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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
Fifty Years Ago.
s.soTD. BY MOONLIGHT,

Some young wags Iperpetrated @ood joke on the audience at the close of. the perforTnance at Franklin Hall Hast evening Though the weather was anything but suspicious in the fore part of the evening, there was Notwithstanding. a good attendance to witness Amy Stones impersonation of Tanchon, the Cricket.
 Every one in attendance who was xhe lucky owner of an umbrella, had that article with him prepared to meet the watery elements if necessary. Our ivgsgs were the first to leave the sub lime Hall de Thalia,'' and ranging themselves on the sidewalk in front of the entrance, raised their ging- hams as though it was raining mill stones" They waited with suppressed 1nirth the effect it would have on the crowd of drama. lovers,'' now moving slowly down the stairs.
 The effect as everything that could De desired. The men on beh olding the umbrellas below, commenced button ing up their coats. --the ladies shrugged their shoulders and drew their crinoline closer up and about them, when approaching the door.
 Up would go a gingham and with his lady love- on his arm the gent would step forth from the street only to be met with a roar of laughter. Some took the joke in good nature
 
 A we'll known '.cricketer'' was heard to exc1aim '1oafers,'t and buns" A young lady of prepossessing appear ance said, There, just our luck Frank, IT knew it t'would rain, don't you re- member how our anticipated walk to the Sea. Side Park was blighted the .nfher day, always something dear to mar our pleasure. Oh dear!''
 Now a nnurmur of sthush. hush!' is lheard among the wags, one of Bridge ports Ladies mem approached from the head of the stairs. You can dis 4inguish him at a glance. by his air and gait, the ultra fashionable style of clothing, as though he had just stepped from the fashion plates of the celebrated wheaton Hyde, by the killing curl of his rnustache. the Hook and dfe,' expression of his simperfng face, his stream of talk, to the beauty hanging on his arm, and sundry other signs and tokens Of plethora. of vanity, indicative of a lack of soul and brain.
 He reaches the first landing and with the greatest gal1antry makes pre- parations to help the. lady to breast the storm, and save her ''gipsey'' from harm Being not unmindfu1 the while of his own good clothes he now raises his Ivory handled silk and steps forth only to be greeted like his 4Sr@decess0FS sTftf4 wild burst of 1aueaa4er, which made him look to see what the trouble was when To! he discovers the moon shining out in all It's effulgence, when he exc1a1ns in ,softest accents ''Goodness gwacious sawah, 1t does not rain. Let us pwo- ceed to Meads and pwataloe of a Awoast chestnut and a swardine."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
WHO BoIfBD LAST MoNDAY4
A Nigger in the wood-PfIe

A Nigger in the Wood-PfIe
 The little episode that occurred at the Board of Aldermen last week in which James H. Rooney was unex- pected1y defeated for Dog and Liquor Agent and Vincent Whitney. the Re publican candidate, elected instead, has caused no end of talk in Demo cratic circles. There swere~1O Demo- crats at the meeting and only Re- P.ublicans, but the Republican nom- ihee, MT. Whitney, received 10 votes against for MT. Rooney, the Demo cratic nominee at caucus.
 All 10 of the Democrats stood up after the meeting and declared they voted for Rooney. Certain Repub1i- cans say that everything was arranged for the election of their candidate be- fore the meeting but refused to say who avs the "doubIe-crosser. Some Democrats claim the ballot box was stuffed" on them. Of course the Democratic aldermen have suspicious and of course the general public also have, as to the identity of the Demo crat who bolted the caucus nomina- ton and voted for a Republican. An investigation is still going on.
 Various Dem ocrats have been sus- pected. At first it was MT. Ruggles, but he has proven 1t was not he. Then it was Sid Challenger, but he has also proved the opposite. Dave O'Rourke was also under suspicion but he has proved his innocence. So were Messrs. Clampett. Hincks, Thompson, Phelan, Lyons and Northrop., but these gentlemen have evidently satis= fled their colleagues that they voted for the party caucus nominee.
 Without actual proof the m embers have settled upon the alleged guilty one, and the question with them just now is, what was the reason?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
O'NEII BOYS HOME
 AFTER STRENUOUS TOUR.
 WILL GET CLOSE TO NATURE

John, Joe and Fred O'Nei1, sons of
 MT. and Mrs. John J. O'Neil, of Olive street. are at the home of their par ents for a two weeks stay. The boys have just finished a swing of the New England states in vaudeville. After playing Bridgeport last winter Bridge ports 'ttop notchers'' have been stren- uouS1y at work and intend to take a long summer vacation. They are now busi1y engaged in renovating and pre- pairing their fathers farm in Stratford for their summers sojourn. The boys intend to get right close to na- ture during the summer months and prepare themselves for a long winters ''big time'' tour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24

warmth, or did he escape from sone e keeper? As the coon is not telling tales out of school, the reason of his pres ence will never be known.
 When Papa SeIleck was a boy he hunted coons with the other lads. The thoughts of his boyhood triumphs and his chance of getting a fine meal, al ternated in his mind. as he stood gaz- ing at the animal. He told his boy to get a bag, then he ran out and stood under the tree.
 In five minutes there was a crowd of excited men standing under the tree. One man told the crowd to keep still till he went home for his gun. Another man wearing a pea jacket, asked:
 Wat 'es yon? Be hit monkee hor a,h squarreIl?''
 Nav, it's a coon," answered small boy and then Joe Borrel1 was convin- ced upon looking closer that it was a coon.
 A young lad climbed the tree and shook the limb on which was MT. Coon. His coonship fell to the road way and Sel1eck, bag in hand, missed his grab and the coon beat it through a backyard and over several fences before he was chased into a chiken coop in Ogden street. Sel1eck ran in- to the coop and here a fight followed but MT. Coon was finally beaten into submission after he had almost ripped the trousers off the leg of Selleck.
 The animal weighs Is pounds and MT. Sel1eck says he is as fine a speci- men of the coon as he ever saw. II will probably be added to the couec- ton of animals at Beardsley park. It may be well to mention that MT. Sell Ieck was dressed in time to attend church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
GREEK UNION WILL ERECT BUILDING FOR
 OFFICIAL JOURNAL

A building for it's official newspaper will be erected in Pittsburgh, Pa., ac- cording to a vote of the convention of the Greek Catholic Union of America which has been in session here for more than a week. The paper is now printed at Homestead, Pa Fifty three needy members of the organiza- ton were voted $50 each. The next biennial convention of the Union will be held in Cleveland in 1918. The convention voted medals to the Soko1 Gymnastic club who entertained them with an exhibition of their prowess on the opening night of the conven- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
Twenty Years Ago.
WHO WERE THE sPOTTERS2

The first card in the coming contest between the local saloon keepers and leaders of the Law & Order league was played yesterday (Sunday) when two men said to be employed in the factory of E. P. Bullard, the president of the local branch, informed Supt. Birmingham that a saloon in Water street was running full blast, and that a number of men were seen to enter and leave the place. The complain ants gave their names as J. E. and C. E. Morse and said they lived on Myrtle avenue and Broad streets, re- spectively.
 Policeman Willis Benham and Spe- cia1 Nash were sent to the place. They were unable to get inside and no ves- 4ige of life was visible about the sa- loon. It was rumored today that the Rmw q Order 1eaeue leaders were con
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
ATIHIiE,rrCs AT CITY HOTEL

Mine host of the sta1d old City Hotel, the good natured Buckingham, aaas erected in his rear yard what is Known among gynnaSts the spring 5bar'' for the benefit of his boarders- Nothing tends so much to good health as the development of the physical man Some of the boarders are al- ready experts, and we hear it whisper ed that GoodseIl, Eye harmonious' cherubim and honorary member '' lha-s commenced a course of physical hra1ning and Is fast becoming an adept in the art. If this is SO. he will doubt Hess draw a heavy bow on Eye violin pretty soon, to hear whom will be a 1ssComfort.'' 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
THE LIST OF ENTRIES RambIers Road Race

The wheelmen who will participate in the road race of the RannbIers Decoration day are: w. G. Wheeler Lafayette Peer, George H. North James Kelley, Herman Leopold, Will liam Patnode, John and B. Ferriss all of the Rambling Wheelmen; E. Sergeant, Joseph Sch1eicher, J. P Cooper, Martin We1ch. William H. Stearns, Maurice G. Conk1in, J. R. F'arrar, H. G. F'oote, John M. Weiden- hammer David Saxton. w. R. Munro all of Bridgeport Wheel club; and sev- eral others from out of town
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
LOCAL CONCERT HALLS

Superintendent Eugene Birmingham this afternoon instructed Special Jones who does duty at the Casino concert hall, to keep a strict watch, and see that no immodest dancers or songs are allowed. Sam Barrows, whose place was reported by Special Cum nigham Saturday, has apologized for having abused the special, and prom 1sed not to permit any suggestive per formances in his place again. His H- cense will not be revoked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
BRoPHY,s NEw CAFE

Thomas Bropny who has conducted a. cafe at 146 Main street for several years, has purchased the cafe and grocery store conducted by the late George Wolfram, at Main street and Railroad avenue. It has been entirely refitted and is now one of the best equipped cafes in the city. The gro cery store which is a part of MT. Brophy's purchase, will also be run by him and will be well stocked with first class goods at moderate prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
LICEN SEES ISSUED

The following licenses have been granted by the County Commissioners since the last list was printed: Ed ward Ffn1an, 61 Washington avenue; Joseph Zenjh. 117 Hancock avenue; George Bauer, 1 Beach avenue; Mrs. Annie Clancy, 199 Water street; Charles Meyer, 1 Reilly street; Conn. Breweries Co.,, 287 Housatonic avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
FRENCH DEPUTIES ASK
 REPORT ABOUT VERDUN

Paris, May 24-A motion demand ing a secret sitting of the chamber of deputies at which the government should give full explanations in re- gard to the first phase of the Verdun operations is being circulated in the legislative lobby and has already ob- -tained 150 signatures. It is not likely, however, that the motion will be mov- ed until Premier Briand has again ap- peared before the army committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
DIsGRACEFUL FOR MILFORD

There was a row last night at the Housatonic house, just east of Wash ington bridge, in which pistols were drawn and though no one was shot with a leaden bullet, one Bridgeport tough is bearing marks of the conflict which will disffgure his scountenance for some time to- come.
 The Housatonic house is within the confines of Milford and is run by a man named Hopkins from New York state. Of late the attention of the Milford authorities has been called to the Sunday doings at this roadhouse and also of the illegal sale of liquor there and the consequent conduct of ruffians who gather there. If none are taken, the belief that the Milford authorities neglect their duty shame fully will increase.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24


 Know all men by these presents, that I, -, of the State of a subscriber for - shares of the capital Of the Bank of the United States do hereby authorize and em- power Joshua Stow. Elijah Boardnaan. and Levi H Clarke, or a majority or Ehem, Commissioners, for superintend- ing the subscriptions at Middletown' an the State of Connecticut, in person or by substitute. to transfer, in due form of law, the funded Debt, where of the certificates are hereunto an nexed, to the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of the United States, as soon as the Bank shall be organized Provided always, that If in consequence of the apportionment of the shares, in the capital of the said Bank. among the subscribers, in the manner by law directed, the said funded Debt shall be of a greater amount than shall be necessary to complete the payments of the funded Debt portion for the shares to be ap- portioned, only so much of the funded Debt shall be transferred, by virtue of the power and authority hereby given, as shall /be necessary to complete such payments Witness my hand and seal, this - day of -, 1S16-
 Sealed and Delivered in presence of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
WOMAN IS EXECUTED.

Berlin, May 24-Henriette Hol4 stern, the wife of a Koenigsburg farmer, was executed here today for the murder of her husband daughter and stepson by poison. The execu- ton was performed in the traditional manner by a headsman with a broad axe. Two Berlin women of the un- derwor1d who were recently convicted of the murder and robbery of a third woman, are in jail awaiting the inf1ic- ton of the death penalty by behead- ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
WILL SELL HIS YACHT

Henry M. Hills is negotiating for the sale of his steam yacht the Dream to New York parties, and the bargain may be closed today. The yacht is now in New York where she has been load up for some time. Hills has pur- chased a cottage in St. Augustine, Fla. and will spend the winters there dlere- after.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
ITALIANS ABANDON TRENCH.

Rome, May 24-The Austrian statement that the Italians surrender ed trenches east of Se1z is denied in an official bulletin issued today. The bulletin says that the Italians volun- tarily abandoned 50 yards of the line of trenches in this vicinity but cot1- tinued to hold 300 yards of trenches which they took from the enemy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
Sealed and Delivered in presence of

N B. The wording of the power must be changed, when necessary, to meet the eases of subscription by companies, corporations, or States And the parties should acknowledge it1e execution of the power before a l1aagistrate, who will certify the same under his hand and seal, in the usual form /
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
 BRIDGEPORT As-H WAS 1OOE5012O-XEARS AGO
1OO-5O- -2O-YEARS AGO


sidering the advisa bility of starting an early campaign against the liquor dealers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24

The Bank of England bought 79s!ooO pounds in bar gold and shipped 5.0OO pounds in sovereigns to the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24

FLOWERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
WEDDING RINGS

YOUR BRIDE DESERVES THE
 BEST-GIVE TT TO HER
 We carry a complete line of high duality seamless Wedding Rings, cor rect in style, perfect in finish And don't overlook the many suggestions our stock affodrs in wedding gifts and
 Watches, 'Si1verware, Cut Glass, Clocks, Jewelry/ of every description, Fountain Pens, Purses. etc.
 Let us show you our line of Dia- nonds. noted for their unusual bril- Hancy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
 One Hundred Years Ago.

BANK OF THE U. s. Torm of Power to Transfer Stock
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-04-28
ANOTHER BIG CORN SHOW
FOR NORTHWESTERN STATES

1t has been decided to hold another
corn show in St. Paul this coming De-
cember, from the 18th to 10th. At the
1915 corn show residents of the Flat
head copied the prizes for this district
and they will undoubtedly make an
other effort this year.
Four prizes will be awarded each dis
trict, a first and second prize for men
and first and second prize for boys.
Each exhibit must consist of ten ears
of any variety of Indian corn raised by
contestant in a field Of one acre or
more, with no fee for entry This dis
trict consists of the counties of Mis-
soula, Mineral, Powell Ravalli, Gran
lite, Deer Lodge, Silver Bow, Jeffer-
son, Broadwater, Gal]atin, Madison and
Beaverhead. The winners of lastyear's
prizes, residents of this valley, along
with others, will undoubtedly exhibit
again this fall and with excellent
chances of again winning the trophies.
A total of $4,000 is being offered in
prizes, the funds being provided by
and the show given under the auspices
Of the bankers of the northwest.
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BIG WHEAT PRIZES OFFERED
new METHOD OF AWARDS

The Montana farmer who raises what
he considers good field of Marquis
wheat this year, is to have the oppor-
tunity of taking 20 bundles of it, just as
he gathers it from behind the binder, to
the Montana State Fair to compete for
$275 in prizes. Never before in the
United States has such a prize been Of
fered. Announcement of this big event,
and numerous other special premium
events received too late for publica-
ton in the regular premium list of the
State Fair, will be made in a special
supplement which is soon to be issued.
The two events of particular interest
to the farmers of the state which will
be announced in this supplement are the
1915 prize mentioned above, the money
for which is being given by the Ana
conda Copper Mining Company of Butte
and a prize Of 500 for the best collec-
ton of commercial potatoes, which is
being offered by the Butte Chamber OF
Commerce.
Of interest to livestock men in this
special supplement will be $l95 in
special cash premiums offered in the
horse division by the Stallion Registra-
Board; and prizes on Brown Swiss and
Aberdeen Angus cattle.
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The big Marquis wheat event is ex-
pected to stimulate great interest, as
the bundles entered are to be threshed
on the fair grounds in a threshing
machine which the International Har-
vester company of America will have
there especially for that purpose,
and the winner will be rewarded for the
excellence of his crop, and not upon a
picked sample of seed wheat. This gives
many farmers a chance who have not
the time or inclination to prepare sam
Piles of grain for exhibit upon seed
basis.
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O2791
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior u. S.
Land Office, at Missoula. Montana.
April "a, 1916. Notice is hereby given
that Joseph Trausch, of Roman,
Montana, who on July 26, 1911, made
nd entry No. 0279l, for Unit p, SWM
NE4, NWA SEA Sec. 3, T. 20 NJ, r..
q w. M. NJ, has filed notice of intention
to make communication proof under old
law to establish claim to the land above
described, before John N. Bailey, a
U. S. Commissioner, at Roman, Mon
tana, on the 5th day of June
1916. Claimant names as witnesses
George F. Foster, James +. O'Brien,
George LAWS and Benjamin Harding
all of Roman, Montana.
FRANK M. M'HAFF1E,
apr 90 may rs Register.
Non coal land Flathead project
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BIDS---Wood for Schools

Until May Is, 1916, the school board
of District % will receive bids, sealed
and marked "bid on wood, for fur
nishing, delivering and ricking at the
respective schools, subject to inspec-
ton and measurement, wood as follows,
bids for each school to be separate:
Roman, IT'S ricks, ft. Leon, l25
ricks, TT.
All wood must be of good quality
pine or fir, at least half of it dry sea
soned, of convenient size for putting in
heater, at least so per cent to be de-
livered by Sept. Is, and the rest by
Dec. Is, 1916.
All bidders accept the above condi-
tons, and the successful bidder must
give bond in the sum of Twenty Five
Dollars, security or cash. for faithful
performance of same. The right to re-
ject any or all bids is reserved.
Address S. r. LOGAN, Clerk,
apr 28-may IL Leon, Montana.
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Sheriff's Sale

In the district court of the fourth jul
dicial district of the state of Montana,
in and for the county of Missoula.
w. B. Glow, plaintiff VS.. John W.
Hardman Jr., and Ethel M. Hardman,
defendants,
Notice of Sherff's Sale under order
of sale
TO be sold at sheriff's sale on the 18th
day of May, A. D. 1916, at the
hour of 1920 O'Clock, a. m. of said day,
at the front door of the court house
in the city of Missoula, County of
Missoula, and State of Montana:
The lands and premises directed to
be sold under and by virtue Of
this decree are situated. lying
and being in the County of Missoula,
and State of Montana, and particularly
described as follows, to-wit:
The North One Half of the South
East One Quarter, IN 1aSEA) lin Section
number Twenty nine, Township No.
Twenty-one, North of Range Twenty
one, West of the Montana Principal
Meridian containing eighty acres,
more or less, according to the U. S.
government survey thereof.
Together with all and singular the
tenements, Entertainments and appur-
tenances, easements, water and all
other rights belonging or in any wise
appertaining thereto.
| Dated at Missoula this 18TH, day of
April, 1916. r. j. WHITAKER,
By Albert Marion, Sheriff.
Under Sheriff.
AL, 428, 5-5 SIP.
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Round Butte

Round Butte Sunday school at
2 O'Clock instead of / o'clock.
The Round Butte Aid will meet
with Mrs. F. E. Shelter on
Wednesday, May 3rd. A good
attendance is desired as there is
important business.
Mrs. James Farrow called at
the J. S. Myers home Tuesday
afternoon.
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Wood Yard
CALL PHONE 374
- FOR --
GOOdStOVe Wood
AND QUICK DELIVERY
HOUk & HAY
Yard cost of BurIand's blacksmith shop
O5374
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Missoula, Montana,
April 8, 1916. Notice is hereby given
that Joseph Stecher, of Roman, Mon
tana, who on Feby. Is, 1915, made nd
No. 05374, for Unit H, VIZ NE4.
NWI SCI Section 26, Twp. 20
NJ, r. 20 w. NJ NJ, has filed notice of
intention to make communication proof
under new law, to establish claim to
the land above described, before John
N. Bailey, a U. S. Commissioner, at
Roman, Montana, on the 18th day of
May, 1916. Claimant names as wit
nesses: Franz Octabec, William Enge,
Roy Cole, James F. O'Brien, all of Ro-
nan, Montana.
FRANK NJ NJ HATTIE,
apr may 5 Register.
Non-coal land Flathead project
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Bids Asked

Sealed bids will be received by the
Fairview School organization until 8
O'Clock p. m. on the 9th day of May,
1916, for the old Fairview school build
ing. Right reserved to reject any or
all bids File bids with VIM. McGourty,
Horte, Montana. M. JAEGER, Chairman.
april 14-may 5.
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RUGS! RUGS! RUGS!
We Invite Comparison With Prices Any Where

In rug department you will find everything The de-
signs the latest creations fresh from the mills with all
the coorng and weave effects The wide variety will make
strong appeal people who interested floor coverings at
this The advantages make matter of big Importance
because they big saving in dollars to
We prepared demonstrate the fact that where in this
section you do we'll for the spend floor
coverings.