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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
Fire in Greenville

Greenville December 1.-(Special. .)-Sat- urday noon the two story home of Mrs. E. l.. Cook on Commerce street was dis covered to be on fire. It was thought a.. one time that the damage would be very great, but this was prevented by the excellent work of the firemen. The roof of the cooking room was burned off, and the portion of the house occupied by MT. J. P. Bryson and MT. G. M. Moncrief was badly damaged by water; as also was the furniture of both. All the damage was covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
KENTUCKY SOLONS
 TO MEET TOMORROW

Frankfort ky, December 3f.--The Ken lucky legislature will convene at Frank fort on Tuesday for what Is expected to be an important session. The democrats
 who are in control of both houses, are pledged to several reforms. Among these are the withdrawal of the prison from politics, revision of the tax system adop- tion of the county unit enactment of a road improvement law and the adoption of the direct primary. The election to the United States Senate of Congress- man Ollie James of the first district, in- dorsed in the state primary. is assured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
Mrs. Matthews Hostess

Huntsville, December 31.-(SpeciaL)- Mrs. Ben Matthews was hostess at poin- settia bridge luncheon at her suburban home Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Luke the bridge games and Mrs. Willis Garth cut the consolation. The Auction Bridge club met with Miss Bessie Newron at her home, "Oaklawn.' Friday aft noon. The club prize was captured by Mrs. Ben Lee Young and Mrs. Alberta Van Duzen won the guest prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
JAMES J. HILL
 ON PROSPERITY

New York. December 1.--(Special. J. "There is no menace to the country's prosperity except hesitation," said James ]. Hill today. The people are sane and there is nothing serious in the air to disturb anybody's conf dence The only trouble. is that con ditions keep people from going into new things rapidly.
 "In the northwest and so far as l have observed the country over, busi- ness is steady, even if 1t is a little quiet
 q can't say anything about 1912 because I don't know anything about it. It isn't here yet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
Fowler at New Orleans

New Orleans, December 31.-Robert c. Fowler. the aviator. after numerous delays on account of engine trouble finally reached New orleans at 335 this afternoon. He flew from Anna, about IS miles above New Orleans, and landed in the city park race course He will give exhibition flights here tomorrow and early this week expects to leave for Gulfport and Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
To Open Y. M. c. A.

Huntsville. December 31.--(Special)-- Preparations are being made for the for nal opening of the new r. NJ. c. A. build ing this week with a public reception. The new building is now ready for occupancy and after the opening campaign for members will be started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
Young Men Arrested

Huntsville, December 31.-tSpecial.)- large squad of young men were ar ested Saturday night in an alley in the Far of the Huntsville djspensary on a large of creating a drinking nuisance.
 ere were ahouts @ men in the party
 they were caught bysdeputy sheriffs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
Ne7us of Ensley

Arrangements have been made for a New Years reception to be given by the Fellowship class of the Methodist church. south, at Pratt City on Thurs- day. A very attractive programme has also been arranged for the occasion as follows: Instrumental music. violin and piano. by Misses Vann and Daniels; vocal. by the choir; piano solo, se- lected, Miss Mable Barnard; recitation. Miss Walker. The reception is in the hands of a committee consisting of Messrs, A. w. Dozier, W. H. Barnard and Charles Atkins. The affair is to be one of the social events of the hol- idays at Pratt City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01

FOR sALE--FURNIsHED ROOM FLAT; COST s1sOO CASH; SELLING FOR SfOO CASH-CASH MEANS MONEY NOW. F. Q. BOX 1sO OR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
The Morris Hotel Grill Room
 Opens Today

Birmingham has long Genemens Grill and you day present opening of the first this city The perfect every particular The furnishings the andsoest that could be secured The kitchen arranged that service will be prompt and excellent.
 The chef artist who will prepare for BnnghamS business dishes which will only please the palate but will satisfy the longngs of the inner
 The prices will be reasonable that the economy of taking lunch here will be impress itself you with first visit
 Come in and for yourself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01

Robert Lee Burns. son of Henry l.. Burns, of 2215 Bessie avenue, was bur led yesterday afternoon at oakland. He had just been operated on for appen- dicitis and was thought to be getting along extreemly we'll, when sudden de- velopment of perotonitis set in and the lad died within IS hours after the attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01

James Copeland. who has been spend ing some time at Albertville for his health, is again in the city. J. D. Meadows will move his fam fly to Bessemer Monday, where he will be connected with the Birmingham News.
 J. II. Stewart has returned from a hunting trip through the lower portion of the county.
 A watch service was observed at several of the churches yesterday even ing. A very elaborate programme was carried out at the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
Happy New Year
 and Something More

Guess opening up January 1st with a Manhattan Shirt Sale is beginning the New Year with mems interest at heart?
 All the Manhattans are cut in prices and down to the last one there IS not poor pattern among them All spic-span new patterns and full run of sizes.
 tanS at t.............--- A 0AV
 200 Manhattans DO
 25O and 800 Manhat- \ co
 JdnS at -AOOO
 st sSo ~ nanhattans ~2.45
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01

The remains of Mrs. W. B. Stagg of Tuxedo. who died Saturday night, were sent to Georgia. where interment will take place. Eehols & Angwin pre- pared the remains for shipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01

The removing of the conyicts from this part of the county is being dis cussed by the merchants and business men, who are very much pleased over the change. Two automobiles of officials of the Pratt Consolidated company came to Ensley yesterday morning with dogs and made the transfer to the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01

The outlook from political stand
 point in Ensley for 1912 borders on
 that of "ye olden tyme' and the can
 didates are looming up on the political
 horizon in numbers. For the inferior court there will be four or perhaps
 more for this office, among them D. J.
 Hummer, F. O. Harris, J. E. Alex
 ander and Judge Charles Camp. Judge
 camp will make the race to succeed himself. For the office of constable
 there are three already in the field,
 Frank Stafford, William Cochran and
 the present official, Lee White James
 H. Leath, clerk of the inferior court,
 will make the race for a place on the
 board of revenue, while Chief Deputy Sheriff Sugg will be in the running for the office of clerk of the criminal court, the place now held by MT. Brad . ley, and which. it is thought viii be placed on the ticket at the Anfrif pri-
 mary. The political talk af,otst town Is warming up right along, following
 the strenuous times of the holidays. V'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01

The friends of Congressman Under wood in Cullman are deeply grieyeti to learn of the recent illness of the demo- cratic leader in Washington, and when it was learned here that MT. Underwood was seriously threatened with appendi- citis at his hotel in the national capitol, many expressions of regret were heard on the streets and in the business houses in Cullman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01

At the regular meeting of the Ems lev club Tuesday evening the annual election of officers will take place. This will be the first annual eiSttiolf m' the organization. it having atthined the age of one year at that time. Quite a number of other important matters will also come up at this meeting, one of the most being that of the advertis- ing committee and campaign that will be waged throughout the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01

The month of December shows Ems ley to have one of the best fire records in the history of the town. There were only slight fires during the month and in none of them was the loss heavy, most of them being roof fires" and In such cases the loss generally fell be- low s5. This is considered very good record for fires in city of 10000, and during cold weather
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Court For Man Not Arrested-Rosds Being Put in Rspair-supt. G. w. Emerson Addresses Teachers.

Judge H. H. Burnham of JeWett Clty was on the village to preside on the case of the Town of Bozrah vs. Peter NoWracki for the Illegal sale Of liquor which was found in hia cart some time ago. As no warrant had been issued for the arrest of Nawroc- RI ne was not present and court ad- iourned.
 Repairing State Roads.
 Employees of the Town Of Norwich have been in the village cleaning off tne roads and cleaning out the gutters. They were met at the town line by ern- ployes of the Town of Franklin. who are Seraping. putting on trap rock ana rolling down the state road and putting it in good condition after the 1any washouts this spring
 Teachers Meeting.
 Teachers meeting was held in the Sodom school Monday afternoon at which Supt. George w. Emerson of Willimantic, presided His subject was School Management
 Local Notes.
 Miss Ho1ie and Miss Corrigan of Willimantsc were visitors here Monday. Miss Anna M. Murphy has return ed home after spending the past few days with relatives in Fitchville.
 Bluets, hepatica and blood root are among the flowers in bloom.
 The Central Vermont work train of three cars is on a siding near the tank house for a few days. The road men are making necessary repairs in this vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
Funeral of Michael E. Murphy

Tuesday noon te body of Micael F. Murphy arrived from Hartford and was taken in charge by Funeral Di- rector Hourigan. Burial was in the family plot in St. Mary's cemetery. Relatives acted as bearers.
 Tee funeral took place from St. Pat rfck's church in Hartford Tuesday morning and Father Mitchell conduct ed the services. There were many handsome floral tributes
 MT. Murphy died on Sunday at his home in Hartford following a short illness with pnuemonia. He leaves his mother Mrs. James Murphy and two brothers, Timothy James Murphy and Patrick F. Murphy. He was 40 years old.
 The deceased was a native of Baltic but passed much of his life in Green vile. He was at one time a member of Niaaraga Hose Go. No. 2. He was interested in atletics and was well known as runner. For the past 20 years Mir. Murphy was located in Hartford where was employed as a steam filter,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
ENGLISH HENS LEAD.
Still Hold the Record in international
 Egg-Layinq Contest at Storrs.

The close of the twenty fourth week of the international egg laying con test at StOrrs finds the English pen of s. C. White Leghorns owned by Thomas Barton of CatfoTth leading the list with a total of 485 eggs to it's credit. Two of the five birds In this pen had an off week, laying only three and the other contributing four eggs The pen had a total of twenty-six for the week. The F. G. Yost pen of S. C. White Leghorns is running second with a total of 455.
 Pen record for the week went to W. J. Tilley of Packerville, Conn.,. with mark of 34 for the week. This is a remarkable record. as only one more egg could reasonablby have been laid. This is the first occurrence since the contest started of a pen turning out 34 for the week, it is said. This pen has little chance of prize, however, as it's pen total so far is only 290. The birds were White Plymouth Rocks. The Black Minorca pen of Powell &1 Walton of Merchantsville. N J., is low so far with a total of 122.
 Several of the pens have taken quite jump during the past month and are fast creeping on the lead CTS. The pens which have reached the 400 mark or over are: Beulah Farm, Hamilton, Ont. 40; Howard Steel, Philadelphia, 326; Bunker Hill Poul- try Farm, Waquoit, Mass, IA; E. $. Edgerton. Wilmington, Conn, 4S1: k. c. Yost, Sayre, Pa 455: White Rose Farm, Vineland, N. j., 4I9 Mar wood Poultry Farm, Butler, Pa, 436 Thomas Baron, Catforth, Eng. 485 Mt. Orchard Poultry Farm, Narvon, Pa. 419; o. Wilson. Carlisle, W, Va, 419: L. o. Keeton, Brookland, D. C.. 40; Gilbert & Moore. Landsdowne, Pa, 4O3
 The s. c. Buff Orpingtons and the s. c. White Deghorns are laying the most eggs on an average. These pens are consistent layers and while they do not turn out thirty-two, three and four eggs weekly they seemed to be always good for thirty or thereabouts.
 H. S. Edgerton of Wilmington, Conn.,, still leads the Connecticut entries with a total of 431. His pen Is R. c. Rhode Island Reds He has led Connecticut for ten or more weeks and bids fair to stay at the top for some time to come with the lead he now has.
 The Connecticut entries which have advanced somewhat in the race are: SugarbroOk Farm, Central Village S39; H. F. Deming, Robertsville, 36S C. s. Scoville, East Haven, 3s0. E. $, Edgerton, West Wilmington, 451; Frederick PeasieY. Cheshire, 376.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
NORWICH TOWN
Old Courier of 1922 Preserved-John H. Richmond Returns from St. Jo- seph's Hospital-SociaI Whist at Parish Hall.

The Wednesday issue. March 20, 1922, of the Norwich Courier was pre- served by the late Rev. Joseph Back us because it contained the notice of the marriage of his parents At Franklin by the Rev Samuel Mott. Mir. Elijah J Backus of this town to Miss Jonna R. Ellis of the former place The children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah J. Backus have been and are still useful and honored residents here.
 An idea of Norwich imports at that time can be gained from the adver- tisements in this issue. Liverpool fine salt, tea, Malaga raisins. Sicily and Madeira wines, English shOvels and spades, English ink powder, Rus sia iron. English and German steel, spices, raisins London dry white lead.
 A paragraph refers to claims under the treaty with Spain. The treaty stipulates for payment of claims to the amount of $500,000,00 President Monroes able message to congress on the recognition of the states in South America which have won their inde- pendence, fills quite space in the paper,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24

cross examination, but he said he had never seen them before and did not know the writers Judge Curtis shut off any attempts to show that MT. White had moved to his present ad- dress because another woman moved there.
 Charles L. Earle of Arlington, \. J., who was formerly a shopmate of Mir White, and Robert McJunkin of Olds 6 Whlpple's force, gave MT. White a good character and said he was temperate man.
 Mrs. Whites DeniaIs.
 Mrs Whites story was greatly diff ferent from her husbands She said she never drank, was never intoxicat- ed and did not tell her husband to get out of the house. She worked a few years ago at the Capewell Horse Nail shop and later at other places. She told about the letters coming to the house and her opening them, but she admitted there was another fam fly by the name of White that lived downstairs. She said her husband had never seen the letters, but she spoke to him about them. She said her husband was out great deal when he lived with her He didn t find fault when she worked and brought i1 some money He had money for outside. but didn't leave much at home The cause of trouble was money as he apparently did not have enough and the home was happy until her husband went with other women.
 Jealousy.
 Probation Officer Arnold told of his official connection with the case and Whites appearance in the police court. MT. Arnold said that White told him he had stood his wife's nag Eing as long as he could; she was eai5us and kept accusing him of gO- ng with other women and he got out From MT. Arnolds records it appears hat White is contributing to his Yife's support at the present time. but hat there had been lapses and he had tMice heen hrnught lntn cnnrt
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
TWO CANDIDATES FOR
 NOMINATION FOR MAYOR.
Names of Mayor Charles F. Thayer and T. c. Murphy Before Democratic Caucus.

At the democratic caucus, called for Monday evening, there will be two can didates for nomination for mayor. T. c. Murphy of the firm of Murphy & McGarry has announced that at the solicitation of his friends he will be in the field to secure the nomination, while the democratic town committee Is to put forward the name of Mayor Charles F. Thayer. It is understood however, that advocates of both the rival candidates are found among the members of the town committee.
 Councilman Walter w Lang. who is president of the water board, has let 1t be known that he will not stand for re- election to the council.
 Harry ShannoT has announced him self @ candidate for the nomination for councilman.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
DIVORCE SUIT IS CONTESTED
Former Norwich Couple Air Their Troubles in Hart= ford Superior Court-A. W. White Alleges Deser- top

The contested divorce suit of Ar thur NJ. White of this city against Kate c. Dunn White of Norwich was tried in the superior court Tuesday forenoon, Judge Howard J. Curtis re- serving his decision, says the Hartford Times.
 Mir White now works for OIds & Whipple and boards at No l01 Hudson street. He sues on the ground of de- sertlon, tho separation between him and ms wife occurring in the early part of November, 1907, when they lived at No. 91 Windsor street, this city. They were married at Norwich, June IT, 1906, and came to Hartford to live in 1897.
 When the Trouble Began.
 Trouble began in April, 1906 testi- fled Mir. White, when he found out his wife was drinking liquor. He said he had found whiskey bottles about the house and had seen Mrs. White intoxicated twice. From this cause arose arguments over her conduct and regarding their small mutual bank account.
 The night before the separation, MT. White testifes. he had a talk with Mrs. White and she said there was HOIlllHE III lilt IlOUSG UT Ill lilG bank belonging to him and she told him to get out that she did not want to live with his any longer. He did get out and went to furnished room. The next day he returned for some of his things and found his wife had thrown his clothes out in the hallway with his trunk.
 From the evidence it was shown that Mrs. White had taken steps through the police court channels to make MT White support her and he had been under the charge of Proba- ton Officer Frank A. Arnold to con tribute to her support.
 Repudiates Letters.
 A letter addressed to Arthur M White from one Dora and another from Gertie Baptiste at Bethlehem N. H., were shown to MT. White on
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
pancino EolIowsd Whist

Another in the series of whists at Parish Hall was held Tuesday even ing, Diamonds were trumps, Miss Helen Kilroy, Miss Louise German and Miss Mary Riley were the scorers. Music fer dancing was furnished by the F'r. Mathew Orchestra with Prof. John Ryan as prompter The prizes were awarded as follows;
 Ladies First, Miss Nellie Shehan, bracelets second, Mrs. Andrew Whaley pair earrings; third. Miss Elizabeth Lynch, toilet soap. fourth, Miss Annie Lynch, feather duster: men Jfirst, Thomas Filburn, gold buttons second, John Kingsley, box cores pendence cardsi third, Michael Con neil, Jr pen holder rack; fourth. .Jebn HanrahaR, drinking cup.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
Y. M. c. A. HiKERs.
Club of Boys to Be Formed-First
 Hike Next Saturday.

A Hikers' club is being formed among the boys of the Y. M. c. A. to plan for hikes to be taken this spring and summer The officers will be the chief hikeT. treasurer, chief of the com missary department. guide, etc.
 The first hike will take place Satur- day afternoon, when the boys will go to Trading Cove and cook, their sup per there. It is intended that all boys interested shall become members of the club, and any boys who want to join are invited to do so.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
BALTIC
Thirty five Tables in Play at Whist for Organ Fund-Visiting Day at Public Schools-Wndow and Door Frames Set in New Town Hall.

TOT Or9an Funo-VIsltinq Day at Public Schools-Wndow and Door
 Frames Set in New Town Hall.
 The weekly whist given for the new organ fund for the new St. Msrv's church was held Monday evening in Sprague hall. Thirty-fv tables were played. Candy was passed during the play The prizes, donated by the Misses DOnahoe, were: First. a cut glass dish, won by F. Hassler. Taft yille' second, pitcher. won by E. boucnard, Baltic; third, an ornament won by S. Pratt
 The first prize donated to the whist last week was dress suit case. by F. PatenaUde; the second prize was A three-pound box of candy, by Thom- ss Burk; and the third a meat fork. from a friend.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Roy of High Street had as their guest the past week John Shea and son Vincent of East Taunton.
 Unclaimed Letters.
 Unclaimed letters at the local post oitlce are addressed to David Boivin. Samuel Richards, Eso.
 Progress on Town Hall.
 The frames for the windows and ooors of the new town hall were be- ing put in place Tuesday afternoon.
 Parents Day at Public Schools.
 Tuesday was visiting day at the puDhc schools. A large number of the parents accepted the invitation ana spent a pleasant afternoon with their children and teachers at the school Excellent work is being done by the present staff of teachers
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
w. 0. T. u. at Hanover,

Members from the New London, Fol- land and Windham county w. c. T, U'e will assemble in Hanover today for a particularly interesting meeting at which it is expected the state presi- dent, Mrs. c, B, Buell., will be present. The session are in the morning and afternoon. The Hanover people have arranged to have cenveyaRees meet the 10.35 car at Baltic so that the delega= tien attending from Norwich will leave here at 9.45. The visitors will take a basket lunch.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
Clean pots and pans
 with GOLD DUST

Germs of decay accumulate on oft-used pots and pans, and ordinary soap and water only cleans off the surface.
 Gold Dust does the work and does it right. It digs deep after germs, cleans like a new whistle and leaves your pots and pans as bright as the day they were new-a and sani- tarily safe.
 Gold Dust does this work in just half the time required by soap or any other cleanser. Does it better, too.
 Gold Dust cleans everything like magic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
Druggists Before Food Commissioner

Dairy and Food Commissioner H. F. Potter gave seven hearings last week to druggists doing business in Hart ford, New Britain. New London, Nor wich. New Haven and Waterbury who are charged with selling citrate of magnesia that is not up to the stand ard. A hearing was also given to d South Norwalk merchant charged with selling olive oil adulterated with cot tonseed oil. Prosecutions will follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-24
PARISH AID ARRANGEs
 RECEPTION FOR RECTOR At Christ Church Next Tuesday Even ing for Rev. R. R. Graham.

Monday afternoon in the Sunday school room. a meeting of the Parish Aid of Christ Episcopal church was held with Mrs. Gardiner Greene. presi- dent of the society, presiding. Mrs. Nelson D. Robinson. secretary, read @ very interesting report of the last meeting, which was held on Sept. 29, 1911.
 Mrs Charles L. Hubbard was then elected treasurer, to succeed the late Mrs. Leonard E. AlTny. The society decided to give a reception next Tues day evening in honor of the new rec tor of the church. Rev. Richard R. Graham. Mrs. Greene appointed va rious committees to make arrange ments for the reception, which will be held in the Sunday school rooms. Re treatments will be served during the evening