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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25

Although the blast was one of the most terrific ever felt in this section, so far as has been learned, no one was killed and one man injured. Prop erty damage will amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars
 30 Tons in Storage.
 It was announced that thirty tons of dynamite were stored in the powd- CT house when the explosion occurred. The buildings of the quarry E were blown to bits. and rocks and tfmbers were scattered over a radius of a mile. Thousands of windows were smashed and hundreds of buildings in Chicago and surrounding territory rocked with the force of the detona- tion.
 Saw Streak of Fire.
 Ludwig Buse ,an employe of the Corn Products company told stroy that gave rise to the belief that the blast was not accidental Buse de-. cIared that he saw. from the sixth floor of the building, where he was a streak of fire moving slowly along the ground After the fire had crept about sixty feet, he said the explosion took place.
 The only man injured by the ex- plosion so far as has been learned, was Alfred Kendall, crane operator whose arm was broken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
BLUEBEARD'S VICTIMS

Versailles, Feb 25 = "Bluebeard" Landru's victim were the following:
 Mime. Guchet, 39. disappeared Jan. 27 1915. Andre Cuchet, IS, of Mime. Cuchet dsappeare Jan. 27, 1915
 Mime. Laborde-ine, 46, disappeared June 2s, 1915. Mime. Guillin, 5i. disappeared Aug 2, 1915. Mime. Heon, 5l, disappeared Dec. 1, 1915. Mime. Collomb, 4, disappeared Dec. 27, 1916. Mile. Babelay, disappeared March, 1917 Mime. Buisson. disappeared Sept l. 1917. Mime. Jaume, disappeared-Nov. D. 19i7 Mime Pascal, disappeared April 10 1918 Mile Marchadier, disappeared Jan. i3, 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
ASKS s15,ooo DAMAGES.

whalton S. Allen filed a damage suit, asking S15.0O0, today. The de- fendant is the Archibald McNeil and Sons company. Since May 25, 1920, it. is claimed by the plaintiff that materials, services, and use of land have reached the amount asked. and that payment has not been made and has been refused The amount of the bill for services ct al is placed at 10.000, and damaged of s15.00O- ask ed in the writ, filed in Superior court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
SUES FOR UNPAID NOTE.

Damages of $500 to cover an al- legged unpaid note with interest for total of S29o.23. are asked in a Com mon Pleas court writ filed today by George F. Taylor against Hart D Neuna1. both of Wilton. The date of the note is given as August 20 las, and it is stated that the money was to have been paid in one month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
UNCOVER BIG BOOTLEG PLOT.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-Chicago prohibit tion agents announced 1iare today, fol- lowing their return from a two weeks investigation in three statfs, that they had uncovered a plot to flood Chicago and other large cities in the central states with grain alcohol to be used
 in making ''bootleg" whisley. They said tbie principals had been arrested at Columbus, Ohio, and that five car loads of alcohol had been confisca- ted in four different cities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
Thirty Tons Of Dynamite Not Bomb Throwers, Cause
 Of Chicago's Explosion

Chicago Feb 25-(By N. S)Chicagos knees quit shak it's hair settled back it's scalp today learned explosion entire city miles outbreak of bomb hrowers resulted when several tons dna stonecrushing plant the Consumers Company McCook. southwest of the city let go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
CONTRACT BOARD MET

Matters of routine business were and Supply. at a meeting held in City Hall today. A lengthy session of the Claims Committee of the Common Council was held last night, but no business of unusual importance T-sS conducted
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
9th DISTRICT CLUB DANCf.

Members and friends of the New Sixth District Republican club enjoy ed a dance in the organizations head quarters in Main street last night The affair is reported to have been extremely successful.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
BRITAIN PLANS DELAY OF IRISH BILL
-ANDRU PROTESTS INNOCENCE TO THE END
Receiver Named Here
 For Bankrupt Broker
1.-THE SIGN OF THE TRIDENT"

The Times has secured the fic- ton rights for the famous picture serial, White EaSle," which has been adapted by Herbert Crooker from the original story by Val Cleveland. This intensely inter- eSting serial is in thirteen events, the first of which entitled "The Sign of the Trident" will appear on Monday. Don't miss this story.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
Must Be Held First
 Officials Say
Fear For Loss Of Prestige In Event Of Irish Repu- diation Of Free State Bill Cause Of Delay - Learned At Downing Street Today.

London Feb. 25-The British Government plans delays final passage of the bill officially constituting the State until after the Irish election learned street today The bill already has passed upon first and second readings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25

FILE PROBATE INVENTORY.
 Real estate valued at S6,300 con- stitutes the principal item in the fn- ventory of the estate of the later Peter Tarasovic, of Bridgeport, which was accepted by the Probate court to- day. Veronica Tarasovic has been appointed administratrix
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
OVERHAUL CITY MACHINES.

Street cleaning. apparatus is De5ns mad. ready for the summer canz paign by employees at the. municipal garage, and all machines will be ID first class shape and ready forsop era ton on April l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
MRS. vARNE1M SEEKS DIVORCE

Josephine Stella varneM asks a decree, alimony and custody of a minor child. Her husband, Joseph VarneH, alias Verne1H she marriod St. Patrick's Day 1920. Since May , of the same year she charges him with intolerable cruelty. Both are of this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
Federal Judge Thomas Names Attorney Mara To Settle Affairs In State.

United States District Court Judge Edwin F. Thomas last
 night appointed George F.
 Mara, prominent local attor-
 ney, ancillary receiver for the s. s. Ruskay Co. interests in
 Connecticut. The Rusllay Go. filed an involuntary petition in
 bankruptcy in the New York courts Thursday. Attorney Mara this morning filed a bond of 5000 and immediately took possession of all books, ac- counts, and other data at the local office in the Liberty Building. A staff of experts are now at work on the books trying to straighten out the company's accounts.
 The s. S. Ruskay company, former members of the Consolidated Stock brokerage houses in the country, have creditors all over the state althou,h they had but one office in Connecticut that being located here. This office Is now in charge of the receiver.
 Judge Joseph P. Shapiro left early this morning for New York to go into conference with the New York receiv- | CT and If possible have the books of 1 the company, which deal with local l and state interests. tra ansferred to this | city.
 Philadelphia, Feb. 25-Receivers 1 for the United Auto Stores, Inc. which L failed here Thursday, announced to- day that they would attach the Long Island home and every visible asset | Of Edward B. P. Carrier, president of | the company, for the benefit of credit l ors. Liabilities of the, corporation were listed at $1,50O, 900, according to a petition filed in Federal court by stock holders asking, a recefvership.
 Meanwhile a petition asking a re- ceivership for the United Guaranty Corporation, said to have been organ fzed by Carrier as an agency for sell ing stock in the auto stores com-l pany. has been filed in Federal court
 New York, Feb. 25-An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in | Federal court today against Pietze | and Sullivan, stock brokers. Liabili- l ties were listed at s25.0o0 and assets | at S3O0OO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-25
WEATHER:

For New Haven and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday.
 For Connecticut: Fair tonight and. Sunday; no change in temperature;;< gentle, variable winds
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy and somewhat unset.s tied.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08
MKS. ABDIE II. ROlX.

The friends of Mrs. Abbie II. Roix
were erie we'd and shocked Monday to
learn of her death that morning at her
home, No. 9 Spring street While in
many respects frail woman, she was
full of energy and ambition, and was
about even when in i'll health. She was
taken i'll Thursday with a complication
of diseases that eveloped he IT trouble,
which caused her death. She was born
in Montville. Feb 25, l847, the daughter
of Paul j. and Delilsh w. Carter, but
when she was seven wee old her pa
rents moved to the house that has since
been her home. Dec. go 1865, she mar
ried Capt. Albert A. Roix, now deceased
Mrs. Roix was woman of exemplary
character, a model wife and mother, a
member of the North Congregational
church and of Aurora Rebekah Lodge, l..
0. o. F Her only child, Edna G., wife
of Arthur Moore, both of whom lived
with her and gave her always unusual
care and attention, survive; also one SIS
ter, Mrs. Adelia A. Sargent of this city
The sympathy OF many frlen S is extend
ed them in their sudden bereavement.
The funeral was held at her late home
Wednesday at o'clock with Rev. VIM.
r. Skerrye of the Federated church offici-
ating.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08
MARRIED..

CURTIS WARD. In Belfast, June 8
by Judge Maurice W. Lord, Gordon Cur
tbs and Annie l.. Ward, both of Searsport
DEANE- SMITH. In Bangor, June 1,
by Rev. Ashley A. Smith, L. Forrest
Deane of Bangor, formerly of Milo and
Miss Dorothy Smith, of Bangor, formerly
of Belfast
HASSAN CHASE. In Belfast, May 7,
by Judge Maurice w. Lord, A. Austin
Hassan and Eva L. Chase, both of Bel
fast.
MARTIN PARSONS. In Belfast, May
q, by Maurice w. Lord, Esq. Emery M.
Martin of Manchester, N. H., and Miss
Marian E. Parsons of Belfast.
WEYMOUTH-PLACE In Belfast, at
the Methodist parsonage June 1, by Rev.
Charles w. Martin, Milan Vickery Wey-
mouth of Morrill, and Elnora May Place
Montvile.
WILDER BRIER. In Hartford, Conn,
June 1, William H. Wilder of Boston and
Hartford, and Miss Katherine E. Brier of
Belfast.
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WILDER -BRIER.

The marriage of Miss Katherine Eliza
beth Brier, only daughter of Mrs. Cleve-
land Downs of this city, and William
Henry Wilder of Boston and Hartford,
Conn.,, took place at noon Thursday,
June lst, at the home of the groom's
mother, Mrs. Henry Wilder, GAO Albany
Avenue, Hartford. The ceremony was
very simple owing to the illness of Mad
am Wilder. The bridal couple were at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. George h. OTIS
of Scituate, Mass. They left Immediate
ly in their car for Brant Rock, Mass,
where they were special guests at
house party, and from there will motor
to Belfast, arriving here Wednesday,
June 7th. They will make their home
with the brides mother at 90 Union
street. Mrs. Wilder is one of belfasts
most popular vocalists, and has beauti-
full mezzo-soprano voice of good quality,
having for several years taken promi-
nent parts in many amateur functions
and has also sung frequently in large
cities in concert work. She has always
given literally of her talent for all char
liable benefits and is now the soloIst at
the Universalist church. All OF her ad-
mirers will be pleased TO learn that she
will continue in the work and also that
she will continue to conduct her millin-
cry parlor and gift shop at the corner OF
Main and High streets, where her enter
prise and energy has maintained for sew
eral years one of the most attractive
stores in Maine. She has been in buslnes
since graduating from the Belfast High
school. She is also an active and influ
entail member of Aurora Lodge OF Rebek-
abs. She has host of friends who ex-
tend congratulations and best wishes for
happy welded life The groom also
has made many friends since coming to
Belfast in the past two years and they
will welcome him as resident here. tie
is an ex service man, eniistine In the
Ambu ance Corps with unit from
OberlIn College, Section 587 and was In
active service on the Italian frontier dur
ing the thickest of the fighting, snd was
awarded the Italian cross for bravery.
He is now a commission merchant being
interested in the firm of The Italian d
American Products Exchange, Importers
of Italian Art and gift novelties lie
also represents the Prudence Yarn and
Sweater Company. They will be at
home to their friends at 90 Union street
after June 18th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08

Charles Rogers, Jr., James II. duncan
Miss Minerva Gray. Covers were laid
for Is, and the decorations were cherry
blossoms and flags. Favors were tiny
flags and peanut animals. A substantial
supper was served. the affair being in
charge of Anne Doris Rogers, Katherine
Curtis and Orilla Whitcomb. After sup
per the entire party attended the movies
in Union h-ll.
An important event in ]. o. O. +. af-
fairs. the annual district meeting of Odd
Fellows, was held in Searsport Friday
evening. -Four lodges-Unity, Monroe,
Belfast and Sesrsport-comprise this dis
trict, and delegates were present from all
four lodges. About lis men attended and
the degree team from the Belfast lodge
conferred the degree upon two candidates.
The following grand officers were present:
Grand Master Levin of Houlton, Grand
Warden Carleton of Winterport. District
Deputy White of Monroe, and Grand Rep
resentative Adams of Belfast. Sears
lodge, No. 80, of Searsport, furnished a
picnic supper for the visiting members,
and those in charge included George Sar-
gent, A. M. Kane, Henry Jefferson. After
the work a delicious clam stew concocted
by Ernest Bowden was served. The event
was one of the most enjoyable in the an
nails of the l. o. o F.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08
BELFAST PEOPLE AT u. OF M. CON
MENCEMENT.

Belfast was we'll represented at the
University of Maine Commencement and
celebration of the 5tth anniversary of
the first Commencement. Will r. How
ard, '82, was chairman of the general
committee for the celebration, and his
speech for the class of '82 at the banquet
was conceded to be one of the cleverest
of the evening.
Charles S. Bickford, also '82, and a
member of the board of trustees, was a
prominent figure ON the campus and at
the meetings. DR.. j S. Ferguson, '89,
of New York is another alumus who
takes an active interest in the affairs of
his alma mater. Others present at the
banquet included E. Ii. Kelley. go, of
Orono; the Misses Joanna C. and Maud
B. Colcord, '06, of Searsport; Alphonso
Wood, '05, now located in Massachusetts,;
Prof. Harold M. Ellis of Orono; Karl
Macdonald, '07, of Hartford. Conn. /;
Mrs William F. Schoppe, '08, of Boze-
man, Montana; Linwood S. Jones, rs,
who was accompanied by his mother,
Mrs. Lily s. Jones of Belfast; Miss AL
freda Ellis, II, of Orono; Howard Will
son and Miss Una P. Greenlaw of the
student body had places in the pageant.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08
DIED..

CONDOR. In Belfast, June 1, Mrs
Hattie F. Condor, aged So years, II
months and days.
CHM. In Winterport, May 81, Capt.
Alfred A. CHM, aged 81 years.
MEADER. In Belmont, May 81, Her.
bert M. Meader, aged 81 years.
NORTON. In Winterport, May 26,
Mrs Sarah NJ Norton, formerly of Troy.
PATTERSON. In Belfast, June A. Mrs.
Susan L. Patterson, aged 76 years and
months
ROIX. In Belfast, June 5, Mrs. Abbie
H. Roix, aged rs years, months and II
days.
STEWART. In Lincolnville, June A.
George Avery Stewart of Montville,
aged 70 years.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08
STOCKTON SPRINGS.

At special town meeting in Hichborn
hall Monday afternoon, a sweltering
crowd of representative citizens voted
emphatically in favor OF enlarging and re-
modelling the old school house, and against
the plan of building new one on loca-
ton undetermined. The vote was reached
only after full presentation of the views
of the school housing committee of
twenty, in which the minority members
favoring a new building were given full
opportunity to be heard. Superintendent
Nickerson of Frankfort was heard in
favor of a new building, as also was
Principal Earl S. Grant. State Superin-
tendent of Schools, DR.. A. o. Thomas
was present and addressed the meeting at
length in a speech which was entertain
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08
TO LET

Two furnished rooms with modern con-
veniences; also with use of screen piazza.
For particulars apply to
MRS. ADA r. WILEY,
tf23 So Congress Street.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08

ing, Illuminating and a master piece Of
diplomatic utterance. A general discus
sion took place. but the final vote result
ed in the way it did precisely as numerous
people buy a Ford instead of Cadillac.
Henry II. Halves, II. L. Hopkins and 5.
b. Merrithew were elected as the building
committee, and the selectmen and trea-
surer authorized to borrow the necessary
funds. The meeting adjourned after a
vote of thanks TO the committee for its
earnest work; and to II. II. Halves IN
particular on motion of Mrs p. L. Bates.
s. B. Merrithew served admirably as mo-
derator.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08

LIVER ROUBLE-Physician explains
simple treatment for intlamed gallbladder
and ducts associated with gallstones,
Booklet free. DR.. A. Paddock, Box 2Ol.
Kansas City, Mo. 1w2S@
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08
Caution Notice

This is to give notice that my wife
Alice NJ. Hall, has left my bed and board
without just cause, and this is to forbid
ell persons from harboring or trusting her
on my account after this date.
Belfast, June 2, 1922
2w23* RALPH l.. HALL.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08
FOR SALE

Having disposed of my horse, would
like to sell my buggy and sleigh. A
modern square, oak extension dining table
and chairs for sale at bargain if taken
1T once. H. r. MCDONALD.
Tel. 100. As Northport Avenue.
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BORN

HOGAN. In Belfast, June 8, to Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Hogan, a son-Edward
William
JACKSON. In Belfast, May 81, 81, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold A. Jackson, a SON
Harold A.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08

Mrs. Horace Chenery. accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. Henry A Lloyd and
her son, Richard Chenery, of Concord,
Mass, arrived last Wednesday and were
registered at the Windsor Hotel. They
came to superintend the shipping of the
furnishings of Crosby Place, which is
now offered for sale.
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WAN

TO RENT in or around Belfast. Maine,
or cottages on the lakes after the sum-
mer season is over, for . or months.
Please state price and particulars. Ad-
dress Box 1873, Whitestone, L. /. New
York. OWL
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1922-06-08

Harvard Harding of Boston recently
visited his children who are boarding at
the home of Mrs. Ida B. Clark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-06-01
LADIES' SILK HOSE.

ALL MILDLY SUITS ONE-HALF hADI]
PRICE. Onyx, and Ca
,,:,,-- c.,;4o o1o oe eo ao1po heavy qualit
nluuy 1S o:1:H, noI u:11 u LaI n 1fh' brown pear
all 90 at - ~ - HALF PRICE $3.50 values, So
One lot nice White Skirts, very $500 values, So
specla'' eacn -'',-' ----'' ~ " $2.75 values, So
WASHABLE SKIRTS $3.50 values, S;
One lot very special Skirts, nice S2oo Values So
ly made and Of good material,
very special each 81 SO wAhNEho .
CHILDREN's SOCKS.
A corset, to fit
Regular and three-quarter leng- all sizes now
tbs, mercerized Isle; with fan front lace al
cy tops, also solid colors. $500 values, S
75c values, sale price 80. - 59C 1915 Values S;
SOC Values sale price 39c $2.75 values, 81
25c Values sale price - 19c $3.50 values, S;
uocr $3.50 values, So
<ADAn0 AA ~ Others re-
Regular and out sizes, black, u.n,,,
white, and brown. "AhNH
75c values, sale price - - - go. 59c s1.00 values, Sc
SOC Values sale price 39C Toe values, sal
25c Values sale price ~ . 19C SOC values, sal
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-06-01

36-inch Indian Head, linen finish,
35c value, sale price the yard: ZIG
40-inch Organdy, sheer quality,
pink, blue, yellow, coral, green
and perriwinkle 75c value, sale
sale price the yard 49, ---- 80 -59c
Same shades and width, SOC val
ue, sale price the yard ---- ----39c
40-inch Voiles, plaids and stripes
and solid colors, SOC and 75c
values, sale price the yard ---- ~~-39c
27-inch Voiles and Organdies, at
tractive patterns, very special
this sale, the yard - -.-- 800 1Z72C
36-inch Corticelli Tafetas, soft
finish, taupe, purple, gray, hen
ma and green, worth $3.50, sale
price the yard --- -- .--- ~S1.39
36-inch Corticelli Taffeta, very
best quality, black, brown and
navy, worth $500 the yard,
sale price the yard 90. - - S1.69
40-inch All Silk Crepe de Chine,
heavy quality, gray, red, VISTA
ria, green, flesh, white and
. plenty Of black, worth $3.50,
special this sale the yard ---- $1.49
33-inch Natural Pongee, II num-
my, very pretty quality, regu-
lar price $3.50, sale price the
yard 800 ---- ---- ---- S1.Z9
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-06-01

MILLINERY.
Hats to please the whole family
all will be sold at -. ....HALF PRICE
NEW ORGANDIE DRESSES.
In the seasons best shades and
styles.
$12.75 values, sale price - S9.95
5000 values, sale price -.-- ,~S6.95
$500 values, sale price ---S5.95
Others reduced in proportion.
36-inch Bleach, nice quality, free
from starch, worth 25c, sale
price, the yard 49, -, --s----- lac
36-inch Cloth of Gold Nainsook
finish, medium weight splendid
cloth for underwear, worth 35c,
sale price the yard .--- ----21c
36-inch French Nainsook, good
quality, SOC value, sale price,
the yard 49, 80 80 ------- SIC
27-inch Ginghams and Cham
brays, stripes, plaids and solid
colors, pleasing patterns, sale
price the yard .-.- ---: .--.19c
32-inch Renfrew Devonshire
Cloth, absolutely guaranteed
tub proof and sunproof, stripes
plaids and solid colors, SOC val
ues, sale price the yard --..36C
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Onyx, and Cadet Silk Hosiery,
heavy quality, pure silk, black,
brown. pearl gray, and white.