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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
Mo Ghanca

Employee-I would like more salary. I am going to get married. Employer Sorry, but I'll have to reduce it. I'm going to get married myseIf.-Chicago News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17

New Haven, Dec. 18.-Samue1 Labov, who recently went into bankruptcy for over $90, 600, has been arrested, charg- ed with per pury and taken to Hart ford where he was re1ea sed under $6, 900 by order of United States Commis- sioner Marvin. The perjury alleged was in connection with his bankruptcy proceedings. When he went into bank ruptcy he had in course of erection one hundred or more dwelling houses which he was trying to build with practically no capital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
New @ pr 

Bit of neckwear, flny and fine, pure white or with a touch of color,-never was there a woman who failed to enjoy and delight in such gift.
 Jabots of shadow lace and of net, some hand embroid- cred, very very tasteful, = 25c to $3.5O.
 Robespierre collars, some with jabots attached,-50 and up.
 Dutch lace collars of spe- cia1 fineness and beauty soc.
 Collars and chemisettes of real Irish lace. beautiful and distinctive and to be highly valued by the owner,-$3. 50 to $1O.5O.
 Right aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17

Meriden, Dec 17Rev Oscar A. Lundeen,, pastor of the Swedish Bap- tist church, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Swedish Baptist Church at Alexandria, Minn. Rev. Lunde is at present in 8 Bos ton hospital, shortly to undergo an opera ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17

What there is after all! Almost though shopping had only commenced great the number o things yet be attended
 This the part: give aid and quick help in the doing all these things It ready and do its Sales people all prompt give willing and hearty service Christ massy all where they be and chosen from with delay The system designed give quick We doing that know help ensbl and wisely the Christmas shopping.
 You may help you w-hep greatly by shopping in the morning and by carrying small parcels
 "Wednesday the will be through evening Christmas This especially for the benefit of
 who shop during the day The store itself will welcome evening other part of the you shop the morning. will help others fort nate if you give the evenings largely to them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
FEDERAL INSPECTOR
 COMING HERE FEB. 20

Hartford, Dec. 17-Orders issued from the adjutant generals office show that the National Guard of the State will be inspected by the federal in- spector and the inspector general c. N. G. as follows: Stamford Feb. 13 and 25; South Norwalk, Feb. 19 and Bridgeport, Feb. 20.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
GIVE BOOKS BY ALI. MEANS FOR CHRISTMAS

all in
  raIIy4 4he Pa ker and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
The Weather-CIOudy, followed by rain or snow.

 Every day and every hour of the day, will count heavily, from now on. We simply must make this the best Christmas of all for the children. It means more to them than to all the rest of us. And there is much
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
Auctions

PHOENIX AUCTION HOUSE INC. - Sales Saturday at 1:30. We have G5cured the services of Wm
 D. Trad. Q competent auctioneer and prepared to conduct your sales and get best results for real estate, five stock, furniture and all kinds of mdse TEe have large store rooms, where your goods will be properly cared for. We will hold sales anywhere, your goods transferred to our stOrerooms free of charge. Business entrusted to us will be properly handled. Reference, Val ley Bank Phone Overland 1895, 231 West Washington St. if
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

I MUST SELL need the money elsewhere and will sell my 10-room brick with two acres for less than the improvements can be built for, barn, brick wash house, house has bath. toi- let, piped hot and cold water cellar, 40 foot porch I built all these improve ments myself. they are new and good. Good shade, bearing grape vines. All under Page fence. Located 1 mile from court house. This is a genuine snap, for further information address "A'' Republican. If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

FOR SALE,-$15 900 close in busi- ness property. income s109 per month, which is per cent on investment one block from Board of Trade This is a new brick building. Construction is first class and modern in every re- spect. Big increase in value every year. time on balance. Bright's Realty Co.,, 237 West Monroe St -------- bg
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
 For Sale or Exchange

EQUITY in unifnproVed acreagei northeast of town for residence prop erty convenient to car. Phone 2241.
 TO EXCHANGE--For Phoenix or valley property; forty acres Illinois agricultural land adjoining county seat of 5000 population See owner a: Shamharts law office, 21k $. First Ave. Phone Overland 349. -=- - 8gs
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
Wanted-Situations Female

LADY will care for children by the day or week. Call Black 9227 bg
 WASHING and ironing, Overland 84S6. m
 WANTED-Call at Japanese Club. most reliable agency for any kind of help. 510 s. Third Ave. Overland S103
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

DON'T PAY RENT. Be your own landlord. We can sell you a home for small payment down and very easy terms lots West Adams st must be
 sold cash or terms; also east side lots, snaps; 50 acres close to railroad shops, price moderate, bound to make money. good subdivision proposition EX- clusiVely, Werner and McCabe, 13O N. Central ave. If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-4G acres in alfalfa to exchange for city property; has good house, fine shade. barn. yell and is fenced and cross- fenced. What have you? This is in 4 first class neighborhood, close in, school and church; will certainly in- crease in value. Brights Realty Co.,, 937 West Monroe street. bg
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
For Sale-Lands

FOR SALE-OWner offers 50 acres of the best soil in the valley. very close to Phoenix, for a few days at only $75 an acre. Terms. Republi- can, Box 2761. bg
 AT a sacrifice for quick sale, 12O acres on!y six miles northwest, near Glendale car line; 70 in alfalfa: house etc; only s125 per acre. John A. Lentz
 owner. First ave. and Adams. Over land 623 If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

FOR SALE-Modern brick housA, desirable location, 2-story sleeping apartment Owner Box 911 Ph2enix. f
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

FOR SALE-Patentcd land home stead. desert entries. $300 to 5000 per acre. 120 East Adams st bd
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
For Sale-Houses

THREE-Modern residences near high school for s20O.00 cash and bal ance like rent. W. A Laird, 335 East Washington. If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
For Rent-Houses

FOR RENT-Unfurnished house of four rooms, screen porch, shade. close in. Inquire 346 North Fourth avenue Phone Overland 2S58. bJ
 FOR RENT-Modern brick cottage, also housekeeping suite. 612 North First street. bd
 FOR RENT-Watch Phoenix Grow, Broom house furnished modern, s12.50 Broom house furnished. 5000. Broom house furnished, $15.00. Groom house furnished, 5000. Groom house we'll furnished, s3500 7-room we'll furn- ished near High School, s40O0. 5 room block unfurnished. $2O. Broom block unfurnished, $25. Groom block unfurnished close in, s35. M. H. Shel- ton, 215 w. Washington. Open Sun days. If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
For Sale-Live Stock

FOR -SALE--25 Heistein ro1ry5--ftrst t class all milking. Henry Kohl, 2B miles north of Points. hd
 FOR SALE-A 30 H. P. five -passen-. ger Kissel Kar auto cash or terms Phone 6l6 or 8342. bl
 FOR SAIaE--4,5O0 Angora goats good range. plenty of water. corrals and. sheds, 3rf om- house.. sell goats with or. without range. John Richards. Dewey. Ariz., Box B. 4er .e. Sdd
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
For Sale-Real Estate

FOR SALE-Homestead 160 acres, cleared and level; under canal. Tele phone Overland S544 bd
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
Wanted-To Purchase

RANCH WANTED-I have 5000 to make a first payment on a Salt River valley ranch if price and terms on the balance are right. Wish immediate possession as I have stock and imple- ments State location. Add. Farmer Republican office If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

FOR SALE OR RENT-New house. east front. faces library park. Is South 12th avenue. Sdm
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
Wanted-Situat1ons Male

IF YOU want to have cleaning or gardening done to perfection call up Over. 2554. We work by day or con tract. Japanese House Cleaning Go.
 9-bS
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

FOR SALE OR RENT-By owner: In Los Olives. one and one-half story bungalow. facing east. on Indian School car line; large rooms and bath; ample porches. large basement
 downstairs finished in quartered oak; lot S5x300, with acres of pasture adjoining. Dr. John A Lentz. corner First Ave. and Adams. If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
For Sale Real Estate

LARGE LOT on North Seventh street for sale cheap for d few days. See Claude Black at Reuter- ElWell CO. 23O F. Wash St. bg
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
For Rent-Pasture Lands

- ey4t~Fss4ssiNVtf-Horse pasture, smooth woven wire fencer.wen water, plenty of feed. Alkire ranch. If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
SAVE MONTHLY buying a 5-ft Standard" bath tub for $16,OO, at GEO HAGEMAN'S SALE.
 Second & Adams Sts. If

FOR SALE-Watch Phoenix Grow. Here's some money doubles for the wise ones. Groom we'll built stucco house all modern conveniences, PA acres of ground $57500, $2000, cash, balance terms. 10 acres. houses, fruit, alfalfa, palms, 150 shade trees, ideal home. ready to subdivide, ai- joining Germania Add. $7500. 80 acres fine sandy loam earning capacity $500 per month $12,50O part pay in trade. 20 acres fruit of all description well improved ranch, good house 5000. G. room cement block house practically new near Points $3250 arranged for two families, $250 cash, bal. S30 per month 32 acres. team. rake, sulky blow, mower and binder $500, S250O cash balance on or before 3 years. 10 acres. Broom house furnished close in s265O, $500 down, $150 every 6 months See us for good buys and help us find bargains. M. H. Shelton, 215 West Washington. Open Sundays.
 If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

FOR SALE BARGAINS-5-roo brick anG screen, modern, on West Monroe. $22OO s2OO cash balance like rent. Broom frame, lot 50x200 with chicken yard, $500, $150 cash Bal ance like rent. N E. part of town
 Lots in all parts of the city. Easy terms. J. B. Heyne, IS w. Adams. If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
For Sale-Real Estate


 FOR SALE-Lot 50X140 on 12th St. between Polk and Taylor, S35O.O0, $100.00 cash. Box 1192. bd
 FOR SALE-See us for Wise Addi- tiOn lots Price $150.00 to $30O.0O terms 5000 cash, $500 monthly payments. Kensington lots. price S450 to $500. terms to suit, these are old prices and dead cheap S-roOm house, close in. furnished. price $3OOOOO, North 3rd St Arizona Auc. Development Co If
 HAVF-Several good lots on Adams and Monroe Sts. near state capitol building that can be had cheap. See me. w. M. Fickas. r No. Ave. If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

FOR HIRE-5 pass. autos $2 per hr. 7-pass. s per hr. Phone 610 or S342. bd
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

FOR SALE-Two good lots. Owner will make sacrifice for quick sale. N E. Part of city near car line. See Hen ry, 15 N 1St Ave. If
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

FOR SALE-Two acre tracts. All in alfalfa. Only one mile from town. $250 per acre.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12

WANTED-To rent 40 acres of ir- rigated land in alfalfa in Salt river district with house and supplements, etc. Address Box 11S6, Republi- can, blk
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
Wanted-To Rent

WANTED-100 or more steers to pasture. Bicknen Dairy, Phone Sub 151 hk
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
For Rent-Mi Miscellaneous

DAIRY COWS to rent, Hassayampa Creamery. bg
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
Professional and Business
 Cards

MRS. ELIZA A. EDWARDS-Ex- perienced card reader. See past. pres ent and future. Ladies, 25c; gentle men. soc. 223 Buchanan St, corner Third.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-12
For Sale-Miscellaneous

FOR SALE-Spitz puppies. Dr. w. $. Lowe. blk
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22

When electing their designations.
new peers have to remember that,
once a title has been held by a mem
Der OF the royal family 1t will never
subsequently be bestowed upon a sub
iect not Of royal blood. This rule
bars the adoption for titles the name
OF every English county. No wonder
new peers are beginning to fall back
on names OF rivers and streets n
that Lord selby struck out In a lev
line by choosing his wife's surname
london Chronicle
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
ZTd T~R|IRIICJ1.c!"

After glancing over 1t In q mastery
way, he leaned back In his chair and
bestowed upon me an explosion Of sar'
donic, superior, collegiate laughter.
We'll, you are a fool, Jim." he said,
when he could speak.
Why am | a fool?" I asked. Buried
treasure has been found before In
many places"
Because" said he, I'm calculating
the point on the river where your line
would strike, you neglected to allow
for the variation. The variation there
would be nine degrees west. Let me
have your pencil"
Goodloe Banks figured rapidly on
the back of an envelope.
1.-THE distance, from north to south,
Of the line run from the Spanish
mission" said he, "is exactly % miles.
1t vas run by a pocket compass, ao-
cording to your story. Allowing for
the variation, the point on the Atlantic
river where you should have searched
for your treasure Is exactly six miles
anu hihG Gu anu ipllg~IfG VdlaG
farther west than the place you hit
upon. Oh, what a fool you are, Jim!"
He smiled in his superior way; and
then I saw come out In his face the
singular, eager, consuming cupidity OF
the seeker after buried treasure.
Sometimes" he said with the air
of the oracle, these old traditions of
hidden money are not without foun.
dalton. Suppose you let me look over
that paper describing the location.
Perhaps together we might"
The result was that Goodloe Banks
and |, rivals In love, became compan.
ions In adventure. We went to Chico
by stage from Huntersburg, the e
est railroad town. In Chico we hired
a team drawing a covered spring wag.
on and camping paraphernalia. We
had the same surveyor run out our
distance as revised by Goodloe and his
variations. and then dismissed him
and sent him on his %homeward road.
1t was night when we arrived. | fed
the horses and made a fire near the
bank OF the river and cooked supper.
Goodloe would have helped; but his
education had not fitted him for prac-
teal things.
But, while | worked he cheered me
with the expression OF great thoughts
handed down from the dead ones of old.
He quoted some TRANSACTIONS from the
Greek at much length.
The next morning was q bright June
one. We were up early and had break.
fast. Goodloe was charmed. He re-
cited-Keats, | think 1t was, and Kelly
or Shelley, While I broiled the bacon.
Goodloe was looking at old Rundle's
document when he ripped out a most
uncollegiate swear.word.
Come here" he said, holding the
paper up against the sunlight. Look
at that" he said, laying his finger
against 1t.
On the blue paper--a thing | had
never poticed before-I saw stand out
In white letters the words and fig
ures: Malvern, 1898"
what about it?" | asked.
TITS the water mark" said Good.
loe. "The paper was manufactured in
1898. The writing OF the paper is da-
ted 1863. This Is a palpable fraud"
"Oh, ! don't knew" said I. THE
Rundles are pretty reliable. plain, I'M
educated country people. Maybe the
paper manufacturers tried to perpe.
trate a swindle."
And then Goodloe Banks went as
wild as his education permitted. He
dropped the glasses of his nose and
glared at me.
I've often told you you were a
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
Deep Thinker.

The new teacher was somewhat I'M
certain as to the nationality of her
latest charges. She was not kept long
in doubt. however. Yoke" she wrote
on the board. then asked in her most
musical tones, az she looked graciously
round the class. Can any little boy
or girl tell me the meaning OF that
word?"
A small blond boy raised his hand.
"Ay know he said hoarsely. 'ft--lt
ess when you say something funny
Woman's Home Companion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22

Fashion--A device OF foreign dress
makers and tailors to make sane per
sons appear ridiculous at great ex-
pense to themselves.
Love--A sentiment which the
statesman has for power. the painter
Tor art, the maid for a man, some
men for their wives, and all men for
money.
Money--A medium of exchange. in
The use of which one man gets the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22

fool" he said. You have let yourself
be imposed upon by a c%lodhopper.
And you have imposed upon me-"
| rose and pointed a large pewter
spoon at him, fresh from the dish wa
ter.
"Goodloe Banks" I said, II care not
one p~arhoiled navy bean for your edu.
cation. | always barely tolerated 1t In
any one, and | despised 1t In you.
What has your learning done for your
1t is a curse to yourself and a bore to
your friends. Away" ! said, away
with your water marks and varia.
lions! They are nothing to me. They
shall not defect me from my quest"
pointed with my. spoon across the
river to a small mountain shaped like
a pack saddle.
y am going to search that o u
tain" went on. for the treasure.
Decide now whether you are In 1t or
not. If you wish to let a water mark
or a variation shake your soul, you are
no true adventurer Decide"
A white cloud of dust began to rise
far down the river road, 1t was the
mail wagon from Hesperus to Chico.
Goodloe tagged 1t.
Il am done with the s%windle," said
he sourly. mo one nut a fool would
pay any attention to that paper now.
Well, you always were q fool, Jim. |
leave you to your fate
He gathered his personal traps,
climbed into the mail-wagoD, adjust
ed his glasses nervously, and few
away In a cloud Of dust.
/ Investigated the hill shaped like a
pack saddle from base to summit. |
found an absolute absence of signs re.
Iating to buried treasure. There was
no pile OF stones, no ancient blazes on
the trees, none of the evidences OF the
three hundred thousand dollars. as set
forth In the document Of old man
Rumble.
came down the hill In the cool Of
the afternoon. Suddenly. out of the
cedar-brake / stepped into a beautiful
green valley, where a tributary small
stream ran into the Atlantic river.
And there / WAS startled to see what
| took to be q wild man, with unkempt
beard and ragged hair, pursuing q
giant butterfly with brilliant wings.
Perhaps he Is an escaped mad.
man." | thought; and wondered how
he had strayed so far from seats OF
education and learning.
And then / took a few more steps
and saw a uncovered cottage heal
the small stream. And, in a little
grassy glade, | saw May Martha Man.
gum plpcking wild flowers.
She Strengthened up and looked at
me. For the first time since | knew
her I saw her face-which was the
color Of the white keys Of a new pi.
ano--turn pink. | walked toward her
without a word. She let the gathered
flowers trickle slowly from her hand
to the grass.
Il knew you would come, jim" she
said clearly. Father wouldn't let me
write, but | know you would come"
What followed you may guess
there was my wagon and team Just
across the river.
I've often wondered what good too
much education is to a man II he can't
use It for himself. II all the benefits
of 1t are to go to Others where does
it come in?
For, May Martha Mangum abides
with me. There ia an eight-room
house in a 1--we oak grove, and a piano
with an automatic player, and a good
toward the three thousand head
of cattla L. ,nndAr fence
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
True Greatness.

Little faithfulnesses are not only
the preparation for great ones, but
little faithfulnesses are In themselves
the great ones. The essential fidelity
Of the heart is the same whether ii be
exercised IN the mites or In a royal
treasury: the genuine falthfulness OF
the life is equally beautiful whether II
be displayed in governing an empire
or In writing an exercise dean Far
rar -
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
Modern Definitions

worst Of It. also, q fuel much affected
BY cold propositions In search OF a
hot time.
Mortgage--A new style OF roof for
financially shaxy individuals with q
penchant for motoring. Proof against
an immediate rainy day, but power
less against falling due.
Obituary--A verbal post mortem
mantle that covereth q multitude OF
sins
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
Horses are even grazcr,

the hogs twice r week.
CUwreas and barley are not com.
mon crops To grow together.
chickens, while others are not
Undesirable milk in many cases can
Sheep should he kept on the aver,
age farm TO aid In keeping down weed
Proper feeding and exercise will
produce style slOug with the colt's
Work stock viii require more pro.
tein than can De- obtained from grain
Sweet potatoes fed to poultry are
f%attentDg, but give q yellow tinEe to
The Importance OF the hay crop mas
never come to be fully appreciated IN
Scientists say II takes at least foh
pounds Of feed 10 make n pound OF
Keeping n dairy on any farm shooi'
mean that the fertility of that farm Is
nay mat IL Tree from "eedS ID 81
ways mneh more VaIuabIe Una" nay
Una II weedy'
M"hS pFeeuerS "'e'looN we '"i"'
t""ec q supplying variety u 'Ho 'eeo
'o' the "'ooo SOW
,
ana deserves ana should nave the oeS'
oI care Il good i"eo'
foutE caves are necessarily '"'h'
wen IN damp DIRTY pens
hcuoalors ana DroodeFH may "H
uSon 'oi ha''l''pE geese "i'"o's" NV
"real care snou'o oe tahen III ~,
ieVt'"s '"S'"s nens' s'p'' 'he' 'Ns,'
no great All lhuuenee VI 'he p'oBe"''
mo- seeu Shou'u ne teS'eu iol
geFlllhatloh before ps'hs puic"o'nu
because 1t soon loses us Vi'ality WIN
age
a good way OF SOWING so'le h"'oy
pasture grasses - 10 FtalNe' Nne Seeu
on me sho" just before u IneItS III
the spring
j puS1, u~''DD"iNo q "'." "D'",
iho'e 'D"n "'' '"N'','o" - ~
just az ol'oh circuit" '' '"' "''9'
0 MS 'ea' "eSe''S'
l,'!A 'ne '""i u "" "oS'I vs. "up
nn'Tp H'"' 'n0"l
'"""' "e "F' ~ '''"''
No " se"''"' '"l"S =
lhat ma SUI up aus "''e' V"e mi'S
rs '"Noh o"' u '"' o''"'
Cold MIX never separates MS ON,
piet"lS az warm MIR liuS u ~ kooo
warm belofe the MIX II put III
Equal parts ot wheat chah ana me
cut clover nay, mixed with wheat
bran and wheat millfeed, may ne ied
..
Sudden changes in the food Of
sheep should be avoided, Change
only one portion Of the ration at
once and make that change gTadh'
ally.
II is a mistaken idea to think that
you are saving feed by cutting down
the cows ration. The best way Is &c
make her eat all that she a eat
proitably.
TUTOlpE NAV flavor the eggs
They are not as palatablc as mangels;
in fact, some birds will not eat them
at all. but at the same time they have
considered food value.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22

are many kinds OF
fools. Now. will every
body please sit still until
they are called upon spe-
cifically to rise?
| had been every Kind
of fool except one. ! had
expended my patrimony
pretended my matrimony,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22

Watch the feet Of the sheep. Toes
grow out long and trouble un-
less trimmed. A lame sheep in win
ter viii NOPE about and lose flesh. A
sharp knife or a chisel and a block are
best for trimming the feet Care
should be taken not to cut the toes too
close as sore toes from cutting into
the quick are very annoying,