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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27

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my days. I'm kinder sot on you, you
see, and 1 don't want nobody else"
During the next month things went
along as usual, and there was no fur
Their reference to matrimony. Then
Abel was sent for, and as he reached
the widows house she said:
"Abel, my sister, over at Tompkins-
| vile, is sick and has sent for me. I'm
goin' over and may be gone three or
four days"
"Well, I'll run things the best can
while you're gone" he replied.
"What / want you to look out for In
particular is that old speckled hen:
You know I've had her for the last
ten years, and I've learned to think
good deal Of her. She hain't well tall
Jest now, and l hate to go away and
leave her. She's got signs of the pip.
and If should come back and find her
dead it would almost break my heart.
Abel, l want you to be kind to her. l
want you to sympathize with her. l
want you to doctor and nurse her."
"Ill do it, Aunt Martha. I'll jest put
in all my time nursin' her up. I'll be
Jest as kind to her as would be to a
baby"
That's coed of you. She's only a
critter, but when one gifts use to a crit
ter he can even love an old speckled
hen She amt laid an egg for these
five years past, but she's got hold on
my affections for the eggs she used t.
lay. Why, she's laid over a hundred
with double yolks, and one time she
fit and licked chicken hawk"
You go right on, wilder. and leave
it all to me-" said the farmer. I'll dc
jest as much for that old hen as
would for brother l hain't sot VI
a night for the last twenty years, but
if she's taken bad | shan't close my
eyes till yon git back"
The widow departed. and half al
hour later Abel was carrying the old
hen home under his arm. The three
days went past, and the widow re
turned. She had only entered hel
house when the farmer appeared with
the hen in basket. He had hel
wrapped in red wooden cloths. She
smelled Of camphor and various lini
ments. Her toes had been trimmed
and creased, and he had applied salve
to her comb. With prclI deliberate
ness he removed wrap after wrap and
finally reached the last end and set the
hen down on the floor with
There she is. Aunt Martha, and jest
as good as she was five years ago. I've
worked over her for three days, an(
Pm tellin' you there hain't a hen il
the hull county can come up to her"
How splendid of you, Abel-hov
splendidr' gasped the widow, and as
If to corroborate her words the her
raised her head. swelled out her breas
and tried to give utterance to a crow
"See that-hear that, widder?" asked
Abel
Yes, / do, and, oh, Abel''-
us your heart teched, widder?
ut is, and-and"-
"And you'll be mine?'
That was in March, and they were
married in May, and the old speckle(
hen was alive at last accounts an(
making efforts to return to her duty
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27
Who the Mound Builders Were.

Who were the mound builders of
North America? The Rev. DR.. Bryce
of Winnipeg has examined large
number of these interesting struc-
lures and is of the opinion that they
were built by the Toltecs and mark
the course of the Toltec immigrat ton
from the south along the Mississippi
and Ohio to the great lakes and the
ST. Lawrence. along the Missouri and
along the Mississippi proper to the
Rainy and Red rivers. This would
make the earliest mound date from
about 100 A. D.-Boston Herald.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27
The Old
Hen.
By M. QUAD.
Copyright. 1908. by T. c. Mcclure.

The Thompsons and the Browns,
farmers, had been neighbors for ten
years, when in the same year Abel
Thompson was left a widower and
Aunt Martha Brown widow. Plenty
Of people said it would be only natural
for the two to marry after a year or
so, but what the principals in the
case thought of it did not come out
for over two years. The farmer
and the widow saw each other every
day during this time. She continued
to run her farm by the help of hired
man, but he was more or less interest
ed. They sat together of evenings and
talked of everything but what other
people were talking about.
1t was one evening in winter after
the farmer had imbibed a quart of
cider and eaten three or four apples
and realized the loneliness of his own
home that he hitched around on his
chair for awhile and then said:
"Widder, there was a windmill man
along today. He wants to put up a
mill for me in the spring"
Eyes, windmill men come long about
once in so often" she replied.
"He pears to have a purity good
MILL
"Yes?'
"And the price is purity reasonable"
"Yes?"
1--WE wasn't talkin' about windmills
all the time," continued Abel as he
motioned for another glass Of cider
1--WE was talkin' about other things"
"They are great folks to CAB. I've
known 'em to hang around all day and
do nothin' but talk"
"That windmill man said folks was
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27
FIRST NIGHTS.
The Way They Affected Some Famous
French PIaywriahts.

The Way They Affected Some Famous
French PIaywrishts.
The first night with authors is view
ed with different feelings. This is how
it affected some famous French play
wrights. Sardou's nervousness was
able to preserve his sangfroid. AS
soon as the curtain rose Dumas pere
would betake himself to a restaurant
and dine from as many courses as his
new piece had acts. His son reported
on the success of the piece. At the
venture" Lamartine found his work so
tedious that he went to a cafe and
read the papers. Balzac when he pro-
duced Resources de Quinola' spent
the day in selling tickets at rate
higher than at the box Office and reap
ed a fine return.
Paul de Kock, seated In the orches-
ira, we also read, protested against
his piece and made so much noise that
his neighbors demanded silence. Cas-
mir Delavigne remained at home.
Alexandra Sonnet went to be shaved
when Jeanne dare" was produced.
The barber had finished one cheek
when the author cried: stop! Here
are 80 sous. Go round to the theater
and see If they hiss or applaud the
piece" The barber returned, saying:
at is a success, monsieur. They ap-
plaud." "Since it is a success" re-
nlied the author. shave. the other"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27
A LARGE Toast.

A prominent man. unexpectedly In
vited to an entertainment. found him
self called on for toasts among others.
He was unprepared; but, being quick
thinker. he arose and said, II toast to
the toast that was toasted by the toast
err who had toasted all the toasts that
were ever toasted by toaster."-La-
dies Home Journal.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27
Scribe appeared IN the best OF spirits

Scribe appeared IN the best OF SPLITS
and encouraged the actors, but at the
end he became nervous and tore his
handkerchief with his teeth. Rossini
walked about the back of the stage
with his cane in his hand. Auber was
never present on the first night OF his
works. and Bayard on reaching the
stage is reported to have said that he
experienced sudden illness.-New York
Mail.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27
MISERY IN STOMACH.
And Indigestion vdnishes In Five Min
uteS and You feel Fine.

Why not start now-today, and
forever rid yourself of stomach
trouble and indigestion? A dieted
stomach gets the blues and grumbles.
Give 1t goodseat. then take Pape's
Diapepsin to start the digestive
juices working. There will be no
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27
His Strona Point.

''It is true" said a friend. 'that you
have amassed a great fortune. But
your grammar
"Never mind the grammar" said
Mr.. Dustin Stax. This Is an era of
specifications. may be weak in
some branches. but I'm an authority
on the possessive Washington
Star.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27
fhankfulness.

Thankfulness," said Uncle Eben,
cain muffin but the common sense
needful to recognize some of de good
things dis world is chock full off,
Washington Star.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27
A Secret.

Sparks-I wonder why 1t is woman
let's out everything you tell her? Sharks
My dear boy, woman has only two
views of a secret-either it is not
worth keeping or it is too good to keep.
London Opinion.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27
Writing For Money.

Green-I hear your wife is an au-
thoress. Does she write for money :?
Breen-I never receive a letter from
her that she writes for anything else.
Town Topics.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-01-27

A great man is made up of qualities
that meet or make great OCCASIONS
Lowell.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21

winning their respective contests. The
lineups and Summarizes.
Acorns-Martin rf, Lewis If, Jones c
Moran RIB, Cochrane Id.
Semper Parati club-Mott 10, Whit
ford rb, Johnson C, Powell If, Erick-
son IF.
Score, Acorns 81, Semper Parati 6;
baskets from floor, Martin 5, Jones 3
Moran, Coohrane, Powell, Mott; fouls
called, on Martin 8, Lewis 3, Moran
Jones, Whitford, Powell, Erickson;
baskets from free tries, Mott 2, Jones;
free tries missed, Mott 6, Jones 2; ref
cree, S. B. Doolittle; umpire, Robert Q
Snow; timer, Lathrop; time, is min
ute halves; scorer, Hill.
Urbans-Ashton rf Klley If, Lyman
C, Whittemore frb, Rosebrook Id.
Excelsiors-Higgins 10, Pearl RIB
Brown c, Andrews If, Sears IF.
Score, Urbans 30, Excelsiors 9; bask-
cts from floor, Kelley Z, Lyman 5, An
drews 2, Sears. Ashton; fouls called
on Sears 4, Lyman 8, Rosebrook 8
Pearl 2, Kelley, Andrews, and team
foul on Excelsiors; baskets from free
tries, Kelley 4, Sears 8; free tries
missed, Sears 8, Kelley 2, Lyman 2
Brown; referee, Robert o. Snow; UNI
pire, S. B. Doolittle; timer, Lathrop;
time, 10 minute halves; scorer, Hill.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
WEDDING.
Campbell. Calhoun.

Charles Henry Campbell of South
Manchester and Miss Mary J. Calhoun
of WiIlimantic were united in mar
riage Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
at st. Joseph's church. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John J. F1em-
ming. pastor of the church. Miss Jo-
sic Tangy of Springfield, Mass, was
bridesmaid, and George Campbell, a
brother of the groom. of South Man
chester, was best man. After the GER
emory a nuptial high mass was cele-
brated. The bride wore a handsome
dove colored directoire gown, with hat
to match and carried an ivory prayer
book. The bridesmaid was dressed in
a dark blue directoire gown, with hat
to match.
There was special music during the
services. including solos by Miss Lo-
reta Maxwell Miss Agnes O'Neill, John
Pickett and William Hussey. At the
close of the mass a reception was held
at the home of Mrs. Charles Bedding,
sos Main street, a sister Of the bride,
attended by a number Of relatives and
friends. Dinner was served at noon
and Mr.. and Mrs Campbell left for
their wedding tour Wednesday eve
ming. Upon their return they will
make their home in South Manchester.
The bride is only a recent conner to
this city, but during her residence here
she had made many friends and re-
ceived many handsome and useful
wedding gifts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
SOLDIERS BURIAL
For 5enajah E. Smith, Member of 21st
Regiment, c. v.

The funeral of Benajah Eli Smith
was held from his home, 67 Quercus
avenue, Wednesday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock, and was largely attended. A
number of the members of the Twen-
ty-first regiment were present from
out OF town and a large delegation
from Francis s. Long post No. 30.
G. A. r. There were delegations from
the Venerable club Of Windham, East
ern Star lodge, Order of the Eastern
Star. the A. 0. u. W., and the Wo-
mans Relief corps. The floral tributes
were numerous and included many
handsome set pieces among them a
floral square and compass from East
ern Star lodge, a star from the order
of the Eastern Star, wreath from the
Venerable club shield from the A. o.
L. w, and many flowers from individ-
uals.
The casket was draped with the Am
erican flag Rev. w. S. Beard, pastor of
the First Congregational church was
the officiating clergyman, and eulogiz-
ed the deceased in fitting terms. Mrs.
Emma Jackson Chesbro sang One
Sweetly Solemn Thought" and abide
With Me-" during the service.
The body was taken on the o'clock
train this morning to Hartford and
from there to Poquonock via trolley
Tor burial. KEY w lllIdNl - EEeIlllSS
of East Hartford will be in charge of
the service at the grave. The hon
orary bearers are John H. Thatcher OF
Hartford Wilbur T. Rogers Of Meri-
den and Selah G. Brakeman Of Shelton.
all members of the department Of Con-
necticut. G. A. r., Capt. Charles Fen
ton. Capt. George Shepard and J. B.
Baldwin, all Of this city, members OF
the TweDty-fi first regiment. The active
bearers will be the three sons, Bena-
jah L. Smith of New Haven. Frank
NJ. and Ellison S. Smith of this city,
Frank H. Deming, a son-in-law, and
the nephews. r. M. Ensign of Winsted,
T. B. Ensign Of Berlin and George T..
and William Hathaway of Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21

Otto 3. Robinson is in Providence.
Austin Boss is in New York on bust
ness.
Arthur D. Chaffee was in New York
Wednesday.
Mrs. John E. Brick was in Hartford
Wednesday.
]. O'Brien of Hartford was in town
Wednesday.
Myrtle Cunningham was a Hartford
visitor Wednesday.
P. D. Donahue was in Hartford for
the day wednesday.
Miss Bridget Dryer was in North
Windham Wednesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l. Bill are in New
York for a few days stay.
James Hillhouse has gone to New
London for brief stay.
Mrs. George Wilcox was in Hart
ford for the day Wednesday.
Daniel Mccormick Of Norwich Wis
tied friends in this city Wednesday.
Mrs. Thomas Sullivan of Prospect
street was a Hartford visitor Wednes-
day.
Miss Emily Heating of Main street
has gone to South Manchester for q
brief visit
Miss Annie c. Reagan of Union
street has returned from weeks stay
in New Haven.
Mrs. c. S. Boss of Church street has
gone to New London TO visit her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Grace.
Frank L. Powell of the Windham
Garage company is attending the auto
mobile show in New York.
NJ. A. Sullivan and brother, Timothy
Sullivan, of Jackson street, were IN
Hartford on business Wednesday.
Peter Hardman, superintendent Of
the American Thread company's mills
Of this city, has gone to New York or
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Frank Bugbee ant
Misses Ida and Rose Hall of Soutf
Wellington have gone to New York t.
attend the automobile show.
Governor George L. Lilley, who wa:
the guest Of honor at the military bal
in Norwich, Tuesday evening, passet
through this city on his way back t.
Waterbury Wednesday.
Mrs. Edmund Smith, accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Hattie Smith o.
Springfield, and her niece, Miss Ger
trude Smith of Main street, has gone
to Providence to visit Mrs. William
Pa ffarfv
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21

Mayor John J. McGarry will trans
nit today through authorized channels
the sum of SS5.85, which represents
the receipts from the sacred concert
given last Sunday evening for the
benefit of the Italian earthquake SUI
ferers.
Mrs. Charles L. Nado of Danielson,
who is i'll, is at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Allard.
George A. Hancock Of Bristol called
on friends in Putnam Wednesday.
Mrs ]. H. Mann is confined to her
home by Illness.
J. H. McGrath Of New York visited
with relatives in Putnam Wednesday.
Caucus Next Tuesday.
The caucus to decide on the appoint
ment Of q county commissioner to fill
the vacancy caused by the expiration
Of the term Of z. H. Cortiss on July
Tuesday.
To WrestIe in February.
Barette, the Canadian wonder, and
Fritz Hanson, the Worcester wrestler,
are matched to meet in this city in
February. The last time the pair met.
at st. Johns hall, Hanson won on the
strength of his opponents failure to
throw him twice within an hour as
Trouble Men at Work.
The telephone and telegraph linemen
have cleared up the damage to the
wires caused by the recent ice storm.
$4,000 Paid.
The twenty thousand dollars due the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company from the city OF
Putnam as the city's share Of the re-
cent railroad improvements has been
paid and the matter is closed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
Installation Of w. 3. c.

Following a regular meeting in G. A.
r. hall Wednesday evening Francis
S. Long w. r. c., No. rs, held its
postponed installation of officers. The
affair was quiet, owing to recent deaths
in families of both the local corps and
post. The installation was conducted
by Past President Mrs. Marion E.
Storrs, who installed these officers:
President, Mrs. Louise A. Goss; senior
vice president, Miss Clara Clark; jun
Tor vice president, Mrs. Hattie Bolles;
secretary, Mrs. George H. Deming;
treasurer, Mrs. Annie E. Lyman;
cChalain, Mrs. Lucinda Jordan; con-
ductOr. Mrs. Eleanor Benner; guard,
Miss stella Squires; assistant conduc-
tor. Mrs. Mary Whitaker; assistant
guard, Mrs. Clara Kinney; first color
bearer, Mrs Ida Williams; second col
or bearer. Mrs. Carrie Hall; third col
or bearer. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilton;
fouth color bearer, Mrs. Clara Tinker;
patriotic instructor, Mrs. Fannie A.
Larkins; press correspondent, Mrs.
Sara w. Fenton; musician, Mrs. May
Van Vandt.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
FIRST ANNUAL BANQUET.
Y. M. C. A. Meets With Gratifying
Success - Speeches by Prof. J. B.
Stanton and General Secretary F. II.
Merrill of Norwich.

The first annual banquet Of the Dan
ielson Y NJ. e. A. was held in the
vestry of the Congregational church
Wednesday evening and proved a most
gratifying success. Nearly 200 per-
sons were present and there were
many other indications to mark the
widespread interest in the new organ
ization and its work. An attractive
arrangement of the national coiors was
used for the decorations and the Ep-
worth orchestra played during the
evening. Rev. Clarence A. Barber,
pastor of the church, made the prayer
at the opening of the banquet, which
was served under the direction of the
Ladies' auxiliary of the Y. M. G. A.
Cold meats, salads, relishes, rolls, cof-
fee and assorted cake were included in
the menu. The post prandial exercises
were opened by George p. Guild, pres
ident Of the association. President
Guild expressed his appreciation and
thanks to the ladies for the bountiful
repast they had provided and for their
great interest in the work of the asSo
citation. He then introduced Nathan
d. Prince as the POSTMASTER Of the
evening. Mr.. Prince addressed the
banquetters, speaking on Opportunity,
a subject which he covered in a very
interesting way, touching upon many
phases of life included under that
head. The first speaker called upon By
the POSTMASTER was Secretary J. NJ
Clark of the Y. NJ. c. A, and he talked
of the association. it's work and the
advantages it offers. The principal
addresses were by Prof. John B. Stan
ton, superintendent of schools at Nor
wich who took for his subject Oppor-
tunities for Educational Work in the
Association, and Frank H. Merrill
general secretary of the Norwich Y. NJ.
C. A, who talked on Club OrgdniZa-
ton as a Feature of the Association,
The remarks Of both visitors were
highly instructive and rich in sugges-
ton. Unfortunately both were obliged
to cut short their remarks in order
that they might get their car for Nor
witch. other speakers were Rev. G. II
Barber, Henry A. McEwen, Henry NJ
Danielson and Mrs. George E. Daniel
son, who responded to the toast Hus-
bands and Sons of DanielsOn. During
the evening selections. were given by 9
male quartette composed Of Messrs. A
P. Day, W. Tracy Hatch, A. p Burns
and ]. E. Vaughn, and a mixed quar-
tette, Miss Emma Burbank, Mrs. G. Fl
Otis, Henry A. McEwen and A. p
Burns. Rev. D. ]. Nelly made the
closing remarks, the mixed quartette
singing as a finale Good Night.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
DANIELSON.
The Westcott and Wilcox Old Peoples
Homo to Open Soon-5urglary at
John A. Paine's House-Danielson
Wins in Checker Tournament.

The Wescott and Wilcox old peoples
home is about to become a reality.
Arrangements are being completed
that insure opening the home in few
weeks, perhaps next month The ben
efits that are to accrue to the aged
of Danielson are due to the generosity
of various philanthropic persons who
long since planned to provide home
for persons desiring such refuge in
their declining years.
The site of the home will be on the
Wescott estate, on Main opposite Win
ter street, which was given by the
will of the late Miss Almira Wescott
for the purpose indicated. The home
itself will be in what was previously
the Wescott family residence, ideal in
many ways for its coming use.
Placed we'll back from the street. 1t
is fronted by a wide terraced lawn
and fanked by pretty homes. The es-
tate to the eastward covers several
acres that will present happy oppor-
tunities for enjoyment of life in the
open when the seasons permit. The
neighborhood is quiet and restful and
there is little lacking in the way of
natural endowments that might be
desired for such an institution.
Some repairs will be necessary but
they can be made In a short time.
The home will be in charge Of per
sons to be selected by the board of
directors of the home. AS yet all OF
the, funds that will eventually come to
tIe home are not available and for
that reason, for a time, the inmates
will be required to pay board. The
income for the present, derived from
the rents of the other dwellings and
buildings of the property, will be of
necessity used in paying for such re-
pairs and changes as are contemplated
The home also has the income from
$1,000 given by the will Of Deborah
Lapham
Another prominent patron of the
home is Betsy Wilcox, whose name is
associated in the title. Eventually the
endowments of the home will place II
on a self-supporting basis and permit
of the enjoyment without cost to those
it shelters.
The officers of the home are: Pres
ident, Timothy E. Hopkins; secretary
Judge Arthur G. Bill; treasurer, Frank
T. Preston: director. Timothy E. Hop
kins Judge Milton A. Shumway. j
Arthur Atwood, Frank T. Preston, Johr
A. Paine, Arthur G. Bill Sydney S
Stone and Frank p. Warren.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-21
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Frank o. Snow,

Altce p wife of Frank o. Snow,
died at her home in Mansfield Hollow
Tuesday evening at 1890 o'clock. Mrs.
Snow had been i'll for the past two
years with tuberculosis. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Wilton of Mansfield Hollow. A brother
and six sisters surVive-Eugene Will
ton and Mrs. Annie Chappel of Mans
field Hollow. Mrs. Bertha Jacobs of
Willimantic, Mrs. Ruby Downing of
Stockton, Cal, Mrs. Ruth McIntire of
South Manchester. Miss Ruth Louise
Wilton of Mansfield Hollow, and Mrs.
Mildred king of Standish, n. Y.
Mrs. Thomas j. Morrissey.
The funeral Of Mrs. Minnie v. Nor
rissey, wife of Thomas J. Morrissey
who died in Providence, r. l., Sunday
Of chronic kidney troIble, was held in
that city Tuesday afternoon. She
was the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles H. Burdick of this city, and
would have been 80 years of age had
she lived until Wednesday. The body
was brought to this city at 11.06 Wed
nesday forenoon. Burial was in Wilt
mantle cemetery. Elmore & Shepard
were in charge.