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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-12
SOME THINGS OF ODD AND COMIC INTEREST
WHICH THIS OLD WORLD HAS SEEN IN 1909
BY
JAMES
PRICE

harvestcrs, near Reading, Pa, tying the
wheat into sheaves as she had first done
half century ngo
Mrs. a. -. Winshp OF Racine, WIS,
celebrated her seventy- ninth birthday by
entering Ohio State university, at Co
lumhuS, beginning upon course Oh pSy-
chology and literature, which. she says
will occupy her Till 30
Colonel Gourand OF Geneva has. slmi-
larly, matricuated at tho SWISS UniVer-
sity OF Lausanne. and he is so.
An S1-year- young widow Of Turtle
Creek, Pa. Mrs EvalinG Hill, was not
only married again (AugusD, but danced
a sailors hornpipe at the wedding,
Eliphalct Smith OF Biddcford, In spite
OF his 90 years, has sent out challenge
to saw wood against any man In Maine.
He can average three and n half cords
Of white oak, In day OF ten hours, three
cuts to q stick. and he thinks he could
do better than that II properly pushed.
NevIn Kerr. Of. and Samuel Clarke. 90,
settled an argument as to nonaSennrian
records for loo yards by racing IL OH
down the main street of the town. Kerr
romped against the tape winner by ten
feet.
Adam Lcvengood (possibly he had heard
Of Mrs. Wenrich's exploit above record :
ed) pitched sheaves In the wheat field OF
his son at Wernersville. Pa. late In July,
and his next birthday will be his ninety
sixth,
In at the Finish.
Tho even four dozen "trifes light
as air' here set down from tho news
columns of the twclvemonth may be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-12

stantly killed IN tho grcaf o,,
monster. the victim yet had Iy,sa S,aa Of d
With p ,oT0 prompt poetic juatlce. ta for 'sysl
SoTns E5 's%s seversG sGa0%eH am %StsrS SwhGls
crossed over 10 the ham,, 1ua mai
grounds pretty nearly on thmps The :, huntir,
One final word suggests ,Hr7
queerest thing about oneer isSself-slI
their little habit Of hannon; tninm
ularly. WARWICK JAWEs. P,so % III
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-12
CLIP THIS OUT
Valuable Prescription When A.n,
With Rheumatism or Backaaths!a ktsas''
Also Splendid Tor;o

At the first sign Of rheuma,,.
or backache, or a feeling of bs;ncp psr
orally run down and weakened lug y
lowing simple prescription sinas, sae Z!
used; the results are promnt rvua ana
certain. 1t will build up the s~ss. ura q
lone ounce compound syrup @ sas.
parllla: one ounce Toris COMPOUND. IN y
pint high grade whisky. M;r - =
and take 4 teaspoonful before, y =
meal and at bedtime. The bottls - =
be well shaken each time - Wv n
Any druggist has these inercd;s,,.
will quickly get them, anyone can y :.
them. =
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-12

The Lights and Shadows of the Passing Year Shown the
and Dro Happenings of the Small News of the nor VI
Months the Dispatches From Furrin Parts and ~
at Home Coming From Such Diverse Fields FoFeet
Old Folks Law and the Ladies; Fate Feathers Finance
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-12
AS to Old Folks,

Each year comes word OF something
unexpected achieved by those who have
bcttcrcd the Psalmist's thrce-scorc-
and ten by another ten or two tackled
role with these chroHiclings:
Mrs. Wenrich. at TO- helped her sons
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-12
Just About Women.

Just About Women.
Last May this advertisement an.
peared IN certain Colorado papers. in
serted by the school board Of the little
Gown of Virginia Dale:
ANIED-FOR SCHOOL DIST, u. a
teacher with a glass eye and a corl;
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL
Health is Worth Saving, and Some
Norwich People Know How
To Save IL.

Many Norwich people take their
lives in their hands by neglecting the
kidneys when they know these organs
need help. Sick kidneys are respon-
sible for a vast amount Of suffering and
I'll health. but there Is no need to suf-
fer nor to remain IN danger when all
diseases and aches and pains due to
weak kidneys can be quickly and per-
manently cured by the use OF Doans
Kidney Pills. Here is Norwich citi-
zen's recommendation.
Mrs. Amy M. Wilcox, living at 3s
Mckinley Avenue, Norwich, Conn,
says: ''Doan's Kidney Pills are en-
titled to my strongest accommodation.
OF and on for some time 1 was an
noyed to quite an extent by a dull,
heavy aching across my loins and kid
neys. Those who have had a similar
experience viii realize how much mus.
cry and inconvenience this complaint
will cause. A friend. knowing how I
was troubled, recommended Doan's
Kidney Pills. and procured them from
N. d. SEWN E. Sons drug store. They
proved effective from the start, and Il
was only short time before I was
completely relieved"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name - Doan's - and
take no other.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

lowed by the question of the advisa-
bility Of decreasing the army and navy
were cleverly dealt with. Mrs. q. r.
Shaw and Ms. c. D. Sharpe sang
Home. Sweet Home. very sweetly.
Miss Mary NJ. Osgood Of Arlington
gave a paper of great interest on Old
Hearths and Homes in Pomfret. Miss
Osgoo1's paper was not only written
in q most fascinating style but was
read with equally charming manner
With Miss Osgood the ladies present
visited homes situated in Pomfret and
occupied hearty a hundred years ago
by Miss Isabel Rogers, the Lyons
house, the Ripley house, the Lord
he use, Abel Clark's tavern, the Mash
moquet mea dows, owned by DR.. Good
ridge, and Grosvenor grange, both
built soon after the revolution. Men
ton was made Of Robert Harris house,
a colonial tavern, also of the Jerome
Pike place the Colonel Sabin house.
and Sheriff Holbrook's cottage. as well
as many other homes of historic in
terest. The chapter extended rising
vote of thanks to Miss Osgood for so
kindly giving them the privilege Of
hearing her paper.
The programme was concluded with
the singing OF Aud Lang Syne and a
social followed. The hostesses, Mrs.
Nichols, Mrs. Luke, Miss 'naniels. Miss
Morse, Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Wright
served ice cream, cake and coffee. yell
low was the color scheme displayed In
the table decorations and daffodils
were given as favors.
The ladies of this city and particu-
larly thA members Of the Elizabeth
Porter Putnam chapter regret to learn
Of the Misses Osgood's leaving Abing-
ton for Hartford, making their home
In the latter city. Both OF them will
be greatly missed In social as well as
literary circles.
The meeting Monday afternoon was
the last one Miss Osgood win attend
hefore changing her place OF residence.
bsnielson Guest.
Miss Elizabeth Woodwork Of Dan
ielson was the guest OF local friends
on Monday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
L'UNIoN ST. JEAN sAPTIsrE
To Hold Next Conference in Whitman
tic.


L. ]. NORM, district committeeman
OF L'Union st. Jean Baptiste, was at
Moosup Sunday, attending a district
conference which included representa-
tives from Danielson, Putnam, Will
mantle. Jewett City. Taftville, Grosven-
ordale, Wauregan, Moosup and other
French-Canadian centers of popula-
ton. The conference was for the ad-
vancenent of the interest of the So
ciety, which is a fraternal insurance
organization. The reports at the meet
ing showed gains in membership in the
various parts Of the district since the
last district conference. held In Dan
ielson in February, as follows: Dan
ielson As, North Grosvenordale %, Put
nam SO, Willimanrie 20, Taftville IL,
Wauregan 9. The next conference win
be held in WiIlimantic on Sunday,
May 9,
Fewer Children to Be Enumerated.
The diminution Of the number OF
children between the ages of 4 and 16
in. the town. of Killingiy, as indicated
by the enumeration recently completed,
is due I'm a measure to the changing
character of the employees in mills in
the smaller villages of the town.
large families, are giving place to 9TH
er nationalities, the number of the
family average of which is below the
Canadians.
I'd Play at Putnam Thursday.
Kiilingiy High school students will
be out in force Thursday evening,
when the basketball team will go to
Putnam to play the much talked of
game with wiz dham High school OF
Willlimantic for the cham pionship of
the Eastern Connecticut league. The
game win undoubtedly prove the most
holly contested Of the season.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
Runored sale Of BaiIey Place.

Ezra 3. Bailey, representative from
Franklin in 1879, and senator from the
old Eleventh or Shoestring district in
1882, now living at Windsor Locks,
spent portion Of last week at his
property in Franklin and dropping
around to see many OF his old friends
Of that town. The farm Is Situated at
: the mouth of Bailey's Ravine, on the
Willimantic road and Norwich Wilt
mantle trolley line, nine miles from
Norwich.
1t is a most desirable piece Of prop
erty, and has been occupied OF late by
Frank Jackson. A runor has been go
ing the rounds that Senator Bailey had
sold the place TO Baltic man, but no
deeds have been filed with Town Clerk
Hartshorn yet,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
ARRESTED lN, NORWICH.
Morris Gordon Stole s1os5 from Pock-
ct of Charles Seder.

Morris Gordon, IS, was arrested in
Nols. lcl. -A4oA4ay at the request Of the
local police and brought to Danielson
Monday night by Chief Pilling. Cor
don will be arraigned in the town
court this (Tuesday) morning on. the
charge of stealing $10.s5 from Charles
Seder. an employee of the Danielson
branch of the Max Gordon corpora
ton. Gordon confessed the guilt TO
Chief Pilling Monday night The
young man. who makes a living sell
ing stationery, came here from Provi-
dence looking for business. Sunday
night he slept at the boarding place
of Mrs. Annie Glassman, corner of
Furnace and Center streets, and when
he got up Monday morning took the
money from the trousers pocket Of his
fellow roomer. He left Danielson at
z 20 a. m. on a Norwich bound car.
Chief Murphy of the Norwich police
had Gordon in custody thirty minutes
after the telephone message request
ing his arrest was received.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
PUTNAM.
A Second TrembIy-cIayton Match Ar
ranged-Lenten Quiet in Police
court-old Soldier Found Injured
Meeting of .. A.. r.. Chapter.

II. Prescott Brigham of Worcester
was d visitor in Putnam Monday.
w. H Barron Of Danielson was in
Putnam Monday evening inspecting
the local grange.
G. B. Case Of Woonsocket called on
PUtnern friends Monday.
e. W. Scott of Danielson made a
brsines strip here Monday.
T. I. Dwyer of Webster has been the
guest Of Putnam relatives.
Tren1hIy- Clayton Match Arranged.
Frank H. Cordier has finally arrang-
ed for the meeting Of Trenlbly, the
skilful little wrestler, and Bulldog
Clayton of England in this city March
Is. Trembly at Cleveland last week
wrestied four hours with Loudin and
neither was able to win a fall
New Cases to Follow Snort Calendar
Business.
Short calendar matters viii OCCUPY
the attention of the superior court
when IT reconvenes for the week this
(Tuesday) morning. Following the
disposal Of the above mentioned bus
mess cases assigned Friday for this
week will be taken up.
High Water Favors Mil Owners.
Manufacturers with plants along the
Quinebaug are reaping the benefits Of
the heavy rainfall OF the past three
weeks. Higher water means more
power from that source and a reduc-
ton in the coal consumption with a
consequent saving
Foresters' Big Imitation.
Forty-eight new members will be in
itiated in Court City Of Putnam, r. of
A. on March 21. All OF the fraternal
organizations of Putnam are interest
ed this spring in the matter Of in
creasing the membership.
Six months has been allowed cred
itors to file claims against the estate
OF the late Samuel X. Spaulding.
Good Effect of Lent.
The penitential period may be con-
sidered as having a benefcent ef-
feet in reducing the number Of cases
that are comin~ before the city court
ton Monday morning and Tor days
past there has been absolutely nothing
for the court to pass upon.
Business Changes.
Albert Marion of the Putnam base
ball team has sold his half-interest In
his Providence street cigar store to his
partner, Louis BONN
kilIinsly-Windham Game on Thurs
day.
The date Of the Killingly- Windham
basketball game to be played in this
city has finally been fixed for Thurs
day evening of this week.
Various Items.
Mrs. John Kane Of Woonsocket was
a visitor in Putnam on Monday.
Fred Pickwick Of Providence is the
new assistant manager Of the Put
nam foundry and machine company.
Mr.. Pickwick divides his time between
the Putnam and Providence offices Of
the company.
The five prisoners who were given
sentences to be served in the state
prison by Judge Howard ]. Curtis at
the criminal session of the superior
court in this city last week win be
taken from the Jail at Brooklyn to
Wethersheld this week
Textile workers from this city at
tended the state convention Of the
United Textile Workers of America.
held In Danielson Sunday afternoon.
Union organizations among cotton mill
operatives in this part Of the state
were practically unknown up to about
two years ago
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
COLCHESTER.
Death Of William Murphy Follows
That of His Wife-ltems Noted Here
and There.


William Murphy died Thursdav eve
ming at his home on Elmwood Heights
after a few months Illness. His wife
died only a few weeks ago. He was
an old resident Of the town respected
by all who kr ew him. He leaves three
sons, William of Pittsburg, Michael OF
New York. and James Of this place
The funeral was held Saturday morn
ing in ST. Andrews church. Rev M
H. May officiating at the requiem high
mass, The bearers were William II.
Blacker, Edward McElroy, William
O'Brien and Philip Ridden. Burial
was in st. Andrews cemetery.
Butcher lodge, Herman Sons, held
a meeting in their rooms in MintZs
block Saturday evening. There were
several out of town members present.
Miss Catherine Carver has returned
to Meriden, where she is teaching, af-
ter a few days visit with her parents
on South Main street.
David Chapman OF Moodus was the
guest Of friends in town Friday.
Mrs. julius Phelps of Westchester
was in town Friday.
William Murphy Of Pittsburg and
Michael Murphy of New York are I'm
town, having come to attend the flu
neral of their father, William Muir
ply.
1nonld.s BufllS OF. E<dSL hampton
was the recent guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John f. Slater on Windham avenue.
Mrs A. L. Stebbins is, teachino in
the high school during the absence of
Miss Emily Etzensperger who is IN
at her home. Mrs. Stebbins taught in
the school for several terms some
years ago.
Mrs. Harry Leonard of Leonard
Bridge W. the guest recently of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Carver. on
South Main street.
Mrs. Hattie Jackson and Eugene
Saunders of Norwich were guests OF
relatives IN town Thursday.
Prof. Frederick T. Bunce was in He
bron Friday evening. playing with an
orchestra for a dance given by the
young people Of that place.
Mrs. Hamilton Wallis was in Hart
ford Friday.
William <. Baker of New Britain
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
D. A. r. CHAPTER
Hears Interesting Papers-one of Par
ticuIar Historic Value by Miss os-
GOOD,

The March meeting Of Elizabeth
Porter Putnam chapter D. A. R., held
in the chapter rooms in Pomfret street
Monday afternoon, was largely at
tended and proved a most interesting
meeting. A board meeting was held
at 2.30 o'clock and the regent, Miss
S. Elizabeth Clarke. called the regu-
lar meeting to order at three O'clock.
The registrar called the roll and the
reports of the various officers and
committees were read and accepted as
follows. Recording secretary Mrs.
Clara Williams gave the report of the
last meeting. Mrs. A. w. Bowen the
treasurer's report. Mrs. G.. A. Vaughan
of the entertainment committee Mrs.
Nichols OF the cemetery committee
The following nominating committee
was appointed by the regent Mrs. NJ
G. Leonard, Miss Bessie L. Champlin,
Mrs. Helen Miller. The name iof one
candidate for membership was voted
upon, the tellers being Miss Ellen
Wheelock and Mrs. G. A. Vaughan
The meeting was then placed in
charge of the chairman of the enter
tainment committee. Miss Ellep Os-
good. Mrs. Nichols gave a paper of
interest, The Increase or. Decrease of
Our Army ana Navy. based upon the
book, Lay Down Your Arms, by Bar
oness Won Suttner. Mrs. Nichols dis
cussion first favoring an increase, fol-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

The English tea party held In
Sprague hall Saturday night for tho
benefit OF the Methodist Episcopal
church. was the most successful yet,
standing room being at q premium, so
crowded was the hall. Supper, served
from until o'clock. consisted OF
Geld meats. pickles. English biscuits.
white bread. English tea, assorted
cakes and ice cream hundred
was followed by an excellent enter
tainment. The programme follows
Glee. Hail. Smiling Morn, choir;
violin solo. Cradle Song, Simon. Rev.
d. B. MacLAne: song. Sing. Sweet
Bird Miss B. Blackburne OF Hano-
yer; male chorus, oh Who VIII
Over the Downs, Mems league; song,
In the Twi-Twilight, William Barlow;
monoiogue. William Fleming: solo,
Tommy Atkins, James Royle; violin
sclo, Serenade Rev. D. 3. MacDane of
Taftville. Songs, (a) Serenade % A
Song Of Holiday, Miss B. Blackburne;
male quartette. Messrs. Johnson. Bal
ley. Bethel and Garrett; monologue,
William Fleming; glee. My Wildwood
Home. choir.
A large number Of guests were pres
emit from Willimantic, Windham Taft
vile and Norwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. MacIane OF Taftville
accompanied Miss Blackburn and Mr..
Bethel in their numbers Of the pro-
gramme.
Lenten Devotions.
Lenten devotions win be held at the
Immaculate Conception church this
week on wednesday and Friday eve
nings.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
CHAPLIN PASTOR
rendered Farewell Reception by Neigh
boring Pastors and Congregations
Presented Handsome Gift.

Rev. A. J. Small, pastor Of the Con-
gregdticnal church at Chaplin, who has
resigned to accept the pastorate OF the
First Congregational church at Merri-
mac, N. H., was rendered surprise
party in the form Of far, well social
az the Chaplin church Monday evening
by brother pastors, Rev. William S.
Beard, pastor Of the First Congrega-
tionai church of Wilimantic; Rev. Har-
ry Grimes. pastor OF the Windham
Center Congregational church; Rev.
Walter z. Lanphear pastor of the First
Congregational church OF Mansfield;
Rev. Henry G. Marshall, pastor of the
Congregational church of Hampton; ;
Rev. Leonard B. Tenney pastor of the
Congregational church OF Scotland, and
Rev. William NJ. Brown of Windham.
The social was largely attended, Con-
eregatior alists being present from
practically all Of the towns whence the
visiting pastors came, with a goodly
number Of the members Of the Chap
lin parish.
Brief addresses were made by all of
the pastors. and when Rev. Mr.. Small
was presented handsome parlor- or
study rug he responded with cordial ex-
preston Of genuine appreciation OF the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
4 WILLIMANTIC.
Larson. Carlson Wedding at Swedish
Church. s

A pretty wedding took place Satur-
day afternoon at the Swedish Luther
an church at o'clock, when Axel Lar
son and Miss Jennie Carlson, both OF
this city, were united in marriage by
the pastor, Rev. Olaf Nordbladh. The
bride was gowned in white, wore a
veil and carried bouquet Of bride
loses. Miss Hilma Carlson was brides
maid. The best man was brother OF
the groom.
The ceremony was Witnessed by a
large number Of friends, who filed the
little church. A reception was held
after the church ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larson will make their
home In this city where Mr.. Larson
is employed by Latham & Crane.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
DANIELSON.
Mrs. James Piekford's Death-Lobai
Interest in. Legislative Hearing
L'Union st. Jean Baptiste Increasing
in Membership.

Simon S. Waldo is again Ill at his
home on Academy street
Stanislaus Poirer. who has been with
Herman. is now salesman at the N. T:
Hurlbut store.
Henry McDermott of Woonsocket
spent Sunday at his home In Daniel
son.
M. J. Reed of New Britain was Wis
itor in Danielson Monday.
Thomas J. Aiyward is making a bus
mess trip through northern New York
this week.
Mrs. H. c. Hartford will entertain
the Nadel Arbeit club Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. Rienzi. Robinson has been Wis
iting in New York.
Rev. John Roux Recovering.
Rev. John Roux is slowly recovering
from an Illness of several weeks With
tonsilitis.
Henry R. Bates Of Oxford visited in
Danielson Monday.
+. ]. Daniels of Putnam called on
friends in Danielson Monday.
Arthur Milligan has gone to Spring
field, Mass. to work in an automobile
factory.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
DISTURBANCE ON CAR
Caused Mitchell Dion to Get Jail Sen.
tence.

Mitchell Dion Of Killingiy was in
the town court Monday morning and
was sentenced to 100 days in jail on
two charges, intoxication and breach
Of the peace. Dion created disturb
ance on an electric car Saturday even
ing
Ellsworth Burton was a visitor in
Norwich Monday.
( Charles l. Byrnes of Middletown vis-
tied friends in Danielson Monday.
Motorists to Attend Auto Show.
A party of Danielson men. owners
and prospective owners Of automobiles,
have Planned to go to Boston Wednes-
day to attend the auto show.
Personal Mention.
Michael Sullivan Of New London
visited at his home here Monday.
Frank Holden of Worcester visited
Danielson friends on Monday,
AZ Notes.
Mrs. John Greeley and Miss Kath-
ryn Cooley OF Wauregan are attending
the openings I'm New York this week
Miss Ella Sydley and Mrs. Mary
Reynolds have returned from visit
in Providence.
Misses Helen and May Braney of
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
EuII preaa anhaarnaI.

Everett Harrington, student at the
Connecticut Literary institute, Suf-
Grex club MINISTRIES. There was
full dress rehearsal in Loomer's opera
house Monday evening. with music by
HeImold's orchestra The various parts
were well taken and the performance
gives promise OF being finished one.
Sam Johnson the director. has taken
a great deal Of pains in perfectins the
details.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09

kindly feeling that prompted the DON
ors of the handsome gift.
Refreshments were served by the la
dies of the parish during the evening.
Music was furnished by Miss Ruth r.
Snow and Miss Ruth Copeland, both Of
whom rendered a number Of fine piano
solos that were received with hearty
applause. {.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-09
Attended Funeral of cIassmate and
Eriend.

Thomas Ashton went to Roslindale,
Mass, Sunday, to attend the funeral
of Richard Desmond, who died there at
his home, after a long illness with
rheumatism. Mr.. Desmond and Mr..
Ashton wers cbums al / shipmates
aboard the warship St Louis during
the civil war. and were accustomed to
visit one another frequently during
late years. and had been friends
through life.
The funeral was held Monday morn
ing