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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
SCHENk NURSE TELLS OF
 BRlBE OFFERED TO POISON TestIfies Wife Said She Would Get Death Pill to Put in His Medicine Agreed to Pay $1,oco.

Wheeling, West Va, Jan. 15.--The state Dlayed its trump card yesteroay in the trial of Laura FarDsVortfl schenk for poisoning her wealthy hus-- oand, John Q. Schenlk, when it intro- duced Miss Eleanor Zoeckler, the de- tective nurse, who declared that the pork packers wife had expressed esire that her husband die, and of fered to pay her s1,000 if she would give him 'pill' or place it in Scnenks medicine. so he would take it himself
 While Miss Zoeckler was testifying Mrs Schenk leaned over and gazed 1ntently into her face The nurse spoke in rather low tone. Mrs. .Schenk occasionally made notes on the little pad she has carried constantly curing the trial Miss ZoeckIer said she had been the wife of Julius Kline. from whom she had obtained a di- vorce on the ground of desertion and resumed her maiden name.
 Witness Employed by Detective Agen-
 cy.
 Miss Zoeckler, who admitted she was employed by a detective agency, said she first met Mrs. Schenk October 28 in the North Wheeling hospital. She mad been told to do everything possi- ole to detect Mrs. Schenk putting poi son in her husbands medicine. Mrs Schenk was allowed l., get the impress sion that she was an extra nurse call ed in the case.
 The witness had said she had been instructed to tell Mrs. Schenk on the first day she met her that Albert Schenk had been at the hospital there with a paper for the patient to sign. Mrs. Schenk said she feared Albert would try to get John to sign a will to disinherit her as he had done to his sister. Mrs. Schenk told her to order Albert out if he called again, and that she would never forget her if
 Hoped Husband Would Die.
 The witness said that Mrs. Schenk also tolc her as soon as John was dead to get the keys to his safe deposit box because if she didn't Albert would get them- Mrs. Schenk told her she thought John would die, and on Sum- day, October 23, after Miss Evans, the other nurse, had telephoned her to come to the hospital because John was worse. Mrs. Schenk said to her: T wish to God John would die.D
 When she asked Mrs. Schenk why she said that, Mrs. Schenk replied: Well, if you had lived the life ] have, you wouldn't much blame me"
 Miss Zoeckler declared Mrs. Schenk said she had been treated like a dog and that if Dr. Hupp knew the life she had lived he would not be so anx- ious to cure John.
 The attempt to induce the nurse to give the poison to Schenk. witness testified, was made while the two were riding in Mrs. SchenlSs automobile Mrs. Schenlx, declares Miss Zoeckler said to her: John treats me like a dog. When Miss Evans (another nurse tn the Schenk case) calls up from the hospital and tells me that my nus band is dead, I will be the happiest person in the world. I feel at times like could kill that man.
 .Whz don't xou. l asked Shs
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
ONE DOSE REGULATES THE STOMACH Indigestion Dyspepsia, Cas- Heartburn Simply Vanish-A Little Diapepsn Makes Your Stomach
 Feel Fine in Five Minutes.

gested food, Headaches, Dizziness or Sick Stomach, and besides, what you eat will not fermenu and poison your breath with nauseous odors. All these symptoms resulting from q sour out of-order stomach and dyspepsia are generally relieved five minutes after taking 8 little Diapepsin
 Go to. your druggist and get 50- cent case of Pape's Diapepsin now, and you will always go to the table with a hearty appetite, and what you eat will taste good, because your stomach and intestines will be clean and fresh, and you will know there are not going to be anymore bad nights and miserable days for you. They freshen you and make you feel like life is worth living.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

The question as to how long you are going to continue q sufferer from Indi- sestion. Dyspepsia >or out-of-order stomach is merely a matter of how soon you begin taking some Diapepsin.
 If your Stomach is lacking in diges- tive power, why not help the stomach to do its work, not with drastic drugs but g reinforcement of digestive agents, such as are naturally at work in the stomach.
 People with weak Stomachs should take little Diapepsin occasionally, and there viii be no more Indigestion, no feeling like a lump of lead in the stomach. no heartburn, Sour risings Gas on Stomach or BeIching of unD-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
SAYS BACHELOR IS UNBIASED. Judge Feels He is Fitted to Hold Chi
 cago's New Domestic Court.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Municipal Judge Jacob H. Hopkins, a bachelor, has ask ed to be appointed to preside over the new court of domestic relations, which will be opened on Feb. 15.
 T am an active candidate for that position" said Judge Hopkins. 'I do not believe it is any place for a mar ried man. Being q bachelor, I would certainly be a disinterested party.
 '.All sorts of cases involving domes- tic troubles will come before this court, and I believe bachelor has a much better chance of rendering un- biased judgment than a husband, whose family affairs influence his feel ings"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
A SPLENDID SHOWING.
All HaIIows' Parish, Moosup. in Fine
 Condition.

The Moosup Journal says: The an- nual report of All, Hallows' parish was read by the pastor, Rev. John H. Bro6 erick, at all the masses last Sum day and created much favorable com ment. The total receipts for the year were sS,753.94 and the disbursements $5,079.27 Three thousand five hun dred dollars was paid on the debt, leaving $17467 in the treasury. There is at present only $1,500 debt on All Hallows' property, a splendid show ing.
 The missions of Plainfiefd and Ster- ling are both prosperous, and the fu- ture looks bright for the parishioners of All Hallows'
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
Special Train in Charge of Thomas
 Taaqart.

Indianapolis. Ind. Jan. 15--One hun- dred of the leading democrats of the state left Indianapolis for Washington tonight in a special train in the in- the democratic state committee, who is a candidate for sergeant at arms of the national house of representatives. The party is in charge of Thomas Taggart. of the democratic national committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
HIS ASHES FOR FIRST WIFE. Hook Wants Them Strewn on Her
 Grave-Cuts Off His Widow.

New York, Jan. 15.-When the will of Adolph G. Hoch was filed in the surrogates' office yesterday it was dis covered that he had cut off his widow, his estate going to his three sons. In the clause disinherting his wife Hoch says that she left him twice, and had received at different times various sums of money and articles of value, and that he considered her sufficiently paid.
 Hoch in his will directed that his body should be crenated and his ashes strewn on the graves of his first wife and their children in Woodlawn ceme- tery.
 Oil of lavender sprinI1Ied about
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
Formsr Now York stats ssnaaor owsn
 Cassidy Dead.

E1mira, N. r., Jan. 15.-owen Cassi- dy, former state senator, died at Wat kins today. aged 4S years. He had been i'll for several years, and for the past few months had been confined to his bed MT. Cassidy was a repubi- can, and his stand against so-called Hughes measures, particularly the Ag- new Hart anti-race track gambling bill, attracted much attention.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
The Edwin Babcock property recent Ly purchased hx William Sanar and
The Westerly Band held it's forty- eiqhth annual election of off;cers ia

eighth annual election of officers in their rooms in the Briggs building and the following were chosen: William J. Lord, president; Henry Geary, vice president; Charles O. Gavitt, IeaGer and musical director; Charres A. La tham. assistant; Richard Muller, libra rian; Charles l.. Latham, jaritor: Hen " Geary, property man; Charles o. Gavitt, Charles A. Latham, William A. Bnrk, executive committee; Hobart F. Livingstone, Henry Geary, Charles A Latham; trustees, William J. Lord
 Edward F. Card; auditing committed smoker and chicken supper followed the business session and there was music in the air for several hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

Charles Cherry will appear at the Lyceum teater at the head of his own company in new comedies. This season he will. have a domestic comedy from the German, entitled The Seven Sis ters. He will be assisted by Miss Lau- rette Taylor
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

Charles F. Nirdlinger has delivered to Henry B. Harris a complete manu- script of his new play, Dolly Madison in which Elsie Ferguson will star. The supporting company is being en- gade and rehearsals will begin about the 20tll.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
Michael Flynn, who was stricken with paraIysfs last "Wednesday, died

with paraIysfs last Wednesday, died Friday evening. MT. Flynn was one of the best-known stone cutters in West er1y and learned his trade with John B. Macomber. who had granite plant near where now is located the Wester- ly Granite company plant This was about forty-six years ago. He went to Millstene Point and worked there for several years and while there mar ried a daughter of the late Joseph Walter. He subsequently moved to New London and was en ployed at his trade in Groton. While in New Lon-
 don he became interested in Catholic
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

At the Hudson theater, New York Rose Stahl has began rehearsals in Charles Klein's new play, Maggie Pep per, which will have it's premier Jan 30.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

The interesting historical sketch o1 Calvary Baptist churh of Westerly, prepared by Everett Barns. clerk of the church, is printed in full in the Minutes of the Rhode Island Baptist Anniversaries, just issued. The church was organized forty. years ago and during that time there have been twelve pastors. The first was Rev. John B. Bengles. who styled himself pastor and pulpit supply, for it was uncertain as to the length of time which he might be able to serve the church, as he was chaplain in the navy on indefinite leave of absence. Ills service terminated within one year in 1871, and he returned to the navy. in which he continued until he died in 1887. He was followed by Rev. Ed ward F. Strickland, who was pastor from May l. 1872, to April 1, 1873. Rev. James Paterson, who had served as pastor of the First Baptist church, was then called and served from May l. 1873, to JulX 1, 1875, when he re- tired by reason of failing health In October of the same year, Rev. Hugh Q. Pentecost became pastor and con. tinued until April l, 1878.
 The other pastors of the church wore: Rev. Frank H. Nibecker, Sep tsmber 1, 1878. to November 1, 1861; Rev. Benjamin D. Hahn. September l, 1883. to January 4, 1891, the longest pastorage: Rev. George F. Newhall, M6y l. loSi, to July l. loJ0. INeN. ISoU- ert Elder. from June l. 1894, to May 1, 1896; Rev. George D. Gould, August l, 1896, to August 30, 1899. Rev. Will jam J. Sholar, December 8. 1899, to April 30, 1903; Rev. Joseph l.. Peacock, July 15. 1903, to September 30, 1908; Ssev. Frederick c. A. Jones, the pres ent pastor. began service May 1, 1909.
 Calvary church is connected with tho Warren association and, according to report, had membership of 1000 in 1909. The increase during 1910 was by baptism 20. by letter 13. by ex- decrease was by letter 10, by erasure 35. by death 12; a total of 9s2 mem bere. g07 resident and 175 non-resi- dent. During the year Calvary church has contributed to foreign missions STARS: to Women's Foreign Missionary society, S55; to Home Missionary so- ciety. $47.25: to Women's Home mis- sions, $39.63; to Publication society, $13.50; to state convention, $40; to miscellaneous. s22.5o; total benevo- lsncs s292.1s; from church society and Sunday school. s2.396.4S; a total of
 The First Baptist church of Vest eriy Is associated with the Narragan- sett association and the increase in membership during the year has been by baptism 5, by letter 3. and decrease by letter (. by erasure and by death 10. The total membership is 570, of which Ss9 are resident and 1s2 non- resident The contributions were: To Foreign Missionary society $21.75; to Women's Foreifn missions $46.31; Home Missionary society $S0.57; Wo-
 mems Home missions S43.07; Publica- tion society $5.7S; state convention S11.S1; education society S2.95; miscel- iansous Sso.o1; total bensvo1ence $751; 9s Contributions of church society and Sunday school $3.424.95. a sum to- tai of $3,616.so. At present this church is without q pastor. Rev. George W. Rigler, DID,. having recently resigned. There are seventy eight ordained min- isters in the Narragansett, Warren and Providence Baptist associations.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
MUSIC AND DRAMA

Frank Mckee will produce a new play, Our World, by Walter Hackett at Atlantic City, Jan. g.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

Be pleasant until ten o'clock
 in the morning and the rest of
 the day will take care of itself.''
 Hubbard.
 It's easy to greet the new day with smile when you can have the morn ing bath room as luxuriantly warm as the air of the tropics. Why take chances of having the temperature of your bath, dressing or dining rooms below the safety point, knowing as you do so well the variableness of our New England winter weather. A
 VULCAN ODORLESS
 GAS HEATER
 insures you all the heat you want and just when you want it. The gas pipe carries the fuel no can to fill, no oil to spill. Get one today and make this the most comfortable winter of your life. Experisace has shown you that house heaters are rarely working at satisfactory efficiency in the early hours of the day. We have these odorless creators of comfort at S2.75 and $500 each, highest quality tubing 2 cents per foot, fuel piping done at cost of labor and material
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16
WESTERLY NEWS AND NOTES
Activities of Calvary Baptist Church Chronicled-Death of Michael Flynn-Cliford W. Campbell New Owner of Babcock Property Election for Fory- Eighth Time

Total Abstinence work as member of the Star of the Sea Temperance society and served a term as presi- dent of that organization.
 MT. Flynn returned to Westerly with his family about thirty years ago and entered the employ of the Smith Granite company, where he worked up to about eight years ago, when he became foreman for his son, Maurice who has granite manufac- turing plant in Main street. Mir. Flynn showed signs of falling health two months ago and retired from. active work, being confined to his home portion of the time. Two years ago he visited Ireland in company with his eldest daughter, who has since died. He leaves a sister in Ireland and sister, Mrs. Michael Ring of Norwich, who made the trip to Ire land with him.
 MT. Flynn was in his sixty-fifth year. He came tb Westerly from Ire land when eighteen years of age and tive stone cutter in Westerly up to the time of his last sickness. He was member of the Granite Cutters union and a charter member of Narragan- sett council Knights of Columbus. He also had membership in the Ancient Order United Workmen-
 MT. Flynn is survived by two sons, Councilman Maurice W. Flynn and Michael J. Flynn, letter carrier, and five daughters, Mrs. Cornelius l.. Shea, Mrs. Edward J. Whalen and Misses Margaret, Helen and Alice Flynn. all residents of Westerly.
 The late Mrs. Michael Flynn was a sister of Policeman Joseph Walter of New London and of ex-Postmaster Martin Waiter of Mantle, Conn.,. and an aunt of the late Joseph c. and John A. Moore of Westerly.
 There are three hundred and twelve registered drug stores in the little state of Rhode Island, 3S1 registered pharmacists and 262 registered assist ant pharmacists, making a total of 64S persons legally authorized to compound prescriptions in the state. Three have died during the year, there have been twenty changes in locations and six teen new drug stores have been opened during the past twelve months. There are eighty-five registerd pharmacists and 192 registered assistant pharma- cfsts who are at present without loca- tion.
 The Girls club of Broad Street Christian church in annual session at the residence of Mrs. A. V. West in Granite street. elected these officers: Mrs. A. V. West, president; Mrs. G. R Brown, vice president; Miss Annie Barber. second vice president; Miss Carrie Travis, trea asurer; Miss Phyllis Clapp. secretary. There were twenty two members in attendance and after the election there was a social session and light refreshments were served.
 The Edwin Babcock property recent ly purchased by William Seaar, and which is one of the most desirable residential places in Westerly, has been purchased by Clifford w. Camp bell, MT. Segar retaining the open land in the west side of Elm street. Mir. CampbelPs purchase includes the for mer Babcock residence and grounds.
 The Westerly Band held its forty
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

Elsie Leslie and Margaret Dale have been engaged for the two principal woman's roles in Louis N. Parker's new play, Disraeli, in which George Arfiss is to be starred.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

The New York Review says: New York at last is to see the production of c. M. s. McLellan's long deferred drama, Judith Zaraine. For more than a year the premiere. of this play has been delayed because Liebler 6 Co. have not been able to get just the right man and the right woman for the two principal parts, Julith and David Murray. Now, however, the firm has contracts with Miss Lena Ashwell for Judith and Charles -Wald- ron for Murray. The first metropo1i- tan performance will be given at the 4 stor theater on the evening of Jan. 17th
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

Mime. Yuao, a Danish actress, arriv- ed in New York on the Friedrich der Crosse, Wednesday, to begin a tour Of this country. Her speciality is giving limitations of famous actresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

Mn1e. Senrbrich will sail January 31 for Europe, after a triumuhant Amer fcan tour. and will give her first Flu ropean recital at Hamburg early in February, later visiting Berlin, Dres- den, Vienna Budapest and other cities of Germany and Austria. In May she will visit Paris, giving programmes of Schubert, Schaumann and Brahms. Her farewell concert in America will be in Carnegie hall. New York, Tues day, Jan. "A.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

The New York Hippidrome is giving the biggest production ever before shown. The International Cup, The Ballet of Niagara and The Earthquake, threa big shows, and great circus are included
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

At Berlin Miss Fay Foster, young Chicago pianist, organist and compos- CT, has won the second prize of $500 in the international waltz composition contest, organized by the Berlin illus trated weekly Die Wocfle. The first and third prizes were won by male German composers. Four thousand two hundred and twenty-five waltzes were submitted from the four corners Of the earth.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-16

Oil of lavender Sprinkled about shelves will prevent books mildewing.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-18

menced at once and was surprised how
It relieved me.
Il am happy to say that l am well
man today. l take pleasure in recom-
mending your great remedy to all who
are afflicted with catarrh."
Chronic Nasal Catarrh.
Mr.. Charles II. Stevens. 1872 Six
teenth street Detroit Mich. writes'
at affords me great pleasure to tes-
tify to the merits of Peruna as REM
edy for catarrh.
Il suffered for some time with
chronic nasal catarrh. but after five
months ireatmens. during which time
used seven bottles Of Peruna. 1 am
pleased TO say that | am entirely well,
there not being the slightest trace Of
catarrh left
"Peruna Is without doubt Gin my
mind) the greatest remedy known for
catarrh.'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-18
LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
DECLARED 4 BANKRUPT.
Federal Judge Makes the Order and
Names Matt. j. Reynolds As Re-
Cciyer for the Company.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 16.-Judge Smith
Mcpherson Of the United States cir
cult court late today issued an order
adiudging the Lewis Publishing COM
pany bankrupt The step was taken
it was stated, to expedite some Of the
litigation, which has been before the
court for two months in the shape Of
rocelversh.p proceedings.
Matt G. Reynolds, former circuit
Judge. was appointed receiver to serve
with Walter d. Coles, also Of 81. Louis.
rs referee.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-18

The well reported from Sageeah on
the Ruth Sellers land, got a showing
at $40 feet and then went into a lmey
shell formation at 9S8 feet. II viii
probably be drilled to the Mssiss-
ippi lime as the owners desire TO
make a test for deep sand. This
Is the fifth well that has been drilled
within a radius OF quarter OF mie
at sageeah. Three Of these wells
were drilled on the townsite and two
of them made little oil, but not
enough to pay to operate. 1t said
that each one OF these wells hal as
much as 30 feet OF sand which looks
as though there ought TO be some
oil somewhere in the neighborhood.
The Producers No. has been
brought In on the Jones land, Cleve-
land field and is good for 500 bar
rels. 1t In as good a well as any that
the Producers oil Company has Yet
drilled on that quarter section and
much better than those drilled in its
immediate vicinity, The we'll is one
location west OF the we'll that was
drilled In the center of the quarter
section, and between II and well
on the west line. The company has
rigs up for No. 8. 9 and 10 and are
proceeding very rapidly with the d.
velopment of the quarter Sc. on
which looks as though II would be
one of the most valuable in the
Cleveland field.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-18
Is Afraid Papers VIII Spread Re-
ports of "Scrappy" Meeting.
II Talk l. Public.

DENVER. Colo, Nov 1G.--A de-
mand for secret session In which 20
thresh out the difficulties cloudlns
the outlook OF the NJ. f. Board OF
Foreign Missions, which began lts
sessions today was made by the Rev.
DR.. J. NJ Buckley Of New York
III we talk about these things IN
the open meeting he said, "the
papers VIII get hold Of what we say
and send IT IN a scrappy way over the
country We must dig down to the
bottom Of the question Of our debts" "
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-18
KllIs One. Wonnds Another.

ASHEVlLLE. ~ c.. Nov. 16-In a
pitched battle late this afternoon on
the outskirts OF Brevard Transyv-
alma county, Deputy Sheriff Branch
Paxton shot and instantly killed Lee
roy Elrod and badly wounded his
father. Paxton himself was badly
bruised by the attacks of the two
men who he was trying to arrest.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-18

Mr.. j. @. steffe. II. r. 8, Sherman.
s. d., writes: For four years l had
been a continual sufferer from that
dreadful disease. chronic catarrh I
tried all kinds OF so-called catarrh
remedies and found no relief
II was advised by friend to write
you about my case. which did, and
you kindly advised me to use n course
OF Peruna and Lacupia, which l COM
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-18
Bribery Jury Unable To Agree.

VALPARAISO, Ind, Nov. 16.-Ths
jury In the case of Engineer c. Il.
Wilson of Gary. Ind, on trial on
charges Of bribery in connection with
a railway franchise, today reported
that II could not agree upon verdict
and was discharged. The case against
Mayor Knott and other Gary officials
were set for trial in January.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-18
-Four Temporary Hyde Jurors.

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 15-Four tenn
porary jurymen were obtained In
the DR.. d. Clarke Hyde murder case
today, bringing tho number of qu.li-
flcatlons up to forty-four. When the
list is complete attorneys for both
sdos will present affidaylts to show
that projudloed men have been
seated.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-18

don between II and the deep sand Of
the Cleveland held, II IL three miles
from the Chase well 20 the western
line Of deep production In the Cleye-
land field 80 that there Is chance
for extensive operations, Tho oil
found In the Chase wen IL of green
color and " high grade. It has the
appearance of good live oil aud
would bo In demand Tor refining pur-
poses,