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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
BRAZIL SENDS
 STRONG NOTE
HOLDS GERMANY RESPONSIBLE
Brazilian Minister at Berlin Hands Note From His Government to For eign Minister on the Submarine Decree.

PARIS, Feb. 19.-A wireless re- port received here from Berlin states that the Brazilian minister at Berlin has handed to the German minister Of Foreign Affairs a note from his on the German submarine decree. The note is couched in strong language and states that Brazil will hold Germany responsible for the de- struction of any Brazilian ships.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
PHILIPPINES MAY
 BE ON GOLD BASIS

MANILA, Feb. 19.-A bill has been introduced in the legislature author izing the sale of 1S,000.000 pesos now held in the government vaults at Corregidor, at a profit of s1.250,0O0. The bill, which seems certain of pas sage, means that hereafter the islands silver certificates will be guaranteed by gold. After passage the bill will go to the President for approval.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
GERMAN LOSSES
 FOUR MILLIONS SINCE OUTBREAK OF THE WAR Since First of Year Have Lost 77,OOO Killed, 15,OOO Wounded and 5O,OOO Missing, Exclusive of the Colonial Losses, Says London Dispatch.
SINCE OUTBREAK OF THE WAR

LONDON, Feb. 19.-Calculations based On the German published casu- alty lists, show that Germany has lost exclusive of her Colonial losses. since the first of January, 77.000 men kill ed, 15,00O wounded and 50,O00 miss ing. Germany's total losses since the outbreak of the war are more than four million men.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
STORK VISITS THE
 STANTONS AT CORDOvA

A. M. Dieringer received. tele- gram from Joe Stanton at Cordova on Saturday. stating that the stork had visited his home leaving fine baby girl. Mother and daughter were re- ported to be progressing finely.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
New Polish Army

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 19.--A Posen message states that new party cali ed the Polish Party Of National Work in the Prussian state has been form eI under Count zOltowskis leader ship with the object of securing for Prussian Poles equal rights in state, full religious and civil liberties. re- cognition of the mother tongue and the promotion of Polish trade and industry.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
PORT ANGELES GRANTS
 RAILROAD FRANCHISE

PORT ANGELES. Feb. 1s.--After a fight lasting weeks between promo- ters and water front property owners the city council late last night grant ed franchise to the Port Angeles & Grays Harbor railroad.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
Notice, o. E. 6.

There will be an important meeting of the Eastern Stars, Tuesday. Feb. ruary 20, which all members are re- quested to attend. Initiation begins promptly at o'clock to be followed by a social session.
 2t L. B. DOUGLAS, Sec.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
SEATTLE HAS COLDEST
 WEATHER OF YEAR

SEATTLE, Feb. 19.-The tempera- ture in Seattle last week was the cold" est of the winter. the mercury stand ing at 20 above, with inches of snRw. Heavy storms prevailed in the Straits. Numerous logging camps in the state closed down on account of the cold.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
VILLA DESERTED BY
 COMMAND OF 1,5Oa

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 19.-Jose Inez Salazar and 1,500 men have de. serted Villa because of a quarrel over the division of spoils commandeered from Spaniards, Turks and Chinese at Torreon. according to advices re- ceived today by the Mexican consul ate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
FOUR BRITISH
 VESSELS SUNK FIVE MEMBERS CREW KILLED I4lO!ds Reports Four British Stean- CTS TOrpedOed and One Sunk by Striking Floating Mine-Nine of Crew Are Missing.
I'VE MEMBERS CREW KILLED

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Advices re- oeived here from London this morn ing state that Lloyd's reports the sinking of three British vessels Sat urday and another struck a floating mine. Five members of the crews were killed and nine are missing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
TURKEY AIDS AMERICANS
 TO LEAVE COUNTRY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 19.--- American Ambassador Elkus. at Con- stantinople, has wired the State De- partment that the Turkish govern ment is assisting all Americans to de- part from the country, offering every facility for their transportation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
Hinds.Wiltse Wedding.

At the residence of the bride. on Hobart street, last evening. MT. Earl Hinds and Miss Nellie Wells Wiltse were united in matrimony, only fs ' intimate friends of the happy pair being present. The ceremony was performed by Judge A. J. Dimond.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19

Gust Kring has been appointed Secretary of the Local Union of West ern Federation of Miners and will oc- cupy the position until new election to fill the office is called. He suc- ceeds Tony Dahistrom, who was ap- pointed to the position following the resignation of Charles McCallum.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19

Tony Dahlstrom, Emil Davis. Jus tin Johnson and several others left this morning for Shoup bay to begin work of freighting up supplied from the beach to the Gold King mine for the coming summer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
DIR. LEOPOLD DAVID
 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

The latest report from Anchorage states that Dr. Leopold David, the United States Commissioner at An. chorage, whose illness was reported several days ago. has been removed to the hospital at that place, indicat- ing that he is very i'll and is not inn proving.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
Scots Buy Land in Saskatchewan.

TORONTO. Ont. Feb. 1S.-The Scottish Wholesalers Cooperative So ciety has just purchased 10000 acres of land in Saskatchewan for which they paid $30O,0OO. The land is near Saskatoon and is situated on the Can adian Northern Railway.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19

Capt. George Strixner and wife. and Charles Maud made trip to Cordova on the Mary Lee Saturday. returning yesterday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19
Important Meeting.

Igloo No. 2 Pioneers of Alaska, Tuesday, February 20, 1917, at S:00 D. m., all members are urgently re- auested to attend.
 2t DAN ROSS, Sec.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19

Kenneth Rudolph of the City Ex- press brought in fine bunch of ptar- migan yesterday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19

Deputy Marshal H. c. DeLine has moved into the H. P. Sullivan resi-. dence on Broadway.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19

Chris Everson will leave this morn ing for Port Wells, after a visit or several days in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-19

The close season for ptarmigan be- gins March 1.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-13

Five were added to the church dur
ing the day. We are beginning our
Fall Revival. All are invited to
attend each evening. The Rev.
Picrson, Of Baltimore, Md. will con
duct our revival services. Come and
hear him.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Tolcs, Of 205
Patton avenue, N. w. entertained
the board Of directors Of tho Cosmo-
politan Company Monday night.
Those present, Mr.. II. G. Johnson,
DR.. ]. H. Roberts, DR.. J. B. Clayton,
John c. Tolcs, John l.. Stocton, DR.,
l.. c. Downing, DR.. Il. r. Dudley.
Mrs. Susie Ryan. OF Pittsburg, Pa.
was the guest OF Mrs. s. Muse for
five weeks.
Rev. w. w. Nelson OF Clifton
Forge, filled the pulpit at High Street
last Sunday.
Mr.. S. A. Lawrence Of Charleston,
S. c. was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dean last week.
Mrs. Mary e. and Mrs. Maria Gar
kins and grandchildren are spending
some time in Philadelphia.
Miss Ida J. Spiceley is visiting here
Revival commenced at Mt. Zion
Baptist Church last Sunday. Rev,
w. w. Hicks preached on "Sancti
fcation." Rev. j. II. Robinson OF
Durmid, Va. Is conducting the revi-
val. Collection, S42.70.
Mrs. Phoebe Barksdale died Friday
night, the 2Sth ult. after four months
illness. She was a Christian and a
member of the First Baptist Church
for thirty years. Her funeral was
largely attended by her many friends
who esteemed her very highly. Rev
- r.. Kicks preached her funeral
She leaves to mourn their loss, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Barksdale, Nathan
ell, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Barksdale
Elmer, Daniel and Frank Barlssdale
The family wishes to thank their
friends for their kindness
ESMTTH-In loving remembrance
of our devoted son and brother, 10
seph G. Smith, Jr., who died twelve
months ago, October 10, 1916:
, Day by day We saw him fade
: And slowly sink away,
! Then in our hearts we prayed
! That he might longer stay.
Like lovely flower you faded,
You were young to droop and die
But tho Saviour called His loved ono
: To that bright homo On high.
BY his devoted mother, step-fathel
and sisters,
MARY Alice Robertson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-13
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Florence, S. c., Oct. 10.-Rev. w.
Il. Reese of Bennettsville passed here
ladened with good things from the
members of st. James Baptist Church
Rev. Hayward, p. e. of the Dillon
district is doing his level best to make
his district the banner district and
Will be ready to report at the annual
conference at Conway, S. G. In No
yember.
Mr.. ]. II. Toney, after visiting his
old home at bingham, S. G. returned
to Raleigh, N. G. He Is q coal and
wood dealer.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Pitaman, Of
Enfield, N. G.. is on a pleasure trip
to Columbia, S. G.
Rev. ]. M. Lewis, Of Mullins,( S.
G. returning from his church at Mt.
Carmel near Timmonsville, S. c.,
brought with him a fine Stetson hat
and a fine pair of shoes given to him
by Mr.. Blackwell Lyde, ono Of his
members.
Miss Sarah Rhone, a graduate of
Benedict College addressed tho Coun
ty Union at Timmonsville Sunday,
September 80.
Mrs. C. %. Godbolt visited Mrs.
Lena Mae Webster in North Florence
Monday.
Rev. James s. May, of Dublin, Ga.
prayed with our boys on Sunday
morning at the Court House before
leaving for Camp Jackson, at Column
bia, S. G. Rev. May is a successful
contractor here and is erecting a
large administration building at the
County Fair Grounds. Ho is fond
Of reading The Planet.
The Florence quota Of boys left for
Camp Jackson at Columbia. s. G. on
Sunday morning. There was quite
a large crowd Of friends and rela-
tives at the station to see them off.
There were some smiling and some
tears being shed as the train pulled
out Hor Camp Jackson at Columbia,
s. G. E b. WEBSTER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-13
will miss it, if you miss 1t.

Will miss 1t, II you miss 1t.
Little Martha Bailey, of Locllet St.
who has been suffering some time
from an injured foot, is improving.
Miss Elizabeth Wilson, of West
Broad street underwent very pain
full operation on the foot Monday.
The operation was performed by
Drs. Winslow and James.
The Civic Improvement League
held its monthly meeting at the res
idence of Mrs. Martha J. Adams,
Ross street, Friday, October 5. A
large number was present. The re
ports Of the various committees were
both helpful and interesting, espec-
tally the work done by the sick com
mittee.
The League feels proud to know
that it's white friends are cooperating
with the members in their work.
This was plainly evidenced at the
last meeting by the number present
and the active and encouraging part
they took.
Those of our white friends pres
ent were, Mrs. II. B. Watkins, Mrs.
Robertson. Of the City Beautiful
Movement, Miss Bryant, head nurse
of the General Hospital, Mrs. A. B.
Darlington and Mrs. Grange, Of the
Travellers Aid Society.
The lucky contestants who were
awarded prizes for the most beauti-
full and best kept front and back
yards were,-Mrs. Eliza Grasty, Hol-
brook street, first prize, $500; Mrs.
Lucy Watkins, Gay street, second
prize, $3.50; Mrs. Maria Taylor, Hol-
brook street, third prize, $3.50; Mrs.
Lucy Jones, Holbrook street, fourth
prize, $3.50. Special compliments
were paid Mrs. Jones, having been
Ill and having many little ones to
care for.
The League Is doing excellent
work. The next meeting will be
held at Mrs. Clara Motley's, Monroe
street, October 26. Mrs. Minnie G..
Reid, president; Mrs. Lucy Harmon,
secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-13
DANVILIE NEWS

Danville, Va, Oct. 8.-Mr. and
Mrs. Turner and two daughters,
Catherine and Portia, spent Saturday
night and Sunday in Winston-Salem
N. C. with Mrs. Turner's brother, Mr..
CasWell Williams. a
Mr.. Herman Gum left Sunday
night for Biddle University, Char
lotte. N. G. to resume his college
studies.
Have you heard about 1t? About
what? The closing exercises OF the
Crown and Cross Contest Of Trinity
Baptist Sunday School. We are
looking for you. An evening of real
pleasure and profit awaits you. Be
present On time, $3.50 p. M. You
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-13
THE STAR HAIR GROWER

WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSING g GROWER
One Thousand Agents Wanted. Good Money Mado
We want Agents in every city and village to sell
The Star Hair Grower. This Isl a wonderful preps
ration. Can be used with without straighten-
irons. Sells for Csc per box-one $50 box will
prove Its value. Any person that will use O $50
box Will BIO convinced No matter what has tailed
to grow your hair just give The Star Hair Grow
or trial and be convinced. Send goo for fulS
size box II you wish to be an agent send Of and
we Will send you full supply that you can begin
work at once; also agents terms. -"
Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR
HAlR GROWER. MFs., Northern Branch, il>~
CiaTN Street, Eva ~. Illinois, yarharn
Branch, Box S12. Greensboro, North Carolina
Note-Persons living in tho South can get
their goods three days earlier II they will order
from The Star Hair Grower, Mfs., Box 81a.
Greensboro. North Carolina.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-13

COLORED MEN--Loarn tho Barber
Trade. Badly needed in Army
and out Few weeks. Write
WASHINGTON BARBER COL.
LEGE, zoos Penn. Avenue, N. w.
Washington, D. G. it
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-13
DO YOU KNOW THEM?

I would like to know tho where
abouts OF my brother Richmond Sat-
torwhite. When last heard Of no was
living at Sayreton, Ala, about six
miles from N. Birmingham. Address,
Timothy Satterwhitc. p. o. Box 7,
Leavenworth, Kan,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-13

lWANTED-An intelligent woman for
housekeeper. Must DO good cook.
Address in own hand writing.
Address, Industrial Union, p. o. Box
|704' Southern Pines, - G..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-13
Do YOU KNOW HER?

! desire to know the whereabouts
|of Sarah e. Grimes, wife Of Benja.
min Grimes He has daughter nam.
ed Merrier Helen Grimes. Any infor.
nation will 70 thankfully received.
Address,;
Mrs. A. V. WHITE,
1909 Bangu Aye.
Asbury Pa N. ].
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

IORSES FOR SALE-Heavy work team, weight 1500 and 1900 lbs., six years old; D. K. in every re- spect, sell single or double. Fur ther particulars inquire at Andrew Tiecka, R. F. D. 1, Box 56, City, Phone 14-13, Trumbull.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

gVOGHT sells your business; list now: 2 sash buyers waiting; groceries. con- os fectioneries. poolrooms. restaurants.
 Barnum 63s0. voght. BOA Warner
 Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
HAT MANUFACTURER

LADIES AND MEMS HATS-All kinds blocked and renovated into latest styles. Mems soft stiff hats at factory special price $1.00. Meath's Hat Shop, 104 Bank St. near Main. upstairs.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
CHIRoPRACToK

O. BOLTON, D. C.. Chiropractic Specialist. Newfield building, 11SS Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. Hours, S:so to IF m.. to p. m. except Sundays and holidays. Monday. Wednesday aE1 Friday evenings u o'clock. PE sH
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
HOUSES FOR SALE

OWN YOUR OWN HOME-New win- ter cottages short distance from fine bathing beach. On good street. city water, gas, complete plumbing. Six to eight rooms, Myrtle Beach, Milford. Easy terms. For sale by owner, George Haskins, Milford. Telephone 15O Milford.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

EAST END-Davenport St., 2 family
 house, 8 rooms. All improvements.
 Price $6,000. Mortgage $3,S00. See
 F. Anderson. 306 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
CH1RoPRAor1o nAruREoPArHs

pr. H. F. Pope; Dr. E. T. Wetherbe. Chiropractic-Na Meigs building. Room 107. entrance 13s Faar1aeld avenue. Office hours 9 to 1S .. m.. 1:30 to p. m., 2 to P. m. Closed Thursday and Saturday evenings. Bridgeport. Com. Tel S374.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
FOR SALE

FARM TOR SALE or Exchange, furnace in house, water supplied by artisan we'll, high ele- vation. large apple orchard, springs and brook on place. II. B. Loller, 196 Fairfield Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
FURNISHED ROOMS

ROOMS for gentlemen newly painted, papered, centrally located; rooms three gentlemen, one double room, one single. Stevenson, 104 Bank street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

LADIES, 16 to c3. education 9th grade grammar school or eQutv- alent, to learn telephone operating. Dollar a day for four weeks Rapid advancement. thereafter. Perma- nent positions. Apply at 1s4 Fair field Ave. Ask fer Miss Wheeler. The Southern New England Tele- phone Co. Dc $tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
PHOTO SUPPLIES

CAMERAS, Films. papers. supplies. developing. printing. enlarging for amateurs. Arcade Photo Supply Studio, 23 Arcade.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
STORAGE
SIDEWALKS

TAR AND CEMENT SIDEWALKS and roofing, lue stone and cement curbs. sand and gravel Estimates cheerfully given. Thomas Broder. ick. contractor. Phone 71oe. t3o8 North Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
HOUSES FOR SALE

MAIN STREET, Long Hill, New seven room house with all modern inn provements and three acres of land. R. T. Blakeley, Stratfield Building, 142 Golden Hill street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

NEWFIEID AVE. Fine 12 room 2 family house, Rents for $50 per month. All improvements, $5,400. Gunger, 220 Connecticut Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
UPHOLSTERERS
RUBBER STAMPS

RUBBER STAMPS made by us arc reliable, we carry a complete line of stamps. supplies. ink pads. dat- CTS. rubber type. etc. The Schwer- dtle Stamps Co.,. Al Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

LIST HOUSES AND STORES to rent with us. we have numerous appli- cants all the timo. Fred c. Jen- nings, Room 405 Warner building S3 Fairfield Ave. Phone Darnunl s380.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

IF YOU have anything you want to sell quick in the business or real estate nne, see the Bridgeport Busi- ness Exchange, Inc, 402 Meigs Bldg. open evenings.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
CLOTHES WASHER
DANCING LESSONS

NEW IDEAS in dance instruction. Waltz. Fox Trot. One-Step. Private lessons Miss Jewel Smith, 23S Smith St., near Newfield Park. Phone Barnum 4511.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
REMOVAL NOTICE

1T. H. LEOPOLD is now located In his fine new store. 1493 Main St. oppo- site Armory. Bicycles. Edison Cylinder Phonographs and records. Repairing of every description
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
MILLINERY
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PIANOS. PLAYERS and Talking Ma chimes. New and second hand vio- lins and cellos. Over three thou sand, all sizes. Fotch S44 Noble Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
OPTICLAN
PHYSICAL TREATMENT

LOUIS r. NUTTING, physical treat- ments by heat, electricity or manip- ulation. Rooms S09-310, City Saw ings Bank, 952 Main street. office hourS: week days a. m. to 5 p. m.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
15 Words 15c Farmer Classified Ads Phone 1908
PI ANO INSTRUCTION

PIANO LESSONS. Graduate of Mt. St. Joseph Seminary, Hartford. Les- sons at home if preferred. kia4.i margaret Walters. 64 Lewis st.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

MEN 25 WANTED, neat appearance paid daily, travel expenses advanc- ed experience unnecessary, all na- tionalities employed. Stevenson's. Institute 1O4 Bank St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
PLUMBING AND HEATING

IF YOU DESIRE first class plumbing call on New York Plumbing and Heating contractors: also jobbing and timing promptly attended to. l721 Main St. Phone 1926.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
GRAPHOPHONES AND SEWING
 MACHINES

GRAPHOPHONE and Sewing >fa- chine repairing. Experts in our line. Right prices. Alex Langfel- der, 186 Wheeler Ave. near North Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
AUCTIoNEER
BAKERY

NEW HOME BAKERY. Speciality in catering to church and lodge sup pcrs. We feature h.-ac made mince and apple pies. Bir .nday and wedding cakes to order. 1737 North Main St.. Bridgeport.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

sold alive and killed and dressed while you wait. Lowest market prices. Morris Tobias. 179s Main St
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Meade County news., 1917-01-18
&e NlckvMe
Week\n SlmAet
Fate's Against Me

wonder why fate picks at me.
She's always playing jokes. She
let's the other guys alone and Pm
the guy she pokes. | bought a
pair of patent shoes-a swell
mail order brand. wore them
once and for my life l can not un-
derstand just why the left hand
heel came off and why the leath-
er split and why one sole came
Tapping loose and why one shoe
string quit. l bought a fine mail
order watch, a real high speed
machine; though said to be of
finest gold, the outside case
turned green. To buy a grand
piano by mail was beguiled, but
the thing got tin-pan-itis and set
the neighbors wild. / bought a
new mail order stove, wife
touched it with a broom; the
CRATE fell out, burned up the
house, and left us all in gloom. |
bought a fine mail order tent to
live in for a while till / could slip
some lumber in to build mail or
der style. A storm came up, the
canvas ripped, a guy rope broke,
then something slipped, and
nothing was left to mark the
spot-just wife and | and a va
cant lot. Fate's against me, | de-
clare. Sometimes it makes me
want to swear.
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Meade County news., 1917-01-18

The small boys certainly have
enjoyed the snow.
F. S. Sullivan has moved his
law Office into the Sourbeer
building,
The Meade Light & Power Co
Office has been moved into the
building west of the postofice.
Chas Lamkin, of Dodge City
was in the city Monday and Tues
day of this week on business.
Mrs. John Spratt, of Ottawa
Kansas, is visiting her daughter
Mrs. Earle Martin.
Lawrence Stanley, who repre-
sents the Standard OIL Company.
at this place, went to Wichita
the first of the week on business.
Bert Messing, of Ashland, has
been at the home of his cousin,
Mrs. II. Stamper, and family,
in this city for the past several
days.
John Runkle, who recently be-
came the owner of the c. S. HUI
burt ranch, south of Meade, was
here last week looking over his
newly acquired possessions.
Chas Roberts left Tuesday for
Lebanon, Missouri. Mr.. Roberts
expects to bring his family here
in Spring. They at one time re-
sided here, but moved away sev
eral years ago.
Fred Ross, who lives south of
Meade is now the possessor OF a
fine new home which takes the
place of the one destroyed by
fire, several months ago.
Misses Alice Adams aad Lu.
clle Twist entertained a num-
bhr of their friends at the Ma
tional hotel last Friday evening.
A delightful evening was spent
by those present.
George Louer who has been
suffering for several weeks from
an attack of inf1a atory rheu-
matism, was taken to hospital
in Kansas City the first of this
week. HIS friends hope for his
early recovery.
Meade County news., 1917-01-18
Teachers' Examinations

The regular January teachers
examination for teachers will be
held at the Office of the County
Superintendent Friday and Sat
urday. January 26 and ~, be-
ginning at $3.50 a. m.
PEARL WOOD SMITH,
County Superintendent.
Meade County news., 1917-01-18
Notice for Sealed Bids

The Board of Directors will
receive sealed bids for the old
Lake View school house, up to
January 40, 1917. They reserve
he right to reject any or all bids
By order of the Board
r. S. Hartman
8. M. Bennett
Louis Voight
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