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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-28
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LUMBER PRICES
TAKE BIG SLUMP

Fortworth, Tex, May 27.-
Lumber prices dropped from SIS
ITO 81 a 1000 feet here during the
last few days, according to
statements today of local deal
ers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-28
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PREsBYTERIANS QUIT
lNTER-cHURCH MOVE

Philadelphia, May 27.-The as
sembly of t h e Presbyterian
churchs in the United States to-
day unanimously voted to termi-
nate its relations with the inter-
church world movement.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-28

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-28

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
PUT WHISKEY IN NURSING
 BOTTLES

"Moonshine'' liquor has been found hidden away in strange places, but Bridgeport police discovered a new trick last night when they found a. quantity of whiskey neatly packed In nursing bottles in the home of Car men Greece, 62 Lexington avenue. Greece was arrested charged with violating the liquor laws. and was
 fined $50 when arraigned before Judge Frederic A. Bartlett, in the City court today.
 Harold T. Charters of 245 Wells street used a garage at Grand street and Housato tonic avenue as a store house for the forbidden stuff, but ran afoul of the law when policemen ra1ded his place last night. He also paid q fine of $50.
 Arraigned for selling liquor with out a license, Steve Morek of So5 Os- borne street wanted to waive trial. Steve insisted on paying 8 fine with out making n plea. but his ease was nolled upon the conclusion Of e short hearing. Similar charges against Mike Puky, of gil Sprauce street were also nolled by Judge Bartlett, Arrested last night on charges of having whiskey in their possession. Fred Harrington of 451 Sti1lman street and Hugh Ford, of 631 Brooks street, were turned over to the red eral authorities today ty the local po- lice, Five cases of whiskey are said to have been seized in Harrington store.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
WOUNDED MAN
 IN BAD SHAPE

Several persons were grilled by the police this morning in an effort to establish the identity of the man who shot and dangerously wounded A. Clarence Johnson. colored, of 351 ,Peauonnock street, during brawl in a dance hall at 664 Main street. Sat urday night. No arrests had been made at noon.
 The shooting followed a runpus in which two Portugese were elected from the hall after other dancers had complained of their. actions. Two suspects who were arrested by the police could not be identified by the wounded man.
 At St. Vincents hospital today was said that Johnson is in very seri- ous condition with a bullet wound in one kidney. An operation has been performed on the injured man, but 1t is doubtful whether his life can be saved. sas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
TO ROUND UP ALL DRAFT
 DODGERS

Washington, Dec. 27-Draft de- serters whose fears have been lulled to rest by more than two years of se- curity from prosecution are about to receive an unpleasant surprise for the names of 17s,911 of them are short- ly to ba published In the Home town " sections as a preliminary step to bringing them to g. speedy trial. the War Department announced to- day. newspa pers is expected to aid rnategt- ally In experimenting offenders, as 1t Is believed that most persons knowing the whereabouts of a draft deserter will be only too willing to volunteer the information, Much aid is alse American Legion which has consist entity urged the department to take action against draft deInauents,
 The greatest care will be exercised in making up the list of deserters, lest the names of innocent men be Already 151,s5 men have been found to have been improperly reported as deserters by State Ad5utant General and local Draft Boards, These CT TOTS were rectifed by the AdJutant Generals Departm eIt, which has just completed examination of the records of 4ss,o03 registrants reported as de- serters
 The lists are carefully checked against the records of men who serv- ed in the army, navy and marine corps during the war, in order to eliminate the names of men who actually rem dered service but overlooked the for ma1ity of notifying the local Draft Boards,
 The Department announcement defines f3wilful draft deserters'' as men who registered under the provis-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
City Slipping
 On Its First Coat of Snow
Autos and Pedestrians Find It Rough Going As
 Rain Falls

Santa Claus eased himself out of Bridgeport just ahead of the first real winter weather of the season. Snow drifted lazily down until the turning the snow to rain.~ The morn ing found host of small boys chas- ing about with snow shovels '1ookin' for a, job" Many of them found one
 At one o'clock this morning the Connecticut company ordered out the snow sweepers. When the hour came for the first cars to leave the barns the tracks were in excellent - condi- traffic operating normally and with traffic very materially increased.
 The Street Cleaning department had every available man and team on the job early cleaning the down town street intersections to prevent clogging of sewers and flooding of sidewalks and basements.
 Wire Chief William Carroll of the company reported all clear. A few phones were reported out of order, by their total was negligible.
 Pedestrians who had neglected to swarmed early to the shoe stores and all were doing a land office business during the morning hours.
 The weather man promises warmer eumulation of slush now cucumber ing the pavements and streets and hasrnade autoing a real business in stead of a pleasure.
 During the day, however, the ac- emulation of s1eet on the trees did quite a bit of damage to them, some streets being filtered with small branches which gave way under the weight of ice. It looked like a real tFsi1ver thaw'' for a while.
 A heavy rain which came down at intervals this morning contributed It's share to the general trouble encoun- tered by railroad and trolley lines. At noon there was no indication that the storm would break away today.
 Snow shovels were taken out of the attic early this morning, but many travellers had to make the best of the snow and ice for the most part. All local property owners have 24 Continued on Page Four.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
Heart Trouble Brings End To
 Judge Curtis 
Stratford Captain Passes Away As Result of War
 Exertions

After an illness extending over period of about six months, Judge Howard w. Curtis succumbed last evening at his residence, Paradise Green, Stratford. He had been suf- fering with a heart condition that had induced two shocks. Early last night the third shock came upon him resulting in his death but a short time after, in the 31st year of his age.
 Judge Curtis died indirectly as the result of his whole-hearted work in Plattsburg and later as 8 captain at been strong, but in his desire to make good'' a this country's first call, it is believed that he often over taxed himself.
 Judge Curtis was one of the best known and highly esteemed young men in Stratford. He was the son of Justice and Mrs. Howard J. Cur tis. who survive him, together with his widow a brother Jack, who recently graduated from West Point and a sis ter Vio1etta.
 In 1908 Judge Curtis graduated from the Bridgeport High school and went to Yale. He finished his acade- mic course in 1912 and in 1915 ob- tained his degree from the Law school. He was an honor man at the Law school and during his academic course was a member Of Zeta Psi, and of Corby Court while at the Law school.
 Judge Curtis enlisted at the first officers training camp at P1attsburg In May. 1917, and in August was commissioned captain. He was then sent to Camp Devens where he was pany, 9o4th Infantry. Later when the other officers went across he was transferred to the Depot Brigade
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
SAYS HE DIDN'T
 SHOOT AT HOST

Claiming that he did not fire Il re- volver at John Cordozze, of 246 Ce- dar street. but that the weapon went off when he hurled 1t to the side-alk. Patrick Cox, of Eagle street pleaded not guilty to 0 charge of assault, when arraigned in the City court to- day. Cox was arrested early yester- day morning upon the complaint of Cordozze who alleged that three shots had been fired at him by Cox.
 Cox told Judge Frederic A. Bart lett that he attended a party at Cor dozze's home Saturday night, and be- came intoxicated. An overcoat was given to him and he was put out of the house. Cox claims that Cordozze assisted him in making his exit by striking him with a pair Of brass knuckles and attempting to cut him with a knife.
 After he had been elected. Cox found revolver in the pocket of the overcoat. He pulled the trigger sev- eraI times, but the gun refused to shoot He then threw 1t to the side walk and one chamber exploded.
 Cordozze informed the police that Cox fired at him three times. Three empty shells were found in the cham Der of the revolver when it was seized by policemen who broke up the disturbance.
 The case was continued until tomor- row, in order that John Cox. Pat rick's brother, may be summoned. John is thought to have some knowl- edge of the affair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
BIG SUM FOR
 HOOVER FUND

The largest recent donation of the Hoover Fund was received today by Howard Speer from the Daughters Of the American Revolution, The amount was s42e. Another eentri- button was received from the ehil- dren of Olivet Congregational church Sunday school. The amount received yesterday was s1s.34 but because one fthe members of the school has vol unteered to duplicate any sum up to s25, another collection will be taken up on next Sunday to make the first amount $25 So that the donation may be $50,
 Theer is still room for a few more guests at the Hoover dinner to be given tomorrow night at o'clock at the Hotel Taft, New Haven. at which Hoover will be the guest Of honor. After the banquet there will be a mass meeting at Woelsey hall.
 All the principal stores in New ffa- Ven will close at 5:36 to enable the employees to attend the outdoor meet ing on the Green. The bands will play at the meeting. Mayor David Fitzgerald will be the principal speaker.
 Those wishing ta attend the dinner and the exercises may join the Bridgeport delegation by getting into communication with Howard Speer at the HlnckS Broth CTS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
Hundreds Pay Final Honors
 To Geo. Kelly
Fraternal Men Form Aisle at Funeral of Business
 Man

Notwithstanding the inc1emency of the weather, St. Patrick's church in North avenue was filled this fore noon during the obsequies for the late George T. Kelly prominent in business and fraternal circles for more than 40 years. Preceding the services, del- egations from the Knights of Co1um- bus, Catholic Benevolent Legion, For citation, Holy Name society and the Emmett club formed an aisle from the home. through which the body was borne. The relatives followed, after which the members of the fra ternities closed in and escorted the body to the church.
 As the remains passed down the center aisle to the altar, the church choir rendered s"Thy Will Be Done.' .'' The delegation from Philip Sheridan Assembly. Fourth Degree. K. of C., had the position of honor to the left of the cassSet. Immedia tely after them came the honorary pa1lbearers who were: William J. Muiligan, one of the national directors of the K. os C.; John Callahan of Hartford, state deputy; John Phillips of Hartford state secretary; pr. Corbitt of New Haven. district deputy; P. J. Gerrity of Derby, district deputy, and Law renee Casey of Windsor Locks. Tho active. palIbearers. all Fourth Degree members, were Patrick Nc Gee, Edward J. Gilligan, James Col gan, John J. FitzG Gera1d, Conno1 Haugh and Archie Leverty.
 The floral display was profuse and beautiful. It included many large set pieces from the fraternities.
 The solemn requiem mass was sung by the rector of St. patFick's, Rev Father Lynch, with Rev. James B Nihil1, P. R., as deacon: Rev. P. J. Nc Givney, national chaplain of the K of C., as sub-deacon and Rev. Johr Kennedy of Bethel master of cere- monies. Within the chancel were Rev. William Kennedy of Norwich and Fathers Gloster of St. Charles and Keane of St. Patrick's.
 During the offertory Joseph Weller rendered "Ave Maria" and at the close of mass, he sang "Beautiful Land Or High" As the body was taken from the church the choir sang ''Neare1 My God To Thee"
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
POLICE PROBE
 $1.5O HOLDUP

Police today are Investigating the story of Samuel Bo11odod. of 2s0 East Houston street. New York city. who reported that he had been held up and robbed of $1.5o by an unidenu- fled man in Water street between Wall street and Fairfield avenue last night,
 When the New Yorker first repont- ed the alleged holdup to the police man on the beat. he said that he had s900 in his pocket. He changed his story at police headquarters however. claiming that he had only S11a. This amount was found in his pockets.
 Boi1odod said that he had been visiting some friends in the East Side last nigh t. and was on his way to the Atlantic hotel when he was held up. He told the police that the rob Der pushed a revolver against his head and relieved him of s1.50. He said that he struck the hoidup man and the fellow ran off. Bollodod had been drinking.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
CAR UPSETS AS IT
 HITS SILENT COP

The Stratferd police patrol ana yesterday afternoon when a. touring car driven by Steve Yahas, of 8S1 Stratford avenue crashed into he silent policeman in front of the Trust company building and overturned. Yahas and two men who were with him in the car at the time were thrown from the machine, but escaped serious injury. Traffic was blocked for some time by passing autoists and pedestrians who stopped to look at the peculiar accident. Yahas was arraigned in the Stratford Town court today, charged with reck less driving, and the case was nolled upon the payment of costs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
Father Duggan Dlakes
 Fine Record As PnstOy"

Parishioners of Blessed Sacrament church today are rejoicing over the news that R~. Jeremiah J. Buggan, pastor of the Church. of the Assunap- tion,- Westpert, has been appointed to the pastorate of the local church. The position was left vacant by the death of Rev. Terrence B. Smith.
 Tn speaking of the appointment, Father Duggan today said: 'It was here in Westport for I have a desir- able parish. The people are fine and
 my church property is wonderful. It is proba.bly the best of the smaller parishes in the state. 1 am very con tented in Westport and would like to remain here always Although feel very sorry to leave, [ feel it a great honor to be appointed to such
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
HOOCH GETS
 BETTER OF ADAM

The Old Adam in Adam Rincevitch who lives at 26 West avenue got the best of Adam, this morning and he started put to be real rough. He wis tied a friend at 52s Myrtle avenue who had accum uiated a goedly supply of wild COWS milk and they started in to make the holiday season worth while: All went merry as a maria ge bell until the milk began to work and Adam still dec1arss that it was a kicking COW that gave the milk for he fell down Stairs-only a couple of fHghts-but it gave Dr. B. J. Coy1e an excuse to put five stitches in Adams s scalp to hold it together
 He refused te go to hospital and after being sewed up went back up- stairs to continue the mornings en- tertaiRment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
Trouble Due for Hnrding,
 Predicts French Seeress

Paris Dec 27-Preside t-elect Harding of tho United States, is go ing to encounter great difficulties in applying his policies, according to Madam TeIenne. foremost prophet Of Europe, whose predictions for 1881, !, were made public today: Sine said that. according to the stars, Mr. Hard ing Is going to find his authority eb- structed at times, Madame Helene succeeded Madame Thebes as the best known woman astrologer in Europe. Her prophecies for the ensuing year are always a big feature of the New Years season,
 Tho 1921 forecast, in part, fol- lows:
 "The situation of Mercury which governs the United States, is in ep- position to the Moon and Makes it necessary to prepare for difficulties
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
SCHOOL BONDS
 HEARING WILL
 ATTRACT MANY

There will be q large number of cit izens present at the meeting of the Ways and Means committee of the Common Council tonight when the h caring is held on the petition Of the Board of Education to have the Leg islature allow the issuance of bonds to the amount of s2,7o0,o66 for the purpose of acquiring sites and build ing new school houses required to handle the increasing number of school children of the city
 The only objection expected is from those who do not like to see the debt limit of the city raised above the five per cent. limit fixed by the City Char ter
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27

splendid charge as the Blessed Sac rament church.
 s'When I arrived at Westport there was a debt of $13.oe6. and although I have made numerous repairs add1- tions and Improvement l have sue- ceeded ia paying off the debt So l feel that my work here has not been in vain. I pray enly that Hay success in my new parish may be as great" !" to have him go. They appreciate greatly the fine work he has accom- pIished and though the Bishops call must be needed. they regret it and can only wish the pastor every s1te- cess in his new charge.
 Father, <Duggan is a native Of Ire- land. He began his religious e6uca- tfon with the Holy Ghost Fathers at
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27

from other nations These difficulties probably will be occasioned by cer tain clauses of the peace treaty. Both political and labor trouoles will oc- cuE. new danger can be foreseen fGr President Wilson,
 Madame Teieme predicts reveiu- tion in Italy towards the end Of the year which may result in the creation of an Italian republic.
 The seereSS warns the kings of Bel gium and Spain, President Ebert t>f Germany, and "a high parsonage of Russia against aSSa ssination and "personal dangers
 Madame Helene predicted that cha geS will occur in Russia resulting in Russia, gaining alliance with sew erai other powers
 Wars are forecast in the far Hast and earthquakes in the Balkans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
THREE HOLDUPS
 STIR NEW YORK

New York, Dec 27-Three rob- berries under the famous Bridge of Sighs'' connecting the Tombs with tho Criminal Courts Building, were tho first entries of the day on New York.s crime record.
 William l.. Trafford. a, deputy court clerk, reported that Friday night two men hiding in the shadow of the bridge had taken his watch and $13.-
 Probation Officer James Russell re- ported that the same night two men released on probation had been rob bed of $40 and SIS respectively as soon as they had left the shelter of the criminal courts building.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
IRISH TO HEAR
 MARTYRS SISTER

ell, 4. A. R. I. R.. held last evening. final arrangem ents were completed to attend the mass meeting to be held in New Haven on Tuesday evening at which Miss Mary MacSwiney. sister of the late Lord Mayor of Cork, will be the principal speaker. The mem bers of ti1e council will meet at 1s9 State street at 6:3o and will take the T:36 train. The Irish War Pipers band of New York is expected to ac- company the delegation. The public is invited to attend
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
BULL DING WAR LOOMS LARGE
Council To Ask
 Commission Vote

The Common Council will un- doubtedly select a Legislative committee at their next meeting on Jan. and resolution will be introduced asking the Legis- Iature to pass an act to allow a referendum to be taken on the proposition to change the present city government of Bridgeport to the City Manager form of Com mission government.
 If the Legislature passes the enabling act there will be a spc- cial election held at some time designated in the act.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
Ho1O Boys Got h
 On Pig Tail Day

Tine old Bridgeport Farmer, now the Bridgeport Times, claims the honor of inaugurating a Pig Tail Day for the boys at the High school. Pig-TaiI Day for the girls was started about 20 years ago but the boys had no part in the celebration. Miss Marion Doyle, at one time eIn- ployed on the Bridgeport Farmer, took pity on the boys and started a movement for their admittance to the affair, and so gained the admiration of all the male mem- berS of the school.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
Oh, Lady! Lady!

Norwak, Dec. 27-Mrs. Eliza beth Skidd Crowley was sent enced to four months in jail for assaulting an officer, fined S25 for resistance and $7 for intoxi- cation in the police court today. Mrs. Crowley gave Policeman Smith a bad half-hour, wien he attempted to take her into cus- tody at the saloon of Louis Apicelli, where she started trou- ble when refused liquor. The policeman is laid up with bad Iy bitten finger and other dam ages inflicted by the woman, who, the police say, has no previous record
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-27
WEATHER

New Haven, Dec. 27.-Weather forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Rain followed by clearing late to- night; Tuesday fair and colder
 For Connecticut: Rain or snow to- night and somewhat warmer; Tues day cloudy and colder: streng shift ing winds and gales, becoming west erly.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with light rain fol- lowed by fair and colder.