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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30

Stand before a mirror and look at
your forehead. Does II slope back I
IL so II denotes fondness for art and
talent for music or painting-or both
II your forehead Is high II Is u good
sign. particularly II II Is well dcyel-
oped about the eyebrows. Should these
have a perceptible bulge you are u
calm, cool. deliberate thinker.
You will probably be successful in
business II. with bulging eyebrows,
you have short. narrow forehead.
Breadth OF forehead indicates broad
mindedness. or course a broad fore.
head may be part Of weak face. and
a weak face with broad forehead Is
not so favorable as strong face and
narrow forehead.
II your eyebrows bulge and your
forehead slopes gradually back you
are highly sensitive and-you are a
poet.-London Answers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30

grew stronger. and within three months
/ was a perfectly well woman.
81 want this letter made public to
show the benefit women may derive
from Lydia l.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. john q. MoLDAN,
2ll5 Second ST.. North, Minneapolis,
Minn.
Thousands of unsolicited and genu-
Inc testimonials like the above prove
the efficiency of Lydia l.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which is made
exclusively from roots and herbs.
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar to their sex should
not lose sight of these facts or doubt
the ability of Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound to restore their
health.
Ify0u want special advice write
to Mrs. Pink liam, at Lynn. Mass.
She will treat yOurlet richly
confidential. For 20 years she
has been helping sick women in
this way, FIX g OF cl.a-..e. Don't
hesitate - write IS once.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30

pain came into the girls eyes. She
held out her hand TO stop him.
Don't" she said Don't. can't
bear IT,"
Northcroft caught his breath sharp
ly. "Eh? What's shIs?" he cried.
rather dazed by this unexpected turn
Of things.
He looked at her more closely. He
saw that her eyes were moist. She
turned her head sharply from him
and angrlly brushed something from
her cheek.
"I-I-suppose I'm ungratefui and
unappreciative sand all that sort OF
thing" she confessed lamely. but.
Ted. honestly, those very things you've
just been saying didn't care FOR are
the very things ! care for the most
Fm-I'm homesick. Ted: that's the
trouhle-Just plain. honest. old fash
toned homesick. I'm tired Of all this
was never fitted for Il.
"ThIs life up here--the life they say
Is cminently proper and 1T for mel
simply can't stand II you only knew
how longed to be back there-not for
a day. us we go now aud then occa-
sionally-but forever. you'd never chide
me again. You'd pity me instead. |
| try not to show II for mothers sake.
but sometimes | can't help II. sup
pose II Is my fathers blood In my
veins. To him Virginia and paradise
were synonyms"
Northcroft Strengthened himself
When he was thoroughly aroused he
was a decidedly handsome man.
His brows were drawn together In
little frown: there were lines about
the corners Of his mouth. He was
enjoying the unaccustomed luxury OF
thinking deeply.
| Presently he turned TO her. There
was great light In his eyes.
Patty" he asked. do you know why
| came up herei"
She shook her head.
IL came" said he. because ever
since you left have not had mo-
mcnt's peace. You have dominated
every thought. every action. every mo-
merit of my life. I couldn't stand It
/ any longer. When learned you were
back from abroad came up here to
see you. to find you changed and diff
ferent Patty. and by so doing to quiet
forever all the old uneasiness and un-
rest. thought you'd laugh ut the old
life and make light Of it-that probably
you would have outgrown II aud for
gotten It. Do you mean what you have
Just said?" he ended suddenly.
Every word Of it, she said. with
emphasis.
"DearIe." he said gently. "why don't
you come back to It? Why don't you
marry me? Well live on the old place
where the Northcrofts have lived ever
since Jamestown was built. Well ride
with the Redfield crowd. and Wen have
a stableful OF timber toppers that can't
be equaled In seven counties. We'lf'-
A light touch on his arm interrupted
him. She was looking at him with ra-
diant eyes.
Ted. WILL" she said firmly. when
can we go?"
Tomorrow. the day after-any time. "
said he.
Tomorrow? oh. that's ages I'm the
future. Today. Ted. today. Wen be
married this afternoon and start back
tonight. Call cab We must drive up
to the house and tell mother"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30
LOOK!

Do you want to be beautiful? Then
surround yourself with beautiful objects.
The easiest and best way to do this is
to get some Towering plants and bulbs
for fall planting and spring blooming.
They are inspirations of beauty and a
JOY for years to come. We have choice
Hyacinths separate colors, double and
single at SC each, SOC. per. doz. Tulips
splendid sets, &c each, Doc per doz.
Narcissus or Daffodils 10 sorts, sc each.
SOC per doz. Crocus 15c per doz., Toe
per 100. Choice Lilies different sorts
large bulbs, 15c each $3.50 per doz.
Chinese Sacred Lille large Zoe each.
Also Iris Hardy Phlox. Peonies and
other choice hardy plants. Vines and
trees. Send us trial order. We will
please you.
-. w. BABCOCk,
Box 222. Berlin. Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30
Peninsula Items.

Ceorgetown's first dancing class in
five years was organized Friday.
While employed in his fathers wood
working mill. L. Clarke Ellis, of Del
mar, was caught bya shaft and serious
" injured.
Bishop Kinsman. of the Delaware
Diocese, will spend two SUNDAYS each
month with st Paul's Church. George
town, until a rector is secured.
A physician diagnosed as buck
wheat itch" disease which attacked a
Hebron schoolboy and frightened other
pupils into staying away from school.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices For Produc,
and Live Stock,

and Live Stock.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR quiet
winter extras. new. s3.75Q4; wintel
clear. s4.254450: city mills. fancy
S5.S5@6.
RYE FLOUR quiet. at s4.1O@41'
per barrel.
WHEAT quiet: No. red. western
31.07ia0p1. 0S.
COIN steady: No. 2 yellow. local
66667c.
OATS steady: No. 2 white. clipped
seize; lower grades. SAC.
HAY steady: timothy. large bales
SIS per ton.
POULTRY: Live steady; hens. 13G
14c.; old ROSTERS. Toe. Dressed Arm
choice fowls. 14iac.: old ROSTERS. 10c
BUTTER steady: extra creamery
32c. per ID.
EGGS steady; selected. IS q ste.
nearby. 30c.; western. ale.
POTATOES steady. at S0Q8 pc
bushel Sweet Potatoes steady. at 81
660c. per basket.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
Ihs Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ss.ss the q &<h4zzM<
Tie Tie fEGffuid Almanac Almanac.

The druggists have already been sup
piled with the Peruna almanac for 1909
In addition to the regular Astronomical
matter usually furnished in almanacs,
the articles on astrology are very attrac-
tive to most people. The mental char
acteristics of each sign are given with
faithful accuracy. A list of lncky and
unlucky days will be furnished to those
who have our almanacs, free of charge.
Address The Peruna Co.. Columbus, o.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30
Live stock Markets.

PITTsBURG (Union Stock Yardsl--
cA GAIT y ss slow; il choice ss'as@s'ss;
SHEEP steady; lambs stronger:
prime wethers. s51066.25; culls and
common. s2n250; lambs. s505.70;
mediums, Se.soGe.S6; heavy Workers.
ee.E5Qe.e0; light Workers. y6.1g0e.30:
sisa tB7e6Eks: roushs eSn6
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30

Secretary Wilson says, Zone of the
objects of the law is TO inform the con-
sumer OF the presence Of certain HARM
full drugs in medicines" The law re-
auires that the amount of chloroform,
opium, morpb ne, and other habit form
ing drup~ stated on the label of each
bottle lie manufacturers of Cham
berlai 8 Cough Remedy have always
claimed that their remedy did not con-
t. !, any of these drugs, and the truth
Y this Claim is now fully proven. as no
mention Of them is made on the label
This remedy is not only one of the
safest. but one of the best in use for
coughs and colds. Its value has been
proven beyond question during the many
years it has been in general use. For
sale by P. d. Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30
WANTS HER
LETTER
PUBLISHED
For Benefit of Women who
Suffer from Female Ills
Minneapolis, MIMI was great
sufferer from female troubles which

caused u weakness
and broken down
condition of the
system. | read SO
much of what Lydia
4. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound
had done for other
suffering women |
felt sure II would
help me, and | must
say ii did help me
wonderfully. My
pains all left me, /
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-30
Baltimore, Chesapeake 6 Atlantic
Railway Company.

PocoMoRE Il oCcoHANNocK RIVER LINE
schedule Now In Effect
Pocomoke River Line leave baltimore 7. NJ.
Tuesdays and Fridays for crisfcld, Onancock.
Finncy 3, Mears, saxis and landings on the POGO
moke River to Snow Hill.
Leave snow Hill Mondays and Thursdays A.
NJ, stopping at above landings.
Subject TO change without notice.
WILLARD THOMSON. I. MURDOCH,
General Manager General Passenger Agi.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16

four months. and confined to his bed
about three weeks.
Mr.. Breckenridge was a native OF
Glasgow, Scotland, and would nave
been rs If he had lived until next Jan
uary When lad of II he came to
Canada, working through there and
in the west at his trade of plaster
err At the beginning OF the civil war
he was located in New Orleans and
there he enlisted in the First Maine
battery, and when his term with the
artillery service expired he enlisted
for the rest of the war in the Fiji
teenth Maine infantry, Company b,
serving until he was mustered out
with an honorable discharge, He saw
much active service and was slightly
wounded once or twice.
After the war he was located for a
short time at Parkersburg, w. Va,
where he was united in marriage "A
years ago with Miss Elizabeth Hous-
ton Alexander of Greenevhle, this city.
Shortly after their marriage they
came to live here. and have resided on
Prospect street ever since. In this
city MIR. Breckenridge worked at his
trade as plasterer, many years for
the late Ansel Clark, and was known
as skilled workman and popular
among a large circle of friends. He
belonged to no organizations but
Sedgwick post. No. 1. G. A. r.
He is survived by his wife. two sons
John S. r. Breckenridge of Jamaica.
l.. L., and Robert Fl. Breckenridge OF
this city-and an adopted daughter,
Mrs. Mary L Mussell of this city. He
also leaves one brother James Breck-
enridge of Goderich. Ontario, Can
ada.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
SUCCESSFUL OUTING OF
STATE HoRsEsHoERs
State President Ring and Vice prssi.
dent Blackburn Among Those In A..
tendance,


State President NJ. B. Ring, John
Walz, one of the state vice presidents,
William Blackburn and Frank Gay re-
turned on, the Bar Harbor train Sat-
urday night from attending the sum
mer outing of the Master Horseshoers'
Protective association TIT Satin Rock.
reporting a successful outing during
the day. There was short business
session In the casino before the MEM
bers devoted themselves to the ainuse-
ment features Of the resort.
Reports from the Connecticut locals
showed that they We're in good shape
and 1t is expected that this territory
will be better covered than ever before
after the next state convention, ne
they expect to have a representative
on the national board to look after
New England. There is to be con-
sultation of the state board In this
city some time before the national con-
vention meets in Davenport, Iowa, in
October.
In the evening the Norwich repre-
sentatives called upon Oscar o. Palm
er, formerly of this city, and were hos
pitably entertained. One pleasant fea-
ture for the Norwich delegation was
meeting John Learned, blacksmith of
Wallingford, who worked in Norwich
fifty years ago. He inquired about all
the old names that used to be in the
business when he was here and found
that all had passed away. 1t developed
that he worked in the Brewster shop
on Chestnut street. now run by State
President Ring. Mr.. Learned is still
actively at work, although over so
years old.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
WELL FILLED PURSE FOR
GERMAN LUTHERAN PASTOR
Presented Rev. Theodor Bauck on
Birthday - Anniversary Celebration
at Church.


In the German Lutheran church on
Franklin street the thirtieth anniver-
sary of the Tabea F'rauenfreund was
celebrated on Sunday evening at Z
O'Clock with large number of the
women of the society and their friends
in attendance. The decorations of
flowers and crepe paper had been pref
tily arranged by Miss Alma Bauck, as
sisted by Theodore and Hans Bauck
The entertaining programme consist
ed of selections by a quartette con-
sisting of the Misses Annie and Katie
Levitsky, Charles and Theodore Levitt
sky and music by the choir preceding
the anniversary address which was
finely given by Rev. Fred Bousch of
Brooklyn, n. ", who spoke from the
text Corinthians xiii. 10: Faith, Hope
and Love. A brief sermon of much in
terest was also heard from the pastor
who spoke from the text Isaiah xxx.
Is: Can a woman forget her child that
she should not have compassion on her
son? yea, these may forget, yet will
not forget thee.
One especially interesting part of the
service came when Rev. Mr.. Bousch
addressed few appropriate words to
the pastor, reminding him that, it was
his birthday anniversary and it was
with the greatest good will that the
congregation presented him the well
filled purse which he had the pleasure
to tender Rev. Mr.. Bauck acknowl-
edged the gift with sincere thanks and
was greeted with cheers which were
also given for Mrs. Emily bearing and
Mrs. John Gosda, whose birthdays also
came on the same night as their pas
tors.
The officers of the society are Mrs
Adelaide Weinert. president; Mrs. Kate
MacDougall, vice president: Mrs. Otto
Hoelck. secretary. and Mrs. Marie
Heigl, treasurer.
The church is soon to celebrate its
fortieth anniversary and has lately are
sented the pastor with the money for
new altar, after making an Easter
gift of a new communion set.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
LAYING new GAS MAINS
Residents Of Laurel Hill will Have Better servce-six
Inch Pipe will Replace Variety of sizes-Electrc
Plant Running. 3.


Superintendent Bogue of the gas
and electric department hasa gang
of men at work putting in six-inch
gas main through Laurel Hill avenue
from Winchester street to point this
side of the old school house. This
main replaces one of various sizes
which had been laid through the ave-
nue., and because of the peculiar man
ner of laying those pipes the users OF
gas have had thuch trouble during the
summer in getting suffieieht gas for
cooking purposes, as the demand was
greater than the supply. 1t has been
found that the old main varied in
sizes from an inch and a half to six
inches, there being 1-2, 2 1-2, s, A.
5, and 6-inch pipes laid there with, the
smaller pipe ahead, Of the larger nipe
All the old pipe will be taken out.
with the exception OF the ive-inch
pipe, and If it is found that the small
er pipe is laid the entire distance the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
OBITUARY
William c. ossood.

Saturday morning at 6.15 o'clockdhe
death of william c. Osgood occurred
at his home, No. 352 Main street, from
the itflfmities of age. after having
been confined to his bed for the past
seven weeks, although for six months
he had been in failing health. He was
in his s4th year. For nearly three
quarters Of century lie Had been
one of the leading citizens of Norwich
as well as prominent business man
and one of the oldest residents. His
ancestors were among the early set
tiers in New England, coming in 1887,
and the members of that family have
had much TO do with the settlement of
many of the cities and towns in this
part of the country, including Nor
Wich.
William Colt Osgood was born in
Lebanon. January 5, 1916. being one
Of the six children born TO DIR. Eras-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16


job will require about six weeks to
complete. In laying the new main It
Is necessary to make connections so
that the use of the gas will not
be cut off 1t was also found that for
some distance that the main had
branched off and been laid near the
gutter to get around ledge, but in
putting down the new main the ledge
will be blasted out.
The pipe to be used has been laid
along the avenue in the cutters and
for over 100 feet the trench has been
covered in.
At the electric plant the electricity
is beins made about half the time now,
states the superintendent, owing to
the dry weather and the low water in
the Shetucket river, which affects the
hydro electric station of the Uncas
Power company Since Friday noon
the steam plant hasNbeen in operation
steadily, furnishing air the juice re-
quired. y =.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
Norwich Germans eoinn-

There will be a number of Norwich
Germans who will go to Meriden today
to be present at German day, when the
German alliance will meet there with
thousands present from all parts of the
state. There was much doing at Lyra
park in that city Sunday, but the big
day will be today. There will be a
big parade at 10 o'clock in which Gov
ernor Weeks and staff viii participate.
The governor will make a short ad-
dress.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
Broke Two Ribs.

John Nicholson, residing at % La
fayette street, broke two of his ribs
Sunday at the Poquetanuck draw
bridge. by a fan down bank. He was
down the river in a boat with party
of friends on a picnic Upon their
return to the city, DR. j. j. Donohue
was called to attend the injured man
at his hoRsn
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16

State Master L. II. Healy is planning
for vigorous work in the oranges this
fall. AS pre1iminaries field meetings
have been held with New Haven Po-
mona grange, with Fairfield Pomona
at Georgetown, with Housatonic Po-
mona at Kent. with Excelsior Pomona
at Middlebury and with New London
county Pomona at Richards grove. On
August rs Windham county Pomona
will have their field day, probably at
North Woodstock.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
EIGHT from Norwich.

There were eight from this city who
went to Providence on Saturday to at :
tend the annual outing of the Silver
Springs branch of the United States
Finishing company. which was held at
Palace Gardens. in Narragansett bay.
There was a large number in attend
anee and the party from this city re-
turned home on the boat train.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
Broke His Leo

On Sunday afternoon a boy named
Mckinley was brought here from
Westerly and taken to the Backus
hospital in the ambulance. He had
fallen from fence in Westerly and
broken his leg. which fracture had
been set, but to get the care he was
brought to the hospital here. He was
about five years old
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
Threw Stones at Train.

Two boys, Timothy Brown and John
McShearn, were arrested Sunday by
Policemen Mathews and Bray for hav-
ing thrown stones at a passenger train
on the New Haven road last week.
They will be before the city court this
morning. Much damage and bad in
juries can be caused by boys throwing
stones at trains. and there has been
much of it of late through Greeneville.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
Two Telephone Alarms.

Sunday morning Chemical company
No. l was called to Laurel Hill avenue
for grass fire on the Perkins prop
erty south of the Herrick place. Most
of the lot was burned over, but the
company soon had it out
At o'clock Saturday afternoon En-
CINE company No. 1 was called to No.
% Union street for a chimney fire, at
which a tank of chemical proved suf-
ficient to put out the blaze.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
FUN ERAL.
Albert Fox.

The funeral of Albert Fox. who died
at his home in Oakdale on Wednesday
evening. was held Saturday morning at
II o'clock from his late residence.
There was large attendance of rela-
tives and friends. The interment was
in the Fox cemetery in Oakdale.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
Norwich Man Secures the Contract.

Contractor Charles w. Burton of this
city has the contract to build the
broken ashean and concrete retaining
walls, sidewalks, catch basins and
drains, grading, seeding and sodding
at the new model school, Willimantic.
Conn. This work will cost about
IS, 900.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16

No more Especial students" will be
allowed in either the medical or law
schools of Yale university, beginning
this fall according to information re-
ceived from an official of the institu-
ton. This will reduce the size of the
entering class considerably in both
these departments.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
Slater Property Deeds.

Saturday morning deeds were filed
with Town Clerk Holbrook transferring
the Slater property in Broadway from
the Post HUI improvement company of
New London to John ]. Linsey of
Naugatuck
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
New Registrations.

on Friday the registrars complet-
ed their sittings for the registration
of voters for caucus parties. There
were As new names this year in all the
Districts, so democrats and 16 repub-
licans.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
Surprise PARTY.

A surprise party was given John ].
O'Connell at his home in Elizabeth
street Friday night. ID. Hallisey was
heard in recitations, giving 1t Looks
Good to Me. Two songs were sung by
]. Nagie
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
GOOD FISHING HERE

! wish to inform the public that 1
have recently bought the Fish Market
formerly conducted by M. Leon at 80
Water street and am now open and
ready for business with a full line Of
Fresh Fish. CLANS, etc. Everything
neat and clean. Call and see me and
give me an order. 1 can please you.
WILLIAM II. ROBINSON.
aug9d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
Robert breckenridge.

Robert Breckenridge. a native of
Scotland, and a resident of Greeneville
for A years. passed away Sunday
morning at 40 o'clock at his home
No. 81 prospect street, He had been
in poor health with cancerous
growth in his stomach for the last
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
INDIA SILKS

India Silks, black only, guaranteed
spot proof, water proof, perspiration
proof and fast black, % inches wide
TONIGHT ..,............... Gle yard
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16

The Connecticut Pathological soei-
ETY. is to have field meeting at the
Hale & Coleman fruit farm at Sey-
mour. Tuesday, August II. The or
chards consist of fifty acres of young
peaches, 100 acres Of young apples,
100 acres of apples just coming into
fruiting.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16

Adelard Mayo has returned from a.
vacation Of a week spent at Fishers
island.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
Closed Candy Store.

On Friday Deputy Sheriff Draper
placed an attachment on the candy
store of William X. johnson and part
ner in Franklin street in favor OF
Christopher johnson, and the suit for
damages will be heard in thescourt of
common pleas in September.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16

Millionaire tricks London haber-
dasher is taking liberties in displaying
in his show window Mr.. Tricks II new
suits of silk underwear, costing in all
$3.50.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-16
DRESS GOODS

Mohair, black only. IS inches wide,
English make. regular value Soc
TONIGHT ..........s........ 37e yard