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Morris tribune., 1911-11-24
cHoKIo

Thos. Gleeson, of Beardsley. was
a business caller in town Tuesday.
Mrs. G. Crossette was caller ir
Morris Tuesday.
Mrs. S. Burt entertained the EN-.
broidery club Saturday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. INC,
Allen on Thursday a daughter.
Mrs. R. A. johnson went down tc
the cities Monday to spend a week
with relatives.
Miss Vera McAllen. who has beer
training for nurse at Fargo, came
home Friday for a short visit.
G. Grove transacted business in the
county seat Saturday.
Miss Grace Billings spent Sunday
with friends in Morris.
''The Brownie Girl" the seconc
number of the Wright Entertainment
Course was given in the hall Tuesday
evening. A large crowd was present
and all the numbers of the program
were thorouly enjoyed by everyone
present.
Dr.. Caine. of Morris. was CUES
of DR.. Crossette Monday.
Morris tribune., 1911-11-24
SWAN LAKE.
A. Larson

Miss Grace Hall visi ted her friend
Miss Louise Mohn at Mr.. Carlson s
last Sunday afternoon.
Clifford Helgeson returned last
Sunday from Angie, N. D., where he
has spent the greater part of the sum.
mer.
Miss Celia Helbreg has assisted al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Pear.
son last week on account of Mrs.
Pearson's being i'll.
P. G. Larson's young people anC
Gothard Bergquist spent last Sunday
at the Carlson and Jesness home. Miss
Mohn and Mr.. Bergqujst delightfuly
entertained the guests with excellent
music.
Miss Hilda Carlson, who is a student
at the Morris Agricultural school,
spent Sunday at home.
The teacher and pupils of Dist. No.
10 are greatly pleased over their new
slate blackboards and handsome new
book case for their library.
Mr.. Beckstrom was in lCryus last
Saturday and brought home the new
book case and blackboards for the
school.
Mr.. M. Anderson was in Kensing'
ton on business last Monday.
Mr.. P. G. Larson brought load OF
turkeys to Morris last Saturday.
Mr.. Amos Stark went to Morris last
Wednesday on business.
Morris tribune., 1911-11-24
Citation for Hearing on Final
Account and for Distribution.
Estate of Anne Cousins

State of Minnesota, County of Stevens
in prob ate court.
In the matter of the estate of Anne
Cousins, DecedeDt.
The State of Minnesota to Harry Cous-
ms, Mealon Cousins, Lydia Campbell
and Dea Cousins and all persons inter
ssted in the final account and distribu-
tion of the estate of said decedent:
The representative of the above
named decedent,, having filed in this
court his final account of the
administration of the estate of said deced-
ent, together with his petition praying
for the adjustment and allowance of said
final acc ount and for distribution of the
residue of said estate to the persons there
unto entitled; therefore, you, and each
of you, are hereby cited and required to
show cause, if any you have, before this
court, at the probate court rooms in the
court house, in the city of Morris, in the
county of Stevens, state of minnesota, on
the 18th day of December, 19l1 at
O'Clock p. NJ, why said petition should
not be granted.
Witness the Judge of said court and the
seal of said court, this 23rd day of Novem-
ber, 1911 sts
Court SeaD "A. L. STENGER.
Probate Judge.
James B. Orinond,
Attorney for Petitioner
Morris tribune., 1911-11-24
SCHOOL OF
AGRICULTURE

Two Literary societies for boys
were organized last Friday night.
The "Agricolas" elected the follow
ing officers:
President-George Leuty.
Vice President-Chas. Eystad.
Sec. Treas. WIN Jongeward.
Sergeant-atArms-Melvin Hanse.
Critic-Mr. Snortum.
The "Vincents" elected as follows
President-Hubert Jongeward.
Vice -President-Geo. McIver.
Sec. Treas. Harry Johnson.
Sergeant-at-Arms- Ernest Nordeen.
Critic-Mr. Miller.
The athletic association has adopted
constitution and is now in good work.
ing order. The Boys Basket Ball
team is practicing every day.
The Boys Glee Club practices reg,
ularly with Miss Mott as instructor.
Sunday evening service was held in
the parlor this week. Mr.. Fuller
spoke on Opportunity"
Fifteen or twenty students spent
Sunday at home this week.
! Emma Thompson spent Sunday with
her sister.
Alice Estenson, a former pupil,
has been visiting friends at the school
for several days.
Mr.. ingalls, attended the stock and
grain show at St. Paul, Nov. Is, 16,
II.
Most of the students expect to
spend Thanksgiving at the school.
Each student has been urged to invite
several friends to spend the day with
him. All. are expecting the best
possible sort of Thanksgiving Day.
Morris tribune., 1911-11-24
Resolution.
By Alderman Gutter

Alderman Gutter introduced and
moved the passage and adoption of the
following resolution, which was duly
seconded by Alderman Watzke:
Be it resolved by the City Council
of the City of Morris that the City
Clerk be and he hereby is authorized
to issue warrants on the City Trea-
sury to pay the following sums:
Morris tribune., 1911-11-24

It is Thanksgiving Sunday. A
program will be given in the morning
and there will be an offering for mis-
sions in Minnesota. In the evening
Superintendent Higbie will speak on
the subject "The Mental and Spiritual
Development of st. Paul." Mr..
Watzke will play. and Miss Eckes will
lead chorus.
PROGRAM GIVEN AT 10 80 A. M.
Opening Service. Responsive Read
ing and Prayer.
Song by the Congregation.
Reading by Miss Nickerson. "Aunt
Polly's Endeavor.
Violin Solo by Mr.. Watzke.
Reading by Mr.. W. Free.
Song by the children.
Reading by Mrs. Higbie.
Solo by Miss Eckes.
Recitations by Willie and Dorothy
Larson.
Instrumental Duet. by Miss Halbert
and Miss Sobey.
Talk on Home Missions, by Mr.C. B.
Randall.
Solo by Miss E. Mott.
Offering.
Song by the Congregation.
$50 Christian Endeavor.
7:3O Evening Service. Mr.. Hig'
bic speaks. Special music.
Morris tribune., 1911-11-24

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets do not sicken or gripe, and
may be taken with perfect safety by
the most delicate woman or the
youngest child. The old and feeble
will also find them a most suitable
remedy for aiding and strengthening
their weakened digestion and for regu-
lating the bowels. For sale by all
dealers.
Morris tribune., 1911-11-24
HIGH SCHOOL


Mae Blossom very pleasantly enter
tanned the "L. l. S." club at week
end party last Friday and Saturday.
"Mum' is the word. A very elabo-
rate dinner party was given Saturday
evening and everyone of the famous
club reports Miss Blossom an ideal
hostess. The party ended by "box
party" at the "Jewel Electric. .
Somebody has been exorbitantly
generous thru the mails Of late-ever
SO many thanks for the many beauti-
full cards, Florence.
A movement is already on foot
among the Seniors. to ransack and
scrutinize the best comedies and dra-
mas for the 1912 Glass Play. The OBJ
ject of this early action is to select
the play early enough so the parts
can all be memorized before practice
is commenced and also get the play
off early and consequently avoid the
eleventh hour rush.
O-U-lumber Jack wood sawyer
how much did you get a cord. kid?
The Sophomore class organized last
week. electing the following officers,
president. Esther Cooley; vice presi-
dent, Marian Hanson; secretary and
treasurer, Molly Flatner. The class
being unusually lyrica and noisy have
both German and United States yell,
which are:
"Lass uns gehen!
Kannst nicht sehen!
Wir sind die Classe
Neuzehn vierzehn -
"Hobble gobble, Razzle Dazzle,
ziz a sum a ri
We're the sophomores s....
of Morris Highl'
Esther and Agnes Shields returned
to school last Friday after prolonged
absence on account of sickness.
Numerous fragments of the seven
Ioaves and two fishes Served at the
Sophomore-Freshmen festival decora-
ted the mahogany Monday morning.
Ancient shivers found almost balanc-
ed ration.
Sleep! Esther sleep but please do
not saw logs in Prof's Office as that
would disturb the classes in adjoining
rooms.
At the last meeting of the "Colony
Club" the following motto and colors
were adapted: motto, "The Best in
Everything" colors, "Old rose and
Nile green. The committee appointed
to select flower was absent so that
had to be postponed until next meet
ing. After the meeting Miss Hanson
assisted by Miss Dyer, Mrs. Harris,
Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Spooner de-
monstrated to the club how to TAFT.
Jack and Rub went to the party and
sang and laughed real hearty. But
she wasn't there-so Lloyd stayed
home and that's the end of this poem.
A "good time" was reported by
everybody present at the Freshman
Sophmore reception last Friday even
ing. All the old games since Adam
were undoubtedly INDUCED In. Ciassi-
cal music for "Bingo" was supplied
by the wholesale by Mits Burns with
his big prize fiddle and Bun Stenger
rode his prize Bobby steed around and
around. The exciting stories told in
the cozy corners were special draw
ing card to these resorts. Delicious
eats were served about IL 80 after
which "Home sour Home" climaxed
the catastrophy of the comedy.
Morris tribune., 1911-11-24
Al e e r T A

Sunday school at 2 :45 and services
at 3 :45 at which an offering for some
missions will be received. Beginning
Dec. 4th the church xpects to hold
weeks meetings. Begin to plan
for these now. A. R. Larson
Morris tribune., 1911-11-24
LAUNDRY AGENCY

Bring your laundry to the
local agency of the Sank Cen
tre City Laundry for frst-class
and prompt service.
Baskets are sent regularly
on Tuesday and Friday morn
ing and returned on Wednes-
and Saturday. Laundry must
be at Hildreth's barber shop
before 6 o'clock on Monday
and Thursday evenings.
Family Washing at Reason
able Rates, Called for and De-
livered.
]. {. HILDRETH
PnlDG 223 Harris Block
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
CHAIRMAN NOT INVITED,
BUT FAVORS PLAN.
c. w. Comstock Enthusiastic Over Idea
of State Democatic Club.

Charles w COmstock, chairman of
the democratic state central commit
tee, was quite enthusiastic Wednesday
about the plan for the organization
of a state democratic club. but he ad-
mitted at New Haven that he had re-
ceived no word either personally or
officially of the meeting held at Hart
ford Monday night, at which the state
club proposal was informally dis
cussed.
Il heard nothing about this meet
ing before it was held said MT. Com
stock, either personally or in my Off
cial position in the party. but never
theless L think the plan is a real good
one, and / am heartily in favor of the
organization of such a club. L believe
it would be largely to the benefit of
the democratic party in this state, and
whatever will be to the benefit of the
party ought TO be supported by every
member of the party"
Chairman Comstock also said that
ordinarily the state committee met
shortly after the national democratic
national convention. This date has
not been set as yet. The state commit
tee meets to set the date for the state
convention, at which delegates are Sc
lected to the national convention. Mr..
Comstock said he thought the demo-
cratic national committee would meet
in week or two and would then fix
the date for the national convention,
but he did not know, he said, whether
the state convention would be held in
January or early in February.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
BE PERSUADED TO TALK
Woman Who May be From This City Was Found Walking
About New London Staton-Had $257 in Her Stock
ing When Searched by Nurses

The New London police are working
to establish the identity of a middle
aged woman, well dressed, who was
found wandering around the union sta
ton there Wednesday night She re-
fuses TO answer questions or give any
Particulars concerning herself and is
evidently slightly deranged mentally
A search of her clothing disclosed S257
in one and two dollar bills in stock
ing.
The woman was noticed walking
about the station, and Station Agent
Vincent asked her if he could be of
any assistance to her in getting a
train. She did not answer him, and
later he took her to police station.
Thinking that she might be someone
who had left the state hospital here,
a telephone message TO the hospital
brought the information that no one
was missing there After the circIm-
stances had been related, two nurses,
Misses Davis and Geer, We're sent to
New London, but they We're unsuccess-
full in trying to get her TO talk. She
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
WEDDING.
Edn1ond-Peckham.

On Monday evening about one hun
dred relatives and friends gathered at
tho home of Robert Peckham of Pres
ton TO give his daughter, Hattie a
surprise linen shower in anticipation
of her coming wedding with William
Edmond of Patchogue.
Miss Peckham and Mr.. Edmond
were away for an auto ride when the
guests arrived. but they returned
about o'clock. and the surprise par
ty was itself surprised
The happy couple had visited the
parson, Rev. n. b. Prindle of Preston
City, while on their trip, and were
ready for congratulations when they
returned home.
"A very enjoyable evening was spent
by everyone, and it was not till very
late hour that the gathering broke up.
Abundant refreshnl ents We're served.
There were many and beautiful pres
entS of linen. silver, etc
1t is with the best wishes of their
friends that Mr.. and Mrs Edmond en-
ter upon their new life. They will re-
side in Patchogue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
HOPE REBEKAH LODGE
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS
Elizabeth Smith Noble Grand for Next
Six Months.

Hope Rebel1ah lodge. No. 81. l. o.
o. f., elected its officers for the en-
suing six months at its meeting held
Wednesday evening in odd Fellows
hall, the following receiving the unan-
imous vote OF the lodge for their po-
sitions: n. c., Elizabeth Smith; v
G.. Lillian futile; recording secretary,
Ada Revell: financial secretary, Lena
r. Christman; treasurer, Julia A. Al
lem trustee (3 years., Mary E. Green:
finance committee, John J. Parsons,
Mrs. Eva o. Wilson and Mrs. Minnie
Auburn.
Mrs. Mary E Green, who was elect
ed trustee. is the retiring noble grand,
having filled the office with marked
success during her term Mrs. Eliza
beth Smith. newly elected noble grand.
has been vice grand during the past
year, and is an enthusiastic member
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

would have nothing to say about her
self. whore she came from or where
going.
1t was thought at the station that
she aIighted from a Norwich train. and
when ner handbag was searched there
was found therein a case for glasses
from Gillette of Norwich, which might
indicate that she was someone from
this vicinity. There was a bottle and
$3.50 in change in the handbag. While
the nurses were trying 10 get some in
formation from her, they searched her
and found the money tucked away in
her stocking. the bills icing folded and
looking as though they might be saw
ings.
She is a woman from As to so years
of age, with some gray in her hair.
Her fingers indicate that she may be a
mill employee. She is of medium
height Throughout the night at the
New London police station she re-
manned mum. except that she did tell
the lieutenant that she had more mon
ey than was found.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
LADIES' AID SOCIETY.
Supper Given in Trinity Methodist
Church Attracted Large Patronage.

From to o'clock at Trinity Meth
odist church Sunday school rooms, the
Ladies' Aid society served a supcer
Wednesday night, first of the pres
ent season, having an especially large
attendance. The tables presented a
particularly pretty appearance ar
ranged in the form of a. Greek cross
with a fir tree for the centerpiece
reaching TO the ceiling and Christmas
trimmings as the decorations around
the room.
As chairman in general charge Mrs.
Alvin d. Lewis was assisted by Mrs.
w w Ives Mrs. e. D. Kinsman. Mrs.
James Mckee, Mrs. r. NJ. Newbury
and Miss Carrie Ives.
The following were in charge of the
tables: Mrs. Mary Russ. assisted by
Miss Amy Burlingame; Mrs. Everett
O. Miller, assisted by Mrs. George
Garde; Miss Lizzie Fellows, assisted by
Mrs. Fl. r. Woodward: Miss Cora
Fletcher. assisted by Mrs Lois Durie !;
Mrs. Alvin D Lewis, Mrs. Frank
Bentley and Mrs. Alexander Ferguson.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
OBITUARY.
Mrs. James Mott.

About 10 o'clock Wednesday evening
the death of Sarah Mott, widow OF
James Mott, occurred at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Robert Campbell, of
Hedge avenue. Mrs. Motifs home was
in Moosup, but she was here visiting
her daughter when taken i'll, and had
been seriously sick for several days.
Mrs. Mott was born in New Bruns-
wick, Oct. /. 1912. but much of her life
had been spent in the United States.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
OFFICERS WILL BE
INSTALLED NEXT MONTH
Class of Seven to Be Initiated Then
by Court Norwich, |. o. =.

Court Norwich, No. 1888, Independent
Order of Foresters, with Chief Ranger
Richard d. Twohig presiding held
well attended meeting on Wednesday
evening in Foresters' hall. receiving
two new names for membership, and
voting to have it's officers installed at
the next meeting on the first Wednes-
day in January. The court has re-
elected the same staff of officers who
were put into the chairs when the
court was instituted a few weeks ago.
At the meeting preceding this one
there were five new names received,
making seven in all for initiation at the
time of the installation, when there
will also be some of the grand officers
present and the entertainment com
mittee has been instructed to provide
refreshments for the evening.
The 111ipea MO i4 f11lIv croup v-ba,,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

of the lodge, who is well fitted for the
presiding office.
1t was arranged to have the in
staEation at the first meeting in jan
uary when the entertainment commit
tee is to provide refreshments.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

INFANTS BOOTEES. of wool and
IsiIk-price range 25c 10 Si.oo.
INFANTS SILK BONNETS. "A
splendid showing-pr range soc to
ls1.00.
INFANTS KNIT TOQUES, in a va
lrietv of STYLES and colorings-prica
range 25c to $1.00.
INFA MIS- KNITTED SACoUES. in
Ia good assortment of styles at soc.
INFANTS DRAWER LEGGINS.
machine and hand knitted, at soc. 75c
land S1.00.
INFANTS KNIT SWEAT TIERS.
lplain and novelty effects-price range
|$I 90 to S1.7J.
INFA NTS' SHORT KIAIDNOS, of
ldanneIette and cashmere. at 25c 10
$3.50.
Qnfants' Department Is
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
Electric Pocket Flash Lights

Just the thing to take on skating
parties. Assists greatly in taking off
and putting on skates
Prices SOC, s1.oo. s1.25 and up
HOCKEY STICKS
SC, Zoe, 25,c SOC
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

FINE HANDKERcHIEFs
We make a speciality of Fine Hand
kerchiefs for Women.
HAND Embroidered Handker-
chiefs. absolutely all linen, at 2Jc, DOC
and s1.00.
ARMENIAN Handkerchiefs, dainty
effects, in hand-worll handkerchiefs,
lat soc, 75c and sl.0O.
PRINCESS LACE Handkerchiefs,
each one in "A separate folder, at Soc,
75c and s1.00.
HAND EMBROIDERED l. j n
IHandkerchiefs, 3 in "a neat box, at 500
ID box.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
For UMBRELLAS ESF

useful and acceptable present for
either Man OF a
dependable kinds with
the TO $500
WONfFN'S a would
delight carrsa handes9se $500
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Manila, Dec. 20.-A battle is irnrni-
nent in the island of JoIo between
600 Moros and force OF American
trCCPs
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
Waco Bottles

Give them TO the boys and girls to
take skating with them. Can you i'm
agine the comfort of a piping hot
drink on the pOnd2
Price S1.0o
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G Gitss Of FOR INFANTS G Gtiiis of

INFANTS LONG KIMONOS. o
hannelette and cashmere. at soc Il
$500.
INFANTS CHRISTENING ROBES
lace and hamburg trimmed, at f2.5'
TO $3.50.
INFANTS COATS. 2 TO s years. o
plush, bearskin. caracul and chin
chilla, at $500 70 $3.50.
INFANTS LONG COATS, OF cash
mere, Bedford cord ana silk, at 1L7l
10 $3.50.
INFANTS CARRIAGE r. o B " q
knitted and hand-work, at Sl.2b u
$500.
INFANTS THINGS-Rattlss
Teething Rings. Dolls with Hot waite
Bottles, Etc.
located on Second Floor
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
Healthful
Outdoor Sports
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
SKATES
SKATES
SKATES

The celebrated WINSTON and L. 5. Club
sizes.
BOYS LEVER SKATES
75c and S1.10 per pair
BOYS' HOCKEY KEY SKATES
$1.75 per pair
GIRLS LEVER SKATES
St.35 and $3.50 per pair
GIRLS STRAP SKATES
S1.1o per pair
BOYS' AND GIRLS
BOILER SKATES
Soc per pair and up
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

INITIAL HANDKERcHIEFs
For men and Wonen-fully 1000 dozen
Mems Japonette, with silk initials,
at Toe each. for 25c.
Mems Cambria Initials. six in q
pretty box for SOC.
Mems Linen Initials, at 2bc EACH or
or Toe for a box Of six.
Mems Linen Initials, AT Csc eich, OF
Sl3S for "A box OF six
Women's Linen Initials, at 12ht
each, or 75c for n box OF six.
Women's Linen Initials. at 2Bc each
] or ~S138 for a box OF six
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
SLEDS
SLEDS
SLEDS

GENUINE FLEXIBLE FLYERS
carried in stock in all sizes. Parents
recognize that this type of flexible
steering sled is safest and saving of
shoe leather.
Prices S2.25 and UP
FLEXIBLE STEERING SLEDS
Same type as above
S1.oo, SIPS, $3.50, S1.75
These are wonderful S1eds at the
prices. Made with finest flexible sled
runners and selected hardwood tops.
they will last many years. Come in and
see them
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

The guinea pig is fully grown when
six weeks old.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
DOLLS

Dolls OF all kinds
Jointed Dolls. Kid Body
Dolls, Bisque Dolls,
Character Face Dolls,
Etc. See our special
S1.0O Doll. II is -
inches high and the
best Doll value We can
give.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
FOR BOYS

-Four wheel wagons in all sizes at
6se, SIPS, $3.50, 500. $3.50 and up.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

WHEN you want put your busi-
ness before the public. there is me-
dunn better THAI through the advertis.
Az coIumns OF The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Toys Of all kinds. in =
Guiding all the latest
novelties i'm Mechani-
cal Toys and I h G
prices are very rea son -
able. Make il a point
TO visit our Toy De-
partment in Basement.
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Handkerchief For f~ery Glt''

COME HFRF complete line Of Handkerehisfs il Norwich
VALUES ARE UNAVOIDABLE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-03-10
THE YOUNGEST SOLDIER.

Following the announcement of the
death in Boise, Idaho, in another col
umn of this paper of Norris T.. Ban
croft at the age of 60 Is a statement that
he was the youngest soldier who bore
arms all through the Civil war That
Mr.. Bancroft is entitled to go in history
with this mark of distinction is the
claim advanced by past commander of
the Massachusetts department of the
Grand Army, who made a painstaking
search of the records several years ago.
Mr.. Bancroft was born and reared in
Chesterfield, ~ II. The stories of the
war fired him with patriotism and at the
age of 12 he determined to enlist He
walked to Boston, and being unusually
large of his age he convinced the re-
cruiting officer that he was IS years old.
He was accepted as a soldier and was
assigned to the Second Massachusetts,
regiment. When his regiment reached
Washington his childish manners at
tracted the attention of the officers and
he was discharged with two months pay
and told to return home. Instead of
obeying orders he went to Shapleigh,
Maine, where he enlisted in the Eighth
Maine regiment of infantry. This time
he was given an opportunity to demon
strate his sodierly qualities and he
eventually was promoted to corporalcy
He served over four years, participated
in 20 battles and many skirmishes and
minor engagements.
Mr.. Bancroft's father, Allen Bancroft
was manager of the Bradley farm in
Brattleboro several wears He died in
Guilford about 20 years ago. Mr.. Ban
croft leaves a brother, II. L. Bancroft
of Worcester, a step-mother, Mrs. H. L.
Bancroft of Claremont, a half-brother
c. Fl. Bancroft of this town, and a half
sister, Mrs. Agnes Bancroft Hall of Yale,
Idaho.