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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
TROLLEY CREW FINED
 VIOLATING TRAFFIC LAW

Waterbury. April 26.-Charged with violating a city ordinance in backing a trolley car over a crosswalk in Elk change place. contrary to the orders of a Spatro1man, who was subsequent ly knocked down by the car, Fred Kf1bourn,s a motorman, and Bernard Bresnahan, conductor, were fined $25 and costs yesterday by Judge Me Mahon. An appeal was taken. The defense claims that whichever the crew did they would violate an ordi- nance. The patrolnan appeared in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
ENGULFED IN HOT
 LIME, MAN DIES
Bridgeporter Meets Tragic End
 at North Adams. Mass.

Friends of Edward L. w. Burgess, aged 46, of 100 Putnam street, were shocked last night to learn of his death at North Adams, Mass, from burns received when he was engulfed in a shower of hot lime at kiln in the Massachusetts city, April 12.
 The funeral will be held from the bereaVed home here tomorrow even ing. He had lived in Bridgeport for five years until March when he went to North Adams. He is survived by a widow, two children, six sisters and his widowed mother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
KEEs-KIRsCHNER.

Miss Anna Louise Kirschner, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Alois Kirschner of 1855 Hewitt street. married MT Ed ward John Kees at 5S2 Central ave nue, the home just prepared by the bridegroom for the reception of his bride, last Tuesday. Rev. Herman Weimer of the German Reformed d church officiated. Among the many gifts were a handsome morris chair and library table from shopmates of the bridegroom with the Singer Mfg. Go.
 The bride has been a contralto at the German Reformed church for several
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
BURGLAR COLEMAN ON TRIAL THURSDAY
Tireless Negro Cracksman's Hearing Expected to be of
 Some Length.

Edward Coleman, the tireless negro burglar arrested two weeks ago and now coupled with dozens of house. breaking eases in Bridgeport and New Haven, will be tried on Thursday
 He was to have been arraigned in the city court today but the press of other matters and the likelihood that it will require a long time to hear the many witnesses against the negro led the court to postpone Co1eman's hearing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
NERVOUS VASSAR GIRL
 TAXES HER OWN LIFE

Andover, Mass. April 26.-Wfth her head terribly shattered by 8 large cali bre bullet, Miss Ada Brooks, a. Vassar student, is dead by her own hand here at the home of her father, Edward Brooks a prominent citizen of An dover. Miss Brooks had recently withdrawn from Vassar through ner- yous collapse resultant on too stren- uous study in the effort to win first place in her class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
MACHINE GUN TO BE MOUNTED

Examination of the flooring of the armory has disclosed a spot south of the main entrance that is believed to be strong enough to support the new four inch gun provided for the Coast Artillery corps. The gun will prob ably be mounted by Friday night when the corps will be ready to use
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
REEVES STILL IN HOSPITAL.

Charles Reeves, a travelling sales man stricken with heart trouble while passing through this city on a train yesterday is likely to be at the Brfdgeport hospital several days be- fore he fully recovers. Mrs. Reeves accompanied him. Reeves is 6 0 years of age. He has no permanent resi- dence although he spends much time in Waterbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
NEW BoYss CLUB TO OPEN.

The new West End Boys club will be opened in quarters at State street and Bostwick avenue, by May IS, if out as at present outlined. This fea- fure of the work of the Boys club has been entrusted to a committee of the board of directors, including J. H. Cross1ey, F. ". Read and r. P.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
KNOCKOUT BLOW
 FROM IRON BAR.

Harry Harris, aged 32, of 1O11 North avenue, was struck under the chin by bar of iron which he was using to pry up heavy weight at the Bridgeport Boiler Works this morning, and knocked out as com pletely as if Jim Jeffries had planted one of his lunch hooks on his jaw. In falling he split open his scalp.
 Harris was dead to the world when the mbulance corps arrived. Dr. Krause dressed his wounds at the emergency hospital. Harris wouldn't allow the surgeon to stitch his chin or scalp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
CLEANEAsY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injEre the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease. Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn. 244 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-26
REV. E.G. FULLERTON
 SUFFERS BREAKDOWN

Rev Edward Grier Fullerton, for merly one of the best known clergy men in this city, who left Bridgeport to accept an important pastorate in Wilkes Barre, Penn, is suffering from a nervous breakdown that has neces- sitated his entering a sanftarium for rest and treatment.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
Casey at the Bat.

Coca Cola Baseball Record Book for
1910, together with records, schedules
for both leagues and other valuable
baseball information compiled by au-
thorities. This interesting book sent
by the Coca Cola Co., Of Atlanta, Ca,
on receipt Of &c stamp for postage.
Also copy of their booklet THE Truth
About Coca Cola which tells all about
this delicious beverage and why it is
SO pure, wholesome and refreshing.
Are you ever hot-tired-thirsty?
Drink Coca Cola-it is cooling, re-
lieves fatigue and quenches the thirst.
At soda fountains and carbonated in
bottles-5c everywhere.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
A Horse Lover.

James r. Keene, who is noted NO
less as a horseman than as a finan-
cier, said at a luncheon at his Cedar
hurst residences:
my love of horses has been a great
comfort to me all my life. l have al;
ways kept my horses in their place,
though. l haven't allowed them to in
terfere with my business.
Some men carry their love of
horses altogether too far. Such a one
was a young father who stood, with
his fair wife, before the crib of their
first born.
"Isn't he wonderful?' the young
mother cried. Did you ever see any
thing like him at tWenty-siX months"
"'Maternal love is all very WE'LL the
father retorted, impatiently, but please
don't try to compare it with a two
year-old thoroughbred"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
HELPS THE AFFLICTED,
ing and Queen Of Italy Succor Earth.
quake Victims.

Avellino, Italy, June Skiing Victor
Emmanuel and Queen Helena spent
today mids the desOlatiOn of Calitri,
ministering to their afflicted subjects.
The town practically is a heap of ruins.
Following the disastrous earthquake
shock of yesterday, 5000 inhabitants
~bivOuacked last night in the country
districts. There was much suffering,
but the arrival of the sovereigns this
morning a V new courage to the sur
vivors.
Their majesties We're affected by the
sight which met them here. The king
insisted on going through the streets
half filled, with fallen walls. and visit
ing every spot where his discretion Of
advice were Of value. While the king
was so engaged the queen turned her
attention to the more helpless zones.
She had a word of comfort for every
woman and caresses for the children.
Her majesty said she would take care
of the orphans. She personally visit
ed the wounded ones, inquiring solicit
tiously as to their needs.
Naples, June S.-American Ambas-
sador Leishman visited the American
cruiser New York. which is lying in
the harbor today. If the necessity
arises, the cruiser wiz contribute to
the work of relief for the earthquake
sufferers.
The duke of Aosta today joined
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Helena at Calitri, the town in the
province of Avellino where the great
est damage by earthquake was done.
Naples, June 6.-During the night a
series of slight earthquake shocks was
recorded by the se~ismograph at points
in southern Italy. The disturbances,
however, were not otherwise notice
| able and today the people throughout
the region that was severely shaken
yesterday are calmer in the hope that
the worst is over.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
IN CONTROL
WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS MEET
IN MILWAUKEE.
First Convention in State Of Republi.
cans for Six Observation-Disclosures
Followers in Minority.

milwaukee,, June S.-Vice President
James s. Sherman, accompanied by
Former Congressman James Wilson, of
Indiana, arrived in Milwaukee today.
The distinguished visitors were met by
a large reception committee.
Messrs. Sherman and Wilson will adj
dress the republican convention to-
night.
Milwaukee,, June 8.-FOr the first
time in six years, the republicans of
Wisconsin will meet in state owen
ton at the auditorium here this after
noon for The purpose of ascertaining
the general party sentiment toward the
present national administration by the
adoption of a party platform and to
consider the ACCESSIBILITY Of recon-
mending Or endorsing candidates for
state offices to be voted for at the
September primary election.
The convention will be made up of
1865 delegates. Among the delegations
from all parts of the state arethere are
quite a number of former followers of
United States Senator Robert NJ. La
Toilette, but the majority are adher-
ents of the sO-called "stalwart" wing
Of the party.
Aside from the adoption of a plat
form and endorsing the national ad-
ministration, it is impossible to fore
cast just what business the nven
ton will transact.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
Arrested for Arson,

Brampton, n. D., June S.-A young
man named Mcdowell was arrested at
Hankinson on the charge of setting fire
to the Cooper store in this city last
week. The fire destroyed the Cooper
building, the, Kurth building, and a
lumber yard, causing a loss of about
$50, 900.
Carey Benson was olsa arrested at
WatertOwn, S. d., as an accomplice.
Benson is the man who gained some
fame last winter because it is alleged
that he was chasing an escaped muir
derer from Ransom county.
It is suspected Mcdowell robbed the
postoffce, which was in the Cooper
store. then set fire to the building.
There was at least $40 in silver in the
drawer in the %postoffce. Following the
fire the lock and other parts of the
drawer were found in the ruins, but
there was no money. There We're other
reasons for suspecting Mcdowell, and
it is claimed that he has made a cons
feSSiOn.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
Good Work Proceeds Slowly.

At the present rate of increase near
ly forty-five years must elapse before
sufficient hospital accommodations to
provide for all the INDECENT consump.
tives in the United States will be pro-
vided, declares the National Associa-
ton for the Study and Prevention Of
tuberculosis. Although over 1000
beds in hospitals, sanatoria, camps
and wards for tuberculous patients
were established last year, there are
fully 800 900 INDECENT consumptives
who ought to be placed in such institu'
lions and a total Of only 22,720 beds in
the entire country. On May 1, 1909,
there were 1924 beds for consump-
tives and 294 institutions. The annual
report of the national association
shows an increase of 80 institutions
and 1900 beds.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

to feel better when I had taken only
one bottle of Compound, but kept on
as I was afraid to stop too soon."-Mrs.
SADIE MULLEN, 272s N. B. St., e.
Why will women take chances with
an operation or drag out a sickly,
half-hearted existence, missing three
fourths of the joy of living, when they
can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable. Compound?
! For thirty years it has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
has cured thousands of women who
have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, Inflammation,
liberation, fbroid tumors, irregulari-
ties, periodic pains, backache, indiges-
ton, and nervous prostration.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound will help you,
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be absolutely confidential,
and the advice free.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

ually and before long l was suffering
from dropsy. My body bloated and
my flesh was soft and 1abby. I tired
easily and suffered severely from pain
In my back. Doan's Kidney Pills cured
me and l am today in much better
health"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
The Business Instinct.

An English farmer, taking his little
son with him, vas going to the
polling station to give his vote. On
the way he met a friend on the same
errand, and the two entered into con-
versation. After an excited and heat
ed argument about the budget they
came to blows. The poor lad was
much frightened, and, seeing that his
father was getting the worst of it,
suddenly called out to him:
Hit him in the watch, father;
that'l cost him something's"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
His Pull,

Does that ere thin, stoop-shoul.
dered, dyspeptic-lookin' drummer that
you bought sc much from today sell
any better or cheaper goods than the
fat n We turned down so hard yester'
day." inquired Hi Spry.
ID know as he does" confessed the
Squam Corners merchant, but his
views on the criminal rapacity of the
trusts are a whole lot sounder."-
Puck
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
Masons in Session.

Cleveland, O.. June S.-Nearly 1000
Masons from all parts of the country
today are participating in the twenty
first annual session of the supreme
council of the mystic Order of Yelled
Prophets Of the Enchanted Realm. The
order consists Of twenty-four grottoes
with a membership if more than 1o,-
600. All of the grottoes are repre-
sented here.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

urinary troubles re.
suit To eliminate
the b and pains
you must cure the
k i d n Doan's
Kidney Pills cure
sick kidneys, and
cure them perma.
nently.
]. N. Markham,
Montesano, Wash.
says: kidney trOu.
BILE came on me grad.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
A Cynical SYNONYM.

Poor Myra Kelley" said a maya
zine editor at the Authors club in
New York, was almost as distressed
as Mr.. Carnegie at the spirit of graft
and crookedness rampant among us.
1.-THE young writer, at a dinner of
magazine contributors, said that we
worshiped wealth-that was our trou-
BILE. Then she crystallized her mean
ing in an anecdote.
"She said that one man asked an
other:
"'What position does Blank hold in
the community
"a very honorable position was
the reply.
is he wealthy
"'Wealth and honor said the other,
are synonymous terms in America to-
day."
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
Carroll Wins in Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia, June S.-While the
returns from yesterdays primaries are
still far from complete, the nomination
of Carroll, republican, and Porter,
democrat. for governor seems certain.
Eight progressives and three stand
patters were nominated for congress.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
To Begin Trial.

Chicago, June st is believed the
jury to try Lee O-Neil Browne on the
charge of bribing State Representative
c. A. White to vote for William Lori
mer for United States enato will be
completed today and the trial will be.
gin tomorrow.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
STATE OF OHIO CITY OF TOLEDO.

LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior
partner OF the firm OF F. j. CHENEY T. Co.. doing
business in the City OF Toledo. County and State
aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case OF CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANZ J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence.
this 9th day OF December. A. D., 1856.
I A.. W. GLEASON.
eH"A NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take HANS Family Pills for consultation.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
ON THE COLLEGE NINE,

"Tain't no use talkin', Cyrus, tibet
boy of ourn certainly do love tn coun.
try. He writ me err letter yesterday
an seq he was overjoyed cause Their
going ter put him in tn right field
next summer"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
An AVERAGE,

Doesn't it annoy you to be bald.
headed?"
Not at ALL" replied the genial citi-
zen. when we go out evenings my
wife wears more than enough hair for
two"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
AN ACHING BACK
Means Weak Kidneys.

Well kidneys filter the blood Of uric
acid and other impurities. When the
kidneys are sick, waste matter accu
mulates and %backache, headache and
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

1t is pleasant to think that the peo-
pie who make gateways to the heav-
emily road never get any farther on it.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

DR.. Pierce's Plea san, Pellets first put up 40 year
AGO, They regulate and invigOrate stomach live
And bowels. Sugar-coatedt tiny ranules
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
Question of Precedent.

Question Of Precedent.
What makes you doubt that all
men are born equal?"
The absolute confidence of every
parent that his baby is superior to
any other in existence"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
FOR all. sorts Of cuts. bruises. burns and strains
Taken internally it cures dia rrhea and dysentery
Avoid substi tutes. 25c, Sc and 5Oc.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

The deeper loves roots the less il
runs to flowers of rhetoric.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

When a man dries up like a mummy
be usually thinks he is a saint.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

DR.. J. H. RiNDLAUB (%SpeciaIist)
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. D.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

ESCAPES
OPERATION
Vast ured byLydiaE Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

. .,; ElXTo GOD Ing ind'7 : ~ os o remedies d esn ha AYE
bottles Of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

If a man would be himself he must
cease to think of himself.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
for child r~n teethinp. softenst he gums educesi in.
6ammation ALIAS pain. cures wind collie. Csc q bottle.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

OI0 OOAupOu AlNs 1
was sick three
months and could
not walk. I suf-
all the time.
doctors said I
not get we'll
without an opera
for I could
hardly stand the
pains in my sides,
especially my right
one, and down my
leg. I began
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
For Any Disease or Injury to

the eve, use PETTIT'S EYE SALVE, alb
e~olutely harmless, acts quickly, 25c. All
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

Too many sermons deal out sugar
when the world needs moral sand.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

Who has a @favorite sin has q hard
master.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17

DATcNT YOUR IDEAS. They may bring ~
En- wealth. G4-page Book Free. Est. le
FITZGERALD X Co.. Pat.Attys., Box K.Washington, do
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-06-17
Nothing Too Good

CASCARETS Ioc a box for q week's
treatment, all druggists. Biggest seller
in the world. Million boxes a month.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-06-23
CARDS ARE OUT

Cards have been issued an.
nouncing the wedding of Miss
Myrtle Brown, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Brown, to Mr..
Hiram e. Culham, the cere.
mony to take place Wednesday,
June %, at the Episcopal
church in this city. There will
be a reception Immediately af.
ter the ceremony at the home
of the brides parents, 3S Rosser
street, and Mr.. and Mrs. Cul.
ham will be at home in lanes.
town after August 10. The
brides parents are old and
highly respected citizens of the
city, and congratulations will
be extended upon the approach
ing nuptial event. Bismarck
Tribune.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-06-23
ROOsEVELT'S RETURN

Ex Presid- mt Roosevelt arriv
ed in New York last Saturday
after All absence of 10 months
most of the time was spe t
hunting big game in Aflica. A
royal reception was given him,
thousands of citizens from all
over the country participated
in it. Roosevelt a d fa mily
went to their home at Oyster
Bay The oldest son Theodore
Roosevelt r. was married on
the 20th to N lss Alexander
Young Roosevelt will be the
San Francisco representative
Of the large Carpet factory that
he has worked for during the
last two years.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-06-23
PASSED AWAY

Mrs. Charles Erdman, daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Dob.
bert, died Tuesday morning at
her home in Center township.
A baby boy was born to the
Erdman's about eight days ago,
and the mother was getting
along nicely until the night be-
fore her death, when she was
taken with a fever, doubtless
due to the extreme hot weather
and died Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Erdman was wife for
only cne short year. A host of
friends extend sympathy to the
bereaved ones left behind.
The funeral will be held Fri
day morning at 10 o'clock from
the German Lutheran church
in Wahpeton, Rev. Haffner Of
ticiating.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-06-23
CENTER TAKES DOUBLE
HEADER

Center made it two straight
by defeating t h Wahpeton
second team by score of 4 3
and the Great Bend Owls Z 1 at
Moores Park, Sunday afternoon
Batters, Center, Medvid and
Davis, Moore, Waheton second
team, Moore and Moore, Owls,
Lubinow and Mitchell.
Saturday afternoon June 25th
Center will cross bats with the
fast Indian line, at Island Park
which defeated white Rock 6 3
16 inings. Every body come
and see who o ses their scalps.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-06-23
LAUDER Is
WELL RECEIVED
Progressive Gives Clear Discus.
sion Of National Issues

Cooperstown, June 14-.Judge
Lauder, Progressive candid ate
for congress, spoke here last
night to an audience that fairly
filled the court room. Mr.. Lau-
der discussed the issues of the
campaign and the attitude of
the Progressives and Stalwarts
respectively on state and ma
tional QUESTION:.
The address was a clear and
forcible argument in favor OF
Progressive policies. The
speaker was given close atten.
ton throughout and was loud.
ly applauded at the close,
Those present agreed that j,
was the best speech thus far
delivered in the city, and it nc
doubt greatly helped the Pro
QresSiya capse.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-06-23

The 4th of July committee is
offering the following prizes for
floats in the parade the morn
ing of July f..
For floats entered by societies,
lodges or church organizations
1st prize $1,000; 2nd, $500.
For floats entered by any
business houses, let, $1,000;
2nd, $500.
For floats entered by any
Wahpeton or Breckenr d g e
school, !st, $1,000; End, So 90.
For best decorated automo-
bile, 1st, $500; 2nd, $500; 3rd,
$500.
For best group ragamuffins
five or more, $1,000; 2nd, $500
For best group ragamuffns
less than FIVE, 1st, $500; 2nd
$500.
For best decorated business
house, $500; 2nd, $500.
These prizes may be compet-
ed for by either Wahpeton or
Breckenridge people.