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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12

as the practice Of "dedicating gavel,"
and those SO dedicated are afterward
used In private assemblies often in the
meetings Of the Daughters Of the AM
erican Revolution and In meetings Of
war veterans. I,
Speaker Cannon sometimes uses
nearly a dozen wood gavels during a
session, and always gives them all
away. In the last session, during a
strenuous moment the head flew Off one,
Of these gavels and landed on the head
of Dennis Award, the reading clerk Of
the House. The use of the ivory gavel
In ordinary practice is considered dan
gerous to those about the speakers
desk.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
OLD COMMON SENSE.
Change Food When You Feel Ou:
Sorts.

"A great deal depends upon yours
and the Kind of food you eat" d
wise old doctor said to man vi
came to him sick with stomach tro
BILE and sick headache once or twice
week, and who had been taking phi
and different medicines for three
four years.
He was induced to stop eating al
sort of fried food or meat for breS
fast, and was put on Grape.Nuts al
cream. leaving OF all medicines.
In few days he began to get b
ter. and now he has entirely recov'
ed and writes that he is in bet
health than he has been before
twenty years. This man is So yea
old and says he feels like new nj
all the time"
Read THE Road to Wellyille,"
pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A 2
one appears from time to time. I'D
are genuine, true, and full OF has
OtexeeSs s.aaas',ss sss, "a
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
Armour & Co. Sales $3.50, 100000 Last
Year.


The business of the great packine
houses is highly organized and be-
cause 1t presents such a notable ex-
ample of effective organization and IL
OF such vast extent and influence the
financial reports concerning II are
matters OF general public interest.
The capital of the company Is 500
100000. There is also a surplus OF STS,
9S3.3i3, which represents the accumu-
lation of many years in buildings.
stores. tcehouses, ETC., which have been
erected in all parts OF the United
States. This surplus added to the capt.
tai. gives a total of $93.9S3.313, upon
which the net earnings were $5,SlT,7 2l
or little more than per cent.
That is not great return on the in
vestment. The total net sales amount
ed to $3.50. Geo, 900. and the profit on this
enormous busiress was only 2.33 per
cent. This means close figuring upon
tremendous output, economy, enc
iency and exact methods In every part
OF complicated system, an organiza-
ton without which profits would soon
be turned to loss
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12

altitude to sea level proved too mud
for me and I became afflicted with u
tarrh and cold in the head. and gened
debility to such an extent as to alma|
.ncapacitate me for attending to ]
duties.
II was induced to try Peruna, d
after taking several bottles in SIND
doses am pleased to say was entJ
Iy restored to my former normal cond
ton and have ever since recommend
the use Of Peruna to my friends"
Ask Your Druggist for d Free Pen1
Almanac for 1911.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
Father Of the Man.

Miss Amelia Austin listened vi
Dreathless attention to Mrs. ANA
Hunting's radiant account Of the
lngs Of James Hunting, her husband
younger brother. who had left "
brook-in-the-Hills in his youth al
had become a millionaire.
Where is Jim this summer" Nj
Amelia inquired, at the end Of the
cital.
"He has gone abroad for baths"
piled Mrs. Hunting.
II amt one mite surprised to be
that" Miss Amelia said. His moth
never could make him wash
neck. Companion.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
Why He Didn't Come.
from Answers


1t was a misty day. 1t was also a de-
pressing day. In vain the London host
endeavored to instil into the carroty head
Of his guest from the country some CLEAN
of intelligence or enthusiasm But moth
ing interested him. The Thames was too
muddy. the horses were too small, the peo-
pie in the streets looked too white and
worried, the atmosphere was too foggy,
and even the great buildings for which,
London is famous failed to make the
slightest impression.
But at Trafalgar square there came a
welcome change. The farmer suddenly
stopped short. and gaxed across the road
at the Nelson column. ,
Fine. isn't it?" said his guide, hope
fully.
The farmers eyes roamed up to the
figure on the top: then dropped down to
the four lions sQuatting at the base.
by gum" he exclaimed at last, they've
got the old man fairly freed amt they?"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
A Christmas Criticism.

Orviile Wright, discussing flying in
New York. said to a reporter:
THE French claim to make the
best machines. but our foreign order
books tell a different story.
Our foreign order books give the
game away like the little Dayton boy
at the Christmas treat. He got from
the tree at this treat a pair of trous-
ers, and waving them around his
head, he electrified the entire Sunday
school by shouting in loud and Joy
Gus voice:
"'Oh. ma. these pants must be new.
Pa never had suit like that"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
The Average Man.
5rom the Los Angeles Tim..

From the los Angeles Times.
Miss Lillian Russell. In witty inter-
view in Pittsburg-Miss Russell In always
witty--adyocated votes for women and the
abolition Of the male vote.
LET woman" she said, relieve over
worked man OF his voting duties Let man
fight for woman in business and on the
battle field. That is quite enough for him
to do"
Miss Russell smiled and added. incense
Qusntly but forcibly:
Tine average man. anyway. can't take
home beefsteak without believing that
hs u making his wife present"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
A Little Mixed.

Admiral Evans, at a luncheon In
San Francisco, said OF naval policy
he disliked
T'1t is mixed and illogical. II re-
minds me OF Bob Backstay. who be-
came engineer on a submarine.
9"sBob,' said friend, don't you find
It. dangerous work. this knocking
ABOUT in az submarine deep beneath
the sea-
YES, very dangerous Backstay
Audited, but mans got to do some
thing. you know. to keep his head
above water"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
Ionu Time Comma.

Real College Boy waiting for
change in department store)-n
suspense is simply maddening, Esn
RADIO! Hadn't you better start
tracer after my change?
Saleswoman (meanly, but sweet
Just like money from home, isn't
Archibald ?-Drake Delphic.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
Not for Christening.
From the Dlndee Advertiser

FIVIH tfID IIrfueV EN"NVftIseT'
A clergyman had been displeased with
the quality of the milk served him. At
length he determined to demonstrate with
his mlkman for supplying such unworthy
stuff. He began mildly: I've been want.
ing to see you with regard TO the quality
or the milk with which you are serving
me-" Yes, sir" uneasily answered the
tradesman. II only wanted to say" con.
tinued the minister. that use the milk
for drinking purposes exclusively. and moi
for Christening"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
A New Candidate.
From the Buffalo Commercial.

A certain Buffalonian sent his son our
to get a morning paper to learn the cleo,
ton news. The boy-a lad old enough to
be in high school-came back with the
Express. the headline Of which reads
pendulum swings back hard" well.
what's happened?' said father. why
"WAO's Pendulumt
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
Suggested Too Much.

Old Rocksey-Why did you quarrel
with. v3''- count. ny dear?
Miss Rocksey--He called me his
tre4sare and ic'sounded altogether too
suggestive.--Smart Set.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12

"Chortle" was invented by the author
OF Alice in Wonderland" The word
is a judicious blending OF chuckie and
snort. and there are other blends which
stand q good chance OF being perman-
entity estaoiished In the English tongue
"Shamateur," for instance, according
to the London ChroEicle, hits OF q ten
dency OF modern sport
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
PROMINENT
ODD FELL0\
Bad Case Of Catarrh and 9th
Complications. Fully Re.
stored BY Peruna.

Mr.. Chas.I
sauer. Gra|
Scribe. Gra|
Encarnpm1
!. o. O. FL
Texas. wnI
from San a
tonic. TexaI
"Nearlya
years asa|
accepted
p o 8 ition|
secretary a
e a surerI
one Of I'd
lie a d Ing a
goods estsI
lishnents /
g alvest I'd
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change from
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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
FREE
ADVICE
TO WOMEN

Women suffering from any form OF
Illness are invited to promptly COM
municate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass. All letters are received, opened.
read and answered by women. A wo-
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12

-. '''-'''N's ANOVCi Loo oiO pun
Nshed a testimonial or used letter
without the written consent of the
writer, and never has the Company
allowed these confidential letters to
gee out Of their possession, as the
hundreds Of thousands Of them in
their files will attest.
Out of the vast volume of experience
which Mrs. Pinkham has to draw
from, it is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed
In your case. She asks nothing in re-
turn except your good will, and her
advice has helped thousands. Surely
any. woman, rich or poor, should be
glad to take advantage of this gener-
gus offer Of assistance. Address Mrs.
Pinkham, care of Lydia +. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia II. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. 1t is not a book for
general distribution, as it Is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
Obtainable by mail. Write for
It today.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12

There are about 10000. 900 cubic
miles Of watel In the PacinA
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12

man can freely talk
of her private ILL
ness to q woman;
thus has been es-
tablished this con-
fdence. between
Mrs. Pinkham and
the w men OF
America which has
never been broken.
T.-a. T. 81 ,n,,h
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12

/! Feminin,
live won
game and y
b "a CONNIE
Fy well, I'll
bna.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12
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heard you \
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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12

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Pie could gi
5 OF life.
W
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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-01-12

During the active sessions OF the
House wood gavels are used. as they
produced a better noise when pounded
IN the desk. Many gavels are sent I'm
10 the speaker by private parties. to
have them used at the desk during
session. This has come to be known
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-29
LIN ERALS.
Mrs. Dwight R. Smith.

Mrs Mary Louise Smith. aged 5 years of PA Florida street, widow of Dwight R. smith, died Saturday morning at Westerly. R. l., after a severe illness of TWO months. Mrs. smith went to the Atlantic house at Watch Hill in June with her sister, Mrs $ r Jewett of CleLeland, O., to spend a part of the summer. as she has done for many years past. About the middle of July she was taken with sudden attack of indiges- tion a shock resulting. Soon after she was moved to tie quiet home of a friend n Westerly, where she received the hee4 of care and attention, but on account of her advanced age, as she had recently entered into her S4th wear. there had been much doubt as to her recovery. Mrs. Smith was the widow of Dwight R. Smith, for many years the president of the Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Co, and who at his death in 1880 was one of the most rrominent insurance men Of New England
 Mrs. smith was born August 29, 1928 in Franklin Conn, being the daughter of Austin and Mary Peters Avery. descendants of the famous Avery family of Groton. She lived for some yeass in Norwich. Windham and
 Colchester. where she had many friends and had been 2 resident of Springfield since 1SGs She was one of the oldest members of the south Congrega tional church there, and was
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-29
GRAND OFFICERS VISIT PALMYRA ENCAMPMENT Social Session at Which Many Were
 in Attendance.

Grand Patriarch Carl Winter of Wa terbury, Grand Senior Warden Samuel Prince of New London and District Deputy Grand Patriarch Charles Gates of Mantle made an official visitation to Palmyra encampment, No. 3, l. o. O. F., on Thursday evening in Odd Fellows hall, where there was good attendance to welcome the grand of ficers Chief Patriarch Henry M. Bet- ting presided. As it was known that the visiting officers were intending to depart by an early evening train, no work was arranged for, but the meet ing was largely a social session m which all the visiting officers were heard from. Grand Patriarch Winter spoke enthusiastically of the progress of this branc hof the Odd Fellows in the past year. which has shown a membership gain of IFS, which was exactly the same as the preceding year which had set the high water mark of gain. This visit to Palmyra encamp- ment completed the round of V1stta- tions of the encampments of the state in the year. His term expires Tn October when the state encampment is held in Waterbury,
 Past chief patriarChs of Palmyra en- campment who spoke during the eve ning were James Harvey, Charles w Spaiding. Ashley T. Boon. E. B. Wor thineton, A. l.. Barbour and James IL Smith,
 The evening closed with one ot Chef George Burlingham's famous oys- ter chowders, to which all did full justice.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-29
SOCIALISTS TO TAKE ACTION
 ON TOWN PROBLEMS
In Favor of Several and Opposed to
 Some in Their Discussions.

The Norwich local of the socialist party admitted one new member at It's meeting Thursday evening in their rooms in the Stead block and took action on d number of matters per taining to state and local issues.
 They endorsed amendment No. l Of the state constitution referring to the lieutenant governor actin gin place Of the governor, but they voted against amendment No. ? fixing date for the adjournment of the general assembly.
 They passed a motion favoring q town appropriation for the Otis H. brary and further faVoring the putting of this in the estimates of the town expenses without special request.
 A discussion of the hours of voting at the polls was taken up, and ar engagements were made for counters at the polls Some of the suggestions about voting hours were such as half holiday with pay, holding elections on Saturday or on Sunday, having polls open from 1 D. m. to D. m. Consld- eration of all of these was tabled until the next meeting.
 Arran gements were made for dis tributing printed copies of the social ist platform in different parts of the town and a committee was appointed to arrange for social and dance.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-29

a woman whose chief interests were devoted to her family and her nome. but she also enjoyed wide circle or intimate personal friends. Up to the time of her last illness she had en, loved fairly good health and retained all her faculties to a remarkable de- gree for one of her age. and she LOOK much interest in reading the papers and magazines and keeping up WILL the news of the day She leaves one sister. Mrs. $. F. .Jewett of Cleveland. O., daughter, Mrs J. A. Bangs of Springfield, and a son, Charles D. Smith of 124 Florida street, Spring field, with whom she had always made her home. and who with his wife nave been at Westerly during his mothers illness.
 The furssral was held at her home on Florida s1reet Springfield, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. Dr. Philip $. Moxonr ofticiatins, and the Eliphalet T.STifft, Wi1fiam F. Parsons, F. H. Williams. A. o. corbln and J. Stuart Kirkham.
 Burial was in the family lot in the 1 Springfield cemetery.
 Mrs. Martin V. Winsor.
 con Thursday afternoon at two l o'clock the funeral of Mrs. Martin ": 1 Winsor was held from the home e,,, ot 1 Simeon Brown at Voluntown. The house was filled with relatives and 1 friends, q number being present 1roNl ont of town. including several from l here The service was conducted by l Rev. William Quayle, pastor oI the Baptist church. There were many flor l al rernembrances. The bearers were | Simeon Brown, Everett Whipple, 1 George Winsor, son of the deceased and Mr Brown Burial was in the Robbins cemetery at Voluntown where 8 committal service was read.
 Patrick J. Barry.
 At S15 o'clock Thursday morning the funeral of Patrick J. Barry was helt forom the home of his parents, No. Il | North Cliff street. and at CLOCK d St Patrick's church a requiem mass was celebrated by Rev, Hugh Treanor i There was singing by the choir. Many were in attendance and there were 1 handsome floral remembrances, Ih' bearers were John, Joseph, Chrlsto
 pher and John Barry, Stephen Rohai and Cornelius Collins, Jr. Burial wa
 in St. Mary's cemetery. Shea oS burh'
 had charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-29
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Michael Mcouirk.

Anastasia Princely. widow of Mi chael McQuirk, passed away at her home. No. 46 Division street, at $40 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the ad- vanced age of s4 years. She had been failing in health for some time. She was one of the oldest Catholic resi- dents of the city.
 She was born in Paterson, N. J., October 2, 1927, and was the d&ugh- ter of Peter and Anne Brown Prince years ago and has since made her home here, where on November 24, 1S5O she was married to Michael Me Quirk by Rev. Peter Blenkinsop. MT. McQuirk was a carpenter and later became a contractor and builder. St. Patrick's church on Broadway was built under his supervision. On No- vember A, 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Mo Quirk observed an event which occurs in the life of few people, their sixtieth wedding anniversary. At that time both were enjoying excellent health, faculties Mir. McQuirk died on Feb- ruary P of this year.
 The deceased was loved for her kindly disposition and made her home happy by her cheerful. motherly ways She leaves two sisters, Mrs. c. W Lyman of Somervlle, Mass, Mrs. Ma ry Coogan of Montello, Wis, and these children: Mrs. Richard McCloud of Durango, Col. William H. McQuirk of this city, Richard McQuirk of Gal weston. Texas, and Mrs. M. c. Higgins of this city.
 Arnold Steimei.
 The death of Arnold Steimel, aged 70, occurred in Preston on Thursday morning. His home was in Shelton but he had been at the state hospital for two weeks. The body was taker in charge by Shea & Burke, and will be sent to shelton this morning. John Boucher.
 Wednesday afternoon the death ot John Boucher occurred at the Backus hospital He was a mill operative ir Montville and death resulted from heart trouble and intestinal paralysis He was born in Russia in 1841 anG was net married. The body was takef in charge by Church & Allen and bur. ial will be in Montville.
 Mrs. D. D. Wheeler. Word has been received here this week of the death of Mrs D. D Wheeler last Saturday at her homt in Valparaiso, Indiana. During hel | residence here number of wears ago both she and her husband were mem bers of the Central Baptist church l She was the daughter of the late Rob ert Herrick and had reached the agt 1 of S6 She leaves a daughter witt whom she lived in Valparaiso, ant three sisters in this city, Mrs. A. B Davis, Mrs. J. N. Perry and Mrs. A | D. Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-29
TWELVE ACCOUNTS OPENED
 AT POSTAL SAVINGS BANK. Those in Charge of the Work ard the Depositories Named by the Govern ment.

The postal savings bank at the Nor wich postoffice was opened at o'clock Thursday morning and continued open during the day until : D. m., during which time there were two accounts opened and twelve certificates were is sued. The showing thus made on the opening day was telegra phed to Wash ington by Postmaster Caruthers Thurs day night. The total of the deposits N ith the stamp cards will amount to somewhere in the neighborhood of sl0
 Postna Ster Caruthers considers the slowing for the first day to be very satisfactory one and it is probable that as the movement gets better under stood there will be much larger in- crease in the business. ~
 Assistant Postmaster Arthur l.. Peaie is in charge of the department. assist ed by Joseph A. Donnelly- The gov ernmenr has named the First National bank and the Thames Loan and Trust company as Repositories for the postal savings bank funds.
 The postal savings bank was opened at New London Thursday. The total oepositors for the first day were 20.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-29
COLONEL JOHN DURkEE
 FORGOTTEN SON OF LIBERTY
Subject of Interesting Paper of Prom : inent Norwich Soldier Read by Amos A. Browning Before Historical CoNiafx

Thursday afternoon the annual meet ing of the New London County Histor- ical association was held at the old was q large attendance of members, including several from Norwich. The annual election of officers resulted as follows
 Superintendent of Shaw mansion. Captain N. Whipple advisory board, Ernest E. Rogers, George F. Tinker Jonathan Trumbull, Walter Learned, Frederick Bill Frederick $. Newcomb John McGinley, Lewis D. Mason, M. D., H. Wales Lines, George c. Strong. Henry A. TirreH, Colin $. Buell., Richard B. Wall, P. LeRoy Har- wood, George S. Palmer, Miss Jane R. Perkins, Donald G. Mitchell Frank V. Chappell, Laurence W. Miner.
 President Ernest E. Rogers of New London; first vice president Frederick Bill, Groton; second vice president, Jo- nathan Trumbull, Norwich; third vice president, J. R. Warren, North Lyme secretary, Miss Elizabeth Gorton, New London; treasurer, Lee $. Denison, New London
 Miss Lucretia w Smith was chosen to have charge of geological work oi the association.
 There were two papers, Amos A. Browning of this city reading the first on A Forgotten Son of Liberty, and the other was by Rear Admiral Colby A. Chester. retired. of New London, on New London in Naval Warfare.