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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-07
WANTED-EEM HELP.

WANTED-FirSt class waist maker
Good wages Mrs. Mercer GA Kan. av
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-07

WANTED-Girls to make baskets; ais
boys over 16. Kaw Packing Mfg. Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-07

Experienced stock salesmen at once. w.
T. Bellman Inv. Co, 106 w. Sth, city.
KEMPER-THOMAS CO., Cincinnati.
want travelling men for advertising
fans as side line. Quick money. SIS to $50
weekly Copyrighted designs. Selling sea-
son now on. Apply Fan Dept.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-07

MAN WANTED-Home work evenings
making valentines. $500 weekly. Nc
canvassing. No experience. Enclose stamp
for samples. Commercial Art Company,
New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-07

MEN wanted to learn the barber trade
and the latest method used. tools fur.
nished, positions secured. commission paid
while learning Call OF write Topeka
Barber college, 332 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-07

wANTED-At once. chambermaids. Appl
National Hotel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-07

500 MONTHLY and expenses to travel
and distribute samples for big manufac-
turer, steady work. s. Scheffer. treasurer
c S. Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-07

WANTED-Boy with mower to cut grass
regular; also good one to care for Shet-
land pony. 1900 Harrison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-07

FOR RENT story stone building in
rear of sos Jackson. Good for barn or
storage house n. E. Keller. Ind 1856
FOR RENT-Good barn for team car
riage. etc, close to avenue, So per month
Topeka Real Estate Co, 532 Kansas ave
Ind. 1872 Bell 73S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-07

MEN-Learn automobile business. We
teach by mail and get you job. at SIS 90
weekly. Pay you so while learning. Ro-
chester Automobile School, 4S7 Church,
Rochester. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
RETURNED FROM CHINA.
Rev. Willard L. Beard Will Take Uw
 Work in This Country.

Rev. Willard Beard, who for nearly dozen years has been connected with either the missionary or the r. M. C. A. work in China, but who lately ac- cepted the position of home secretary for the board of foreign missions. with headquarters fin New York city. arrived in San Francisco last Saturday on ffs way to take np f1ls new duties. Mr. Beard and family came over on Che Asia from Shanghai and started at once for the east He expects to reach Worcester today (SaturdayD. where lic will confer with his superior ofacers of the board.
 He will have charge of the eaRtern division, comprising the New England and biFe middle states as far west az Ohio, and win make his headquarters in New York city. The pinca ta one of honor and responsibility and carrieB with it "A great amount of work. Mi. Boards experience in the missionary work will bs of great help to h1m in his new situation. and he wag very highly recommended for the position by thos@ who have watched iiss work In China. He will visit with his parents. Afr. ana Mrs. O. c. Beard. Of Shelton, befcro assuming his new duties.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
GUESTS FROM CHINA.
Rev. and Mrs. Beard Welcomed Back
 After Eighteen Years.

The Ladies' Social circle of the Sec ond Congregational church held the first of a series of socials in the par lors of the church Wednesday eve ming, which proved a most enjoyable gathering Rev. and Mrs. Beard. the honored of the guests of the evening, received with Rev. and Mrs. F. D. Sar- gent.
 A hearty welcome was given MT. and Mrs. Beard, who have returned to this country, after spending fifteen years in China. The following musi- cal programme was pleasingly rend- cred: Plano solo, Miss Maude Simp- son; selection by the choir: vocal solo Miss Helen Bradleyi selection by the choir; solo. Miss Bradley.
 A Chinese song was given by three children of MT. and Mrs. Beard. Rev. MT. Beard gave a brief talk upon Mu- sic in China, in which he stated that all sacred music used in that country was composed in countries outside of to compose sacred music. although they do write the words which are used in connection with music.
 MT. Beard's remarks closed the en- tertaining programme. FTHppe waters were served by the programme committee, Mrs. F. W. Perry, Mrs. Car penter and Miss Bertha Sargent.
 Mrs. c. l.. Torrey and Mrs. S. NJ. Wheelock, vice presidents of the So- cial circle. were assisted by the mem pleasure of the guests.
 Noted About Town.
 Mrs. William Holmes is visiting rela- tives in New Britain.
 Mrs. $. M. Wheelock has returned from a brief visit in Uxbridge. Mass.
 Miss Ladd of Springfield. Mass, a former teacher in the Israel Putnam school, is the guest of Miss Dutton.
 c. F. Shaw has returned from a short stay in Canterbury.
 Miss Gertrude Hall entertained the O. M. club at the Congregational par sonage this week. The next meeting will be held with Miss Alice Morse.
 Raymond Wheaton of Amherst coll lege has been the guest of his par ents. MT. and Mrs. E. M. Wheaton.
 Our friend Lazarus is fallen asleep. He is dead" was the topic of the Thursday evening prayer meeting in the Congregational chapel.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25

of athletic events in the rooms of the Canadian Athletic club Thursday eve ming. when a~card of wrestling and boxing exhibitions, mostly between To- cal boys, will be put on.
 Want Train Restored.
 Persons living in towns south of Putnam along the Norwich branch of the Midland division are interested fin the effort that is being made to have a train restored that was taken off about two years ago and which for before four in the afternoon. This was a convenient train for residents of this section. it being possible to leave Boston at two. o'clock and be in Danielson a few minutes after four. Since the train was taken off there has been no southbound passenger ser- vice on the steam road between Put nam and Norwich from 10.30 a. m. to 6 p. m. There has been no option but the trolley line between those hours and while good, that service Is not rapid enough to meet the requirements of many busy men.
 Installed Wiiiinnsntic Officers.
 District Deputy John J. McGarry and District Warden Thomas Ryan. both of Putnam. were in Willimantic on Thursday evening to install the of1i- cers of San Jose Council, No. 1T, K. of C. The visit was the first official one that the district deputy has made
 
 Repairing Roundh ouse.
 Carpenters have commenced mak- ing repairs to the round house in the railroad yards, which was badly dam aged by fire about two months ago, and has been of little service stNce that time. A new roof is being built on the structure. and the damage by the fire is to be generally obIiterated.
 X. of C. Consider Applications.
 Several applications for membership of Cargill council, K. of C., Thursday evening, Grand Knight M. M. Dwyer and other members of the council are striving to make this year one of the unusually successful ones in the his tory of the order in this city.
 InterschoIastic Baseball League.
 It has been suggested that an inter scholastic baseball league be formed among the high schools of Windhan county this summer. Five towns in the county Putnam, Thompson, Kill ingly, Windham, Plainfield-offer pos abilities for a high school league and some arrangement could probably be made to incite deep interest in such an organization. Each of the schools could put a team in the field and as the distance between towns is not great the expense attached to travelling ought not be heavy
 To Decide on Appropriations. ell will take up the matter of fixing the appropriations for the various de- partments of the city government for the ensuing year at the regular month- ly meeting to be held next Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25

z ess before the public. fhoro is no me. &Eum better than through the adverfio- ing coluE-zz or ThA Rullattu.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
DANlELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS.
OBITUARY.


 Announcement has been received here of the death at Craftonville, Cal, of Ralph Reece, for many years a resi- dent of the West Side. Mr. Reeces left DanfeIson for California several years ago to make his home with his son. He suffered a shock recently and died on Friday of last week.
 MT. Reece was born in Lancashire, England 76 years ago, and came to this country in 1864. He lived in Con- necticut many years, in Danielson from 1867 to 1902, when he went to Grafton vile to live with his son, William AL though past the three score and ten milestone in life, he was active to the time he was stricken, a week ago last Wedn asday He went to the barn to feed the horses and was accompanied by his granddaughter who was with him when he fell. After a short time the aged gentleman. who was carried to the house by a member of the fam fly. regained consciousness, but soon lapsed into an unconscious state and did not recover. He died at o'clock Friday morning.
 There are five children, w. H. Reece, Craftonville, Cal; Thomas Reece. Ker-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
PUTNAM
State School Appropriation $3,465- Lecture by Captain Mckenzie-So- ciaI at Congregational church-Rev. and Mrs. Beard Homo from China.

George Wilson, who has been em- ployed in Bridgeport. has returned to his home in this city. MT. Wilson is to work in Putnam
 Charles K Shaw, who was operated upon for appendicitis at the Day Kimball hospital this week, was com fortable Thursday.
 Jeremiah Clancy of New York, for merly of Hampton, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Michael Connors of this city.
 Jasper Holmes has re-entered the employ of the Hammond-Knowlton Mrs. Frederick Shaw of Bayonne, N. J.. is spending a few days with relatives in Putnam.
 Miss Margaret Keith of Hartford is the guest of MT. and Mrs. H. W. James P. Hslpin of Providence vis- ited friends in Putnam Thursday. F. NJ. Wheaton has purchased the Grant property near his factory on Front street
 School Money $s,4e5.
 Members of the school board of the town of Putnam on Thursday after noon signed the requisition of the state comptroller for Putnam's share of the states appropriation for schools due for this year. The amount is $3.465. Adolph Lachance has made arrange tenement house on Smith street and work is to commence at once.
 Lectured on India.
 Staff Captain Mckenzie of the SaI- vation Army gave a lecture on India, where he has spent several years. at the Methodist church. Thursday eve ming.
 Wrestling Events.
 There was a gathering of followers
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
sToNlNGToN.
Miss Dorothy painnsra Engaaemsnt Announced--Stssnnsr New ohorshmna Inspeeted--new Warning Belle fer Crossing.

 MT. and Mrs. Franklin WheeIer Pai- mef have onnounced the engaRomenf of their daughter. Miss Dorothy Pal- mer. to Alfred J. chatilIion of hew York. Miss Palmer is well known in stonington, particularly by the sum
 Thurrday night fhsse wes q gashsr-
 Thomas Peabody of Westerly gave s very interesting talk on Prohibition. A large number intended Inspecting New shorsbHsa. General Manager H. O. Efc<@rBon Of the New England Navigation company. from Newport. and Senator Chanplin of Block Island have been here tnin week inspecting the steamer New of the Steamboat company.
 The bylaws of Ocean Eiew com
 mandcry: No; SEQ. U; Q: O. e. n@Ts bc held on the second and fourth EIt- day evenings of each month Thig evening there win be instaiiation of New Warming Bells. The boxes to hold the new system of warning bells at the. main croaainEs. Water, Main and Elm streets have ar- rived Tho work will be in charge or | Charles Frachette. signal foreman of tho New Haven railroad. e. A Ander-
 son Of the electrical department Tueg-
 day fashioned the 12 foot bellunast for
  and it will be placed on the west sid@ of tho street
 The American velvet n1sil hero is
 ThoInas FaS<eIi is st the Elm street crossing in place of Chariex Y. Hab- cock, who resigred thIs week, l Captain Conrad Schmitz in the smack
 Annie made a good haul of cod this The steamer Annie wlIcox came in
 at the Steamboat wharf. storm bound. this week. She iJaa a carRc of fertii- | izer to be unloaded at Newport Thursday at D. m at the C0uEreRa-
 taonad chapel missionery meeting was
 Walter Hammond has returned ts
 Eugene Anderson has returned ts New York.
 The funeral Of the infant son of Manuel yittoria was held at itn home. | on Water street, at 2.30 D. m. Thurs day. Burial was in st Mary's come
 Fred w. Wiley of South Boston wns | here TlfurBday.
 Morton. c. Williams of Chicago has
 returned to his home. Miss stspIin to Resign. Miss Dora Staplin will resign at tho marriage, which will take place on March 5.
 This evening the Golden Gross viii install officers.
 Thursday evening the members Of the First Baptist church Ind an s1- | perlence eocial, the members telling how each dollar WIS earned The la
 dies made and sold edibles ard fancy | articles, while the men eawed wood | sold peanuts and did numerous other amusing things. During the evening
 refreshments were served. Mystic Rector to Preach.
 At the Lenten nervio~ in Calvary | Episcopal church at 7.30 p m. the Rev. | Albert Corey Jones of St Marks | church MyEtic. will speak. c. NJ. ThomLaon of Now York fE Tn | town.
 Ernest Holmes of Nerfden arrived | Thursday for a weeks stay. | The Fishers Island crew were iu | town Thursday getting supplies. | F. l.. Swift Of Waterbury was hers | on Wednesday.
 | IT. r. Wright of New York sas iu | town Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
BALTIC
clsrsynen Present at Months Mird Mass for Rev. ]. w. Hoey-Loesi Notes.


 At the months mind solemn requiem high mass at the Trnmaculaan Concep- ton church Tuesday as 10.30 for the assisted by a trio from greeneviHe- Miss Hartie. Mrs. Sliney and Miss Boudreau. At the ofertory Mrs. Bli- ney sang an Ave Maria, followed by Pie, Jesu, by the young ladies Of tl1s Academy of the Holy Family. The young ladies also rendered the closing hymn. The mass was celebrated by Rev. James Smith of Rockville; file deacon was James T. Smith of Greene vile: sub deacon. Rev. Arthur O'Kesfe of Taftville: master of cerenoutes, Rev. Patrick J. OReiiiy of Monfvfiisi nelly of Occum: acolytes, Rev. Pifuy F. Cooney and sRev. Philip hasEicDte. Other priests present were ft1. Rev. Mgr. John Synnott. Hartford; Rev. John c. Murray. Hartford. chancellor of diocese; Rev. William Rogera, Hart Grosvenordaie; James T. Mc0uane, Willimantic; Ignatius Kogt. South Coventry; C. A. Leddy, Myrtle: Nlch- olas Schneider. Merfden. Richard v. Morrissey. New Haven: Hugh Treanor. William A. Keefe. Joseph E. Mccartsy. New London; John !. Murphy. South Manchester: F. T.. Maasiootfe, TaN- vile; C. IT. Paquette, Wiilimantfc. U. o. BellerOse, Waureean; Francis KuE~ ter. Jewett City; John c. Matthicet Moosup; and Arthur DeBruycsser of Willimantic.
 Rev. John C. Matthieu of zdoowup preached a powerful sermon on Sin at the Lenten devotions Tuesday evening.
 The members Of the M. E. church are planning an English tea party.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
Will Live in Car.

Vice President C. M. Campbell of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad is living and will live for the next month in a private parior car in the freight yard of the Greenwich sta- tfon.
 MT. Campbell goes to business over the line every day and returns in the afternoon or evening.
 His reason for so living is that he has bought the Woods place there. for merly the property of the late W. H. S.. Woods, who was president of the Bow cry Savings bank in New York, and he wishes to be near the place to super wise it's furnishing, etc. The place is said to be valued at $250000.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
The pemoerstIe vls.v.

''Victory ahead for the Demoorntn" Is the way southern paper puts it in headline. Peculiar to relate, thm democratic view Of victory is nearly always from the rears--Portland fOre.D Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
Prisoners to Be Put to Plea.

Albert w. Staples, Lloyd G. Packer. Frank Coyette Sybil Parker. Luigi Pertrocienni, Smith Huntley. John F. Taylor, Anthony Tobey, Michael Hod- gins and Michael Shea are the prison CTS that are being held in Brooklyn jail and will be presented in the superior court when it comes in at Putnam next Tuesday, to answer to the charges against them. There are g cases on the trial list for the March term, the remainder being out on bail or proba- tion- Judge Edwin B. Gager will pre- side.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
DANIELS0N
Death of Ralph Reece in California Grange Committees-No League Meeting CaIIed-Borough Briefs.

The funeral of Miss Ida Lallaie, Is, daughter of MT. and Mrs Louis La haie of Furnace street, who died after a long illness with tuberculosis, was held from St. James church Thursday morning at o'clock, Rev. CeIestin Crozet being celebrant of the mass of requiem. Burial was in St. James cannefAI-Y
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25
Mr. Bryan .t Horne.

One of our exchanges, referring ta the fact that Mir. Bryan was not af- fected by the altitude when he climb ed an Andean peak, suggests that h@ has become accustomed to being FurJ in the air"-Jackson (Mfns.) News
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25

of athletic events in the rooms of the Canadian Athletic club Thursday eve- ming, when a~card of wrestling and boxing exhibitions, mostly between To- cal boys, will be put on.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-25

Col. Roosevelt due June 1s. Better hang mp "a side of beef right away N. r. Evenine Telegram
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-12-08
K. of P. Election.

Ecleadean Lodge. No. i25
Knights of Pythias, at their m 'ct.
ing Dee. 9TH, elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing yea.
c. c., T. j. HoXsey.
V. c., j. w. Pmnkett.
b.. Arthur Holmes.
M.of W., Ben c. Barnes.
X. of r. and S. and NJ. OF f.
Y. j. Kelso.
NJ. of EX., j. ID. Mckee.
NJ. at A., ID. c. Haskell.
|. g., S. n. Evans.
Q. G., NJ. NJ. Creasey,
Trustee, NJ. NJ. Creasey.
After which they retired to The
Hotel Hoxsey where they euloye,
"a sumptuOus spread.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-12-08
FOUND DEAD.
Charles (Buck) Fegan Comes to a
Mysterious Death.

Last Friday night, about nine
o'clock, employees of the c. 4 A..
r. h. found the dead body Of
Buck Fegan lying at the side Of
the railroad track, about hall way
between the negro restaurant and
the railroad water tank, near the
old passenger depot site. When
he was found he was thought to
have been dead about an hour.
There were no marks Of violence
ON his body, but his neck was
broken and SO just what caused
his death is somewhat Of a mys-
terry. Chas johnson had paid him
$3.50 early in the evening for
some carpenter work; $3.50 was
found in one Of his pockets.
Deceased was about 31 years of
age and was never married. lie
was the only support Of a widow
ed mother, Mrs. Thomas FegHl.
Other relatives who survive him
are one brother and two sisters.
The brother, James Fegan, cesldes
in Kansas; one of the sisters, Mrs
Lizzie Piper, lives in New Mexico,
and the other, Mrs. Mollie Ander-
son, is a resident Of Denver, Colo
Father J. j. Dillon conducted
funeral service over the remains
at st. Brenden's Catholic church
Sunday afternoon, at , 30 o 'cIock
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-12-08
POWELL FORD.

Several thru gathering their
corn.
+. b. Cook is putting up a large
corn crib.
Misses Mabel Cook, Ethel Dull
and Minnie Powell attended the
Teachers Institute at Duly last
Saturday. We are sorry more did
not attend from this vicinity. 1t
was enjoyable and instructive.
Miss Emerson and the patrons
made one feel at home. A most
excellent dinner was served.
which was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Belle Black and daughtes
Miss Stella Black, of Mexico.
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
7. j. Powell.
NJ. n. Powell lsOld VIM. Floyd 1877
bushels of corn at 45 cents per bu.
last week.
Mrs. F. B. Cook is still i'll. We
trust she will recover soon.
Born, Dee. 2, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace johnson, a son.
There win be Christmas tree
at Sun Rise church Christmas eve.
Also Miss Ethel Dull is planning
for tree for her pupils.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-12-08

The st. Louis Journal of Agri-
culture: Among the younger
generation Of feeders now grow
ing up in Missouri, Ben j. Bertels
is in line to attain first rank as a
feeder of good ones. Ben ac-
companied a shipment of yearling
steers and heifers Monday, good
enough to sell at $6.35, ana the
condition they were in when
marketed reflects great credit to
his ability as feeder. He is an
other one of our numerous Au-
drain county friends.
Farmers in the vicinity OF
Wellsville are complaining thai
much of the early wheat has rot
| ted and had to be sown over
again. The loss from this source
has been considerable and has en-
tailed much extra work on tho
farmers of that section. Another
unfavorable report comes from
Montgomery City, where swine
are said to be dying of Swine
plague" Ed Turner was one O
the heavy losers. One hundred o.
his hogs have died in the past TIVE
weeks.
R. w. Mudd, four miles north
east of Mexico, is advertising {
tpublic sale of 30 head of live stocl
and farming implements, etc, TO
Wednesday, Dec. IA. Keep hi
date in mind.
j. T. johnson, MeXico's famou
auctioneer, attended the big stocI
show in Chicago last week an
broke his record in fast selling
knocking off, one at a time, 10
head Of cattle in 90 minutes. Nh
johnson has been an auetiOnee
since he was in his teens and h
has always been marvelousy sue
cessful; and for which his man
friends are glad to congratulate
him.
w. T. Wilkerson of Mexico hs
captured five silver cups with HI
fine chickens this year. He was q
Sedalia and Kansas City and tw
other State shows. We congratl
late him on his good fortune.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-12-08
EAST END NOTES.
Mr.. Seely Terribly Hurt-Edward
Ingram Very Ill.

Mrs. Albert Barnes is recover
ing from a severe attack of pneu-
monia.
Edwin Webber bought 2OO
bushels Of corn from A. +. Sobole.
wslli at 40 cts, which seems TO be
The rulign price among the feed-
ers for good corn. The late in.
terlor corn is selling for less, ~.
cording to quality.
Rev. j. L. Roberts filed his reg
ular appointment at the Pleasant
Plains Methodist church Sunday
and Sunday night. The SUNDAY
school will entertain with a
Christmas tree the evening of the
oath.
Edward Ingram was taken lass
Sunday with a very severe attack
of appendicitis and is very low
at present, but his many friends
hope for his speedy recovery.
Winter seems to be getting here
ernest and most of the farmers
are about thru gathering corn and
well up with their work. other
wise, but good rain would la
very acceptable for the benefit Of
the wheat crop.
Last Thursday while Thog
Seely was operating a corn shred
der on the farm of Robt. Gilbert
he had the misfortune of losing his
lift arm. 1t seems that another
man was feeding the machine
when it became choked and Mr.
Seely mounted the platform to
adjust the trouble when the ma
chine caught his coat sleeve and
drew his hand between the rollers
The other man seeing his perilous
condition caught hold of him and
with the assistance of others sue.
ceded in keeping his arm from
bing torn off to the shoulder. vet
the arm was so badly mangled.
the large muscle of the forearm
/ being torn from the bone about :
inches. beginning at the elbow.
that amputation above the elbow
was necessary. The injured man
was not able to be taken TO his
home till Saturday evening. but
last reports were that he was
getting along nicely and his early
recovery is hoped by his many
sympathizing friends.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-12-08
Davidson Crews Wedding.

Miss Nora Crews of this city.
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7.
Crews, surprised her friends las
week, in getting married. Mr..
Ollie Davidson of Montgomery
county, is the lucky man. Rev. r.
f. McQuie officiated. the ceremony
being performed at the home of
the parents of the bride. The
bride is a most estimable young
woman. Il g.aduate of Mexico
High School and a former student
i'll Hardin College. The bride
groom is prominent young
farmer, young man Of integrity
and honor. The Message joins
with many friends in wishing
them long life and happiness.