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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOTES

John McNuIty, aged 12, of 34 Allen street, was bitten in the left leg by dog to-day The wound was cauter- ized at the Emergency hospital
 John Connery, a messenger boy, while playing with a, pet dog to-day, was bitten in the left wrist The wound was cauterized at the Elmer gency.
 George Norodaby, a fireman on the New Haven road, while running from New Haven to this city, crushed his finger while shoVeGng coal. Upon the arrival of the train in this city 1Jordaby went to the emergency hos pita1 and his wound was dressed by pr. Osborne.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
ONE nUND4ShD nhAls.9 Au.4
LIBERTY OF THE PRESS.

(FrOm the London Statesman)
 The British people can be at no loss to appreciate the value of the Frenck press, when they are informed that the chief part of the political extracts from the English papers are taken from the Times and the Courier, the 9AAmer of which has had it's retaining Eee for promoting the views or Louis XVIII; and one of the propr1etors of the latter paper, has lately been To what degrading stage has the press of England fallen, when we see Its editors, for a little base Iucre, be- come the servi1e panders of religious bigots, and the enemies of social or der, and rational liberty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
BRIDGEPORT As T WAS
 O-5O-2O-YEARS AGO CTaLen from the Files of The Evening Farmer)
YEARS AGO
unbounded.
GEN. GRANTS PRESENTS.

The following are part of the many presents given President U. s. Grant by the citizens of the United States:
 A, house and furniture by citizens of Philadelphia valued at S3O.0OO: a house and furniture by the citizens of Ga1ena, ILL, valued at $15,O00; a sword and implements valued at $1O,- 900; horses valued at $1O,OOO; library by the citizsas of Boston, $5,OO0; cash by citizens of New York, $1OO,OO0; total $17O,OOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
BIDS FOR LANP-IIGH7TNG

The Lamp committee met Saturday night for the purpose of examining g the bids and awarding the contract for the lighting, care and extinguish- ing of the gas lamps of the city for the ensuing year. Bids were receiv- ed from Patrick Gabbett, D. B. Bro- derrick, James O'Rourke, John Ennis, Joseph Delaney, James Benham and George Wildman. There were two bids of cents per lamp. The award ing of the contract was put over un- til this evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
JOSEPH c. IvERs SELECTED.

The Fairfield County Convention of the A. O. H., at their meeting in this city Sunday aftetrnoon, elected Joseph c. Ivers as president, to sue ceeed T. O'Rourke, of Danbury, who has held the position for two terms. It was 8 close and exciting contest, with John J. O'NeiI a close second.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
GREEN CORN.

Messrs. Lyman & Jones of the Az ricultura1 Ware House, near the Post Office, several days since sent us 8 sample of corn that had been dried when in the green state, for use in the winter. and other seasons, not adapted to the growth of the articles He also sent suitable measure of Lima beans. We gave the articles a trial and were all tim dandy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
N HEAITH CIRCLEs

The report of the Health officer for the past week is as follows: Measles, 38; scarlet fever and diphtheria, two cases each
 New cases reported to-day: Eze- kia1 Penny, Reservoir avenue; Thom- as Corners, 50 Hallett street and Mrs. Thomas McQui1lian, 79 Church street, typhoid fever; Mrs. Kate Sales, IT Elm street and Amy Maud Grubb, 286 Main street, measles; Lewis Ba- ker, 7S Prospect street, chicken pox.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
.IITTLE CoMRADE''

is a. term complimentary to any wife; but how few nowadays deserve the compliment! If iH-health prevents women should remember that there is one tried and true remedy for their ailments, that is Lydia D. Pinkham's S Vegetable Compound. This medicine made from roots and herbs has for 40 years been aIIeviating the suffering of women, making them healthy and strong, and better wives and mothers. "A dV
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
THE TRIANGLE A. c. COMEDY.

The Triangle Athletic club are to again present the three act comedy enntit1ed +@Too Much of Good Thing at Warner hal1, April "A. The club presented the piece some time ago, and met with considerable suc- cess Those who will take part are Russell Giles, Harold Garfield, Robert DeForest, Jr-, Percy Hammond, Rus- sell Cate, Morton Downs and Madison Smith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
INCREASE IN DEATH RATE.


 the United States every year from the so-ca1led degenerate diseases, accord ing to authorities of the federal Pub lie Health Service, and the indtscrtm- mate consumption of medicines and drugs, without the advice or prescrip- ton of a physician, is an important factor in their causation-
 The federal health authorities show that the mortality from diseases of the heart, liver and blood vessels has increased more than 100 per cent dur ing the last 30 years This marked increase in the death rate. frem di- seases that are characteristic of seniI- ity, appears to have been greatest in persons between the ags of 40 and 50, or from an economic point of view the period of life that should be the most productive. These untimely deaths from degenerative diseases con that should be guarded against and prevented if possible.
 Among the many and varied causes of destructive changes, in the several organs of the body, intoxfcation parttc- u1arIy by alcoholic bevera ages, tobacco and narcotic drugs, have long been recognized as playing an important part. The harmful effect of a mum Der of the widely used drugs has long been recognized though the infDrma- ton is not common property or not generally appreciated by the consumer. It is clearly evident that medicines that are at all deserving of the name must of necessity be harmful if mis- or used for any considerable length of time without due apprecia-s ton of their possible toxic and irritat- ing influences and the chronic de- that may follow their continued use.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
"GTVE THE DEVIL HIS DUEA' Disguised as Devil. He Collects.

Catskil1, N. r., March 6, 1516.
 Some few days since, in the vicinity of a neighboring village, a gentleman wishing to rep1enish his pocket hit upon an unheard of plan or expedi- ent to effect his purpose. Dressing himself all the costume of his Sa- tannic Majesty, such as horns, cloven feet, Sc, and knowing when a MT. R. was to pass on the river, he posted himself in his way: the per son was stopped, and saluted by ills Majesty with a demand for $1,0O0, or suffer the immediate transportation of himself and family to- the internal regions ft
 MT. R. After recovering from his surprise, the unavoidable conse- quence of a visit from such a dis tfnguished parsonage. and after de- claring his inability to comply with the demand at the moment, was sui fered to depart under a faithful prom ise to return. the following night, at the same pIake and hour, and deliver the cash
 MT R. applied to his neigh Dor, to whom he had loaned a sum of that amount, demanding it imme- diate1y, well knowing that the eNg- ency would admit of no delay; his neiehbor complied with the demand, but insisted upon knowing the cause that induced it so unexpectedly.
 MT - after some hesitation in formed him of his appointment with the Devil He was seemingly sads- fled, and his Majesty at the appointed hour was handed the expected sum. The neighbor, however, who it seems had rather more of the marrow of the covered the money and committed { him. horns and all, to close conine- ment in the County Prison-emphat- icaI1y giving the devil his due"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
GEN wIIKINsoN's PENSION.

We are pleased to have it in our power to state, that the Maryland Leeisiature, at their last session, al most by a unanimous vote, did pass a resolution giving to this officer for his revolutionary services, the half pay of a Colonel of Dragoons for life "A higher pension than this is never, we understand, been granted by the Legislature. They have acted the more pra1seworthily to General Wilkinson, as although native of the State, he is said not to have belonged to the Maryland line during the Revolution ary war-BaItimore Patriot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
P. O. CLERK RESIGNS.

John Carroll, recently appointed a clerk in the local postoffice, resign ed Saturday. The salary was not suf- fcient, in Carro1ls mind, postmaster Steward has appointed Thomas P. Macdonald in place of Carroll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
DIAMOND IN HER TOOTH.

Miss Mamie Taylor, who appeared in "O'FIarity's Vacation,'' at the Au- ditorium last week attracted a great deal of attention by a diamond set in one of her teeth. The sparkle of the brilliant was as pronounced as if it had been set in a ring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
COST OF LIVING JUMPS.

Washington, March 7-The cost of living in Constantinop1e has increased 1855 per cent. since the beginning of the war, according to confidential ad- vices to the state department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
OWEN J. KEENAN,, LIvERYMAN.

Owen J. Keenan, who has been in the employ of Frank H. Bronson, the Iiveryman for the last five years, has bought a half interest in Bronson's livery stables, and from now on the concern will be known as Bronson & Keenan. Before MT. Keenan pur- chased the interest from Bronson, he was negotiating with l.. B. Sterling, of the Blue Front Stables, for the lease of the building occupied by Sterling. A satisfactory arrangement was finally arrived at whereby Keenan is now a partner of his former boss, Bronson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
A M1IA1oN UNDER ARMS

Over the COuntry-U. s. to Recog- naze HGand as 8 BeNigerenA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07

Ernest A. von Dieze1sld, employed by the United States for 48 years as fortif1cation expert died at his home at East Orange, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07

Dr. Edward w. Ryan and Dr. Ralph Bates, of the American Red CrosE commission to Serbia, left Athens with foodstufs, clothing and medicine for the relief of. Serbians on the Greek island of Corfu.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
NEWS OF LOCAL IMPORT.

Mrs S. A Barrymore, principal of Washington school, who recently suf- fered a 9para1ytic shock, is improving and will soon be back at her duties
 Watson Tomlinson, aged IT, lost the ends of four of his fingers in a planer in a West End shop yesterday after noon.
 Local sports are considering the ad-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-09-07
RECRUITS ARE WANTED
Splendid Chance For Young Men to
Get Into Military Service.

More recruits are wanted for the
Iowa troops stationed at the Browns,
Vile, Texas, camp. Twenty-Five
members of the Iowa National Guard
have been sent back to. muster in
new men. Sergeant Youel Collins,
of Des Moines, member Of the ma
chine gun company, has been assign
ed to duty in Oskaloosa.
Any young man wishing to enter
the service, or any cook who wants
a good job should see Mr.. Collins
Word may be left at the postoftice
and the sergeant will call and see in
terested parties While in town
Mr. Collins will stay at the Davis
home, Gle South A street. He hopes
to have Office headquarters in the
Armory where he may meet those
interested. He hopes to get fifteen
to twenty enlistments here.
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OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN
Y.P,B. Has Good Meeting at Goodwin
Home in University Park.

The regular meeting of the Y. P. B.
was held at the home of the Misses
GeneVieve and Marguerite Goodwin in
University Park, last evening.
Devotionals were led by Mrs. Good.
win, following which Miss Madeline
Watson delighted the company with a
beautiful Cello solo. The Misses Good
win added to the pleasure of the at.
ternoon by giving a piano duet. The
election of Officers for the coming
year was. a feature of the evenings
work, and resulted as follows:
President, Clarence Whitehill.
Vice President, Genevieve Goodwin
Cor. and Rec. Sec'y. Everett Hull
(Reelected)
Treasurer, Margaret Byers.
Pianist, Hazel Sherman.
| Following the close of the business
session they enjoyed social hour
which was most delightful. When the
last car made its appearance they ad
journed to meet again in two weeks
! with Charles Kessler.
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In considering current issues Mr..
Meredith outlined the liquor ques-
ton and the good roads problem, de-
fendin CHS course in these issues of
the political campaign. 80,
The second speaker of the day was
Prof. c. NJ. Case, instructor in Politi-
cal Economy at Penn College. Prof.
Case is considered as one of the lead
ing political economy authorities in
the Middle West.
Prof. Cases Labor Day address took
up the constructive arguments which
go to the support of the laboring man
and are in favor of organized labor.
His talk, technical and instructive
was highly appreciated.
The Athletic Program.
At the close of DR.. Cases address,
the athletic program began on the
race track in front of the new grand
stand.
Maxwell O'Brien as starter, Ray
Collins as Judge, Roscoe Moore as an
nOuncer and Roy Rowland as treas
urer we're in charge of these activi-
ties This part of the program in
cluded everything from foot racing
and jumping to automobile and motor
cycle races. A large number of entries
in each event made the athletic pro-
gram successful.
Kay Kemb leofficiated as Judge.
The program and winners follow:
100 yd. dash-Charles Williams LIST,
Jack Massey End
50 yd. dash-Edwin Mather list.
Neal Perdew End.
q yd. dash for girls-Alberta Beard
list, Elizabeth Martin Ind. $751;.
5 miles motorcycle race--M. A.
Worthum, of Ottumwa, LIST, Robert
Nelson End. ..
y mile bicycle race-Scott Wilson. of
New Sharon, LIST, Orville Elgin End,
I Running broad jump--distance 16
! feet, inches Charles Williams LIST,
Harold Wandling End =
Standing broad jump-distance 8
. feet, inches-Pete Atchison, 1st, o.
. Smith End.
/. Watermelon eating contest RAY
+ Atchison LIST, Fred Shaffer End
>. Ladies ball throwing contest--Nel
Warner list, Matte Mather End
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decorated in pink and white formed
IRE iron Following this came the Tn
len Monarch's delivery wagons and
auto truck
wcnty-three auto loads of garment
makers from the Penn Overall factory,
gave the overall girls" the largest To-
cal representation.
The large HaWkeye Lumber Com
pany's auto truck was utilized in the
preparation Of a float for the Carpen-
tiers and jOiners union local. No. spe-
Ciic idea of decoration was carried out
yet the builders possessed an eXcep-
tiOnally attractive float.
The international Typographical I'm
ion was led by the girls of the Times
Publishing Company in the Fl. S. Rose
Grams car. Following came the men
members Of the printers union OrSani-
zation, on foot.
! Other marching organizations were
the BARRIERS Local Union, Bricklayers
and Masons Union, Cigar Makers, and
the Painters and Paper Hangers.
- lONEl Slg 10 vi ulSplcly wac aALOlu
ed in the c. w. Bollinger float. A de-
livery truck was decorated with the
familiar Victrola Trade Marks, and
the large white dog listening for His
Masters Voice.
! A Japanese float and a load of lit.
tie Japanese Misses was the offering
of the Home Coffee Company.
Other mercantile floats were from
Heilmans, Redman and Porter's. Hoo
yer Auto Co.. States. Auto Co, Beacon
, Coal Co, and the Indian Wigwam.
Roy BranOn, scout master of Troop
r Four, Oskaloosa Boy Scouts. and his
scout band, closed the parade.
l The cooperation between the locaI
= unions and mercantile establishments
= served to make the procession one
4 worth while
The afternoon program began a
y las being given from special stanC
= erected in the heart of the soutl
grove of the fairgrounds. Hundred
o were packed about the platform
J. Mayor J. C. Harold in behalf o
l. the city OF OSkaloosa, gave short aC
a dress of welcome, turning the keys G
g the city over to the visiting labor o.
e CARNATIONS and delegations.
4 f. T. Meredith of Des Moines, Undue
s. ed as one of Iowa's leading men. wa
the orator of the day, In part he said
y Cooperation of the labor union
s with law and legislation, and with tn
81 financial interests has brought abol
~ great economical changes in the pa
CT decade. A, large majority of labor Law
recently passed by state and nation
Legislatures result from the constru
It. tive influence. of the organized labC
nd The laboring man has as much rig
RS. to the labor union as the banker
IN his association. The union must |
It'll come as a school, educational, pla
sw where labor problems may be Studio
M where the manufacturer may
lly brought to present their arguments,
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the groom has home awaiting them.

DOWNS.--We are again reminded
OF the uncertainty of life in the death
Of our comrade, Daniel q. Downs,
who passed on at the Soldiers Home
a. Marshallto"n, August 4, 1916, at
the age of "a years.
Comrade Downs record of service
in the war Of the Rebellion is an
honorable one, entering the service
as End Lieut.. of Co. C, 18TH Indiana
Infantry, and afterwards promoted to
LIST Lieut.. and AidedetCamp, for
meritorious service, serving his coun-
try faithfully until discharged for
disability July 10, 1853.
Patriotic blood flowed in the veins
of this comrade, his father having
fought with Commodore Perry in the
war of 1912, and having had two
brothers in the war of the rebellion.
His long and unblemished record
as a private citizen and his high
Christian character are well known
in this community where he resided
so many years, and are worthy of
emulation by us all.
Therefore, be it Resolved, that in
the death of COmrade Downs, Phil
Kearney Post has lost worthy and
exemplary member, serving the Post
! faithfully in the offices Of Junior Vice
Commander, Senior Vice Command
err Post Commander and Chaplain,
which latter position he acceptably
filled as long as his health permitted
him to conduct the religious exercises
of the Post, and that in adding his
name to our constantly frightening
list of honored dead we do SO with g
feeling of deep regret for the loss Of
this true and faithful comrade.
! Resolved, that we extend our sym
pathy to his surviving relatives, anC
that a copy of these resolutions bt
furnished them, and also to the cit!
Ipapers for publication, and that same
be spread upon the minutes of thu
Post
J. s. Nichols,
49, j. +. MCNEIL
Committee.
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Additional Labor Day Prizes.

In addition to the prizes given to
the winners in the athletic events
held during the Big Four Labor Day
celebration, Monday. two other
awards were made. To c. II. ROM
mel, of Newton, a cash prize was
given, for holding the oldest union
card. The $1,000 prize given to the
party coming the longest distance to
attend the celebration was divided
and half awarded to two parties. Al
Bass and Miss Thelma Enyart, OF
Oelwein, laid claim to the prize. Each
was given $500.
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Four Children Lost.

Four lost children were reported to
the police on Labor Day and the diff
ficulties adjusted after brief period
of investigation One of the children
lost was later claimed by Pap Doug.
las as his grandson Of Des Moines.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-09-07
No Place to Eat.

Crowds in town Monday We're well
cared for in the direction of "eats"
but those bringing baskets and boxes
had trouble in finding place for a
spread. Squire Laffollette who was in
his office during the dinner hour fur.
nished accommodations for twenty.six
people. .-..-
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New Shoe store TO Open.

Jake Brier and Win Bristow re-
turned the last of the week from Chi.
cago where they had spent several
days in making preliminary arrange
,ments for the new shoe store which
they will open UP in Brighton.
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RattIesnake Killed.
/ M IANCllii
Committee.

A rattlesnake was killed recently
within the city limits of Fairfield. The
little son of ]. r. Winters discovered
the reptile and called for his father
to kill it. ,...r.
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To Hold Examination.

Examination for a rural mail car
rier out of Batavia by Assistant Post
master s. l.. Machesney viii be held
Saturday. Sept. 20.
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Governor 10 Speak al srIoh.on.

j. N. Irwin has letter from GOV.
Clarke which says that he win be at
Brighton Monday evening, Sept. IL. to
speak at hte dedication OF the new
high school,
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Lewis Van Rocket, Leighton. .25
2434 and
Artie Grace Klaaven, Eddyville. "a
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BIRTHS, DEATHS. MARRIAGES

Harry L. Sells, Oskaloosa. .2S
2433 and
Leona NJ. Tarr, OskaloOsa. $50, 10
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TAVIS.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Davis, of Givin, September z,
191e, o daughter. ...'.
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Abba failed to come Up to, expecis
tions. .alnsh :,
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Hoover Auto Company with Haynes
car.
Home Coffee Co. with Japanese float.
States Auto Company.
Camp Fire Girls in Indian Motor
Cycles.
Oskaloosa Boy Scouts, Troop Four.
Beacon Mine with Second vein coal
display.
OttumWa Wins Honors.
Honors of the day as usual We're
conferred upon the largest visiting del
egation Therefore Ottumwa with her
celebrated 54th Regimental Band and
trades orders led the procession
In the old 54th Regimental Ottum-
wa has one of the finest bands in the
state. The reorganization Of the Iowa
National Guard transfers the OttumWa
body from the Infantry to the Iowa
cavalry squad, but orders Of the Ad-
jutant General Guy Logan, robbed OF
tumwa of that distinction. While the
Organization continues as a member
Iof the Iowa National Guard, it has no
utilization with any particular military
body.
The Ottumwa band, with her talent
ed duintette of male singers made a
decided hit and was feature of the
parade. Popular airs played by the
band, were sung by the Quintette. Meg
aphones served to carry the music tC
. hn pfn or
parade route. The band music was OF
high standard and very complimentary
IT, OttumWa.
Following the band, came the marcI
ing representative of Ottumwa Car
penter's Local Union, No. 1877, Brick
layers and Masons Benevolent Uniol
No. g. The Amalgamated Association
of Street and Electric Railway Emllo!
ees of America, and Ottumwa Painters
Local No. 634.
AS Abba and Centervllle failed t
send delegations to march in the pre-
Tcession, OskalOOsa followed Ottumws
Three winsome Misses, Oskaloos
Maids, dressed in snow white ridin
Isuits and mounted on spirited whit
horses, bearing the colors of the Oski
lcosa Federation of Trades Union!
led Oskaloosa's representation.
/ The Iowa Brigade Band with thirt
music srs was the pride of every o
kaloosa citizen. Putting on the be-
appearance, the home musical bod
vas equal to any band that has ev
appeared in the city.
3 Features Of the Parade.
}. One OF the prettiest and most q
tractive local organizations was foul
ir the oskaloosa Garment workel
!, The charming girls of the Unic
Monarch. dressed in snowy white. wi
Il long and flowing white ribbons DIRE
alorg massive canescent iron, sy
u. belle OF their trade. An auto lavish
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Harry L. Sells, Oskaloosa. ......2S
2433 and
Leona NJ. Tarr, OskaloOsa. 800, 10
Lewis Van Rocket, Leighton. 90. .25
2434 and
Artie Grace Klaaven, Eddyville. IA
EAVIS.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Davis, of Givin, September z,
1915, daughter. 90.
UPTON-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
MurE Upton of Lacey, September 2,
1916. e daughter. &. .. ...
MASoN-GRAHAM - Married at
$3.50 Tuesday morning, Rev. S. j Ma
lone, officiating; Frank J., Mason and
Mrs. Hulda Graham, at the brides
home, 400 Second avenue East.
The bride is well and favorably
known. having lived in oskaloosa mos
OF her life. Frank j, Mason is wei
known in his home town, where he
has been postmaster and store keeper
for at least rs years. ....
He was born and raised in the vi
entity of Attica and has wide circle
of friends, who hold him in the 'highes
: regard. He has been superintendent o
the Sunday school and an active work
err in the church for years. They dc
parted for their home in Attica, wher