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DISTRICT OF STAFFORD. SIS, PRO

DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, SIS. PRO bate Court. December 2Oth, 1921,
 Estate of Joseph Sikora, late of Staf- ford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Joseph Siko- order may be granted to sell the real estate of said deceased, as per applica- ton on file more fully appears, it is heard and determined at the Probate ollie office, in Stafford. in said district, on the 4th day of January, 1922, at two lie notice be given of the pendency of said application. and the time and place or hearing thereon, by publishing paper having a circulation in said dis triGt, at least five days before said day
 MICHAEL D. o'CONNELL, Judge.
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2. LOUIS ROTH had become a
 money = maker. M rs. l. 0 u i S missed do in g her own work. She liked to do the q a n i n g. She was nerv- OuS i'll q motor car, and a ch1nfpnr de-
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WANTlsD--Men or women te take eF- ders among friends and neiRhbora for the genuine guaranteed hosiery. Full line for men, women and children Eliminates alarming, We pay sA cnmfn an hour spare time or S36 week for full time. Experience unnacaanarN Write INTERNATIONAL BTOCKINff MILLS, Norriatown, Pa
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ASSESSORS NOTICE BOROUGH OF STAFFORD SPRTNcS

The Assessors will meet to receive lists at HodgsOn's store every day from a. m; to p: m; also two evenings, the SOth ana Slst, until o'clock D. m.
 H. o. -BUTTERFIELD
 c. P. H0DGSON,
 BURT EATON,
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man can bear a worlds con: nnpt when he has that within him which says he's wOrthy.--Alexande Smith.
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Mrs. Pirate

The wife of Captain Kidd was terrified when he called her My treas ure!" She thought he wanted to bury her!
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LOST-A Male Dog, color light bFOwns owners name on collar plate. Please return to owner. Reward. 38tf
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AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at stafford, within and for the district of StaIford, on the 20th day of December,
 Present, MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL4.
 On motion of Charles S. George, ad- mlnistrator on the intestate estate of Harriet A: George, late of Stafford, within said district deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months from the above date be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and di- this order. by advertising the same once in some newspaper having a cir ng 9. copy on the public sign-post in sa1d town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from RecoI~
 MICH MEL D. NCsz0fEs&a1l1A Judge.
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FOR SALE-FaFm, imcludlng stock, Buildings and Crops. Price S200O. Part cash. STANLEY NYCZAY, Staff fordvi1le. 32tf
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cows FOR SALEf-FResh MfIkeRs
 JOHN BLAHUSIAK, Hast Wilmington.

LOCOMORTLE For smHe-MOdeH 1910. Good running condition, Inquire of
 BENJAMIN CAMPO.
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AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at Stafford, on the 2Oth day of December. \. ID. 1921.
 Present, MICHAEL D. O'CONNEI.L. Judge.
 On motion of Michael J. Cunningham. administrator, on the intestate estate of Margaret H. Cunningham, late Of stafford, Within said district, deceased
 This Court doth decree that six months from the above date be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and di- rects that public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having a cir culation in said district, and by posting a copy on the pub bile sign-post in said town town of stafford, nearest the place
 Certified from Record,
 MlCHA EL D. O'CONNEII. Indn.n
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 Gift By MARY GRAHAM BONNER
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FOR SALE OF ExchamEe-An American Separator. Write STANLEY NYCZAY, Staffordville. 27tf
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DRESSED POULTRY FOR SALE
 killed to your order. Also Choice Native Honey and Beeswax. Delivered w A. BRUCE, Westford Avenue Tel 61-13.
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TOR SALE Charm Crawford Kitchen Range, in good condition, with water front and water tank in rear. $35.00
 GEORGE STEVENS, Tel. 74-3
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FOUND-A purse of money. Owner may have same by proving property ana paying for this adv. Inquire at Press Office. 3W38
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AUTOMOBILE for Hire. Five or 7- passenger. Day or night service. Careful driver. Telephone 161-2
 PAUL GENHOLT. 4tf
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FOR SALE AStudebakeF 1918 Tour ing Car. new top, just painted, in good Buick Six. Impair, of c A. REtIGHEN- TT, or telephone 119. Stafford Springs.
 Rolf
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WANTIED-BOys to sell Vanilla after school. Send for free sample bottle. WAKEFIELD EXTRACT CO. Sanborn-
 vile, N. H. 8w32
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FOR SALE-TyvO choice building lots on Keefes Plains, in a good location; 100 feet deep each. Address VIM. BOWLER, Crystal Lake.
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The biggest assortment and best values in Christmas Cards and Calendars hereabouts If you are seeking Christmas Cards we invite ln- spection of our line.
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FOR SALE-Hard Wood.
 31tf A SERAFIN, Cooper Lane
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In our book section we show splendid as- sortment of books, suitable for gift purposes. There are books for children, for boys, for girls and for adults And the prices are very req sonable.
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POOL ROOM FOR sALE-sO Main St.
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FORD sPEEDsTER BODY-FOr Sale, Cheap. Inquire LOUIS LAZZERIN, West Main St.
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 The Conservatrix, having exhibited estate to this Court for allowance, it is Ordered, That the 30th day of Decem- forenoon, at the Probate office in staf. ford, be, and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said ad- directs the ConservatriX to cite all per sons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this a circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign post in the town of Stafford, where the de- ceased last dWelt, at least five days be- fore said time assigned.
 Certified from Record
 MICH AEI- D. O'CONNEIL Judge
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WANTED-WOman to Wash and Iron at the Johnson Hospital.
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Stationery makes a useful and acceptable holiday gift for a grown person or for children We carry large line of the best kinds of sta tionery including Eaton, Crane & Pike's all in neat holiday boxes for gift giving
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Plenty of Games, in scores of different kinds. Games for the children, of course but among them are many games that will afford fun and pastime for the staid and conservative older folks in every home. This year there are many brand new games, shown for the first time this season.
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If YOu have a farm or land that you wish to sell, write or call on
 H. w. EATON. 26 State street, Hart ford, Conn. golf
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LOST-Saturday, 17th, a pOcket-bOOk, containing $10 and three receipts, be-
 tween Markoff's store and kickinger's Bakery. Return to MRS. JULIA OS- TROSKY, West Main street %1w
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Ready for business at $50 in the morning. Open evenings from now until Christmas.
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We make a special holiday showing Of Women's Silk Hosiery exclusive styles to be found nowhere else. We especially feature the welI-known Phoenix" Silk Hosiery for Wom- en--an ideal Christmas gift.
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DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. PRO- bate Court, December 18th, 1921.
 Estate of John W. Warren, Newton, Moe
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HARD AND SOFT WOOD For Sale, foot length. Tel. 1874. B. D. ELLIS. Stafford Springs. 24tf
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The best made Dolls-to be found any where-dressed in all styles and colors, some with hats, others without, some with plain heads, others with wigs-in fact every good kind of Dolls is represented in our showing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
Musical Comedies To Be Presented
 By Glee Clubs

Under the sole direction of Miss Ingeborg SvendSen-Tune, the Glee clubs of the Bridgeport high school will present two musical comedies. ''The e-Shut-Eye-Man' and "A Dress Rehearsal" on Friday evening in the auditorium
 Those taking part in the first pro duction include: Miss Alice Rock, Miss Ruth F'itzroy, Miss Edith Hoff- man, Arthur Ekins, Miss Catherine Mcclure, Miss Ruth Carlow, and a chorus of cats, elves, daffodils, and pupils.
 The second play has as it's cast the following: Miss Mildred Scott, Miss Doris Lewis. Miss Gertrude Lang, Miss Julia Adams, Miss La Verne Clarkson, Miss Dorothy Burt, Miss Annie Andrews, Miss Murial Schwartd. Miss Marion de Guetteville, Miss Dor othy Williamson, Miss Rose Beck, Miss Thelma Knox, and Miss Selma schwartz, assisted by a chorus of girls.
 Members of the high school orches- tra will play entracte music. Furni- ture for the plays was loaned by c. R. Clarke. stage settings arranged by Charles Poland superintendent of the high school. and make-ups to be done by Mrs. Wyman Smith and Stanley Beans
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
Miss Mohyde Is
 Feted With
 "PersOnaE' Shower

Mrs. William R. Kunsch and Miss Hean Mead arranged an attractive ''personar' shower last evening at the latter's home. in honor of Miss Helen Mohyde of S9 Colony street. who is soon to become the bride. of John Costello in the near future.
 The house was decorated with pink and green and in the center of the dining room table a miniature bride and groom kewpie doll. Among those present were: Miss Theresa O'Br:en. Mrs. Thomas Mohyde. Miss May Elliott. Miss Mary Sullivan, Miss Alice Cutting, Mrs. Peter Boyle. Mrs. Christopher o'Brien, Miss Jane Meade. Miss Mariette Whaley. Miss Jeanette Demena. Miss Mildred Boswell, Miss Mae Donovan. Miss Margaret Mur- phv. Miss Betty Swann, and Miss Betty Stuart
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
TOOK FRIEND FOR RIDE AND
 FRIEND SUES

You are taking a long chance when you ask your friends to go out for spin on your Rolls Royce or your ffiv- yer. Robert Newman. a minor. Nor walk, in company with his mother. went for a ride with Madeline F. Webb, also Nowalk- The car struck and killed Joseph Farley near the in- terse ction of Main and West Main streets and during the excitement and jolt young Newman did head spin against the windshield. wih such effect that he lost four teeth, bit his tongue and was otherwise bruised and cut s1.5o0 worth, according to papers in a damage suit that reached Com mon Pleas court today. naming Mad cline F. Webb, defendant Newman's father. Bernard Newman. brings the suit. which states that the boys head was kept for months in an aluminium cast, and that the lad is permanently
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
SENATE REFUSES
 TO TAKE PART IN
 SUN SAVING FIGHT

The war of the farmer legislators in the House of Representatives against the daylight saving forces will not be supported by the State Senate. Without comment, the Senate unani- mousiy rejected a joint resolution rom the House to appoint a commit tee to investigate responsibility for daylight saving being used in the state capital
 The proposition to punish Hartford as an example of a violator of state statutes by fostering the new time schedules has evidently fallen through: In it's stead, a new meas ure is proposed that will deprive the cities enforcing daylight saving of state aid for schools and roads.
 Among the municipalities to come under the ban with the paSSa ge of the measure would be Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven Waterbury,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
FIVE

in this church in what l consider im- modest attire will be sent home."
 With this ulti,n1tum Rev. Thomas -O'Neil, of St. Monica's church, South Boston, wound up a vigorous sermon ;against daring modern fashions at a mass, largely attended by young women.
 "The time has c, mc"to call a halt, :" he said. "The styles are not design cd either for 1rodcsty or cc to attract attention. Parents are to blame for tine short skirts and slletcEy, transparent waists that are SO rop2- Toy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
EX-SERVICE MEN
 STAGE NEAR RIOT

Continued from Page One) there we saw Is negroes and Span iards hired on city jobs, by MT. Mor- rissey, and we got nothing."
 The spokesman admitted receiving 8 fair and courteous treatment from Mayor Wilson, who daily sees every applicant he possibly can But what good does that do us? The Mayo has no jobs, and he dosen't seem able to do anything but promise" he con tinued.
 Captain Mora was considerably in censed over the reported action of Director Courtade, and when ques- tioned would have nothing to say further than that he was unable to account for the action of the city official.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28

manner, before various organizations in this city She has also been prom inent in amateur dramatics in Dam bury, where she formerly resided. Her portion of the program promises 10 be most amusing as she will DOT tray comedy characters of different ma nationalities.
 The Orpheus quartet includes James Gormley, Henry Blair, Howard Blair Howard HOtchkiss and Charles Goodfelloow, will render several choice selections Following the entertain ment there will be social dancing for all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES.

Vienna, April 22.-The Chancellor of the Austrian Republic, Dr. Mayr, fIatIy turned down an invitation e tic British Government to come to- Lon don for a conference which Was to name a new "committee for the iu- veStiSation of the Austrian question" His reply was that the time for in- vestisation had passed. that Austria needed prompt help in q Aeds, not rwords,'' and that his going 70 London would be merely a waste of. time, and the naming Of Q new committee a waste of effort.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
REICHSTAG HUNfOR.

Berlin.-Fireworks in the Rcichstag during recent debate:
 Deputy AGolf Hoffman (Conrmun- ist1-'The president of the Reich IS an absoutey superfluous piece of fur niture. The parties of the Right (aH- ti-radicaD are satisfied with him be- cause he does as they bid him do. But he isn't even fit as an object in the funny papers"
 Deputy William Mueller (forne- Chancellor)-'' are you talking about? You can't even make a speech. you clown!'
 Hoffman-'The best joke of history is that Herr Mueller was for a few days German Chancellor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
THIEF SPOILS
 MOTOR TRIP

An all water trip from Maine to Philadelphia as planned by A. Hop kins of 905 Walnut street, met an un- timely finish last night when a 1O- foot dory in which MT. Hopkins was making the cruise was stolen from the Stratford avenue float.
 Hopkins told the police today, that he and a friend arrived in Bridgeport about o'clock last night. They moored their craft to a float near the Stratford avenue bridge and started out to see the town Their boat was missing when they returned about midnight. The rest of the trip to the vuaker City will be made by rail un- less the dory is recovered
 1ooo eau, tho ,ir+b e A.,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
ASKS INJUNCTION.

George H. Nosburg, administrator of the estate of the late Jeanette E. SScofisid, has asked that the Common Pleas court issue an injunction re- s.raining Mary Vollner from bringing a suit to obtain possession of two diamond rings, in his possession. He also asks the court to order the dis position of the property, which in the will beQueathed to Ethel J. Preece and Mildred E. Miles, all par ties being from Norwalk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
WELL KNOWN, ELOCUTIONlST TO
 GIVE CONCERT

MonoIoGues given by Mrs. Maylah HallockMorris of Huntington Road will be one of the important features on the program of the Barnum Com nunity center tomorrow evening. Mrs. Morris is an advanced pupil of Miss Grace D. Clar1e'S and has given
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of cotton, is sadly addicted to the use of silk. Therefore a movement las been started urging Southern women to wear dresses made of cotton goods alone. F. Gordon Cobb, mill super intendent, started the movement, that has been taken up by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Other ci- ties will be asked to help.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28

DIVORCE.

rad, fifty-five, has grown "cold" to- ward him during the past few years, so Anton konrad, seventy-one, wants a divorce.
 tI like affection he told the Court in his petition, and she does not hug and kiss me like she did when we were first married"
 Konrads was given a preliminary decree.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
SEEKS DIVORCE.

Amanda M. Staples, Stamford, has filed suit for divorce from Charles S. Staples, New York City, alleging de- sertion since April ?, 1918, cruelty all so being named in the petition They were married September 2S, 1901.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
PERSONALS

Mrs. Frank Hughes of Washington avenue will entertain the members of her Ten-Ten club on Friday afternoon for sewing and tea. The members in clude: Mrs. F. l.. Sailer, Mrs. New ton Hines, Mrs. William Lockwood, Mrs. Hal Kearns, Mrs. A. l.. Gi1lies, Miss Margaret Hughes, Mrs. Frank Connors, Mrs. Jennie Reid and Mrs. John Angevine.
 MT. and Mrs. Cornelius Hubbard of French street are rejoicing over the arrival of a son born this week at St VincentS hospital. Mrs. Hubbard was formerly Miss Agnes Lee.
 Mrs. E. Stormfelt of 66 Franklin street entertained last evening at miscellaneous shower in honor of Mrs France H. Stormfelt whose mar riage was recently announced A de- lightful evening was spent and the bride presented with many handsome gifts. The guests numbered about 50 in all. Dainty refreshments were served late in the evening.
 At the Hall school Community center tomorrow night a play will be pro- duced entitled "A Regiment of Two" Among those playing the leading roles arc Miss Eva Schofield, Harold Mc1n- tyre. Robert Mcdonald and Miss Ger trude Groves. Social dancing will fol- low the production.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
SILK. NOT COTTON,
 WORN IN SOUTH.

e. Greenville, S. C., April 2S.-Wom- en in the South who wear silk stock ings and-um-other things will be the chief object of movement launched here to enhance the value of cotton products.
 Strangely enough, the South home
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28

Announcement is made of the en- gagement of Miss Vera Wirth of 196 Hickory street and Edward Lehn of westport- No date has been set for the wedding.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28
SEES THROUGH IT ALL.

Boston, April 2S.-"Any girl ap- bearing at the confirmation service
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28

1893 saw the Lirth Of the moving picture machine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-28

New London, Stamford, and many other smaller towns.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-22
Notice Of Sale

Mr.. v s. Birdwell, Westport,
Tenn, SiF;By virtue of q war
rant for distraint issued to me by
the Collector of Internal Revenue
for the district of Tennessee, /
have levied on the following as
your property. A parcel or tract
of land living 10 the oath Civil dis
triCt, State oil Tennessee. and
bounded as follows: On the north
BY Butler, on the south by Hob
mes, on the east BY Hare and Hall
and on the west by Edwards, con-
tanning Sc acres more or less, This
levy is made on account of taxes
and penalties for the alleged oper.
alton of an illicit distillery during
the year 1921, as follows: Illicit
distiIling, double tax, 1899 81;
penalty, Sl99 81; specific penalty,
81 900; 5 per cent penalty, $9.17;
| per cent per month. two months,
$l3.3 80; total, $3.50 "a You are
hereby notified that | will offer
same at public sale on August 6,
1921, in front of the pOstotfice at
Westport, Tennessee. at l .. M,
Monday afternoon. L. B. Alex
ander, Deputy Collector Internal
Revenue.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-22
Buena Vista Items

Alsis Cole and family, of Glea-
son, listed the families of K. r.
Cole and K. ]. Cole at this place
last eek.
Virgil Cooper, of the Eighteenth
district, has returned home from
the teachers summer school at
Union University. Jackson.
Mrs. G. G. Waldrop and daugh-
ter, of Texas are visiting L. I.
Butler and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Cole of this place.
Mrs R. X. Cole and daughter,
Miss Lille A. Turner, have re-
turned home from a five weeks
stay in Jackson, where they have
been attending the teachers sum.
mer school at Union University.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-22
Cheap LIGHT.

Science and invention describes q
recent achievement of French
scientist, who has successfully tried
out in his own house a scheme for
operating electric lights without cost.
Upon his water supply pipe he has
fitted a high speed water turbine,
which drives a dynamo charging a
storage battery. Every time a faucet
Is turned on In the house the stream
of water Is put to work at loading
the battery which furnishes current
for the lights. ut is simply utilizing
energy that is ordinarily wasted, says
the inventor,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-22

From the best information avail
able by tde Bureau of Markets
and Crop Estimates, United States
Department of Agriculture, the
world production of cotton for the
year 1920-2l is estimated as fol.
lows, in bales of 500 pounds gross
weight (478 pounds metz: United
States. 1856, 900; India, 1876.
900; Egypt, 1851, 900; China,
1000, 900; Russia, 100000; Bra
I'll, 100000; Mexico, 1866, 900;
Peru, 157, 900; all others, 400, 900;
total world, 10, $4,000.