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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
Fifty Years Ago.
.ssTRUCK oH.''

(Continued from Yesterday.) Away I went to buy the shoes, But hardly knew what kind to chooses For Nolan & Cartwright always keep Such lots of shoes they sell so cheap It almost puzzles one to know Which kind to. take or which let go. bought the shoes, and need tell They pleased both wife and babies
 well?
 Thus time flew by and was then The happiest of married men.1 Until found that in the race My income scarcely could keep pace With family increasing fast, Each years expense outstripped the
 last.
 finally made up my <hnind That some new resource must find. Just then a nalady broke forth And spread like fire throughout the
 North; Its victims fell like drops of rain, Twas called petroleum on the brain. It smote me, how I raved the while Of flowing wells of precious oi1;- If I assayed to sleep, 'twere vain, In dreams it haunted me again. Now, sailing OCT oily sea; Now, waves of oil roll over me; Now, cast upon an oily shore Where all was oil and nothing more.
  Wife, though alarmed, was half
 amused;
 For when she said. as oft before, Dick, go to Nolan & Cartwright's S
 store,
 And but a pair of number hines; So absent was this mind of mine, l answered, yes my love twill pay, Nine thousand gallons every day; And when she said-s'Hitch up the
 horse"
 Said I, "Oh, yes in shares of course,'' The crisis came, and off I sped, With ninb1e feet and thoughtful head, Away, to Nolan & Cartwright's store, Main street, two hundred and fifty
 four,
 I bought this pair of boots you see, Extension tops, up to the knee A pair of Nolan & CartWright's best, No stock was ever better dressed; No better boots were ever made, For Nolan & Cartwright-know their
 trade.
 (Concluded To-morrow.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
HEALTH BOARDS
 ORDERS IGNORED
 BY DEL|NQUENTS
President Stevens Scores Percy Anderson, Member
 of Tax Body.

That they should have their own
 prosecuting agent was the opinion ex-
 pressed by the members of the board | of health at their meeting last night
 Prosecuting Attorney A. l.. Delaney,
 they say, has been asked to issue war rants for the arrest of owners of un- sanitary property and so far no war rants have ben issud.
 Percy P. Anderson, a real estate dealer, and a member of the board of apportionment, has constantly dis regarded the orders of the health de- partment to place his property in a sanitary condition, members said last night. The board of health decided to insist that warrants be issued for certain property owners.
 c. Howard Dunbar, chief sanitary inspector, was ordered to request war rants today for the arrest of the fol- lowing persons:
 Percy P. Anderson, 1139 Fairfield avenue; Lawrence T. Gallagher, 257 Court1and street; Mrs. Joseph L. Egan, wife of Dr. Egan, 255 Barnunn ave- nue; Harvey Harding, 2O51 North av- enue; Pure Food Store Co.,, Stratford avenue, and J. Fedore, grocer, Bar mum avenue. .+>
 At the hearing before the board of apportionment the board of health asked for money to be appropriated by which that department could pay the salary of it's own prosecuting attorney. This was rigidly opposed by Max BuechIer, a, iewe1er, and M. Anderson, members of the apportionment board.
 Anderson has been thrice notified to clean up his property and he has ignored the orders of the board of health, said Dr. F. W. Stevens, presi- dent of the board. Just because An derson is a member of the board of apportionment is no reason why he should not be made to obey the or ders of the health department said pr. Stevens. That is an additional reason why he should be brought to time." The house at 1s9 Arctic street, in which a woman was asphyxiated by gas yesterday, was condemned in part, by the health board. Morris Nelson, owner of the property, long time ago was ordered to place sanitary toilets in the apartments A ttcon- demned' p1acard will be posted on the second story of the building where there is no toilet for two families.
 President Stevens was named committee of one to purchase an auto- mobile runabout to be used by Dr. A. c. Knapp, meat and milk inspector. Money for this was appropriated by the board of apportionment at it's ses- sion in February. The machine is ex- pected April 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
MT GROVE CEMETERY.

At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Mountain Grove Ceme- tery association held last evening the old board of directors was reelected. They are: Hon. w. D. Bishop, w. HI. Perry, George Mallory, c. H. Calhoun, Eli Dewhurst, P. H. Prind1e, Philip Ho1zer and Frank J. Naramore. They will elect a president and secretary later. The report of secretary Nara more showed that receipts for the year 1895-'96 were $16,175.36, of which $6.- 900 was from the sale of 1ots.> Re ceipts exceeded expenditures by about S1.OOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
NATTvE EPsoM SALT.

iEpsom Cave Discovered in Aentucky.
 Louisville, Ky, March 12, 181e.
 It gives us much pleasure to inform ollr readers of the discovery of an ex- tensiye cave of native epson salt, or suIphate of magnesia, about 36 miles from this place, near the town of Cor . rydon, (Indian Territory)- The cave is apparently inexhaustible5 salt Of ev- cry variety of crystal is arranged in all that fancifu1 sp1endor which deco rates the grotto of Antiparos. This cave is the only specimen known or the pure salt in solid form, excepting in Monroe county, (Virginia). where it is found under the surface of the Neartfa.s4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES.
 James Mclaughlin.

James Mclaughlin has never had any previous experience in politics be- yond the interest he has taken in the affairs of his ward. He is a foreman at the Forge company. He is mar ried and resides in Black Rock avenue. Walter B. Lashar.
 Walter B. Lashar is a native of this city and is but 24 years of age. At present he holds an important position with the Bridgeport Chain Co. He was elected at the age of 22 as a mem Der of the board of CounciImen and has a record in that position to Nbe proud of. He is a son of Street Com missioner B. IF. Lashar.
 Nicholas J. PheIan.
 Of the candidates few are better known than Nicholas J. Phe1an, a member of the insurance firm of Phe- Ian Bros. He is a native of County Wexford, Ireland, where he was born in 1860. His early education was re- ceived in the Christian Brothers school, Mount Sion, that place. He is secretary of the board of Fire Un- derwriters and will make an excellent member of the Council.
 Honest Dave'' O'Rourke
 In David J. O'Rourke, the Democ- racy has a champion who is ever alert for her welfare. A resident of this city since 1869, he has during that time been prominent in every move ment inaugurated for the benefit of la Dor. He has represented his union, the Builders and PIasterers', at all the national conventions of the order in recent years; has been Councilman for the last three years from the Sixth ward, and has served to the satisfac- ton of his constituents who rewarded him with a renomination for the high CT office of Alderman. On account hi character, he has earned for himself the sobffquet of Honest Dave.'' He is married and has a, family. He is Al years of age.
 William O'Leary.
 The Democrats of the Tenth district in selecting William O'Leary as their. representative, took into consideration the exceptional qualities of the man; they realized his strength, not only in his own district, but throughout the city His popularity may be estimat- ed when it is known that although the Tenth is one of the largest districts in town, he was practically the unan- imous choice of his constituents He received his early education in the public schools of this city, where he was born. He is a well known ball player and for several seasons played professionally.
 s. w. Challenger.
 TO the younger members of the Democratic party there is no name on the list that will be greeted with more popular favor than that of Sidney w. Challenger. He was the logical choice of his district, as in days gone by when his party was in a hopeless minority in the Fifth ward, it had no more faithful or intelligent worker than '-Sid'' Challenger. He came to this city at the age of seven. He was born in England. He has resided in this city for the last 23 years and during that time has been a careful observer of the changes that have occurred in local municipalities. He has been connected with the repertorial staff of the Post for four years, and is best known through his writings on the national game of baseball. He is de- serving of large majority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
AT THE EMERGENCY.

Edward Thompson, of Frank street, was treated for a bruised right foot, and James Johnson, of Fairfield, was subject to the amputation of the index finger of his right hand to-day.
 Harry Taylor, son of Police Com missioner Taylor, while handling a 22 calibre revolver to-day, accidentally shot himself in the f1eshy part of the right arm. The wound is not serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29

A glorious display of Spring Hats. Now is the time and this is the place to buy your Spring Hats at p. H. Di1- Ion & Co.'S, 11G5 Main street. Hun dreds of beautiful trimmed hats here for you to choose from. It matters not what price you want to pay you will surely find the hat here and a much better article than you expected to get for the noney.-Adv-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
CIyU WAR IN IRELAND.

The ship .tAgawam.'' Capt. Wells in charge, arrived yesterday from Cork, left on the 3rd of January. Civil war ragged in a part of Ireland and a con- siderable number of British troops in France were expected there There was no news of importance from any other part of Europe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
TO GARRISON ST. HELENA.

London, Dec. 9th, 1YIb.
 It is determined, in order to make the custody of Napoleon Bonaparte doubly sure, to take military posses sion of the Island of Ascension, which is situated 200 leagues N. w. of St.. Helena Fourteen transports, laden with timber, bricks, and every other description of building materials, will shortly sail for St. Helena.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
CHURCHES CHANGE oRGAN1srs.

A. T. Goodse11, organist of the North church for several years, has resigned to accept a similar position with the society of the First Baptist church. George T. Birks, who has been organ ist of the latter church for some time, will succeed MT. Goodse11, so that in reality the organists have exchanged places.
 At the meeting of the music com nnittee of the North church last even ing, by a unanimous vote it was decid- ed to engage as contralto for the quar- tet Mrs. Gurdon s. Colt, wife of G. s. Colt, c1erk>of the Charities board. Mrs. Colt possesses a voice of wonderful richness, and was formerly connected with pr. Golfers and Dr. Bellew's s churches in New York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
MASONIC NOTES.

A special convocation of Jerusalem chapter, No. 13, Royal Arch Masons, will be held at Masonic Temple, Fri day March 31, at which the Royal Arch degree will be conferred. The degree will be exemplified at 6:30 and at 7:2O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
LUSH AND ROGERS OFF.

Billy Lush and Jim Rogers left for Washington Saturday. where both will play this year Their work will be watched with considerable interest as they are two of the youngest players signed by National League club in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
Twenty Years Ago.
Ex-sHERIEF GARRISON HOME

EA-SHEFEIFF CLARkSON HOME.
 Ex-Sheriff R. L. Clarkson returned home Sunday evening from his four months stay in St. Augustine, Florida, and he returns with IT more pounds of flesh on him and a face tanned by Florida sun. He says he never felt better in his life. His wife and two young daughters accompanied him, and they too, enjoyed the trip. His wife has been. especially benefited.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
BRIDGEPORT AS T WAS
1oO-5O-2 2O-YEARs AGO
CTaken from the Files of The Evening Farmer)

many years. Another coincidence is the fact that two men from the same home town are playing on the same major league team.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
BANDITS IN CHINA.
 LOOT MANY TOWNS

Shanghai, March 29-The revolu- tionists have captured Pengshui southeast of Fu-Chow-Sze in the province of Sze-Chuen. north of Yuan nan, and are, reported to be within seven miles of Luchow.
 A telegram from Tchen-Hu says business in Sze-Chuen is temporarily suspended but the bandits are doing tremendous damage footing cities in the Chang-Tu plain.
 SPRING PIONEERING
 PLANTS.
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29

Farmer Want Ads One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29

James Mclaughlin has never had any previous experience in politics be- yond the interest he has taken in the affairs of his ward. He is a foreman at the Forge company. He is mar ried and resides in Black Rock avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29

Walter B. Lashar is a native of this city and is but 24 years of age. Al present he holds an important position with the Bridgeport Chain Go. He was elected at the age of 22 as mem Der of the board of Councilmen and has a record in that position }to >be proud of. He is a son of Street Com missioner B. IF. Iashar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-01

teaching at Springville visited Satur-
day with her sister here, teacher
in the Hopkinton school.
DR.. Floyd Smith left Thursday for
Russia where he will do relief work.
Mrs, Smith and little son will remain
will remain here for the present.
Mrs. Carson is again able to be
out after being shut in by sickness
for number of weeks.
Miss Mabel Nash Of Oneida was
an over Sunday guest of Miss Flor
ence Hill.
The high school play was de-
cided success. The players were
greeted by full house both after
noon and evening. They gave
1.-THE Private Tutor and the follow
ing took part: Fred Spencer, Rus
sci Lux; George Carothers, Clare He
gan; Mr. Spencer, lyon Keith; Mrs.
Spencer, Elnora Griffith; Dolly SpeE
Ger, Mary Thing; Hans Dinkelderfer
James Williamson; Richard, Earl De-
Shaw; Miss Snap; Edith Gestel.
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..EARLVILLE


&4 Mr.. and Mrs. John Breckon re-
ceived the sad news Tuesday Of last
week Of the death of their daughter
@in-law Mrs. Nettie Breckon who
passed away that afternoon at the
home of her father at Fayette. Mrs.
Breckon, since the death Of her moth
&er, had kept house for her father and
was taken sick with measles when
complications set in and on account
Of her frail strength, was unable to
Withstand the disease. Her husband
Albert w. Breckon, died 10 years
ago while student at the Garrett
institute in Chicago while preparing
for the ministry. Mrs. Breckon had
been a great comfort to her husbands
father and mother in their declining
years and feel her death keenly. Mr..
Breckon has been in failing health
since the first of the year and at
times unable to leave his bed. Which
pevented them from attending tie fun
eral obsequies which were held Thurs-
day The remains were buried in the
.Hensley family lot at Lima, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Breckon have the pro-
found sympathy OF their many friend
In this sad trial of affliction as it is
about five weeks ago they were cal
Led upon to mourn the death Of their
granddaughter Margaret.
The aged father Of DR.. Meythabr
whose illness was mentioned from
time ito time in these columns passed
away Thursday afternoon. DR.. 'Mey-
th la;br came here last October from
Spokane, Washington, So as to be
near his son during his illness from
which he had been suffering for some
time, his ailment being Bright's dis
ease The best of medical skill and
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trained nursing was given him which
proved Of no avail and after a long
period of suffering, death came as a
relief. Caser Meythater was born
in Germany and was 81 years of age
at the time Of his death. His wife
preceded him 10 years ago, and was
the father of sons and 4 daughters
A brief funeral service was held at
the home Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock and the body was taken to
Independence on the evening train
where the interment was made Sun
day.
Mrs. Frank Freeman and daughter
Blanche of Minneapolis arrived We'd
nesday for a visit at the home of
Mrs. Julia Freeman, who is remod-
cling her residence for the convent
ence of renters, of which Ed Hunt
and wife have secured the south part.
Arrangements are being made to-
hold big community day in Earlville
in the near future. Good speakers
will be present and free dinner will
be served by the merchants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Krapfl, who live
near Petersburg were agreeably sur
prisedby their relatives and friends
Monday evening, the occasion being
their tenth wedding anniversary. A
delightful evening was spent at cards
and music and a delicious luncheon
was served. At a late hour the
guests departed wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Krapfl many more happy annivers-
aries.
Mrs. Clemens. the aged mother of
Perry Clemens, had the misfortune
TO fall on the icy walk at her home
and fracture her erm Thursday.
Leroy Hartwick, who is attending
Bayliss college at Dubuque, came up
Friday for a short visit with his par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Klaus of Colesburg
we're shopping in town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cruise of Man
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-01

| Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Hutton spent
several days in Cedar Rapids last
week, the former attending the but
termak. RS convention and the latter
visiting friends.
Mrs. l.. G. Hersy and Mrs. Henry
Wasche entertained a company of
ladies most of whom were over eigh-
ty years of age at the the Wesche
home Saturday. A sumptuous dinner
was served and the afternoon was
spent in Renaissance Of their early
days.
The gentlemen contingent CT the
Earlville 'Womans' Club entertained
the club members Tuesday evening.
A sumptuous dinner was served at
the Central Hotel at seven O'clock.
After the dinner the guests repaired
to the home Of James Rogers and
was spent socially and thoroughly en-
joyed by all present.
o. U. Hockaday Ct Manchester
bought fifty head CT fine young
steers of Vanfleet and Swindell, av-
eraging II hundred lbs a piece. The
cattle were delivered Thursday.
DR.. c. B. Rogers and wife were
Dubuque shoppers Wednesday.
Rob- Cruise, Garth Dunn, and Ar
thur Rogers attended the leap year
dance at Dyersville Wednesday night.
Charles Cruise is on the sick list
Charles Cruis is On the sick list.
His many friends hope for a speedy
recovery.
DR.. H. A. Bradley of Manchester
was in town professionally Tuesday.
Miss Grace Hersey was a. Manches-
ter passenger Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kaiser and fam
lily spent Thursday with Dyersville
relatives.
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HOPkINTON.

Miss Agnes Stirton of Monticello
visited Mrs. Marshall Wednesday.
The embroidery club was enter
tanned Thursday by Mrs. Walter
Doan.
Mrs. Macintosh left Wednesday
for Shenandoah to pack her houshclG
goods for removal
George Zeuch of Anamosa visited
over Sunday with his parents.
Mrs. c. R. Chapel and Miss Dora
Sheppard entertained their friend al
the formers home last Monday even
ing.
Mrs. G. w. Bishop and little daugh
ter from Manchester visited Mr.. and
Mrs. w. v. Keith several days last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mathiessen Oh
Cedar Rapids visited here for cou
pie Of days laast week.
Charles Gearhart and family will
soon move to town and occupy the
D. H. Johnson house i'm which Mr.
Bacon has been living. Mr. and Mrs
Bacon will move to the Gearhart
house,
Mrs George Harper has been
quite sick but is recovering.
Mrs. w. J. Kirkwood and Mrs. W.
E Reed entertained twenty-four Ia
dies at one o'clock luncheon Tues
day in honor of Mrs. Will Emslee of
Logansport, Indiana, a sister of Mrs.
Kirkwood. 1t being Washington's
birthday, the decorations were cher
ries, hatchets and flags. Misses Hell
en- and Esther Macintosh represent
ed Martha and George Washington.
All present greatly enjoyed the &C.
casion.
Mrs. Julia Ricketts, of Dubuque
and daughter, Mrs. Will Emslee of
Loganspcrt, Indiana, visited relatives
and friends in town last week.
Mrs. Lux and daughter Mrs.
Schuster were in Monticello Friday.
In the independence Bulletin-J ur-
nal is given an interesting account of
the golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hoover, February IA. Mr..
and Mrs. Hoover resided here sew
eral years while their son and daugh-
ter attended Lenox college. The
daughter was a. member of the class
of 1885,
w. A. Place has gone to Carlzozo,
N. NJ, for sheep which he will bring
north. James Littlefield accompanied
him.
Frank Good of Anomcsa, who for
merly resided here, was married last
week to Lulu McGimpsey at Month
cello.
Mrs. C. r. Patterson was in Ana
mosa Monday.
Mr.. Peter Guthrie celebrated his
ninty-third birthday last Tuesday,,
February %. He cut down large
tree on his premises last fall and
DUNG the winter has taken his daily
exercise by saving and splitting it
up for stove wood.
New Williamson las gone to Ames
to continue his course in agriculture
started at Lenox college. He is plan
ming to continue until he gets his
Diploma.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Davis and
daughter, Mrs. w Mcneil attended
the golden wedding anniversary Fri
day of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lawrence
who live near Sand Spring.
Miss Cummings of Ccggon who Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-03-01
HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP,

Several changes in farm tenants ar
being made in this vicinity this week
Ed Halbur, who has been residing on
lessen farm near Dundee. Jake Ry-
an, who has been living on the Jes-
ser farm, moves to farm near For
|estville, which he .purchas scme
time ago of c. G.. Coleson John
Bigger moves to a farm owned by
A. M. Cloud near Strawberry Point.
John Kelley, who recently sold his
fam to an Illinois party, removes
to Manchester, where he has pur-
chased a home in the west part Of
town. Charles Franks, who has been
residing on one of the Mattice farms,
also removes to Manchester. G. G..
Coleson, WHO sold his farm to Jake
Ryan, has purchased another farr
known as the Linnell Hill place near
Mt. Hope.
Dale Mattice is very sick with ty-
phoid fever A trained nurse is car
ing for him.
Herman White and family of Straw
berry Point visited in the Ed Halbur
home on Sunday.
E. G. Richter, who has been visit
ing in Californ:l Co. several weeks,
returned to lis HON" last week.
Roy Jewell spent Sunday in the
Fred Legg Home
Richard Smith and F. J. Legg we g
Manchester visitors or Monday.
the FCre vile school will lie
closed this week fer spring vacation.
The samn teache: Miss Dean of La
mont will teach tie Sring term.