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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
OPERATOR CITED;
 GETS VAIL MEDAL

At Q party given in her honor in the rest room of the Southern New England Telephone exchange, last night Mrs. Melvin Calthan, formerly Miss Alice Mcdonald, was presented with Theodore N. Vail medal, the first ever awardId by the company, a framed certificate of citation and bronze replica of the medal by H. c. Knight, vice-president and general manager of the company. Mrs. Cal than was so honored for her distin- guished services in New Canaan, Sept 30, 1920.
 During a severe storm on this date, which crippled the village lighting service and caused a volume of water to break through the roof of the cen tral office building, Mrs. Calthan en- deavored by the use of blankets to prevent the water from entering the dark. but without effect, to obtain help from the subscribers and then left the building, obtained means for lighting the office and reported the ncers at Stamford and finally, though her clothes were wet through, remain ed on duty until relieved.
 The citation is signed by the presi- dent Of the company, John T. Moran, who owing to an important business engagement, was unable to make the presentation last night. Among the officers of the company present last AAASAS "<AO O. w. SldTk, SupGI1nt6nO- ent of the Bridgeport district; F. H Everett, chief engineer; w. F. Gooch district superintendent of New Haven; F. B. Baker, general auditor; E. L. S1monds, general superintendent, and l. B. Harney, manager of the local exchanges. Guests were present from exchanges in Stratford, Fairfield, Trumbull, Norwa1'1, Westport and Stamford and numbered close to 200.
 An orchestra provided the music Tor the evening and dancing was en- joyed by the guests
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
RUM0R 6. 0. P. LEADER GIVEN
 NEW CITY JOB

It was reported in City Hall today that Nicholas Tesiny. prominent Re- publican, had been named to a job in the department of public works. According to the story, Tesiny, who is one of the best known workers fin the Republican party and prcsid ent of the Sixth District Republican club, went to work this morning in the city yard. He is said to be filling one of the consolidated Jobs, doing the work that had formerly fallen to the duty of the day watchmen and the yard superintendent. Bernard Glennon had been endorsed by the democratic executive board for the position, but IS reported to have refused to take t.
 Director of Public Works George M- Cough1in, who is reported to have made the appointment, could not be reached today to either deny or con- firm the rumors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
LAVERY ATTENDS
 6. 0. P. MEETING

Albert E. Lavery, member of the Republican state ways and means committee, was one of the eight Con necticut delegates at the Conferences Of the New England G. o. P. leaders In Boston yesterday. MT. Lavery was in party with State Chairman J. Henry Roraback, ex-Gov. Rolin s. Woodruff, of New Haven; Lucius E.. Whiton of New London; Commission CT of Motor Vehicles Robbins B. Stoec- kel Of Norfolk; State Treasurer G. Harold Gilpatric of Putnam; Prohi- bition Director Harry E. Mackenzie, of Bethel, and Representative J. Ed win Brainard of Branford-
 National Chairman John T. Adams of Dubuque, Ia.. briefly outlined the plans for raising the remainder of the national party debt, and spoke on the plans for the fall campaign. Na- tional Treasurer Fred W. Upham of Chicago. urged the necessity of CO., operation of every member of the party and the state and national committees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
ORDER SALARY CUTS
 IN CHARITY DEPT,

Reductions of 20 per cent in every salary not governed by ordinance was ordered by the Charities Commission CTS yesterday afternoon. In private session, the commissioners ordered the cut, and approved several recom- mendations of Mayor Atwater for ap- pointmcnt.
 Several individual salary cuts were ordered. including one of 25 per cent. in the salary of Legal Adviser Arthur M. Weiss, who will receive S1,500 in- stead of S2,000. Michael J. Barrett will receive only s1,65O year as chief engineer at Hillside home, while his predecessor. Fritz Ehlert. received $2,40O.
 The commissioners confirmed the following appointments:
 Mrs. J. N. North, first assistant to supervisor, salary $1,200; Mrs. Irby Reid, second assistant to supervisor salary s1, 200; Miss Nellie Flynn, clerk SIS to SIS weekly; Miss Mary Burns, clerk, S16 to SIS weekly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
Country Store
 Big Feature
 At Elks' Fair

The country store continues to be a big feature at the Elks' bazaar Nightly successful players are bringing home large sacks of flour, baskets of vegetables and canned goods. and a good opinion of Elk hospitality. Last evenings enter tainment was furnished by Arthur Levasseur, James Saunders and Jo- seph Whelan.
 This evening the amateur show has been planned for the entertain ment of the guests and tomorrow night there will be another big sur prise. Because of the great success of the chfldren's party, last Saturday afternoon, the affair will be repeated d tomorrow, and all the children of the city are invited to attend and re- ceive a big bag of delicious candy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
TODAY'S WANTS.

FOR SALE-At public auction, personal property belonging to the Es1ate or cated at STA William St., in Bridgeport, Conn.,, consisting of tables, stands, hat racks, sofas. rockers, chairs, bed bureaus, counmodes, ice box. carpets, sewing machines. writing desks, organ, and other articles of personal prop the premises Monday. January 30. at p. m. E: O. Hull, Executor, 4o2 FOR SALE = several good two-farnily D. R. Whitney. S Fairfield Ave. A27s' FOR SALE = Desirable residence on Noble ave, near Beardsley Park. Would make splendid home for a three cars. D. R. Whitney, sS Fairfield Ave. ATS. FOR SALHDeSirabIe building lots, in good residentia! sections D. R- ,S7n. Mhr- FOR SALE-East Main Street corner. 50 11Q in business section. having a large double house which can be re SaeleS WSieney. t s Fairfield Se W Ave. ~ A27s' sTATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 January 26, 1922.
 Estate of GEORGE MARLEY. late of thessFown of Bridgeport, in said District The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims Cor settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly at, a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate
 MARGARET MARLEY,
 LILLIAN W. MARLEY,
 Care of David A Cronfn, Attorney. 41o M-a~z Rlde.. Bridgeport. Conn A27s'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
Loving Cup
 For Rebekahs

Loyalty lodge. I. o. o. F., presented Rebelkah lodge with a large silver lov- ing cup at the annual reception held by the former organization at the Casino on State street, last evening. A drill by sixteen officers of Loyalty lodge, preceded the grand march
 The committee in charge was com posed of Harry J. Fox, chairman, Howard Lubelsky, Mitchell I. Stone, Joseph Schneider Samuel Lefkowitz, George Bramann, Leslie Branston. Bernard Cover, Samuel sherman, Nat Albert, Joseph Bridourd, Paul D1etz, Iento- Alexander Kosowsky, Harry Rfcklss, Louis Katz, I. Sokol. George BrosIer, Hillard Lang. A Goldstein. Irving Arm, Bernard Freedman. Wi VIadstein, wallace Bufferd and Alfred Title,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
Women's s League
 Raises Over $1, ,OOO

Unusually interesting and success full reports of teh various committees were read at the annual meeting of Park Street Congregational church. Mrs Gerald Beard, president of the Women's League, reviewed the past years work and said that her organ ization had raised over $1,0O0. The League, at present, has about 500 members. Other reports were read by the presidents of the Sewing and Practical Aid committee, the Flower committee, the Hospitality and En- tertainment committee, Mems League, Young Peoples Society and the Sa- rah Hubbard Memorial society.
 Roy Clark, superintendent of the Sunday school reported that there are 279 members in that body.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
FEBRUARY 6 DATE OF
 HEARING M BIG
 LIQUOR SEIZURE CASE

Substantiating the forecast in the Times that important announcements would De forthcoming late yesterday from Special Prohibition Agents J. H. Estes and J. J. Hodgins, who with Saul Grill and Louis Vein, both also specia! agents, of the Flying Squad ron" have been active in this district since the seize on January g, of 100 barrels of alcohol, the arrest late yes- terday of William J. O'Brien, Stam- ford, reputed wealthy and prominent. added another chapter to the already famous case.
 Eight Arrests Made.
 With Fred l.. Kirk, to whom the 100 barrel shipment was addressed from the Fleishman company, Peek skill, N. r., and other alleged to be implicated in the case, the total of arrests to date is eight. The case will come before United States Commis- sloner Hugh J. Lavery, February 6.
 OBr1cn, released on $10,0OO bail, furnished by Charles Berger, propri- etor of the Alpine hotel, Gold street, is, like the others, charged with con spiracy to Vioa1te the Volstead laws. No testimony was taken when O'Brien was arraigned before Commissioner L.avery last night so that it is impos- sible to state who the man, said to nave been formerly a prominent bootlegger'' was, who was of material assistance to the Washington officers. Unknown in this territory. the officers cieVerly and at great personal risk, nave TOT some time been aSSociat ed with. and posing as disgruntled boot ieggers. in order to lay and spring the trap, that has apparently reaped the biggest harvest locally since the pro- h1bltton laws became effective.
 With the stemming of the tide of Dootiegg1ng of gigantic proportions, 1t Is believed that a big step has been taken towards shutting off from Connecticut. Massachusetts, and all lower New England, one of t.<e prin- cipal sources of supply of illicit H. quor.
 Agent Vein Gets Credit
 Agent Vein is given credit for pick Ing up with the bootlegger who knew the Connect1cut situation. Vein posed as a bootlegger, and at the rght time, working with all the cleverness of picture play oonfiden gangs, Grill was introduced, as another rum rum Ter. A subsequent conference with O'Brien is said to have followed The shipment seized here. the first 100
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
DRASTIC ACTION NOT ANTICIPATED
 BY BOARD OF HEALTH COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Health Commission eers held a meeting this noon in the office of it's president, William l.. Zepp to discuss the situation result ing from the failure of the Board Of Education to bar unvaccfnated teach CTS and children from the schools
 While it is possible that some legal action may be taken by the Health it's order, MT. Zepp said today:
 'T do not anticipate any drasti action on the part of the Board of Health Commissioners. What we will principally do at this meeting will be to check up our smallpox sit uation and see just where we are at. When we see just where the trend of tn disease is at present and what the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
Did You See Him!


 Persons who caught a glimpse of Mayor Atwater'S official party inspecting the fire houses yester- day. were privileged to witness an unusual sight. The mayor, for the first time this winter, donned an overcoat, and today expressed surprise at the absence of any ill., effects from the experiment.
 To satisfy my friends, put on the coat" he explained today, "as they thought I wouldn't be able to stand the cold air going from one house to another in an open car. While I was in the warm firehouses, didn't bother to re- move it, and afterwards felt that I was sure to contract a fine cold from it.''
 "But," he continued smilingly, while I'm still alive to tell about it, I don't care to try the experi- ment again."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
80 Reserve Tables
 For Card Party

Mrs. W. B. Price is chairman of the committee in charge of the large card party to be held Wednesday after noon, February 1st in the Stratf1eld hotel. Plans are being made to ac- commodate players of whist, bridge, pinochle, five hundred and rummy.
 About eighty reservations have a1- ready been made and others wishing to attend the games should communi- cate with either Mrs. Price or any of the following women. Mrs. c. l. Cros- by, Mrs. Sarah Grant, Mrs. Howard Edge. Mrs B Stratton. Mrs. J. l.. Han ley, Mrs, Charles Sprague, Mrs. c. Neil and Mrs. W. McNully.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
AGENT MACKENZIE SAYS RUM0RS
 START HERE

Consistent reports of the removal of Harry E. Mackenzie of Bethel as director of prohibition enforcement in Connecticut are charged by him with being the organization of Bridgeport politicians. In an interview with a New Haven paper he assured his and groundleSs.
 "The rumors seem to start usually in Bridgeport" he is quoted as say ing" and are political in character. l feel sure that Bridgeport politicians have nothing on me in the mater of is- suing permits to druggists"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
GIVEN TIME TO
 PREPARE DEFENSE

Having just been retained by the defendant in the foreclosure action of Estelle Gerber vs. Vincenzo Sotti- laro, Attorney P. J. Corr appeared before Judge Christopher [. Avery during a short calendar session of Superior court this morning, and was granted a continuance of two weeks in which to prepare a disclosure of defense.
 A demurrer to the defendants 8 answer in another foreclosure action. that of Louis F. Ede1man against Aaron Kohn, was overruled by Judge Avery. Edelman is represented by Samuel N. Schnee and Kohn by Tammany & Connery.
 Briefs will be filed in the case of Jonas W. Searles vs. Gertrude E. Matthews. The defense claims that the plaintiff is insanse. and that the court has no Jurisdiction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27

situation is among the school chfl- dren we will know better what to do.'
 Dr. William Hall Coon, Health of~ fcer, likewise said this morning that he did not anticipate any drastic ac- ton on the part of the Beard or Health Commissioners.
 Since the completion of the vacci- nation of the schols. the smallpox cases among the children of school age has rapidly diminished, only six of school ages having being reported within the week. Most of the cases that are being reported now are young people or adults. One new case was reported yesterday. making a total of S5 victims of the disease since the outbreak here. Of these 33 have been released as cured
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
WILL" JEWISH CONFERENCE

Charles H. Shapiro. Max Steln' sigmund Loewith, Frank Jacooy, D. Rev H. Kotler, Rev. Schoenbrum' M. !. BeuohIer. Dr. M. s. Rosan, Wm- Tischler, Jos. G. Shapiro, Harry SI- verstone L. Baumrfnd, George FaIdman. David Feuer, and others of Bridgeport will be among the local d delegates to represent this city at the gathering in New Haven. Sunday when the Jewish delegates from c1raes and towns in Connecticut will assem- bIe to organize this territory to raise s15O, 900 towards the s14.00O,Ooo D fund of the American Jewish Rehef Committee to meet the critical s1tua- lion of the Jewish population of East ern Europe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
OBITUARY
Mrs. Bernard Bloesch.

At the Bridgeport hospital where she had been a patient for several days, Emma B. Bishop, widow of Der nard Bloesch passed away last even ing, she resided with her son at 1753 Main street. She is survived by one son, Joseph Bloesch, one sister, Mrs. Otto Wagner and three brothers, Jos eph, William and Frank Bishop. The funeral will be held from the home of Goddard avenue on Monday morning g at o'clock with services in St. Jos epl's R. c. church at 9:30 a. m. In torment at the convenience of the family.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
S3,5OO Damage
 Suit Against
 Outlaw Union

Papers were served upon U. S. Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery yes terday in a suit for $3.500 daraages brought by the Grand Lodge of the International Association of Machin- ists against the famou "outlaw'' ma chinists' union of Bridgeport. Com missioner Lavery is cJurseI for the outlaw lodge. Damages are asked for the alleged non-Dayment Of the per capita tax ,Jf the outlaw lodge to :he grand lodge,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
ADDRESSED ACCOUNTANTS

G. R. Sinclair of the Columbia Graphophone company addressed over Der of Comm tree asser-bly room last night on the subjects of accumulation of factory costs. complete process costs basis Of distribution of over head expenses. classiftca ton of over head expenses and accumulation of primes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
BUNNEIL STREET
 GROCER BANKRUPT.

Papers reached the office of Referee
 in Bankruptcy this morning in the matter of Sam Clareman, operating a grocery store at 39S Bunnel1 street. The action which is voluntary, shows liabilities of S3,o9S.1S while the assets are listed for a total of $500. 1nclud- ed in this amount is stock of $500. household goods of the value of S200, and fixtures valued at $400. There is a long list of creditors. none for very sizeable amounts. C1areman is rep resented by Attorney Harry Silver stone.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
OFFERS 60 BEDS.

Dr. John G. Bresnahan superinten- dent of the Bridgeport hospital. has offered the Department of Health the use of 60 beds in it's emergency ward on the roof of the building in the event of an epidemic of influenza in this city. The hospital is already making every preparation to cooper ate with the Health Department on a moments notice, should this disease now epidemic in New York. make it's appearance here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
FINED seoo AND COSTS.

Louis Shalkis of 117 Congress xfreet who was arrested yesterday for violation of the State liquor laws was fined s200 and costs and sentenced to fen days in jail with judgment sus- pended when his case was called in The City court this morning
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
CASES NoILED TO-DAY

The cases of Paul Evans of 653 Arctic street. and John Melniesak of 653 Ogden street who were arrested yesterday charged with rrespassing on railroad property were nolled in the City Court this morning with a warn ing to keep off that property in the F1rf11ra
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
PAID HIS FINE.

Jeremiah Clancy who conducts a saIoon at 1885 Stratford avenue was in the City Court this morning charged with selling Home Brew containing more than one half of one per cent of alcohol Clancy pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $25 and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
LOOKING FOR SEDAN.

The local police are on the lookout for c Ford Sedan owned by Staniey DPauI of IA Raymond street, Dan bury. which was stolen from its park ing place on Gold street last nigns some time between s:45 and I! o'clock. The car has Connecticut de1istradon number 24641.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
INFECTED VACCINATION.

An infected vaccination forced street, to apply at the Emergency hossnital for treatment. Dr. F. J. OBrten treated the infection and ap- n1ied a wet dressing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27

The American Legion Post in New Haven has voted confidence in Frank s. Butterworth. who administers the disabled soldiers fund.
 A reward of $2oo is offered TOT the recovery of the body of Mrs. Mary Okanus. who with her husband. drove through . bridge into the Farminston river in PeQuonnock-
 Tya1T+ Gov. Charles A Tenpfeton [. +h@ nrob.ble next head of the Mo K1nIey Association of Connecticut. 11hich Is to dine in Meriden. Tuesday. Gov Lake will r q be present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
HERE AND THERE
 IN CONNECTICUT

Three fremen were injured in a fire at 292 Main street. Hartford, last night, The loss is $10,000. The building is five story. brick, with five apartments and the store of the City Auction & Commission Co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27

Pressed for school houses. Hart ford will use the main floor of It's public market building for an un- graded school.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
OIL COMPANIES PAY TAXES.

last 4s hours 26 oil companies doing business in the Mexican fields. have paid into the government treasury. The taxes fell due In December-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27

Air Line towns, including Middle town and Willimantic, are protesting because the New Haven road has cut off two important trains.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
A WARRANTS RETURNED.

The 24 search warrants which were issued the first part of the week were returned to the court this morning marked mo evidence found," and were ordered filed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
MRS. McsULLY.
Editor. The Times Publishing Co.,.

Bridgeport. Conn.,
 Dear Sir:-As chairman of the A. A. U. of the State of Connecticut, talze the liberty of giving my views regarding an article published in the Bridgeport Sunday Herald, Sunday, Jan. 22nd 1922. with reference to the abolishment of the Board of Recrea- ton of the City of Bridgeport.
 I am in a position to say with pride that two-thirds of the athletic activities of the state of Connecticut have taken place at Bridgeport due to the untiring efforts of the present staff and the abolishment of that staff would be a grave injustice to the sporting element of this state.
 We and the athletes throughout the state, have looked upon this wonder ful organization as leader in all sports We are sincerely in hopes that the a:bolishment of that wonder, full body of men will not be tolerated by the public of the city of Bridge port and trust to have the honor of their further cooperation
 J. B. SToDDARD. M D.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27

E1lington, Conn. had two S earfh. ths early morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
Lee Asks Receiuer
 And Dissolution, OF Big Nor1UaLk Hat Shop

Declaring that he owns 1,040 shares of preferred stock and 319 of the common stock of the American Hat Manufacturing company, Norwa1k. Frank H. Lee, in papers filed in Su- perior court today asks that receiv- CT be appointed, and that the conn pany be dissolved.
 The company was organized in 1916 with a capital stock of $500. 900. Certain reasons make it desirable that a receiver be appointed and dis solution proceedings be followed" according to the writ.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27
THE PEOPLES SAY
To The Editor of The Bridgeport Times: Bridgeport, Conn.
 WHY NOT PLAY FAIR

Dedr SIT
 That the majority of the citizens of Bridgeport are 1aw-abiding goes with out saying and that the majority will give and want a square deal I believe will be questioned by only a few. As the Political Doctors and Serum Manufacturers have seen fit to launch sales campaign" and a. scare" in Bridgeport, why not play fair with the public in the matter of vaccination.
 All those who believe in the efficiency of vaccination can have the opera ton performed without molestation or even an objection made. This being so, then why not give a square deal to the conscientious objector who does not believe in nor want vaccination.
 Surely no harm can come to the vaccinated as they are protected ac- cording to the theory of the M. D.'s and if it were within the range of pos sibi1ity that an unvaccinated person contracted smallpox, he would only be a danger to the other unvaccinated who are willing to take their chances.
 If the above seems reasonable to you and you should publish it in the columns of your paper, the writer would be very grateful.
 PAUL J. ZIGLATZKI.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-27

Ber1in, Jan. 27-Dr. Scheber has formed a new Austrian cabinet with himself as premier. said a despatch from Vienna this afternoon.