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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
THE ALLING
 RUBBER co. 1126 MAIN STREET
NOTICE
BRIDGEPORT HYDRAULIC
 COMPANY NO. SEQ MAIN STREET

Water rates for the quarter ending April 1st, >1916, are NOW DUE ana payable at the office of the Company No. S20 Main Street. All bills must be paid on or before April 15. 1916. Business hours on Saturdays -fOua
 A. M. to 12 lT
 For the accommodation of the pub lie the office will be kept open from
 8 A. M. to IF. NJ Mondays, April 3rd and 1Oth, IGIG
 ALBERT E. LAVERY, u t% Secretary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01

A membership to the New York Produce Exchange was sold for ST. 150.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01

Flood damage is feared in Iowlands along the Connecticut river, which is rising.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01

New York city is in the grip of the worst freight congestion in it's his tory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
April, the Month of
 Gladstone Song and Folly

Hold, villain! Stay thy hand!
 Stay not that humble bard. 'Tfs April, see! When he is free To spin verse by the yard.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19
GIRL PREFERS MRS.
TO A COLLEGE "A. B.
Jim Nugent's Niece Quits Bach
elorhood at Columbia
Parents Still in Dark.

Telling only her intimate girl friends
Of her intention. and binding them to
secrecy. Miss Lourdes Nugent, a junior
al Teachers College, Columbia Univer-
sity. and a niece of James Nugont,
Democratic leader in Newark, was mar
ried late Yesterday afternoon 70 Har-
vev ". Kuuth. a Columbia graduate OF
1914. The ceremony was performed by
Father Gilmartin at the rectory Of Cor
pus Christi Chapel. West l2lst Street,
near Broadway
Miss Grace Greenwood, assistant so
cial director Of Whittier Hall, the
Teachers College dormitory, where
Miss Nugent lived, was present. A.
the hall yesterday afternoon Miss NJ
gents marriage was the chief topic o.
conversation. in spite Of the attempts
made 70 keep u secret
~ is absurd 70 call the marriage ar
elonement" said Miss Greenwood last
evening. Miss Nugent had been en-
gagged for more than q year
Mr. knuth returned 10 the city sat
urday. after having been absent IN the
Middle West on q business trip for
several weeks The parents OF the
couple know nothing Of the marriage
and will only learn when they receive
letters some time to-day.
Miss Nugent was one Of the most
popular girls in her class and in Whit
Tier Hall. Mr. Knuth was graduated in
the class Of 1914 and took an VI. A. in
economies in 1915 He was prominent
in college affairs during his under
graduate days and was manager Of the
soccer team in his senior year. He IS
member Of the Phi Delta Theta Fra
ternity.
The couple left for Philadelphis after
the ceremony.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19
MRS. MOHR BREAKS
DOWN IN COURT
Collapses When Husbands
Clothing Is Exhibited Quoted
as Complaining of Sufferings.

Providence. Jan. IS James +. Wal
lace. harrington constable, while on
tho stand in the Mohr murder trial to
day, spoke Of his conversation with
Mrs. Mohr the day the accused widow
O, the slain physician was being taken
10 Bristol 10 be arraigned in the Dis
,rict Court. He quoted Mrs. Mohr as
saying 20 him;
"The public does not know what
have suffered II any one went through
half what had TO 20 through, DR..
vobr would have been killed long ago
Wallace said he had remarked 70
her: q don't blame you, except for
getting mixed up with those fellows.
Her answer. he testified. was that no
one would believe "a nigger-they lie
so"
Constable Wallace corroborsted tes-
timony given by previous witnesses,
that Brown had said at Police Head
quarters that Mrs Mohr was to have
given him $4,000 for shooting DR.. Mohr.
that Spellman had said he wss TO have
gotten $1,000 for shooting Miss Burger,
and that Heslis had stated ne was to
have received $1,000 for stopping tho
automobile.
The constable said that Spellman had
told him ths. he went 20 Newport 20
shoot Miss Burger, had remained there
three davs and had then returned home.
lie said Spellman told him that Mra.
Nohr gave him hell" because ne came
back 20 this city without carrying out
his plan.
9lr,. Mohr told him, Wallace said,
that Al one time she had had all OF the
doctors property in her name, but that,
following threats by DR.. Mohr, she had
rivsn IL back 20 him after he had prom
ised to trcat her better.
Mrs. Nohr broke down and wePt IA
court late this afternoon when blood
stained clothing and personal property
Of Dr. Nohr was shown. Tho clothing
and letters, money and jewelry taken
from the pockets, were identified by
Dr Norman c. Baker and Dr. John J.
Norrissey. surgeons at the hospital
whore DR.. Nohr and Miss Burger were
taken.
Mr.. Martha Wilson, housekeeper at
Dr. Mohr's Newport home, who Was 20
have been one OF the principal wit
nesses for the state, has left the Juris-
diction Of the court, and there IS no
way Of getting her back.
George W. Heals, who recently
pleaded nolo contendere 20 charge OF
manslaughter in connection with the
killing OF DR.. Mohr, and who has turned
states evidence, is expected 20 take the
stand tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19
FEET FROZEN AS SHE FLED
Nurse Refugee Stricken by Cold In
Serbian Retreat.

Still suffering from the hardships Of
three hundred trip with Serbian
refugees after the evacuation of Bel
grade. Miss Sybil Eden, a Red Cross
nurse. returned yesterday on the Ius-
cania from three months' service. For
100 miles Miss Eden struggled along
on foot through tho bitter cold. but
after that she had to he carried, as her
feet were frozen. She leaned heavily
on II cane as she came down tho gang
plank yesterday.
Miss Edcn's home Is in Towaco, y. j.
She said she understood that the two
hundred thousand or more Serbians IN
this country will be asked TO join the
new Serbian army.
The Tuscania brought sl.00O.OO0 IN
gold bullion consigned 20 American
bankers. To avoid submarines the ship
made n wide detour while passing
through the Irish Sea.
Among the other passengers were
Commander Blackwood. of the Royal
Navy. attach6 Of the British Embassy
in Washington. and Captain Sir Will
lam Wiseman. OF tho Canadian contin-
gent
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19
Broker Popped Question
Hour After IntrOduction,
His Baby Declares.
HE DENIES 1T, BUT
SAYS HE LOVED HER
Meanwhile Another Young Man
Was Paying Miss Clark $50
Week, She Admits.

John Loon Martin, broker, proposed
marriage to Miss Cora Maud Clarke
the nrst time they met. SO the BOO p
full Baby" plaintiff in $4,000 breach
Of promise suit, testified yesterday
ngoinst the defendant, who Is now Nv
ing with his second wife. Martin dld
have some drinks that night at Reisen-
weber's-Miss Clarke did not know how
many-but she knew that she had not
drunk much ut the time she accepted
his proposal. .,
Martin. or the stand. acknowledged
his love for Miss Clarke and his IN
,en,ion AZ one time 10 marry her, but
no denied the restaurant proposal
uovever man named Leventrltt
crossed his path and that caused him
TO change his mind.
~ Was very fond Of her." said Mar
tin. "and she said she would give up
that kInd Of business and settle down.
I said would be willing to marry her
# sne would be straight felt she
was getting tired Of me"
Martin left Miss Clarke after the
Leyentritt incident. In Eve days after
their separation ne was very lonesome
for his little Dirl," and after they
had partaken of a few drinks at a
masked ball where they met by scci-
dent they became reconciled. But he
never again proposed marriage, Martin
said.
Miss Clarke, under the questioning
Of Martins counsel. told OF meeting
Martin one night in front Of Durland's
Riding Academy. when she was in the
company Of woman friend. Her
friend left and she and Martin went
to Poisenweber's. Within an hour
after they got there Martin proposed,
said Miss Clarke.
Did you accept asked Mr.. Nc
ManUs.
"Yes, did; but asked for time TO
think it over"
How many drinks had you both had
one or ten?"
"I cannot tell how many Mr.. Martin
had. but did not have many
Counsel brought out tina, for several
venr. Miss Clarke received $50 week
from Eugene lie Grove, grandson or
the late Mrs. Mary Merritt, 70 whom
Miss Clarke had been companion.
Miss Clarke said that she supposed she
received the weekly allowance from
MIR. lie Grove because Mrs. Merritt had
left u 20 her in her will, as she had
promised 70 take care OF her for life.
Mr.. McManus wanted 20 know Why,
in her complaint, she fixed the hrst
nromise a. 1907. when IL was made
earlier. he intimsted that II was not
until the latter year that she got pos,
session Of the passionate "Booful
Baby" letters.
"He kept or promising" said the
plaintiff.
Counsel suggested that she was
careful and prudent young woman.
why. I am anything but caretui
and prudent voman,' replied MISS
Clarke.
Martin said he had received trust
fund Of si38, 900 from the estate Of his
father
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19
SIX N. H. MEN CLEARED
Court Dismisses Indictments Aga'he'
Those Who Had Had Separate Tria'S'

Cascs against six cx-directors OF tho
New York. New Haven Hartforu
Railroad who obtained separate tfia''
from the eleven other cx-directors on
the charge of conspIring to nonopo''z"
New England's transportation facillt'es
were dismissed yesterday by judge
Hunt in the Federal Court.
Separate trials were originally grant
cd by Judge Hunt on tho ground tha'
they became directors during the latter
stages OF tho alleged conspiracy. be-
Cause Of tho action OF the jury AT tho
recent trial of the other directors, At
torney General Gregory, who moved
that the cases be dismissed, felt that ~
would be waste of time and money 10
put the minor defendants on trial.
Tho Indictments dismissed were
against Alexander Cochran, George r.
Baker. Thomas De Witt Cuyler, Theo,,
doro y. Vail, Edward Milligon and
Francis T. Maxwell.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19

This letter may somewhat ordinary, be
advantage people will Try take Of the liberal policy
About two seasons ago
pstment Of Bamberger CO. Newark ~ j. department store
November in to look at some oeroa
was AZ that time style he his
called label the sleeve which read as iolo%s ms FoGas
Re eoas
and m6aiDod that hole was worn through the pocket
that is the outside q the coat ana ne tho1E3t ne wa. &
attention any difference
travelling and admitted he may have rubbed
AaRd6as continually % & % 5 him tine to % select coat Of equal value out Of
t time the annual overeoat e was going on and
Ee MADE request for return Of
bad paid had selling
tor <2t OF course the house could not see IN that at ana ana
shop did all that could have been expected Of IN
ty looking something
Seldom merchants of this species transaction reach
Che public The high simply pockets
reasonable claim the
warning
not Of hard wearing
everything partnership the his adjustment
The that Jaun didn't furnish the address Of
An with him How TO Get the Best
~ Souare Dealing reading
column. Happily "orehogs OF uhs preed are ra'rer rare
now? new form Of quakeFy or just another
I.cn NV children and sterling qualities
me gu % bp endurance thirst and guards
against sore ali but cancer and tuberculosis r,,
determine the digestive influence OF Wrgeys
All food digestion excepting starch, carried the stomach and
Gum not ch"ed |Zhe Z t y can act on food
already passed beyond the mouth me
medical grOfes'" must be all wrong ana julius BRANDwEiN
Ia Wriplevs advertising manager trying qualify claimant in
Tuxedo tobacco and Baan
tines beerH
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19
Children's Hospital Reopens.

The seaside hospital Of St. Johns
Guild reopened yesterday for the re
ception Of sick an convalescent chill
dren Of the poor Of the city. Any one
desiring to send patient TO the hos
pital should notify the Office Of the
guild, l03 Park Avenue. Contributions
for the aid Of these children may be
sent to Isaac y. Seligmsn. treasurer OF
the Guild
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19
Strand Magazine Here Suspcnds.

In yesterdays obituaries figured
the American edition Of The Strand
Magazine" published In New York in
conjunction with the English magazine
Of the same name A statement issued
By Wendell Phillips Dodge. American
editor. explained that the prohibitive
cost added to publication through war
regulations had compelled suspension
by the London proprietors
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19
Plays and Players
of the Film World

The Lexington Opera House, rechrist-
med tho Biltmore. will be metamor-
uhosed into A motion picture house next
Sunday. opening with Fannie Ward III
THE Cheat" The Biltmore will follow
the excellent example Of the Strand and
show Paramount pictures.
Big Jim Garrity." an A. Il Woods
plav. Is being filmed for Psth6 IN sunny
Florida. Robert Edesou will be the
star IN the sunny film.
Marguerite Snow and George Lc
Guere are featured in The Upstart,' a
Metro play 20 be released February Z.
Blanche Sweet. saccharine as her
name. has signed another one OF those
useful contracts with Laskv by which
she will draw salary. as distinct from
mere wages.
"The Island Of Surprise" Vita
craph PLAY being shown Al tho Vita
graph Theatre this week. features Will
lam Courtenay and Eleanore Woodruff.
The play is d real thriller and every
man In the audience is perforce bound
10 envy Mr. Courtenay, who finds him
self on an island, accompanied solely
by two charming girls, each of whom
claims him as her husband. And with
true courtly grace the actor accepts his
predicament and consents 70 being a
plural hubby. How the play ends is no
body's business unless you 20 and sec
for yourself.
Darwin Ksrr, Of Esssnay, has is.ued
challenge 20 play pinochle catch-ss-
catch-can. strangle holds not barred.
ANY one IL eligible IN the tournament.
Walter Isaac, who presides over the
morals Of the Rsver films, asserts that
In Augustus Thomas play "The Other
Girl kissing is strictly tabooed.
The world does move, and now comes
the interesting announcement that in
stead Of film companies grasping eager
ly the rights 20 picturize certain
dramas and novels, the theatrical pro
ducers are looking 80 the films for ma
tcrial for the Legitimate stage. The
Iasky Company, which WAS among the
FIRST Of the feature play organizations
TO appreciate the importance OF the
scenario. is in receipt OF several offers
for the dramatic rights to their motion
picture The Cheat" This feature pro-
duction, which WAS written By Hector
Turnbull, former dramatic critic OF The
Tribune, and produced by Cecil p.
DeMille. with Fannie Ward as the star.
was recently shown az the Strand Thes-
ire. The Cheat is an original photo
play, but the dramatic idea has created
such n profound impression that sew
eTal producers are eager 20 present II
on the dramatic stage.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19

To the Rudge the Advisors congratulations
hest wishes and the policy Only store which
merchandise afford 70 record
with such an of principles
reliable dealer the pest gssoiehe "cn
understand
ough clever SOcony ads
Patroniznc Broadway, the Ninetes
t;.ed much mileage
decide
probably gallons, and dealt elsewhe but
proof friend who on
tank q the
the registered
little bit LEI
gall the
sted which wasn't
Durine
s NJ SCHWAB.
Oil Company Of New York Intends 10
make good its exploitation he sign Of reliable
dealer" organize bureau Of Investigations plus board of
plus a detective service of It's
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19
SING SING MODEL FOR SHOW
Handiwork Of Prisoners Due mt Exhibit
Tomorrow.

4 twclve-foot model Of Sing Sing
prison, made BY prisoners, will he
added 10 tho Prison Exhibit, at 100
East Twenty-second Street. II IS due
TO arrive tomorrow.
A petition 10 tho Governor 70 abolish
Sing Sing prison is being signed by
visitors 20 the exhibit. the time OF
which has been extended to January
26. Admission is free, 70 cell, motion
pictures. petition, and all.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19
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Conducted by Samuel Hopkins Adams.

department. entered the second stage of service to
Primarily intended merely to separate
the sheep Of advertising from the sos'and hang bell on the
sost Bu, it soe. beyond identification II embrace
human study both sheep and goats You are invited
to assist printed in this department de'er'o
e,perences-pleassn unPesssntwith "dver'e'' OF
merchandise only patent incidence ne oune VIII
.end 2oo payable any merchandise of Tribune 'der
the letter each month a 'Pee'a Pr"'
Of 90 psvsble simarly be awarded Name printed or
~hheld-a you prefer mast be signed will not know
where prire Address, The Ad-Vso Tho
Tribune, New York
pub,h this article OF defence for the poor
girl Of small Tor my
o. business morning being en-
ployed st John vanamaker the holidays only As never
wa. erploved as saloser thoroughly understood
(snd think there many Ike how the soespepand
especially the girs-were but know.
According to would be what the girls at my
counter term crouch his thoughts 10
right that Mrs Jones should be waited upon
before has been there much longer than se "
seems 70 have an idea that sesgrl has thousand
hould order her customers On
M that Is nposbe J. s dear little sister
fond helping for the holiday rush ne
d not +bnk cutie so much about It he
.urr he those rather US poor f'
we're :sndins up IRON rom S @ s1posed TO ] To answer ETC.
or card charged but will take IT WIN he
Go our would kick if they
s G. decided paIon the store t on that % as'SoH S
dsvs are over Perhaps ne receive attention he we're
& an wondering nd f if there are any 'F FSoM @ oNF
Only the Christmas rush" Of prevented this appeal from gel
mo into rt earlier Publish Why nothing short OF an nunco
his one column What's more II the hue saesel WI
rd me I'll reprint the holidays next year Meann
1. respectfully the thousands Of shoppers VINO fe"o
Tribune that they hold the thought their future shopping
The hight is spreading far Lincoln Neb whic
onrecates and adopts Higher Standard Of Advertising
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19

marguerite Snow and George lie
Guere are featured in The Upstart," a
Metro PLAY 20 be released February T..
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19

The hight spreading Here store far Lincoln Neo VIII"
sonrecaes and adopts Higher Standard Of Advertising:
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19

Blanche Sweet, saccharine as her
name, has signed another one OF those
useful contracts with Laskv by which
she will draw p salary. as distinct from
mere wages.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-19

Big jim Garrity." an A. II. Woods
play, is being filmed for Pathe IN sunny
Florida. Robert Edesou will be the
star IN the sunny film.
Sharp County record., 1916-10-20
The Records Pay Roll

These friends Of the Record have
paid subscriptions during the week:
W. B. Runsick, Balboa; J. E. Nicely,
Center; R. A. johnson, Cave City;
Lindsey Rogers, Ash Flat; B. F.
johnson, Maxville; G. P. Oliver,
W. H. Phillips, Sidney; Spencer
Hutchison, Beneay; Austin Baker,
Woods; Richard Moody, Layne;
Geo. Tompkins, G. B. Freeman, Mel
sonville; j. 7. Felts, Salado; Mrs
Alice Cochran, West Plains, Mo-;
B. G, Noel, Albuquerque, New Mex
B. G, Hinson, Drumwrisht, Okla
Marvin Grsddy, A. S. Spiller, Clay
Street, Melvin Simpson, Vim. Evans,
A, B. Stroud, Evening Shade,
Sharp County record., 1916-10-20
Public Speaking

W. A. Oldfeld and G. W. Wells,
democratic and republican nomi-
nees for congress in this district,
will address the people of Sharp
county at the following times and
places:
Cave City, Thursday, October 26
10 a. m
Sidney, Thur day, October 26
2 p. m.
Evening Shade, Thursday, Octo.
Der 26, p. IN.
Center, Friday, October 27, 9
a. m.
Ash Flat, Friday, October q, II
m.
Hardy, Friday, October 27, 3 p. m
Williford, Friday, October 27, 8
p. m.
Sharp County record., 1916-10-20
To Lift Quarantine Soon

Jasper Hutchison Of Layne, cattle
tick eradication agent in lizard
county, states that nearly all Of that
county will be released from quar-
antine shortly, and that another
years work will clean up the coun-
ty entirely. MIR. Hutchison states
that conditions are quite different
now from what they were when
tick eradication work began a few
years ago. Then the men in charge
of the work frequently met with
bitter opposition from the people,
but now he says every one realizes
the good of the movement.
Sharp County record., 1916-10-20

Mrs. W. c. Shaver returned Tues
day from Smithville, where she
spent several days with her daueh.
ter, Mrs. C. D. Tibbles.
W. 0. Smith and family, who
have spent the past few months on
their farm a few miles east of town,
moved back to their property here
last week.
Hurry up and do your trading at
Our Store and get that Fifty Dollars
in Gold that they give away No
vember |, 1916. Weaver.Dowdy
Co., Batesville.
B. c, Hinson of Drumwrieht, Ok
lahoma, was in Evening Shade one
day this week, He formerly lived
in the Sidney section, and Is now
paying old friends in that commun-
ity and in lizard county a visit.
Sharp County record., 1916-10-20
ELECTION pROCLAMA1|l|

III. II. Kirtley, Sheriff Of Sharp County,
kansas. do hereby proclaim that there vIAa'
election held In the several townships d
county on Tuesday the 7th day Of No''rs
1916, at which election the following Fdu
State, District. County and Township olhten1
be voted for, together with various propcdt
and amendments under the Initiative and w'
endum amendment;
Nine electors for President and Vice Pre8
Of the United States,
One member Of the United States Sen'3N
Arkansas,
One Congressman from the Second CoH'|
sional District Of Arkansas.
One Governor, one Secretary Of Shn
Treasurer, one Auditor. one Attorney S'"|
one Superintendent Of Public instructor 1
Commissioner Of Mines, Manufactures 'm \
riculture, one State Land Commissioners ON VI
sociate Justice Of the Supreme Court 0"H
road Commissioner.
One Prosecuting Attorney for tho S""1
Judicial Circuit, one State Senator '''n
Second Senatorial Distret.
One Representative, ono County 1u'ss
Clerk of the Circuit Court, one sherlh 'o' y
leetor, one Treasurer one Assessor one 0'''
or, one Coroner. ~
Two Justices Of the Peace and one oop's,
for each township. one Road Overseer !" '
road district,
For or againOt Road Tax, .o
For or against Proposed Amendment ~"
For or against Proposed Amendment W. ~ "
For or against Proposed Amendmen. s0y ~
For or against Act No. 1, Proposed " :"
tive Petition, .,,M
For or against Act No. 2. Propose' W"
tive Petition. .a,
Said election will DO held at tho u'0' v
precincts Of said county. A,,
Witness my hand M such Shcrll' WV
day Of October, 1910. ann, gy
Sheriff, Sharp County A'''''
Sharp County record., 1916-10-20
CONFIRMATION NOTICE

Notice Ia hereby given that on the lith day Of
September, 1916, A, y. Snow filed in my office
his petition TO the Chancery Court for the South
ern District Of Sharp County, Arkansas praying
that said court at its November 1915, term, by
its decree confirm and quiet his title TO the fol-
lowing described lands, situate In the Southern
District Of Sharp County Arkansas, to.witi
The west half Of block 3, Charles Square, In
the town Of Cave City, and the west half of lot 4,
block O. Charles Square, In the town Of Cave
City. all In the Southern Dlstrict Of Sharp
County. Arkansas,
Therefore, all perSons who claim amy interest
In and 10 said lands, or any part thereof, are
hereby warned TO appear In said court on or boz
fore tho lat day Of ita November 1919, term, and
show cause, u any they can, why the title Of
Sharp County record., 1916-10-20
CentIe..But Sure

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stomach, GAS, bloatine, constipation,
dyspepsia-all these distressing con-
sequences of retaining mass of
undieested and fermentins food
In the stomach are avoided If the
bowels are kept open and regular.
Foley Cathartic Tablets are first
aid to good health, Do not eripe.
Barnett -Wasson Drug Co.