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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Veterans Revisiting
 France by Thousand

Indianapolis, July 21-FrOm 1917 on through until 1919 some 100000 Americans, members of the A. E. F.. took 2.O00,0o0 solemn paths that nev- CT again would they leave their native heaths to travel in land which marks its box cars with the words which mean their capacity is 40 men or eight horses. France in those days was unpopular with these 100000. Now in 1922 a fairly good percentage of them are planning to return for few weeks to look over the territory that once saw them helmeted and legginged. The American Legion in sponsoring a cruise to France, Eng land, Belgium and other European countries. The Legion party, which will contain many wives, mothers. sis ters and daughters of former service men, will sail from New York on the President Grant August 5.
 Alreary many eX-soldiers have sent in reservations to the Legion tour manager asking that a statement be reserved for them. Four years ago, for many of them, cabin decks were barred. Now they can walk along them at night and light a cigarette without it beeomoing a target for a German submarine.
 The President Grant with it's load of former A. F. F.ers will land at Cherbourg, France, from which place the party will go direct to Paris. One of the official receptions which Paris always gives to visitors who let it know they are coming, has been ar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Open Air Party
 Is Planned by
 StratfeId F. T. A.

An open ar party and dance will be given Thursday evening, July 27, at the corner of Brooklawn terrace and Euclid avenue by the Stratf1eld Parent-Teachers' association. The party will be exceptionally novel and the menu of good things which will be served will include clam chowder, corn on the cob. roasted over @ char coal fire on the grounds, hot dogs, coffee, ice cream cones and cold drinks.
 There will be many innovations presented and during the evening several orchestras will furnish music for dancing on various porcnes near the party grounds. The affair will begin at 5:So and continue until II D. m.
 The committee includes Mrs. liar old M. Clarke. chairman; Mrs. A. w. Cleland, Mrs. J. E. Stfckney, Mrs. Milton B. Williams. Mrs. Charles G. Swords. Mrs. George w. Hudson, Mrs. Charles W. Beers and Miss Grace Williams,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
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deur he will pay $4.50 or S7.50, de- pendent upon whether his room is equipped with bath.
 All reservations for hotel rooms during the five days of the convention will be made through the AS Legion state adjutants, who will forward the reservations to the hotels and housing committee of the convention.
 Some of the most famous hostelries in the South are a party to the agree ments for reduction in rates. Includ- ed in the list are the Grunewald, St. Charles, DeSota, Lafayette, Monte leone, Bienville and Planters Legion officials obtained assurances from all hotel managers that all rooms, ex- cluding those occupied by permanent guests, will be turned over to the con- vention visitors
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Hot Weather Makes Beaches
 Very Populous

Increasing heat which attended the appearance of the sun yesterday, brought large numbers of Bridge porters to the beaches surrounding the city.
 It was estimated that over 5000 visited the beach at Seaside Park dur ing the afternoon. Fayerwea eather'= Island Is each year becoming more popular as camping and bathing place for Bridgeport and Fairfield people. Already there are about 75 camps and shacks on the Island and it Is expected that there will be sev- eral more before the close of the sea- son.
 Fairfield, Conpo and the Milford beaches were also well patronized. It was declared by one beach authority that yesterday would have been the greatest bathing day on record this season if the tide had been favor ahle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24

All Sunday afternoon, florists were enaged in transforming the grand ss'- lon of Elmcourt Villa into a floral bower for the surprise wedding at orc o'clock this afternoon. The beau- stful apartment was turned into workable fairyland of flowers.
 Mrs. Burden was formerly Cynthia Roche a daughter of Mrs. Burke Roche Her first husband died about year ago. MT. Cary is a lawyer.
 The Rev. Stanley c. Hughes, rector of Trinity church, was invited to per form the ceremony. Only relatives and a few intimate friends were to be present Mrs. Roche, the mother, Is in London, It was announced that the brides brother, Francis Roche, would give his sister away.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Executive Meeting
 of B. and P. w.
 Club Next Monday

An important executive board meeting of the Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's club will be held in the club room Monday evening. July 31, immediately follow ing the supper at 6:30. As many important business matters must be discussed 1t Is necessary that there is a full attendance of the board mem oers.
 Miss Emma Eames, the new presi- dent of the club, succeeding Mrs. Grace Carter is spending a few days in Reading Mass. Mrs. Georgianna Greeley, the house secretary at the B and P. WIS club, is the guest of her sister at Wethersfield for a week during which time various members of the club will act as hos tess from 1130 a. m. to p. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Miss Betty Coffey
 S7, Tries Fasting

to despatch to the Courier-Jo Journal from Mount Vernon. Ky. Mrs. Betty Coffey, S7, a resident of Humble, a little village in the hills of ROCK tary fast, has passed the 45th day during which she has refused to par take of food. During her fast Mrs. Coffey has taken only a little butter milk but has drunk large quantities of water. Mrs. Coffey's fast began after she learned of the hunger strike of Rev. William Rice in the Howell county mountains, who died last week
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
POST ATTACHES
 PROPERTY OF
 MRS. CORA AMES

New Haven, July 24-Property as- sessed at S25,000 in Bridgeport, be- longing to Mrs. Cora D. Anes of this city, was attached by a deputy sher- if, Saturday, in connection with the 7E,0O0O suit against Mrs. Ames brought by Harry J. Post, conserva- tor for Dwight w. Futile. eX-state senator of East Haven.
 Mrs. Ames is being sued by the conservator who maintains that she unduly influenced MT. Futile, whose private secretary she had been for 20 years, to deed property to her. Mrs. Ames denies the charges.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Low Prices for
 Convention GObs
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New Orleans, July 21 Doughboys gobs and marines who attend the Am erican Legion national convention in New Orleans, October Is to 21, may obtain a "bunkf for $1.50 a day, as a result of an agreement between repr resentatives of seven leading ho- tels and T. Semmes WalGchsi,y. chair
 The hotel men have conse tied to establish rate of s1.50 roor4s with out baths and $2.50 with tsys ths. This rate is based on a minimum of three persons to the rooom. If the service man prefers to dwell in solitary gran
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
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ranged for the Legionnaires. After Paris the Belgian cities of Ostend and Brussels will be visited with tours over the Flanders battlefield which many a member of the party toured different ly several years ago. An official re- ception has >also been arranged in London. Stops long enough for any member of the group to visit any place he desires have been arranged for in the itinerary.
 Any additional information will be supplied by the Tour Editor, the American Legion Weekly, 627 West 4Srd street, New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
FEAR COX BOY MAY BE VICTIM
 OF MURDERER

Boston, July 24-Fear that their nephew, James M. Cox, 12 years old, who disappeared July 2, may have been the victim of a murder similar to that of Henry P. McMahon of Sa- lem, was expressed today by MT. ana Mrs. J. W. Courtney of Dorchester.
 The Courtneys reported that the lad left home for church but failed 70 return.
 Police throughout New England have been asked to search for the missing boy, who Is a son of MT. and Mrs, James Cox of Ogdensburg, N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Mrs. Arthur Scott
 Burden Weeds Again

Newport, R l., July 24.-Mrs Ar thur Scott Burden, heiress of three prominent families, was to be married here today to Guy Fairfax Cary, of New York and Boston. The nuptials came as complete surprise Not even relatives knew anything of it until Sunday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
OBITUARY
Catherine Duffy.

Catherine Duffy.
 The death of Miss Catherine Duffy. of Waterbury avenue. Walnu Beach, Milford,' occurred yesterday after a long illness. She was a na- tive of Ansonia and had lived at Wal nut Beach for several years. She is survived by one brother. John Dufy, and two sisters. all of Walnut Beach. The funeral and burial will take place In AnSOnia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
DEPUTY SHERIFF GUARDS PHILLIPS
 MYSTERY CIRCLE

Los Angeles, July 24.-A deputy sheriff has been assigned to guard the mystery circle" who is said to have identified Mrs. Clara Philiins as the purchaser of the hammer with which Mrs. Alberta Meadows was beaten to death here recently.
 This announcement came from the sheriffs office today with stat tement that the reason was that the receipt by the young sales woman of threat en5rg telephone messages.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
BIRT HS
Sons

To Lyman and Bessie Schneider. 12S Madison avenue. July IT.
 To Nicholas and Mary Posch, 5S3 Garfield avenue, July 19.
 To Paul and Tessie Della, 719 Washington avenue, July 17.
 To stephen and Veronica Sekelsky SS3 Hallett street, July 16.
 To Percy and Mary Young, 76 Barnum avenue, July 16.
 To George and Gladys Stern, 563 Helen street, July IT.
 To Emile and Louise HiIlari, 69 Riley street, July IS.
 To Carlo and Maria Lombardi, 121 George street, July 19.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
For the Housekeeper

Fancy Straw Hampers, round or square, large s
 larly $500 Soap Dishes, heavy white enamel on brass, for S
 room use. Regularly $1.OO Soap Dishes of white enamel on steel wire for
 or bathroom. Regularly 60 cts: Wall Towel Racks, hard wood with six arms
 50 cts. Dunlap Silver Blade Cream Beaters, complete
 Regularly $1OO, Gas Stove TOasters, round cone center style
 slices at once Regularly 30 cts. Yacht MOps of white cottonsfor wet use. Regu Fruit Presses or Potato Ricers, steel frame, hea
 Regularly 50 cts. Rotary Flour Sifters of heavy tin. Regularly
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Amber Beads

Genuine A m b e r Beads brilliantly cut, graduated in 20 inch length. Regular price $1O.OO
 Special $500 Genuine Amber, large size, graduated in "A inch length. Regular price $15.OO
 Special $9.00 Only a limited num- Der of these.
 JeweIry Counter,
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24

an unknown assassin was found in an alleyway south of the Wood & Sprague flour mill in West Academy street, by John Porter, yesterday. On the body was SIS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
MARRIAGES

To Ranford Charles Beatty, 22. of 53 Belmont avenue and Mary Eliza beth Szepesy, 21, of Fairfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Daughters

To James and Mary Poranda, 271 Sixth street, July A.
 To Constantine and Angiolina Ron- nano, 621 East Washington avenue July IT.
 To Joe and Rose Levinsky. 516 Jane street, July 14.
 To Michael and Angelo Vitello, 57 Hallett street, July 15
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
SHOT; NOT ROBBED.

Albion. N. Y, July 24-The body of James S. Gortino, 30 years old, shot
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Suit Cases
Of genuine Cowhide

Of genuine Cowhide with heavy cloth lin ings, shirt folds and in side straps. All corners heavily reinforced. In brown and russet color, 24 inch size.
 Regularly $12.OO Special 5 8.85
 Basement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Davenport Tables

larly $25.oO For s225o Antique mahogany finished all edges and
 turnngs of the legs with high lights
 Regularly $6O.OO For S5OOO
 Regularly s48.oo For s4soo Long slender Table with curved ends like
 half circles, curved shelves with
 Regularly s55.oo For s4eoo Solid Mahogany Table. Regularly $95O0 For $75o0
 Any one of these tables is most acceptable style for libraries and reading because it takes so little when placed back of long dav- enport against the wall. There is ample space for holding lamp magazines and books without protrud ing into the room.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
Children s Underwear

Muslin and Nainsook Nightgowns for babies, in sizes for six months, one and two years. Were $1.OO.
 69 cts
 to close out. One piece Night drawers ins pajama eff feet. Two year size. Were $2.OO.
 For $1.25 Children's Shop. Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24

Rev. and Mrs. Herbert $. Brown oI 914o Main street will leave August 1st fer Jackson. N. H.. where they will spen1 a month. Rev. MT. Brown is pastor of Olivet Congregational church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24

An attractive subscription dance was given Saturday evening at the Fairfield beach club, when about 125 guests were present. Striped bunting and spruce trees were used as decora- tions Another similar dance VIII be given September End. The commit teo in charge consists of Mrs. George Rret+, Mrs. Frederick Sturges, Miss Annie B. Jennings, Mrs. DeVer H. Warner Mrs. Bertrann Anrsworth. Mrs. John Field. and Mrs James Mo Kinney.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24

Miss Norma Hoagland of 76 Elm wood place has as her guests for a few days. Miss Theda Conkey of Hart tcrd Miss EIoaeland and Miss Con- Key are classmates at Wellesley col 'ege.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24

Turkish Towels, all white, size A x 5: inches. Regularly S9 cts. Hemmed Huck Towels, half linen, rec borders. Regularly 39 cts. Hemstitched Huck Towels, all linen, sig.
 20 36 inches. Regularly 89 cts Checked Glass Toweling, all linen. Reg ularly 39 cts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24

George sheppard of 5TT Howard avenue left today for a vacation tc be spent in Springfield and North. smpton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24

Mahogany Table measuring 24 40 inches Regularly $17.50 William and Mary Table with carved edge and large drawer. Size 4s K 24 inches. Reg ularly $6OOO
 Mahogany finished Table, straight leg, book shelf at either end, large drawer. Regu- larly $27.00
 Mahogany Table of French design, curved edges and under rim tapering legs, curved stretchers. An exceedingly graceful piece Regularly $4SOO Mahogany Table, Tudor design, with large un- der shelf. Very handsome and capacious in size, 42 inches long. Regularly $34Ot Louis XVI. Table of Mahogany, book shelf al either end. Regularly $43.5O Queen Anne Table with curved bevel edge and curved legs. beautiful and graceful model. Regularly $65.00
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-24
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Store closes at 5 o'clock Sa drdays 6 o'clock.
Second Week of the Midsumme1

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Evening star., 1922-02-21
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~HARMING fashions and low prices create
I much interest in the Anniversary offerings
~ throughout the Appareling Sections. On
every side are revealed the sartest things that the
Spring season offers and their low Anniversary
prices leave no doubt to the advantage of buying
while they prevail.
Evening star., 1922-02-21
BLOUSES MarkedLow

Three notable groups including Boues that regularly
priced far above those of this Anniversary Sale
New Lingerie Blouses, 500
trinity tailored styles of dmty batiste striped
linen. number with popular linen collars and cuffs
Suit and Costume Blo1ses $5A5
spring wearing Georgette models in white, flesh
bisque. Included Cossack and Balkan Overblouses
Tailored Silk Blouses, $4.25
Crepe de Chine Satin Silks Jap, Radum and Truhu
Silks blouse makers White and color
Blouse Third floor
Evening star., 1922-02-21
Women's Sports
Goats, $21.75
Capes and Wraps
$39.75
These are Splendid Values

These are Splendid Values
SPORTS COATS-Use the seasons newest fab
RIGS in the smartest way-camers hair, all the
new tweeds and homespuns are here-tailored
with those popular raglan sleeves-full silk
lined. S2L75.
CAPES AND WRAPS-The sever different
smart models from which to choose give you
some idea of the real advantage there is in
choosing here-the newer fabrics-developed in
and taste-priced to meet the ability of the
woman whose means are restricted-$3955.
women's Section Third noer
Evening star., 1922-02-21
Fine French 81 *
Wolfe BlOuSeS

Emphasize the Values in this Anniversary Sale
they're nain in the aloredca of dtase.
finished in
pvnsh
Evening star., 1922-02-21

Pumps and Oxfords, sos
Leathers you'd hardly expect to
find at this price; tan Russian calf,
tan kidskin, patent leather and gun
metal calf pumps and oxfords.
Slippers and Pumps, $3.95
For evening or street wear. Black
suede, black satin and patent leather.
Ali fashionable lasts.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-04
Dorothy Dalton Reveals
A Penchant for Trousers
knickerbockers Figure in Her Latest Picture
But They Were Plain Pants in Two
Previous Films.

They have tried time and time
again to get engagements at the
same studio at the same time, even
if not in the same picture. They
really have never expected to get
in the same picture. for what play
could stand the strain of two viii
lains?
But wild Honey" the Priscilla
Dean feature to be seen at Loew's
Palace today, diu stand it. The
brothers-in-crime have the roles
that put the darker shadings into
the story. Noah as a rough-hewn
upstart in. English society. Wallace
as fiendish stage driver and thug
in the Transvaal.
Although in the same production
at the same studio, working with
the same director and star, the
Beerys did not get to work to-
gether, even after waiting nine
years. Noah's Characterization
was entirely in the first episodes
and wallace,s in the last, the for
mer finishing before Wallace be-
gan.-
The Washington herald., 1922-06-04

myself from engagements long
enough to complete the story" she
said In a recent interview. TITS
always been a hobby of mine to
write. but somehow Kismet has
elected that I should bend my ef-
forts In other directions. Stories
Of the West by Bret Hart, or Indian
tales from Kipling's pen have al
ways appealed to me with their
stark realism and I've always
wanted to emulate their example.
NO have no intention of writ
ing screen stories. The thing has
been done so well. I've been so
satisfied with the stories supplied
me. like In Old Kentucky The
Yellow Typhoon' and "A Question of
Honor all adaptations from we'll
know, novels or plays, that /
shouldn't think of trying to break
into that ground.
But fiction-Tve always felt that
the real story of the Far East has
never been told
The Washington herald., 1922-06-04
Oh! For a Writer'S Life,
That's Fair Anita's Cry
Screen Star Yearns for Chance to Lay OFF
And Compose the Great Far Eastern
Fiction Classic.

Anita Stewart has one overpower-
ing desire.
Despite the fact that the star is
recognized as one of the screens
abiest actresses, that she Is an ac-
complished violinist, capable
horsewoman and one Of the most
delightful conversationalists in Hol-
lywood's social colony, there is one
ambition she has never attained and
which she covets more than any
thing else. 1t is to write fiction.
In the days when she was learn
ing her "Omnis Gallia Divisa Est,
etc." and plain algebra in Erasmus
Hall High School, Brooklyn. she de-
veloped her love of literary express
sion to the point of writing very
clever short themes for her English
classes. At that time it was free
ly predicted that she would de-
velop this art to the point of max
ing It commercially profitable.
1t was with the idea of getting
into writing for thesscreen that Miss
Stewart made her first trip to the
West Coast motion picture center;
but after her arrival Old Man Let
ters never had a chance.
Immediately after her arrival
Miss Stewart was selected as the
ideal type for the hlm version of
THE Girl Phi1lipa" and she has
been making pictures ever since.
The star of "A Question of Honor" 7"
which is her latest release, to be seen
at Crandalrs Metropolitan Theater.
beginning this afternoon, has been
so busy In the art in which she was
a veritable discovery" that she
has never even had time to dig
into her steamer trunk for a half
completed manuscript that she be-
gan during her high school days.
In the musty recesses of her
memory of bygone days she still
cherishes the idea of completing
Two Points to windward." stir.
ring story of the Chinese coast with
pirates and opium smuggling craft,
a rip-roaring melodrama, that marked
he H-st attempt at fiction.
I'm going to take a vacation
some time and see IL l can't free
The Washington herald., 1922-06-04
Chesapeake Beach.

No more picturesque setting for
a days outing conld be found thar
Chesapeake Beach, the bay resort
just an hours ride from the Capital
through historic Maryland. The
boardwalk derby racer. bath
situated over the bay. Fishing, salt
water bathing, boating, free dane
ing to music by RAlph Garren's
"Jazz hounds" and boardwalk
promenading-these are the out
standing attractions.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-04
PRISCILLA DEAN
PALACE ~
Current Amusements
At a Glance.

BELASCO-Belasco Players
in Sleeping Partners"
GARRICK-Garrick Players
in THE Acquittal."
B. F. KEITH'S-Vaudeville.
COSMOS - Vaudeville and
pictures.
STRAND-"The Spirit of 70"
METROPOLITAN - Anita
Stewart in "a Question of
Honor"
COLUMBIA-Dorothy Dal-
ton in THE Woman Who
Walked Alone"
RIALTO>- Clara Kimball
Young in THE Worldly Ma
donna"
PALACE-Prisci1la Dean in
wild Honey"
CRANDALL'S-~Bought and
Paid For"
The Washington herald., 1922-06-04

From the frayed overalls and
cotton shirts, which was her cos
tune in Moran of the Lady Lefty"
to the most feminine of wedding
gowns and negligees, and an eve
ming gown of silver cloth ani lace
In "The Woman Who Walked Alone"
is the sartorial scale run by Dor
othy Dalton recently.
Oddly enough, Miss Dalton's por-
trayals in her last three pictures
have called for her to wear trous-
ers. 1t was only as Moran" how
ever, tAat she usurped mans pre-
rogative, bobbed her hair, and wore
the outfit of an "able seaman" In
The Crimson Challenge" her star
ring feature directed by Paul Pow
ell. she appears as the rough-riding.
straight t-shooting. two gun girl" of
the mountains, and wore very prac-
tical knickerbockers. with a sweat
er and 'kerchief.
Coming down 10 "The Woman
Who Walked Alone" and rising In
abandoned the bobbed hair OF the
other two pictures. appeared as a
ravishing blonde. In the attractive
and well-taiiored riding suit of the
modern English gentlewoman.
Knickerbockers, of course. but the
cut and material definitely indicat-
ing the difference between Iris.
Countess Bemister, and, for exam
pie. Tharon, the mountain girl. In
the English story she also appears
very fetchingly in an all-leather
aviation costume. This picture,
The Woman Who walked Alone"
begins weeks run at Loew's CO.
For nine years Wallace and Noah
Beery, brothers and screen villains,
The Washington herald., 1922-06-04
Great Falls Park.

Great Falls Park, which opened
for the season on Memorial Day. is
drawing large numbers of visitors
scenic in this section. Fast train
daily. who find the boating. fishing,
free dancing and other varied amuse-
ments of this popular recreation
ground most pleasing. The park
abounds in charming vistas for
camera enthusiasts, and the ride
through the Virginia countryside is
one of the most interesting and
service is provided from the termf-
nal at Thirty-sixth and M streets