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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05
OCCUPATION fer Women.

Working in silver is one of the
most fascinating occupations open to
women. The work, though absorbing,
is not arduous and may be remunera-
tive almost from the start. The ma
terials are not costly, and few tools
are required The work is done at
home, and more than one clever girl
has interested herself in designing
unique buckles and bangles.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05

"But do you tAint" said Manager
Fiasco, that you can stand the oner-
Gus duties of the villains role? You
must remember that you have to be
kicked from a third-story window,
that in the fire scene the whiskers are
burnt off your face, and in the final
climax you are first beaten to a pulp
and then thrown into caldron of
boiling OIL The applicant smiled.
"All that will be child's play to me,
sir" he replied. II once paraded with
the Orangemen on ST. Patrick's day
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05

A French method of taking it out"
III an Cpl cnent has been invented by
the Marquis de Dion, prominent
member G 80 French chamber of
deputies The marquis got annoyed
Nth tt French government, and In
oren to emharrass It as much. as
Iss bic recently advised his con-
in Brittany to withdraw
! Eos Is from the National Saw
SANK. iarge Withdrawals from
sayings hank took place in con-
zee
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05

Indigestion is not only the most
prevalent of all diseases, but is the
most far-reaching in it's complications.
saws DIR. Latson, in Health Culture.
In recognition of this fact brilliant
medical man has said: There Is but
one disease-indigestion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05
me Uooo,

Though 1t is now close on 300 years
since the last living dodo disappeared
the memory of the bird still lives
among " T., dying, indeed, 1T fur
nisbed liz nth a standard expression,
SO to speak, CT things and customs
which have passed OFT of being
Country Life.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05
A CONVENTION PRIMER
Important Information Concerning Past and
Coming NatiOnal Political COnOentions.

THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION OF 1908
will the Republican convention of 1908 be heidi
At Chicago, June 49,
How many delegates will there be-
Including those from the territories, $50.
How many votes will be necessary to nominate
A majority of the whoe-491.
representation from each state and terrtory2
1t is shown below:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05
A CONVENTION PRIMER
Important Information Concerning Past and
Coming National Political ConUentions.
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS.

Who issues the the party conventional
The national committee which also selects the temporary chair
convention who presde Immediately after the convention
chairman of the national committee and
prayer has been offered.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05

the address by the temporary chairman the
temporary officers selected by national committee announced
following committees: Permanent organization, rules and
order Of business credentials resolutions These committees are
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05
DIFFERING CONVENTION RULES

In what way does the procedure Democratic conventions differ
from Republican,
Fret in the number required nominate The Republicans
que only majority while the Democrats require twotird
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05
Misplaced Confidence

Verse and Picture by r. j. DEAN :.
"a tiger he is harmless, quite
If you look straight in his eye"
Said a nature taking man.
Father qcdS induced to try
This most unique little plan:
Note, If any more acere said
Would 1T SholC reverence for the dead?
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05

The season for farmers Institutes
wal soon be on. In fact, some have
already been held in the section where
the work of tick eradication will begin.
This Is very important part of the
work being done throughout Missis-
sippi to improve the condition of the
people. The interest manifested grows
stronger every year and the result is
gratifying indeed. Where few years
back only one institute was called for
In q county, now there are requests for
q number. Then only a few attended
and listened with suspicion to the
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-06-05

The telephone to every farm house,
rural mail deliveries to your door, and
many other progressive innovations,
tend to make farm life in Mississippi
more inviting. Push these improve
ments.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17

churches united in the South church. Mrs Fred Strong was the leader.
 Mrs Frank Knox Is improving slow ly.
 The Sunshine society of the North church held their annual election of officers, last week Wednesday after noon, meeting with Mrs George Cowles.
 Mrs Truman Wheeler has been visit ing her sister, Mrs Shaeffar, the past week.
 Miss Eva Allen is boarding with Mrs F. A. Minor, this winter.
 Mrs Clifford Hicock played the North church organ on Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17
A HIGHER HEALTH LEVEL.

l have reached a higher health level since l began using Dr Kings New Life Pills" writes Jacob Springer, of West Franklin, Maine. "They keep my stomach, liver and bowels working just right" If these pills disappoint you on trial, money will be refunded at R. H. Beers X Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; P.J. Gar win, Bethel; L. Goulette, Stevenson; H. w. Osborn, Easton; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Smith Bros., Cornwall Bridge; Connery Bros, Georgetown; J, M. Sullivan, Bedding Ridge; G. F. Baker, Hawleyville; G. w. Hurlburt and Co.,, Roxbury; Allen Joyce, Rox- bury Station; e. w. Hatch, Bridge water; W. N. Noble, New Milford; k. H. Beardsley, New Preston; Cogswell & Wettereau, Washington Depot; Harry Brown, Southbury; c. P. Will Hams, South Britain; Perkins Bros., Warren; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill; drug stores. 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17

U7 A. g.; W - .5ss .1sss r N. Bear, tue :, i0e Eiaa FogaH2E lgqa 6,r e;cno+rra <W Z. / e.''--,,''''.n-'s' e.'-, sd f''' of CT0>H.,S1' Z "'
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17
Wilbur Kilborn, so long superintendent

Wilbur Kilborn, so long superintendent of our Sunday school, and most active in every good work amongst us, and Mrs Nettie Solon Booth, also in the very prime of life and usefulness. In June, Charles Beach, at the time of his death absent from us, but long a member of our church and we'll known in our midst died. Mrs Hermon John- son, one of the few of our Swedish population who always kept her mem- bership with us, died in July, and Mrs Sarah E. Bryan, another of the old and faithful members of the church in December. It has been a year, the losses of which will long be felt among US. There has been remarkable in- crease in the gifts of the church during the year. Our collections have been larger than for many years. By its plate offerings the church received al- most exactly $1,OOO. Of this sum $7OO was for outside charities and $500 for work and service in our town. The Woman's Foreign Missionary society raised $214, the largest sum this so- ciety ever raised, The Sunday school, S16O. The Homeland Circle, $42. The c. E. society, $31 and the Daughters of the Covenant, $27. This makes the whole sum of gifts S1474, most gen. erous and unusual increase of charity. We believe that it has been year of the blessing of God. We are deeply grateful for the Providences of the year; and we unite in prayers that the Spirit may continue to direct our way and make us fruitful servants of the Kingdom" < #
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17
Marketable.
NOTES FROM ST ANDREWS

ANsSA SA fAt'NNDV
 Service at the rectory on New Years day with a small attendance. Also Sunday, January 5. being very in element day only small congregation were out.
 Rev and Mrs Hooker were enter tained on Monday evening, January 6, at Mrs Toohey's.
 Mrs c. P. Denslow made a very short visit at Mrs Pollock's over Christmas.
 Roy Denslow and Charles Evans, who were in Marbledale for the holi- days, have gone home.
 Miss Helen Toohey has gone back to New Milford to school.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Pete IS and fam fly were guests at MT Tomlinson's.
 Miss Esther Toohey of Talladega, Ala., kindly remembered her friends this way with mistletoe.
 V. B. Hatch is home from the New Haven hospital but suffers much pain from his bruised shoulder.
 Mrs w. o. Corning returned with her daughter, Mrs White, for an indefinite visit. In the meantime Miss Eliza Brett takes excellent care of Mir Corn- ing.
 Beautiful weather overhead, but muddy under foot and good for colds.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17

A liniment for chilblains that was never known to fail, is made as fol- lows: one ounce spirits camphor. one onuce spirits turpentine. one ounce Neatsfoot oil. Shake it we'll before using. -..E ~.e .. .-.
 Miss Clara and her brother. Master Louis Randall, returned. FIiiay noon, from visit to friends in Derby and Bridgeport
 Harold Pond from New Haven was at his uncle's and aunt's. Mir and Mrs Leslie Randall's, last week.
 MT and Mrs M. 5. Woodruff were out to the Woodruff homestead on Church Hill. last Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17
The Ncwtown Bee
 Newtown, Friday, January l, 1908,
OUR NEIGHBORs.
Washington
WASHlNGT0N'S NEW GIRLS
 SCHOOL.

WASHlNGT0N'S NEW GIRLS
 SCHOOL.
 Much interest has been shown by townspeople and the strangers within the gates in the new school for girls, which Miss Davies has recently moved from Washington Green to new site at the east end of the town. The new structure retains it's old name. Wyke- ham Rise, and is situated on the Litch- field road one half mile from the post office and a mile and a half from the Washin gton depot.
 The school stands on land owned by R. s. Barnes, New York publisher, who employed Tracy Brothers of Water
 bury to carry out the plans of Archi- tects Barnes X Ludlow. The new build ing, which is reported to have cost over $50, ,00O, has pure water supply from springs on the ground and the rooms which are arranged to accom- modate over 40 students, are nicely fur nished, heated by steam, and lighted by electricity. The second floor of the main building contains "a large dining hall, library, recitation rooms and girls parlors. An excellent and we'll equipped gymnasium occupies large portion of the fourth floor, where reg ular work is required of each student under a trained superior. Diplomas are given by Miss Davies to those com pleting a regular course of study and students who desire may prepare for college entrance examinations, prefer ence being given to "Bryn Mawr." Elective studies are offered for those who wish a special course. Training in mathematics, Latin and the modern languages form a large part of the school curriculum.
 Wykeham Rise conducts school pa- per and the students not only edit the paper but print it under their own roof tree. For exercise the girls are al- lowed their own saddle horses if the parents desire them kept at the stables and basket ball and tennis, coasting, | skating, etc.. form part of the sports in season. l
 A small separate building to be used in case of contagion is in the process of construction and will answer the plan of an infrmary in case of infectious diseases. The resident pupils pay S750 per year. The kindergarten and pri- mary grades ot day pupils $50, and the more advanced students, $l0O per year. Extra charges are also made for laun- dry, text books, seat at church, music or drawing. About 15 day pupils are enrolled and about 35 boarders. There are in the neighborhood of 10 instruct 1 ors, including the principal and vice Miss Mabel E. Bowman. The situation of the school is ideal and a host of friends and we'll wishers as- sure a bright future for Wykeham Rise.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17
TO MAINTAIN THE OPEN SHOP" "

TO MAINTAIN THE OPEN SHOP" "
 The American Shear & Knife Co.,, which is working nine hours, five days, while many other shops in this line are working on three or four days or less, have posted the following mo- tice in their place of business: "This is an open shop. We have no objection to any of our employees joining a union but we will not discriminate between union and non union men. The only qualifications that are demanded of our employees are that they be honest, painstaking in their work and reason able in their demands. The conduct of our business we insist must remain under our control. We listen to griev- ances and discuss them with our men individually or by committee, but will not receive the committee that has been instructed to enforce any de- mands laid down by their unions. I American Shear 6 Knife Co.,, H. s. Darmitzer, President and Treas urer.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17
ROMFORD NOTES.

Albert Seamans has left the employ of John Black and returned to Madi- son.
 Lester F. Harvey made business trip to Stamford, last week.
 Crockett Brothers were about here, last week, looking for another piece of woodland. #
 Dayton Durley of Bethany was here, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17
Woodbury.

ARRIVALS AT THE CURTIS
 HOUSE.
 H. H. Worthin gton, Springfield, Mass.
 Michael Kilbride, Sandy Hook. . Paul Brown, E. L. Hellman, w. G. Smith, Fred Trott, J. H. Cowles, O. s. Cowles, Waterbury.
 R. H. Newell,s Uxbridge, Mass. c. H. Wellington, Oxford, Mass. E. K. Herrick, s. w. Barber, H. L. Bishop, Bridgeport.
 w. H. Prindle, Allison P. Smith, Newtown. John Hanlon, w. F. Hoyt, New Ha- ven. .... :. Ole Oleson, Danbury.
 F. P. Alvord, Springfield, Mass. T. P. Bronson, Sr., Middlebury. H. M. Bates, A. C. Wurts, Hartford. J. J. Mccarthy, Boston.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17
A REMARKABLE RECORD.

That is remarkable record, indeed, which William c. Futile, Woodbury's s efficient tax collector. has made in col lecting thepresent tax due November 1. Amount of taxes assessed, SIS, 403.- 37. Amount collected up to January 1, 1908, Sl2,976. The editor doubts if this result can be excelled in any town in the state. MT Futile has had the position for 13 years and does the work for the petty sum of $l0O. The town could easily afford to pay him S2OO. CHURCH AND PERSONAL MEN
 TION.
 The week of prayer was observed in all our churches with special meeting s. On Friday evening of last week the Christian Endeavor meetings of both
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17
Don't Worry

 about that grip or cold Linonine will cure you. It has a record of thous- ands of cures of coughs and colds. There isn't a cold it will not relieve immediately and cure it in a short time.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts upon the bowels and thereby drives the cold out of the system. It contains no opiates-it is pleasant to take and is highly recommended for children. Sold by Henry Rupf, New town, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17

Mrs L. D. Fem, who has been at her daughters, Mrs Whitehead's. .lhas re- turned home.
 The creamery meeting was postponed on account Of illness of secretary.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-17
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
 NOTES. ... "

The 165th annual meeting of the Congregational church was observed on January 2. The roll call was re- sponded to by a large number and TO sat down to a bounteous dinner in the chapel. The dinner was efficiently managed by Mrs Ellsworth Fenn and her capable assistants. The following is the standing committees report for 1907, and printed circulars of same were 5found. .insall the pews: The activ- ities of our church have continued in their regular course through the year. Morning services were held every Sun day. The Christian Endeavor society has conducted Sunday evening services,
 usually at the Town hall, but through the spring on the GreenA A church wag- on from Romford was a new aIl help- ful experiment in connection with our morning services during the summer. There nave been nine additions to the church during the year. eight of these on profession of faith. Five adults have been baptized and one infant. The pastor, as officiated at three weddings. There has been a loss of membership larger than usual. Seven letters of dismission have been granted, and five of our members have died during the year. Early in the year we lost on the same day two of our most loved helpers among the younger people.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-03-06
SOUTH DAKOTA COUPLE
MARRIED IN THE DARK
PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN AND
BRIDE HAVE KNOT TIET
IN GLOOM.

Lead, s. D.-Marriage always has
been called "a leap in the dark, but 1t
remained for Miss Rose Hynan of this
city to be married literally in the dark.
Her marriage to James NJ. Fontalne,
q leading young business man of the
town, perhaps was the most remark
able on record in the northwest coun'
try. After the young woman had
promised to become Mrs. FOntalne she
began to look forward to the wedding
day with regret, if not absolute fear.
Naturally shy in society, she believed
she would be embarrassed and Devil
dered when in the presence of large
company of friends she took Mr.. ron
tame for better or worse. she
feared she might faint away, or make
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-03-06
By the Uncertain Light Of the Candle.

such a spectacle of herself that she
forever would be shamed. Mr.. Fon-
tame tried to persuade her that no
one would make fun Of her or IN any
wav would attempt to make her life
miserable. She would not believe him
and was almost on the point of break
ing her engagement and calling the
wedding off, when her lover made the
proposition that they be married IN
the dark
Accordingly, they began to lay their
plans. The groom-tobe did not let
any one in on the secret except his
best man, Henry ]. Spooler. The wed
ding night arrived, and 100 or more
guests filed into the brides home.
They were greeted with the sight of a
profusion of bridal roses and other
beautiful floral decorations. .
The guests all were seated, and
were awaiting the arrival of the bridal
couple when Mr.. Spooler, the best
man" turned off the electric lights. AT
first all was CONSERVATION. The Wis
itors could not imagine what was the
matter. Then Mr.. Spooler announced
that the wedding would take place in
the dark, save for a candle which
would be placed in such a position that
the minister coNld see his lines.
Presently the bride and groom ap'
peared at a side door. They quickly
stepped to their ,plaees where, by the
uncertain light of the candle thelr
faces scarcely could be seen. ihe
minister spoke the few wC'os NAV
made them one, and, before the newil.
dered guests were aware of what aao
happened, the happy couple escaped
from the room and entered q carriage
They were driven to the depot, where
they boarded a train for the east
When the carriage left the house the
lights were turned on. Every corner
of the house was searched, but nc
trace of the runaway couple could be
found. Mrs. Fontaine not only mao
hidden her bushes, but she had pre-
vented any one seeing her wedding
gown. although it was just as beautl
full as it would have been had the
wearer consented to a wedding IN inc
"nmelight."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-03-06
THE MAN BEHIND THE pLow.
ne 10 the Prime, Essential Man III.
World Needs.

""e, essential Man the
World Needs.
mere are but few things in this
world that are so attractive so suh.
Stantiaily needed, SO universally de-
Tended upon, SO unreservedly discrimt
mated against, as "the man behind the
plow."
The man behind the plow" has for
several years in the past PLAYED hut a
small part in the affairs of State, DO.
liucally, financially or scientifically, 50
Tar as his laying plans and carrying
them out are concerned.
We have reached the day, however,
When the man behind the pillow" s
going to have something to say. He is
going to be heard, and he had better
be needed. The people who will cor
tinue their efforts to press him will no
doubt be wiped off the face of the
earth, for he is in no condition or TEN.
per to be trifed with any longer. He
is not unreasonable in his demands.
he IS not ever-exactlng in his obliga-
tlons, but he is determined and un-
1llnchlng when he is once aroused to
the point where he will battle for his
rights. and to that point he has been
aroused in the last three years.
The man behind the pillow" is, has
been, and will ever be "the staff of our
nations life" Without him our coun.
try would be weak, insignificant, poor
and unexpected. but with him we are
| powerful, we are rich, we are honOred
we are strong. Then why should not
the man behind the plow". have a
voice? Why should he not command
ard be obeyed? Why should he not
sly Go, and the balance of our people
50? Why should he not say Come
and the classes Of our nation come!
Again we ask why, and we call on the
world to answer why the farmers
should not be the most respected, the
most intelligent and the most com
handing people of our nation?
We do not want to pat the farmer on
the back, or boost him, but We simply
want to express facts, and just here
we want to say that if the farmer does
not occupy the place to which he is en-
titled, he has nobody to blame but
himself. If he is willing TO sit idly by
and see others usurp the authority anC
powers that belong to him, and grint
the very life blood out of his wife ant
children, certainly &c can look upo1
himself as nothing else but sorry
naVe.-Union News.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-03-06
SAVES LIFE Of
An INDIAN CHIEF
JOHN CUDAHY, JR., SON OF CHI.
CAGO PACKER, DRAGS PONCA
RULER FROM WATER.
OFFERS DAUGHTER AS REWARD
Youth Declines Dusky Maiden-ls
Badly Injured by Heroic Feat and
Tsibe Holds Dance to Aid
His Recovery
His Recovery.

Bliss, Okla.-John Cudahy, Jr., son
of the Chicago packer, is the hero OF
Oklahoma, and were he willing he
could have the daughter of the chief
of the Ponca Indians for his bride.
The other day, at the peril of his life,
young Cudahy saved the life OF Horse
Eagle, ruler of t!~2 Poncas, when the
chief was struggling in the ice-filled
waters of Salt Fork river
With two ribs broken, his face and
scalp badly lacerated, and threatened
with pneumonia from his plunge into
the chilly river, Cudahy lies in a bed
at the 101 ranch, happy that he sur
vived and that the rescued Indian es-
capped unframed.
OverjOyed that their loved leader
was saved to him and to show their
gratitude to his brave rescuer, the
Ponca braves performed one of their
weird religious dances on the plain
surrounding the ranchhOuse-a dance
that is an appeal to the Great Father
to spare their hero and give young
Cudahy back his breath and strength.
While young Cudahy, who came to
the ranch recently to recuperate, was
cantering along the banks of the Salt
Fork the other morning, he met with
the remarkable adventure, which, If he
would take an Indian bride, might one
day make him chief of the Poncas.
Hearing shouts from the river, Cud-
ahy investigated and found Chlef
Horse Eagle, heavily laden with his
trappings, astride his pony, struggling
among the floating cakes of ice in the
water. Entangled in stirrup strap and
reins, it was but a matter of a few
minutes until the red chief would be
ready for the happy hunting grounds
Without moments hesitation young
| Cudahy leaped from his horse and
plunged into the icy waters, open
knife in hand Cutting the straps
that held the redman to his pony, the
rescuer dragged the almost exhausted
Indian to the bank and shouted Tor