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The daily sentinel., 1912-01-09

Steve Nichols, the popular deputy
sheriff of Fruiia, left this morning
for Montrose on business matters.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-09
WOMAN RESPONSIBLE FOR ARREST OF GANG OF THIEVES
ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH So 1000 ROBBERY
AT MONTREAL, SEPT 15-CLE LEVERLY ARRANGED CAPTURE

treal of S3I5. 900 on September 10.
Hoffman. it is said was traced by
the means of his intimacy with the
woman who posed as his wife When
Hoffman was arrested on the charge
of living with a woman. not his wife.
in order to hold him until the Canad-
ian authorities could be communicat-
ed with, Miss Griffin was not ar
rested Hoffman declined to talk.
saying he talked himself into trOu-
BILE once and would not open his
mouth. This referred to the Great
Northern ocean robbery in 1899. for
which he served long term in the
Minnesota penitentiaIy.
Chicago. Jan. 9-Frank Halloway.
80 years old who is known under
many different names confessed to
the police today that he was concern
ed in the bank robbery at New West
minister and another at Panama. He
said he was wanted for two murders
and for many robberies in Oklahoma.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26

brute creation, nnasquerading under the title of man. ridicule the so-called vanities and weaknesses of the more refined half of the population that appears in the census, and then love their heads off because of those same and ether similar characteristics.
 If so be that said vain creatures show signs of developing into presi- dential timber (not C. E. presidential these lords Of creation would shun them as they would huge pile of cordwood with a sawhorss and bucksaw conven- iently near.
 I tender my respectful regards to Maine Lover, whom have seen sever a1 times. but have never spoken to; Biddy, who has found the elixir of life to be cheerfulness: and Married and Happy (should be Married but Happy, who has tnaugurated a work ing model of "get together" society, not forgetting Black Pansy, past or present, who Is a hustler and a genu- inc home-maker, as well as the other worthy memb0s of your circle
 Power and prosperity to you all: and may you thrive and carry cheer to your fellow workers and scribblers until long aftertmy old gray whiskers arc but memory.
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26
AUNT LUcYs CHRISTMAS.

Having prepared gifts for their own household, Aunt Lucy and her daughter tried to plan some inexpensive Ettle presents for other friends. They de- cided to work together.
 First came Aunt Caroline and Uncle Frank and their daughter and her fam fly at the old house where the family gathered for Christmas.
 For Uncle Frank or Grandpa" Alice removed the cover from a cracker box and covered 1t firmly with brown den- i'm. The outside of the was covered with the same and the cover was fas- tened on with double straps of the cloth tacked firmly to both box and cover. In front a little hook was screwed in to hold the cover down. The box was lined with brown paper and held the papers that grandpa had not finished reading.
 For Grandma was a basket for her knitting made from a grape basket without handle covered firmly and lined with fancy paper.
 Mir Casey was a dlsorderly fellow who tried his wifes soul by scatter ing ashes while enjoying his evening smoke, so Aunt Lucy cut a square of brown table oilcloth and bound the edges neatly with cloth to slip under his tray on the reading table and an- other larger one protected the carpet around the cuspidor,
 For Mrs. Casey was box of the same size and covered like Grandpa's s (exeept that blue was used for this ehe) te held the left-Cvers from the heuseheid sewing,
 Fer Fred ossev and his young wife was set ef helders-two made from cid black stockings with lsePs to hang by fer the kitchen, thick ene of old undeFVests far the ironing board a dainty ene knitted ef gay wersted for the dining table, and enc of bright wool for the sitting room steve, The baby had thick pad made from an old quilt covered on tep with table sileieth and slipped into 8 cover of blue denim worked with red eetten. This was fer her te sit en the fleer,
 ePaeie worked in & shep in tewn and her skirts WeTa aa e5eseFs te her
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26
A HALLOWEEN PARTY.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner; The month of November Is usheped in by All Hallow eve with its fortune telling, brownies, fairies, etc. It occurs upon the last night of Octo- ber. and of late years the old custom of keeping 1t has been revived and its quaint devices for reading the future are made the occasion oflentertainment and merrymaking, It Is often called Nutcracker night.
 The invitations to such party should include an equal number of young gentlemen and young ladies' those sent to the latter in form of an apple cut from thick water color paper and colored to represent the fruit. For the young men. paper cut in shape of chestnut Is chosen. On the back side write: I invite you to an evening of fun and frolic" etc. Choosing Partners-Upon leaving the dressing room each lady is presented with Q cabbage stalk upon which her name Is carved. The stalks are given to the hostess when she welcomes them and they are then slipped into a bag which she holds.
 When supper Is announced each gen. tleman comes forward and draws a stalk from the bag. The name on 1t decides his partner for supper . The supper should be simple and old-fashioned
 Immediately after supper, stories are told relating to Halloween, and dur ing this time the table should be cleared and the dining room put in readiness for the games. Nt The Witch's Boat-Both ladies and gentlemen can join. The boat must be prepared beforehand. Split Eng inside, allowing half shell for each guest Cut small wax candles into short lengths of two inches, shaving one end of them so they will burn readily and press into the shell, you have a nice little boat. Mark the out side of shell with owners name. Ar range the company in couples and march to the kitchen, where the gas is turned down,
 Upon entering the room weird sight meets the eye. The hostess, dressed as a witch, with pointed hat and flowing nalr, sits on a high chair, with wand and lighted candle before the table, upon which are the little boats and q large tub nearly filled with water. The company march around the table in
 
 witch nut boat A second. time around each small candle in It's boat is lighted from the witchs candle. The water Is then set in motion by the wltch's wand and all launch their | boats. - l Prophecy--The lights going out first foretell short life; those burning longer long life. The candle burning the longest will be married first out of the company. f' | Those that cling to the edge of the tub show lack of ambition. Those that cross the tub half way and re- main there, failure in business.
 Those that touch and ride side by side. lifelong friendship.
 Boats that jostle each other, a ouar | rel.
 Married and Happy: If the day had been fine and fair, Lucy Acorn would have been right there. | LUCY ACORN. l Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26
THE REAL PICNIC.

Dear Editor, and Sisters! The much talked of Social Corner picnic has been held at last and recorded in the an- nals of history as a most enjoyable event.
 Only those who by their indomita- ble will braved the elements, conquer ed the opposition of the sterner sex, and through every obstacle that seem- ed to beset them, were privileged to meet our charming >hostess and enjoy her bounteous hospitality.
 There was nothing lacking to make the pleasure and profit of our outing a complete succesS unless it was the absence of the Editor and some mem bers we would have been glad to meet. The time was fully occupied in dis cussing subjects pertaining to The Corner and disposing of the tempting viands furnished by our hostess and taken from lunch boxes;. and, later getting new ideas how to do things
 The badges worn by the members were unique. Every one was different and represented the wearers skill in avoiding immediate detection. Most of them were products of their mind and hand and showed that we had art ists and poetess among us as well as one that 1 have in mind who was not represented there.
 There was a little discussion over one of the badges. what it might rep resent, as it had number of aliases; the badge, l repeat, as I am not in sinuating on the wearer.
 sOne of the pleasing features of the event, and one of the surprises, was in meeting friends of years standing as we'll as making new acquaintances.
 Ready's woodbox social has also de- veloped into reality. and Sunshine has captured the prize of the cup and saucer Things are happening these days,
 Perhaps you can't imagine my sur prise and pleasure. for cannot ade- quately describe it, when I answered call at the door the other morning to find Ready there, when had looked for her so long-and in vain. Yes, Ready, your face has proved the fact that we have met many times ir the same Sunday school class. I hope a bit of the cheer that was the prevailing element at the picnic will be waited to Diana. From experi- ence l know how cheering card ol some trifle is from the outside world when one Is confined within foul | walls.
 NoA iSu anu IldPpy' FdTQOn me IOl correcting a mistake when you lai6 the opposition or contempt of tht man of the house. at my door, as my partner offered no objection whatever to my attending the picnic. Maine Lover: l thought you were ! strongly in favor of a picnic? Where were you, playing hide and seek witt 1 Ready? But she reached the goal anC you-you will have to give an accoun of yourself. THEODA. l UTiI1ir,,s
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
Beyond the Hills.

] Bsysnd the hirls. where I have never know . green and beautiful valley .-His lien. Dotted with sunny nook and forest glade,
 Where clear, calm lakes reflect the sapphire skies; M And through the vale's deep heart river grand A Draws toward it's home. fed by ten Ff thousand rills From flesh, pure springs; It blesses eu
 Beyond the hills. Beyond the hi11s while here I faint from strife,
 Are quiet homes that soothe men'r
 minds to rest; And peace and justice and the simple life
 With love prevailing all, with knowl-
 edge blessed, 1Afss purest joys and dearest hopet
 are there, Unknown are sleeplesB cares and stf needless Ills; And men are leal and women trut
 and fair
 s~ Beyond the hills. Beyond tho hi11s 1 yst shall surely go-- Some day I'll cross the farthest bar ren height, And rest in dreamy forest glades and
 know Those placid lakes. and see tht
 morning light Silver the mighty river; and, to me, The sweetest hope that now my
 senses thrills h of that land 6 denizen to be-
 Beyond the hills. John H. -Dolson. in The Outlook
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26

a pebbly beach, the ebb and flow of the tide murmuring, ever murmuring At the back of my home here in Connecticut is hedge of large trees skirting the riverbank, and many a night when the wind Is soughing Tn their branches I lie with closed eyes and imagine 1 am back again in the dear old home in Maine.
 Frozen, deari I found the scenery grand and l enjoyed so much looking around, butt guess you didn't see the it was not a whale, though possibly it may have been a minnow. It certainly was dear of you to have given us such a lovely time.
 was much interested in the article entitled Rich Women and Poor Chill dren. What a grand work Is being done at Birkeneck. Surely the 'cup of cold water" will have It's reward.
 Dear Busybody: Card received. Wha a busy time you have had canning, pickling, etc. Have done some can ming myself-very little pickling. My children are much too fond of pickles and as I do not think them whole some do not put temptation in their way.
 I put up q couple of cans of cucum- bers and onions by recipe given by one of the Sisters. It is excellent.
 We had a garden and when the frosts came we had quantities of sweet corn just right for canning, so despite my bad luck last year, for I lost every can, I went to work and put up d dozen quart cans by different pro cess.
 I caused one of the neighbors to smile (who came in while was doing the corn) when he asked me if I had good luck canning corn. and I replied No, but I'm trying to!"
 Glad Ma had a vacation. Did Pa have one, too?
 The Editor is shaking his head al me, which means draw that letter to a close, which I obediently will do.
 MAINE LOVER.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS.

Well, Cornerites, here I come again, hoping my hints will help some one to solve the Christmas problem. I never believe in waiting until the last mo- ment for anything, and especially for Christmas presents. AS soon as the holidays are over I visit all sales, and after visit to friends to see what they have, and what they haven't, I com mence, and as each article is finished I label 1t like this: Mrs. A Mrs. B." Cousin C." etc. Then with each send pretty card with Christ mas greetings.
 Nearly everyone likes calendars, 50 l get some Bristol board, dozen lit- tic calendar pads (which you can get at any 10 cent store). and paint their favorite flowers, or some verse or mot to. These give great satisfaction, as most everyone likes anything hand painted; and the old calendar can be removed next year and a new one. put in its place; and in my next years presents send one to each have giv- en a calendar to the year before. I save all the bottoms of my winter wrappers Cor undervests). cut off at waist, crochet an edge on the bottom and dye delicate shade, then put on a band, and they make very pretty Christmas presents.
 I get some cheesecloth and draw threads for a border and hemstltch them, which is small expense and looks very nice.
 In the summer I take a trip to the woods and fields. I gather all kinds of grasses and sweet everlasting, l mosses and twigs moss grown; these twigs I mount stuffed birds on. I always have some bottles of dia- | mond dyes on hand, and the grasses l dye various shades; the wild oats and rye are the prettiest, as they are Sc light and fluffy. When they are drying don't hang them up. but put stems | In something, 50 the tops can't hit each other. I, use pepper grass, or marsh rosemary for foundation and draw
 the grasses in, If you have ne dyes, | pokewoed or eiderberries will eeler a 1 pretty shade; but I like the dyes, as
 one can make se many shades by di-
 iuting them, -
 If you have a country friend whe
 likes te do fancy werk. just stamp her l a shirt waist, eF deilies of your eWn
 designing, and the material te werE
 them with, and she will eajey working | them and think more of them than as 1 if you had dehe 1t for her,
 And new, country people, here is
 something yeu gan de fsF yeur city
 friends. Get a 1e cent individual but
 ter stamp, take writing paper bex
 liHe with waKed paper and fill with
 these little butter pats,
 Gather ground pine, RFiHeess feath. CT, laurel and even blue myrtle leaves
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26
A HUsTLINe CHRISTMAS HELPER

Dear Editor and Cornerites: I think l must add few suggestions about Christmas. Always Ind out what your friends or relatives would like, and in making or choosing get the ones or make those you are sure someone else might not.
 To us, perhaps, something is old fashioned OF hideous, but to some dear soul beautiful, and we haven't got to have the things, So don't suit our own selves, but them,
 After Christmas I visit my friends when they display their gifts, and how often they remark I had much rather had this ef that, Fer instance my uneie's wife showed me seme very nice and costly presents her aunts and city cousins had sent, and she says nay sit- ting Teenl and kitchen needs nanep- ing, and if they had sent me the pa- per it wouldn't have cost .ene-half as much and been such a help, fer I can het get te the city eften. I aslSedi ':bees it take much s'
 t'Ne; enly se many rolls"
 Another aunt wished some enc WeuId give her mating fer spare chanaher, as she was cid and could not take un carpets, and the meths got in them, and she could get ne enc te take them up;
 Another lady saysi f saw a spray eff aaRla hlassems made ef paper se real
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26

Dear Editor and Sisters: I will come with a few Christmas suggestions.
 A Wall Pocket can ne made by talk Ing two paper plates. cut one in half, cover or paint on one pansies, put the half plate on the whole one, with in sides together, bind all, around. put leop on back to hang up by.
 NapkIn Rings make nice gifts to the iady nf the house. Take curtain rings wind with different eolored ribbons, with a tiny bew on top. One-half dozen iH a Christmas box makes an in exsensiee present, These arc nice te use when enc has company and wants ia use a napkin mere than once.
 To make Brush Broom Holder, take enc yard of manila rope, cut In half ravei cut cache half separately, braid eight inches through the middle of each, eeIHb cut the erds, tie the two pieces together at each end of the braid. With seHss pretty Elhben have
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26
SWEET LAvENDER's WAY OF PRE-
 SERVING CITRoN.

Dear Editor and Sisters: It is weeks, know, since I've written to the Cor ner. Since my return from my two weeks vacation among the White mountains have been very busy can- ming, etc.
 You would think so. too. i1 you could all see my goodies put up for the winter.
 |. Yesterday put up half of my citron. Isn't 1t a fussy job? had an awfully large one this year-have five quarts from half of 1t. The other half will put raisins In.
 will send you my way of putting 1t up. Maybe some Sister will try it. Can anyone give me the recipe of pickled caulifiower? Also the way one can fix citron in sugar the way one buys 1t for cakes and pies? have been much interested in care of house plants, etc. Thanks to all you Sisters for wishing to hear once more from me- I am planning to write often hereafter. Am going to try for the Christmas prize also. 1 never was 8 winner in this line. but will send in some ideas for the beautiful time of year later. Now I hope someone will try Sweet Lavender's way of preserv- ing citron. My hubby thinks It's fine. Preserved Citron-Four pounds of citron, four pounds of sugar, four lem-
 ons Uuice and rind), good piece of
 ginger root. Wash citron. cut in
 halves, remove seeds. cut each half in eight, cover with salt. then with water; stand over night; some time
 next morning strain; again cover with water; let stand that day and over night; in morning drain, cut off skin ar n01 f11 ux-p 05 nd nr lemons and ginger Until citron is ten der q slice my lemo IS very thin). Re-
 move each piece of ,itron carefully tu
 a platter, let cool. fill jars with cool
 cltron. then with boiling syrup; seal
 If the citron Is put in jafs hot the
 pieces will not keep their shape. I also
 strain my syrup as l put it in jars Mine looks beautiful and transparent | With best wishes to all. | SWEET LAVENDER. Glasgo.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26

mother, so Aunt Lucy made a plain skirt with & wide hem neatly cross stitched with blue cotton of brown denim and 1t was just the thing to wear under her brown street suit.
 Rachie, the high school girl, had A similar one of blue denim, worked with red. As she bought the denim by the pound from a local mill, the cost was very little. The other gifts were from left overs.
 Then came the little folks. A square box was painted brown and fitted with sacking bag of excelsior and on ton of that was a pad from an old quilt covered with brown denim. This made bed that delighted the hearts of ten year-old Frank and his dog Rex, The remains of the quilt had a cover Of the blue denim cross-stitched with red cotton and made pad for Bruces kitty Gray to sleep on.
 A double strap of the brown denim worked with red and finished with three tiny gilt bells made a strong harness | for Bertie's rocking horses. Her nephew Arthur lived in the citS and box of winter apples and pears | popcorn and mixed nuts was a most welcome gift to his children. For sister Martha, she made a pail | of curtains of the brown denim tc 1 hang between her sitting room ant bedroom. They had narrow hems at the top for cord and wide hems al the bottom. both hems cross-stitchet with blue cotton.
 | Two bouquets of everlasting flower. in mixed colors snugly packed in shoe box delighted Stella and her mar ried daughter in their city homes. l For aiqfAr Nellie ana ao11cip Ad1tn who lived together in a city flat was a pure white goose wing paddle, with crimson flannel and finished witt a loop of crimson ribbon; and a small CT wing, from a white hen. finished il the same way.
 The whole cost of the fifteen pres ents, all of which were pretty an, useful, was less than two dollars.
 ETTA BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26
THOUGHT MARRIED AND HAPPYs
 INVITATION A JOKE.

Dear Social Corner Friends: When l read Married and Happy's invitation 10 Discovery day, surely thought 1t Il Joke, though did think that If I had not made arrangements to spend tha day otherwise would go and look for Old Glory. -
 Of course. I should walk along an5 pretend was not looking for any thing in particular and then if per- chance there was no signal waving in the autumn breeze I should not feel that everybody on the street was watching and laughing at me for get ting fooled.
 Tonight when I read the account that Married and Happy. Ready Auntie, Biddy and One Who Was There gave of the meeting and com pared notes l realized that If was , real invitation and q real Happening and cannot tell you how sorry I niy that was obliged to go in another al. rection. l would so much have liked to have met the Sisters mad found Ready, too.
 Auntie, dear: You wffltc as if yo. lin',y know Who Is Who, Did Samantha tel
 Deer Cousin Sue. Thank YOU fe, your kind words. Indeed I do lov. Maine. There Is nc place like 1t, N, people 50 cordial and hospitable as tn. Maine people, was born and bret on the coast, where, within almost { stones throw, the waves rolled hisn 6,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-26
SOMETHING FOR PA.

Dear Sisters: I make tobacco bags by cutting strips about 2 inches wide and about 5 inches long. cutting the bottom ends to point, using contrast ing colors of felt. velvet, chamois and leather, or any pretty combinations, and join them together over the edge the same as kid gloves are made, put ting a tassel at the point and facing on the inside at the top. and running drawstring through and back again. so 1t will draw up tightly.
 Washable ties can be made of small pieces of black and white percale, P. k. or any goods one has around the house, an old tie being used as pat tern.
 A key rack Is a very useful gift. One ,can be made of cigar boxes. The sides are a good width and length. First take ribbon or goods having set pat terms Gas the hooks look prettier in the center of a design), draw the rib- bon over the wood and glue the edges on the back. Then glue a ribbon at each upper corner to hang up by, after which glue a board on the back. Thea put screw hooks on the front. A chain is nice tackled on the back to hang up by MA.
 Waterford,