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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-05-29

w. H. Kiser viii move his merchant
tailor 9hop to the new Fite block on
north state street on June /. 24-7t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-05-29

Fortune smiles somewhere always.
Use Glover Leaf -four and watch the
result. 5-19-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-05-29

Attorney l.. T. Myers filed bills Of
exceptions in the Benjamin House.
worth ana the G. Il. Strayer cases.
with Mayor Setter, this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21
DAMAGING EVIDENCE
AGAINST DETECTIVES,
Postoffice Inspector Connects Them
With Black Hand Letters.

Erie, Pa, July 19.-Postoffice In
spector James NJ. Wolff of Parksburg.
w. Va. was a drastic witness for the
government today in the case of Gill
bert b. Perkins and Charles Franklin.
private detectives charged with usins
the mails to defraud Wolff testified
IN the federal court about the raid on
the Perkins office in Indianapolis April
-, 1911, and of the arrest of Gilbert b.
Perkins and Walter, his son
He said he found an envelope in Gill
bert Perkins pocket in which wer9
strips of paper torn from letters and
that they matched the torn edges of
the Black Hand letters received by
Charles II. Strong, the Erie millionaire.
Woltz said the raid was made in an
effort to find a portion of a casket lid
stolen from the Scott mausolsum in
Erie Cemetery. The government Off
Gals failed to find the lid, Wolff ex-
planned, but they did obtain possession
of the strips of paper for which they
were also searching. and these were
produced on the witness stand.
The witness testified to taking all The
evidence from the Perkins office to
Pittsburg and meeting Inspectors
Craighead and OldfeId. He said thew
had the Black Hand letters and the
pieces he had fitted the letters per-
fectly
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21
TEA GARDEN PLEASURES
Enjoyed by Visitors from Dozen
Towns on Thursday-President
James MacAIiister to Come Again.

me North Stonington Tea Garden
for the benefit of the childrens play
ground had successful afternoon on
Thursday. Upward of a dozen towns
were represented among the attend
ants, and at. least five states The
youngest person present was David
Coley Hewitt of Jewett City, who, en-
throned in his baby carriage, received
much attention. Miss Margaret Hart
we'll of Chicago, ILL.,, was among the
visitors. Mrs. Charles 3. F7risbie of
Cromwell was present, as was Mrs
William Strong Post and Helen and
Russell Post and Miss Mary Graham
James of Hartford Norwich was rep
resented by an auto party, which in
Guided Henry F. Parker, Mrs. John F.
Parker Mrs. Eliza beth Randall and
Miss Randall Mrs. J. Kellogg Hall
and Miss Helen Hall of PrestonPlains
were visitors early in the week.
Perhaps the most distinguished Wis
ltor of all has been James MacAlIis-
ter, president of Drexel institute, Phil
adelphia. President MacAllister was
so much pleased with his visit at the
Tea Garden that he intends to repeat
it before the close of the week.
The committee in charge Thursday
was Mrs. George A. Thompson chair
man, Mrs. Frank A. Thompson, Mrs
John l.. York and Miss Minnie l..
Coates, with Misses Olive Pendleton
Gladys Maine. Marion White Ruth
Thompson and Julia Chester as wait
reSSeS
Two more afternoons remain in
which to visit the Tea Garden and en-
joy its quiet plea sures.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21
STONINGTON.
Game With Pawcatuck Saturday
Good Catches of Fish-ChapIain j
n. OdeII Leaves for Camp.

The Pawcatuck and Stonington
league teams will play at Stanton
park Saturday.
The tea of the Village Improvement
society will be in charge of Miss Jean
G. Palmer.
A large number of firemen will enjoy
an outing at Brig htman's pond Sunday.
Dinner will be served at 1 p. m.
Flowers Left Untouched.
A large number go daily from Ston-
ington to Watch Hill during these fine
summer days. Many have remarked a
sign on the grounds of one of the fine
residences which reads: Ladies and
and others must not This refers to
the beautiful bower of roses that
beauties the stone fence and gateway
along the walk. By the appearance the
flowers have been untouched by visit
ors.
Miss Elizabeth Mullen is i'll with
scarlet fever.
Frank LaFath of New York is as.
sisting Vincent Squadrito.
Another Big MackereI:
Capt James o. Babcock came in
from the pounds Thursday with an
other 400 pound horse mackerel, be-
sides five barrels of mackerel, blue
chequit and founders.
Fishing Season Good.
Local nSnormen nave MADE good
catches of fish thus far this summer
Wednes lay the Ben Ray had seven
barrels and Capt H. F. Chesebro two
The sale in Stonington and outside is
good.
Charles Hyllested of New York, Cecil
HyHested, Mrs. Charles Griffin and
Master Philip De Augeilus of Pine Or
chard, Conn.,, spent Thursday as guests
of the Willard family at Maehipscat.
Chaplain Of Pennsylvania Troops
Rev. j. H. Odell left Thursday for
Harrisburg, Pa, where he will remain
for two weeks on duty as chaplain Of
the 18th regiment of Pennsylvania
National guard.
D. w. Hunter of Boston is spending
the week here.
Milford.-The Monday Evening En-
broidery club of Stratford has taken
the Juniata cottage at Myrtle Beach
for two weeks outing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21

Announcement has been made in the
village of the marriage of Miss Dor
othy Dickerson. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. N. Dickerson of Pearl street,
and Charles Vinal of Middletown. The
wedding took place in New York on
Monday last. Mrs. Vinal left home
on Saturday for a visit with Essex
friends and word was received by her
parents over the telephone of the mar
riage, which was a great surprise to
her parents Mrs. Ninal is well known
here. where she was employed in the
local telephone exchange Mr.. and
Mrs Vinal expect to reside in Hart
ford.
The Methodist Sunday school held
its annual picnic on Thursday at the
Golden Spur The trip was made by
special trolley leaving Mystic at a.
M, and returning at p. m.
Funeral of John Ellis.
The funeral of John Ellis was held
Thursday from ST. Josephs church in
ing the requiem high mass. Burial
was in st. Patrick's cemetery, Mys-
tic.
Surprise Visit.
About twenty friends of Fred Sher-
burne gathered at his home Thursday
evening and gave him a surprise par
ty. The evening was spent in games
Squadrito's orchestra. Guests were
present from Westerly. New London
Stonington and Noank. Refreshments
were served during the evening.
Sailing Party.
Miss Edna Wheeler entertained
friends on sailing party Thursday
afternoon. A sail on the Sound was
enjoyed and later the party landed at
Nauyaug, where supper was served,
the party returning home in the eve
ming.
with the president. Mrs. Georgia
Woodmansee, Thursday afternoon.
During the afternoon refreshments
We're served.
Will Attend Fairview Picnic.
At the meeting of Stonington lodge,
No. &c. T. O. Q. F., it was voted to at
tend the annual picnic at Fairview
home on Saturday, August ). A COM
mittee consisting of Past Grand James
Cooper Past Grand Thomas Fox and
Past Grand George Johnson, was APP
engagements for that day.. 1t will be a
joint picnic of ali the lodges of the
state and a big attendance is expected
Briefs and Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Macdonald and
daughters Misses Sarah, Alice, Bar
bara and Ruth, are spending few
weeks at their summer home inf Kill
ingly.
Mr. and Mrs. N Stanton Gates
have returned to New York, after a
visit with Mrs. Reuben Ford.
John Mallory of New York is the
guest of his aunt. Miss Elizabeth
Mallory.
Mrs. Charles Green has returned
from visit to Norwich.
Miss Mildred Cooper has returned
from months visit with Miss Marion
Kitfield in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Merchendori
have returned from their wedding trip
in the west and are keeping house al
Industrial place.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21
NOANK
New York Guests Leave Cove Nook
Farn-CompIetine Boat for Nor
witch Man.

Willard, the youngest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Boone Sphinx, is seriously i'll at
his home on Main street with typhoid
fever
Charles Smith has returned from a
business trip to Hartford
: Miss Abbie Fish of Spicer avenue
is entertaining Miss Leah Johnson of
New London.
Rev. H. b. Rankin has returned
from a short vacation spent in Nor
witch and Vermont
Jerome Mcdonald has returned to
Newport after a few days stay, in
town.
Nokomis commandery, l. O. G. c.,
meets this (Friday) evening.
Mrs. Alexander McArthur.~of Tot
tenville, N. Y. is visiting her mother
on Pearl street.
Charles Keigwin has returned to
New Haven after visiting his aunt,
Mrs. Charles Barber, on Main street
Mrs. Walter Lewis is in New Lon
don, the. guest of her sister, Mrs. Wal
ter Wolverton.
Return to New York
j. S. Soaring of Cove Nook farm
and his guests. after a short visit
here. have returned to New York.
Carl McWhinney of Riverside has
been spending short time with
friends in town.
Chester Fish of the yacht Aphrodite
is visiting his mother. Mrs. Addie
Fish, on Main street
Boat for Norwich Owner.
]. Herman Webster is installing a
two cylinder. ten horsepower Lathrop
engine in the 20-foot cabin boat own
ed by Frank King of Norwich
Thomas Hamilton of New London
was in town Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21
The new passenger station at West
COMFORT FOR SORE
HANDS and FEET

Cuticura soap, assisted by Cuti-
cura ointment, IS superior to all
other skin soaps for preserving
the han2s, preventing redness,
roughness and chapping, and inn
parting in single night that
velvety softness and wilderness 50
much desired by women For
those whose occupations tend to
injure the hands or who suffer
from dry, assured. itching. fever
ish palms. and shapelesss nails,
with painful finger-ends. Cuticura
soap and Cuticura ointment are
wonderful. They are equally sue
cessful for tired, aching, irritated,
itching feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21
MYSTIC

Telephone Girls Romantic Marriage
Vinai- Dickerson Wedding a Surprise
Sailing Party-Odd Fellows to At
tend State Picnic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21
CIRCUS DAY IN WESTERLY
Crowd Turns Out Witness Street Parade and Attend
Performances-Captain Edmond p Sisson to En-
gage in Busness-Claims of Heirs in Jones Estate
Considered-New Railroad Station to be Concrete
James Mathewson Kicked by Horse.

the building, with the baggage room
at the west end. There will be grano-
lithic platforms around the station, the
one on the track side being covered
and 500 feet in length.
Mr.. Miner said that the changes
would leave considerable more spare
land than at present, which will be
beautified by an experienced landscape
gardener.
Local Laconics.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Calvert of
New London We're visitors Thursday IN
Westerly. IA
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert P. Clark are
spending a few days at Pleasure
Beach, Waterford
Mr. and Mrs. George c. Bailey of
Brooklyn are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
julius H. Gates in Maple avenue.
Several members of Phebe Greene
Ward chapter of Westerly attended the
summer conference of the Rhode Isl
and Daughters of the American Revo-
luton at the Bristol Yacht club sta
ton in Bristol Wednesday.
Rev. j. w. Ford. D. D.. formerly of
New Haven and Philadelphia, now re-
siding in Noank is acting pastor of the
First Baptist church in Westerly. DR..
Ford is an eloquent preacher, but does
not desire to assume the responsible
ties of pastorate.
James Mathewson; a well known
horse dealer, residing between Caro-
lima and Hope Valley, while showing
up horse to- prospective purchaser.
was kicked in the forehead by the an
imai and rendered unconscious. The
miShap occurred near Quonocontaug.
and DIR. Joseph Bennett of Providence,
who is spending the summer there, was
summoned to the injured mans assist
ance. 1t is said that Mr.. Mathewson' S
skull is fractured.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21

Manchester. Superintendent of
Roads Ulrich has started spraying the
elms in town. This work has been
done for the past two years with good
erect upon the trees. The cost of the
work is not great for the benefits de-
rived
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21
Where to Buy in Westerly
rSn SALE.

Two sevsn-faom cottages situated in
GsGerent parts of the compact part of
Westerly. r. l., each having 60 foot
street front. and both having vacant
land adjoining that can be secured at
reasonable prices IL a purchaser de-
eires. Both having heat, electric
lights. modern plumbing. Inspection
invited.
Frank w. Coy Real Estate Co.
Westerly II. L
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-21
EsfnhIished 1901.

Harold L. Wells. O. D.. Optometrist
Defective vision corrected by the prop
er adjustment of lenses. Room ., Pot
ter-Langworthy Block. westerly. r, Z
The Republican journal., 1911-11-23

across the Belfast road and the road cor,r,;s-
sioner had to send men to clear the road
Tor travel. M. M. Wentworth is build;,a
stable for 7. S. Erskine. The new
schoolhouse in the Carter preciept ia near
ing completion, and will have a verv com.
Portable and pleasant school room furnished
with modern conveniences The winter term
begins Monday Nov. Goth, and will he tauob+
by Miss Nancy Sprowl. Mr.. Chester Thomn-
son teaches at Netherlands Corner. Miss Viola
carter at Whites Corner, Miss Gracia Luce at
the Kingdom, Miss Banton at G. P. Ridge
Miss Clement at the Vose and Mr.. Daniel
Hummer at the Center Mrs. Huldah Ram
say went to Pittsfeld last Saturday to stop
over Sunday with her son Embert, who is
student at the M. c. L.. Mr.. and Mrs Perley
Jaquith are rejoicing over the arrival, Novem-
Der 18th, of 9 1-2 pound boy at their home. -.
MRS. Clifton Morse's father, Mr.. William Keen,
died at the home of Mr.. E. Hustis in Freedom
on Monday. Nov. 9th, aged nearly 81 years.
MIR. Morse and his wife and Mr.. and Mrs Or
rim Morse and Mrs. Perley Allen attended the
funeral.which was held November 9th in Free
dom. He leaves another daughter, Mrs. Will
Der Penney, VINO lives in the northern part of
the town. Mr.. Gardner Berry, who has been
Ill for several weeks, does not make the i'm
provement that his friends would be glad to
The Republican journal., 1911-11-23
AN INSULT TO MAINE.

When the occasion demands the Gov.
ernor may be justified in putting the
State to the expense of a special session
OF the Legislature, but think of the ex-
traordinary occasion existing at the pres.
ent time. The leaders of the partv in
power have entered into compact with
the rum trust of the country to turn the
State of Maine over to license for a
stated sum which they have never made
public. A special election has been held
at no small cost and said leaders failed
to deliver the goods. Two months of
schemlng and conference with the rum
crowd have elapsed. but no method of
lodging the situation could be brought
forth, hence the announcement that the
noes have won. Appended to this an
nouncement is the other that special
session of the Legislature may be called
in order to make one more fight before
the reins slip from their hands.
extraordinary occasion indeed! 1t is
an insult to the good, old Yankee stock
of the Old Pine Tree State and should all
but cause our noble ancestors, who spik-
ed Dirigo to our mast head long years
ago, to come back from their Mother
Earth and bid defiance to such unworthy
and disgusting procedure. The Oxford
County Citizen,
The Republican journal., 1911-11-23
] jlls, lslllDR reneap m Varms

II your cnild is thin, nervous. restless
at night look for worms, and if present present.
don't delay using the safe and proper
Bitters. 4S1"e VI
have raised seven children n r.r
mood and womanhood, keeping them
well BY using the True L, +. Atwood
Medicine or Bitters. find them =
sure and excellent remedy for worms
wltn winch SO many children are tor
pies, Maine. N"
my little girl used to have worms
and would be sick three or four days at
q time. I began the use of the trne
L =. Medicine and she has not had a
ton, Me.
Get a bottle from your dealer for
tnirty-five cents, or write us TODAY for
free sample. The "L. F.n Meiic;ne
Co., Portland, Maine.
The Republican journal., 1911-11-23
THE REPUBLICAN JOURNAL THURSDAY NOVEMBER e. 1911.
OBITUARY.

Abram Conant died Nov. 18th at his home in
Friendship. aged rs years: He was born in APP
pleton, Aug, 49, 1888 His family moved to
Friendship when he was IL years of age. He
was educated at the town schools. and at 1s
went to work in shipyard IN Thomaston.
Rhodes at the Southend, Rockland. When only
81 years old Mr.. Conant took the contract to
seal and plank the ship Young Mechanic at
| Rockland for Mr. Rhodes. He worked in the
shipyard until 1858, when he contracted the
gold fever and went to California. He wan
dered about the western coast for five years
and came back to his former home in Friend
ship, well satisfied that Maine is the only State
to settle in. Since returning Mr.. Conant,s
time had been divided between the work of a
ship carpenter and farming. He was one of
the solid men of his town and highly respected
for his integrity and ability in public and pri-
vate life. He had served the town as select
man and assessor and was twice the Republi-
can candidate for representative. Mr.. Conant
was always Republican, casting his first vote
| for Fremont
The death of Capt Hendricks, son of Mr..
and Mrs. William G. Hendricks of Little Deer
Isle, aged 26 years, is announced. He was a
very able and successful yacht captain and
was held in the highest esteem by all who
knew him-a man whose citizenship made
good for his community; friend whose 10y
atty and generosity were always evident The
surviving relatives are his father and mother,
who did all loving hands could do at the last
hour; his wife, of Newark, N. j.; four sisters,
Mrs. Wallis Pierce of Lam oine. Mrs. George
Black of Rockport, and two young sisters and
one brother
Joseph Preston Tyler, one of the Oldest and
best known residents of Bangor and veteran
of the Civil War; died Nov 9th at his home in
that city aged 81 years. He was for years a
prominent contractor. He served in the Civil
War in Co. 4, ed Maine Infantry, and was
mustered out sergeant. He was a strong
Republican and one of the oldest members and
deacons of Grace Methodist church. son
and daughter, the former, Lnwood C. Tyler, a
Bangor banker survive
The Republican journal., 1911-11-23

PRODUCE SWINDLER ARRESTED. While there
are many honest produce commission mer-
chants. of whom you may learn through local
grocery men and shippers, farmers are some
times tempted because of the inducements
held out to ship to irresponsible and often dis
honest parties. One of this class is now in the
clutches of the law. An exchange says:
AS result of the investigation by post office
inspectors of number of complaints made by
farmers from all sections of New England,
George F. Cole. commission merchant doing
business at al Atlantic avenue, Boston, was
arrested Thursday, and after pleading not
guilty before United States Commissioner
Hayes, was held in $500 bonds for continued
hearing on Nov 9Th, on a charge of using the
mails in furtherance of scheme to defraud
1t is alleged by the post office inspectors that
Cole has been Investigated by the postal au-
thorities on two previous occasions, when pro-
secution was averted, they say, by Coles set
Element with his creditors. The compliments
are Miss G. F. Kent Warren, N. H.; Howard
Frazer, Littleton, Mass; H. F. Merrill, Park
man, Me-; Mrs. J. B. Albee, Cooper Falls, Me-
All are small farmers, who claim to have sold
Cole apples, eggs ana poultry. 1t is alleged
that Cole quoted high prices for farm products
but would remit only about one third of the
market price to the producers. To some it is
alleged, he sent no money, and such persons
are said to have received later clipping an
nouncing the death of Charles C. Cole, while
underneath the announcement was written,
died of heart failure. Did not leave dollar
The Republican journal., 1911-11-23
EAST NORTHPORT.

Mrs. Effie Morris of Augusta, who has been
visiting Mrs. M. D. Mendall, returned home
Saturday. Mrs. Mendall accompanied her for
side went to Morrill, Thursday to attend the
funeral of Harold Daggett. -. Matthew Lead
better of North Haven arrived in town last
week with large pair of work horses and be-
gan ploughing his farm. Miss Louise Fergu-
son of Belfast spent Saturday night and Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Conner at Bay
side. ... Hills Bros are digging up the water
pipe which leads from their we'll to the stable,
and will lay larger pipe, the present one be-
ing much too small and probably filled with
rust. The water would not run this fall, and
has caused considerable trouble for two years.
I'M. B. Whiting, who sustained fractured
leg eleven weeks ago by being thrown from
carriage, is feeling much encouraged. Dr.
Tapley, the attending physician, removed the
plaster cast Wednesday and was very much
pleased with the condition of the leg. 1t was
very bad fracture, extending into the knee
joint, and the doctor was not at all hopeful of
good union. The vaudeville show given at
Browns Corner school house last Saturday
evening for the benefit Of the choir was well
patronized and neat little sum of money was
taken. The show was under the direction of
Mr. Harold. Patch, who was ably assisted by
his sister Mrs. Elizabeth Perry, Miss Mabel
Wadlin, Mrs. Margaret Chapman, B. ]. Bird,
Walter Dickey, and j. H. Pendleton. Mrs L.
c. Ross acted as organist. Many favorable
comments were heard from the audience, the
final chorus being especially pleasing.
Georgia Kelly and her father went to Bangor
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Kelly will live with
his nephew during the winter and Miss Kelly
expects to go to Portland later
The Republican journal., 1911-11-23
STARTS MUCH TROUBLE.

If all people knew that neglect of constipa-
ton would result in severe indigestion, yellow
jaundice or virulent liver trouble they would
soon take DR.. Kings New Life Pills, and end
it. Its the only safe way. Best for bilious
ness, headache, dyspepsia, chlls and debility.
Csc at all Druggists.
The Republican journal., 1911-11-23
CENTER MONTVILLE.

The Liberty and Belfast Telephone Company
held their annual meeting Nov. 9th at the
grange hall. The Ladies Sewing Circle fur
nished them with dinner. The officers elected
were; president, L. C. Morse of Liberty; vice
president, " L. Simmons of Belfast; secretary,
c. H. Smith of Waldo; treasurer and manager.
John C. Carey, Montville; directors, L. C.
Morse, Volney Thompson, Walter Shibles,
James Cilley and G. F. Marden. The Centre
Montville Telephone Company held their an
nual meeting at the same time at the town
house, w. D. Tasker was chairman and officers
were elected as follows: president, ]. j. Glenn
ent; secretary, Allen Goodwin; treasurer, C.
A. Boynton; vice president, J. W. Wentworth;
general manager, A. d. Baker; directors, L. R.
Choate, w. P. Jones, J. L. Boynton, M. M.
Wentworth, A. D. Baker and J. J. Clement
George Edmunds is about to put in shingle
machine in his work shop to saw shingles this
winter. George Edmunds is making repairs
on DR.. T. NJ Pearson's auto. Merrill Gordon
bought two cows last week of Bert Sprowl..
Allen Goodwin lost a beef COW last week by
over feed Eta Adams bought horse of
John Parmeter of Palermo last week. :. The
wind of Sunday night, Nov. 18th. blew a tree
The Republican journal., 1911-11-23
WEST WINTERPORT

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clements entertained
q large party at whist on Wednesday evening,
Nov Sth... Mrs. Lucy N. Dyer went to Sears
mort Thursday afternoon to attend the funeral
If her late husbands nephew, Capt. Frank
curtis. Mr.. William Cookson and family
nave arrived home from Bar Harbor where
they have had employment since early spring
MIR. and Mrs. Alger O. Hall of Albion were
GUESTS of Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Hall from Thurs.
LAY to Sunday. The Sunday school is we'll
and regularly attended. :. Mrs John Marden
aas had a shock of so severe nature that her
tSo daughters, Lolie and Mary, have been
called home from Massachusetts where they
rave employment.