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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
HOW THE TREES WERE NAMED

Did you ever think of how the trees came to be called by their familiar names?
 The magnolia, for instance, was named for Linnaeus, the father of botany" in honor of Pierre Magnol, an eminent botanist, who lived in the seventeenth century,
 When green. the fruit of the cucum- Der tree somewhat resembles a cucurn- ber hence the name of the tree,
 The flowers of the tulip tree-green- ish yellow with dashes of red and orange, standing erect on the spray, bears a marked resemblance to a tu- lip.
 It is held that the name "holly" is a corruption of the word holy, prob amly from the fact that the holy tree is used to commemorate the holy time of Christmas, not only in houses but in churches. The German name, "Christorn," and the Swedish name "Christorn," seem to endorse this statement.
 Burningbush is the appropriate name for this shrub. lit by fiame-col- ored fruit. Spindle-tree is the name by which it is known in Europe, be- cause it's wood was once utilized for the making of spindles.
 The name "horse- chestnut" has been explained in various ways. The fact that the scar of the leaf-stem really resembles the mark of a horses hoof is regarded as the most reasonable explanation of the name.
 The striped maple got it's Nname of 'moosewood' in New England from the fact that the sugar bark and branchlets are the favorite food of the moose.
 The sycamore maple evidently re- ceived it's name by antithesis: the word sycamore is derived from two Greek words, one meaning is and the other mulberry, neither of which appear on the sycamore f1g tree-the sycamore" e"-tnto which Zaccheus climbed to see Jesus pass by.
 Simaq, the Arabic word, gave its name 10 the sumach. The velvet su- mach is really velvety to the eye and to the touch The name staghorn su- mach refers to the likeness between the forking leafess branches and 2 stag's horn.
 The name locust is attributed tc the Jesuit missionaries who are said to have conceived this to be the tret
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
CARE oE MILK AT HOME

Clean milk is desirable at all times, but particularly is 1t important at this season of the year that it shall not |. be dirty, that it shall be cool and fresh It Is during the hot weather that these three conditions demand the Etrictest attention and it is a matter in which the householder has just as Important a part to play as the milk fnan. The latter should measure up
 o his responsibility in keeping his ftables in the pink of condition and Likewise fin the cooling and care of fhe milk until 1t is delivered. Con ditions in this regard are much bet fer than they have been, but there should he constant surveillance to see that it is maintained. Undoubt- edly fin many instances milkmen nay better attention 10 the milk than the consumers.
 In an investigation which was con ducted in Newark it was found that much of the trouble with milk comes from the care 1t gets in the home. Pasteurized milk taken from a home cupboard was found to have a bac- NNiiaA Nphteut ot 1SfVVvfVoV per cuDlC centimeter. The average count of a number of samples Of milk gathered in homes was 13s00,000, as against an average of something over coco, Q GOO for the flthiest of the milkshops, showing that the danger turks in the care given it at home High tenn perature and age tend to the increase of the bacterial life and thus makes it more dangerous to health. Milk should be kept out of the sun and at a temperature of 50 degrees Fahren- heit or under. and in a covered con tainer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE.
 AWAkES.
The Story of a Pine Tree.

One time pine tree stood alone. He felt proud and stately. He often won- dered what good he could do in this great. wide world. One day while he was pondering over this two men came along and stopped and admired his beauty, and said:
 What fine material there is in that tree for looring!"
 So they had it cut down and drew it to saWmill and had it made into nice boards, and then sent it to New York. It so happened that they were building e battlship. These boards were made into beautiful flooring for the captains cabin.
 If the tree once was proud, imagine it's pride now. It thought:
 Now I will see some of the great world"
 After making a trip around the world and visiting Yokohama, Sydney, Lon don and other great cities, the ship returned home, and all were resting peacefully in New York harbor, when one day war was declared.
 "Oh! I did not expect this" the tree said, and felt very much frightened.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
A Trin in the Woods.

One day, as was out taking walk in the wood, I came to a place near the bank of a river, where I heard the rattling of chain in some bushes nearby.
 I made my way through the bushes and found enclosed in a trap a large animal of the rat species It had q large, flat tail, and webbed feet One foot was caught in a trap which some one had set for the animal, knowing where it lived. I went out of the bushes to cut a large club to kill the animal with. I had been gone about five minutes and returned, only to find the rat gone.
 Knowing the habits of the animal, I returned the next day about the same hour .and waited for the return of the rat. But I waited in vain. for no ami nal came back. Whether he was scared by his experience do not know. This was my first and last adventure of this kind and I shall never forget it.
 JAMES c. McNALLY, Age 12.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
sownd ssads in Rnras

Dear Uncle Jed: In the last week of March l planted some tomato seeds in a box. They came up in two weeks I watered them every day and they grow very fast. When the tomatoes were about two inches high I transplanted some, but these all dled Those in the box are three inches high now.
 A week ago Saturday I planted some cabbage, pepper, radish, lettuce and tomato seeds in a box. They are all up now except the peppers.
 Outdoors there are a number of wild flower in blossom. There are cow slip spice-bush and shad- bush. I am trying to see now many different kinds of flowers I can find.
 Yours truly.
 CHRISTOPHER DEAN, Age 10.
 Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
Two Little Girls.

Mary and Alice were the only chill dren belonging to MT. and Mrs. Rand ly. Mary was gentle, humble and more quiet child in the neighborhood was not to be seen, while Alice, on the contrary. was wild and of a saucy character.
 She was their little boy her par ents would say, so Alice was allowed to run around and do just as she pleased.
 Mary was sent to Grandma Randy because Alice was annoyed at her presence.
 Mrs. Randy never thought that she was spelling Alice. and did everything to please her.
 One day in June neat little letter was placed in Mrs. Randly's hand, and as she read it she was far from think ing how hard Mary had tried to make it look neat She tossed it over on the writing desk and looked displeased
 When Mr. Randy came home and saw the letter he noticed with pleas ure how neat it looked. He had long ago helped his wife in spelling Alice, but she was far from having the best place in his heart. He liked Mary's quiet little ways and carefully placed the letter in his coat pocket.
 This letter had said that Grandma NlHllEtl <AliCt lO CbIlle anu see tleTt anu if her mother would be lonely she would send Mary over for a change.
 When Alice heard of this she did not want to go, saying that Grandma thought little girls were, or ought to be, wax dolls; but after a while she consented and said:
 Tt will be great fun to see Grand ma scolding all the time and hide her glasses, so she won't see quite so we'll"
 Two weeks later another letter came and Mrs Randy was delighted. She did not see that the stamp was crook 1 ed, the words spelled wrong and all the blots that were on it were big as a ten-cent piece; but Mr. Randy saw all this and explained the matter tC 1 his wife, who consented to send then l both to a boarding school The girls did not remain there long i for mamma missed her boy" anC 1 pape missed his lily"
 Then Mary corrected her one littl, 1 fault and never again said: "Nobod, 1 loves me,' but was very fond of re, i ceiving caresses from her father. AMELIA LANDRY, Age 12.
 Taftvhle.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
Have The Bulletin Follow You

Readers of The Bulletin leaving the city for the seashore, noun tains rural resorts or for Europe nav keep in touch with doings in town by having The Bulletin sent direct 10 them by mail for any period desired - days, weeks or months. Hundreds follow this plan on their annual vacation and return fully informed as to what has been going on during their absence. Orders should be placed with The Bulletin business office.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
My Six Pets.

Dear Uncle Jed I am little girl and I live in Plainfeld near the depot. l have six pets. Two eats; one is all black and his name is Jack: the other one is a tiger cat and his name is Jim. Jack weighs 10 pounds: Jim weighs IA pounds. Jack goes to bed with me every night.
 white, the other is gray
 l have pair of white ducks.
 l am glad it is warm weather, for I like to be out of doors.
 l like to go to school. I have a long walk to my school
 l like to read good stories l have read some of the stories in The Bull letin and liked them very much.
 I know some of the little girls who have written stories for the paper.
 HELEN L. ASHLEY. Age II.
 Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

that supported St John in the Will derness.
 In days when legends gathered about whatever was unusual in na ture. the Redbud, glowing red in the sprlngtlme, was said to blush because Judas hanged himself upon it; hence it's sname "Judas-tree"
 Fancying that they had discswered a substitute for coffee in it's GAeds. the early settlers gave the KeNSmeky coffee tree it's name.
 The sweet pulp that surrounds the seed gives the Honey Locust it's com mon name.
 The Yellow-wood is so named be- cause of the bright clear yellow of the autumn leaves and the color of it's wood.
 It is pointed out that usually the name of an animal attached to a. plant means that the plant in question was believed by the early settlers to be either beneficial or banefl1l to that animal. for example. sheep sorrel, lambkill, catnip, wolfsbane, etc. Dog" and "horse' often mean simply worthless, or coarse, for the early bot anists, it seems, held the dog in slight repute. The name "Doswood." it is held, probably refers to the value of it's astringent bark as a cure for the mango in dogs
 Birch is said to be derived from the Latin batuere, to beat because the fasces of the Roman ictors, which were always made of birch rods, were used to drive back the people.
 The fruit of the Hop Hornbeam so closely resembles that of the common hop-vine that it has given the name to the tree. Hornbeam alludes to the horny texture of the wood. When woodmen need a lever they seek for a Hop Hornbegm, whence its wildwood name of Leverwood.
 Since very early days the word Jack harsh in certain ways has been used as q word of opprobrium. A worthless fellow was Jack. it is pointed out. Therefore the early set tiers finding a worthless oak with dark bark, almost black, named 1t at once "Black Jack as We know it to :. day,
 By some authorities, the name 1 Poplar is thought to be derived from palo, to vibrate or shake. But l others think that the Poplar got it's name from being used in ancient times to decorcte the public places in Rome, where it. was called arnor populi, or tree of the peopla.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
POETRY.
The Best Will Come Back.

Give love, and love to your life will
 flow, And honor will honor meet; And a smile that is sweet will surely
 find A smile that is just as sweet. For life is the mirror of king and
 slave, 'Tis just what we are and do; Then give to the world the best you
 have,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
My Cnon-

Dear Uncle Jed: I thought I would write and tell you about my coon. One day last fall my father and some other men went out coon hunting. The dogs put three coons up a tree and one of the men went up the tree after them. While he was up there the coons jumped. and one was caught by the dogs, and my father caught the other in his hands. He brought it home and put it in box and kept him in there all winter
 This spring my uncle made him a cage and we have got him in there tanning him We feed him almost ev- erything l will close now.
 Your niece,
 BEATRICE KENDALL. Versailles
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

But when the ship came out victorious, it said:
 An, me! This is the proudest day of my, Me-
 So you may see that a lonely pine can become great as well as good. HAROLD P. OSTERHOUT, Age F.
 Mansfield Depot
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

in a barn. When he was only a kitten he was crossing a field On his way he stepped into a rabbit trap. He mewed and mewed, but could not get away.
 Soon he heard some boys and dog coming. Then he tore his foot loose and ran away, That's how he came to be called Limpety.
 HALLAM P. YORK, Age 12. Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
Tnmser and Edith May

Towser is a big. black dog, He Is just as old as Edith May-three years old, but he takes care of Edith.
 Once she went to pick daisies in the field. Every daisy seemed prettier than the last She went farther and farther. At last she was so tired that she fell asleep under a tree. Towser stayed beside her until she aWoke, then he showed her the way home.
 ALICE GORMAN, Age g. Wore a fIfac
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
The Dove and the Bee.

A bee went to a river to get drink of water, for he was thirsty.
 Going too near the edge he fell in and the swift stream carried him away. He might have been drowned, but a dove on the bank threw a tWig into the river and the bee was saved. Some time after a hunter saw the dove and was going to shoot her. Just as he raised his gun the bee flew and stung the man on the hand and made him miss his aim. So the bee saved the doves life.
 MARGARET SANDUSKY.
 Taftville.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
Rules for Young Writers.

l. Write plainly on one side of the paper only and number the pages.
 2. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
 3. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do. not use over 250 words.
 4. Original stories or letters only will be used.
 5. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
 Address all communications to Un- cie Jed, Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
Regulating Rathinu Beaches.

In other words the bathing beach, ca should be neither burlesque shows nor high society events, TT Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

President Taft will still smile if he passes his office over to Wilson. The Colonel will find joy too. in seeing hip do it. The great faunal natural ist likes to kill elephants
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

As an object lesson a bull moose would be a great attraction for Mo- began park. The animal just now in politics Is destined to be a favor ite for the zoo gardens.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

The big trusts are all being taken up in their turn. President Taft can- not be accused of showing favoritism like his predecessor.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Last winter was short 1,173 degrees of heat; but this summer is doing it's best 10 make it good
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

Somebody did a golden deed.
 Somebody proved a friend in need. Somebody sang beautiful song, Somebody smiled the whole day long.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

Who finances the progressive party may not be public issue, but it is of such public interest that the people would like to know.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

It must have been a surprise to the police commissioners of New York when they were informed there was gambling in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

So Roosevelt is coming into Con- necticut. There was a time when he would have been welcomed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

Roosevelt has as much chance of carrying Connecticut as he has of discovering the data Dr. Cook left on Mt Mckinley.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

The Arkansas man who drank car bolic acid for whisley reached the same destination by a shorter route.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

Happy thought for today: It Is commendable thing to have the cour- age of your convictions if you do not make a cent by it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

President Taft is to be notified of his nomination August 1st Roose- welt heard of it some time ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

Having found out that a pound of soap will make 25,344,0OO bubbles, the report should be forwarded to Oyster Bay.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

The admonlton to eat less this sum- mer is hardly necessary. With prices where they are we have to.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

The suffragist plank seems to have floating properties enough for the pol iticians to recognize it as a clinging hope.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

Whether it is heat or humidity which gave 1t it's name. some clergy men have recently abandoned the idea cf bell being 8 place of eternal fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

It doesn't make much difference what frantic men do, for the people are capable of regulating matters in November.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
ergailles.
Shn Wants a Rnnk.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am a little girl years old. l live by the sea. I go to school. l love my cat. want book.
 EDITH LATHRoP.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

The man who shouts loudest Thou shalt not steal" is generally break CT of the commandment, Thou shalt not bear false witness.'
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

New York has a political party en- titled the progressive party and pri- ority gives it place on the ticket. The law doesn't recognize two such par tles On the same uchet
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
One is Safe.

Anyway the oppressive food trust can't corner the strawberry, short cake crop.- Atlanta Constitution.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

The express companies will inag- inc bankruptcy and all kinds of dire results, but the dividends and surplus will continue just the same.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

lt is to be noticed that the new party pays no attention 10 the prima- ries. The primaries go hang, must be the Coloners sentiments now.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

The Colonel claims he unseated Lor- inner; but it looks to the Bulletin as if La Toilette should be mentioned in connection with this achievement.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

A German manufacturer has jhst died and established a precedent. He left all his two and a half millions to his workmen who helped him make it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

It is announced from Paris that the tight skirt will be tighter next season. It looks as though Dame Fashion is bound to burst something.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18

Reformed express rates are an i'm provement upon the proposed senate parcels post bill which doubles post age under the pretence of reform.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
LIMPETN

Ampety was a cat He was bora
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-08-12
Great Peach Crop.

{. A. McCurry, w. p, Poland, Dr.
]. f. Son, f. j. King, DR.. Hardy and
other peach growers are very busy
with their shipments of peaches and
fifty or more cars will be shipped
from here this year. Some of the
growers received permission from the
county attorney to gather fruit on
the Sabbath and worked all day yes
terday gathering and Grating. The
fruit on which returns have oetn
received netted the growers SOC a
bushel less five per cent commiss ,rn.
The peach men are highly pleased
with the crop and with the price
and more orchards will be planted
this fall. DR.. Goodwin has purchased
lands near Provence and will put out
Elberta trees.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-08-12
A Sad Mission,

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Shumate re-
turned Sunday night from Tioga
Texas, where thev were called on
account of the serious illness and
death of Mr.. Shumate's father, NJ.
A. Shumate. The deceased under
went an operation today one week
ago and died Friday and the re-
mains were buried Saturday in Pilot
Point cemetery. He was 50 years of
age. Four children are in the fam
lily, only one of whom was not pres
ent. The absent one resided in San
Francisco and was too far away
to come. Mr.. and Mrs Shumate went
to Wichita Falls, Texas, earlier in
the week and We're present at the
funeral of Mrs. Shumate's father.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-08-12
STORM IN COLLIN COUNTY.

Blue Ridge. Collin County, Texas,
Aug. l1.-Delayed reports show that
at 9 clock Thursday night storm
from the northwest, with rain and
hail visited this county and destroy
ed the Methodist Episcopal church
and removed the Christian church
from its foundation. The Baptist
church was wrecked, but can be
repaired. r. p. Guinn's barn and
several tons of hay were destroyed.
Fues and chimneys suffered Sc
verely, No one has been reported
hurt. The Methodist church at Verna
five miles south of here, is reported
destroyed; also considerable damage
to farm houses and outbuildings. The
hail was small in size, but has dam
aged cotton considerably. Corn was
blown down and fruit trees stripped
of their fruit.
1t rained about half the night, and
ali creeks are out of banks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-08-12
NEW RAILROAD
CHARTERED TODAY
ARDMORE PEOPLE WILL BUILD
TO ASPHALT BEDS AND OIL
FIELDS.

The Aredmore Western lnterurban
Railway company with a capital stock
of 100000 was granted a charter
today to construct and operate a
line of railroad in Southern Oklaho-
ma. Tie officers of the company
are John S. Owens, president; d. f..
Allen, wee president; c. B. Ken
drick. second vice-president and gen.
eral attorney: R. A. White, secre-
tary; w. r. Burnitt, treasurer. The
directors are composed of the Off
GERS named and T. c.. Bridgman and
Jesse l.. Jordan. All the officers
and directors are Ardmoye people
except Mr.. Jordan who resides at
Marietta.
The company proposes to bui'd
an electric line of raiaoad to Spring
er, Woodford, Milo and Oil City The
latter town for the present will be
the terminus. 1t is also planned 70
extend the road to Hewitt, Cornish.
Grady Orr, Petersburg, Oswalt, Cheek.
Brock and back to Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-08-12
New Furniture Store

w. C. Downing has leased the
store west of the Post Drug Com
pany ON Main street and is putting
it in order for The arrival of his
new stock of furniture which Will
arrive during this week. Mr. Down
ing is one of the pioneer merchants
of Ardnlore He has been away
from here for several years, having
been in business in Texas and late"
at Cornish, Okla. Nr, Down,rg has
a wide acquain -an"e through the
trade territory tributary to Ardmore
and also has many friends in Ard
more. He will carry a handsome
line of furniture.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-08-12
BOURNE. .5RiSTOW PLAN ADOPT
ED BY THE SENATE AT TO-
DAYS SESSION.
WOULD DIVIDE THE COUNTRY
5oure Bristow Plan is for Division
of Country Into Eight Zones With
Graduated Rates OF Postage. High
way Appropriation Lost.

Washington. ID. c., Ac.g 12.-The
senate today adopted the Bourne
Bristow parcels post plan, as sub
sttuted for the house parcel post
provision in the post Office appropria'
ton bill.
The Bourne-Bristow plan would di-
vide the country into eight zones.
Within a fifty-mile radius the rate
to be five cents for the first pound
and three cents for each additional
pound on fourth class matter.
graduated rate to cover the other
zones would increase to twelve cents
per pound in the eighth zone, cover
ing points more than eighteen hun
dred miles apart.