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La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13
Death OF 7. c. Darlington.

Thomas c. Darlington. for ten year
well known resident Of this city.
died at his Santa Fe avenue home
last Sunday evening about six O'Clock
after an Illness of two weeks with
pneumonia. About the first of the
year Mr. Darlington. while employ
ed as an agent of the Santa Fe In
dustrial Department in New Mexico.
contracted a severe cold, which de-
veloped into the disease which caused
his death.
Thomas C. Darlington was native
Of Louisiana, where he was born Oc-
tober 13. 1858, and at the time Of his
death was aged so years. months
and "a days. His father was 4 con-
federate soldier and after the Sar
the family moved to Arkansas. where
Mr.. Darlington lived with his par
ents until 1882. when he emigrated
to New Mexico. locating in Wagon
Mound. Here In 1888 he was married
to Miss Elizabeth Houghton, . daugh-
ter Of Joab Houghton. who was the
first chief justice Of the territory
OF New Mexico. During his residence
In New Mexico Mr.. Darlington was
engaged in the cattle business. and
vas quite successful. In 1899 he
noved to La Junta and With the ex-
csption of . year or two has been .
resident Of this section ever since.
Nr. Oariington u survived by his
wife and two adoptsl chiIdrsn. Lee
~ Dsssas. ssDaaas d Mrs. CARING
tsa's sistse.
~ uol1 tnoWa Wo1hineteo e1ites
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13
o. G. ERANTZ
ROCKY FoRo. COLORADO.

The funeral took place from the
residence last Tuesday morning at
IL O'Clock. the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. George r. Morley. Of
the Presbyterian church. who read the
Episcopal service. The service At the
grave was conducted by the Masonic
fraternity. Mr.. Darlington being =
knight Templar. and the funeral
being attended by nearly half hum
dred members Of that order The
hterment took place at Fairview Gem
terry.
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13
Permit. 70 w.d

Marriage licenses were issued this
week to the following: Isaac E.
Helms and Myrtle Groves. both II
La Junta; John }. Head and Myrtle
Bryant. both of Rocky Ford: David
W. schuls. Of Lebo. Kan. and TIME
L Danieas. Of Trinidad. Tho last
naned coapas were married BY Judge.
McDaAiea. the inprsssive ritual of
the eounty cout bsine oses nsrs
stilissd . III assDsesoss oeeasaea.
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13
SOME MORE LOCAL ITEMS.
Ask for Dunkin's bread.
Trade with H. @. Todd.


Livery and transfer: Barr 4 Rose;
phone JuntA -.
Go to H. H. Clark for fire In
surance. Room Z. Miller-Hale block.
John Gwyn. architect and building
superintendent II Sin need phone
East l53.
G. s. Thompson. undertaken and
embalmer. Day phone. red 25sl:
night phone. 1852.
For Sale Eight room modern
house; s02 Colorado avenue. Inquire
Of william Fiscus.
.Gem" flour. best N the market.
Every sack guaranteed or money re-
funded.-La Junta Milling Co.
Mayhew House Furnishing Co.. un-
dertakers and embalmers. Phone.
East ~: night phone. Juntx ~.
For Sale or Trade for La Junta
Property REIMBURSEMENT under
Swink reservoir. Inquire at this Of
flee.
Rev and Mrs. George r. Morley
entertained the Christian Endeayor
Society at the Presbyterian manse
last evening.
For Rent-Two rooms for light
housekeeping: rent to be paid in
chamber work. Inquire at ll9 West
Second street
The ST. Patrick's day ball an
nounced to take place at EIks' hall
next Wednesday evening, has been
indefinitely postponed.
Wanted Competent woman for
cooking and general housework; four
in family; laundry done out; wages
$500. Address Box $50, Rocky Ford,
Colorado.
Money to loan on farm lands; ten
years with option Of paying sooner
II desired. For further Information
write or call on Chas. S. Stewart at
First National Bank. La Junta, Colo,
Miss Mabel Taylor. OF Garden City,
Kan, daughter Of Mr.. and Mira.
Jerry Taylor. formerly OF this city,
was one Of the attractions At the
skating rink this week in = fancy
stunt on rollers.
Services 1t the Presbyterian church
tomorrow. both moaning and even
Ing. conducted By the pastor. Rev.
George R. Morley. Morning subject.
"Christ's Divinity Attested BY Hts
Speech" Evening topic. "ConHprmIty
= tAs WIN Of 0od." Unioa Endeav.
% asstiss q $40 ,. n.
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

At . meeting Of the board OF direct.
orr Of the La Junta Industrial Associa
ton this week the question Of The
propoed disvision Of Otero county was
pretty thoroughly discussed. The
board Vas unanimous in the opinion
that La Junta must needs wake up
and take an active part In opposi-
tion. or We would realize when 100
late that the bill had become . law.
To this end Major Dameron was in
duced to go to Denver and ascertain
the true status Of the pending bill.
He will report At the monthly din
ner OF the Association to be held
at the Sherman Cafe next Thursday
night, the 18th. cordial invitation
10 extended to anyone interested In
defeating the proposed division.
whether q member Of the Industrial
Association or not. Come out and
boost for La Junta by taking an In
terext In this matter and at the UkSS
time enjoy 4 good dinner.
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

to Oregon. where they could lay In
soak for . while. and then may be
they would learn to know . good
thing when they had IT,. Il was one).
1t has rained almost every day since
Christmas, Yours for one more
year" Now. II some. Of our local
knockers want . change Of climate.
where they can lay In soak for time
and eternity. why not try the land
where rolls the Oregon and hears no
sound save the walls Of distress OF
those who have moved there from
sunny Colorado! 1T has rained al.
most every day since Christmas'
Oh. mio. me! Such = wetness!
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

Eureka, AT last we have discoy-
cred cure for the knocking habit.
The secret has been divulged to US
by man who used to live in La
now he is sorry. That's the cure
move TO Oregon. The La Junta In
dustrial Association will furnish
transportation for all OF the knockers
is as effectual for the knocking
habit as the keeley cure Is for the
booze habit. This man used to be
something OF a knocker on La Junta
confession. which is As good for the
knocker as 1t Is for the soul, he ad-
mits that hs did not realize what .
good thing he had while here-not
until he moved to Oregon. In re-
sponse to = funeral notice apprisinE
him OF the death OF his subscrip-
tion. Mr.. John skoslund. . former
resident Of North La Junta. but
now Of Portland. Oregon. writes:
''You will find enclosed $3.50 for
the year 1903. ~ always want to
keep posted on La Junta and sur.
rounding country. have noticed sew
efal articles In the great family
journal about the many knockers
arosaa La Jsata- think 1t would
- . siss 49, ter ths Il Junta
Doostsss' ODuh = sAlp tAess fellows
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

An old newspaper man who has
lately gone into the photographing
business. says: Il find that photoE.
raphers rarely advertise. but I'm TOO
old . newspaper man not to believe
In II for everything. I'd advertise IL
] was running cemetery-Quits
rooms. clean beds. and plenty Of
heat
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

seven enthusiastic and musically in
ciined people to meet together and
organize . Music Study Club" but
IL was accomplished one day this
week The club. which has for It's
purpose the study Of both ancient
and modern music. met for the first
time at the home of Mrs. z. g. Ed
wards. The subject for the After.
noon was Bach and Handel. The
next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs, A. c. Haskell. Mon
day. March ed.
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

the man who has to get up q six
O'Clock 10 the morning never has In
somnia II you have to get up at
six you'll 70 to bed At ten. and this
means you'll get the habit Of going to
sleep.-So says Ebert Hubbard
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13
MAN A10UT
Town

What started the riot At the per-
Torrance Of Hamlet last night!
why. Hamlet held the skull and
said: Alas. poor Yorick! You are
not the only deadhead In the
house."
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13
Now

esss hatehInS TO
In SINGLE coMs WHITE LEoHoRMs oneh
putSs laid
thirteen EGGS s27sa
healthy ssna
u and
reap your
Phone, srits and gvsrybedy ~seem
Address ROCKY POULTRY FARM,
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

Knocking! knocking, Who Is there? !?
Well. we heard yesterday that there
are now nine families located on
the lands under the. Otero extension
east Of town. and Il won't be
long before there will be ninety
and nine-snd then some more. later
on. The knocker is losing his grip
and will soon be In the has been"
class.
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Patterson.
of Pueblo, were In town last Satur-
day and Sunday. the suests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor kinsel. Mr.. Patter-
son Is the manager and captain nj
the Pueblo Western League team.
and while here announced that ar
rangements had been perfected to
open the baseball season In Pueblo
with the famous White Sox team Of
Chicago. on Friday. April Sd. and
Monday. April 9Th. Providing enough
tickets can be sold for the great
event Il rate of one fare for .he
round trip will be secured. Every
baseball fan In the Arkansas Valley
will probably avail himself OF this
opportunity to see one Of the greatest
aEEregations OF baseball talent In the
world.
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

A Rocky Ford girl. after a recent
trip to Denver. described her
visit thus: ''Oh. had perfectly
beautiful time. Contrived there a
little after midnight and took q cab
by to the hotel We went to our
rooms In refrigerator and the
rooms were illustrated with laughing
gas, and heated with legislatures.
was too melted to eat much. but
saw everything on expiration, and
when l got home felt well prepaid
for the time and money | had dis
penst with
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

Are you in the treadmill? Well.
the only way you can get out Is by
evolving mastership. We are con-
trolled by our habits. At first we
manage them. but later they manage
u.s. Habits young are like lions
cubs-so fluffy and funny. Have q
care what kind Of habits you are
eyoiving-soon you will be In their
power. and they may eat you mp. It
u . habit that chains ~ to the tread.
mill and makes NJ subject to the
wtn a othsrs. And It II habit that
gives mastership-of yourself and
others. Industry u habit. Men
Who 20 to bed at any old time and
get - when they feel like It. are
never tAdsserious-vusss. thsv are
never healthy. Muldoon says TIT
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

Democratic newspapers are about
the only ones these days who are
giving much space to criticising the
democratic bunch now on exhibition
at the state house in Denver. None
OF them are pointing with pride" as
is the usual custom in other circles
when republicans are ON deck. being
too busy viewing with alarm" The
Rocky Ford Tribune says: The
Cary. wardlaw amendment to the To-
cal option law. which passed the
lower house OF the state legislature
this week. and is now in the hands
of the senate, is An iniquitous piece
of Legislation that should be killed.
and IL the senate does not do II, the
democratic party will have much to
answer for at the next election. II
is pleasing to note that Otero coun-
ty's representative. Hon. w. H. Nc
Caskill. was one Of the eighteen who
voted against the amendment on its
third reading"
La Junta tribune., 1909-03-13

this week issued his first statement
relative to the banks Of the state.
The statement shows that In :he
state banks, private banks. savings
banks and trust companies there vas
on February II, 1903. on deposit
&29. .5Si ,052.0O. and on February ..
1909. there was 332.1l4.SS4. an In
crease OF $3.50, ,S3l.s9. The increase
ranges from 36 to 45.2 per cent.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-15
NORTH STONINGTON.
Mrs. c. S. Milne Conducts Service in
Pastors Absence-County Ministers
Conference at Baptist Church.

Rev. Luctan Drury spent Sunday in
Florence, Mass, where he was called
to attend the funeral of his nephew.
Lucian S. Rice. Mrs Chester S. Maine
conducted the morning service in Mr..
Drury's church. The evening service
was omitted.
Rev. F. M. HOLSTER and other dele
gates from the local Congregational
church attended the annual county
conference at Stonington Tuesday.
North Stonington Postoffice" is now
inscribed above the postoffice, accord
ing to recent postal regulation.
f. F. Richards Of Waterford called
on friends here Monday.
Mrs. Thomas P. Norman of Iedyard
was in the village Wednesday after
noon.
Miss Ella Phillips was in killingly
is visiting here.
County Conference at Baptist Church,
The New London County Baptist
Minister'S conference met with the To-
cal Baptist church Tuesday. At the
morning session Rev. D. ]. Nelly of
Danielson presented an admirable pa
per on The Minister in His Study"
At midday dinner was served at the
home of the pastor of the entertaining
church, Rev. Lucian Drury two long
tables being laid, one in the dining
room and one in the library.
The afternoon session was devoted to
general discussion of the subject
considered in the morning, and proved
very bright and enjoyable. Rev. c. K.
Flanders, the state evangelist. sang
solo. The clergymen belonging to the
conference in attendance We're: Rev.
Messrs. Nelly, Thayer, Nye Very,
Frink, Cannon, Prindle, Ward Atha,
Luther, Buddington. Marston, Potter,
Adams, Rankin, and Druhy. Visitors
were: Rev. Mr.. Flanders of Hartford
and Rev G. w. Rigler. D. D., and Rev.
j. L. Peacock of Westerly. Ministers
wives present were: Mrs Prindle, Mrs.
Adams. Mrs Rigler. Mrs. Peacock, Mrs.
Drury, and Mrs. Chapman. widow of
Rev. D. F. Chapman, for fourteen
years pastor of the church on Pendle-
ton Hill. In the evening Rev. H. E.
Rankin gave his stereopticon lecture
ON the immigration problem and it's
solution.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-15
GALES FERRY.
Methodist Society Discusses Financial
interests-PIans FOR Picnic-Com-
stock Cottage Sold to Jamaica Pur-
chaser-Party for Miss May Gibbs.

A meeting of the members of the NJ.
E. church present at the Thursday
evening prayer meeting was called at
the close of the service to consider the
financial interests of the society. G. E.
Colver, president of the board of trus-
tees, presided. After a discussion of
plans, Misses Sarah Latimer, Amy. B.
Satterlee and Laura Perkins were ap-
pointed committee to make Inquiries
IN regard to the advisability of holding
8 picnic during the season. Mrs. Hen
ry w. Hurlbutt was appointed an
exhibition committee. with power TO
choose her own assistants.
The warm weather of the past week
called several Of the summer residents
to their cottages on the bluff. Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto Wulf and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Perry of Norwich were here
Friday
The Bartlett cottage on the bluff was
also opened last week.
John Watson of the Allyn's Point
district, who has been i'll for several
months, is improving.
Comstock Cottage Sold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Sears of ia
malca, L. l., have purchased the cot
tage in the village belonging to Mr.
and Mrs. Charles H. Comstock for a
summer home. Mr. and Mrs. Com
stock moved Thursday to the Harlan
Newbury house, where they resiued
several years ago.
To Build Gravel Walk.
Work on the new gravel walk which
is to be built by the town and the rail-
road company for the accommodation
of the summer residents on the bluff is
to be commenced soon. An agent from
the office of the company in New
Haven and Civil Engineer George f.
Pitcher were in the village last week,
looking over the ground.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Heeney and Mrs.
Charles B. Jennings of New London
were guests of Mrs. Richard Latimer
Saturday.
Birthday Surprise for Miss Gibbs.
Miss Mary Rudd Gibbs was given a
birthday surprise party by members
of her Sunday school class of the Sec
ond Congregational church, Norwich.
at her summer home in the village Fri
day afternoon and evening. The girls
were accompanied by their teacher,
Mrs. ]. H. Larrabee. The party was
given a sail on Mr.. Gibbs yacht May
during the afternoon and games and
musical selections on the photograph
were enjoyed by the young people dur
ing the evening.
Mrs. A. A. Dickerson, who has been
a recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
James at Allyns Point, left Monday
for a visit in Boston before returning
to her home in Hartford.
Entertained by Mrs. F. n. Brown.
Eight members of the local auxiliary
of the Womans Home Missionary So
ciety enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs.
Franklin H. Brown at her home on
Laurel Hill avenue Tuesday afternoon.
Those present were Mrs. Thomas La
than, Mrs. Lucy Hurlbutt, Mrs.
George F. Dean. Mrs, Sarah Colver.
Mrs. CORTLAND E. Colver and Misses
Sarah Latimer, Kate B. Colver and
Laura Perkins. The next meeting of
the society will be held in June at the
home of Mrs. Sarah Colver at the navy
yard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-15
LEBANON.
Congregational Pastor elect to Be In
stalled in June-orIando c. fuckers
Funeral.

E. b. Smith, pastor elect of the First
Congregational church, preached last
Sunday and will soon be through with
his studies in the seminary. About
the first OF June he will be ready for
ordination and installation as pastor.
The funeral services of Orlando c.
Tucker were held at his residence last
Tuesday at 2 p. m. Rev. r. e. Turner,
his pastor, conducted the service. The
house was filled with sympathizing
friends and neighbors, who felt a
sense of personal bereavement. The
floral tributes were beautiful Tie
bearers were l.. P. Smith, S. W.
Throop, Roy Church. Edgar Tucker, c.
B. Lamb and Eugene Abel. Burial
was in the family plot in the new GEM
etery.
Operation for Cataract.
Mrs. ]. II. Steadman is at her home
again after an operation and treat
ment for cataract in the Backus hos
pital. Her sight is somewhat dim but
hopes are entertained that She Will
soon be able to see as well as for
merly
Alden Stephens of Hartford spent
last Sunday in town visiting his co'is-
iE, Miss Elizabeth A. Lewis, teacher
in District No. 7.
Mrs. Charlotte Burgess isg very Ill,
and little hope is entertained ~ her
recovery.
The weather this week has been &C.
lightful and the grass, which is one
OF the farmers main crops, bids fair
to be abundant.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-15
LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES
OLD MYSTIC.
Evangelist Luther Begins Services at
Center Observation-Disclosures, Social and
Personal Briefs.

The Badies' Aid society of the Bap-
fist church met Wednesday evening
with Mrs. William d. Beckwith Of
Smith street.
Evangelist Flanders began q series
of evangelical services in the chapel at
Center Groton, Sunday, May 9Th. A
good delegation from the Baptist
dance at the opening service.
Miss Eta May Lamphere of Hillside
Lawn was an over-Sunday guest of
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Cutler, of Mystic.
DR.. E. c. Chapman and Mrs. Chip
man of New London were guests Sat
urday of Mrs. Chipmans parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin F. Crumb.
Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover of Elm
hurst is visiting her brother and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Schoonover,
of Newark
Mrs. Albert A. Haley was the guest
Sunday of her aunt, Mrs. Maria Jones,
of New London.
Delaware Visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Rigg of Della
ware arrived last week at the Crandall
homestead for visit to Mrs. Riggs
grandmother, father and brother. Mrs.
Caroline G. Crandal, S. Ashbel Gran
dali and Billings F. s. Crandall.
The United Workers of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church met Wednesday
at p. m. in the NJ. E. conference
room.
Mrs. Annie E. Avery is caring for
her sister, Mrs. Charles H. Congdon,
of Mystic, who has been dangerously
i'll.
Miss Margaret Boothman was a Mys-
tic caller Saturday.
John Williams Shank and children,
Edna, Maude and John Williams. Jr.,
were calling Sunday on his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shank, of Led
yard.
Miss Lucy Gallup has returned to her
home here after spending the winter
with her niece, Miss Mary Williams, of
Providence
Mrs. Mary Jane Williams is visiting
at the home of her son-ir-law and
daughter Mr.. and Mrs. James Whip
pie, of Center Groton.
Miss Amy Eldridge was the guest
Tuesday evening of the Misses Lamp
of Ledyard.
Mrs Isabel Neil has returned from
three months stay at the home Of
her son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs Frank E. Gates, of Providence.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
union will meet Friday at $50 D. m. at
the residence of Mrs. Jane H. Dean in
Main street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-15
ASHWILlETT.
New Dam for Maine Lake Planned
Real Estate Changes Hands.

The Paul Prentice farm in Ashwillett
has been sold to New London parties
and the Ludlow place at West Ash
willett known as the ]. G. Walker
place. has been sold to Norwich peo-
pie. Much property here is changing
hands
The Ladies' Aid society held one of
their famous good suppeFs Saturday
evening at the. residence of w. w.
Billings. The affair was a decided sue
cess financially. Richmond furnished
the ice cream and all pronounced it
fine.
The many friends Of Miss E. K.
Holmes are pleased to note that she
has so far recovered as to be able to
resume her duties as teacher of the
Ashwillett school Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs f. B. James called to
see Mrs Mary James. who is i'll at her
home in Hopeville, Tuesday.
c. P. Culver and Arthur Fulton of
Westerly and Byron Billings Of Mystic
were in the place calling on friends
Sunday
There will be a strong new dam
built at the Maine lake here, recently
purchased by New York parties, and
the water power utilized and the lake
stocked with fish. There was formerly
a sawmill and gristmill and shoddy
mill on this same stream that has
been idle for many years. The con-
templated changes and improvements
are good news to all of the citizens
here.
S. Curtis Eggleston of South Lyme
was in the place Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-15
LIBERTY HILL.
Prospective Purchasers Inspect Mae
Cormac Plaoe-Mrs. Dimon's Brother
Killed by the Cars.

Mrs. Adele c. Tucker who is suffer-
ing from serious stomach trouble, was
taken to st. Joseph's hospital, Will
mantle, in the ambulance last Satur-
day.
Interested parties were looking at
the MacCormac place Tuesday.
Mrs. Patrick Brown, who has been
seriously i'll with grin. is a little bet
ter.
Frosts in Sunny Tennessee.
Mrs William Watson writes from
Tennessee that they have just had
frosts there. Apple trees there are in
full bloom.
Several attended the funeral OF Or
lando c. Tucker at Lebanon Center
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. w. H. Peckham. who is caring
for Mrs. c. Winfield Noyes, in Will
mantle. was home for a short stay
Sunday.
The C. E. meeting Sunday evening,
in the absence of Mrs. Isaiah Hale, the
regularly appointed leader, was In
charge of John Clarke, the president.
Killed by the Cars.
Mrs. G. B. Dimon received a tele-
gram Sunday saying that her young
est brother, who lives in Indiana, was
killed by the cars.