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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
ST. JAMES BIG FAIR
Largest Crowd Ever Attracted to a Social Event Turns Out Last Night
fSneciaI +o The Farmerl

 Stratford, May 1.-The attendance at the whist and dance given by the ladies of St. James parish at the town hall last evening exceeded anything ever seen on such occasion in the town Car after car stopped in front of the hall and discharged full load. The affair will net a larger sum TOT the benefit of the, parish The prize winners will be announced today
 While attempting to remove a pig boulder in his place on Nlcnols ave es nue yesterday, John McKenna was pinned to the earth by a crow par where he remained unable to move until discovered by Albert McNell neighbor MT. McKenna is badly in jured. The bar crushed in his rlps and did other injuries. It IS expect ed that he will be taken to Brlose- port hospital today.
 On Friday there will be an exhibi- tion of the handiwork of the pupils of the Center school arranged py Supt. Kelsey. The girls will bring ln specimens of needlework, pies. cakes and in fact anything at which they believe themselves to be expert. The boys will show kites, aeroplanes, specimens of fast saving and other works This exhibition is the open ing wedge of a system inaugurateo by Prof. Kelsey to develop the chli- dren in manual exercises. It IS prophesied that some very interesting articles will be seen as some or the pupils have displayed talents of a high order
 Mrs. F. R. Swift who is now a res ident of Huntington was the guest or Mrs W. B. Futile yesterday.
 Comments have been frequent re- gently concerning the rapid disap-' pearance of the gravel in the pit owned the town on East Main street. While this bank is town property 1t is not free to any individual who may desire to use it.
 John Park who recently returned from Hobe Sound. Fla, after long illness has gone to Philadelphia where he will take position in the White garage.
 selectman Fred Nettleton has been awarded the contracts for grading park.
 Gertrude Bent. daughter of Rufus Bent is seriously i'll at the King street home of the family.
 Rev E. C.. Carpenter, pastor of the M. E. church is planning a series of services to the men of the town. Every man is invited to attend. Rev. Carpenter is an eloquent speaker and he will have something to say that will interest the men.
 The Stratford Opera Company re- gently organized met last night and [ dccepteu tIie piOPoSiIiOL oI Doh D. Brown to bring John Thompson and his company to this town. The date will be announced soon. A. B. Park is manager of the new enterprise and he says that ThompSon,s show the Funny Fellows of New York will astonish the town. George Webb is / treasurer of the company and l.. B. Peck is the press agent.
 The Stratford Veterans association will meet at the Town Clerks office Saturday, May 20 at D. m. to make arrangements for the proper obser- vance of Memorial Day. All interest ed are invited to attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

18th.
 Theodore Nichols was the guest of his parents, Sunday.
 Mrs Wm. w Shelton and Miss Nel- lie Osborn are enjoying a week in New York city.
 Edwin C. Shelton spent Friday in Bridgeport, and with Attorney Arthur J. Hull witnessed the aviators at Nut meg Park.
 Washington lodge holds a special communication on Monday evening, May p, with two candidates and work in the M M. degree.
 Vim. F.. French and family were Sunday guests at F. c. Sheltons, and H. A. Buckingham and Mrs. Lottie Wells at Mrs. Mary Bennetts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
WINS PRIZE OF S1OO
 FOR BEST YALE PLAY
(Special from United Press. |,

New Haven, May 17-Announcement was made, today, that the prize of s1OO offered by the Yale Dramatic Association for the best play written by a member of the university has been awarded to A. M. Jenks, Jr., play entitled ''Fine Feathers" Hon. orable mention is given C. E. Lom- bardi, 1911, of Berkeley. California, for his play, "The Two Powers" The winning play is comedy of English society life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
MONROE.

MT. and Mrs. Henry J. Lord and Mir and Mrs. Marshall Beach spent Sunday in Cheshire. MT. Beach sister, Mrs. Ashley Parker, returned with them for a brief visit
 Mrs. Atwood entertained her sister and niece from Mt. Carmel, over Sun day.
 The Olsen farm has been sold to Bridgeport parties.
 Eastop Grange will visit Harmony Grange at their next meeting, May
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
Corporation Certificates

Corporation papers as follows have been filed with the State Secretary:
 The Charles O. Maisch Sanatorium Company of Stamford to conduct a general sanatorium; to start with $1,0O0 capital; incorporated by Charles O. Maisch, G. Tiffany Maisch and Nichols c. Downs.
 The Gas Appliance Exchange, In corporated of Bridgeport, organized with $7,600 capital, H. L. Sterrett. president; Radcliffe Sprott, treasurer and secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
FOLEY'S KIDNEY REMEDY
 ACTED QUICKLY

M. N. George, Irondale, Ala, was bothered with kidney trouble for many years. 'I was persuaded to try Foley Kidney Remedy, and before ta- king it three days I could feel it's ben eficial effects. The pain left my back, my kidney action cleared up, and I am so much better, I do not hesitate to recommend Foley Kidney" F. B. Brill; Curtis Pharmacy.
 R 2 s1 K
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

trouble in all It's IT e a d full forms :; shooting pains all over my body, sick
 headache, spina l
 weakness, dizziness,
 d pr e 8 si on, and everything that was horrid. I tried many doctors in different parts of the United States, but Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound has
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
accused. Lawyer King, according to

accused. Lawyer King, according to the story yesterday. gave the order to the clerk of the city court who paid out the bond in two checks, cop ies of which were laid in evidence. Niedyzwicki did not find out what had happened for some little time, and when he did, he endeavored to get his money back. It was finally agreed that the matter was one for the General Assembly, hence the hear ing yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

Six dozen table knives, rusted from their long burial, were unearthed re- gently at the home of John S. Milton, 758 Kossuth street, when he excavat- ed at depth of IS inches for foun- dations for shed. The knives were worthless, apparently blanked out of sheet metal and prepared for the sil- yer plating operation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

New York-Henry Hamilton got a verdict of s100 against Morris P. Hart. a dentist, because the latter pulled tha wrong tooth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Thursday evening class of Miss Halls dancing school is planning for the annual closing reception, which is to be held on Thursday evening. May 25 at Miss Slocum's gymnasium in the Court Exchange building. Many invi- tations have already been issued. The affair promises to be one of the most successful of the season. Dainty pro- grams as souvenirs of the occasion are being arranged, and the hall will he tastefully decorated. The recep- tion will take place before the dance, and former pupils will have the op- portunity to renew old acquaintances. The affair is to be an informal one, and Woodhull's Lyric Orchestra will furnish dance numbers from all the late musical comedies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
OTTUMWA WOMAN
 CURED
By Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Ottumwa, Iowa.-tFor years was almost constant sufferer from female
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

New York-David A. Sullivan. for mer president of the Mechanics and Traders Bank and formerly worth s500.00O testified in a suit against him that his earthly possessions now con- sist of B watch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

done more for me than all the doctors. feel it my duty to tell you these facts. My heart is full of gratitude to you for my cure" Mrs. HARRIET E. WAMPLER, 524 $. Ransom Street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

NUGGETS, quality first, last and all the time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

EVERYBODY THINKS THAT SATISFACTION COAL IS THE BEST IN THIS CITY
 TT IS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
Consider This Advice.

No woman should submit to a surgi- cal operation, which may mean death, until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound fair trial.
 This famous medicine, made only from roots and herbs, has for thirty years proved to be the most valuable tonic and invigorator of the female organism. Women residing in almost every city and town in the United States bear willing testimony to the wonderful virtue of Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound.
 Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass, invites all sick women to write her for advice. Her advice is free, confidential. and always helpful.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
NEWTOWN

NUGGETS best ever.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30

minister reited the following
facts:
Martha Ann Broadly, was born
in Bedford, No, on the 10th day
Of April, 1874, but while still babe
removed with her father and
mother 10 steubenyille, o., where
they continued 70 reside fornearly
twelve yeap. They then returned
TO Missouri, and purchased Alarm
which has since become the site
Of the town Of Thple,t. Here
the little girl grew TO womanhood,
and in this neighborhood she met
and learned 10 love John p. Tip
petit, whom she married at Dean
Lake, in June 1852.
THE newly married couple
came at once 10 Keytesville, and
established their first home on
the lot Just south Of Blair M,ller's
present residence. Here wew
born 70 them. and here grew 10
womsnhood, two daughters; Miss
Mary Z. Tippet, and Caroline,
nov the wife Of Mr.. George N.
Dewey.
About the year 1873 Mn.
Tippest with hcr husband attended
. series Of mcetinss conducted by
Rev. w. W. Robertson at Thplet;,
No., and ver deeply imppsssdi
but they did not become member
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30

Of the church ill the spring Of
1874, when the Presbytsry met
in Keyteville, and the same ven
cradle minister was present TO
welcome and baptin them and
their children. In the Keytes-
vile Presbyterian church with
which she then connected herself,
Mrs. Tippett continued until the
time Of her departure q valued
and beloved member.
she Is survived by her husband.
two daughters, one brother, Mr..
Fndhek Broadly, Of Neosha, No..
and by q large circle Of kindred
and friends. whose grief at her
loss Ia beyond words. Many .
sufferer will miss her kindly bus
unobtrusive ministra,ions, and
poor viii lack for the benefits
that came from her hand. like ths
gifts Of God without declaring
whence they came"
The aaiieated family have I'D
truest sympathy Of all the psopk|
and, the counsr hereby exssn1I|
its heartfelt coincidence.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30

been showing unmistakeablesymp-
tons Of insanity for six weeks.
shs was brought TO Keytesyille
by Deputy Sheriff Sam Heiman on
Saturday last. and was sent by
the Court to Fulton asylum.
Her disposition was TO kill her
mother, but no destructive tend
cneics In any other particular was
Observable.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30
wstrrn SHOEMAKER, INSANE.

wAtrrn SHOEMAKER, INSANE.
Walter Shoemaker Of Clark
township was sent by the Court,
Wednesday. June 81 TO the asy'
|lum n So. Joscph' His insanity
was Of the morose variety, bu,
he would wander away from homo
and had 70 bs watched 70 pre-
vent losing himself or disturbing
the community. J
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30

John z. Coleman Va unknown
hers VIM. s. Hatch ct al. Quiet
title.
Jessie Gnndstaff W Frank Grind
staff. Divorce.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30
cmAaLsr rnoxAs asoLErox

Charlsy Thomas sinsIstsu|
aged Z yeap, 2 months and
days, died al Kansas City -
Friday and was buried at Aahc@'
Chapel last Saturday, Rev. r.
Of Salisbury Officiating.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30

Z. A. Mowray, Sumner 70 Miss
Mabclle Johnson, Prairie Hill.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30
Marriage Licenses.

Clay Terhune 10 Miss Emma
Adams, both Of shannondale.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30

New Salts 80
Elmer T. oonrad W Nary T.
Conn Of 81. Quiet title.
Mils 7. zimmsrmsn vs. unknown
helm Freeman Gross. Quiet sisle.
jas. 7. Monarch VS. Jas. n
Deshns. Quiet title.
nssuis Iohs " B. 1asbes Par
'il1'ee
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30
INSANITY CASES.
Flayel Moore Sent to Asylum.

The County Court was hastily
called 10 dispose OF the case Of
Flayel Moore Of near Indian
Grove, who had come home from
Kansas but q few days before APP
parently alright. lie became
violently issane last Wednesday
and had 70 be foreibly rstrained d
from destroying anything he could
get At by being confined in tho
Jail where he tore up bedding
and his clothes, and ravcd con-
stantly. No cause can DO assign
cd for bis condition by tho cx-
amining physician, Mr.. A. W.
zillman. who By ruse got him
10 the jsil. He VS. sent by The
Court 70 ths insane ssylum 81 81,
Joseph Ia change Of Sheriff Har-
din and deputy Geo. Gardner.
J uD g6n A--- slp ~.
MANIA wHrr, sroarss, INSANE
The County. Court had NOD
taksn = breathing spell from hear
ips spd disposing Of The esss o'
rlsvd Moore. whom u was called
y invesslssss end dispose Of shs
80 = nosIa WhI>e, : negro gir
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-06-30
BLAIR MILLER

Keeps Dry Goods, Notions,
Trimmings, Furnishing Goods,
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes. AL
ways latest patterns and styles.
Give him q chance to trade with U
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-06-02
TALK cHAUTAUQUA

We are beginning to hear about
Chautauqua. Chsutauqua adver-
tising is beginning to come, and
it wont be long before the big
tent comes and the program
starts.
The Chautauqua is in every
sense a public enterprise and de-
serves public support.
Plan to support it. Get a sea-
son ticket. You'll enjoy every
day of the Chautauqus-so will
the entire family.
There is a boys and girls de-
partment which promises this
year to be most interesting to the
boys and girls.
Let them get into. this, and
boosting and working together
we can make this Chsutsuqua a
benefit to everyone in the COM
munity.
Get a Chautauqua ticket-then
begin to talk Chautauqua.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-06-02
FINED FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT
Former Rocky Ford Boy Ia Jail At
WalsenburI

The following story from Walssnburg.
which appeared in the Sunday papers,
will b Of interest to our readers who are
acquainted with the leading attorney In
the case. young Foster Cline:
wslssnburg. May 2z.-At the last term
Of the circuit court here in February Al
bert Potralsky. Jr.. . ls-ysar-old boy.
was sentenced for cattle stealing TO the
reformatory at Busna Vista, and at the
same time his father was sentenced to
three years in the psnitsntiary on the
same charge. As to their guilt there was
no doubt, and . jury Of twelve Of the
best citizens Of this county tried the case
and found them guilty.
The father 10 still in tbs psnitsntiary.
but the boy only remained at the reform
atory few weeks. when he was parolsd
through the efforts Of the WalssnturR
Law and Order league Of which both his
father. himself and Mr.. Foster Cline. his
attorney, we're active members. Mr..
Cline being secretary Of the league.
There was another case against Pot
ralsky. Jr.. for the stealing Of pet heifsr
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-06-02

and 10 cents for each 1000 gallons
thereafter.
On motion It was decided that the in
junction restraining Mrs. Manning and
others from interfering with the eity's
water supply from the HiQhIins ditch be
enforced and that division boxes be plae-
ed in the lateral SO that the city may get
the water to which Il Is entitled.
A petition signed by SO citizens Of the
western part Of town was presented ask
ing for the removal Of the Mexieans who
are menaeina the public health by hsrd-
ing together like beasts and the health
officer and marshal were instructed TO
investigate conditions and report at next
meeting.
This concluded the important business
Of the meeting.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-06-02

flowers upon the graves of their COM
rades in arms during the Civil war.
At o'clock in the afternoon the
veterans of Wadsworth Post and
their associate orders formed in line
at their headquarters and to the stir
ring music of the band marched to
City Park, where the following ex-
ercises were held:
The mayors address was one of
loving tribute and respect to those
who have passed over the river" to-
their surviving comrades of the G. A.
R.. w. R. c. and Ladies of G. A. R.
The most stirring and very pleas
ing portion of the program was the
beautifully rendered patriotic songs
by Mrs. Collins, who also lead and
inspired the old soldiers and large au-
diencc in old tunes and refrains famil-
lar to all.
Judge Kerr. the orator of the day.
delivered a rcverent and most pleas
ir~ address. His eulogy on the de-
parted heroes was one that will be
long remembered.
There's nothing that the pleasure
loving, money-loving twentieth CEN
tury needs more than the heroic. un-
selfish, self-sacrifcing enthusiasm
which fred the men of the Cos. l do
not believe It possible for US to cele-
brate this day as it should be celebrat-
ed and to look upon the veterans who
decorate the graves in which the
greater majority of their comrades
slee" without having our souls stirred
by emotions that breathe and burn
impossible by the vision of peaceful
comm ere ia1 Drnsnertfv
within the nations there are in
tcrnal problems full of disquietude
and unrest, and the same holds true
between nation and nation. What
seems disquicting is the fact that
while there is much talk of peace and
disarmament. it seems to be going
on steadily side by side with war and
increasing armament. Too often the
talk of peace comes from nations
which have just obtained what they
desired from war. Nothing will put
an end to war but the development
Of the highest type of splendid man.
hood, brave, chivalrous. Earth's bet
ter tomorrow waits for the coming
of the bigger. better man-the man
who cmbodies in himself the idea of
dab. When he arises. and not until
then. will war cease and peace, like
a dove, spread her wings over a
world out of which wrath and war
have died and the symphony of n
great harmony rolls from nation to
nation and from zone to zone"
At the conclusion OF the program
the Ladies of G. A. r. and w. r. c.
attended by the comrades. gathered
about the ccnotaph where services in
memory OF the unknown dead were
conducted, and aftcrward they march,
ed to the Rocky Ford canal. where
flowers were cast upon the waters in
the rivers and ocean during the try
ing times of '6r to '6s.
And so in sacred and tender, low
ing manner were Memorial and Dec
Grafton days observed in Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-06-02
ROCKY FORD, COLORADO. FRIDAY, JUNE 2. 1911.

which belonged TO one Of the prominent
families Of Walssnburg, and on Monday
last he was cited to appear before the
district court and answer to the second
charge Of cattle stealing. His attorneys.
Foster Cline and John East. argued be-
fore the court that the boy being out on
parole was not under the jurisdiction Of
the court and asked that the case BE- dis
missed. The court ovsrrulsd the motion
and trial was set for to-day At 10 =. m.
Upon opening court the defendant was
not present and his attorneys stated to
the court that the defendant would not
be there as hs was in the rsformatory At
Busna Vista.
The court then addressed the attor-
news for the defendant ~ follows:
"Whsn did this defendant leave hsrsp''
Attorney East answered: ~ don't
know; think couple Of nights ago"
The court then said: ibid you gentle
men know your client was lsavingp'
Mr.. East answered: ayes, SIR"
did you advise him to 60 back to
Busna vistaP"
81 think so,"
"You advised him to 20 back after this
case was set for trialP"
Then the judicial wrath fell with dull
ard sieksninp thud which rocked the
courtroom.
Judge Huntsr in addrsssinp the At
torpsys said.
"You gentleman stand in contsmpt Of
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-06-02

In Will Wright's nest" in the Co
bin block the second meeting Of the
Arkansas Valley Editorial association
was held, with President F. r. Mar
win in the chair.
Practically all the weekly papers
in the valley were represented either
personally or by letter and the or
ganization promises to be one OF
great strength and service in upbuild-
ing the Arkansas valley.
The following preamble and resolu-
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-06-02
PREFERS COLORADO
Thlnks This u Ideal Stock Fsedlas
Point

] n10k0 ] 0I8 U b09o1 SSOC8 bO0s0B
Polnt
The Kansas City Drovsrs Telegram
has this 10 say about one Of our stock
men:
Nv. L. Caldwell Of Rocky Ford. Colo.
has just delivered string Of cattle on .
pasturs near Shslbina. Mo-, his former
home whore he will grazs them for the
season. Mr.. Caldwell likes Missouri.
where he was raised. but he prefers TO
live In Colorado. and he also prefers TO
feed cattle and farm there. I must con-
fsss that Colorado has superior climate.
he said. Take the sheep feeding indus
try. for instance. A 4o-lb lamb Will put
on out thsrs 40 lbs in weight in s months.
It could not Be done in Missouri. whore
the winter and spring climate 10 heavy
and damp. and where there 10 % much
mud. It !. the same with cattle. ! find
they put on fat much faster up Ia Colo.
rado than down here in the low altitude.
Mud 10 one thing We know nothing about
in Colorado. In Missouri Il 10 . very
common article whenever Il rains . little.
It would pay psrson to ship the feed 70
Colorado and feed there. than TO feed
down here. IN the winter and spring
month";"
Misses Ivy Seiota and Ella Barrow
sn>ok Thnvsdav In Eov1Ay
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-06-02
MRS. A. c. zeHHER. REFORM LECTURER.

who to the ChauauQua
platform makns chan
than weeks time ecturtns reform
Hshnsr ve.an Of ths south She didn't know until sAs
qutts yeans might
Souahss person. Now she
sectional feslnsa
prominent
deans with problems that have to Do
aaiFs particularly thsy
Of She known scholar and an
of glsat
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-06-02
RAISE WATER RATES
City Council Proposes to Make
Water Department Self Sustalning


Water Department Self Sustalnlng
Acting Mayor Roberts was In the chair
at the meeting Of the city council on FRI
day evening and he held his fellow men,
bsrs down to business for . good long
grind. in which the water COMMITTEES had
the floor most OF the time.
The eommittss reported that the twin
parks At the depot were now being flood
cd with ditch water. which relieves the
city mains Of that drain. that the reservoir
was filed with artssia1 water for the
first time in many months. that . con-
tract had been sntsrsd into with Chas,
MeVay to sink new well near the sump.
and when this was completed and pumps
lowered in the other wells It was believed
that the water stringsney would bs over
come.
On motion the mayor and clerk were
instructed to ratify the contract with
We'll Driller Mevay so that work on the
new well might proceed at once.
Another motion brought to view the
fact that the water committee had also
been engaged upon the proposition Of
making their department sslf-sustaining
at least, IL not revenue producer. ss the
city attorney had prepared an ordinance
making substantial raise in the water
rates. According to the ordinance. which
passed first reading. the following will bs
the monthly rate should It become law:
First 1000 gallons or less. ..$l.25
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-06-02

Misses Ivy Seiota and Ella Barrow
spsnt Thursday In Fowler.