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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
GOVERNMENT
 OF THIS CITY
 DECENTRALIZED
Thomas Lill Asserts the Plan Is Fundamentally Wrong
 and Capitalization Will Cure Our Ills

A municipal corporation N really a cooperative society organized to perform certain services for the in habftants of the municipality which can only be done or done better vidually.
 The kind of service rendered or the sphere of governmental activity is a matter that depends largely upon the wishes of the inhabitants. The main tenance of order and protection to persons and property is the most i'm portant of the services performed by municipal corporations. Education and health are next After these fundamental activities come others such as charity, recreation and like social services, then the economic services such as street building and repair; the provision of sewers side
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
MRS. MAY A. BENEDETTI

The funeral of Mrs. May A. Bene- detti was held this morning at S:3o from the funeral home of M. J. Gan non .415 John street and a half hour later from Sacred Heart church where Rev. pr. Richard Moore cele- brated the mass of requiem Music was rendered during the mass by the church choir.
 The pail bearers were James Dooley. Joseph CoughIin, John Kill Han. Thomas Broderick. Robert Flaw kins and Frank Mayne. Burial was in the family plot in St AichaePs 8 cemetery,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26

An entertainment will be provided and refreshments served.
 About 100 women attended the meting last night Charles Reynolds, secretary of the mems club of the district, addressed the gathering on the plans of the party in the coming campaign.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
keeping Course: Henry Paulikowski, Fairfield, Conn. Underwood Certificates for Speed and Accuracy in
 TypeWriting:

Bertha Bandre. 19s Hansen Ave. Emily Biroschak, 575 Shelton St. garet Collins. APO Pequonnock St. Doris Del Vecchio, 632 Pembroke St., Violet Farley, 1016 State St, Sadie Halpert, 1444 State St., Helen Hen ninger, 447S North Main St. Isabel Knox, 269 Lenox Ave. May MacDon- aid, 136 Wood Ave, Martha Nelson. 37 Fremont St, Marie Piquette. 4150 Main St, Agnes Quinn, S14 Beech mont Ave, Rose Reich, 405 Capitol Ave, Lillian Strtsik, Sandy Hook, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
BOBBY JONES LEADS,

Oakwood Country Club, Cleveland, Aug. 26.-Wfth Bobby Jones, Atlanta amateur, leading by one point and thought to be in a fair way to win his first championship, the final day S play in the western oven golf cham pionship tournament opened this
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
WOaIEN'S DEMOCRATIC
 CLUB MEET

At the regular meeting of the Twelfth District Women's Democratic Club last night arrangeme were made for big meeting on the Sth Of Sept tember, at which time a promi- nent speaker will address the club.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
FIRE DAMAGE s15o.ooo.

Hyanaisport, Mass. Aug. 26-Fire destroved the summer mansion ot Harry T. Dunn of New York. auto mobile manufacturer, early today with loss of about $150.0OO. The family was absent at the time bur the servants were driven out by the flames. The cause of the fire is no L
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26

MARK c. MEAGHER vs. CONSTAN-
 TINE SACHCOVSKY and FANNIE
 SACHCOVSKY.
 State of Connecticut Fairfield County.
 Court of Common Pleas, ss. Bridge
 port, August A, 4. D. 1921
 Upon the complaint of the said Mark c. MeaCher praying, for reasons therein set forth. for a foreclosure of a mort gage, more particularly described In said complaint, and possession of the mort gagged premises, returnable to the Court of Common Pleas in and for Fairfield County. on the first Tuesday of Septem- Der, 1921- It appearing to and being found by. the subscribing authority that Constantine SachcovSlxy and Fannie Sachcovslxy, the said defendants, were formerly of said Bridgeport, but are now absent from this State and gone to parts unknown.
 Therefore Ordered, That notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in The Bridgeport Times, newspaper printed in Bridge port, three times successiveiy. com. menclng on or before the 18th oay Of August, A. D. 1921.
 SIDNEY N LOCKWOOD, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Fairfield County. L26s.
 Advertise In The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
Graduates of the Secretarial
 Course:

Beatrice Blamey. Southport. Conn, Allen<-Cameron, 560 East Main St., Doris K. Del Vecchio, 632 Pembroke St, Violet E. Farley, 1016 State St, Mildred E. F'enton, 230 Smith St., Ruth E. Horton. Westport, Conn.,, Christine M JesseI1, 1051 Ogden St, Gladys L. Kie1y. 451 Poplar St., Flor ence Kraut, 2S1 Seaview avenue, Dor othy MacSheffray, 705 Laurel Ave, Martha G. Neslon, 37 Fremont St, Ruth Emily Nickerson, SIS Norman St, Marie L. Pascal. 635 Broad St, Jennie Pistey, S5 Bell St., Helen Sharkey, 10 Grasmere Ave, Alma Winkler. Shelton. Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
WILL BEAR CLAIMS TONIGHT.

The claims committee will meet in the City Hall at o'clock tonight to hear about 25 different appeals for abatement of interest and taxes, and other routine matters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
GRADUATION
 ANNOUNCEMENTS

It is with pleasure that we an nounce the following graduatfons and awards during the Summer term just com pieted:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
WANTED

A loan of Five Hundred Dollars, secured by real estate to amount of $4.o00. Mortgage if desired. No loan sharks or bankers Back Door Mis- sionaries. Willing to pay per cent. Box G. a~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
TODAY'S WANTS.

BUDA W. U., brand new motor. 3hx5A, at so25. time or cash. Address P. O. Box 4S9. L26tf ANTIQUE AUCTION SALE-A sale Of genuine antiques will be held Tuesday, grounds, Guilford Conn., J. M. Mitchell, Auctioneer. L26Ss 4 LADY driving a fve-passenger sedan will take out parties by hour or day; reasonable rates. Phone Bar. 7Ss4- 6o14 I126ds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26

\ EihE4GIE.S SERVICE
 AT MODERATE COST
 When 1t becomes necessary to summon an undertaken to your home, there are two essentials for you to consider, viz: Service and Price.
 Of course you want to give your departed relatives a good funeral you want the body properly em- med-you want a good casket you want an undertaken who will handle the details in a correct manner-in shcrt, you want the best that is obtainable, but you want the price to be fair. You font want to spend more than is necessary.
 My prices are as low as consist ant with satisfaction.
 My service is the best.
 l.. E. RICHARDS. f4Z6 Main St.. Phone Bar. SO60-3
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-26
Graduates of the Stenographic Course:

Frances Hurley, S19 State St, Va iorie kovas, 251 Sheridan St. Mae Novotny, 993 State St, Josephine E. Vigezzi, Ct Burlington, Mass.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02

me close the door, and then we will
sit down and talk. 1 am never dis
turbed when the door Is shut. Here
is the best place. Yes, Mr.. Severn.
/ was certain curiosity would cause
you to seek me, even II there was
no other motive. did not phone,
so you came here"
II had but two choices-to seek In
formation either through Adolph
Krantz or Sarah waldron. 1 chose
to try Krantz first"
"And you really had no suspicion
I was to be found here?"
None whatever. Why should IT
Not even yet do I know whom l am
speaking with"
'Oh, yes. you do-NIarie Gessler.
revolutionist, messenger to the Chilean
ling. Does not that satisfyT'
Far from it; I believe l am en-
titled to even more"
''Indeed you are. 1 have the honor
of being also private secretary to Mr..
Adolph Krantz. Now. what next?"
well, when he writes you a check
what name does he make it payable
TOT?
LET me see; did you ever know any
one called Tom Longdale?"
did II Why, great Scottl you can
not mean that you are actually Helen
1t is not possible"
"Oh, yes, 1t is; little girls grow up
you know. And now II you will be
very good and quiet 1 am going to
tell you just how 1t ali happened
What led me to become desperate
conspirator, and-well. yes-a famous
detective Are you all ready for my
confession2"
She rested her hand on mine, and
permitted my fingers to close over It,
In a spirit OF frank good fellowship
"Then listen; 1t may make you
shuddsr In some of Its blood -curdline
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02
THE END.)
Alone In the Jungle.

Mrs. Clement. an English woman
who has achieved reputation as a
traveller and explorer says: ITO be
alone even for a minute in the jungle
is alarming, for such is the profound
silence all around that one has a ter
rifying sense of being inimically
watched by unseen things OF the
forest noises one of the most uncanny
is the bowling of balloons. when they
are close at hand, the whole air Ia
alive with the din, so that you can
not tell from which direction 1t pro
ceeds. Every nerve In your body tin
giles, and there is a curious fascina.
ton in the great volume Of seand"
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02
Copyright, BY Randall Parnsh
CHAPTER xIv-contInued.
nlu.tr.don. by a Wa


Philip Severn" he repeated slowly.
his glance wandering again to my face.
You are friend of Clement Brecken-
RIDGES that right7'
why. yes" in surprise. II have
known him for some years"
II thought so; don't forget a face
often, but never heard your name be-
fore. ! was waiting at the bank to see
Breckenridge few days ago, when
office. He seemed very friendly. Well,
now, Mr.. Severn. what's been takin'
place In here7 Some hot fight, hain't
theref"
His tone was friendly enough, and
1t was quite evident that my acquaint-
ance with the banker had already
given me new standing.
''This is the end of the Alya murder
and robbery" said directly; lone of
there senseless, while the money they
were after is there also In a valise
untouched"
Good God What money"
so you didn't know about that,
event Well, I'll tell you. Captain
Alva was killed to gain possession Of
a large sum which had been paid him
for revolutionary purposes In Chile.
These fellows inside found out about
such a payment having been made and
waylaid him. They had to kill him in
order to get the money"
"Who did it2'
II am not quite sure, sergeant. but
/ think Gaspar Wine committed the
murder. he plunged from a window
and is lying dead down below there.
The other fellow is still alive and was
going to share in the spoiis. You
know him, l guess, Russian Jew by
the name of Waldron."
'Tvan waldron, the Red cratorY'
That's the man. I'll tell you the
story briefly; all that needs to be told
now. had reason to suspect these
two and hid In that closet, where I
could overhear them discussing a divi-
sion of the spoils. The two Quarreled.
during which Wine was forced out
through the window. Then I got the
best Of Waldron, just as you fellows
tried to break in"
The sergeant looked about, plainly
puzzled.
'I guess your word ought to be
good, Mr.. Severn" he admitted. Seem
A. who you are. You live in Wash
ingtonT
''Yes-onicially; my home IL In
Ohio"
Where yer stopping herer
told him, naming the hotel at
which l was registered.
"All right, then. I'll look around a
bit; Morris. run down and call the
patrol; have EN- get that body down
out Of there first when they come |;
Kelly, you stay here. with Halsey at
the door,
/ followed him and the fourth officer
into the inner office. 1t was a wreck,
but the sergeant took the scene in at
glance and picked his way across to
the shattered window. The policeman
bent over the outstretched figure of
Waldron.
"How is the cuss, CARR
ALIVE, all right, but got hi Of
q crack on the Coco"
'Give him glass of water in the
face. Is this the grip you was telling
me about, Mr.. Severn7"
Eyes; it's locked, but supposed to
BE- full Of yellowbacks."
He pulled 1t forth nom beneath the
grasp of Waldron's arm.
"All right; I'll see It safe out O.
here. I guess you'll have to go along
with us, Mr.. Severn; the captain will
likely want ter ask some questions"
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02
CHAPTER XIV.
The Private Secretary.

u ne fTiNate secretary.
/ told my story to the captain much
more In detail, and Breckenridge being
found, stood sponsor for my Identity,
10 that was not detained. The next
morning testified before the coroner's
Jury over the crushed body of Wine,
and later appeared in the room Of the
grand jury which indicted Waldron.
On both these occasions told enough
to make matters reasonably clear, yet
carefully avoided any direct mention
Of Miss Gessler. No doubt her name
would be brought into the case later,
but / was determined 1t should not
be introduced through any indiscre-
ton on my part. Krantz's name was
used, but only indirectly, and the i'm
preston was left upon me that In
huence was being brought to bear to
shield the banker from any direct
connection with the crime.
j knew that when the time came
for trial l could scarcely hope to
escape thus easily. Under cross-ex-
the whole affair would be probed to
the very bottom, and / should be
compelled to disclose every bit Of in
formation / possessed. In the mean
while must discover the girl, and
learn from her own lips, II possible.
just how deeply she was involved.
Then, and then only, coulf l decide
'spon my own future course. But how
sEas to locate hsr7 I had nothing
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02

to guide me in the search. There
were only two people to whom could
turn for even 4 suggestion-Krantz
the banker. and Sarah Waldron. i
doubted II either would reveal the
truth, but could use the threat of
exposure against Krantz. and might
thus terrorize him into revealing the
truth. decided that IL the girl did
not call me by phone before noon the
next day / would certainly exhaust
every effort to find her. She would
assuredly learn by that time what
had occurred, but, whether she 50
desired or not, was not willing to
let her drop out of my life. l would
learn, at least, whatever Adolph
Krantz knew about her.
The hours dragged away bringing
no message. the silence merely
Strengthening my resolution and In
creasing my interest. After a lonely
lunch, In which her face seemed ever
before me, took a taxi and drove
direct to the bank. / crossed the mar
ble-foored lobby and approached a
desk rather doubtfully. A middle
aged man glanced up from his work,
and listened quietly to my question,
examining my card attentively.
'Ah. yes, United States consular
service-I see. 1 regret to say that
MIR. Adolph Krantz is not In the bank
today. In fact he is out Of town,
possibly for a week. Yes, he left
rather suddenly for Washington. Per-
haps you might talk with his secrs-
tary."
/ hesitated. yet almost as quickly
decided to see what might develop.
II will If you please, for just q
moment"
"very good, sir. The third door
down that corridor to the left. You
will find 1t ajar, / think walk right
in."
proceeded as he directed. the glass
partitions of the bank on one side, the
other divided into small private Of
fees, the equipment plainly handsome.
The third door stood partly open, CIV
ing me a glimpse within before
ventured to enter The place had far
more the appearance of private IL
brary thEn downtown business Of
fee. A woman was bending over the
further desk, busied at some work.
With heart beating somewhat faster
vsntured to open the door sufficient
1y wide to enter.
There was no one else present, but
her head instantly lifted. and she rose
to her feet with n quick smile and
outstretched hand. coming directly to-
ward me.
"Mr. Philip Severn, at last" she ex'
claimed pleasantly. MY faith ia re-
warded."
"Your faith" echoed, rallying from
my surprise at this greeting. ''Then
you were expecting met"
IT have never felt very serious
doubt. Does that sound odd7 Let
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02
HEALTH is VITAL
Here Is How to Take Proper
Care of 1t

Oklahoma City, Okla.-'We used
three bottles Of Dr. Pierce's Golden.
Medical Discovery for my husband and
It helped so much-did him lots of good.
I freely recommend this Discovery to
anybody that il suffering from run
down, weakened condition. There is no
doubt it Is great building-up medicine"
Mrs, J. Montana, 1872 West F e. D.)
If you need building-up tonic, obtain
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
from your nearest druggist, OF write DR..
Pierce, president Invalids' Hotel in
Buffalo, N Y, for free medical advice.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02
DENVER LIVE STOCK.
Cattle


Measer supplies of stock were re-
oeived on the local cattle market with
demand continuing good an active
trade resulted at about steady values
The small offering Of stock received
was of a very desirable grade.
A load of rather choice beef steers
sold for S6.25 and other less desirable
kinds sold for $3.50 and $50 Good
to choice types of killing steers are
being quoted from $5.75 to s6.25, and
medium to fair animals of this class
sell from S5.25 to S5.75. Plain steers
sell as low as S475.
Demand for good fat heifers and good
butcher cows has held up very well for
some time hut supplies have not been
very heavy. Best heifers sell as high
as $3.50 and small killers have paid as
high as s4.75 for fancy XII ads this week
In the feeder steer section quotations
range from $3.50 to s6. Good to choice
desirable sell as low as $3.50. according
to their quality.
So far receipts of hogs have aver
aged pratty well with preceding weeks
of this season Though these receiots
should Prove very heavy it ia MT an
ticipatc that values viii bs very = cat
ly affected unless the river centers
slump severely. Local traders have
die heavy runs of stock at stronger fig
ures than those paid in the East
Top was se.sb and other sales were
hogs were being quoted at s525 to
$3.50. Demand for stocleAr pigs Is good
and an inquiry for such stock is made
from day to day but the receipts of
su;h stock are so few and Tar between
that II is hardly possible to ,uote pr,crs
save on the separate sales.
Big runs of quality stock could be
disposed OF dealers declare. but there
is very little demand for the common
grades. The season for feeding stock
Is beginning to wane. according to all
indications and buyers that seek such
stock these days are looking for lambs
of merit that possess a little flesh.
Packers are in the field from day to
day looking for killing material and
prices on such stock hold up very well
here. The fat section sees but little
activity these days as receipts from
day to day are in a large majority
comprised of the feeding classes.
small shipment of fat stock of
good attractive type sold for ss.35 and
top for the day in the feeder section
was IS.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02
IN BUYING ASPIRIN
ALWAYS SAY "BAYER"
Look for the Name "Bayer' on Tab
lets, Then You Need
Never Worry.

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" can be
taken safely for Colds, Headache,
Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia. Lum-
bago, Rheumatism, Joint Pains, Neuri-
tis, and Pain generally.
To get quick relief follow carefully
the safe and proper directions in each
unbroken package of "Bayer Tablets Of
Aspirin" This package is plainly
stamped with the safety "Bayer Cross"
The "Bayer Cross means the gen.
uine, world-famous Aspirin prescribed
by physicians for over twenty-one
years.-Advertiseme
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02
Conservation

If you want to live in this world,
doing the duty of life, knowing the
blessings of it, doing your work heart
lily, and yet not absorbed by it, re.
member that the one power whereby
you can so act is, that all shall be
consecrated to Christ. - Alexander
Maclaren.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02
suppIication of soIomon

Now, my God, let, ! beseech thee,
thine eyes be open, and let thine ears
De attent unto the prayer that is made
In this place.-II Chronicles G 40.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02

Nature. not mans intellect, planned
the decimal system-with ten fingers
and ten toes
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02
METAL MARKET.

Colorado settlement prices:
Bar silver (American) s esks
Bar silver (foreign) -. .6sA
Copper ..-............. .1zM 10
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02

Quite often the man who is swift
and a good guesser distances the slow
but sure chap.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02

If the doctor is sick he has one
great satisfaction; he knows exactly
what is the matter with him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-30
GOOD Citizenship

We are proud OF Chickash because believe good place
which TO live and call home We take pride Cca
lending influence making
in the live educate children good Chckash
of the best investments be had If
call
Great Falls tribune., 1921-11-01

Special Communication of Great Falls
lodge tonight. E. A. Sojourning
brothers urged to attend
HARRY NJ. EMERSON, W. M.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-11-01

FINEST QUALITY INLAID LINOLEUM-
special this week, square yard. epA.JJ
MEDIUM GRADE INLAID LINOLEUM-In
excellent patterns. Extra special CT TX
this week. square yard. ........ ep1 ~
OTHER QUALITIES OF INLAID LIMO
LEUM-Markedp this week as Q1 cE
low as, square yard. ..... ep1eOO
BEST QUALITY PRINTED LINOLEUM-
Neat tile patterns. Extra special OK
this week, square yard ...... OOC
GOLD SEAL CONGOLEUM BY THE YARD
Large assortment of patterns and color
os Gs this ana week. fset was x.r Extra spe SOC
Great Falls tribune., 1921-11-01

As the result of large special cash purchases made BY
>.h1>
low
~ r 49, ~~ - ' ~ of
with ehavepl
dollars
stocks on Sale large generous Reductions.
Note ii. price. quoted in hi, ,dv;,s,,.,t The value. Cash
e better the ~ ss: ap and x s,es LIT h:f s Se
Special
wo"a*s sE ssk skossT eaSsTE oF
d
= i: : :: 5! -! y = : 50: .: -
Great Falls tribune., 1921-11-01

RED SEAL (Seconds) CONGOLEUM BY
THE YARD-We have been fortunate in
securing large shipment of genuine Congo
leum seconds which are slightly imperfect
but will give splendid service. We are offer
ing the entire shipment this week at an ex-
trsara tqsme,y xsrd low price Extr" special SIC
CONGOLEUM RUG BORDER-36 inches
wide, in light and dark oak colors Easy to
clean and has the appearance of genuine oak
flooring. Extra special this week, Coz
square yard W.
CONGOLEUM HALL RUNNER-24 inches
wide. In green and brown with light colored
borders. Extra special this week, En
Rug Department-Second Floor.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-08
Announcement

We Slsh Ia announce thA, 90
have rusldsat axent here Who
viii be siad TO call on you and shov
you samples and erplain tho max.
luE OF flun TuEs woven from yoar
old rugs.
Mosan Art Rug Co.
oT MEDyoRD
office iis \. sth st klamath Falls
Phone SzS.R VIZ CLEAN RUus
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-08
Suit Against Local
Surgeon on Trial

Trial ot the suit ot W, T, Gar
rc,t. Bly ranehcr. against pr. X, d
johnson for ssS.oco damages start,
81 In the circuit court this morning
when tho afternoon session opened
a jury VAS In the boz and plsiuuy.
tho first witness. was stiil ON Nc
stand.
Pialntiff alleges tha, he suffer.
ed great damage whom dctendsn,
performed upon him an operation
other than the operation which he
had Instructed to have performed
The jurors are Jack Slater. I'd.
Propst, Charlie. Gray. John Enders.
~ J. Chapman. James Blair. Otto
H~idriek. A. n. Collins. q n.
Ccsad. q. Larson. Austin Hayden.
and J 4. Johnston.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-08
Columbia RiUer is
Still on the Rise

PORTLAND. juno s.--A further
graduate riss OF tn. Columbia Was
reported today. but tn. Snake IL
stationary. A gradual rise here un.
al Saturday 10 predicted. A diks
breaking last night flooded the bis
truck farm Of J, H. kob-rx At
Hood River. causing q $4,000 ioss.
Heavy machinery In tho cIpossd
section 1. being moved At The Dat
lee. Dikes at Ksl.o. Washington.
arc being strengthened.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-08
Parents Inspect
Work of School

Central school was Informally
visited yesterday afternoon by about
so parents for the purpose Of
inspecting the art work and other
Instructions given the classes In the
first. second and third grades. These
rooms have been under the instruc-
tion OF Miss Anna May Johnston.
Mrs. Moiiie Belding and Mss,
Golden Lincoln during tho paSt
year.