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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
To Swell Fund
 For Madison School

Surprises galore for both old and young folks have been planned for the entertainment and dance to be given at Madison school, Wednesday evening, Februnary Sth. for the ben eft of the new school fund. Nothing has been left undone to make the so- cial one of the largest and most sue cessful given in the North End in some time. Special features will be presented for the ''kiddies.''
 Although the entire program has not as yet been completed, it las been announced that Madame Seera, a most successful prophecies, will be present to reveal the future to those who de- sire to know what will happen next.
 Mrs. W. J. Carroll is chairman of the general committee and will be as- sisted by Miss Annabelle McPadden, Mrs. James Stapleton, and Mrs. R. Reilly
 tees are: Dance committee, Frank Brennan, chairman; William E. Ho- gan, Edward A. Drew. William Me Padden, William Mullins. IT., Lau- renee Hayes Leo Griffin, Allen Car roll and J. A. Cornell.
 Door committee, William I. Mean drew, F. Stapletons W. Murphy and F. J Breckbill. Check room, R. J. Adams. Ice cream. Mrs. G. Lyons. chairman; Mrs. William Brannigan, Mrs. K Oschner, Mae Fitzgerald, Min nie Ellsworth, Mrs, George Mullians. W hTS Troxell, Miss Martin and Mrs A. Tom linson-
 Cake connmittee, Mrs. W. E. Ho- gan, chairman; Mrs H. Bogey, Mrs "a briskie, Mrs. Lynch, Mrs B. P. Quinn. Mrs William Rock, Mrs Rich ard Torpey, Mrs. w. Scott, and Mrs William Fray. Reception committee. Mrs. 4. E. Macdonald, chairman; Mrs E. Fitch. Mrs. Frederick Brennan, Mrs. J. McElroy, Mrs A. DeVoy. Mrs F. Daley. Mrs B. Tolles, Miss Fraenza and Miss McGee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
$15,OOO Reduction
 Is Recommended

A reduction of approximately $15,- ooo in supplies and general expenses was recommended by the Finance committee of the Board of Education to the subcommittee of the Board of Apportfonment at a joint meeting call ca yesterday to consider the educa- aonal budget The question of trans ferlng the dental clinic from the Health Department to the Education al department will probably be de c1ded at the public hearing to be held tonight before the Board of Alp portionment
 About 20 school orincina1s and Asslst Supt. B. B. Outright are at tending the state teachers convention Tn New Haven today and tomor- row.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
iDe D D Read co.
: .ASeNsAH6 .ASS&

will be presented.
 Following the entertainment dane ing will be enjoyed and music will be furnished by Ma1one's orchestra.
 Rev. Fr. Costello, chaplain of the Holy Name Society, Is in charge Of the arrangements. assisted by a com mittee from each society, comprising the following members:
 Holy Name Society, John Lyons, Joseph Muldoon, Frank Strickland, William Heating. Patrick Fitzpatrick, Thomas Clarke, Eugene Ualey and F. T. Langenhan; Children of Mary, Misses Agnes Lee, Ruth HamItons Gertrude Lee, Marion Hanley; ticket committee. Misses Helen Roth, Ger trude Carroll, Frances Fitzgeraid, Efizabeth Kelly, Anna F'itzpatr1cks Mary Sullivan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03

address the members of Bridgeport Typothetae on Wednesday evening, February 9th, at o'clock, his subject being '"The Wedding of Photography to the Printing Press, the Hundredth Anniversary
 MT. Horgan has been a writer on Photo Engraving for 30 years, and is recognized as the leading authority in the country on every method in which photography is used to produce en- cravings. He is the author of three books on Engraving Processes, which have been translated into many for eign languages.
 The local Typothetae extends an in- vitation to any Bridgeporters. inter ested in the Graphic Arts, to be pres ent at Room 48, 46 Cannon street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
Miss Irene Racke
 Rendered Shower

Miss Irene Racke, who is soon to become the bride of Thomas W. Me Mahon, was the guest of honor at a delightful miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Margaret Duggan, of 6S Gem avenue The bride-elect was the re- cipient' of many handsome gifts and games and dancing were enjoyed dur ing the evening.
 The home was attractively decor ated in a color scheme of pink and white. A large basket of pink and white roses was the centerpiece on the table where a delicious luncheon was served late in the evening. The favors for the guests were small pink crepe paper baskets filled with pink and white rosebud candies.
 Those present were Ruth E. John son, Ellen Bjorlin, Alice McMahon. Mary Stapleton, Martha Johnson. Theresa E. Valentine, Catherine Ro- gan, Florence BjorHn, Edith Tibbals Marguerite Rogan. Mildred Donnel- ly. Anna Duggan. Isabelle Rogan, Irene Racke. Mrs E. c. Williams Mrs. F. Tibbals, Mrs. John McGarry, Mrs. NJ. A. Racke and Mrs. Margaret Duggan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
University Has Autograph By
 Columbus

Providence, R. l.. Feb. 5-An auto ehaph of Christopher Columbus and a Columbus manuscript, declared to be the only ones in the United States, are in a collection Of Americana com Drisine some 26,000 volumes, now Dossessed by Brown University. The collection was gathered by John Car ter Brown.
 The autograph was discovered in a volume of SacrobuScO's "OSpera mum di,'' published in 147S. The manu- script is a petition addressed to Fer dinand and Isabella and was dictated on the island of Hispaniola Tn i494' The collection also contains a Colum- bus letter, written in Rome in 149S and covering eight pages. The let ter has been bound at a cost Of SZ'- 900.
 Another rare volume is Samuel DeChamplains' Voyage to the West Indies written in 1902 and illustrated with color plates of strange beasts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
Girls To Give
 Entertainment For
 St. Peters Church

Arrangements have been made during the past week for an elaborate entertainment and dance to be given under the auspices of the Holy Name society and the Children of Mary of St. Peters parish in the Colonial for the benefit of the new. church building fund
 Plans for the building of the new church have been completed and work will be commenced upon the approval of the bishop. and 1t is hoped that ground will be broken for a handsome new edifce in the early spring.
 The entertainment will comprise a school room scene which will include some ef the best amateur talent in the city, and many new novelty acts
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
Silk Jerseys $3.o5

Petticoats in light and dark colors, fine ac- cordion plaited founces, many with insets of a contrasting color.
 Big variety, all shades.
 Second floor.
 Tink'' The Little Plumber in
 the Can.
 A modern and econo- mical way of guarding the plumbing in your home. It is a chemical that just slips down the pipe and dissolves all waste matter that has collected and is clogging the pipe. Removes waste, slime and light W O o d from sinks, drains, toilets, etc.
 50 cts. a can.
 Don't send for the plumber, try FFTink'' first.
 Basement,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
The Present Fad
for ColOred Linens

Has extended to towels, guest towels in color to combine with rooms It is a happy thought and dresses up room quite prettily.
 Some fine Irish Linens, especially for making towels, cool soft blue, and dull gold. One yard wide, but half the width is enough for towel so that one yard will make two towels To be made with colored threads drawn or narrow lace inserted
 $100 yard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
JOHN c. CUSTER TO SPEAK.

John C. Custer, well-known as- tronomer, will be the speaker at the Bridgeport Philosophical society to be held Wednesday evening, February StI, in Forester's hall on Broad street. His subject will be After Death - What?"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
Cursed Judge,
 Jailed For Life

Troy, N. Y, Feb. 3-Sa1vatore Cue charie, gangster, cursed County Judge Russell when sentenced to prison for 20 years for assault and robbery. The court room was thrown into an up roar. The judge then revoked the first sentence and committed Cue charie to Clinton prison for life.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03

The annual entertainment and dance given by St. Joseph's T. B. & L. association will take place in Co., lonial hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings, February 27 and 2S, when '-The Colleen Bawn" will be presented under the direction of Bill Toomey.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
ux D D Read co
 Esssk/Lxkeo SSSS

The committee in charge was com posed of J. RundIe, chairman; Chas. Fancher, Arthur Rundle, Robert Walsh, Howard Braithwaite and Lin da Ehlert.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
DEAN OF PHoTo-ENGRAvERs
 TO LECTURE IN BRIDGEPORT

Stephen H. Horgan. Editor Pro cess Engraving Of Inland Printer. Ad. Manager of Standardization Co. ink manufacturers. of New York, will
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03

Rev and Mrs. Henry F. Kelly nave os their guest at St. Georges rectory over inc weekend, Mrs. Kelly's cous- in, Admiral Sir Ernie Chatfield, of the British delegation to the Armament conference.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
Queen Make Dresses
for house wear

TOT house wear Made from soft fine percale guaranteed fast color. Skirts of ample width, straight vestee button trimmed down front, white pique collar and cuffs, sash that ties in back.
 White grounds with red, blue or black dot pattern.
 $2.OO Sizes up to 46.
 Second floor.
 Blouses Georgettes, Crepe de Chimes and Voiles, a few striped Silks, some plain, others fancy, all colors with white.
 Your Choice
 $500 each.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
Underwaists for Growing Girls

Takes the place of a corset, good strong mus lin, made with extra fullness across the front, and one bone each side of front fastening. Shoulder straps and armholes lace trimmed. Sizes 12 to 16 yrs.
 $2.O0
 Corset Section.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
A Surgical Corset In Warner Brothers Make

This is maternity corset we'll, having no bones in front but instead elastic section that gives abdominal support There are facing half way down each side for adjusting and the back is we'll boned. In white batiste, not too heavy, the kind of a corset that IS comfortable we'll providing the ne- cessary support
 S4OO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-03
To Brighten a Dreary Month

Candy Saturday Specials Marshmallow Caramels,
 45 cts. a fb. Roman Nougat,
 45 cts. a fb. Peanut Butter Smacks,
 29 cts. a 10. These have come in new and fresh for Sat urday.
 Main floor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
LAW ENFORCEMENT
! LEAGUE IS FORMED
=. L. Miley President and F. T. RandIe
Secretary of Organization.

In response to the call made last
week for. the good citizens OF the town
to meet-and form an organization 10 Co
per- &c with the county and city author
flies in breaking up the lawlessness in
Hickman and Fulton County, people
from every walk in life in the city as
seIpbled at the court house last Friday
ni snt. So large was the crowd that the
large circuit court room was filled even
the standing room being taken. and an
enthusiasm and eagerness to help was
apparent from nearly every one pres
ent.
The meeting was called to order by
Prof. j. Nj. Calvin. who acted in the
capacity of temporary chairman. and
began the meeting by calling on the
Rev. y. :. Petite 10 lead in prayer. A
committee on nominations was then ap-
pointed and consisted of H. c. Helm. III
l.. Amberg. and Prof T. II. Likins
Whpe this committee was absent COM
piliIig list of nominations the purpose
of the meeting was explained 10y Mr.
Petite in n few weIl chosen words.
The report of the committee on nom
nations was adopted i'm full. the adop-
tion resulting in the appointment of
the following as officers of the organi-
zation President the Rev. f. l.. MfIey ::
secretary. F. Il. Randie; Finance Com
mittee, c. II. Travis. chairman, with
III. l.. Amberg and VI. C. Helm as his
ass0fiates: committee on resolutions.
DR. J. NJ. Hubbard. the Rev. ~ s. Pet
tie. and W. l.. Hampton: executive
cQmmiffee. II. G. Hale. Sr.. w. A.
Johnston. A. q. Caruthers. w. II. Bait
zcr- w. L. GrisSom. J. y. Roper. Jno.
Pyle and Joe Morris.
Resolutions deploring the conditions
whicn have been existing and pledging
support of the new administration in
attempting To better them were offered
by the following: Mrs. Mary Barbour
for the Parent-Teachers Association.
f. Whalin. for the West Hickman Par
cnf Teachers Association. f. +. Randle.
for the Hickman Board of Educa tion.
Miss Inez Luten for the Womans Club.
J. NJ. Calvin for the Hickman schools.
and Or. III. f. Prather for the local
post Of the American Legion.
Expressions Were called for from
rhoSe Present and short talks endorsing
he .InOFez zsere made by the foIiowSnx:
81
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
l.. NJ. COOMBES iTH
DISTRICT MAGISTRATE

L. III. CoOmbes received his appoint
ment from Governor Morrow last week
to the office of magistrate for District
No. L. Mr.. COOmbes. a Republican in
politics, IL the only member of the
present court of that political faith
He succeeds Leslie Brice. who was
elected magistrate Of District No. In
the election I'm November. but who was
shot and killed shortly after by Jacob
Olejniczak. With the appointment of
Magistrate COombes. the fiscal court
continues to be made up OF new mem
hers.
Mr.. Coombes has been in business In
District No. 4 for years, and although
he has spent much of his time lately In
Hickman. still considers that his home
district. He Is well known in this part
of the country and Is well qualified tc
sit with the other members of the court
I'm the proper handling OF the fiscal
affairs OF the county. believing I'm an
economic though progressive admins
tration OF the cOunty's business.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
THE WOODROW

Having been appointed Chairman of
Fulton County 10 organize the commit
tee for the promotion of the woodrow
Wilson Foundation Fund OF said county
and having been furnished with the
names of the persons appointed on said
committee by the state organization, i
do hereby call said members 10 meet
on next Saturday, January 14th, at =
o'clock for the purpose OF perIecting
an organization for Fulton and one for
Hickman. All of the members of said
committee who reside east OF the NJ. x
%. X X. will meet at the City Hall at
Fulto nand all Of those residing west
will meet at the Court House, Hickman.
The names of said committee are as
follows:
c. III. Bransford, Joe Browder, ]. Il.
Bard, Mrs. j Il. Bard, Clarence Pick
ering. Norman Terry, U. &. WOlberton,
Miss Ethel Moore, W. III. Henry, Miss
Mary h Lawson, c. G. Alexander. Mrs.
W. l.. Jonakin. w. Il. McGehee, Arch
Oliver. +. &. MoSely. 1. III. Snuff, Mrs
Hattie McNeill, l.. &. Bradshaw, James
LangfOrd, j. X. Adams, j. +. Adams, W..
y. Whitson. r. c. Roper, s. y. Sweeney,
Julian Choate, Mrs. Z. IL. Travis, G. h.
Mooney, Mrs. 5. NJ. Hubbard. &. l..
I -
liams. w. X. Butts, j. W. Gordon, II.
III. Wade, Mrs. c. II. Young, Chas. L.
Beadles, X. "A. Howell, Ed Williams,
Chester Turner, w. III. Shuck, W. III.
SoweIl. DIR. j. W. Naylor, IL. z. John
son, Mrs. Daisy BOndurant, L. G.. Mad
dOx, q. Il. Threlkeld, Il. B. Harrison.
G. B. Evans. Mrs. l.. +. Stowe, l. n.
Gregory, X Moore. w. Il. Sudberry,
Mrs. Mary Barbour. Dan Newton. G. L.
Clark. f. Il. Randle, f. 5. Moore, Mrs.
Pearl Russell, III. l.. King, VIII Ham
mOnd.
The Woodrow Wilson Foundation is
to be created by public subscription In
recognition of the National and Inter
national services Of Woodrow Wilson,
twice president of the United States,
who furthered the cause of human free
dom and was instrumental in pointing
out effective methods for the coopera-
tion of the liberal forces of mankind
throughout the world.
The award or awards from the In
come OF the Foundation will be made
from time to time by a nationally con-
stituted committee to the individual
or group that has rendered, within a
specified period, meritorious service to
democracy, public welfare. liberal
thought or peace through justice.
The necessary blanks, etc, will be
furnished to the members Of said com
mittees on next Saturday at the places
mentioned above. II Is hoped that each
of the above named persons who resides
east of tn eM. & o. r. r. will be In
Fulton on Saturday next and those re
siding west viii be in Hickman.
r. j. Stahr, Chairman.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
HEAVY DOCKET SET
FOR JANUARY TERM
Circuit Judge Eester's First Appear
&nCe IN Official Capacity.

The regular January term or the
Fulton Circuit Court meets in Hickman
next week. Ihis VIII be the first ap'
peasranCe in his new Office OF Clrculi
Judge ". IL. Hester, vino succeeds
Judge Bunk Gardner in this judicial
dis strict. The prosecution will be hand
led by Commonwealth Attorney Fldv-
iOus Il. Martin. elected in November 10
succeed former Commonwealth Attorn-
cy Ben :. Adams Pacing the new OF
ticills is one OF the largest dochets IN
the history of the court. The ordinary
docket at Hickman includes "A contin-
ued ana 81 ordinary appearance cases
while the equity docket here has Of
continued and "A appearance cases. At
Fulton there are Il continued ana 10
appearance eases on the ordinary dock
et with - continued and 13 appearance
CA Scs iu equity.
The court meets here next week
moving To Fulton the week following:
The following j. the criminal docket
FOR Hickman:
Commonwealth vs.
HoSie Otterbridge, wilful murder.
Fannie Johnson. wilful murder.
XeSter Davis. wilfui murder
Arthur smith. hog stealing.
W. ). Allen. ct ais. forfeiture.
Fd McClendon. breach of peace.
Dink Evans. carrying concealed dead
ly weapon.
Dink Evans. obstrueting public jus
tiCe.
Roy Langford. operating motor vehlc-
Ie az high rate of speed on "A pubic
highway.
Swayue Beuthal. breach OF peace
Roy Iaugford, store hOusebreaklng-
These cases are all set for trial tues
day. january 10th.
In Fulton the following make mp the
criminal docket:
Commonwealth vs.
ESton DAVIS, deserting his infant
child.
Jim Cummings. DESERVING his infant
child
VIII Allen grand larceny.
Frank Walker, having whiskey Tor
the purpose Of sale.
Clifton Pierce, appeal
Guy Tucker. adultery.
Whitiock Lyon. malicious striking an
,fhcr with intent to kill
John Davis. having whiskcy FOR tho
purpose Of sale
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
LAW ENFORCEMENT LEAGUE.

The first regular meeting of the Full
ton County Law Enforcement League
will be held at the court house next
Friday night This will be one Of the
greatest eye-openers that Hickman and
vicinity has ever had. Every citizen
who stands for law enforcement should
he present. Come early if you want IA
seat The meeting will begin promptly
at 80 and close at 8 O'Clock sharp.
The people mean business. Several
red hot meetings Of the executive COM
mittee have set things afire and if you
want TO see the sparks fly for an hour
and a half and learn some of the most
important facts of our community life,
come, Be present with the backbone
and red blood of our city and communi-
tV
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
PERCY JONES BUYS !
DYERSBURC BAKERY
VIII Continue to Operate the Hickman
Bakery.

Percy Jones, the enterprising baker
Of Jones Eatmore Bread, bought Hurts
Bakery in Dyersburg Monday from
Chas. Hurt who has been proprietor
of that concern for great many years.
The bakery is one of two bakeries in
Dyersburg. and enjoys large whole
sale trade in that city and in the coun-
try surrounding. The deal had been
under consideration for some time by
Mr.. Jones. as the operation of the bak-
cry here and at Dyersburg will give
him an opportunity to serve a much
larger territory than wasrpossible with
the operation of the one plant here.
He viii continue to operate the Hick-
man plant, Mrs. Jones and his son,
Allan. being in charge here. and Mr.,
Joes will spend much of his time in
Dyersburg supervising the business mt
that place.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12

| J. W. Cowgirl, J. NJ. Calvin. the Rev
Earl \. Tucker, Garth Luten, W. A
Johnston, c. Ii. Moore, II. c. Helm, Ed
Wright, Jr.. L. Aitchum, John Harper
the Rev. K. NJ. Bragdon DIR. II. Z
Prather, w. j. Harper, Mrs. o. l.. Gun
ningham, Mrs. Anna E. Sims, B. @
Hale, Sr.. and Henry AcMullin.
Attorneys L. = Moore, S. ID. Stem
bridge and i. j. Stair made short talks
i'll which they pledged the support OF
the legal profession in the city TO the
movement, and Sheriff j. o. West,
Mayor L. L. Swayne and Chief Of Police
y. ). Handy briefly stated their will
iinsness TO do their share towards
cleaning up tn ecounty and city.
When a call was made for members
of the newly organized Law Enforce
men tLeague between 200 and 300 ress
ponded, and when Chairman G. b.
Travis of the financial committee made
his financial report, ii was found that
over 5000 was in the treasury in cash
and subscriptions. The final business
of the meeting was the presenting of the
papers by the committee on resolutions
ana bylaws which were adopted.
From the method of going about the
matter and the enthusiasm displayed
by everyone present Friday night il
seems that the majority of the better
class of citizens in Hickman are deter
mined that the old order of things must
go and il is a good thing to see. When
Il band like the one assembled at that
first meeting determines that good viii
prevail IN a community, nothing can
stop them. and the best thing the law
less element in the community can do
Is pack up their bag and baggage and
get out. There is much that can he
remedied hut the start has been made in
the right direction.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
MASONS RENT CITY HALL.

The Hickman lodge of Masons have
rented the city hall from the city and
will change their place. of meeting to
that hall in the near future. The clfy
hall was for rent to the highest bidder
and the Masons are fortunate in Sc
curing it, as ii is an ideal location Tor
such purposes. They intend to reno
vate and remodel the rooms, and other
wise fit them up for their use.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.

Rev. w. +. Rennenberg. Rector.
Second Sunday after Epiphany. Jan
18th.
Holy Eucharist 8 a. m.
Church School o As a. m.
Mathis and Sermon IL a. m.
Evensoug and Sermon p m.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
MIR. MADDEN RETURNS.

G. G. Hadden. who was connected
with the Hickman Milling K Feed Co.
up until about month or so ago. has
returned and is now with the company
again. He is miller of unusual ability
and has been in the business for over
forty years. The Hickman Mil has
enjoyed a good business in the past
year and is making as good flour as
can be bought anywhere. 1t has
discontinued making anything except a
high patent flour and IL Is useless for
people to buy other brands when we
have just as good here.
Buy a Hickman product and you are
helping build up your home town.
The Girls Friendly meets Friday
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
L. A. STONE ELECTED
ON CITY SCHOOL BOARD

l.. A. Stone was elected at the last
meeting Of the Hickman Board or Ed
ucation to fill the unexpired term OF
Mayor L. L. Swayne, whose resignation
was received owing to the fact that
the position on the school board was In
compatible with that of mayor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-01-12
TRAIN KILLS MAN AT
UNION CITY

Jim Davis, a retired farmer living
in Union City was killed Tuesday morn
ing by u southbound NJ. & o. freight
train at about six o'clock. just north of
the freight depot In Union City. The
train ran over him at the waist line,
completely severing his body in two.
He was about 45 years of age
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The Girls Friendly meets Friday
night at 30 with Mrs II. Fw Swayne-