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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-04-24
The Texas Cattle King.

The Texas Cattle King is Western
play filled with heart interest and
humor. true tale of the cattle land
and the rollicking cowboy. The sur
roundings are the vast prairies,
bounded by the alfalfa covered foot
hills where the herds roam at will X;
where the Fastener gazes from hor-
lion to horizon and wonders at the
beauties of the blending colors. A
love story of a true woman and man
of the plains and the rich humor of
the cowboys are closely interviewer
and as whole the play is one of the
most thrilling tales of the west ever
placed before the public. The Texas
Cattle King comes to Orleans Friday,
April Goth. Band concerts daily.
Seats now on sale at Austin's.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-04-24
Valley Lodge Reception.

Valley Lodge, F. & A. NJ, No. 106.
held reception Thursday evening in
honor of Rev. G. L. Shaeffer, who
has held the office of Master during
the last year in the lodge. By max
ing the occasion of the reception to
some upon the same evening of in
tallation of new officers for the COM
ing year afforded to the many
fortunate guests of the evening an
opportunity novel to them and very
pleasant for members of the order.
After this interesting part OF the pro-
gram was completed Mr.. Shaeffer
became Past Master, and Mr.. Kinsley
the newly appointed Master.
The company was invited to the
dining room, here refreshments were
served, after which a pleasing pro-
gram was carried out in the hall.
0. w. Locke as POSTMASTER related
{ wonderfully strange dream, which he
alaimed Mr.. Kinsley had the night
before, which had SO unnerved him
that he was rendered too superstitlods
to perform the duty devolving upon
him; so Mr.. Locke proceeded in his
naturally quiet manner to advance
from his chair toward Mr.. Shaeffer and
in fitting words full of most kindly ex-
DreSSlOnS presented TO MT. SnaeIIer
in behalf of the Lodge Past Mas
ter's Jewel. upon which was engraved
the name of Mr.. Shaeffer, name of
lodge, and the date. This gift was not
given that the people might remem-
Der the Past Master. but that he
should have something to make him
remember his brother Masons mere.
The recipient of the gift showed his
surprise as he, for an instant. paused
to gather himself together, claiming
if he only had fifteen minutes or so he
might speak to better advantage. But
as everyone knows, Mr.. Shaeffer new.
err lacks for suitable words to convey
his rapid thoughts: he by words well
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-04-24
nation" Leader, Missionary commit.

nation" Leader. Missionary commit
tee. ..--.
Wednesday evening prayer service
at 7 80 in the vestry. Subject, HAS
the Church Outgrown the Prayer
Meeting?"
Sunday evening a very interesting
and helpful meeting was held by the
Senior Endeavor society in the vestry
of the church Miss Beatrice Badger
was the leader. Three associate
members entered the active list and
three Of the Juniors graduated into
the Senior society.
Saturday evening the Junior En-
deavor society gave reception to
Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Shaeffer in the
vestry of the church. Some forty of
the little folks were present and q
most delightful time was spent DUR
ing the social hour. Games were in.
dulged in and program of vocal and
instrumental music was rendered.
Refreshments of cake and cream were
served. Just before the refreshments
were served and after all had been
seated around the tables, two of the
youngest children, Annie Gauvin and
Mark Richardson, hand in hand
marched up to the pastor and his wife
and presented them a beautiful cut
glass dish in behalf of the Junior so.
ciety as a mark of appreciation.
They were taken completely by sur
prise but both expressed their thanks
for the mark of appreciation and the
| kindly thought that prompted the
gift This society is in an exceed
ingly fourishing condition and the
leaders are to be very highly COM
mended for the splendid work accom-
plished. The pleasure of the evening
shall always be cherished by Mr.. and
Mrs. Shaeffer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-04-24

Get Cssn Receipt
Return No. Gil and get $1.0O
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-04-24
House Dresses and Wrappers

ALSO MISSES sizes.
Not a lady's dress for a miss nor
a child's dress for a miss but a
misses length and proportion
expressly for a miss. A new
feature. .-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-04-24
ORLEANS

Miss Esther Perley was sick last
week with acute Indigestion.
Miss Lillian Emerson was quite sick
several days last week with acute in
digestion.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Merrill and
family are expected home from
Greensboro, N. c., this week.
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-04-24
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes.

The services Sunday were we'll at
tended. In the morning the pastor
gave report of Bishop Hughes SER
mon. At the evening servicee Miss
Winifred Dean rendered fine solo,
Prayer meeting this evening at half
past seven. 4.
Choir rehearsal Thursday evening
at 7:15.
The pastor will preach next Sabbath
both morning and evening. The sub.
ject of the morning sermon will be,
"A Helpful Church" subject of eve
ming service, "a Great Preacher Who
Thought He Was Handicapped"
Junior League at .. m.
Epworth League at 6:I5 p. m
Topic, ''The Man of the Hour. -
Leader, G. w. Burke. All are cor
daily invited.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-04-24

Sunday school at IL o'clock.
Junior Endeavor at p. m.
Senior Endeavor at 6:15. Subject,
"The Home Missions of My Denomi-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-04-24

Congregation al Church Notes.
with sermon next Sunday morning
at 10 30
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-04-24

Lots of the new novelties in
Ladies' Neckwear. Belts,
Gloves, Combs, Hair Ornaments,
Aprons, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20

This year at camp, by a regulation put out from Washington, no company failing to muster fl men at camp can do any shooting. There are three or four of the Coast Artillery companies which are affected by this ruling and will do no shooting while they are at F'orst Wright this year in consequence.
 Wednesday in the powder blending the Fifth company men made re- markable record. They were blending four charges of nitro cellulose for the 10-inch gun, which is done by eight men with tin cups. In the four charges are sos pounds of powder, which is first all dumped into d big box The men with their tin cups then fill the cups and empty them into bag held by the man opposite Then the men with the bags change positions the cups are filled again and dumped into the bags, and the process continued until they are down to counting out the grains of powder left On the last filling they had 19 grains left over. When these were divided around the total weight was within half an ounce of what they started with and there was one grain over. This was placed on the scale and was found to weigh the missing half ounce.
 The tents of the two Norwich com panies are at the opposite end of the camp from what they were last year and the location is liked much better
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
Car Struck Team.

A trolley car bound for Norwich from Willimantic struck a horse and wagon that was standing on the track near the Donahue woolen mill in Baltic about Il o'clock Tuesday night The turnout is owned by George Lacroix and was damaged to some extent by the impact. The horse was thrown down, but not seriously injured. Mo- torman Carpenter was not able to stop the car in time, as the grade is quite steep at that place. The owner re- moved the damaged wagon to his farm, which is about mile away. Mir. La croix, who is second seleetman of the town Of Sprague, had left his horse unattended. and it had strayed on to the track. The car was in charge of Conductor Weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
PERSONAL.


 Mrs Joseph Hull of Norwich was recent guest ef Mrs. L. B. Clark of Willingten.
 Tirerman A. M. Herrick of Truck No. l commenced his vacation on Wednesday.
 Fred Bently of Lafayette street is spending a few days in Pawtucket and Bosten.
 MT. and Mrs. Alvin Lewis left on Wednesday for vacation to be spent near Wilkesbarre. Pa
 MT. and Mrs. George o. Gadbois of Central Village are guests of MT. and Mrs. W. B. Walden of Montville.
 Mrs. Frank E. Tolhurst of Hartford is the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. E. N. Coleman at Gales Ferry.
 Mir and Mrs. William Mesereau and children and Mrs. James Dollman of Mystic were visitors in Norwich this week.
 Ar and Mrs. Edward T. Burke go to Worcester this morning to attend the commencement exercises at Holy Cross college.
 Miss Mary Moore has gone from New Haven to her home in Scotland, where she will spend the summer with her parents.
 Dennis Riordan and family of New 'Blbtain went down Wednesday to spend the summer at their cottage at Ocean beach.
 Horace H.Allen returned Wednes- day evening from sharon Springs, N. Y, after week spent there with his father, Dr. J. H. Allen, who is greatly improved in health.
 W. T. Keast is acting superintendent of the office of life insurance com pand in Meriden. He has been deputy superintendent since last fall, going there from Norwich. Henry French and son of Farming ton have been spending several days with Walter Holden and on Wednesday with MT. Holden visited Morton F, Plants estate at Eastern Point Mrs. M. L. Stearns of Willimantic and daughter Miss Fanny Stearns, were here to attend the Rebekah anniver- sary Wednesday evening and were the guests over night of Mrs. E. F. Rogers
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20

in the hope that his health might be improved enough to enable him to con tinue in the duties of his position.
 His faithfulness and attention to the advancement of the hospital has been appreciated by the board who have looked upon him as a singularly capable man for the position and re- gret now that his health makes 1t i'm possible for him to continue longer as the active superintendent
 Mir. Symington Is to be succeeded at once on July by F. Leon Hutch ins, who for several years past has been in charge of the local store of the Norwich Trading Stamp company and also of their other stores in this vicinity. He was before that for many years a clerk for Wheeler Brothers, gFeeers, and is well fitted by business experience to fill the responsibel posi- tien to which he is called.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
FINE SALMON FISHING.
The Catch on MT. MitcheIl's Water the
 First Week 5s1 Pounds.


 Archibald Mitchell writes that though the weather is cool on the Restigouche river, the season opened well June 10th, and from that to June 18th, inclusive, 26 salmon were killed on his water. weighing as follows: 19. 2S, 25, 2S, 20, 20, 22, 2l, 22, 26, 2S, 2l. 21, 20 36, 19, 25. 27. 9, 26. 25. 22, 22, IS, 25, 15-591 pounds-an average of 22 1926 pounds
 The largest fish weighed 36 pounds and was killed by Dr. Simmons of Bangor, Me. who by invitation fished MT. MitchelPs pools one day, taking five which totalled 152 pounds, all weighing over 25 pounds but one, which weighed 19.
 With the true spirit of a sportsman MT Mitchell writes T only got one salmon that day; but it did me good to see Dr. Simmons having such Q lively and enthusiastic time" The salmon on the Restigouche river are in fine condition and of large size this year
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
COMPANIES ENJOYING CAMP LIFE.
Two Norwich Coast Artillery Companies Beat the Others to Fishers Island - Fifth Company Makes Remarkable Record in Powder Blending

In their ten day tour of practice at Fort Ii. G. Wright on Fishers Island the two local companies of the Coast Artillery corps are having a busy time, their time being well filled up with the practice that comes each day.
 They arrived at the island on Mon day, and by good luck were the first on the grounds, so that when the other companies arrived they found the Nor wich boys with tents all up and com fortably settled for the time to be spent at the island
 The two Norwich companies. the Fifth under command of Capt. William G. TarboX and the Third under com mand of Capt. George E. Church, left here Monday on the $50 a. m train. and upon arrival at the dock at New London found a boat waiting there which had room enough on it for two companies. Thinking that the first on hand had the best right to the boat. they got aboard and were taken over to the island at once, beating even the New London companies, which had been scheduled to go ahead of them. The boat that the Norwich bows cap tured was probably the one that was waiting to take the two New London companies over.
 Monday was spent settling them selves in camp, on Tuesday gun drill was ordered, and on Wednesday they were blending powder.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
THREE ACADEMY GRADUATES
 PROMINENT AT BROWN
Daniel L. Brown, William B. purvis and Miss Carice Ryther All Win ners of Honors.

Brown university's 144th annual commencement exercises occurred on Wednesday morning and had consid- erable local significance. since three former Academy students were among those graduating. They are Daniel Lucius Brown, son of Judge Lucius Brown of Warren street; Wilbur Der tram Purvis. son of E. s. Purvis of Laurel Hill, and Miss Ciarice Emily Ryther, daughter of O. E. Ryther. for merly of Fairmount street. Mr. Brown was one of the commencement speak CTS, his topic being '"The Last Step in a World Wide Democracy" a mas terly, original oration, dealing with the new Chinese republic. Mir. Brown is a Phi Beta Kappa, having been elected last year; he has also been prominent in college and social activities.
 MT. Purvis was the winner of the second Lucius Lyons prize in Latin. and also won of the Francis Wayland honor scholarships for excellence in work during the senior year.
 Miss Ryther, too, has been prorni- nent in her classes in the women s college as class president, as head of the student government board. and has won several academic distinctions and prizes.
 The class of which they are mem bers holds the unique distinction of being the highest in scholarship ranks that has been graduated from the uni vePsity since its foundation.
 The exercises Wednesday concluded the commencement week festivities which began on Saturday. Sunday aft ernoon was the baccalaureate sermon Monday was class day, with its pie turesoue Under the Films exercises and it's annual promenade; Tuesday was Alumni day, and also Ivy day al the womens college; Wednesday after noon was devoted to addresses and the annual alumni baseball game: Thurs day, Brown plays Yale, and the cor poration, of which Judge Brown Is 6 member, meets.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
ARGUMENTS REACHED
 CHETTY CASES
Plaintiffs Attorney Began with Speech of About an Hour "Wednesday Aft ernoon.

Tn the two Chetty cases vs. the town of Montvilie, both sides finished getting in their evidence on Wednes- day in the superior court. and the first argument for the plaintiff was made by Attorney Donald G. Perkins.
 The defense rested at 2.47 and both sides rested at 3.06. Attorney Perkins then began his argument, which he concluded in about an hour. The first argument for the defense will be made when court comes in this morning. The witnesses examined on Wednes- day were Edward E. McGrath, George N. Wood, Charles S. Johnson, Robert J. Simpson, Dan D. Home, Charles T. Ramage, Frank E. Austin and Ma than s. Comstock.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
THAMES EAST eRANDs.
Association of Rebekahs Met Here on
 Wednesday Afternoon.

There was well attended meeting of the Thames Rebekahs Past Grands' association here on Wednesday after noon in Odd Fellows hall, at which the president, Mrs. Sarah Adams of New London. presided for the short business meeting.
 It was edcided to hold the next meeting at the hsme of Mrs. Crane in Groton. which win he in the form of a picnic The past grands were given a supper by Hope Rebekab lodge. Those attending from town in- cIuGed Mrs Adams Mrs. Burrows, Mrs. Pahlberg. Mrs Marker Mrs Fitch of New London and Miss Ruby Thornton of JeWett City
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
POSTAL CARD SHOWER
 FOR HER BIRTHDAY.
Mrs. Mary R. Parker Receives Nearly
 400 on Her 77th Birthday.

At her home at No. 20 Winchester street, where she resides with her son, Frank B. Hazard, Mrs. Mary R. Par ker was pleasantly remembered on Wednesday by a number of friends who called to congratulate her upon her 77th birthday Among these were Mrs. Ann Lee and her daughter from Groton and Rev. r. w. Coleman, pas tor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mrs. Parker is an earnest and interested member.
 From more distant friends she had thoughtful reminders in the shape of from three to four hundred postal cards coming from all parts of the United States. There were several presents also from local friends and the anniversary was made one that Mrs. Parker will long remember with pleasure.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
POSTPONING SATURDAY
 PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN. Many Participants Found It Impossi- ble to Appear-Flower Seeds to Be Distributed Later.

It has been impossible to get the school children together, so the May pole dance planned for next Saturday afternoon on Chelsea Parade will have to be postponed. The pretty evolu- tions require nearly an hour and a half; and as many as nine children of the West Chelsea school, some of the most proficient dancers, are unable to take part in them, through absence from town, previous engagements or other reasons, Supt Stanton decided not to mar the general entertainment by attempting to give the exhibit dur ing this crowded. busy week.
 Supt. W. D. Tilson and his teachers of the Central district schools, who had planned a nouting for Saturday afternoon, announced their intention of giving it up, so as to be present at the parade
 The children are not to be disap- pointed in the matter of receiving their packages of nasturtium seeds, however. Their thoughtful friend, the Norwich lady, has ordered them, they will arrive Friday, and will be dis tributed to the schools as soon as arrangements can be made with the different principals.
 On Wednesday, Mrs. Louisa G. Lane visited the Norwich Town and Bean Hill schools, giving the pupils interest ing little talks on topics in the line of the City Beautiful movement.
 To Rev. c. T. McCann of Norwich Town, who has made the desert bloom" in the neigh sornood Of his rec tory, is due the suggestion of giving children nasturtium seeds. which will grow even in the poorest soil, and which those children who have no gar dens can plant in a window bex, flower pot, or even an old tin can. if nothing better is available.
 Superintendent Stanton has not giy- en up the idea of a pleasure treat feI the children, whenever the time is ripe, and he will have the cooperation of Mrs. William E, BiTge and Mrs Charles L. Hubbard in carrying out his laudahle project
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
OFFICERS EXAMINED.
Members of First Infantry Appeared
 Before the Board at Hartford.

Before ar examining board consist ing of Col John Hickey of the First infantry Maj William M Stark of New London of the ordnance depart ment and Capt. Otto G. Weidman of the medical corps, number of officers of the Connecticut National guard were examined at the state armory, Hartford, Tuesday. The officers to take the examinations were First Lieut. Ray K. Linsley. ConlIRny D, First in fantry; First Lieut.. Elmer F. Carpen- ter. Company L. First infantry; Second Lieut. l.. N. Dondero, Company L, Sec ond infantry; Second Lieut.. Ray W Hall, Company F, First infantry, and Second Lieut.. George D. Benison, Com pany D, First infantry.
 pr. Hugh F. Flaherty of Hartford also took an examination before a medical board consisting of Maj Jo- seph H. Townsend Captain Weidman and Major Stark.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
Holsteirs for Fisher,s Island.

A herd of high grade Holstein cows has been bought for the certified milk stable on Fishers Island. These cows were bought in Otsego county. N. Y. coming in charge of R, L. Sawyer There are 19 cows in this stable. and every COW was selected for her ca- paclty at the pail and for the rich quality of butterfat in her milk.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
 INSPECTED THE PROPERTY.
Visited Stations and Saw Chemical Co.,
 No. Make Hitch at Test Blow

The annual inspection of the proper ty of the fire department was made by the new board of fire commissioners Alderman T. Fl. Beckley, Councilmen J. Henry Shannon and William Kramer on Tuesday evening. Chief Stanton ac- companying them. Councilman Shan non took them about in his car and everything was found in good shape
 At SS0 the test blow was sounded by Chief Stanton at the home of Chem ical Co. No. at the Falls, the response of the company and the hitch being witnessed. This was the first time the new board has looked over the prop erty.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
sridse District Graduation.

The graduation exercises, for which there is a class of six, at the Bridge district school are to be held on Fri day evening at Preston chapel. with out admission tickets, as the admission is general The programme will be up- on International Peace
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-20
RELIEF CORPS SUPPER.
Strawberries on the Menu and Roses
 for Decorations.

There was 8 big attendance at the strawberry supper given from 5 to o'clock Wednesday evening in the Buckingham Memorial by the Wom ans Relief corps. The affair was q decided success and all those who en- joyed the supper expressed themselves as well pleased with the menu which included cold ham, potato salad with mayonnaise dressing, rolls, Washing ton pie, assorted cakes. tea, coffee and stra wberry shortcake.
 The tables were beautifully decorat- ed with roses. The ladies of the corps acted as waitresses and the affair was planned by this committee: Mrs. Ida R. Greene, chairman, Mrs. Jane E. Stet- son, Mrs. Maude B. Baker, Mrs Eliza Walker Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, Mrs! Angelina Price, Mrs Annie E. Dean. Tickets were in charge of Mrs. Ger trude Toothill