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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
STEPNEY'

Miss Ruth Beardsley has spent a week as the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Elsie Nichols. in Shelton.
 George Beck has been seriously i'll at his home here. On Tuesday pr. F. J. Wales held a consultation with a Bridgeport physician.
 Mrs. LeanderN Wheeler is spending some time at the home of her daugh- ter, MrnI Edwards s. Beardsley.
 Robert Lewis has been having his house treated to an attractive coat of paint
 Perkins Nichols who has been spend ing his vacation here has reSumed his studies at Brown University. 1 MT. .and Mrs. John Benedict of Bridgeport have been guests of MT Benedict's mother.
 Misses Bertha and Blanche Gdlbeft of Newtown have been spending. a few days with their aunt, Mrs. Wilson B. Hawley. X
 Miss sIrma Nichols has entertained as a guest her friend, Miss Helen Ross of Stratfield.
 Schools which were scheduled to open on the 11th will not be opened till the 18th, on account of the death O1 tue CLaQp pOy, Who UiCO Ouhudy al | Hillside, Bridgeport, supposed to, be q victim of paralysis.
 the Democratic caucus held on Monday the following men were elect, ed as delegates to the conventions: State, Marshall Beach, Frederick Wheeler; congressional. D. M. Burr Charles Stowe; senatorial. William Nichols, William Shelton; probate Edwin Shelton, H&nry Lord. The town officers were also nominated: Assessor. Wilbur French aboard of re- lief, William c. Nichols; selectmen l William Shelton. Jerome Nichols; tax collector, Merwin Johnson; Jurors william/ Nichols, Jerome Osborne Charles Stowe: oonstables. Perry Hub bell, Morris French; registrars o1 voters, Edwin Shelton, Clarence Burr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
NOVELTY IN MUSIC

To add tothe pleasure of the Sat-
 urday evening socials resumed last
 week for the season at the Colonial Ball room in Fairfield avenue Prof. 1 Guilty has arranged for the use of an instrument never before used in a
 dance orchesta in the city which will
 be added to Murray's orchestra of 10 pieces. { The music is excellent, the ball room is spacious, handsome, has | perfect floor. and offers clean amuse-
 ment for the young people of the city tin wholesome surroundings and pleas ant company. Admission is at the
 usual popular figures, and last Satur- day evening there was a large gath ering of young people. Private les sons in dancing will be given after noon and evening by Prof. Guilty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
TWENTY YEARS AGO
NUISANCE STILL EXISTS

If the Board of Health get together tonight one of the principal matters that will be discussed will be the abating of the nuisance caused by the condition of the cesspool in Union avenue, near the Newfield school Dr. Heft the health officer has had the cess-pool cleaned out several times but the relief afforded is temporary.
 He has personally inspected the premises and finds that the report ed conditions have not been exagger- ated. It was rumored today that ow- ing to the unsanitary condition of the premises the board of education had decided not to open the Newfield school tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
COMMITS YOUTHS

Joseph Tellang and Nathan Mon- tauk, two IF year old New York youths were committed to the Con- necticut Reform school in the city court yesterday by Judge F. A. Bart lett. They were charged with steal. ing an automobile tire from the ma. chine of George c. Edwards as ii stood in front of his home in Park place Monday night. They were ar. rested by Detective John Seery as they attempted>to sell the tire in a Fair. field avenue supply shop yesterda, afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
BRIDGEPORT as | WAS
 O-50-20-YEARS AGO (Taken from the Files of The Evening Farmer)

the performance of Prof. Chaffee on the tight-rope, which had beer stretched across the street from the roof over the Franklin Hall to the Bank building opposite. At the ap- pointed hour the professor appeared and was greeted with the cheers ot the crowd. He passed over the rope several times and performed many wonderful and strange feats which re- quired strength, skill and nerve. In short he walked the Eope Like a thing of Life" and received the ap- plauSe of the crowd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
ALARMED AT INCREASE OF
 DOG FIGHTING IN JAPAN

Tokio, Sept. 14-Dog fighting and cock fighting have developed into such an evil the Japanese government has promulgated regulations prohibiting such contests in the future and pro- yiding a punishment of fine and im- prisonment. Dog fighting has spread extensively in fashionable circles and clubs have beep formed for it's furth- erance. It is charged that the fight ing has melted gamblinG
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
HIP FRACTURED

George Todd. a resident of West Haven met with a mishap at Boards ley street and Stratford avenue, Strat- ford. today that resulted in his being so badly injured that removal to the hospital was necessary. His team which he was driving with furniture aboard was struck by a trolley car at the corner named and the force of collision threw him to the-ground where he lay with fractured hip. His injuries are not dangerous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
NO FRACTIONAL NOTES

The Dill prohibiting banks in this state from issuing notes of less than ono dollar in amount has passed both houses with an amendment. Instead of a fine of $1 upon those /whs shall, aftef the first of March 1877, pass any such bill which was the penalty to be inflicted as the bill first passed. . fine for such offense' is placed at s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
LUNCH ROOM ROBBED.

Earl Christian, proprietor of lunch room at 2S12 Main street. reported to the police yesterday that someone forced a rear door to his place of business Tuesday night and took away. his cash register and it's con- tents. He was unable to estimate the amount 1t contained. 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
MAN WHO COMPOSED r MUSIC FOR ANTHEM
 OF JAPANESE. DEAD

Seoul, Korea, Sept. 14-Franz Eek ert, German musician, who is be- lieved to have composed the music for the Japanese national, anthem, Jimigayo, died here recently at the age of 6S. He was one Nof the pioneers in the edntroduction of westerp music into Japan and for 20 years was con- nected with the court at .Tokio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14

The most remarkable target prac- tice in the history of the United States Navy, took place in Chesa- peake Bay last week. when the Unit ed States battleships Oklahoma and Pennslvania hit a target at range of 20, O,OO0-yards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
DUTCH SHELTER RUSS FIGHTERS

Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sept. 4 Not less than 1,500 escaped Russian prisoners of war are stated to have so far reached this country from Ger many. Owing to the deficient ship ping connections with England lately. over 15O are now waiting to sail for that country en route for home to reioin their regiments, according to the Amsterdam Telegraaf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
SELLS WATER STREET LOT

Mr. Stephen Silliman has recently sold the lot on Water street having about 90 feet front anad 125 feet depth for $25,00o. The American Water Proof Cloth company we understand were the purchasers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
BRoAD STREET IMPROVED

We notice a decided improvement ,In Broad street in the removal~of the weeds and grass from the sidewalks and gutters. We also notice a new picket fence in front of that portion of Film Lot' recently purchased by Eli Thompson, Esq. We trust others will follow this commendable example as this is now one of our principal thoroughfares.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
NEW CORNERSTONE LAID

A new cornerstone of the Bethel M. B. Zion church was laid Sunday with suitable ceremony, conducted by the Dorric lodge of Masons assisted by New Haven Masons. Besides the visiting Masons there were a num- Der of out of town clergymen present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
ARM IS BROKEN

Kathleen Mccarthy, a seven years old girl residing at Summer street was playing this morning. in the school yard when she fell. Both bones of the right arm were fractur- ed. She was taken to the emergency where the fractures were set by Dr. Hair. H
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14

A GooaliSt conference, representing pthe whole Empire, will meet in Berlin Sept. 2f, to decide the party's future policy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
DEED

:. In New Albany: Major William sil- limAn, aged about SO, formerly of the town of Fairfield in this state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14

The tenth annual convention of the American Association of Title Men
 will be held in Cincinnati on Sept. 14, 15 and 16.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14

Kaiser Wilhelm has appointed King William of Wuerttemberg, a Prussian Field Marshal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
ORGANIZE BAsEBAIL CLUB

The Mutuals baseball club was or ganized last night with George H. Treat as president: vice president, Frank Bailey; Charles W. McCord, secretary; E. B. Goodsell, treasurer; William A. Luptun, D. Clark and James c. Lathrop, directors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
.REMODEIS LAKE HOUSE

\ p REMOOEIS LAKE EXCUSE Mead, the indomitable confectioner is "reconstructing'' the Pembroke Lake house and intends to make big thing of it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14
Own a Good
 Watch

If vouI haven't such a watch you handicap your self.
 Time is too valuable to be wasted by lack of one, especially since good watches are so moderately priced al BuechIer's. Come in and examine watches. You won't be asked to buy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14

SPECIAL SALE OF FERNS
 10 AND 23c. JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14

ROPE WALKER GIVES SHOW
 A large crowd assembled in \State street yesterday afternoon to witness
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-14

"I want to express my thanks for the good Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey has doneSme. My attending physician told me I could not live three months and said I had consumption of the stomach. I read your advertisement in the newspaper, bought a bottle, took it, and it has done me so much good I cannot praise Duffy's enough. have taken it for/three years and keep it in the house all the time. would not be without Duffys. am 63 years of age."-Mr. Chas. A. Warner, Cam bridgeport, Vt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-29
Hon. J. w. Hartman, OF Parsons,
Republican Candidate for The
Long Term, for Congress
Biographical sketch by Nelson MIIcr)

Mr. Macksvnle Pendeon county,
child David H. and Cynthia e
grandfather Hartman prominent
farmer of that section and his
valley both being prominent fam
His father was first cousin George Republican
Congress in 1890
spent early received
educational advantages the schools afforded up to the
OF 16
his father lost his health
behalf This made it for
beyond what the common scho ahoroco such aaVa's oe very
school order to
his health But notwith
standing such handicap he determined to educate himself and by working
teach school and he taught seven terms the public schools OF his section
acquired
Shenandoah Institute Dayton Va thence
the West Virginia University where he obtained his Ia" degree in 1892
which he has actively the practice the law
Petersburg of
time at aman Randolph county and in 1901 locating permanently at Par
Waffle Republican
Prosecuting his
Within months his Tucker
council opposite politics be Mayor his without his solicit
taton
actively every
gained and served president of the First National Bank
business institution
Mr. Hartman a of the Modern woodmen
lodges his the leading
the abe successful his section
his sterling fidelity dealings
From bood he took active interest both
tics, making for his
the Republican Presidential
Republican held EIns
Bowers was made the none for Congress- his before the
ton preliminary to his present although he had
caly effort delegates his
ballot and considerable outside
Impression that if he had been that
convention.
He believes politics n his
mess religious affairs.
economy efficiency government
v .. l. 429
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-29
.EPOCH|CAL PERIOD IS
MARKED IN BUSINESS
Martnsbura Merchants Reap Rich
Reward for Easter Holiday
Occasion.

With liberal buying for two weeks
before an epochical period was mark
ed in Martinsburg business among
merchants in all lines, Saturday when
most of the stores were crowded to
Overlooking and in some cases many
turned away W 'thout attention until
the closing hour at midnight
Leading shoe merchants, our big
gest dry goods and furnishings stores,
grocers, and confectioners, almost all
with one accord say the day was e.
quail to any Christmas day in the his
tory of their business. Among the
clothing and gents furnishing stores,
managers of some of the leading ones
that the business was by far the big
gest they have ever had, at any time
in any year, and one of these clothing
merchants has been very active for
ten years or more. Milliners enjoyeh
a liberal trade and the drug stores
even those not handling flowers had
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-29
WOODDELL IS NOT
WITH ROBINSON
Grafton Man Says the Next Cover.
nor Will Certainly Be
Democrat.

CHARLESTON. w. Va. April %
That fictitious and unauthorized in
teryiews from prominent West Vir-
ginia Democrats are being used to
promote the gubernatorial candidacy
of Judge Ira +. Robinson is indicat-
ed in a public statement made by
J. w Nooddell, OF Grafton, over his
own signature.
Some days ago there appeared in
several West Virginia newspapers
which are supporting Judge Robin
sons candidacy. an interview purport.
ing to be the statement of Mr. Wood
dell, who is the manager of the Will
lard hotel at Grafton. The interview
was of the fambyant type, extrava-
giant in praise of the Taylor county
candidate and suggested that Robin
son ought to run for president rather
than the governorship. 1t was origi-
nally published in a Charleston news
paper
Those who recalled that Mr.. Wood
dell was a Democratic leader In Web
ster county and formerly represented
that county in the legislature of 1907,
suspected the authenticity of the in
terview and their suspicious we're lat.
err confirmed by a signed statement
from Mr. Wooddell. In this state
ment, published over his name In a
Grafton newspaper Mr.. Wooddell
says:
In Saturdays issue of the Grafton
Sentinel there appeared what purport-
al - H. int n
which among other very laudatory
statements l was supposed to have
declared myself in favor of Judge
Ira E. Robinson for governor.
4 desire to denounce the newspa-
per article as being untrue and to
say further that no interview of any
kind or character has been given out
by me with respect to the guberna,
torial race.
Owing allegiance to and having
been honored by the party of Jack
son and Jefferson and Woodrow Will
son. I look forward with pleasurable
anticipation to the election of Dem
ocratic governor next November as
all the signs of the times, in my
opinion, portend splendid triumph
for the hosts of the party in which
| claim to be an humble worker"
The direct denial of Mr. Wooddell
has occasional considerable surprise
in political circles owing to the fact
that the newspapers which published
the interview of the Grafton Demo
crat for Judge Robinson also denounc-
ed the Democratic newspapers for
publishing news reports of Abe Lilly's
meetings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-29
ou who viii address the voters here next Monday night

business in perfumery and other lin
es, and one of the leading cigar mer.
chants said he practically sold out
Saturday everything he had in a big
stock. Fruit dealers practically clean
en- "the platters'. Some of the lead
ing ice cream dealers quit accepting
orders for Sunday delivery early in
the night, because the demand reach
ed beyond their liberal capacity for
supplying. A leading snoc dealer in
speaking of his unprecedented busi-
ness said that customers bought lib
orally of good stock without question
or delay all through the day thus max
ing it possible to handle the trade in
the easiest possible way
All this can mean but ore thing
is the Consensus of opinion among
Martinsburg business men, that the
old time prosperity that we hear so
much about has come back or even
better, and all feel that business will
continue to improve throughout the
year and an optimistic feeling is evil
denced everywhere.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-29
VOTING At THE PRIMARY
ELECTION IS EXPLAINED
Quotation Given Below From Statute
viii Make Everything
Clear

From the fact that the law govern
ing the primary elections is not ex
plicit to all voters. the following tax
en- from the statute will no doubt give
the voters a clearer understanding:
THE undersigned do each for him.
self severally swear or affirm that
am a regular and qualified voter
OF the - party, and am a duly
qualified resident and voter in pre-.
cinct No. district--
county. West Virginia, and reside at
the place designated opposite nv
name signed hereunder; that the one
ballot which / am about to cast will
be the only primary election ballot
cast by me today: that | have never
received nor do | expect to receive
anything OF value for myself or an.
other given or promised with the
manifest intent to influence my vote
or the vote OF another o. others al
this tino."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-29
SECRETARY WILSON
AND CHAMP CLARK
Will Take Part in the Second District
Campaign, Beginning
Monday.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Secre-
tary of Labor William g. Wilson, and
Speaker Champ Clark will take part
in the Second district campaign in an
effort to elect Senator Sam " Woods,
Democratic nominee for congressman,
to succeed the late Junior" Brown.
Chairman Rouse, of Kentucky, chair
man of the speakers bureau of the
Democratic National Congressional
committee. today announced that Sec
rotary Wilson would speak at Pied
mont, Friday, April ~ and that
Speaker Clark would visit Martins
burg. Monday. May l.
Speaker Clark objected to begin
ming campaign of speeches so early
in the year but consented to go into
West Virginia because of his friend,
ship for Mr. Brown, and because he
had been president of Marshall Col
lege at Huntington and has a warm
spot in his heart for West Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-29
JOHN v. HOLL|DA
FOR GOOD ROADS
AS Well AS Improvements Along Lin
es That Will Make the County
Better

John w. Hollida, progressive ana
prosperous farmer of Swan Pond, who
aspires to be the Democratic candi
date for county commissioner was
a visitor in the city To-Day. He re.
ports that the outlook for crops in
his section of the county is very flat.
tering, and he believes the farmers
will reap beautifully this year. The
fruit prospects are not very promising
the indications being that the peach
es will be failure, while other fruits
will not measure up to the standard
Mr.. Hollida is known in practical
ly every part of Berkeley county. He
has engaged in farming all of hic
life and is regarded as one or the best
the county affords He is a heavy
taxpayer, and in aspiring to occupy a
seat on the county court bench he
promises to use judgement and dis
erection in handling the peoples
money. He is strong advocate or
good roads. being a member of the
opequon District Goods Roads AS.
ISOLATION and is lending the move
ment his support in every possible
way. AT one time he was road SUI
pervisor.
Mr. Hollida believes that the county
roads should be improved; that the
farmers are entitled to better high.
ways, and that it is, the duty of the
authorities to assist them in every
particular way to have the very hes,
of highways. A native Of Berkeley
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-29
&c PLAYERS REPORT
FOR PRACTICE TODAY

Ten more players reported to Man.
ager Morris this morning, coming
from Washington on No. So, and this
afternoon are INDUCING in the initial
workout of the season. This makes
total of fifteen players who have
reported to date.
Many wellknown faces were in the
group arriving today including "Bul-
ct" Long, Reggie" and "Shag" Raw
lings, and Lefty Clark. Others were
Hancock and Rodgers. infielders; Col
y, pitcher; Murphy, first baesman;
Wellinger, catcher, and Dill utility.
Only light workout will be given
the athletes this afternoon bur to
morrow work will be begin in earn
est. and in few days when more
players report. ap rectice game will
be the feature every day.
The work Of repairing RUsemont
Park has been going on for several
days and the grounds are now in very
Iaircondition. <
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-29
GOVERNOR NAMES
GOOD ROADS DAYS
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 16 ana
II, Set Aside for Road I'M
proVement.

General good roads day in West
Virginia will be Tuesday and We'd
nesday, May Is and II. A proclama
ton will be issued by Governor Hat
field setting apart these days on
which improvements will be made on
the highways in ever county,.
For the last two years it has been
custom for volunteers to assist in
road Improvement in their respective
communities.
In May, 1914, thousands of mel
worked, and in instances, effective
improvements were either completed
or started to that they were finished
later under supervision of the county
courts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-29
SPEAKER CLARK;
SENATOR Chiffon;
HON. S. Y. WOODS
GREAT DEMOCRATIC RALLY
PLANNED FOR NEXT MON
DAY NIGHT.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE WILL
BE HERE FOR ONE
ADDRESS.
SENATOR Chiffon AND HON..
SAM V. WOODS ARE ALSO
SCHEDULED.

The big Democratic rally next Mon
day night will eclipse any similar
event tbs city has ever known. Mar
tinsBurg has always been favored
during political campaigns by the ap
pearance of the best talent in the
country, and this year will not be an
exception.
Speaker Champ Clark, known
throughout the civilized world, and
who came near winning the nomina.
ton at the Baltimore convention, will
be the principal speaker of that
night MI Clark has served i'll con
eres for a score of years represent
ing a great Missouri district. He
is thoroughly conversant with
national questions and his eX-
positions of them will be clear and
lucid easily understood and will give
the voters valuable food for thought.
Mr. Clark was warm friend of the
late Junior" Brown. and at the Char
les Town convention two years ago
delivered an address. Naturally he
is a West Virginian, having acquired
his college education at Bethany Col
lege, Bethany, w. Va. and ror a per-
iod was president of Marshal College
at Huntington. being at that time the
youngest college president in the
United States. His appearance here
will be responsible for a great gath
ering.
Senator William L. Chiffon of Char
lesion, is also scheduled to appear
Since entering the senate Mr.. Chill
ton has become national figure. He
has stood solidly behind President
Wilson and strongly advocated his
measures. has been his friend in
every trial. and has shown by his "a
bility that he is able to cope with the
best.
A candidate for reelection, the SEN
ator will state his position on all
questions pertaining to this campaign.
He will discuss the campaign issues
from a national viewpoint, stating
Lis reasons why he advocates the re-
election of President wilson, and
what the administration has done for
the country.
Senator sam V. " Woods, OF Philippf,
the Democratic nominee for congress,
SO far as Berkeley county is con-
cerned, will make his maiden speech.
Mr.. Woods is we'll known to eastern
panhandle people. He, too, will dis
cuss national questions. He is an
orator OF no mean ability and his
address will be of the highest charac-
ter. This, perhaps, will be the only
opportunity for Berkeley county to
hear him during the campaign