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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Report Advises
 Closing of Oak
 Picture Theatre

In an exhaustive report submitted to the Common Council Monday night, the special committees appoint ed to inspect theatres and schools on the matter of fire hazards, it is recom- mended that the Oak moving picture theatre at George and Center streets be closed. The building is described as unsafe for moving pictures
 On the whole, Bridgeport amuse- r1ent places and schools are found to be safe, but number of minor changes are suggested for the Plaza, Lyric, American and Elite theaeres. The Eltinge theatre. Arion and Va runa halls and the BrooSlawn dance pavilion are reported to be in bad condition, but no recomm endation Tor the closing of these places is made.
 The chief fault discovered in a
 unnber of schools as well as theatres, . the absence of panic locks on the ioors Sprinkler systems are also aeking in many cases. and it is sug- Sested that the installation of these devices would greatly decrease the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Verdict Gives
 Plaintiff $500

A verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Mrs. Mary Rozic, to collect $500 from turned by a Superior court jury yes terday afternoon. The woman had asked damages of $3,OOO, while the defendant had entered a counter suit for a like amount. Judge John W. Banks heard the case, which occupied court three days.
 So ended the famous hair pulling pepper throwing battle, that the wom- en engaged in June 21, last, on Cedar street, South Norwalk. Jealousy over a "job'' in a factory that one woman obtained following the discharge of one, was said to have been the cause of bad feeling. The plaintiff was rep resented by Keogh & Candee, and the defendant by Attorney John Cuneo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
1e MILLION BUSHELS
 POTATOES ON FARMS

Washington, March 22.-Stocks of potatoes in the hands of farmers and local dealers March 1, in the fifteen leading potatoe states are estimated at eo,946. GOO. bushels by the depart ment of agriculture.
 Of this quantity 7S,4S6,0o bushels were held by farmers and 17,460, GOO bushels by local dealers. Of the hold ings in the hands of producers, S0,- qS50O0 bushels are expected to move off the farm and 42,556,G GOO to be re- tafned. AS this is the first year that stocks of potatoes on March l have teen estimated by the department. there Is no basis for comparison with srocks in preceding years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
ychologist To
 Give Lectures

Dr. Warren Hall, psychologists. will have charge of the character and psychology class to be given under the auspices of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The course will in clude 14 lessons and will cover the study of applied psychology, the con scious, the subconscious and the fore conscious mind, psycho-analys1s and character study. Twenty persons have joined and membership Is not limited.
 AS soon as the class Is large enough regular meetings will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms in State street, Monday evenings.
 Dr, Hall will illustrate his lecture with slides. At the end of the course he will make out a chart with the individual traits and characteristics of each member both good and bad and will give advice as the means of correcting the bad features of the particular person.
 For further information and for applications for membership, apply to Assistant Secretary c. A. Willard of the Chamber of Commerce..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
SEVEN MEMBERS OF
 FAMILY POISONED BY GAS

Coal gas poisoned seven persons in one family at o'clock this morning. When William Elmstead, age 49, of 3S Sheridan street, awakened early to- day he felt weak and stuporous. He managed to make his way to a win dow and opened it. The air quickly revived him and he notified neighbors who in turn notified Dr. F. J. O'Brien of the Emergency hospital. He inn mediately responded with the emer- gency ambulance and treated Mrs. William Elmstead. age 36, Raymond age IT, Margaret, age ', Lillian, age 4, William. Jr., age 3 and the baby. age months. for coal gas poisoning. All completely recovered and were left
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Algonquin Club
 Renews Its Lease

The Algonquin club has renewed its lease for period of i've years on it's present quarters at an advance rental of fifty per cent. over last year, 1t was announced to the membership by the trustees of the organization. It Is planned to make many redecorations-
 A renewal of the lease on the quar- ters of the Bridgeport club has been offered the organization at an lncreas- ed rental. Whether the lease will be renewed or not will be taken up at the next meeting. The present lease exnireS Anril
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
WOMAN GIVEN
 SUSPENDED SENTENCE.

Defended by Salvatore F. Genuario. against whom disbarrment proceed ings are pending in the Superior court, Mary Sette. New Canaan. was given a suspended jail sentence of one year, when arraigned before Judge John F. Kellogg in Superior court criminal side, yesterday afternoon. She was accused of stealing silk shirts. tewelry and other merchandise from a New Canaan store, October 2S, last The fact that she is the mother of a small boy. caused Judge Kellogg to be lenient in this case.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
FACTORY NIGHT TO
 BE MONDAY AT Y. M. 0. A.

Factory night will be held at the Y. M c. A. Monday evening by the Acme Shear company employees. The program will be largely ofh an ath- letic nature. the main attraction be- ing a volley ball game between the Acme Shear and the Y. NJ. c. A. busi- ness men. A basketball game between the office and factory teams of the shop will also be a feature of the evening. Fred Tordoff, chairman of the executive committee, will be as- sisted by several sub committees in making the factory night suc-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
sNEVER TOOK Seo WORTH
 OF BATHS IN MY LdFF'

Cody. wyo.. March 22-JeR Chap man wasn't even a regular Saturday nighter.'' he protested in defense against an action of Blanche Gokel, proprietor of a 'hot springs bath establishment here, who was suing him for $130 due on baths.
 The court awarded a judgment of $50 against Chapman. prompting this explosion from the defendant:
 sT declare I never took $e0 worth of baths in four months. Tn fact Your Honor. I never took $50 worth of baths in my whole Hfe.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Some nice fine kid gloves at S2.5O

Kid gloves from overseas, with that fitting ability fine finish which marks imported gloves. Kid of smoothness and beauty, of nice weight and with just the right amount of elasticity to insure smooth and beauty.
 Tan white and black, two clasp style $2.5O Good chamosette gloves with somewhat the air of suede, gray covert white and beaver shades-$1. Children's white chamosette gloves with prettily- embroidered backs-85c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
DOGS BITING AGAIN.

The dogs and cats are at it again. For the first time in several months a dog and cat bite have been recorded at the Emergency hospital Bertha Turner, age 24, of Riverside Drive, Fairfield, applied yesterday afternoon for treatment to a cat bite and Albert Sentora. age T, of SIS Main street, asked for treatment to a dog bite
 Dr. J. F. Walsh cauterized both
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
SMALL SUIT FILED.

Lewis Macomber asks damages oe s75o from Irving NJ. Day, all of Greenwich, in a writ filed yesterday afternoon in Common Pleas court. An amount of S5TSzO is alleged due William T. K1ees is also named as one of the plaintiffS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
MICHAEL KANE TO SPEAK.

Anericanization Leader Michael Kane of the Acme Shear company will be the speaker at the Naturalization class of the Industrial Department of the Y. M. c. A to be held Friday evening at 7:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
DIR. o'RRIEN CELEBRATES.

Even doctors have birthday. Dr. Francis !. O'Br;en of the Emergency hospital is celebrating his S0th birth day today in New York city renewing old college acquaintances and visit ing relatives as well as enjoying him. self
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22

fire hazard.
 Polls, Dawe's new theatre in State stret and the new Capitol Cheatre il East Main street are entirely safe, and constructed according to law.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
TWO YEAR OLD BOX HURT.

While playing about his home yes terday afternoon, two-year-old Stan lev Wildnan, of 375S Main street, fell and severely lacerated his forehead nr. T. F. walsh responded with thu emergency ambulance. treated and left the boy at his home
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22

Headaches from Slight Colds. Laxative PROMO QUININE Table-s relieve the Headache by curing the Cold. A tonic laxative and germ de stroyer. The genuine bears the sig nature of E. W. Grove. (Be sure you get BROMO.l soc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Basement.

Ian which was held yesterday after noon in the late home, 1145 Barnum 1 avenue Members of the organiza- ton acted as paIlbearers and inter ment was made in Lakeview ceme-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Wednesday, March 22, 1922.
, Silks that'll yield
 a fine service.

For bouses or for gown, light and fine silks of both beauty and strength. From pongee crepe each pre- sents beauty and character
 Pure silk de chine, nice weight and luster good dark and light colors,- D$2
 Canton crepe of pure silk 40 inches wide, supple and of delicious crepey texture, in range of coors including the brilliant beauties of the season. $35O
 Pongee in natural hue and of excellent strength and eVefness- $50
 Taffeta silk in soft chiffon finish lovely luster rich dark colors- $1 q5
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22

London. March 22-Au ancient fountain pen made 200 years ago has been sold in London for S160. It was entirely made Of metal, very heavy and was fitted with . quill nib.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Likable fabrics for gowns and suits.

Woolens of seasonable weight of pleasing color, of tasteful pattern-and in fine range for now
 French serge of delighting weight and in rich navy blue $15O Checks of pure and fine wool, pleasing in size and in effect, excellent in quality $25O Tricotne of smooth softness and impressive beauty strength IS combined with beauty, navy brown and oack- $45O Tweeds and homespuns for sports and business wear rich III their wealth of color cool in their effect sturdy thelr weave $195 to 1850
 Third noor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Joseph Henry Wells.

The funeral Of Joseph Henry Wells, 54 of 22 Baldwin street, Fort Trum- bull Beach, Milford, for many years employed at the Rostand Manufac- row morning at o'clock from his late home, and in St Mary's church. Milford, at s:3G, when Rev F. H. McClean will celebrate a high mass of requiem Interment will be made in St Aary.s cemetery, Milford Mr.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
ALMANAC

Advertise In The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
George W. Toilette

George W. Toilette, who died Monday at his home in Naugatuck Gardens, will be buried tomorrow af- ternoon in Milford cemetery. Rev G. Everett Knollmeyer of St. Peter $ Church will conduct the service. which win be held in the norfuary chapel of George J. Smith and Son. Broad street, Milford. at 2-30- The deceased is survived by his wife. one sister and two daughters
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
OBITUARY
Salina Mary OIson

The funeral Of Salina Mary. aged one year and six months. daughter of Carl and Andrea Olson. was held this afternoon at o'clock from the home of her parents, 946 Huntington road. Interment was made in Union cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
GOssard are personal cOrsets.

Gossard corsets built to fit certain persons; to bring comfort and and stylish carriage to certain persons.
 All fall naturally into either of nine cer- tain we'll defined figure types. These types have been carefully considered by the Gossard corset makers Cor sets have been built to meet the needs of each.
 No two are exactly alike yet each is to be given proper corset from the Gossard diversity of styles
 This is true of every from the slender and tall to the short woman of heavy figure.
 Intelligent aid in choosing your own personal Cos sard is to be had here at your convenience.
 One feature of special comfort marks Gossards:- they lace in front and easily adjusted to the figure each day. Welbuilt, graceful scientific, sensibesuch are Gossards at $275 to $6.50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Little lace edge on these 19c kerchiefs.

Dainty and fresh and different; pretty handkerchefs indeed Their edging of lace gives them genuinely different effect Nice carnbric correct size,-19c. Color's life and charm appears others con- trast.
 They all in co1or and in enlvening color. In corner is embroidered pleasing fgure-25c. MEMS fulsized handkerchiefs of good soft finish 1212c.
 Combination dinner
 Thursday 35c In the lunchroon, satisfying and appetzing dinner Thursday at this special price.
 Choice of with Chicken  Brond macker with lemon  7aAeo men opaiAsn samo with Vegetab salad, lambs 1
 
 ho1ceo of Fruit jelly, cake, pudding
 35c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Girls are entitled to this news of coats.

Girls ssrnata asnnel lynadeas IS Often fabrics, We think actually Twedsp their smooth pleas andthe thorough
 favoit this almost dominates dngshm woolens that like camlsar
 
 Complete gathering
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22

Wells, who formerly lived in Water bury, was well known in Milford where he has resided for the past 20 years.
 He is survived by his wife. Mar garet; three sons, Arthur of this city, Harold and Leslie, and one daughter, Mrs Joseph A1liano of Milford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22

Times Ads Bring Results
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Mrs. Laura Newell

Rev. Andrew IF. Chamberlain of the Stra6ord M. E. church, omeiated at the funeral of Mrs. Laura A Newell, wife of Irving J. Newell, which was held yesterday afternoon from her home, 26 Homestead avenue. Strat- ford. Interment was made in Lake view cemetery. The pallbearers were Jesse Porter, Dudley Clark, John Caldwell Richard Caldwell, Albert Sohn and Thomas Joyce.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Pefer Bolan

Members of St-SJohns' lodge, F. and A. M- of Stratford, conducted the service at the funeral of Peter Bo-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
John Conway.

John Conway. s1. who died Mon day in Southport will be buried to- morrow morning in St. Thomas cem- etery in Fairfield. The funeral will be held at o'clock from his home, Harbor road. Southport, and in St. Thomas church in Fairfield. a half hour later. where a high mass of re- quiem will be celebrated. The de- ceased is survived by three children, John, Jr.; Mary and Julia of South port, and two grandchildren.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-22
Tasteful waists for full figures.

 Waists that slenderize the full fgure to i'm part grace. Handmade waists with pretty drawnwork and en brodered dots; have square neck and roll colar sizes to 54.
 Lace-trimmed voie waists with V neck and flat col lar; good acermmed model with fine tucks; sizes 4e to 52
 Each style of extra interest at $3
 
 New cleanly rugs
 of CongOleum. One great big chap will the entire from side side and end to end. It's feet by 15 feet New patterns and splendid colors; great durability tasteful.
 Congoleum has hard surface but not toobrlliant fin ish It has fexiblity-and it will wear a long time These rugs will be worth meeting- $125O Same quality in small size of feet by 1o1a feet
 $950
 Third door
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-06
TWIN ISLAND CAMPS At Skinner IN THE
MOOSE RIVER SECTION
improvements on Buildings Interesting Trails
Have Been Opened--A. S. Yates Proprietor

Another delightful retreat is at the
Twin Island Camps at Skinner of
which A. S. Yates is proprietor, These
camps are located in the Moose River
Megantic regions at the extreme head
of Moose River on the shore Of Twin
Island Pond. They are back in the
woods four and one-half miles from
the Canadian Pacific railroad station
at Skinner with an elevation of 1900
feet above sea level. Every true
sportsman must know that this means
fish and game.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-06

Canaan Manley D. Holt of Clin-
ton to Peter J Mchaud of Grand
Falls, ". b. land containing about
fifty acres
Skowhegan-J. H. Lancaster to
Central Maine Power Company, flow
age rights ON the north side of the
kennebec River; JOS. A. Chabot to
Nancy Church, land with buildings on
the south side Of the Kennebec River.
llartland-Cora NJ Estes to Charles
II. Emery, land with buildings.
Bingham Earl L. Taylor to AL
yah S. Witham, land in Bingham vii
Raymond l.. Whitney. land on the
lago cemetery; S. j. Whitney to
south side Of Rollins street in Bling
ham.
Embden George l.. Hovey of An
son to Edna II Thorne, land on the
west shore Of Embden Pond.
Harmony Eliza f. Tibbetts to Ell
mer G. Trafton, land.
Starks-Aliee T.. Oliver to owen
Oliver, land with buildings on the
south side of the road leading from
Starks To Pennington.
Fairfeld-IIoll.s A. Simpson of
w nsloW to Charles Mackay, land; En-
och kierstead to c. MacKay, land;
Fred w. Drawn to Calvin b. Horne,
land with buildings.
COrnYiile- f. II. Colby of Bingham
to viii ann W. Durgin, land.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-06
THE COUNTY SUNSHINE
FIELD DAY
Ladies From Different Sections "a
Somerset Gather AT Lakewood Tor
Annual Event

On Thursday last the annual Som
erset County International Sunshine
Society held Is Field Day at Lakewood
with the county branches present
There VAS a good attendance cOns.d-
cring the iuclemency Of the weather
The afternoon program opened at two
O'Clock with piano trio by Mrs Ro-
salic Cote. Mrs A. = Borden and
Miss Edna Lanctot; reading by Eliza
beth Hamilton, y anD solo, Edna
Adams of Skowhegan. with encore;
song, Mrs Resale cote with Mrs
Borden accompanying on the piano;
piano solo, Miss Elizabeth Glaylin;
song, three small Z rls from Rainbow
Branch with Mrs. Borden accompany
ing on the piano; piano solo, Miss
EDNA Lanctot. The business meet
ing followed opening at 30 o'clock
with the Lords Prayer being repeat
Cd and the Sunshine Motto in unison.
A letter was read from Mrs. II Il
pulsifcr of Auburn, state president
WHO was unable to come. Mrs. Z
II. White. the state secretary and
treasurer OF Lewiston. gave report
on the International convention at
New York. The seerctarys report
Of the Mizpah Branch of North An
son, Golden Glow Branch Of Madison
Centre. Sunnower Branch Of Bing-
ham. Golden Rad Branch OF Skow-
hogan, Forget Me Not Branch of Mad
ison and Rainbow Branch of Arson
WAS listened to with much interest.
Explanations of the state work were
given by Mrs White while Mrs Min
ME Il. Wheeler, State vice president
Showhegan, gave a report of the tinan-
cial conditions and work of the
Branch in the county. The election
OF officers resulted as follows: prcsid-
ont. Mrs. Cora Hilton; vice presid-
ent, Mrs. Emma b I'd; secretary,
Mrs. Minnie II. Wheeler; treasurer.
Mrs. Cora WEIGH; executive commit
tee, Mrs. josephine Glaylin Mrs.
Emma Bird, Mrs. Emily Iolwav, Mr..
Esther J Collins. Ms Rose Borden.
Mrs. Thurza Savage and Mrs Addic
Fredcr ok. 1t was voted to have the
next annual field day on the last
Thursday in Juno 1929.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-06
STILL AT MADISON

Fred Trial OF Madison was before
Judge Sawyer, on a search and seiz-
ure case. the warrant being sworn
by Deputy Sheriff Elmer Adams and
served by Deputy Adams. Croeker
of Canaan, and George Walker Of An
son. AT Trials home they found a
full fledged still, and considerable
quantity of alcohol it was claimed
AT the hearing before Judge Saw
yer, Trial admitted his guilt and sen
tence was imposed of two months in
Jail and $500 and costs, and tNo
months additional in default of pay
mcnt
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-06
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded at the Somerset
Registry of Deeds office during the
past week.
Madison-Henry A. Johnson of
Mad son TO Delbcrt y Sawyer of Ma
Olson, land on the west side of West
on avenue, so called and formerly
owned by W W Johnson in Octo-
Der 1892; e. f. Towne to Daniel Lam
dry, land lot No. IA on plan of Oak
Grove Park, as laid out by G. S. Hum
phrey & Son in August 1921; Leroy
r. Gray to GlendOYer A Church land
on the north side of Park street.
Cambr dge- Albert L. Morrill, to
Fred &. pease, land being the old Co
burn farm, so-uAlled without wood
lot.
Palmyra Chas o. Burns Of Pitts
Geld TO Leo Tozier of Newport land
containing about fifty acres and for
merly owned by Mary A. Cookson in
1917.
Athens-Thomas {. Fox of Show
hogan to George W. Hawkes. of Fal-
mouth. land; r. II. Colby of Bling
ham to W. W Durgin, land.
Mercer Israel Latham to Grace f
Lowell. land being part of the John
II. Jones farm s0-called.
Norridgcwock L zzie E. Allen of
Bucksport To Carl II. Gilman. land
with buildings Edith w burgess to
T.. r.. Keycs. land known as the Chase
house and lot on the north side OF
he kennebec river
Lexington Plantation - John r.
Boynton al Arson To Walte, \. boyn-
ton ul LvA..s-lon. 49, ---.-4~.Iy own
od hv Dora il A..s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-06
Democrats Have County Meeting

In spite of the rain and hard ira
Yelling, there was a good attendance
at the county meeting of Democrats
held hero last Thursday afternoon
with Attorney c. e. Games of Scion
presiding. \ feature of the meeting
was the organ Eat on of Il Pattangall
Club among the Democratic ladies
with the following officers: chairman,
Mrs. Howard Friend; vice chairman,
Mrs. II. S. Hopkins; secretary. Mrs.
f. II. Madden; treasurer, Mrs. Belle
Morrill,. Among the speakers of the
day were Mayor Tibbetts of Water
Vile, candidate for representative to
Congress, Mrs w. II. Pattangall Of
Augusta and Judge Harvey II. Braz-
Zcll of Fairfield In the course OF
her remarks. Mrs. Pattangall men
toned the pleasing conditions which
Mr.. Pattangall. cand date for Cover
nor, is finding in his work in the
state. At the CONCLUSION of the
meeting lunch of sandwiches, punch
and ice cream were served by COM
mittee composed of Mrs. Kate Simp-
son, Mrs. Hopkins. Mrs. Madden,
Mrs. d. B. Bearce, Mrs. Lila B.
F'r end, Mrs. Sarah William. Mrs. A..
+. Bisson, Mrs. l.. b. Rowell and
Mrs Eva Luckow.