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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31

Rode1'ick Ludwig, traffic po- lice officer, attached to police
 headquarters, will be transferred tomorrow to the 4th precinct where he will begin patrol duty. The cause for the transfer is a mistake which ftoddy made Sat- urday while directing traffic at the corner of Elm and Main streets. Roddy nlistook Police Commissioner Ryan for somebody probably. Eddie Cantor, and when the commissioner stopped his car in front of clothing store which Roddy had been ord- cred by his superior officers to keep clear of obstruction, the officer told him he would have to move. Ryan is then said to have flashed his badge on the officer and at the same time to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
Postpone Water Hearing As MT.
 Cornell Is HI

Due to the illness of City Attorney John A. Cornell the hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on the petition of the Bridgeport Hydraulic company vs. the City of Bridgeport for the right to raise the water rates and charge the city a fire service for water used in extinguished fires has been postponed to an indefinite date, it was announced today at the office of the city attorney.
 The Utilities Commission has agreed to the pOStpOnment as has Attorney Arthur Marsh counsel for the Hydrau- lie company. MT. Cornell was taken suddenly ill last night and will ba forced to remain at his home for several days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31

Cantor Rosenblatt, of the Temple Ohab Zedek, of New York, has been given a contract to sing nine times in Jewish synagogues in Philadelphia, at $5,000 per performance, more than ever was paid Caruso. He came from Hamburg, Germany, eleven years ago at a small salary.
 He was the center of attraction at the Shapiro Memorial meeting in Bridgeport An instance following that meeting is not generally known to Bridgeporters. In the railroad sta- tion Cantor, Rosenblatt and the fa- nous tenor, John MacCormack, were introduced. q am som metimes called the Jewish MacCormack," said Can tor srnilingly.
 And do you object to that?" said the famous tenor.
 "Not at all" replied the Cantor, s'I regard it as a compliment" The two famous singers shook hands and parted after a pleasant conversat t1on..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
SOME DOUBT
 MRS. GIBSON'S
 MURDER TALE
Star Eyewitness in New Jersey Church Murder Tragedy Married, Not Wdow-Prosecutor Mott Likely to Turn Evidence Over to Grand Jury Today or Tomorrow

New Brunswick, N. J.. Oct 3t-(I N. S)-Angered by persistence of photographers who trying to take her picture against her wishes Mrs Jane Gbon farmer and eyewitness of the double murder of Rev. Edward w. Hall and Mrs James Mls the choir singer fired them with
 shotgun early today Although she knelt took aim she failed to hit any of the photographers.
 A motor containing of "hard boiled picture takers drive to the Gibson farm the Gibson whose patience has been ehaused by her efforts evade photographers mooned to them They fail ed to d0
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
Youngest Bootlegger,
 12, In Juvenile Court

New York, Oct. 31-I. N. S.)- The youngest bootlegger in cap- tivity-Andrew Nagy. aged 12- sat in Children's Court today and unused upon the inequalities of Mir. VoIstead's famous CD law.
 Patrolmen Sullivan and oLeary members of the plain clothes force-testified that they went to Andy's home and politely fn- quired if it were possible to barter for strong drink. They said that Andy replied:
 Sure
 Then said the detectives. each bought a snifter of gin for 50 cents a copy after which Andy re- marked:
 "Havc one with me-
 The Children's Society will at- tempt to reorganiZe Andy's morals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
4 Dead; 70 Hurt When Passenger Express Crashes
 Into Rear Of Sho1u Train

injuries of the zen had not been determined and no cause of the collision was yet evident.
 Three sleePers on the rear of the carnival train, consisting of 35 cars, were badly damaged, the re- port indicated. The locomotive on the passenger train was dam aged but the reports failed to state whether or not the engine crews were inj ured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
NINTH DEMOCRATS
 MEET SUNDAY

Ninth district Democrats will meet at their club rooms, East Main and Shelton streets, Sunday for the pur- pose of completing final arrangements for election November 7. All Demo- crats of the Ninth district are urged to attend as business of importance will be discussed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31

Houston, Tex, Oct. 3t.-Four employees of q carnival company were fatally injured and ten oth- CTS hurt early today when South eern Pacific passenger train No. 109 which left New Orleans last night, ran into the rear of WOr- tfaam Brothers show train at Ad- cline, La.. according to meagre reports received at Southern Pa ciffc offices. This morning the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
Democratic Victory In
 Nation, Prediction Of
 U. 5. Senator Caraway

Washington, Oct. 31.--(INS)-With his pockets filled with predictions of Democratic victory Senator Caraway Democrat of Arkansas, returned here today speaking of Ohio Indiana and Missouri and declared the Democrats would unquesOnably carry all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
FOOTBALL GAME NOV. n TO AID
 ISABEL HOGAN
Tickets for Armistice Day Contest Will Be Put on Sale Within a Few Days-Campaign Proceeds Apace.

Tickets will be placed on sale within few days, it was learned today for the football match which will be played Newfeld Park Arnstice Day to help swell
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
 GOOD WILL FUND

Peter Davey y 5000
 The City ts asked to send in con- tributions to the Good Will Fund to raise s1 730, the amount needed to reach S5,0o0 to match the same amount given by the American Committee for Devastated France to enable Bridgeport to be repre- sented in the Good Will delegation Send checks to the Bridgeport Times or to First National Bank or the American Committee Good Will Fund. Checks made out to Amsri- can Committee for Devastated France Let us send< our repre- sentative over in the right way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31

IS I-Iegeu 10 nave retOFteu.
 Roddy claims he did not know the commissioner and here is where the hitch came in. However, as a mat ter of discipline. Roddy will take up his new duties at the fourth pre- cinct tomorrow.
 Superintendent Flanagan said this morning that it was an unfortunate incident, that Ludwig had always been good policeman but that the morale of the department must not be weakened and that discipline must be maintain ed. He was not ready to announce who would take up Lud- wigs duties. The transfer is effec- tive tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
GRAND JURY TO TAKE AIURDER PROB
WEATHER:

Weather forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight and We'd nesday. For Connecticut: Fair to- northwesterly winds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
TRANSFER FOR POLICEMAN WHO
 RILES SUPERIOR
Traffic Officer Ludwig Ordered Police Commits soner Ryan to "Move On"-Must Go Back and Pound Pavements for His Indiscretion.

have told him that he was police commissioners. Here is where Roddy made the mistake.
 Alright make it snappy,'' he Is alleged to have retOrted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31

The former German Kaiser, formerly one of the worlds most powerful rulers, will be married Sunday to Princess Hermine of Russo, widow with five chill dren The Kaiser's entourage are speaking of the future Elm peror and his proposed wife as their majesties." At least the
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31

The Rumanian governmen mo- tifies the American State Depart ment that 1t will send a com mission to take up the question of refunding it's 1000, 900 debt to the United States. England sets an example which the rest of Europe in debt to the United States will doubtless follow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31

By GOV. HENRY J. ALLEN.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
MRS. JOHN b. WILSON ELECTED
STATE r. n. A. HISTORIAN

The State Parent-Teacher Associa-
tion at its closing session Friday at
the Vocational School in Louisville,
elected the following officers to serve
during the next two years; historian,
Mrs. John B. Wilson, Hartford;
treasurer, Mrs. V. o. Gilbert, Louis
vile; second vice president, Mrs.
John L. Graham, Owensboro; audi
tor, Mrs. G. A. Goodell, Louisville.
This honor conferred upon local
P. T. A. member, Mrs. John B. Will
son, is highly deserved. Since the
Hartford P. T. A. was organized sew
eral years ago she has been con-
stant and earnest worker and was
during a large part of this time the
associations local president. The
organization has performed a great
service here and to her efforts more
than to any other individual member
is due this success. We congratu-
late the state organization upon their
selection of Mrs. Wilson to fill this
high position.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
CONCORD

Apr. 13.-Sunday school at this
place, is progressing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Estil Allen are the
proud parents of a baby boy. Estil
is all smiles.
Mr.. Lafe Stone has moved on the
farm recently vacated by his son.
Oda Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Holbrook.
of Hartford, have moved to this
vicinity.
Wilma, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Ira Allen happened to a
very painful accident last Sunday.
While playing with an AK she cut
her toe nearly off. A physician was
called and several stitches were
taken. She is improving nicely.
Mrs. A. R. Murton and Mrs. r. ID.
Lauterwasser visited Mrs. A. ]. Car
ter recently.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
BENNETT-HAGERMAN

Miss Mattye Jane Bennett and Mr..
James Leslie Hagerman we're united
in marriage at the home of the
bride near Centertown, at 1 o'clock
Sunday afternoon in the presence OF
a number of relatives and friends.
Rev. Russell Walker, pastor OF Hart
ford Baptist church, performed the
ceremony. Miss Emma Tichenor and
Mr.. Ray Cornell were the attendants.
The couple left immediately for
Louisville where they will make
their home.
The bride is the beautiful and ac-
complished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harve Bennett, Of near Center
town. She formerly attended High
School at Hartford and has wide
circle of friends here as well as in
her home community. The groom
who is the only son of Mr.. and Mrs
Joe Hagerman, Of this city, gradual
ed from Hartford High School in the
class of 1920 and for more than a
year thereafter was a member oi
The Hartford Herald force. Since
leaving here he has been employt
as macinist-operator on the Mason
ic Home Journal, Louisville. He il
one of .Hartford's most popular and
promising young native sons.
We join the many other friends
Of the young couple in wishing then
prosperity and happiness as thel
journey through life together.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
HARTFORD, KY. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 49, 1922.
MRS. A. ID. WHITE

Mrs Margaret Elizabeth White,
wife of A. ID. White, of this city,
died at 2 o'clock p. m. Friday, after
a protracted illness of nephritis, at
the advanced age Of 73 years, five
months and one day. She had been
cripple since fall a few years
ago.
She was born at Centertown, Nov.
18th, 1S4S, the daughter of George
and Elizabeth (Rowe) Ashby. In
1865 she was married to A. d.
White and from that time until her
death resided in Hartford. In early
life she professed faith in Christ
and Joined the Baptist church. Her
membership was with Walton's
Creek church near Centertown. She
was good, Christian woman loved
by wide circle of friends.
Besides her husband, she is surviv-
ed by two brothers, George Ashby
OF Centertown, and David Ashby, OF
Owensboro, and an adopted son J
D. White, a High School student
here. The funeral was conduct
ed from the home of b. b. Col
Inns, at o'clock, Saturday after
noon in the presence of a large con
course of sorrowing friends. Buria
occurred at Oakwood.
In the death of "Aunt Mag" as sh'
was familiarly known, the count!
has lost one of its best and most be
.cved women.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
GIRL Is INJURED

Miss Wilda Chinn. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Chinn, of near Hart
ford, suffered a broken wrist and Sc
we're bruises about her body and limbs
Monday afternoon. when the horse
she was driving became frightened
and ran away, overturning the bug
gy. Miss Chinn is a student in High
School here and has been driving the
horse to and from school for some
time.
The accident occurred near the M.
H. & E. crossing in Clay street. The
girl was first taken into the home of
Mr.. Ed Davidson, but was later re-
moved to the home of DR.. II. II.
Pendleton, who set her wrist and
treated her other injuries after which
she was taken to her home. The
buggy was demolished.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
I. G. TRAIN BURNS;
LOSS is 100000

Franklin, Ind, April 14.-Thir-
teen cars of train of valuable
freight northbound on the Illinois
Central Railroad were destroyed to-
day when the train was wrecked at
a washout on the road near Bar
gersville, eight miles west of Frank
lin.
Three of the cars, which had not
passed over the defective rails, car
ried large tanks of gasoline. These,
exploded and the thirteen cars were
soon a mass of flames. Five were
loaded with cattle and hogs, and
were consigned to the Indianapolis
Stockyards; one of the cars was fill
ed with cotton and the other cars
are said to have carried valuable
freight. The loss is estimated at
500, 900.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
NO. is
HARTFORD EXPERIENCING
A BUILDING BOOM
Business Houses Being Con.
siructed and Many Improve.
ments Made.

Hartford is experiencing a
business boom. A number OF i'm
provements are being made and
buildings constructed, among which
are the following:
The firm known as Wallace, Tay-
lor and Morris and composed of FL
mis- and Leonard Wallace, Parke Tay-
lor and Ernest Morris, has about
garage just across Main street from
Carson & Company's store. 1t is
100 IT. by As it., and is constructed
of brick with the exception of the
floor which is concrete. 1t is so con-
structed that other stories may be
added later.
/ j. w. Wilson is excavating and
laying the foundation for a two-story
brick grocery and meat market on
3 the site of the old Nall building on
the corner of Center street and the
street which intersests Center in
front of the Hartford Republican Of
flee. The building will be 60x20 it.
with a basement 40x20 it. He mas
the material on the grounds.
The firm known as c. b. Garden
6, Co., and composed of C. b. Garden,
j. Y. Hagerman and John Bell have
remodelled the A. c. A. building be-
tween the Baptist church and the de-
pct and have moved their -four mill,
iced etc, from their Old location on
Clay street near the railroad. They
have replaced their mill with one
having double the capacity of the
old one, and are now able to produce
so barrels per day.
NJ. T. Likens has recently made a
considerable addition to his place of
business on Main street.
Mr.. C. NJ. Wade has installed a
steam pressing and cleaning outfit
in what was formerly the rest room
near the Herald building. The firm
name will be Hatford Pressing Club.
A number of residences have been
constructed within the past few
months and many additions and re-
pairs are being made.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
CIVIL SERVICE ROW
BURIED BY SENATE

Washington, April IA. - Over
vociferous objections of the Demo-
Gratis the Senate today virtually bur-
led the "civil service row" which
has kept political Washington in a
ferment of excitement since the
Presidents summary dismissal of
27 chiefs in the bureau of engrav-
ing and printing.
Two resolutions offered by Mr..
Harrison, Democrat of Mississippi,
and Mr.. Caraway, Democrat of Ar
kansas, which would direct a Con-
gressional investigation of the dis
missals were referred to the Senate
Civil Service Committee, where 1t
was predicted they would die a
quiet death.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
Fl ARE KILLED IN
INDIANA TORNADO

indianapolis. April 17.-Twenty-
one persons are dead, hundreds in
jured and more than $1,000,000
worth of property damaged as a re-
suit of the heavy wind and rain
storms which struck Indiana today.
Houses were blown down, trees up
rooted, train derailed and several
branches of the railroads were forced
to suspend operations because of the
weakened conditions of tracks, wash
outs, and bridges being washed away.
The South Bend division of the
Pennsylvania Railroad was forced to
suspend operations because the
bridge over Eel River was washed
away and the Danville division of the
Wabash Railroad suspended opera
tions because of the weakened condi-
tion of the track.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
FISHING PARTY

A. happy fishing party journeyed
down the railroad to the bar-pits
April IL. 1t was a profitable as well
as pleasant hike. Quite a nice lit
tie string of fish was caught. The
following Seniors and Juniors COM
posed the lucky crowd: Misses
Beatrice Bean. Helen Barnett, Dor
cas- Lyons, Bessie Clark and Defrosia
Rome; Messrs. Luther Turner, Hull
bert Crowder, Herbert Porter and
Charlie Gill.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
JOE ELLIS LODGE
HOLDS ALL-DAY SESSION

Joe Ellis Lodge No. 473 F. & A. NJ.
of Bells Run, held an all-day meet
ing, last Saturday, initiatory work
being performed in all three degrees.
A very large number of masons from
that and other lodges of the county
were present and bounteous dinner
and supper was served. Besides the
limitations much other important
business was transacted and many
splendid masonic speeches delivered.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
J. II. BAIRD

]. H. Baird, of Livia, age IT, died
at IL o'clock Thursday morning. He
is survived by the following child
rem: DR.. S. c. Baird, Hartford !;
Robert Baird, Rockport; Albert
Baird, Handyville; Mrs. Emma Rum
mage, Arkansas, and Roy Baird, Pal
metto, Fla; and the following broth
ers: Price Baird, NJ. L. Baird, and
w. G. Baird, of Glenville; and A. A.
Baird, of Central City.
The deceased had been member
of the Masonic fraternity for more
than so years and was also an East
ern Star member. He was buried ac-
cording to the rites of these orders, a
large number from Daviess and sur
rounding counties participating.
The funeral was held at IL O'Clock
Saturday morning ats the Glenville
Baptist church, with interment in
the Glenville cemetery. Rev. ]. A.
Bennett, of Utica. and Rev. d. o
Cavanaugh, of Calhoun, had charge
of the services.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy
to our fellow townsman, DR.. Baird
a son of the deceased, in his be
reavement.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
NOTICE

All perons having claims against
the estate of William B. Igleheart,
deceased, will present the same to
me at my home. Centertoyn, KY. r.
F. d. No. l, on or before the first
day Of May 1922. properly proven.
as required by law, or they will be
forever barred; all persons know
ing themselves indebted to said
Igleheart will please settle same by
said date.
This March goth. 1922.
]. II. IGLEHEART,
Admir- of William B. Igleheart decd.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
MISS GERTRUDE SCHLEM-
MER GOES TO PADUCAH

Miss Gertrude Schlemmer, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. G. Schlem-
mer, of this city. has accepted a
stenographic position with the Crea-
sey Corporations Paducah Branch
House, of which A. G. Porter is mana
ger. Miss Schlemmer is graduate
OF Hartford High School and pursued
business course in the branch
school Of the owensboro Business
College. conducted here. last fall.
She later completed the course In
the Owensboro school. We predict
and wish for her success in her new
position.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
LATEST OIL NEWS

The Scott & Hickey well. near
Concord, in which oil was struck
recently will be shot as soon as the
roads permit the transportation of
nitro-glycerine to the place. Oil
men here believe it will be a good
producer.
The Smiths Grove Oil Co., of
this city, have preparations about
completed for drilling well on the
Tom Morris farm, which adjoins
the farm on which their producing
well is located.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
REVIVAL

The series of meetings being con-
Quoted at the Christian church hers
by Miss Alpha Cochran, Methodist
evangelist for the state OF Kansas, is
bringing out large audiences. Miss
Cochran is a lady of splendid educa-
tion and forceful speaker and 1t is
predicted by many that the meeting
will be avery successful one. Miss
Cochran's church is what is known
here as the Northern Methodist. She
just recently conducted very sue
cessful meetings at No Greek and
Washington.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1922-04-19
v. ]. CRAIG ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF K. {. A.
Teachers Prefer Merit System
In EIecting the State
Superintendent.

Election Of, w. ]. Craig, Of Bowl
ing Green, to succeed Mrs. M. L.
Hall, Of Shelbyville. as president OF
of the Kentucky Educational Asso-
citation, adoption Of resolutions ex-
pressing the policies Of the associa-
tion and an address on what the re-
Gently adjourned General Assembly
did for education in the State by
Senator H. v. Bell, of Lawrence
burg, featured the last general ses-
sion of the associations convention
Friday morning at the First Chris
tian Church.
Mr.. Craig. who is professor OF
science at the Western State Normal
School, was nominated by j. l..
Foust, superintendent of schools at
Owensboro. Others nominated for
the associations presidency were H.
L. Donovan, dean of Eastern Ken
lucky State Normal School; ]. w.
Ireland, superintendent OF public
schools at Frankfort, and Robert E.
Brown, of Dayton, Ky. Mr.. Craig
was elected by clear majority over
the other three nominees, and later
his election was made unanimous.
Other officers elected were: First
vice president, H. l.. Smith, superin-
tendent of public schools at Nichols
Vile, second vice president, v. o.
Milliken, superintendent Of public
schools at Pikeville, and third vice
president Judson Jenkins, superin-
tendent of Dawson Springs High
School, r. E. Williams, secretary
and treasurer of the association,
was elected last year for term OF
three years.
Professor Ireland and Prof. H. H
Cherry were elected membes of the
organizations Board of Directors
M. e. Lyon, Ashland. and Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction George
Colvin are the two members Of that
board whose terms did not expire.
Supt. Zenos E. Scott was elected
q member of the associations Legis'
lative Committee and Virgil Chap
man of Frankfort; Mrs Mary Brad.
ley, superintendent Of the Scott
County Schools; Mr.. r E. Williams
and Mrs. James Ross. teacher al
vile, we're elected delegates to the
convention Of the National Educa'
tional Association.
Reporting for the Legislative Con-
mittee, McHenry Rhoads of the
University of Kentucky. chairman Of
the committee, said that no repor!
would be made this year, as there
is no session of the General Assem-
bly, in 1928. but that at the mex
meeting of the association a full re
port will be submitted.
The convention went on record in
a resolution adopted as favoring &
continuov- State Board of Educa
tofn composed of men and womer
who hold on official position IN any
educational institution. public Oh
private. I'VE indorse a bipartisan
board" the resolution declared, "ai
the most likely to give bipartisan
administration"
Another resolution demanded the
nomination by both political par
ties of candidates for the office o.
Superintendent of Public Instruc
tion, with primary attention to ths
candidates qualifications for tn,
position, and that persons elected b,
permitted to continue to serve al
long as they render high-class serv
ice