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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-09-05
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-09-05

Mrs. Susan Bowling and family
of Hale, spent part of the week
with A. F. Masterson of Warren.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-09-05
yet wnat VIII De the new styles in the
ballots this season"
Accommodating

Can you support my daughter in
he style to which she is accustomed?"
inquiries the father Of the old school.
81 will, If you insist" courteously re.
plies the young man, but l had
planned to make her happy II could"
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-09-05

Friend Saunders threshed As
acres of timothy for j. G. Fuqua
1t averaged 10 bushels of seed per
acre.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-09-05

In Rails county they have an en-
tire change of school books with the
exception of the spelling book.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-09-05

Don't buy sorghum barrels until
you see j. S. Harris. 9-12
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-09-05

Buy your Hard Coal of Lewis
Nash. Both phones.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-09-05

T. o. Mudd of Big Cabin, Okla, is
with his many friends here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-09-05

Debs the socialist candidate for
President accuses Roosevelt of
stealing his thunder.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-09-05

See Harris about sorghum bar
rels. 9-12
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
WHY IT SUCCEEDS
Because Its for One Thing Only, end Norwich People Appreciate Thla-

Nothing can be good for everything Doing one thing we'll brings success. Deans Kidney Pills do one thing 'only.
 They help sick kidneys.
 They relieve bacl1ache, kidney and bladder trouble.
 Here in Norwich evidence to prOwd 1t.
 D. J. Brown, Summer St, Norwich, Conn, says:
 "rhe results that followed the use ef Doan's Kidney Pills in my case were entirely satisfactory. I procured this remedy at N, D. sevin ( Sons Drug Store and it proved effective In strenth ening my kidneys and relieving other symptoms of kidney trouble" (statement given August q, 1sos.y
 STILL PRAISES DoANSN
 On July g, 1911, Mir Brown added. T still hold high opinion of Doan'a Kidney Pills and confirm the publio statement gave In their praise some years ago. Kidney trouble and have been strangers for long time"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster -Milburn Co.,. Buffzlo. New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name - Doan's-a and take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03

Attorney s. H. Davis of Westerly, R. l., will deliver an address on temper ance at 7.20 Sunday evening in the Methodist Episcopal church under the auspices of the Womans Christian Temperance union. This will be a un- ion service and the congregations of the several different churches have been invited to attend.
 Funeral of Nehemiah Gates.
 The funeral services of Nehemiah Gates were held Friday afternoon at 1.S0 at the Gates residence in Penn sylvania avenue. A short service was conducted at the Methodist church at ? D. m. Rev. Jerome Greer, pastor of the church, of which the deceased was g. member, offlciated. Mir Gates Is survived by his wife, two daughters, Misses Mary and Almeda Gates and a son, Alvin Gates, residing in Barre, Vt. MT. Gates was "A years of age. He came to Mantle about il years ago from Waterford.
 Nicholas H. Foga.
 The funeral services of Nicholas H. Fogg were held in Southington Tues day afternoon at 2.90. Burial was in staunch Spiritualist, we'll known
 
 Grove, where he was a summer visitor for 20 years. MT. Fogg held a mum Der of offices in the Connecticut Spirit ualist Camp Meeting association which met in the grove during the summer. He took part in the Spirituallst ser vices which were held at the rostrum. Mrs. Fogg died about two years ago. Mir Fogg is survived by two sons, Nicholas J. and Willard Fogg, and by two daughters, Mrs. Nellie. Wright and Miss Nettie Fogg, of Southington.
 B. w. Taft.
 Bezealeel W. Taft, who died at his home, No. 266 Summit street, WilE- mantle, Sunday, was well known here, especially among the few remaining SpiTitualists in the Pines. Mir Taft was the founder of the first Spiritualist society in Willimantic. He Is sur vived by his wife and five daughters MT. Taft spent one day last summer at the Ripley cottage in Pine street.
 Personal Mention.
 Gilbert Coates of Uncasville was a caller here Thursday.
 J. E. Hurle was a business caller in New London Friday.
 c. W. Miller of Hartford is visiting relatives here.
 Frank Aston of Middletown was looking after his property in the Pines Tuesday.
 Arthur Montrose has secured posi- ton in Sherman, Cal.
 Albin Hagstrom of Norwich was calling on relatives in this place Sun day.
 James Slate, formerly employed here was visiting friends in the village or Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
where he assisted at the forty hours

where he assisted at the forty hours
 Honors at Whist.
 The weekly meeting of the Home Whist club was held at the home of MT. and Mrs E. E. Clarke. The prize winners were: Ladies-F'irst, Miss Bertha Lewis: second, Mrs. James Mc- Guire; gentlemen--First, John N. Lewis; second, James McGuire.
 Many at Church Supper.
 There was a well attended chicken pie supper held at the home of Simon Brown for the benefit of the Baptist church. As a result a good sum will be added to the church treasury.
 The usual weekly service was held at the Baptist church Thursday even ing.
 Services this week at St. Thomas church include Friday, Feast of the Purif1cation, or Candlemas day, mass at 53O a. m.; today Saturday., Feast of St. Blase. mass at a. m. evening service at o'clock. with blessing of threats according to the ancient GUS tom of the church.
 Moving to Jewett City.
 Azarie Grenier having resigned as manager of Dearnley & Clarke's local store, after many years, has moved his household goods to Jewett City, where he will make his home, having enter ed into partnership with U. H. Des- rosters in the clothing business. MT. and Mrs. Greniers' departure from town is deeply regretted by the many friends they have made while here MT. Grenier held prominent place in politics, having served the town as rep resentatve in the last legislature. He acted as moderator at the last town meeting. MT. Grenier will be succeed Cd as manager of the store by his clerk, Fred Dawley, who has been with the firm for the past seven years. His promotion is a reward for faithful ser vices.
 Joseph LaBonne. Jr., of Jewett City was the guest Saturday and Sunday ot MT, and Mrs. David o. Groves.
 George E. Smith and John A. GodeB were in Jewett City Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
ASHWTLLETT

Otto Anderson and sons hxye nsasIp finished driveway around thsar pza- vate lake, with several bost Isn6Ange in it.
 William Morgan of Lsf&ngweh spsu4 Sunday with his psSsrAs here.
 Arthur Morgan is at his home for ~ few days.
 A few attended the auction of CaxaxsNa Stewart st Northwest Corner Tusws day.
 Otto Anderson returned homo frcrn New York last week from attending the funeral of his mother. --g
 E. A. Anderson eaught '15 pounds of pickerel through the ice one day last week ..
 The friends of Thomas F.. Champlin of HopiSinton are glad to learn he is able to be out again
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
Windham County
WAUREGAN
Wild Ducks in the RiVsr-Death Oa Mrs. Rsbscea Patterson Rss1fen from Fall on the Ice.

A number of wild ducks have Nsea lying in the open water south of tks Qu1nebaug river bridge the past week.
 Mrs. John Phillips is & guest of her parents in New Hampshire.
 Joseph Buthilier, who has been i'll, is able to be out, much improved.
 Funeral of Mrs. Rebeeea Patterson.
 The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Pat- tersOn was held at her home, in Weu- regan Monday. Jan. 29, many friends and relatives attending. The services wer conducted by Rev. MT. Sternes of Putnam. A quartette sang two selec- tions, Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and Shall We Meet Beyond the Riv- CT. Burial was in the family plot at Central Village.
 Mrs Patterson's death was caused by 6 broken hip, the result of fall on the ice Sunday, Jan. 21. She died Friday, the 26th, surrounded by her family. She has been B resident os Wauregan for nearly forty years and was loved and respected by all who knew 'herfl She lived quiet, synpa- thetic home life, and will be much missed. She leaves three children. Mrs. Henry N Wood of South Cove l. try, Mrs. Ida B. Burgess and Wnlie m Patterson of Wauregan; also two sis' ters. Mrs. Ann Whitehead of Holyolsa. Mase., and Mrs. Belle Murphy cG North Attleboro, Mass. Her husband died soma s4 years ago,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
LEFFlNGWELL
Mrs. sias LsffinswelI Entertains on
 5irthday-PersonaI Items.


 Thomas and Frank Lefhngwell filled their ice houses last week.
 Elmer Stone spent Sunday with friends in Preston.
 Raymond Brittin of Norwich was a Sunday caller in this place.
 Mir. and Mrs. Nathan Whifing of Norwich were guests Sunday of J. c. Leffngwell
 The meeting which was held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Andrew Gard her, Sunday afternoon, was well at tended Rev. T. H. Peabody was the speaker. The next meeting will be held at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. Elliott DoIheare tomorrow (Sunday) at o'clock.
 Birthday Party.
 The most enjoyable party of the season was at the home of MT. and Mrs. Silas Leffingwell at East Great Plain, Tuesday evening, when nearly sixty friends and neighbors gathered in honor of Mrs. LefhngweIPs birth day. The evening passed altogether too quickly for the merry party. Danc- ing was enjoyed until a late hour, the music being furnished by Charles Rathbun, Adam and s. w. Leffngwell, violinists, and Austin Rathbun plan ist. Refreshments consisting of sand wiches, cake and cocoa were served. The hostess was the recipient of many lovely presents, among them being a huff and a large parlor lamp. The party, which consisted of friends from Norwich, Yantic and this place, depart ed wishing the hostess many happy re- turns of the day.
 Warren Tanner and William Gard ner spent Sunday in ERonk.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
Who is Going and Comng-Incidents. Accidents
 aud Building in Three Counties.

crime Sweet; installed the officers of Lebanon grange, P. of H., No. 21. MT, Barron conducted the installation in a skilful manner, greatly pleasing all
 Congregational Roll Call.
 Friday evening of last week, the annual roll call of the First Congre- gational church was held with Deacon Manning in the chair. The first num- Der was a musical selection by Mrs. F. N. Taylor and Miss Geneva Stark, Mrs. Taylor playing the violin and Miss Stark the piano. Three hymns were sung; prayers were offered by Deacon Manning and Deacon Wet more. The Scripture reading was from the twelfth chapter of Romans. A solo was sweetly rendered by Mrs. Taylor and the roll was called by Clerk of the Church DT. F. L. Dan ielson. Response was given to the names of seventy eight of the church's members, and messages were read from seventeen of the so-called ab- sent members of the church. The clos ing prayer was offered by Deacon Danielson.
 Perry Lathrop of Vernon has been visiting friends in town the past week.
 Daffodlls in Bloom.
 Mrs. George Foster has daffodils in bloom. The first blossom appeared on January "A, The plants are not blooming out of doors, however.
 The services at the First Congrega- tional church, Sunday morning, were conducted by Rev. MT. Clark of Can terbury. The Junior Endeavor meet ing was led by Charles Sweet. The leader of the Christian Endeavor meeting was Mrs. F. L, Danielson. N B. Williams is suffering from a severe cold.
 C. E. Supper and Entertainment.
 Tuesday evening the Christian En- deavor society of the First Congrega- tional church held a supper and SO cial in the church parlors. An appe- tizing supper was served, a good number being present. Over $9 were added to the treasury. The programme was well executed and greatly enjoy ed. It consisted of the following:
 Piano solo, Miss Florence Hoffman; recitation, Miss Gwendolyn Clark; so- 10, Miss Vera Willis; reading, Fred M. Abell; dialogue, Uncle Nose Counting the Eggs, Richard Bishop and George Hewitt; piano solo, Miss Hoffman. Personals.
 Mrs. Nelson Taylor has been i'll for several days.
 Mrs. Samuel Rockwell of Stafford Springs was the guest of Mr and Mrs. c. Lyman Cleveland over last Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
M0HEGAN

Mir. and Mrs. Sturgis and children of New London were guests Of Mrs. Emma Baker Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lamoine of Norwich were Sunday guests of Mrs. Baker.
 Julian Harris of Norwich called on friends in this place Sunday
 Miss Emma F. Baker of New Lon don was the guest Sunday of Mohe- gan friends.
 Anson Dolbeare of Boston was horne for few days.
 Roscoe SkeesuckB was in Norwich the first of the week
 Henry Dolbears was in New Lon- don Saturday.
 Captain Vars is sick
 The ladies of Mohegan are getting ready for a supper and entertainment.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
FRANKLIN
Sci1ool Board Holds Social Session. - Notes and Personals.

Hermon Wolfe of New Haven and Miss Florence Bowker of Norwicl- were the guests of MT. and Mrs. s. N. Hyde on Sunday.
 Samuel N. Hyde and George L. Ladd were in Exeter, N. H., for a few days the first of the week.
 Mrs. Earl Rogers was the recent guest of her grandmother, Mrs. An toinette Hastings.
 Miss Bagley of New York has been the guest of Mrs. John Brassil.
 Mrs. J. Gray of Ledyard was the week end guest of her brother, Charles Beckwith.
 School Board Meets.
 On Thursday afternoon of last week Supervisor of Schools George Emerson met the school board and all that were interested in schools at the town hall. A very pleasing entertainment was given as follows; Duet, Mrs. George Emerson and son; solo, Miss Anna Engstrom, with Mrs. M. A. Bolande as accompanist; recitations, Miss Nellie Taylor; readings by Mary Daniels and Rena Mitchell Remarks were made by members of the school board and oth- CTS. George L. Ladd chairman of the school board, had charge of the meet ing. After the entertainment cocoa, crackers and waters were served and a social time was enjoyed by all. Lloyd P. Aver was a recent South | Manchester visitor.
 Melville Manning of Lebanon was calling on local relatives on Tuesday.
 Mrs. George Starkweather has re- | turned after spending several days in Hampton.
 Mrs. Hermon Gager was in Willi- mantle on Friday.
 Letter Carrier J. D. Simpson is con fined to his home with grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
Pages Nine to Sixteen
MONTVILLE
Cantata Pleases Audience of 135- School and Library Meeting Held at Palmer Memorial Hall.


 The cantata, The Captive, rendered by the young people in the Union Baptist church Sunday evening, was deeply interesting and enjoyed by an audience of 1855. Both the music by the large chorus and the speaking showed much training and talent. The theme of the cantata was missionary. Mrs. George c. Chappell, the appoint ed leader of this missionary meeting, arranged the cantata and trained the young people in rehearsal. The parts were taken as follows:
 The Captive Miss Henrietta Grid ley; Spirit of Darkness, Mrs. E, C.. Chapman; Voice of China, Miss Ge- trude Olson; Spirits of Truth, the Misses Hilma Rosenlund, Ella Rosen- lund, Grace M. Wood and Ethel l.. Wood; Voice of Song, Miss Minnie Chapel; Spirit of Light, Miss Marion Henry; Voice of India, Miss Florence Chapman; Voice of China, Miss Je- neva Smith; chorus, Fred J. Hope, Frank Sawyer, William Mckenzie, Roy Woodmansee, Rev. c. c. Chappell, Mrs. Walter Jeffers, Mrs. Chapman, Miss Lydia Olson, Miss Nellie Chapman, Miss Helma Rosenlund. Miss Blla Ro- enlund, Miss Geneva Smith, Miss Minnie Chapel, Miss Ethel Wood, Miss Marion Henry. Prof Fred Spencer and Miss Florence Chapman assisted with violins and Mrs. Chappell pre- sided at the piano.
 Local Notes.
 Misses Gertrude l.. Rogers and | Maude A. Wood of the Willimantic normal spent Sunday at their homes here.
 Miss Ethel Boynton and friend from Norwich spent Sunday at Mrs. Frank Miners.
 The fine skating was enjoyed by the young people Saturday.
 A town teachers meeting was held at Uncasville last Friday afternoon
 c. E. Social. A Christian Endeavor social was | held in the chapel of the Union Bap- | tist church Friday evening. Many oi | the members appeared in costume rep resenting the Flower Girl Spring Martha Washington, etc. Ice cream was served by the president, Mrs Mitchell.
 School and Library Meeting.
 A school and library meeting wa: | held at Palmer Memorial hall Thurs l day evening,at 7.30. The speakers were 1 Charles s. Comstock. George $. Palm l CT of New London, Mrs. Frederick A l Johnson or Uncasville, Miss Gladyi Latimer and Rev. George c. Chapel l played two piano and flue duets, La Serenata by c. Braga and Sehnsuch Der Semmerin by Ole Bull; Miss lat inner played two piano selections, anC Prof Fred Spencer, Rev. George c ChappeIl and Miss Latimer played { trio, Free Masons' March.
 Has Gone South. Albert Johnson who has spent tn fall and part of the winter with he sister, Mrs Harriet Edmunds, has gene south for the rest of the winter
 Miss Carrie Wood, who is spendin; the winter with relatives in Norwich spent the week end at her home here returning home Monday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

c. H. Barber is at his home here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Elijah Green are visit ing their son, George Green, at the Campbell farm, Ekonk
 James H. Dixon has filled his ice- house with 10 inch ice.
 Rev. w. Quayle held a meeting at the schoolhouse Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance.
 John Saunders is no better.
 A number of farmers have lost a part of their vegetables by having them frozen.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS

Walter Shea, Burial was in the fam lily plot in Elm Grove cemetery.
 Variety Supper.
 The young ladies of the Baptist choir served a variety supper in the church parlors Wednesday evening from to g o'clock. The attendance was good. Proceeds amounted to about $20.
 Burial in Westerly.
 The funeral of Mrs. Jane Cutler, wife O. Joseph Robinson, was held Saturday. A prayer service was held at Il o'clock at the Robinson home On Quoquetaug hill. The services were concluded at the chapel in Riverbend cemetery, Westerly, followed by burial in the family plot Rev. MT. Spald- 1ns, paster of the Road church off, ciated.
 Miss Ann Mains Funeral.
 The funeral of Miss Anna Main was held Tuesday at il o'clock at the home of her niece, Mrs. Mary Main Hol- mer of Quoquetaug hill Rev. Charles T. Hatch, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, Mystic, conducted the services. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
 HonnS rom the lsthmuS,
 Charles O. EIdredge of Riverview aud Frederick A. Barnes of Oakiawn arrived Wednesday afternoon from a rip, visiting Porte Rico, Jamaica and Panama.
 Visiting Class Entertained.
 The Sunday school classes of Miss c. Louise Harris and Miss Margaret Boothman entertained Saturday eve ming in the M. B. rooms the members of Ira F. Moves Sunday school class of the Methodist church, Mystic. Mu- sic and games were enjoyed. Re- treatments were served Miss Harris and Miss Bocthnan were assisted in the serving by Miss Gertrude W. Chapman and Mrs. Hattie Peckham.
 Sunday Services.
 On Sunday morning at the Baptist church the pastor, Rev. Henry E. Anderson, will preach on The Source of Rest
 There will be the usual morning preaching service at the Methodist church with sermon by the pastor Rev. William B. Cornish Rev. W. s. MacIntire, field secre- tary of the Lords Day league of New England, is to speak at the Baptist
  There will be union service of both churches.
 Various Items.
 Ernest w. Brown attended the ses- sion of the Connecticut State Poultry association in Hartford.
 Capt. and Mrs. John E. Spofford and young daughter Thelma have returned to Brooklyn, N. r., after a visit to Mrs. Spofford's parents, MT. and Mrs c. Edwin Stapelyn. MT. and Mrs. John w. Shank and children were over-Sunday guests ot Mrs. Shank's parents. Mr. and Mrs SheFwoon R. Swan of Preston City. Charles Edwin Lamphere is recov- ering from tonisilitis. Miss Amy Eldridge has returned from visit to her sister, Miss Fran ] ces Eldredge, at South Woodstock.
 Miss Charlotte Johnson, teacher o1 the intermediate grades of the Old ;. Mystic school, has been i'll this week with tonisilitis at her home in New London. Mrs. Halsey E. Packer oi Mystic has substituted for her.
 Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Bacon Hut chins of Lewiston, Me. arrived Tues day evening for visit to MT. ana Mrs. Horace o. Williams. Mrs. Grace Hammond of New Lon don is the guest of her sister, Mrs Joseph Desley.
 MT. and Mrs. George siswick oi Stafford Springs were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Sidney Siswick ot Main street.
 Mrs. Stephen A. Brown has beer critically i'll for the past month from heart trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
LISBON
Lost Cow Found Beneath Ice.

Mrs. w. g. Foote is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. c. E. Johnson, in Bridgeport.
 Miss Nellie Franklin of Jewett City was the guest of Miss Martie Barber Sunday.
 Mrs. Susan Kanahan, who has been quite i'll, is improving.
 The discovery of cows horns pro- truding through the ice in B. R. Bar bers meadow has solved the mystery as to what became of young COW be- longing to MT. Barber that strayed from his pasture last summer and could not be found, though he and his farm help spent much time in looking for her. Not until q few days ago, when some of the nefghbors' children who were skating on a pond formed by the recent rains came upon horn sticking up through the ice at the edge of the meadow, was there any clue as to what had become of the animal Thinking the horn might belong to the missing COW, MT. Barber was notified and was able to chop away the ice sufficiently to prove that it was his COW.