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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
Associates Give
 Lamp to Miss Flynn

Miss Lucy and Miss Marie Clancy of 1SS DeForest avenue were the host esses at a delightful shower given last night at their home, in honor of Miss Irene Flynn. who Is to become the bride of Timothy Devine, on Mon day in St. Charles church. The home was most attractively decorated with cut flowers, and crepe paper and a color scheme of pink and green was used. Miss Flynn was presented with a handsome electric lamp, the gift of her office associates at the Ashcroft Manufa curing company.
 During the evening games and music were enjoyed and a delicious luncheon was served. Dainty favors were given to the guests.
 Those present were Miss Grace O'Conneu, Miss Margaret O'Donnell, Miss Florence Bixby, Miss Wilhelmina Roger, Miss Dorothy wedge. Miss Anna Herzog, Miss Anna Davey, Miss Isabel Haines, Miss Jane Gilroy, Miss Irene Flynn, Miss Lucy clancy, Miss Marie Clancy. Mrs. George Anderson Mrs. Robert Barrett, Mrs. Stephen Woods, Mrs. Frank Hogan, Mrs. M. Merritt, Mrs. Mary Flynn, Mrs. Joeeph Barrett, Mrs. James Clancy. George Anderson. Jack Flynn. Joseph Bar rett, Frank Davey and Timothy De- vine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
GOOD ROADS ARE BOOMERANG IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
 SAYS NOTED CHURCHMAN

Portland, Ore July 15.-Good roads have been a boon to many communities and many people, but have proved a boomerang in at least one direction, according to the Rev. E. R. Martin, super intendent of the upper Pacific coast district of the American Sunday School Union.
 It is the rural church which has suffered, due to the general improvement of highways in re- cent years, in Rev. Martins opin- ion.
 Before the inroad of good roads, with their accompanying automobiles, each small commun- ity had it's church, he pointed out. but of late years those interested in church work have f1ocked to the nearest city. leaving the rural districts without church leader ship.
 Thousands of country districts are now unchurched, the Rev. Martin declared, adding that 5000 rural school districts in the three states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho are without Sunday schools.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
FRANCE WILL CFIEBRA ATE
 ON SITE WHERE GERMAN DELEGATES SURRENDERED

Paris, July 15.-Lest battlefield wis itors forget, the French government will celebrate Armistice Day, 1922, by the erection of an inscribed slab on the spot where Marshal Foch received the German delegation come to accept his armistice terms.
 This spot, isolated, is in the middle of the forest of ,Compeigne, which marked at the time the terminus of the German and of the allied military railroads.
 On the slab. which will resemble a tom bStone, will be carved the words Here, the eleventh of November, 1918, succumbed the criminal pride of the German Empire vanquished by the free peoples whom it hoped to en- slave"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
CHAPTER NV The BOWie-Knffe

I had healthy appetite for theat- rical entertainments, so I decided to spend my last evening in New York at Spinner & Groves Variety Theatre, remain in my seat as late as I dared, and then take conveyance for the ferry.
 When I had finished by dinner, I found that I was late. I paid my bill and had my bagge brought down from my room. Then I insisted on seeing it on the express-wagon and off for the steamer. After I had spoken to the express man, tipped him and seen the wagon with my trunks drive away, I took a cab for the theatre. carrying with me a small hand-satchel. containing my letter of credit. money and tic kets
 At the theatre I was well entertain | ed. When at last I felt I must go l stretched my hand down between my knees for my satcheL I groped about | for it under my chair, and groped | to no purpose My heart could not have sunk any l farther. But retained some traces
 of self possession. | l might miss my steamer, but my
 loss might not be beyond repair. | could at least try. I found my way | to the box office and reported my | loss.
 | What was it Hke?" the ticket.
 seller asked.
 About ten inches long, I replied | made of black walrus hide, with
 brass fittings and two handles. Had
 my name. Beale M. Weigh, stamped | on the outside in gilt letters an inch | high"
 Was it locked ?' he asked.
 Tt was" l answered l !,
 sententiously, placing it on the coun.
 ter and pushing it through the window to me.
 My heart sank, if possible, as fal
 as when I first. discovered my loss
 The empty satchel was a mockerv-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
Russell 1T. Whiting

There was a large attendance at the funeral services for Russell T. Whiting which were held yesterday at 2:30 from his late home 1276 Fair field avenue. Nearly all the officers and trustees of the Mechanics and Farmers Saving bank were present and there were present delegates from other banking institutions and busi- ness firms. The services were con ducted by Rev. Henry E,. Kelly of St. Georges Er ,opal church. The pail bearers were Col. Tracy B. Warren, Peter w. Wren. c. B. Buckingham m, John M. Otis, Henry B. Terrill and Charles Small. Burial was in the family plot in Mt. Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
1891 DEPOSTORS
 AT POST OFFICE

Reports of the United States Post Office department indicate that at the close of business, June 30, there were 1891 depositors in this city, who have credited to their accounts an aggre- gate of s4O3,296. This compares with 1870 accounts totalling S52S,- 936 on the same date last year.
 Fewer new accounts were opened this year than last, whereas there were more withdrawals than last year During the first six months of this year there were 406 deposits closed, depositors withdrawing s17o.- 913. Many new treasury certificates, yielding better than 4 per cent were
 The following tables indicate the m onthly totals of new deposits and withdrawals for this year and last year, and the number of treasury cer- tificates issued since the first of the year:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
Elizabeth GeoRrey.

The funeral of Elizabeth Gertrude Godfrey, was held this morning at S:3O from the home of her sister, Mrs. John B. MaXam, 10 Plymouth avenue, Stratford. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock in St. James church by Rev. M. J. O'Connor, assisted by Rev John Landry as deacon and Rev. Anthony Zehner as sub-deacon. At the offertory Miss Agnes McNamar rendered Ave Maria and after mass James McCue sang "Face to Face.' As the body left the church Nearer My God to Thee was sung by the church choir. Interment was in the family plot in St. Michaefs cemetery and the committal services were read by Rev. John Landry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
TWENTY DOLLAR BILL IS
 EONUD IN BIRDS NEST

-Shadyside, Ohio, July 15.-A big windstorm dislodged a birds nest from a rambler rose bush in the yard at the home of Michael Mochary.
 The nest abandoned some time ago by a red bird, contained S20 bill pages from a Bible and parts of pos tai money orders from Cleveland Kenwood. Freeport. Fairpoint. Pow hatan and Canton, Ohio: Wheeling W. Va; Danti, Na.;~ Gary, Ind, and Winslow. Ariz-
 Mochary expressed belief that the articles might have been placed ir the bush by thieves who failed to re- turn for them
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
COMMISSIONERS
 PLAN BIG SAVING
 IN COUNTY FUNDS

According to the budget to be glVen to the Senators and RepresentatlVes of this county at their annual meet ing with the County Commissioners scheduled for Wednesday, July l9, saving of about S50.0O0 over the re quested amount of last year will be made. ooo
 For tfe present fiscal year s2Oa. 500 was requested: for the coming flscai year the Commissioners request S162.472.50.
 The total estimated amount sneces- essary to run the various county in stitutions for next year is $214,o12.5O Of this amount S111.540 is expected to be raised through the medium or prison labor, taxes board paid by the state for orphans and miscellaneous receipts.
 The expenses of the County Jails, under the administration of Hign Shariff Simeon Pease, has made pt S. sible to a gIe eat extent the redu':tl''n of the requests for the ensuing ltar. beng about $1C,000 lower tn an East yc"r.
 The budget as will be presented to the Senators and Representatives at tho follows:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
EIFFEL TOWER TO SEND
 MESSAGES TO FARMERS

Paris. July 15.-The Eiffel Tower, highest building in the world. is to be put to work telling farmers when it is going to rain. Radio messages fore cssted three times :. day. These will be received at local stations. where bells will be rung-three pea1s for rain. six for frost ten for a storm
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
AKRON PLANS SPEEDIER
 SERVICE ON TELEPHONES

Akron, Ohio. July 15.-A campaign designed to speed up service on the telephone in on here.
 Local telephone officials are sup porting a movement seeking .elimina- ton of Hello from telephone con- versations and the doing away of the unnecessary third party who says: Hold the wire a minute, please while the person who put in the call is taking his. or her, time getting to the phone.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
FRENCH NEWSPAPER NOW
 EANORS WOMAN SHEER GE

Paris, July 15.-"What man dares say that his mother is not worthy of having an opinion on election day?'' asks Maurice Prax in La Petit Parisien in m editorial article which may, be contrued a declaration on the part of this popular morning newspaper in favor of woman suffrage
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
NEW VACCINATION METHOD
 IS DISCOVERED IN PARIS

Paris, July 15.-Danger of infec- ton during surgical operations may be done away with entirely by means of vaccination, according to a report made before the Academy of Science by Drs. Pierre and Louis Bay An injection of the very microbes that cause infection. properly given at a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
DEMOCRAT INSURGENTS
 TO HAVE HEADQUARTERS

At meeting of about twenty Dem ocrat insurgents of the Third district held last night at the home of one of the members of the Democrat As SociatiGn, it was voted to establish permanent headquarters in the Third. Possible primary candidates were dis cussed. Edward Lynch and Thomas Bray presided alternately.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
BOY STRUCK
 BY AUTO; SLIGHTLY INJURED

Nine-year-old Clifford Murphy, 4s4 East Main street. was slightly injured last night when he was struck by a touring car driven by William Neon 47 Herkiner street, in Beardsley park. The boy darted from behind another car and Moon could not stop in time. Te< lad was thrown to the ground He taken to his home
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
BURGLAR ALARM SCARES
 WOULD-BE STORE THIEF

An attempt was made last night to enter the cigar and confectionery store of John Bergen, ~139 Stratford avenue. The burglar forced his en- trance through a rear door, but was frightened away when an electrical burglar alarm was sounded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
NoN-sUPPoRT CASE CONTINUED.

Charged with non-support by his
 wife, John Knapp, 145 Church street. appeared in city court today. His case was. continued to July 2.2. in or' der for more evidence to be obtained.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
Harry Burr Decker.

The funeral of Harry Burr Decker of Westport was held this afternoon from the mortuary of Charles Fable, Westport, al 2:30. Burial was in Willowbrook cemetery. Westport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
FORFEITs $50 BONDS.

Rather than face Judge Boardman in the city court today, Charles A. Domack, arrested yesterday for breach of the peace and charged also with resisting a police officer. for feited a $50 bond.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15

ous than the possible motives or hd- man beings ingenious enough to steal a sathel from between the own CTS ankles in a crowded theatre. pl~S it's lock, and then be honest or dis interested enough to return it with two hundred dollars worth of coin untouched.
 The puzzle was fascinating, and the engima of the girls behavior even more fascinating.
 The memory of the cold breeze past my collar was an instant tonic. Altogether I was in a fine glow of youthful spirits.
 CHAPTER ' The Accusation. For two days I was as seasick as | possible. Then I managed to take some interest in existence. | In the dining room any seat was at one of the small tables by the star | board windows. The first time I oc- cupied it I shot good many furtive gIances about the saloon. I I made out my heroine of the bowieknife at the long middle table,
 sitting on the captains left. three place from him. She therefore had | her back to me, and I could see her
 only by noticeably twisting half l round and craning over my right
 shoulder. I bored over the passen-
 ger dist. watched for her, bribed a. stewardess, and identified her as Mme. O0lga Sanof. Her stateroom
 was No. 109. and she had it all to herself.
 obeyed her injunction to behave as if I had never met her. Yet I
 could not resist using the main stair
 case, in all of my goings and conings,
 instead of the aft starcases close to
 my stateroom, because in that way l
 was continually passing the end of
 the small corridor on which her
 stateroom opuened.
 Try to control myself all I might,
 I was perpetually discovering that l
 was required to go to my. cabin a
 moment, as if I had forgotten some thing.
 Inevitably we frequently encoun-
 cred each oher. Her demeanor was
 completely impersonal. and she show
 ed no signs of being aware of my existence, even if we met dozen
 times a. day.
 l When she was on deck was care . full never to take a hair too near
 her, but from a distance I could not forbear watching her. Nor did think this would attract attention. She was
 watched by a great many people. and no wonder.
 3 To Be Continued Tomorrow.o Copyright 1926 Thompson Feature 3 Service. -.
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correct period before the operation may make the patient absolutely im- mune to the attacks of these germs, the physicians state.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
MERGER VISITS PARIS

Paris, July 15.-Cardinal Mercier is scriptions for inc rebuilding of the LouVa1n library, destroyed by the Ger mans during their occupation of Bel gium.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15
PERSONALS

Miss Christine Williams of Howard avenue, is spending few days in New York city, the guest of rela lives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15

A very successful rummage sale on
 which $500 was made, was given Thursday by the Visiting Nurse asso- citation of Fairfield, in Sherman hall.
 The money will be used to purchase
 a Ford car to be used by the nurses in making suburban calls. The
 women in charge of the sale were
 Miss Amy Child, Miss Grace Daily
 Mrs. Alfred Terry, Mrs. Joseph Grif-
 fin, Mrs. Samuel H. Wheeler, Mrs.
 E. l.. Carleton, Mrs. J. F.. Fogy, Miss Ella Nichols, Miss Catherine and Miss Loretta Burr, Miss E. L. Rum
 sey. Miss Bessie Child, Miss Lena Schwartz. Mrs. Gaynor. Millett and Mrs. Andrew l.. Huntington.
 A large benefit dance for the bene- fit of the camping fund for the Girl Scouts of Stratford will be held this evening by the Stratford Mems club in the club rooms on Nichols avenue. A large card party also for the bene- | fit of the camping fund will be given at the home of Mrs. Richard Howell. | 1885 Elm street. Stratford, Wednes- ! day, August ,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15

Mrs. Rudolph Mantler and children of 116 Wentworth street, are spend ing several weeks at East Haddam.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-15

ceipts 30O.O0 From interest on Trust
 Fund 64O.0O From Amusement Tax 45,OOO.O0
 Total s111, 1,54O.O0 Provisions s1s.ooooo Clothing 2,000.0 % Bedding 5OO.00 Fuel 6O00.C0 Light 1,500.61 Medicine 400 @ Medical Attendance SOU.0 90 Repairs and Improvements 9,O00.GO Board of Sick Prisoners 300.G0 Water and Ice 1,500.d0 Furnishings l,500.u0 TeIepihone $50 70 Transportation 13o.OO Sundries and Supplies 2,000 60 Stationery and Stamps 10000 Sta ble Expenses S500.00 Miscellaneous 100000 ChaplainS in Jail 10000 Salary, Deputy Jailer 1,S0O.00 Salaries, Jailers' Assistants 11.2O0.Jo Engineer 1,500.O0 Total Jail Expenses S62300.00 Expenses of Court House. Etc. Insurance s5,OOO0o Repairs and Improvements 15,5O0.00 Law Library and Librarian 4,75O.00 Furnishings 5000. % Telephone 1.OOo.0 % Supplies 3,50O.00 Ja nitors, Engineers, and help 1o.s0O.oo
 Salary 1,2ooOo Salaries and Mileage of County Commissioners 100000 Auditors 600.00 Treasurer 3OO.0O Miscellaneous 100000 Attorney 600.0o Stationtry and Stamps 10000 Interest on Jail Bonds. 12O,000 at per cent 4,s00.00 Interest on Court House | Bonds, 245,0 900 at 1-4 per cent. 10,42150 Interest on Bridge Bonds. 25o.000 at 1-2 per cent 13,75O.0O Repairs (Babbitt's Bridge) 10000 County Temporary Home) 100000 Sinking Fund-Jail Bonds 35O0O0 l Sinking Fund-Court House
 Bonds 5.ooO.oO Sinking F'und-Bridge
 Bonds 5000. o.oo 1 Sealer of Weights and | Measures, Salary 1SOO,OO Sealer of Weights and | Measures, Expenses 140O.00 1 Court Expenses 100000 1 Fairfield County Farm l Bureau 100000 Forest Fires 100000 | Farm Bureau, Special 100000 l Widows Pensions, 1923 10000 % | Widows Pensions 1922 100000 Total. Court House
 l Expense S211 17125O | Total Estimated Expense S274O12 50 Total Estimated Receipts Ill, ,540.0O Balance to be raised for
 | Fiscal Year October
 1-Sept. 30, 1922 S162,4725O Respectfully submitted,
 HENRY P. CRAWFORD, FRANK E. BALLARD
 CHARLES H. HART, | County Commissioners
 of Fairfield County
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America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1922-06-05
80 MORTI DIN CAUZA UNEI
EXPLOSu Pc UN VAPOR.

Buenos Aires, 5 Iunie. Va
porul Villa Franco, ,avand pc bord
100 excursionisti, a fost distrus
eri. pc riul Parma, aproape de
granita Paraguay-Argentina. Can
"a nenorocirei fost 0 explosie in
cazanele vaporului. Au murit
peste 80 persoane. Nenorocirea a
fost MARTA de eNplosiile succe-
sive ale unor vase pline Gu gaso-
lima. Riul a fost plin de cadavre,
gasOlina arzanda, asa ca salvarea
nu s'a putut face. Sc .crede cd
abba au mai ramas in viata vre-o
20 persoane dintre calatori 81
echipa vaporului.
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@ APRECIERE

Din partea consiliului communal
al orasului Cleveland Mise tri-
mite la redactie urmatoarea scri.
scare:
'Acum, acand campania pentru
curatenia in oras sa terminal, va
trimitem multumirile 81 aprecie-
rlle nOastre pentru sprijinul ce
ziarul D-vOastra nj Ia dat in a.
ceasta campanie. Gu greu am pu-
tea deflni marea contribute Il
publicitatei D-vOastra la succesul
campaniei, prin care publicul a
primit multe 81 folositoare infor-
matiuni.
Ca resultat al acestei campanii
am primit in timp de doua sapta-
mani plangeri Gu privire La dis
trictele insalubre, mai multe de
cat primiseram pana atdhci il,
decursul intregului an; plangeri
carl sigur Sc, pot satisface, fiindu.
ne acum cunoscute. Credem ca
prin publicitate locuitorii au in
vatat cum sa-Si trimita 81 undc
sa-si trimita reclamatiunile asu.
pra lucrurilOr carl trebuesc in.
dreptate.
"Speram ca mai tarziu sd va
putem trimite un rapport com.
plect despre rezultatul acestei
campanii, care este un rod al bu
navointei D-voastra 81 al muncei
,noastre din decursul intregu
lui an.
'Asigurfhdu-va din nou de a
precierile noastre pentru tot ct
att facut in sustinerea aceste
cauze, sunt
A D-voastra,
Gu Sinceritate,
Ruth =. Stone,
Secretara Executive" /"
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1922-06-05
ELVETIA ESCHIDE PIE DE.
LEGAT1I B0LSEvICI

Geneva, 5 Iunie.-Guvernul FL
vetiei a refuzat permisiune de in
trare membrilor delegatiei soviete-
lor-cari au fost la conferinta din
Genoa. Eli au dorit sd stea in FL
vetia cateva zile pentru "afaceri
private. S'a facut totusi o ex-
cepfiune Gu dl. Krassin caruia is a
dat vote sd stea in Zuerich timp
de "a ore, sub supravegherea poll
tiei. Permisiunea s'a dat Gu in.
voirea guvernului Elvetiei pentru
uncle discutii in jurul reintoarce,
rel unei sumo de miliard franci
&c q fost confiscata de bolsevici de-
Ia cetateni elvetiani in Russia.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1922-06-05
Bakllmeteff rugat
sa piece
Departmental de Stat Ia
sfatuit sa sc retraga.

Washington, 5 Iunie. Boris
Bakhmeteff, carui situate ca
ambassador al Rusiei a fOst criti-
cata de la caderea guvernului
Kerensky, fost notificat de de-
partamentul statului ca scrisorile
sale de acreditare nu vor mai Fl
recunoscute de catre Statele Uni
te dupa 30 Iunie.
Departmental a luat actiune
dupa ce Bakhmeteff singur a
oferit ca sc va retrage in cazul ca
guvernul american va. dori acea-
sta.
Dansul a declarat Cd scopul sau
a fOst lichidarea proprietatilor 81
ca munca aceasta fost aproape
de copplectare.
Departmental statului, publ
cand retragerea ambasadOrului
Bakhmeteff, a declarat ca aceasta
actiune n are nici referinta la
situatia guvernului sovietelor fata
de Statele Unite 81 Cd din acest
fapt nu urmeaZa recunOaSterea
sOvietelOr de catre Statele Unite.
Aceasta chestiune este Gu totul
separate de actiunea luata de
Bakhmeteff.
Ministrul Mellon a mai publi-
cat dare de scama despre i'm
prumutul de $187 100000 acordat
de guvernul american guvernului
lui Kerensky. Din darea de seama
reiese ca fondurile s'au intre-
ibuintat in conformitate Gu planul
facut mai nainte 81 intre conditiile
stabilize, deci critica senatorului
Borah ma fost indreptatita.
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DaTM Anlericei uraSuIui
verdun
MEDALIA ESTE UNICA
Po1NCARE, CETATEAN DIN vERDUN MfNDRU D1
ACEASTA CINSTE
MEDALIA ESTE UNICA

VERDUN, Iunie.-In numele congresulu 81 al popo-
rulu american ambasadorul Myron Herrck, din Paris,
presntat oraulu Verdun prma 81 unca medae de aces e
data de Statele Unite vre-une comunati in ume
Ambasadoru Herrck premeru Poincare visitat i'm
preuna locul unde mil de ancez Isl dorm somnu de vec
vee recunoscua prin medalia presntata Amb
nu vorbr sub infuina emoune cauzata de aducerea
amte de aces mort de prvelistea lie incna regiunea
devastata de armatele germane.
d. Herricx asgurat pc Frana despre adanca prietne
Statelor Unite ce toate ca stare prevna ne
teeger lie va invinge pc aceste.
''Verdunu 81 notiunea valor sunt nseparabe deca-
ambasadorul american. "Ac srluct sprul francez.
Ase medalia dau acestui oras ilus consacrat prn
sacrficle vitea ntrege Franeeste rbut dat Fran
tel din partea intreguui popor american
d. Poincare revocat bucuria fancezor cnd PRINT
vestea despre anericaor in rzboiu vctore 81
durere din perderilor grozave exprmat in eeni
eogiosi recunostinta Franei fata de Staele Unite.