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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
Fire Races Lumber Csnos-

Marquette. Mich. June 11.-Forest
fires have again broken out near this
city, started supposedly by sparks
from q locomotive. About three hun
dred acres of slashings have been
burned over, two camps destroyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
Swami PARCEL Post At Yale

New Haven, Conn., June 13.-Yale
students, leaving here for home with
the close of the year end examina-
tons, have been making liberal use
of the parcel post and have almost
swamped the Yale post office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
New Orleans Man Kills WIZ.

New Orleans, June 13.-Louis z.
Hazeman, a merchant here, dubbed
his wife to death with a hoe. His
fourteen-year-old niece, who was with
the woman, admitted her uncle had
killed her aunt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
Child Is kidnaped BY Men.

Grand Rapids. Mich, June 10.-A
kidnapping took place here when the
seyen-year-old daughter of Mrs H. S.
Terry was taken from her home by
three men. who used two automobile.
to set away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
Locomotive Kills Two Men

Charleston, W. Va, June 13.-CharIes
Willis and Samuel Cook were killed
and two others probably fatally in
tured at Lookout, W. Va, when ar
engine crashed into the tipple OF
.Blume Coal company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
vnInano Gexser Still Hinh

Red Bluff, Cal, June 12.-The col
umn of steam ascending from the top
of Lassen peak has diminished in
height, but still Is higher than the
column sent up during the disturb
ances of last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
Yacht Burns 10 Waters EDGE.

New Orleans, June 13.-The yacht
josephine, owned by Theodore Grune-
valid and valued at $4,000, burned
to the waters edge while moored at
Bayou St. John. The yacht was the
best craft in these waters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
CoIoneI,s Kin Greats Him

Madrid. June 10.-Col Theodore
Roosevelt arrived here to attend the
wedding of his son, Kermit. and Miss
Belle Willard King Alfonso travelled
with the former president to the cap
itai.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
COLLEGE Professor Goes Insane

Denver, Colo, June 12.-Professor
Rood, head of the chemistry depart
ment in the state agricultural school,
Fl. Collins, became violently insane In
court at Fl. Collins, where he was be-
ing examined as to his sanity
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
OddfeIIoWs in Meeting.

NeiIsville.-The annual district meet
ing of Oddfellows of this vicinity was
held in this city on Friday and was
attended by about $50 members Of
the order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
Champion Fly swatter Found.

Antigo-Henry Berner, Jr., IL
years old, won first prize in the fly
swatting contest held in this city
The contest lasted week. He killed
flies weighing 225 grains, or $500
flies
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
Success.

In the opinion Of some women a
man succeeds when his wife is able
to dress so well that the neighbors
wonder how she can afford it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18
Rridoetenders Ask Vacation

bTIdGetehders AK VACATION.
Racine.-The bridgetenders IN Ra-
cine have made a demand upon the
common council for ten days vaca-
uoa each year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-18

Manitowoc-It took a Circuit
court jury seventeen hours to award
Sc to William Fricke, who sued A.
3. Richardson. The case involved
crop sharing deal.
Sturgeon Bay.-Improvements TO
the extent of $4,000, made possible
by the will of Charles Reynold, are
20 be made to the church of St. 10
geph of this city.
La Crosse.-Miss Rosa Abggei1n,
who has been in this city some time,
will be the first person ever taken
rom La Crosse to be deported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
AMERICAN HUMORIsTs


 The first distinctively American hum morists'.--if we are to accept the authority of Artemus Ward-was Judge Thomas Chandler Halliburton, a Nova Scotian jurist and author. who was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia, II s years ago today. Dec. IT. 179e. He was best known as the creator of Sam Slick in which he detailed the adventurous and amusing experiences of a Yankee cIock-nnaker. The var.- ous Sam Slick volumes enjoyed a wide popularity, and doubtless their success furnished the inspiration to many later humorists. The author of Sam Slick was a jurist in lis native province. and he turned to literature merely as a diversion. his early ef- forts being published in aeIocal pa- Der. Judge HaIiburtoR retired from the bench of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court in. 856 and settled in England, where he was elected to Parliament, being one of the first natives Of Brit ish America to achieve that honor. He died about half a century ago, and while Sam Slick now finds com parattveiy few readers. it's author is entitled to remembrance as the pioneer in the most typicaI1y Ameri- can type of literature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

TO make shepherds pie, cut boiled beef into slices, season and brown; add a. gravy to the meat cover with mashed potatoes or biscuit crust, and brown in the oven
 Use a paper dishrag. It is far more sanitary than a cloth, is firm, and cleans well. One lasts for about a month; can then be burned, and an other purchased in it's place.
 When making mnsh, do not thicken it too much or the mush will be harsh and unpleasant to eat. Quit thickening before you think it thick enough and it will be about right
 A sheet of tin, fitted to the size of your gas stove, placed over the top of the range will impart heat to several saucepans placed upon it at the expense of only one burner being a1igIt.
 When machining soft or thin ma terial, the tension of the machine should be 1oosened, otherwise the fabric vii Ipucker. A tighter tension is necessary for heavier and thicker materials.
 Irish stew is good dish for dim ner on blustery winter night. Cook a beef shank and add to the meat in the kettle sliced onions. carrots
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
OIRCULAR sKIRT, W1rH YoKE.

While this is one Of the seasons most simple skirts it is also one or the most fashionable. The destgn is carried out in diagonal serge. B yards being rel qIfrsd if 64 inches wide. and 256 yards if A inches wide. The circular yoke is cut in one piece with high waist-1fne. Buttons Of the same material form the only trimming for the skirt-
 Becauso of the extremely simple line the skirt is both easy to cut and 1t. Usiug 54-inoh material, q length is drst folded; then the back and the yoke are placed on a lengthwise fold oE the serge. me Front is arranged on a lengthwtse thre4Al If the very short enect Is pre- eaFre6 the skirt should be cut off ct the lower edges of the front and back on small s'on perforationa.
 Now. take the front and turn under the edges of the gore ana yoke at nuEchess lap front gore on left, centers even. using large 70" perforations to determine the center Stitch. leaving edges free above single large %" per. iteration for opening. Join gores as notched- Sew yoke to gores. notches and centers even. Single small ..o'' perrcrations in yoke indicate center front.
 Adjust a webbing or q straight strip Of canvas two inches wide to position underneath upper edge Of skirt for 8 stay: stitch upper edges together
 The most fashionable finish for the plain circular skirt Is a deep hem The smart exception Is. of course. the band or fur. but this is cftent1mes too ex- pensive for the everyday dress allow az1cs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
DOES PEACE BRING
 EF'FENEIlNAtsY? {?

One of the principal contentious of people who believe in European n1ili- tarasn. is that continued peace leads to Apftness and effeminancy This is as mat ksria1istic age, it is argued. and in ouf hustle for money making power to endure suffering and danger are Iost
 Yet little Belgium has had peace practically century. During that fir1e It had grown rich and powerful 1rldnstriA1 fly Several generations had 1ivea and dteds without the snffeI1ngs Of ar. Yet nowhere fn history is there story Of greater herofsfn than that or the Belgium people since last August. Similarly, the other s1aEiens of Europe have been at peslee for 1l1a years. apparently without de- te1Iaration of courage.
 Ordinary daily life is full of strug- gles Sickness death, pain, 1onshness, thazupport of a family under hard ln- due1riaI conditions, these are condi- tfous producing resolution and cpazr- age Here is one consolation Of the tragic losses Of the war. that 1t shows that the human race despite growing prosperity, has not lost it's physical fiber.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
TO-DAY'S POEM

 NIURNUR OF A SUMMERS DAY. Here. where the reaper was at work of late, In this high fields dark corner. where he leaves His coat, his basket and his earthen cruse, And in the sun all morning binds the sheaves, Then here. at noon, comes back his stores to use: Here will T sit and wait, While to my ear from uplands far away The bleating of the folded flocks is With distant cries of reapers in the All the live murmur of summers day. Screened is this nook o'er the high half reap'd field. And here till. sundown, Shepherdi : will I be. Through the thick corn the scarlet popies peep And round green roots and yeliowing stalks see Pale blue convoIvllIJls in tendrils creep: And air-swept Hndens yield Their scent, and rustic down their perfumed showers Of bloom on the bent grass where am laid, And bower me from the August sun
 Matthew Arnold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

Of course every young man takes pardonable pride in seeing the girl whom he cakes about look just a fri- f1e prettier and more stylish than oth- CT fellows eNeethearts There are girls who have knaek of looking well in most anything But when one is as poor as she is pretty and has a lover well worth the winning, clothes are a mighty important matter to her. She must either dress as we'll as other girls or stay away from gala gather tngs to which he invites her.
 It's all very well to hear in song and story about the white, simple frock in which a girl carried off the role Of bell at the ball. But nowadays a girl so robed would look a trump when compared to the pretty young things floating about her in cfiffon, satin, ana spangIed bodices. 4 young man of sense who puts on a7is think ing cap knows that a. tidy little sum can be expended for these Svisps of lace and tuIIe called dancing frocks. He also knows that she who must count her pennies cannot afeusd tO iTl- duige in them.
 IIe thinks ttp Q pretty scheme to help out When he suggests their eat ing 8 philopena, he explains, that the almond shell, which contains two ker- neis sinteadk of one, is the ideal offer ing tor the purpose. He and his sweetheart each eat a kernel. making a wish the meanwhile. It's game to give and take. After the eating. if the girl hands the young man a book and in a moment of forgetfulness he takes it from her hand, all she has to do is to exclaim, sPhi1opena.s and he must pay the forfeit by presenting her with a gift. It usually consists of a box Of bonbons, music; or flowers. But there are willy sweethearts who
 
 gift they would hardly dare offer oth- erwise-a stylish evening wrap, hat, or a set of furs
 It places the young woman to whom it is presented in a most embarrassing position. She is usually between two nninds-qs to whether she VIII refuse it on the ground that it IS hardly proper to- accept wearing apparel from any one outside of her own fam iIy or take it, lest he should be of tended. She realizes that he means we'll. but what if they should ever have g falling out and part2 She could not bring herself to appear in It after that.
 The safest and best way is for a girl to state frankly that she will not accept a gift Of any value. simply a little toker1--frt1ft flowers, or 6 mag azfne It is not wise or best for girl to be under obligation to her beau for even a pair of gloves or any arti- c1e of adornment If she cannot pur- chase 1t herself, she should bravely 70 without it. A man will respect her all the more and think twice as much of her for taking this stand. Even her wedding clothes he should pur- chase. When he marrfes her it is time enough for him to assume her a,iIls. There are men who are ir1con- staerate enough to cast in wonnap's s face all he did for her before mar rfage Such sta,bs cut deep. Court ship is not the time for gift-raa king
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

turnips and potatoes; also little dump lings. Season well.
 Plan the Christmas dinner two weeks ahead and let the family assist in the preparations. The children can stone raisins, nuts can be cracked and mince meat made, two days be- fore they are used, and lose none of their good flavor.
 Onions are in their prime just now sagreeab1e eye-smarting can be avoided if the onion is peeled from the root end. Afterwards, rub the hands with salt, and wash to take away the smell. Parsley leaves re- move the odor from the breath
 A simple method to soften hard water is to boil 1t for a quarter of an hour, pour it into an earthen jug, add a quarter of an ounce of com mon soda to each two gallons stir, and when cold carefully pour off the clear water from the sediment
 The rough end. of the roast can be ground up and it will make very good hamburg steak.
 Pieces of stale bread may be sav- ed for brown-betty pudding, queen pudding or bread mullins
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
(Contdnued.l

Wa11fngford arose with the apoioget1c air of one who has already outstayed the limits of purpoSeIess call, but he paused to admire the pretty perspec- tive over the desk, That's 8 magnif- cent 1deal,' he politely commented DO you figure on achieving it in the near futnre?'
 MT. Griswa1d, who was a keen, strong. aggressive, middle aged man of brilliant ideas and fighting fire, stood up and dwe1t heroical1y on his pet water color "Yes,s he suddenly de sfaimed. with vast determination.
 sI hope you do,' smiled Wa1lingford, shaking hands with him. e'It will beau tify TarryvilIe so much that am sorry I can not live near enough to watch your studios grow.s
 eWait a minute hes1tated Mr Gris- waId, and Wa1lingford allowed him ample time for great thought.
 You spoke a while ago of buying my property. How much do you ofTerg.
 "A hundred thousand dollars" stated WaIangtord
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
A sensilsle Sweetheart
nnM Mss I.ibssey:

xssar Mzss Libbey:
 9f yea feel that your Aance cannot afford Co give you a diamond engage ment ring what is the next most ap propriate ring to ask for if you are given the liberty of choosing? Can one tactfully advice against buying a diamond if vows have been plighted and you feel sure that a. diamond is his 1ntertions, although hes has nos said anything about the ring? Do good pearls turn black or change color when worn in the kitchen?
 BR M. admire your good judgment in suiting your desires to your dance's pocketbook Pearls are not the best choice. why not accept a ring whose stone stantAas for your birth month2 Should 1t fall on the diamond month, choose something else which your jew eIer wiI fecoEn7nend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
4 Broken Heart
Dear Miss L1ibbe

Dear Miss Ldbbex
 IArn q girl of nlneteon and am con- sfdeted very good looking; have dark eyes and hair am deeply in love with . young man Of twenty one. He has always seemed as if he cared g great deal for me. Has often told me he loved mo. We have been core aponain9 until lately, and he quit writing all Of a. sudden. Can you tell me the reason for this? Some time ago we were out walking one night, and he asked me to be his wife. I ac- cepted him He has never said any more about 1t. I am plzz1ed. Should [ mention it 10 him or not Please give me your advice. am broken hearted.
 As matters have progressed thus far, you may as well know his inten- tions in regard to the future: There are men who do not raEerd highly a prize too easily won. DO not refer to his dasirciination to correspond; treat that mater lightly. If you have a fa- ther, brother or uncle, you might del- egate to him the task Of having a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
HISS LIRBEYS REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS
(cserect name and addrasa muse be given to tnsre ataezlt9Oms
 but not to pEf1at.S tAddfeas letteEs to LaurA Jeaa EAs. Des. s1s President sG<eeE.
 Brooklyn. N. X.I
Don't Look For Trouble
Dear Miss I.ibbey::

Dear Miss Liobey:
 am 8 young girl and have been going with a young man six years my senior for over g year, : and we have been engaged for five months and have never quarreIed or had any fall ing-out. but got along smoothly. There is an old saying, True love never runs smooth Do you think it is true? love him dearly, and he says that he will never care for an- other girl as he does me. Please ad- wise me.
 o. J. There is nothing to advise about, unless 1t might be to exercise great care t1at no angry word shall ever pass betwsen you. I think you are both very happy and win continue SC.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

It is quite possible to fry potatoes whole, and not as "chips.'' When they are nearly boiled, but not crack ing, put them in a stewpan with a piece of butter, or beef dripping; shake them about to prevent burning until they are brown and crisp; drain and serve.
 If the mother of the family is a, very busy person, and if the trim mings of the Christmas tree seems one thing too much, try giving the kiddies the fun of trimming it them selves. This, Of course, applies only to the children who have grown out of the baby stage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
\ CORNER FOR COOKS
WaInut I.ayer CsAA.

Take one cup of butesr, esFe cuhs efi sugar. three cups of siftea fear, Aszr eggs, one cup of water. two teAspoon- fuls of baking powder and one tea spoonful of vanilla- Mix and bake in four layers. Filling. four cups of brown sugar, one cup of sweet milk and one cup of butter. Boil until it stiffens when dropped in water, then stir in one and one-half pounds Of English walnuts and one pound Of chopped raisins. Frost with whiee icing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
Alrnond Cake Fflline.

An almond custard filling is made from one cup of hot cream, the yoIks of three eggs, three tahlespoonfuls Of sugar, two teaspoonfuls of cornstarch and one cup of blanched chopped almonds Beat the yolks sugar and cornstarch together, stir the hot cream into this stir brislkly and con. stantly. and when it is cool add the almonds. Spread between the layers .oI .catAe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
Pecan Cookies.

Prepare enough oceans to make one pint Of meat and grind them into flour in the food chopper. Cream one cup of sugar with two tab1eapo poonfuls of butter, and three eggss two table spoonfuls of milk, pinch of salt and the ground nuts. Use barely enough flour to make a dough. It must not be too stiff nor too thin, just a good ro1l- ing dough. Cut into cakes and bake a. light brown
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
Almond Balls.

To one cup Of cold chopped veal twelve chopped bIanched almonds, one-nah a teaspoonful of salt, one egg. pepper to taste. and one cup of tomato sauce. Mix the meat. alnnonds and seasoning and moiEten with the well beaten egg Ro1i into balls the size of a walnut and set in a baking pan. Pour over them the hot tomato sauce. Cook in a hot oven for twen- ty minutes. Garnish with parsley or water cress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
eTo Be Continued.)

F. A. Thompson. an army aviator, ascended from Staten Island. N. xa and from height of 5000 feet. loop ed-the-Ioop four times. He had to be lifted from his machine, as he was numb from the cold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
F,rnit arl.I Nut SalsId.

< A delicious salad is made by cutting up preserved ginger, orange marna-s Iade, nuts and dates Mix these with a little lemon juice and place in wine glasses. Into this blend the whites of egEA. and put with nut meat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
ACCEPTING CLOTHES
 FROM A BEAU

"A gaudy dress and gentle air !. May slightly touch the heart, But it's innocence and modesty That po1ishes the dart. 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

The basketball practice for the girls team was postponed from yesterday afternoon to this afternoon at the Boys club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

Wreaths and Laurel Roping
 JOHN RECI1 & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

Girl Wanted? Read The Farmer Want Ads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

heart-to-heart talk with him regard ing you and your interests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

The shortest meeting of the Attn Ietic association on record was held yesterday noon in the Assembly hall and all speed records were broken The read and accepted, an amendment to the constitution voted upon and an announcement made all in the short space of five minutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

Wreaths and Laurel Ropinu
 JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
Daily DoIngs Of The
 High SChOol Students

The regular monthly meeting of the sophomore class will be held toT1sor- row at the close of school iii the As- sennbly hall The class motto and col or will be selected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17

Miss Foster, manager or the giris' basketball team, has announced that she has secured the Meriden girls to furnish the opposition in the preiinnin- ary game Saturday The boys team will play the Ansonia High hve and two good games will surely be played. The tickets are now on sale and may be secured from any members of eith- CT team or at the door Saturday. Danc- Ing will follow the game which is to; be played at the Boys club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
cNAFER tE =. ~

HE R. GRIsWALD mwartIIy gasp
 ed It almost seemed an omen that Wa4ingford had named
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-17
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

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