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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
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 The correctness of the above report was certified to by the auditors, Charles F. Thayer, Charles w. Gale and William A. Aiken. The reports of the auditing committee and directors were also presented and approved.
 The election of officers for the cOm- ing year then took place and resulted as follows:
 President-Charles F. Thayer.
 Vice President-Joseph D. Haviland.
 Secretary and Treasurer-Gilbert S. Raymond
 Directors-Charles F. Thayer, Jo- soph D. Haviland, Frank H. Smith, John McWilliams. Alexander Jordan, Frank H. Woodworth and Austin A. Chapman.
 Auditing Conmittee-C. F. Thayer, William A. Aiken. Charles W. Gale.
 Superintendent Holt was reappointad at a meeting of the directors following the general meeting and the various committees were named.
 At tha directors meeting held on Feb. 3 various reports were read and accepted and it was voted to reduce the price of corner lots to that of the other lots in the same section. It was 1910 to all stockholders on record Jan. 1. 1911. Small holdings of stock will be called in and will be paid off with interest.
 The report of the treasurer shows that the final $500 has been paid upon the purchase price of the Osgood farm, which was $S,000. There have also been a number of the certificates of shareholders exchanged for lots. The articles of association require that the shareholders receive not over five per cent 8 year interest and that when possible that the shares be redeemed and the above vote shows that this is to be started at once. When every certificate holder is paid, either by cash or lots, the cemetery remains in the hands of the trustees, to be admin istered in trust for the city of Norwich. and the net earnings will then be paid to the city treasurer for the care of other cemeteries or specific purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
Mystic and by Thomas Martin

Mystic and by Thomas Martin of BridEepnrt.
 No man now living knew MT. Lin- coln in his public or private life more intimately than did Major J. E. Mer- win Of Mfddleneld. who dfned with Lincoln the day before the xsaAaetnA ton. Major Merwfn is famous sdu- cator and lecturer and has been six times across the continent under the auspices of varfona 1yceum bureaus.
 He is now over 60 years old and writes: The work is too exhaustive to follow 1t up and my doctor forbids it, so speak only occasionally now ae2ays- principally on Lincoln
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
PRINCE AMONG GOOD FELLOWS. The New London Globe Referred to
 Albert 4. Sparks as Follows:

Al. Sparks was known to all the members of the craft in New London, and his acquaintance extended far be- yond the immediate vicinity in which he resided. He was a prince among good fellows. Kind, generous and of noble heart, he was sympathetic and willing friend whenever he could be of assistance to those who had this acquaintance. His death will be re- gretted among his co-laborers and all his friends will feel that they have lost an estimabIe acquaintance.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
Work Commenced at Maennerohor Club

Work has been begun on the addi- tions at the Maennerchor clubhouse and if the weather is favorable the brick foundations will be laid the lat Ter part of the week. The addition to the main building will be thirty-five feet long. An annex forty-six by twenty-six feet is also to be added and will include dining room. The annex will be two stories high. The contra ct calls for the work to be finished May l: These additions will greatly improve the clubhouse and will fill long felt need for more ample accommodations The club Is doing we'll financially and is growing in membership
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
Fort TrumbulI Reservation. (SpeciaI fo Tho R1lIetin !

Washington, Feb. 7-The house yes- terday afternoon, by unanimous con sent, agreed to authorize the transfer of the Fort Truln'bull reservation, near New London, from the war department to the revenue cutter service. Major Tilson, who reported the bill from the committee on military affairs, called 1t up and explained it's provisions. Representatives Fitzgerald and Tawney were at first inclined to object, butsaf- ter the bill was thoroughly explained they withdrew their objections and the bill passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
NORWICH TOWN
Time When Citixsns We're Interested in Wharf Building at the Landing Rural Carrier Not Hindered by the Storm.

In February, 1724, the people of Nor- wioh, instead of being occupied with the water question, were voting upon building a town wharf at the Landing Landing was a low, swan1py, rock bound, rugged wilderness. At tha time of the Revolution the Landing consist ed of large number of storehouses where goods were landed and stored until they were wanted in the nearly thirty stores in existence in Norwich Town, many of them doing big busi- ness. This commerce was the founda- tion of the fortunes of the Hunting tons, Iathrops. Tracys Leffingwells
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
Five Children Added to County Home
 Personal Notes of Local interest.

In the past few days five additions have been made to the number of chill dren at the county home, three on last Friday, one on SaturSay and one on Tuesday. Their names are Maria Whitford, from Willimantic: Myron, Raymond and Howard Wilcox, from Colchester, and Si1as Arnold. There are now between eighty and ninety children at the home
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
Di E D.

DART--In South Lyme. Feb. 5. 1911. Susan, wife of Horace c. Dart, aged 64 years.
 Albert A. Sparks aged 65 years. Funeral from his late home. No. 49 Colt street. Thursday afternoon. Feb. 9. at 2.30 o'clock. Burial in Yantic cem etery. STODpARD-In Lakeville, Conn, Iva E. Stoddard, aged 21 years. CHANDLER-In Norwich, Feb ,, 1911, Frances E.. wife of Charles E. Chan dler.
 Funeral services from her late home, 154 Mckinley avenue. Wednesday, Feb s, at , D. m. Kindly omit flow CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
oId Fashioned spelIina eee.

An entertainment in the form of spelling school will be held at the Long Society schoolhouse at 7.30 o'clock this evening. There will be a spelling bee for the children and one for the older people, followed by g. general spell down. Music and recitations will be. given by the children and a thoroughly enjoyable evening is anticipated.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
schooIs Have One Session.

There was q good attendance in the West Town street and Tewn street sc-1ools Tuesday. although both had one session because of the snow, Wau- wecus Hill school had one session there was no school on the Scotland road; Plain Hill school had two ses- sions as usual
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

thu aecretary and {reaauxer were read and approved New oflcers were elect cd n follows: Agnes R. Wilson, presi- dent: Ahbie Calkins. vice president; Vera Blair. secretary. Mrs. Qsten Fer gusOn, treasurer: Irene H. Wells re- porter. New work was planned and 1t win be the endeavor of the class to make this year even moro successful than the one just ended Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Tn spite of the storm and bad con- iition of the hill roads Tuesday, Rural Carrier J. T. Frazier was able to com
 plete his route nearly on time.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
TAFTvILLE
Will Begin Cutting Ice Today-WorIs
 Started on Ciubhouse-Persona

If favorable weather prevails, the men in the employ of the Ponemah company will begin cutting ice on the Shetucket river above the village to- day. The ice Is about ten inches thick and the house on the Occum road will probably be filled today. The work is under the general supervision of E. w. Warrington, foreman of the company's farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Mrs. William Baker of Worcester Mass, Is spending a few weeks at the home of her daughter Mrs. Philip Gladue, of Prospect street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Miss Madeleine Anderson, who has been spending several weeks in Frank lin, returned Saturday to her home or West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

The thank offering meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary society is to be held this Wednesday, afternoon in the First Congregational chapel.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

MT. and Mrs. Robert MacDougall of Apponaug. R. l., spent Sunday at tke home of the formers parents on Gen. tral avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
BROADWAY PHILATHEAs.
New Officers Elected and New-~W Work
 Planned for Ensuing Year.

The annual meeting of the Philat1lea class of the Broadway church Sunday school took place at the home of the secretary Miss Irene H. Wells, Mon aAE aveuins. Feb- 9th. The reports of
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
MARRIED.

willimantic Feb. 6, 1911. by the Rev. R. c: Hart lev, yoseph P. Williams and Miss An nice Maine, both of Iedyard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Mrs. George Peck of Plain Hill hat as guests Sunday Mrs. Joseph Ford oi Hartford and Miss Skinner of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Joseph UdeIl of Jewett City and Miss Sadie Udell of North Adams, Mass, have been visiting relatives on Hickory street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Dr. Harry Mclaughlin of Jewett City spent Sunday with his parents on Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Mrs w. F. Thacher of Tanner stree left this week for a visit with friends in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
Personals.

Misses Johanna and Sophia Troeger of Dodseville, Mass. are guests of the Misses Thoma of Lisbon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Miss Gillipeau and Miss Bertrand If Willimantic were guests of Miss Tda Belval at the Riverside on Saturday and Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

William Walpole of Apponaug, R. I. spent Sunday with relatives on Fourth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Bernard Coyle of Central avenue is confined to his home by sickness.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

Miss Marguerite Shea of Providence Is visiting Miss Sadie Clark of Seventh street
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

MT. and Mrs. Herbert A. Smith have returned to their home in Boston after spending few days at the home of MT. and Mrs. H. W. Smith of Prospect street
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Personals.

J. McCIafferty was Sunday visitor in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
nriefs and Personals.

Dr. c. H. Lamb of Town street is in Scotland this week on business for the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
Sun. Neon ana TIdeA
GREEN NEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t Is low tide, which is followed by Hood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for To-day.

 For New England. Fair Wednesday preceded by snow in northeast portion: Thursday increasing cloudiness; north winds. diminishing. and becoming va riable. ' Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Wednesday partly cloudy and clearing weather will prevail, with slight temperature changes and fresh westerly to ncrthwesterly winds, and on Thursday general fair and colder weather.
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 Ther. Bar
 a. nn..-.--...-.......-. ss so-so 1S m. 32 30-I0 ?. m. 15 Jo.23 Highest 2S, lowest g.
 Companions.
 Predictions for Tuesday: Snow; va rfable winds.
 Tuesdays weather: As predicted
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
-QLALIrY

In work should always be considered especially when it costs no more than the inferior kind. Skill-d men are employed by us. Our price tell the whole story.
 sTETSoN c YOUNG
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
SHEA & BURKE,
 Norwich and Tallville
MISS N. (. ADLES, Hair, Sca|p and Face Speciaii

A WOMAN,S DUTY is to always look her best But smart clothes will not make her at tractive if her hair is tousled, thin, faded, not dressed in style.
 If you and your friends are dissat- isfed with your appearance see WtaaA Miss Ades can do for you!
 In Norwich entire week of Feb. etA. NORWicR-Wauresan House.
 NEW YoRK-210 West 11fth se Telephone 704. feb6MWF
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

MuE. TtFT--PaLxnisi and clairvoy- iheir own or ctherr' affairs. call She advises with & certainly +higher than human powers. sS Washington St. New London. Conn. jan3lds
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08

 Deposited in Merchants Ma tionaI bank .............. s77s.s7 Chelsea Savings bank (dfvi-- . dends past year, 24 cents).- 506.96 Norwich Savings society {divi- dends past year, $11.70)...- S60.76
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
ly Experiences in Mar,

Both before and during the war, Mir Terry was in the midst of many ex-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
MAKE THIS TEST.

How to Tell if Your Hair Is Diseased.
Even if you have luxuriant head
of hair you may want to know whether
1t is in a healthy condition or not.
SO per cent Of the people need hair
tonic.
Pull hair out of your head; If the
bulb at the end of the root is white
and shrunken, it proves that the hair
lis diseased, and requires prompt treat
ment if it's loss would be avoided. If
the bulb is pink and full, the hair Is
healthy.
We want every one whose hair re-
quires treatment to try Rexall 1897
Hair Tonic. We promise that it shall
not cost anything if it does not give
satisfactory results. 1t is designed to
overcome dandruff, relieve scalp irri-
tation, to stimulate the hair roots,
Tighten the hair already in the head,
grow hair and cure badness.
| 1t is because of what Rexall
''93" Hair Tonic has done and our
sincere faith in its goodness that
we want you to try it at our
risk. Two sizes, SOC. and $1.00. Sold
only at our store-The Rexall Store.
Denmark Drug Company.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
Mrs. Jones Burned.

The many friends of Mrs. Nellie
Jones will regret to know that she
was badly burned on the face and
arms Saturday night while trying
to extinguish the flame of a bed
net that caught from a lamp. She
could not control the blaze and
called for help but could not get
Central to turn in the alarm or
the phone was out of order from
ten o'clock till morning. Had it
not been for the aid of kind neigh
bors, would have been burned up.
The contents of the room was
ruined besides Mrs. Jones and little
daughter, Bessie, losing all their
clothing by fire.
We trust Mrs. Jones will soon
recover from her burns to her
usual health.
The cause of the fire was acct
dental
A Friend.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
May Festival

The Christian Endeavors of the
United Brethren Church will have a
May Festival" at the U. B. Parson-
age on Thursday evening of this
week. They will serve ice-cream
and cake, homemade candies, fruits
and popcorn. They will also have
a Special Program rendered during
the evening. The proceeds Of the
Festival 60 towards the purchase of
a New Church Organ. Everybody
is cordially invited to come and
spend a pleasant evening with us.
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
Tax Receiver Appointments
SECOND ROUND

will be at the following places
on the dates named below on my
second round for the purpose of re-
ceiving the state and county taxes
for Ben Hill county for the year
1911:
Fitzgerald-May 1, 2, 3 and 4th,
and from May 18th to 31st inclu-
sive, Hours s a, m, to 4 p, m,
Ashton-May 9Th, 8 a, m. to IL
noon,
Dicksons Mill-May 9Th, 1 p. m,
to A p, m,
Bowens Mill-May 9th, 9 a. m. to
IL noon
Vaughn-May 9th, to 4 p. m.
Williamsons-May 10th, 9 a. III.
to l p. m.
j. B. F. DIXON,
Tax Receiver Ben Hill County
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
Notice.

On Monday, 22nd of May, at 7
o'clock, p. m. there will be a meet
ing at the w. R. C. Hall for the pur.
pose of organizing a Poultry Asso-
citation. Great interest is being
taken in this subject, more than
fifty names having been given.
All interested in poultry raising
solicited to attend and are also
asked to give names to the following
gentlemen:
j. P. Patterson, A. C. Justice and
C. B. Lee.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
LOCALS

MIR. F. j Garbutt of SanderSville
was visitor to the city today.
Mr.. A. H. Thurmond is in Atlanta
attending the Grand Lodge Knights
of Pythias.
City and colony maps for sale at
the Enterprise Office 10c to $3.50
each.
Col. C. B. Teal went down to
Jacksonville yesterday to attend
the Baptist Convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Reid of Ro-
chelle visited Mrs. R. V. Bowen
here yesterday.
Mr.. Howard Brown is represent
ing Fitzgerald Knights of Pythias
in Atlanta this week.
DR.. C. A. Holtzendorf went up to
Atlanta Tuesday night to attend
the Grand Lodge K. of P.
Messrs. P. F. Stone and F. J.
Garbutt were among the prominent
visitors to the Enterprise today.
Phone the Enterprise about your
visitors. 1t will help our news
columns and compliment your
friends.
Everybody interested in poultry
should keep in mind the meeting
and organization of the poultry
association.
Mrs. W. A. Green and Miss Mary
Lobengier are attending the Grand
Chapter of the Eastern Star at
Augusta this week.
We will announce the committee
on Entertainment and Reception
for the Drainage Conference in
Saturdays Enterprise.
Evelyn Thompson, of Atlanta, is
visiting Mrs: j. H. Goodman, on
South Lee street, and will spend
some time with her many friends
in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. 0. Shepherd who
/ have been living with DR.; and Mrs.
J.L. Pitman since they came from
Florida, will start keeping house IN
the Crawley flats tomorrow.
Messrs. W. H. Kendrick and L. 0.
Tisdel went down to the WEIGH
fishing grounds, on the Satilla River
Monday afternoon to enjoy week S
outing with other friends at that
popular fishing resort.
Mr., John Frazer, who has been
attending school at Bell Buckle,
Tenn. is at home for the va
cation. His many young friends
here are pleased to have him at
home again.
The people of Fitzgerald will
take care of the Farmers Union
people in great style. We will give
them cause for consratulating them
selves for selecting Fitzgerald for
their state convention.
DIR. and Mrs. Louis Turner ended
their bridal trip yesterday, arriving
on the $50 train. They are keep
IND house on North Lee St, Mrs.
Turner Is cordially welcomed by
the good ladies in that section of
the City.
j. Seanor, j. c. Buckley, and
c. M. Wise attended the nut grow
ers convention at Americas today.
The convention is composed of the
Pecan growers of Georgia and
Florida, and is one of the largest
conventions of the kind in the
: country.
Services will be held at the Bap-
fist church Sunday morning, con-
Quoted by COL L. Kennedy, in the
i absence of the pastor, who is attend
ing the Southern Baptist Conven-
ton, at Jacksonville. There will be
no service at night except of the
Royal Ambassadors.
We will club the Enterprise with
the Progressive Farmer, (neW SUD-
scription only The NationalPoultry
Journal, Every Woman's Magazine
for $3.50. This is the best offer we
q -. - 10 o,,r c1,hcarihnrC
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
Diamonds Lend an
Air of Prosperity
to The Wearer.

Diamonds always have been and
always will be a good investment.
Diamonds On the hand are better
than money in the bank.
They indicate prosperity. They
afford untold pleasure. They at
tract individual attention.
Nothing could possibly be a more
acceptable gift than a splendid dia-
mend, Nothing could ever give
more returns on the investment
than the purchase of a good diamond
No matter how little or how much
you wish to spend, this store has
for your inspection e complete stock
of good diamonds. We buy only
good diamonds. We buy diamonds
that you and we can both be proud
of.
We are willing to sell them at a
modest margin. Each diamond we
sell is guaranteed to be exactly
what we represent it to be. We
show diamonds both loose and
mounted; and we would very much
like the pleasure of showing you
what our diamond stock consists of.
SELL HERS
Marble Front, Opposite
Exchange National Bank.
Fitzgerald Georgia
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18

The Benevolent Society will meet
at the home of Mrs. j. G. Bush on
Tuesday May "a, at 4 p. m. Some
cases for the Orphans Home are to
be discussed and the delinquent
dues are needed in the treasury, so
please come and help.
Mrs. GELDERs, Pres.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
UNKNOWN AND SPECKLE PEAS
AND DONGOLA COTTON SEED
FOR SALE.

| have 800 bushels of unknown
and speckle peas and 1000 bushels
of Dongola Cotton seed, the finest
cotton seed for this section of the
country. The peas are worth $2.25
per bushel TO. b. Fitzgerald, and
the cotton seed IS cents per bushel
t. o. b. Fitzgerald.
MARION DICKSON. Osierield, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
Social.

The Ladies Aid of the U. B.
Church will hold a Social at the
home Of Mrs. j. M. Archer, GIG w.
Ocmulgee., the first Thursday in
June. Everyone requested to
bring a carpet ball of rags or ten
cents in money and the same will
paw for refreshments served at
that place.
Mrs. j. M. ARCHER,
Secretary.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
BOOKS WANTED.

Wanted, Ladies who wish to do
good, to help to collect good books
for library in County Jail. We thank
those who have kindly donated,
but more are needed, see.
Mrs. j. BURKHART,
315 w. Central Ave.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
Seven Times FOrtY-twO

Mr.. and Mrs. L. L, Griner will
entertain number of their friends
at forty-two party this evening.
There will be seven tables and
"42" at each of them. Quite a party
but ample room and welcome at
Mr. Griner'S.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18

FOR SALE-One we'll grown year
old Jersey bull subject to register,
and one full blood bulldog puppy
ten weeks Old
w. L. WATSON,
Fitzgerald, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18

The rotting curbing in your well
makes the water unwholesome and
produces fever germs. Tear it out
and curb with terra Gotta, unless
you are able to bore a deep we'll
and case it with metal piping.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
Attention Progressive
Farmers!

We have for prompt de-
livery 'Land Lime" that Isl
the article to get the best
results from new ground
It neutragizes the acid from
the roots and a good crop
first year can be obtained,
THE MOORE REAL ESTATE CO.,
By w. B. MOORE, Mgr.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18
Royal Ambassadors

Royal Ambassadors will meet
Sunday night at $50 o'clock, There
will be no services at the church at
night.
The Royal Ambassadors will give
a debate, which will be very inter
esting and helpful to its listeners.
Subject: Resolved which is the
most contemplate character, the
Hypocrite, or the Liar.
Affirmative Negative
Will Harris. J.B. Pope.
The public is cordially invited,
and we expect to see large congre-
cation. Only once stranger.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-05-18

Miss Jenuette Venable left today
for Blakely to visit friends two or
three days.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-03-16
Warned.

A serious-minded New Yorker, who.
because of his dignifed outlook on
life, has sent his son, aged twelve, to
a particularly strict and proper board
ing school in New England, unexpect-
eddy visited the school last week. AS
pertaining the location of his young
hopeful's room, he climbed the four
flights Of stairs necessary to reach 1t
and entered. On a mammoth pla'
card suspended from a steel engrav
ing of Washington and Generals
presented to the youth as a Christ
mas gift by his admiring parent) was
the cheerful sentiment:
Don't spit on the ceiling. We have
lost our Ladder"