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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
Summer Is Coming. Sure, Circus
 Men Say

Forget the venerable Mister Groundhog- he did or whether he did not beam upon his shadow on Thursday springtime is on the way. There's real proof of the decline of winter at the Winter Quarters of the Barnum & Ringing Circus.
 Between 15O and 200 employees of the Biggest Show on Earth" are hustling in making the initial prepa- rations for the 1922 campaign. Wag- ons and cars are being painted, horses, lions and tigers and other ami mals are being trained for new acts and there's bustling scenes all about the mammoth yards. By March l it is estimated that about 1,500 mem bers of the circus army will be at work getting things in readiness for the shows first and most important stand of the season next month in Madison Square Garden New York. Following the New York appearance the show travels over Brooklyn Bridge for a weeks sojourn on the banks of the old Gowanus canal, the season after a dull winters wa cation.'' Big Ben'' Schultz, one of the best known of drivers in the car aVan, will again be with the show this year. I'm justing itchin' for March l and to get a look at those old Western turnpikes again. said Ben yesterday. Me, too. added Bill GilHck, who is the envy of the farmer DOyS WHen He 1IlNd dueS Lu0 rural olS- trict and litographs the barns and other buildings.
 The baby hippopotamus, born last fall, will appear in one of the new acts next summer. The infant is being trained and will be featured lavishly by the publicity experts. An other new member of the animal con- tingent is a jaguar, one of Cuba's fe- rocious species of that kingdom.
 The polar bears and elephants are also taking part in daily rehearsals. It's going to be the same old show, but bigger, better and brighter than eUA- hefOre
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
20 WELFARE SOCIETIES AGAIN IN
 BRIDGEPORT FINANCIAL FEDERATION

Philo c. Calhoun, Local Agent Albert G. Fraser; Queens Daughters, Pres. Mrs. W. F. Allen, Sec. Mrs. L. L. Hill; Salvation Army: Local Chairman Hospital: Pres, and Treas. Sister Reni Hunt. Sec. Sister Arianna O'Connor; Sisterhood Park Avenue Temple, Chairman. Mrs. c. J. Mintz.
 Visiting Nurse Association: Pres. Mrs. Elmer H. Ravens, Supt. Miss Janet Otley, Treas. Charles w Bit ger; West End Hebrew Ladies Aio Society: Pres. & Treas. Mrs. Harry Greenbaum, Sec. Mrs. DaV1u Scu4os- singer; Y. M. c. A.: Pres. H. Almon Chaffee, Acting Gen'l. Sec. J. Gar field King, Treas. Howard Speer; Y w. c. A: Pres. Miss Ethel Sterling, Sec. Miss Anne Ryland Smith, Treas Miss Sara F. Richards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
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my friends. ''-Mrs. A. H. GARLAND, 218 E. Brown St., Iron Mountain, Michigan.
 Xenia, Ohio. Every month l had my abdomen that could not lie quietly in bed. I suffered for about five years that way and was not regular either. I read an advertisement of what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ha d done for other women, so decided to try it. It surely has helped me lot, as I have no pains now and am regular and feeling fine Mrs. MARY DALE, Route 2, Xenia, Ohio.
 pound is a medicine for Women's ail- ments. Itisespecially adapted to relieve women. If you suffer as did Mrs. Gar land or Mrs. Dale, you should give this -vell-llnown medicine thorough trial
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

to go to bed on ac-
 count of them. 1 saw your advertisement
 and took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
 ble Compound with
 very good results. I can work all day long now at my sick time.
 You may use these facts as a testimonial
 and 1 am recom- mending the Vege- table CCmDOIInd to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
MIKE LEVY RELEASED
 BY FEDERAL AGENTS

Mike Levy, taken by the local Pro- hibition enforcement agents Thurs day afternoon in the vicinity of Mt. Grove cemetery and charged with transporting illicit liquor was re- leased when arraigned before United States Commissioner Hugh J. Law cry yesterday. He claimed to have been hired by Alex Vegis to trans port some goods, and that he did not know the nature of the material. Vegis. who lives in the Villa park section of Fairfield. was held by the commissioner. for the next term Of the United States District court but allowed to remain out of jail on his own recognizance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
PERSONALS

"A Maker of Men," a splendid drama of life, love and sacrifice. will be presented in six reels of motion pictures at the First UniverSalist church, Fairfield avenue, near Broad street. tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock the special feature of the cheerful Sunday evening service. This film, of which James K. Shields is the author. has been produced especially which is both instructive and inspir- ing. The public Is invited.
 The Right Reverend Chauncey B Brewster. D. D., Bishop of Connec- ticut. will preach in St. Luke'S church Connecticut and Wilmot Ayes, at the 10:30 service of Holy Communion Sunday, Feb. 5, and the rector. Rev w. H. Jepson will present about 40 persons for confirmation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
MAKES COMPOSITION OFFER

Morris Solomon, marketnlan Of 13so State street. has filed a petition in bankruptcy. making a composition
 bilities as s6,27125 and the assets as
 S1,3oo Of the liabilities the amount
 of s5,34407 -'s unsecured Stock is
 listed with the assets as worth $500;
 fixtures $500 and open accounts $500
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
4 CORRECTION

The Times wishes to rectify an CT TOT which was made last evening in stating tiat the dance and entertain ment to be given in Madison school on next Wednesday evening was for the benefit of the Madison school fund. The proceeds of the affair will be given to the school building fund of St. Patrick's church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

About 25 users of telephones in the vicinity of Broad and Cannon streets had their service suspended from 8 until o'clock yesterday evening when worxmen, in excavattne on the southeast corner of the street. struck water which seeped through a buried telephone cable causing disruption of the lines
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
THIS TABLE SHOWS AT GLANCE WHAT
 BILL PROVIDES FOR Ex- SERVICE MEl

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
PAINS so BAD WOULD go ID BED Two Women Tell How Lydia E. PinkhaE's Vegetable Compound
 Stopped Their Suffering

Iron Mountain, Mich. -"I had terri ble pains every month and at times had
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

Medicine helps to drive out impuri- ties
 Father Johns Medicine soothes and heals the lining of the breathing passages
 You are safe when you take Father Johns Medicine because it is guar ous drugs in any form. Sixty-five years in use---Adv-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
THE DANGER OF
 PNEUMONIA
How You Can Avoid It

9 When you have a cold and neglect it you are in great danger of pneu-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04

mOnA-
 The pure food e l e = m e n [ s in F a t h e r Johns Med icine build c n CT g y to resist c o l d and g r i p
 The gentle laxative ef- feet of Fath- CT J O h n' s
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12
LOCAL MARKET
IL Got Away

The station master, hearing crash
on the platform, rushed out of his
room just in time to see the express
that had just passed, disappearing
around the curve and disheveled
young man sprawling out fiat among
a confusion of overturned milk can7
and the scattered contents of his
travelling bag.
Was he trying TO catch the
train?" the station master asked OF
a small boy who stood by admiring
the scene. HE did catch 1t, said the
boy, but IL got away again"
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

Mr.. Hart Is Going To Clean Things.
The Union Products Co., composed
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank Hart, has
begun the manufacture on small
scale of product which they call
Velvet Cleanser 1t will clean any,
thing except mans conscience, and
# cleanliness is next to godliness as
the old saying is, then it will do lot
for his conscience. They are making
two grades, one for toilet use and one
for coarser work, such as taking off
black asphalt paint and transmission
grease, two stubborn things. It is
made according to an old English re-
ceipt and is guaranteed effective and
also non injurious in any way. They
expect to push its advertisement and
sale. There is no reason why this
product should not some time be as
famous as Ivory soap and Pearlne.
for Mr.. and Mrs. Hart have one in
gredient that always carries a good
thing over-an enthusiastic belief in
their own product, and determina-
tion to make il stand up with the bes.
and then go little more.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12
Officer Of Kiwanis Club Elected

At the regular meeting Of the Hi
wants Club. Friday evening. officers
for the coming year were elected as
follows: DIR. W. r. Burrell. president:
K. ". Lemmond. vice president, v. H.
Wood. treasurer; f. c. Winchester. Y.
Y. Secrest, W. ]. Rudge, W. B. Love.
]. X. Hudson, DIR. 5. A. Alexander. r.
A. Morrow, Jr.. and ]. ". Hines, di-
rectors. Mr.. (. c. Winchester was
presented with a silver pencil, offered
by ". j. Rudge. for perfect attend
anee during the year.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12
Clark.Aieore


Saturday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Mr.. Willie ID. Clark and Miss Flossie
Moore Of Sandy Ridge township were
married by Or. c. c. Weaver in the
study at Central Methodist churcn.
The marriage was very quiet, there
being no attendants, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark leaving Immediately after the
ceremony for their new home-the
old family home of the Clark's in
Sandy Ridge township.
Mrs. Clark is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Moore of Sandy
Ridge township and is a very talent
ed and charming young woman, pol-
ular among large number of friends.
Mr.. Clark is son of the late Mr..
and Mrs. W. d. Clark and brother
Of Messrs. H, B. and Murray Clark
of Monroe. He is engaged in farm.
ing in Sandy Ridge township and is
successful, splendid young man from
one of the best families in the county.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

Mr.. d. F. Moore, a prominent citi-
zen of Jefferson, died suddenly of
paralysis yesterday. Mr.. Moore was
quite well known here and at one
time lived in the upper part of this
county.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

Born, Monday, Dec. 4, 1922, to Mr..
and Mrs. Festus Crook of Matthews,
a son. James Reid.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

To-day the government bureau is
sued an estimate of the total cotton
crop for this year, which was 9,964,-
900 bales.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12
Teachers Meeting Saturday

The teachers of the Monroe group
will hold their second meeting next
Saturday in the Monroe High School
building at 10 o'clock.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

CABINET WORK. am prepared TO
build tables and do other cabinet
work in first-class style, including
repair of old furniture. Prices right.
See me at Navassa Warehouse near
Power Household Presson, the
cabinet man.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

Mr.. AUTO DRIVER, Velvet Hand
Cleanser is as essential as your
pump or jack. II removes all stains
without water.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

Mr.. FARMER, why have those chap
ped, bleeding hands? Velvet Hand
Cleanser cures them. Get it at
Hart's store.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

STRAYED-Young red setter dog:
white nose and long tail. Return
TO W. J. Rudge.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

LOST-White pointer pup, 6 months
old-Reward for return to A. T.
English.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

JUST RECEIvED-A barrel of gen.
uine New Orleans Molasses.-Gul-
ledge & Snyder, next door to Ayers
market.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

FOR SALE-Good one-horse wagon
and harness.-0. W. Watkins, Mon
roe Route 6.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

FOR SALE-A bunch Of seven weeks
old pigs; also . Duroc Jersey boar
for service.--W. E. l. Williams.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

IF YOU HAVE chapped hands, try
Velvet Hand Cleanser. II cures
them.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12

VELVET HAND CLEANSER is a
Union county product and is guar
anteed. Harmless, but Of great
benefit to the skin. ..-
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-12
Special Notice.

STOLEN-From automobile parked
in front of Efrds' Department
Store Monday, a green overcoat.
Reward for infol ma .on.-Hoyle
Helms, Box 302, Monroe, n. C.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20
Miners Favor Repeal
 Of Coal Tax Statute

Hazleton, Pa, Dec. 20.-The inf1u- ence of the United Mine Workers will be placed behind a movement to re- peal the anthracite coal tax law in the coming session of the Pennsylvania legislature. Thomas Kennedy, district president of the union, said today. Recently officials of municipalities in the anthracite fields met and urged that the tax be divided among ths cities and boroughs where the coal Is mined.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20
SOUTHINGT0N NEWS

William IT. Anthony Dies-Fircmcn
 Elect-Observes .:2nd Anniversary
 Other Notes.
 William II. Anthony. aged 73 years. ore of the best known residents of Southington, died yesterday at hit home on North Main street. He Is survived by two sons. William F. anc George Anthony, and sister, Mrs, Martha Shanahan, all of whom reside here. The funeral will be held from his late home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. G. c. Laudens- lager, pastor of the First Baptist church will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
 Hose Co. No. 1 Monday evening elected the following officers: Fore man, Thomas Wrinn; first assistant, John Higgins; second assistant, James Buggy; secretary. Cornelius Connors and treasurer, John McGrath.
 Rev. William J. Doolan, pastor Of St. Thomas church, observed the 42nd anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood Monday. He was the recipient of many congratulatory mes- sages during the day.
 The Plantsville w. c. T. U. met this afternoon and received a report from the state president Mrs. Mary B. Will son.
 There will be meeting of the rep resentativas of the industrial bowling teams at the alleys this evening.
 The members of the Sunday school of the Plantsville Baptist church will render a cantata in the church Fri day evening.
 A Christmas tree celebration will take place in the Plantscille Congrc- gational church Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. All are invited.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20
Judge Sellers Declares

Though woman today has equal not yet his equal at law. siich was the contention advanced at a recent conference of American women law yers in Washington.
 It Is condition which the conven- ton was called to correct.
 Tho meeting took place simultane- ously with a gathering Of Woman's Party leaders to launch new legis- lativc campaign for equal rights
 Equal Rights Bills.
 The special task assigned to the women lawyers was the giving of ad- vice concerning the drafting Of equal rights bills.
 Judge Kathryn Sellers. who called the lawyers together and presided at their meeting, occupies the District Of Columbia Juvenile court bench. She was the first woman to receive a fed eral judicial appointment.
 It is not now as voter, but in the courts, that woman finds herself at a disadvantage with man, Judge Sel- lers points out.
 "The trouble is," she explains, that our legal system, at its very beginning, was the work of men.
 That is why, for so many centur- les, we have had double legal stan dard---a standard for man. and diff ferent standard for woman.
 "The old English common law gave woman an inferior position in nearly |every respect.
 One Standard Sought. Tt is particularly appropriate, now that we are trying to secure single legal standard for men and women, for elimination of the laws discrim- nations against women, that women
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20
McAULIFFE SUSPENDED
Referee at Herman-kaplan Fight Said To Have Made Offensive Remarks
 to Members Of Boxing Commission.

New Haven, Dec. 20.-Henry Ger ,ity better known as "Young Me- Auliffe," former boxer and former referee in the state under appoint ment of the state boxing commission, has been indefinitely suspended by the commission, it was announced today by Chairman Moses King. Gerrity has requested opportunity to appear before the commission and the latter will meet at the capitol week from Saturday.
 Gerrity was referee at the Herman Kaplan bout at Meriden Monday night. It is claimed that he made comments on certain actions of the commission, and addressed them to the members of the commission who were at the ringside.
 Gerrity is at present residing here, being employed in the construction of one of the new buildings in this city. few months ago. he was called be- fore the state boxing commission, to explain why he demanded large sum of money for his services in bous held at New Haven. He was cleared of the charges preferred against him. it is understood.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20
AUTO TURNS TURTLE
 IN ROADSIDE DITCH I.,H. Coldstein Of New Britain
 Narrowly Escapes Injury
 MEASLES ] REPORTED HERE
Gtil Scoutss Party Tonight-Land
 Sales of the Weck-Watcr Being Installed in Worthinston School
 Foiesters To Elect--Items.

I, H. iGoldstein Of New Grltaln, q dealer in dry goods, fortunately es- caped serious injury about 10 o'clock this morning when his Ford delivery truck, skidded on the Middletown road hin just east of She Berlin turnpike, and turned over in the ditch.
 SGoldstein was on his way to Mid dletown from New Britain, intending to distribute his goods. lie had had considerable trouble in keeping the car in the road, despite chains. and when he struck the icy hill his car turned completely around and then toppled over.
 The truck was of the closed in type and was badly damaged, < Goldstein immediately went to the , office of the town clerk and com tplained of the condition of the hiil, . asking why sand had not been put on the ice. Town Clerk A. r.. Woodruff explained that the road is not under the supervision of the town and sug- Eested that Mir. Goldstein register his complaint with the state highway department.
 Several townspeople said this morn ing that fence placed along the road on the side of the ditch would prevent such accidents, besides giving drivers at night warning as to where the ditch is, the lights or the ear showing the fence and also showing the drivers how far to keep from it.
 Measles In schools.
 Superintendent of Schools E. k. showalter says that an epidemic ot measles seems to be prevalent and that this disease is hitting members of the primary grades had. In some of the rooms half of the children are absent on account of It.
 He also asks that parents watch their children for signs of this disease, sore throat and fever, and keep at home all those who show any tend ency toward it. He hopes that this precaution will in measure aid in checking the epidemic.
 According to the superintendent the malady seems to De getting well started and if measures are taken al once to prevent it's spread fl may be partly averted.
 Girl scouts Party.
 The local tTOOp Ot bIil cCou'o haf arranged Christmas party which is to take place this evening in the community house at 1880 o'clock. The committee in charge is composed oi Miss Grace Smith, chairman; Victoria Fiske, Genevicve Payne, Muriel John son and Virginia Bushnell.
 The prog am will consist of games and dancing and an entertainment will be provided by several members of the troop. Refreshments will be served in the course of the evening.
 The affair will be supervised by Mrs. Garner Goodwin, troop captain and Mrs. Leland Gwatlsin and Mrs Charles Pratt, lieutenanis.
 Land ,aic ..ie .ec.S
 A. l.. Woodruff, town crk, report ed two land sales in Berlin, whicf have occurred during the past weel.
 Daniel Webster of Berlin has sold to John Jagan. 20 acres of land T Becklcy directly north of the Se'der school
 Anthony and Martha Bakanas o
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20

conferred on class of ten candidates, At the next meeting to be held on, January 3, the newly elected officers will be installed.
 Buys Two Lots.
 William Herbert of Bicycle Lane through Charles Conlon. purchased two lots at the corner of Laurel and Thomas avenue yesterday. He intends to build as soon as preparations can be completed. The lots are both situ- ated in the Allen Park tract, and evi- dcnce of the growth of Plainviile is shown here from tho number Of houses that are being put up and the number of persons who are planning to build here. It Is expected that the entire tract will be built up by spring if the land Is purchased within the next few months as 1t has been in the past, ss-g
 Last Warning.
 The board of selectmen have de- cided 10 issue last warning to lax property owners, regarding the clear ing of their sidewalks Of ice and show. It has been noticed that many places are almost impossible to clean, and a request Is made that all walks covered with ice that is7too hard to get off, be covered with coating of sand or cinders to prevent injury to persons who are liable to fall. Many places have not been touched since the fist snow fell, and strict meas ures will be taken in the very near future if this warning Is not needed.
 Sickness Prevalent.
 The doctors in town report that a great many people are laid up with severe colds due to the sudden changes in the weather. Outside of this, there is very little contagious disease here. F3
 Epworth Basketball
 The Epworth League basketball team held a practice session 3in the James Jennings school in Bristol last evening in preparation for the game in New Britain next week. The exact date of the coming game has not been decided nor the place, but full particulars will be published within a few days.
 Christmas Tree
 The Altar society of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy are working hard these days on preparations for the Christmas tree celebration to be held in the church hall next Sunday. The Holy Name and other parish societies are lending their efforts to make the affair the biggest that the local church has ever held All the children of the parish will be invited to the fes- tival and a stocking with goodies in it, will be given each one by Old Santa himself.
 Awarded Watch
 s, F. Marine has been awarded the gentleman's watch by the committee of the focal lodge of Pythians. The winner of the ladies' watch has not vet been announced but it is expected that it also will be awarded within a day or so.
 Episcopal Church Notes
 The program for the remainder of the week at the Episcopal church Is as follows: Wednesday, 8 p. m., Knights of Washington; Thursday Festival of St. Thomas, 10 a. m.; Holy Communion, and 1880 p. m Parish guild; Friday, [ p. m, choir rehearsal and 8 p. m. Clarion club Sunday no session of the church school.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20

baskets containing dinners to the needy vets in the city.
 The packages to the hospitals will be sent tomorrow and the Christmas dinners will be delivered Saturday
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20
FIRE DOES sioo DAMAGE
Bremen Have Busy Hour At House
 R On Oak Strte,.

A defective chimney in the, three story house owned by Harry Karp at 1S2 Oak street caused i1re last night that did about S10o damage before members of Engine Company No. 3 were able to eytinguish it. The com- pany and Chief William |. Noble were called out by still alarm at SEQ o'clock The flames ate through to partitions, and gave the firemen quite battle.
 A passerby on Lincoln street yes terday noticed smoke issuing from the garage owned by Elford P. Eddy at No. 5h5 and a still alarm was turned in. calling out Engine Com. nany No. 6. There was nothing for the fire fighters to do on arrival a; the scene as it developed that the alarm was a false one.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20
Mrs. Mildrum's daughter, Mrs. R. {

BaStreSS.
 All members of the Modern Wood men society are requested to attend the regular meeting and election of officers to be held at the Athletic Building Thursday evening at the usual hour.
 The hours at the local post office Monday, Christmas Day, are as fol- lows: Open at 7:30 and close at 9 o'clock; reopen at 515 p. m. and close at o'clock.
 Mrs Bernice Macdonald of Hart ford, was the guest of friends In town Tuesday. Mrs. Macdonald formerly resided on Cottage street