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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25

bons .....>.....,.. 45c yd.
75c White and Colored Lingerie
Shirt Waists .,..........,.. SOC
s1.2s White and Colored Lingerie
Shirt Waists .............. 75c
81 so whlte and Colored Lingerie
Shirt Waists ....>.l..... 81 90
s2-25 White Lingerie Shirt Waists
...>>.r ..>.>>> 81. 4S
$2,25 and $3.50 White and Colored
SILK Waists .......... 81 .4S
$3.50 Georgette Blouses -. 50 .ss
$1.25 Black Sateen Petticoats. :. 75c
$50 Black Satten Petticoats. csc
$500 Heatherbloom Petticoats $1.25
$3.50 Ta1feta Silk Petticoats. 81. 4S
$3.50 Tafeta Silk Petticoats. .4s
$3.50 Taffeta Silk Petticoats. :. So rs
$3.50 Marabou Feather Capes sass
$3.50 Maramout Feather Capes $S.ss
62c SILK Flags .... soc
SUMMER FURS
$3.50 White Iceland Fox Fur
Scarfs - .--.-..- .9S
$500 White iceland Fox Fur
ScarfS .0S
$500 White Iceland Fox Fur
Scarfs $751; 90
$500 Blue Iceland Fox Fur
$1s.0o Blue Wolf Scaffs ..-.. -s12, 4s
$1,000 Red Fox Scarfs. AZ
$500 Ostrich Feather Boas 500
$500 Ostrich Feather Boas -. .$2.4s
$500 Ostrich Feather Boas -. .$S.9s
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
SHOT BY BOARDER,
MRS. PECARIO DIES

Tor1dngton, May 25.-Mrs. Angelina
Pecario died at the local hospital to-
day as a result of being shot in her
home Wednesday night by Geordano
Candida, a boarder. The police are
holding Candida pending an inquest
by Coroner S. A. Herman. Candida
has admitted that he did the shooting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
HOLIDAY IN OHIO

Columbus, o., May 25.-In pro-
clamation issued yesterday Gov. Cox
sets aside June as a holiday in Ohio.
The day is designated by the governor
as -the call to the colors day
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25

The. legislative bill to incorporate a
portion of the Borough of Queens I'M
der the name of Rockaway City was
vetoed by Mayor Mitchell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25

Senator Harry Lane, of Oregon. die
at hospital in San Francisco of 1
nervous INSTRUMENTATION produced by {
blood clot on the brain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
TRIBUTE 10 CHoATE

Washington, May 25.-TrTbute to the
late Joseph H. Choate was paid in
the house yesterday by Representa-
tive Treadway of Massachusetts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
Anderson Gingham Dresses for
Women and Misses

Style dictates that these will become very
popular this summer The large plaids in
the bright colors will have the preference, too
These have fancy belted effects and large
fancy pockets, the trimmings are large pearl
buttons, finished with deep white corded col
lar and cuffs. The waist is lined. CE zE
Sizes 16 to SO. At sRO. =
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25

pressure of the pope, the Spanish
king or President Wilson, but because
the inhabitants. had been promised
that they would be sent home when
the harvest was finished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
All Wool Sport and Dress
Skirts

Made of all wool poplins, serges and ve-
lours. These are real sport models and pleat-
ed styles that gather in the back, in stunning
p1aids as well as navy and black. All sizes,
"a to 30 Some of these were marked at
$5.95, and the last selling price was $4.75.
Others were bought specially. @1 zE
Your choice now at smO. =
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
New Taffeta Silk Goats
Fine Values at $1,000

O. fin HEAVY quaiy silk
Has VIII an cuffs
Lined throughout with j
Dresses for Graduation and Confirmation
Surprising What Beautiful Offering
White $1,000
trnnedN
a. lace nsr deb oidr red aces
White Geogete S14.OO $500
o mbroder sill kropeg irdea waist
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
!. ss,Iss;s s s osss illOn'S
Wholesale and Retail Leading Milners
11O5 MAIN STREET
Bridgeport, Conn.
10 Rue st. Ceciles Paris.

coats Summer Furs Marabout Feather Boas, Ostrich
Boas, Veilings Separate Cloth Skirts White Wash
Skirts, Silk Outside Skirts, Millinery Trimmings.
We expect big crowd in this store tomorrow as
the values extraordinary Economical buyers will
find 1t to their advantage to visit this store TOMOR
ROW.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
Large Purchase Has just
Arrived of
High Grade Sample
LEATHER BELTS

We bought g manufacturers
entire sample output.
Made of real leather with
leather covered buckles.
All the new and desirable
plain shades as well as lots of
fancy colored combinations.
Most Of these were made to
sell for 75c, some for. more, a
few. for less. Tomorrow you
can take your choice at 2Qc
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
VERY PRETTY NEW
BEAD NECKLACES

In color effects and styles
that are striking and beautiful.
There are dozens of different
kinds, styles and combinations.
They should go quickly aid &c
Ivory" Toilet Articles. AZ
large selection of pieces in
standard weight and finish. Ex-
ceptional values at G Zoo
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
Flags for Decoration Day
Eration of our lowest cash prices.
Complete Flag Outfits

Sewed stripe Flags, fast color bunting,
with printed stars, canvas binding at top
and brass grommetts, complete with pole
and bracket.
x 5 feet Flag OUTFIT. S1.OO
* 6 feet Flag Outfit. $f.59
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25

Every Department is in this Demonstration.
Every Department has it's list of fine values.
Every Department will show you how this store
cash exclusively is fine place to shop these days whe
one has to get the most for their money.
We invite you to attend this demonstration tor
vince you Of the savings.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10

(g) No privy shall be or maint aimed
within 20 feet OF the line of any street
or any house, or within SO preferably
100 feet of any well, or within 8 feet
Of the party line OF the adjacent lot or
lots, eXcept In the rear or side OF lots
where they smut on the public alley.
(h) Whenever, In the opinion Of
the State Board Of Health, the condi-
ton Of any PRIV Is such that 1t can
not be put in sanitary condition, the
State Board of Health shall order a
new privy constructed in conformity
with The foregoing regulations.
% Al privies shat be kept clean
at all times The excremant shall he
removed at least oncs each week,
seat secured aud building thoroughly
cleaned So as TO prevent ubj c i0nablr
ofOrs. The door Of the hUuse must
no, he lett open.
% Nowash water, garbage kitchen
slnps or otter liqTid waste shall o.
emplIe6 into he privv. No night sol,
from any person suffering from ty.
ph0lI fever or either serious bowel
trouble shall be emplied into any
privy without being previously dsin-
fec,ed IA sch mauner as directed nr
approved by the State Board of
Esnith.
(k) Every hotel, restaurant, reel
ence, sic, ping apartment, factory
mill, store, wo k,hop, mercantile es.
tablishment. theatre, picture show, or
other places where people are ON
pluyed, live or copgregate, shall be
provided with one or more piivies.
one seat tor every Twenty-Five or
fraction thereof, with separate apart
merits for sex and color and they
Sha | he prOvIted with proper wash
and dressing rooms with an abundance
Of wai0r SOC and indiv'Gu1i towels,
and kept at all Times in a clraniy state
=. 4 nee tom If IVA arising from or
ir, privy or otherwise. IL public
pls CO., stores. etc L f p'lvies shall h.
/ uirinIy ueslg utsd tor cui"r AMI SEX;
prnvIG. q with 81 supply 81 toi!rr paper
mo ~ person shall b. allowed TO
/ enter ,r use auv such close 81 prIVN
assigned t. persons Ji the Uthrr color
: y SIX
( q Wher- thrra il en sstat lished
/ ai,t~m at water Works and sewer
( y stem all rriyivs located on pramisrs
/ va h,u tire. hanrrtd feeC OF sewer
/ msiu rr Ia eral shall be c"nH. CT 81
VIII the water work aud spw.T.
Vote uu the above 'egulstiOEs was
( taken INT wa. carried uoanmoGS!y
+ iu favor OF it, adnriil" AMI II Was ga
I Order. q VS. Fl YES. NJ iyor,
+ J. { BHCuSS ARD, S-cr-farY
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
atarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured
by l6cai applications, as they c4nDot
the diseased porti, Of the ear
Th-re is only one way TO cure catsr
rh 4 deal nees. and that is by constl
tutional remedy. Catarrhal DrafnesS
Is caused b, an inf imed condition Of
the mucous lining OF the Eustschian
Tube. When this tube Is il fl med
you have rumoling sound or i'm.
perfect hearing and when 1t Ia Gu
tirely closed, Deafness is the result
Unless the "A animation can be re-
dueed and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever. Many cases OF
deafness are caused by catsrrh, which
Is an inf Imed condition of the mucous
surfaces Halls Catarrh Medicine
acts thru the BLOOD on the mucous
surfaces of the system.
We will give One HUNDRED Dollar
Tor any case OF Catarrhal Deafness
that cannot be cured by Hail.
Cutarrh Medicine Circulars free
All Druggists, 75c.
f.. CHENEY & co Toledo, o adj
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
Chamber of Commerce.

. Ata meeting of the business men Of
this city "Wednesday night >ery re
preventative number of men wee pre-
sent and discussed the mater Of or-d.i.l.
ing Chamber OF Commerce for Alhc-
willie ard -urrouuding community. with
tn int. ntior OF lettering all CO.. ,ions
generally Another meeting viii he
held next "Wednesday, TO whic. al nasi-
HISS men are invited to be present
Every man present ex r sscd h!m~. f
ss mach III favor Of the movement O.: d
rendered his support
. \ committee composed Of :. W.
o Bryan, u. Siycrman and jake We'll
was appointed to draft set o. bylaws
ana constitution TO be submitted to the
body as soon as possible.
Among those present and represented
were L. Sokoloski, J. WE'LL, Louis b.
Dutcl !. o. Hughes, Abbeyille Mercan-
tile Co ". :. burke. Fisk & Labry,
y. SIlverman, R. W. B;rAard, Robert
8 uffer, R ". Alexander, ?. [. Bour.
que, J. ". O'Bryan, o. !. Chauvin & Co.
{. !. Counor, AbbeYille 5-l0-25c Store,
Nallec Warehouse & Mere Co,
Others members besides those pre-
scented above are J. +. Stansburv & Co.
y. /. Mcpherson, J. y. Greene, Angus
tin Merton, {. & Broussard. a. J. CO.
dard, J. K. Holmes, G. J. Griffin, Adolph
Brdsseux, Albert Stauffer & Co, Pcll
Nell Co, C. l.. Mclebeck s, Bro. 6. ".
EldrcGge, L. H. Summers, Peoples
Bank x Trust Co, J. Immereluck,
Victor Theatre, r. ]. C. McComiskey
J. II. Williams, and 7. II. Casanova.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
An Ordinance.

On motion Of f. /. Meiebeck
accorded by + p Bnauxis, that the
following sanitary measures be and
are hereby adopted:
PRIYY REGULATIONS
No water clnsrt shan herestt'r man.
taib4d or butt Except snch ss srr
Constructed as 10 render them fly
proof snd easily cleaned Toe, sha
be- of wood, brick, or other material
approved BY the Louisiana STATE
Board ~ Health, Az follows:
(aJ The floor Shsll be solid ana
water light, covering the entire bs-e
ut the building inside walls.
lb) The house shalt be without
cracks through fias may enter l.
shsH be provided with tight sell
closing door, ami shall be lighted an
ventilated with one or mr,re open
ings, said openings ar op, ming to give
space not lsss rhad four square feet
All openings. whether tor ventilation
ar otherwise. which ar rOt provi led
with door, windows or shutters, shall
ha soiesn-d with is mesh cross wire
per inch. Doors shalt be- Il pit Clos.
lc) Toe roof OF Zach PRIV, or Fart d
ciuset sa.H h.. wat-r-tigGt, arG slrp-d
toths rear uf the hous- il shall pro
lot 1t i~,s than TX Inches beg ono
the resr wall II the Hnus-.
On TIE sat shall have self
c'"sinz hinged cover over the box
upeS,rg Tina fas may betxcIrded,
Cl,r compartment an irr ,bs srst In
whnaij sis. ds he u'ght sni' c"utniuc:.
sh - l'Ep'Hy C'ustru"gsd Il SCUM
inmb,c without cracks or crrvic.s
Any rprning ir this C Impairment f1r
Van;il. ton -nsll be sCr. end wito IS
mesh, crossed per inch wire
te) The box, tuA ur CtE soil ron
tam, shal b. strans Y o. iuct-d.
/. shsli rect cu The f ar or IN plivN
IN suen prs "a that ti,s top sn"lI
net q more han nr.- inch below the
under surface 20 thr CLOSET seat.
Whenever such box Ia or can con
taiuer shall cease IL ~ waj er-Gght II
shall b. replaced with 4 SOUND one
O There shall Ne a the back on
side "f each pr.vy au cPenl for he
rlmoval of yhs night silt con; sine
watch opaoiue -haI: no prov!G-d With
ttghrly ft ing iet,down t"afd, O. IS
m-sn c,oss wire psr iach c Yer, hing
ed To the hOusS aud 80 cC'strGc cd a.
to prevent tn access ~ Il - tu the
might coil. Tnis cover rGail b. pre-
wired vi h hook or hutton and shal'
slWays ~ Kept closed Where prao-
ticahle. the up-uing shall shut on 4
public slley so as TO DO ready accessi
Bis 70 tie City scsvenger,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10

pizz,? nul bpadscht? Bili,na?
Muddy complexion2 Ti,se are siga.
tuat your liver is back in its work and
needs an is slant Call in Po-Dl-
Lax, natures remedy, derived from
she may apple, it quickly BtimuI-te-
the Fl " of bile and restores a torpi
liver 10 normal condition. The mild
" iaxative qualities will r, move the
impurities from the intestines and
ou'n sooH be feeling fit. Pc Do
Lax will shorten your iiver's working
hours Get it to-day at your drug
sist, soc. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
Srring Cold Are Dangerous

sudden chrnges Of t-mper4cure and
underwear bring spriug colds wit
s,rfTed ap head, sore thsoa- anu gear
al sold symptom. 4 dose OF Dr..
K ng's New Discovery Is sure relief.
this happy combination of aniisrptic
hslsams clears The had, spothe- the
irritated membranes and what II ighr
have been lingering cold is broken
up. Don't stop treatment when
relief ia frat felt as half cured cold
is dangerous. Take DR. Kings New
Discovery till your cold Is gone. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
Bad Cold Flon Sudden Change

Sp Ing uging~ aii krd' 81 weather
ana with il come colds and the reviv
Al If winler coughs and hoarsen~ s.
Dr. Bells Pine.Tar Honey will hear
off new iOld nr stop the Old one
the soothing baisams relieve the sore
,hrAst ana heal the irritnted tiss"es
q Il ho TIE to-day a"d sta,t tre?,
ent at ouce At vo,r ,i:uggist, G
curmuia ~ t'is BOIL ad .
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
BIDS WANTED.

abheville, La, March Sth 1917.
Sealed bids will be received by tine un-
designed until ten o cloc. a. m, Wed.
resiay. April 4th 1917. for o(s.ing
the interior and sanitary equipments in
the present. Vermilion Pir;sh Jail, at
Abbeville, La, each bidder to furniah
his own plans and specifications, which
shall meet with tie approval of the
louisiana State Board Of Health,
A. .. LANDRY,
Clerk Police Jury, Parish Of Vermilion,
AbbeYille. La.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
Much Extra Work In March

1t between seasons, when few per-
SONS perspire SIS health demands
The result is double work for the
Kidneys, to throw out waste 1limnai
ID through pores when persons pers
pire. Overworked kidneys need help.
3. H Stone, Reading, Pa, writes:
when l need kidney remedy, ]
rely on Foley Kidney Pills" Sold
Every where. adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
w. 0. w. New Members.

The Woodmen of the World initiated
five new members at their meeting held
Monday night and also elected delegates
to the State Convention to be held ii
New iberia March p, 2S ard g. Tn,
delegates elected were Messrs. R. J.
LaBauve, /. J. White and W. S. Hayes.
The alternates are Messrs ?. L. Bour-
que, John Fleming and +. !. Samson
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
Cut This out 1t Is WORT, Money

DON'T Mss THIS CT uut mis-
: -rcios with 5'tr 7 i-v = e..
1885 n 20 lid We Chicago, Ii
wiling, our name and sddr-,s c e'rl,
You will rec-ive in re'urn a trial
package contain G Foir' s z r'y
g. T " C"mpcur' 'nr coGghs. colds
md Group; Foev Kidney Pills and
F., ~s,n-,tic Tablets. soc ETsrr-
where adv,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
VermiIion Gets $l2.7O9.25.

Vermilion 5 share of the February APP
portioninent of the current school fund
amounts to S12,70925. The quarterly
apportionment amounts to $3.50, III S.
There are 53S, ll9 educable children in
the State and the aIportionmen; amounts
70 81 IS per child. Tie total apportion-
ment is SIS, 1901 greater than that Of
February last year, All increase Of 9 cent:
per educable child.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
ChaEborlain's Cough Remedy a Fav
orite for Colds.

J. L Fssley, Macon. III, in speak
jig Of Chamberlain. Cough Remedy
says, "Duriug the past fi'ean years
il his Ieen my sister, favo-it- Tnedi
Give cor coldE on ~ lungs mvseli
have taken it a number OF times when
suff ring with a cold and it always re-
lieved me pr.ml tly." Obtainable
Every where. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
An Ordinance

Abbevile, La, December 5th, 1916
The City Council of The Town of
Abbevil e, La met this day in ad-
journed session with Mavor Hayes,
presiding and the following m mhers
of the City Council answering 70 roll
call. F. L MeIeheck, present; r G
Green, present; R. P. Nelson, present
j 9. Broussard, present; F. P.
Beauxis, absent.
Meeting proceeded and the Counci
buSie1 itself In making up the 1917
budget Whereupon the following
budget was pr@sented:
BUDGET 1917
INDE 2TEDNE~S, BONDED:
Water and Severe $50. coo C
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
$4,000 Fer BOYS Dcrn;tory,

The Baptists of Louisiana have Just
completed thirty days campaign in
wdich they raised the sum of $40, 900 90
with which they expect to built boys
dorrnitory, this summer, at Pneville,
La, where they have a magnificent
school, known as Louisiana College.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
Martin-Sehcn Wedding.

At the home of Mr.. Avila Sehon, of
Nunez, occurred the nuptial ceremonies
in which Miss Louisa Sehon, of Kaplan,
and Mr.. Thconise Martin, of Gueydan
were united in the holy bonds of we'd
! )ck, by Rev. 5. .. Olivier. Their
friends join in wishing them long and
h,pr,- life
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
NCTlCE.

Notice is hereby given 70 ali that !
Will rot be Responsible for any debts
Whatever, except the regular board ill,
contracted by my wife, Marv Gagan.
HENRY MOSS,
AbPsyi.ls, La, Fsb. Il, i9ie,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
The Pneumonia Season,

The cod. camp weather f March
p,ens 70 be the most favorable for
tn pneumuris germ Now II the
inns 10 b. careful. Pneumonia often
results ON cold The quicker H
ull,i is gotten rid ottIe les the dang
As sovn - the FIRST indication f 4
cold sppe4gs take Oh mberlain's
Cong r N dy As to the vaIu, o
mi. pr par. SOD, ask anyone who h"~
used IL. OhtairBbls Every where. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
ECiCEt

Anvone selling and ciarSing srvt'!ing
to the School Board Must FIST have al
thority from the BoIrd, authorizing the
purchase of same.
]. 4. SUMMERS, President.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
"a Good, O!d.Fashioned physic'

Foley Cathartic Tablets, a whole
some physic, thoroughly cleanse tn
bowels, sweeten the stomach, tone u
the liver For Indigestion, bilious
less, had breath, bIoai;ng, gas, or
cunetipatioU, no remedy is more
highly recommended. Do not gripe
nor nauseate. Give stout persons a
light, free fee ing. Sold Everywhere
adv
Hot and Cold Lunches at (. Guidry'-
Restaurant
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10
Saturday, April 18th 1917.

jshH SsyisF AilernsS
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-10

prou.sard & Samson. at.orne,..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-27
ARMENIA

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Nelson of Strongs
Prairie spent Sunday at the C. Nelson
home.
There was a large turnout for the
old fashioned picnic near the Cstrum
place last Sunday and all had an old
fashioned good time.
Percy Gilman now sports one of the
universal cars.
Mrs. Fay Wells and children spent
Friday with Mrs. E. Chaser.
Mrs. Nellie Smith of Nekoosa, was
caller at the C. Nelson home Sunday.
Charles Olive returned to his duties
on the N. W: R. Friday after a three
weeks vacation at home.
Joe Nelson and family of Adams
came Saturday for a few days visit at
the '. Lind and C. Nelson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Trickey of Vesper
called at the Pines Monday enroute
home from Rockford, I'll.
We can hear the wedding bells.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-09-27
SURVEYING The
STATE ROAD
Highway Engineers Doing Thorough
Job at Meehan

Meehan, Wis.-The state highway
engineers are busy surveying the state
road from Plover to Meehan. The
work will be held up at Meehan for
short time pending litigation before
the state highway department as to
the course of the road to be taken
from Mehan to Grand Rapids. The
two routes to be chosen from are the
old Northumberland Rapids road to the
Biron road, better known as the river
road. This will be a test on the state
highway commission to decide whether
they will favor the Biron road and
thereby benefit a small amount of
farmers and make it almost a pleas
ure route via the beautiful Wisconsin
river Or to put it through where it is
now located and benefit a great por-
ton of Plover, Grant and the town of
Grand Rapids farmers. 1t is antici-
pated the highway commission will not
let the farmers drag their produce
through sand and rough roads to the
city of Grand Rapids for the benefit
of a pleasure route via Biron. Those
who oppose the change of the road
representing the people are Chairmen
John Heron of the town of Grand
Rapids, Chas. Steinke of the town of
Grant, D. H. Parks of the town of
Plover, and Portage County Highway
Commissioner Cauley. A hearing on
the matter before the highway COM
mission will be held in the near future
when it is expected both sides will
state their reasons for favoring and
opposing the two routes.