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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Cheeks Sparkling
Eyes Most Women
Can-Have
Says DIR. Edwards, a WeI1-Known
Ohio Physician

DR.. F. M. Edwards for II years
treated scores of women for liver and
bowel ailments. During these years
he gave to his patients a prescription
made of a few well known vegetable
ingredients mixed with olive oil, nam
ing them DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets.
you will know them by their olive
color.
These tablets are wonder-workers
on the liver and bowels, which cause
a normal action, carrying off the waste
and poisonous matter that ones sys-
tenn collects.
If you have a pale face, sa11ow look,
dull eyes, pimpIes, coated tongue,
headaches, a nstless, no-good feeling.
all out of sorts, inactive bowels you
take one of DR.. Edwards Olive Tab
let's nightly for a. time and note the
pleasing results.
Thousands of women, as well as
men, take Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets
now and then just to keep in the pink
of condition
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. the sue
cessfu1 substitute for calomeE10c and
Csc per box. All druggists.
The Olive Tablet Company. Column
bus, Ohio.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
OUR NEWTOWN
NEWS LETTER
Especial to The Farmer.)

| Newtovn Ian 241TayIor & Buck.
| ingham, builders, of New Milford
! have taken the contract for the erect-
| ton of the Banks-Pierce new resi-
dence on the site of the old Buckley
home at the head OF. Main street. OPP
erations began today ldemoIishing the
old buildings. Some comment has been
| heard why. the owners gave the con-
tract to an out of town firm, but in
| quiry today disc1oses the fact that the
building Of the structure was offered
| to the two chief contractors in town,
and declined by both as both were
too busy to accept the work.
Arthur " Donohue of Flushing,
| Long Island, well known in Newtown
as a visitor for several seasons, was
successfully operated on for appen-
dicitis at the Bridgeport hospital last
Friday night. He was stricken while
at his employment with the Rening-
ton Arms Co.
| Andrew DonIon is laid up with a Sc
| we're rheumatism affecting his arms.
Mrs. Jean Aftermath of Walnut Tree
Hill is visiting relatives in New York.
The failure in business Of the con-
tracing firm of Kellogg & Gregory of
Danbury last week OBJECTS Newtown
Indirectly. This firm has the contract
for the state road work on the Bethel
road, which is only one-third done,
and it is feared the completion OF the
improvements may be delayed in con-
sequence of the trouble. Much SYM
pathy is expressed by officials here for
the members of@the firm with whom
the town has had pleasant business re-
1ations for several years.
A months mind requiem mass will
be said for the late Miss Catherine
Kane of HawleyvilIe at ST. Roses
church Wednesday morning, Jan. ,26,
at O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Glover and son
William DeForest, spent Friday and
Saturday in Bridgeport, guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Wright.
Joseph Lavery of Bridgeport was
q Sunday visitor at the Convent of
Mercy, calling upon a. relative, Mrs.
Ann Geraghty who is feeble.
Miss Mary Troy of Bridgeport Wis
tied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry
Troy, of Berkshire, Sunday.
George Dean of 'Dodgingtown died
Friday after few days illness of
complications following an attack of
the grip. His wife, who is feeble and
impaired of eyesight, collapsed when
death came to her husband, and was.
brought to the Danbury hospital inn
mediateIy, where she lies in a, critical
condition Directly following the de-
mise of Mr.. Dean the body was taken
from the deserted home and brought
to the undertaking parlors of Prindle
& Marris in the center, to await burial,
which took place at ESQ O'CLOCK sun
day afternoon. Interment was in the
Elmwood cemetery, Bethel Rev.
Timothy J. Lee Of the Congregational
church off1ciated at the grave. The
deceased was 7S years of age, a, vet
eran Of the Civ Wir, volunteering from
New York state. He has resided in
Newtown for more than quarter of
century. Besides his widow, he is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs Frank
Andrews, of Bethel.
Miss May Hoyt is a victim of the
grip.
The High school basketball team
met another defeat in the game with
the Stratford High school quintet Fri
day night.
Mrs M c. Bradley and daughter,
Miss Marguerite Bradley. were guests
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
TEXAS BREWERS HELD
FOR TRADE CONSPIRACY

Sulphur Springs. Tex, jan a.
ConzpRacy to nx the price of beer,
aIlot trade territory among themselves
and violations of the law are made
against seven Texas brewery compan-
les in a state anti-trust suit called for
trial here today.
Six defendept companies are said to
have agreed to accept compromise
penalty which would include forfeit
ure of three charters. The case of the
seventh defendant, the Dallas Brewery
pendently.
In addition to the conspiracy charge
the brewerieN are accused of having
collected assessments at the rate of
$1,000, 900 a year for the last five
years with which to promote anti
prohibition legislation and of having
paid the, poll taxes of thousands OF
voters that they might vote against
prohibition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
RAILROAD PRESIDENT
HURT WHILE SKATING

Onha, Neb., Jan. PA. L. Moh1er,
president of the Union Pacific Rail-
road, sustained slight conclusion of
the brain while ice skating mere yes
terday, falling backward when he lost
his balance. He was removed to a
local hospital and was reported I'M
conscious for a, while.
Attending PHYSICIANS early today
gave out a statement that nothing
serious would develop and that he
would be out of the hospital in a day
or two.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
Highwaymen Break
Nose of Victim

ARTHUR Harrison of 42s Bishop ave-
nue. and Frank Taylor of the same adj
dress, were held up and assaulted by
a pair of highwaymen opposite st.
MichaeFs cemetery on Stratford ave-
nue. early this morning After knock
ing Harrison down the hold-up men
ran from the scene withou tprocur-
ingA any money
Harrison reported the holdup at
police headquarters and later went
to the emergency hospital where it
was found he had suffered a broken
nose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24

"A few months ago I was beginning
to suffer with indigestion and dys-
pepsia which bothered me a great
deal, my stomach would feel b1oated
and sour with gas pains and great
distress, it made me nervous and half
sick, I tried a great many remedies
but could not benefit myself until I
began using Lax-a-Tone. I found out
it was just what Tneeded and it sure
ly fixed me up in short order and
can heartily endorse it as I feel fine
and my digestion is perfect
The Lax-a-Tone Man is at Harti-
CAMS Drug Store, 81 Fairfield Ave,
near Main ST., where he is introducing
this remedy to the Bridgeport public.
Advertisement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Anne Hartigan, leader, has ar
| ranged a. pleasing and we'll balanced
| program in which many prominent
members of the Wednesday Afternoon
| Musical club will have part on Wed
nesday at $3.50 o'clock at the First
M E. church.
March and chorus from Tannhauser;
| Wagner. Arr. for piano and organ;
Miss Edith Proudman, Mrs. Frank
Rogers.
Piano solo, "Po1onaise," in E fiat, Op.
IL, Ma. 1, Moskowski; Miss Lillian
Sullivan.
soprano solo, "Rader of the Forest
Bullock; Mrs. Judith Sandberg Flath-
ers,
Contra1to solos, Life and Death,''
CoIeridge-Taylor; Lullaby of an In
FAINT Chief" Schaefer; Mrs. Florence
Legere Hayes.
Piano solo, Rhapsody Hongroise,''
Lisa; Miss Grace Peterson of New
Duet, ~ Dun couer oui Taime,~
Gormoth; Mrs. Fathers and Mrs
Soprano solos, "Come Beloved
Handel; "a Burst of Melody" Saint
Saens; Mrs. Ethel Poland Hubbe1L
Miss A1thea May whose wedding to
Maturin Waldo is scheduled for the
end of February, will be the guest
of honor at two parties Tuesday, Feb.
/. Miss Edith Riker- of Fairfield will
give a luncheon at the Lafayette Tea
rooms on that day and later in the
afternoon, Mrs Horace Merwin and
Miss Alice Pierce will give Kitchen
shower for Miss May at Miss Pierce's
home, 23404 North avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ogren of 1855
Iranistan avenue announce the birth
Of a daughter. Mrs. Ogren was Miss
"a before
was organist and choir director of
Sacred Heart church for a number of
years.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Queens Daughters will be held
Friday evening in st. Augustine's
chapel. The committee in charge of
the sacred historical pageant is anx-
ious to make a full report and it is
hoped that a full return of money or
tickets will be made.
Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis of 1919
Main street entertained at one of her
delightful informal afternoon recitals
at her home Saturday. A number of
Mrs. Davis pupils participated in the
program. Tea was served following
the recital, Mrs. H. B. Van Giesen and
Mrs. Ada Tuck Whitaker pouring.
A large audience enjoyed the lee
ture on etStories and Story Telling"
given Saturday afternoon by Nora
Archibald Smith under the auspices
of the Fannie A. Smith A1ufnnae as
ISOLATION at the kindergarten on La
fayette street. Miss Smith is a sister
to Mrs. Kate Douglas Wiggin, the not
ed author. . Her talk was thoroughly
interesting and her suggestions con-
corning the art of story telling for
children was most helpful.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
breaches on Lessons
of European Tragedy

1.-The Price of the European Tragedy
and Its Lessons to America" was the
subject of sermon delivered last
evening at the First Methodist NJ. E.
church by Rev. s. FL Goodenough,
district superintendent
Rev Mr. Goodenough inquired if
apologies made this government suffice
for the loss of lives of Americans He
blamed the present war conditions on
the sins of all the great nations in
voIved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24

of Bridgeport relatives Friday and
Saturday.
Borough Warden Charles G. Peck
has completed arrangements for his
proposed trip to Florida, postponed
several times by pressing business en-
gagements. He will start Wednesday.
Mrs. J. w. Gordon is convalescent
after a, severe attack of grip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
A LOCAL STEEPLE
JACK TELLS A
TRUE NARRATIVE
SAYS LAX-A-TONE GIVES HIM A
STEADY NERVE AND A GOOD
DIGESTION, READ HIS
EXPERIENCE.

Here is another local man saying
a good word for Herbal La~x-a-Tone,
said the Lax-a-Tone Man at Harti-
CAMS Drug Store, 81 Fairfield Ave,
a man used to danger requiring a
steady nerve and a strong constitu-
ton, hear what Mr.. Victor Dickson
of 233 Alex street Savs:-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
TANK STEAMER SEIZED.

London Jan. -De1ayed-The
Standard Oil Tank steamer PetroIite,
from Philadelphia, Jan. q for Copen-
hagen. with "a cargo of petrol and the
Norwegian fsteamsfip Mons, from
Baltimore for Christiania with cargo
of oil. rye and barley, were, taken into
KirkwaH.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
The University School
S36 FAIRFIELD AVE.

Next session, January 8, 1915. Col
lege preparatory. eleR4entary and adj
vanced subjects, upper grammar
school and high school grades, ihdi-
vidual instruction. Students entering
now may save a years work.
T2O att
Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24

The home of the Turn Verein, at
Mount Vernon, N. Y, with its large
Gymnasium was destroyed by fire at
a loss of $780, 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24

Owing to the uncertainty regarding
the movement of slides in Gaillard
cut the Panama Canal is not ready to
be re-opened.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
GOODIOOKS Ref ECT
GOOD HEALTH 4

X%OU can't have bright eyes and
a smooth, clear skin if the fer
menting waste products of
constipation are poisoning your.
system.
Constipation is the chief cause not
only of poor complexiOns, but of three
quarters of the illnesses from which
women suffer.
Heed the danger signals of pallid
skin, poor eyesight, headaches
check constipation before it is too
late. Not with laxative drugs which
physic and irritate and later bring
about reactions which make you reg
ularly dependent upon them. Bring
about natural conditions, Natures
way-with Nujol. Nuiol is the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24

A despatch from Liverpool on Sat
urdayi last said that British news
papers published a report that pals,
on board the Stockholm, supposed to
contain 500 tons Of lard really con-
tanned copper ingots and that hevy
parcel post packages contained a large
quantity of rubber.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24
DENY COPPER CARGO
is HIDDEN AMONG LARD

London, Jan. 24-The agents for the,
Swedish American line steamship
Stockholm, which is now discharging
part of its cargo for the prize court
at Liverpool, deny that any copper in
lard pals or parcel post packages con-
tanning rubber were discovered on
board the vessel. fS
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24

highest form of the. pure white min
eral oil recommended by leading
doctors the world over for constipation.
NuJOl does not act by irritation but
by lu Internationally softening the
intestinal contents and facilitating
natural action Ia purely mechanical
way.
NujOl is colorless, odorless, tasteless.
1t can be taken by anyone, even the
youngest child, in any quantity.
without danger.
Write for booklet, The Rational
Treatment of Constipation. If your
druggist hasn't it, we will send pint
bottle Of Nuiol prepaid to any point
in the United States on receipt of
75c-money order or stamps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ogren of 1856
Iranistan avenue announce the birth
of a daughter. Mrs. Ogren was Miss
Molly Daily before her marriage and
was organist and choir director of
Sacred Heart church for a number of
years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-24

The regular monthly meeting of
the Queens Daughters will be held
Friday evening in st. Augustine's
chapel The committee in charge of
the sacred historical pageant is anx-
ious to make a full report and it is
hoped that a full return of money or
tickets will be made.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
RUSHVILLE COMMERCIAL
z CLUB HAS BANQUET

RUsHyILLE, Neb., March 22-Cspe-
cial)-The Rushville Commercial club
gave n MONDAY luncheon today to the
business men, when over 100 sat down
to a most appetizing meal prepared by
the members OF the Mothers club. Judge
Westover presided and In q few happy
remarks. introduced Frank I. Ringer.
commissioner of the Manufacturers as
sociation, who made a splendid talk on
community interests. using as his slogan.
Get Acquainted with Your Neighbor;
You May Like Him. The speaker was
eloquent with good humor and pathos,
and won the deep respect and sympathy
OF the audience In his presentation of the
better community way. At the conclusion
of his address he recited the poem. The
Man That Is TO Take My Place" Judge
westover afterward called for O rising
vote OF thanks to the speaker. which was
responded to most heartily This after
noon Mr.. Ringer addressed the school
children. for whom he had a special mes
sage for the boys and girlse in helping
the community to better ana higher
things.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
HALL FINDS NEW MEANING
FOR THE WORD AFFILIATE

CFrom n staff Correspondent.)
LINCOLN. March 22-(speclal) )-state
Treasurer George Hall has discovered n
new meaning 10 the word affiliate" as
Il Is used IN connection with the affi-
davit OF acceptance OF petition flied
for candidate.
The affidavit reads. Il hereby affiliate
with the party. etc" Mr.. Hall
construes the word differently than other
candidates and IN his letter 10 the scare
taryof state Withdrawing his acceptance
Of a petition filed by members Of the
progressive party says that he affillates
with the progressive party because the
progressive party was organized TO de-
feat the republican party and az the
democratic party IL also trying TO defeat
tho republican party the two parties
affiliate.
However. he says that II there is no
objection TO his accepting the filing he
win withdraw his acceptance. thanking
the petitioners for ther interest In his
campaign and hopes they won't forget
II at the general election n he gets the
nomination.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
ADAMS SUPERINTENDENT
SAYS QUESTIONS BAFFlE

HASTINGS. Neb.. March 22.--(spcoial
Telegram. .)-Questions sent out by the
state superintendent's office for county
eighth grade examinations are beyond the
mental reach Of the pupils. said Miss
Carrie sullivan. Adams county superin-
tendent. In statement today she says
many OF the questions are 80 constructed
as 70 haffle the reasoning powers OF the
chIld One OF the questions 10 which she
objects Is: what e the effect OF rural
mail service. telephone and the automo-
bile on rural lifeg" Another ls: Who is
zebulon Pikef' One pupil examined here
said the income tax was a tax coming IN.
and that the spoils system was system
put up by some people and spoiled by
others. Humidity Ia the way the people
live" wrote one pupil
These answers. says Miss sullivan. are
not the fault Of the pupils, but OF the
questions.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Nebraska
THOMAS SUGGESTS
TEACH PATRIOTISM
State Superintendent Urges Rising
Generation Should Lave Love
for the Flag.
SENDS LETTER TO TEACHERS
1rrom a staff corrcspondentl

From a staff Correspondent
LINCOLN. March p 90 tspecial)- -
Superintendent Thomas believes that ev-
cry school in the country and every
scholar should be alive to the conditions
which surround the country and that
patriotism should be inculcated In the
minds Of the rising generations. With
that end in view he has prepared and
sent out the following instructions TO
supsrintendents and teachers:
Tho weather vane OF the times. con-
trarv to nj lestablshel law. seems 10
point in two directions. We know not
which direction will finally be shown
BY this instrument. whether the h unl'ea sl
an example TO ali nations as a country
Of democracy and free institutions and
that through its influence the nations
may be led into long period OF peace;
the heroic in war such as the world mas
never seen, should make little difference
IN the method OF teaching patriotism IN
our schools.
The times are especially propltlous for
patriotic Instruction There never was a
time when the teaching Of the English
Language should be so thoroughly
pendence and America should be
taught to every child, and every child
old eneugh should read Edward Everett
Slss Map ,i Without .,,0sSlrg GOsS.ry ane aS
dress" The flag should be displayed
IN every schoolroom or upon every
school house; SIS meaning, It's history
taught The salute recommended by The
Grand Army OF the Republic and ths
Woman's Relief Corps is especially ap
propriate for the. smaller children;
the republic for which II stands; on,
country, one language, one flag"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Kindeldey Addresses
Music Teachers

LINCOLN Neb.. March 22-otto Kin
deldey, chief of the music department OF
the New York City library, was the prin-
cipsl speaker today at the third days
sessions Of the National Music Super
vlsors. In convention here. The Influ-
ence Of Folk Music on the Progress Of
Art" was his subject A banquet and
round-table discuss.on is TO be held this
evening. followed by a grand opera Sc
lection 20 be given by local high school
students. The morning was spent by
visiting high school classes In musical
appreciation. musical history, harmony
and voice. followed by discussion OF
school work inspected.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Nebraska
Governor Sets Apart
General Cleanup Day


LINCOLN, March 22-(speciaL )Gover-
nor Moorehead has issued the following
proclamation:
Again as governor OF the state, l feel
impeiled to call the attention OF the peo-
pie of Nebraska to the necessity OF
guarding against the dstruction OF PROP
erty by fire. Destructive fires have been
prevalent throughout the different states
during the past few months. and at this
writing a conflagrRtion, destroying MIL
lions OF dollars worth OF property Is rag
ing in Paris, Texas; homes and business
houses are being wiped out and over
100000 damage sustained. by popula-
tion OF 1000 Five thousand people are
without food or shelter. and will be
dependent upon others for immediate
help. During the winter months, rub
blsh and all kinds OF inflammable sub
stance has been accumulating, and the
dry winds of March will prepare this for
the lighted match OF stub of cigar or
other means of ignition. The time to
clean away everything that makes II
easy for n fire TO start is at hand.
Il therefore urg the week beginning
April 10, be observed as Clean Up Week,
during which time there be united action
in regard TO this business, each individ-
ual Joining his neighbor IN the good
work. Don't walt, begin now. Safety
First"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
VALIDITY or FILING
BY MAIL QUESTIONED

NORTH PLATTE. Neb.. March 2s.--
Especial l-Whether or not a man can
mail his filing fee on the last day for
filing and still be considered candidate
is question which is puxzling county
officials Of lincoln county. r. Y. Frame
OF Hershey mailed his filing fee TO the
county treasurer last Saturday and now
the question arises whether under the
present law filing mailed on the date
answers the purpose OF a filing made in
the office OF the county treasurer The
matter win be taken up with the attor-
ney general. who win be asked 90 give
q decision on the question
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
Markell summer Home soId.

BLAIR. Nob.. March &.-tspeclal)-
The summer farm residence OF the late
J. 7. Market. Omaha hotel and railroad
eating house promoter. with about sixty
nine acres OF adjoining land. near DE
Soto station. was bought this week by
Lee smith, whose land joins the Markell
closes out the last interests Of the Markell
estate In the 1,SOo-acre farm bought by
him some thirty years ago. and upon
which he spent thousands OF dollars In
building. ditching and other improve.
ments. This property IL one OF the finest
summer residences north of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
ATTORNEY GENERAL REED
TAKES TREATMENT HERE

Attorney General Reed came TO Omaha
yesterday. and for a week will be under
the care of his brother, DR. w. II. Reed
who resides at Benson.
The attorney general has had a severe
time during the last two months. at firs,
being taken with an aggravated attack
OF grip. when be was compelled to go to
the springs for weeks treatment. On
his return he undertook 10 take up his
duties az the state house. and suffered a
relapse. His condition was very serious
at one time, but II IL now hoped that a
good rest will put him in shape again,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-23
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES

GRAND ISLAND. Neb., March e.
Especial. )--Chief Of Police Snodgrass and
wife Of Grand Island were visitors at the
home Sunday.
steward John Brown OF the west hos
pital has returned and IL again AT his
post Of duty.
Mrs. DR.. wagsoners father OF Falls
City visited over Sunday az the home.
dis name was mentioned quite frequently
la news dispatches recently from his
accident there.
commandant Walsh is absent from his
desk. u is rumored that he Il endeavor-
ing 70 secure the services OF a band 10
play on Decoration day, May O
spring work on the home farm has
commenced IN earnest, aud everyone con-
nected With that work Ia busy.
Rev. j. q. 8hlck OF Grand Island occu-
pied the pulpit az the Soldiers home
chapel last Sunday and gave an excel
lent address. He stated that he was In
yited 70 give q discourse on temperance
af Lexington next Sunday
hra. "A. r, Seward has been confined
10 her room for the last week on account
% recHrence Of the grip.