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The Laclede blade., 1911-07-07
DEATH Of Robert A. David

Robert A. Bavid, who had been
critically ill of stomach trouble for
some time, peacefully passed away
at his home in Laclede at $50 last
Saturday night, July l.
Robert Alexander David was
born in Noble county. Ohio, Au-
gust 3, 1912. His father died when
he was year and a half old and
his mother later in tlife. The
family consisted of seven children
of whom one sister, Mrs. Mary A.
Anderson, survives him and was
at his bedside when he passed be-
yond.
At the, age of eighteen he re-
sponded to his country's call and
enlisted as a private in Co. G, Ohio
infantry, in December, 1861, and
served out his term of enlistment.
He was wounded three times dur
his service. once very severely oy
a gunshot in the thigh. At the
expiration of the three years. ne
re.enlisted, and served to the close
of the war. He held the position
of chaplain in the Phil Kearney
post No. 10, G. A. r. of which
he had been a member since 1888.
He was united in marriage to
Miss Mary Elizabeth Lyons Dec. o.
1865. To this union four children
were born, two. dying in infancy.
The others Mrs. Allie Bassett and
Mrs. Lima Bassett of Walnut,
Kansas, were present at his death.
Early IN life he was converted and
united with the Methodist Protest
ant church. He came to Linn
county, Mo-, in March, 1866, and
with hiswife united with the M. e.
church. Mrs. David died Feb. 4,
1899. Feb. q 1900, he married
Mrs. Emma Mitchell, who survives
him and she and the daughters
were with him constantly during
his last illness.
Mr.. David was a good citizen, 4
conscientious in all matters OF
public and private life. For a.
number of years he had been affiic-
ted and at times. a great sufferer.
During his illness he expressed a
desire to go that he might be at
rest.
Funeral services were conducted
at the Methodist church Monday
morning by the pastor, Rev. L. G.
Powell. The Grand Army post
attended in a body aud assisted
with the ritual services at the La
clede cemetery, where his body was
laid to rest. The family have the
sympathy Of al in their bereaye-
ment.
The Laclede blade., 1911-07-07
SHORT PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who Come and Go
During the Week -


Mrs. Dufie of Hamilton is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. M. f. Clay.
Mrs. F. F. Pratt spent Sunday
with Mr.. Pratt at New Cambria.
Miss Ruth Foreman visited a
few days last week with friends in
Meadville.
Mrs. S. E. Byars returned home
Friday from visit with relatives
at Hamilton.
Miss Maud Matsell was the guest
of Mrs. Josephine Barton at Brook
field Saturday.
E. Lyons came from st. Louis
Sunday for visit with his mother,
Mrs. G. j. Lyons.
jerome Brown of Quincy spent
Saturday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. M. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. F. Weaver
spent Sunday in Brookfeld, guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Q. Aber.
William McGrew of Chillicothe
spent the first of the week with
friends at Laclede and Linneus.
Rev. j. W. Anderson was called
here Sunday from Keokuk by the
death of his uncle, r. A. David.
Rex. Yancey Foreman of Rush
vile, Ills. came Monday for
visit with his aunt, Mrs. Eta Fore
man.
Miss Mary Dye spent Saturday
afternoon and Sunday with Misses
Ethel and Luella Shoup at Mead
vile.
II. E. Garside is carrying mail
on route three whffe VI. ID ffarCezy
the regular carrier, takes his annual
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Bassett and
Mrs. S. Bassett and daughter,
Miss Grace, returned to their home
at Walnut, Kansas, Wednesday.
Movie Randall came down from
Quincy Saturday and spent few
days with relatives and friends,
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Randall.
Miss Mabel Kraft. who is attend
ing the state normal school at
Kirksville, came down Friday for
a visit with home folk, returning
to schoof~Tuesday.
Miss Ella Hancock left Friday
for her home at Queen City to
spend the summer. She will return
and reopen her millinnry store
about the first of September.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Barton,
Mrs. Josephine Rummell and Mr..
and Mrs. L. W. Rummell and
family of Brookfeld attended the
funeral of R. A. David Monday.
Mrs. Hortense Jones accom-
panied her son, Max, to Aurora,
ILL.,, last week, where she will spend
the summer with her daughter,
Mrs. J. II. Armbruster, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Hurlbut
and children of Kansas City
are spending this week with La
elede relatives and friends, guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Groes and
family.
V. E. Harter, letter carrier on
route three, and sisters, Misses
Kathryn and Myrtle, left Monday
for two weeks visit
With relatives at Great Bend and
Walnut, Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Tracy Of
SheIbina came the last Of the week
% take charge of the local tele-
phone exchange. They have fur
lished and are occupying rooms in
The Laclede blade., 1911-07-07
TOWN AND COUNTRY IN BRIEF
Local Events Of The Past Week Recorded For
Busy Blade Readers.

to seven miles and Foreman j. A.
1 Cooke has been transferred to the
Carrollton section. He will move
there with his family about the first
of August.
The farmers have been very
busy the past ! week with their
threshing and some very good
yields have been reported, though
the average is not quite so high as
was expected. Wheat yields from
IL to % bushels and oats show a
much wider range.
H. Eccles loaded a car with his
household goods Monday and left
that night for his new home at
Oregan. The family went Tuesday.
Their many friends here are sorry
to lose this excellent family and
the BLADE commends them to the
people of Oregon as good citizens
and desirable neighbors.
Thomas Smith Pease, infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Pease, died
suddenly Tuesday afternoon after
an illness Of only few hours, aged
two months and fifteen days.
Brief funeral services Wednesday
morning and the little body was
laid to rest. The bereaved family
have the sympathy of all in their
sorrow.
G. G. Bigger returned the last
of the week from Southeast Mis-
souri,, where he had been on busi-
ness connected with his work as
grand master of the Masonic order.
He says the drought is much worse
in that part Of the state than here
ana that crops down there are
practically ruined, no rain having
fallen since April.
TAe past week has been exceed
ingly hot, the mercury climbing
above the 100 mark nearly every
day. While there have been other
days as hot in other years, we sell
dom have such a prolonged siege
of heat. Corn, which looked un-
usually we'll a week ago, has suffer-
ed greatly, more from heat than
from lack of moisture. Yesterday,
however, was much cooler and the
prospect for rain seems much |
better. Good rains fell Wednesday |
night at Cameron, Bevier and near
the Iowa line.
The barn at the residence of G.
n. Hetrick in south Laclede was
destroyed by fire about 6:3O last
Sunday morning. The fire had
made considerable headway when
discovered and all that could be
done was to save the neighbOring
buildings, which would have been
impossible if the wind had been a
little stronger. None of the con-
tents were saved. A buggy, harm
ess and considerable hay belonging
to G. B. Welsh were burned. 1t
is supposed that the fire was started
by children playing with matches.
The annual picnic and fish fry
held last Tuesday at Locust creek
southwest of town was attended
by about eighty people from the
Locust Greek and Plum Grove
neighborhoods, Laclede and Brook
field. Besides almost everything
else to eat that one could think of,
and lots of it, about eighty pounds
of fish were caught in the creek
during the morning and served for
dinner. Everybody enjoyed the
dinner immensely, although some
we might name ate so much that
they didn't feel very we'll afterward.
Most of the men spent the after
noop fishing and largo numbar
The Laclede blade., 1911-07-07

Miss Nellie McGrew of Chilli
cothe spent the fourth witln Isa4
clede friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
VIEWPOINT

The Democratic caucus held Friday night at the Town hall was of more
 than usual interest on account of the expected change in the nomination of second selectman. The chairman of the meeting was Martin F. Houlihan
 Clerk. Oscar Pitzschler. Town Clerk,
 Pitzschler was renominated by &C., clamation as was also Town Treasurer
 Frank Wright First selectman, Sam uel A. Blackman; second selectmau,
 Thomas F. Brew; assessor, Patrick Ready; board of relief, Simon Corey,
 H.. Cannon, Harry Madigan; con- stables, Thomas Carlson Charles F. Conger, Phillips Haugh, Martin Ken fry; registrar of voters first. district,
 Thomas F. Bradley; registrar of vot- CTS. second district, Patrick J. Kelly; Corbett, Charles G. Meeker; school visitor, Martin A. Corbett; tree war den, Asa H. Hawley; tax collector, John F., Houlihan; auditor, Frank H. Ives; tellers, Martin A. Corbett, and
 Martin Hourigan, In the vote for lvotes cast 221, necessary for choice l111 Michael Donohue no, Thomas l Brew III. A. motion was made for a formal ballot when the total num- I Der of votes cast were 222, Michael 1 Donohue, the retiring selectman re- | | new nominee, 113.
 Miss Eleanor Northrop, has been re- 1 newingi old friends in town, having | been a guest at the home of MT. and | Mrs. w. l.. Allen for few days. Miss NorthFop's many friends are pleased | to hear that she has been honored with the appointment of teacher of French and Latin in the Derby High school.
 Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Beardsley of
 New Haven and Paul Beardsley of New York were over Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs.>.C. F. Beards1ey. Miss Julia Duncombe an1 Miss Janet Anderson of Bridgeport spent Sunday the guests of Mrs. George F. Duncombe and Mrs. Lucy A Beers. Miss Margaret Crowde has return ed from a few days visit with New Haven friends. A Mrs F. c. Briggs entertained MT. and Mrs. Ebert Hawley of Flushing, Arthur T. Nettleton enjoyed an
 over Sunday visit with f friends at Laurel Beach.
 Hartigan of Bridgeport were Sunday
 guests of Mrs. M. J. Nolan of the Boulevard.
 Trinity Notes.-Rev. J. H. George
 took his text from St. Matthew, 23rd chapter, 29 and 30 verses. Subject: I'Deaths a Test. Holy communion will be celebrated next Sunday at 10 a. m.
 St. Roses Notes.-Mass will be celebrated Tuesday for the members of the Children. of Mary Sodality.
 Mass will be celebrated Friday for the members of the Rosary and iScapular Society. A months mind requiem
 high mass will be celebrated Satuc- day at 9:00 a. m. for the repose of the soul of John Lynch. Sunday
 school will open next Sunday after 8 o'clock mass for the Newtown chil-
 dren, and in St. Mary's hall, at 3:30 p. m for the Sandy Hook children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11

wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for advice. In a short time I had gained my average weight and am now strong and we'll. !" Mrs. SALLIE STEVENS, R. F. D., No. 8, Box 31, Waurika, Okla.
 Another Grateful Woman.
 Huntington, Mass.-"I I was in ner- vous, run down condition and for three years could find no help.
 ''I owe my present good health to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound and Blood Purifier which I be- ieve saved my life.
 "My doctor knows what helped me and does not say one word against it. :" Mrs. MARI JANETTE BATES, Box 134, Huntington, Mass.
 Because your case is a difficult one, doctors having done you no good, do not continue to suffer without giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound a trial. It surely has cured many cases of female ills, such as in- fammation, Liberation, displacements, ibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down feeling, and nervous prostration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
HUGE CROWD AT ! ISLAND ENJOYED HOSPITAL SUNDAY
Springfield Man Probably Will Become the Owner of Capt.
 Boyt0n's HousebOat

What is believed to have been one
 of the largest crowds ever assembled in the history of the city of Bridge
 port gathered at Steeplechase Island yesterday in observance of Hospital Sunday, and the closing of the is- land. Over 30,000 admissions were paid at the gate. Beautiful weather, together with the Knowledge of the charitable purpose of the day had
 much to do with the size of the
 throng, and taken altogether the inn
 mense crowd was as much remarkable for it's happiness and good behavior
 as it's size. Not policeman was on the island, nor was one necessary. An entire absence of rowd yisms proved how a typical American throng can enjoy a holiday.
 The crowd was varied from every walk of life. The collection. of auto
 mobiles was one of the largest ever seen at any one place in the city. The
 championship ball game in the after noon drew immense throngs from every class, and the fact that it was
 Hospital Sunday likewise had it's
 influence in swelling the attendance.
 Capt Boyton's houseboat "Carekill-
 err will change hands in the near fu-
 ture. It is believed that a Spring
 field man will become it's new owner. V
 should communicate with Capt. Boy ton at the island.
 All the concessions were given the
 busiest time of the season. All of the
 amusement devices were kept in ac-
 tive operation from morning till night,
 yet there were no accidents or mis-
 haps of any kind to mar the day. In the afternoon and evening the Coast Artillery band under the direc-
 ton of Leader Goulding rendered two most enjoyable concerts.
 l.. M Rich, the veteran amusement
 promoter, presided as master of cere-
 monies at gathering in the evening
 and expressed his appreciation of the
 crowd from every point of view. AL
 derman Horace Jackson and George
 Woods spoke on the question of Sun
 day observance, and pointed out the
 throngs of the day as demonstra-
 ton of the possibilities of a recrea- tive use of the Sabbath without in
 any sense interfering with the purpose
 of the day.
 A fine display of fireworks topped
 off the evenings celebration. This
 morning Capt Boyton was unable to give an estimate of the returns for the hospital, because of the fact that many of the tickets are still out and
 unaccounted for, but it is believed
 that the total will be several thousand dollars.
 This season sees the retirement of Capt. Boyton, for a. years rest at least, and probably forever so far as Steeplechase Island is concerned. It may mark the end of the Island as an amusement resort, thanks to the malicious persecution of those who delight in spelling the pleasure of oth- CTS on the Sabbath. Capt Boyton was delighted yesterday that the Is- lands last big day was such an aus picious one and that, the people of Bridgeport were given a chance for
 innocent amusement and recreation on Sunday without the sour stomached
 Interference of those for whom life is one long series of glooms, and who | wish to inflict the same mental at titude on the rest of humanity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
POLL BILL FOR
 THIS WEEK HAS NEW ROLFE ACT

So many of B. A. Rolfe's acts have
 been big successes at Polfs. that the
 PoN clientele always anticipates with pleasure the announcement of any acs staged and under the direction of MT. Rrlfe who really is entitled to the dis
 tinction of being the best producer or the vaudeville stage The Roifon- ians', s-The Colonial Septet, The
 Musical Courtiere". and a half dozen 1 other of the Rodfe successes have al
 ways been big hits, and this week
 comes 'sThe Leading LadyP, away
 from all other acts of Rolfe's in its treatment and by managers considered the best musical cOmedietta ever
 shown in vaudeville.
 With the act will be seen ~Marguer-
 fte Haney, the dainty little aftiste who erected a furore last season at the EFolies Bergere Paris, and Ralph Lynn, principaa / comedian of the sGa1ety Theatre, London, for many seasons. There Is a plentitude of comedy. tune . fH eongs and graceful dancing mum
 bers, the scenery is especially artistic
 and the costlHning simply beautiful. IA beauty sextet of girls materially
 aid in the success of the comedy.
 The special feature of the bill will he taae Big City Four, the vocal sem satfon this season who last week Tn New Haven scored the biggest sing ing hit in years. The added feature will be a novelty that Booking Agent A1onzo secured in Europe on his tour this summer. Gordon Brothers and their Boxing Kangaroo, Jeff, mar veIorp animal will show people that there is something new in the vaude- vile line. On the same bill will be the Barry
 Johnson company in a travesty act that Is the modern idea in laugh mak- ing and is enhanced by the great work of the principals; Jarvis and Harrison, the smart style act along < the lines of a Irritation number and replete with classy singing and danc- ! ing: Harry Gilbert, a singing comed- ] ian of the modern school, and the Mu- sfcal Craigs who are artistic in every thing they do and always score heay- fly. The Electrograph will complete the bill, and seats for the entire week are now on sale at the box office of the theatre.
 The subscription list remains open for a few days and those desiring the same seats held the entire season should confer with the box office at [ tendants at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
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THE PARK

He who creates two laughs where but one previously existed is esteem ed a public benefactor in this work-a- day world. Norman Lee Swartour. the young author, by reason of the fact that his musical comedy 1.-The Arrival of Kitty which will be seen at the Park Theatre tonight tor three nights and "Wednesday matinee, has attained membership in the above class. because it is said to be a con- staIlt laugh from rise to fall of cur tair- The show comes with sll the hall marks of public appreciation and has so far had no adverse criticisms, despite the fact that it has been be- fore theatregoers for some time. It tells story of Imaginable intrigue on the parts of up-to- date, naturally act ing people, all of whom find them selves in the most delightfully."- humor- ous mfx-ups through the arrival of the heroine Kitty, and from which they are extricated in most mirthful manner. Amongst theatrical vehicles of the laugh provoking nature. .'The Arrival of Kitty is said to stand sigh on the list of the more meritorious.
 An attraction that scored one of the big hits Of last sAaso Its All On the Quiety comes to the Park theatre for three nights commencing Thursday with James B. Ross and other we'll known artists-the management has tkaen special pains to present an en- tertainment out of the ordinary and seldom found outside of the more pre- tentfous. companies. Every musical number and speciality is a feature chosen with exceptional care The ridiculous situations that arise during the action of the farce which is in three acts is one continuous laugh written on advanced ideas, with new business, new situations, clean clever comedians of experience catchy musi- cal numbers and song hits It wfM be staged with special scenery and ef- fectS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Saloon Protests
 Heard Next Week
 By Commissioners

The county commissi oners have a busy program mapped out for next week, when they will hold hearings in nine remonstrances against liquor transfers. The following assi gnments have been made: Monday at 10 a. m. Antonio Seamon, Brentwood avenue, Fairfield; Monday Il 80, Clayton La Croix, transfer of license at 436 Han cock avenue from Michael Kranscaslk; Tuesday in Stamford; Wednesday at 10 a. m., transfer of K. Anderczeres of 1418 Main street; Wednesday at 10:3O, five Fairfield cases, Leonardo GrasSo Charles Bailey, Richard Lom- bard, Paul Lombard and Casper Kuhn, Friday, Frank Katz transfer from 299 Pine street to 282 Spruce St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
WATCH YOUR KIDNEYS.

Their action controls your health, Read what Foley sKidney Pills have done for your neighbor. Mrs H. w, Allen. Quinry. H., says: About a year ago my kidneys began bothering me. I had swelling in my ankles and limbs, then headaches and nerv- ous dizzy spells, and later severe backacfes. I was getting worse, when I began taking Foley Kidney Pills. kept on taking them until I was once more freed of all kidney trouble and suffering. I have a great deal to thank Foley Kidney Pills for and shall always recommend them. !"
 F. B. Brill, Curtis Pharmacy. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
.Doings In Local
 FraternaI Bodies
Schiller Lodge, N. E. o. P

Wallace A. Smith is now the rec ording secretary of Schiller lodge, N. B. o. F., he having been elected Sat Lrday night in place of Mrs. John S. Schwartz, resigned, and Mrs. M Deik- luft was also chosen guide to succeed John Schramm. Grand Secretary Jeremiah Wall was present at the meeting and gave the members most convincing reasons why they should remain steadfast in their loyalty to the order in spite of the recent rise in rates. The lodge will lay plans at it's next meeting for an entertain ment on the first meeting in October for starting the fall work. Following the meeting social session was held at which refreshments were served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
TRACE SCARLET FEVER.
ases Had Received No. Medical At.
 tentioA at New London.

New London, Sept. 1.-The loca1 hoard of health stated last might thai thav thought the source of the scarlet fever epidemic which has been rum ming since last spring has been located in five tenements on Bradley street Tn the tenements, which are crowded t1ev found several cases of the fever in a. mild form and understand thar there have been numerous cases al summer which have received no medi- cal attention The houses are quaran- timed and under police guard. A more thorough examination of the tenement district will be made today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
AN UNUSUAL DEATH. Man Stumbles on Tracks and Frac-
 ,- tures Skull Against Stump.

New Britain, Sept. 11-Gaspar Un- s ter, 30 years old, stumbled as he was t-croesing the railroad tracks here, Sat- urdAy night, and fell against a stump 4afracturing his skull, which caused his death yesterday. He was 30 years old kand single.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
APPLE KING GEASON
 DIES AT AGE. OF 52
 WORTH HALF MILLION
Especial from United Press.

(Spec1aI rom United EPreSS.)
 Leroy, N. r., Sept. 11-Patrick Glea- son, an apple king'' of western New York, is dead here, aged 52. When but 12 years of age, Gleasons father died and the boy went to work to SUD- port his mother. At 20 he became an apple buyer and built four cold stor- age plants to store l1ds stock. He died worth half a million.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
VACATION FOR HIGGINS.
Given a Long Leave of Absence b,
 the New Haven Railroad.

New Haven, Sept. 11.@Samuel J. Higgins, general manager of the New Haven road. has been granted an in- definite leave of absence on account of i'll health to allow him to recover from the nerve trouble with which he is afflicted is the latest issued from the Yellow building. Who will speci- fically carry out his duties hereafter is not known. They will be conduct ed by present officers of the com pany." B. R.. Pollock, the general superintendent of the road ranks next to MT. Higgins, and will do much of his work, it is said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
STATE POLICE MAKE RAID. Find Proprietor Dispensing Drinks
 Behind Bar at Baltic

Baltic, Sept 1.-The state police raided the saloon of L. Albert Girou- ard of this place yesterday and found the proprietor behind the bar dispens- ing drinks and seven men in the H- censed place They were all. arrested and desiring an immediate trial were brought before justice court in the early afternoon when the proprietor was fined $50 and costs on two counts and paid $136.S0. while the seven fre- quenters were fined $5 and costs each. One paid and the other six went to jail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Lydia A. SipperIey of Norman street who left Bridgeport over four weeks ago on an extended vacation re- turned home Saturday afternoon. She was the guests of John IF. Moore Of Bennington, Vt, for short time, who runs a large crocRery house in that city also visited Troy. Saratoga and other places, had a most delightful
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
THE STOCK MARKET.
(watson. Alpers & Co.)

(WatsOn, AIperS N CO.J
 There is no complaint to make of the country's intrinsic strength but the market is at the mercy of polit1- cal attack and labor disturbances. Were the political situation to change for the better there is no question as to the response that would be made by values.