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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

Three hundred American railway men have arrived in Russia to try IanA improve the system.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
F airfeld County News
Rabbits For Food.


 A number of New Canaan residents are engaged in raising rabbits for the trade. Owing to the high cost of nearly all sorts of meats, this latest occupation may prove popular.
 Plumbers s5.20 a Day.
 The high cost of living has resulted in the modification of a three-vear agreement between Stamford plumb CTS and timers and the local master ylumbers, whereby the mechanics re- ceive $5.20 per day wages This is an increase of 45 cents per day The old agreement was made in June, 1916, for three years. Under it, the mechanics were to receive $475 per day.
 Death From Burns.
 Six-year-od Leonard Allen West, son of Mrs. Fannie West. colored, died in the Danbury hospital Thursday af- ternoon as the result of burns he re- ceived. when he either fell on the kitchen stove in ,llis home or through his clothing catching fire from the red-hot stove. The little boy was burned about the head, shoulders and body. but the burns which caused his death were due to inhaling the flames which enveIoped him as he ran screaming for help. / ..-
 Swallowed a Pin.
 Wallace Woundy, the little son of Wallace Woundy. of Norwalk, who swallowed a pin recently and expert enced serious trouble as it travelled about his anatomy, is still in the city hospital at New York. where he has been under the X-Fay for treatment. ! Last Sunday the offending pin lodged in the child's throat. but prompt sur egry forced it back into the stomach and 1t is now travelling about the in- ] testines The point of the pin seems intent on embedding itself in the flesh and has haffled all attempts at recovery.
 The Housatonic Dam.
 Work is going forward with as little interruption as possible upon the huge dam to be constructed across the Housatonic river near Stevenson, few miles south of Newtown. and at a recent hearing in Hartford upon the question of constructing new road in the town of Monroe to replace one to be flooded, it was stated that it is expected to have the dam completed and the water power developed by the latter part of 1918. The road that is to be changed runs along the river from Sandy Hook to Shelton, and when the change is made, will skirt the lake to be formed at that point About six miles of new road are to be constructed.
 | Rector of Two Parishes. 1 Rev. A. c. Coburn, rector of St James Episcopal church of Danbury will also be rector of St. Thomas Episcopal church of Bethel, with z 1.vicar, to be appointed as soon as pos
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

ture found by the millions on every rocky section of our coast. We use periwinkles for bait when there is nothing better, but the East Side con- siders them a delicacy. Great cuts of shark meat are in the market, and this is eaten for its quality and flavor as we'll as for economy. Commenting upon this Investigation of East Side fish supplies, the Butchers Advocate says that the fish industry needs a leader who will do for this group of products what the great packers have done for the meat business, and it urges fish dealers, and the fish trade generally, to organize g. campaign to establish sound industry while food saving makes great consumption ot fish an important public issue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

s.rmer Want Ads One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

sfble. as his assistant in both par ishes. A vicar will be selected as
 soon as possible. He will be an or daned priest, fully qualified to as-
 sume charge of the parish at Bethel under the direction of MT. Coburn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
CENTENNIAL,

Jan. Is, 1917.
A few from Centennial were il
attendance at the show "CiviliZa-
ton" at DEBORAH Thursday evening
VIII Wiltgen returned from Iowa
City, Monday, where he has been Wis.
ting his little son Raymond, who
is q the hospital.
Mrs. Theodore Uhlenhake is Wis,
iting at the home OF her daughter
Mrs. VIII Wiltgen.
Miss Bush of Festina is working
for VIII Wiltgen's.
Rae Runkle and family, Theodor-
Rosa. Mrs. Jane Townsend, Stella
1hrCndsOn, Mrs. Anna Daniels and
daughter Nellie, were guests az the
w. r. Rosa home Sunday.
Theodore Rosa who has been Wis
iting in Ossian the past week, re-
turned home Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Will Duff spent
Thursday at the George Allen home
Mrs Anna Daniels spent Satur-
day night with Mrs. L. d. Burrows
in Ossian.
Walter Rosa who is attending
Catholic school in Ossian. spent Sat
urday and Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Rosa.
Mrs. Anna Daniels and Mrs. Jane
Townsend returned home Sunday af-
ter weeks visit with friends and
relatives in DEBORAH.
Edwin and Amanda Ginapp and
Leo and Selma Utpadel were enter
tanned at the Fred Westphal home
near Castalia Sunday. Leo and Sell
ma remained for longer visit
Bernard Ehler who is ATTENDING
Catholic school in Ossian spent Sat.
urday and Sunday with his parents
Mrs. Charley Ginapp returned tc
her home in Ossian last week, afte,
a visit at the Henry Ginapp home.
Lila Jones was a guest of Bernice
Allen Sunday.
Tackla Boeckman and Victor Eli
Ter returned to Ossian Friday after
a visit at the Joe Ehler home.
Leo and Selma Utpadel were
guests at the Gipp homes a few
days last week.
Harry Harvey and Evelyn Brouil
let of Frankville, spent Sunday in
this vicinity.
Claude Kirby called at the Steven.
home one day last week.
Mrs. Will Wiltgen returned from,
Iowa City Saturday night
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
YOUR LAST CHANCE.

Recently we published in these
columns an offer OF The Youths
Companion and McCalrs Magazine,
both for full year, for only $40,
including a Mccall Dress Pattern.
The high price of paper and ink has
obliged McCall's Magazine to raise
their subscription price February !
to 10 cents a copy and rs cents a
year-so that the offer at the above
price must be withdrawn.
Until March 81 our readers have
the privilege of ordering both publ
cations for a full year, including the
choice of any 15cent Mccall Dress
Pattern, for only $2.10.
The amount of reading, informa-
ton and entertainment contained in
the fifty-two issues of The Youth S
Companion and the value Of twelve
monthly fashion numbers of Nc
Calls at $40 offer real bargain
to every reader of this paper.
This two-at-one-price offer in
cludes:
1.-The Youths Companion-52
issues.
2.-The Companion Home Calen-
dar for 1917.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
STOP! HOLD YOUR NOSE.
Marshalltown Concern Buys Thirty.
two Dead Horses.

Mdrshalltown, Ia, Jan. ia
carload of dead horses was an un-
usual consignment of freight receiv-
ed in this city yesterday by the Atlas
Disposal plant, a concern manufac-
turing fertilizer
The horses numbering thirty-two
head, were burned to death in 4
disastrous fire at Oskaloosa a few
weeks ago when a livery stable was
among the buildings destroyed.
The local concern bought the car
cases for delivery as soon as the
insurance was adjusted. They will
be made into fertilizer to be used to
grow more grain to feed more hors-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
DISCHARGE.

In District Court, Winneshiek Coun-
ty. Iowa, February Term, 1917.
In the Matter OF the Estate of Sam
uel Olsen alias Samuel Olsen
Sheggrud, deceased.
To CLAUS Theodore Sheggrud,
Nina Fredrika Shafloe, Emma Kirk
bride, Ole Walby, Administrator Of
the Estate of Sophia Walby, deceas-
ed; Kalaate Maria Haugen; Benette
Cornelia Lekvold, Tina Amelia
Haugen (Hauge), Palmer Winston
Sheggrud, Cecil Sophia Sheggrud,
Alvin Sanford Walby, George Ru.
dolph Walby, Gladys Violet Walby.
nee Kingsback, Sylvia A. Walby, Es-
Their Leora Walby, Eveline Leona
Wildly, Kenneth Ovelle Walby,
Gust Sheggrud, julius Sheggrud,
The DEBORAH State Bank, DEBORAH.
Iowa, as Trustee, and TO all other
persons interested in said estate:
Notice is hereby given that on or
before the 18th day of January,
1917, there will be on file in the Of
flee of the Clerk OF the District Court
in and for Winneshiek County,
Iowa, the Final Report of Julius
SHcSSTuu, Executor OF the Last Will
and Testament of Samuel Olsen alias
Samuel Olsen Sheggrud, deceased,
and praying that said Final Report
be approved and that he be finally
discharged.
That said Executor asks that the
Court approve and confirm the ap-
poiptment of the DEBORAH State
Bank as Trustee for certain per-
lsons mentioned in said Will and in
accordance with the provisions and
terms provided in said Will.
You are further notified that the
hearing of said Report will be
brought on before the Court on the
1st day of. the next term thereof,
which commences on the 9Th day of
February, 1917, or as soon thereaf-
ter as the same can be heard.
That unless objections are made
to said Report, the same will be ap-
proved and said Executor will be re-
leased, as prayed.
Dated December rs, 1916
JULIUS SHEGGRUD,
Executor of the Last Will and Tesla
ment of Samuel Olsen alias Sam
uel Olsen Sheggrud, deceased
WILLETT & NELSON, Attorneys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17

EXTREMITY cold weather we have been
having for the Fast week or more.
l.. S. Blien was a pleasant caller
on Andrew Jaastad Sunday last.
Christine and Amanda Hanson
visited with Mrs. j. Tallaugh last
Sunday afternoon
Pete Usgaard made a short call or
O. A. P. Haugen Sunday last.
w A r n n G People in ant
around DEBORAH, lookout for a trav.
cling agent advertising and selling
a certain kind of machinery at two
thirds more than the real value.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the Appointment of an
Administrative of the Estate of X.
w. Knutson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
administrators of the estate OF X. w.
Knutson, late of DEBORAH township.
in the county of Winneshiek, state
of Iowa, deceased, intestate, and has
taken upon herself that trust by Civ
ing bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands upon the estate
of the said deceased are required to
exhibit the same; and persons in
debted to said estate are called up
on to make payment to
IDA G. KNUTSON,
Administrators.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Jan. II,
1917. 3-4w
BOICE & HOOK, Attorneys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
CANOE VALLEY.

Jan. Is, 1917.
There has been quite a few cases
OF sickness reported in this neigh
b0yhood the last week. Watch out
so theee little germs don't catch you.
Mr.. Webster travelling salesman
passed through this burg last week
demonstrating sewing machines.
Helge Nelson has been visiting
with his 8riend Andrew Jaastad a
few days last week
Several from here attended the
Civilization at the Star Last week,
and all spoke well of it.
Andrew I,ukken called on Ole
Haugen Friday afternoon
Olga, Emil and Carl Haugen spent
Tuesday evening at the M. Bolgei
home
Carl Haugen made business trip
to Mable, MINI. last Monday.
We understand that Geo Johnson
has bought a farm of Phil Halse
formerly nown as the Ed. Roe1
place.
Dr. Dahl made a number of pro.
fessional calls at John Jaastad S
during the last week.
Miss Luella Jdastad has been very
sick tho last week with measles
which turned over 10 pneumonia, We
hope for her speedy recovery.
Again Dame Rumor has predicted
that wedding bells will ring in thC
near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Eyickso'
called on the latter's home folks
last Wednesday.
The Misses Olga ffaugen and Ida
Nyrah went to DEBORAH Saturda!
to stay a month with Ida. Take a.
apprentices in dressmaking.
Ingvold Myrah is student a
Valders College in DEBORAH nova
days.
Edgar Seyerson has been assistin.
Arthur Hoyt putting up wood tht
last few weeks.
Emil HaHgen was a business cal
leu at the home of A. j. Jaastad on
day last week.
Gust Budahl and John johnson
made a short cal on the Hanger
boys last Sunday.
Andrew Jaastad and Carl Hauger
called on Otto Severson's last Satur
ay evening.
MI. Alvin Severson returned
home last Saturday from a few
weeks visit with relatives in Clark
field, Mimi
The Y. p. S. which was to be held
In the Canoe church last Sunday d
m was postponed on account Of the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
RIDGEWAY.

Jan. 10, 1916
Preaching services next Sunday
morning, Jan. q, at Ridgeway Nj. E.
church at 1890; at Morgan in the
afternoon at 2:30 and again at
Ridgeway in the evening at 1880.
The fpworth League leader for
next Sunday evening is, Professor
Jones and the subject is star"
Christians. There is something do
ing every Sunday evening. at GAS
in the Epworth League room, and
everyone who comes receives a warm
welcome.
The iRldSeway NJ T.. Ladies Aid
entertained very Large number at
Their opening meeting for the New
Year at the home of Mrs. G. w.
Brinkman on Friday afternoon last.
more OF such gatherings would be
welcomed and We hope to have an
Cpl ortunity to get together" again
soon
The Adult Bible Glass met on last
Wednesday evening at the home of
Henry Butz and elected the follow
Ing officers for the year 1917:
Teacher, C. W. Brinkman; Assis-
tant Teacher, Prof Jones; Presi-
dent, y. c. Putnam; Vice Pres, Mrs.
Shoemaker; Secretary, Mrs. Ii. Butt:
Treasurer, Mrs. N. Schuetz.
The new curtains for "The Who
Dos reading room were the gift of
Mrs. William Lees of Chicago, who
recently visited at the parsonage.
ana was much impressed by the pos
siDilities for this enthusiastic bunch
OF boys.
The Morgan NJ f.. Ladies Aid
viii serve dinner on Thursday. Jan.
%, at the home OF Mrs. ] l.. Powers:
lancther Of our never fall good
tines Tor all who come.
he Good Cheer Climbers" Of
Morgan Sunday school are distribut-
ing good cheer in very substantial
ways. A monthly check to the pas
tor l. only one of their methods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schleuter and
little daughter Syreta of Morgan
/ LEFT on Monday evening for a visit
at the home OF Mr. Schleuter's par
en;s in Illinois.
The singing by the ladies' quartet
COMPOSED of the Misses Schuetz, Tes-
| Ky, Jensen and Fossc was much ap-
| Treciated by those who attended the
u. H. meeting on Sunday evening.
Those of us who live in Ridgeway
know it is good place in which to
| DO shopping, and judging from the
number who come in by train as
well IS vehicles, we Judge that out
siders too are finding Ridgeway a
good business town.
| Stanley Johnson who has been
helper at the depot since the depar-
ture Of Yves. Brundage, went to Min.
neapolis on Tuesday to take the ex-
animation for operator and was sue.
cessful in passing Since that time he
has been given a temporary position
at Fairbault Mimi. Mr.. Johnson is
an excellent young man and we wisn
him success.
Rev. and Mrs. Shoemaker visited
at the Wesley eager home in Cresco
on Monday Of this week.
Mrs. Rue, Mrs. Goth and Miss
Degro were among the number who
boarded the noon train for Crescc
on Monday.
| During the past week, an enter.
taining little woman from Des
Moines succeeded in making ar.
rangements for a lecture course 70
be given in Ridgeway next fall and
winter.
The auction sale OF Fred Albert
sons stock, farming implements
furniture, etc, will take place on
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
The Toad.

The toad is a garden policeman
ISeventy-seven per cent of his diet is
composed of insects and the remain
der consists of spiders and worms OF
all kinds. The toad is in a position
to capture his daily bread" with
his tongue. In this respect he il
like some who get their living talk
ing. A toad should be a welcome
guest in a garden or flower bed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
BLUFFTON.

Jan. j D, 1910.
Very cold last night IS degrees
below zero.
Miley and Charley Wilbur
brought H. Shelley load of hay
Tuesday, took back a load OF wood.
Dr.. Emmons of Burr Oak was
called to see Grandma Hayne Wed
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Brittendall and
Leah Roberts took dinner with Mrs.
August Bergman Tuesday. Mrs. 3.
was drawn over on the handsleigh,
1t seems like Bluffton has various
kinds of vehicles
{. w. Brittendall went to Pros
per Wednesday for freight.
VIII LANCE hauled barley 20
Prosper market last week.
Rube Wilbur brought his family
to Button Wednesday, visited
Sheleys. Leah Roberts went back
as far as Burr Oak with them. fiji
ished her stay with Brittendalls.
Gladys Cassel and her sister Ber-
nice were to the dance in Button
Thursday night
Hazel ElZea was called to Lans-
ing Mimi, to the bed side of Mrs.
Jane Dickinson, who is very i'll at
this writing. Hazel will stay and
nurse her through her illness.
II. Shelley sold his horse, COW and
yearling to Rube Wilbur. He came
for them Friday
George Emery hauled straw for
Gamshe Heath, Thursday.
Fred Lenheart made a bee Thurs
day. hauling straw from Orleans
4 OFF hn
right road and tipped over a couple
of times, he is laid up with lame
shoulder.
Molly O'Brien was in DEBORAH
Friday having dental work done.
Henry Carolan was shopping in
our burg this morning.
Fred O'Brien and wife from near
Cresco are visiting relatives and
friends in this vicinity, they also WIS.,
tied a sister, OF Mrs. O'Brien's, Mrs.
Roy Gossman of Burr Oak.
Gus Kilgren was seen on our
streets yesterday
Caroline Cameron and her sister
Martha, were calling on their aunt,
Mary Lenheart, yesterday.
Mrs. H. Mercy and Mrs. Under
man attended church service yester-
day.
Rev. Ulrich will hold services here
Sunday afternoon.
Edward Dinger and wife were
visiting Grandma Farrell over Sun
day
Mrs. Jake Dinger visited Mrs. Will
Cameron one day last week
Margaret Lan3e was shopping in
our burg Friday.
Jim Elzea from Burr Oak town
ship was visiting his Grandma Jack
son yesterday, and he also attended
church.
Galoushe Heath was shopping ia
our burg this morning. He says he
has nice span of young horses for
sale and if he sells them that he is
going to Colorado to visit brother
that he has not seen for some time.
Rev. NEdie and wife of Burr Oak,
We're calling in Burton the fore part
of the week, went from there to
George Thayer's for prayer meeting.
Mrs. Sybert returned home from
Aurora, Ill. Sunday. We were all
glad to have her back again..
James Murdoch took sleigh
lead of relatives over to Claud
Nsorton's yesterday visiting.
Rupert Greenslade had wood saw
erT Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
Magazine-12 fash

3.-McCalrs Magazine-12 fash
ion numbers.
4.-One l5Acent Mccall Dress Pat
tern-your choice from your first
copy OF McCall's-if you send two
cent stamp with your selection.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
Ste Paul ST., Boston, Mass.
New Subscriptions Received at this
Office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17

A statesman of the present admin
istratiOn has made the statement that
money can be handled more safely BY
women than by men With us it's not
SO much a question of safety as of
economy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
Horse Dies OF Rabies.

Logan, Ia, Jan. S.-M. w. Will
|son, well-known farmer living on
the Lincoln highway northeast of
Logan, has lost fine horse as a re-
suit of a mad dog biting the horse.
The dog was tramp coach dog
and was discovered in the barn and
driven out and then shot. The horse
was found to have been bitten on
the nose and legs and afterward by
drophobia developed. DR.. Shields was
Icalled and the horse shot. Though
no other case of rabies have thus far
developed, yet the dog is believed
60 have bitten other stock.
l.. ,l,.x- I.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17

What will become of chivalry when
women become politicians and graft
ers.
Malvern daily record., 1917-08-16
MIKE MURPHY
 WAS ACQUITTED

In Circuit Court Wednesday, the jrry i'll the casa of Mike Murphy, char sed With the theft of mule, returned verdict of not guilty. The case oc- cupied the greater part of the day. The defendant was represented by at torney J. c. Ross.
 The Courts time today is being talk en up with the case of the ". R. Ral- eigh, Go, vs. J. H. Rose, for debt. This company deals extensively in medicines. that they sell all over the country for cash or otherwise. They are suing Mr. Rose for the purchase price of quantity of their medicines. The plaintiffs are represented by Col. E. H. Vance, Jr., A. W. Jernigan and Henry Berger; while J. C. Pogue of Hot Springs and J. 2. Ross of this city arc representing the defendant.
 Court will probably last the remain der of the week.
Malvern daily record., 1917-08-16
B. Y. P. U. PROGRAM
 FOR AUGUST 19, 1917

Subject: Why should we have . Right Knowledge of Christ?
 Leader-Miss May Phelps.
 Scripture: Deut., 27, 1=10-Leader.
 The Christ-Mr. Lewis Collie.
 Why some People do not have a correct Knowledge of Christ-Miss Sue Black.
 Incorrect Ideas of christ-Miss Adair.
 The knowledge of those who knew Christ, Best-Mr. Rutherford.
 The Importance of Having a Right Knowledge of Christ-Mrs. K. Smith.
 And it is those who have such know ledge that Jesus has called to lead others to be Christians-M Rob- bye Cheshier.
 Our FIag-Miss Louise Hill.
 The Vision of Peace.-Miss Eva Glenn.
Malvern daily record., 1917-08-16
". c. Hardage of DeRocbe is !,

". G. Hardage of DeRoche is ia the city. serving on the Petit jury. MT. Hardage was pleasent caller at this office today. He states that far mers in his community have better prospects for crops this year than in some years past. This is especially true in regard to food stuffs, such as peas, sweet potatoes, peanuts, etc., as all these crops are looking exceedingly well at this time.
Malvern daily record., 1917-08-16
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

MISS MARY MEYER Society and Assistant Local Editor
 Phone 21t Meet me at the Elite.
 &4* Miss Addie Adams went to Little Rock yesterday.
 # * Flischman Yeast received twice week at Smith & Haltom, Meat Mar ket, Telephone 215, or 28. Chas. F. Bores of Hot Springs is n the city Clardy has a rock laying on his table in front of his store. Ask him what it is there for.
  Miss Pearl Fort, of Stamps, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs H. B. Young,
 * * *# * WANTED-A Milk Goat. Call phone 20, Mrs. W. H. Cobbs.
 *#** County Clerk, J. Bruce Collie re- turned from Little Rock last night.
 ***# FOR RENT-A five room house n Page avenue. s10.00 per month, ap- ply to J. F. Bevill, or this office.
 # Attorney J. 6. Hogue of Hot Springs had business in Circuit Court today.
  Try Peters, Arab Horse Feed.
  E. E. Blakley is Little Rock visit or today.
  King Corn Horse and Mule Feed.
  G. [. Holmes, of Memphis, is in the city, visiting his children.
 #* * Arab Feeds makes fine horses and mules
 * * Mrs. John schaaf, of Little Rock, who was the guest of Mrs. Essie Boyle has returned home.