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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Banks Must Obtain License.

Madison.-The new blue sky law,
aimed at fraudulent stock and bond
sales, requires all banks engaged in
selling stocks or bonds to obtain a
specific license. according to circu-
lar letter sent TO Wisconsin banks by
the state railroad commission.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
large eequeet Is Made.

Ripon. college has recevi-
ed a gift of $4,000 from the Rookie
Teller foundation. Three friends
have pledged $4,000 and the alum
nj are raising $4,000 more. If the
institution can secure an additional
$4,000, philanthropist stands
ready to give $250,000
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Finds Celery Profitable.

AshlandZFred Smith, an Ashland
truck gardener, has demonstrated that
celery can be raised with success and
profit in this latitude. He has be-
tween 1000 and 1900 plants which he
is nov harvesting and housing for the
whit or.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Ere in seymour Bank

Appleton.-Fire caused by an ex,
ploding night lamp nearly caused the
destruction of the Seymour State
bank. BY organizing bucket brigade
citizens kept the damage TO within
$1,000
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Orders Canal Work Rushed.

Racine-Judge Belden ordered that
the $4,000 Dover drainage canal be
rushed to completion, Property own
ers sought an injunction, claiming the
ditch is so costly they are unable to
pay the assessments.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Marshhsld Hotel Man Sued.

Madison. Atty.-Gen, Owen has sued
c. E. Blodgett. proprietorsof hotel
at Marshfield. for alleged violation of
the child labor law, alleging employ
ment of two girls under is years of
age. without permit.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11

To cut through the cardboard the first
time. but merely score it deeply. Now
remove the ruler and cut through the
incision- The result will be a clean
cut edge, such as picture dealer
makes on mats.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Memorial Site 70 STATE

Waukesha.-At a meeting of the
Waukesha County Historical society,
held here, it was unanimously voted
TO deed the state site of The Cushing
monument, to be erected at Delafield,
to the state.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
State Seeks Boiler INSPECTOR

Madison.-The civil service COM
mission has announced a competitive
examination for the position of boiler
inspector under the state industrial
commission, to be held at county seats
Saturday, Nov. Is.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Wisconsin 70 Collect rax.

Madison.-Wisconsin taxation au-
thorities are keenly watching settle
ment of the estate of the late John
w Gates. Collection os Inheritance
taxes is to be made from this state.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
$4,000 for Varsity Y. M. c. A.

Madison. Secretary West of the
university Y. NJ. c. A. announces that
the fund of $4,000 for the association
had been practically raised. Twenty
per cent of the money was contributed
by students and $4,000 came from
alumni in Chicago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Youth Kills Duck Hunter.

Janesville.-FrankF Francis, aged %,
was shot and killed by Eugene Rich,
aged Il, by the accidental discharge of
a shotgun in the latters hands while
hunting.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Plans Municipal Market.

Madison.-Men interested in civic
affairs are rallying to the support OF
Mayor Helm, who proposes to lower
the cost of living by means of muni
cipal market.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Fond du Lac Hospital Dedicated.

Fond du Lac.-The new St. Agnes
hospital extension was formally dedi-
Gated by Archbishop S. G. Messmer. of
Milwaukee, assisted by the Catholic
clergy of Fond du Lac.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Meets Death in Auto Crash

Milwaukee,. c. Miller. secretary
of the NJ. Hilty Lumber company. was
instantly killed when an auto in which
he rode crashed into a bridge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Humility.

Calvin-7I have my opinion OF your
rector. The idea of mis- preaching on
humility, Why. he never goes to
church excepting in an automobiles.
Martini know he doesn't, but he
uses q 1910 machine.-Ju<ge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
To Close 12 kenosha Saloons.

Kenosha.-The closing up of a doz-
EN- saloons in Kenosha is expected as
result of the decision of the supreme
court unfolding the provisions of the
Baker law
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11

Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G etable Com
pound did for me.
One year agoI found
myself a terrible suf-
ferer. ! had pains
in both sides and
s ch a soreness 1
could scarcely
str al gh tie up at
times. Ny back
ached, l had no APP
petite and was scp
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Suburban Depravlty.

Native-Yes, sir, he may be the
richest man in town, but he does lot
to disturb the peace.
Visitor-Is he dissipated?
Native-No, faint that, but he prac-
tically supports the village brass band.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
The Reason.

HE says he never disputes with his
wife"
He must have gentle disposition"
Il don't think it is that so much as
the fact that he is cripple and can't
run"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
TESTING MIX.

Next to using hancock machine a
pretty good test Of milk may be made
by putting samples in tumblers and
noting the thickness Of the cream
several hours later.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Record Price for Mich Cows.

Racine.-A record price was estab-
lished for mich cows at an auction
near here a few days ago, when six
COWS were sold for $100 each and
twenty others averaged $S5 each.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
hotel Man Is Burned.

Grand RIA 9ids,-Charles Dixon, pro
brietor of me Dixon hotel, was badly
burned about. the face and hands in
his efforts to extinguish the flames
of a blazing gasoline tank in his ho-
tel.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
In the Hall.

She-John, what on earth are you
doing down there at the clock?
He (meekly)-Undertaking a great
labor work, dear; trying to call of
bad strike
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Lizard Lived in stomach

Grand Rapids.--While undergoing
treatment at Waupaca, Mrs. William
Arnold of Pittsviua was taken with a
vomiting spell ana threw up a living
lizard, inches long.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Bow BURGLARS at Stevens Point.

Stevens Point.-Three Industrious
little burglars between the ages OF
1e and Is years have been taken into
custody by the police Several stores
were entered hy tie trio.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
No STANDING

why is that doctor regarded as a
sort of euack?"
Because he viii use any kind Of
treatment which viii relieve the pa
tient"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Nice and Easy.

rs it hard to learn to swim?'
asked the sweet young thing. Dear
me, no." replied the more expert
enced sweet young thing. Il learn
every year."-Detroit Free Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Kaukauna Catholic Church surns.

Kaukauna- Holy Cross Cathc
lie church was burned TO the ground
The loss is $4,000 with an insurance
OF about $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
shebovoan Milk Price RAISED

Sheboygan.-The Dairymen's associ
alton has notified local milk dealers
of raising the price of milk from
$3.50 per 100 pounds to $1.90
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Get on Riuht Track.

The breed isn't all ana the feed isn't
ell. Pc sure you are on the right
track with both and there will be no
disappointment in the dairy business
FOR you
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
received

In this case the widow had only
$1,000 property left her and she had
to sell the household furniture to pay
the bill. Under the industrial commits
sion law. if the employer has to pay
for the funeral, maximum of 500 is
allowed. This funeral cost the widow
S325
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11

Turkeys always find ready sale
and ere almost clear profit. There is
always a demand The market In
never glutted
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
a "Merrv Widow.r perhans-

Under the big top is circus
saying, l believe"
yes. 1t reminds me of a hat my
wife used to wear"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Hunter Shoots Arm of.

Mineral Point.-Homer Goldthorp
accidentally shot himself when climb
ing into a buggy after hunting trip.
He Will lose an arm.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
PIatteviIle Cheese FACTORY Rurns.

FiattcNiilS SHScSS FACTORY OuTHSs
Platteville.-Th Grass Hollow
cheese factory, northwest of Montfort,
burned Thirty-eight boxes of cheese
were saved. Loss $1,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11
Ita Nature.

What do you think Of the new fly
paper tango?"
1T is dance which ought TO stick"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-11-11

The first time there was plenty of wa.
ter, but the next week the water was
low, and l had to dig hole in ths
sand for them"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-28

mother, Mrs. Peter Bradley. oe c,,,7-,I., l Hill N sA9 Andrew Donlon, who is employed in
 the Garfield Rubber shop Bridgeport,
 was m town Saturday and spent Sun oay ar his home in Lake George dis trfct. He had as guest for the day nls half-brother, P. F. Bradley of Jer- sey City, who holds a responsible po- slt1on with the Car Spring Rubber Company there.
 at the Broadway store, started Satur- oay morning for a trip to Kingston, N. '. Gordon Gale is substitutine
 for MT. Carlson during his absence. c. B. Glover and wife were guests
 of MT. and Mrs. w. B. Glover, of the
 borough, for a day before their de-
 parture for their new home in New
 Miss Anna Lee of Bridgeport is a
 guest at the Convent of Mercy.
 Edward Dunne. in charge of the lo- cal telephone system of the s. N E. Tel. Co.,, gave in his resignation last Thursday to the company, but con l tinued working till Saturday till the
 new man was ready. to take hold.
 MT. Dunne has applied for a change ! to Waterbury, His family will remain
 for two or three weeks longer before removal
 Mrs. John R. Stillson of Derby visit ed her old home in South Center dis IrlCC, SaCurQdy, ana spent If0 day in visiting old friends.
 Ernest Sanford is the possessor Of
 a new model Buick runabout, and
 with Mrs. Sanford made his initial test
 of the .car, Saturday, in a run from
 Bridgeport to Newtown.
 E. Burton Beers, of the Hartford of
 flee of the s. N. E. Tel Co.,. was a guest Sunday of his father, Eli B. 1 Beers, of the borough. n James Peck of Hartford visited with l his parents, MT. and Mrs. John R.
 Peck Sunday. returning to his home | by way of New Haven, and accompan- | fed MT and Mrs. Harley T. Peck who
 returned to their home the same even ing.
 James Coles of Bridgeport was re-
 cent guest of his son-in-law, Matthew
 Mullane. of FIawleyville He expects l to make an extended visit to his old
 home here in May.
 The town hall now bears that appel
 lation in large letters on it's front, so
 that the passing stranger may know
 that Newtown is some place on the
 map, but has caught on to the boom idea.
 MT. and Mrs. William E. Gilbert, of Gilbert Bros, were given a. very pleas
 ant surprise, Friday evening, in honor of their twenty-fifth wedding a.nnfver-
 sary. They were entertaining MT
 and Mrs J. Sewell of Laurel Beach
 as guests at their home in Hunting
 town, when friends, relatives and neighbors assembled to congratulate
 them and showered good wishes as well as many handsome gifts of silver on the esteemed couple. A very happy evening and one long to be rem emher- ed was enjoyed by all, and left MT
 and Mrs Gilbert to recover from their surprise and contemplate the sincere
 friendship of their host of friends Mrs. Thomas Harrison and son, Earl, of Brideeport, and Prof. Edward Car mody of Mt Vernon N. r., are guests
 at the family home in Sandy Hook.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-28
FOx's LYRIC THEATRE
tBy the Fox Lyric Press Agent.)

When Eleanor Cleveland left Bridge port many weeks ago at the conclu- | sion of a fourteen months engagement at the Lyric Theatre. 1t is not trifling with the truth to write that there were | hundreds who expressed keen regret at her going and more hundreds who hoped that she might return to Bridge port later.
 Well, Eleanor Cleveland has return ed to Bridgeport, and she opens seV- eral weeks engagement at F'oxs Ly- ric as a. feature of the regular Dill. beginning today, and if there is sin 0Srity in friendship, and there most always is, then the Lyric should be packed to the doors during the en- gagement of Miss Cleveland.
 For the first half of this week Miss Cleveland and her players will present Thicker, a play built around the in- evitable domestic triangle but in this instance represented in an entirely new way. In the role of Mrs. Lucille Mills Burbank, the leading role, Miss Cleveland has one of the best parts she has played during her stage ca reer. Opposite to her will be Guy Harrington, formerly with another stock company in this city, and a
 most capable actor. while Miss Mar garet Lewis, formerly of the Eleanor Cleveland company at the Lyric, Will also be in the cast, as well as SaIva- tore Maltese and Miss Lane The production is staged by J. Gordon Eo- wards of the William Fox forces. and no detail for a perfect presentation will be omitted
 On the same bill for the first half od the week will be the Newsboys' sex tet six of the c1everest singing ana dancing boys ever connected with the Gus Edwards productions; Belmont and Harl, a classy singing and piano playing paid; Joe Wilton, who Is character comedian along entirely ordg- inal lines; Morales Brothers, the last word in feats of strength and balanc- ing, and Stan and Walter, Juvenile comedians and acrobats-
 For the especial benefit of the fol- lowers of Miss Cleveland, Mr. Fox has secured the best trio of films ever pro- duced by the Kinemacolor artists, one being 'cBetter Success, a t%o reel drama. and "A Trip up the Nile, while i'Sunset on the Nile' is credited with being the masterpiece of the Kinenaacolor.
 There will be the usual six black and white photoplays of first run cali bre and this certainly makes a pro gram unequaled in this State when one considers it is presented at the never changing Fox prices.
 The public is informed that Miss Cleveland and her players appear twice daily, at four in the afternoon and at nine thirty at night For the last half of the week Miss Cleveland will present "Between TTains"s oe- lightfuI comedy conceit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-28
WESTPORT

The members of the senior class of the Staples High school of this place are planning for a trip to Washington to take place Saturday, May IT. They will spend a week in sight seeing in charge of Supt. Grover c. Bowman.
 Fred Sweet, formerly a motornan for the Connecticut Co. here has re- moved to Long Island with his son and will make his home there for the future.
 Rev. P. J. Duggan of Fairfield was a guest of his cousin, Rev. J. J. Dug gan of the Church of the Assumption for a short time last week.
 Ulysses Prevot, proprietor oe the Westport Garage, was seriously hurt Friday morning in Southport while riding his motorcycle to his place of here He was thrown from the .na- chine and picked up unconscious, talk en to the office of Dr. Hyde, and later came on here but was obliged to re- turn to his homes He was badly bruised and shaken up but no bones were broken.
 A big delegation of members of Court Westport, F. of A., went to Norwa1k last night to aid in the ceIe- bration of the anniversary of Court Narruck of that city.
 Clarence Allen has taken position as lineman with the Westport Elec- tric Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-28
NEWTOWN

Miss Helen Miller and Miss Marion Whitney. of New Milford, were week. end guests of MT. and Mrs. A D. Erin ton of the borough. While in town they took occasion to call on Mrs. William F'airchiId, at c. B. Johnson's. who is an old friend of Miss MiIler's family. The Iatters father Eugene Miller formerly owned the property, late the homestead of the Fairchild family in Taunton, and Miss Miller always knew Mrs. Fairchild affection ately as Grandma Fairchi1d. The venerable lady was delighted with her visitor, and in recollection reviewed many pleaSant events in her old home life in Taunton.
 John Lillis met with a painful acci- dent, Friday night, which will lay him up for a few days. In saving a stick of wood the saw stuck, so he gave it a sharp jerk which drew the blade out and in descending it passed 1engthwise of the forefinger of the laft hand holding the stick. He thought nothing of the hurt. and con tfnued working But the arm swelled and pr. F. c. Gale was called in, who pronounced the wound infected. The swelling has ceased, but it is yet a serious case
 John F. Bradley. manager of the Keatinz cafe, Sandy Hook, has been visiting old time friends in Brooklyn, N Y. returning Saturday to business. He was accompanied on his return by Mrs. P. J. Griffin, of that city, his sister. who Is making a visit with her
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-28
PoLI's VAUDEVILLE
CBy the Pon Press Agent. )


 Judging from the advance sale, the present week is going to be one of the biggest of the season at the new PoH theatre, and well 1t should for Manager PoH has arranged a program of exceptional merit. There are nine big features in all, among them Bert Melrose, the Bridgeport boy, whose act is recognized as one of the most sensational and entertaining in vaude- vile and who, while playing at Ham merstein's last week, was claimed by the Morning Telegraph to be the most sensational artist playing in that city. Bert is sure of a warm reception from his countless friends in this city. Fred erick V. Bowers and company in '+The Song Review and featuring the most perfectly formed woman in the world are the headliners this week MT. Bowers is recognized as charming entertainer and possesses a si1very voice of unusual range and wonderful cahbre, and is a former star of many Broadway productions, including Gin derella", 'HThe Sweetest Girl in Paris, and ''The Ham Tree.'' It is a real treat for music lovers. Another act that is certain to score a big hit is Charles and Ada Latham's scream ingly funny skit, 'ENobody's Kid.'' It is replete with innumerable comedy lines and 1udicrous situation. The worlds greatest child actress, no less a parsonage than Baby Helen, 8 fea- ture of this weeks program cannot fail to please. She is such a little tot that one would think she had strayed a way from her nurse, but small as she is, her acting would do credit to many a person many times as old. F1ana- gan and Edwards in their new act of and On,'' sequel to their for ner ''1augh-maker" sOn and Off,. Chick Sales direct from a years en- eagement in London in his new offer ing, Fun in a School Room Borani and Nevarro, with Weary Waggles" and the clever canine 'Scotty." The Five Martells, one of the best cycling acts ever seen here and the Edison make up this splendid bill the event of the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-28
RAILROADS.
Room 41, srd floor, East Sid,

Room fl, Srd floor, East Side.
 Chairman-Senator Peck. House Chairman-Mr. Emo. Simsbury. Clerk Mir. Nevius, New Fafrfie1d.)
 Wednesday, April 30-2 D. m.-H. B. 726. An act concerning the great CT security of life on steam and cleo tric railways.
 H. B. 1909. An act concerning the protection of factory employees against risk of injury at railroad crossings.
 H. B. 1914. An act concerning damages caused by steam and -elec- tric railways.
 Thursday, May 1--2 p. m.-H. P. 46. Petition of Louis TolIes of Southington. concerning doors and curtains on street railway cars.
 s. B. 212. An act concerning pas senger coaches used by railroad com panies.
 Thursday, May 1.-2 p. ms. B. s3 An act amending the charter of the Norwich and Westerly Street Railway Company.
 April 29-2 p. m. s. B. AIT. An act regulating the employment of rail- road employees. H. B. sos. An act concerning the number of employees on railroad trains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-28
THE PLAZA
,By the Plaza Press Agent.)


 Farewell week promises to break all capacity audience records at the Plaza Theatre This week is the last of the vaudeville season. Next Mon day the Poli Stock Co.,, opens the sea- sons with Get Rick Quick Walling- ford" Six big headline acts and spe- cial photo plays are to be seen today, Tuesday and Wednesday. The Girls and Boys of Ave B. is a pretentious musical comedy production with ten people, special scenery and effects This act abounds with catchy music and the comedy and dancing num- bers will blend delightfully."-. F1ossie Campbell, the youngest musical com edy star on the stage, takes the lead ing part in this little production and critics every where have pronounc- ed her a, real find One of the fun niest little playIets on thesstage will be seen at the Plaza today in 'The Smoke Queen enacted by Cassidy.
 >ngton and Co. The lines and situ-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-28
FAIRFIELD

Andrew Beck was arrested in Bridgeport recently having in his pos session a number of chickens which he could not give a satisfactory ac- count of and which corresponded with a number stolen from the GOODS of B. F. Bulkley of Southport. Beck was turned over by the Bridgeport police to Sheriff H. R. Elwood and was brought to Fairfield this afternoon for trial before Justice Bacon Wakeman upon the charge of theft, The hear ing was not concluded at press hour. Mrs Emma DogeI, who has charge of the Bulk1ey place during the absence of the owner identified the chickens before she knew who had been arrest ed and then said Beck is her brother in-law. Beck has been selling the chickens to an East Main street butch CT in Bridgeport.
 Work upon the temporary school building being erected by 8. H. Wheel CT to take the place of the Sherman school for a time is being pushed as rapidly as possible, the foundation is complete, and the building will be ready in a short time. It will be one story with collapsible parttons so that the entire floor may be thrown into one big auditorium when necessary. The new 12 room brick school build ing will be commenced some time dur ing the summer.
 A missionary concert was neIo 4aSC evening at the Greenfield Hill Con gregational church with a large at tendance. The service was in charge of Frank Warren.
 Wednesday evening the young peo- pie of the Greenfield church are plan ming for handkerchief sale, One of the handkerchiefs was presented by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
 Thursday evening there will be a meeting of the Brotherhood of the Greenfield church at the church par lors.
 The members of the Southport Fire departrn nent have been asked to repeat their play, "In the Shadow of the Rockies in Danbury, and are also considering its presentation in Mil ford in the near future.
 The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club of Southport will meet tomorrow with MT. and Mrs. S. D. Latin.