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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
STEVENSON WILL
TRYOUT WITH ALTON

Bob Stevenson, last years Henry
Greys crack shortstop, will try for
n9sitlon with the Alton team In the
ThreeI League and should he make
"a. Wlth that club chance with the
st. Louis Browns Is in store for him.
Stevenson has decided to quit his
position at the steel mills at Joliet
for the diamond One week from
Sunday he will arrive In La Sale to
visit relatives and thence depart for
Davenport, la, and later to Alton,
which: city has Dayenports franchise
this year.
Manager Jackson, OF Peoria, who
was also after Stevie, recommended
his playing after seeing him In action
with Henry last year. II is understood
that should he develop the necessary
calibre Of playing he would be sent
to St Louis during the coming season.
Stevenson also had offers from Dali
las, Texas, and Peoria.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24

forced concrete Gubstructure, $50 Gu.
yds. OF concrete ANA $50 lbs. OF steel.
A concrete girder superstructure, CIV
Gu. yds. of concrete anu 1910 lbs. OF
steel.
Morrison Bridge, situated in Otter
Creek township between Sections Ten
(l0) and Fifteen G5), approximately
two and a half miles from Herman, on
the Santa fe Railroad.
40 foot span, Ii foot roadway, rein
forced concrete substructure, Az Gu.
yds, of concrete and 22i1 lbs. of steel.
A concrete girder 3uperstructurc, iII
Gu. yds of concrete and 100 lbs. OF
steel.
McGrath Bridge. situated in Rutland
Township. Section twenty-five t22l.
three CD miles from the c., Il. X q,
Railroad, at Wedron, Illinois.
rs foot span, 20 foot roadway, rein
forced concrete substructure, 53.5 Gu
yds. of concrete and 2,ie0 lbs. of steel
concrete slab superstructure. ass
Gu. yds. of concrete aad $3.50 lbs. of
steel.
Staael Bridge. situated in otter
Creek Township, between Sections
Twenty (20) and Twenty-nine l29i,
approximately two miles from Strea-
tor, on the Santa Fe Railroad
30 foot span, Is foot roadway, re-in-
forced concrete substructure, 3lS GU.
yds OF concrete and | $50 lbs. of steel
concrete girdcr superstructurc 1871
Gu yds, of concrete and 1890 lbs. of
steel
Long Bridge. situated In Rutland
township, Section Thirteen uO, ap
proximatcly one-half CD mile from
G., r. |. & 7, Railway a Marseiles
"A foot span, 90 foot roadway, rein
forced concrete substructure, 45.Oo Gu.
yds. of concrete and 1870 lbs. OF steel.
a concrete slab supcrstructure 35.2 Gu,
yds. of concrete and G,750 lbs. of steel
/ Clcavc Bridge. situated in Fall Riv-
er Township, between Sections Thirty
three $3.50 and Thirty-four (3U, ap.
proximately five 60 miles from Nc
kinley Park on c.. o. & p. Railway.
I l6 foot span. l6 foot roadway. a
/ plain concrete substructure, $40 Gu.
yds. Of concrete. A concrete slab SUI
perstructure, 1871 Gu yds. of concrete
and 2,j90 lbs, of steel.
Alsyic Bridge, situated in Miller
Township, Section Three 90.
10 foot span, 20 foot roadway. n
plain concrete substructure. 70 CT
yds. Of concrete. A concrete slab su
pers'ructure. S.i Gu yds. of concrete
and 1,290 lbs. of steel.
Each bid on each of the several
bridges shall he accompanied by GER
titled check to the amount of fifty
/ 5000 Dollars. payable to George l..
Farnsworth, County Superintendent
OF Highways. The several committees
reserve the right to reject any and all
bids.
Plans and specifications for the
above named bridges can be seen IN
the Office OF the County Superintend
cnt of Highways, George L. Farms
worth at the Court House, at Ottawa.
Illinois, or may be had on application
to the State Highway Department. at
Springfield Illinois.
GEORGE l.. FARNSWORTH
County Superintendent of Highways,
La Sale County, Illinois
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the several
joint committees for the construction
OF the following named concrete bridg-
es, up to twelve (12) o'clock noon. Fri
day, the sixth day of April, A. y. 1917.
at the office of the County Superin.
tendent of Highways. George J..
Farnsworth. at Ottawa, Illinois.
Benkendorf Bridge, between Otter
Creek and Allen Townships. located
between Section Thirteen 13) Otter
Creek Township and Section Eighteen
1S) Allen Township, approximately
three CD miles from Herman, on the
Santa Fc Railroad
30 foot span, l6 foot roadway, rein,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24

II Is said that a boy was once asked
IN the poets presence which of Burns
works he liked best After taking
thought with himself for little he
declared that he liked the "CoIters
Saturday Night by far the best. ''nl.
though he added, Il. made me greet
fcry, when my father babe me read II
10 my m!ther.H This statement seem.
I'd to impress Burns. for presently he
said to the lad. "Wecl. my Gallant
tboy). 1t made me greet. too more than
oiice when was writing II by my IA
theirs liresIde."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
SCOOP
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GALL CURCl.

How did you like CALI CurcI?'
"Honest 10 Goodness. or Tell it to the
neiohhors p
"Tcli il &c the neighUors.'
"Why, it was the most wonderful
Recital ever heard. She has
A voice that keeps you entranced
All OF the time. And when she sang
Home Sweet Home you could have
Heard a pin drop. II there had
Seen any pins to DROP
Honest TO Goodness.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
Stop the First Cold.

A cold does not get well OF Itself
The process of wearing out cold
wears you out, and your cough be-
comes serious if neglected Hacking
coughs drain the energy and sap the
vitality. For AZ years the happy com
bination Of soothing antfseptic bal
sans in DR.. Kings New Discovery has
healed coughs and relieved congcs
ton. Young and old can testify to
the effectiveness of DR.. Kings Nea
discovery Tor coughs and colds. Buy
a bottle today at your Druggist. soc. ]
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24

The condor is the only bird which
keeps its offspring in the nest for
year The young cannot fly for twelve
months after being hatchcd.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
GEMS ORED

And now that Galli-Curci has
Come and gone, what viii
The town gossip be?
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
CHICAGO MARKETS
Saturday. March q. 1917.

chicago market report furnished 10
the Free Trader-Journal by w. L..
Etnyre. member Chicago Board of
Trade. Mooney Building. Phone lOil.
Correspondent Lamson Bros. & Co..
Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24

An integral part OF the modern loco
motive the cast steel frame weighs
nearly seven tons.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
Receipts and Estimates.

Receipts and EStIndtes.
Wheat-Receipts, So cars; estimate
for tomorrow. 81 cars
Corn-Receipts, 1853 cars; estimate
for tomorrow. 81 cars.
Oats-Receipts, pa cars; estimate
for tomorrow, Ia ears.
hogs Receipts, 1906; estimate
fer tomorrow, tj.00G.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
Ottawa Cash Grain.

Japan Is becoming interested in sheen
raising
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24

Swans keep water completely free
from weeds
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
Live Stock.

Cattle-Open, steady; close, weak,
Top. sl265.
hogs-Open, strong; close. steady.
Top, sl5.l5.
Sheep-Open, steady; close, steady.
Top, sl2.t5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
PLAZA

The Plaza has another big and di- versified program to offer for the lat ter half of the week commencing with today's matinee The main attraction is a powerful dramatic story in six acts, Richard, the Brazen,'' in which are co-starred Alice Joyce and Harry Mercy, two of the greatest favorites on the screen today.
 Richard, the Brazen" is a unique story, based upon an unusual plot and the action is cleverly distributed so that one feels the intensity of the big climaxes all through the story.
 The second episode of t"The Fatal Ring" the great serial story starring Pearl White which was begun at the Plaza last week. When it comes to mysteries and daring escapades, .The Fatal Ring is in class by itself, and each succeeding installment works up the interest of the spectator to higher pitch of interest and enthu- siasm.
 The fifth inStallment of '"The Battle of the Somme" pictures will be shown in addition to the aforementioned features. These splendid battle scenes are too popular to require de- scription at this late date for the pre- vious installments created much com ment locally.
 A delightful and completely new music arrangement has been perfect ed for rendition by the Plaza's large concert orchestra. :.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
READY-TO-SERVE LIMA
 BEANS, HOME CANNED

Wash your jars; wash rubbers; test rubbers for quality
 Set empty jars and rubbers in pan of water to heat and keep hot. Fill washboiler to cover jars two inches with water.
 Heat water in washboiler.
 Use only young, freshly picked beans.
 Place beans in colander; steam by setting over a vessel of boiling wa ter. covered tight, for 5 to 10 min utes.
 Dip quickly in cold water. Pack immediately in hot glass jars. Add boiling hot water to fill jars. Add level teaspoonful salt per quart
 Place rubbers and tops of jars in position, not tight.
 Place jars on false bottom of wash boiler
 Submerge jars 2 inches.
 Let the water boil lS0 minutes.
 Start counting after water begins to boil.
 Remove jars.
 Tighten covers
 Invert to cool and examine fol leaks.
 If leaks are found, change rubbers and boil again for 10 minutes.
 Wrap in paper.
 Store in cool dry place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
French Buy Fish on
 Newfoundland Coast

St. Johns. NJ, Aug French fish ing operators are visiting, the south coast pf Newfoundland to purchase stocks Of cod for shipment to France and French colonies This is due to the cessation of frshing activities in the French islands of St Pierre and Miquelon, lying off the southern end of this island, because practically the whole male population is either fight Ing in France or invahded home.
 Several French and Spanish vessels have been chartered by Newfoundland dealsrs to. take cargoes of fish to Euro- pean markets
 This Is the first year in a generation tl1atE Spanish ships have engaged in this trade. sz4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
Amuscments
POLES

All roads will lead direct to Polls theatre today where a combination of the brightest and snappiest plays and variety will. be offered amidst ice cooled comfort
 The chief attraction will be 'The Innocent Sinner" that much-talked- of drama in which Miriam Cooper will appear in the leading role. This play in five reels of magnificent and grip ping interest touches upon a subject that has been mooted in the pulpit and the press. It is left, however, for the fiilmization of the question to dis pose of it in a direct and almost per sonal way which makes it appeal to the millions of men and women in this country who have the subject close at heart.
 For those who love sensation the introduction of this little country girl into a veritable den of crime and her miraculous escape will be of deep and touching interest.
 On the musical stage the large com pany known as the Court Room Girls will have prominence. Coming to this city after a Broadway run, with a. large cast of exceptional com edians, dancers, singers and pretty girls and costumes it will fill a gap that recently has been left open in the musical ranks here Another attraction is the rapidly be- coming famous Chinese violinist, IT Ling Sing, who has attracted wide at 1 tention in the higher musical circles His recital in this city will be dul! credited with a large attendance o1 | music lovers.
 l Another big feature on the long pro.
 gram is La. Palerico & Company, the
 sensational Spanish dancer; Hander.
 & Mills in their comedy sketch, ana | The Politician which for unadul
 terated laughter equals anything thi. season.
 | Hearst-Pathe News with additiona
 American and European features vii
 be seen in a new addition today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
PRoBTE COURT NOTES.


 Isaac l.. Solomon was appointed administrator yesterday of the estate of Ida Foley, who died in Bridgeport, Feb. 26, 1917. The heirs are Mary Taylor. of Washington, D. C., and the deceased's husband, John F. Foley, who was last heard of in Bridgeport nine years ago. The estate amounts to $500 which was left to Mrs. Foley by Eliza Wood, whose estate was re- gently settled in probate.
 Inventory of the estate of Annie M Walsh shows personal property val ued at $825.63. The appraisers are Bernard Walsh and James Whalen.
 The, inventory of the Frank E.. Garfield estate. of which Harry G. Penfield and w. F. Behn are execu- tors, shows personal property valued at $1,1s5.07 and real estate valued at $15.0O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

in 1877. During the. civil war he was most jealous upholder of the Union cause and presented the steamship Vanderbilt to the govern ment. For this act he received a gold medal from congress He was the great grandfather of Colonel Corne- Illus Vanderbilt .{No. A in the accom- panying pictures), who is colonel of the Twenty-second regiment, New York national guard, and also one of the inspector generals of the New York national guard. Colonel Van derbflt has been very active for many years in New York national guard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
CROPS IN SOUTHERN
 RUSSIA IMPROVED

2erograd, sAug. 2TAccording to lo- cal reports .tosthe ministry of supplies, dated the beginning of July. the con ditior of crops inss29 governments. in clsldang all western and central .Siber- la, Is satisfactory, IS governments nixed7two governments uncertain and six governments unsatisfactory.
 The-report of the international bank eaysfth at rains in south ern Russia have inpFoVHd bo&hs winter and spring cropA tvfh& r4ason to expect partic- ularfx g66d harvest ssn the district be- tween I<herkow and Meiitopol, also the district on the coast of the sea of Azoy. In tne yqlga prov virices conditions are mixed Tn the southwest 1t Is general iy sxpepted that the crops will bs above average
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
STEPNEY.

z z l A pleasant meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church was held at the home of Miss Caro- lyn Garlick on last Friday afternoon. Among those present were Mrs. George Powell, Mrs. Arthur Hull, Mrs Harry Morgan, Mrs William Nichols, Mrs. George Clingan, Mrs s. M- GarIick,- Mrs. Edwards Beardsley, Mrs- William Craft, Mrs. l.. V. Slade, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. MiIon Haw- ley, Mrs. George Nothnagle and the Misses Carolyn Garlick, Carolyn Os- borne and Ruth Beardsley. t Miss Carrie Atkinson of Freeport, L. l.. is spending a several weeks va cation with Mrs. Edward Booth
 Miss: Beatrice Plumb has returned to Nichols after spending a week with MT. and Mrs s. B. Hayes.
 Miss Dorothy O'Mara, who has been engaged as teacher izi the upper school, was in town last week and arranged for board with Mrs. George Powell for the coming term
 Miss Ina Nichols of Huntington is caring for Mrs. John T7fnckley. who is now improving in health.
 Charles Sherman of New Haven was recent overnight guest of his sister, Mrs. c. E. Osborne
 Robert Bevans has accepted a po- sition with. the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. and will soon move to Nichols
 The Misses Evelyn and Dorothy Seeley of Tashua were guests lasl week of Miss Evelyn Curtfss.
 Alfred Edwards Is erecting a bun- saIow on his Velvet street property and when this is completed will build a barn.
 Miss Bertha Broderick is spending some time with Mrs. Emely D. Leav. eaworth.
 Mss Pauline Smith is d represen. tatfve of this town at the Sterrs Can. ming course this week.
 The local fire company added te their fund considerably by subscrip. tions during the past week.
 Niss Ruth Beardsley has returned home after spending q week witf relatives in New Haven.
 MT. and Mrs. George Powell, Mis-, Gladys Powell spent Wednssday ( guest of Mir. and Mrs. Charles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

In devoting their time. energy and wealth to the government in wartime the members of the Vanderbilt family other American families consider their duty and their. privilege but their ;. wealth and social prominence give distinction to, their service. In American cause. the present day Van derbilts are following the example of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt known as Commodore Vanderbilt. who died
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
Two Auto Accidents
 Cause Civil Actions

Automobile accidents resulted in the bringing of two suits. both filed today in the common pleas court. Edward Morgan of this city has been sued for $1.000 by Ingemann Inge- vesten of this city. who claims lis au- tornobile was struck by the defend- ants machine. June 20 last. He de- ciares the defendant was guilty of negligence.
 The Santini Moving Express Co. or Greenwich has been sued for $750 by Frank A. Kollrner of that city. He alleges that on June 27 last his auto mobile was struck by the defendants motor truck and badly damaged. It is ciairned the motor truck driver was careless in handling the machine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

affairs, and Mrs. Vanderbilt Cat cen ter in No. 2 of accompanying pie tures) devotes much time to the re- lief of. the families of guardsmen, as is shown in the picture. Their son Corenlius, who recently enlisted in the New York national guard, is No in the pictures. No. 3 is young Will liam Henry Vanderbilt, son of the late Alfred . Gwynne Vanderbilt, brother of Colonel Vanderbilt He and Harold S. Vanderbilt (No. 5 in pictures), son of William K. Wander bilt, are now members of the United States naval forces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
N ~ W -~S. LITTLE BENNY'S
 NOTE BOOK
(By Lee Pa2e)
~ The Pied Piper of Hammerlin.

The Pied Piper of Hammerlin.
 A Play. F-erst sitizen. G, the rats serteny are fearse today. Look at that Dig one delibritly standing on its (hine legs making faces in the middle of the pavement.
 2nd sitizen. Every time I put sum- thing down. a big rat comes along and picks it up. Look at that one chasing those 2 cats up the street.
 2rd citizen Sumthing awt to be did million doIlers to whoever chases them away? Ferst sitizen. That's pritty good of ideer. I End the motion.
 End citizen. I 2rd it.
 Pied Piper Booming up). Will you reely give a million dollers to who- ever chases away all the rats? Ferst sitizen. We serteny will. Pied Piper. We'll, get in out awile. Foot toot tootle. l End sitizen. G, look at all the rats l following him! 1 srd sitizen. Maybe they know him. | Fers tsitizen. They're following him rite into the ocean! l Pied Piper Booming baek). Well, I've did it.. i End sitizen. Is that eny reason you shood stand heer blocking the. traf- f1ck? 72 Pied Piper. How about that million do1lers Ferst sitizen. Who sed enything about eny million dollers? Heers a doller Pied Piper Hay, that's a lot of diff rents between a doller and a million do1lers!
 and sitizen. Q. don't know, there's ony 999, ,9999 diffrents.
 Pied Piper. Foot tootle toot.
 3rd sitizen. G, look at all the chill dren following him. | End sitizen. Hay, stop, come back, you can have the rest.
 Pied Piper. Tootle toot.
 The end
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
Illuminating Go.
 Employe Is Bound
 Over to High Court

Raymond Hansel, 21 North avenue, an employe of the United Illuminating Co., was held in bonds of $1,00O for trial at the September term of the Superior court by Judge Frank Wilder in the city court yesterday. He is charged with having stolen 56O pounds of insulated copper wire from his employees. He was arrested Tues. day in West Haven with the wire in an auto truck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
NEW CORPORATION.

The Saltman, Bernstein, Dick Co.,, Inc, has been organized according to papers filed with Town Clerk Schultz today. The company will conduct a wholesale grocery business in this city and will be.capitalized at $75,00O starting business with $6o,0oo. Her. man Saltman, Benjamin Bernstein and Max W. Dick, all of this city, are the incorporators and the officers of the company. s--.~-- ,v.;.-.4-s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

Capt John Urquhart, 69 years old for many years postmaster at River point, R. l., was killed with the heat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
PERFECTLY SAFE

.I say, Jack, do you think I can safely ask your cousin to marry me ?''
 "Surel She told me she wouldn't marry you if there wasn't another man on arth."-Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
POLITICAL MAXIM

Never undertake anything that you can't gel, somebody to do.''-Life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

ASShon. A-~1- se
 William Liska of Bridgeport has spent a few days. with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Simon Liska.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

Mrs. William L. Osborne of Will mette, suburb of Chicago, has re- ceived notice of her appointment as an ensign in the United States navy, being one of the two women holding such commissions in the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

The Senate rejected the Hardwick bone dry amendment by a vote of 62 to A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

FLORAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. JOHN RECK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

This magnificent Georgian residence built by the late George F. Gilman for his hOme has been converted into residence club for business professional enlarged furnished with fine urnture rugs and old paintings collected abroad by Simon Lake, which have been the club The club through with billiard large porch, convertible into arlor winter and large fireplaces throughout the house. which give cheerful hOmelke anos club putting and tennis court the Manor club exclusively for the use of the club mem berhp in the Shore and Country club adjacent thereto Ga
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

FLORAL BOUQUETS JOHN RICK & SON.
 AND DESIGNS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

THE BLACK ROCK SHORE AND COUNTRY CLUB c being built for such members as have
 twenty -eght large and beautifully apponter bedrooms
 A recreation cub limited to 300 residents and 800 Rendezvous for automobiles No in oxcan liquors served but the best of food All kinds sports tennis bOang canOeing bathing fishing golf bowling alleys pool and billiards gymnasium skatinq rink beautiful tiled salt water swimming pool filtered pumped from Long Island Sound Turkish baths etc.
 For booklet describing these clubs address: