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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
CHRISTIAN UNION
WORKERS TO SPEAK
IN LOCAL CHURCHEs

The plan of the Christian Union in
presenting their work to the various
churches will be somewhat varied this
year in that the superintendent. Rev
Charles w. Simpson, and his assist
ants will represent their work per
sonalIy from time to time. This plan
was deemed best by many Sf the pas
tors as they felt that their people
ought 10 know more of local cohdi-
tons and the home work, rather than
to hear of some work in New York,
or elsewhere, no matter how similar
that work.
The Peoples Presbyterian church
will be addressed by superintendent at
1880 n IA. Converts will be present
and tell of their redemption. At 1880
D. M Mr., Simpson will address the
St /Luke's Episcopal church, Stratford
avenue, and a number of the men viii
give their testimonies. Assistant Su-
perintendent Robert M, Hay VIII
speak at Kings Highway Congrega-
tionaI church at 1870 p. m, accompan-,
led by several men who viii tell the
s'story saved by grace
Many Interesting faces will be prez
sented- at these services and the effeee
of Bridgeport,s industrial boom will
be told. In addition to- these services
the regular work of the. Christian
Union will be carried on at 4 Bank
street with a service at and 9 p m,
also the 8 a. m. at the Fairfield
county 1ail
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
Chess Expert Banks
Beaten By Nicholson

Chess and checker players of
Bridgeport will have the rare oppor-
tunfty of seeing world champion in
action when Newell P. Banks, checker
champion, attempts to break the New
England record for simultaneous
play at the Y. M. c. A. tonight Yes
terday Banks announced he would
try to break the record made by Al
fred Jordan when he played SIS boards
some few years ago
The players who have opposed
Banks in his recent exhibitions at the
association, are quite sure that the
champion will have but little difficulty
in doing this if there are so boards
and players in Bridgeport. All per-
sons who play either chess. or checkers
are invited to attend tonight's exhibit
ton and7play the champ.
AS the Y. NJ, c. A. does not pos
sess the equipment for SO chess and
checker players the association re-
quests all persons who wish to play
Mr.. Banks. to bring their boards and
men with them No admission will be
charged. Last night. Nicholson, the
Danish chess. champion met and de-
feated Banks in a brilliantly played
game. ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
FALL OF EzERUM
is APPLAUDED BY
FRENCH PAPERS

Paris, Feb. 17.-The capture of the
great Turkish stronghold of Erzerun1
by the Russians is declared by the
French newspapers this morning as
the best item of news for the allies in
many months. The military experts
dwell upon the importance of the cap
ture, declaring that it gives the Rus
slams the key to Asia Minor and is a
victory which will inevitably have far
reaching consequences.
General Berthaut in the Petit jour
nal says it is not only a deadly blow
to Turkey but an event which cannot
fail to have its effect in the other the.
aires of the war.
Major De Civrieux says in the Ma
tin: 'HTho conquest of Erzerum is of
more Importance than would be that
of any other fortress in the whole the
atre of war. In Asia we are not faced
by a strategic chess board. ruled
across by railroads and excellent
routes along which fresh forces could
be brought UP IN a few days The Err
zerum was the solitary bulwark Of the
Turkish empire in Asia. Open spaces,
suitable for operation on a. great scale
now present themselves to the forces,
of Grand Duke Nicholas, of Russia -
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
Joy RIDERS FINED
AFTER DITCHING CAR

New Britain. Feb, 17wi1iiam
Martin was fined 800 and costs and
sent to Jail for 80 days and Charles p.
Mccarthy was fined $50 in police
court for Interfering and tampering
With an automobile owned by p. s.
Mcmahon, a theatrical man, without
his permission, on Feb. IL. Both are
chauffeurs and both pleaded guilty.
Martin was formerly employed by
Mcmahon. 1t was alleged that Mar
tin, Mccarthy and some friends took
the automobile from garage last
Friday morning. Tt was found over
thrned in a ditch a41iA Berlin a few
hours later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
Pennsylvania
Man Thankful
Mr.. c. E.. Brooks,

Mr.. G. E.. Brooks,
Marshall, Mich.
Dear SIR -5zg
Perhaps it will interest you to know
that have been ruptured six years
and have always had trouble with it
till I got your Appliance. It is very
easy to wear, fits neat and snug, and
is not in the way at any time, day or
night. In fact, at times did not know
I had it on; it just adapted itself to
the shape of the body and seemed to
be a part of the body, as it chung to
the spot, no matter what position I
was in
It would be veritable God-send to
the unfortunate who suffer from rup-
ture if all could procure the Brooks
Rupture Appliance and wear it. They
would certainly never regret it.
My rupture is now all healed up and
nothing ever did it but your Appliance
Whenever the opportunity presents it,
self I will say a good word for your.
Appliance, and also the honorable way
in which you deal with ruptured peo-
pie. It is a pleasure to recommend a
good thing among your friends or
strangers. I am,
Yours very sincerely,
JAMES A. BRITTON,
80 Spring ST., Bethlehem, Pa
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
Ten Reasons Why
You Should Send For Brooks
Rupture Appliance

1. It is absolutely the only Appli-
ance of the kind on the market today,
and in it are embodied the principles
that inventors have sought after for
years.
e. The Appliance for retaining the
rupture cannot be thrown out of posi-
ton.
s. Being an air cushion Of soft rub
Der it clings closely to the body, yet
never blisters or causes Irritation
4. Unlike the ordinary so-called
pads, used in other trusses, it is not
cunb ersome or ungainly.
5. 1t is small, soft and pliable, and
positively cannot be detected through
the clothing.
g. The soft. pliab1e bands holding
the Appliance do not give one the un-
pleasant sensation of wearing a har--
ness. '~-- $3.50 -
7. There is nothing about it to get
foul, and when it becomes tsofled it
can be washed without injuring it in
the least.
8. There are no metal springs in
the Appliance to torture one by cut
ting and -bruising the flesh.
8. All of the material of which the.
Appliances are made is of the very
best that money can buy, making it
durable and safe Appliance to wear.
10. My reputation for honesty and
fair dealing is so thoroughly estab-
lished by an experience of over thirty
years of dealing with the public, and
my prices are so reasonable, my terms
SO fair, that there certainly should be
no hesitancy in sending free coupon
today. -
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
"A Genuine Rupture Cure
Sent On Trial To Prove 1T
ont Wear a Truss Any Longer.
After Thirty Experience Have Produced An Appliance for
Children That Actually Cures Rupture.

If you have tried most everything
else, come. to me. Where others fail
is where I have my greatest success.
Send attached coupon today and will
send you free my illustrated book on
Rupture and its cure, showing my APP
plianee and giving you prices and
names of many people who have tried
it and were cured. It is instant relief
when all others fail. Remember, 7
use no sa1ves, no harness, no lies.
I send you on trial to prove what I
say IS true. = You are the Judge and
and read it you will be as enthusiastic
as my hundreds of patients whose let
tiers you can also read. FIJI out free
coupon below and mail today. It's
well worth your time whether you try
my Appliance or not.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17

building up the system because it is
predigested food in liquid form msIde
from the choicest of health giving
grains thoroughly matted 1t is a.c-
ceptabler to the weak stomach as it re-
qufres little effort of the digestive r.,r4
gans. 1T assists the stomach in its ttu-
ties of converting food into blood by
stimulating the flow of gastric juices
Grip, pneumonia and influenza VIC
TINS should take the prescribed ad-
vice of a tablespoon in water or milk
before meals and on retiring Y GU will
be surprised how the system responds
to this treatment. Try it today 1t is
sold by most druggists. grocers and
dealers, $500. If they can't supply
you, write u.s. The Duffy Malt
Whiskey Co., Rochester, NJ Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
How Grip, Pneumonia and Influenza
Victims May Gain Strength
The Recent Epidemic Has Left Many Weak ard
Rundown Systems Which Must Be Built Up

The epidemic of grip pneumonia
and influenza which recently swept
the country with severe loss of life.
has left in its wake a host of victims
whose systems are weak and run
down How to build them up is a
subject of interest as undoubtedly
there ARE thousands seeking this ad-
vice.
After such attacks, disease germs
have accumulated in great Quantities,
and the system of course is weakened
thereby. To build up the system and
in this way enable it to throw off the
poisons is therefore necessary. The
stomach is the key to health building
as the majority of physical ills are di-
rectly traceable to it as a source
Dufrys Pure Malt Whiskey assists in
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
FALLS THROUGH ICE.

Walking on.thee ice on the shore of
yellow Mill pond. at Seayiew avenue
and Holly street, Lawrence LapaIbo,
II, of So Kelley street, fell through
and his life was imperiIed. Nick
MARITIME. IL, of 58 Kelley street, and
Peter Farrar of 1886 Pembroke street.
rescued him. The trio of bows were
taken to their homes in the emergency
hospital ambulance,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17

plough or, do any heavy work. I can
say your Appliance has affected per-
manerlt cure. Before getting your APP
p1iance- was in a terrible. condition
and had given UP all hope of ever be-
ing any better. If it. hadn't been for
your Appliance I would never. have
been cured. I am sixty-eig1t years old
and served three years in Eckle's Ar
tf11ery, Oglethorpe Co. I hope God will
reward you for the good you are doing
for suffering humanity.
Yours sincerely.
H D. DANKS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
SEES DISASTERS
! FOR GERMANY IN
BREAK WITH u. S.
Manager Of Steamship Com
pany Says Such Action
Would Be Serious.

London, Feb. 17.-An Amsterdam
despatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company says that the manager of
one of the greatest German shipping
compamies in an interview in the Bre-
men Tageblatt, expresses a most pes
simiStic opinion concerning the effects
of a possible breach of relations be-
tween Germany and the United States.
This shipper, who the despatch says
lis believed to be Albert BALM, direc-
tor general of the Hamburg American
Steamship company. is quoted as fol-
lows:
a breach of Gern1any's relations
with America would have a. most Sc
rious effect All America 8 money and
munitions would be at the disposal of
the entente allies. We should have to
take over the feeding OF the Belgians.
and Americas attitude probably would
induce other neutra1s to attack us.
All OUT ships would finally be inteYned
in American ports. This would repre-
sent taking away enormous wealth
from US.
{ Our plight would be most difncu
When the war is over Germany will
have to replenish her stocks of. raw
materials Do not let us entertain
any illusions in regard to England.
She will continue commercial warfare
long after military operations are
over She will take away all our
trade with South Africa and Austria
liza, and it will take years for our pas
senger service to reach a condition
anything like that which, existed be-
fore the war; Il
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
Child Cured in -Four Months

21 Jansen ST., Dubuque, Iowa.
MI. c.. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich
Dear Sir:-The baby's rupture is
altogether cured, thanks to your APP
p1iance, and we are so thankful to you.
If we could only have known of it
sooner, our little boy would not have
had to suffer near as much as he did
He wore your brace a little over four
months. Yours very truly,
ANDREW. EGGENBERGER
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
ELKs DANCE.

J The regular monthly dance of the
EIkss club was held in the State street
rooms last night and. was well attend
ed Ibuch novel entertainment was
furnished through the courtesy of
local theatre managers. Music and
dancing followed an excellent. repast
served by the steward.
The committee that successfully
managed the affair consisted of DR..
Edward F. McGovern, chairman; Paul
Hassett, Leonard Asheim, DR.. J. J.
Meyers, Oliver borne, Lester Bur-
dick and Herbert Donne1y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
SAID SHE WAS
SURE SHE WOULD s
NEVER BE WELL
Mrs. D. Di Menna, $40 Jane
St, This City, Tells a z
L.ax7a-Tone Story.

am of the opinion said the Lax
atone man at Hartigan's Drug store,
No. 81 Fairfield Ave. that the people
of Bridgeport are beginning to be
convinced that Lax-a-Tone is a rene
dy that can be relied upon the get
results. Mrs. Di :Menna who is well
known here testifies as folIows:- II
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
Civil War Veterans
On Theatre jury

Three Civil War veterans, all mem
bers of Elias Howe Post. No. 3 q
A. R.. are members of the jury and
sit at. each performance in the Jury
box at the Cecil SpooneH COMPANY
performance of MADAME x'' at the
Lyric theatre this week The veter-
ans are Russell Glenn, Charles Pat
terson and George c., Stewart Their
presence as jury1nen has brought a
number of other old veterans to see
the performance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
: TWo KIILED m AVAI.ANoHE.

Wenatchee, Wash, Feb 1.-TWO
Iaborers were killed, three probably
fatally injured and three others are
missing as a result Of an earth slide in
a railroad cut near Leavenworth. in,
the Cascade Mountains. yesterday.
Several others suffered painful injur-
les.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
MASONIC NOTES.

A stated convocatfon of Jerusalem
cha pier, No. 13. r. A. M, wiz beEheld
at Masonic Temple. at $50 and
p. M, Friday. The R. A. degree viii
be conferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17

A letter signed Canada" threaten
ing to burn the city hall, was received
by Mayor Mitchell Of New York. Extra
police were assigned to guard the
building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
Remember

I send my Appliances on trial to
prove what 1 say is true. You are to
be the judge. Fill out free coupon
below and mail today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17

and the most beautiful hands are Of
ten disfigured by an unsightly Wart.
L can easily be removed in few
days without pain by using Cyrus
Wart Remover. For sale only at the
Cyrus Pharmacy. AIS s-1r1teld Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17

/ although it cured him 8 months after
/ he had begun to wear. it. We had
| tried several other remedies and got
no relief, and I shall certainly recon-
mend it to friends, for we surely owe
| it to you. Yours respectfully,
VIM. PATTERSON,
No. TIT s. Main St, Akron, o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
Others Failed But
the Appliance Cured
Mr.. G. E. Brooks,

Mr.. G. E. Brooks,
Marshall, Mich.
Dear sir:-
Il send my Appliance on trial to
for the little boy and more, for it
cured him sound and well. We let
him wear it for about a year in all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
Confederate
Veteran Cured

Commerce, Ca, R.zF. D., No#14.
Mr.. c. E. Brooks
: Dear Sir:-I am glad toSte11 you that
I am now sound and Wen and can
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17
THE PKETTIEsT FACE

Henry James, the author, is serious.
ly i'll in London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-17

The Get-Together men Of the Wash
-barre. Pa. It is claimed Curtiss did
quet on Washington's birthday. Among
the speakers after dinner are Homer
s. Cummings, states attorney; Charles
ID. Burles, secretary of state, and DR.
Wallace Finch. A cordial invitation
to all men and, particularly those who
have recently moved to town is ex-
tended by the church.
President Wilson signed a bill for
a reorganization of the working force
of the Patent Office
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-13
AT THE CHURCHES.

Strangers in the city and the pub
lie are cordially invited to all ser.
vices at the following churches:
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
j. b. Eshman, Pastor.
Sunday School at $3.50.
Preaching at IL a. m.
Christian Endeavor $50.
Preaching at 1880 p. m.
First Presbyterian Church-Emer
Gabbard, Pastor.
Sunday School-9:30 a. m.
Morning Service 1900 a. m.
Evening Service 1880.
Christian Endeavor-7:00 D. m.
Weekly Prayer Meeting Wednes.
day-7:30 p. m.
First Baptist Church-Rev. c. NJ.
Thompson, Pastor. Services as US
ual.
Sunday School-9:30 a. m.
Morning Service-11:00 a. m.
Evening Service-7:30 p. m.
Second Baptist Church-Rev. w.
K. Goodman, Pastor.
Sunday School $3.50 a. m.
Preaching-11 a. m.
Preaching-7:30 p. m.
B. Y. p. u. 6:3l Z. M.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
night-7:30 p. m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sunday SCHOOLGIRL a. m.
Mems Bible Class-l0:00 a. m.
Morning Service-11:45 a. m.
Evening Services 7:30 p. m.
Grace Church-Rev. Geo. c. Alb.
bitt. Rector.
Morning prayer and sermon at
Gas.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-13
MAKING MONEY WITH NEEDLE
Various Ways In Which Woman Who
Is Proficient Can Earn al Least
Part Of Her Living.

The woman who is handy with a
needle need not lack employment. and
II she is clever in catching artistic
ideas she can make so much more
money I'm apleasant occupation. There
is much work to be done aside from
regular dressmaking, millinery and
knitting.
For instance, the vocation OF dress
making is as old as the beach sands,
but many odd time occupations which
are distinctly new have evolved them
selves from the seamstress' tasks.
There is a woman in one town who
works buttonholes. For many reasons
she could not do regular dressmaking,
but she takes in many a penny in the
course of a year. People who do their
own sewing but dislike the buttonhol-
ing bring the garments to her for this
finishing, and even the village dress
maker often sends in a bundle of va
rious garments to be "buttonholed" in
a time of rush.
From the easy buttonholes in lin
gerie blouses at one cent each her
prices range to two cents each in
wooden dresses and motor coats and to
FIVE and sometimes ten cents hole
in corduroy, fur and heavy cloth coats.
She charges according to material and
the time and skill required. She does
no other kind Of sewing. She has
found it profitable to buy by the dozen
buttonhole twist and thread of the
right size in a variety of standard
colors, the price of which is included
in her charges. Buying by the dozen
she gets the material cheaper.
Another woman makes skating and
motor caps and bonnets.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-13
Good Dispositions.

In the Woman's Home Companion
we learn that to give a baby a good
disposition the first step is TO keep
him free from nerves" "Onc mother
accounted for her baby's peaceful
frame of mind" we read, by saying
that until he was three months old he
was ignored! That seems absurd, yet
there is an element of truth in it, A
baby is an excitable little being. Il
wants 10 play and be played with, and
it means real self-denial on the part
of household to refrain from kissing
and cuddling and romping with the
baby. But the more a baby is left to
itself, provided it is comfortable and
well. the better for its nerves. 1t
must sleep many long hours in fresh
air, and. Of course, if it is excited and
stimulated, it will not want to settle
down to its daily nap, nor at bedtime,
after a rOmp, will it want to go to
sleep alone and in the dark Rest,
proper food, quietness and fresh air
are the things needed to establish
good nerves"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-13
A CARD.

desire TO inform the public that
am now with the Waller C Trice Co.,
and, in the future, can be found at
their establishment, where | am bet
ter prepared than ever before to
handle any business intrusted to me
in either the furniture or undertaking
department wish to thank my
friends for past favors and would be
pleased to have them call on me at
my new quarters.
II. L. HARTON.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-13
LOST MONEY BY DETECTION
Baron NordenskIold, Tempted by Of
fered Honor, Made Mistake When
He Accepted II.

When the late Baron Nordenskjold
was at Ceylon on the way home from
his journey along the northern coast
OF Siberia he received a telegram
from the Russian government asking
him whether he would accept from
the car a certain decoration as an
appreciation of his services to Russia.
For many days the famous explorer
wavered, as he was a member OF
Bjornson's Authorization club. whose
members were solemnly pledged never
to accept any decoration from any
body.
Nordenskjold, however, could not re-
sist the temptation, so he replied to
the telegram In the. affirmative. II is
not hard to imagine his disappoint-
ment when upon reaching home a
friend of his, a high official, told him
the following:
The Russian government was well
aware of your antagonistic views In
regard to decorations and had there
fore placed in readiness 100000 rubles
to be paid you in the event of your
refusing to accept the insignia, but be-
fore paying that sum they wanted to
try your firmness Russia is certainly
grateful to you for your failure to live
up to your pledge"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-13
New Setting for Old House.


Many an old house has been allowed
TO pass into a state of disrepair, and
finally has been torn down to make
place for a more modern building,
merely because the owner has not
been able to see in the old building
a possibility for the attainment of at
tractiveness and charm by means of
a new setting. The rarest gem in a
battered setting can hardly show its
value. Put it in platinum and gold,
modern in cut, and the same gem is
a glory to its owner; provide the old
house with natures setting, in the
form of judicious planting, together
with tasteful garden arrangement and
a pergola, and straightway it is given
a new lease of beauty. G. Hoyt, in
the Countryside Magazine.
Optimistic Thought.
Happy the man whose calling 10
great and spirit humble.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-13
Good Stove PoIisher.

A piece of burlap is very good for
polishing the kitchen stove or range.
1t does not burn readily, and for that
reason is better than flannel or cotton
or paper.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-13

lime to sack your hams. Big sup
ply for sale at this office.