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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-08
bethlehem CHURCH Rconcn,.d'

The Bethiem German NJ r.
church has been repapered and great
~ improved In appearance and will
be reopened next Sunday. The pas1
tor, Rev. Wahl, will preach there In
the morning and at Zion church in
the afternoon. n7 r I.Nn1 aaI @9
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-08

Many persons fancy that the entire
Chmese people depend on rice as the
maih article OF diet, but there are mil
lIons in Central and North China that
haw never tasted rice. and TO other
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-08

Seventeen kinds of sharks inhabit
the seas of the Far East, the basking
shark of the Indian ocean frequently
attaining a length OF so feet.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-08

An electrical attachment for cam
eras by the use Of which person
may photograph himself from dis
tance Is the Invention OF a calIforn-
ian.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-08
EXPLOSION At
EVANS QUARRY
James Cook is Not Expected
to Live.
LOSES SIGHT OF HIS EYES
Herbert Pine is Painfully
Injured.

Men Were Employed as Blasters by
the Evans Lime and Stone Com
pany North of the City--Pine, Aged
Sixteen, Loses Sight of Left Eye.
y A Premature Explosion of Dyna-
J, mite. ~ = 80
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-08

y, ~ N, Neee, ,optician. Ats eye glasses
2osSNeil avenue. Marion, Ohio. sail
A.i..lt Ia t,rff .fl- f.1 7-14-tt
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-08

California furnishes about three
fourths of the quicksilver produced in
the United States. t,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-08

Today African Moslems number
nearly sixty million, about one-third
of the total population.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-08

Ehoads, C. J. smith; Democratic,
yohn Esterly. Treasurer; Republican,
Charles E. Uncapher; Democratic,
Lowell II. CUTLERY. Clerk, Demo-
cratic, G. l.. Luvisi. Justice of the
peace: Democratic, b. Marks. Con-
stable; Democratic. Sam Rush. schoo.
board; Republican, George Wood:
Democratic, p. ID. Dunn, ]. W. Ken
nedy. Assessor; Republican. Eugene
A. Neville; Democratic, Orrin Nc
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-08-08

Pleasant township-No tickets.
Prospect village-Mayor. Republican
c. r. Selanders; Democratic, Joseph
l.. Huff; clerk, Republican. oscar
Cast; Democratic C. f. Van Vor,
hiss; treasurer, Democratic, C. f..
swaney. John NJ. Bondley; marshal.
Republican. Henry e. Lauer; Demo-
cratic. Luther W. smith; council. Re-
publican, Harvey W. Wolfley, Clar-
ence Herr. G.. f. Cast, #. ID. Miller,
E. M. Stockwell, Clinton ]. Cum
mngs; Democratic Il. III. Wottring,
Il. #. Fox. w. Il. Hess, Benton Fisk,
A. M. Trickey; school toard; Repub-
lican. S. III. Cast, assessor, Repub-
lican, 8. A. Woodward; Democratic,
w. l.. Cox.
Prospect township Trustee. Repub-
lican, William f. Griffiths, John l..
Ransome. G. w. stiffber; Democratic,
Charles Il. Thomas, $. @. Treese.
Simon Blue; treasurer. Republican,
Albert Johnson. Democratic. A. II.
Wottring; clerk, Republican. A, A..
rieming; democratic. John r. Mer-
chant; constable, Republican. ]. p.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
Funeral of Mrs. John Kern Largely Attended Entertainment at Third Baptist Church-Dinner Party Afterm ath of the Holiday.

The funeral of Mrs. Amelia I. Zahn, wife of John Kern, was held on Tues day afternoon at o'clock from her late home, No. 47 Fourteenth street, and there were many sorrowing rela- Wives and friends present at the ser vices. Rev. Theodor Bauck, pastor of the German Lutheran church, of which Mrs. Kern was an attendant, oft1ciated. These friends acted as bearers: Charles Grebe, Henry Dearip~ Julius Grochowski, William Brosofske, Mich olas Heigl and James Ward. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, among them pillow warked Wife from husband, pillow marked Mother from four sons, wreath marked Sister from Mir. and Mrs, Frank Zahn. wreath marked Aunt from Alma Schwarz, cross marked Aunt from children of MT. and Mrs. Frank Zahn, wreath from NIT. and Mrs. Julius GrochoWsxi, white lilies from MT and Mrs. Paul Zahn, white lilies from MT. and Mrs. Mack and Rose Malady, two dozen car nations from William Brosofske and family. bouquet of violets from Mrs. Geduldig, carnations from Mrs. Gorton
 The burial was in the family lot in Maplewood cemetery, where Rev. MT. Baucz read a committal service at the grave. Funeral Director c. A. GaSer had charge of the arrangem
 Among the many people present was Mrs. Jacob Dick of New London. Be- sides her husband and four sons Mrs Kern is survived by two brothers, Emil Zahn of Cleveland and Frank Zahn of Fourth street, GreenevilIe, a sister Mrs Herman Grutz of East Prussia. Germany, and a niece, Miss Kern wa sa woman who will be severe ly missed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
NEW MEMBER OF
 WATER BOARD ELECTED
Patrick F. Bray 2d Unanimously chos- en for the Vacancy Caused by the Death of John r. Ryan.

At a special meeting of the court of common council on Tuesday evening, called to order at T.52 o'clock by Mayor Thayer, all were present except Coun- cilman Briggs. The meeting was called iri the water board caused by the death of John T. Ryan.
 Alderman Gebrath moved that they proceed to ballot, which was done, and there were eleven votes for Patrick F. Bray 2d of the Third district He was declared elected and the meeting adjourned after being in session three minutes.
 There was a session of the members in the mayors office previous to the meeting when the matter of the va caney was considered. There were two candidates presented before the ses- sion, both being from the Third dis trict, which was represented by the late John T. Ryan, It was agreed that the majority should rule and as the council stood ' to for Mir. Bray he was the unanimous choice at the coun- ell meeting. Jeremiah Kirby was the other candidate.
 P. F. Bray 2d is the son of Mir and Mrs Joseph Bray and the owner of the pharmacy in Greereville- He is st graduate of the Frees Academy, 28 years of age. and popular young man Of the district. He is. registered druggist and not only Mas he passed the Connecticut board examination but also those of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts boards.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
CRIMINAL SUPERIOR COURT BUSINESS
There Are 22 New Ones With Almost Many Continued Cases For the January Session-State's Attorney Will be Here Today.

States Attorney Hadlai A. Hull will be at the office of the clerk of the superior court in this city this morn ing for the purpose of comforting with the attorneys regarding cases coming before the January tertn of the court He will also make the assignment of eases for the term as the result of the conference.
 The following are the new cases for the term. the accused being held for trial at that time:
 State, vs- Frank Adams, Jack Andri- ola Herbert F. Brown, Alfred Carson, William D. Crftcherson, Andrew De- gard, Louis Dotolo, Frank Eldred ct al. Elliot w. Ely, Frank Johnson ct al, William Kosai. Donald Loyelaces John McGrady, Joseph Mority, Joseph Rich mond, Edward L. Root. Frank Russko, Carlton A. Snyder, John Sutton, Will jam Santo. Clifford Graham.
 Jack Andriola of Groton is charged with arson or attempted arson when he secured an accomplice to fire a building, it is claimed. Eldred and McSheehy are charged with breaking into the store of J. c. Macpherson, and stealing furs valued at $215. on November 5. William Koskie of this city is charged with breaking into the store of A. $. Spalding and taking s57, while the case against Joseph Monty of Sprague is a revolting one and may have some sensational features.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

When you take food into stomach that is tired and over taxed the gas tric juices do not form fast enough to digest it properly. So the food be- comes sour and at once begins to throw off gases. Your stomach be- comes inflated just as surely as if you attached toy balloon to a gas jet. forth and polIute your breath making you an object of nausea to Your friends. Your tongue quickly becomes csated and you can taste the foulness that is within you
 Now all this condition is changed almost instantly by Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablet. This little diraster gets busy at once-Eupplies all the di- gestive juices that were lacking digests the food in Jiffy and opens up the clogged stomach and bowels. IT also swectens and refreshes the mu- cous lining of the stomach and bowels and restores peace and content.
 If you will give Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets q chance they will not only sweeten your stomach but also your disposition and you will never have another stomach ill
 One grain of a single ingredient in Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest 5000 grains of food. This saves your stomach and gives it the rest it needs All muscles require occasional rest if ach is no exception to this rule.
 Try "a box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and you will wonder how you ever got along without them. They gre sold at 90 cents by all druggists everywhere A trial package will be gent free on request to F. A Stuart Co, l5o Stuart Bldg. Marnhall. Mich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
AT THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH.
Sunday School Social and Banquet, Followed by Programme and Christ mas Tree

The Christmas spirit was in full sway at the Third Baptist church on Tuesday evening, when following a Sunday school social and banquet in the afternoon between 4 and '. the Christmas tree exercises were held to sether with a portion of the concert programme postponed from Sunday. All the numbers on tlie interesting programme went with a smoothness and lack of hesitation meritorious for he pupils and complimentary to the teachers and others who had charge.
 \ tempting array of good things, sandw sches, cake, cookies and cocoa, appeased the appetites of pupils and teachers, the banquet committee com prising Mrs. William P. Greene, chair man; Mrs. Robert r. True, Mrs. Hat Della Bailey. Mrs. Alfred Barrett. Miss Ida Baker, Miss Bertha Baldwin A large majority of the games played were won by the county home chill dren present.
 Evergreens, Christmas bells anH Ctter decorations had been tastefully used in the church and vestry by a committee made I'D of Mrs. Elmer F. Mulkin, Amos Baldwin and Rev, Rob- ert F. True
 The programme that was given. ~-ith Miss Ruth Beebe as organist includ- ed these numbers:
 Singing. county home children; rec itattons. Mildred Cass. Alice Conrad: play, A n Interview with Santa Claus, Mrs William r. Greene's class and little friends. recitation, Gladys Mat thews. singing, solo and chorus, home children; recitations. Grace Kern, Al ice Conrad: singing, Come Unto the Shepherd. home children; recitations, Gladys Shead. Browning of Christmas, fcme children.
 Miss Bertha Baldwin was in charge of the entertaining programme.
 Proving entirely acceptable in the role of Santa Claus, John Robinson distributed the gifts fror the children from the handsome Christmas tree. assisted by Stanley Mulkin and the enjoyable evening was brought to a close. A vote of thanks was extended the teachers Of the county home school for their work in carefully prepar- ing the children for the exercises, in which they did themselves and their teachers credit.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Next Tuesday in this city the Jan uary session of the criminal superior court will open with Judge Ralph Wheeler in attendance while a jury will be summoned in for the following day. How long the business will oc- cupy the attention of the court and jury is uncertain, pleas of guilty are often the cause of short terms and until case Is started there is always the chance of a change of plea.
 Fer the term there are 14 continued ases while there are at present 22 new ones to be presented. There are no murder cases this session. but the rrisoners are charged with a wide va riety of crimes, ranging from theft to em bezzleruent. breaking and entering and arson, while several are charged with criminal assault.
 From the September term there were continued the cases against Robert L.. Stone, who was charged with getting money under false pretences and the case of theft against Hannah Part ridge of 'Sroton. A number of the oth CT cases on the continued list include those in charge of the probation off cer Of the county. there being seven of those, while others are state vs. A. Wailack, David Peckham, Daniel Kud- fix. H. Mahoney ct al. A case from the last term is that of state vs. L. White who was concerned in the talk ing of a quantity of liquor in New
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
OBITUARY.
Jacob Dion.

Philias Dion and family Of Mer- chants avenue were in Arctic Center R. L.. on Sunday to attend the funer- al of his brother. Jacob Dion, a for his home in Arctic Center, Thursday after an illness of one week. His health, however. had not been good for two years.
 Jacob Dion was born in St. Pie, Can ada, 5s years ago, and after attending St. Cesaire college cameI to Taftville with other members of his family. For seven years he was employed in the Ponemah companys store here. Later he was a clerk in the Boston Store, and then for the Porteous & Mitchell company. working in each place sev- eral years At one time MT. Dion Hv- ed in Marlboro, Mass, and for the past twelve years had resided in Arc tic Center, where he successfully con ducted a grocery store.
 From his residence in TaftvilIe and Norwich. Mir. Dion was well known here, and his character and personal ity was such that he made many friends. who held him in high esteem and will regret deeply to learn of his death. Mir. Dion is survived by one daughter and these brothers, PhiIiaa Dion of Taftvillc. Hormisdas and An thony Dion of Willims nt!c. and Hya- cinthe Dion of Borrowsv&Ie R. l.
 Among the others who attended the funeral from this vicinity were. Mr and Mrs. John Quinn of Versailles. brother-in law and sister-in- Jaw re- spectively, their sons. Virtine and James Quinn, who are attending Ned fcal college in Baltimore; Miss Della Langelier of Occum. Henry Belisle of Manchester, N H., Octave Ricard of Hashua, N. H., A. Langelier of Spen- cer, Miss, Mir and Mrs. Joseph La linghast of Arctic Center. formerly ot Taftvills.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Miss Bessie Prentice of Willimantic passed Christmas with her mother on Prospect street
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS.
Funeral of Jacob Dion, Formerly of Norwich, at Arctic Center-Pone- nah Councils New Staff of Officers Village Varieties

At it's last meeting Ponemah coun- ciI, No. 34. Knights of Columbus, elect ed these officers for the ensuing year: Grand knight, Daniel McSheffery; dep uty grand knihgt, John D. Donovan {; recording secretary, Bryan Hanlon; financial secretary, Jeremiah J. Dono- van; treasurer, NJ. NJ. Curran; warden. Hormisdas Gladue; chancellor. Bryan Hanlon; chaplain, Rev. J. A. Stpleton; :; inside guard, Louis Paradis; outside guard, Thomas Lambert; trustees, Daniel McSheffery, Bryan Hanlon, Louis Paquette. At the next meeting the installation will take place. with District Deputy NJ. J. Sullivan the installing officer At the same time the reports for the past year will be presented
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
DIED.

CHAMPLIN-In Wiliimanttc, Dec; 2o 1911 James J. Ehamplin, aged ay years, member Go. C, 2sth Regt, Conn Vols
 sILvA--In New London. Dec A, 1911 Dora Silva. 1911. infant of SteDhen A. and Flora Loomfs Gardner. BURRows-In Groton. Dec. 24, 1911, Julia A. Burrows. In her 18th year. PECKHAM-In Waterford. Dee. g. 1911. William l.. Pecleham, in his 93d year.
 COREY-In Norwich. Dee. 24. 1911. Emanuel R. Corey aged AS years. Funeral from his late residence, 9 Boswell avenue. Wednesday after- noon Dec 27. at 2 o'clock Burial in the family lot at MapIewood eeme- tery.
 Hartford and Bridgeport papers please copy
 DION-In Arctic Center, K. l., Dec. 2l, 1911, Jacob Dion, formerly of Nor wich aged 53 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
ROUND TABLE MEETING.
Entertainnent by Miss Jennie L. Cong
 notwithstanding Papers.

The regular meeting of the Round Ta,hIe was held on Tuesday evening with Miss Jennie L. Congdon of 5s Otis street. hostess, the programme proving most entertaining and instruc- tive, although the attendance was af- tected somewhat by the absence from the city of number during the holi- day ason.
 Connecticut in the Revolution was the srbfect for the evening, different points in relation thereto being well brought out by the papers, which were as follows: Governer Fitch and the Stamp Act, Mrs 8. Howard Mead; Tryon's Raids, Miss Nellie G. Me- Cloud; The Groton Massacre, Mfrs. Frank A. Roath
 Refreshments were served by the hostess
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
SILVER WEDDING OF
 MIR. AND MRS. H. G. GRAY.
Observed by Family Dinner at Home
 of Their Daughter.

MT and Mrs. Hadley c. Gray, who were married in this city Dec. 25, 1886, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a dinner on Christ mas eve at the home of their daughter Mrs Warren W. Church. No. Brown street. Relatives and friends were present for the pleasant evening and there were numerous beautiful gifts in silver for MT. and Mrs. Gray.
 Mir Gray has been proprietor Of meat market on the West Side for a good many years, and is a well known and esteemed resident of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
FIFTH COMPANY WON.
Gave the Printers Trimming at In-
 door BasebaII-Second in Shooting

Record.
 The regular weekly drill of the Fifth company, c. A. C. at the armory on Tuesday evening called out large at tendance there being guard mount in addition to the regular drill The com pany, 1t is understood, was second in the seasons rifle contest 1t being stat ed that their lgure of merit was 126. They will turn the shield over to the Third company, however, as they had 14I- Since the bronze shield wass giv- en- there has been a steady increase in the figure. In that time it has rais- ed from 445 to 131. By the new meth cd of figuring as adopted this year the figure of merit is somewhat increased for all
 After the drill there was an interest in indoor baseball anne between the company team and the printers the company team having their opponents up a tree throughout the game, and won by a score of 20 to }.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
SHETuCkET LODGE
 ELECTS ITS OFFICERS.
Frank s. Smith Chosen Noble Grand
 for Next Six Months.

Shetucket lodge, No. 27, l. O.. 0. F.. elected it's officers for the next six months at it's meeting on Tuesday evening in odd Fellows hall choosing Frank s. Smith, who has been vice grand, to be noble grand for the com ing term. He succeeds George E. Up- ton. who has acceptably filled the noble grand's chair for two terms of six months.
 The full list elected Tuesday night was as follows: Noble grand, Frank S Smith: vice grand, Henry Bridger; re- cordfng secretary Louis Mabrey; financial secretary, A. s. Spalding; u easurer, E. E. Miner; trustee, Edward F. Kinney.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
SHOT A FOX.
w. H. Lathrop Gets His Third for This
 Season.

A handsome 12 1-2 pound red male fox brought down Tuesday afternoon in Franklin after a six-hour chase, places William H. Lathrop of this city in the vanguard of local hunters. This fcx, shot in front of his dogs Sport and Trim. makes Mir. LathrOp's third brush of the season, the last being an especially handsome specimen. It has been splendid weather for fox hunting and there have been many out. but few have been fortunate enough to bag one of the slippery animals, and some people have considered thennS elN eS lucky to get within sight of one.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
NOTICE

I repair, remodel, re-edge and clean Furs at a reasonable price.
 All work guaranteed. Drop a. poatai and l will call for work.
 5RUckNER, The Furrier, Telephone 252-2. Franklin St.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
NORWICH SAVINGS SOCIETY
 INSTALLED THE FIRST.
Common Drinking Cup Abolished and Paper Cups Are Provided Automat- icalIy.

Through the Lee 6 Osgood com pany, the Norwich Savings society has secured an automatic machine for the providing of paper drinking cups for it's patrons. By the new law the com mon drinking cup must go. and it has gone at that institution Henceforth every person taking drink at the bottle fountain in the bank will have his own cup. It is the first to be in sailed in the city
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Jahn H. Sullivan, who is attending the American school for the deaf at Hartford, is spending the Christmas vacation with his parents Mir. and Mrs. Timothy J. Sullivan of AIer- chants avenue Miss Sadie Jackson, who is at the same school, is at the home of her mother on North A street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
Loving Cup for Trustee Pinney.

The officers of the Norwich State hospital remembered one of their as sociates, Edwin c. Pinney of the board of trustees. with the gift of a large silver loving cup on his golden wedding anniversary which was ob
 served on Monday at Stafford Hollow. A number of friends from this city attended the anniversary celebration.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
CARD OF THANKS.

We hereby wish to exWess our heartfelt apprecia tion and thanks for the many kindnesses manifested by friends and neighbors at the time Of the sudden loss of our beloved wife and mother Their sympathy and deeds Of consolation will ever be gratefully re- membered by
 JOHN KERN AND SONS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
CARD OF THANKS.

Charles S Briggs and family desire to express their gratitude to all neigh Tors and friends who extended theil sympathy and aid during their rccenl bereavement.
 CHARLES S. BRIGGS AND FAMILY.
 Lebanon, Dec. 2G. 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
MT. and Mrs. Norman Entertained.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Norman enter tained q Christmas party at their home, on Laurel Hill, Monday. A tur- key dinner was served and there was Christmas tree laden with presents which were distributed to the guests. Those present were AIr. and Mrs. Irv- ing J. Avery of Hartford, Mir. and Mrs Killings T. Avery and family of Led ward. Mir. and Mrs. John 0. Peckham and family of Preston, Billings T. Av- cry, Jr., of Storrs college, and sIr and Mrs. Edward A. Breed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27
GREEMEVILLE NEWS.

Six hours after high ws ter it Is l tide. which Is followed by flood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. R K. Lewis of Preston City. Mrs. S. F. Smith of Norwich Town, Mrs. H. NJ Binks of Norwich, Ii. DeBi1 of Melrose, Mass, MT. and Mrs. H. s. Bill of Kansas City, Mrs. w. A. Richmond and Miss Mildred Cass.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

reunion of the Paradis family at their homo, ten children and twenty one grandchildren being present The sons and daughter will hold their an nuaI custom on New ears day of hav- ing a family breakfast at the home of their Darents
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Miss Ffdelis Farrell of South Man chester, who has been visiting he mother, Mrs Kate Farrell of OccUn has returned home.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Mir. and Mrs Harry Wallen of Put nam were holiday guests of Mir. and Mrs. s. H.. Kenyon, who are now en- tertaining their nephew, Henry Dubois of MechanicsviIle
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Miss Rose Dion and Masters De- and Lin Dion of Merchants avenue lief Tuesday to visit relatives in Provi dence and New Bedford
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Mir. and Mrs Peter Benoit Of At tleboro, Mass, have been the guests of local friends this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Mrs. Mary Mccarthy of Merchants avnue has had as her guest this week her son. Jeremiah Mccarthy, who is employed in the lumber business neaI Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Miss Rose Dion, daughter of Mir and Mrs. PhIias Dion. who is studying in Montreal. and their sons, Dec and Lin Dion, who are attending Assumption college, Worcester. Mass, have re- turned for their Christmas recess
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

MT. and Mrs. John D. Riggs enter tafned at family dinner at their home CT Prospect street on Christmas day. Guests from Riverpoint. R. l.. were among those present.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-27

Mir. and Mrs. William Sandersor of Northbridge, Mass, were visitini former friends here for over Christ mas.