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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS.
Applicants for Government Position
May Take Tests.

Announcement has been received at
the Calumet postoftice of examinations
for civil service positions TO be held
at Marquette on May 81 and May
24-25, also other positions for which
examinations will be conducted on diff
ferent dates throughout the Seventh
Civil Service District.
The examination on May "a will
be for the position of Junior Chemist,
which pays a salary ranging from
$LO2O to $3.50 per year. All applicants
must show that they have had train
lug and experience equivalent to a four
years course in technical college of
good standing.
The examination on May 24-25 will
be for the position Of highway engin-
eer, with salaries ranging from $1,44O
to $3.50 per annum.
Similar tests for a number of other
positions are announced for dates dur
ing the latter part of this month or
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24

Saturday night, but only a small audi
ence was present to enjoy it. The
company has much talent, and deserv-
ed better patronage than IL received.
There was vim and dash TO the show.
and something doing every minute. the
variety of entertainment afforded
making it highly enjoyable. Tho sing
first part was high class. and the
jokes new and crisp. The work OF
Gaynor and Burke, end men, was par
ticularly clever. Some good feature
acts were presented in the olio, which
was concluded by a splitting
farce. The company carries good
band ana orchestra
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
German & aus.

Fry one slice of Westphalla ham,
then mince 1t fine; break six eggs and
beat together. then scramble together
with the ham; season to taste and
serve with rye bread toast.
Wash and carefully boil two quarts
of spinach, chop fine, drain and make
a rich cream for it; poach as many
eggs as there are guests. mix the sauce
with the spinach and lay the eggs on
the top.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
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Fresh Eggs.

Fresh Eggs.
Boil six eggs hard, strip off the
shells, cut in quarters and arrange on
n dish. Make a sauce after this rec
ipe: Take half of a quarter Of a pound
of fresh butter and a tablespoonful Of
flour, stir over the fire until il thick
ems, pour in slowly a pint of milk, Of
minced parsley. Squeeze the juice
seasoning, boil FIVE minutes, add the
rest of the butter and a tablespoonful
of minced parsley. Squeeze the juice
of a half lemon over eggs and pour
the sauce over them; serve garnished
with the parsley
Butter a dish thickly with good but
ter, let it heat until the butter melts,
break four eggs into it and sprinkle
with white pepper and salt. laying thin
slices of butter on top of each egg; put
the dish i'm the oven and let remain
until the whites are set but not hard
and serve quickly; garnish with pars-
ley.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
Upper Peninsula :
OF INTEREST
SPECIAL ELECTION HELD.

For the purpose of electing an alder
man to take the place of Samuel Cud-
lip, recently chosen city treasurer, vot-
ers of the Third Ward of Iron Noun
tain went to the polls this week and
cast their ballots. -Four candidates
were i'm the field, Anton Miench win
ming out by a small margin. Those
who made the run were: Mr.. Miench,
who received seventy nine votes; Peter
Rule, seventy-six; J. NJ. Garvey, thir-
ty-six and Martin c. Hartwig. TWEEN
ty-two.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
CARE OF GAS FIXTURES.

When using oil lamps the house,
wife is always very careful that every
part of the lamp is scrupulously clean
and the burner is boiled to remove any
accumulation Of dirt. She forgets,
though, that her gas jet is just as like
ly to accumulate SOIL and when the
light is dim never thinks of this.
often there is quite a little collec-
ton of dust and soil. and if this is
cleared away the Improvement in the
light is noticeable.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
WITHOUT SOAP.

For delicate fabrics that will not
stand n washing with soap. make a
gallon of thick starch with half cup
of cornstarch to four quarts of water.
Take three quarts of the starch, to
which add two quarts of water. and to
the remaining one-fourth add two
quarts Of water Wash the garment
in the thickest starch water first. and
then in the thin starch water. Rinse
in clear water, dry in the shade and
iron on the wrong side.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
English Eggs.

Put one pint of water, tablespoon
ful of salt and four tablespoonfuls of
vinegar into a frying pan and bring
to a boil; break four eggs into separ-
ate cups. then turn them carefully in
ing the yolks; when poached lift onto
a hot platter and have ready a sauce
made of a half gill of cream, an ounce
of butter, pepper, salt and a pinch Of
sugar; serve at once.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
BRoILED SCOTCH HERRING.

Soak a couple or more herrings in
little warm water (This is unnec-
essary for fresh Yarmouth bloaters.)
Dry them well with a cloth, make 4
or incislons crosswise on the back,
dredge a little flour over them and
put them on a grldiron about 6 in
ches above a clear fire. This fish may
be opened at the back and rubbed in
side with a little cold butter If liked.
Time. minutes. Sufficient for two
persons.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
JAS. T. BENEFITS NEW POST.

James IT. Bennett has taken a posi-
ton as general agent with the Western
Securities company. controlling 49,
900 acres in the upper peninsula, and
Bennett will make the 500 his head
quarters and next fall will move his
family there from DeTour. Mr.. Ben
nett is a former legislator and last
year was supervisor of the census for
the upper peninsula district.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24

ThereN are now more than half
million members of labor unions i'm
New York state, according to the re-
turns of the state department of labor.
The total on Sept. 80, 1910, was 4S2,-
600 and the increase since that time
will exceed 10000. bringing the total
membership to date up to about 512,-
decade has nearly doubled and the pro-
portion of organized labor to total pop
ulation is more than five and one
fourth per cent Returns from all la
bor organizations in the state. num-
bering about $500. show that 100000
male members earn an average of
$3.50 day.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
YOUNG MAN BROWNS.

Hubert Olmstead. twenty-six years
of age. son of Andrew Olmstead of
Sac Bay. and nephew of f. NJ. Ohm
week near Fayette. Delta county, by
falling overheard from a boat while
returning from a dancing party with
a company of friends. The body was
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
HOSPITAL CONTRACT AWARDED,

]. f. Utke, a Marinette contractor,
will build the addition to st. Joseph's
hospital in Menominee. The work will
begin tomorrow. The addition will
cost about $4,000 and will take about
five months to complete. 1t will be
of brick and stone, three stories and
basement. and will be twenty eight
feet wide and eighty-two feet long. 1t
will contain a large chapel and quar-
ters for the sisters.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
Turkish Eggs.

Boil six kidneys and six chicken liv-
ers and hearts with an onion and
spice bag. throwing off the water six
times. Make a rich brown sauce, add
ing little wine, and add the kidneys;
pour on a hot platter and place as
many carefully poached eggs over the
top as there are guests.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
HUNGARIAN EGGS.

Arrange hard boiled eggs and cold
boiled potatoes in alternate layers in
pudding dish, with butter, pepper and
salt, and pour over the top sour cream
enough to just cover the ingredients.
Bake a delicate brown.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
SPAGHETTI AND CHEESE.

Baked spaghetti, with eggs and
cheese. Use four hard cooked eggs.
four ounces Of spaghetti one heaping
tablespoonful of butter, two table,
spoonfuls of grated cheese. half a cup
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
Scotch & qqs.

Boil six eggs for ten minutes and
when cold strip from the shells and
roll them in a good force of meat and
fry in very hot lard; drain and lay on
the platter and turn around them a
pinch Of rich brown gravy.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
Russian Eggs.

On delicate slices of toast spread
layer of caviar and place a fresh
poached egg on top; pepper. salt and
n few drops of lemon juice are added
and a garnish of parsley; serve at
once.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24

early next month. For additional in
formation concerning these examina-
tions, it will be necessary to apply to
the secretary OF the Seventh Civil
Service District. Federal Building, Chi
cago.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24

Our Victor Talking Machine Dept.
is complete in every detail. The stock
Is fresh. Easy payments on any ma
chine. Cable Piano Co, Calumet. a25
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24
GAVE A GOOD SHOW.

Vogel's MinstreIs Deserved Larger
Audience Than They Had.
Vogels Ministries gave a splendid
entertainment at the Calumet theater
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-24

Good organs, SIC and up. Specially
fine octave Burdette for $45. Pay
ments 50 per month. Cable Piano CO.,
Calumet. a25
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-18
MYSTIC
Rslisf corps' Gift 10 Mrs. Fannie Paeksr-Mrs. John HartIsy's Funeral --industriaf and Building News.

The regular session of the Williams Womans Relief corps was held Tues 7 day evening with the newly elected officers in the chair. Mrs. Fannie this year. has held the office for fifteen years. In recognition of her valuable services Mrs. Louisa K. Tufts pre- sented Mrs. Packer purse containing large sum of money. After regular business, refreshments were served in the banquet hall
 Funeral of Mrs. John Hartley.
 The funeral of Mrs. Frances Hart ley. wife of John Hartley. was held from her home at Burnett's Corner Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock and was largely attended by relatives and friends. The services were in charge Methodist church. The bearers were relatives. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery. Deceased leaves besides her husband an adopted son, John Hartley, of this place.
 Output Over saoo,ooo.
 The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Ninigret Mills cnmpany took place this week in their office and Rev. Dwight c. Stone, Eli Gledhili. At torney A. T. l.. Ledwidge Fnillie T. Renner and H. Mortimer Spech were elected to the board of directors The following officers were chosen for an- other year: President, Otho O'Sullivan; i; vice president William l.. Maine; sec retary, A. T. l.. Ledwidse; treasurer. Phil Ducfness; general manager. Otho O'Sullivan. There are now 1e2 looms working and during the past year the output has been s300.0e This indus try is considered one of the best in the village.
 John Prentice celebrated his s6th birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Henry Kellogg. on Monday and received congratulations from his many relatives and friends.
 At Westerly Masonic Temple. A number of Charity and Relief lodge of Mystic were in Westerly on Tuesday evening at the opening of the new Masonic temple.
 Socialists Elect Officers The following officers were elected at the socialist rooms: Organizer, Frank Schaffer: recording secretary, Charles Turnbach; treasurer. John Thomas literature agent. William Inaerlest delegate to state committee Joseph Eckes. Charles Turnbach and William . Inderlest were elected to the county committee. The next debate of the society win take place Feb. 12 and the subject will be Resolved, That the la bor unions are benefit to the working class. Two members were added making total membership of 69. To Build New Hall. William R. MeGaue1ley has been awarded the contract to build the foun- dation of the new Masonic hall on Grand street. Already stone has beer carted there with which to start work Pile Driver Starts Work. T. A. Scotts pile driver came up the river Monday afternoon and on Tues day commenced driving piles for the new building that is to be erected for the Cosmopolitan club on the east oi the river on the land recently pur- chased or John Forsythe between the Mystic lookup and J. ". Lathrop En- zine company works,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-18
Personals.

Attorney George F. Hinman was in Hartford Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. c. 0. Strong. spent Tuesday in Hartford.
 James Ahern of windham road was in Hartford Tuesday.
 Mrs. James S. Donollue oc Park street spent Tuesday in Hartford
 Raymond J. Jodoin Of Baltic was in Willimantic Tuesday calling on friends.
 Mrs. Edgar White of Anaover was the guest of friends in Wiliman4ic on Tuesday.
 William F. Murphy of New YeSlS was the guest of friends in this city Tuesday.
 William Armstrong of Shelton is the guest Of friends in Upper Main street for a week
 Miss M. Evangeline Jones has re- gently been elected secretary of the l.. T. l.. of Wiilimantic.
 Clarence A. Bowen attended the an- nual meeting Of the New London County Mutual Fire Insurance com pany at Norwich Tuesday afternoon.
 c. B. Pomeroy, alderman from the Fourth ward, is in Hartford attend ing the three days convention of the Connecticut Dairymen's association.
 Mrs Charles William Jones and daughters, Mabel and Florence. from the Camp Ground, attended church in ths Central Baptist church, Norwich, last Sunday. In the afternoon they visited c. W. Jones, who is patient at the hospital in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-18
JEWETT CITY
Handsome Gift for Principal Jscknnan from Class of 1e11--Miss Roode En- tertains Sunday School Glass.

Class of 1911 at the Riverside gram mar school presented Principal Harold E. Jackman a picture Tuesday morn ing, as MT. Jac1aman is soon to leave here for Medford, Mass. The picture was one of Nutting's colored photo- graphs. the subject being Where Blos- salns Meet, and was presented by Har- old Brickley, the president Of the class.
 Return from Wedding Journey.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Moriarty re- turned from their wedding trip the lat ter part of the week and MT. Moriarty has returned to his duties as telegra ph operator at the local New York. New Haven and Hartford station. MT. Mo- riarty married Miss Harriet De Garmo in Greeneville recently.
 Entertained Sunday School Ciass.
 Miss Edith Roode entertained the Sunday school class of which she is a member at her home in Sylvanda1e Tuesday night.
 Would Succeed Principal Jacknan.
 There have been a dozen applications for the place of principal of the River side grammar school, but no appoint ment has been made.
 Personal Mention.
 George Jennings Of Greeneville wal a guest Tuesday at MT. and Mrs. H c. Jeffries' and Mir. and Mrs. E. B Cheney's in Lisbon.
 Simon Brewster spent Tuesday ir Boston.
 J. B. Palmer was in Hartford Tues day. {&
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-18
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
Hears About Work Being Done in
 Labrador.

A largely attended meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the Second Congregational church was held with Miss s. Elizabeth Clarke in Elm street, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. r. D. Sargent, the president, presided. Miss Elizabeth Child gave the report of the secretary. Current events was as chairman of the entertainment committee for this meeting gave 9 brief talk on Dr. Grenfell. as the topic of the afternoon was Dr. GrenfelPs work in Labrador. Items from the New England Grenfell association were given by Mrs. Joseph MacKacf1- nie; clippings bearing upon the work were read as follows: In the United States, Mrs. A. l.. Mansfield; a Let ter from Miss E. F. White by Miss Bessie Champlin; Hospital at St. An Reindeer, by Miss Brown: A New En- terprise. Mrs. Brown; Post Cards, Mrs. Abbie Child. Miss De Merritte read an account of one Of Dr.. GrenfeIfs winter journeys. Clipping from The Sun by Mrs. Helen Wiley. Mrs. Dan- iels read 6 letter from man who at one time conducted a cooperative store in Newfoundland, and Miss Child also read letter from a Con- necticut girl who is volunteer nurse in Labrador.
 Certain Medical Problems were con- sidered by Mrs. c. H. Brown.
 by violin obbligato played by Mrs. c. l.. Torrey, rendered a vocal solo very sweetly. Afternoon tea, waters and confections were served by the host ess. Mrs. c. D. Sharpe is to give cur- rent events at the next meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-18
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

 CTS failed to be present last year be- cause of short notice, and it is in- tended to send out early invitations this year.
 The chimney at the woodstock town farm caught fire the other day and caused a great deal of excitement among the inmates. The blaze was put out. however, with practically no damage.
 c. 8. Andsm to Appear in Arnold
 Hearing. Clinton s. Andem, of North Gros- venordale has been summoned to ap- pear before Referee in Bankruptcy Andrew J. Bowen this (Wednesday) morning at 10 o'clock, in the first of a series of proposed hearings to be instituted by George F. Holbrook trustee of the estate of Ernest M Arnold, in an effort to discover other property belonging to the bankrupt estate.
 City Notes. Mrs. C.. F. Waterman was in Bos- ton Tuesday.
 Miss Mary Wheelock is the guest of relatives in UxbFidge, Mass. Mrs. William Wheaton is entertain ing her sister.
 Raymond Wheaton is visiting rela- lives and friends in various western cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-18
DANIELSON
Company to Replace Defective Signs --Anthony Ares s5 Today--George Edn,unss Goes to Dayvilie--Metho- dist Pastor Resigns.

Warden Bullard has received word from the Niagara Falls company that they will replace all street signs that are not satisfactory to the borough. The new signs were in place only a few weeks when the blue enamel back ground began to peel off. Aside from this, the signs were very satisfactory and a much needed improvement to the borough streets.
 The Ladies' Art club will meet this Wednesday, afternoon.
 The auxiliary of N1e Woma n's Mrs. c. H. Kingssury. Mrs. J. Q. A. Stone was leader. The topic was Missionaries at Work.
 Tuesday a large shepherd dog was taken from the Quinebaug river. The dog bore no marks or bruises and is supposed to have died from exposure. The animal had floated into the Quinebaug company's channel and was caught in the fee rack when taken out by employees of the company.
 s5th Birthday.
 Anthony Ames of Winter street is quietly observing his S5th birthday today "Wednesday. MT. Anes en- joys the best of health and is re- markedly active and young looking.
 Goes to Baltimore.
 Miss Alice Caron left Tuesday for Baltimore, Md. Miss Caron was grad uated last June after a four years' course of training for nurses at Grace hospital. New Haven, and will con- tinue her work in Baltimore.
 George Edmunds Dsspatehsr.
 George Edmunds of Norwich has entered the employ of the Connec- ticut company as despatcher at the Dayville offfce of the company, having succeeded MT. Barstow, who recently resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-18

About the middle of the afternoon Tuesday word was received in this city that T. J. Roberts store, where the pOStofffce is situated, seven other buildings and the church in Hampton were burned. and Chief Wade U. Web- ster of the local department was call- ed upon for assistance. The first re- port was, however, greatly exaggerat- cd. subsequent report countermand- ing the order for assistance, just as Chief Webster ana detail were pre- pairing to leave in automobiles with extinguishers.
 At 2.45 o'clock the bell in the steep- le of the Hampton Congregational church was rung vigorously. sound- ing the alarm for the fire that was be- heved to threaten the buildings along the hill section of the old town.
 Practically all tla available men in the neighborhoOd and some farther away responded. and did valiant ser vice in staying tho progress of the fro, which was tanned by brisk west wind. probably the only factor that saved the residents of the town from a much greater loss.
 Fully two hundred men and boys congTEgated at the fire, which was in T. !. Roberts store. The store and poAtoffice were complete loss, there a,eing nothing left but smouldering ru- ius.
 The mail, stamps and money in the postoffice were saved. but the only ar- ticies in the store proper to be saved were six barrels of sugar and a small quantity of barbed wire in coils. It is estimated that the loss will approx innate s16,00O.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-18
PASTORS RESIGNATION Accepted With Regret by Methodist
 Conoreoation.

At the quarterly conference of the Methodist church Monday evening, Rev. J. H. Newland presided and Le- Roy Surrey acted as secretary. Re- ports were read from every depart ment of the church, and committees for the ensuing year appointed. Rev. MT. Cushman rendered his resignation as pastor of the church. MT. Ewen offered a resolution of regret, which was adopted by the church at having to lose it's esteemed pastor. Rev. MT. Cushmans resignation becomes effec- tive at the March conference. A com mittee was named to secure a new minister. The McWaters quartette was re-licensed as local preachers. The following were elected stewards: Henry McEwen, recording steward; !; Arnold Wilde. N. D. Prince, Luther Filling. Henry Truesdeli. J. 4. John stone, A.. P. Burns Calvin Arnold, ". E. Reach, s. H. Perry. ". H. Martin. Horace Kennedy, F. IL. Coivin, F. A, Kennedy. Percy Hammond, Sidney Stone.
 The Nadel Arbeit met Tuesday with Mrs. Alfred Reed.
 Skaters enjoyed the best skating of the season on Five Mile river on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-18
STONINGToN.
Entertainment of High Order at Sec ond Congregational Chureh--25o Railroad Men to Be Chartered in the Boroueh---lce Prospects Improved.

Tuesday evening at the Second Con gregational church parlors rare pleas ure was afforded those who attended the lecture and concert of A.. Foxton Ferguson. Folk Lore and Folk Song was the evenings theme, his presen- tation of his subject being unusually fine.
 Miss Latham Had Highest Score.
 At the bridge whist Monday even ing the highest score was made by Mrs. Gertrude Latham, and the lowest was a tie between Miss Agnes Killars and Helen Wheeler.
 B. c. Colby of Boston was caller here Tuesday.
 James Brown returned. from Lynn, Mass Tuesday, after spending two weeks with his sister, Mrs. Palmer.
 Andrew Byrne of Norwich, member of the Eight Bells CO, was caller here Tuesday.
 To improve Roadbed.
 The New Haven road is perfecting plans to finish stone balasting the tracks between New London and Kingston early in the spring. Tie men will make their quarters here, north of the roundhouse, formerly the 251 men. This will be the distributing point for the company to unload the material.
 Cut by Flying Wood.
 
 Earl Lavere, a lad living on High street. received bad cut over his left eve Monday wfife chopping wood Three stitches were taken to close the wound.
 This (wednesday) afternoon the Foreign Missionary society of the Road church will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. Seth Williams.
 To Pack Missionary Box.
 Friday the Ladies Aid society oi the Road Congregational church vii have an all day meeting at the cfurcf par1ors. The box to be sent to a home and school in the south will be for warded.
 Good Skating. Excellent skating again prevails and the weather still holds cold. an6 q good amount of ice may be ha. LII to this time little ice has been cut A. M. Palmer of Cove Lawn was 1T New London Monday and shipped tc E. F. Darrell at Bermuda the pony which his children used here sum mers. B. w. Whitman of Washington, D C.. is the guest of friends in town foi a fortnight.
 W. Nj Wattles of Burlington, Vt. was 4 caller here yesterday.