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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
MOMENTS AND MEN'S CLUBS
 NOT ID MERGE

The Democratic Mems and Wo- mems clubs of the Eighth district will not merge, the committee on re- organization recently raised by the club has ruled, it was announced to- day by James J. Whalen, chairman or the reorganization committee.
 At a meeting earlier in the week the committee went over the entire situation in the Eightth district and adopted many radical changes 4 report will be made to the club at it's next meeting Tuesday night. Elec- ton of officers which was deferred at the last meeting, will be held Jan. uary 4, the commit ee has decided.
 The bylaws of the club with few changes were re-adopted and perma- nent membership and entertainment com GmitteeS were raised. the reorgan- iZation committee acting as the com mIttee on perman nent membership for the time being. It was voted 70 en- large the Board of Governors of the club from six to nine members and it was decided that as soon as the treasury of the club will permit the will move 10 larger quar- terS ana ill a more central part of the district. A merger of the mems and women'S clubs as suggested was turned down. the committee deemins it inadviss ble. but voting to assist
 he wom ems OrEa nizatiOn in every way possible. Four dollars yearly was agreed upon as membership dues.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
5000 QUARTS
 OF H00CH 60
 DOWN ASEWER
Thirsty Ones Look on Sadly as $3O,OOO Worth of Headaches Disap- pear.

Liquor, liquor everywhere and not a drop to drink best describes the sceen enacted yesterday when about 5000 quarts of frewater seized in Westport Nov. g. was destroyed in the rear of the county court house The scheme of wrapping the bottles in bags so that no glass might pc scattered about worked very we'll but much of the liquor scheduled to flow down a sewer drain pipe found lrz way to the gutter of a retaining wall thence to the side of the court house and flowed over the spillway to the sidewalk and road of Golden Hill street.
 The odors which began to permeate the air soon attracted the attention of many pedestrians who wended their way towards the source of the holocaust to witness the operations.
 The liquor. in quart bottles, six to a sack, was laid on the pavement and Sergeant of State Police Frak VereIu, assisted by his omnipresent body guard, Bernard ScaIly, broke the bot ties by swinging sledge hammers, permitting the in-fated contents of the bottles tc flow in the sewer. Sev- eral others present acted as Df1ic1al vandals, among whom were CiLy Prosecutor Vincent L. Heating and his assistant. Richard Swain MT. Keat.ng received a liquor bath when someone threw a sack of bottles on the ground near him and he relin- quished his hammer to Ed. Chad wick, superintendent of the court ouse building. Ed. proceeded to break the four cases of cognac in the sacks breaking a bottle at a time. at $20 a blow.
 States Attorney Homer S. Cum mings viewed the spectacle from a box seat he selected in one of the court rooms, while Justice of the Peace Willard Adams of Westport, who issued the destruction warrant, walked about to see that his warrant did not miScarry.
 Meanwhile the men implicated in the transportation of the forbidden fruit' which caused yesterdays pub lie demonstration are in jail or on bonds awaiting trial In the Criminal Superior Court. They are Frank Au- rillio Harry Delacca. Tony Rovello, Edward Romano and James Con forto. Cecil Sleeves, from whom the others are alleged to have stolen the load, is awaiting trial in the West port Court.
 The Lquor destroyed was valued at $30,00O. Although it was sug- gested that the liquor, all of good quality, be given to hospitals, the states attorney said it was not possi- ble to so dispose of it under the law, which requires that it be destroyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
FAIRFIELD

At a meeting of some of the men of Long Hill, held at the school build ing last Sunday afternoon, 1t was Vot- ed to organize a local Y. M. c. A. committee, under the County Asso- citation. A constitution was adopt ed. It wSs voted to defer election Of officers until Tuesday, Dec. 19. Plans were discussed for group work and participation in the County Y. M. C. A. Baseball League.
 Dr. John R. Mott, the International General Secretary of the Y. M. c. A., addressed a joint meeting of the Bridgeport Association and the Coun- ty Association last Thursday evening Dr. Mott's great personality gave power to his challenge to the associa- tions to expand their sphere of inf1u- ence during the coming years. Dr. Mott pointed out that the rising gen. eratfon of boys and young men was not, in any large sense one for Chris tan living. He also pointed out that the association was equipped to make a large contribution in entering into the lives of the boys and young men of t1lis generation.
 The County Committee met for a brief business session, following Dr. Mott's address.
 The County Leadership Training Conference met in conjunction with the leaders of the Bridgeport Asso- citation last Thursday evening to par IICIpdlS III d gwen Uy MT. Arthur Nichols and MT. Harry Baker of the International Y NJ c. A. Committee. The dem OnStratiOn was of the discussional method of conducting Bible Study groups.
 MT. Ohlweiley the leader of the Bethel Junior Y. M. c. A. group has been able to make arrangements for the use of the Assembly Hall at the Grassy Plains school as the regular meeting place of the group. The first meeting will be held on Wednes- day evening December 20. The fol- lowing week. Mir. Saxton, the County '. NJ c. A. Secretary, will be present to assist in the meeting. The group will now be able to proceed with its work on degrees and all the phases Of the "Y'' program
 The reports given at the regular meeting of the Wilton Y. NJ C. A Committee showed that the boys group was very active under the leadership of Mr Rene dict Plans were discussed for enlarging the fa- ci1ities for playing basketball Mr. Benensct was authorized to see what arrangements could be made.
 Mir. c. c. Hatfield the State-County Work Secretary, visited the Y NJ C. A. group of Sandy Hook on Monday evening. Mir. Hatfield told a very interesting story of his experience in Russia during the recent war The boys of this group now have a very
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
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intimate interest in their brothers in Russia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14

ion. He is to take a position in the ubsiness circles of Bridgeport. Rev MT. Guggenheim has filled the Devon pulpit for seven years.
 Officers of the church elected were as follows: clerk, Lewis F. Baldwin; collector, William Pearson; treasurer, H V. Clemens; board of directors, chairman Fred Sherwood, Harry Wildman and Walter F. Smith, who with the officers constitute the di- rectorate; pastoral committee, Her bert Peterson, H. M. Hanks, Mrs Mabel Evarts, Walter E. Fladd, Thomas Lauridson and Mrs. B. O. Paris.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
COMMEND SALE
 OF XMAS SEALS

Rev. John H. Landry, associate d. rector of the Catholic Charitable Blu reau and George Waldo. president ot the Rotary club, are two more local men Of prominence to commend ~ Christmas Seal sale.
 Their eudOrSeme entS are as follows Tt affords me the greatest pleasure to endorse the sale of Christmas seals cond ucted by the Visiting Nurse As sociation. The amount of good done by the association in preventive and curative effort in the fight against tuberculosis is difficult to measure. By care and instruction not only is the health of the victim of the nlalady restored. but the general health of the community IS safeguarded. I sincere ly hope the sale of Christmas seals this year will far exceed that of years past The Visiting Nurse Asso- agement and support of everyone"
 Yours sincerely,
 Cathol3c Charitable Bureau,
 (Signed) JOHN H. LANDRY,
 Associate Director.
 The campaign aga inst tEberculo- sis Is largely a campaign of educa ton -educatic1 against colds, intemper- arce, dampness. stale air, lack fo nourishing food: in fact. whatever lowers health and produces a predis- position to this disease As soon as 1t is understood that tuberculosis is not q necessary evil that it Is not hereditary. and that il can he conl- bated inteIIigentlv and successfully by attention to the rules of proper living it will soon cease to be menace. The proceeds from the sale of Christmas seals enable the Visiting Nurse Asso- ciat-On to carry this message to every home in Bridgeport, to the end that this scourge with its attenda mt suffer ing. social complications and expense to the city be eradicatad
 CSigned5 GEORGE WALDO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
Getting Too Fat?
 Try This Reduce

People who don't grow too fat are the fortunate exception. But if you find the fat accommodating or already cumbersome. you will be wise to follow this sugges- ton. which is I'&Orsed by thousands of people who know. Ask your druggist for AfarTnola Prescription Tablets and follow directions. One dollar is the price the world over. Get them from your own druggist or send price direct to Marmola Co.,. 46I2 Woodward Ave. De troit, Mich. By doing this you will be safe from harmful drugs and be able to reduce steadily and easily. without star vation diet tiresome eNercise.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14

Infants White Knitted Nit
 tens, ribbon trimmed, finely
 knitted. They have no
 thumbs 39c With thumbs-same quality
 .29c to soc AngOra BabySetts, consisting of cap, mittens, leggings and coat. Heavy quality brushed wool. COlOrs are white and pink. Sizes 1 and ? years, ................. $3.95 set AngOra Sets, consists of cap, Ieggings, mittens and jacket. Colors are buff, gray, brown and cardinal. S5.95 set
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
GETS ss.Ooo FOR AUTO INJURIES

George C. CEaTk of this city wa awarded damages of s3O09 in his suit for damages Of S10-0Oo yesterday nv the jury which heard the case in ihe civil side or the Superior Court Clark claimed tha- he was injured May 3 last when a car owned and driven bv James H. Burnam- the de- fendapt struck him at VfnceIlette and Main streets He received in illries of a permanent nature. he claimed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
Pastor in Devon
 to Enter Business

Devon, Dec. 14.-Despite a number of petitions bearing several hundred signatures asking him to reconsider his resignation as pastor of the Devon Union church, Rev. William J. Gug- genhetIn of Bridgeport, announced at the annual meting of the church that he had not changed his decis-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
ULSTER INVITES PRINCE
 OF WALES TO

Belfast, Dec. 14.-An invitation to visit Ulster in the Spring was sent to the Prince of Wales today by the Ulster government. It is believed that he will accept and that he will visit Dublin at the same time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
GREECE PLANS ELECTION.

Athens, Dec. 14.-A general cleo ton will be held in Greece as soon as the Near East Peace Treaty s signed at Lausanne, the Greek revolu- tionary committee announced today. Greece is concluding an important commercial treaty with Japan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14

E Infants Knitted Sets of all ,s wool yarn. The set consists
 Z: of jacket, bonnet and booties. Is Trimmed with pink and .blue 8 $1.95 set ' Infants Knitted Leggings of .8 heavy wool yarn. Made with <: out feet. White only, $1.19 ,a Infants Knitted Jackets. & Dainty trimmed with colors Is of pink or blue; also silk en- & broidery, .. S1.00 and S1.29 q Infants Knitted BOnnets-in |S the aviation style. Good g heavy quality. .59c to S1.OO 8 Infants Knitted Bonnets of 5 wool yarn, hockey style, 79c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14

MT. c. c. Hatfield, the state-County Work Secretary, visited the Y. NJ. C.
 A. group of Sandy Hook on Monday evening. Mir. Hatfield told a very interesting story of his experienc ces in Russia during the recent war The boys of this group now have a very
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-12-27
Masterson to Speak
This Afternoon at
Missionary Meeting

DIR. II. J. Masterson, lecturer and
world traveller, will give an address
on Mexico in which he will tell OF cor
ditions in that country and reasons
for their existence, at the Presbytcr-
ian church this afternoon at 2:45
o'clock, before the Federated Mission
airy society. As a resident Of Mexico
for several years, DIR. Masterson, who
js a psychologist of note. had oppor--
tunity to observe political and social
conditions there. The unrest in Mex-
leo is directly attributable to these he
maintains and will support his con
tention in his lecture this afternoon.
The lecture is given for the women
Of the city. A silver offering for the
benefit Of foreign colleges for women
will be taken.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-12-27
THE CLIMATE DIscovERER.

We hear that the man with the
largest head in California has just
died. He was probably the original
1Atiyeyson.-Lfe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-03
Legion Auxiliary Holds
Successful Bazaar

A very enjoyable and successful.
fair was held in Legion hall yester-
day afternoon and evening by TIE
American Legion auxiliary. The hall
was attractively decorated and booths
completely surrounded the ROOM The
different booths sold aprons. fancy
work. candy, and two specialties were
the fishing pond and the fortune
telling booth. Another feature was
the lunch and food booth at which
light lunches were served. In the
evening dozen or more tables of
whist were enjoyed by those present.
The general chairman was Mrs.
Mable Clark. The committee on fam
cy work was headed by Mrs. Mamie
Slower with Beatrice Hurley and
Mammie' Cote assisting. The COM
mittec on aprons was made up of
Rose Clair. chairman. Mary Butler,
and Mrs. Carrie Wilson. The COM
mittee in charge Of the candy booth
consisted Of Mrs. Jennie Alley, chair
man, Maud Bourque and Louise Hus-
sey. The fish pond was presided
over by Anna and LerOs Cote. The
committee in charge of the lunches
was headed by Mrs. May DeLislc
with Mrs. Lebrac, Mable CULVER,
Mrs. StetsOn. Mrs. Mary Partridge
and Stella Fletcher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-03
MRS, PHILLIPS S0BS
MURDER ACCUSATION
AGAINST CHAFFEE GIRL

Los Angeles, Nov. Peggy Chaffec
welded the hammer that beat the life
out of Mrs. Albert Meadows. according
to testimony given here today by Mrs.
Clara Phillips on trial for Mrs. Mead
ows staying.
Peggy Chaffee was the states star
witness against Mrs. Phillips and was
accredited with being the only eye
witness to the alleged Staying by Mrs.
Phillips
Mrs. Phillips told of che events lead
ing to the killing of Mrs. Meadows. of
the latter's alleged statement that she
was preparing TO run away with Ar
mour Phillips. husband OF the accused
slayer and of fight that followed be-
tween her and Mrs. Meadows, and said
that when Mrs. Meadows was getting
the best of the fight that Peggy Chaffee
rushed in with the hammer.
Peggy came with the hammer and
struck at Alberta and beat her with
it. and everything went black before
my eyes" was the dramatic climax Of
her testimony.
Weeping. Mrs. Phillips gave her YER
sion Of events surrounding the staying
1t was n tale of jealousy and alleged
false accusations which. according to
the defensc's contention, caused her to
go into brain storm" the day Mrs
Meadows was beaten to death with a
hammer.
The defendant first related happen
ings on the Friday preceding the STAY
ing. That night, she said, her hus-
band accused her of spending the
night with a man at Camp Badly" She
said she denied this and asked Phil
lips who told him that. Phillips. she
said. replied it was Mrs. Julian Nc
Elroy.
The next day, Mrs. Phillips contin-
ued. she followed her husband to Mrs.
McElroy's house and there heard him
repeat the accusation, but declaring
Mrs. Meadows was the informant. Mrs.
McElroy. she said, told Phillips that
charge was not true. that she herself
was with Mrs. Phillips at the camp.
Mrs. Phillips detailed the circum-
stances leading to the arrival Of her.
self. Mrs. Chaffee and Mrs. Meadows
at the hillside spot where the Staying
occurred and told OF how the three
talked over the relations of Mrs.
Meadows and Mr.. Phillips.
According to her. Mrs. Meadows ad-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-03
c. Of c. Pamphlet

A very attractive little pamphlet
was distributed by the. local Cham
Der OF Commerce to those attending
the Social Welfare convention. 1t
tells how the city is ready to serve its
visitors and asks them to make their
wants known to the secretary. The
following was on the pamphlet.
w aterville, the livelicst city In
Maine today. is
a city of opportunity.
IT here are fascinating shops,
F. xcellent schools,
ailroads to many points,
arious manufactures.
l deal hospital facilities.
]. ow tax rates,
], axe resorts nearby,
l. EXCEPTIONAL water and powCl
supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-03
Full Program for
American Legion
ArmiStice Day

The Armistice Day committee of the
American Legion announced yesterday
the following program which will be
carried out on Armistice Day, week
from Saturday:
Stores closed from 10 o'clock until /.
Parade forms in Castonsuay Square
at 1850.
Period of silence 1859 until 11.01.
Dedication of the tablet in CASTOR
quay Square at noon.
Patriotic addresses, 1880.
Football game, CoDurn. VS.. Dart
mouth Freshmen, at Scaverns field at
2 O'clock
Dance in E.lks hall at g.
Ex-service mems banquet by Legion
Auxiliary in Legion hall at $50
Armistice ball in Elks hall at s.
Although the stores will be open
Saturday afternoon and evening. it is
expected that the afternoon and eve
ming attractions will be we'll attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-03

adhesion meant submersion or
slackening Ia either legislation or
administration Of the Liberal pin
ciples and policy. n
Premier Bonar Law. in his speech
today. rather refrained from personal
invective indulgence in sharp replies
to the attacks of Lod Birkenhcad.
Winston Churchill and others. al
though he was somewhat sarcastic
at the expense Of Mr. Lloyd Geol &c,
whom he compared to a drummer in
the army. serving a useful purpose
in war time. Mr.. Lloyd Georgs. he
remarked, did the drumming better
than anyone; but when the charge
ended and some had fallen and others
were in the hospital, a drummer
would be out of place in a hospital
unless his drum sticks were taken
from him.
At another point Mr.. Bonar Law
contended that the fact that the na-
ton owed an unforgettable debt of
the former premier for great services
in the war was no reason why MIR.
Idly George should hold the premier
ship for life or why the country was
not entitled to a change Of govern
ment.
Both the prime minister and Lord
Curzon. secretary for foreign affairs.
sent messages replying to Premier
Mussolini, of Italy. expressing a
strong desire for loyal and friendly
cooperation with that country.
Labor entered the field aga INST
ViscOuntess Aston at Plymouth to-
night. the Labor nominee being Cap
tain Woulfe Brennan. who. after re-
firing from the army visited Russia
in connection with relief work 1t
is understood that the Liberals will
not oppose Niscountess Aston. but
will give her general support on her
temperance policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-03
Historical Society
Hears of Industrial
Growth in This City

The Kcnnebec Hist orical Society
heard most interesting outline of
the early days of Augustus indus
trial life at its regular monthly
meeting last evening in I.ithgow Ii
brary hall. President George c..
Clarke was the speaker.
President Clarke drew many les
sons from the story of Augusta S
early days showing how persistency
and courage in face of great difficult
ties had brought it early leadership
in the manufacture of cloth. lumber
and the publishing OF nationally
known magazines. The subject in
fact is one of too great proportions
to be treated eXhaustively in single
paper and the speaker attempted to
give only the salient facts in his dis
course. The same subject will be de-
velOped further at the December
meeting of the Society.
A copy of Volume l of the Ken
nebec Journal was at hand and from
it was read the editorial by Luther
Severance which first agitated the
question of daming the Kennebec
river, To this pioneer of thought is
due the early development of Angus
ta's water power in spite of bitter
opposition and the prediction ex-
pressed by him in the editorial Of
July 50. 1925 came true within ten
years. 1t was most interesting to
read the thoughts of the writer near
ly century after their first express
sion and to reproduce the mental re-
actions of the times and to review
the outcome as expressed in suisse
quent history.
After this reading the chapter on
the Malta War. taken from the Nash
History manuscript was read, in
cludinG the details of the trial of
those responsible for the murder of
Chadwick This society is doing
much to keep alive the memory Of
days past and the story Of Augustus
beginnings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-03
COLBY COLLEGE.
Freshmen Meet Opposition
In Their Banquet Plans

All through Thursday forenoon
mysterious voices and personages
crept over the campus. 1t was very
evident that all was not right, but
with a notice posted ON the bulletin
board requesting all sophomores to
meet at $50 things began to- clear up.
Soft whispers of "are you going to
the banquet filled the air and
then it became known that the
Freshman banquet was scheduled
for the day. The Sophomores were
alert on their jobs and in Is minutes
time had all the Freshmen available
fraternity houses. A large crowd
collected around the locked door and
while the Freshmen vainly struggled
to free themselves thsy were aided by
cheers from the two upper classes.
1t did not take the Freshmen many
minutes to ram the door through but
to come out caused Item to hesitate.
From the upper stories of the frat
house came immense volumes of wa
ter delivered from the hands of the
Junior boys. 1t took some while but
finally the underclass men sum-
moned up enough courage and
stormed the entrance. They came out
and were greeted by the sophs. After
a short lived fight the Freshmen es-
capped or were allowed to go away.
Several members of the two classes
boarded the $50 train hound for Clin-
ton the scene of the banquet. When
they arrived at Clinton they found
several members of their own classes
all ready there. The underclass men
offered stiff opposition to their SUI
periors but finally Succumbed to the
wiser men of the college and the eats
were shared by all.