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Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
OcCUM AND VERSAILLES
P. J. Kelley Resigns and Moves te Baitio-Gift of Frees for Pupils Ball Team Has Support of Host Company

P. J. Kelley employed by the To- tokett Manufacturing company for the past four and half years in it's wood working department, has resigned, and has moved to Baltic, where he has formed a partnership with his broth er. In the resignati of. MT. Kelley the company loses a faithful enploye and his fellow WOrkmen one who was a favorite with all and one who will be much missed. Mr.. Kelley was treas urer of the Totokett Hose company and took an active interest in all that concerned the organization. MT and Mrs. Kelley enter their .new surround ings with the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
 A. B. .Tebo has been. elected treas urer of the Totokett Hose company, to- fill. the vacancy caused by the res ignation of MT. Kelley.
 Contractor c. M. Williams has com pIeted the addition to the Totakett company's cotton warehouse
 Gift of 125. .Catalpa Trees.
 Through the generosity of the Por- teous & Mitc1rell< company the pupils in the Occum school, ain common with those in the public schools in town, received 125 -catalpa trees, which were planted on and around the, school grounds on Tuesday. <.
 Mrs. M. L.. Boynton of South Gov entry is the guest of Occum friends.
 Vacation for Employees. / The Totokett Manufacturing com pany shut down Friday noon for the balance Of the week.
 7, Dennis Bruette and Arthur Cassa- want made a record trip to Williman- tic a few days since.
 Rev. J. H. Newland will occupy the pulpit at the Versailles M. B. church on Sunday.
 Fred Swan of Wauregan, who re- gently entered the employ of H. A. Richards is soon to move his family to the village
 To Support Home Team.
 At the monthly meeting of the. To- tokett Hose company Wednesday evening 1t was voted to support tine baseball team during the season, the team being made up to a large extent from members of the company. Man ager LePagie has received the suits for the team. During the past few days the home grounds have been put into shape. The opening game will be played on Saturday with the Baltic team on the home grounds.
 During the past two weeks Mrs. F. Ha Topliff has been in Putnam, assist ing the care of her mother, who is se riously i'll at the home of her son, w. $. Ames.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
MASONIC.

A very handsome Masonic emblem of solid gold, on it's way on a trip around the world, arrived in Bridge port this week, and is temporarily in the custody of Jerusalem council. R. and s. M, of Bridgeport
 The emblem is in the form of a broken triangle with a Mason's trowel and Templar's sword across it. It is about five pounds in weight and of solid gold, so that its value and beauty are commensurate.
 The emblem is the property of Co., lumbian council. No. 1. of New York. and was made in honor of the coun- ciTs Tooth anniversary. which was re- gently celebrated. The emblem is be- ing passed on from council to council. and will continue until it has toured the world and returned to Columbia n council
 It was taken to Bridgeport by a dele gation~ of 22 members of Washington council of Stamford. Harry 6. Water bury, thrice illustrious' master of Wash ington council. presented it to Albert E. Taylor, thrice illustrious master of Jerusalem council. who accepted the custody of the emblem in behalf of his council.
 Afterward class of 21 candidates was initiated and luncheon was served. After stay in Bridgeport the emblem will be passed on by the members of Jerusalem council.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
HOLLAND COUNTY
SIAFEoRp
Local Delegates Attend ". P. C. U. Convention-Dramatic Night at the Grange.

Grange.
 MT and Mrs. Leroy Barrows have disposed of their household goods pre- paratory to making their home with MT. and Mrs. Alex Barrows.
 MT. and Mrs. J. M. Wright of Mon son have taken possession of the Henry Gerou1d homestead, which they bought last fall. While. their goods were being brought from Monson the horses attached to one load became frightened and ran, badly smashing the furniture.
 MT. and Mrs Joseph Dorsey and to the tenement vacated by MT. Mar chant.
 At State Convention.
 Misses Annie Brown. Louisa Wo- becke, Margaret Glover, Margaret Black, Rachel Glover Euphemia Dob son and Herbert Plumb attended the state convention of the Y. P. c. U. held at Bridgeport last Friday and Saturday.
 Clean Up Week.
 The work of cleaning up the back yards and roadsides before Easter, i'm stituted by the Stafford Progressive Federation, is making a great improve ment in many places. The members of the Young Mems club and school children are showing much interest in the matter.
 Dramatic Night. of the parish last Thursday evening.
 At the regular grange meeting next Tuesday evening the literary pro- gramne is for dramatic night; music by grange and the farce A Love of a Bonnet.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
DEGREE OF PocAHoNTAs.

Sebequonash council, No. II, held their regular meeting Monday evening, large number being present. There is great interest taken in the order and everyone is working. so that is due for additions in the coming months.
 The Neosha club held one of their whists in Foresters' hall on Monday evening with large attendance. Those who took the prizes were the follow ing: First ladies', Margaret Beckman, stand cover, A; second ladies', Mrs. I. Clifford. jabot. 39; first gentlemens, J. o. Sullivan, Colgate's combined com fort, 49; second gentlemen's, John Ryan, necktie, 43; consultations, Mrs. Freeman and MT. Lewis. Refreshments were served. On the 24th they will hold another
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
ARCADIA

Miss Rose Earle is confined to her home by sickness.
 Mrs. c. B. Reynolds, who has been i'll the past week, is improving.
 Many attended the auction of John
 Benjamin Sheldon was the guest of Alonzo E. Sweet and family of S1o- cum, R. l., a few days recently.
 Edward C. Thornley of: Tent Hill, Richmond, R. l., has moved into the Perry Bates house at this place
 Miss Geneva Hadfeld arrived home last week Friday after visit of two weeks with relatives in the Pawtuxet Valley villages.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

There is to be solemn vesper serv- ice under the auspices of San Jose in St. Joseph's church, w11limantic, Sunday evening, April 1e, at 730 D. m. Rev. J. E. Crowley, professor of ecclesiastics at St. Johns seminary, Boston, will deliver the sermon. Fa- ther Crowley is a fine speaker and graduated upon being privileged to hear him. An invitation has been ex- tended to the members of White Cross council of this city to attend and quite a number have sisnified their intentions of going. The delegation will leave on the 5.45 trolley, which will get them to Willimantic in good season for the service
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
GRAND ARMY.

The, regular meeting of Sedgwick post, Mo- 1, with Commander Henry Hovey presiding. was held on Friday evening at the Buckingham Memorial One interesting item in the. meeting was the attendance of w. c. Cleveland, former past commander of Sedgwick post, who was there to rejoin the post after. being out of it for about fifteen years. Past Commander Cleveland re- sides in the western part of this state and travels for a New Jersey mercan- tile house. Several of the post mem bers who attended tile departmen ent cor- vention in Hartford. this week. gave their impressions of the convention Commander Hovey with Comrades S. s. Stocking, Orrin M. Price and Charles F. Geer making reports AS Memorial day is approaching, Con- mander Hovey is soon to issue a call for meeting to make the usual pre- iminary arrangemefts
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
ODD FELLOWS.

Palmyra encampment, No. 3, had a visitation from Orion encampment of New London for-its meeting on Thurs day evening in. odd Fellows hall. 25 of the New London patriarchs coming up and bringing two candidates with them for the Golden Rule degree, which is not worked in New London. Pal myraS also had two candidates of it's own for the degree in which the work was finely done under Degree Master John F. Auburn and Drill Captain Nelson E.. Church. saT
 Chief Patriarch Frank L. Futile pre- sided at the business session of the canprneht and gave the welcome to the visiting brothers who were accom- panied by Grand Junior Warden Sam uel Prince of the grand encampment of the state
 After the wes.s- . fine clam chowder
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
ROYAL ARcANuM.

Norwich council, No. 72o, with Re gent George F. Adams in the chair day evening at the Buckingham Me morial. but made plans to have a la dies night whist at it's next meeting this month, and every member is ex- pected to be present with lady friends. There is to be musical programme besides the whist, and the members are anticipating an unusually enjoyable occasion.
 The death of Brother George A. Allen was reported at the. meeting, he being one of those who had been a member of the council for long. term of years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
WEEKAPAUG.
Church Clears $4o on Oyster Supper
 Notes.

The oyster supper, which was held at the home of Albert Langworthy for the benefit of the church, was well at- tended, there being about 140 persons many coming from West Quonochon- taug and other neighborfng places About $40 was cleared on the affair.
 Arthur Barber and family have moved to Westerly.
 B. F. York of Lebanon spent Friday and Saturday with MT. and Mrs. Leor W. Bliven.
 An addition is being built on one of the Gladwin cottages.
 Harry Moves was caller. at his home here Wednesday afternoon. -
 As the season is so cold and. back, ward very few farmers have done any blowing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15

was served under the direction of George A. Birmingham, Jr., and Frank M. Green. For brief period of speech making Past Chief Patriarch Herbert Wiley presided and a number of both the visitors and the home men spoke.
 It is probable that Orion encamp- ment may invite Palmyra to New Lon don when they have work in the royal purple degree.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
ROCKVILLE

Rev. s. H. Davis of Westerly preach ed at the Seventh Day Baptist church Saturday.
 H. J. Flint of Providence was a week end visitor at Governor Church s making the trip in his auto.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Chester of North Stonington were guests of MT and Mrs. J. P. Greene last week.
 A real estate agent from Providence was in this place Friday looking ul farms that were for sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
George D. Hayward of Usquepaugh Tied Himself te Tree-Then Jumped Into River.
Special to The Builetin.)

Especial to The Bulletin.)
 Usquepaugh, R. l.. April 14.-George D. Hayward, we'll to do farmer of this place, committed suicide by drowning Friday morning. He tied a
 rope around his body and the end around a tree and jumped into the river. A boy who worked for him, not finding him when he reported for work, gave the alarm and neighbors went in search, and when the rope tied to the tree was pulled in the body was found on the end of it. MT. Hayward was 79 years old. His wife died several years ago. s.@
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
EASTERN STAR.

The stated meeting of Sachem chap ter, No. 57, was held on Wednesday evening at Buckingham Memorial, with good sized attendance and
 with Worthy Matron Esther H. B1inn presiding. Routine business was dis was enjoyed. In May the chapter is looking forward to the annual visit of the grand officers. who will be here on the 31st On that account the chapter will transfer it's regular meet
 ing from the fourth Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15

vitation was received by the corps to attend the reception in the chapel of the Fourth Congregational church, +, Hartford, on the evening of Tuesday, April 26 which is in connection with the Connecticut department conven- tion, April 26 and 27. The reception is to be given by. the retiring ofi1c ess of the department
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
OWLS.

Four new names were voted upon and one proposition presented at the regular meeting of Norwich nest, No. 1896, on Tuesday evening in Owls hall. There will be initiation probably at the next meeting, SD that the degree team put in some practice in preparation for this.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
KNIGHTS OF PyrHIAs.

Gardner lodge, No. 46, met again on Friday evening; in Pythian hall, after an absence from there of about three years. during which the lodge has been meeting in Eagles hall, but last month voted to return to Pythian hall, she,r former meeting place. They will meet c1I the second and fourth Friday eee- nings, as they did before they rf,oved c. c. Sumner w. Armstrong presided and the time was filled in with dcs1l after the business was concluded
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
woMAN,s RELIEF CORPS.

Mrs. Harriet R. Kinney, the presi- 6ent,> was in the chair for the reglt- lar meeting of Sedgwick corps, No. 15 at Buckingham Memorial on Fri day afternoon. One new member vas initiated National and department general orders were read and an in-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15

the fifth Wednesday in the month, thus coinciding with the date on which the grand officers are coming.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-15
WASHINGTON COUNTY, RI.
USQUEPAUGH.
Over $2oo Raised at Church Dedication
 School Vacation Begins.

The grange met in the church vestry Thursday evening.
 Although very stormy Sunday morn
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26

/, Sevcnty-lve ladies were delightfully."-
entertained at the home OF Mrs. Fl
l.. Carspcckcn OH Grand street, with
Il thimble party. The hostess was
assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Ter
ence d. Stewart. Mrs. ]. NJ. Gleason
of this city, and Mrs. George NJ. Alex
ander, OF Fairmont. The afternoon
was spent most pleasantly and before
Its close, delicious refreshments were
served. The affair was the first of n
series 10 be given by Mrs. tCarspeckcn
Mrs. Gleason and Mrs Stewart.
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Gleason
Will entertain large party OF ladies'
at 500 Oh on Friday evening. the
third of the series will be given ut
the home OF Mrs. Terence D. Stewart,
500 being sthe chief diversion Of the
erening.-Morgantown New Dominion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
Vote for. your fiayyorl,e,
HAIR WANTED;
NEWS OF,INTERIsSTTo PEOPLE
y WHO HAVEN HAIR.

There IS one place where bald
headed men shine, and that Is In the
front row seats Of the theatre. They
\ do not obscure !yolir view like the.
merry widow hats and the reflec-,
ton of the footlIslts on their pates
lends, a certain glamour to- the scene.
II these bald headed people had used
/ Wyetll's Sage. and Sulphur Hair Rem
edy In thelts earlier days they would
not be SO Conspicuous now. This
T. preparation does not plant new haif,i
but it does strengthen weak. dying
hair, and not only brightens dull
pnrched hair, but gradually restores
the color to faded or gray 1latr.8iIt
is a clean, wholesome hair dressing,
which can be used. daily With perfect
safety. AZ Z <
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Is sold
under guarantee that tho money will
be refunded II It fails to do exactly
as represented. & 80: s. 4 4, y
preparation Is offered to the.
public attfifty cests a bottle and Is
recommended and sold by I 81,
sAiiiDruggfsts. gIs& ~ I. !,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
ANNIVERSARY
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE 90
YEAR OF THE oRDER-FlNE
PROGRAMME CARRIED OUT.

The 92nd anniversary of Odd Eel
lowship was tittingly celebrated In this
city last evening by, Marion lodge No
II, !. 0. 0. f.. at their hall on Monroe
street. The celebration was held In
accordance with the proclamation OF
Grand Sire Cockrum. A splendid
programme was carried out and a
large crowd Of Odd Fellows and their
families were present.
Invitations had been issued to nil
members OF subordinate lodges and to
the Patriarch Militant and large
number responded, to the Invitation.
The various committees hi charge OF
the arrangements for the celebration
did their work well and the affair was
a delightful one. u 1865
: Tonight the Palatine Lodge No. "a,
l. 0. O. F., will hold their entertain.
ment and pleasant evening is anticl
pated. lSFr9
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26

Syts The William Raymond chapter of
sthc Daughters Of the American Rcvo.
luton will meet on Friday afternoon
mt 3 o'clock at the residence Of Mrs.
lie. Watson, on Fairmont avenue
Reports from the delegates and visi-
tors to the Continental Congress Of
the tD.!iA.R r. which was held last week
3lat Washington, D. c., and which was
attended by several members OF this
chapter will 'he heard at this meeting.
Mrs. George DeBolt..a member OF the
William Raymond chapter. was made
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
UNCLE sBIQI PARTICULAR
!llRQal|glls lhIs ARllE
MANY GFoR liners WIG CANNOT
w RITE ~ q CAN READ LITTLE
ENC tfSti sttlafxT 10 ENLIST.

Uncle SANS hot getting many Id III
fFairmont' s 4 boys for siis army these
days. Not that the lads III III ese parts
lare less patrio.t ie than those 81 any
other SECTION that's not the case.
THE fact Is your Z uncle 4 is getting
lmighty particular about who joins his
fforce Of prize a ghters- mot ring al
ltists-rbut boys tii blue who are always
on the Job when, 4 comes to iupholling
the honor OF the 10 I'D d Il
applications 4, for enlistments are
fairly hea w, = said the man who rep
lresents your Uncle Samuel at the 10.
chi recruiting station. \. but We. are not
taking all the boys who wish 10 don
the olive drab. j The army Is setting u
high standard lust now and applicants
fhaYe to toe the mark In all respects. 81
sEs: "a! great many foreigners apply for
tplaces In the Infantry, but we have to
refuse them admission owing 10 their.
sad lack OF ed ucat ton. q You should be
surprised to learn that a majority can,
not write their, own names, while as
for reading they do not know one let,
ter from another. These mon come
irom3the mining idistrlcts1and from the
showing they make, Il seems us IL the
laws relating to school Attendance are
not Very strictly, enforced. For In:
stance. had q well dressed young
fellow who used good English aud
who had the manners OF a gentleman,
apply just the other t,lay. For a time
1t looked as K the army was going to
win a really fine piece jof material +
put him to the reading and writing
tests. and he failed 4 I. s
There are a great many untruths
circulated about the army. To say
the least these are ,unjustSto the gov.
eminent and service. Many persons
who are ignorant OF army life take
them to heart aud read stories calcu.
lated to iniure the army With evident
relish. This Is. wrong very much SO.
The army is the weapon OF the people
lit Is recruited from the people
from topic bottom-ao citizen lis fore,
ed to join. and hence Il, may he called
a volunteer organization. Since 1t Is
taken from the people they should
take an interest in It and learn. more.
about its workings and especially
about It's problems and labors II this
is done feel sure that better results
will be obtained" ,Gs ~ 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
State Regent OF this organization ut
the Congress. IF.
Denver Guests.

Mr.. Carney Hartley, wife and son,
Master NELL, of Denver, Colorado, are
expected here tomorrow to visit the
forlner's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. N.
Hatley, on Quincy street. Mrs. Hart.
ley. and Master NELL have been guests
for some time Of relatives ut Oakland,
Md, and We're joined there yesterday
BY Mr.. Hartley.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
MOTHERS, DAY.

The second Sunday in May annual.
| ~ Is to be Mothers Day. the spe'
cial object OF which is to honor moth.
erhood.. The movement is information,
al iii It's scope and Is confined TO no
creed, class or race. Indeed, there
is no reason why this observance
should not become the most popular
OF the entire year, for it appeals to
everybody: 1t is arranged to supple.
ment the Sunday observance by hay.
ing the ,schols celebrate on the proceed.
ing Friday. The schools and churches
Of Fairmont can be depended on to
aid In making Mothers Day great
success. Pr , tta " rsF
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
GROCERY CHANGES HANDS.

Mr., ThomasiaS. Marley, proprietor
of the Acme 'Grotery. has disposed Of
his stock to Snlder Bros. who have a
meat market In the SAME building. Mr..
Manley has been very successful in
the grocery business during the past
year. Handling only first class gro.
ceries his trade steadily increased un.
tilfthe Acme has become one OF the
leading groceries In the city. Mr..
Manleys reasonnfor selling Is because
OF the great increase In trade, the
building havingiibecome inadequate
for both firms. Possession will be Civ.
en- May LIST. pr'lA5, 81. s. 4, Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
Zinn.Hartmnn.

I'D Invitations announcing the ap.
Sproaching marriage OF Mr.. Duanne
sIinn, OF Chenille. and Miss Jessie
Hartmann, of, Harrisyitic, have been
received in this city. The wedding will
take place on Tuesday evening. May
: second, at the residence OF the brides
parents, DR.. and Mrs. j. F. Hartmann.
The bride to be is a graduate OF the
kGlenville Normal school and has
Sitaught in the Harrlsville public
Z schools. Mr.. linn is cashier of the
Banking Trust Bank Of Glenville.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26

Miss Edna Mcncar left this after.
noon for Cumberland, where she will
join her sister, Mrs. Harry William.
son, who had been visiting relatives
for some time. After visit of a few
days there Miss Menear and Mrs. vii.
hanson will 80 to Winchester, Viz
ginia, where they will spend some
time. wrr - 1as}
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
HAVE BEENlRELEAsEp.

by Hiiitel Press. , ~ *,
Z WASHINGTON. April 81 26.-Tho
Americans imprisoned by the Mexican
insnrrectos mt Alamo. lower Callfor.
mia, have been Areleased according to
reports from Consul Schumacher at En-!
5senada; who says the rebels haye
abandoned the; city. sstss t.ss
No further outbreaks 5inS Southern
Mexico have been "a reported y to the
State Department to-day. 81 M
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
Missionary Meeting.

Women's Missionary Society
soff the First Baptist church will meet
4oh tomorrow afternoon at two.thirty
osclock ut the church. The meeting
will be conducted by Mrs. C. O.. Henry
and the hostesscs OF the afternoon will
he Mrs. Jesse LeMasters and Mrs. L.
i. Morgan. 2
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26

s Miss Mayme Hall will leave early
next week for Catonsville, Md, where
she will open her summer home. She
will be joined there later by Mrs. Rollo
Conlcy and children. who will spend
the heuted season there. f,ltta9,,j
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
suPERarlTlous ABOUT THlR-

II you arc superstitions about the
number 10 you had better give us
your quarter dollars, for on each one
are 10 stars, 10 letters In the scroll OF
the eagles beak. 10 leaves on the
olive branch. 10 arrow heads and IL
letters In the words quarter dollar"
Now It's not safe to keep them so just
bring them in and get credit on your
subscription for the full amount
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
Ladies' erotesque social at YIN. c. A.

u '
The much looked for Ladies' Night
will be In brder this evening at the
Y. NJ, G. A. gymnasium. A very anus.
ing programme has been arranged by
Physical Director Slater and those
who are to participate in this occa
sion have axxiously awaited this OPP
portunity. Only women will be al.
lowed admittance and s and 10 cents
will be charged for this privilege.
The programme is as follows:
l.. Grand march and cake walk.
.. Fancy drill.
3. High kick.
4. Rolled Mat work.
5. Races.
@. Games: IN Back Slap; (2l Vol
ley ball game for city championship.
Amazons VS.. Mcrrimaids.,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-26
Gone to Des Moines.

Miss Matte Watson, who hal spent
the past few months In this city with
relatives, has gone to her home ut Dcs
Alolnes, Iowa. EnroHte Miss Watson
visited friends in, Parkersburg. E