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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
Connecticut Soldiers
 Back From National
 Shooting Tournament


 Home from the national rife and pistol matches in which he partici- pated at Jacksonville Fla, Captain Elias S. Hall of the Eleventh cona- pany, Connecticut Coast Artillery corps. has many interesting stories to tell of his experiences while in the south. The members of the state team have all returned to their homes ex- cetp the team captain, Major Earl D. Church of Hartford, who went from Florida for a trip through Cuba
 In addition to winning the Evans skirmish match, the trophy for which was a massive silver loving cup, the members of the team felt very proud that they made a higher score in the pistol match than did the United States army cavalry team. The Con necticut National Guard team made 634 points in the pistol match.
 Captain Hall and Lieut.. Joseph D. Felsted, the Second Infantry New Haven, won prizes in the Wimbledon cup match. Captain Henry F. Lad bury, First Infantry, New Britain, won a cash prize in the members match. Sergeant Russell B. Abbe of the First Infantry, Hartford, and Ser geant John Fftzgibbon of the Second Infantry, Waterbury, won cash prizes in the Presidents match.
 All officers and men of the Connectd- cut National Guard are highly pleased with the showing made by their team
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
AVIATOR DEFEATS ENEMY
 CRAFT IN SKIES

London. Oct. 27-Communication between the German and Bull garian armies is on the point of be ing established and the dispatch of munitions to Constantinople is ex- pected to begin within few days, according to information from Turin Severin. Rumania, sent to the Times by it's correspondent in Bucharest.
 This communication is being offer ed in the northeastern corner of Ser bia where the distance between the Hungarian and Bulgarian frontier is only forty miles in Q direct line.
 The despatch describes the Aus trfan occup8t:o-3 of Tekia, which was accomplished after bombardment lasting many hours. Austrian troops crossing the Danube in S6 boats. The advance in Kladovo immediately fol- lowed At o'clock Tuesday morn ing K1adovo was in flames, the Ser bians having started many fires. Re- fugees froFsa K1adovo reaching the Rumanian shore of the Danube in cluded civil authorities and several Serbian officers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
THE PRETrrEsr FACE

ana the most beautiful han0s arc ox. ten olsfigured by an unsightAy wart. 1t can, easily be removed in Few days without paAn by uSing CyruA Wart Remover. For sale only at The Cyrus FharnaSy. 41S FaaT6aad Ava Ax-----~~-E 4az-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27

U UNION LABEL PANTS B USE LYFORD BROTHERS BUY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
Bryan Urging Ohio
 To Be tDry" State

London. ohio, Oct. 27.-Continuins his plea for a dry Ohio, former Sec retary of State William J. Bryan de- 1ivered here this morning the first of a series of speeches he was to make today in the central and northwestern parts of the state.
 4'I have been interested in reforms and have seen number of reforms grow. beginning amid denunciation and growing, and the nation has accented them, but T have never seen a reform srow so rapidly as the prohibition xcause," said the speaker. teThe cause certain to succeed. You may delay but you cannot prevent it."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
ALMANAC FOR TODAY
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, s.. PROBATE COURT.
October 25. 1915.

October 25, 1915. < Estate of Earl w. Lindel1. late oh- the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict Of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will bo debarred a re- coverS All persons indebted to said Estat= are requested eo nlake im- mediate payment to
 JOHN M. LINDELL4,
 Administrator Newport, R. l. a%p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27

Cash payments of the third Ger man war loan have reached 72 per cent. of the total.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
Attacked By Epilepy,
 She Drowns Off Boat

Poquonnock, Conn. Oct. 27s-Mrs. Willis Futile was drowned this morn ing while put in a boat after oysters. She was Subject taAepiIeptic attacks and was found by Henry TherSar and Ernest Bogue, lean.ng out of the boat with her head under water It was believed she had an epi1eptic seizure and was drowned while under the in- fuence Of the attack. She leaves a husband, four daughters and four sons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
aas' sz!s zHs sE DILLON'S 45ss Als g.:I: zS Hartford AA-AAA - 0 Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading HGilliners
TT IS EASY TO SELECT A STYLISH SUITABLE
 AT THIS STORE.

Tore than two thousand Trimmed Hats to choose furnish ideas If prefer hat made to order
 attractive style feature introduced this but representation in this impressive display of modish millinery Whether you seek turbans or large kats quaint shaped effects of the style sailors you will what you want at this storepriced well be- low prevailing schedules.
 Made to order millinery strong feature with us and our experts will construct to meet your personal hat of gyle individuality and distinctive charm.
 Prices invariably lower than elsewhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
Paris to Name Street
 For Executed Nurse

Paris. Oct 27.-Protests against the execution of Miss Edith Caveu, the Red Cross nurse in Belgium, held by the city council and other Parisian bodies, are not, in the opinion of 5Iocal newspapers, a sufficient tribute. IA movement has been set on foot to perpetuate her memory by giving her which now bear names of German towns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OEr BRIDGEPORT, sa COUET OF PROBATE,
October 27. 1RIi

October 27, 1915. Estate of Martha E. Gearing late of the town of Bridgeport in said dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport. hath limited ana allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement, Those who neglect to present their ac,. counts, properly attested. VEitaisi said time, will be debarred a recovery. AlRl persons indebted to said estate arc rosI quested to make immediate payuaeno
 ALBERT J. GEARING,
 AdministratOF. 242b East Main St asP <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27
SAUNDERS MINISTRIES FOR
 ST. PATRICK'S PARISH

Final rehearsaIs are being held for the minstrel show. "A Night With the Boys" to be given by James Saunders on Thursday evening at Eagles hall for the benefit of St PatrtcI's Roman Catholic church Mir Saunders p1tu bring before the public an exception ally talented lot of young men who have been heard on previous occasions and have scored tremendous hits. The sJiInEkrel is under the personal super vision of MT. Saunders. The latest song hits will be sung and as an added attraction Harry Jeoy. the noted plan ist. will play.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-27

The fire committee of the present common council will have it's last meeting Friday night. There are a number of petitions for the storage of gasoline to be considered.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

big roadhouse with c1nesr approaca.
that Afforded q good spat for turning,
he slowed down aud ran the machine
up close. He turned around to Mrs.
Collins.
I'm afraid you've been kind o. lone
some back there" he said. He pointed
to the hotel and asked: win you
have little something to warm you
upT' ......
ImpulsiVely Jane grasped the hand
that was bringing the car to a stop.
oh, I don't think we'd better" she
said. Please" j..
Certainly not. II you don't wieh IT,"
Brand answered and shot the car
ahead.
Within the hestelry a fat and COM
PLEASANT proprietor had watched this
little tableau and at its conclusion he
scowIed.
Cold feet" he grumbled to a Gus
toner at the bar, "and | thought l
saw some easy money. Look at them.
One Of the girls queered the stop"
The customer looked. A glass
poised halfway to his lips dropped to
the bar with a crash.
Good LoTd!" said Dick, what's
up7"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

sYNoPsls.

Mr., ana AIRS. Reynolds move into their
new bungalow $500 down, balance Same
80 feHtI-~on Staten Island. Mrs. Collins.
neighhort calls before the household
ggodh are vet In order. Spring Dick
Meade, nswapapeF mar. cynis. socialist,
takes dinner and spends the night, The
Reynolds seem comfortable in their home,
bus with hint OF loneliness. Jane Rey-
noids goes 10 . city matinee with MIRA.
L0llias, and ~ her companions advice
pretnpas sickness To cover her neglect to
pr@yide dinner for Bob. Jane, confessIng,
IN EnrKiven for shnfnming. dick arrives
With aelfeatesaen forage. Dick warns Bob
agalBHt John Brand. Hobss old school.
mute, now member OF tho system, :"
who e expected to call. Jane eonfesses
wat TIE money for the butchers bill has
Rnhg Tor 3 new hat. Bob pleasantly re-
minds her Of the i'halanca same az rent"
Dick pFeathes socialism. Brand the pros
porous. member on ''tha system" calls
nFand Hudson Cement company presi-
Sent, efffTa Lob 10000 to use his position
90 chemist with the United Construction
company to cheat the specifications for
ecHa1nt wark On the peeos River dam
Jane cvsFhearing asks Bob to accept. FIls
se1nsai, In the face Of their poverty, ctiiiis
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
WANTED TO CONTINUE GAME
aaefetaFy Lane couidn't Understand
Osfeat In Golf While he Had
Ciuhs to Play.

Iossphns Daniels. secretary OF the
nagg. was invited the other day 20 go
nut and play golf.
u cant play n" said Daniels, II
made ~ my mind some time ago not
ta 70 n tor soIf until they change
the rules
How DO you meani''
Well untii they change the rules
sad fnake Il M good . game an
vhlnny.H
That recalls the tale they tell about
sao time Franklin K. Lane. now sec.
Rotary OF the interior. first undertook
the mastery OF golf.
Two enthusiastic ever the game lent
large set of clubs TO Lane and they
played q round. When they had
reached the last hole Lane walked
over 20 the nearest teeing place and
began attempts to drive of with each
stub Ia his sack, one after another.
Tbs games all over" they en-.
planned. gently.
We'll. aaknd Lane, picking up an.
etheg kind 81 club, "can't ] play my
hand out New York sun.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
BILIOUS, HEADACHE,
SICK 'CisCARETs'
Gently cleanse your liver and
sluggish bowels while
you sleep.
Get a fo-cent boz.


Sick headacie. biiIousness, dizzi.
ness. coated tongue. foul taste and foul
breath always trace them to torpid
liver; delayed. fermenting food In the
b1weis or sour, gaasy stomach,
Poisonous matter cIogged In the in.
teHsines, instead of being cast out
uf the Rystem Ia re-absorbed into the
bieed. When this poison reaches the
deiicate brain tissue II causes con-
geatlon and that dull. throbbing, sick.
oiing headache.
Gascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach. remove the sour, undieested
food and foul gases, take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out oil
che constipated waste matter and
Ueaaons In the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you Hieep~-n lOcent box
from your druggist means your head
rieaF. stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months. ADV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

Tho pan-American union Ia an ufsl-
elai organization made UP Of the TWEEN.
ir.One republics CIR the American con.
llnent ItH once Il In Washington
and IL executive officer IL John Bar.
tett. with the title Of director gen.
sral Of the pan.American Union. The
governing board which controls its &C.
tivltlas In composed OF the diplomatic
Representatives at washington or each
vi these nations, with the secretary
VI state OF the United states as lts
sttaarmsn, Its home h In beautiful
white marble palace which cost one
aaililon dollars, of which Andrew Car
aagsa sase three quarters OF million
dollars and the various governments
rave . quarter million dollars, -Les
les Weekly,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Frank Comment.

In his very, very early youth Mr.
Mumpser had been a pretty child. His
friends did not believe this was pos.
sible, and even he had forgotten all
about 1t until one day he unearthed a
painting of himself at that period
from among the old lumber.
This he handed to his wife as some
compensation for his present some
what worm.eaten appearance.
There, Alice" said Mrs. Mumpser,
proudly exhibiting the picture to the
servant. THAT Is a portrait Of your
master, painted when he was a child"
Alice gazed open-mouthed at the
production.
"Lor', num-" she said, after some
moments, what q pity 1t is we have
to grow up, amt it7"-London An.
swers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
CHAPTER vtl--coutInued.

Brand sent che ear ahead at a faster
Slip Mira. Collins, seated tnsthe rear
81 the deep tonneau, and occupied
ihieHy In retaining possession of her
ponderous headpiece. had no oppor,
sunlty 70 join In or even hear the con.
gersntion OF che two In front. The
millionaire glanced back and smiled.
There was clear stretch of road
ahead. He turned to Jane.
Now. Mrs. Reynolds" he began,
cts set down to business. You heard
1ur talk about the dam and the
money!"
Every word Of t."
And you believe everything said
because It's true, isn't it?"
\ know it's true"
Good, Here's the idea. We've got
- make Bob take this money, Your
cart Of the Job Is to bring him to his
senses and my part OF 1t Is to hand
wer the cash, Now, there's no hurry.
lts going to take long time to build
this dam. You've got six weeks be.
fore we deliver the frat order. II
you're as smart aa Mrs. Brand and as
senasbie as think you are. you1l move
nut Of that little bungalow back there
before the six weeks are over All
you have to do Is to guide him--grad.
iaily. but firmly, And will help YOU
u you say the word. wen form little
company right here, and as q working
member OF the company you will be
Antitled to some remuneration. This
- merely fair business view OF It,
While my chief motive In coming to
Bob was to help him out OF the rut,
I'm not trying to conceal the fact that
ais gain Is also my company's gain. IL
you become party to this plan TO
make him listen to reason. you are en-.
titled TO some reward whether We are
successful or not, aud 80. Mrs. Rey.
aolds, I'm going to sort o. put you on
the payroll. Wen give Bob q llttle
glimpse OF few comforts without let.
ting him know anything about It.
Jane laughed. but she blushed In
splte OF herself, Brands words were
very clear and the prospects they pre-.
saged very ailuring. Inwardiy, how.
ever. she had grave doubts about the
propriety Of accepting money from
man who was almost q stranger, even
II II were for services rendered. But
she NADIA no ayowal of refusal. The
speeding auto. the Immediate exhilara-
ton. the thought OF qualification OF
few desires and escape from her impe.
nunious plight stirred up the bacteria
Of saif.indalgence that had awakened
and spread poison throughout the
whole structure OF her character,
Strand watched her; he read the men.
tai struggle and he struck home.
Why, IL you think II isn't right for
yoa 10 accept any reward. just regard
u In tho nature of an advance. We
re sure to succeed and then wher you
rave the forty thousand. you can REIN,
curse me, IL you want. for the few "a.
sors extended now. Wen have that
understanding.
B Worty thousand dollars. Forty thou.
sand dollars, Forty thousand. The
lgures ran In wild froiie through her
brain and danced before her eyes. The
piil boards. as they flashed past, were
lmblaxoned with them. She looked
ahead and rows or figures were
stretched acress the road, The car ran
Ar0agk thsm and over tAem, but
,yerywhere they sprang up and leered
nd beesened, Forty thousand dol.
arsi And she hadnt had forty dollars
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
GRO BE CoNTINuED1


II You misdirect a letter and thinh
OF your error Just after yeu have
dropped the letter into a box, dom,
waste time waiting for the postmas
and asking him for 1t to let you Coz.
rect your mistake. He won't do IA,
the law does net permit him. Yen
must call ut thu station to which TIM
letter liz gasRg ana explain the nmtt~s
to the clerk In charge. He wili rs<e
rect the letter fer you IL Jon give I'm
ths oorrssi address In wssasAn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
THREE REASONS
Each With Two Legs and Ten Fingers.

Al Boaton woman who LIN a fond moth.
tr writes an amusing article about her
experience feedtng her boys.
Among other things she says:
Three chubby, roay-cheeked boys,
Bob. Jack. and Dick. respectively. are
Il three Of our reasons for using and
recommending the food. Grapa.Nuta,
TOR these youngsters have beer fed on
urapo-Nuts since Infancy, and often
between meals when other children
would have been given candy
i gave package Of GrapeNuts 10
rielShbor whose s.yeareold child was
weasened little thing. i'll hair tho
time. The little tot ate the Grape-Nuts
and cream greedlly and the mother
i rontlnaed the good work. and IL was
not long before truly wonderful
change manifested itself In the child's
tace and body, The results were re
niarkable. even for Grape Nuts.
Both husband and use Grape Nnts
every day and keep strong and well
and have three OF the finest, healthies'
boys you can find In q days march"
Many mothers instead Of destroying
the ehildren's stomachs with candy
and cake give the youngsters a hand
EuI of Grape-Nuts when they are heg
cling for something In the way OIL
sweets. The result IL soon shown IN
greatly increased health, strength ant
mental activity.
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek. Mich.
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Ever read ste abeve tetterf a aev
~nr aepears fsosa same 60 time Thes
axe xrnulnes sracs and fufi % hsnsas
6mfeweat
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

connection near the river bank. Look
ing there, he saw two geese with heads
together and perehed upon their
necks was one of his hens. The geese
started and swan sideways across the
river. The two remaining geese en-.
tered the water. another hen faew to
their necks and they departed.
Bagg entered his rowhoat and rowed
10 the Binn farm, There he learned
that 90 strange hens had Joined the
Binn dock. After explaining the ex-
plot Of the geese Bagg was allowed
to take his hens home. The geese are
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

would come i'm the morning and return
at night This continued until re.
Gently,
A few weeks ago Bags observed
that ten Of his choice hens were miss
ing and attributed the theft to thieves.
Last week he lost rs. and az his hen
house was locked. the windows barred
and no signs that u had been entered.
he believed that a fox was carrying
away his poultry Saturday he put
In the day watching his diminishing
flock
Late In the afternoon he heard o.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
No Change.

'He became run down from his
agerworking himself al agricultural
pursuits. and the doctor advised q
nhange OF occupation, which Is why
be came hack to town and set up as
fashionable Dentist
That's no change Of occupation,
He's still cnltiyatins achers.'
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
rHIEvlne GEESE SWIM RIVER


All summer people coming and 60.
ag over the river road have noticed
nr extra large geese mile below
ere. These geese belong TO the Binn
{, rm, across the river.
EARLY In the spring the geese
ossed the river and mingled with
ne fowls on the Bagg farm. They
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
Greatly 1enefftee-

Your weight seems to be about the
same all the time, Mr.. Knaggs."
About the same. However. n var
led little last year"
Tell me about it."
Owing to an affection of the throat
Mrs, knaggs was unable to sneak FIR
two weeks, and gained seran
pounds
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
AeartIess pronhetesS-

Harold says that after we are mar.
rfed he will want me to dress like
queen"
YES" replied Miss Cayenne. AND
for while he win be as proud as q
king. After that he win grumble like
taxpayer"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
WOMAN In
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e. Pinxham's Vege-
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28
solaes.

An" he murmured. 'if there were
aniy something In this mundane world
that would solaoe oil these vague
gearninga, satisfy one's Widest long
lngs, and ilil the aching void withins"
Well. what's the matter with ples@
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-01-28

now inclosed in a pen. --Brewerton
On. - Dispatch to New York Trsh,
une.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-16
HAD REAL IDEA OF ECONoM'
Jap Explains How Family Was En-
abled to Use One Fan TWO or
Three Generations.

Among the Japanese economy is
held to be high virtue. Two old nj.
sers of Tokyo were one day discussing
ways and means of saving.
Il manage to make fan last about
twenty years." said one, land this is
my system: | don't wastefully open
the whole fan and wave it carelessly.
! open only one section at a time.
That is good for about a year. Then
l open the next, and so on until the
fan is eventually used up"
Twenty years for a good FAM" ex-
claimed the other. What sinful ex-
trayagance In my family we use a
fan for two or three generations. and
this is how we do it: We open the
whole fan. but we don't wear it out
by waving it. Oh, no! We hold it
still. like this. under our nose, and
wave our face!"-Everybody's.