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Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
CLEVELAND BOWLER
 THE STAR WEDNESDAY
E. Greenfield Took All the Honors at
 National Bowling Association

Buffalo, N. r., March 1.-E- Green field, captain of the Monroe bowling team, Cleveland, O., was the star per former at today's tournament of the National Bowling association. He took first place in the individual class with 643 pins. and in the two-man event with his partner, Rogers, rolled up a total of 1,164, the best score of the tournament in that division. The team also leads the f1ve-man competition
 In the third game of the two-man contest Greenfield bowled 247- His total for all events (nine games) is 1,724 average 1s2, giving him the lead for the diamond medal.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
MURPHY LEAVES.
Goes With Veteran Athletics to vir.
 ginia Hot Springs.

Philadelphia. Marah 1.-The veteran members of the worlds champions, the Philadelphia team of the American league, left tonight for Virginia Hot Springs, where they wild spend ten days before joining the newcomers at Savannah. Included sn the party were Catchers Thomas, Lapp and Living stone. Pitchers Bender. Plank and Coombs. Infielders Davis. Collins, Bak- CT and Barry, and Outfielders Murphy, Oldring and Lord. Hartsel is already at Hot Springs. and Morgan will join the squad there. The rest of the squad will leave here on Saturday, going di- rectiy to Savannah.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
MURPHY CAUSED BALL 10 ExPL0DE|
Hit It So Hard Was Picked Up in Pieces After Do-
 jug Funny Stunt Story by Jake Stahl.

pumnelled Carter at will and forced the milling throughout The latter covered up continually and connected but twice with the New London mitt wieIder Carter is of the Joe Grim type. The only qualification he has is his ability to assimi1ate troun- cling. And he was on the receiving end Tuesday night. Falvey showed well with right and left hooks and swings and a straight right jab. but Carter was not in danger of a knock out at any time.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
OWLS 10 MEET cLEHks.
Match at puekpins Scheduled for To-
 night, zs

Tonight on the Rose alleys the P. & M. Clerks and the Owls Special Five will roll their much heralded match. The sport is to be for blood and each team is out to scalp the oth- CT. The men have been working the kinks out of their arms for the past week and have reported high strings daily. Each team is so confident of winning that some of the coin of the realm is surely going to change hands. The teams will line up as follows:
 F. & M. Clerks-Blackburn, Honey man. AfcGrath, Carberry, Desmond
 owIs-Oat. Busch. Dougherty, Don ahue Stockwell.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02

tfc1, took Tommy Mpfphy's place ifa lnex at the Olympic A. e. tonight. easily won the bout. Although Ma 1oney was the asgressor thronebout Moore was the more clever. He out pointed the local man in six rounds and equalied him in the others.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
Opposed to Prizefishting.

Olympia, Wash, March 1.-The measure regarding prizefght legisla- ton was defeated by the efforts of a Woman's lobby after it's passage by the senate had seemed assured It had already passed the house by a scant majority.
 Women's clubs throughout the state then began a vigorous campaign, which resulted in the senate's adverse vote today, 72 to 19.
 Tommy Burns, former heavyweight champion, directed the campaign in favor of the measure.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
Polo Results.

At standardization 12, Providence A.
 At Hartford Hartford 3, Fall River 6.
 At New Haven-New Haven z. Paw tucket 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
Colchester Team Wants Games.

The following communication comes from Manager Foote of the Boys club quintette of Colchester, who is looking for games and hopes he may be accom- modated down this way:
 Frank B. Foote, manager Of the Boys club basketball team, would like to hear from the managers of some of the high school teams in the neighbor- ing towns and cities, and make ar engagements for games, as he has sew eral open dates.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
Pitcher Coombs Sioned.

Philadelphia, March 1-Manager Connie Mack announced tonight that he had released Pitcher James Dygert to the Baltimore Eastern league club. Pitcher Coombs today signed a con- tract with the local American league team for the season of 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
Cannot Fioht in Edoewater.

Denver, Col, March 1.-District At torney Morgan of Jefferson county to- day prohibited the fight. scheduled to take place in Edgewater, a. Denver suburb, on March T, between Jack (Twin) Sullivan of Cambridge, Mass, and Johnny O,Keefe Of Denver.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
coIIoN.

New York. March 1.-Cotton futures closed steady. Closing bids: March 14.37. April 1446. May 14.5S, June 14.4s. July HAT. August 14.04, September :, October 12.SO. November =, December 12 '. Spot closed quiet, IS points higher; middling upTands. 146o; mid- ding gulf, 14s5; sales (delivered on Hcontract), $500 bales.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
Wesleyan Wins in Triangular League

Middletown, Conn, March By winning from Williams at basketball here tonight, 19 to 12, Wesleyan be- comes winner of the triangular league, Brown being the third team. The score at the half was F to in favor of the home team.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
Outdoor Practice Saturdav.

Hot Springs. Ark. March 1.-Clark Griffith and the Cincinnati National baseball team arrived today to take up their spring training Weather conditions probably will prevent out door practice before Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
fALvEY PumMELLEp CARTER
Before the CannonbalI Athletic CIut
 at New London Tuesday Night.

In the principal event Buck F'alvey of New London outclassed Kid Carter of Norwich in weFterweight bout says the New London Day. Falvey
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
Foley Kidney Pille

Neutralize and remove the poisons that cause backache, rheumatism, nervous ness and all kidney and bladder irreg- ularities. They build up and restore the natural action of these vital or- gans. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
MON EY

New York, March 1.-Money on call steady at 3 l-4@2 1-2 per cent; ruling rate 1-4; last loan 2 If; closing bid 2 3-8; offered at 1-2. Time loans very dull sixty days 3-4@3 per cent; ninety days 363 IA; six months 3 1-2 03 3-4
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
oot;on on Mack Owen..

Baltimore. March Ut was announc- ed here today that Manager Bill Dahlen of the Brooklyn National league base
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02
southern Leaaus Schedule Adonted.

New Orleans, March 1.-The 1911 playing schedule of the Southern league was adopted here today at a meeting of the league officials. The season will open April 15 and close on September 16.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02

bau club has aec1xnd an optfon o1 Mack Owens, an amateur pitcher b
 this city
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02

open by the graduation of F. c. Fear ing. 191G- S.. will probably be filled by either J. A. Coop, 1911, who steered the four cared last spring, or J. Wood, IT,, 1911 S.. who coxed his freshman year. w. l. Badger, Jn, 1918, and P. Barnum, 1913, who coxed the fresh man eight and four, respectively, last year, also have a good chance for a position in one of the university boats. First Canadian Victory Over Boston
 Team.
 Boston, March 1.-Queens college of Ontario tonight scored the first vic tory of Canadian team over the Boston hockey club in a fast game at the Boston arena. by~a total of to 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-02

Moore Won from Maioney.
 New York, March 1-Pal Moore o1 Philadelphia who, with 24 hours mo-
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
Warren Magee Killed.

Warren Magee was accidently
killed on Thursday last near
German. Mr.. Magee was'i in the
woods where he VAS having some
timber cut and was struck on the
head by a falling limb which
broke his skull. He never knew
what struck him as death was
almost instantaneous. The
funeral and burial took place on
Friday at the ia miIy graveyard.
A great cOncourse of people at
tended the last sad rights. The
Era Leader extends it's sympathy
to the bereaved.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
For Sale

Lot l, square 205; ) room
dwelling and barn, 2 gardens,
property fenced and improved.
Price $500.
Lots 2, 3 and 4 in Square 2O5,
each lot measuring 100 x2OO It.
No stumps or other distractions,
formerly in cultivation. Excel
lent building sites. Price $3.50
each.
All of above described proper
'ty is near Mile Branch, a beauti.
full, clear stream of water, and
is adjacent to a fine artesian well,
and is situated in the most desir.
able residence portion of the
town.
One vacant square, No. 257,
area about 4 IL acres. Situated
on Mile Branch, fenced. one. half
lin cultivation. An excellent
building site and fine land fol
trucking, just across the street
from School farm. Price $500
Lots 5 and 6, Square 238, will
5.room dwelling and barn. En-
tire area 200 X 200 #. Price $3.50
BABINGTON, BATEMAN Co. Ltd
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
Fifth Sunday Meeting at Pine.

The following is the program
of the Fifth Sunday Meeting to
be held with the Pine Baptist
Church, twelve miles northeast
of Franklinton, on December 80
and 81, 1911.
SATURDAY SESSION,
100 a.. IN. Welcome address
by Ed. G. Il. Corkern. Response
by Ed. T. e. Bennett.
1880 o'clock. Objects of this
meeting by Ed. Il. S. Entrican.
Thirty minutes intermlssion.
100 D. IN. Should we have
New Testament precept or ex.
ample for all our faith and
practice, led by ED. J. w. Tolar.
SUNDAY SESSION.
lO:OV a. IN. Devotional exercises
led by ED. G. p. Toney.
HOO a. IN. IntermissiOn.
1880 a. IN. What is the
Scriptual plan of ministerial
support led by Elds. II. E. Bennett
and J. A. Passman.
Ed. w. +. Tynes to preach on
missions and take collection for
Home Missionary.
Benediction by Ed. A. G..
Fortinberry.
P.B. KEMP,
Chairman.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
The FORD AUTOS are the

The FORD AUTOS are the
Iightest cars, have more Power,
and stand the rough Country
roads better than any other car
made. They are being used
every day on all kinds of roads
with less expense and better
service than any other car. The
wearing parts of the Ford Cars
are inexpensive. Any part Of
the Ford can be shipped from
New Orleans at any time without
any delay. In using the car, this
alone is worth much to the
Automobile owner. These Cars
speak for themselves, they have a
record everywhere that will be
hard to beat.
Ii you will but ask any owner
of q FORD Car. anywhere you
may meet one, they will give you
a recommendation that will con.
vince any buyer that it is the car
for him. For Catalogue, Prices
and Free demonstration any
where in Washington Parish,
write,
P. E. GREENLAw.s Agent,
FrankIiiltvp. La
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
Rio Notes.

Mrs. W. P. Guidry is visiting
relatives at WEIGH this week.
Mr.L. =. byrd was a Crescent
City visitor Thursday.
Misses Inez Pounds and LEILA
TAFT attended the teachers meet,
ing in Bogalusa Saturday.
Everybody enjoyed The School
at Old Hickory Hollown gwen ut
the school house Thursday night
Mr.. G. W. Davidson wasa New
Orleans visitor Thursday.
Mrs. j. |. Waller entertained
at dinner Thursday in honor of
Perry Page of Huston Texas,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06

j. Ira W arrcn, the Hackley
merchant indicted on the charge
OF having assaulted j. J. Krumm.
a government witness who testiti-
ed at the trial which resulted in
the conviction of Warren, was ar.
raigned yesterday morning in
the United States District Court,
presided over by Judge Rufus E.
Foster. The accused pleaded not
guilty and was released on 81 900
bond. Warren was arrested in
Hacklev yesterday morning and
returned to the city by Deputy
Marshals Kinler and Pecot.
Furniture sold at Franklin1on
Mercantile Company at reduced
prices.
Last week certainly seemed
Moving day." DR., NJ. Bateman
moved to Richardson; DR.. J. G..
Denman moved from Richardson
into the DR.. -Greenlaw residnce
from which Mr.. Bilbo moved into
the Ball house from which Mr..
Cottongim moved into the Dr..
Bateman residence. All of these
families were on the move at the
same time.
MARRIED-At the home of
the BRIDES parents Mr.. and Mrs.
M. G. Pool, Mr.. Eddie Mizell of
Richardson to Miss Vera Pool.
We extend our congratulations to
the happy young couple.
Miss Jennie North was hostess
on Thanksgiving evening at a
progressive Forty-two party and
served a salad course. and hot
chocolate. Prizes we're won by
Mrs. st. Amant and Mr.. Bean.
The following guests were pres.
ent: Mines. L. w. McDougald, G.
G. Simmons. J w. Bateman ].
Vol Brock, NJ. Bateman. A. D. St.
Amant, E. A. Burris. Misses Van
Hook, Dillon, Hutchins. Fletcher.
Stuart, Messrs. Bates. Magee,
Burris, Bateman, Brock, Bean,
st. Amant. McDougld, Burris,
and Simmons.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
An ola Mama ae.r rr.o.

" ~ ~V ss0~s SVSps
T.B. F. Bates Of Oakland has q bear
trap made by 4 Lubec blacksmith In
17S7 to catch bears. The present own.
er has also used 1t for this purpose.
The trap has two large springs, one
on each side Of the Jaws; on one Of
the jaws are I've large teeth and on
the other side six. The jaws have an
opening Of IL by II inches.-Lewiston
Journal.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06

We have presents suitable for
the baby, your sweetheart, your
husband, your uncle, your sister
you'd father and mother.
Boston Store.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
American Brains In Demand.

American Brains In Demand.
An American has been engaged BY
the state Of Victoria to push the man.
ufacture Of beet sugar. The same state
has given an American company .
$4,000 contract for an electric plant
at the township recently founded at
the state coal mine.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
Derivation q Word .caucus..


Az to the origin Of the word ''cau.
cur" there ID much diversity Of opin.
ion. It has been traced to q North
American Indian word "kaw.kaw-kas,"
meaning to talk. giving advice or inst.
gate, whence came ''caucorouse;" q
chief. More often. however, II 10 ex.
planned. ~ English. 4 corporation Of
"calkers' meeting" and here again
there II a>variety of choice. One yer
sion tells Of meetings Of the Boston
dockyard calkers to elect delegates to
represent their grievances against the
English soldiers Another makes h
Z term Of opprobrium. '.calkers" stand
ing for humble folk generally A
third explains that Il WAS tn q caik
ert' meeting place that the Boston
politicians assembled
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
The Piano Contest.
The contest at Peoples Drug

Go. that has been going on for
twenty five weeks is drawing to
a close with evidences of intense
activity on the part of some of
the contestants. Yesterday votes
were polled making tremendous
advance.
Mr.. Doromns has, in apprecia-
ton of the interest taken by 50
many girls in this contest for a
Liano prize, listed about twenty
prizes for secondary contest.
The votes cast in this are to be
double and each contestant will
be allowed one thousand extra
votes for her personal call at the
store on voting days. If she
sends a representative in her
place the allowance will as cheer.
fully be made.
Beginning to day contestants
may deposit votes daily. except
Sunday, and on the morning OF
Dec. Is may deposit votes hourly
up to noon, when the contest
closes. Bulletins will be posted
showing the relative standing of
all the contestants. daily hourly
according to the voting. AS soon
afternoon as possible a com.
mittee of several prominent citi.
zens will review the ballots and
announce the result.
To put quietus on uncharitable
remarks made by persons who
appear to be wise but who are
decidedly in error, we will permit
any contestant to examine our
records after the contest and let
her see just how votes were poll
ed ard recorded. Grievances,
if any, should he settled before
the contest closes. Every pre-
caution will be taken to conserve
the interest Of each contestant.
A fair ballot, an honest count and
no partially is the. company S
motto. Country girls, bein e Of
fered extra votes suffer no dis
advantage in their competition
with town girls.
The result of the c cunt yestcr
day cannot be definitely given in
this issue as we 20 to press
before Mr.. Dorem US can compile
details of the ballots. But we
learn that the standing of
several leaders is probably Nos.
%, 66, "a, 81, 1]6 and 1923. It is
rumored that millions Of votes
are withheld to be cast, a portion
daily. till next Wednesday. And
those who are considerably be-
hind will rely ON the use of
tags to oyer.reach those
who, standing as leaders, may
already hate done their best.
Votes may now be cast daily,
and on next Wednesday hourly
Pill noon. As soon thereafter
as the committee can assemble
the final result will be announced.
leadership in the secondary
contest is close beaween "a. 81
and 66.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
He Had EN-.

Howell Roweil was In pretty bad
shape the other night. Powell--Yes:
be says that when ne got home and
saw his wife and her mother they
looked like mass meeting to him
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06

Il Il Shaped a. tho Geography says1
Old Gentleman Ito aviator) Tell
me, since you have down over Italy,
10 It really In the shape Of boot
Journal AmuSant.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1911-12-06
~ z:z-.A s:z.s. ~ ~ N 81 ~ ~ :
! Local Items
:! Brief Mention OF Local and Personal
Happenings OF The Week.

Happenings OF The Week. E
hsz;S y - - - * - y x
Syrup Cans may be had at
Burr:s Bros.
Quite q crowd was in attendance
at court Monday.
See the change in the McCreary
Mercantile Co.'s ad.
J. O. Magee, Of Sunny Hill,
dropped in to see US Wednesday.
W. T. OFT, OF Mt. Herman was
mingling with fsiends here Mon.
day.
One great pleasure we have, is
to please everybody.
Boston Store.
A. W. Simmons, of Elitown,
called around to see US Wednes.
day.
Harvey Ellis, one of Covington s
legal lights drove up from Gov.
ington in his new auto Tuesday.
Wiley Wood and Alton Simmons
were over from Bogalusa on
Thanksgiving.
Robert Bablngton is in attend
ance Of the Methodist State Con.
ference in New Orleans this week.
Oh! you fuzzie men hats at the
Boston Store.
Carl Darlington, a student of
the Louisiana State University,
spent Thanksgiving with his
parents here.
Court convened here Monday
and will likely continue all the
week. We will give detailed re.
port in our next issue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Babing.
ton. P.B. Carter, DR.. j. G. Den.
man, and Mrs. ]. Vol Brock were
Crescent City visitors Wednesday
Mrs. D. N. Magee entertained
the Philatha class and their
friends on Thursday evening at a
tree party. and served cake and
hot chocolate.
+ new line of ladies' coats and
sweaters for Christmas at the
Boston Store.
Another new automobile far
: Franklinton. This makes ten
in all for our little burg. D. E.
Sheridan's new Warren came in
Tuesd ay night.
Make our store your headquar-
ters when you come to town.
Boston Store.
The Police Jury has decided to
carry out our suggestion and
have mile boards on all our public
roads. This will be quite a con-
venience to the travelling public.
let Us worry about your Christ
mas presents.
Boston Store.
In spite Of the Hard Tines"
the automobile fever has Frank.
linton by the neck and from the
numerous machines seen on our
streets one would think Hard
times" had never reached us.
Notice to men. We have re-
ceiyed q big line Of latest style Of
hats. Come and look them over.
l30ston Store
DR.. ]. E. Pierce, candidate for
Coroner, spent q day or two here
this week looking after his po-
liticaf fences.
Dr. g. 3. Adams, the Hook
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-28

Edw w Pew. who has been i'll for
the past week, is reported much i'm
proved.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-28
TO HAVE A
BIG ALFALFA RANCH
Mass Meeting Held to Pro
test Against Postoffice
Removal.

ATesia, n. NJ, Feb. 28.-One of the
largest alfalfa ranches in America viii
be the Hanger Anderson ranch OF 2200
acres eight miles east of Artesia, all OF
which the owners propose to put IN
alfalfa. By May there will be 500
acres of growing alfalfa and the balance
Of the land viii be developed this year.
There are now three eight-inch arteslan
wells with strong flow and four more
will be sunk The ranch is on the east
side of the PecOs river and comprises
strip three and one-haf miles long and
from one to one and one-half miles wide
a mass meeting was held in the Com
mercial club rooms for the purpose OF
protesting against the proposed removal
of the postoffice to a brick building to
be constructed by E. F. Hardwiek next
to the News office. Those at the. meet
inc Were satisfied with the present lOca-
ton and If a change IS made want
more central site than the one proposed.
A committee was appointed to notify
the postoffice department of the wishes
OF the meeting and to protest against
the contemplated change
: One Of the most successful social
events of the year was the colonial tea
given by the Cemetery association at
the residence of Mrs G. W. Williams.
In the costumes of colonial DANES the
members served the many guests IN the
spacious parlors which We're decorated
with hatchets and flags. A musical and
literary program was given in the after
noon and evening.
Two inches OF snow followed the re
cent rain insuring croos in the dry land
districts
NJ. B. Wright has leased the Cozy
restaurant building and opened up
grocery. queenswaTe and novelty store.
Mrs. z. f. McNatt entertained num-
Der of her woman friends at cards.
Grand chancellor commander ii. w.
Williams, of Demin0. visited the local
lodge OF Knights of Pythias. The follow
ing Officers were elected. Gayle Talbot,
c. c.; Murray Sehenck V. c.; Marion
Dudley, prelate: j. E. Swepston. K. R.
s.; Arthur NJ Heath, NJ. A; >. w. Gil
bert, ~ W: c. S. Hoffman, NJ F.;
J. S. Major. NJ E.
E. E. Cadwallader. field agent for
Crutchfield & Voolfolk of Pittsburg,
Pa, gave the Melon Growers association
some instructions about melon growing.
His firm has the contract for sellinr the
entire crop from the 800 acres of melons
raised by the members of the association
and viii have men here to see that the
melons are properly raised and marketed.
j. 0. Kuykendall sold his 160-acre
farm to Dan Eippers of Illinois, who
will bring his family to take possession
IN the near future.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-28
SHOE FACTORY NEAR
TORREON TO RESUME
La Union Soap Factory In
creases Capital, Declares
Third Dividend.

Torreon. Mex. Feb. 2S-The 100000
worth of stock of the Cunard shoe
factory has passed into the control of
the allied interests of the TOrreon Con
struction company and the American
bank.
This huge mandatory, with a daily
capacity of 5000 pairs of footwear. will
resume operations near Gomez Palacio
Within 60 days.
H. CunaTd -ClImmins, the general man
intendent, have resigned, the former
having sold out his interest. Mr.. STONE
will 90 10 st. Louis, Mo.
A challenge was issued by the Chihua-
hJIa Foreign club to the Bowling team OF
the ToTTeon Foreign club, for two or
more games in both cities, one game in
the afternoon and one at night of sun
day, March 5 or II.
Two increases in capital stock from
500, 600 to S2,000000 in 10 months,
three successive 20 percent dividends in
less than three years, the advance in the
price of stock from $40 to $40 per
share In the same time are the remark
able achievements of the Ga Union, s.
A. soap factory. under the management
of O. g. Neumann. At a meeting of the
stockholders last week at which 10000
out of a total of $4,000 shares of capital
stock was represented. it was decided to
increase the capital from $1,050,00O to
100000. DiVidends of 20 percent were
declared for the third time, the profits
of 1910 being S276,672.3S. A large in
crease has been made in the plant and
further increases are planned.