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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-09-20

guest of the family of her uncle, J. L.
Sample of Cottonwood, for the past
five weeks. returned to her home at
Big Springs today.
Found-Bunch of keys in front of
Smiths drug store. BY paying for
this ad owner may get same at Eagle
office
j. l. McGregor, a student of Bryan
Baptist Academy, went to his home
at Millican today to spend the week
end with his parents.
Don't get hot and lose your temper
cooking cake when you can get what
you want in fancy cakes at Hens
airing Bros.
Mrs. s. w. Burns, after a pleasant
visit to the family of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. B. Sanders, went to Montgomery
today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-09-20
New Residence.

Mrs. j. l.. Bate has removed Ler
former residence to the south part of
the lot and is erecting new two
story residence on the site formerly
occupied by the old building. 1t is
rapidly nearing completion and will
be quite a desirable addition to the
residence portion of that section Of
the city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-09-20
H. T. Ross and M. G. Buchanan of

H. T. Ross and NJ. G. Buchanan of
Harvey were in the city today.
Lowney's vesta creams, one-pound
boxes. NJ. II. James drug store.
Miss Eta Court of Houston is a
guest Of Miss Anita Park in this city.
f. j. Huey, who is auditing the
city's books, went to Houston today.
Lowney's chocolates and bonbons.
M. H. James drug store.
Fresh stock of all varieties of tur-
nipseed in bulk at Haswell's Book
Store.
Miss Essie McSwain of Rock
Prairie was visitor to the city to-
day.
Miss Rowena Rhodes went to Hous-
ton yesterday afternoon to visit reIa-
tives.
Miss Annie Laurie Weaver went TO
Groesbeeck today to visit relatives
and friends.
Everything the market affords in
fresh fruits and vegetables. Hardy
Newton.
J. J. Riley was Reliance visitor
to the city today and called on The
Eagle.
For sale or trade for good corn,
one zig gray horse seven years old.
Frank Myers.
You like them, You know you do
We have them. Picked pigs feet.
Hensarling Bros.
Miss Ruth Cawthon of FL Paso ar
rived in the city today and will be
guest OF Mrs. G. w. McMichael.
More business than a cranberry
merchant. That's us. Try our cram
berries. Hensarling Bros.
Mrs. A. L. Sanders, who has been
visiting the family of d. d. McAlpine,
returned to Navasota today.
Nunnally's candies, Blanke Wen.
neker's candies, all cold and on ice.
Hardy Newton.
Mrs F. j. Thornton of Electra ar
rived in the city today and is a guest
OF c. II. Weaver and family.
We are not fresh. neither are Our
clerks, but try our vegetables. They
are. Hensarling Bros.
Adair Cox OF Dallas was in the city
yesterday afternoon and last night, a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler Haswell.
Lowney's crest chocolates, one-half
pound and one-pound boxes NJ. H.
James drug store.
Z. c. Parker of Wellborn, after
spending yesterday in the city, left
for Navasota in the afternoon.
Something you use every day and
II must be the best. We have it.
Fresh ham mad sliced bacon. Try It,
Hensarling Bros,
Miss Ludmilla Hajek left yester-
day afternoon for Brookshire, at
which place she will teach the coming
year.
This is benefit night at the New
Princess Theatre for the Daughters
of the Confederacy. An extra strong
bill has been arranged. Help gold
cause.
The Passing Parade; or The Blue
and Grey United" is easily the fea-
ture of an extra strong bill tonight
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-09-20
For Sale.

One hundred and forty-acre Brazos
bottom farm, in the ieyee district and
1Ols miles from Bryan; 135 acres in
cultivation, 8 acres timber; three
houses. Small cash payment and long
time on balance. Apply to
j. W. Bats.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-09-20
Notice to A. & NJ. Residents.

will have my wood saving outfit
at College Monday and Tuesday, Sep
TENDER 20 and "a. All parties wishing
wood sawed phone 3s1 in Bryan or
see me on campus T. W. Cole.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-09-20

Excitement on Main Street.

Quite a little excitement was ere
ated on Main street-abont-noon today
by horse becoming frightened at an
automobile and attempting to run
away. A negro man and woman were
in the buggy and the horse ran into
another buggy and a wagon ani
broke the buggy up pretty badly. The
woman fell from the buggy badly
frightened. but neither she nor tne
man with her were hurt.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-09-20
Young Men Wanted.

want two energetic, dependable
young men to deliver goods in the
city. Hardy Newton
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-09-20
For Sale.

Forty acres on College road near
car line. at $50 an acre; easy terms.
Apply to j. w. Bats.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
OBITUARY.
Wallace B, Stsbbins.

Wallace 5. Stebbins died at noon on Wednesday at apartments at the Mo- hican. He had been i'll for two weeks, suffering from paralysis of the brain, and for three days death has been ex- pected momentarily. MT. Stebbins was 72 years old. He is survived by his wife and brother, Julius Stubbins, of Canada.
 MT. Stebbins has for 47 years been an attache of the imperial customs service of China. Since January, 1910, he had been here on leave of absence. He was preparing to return to China and resume his duties at Shanghai when the revolution broke out and postponed his departure pending the settlement of difficulties. Business in terests of MT. Stebbins in China suf- fered by his absence and worry over these caused his illness.
 MT. Stebbins was born in New Lon don, son of Capt. James F. Stebbins, a. famous master of whaling ships. His mother was Charlotte Haynes.
 MT. Stebbins was known as one of the fathers of the staff in China. At the time the English government col lected China's customs MT. Stebbins became connected with the service. Al the expiration of a treaty with the BrluSn, CIlnd LOOK over IH6 COlleC- tions and Mir. Stebbins was one of the four Anglo -Saxons to be retained. Two years ago, when he came home. Mir stebbins said, though 69, he still had ambitions. He wanted to remain in the customs department of China for five years longer, making 1t exactly 8 half century. He had visited his na- tive country and city II times.
 Mir. Stebbins married about IS years ago Mrs. Tillie Lloyd of New York Both MT. and Mrs. Stebbins had great faith in the possibilities of the China man and discussed with pleasure tc their hearers the results of their oh- servstions.
 Mir. stebbins was a Mason of the Ancient. Free and Accepted order, hay ing been raised in the year 1882 ir Braine~d lodge, No 102, of New Ion don. He held membership in all o' the other New London bodies of Ma sonrv.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

been in charge of the property for the post ever since. showing that his ser vices have been appreciated and have proved his competency to fulfill the duties of the position.
 Exterior of Building Unchanged
 Preserving the exterior of the build ing as it always has been but making some changes in the interior to adant 1t to their uses, the post has preserved the building with all it's historic asso- ciations Besides making a fitting post home and a place where the post meetings are held, a number of other organizations hold meetings there the rentals from which aid materially in deIraylng the expenses of the building and keeping the post free from debt. The building stands upon a lot 75 feet square and the property is owned by the post free and clear, being original ly purchased for $S,000, besides which from S3,000 10 S4.000 has been laid out upon it since they have owned it.
 The Old War Office.
 One of the points of particular in terest about the building is the old war office of Governor Buckingham on the main floor, which is used as a mu- scum and contains a large number of relics, both from the Civil and the Revolutionary war This is always a point of attraction to visitors to the home, of whom there are many during the year.
 In the course of the last If years there have been "A funerals of veter- ans held from the Memorial and sev- eral funerals of members of the Wom-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
In Buckingham Memorial IA Years
Sedgwck Post Mo- l. G. A. R., Has Occupied Historic Build ing For Nearly Decade and Half - Quatermaster Sergeant Stocking in Charge For Similar Period.

ans Relief corps. Two weddings have taken place there. On tiagstan Tn front of the building due observance Of all the national anniversaries is made by the running up of Old Glory, while upcn the death of member of the post the flag Is always raised at haf mast.
 Mir. Stocking Native of Manchester.
 Although tvs -'ears past the four score mark, Quartermaster Sergeant Stocking is still active and able to at tend to his duties as custodian of the building, calling for services which are by no means light. Manchester, Conn.,, was his birthplace, Jan. "A, 1880, and he received the name of Sabura Steb- bins Stocking. The family moved to Norwich in 1892. When a young man Mir. Stocking learned the trade of a cabinet maker with George W. smith and was employed here until 1852, when he moved to Boston. In this city in 1854 he was married by Rev. Dr. Bond of the Second Congregational church to Miss NJ. Louise Carter, daughter of the late Samuel Carter and they removed to Leominster Mass. in 1858, where Mir. Stocking carried on 8 furniture making busi- ness.
 Belonged to Norwich Light Infantry.
 Military affairs had always claimed MT. Stockings interest as a young man and he belonged to the old Norwich Light infantry, Captain Converse, in 1850. and later to the Ninth Msssacf1u- setts. the crack militia regiment of the Bay State. In 1861 the Ninth regiment enlisted entire, becoming the 18th Massachusetts volunteers, at Worces- ter, Mr. Stocking enlisting as com missary sergeant, later becoming guar termaster sergeant and brigade com missary. During part of his war ser vice he was located in Washington In charge of the government bakery. After the war Mir Stocking located ! in New York in 1866 in the furniture l business, where he remained until 1902, when after making, buying and selling furniture for 64 years he returned to ! Norwich to make his home, and has l resided here since.
 A Veteran Mason. ! He joined Sedgwick post in 1893 and for the last 10 years has been quarter master sergeant.
 | He is a veteran Mason, and one oi | the oldest in the state, having beer raised in 1864 in Wilder lodge in Leo minister, Mass.
 Belonged to Old Fire Companies.
 Fire companies were another inter.
 est which claimed his enthusiastic sup. port in his early days and he was z member of the old Hudson, No. 1, en- zine in Norwich in 1S49, and of tht Hancock company, No. 1. at Charles town, when he lived in Boston. A the same time he devoted considerable
 attention to music, playing the drums cymbals and the reed pipe, and he re
 calls with pleasure that he played 1T the first band that Gilmore ever pa raded in Boston.
 MT. Stocking is a member of thu 18th Regimental association of Wor- cester, Mass, of the Army and Navy
 club of Connecticut, of the Triple Al. | liance association of New York, of thu
 Norwich Board of Trade, the New London County Horticultural societ!
 and an honorary member of the Ordel of United American Mechanics.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Lost siuht of One Eve.

Friday afternoon, while priming a battery used in the explosion of dyna- mite blasts at the site of the new tuberculosis sanatorium, at Thames vile, William N Madison accidentally set off the percussion cap, and the flame sweeping the side of his face, in stantly destroyed the sight of his left eye Madison received medical atten- ton, and on Tuesday was taken to the Backus hospital, where an operation will be performed to save the other eye, which, though uninjured. might become sympathetically affected. Nal lison is about 45 years old and re- sides on Baltic street. He is employed by A. N. Carpenter. with whom he has been for the past twelve years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Getting RGadyforEaster

Nearly everybody is-and did you notice how early Easter comes this year--nsxt Sunday, the Eth of April-- every minute brings it nearer and nsarsr-a few brief days and Easter will have come and gone. Some have already completed their Easter shop ping, many haven't commenced, but don't you think today is the proper time to commence to do seme of it7
 It surely is a pleasant task to doff one's winter garments and don the lighter, brighter Spring garments.
 We're commencing to be very busy now in every department, Mems and Young Mems Suits, Boys Clothing; Furnishings, Shirts, Underwear, Easter Nsekwear and Hosiery, Hats. So much so it is inadvissble to put off until tomorrow the shopping that may be better done today
 Mems Suits, SIP. and up to $so.
 Boys Suits, $5. and up to &to.
 You'll want a Suit for Easter; don't wait for the last of the week and the last of the assortment; come in to- day and have a better assortnnsnt and plenty of time to make a sslee' tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
NINETY-THlRD BIRTHDAY.
Many Callers to Congratulate Mrs.
 Elizabeth Littefied.

Mrs. Elizabeth Littlefeld, 95 years old on Wednesday, spent the day in al- most youthful vigor, as with her younger sister. Mrs. O. A. Kinney, she received the calls of many friends who came to congratulate her and express good wishes at her home, No. II Nc Kinley avenue. Many gifts of flowers showed the kindly thought of others who could not call and there was a shower of post cards and letters from those more distant, all bearing mes sages of love and kindly interest in her birthday anniversary.
 Among one of the pleasant remind CTS of the week was book from Mrs. Littlefield's daughter in Seattle, con taining an account ofthe way the wOm- en of Seattle had recalled their may or, proceeding in which Mrs. Little field expressed particular interest. In the full use of all her faculties, her interest in the progress of events in the world is acute, and she showed that 9S years meant as little to her as 60 or 70 mean to many another person.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
FOR INDIGESTION
Bad Dreams, Nervousness, 5iIiousnsss,
 and All Stomach Misery.

Go to the Lee 6 Osgood Co. today; don't procrastinate - get fifty cent box of MONA stomach tablets and get rid of that annoying gas, sour ness, heartburn, bloating and heavi- ness. Lee & Osgood guarantee them.
 There wouldn't be so many deaths from acute indigestion if sufferers would constantly carry few MI-O- MA tablets with them.
 Read this from a man 64 years old and then decide whether you prefer to suffer longer or not
 T am on my second box of Ml-O- MA. l received relief after taking two doses. l feel like a different man am 64 years old and MONA is the best thing l ever used for stomach trouble. ."-J. NJ. Burger, R. r. D. No. 3. box 58, Wooster, Ohio. Fifty cents for large box of stomach tablets at The Lee & Osgood Co. and druggists everywhere
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Poauetanuck Notes.

Mrs. Fred Walter and Mrs. Maude McCloud of Worcester are visiting their parents and friends in Norwich and POquetanuck.
 Raymond Glazier who has been vis- iting his parents in Elliott, Conn, has returned to Worcester. Mass.
 A surprise party was given Andrew Baral Saturday evening. Many were present and a delightful time was en- joyed,
 Repairs and general Improvements are being made to the houses owned by B. Lucas & Co.,, the work of tearing down the old store being under way.
 Tuesday evening some rooms in the Lucas mill began running nights to catch up with orders.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Park for New London.

New London will soon have a 1O0- acre park of the most picturesque and charming natural scenery The park commissioners have decided to pur- chase the property of the Bates family, fronting on Jefferson avenue and ex- tending into the town of Waterford. It is a large tract of land, over 100 acres. and contains what is known as Gates woods. It abounds in huge boulders, hills and ravinen and lends itself easily to landscape treatment. When laid out with walks and roads, it will be one of the most attractive pieces of park land to be found.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
PERSONAL

Local friends learn that Capt. Charles E. Nash is i'll at his home on Fishers island.
 Mrs. William Lund and daughter Doris of Norwich are visiting Mrs. M. R. Darrow in Mantle.
 George T. Brazil and George A. Martin of New London were in Nor wich early in the week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Howard P. Dram of Quaker Hill are guests of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Roberts at Stafford.
 William Courtney, who is employed by Charles Hopkins at Eagleville. was a recent visitor at his home in Nor wich.
 Mrs. Henry N, Percy, who has been a Iatient at the Backus hospital for ten weeks, has returned to her home and g slowly improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Matsrford psIanates for raft.

Fred $. Simpson and Walter I. Bar rett were chosen delegates to the state convention by the republicans of Wa terford in caucus held at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. They were in structed for Taft.
 Edward C.. Hammond was chairman of the caucus and Fred E. Comstock clerk The following town committee was chosen, the committee to select its own chairman: Fred E. Comstock, James c. Smith, Peter Taylor, Edward c. Hammond, William F. H. ChappeTl.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
MASONIC VETERANS.
Proceedings of 41st Reunion Contain Sketch of the Late William Mckee.

The local members of the Masonic Veterans of Connecticut have received the Trinted record of the proceedings of the 41st annual reunion of the as- soeiation, which was heid at St. AL hans iodge. Guilford. June 22, 1911, The pamphlet contains a cut of the late William Mckee Of Norwich, who was the eldest Mason in Connecticut and for some time previous to his death held the veteran jewel. There is also an account of MT. McKee's 8 Masonic career.
 The next meeting of the association will be held at Manchester on the fourth Thursday of June, 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

F. Joe Grimm, Danbury, Conn, lde rived such splendid results from the use of Foley Kidney Pills that he wants others to know about it. Kid ney trouble which resulted from a cold caused me great deal of distress. ] had severe pains in my back and lower limbs and always felt tired and mlser- able. l took Foley Kidney Pills and they acted very promptly and now aft CT a few doses 1 have no trace of my former trouble and am completely cured Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
RUSHING EASTER TRADE.
After the Winter Buyers Glad to Get a ChanceNto Supply Their Needs-In- crease in PasehaItide Gift Giving A Pointer for Shoppers.

Leftover March winds did their best to make Wednesday disagreeable, but had no appreciable effect on the num- Der of shoppers, stores being crowded and buying lively all day long, Not only dealers in hats and garments mo- ticed the encouraging stimulus of Easter's approach. but shoe merchants, dealers in mems furnishings, every merchant who IS a special purveyor to the demands of Paschal week, got a satisfactory share of trade before the day was done.
 The fact that Good Friday is a holi- day as well as a holy day for many, offering an opportunity for week end outings, did much to send buyers after spring supplies and travellers needs. Trains and trolleys brought many who have been kept away from the stores by the severity of the winter good spenders all, and liberal customers.
 Noting the crowds. 1t was interest ing to watch the selections of Easter f1nery. Neckwear, gloves, hose, veils, waists, lingerie, guimpes, children's hats and clothing, slips, separate skirts, dainty parasols. coats, suits, hats-every department in every store seemed busy and each merchant ap peared encouraged to believe that there would be an immense volume of trade today.
 PaschaI Gift Giving.
 Time was when flowers alone were the staple Easter gift. Now the Pas chaltide has become sort of glorified Little Christmas and hundreds find pleasure in sending or bearing remem- l brances to friends. the gift varying with means or inclination from tiny card with the cheery wish "A Happy Uoe fr 1Rfe n- denae cards candy, baskets of fruit or l flowers, dainty aprons, or other articles for personal use or adornment relig- 1 ious articles, rosaries, prayer books, l Bibles, hymnals, crucifiXes, ct al. Pots of blossoming plants are always in fla vor, as are flowers of every hue, al- though many stick to blossoms espe- cially suggestive of spring and springs beginning.
 The children are not forgotten Nov cities in chicks. bupnies, gay Easter eggs, candy boxes and toys are provid- 1 ed IS favors for them. Easter Apparel. The real Easter needs with the ma- | jority, of course, are things to wear 1 primarily suits and hats. Milliners' delft fingers had turned out some talk l ing models Wednesday to crown Mi lady's proud head in the Easter fash | ion parade.
 A smart black and white derby in fancy straw had standing quills of straw, with lace and braid ornament. A lilac and black maline twisted toque had for trimming touffe of silk lilacs.
 Fancy silver and white straw was utilized in developing a turban with | black straw brim, trimming of plaided gray and white silk and black velvet wing effect.
 Very striking was a red mixed straw turban, with big red satin loops and 1 perky red wings.
 A modest gray hat in straw had a wreath of shaded purple velvet pansies and gray satin loops.
 Only two more shopping days before Easter!
 Supply your holiday needs today! For help, suggestions. price hints
 aids to economical and satisfactory
 buying, study The Bulletins adVer-
 tising columns!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
praaaad AIona by TroIlev Car.

Winsted, Conn, April 3.--Mayer Ro- canski, the young son of Harry Ro- canski, was hit by a trolley car this afternoon and dragged 25 feet before the car could be stopped. He has a fractured leg and various cuts and bruises over his body. but the doctors say his condition is not serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

When Sedgwick post, No. 1, c. A. R., meets for its regular session Friday evening at the Buckingham Memorial the meeting will mark the 14th anni- veTsary of their occupancy of this his toric building, the Buckingham man sion and the home of Governor Will liam Buckingham during the Civil war. By purchase from the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad compa- ny, the post came into possession of the property April 1st, 1898, naming it the Buckingham Memorial. and Quar- termaster Sergeant s. s. Stocking has
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Puts End to Bad Habit.

Things never look bright to one with "the blues" Ten to one the trouble is a sluggish liver, filling the system with bilious poison that Dr Kings New Life Pills would expel Try them. ct the joy of better feelings end the blues" Best for stomach, liver and kidneys 25 cents at Lee $ Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Painful Accident in cvmnasiuy,

Miss Priscilla Ford, daughter of Manager E. T. Ford of the Southern New England Telephone company's New London office, while engaging in gymnasium work at the Williams Me- morial institute New London, We'd nesday morning, fell and a splinter from the floor was driven through her leg near the body.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

WalIingford.-T spring the lower floor of the Cnoate house will be re- modeled and made into a dormitory. A new laundry will be built and in all probability a new tennis court will be made directly back of the Hill house.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04

Shelton. - Dr. William Stockwen head of the tuberculosis sanatorium has been appointed delegate to the international congress for the preven- ton of tuberculosis to be held at Rome, Italy April II to 20
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
eroton Delegates Uninstruotsd.

Uninstructed delegates to the state convention to be held at New Haven were elected at the republican caucus al Groton Wednesday night
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-04
Bars Breweries from ownino Saloon.

Lansing, Mich, April 3.-The house today passed the senate bill which prohibits in Michigan the ownership of saioons by breweries. This bill Is one which Governor Osborn strongly urged ct the present extra session of the legislature.