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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-11
Poverty Ball Successful

A large number Of strangely attired
people assembled at the Masonic hall
Thursday evening for q jolly good
time 1t being the occasion of the Pow
|erty Ball. Truly wonderful costumes
were IN evidence and 1t was quite i'm
possible to tell whether you were con-
|versing with lady or gentleman. The
invitations sent out stated that the
success Of the ball depended Or
each one of the guests-4ke the
Thanksgiving turkey-being dressed
for the occasion" and in response to
this almost every one in attendance
was truly dressed for the occasion"
making unlimited fun for all. The
music which was excellent, was fur
nished by Nay Varney, Andrew Les
sard. Mrs. Cecilia Sirois and Mrs.
Marion Thompson Oddly. Nest ap-
propriate refreshments of hot dogs
and coffee were served. The affair
was directed by John ii. Jenkins, as
sisted by members of the Somerset
Lodge No. "a, F. and A. M.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-11
MAINE QUESTIONS

what was the original name Of Colby coaese'
when was 1t opsned7 ~ x
Maine7 what year, What party9
a-Whers in M aine is iron ore mined at prohtr
4What Maine troops originated "Stove Pips Aftli-
lery" and in what WARP ., .r....
5-What was tn Washingtonian Movement? Where
did 1t origin1 te? did 1t affect Manner
e-When was he Maine built ship william r Frye
sunk ana wha noteworthy fact was connected With
tie sinking2
What { h3 reasons Tor the oec1ne OF shlp
building in NJ aine?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-11
Sorosis to Present "RuraI School"

Tuesday evening when the Show
hogan Sorosis are to entertain their
gentlemen at their annual Gentle
mems guest night they are to present
after the banquet "The Rural School"
which is being directed by John H.
jenkins. The cast is made up of the
following: Mrs. Arthur r. Jewett,
Mrs. Harold c. Woodbury., Mrs. John.
II. Jenkins, Mrs. Harry q. Smith, Miss
Alice E. Whitten, Mrs. Roy L. Mars
ton, Miss Virginia Ames, Miss Helen
Gates, DR.. Maurice E. Lord, DR.. Ray
mond A. Derbyshire. DIR. Charles r.
Viles, Walter Clark. Carlton p. Mer-
rill, Harry E. Smith. Roy E. Symons
and Charles Nitchske. The banquet
will be served in the dining room at
the Grange hall and the entertainment
will be given in the upper hall. There
will be orchestra music and dancing
after the presentation of the drama.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-02-11
GENERAL QUESTIONS

s-who cal led the "czar" Of the National Rouse
s-0ive . short and simple method Of finding the to-
1o@in what " sr did Holland recognize the ndspsa-
dence Of the Untted states7 .
1l-on what da to two-cent postal rate estab-
ushed bstwso n o. 8. and Great Britain7
l2-What 10 ong in the following: As forecasted
by the sagss, the king separated his advisors into
two groups.
l3-on Feb 8, 1s11 act was approved to provided
q commission to secure plans and designs for a
monument memorial to the memory o.
14-what was the x. Y. e. correspondsncs7
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
HALL OF WELLINGTON

Hall of Wilmington, Hall friends varously called him a business who took m public business
 political control of two Connecticut counties which the small system ruling the state made him would been state where resentation is according to population
 He of good nature, firm in his opinions persistent in rule exhibited by J. Henry Rorabac and devoted to the Republican party to such degree that his detesaon of bosses restrained that victory notb be prevented.
 Hall Wilmington detailed understanding of state and he contributed all times sound policy He deeply versed in the preudces, ambitions hopes and opinions of his neghbor and leced almost perfectly the best aspect understood imperfecty the communities, he picture the great political time Thus his limited than it might been
 He in the General Assembly during all years body completely and compacenty Haven stockholders which with mpetuous energy, had he understood understand and his honesty energy safeguard to ward off the transportation catastrophe which Connecticut has suffered for many
 Since all men limited in their understanding their must be judged by the good that they pish by the good they fail to do By this Wilmington excellent servant of the
 memory of respectable generous survives him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
REPORT ON HEALTH WORK
 IN SCHOOLS

Physicians and nurses of the de- partment of Medical School Inspec- tion of the Health Department exam ined SIPS school children for various causes during the month of January, according to the monthly report Rapid class examination was given 12,S95 children, and 1862 were weighed and measured. School nurses made 757 home calls. and gave 11S parental interviews at schools and elsewhere.
 During the month 35s children were excluded from school because of de- fleets and of these 227 returned cured. The principal causes for the exclusion were sore throats, pedecular condi- tionS, suspicious rash, contacts with other diseases, contagious disease of the eye and acute Hines.
 In addition to these. 345 minor de- fects were cured and 2S major de- fects. Twelve children had adnoid and tonsil operations
 The community nurses, who are separate from the school nurses, made 4S6 viists to homes Aon causes related to communicable diseases during Jan uary They also took 437 cultures for diphtheria. Birth certificates were delivered to mothers of 369 new born babies During the month, 942 babies were examined by them and they also made BPS miscellaneous calls
 During the month, 2S babies were examined at the health stations, Of whom 343 were under the age of one wear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
WISE YOUNG PEOPLE

test current history taken by 100000 high school college students shows wide of failure to o interest.
 The people better posted the big things Twenty thousand students averaged only 6 cent about sports and knew great deal about Brand DeVaera Lloyd George Woodrow Wilson than they did about baseball moving picture actresses who H. G. Wells is Others failed to recognize picture
 
 minded than have supposed them to be- Since they to school mainly for the purpose of acquiring the which civilization has accumulated rather than those which accumulang, it is not surprising that current affairs extent neglected Current affairs properly be extent neglected they appear people not the perspective by which the import an matter may be distinguished from the unmportant
 Moreover different minds different and it is not be expected that each young will each fact which is susceptible of being known
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
A DEFENSE OF THE CORSET

Arthur Brisbane, great sage of journalism who. excepting H. G. Wells, knows about the universe than other that 95 cent of the corset a per cent, blessing.
 of deprived unborn children their chance in life, but the he asserts has made the upper of the lungs breathe with and saved them consumption short he that of hundred, the corset stays 95, and saves five
 Women live longer than The women who wear cor sets live longer than those who do not Nature and oorsets together Nature the female life highly than she does the mae So does his control of creatures himself they the farm the male of the kind is not important the female Chantecleer silk coated Jersey butter producer and nourshed long after her gallant brother veal To be where creatures of great sport the female is depreciaed any clerk will testify who issues dog licenses Natures tender of begins with the infant and ends only at the
 In 1919 of children year every thousand born. and of girl children only 135.
 Of those to be a hundred years old, far ounumber
 In United States where nearly woman corset Ceylon China where the corset almost unknown
 The corset ancient time and has its highest development among the civilized peoples. Nature the token shoes stockings But nature the brains to wear, use, those things.
 enables to make herself attractive Whc better husbands than corrected get The with corset has beauty grace comfort and health in 8 superior degree
 Arthur Brisbane is The corset is 95 cent benefit Corses made Bridgeport which made corsets should be, hundred cent a benefit.
 in Bridgeport corsets and live long and hap py lives They will read the hereica and i'll conceived Brisbane, smile oeranty, and perhaps him copy of the figures the international death rae report manufacture assorted photographs which
  has the highest death rate and the homelies women.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
CAME HERE TO
 AVOID H. C. |.

Mayer David B. Fitzgerald, New Haven, subjected Alice Mclean Burke, NeWtown, to severe cross examina- tion before Judge l.. P. Waldo Marvin 1r Superior court today. She is in court, naming Elizabeth Mclean, ex- Charles Mclean, as defendant, and claiming that she is entitled to a farm !n Newtown, purchased by her brother in July, 1918.
 Mclean. who for years conducted the Seaside Hotel, State street, near Lafayette, died on Memorial Day, i9l9: Ten months, before. he had plaintiff. had moved from Brooklyn to work the place. A smile passed over the faces of many Connecticut people in the court room when she stated that she moved to Connecticut to avoid the high cost of living.
 Te plaintiff claims that before the farm was, purchased she had a con- he told her he was buying the farm for her. She failed to ask him for the deed, because she took his word, D but further claims that she did ask his widow for the deed two weeks after her brother died, and that she was told that when the estate was settled she would get it.'' Later she received a letter from Attorney Henry c. Burrounghs of Bridgeport, telling her that the place was for sale This she claims is the first knowledge that she had, that the place was not hers. She asks the court to grant her the farm. age, resented the statement that her brother was always known as a "close'' man, but admitted he had never given her anything before.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
PREMIER SAYS
 DANGER OF WAR
 IN PACIFIC GONE

London, Feb. 16-(By I. N. s)- The Washington conference has re- moved the dangers of war in the Pacific, Premier Lloyd George de- a luncheon given by the cabinet in honor of A. J. Balfour.
 MT. Balfour was acting head of the British delegation at the Washington conference. In addition to the cabi- net the coalition members of the con.
 MT. Balfour above all others help ed to clear the sky and treated great problems in a great way" said the with international affairs in a hag- gling spirit make a great mistake. They are not the men for statesman ship, but for horse trading. The Washington conference has relieved us of world wide anxiety
 President Harding's congratulations for MT. BaRour were transmitted through George Harvey, American anlbas dor to Britain, who was guest at the luncheon.
 MT. Balfour, in replying, paid high tribute to American statesmanship.
 '"Trhe world owes an unaccountable debt of gratitude ito the United States said MT. Balfour. -u am United States. I am proud of the spirit in which the nations met the call Nobody would have believed that in four months the horrible Pa cific problems caouId be settled. I believe that the national outlooks have been changed materially in con- sequence of the Washington confer ence.'
 Ra1four com p1imented Charles E. Hughes, the American secretary of state, for his "courtesy, courage and wisdom displayed throughout the negotiations
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
OIL STOCK AND CASH MISSING
 FROM ESTATE

(Continued From Page One.) amount of oil stocks and cash. And the oil stock and cash are missing. This gives rise to three theories all of which are being inestigated:
 That Taylor had an undiscoyer- ed safety deposit box.
 2-That he was a victim of a black mailer, who, having received his de- mands from Taylor. killed him.
 3-That Taylor was killed with the motive of robbery by some one who knew of the existence of oil stocks and money and who failed to rob the body in order to direct suspicion oth- erwise.
 Woo1wine's Invest; t;gation iG> pI ocaed- ing almost directly now ''urdcr GOV CT. His investigators are questioning film personages and others at their homes and by appointment far from the Hall of Records. These reports are reduced to writing and brought to the district attorny who has them carefully checked with other state mentS already on hand
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
PLACE BIG ORDER

The Thomas A. Martin Equipment Co.,, of this city, which was recently organized to manufacture automobile elevaung platforms, has placed an order with the A. G. LealSe Erect ing Co.,. Inc, for the manufacture of 500 platforms which the Leake Go. expects to begin delivering within two weeks.
 Thomas A. Martin, inventor of the platform, was formerly a clown with the Barnum & aBiley circus where he was the inventor of the .fbucking automobile'' used by the circus. The officers of the company are: Mr. Martin, president,~M ~Myron Baker, vice president, and Jesse B. Woodruff, secretary and treasurer. The new company is said to- have received Suf- hcient orders to assure it's success.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
BROS. MAY BID FOR
 PAVING WORK

Bridgeport's street paving jobs, which are expected to go long way towards relieving the unemployment situation here this summer, will be given to the lowest responsible bid der, and the kind of pavement which will be laid will be decided by fig ures submitted by contractors who bid on the work.
 Although many have protested against the large amount of work awarded to the Warren Brothers com pany of Boston. while the Wilson ad- ministration was in charge of city affairs, it was said at city hall to- day, that this concern will not be barred from the field of bidders on the proposed work. One thing is certain, however, and that is that the Boston firm will not be given prefer ence unless it's bid is lower than oth- CT competitors.
 At the present time, the exact amount of money which will be avail able for street paving and improve ment work, cannot be definitely esti- mated. Whatever sum is appropri- ated will go into a contingent fund of
 Labor for the street projects will be furnished by the Charities depart ment, and will be recruited from the ranks of the. unemployed in Bridge port. In doing this work, the city will not only be improving municipal thoroughfare$ but will be doing it at the least possible cost and furnishing employment for local men who might otherwise be out of jobs.
 Much of the proposed work will be done on streets in the center of the city. Broad street from Fairfield av- enue to State street will be paved; North Main street will receive it's share of new paving. and there will also be improvement work in Fair field avenue and State street. Just how far this project can be carried will be dependent of course on the amount of money available for the work
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
DROVE CREW
 FROM BOAT
 WITH AN AXE

An effort on the part of the crew to board the Peter Metsger last night was frustrated by Captain Daniel Davis, deputy U. S. marshal, who was on guard. He armed himself with an axe and held off the boarding party, that was headed by General Manager Patrick J. McKeon of the Sound Sal vaging Company.
 Captain Davis filed writ of at tachment with U. s. Marshal Palmer alleging the company failed to pay his salary. Palmer appointed Davis his deputy and ordered him to seize the slopo. Late last night, it is said, Me Keon and seven men appeared at the foot of Union street where the boat is tied up and demanded clothing that was aboard the ship. Davis refused and they attempted to board the boat. It was at this point that Davis seized the axe and drove the men back to the wharf.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
Public Hearing May Be Called To Dispose Of Dental Clinic

The final disposition of the dental clinic may be decided at a public hearing in the High School, according to Alderman William J. Lavery, chair man of the ordinance committee who said last night that a public hearing would probably be held next week. The High school is being considered as the Hkliest place, he said, but the time and place had not yet been def- nite1y decided upon.
 City Attorney John A. Cornell sug- eested to the Board of Aldermen yes- terday that if control of the clinic is placed in the hands of the Board of Education, ordinance be passed com npleting the state statue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
RUSSIAN CHOIR
 IN CONCERT AT SERVICE CENTER

A concert will be given Friday, Feb "A, in the Industrial Service Center on Barnum avenue by the choir of the Russian Orthodox church. The pro- ceeds will be divided for two pur- poses. The choir will send its share to aid starving Russia, while the Y. w. c. A. will forward the second part to the Y. w. c. A. in Pueblo, Colo, whose building was destroyed during the flood.
 The choir is extremely we'll known in this city for the presentation of splen- did programs of Russian hymns and folk songs. The admission price to all former concerts given by this group of 50 voices has been quite high but because it is the object Of the "Y'' to reach as many people as possible the choir has consented to allow the price to the future affair to beslow- cred
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
MESSENGER HAS
 NARROW ESCAPE

George Krautter, post offcie special delivery messenger, No. 23, had a mar row escape from death at 11:36 this m morning. Krautter was riding bi- cycle south bound on Main street, at Fairfield avenue, when the rear tire either skiddeds or caught in the troll ley tracks, throwing the rider and the bike in front of a sedan driven by Dr. Dow R. Beebe, dentist, Meigs build ing. "
 t' The machine was being driven slow 1y and was equipped with chains, making it possible to stop almost in stantly. The boy was caught between the radiator and the bumper, directly between the two front wheels. He was dragged a few feet, and appar- ently unfnjured, although the bicycle suffered several compound fractures.
 Traffic Officer David Bibbins help. ed the messenger to his feet. Dr. Beebe took the messenger to visit a phy- sician. The lad reported for work later, apparently uEinjured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
FIRST SOLDIERS TO BE MISSED ON
 IRISH FRONTIER
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 lin for Liverpool last night. The other troops which arrived in Dub lin on Monday are still there.
 The suspicious aroused in Ireland by the suspension of the troops move ment are reported to have been pro volled by the contradictory statements in parliament yesterday of Lord Chancellor Birkenhead and Secretary for Colonies Churchill. The former speaking in the House of Lords, in timated that the halting of the evacu- ation was due to disorders in tie south while MT. Churchill told the House of Commons that it was a re- suit of troubles in the north and de- tention of the Monaghan football players by the Ulster authorities.
 The House of Commons was again to take up today the bill establish ing the Irish Free State. MT. Church i'll moving the second reading. The debate is expected to occupy at least two days. sf't
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
THREE SUITS
 FILED TODAY

Three small writs were filed in Common Pleas court today. Henry Bresky & Sons, produce dealers of Water street, ask judgment for $350 from the Shelton Cooperative asso- citation, Inc. Shelton, claiming the amount is due them.
 David M. Lane, Bethel, wants $1,- 200 from the D. J. Lane Leather com pany, also of Bethel, claiming an un- paid bill of $1,000.
 The third writ is filed against Geo. and Mary Carrine by Alfred H. Hig- son, all of Danbury. The plaintiffs ask s150 for an unpaid bill Of $133.35.
 Before Judge John J. Walsh in Common Pleas court this morning a jury heard the first testimony in small damage suit the outcome of an autom obile accident. The Hudson Baking company is the plaintiff and Henry Belinkie the defendant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
NEW SHIRT SHOP HERE.

With a force of 50 girls, Atkins & Hartman of New York, manufactur- CTS of the Bond Street" brand of mems shirts, have begun operations in their new factory at 14s3 Main street. The company manufactures silk and cotton shirts. It will increase it's working force to 150 girls as soon as they can be trained and assigned to machines. It expects in another two weeks to have 1O8 machines in opera laundry outfit The main office of the company are in New York city where It has one plant It also has plant In Glen Falls, N
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
FORMER MAYOR
 IS ATTORNEY
 FOR BANKRUPT I

Ex-Mayor Clifford B. Wilson is the attorney for Donald G. Holmes, truck man, of Victory road, who has filed a petition of involuntary bankruptcy. The papers filed show a peculiar con dition, as the listed assets are nearly twice as much as the liabilities The liabilities, listed at $5,041.S0, include $425.11 in taxes due the City of Bridgeport, a preferred claim. The assets are given as $1O,2O6.69.
 However, $2,47S.69 of this is an equity in a truck bought in 1920 for nearly $5,000. The other large item among the assets is SS,157.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
264 ADMITTED
 TO CITIZENSHIP

At noon today 264 had been admit ted to citizenship at the Naturalization court, sessions being held by Judge John W. Banks. Among those heard this morning were two women. They were Anna Arms, Norwalk, born in Germany, and Ida Swenson, born in Sweden.
 Another candidate from Sweden was not so fortunate and his petition dismissed He was Frank Martin Carlson. who, some time ago, refused to get a certificate of arrival and upon whose papers a notation to that effect had been made by Clerk Mich aeI Flana gan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
CLERKS NAME
 FIVE DELEGATES

William Stenson, William McAu- life, William Duties, John Assier and Herbert Bo1nder are the delegates to the 24th convention Of the Connecti- cut State Branch of the United Ma tiona1 association of Post Office Clerks to be held in Danbury on Washington's Birthday. The follow John r. Nelson, secretary; c. A. Lau- fer, second vfce-president; John Pya- talk, chairman of the grievance com fund.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
REPORTS
 ON ORDINANCES

Alleged to be contrary to charter provisions, the resolution to give the Board of Aldermen power to review the acts of the Board of Apportion- ment, will be reported unfaUorably to the Common Council, Monday night. The report will be submitted by the Ordinance committee.
 The views of the Traffic department will be secured before any action is taken on the suggestion to allow 40- minute parking time for motor vehi- cles in the center of the city between the hours of a. m. and D. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
200 MEN AT WORK CLEARING

With a force of 200 men, the De- partment of Public Works today con- tinued it's work of removing the heavy coating of snow and ice from city streets. Main street, from St. Vincent's hospital to south avenue, has been cleaned, and side streets from Park avenue to the harbor are now receiving attention.
 After the snow removal in the cen- ter of the city has been completed, the army of shovelers and teamsters will go to the East Side.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
CHOOSE DELEGATES. MUSICIANS WILL

Delegates to the National Conven- ton of the American Federation of Musicians will be chosen at the reg ular monthly meeting of Local 63, American Federation of Musicians, which will be held at the association rooms. 164 State street. at 2:3O Sun day afternoon. The national con- vention will be held at Grand Rapids Mich. during the week of May 8, and there will be two delegates from Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-16
SMALL POX TOTAL
 NOW 113 CASES

With two new cases of smallpox reported this morning. the total of this disease has now reached 113 cases since its outbreak here. Of these 27 still remain in the hospitals. The two new victims of the disease are Owen Costello. AZ, of 80 Essex street, and Michael Hurley, 36 of 96 eBardsley street.