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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-18
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS
Refusal of Probate.

Convinced that Mrs Susan M. BeardsIey was incompetent to make her will, Judge of Probate s. T. Pal ner of Shelton has refused to admit the will to probate. The New York East conference of the Methodist church is the one institution to which q beQuest was made that tried to have an appeal to the superior court will be taken
 Cases Tn Bankruptcy.
 Gustave Kaufman of Norwalk, who declares he has no occupation, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. He has liabilities of s35. .11s.4s. and his only assets are unliquidated claims, listed at $2 2,o88.O .O6. The character of the claims do not suggest the value of the business Kaufman was engaged in when he contracted the debts. The Stamford Supply company, by Frederick c. Burt, its president, has filed a. petition and made oath that the company did not have the money are listed at 8, ,739 .45, and 2,357.60 of the amount is unsecu ed. Assets con- sist of cash on hand, $40; stock in trade valued at $9o0; debts due on open sccounh, $274.20.
 Judge Thor1as, in the federal court, has issued an order dfScharging Si- n1one & Gaya, of Danbury, from bank ruptcy. The firm formerly conducted a cafe.
 Inherits $1o,Ooo
 Miss Bertha Marquardt. daughter of Phillip Marquardt of Norwalk, is be- uueathed s1o.OO0 by the will Of Miss Matilda, Kromke, a relative who died dn Hamburg, Germany, on Jan. 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-18

The Allies will pay indemnity to all merchants and private individuals who suffered during the recent zeppe- lin raid on Salonica.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-18

A report from Amsterdam says that the Holland Steamship Go. VIII declare a divid If 50 per cent. fir 1m its receipts of 1915.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09
WALLACE.

a FIRE caught in Grass Lake last
Saturday and before it could be e1-
tinguished it burned over quite a por-
ton Of the lake, also some hay. The
fire is thought to have been started
by hunters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chef Wright and
daughters, Leah and Fac, of Bradley,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Williams and son
visited at the D. E. Groves home Sun
day.
While returning home from town
Saturday John Strum in some un
known way ran off the high grade
south of Chas. Synnerholm's. upset
ting the wagon and throwing Mr..
Strum TO the ground, breaking his
back and causing instant death. He
was not found until Sunday morning
by his son, Edwin.
Mr.. Berg, of Clark, has erected a
cottage on his farm.
Carl Hallauer and Vim. Burkhowl-
ter are moving the old house from
the Curry farm to the Aug. Hailauer
place.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09
Vote on Presidency
Is Very Close.
BuRNQUIST WINS EASY
Governor Carries State by Over
100000 Majority Kellogg
Secures SenatOrship.

ST. Paul, Nov. with returns from
the country precincts coming In fas-
ter than at any previous time since
the closing of the polls indications are
that Hughes will win the Minnesota
vote by at least 10000 majority.
The Minnesota result is almost GER
tain to turn the scales for the Repub-
lican candidate, giving him the elect
oral votes necessary to victory.
The figures defining Frank B. Kel-
logg's victory IN the t~hree-cornered
contest for M%innesota's United States
senatorship continue to grow as the
returns come in from over the state
and his total plurality is estimated
at between $4,000 and 10000.
With the exception of the Fourth
district, where. Congressman Van
Dykes runaway victory owe Darius
F. Reese was a surprise ever to the
congressman and his friends, there
were few incidents or an exciting ma
ture in the congressional race.
Minnesota's representation in the
national house will maintain its polit
ical complexion. with eight Republic
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09

the desire for a change and MS styled
a crazy" social. A program will be
rendered and refreshments will be
served in a novel manner, while crazy
costuming will be in order by those
attending. Remember the date, Nov.
the 10th.
The club is growing in interest and
it is hoped will continue to so do.
The text meeting will be at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Oleson. We
the. bylaws, etc, will be presented at
this time by Mr.. Palm.
Mr. and Mrs. John MoIln called up
on Mr.. and Mrs. A D Ostrander Sun
day evening. Mr., Molln was a bust
ness visitor in Henry the first of the
week
Mr., and Mrs. Peter Molln now re-
side in the hills ear the Chain Lakes.
We forget the name of the owner OF
the farm where they now reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wing entertained a
company OF young folks at their home
Sunday evening.
Mr., and Mrs, James Reddy. Hello!
We hear YOU are all well. Haven't
seen you for some time. Holler when
you come along and wave Your KEY
chief.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen. of Nashua,
Ia, are here visiting relatives in Rich
land and Henry. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
are the parents of Mrs. Ben Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smell of Minneapolis
We're also guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
NJ. Brown Sunday. They are friends
of Mr. and Mrs. H. ]. F~ahnestock of
Watertown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Purcell called
upon Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown Mon
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Tracy called at
we scribe's home Sunday morning. We
noticed Lees face seemed fuller than
usual~bat We did not question him.
Later VIC learned he has been having
an liberated tooth. We assure our
nighbor we have had som experience
along this line and we are aware that
it's not al all pleasant.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09

kAMPEsKA AND HIGHLAND.

The Halloween social held at the
school house in district No. 6, Rich
land township, by the Misses Nichols
and Clegg, teachers in Kampeska and
No. 6, respectively, proved a popular
affair and a very enjoyable evening
was spent by all present.
Mr.. Hanlon Purcell met with an ac-
cident with his auto while going TO
the home of his parents Mr.. and Mrs,
Sam Purcell, which came near, no
doubt, TO being quite serious. As it
was, the car shows, decidedly, EVIL
dence of having been in trouble while
Hanlon suffered a painful bruise on
one hand. Hanlon met the man en-
ployed by Mr.. Anderson at the Jno.
Clegg farm west of Henry with a
wagon loaded with ties. Mr.. Purcell
turned out to pass and when opposite
the wagon the a struck a ridge in
the road and sweryed Immediately
across the road and against the load
ed wagon. The wagon was overturned
and pretty badly broken up. The car
was quite badly broken and damaged
but Hanlon fortunately escaped with
no serious injuries. AT this time he
is getting along we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. j. F~ahnestock and
family were guests at dinner Sunday
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred M. Brown at
Lakeside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown We're kind
enough Thursday to pick up Mrs.
Kendall and Miss Erna along with
Mrs. Tracy and Mrs. Oleson while
enroute to the Aid and Richland Club
meet at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Molln. Mrs. Kendall was very
grateful for the auto ride and as we'll
the chance to attend the meeting.
Mr.. Oquist and Mrs. August Strom.
berg spent Sabbath afternoon al
Prairie Lawn. Mrs. ~Stromberg leaves
for her home in Saltwater, Mimi, the
last OF this week.
Joshua Purcell has spent a portion
of the week in Clark and vicinity.
A social under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid and the club now working
in conjunction with them will be held
at the hall in Kampeska this week
Friday evening. The social is d little
novel In it's nature, designed to meet
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09

| Friday evening.
Herbert Klatt called on Earl Lebert
Saturday morning.
House cleaning is the order Of the
day in this vicinity. Cora Scherer
| was kind enough to assist us Thurs
day and Friday.
The John Lebert family autoed to
Watertown Saturday afternoon.
The Fred Mclaughlin family enter
tained many visitors last Sunday.
Ella Scherer returned home and
will spend several weeks with the
folks. She will work for a private
family in the city during the winter.
Helmer Milsby called on his broth
er, Ole Milsby, who is planning to
spend the winter at the Ferris home.
Gladys Adeline, the infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Fuerstenau,
was baptised Sunday at the church,
Rev. T. J. Albrecht performing the
Paul is assistant clerk in
the Pinholt store at Grover.
Geo. Lebert and frau were motor.
ing in this neighborhood Sunday.
Quite a number of voters and ladies
attended the American political meet
ing at the Grover hall OF Saturday
evening.
Sunday visitors at the Peter Scher-
err home were Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Thiede and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Will.
liam Hemiller and family, Harry Gill
and the August Klatt family.
F. C. Benthin and sons, Johnnie
and Vernon, we're callers in this neigh
borhood Sunday afternoon.
Among the Lake Pelican visitors
were John Paul and Annie lilly, Paul
and Cora Scherer, Dora Abraham and
her two brothers from Hazel.
Efferdt Kallis has recovered from
an attack of illness and is able to re
sumo his studies at school.
Harold Thiede was a WATERFOWL
visitor on Monday. Harold has eye
trouble and has had them examined
and treated.
No school in this district last Tues
day on account of election being helc
in the school house.
Corn picking is in full swing in thi;
section. We noticed four wagons II
one of the neighbours fields. William
Conner is picking some fine corn a
the Boxelder farm.
August Klatt and Oscar Green were
out repairing the telephone line the
first of the week.
Otto Kallis called on relatives one
day this week.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09

Watertown, were supper guests at the
home of Mrt and Mrs. Herman
braves, last Wednesday.
Misses Nellie and Catherine Cusack
spent Wednesday afternoon with Miss
Alma Scharn.
Robert Daggitt, ST., and son, Tom.
called at the Robt. Schulz home Sun
day.
School district No. 4 was closed
Monday and Tuesday on account of
the general election.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Scharn Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Scharn and son, Miriam, and
Messrs. Rob and Bruno Achterburg
and sister, Frieda, and their mother
'aH@nere entertained at the home Of Mrs.
A. Scharn, Sunday.
Misses Carrie and Mabel Schulz
called at the Collins home Friday af-
%ternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Collins are
residing on the Don Livingston farm.
Mr.. Robert Daggitt and son, Rob-
ert, have been helping Mr.. Loesch
thresh, the past week.
A few of the boys and girls Of this,
vicinity who elisted in the club work
took first and second prizes on baking
LIZ iihlI 1sHG iS EbOJo Cooh PlihCos
on corn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Gronewold
called at the B. Gronewold home Sun
day.
Mrs. L. Conner returned home after,
being at the bedside of her little
grandson, who is much improved at
this writing.
Mrs. Anna J~urgensen and daughter,
Miss Efie. were callers at the home
of Mrs. A. Scharn, Friday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kastin and
daughter were supper guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman VOL
ter.
The Ladies' Home Club met with
Mrs. Anna Jurgensen last Thursday.
JOHN Gronewold was an oyer-Sun-
day yisitorsa at home.
Say, you Halloween boys, please
return those buggies that were taken
Halloween eve, as some parties have
not fount what belongs to them.
Mr.. Matt erfas spent Tuesday ev-
ening with the Schulz boys.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09
CONTINUED from Column 81

turning home to Watertown Monday
morning.
Misses Bessie and Grace Cosgrove
of WATERFOWL Sundayed with rela-
tives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard billiard au-
toed to Gary Sunday afternoon where
they visited at the Christopherson
home until Monday afternoon.
Jennie Hilliard left Saturday for
Client, MINI, for an extended visit
with her sister, Mrs. Harrigan.
The high school basket ball team
went to Raymond last Friday evening
where they played the high school
team of that place. The game, which
resulted in a score of So to 16, was
very easily won by the locals.
Mrs. Ray Hart and son, Of Water
town, visited at the Andrus home on
Tuesday.
j. P. Coule left Tuesday evening for
Minnesota, where he went on bust
ness.
Mrs. Christopherson came Monday
from Gary for a few days visit at the
H. Fl. billiard home.
Mrs. Alton Lewis visited with home
folks in Clark Monday and Tuesday.
q. H. Aldous left Tuesday for Chat
field, Mimi, in answer to a telegram
/, telling Of the death of a ~brother-in
law.
Miss Elsie Pfaffle, of Los Angeles
Cal, came Tuesday morning for
couple days visit with her school
mate and chum, Mrs. Andrus. Miss
PfatTle is a trained nurse.
ERN ~
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09

n in addition to Mr.. Van Dyke, the
lone Democrat, and Thomas D..
Schall. Progressive.
Governor B%urnqutst has oyerwhelm,
ed his opponents. His plurality, in
all probability. will be more than 1885,
900, and 1t may reach 10000.
Although James H. Quinn is lead
ing his opponent. w. B. Anderson,
for associate justice Of the supreme
court. the result OF the election is in
doubt.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09
HENRY.

Ole Christianson came Saturday
from Minneapolis TO vote and for a
visit for a while.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Aldous came
from Watertown Sunday morning and
spent the day with relatives. Mrs.
Aldous went on to Garden City, re-
turning home Monday afternoon.
Little Viva North visited a few.
days with her young friends here, re-
Continued on Column 5 This Page1
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09
PELICAN.

The Zarnow boys were dragging the
highway in this section one day the
past week.
Geo. Mapes has been hauling lum-
Der and is building q hog house.
A number of Pelican citizens took
in the speech and rally at Watertown
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09
There is a Difference.

what is the difference between a
riddle and two cats sitting on a bun?"
asked a lad Of his father.
what an absurd question:" said the
parent. "Well, I give it up"
THE n is a conundrum, the other
a bununderem"
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09
Practical Economy

Baking powders made from alum Or
phosphate may be bought for a trifle less
than Royal Baking Powder, which is made
from cream of tartar, derived from grapes.
Alum powders are not only cheap, but
they differ greatly in leavening power.
If a cheap baking powder is used for a
fine cake and the cake turns out a failure
there is a waste of costly materials worth
more than a whole can of the cheap bak
ing powder.
Royal Baking Powder produces the
finest food, and it's use therefore, results in
an actual saving.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
New York
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-11-09
BADGER STATE IN the
REPUBLICAN COLUMN

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 9.-Wiscon.
sins electoral votes will be cast for
Charles Evans Hughes, the state hay.
Ing given him an estimated plurality
3of 10000 over President Wilson.
United States Senator Robert N. La
toilette. Republican. returns to the
upper house Of congress with q plur-
ality estimated at 10000 over William
Il Wolfe, Democrat.
Governor Emanuel L Philip, Re
publican, succeeds himself, having de-
featsd Burt Williams, his Democratic
opponent, byan estimated plurality
j 10000. Governor Philip, the re.
gturns indicate, VIII have 4 safe ma
5orttyasiM bota hhouses5 RI the iegislas
sfpre
1eRepuBlicans have been elected in at
ieast nine congressional districts IN
Wisconsin. with two districts. the Sec
ana ma Fourth, still Ia doubt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-22

der his grave face he masked break
ing heart His star was setting. and
since he was no longer young and ut
terly incapable of bending. he sick
ened slowly through the wet winter
and men spoke of him as an invalid
With Milt "ailin'.'' there was no one
to take up the reins of clan govern
ment. and those elements that had
been held together only by his iron
dominance began drifting asunder
One mill day when a group of Nc
Briars met with their sacks of grist ar
water-mill. someone put the ques-
ton: Who's a-goin' ter go down thar
an take Luke Thixton away from Their
Haveys now tibet Old Milt's down an
Out?''
There was long silence. and at last
voice drawled: Hit hain't a goin
ter be me- What's Luke Thixton ter
me. anyhow? He didn't nuver lend
me no money"
Il reckon thar's heap O. sense in
thet." answered another. Pears
like. when | come ter recollect. mos
of Their fightin an fursin' I've done
In my time hain't been in my own
quarrels nohow." And slowly that
spirit spread.
When Anse Havey went over to the
school one day Juanita took him again
to the rifie-rack now once more well
filed. Have a look. my lord bar
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-22

lad I'm against the shootin OF any
man from the lareI.
Just as the earliest flowers began to
peep out with shy faces in the woods.
and the first softness came to the air.
men began rearing a scaffold in the
courthouse yard at Peril.
One day a train brought Luke Thix-
ton back to the hills. but this time
only a few soldiers came with him.
and they were not needed Juanlta
tried to forget the significance of that
Friday. but she could not. for all the
larger boys were absent from school.
and all day Thursday the road had
been sprinkled with horses and wag
ons- She knew with a shudder that
they were going to town to see tie
hanging. A gruesome fascination of
interest attached to SO unheard of an
event as McBriar clansman dying on
a Havey scaffold with his people stand
ing by idle
But Luke Thixton. going to his
without fiinching. and his snarling lips
even twisted a bit derisively when he
mounted the scaffold as they. had
twisted when he declined Good Anse
Talbott's ministrations in the jail
Since he must die among enemies.
he would give them no weakness over
which to gloat in memory.
He raised his head. and his smart
turned slowly and unpleasantly into
grin of contempt. and his last words
were picturesque curse called down
| alike on the heads of the foes who put
him to death and on the false friends
| who had failed him.
Afterward Young Milt and Bad Anse
| shook hands. and the younger man
| said to the older:
Now that I've proved to We that 1
meant what | said. 1 reckon we can
make a peace that'H endure a spell.
| can't WEI"
And Anse answered: "Milt, I've
been hopin' we could ever since the
| day we watched for the teller that
| aimed to burn down the school,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-22

ner I'd just about do it. l reckon that's
about how much manhood I've got
left"
But he laughed. too. in the next mo-
ment
The morning of the trial dawned on
a town prepared to face bloody day
Long before train-time crowds had
drifted down to the station.
AS though by common consent, the
McBriars stood on one side of the
track and the Haveys on the other
For an hour they massed there low
ering of face. yet quietly waiting
Then the whistle shrieked across the
river and each crowd moved a little
forward. hands frightened on rifles
awaiting the supreme moment The
deputy sheriffs came out of the depot
and stood waiting between the two
groups with a strained assumption of
unconcern- But when the train ar
rived it carried an extra coach. and at
sight of it the McBriars groaned and
knew once more they were defeated
They had come to wrest prisoner
from sheriff's posse and encountered
trained soldiery. Behind the opened
sashes of the coach they saw solid
mass of blue overcoats. and brown
service-hats. Every window bristied
| with rifie-barrels and fixed bayoners-
Then. while the train was held beyond
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-22

and marry her--and then-at mai
point Bad Anse Havey refused to fol
low his trend of thought further He
only ground his teeth
I'VE damn fool" he told himself
THAT amt no reason why We shouldn't
make the most of today She's right
here now. an she's sun an moon an
star shine and music an sweetness
She did not know, and he gave her
no hint. that in these times. with plots
and counterplots Matching on both
sides of the ridge, he never made that
journey in the night without inviting
death. He was walking miles through
black woodland trails each evening to
relieve for an hour or two her loneli
ness and to worship with sealed lips
and a rebellious heart
On the night before he was to go to
Peril to attend the trial of Luke Thix-
ton he came with a very full and
heavy heart. He knew that it might
be a farewell. Tomorrow he must put
to the test all his hold on his people
and all his audacity of resolution He
stood at the verge of an Austerlitz or
a Waterloo, and he had undertaken
the thing for no reason except that it
had pleased her to command it.
He knew that among his own fol
lowers there were smiles for the
power which ''furrin" woman had
come to WELD over him, and if one
failure marred his plans those smiles
would become derisive. 1t was weak
ness to go on as he was going. gazing
dumbly at her with boundless adora-
ton he dared not voice. Tonight he
would bluntly tell her that he was do
ing these things because he loved her:
that, while he was glad to do them.
he could not let her go on misunder-
standing his motives.
But when he reached the school she
rose to receive him, and he could see
only the slimness of her graceful fig
ure and the smile of welcome on her
lips, and the man who had never been
recreant before to the mandate of
resolution, became tongue-tied-
She held out a hand. which he took
with more in his grip than the hand
clasp of friendship. but that she did
not notice.
"Anse." she laughed, I've had let
ter from home today urging me to
give up and come back. They dom
succeed, thanks to your help. I want
you to go with me soon and mark some
more trees for telling. 1t won't be
long now before they can begin build
ing again.
Il wonder he said, looking at her
with brows that were deeply drawn
and eyes full of suffering, IF yen ever
have time to stop talkin' about the
school for a little spell an remember
that I'm a human bein'."
Remember that you're a human
being?" she questioned in perplexity.
She stood there with one hand on
the back of her chair. her face puzzled
He decided at once that this express
sion was the most beautiful she had
ever worn. and he sturdily held that
conviction until her eyes changed to
laughter. when he forswore his allie
glance to the first fascination for the
second.
Are you sure you are human be
ing?" she leased. when you wear
that sulky face you are only half hui
man. 1 ought to make you stand in
the corner until you can be cheerful
'I reckon" he said a little bitterly
IF We ordered me to stand in the cor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-01-22
CHAPTER XXI.

Later she heard the story The Nc
Briars had come expecting battle
They had found every road open and
the town deserted. For time they
had gone about looking for trouble
but found no one to oppose them.
Then Old Milt and his son had rid
den to the courthouse to demand the
keys of the Jail. They found Judge
Sidering sitting in the little Office. and
with him. quite unarmed and without
escort. sat Bad Anse Havey. When
the two McBriars. backed by a score
of armed men. broke fiercely into the
room. others massed at their backs
crowding doorway and hall
Judge Sidering greeted his visitors
as though no intimation had ever
reached him that they were coming
18th a grievance.
Come in. Milt. and have a chair"
he invited
Cheer. HE'LL" shouted Milt McBriar
Give me the keys ter tibet jailhouse.
an give 'em ter me quicki''
Opening the drawer Of his desk as
IL he had been asked for a match
Judge Sidering took out the big iron
key to the outer door and the smaller
brass key to the little row of cells. He
tossed the two across to Milt i'm q
matter-of-fact fashion.
Five minutes later the McBrial
chief was back trembling with rage
lie had fouDd the jail empty
II you're TOXIN for Luke Thixton
Milt.- said the judge calmly. the higl
sheriff took him to Louisville yester
day for sa1e-zeepin'-'