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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-25

What is your object in wanting them
to start a revision OF the tariff Immediate
ly?" I don't want to start revision, 3"
replied Senator Sorghum. What I want
to do is to start the kind of an argument
that will be its own explanation OF inden-
mite delay."-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-25
BEST ON EARTH
EIks People Are, Declare the
Riddles.
B. P. o. E. Keep Open House
Christmas Day.
FOR THE POOR CHILDREN
Spencer Abbott in the Role OF
Santa Claus.
Decorations, Tree, Tables to
Feast From, All the Best.
FOR THE POOR CHILDREN

Hello. childrenl"
Hello, there. Santa! Merry Christ
mast"
We'll, here I am again in Topeka
couldn't come with my reindeer, for
there wasn't any snow. So 1 borrow
ed Phil Billiards. flying machine"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-25

Children of the First Congregational
church Tuesday evening dressed as
Hindoos, Africans, japanese and chi
nese They told of the great days that
are celebrated in the lands which they
represented with the idea of emphastz-
ing how much better is Christmas day.
The entertainment was in charge OF
Miss Mildred Guild.
There was large Christmas tree all
bedecked with the things that go to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-25
CHRISTMAS TREES
Thousands of Children Enjoyed
Them at Churches.
Christmas Eve Was Observed
Generally in Topeka.
SANTA CLAUS WAS THERE
To Delight the Hearts of the
Little Ones.
CantataS and PlayIetS Were
Part of the Programs.

The spirit of giving was emphasized
Christmas eve at various church en-
tertainments attended by thousands Of
Topeka kiddies. The children brought
gifts for those less fortunate than
themselves. However the youngsters,
themselves, were not left out in the
distribution of things that please. Hun
dreds went away happy carrying bags
of candy, and in some instances toys
Santa Claus appeared in person at a
few apparently favored churches, but
he evidently is getting old for he
doesn't cover the territory among the
churches that he did years ago. He
was conspicuous for his absence in
numerous instances. Many gaily dec
GRATED Christmas trees were enjoyed by
the little people. Interesting cantatas
and playlets were given in several of
the churches.
Between twelve and fifteen hundred
persons crowded into the Sunday school
temple of the First Methodist church
Tuesday evening, the occasion being
the presentation of THE Birds Christ
mas Carol" by fourteen children un-
der the direction of Mrs. J. Newell
Abrahams. The dramatization was the
work also of Mrs. Abrahams. TT was
one of the most delightful childrens'
entertainment that I have ever seen"
said DR. F. L. Loveland this morning.
The part of Mr.. Bird taken by
Victor Blakely. Violet Matthew's I'M
personated Mrs. Bird Pauline McVey
took the part of Carol Bird, and Dor
othy Coe appeared as Mrs. Ruggles.
ANDY and nuts were distributed
among seven hundred children. The
YOUNGSTERS brought one hundred dol
lars to the Erie home, girls school
in Kentucky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-25

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-25

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Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
ce!umbia Votes Aaainst Model School.

Columbia held a special town meet ing Wednesday afternoon to see what action the electors of the town de- sired to take relative to the building of an addition to the Chestnut Hill schoolhouse.
 Last year a model school for obser- vauon purposes was conducted at Hop River, but it is said that it was far from being a success, and this year it was proposed to make the Chestnut Hill school in the town of Columbia, a model school for purposes of observa- ton instead, but in order to accom- 1iish this end the state school authorl- ties decided that it would be necessary to build a small addition to the present schoolhouse, and therefore a special town meeting was called expressly to determine the sentiment of the project and see if the town would vote to con- struct the addition.
 Opposition to the proposition quick " arose, as the electors present cited that the plan was but an experimental one that had been tried and proved of no material value last year at Hop River. and the same might also be the result if attempted in Columbia. If was also brought out that there was not a sufficient amount of land upon which to erect the proposed addition. and therefore it was voted by the meeting that the town should not make any appropriation for the addi- ton desired by the state school au- thorities for mere experiment and thus killing the entire proposition.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
WillimantiC, Danielson and Putnam

teaching in the schools of Hartford fo. several years. has been granted d years leave of absence.
 Misses Katherine and Margaret Awkward, Miss Margaret Mcbride and Mrs. Charles T. Thayer motored to Providence and Rocky Point Thurs day.
 A benefit whist that was given in Woods hall Thursday evening at tracted a large number.
 Lumber Dealers Meeting.
 Eastern Connecticut members of the Lumber Dealers association will go to Hartford next Tuesday to attend meeting of the organization at the Hotel Garde.
 Survey fors State Road.
 State Divisional Engineer F. Walden Wright was engaged Thursday in mak- ing survey of the Stearns hill route for state road to the Rhode Island line.
 New Pole Line.
 Employees of the Southern New England Telephone company are en- gagged in building a pole line and stringing a 50-pair cable from Daniel son to Dayville, the new line to pro- vide for the increased business from l that section of the town.
 Hospitals vs. Wauregan. The Norwich state hospital baseball team will come up to Wauregan to- morrow Saturday, afternoon to try their prowess against the champions of the Eastern Connecticut league, and | a classy game is looked for. A mum Der have planned to go from Danielson to see the game. TarVia for State Road | Nineteen hundred barrels of tarvia are billed for shipment from Boston | to Hopkins Mills, R. l., via the Rhode Island companys line, for use | on the new state road that Is being l built to the Connecticut line at Little | Rest. Some of the tarvia has als7 l been shipped to Danielson to be for warded to the point where it is to be l used The new stretch of state roac | is proclaimed as one of the finest that has ever been put in in Rhode Island and there Is no doubt that it will be- come the favorite route for autoists travelling between Danielson and Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
Persnnals.

Robert NJ. Bath was a recent guest of friends in Hartford.
 Town Clerk Bradley NJ. Sears of Mansfield was in the city Thursday.
 Edward Randall left Thursday to spend week with friends in Bristol
 Sigfried Peterson of Pleasant street is at Pleasure Beach for a weeks out ing.
 Postmaster Fred O. vinton of Eagleville was Willimantic visitor Thursday
 Dwight Jordan entertained a party of friends at the Jordan cottage at Lake Wangumbaug Thursday.
 Miss Julia Sullivan of Jamaica Plain is visiting her cousin, Miss Mary c. Healey of South street.
 Miss Ruth Taylor has returned from a western trip. She visited college friends in Michigan, Illinois and Iowa.
 Thomas H. Sears of South Coventry was in town Thursday. MT. Sears starts today for short trip to Yer mont.
 Mir. and Mrs. N. D. West have re- turned to their home on Turner street after a visit with friends in Water bury.
 Mrs. Robert B. Truscott returned Thursday morning from a stay of seven weeks with her daughter Mrs L. Gardiner, at Cutler Me.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harlow M. Tracy and daughter left Thursday morning for Goodspeed Landing to attend the fu- neral of Robert Tracy, a brother of Mir. Tracy.
 MT. and Mrs. W. D. Clark of Rich mond Hill, N. Y. formerly of this city, are visiting at the home of their daughter. Mrs. J. Raymond Smith, on Jackson street.
 George c. Moon of New Haven is to locate in this city. MT Moon is a son in-law of Mir. and Mrs. J. NJ Gray of this city. MT. and Mrs. Moon have already moved from New Haven to Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
Local Notes.

Mir and Mrs. Thomas Henry and children of Lowell, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Henry's parents, MT. and Mrs. Ross O'Loughlin, of High street
 Carrier Anson J. Olds is taking his annual vacation. Carrier Dwight w. Ide has just returned from his vaca- tion and is back on duty again.
 A. D, Spellman and Frank P. Fenton, representing the Willimantic Roque club, were in Norwich Thursday con- testing in the second and third di visions respectively of the national roQue tournament.
 Mrs. George F. Clark and daughters the Misses Ruth and Ethel with Mrs. J. E. Johnson of Dumont, N. J., are spending the remainder of the month at the Wheeler cottage at Lake Wan gumbaug, South Coventry.
 Dr. William K F'aatz, who sustained a broken instep on the day of the Burnham carriage shop fire, is able to attend to his duties, but is obliged to hobble about with the aid of pair of crutches. His foot is daily improving, however.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
TOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Resignation of F. p. Shea as High
 School Teacher Accepted.

At a special meeting of the town school committee Thursday evening, Secretary l.. B. Lincoln read a tele gram from F. P. Shea. a teacher at the Windham high school, asking that his resignation be accepted. After considerable discussion 1t was vot- ed that the resignation be accepted.
 A resolution introduced by Commit teeman Thomas J. Kelley that here after any teacher signing contract with the town shall not be released from that contract unless incapacitat- ed. or signifying his intention to give up teaching as a vocation, was adopt ed.
 A resolution was adopted that Com mitteeman C, A. Case be empowered 10 secure the services of a teacher to succeed MT. Shea, subject to the ap proval of the school committee. The transportation committee was author ized to make arrangements with Sam uel Chappen for the transportation of children for the ensuing year.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

he said that he might and hoped that he would some time return to Putnam for a visit Tears dimmed his eyes when he turned to leave the city where the greater part of his valuable life's work has been accomplished and where his labors will ever be gratefully re- membered by the members of par ish that owes him so much.
 Rev Charles F. Bedard Father Van den Noorts successor. will address ms parishioners for the first time at the masses on Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
DANIELSON
Surveying for State Road-Funeral of Margaret Kelley-Additional Power in Demand for Manufacturing Pur- poses-End of League Season.

Miss Elizabeth Filling of Hartford is spending a few days with Danielson relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. George H. Call and Arthur Call, the latter of Boston. leave today for an automobile tour on Cape Cod
 Roy Reach is expected to arrive here today after a motorcycle trip from Buffalo, where he is employed He will visit friends in town.
 Frederick Adams, formerly a resi- dent of this place, is visiting with rel atives in Danielson.
 John B. Benoit of Taftville called on Danielson friends Thursday.
 Mr and Mrs Henry Chartier and children of Boston are visiting in Danielson.
 Austin Brooks of Dayville has re- turned from Providence, where he has been playing baseball during the sum- mer He will return to Yale next month.
 Eli Dagenias of Georgiaville, R. l., was a visitor in Danielson Thursday.
 Granted Leave of Absence.
 Miss Emma Filling, who has been
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

Anson Hyde, died Thursday morning at o'clock at the home of her daugh- ter, Miss Estelle J. Hyde, Columbia. She was born in Chatham Jan. 16, 1928, the daughter of John s. and Ruby (Rolles) Markham. Mrs. Hyde had been a resident of~Columbia for the past 65 years, She was a member of the Lebanon Baptist church. Five years ago she sustained a bad fall and at the time fractured her hip, but recovered sufficiently to do light work about the house. On the 16th of last January she celebrated her 90th birth day at the home of her daughter. She was taken i'll last February and for several weeks her condition was con- sidered serious. but she gradually inn proved during the spring. but during the past few weeks she had failed rapidly. There survive two daughters, Miss Estelle J. Hyde of Columbia and Mrs. Allison B. Ladd of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
FUNERAL.
Catherine Reardon.

The funeral of Catherine Reardon was held Thursday morning from the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Fan cheur, 42 Jackson place, with requiem high mass following at St. Joseph'5 church at g o'clock. Rev. Philip J. Mooney, curate of the church, otficiat- ed. The bearers were Jeremiah Dona- hue, Thomas Kelley, William Shortell and Matthew Geary. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
Warning Against Counterfeit Half
 Dollars

Fffty-cent pieces that are bad are in circulation in Willimantic The Wind ham National bank has had quite d number of them come in. They are said to be very good commercials and it is quite hard to detect them from the real coins without the aid of the acid test. They contain enough silver to make them have every appearance of genuine coin. The coins that have come to the banks attention all bear the date of 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
State Officers Confer.

The state officers of the Master Horseshoers' association held a meet ing Thursday at the Hotel Hooker. Several business matters were brought up and discussed that were of interest to the members. Those who were present at the meeting included M. B. Ring, president, Norwich; Fred Schaf, first vice president, Rockville; George w. Ide, second vice president, Chaplin; C. B. Adams, secretary and treasurer, Danielson. W. H. shannon, state or ganizer Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
WILLMANTIC
WAAr Is eoINe oN ToNIeT

Lawn Party on Rectory Lawn. Radiant Chapter, No. II. o. k. s. Ancient order of Hibernians, DiR Willimantic Nest of owls in K. of P. Hall.
 Moving Pictures at the Bijou and scenic Temple.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
WOMEN WITH PILES.
Be cured by Simply Taking Sugar
 Coated Tablets.

Constipation, tight clathing and womens ordeaIs cause piles. Women suffer piles more than men and all will be greatful to know of a success ful remedy in tablet form, that brings a cure without cutting, use of salves or suppositories. This guaranteed remedy is HEM -ROlD, sold by N. D. Sevin & Son, and all druggists. $1 for treatment lasting 24 days.
 Dr. Leonhardt Co. Station B, Buff falo, N. Y, Prop. Write for booklet.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
COLCHESTER
Man Who Struck Neighbours Wife Fined $2 and Costs-Case of Tres pass Not Proved-Borough People at Westchester Cambake.

The case of Levine ys. Kessler was tried Wednesday afternoon in Grange hall before Justice Abell. Charles P. Brown appeared for the state and Thomas M Shields of Norwich for Kessler. The case was one of assault. Kessler struck Michael Lewne's wife while in his yard. Kessler was fined s2 and costs. Kessler had Mrs. Le vine arrested for trespassing, but the case was thrown out, as no cause for the arrest was found.
 Thomas P. Kinney has returned
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
LEAGUE SEASON CLOSED.
Not So Satisfactory-Six Team League Probable Next Season.

The officials of the Eastern Connec- ticut baseball league have held their final meeting for the season and closed accounts. It is understood that the season has not been very satisfactory from financial standpoint: also that next year an effort will be made to have a six team league, getting the organization back to it's old basis of doing business. Wauregan, Taftville and JeWett City will form the nucleus for the league, with three other towns to be selected. It is very doubtful that Sterling will be included in the circuit for next season. That town Is off the trolley line. difficult to get to and the team representing 1t did not make a very satisfactory showing during the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Susan A. Tilson.

Mrs. Susan A. IIlson.
 Mrs. Susan A. Tilson of Marlboro died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. c. Sherman Putnam in West boro. Wednesday morning. after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. C. l.. Adams of this city, another daughter, was with her mother during her last illness and at the time of her death. A son. Charles F. Tilson of Water town, also survives.
 Said to Be 125 in Local Bull Moose
 Party.
 A political story that was heard on Thursday alleges that an organization of about 125 Roosevelt supporters has been quietly effected in Putnam. The list of names is said to include some of the prominent citizens of the town. The story is also to the effect that some active work for the progressive party will be done here in advance of the national election.
 Short Calendar Session Next Week.
 Judge Edwin B. Gager will be here next Friday to preside at a short cal endar session of the superior court for Wfndham county. At this session the fury for the September term of court will be drawn. It is probable that ar rangements will also be made at that time for the putting of prisoners held on criminal charges to plea on Tues day of the following week There will not be a great amount of criminal bus mess to dispose of at the September term of court.
 Heard and Seen.
 Members of Putnam grange enio- | their annual Ouuue an,. held day al Roseland park in Woodstock Thurs i day. A number of those present went up from this city in an auto truck. There is to be no service at the | Methodist church in this city Sunday l that all who wish may attend the Will | limantic camp meeting. Miss Evelyn Ellis has gone to Provi- dence for two weeks visit with rela' | tives.
 State Policeman Downing of Hart ford was in Putnam Thursday. Dr. E. F. Perry was at New HaveI | Thursday attending gathering o members of the Sons of Veterans.
 George P. Horden of Manchester, \ H., was a visitor with friends in Put i nam Thursday.
 Mrs. George Holt has been spending week at Pleasant View.
 Rev. J. F. Marvin of Worcester vii al church Sunday.
 Attorneys Mahlon H. Geissler an Howard c. Bradford leave next wee for visits to several places on the Mas sachusetts coast.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
wILLIMANTIc CAMP GROUND.
Pleasant Weather Increases Attend ance at Services-First Open Air Meeting - Cottagers and Their Guests-The Days Visitors.

The bright sunshine brought many visitors to the camp ground Thursday and the service at the tabernacle was lagely attended. Professor Knudson continued his lectures on the Hebrew Prophets. After prayer Dr. Knudson spoke especially on Hosea, the proph- ct of love.
 Open Air Service.
 For the first time during the camp
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
PUTNAM

Big Outing of EIks at Phillips Grove -Alvarez Muire Fractures Right Leg in Ball Game-Rev. John Van den Noort Bids Farewell to Par ishioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

season recently closed, though no one denies that the Sterling people are good sports.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-30

- recorded, but slowly. deliberately,
piecing the bits together within his
mind, blindly feeling his way to q
final conclusion, the boy had sunk
back upon the bed, overcome with
liquor. and fallen asleep. Keith
stepped over. and looked down upon
him in the dim light. He could recog-
nize something of her features In the
upturned face, and his eyes softened.
There was no use seeking again to
arouse him; even had he been sober,
he would not have talked freely.
Keith lifted the dangling feet into .
more comfortable position, turned the
lamp lower, went out, and latched the
door. Two men were tramping heavi-
ly up the stairs, and they turned into
the hall at the very moment he dis
appeared within his own room. He
still retained his grasp upon the latch,
when voice outside asked:
What number did you say. Bill
29?"
Keith Strengthened up as though
suddenly pricked by a knife; he could
never forget that voice-it was Haw.
ley's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-30
CHAPTER XIX.
A Glimpse at Conspiracy.

A Glimpse at Conspiracy.
Leaning against the inside Of his
own door, startled by the rapid
from different sounds reaching him. to
mentally picture most Of what oc-
Cured in the next room. He heard
Bill sink down into the convenient
chair, and drink from the bottle, while
the gambler apparently advanced to-
ward the bed, where he stood looking
down on its unconscious occupant.
The fool is dead drunk" he de-
clared disgustedly. I'VE can't do any
thing with him tonight"
y say-throw bucket water over
him." hiccoughed the other genially,
"allers sobers me off"
Hawley made no response, evidently
finding seat on one end of the wash
stand.
Hardly worth while, Scott" he re-
turned finally. Perhaps better have
some understanding with Christie,
anyhow. before l pump the boy any
further. If we can once get her work
1uS Will us, WllOuSuUy WOu udNo
much hand in the play-we shan't
need him. Thought tod you to keep
sober?"
Am SOBER" solemnly, "ain't had
but six drinks; just nat'rly tired out."
"Oh, indeed; WE'LL such room as
this would drive any man to drink.
Did you. get what l sent you here
after?"
II sure did, Bart" and Keith heard
the fellow get to his feet unsteadily.
Here's the picture. an some letters.
didn't take only what he had in the
grip"
Hawley shuffled the letters over in
his hands, apparently hastily reading
them with some difficulty in the dim
light.
Nothing there to give us any help
he acknowledged reluctantly, mostly
advice as far as can see. Damn the
light; a glow worm would be better.
There was a pause; then he slapped
his leg. However, it's clear they live
in Springfield, Missouri, and this pho
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-30
Administrators Notice

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that on the 18th
day of April 1912, the undersigned
was appointed by the District
Court of Audubon County, Iowa,
Administrator of the estae Of
James L. Jensen, deceased, late of
said County. All persons indebted
to said Estate will make payment
to the undersigned, and those hav-
ing claims against the same will
present them legally authenticated
o said court for advance.
Dated April IS, 1912.
NELS C. JENSEN,
Administra
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-30
We'll. pard, amt that so7-

NO, LnaC trlCk won't Work, scott.
We could do 1t easily enough If we
were down in Carson, where the boys
would help US out. The trouble up
here is that Wild Bill Hickock is
Marshal of Sheridan, and he and
never did hitch. Besides, Keith was
one of his deputies down at Dodge two
years ago-you remember when Dutch
Charles place was cleaned out? Well,
Hickock and Keith did that Job all
alone and Wild Bill isn't going back
on that kind of pal, is he? tell
you we've got to fight this affair
alone, and on the quiet Maybe the
fellow don't know much yet, but he's
sure on the trail, or else he wouldn't
have been in here talking to Willough-
by. We've got to get him, Scott, some
how. Lord, man, there's clean mil
lion dollars waiting for us in this deal,
and I'm ready to fight for It, But I'm
damned sleepy, and I'm going to bed
You locate Keith tomorrow, and then,
when you're sober, we'll figure out
how we can get to him best; I've got
to set Christie right Goodnight,
Bill"
He went out into the hall and
down the creaking stairs, the man h..
wanted so badly listening to his de-
scsnding footsteps. half tempted to
follow. Scott did not move, perhaps
had already fallen drunkenly asleep
on bis chair, and finally Keith crossed
his own room and lay down. The din
outside continued undated, but the
mans intense WEAKNESS ovsrcams 1t
all, and he fell asleep, his last con-
seious thought memory Of Hope.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-30
FOR SALE
The choicest acreage in Extra.

The choicest acreage in Extra.
A fine house in good repair and
newly painted. Cement sidewalks
Big barn, nice grove, fine grass, bot
tom land but never overflows. Some
native timber.
Just the thing for man who
wants a little home to look after.
Inquire journal Office.