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The Detroit times., 1911-05-06
NEW YORK COTTON.
NEW YORK. PRODUCE

NEW YORK. May 5-Fiour;. Quiet
and firm. Pork: Dull; mess. sl7T5Q
Is Lard. Steady; middle west spot.
ss05Qsl5. Sugar: Raw. steady; CEN
trifugal. SO test. $3.50; muscovado. SO
test. $3.50: refined. steady: cut loaf
$3.50. crushed, $3.50; powdered. IS
granulated. $3.50 Coffee: Rio No. Z
on spot, ll7s @12c. Tallow Quiet:
city. l5-l6c; country. So q6hc Hay:
Easy; prime, sl.3O9l36; No s. 35c9
sl.os; clover. s0cqs1.l0. Dressed poul-
try: Quiet; turkeys, ls@ 23c: chickens.
14Q1sac; fowls. s9l5Ic; ducks 100
Ice. Live poultry; Quiet: geese. Ice:
ducks. lac; fowls. 14al4hc; turkeys.
13c. ROSTERS. SAC Cheese: Steady:
state milk. common TO specials. 100
&C; skins, common to specials. 3Gl0c:
full skins, 292hc Butter: Firm; re-
ceipts, 2,943; creamery extra, 81
state dairy tubs. 154211ic; imitation
recamery frsts. 17Q17hc. Eggs:
Firm; receipts. 32,9l6; nearby white
fancy. 1sq21c; nearby mixed fancy,
171s a isc: fresh hrsts. 1874 n zoe.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-06
BUSINESS NOTES.

The directors Of the Mexican
Crude Rubber Co., have declared a
dividend OF per cent. payable May
Is, to stockholders of record, May TO-
Elmer VOORHEES,, master in chancery
In the D., T. & I. foreclosure matter.
says he will not announce the date
OF sale till after the five days have
expired I'm which the indebtedness
may be paid. There is little chance,
however, that the reorganization COM
mittee will be able TO raise the funds
necessary to put the road on its feet
again.
A meeting OF the stockholders Of
the Detroit Trust Co. will be called
shortly, TO take action on the recon.
crease the capital stock OF the com
pany from 100000 To s1,00O,000,
transferring 100000 from undivided
profits TO surplus and permitting the
stockholders to subscribe to the new
stock at par in proportion to their
present holding.
Lawson Purdy, president of the de-
partment of taxes and assessments
of New York city, has accepted an
invitation OF the Detroit Board OF
Commerce, TO address MONDAY
luncheon, June %. Mr.. Purdy is rec
ognized az an authority on municipal
taxation and assessment.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-06
TOLEDO GRAIN AND PRoDI CE.

TOLEDO. May b,--Wheat Cash Ahu
MAY, sac. July. ss7sc, sept, -
Corn Cash and May. 56Sc; July
l54Ac: sept. soc Oats Cash and May,
s5Lc: July, 35Lc. Sept. sac Rye Not
quoted Cloverseed. Cash. 81 %, Oct
and Dec. S7S7ls March. $3.50 Alslke
Prime SO. Aug S. Timothyseed: Not
quoted. Butter eggs and hay unchans
The Detroit times., 1911-05-06
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

CHICAGO. May SHUTTER: Extras,
Gle. firsts. Use; dairy extras. 1sc: arsts.
16c Eggs: Prime hrsts, Ice: nrsts
15hc Cheese Skins. 4lI&ci
young Americas. 12h a13c. Live poul-
try. Fowls, l4ql4hc; ducks, 16Q17c;
geese. 10n11c.
The Detroit times., 1911-05-06
Markets and Finance

OF wheat OF corn ana 81 oats.
Withdrawals were 500 bbls OF nour
and 1858 bu OF corn stocks are 2Ot.-
sos bu OF wheat. 1894 ou Of corn.
I41S2 bu OF oats aud 5,O09 "a OF rye.
Liverpool wheat closed - a. 3 ~ AMI
corn n Il higher.
Wheat stocks at MINI rapolls de-
creased 5OO.0OO bu for the week.
South Dakota has dust storms.
Exports OF wheat and flour for the
day, $4,000 bu; for the week, l.3li.o0o
bu.
Primary receipts OF wheat F'iday,
s3I 900 bu, year ago, $4,000 hu.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10

the hfst cotton mill in America. She moved to Worcester in lS47 and lived Tn the city np 10 ten years ago. when she went to live with her only dangh. ter Mrs. Robert B. Edwards. in Brad. lord, NJ. She did great deal os work Tor the Worcester poor in the last len years she lived in the city.
 The W. (. T. U. of Thompson held a deeply interesting meeting with Mrs John Ransom at her home on Porter Plains last Thursday afternoon. There was large number present and much interest was shown. Mrs. Mary Wood- ward was present but not feeling well. Mrs. Minnie Bixby, assistant secreta- ry, relieved her of her duties for Il @ meeting. Report of the previous meet Ing was read and other business dis posed of. Mrs. E. F. Thompson, treas urer of the union, read report of the state convention held in Meriden the week before which she attended as del- egate. It was very comprehensive and interesting report and eneourag- ing in all its details. Mrs. Van Natter, Mrs. Fred Mills and Miss Edvthe Woodward gave readings. A floral of fering was sent for the funeral of Allen Babhltt, whose wife is a member of the order. Mrs. Ransom served a delici- ous repast and all thoroughly enjoyed the social hour following.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10
yICINITYs
NORTH WOODSTOCK

rbe social and supper given in the
 4 last Friday evening called out a
 Al attendance who were rewarded
 going by a good supper and pleas
 ynngram. Over SS was cleared. |Vi. Helen l.. Brown, daughter of .snh Brown and wife, was married 1 tbp Baptist parsonage a week ago
 |sdnpsdsy to George w. Hazard of Idley. They were attended by A. S.
 Eymond and wife. IIohn Wilcox and wife of Maine are Ljting the formers relatives in town. |us. Emily Vinton is the guest of Ir mother, Mrs. Emily Barrett. Mrs. EiIIism Brown of Grafton was also a
 bent guest.
 |. H. Healey and wife expect to Srt for Columbus, Ohio, on Friday to
 lend the National grange meeting. |MIg Mildred Brown entertained E,s Mabel Cochrane for the weekend INn. L. J. Leavitt has been quite bk the past week. Henry Brown is visiting his sister, |n. Ozias MilIigan. k.N. Brett and wife spent Sunday bA the latter's parents kAnasa Morse won several prizes on ksatries at the Ashland Beagle Field tLs held last week. |Ms.tC. Allison Potter has gone to bussOn to spend . week with Mrs. kiael Brown.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10
WOODSTOCK

The missionary meeting at Miss Chandler's last week Wednesday was well attended, about twenty-five la- dies being present. At the close of the meeting Miss Susan Gordon gave 8 most interesting account. of her trip abroad last year.
 The harvest supper in the chapel Friday evening was success in every way. Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Riddick and Mrs. Clark were the hostesses. MT. HinEichs and his daughter, Miss Inza, entertained the company most delight fully in the chapel with readings from Shakespeare and solo singing.
 Mrs. Clarence Taber with her daugh- ter have gone to spend the winter with her parents.
 The Sunday evening service in the chapel was conducted by Rev. G., F. Waters in a very interesting and help fui manner.
 Clarence H. Child attended the meeting of Connecticut Probate assem- bly in Hartford Wednesday.
 William Child and wife welcomed a daughter into their home Tuesday.
 Alexander Hubbard has taken up a government claim in Canada Miss Jessie Hubbard was in town last week.
 C. w. Bowen and wife and the Hin richs family have left town for the winter.
 Mrs. Sampson is entertaining her cousin, Mrs. Campbell, from Sonth Norwalk. On Sunday they attended church in Ekonk, making the trip by automobile.
 Mrs Rollins entertained her father last week.
 Rilla Child spent Sunday with her cousins in Putnam.
 A. MeC. Mathewson and wife were in town over sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10
ASHFORD
Autumn holding his own.
 Much hunting but little game.

Autumn holding his own
 Much hunting but little game.
 Deer are very thick all over the state.
 Rev. J. H. Newland, district super intendent for Norwich district NJ. k. church, conducted at the local M. K. church Saturday evening the third quarterly conference and on Sunday morning preached A very strong ser mon on i. e subject, "What is life for?' using for his text Matt. 3;4s: r' e therefore shall be perfect as your hea- venly Father is perfect. rom heIe Mir. Newland went 10 East Nooust9ck for an afternoon service and to W est Thompson in the evening. lie admin istered the sacrament Of the Lofdk Supper while here.
 Miss Eva Weeks of Mendon, Mass, is a visitor for few days al the nome of her grandparents, Franeis W Neehs and wife.
 J.B. Ethredge has erected 8 black smith shop on parcel oi ground on The road to PhoeniXville just oeio" the Methodist church. MT. Elhredge nnrehased the site for his shop from A. NJ Rowen and will be prepared In a faw days To do all kinds Of black smithis work, carriage and wagon huilding. repair work, and Will make snecialty of automobile repairing lie is well qualified for his work having had long experience and his success is certain.
 The Ladies Aid society of the NJ; k. obnrch gave a harvest supper last IT. dar evening in the vestFy or the church. The supper was an eAceiie'i' one and the program goou one a large number patronized the ahali anu inc uroceeds were very satisIactoiy Among those who took part in tne pio- gram was Miss Iris Soper of Ihohp' son who sang selection ana "ho nIaved very entertainingly upon the p,asn and the violin. She sang soio ;n inc sunday morning service ana III inc evening played the violin accom- naniment .n 10 a solo by Mrs. Neliie Williams.
 Tuesday evening the young ladies oi .ha viIlage gave a "measurlng parry s ,ba ..castlen for the benefit ol the library and the men's club ol Easli9,u, a.;,a The guests were greeted upon ens sa ns' ,ha n large hall by C. D. Tatem who @ ol, fe;ated At the measuring ooafu' cents for each foot and one ceht ios each inch and fraction ot all lnen 1' hsight was the sum eaen guest Paiu, Ma1y minimizing ones were sorry a' first for the tall folks until Ihey us us, an,ared that a man six feet anu one inch tall only had 10 pay 10 een.. , mhiIe man five feet, ten had 70 pay so cents. A table containing hone, i,s made candy, popcorn and coln,oaI,s ln aifsscted of m any and the eharmins 'A
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10
WEST WOODSTOCK

|A soeiable and harvest supper will
 heh in the vestry of the Baptist |nnh Fdday evening, Nov. 10. All kinyited. William Alderman and wife from |oreester.spent a few days with Mrs l |. Corbin. |Llther Place is detained from his kk by illness. Miss Stone, an aged aunt of Mrs. K. Chamberlin, was buried from the lne of her niece Tuesday, Nov. T.
 Fl. NJ. Bradford received birthday Eelings from many of his friends Esday, Nor. 7th.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10

uies ~ifo presided realized good profit rom these sales. Hot eoftee and choc. oiate- and cake were Ss rved at tables in tie iaFge dining hall 10 all who desir. gu Ia the parloF pictures Of many Weti-anoMn EasttOrd men and women taAen when these people were young, adorned the walls for the occasion
 EAeh oi these pictures was numbered ana the guests entered into a guessing contest upon payment of five cents eaea tor the privilege. The prizes of lefed were 6rooch-pin for the lady ana tie pin for the gentleman who should guess the identity of the great est est mum Der Of pictures. Mrs. Wm. S. aIFen won the ladies prize and Dr. Ii. H. Converse the gentleman's. Sey- eFal very fine selections on phono- graph were enjoyed by all and insira- mental and vocal selections were rem deEed by some of the guests. The ge- maj hostess of the Castle, Miss Trow- bridge, had thrown open her charming nome for the affair and the guests rev. elied ln the privilege of examining the great number of rare antiques which form considerable part of the furni- ture of the home. Everyone enjoyed every moment of the evening, even to !" PlS'e. the beautiful Angora cat. It Is reported that good sum was realiz- cd to be devoted to the town library and to the mems club of Easlford.
 The burial service of Mrs. Caroline N. titts of South Manchester, some time of Eastford, was conducted in Grove cemetery on Wednesday after noon by the Rev. A. H. Withee of the Methodist church. Mrs. Fitts was born in Eastford, the daughter of Cap tain Jonathan and Mary Skinner. eighty.one years ago. She maintained residence here throughout her life. She WAS identified with the Methodist church here for many years, for more than forty ot which she was the organ lst. tier father, Jonathan skinner, was former very prominent man in kas~t 1rdi being the builder of the hotel. hetlt's mill, and d number of other buildings which still stand. He was the son of Huldah Mumford who often entertained lin her home the sainted jesse Lee and Bishop Asbury. Capt. Skinner was always identified with the NJ. k. church and in lS47 gave much to the local church toward the purchase ot the pipe organ which Is still in use and had his daughter, Mrs. fitts, educated to play it, which she did for many years. Mrs. Fitts spent the summers, until two years ago, here. Last February she had an at tack of pneumonia and since then has been constantly declining. She is sur Vived by son, John Pitts of Webster, and Mrs. Thomas King of South Man chester, at whose home she died. MT. Fltls and Mr, King and son iaccompa- nied the remains to Eastford. The fu- neral service was conducted in South Manchester Wednesday morning by u C Rev. S. s. Ellis of the NJ. E. church of that place. Many of the friends of the deceased were at the grave.
 Charles Delaney and family have re- moved to the Chandler farm iH West Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10
Deaths

In Danielson, Nov. 8, Waity Ann Slater, aged B years.
 In Dayville, Nov. 5, Joseph Camp bell, aged 73 years.
 In Attawaugan, Nov. 5, John k. Watson.
 In Fitchburg, Oct. 3l, Mrs. James Shaw, aged S3 years.
 In Dayville, Nov. s, John Turner, aged S5 years.
 In New Canaan, Nov 4, Cornelius 0'Leary, aged S3 years. Burial in Put nam.
 In Putnam Nov. 4, Lucy Stone, ,aged S2 years. Burial in Union.
 In Putnam, Nov. ,, Henry A. Tat toon, aged IA years.
 In Pomfret, Nov. 5, Martha Walker, aged 43 years, wife of Edward A. Swain, and daughter of the late Robe $. and Martha Howell BuJough. Bur iaiiin Providence.
 In Manchester, Nov. 6, Caroline Fits. Burial in Eastford.
 In Thompson, Nov. 6,Mary H. Dike, agedt6S years.
 In Putnam, Nov. ', Abaer Plum mer, aged S4 years. Burial in Mystic. In Thompson, Nov. 6, Bertha May BroEghton, aged 10 years.
 In Norwich, Nov. 5, Mary Robi- taille, aged 53 years.
 In Putnam, Nov. 3, Russell F0tsyth, aged 6s wears. Burial in Pomfret.
 In Putnam, Nov. s, Joseph P. Cegan, aged 6T years. Burial in Danielsen. In Bradford, Vt., Nov. 8, Mrs. Lydia Smith, aged 97 years. Born in Thomp- son. Burial in Worcester.
 In Worcester, Nov. ?, Euphenie All lard, widow of Rev. Charles Chiniquy. aged v years.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10
THOM PsON

sletsr Thompson and Miss Mary
 ales were in Worcester last We'd kday.
 .aafies Knight, Mildred Knight, Fihe Ryan and Thomas Ryan took
 auto tide to Worcester last Friday. MISS Louie Ormsbee of Webster was
 guest ot Miss Nellie Ryan last Sun MS; Emma Bixby and children sul sunday with E. E. RhGdes and Last Monday evening there was a tAihg at the home of Andrew Ken Fuy and wife. All enjoyed pleasant Nes' J. \ Garst preached very in- Eesung sermon last Sunday morning
 ext being from Colossians ], IS,
 aal Tn all things he might have the |eeminence.u u
 |Nalter Bates has returned to his ut Tn Hoboken, New Jersey. me Quinnatisset grange No. 65 con- ,sa the first and second degrees on
 ai class last Tuesday evening. |alsh M Babbitt died at his home Nov. L ai'er a long, painful illness. On
 n ith his funeral was held in uier $ hall, as it was MT. Bao-
 s . wish. Rev. J. N. Garst and m j. K. Moore officiated. Miss axi of Grosvenordale sang "N here
 san never setsn and "Home, sweet ES e ., One of his favorite poems was n. 'c'ossing the bar.n The Grand d I took charge of the remains at , vest Thompson cemetery.
 .r er ;. Rhodes has returned from me young men on a hunting trip ,s. S.s oi the farms in Thompson We'd ny, my, failing to find birds to shoot at
 'a themselves by shooting holes ooat. The amusement ended ls . q. ne owner of the craft appeared, |. 'ne hunters paid for the damage sh, Z Mary Dike died on Monday 'as as ,a rom hardening of the arteries, Iss snich she had been a sufferer for idaw funeral of Mrs. Lydia smith, R,.el el William 1. Smith, who died , Tierd, Vt., was held in Worces- rn,,A She was the last of TX! ol II children. She was born sed 0'n pson July Is, 1914, and is sup prs.s% oe the last of the people wno
 TOT samuel Slater, who buiit
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10
WEST COLCHESTER.

Miss Daisy Greene is very sick with |phlheria, Dr. iRussell attending.
 Ihe Clarkville school has closed on eOnnt of diphtheria.
 Mss Susie Place. and Howard Place, lldlen of Lewis Place, are sick with Rnlheria. Dr. Berry of Putnam is (ending them.
 AE, Henry Munyan has been in ill alth the past week, but is reported to
 more comfortable. |fR1 Ashton and wife entertained knds from Moosup ,9n Sunday, mak- E lheir trip by auto.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10
Marriages

In Natiek, Mass, Nov. 6, EaIl c. Morse of Putnam, and Miss Mary Pet tee of Natick.
 In Danieisen, Nov. 4, Roy F. Der gengren of Lynn and Miss Gladys L.. Burroughs.
 In Putnam, Nov. 3, by Justice of the Peace NJ. H. Geissler, Arthur Cartier of Putnam, and Clara k. A. Murphy of Pomfret.
 In Cambridge, Oct. 30, by Rev. Mir. Park, James w. Whelpley and Olah Harriet WiLhey of East Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-10
Births

In South Woodstock, Nov. ?, son to MT. and Mrs. Harvey Tourtellotte of Webster.
 In Putnam, Nov. 6, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Ovilla Verdnais.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-27
GOOD ORDERS FOR
 STEEL COMPANIES Foreign Contracts Give Ad-
 ditiOnal Satisfaction PIG IRON WAS FLAT
Only in the Central West Was There Much Activity, While South ern Market Improved in
 Foundry Sales

New York, February 26.-The export de- partments of the steel companies last week secured additional satisfactory con- tracts for rails, billets and sheet bars as we'll as for lighter materials. The orders included 45,000 tons of rails for Uruguay and 15,000 tons for the Argentine; 2o,ooO tons of billets and 10000 tons of sheet bars for Canada. It is due mainly to this foreign business that the steel corpora tion has been able to increase active fur mace capacity from 46 per cent to 62 per cent in six weeks and will be able to show an increase of about 10000 tons in un- filled orders in February, although monthly shipments probably increased 2o per cent. Independent companies also took larger export orders in the last 10 days.
 Domestic railroads placed orders for 45,OOO tons of rails, including 400o0 tons for the Chicago and Northwestern, but, outside of the Hartman lines and St. Paul. only small orders are now pending. February rail contracts, including export orders, aggresating S71,00O tons, but other equipment business last week was small orly 16 locomotives and 200 cars.
 Domestic orders in heavy lines con- tinued light, especially in Chicago terri tory. The meeting of the structural in- terests here accomplished nothing. Mills and fabricators alike are hungry for busi- ness with competition keen and prices lower. Total orders were only 13,00O tons.
 Business in pig iron in the eastern territory was fiat, buyers not following the advance and total sales were scarcely 1000 tons. Virginia Pipe Works bought 10000 tons foundry and forge iron.
 In the central west there was more ac- tivity, sales reported aggregating nearly 100000 tons, including 6S,oo0 tons of basic booked before the advance. Larger sales of foundry. mainly southern, were made for delivery at St. Lcuis, Chicago, Detroit and in the Ohio valley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-27
CALEDONIAN CLUB
 HAS FINE BANQUET
Vivian Scottish Society Makes Pres- entatiOn of Pretty Gift to
 James Thompson

The Caledonian club of Vivian held a special meeting last evening, which was well attended. After routine busi- ness had been transacted a social ses- sion was held and a fine musical pro- gramme was Rendered.
 A special feature was the presenta- tion of a set of cuff buttons and a scarf pin to James Thompson, one of the charter members of the club, in appreciation of his services on behalf of the club. Captain A. F. Rammage made the presentation speech. His remarks were singularly appropriate and fitting to the occasion. He ex- pressed the appreciation of the club of the services rendered by MT. Thomp- son and said 1t was the hope of all the members that the cordial relations ip between the society and MT. Thompson would continue to be as strong. MT. Thompson was completely taken by surprise and accepted the gift with a happy speech in which he pledged his best endeavors in the welfare of the club and it's members.
 An elegant banquent followed, the programme being interspersed with speeches and songs appropriate to the occasion. The evening was much en- joyed by the large attendance on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-27
GANG OF SNEAK
 THIEVES BROKEN UP
Thought to Be Responsible for Great Many Thefts Committed
 Here Recently

In the arrest of Oscar Billings, Youns Foster, Fred Levi and Tom Walsh by Detectives Justin Zeigler, Burge, Cole, Jones and Gates. the detectives believe that they have four members of an or ganized gang of negro sneak thieves that have been very active for the past month in all sections of Birmingham.
 The arrests were made yesterday after noon after a hard chase by the detec- tives. and 1t is thought that their capture is very important. At least six cases of burglary and grand larceny have been es- tablished against each of the negroes, and it is probable that more will be unearthed upon further investigation.
 The detectives have been at work on the case for months, and it was only last week that evidence sufficient to justify the arrest of the. .entire bunch was ob- tained.
 The negroes are regularly organized and have systematic plan for getting rid of their plumber. The detectives refused to give out this, but it is expected that arrests will be made upon charges of re- ceiving and concealing stolen property.
 The negroes have stolen everything from automobile tires to fine jewelry. One, stole tools. was an expert at breaking in houses, another specialized on automobile tires, and the proceeds were divided equally.
 More arrests are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-27
SPRING TERM ON
 IN BIBB COUNTY

Centreville. Ala, February 26-(Spe- ciaD.-The first week of the spring term of the circuit court for Bibb ended late yesterday afternoon when Judge B. M. Miller discharged the juries for the week. The week was in deed a busy one and many cases were called and tried. At noon yesterday the grand jury made a partial report. turning into court forty additional in dictments. making in all for the term. seventy indictments.
 The grand jury will resume work tomorrow morning. Four indictments for murder. one for robbery, were re- ported A large number of indictments for violations of the prohibition law
 were reported and one defendant was indicted for manufacturing spirituous liquors. The criminal docket will be taken up tomorrow morning. The doc ket is rather heavy and it will prob ably take several days to clear it. The case of the State vs. Jokr Clark, charg- ed with murder. is set for trial on Wednesday next. t The recent cold spell killed the fruit and young vegetables in this commun- ity. sw Special services will be held at the Presbyterian church here tonight and an elaborate musical programme will be rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-27
MAY CONSIDER AN
 EPILEPTIC COLONY
Jefferson County Medical Society Is to Hold Meeting
 Tonight

The Jefferson County Medical society will hold a meeting tonight at the City hall. As arranged on the programme a number of important subjects will come up for discussion.
 It is likely that the establishment of an epileptic colony near Birmingham will be put before the consideration of the members by some one of the local doctors who is interested in the matter. It is thought that the proposition of enarging the Hillman hospital may also be re- ferred to the meeting.
 Neither of these matters, however come within the scope of the association &C., tivties. The epileptic colony is to be an institution established by the state, and the Hillman hospital is already on the support of the county, being an infrmary for the poor.