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THE FARMER: APRIL 12, 190!)
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YOUNG MEN'S VARSITY SUITS
These are the models which have
made a decided hit, this season two
button and three-button sack suits with
a swing and go to them never equalled.
They impart a well-set-up appearance
to any man, and they fit without a flaw.
No wonder young fellows very par
ticular about their clothes grow enthus
iastic over Varsity Suits !
They come in a liberal range of the
new colors, shades and tones, in most
effective stripes exquisitely blended
effects the choicest cullings of all the
new colors.
$15 to $30.
Plenty of quiet grays and solid blues,
if you shy at the high colors ?
Young fellows who can not be fitted in Varsities
will find our Student models in smaller sizes quite as
smart. $70 to $15.
All rights reserved
by Meigs & Co.
Boys' wash suits in all the wanted
materials cut in both Russian and Sailor
blouses. Largest variety we have ever
shown.
Mint
INCORPORATED
OUTFITTERS TO MEN WOMEN Jk CHILDREN
BRIDGEPORT. CONN.
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FAIRFIELD
'Large Increase of Scholars New Ship
ping Room Pinic Library Bulletin
Important Accessions Personal
Mention.
The schools of the town open to-mor-,
row with a largely increased attend-
a nee. The result will be that many
. of them are overcrowded, and some of
the pupils will receive but half time
Tin the matter of instruction. In the
South port school there will be 24 new
scholars, which will require the promo-
tion of one additional grade to Prof.
I Bower's room. - Even then the new
j comers can be accommodated but one
j half day. At the Sherman school 15
J new bo ys and girls are expected, and
! they will have to be put on half time.
(a large number of new pupils are
ready to:. jenter the Nichols Terrace
school, but the exact number has not
I been ascertained. All this is evidence
' that 'the town is growing fast and it
can' be "but a matter of a short time
when more; school teachers and more
echool room will be needed.
Miss Laura "Valentine, sister of Mrs.
William A. "WTheatley, who is fc. teach
er in one of the schools at Nrftley,
X. J., is visiting in town. She has
been- spending her vacation at the
' fWheatley residence.
Mrs. Deeble, who has been visiting
the Jacoby family on Elliot street has
returned home.
Whrk was begun on Saturday upon
the foundations of the new shipping
room Which is to be built by the Fair
field Rubber Company, to accommo
date its increasing business.
The Brett family came up on Satur
iday from New Yohk to spend Easter
fin 'town.
' ' Mr. Welton Hotchkiss Is home for
the" holidays.
A number of young folks enjoyed a
basket picnic on Saturday at Samp
'Mortar Rock. A few of those who
ventured into the country were Mar
lion' and John Donaldson, Roger Smith
land Iva King, Rachel Piskett, Andrew
'Huntington and Cornelius Penfleld.
M-r. and Mrs. Matt Anderson of New
Haven passed Good Friday in town
the guests of his brother, Mr. John
Anderson.
Mr. Homer Benham of 'Main street
is having .his house done over, inside
and out.
Mr. Matthew Clark was in town on
i Friday.
Mr. Lewis Morris, who has so re-
cently transferred his property to
Judge Banks, came up to town on Sat
urday in a large touring car. He re
mained but a short time.
The Fairfield Stars, base ball team.
' has ordered its new uniforms, and will
soon be ready to take the field.
Miss Catherine McCaffrey spent Sun
day in Westport the guest of Miss
Marjorie Purdy.
. The game of baseball on Friday be
tween the married and single men of
the Fairfield Rubber Company resulted
in a victory for the married men.
To-day Miss Emma F. Wakeman, H
. brarian. issued her first Bulletin of the
Fairfield Memorial Library, for Jan
juary and March inclusive. It gives a
list of the directors of the library, and
the stations of the traveling libraries.
These can be found in 8 of the school
houses, at the Eastern Underwear
factory and in the following private
houses: Mrs. John Wakeman, Hull's
Farms: Mrs. Robert Hitchcock. Platts
ville; Rev. William Swanson, Stratfleld
:nd Miss Sarah Perry, Greenfield Hill,
f The list of- new books recently added,
; together with the papers and maga
, zines makes a pamphlet of over seven
pages. In philosophy there are six
(now books; while religion boasts but
i one "Character of Jesus." by Jeffer
l son. There are six books under the
'head of Sociology, the most important
of which is called: "Lawless Wealth,"
bv Russell. Science claims five books,
ail devoted to electricity. Under the
head of Useful Arts there are 22 new
books, mostly devoted to agriculture.
There are but two new books on fine
arts, and neither of these relate to
sculpture, painting or engraving.There
are six books defined as "literature;" 9
books on travel, not one of which
mentions Africa or the hunting of lions
in the dark continent; 8 volumes on
biography, the most notable being
"Reminiscences" by Carl Schurz; 6
.works on history; 29 volumes of fic
tion, one of them being the "Whole D
Family" by Howells and others ;7 books
for children; 66 works on agriculture,
gardening, fruit growing, etc., one of
the notable books being by Roosevelt
and called: "Five Acres too Much." The
flower and landscape books number 36,
and if all their directions were follow
ed the gardens of this town would be
ravishingly beautiful. The books on
useful arts run up to 74 in number and
deal with all sorts of subjects from
wireless telegraphy to tuberculosis. The
books for young people number 186,
and there are works divided into home
economics, electricity, useful arts, mu
sic, etc. Altogether this is a very good
showing in the matter of accessions
for the current year, and indicates that
the book committee has in view the
object of making the library of direct
benefit for its readers. Possibly there
are more works on electricity than
there is any need, for it may be doubt
ed if any one in town is studying that
branch of science.
Mrs. George E Northrop has been
entertaining Mrs. Charles A. Meeker
and Mrs. William Hall.
Rev. E. F. Lounsbury will continue
to be the pastor of the Southport
Methodist church.
Mr. F. G. Fritts. Oneonta. N. T.,
writes: "My little girl was greatly
benefitted by taking Foley's Orino
Laxative, and I think it is the best
remedy f of constipation and liver trou
ble." Foley's Orino Laxative is best
for women and children, as it is mild,
pleasant and effective, and is a splen
did medicine, as it cleanses the system
and clears the complexion. F. B. Brill,
local agent. 1 3 5
WESTPORT
A Startling Experience Kiss Gaines
Board of Belief Easter Mnsic
Purchase of Islands Mention of
Persons.
A gentleman from this town, Mr. Ed
ward S. Ryan, had a rather startling
experience a few days ago while visit
ing Fairfield and standing in front of
the old postofflce. a stray shot from a
boys air rifle knocked his pipe out of
his mouth. Some say the kid was
caught and given a good lecture and
others say he escaped. It is not so
very long since a little boy came near
losing one of his eyes from the same
couse and a few weeks ago it was told
in town that there was a runaway of
horses in Fairfield, in the rear ol
Boyle pharmacy," caused by Doys tirlrtfe
off guns or rifles. Parents should 'be
careful and see that the rifle is laid
upon the upper shelf until the boy is
old enough to learn discretion and cau
tion. The April meeting of the Historical
Society will take place this evening at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose
S. Hurlbutt on State street. Miss
Helen V. Boswell of New York deliv
ers the address.
Miss Amy Gaines, formerly of Strat
ford, but now of Danbury Normal
School, will lecture in town some day
this week on her recent educational
tour in Europe, where she went, it will
be recollected, to study the schools of
Great Britain. She was pleased with
most she saw, especially the technical
schools which have been provided by
private munificence. It is said she has
resigned her position at Danbury to
accept a similar one in a normal
school in West "Virginia, at Charleston.
The Board of Relief of the town fire
district will meet Friday at the new
town hall to hear any reasons which
may be offered why taxes should be
reduced. The abstract can be seen
at the office of the town clerk.
The quartette at Trinity church yes
terday was composed of the Misses
Mackenzie and McCaffrey and Messrs.
Odell and Williams. Rev. Geo. Bish
op has been sent to Sag Harbor, L. I.
Rev. Warren P. Landers, formerly
pastor here, is now preaching at Gil
bertvllle. Mass.
Rev. Kenneth Mackenzie has recov
ered from his recent illness and was
able to hold services yesterday.
To-morrow the Current Events Club
will hold a meeting at the residence of
Mrs. Stanley B. Fillow.
Town Clerk Hyatt has been making
brief visits to Hartford and Bridgeport.
Richard Taylor of Cornell college has
been spending his vacation at home."
The residence of Miss Julia Wake
man, Greens Farms, has been opened
for the season.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gorham are
home from a winter in the south.
The sewer between the town house
and the river is still talked about.
Mrs. R B. Williams Is home from
Ridgefield.
Mr. Samuel Green of New York has
bought what is called Half Mile Lsl
and along the shore, containing about
2 oacres, and two other small pieces.
A Sarsaparilla Tree trom Alcohol
Is alcohol a tonic? No! Does it make the blood pure? No! Does
it strengthen the nerves? No! Is AVer's Sarsaparilla a tonic?
Yes! Does it make the blood pure? Yes! Does it strengthen
the nerves? Yes! By asking your doctor you can learn more
from Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury C. Lang
don. The Carnegie Institute of Washing
ton has purchased an islend off the
shore. It is curiously said to be
bounded on all sides by the waters of
the Sound.
The trolley company has at last al
lowed a. transfer system in town,
whereby one can ride to Bridgeport for
three fares from the Norwalk town
line, Compo beach or Saugatuck. The
rule works both ways.
Mr. John Glynn Is now the care ta
ker of Willow Brook cemetery.
The recent rummage sale for the
Saugatuck church did a good business.
The wife of Max Regus. born Bessie
Kieler, has presented her husband with
a daughter.
The Saugatuck carriage bridge no
longer shakes its sides when a car
riage crosses. It has had a new back
bone put in place.
Cottage prayer meetings continue to
be held In various parts of the town.
The John Chase cottage has been
puhchased by Mrs. Hawley Williams.
The smelt season is rapidly drawing
to a close. Someone says the goose
which lays the golden eggs has been
killed. The smelt are all caught be
fore they can lay their eggs, hence
they are growing beautifully less.
John Adams is home from a winter
in California.
Tfle Colonial club will give a dance
on the 29th Inst., at National Hall.
Charles Reddy is no longer working
Reynold's garage.
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Been the
Signature
of
Kind You Hsve Always Bought
EAGLES' BALL FRIDAY NIGHT
Square dancing Is to be revived in
this city and Bridgeport Aerie, Fra
ternal Order of Eagles will take the
initiatory step in that direction at its
annual concert and ball to be held in
Eagles' hall next Friday night. Round
dances have been favored at all so
cial functions for a number of years
and there has been no square dancing
to speak of. The dance progi amme
for the Eagles' hall will be divided
equally between the two classes. Elab
orate preparations have been ma.Je for
the ball and money has not been spar
ed to make the event the great success
that Is hoped for. The concert pro
gramme will be of unusual merit and
will alone be worth going to the ball
to hear. The programme Is as fol
lows: Opening selection, Risley's orchestra;
selection, Criterion male quartette; so
prano solo, "A May Morning," Mrs.
Frank Munich; tenor solo "Idle
Dreams," James Saunders; soprano
solo, Elizabeth Stanton; comic special
ty, "The Scotch Twins," Toomey and
Reilly: soprano solo. "Sweet Moments
at Home," Miss Mary E. Flaherty;
criterion quartette, John W. Dial, accompanist.
FAIRFIELD'S FIRE
CHIEF IS DEAD
Chief H. R Albert Seggel, who has
been at the head of the Fairfield fire
department for the past 15 years, died
last night at his home in Main street,
Fairfield, after an illness of two weeks
with stomach trouble. The deceased
was 54 years of age and a carpenter by
trade. He had resided in Fairfield for
many years. He is survived by his
wife and four children, two daughters
and two sons. He was a life long
Democrat and took great interest in
the affairs of the town. He was one
of the organizers of the fire depart
ment, which he commanded.
The Fairfield Hook & Ladder Co.
will hold a meeting this evening to
take action on his death. The deceased
was also a member of Pequonnock
lodge. I. O. O. F., this city.
-EMERGENCY HOSPITAL CASES.
Mrs. Annie Cassidy. 1215 Park ave
nue, was taken to St. Vincent's hos
pital last night in the " emergency
ambularce. Mrs. Cassidy had slipped
on a stairway at Pembroke and Hamil
ton streets. Dr. Krause found frac
tures of her right arm, ribs on the
right side.
H. M. Dalling, of 87 Oak street, fell
from a trolley car in Milford yester
day, and received severe cuts about
the head. His wounds were dressed
at the emergency hospital in this city.
NO CRAPS YESTERDAY.
Although the police were alert, yes
terday, ready to put a stop to any crap
games, no arrests were made. A shoo
flv automobile visited the usual haunts
of the Sunday gamblers, but they were
busy watching baseball games which
are more effective than police activity
In preventing- the petty gambling
Trie.
The D. M. Read Co.
Established 1857.
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New Silk Dresses.
This season the Silk Dress is meeting with much
favor. In our suit room will be found several differ
' ent styles of Silk Dresses in the prevailing Spring
shades, which are very stylish and nicely made. Wis
teria, Old Blue stripe, Peacock Green, Rose, Rasp- .
berry, Pongee and Black being the most popular
colors.
Prices range from $15.00 to $22.00
Samples of these dresses may be seen in a Main
street window.
Shoe Racks
We have a very neat rack for the keeping of shoes
in one place. It is made of brass, nickel plated, and
can be fastened to a door or wall. Holds three pairs
of- men's shoes or four pairs of women's. Shoes can
be placed in or removed quickly.
Garment Hangers
Garment hangers of every description can be found
in our stock. Complete suit hangers for men and
women ,also coat, skirt and trouser hangers. Made
of wood, wire and sheet metal, in tin and nickel finish.
New and improved styles as well as the more staple
ones. Prices from 3 cts. up.
Housefurnishing Dept.
Articles of Brass and Glass
Note some of the prices of goods to be found in the
brass and glass ware section, lower floor.
Brass Candle Sticks, 75 cts., 98 cts., $1.25, $1.50 to
$8.00.
Brass Jardinieres, $1.00, $1.75, $2.50, $4.00, $5.00 to
$18.00.
Brass Fern Dishes, 75 cts., 98 cts., $1.50, $2.25, $3.50
and $5.00.
Colonial Glass Candle Sticks, 10, 15, 25, 50, 75 cts.
each.
Special 8 inch Near Cut Glass Salad or Berry Bowl,
50 cts.
German Silver Bags, either plain or jeweled frames,
very neat and attractive, $4.50, $5.00, $6.50 and $7.50.
J ewelry section.
The D. M. Read Go.
1R atlfdni ESmith
1072 Main St. DEPARTMENT STORE, 89 Fairfield Av.
"THE STORE TO FIND SCARCE ARTICLES"
COUPON GOOD
TUESDAY, APRIL 13
Silk Soutache Braid, 12
yards in piece, choice of
our full line colors, with
coupon,
12 c piece
Here Is a braid bargain that will be
snapped up by dressmakers and oth
ers, as it is the best quality and right
in the dressmaking season.
Our customers can find many goods
at half price In our special bargain de
partment. Coupons good for merchandise giv
en with every purchase.
Our warerooms have recently been newly stocked with
everything necessary to furnish a home
FURNITURE, CARPETS, STOVES. ,
CASH OR CREDIT
THE WENTWORTH FURNITURE CO., Inc., 115 JOHN ST-
A Mother's Argument.
"The most to be regretted act of my
life," says a commander of the navy,
"was a letter I wrote to my mother
when about seventeen years of age.
She always addressed her letters to me
as 'my dear boy.' I felt at that time
I was a man, or very near It, and
wrote saying that lftr constant ad
dressing me as a 'boy' made me feel
displeased. I received in reply a letter
full of reproaches and tears. Among
other things, she said: 'Yob might grow
to be as big as Goliath, as strong as
Samson and as wise as Solomon; you
might become ruler of a nation or em
peror of many nations, and the world
might revere you and fear you, but to
your devoted mother yon would al
ways appear in memory In your inno
cent, unpretentious, unself conceited,
unpampered babyhood. In those days
when I washed and dressed and kissed
and worshiped you, you were my Idol.
Nowadays you are becoming part of a
gross world by contact with it. and I
cannot bow down to you and worship
you. but If there are manhood and
maternal love transmitted to you, you
will understand that the highest com
pliment that mother love can pay you
is to call you "my dear boy." "
Some Old Time Giants.
Cajanus, a Swedish giant who was
nine feet high, was on exhibition In
London in 1742, and several old hand
bills still exist which set forth the
measurements of this freak of nature.
Thirty years later we have Charles
Byrne, who was eight feet four' inches
in height in his stockinged feet. He.
however, died young, at the age of
twenty-two, from hard drinking. Cot
ter O'Byrne, another Irish giant, fol
lowed a few years later. He was
born at Kinsale in 1761 and at the age
of fifteen was eight feet high. This
by the time he was twenty-three had
Increased to nine feet four Inches, and
then he changed his name to O'Brian
in order to make people think that he
was descended from King Brian Bo
roihme and went on exhibition. At
that business he, of course, soon real
ized a very comfortable fortune and re
tired, dying ct Clifton on Sept 8, 1804.
His will especially provided that his
body should be thrown Into the Be tn
order to prevent the surgeons from cut
ting It up.
Xot There.
"Judge," said Mrs. Starvem to the
magistrate who had recently come to
board with her, "I'm particularly anx
ious to have you try this chicken soup."
"I have tried it," replied the magis
trate, "and my decision Is that the
chicken has proved an alibi." Phila
delphia Press.
Fired.
Young Mother Do you think baby
looks most like me or his papa? Nurse
Like you, mum. Mr. Jenkins Is a
mighty handsome man.
Advertisement: Wanted A compe
tent and well mannered nurse.
ill.
Wife (wearily) Woman's work Is
never done! Husband (struggling with
a buttonless shirt collar) That's just
what I thought!
First say to yourself what you would
be; then do what you have to do. Eple-tetus.
Tolerance In Japan.
Westerners seem to find It incon
ceivable how the Japanese can main
tain allegiance to different creeds at
one and the same time. One broad ex
planation of this is that we as a nation
are tolerant in mind, especially In mat
ters pertaining to religion. Japan
Times of Tokyo.
The W rons Jam.
Haskell What's Bobby crying for?
Mrs. Haskell Oh, the poor boy caught
his finger in the pantry door. Haskell
H'm! He evidently didn't get the
Jam he was looking for that time.
Pick-Me-Up.
Oettins Back at Rim.
Hewitt I got even with the doctor
who vaccinated me. Jewett How did
you do it? Hewitt He ran for office,
and I scratched him.
Flattery is telling a man to his face
that which was Intended only for hi"
tombstone. Dallas News.
LOANS
$10. and upwards
to Housekeepers
Housekeepers, lias the curtailment caused
you to run
behind with Can, write or phone 2018
your rent S
and store
bill? If ?o.
come to us; well make you a loan large enough to
pay them up, and keep your credit good, for ail that
a workingman has is his credit, which he cannot
nffn.il T n 1 ...... f ,. Inx.iu ova rotni-nonlo in sm'j'l
weekly payments of 91 or $2. We have but one rate. BRHCiEPO?T-
ASSOCIATIOIW,
Over Evening Farmer,
29 Fairfield Ave.,
CONN.
THE PEOPLE'S DAIRY
28c IB WJ rM? M?t j& 28c
TELEPHONE 589 130 STATE ST.
GEO. A. ROBERTSON
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In all Its branches by practical workmen who thoroughly understand their
business and with the best lead, oil, turpentine and other painting materials
you can feel perfectly sure of getting what you want a first class job one
that will last, cost a trifle more, but lasts so much longer that it is not only
cheaper in the end but you have had the pleasure of seeing your work done
as it should be. Call us on the 'phone or write for estimates.
We have a beautiful line of new wall papers to select from, the largest
assortment in the city; also sample books of same, the best and latest ideas
in wall decorations.
THE JOSEPH P. COUGHLIN CO.
Practical Painters and Decorators Manufacturers of Picture Frames .
'PHONE [phone] EAST MAIN STREET
The Beauty of a Couch Bed
lies In Its two-fold value. A couch by day. a bed by
night. We show several models and all are desirable, tle
Sliding Couch and the Drop Side Couch. Both have iron
frames with good springs and covered with soft mat -iresses.
The change from a couch to a bed is but the
work of a moment and the value is doubly appreciated
when the unexpected guests makes an over-night stay.
Prices $8.00 to $17.00
Price of Couch like cut $17.00
N. BUCKINGHAM & CO., Inc.
Est. 1842 177 STATE STREET
FINE Wines and Liquor
BRIDGEPORT DISTRIBUTING CO.,
102 STATE STREET, NEAR PUBLIC MARKET
California Port or Sherry, 75 cents per gallon.
Port, Sherry, Tokay, Muscatel, Rhine Wine, etc. '-,
Full quart Sherwood Rye Whiskey, $1.00.
Cooking Brandy, Liquors, Cordials, Ale and Lager Be
Free Delivery. Telephone 264-3
CIGARS
THAT SATISFY
In Quality anil Price
No matter what you pay for cigars at D. D. Smith's
you are certain of getting greater value than else
where. Goods are always fresh, as stock is moved
quickly. Biggest line in the city and prices the most
reasonable. Box trade a specialty. ' - M
Fine line of Pipes, Cigar Holders, Tobaccos in Tins and all Smoker
Accesories.
DPI C.1flTFT Opp Poll's Theatre,
U. liTll 1 II, Fairfield Avenue V
WHERE TO GO
THIS SUMMER
Not a bit too early for you to begin casting about for a place to
go this summer. Summer's not so very far away.
You'll get the pick of the cottages the most desirable rooms at
the hotel or boarding cottage if you look about now.
Cape Cod's to be the vogue this summer. You really ought to
know about it.
Then there's Buzzard's Bay; there's Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket-
there's Narragansett ; there's New-port; there's Watch Hill and
there's' the beautiful shore line of Connecticut.
No other summering places can offer you greater or more varied
attractions.
For information as to routes, train service, etc., write
A. B. SMITH, General Passenger Agent, New Haven,
. Conn.
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