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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-22
KENTUCKY COUNTY
MAKES A PERFECT
RECORD IN DRAFT

+ Louisville. KY. Aug. 22-Larue
county, KY. the birthplace of
Abraham Lincoln, made a perfect
record in the draft, according to
the official list received here to-
day by the district board Larue
county's quota for the army was
1872 men. My 1872 were examined.
Not one claimed exemption and
not one failed to pass the physical
examination.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-22
SUED ON NOTE

Hugh F. Keegan, a local real es-
tate dealer, has been sued for $3.50 by
the Erwin NJ Jennings Co. 1t is al
legged. that on April 13 last, Keegan
gave his note for $1S9.06, which has
not been. paid, although due. An au-
tomobile owned by Keegan has been
attached in the suit. which is return
able to the September term of the
common pleas court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-22
PRICE CUTTING STARTED.

Chicago, Aug. 22-The Consumers
Co., Chicago, said to be one of the
largest retail coal dealers in the world
announced today a slash of from 81
to $3.50 on soft coal, effective I'm
mediately. This is in line with the
price fixed by President Wilson. 9th
er dealers will make similar cuts at
once it was said. It was estimated
that the reductions viii cut Chicago's
coal bill by $40, 900, ,000
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-22
Dues of Carpenters
In National Army tc
Be Paid BY Comrades

At a meeting of the Carpenters Sc
Joiners' union, Local 115, last night,
it was unanimously voted to assess all
members who stay home, 81 a aAyear
extra to pay the dues of those who are
drafted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-22
Warn Housewives of
Fake Federal Agent

Capt. E. o. Cronan warhed house
wives today to beware of the man,
who posing as a Secret Service agent
in search of slackers enters homes for
the purpose of rohbing the inmates
Mrs. Stephen Sabo, sc Morris street
allowed him to search her home yes
terday with the result that the thief
stole $50 from a purse which he dis
covered in the house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-22

British Front in France and
pelp;um Aur. 22-The British
:hapa q another oneration north
oI - da, 4ada
cdoe ~ PiCo a., a. ufw - 'ou"y' oAA
the battle SCARED ground be-
l. d Era.
tsWoot AoilS oilini cn
enberg. No details. are yet
;,.bla fra,~, 4b;s eaofoy..
nAo ~
which. was the scene OF some
a. L;sts f;oh+;nr L a
u eiD NO.
Thursday in the assault by the
p.t:sl
pritiSH.
y Meanwhile the conflict con-
4:sl .l~,& fbo,,crh -
tiifuou dJous lio, ~
Darentlv greatly diminished In
-;4L az ronad;onc
lutcliSIty,s Will ? !.
still holding the Germans Off
4. la
from the positiohS tHVy Hou
gained in the southeastern
.4 .to..-a<,x- ,,d
Aft the same time cllnRing tena-
a. ..1- x.lsta, = W ,.,,.,, ,-.s.,,s - ,,>6sts
ciVusiy " WY AAl.ioi gus Pos ~
"a, o. Sa..4;
nortlWSssoril s soCeion. ~
Fierce hand to hand lighting con-
tinued late into the ngfht, especially
IN the northwestern portion. wnicn
lies between the Germans ana NIL 40
The Germans continued 70 nlng neaVy
counter ATTACKS against the Sananlans
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-22
THE WEATHER.

Connecticut: Fair and semewhae
warmer tonight; Thursday partly
cloudy, probably showers; light var-
liable winds. becoming south.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-22

New York, Aug 22-The members
of the Belgian war mission, are the
guests of T. Roosevelt, Sr., in Oys-
ter Bay. today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-22
BATTLE FOR POSSESSION OF
The TOWN OF LENS GOES
ON WITH UNABATED FURY

Canadians Maintain AL
Captured Ground Against
Fierce Counter Attacks
Fierce Hand to Hand
Z Fighting Occurs in Ter
rain Between New Allied
Post at Hill No. 70 and
the Main German Posi-
tions.
British Launch Another
Great Offensive at Dawn
Against Fortified Posi-
tions Northeast of Ypres
on Battle Ridden Ground
Between Lankemarck and
Firezenberg - FIR Q n C h
Troops Gain Footing In
Avocourt Wood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28

and until his death, he continued to
make his home with his daughter.
Two daughters survive him, Mrs. Of
to WHITAKER of Extra, and Mrs. G.
II. Wilde, of this city. Other relatives
are two brothers who live in Ohio.
Funeral arrangements have not
yet been made and it will be impos-
sible to do so until Mrs. WHITAKER
can be located somewhere in Penn
sylvania where she went few days
ago. 1t is quite likely, however, that
interment will be made in the Extra
cemetery beside his wife.
The deceased was man of gener-
Gus impulses, and never forgot the
hospitable ways of the pioneer. He
had borne adversely bravely and en-
joyed prosperity quietly. He had
filled the various relations of life as
husband, father, and friend, and
filled them well.
When sickness overlook him he
found the best care with his daugh-
ter and her husband, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
III. Wilde, who gave him every pos
sible attention. All that human hands
could do was done to stay the hand
of death, but all to no avail. He
passed peacefully away on Tuesday
morning. Many of his old friends
of his demise, but we must all pass
the same road at some time. The
sympathy of the entire community
goes out to the two remaining
daughters, who are now left alone.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
MARRIED TUESDAY MORNING

August Conrad son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Conrad, residing five miles
south west OF town, and Miss Marie
Jensen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. En-
evold Jensen, residing three and a
half miles southwest of Audubon,
were married at st. Pauls rectory by
Father Mcdonald at nine O'Clock
Tuesday morning. The witnesses to
the ceremony were Emiel Waltz and
Miss Frances Morrissey.
Both of these young people come
from two of the very best families
of Audubon county. The bride lived
with her parents for many years on
the farm one mile east of the Sharon
store and remained there until her
family moved to the Peter Nissen
farm last March. She is.a woman of
splendid character and by her win
ming ways and pleasing personality has
won for herself wide circle of close
friends. The groom is a highly re-
spected and industrious young farm
er who has made his way in the world
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
MAKES LIBERAL DONATION

Mrs. Lois Ashby has made a dona-
ton of $500 to the Red Cross Fund
which is to be used to purchase an
ambulance. This is indeed a very
liberal donation and Mrs. Ashby is to
be commended for her evidence OF
unselfishh patriotism. There has been
talk in Audubon of doing this for
some time but nothing definite was
done until Mrs. Ashby made her an
nouncement today. Other cities had
done likewise, and we a re pleased
to chronicle that Audubon people are
Just as free and just as patriotic as
people in other cities and towns OF
Iowa.
The people of Audubon will ex-
tend a vote of thanks to Mrs. Ashby
and every citizen of the town and
county hopes that the ambulance will
soon be purchased and put into work
where 1t will do Its mission.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
DRIVE THROUGH IN AUTOMOBILE

Mrs. A. c. Harmon and son Har-
old and Mrs. Elizabeth Carr and
daughters Helen and Marjorie, left
today for their new home in Iowa
City. They are making the trip over
land in their Paige car with Master
Harold at the wheel The transforms
of the past few days have kept them
in Audubon longer than they antici-
pated. but If no unforeseen accidents
ocur they expect to reach Des Moines
tonight and finish their journey to-
morrow. Audubon people regret to
have them leave the community that
has been their home since childhood.
but everyone hopes they will like their
new home and that they will prosper
In Iowa City. The Republican will
follow them to keep them posted on
affairs In the community.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
PROMINENT AUDUBON
BUSINESS MAN MARRIED

Mr.. Earl Farr, of the Kraft Farr
Clothing Co., of this city, was united
in marriage on Monday June 25th, to
Miss Mary Henrietta Beaver, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Beaver, at
her home in Maquoketa, Iowa. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. j.
G. Morgan, pastor of the Congrcga-
tional church of Maquoketa, at high
noon in the presence of the immed-
late relatives and a few intimate
friends of the contracting parties.
The day following the marriage Mr.
and Mrs. Farr took 4 short wedding
trip, reaching Omaha yesterday and
expected to reach Audubon today.
They will be at home to their friends
in the Mrs. Townsend property in
the east part of the city after July
18th.
Mr.. Farr is one of the progressive
and responsible young business men
of this city. He came here but a few
months ago, when his company pur-
chased the clothing store from F. A.
Buthweg. Ho is gentleman of
pleasant addle ss and by his court
eous treatment has already made a
wide acquaintance. AR. Farr has
come to Audubon to make his perma-
nent home and has been given a right
royal welcome. Mrs. Farr is a prom
inent lady of high standing in her
home community and is endowed with
many graces and accomplishments
The people of Audubon will welcome
her and endeavor to make her life
in this city exceedingly pleasant.
The business men of the city find
Mr.. Farr a business man of except.
ional ability and he and his estimable
bride will be accorded every courtesy
possible. The Republican desires tc
join their numerous friends in Of
fering most hearty congratulations
and best wishes for happy and pros
porous future.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
OLD SOLDIER IS
CALLED HOME
Answers The Last Call at The Home
of His Daughter After an Ill
ness Extending over Several
Weeks

William H. Bowman, veteran OF
the Civil War, who has been making
his home with his daughter, Mrs. G.
H. Wilde, since the death of his COM
panion on April Gath 1915, died
shortly after ten o'clock Tuesday
morning. The deceased had been in
frail health for several months, but
his condition did not become alarm
ing until ten days ago when he be-
came belfast. During the past ten
days he was irrational most of the
time, and was frequently unable to
recognize his immediate family and
close friends.
While Mr.. Bowman had not been a
resident of Audubon very long, he
was we'll known to practically every
one in the city. He was great read
err and was exceptionally we'll posted
on the affairs of the day. Very few
men of hij age retained their facul-
ties as we'll as he did. He was a
good conversationalist, and the old
as we'll as the young, eagerly heard
him relate the many interesting stor-
les of war times.
Mr.. Bowman enlisted in the Civil
war on August 6, 1862, and served
for period of three years, being hon
orably discharged on June 10, 1865,
at Washington, ID. c., at the time
holding the grade o. Sergeant in Co.
B. 92nd Regiment Ohio Infantry
volunteers. He was with Sherman
on his march to the sea. He was a
member of the o. p. Morton Post 35,
G. A. R., Extra. Two years ago when
he visited the east, Mr.. Bowman had
the privilege of seeing the original
flag they marched under in a glass
case on exhibition in the state cap
itol at Columbus. Ohio.
w. II. Bowman, son of n. d. and
Marguerite Mckinley Bowman, was
born in Ohio, August 23rd, 1898. He
was married to Olive Bradfield, Feb
ruary 23 1860 near Harrisville, Ohio.
To this union three children were
born. Rose Adailade, Harriet Emma
and Bessie Myrtle. He came to Iowa
in the year 1870 and located near
Newton, Iowa, where Rose Adailade,
aged ten years, was burned to death
while starting a fire with kerosene,
which exploded A few years later
he moved to Walnut. Iowa, where he
started the first blacksmith shop. His
health failed him and he was later
appointed postmaster of Walnut,
which position he held for a term of
four years. During his incumbency
a fire broke out which destroyed the
block in which the<postoffice was To-
Gated. He succeeded in saving the
valuable papers of the postoffice by
placing them inside of a folding
lounge and putting bed clothes on top
of it,
In 1882 he moved to Extra. After
spending five years on the farm he
and his son-in-law, Otto WHITAKER.
engaged in the grocery business and
continued to conduct the business
= Nntu fire destroyed the building and
practically all of their earthly pos
sessions.
A few years ago he and his wife
made their home part of the time
with his daughter, Mrs. c. H. Wilde,
His life companion took sick and
died April cath 1915. Since then.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE
MARRIED ON TUESDAY

Tuesday morning, June 18th at
700 o'clock, at Saint Patrick 8
church occurred the marriage of
Miss Veda Minerman, of Extra, to Mr..
Phil Foley, of this city, the ceremony
being performed by Father James
Mcdonald in the presence of only the
immediate relatives of both families.
To the strains of Mendelsshon's
wedding march played by Miss
Mayme Michaels and Miss Tilda
Schmidt, the bridal party marched
to the altar, where the impressive
ceremony was said. The attendants
were Miss Marguerite Foley, sister
of the groom as bridesmaid, and Mr..
Thomas Quinlin, of Atlantic, as best
man.
The bride wore a tan suit, shoes
10 match. pink hat and carried yell
low brides roses. The bridesmaid
wore bright green suit. white shoes
and hat and carried pink sweet peas.
The groom and best man wore the
conventional black.
Immediately following the cere-
mony the bridal party went to the
home of the groom where a three
course wedding breakfast was serv-
ed by Miss Ella Gaul, of Atlantic,
after which the newly-weds went to
the Northwestern depot where they
boarded the S:45 train for Chicago.
Afterl z short honeymoon Mr.. and
Mrs. Foley will return to Audubon
to go to housekeeping on Mr.. Foley's
farm east of the city.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Minerman, of Extra,
and is one of Audubon county's most
splendid young women, and a mem
her of one of the staunchest and
truest families of the county. The
Groom IS the son of Mr.. and Mrs. nj.
T. Foley, of this city, and is an in
dustrious and capable young man.
He has demonstrated his ability as
one of the progressive and wide
awake young farmers of the county,
and will no doubt make a splendid
home for the excellent young woman
whom he has chosen as his life COM
panion. The best wishes of wide
circle of friends will follow them to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON

The six weeks infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Hocamp, of Californ-
ia, died at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Minnie Hensley, six miles north
east of Extra last Sunday. Mrs. Ho-
camp and her babe had come all the
way from California to Extra in the
hope of saving the child's life, as the
physicians thought the climate was
unsuited to its constitution. How
ever. she had been at the Hensley
home but short time when the child
died. Mr.. HOcamp was telegraphed
and he arrived in Extra yesterday to
attend the funeral which will be held
this Afternoon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28

their home on the farm where it is
hoped success and happiness will at
tend them.
There are no better or more highly
respected families in the county than
the Foley and Minerman families and
this young couple certainly start out
in life under most favorable circum-
stances.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
Soon on Firing Line

WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 27.-The epochal landing of
American troops in France cannot be fully discussed at this
time for obvious concerning the safety of other
tingents.
1t is entirely permissible say that they part of the
force which will be under the command of Major General
Pershng and for whose arrival the general and his staff have
been arranging The troops will be entirely Independent
command just the British troops working of course
with the French at the head of operations they
French soil.
When the troops have had their period of preparation be-
hind the lines they will take place the battle front and
probably will be carrying the Stars and Stripes
the assaults that steadily driving the Germans Of
France and Belgium
First Landed Tuesday
All the troops under General Pershing's command
regulars and comprise the division which President Wilson
directed proceed to France sat the earliest possible tme
information of what other troop movements may be made
surrounded by censorship insure far possible safe
voyage through the submarine
1t is permissible say what precautions taken
to get the American troop ships past the waiting German SUBJ
Marines but there doubt that the precautions
time most of the German submarine fleet withdrawn
from its attack commercial shipping to make ready
ambush the American troop ships in force
The successful landing, while of qualification to
officials here viewed from the point of being military opera
ton regarded with added significance for its moral effect in
Germany if it is permitted to become known there The ref
in the cable dispatches duplication of yesterdays
surprises nmatng that there also landing yesterday
passes without here but obviously dscoses land
ing of contingent recorded in yesterdays dispatches
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28

by close application to business and
is certainly worthy of the young wo-
man who has given her heart and
hand in his keeping.
The young people will move onto
his fathers farm where they will
soon be at home 10 their friends. The
best wishes of a host of friends will
follow them all through life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
YOUNG PEOPLES MEETING

A temperance program will be Civ
en- by the young peoples society of
the Evangelical church at Ross on
Sunday evening. A good program is
looked for and a cordial invitation
pastor of The church is Rev. Buente.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-06-28
HAIG CLOSING ON LENS
British Commander Is Believed to Be
Bringing Bold Plunge to Climax
---Germans Are Expect
ing Something.

A FRENCH SEAPORT, JUNE 27.-The second contin-
gent of American troops arrived and dsembarked this
ing
The troops landed amid the frantic cheers of the people,
who had gathered for hours before anticipation of dup
eating yesterday surprise
Enthusiasm to fever pitch when it learned that
the transports and had successfully passed the sub
marine The port speedily beagged III honor of the
occasion
All the troops arrived transferred today to
camp far distant from this point where Major General
William Sibert is installed Thence they will probably go
to point the front All the troops in excellent
shape enthusiastic the successful trip and their reception
and eager for action.
The harbor dotted with conveys The streets filed
with soldiers in khaki and with blue jackets Great numbers
Of trucks transporting immense supplies to the camp in
which the troops concentrating
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30

dicating her vote for the resolution
proposed. That:
This meeting, consisting of do
nestle workers, pledges itself to CO.
operate with employers in carrying
out the regulations Of Lord Daven-
port and the authorities on. the ques-
ton Of ratiOns to households in gen
eraL"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30

inches with cardinal or moss green.
Skirts which touch the floor all the
way around were introduced at GER
tain. recent Paris openings, and it is
well for the interested to take note
of this symptom, for the change is
undoubtedly on the way.
In millinery one naturally expects
to find the freakish without looking
very hard for it, and yet one is as
tonished to discover that grapes
made of huge blue glass beads al q
almost as charming as, say, apples
made of papier-mache. Hats are
made of tricot to match the collar
and cuffs of serge frocks, and beige
suede and black satin are combined
in a chapeau which is appropriately
finished with a fringe Of slashed
leather.
Unusual combinations Of materials
are characteristic of smart clothes.
Woods and wash stuffs are frequently
put together. A certain serge one
piece frock has a front and foot
ruffle of organdie, producing the
effect Of a coat worn over a wash
dress.
Of course, when one searches for
queer things one naturally comes
upon the obvious and wonders why it
has not happened long ago. The use
of rubber bathing suits, therefore,
does not stall one. The rubber is
combined with jersey and the whole
suit is lined with satin for comforts
sake.
TOO MUCH TWO-TMO.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30


BY Betty Brown.
lis often a joy to study the freak
ish things of fashion, and it's always
a double gIadness to find that some
oddly which costs a little will give
a much needed touch Of newness to
ones ordinary wardrobe.
Some double comfort is to be had
in the new use Of common Bingham
for bIOuses. CrOss-baTTed linen tow
cling is used for the same purpose,
but it makes a heavier blouse than
most women care to wear in warm
weather.
The idea of combining a plain coat
with a checked skirt is also as eco
nOmicaI as it is pleasing, and it will
help a good many women to adapt
last years garment to this years
wearing.
No one will especially regret the
disappearance of fuTs as summer &C
cessOries. Some women who could
afford the most expensive 'furs have
always regarded their use in summer
as simply barbarOus'- the style
has left one happy trail behind it in
the development of the long satin
scarf. Lovely scarfs are Of black
satin lined with Georgette crepe of
gay color. The extreme length of
these scarfs is three and One-haIf
yards, and their width is One-haIf
yard. They are usually weighted
with heavy tassels.
A queer idea in uneven hens is to
face them with some contrasting
color. For instance, an ordinary
blue satin dress assumes the air Of
an imported French creation when
the hem is faced to the depth of nine
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30
TOO MUCH TWo-TWo.

TOO MUCH TWO-TWo.
The old lady from the country
went to the ticket Office to inquire
how often the trains left for Kansas
City.
From two-two to two-to-tWo," re-
piled the ticket agent.
well, 1 declare" exclaimed the old I
lady, land be you the whistle? "-
Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-23
YOUNG SQUIRREL
MOTHERED BY CAT

All lovers Of Nature and especially the
study of the smaller animals, domesti-
Gated and those which may be trans
formed from their wild state to pets. will
be interested in the story told in the fol-
lowing letter, recently received bv the
Inland Fisheries and Game Commission
from a lady Somewhere in Maine:
II have in my possession small squir-
rel which lost its mother; something has
happened to her so one of my cats has
mothered the squirrel with Ter kittens I
have become SO attached to it that I
would like to know If I may keep it. It
has the liberty of running all around the
kitchen. For his bed he has selected nv
husbands old overcoat pocket He is
comfort to the kittens, as he hunts the
feas on them"
The commission replied that II the
squirrel was Of the gray species, the onlv
kind protected by Names game laws.
permission was granted her to keep the
squirrel in her care