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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-10
DALLAS COUPLE BURNED
Woman Perhaps Fatally and the Hus-
band Seriously While Warm
ing Blanket.
CHerald Special }

Dallas, Texas, Dec, 1O.-Mrs. Chas.
Thomas was probably fatally burned
and her husband seriously burned at
a late hour last night when blanket
was being warmed before a stove.
Mrs. Thomas held the blanket, which
caught fire, and her garments were
enveloped with the flames. Thomas
was burned about the face and arms
in attempting to save his wife
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-10
AuTolsT GOT MEDAL
gorge Clark of Dallas Gets MEDIA
From Racing Officials.
(Herald Specially

Dallas, Texas, Dec. 10.-Geo. Clark,
be Dallas automobile racer, who
ifched and demolished his car to
void collision with competitors in
ae racenet races at San Antonio, to-
aE3 received medal and letter
en- the race officials lauding his
eroism. The medal is valued at one
pdred dollars.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

ton, a pretty bordered handker-
chief,
When leave time was at hand
each little guest babe Johnny
goodbye, and returned to their
many homes, to dream OF the
pleasant times given them. Those
in attendance were Mesdames
Dunn, Striebeck, Chovanetz, Fry
Dreyer, Fertch, Gray and Miss
Dinter, Little Misses Mildred
Fry, Rosine and Tressa Ledbet-
ter, Maurine Gray, lone May
Striebeck, Mabel Merrem, lisa
hell Daniels, Louise Tulemeyer,
Stella Flato, Flyera Fertch, Lii
lie Dreyer, Jos. Reimenschncid-
err, Pearl Nieman, Carylon Traut-
vein, Christi Moeckel, Wendt,
Stella, Lockmann and Paul Flato
and Hicks Nieman.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04
New Woodmen Building.

Yoakum, Tex, Oct. 29.-After
several months during which
time bids were submitted and re-
iected twice, the board of direct.
ors of the Woodmen Building AS
ISOLATION let the contract for
their opera house building last
night. Alexander Farmer Of San
Antonio was the successful bidd-
er, the amount being $19,135.
Work will start as soon as mater
ial can be placed on the ground.
The building will be 100x110 and
will be two stories in height, to
be used as a lodge room, opera
house and store building.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04
Moulton News.

Charles Mladenka has accept
ed position with F. T. Fehren-
kamp, the lumber dealer.
Miss Emile Gieptner, a popu-
lar young lady of Novohrad, left
for Sinner Saturday to visit rela
tiyes and friends.
Ere Z. X ester and Tom Shan
dera of this city were among
those who attended the state fair
at Dallas since our last issue.
Mrs. A. Brosch returned to
her home in Sinner Saturday af-
ter a visit of several days to her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Gle
ptner, of Novohrad.
Up to Wednesday $500 bales
of cotton had been marketed in
Moulton. The indications are
that about $500 bales will be
marketed here this season.
Henry Krause, the enterpris'
ing produce dealer, was in Corpus
Christi the latter part of last
week, not to see President Taft
but to look after matters of bust
ss.-Eagle,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

The seal ship oyster care
l'iel' will arrive today with
"a nice lot of oysters at
Gnller's Restaurant.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

exhibit will require
three large buildings on the fair
grounds, each of which will be
arranged artistically and display
ed to the best advantage SO that
an inspection Of their contents
will be matter Of pleasure for
the visitor at the Fair.
The agricultural section is one
Of many great features Of the
Fair. Low rates will be in effect
on all railroads from points in
Texas and the Republic Of Mexi.
co.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

TIE comptrollers department
at Washington appears to be
greatly worried to know that sew
eral National banks in Texas are
turning into state banks. This
was the case for a while in Ok
aahoma when the state banking
Jaw first adopted, but now it is
saidthatthe state banks are going
back to the Nationals.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

JACK johnson the negro heavy
weight champion, and jim jeff
ries the ex-champion have signed
articles to fight for the worlds
championship, sometime in April
next. 1t is to be a forty five
round light, and the winner takes
rs per cent of the receipts with a
$4,000 dollar bet on the side. The
loser takes 25 per cent. Let the
wool fly we say.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04
Fair
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Nov. 6 10 ~ 1909

No fair or exposition in the
great Southwest will give the
same attention to products of the
farm as will the International
Fair of San Antonio. For months
preparations have been under
way to make the agricultural sec
ton of the Fair complete in every
respect, and that is especially to
show what may be grown on var
ious Texas soils and how the best
results are to be obtained,
1t should be understood distinct
ly that this particular part of the
Fair is far from being merely a
pumpkin show. 1t is an edu-
cational feature from which every
agriculturist, farmer and truck
grower may learn lesson. This
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04
"A Happy Birthday Gath
ering.

AT the home of her parents,
Prof. and Mrs. Ponton, Little
Miss johnny, celebrated her
fourth birthday, by having
number of little folks spend few
hours with her, in games and fun.
All sorts of childish games were
played, and all had jolly good
time. A delicious course Of re-
freshments were served the lit
tie tots, such as delight the
hearts of children, and all enjoy
cd the repast very much. After
each little guest had been served
they were given a numbered
tooth and asked to pin tooth in
baby's mouth who was pinned
smilingly on awhile cloth. Hay,
ing been blind.-folded, the little
ones proceeded with the task,
and at the close it was decided
that Maurine Gray, had placed
baby 5 tooth 10 his mouth and she
was presented with a child's
cream pitcher, while little Hicks
Nieman fell heir TO the consola-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

K 1.-THE State rangers at Amarillo.
have been charged with some
most outrageous behaviour, and
the Mayor of Amarillo threatens
to arm the citizens and drive
them ont. Governor Campbell
has been appealed to and says the
rangers were sent there on the
urgent request OF the county
Judge and county attorney.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

A WEALTHY Ohio company has
purchased $4,000 acres of rich
land in the Rio Grande valley for
the purpose Of developing the
sugar industry OH large scale.
There is plenty Of good sugar
land in Texas and the Gazette
hopes ere long to see it all in cul-
tiyation,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

TAFT is now meandoring ar
ound the bends and over the sand
bars Of the Mississippi river
When will he end his jaunt, re-
turn to Washington and go to
work and earn his salary.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

THE West Texas conference of
the Methodist church is making
an effort to establish hospital at
San Antonio. This is a good
move and we hope they will sue
coed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

REVOLUTIONS are now threat
ened in Greece and corea, the
central American republics are
MOTTO have a monopoly of this
Kind Of business.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04

THIRTY five feet of Beltons
stand pipe collapsed on day last
week and spilled 100000 gallons
of Water into the street, flooding
some of the houses.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-11-04
LEGAL BLANKS.

When you need anything in
the line of legal blanks, such as
deeds, notes, vendors len, bills
of sale, acknowledgements single
and joint, affidavit to an account,
rent contracts, chattel mort
cages, etc, remember you can
proerre them in any Quantity at
the Gazette Office. If
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
XENS' ENTERTAINMENT AT
 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Philathea Class of Central Church and Chelsea Orchestra Gave Services.

There was a large attendance Fri day evening at the Xens' entertain ment. held in the First Baptist church. The programme consisted of two plays. The Love of a Bonnet, and The Census Taker. which were presented by the Philathea class of the Central Baptist Sunday school. The plays were bright and the several parts were well given by the young people. As a census taker Eugene Smith was capital, as was Miss Sadie Dawson as Mrs. Hezekiah Meadows. The cast for The Love of a Bonnet was as follows:
 Mrs. Clipper, a widow. Miss Eliza beth Hoxie: Kittie, her daughter, Miss Clara Royle; Aunt Jemima Hopkins, a little inquisitive Miss Maud Franklin; Mrs. Fastone, very genteel. Miss Lila Cook; Dora, her daughter, Miss Agnes Coggshall; Katie the maid, Miss Elm ma Patton.
 The Census Taker: Professor Beans. Eugene Smith: Mrs. Hezekiah Mead ows, Miss Sadie Dawson.
 The Chelsea orchestra gave several selections during the evening which were greatly enjoyed. Ice cream was served during an intermission.
 At the close of the entertainment Mrs. Calvin Swan, teacher of the Phil athea class. announced that the class had voted to give their services to the Xens. The orchestra also donated their time, both courtesies being highly ap- preciated by the Xens. as the proceeds will add greatly to the sOciety's f. nances.
 The committee of the evening in- cluded Frank D. Davis. chairman; Mrs. VIII J. Koonz. Mrs. William Gilchrist. Mrs. Herbert M Lerou
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
NORWICH TOWN.
w. M. Rogers Explains Objects and Advantages of the Grange-5all Teams Benefit Dance-General News

At thee First Congregational church Thursday evening the topic was The Social Consciousness as Applied to So- cial Organizations. Rev. G. H. E&- ing was in charge. w. o. Rogers, worthy master of Norwich grange, gave some facts in regard to that or der.
 He said: we might enumerate many measures brought about by legislative bodies that originated in the order rural delivery, the betterment of state and national roads, denatured alcohol, the forestry commissions; and now we are working for the parcels post act.
 "The Grange found farming an irk- some occupation. How much it has frightened the burden, who can tell? If it has not already made it an art and science. we believe it very soon will do so.
 Farmers wives and daughters re- ceiyed a legacy when they were ad- mitted to the Grange; for there they find opportunity for improvement. and it rests with them alone whether they will rust out Intellectually or extend their store of knowledge.
 Almost everyW here throughout this broad land of ours the Grange is known it's principles cannot be de- stroyed: it's purposes cannot be sur passed; its success cannot be measur- ed"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
Special Train For Coast Artillery.
Local Companies will Leave Here at 645 this Morning via PIainfied and Wilmantic for Governors Funeral Will Return at One O'clock.

panies will do escort duty in Hartford but will not go to Waterbury.
 The Coast Artillery corps will be un- der the command of Major Hull of New London. Colonel Fitch being ordered to report to Adjutant General Cole. Each member of the companies will receive a days pay.
 For the transportation from Hart ford to Waterbury there will be two special trains. Of these the first will start at Il a. m. and will have seven cars. It is to carry the Governors s Horse Guards. The second will start at 12 noon, and will consist of one funeral, three parlor cars and four pas senger coaches. It will carry the body, the family, the active and the honorary bearers. the staff, state officials and members of the general assembly.
 Commands going direct to Water bury can travel on regular trains as well ah special
 There will be many from this city besides the members of the militia companies who will go to Hartford to attend the funeral. A large number will take the 5.30 train this morning, going via the Central Vermont, while others will go to Willimantic by trolley, taking the same train from there.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
COLLEGE SOCIAL AT
 BROADWAY SUNDAY SCHOOL
Given by Teachers, at Which There Was a Large Attendance-CoIlege Flags and Banners.


 A college social for the Broadway Sunday school was given by the off cers and teachers on Friday evening, at which there was large attendance of mem bers, the affair passing off in a most enjoyable manner and decidedly successful. There were charming vio- lin solos by Miss Townsend and piano solos by. Miss Stark were among the pleasing numbers. Miss Mabel S. Clark sang Were I a Bird" by Logan. in her usual accomplished manner and as an encore sang Sweetheart" by Lynes. with charming effect. "Over the Ban ister'' was finely give nby Walter F. Lester.
 The large room was handsomely dec- orated with college flags and banners, having been arranged under the direc- tion of Miss Lucy Greenman and Miss Edith Lane, all colleges being repre- sented. At the opening there was a promenade of all colleges, singing Come on All Ye Maids With Your Old Maidish Ways" Miss Stark play ing the accompaniment.
 Harvard songs were sung under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Wilson and Miss May Free tom, Fair Harvard" and T Was Seeing Nellie Home" being sung. Cornell songs were sung under the direction of Misses Kimball and Clifford, and in this the young women wore the mortar boards and gowns Alma Mater" was a pleasing number The Yale songs, Dear Old Yale" and FUpidee' were sung under the direction of Misses Wulf and Schofeld and as usual made a hit. There were games, puzzles and pictures for the children, in charge of which were Mrs. H. w. Gtllup and the Misses Browning and Beebe and proved entertaining, and the closing number was Goodnight, La dies,' in which all participated, as they did in many of the choruses.
 Refreshments, including college ices and cake, were served under the direc- tion of Mrs. O. P. Wulf. The social was under the direction of a committee including Herbert w. Cary, MT and Mrs H. w. Gallup, Mrs. O. s5. Wul1. Mrs. W. |. Stearns. Mrs. Harvey M. Briggs and Charles I. Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
A MONEY-BACK HAIR GROWER
 AND DANDRUFF CURE

Read what Mrs. H. Lawrence. 15S w. 17th Street, Holland, Mich, writes about the marvellous results obtained from the use of PaFisian Sage, the de- lightful hair tonic, which is now on sale all over America
 For several months my hair had been falling out, and dandruff also ap- peared. I used some so-called hair tonics and renewers, but never re- ceived any relief from the scalp dis ease until 1 procured Parisian Sage, and used it for about two weeks. P4risian Sage made the hair stop fall- ing out, and caused it to grow in quite heavily, stopped the dandruff, and made the scalp cool, clean and comfortable It also leaves the hair silky. and does not make it stiff or sticky. I endorse the use of Parisian Sage. It is all right" - October 30, 1908.
 The Lee & Osgood CO. are the agents for Parisian Sage in Norwich, and they think so well of it that they guarantee 1t to cure dandruff, stpp falling or splitting hair or itching of scalp in two weeks, or money back. It will make any woman's hair soft and luXuriant in a few days. Price 50 cents a large bottle at The Lee & Osgood Co., or direct, all charges pre- paid. from the American makers, the Giroux Mfg. Co.,. Buffalo N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24

The members of both companies of the coast artillery in this city met at the armory on Friday evening. special meeting having been called because of the orders issued calling the compa- to Hartford today to act as escort at the funeral of Governor Lilley. The orders were received by Captains flag berg and Tarbox at o'clock Friday evening and were read to the men as- sembied.
 There is to be a special train on the New Haven road which will leave New London at 6.15, having thereon the First, Second and Tenth companies of New London. In this city at GAS o'clock the Third and Fifth companies will be taken on, and the train will pro- ceed to Plainfeld, where the 18th conn pany will join the other companies, getting to Plainfeld by trolley. The train will then proceed to Willimantic, where Company l. of the First infantry will be picked up at o'clock, the train leaving Plainfeld at 7.15. The train is to arrive at Hartford at 9.15. The train will begin the return trip at 1 o'clock, and if it starts on time should arrive here about 3-30. The local com
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24

At At S15.OO we offer you the Sl5Ol Ss Sss' Pqf 9s. sI5ss 5gs. suii a pest: 3i; Worsted and hand tailored throughout lt is exceptional value.
 At Suits made to your measurS Sl5O0 %2ss 7sBTlss than a5 sn6sss tSS '9y5s: fySS
 prices range from s15.00 ups wards. Satisfaction guar andteed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
TAFTVILLE.
Mir. and Mrs. w. c. Kendall Entertain Frisnds-Art Exhibit at Ponemah Hall.

MT. and Mrs. William c. Kendall recently entertained a party of about sixty friends in a highly enjoyable way at their pleasant home on Nor wich avenue. Guests from Taftvile. the city, and Yantic were numbered in the attendance. A large part of the evening was given to dancing Stewart Greenman's orchestra furnished excellent music and Professor Tinkham of Hanover car ried out the office of prompter with his customary well known facility During the evening a number of the guests favored the company with mu- sic and recitations, prominent among them a finely rendered bass solo by George W. Weller, and a humorous se- lection by the host, MT. Kendall. en- titled The Abominable BumbleBee, given in his inimitable style. While the dancing was going on in the lower rooms, some of the less active enjoyed a quiet game of cards on the upper floor. Dainty refreshments were serv- ed and the evening was brought to a pleasant close with the singing of Aud Lang Syne. The company considered that they had passed an evening to be long remembered and voted Mir. and Mrs. Kendall a most hospitabIe host and hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
Personals.

Dieudonne Depardines and family have moved from Norwich avenue to e.. rH here they are employed in the miis.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Hotte and MT. and Mrs. Grenier of New Bedford, both on their wedding trips, were visitors in Taftville the past week.
 Mrs. Frederick M. White has re- turned from a several weeks visit with relatives in Glens Falls and Saratoga, N. Y. MT. White also made a brief stay in the same places, re- turning with Mrs. White.
 The Lafayette club opens it's base ball season this afternoon with a game with the Independents on the local grounds. The diamond at the head of Providence street has been greatly i'm proved by the addition of a new and substantial backstop by the Ponemah company and the grounds also have been leveled off and put in fine condi- ton
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
Hihh Score at Ducks.

At close to the final hour Friday night Capt. Julian Harris took the high single at the Rose alleys at duckpfns, rolling a string of IT. which was just one pin better than a string by Peters that had stood good through the day. D. Young (25) and Tottey (1t) entered the qualifying list in the handicap two-man team tourney by rolling a net string of 590, which with their handi- cap gave them a gross of 650.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
Definino Joe Bailey,

he Is not only the whole of the demo cratic party but the nation as well. only very small part of Texas Unfortunately for him, he seems to be Philadelphia Inquirer.
 Worse Than, What is Democracy.
 Socialists are answering" Theodore Roosevelt; and as you have observed, there have been already abort .1,549 different definitions of socialism.-St. I.onis Clnha- Dennocraf
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
Many Attsnd Art Erhibit.

The Turner art exhibit attracted a large audience to Ponemah hall Friday evening and many who had already seen the pictures On a previous night were again present to witness the charming entertainment given by the pupils of the Wequonnoc school, who, by their songs and recitations, gained high praise. After final matinee the pictures are to be reshipped to Bos- ton
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
Race This Afternoon.

With sixteen entries filed with Start CT James Connors. the road race down North Main street and up the East Side will give lovers of the sport an interesting distance event this after noon if weather conditions prove fla vorable. It Is now planned to start the race from Eighth street at 415. but the tape will be stretched across North Main street at Fifth street
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
surprise for Charles Prentice.

Charles Prentice was pleasantly SUIT prised at his home on Prospect street Friday evening by his fellow members of the senior class of the Greeneyille grammar school Nearly all of the 26 members of the class of 1909 wre pres ent. and Principal c. Fl. Hobson was a special guest. After the first sur prise was over. a merry evening was enjoyed with games and music. in the course of which refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
THE WEATHER.
Forecast For Today.

For New England: Fair Saturday; Sunday fair; warmer in west portion; moderate west winds, becoming varia- ble Sunday.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: Saturday fair weather will pre- vail, followed by cloudiness and pos sibly rain in the northern districts, with slight temperature changes and light variable winds. and Sunday part Iy cloudy to fair and slightly cooler weather.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m. ...,.'sss.''s''s'' fL z5-oo l2 m. ...s............ 2 LS.o1 D. m. .................. 45 29.S2 Highest 60, lowest 43.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Fair; cool CT; variable winds.
 Fridays weather: Rain, followed by clearing weather in the afternoon; variable winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24

New London.--Mrs. George S. Palmer will sing at both services of the First Church of Christ on Sunday. At ves- pers she will render as the soprano solo There is a Green Hill Far Away, by GOunod. In the morning her solo will be Gounod's Gallla with quartette chorus.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24

The mayor of Honolulu carries a goodly part of his family tree around with him. He is using two eye teeth that belonged in her lifetime to his grandmother, wears a heart watch chain made from the kneecap of his great great-grandmother and the pol ished white buttons on his coat are from the bones of others Of his an- ceSfO DTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24

New rails are being lald by the troll ley company from the Green to Wight mans switch. Thirty five men are em- ployed. Two years ago rails were laid as far as the Green. A large button ball tree. a landmark on the west side of the Green. is being taken down.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24
CHILDREN WHO ARE SICKLY.

Mothers who value their own comfort and tho well fare Of their children should never be without box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, for throughout the season. They Break up Colds Cure Feyerishness Constipation. Teething Disorders Headache and Stomach Troubles. THESE POW DERS NEVER FAIL Sold by all Drug Stores. 25c. Don't accept any substitute A trial package will be sent FREE to mother who will address Allen S. Olmstsd. Le Roy. \. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24

The death at Decatur recently of Capt. NJ F. Kanan leaves but one sUr- .vivor of the original members of Post No. 1, Grand Army of the Republic. That one survivor Is Capt Christian RieOsome of Bloomington, Ill., who in speaking of the initial post recalls that it was organized on April 6. 1886. the fourth anniversary of the battle ot Shiloh.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-24

The Irish painter, MT Thaddeus. made portrait of the pope When came to paint his eyes. said NIr. ThaddeUs. T could not help exclainl- ing, why Holy Father your eyes are just the sort of eyes we have in Ire land' We'll he said, T am glad you like them And they make us broth CTS. don't they%"