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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-23
ITTRhC TONS r 1.-THE THEATRES
POLES THEATRE

Doubtless you have heard of the fa- nous Jungman Family of European wire artists, but at any rate their ap- pearance in the headline position of the new bill opening today at Polis theatre will be heralded with keen de+ light and appreciation by Bridgeport theatregoers. Together with plenty of other big feature acts it goes to make up a banner program that is of su- preme quality. including the latest and greatest productions of photo- plays that are shown exclusively at Foli's.
 The Jung7nan Family are the world S premier wire artists and, their accom- p1ishments include the most difficult tricks performed. besides many thrill CTS of their own creation, never be-
 fore performed in this country. Beauty and grace Do1nbined with talent make 1 1t an exceptional act that pleaaes. Musical enthusiasts will revel in the special attraction offered by Banta. Brothers, four of the most wonderful of yaudevflle's musicians, who are ex- perts with g. big variety of instr1- ments. It is high class and unusual ly delightful act
 A distinct novelty will be afforded by Polly Prirn. a highly talented and quaint ; appearing cornedienne. Her uniques mannerisms and personality com bined with live, sparkling comedy 1 in a catchy novelty act will prove a strong section of the program.
 Just the kind of an act that pIeases will be presented by James T Grady & Co., in a comedy sketch entitled Tine Toll Gsate.,,s which will afford oceans of riotous laughter combined
 withSa touch of pathos that is refresh ing 1 Charles Gibbs, the famous mimic
 comedian, is real live wire and will be present with his clever contribu- ton Of merlin er1t
 Broad way favorites, will delight with a wlnir,wind singing, talking and dan
 cling speciality that is really a gem.
 sTfle Diamond SmuEglers'. in three reels and .@The Double Shadow in l two reels will be shown in addition to I the regular first run photoplaya.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-23
THE PLAZA

With such a headliner as the Five Bennett Sisters in their novel and in teresting exhibition of athletic sports, including boxing, fencing, wrestling and bag punching, the Plaza should see a repetition of the phenomenal business of last week when another ibig girl act held the feature position The Bennett Sisters are all marves of physical development and are won derfully agile. This quintette of beau tIful young women are all built on the Annette KelIernan style and a series of poses illustrating the favor ite ''waIlops of famous hghters,'' forms one of the delightful features of the novelty.
 His wdfe,' the title of a comedy sketch presented by Julie Edwards &, Go. will illustrate the comic side of married life in g, manner that is bound to be thoroughly appreciated. Miss Edwards is an accomplished comedienne and she is ably supported by a, cast Of talented laugh-provokers Lawrence & Lawrence in their sing ing, talking and piano playing offer ing are confident of winning laurels. Elizabeth tMcAfee, the miniature pri- ma donna. recognized as one Of the most fashionab1y dressed women on
 the vaudeville stage. has also been se- cured s
 '-The Human Billiard Table, is the
 way Kashima is billed and that is really what he ds. Let it suffice to I jugslers now appearing and that his work is going to be greatly appre- ciated-
 "our Mutual Girl,,' How Villains 1 Are Made a two reel Keystone fea-
 turing Little Billy and all the other favorites, The CrucTble,,' and siSally, Elopement, 2 compose the bill.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-23
PARK THEATRE
..LrrrLE LOST SISTER. :.

..Little Lost Sister said to be one of the greatest white slave plays ever written. will play at the Park theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with daily matinees. The play was dram atized by E. E. Rose from the story which Virginia. Brooks, the Joan of Arc of West Hammond, made famous and which she has now arranged to publish in book form, in English, Ger man and French
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-23
DR. ANNA noNnRp sA Avf. .4e-

Washington, March 2Adyocates of woman suffrage de- discouraged because they lost their the adoption of constitution extending the right of suffrage The Senate voted thirtyfive for the against it. twohirds affirmative vote being for passage Dr Anna Howard shaw picture herewith and other suf rage point the majority of favor of the proof that their had scored triumph willing admit The National American Woman Suffrage socation which Dr. Shaw is president announced that the leaders going the big suffrage here May g. They said that 10000
 would take part in the parade and that promised to spectacular that has taken place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-23
STOMACH UPSET?
Get At the Real Cause-Take pr. Edwards Olive Tablets.

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 That's what tf1ousands of stomach sufferers are doing now. Instead of fss ki7g tonics, or trying to patch up 8 Ksoo1 digestion. they are attacking the real cause Of the ailnent-cloEged lsy@< and disordered bowels
 Er. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse the liver in a soothing, healing way, when the liver and bowels are per for ming their natural functions, away goes indigestion and stomach trou- bless
 If you have bad taste in your mouth, tongue coated, appetite poor, lazy. don't-care feeling, no ambition or energy, troubled with undigested food. you should take Olive Tablets, the substitute for caIom eL
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with Olive oil. You will know them by their olive color. They do the work without gripings cramps or pain.
 Take one or two at bedtime for quick relief so you can eat what you Hka At 10c and 25c per box. The Olive Tablet Company Co1umbus, o. All dxzEEIstAs-AklEs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-23
TIE LYRlG
CLASSMATES

For the first three days of this week ..1e5lassTnates,'' the second Klaw & Err Ianger success to be presented in mo- ton pictures. will be the principal at traction at the Lyric theatre both matinee and evening. This popular college play with Robert Edson play ing the leading role made. a big hit throughout the country and played to crowded houses for a, full season at the Hudson theatre, New York .sClassmates' is a play that possesses a, story that will appeal to every spec tator. This story tells of two class mates at West Point who were rivals for the hand of the samo girl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-23
ALLIANCE FRANCHISE.

An illustrated lecture on ''Episodes daus r Historic de France will be de Iivered by Colonel Valery Hayard. Medical Corps U. S. Army, (retiredl ) before the Bridgeport Group of the Alliance Erancaise at the Hotel Strat- field, Tuesday evening. March 24, at 8 o'clock. The annual lecture by Col. Havard is always one of the most in- teresting and valuable events of the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-23
DIsORDERED KIDNEYS @ CAUSE MUCH MISERY

With pain and misery by day. sleep disturbing bladder weakness at night, tired, nervous rundown men and women everywherez are glad to know that Foley Kidney Pills restore health and strength. and the regular action of kidneys and bladder. HindIe Drug Sfore-A {1v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-23

Foley Cathart1c Tablets are entire ly effective, thoroughly cleansing and always pleasant in action. They con- tain blue flag, are a remedy for con- stipation and sluggish liver, and a tonic to the bowels, which are improv- ed by their use. Try them. They do not fail to give relief and satisfac- ton. Hindle's Drug Store-Adv.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21
WILSON'S OUTFIT
 ARRIVES VALDEZ
house Supplies to Tiekhell-Re- port Train Fine

Six teams belonging to the J. E. Wilson Transportation Co. returned to Valdez at noon today in charge of Ambrose Bell They left here a few days ago with six tons of mining and roadhouse supplies for Tiekhell and had no trouble at any point along the line.
 This is in marked contrast to the trouble that the Copper River and ing during the same period, all their trains being stalled on account of weather conditions prevailing on the Copper river route.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21
GIRL DISCOVERS ::
 A RICH UNCLE

MILWAUKEE,, March 21.--A charge of the Wisconsin State Industrial School for Girls one day and the next the ward of wealthy uncle-that is the fortune of Helen Sherman, of Stevens Point Wis, who for a little more than two years has been in the state institution. The uncle is Char les Page, of Tulsa, Okla, said to have an income of $5,ooo a day from oil. who has adopted 300 poor children and hopes to swell the number to l. 900. Helen's relationship to Mr. Page became known when his philan- thropy gained publicity recently. Miss Mary J. Berry, superintendent of the school, suggested that Helen write to, him. She did, and back came hies ahswer telling the girl to start for 'Tulsa.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21
MYNT0SH TEAMS
 RETURNING VALDEZ
Freighter Left Chistochina at Noon Today and Will Arrive in
 Valdez Soon.

Robert Mcintosh wired from Chis- tochna today that he had delivered all his freight for Slate creek and that he would be back in Valdez in about five days.
 Several parties have arranged with him to take freight to the Nelchina and have been anxiously awaiting his return The trail in good condition and there should be no trouble land ing everything in good shape.
 The interest in the Nelchina is un- abated and many enquiries are com ing on every boat from prospectors their luck in the new diggings.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21
Special Change Tonight.

Special Saturday change of pictures tonight at the Orpheum:
 Man in the Making, picture showing all the safety appliances to save machinery accidents. drama.
 Bedelia, one thousand feet of com- edy.
 Special music tomorrow with late pictures.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21
Notice of Election.

Notice is hereby given that mu-- nicipal election will be held Tuesday, April seventh, 1914, at the Fire Hall in the Town of Valdez, for the pur- pose of electing seven councilmen to serve for the period of one year, ana one member of the local School Board for the position of clerk for term of three years. The polls will be opened at nine o'clock a. m., and will be closed at seven o'clock p. Ill. of said day.
 The following persons shall, be qualified electors for councilmen:
 All citizens of the, United States, or those who have declared their in tention to become such, of the age of twenty-one years, who have been bona fide residents of Alaska for one year and of the Town of Valdez for six months next preceding said cleo tion.
 The following persons shall be qualified, electors for officers of School Board: !. All adults who are citizens of the United States, ors7who have declared their intention to become such, and who are residents of the Valdez School District. x .. s3
 Judges of election are 'Chas. Sea green, Heber Smith and J. J.FCayana.:
 The clerks are c. J. Todd and Joe Kaher. ' ,H < s:'..,ss :.
 RANDALL E. ASHBY, <
 T. Town Clerk.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

FOR RENT--Four rooms partly furnished; price reasonable. Apply at Valdez Drug Co. If.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

In. taking an ocean trip some peo-- ple, can't even keep down their ex- penses. '
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

A. w. Balzmir, we'll known in Alas ka as the Russian Kid, arrived from Fairbanks yesterday and left on the Northwestern for Seattle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

FOR RENT or lease, one pool. .anc one billiard table complete. Inquire at the Big Place. Also moving picture machine in first-class condition. tn
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21
Moose Dance Saturday.

Don't forget the regular Saturday cellent lunch. k22
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

There are many different kinds of fame as there are jags. but they all leave yoG with a:hig head.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Have your watch repaired at the Valdez Drug Co. by an experienced workman. All work guaranteed and promptly done If
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Eye glasses fitted for ,1.0O and up. Plant & Co, jewellers. tf~
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21
LOCAL BREviTlES.

LOCAL BREVITlES.
 Watch crystals 25c, Plant tS Co. If 1
 Joe Dierringer left this morning for 1 Shoup bay. Suits pressed for $1.00 at Sllver- mans. the tailor. Telephone 19S Nick Meckem is suffering with d sprained ankle. Watches cleaned $15O. Ail wolk guarante Plant & Co. jewellers. If Joe Baxter came in last evening from Gold creek.
 Dr. German, the dentist, is back and is prepared to attend to his patients. Nugget jewelry made to order by G. o. Reinke at the Valdez Drug Co.
 II. Conrad left for the Cameron Johnson this morning. POSITION WANTED-By a com potent cook in camp or home. Box 194 or telephone 100 If The Kiss, tonight at the Orpheum change of pictures.
 Watch and jewelry repairing. All work guaranteed and delivered promptly. Plant & Co.,, jewellers. If
 The launch B. F. M. left here this mornng for Port Wells. Special Saturday change of pie lures at the Orpheum tonight. Dr. German, the dentist, is back and {! is prepared to attend to his patients. 1 Will leave Valdez about March 3Oth for Nelchina and Slate creek. Robert Mcintosh. t1 we'll attended Change of pictures to- night.
 Glasses $100 and up. G. 0. Reinke at Valdez Drug Co. If
 Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver. mans, the tailor Telephone 198.
 Miss Marie Studler left this morn ing on the Northwestern for trip to the states.
 G. o. Reinke, the watcnmaker and jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co. All work guaranteed.
 FOR RENT-Four rooms over the Valdez Drug Store. Inquire of Val dez Drug Company. If II FOR SALE or for rent, 2U-rOOm house, furnished, with or without din ing room. c. B. Smith, agent. k 25 WANTED--A position as camp cook for small outfit. Mrs. Frank Hoffman.
 Main springs $150. All work de- livered on time. Plant & Co.,, jew elers. If 
 II Charles Anderson will leave for the Nelchina in the morning and will take in any private mail. Leave letters at the Northern saloon.
 Music! Music! Music!
 All the latest popular musi: at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Have your watch repaired at the Valdez Drug Co. by an experienced workman. All work guaranteed and promptly done If 1 A w BalZmir we'll known in Alas
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Suits pressed for $10o at Silver mans. the tailor. Telephone 198.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Music! Music! Music! All the latest popular music at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Glasses $1.00 and up. G. 0. Reinke at Valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

The matine at the Orpheum was well attended. Change of pictures to- night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Will leave Valdez about March 3Oth for Nelchina and Slate creek. Robert Mcintosh tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Dr. German, the dentist, is back and is prepared to attend to his patients.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Charles Anderson will leave for the Nelchina in the morning and will take in any private mail. Leave letters at the Northern saloon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Miss Marie Studler left this morn ing on the Northwestern for trip to the states.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Dated this 18th day of March, l1s14.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

Main springs $1.50. All work de livered on time. Plant & Co.,, jew elers. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-03-21

G. 0. Reinke, the watcnmaker and jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co. All work guaranteed
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-04-03

The county convention of the
Modern Woodman lodge was held
in Meridian Wednesday afternoon.
Clerk j L. Waggoner Of the Mer-
idian lodge, opened the session,
and Rolly Howry was afterwards
selected as chairman and J. r.
Baird secretary.
The following delegates were
present:
Boise w. J Mcleod, w. H.
Tyer, II. w. Tennyson, K. III
Hulser, M. S. Parker, G.. r.
Mueller, q Genereux, Bert Camp,
A. w. Kool, S. p. Holloway.
M eridian William Howry
Freem Eakins, Rolly Howry, w
j. Luscombe.
The purpose of the convention
was to select delegate to the
state camp meeting at Sand Point
in May, and w. FL. Tyer was
selected as such delegate, with
j #. Baird as alternate.
As the question If rates will be
discussed, the delegate was in.
structed Ito favor adequate rates
bat on a basis not to result in
hardship for the older member"
Boise was selected as the meet.
ing place of the next county con.
vention, to convene at 8 p. m.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-04-03

Alta meeting of the state high
way commission Monday, at which
a large number Of prominent men
we're pr esent, the route OF the
state highway was definitely de-
cided upon. The route from Boise
westward is as follows: Boise
through Meridian to Nampa. From
Nampa to Caldwell, thence to
Falk's, New Plymouth, Fruit
land and Payette.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-04-03
a Mammoth Temperance Meeting.

The big Anti-Saloon rally at
Boise last week was the biggest
meeting of any kind held at Boise
for many months, and the enthus-
iasm was in proportion to its size.
A special train Thursday brought
a thousand additional delegates
and the parade along Main street
was an "eye-opener' to the bust
ness men of Boise, especially those
who live down town and are not
aware Of the widespread move
ment on the outside for prohibit
ton. Tt would be impossible to
give synopsis of the addresses
made at the convention, but re-
ports from around the state gave
assurance of the election of dry
representatives to the legislature
this winter, which will give to
Idaho the first statewide prohibit
ton law. In 1909 there were 1000
saloons in Idaho. To-day there
are It's. Meridian was we'll repre-
scented at the convention and &
big banner meridian Dry 1915,
a to /" was conspicuous in the
parade.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-04-03
Interesting Contest.

The district contest at the M. e.
church last Friday evening, con-
Quoted by the public schools of
Meridian and adjoining districts,
was attended by large crowd.
In the primary division Little
Orphan Annie" was recited,
Hester Yost, of the Ustick district
winning first prize. In the Inter
mediate, Bernice Harms and Beryl
Hedges sang the duet, "The
Swing" and received first prize.
aLittle Boy Blue" was recited,
Teddie Millspaugh receiving first,
and being the only boy to receive
prize. The last three mentioned
are Meridian pupils.
In the grammar division, Ruby
Waits, of Ustick, got first with
the recitation "Papa's Letter" In
the other recitation, Counting
Eggs Carolyn Pfaffie of Merid-
ian, received first, and in the
double duet, "Springtime," pupils
from Ustick received first. The
prize winners will contest at Star
i II the county contest, Friday
evening, May LIST.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-04-03
Notice TO Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received by the
board of county commissioners of Ada
county, Idaho, for grading roads, con.
structiod of culverts and hauling
gravel in the following districts: Val
ley road for distance of about two
miles southeasterly from Eagle; south
from Eagle to Crowder hill, about two
miles and about seven miles in the
sections lying between the Boise-Me-
ridian concrete road on the south and
the Settlers canal on the north for a
distance of about two and one-half
miles west of the line running north
from the east end of the fair grounds.
The grading averages about 14O0
cubic yards per mile.
Bids will be received on the same
day for the gravel hauling for the
three miles of road extending one
mile south and two miles north from
Yost.
Plans and specifications on file in
the Office of the auditor of Ada county.
Each bid must be accompanied by
certified check for 5 per cent of the
amount bid in favor of William How
ell, chairman, as evidence of good
faith. Failure to enter into contract
will forfeit any right to certified
check.
Bids must be plainly marked on
outside of envelope Sealed bids for
- (specifying for what part of
work. Bids must be filed on or be-
fore 2 O'Clock p. m, Saturday, April
4, 1914 The right is reserved to ac-
cept or reject any or all bids.
BY order of the board Of county com
rnissioners. - William Howell, chair
man. tSeaD Attest: Stephen Utter,
Clerk.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-04-03


Traders day sale in Meridian
April 4th Remember the date.
v. Richardson for your buggy
painting. Price according to your
rig. 81 TO 80.
Arthur Smith 10 qnarantined at
his home at Ustick on account Of
an attack Of smallpox.
A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Ned Hasbrouck in Meridian,
Monday. March 30
Next Monday evening tho viii
lage board Of Meridian viii meet
in regular monthly session.
Wanted. To buy 80 or rs good
chickens. p. Il. Rawn, Midday
place.
For Sale Two fine sows and
ten young pigs. Earl Q. Biddick.
Phone $40.
Willard Turner, proprietor Of
Turner's pharmacy. made bust
nsss trip to Emmett Tuesday.
Miss Felva Kooken has returned
from a Boise hospital, much inn
proved in health and strength
Mrs. Guy Remington has return
ed from her trip to Iowa, where
she was called by the death Of a
sister.
Mrs. J. f. Whitlock has pur-
chased half block Of land in the
south part Of town Of Monte
b. Gwinn.
For Sale--R, /. Red and Buff
Leghorn eggs for Matching. En-
quire OF Mrs. G.. f. Edwards,
phone No. 1897, Meridian.
Allen Wilcox has rearranged
his drug store, giving more light
and room, and has made a place
for new soda fountain.
Wanted stock to pasture on
good blue grass meadow. Also
town cows. Enquire p. Il, Rawn,
Midday place.
A nine-pound son was born
Monday, March 30. to MIR. and
Mrs. Lee Headrick, residing two
miles west Of Meridian.
Anderson Il Tobias have been
granted a license as auctioneers
by the county commissioners d
Ada county.
For Sale Soft Maple and Corl
Bark Elm shade trees. Is cents
and up. Rates on larger quaint
ties. Mrs. Geo. E. Gregory. Phon,
$40.
William Moreland shipped two
carloads Of beef stock which b,
has been feeding on his ranch ,
mile south Of town the past winte
TO the Portland market Saturday
w. R. Yoakley, brother of Mrs
Il. X. Deck, has returned afte
nine months spent in northern
Idaho, being in the timber bel
near Lewiston during the pas
winter.
Marshal Downey now rings thu
curfew at nine o'clock instead 0
at eight, the summer schedul
giving the kids an hour more 0
time in which they can appear Of
the street.
James w. Harrell has returne'
home after a week spent at
Boise hospital, While there h
was operated on for hemorrhoidi
and being successful, will n
doubt furnish much relief.
j. l.. Alvord, who was so serious
~ anjured in runaway acciden
in Meridian ten days ago, was 8
much better yesterday that he wa
able to walk down town. He !
still very weak and it viii be som
tims before he can go 70 work.
While sn ordinance for speed
ing may not be necessary, aevera
"spurts'' of auto drivers in Nerd
ian during the past Eeek, woul
suggest that as there ara smsl
1h5fdror f,aeaipO Mt afreet eroae
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-04-03

One week from next Sunday il
Easter.