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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-24

Creations fashioned from fine silks in pretty new shades of light grey light tan and pleasing shades of bue-small shapes.stylish = and made attractive by dainty trimmings of clusters of fruit and flowers broidered with delicate designs in gold.
 Most enticing for Winter the price is alluring too, $5.
 Another pleasing assortment of new hats are made. of satin velvet combined in with handsome Persian cloth with gn of gold silver running through combined with silver gold cloth-or again with black satin having broeade of gold silver small shapes al-many of them the becoming turban style-jaunty and pretty with lot of style and all for small price only $3.95.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-24
Fine dressy garments
 for children

Wool crepe dresses-some embroidered in colors- others hand crocheted coars-some made with contrast color.
 Quite wide variety of charming dresses for girls from to 14 years-all unusual value for $1O.. Coats for girls from to 16 years Light and dark colors-coatings that stanch and servceabe made in sport models with patch pockets nice y tailored and with fur collars splendid values for
 $16.50
 floor rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-24
Warm undies for
 the children

Fannelette gowns in assorted stripes high neck mod el nicely finished, sizes to 14 years, 65c to $1. Pajamas made of lovely Windsor flannel in assorted strpesbOth long and short sleeves to 14 years $125 to $1.75.
 Fannelette boomers in white or assorted striDes- some with hemstitched ruffle, soc and 75c,
 rear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-24
Fine corset the Rowland special $1.5O.

When the word special it is 8 known fact that it all that the word intended to mean-in this it corset made of heavy brocade with heavy elastic top-eastc acng at bottom of front seea nice low long hip model in sizes 21 to 26 and special value $15O econdh hoorr
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-24
WOmen's shoes and Oxfords special $4.85.

Still good picking in the womens shoes and oxfords at this price. Black and brown calf and kid boots with military heels Black kid boots with low hees-tO which have added Women's black kid strap pumps with military heel and brown calf oxord lace style with both military and low heels-all big values at $485.
 tain hoorre
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-24
FIRST PHONE
 AD BROUGHT
 1 SUBSCRIBER

In July, 1S7, the first advertisement of the first commercial telephone eX- change appeared in the newspapers of New Haven. Connecticut It was insertd by George w. Coy. Mir. Coy also mailed a circular to a selected list of 1000 citizens of New Haven. Subscribing for a telephone in those days consisted in leasing an instru- ment, not in buying service. This ts made clear in the text of the adVer- tisement, which as an inducement offered an explanation of how slight was the responsibility assumed by the subscriber.
 ''The proprietors keep the instru- ment in repair without charge. and the user has no expense except the maintenance of the line. It needs only a wire between the two stations though ten or twenty miles apart. with a telephone at each end"
 That was all But in spite of this inducement and in spite of the fur ther inducement that "The outside of the telephone is of mahogany. finely polished, and an ornament to any room or OffiCe,' advertisement and circular together brought only ore subscriber. The Rev. John E. Todd of the Church of the Redeem CT, came forward and agreed to pay SIS a year for q telephone. He was the first subscriber in the world to e commercial telephone exchange. Tine trouble was neither with the of running lines The public did not know as yet that it could not get along without a telephone. Mir. Coy sent out a canaVsser to make per sonal explanations of what tele- phone was. The result was over 200 contracts. The first service was given on January 21, 1878, to thirty sub scriberS and the exchange was form ally opened on January 2S, 1878.
 The Chamber of Commerce has appointed a committee to devise some plan for yet pushing through the or iginal idea. One suggested plan is to pay the railroads or rather the Terminal Railroad Association. an an nuity to use the free bridge in place of the Eads or Merchants bridges, which are owned by tila association.
 The city, under such plan would complete satisfactory approaches to the bridge, both on this side and on the east side in Illinois Thess ap- brooches would connect with the Ter ninaTs general freight yards mak- ing the bridge accessfbts to freight traffic and bring an end te years of controversy.
 This would mean the foatfng of another bond issue of about SU,Opo,- On0 10 pay for the construction of these approaches and also to pay of an existing debt on the strdeture Of some two or three million dollars
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-24

Headaches iron, Slight Colds Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets relieve the Headache by curing the Cold. A tonic laxative and germ de- stroyer. The box bears the signature nf F. w. Grove (Be sure you get RROMO.N SOc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-24
Staunch OvercOats for sturdy boys

There are overcoats for boys from to 12 years of agethese made with convertible collarstwo large patch pockets and two slash pockets modesn verted pea backcolors browns tans, and greys in chinchila and mixtures in tan.
 For boys from II to IS years the same models are shown in brown, tan and grey mixtures.
 The prices range from $1250 to SIS
 front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-24
Boys Norfolk two pant suits--S9.75

Just special lot of boys Norfolk two pant suits n brown and grey mixtures and tweeds Made with large patch pockets and inverted pleat bacszes to IS years and all worth more than the price indicates, $9.75
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
COLLEGES HOLD CONTEST FOR
 OLDEST GRAD

Nfiddletown, June ? - A contest among colleges to ascertain which has the oldest living alumnus appears to have been started by the recent an nouncement by Wesleyan University that Cornelius Cole, AT, of Los An geles, Cal. would cross the continent to be present at Wesleyan's ninetleth commencement.
 The University of Vermont now an- nounces the Rev. George G. Rice, or the class of '34, and who will be 1OS years of age in September, as the1r oldest living graduate. Rev. MT. Rice is three years older than MT. Cole and graduated from college two years earlier. Brown has an alumnus or the class of '42, who is 100 years or ape. and Union College is reported having an alumnus 102 years old, who graduated in '46. However, MT Cole of Wesleyan is reported as the travel back to his alma mater foroits commencement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
Mexican Air
 Full Of Rumors

Laredo. Texas. June 2-The air is full of rumors here regarding a revo- lutionary outbreak in the vicinity of Nuevo Laredo. Mexico. but nothing has materialized. and no activity has been brought to light.
 The placing of United States sol diers merely consisted of a squad each at the international bridge. the railroad bridge and the ford, a regu- lar precautionary measure taken by the post here at every sign of unrest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 PICNIC TOMORROW

Tomorrow is one of the red letter days on the calender for the children and grown-ups of St. Johns sunday school. It is the date of the annual picnic which will be held in Boards ley Park Special cars will leave at the church corner at a. m A g7T-oerar1 that should provide joyous occasion for the eligible has been provided including games and other frohcking features Tor tne youns.az sci The picknickers will take their lunches and ice cream apd refresh- ments will be served at nNe park by the committee in charge. The re turn home will be made at t:SO.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
New Haven Man
 Secures Scholarship

Cambridge, Mass, June Edward Of 124 fellowships and scholarships carrying StipendS tota1linr more than S55,000 to enable the holders to carry on advanced study in the graduate schools and of ten scholarships to men in other departments of the uni Versity was announced by the Har- the graduate school awards consist of travelling fellowships. to provide for a year of study and travel in Europe: The reciDients of these fellowships include: Melville E. Smith, New Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02

Pearl l r1TnmlngS Bandings, single pearl strings to wide strips. Pearl Pendants con- bined with crystal beads.
 Center Aisle, Main floor. s Underwear of fine ribbed cotton. Vests with regular or bodice tops. Sizes 36 to A.
 35 cts. each
 or 3 for $1.O0 Union Suits, regular or bodice tops and cuff or shell knee. Sizes 36 to A. 69 cts.
 Main floor. Summer Hosiery
 for women Imported Lisle in drop-stitch, lace front and clock effects. Black, white, navy and Cordo- van. $1.OO a pair. Sports Hose, silk, or silk and lisle mixture, all popular shades and combinations are here.
 $1.50 a pair.
 Main floor. Puritan Records
 40 cts. New ones just released. Samson and Delilah,"
 Orchestra Gallagher and Shean,"
 Fox Trot "Carmen-Haberna,"
 Soprano Heart Bowed Down."
 Baritone Medley of Old Time Songs" These may be played on any machine.
 Candy Specials 2 for Saturday Fluffy Ruffs, large toasted marshmallows chocolate covered. Mexican Nougats in assorted favors and fill ed with nuts. Cocoanut Butternut, a delicious candy for summer eating. Either at se cts. Y1D. or 3 lbs. for sYoo u ---a Main i DOT.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
Railroad Guilty
 In Five Counts

New Haven, June 2-The New York. New Haven and Hartford rail- road was found guilty in five counts of having violated the Jaw regarding the number of working hours of train employees in the United States district court yesterday. The road was fined S1UO and costs on each count the finding and sentences being handed down by Judge Martin F. Manton.
 The suit. brought bv the United states. originally set forth 12 counts, the remaining seven being nolled
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
Comfort in the Living Room

Comfort in the Living Room Some especially good looking sets three pieces in a are now at prices within reach of a modest purse good looking and desirable Set comes with large davenport wing chair and armchair all pieces covered with velour.
 $3OO.OO
 Blue Velour Tapestry Set has unusually large davenport, armchair and an arm rocker These with Marshall springs.
 $175.OO
 Sets intended to fit in small sized rooms have divan armchair and rocker Arms and slat backs are in mahogany finish while the automobile spring seats are covered with tapestry. ltIst
 $75.OO Still another Set medium in size with three pieces having French backs and cushioned seats in mulberry velour. IF
 $1OOOO .ss F
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
NEW SET OF PROPOSALS.

New York. June 2-Announcemen was made here that the anthracite operators would present a new set or counter proposals to the striklng miners this afternoon in an effort to end the coal strike
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02

Miss Dorothy Sammis, daughter of James Underwood Sammis of ASS Noble avenue became the bride of Walter Anthony Starck, son of Mir
 and Mrs Edward Starck of New York,
 yesterday afternoon at o'clock in the manse of the First Presbyterian
 church. Rev. Alexander Alison per formed the ceremony. The bride hat of grey tulle. and a corsage of orchids. After a motor trip to Lake Mohorlk, N. Y-, they will reside at 22S6 Andrews avenue, New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
Boys and Girls!

Do you believe that both parties to a signed agreement between a labor union and a corporation should live up to the terms of such an acremeent? If you do, sit down and write an essay on the snoJect, and send it to the Secretary of Bridgeport Typographical Union. P. O. Box S45, on or before June 15. $6o in cash prizes for the best essays
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. Refine Sawyer of Sherwood avenue are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter at their home on Monday evening. Mrs. Saw yer was formerly Miss Albina La Croix.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
Wells

Single Wells for either wedding or confirma- ton, and these have en- broidered corners and hems.
 Silk, $500 to $6.00 each Cotton,
 $1.75 and $500 each
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
BISHOP sTARTLES DUBLIN.

Dublin, June 2-(By The A. P.)- The Most Rev. John A. Gregg. Prctes-
 tant archbishop of Dublin. startled e diocesan meeting here today with this statement: eff we are not already engaged ir civil war in Ireland, tt may be upon us fhfa wHek or fhA nssuAH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
Parentsl

Has your child entered the School Children's Essay Contest being con- ducted by the Bridgeport Typo graphical Union? All school chil- dreus are eligible. Ask the Secre- tarv of the Union. F. O. Box S45, to send you pamphlet Facts and then assist your boy or girl to write an essay on what this great organ izstien stands for. $60 in cash prizes for the best essays.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02

A sale of useful and fancy articles will be held Friday, June 9th in the parish house of the United Congre- gational church. The articles were made by the blind people of the state and the proceeds will be given to then.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02

A card party will be held this evening at o'clock in the Madison school by the Madison School Parent Teachers association. All members and their friends are invited to at- tend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02
Mems Summer Wear

shirts 'Wavery and Metric makes, in ex- cellent materials, many of them sold high $4OO But because they have been handled and mussed looking place attractive price on them and men will be quick to take advantage. Sizes IA to IT, $195 Wash Ties in tubular panel effects A real mer tie 35 cts. each. Wash Silks and Woven Fabrics, better grades.
 75 cts. each Belts and Belt Buckles full line, in many styles and at prices to suit all buyers.
 hoorf front Old English Waxer and Polsher and convenient article that and polishes floors at the time. This tme and labor.
 A teaspoonful of wax applied between the layers of cheese cloth will cover greater surface than the amount if applied by hand. Women who have polished floors in their homes will be interested in this labor saving device.
 Waxer together with of Old English Wax
 $50 Complete
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-02

Checks or blocks one might call them, in a weave that is almost like gabardine and with beautiful silken lusre For sports skirts this is wonderfully stylish and striking, the blocks stand out bold and clear. Brown and white, henna and white, fuchsia and white and of course deep inky black with white. Please look at this, you will like it. The width is 36 inches. $125 yd. Novelty Ratine, also for sports skirts, in rose, brown, gold, tan, and heotrope in striped effects mixed with white. favorite material this season. Width 36 inches 89 cts. a yd.
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-09-09
Main Circus Coming
To Pocon1oke Soon

On it's Add annual tour after cover
ing the principal cities of the eastern
states, repeating it's established repu-
tation for introducing new special at
fractions never before exhibited with
any c,cus in thi, country, the Walter
L. MAN big three ring circus, museum
and menagerie, will soon land on the
Eastern Shore and according to =
communication received from their
representative this week, will exhibit
il Pocomoke sometime the latter part
of this month, the exact date to be
given ater. This will be the only 81
car cilcus to visit Pocomoke this sea-
son. Pocomoke people will recall thai
this circus visited this town last year
and was acclaimed by all to be tn.
best show that had exhibited here in
many years. We will await its retur
enga cement with joyous anticipation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-09-09
PRIMARY ELECTION TO
Be HELD NEXT MONDAY
Fight For Senatorial And Congress
sional Nominations Will Wind
Up In State Today.

The contest for the Senatorial and
Congressional nominations will wind
up this week, greatly to the delight
of everybody. What will be the out
come next Monday, so far as the DEM
ccrats are concerned, is extremely un-
certain. The friends of all three Sen
atorial and Congressional candidates
express confidence, but no one really
can form correct diagnosis of the
case. The wet and dry question has
so confused and mixed up all former
political alliances, that the leaders
really do not know where the "are
at" or where their usual followers are
going to land at the polls or how they
will vote. The wet and dry craze has
taken possession of the people of this
cid democratic town to most amaz-
ing extent, and there is no doubt but
that a very large majority of the
voters of both parties will endeavor
to vote wet
VIII lie we have our personal views
of the fight, and know to whom will
be given our support, in the absence
cf an cditor-in-chief, we will not take
an open stand or urge the people to
" ote for any particular candidate. We
hope the best man will win in both
parties and that after he lands the
nomination he will be given the un-
divided support of all voters who par
tlcipated in the primaries.
The democratic Senatorial candid
ates are: w. Cabell Bruce, of Balti-
more city; William l. Norris, OF Bal
timore city; and David j. Lewis, OF
Allegheny county.
The democratic Congressional can
GidateS are: T. Alan Goldsborough,
resent incumbent, of Caroline cour-
ty; Albert w. Ssk, of Caroline coun
tv; and Alexander M. Jackson, of Wi
comico county.
The republican Senatorial candid
ates are: Senator Joseph |. France,
presen3 incumbent, of Cecil county;
John w. Garrett, of Baltimore city
The republicans have no contest for
the Congressional nomination in the
First District.
The ballot and list of voting places
is published in today's issue OF the
Worcester Democrat.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-09-09
MARRIED LAST JANUARY;
WIFE DIED WEDNESDAY
Wife OF Harold W. Matthews Dies
In Crisfield Hospital Following
An Operation.

Mrs. Sallie Landing Matthews, wife
of Harold w. Matthews, of this city,
died in the Crisfeld Hospital early
Wednesday morning following an
operation, aged 30 years.
The young couple were married in
Crisfeid last January and until a
bout u month ago resided with the
groom parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. W.
Matthews on Fourth street in this
city. The deceased made many friends
during her sho t residence here, all of
whom were deeply grieved to learn
of her untimely death.
Funeral serNces were held Friday
aftern. on at 230 at the home of th'.
oeceascd's parents. She is c'lrvived
by her husband, an infant son, her
parents, Mr.. AID Mrs. Charles Land
ing, and two brothers, all of Crisfeld
This is Mr. Matthews second be-
reavement. About seven years ago
he was united in marriage to Miss
Rose Ennis of Somerset county who
succunbed to typhoid fever about -
year after the marriage.
The sympathy of the entire con,
munity goes out to the grief-stricken
husband i'll this, his second loss OF d
wife and helpmate.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-09-09
DEATH CLAIMS MRS.
MADORA F. MASON
Died At Her Home Last Friday
After Lingering Illness.
eral Services Held Sunday

Mrs. Madora Mason, wife of Mr.
William F. Mason of this city, died at
her home on the corner of Laurel and
Fourth streets, Friday afternoon last
between the hours OF five and SIX
Death was due to a complication OF
diseases.
Mrs. Mason, who was 40 years OF
age. had been in i'll health for SOM
time but the past few weeks her con-
dition had gradually grown worse un'
til her friends realized there was ne
hope.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon in the M. E. Church, con
Quoted by Rev. j. r. Bicking, pasto'
of the church Interment was made
in the M. E. cemetery.
She is survived by her husband ant
five children-two daughters, Misses
Aline and Lucille Mason and three
sons, Morris, Orville and Alton Masor
all of this city.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy
to the bereaved husband and childre'
in this, their greatest of all losses.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-09-09
WORCESTER SCHOOLS
RE-OPENED MONDAY
Attendance Larger At P.H.S. Than
Ever Before. Fuel Shortage
Will Be Felt Soon.

The public schools of Worcester
county re-opened last Monday for the
1922-23 session. An unusually large
attendance is reported in all schools
of the county, and especially is thus
so Of the Pocomoke High School
where the attendance reached tie
highest number of any year yet re-
ported. Practically every room i,
crowded to it's capacity, and several
of the lower grades, which have over
flow rooms, have such large attend
ance hat it will become necessary to
provide extra quarters and teachers
for their education.
Sooi something must be done in
Worcester county to provide for the
education of the ever increasing num-
Der of school children. In Pocomoke
and other sections of the county as
well, the crowded condition of the
class rooms has become more acute
and that teachers are greatly handi
capped in their work of education is
not idle talk.
The fuel situation is another thirg
that the authorities will have to cope
with .his year. From present reports
there is little coal on hand in the vari-
Gus schools and the outlook is
that there will not be enough
to keep them going during the
winter months. Unlike the schools
of Baltimore city, the schools OF
this county are unable to use soft
coal, and although the hard coal min
ers reGumed work this week, it is no,
felt that Worcester's share will be
large enough to Supply the schools
and private homes of the county.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-09-09
CHAUTAUQUA OPENS
ELEVENTH YEAR HERE
Good Programs Presented Thus Far.
Attendance A Little Shy Of
Last Year.

The 1922 session of the Swarth-
more Chautauqua opened in Pocomokc
en- Wednesday afternoon last, it mark
ing the eleventh anniversary OF tht
Chautauqua entrprise for this city. A.,
has always been the case the large
tent was pitched on the high school
grounos. The attendance thus far has
not been as large as in previous years,
Que no doubt to the shortage OF mon
ey and the fact that season tickets
tlls wear sold at $500 as against $2.51
last year.
The programs thus far presented
have been brim full of excellent music,
instructive lectures with plenty of fun
and entertainment.
The Swarthmore Versatile Six op-
ened the weeks program on Wednes-
day, rendering two high grade enter
tainments which were thoroughly en-
joyed. On the second night Julius
Caesar Nayphe presented his lecture
demonstration can Oriental Pageant
appearing in unique Oriental co;
tunes and delivering a most interest,"
ing lecture on the life and customs Of
the peoples of Palestine. The musical
program was furnished by the Ernest
Gamble Concert Party consisting OF
three artists. Miss Beryl Buckley al
so delighted the audience with her
clever Interpretation of "In Walked
jimmy. We go to press too early
to give a complete resume of the
whole twenty-five events, but we feel
safe in predicting that the remaining
numbers will be equally as good as
The ones already presented.
Pocomoke has always been good
Chautauqua town, but this year there
has been a little friction due to the
fact that tickets sold at $500. This
guarantors experienced great Difficult
ty in dlsposing of the number allotted
to be sold here and will no doubt be
compelled to make up the shortage.
There should he something done to
fore the season ends the matter will
be adjusted to the satisfaction of all.