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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

John S. Williams Of New York, a
prominent horse buyer was in the
city Saturday looking over horse
conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Rev. w. H. Palmer arrived at his
home in this city Saturday from a
several weeks visit in Massachu-
sets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

The Ladies Aid of the First Ban
fist church will hold their annual
picnic Tuesday at Island Park.
Those planning to attend please take
the 0-30 car from Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27
HALLOWELL

Granite City Rebecca Lodge will
meet this evening at o'clock. A
full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie c. Ward of
Los Angeles arrived in the city for
a short visit with Mr.. Wards sister,
A. B. Church, Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Schaffer
of Winthrop street passed Sunday
with friends at Phillips and Farm
ington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Rev. A. N. Smith Of this city was
visitor at Fairfield, Sunday, where
he conducted religious services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

John c. Bessey of Boothbay Har'
Dor was among the out town bus.
mess visitors in the city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

The four B club of the Methodist
church will hold meeting in the
vestry of the church on Tuesday
evening of this week at the usual
hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Donald c. Quinn of New Bedford
was in the city Saturday looking
up business acquaintences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Miss Florence L. Hayden return
ed to her home at Portland, Sunday
night, after two days visit with
relatives at Louden Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Tnere will be special meeting of
the American Legion on Monday
evening at the Legion rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

The Misses Nina Smith, Greta
Nickerson, Eva Stevens. Josephine
Arata and Alice Williams leave today
for Pennington. where they will at
tend the summer Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

MIR. and Mrs. Elias S. Cowan,
Highland avenue, have returned
from ten days visit with relatives
in Pittsf1eld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

The Daughters of the Holy Cross
will meet with Mrs. A. Burgess, 5S
s. Highland avenue. Tuesday even
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Hayes and
family of Randolph are at Pleasant
Pond. where they are to pass the
summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27
Otter Creek Youth
browns in Pond
Near Bar HarbOr

Bar Harbor, Maine, June 26-Per-
cy Walls, 90, of Otter Creek, was
drowned while bathing today in
Bubble Pond near here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Richards and
family left Saturday for Camp Mer-
riweather, Belgrade Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Phil Brisk, a student at Amherst
College Is home for the sum-ner va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Miss Viola Hood left Saturday for
a weeks vacation with her sister,
Miss Theresa Hood of Whitefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

L. w. Emerson of Corinna is home
for the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Driving Club Meeting all members,
Wednesday evening. June 18th, P.
NJ. City Building
june27-2S-29 G. G.. BROWN. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Ernest Page of Bowdoinham was
a weekend visitor in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Fleur de lis shaped gold pin set
with pearls. lost Saturday. Reward
Miss Della Collins Gardiner. june21lt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Ray Mitchell left Sunday for New
port. where he is to be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Rev. M. G. Folsom and family
have gone to their farm on the
Brunswick Road for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

The District Association which
was to have been held on Monday
and Tuesday afternoon at the Ran
dolph Methodist church, has been
indefinitely postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Ray Buker and Arthur Newell of
L1tchfield were among the business
visitors in Gardiner, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27

Green Peas for sale. w. Fl. Brock
man. 26 Sheldon street. Tel 266-l.
june27d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-27
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance tonight, Chelsea Grange.
june27d1t
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
HOSTESS FOR DELEGATES FOR
 FEDERATION

Mrs. Henry Hincks of 517 Wash Ington avenue will be the hostess at a meeting of the delegates from the State Federation of College Clubs, to be held on Wednesday, November 30. After the business meeting in the morning, luncheon will be served.
 Mrs. William Morton Wheeler of Boston, chairman of the Atlantic Di- vision of the Association of American University Women, and Miss Marga- ret Corwin, Connecticut chairman, will be present and will speak.
 In the afternoon at 8 o'clock the Bridgeport college club members are invited to attend the meeting and hear plans for he coming year out lined by Mrs. Wheeler. The social committee of she Bridgeport club ot which Mrs. Blondell is chairman will serve tea.
 The Connecticut Federation, which meets four times g year. includes seven clubs, New Haven, New Lon don, Meriden, Greenwich, Ansonia and Bridgeport. During the past few years the Federation has done much to further educational legislation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Nuptials Occurred
 Thanksgiving Day

A pretty wedding took place Thurs G onurch when Miss Harriet Eugenfa Sampana, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Campana of 749 Myrtle ave nue, became the bride of George !. Rafferty of Kingston, N. Y Dr. Rich ara F. Moore. L. L. D., performed the ceremony and a special program of nuPtlal music was rendered by Mrs. M oily Daley Ogren, organdst
 The bride was gowned in blue can- ton satin, trimmed with beads and wore a coat of squirrel fur The pie tufe has was of black panne velvet She carried an arm bououet of or chfds. The attendants we're MT. and Mrs John Reddy of New York city. brodher-ln-1aw and sister of the bride Mrs Reddy was attired in frock of black satin heavily beaded, and a coat of black beaver. She wore a large hat of black velvet
 After the ceremony a reception and breakfast to the immediate family was held at the Campana home. Tn the afternoon the couple left on a honeymoon to be spent in Atlantic City.
 Mrs. Rafferty was formerly em ployed at the Bridgeport District Ord nance office and also worked for the government in Springfield MT. Raf- ferty is connected with the Firespne Tire and Rubber company of New Ork city as salesman,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Father Downes'
 Death Is Shock
 To Many Friends

Word was received in Bridgepor today of the death last night of the Rev Father Edward DoWnes.s vel yell Lady of Mount Carmel, in Hamden. Father Downes is very well known iaerle and prior to his ordination to fnent in state and national politics. He was 61 years of age, and had been i'll for several months.
 Father Downes was a New Haven boy, and for some time worked on tire New Haven Union as protege of the late Alexander Troup. At an >ear1y age she began his preparation for the priesthood but because of the and supporting his widowed mother a nd orphaned brothers and sisters. his studies were interrupted for several years.
 After preparing at St: Charles col, ,aege in Emmitsburg, Md, he entered the Yale Law School and graduate d in 1887. In 1889 he was elected city clerk of New Haven and served untll ..1 sso, when he was appointed py lsul to Amsterdam, Holland. During the presidential campaign of that syear, Father Downes had stumped New York and New Jersey for MT. iCleveiand.
 He went to Rome in 1900, and on jJune 1s Of that year was ordained Ipr4est in the basilfca of St. John ixateIan, On returnlnE to SoiineN. cut he became identified with mis- iedonary work. and in various parts Of t4e country conducted Lenten re- treats because of his remarkable or iaAorbcal powers and convincing speech.
 Father Doyynes also was one of the csdeanaI eight charter members of the Kn7rtts Of Columbus. He was very well known in this city and was iiffe-long friend of Fred Mullins
 The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in his parish .. Milan, Bishop of the Diocese, will :.ffbciate at the solemn high mass: Rev. Peter McClane of Milford, Will deliver the eulogy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
WED AT HOME
 OF LOCAL BRIDE

Rev. Donald B. Mcqueen, pastor of the First Baptist church, ofhciated at the wedding of Miss Olive W. Post, daughter of MT. and Mrs. F. W. Post of 139 E1mwood avenue, and Eliot g.. Northrup, son of MT. and Mrs. Turney Northrup of Stepney which took place Thursday at 3 o'clock, at the home of the brides parents. The living room, where the ceremony was per formed, was attractively decorated with fall flowers and palms.
 Miss Post wore a dainty frock of dark brown canton crepe and a pie ture hat of brown velvet. She car ried a large bouquet of yellow chry- santhemums. The parents of both young people attended the couple.
 Mir. and Mrs. Northrup are now spending their. honeymoon in New York and will return to this city about the 18th of December. The bride has been employed in the of flee of the Bridgeport Life Publish ing Go. MT. Northrup is connected with the Crane Valve Go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Personals

Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Brown of North Main street had as their guests over the holiday. Professor and Thomas Theodore Browa and daugh- ters Helen and Margaret of White Plains, N. Y.; Mrs. Irene Brown, Mir. and Mrs. John B. Kirby and son John Jr., MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Baldwin, all of New Haven, and Mrs. Harriet Bulkeley of this city.
 Mrs. M. c. Crowell of 329 Fairview avenue was hostess at a meeting of the Montgomery Missionary Society held yesterday afternoon. Plans were made for the annual Christmas fair to be held on next Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. John Field of BrookIawn park will be hostess at a meeting of the Junior League to be held next Tues day afternoon at o'clock. Plans will then be made for the entertainment to be given by the members on Jan. atrica1 coach, will be present to ad- wise and assist the girls on the enter tainment program.
 Mrs. Edward Maloney of 1S5 flaw ley avenue is the guest of Mrs. W. R. Phillips of Baltimore, Md, for a few days.
 A typical Italian banquet will be given under the auspices of the Ita1- ian Council of Women at the Inter- national Institute on Nov 30. Those wishing to attend should made reser- vadons before Tuesday evening at the Institute, 56 Beach street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Personals

Patrolnnan and Mrs. Martin Gott- schalk of 1880 Noble avenue an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Cecelia, to Henry Wolfer. of Goddard avenue. Miss Gottscha1k is a well known sopra no soloist and 8 pupil of Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis. MT. WoIfer is con- nected with the Crane Valve com pany.
 MT. and Mrs. John O'Rourke of 1856 North avenue entertained over the holiday. MT. and Mrs. William E. Jack1uith of New Haven.
 Miss Bessie and Miss Amy Cal1endar of Wells street are the guests of Mr and Mrs. Albert Smith of Mianus for a few days
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
BETHANY CHURCH. 2
 Stpaaffor,s1

At the Sunday morning service. 1O:30 a. m-, the pastor. Rev. Joseph c. Harrison, will preach on the sub ject, An Apostolic Benedictfon,' ,'' using Heb. 12:20-21 as his text. This is the concluding sermon on the ex- position of the Book of the EpistIe to the Hebrews, this Book having been used in -sermonic exposition for the Sundays of the past several weeks At the evening service, 7:30, the pastor will have, in connection with his ser mon. a service of song by the children of the church and Sunday school They will give a number. of selections. The pastors subject will be, ''The Antichrist; Who is he; when will he come: what will he do; who are his for1erunners; what are the signs indi- eating his near arriva1?'' This is the third in a series of addresses on the general subject, The Second Com Ing of Christ and it's related events. Bethany church is located on Nichols avenue, near Barnum avenue, and King street, and is easy of access from all car lines.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
ALTON T. ROBERTS Chairman American Legion Re- ception Committee.

under the guidance of the American Legion Reception Committee of which Alton T. Roberts Is chair man, and Franklin D'Olier. vice chairman. Two days later Admiral Beatty reached New York and the ovation rendered, to Diaz was re- peated for him.
 On October 22nd General Jacques reached the United States and hardly had the cheers died down when Marshal Foch came into the greatest ovation ever rendered q foreign visitor. The Allied com mander reached New York on Oc- tober 18th.
 With General Pershing these four leaders of men met in Kansas City and there in the parade held be- fore the convention saw men whom they had known in France or on the high seas. When the convention elected Hanford MacNlder as con- nander these distinguished war riors were the first to extend their congratulations.
 Through these visitors the Amerf. can Legion Is achieving It's ideal the continuation of the spirit of good will between the United States and the countries that fought with it in the World War. These conn manders of foreign hosts are going back as missionaries of the renewed | friendship.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
What Foreign Visitors
 Think of America

Foch: Tremendous. 1 see now the reason for the grand scale of your undertakings and the immensity of your sue cesses.'
 Beatty: My visit as guest of the American Legion has inn pressed upon me more and more the unanimity of your national effort toward the full filiment of ideals.
 Jacques. Your power - the strength of your country comes, as 1 have found it, from your capacity for work and your enjoyment of it.
 Diaz: The greatest impress sion was made upon me by the completeness of your assiInila- ton. l was proud to see my former countrymeE now as ar dent in their Americanism as your native-born.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26

Carefuly designed for those who desire this type of automobile.
 Those who like the roadster type of autom obile, either for business or pleasure riding, are sure to be pleased with the roadster of the New Series of the good Maxwell now on exhibi- ton.
 Driving comfort has been given particular attention and the person at the wheel assumes a most easy position.
 The driving mechanism is very ac- cessi'b1e and the car is very roomy.
 There is a large compartment un- der the rear deck that will be appre- ciated by travelling Salesnen and oth- CTS who use the car for business pur-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
GAVE DELIGHTFUL
 SURPRISE PARTY

The Happy-Go-Lucky club of which Miss Bessie Mcclure is pres ident, gave a delightful surprise party on Thursday evening in honor of Miss Lillian MiFbauer of 25S Mad ison avesue. Games and dancing were enjaoyed and a turkey supper was served late in the evening"
 Those. present were Miss Anna Bietz, Miss Bertha Bugnar, Miss Mary Matthews, Miss Mildred Milo, Miss Thelma Rogers. Miss Anna Bug mar, Miss Marion Weeks, Miss Helen YoungS, Miss Ethel Thompson, Miss Niosa McClarney. Miss Bessie Me Cure, Miss Lillian Milbauer, An thony Julian. Robert Youngs, aJnes Collins. Stephen Prezish. John Can tor, Harold MiIbauer, Edward Far reH, Charles. Boyon. Christopher r Quinn, Bernard Reilly, Thomas Sweeney, Mrs. Mi1bauer, Mrs. Mo Cure. Mrs. Weeks Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Thompson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
America has had distinguished
FRANKLIN D'OLIER Past Commander of American
 Legion.

America has had distinguished visitors since the time of the nr- rival of Columbus but probably never in its four hundred odd years of existence has ir held on It's soii such a group as was brought to- gether last month in Kansas City. There, at fhe annual convention of the American Legion. four of the greatest fighting men of all time were met by a fifth man of arms so that the group comprised Ferdi nand Foch, Marshal of France; 1; Generalissimo Armando Vittorio Diaz, of Italy; Admiral Sir David Beatty, First Sea Lord of Great Britain; Lieutenant General AL fonse Jacques. Commander-in~ Chief of the Belgian Army. and General John J. Pershing.
 When the American Legion was founded in Paris Tn the days fol- lowing the armistice, one of the fundamental reasons for it's or ganization was to perpetuate the friendly alliance that prevailed among nations during the war. Therefore, as soon as the military affairs of the world calmed down the Legion invited the commanders under whom the doughboys and gobs had served during the war. In other words each doughboy or gob in the Legion had the priv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
ENDORSE PRICE.

endorsed as the Republican nominee for presidency of the Board of AL derman at an informal caucus last night. Charles Ross, present incum- bent. was decided upon as the Re publican choice for the councils page which carries q salary cf S150 per year. Five other applicants for the position were also considered. The prospective personnel of the finance comm ittee, the only committee elected by the board, was discussed but will not be determined until another meet ing lis held next week, prior to the first} meeting of the board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
BIRTHS

Son to William Maynard and Elsie knowlton, Newcomb, 264 Pixlee place November 2oth.
 Son to John and Lillian Ritter Hans1nan, 17S0 Barnum avenue, No- vemb Der 18th.
 Daughter to John and Jennie suI- hvan Doherty, 731 Wood avenue, No- vember 17th.
 Daughter to Charles and Nellie Seeley Oliver, 421 South avenue, Mo- vember 20ih.
 Daughter to Henry and Catherine Dupnsmore Avery 342 Wflmot avenue November 18th.
 Daughter to Henry w. and Jean Connor Ferguson, Bridgeport hospi- tai, November Stih.
 Daughter to Bror and Olga Krolnl Thors<enson, S7 Seaview avenue No- Vember 18th
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
LOCAL COUPLE MARRY
 THANKSGIVING DAY

Rev. Stephen Chernitsky officiated at the wedding of Miss Helen Jasko daughter of MT. and Mrs. L. Lasko of 97 Waldorf avenue, and James L. Sea man, which took place Thursday morning at Il o'clock in St. Stephens church.
 The attendants were Miss Madeline Mannion, Miss Elizabeth Seaman of Rockville, Mrs. John Paulovics and Mrs. Joseph Seaman, Joseph Paulo- vtcs, William Seaman and John Pau 1ovtcs.
 After a wedding trip to New, York the couple will reside in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26

poses and 1t will also afford ample room for luggage of those who use the car for touring.
 Two additional luggage compart- ments at the rear of the seat are ad- ditional conveniences for carrying packages in town.
 The roadster Is equipped, as Is the touring car, with disc steel wheels with demountable rims as regular equipment, although artillery wood wheels are furnished as optional equipment.
 A plate glass rear window adds to the appearance of the car and the Alenlite system of chassis luFbrica- ton is a special convenience.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Fairfield

David Vas Hoosear, who was round dead in Norwalk last Tuesday, was well known here. MT. Van Hoosear searched and indexed all of the old Revolutionary records in the possession of the town, for the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. These works can be viewed at the town hall.
 Mrs. Conrad Buckingham, of Mill Hill, Southport, slipped from the rear porch of her home Thursday morning and suffered painful bruises and cuts was not as severely injured as first thought, being able to preside at a family dinner given at her home, later in the day.
 The football game between the Fig CTS of Fairfield and the Owls of Greens Farms which was postponed Thanksgiving day will be played Sun day in the Greens Farms oval AS this is one of the last games of the season all Fairfielders who possibly Oval to root for F'airfield's undefeat- ed Tigers.
 The dance given by Miss Etta Brothwell at the Greenfield Country club Thursday, was 8, great success despite the indictment weather. Among those present were: Lillian Mills. Sarah and Julia Gallagh, Con stance BOuSQuaC, Helen aOQSe, and Lois Brothwell. Bertha Staples, Dorothy Benedict, Ruby Jennings, Betty Coates, Dorothy Jennings, James Gallagher, Hermass Bousquat. Robert Hodges, Kenneth Banks and Fred Peterson.
 Ruth Wakenan, daughter of Judge Bacon Wakeman, is spending the week end in Boston where she is the guest of Rose Dardani who Is attend ing dramatic art school in the Hub city.
 Kenneth Banks, of Greenfield. who attends RenseI1aer Polytechnic in Troy. is the guest of his parents over the week end.
 Miss Betty Coates. who attends Smith College, Is the guest of her parents for the week end.
 Fred Peterson will return to Storrs Agricultural College Monday, after spending the week end as the guest of his parents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
NAVY MAusHLP SAILS.

Washington. Nov. 26 - The navy Christmas mail ship, the Oiler Sapelo will sail for European waters on Dec from Newport. R. l., 1t was an rounccd today. The Sapelo was as- signed to take the place of the Ala meda, recently damaged by fire. Mail 10 be carried overseas for Christmas delivery must be on board not later tEan Dec. 6.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
HrGHWAYNIEN GET sss.

Two highwaymen. armed with re- John Butler, 3SS Lafayette street, last night backed the proprietor into a corner at the point of a pistol, and took S32 from the cash register. The robbery has been reported to the po- lice for investigation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
MARRIAGES

Marriages.
 John F. Luddy, 1898 Seaview ave- nue, factory worker, and Elizabeth Pocick of 59 Prospect street, house. worker.
 Louie Tocchi, S9 Highland avenue cook, and Mary Battogoloa, 121 High land avenue, cashier.
 Fred Horn, Waterbury, salesman, and Mary Lundberg, 635 Fairfield
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
RUSSELL NAMED CLERK.

William F. Russell, late of the tax collectors office, has been named clerk of the Board of Appraisal at the annual salary of s1,0e0 a year. MT. Russell resigned from the tax office when Edward A. Drew succeed ed Howard F. Smith. His appoint nnent to the appraisal board was made by Andrew J. Northey, secre- tary of the board and a member of the Repu ublican town committee. Russell will succeed John F. Bowling, who has been retained temporarily in charge of the Board of Assessors of fee.