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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17
MILK CoNDENsING IN
 U. S. IS ON DECLINE

Washington, Aug. 1.-The milk condensing business in the United States is on the wane again.
 Before the World War, according to Agriculture Department officials the milk-condensing industry was comparatively small. During the con- fict, however, it grew to large propor- tions, the production rising from 875,000. 900 pounds in 1914 to 2,00O,- GOO, 900 pounds in 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17
Men! new Fall oxfords are here.

While being measured for that suit just step oyer to the mems shoe section-yes have section devoted the exclusive sale of mems shoes and is secluded just much mem store you could ask for Ask to see the new oxfords.
 There black calf oxfords with plain toe and Nor wegian calf apron and back stay
 Black Norwegian calf oxfords with straight tip broad toe.
 Light tan Norwegian calf straight tip and broad toe These just three of the arrivals you will enjoy seeing the price only 9 and the section is located just inside the Fairfield Ave entrance.
 lain floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17
MAGNET REVEALS KIT
 USED FOR JAILBREAK.

Cincinnati, O., Aug. 17-Tools used by three prisoners at the Alexandria, Ky, jail, recently, in an unsuccessful attempt to saw their way out of a window disappeared mysterious1y and could not be found. Herman Kemp CT, the jailer, searched the jail in vain His suspicious centered on a deep crack in one wall. He tied a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17
JOE, NOT PHIL!

Toledo, O., Aug. 17-Joseph Sousa,e succumbing to cool Lake Erie breezes at Toledo Beach, peacefully went to sleep playing a bassoon solo of Stars and Stripes
 He snored away his gold watch and shain and $39, police reports show.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17
MILFORD.

Milford, Aug. 17.-This towns tenth annual Chautauque season will commence Saturday on the Plymouth church green, under the auspices of |G. Rennet yanBurskirk, Chautaueua superintende ent. Mrs. Frank N. P1att, Mrs. Franklin Holloway and Miss Ma
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17
Silk petticoats special at $3.95.

Yes; they practically irregulars of fine make ot silk petcoats We get them all each six months out of consideration for large volume of business and get them at price which, usual pass along to you Radium silk and silk jersey the fabrics fashioned almost every conceivable model from the plain tailored to handsomely embroidered.
 The irregularities such slight imperfections it IS almost impossible find them. If they not there the prices would be much more
 With the vogue for longer skirts in dresses and suits and the certainty that petticoats will be much in demand this should say to you-opportunty- only
 $3.95
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17

bel Hutchinson will have charge Of the junior work. The program for the opening day includes lecture by F'redus M. Case. greetings and an nouncements "a concert. by the Col 1ege Singing Girls and the Junior Chautauqua, in the afternoon. In the another concert. and Dr. L. H. Her bert will discuss 94The Crisis and the
 Local policemen and firemen will be inspected at the same time this plans now being made are carried out
 Frank Burr smith. aged 50 years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17

of Cherry street, died yesterday at Grace hospital, New Haven, after an acute attack of appendicitis He is survived by a wife, Estella Conrad Smith, and brother, Hubert c. Smith, both of Milford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.

horseshoe magnet to a string, and lowered it into the Assure. Two saws and two table knives which had been made into saws were fished up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17

Since then, officials assert, the milk condensing business has lost a large part of it's market, with resulting dis turbance to the dairy business gen. erally
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17
A quarter means n in kerchiefs.

The kerchief you buy for quarter today is an expression of style and real goodness greater than for long time back
 Wide hems, two widths are the vogue for women s kerchiefs and showing them in very fine fabric at 25c.
 Dimi-linen kerchiefs for These kerchiefs finished with fine hemsttched hem and A1nrswyl broidery in Madeira designs-25c.
 Linen centers for crochet with the spoke stitch he Good idea to buy these and make them up for hol day gifts-they dainty and fne-25c.
 For men fine all linen kerchief with neat hem of proper size is unusual value for 25c.
 There also very attractive-not 1oud-re- fined coored border kerchiefs for at this price25c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17

Fashions newest thoughts expressed in silk and wool.
 Some of the very finest garments ''The B1ackshre,' dresses specially featured in the leading fashion pubca ton for August are here for you to select from.
 Materials the crepe satin Canton crepe crepe de chine and poiret twill
 Tailoring is that exquisite sort that carries appeal to the heart of the discriminating
 Designs those expressed only by the real artist and are beautiful in originality and simplicity.
 Prcings express in small way the quality and rich ness represented-$50 to $6O. Second hoor,c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17
Mems bathing suits special.

All of all wool bathing suits for at duced prices for quick clearance. You suit for vacation week ends.
 All mems bathing suits that were $7.5O now $490. All mems bathing suits that $5 and $55O $35O. $2eo.
 Fourth front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17

Miss Drucilla Henry of Wilkes Barre, Pa, has returned to her home after spending two weeks in this city as the guest of Miss Constance Neale of 30 Goddard avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17

Mrs. John C. Hawley will be the hostess at the 4 o'clock tea on Satur- day afternoon at the BrookIawn Coun- try Club. The putting prize has been offered by Mrs. F. c. Hunt. Af- ter the clam bake at o'clock Dab ney's Syncopated orchestra from the Midnight Frolic,'' will furnish the music for a dance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17

At a dinner and card party held last night on the roof of the Liberty building by the members of the Bridgeport Business & Professional Women's Club, plans were made for a peach festival to be he1d~in the club rooms in the Liberty building on Thursday, August 24.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17

Fairfield Volunteer Fire Dept. No will hold a whist and pinoch1e at the fire house on Tunxis Hill, tomor. row night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-17

Frank Burr smith. aged 50 years.
The New York herald., 1922-12-10

A bronze bust of the Chief Oratam,
Sachem of the Achkinkeshacky In
dians, recently presented to the Ber-
gen County Historical Society of
Hackensack, N. j.. by John Ettl,
sculptor.
The New York herald., 1922-12-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11
MRS. G. S. CRAWFORD SLAIN AND HUSBAND
 NEAR DEATH RESULT
 OF FlENDlSH ATTACK
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suspected some unusual happening at the Crawford store, as every light was burning and no one could be seen in the front of the building, an un- usual occurrence for that time of the night.
 The murder was discovered a. 10:S0 o'clock, when Assistant Chief of Police Thomas Christian, Detect i've George NJ. Bragan and Sergt. L. w. Crump entered the rooms of the home. which adjoined tho grocery store, and found their bodies lying in the middle of the bedroom in large pools of blood.
 Mnn Thought Asleep
 Crawford is thought to have pos sibly been asleep at the time and Mrs. Crawford in the act of waiting on the supposed customer who proved to be her murderer. Crawford was knocked in the head and lay face down four feet from his wife. He did not regain consciousness while being taken to the hospital by Johns ambulance. Recovery is not expected
 When the officers arrived upon the scene they found the front door half open and store transacted. A door of tho bedroom loading to the store was partly closed. The officers, upon entering tho room, discovered in the middle of tho floor. half cov- cred with bedclothing and news papers the dead body of Mrs Crawford and her unconscious hus- band.
 Mother. don't leave mo" the baby cried when tho undertaker's were picking up tho body, The child had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11

,/rrested on a charge of murder in connection with the Baird killing.
 The next witness called by the state was ". D. Craven, who testi- fled he lived on the Manchester road, about five miles from Jasper, last January. About o'clock the morn ing of the lynching, he testified. he was awakened by a man calling hello. Witness met him on the porch, he said. and he asked direc- tions to the Gamble road. which were given. He saw a large and small car in the road, he said. The man got in one car and they left, the small one leading The man had a long overcoat reaching nearly to his feet and buttoned closely around the throat, and he would not recognize him again, the witness said. Baird's body was found about a mile and a half from his house, witness tes- tified,
 Leslie West was recalled and shown an overcoat which he identified as being the one he wore the night of the killing.
 Nolen Hudson was then examined and testified he lives four miles from Jasper. Between 8 and o'clock the morning of the Baird lynching, witt ness heard two automobiles pass his house, he said. He was followed by Charley Hall. who testified that he lived with Hudson the night of the lynching. The witness found the sight guard of an army rifle in the road near the house next morning, he testified. On cross examinat ton he admitted he didn't know what 1t was he found.
 J. T. Pearce was then sworn. lie lived between Gamble station and pcwnley when Baird was lynched, he testified. and heard two cars pass his house about o'clock that morn- ing going towards Townley.
 Houston Smith was called and tes-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11

looked on with awed silence while the officers and detectives made their search and investigation.
 Please, mother, don't let them take you away" cried the child as the body was being removed.
 Then with the hope of instilllng fear. the baby arose in the crib bed.
 'Doggie will bite." came the in- fttnt threat as her mothers dead body was taken from the room.
 Had Trouble With Negroes
 Joe Hickey. the night watchman who discovered the lights burning and turned in the call to the Gen. tral office, stated that he had heard Crawford speak of having trouble with the negroes who resided in that vicinity and that Crawford had all ways carried gun.
 "I know the family" stated MT. Hickey, "and have traded with them. ,
 Every night 1 pass by their store each hour on my rounds. Last night at o'clock I saw the light go out. Sometimes they close this early but often it is 9:30 o'clock. This did not excite my suspicion but at 10 o'clock when I saw them all burning l thought something unusual was hap penlng. ran to a telephone and called the central police station"
 The store is situated >in a negro section of the city and few white people reside in the vicinity.
 Have One Cleyv
 Police are at a loss as to the ident- ity of the murderers and have only one clew to work with. This clew was found by an Age-Herald reporter. It consisted of greasy and blood-stained finger print of some wrapping paper lying against the cash register. This was taken to Headquarters.
 The woman's body was turned over to Lige Loy and is being held there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11

pair marked Roy Patton Gun straps. leggings. belts and other equipment which witness testified he found behind the wall with the cloth ing was also introduced in evidence. These were found on Sunday follow ing the lynching, the witness said.
 Soldiers Covered District
 On cross examination by John Me Queen, the witness admitted that large numbers of soldiers when dis charged brought back army revolvers and ammunition which they had se- cured in the army. He testified that there were attachments of troops in practically all mining communities of the district.
 J. T. Guin. telegraph operator at Townley. testified that he invited Roy Patton to go to supper with the wit ness when he met him at the post office in Townley the afternoon be- fore the lynching, and Lancaster. who was present, told him not to go off with the witness, that he would for get what they had to do that night.
 Clyde Springer was the next wit ness called. He testified he was a member of Company NJ stationed at Townley the night Baird was lynched and was called for kitchen police duty about 4:30 the next morning. About 20 minutes later, he said, he saw a Buick car in the camp which belonged to Leslie West, which he drove half mile, where 1t mired in the road. He testified he got hat and pair of pants out of the car. When he got in the car, he stated it was muddy and the engine was warm.
 Later he met Lancaster In the mess hall and, he stated, in answer to question by the witness who fired the first shot at Baird, he pointed to him. self. Lancaster said that the man who told on the company would fol- low Baird, he testified. At this point court adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11

titled that he cut bullet from a red oak tree near the scene Of the Baird lynching about week and a half after the killing.
 The next witness called was W. W. Turner who testified that he lived and worked at Holly Grove the morning of the killing. About 3 o'clock he saw two cars pass and saw Leslie West and several sol- diers in one of them.
 McMean Identifies Shells
 Capt. H. L. Mexican testified that he was on duty with the military forces when Baird was lynched. The wit ness testified he is acquainted with government ammunition. shown a number of empty rifle cartridges al legged to have been picked up at the scene of Baird's lynching, he identi- fled some of the shells as having been manufactured at the Rockford arse nal He also identified them as be- ing similar to the cartridges with which the militia forces were armed during the strike. He first heard of Baird's removal from the Jail be- tween 3:30 and 4 a. m., he testified and went to Townley about noon. Witness testified he searched the barracks formerly occupied by Com pany M and found clothing in the middle house between the chimney and the wall, from which the boards had been removed and then replaced
 The witness was shown an army overcoat with the initials "R. L." on 1t and testified that it was one of the coats found in the wall. Over coats containing initials and names similar to those of other defendants in the Baird case. which the witness testified to finding behind the wall of barracks were identified by wit ness and introduced in evidence over the objections of the defense. as was a blouse containing a document ad- dressed to William E. Hamby," brooches marked "J. W. Key" and a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11

pending the location of Crawford's relatives.
 A picture of Crawford in an army uniform was found In the wardrobe in their bedroom.
 Coroner J. D. Russum arrived upon the scene shortly after it was report ed and will continue his investiga tion today. He took charge of the child.
 Parallels Montione Case
 The case parallels in almost exaos detail the murder on the morning of December 21 of Joe Montione ana Susie Montione, who were killed In room adjoining the Montione grocery store at 3224 Church street, North Birmingham, when only the child Of the couple was spared. An ax was used as the weapon of death in this case, and no suspect has been appre- hended. It also is similar to the Bal done case, in which an ax had been used
 Assistant Chief Christian assigned officers to watch the store and living rooms during the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11
MADISON FARMER
 ENTERS CAMP PAIGN
 AGAINST BRANDON
Jack Berry of Huntsville An. nounces Candidacy for Governor and Promises
 Active Campaign

Huntsville. January 1o.-E. J. (Jack) Berry, Madison county farmer and real estate man of Huntsville. this afternoon announced hIs can- didacy for governor of Alabama in a page advertisement in local newspaper.
 MT Berry stresses in his declara- tion of candidacy, principles having to do with universal education, tax readjustment, law enforcement and good roads. He is a brother-in-law of Judge Virgil Bouldin. of Seotts- boro, Jackson county.
 An active campaign of the state is promised by MT. Berry and organ ization of his state campaign com mittee, he says, will follow prelim- iraries being worked out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11
LANCASTER CASE
 WILL REACH JURY BY END OF WEEK
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d8C OnN|
 bullet wounds in the right side and 16 in the left side. lie was followed on the stand by Coroner A. B. Legg of Walker county. He testified that he was coroner there January Is, 1921, and saw the body of Baird on the side of the road about three miles from Jasper. When he saw it the body was clad in underwear without shoes. the witness testified. He also found number of empty cartridges near where the body was lying, he said. He was excused without cross examination by the defense after identifying clothing shown him as being the underwear in which Baird was clad at the time of his death.
 Cartridges Are Found
 J. A. Ballenger, Jasper grocer, was the next state witness and testified to visiting the scene of Biard's death as a member of the coroner's jury shortly after the killing. He found a number of cartridges and an unex- ploded 3S-caliber pistol bullet partly buried in the ground near Baird's body. This witness was also ex- cused without cross examination.
 R. M. Ellis, another member of the coroner's jury. was the next witness called and testified to substantially the same thing as Ballenger. He also testified that he handled ammunition in hls hardware store, but no govern ment ammunition. On cross exami nation the witness testified that at the time of Baird's killing he and one other store in Jasper handled arms and ammunition and that there were similar stores in Cordova, Carbon Hill. and other nearby towns. When shown
 1. A.x41 n identified as having been picked up at the scene of Baird's death, the witness admitted that he handled brands of ammunition similar to some of them. On redirect examination he testified that ordinary commercial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11
EARLY CONCLUSION
 OF MUSCLE SHOALS
 QUESTION EXPECTED
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 CTS who are directly interested and wish to attend, to meet with officials Of the National Farm Bureau fedora tion. at which time Mfr. Ford had promised to be present. The, message said that later advices about the con- vention hall, meeting hours, etc. would follow as soon as practicable. Mir. Rittenour received the message In meeting of farm bureau dele gates and members at local hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11
Finished Family Wash 0E CENTS
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--Ironed Ready to Wear

BUNDLE up the FULL D wash and phone your lucky number. The AMER ICAN launders all the clothes the washerwoman usually handles, and hand irons ready to wear for only 25c a pound. Try Finished Family Wash one week. We know you'll be pleased with the beautiful work, quick service and CHEAP nrice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-11
Women Have Enough Trouble

tDithout lDorrying eUery Ueek oUer the lUashin 2 question.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-19

With 4 a''' vocal solo and responding to
an encore. Miss Alice Minnick was
acting as accompanist. 9 =
z Dr.. G.. H. Zentz, acting as chair
man, then introduced the speakers,
representing different departments
of the church work, who each in turn
spoke words of appreciation for the
work, done here by Mr.. and Mrs.
Harnwell and expressing regrets at
losing them from our midst. 49,.
DR.. E. A. Shannon spoke in behalf
of the official board Of the church of
which Mr.. Harnwell was a member;
p. u. Brown spoke for the Sunday
school, Mr.. Harnwell having been
chorister, and Mrs. HarnwelI, church
organist, In behalf of the music
committee of. the church, ". z. Rob-
inson presented them with a beauti-
full cut-glass bowl, Mr.. Harnwell re-
spending and thanking the friends.
After singing Of "Blest Be The Tie
That Binds by the audience, a social
hour was enjoyed and Refreshments
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Harnwell and
family have been active members Of
the church during their residence
here and will be greatly missed by
their large circle Of friends. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-19
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~. >T0.HOID sPlCNIC FRIDAY

= The annual picnic Of the Baptist
Sunday school ~htt bes held Friday
afternoon at Diamond Point. - All
members %. 1.-The: church congregation
and sof the Sunday school are in
vited+ to attend. Each one is request
cd I'd, bring we'll filled baskets for
the picnic supper which will be ser
we'd at 6 O'Clock and also cup and
spoon. Games and swimming and
out Of doors sports are being plan
ned and. . pleasant time is antici-
pated. &c., "
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-19
Of MI. and Mrs. Ray. Kaliher, ,s4is
America avenue. All members are
requested to be present.: ''I"
BAPTIST MISSION. SOCIETY
HOLDS MEETING TONIGHT

T All members and friends Of the
Missionary society of the Baptist
church are invited to be present at
the meeting this evening at 8 O'clock
at the church. A missionary program
will be given and the annual election
Of officers will take place. 1T lis de-
Sired that there be large attendance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-19

-: E. B. Reed of the, subscription de-
partment IF The Duluth Herald ar
rived in the city this morning. to
spend few; days here on business
for the Duluth publication. :
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-07-19
BETHEL LUTHERAN LADIES Y
- AID TO! MEETITOMORROW

The Ladies Aid Of the Bethel Luth7
eran church will meet Thursday after
noon at the farm home Of Mrs. John
Groom. All those desiring transp0r-
tation are requested to meet ( at
Akre's store, Nymore, at ,2;15 o.
clock, were autoes will be provided.
Mrs. Emil Lund will be hostess. G.