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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
FIrst FLOOR Plan.

A house Of this design Is within the
reach Of any man who has the ambi-
ton to own a home It is not neces-
sary to finish the. whole house right
on from the start If the frame Is pnt
up and enclosed. the inside finishing
upstairs may be done later asug-
gest this only 90 means to an enc I
know that the start Is the hardest
thing in building home. Once start
ed. home is almost dead sure to be
finished. because an interest has been
awakened. and that is the main thing.
Some towns are noted for the mum
Der of homes owned by the families
living in them. while others are just
as well known from the fact that al
most all the houses are rented can
distinguish between the two places
BY simply driving through some Of
the streets The neglected appear
ance or the rented houses shows at
once that the families living In them
have no interest in the property On
the other hand. In towns and villages
whore the properly is owned by the
occupants. see neatly kept lawns,
nice walks, wellStrimmed trees. hand
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
TO BLOW UP GOV. TENER.
Postal Authorities At Chartered, Pa
Examine Package With Internal
Machine.

Pittsburgh.-What is believed to
have been an attempt to injure Gov,
John X. Tener, of Pennsylvania, or. If
not that, a practical joke that might
have been serious, was discovered at
Charleroi, the home of the Governor.
Several days ago Governor Tener
received through the mail a paste.
board cylinder. It was about eight
inches long. At one end of the tube
was a small picture of Colonel Roose-
velt. The package had been mailed
from Philadelphia.
The Governor did not like the ap-
pearance of the cylinder and turned 1t
over to Postmaster J. e. McArdle, Of
Charleroi It was locked in a strong
box awaiting the coming of Postofice
Inspector Williams on his regular
tour.
Inspector Williams saturated the
continuance with water and after wait
ing some time opened it with pen.
knife.
The outer cover was labeled with a
printed slip reading, Memorial to
States heroes dedicated. .
Inside was found powder, mixed
with Z substance as yet unknown.
In the middle of the package was a
match, while in one end was a piece
of steel, peculiarly bent. which, when
removed, would have tendency to
light the match A bullet-shaped piece
of lead of about 22-calibre size also
was found.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
|Ff ERED TWENTY DuE YEARS
Finally FOUND RELIEF

Having sufered fof twe1ty-one years
With pain in my side, finally have
found relief In DR.. Kilmer'e Swamp
f0ot The Dhysiciana called It Moth
ef1 Pain and injections OF morphine
were my only relief for short periods
Of time. became 90 sick that had
. undergo surgical operation In New
Orleans. which benefited me for two
years. When the same pain came back
one day was 30 sick that gave up
hopes Of living. A friend advised me
TO try your Swamp Root and at once
commenced using it The first bottle
did me 20 much good that purchased
two more bottles ! am now on my
second bottle and am feeling like 4
new woman. ! passed gravel stone
~ large as a big red bean and several
small ones. have not had the least
feeling of pain since taking your
SEampRoot and I feel 1t my duty to
recommend this great medicine to all
suffering humanity Gratefully yours,
MRS. JOSEPH CONSTANCE,
Ayoyelles Par Marksville, La.
Personally appeared before me, this
18th day Of July, 1911, Mrs. Joseph
Constance, who subscribed the above
statement and made oath that the
same is true IN substance and in fact
WIZ. MoRRow, Notary Public.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
No Need to Hurry.

sALt y
Theatrical folks love to tell of q
western manager, now prominent in
the business, who made fame and for
tune as proprietor of small variety
house In. San Francisco.
The thrifty German had accumulat-
ed considerable money, and was
. about to open new theater. Several
hours before the first performance
i the entrance was packed. and the
manager in trying to reach the front
door became hopelessly imprisoned
in the crush.
Here, here" he yelled, peoples.
peoples. it's me-it,ss Mr.. Warner.
AS no one appeared to take any no.
tice of him he again yelled at the top
of his voice:
wait a minutes, peoples. Vat's de
use of pooshing lige dis? Take your
time-de first two acts is rotten"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

- s
and that is more than rich men get
sometimes after building a castle
Cheap houses are attractive If kept
in good condition. and II some atten-
ton is paid to the lawns and trees.
It is SO much better to spend an hour
or two in the evening working among
vines and shrubbery than it is to
spend the same amount of time hold.
ing down, a box in the grocery store.
telling the other loafers how the gov
eminent should run the country 1t is
house with a few outside attractions
and contented family, than to envy
the luck of some other fellow who has
not had the ambition to work and
plan to get respectable home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

Mr.. william A. Radford VIII answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building, for the readers Of this
paper. On account 81 his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufactures, he
ID, without doubt, the highest authority
IN all these subjects Address all Inquiries
Jackson boulevard, Chicago Ill, and only
enclose tWo-cent stamp for reply. q
A good deal OF comfort can be se-
cured for $1,000 or 81. 100 by building
seven-room house like the one
shown herewith Four rooms down
stairs. with three rooms In the roof. q
bathroom and two porches. briefly
describes house that ID well ar
ranged and convenient for small
family. It is house especially we'll
adapted for the village. One reason
why this house can be built for so
little money Is that the work IL all
plain and straight The greatest cost
In building these days, is labor Car
penter work is expensive. and all odd
corners and queer shapes cost money
Working on a gingerbread house il
like ploughing narrow field cross.
ways You spend most OF your time
turning around. instead OF getting
ahead and making q show for sthe
amount OF labor you are putting on
the job
The rooms are large enough for
comfort, and every room is well light
ed. There is something about the
manner IN which the front porch is
let into the corner Of the house that
attracts attention In favora BILE way.
1t does not look like a common. evl
erydsy. cheap house; yet it can be
built under ordinary circumstances
for less than $1.100. The size on the
ground is rs by SO feet-not 80 small
as some houses. and not SO large az
the houses Of some OF our neigh bors
But we should build according to our
needs and according to our means.
The trouble with too many Americans
ls that their wants are governed by
their neighbors' supplies. Our wants
are numerous, but our needs are few.
We do need good comfortable home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
Wilson stndentl Fayorite.

Columbus, Ohio Among the stu
dents Of Ohio woodrow Wilson as a
Presidential possibility Is strong, Ii
a poll Of II Ohio colleges BY the Col
lege Press Association Wilson led by
q wide margin. The next best choice
appeared to be Senator "A Toilette.
who poIled 44S votes againste Wilson's
TAI. TAFT was third with 40. followed
By Harmon with 245, Roosevelt 2gE.
Champ CLARK S.. Bryan 81 ana Debs
90. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

pearance. and living III It year after
year without any ambition to do bet
ter. This cheap little house offers q
solution for. such condition Of at
fairs, and ] hope a great many viii
take advantage Of II.
The rooms are just as wen ar
ranged as rooms in more expensive
houses The bay window adds to the
outside appearance. while giving to
the interior pleasant outlook The
library offers room for the man and
his men friends, with a door opening
on the side porch communicating cas-
lily with the garden When men have
such room to themselves. their 40.
quaintances are invited to the house
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
Tho Navy wins.

Philadelphia Eleven embryo adj
mirals and an equal number OF gen.
erals-to-be clashed Saturday afternoon
on Franklin Field in their annual
gridiron contest, and when the mud of
the battle had been cleared away
Navy had beaten the Army BY a score
II to o. 1t was the same story to-
day as last year, for It was Capt.
Dolly Dalton, Of the Navy. who in
the second period lifted the slippery
pigskin directly across the goal for
three points.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
CARNEGIE 7e; sleELow a..
Laird OF skIbo and Eminent Jour
naILst Observe Birthday.

New York John Bigelow, the
eminent publisher. and Andrew Car
aegie celebrated their collective birth
day Saturday, Mr.. Carnegie saying
that with but rs years resting lightly
on his head he felt decidedly youthful
in the presenceI of Mr.. Bigelow and
his a..
Mr.. Carnegie held reception at his
home in Fifth avenue. where he said
that he was much p eased to be alive,
though his birthdays were coming
rather too rapidly to suit him.
Mr. Bigelow received a few dis
tinguished friends in the course Of
the day and read many messages OF
congratulation
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

q .sas
instead Of meeting them in other
places.
In this plan good deal of atten-
ton is paid to the kitchen. The most
important room In every house Is the
kitchen, but many families seem to
be ashamed Of it. They have little
back corner partitioned on. with a
low ceiling and one little. narrow win.
dow. and call this kitchen" Very
often the little window Is SO placed
that 1t is impossible to get any air
through 1t. and not much light comes
In that way. II there Is any outlook
at all, it is in the most uninteresting
direction These little eight by five
affairs. so often used as makeshift,
are very dark in winter and hot in
summer. especially when cooking din
ner
1t may Lue be necessary. to put the
kitchen in the front part OF the house;
still this would be better arrange
ment than some plans met with Some
builders make the front of the house
as elaborate as possible. otter doing
lot OF expensive work to have the
parlor very fine; while the kitchen is
not only badly planned, but it may be
placed wrong and finished FOR unfin-
ished) in the cheapest kind of wood.
and often with poor floor.
All this is wrong The best floor
in the house should be in the kitchen.
The kitchen should be near to the
pantry and near to the dining room.
to save steps as much as possible;
but this does not mean that the smell
of cooking should penetrate into the
other rooms.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

some shrubbery. and a great many
flowers.
1t is almost impossible for man to
own q lot without improving II
Something about the ownership of q
bit Of land seems to awaken AMI inter
est IN life and its possibilities as moth
ing else win. ] have seen man build
small house on a BIT Of waste quarry
property. and In q few years make Il
blossom with roses and fruit.bearing
trees But we have seen luckIess.
shiftless fellows renting rundown
property that presents hopeless APP
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
Wednesday .'Mislaid.

A Broadway actor got carried away
by the spirit of the times and re
manned carried away for several days.
He came to himself in his own room
without knowing exactly how he got
there. A friend sat beside him. \
Hello he said, as he opened his
eyes, what day is this?''
This" said his friend. is Thurs.
day"
The invalid thought it over min.
ute.
What became of Wednesday," he
asked Saturday Evening Post.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
An Early Frohman.

First Medieval Manager-How's
your latest miracle play?
Second Ditto-Fine. Thought It
would be failure. though, till we hit
! on something that's got the women
coming in droves.
r. M. M.-How SO?
Eecond Ditto We lost the baby that
We used in the Solomon-and-the-T Two
Mothers baby scene. and have been
using lap-dog ever since" Puck
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

DOAAe 49, - ~ 80
Boothbay Ha / bor
Me-. says 81 cannot
describe the awful
pain / endured. The
kidneys were In ter
rible condition !: pain
in voiding urine was
intense and / often
passed blood Fer
weeks / was laid up
in bed. Doan's Kid
4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

Portugal has great mineraI wealth,
which is, however. exploited o. small
scale. There are $500 ore \ eposits
in the country. More than 300 con-
cessions have been granted, but Of
these only 80 are worked.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

A method OF removing the carbon
from coal tar, producing clear, trans
parent golden brown liquid. has been
perfected by Swedish chemists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

Baden's railway administration has
organized canteens for the supply at
moderate prices of nonalcoholic
drinks to the workers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

For HEADACHE-1k1lck CAPUDINE
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Uapudine will relieve you.
It's liquid pleasant to 2take-acts immedi-
ately. Try 1t. 10c., 25c, and so cents at drug
stores.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
EaIt Safe,

Il always enjoy going to the first
performance of new play"
Why the first"
Because I'm always sure then that
the man who sits behind me hasn't
seen 1t before"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
unfalr play.

sFoul tactics" declared the quarter
back.
whats the trouble now" demand
] ed the referee.
d ss1 tried a kick for the stomach. but
this fellow blocked 1t with his face
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

" cured me after had doctored with
out relief"
When Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
berthe Name-DOAN'S." Soc, all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
HAckAcHE is KIDNEY ACHE.

Cure the Kidneys and the Pain WIN
Never Return.
Only one way to cure an aching
back. Cure the cause.-the kidneys.
Thousands tell of cures made by
Doan's Kidney Pills. Fred IS CaEhp-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Italy at.
tempt to force the DardanelIes, the
porte has arranged to sink number
81 Tnr1xish ships with the purpose Of
,obstructine the fairway. Turkish
military officials declare THAI an Ital.
ian fIeet would suffer such losses in
forcing fhe straits that even the
numericaIly weak Turkish squadron
wonld he able further to reduce the
enemy's effectiveness, SO that if it
reached Constantinople it would be at
the mercy 81 the Turkish forts. The
Ottoman ministers of war and marine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

Mrs. W fnslow's Soothing syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma
ton, a1lays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

Among the tasks imposed In re-
cent years upon that busy servant OF
man, electricity is the acting as an as
sistant IN the operation Of dyeing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

Consular reports indicate that WON
ems shoes made in the United States
are becoming more popular every year
in South Africa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

MY pupil has queer way Of DO.
ing impairment
What Is it =
''He IS always In the front with
back talk !
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

The man who has a mustard seed
grain of faith has all the capital he
needs with which to go into large
bnsiness for the Lord.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
eRlEF TENS.

In Cuba raw sugar at the mill brings
half cent a pound, the highest price
in 20 years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

The more friends a man has the
more it costs him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

The man who succeeds must work
hard. but not SO hard as the one who
tails
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

sWhat a rich color Miss Molfie
hfs.
Ives. but IN these days rich color
II IN poor taste.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

His Bearing.
us he man Of military bearing?"
We'll, he likes to soldier. y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

a sunny spirit will do more to i'm.
prove the looks than a powder rag
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
For COINS ana GRIP

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy--re-
Aeves the aching and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
Cold and restores normal conditions. It's
liquid effects Immediately. l0c., 26c., and Soc
I Al drug stores- -.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

W. N. U, BALTIMORE, NO. 4a-1e11
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

DRUG STORES sp ss.i feE sale hs sRa trade n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
I BIRMINGHAM Tlt,r GIVES GREEN
Test This Store AS You
Would Test a Melon


TIES the
all his
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
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Specials In Wash Goods

Just received large line of storm
Serge, beautiful patterns, in checks
and stripes, regular 35c val 1Oo
lie, at the yard -. lOO
New Mercerized Poplins all
shades, special, Ok
the yard -. AOS
Voiles- Big line of pretty patterns,
in checks and stripes, 35c OEo
value, per yard 80. $3.50. AON
Cobweb Cloth In all the leading
shades, 40c quality. y. ,og00cy,
special, yard -. AeyN
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
OBITUARY.
Michael McQuirk.

The death of Michael McQuirk, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Norwich, occurred at S.45 o'clock Wednesday evening at his home, No. 46 Division street. He had been serf- ously i'll for a week, having suffered a shock from which he failed to re- cover.
 MT. McQuirk was born in Ireland Coming to this country as a young man he settled in Boston and after a short residence in that city came to Norwich On November A. 1850, MT, McQuirk was married in this city to Anastasia Princely, a native of New Jersey, by the Rev. Peter Blenkinsop, and since that time the couple have made their home in this city
 MT. McQuirk was q carpenter and became builder and contractor, being for many years 8 member of the firm of McQuirk 6 Bacon, who were the leaders in their line. MT. McQuirk always took pride in St Patrick S Catholic church, of which edif1ce he was the contractor. He waa . repub- lican in politics and always took an active interest in the affairs of the town. He was one of the prominent members of the first Catholic parish of Norwich, and aided in improving the Catholic church which was then only the rear part of the old St. Ma ryss church on North Main street.
 During the administration of Pres iGent Grant. MT. McQuirk was made euperyiaaE e1F tha S1ookian = GaNesn-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
Women Linen Spliced
 Stockings At 25c a Pair

JUST RECEIVED = Another shipment of our popular 'Liu- en Spliced'' Hosiery for wcmen ---tha finest looking, best wear ing Hosiery in the country ct 25c a pair.
 They are fine mercerized, sheer Silk Lisle Stockings, in light medium weight. They como in beautiful guaranteed fast black, and they have a doep garter hem top. They are made with special linen spliced heels and linen spliced soles- this adds much to the wear Of the stockings, as linen wearg longer than cotton. They are honest S5c value, but we offer them at 2Bc a pair and expect to be abls to maintain Che price. These stocksxxs win b. always found at this store. They will be known as NO. 10o," and may be ordered by that number at any time.
 Ask to see "No. 10O' Womsr's Linen spiiesd Stockings at 26e a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
Washington Exercises at St. Mary's
 School.

Patriotic exercises were held by each class at St. Mary's school, Tues day afternoon. The programmes car ried out by the children of the fifth, sixth and ninth grades follow:
 Grade Ix--Chorus, America; Wash ington in the Revolution Margaret Sheehy; chorus, Sword of Bunker Hill: George Washington, Anna M. Foley; chorus, The Flag; The Little Hatchet, John Slattery; The Star Spangled Ban rier, Nora Driscoll; Washington as President. Camilla Healy; Uncle Sam's S Farm, Anna May Foley: chorus, Ma ryland, My Maryland
 Grade V.--Washington, Mary Bren- han; Our Flag, Michael Kirby; A True Bostonian, Montcalm Ethier; Old Glory, Michael Downing; Washington Crossing the Delaware, Harold Hum .phrey; Banner of the Free. Jerome Driscoll: Life of Washington, Grace Slattery; song, Hurrah for the Flag, school.
 Grade vI.-Song, Old Glory, chorus; The Little Hatchet, Arthur Lamorey A Chain of Dates. eighteen girls; Sa- lute to the Flag, class; dumbbell drill, girls; Washingtons Attributes, Jo- sephine Portelance, Joseph Shea, Te- resa O'Donovan, Marie Gadle, Ethel Twohig, Mary Fox, Edward Corcoran, Mabel Brophy, Irene Moriarty, Flora Disco, Premelia Cormier; song, Mount Vernon Bells, chorus.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-23
Annaai Washington Social at TrucI
 Co. No. 2--Notes of Local interest.

Truck company No 2 sustained it's reputation for good times Wednesday evening, when a large percentage of its members and many invited guests met at the company's rooms, on North Main street, for the annual Washing tons birthday social. Chief Howard l.. Stanton and the fire commissioners Were present, and from out of town were Foreman Jacobs and officers of Excelsior nsruck company, No. 1, of Willimantc. Foreman James McClaf- ferty a1d the officers of Engine com pany No. 9, John Sullivan, Charles o. Murphy, Frank Murti1a and others Were also present
 The affair opened at o'clock with the singing of America by the coni- pany. before sitting down to the excel- lent oyster supper. Foreman William F. Murray was toastmaster and presid- ed in his usual pleasing manner. At each plate were placed Washington cards and hatchets as souvenirs. Dur- ing the supper Langs orchestra rem dered selections.
 The programme for the evening was opened with remarks by Fire Commits edoner John Barry, and a pleasing cor net solo by Frank E. King followed. Chief H. l.. Stanton addressed the company, and his remarks were heard of Willimantic also spoke. Sections were given by the orchestra and by the Nightingale quartette, and an en- tertaining recitation 'Osler Joe, was given by David Daniels. The address of the evening was given by Frank Murtdhn on George Washington, in which he outlined the life of the 'fath- CT of his country and spoke of the many attributes which have made his name loved and honored by his fellow countrymen. Silver Threads Among the Gold was rendered by Albert H. Ousley, and a selection by the orches- tra concluded the entertainment A pleasant social hour followed the pro- gramme, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. t
 The committee vvho planned and so successfully carried out the programme was composed of John EIill, Richard Seed, Frank Prodel Frank Quinley, and Henry Pukallus. The reception committee was Joseph Henderson, Will liam Mcknight, F. P. Corey, Charles Twist and Joseph Telford.
 The truck company is one of the leading organizations of this section, and is ably managed by the following officers: Foreman, William F. Murray; first assistant, Charles Drescher; sec ond assistant, Frank Prodell; secre- tary, Howard A. Spalding; treasurer, John Hill.