davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1916-02-10
SHE KNEW.

Say, mamma, what is 'frenzieG
finance"
Just watch your father figuring
up my dress and hat bills"
, 1916-02-10

Soc per plate for a turkey sup
per at the hall by the Rebekahs
Feb. 22-I.O.O.F dance.
, 1916-02-10
Notice-No Hunting,

No hunting or t%respassing on the
old Kuykepdall ranch south of Sara
toga. Kindt Sheep Company
1851
, 1916-02-10

We respectfully call the attention
OF the stockmen to the cuts we are
printing this week of the small COW
and horse, suitable for their brand ad
in the paper and the brand book.
This has nothing to do with the as
ISOLATION and is only between this pa
per aud the man who prefers the cut
to the usual brand block.
, 1916-02-10
Bulls for Sale.

Bulls for Sale.
One coming two-year-old Register
ed Hereford bull. Two three year
old pure bred Hereford bulls.
@. d. Terwilliger,
l2-l6-tf Encampment, Wyo,
, 1916-02-10

No Hunting or Fishing.
No hunting or fishing on my ranch
5-20.tf. w. e. Sears,
, 1916-02-10
No Hunting Allowed.

On the Forney ranch on Jack creek
on account of livestock.
lib Lloyd Norman
, 1916-02-10

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
DANGEROUS TRADE.

The high pressure under which the production of munition has had to be performed has brought with 1t. de- structive maladies. These are partic- ularly noticeable in connection with the manufacture of high explosives. Thus in handling trinitrotoluol after . prolonged period one becomes drowsy. suffers from frontal head- ache. loss of appetite and may even become afflicted with distinctive ecxema. Unless the operative takes a rest in time jaundice may supervene with decided danger to life. In a few instances death has been directly traced to the handling of the explo- sive.
 Tetryl throws off a slight dust, which, unless timely precautions are taken, leads to troublesome eczema. Another medium inimical to health h tho varnish with which the wings and bodies of aeroplanes are treated. Tetralchlorethane enters largely into the preparation of this varnish, and this throws off noxious vapor which produces drowsiness and loss of ap- petite, and if work is persisted in ulti- mately jaundice, liver complications and coma. In this case an alterna- tive varnish has been discovered which is free from the evil constitu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
THE WITCHCRAFT DELUSION

not until 1e48 that the first execution of a witch. occurred, when Mar garet Jones was hanged at Charles town. The next victim Vas Ann Hib- bens, a sister of Governor Belling- ham, who was convicted by jury the sentence of death later being con- firmed by the General Court, where upon the unfortunate woman was hanged.
 The Rev. Cotton Mather, one of the leading clergymen of his time, sort of educated Billy Sunday. was re- sponAble for the worst outbreak of the witchcraft delusion in New Eng land. Tn 1888 a young girl in Dan vers. a part of Salem. accused an Irishwoman, who was Catholic, of having bewitched her. To prove her contention, the girl would bark like a dog, purr like a cat, and alternate ly become deaf and dumb. It was later discovered that the accuser had thus sought to revenge herself upon the Irishwoman, but not until the Rev. Mather and other clergymen who had hastened to Danvers to push the charge had had the satisfaction of sec ing the poor woman hanged.
 Although ridiculed by unbelievers, Mather continued to preach against witchcraft as 'the most nefarious high treason against the Most High" !" and his sermons were printed and scattered broadcast, arousing the su- perstitiouS element to a wild frenzy. His propaganda bore it's fruit when in 1892 an epidemic disease broke out in Danvers. The daughter of the par ish clergyman was afflicted with the
 
 craft. Other impressionab1e young girls were seized with the same idea, and pretended by some hocus pocus of 'fnner vision" and "divine revela- tons" to identify the persons who had cast spell upon them.
 The accusations first made by young girls were taken uo by others, and mo- person was safe from suspi- cion. In the spring and summer of 1892 nineteen persons were hanged one man, Oiled Cory. was pressed to death; .fifty-five were tortured into confessions of guilt, and 150 were inn prtsoned. The trials were farces, If the accused made out a good case, the accuser had but to allege that he saw the devil standing by the witch, '' whispering in her ear. to nullify the testimony. Finally Lady Phipps, the wife of the governor, Sir William Fhipps. who had inrtituted the witch craft court. was accused, and others of the magistrates and clergy found l that they or members of their families were under suspicion. This brought them to their senses. and the delusiou died sudden death.
 The Rev. Cotton Mather zealously held his ground against the "Infidels''
 who dared to deny the word of God '
 but he had lost his influence. He con- tinued to denounce the sceptics as bit terly as ever. publicly referring to one unbeliever as a "coal from hell" but he could not revive the craze. The
 Jesuit missionaries of Canada took ad. vantage of the delusion to contrast their own religion with the cruel ex. hibitions of the Protestants, and even the Indians were startled and shock. ed by the ferocity of their paleface | nclghbors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
FUNERAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. JOHN RICK, c SON.
LOSS OF APPETITE,
 LOSS OF WEIGHT,
 SLEEPxESSNESS, ETt

are all overcome by Recupertabs. the ere made after the formula of Dr. Al. bert Robin, the famous French phyu sian, and are being used very largely in Paris and other European capitals.
 When taken for a short while thvy will give positive relief in all cases oi nervous exhaustion. mental depression n. lack o6 vitality. general debility. ane. mia, etc.
 The Glycsrophosphates of which Recupsrtabs are composed. contain the clements necessary to overcome these conditions. They are now beiux prescribed and recommended by many physicians in this and foreign coun tries as the beSt, quickest and sures, nerve and blood tonic that they know of.
 stores 1t 500 and $1.0o per package or will bs sent direct upon receipt oi price.
 Curts Chemical Co. No. l14 wes; ssrd St.. New York. Distributed ir Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Harti. ran. No. sl Fairfield Avenus.-Ady, RI aSs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
THE CAFE COAT GIRL.

'No Gus" said the Cafe Coat Girl Eff I was you I would never let nc niece of mine take no job behind nc coat rack"
 "No, fraulein p, asked August, the head waiter, "but your tips are-'
 Big" said the coat girl, 'but have learned things here l ain't got no business to know if am going to be married. Gus, every woman wants to get married, andH have been here long enough to find out that men worth marrying are as scarce as the teeth of a lady chicken.
 "As far as I can see there ain't a man alive who would not rather put up five dollars for a pair of aces than a pair of shoes.
 'The only book they ever seem to read is The Ready Liar, or Merry mans Friend, which contains 366 good reasons for being out at night
 Mine out of ten of 'em are so lii up with bottled goods that you dare not scratch match within five yards of them. know Katie Kelly bounc- ed her hance one night because he came to her house and looked at her minute and then said, Katie, that girl looks enough like you to be your sister, and she knew he was seein' double. They all seem to be chant ing that flatboat-man's song. about
 There was woman in our town,
 She in our town did dwell,
 She loved her husband dearly
 And another man twice as well, and then look all around to see if the woman is present so they can apply for the job as the other man.
 "But laws mercy, Gus, there .ain't nobody to marry but men. 50 what are we going to do?" It's Hobsons choice. You know Sampson got in trouble by getting his hair cut and Absolum lost his life cause he wore his so long, and I suppose will have to marry one of 'em and-
 Fourteen, sir? It had just as we'll be you? Marry you? No, in- deed, you give me money now, you wouldn't then. Than k you, sir."-- Boston Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
BR1DEGRooM's OUTLOOK.

"Susannah,' said the preacher, when 1t came her turn to answer the questions, -"does yo take dis man to be youah welded husband, for bet tah or wuss?''
 Jest as he am. Pahson." said the muscular colored scrub-lady, jest as he am. Eff he gifts any bettah Anil know the good Lawd's a-gwine to take him, en eff he gets any wuss Ah'll tend to him myself"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
TELEPHONE NUMBERS

On and after Sunday, August 6th the Bridgeport Ex change will be operated the multioffce plan, the names of the two central offices being 'Barnum! and tStratford." A subscriber in the "Barnum office district desiring to call 51 ring in the "Stratford office district will say to the operator "STRATFORD 51 RING g." The reverse will be the practice on calls from the ''Stratford office district to the 'Barnum office district Always consult your directory before placing your call in order to be certain that you have the proper office name.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
SCHOOLS

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, 836 Fairfield Ave. College preparatory; technical and professional schools. civil service. Hotchkiss. Hill. etc. Elementary and advanced subjects personal work with every stu dent. Enrolment now the best preparation for September examina- tons or next years work. Sum- mer session, private tutoring. dur ing July. August. and September.
 P 8 $tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
fl 15 Words 15c Farmer Classified Ads Phone 12eS

BEAUTIFUL family 12 room house. large lot, room for garage, restrict ed neighborhood. Small invest ment; big bargain if sold before Aug. 1. Box L. W. Phone 2743-S.
 P 20 dsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

FOR SALE CHEAP-Doub1e, single. two family houses, lots and the best shore hotel on the sound. Estab- lished twenty-five years; land with out the houses worth more than l ask for the whole plant. Easy terms. c. H. Fleming, 952 Main Street, Phone. Bridgeport. Conn.
 20 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
The Southern New England Telephone Co,

ents; but it has not come into general use for the simple reason that there are insufficient supplies of the neces- sary ingredients to meet demands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Clairvoyants

MRS. LEVY, readings 25c and Coc. Telephone 5562. 1152 Madison avenue. formerly of s74 Madison avenue. D IS elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
JEWELRY

DIAMONDS on credit-piamonda watches and solid gold, Exclusive ly designed tewelr;. Weekly pay menta, Will call. Eeothblum. 42b State St. downstairs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

TWO GIRLS, IA, would like to have employment minding babies. Call or address BAT Huntington Road.
 28 d"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Doctor

THE MODERN and scientific meth. eds employed in my practice such as electric light rays, neuropathy. chfropractic. pfassage, hygiene. are h accord with nature and will inn prove and restore your health. Dr. Adolf o. Steinf@dt, Douglas prac- dtioner. Security Building. Tel. S7ss: consultat. | freq
 B 1T .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

WANTED-School girls during vaca- ton on light pleasant work. War ner Bros. Co.,, Call at Employment Office. corner Lafayette and Gre. gory Streets.
 D su
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Female Help Wanted

typewriting and other office work hours each day. Four dollars per week. Address J. K, Care Farmer.
 P 26 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

FOR SALE@1915 Ford Touring ca, like new. $500; also 1915 rupabout $275. 1423 North avenue.
 l. rsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Positions Wanted

GIRL WISHES place at general homework. 76 Columbia Street.
 L. 2 d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
To Rent

FOR RENT-To prospective buyer, 15 room house, brand new in a good residential section, second floor unoccupied; rent $30 per month; i; rent for whole house $85 per month. Easy terms. A. R. Reichell, Overland Ave.
 l. 4 ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

FOR sALE-On Bruce avenue. wes, side, about 50 yards north of HoI. lister street, lot 120 feet by 100 feet Address The University School, sae Fairfield Avenue.
 P 20 ts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
AInbuIances

AMB UIAANCES-InvaMd ears and fmousines. Charges reasonable. James T. Rourke. 1925 Main street Phone 1861.
 D7 dss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

WANTED-Carpet layer. thoroughly experienced, fully understands lin- oleum. No other need apply. Good wages. steady employment. Apply Nuess & Vaughn. Corner State and Broad street. Bridgeport's Exclusive Carpet and Rug Store.
 L 4 us
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

WANTED ~" Nhsuti~~ ,.'s' "a e mechanic and dri.a. iur.i utsh referoucA Call or write. e<f xossuth st. City. Clarence Keh. lsnhook, q 70 e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

FOR sALE-Bicycle first class con dition, Liberty Special. PA incl frame, coaster brake, rubber ned als. bearings O. K. Call 1884 Lin wood Ave.
 P 29 dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

THREE FINE two family houses for sale. all with modern improve nents; room for drive, one with garage; located in excellent resi- dential sections. They must be sold at once and are therefore to be had at a sacrifice. Investments $1,00O to $1,300, balance on terms to suit. Phone 2743-3 or Box No. to suit Phone 2743-3 or Box |. w., care Farmer. R2s atup
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

FOR SALE-Good cash paying deli. catessen store; no reasonable offer refused, retiring. Delicatesscn Care of Farmer.
 P 31 dsr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Merchants Exchange

RUBBER STAMPS made by us are reliable. we carry a complete line of stamps. supplies. ink pads. dat. CTS. rubber type. etc. The Schwerd. tls Stamp Co.,. q Cannon St.
 c. 16 ds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

YOUNG MAN. a. wisa~- - position at anythtng, hand '"s. chinery or varrs h- Sv3 goy. 3SS Sin's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Furniture

ECALLY BROs., 1os STATE ST. Largest dealers of second hand fur niture in the state. We pay more than others: ws have no rent to pay. z 10 aIls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Foot Specialist

DIR. MANSFIELD, FOOT SPECIAL IST. 1107 Main street. over Dillon's.
 cures bunions. callouses pared. 50 cents. still practice the famous Mansfield Method which cures. Open afternoons and Sundays. DIS d9s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

YOUNG LADIES, Is to 23, education 9th grade grammar school or equiv alent, to learn telephone operating. Dollar a day for weeks. Rapid advancement thereafter. Perma- nent positions. Apply at 1S4 Fair field Ave. Ask for Miss Wheeler. The Southern New England Tele. phone Co.
 D eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
SIDEWALKS
Physical Treatment

LOST-Boston brindle bull puppy
 natural ear. screw tail. white chest.
 Finder pleas, notify H. B. Ellts.
 11S0 Laurel Avenue. phone 6o1S. Reward. D B b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

WANTED-Position by refined elderly lady. as housekeepsr or companion. Address ss Ridgewood Place.
 J9k ds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
TEN KILLED IN THEATRE.
Collapse of Building Was Followed by
Explosion of Gas.

MEAIA, Tex, Feb. 17.-Ten persons
were killed here last night in the col
lapse of the opera house building
winch was followed by a gas explos-
ION and fire that for time threaten
ed the business section of the town.
Numerous persons were injured.
Search continued late into the night
for other bodies which it was feared
might be buried in the ruins, although
1t was believed that all persons in the
building had been accounted for. The
dead include:-
Prof. A. B. Wiesner, superintendent
of city schools, Mrs. Wiesner, and one
of their children, and Prof. o. B.
Bruton of Winnsboro, Tex
The opera house, which was old
and seldom used, had been opened for
an art exhibition for the public schools
which gave promise of being largely
attended. The spectators had begun to
assemble when the structure gave way.
burying them in debris and heavy
timbers.
The confusion was intensified by a
gas explosion which followed almost
immediately. This caused fire in the
wreckage. The flames spread to other
buildings including the Farmers State
oank and so rapidly was the progress
OF the fire that it seemed certain to
consume the town. After four hours
the nre was put under control.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
SOUTH WINDHAM.

A. J. Baker is recovering from grip.
Harley Rounds of Grafton was \
visitor recently at Leon Gibbs 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Jenison arc
among those who are i'll this week.
Everett Rhodes and Lillian Sturte-
want spent Sunday at Albert futile 5
in Grafton.
Mrs. Emma Bemis and son of Thomp-
sonburg were guests here Sunday at
George Chase :.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jenison have
been spending a few days with rela-
tives in Grafton
Rev. Filbert Contois has been assist.
ing with the special meetings in West
Wardsboro this week
Mrs. f. H. Robbins recently visited
her nieces, Misses Jessie and Clara
Pierce, in Brattleboro.
Mrs. Elnora Rhodes is SPENDING =
week with her brother, Albert futile
and family in Grafton.
Mrs. Leon Gibbs and little liver have
been spending a few days with Mrs.
Gibbs's parents in Grafton.
Mrs. Nell Howe spent a few davs
with her son, Bert Howe, and family
in South Londonderry last week
Rev. Mr.. Goodwin of South Iondon
derry will preach next Sunday morning
in exchange with Rev. Mr.. Contois.
A. o. Chase and niece, Mrs. Louis
Jenison, and Master Raymond visited
relatives in Londonderry from Satur
day to Monday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
GRAFTON.

Mrs. V. A. Wilbur is still confined r.
the house with the effects of grip.
The two village schools were closed
Tuesday. Miss Clark and Miss Col.
burn visited Chester schools.
Arthur Butler came to F. O Merr;.
field s Saturday for short visit. All
are glad to see him in town again.
The women of the Congregation
society will have Washing ton birth.
day sociable in the chapel Tuesday
evening, Feb. %.
Mrs. Lynne Walker and son. Waite,
Lynne, have gone to Saxtons River to
live with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Gammell, greatly to the regret OF
Grafton people.
leap year party was given in the
town hall Saturday evening under the
direction of Misses Emma Parker, Bes
sic Sheehan, Marie Wilson, assisted by
Mrs. F. d. p Rowland. The hall was
prettily decorated in red and white
Three eoIors were carried out in the
costumes of the ladies present. Re.
freshments of sandwiches, cake, olives
and punch were served. Dancing and
whist were enjoyed. Much credit is
due those in charge for the effective
arrangements and enjoyable evening.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
GUILFORD CENTER.

Mrs. Bernard johnson is i'll and un-
der the doctor 5 care
Jarves Clark is very i'll with com.
pication of diseases. Dr. Miller at.
tends him.
Miss Minnie Taylor came Wednesday
for visit with her aunt, Mrs. 3. 4
Whitemore.
There was good attendance at the
Grange meeting Saturday night. Mr.
Sweeton gave an interesting talk
Miss Ada Jacobs is in Bernardston
caring for her aunt, Mrs. George Thur.
Der, who is very i'll with grip.
Mrs. Seraph Mather of West Brat.
tleboro came to her brother-in law 5. W.
w. Holden 5, Monday for several DAYS
stay.
Samuel Roberts of Leominstsr
Mass, came last Wednesday to Con
rad Miner Is and remained until Fri.
day. He expects to 90 to Europe soon.
where he win join the army.
The school in district No. -. taught
by Mrs. Homer Thomas, gave vaien-
tine party Monday night. Games were
played and box supper served. The
boxes We're sold and the proceeds went
toward the curtain fund. A good time
was reported.
Mrs. +. w. Legate invited n few
ladies' IN to spend the afternoon Mon
day, the event being to celebrate tn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
URGE ADDITIONAL PENSIONS
Two Bills Propose Addition of Owe,
S2,50O,O0O Annually

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Two pen,
sion bills passed the house yesterday
proposing in all the addition of more
than $2,500,000 annually TO pension ex-
penditures.
One would grant pensions to the
widows and minor children of officers
and enlisted men who served 90 DAYS
or more in the army, navy or marine
corps OF the United States either ms
regulars or volunteers during the war
with Spain or the Philippine insurrce-
ton between April 81, 1898, and july 4
1902. According to the house pension
committee com the prospect is that there
VIII be 10000 claims under this meas
ure requiring $l,5O0,0O0 the first wear
with a slight increase each year for
some years
The other bill would give $50 =
month to survivors of Indian wars
from 1865 to January, 1902, who served
10 days or more in an actual campaign
ana who are 81 years old or over and
would pay So month to widows OF
such soldiers
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17

birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Marilla
Barney, whose birthday was sunday.
and Mrs. Harriet Franklin. whose
birthday came Monday. Cake and lee
cream were served.
Mrs. Arthur Yeaw was given com
plete surprise Tuesday, when about 20
of her friends and neighbors invaded
her home. 1t was Mrs. Yeaw's birthday
anniversary. The afternoon was spent
socially and playing cards. Refresh
ments of cake, ice-eream and sand
Mlehes Were served. Mrs. George
Wilder presented Mrs. Yeaw sum OF
money in behalf of her friends. Mrs.
feaw was also presented a shower of
prunes, which created much merriment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
MAYOR FAILS TO END STRIKE
Central Vermont Imports Men at New
London,

NEW LONDON, Conn. Feb. 10
Mayor Rogers was active from vester-
day trying to straighten out the affairs
of the strikers and managers N thn
Central Vermont and New London line
wharves. One hundred and severt,.
eight men are out on the former and
sixty at the latter line.
The ten victims of the riot are re-.
ported out Of danger at the hospitals.
Fifteen special policemen. several
deputy sheriffs, two state policemen
and ten Pinkerton detectives are aid
ing the local police force.
Late yesterday afternoon fifty strike
breakers arrived who began work for
the Central Vermont this morning. A
dozen box ears are ready to house
them, so that they viii not have TO
leave the wharf for their meals. few
strike breakers are still at work on
New London Line wharf under guard.
Prosecuting Attorney Cronin stopped
the sale of firearms or ammunition YES,
terday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
RESERVE AGENCIES ABROAD.
Federal Bank Board Is to Consider
Such Proposition,

WASHINGTON, Feb. l7.-Whether
federal reserve banks. shall establish
agencies abroad probably will be con.
sldered by the federal reserve board
on the return of Benjamin Strong, ira
governor of the New York reserve
bank, who sailed for Europe two
weeks ago.
In addition to making general in
Vest1gatlon OF financial conditions Mr..
Strong is looking over the field with
the view to the possibility of estab.
fishing agencies of the New York or
other banks in European capitals.
Some members of the reserve board
are convinced that at the end of the
war there will be such an economic
change that millions of the gold which
the United States has piled up in the
last Is months will flow toward Europe
unless something is done to prevent it.