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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22

The casualties of the Crown forces were not officially announced at the time this despatch was written, but it was known that Sergeant Walsh of the Royal Irish Constabulary was shot and killed from ambush while leading endorsements to MulHna- hone.
 Sir Neville Macready commander of the military forces, is combing the Tfpperary mountains in an effort to disarm all Sim Feiners in that iso- lated community. The mountain re- zion of Tipperary might be compared with the "wilds'' of West Cirgfnia, Kentucky and Tennessee. The Re- publican bands operating In that re- zion have secret bases of supply and headquarters in the mountain fast neSseS known only to themselves. AS they have been lifelong residents of the district thy know evry nook and corner of the mountains it is easy for them to ambush detachments of soldiers or police in the lonly noun tain roads and then disappear sud- denly reappearing in some distant par. of the country to renew their at tacks.
 tween the soldiers and Sim F'e1ners in Tipperary county on Monday ana Tuesday ragged over an "elght mile front" The Republicans were well supplied with arms and ammunition and tn eroar of battle sounded for many hours.
 Three times word was sent to po- lice and troup barracks for reinforce ments. One detachment was rushed to the scene in motor trucks rom Kilkenny, 30 miles away Finally the Republicans were defeated by these superior numbers. The living fled, leaving numbers of dead and wounded behind.
 More than 30 Sim Feiners have been killed since the proclamation of martial law, according to an official estimate.
 One man was killed and several wounded during raid on the post office at Cork. While the raiders were emptying the funds into bags, two Black and Tan cadets appeared on the scene and opened fire. The raid- CTS returned the fire. One of the rob bers was shot to death and one of the cadets and several civilian by islanders were wounded.
 It is reported that General Tudor, commander of the auxiliary police, has been granted indefinite leave of absence, as a result of his attitude on police reprisa1s.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
H0zreon W0naan Says Mnp
 Sue SZeU Left 4 WIZy

falling into the hands of some petty officer who might seek to arrest her for the pompous glory he would achieve thereby.
 The legal conflict into which she had been plunged as a result of the fatal shooting Nov. 21. of Jake l.. Ham will not be completed when the jury that will try the woman on a charge of homicide returns it's yer dict. There is another element in the situation which may bring months or even years of battling in the courts. This clement Clara Smith Hamon specifics as the missing wiH-'
 When the estate of the oil n1agpate and politician was adjusted in Okla- homa and Texas recently, it was ar- nounced that Mir. Bamon had Gied without leaving a will. But hear what Clara Smith Hanon said to ne:
 There was positively a will believe it still exists. I am trying to convince myself positively that it is going to be found"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
WESTPORT RAID
 NETS QUARTET

Prohibition enforcement agents who have been working in Westport for the past few days last night ar rested Salvatore Angeri, 45 Sands street, Portland, Conn.,. and William Moss of 51o East 137th Street, New York city, in a Scripps-Booth car with five gallons of alcohol and two quarts of Hennessey brandy, hidden in the back. The men claimed they did not know the liquor was in the car.
 They also took a Buick coupe in which were Irving S. Spamino, of 43S Commerce street. Boston, and Frank Saraceno, of 69 Court street, Mid dletown. with 40 quarts of alcohol The men and cars were taken to Stamford and the four men held in $500 bonds to appear before the charge of transporting 1iouor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22

The vigorous health and activity Of the couple and the presence of so many of their descendants brought congratulations from those who as- sembled at 5S5 and 5S7 Park street, the residence of two of their sons, ably two absent guests were as close to the hearts of the ce1ebrants as any of those present, Mrs. Clark P. Lane, Jr., and her little daughter, Nancy s. who was born Sunday. It was hard for an observer to decide whether. the distinction Of celebrating their gold en wedding was more appreciated by the venerable grandparents than the coming of the little granddaughter.
 Yesterdays reception was held in the upper apartment on Park street occupied by MT. Lanes son, Charles, and his family. A full course turkey dinner was served the guests down stairs in the apartment of MT and Mrs. Roland Lane. The arrange ments for the dinner and the decora- ton of both apartments were 1>y Mrs Hugh F. Lane.
 Included in the decorations were sprigs of oranges sent for the occa- sion by Albert Lane. brother of Mr. Lane, from Orange City, Fla.
 Yesterday, in addition to being the fiftieth anniversary of the wedding Of MT. and Mrs. Lane, was also Mir Lanes seventy-eighth birthday, and the fifty-second birthday of a brother of MT. Lane.
 So fas as known. only three of tht
 guests at the wedding of 50 years ago, survive. One of tn csc is Mrs. Fred Lane, niece of Mrs. Clark F. lsLane, Sr.. who married a nephew of MT. Lane- She was five years old at
 the time of her aunt's wedding. (Continued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
N0RuALK CRIME:
 WAVE GROWING

South Norwalk, Dec. 22-James Toner staggered into police head quarters at an early hour this morn ing and reported that three co1ored men had held him up, taking s35, a gold watch and a diamond stickpin from him. Asked why he did not have more money he replied that he had been Christmas shopping. Then, he says, the three men assaulted him.
 Peter Olsen also reported that he had been held up and relieved Of $1.34 by two men directly in front of the central fire station. This is the sixth holdup reported in the last week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
FOUR DIE IN
 POWDER BLAST.

Scranton, Pa. Dec. 22-Four men were killed and two injured in an explosion today in the pressing and packing mill of the DuPont Powder Company at BeHn village, near Moosic, seven miles from here. The property damage amounted to about $1O,G00.
 The dead are: Samuel Boam,- Ed ward Groome, Calvin Shotweu and Herbert Rawdin all of Moosic.
 The force of the explosion was felt all over the Lackawanna valley. The plant is engaged in handling com mercia1 powder. largely for the an thracite mining industry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
Coughing Fit Caused Death,
 Says Fischer

After fully Investigating the death of Thomas Davcy of 165 Beecnniont avenue, of the firm of DaVey Bros'' Inc. whose body was discovered un" der the Oak Grove Dancing paVll1oD at Walnut Beach, Medical Examiner Fischer of Milford today stated tha natural causes had brought about the grocer'S demise.
 Dr. Fischer said that he was as- cured that Afr. Davey had not met with foul play, and in view of this fact he will no recommend that an investigation be conducted by Coroner lieved that MT. Davey fell in a state of collapse from the pier, and that exposure has-ned his end.
 He was subject to an acute cough which often exhausted him, and the theory was advanced today that he had undergone another of these spells which sent him reeling to the beach, Only a small amount of water was found in his lungs, after fishermen had come across the body underneath the pavilion.
 MT. Davey was on q. tour of inspec- tion at the time of his disappea It was his custom to make the rounds of his stores, and he was always greatly interested in the Walnut
 Milford police substantiated the statements of pr. Fischer in disprov- ing the foul play rumor There was only $1.50 in cash in the mans pock- ct when the body was discovered, but there was no evidence of his having been held up and robbed.
 MT. Davey is survived by his widow, Jennie mic Boey Daveys eight sh, Michael, Frank and Joseph, all of this city, Bartholomew of Australia and John ,T Ireland; and two sisters, Miss Mary Davey and Miss Anna Davey.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at S:3O o'clock from the home. Services will be conducted at g o'clock irf St. Patrick'S church, and burial will follow in St Michaers S cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
LIoyd-George Says America
 Blocks Peace

London, Dec. 22 - Premier Lloyd George today virtually served notice upon the world that no progress can be made toWaros universal disarmament until the limited States becomes a mem- Der of a League of Nations.
 "No League of Nations could be complete until the great re- public in the West is included In it.'' said Premier Lloyd George.
 eve look forward hopefully to the entrance of the Umted States in the league"
 The Premier sounded warning that, unless the race in afma- ments is arrested, another WAT may follow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
POLICE WILL SH00TT0 KILL

Do Your Christmas Shopping Early the slogan everywhere half sury and they always fair. But delay till aer will find congestion and the clerks try for they have If football payng
 isn't half bad football stand delaying for with them, rough works fad They their Christmas rushing stopping. ampng folk while for dad Soldiers hardshps to crushing and the and rushing, but it's place for the gushing little maiden. bware Girls who have baux squeeze later the Some can't please em-ordnary
 g If ge ohuggg while her pockebook uggng and her packages she's uggng, let blame
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
By SAM BLAIR. (Staff Correspondent Universal Serv
 ice and Chicago Herald and

EXamincr.)
 Copyright 1920, by Universal Service) Copyright 1920. by Chicago Herald
 EIXa nliner.)
 Fl Paso. Tex, Dec. 21-Within 24 hours Clara Smith Hamon will be in friendly hands the United States. She will go back to the town from which she fed after her farewell with the dying Jake l.. Hamon. Republi can National committeeman from Oklahoma, in the Ardnlore hospi al. I'm going back gladly" she said. as I interviewed her in Mexico. q have nothing to fear, where is there a jury that would find me guilty af- ter I hd told it the story I have told you ?''
 >@ There have been completed. I be lieve, the arrangements which sf1, requested. She asked that some method be devised to keep her from
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
Miss MacSlUiney WiU
 Appear in Bridgeport

At we'll attended meeting of the Ms cSwiney Council, American As- sociation for the Recognition of the Irish Republic held at Verona Hall, last night, State Organizer Simon Crehan reported that arrangem ents had been made for mass meetings in Bridgeport, New Haven and Hart ford, to be addressed by Miss Mac Swiney, sister of the late Mayor of Cork, and possibly by Mrs. Muriel MacSwiney. The Bridgeport date is to be selected later. The New Haven meeting will be held on December 2s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
DIVORCED WIFE
 PAYS HIS FINE

A fine of s25 and costs imposed upon Bronislaw Filianovich, of 1929 eanbroke street. by the City Court, this morning, was paid by the mans divorced wife, who, apparently. has not lost all interest in her former husband.
 Bronislaw, with his brother. Joseph was arrested Saturday night on charges of mutual assault, after the men had beaten each other up in a fight Joseph is alleged to have smashed a chair over his brothers head and Bronislaw retaliated by using knife. Joseph was also fined s25 and costs for his share in the rumpus.
 Police records show that Bronislaw has been convicted six times by the City Court, while Joseph has a total of eight arrests for various offenses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22

and the Hartford meeting on Dec. 29.
 The council voted to attend the New Haven meeting in a body and will be accompanied by the Irish war pipers of New York. A special meeting of the council will be held Sunday, to make final arrangements. Resolutions were adopted last night condemning the burning of Cork and other Irish cities. copies of which were forwarded to the state and na- donal legislatures. A total of 325 ap- plications for membership were re- ceived.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
HUNDREDS KILLED
 IN TRAIN CRASH

London, Dec. PA Central News despatch from Helsingfors, Finland, under Tuesdays date says that sev- eral hundred persons were killed or injured in railway accident near Petrograd. The accident was due, it is stated, to overcrowding of a train but details are lacking, the despatch adds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
Bowery Helps Fund

New York, Dec. 23-Rec:pients of charity at the Bowery Mission, the East Side mother" to thousands buffeted by diversity, today proved that one touch of misfortune makes the whole world kin.
 The inmates of the institution after being told of the plight of millions of children in Europe this Christmas voted unanimously to adopt five 'in- each and donating the money to the European Relief Council. Herbert Hoover, director of the council per- sonally made out the certificates of adoption.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22

About 300 arrests were made dur ing the night and early today in a series of raids in cabaretts, dance halls and all night restaurants. Fifty seven men were arrested in a raid on a restaurant in East Houston street by 20 detectives. Following this raid Police Inspector William \. Coleman led a raid on another res taurant in Broome street, where 24 additional prisoners were taken.
 The police a1lege that gambling es- tablishments were maintained in con- nection with both restaurants.
 TO HOLD UP PARDONS
 Trenton. \. J., Dec. 22-Because of the unusual number of crimes throughout the country" the court of pardons today passed a resolution not to give pardons or paroles before eN- giration of minimum sentences for murder, robbery, burglary and like of lenses. Exceptions would be made only where unusual circumstances merit a favora ble recon mendation, it was said. Only 7S prison and eight penitentiary paroles were recom- mended out of 446 applications for clemency.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
TRUCK DRIVER ESCAPES.

Stamford, Dec. e2.-Phi1ip Raich- enback of New York, driving a Ward Baking Co. truck, told the local po- lice today that he was held up by two men with revo1vers while coming along the post road near NorwalIz last night. He continued and the zen did not use the guns.
 Francis McEelroy, Is, of 35 Brown avenue, found u=-onscfGus in EridSe street last night, told the police that he had been accosted by three men III the way to a church, grabbed him and forced him into the machine. He claimed that they forced him 10 drink from a, bottle and after ralieN- the road. The police are suspicious of the story, but are investigating.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22

This gentleman is in a calling
 which is perhaps the most an-
 cient, which has engaged the in telligence of man. He is noted
 for his e1oquence, and he was
 heard by thousands of the men
 and women of Bridgeport during
 the war. Who is he
 Your identification must be in writing.
 It must be brought or mailed to The Times Office.
 The person making the first iden- tification under the rules will be paid S1.OO.
 NO TROUBLE WITH WATKINS
 The identifiers had no trouble with the profile of George B. Watkins dealer in art objects and talking ma chimes, at 1O91 Broad str. Miss M Jamison was first at 2:40 yesterday afternoon. She lives at 43 Fremont Street Other correct identifications were made. as follows: M. J. O'Reilly 53~Janes street; John H. Corso, 1607 Main, street; F. H. -Downes, 1889 Noble avenue; Charles Sivec, 668 Lafayette street; Tony Chrisollo. 55 High street Julia A. Moran, 255 Hawley avenue; Mat Fnrnil1n- A Cannon xtraat
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
Xmas Neus
BURGLAR soFT-HEARTI

Chicago. Dec. 22-A Christmas burglar with a heart' needed the pleas of Ruth Mailey, aged 10, not to take her Christmas presents, when she found him in her home yesterday on her return from school for lunch
 The burglar was eating her lunch, which had been left by her mother before going down town shopping. He took her to the parlor and play ed little jingleS and Christmas songs on the piano for her.
 When she told hirp she would have to return to school he said:
 ''Te11 your mother I'll return some day and steal everything in the house." but he left without taking anything.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
DU bLIN CITY HALL SEIZED
 BY ENGLISH
Heavy Casualties Mark Savage Guerilla Warfare Tip perary-Thwart Attempt to Raid Cork
 Post Office

hana muncip build today.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
Holiday Dinner Less

Chicago, Dec. 22-Decreasing liv- ing costs have knocked approximately IS per cent off the cost of this year. S Christmas dinner. according to figures announced today by Russell J. Poo ,, secretary of the city council commit tee on High Cost of Living Last year .a dinner for five persons cost $9.94. The same dinner will cost SS.62 this year, he said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
LANES CELEBRATE
 GOLDEN WEDDING
Many Gather to Honor Well Known East Side Couple Four Generations Represented at
 Banquet
Banquet

of of of Street tu wh acce these
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
WILSON GOES SHOPPING.

Washington, Dec. 22-Presid ent Wilson went window shopping on F street yesterday, viewing the Christ mas crowds and the brightly decor ated shops from an open automobile. Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson the Presi- dent was driven slowly down the side of the street which is the main artery of the capitals shopping district and back up the other. few in the hurry ing crowd of shoppers recognizing the chief executive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
WEATHER

New Haven, Dec. 22 Weather forecast from 8 D. m. Wednesday, to s D. m. Thursday, follows:
 For Bridgeport and vicinity: Rain tonight and Thursday; somewhat warmer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
300 Arrests Mude in N. Y.
 Vice BCu ttIe

York, Dec. 22"Shoot to ki' the stern order given to 20 police sharpshooers who parong the city to- hghwaymen and other desperadoes.
 Racing carry the sharpshooters that they overhaul bandits who attempted to in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
MARKET IRREGULAR.

New York. Dec. 22-Irregularity marked initial prices on the Stock Exchange today with a. majority of changes being to higher figures.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-22
SKATING AT SEASIDE.

Under the supervision of the Board of Recreation the lower portion of Seaside park has been flooded and the announcement has been made that the skating is excellent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-29
W4TTSFIELD

Miss Clara Spanlding was in Mont
pelier Thursday.
When Capt. d. I. Foster died recent
ly in Bloomington, H., one of the most
picturesque and heroic figures of the
Civil war went out. He was born in
Waitsfield, July %, lS4l, where he lived
at the beginning of the Civil war. He
married Lovila Walton of Waitsfeld
Capt. Foster was mayor of Blooming
ton four times and a man greatly be-
loved.
Mrs. Pierce, who has been with Mrs.
McAllister for some time, has left for
her home.
Dorie kneeland was visitor in
Barre Thursday.
Mrs Harvey McAlister. who has
been in the Fanny Allen hospital for
treatment, was operated upon Wednes-
day and is now resting comfortably.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Campbell, en-
route to Florida, are visiting friends
in Waitsfield and Warren.
The chicken pie supper held at the
Congregational church Wednesday eve
ming was success, both financially
and socially. In spite OF the rain, PEG
pie came from Barre, Montpelier, Mid
dlesex, Waterbury and Moretown, as
well as number from Fayston. As
near as the treasurer could estimate, !
there were present about 300 and the
receipts from the supper were Sl20
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-29
WHLI4MSTOWN

The board of civil authority will
meet at the town clerks Office Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock, also Saturday
afternoon at and 1880 O'Clock for the
purpose of revising the checklist and
placing any names thereon that are
eligible to vote. G. f. McAllister, town
clerk
II. w. Adams of Hardwick has re-
Gently called ON friends in town.
Miss Irene Benevides. who has been
seriously i'll with pneumonia, is i'm.
proving and the nurse has been dis
missed.
Remember the exhibition and fair at
the assembly room of the village school
this friday afternoon evening.
Mrs. Diantha Sanders remains in a
serious condition at the home of her
son, Perley Sanders. She is able to
take but little nourshment and her
heart is affected. Her many friends
are anxiously awaiting news of her
improvement.
Congregational Church-Pastor, Rev.
c. Il. Walsh. Services Sunday at
l0:45; topic, 1.-THE Church and the Rad
ical Spirit of This Age" This is the
second sermon on this subject. Sun
day school at IL m. Evening service
at 7:3o. Topic, "The VIII to Con-
quer." Tuesday evening at 7:30, Chris
tian Endeavor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-29
NORTH F4YSTON

Garlic Nelson il the owner Of new
Ford automobile.
The work of grading and sowing of
grass seed was finished last Saturday
in front of the cemetery
Mr. and Mrs. L. s. Wilcox, son and
daughter. Richard and Miss Beth. Of
Brookfeld visited at the home of Mr..
and Mrs G. j. Nelson Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. Ithamer Sweet and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harley Sweet and daughter, AIDE
laide, of johnson were also visitors at
the home of MIR. and Mrs. Nelson sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Ingalls, and
Mr. and Mrs. Fielders and daughter OF
Randolph were visitors in town Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. c. ] Nelson and Mrs.
q. C. Grandheld were in Montpelier on
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fl. Nelson Of Moretown
were in town Sunday.
Charles Wheeler WAS in Moretown
Monday.
Mrs. Everett Ballou visited a few
days last week in Barre and st. Johns
bury returning home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W p. Redmond and
Miss Eliza Marsh Of Enosburg retunned
to their homes Sunday, after two
weeks visit at the home of Mr., and
Mrs. J. p Boyce. Mr.. Redmond came
for them in his auto
j. b. Eldredge and Miss Nora Grit
fin of Waterbury were in town Sun
day.
L. r. Nelson was in Wsitsfield Mon
day on business.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-29
EAST CORINTH

Mr. and Mrs Fred Jones Of East
Ware, n. H., with their daughter,
Elizabeth, have been visiting Mrs.
Jones brothers, Nathan Karl and
Ralph Carter, for a few DAYS this
week.
Alva Corliss. former resident here,
has been visiting at f. b. Corliss
A letter from Mrs Fenno Gendrot
states that her brother. Charles Blake,
il in very poor health
Several from this place attended
"Freckles7 at Fairlee Monday evening
and were much pleased with it.
A large number attended the Van
Ness auction Monday. A large amount
of personal property was sold We are
sorry to have them leave is. but wish
them the best Of success in their new
home
The woman's missionary union sale
and supper has passed into history,
and history that makes pleasant read
ing for our little community The to-
tai amount taken in was about S265.
with net proceeds of $3.50 or better;
supper hAhAlts IL iVt olAi WpdaEA luiNS
sure do know how to make chicken
pie. If you don't believe it, come your
self next year. There were two doc
tors and two nndertakers present, but
so far as known, none of them got
job out of it. Home made candy
brought in SAC. The other booths did
well, and almost entirely sold ont.
We thank the fifty Bradford people
who came, also those from other places
and hope they will come again.
No one has reported picking raspber.
ries for canning in great quantities here
lately, but there Is pumpkin vine
that has had blossoms on it As fresh !
as in the good old summer all this
so far, with green leaves grow
ing on the river bank near the Jewell |
bridge.