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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
Post Office Receipts
Show Increase In 1916


An increase of $73,726.S0 over the
receipts Of. 1915, is. recorded in the
postal receipts for 1916 just COM
pleted at the local postofhce. During
1916, $5O3,7O1.67 were taken in postal
receipts alone at the local Office. In
1918. the figure was $429,974.S7 and
In 1914 s372,O53.11. The large in
crease in the year just completed is
attributed to the growing prosperity
of the city.
w During January. February ano
March,. 1915. q total of. $f22,5SS.S4
was received. In April, May and June
the amount was $118,546.7s; in July,
August and September, $114,937.O5
were the. total receipts, and in Octo-
Der, November and December 4the fig
ure rose to--Sl47,634 AZ,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
of the cab for nineteen years. There

of the cab for nineteen years. There
were no sudden promotions, no
thrilling experiences, in those nine
teen years. Most of the time 3 he
was the engineer of freight trains.
AS soon as he became an engineer
he joined the brotherhood, and his
first office was that of secretary and
treasurer of local division. Even
tually he became general chairman of
the Rock Island division. His quiet
ability impressed his fellow work.
men, and in 1903 the y asked him to
retire from the cab ande devote his
entire time to their interests. In
1904 P. M. Arthur, the famous old
grand chief of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, fell dead while
making a labor address in Winnipeg.
His first assistant, Youngson, was
dying in Cleveland. Although he
was without Office experience, Stone
stepped into the breach, and did SO
well in the emergency that he has
been retained at the head Of the
powerful union ever since.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
TheGreateSt
Medical Authorities
in the World have

-
made public statements in
which they endorse the value
Of such ingredients as are
contained in Father Johns
Medicine.
These great physicians say in
substance, that these ingre-
dents fare beneficial notably
in wasting diseases and those
maladies which are connected
with or have their origin in
coldsrland in debilitating and
wasting diseases"
To detail here the statements
of these various authorities
would require too much space,
but If, you desire to see these
statements in more complete
form, write to Father Johns
Medicine, Lowell, Mass, and
we will be glad to give the
names~of the authorities quot
ed, with brief excerpts from
their public statements.
Father Johns Medicine us a
pure and wholesome body
builder, contains no alcohol or
dangerous drugs. Best for
throat and lungs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01

There have been major league clubs
known as Reds, Cardinals, Maroons,
Blues, Browns, Whites and Grays, and
perhaps other colors and shades but
in spite of the prevalence Of Hiber-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01

Every major league club will g
south with a big bunch Of the class O
1917 recruits, but when the smoke O
battle has cleared away it will b
found that the first line trenches Wi
be manned principally by the season
ed landsturm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01

mans in the game memory does not
recall a big league club known as
Greens. Nor an Orange team. Per-
haps it is just as well. Imagine the
carnage that would accompany a
worlds series between the Greens and
the Oranges!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
NARY BONI

The funeral Of Mary Boni was held
yesterday afternoon from the resi-
dence of her sister, 116 Ogden street.
A committee presented handsome
floral wreath in the name Of the Rub
Der Workers union, Of which Miss
Boni was a member. Members Of the
union escorted the body to the grave
in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
OBITUARY
IVY WATKINSON

The funeral of Ivy, the infant
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Robert J.
Watkinson, was held from the home
OF her parents, lakewood avenue, at
o'clock this afternoon. Rev. John
r. Brown, pastor of the First Baptist
church, conducted the services. Bur-
ial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
SENATE FOR "DRY,, ALASKA.

Washington, Feb. i. = The senate
passed yesterday, the Jones bill. to
make Alaska prohibition territory.
The bill would prohibit manufacture
or sale Of intoxicating liquors in the
territory and the transportation
thereto. It has not yet passed the
house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
ELEANOR BURR BAILEY

Eleanor Burr Bailey, widow Of John
Bailey and sister of Mrs. G.. e. Scofield
of this city, died yesterday at her
home in Midd1etown, aged 81 years
Mrs. Bailey was born in Greenfield Hill
the daughter Of William ; and Jane
Buckley Besides Mrs. Scofeld, she is
survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary WIKI
son of Norwalk, and brother. Angus
tus Buckley, Of New Canaan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
REVENUE BILL IN HOUSE.

Washington, Feb. THE House
continued consideration today Of the
administration revenue bill with de-
bate nearing an end. Passage of the
measure before adjournment for. the
day virtually was assured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
CATHERINE SCHEIBEL

The funeral Of Mrs. Catherine Schei-
bel was geld this afternoon from the
home of her daughter, Mrs James
Taylor, 40 Bell street, at $3.50. Rev.
B. f. Kidder, pastor Of the Summer
field Methodist Episcopal church. con-
Quoted the services. Burial was in
Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
Sporting Chatter

Warning: Stay away from Chica-
go week of Feb. 1 I to II. Six-day BIZ
cycle race scheduled.
There would be a lot more knock
outs registered in the ring if some
boxers were not afraid Of losing all
their customers.
Tom Cowler, the English MAN
Mountain" towers over six feet below
the sea level. He ought to be help
ing his country as diver
Connie Mack thinks he has all the
material necessary for the building Of
a good club, bat he'd like to add a
few, men to his team Of spectators. n
Ballplayers seldom bother to read
the spring trip schedules but advance
copies of menus would excite their ca
ger interest.
Some of the minor league magnates.
accused of depressing their downtrod-
den ball players have a good alibi.
They haven't any players.
that they are poor, prosecuted guys.
and yet we saw one in a grocery store
the other day, wearing new shoes, and
buying a fresh egg!
In Maine there was one a poor Teller
Who hunted in vain for seller
OF whiskey or gin.
(There sure fnust have been
Something awf'ly wrong with his
smeller)
Every major league club will go
south with big bunch of the class of
1917 recruits, but when the smoke of
battle has cleared away it will be
found that the first line trenches will
be manned principally by the season
ed landsturm.
It's mighty tough outlook for sport
writer's A few years hence, if things
go on as they have been doing, all
professional sports will be reported by
the labor, editor, and all amateur pas
times by the society reporter. The
only ray of hope seems to lie in the
possibility that the sport scribes may
secure the protection of the Fedora
ton Of Labor for the Order Of Hard
Boiled Eggs.
There have been major league clubs
known as Reds, Cardinals, Maroons,
Blues, Browns, Whites and Grays, and
perhaps other colors and shades, but
in spite Of the prevalence Of Hiber-1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-01
DUTCH STEAMER SUNK.

London, Feb. 1-Lloyds announces
that the Dutch steamer Epsilon Of
3,211 tons, has been sunk. The
crew was landed
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-17
THE THIRD THING TO Do.

As soon as you have. bssn Supplied with blanks ana
information, get out among your friends; have them save
the coupons from the paper for you; and got them to
advance their subscriptn III they are now subscribers),
or to start . subscription Nf they are not subscribers).
by giving you the cash to balance the length Of time they
wish to subscribe for. You can give them 4 receipt from
your receipt book and bring or mail the subscription cash
to the Campaign Department ana receive the points to
which You are entitled.
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Subscription Rates and Number of Points
Allowed For PAYMENT.

The following table shows the price OF the paper rs well
~ the number OF points allowed on Subscription payments
made TO the Campaign department during the Campaign. All
Old and New subscribers Of the Morning. Evening or Sunday
Herald making any payment on subscription. in Arrears or
schedule:
The Grand Forks Morning or Evening
Herald by Boy, Carrier or Mail.
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THE SECOND THING TO DO.

\ Send or bring the Nomination Blank to the Manager,
Proht-sharing Campaign, Herald, who will give you 5000
points toward winning one Of the forty-hve prizes. You
will also b. supplied with a receipt book for taking care
Of subscription cash. and other blanks will be furnished
for your convenience. II it is not convenient for you to
call at our ONCE. a representative will be sent to see you
and explain the proposition in detail.
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What To Do
THE FIRST THING 10 DO.

Cut out the Nomination Blank. Fill in the blank
with the name, address, etc, Of the party who is to be-
come the candidate. Be careful to write plainly. SO that
there can be no possibility Of an error being made.
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Start Today i'm this Profit
Sharing Campaign

You can have an automobile at our expense for a few
weeks work. Fill out the entrance blank, and mail TO the
Campaign Department Of the Grand Forks Herald.
During the Champaign there viii b three special Offers Of
extra points. Tbs nI.t oner Ein run four Tesk. after the
In addition to The regular nnmher Of points anoxsa on s y
extra point. viii BE allowed 70 each and every candidate who
sends or brings $500 in subscription payments to the Cam
pagn Department during this period.
The second OFFER viii start from the close Of the Arst
offer and run two weeks, and will be ~ follows: $4,000 extra
points will he allowed to candidates. who send or bring S0600
In subscription payments during these two weeks.
The third and last offer Of extra points VIII start It the
close Of the second o6er, and viii run one week only cloRinr
one week before the Campaign CLOSES, ana VII bs 81 follow:
date who sends or brings $500 In subscription psymsuts dur.
ing this one week.
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the number Of points allowed for each psynent, 81 aIoV1 -
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'rhe Morning, Evening and Sunday Herald (three papers) will
DO sold at the following reduced prices:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10
VILLA TAKES DURANGO
WITHOUT EVEN BATTLE +

Ell Paso, Texas, Jan. 8.-Durango
fell into the hands of Villa on De-
cember 20, according to word brought
here today by foreigners who escaped
from the city and have reached the
border after long roundabout trip.
According to their stories Durango
was evacuated by the Carranza gar
rison without a struggle. Villa looted
the city and then evacuated it, not
attempting to fortify and hold it.
A small Villa outpost at Jimn ,z
was defeated today by smaller Car
rama force. The combined loss was
25 dead. Both sides fled after the
battle.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10

ist in regard to her ears, which have
been giving her trouble for some time.
Misses Bessie Dickson and Isabella
Thomas of Manning were two of the
charming visitors in our city during
the holidays.
Mrs. Rose, sister of Mrs. j. A.
James from Charlotte, N. c., has been
visiting her sister for some time.
Miss Lucille Pitts, G. w. c. stu
dent spent Xmas with her grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Davis.
Last Sunday afternoon we came
near having few deaths in our town.
Tory Briggs was driving one of Mr..
Dick Richardson's cars, when the
steering wheel broke, the car went in
ditch on the edge of town and Dick
Richardson, Jr., and Preston Brails-
ford were thrown through the wind
shield. No one was seriously injur-
ed. Thank goodness.
Mr.. o. C. Scarborough, Jr., has a
school in Georgia and will take
charge at the beginning of the new
year.
Mr.. julius Mood w..o has been on
the border ever since the removal of
the troops from South Carolina to
Texas, spent a few days with his
mother and relatives last week.
| Just few days previous to Xmas,
one of our leading young men left us
mysteriously for Spartanburg to be
gone several days. While away it was
rumorcd that when he came hone
he wasn't to come alone, but much
to the delight and surprise of the
Summerton girls he returned without
a Spouse"
Mr.. Ellison Capers, Jr., of Chatta.
nooga, Tenn, is on visit to his par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ellison Capers, Sr
Mrs. Catherine Capers has returned
to Georgetown, after spending The
holidays with her parents, to resume
her duties as teacher in the George
town graded school.
Miss Clara Tenant has returned t.
Fort Motto also to resume her duties
as teacher. Peg.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been
taken by catarrh sufferers for the
past thirty-fve years, and has be
come known as the most reliable
remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Medicine acts thru the Blood on the
Mucous surfaces, expelling the Poi
son from the Blood and healing the
diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Ca
tarrh Medicine for a short time you
will see great Improvement in your
general health. Start taking Halls
Catarrh Medicine at once and get rid
Of catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free.
f.. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10

one Of those pad spells since began
taking 'ranlac and that came Just a
few days after began taking Tanlac.
! really feel like new woman now,
so great has heen the relief Tanlac
gave me. Ny nerves now are fine
and Strong, and ! am not troubled
with nervousness ..''-@
81 sure can recommend Tanlac, and
I am glad to do SO and 1 hope that
some sufferer will profit from what
l have said. Tanlac is truly won-
derful medicine, think, and is proved
that by what it did for me. 1t just
made new woman Of me. I tell
everyone l can --of what Tanlac did
for me-"
Tanlac, the Master Medicine, is
sold by Dickson's Drug Store, Man.
ming; l.. w. Nettles, Jordan; Shaw
& Plowden, New Zion; Farmers Sup
ply Co., Silver; d. G. Rhame, Sum
merton.-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10
Bad Habits.

Those who breakfast at eight
o'clock or later, lunch at twelve and
have dinner at SIX are almost certain
to be troubled with indigestion. They
do not allow time for one meal to
digest before taking another. Not
less than five hours should elapse be-
tween meals. If you are troubled will,
indigestion correct your habits and
take Chamberlain's Tablets, and you
may reasonably hope for quick re-
covery.. These tablets strengthen the
stomach and enable it to perform it's
functions naturally. Obtainable every
where.-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10
SAYS SHE WOULD DROP
SUDDENLY IN TRACKS
Columbia Woman Says She Lived
In Continual Dread.
SPENT AWFUL YEAR
Mrs. Stukes Tells of Her Experiences
In Hope Other Sufferers May
, Profit.

Regarding the truly wonderful re-
suits she said she had obtained from
the use of Tanlac, "The National
Tonic" Mrs. Carrie Stukes, of 113
Huger St., Columbia, gave the. fol-
lowing highly interesting statement:
81 suffered from stomach trouble
and indigestion for two or three
years, and l had had spells of some
kind of trouble. They were awf'l!
was in such bad condition at one time
. that l would have to crawl, for
could not bear my weight on my feet.
"For year or more lived on a
diet of milk and crackers and during
that time I did not eat bite of solid
food. I could not sleep at night and
was in dread all the time, though
did not know what / was dreading.
| hid fourteen doctors to treat me at
different times, and I was told an
operation was the only thing that
] would do me any good.
"When those awful attacks came
! would just draw up and drop wher-
| ever l was, and l was just about the
| same as anyone who is crazy when
had one of these terrible spells
Ii felt lazy and sick and tired al
the time and even after, nights
rest l would feel so tired l coulc
hardly move.
| "For a long time I could not do {
bit of work around the house and
had to have someone do it for me
| My nerves were so bad l woult
| jump and cry out if door slammed
| and could not stand to have chldrcl
| around.
| "My husband read of the great re
lief TaElac had given so many peo
pie and he bought it for me. l an
now taking my fourth bottle. Eurin
the first two weeks that took Tan
lac | gained ten pounds in weigh
and am now doing all my house
work. The Tanlac has helped me wor
~ derfully in every way and has built u
-, ~ and regulated my stomach SO tina
" can now eat anything care t
to and my food is digestcd properly.
ot do not suffer at all with stomac
e. trouble row.
vi "Thc Tanlac increased my strengt
,u so much that I can compare n,
e. strength now with that of any tW
te women my size, ard remember tn;
W. it has not been SO long ago that wa
too weak to walk. l have had onl
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10
SWEARS SHE MARRIED
MAN TO SAVE HIS SOUL

Grcensburg, Pa, Jan. 81 mar
ricd him to save his SOUL" testified
Mrs. Grace Bischoff, spiritualist, in
the proceedings brought before Judge
Copeland by Mrs. Sophie Schurer, of
Atlantic City, to have guardian ap-
pointed for Emil Bischoff, her sixty
six-year- husband. Mrs. Bischof
said she had been married twice be-
fore meeting her present husband.
"How about saving the souls of
your other husbands?" she was asked.
"My first husband was an impos-
sibility, as far as soul saving was
concerned" she replied.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10
HOW TO CHECK THAT COLD

When it is painful 20 breathe and
fever sends chills up and down your
back, you are in for cold 4 timely
dose of DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey
will stop the sneezes and sniffles. The
pine balsam loosens TIE phlegm and
clears the bronchial tubes, the honey
soothes and relieves the sore throat.
The antiseptic qualities kill the germ
and the congested condition is reliev-
Chronic eS ob bronchiai afeetions euen acklv XIV
relieved. At all Drug gists, 25c.--Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10

do this is to put in twenty cents the
second week. thirty cents the third
week and SO on, increasing your de-
posit only a dime each week.
The little Christmas Banking Club
book which the Home Bank and Trust
Co. will give you or any of your
friends free will show you when to
make your weekly deposit and how
much you put in in order to get, in
fifty weeks, the $127.50.
Whole families are joining this
Christmas Banking Club. It's the best
thing that ever struck town to show
us al how to really save money and
get ahead. 1t get us into the bank
ing habit--the best habit anyone can
learn. Money planted in the bank
will surely grow if we let stay in the
bank what we put in, and keep on
adding to it. every little added to
what you've got makes little bit
more"
First thing you know, if you only
START to banking your money, you
| will become rich.
You can "plant" only a nickle in the
Christmas Banking Club and in fifty
weeks have $63.75. You must put in
ten cents the second week, fifteen
cents the third week and so on, in
creasing the amount you deposit only
a nickle each week. The biggest sum
you put in at one time is only $3.50
You will hardly believe this until you
look into the little Christmas Banking
Club book which the Home Bank and
Trust Co. will furnish you and every
member of your family free.
The "kiddies" can join the onc-cent
or the two-cent club and in fifty
weeks have $12.75 or $3.50.
Every boy and girl and man ant
woman in our community should join
this Christmas Banking Club. It's f.;
good thing. Thanks to the Hom'
Bank and Trust Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10
WILL MONEY TAKE ROOT?

If you want to see how money will
take root and gro just go to the Home
Bank and Trust Co. and "plant" a
dime in the new Christmas Banking
Club they just opened to accommo-
date the people of this community
who want to start to save money.
This dime will grow in fifty weeks
before Christmas next year when
you will feel the need of ready money
into $127.50.
You only need to water" the dime
you plant regularly every week for
forty-nine more weeks. The way YOU
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10
SUNNERTON NEWS NOTES
(Too late for last week

(IOO laLe 1OT ldSC "Seh.J
Well 1 think its time that "The
Times" should have little news from
the city of Summerton.
Everything was enjoyed so much
here during the Xmas holidays.
A great many social events added
much pleasure to the old people as
we'll as the young folks.
Among some Of these were party
given by "The Boys" Saturday even
ING, December 23 at the residence Of
Capt. J. A. James. A most enjoyable
evening as spent.
Mrs. James entertained number
Of her frinds Monday evening at her
pretty home. Playing cards and
dancing us the most important events.
A delightful course was served and
everybody enjoyed the evening i'm
mensely. Those who were present
were: Misses Myrtle Allen, Clara
Tenant, Mrs. peterkin who spent the
holidays with Miss Tenant, Miss Sal
lie Anderson, Miss Nan Bowen, ALL
James Fred Barnes and John Canty
Miss Myrtle Allen was hostess at
a very enjoyable affair at her home
on the 18th of December Many were
invited and very pleasant even.
ing was spent.
Miss Clara Tenant entertained one
evening last week at her home ir
honor of her charming guest, Mrs
Peterkin Of Fort Motto.
y Among those who have returned tt
college after spending the holidays a
home are: Miss Martha Walker
Coker. Miss Eleanor Carson, Win
throp; Miss Vivian Eadon, Coker
Mr.. Hugh James, Citadel; Mr.. Roger
Mood, Citadel: Mr.. Pres Brailsford
Clemson.
Miss Lily Croskey has gone t.
Asheville, N. c., to consult special
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10
CHIEF OF CHICAGO'S
POLICE is ARRESTED

Chicago, Jan. 8.-Chief of Police
Hcaley, of Chicago, was arrested in
his home tonight on warrant charg-
ing conspiracy to bribe, general con-
spiracy and five other charges under
a conspiracy heading. The warrant
was obtained by States Attorney
Hoyne. Chief Healey gave bond at
his home, it was reported to the
states attorney tonight.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-10
Inactivity Causes Constipation

Lack Of exercise in the winter is a
frequent cause of constipation. You
feel heavy, dull and listless, your
complexion is sallow and pimply, and
energy at low ebb. Clean up this con-
dition at once with Or. Kings New
Life Pills, mild laxative that re-
lieves the congested intestines with
out gripping. A dose before retiring
will assure you a full and easy
movement in the morning. 25c. at
your Druggist.-Adv.