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The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-15
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
MYSTIC
Death of Miss Eunice EIdredee-Con- eregational Pastors outing-Mem bers of N. c. w. Club Entertained Bio Niqht For Charity Chapter.

Miss Eunice Eldredge died at her home on Eldredge street Wednesday morning after a long and painful ill., ness with heart trouble. She was born in Mystic, July l. 1S41, the daughter of Elam and Hannah Fitch Eldredge, and has always resided in Mystic. She leaves a sister, Miss Eunice Eldredge and a brother George Eldredge.
 Attended New London Funeral.
 Many relatives and friends of Miss Helena May MacNeil, attended her funeral that was held in St. Mary Star of the Sea church, New London. Miss MacNeil was killed on Monday at the Harrison Landing by Central Yer mont train. She was well known here, having lived in the Holdredge block up to a few weeks ago.
 To Supply Congregational Pulpit.
 Rev. George H. Miner will supply the pulpit of the Congregational church at Groton for the week while Rev. James R. Danforth, the pastor, his annual vacation.
 Entertained Club.
 Miss Florence c. Allyn entertained the members of the N. c. w. Club at her home on West Mystic avenue Tuesday evening. Whist was enjoyed and refreshments were served. Miss Mildred Chapman gave some selections on the piano. Those present were Misses Mildred and Edna Chapman, Lillian and Harriette Wilcox, Helen George, Beatrice Higgins, Florence Crouch, May Penfield, Grace Walkly Walter Smith, Harris and AlbertUs Brown, Chester Chapman, Albert Fairbrother, Joseph Tyler, Kirkland Taylor, EarlWarlbridge
 Charity Chapter, Order of Eastern Star held a important session We'd | nesday evening in the Masonic temple, the annual visit and inspection of the work of the Grand officers of the state. At 6.30 o'clock supper was served tothe visitors an dthe memZers of the order after which they as sembled in the lodge room, the meet ing being presided over by Worthy Matron Mrs. Bertha Crane. The floor work was done in fine style showing much practice by the team. Visitors were present from New London, Vest l erly and Stonington lodges.
 Local Interests.
 Local Odd Fellows were much l pleased on Wednesday to hear that Deputy Grand Master Fred c. Burrows | of Pequot lodge No. S5, I. o. o. F. had been raised to the highest officer of | the state, that of Grand Master for 1 d term of one year.
 l Joseph w. Noble has returned from .... Grand Officers Visitation. .,., a few days visit at Killingly. Miss Florence Crouch has left for a 1 visit in Westfeld, N. J. Mrs Martha Moves is visiting rela- l tives in Westerly.
 Mrs. Ezra DabeH and daughters | Misses Clara and Marion DabeIl are | guests of Mrs. Dabelfs mother, Mrs Lydia Douglas.
 Rev. A. F. Earnshaw has been in i Hanover this week.
 1 Conrad Kretzer spent Wednesday | in New Haven, attending the Grand ] lodge session.
 Frank W. Batty spent Wednesday l in Boston.
 Stonington lodge No. 26, l. o. OF. met Wednesday evening and conferred the first degree on d class of candi.- 1 dates.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
JEWE'rT CITY
Methodist Neighberhood Preachers Meet-One Marriage, Three Deaths and Ten Births During April.

The Methodist neighborhood preach CTS meeting was held at the Methodist parsonage in Jewett City Tuesday. Ministers were present from Fall River, Danielson, Baltic Sterling, North Grosvenordale, Moosup and At, tawaugan. Also the former pastor' here Rev G. D. Stanley with his wife and children. An election of of ficers was held, Rev. W. J. Smith of North Grosvenordale being elected as president, Rev. D. w. Adams of Alta waugan vice president, Rev. MT. Grfs- wold of Danielson secretary and treas urer Mrs. Thatcher served dinner to the company.
 Kings Daughters Delegates.
 The Kings Daughters circles have elected their delegates to the county convention, which is to be entertained by Dorcas circle at the Methodist church next Wednesday Whatsoever circle has appointed no delegates, but everyone is expected to attend as a delegate, and the leader, Miss Ruby Thornton, Is one by virtue of her of flee. The delegates from Dorcas circle are the leader. Mrs. William C. Jeffefs Mrs. K. H. Hiscox, Mrs. w. R. Bur dick. Mrs. S. P Greene and Mrs. J. H.. Tracy. From the Golden Links circle the leader, Mrs. F. E. Williams and Mrs. W. H. Cane and Mrs. Charles E. Spicer. From the Silver Links circle, the leader, Miss Jean Burleson, and Miss Mary McNicol. The circles are entitled to one delegate for every ten members, besides the leader
 April Vital Statistics.
 The vital statistics for April for the town as filed by Town Clerk Welsh show one marriage, Herman Learned and Elizabeth Sweet and three deaths-Nellie Shea, of double pneu- monia, Marie Yzzo, of asphyxia, and Marie Kilbossa, capillary bronchitis. There were ten births-Howard Monty, son of Joseph and Sarah Monty Jo- seph Oscar Leonard Dugas, son of Oscar and Diana Dugas; Napoleon La fayette Labonne, son of George and Celina Labonne; Agnes Delonia Lar anger, daughter of Moses and Matilda Laranger Grace Mildred McGovern, daughter of J. F. and Elvina McGov- ern; William Alfred Horneson. son of William F. and Clara Horneson: --- Sibitchy, to Anthony and Maggie Si- bitchy; Andrejczg Saverin, Jr, to An | drejczg and Annie Saverin: Joseph Demik, son of Bolaslow and Zafia Demik; Emma Myrtle Stetson daugh- ter of Frank and Emma Stetson. Move to Danielson.
 Mir. and Mrs William T. Jackson and family moved Wednesday 10 Dan | ielson where MT. Jackson is boss car penter in the Quinebaug mills. George l Roode accompanies them.
 The bigot isn't half as big as he | thinks he is
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16

of trolley express service between this city and Providence An agent of the Rhode Island company has been in town interviewing shippers. It is understood that he was given censid- erable encouragement. One concern that has much business for public car riers from Putnam to Providence. Is SC pleased with the trolley express pro- feet that 1t is considering the installa- tien of a siding to connect it's plant and the line of the Connecticut cem- Pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
STONINCTON
Max Rate Subject of Discussion at
 Borough Meeting-Arransements for Memorial Day-Weddine Invitations.

The taxation within the borough of Stonington on property was considered Tuesday evening at a meeting held when a tax to pay the expenses of the borough government was to have been made. There is at present a small as- sessment on property within the bor- ough at a rate of 10 mills. This, to- gether with the town tax of 15 mills, makes a large rate, and the question will come up for settlement Tuesday evening, May 2S, at a meeting to be held in Borough hall. It was voted Tuesday evening that a tax of mills on the dollar be levied and assessed on all the estate, both real and per town assessment, and that said tax be collectable and payable on Sept. 4, 1912. This vote was duly seconded. The vote showing the resuIotion lost. on motion of J. S. Anderson. IT,, ad- journment was taken to the date named above
 Invited to Bye Wedding.
 Many Stonington people have re- ceived invitations to the marriage of Miss Eunice Gift Mallory. daughter Brooklyn, N. r., and George Edgar Hite, Jr. Tho ceremony will take place Saturday, June s, at .3.50 p. m.. at the Presbyterian church, Eye, N. T.
 Plans for Memorial Day,
 At a meeting of J, F. TFa1nSul1 post. No. S2. G. A. R., Tuesday evening ar engagements fer observance of Memo rial day were anaAe. The invitation of Rev. Dwight c. Stone to attend seT- vice at the Second Congregational
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
DAVID 4. WELLS

the famous free trader, once told a friend, 'If l had left my money in the Savings Bank I would be worth a great deal more"
 Evidently he made some investments that did not turn out profitabIy. Thou sands upon thousands have had the same experience. Mir. Wells probably had an acquaintance with as many men of affairs in his day as any citizen of the country, so if he would have been worth a great deal mo-e," isn't it a good plan for you to leave your lmoney in the savings bank.
 This bank soIioits deposits and quar- 'sntses the depositors safe, sane and i'eonservative management, according to the law.
 Savings banks can only invest in such securities as stipulated by law.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
Safety in Travel.

The sea occasionally takes frightful toll of adventurers who on business or pleasure bent go forth upon the waves. But in the yearly aggregate the drown ing at sea cannot keep pace even with automobile slaughterings. No travel is safer than sea travel.-Philadelph Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

church Sunday morning. May 26, was accepted. The post and members of the w. R. c. will be present. The usual programme will be followed on the S0th. Members of the post will decorate the graves in the several cemeteries and partake ef lunch at Braytons hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
OBITUARY.
Frank Sponcev.

Frank sponcey, about 50, died at his home on Church street, Wednes day morning after an illness of about a week. He had been a resident of this city for many years, and is re- membered by the older residents as cornetist of note. His occupation was that of sheemaking and cobbling. MT. Sponcey was the father of 21 chill dren. He was member of St. Mary's parish His wife has been dead q number of years,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
Memorial Day Plans.

All arrangements for Memorial day have been completed. It was an nounced Wednesday that Major John Mckinley of New London is to be the orator of the day, This year the ded ication of the soldiers monument will be the special feature of the exercises of the day. In order that the exer cises at the monument will not be de- layed, the ceremonies at Grove street cemetery will consist only of prayer Rev. George D. Stanley officiating, and the decoration of the graves of the honored dead. In this latter tribute the veterans will be assisted this year by 20 students of Putnam high school ten boys and ten girls.
 Upon the return from the cemetery to the monument the different organ izations will form a hollow square about the memorial, with the speakers and invited guests in the center. Mrs. Lillie Leach, representing the WOman'S s Relief corps, which raised the fund for the monument, will make the ad- dress of welcome and tender the me morial as gift to the city of Putnam. The response and acceptance for the city will be by Mayor Archibald Mac donald. Another gift to the city at the same time will be a beautiful flag. Musical numbers will be included in the programme arranged.
 Heard and Seen.
 Dr. E. F. Perry. president of the Windham County Medical society, will attend the meeting of the State Medi- cal society to be held in New Haven, May 22-23
 Pomfret street has been attacked by the sewer builders and is now torn up from Bugbees corner to the foot of the hill.
 A meeting of the various committees of the Clean City league was held in the municipal building Wednesday evening.
 Thomas McDermott will attend the Red Sox- White Sox game at Boston | today (Thursday).
 Charles K. Shaw has been signed to play with the Monitors of the Paw tucket Intercity league. MT. Shaw was the best catcher in the old East | ern Connecticut league, being an eX- ceptionally heavy hitter | Mrs. F. F. Russell will have the members of the Girls Friendly society ] of St. Philips church at her home foI meeting this (Thursday) evening. In observance of Ascension day there will be special services at St. Mary's | church today (Thursday). l Miss Emily Payne of Burmah is tc l address a union meeting of the wo- mans missionary societies of the city | in the Baptist church, May 24.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
Woman and Baseball.

One reason woman never really enjoys watching a baseball game is because she never can tell when the umpire ought to be kiIled.-Galvesto News.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16


 
 Miss Carolyn Levin, daughter of MT. ] and Mrs David Levin of Salem, Mass, and Edward Merrill, the son of Mr. and Mrs Samuel Morrill,, of Wor cester, are to be married at Salem, June 4. Until within a few months MT. Morrill, was manager of the Brad ley theater in this city. MT. and Mrs. Morrill, will go to Niagara Falls on their wedding trip.
 Thirty six Apply for Pension Increase
 Up to wednesday night 36 persons receiving pensions from the govern ment for service in the civil war and resident in Putnam, have made apph- cation for an increase, as provided for in the bill that has just been passed by congress. All the local applicants are eligible for and seek an advance to $50 a month. None of them at present, unless fortunately favored by a special act of congress, is receiving more than $20, which was the regu- lar maximum up to the time that the new law went into effect.
 Tatro Coach at Pomfret.
 Eugene Tatro, who is known in all the baseball towns of eastern Connec- ticut as one of the fastest and most aggressive players that has been on Putnam team in recent years, is coaching the team of Pomfret school for its seasons campaign. MT. Tatro says that the Pomfret team for 1912 is as fast as was that which repre- sented the school in 1911, which is the same as saying the fastest team that Pomfret has had.
 Accident at Mill.
 EmpIoves at the Putnam WoOlen company are out on an enforced va cation as the result of the breaking of some gears having to do with the op- eratiou of the water wheel at the plant. Wednesday a coffer dam was being built to determine the extent of the damage. The mill will probably be stopped for several days. This is the first time that such an accident has interfered with the operation of the mill in forty years.
 Marriage Made Known.
 There is a sequel to one of the mar riages of Massachusetts couples re- gently united in this city. J. F. Jones and Mrs. Mabel Eldridge, both of Worcester, decided that they would say nothing for the present to their friends about their matrimonial Ven- ture in Connecticut. The secret is out, however. due to the investigation of Worcester reporter. Mr and Mrs. Jones since their marriage have been living apart to keep the happening se- cret A Worcester paper of Wednes- day says that Jones denied that he had been married when asked about it, but afterwards admitted the truth of the matter. MT Jones is an elastic truss manufacturer in Worcester. He is about 35. Mrs. Jones is about the same age. They were married here by Rev. George D. Stanley of the Metho- dist church.
 Pleased With Trolley Express. Putnam manufacturers and business men have expressed much satisfaction over the prospect of the establishment
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
PUTNAM

Thirty-six Persons Want Pension ln- crease-Tatro Coaching Pomfret School Team-Worcester Learns of Secret Marriage-MemeriaI Day Ar engagements CompIsted.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
PATENTS

Protect your idea Handsome 60-page
 Guide Book Free. HARRY E. BACK, Attorney at-Law. Phoenix Block, DanieIsen, Conn. oct1TuThS
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
DANIELSON

Three Flying Squirrels Fall from Chim- ney-A Picture to Be Paine Memorial Change in Pentecostal Church Plans.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16

The bigot isn't half as big as he thinks he is
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
Held at County Jail.

Two men sentenced to serve terms in the state prison are now held at the county jail in Brooldyn-Joel R. l.. Dongles, who was sentenced at the March term of court, and Robert Jen
 kins, sentenced in Willimantic Tues
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
Flying Squirrels in Chimney.

Three flying squirrels fell into the fireplace from the chimney when a fire was started Tuesday in one of the summer cottages at Alexander's Lake
 It is reported from Canterbury that young pigs are selling for $4 apiece Tn that section of the country,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16

Pleased With Trolley Express.
 Putnam manufacturers and business men have expressed much satisfaction over the prospect of the establishment
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
Move to Danielson.

MT. and Mrs. William T. Jackson and family moved Wednesday to Dan- ieson, where Mir. Jackson is boss car penter in the Quinebaug mills. George Roode accompanies them.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16

Rt. Rev. F. F. Johnson, D. D., bishop coadjdtor of Missouri, comes to St. AL bahs church this (Thursday) evening. Frederick Shumway returned We'd nesday from a visit with friends in Boston.
 Today, Ascension day, will be ob- served with special services at St. Jau0es' church.
 George A. Christie of Worcester was a visitor with friends in Danielson on Wednesday.
 Mrs. w. H. Judson has been the guest of Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Young in Worcester,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-16
Paine Memorial to Be a Picture.

The baseball team of Killingly High school went to Webster Wednesday afternoon to play Webster high, with three men missing from the local line up as the result of scholarship restric- tions placed by Principal Bennett, who will insist that the boys make good at their studies before they do at the na tional pastime.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
PERSONALS.

Charles Higganbotham Of Casville,
Mo-, Is visiting In the city.
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Rose returned
home after a weeks visit with her
daughter, in Burlington. Mrs. H. G.
Hunter,
Mrs. Emma SAMSON of Kahoka.
Mo-, is visiting at the home of her
son, VIII SAMSON and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Butts returned
last evening from New York City
where they have been for the past two
weeks, Mr. Butts making the trip in
the interest Of the Irwin Phillips Co
Mrs. ]. S. Brumbach and daughter
Beulah have returned home from a
short visit in Quincy, Ill.
Miss Ivene and Emma Her, of
Quincy, H.. are visiting with their
sister Mrs. r. Buerklin, 500 South Six
teenth street.
Mrs. w. G. Virgin was a Quincy Wis
itor yesterday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE
OF A NEW CITIZEN
week Old Young Man Is Visited Yes
terday by Merry Crowd
Of Visitors.

A keokuk young man, less than a
week old, had an experience yester-
gay that seldom occurs to any one,
nut this promising youngster may
nave the SAME experience again, as
ne at the present time is especially
receptive when callers come, and a
very well behaved little fellow In the
bargain.
A week ago tomorrow the young
ster arrived at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Kelly making their second
son. At one time yesterday he was
entertaining the following relatives.
aside from those of his immediate
!, One great grandfather.
'nree aunts. one great great aunt, two
srandmothers, and two great grand
mothers, all Of which goes to prove
mat young Mr.. Kelly is a very popu-
lar addition to the Kelly family.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
DARK HORSE SHE'D
AND RAN AWAY
CONTINUED from page l.,

asked for time to prepare proper
minority report hut that the time fur
nisbed him and his associates had
been Inadequate. He stated that for
the Roosevelt minority he merely pre-
sented a disinterested report.
Root said that while there could
not strictly speaking be such thing
as a minority report, an expression of
the views of the minority could al
ways be expressed"
The Roosevelt delegates started to
boo Root in the middle of the SEN
tence but he merely smashed the table
with his gavel and finished his state
ment, first suggesting sarcastically
that 1t might Just as well be consId,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
Woman's Greatest Trouble.

Big Sandy, Tenn. Mrs. Lucy Can.
trell, Of this place. says: Every two
weeks. | had to go to bed and stay
there several days suffered untold
misery. Nothing seemed to help me.
until tried Cardui, the woman's tonic.
Although ! had been afflicted with
womanly weaknesses for seven years,
Cardui helped me more than anything
else ever did 1t ia surely the best
tonic for women on earth" Weak
ness is woman's greatest trouble. Car.
dull is woman's greatest medicine. be-
cause It overcomes that weakness and
brings back strength. In the past so
years, Cardui has helped over million
women. Try It for your troubles to-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
CITY NEWS.

Ladies. you must see those ex-
ceptional values we are showing in
the latest style low shoes at $3.50.
Miller. the shoe man.
Special meeting Eagle Lodge No.
~ A. F. and A. M. Saturday, June %,
1912 at 1880 p. m. Visiting brethren
cordially invited by order of the W. NJ.
S. H. Johnston, Secy.
Miller is showing some excellent
values In low shoes at $3.50
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
Quincy pair Wed Here.

Lewis Kamphenkel and Miss Mae
Lucas, selected Keoksk as the place
for their wedding, and accordingly
made the trip to Keokuk yesterday
evening and this morning. were united
in marriage. The wedding took place
in the residence of Rev. Brown. pastor
of Trinity M. E. church.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
EvenIno party.

Miss Julia Connolly and Miss Anna
Connolly. of s22 Bank street. were
hostesses last evening to party OF
thirty-five of their young lady friends,
in honor of Miss Alice Walker, of
Douds, Iowa, and Miss Loretta Weldon
of Milwaukee, Wis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
MONTROSE MAN
DIED; MT. PLEASANT
Zach. Andrews, an Old Montrose citl-
zen, Died After Lengthy
Illness.

Word reaching Keokuk today from
Mt. Pleasant confirmed the report OF
the death of Zach. Andrews, an old
resident of Montrose, who has been in
Mt. Pleasant for some considerable
length of time. The remains will be
sent to Montrose. where the funeral
will be held Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
ANOTHER COMPANY
ADVANCES WAGES
Taber Lumber Co. Posts Notice Of an
Advancement Of Wages. Effect
i've Saturday.

The following notice was posted this
morning by the Taber Lumber Co:
Keokuk, Ia, June 20, 1912. Effect
i've Saturday, June 22nd, wages will
be advanced approximately ten per
cent with a minimum of $500 per
day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
eeneraI store Burned.

Especial to the Gate City.]
DOWNING, Mo-, June 21.-A gener-
al store owned by VIM. Curtis, located
at Coffey church, four miles south of
Downing, burned last night. 1t is not
known how the fire originated. The
loss was only partially covered by in
surance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21

church Pcople 10 QUINCY.

A number of Keokuk excursionists
from the Methodist Protestant church,
went to Quincy yesterday on the
steamer Keokuk, and spent the day in
the down river city, returning here
last evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
Married in Madison.

John Ferris and Miss Bessie Morris,
a West Keokuk young couple, We're
married in Fort Madison Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, In the parson-
age of the Presbyterian church, Rev.
F. A. Gageby performing the cere.
mony. They will make their home in
keoluk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
ATTENTION j. O. @ 2.

Members of Herman lodge are re-
suested to meet at the hall Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock, to attend the
funeral of our late brother, George
Engelhart. Members Of Keoluk and
Puckechetuck lodges are invited to at
tend ERNEST KUEsPERT. N. G.
ALBERT KIEFER, Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-21
SEWING Society Entertained.

This afternoon at the manse, ~
BIondeau St, Mrs. e. B. Newcomb
entertained the Ladies Sewing SoNtety
and other friends. The following
ladies assisted in entertaining: Mrs.
d. w. McElroy, Catherine Jones, NJ. A.
Tracy, H. E. Schmidt, Harriet Fulton,
G. w. Campfield and Albert Wyllie.