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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-31
OBITUARY.
Louis NeWman.

Louis Newman. aged 65 years, pass ed away in Jersey City on December g. At one time NIT. Newman was in the clothing business In this city, but for some years had been in business in Jersey City.
 On November 19 1891, he was united in marriage with Denorah Raphael, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Raphael. Following the death of his wife he married a second time Mir. Newman is survived by three children by his first wife. Edward Newman, Samuel Newman and Miss Carrie Newman, and three daughters by his second wife. Mir. Newman was well known in this city and is kindly re- membered by his friends.
 Gladys D. Whitmarsh.
 The sudden death of Gladys D. Whit marsh. the 4 year old daughter of Mir. and Mrs Everett Whitmarsh of 32 morning at 3.15 o'clock following an illness of only two days. She had been in her usual good health up till Satur- day. when she complained of feeling i'll. On Sunday she said that she felt bet ter but during the evening grew worse, and at o'clock Monday morning a doctor was called, but the little girl passed away soon after his arrival. Medical Examiner Rush w Kimball, who was called, found that death was due to gangrenous appendicitis, with perforation. Besides her parents, she leaves brother. The afflicted family have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement
 Dennis Murphy.
 One of the oldest and best known residents of the town of Scotland. Dennis Murphy passed away at mid night Monday, after a weeks illness with bronchitis, followed by compli- cations. For over sixty years he has been in the employ of the New Haven road. and fer over half a century, ever since that branch of the system was built he had been at Scotland as tick ct agent. He was S2 years old and was born in County Tipperary, Ireland. His first employment with the New Haven road was at Stamford this state but he was soon transferred to Scotland, where most of his life has been spent In MOssup about 41 years ago he mar ried Miss Katharine Clark, who sur wives with AFs children. These are
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-31

SORE FEET, Corns, Callouses. Bun ions. Frost Bites, Aching and sweaty Feet. A spoonful of Caloclde 10 the foot-bath gives instant relief. Get q 25c box at any drug store.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-31
FUN ERAL.
Charles Webster Hill,

Monday noon the funeral of Charles Webster Hill was held from No. 39 Division street. and the attendance was large. Many handsome floral forms showed the kindly remembrance in which he was held by his relatives and friends. Rev. Peter c. Wright pastor of the Central Baptist church officiat- ed at the services and commended the life of MT. Hill. The bearers were Ar thur D. Lathrop, Gilbert L. Hewitt George Kampf and Hubbard D. Avery. Burial was in the family plot in Moosup, and a cOmmittal service was read at the grave by Rev Mir. Wright Undertaken Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Harry o. Bishop.
 The funeral of Harry O. Bishop was held from the parlors of Robert H. Byles in New London Monday noon and the services were conducted by Rev MT. French of New Haven. The bearers were Hiram B. Beckwith, T D. Davis, both of Norwich, D. c. Peck of New London and Louis Gates of Hartford
 The remains arrived in this city at 2.05 o'clock and burial was in the Yantic cemetery. A committal service was held at the grave during which Miss Mary Brown of New London sang Nearer, My God, To Thee Church & Allen had charge of the funeral.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-31

Silence on the Russian Situation.
 Washington. Dec. 3O.-Notwithstand- ing the publication in St. Petersburg of an official announcement that Russial imports into the United States woulW
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-31

| Miss Caroline Slack has returned to | Mystic from a visit to friends in Nor
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
BOYS IN GRAY MEET
Col. White Is Elected Honorary Major
General For Life.

Moorefield, W. Va.-Moorefield was
In gala attitude for the annual reunion
of the West Virginia division, United
Confederate Veterans. Sadness mark
ed the proceedings, however, caused
by the sudden death of Benjamin Dali
ley, we'll known attorney of Moore
field, who was to have delivered the
address of welcome.
The address of welcome was deliv-
cred by Rev. j. w. Duffey, Methodist
clergyman of Winchester, Va, who
served in the Mcneil Rangers, noted
Confederate command, during the civil
war. The response was by Col. Rob
ert White, of Wheeling, the retiring
state commander.
Col Robert White, who served sew.
enteen years as division commander
and who is 80 years of age, declined
reelection In view Of his long and
faithful service, he was elected hon
orary major general for life.
The officers elected were:
Commander--Major Gen. Chas. s.
Peyton, Ronceverte.
Brigadier General, First Brigade
Col. A. G. l.. Gatewood, Linwood.
Brigadier General-Second Brigade
Brig. Gen. Wayne C. Ferguson, Ke
nova.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
RURAL SCHOOL AGRICULTURE

We may talk ard write of the i'm.
provement of country schools through
the raising OF the standards of schol
arships among the teachers, the con
version Of local school boards to pro-
gressive ideas, ETC., for years to come,
and still the country school will not
do all that it ought to do for the coun-
try until it has become the active com.
munity center and assumed active
leadership for better agriculture and
home life on the farm. The patrons
of the rural schools being largely
farmers, the teaching of agriculture SO
that it will win the confidence and co.
operation of the farmer, is the teach
ers' chief problem.
The textbook work in agriculture
should be along practical lines, and
should be supplemented by such labor
atory and field work as best meets the
demands of the patrons of the
schools. In sections where fruit grow.
ing is the chief industry, spraying and
pruning demonstrations by competent
instructors whh arouse considerable
interest and result in great good for
the community.
In some sections, work along animal
husbandry lines would appeal to the
people more. Practical lessons in judg.
ing horses, cattle, sheep and swine can
easily be given.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

II the community was interested in
dairying the testing of milk for butter
fat would be profitable line OF work
for the rural school.
Other sections, deyoting their atten.
ton to the growing OF crops, would
be most profited by demonstration
work in the home-mixing Of fertilizers,
plat and fertility tests with fertilizers.
corn variety tests, and in most sec.
tons the testing Of seed corn would
result in both interest and profit to
the patrons Of the school as well as to
! the pupils who attend it.
Aside from the teaching of the sub.
ject itself, and the laboratory and
field work, the teacher may provide,
the. work in agriculture enables tbs
| teacher to assume leadership for the
community in working up industrial
exhibits, lecture courses, picnics, agri.
cultural and home economies schools,
and the organization and promotion of
boys and girls club work. In taking
up work of this kind the teacher need
not feel that 1t is an extra burden
placed upon him, but should feel that
it is a means of supplying. In way,
the chief needs Of the country school.
which can be summed up in the fol-
lowing: a. more money, (2) better or.
ganizasion, (3) better supervision.
The Extension Division of the Col
lege Of Agriculture, Morgantown, w.
Va, and the United States Depart,
ment of Agriculture. Washington, d.
c.. will furnish bulletins, literature
and special helps to supplement the
text, laboratory and field work In ag,
riculture which should be In the hands
OF every rural school teacher.
E. w. SHEETS,
agricultural College. West Virginia
University.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Army Worms Busy.

Prof. H. Garman, head OF tn,
division of entomology and bot
any at the Kentucky Experiment sta
ton, issues a bulletin in which he
states that there have been two inva
sions by army worms this year, the
attack this fall having ca1sed consid
cradle damage particularly in Bullitt
Woodford. Madison and Carroll coun
ties. The bulletin in which Prof. Gar
man discussed the habits OF the army
worm, the ravages it has wrought this
year, and the methods OF destroying
the pest, is in part as follows:
1T is not generally knows that there
are two army worms in Kentucky,
looking somewhat alike in the cater.
pillar or worm stage and doing similar
mischief, the one during the spring,
the other during the fall months.
In well-known examples of the fall
army worm the head is largely black,
with a shapely defined white inverted
Y-shaped mark on the front. Young
examples of this worm are more like
those of the common army worm, the
sides of the head being netted, but the
inverted Y is evident and together
with the broadness and sharpness of a
black stripe along the lower part OF
each side will serve for their recogni,
tion."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
LEFT FOOT CUT OFF.

Bluefeld, w. Va.--Aaron Wall, a
young colored man, whose home Is at
Rockingham, N c., was run over by a
freight train on the east Bluefield yard
and his left foot was cut off at the
ankle. The man, who appeared to be
intoxicated, had boarded extra east
bound freight No. 1908 in this city, and
while yet within the yard limits, fell
between the cars and was run over
The train had reached a speed Of ten
miles an hour when the accident hap
pened. He was treated by the com.
pany surgeon and will survive.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
FARMERS MAY EASILY LESSEN TOLL
THAT Is PAID YEARLY TO INSECTS
Proper Cultural Methods Applied Now Will Prevent Serious
Injury Another Year From Many Species Of Insects
Weeds and Trash.ShouId Be PIowed Under or Burned

Corn root-louse, corn and weeds. Do
stroy weeds. Plow deeply to break up
ants nests where they spend winter.
Stalk borers. truck and field crops.
Usually winter in the dead stems. De.
stroy all trash. Fall blowing also will
kill larvae and pupae of some species.
Insects on hay crops, especially
clover, may be lessened in numbers
by light pasturing in the late summer
and fall.
Garden crops, insects already men
toned, as recommended. In addition
to these there are many which may be
killed by spraying the late crops,
clean up and destroy all dead stems,
as potato and squash vines, beans,
peas and other trash; pulverize the
[soil we'll late in the fall, and let the
poultry have the run of the garden.
Orchard Insects. Moderately early
blowing in the fall will be found to be
very beneficial. All fallen fruit should
be gathered UP and utilized or destroy
ed as soon as it falls. Clean up all
trash Of whatever kind. Where it
seems inadvisable to pillow, judicious
and careful burning Of the cover crop
will often be advisable. Scraping off
loose scales of the bark destroys many
hibnernating places. Late fall spray
ing with lime, sulphur or oil may be
substituted for the spring treatment
with the same materials for scale in
sects and eggs of any kind. Pruning
out and destroying of all dead and
unhealthy wood destroys many borers.
Others may be dug and destroyed at
this time.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Selecting County Engineers.

Several counties already have select.
ed their county road engineers under
the act Of 1912. They are appointed
by the county judges with the ap.
prevail of the fiscal courts. Only a
few as yet have made reports to Road
Commissioner r. C. Terrell. Those
reported are: w. G. Herps, Bullitt;
M. G. Champion, Anderson; w. P.
Caldwell, Boyle; Russell Gaines, JET.
ferson; F. W. Leach, Russell; ]. C.
Green, Barren; Lee Thomas, Union
B. ]. Galloway, Lawrence; R. S. Paris,
Livingston; R. L. Wiley, Franklin.
Commissioner Terrell has received a
number Of inquiries about the special
course in highway engineering to be
conducted for ten weeks beginning
Monday by the State College of Civil
and Highway Engineering, under Prof
w. E. Rowe.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
. Accountable GIN

A woman who has travelled widely
says one Of the most acceptable gifts
one can maka to friend going on q
steamer is a box or jar of stuffed
prunes. These are rarely given, can
be eaten when other fruits are in
digestible, and are mildly laxative.
AS one authority advises free use Of
prunes for nervous people. declaring
they have quieting effect, the eating
the prunes on shipboard should help
to check seasickness always aug.
mented by nerves"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
MEET AT PARKERsBURG
DAUGHTERS OF coNFEDERAcY
HOLD STATE CONVENTION.
Elect Officers For the Year and
Choose BluefieId as Place Of
Next Meeting.

Parkersburg, w. Va.-The West Vir-
ginia division OF the United Daughters
OF the Confederacy closed its fifteenth
annual convention here after two
days session. The following officers
were elected:
President, Miss Jennie s. Price, OF
Lewisburg
First vice president, Mrs. L. G.,
Burlington, of Huntington.
Second vice president, Mrs. Cally
Lee Powell, Of Shepherdstown.
Corresponding secretary, Miss Min.
ME E. Smith, of Parkersburg.
Treasurer, Mrs. E. D. Talbot, OF
Elkins.
Historian, Mrs. w. D. slayen. OF
Lewisburg.
Registrar, Mrs. John C. Dice. OF
Lewisburg.
Director of children's ,auxiliaries
Mrs. c. L. Reed, of Huntington.
Bluefeld was selected as next
years meeting place.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
FAD FOR MASCOT JEWELRY
Ono Of tho PrettIest Novelties That
Has Been Put Forward for
Many Seasons.

She who has money to afford novel
Never has 1t been more fascinating.
Even II you are not superstitious, you
are not above a luck charm of some
sort.
A safety pin brooch, with stone
in the center, has attached to 1t by
thin short chain, lucky tortoise
in gold or enamel The mascot can
be further enhanced by lnsing ones
birth stone.
A motor bracelet OF gold or silver
wire can have attached to 1t various
lucky charms, as the lucky finger in
ivory, lucky penny, tiny rabbits
foot, and horseshoe, and minute
blue bird for happiness as we'll as
safety. Sometimes these lucky pieces
are worn around the neck on fine
fold chain, or they form an interest
ing pendant for the watch fob.
Great favorites are the lucky pig
and lucky bear charm, while a novel
ty for the cat lover is small bowl Of
gold chain. or they form an interest
uSu III IL anu WdlCHIul CHI ~ Oue
side
A fascinating love charm which
comes in circular or heart-shape has
on 1t plus and minus sign with
Aujourdhui above the former and Gu
Her beneath It, while beneath the
minus sign Is Que Domain. which
translated means that the donors love
shall daily be more than yesterday
and less than tomorrow"
The fond father now presents moth
or with q ring containing the birth
stone OF each child.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Dainty Work Bao.

A yard OF fancy ribbon about I'VE
inches wide. and yard and half Of
half-inch ribbon OF a harmonizing
color. are needed to make q very pref
ty work bag.
Put hem three-Quarters Of an inch
wide In either end OF the piece Of rib
bon. Midway in the hem run an extra
row of stitching. This win provide q
place for the drawstring of the narrow
ribbon. Fold the ribbon exactly In
half. Turn each of the hemmed ends
over to within quarter OF an inch OF
the center crease. Overcast the sci,
wedges together.
Run the narrow ribbon through the
double casing for draw string. and
the bag is complete. 1t is virtually a
saddle bag or ribbon. It win be
found most convenient for carrying
ones crocheting or other fancy work.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
TRAIN KILLS MAN.

Morgantown, w. Wa heavily lad
ened freight train running at full
speed on supposed clear track,
crashed into handcar upon which
five trackmen were riding on the B.
& o., near Star City. fatally injuring
John Jock, an Italian, and seriously in,
juring J. C. Wilson, the foreman. The
hand car and it's occupants were
hurled twenty feet, and only one man
escaped injuries. Jock has fracture
at the base of the brain and is crushed
about the chest.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
NEW FEATURE IN MILLINERY
Summary Of Points About the StyIea
That It VIII Be Well to Keep
Always In Mind.

To sum up this seasons new mil-
linery features, we want to remember
that the head sizes are large; that the
hats set well down on the head; that
the crowns are moderately high; that
the tailored hats are small, the dress
hats large; that everywhere there Ia
irregularity Of brim and crown; and
that the smartest hats have but lit
tie trimming and are in combination
effect.
A buckle, for example, covered with
fur will give smart touch to vel
vet or satin hat, and just think how
little fur Is needed. A few scraps OF
satin can be shaped into wings and fin
ished with an embroidery stitch, and
thus make a new style trimming for
a last years hat. And then. too, the
idea Of having the crown and brim of
the hat OF contrasting materials Ia
helpful to the woman who wishes to
remodel the hat she wore last year
-Woman's Home Companion.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
STAFF IS APPOINTED
ASSISTANTS AT STATE INsTITu.
TONS ARE NAMED BY
BOARD.
Three Of Doctors Are New Appointees,
As Is One of the Stewards-Staff
of Central To BE Chosen.

Frankfort state board of con
troll at its meeting here appointed the
staff of assistants at the state hospitals
and feeble-minded institute for term
of our years. They are:
Western hospital-Dr. F. L. Peddi
cord, of Boone county, first assistant
physician; DR.. A. j. Davidson, third
assistant; ]. A. Fuqua, steward.
Western hospital-Dr Roy F. Robin
son, second assistant; DR.. Eurey G.
Davis, of Russellville, third assistant
and w. J, Childs, steward, to succeed
S. A. Pate.
Eastern hospital-Dr. s. l.. Heinz
first assistant; DR.. w. E. Render, sec
ond assistant; DR.. Minnie q. Dunlap
third assistant; James H. Reed, stew.
ard. ID
Predetermined institute-R. j. Nc.
Michael, steward.
Drs. Helm, Peddicord and Davis are
new appointees, and also Childs, stew
art at Hopkinsville hospital.
At the next meeting of the board
superintendent of the Central hos
pital and the feeble-minded institute
will be appointed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Appointed County Judge.

Harry Jones, a citizen of Pine Knot
was appointed County Judge by Gov,
McCreary, succeeding j. c. Goode
who resigned in the midst of the coun.
ty seat squabble. AS soon as they
learned of Goodies resignation, Pine
Knot citizens and the local bar in.
dorsed Jones for the place, ard the
delegation called on the Governor In
his behalf. Meanwhile, Whitley City
people sent an emissary to ask Gov,
McCreary to hold up the appointment
This was done until this time. Since
the Canyassing Board of the county
certified the returns from the special
election, in which Whitley City was
declared the county seat on the face
Of the returns, it is said that the suit
instituted to test the constitutionality
of the law creating the county will be
dropped, but further litigation to con.
test the county seat election may fol.
low.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
STRUCK BY PASSENGER TRAIN.

Biuefeld. w. va.-W. Cole, a colored
miner, of Crozier, was struck by pas.
senger train No. / just west OF that
point, sustaining a broken leg and
arm. The passenger train was making
the usual rate of speed and was round
ing a curve when the man was hit
An eastbound freight was passing on
the other track and 1t is supposed that
the man was confused by the noise
made by the freight and failed to note
the approach Of No. 1.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
BAPrIsTs CLOSE GOOD MEETING.

Sistersville, w. Va.-The Pan Han
die Baptist association closed their
meeting here, after one OF the most
successful sessions in the history 81
the organization. A very large audi
ence was addressed by Rev. Jas. Ell
liott, in one OF the most powerful ser
mons ever heard in this city. Rev
Elliott took for his text "The Riches
OF Grace" and held his audience
throughout his entire sermon. The
meeting adjourned after the after
noon session.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
W. c. r. U. HOLD CONVENTION.

Clarksburg, w. ya.-With $50 dele.
gates and so visitors from "a coun.
ties OF the state in attendance, the
3Oth annual convention OF the West
Virginia Woman's Christian Temper.
ance union held three days session
here in the First Methodist Episcopal
church Mrs. Lenna Lowe Yost. Of
Morgantown, president. presided. The
delegates were formally welcomed to
the city by e. g. Smith and others.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Returns are Certified.

Joseph Myrick, County Clerk oil
McCreary county, has certified to the
Secretary of State the returns to the
canvassing board in the special coun'
ty seat election held September 7,
The returns give Whitley City I'LL
and Pine Knot $50; but with the GER
tificate was filed a telegram from s.
L. Pope, requesting that the envelope
and letter from the clerk accompany
ing the certificate be Niled with 1t. as
an injunction suit is pending.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Mrs. waIcott win Speak.

Mrs. Helen D. Walcott, Of Shelby
vile, who has made success at dairy,
ing, and Mrs. C. l.. Chamberlain, .,
Irvington, will lecture on dairying anf
domestic science at the. County Farm
ers' Institutes this fall Other lee
turers will be specialist on stock
raising. one on soil and crops, a ply
stefan. representing the State Board OF
Health, Commissioner of Roads r. c.
Terrell and State Forester ]. e. Bar
ton. The various places Of the insti
tute will soon be announced by the
commissioner of agriculture.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
oxford Eyeglasses.

II you do not wear your eyeglasses
all the time try the new ones that fold
like lorgnette and are worn on
ribbon or chain around the neck. They
are called Oxford glasses.
These glasses are large round ones
and are good for the eyes. They
have q wide, folding gold nosepieca
with patent. firm catch and mar.
row gold rim. When closed they look
like a monocle. A black ribbon, with
gold or jeweled slides. ID very fash.
ionable.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17

Follonsbee, w. Va.-The Johnson
hardware store at Follansbee was en-.
tered and $4,000 in money and silver
stolen. OF the loot stolen $40 was
cash. The thieves worked the com.
bination on the safe. 1t is believed
some person with inside information
did the job. A window was jimmied to
robbery Follansbee has ever had.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
LAXATIVE FOR COWS.

If the cows need laxative. oilmeal
Is better than any kind of salts. Like
ensilage and roots, e is a natural lax
alive and helps to keep the cow in
healthy condition. When an animal
is run down from wrong feeding a
medicine has little value. 1t is only
by right feeding and clean, well-venti
lated quarters and good care that
health end vigor may be restored.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-17
Gets the state PRINTING.

The State Journal Co. was success.
full again in securing the state print.
ing for another two years. All the
printing for the departments and in
situations of the commonwealth will
be done in Frankfort, giving steady
employment here to large force OF
printers, binders and pressmen and
employees in allied trades. The State
Journal Co. won over three competi-
tors from Louisville, having submitted
the lowest and best bid.