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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

tie girl became excited and instead of telling her mother, ran and hid her self. She at first said that her broth CT Hermidas had caused the fire, but afterwards told just how 1t had hap pened.
 The damage to the clothing was utfite extensive. The heat from the flames cracked every pane of glass in the hall window and scorched the ten feet. A large crowd gathered around the scene of the fire, which is the first one in Taftvifle for over a wear
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
state Indian Asssociation.

Mrs. F. E. Dove Is in Hartford to- day attending the S1st annual meet ing of the Connecticut Indian associa- tion, which is to be held in the Cen ter Church house. Addresses vii lbe made by Rev, Robert D. Hall of New York and William Lone Star Dietz, Indian instructor at Carlisle training school.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
Net vstsrInarian Gray,

Through an error it was stated that the post mortem examinatien on the Cresceus colt of M, B. Ring was per, formed by Drs, Gray and Lamb Veterinarian Gray was net connected with the case. but the doctors per- forming the post fnertem were Veteri= rarians Celes and LaHh.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
Pension Claims,

Senator Brandgee has introduced a bill granting a pension to Mrs. N. H. Vols at the rate of s244 per month. and also a bill in favor of Sophia H. Bur gess of New London, widow of Benja- min w. Burgess last member of Co. E, First Washington infantry. at the rate of s24 per month
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Mrs. Sarah Carpenter and Mrs. Pierre Deslandes were visitors in Plainfield on Sunday They were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Gro neau. A whist party was held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Groneau and a pleasant time was passed during the evening, refreshments being served.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
Attend EunsraI In a Ruadx.

There was special meeting of St. Joseph's Sodality Tuesday evening to take action on the death of one of their number, Charles B. Brady. A committee was appointed to arrange for the Sodality members to attend in body.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
Work on Stata Road.

Another stretch of state road is be- Ing built on the Scotland road this week. making with the short piece added this fall length of about one eighth of mile. The weather Is most favorable for the work being done.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
In TeIeuhor,e Zone.

The good work - done through the telephone WAS illustrated Monday, when a valuable COW. which. had strayed one and one-half miles from home was found in a few hours. because 1t had wandered into a telephone locality.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
E,+...,;r.d pin,,.rt Party.

MT. and Mrs. Frank Ray entertained at dinner Sunday at their home on the Canterbury turnpike, those present be- ing MT. and Mrs. D. H. Reynolds of New London, MT. and Mrs. Charles Baldwin and James Kingsley of Nor wfch, and MT. and Mrs. Lester Baldwin of Franklin.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
Itls BaIlftin.
Norwich, Wednesday, Dec. f8, 1912.

The Bulletin should De delivered everywhere in the city before g. m.
 SuhscriherH who fall to receive it by that time will confer favor by re-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
THE WEATHER.
Today,s Weather Forecast.

Today's Weather Forecast. For Southern New England: Local rains Wednesday, somewhat warmer; Thursday fair; moderate south winds. Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Wednesday the weather will be overcast and colder. preceded by snor OF rain, with brisk variable winds, mostly west, followed by clearing. Thursday will be clear and consider ably colder. tt
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, sho wthe changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m. ............,...... 55 SO.OS 1z III. ........'' '....s....''. 00 oV.1l p. m. ..s.t......... AZ 0U.1z Highest AS, lowest 32.
 Comparison.
 Predictions for Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness.
 Tuesday weather: Moderate temper ature, increasing cloudiness, with ran at night.
 Sac M.or omSa u4aAn
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

MT. and Mrs. Vincent Petrowski of .Sturtevant street moved Tuesday to Franklin.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Mrs. Willard Baker of South Can terbury was a recent guest of her sis ter, Mrs. Julia Bates. at her home on Otrobando avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

The choir of Sacred Heart church. Miss Elizabeth Malone organist, are re- hearsing new masses for Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Eugene Thomas of Boswell avenue has returned after spending several days in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Examinations for the term were held in the Scotland road school last week. The closing exercises will be this com ing Saturday evening in Scotland road hall
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

George A. Phillips has returned to New London after short stay with friends on 14th street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
Board Walks Laid.

The board walks were laid uptown Tuesday by the Rural association. A number of new boards have been pur- chased.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Mrs. E. F. Willis returned Saturday to her home on Bliss place, after few weeks absence, during which she vis- ited relatives in F'ishkill on the Hud- son. S
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

After spending a few days with rel atives in Meriden, Miss Anna Holtz has returned to her home on Boswell avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

The regular meeting of the Girls Friendly club will be omitted this week owing to teachers meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Miss Rosealma Gabois and Miss Anna Gabois were visiting in Daniel
 son Saturday. They were also the guests of their sister in Plainfieh on Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Miss Viola Cousins of Poquetanuck has returned after spending a few days with Miss Flora J. Raynes of 14th street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Offenders against the food and dairy laws appeared before Dairy and Foed Commissioner Hubert F Potter Monday at the capitol and prosecu- tions may follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

W. G. Hitchon of West Town street is in New York for a day or two on business.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
Personal Mention.

Fred Kukla and family moved Fri day from Sturtevant street to Yantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

William Davis of Hartford is spend ing a week with relatives on South A street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Joseph Mikroski of North Main street is the guest of relatives in Wor- cester.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
Personals.

MT. and Mrs. Gircotte and family of Front street have moved to Canada.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

MT and Mrs. Grecier of South A
 street are moving to Canada.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Fred Richmond of Canterbury was n Greeneville Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18
Comparison,
Sun. Moon and Tides.
GREENEVILLE NEWS

Six hours after high wate- it Is low tide. which is followed by flood tida
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-18

Guests and General Happenings About
 the Village. J. T. Billings of Boswell avenue is a visitor in Brooklyn.
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WESTMINSTER Md FRIDAY AFTERN 1912.
WILSON RALLY DAY.

A message from Governor Wilson to
The voters of the United States will be
read On November 2, 1912, in Carroll
county, at the following places, viz:
Westminster at the Railroad, IT'D.
Cranberry Station, P. m,
Taylor sville, George w. MaGin'S store
ID
Smallxood, Paul Routzahn's store, p.
Uniontown, T.. q. Caylor's store, y.
FrizellburG, wv. H. Dern's store, -. I'M.
Sykesville at 70. I'm.
WOOdbine at P.
Manchester, 4 or p. M
Harney. p. Tin.
Lineboro, I'D.
Hampstead, ,Firemen's Building, I'D. m.
MelroSe at o p.
Taneytovn, Rifles store, it'd.
Union Bridge, West. Md. Hotel, IT'D. m.
Middleburg, Jesse w. Eyler, Is ND, nm.
Tyrone, Hymiller's store, p. nm.
New Windso or, Smelser's Warehouse,
p. m.
Hayberry, Fleagle's store, . p. m.
Mt. Airy, y or -. IN.
Pataps CO, Richards store, p. M
Gambler, ID. IN.
=Finksburg, Swartz's store, q -. m.
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The last meeting of the Wilson,
Marshall and Talbot Club of West
minister district, was held Tuesday
night last at the Opera House In
Westminster. The attendance was
the largest OF that OF any political
gathering held this year in Carroll
county. The enthusiasm Of the vast
audience was manifested in the fire.
quent and prolonged applause given
the speakers. Mr.. Talbot was suff-
ering from severe cold and advised
by his physician not to make an ad-
dress but he defied his family doctor
and came to EestmIssy1r TO keep his
appointment. He was well rewarded
for his sacrifice and made one Of the
best speeches of his long career on
the stump. He declared that the
Democratic party is united for victory
i'm this campaign and that Wilson
will win by the largest majority any
presidential candidate ever received
voters take the trouble to 60 early to
the polls next Tuesday to help get the
vote out In the midst of his speech
a large photograph Of Mr.. Talbot
was thrown upon the screen by the
IulONluS-plCLuTG HdCAlAC dAu LA6
Western Maryland College Boys VIII
son Club of ninety members, led by
Guy W. Steele, Esq, and Walter zepp,
with Prof. Benson at the piano. sang
the clubs campaign song, entitled
FRED TALBOTT," written to the
tune Of Maryland My Maryland
The applause was deafening. Mr.
Talbot again and again thanked the
vast audience for his enthusiastic
reception and pledged himself to be
in the future as he has been in the
past the representative of all the peo-
pie of the Second Congressional Dis
trict If reelected next Tuesday.
Mr.. Marbury held the attention OF
the audience throughout his address
by the c1earness and fairness with
which he handled the issues of the
campaign. He won his hearers from
the start by his concessions to his
opponents of the same sincerity of
purpose that he claimed for Wilson
and the Democratic cause He de-
clared the tariff the paramount issue
of the campaign and announced that
the Democratic policy of revision OF
the tariff downward" would mean the
same after Wilson's election that IL
means now and not be as during the
last presidential campaign four years
ago merely campaign slogan to
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County Commissioners.

The board of County Commissioners
met in its Office Monday, all the mem
bers being present.
Mr.. W. Philip Englar resigned as a
member Of the board Of commission
ers of the Uniontown turnpike and
Mr. G. Fielder Gilbert, of Uniontown,
was appointed in his stead.
"a petition of Charles w. Young and
19 others was filed with the board
praying for the opening OF new road
from Copperville to- a point On the
Union Bridge road near Otterdale
school house. The board appointed
Messrs. Thaddeus Starr, Hezekiah
Study and Samuel Harnish as exam
iners for the road.
The board will sit next month TO
pay the road bills for the several dis
tricts OF the county ON the following
dates
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Pa, October 25, aged 73 years, II
months and days Her husband,
Daniel Groscost,} - died seven years
ago. Eight children survive them,
three at home Their relatives are
living mostly in Adams county and
York county. Pennsylvania, and also
in Carroll county, Maryland. She
was sick less than twenty-four hours
and died, of heart asthma. The fu-
neral was a very large one and took
place On Monday morning at $50
o'clock. Services were held in the
German Reformed Church in New
Chester, Pa, by Rev. w. A. Korn, Phi.
D., of New Oxford, and Elder w. T..
Roop, of near this city Interment
was in the cemetery adjoining. the
church. z= a1 -E-r-1
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Shriner.

William Shriner, 70 years old, died
Wednesday Mt his home, 1880 West
Franklin street, Baltimore. of a COM
plication OF diseases. Mr. Shriner
had not enjoyed good health for over
year. He is survived by his widow,
two sons, Raymond E. Shriner and
Charles M. Shriner, and one daugh-
ter, Ina C. Shriner. He was broth
er of Thomas Shriner, Of Carroll
county, and J. A. Shriner, of Mont
gomery county. Brief services will
be conducted at the house this even
ing at s o'clock, after which the body
will be brought to Uniontown, Carroll
county, for burial.
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Klunk.

Lewis Klunk died Friday. October
25, on the J. Emory Bair farm, near
Gettysburg, Pa, aged go years and 2S
days.
He is survived by his wife and four
children, Mrs. Harry Livelsberger, Of
McSherrystown; Mrs George Arnold,
Of York; Anna Mae and Bertha
Klunk, at home; and by the follow
ing sisters and brothers, Martin, of
Tillghman Island, Md Henry. of
BonaneauNlle; Gregory, or Coates
Vile; Mrs. Louisa Orendorff, of this
city; Mrs. Mary Yingling and Mrs.
Clara Mummert, Of McSherrystown.
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Orphans Court.

Monday, October 2Sth.-Irvin e.
Buckingham, executor of Nehemiah
Buckingham, deceased, returned sales
Of personal property and real estate.
Mary a. Magee, eXecutrix of Joshua
Magee, deceased, settled her first and
final account.
Letters of administration on the es-
tate of Elizabeth L. Diffenbaugh, late
of Carroll county, deceased, were
granted to Emily J. Burns, who re-
ceived warrant to appraise and or
der to notify creditors.
Letters Of administration on the es-
tate Of Emily j. Lambert, late Of Car
roll county, deceased, were granted
to Arthur S. lambert and Margaret
ia Lambert, who received warrant to
appraise and order to notify creditors.
Tuesday, October 29th- Letters
of administration on the estate of
Elizabeth A. Smith, late of Carroll
county, deceased, were granted to
Edward Smith, who received warrant
to appraise and order to notify credi-
tors.
Letters of administration on the es-
tate Of Margaret G. Russell were
granted to John Phillips, who receiv-
ed order to notify creditors.
George I'll. Hunt. John c. Hunt and
Christian r. Hunt, executors of Chis-
tian F Hunt, deceased, settled their
first and final account.
Harry r. DeVries, administrator, w.
a., of John c. DeVries, deceased, re
turned an additional inventory OF
money and settled his first and final
account.
The sale of real estate of Nancy
Arnold, deceased; John G. Hoffman,
executor, finally ratified and confirm
ed
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CHAS. Z. FINK, ESQ.,, PRE-
SIDES AT BIG DEMOCRATIC
RALLY,
Hon. !. Fred. Q. Talbot, Hon. VIM. l..
Marbury and Others Make Addresses
Other Meetin&S I'm County.

catch votes, as our Republican friends
then used it. Disclaiming any dis
position to indulge in personal criti-
cism of Colonel Roosevelt, Mr. Mar
bury attacked the Roosevelt doctrine
Of the recall Of judicial decisions and
showed how by adopting the Colonel's
own ideas his friend, Barnes, of New
York, might have the doughty Colonel
himself consigned for life or god
behavior to DEVILS Island, as the
ancient Athenians were wont to ban
ish those distinguished citizens whom
the majority for the moment op-
posed.
John Phelps, Esq, of the Baltimore
Bar, was also one of the speakers.
DR. ]. II. Billingslea, the President
Of the Club, presented Charles F..
Fink, Esq, Of the Westminster Bar,
who presided at the meeting and in
troduced the speakers. Mr..
Fink was particularly happy in his
Introductory remarks and at the close
of the evening made a strong appeal to
every Democrat in the county to go
early to the polls and to take with
him as many other Democrats as pos
sible and get the vote out early next
Tuesday. He called attention to the
manner of marking the ballot this
year, that only two (X) marks are
required to vote the ticket, one to be
made in the square to the right of
the names of Wilson and Marshall
and the other in the square to the
right Of the name of J. Fred. c. Tai
bott for Congress, which will befound
on the right Of the ballot.
Next Tuesday night, the Opera
House has been engaged by the Club
for the purpose of receiving election
returns. A special effort will be
made to obtain early and accurate
returns which will be announced to
the Club members and their friends
who are urged to be present by eight
o'clock.
CHARLES o. CLEMSON,
Secretary Of the Club
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ZelJp,

Word has been received here of the
death at Nokomis, ILL.,, Of Judge David
Il. Zepp, native of Carroll county,
who removed to Nokomis about AZ
years ago. He was several times
member. of the Illinois Legislature,
served a term on the bench and was
repeatedly superintendent of the No
komis public schools. His wife, who
survives him, was Miss Ella Beaver,
daugher of the late Jacob Beaver, OF
this city, where they were married in
1874
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-11-01

William =. Short, head OF the firm of
John Fl. Short & Sons, who operate
q planning mill and saw factory at
5-11 Uhler street, Baltimore, will vote
for Gov. Wilson, the Democratic
nominee Tor the Presidency.
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Grace Lutheran Chnrrh.

sermon in the morning, sThe
EthiOplan.' In the evening, tsOut
o. Egypt" At both services Rev. H..
~ Ayres, missionary for 14 years
in Africa, will deliver short address,
q. Monday night he will address
The large Thank Offering meeting Of
the Missionary Societies and exhibits
hts African curios.
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WheatIey.

George W. Wheatley, aged "a years,
died Monday at his home at Wood
stock. from cancer of the stomach,
He was superintendent of the fields
par mines at Woodstock until six
months ago, when he was compelled
to retire, owing to his health. Mr..
Wheatley was also known AZ a hunt
er, having trained some of the finest
raccoon and opossum dogs in the
State. He il survived by his widow.
Mrs. Rozetha Wheatley, and three
sons, George w. Wheatley, Jr., Of
Ellicott City; Frank Wheatley, Of
Sykesville, and James Wheatley, of
Woodstock.
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DEMOCRATS NEXT TUESDAY rs
ELECTION. DON'T FORGET TO
VOTE.
BaSTer--LOWe,

Mr.. Ira Jacob Basler and Miss Rosa
M. Lowe, both OF Carroll county,
we're married Wednesday afternoon
~ $50 o'clock at Salem Lutheran
parsonage by Rev. wv 8 Hersh.
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Baker.

Margaret Elizabeth Baker. infant
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William E..
Baker, died Thursday, October 31, at
Bird Hill. Her age was / year, T.
month and Ill days.
Funeral services will he held at
Deer Park Methodist Protestant
Church, on Saturday morning, at lT
o'clock, Rev. J. wv. Bauscher offfciat-
ing. Interment will be made i'm the
adjoining cemetery II. O. Sharrer
undertaken, f4it al a.,
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Retired Banker and Prominent Ctt"
zen-Funeral This Morning.
MIR. William A. Cunningham. one of
the most prominent citizens OF the
county died at his home, Prospect
Hill, this city, betweeni2 and o'clock
Wednesday morning at the age OF ~
years.
Born in Baltimore on May q, 1929,
Mr.. Cunningham received his educa-
ton in the public schools of that city.
Early in life he was employed as
clerk by Samuel Kirk e Sons. silver
smiths of Baltimore. later ne was
clerk in. the National Marine and
Citizens National Bank, oG that city.
He married Miss Mary j.. Horenp pf
Baltimore, early in October 1855.
Just before the war his health fa1l-
ing, MIR Cunningham came to Carroll
county. AS the railroad was then
only completed as far az the Tannery,
his household goods had to be hauled
from that point here by teams. He
Branch. one mile west Of here and
lived there until he was elected cash.
ier of the First National Bank or
w
through the efforts Of Messrs. Alfred
Troxal, Augustus Shriver and others
in 1865. Before he resigned the
cashiership, 10 years later, It's stock
had risen to about 100 per cent above
par.
1t was during this period that Mr.
Cunningham organized three Natlonai
banks on the Eastern Shore OF Mary
land the Salisbury National, Center
Vile National and )Denton National.
In 1870, with the late John l.. Re1f-
snider and Reuben a. Holmes OF the
old Baltimore Gas Company, MT.
Cunningham organized the Westm1ns-
ter Gas Light Company, and for years
gave much time and attention to It's
affairs.
AT the time of the Taylor Manufac-
turing Company's trouble and A. ID.
Schaeffer's death, he was CHOSEN
cashier of the Farmers and Mechan-
lics' National Bank, which position ne
held until succeeded by his son, John
H. Cunningham. in 1892. Since then
until his death he had lived quietly
at his home place on Doyle avenue
Mr.. Cunningham was an enthusias-
tic Free Mason and his name is on
the honor roll of the Grand Lodge Of
Maryland. In the records OF the
Maryland Commandery No. 1 compiled
in July, 1910 it is stated that he was
one Of the "stand-bys" OF the Com
mandery. He was charter member
of Grace Lutheran Church. In poll
tics he was a Republican though he
never ran for Office.
He is survived by his wife, his
daughter Mrs. George ID. Fundenberg,
lof Pasadena, CAL; and two sons, John
H. Cunningham, Of this city, who was
the Republican candidate for Comp
troller last year; and Frank p. Cum
ningham, Of Washington, d. c.
Funeral services were held this
morning at 1870 o'clock at his late
residence. Rev William FL. Hetrick
officiating. Interment was made i'm
Westminster Cemetery. The pail
bearers were members OF Door-to-
Virtue Lodge. There was also a
guard Of honor Of members Of the
Maryland Commandery, Knights
Templar, Of Baltimore. T. 9. Sharrer
funeral director.
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Bowers.

Eva Marie Bowers, aged 4 years
and IL days, youngest daughter Oh
Mr.. and Mrs. George wv. Bowers, died
Sunday evening, October 26, at the
home of her parents after several
weeks of severe illness.
The child's condition puzzled sew
eral eminent physicians though every
effort was made to alleviate her suff-
ering. From early infancy the baby
showed unusual brightness and was
beloved By all who knew her. The
loss OF this precious child comes as
a great blow to her devoted parents
and relatives.
Funeral services were held at
Salem Methodist Episcopal Church
Tuesday, October 20, conducted By
Rev. Harry Hall. Interment was made
in the cemetery adjoining. Pallbear-
ers were Arthur Zepp, Arthur Du-
vail, Gurney and Wesley Stuller.s
Clifton Waltz funeral direoton
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FOMlhIe.

Henry II. Fowble died Oh October
5l. The funeral will take place at
Hampstead tomorrow. go
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tttl.OgCtDgt,..--

Mrs Louisa Spangler Groscost died
at her residence near New Chester,
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Examine Your Ballot Democrats!

The square opposite Wilson and Marshall is large
ballot vote the given
through county. The square
marked you how to
your ticket correctly.
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DEATHS

DEATH OF VIM. A. CUNNINGHAM.
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Meeting mt Barnhart'S Store Near
Deep Run.

A large meeting of citizens of Man
chester and Myers districts was held
Thursday night at Barnhart's Store.
The Carroll County Reed Band of
Deep Run, furnished excellent music
Addresses were made by Charles o.
Clemson and Michael E. Walsh, both
Of the Westminster Bar.