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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
HY BREWER MAKES OFFER
 FOR BRIDGEPORT FRANCHISE
Names of Six New Players Announced By Officials of
 Local Club.
(By Wagner.)

There is a chance that lily Brewer, the former Federal league secretary may buy the Bridgeport franchise. He had a conference with Secretary Red dy in Worcester yesterday and prom ised to give his answer before the end of the week. Brewer was reported to be after the New Haven franchise but denies this.
 Secretary Reddy says the proposi- ton he made to Brewer was an at tractive one. He also declared there has been another bidder for the fran chise, whose offer is still under con- sideration. Brewer had an option on the Worcester club but was frozen out - cause he couldn't get a, lease of the park.
 Although Bridgeport hasn't signed a. manager yet, the club has been busy signing players for tryouts. Six were announced today. George Crook, the hustIing backstop from Lowell, Mass, will be back and another backstop' named Thomas Buerlein, from Elm hurst, L. l., will also be used. Buer- Iein has made a big reputation in semi-pro circles. Third Saseman Joe Byrne of Philadelphia has also been secured. He was last season with Chester, Pa, in tNa Upland league which had Homo Run Baker as an at traction. ThoJ1as Turner, an outf1eld- CT from thS same league, is another new Bridgeport player. Two semi pro pitchers from New York, William added to the roster. Negotiations with four or five other players are pending.
 Although it was reported that a deal has been made whereby Larry Mclean, the former Giant catcher, will become owner of the New Haven franchise, the Eastern magnates at their meeting in Worcester yesterday were inclined to doubt this. They say the owner will be announced in a few days and it won't be Mclean either.
 Doc More, the former Springfield pitcher, wants to return to that city again. The spitbaII worker used to bother Bridgeport greatly in the old days. He was with Portland, Me. last season.
 Gene McCann thinks he has put one <over on Bridgeport by getting Catch CT Harvey Russell. The New Lon don manager claims to have pur- chased Russell from the Baltimore Feds This doesn't sound very prob able in view of the fact that the Baltimore owners told the players to go out and look for jobs.
 There may be a duel between Home Run Baker, champion chess player of the American league, and Christy Mathewson, who holds the National league title. Baker has been beating all corners at the train ing camp and so has Matty.
 Whats the fare to San Antonio, Tex? They haven't had any rain there since Christmas and it was 90 in the shade yesterday when the Giants played the Texas IeaguerS. No wonder Benny Kauff got four hits.
 The Phil1ies beat the Chicago Cubs in an exhibition game at Tampa, Fla. yesterday by to 2. Meyer and Dem aree pitched for the Phi1lies. Hen drix and Seaton toiled for the Cubs. The Federal 1eaguers on the Cub team were helpless before the Phil lies pitchers. Cy Williams of last years Cubs got two of the five hits for Tinker's team Hendrix was knocked out of the box by the Phil lies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
HARVARD-YALE CREWS
 TO RACE ON JUNE B

New Haven, March 21-Seth Low 2d and Dan c. Elkin, captain and manager of the Yale crew, returned yesterday from Cambridge, where they completed a tentative agreement for the Yale-Harvard crew races, June 23. Few changes in the ar engagements will be made.
 The program will be the same as that of last year. There will be five races, two varsity eight pared races, two freshman races and a graduates race. A plan for substituting a. second freshman eight pared race for the freshman four cared race is being considered. The varsity race will be rowed up stream again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
JACK HEATING PROVES z EASY FOR BAT LEVINSKY

Schenectady, N. Y, March 21-At the Hudson A. c. last night Battling Levinsky gave Jack Heating a bad beating in ten rounds Heating was unable to do anything with the fast Levinsxy who showered him with all kinds of punches. Toward the finish Heating kept covered up to keep from getting knocked out Weights, Keat- ing 193; Levinsky, TIT. This makes Levinsky's fourth victory in seven days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
ATLAS IRON WORKS
 NOW INCORPORATED

A certificate of incorporation has been filed by the Atlas Iron Works of Bridgeport, to deal in metals gener- ally. The capital is $1O,OOO and the company will begin business with $5,- 900 paid in. The incorporators are Abraham Zukerman, Charles Zuker- man and Abraham Shan1ro.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

About 1,5O0 men employed in malS- ing war munitions at the works of the Richmond, Va, Locomotive Works resume the building of Locomotives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
A Substitute.

What is a picayuneY
 "A picayune is what a man says he doesn't care when he doesn't wish to use stronger language" - Louisville Courier-JournaI.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Giovanni Gran1igna, correspondentB of the Italian newspaper, L'Opinione. is again a proud father A daughter, was born to Mr. and Mrs Granigna. at their home, 1852 Stratford avenue last evening. This is their third child Mrs. Gramigna and her daughter are progressing favorabIy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

Mrs. Emma Ludwig of 60 Harra avenue announced the engagement of her daughter, Lucie, to Henry A Dusch, Sunday, at dinner given at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Dusch of 107S Barnun avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

High hundred employees at the Pull man Co. plant at Chicago have not returned to work since the company offered them a raise of 2 cents to 22 and 23 cents an hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Newspaper editors are hereby re- minded that it is not appropriate to classify millinery notes under the head of Easter observances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

s. C. Huber of Tama. Ia~, was re- comm ended by the Senate Judiciary ommittee for United States Attorney to Hawaii.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Henry Ford is taking .osteopathic treatment, but it is feared his leg will never be restored to it's original length.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

The Carranza Government Is turning back to it's owners the Mexican Tram ways Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Now that the United States has a little war of it's own on hand, it can fairly be considered one of the civil ized powers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

SPRING PIONEERING
 PLANTS JOHN E1ECK q SQ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

SPRING PIONEERING
 PLANTS. JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Feeling confident that they are much better than they should be, most of the men are not accustomed to attend Lenten services
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
TOTAL 1873 CASES
FILED FOR TERM
Docket In Circuit Court VIII BE I'm.
usually Heavy, With Many Impor-
tant Suits TO Be Tried.

A total OF 1873 cases has been dock
eted for the September term of cir
cult court which opens Monday, Sept
IS, with Judge w. T. Church presiding
Chancery suits figure So and law ac-
tions 49,
Mrs. Lena Voss, Rock Island, has
filed suit for divorce against her hus-
band, Mas Voss. The marriage was
performed Aug. 5, 1896, and the couple
lived together until Aug. 20 last
Drunkenness is charged. Injunction is
asked to prevent the defendant from
disposing of $1,000 worth of real es-
tate and $4,000 personal property in a
coal business from which he realizes
1,4O0 a year, according 10 the bill.
Walker, Ingram & Sweeney Is
counsel.
Statutory charges are made in the
suit for divorce which Mrs. Sadie Whit
man, Rock Island, filed against her
husband. Ira Whitman. Marriage was
performed Dec. "a, 1915, and separa-
ton took place Aug. last Mrs. Whit
man asks for her maiden name of Sa-
die Umphress. H. NJ. McCaskrin ap-
pears for the complainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09

has rented a farm in that vicinity and
expects to move on it next spring.
| William Strathan was a Rock Island
passenger Wednesday
! Mr.. and Mrs. George Raisbeck were
in Rock Island Tuesday.
! About fifty automobiles containing
the New Windsor Boosters visited the
! town Friday evening. They carried
band and gave several selections
They were advertising the soldiers
reunion which will be held Wednes-
day and Thursday of this week
Will Campbell and son Julian of
Bereton and the formers father of
Cable were visitors here Thursday.
Mrs. Marshall Raisbeck of Rock Is
land spent Friday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Tyler visited in
Galva and Woodruff Sunday.
Mrs. II. w. Meeker of East Moline
was here Sunday to attend the Latter
Day Saints camp meeting.
Luke Nelson pitched a game of ball
at Reynolds against Milan Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Engstrom and
two daughters were Rock Island
visitors Saturday.
Fay Standforth has returned home
from Springfield where he went to
work
Gust Bengston of Rock Island visit
e dhere over Sunday
Willie Coltman is visiting in Oska-
loosa, Iowa
Mr.. and Mrs. John Boden and daugh-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
LEHMAN BRINGS IN
PEACE DISTURBERS

Residents in the vicinity of Eleventh
street and Seventh avenue have made
several complaints to the police re-
Gently of a neighbor that has been dis
turning the peace. Last night Officer
Harry Libman dropped in at 1926 Sew
enth avenue and interrupted a little
party in progress. The officer arrested
the principals OF the party who gavo
their names as Rosa Porterfield, Viii
liam Porterfield and Is. b. Jackson, all
Of whom are colored, and took item
10 the station.
This morning they were given a
hearing before Police Magistrate C. ].
Smith and fined SO each. which they
paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
Special Taxation Notice.
General No. 4l2.)


notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the city council
OF Rock Island, Ill, having ordered
that Twenty-fourth street be improved
Dy being paved with asphalt from
thirteenth to Seventeenth avenue. and
the ordinance for the same being on
ME In the Office of the city clerk of
said city, and said city having applied
10 the county court of Rock Island
county, Illinois, for an assessment OF
the cost OF said improvement accord
Ing to the frontage of the property
assessed along the line of the propos-
ed improvement, said assessment be
ing payable IN eight installments, each
bearing interest at the rate of per
cent per annum, and an assessment
therefor having been made and return
60 10 said court, the final hearing
thereon viii be had on the goth day OF
september, A. d. 1916, at the hour OF
o CLOCK a, m, or as soon thereafter
as the business of the court will per-
NIT.
All persons desiring may file obtec-
lions in said court, before said day.
and may appear on the hearing and
make their defense.
Dated Rock Island. Ill, Sept s. 1916.
j. W. CRANDALL,
Oficer Appointed TO Make the Assess
ment
John X. Scott. city attorney.
All the news all the time The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09

ter, Amy, and Mr.. and Mrs John Jones
spent Saturday in Rock Island.
Frank Gollick has returned homs
from Montana where he has been for
some time.
John Olson made a business trip 10
Aledo Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmert Rhodenbaurb
and Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Mellroy ana
daughter Merl of Victoria visited Al
the Clyde Lawson home Sunday. They
went from here to Sherrard.
Glenn Brownlee of Rock Island
spent Sunday at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Lawson spen,
Labor day in Sherrard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
FIFTY PIECE BAND
is BEING PLANNED
Students at Rock Island High School
Propose to Have CreditabIe Nus
ical Organization.
TO BE USED AT BALL GAMES
Work of Grouping Students Under
Supervisors Is Now Taking Atten-
ton of Principal Burton.

The work Of grouping students under
| the supervisors is now under way al
/ the Rock Island high school Princi-
pay A. ]. Burton, who has been kept
busy during the last week arranging
and caring for the rush of students
which poured into the high school with
/ the beginning of the fall term, has now
/ turned his attention to the supervisors
| and the task of grouping students in
these lines of work has begun.
| Miss Abigail Dean, supervisor of
| drawing and basket work is busy ar
ranging her classes for the new semes-
ter. Basket work is especially popu-
lar with the girls and many have be-
come wonderfully proficient with the
straw. There have been many applf
cations from students for instruction
in the art and the classes are expected
TO be very large. Basket work is
taught one day each week
Music Classes Monday.
f. L. Philbrook, who has charge of
harmony, chorus and glee club work,
probably will open his classes Mon
day Mr.. PhilbrOok was director of the
successful operetta called the wild
Rose" which was produced at the high
school last spring. The bows glee
spring to follow the operetta produced
by the girls glee club but was unable
to secure a date as all the remaining
nights were contracted for Mr.. Phil
brook promised the boys, however, that
something would be done on their re-
turn to school this fall, and this will
probably be announced as soon as the
glee club has an opportunity to meet
and confer on the subject.
z. r. Musselman, director physical
education for the boys is expected to
open the gymnasium for physical ex-
ercise some time next week His
classes are not yet arranged. but are
now being taken care of. One year of
physical education is required in the
curriculum of the high school.
Marguerite COnger, director Of physi-
cal education for the girls. will prob
ably be ready to open her classes next
week
viii Form Band.
The high school orchestra, under the
direction of Principal A. J. Burton.
held its first meeting last evening in
the auditorium to talk over the plans
for the coming year. The first rehears-
al viii be held Monday afternoon i'm |
medIately after school. Ar attempt
also will be made to organize a so /
piece band, to give concerts at the COM /
ing football games. and other con-
certs later in the season. Mr.. Burton
to secure the services of some /
good director to take charge and de- /
VeIop the boys into a band capable of /
giving evening concerts as well as
playing at the football games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
they captured a height west OF the lake
Joint Allied Resources.

they captured height west OF the lake
Joint Allied Resources.
London, Sept. 8, (2:10 p. mD-Satis-
factory conclusions were reached at
conferences held this week between
the French and British ministers of
war and ministers of munitions, says
British official statement issued this
afternoon, regarding the most effective
employment of the joint military re-
sources of France and Great Britain
The statement says an interchange of
views took place as to conclusions to
be drawn from recent military opera
tons. Measures were discussed for
the most effective employment of the
Joint military resources Of France and
Great Britain
Germans Drop Bombs.
Berlin, Sept. 8, via London, Has
a. MA statement issued today by
the admiralty says that on Sept. 6.
German naval aeropIanes dropped
bombs on hostile naval forces off
Arensburg on Oesel island lin the Gulf
OF Riga and that near level a hos
tile aerOplane was forced down.
On Sept. one of our naval aero
planes dropped bombs with good re-
suits on the Russian aeroplane station
at Runeo, on the Gulf OF Riga" the
statement continues.
"On Sept. 7 a Russian gunboat bonn
barded the North Courland coast with
out success. On the same day the
Dutch steamer Niobe, with contraband.
was brought in by our naval forces in
the North sea-
Turks Set Russ Prisoners.
Berlin, Sept. 8 (via London, ABB
p. m I'm Galicia, between the Zlota
Llpa and the Dniester. Russian de-
tachments which penetrated the
trenches were driven out again by
counter attacks. On the front in Ga
licia occupied by Turkish troops more
than 900 Russians were taken pris-
Oner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
MATHERVILIE

Ralph Kennedy made a trip t,
Rochester, Mimi, the past week t
consult Mayo brothers.
Hayden Pritchard of Rock IslanC
lspent Monday at his home here.
Ira Mayhem has purchased a Dodg,
touring car.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Olson were Orior
Visitors the past week.
James Brownlee has gone to Ke
vance to work
Miss Dorothy Raisbeck and Miss
Olive Raisbeck were visitors in the
tri-cities the past week
Miss Hattie Nelson of Sherrard was
visitor at her home here Monday
and Tuesday.
| Mrs. Henry Johnson and son Vernon
are visiting in Moline
The Latter Day Saints camp meeting
| closed Sunday evening. The closing
address was made by Elder Peek
Charles Barton and sons Louis and
Harold made an auto trip to Cones
| vile, Iowa, the past week
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rhodenbaugh of
Galesburg, who have been visiting at
the Clyde Lawson home, have gone TO
Mason City, Iowa, for a visit
Joe DOwsett has resigned his posi-
ton as teacher in the MatherviIIe
school. He has accepted a position as
station agent for the r. l. s. at Nor
wood.
John Allen of Rock Island visited
here the past week.
Tom Treasure was in Rock Island
one day the past week looking for
employment.
Mrs. Nellie Meuir and Mrs. Ed Wat
son were Moline visitors Wednesday.
Fred Moffit and Vernon Johnson
were in Cable Monday.
School opened Friday with a large
enrolment
Joe Dowsett and family have moved
to Norwood.
John Haywood of Dewitt, Iowa, and
Harry Haywood of Rock Island were
visitors here the past week.
Tony Elias has closed out his five
and ten cent store which he opened
several weeks ago
Mrs. William Caddy and Mrs. Fred
Schroeder were in Rock Island Mon
day
Ralph Stein has gone to Rock Is
land where he will attend school the
coming term.
George Barnes has purchased a
Studebaker touring car.
MISS Nellie Langford has been en-
gagged to teach, position made vacant
ny joe bOWSeIt reglSnatiOn.
Mrs. Tillie Peterson and son have
returned to Matherville from Moline
They will make their home here.
Miss Helen Lee has been engaged to
teach school near Burgess.
Herman Zude spent Thursday in
East Moline. His niece Mae Haddick
who has been visiting here. accom-
panied him there
Miss Victoria Gollick is employed in
Rock Island.
Luke Nelson pitched a game of ball |!
thursday for Oquakwa against Keiths- /
burg. The former won the game. the |
score being ga
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gooden and |
Mrs. Jess CrOne and daughter, Ge-
leYa, were in Rock Island Thursday
Mrs. Lillian Thompson was in East
Moline Monday
Miss Della Bedford was a Rock Is
and visitor the past week.
Mrs. William Caddy, Mrs. Fred
schroeder and son, Wilbur. and Louis /
3arton left Friday for Chicago in the 4
schroeder auto where they will spend
week
Miss Ethel Barracks of Coal Valley
pent the past week at the Joe wild 4
lone.
Mr.. and Mrs Arne Jafvert are visit
ng relatives in Geneseo. Mr.. Jafyert
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
GETS THIRTY DAYS
FOR FAILURE TO PAY

Thirty days in the county Jail was
the stiff sentence which Judge n. A..
Larson handed to Carl Munson, Mo-
line, in county court today for con-
tempt of court. Munson refused to
pay SIS a week for the support of his
FAMILY after his children had been de-
clared dependent. Munson recently
hhlshed a Today sentence for hitting
constable who attempted 20 serve
papers on him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
For States, ATTORNEY.

With malice toward none; with
charity for all" 1 respectfully ask a
denomination for the Office of states
attorney, Sept ID, 1915. and election
by united republican party this fall
HARRY NJ McCASKRIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
For Circuit Clerk.

/ hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination for circuit
clerk OF Rock Island county, subject
to the decision. OF the primaries. Sent
Is. 1916.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09

John c. Rooms. recently nominated
by the president as first assistant
postmaster general to succeed Daniel
c. Roper, entered the postal service
twenty years ago as a railway mail
clerk at a salary of $1,000 a year.
His rise to his present position has
been a series of promotions made in
both Republican and Democratic ad-
ministrations. He is a native of
Carroll county, Maryland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09

Waterloo, Iowa, Sept. Am estf-
mate or the population of Waterloo.
based on new directory issued re-
Gently today gave the city $4,000 in
habitants. The last official census
gave the city 33,097.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
Fer Coroner.

wish TO announce my candidacy
for the republican nomination Tor cor
oner and respectfully solicit the sup
port OF the Voterse at the September
primaries. AL ID. DIXON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
Political Announcements.
For State's Affornet.
advertisement

hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination for states
attorney OF Rock Island county and
solicit the support of my friends Pri-
mary Sept. Is, 1916.
CHARLES S. ROBERTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
JOHN G. MILLER.
For Member State Board of EauaIjza.
ton.

hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination for mem
Der of the state board OF eqe alization
from the Fourteenth congregational dis
trict, subject TO the primaries of Sent
Is. FRED w. YOUNG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
For Representative.

hereby announce my candidacy for
the democratic nomination for minor
lty representative in the state legisIa-
ture from the 33rd senatorial district
and solicit the support of my friends
at the primaries Sept. ID, 1916.
w. G. MAUCKER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
A. NJ. DIXON

A M Dixon of the undertaking firm
or Dixon & Moeller is a candidate far
the nomination of coroner on the re-
publican ticket. He is well and
LaFoIaply known and is peculiarly
ntted Tor the Office TO which he asniras
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
FOR Representative.

/ hereby announce myself a caudI-
date for the democratic nomination for
representative in the genera assembly
from this Thirty-third senatorial dis
trict subject to the democratic Drf-
maries Sept. IS, 1915.
EVERETT L. WFRTS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
FOrsCorOner.
/ hereby

hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination for coroner
and respectfully solicit the support of
the republican party. at the September
primaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
For state Represe-tatite.

desire TO announce myself as can
didate for the democratic domination
for the Office for state representative
for the Thirty-third senatorial district
Of Illinois.
HTYART EG II nTTT0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
Repulse Near Lemberg.
Fighting on Dorian Front.

London, Sept. 8, (2:46 p. m.)-'The
artillery duel on our Dorian front con-
ttnues," says tOday's official account of
the campaign in Greek Macedonia
On our Struma front on Thursday
evening our artillery silenced an en-
envy battery which was Smelling Orl1ak
bridge Our artillery dispersed sew
eral parties of the enemy"
Paris, Sept 8, (NoonD The Serbians
on the Macedonian front took the Of
tensiye last night in the region of Lake
OstroVo. The war office announced to-
day that after violent engagement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-09
FRENCH GAIN SMALL AREA
IN ASSAULTS.
Continued From Page one)

nave been defeated by the BuIgarians
in Dobrudja, the correspondents re-
port, and this destroys the legend that
BuIgarlans will not fight Russians.
Repulse Near Lemberg.
Berlin, Sept 8, (by wireless to Saw
ville) Renewal of violent Russian at
tacks in the Carpathians is reported in
the Official Austrian statement of Sent.
b. 1t is said that except for some small
advantages efforts of the Russians IN
advance were thwarted.
East of ZlochOff in GaIicia, 40 miles
east OF Lemberg, the Russians attacked
after heavy artillery preparation.
Ihey were repulsed by the Austrian
artillery fire