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The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
MUGGINS' BAD WINTER
PET BULLDOG HAS FOUND TIM 2
 HANG RATHER HEAVY.
Too Much a Believer In the stren- uous Life to Be Pleasant compan- Ion for Ills Owners Mother
 "Last TIme," She Says.

Muggins has had rather a dismal
 lime of it this winter. His masters [
 attended business trip made 1t neces-
 Bary for the bulldog to be left at home
 In mothers keeping She is afraid to
 take him out except on the leash, as
 he is so fond of raising a rumpus with
 other dogs. But she does not consider
 t either dignified or enjoyable to be
 lowed along, because Muggins will
 act the part of a stout tug against
 which human muscle is of no avail.
 So poor Muggins has stayed in the
 house a large part of the time, which
 1isgusts him. Now and theE neigh bors volunteer to give an outing to him, but when Muggins has rushed them about for half an hour or so without a pause for breath, they feel hey have had more of an outing than Muggins did, and their offer seldom
 s repeated.
 At first mother thought the ques- lion of home amusement for Muggins would be solved easily, as he had in- rented a game for himself of which he never tired. This consisted of digging | half brick or good-sized stone out of he earth and chasing it about the Tard-giving it sharp pokes with his nose, then bouncing on it like cat on mouse, only to send it flying with an- other shove. But when mother saw Two of her choicest shrubs snapped snf like pipestems by Muggins' sharp teeth, because he couldn't take time 70 go round them in his exciting ca reer, she promptly vetoed the perform lnce, and poor Muggins can't even Iook at a brick without receiving a reprimand from mother.
 He only had had one fight this win Ter, and that really was not Muggins' lault. A reputedly ill-natured Irish terrier went past Muggins' home and made some very impolite remarks through the fence. Muggins happened 10 be loose in the yard for the mo ment, and at once darted out at his hsulter. The terrier was with his mistress, and when Muggins leaped up into the air and landed directly on top of her pet-which is his own orig hal way of giving battle-she scream ed with terror and fled across the street. Mother had witnessed Mug gins sudden departure and hurried put to discover it's cause. The dogs were invisible to her until she reached he street, but when she heard that scream her only expectation was to lind few scattered pieces of some local dog. To her joy Muggins was only lying on top of his foe, chew Ing him up comfortably, while the Velps rapidly grew louder. Muggins was hauled of in short order, and the licked terrier limped rapidly away Muggins wagged his stumpy tail and looked up proudly at mother as though to say: Didn't make him apologize handsomely" But mother declares that this is the last time she shall act as guardian to her sons cherished bulldog.
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
sarvIeeahIe Anvhow

The unanswerable retort was heard Rt a North Country dog show last week. At the man who brought up R brisk but undecorative whippet, an Rffable attendant scoffed "That'n win no prize, lad," he remarked finally. Whats wrang wi him?" was the sur prised answer. "Wrang? Haven't A been tellin' you? Why, look at his legs. Those legs are na' lang enough. ," Not lang enough? Why, they touch he ground-did ye want them any langer ?"-London Chronicle.
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
HEAD OF VERY SMARTEsT SET

Sadness and gloom have been the portion of a large section of the American Society (be careful of the large SD, since the publication of that remarkable book "The 469 Ultra Fashionables of America" compiled by Charles Wilbur de Lyon Nichols, on whose shoulders has fallen the mantle of Ward McAllister, inventor of New York's "400." The cream of the cream of American society have now been segregated, coralled, re- concentrated or otherwise distracted from the common herd and seated on high in the splendor and dazzling radiance of MT. de Lyon Nichols, au- gust approval. There appears to be, however, a remarkable lack of inven- ton displayed in the New York list of 300 notables. It Is confined prac- tically to the guests who were invited to meet the Connaughts and Princess Patricia on their recent visit. Surely New York is going to the dogs when 1t can only muster a beggarly 300.
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
Four-Handed checkerboard.

the board shown in the illustration has been constructed in France. The game is played with either 20. S6. 56 or 80 men, and the squares are in four different colors which divide the board diagona1ly into fouS .tri- angles- It is well to note that the ordinary French checkerboard con tains one hundred squares instead of khe 64 of the American board.
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
Mans Own Horn.

'T should think some of these speech-makers would get tired of hear. ing themselves" said the proprietor Oi the village store.
 Human natures the same i1 poll tics as 'tis anywhere else," replied old Joe Struthers. "A man don't mind tstenin' to the worst noise a cornei k1n make. provided he's the 6elles that's doin' the practicin'."
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31

McAister 
  on and that those unotunates slowness and be merry for tomorrow d dropped releness Possibly wisdom did wholly stormy of the and support by the already
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
ooarches for Buried Troaoura.

4 countess who lives near Rome carrying on a search for buried treas ure. She found in her library an olt manuscript, wherein was told of [ Treasure buried in her land. and d Rections given for the excavations 4 gpiritual:st is said to have informed kho countess that the words oe tht meauScript are true.
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31

in all knowledge of plots sensational h said who Peter and his people But Vouched servan the working people, praise
 republic officer the are dynasty"
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
A Deep One.

Gosh all hemlock!" exclaimed the 1rst farmer; "ain't yer struck water yet? How deep hev ye gone?"
 "'Bout hundred feet" replied the other placidly.
 An ain't ye discouraged?"
 "OhI I dunnoI I can't say I ain't Tittin' a long welL."-Cathoic Stand Ird and Times.
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
HELEN GOULD TO THE RESCUE

Miss Helen Gould, philanthropist one of the best loved among Amer ican women and possessor of millions has come forward to save the family fortunes from possible wreckage and to restore the prestige of the family name.
 At the very moment when the f1nan- cial downfall of the family is impend' ing she has offered to cast her per. sonal fortune into the breach to stay the threatened calamity.
 In so doing she has chosen to for get and to forgive all that has oc- cured to alienate one member of the family from the others. She is in- spired by her own bounty of heart and by the deep reverence in which she holds her fathers memory.
 Miss Gould left New York the other day in her private car for San Fran cisco, for 1t is there that the arrange ments will be made by which the family finances will be strengthened out. She is going to look over things
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
APIausIhIa ExpIanatIon

''Why do they call Washington the dty of magnificent distances?"
 ''Because," answered the disappefnt- d once seeker, "it is such long way Setween what you go after and what Pou get"
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
Upe and Downs.

Howell-Times are changing.
 PoweIl-Yes, in a few years e much business will be done by airshiE that those who stay down on the earth will be considered in tho m deTworId-
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
pronh.tIe 1roa+

Pharaoh had just dreamed oE the sven full and the seven blasted oars C corn.
 You are going to invent new kind f breakfast food" interpreted Joseph. -Judge.
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
KING PETER IS IN TROUBLE

Is the bloody drama of 1903 about to be repeated in Belgrade? That is a question that all Europe, including Servian people themselves, are ask ing. For weeks reports have emanat- ed from Belgrade that conspiracy has been formed among the officers of the army having for its purpose the dethronement of King Peter, if nee essary, by as violent means as those of the terrible night nine years ago. when King Alexander and Queen Draga were murdered in the palace.
 King Peter is paying for whatever guilty Knowledge he may have had of the regicide plot with uneasy days and sleepless nights. Now in his sixty-eighth year, he is wondering if it was worth while after all, to trade his peace of mind as private citizen in Switzerland, for the bloody crown of Servia. Through the palace still stalks the restless ghost of Alexander and the kings ears must still resound 4t,1 1obo oP fba cbriaHc of nrooo
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
cIvIno Her Away.

'T don't feel bit older than did 70 years ago." he declared.
 Don't go around making such a sil- ' boast" his wife begged. T have told several of my friends that you ro only five years older than I am.S
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31

 egaon this end Shortly direct P1nceGs The grand duchess descbed pretty dVce quick tempered which e royal busybodss ah1O - -
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31
AMUSING FoUR-HANDED GAME
Can Be Played With Partners or All Can Play Alone-5oard Contains
 100 Squares.

To make possible a four-handed game of checkers, two playing part ners, or all playing their own game.
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31

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  their Until enterprises which family
The Holbrook news., 1912-05-31

Horan (the under dog)-Shure. Mike Doran, an if yez don't take yure nst out av me eye it's sthorage Oiu be afther chargin' yez.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
WINDHAM
Social Interests of the Week-Sum- rner Residents Leave for the South land.

Mrs. Jarvis and Miss Jarvis drove from Brooklyn Wednesday and spent two days with Miss Josephine Bing ham.
 Mrs. Edward Billings and Mrs. Frank Wilcox have been spending week with relatives in Providence.
 Mrs. Henry Adams and children, John and Katherine, spent Tuesday and Wednesday with friends in Thompson.
 Louis G. Frink, who is spending sev- eral weeks with J. Alden Weir in Branchville, came home to vote and returned to Branchville Thursday. Miss May Perkins was in Norwich from Tuesday to Friday, the guest of Mrs. Paddock.
 1 W. F. Maine has been in Braintree, Mass, at Rev. H. c. Grimes, this week. l Mrs. Albert Gallup of Hartford has been visiting at H. s. Maine's. New Members Admitted.
 There was a large attendance at the | c. E. meeting Sunday evening, led by | c. A. Keeney. After the opening ex- l ercises the roll was called by the sec l retary, Mrs. H. F. Wood. This was | followed by interesting reports of the state convention, given by Mrs. Metz | ger, Mrs. John Beckwith, Alan Guild and Arthur Keeney. Two new mem bers were received, Mrs. Ida Pegrim and Ralph Eaton.
 Giles Potter of Pittsfield and George | Potter of Norwich have been guests of relatives in town.
 Going to Florida.
 Mrs Frank F. Webb, MT. and Mrs H. c. Hatch and L. Johnson Hammond leave next week for Winter Haven Fla.
 E. w MaGuire of Brooklyn, N. Y. was at Dr. Guilds over Sunday The first meeting of the Woman's held with Mrs. Pegrum at the par sonage Thursday afternoon. The books to be studied this winter are China's New Day, and Mormonism, the Islam of America. The ladies will sew for a colored school in North Caro-. lima
 The ladies of St. Pauls parish met with Miss Josephine Bingham Thurs day afternoon and listened to a talH by Miss Jarvis of Brooklyn.
 Captain Durkee of New London was the guest of Col. W. s. Chappel1 Mon- day.
 Temperance Sunday.
 Tomorrow being Worlds Temper anee Sunday a special service has beer planned by the c. E. society for the evening in charge of Mrs. l. NJ. Pc grum. The programme will include music and recitations by the children
 Motoring South.
 MT. and Mrs. H. S. Taintor, who have been spending several weeks al the Inn, left Monday in their car fol New York, on their way to Aiken, N C., where they will spend the winter in their southern home.
 Several Windham young people at. tended the c. E. social in South Wind. ham Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
MONTVILLE
Rev, pr. A. B. Coats to Preach at Bap- tist Church-Missionary Society Raises Apportionment of $50.

Rev. A. B. Coats, DID,, of Hartford, will speak in the Union Baptist church Sunday morning and evening next. Rev. George c. Chappell, the pastor, will sing a solo at the morning service and the chorus will render special mu- sic in the evening. The annual Bible school rally will be held at 12 o'clock with an interesting programme.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Lee of Tennes- see are boarding at MT. and Mrs. Frank Wilbur's. MT. Lee is employed in the Robertson box factory.
 The Agoga and Baraca Bible classes of the Union Baptist church held their first meeting of the season last Mon- day evening. Games and physical cul- ture exercises were enjoyed.
 Miss Maude E. Wood, who is teach ing at Wilmington, spent the week end at her home here. Also Miss Gertrude L. Rogers of the Willimantic normal training school.
 Met at Parsonage.
 Twenty-two ladies were present on Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist par sonage at the annual mite box open ing of the Woman's Foreign Mission ary society. An excellent programme of music and readings was much en- joyed. Light refreshments were serv- ed by the hostess, Mrs. G. c. Chap pell The apportionment of $50 was raised.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Un- lion Baptist church held a meeting with Mrs. Fred Phillips Wednesday afternoon to sew for the annua church fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09

Columbia spent Friday with Mrs. Kneeland's brother. Judge A. G. Knee land
 Mrs. L. c. Schroeder, Mrs. Maria Haas and c. J. Holmes were in Nor wich Friday.
 Mrs Harold J. Cummings was called to Hebron Wednesday by the sudden death of her little brother, Douglas Porter.
 Bert Simpson is to move his family to South Windham. where he is em- ployed in the machine shop.
 Seriously III.
 The many friends of Mrs Sophronia Abeil of Colchester were pained to learn of her serious illness. Mrs. Abell had lived in this society ever since she was married until moving to Colches- ter about two years ago. Norwich Auto Stalled. A large automobile belonging to Noank parties became stalled at the foot of hill in the western part of the town Sunday night. It was neces- sary to telephone for a machine to tow them home, also to convey part of the party to Norwich.
 The. Busy Bees met with Mrs. Lu- ther Spauldfng Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Elizabeth Hazen is visiting Mrs Charles Lamb of Greeneville.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
SOUTH WINDHAM
c. E. Choir and Friends Entertained Fox Family to Move to Bridgeport.


 The Christian Endeavor choir and friends, chaperoned by MT. and Mrs. c. L. Clinton, were pleasantly enter tained at the home of the Rev. M. Raymond Plumb Monday evening. H. l. Simmons is taking a western trip in the interests of the Smith Winchester Mfg. Co. Mrs. Nathan Ecclestone of GIasgo is visiting her son, Harris Ecclestone. Mir. and Mrs. F. J. Tabor spent Thursday at Springfield, Mass.
 Elected Officers.
 The Ladies' Mission society of South Windham held its annual business meeting and election of officers Wed nesday afternoon, Mrs. May Larkham presiding. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Charles Backus; first vice president, Mrs F. E. Peckham: second vice president Mrs. Henry Scribner; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. George Backus.
 Local Interests.
 Mrs. H. I. Simmons and daughter are visiting friends at Bellows Falls Vt.
 Mrs. Pearl Fox is making prepara- tions for removing her family tc Bridgeport.
 Miss Della Barrows of New London is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Maurice Golden.
 Mrs. Felix Kirchner, who has beer confined to the house by illness, is slowly recovering.
 The monthly business meeting of the Christian Endeavor society was held Wednesday evening. Mrs. Willis Slate presided. Following the bushes: meeting a social hour was enjoyed. Mrs. Timothy Colbert has been en- tertaining her father and mother, MT and Mrs. Jennings, of West Norwalk.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09


 Miss Susan and Master Charles Min CT entertained at 6 Halloween party last Thursday evening.
 Mrs. c. B. MacLean of Cobalt is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Darling, and attended morn ing service at the Congregational church Sunday.
 Miss Katherine Ray was in Norwich Saturday, attending the teachers in stitute.
 Mrs. Rose Ray and Mir. and Mrs. F. R. Bailey and sons: LeRoy and The odore, were Norwich visitors SatuF day.
 Rev. T. A. Williams preached in the Congregational church on Sunday morning from John 6: AS. I am that bread of life. Communion service was held at the close of the preaching ser vice.
 Church Business Meeting.
 The annual business meeting of the Congrega tionaI church was held in the church Monday afternoon. The meet ing was opened with prayer by the pastor, and the warning was read by Charles A. Williams. Rev. T. A. Will Hams was chosen to act as moderator. and the following reports were read and accepted: Clerk, Charles A. Will Hams collector, Nathaniel Clark: treasurer, Charles A. Williams; super intendent of Sunday school, Mrs F. R, Bailey chairman of trustees. N. L. Clark; secretary of Ladies' Aid soci- ety, Mrs. Ora Clark. Officers were then elected for the ensuing year as follows: Board of trustees, N. L. Clark, Albert Morgan and Robert A. Bailey clerk and treasurer, Charles A. Will Hams; collector, Nathaniel Clark; su- perintendent of Sunday school, Mrs. T A. Williams. The report of the pastor was read and accepted and the meet ing adjourned sine die.
 a4 Votes Cast. Tuesdays weather was all that could be desired and the masculine popula- tion that had reached maturity turned out to vote. S4 votes being cast, which only lacked four votes of being the en- tire number of votes in town. Taft re- ceived the largest number of votes for president, with the other votes almost equally divided between Wilson and Roosevelt. The vote for Studley' was also in the lead, but for congressmaIl and representative the democrats we-l in majority. Charles A. Williams, re- publican, was chosen judge. General News.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the parsonage Thursday afternoon. Joseph A. Rix is seriously i'll. Rev. T. A. Williams attended the 1 New London County association oi 1 Congregational churches in Mantle or Tuesday.
 Geraniums were in full bloom ir Ivy S. Baileys garden Saturday, Nov | ?. and pansies are continuing to blos- | som in spite of the cold weather O. 1 Saturday and Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
Windham County
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Miss Mary 6yIes Entertains Class Menbers-Meeting of Tho Kings Dauqhters.

Mrs. Amos Peck and little daughter Ethel have returned to RehobOth, Mass, after spending a few days with Mrs. Pecks parents, Mir. and Mrs. AL pheus Ryder.
 MT. Blanchard has moved his family to Moosup. Mrs. Blanchard will spend the winter here with her daughter, Mrs. Albert Brown.
 Frederick Smith was in Danielson Tuesday.
 Mrs. L. Howard Cross was the guest of Jewett City friends Wednesday.
 Mrs. Henry Levalley is very ill
 Judson Gardner and family of P1ainfield have come here to live at the home of Mir Gardner's father. Dr. James L. Gardner.
 Class Social Planned.
 Miss Mary Byles entertained the members of her Sunday school class Wednesday evening. A business meet ing was held for the purpose of mak- ing arrangements for a class social to be given for members of the school.
 The Euclid met at the church par lors Tuesday evening when several members were initiated. George R. Fowler of Providence spent Tuesday here. Warren Hopkins of Providence spent Sunday with local relatives.
 Miss Lucy Broadhead entertained her cousin from Providence Sunday.
 Mrs. Charles E. Barber attended the conference of churches in Plainfield Wednesday.
 Rev. George Benedict will move his family to East Providence next week. Misses Alice Kendall and Odna Se- guin have been visiting friends in Danielson.
 Tea Followed Meeting.
 The Kings Daughters met at their | rooms Monday afternoon. A five o'clock tea was served. News in General. Commissioner Charles E. Barber was in Brooklyn Wednesday. Miss Helen Mathewson has been the guest of Miss Jean Burleson in Jewett City. Howard Clarke has returned from l Greenfield, Mass, where he has been employed as an electrician MT. and Mrs. Everett Richmond and l children of Auburn, R. l., spent Sun- ! day with MT. Richmond's mother, Mrs Sarah Richmond. Mrs. Frank Edgerton entertained relatives from Exter, R. l., Saturday
 Ms. Marshall Kenyon of Putnam was a Saturday visitor here. Mortimer Stetson entertained his sister and niece from Norwich Satur- day and Sunday
 Stuart Ellsworth spent Sunday a his home in Uxbridge, Mass. Miss Helen w. TiIlinghast has beer | the guest of Plaintield relatives. | Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin BroadheaC 1 spent Sunday in Providence. 1 Kenneth Stetson of Providence ha! been visiting his cousin, Lester Gard ner.
 | Lawrence Mills of Danbury spen l Sunday with friends here. l Miss Inez Whittemore of Providence spent Sunday with Central Village rel atives.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
CLARK'S CORNERS
Local Guests at Springfield Silver
 Wedding.

Mrs. Adele Ford is at F. W. Martins. Mrs. Ralph Burnham has returned to Hampton, after visiting at T. H. Jewett's.
 Mrs. Joseph Clark of Hampton visit ed at The Naples Tuesday.
 Miss Leonora Jennings was at her home over Sunday.
 Miss Maude Pearl is at c. B. Jew ett's for the week.
 Attending Silver Wedding.
 MT. and Mrs. L. H. Jewett left on Thursday to visit their daughter, Mrs. M. F. Palmer, in Springfield, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Allen Jewett left on Friday. All will attend the 18th we'd ding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. Pal mer.
 Charles Oliver of Connecticut Agri- cultural college was in town to cast his vote Tuesday.
 P. J. Palmer. an instructor in Wind ham high school, was at The Naples over Sunday.
 Miss Viola F. Jewett spent Saturday in Willimantic.