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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09

Daniel F. Mccarthy of Providence, formerly of Wllimantic, has received a medal from the Providence division, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
 for membership in the organization for more than forty years. He was ad- mltted to membership when an engi- neer on the Providence & Fishkill
 road, September, 1866. nearly forty- six years ago. Medals were also | awarded Reuben H. Rich. John ~C. Heath of Providence, F. G. Shalling of | Stonington, who joined two months earlier than Mr. Mccarthy, and G. IT | box of Taunton and F. c. Garfield of Springfield who joined the brother hood forty seven years ago. There was a special order of exercises in
 connection with the presentation of
 medals, and included a lengthy and in
 teresting address by MT. Mccarthy. The medal holders by virtue of the | awards are entitled to seat in the grand international division of locomo- | tiNe engineers, which is made up of | delegates from all local divisions.
 MT. Mccarthy was among the | founders of the Catholic Total An | stinence union of Connecticut the pio-
 neer of the national organization and | devoted much of his spare time in ad- l Nanclng the cause of Catholic total | abstinence by conducting public ral-
 lies. He was ain earnest and forcible | speaker was instrumental in the for
 nation of St. Michael's Temperance
 society in Pawca tuck, and the Cardi-
 nal Manning society of Westerly, dur | ing the pastorate of Rev. William Pyne He earned the sobriquet of the l War Horse of Total Abstinence and
 delivered addresses in nearly every ! town in Connecticut and Rhode Island
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09

.. The committee in charge of the ceremonies connected with the dedica- ton of The Hiker monument in Provi- dence 0D Memorial Sunday, as a me- morial to the soldiers and sailors of the war with Spain, and to be erected by the United Spanish War Veterans of Rhode Island. have completed plans. The members of Robert Brucker camp of Westerly will participate in the ex- ercises.
 In the morning there will be a pa- rade to St Rsymond's church where a solemn military high mass will be celebrated. In- the afternoon there
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09

town and the people thereof for at least one more term.
 The enumeration of dogs in West erly will result in bringing the owners of the unlicensed canines to the at tention of the prosecuting authorities.
 Major Charles T. Cline. quartermas- ter, was at the drill of the Fifth com pany, Westerly, Tuesday evening, and inspected the fit of the new uniforms.
 An old resident of Westerly recalls the fact that just fifty years ago there were seventy five cases of smallpox in Willimantic, then a village of 4,0OO population.
 The members of the Westerly town council will meet Friday afternoon as a board of canvassers to correct the voting list to be used at the town election in June.
 A committee of the Seventh-day Baptist Missionary society met at the office of Treasurer Samuel H. Davis in Westerly Wednesday, on special business of the society.
 Which is the more influential body in municipal matters: The Westerly town council or the Westerly board of trader This is the question for de- DdlG SNlCClCQ Dy d 4ONoll NlltDs
 At the annual meeting of the Odd Fellows of Rhode Island, held in Providence, Westerly members were forgotten, as usual, when the offices were handed out This is characteris- tic of several other state organizations with which Westerly people are aff1l- lated.
 The clerks in the Opie store gave linen shower in honor of Miss Alice Flynn at the home of Miss Sanford in Stanton street, Wednesday eve ming. Miss Flynn is a daughter of the late Michael Flynn and sister of Councilman Maurice W. Flynn. and is to be married next Tuesday to Jo seph Twomey, son of Col. Michael Twomey.
 Miss Della Driscoll. who was sud denly stricken Tuesday morning while on her way to the White Rock mill, died Wednesday afternoon at her home in Stillman avenue. Death was due to kidney disease and apopleXy. Miss Driscoll was of a lovable disposition and her sudden death is a shock to many friends. She leaves three sis ters and a brother.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09

Narragansett commandery, Knights TemPlar, of Westerly, and the other connmanderies of the state will unite in field day on Monday, June 24. There will be a parade in Providence in the morning and in the afternoon the sir knights will enjoy a clambake and field sports at Rocky Point, re- turning to Providence at 8 o'clock in the evening. In the parade Narragan- sett commandery will be given post of honor at the left of the line. and will probably be headed by a Provi- dence band.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09
STAFFORD SPRINGS
-His Last Pupil Died Tuesday-c. E. ConVention-Mrs. Alice H. Churchill Dies in India.

Elder Amasa Morse, who is staying at the home of his daughter, Mrs. NJ P. J. Walker, observed his 98th birth day Wednesday,. MT. Morse is the oldest living legislator in the state, having represented the town of Union of hich he is a native in the general assembly in 1860 and 1861. He taught school when young man and has out lived all of his pupils. The last of his pupils was Wesley P. Bidwell, who died on Tuesday. His legal residence is Putnam, but he spends much of his tiue with his daughter, Mrs. Walker, in Stafford Springs. For over 60 years he was an Adventist preacher. AL though within two years of the cen tury mark, he is enjoying comparative ly good healih.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09

At the regular meeting sa the West ig board of trade. held in Town hall . .i ent Aberti R. Stillman presid- Jas. Postmaster Charles J. Butler r te report for the special commit M hat visited Washington in con- a Ion with the contract for con- st.G-tion Of the new postoffice build s- n Westerly. This committee was .H. ointcd after it was announced that itcre was no bid low enough to come within the appropriation for a granite o- marble building, but was adequate for d limestone building. It was evil dent that unless the people of Wester- ly showed interest and were willing Co cooperate with the government of iicials in the solution of the difficulty, that the construction of the building would be delayed indefinitely The committee was composed of Charles P. Cottrell. Alberti R. Stillman, Charles J. Butler and Daniel McLaren. With Congressman Utter, the commit tee held conference with James Knox Taylor, the supervising architect
 The committee was informed that the lowest bid for a granite building was about S11.000 above the amount available for the appropriation. The lOWest bid for Westerly granite was sfs. .00o above. The lowest bid for a marble building was $500 above the appropriation. Mir. Taylor ex- plained that there were some expendi- lures out of the appropriation not in cluded in the bids submitted. With Aofuctions the amount available for the building contract is a little over aT6,000. The appropriation was Sl00,- 600 with 1000 deducted for the site.
 It was decided that no additional appropriation could be secured at the present session of congress. MT. Taylor said that if an additional ap- propriation could be made for gran ite building that there would be no assurance that Westerly granite would be used. as the law would not permit specification of granite from any spe- cial quarry, aside that the granite should be red, white, blue, etc. MT. McLaren here stated that it would be impossible for the granite manufac- turers of Westerly To compete with outside manufacturers for this build ing.
 Postmaster Butler stated that the committee then decided to combine efforts to secure a marble building, as otherwise postp0nement of the whole mater seemed inevitable. If the rnodsfed bids were within the ap- proprlatiOn, the contract would be awarded and the construction of the building started as soon as possible.
 Mir. Butler stated that the appropri- ation for the Westerly building and site. s10O.000. was very libefal, as it was the same as allowed to Norwich, and Woonsocl5et, while Willimantic was granted S75.00O. So the commit tee was of the opinion that while they wanted to secure all they could for the town. they could not afford to be unreasonable.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09
Local Iacnnics

Connie Farrell has arrived at Watch Hill for the season.
 Cross street was formerly known as the Gallows lane of Westerly.
 No one in Westerly has been solicit ed to buy stock in the new Westerly Textile company.
 Dr. J. L. Howard and family of Cincinnati arrived Tuesday at their Watch Jill summer home.
 John Raleigh. who has been em- ployed several months in an automo- bile factory in Flint, Mich, has return ed to Westerly.
 The continuous rain has had its effect on the retail trade of the town and upon those who work in the open ar at so much per diem. It is said that there will be no new paving in Broad street until definite action is taken in regard to the intro auction of a sewer system.
 So far as ascertained, every mem Der Of the present town council anf every. person who holds office of anT description, is willing to serve the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09

Secretary Samuel H. Davis read the applications of thirteen candidates for admission, and they were unanimously Daniel F.. Sullivan. Dr. Charles P. Crandail oscar Nose. Arthur D. Swan, N. F. Tuckerman, George Davidson, W. W. Baker, Charles A. Latham, Louis Dotolo. Henry C. Crandall. F. Samuel Nardone, Charles H. Cowan, Jr.. and George H. Williams.
 Frank W. Coy, for the traffic com mittee, reported success in securing an early Monday morning train from Westerly to New York, and also that the town has granted franchise for the extension of the electric railway system from Pleasant View to the breachway at Weekapaug.
 Arthur L. Perry of the reception committee reported that arrangements had been made for holding the annual banquet at the Ocean house, Watch Hill, on the evening of June IT. The ticket plan to be the same as at the last banquet,
 William H. Holmes of the educa- 1ion committee announced that Pro- lessor ZuDelin of Boston would be the speaker at the next meeting.
 pr. John champlin, reported for the special committee on a plan for sew craze that the committee was unani- m0usly in favor of the project, but the barrier was the method of raising the money Co carry the plan into effect There was general discussion of the subject and the matter was referred back to the committee for farther in- vestigaion as to cost and to report at some future meeting.
 Judge John ". Sweeney reported that the committee of the Rhode Is- land Historical society had concluded arrangements for the celebration in honor of Samuel Ward, one of the earliest governors and a former resi- dent of Westerly. The exercises will be held Friday afternoon. May 1T, ir Bliven opera house, and free to the public. Thomas w. Bicknell and Ros- well D. Burchard will be the prin- cipal speakers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09
HOW MUCH DO YOU SUPPOSE WE MAKEf

A great lot of talk about Middle mems Profits leads us to say this t0 you
 It has always been and will be al- ways our policy to maintain prices that will give every customer benefit of our low cost of running this store.
 The more we sell, the lower the cost per piece. Hence the lower the price to you.
 A small fixed margin above Op- erating expenses goes into our profits, but that margin is small. We try al- ways to keep a class of goods worthy of your confidence in us. and to sell them at a price that merits that con- fidence. Please come in-look around-com- pare.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09
COLCHESTER
Borough People Attend Auctions Hose House Drapsd for Adam Muller.

The Ladies' Aid society of the M. F. church held a cake ana ice cream sale in the parlors of the church Wednes- day afternoon and evening.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church met in the parlors of the church Wednesday afternoon and eYen- ing for work.
 Thomas P. Kinney was calling on friends in Willimantic Tuesday.
 Mrs. Michael E. Sullivan and child are guests of Mrs. Sullivans sisters, the Misses Cavanaugh.
 At Lebanon Auction.
 A number from town were in Leba- non Tuesday attending the auction sale of the household goods of Dr. F. c. Fowler at the Minister Turner place.
 T. Swan Rathbun was the guest of friends in East Haddam Tuesday.
 Hose House Draped.
 The members of Colchester Fire company were at the engine house Tuesday afternoon and draped the front of the house in mourning for their deceased brother, Adam Muller Abraham Elgart was the guest Of friends in New Haven Wednesday.
 The Boys club baseball team were at the StraWberry Hill ball grounds Tuesday afternoon practicing for their postponed game with the Clippers of Willimantic on the park Saturday af- teFnoOn.
 4 number from town were in East Haddam Tuesday attending the auction of the stock, household goods, etc, of John Gelston.
 Dr. James J. Tynan was visiting friends in East Haddam Tuesday.
 Salem Farm Sold.
 Albert Fargo of Salem West street was a caller in town Tuesday. MT Fargo has sold his farm to out of town purchasers and will move to Mystic
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09
INSTANT RELIEF FROM ECZEMA

cures for eczema and have been dis appointed, do not make the mistake of refusing to try this soothing wash. All other druggists keep this D.D.D. Prescription-go to them if you can't come to us-but if you come to our store, we will give you the first dollar bottle on our positive no pay guar antee that D.D.D. will stop the itch at once.
 The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09

You can stop that awful itch from eczema and other skin troubles in two seconds.
 Seems too good to be true-but 1t is true, and we vouch for it.
 Just few drops of the simple, cool ing wash, the D.DD. Prescription for eczema, and the itch stops instantly We give you trial bottle--enough to prove it-for 25 cents.
 Now, if you have tried great many
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09
OBITUARY,
Mrs. Alice Il. Churchill

A cable message from the Bombay presidency in India has brought news of the death of Mrs. Alice Harding Churchill, a talented missionary of the American Board of Foreign Missions. She was a niece of Rev. John W. Bal lantipa bf West Stafford and sister of Professor Churchill of the art depart ment of Smith college.
 Rockville c. E. Union Convention.
 The Rockville Christian Endeavor union held meeting in the West Stafford Congregational church Tues day afternoon. There was a large at
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09
WESTERLY APPROPRIATION LIBERAL
Board of Trade Decides That $1OOOCO Worth Accepting For New Post Office Building Missionary Meetings at Baptist Church F. Mccarthy Honored For Long Membership-Mss Della Driscol Dead.

, preliminary to the unveiling of The Hilxer monument in the North burial
 | RrOund
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09

I preliminary to the unveiling of The Hilxer monument in the North burial
 ground.
 The union meeting of the Woman's | Baptist Foreign Missionary society
 and the Woman's Baptist Home Mis-
 sionary society, of the Narragansett | the First Baptist church, Westerly. l The devotional exercises were led by | Mrs. Albert Greene of Westerly, and 1 the session of the foreign society was orened with singing, How Firm | Foundation Mrs. J. B. Peck. secretary, was in charge of the reading of 8 vision of James, prayer was offered | bv Mrs. Albert Greene, Mrs w. G.. | Thomas and Mrs. J. E. Peck, followed 1 bv general remarks on the topic of l Walking Worthily. The report of the | last meeting was approved as read ny | Nts5 NJ. A. Gould, after which the re- | Tor; of the treasurer was read and aCcepted.
 l Mrs. A. A. Griffin, secretary of the i junior society was intrOducei, and | gave an interesting account of her trip tu Washington to the annual national meeting. Miss Helen Fielding of China, | in Chinese costume, gave an interest | ing talk on the work, retrospective and l perspective, in China. and told of the many changes in the Chinese empire
 and the opportunity for increased mis- | sionary work.
 At the close of the foreign mission session, the home mission meeting was | opened under the direction of Mrs. w. | G. Thomas. by the singing of a hymn. | Then Mrs. Joseph L. Peacock of West l erly, state vice president, spoke inter- estingly and instructively of the Young l PeOpie's Work. Mrs. George W. Rig | Ter cf Lonsdale spoke of the literary | " jrk accomplished and of the amount i of money raised for the work during l tle ear and announced the appoccion- | nient for the ensuing year.
 Miss Mamie Dario of Boston gave a dc Claied account of her work among l the Italians. There was singing of 1 hymns, reading of Scriptures, during | the session. and William H. Brown ing. chorister of the First Baptist
 church, rendered a solo that was ap-
 preciated. At noon a collation. was | served.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-09

tendance from Ellington, Crystal Lake, Rockville and Stafford Springs. They were welcomed by the social commit tee and the president of the entertain ing society. Miss Mary Ballantine. Karl Lehman of Denver, Col, was the principal speaker. The banner for the highest percentage of attendance was awarded to the West Stafford society, and the one for the largest number of visiting del gates at this meeting went to the Stafford Springs society.
 Personal Items.
 Miss Hattie Ellithorpe, who has been i'll for several days, is again teaching in the Staffordville school.
 Miss Stella Bartlett, clerk at the Robertson store for the past four years, has resigned.
 w. A. Segar of Westerly, R. l., is visiting friends in town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-18
Charles Ebert Campbell.

Charles Ebert Campbell, oldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Campbell,
was born November II, 1873, and
departed this life July 6, 1912, at
the early age of 33 years, months
and days, at his late home in Hell
ena, Montana.
Ebert was born and reared to
manhood on his fathers farm 10
miles southeast of Leon, Iowa. He
was a great favorite with his friends,
being OF generous, loving nature,
ever ready to help those needing
help, he was beloved by all He
leaves to mourn his departure a sor-
rowing wife, a devoted father and
mother, one brother, G. E. Camp
bell, residing near Leon, and four
sisters. Mrs. Eta NanHorn and Mrs
Ella Van Horn. Of Iowa Park, Texas,
Mrs. Ethel Fisher, of Spencer, S. D.,
and Mrs. Elva Allbaugh, of Leon Ia,
who are almost distracted with grief
at his sudden death. Funeral SER
vices were conducted on Saturday,
July 18th, at the New Salem Baptist
church, and there surrounded by
many sorrowing and sympathizing
friends his body was tenderly laid to
rest, amid the scenes of his bOyhoOd
days.
The bereaved ones have the SYM
pathy of many friends in their hour
of trial
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-18
Methodist Church Notes.

The dollar Social held at DR..
Rowells home last Friday evening
was we'll attended, although a thun-
der storm was threatening. AS each
of the ladies paid her dollar she told
how it was earned-the experiences
were widely variant. There was a
musical program during the even
ing; Miss Enid Alexander played two
violin numbers; Miss Freda Teale a
piano solo; and Miss Luce of Mt.
Ayr also gave two violin selections.
Light refreshments were served.
The District Conference of the
Charlton District is held on Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday of this
week at Russell, Iowa. The pastor
will attend.
Prayer services at 7:45 on Thurs
day of this week will be conducted by
Rev. George O. Johnston. His sub
ject will be, "How readest thou?'
Plan to attend this meeting.
Beginning next Sunday evening
there will be union service of the
Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist
congregations. The purpose is to
have the evening service throughout
the summer a union one, to be held
in the three different churches in
turn. Next Sunday evening we will
meet in the Presbyterian church.
Eight o'clock is the hour.
Sunday school, morning preach
ing, and Epworth League as usual
next Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-18
AT the Christian Church.

Did you hear the fine music at the
Christian Church last Sunday night?
If not you missed a treat The K.
P. orchestra captured the audience
with their two specials and also their
accomplishments in the cong service.
The pastors theme at the morning
service Was "Christianity a positive
religion The evening theme was
"Gidcon's Band. Ancient and Mod
ern." A complete description was
given of the Christian Travelling
Mems Association, known as Cid
cons A number of travelling men
were present at this service.
The ladies Of the church served
ice cream and cake on the Court
House lawn last Saturday evening
during the band concert and did
we'll.
The Christian Endeavors issued
invitations to about fifty young peo-
pie to gather at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. H. Caster Wednesday
evening for a lawn social. The lawn
was decorated with japanese Ian
terms. Refreshments were served
and an enjoyable evening spent.
Next Sunday morning the pastor
will preach e:l "Christian Economy"
The evening subject will be, David,
from shepherd boy to king, his sin
and repentance. This will be an
interesting historical sermon. The
Bible school opens at 9.45. A spe-
cial choir of little folks leads the
and usually have a special
song. You have an invitation to at
tend these services. Don't mind the
hot weather. The big fans will be
kept busy to add to your comfort.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-18
Mrs. Martin Smith.

Lille Belle Ellars was born in
Burrell township, Decatur county,
Iowa, July 10, 1884, and died July
10, 1912, aged 2S years and Z days.
She was MARI led to Martin Smith on
November q, 1904, and to this I'M
ion were born five children, who with
the husband and other relatives are
left to mourn the loss of a devoted
mother and loving wife. The bereav-
ed family have the sympathy of all
their friends in their bereavement
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-18

The Iowa Homestead is the busy
farmers paper. In summer time it's
contents are confined to the boiled
down essentials of the season. Each
department is a complete handbook
of facts relating to the division of
farm; work of which it treats. In
this respect it is of outstanding
merit Taking into consideration
price and quality it is the most eco
nomical farm paper to take. We
club it with this paper at the rate of
$3.50 per year for both papers.
Leave orders at this Office. The
Homestead offers liberal terms to
agents in this county. Information
may be obtained by writing to j.. NJ !,
Pierce, Publisher, Des Moines, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-18
CLOSING OUT SALE.

will sell at public sale at my res
idcnce in Decatur City, on Saturday,
July 20, 1912, commencing at 1
o'clock, .. H., three head of horses,
consisting of draft mare years
old, heavy with fOaI, a bay horse i
years old, and a good work mare.
IS head of hogs, consisting of one
good brood SOW, 4 shoats weighing
about $50 pounds each, 10 spring
pigs all thrifty hogs. Farm Imple-
ments, consisting of spring wagon,
farm wagon, corn shelter, 2 harrOws,
stirring pillow, cultivatOr, set of good
work harness, and numerous other
articles.
TERNS-9 months credit will be
given upon the purchaser giving note
with approved security drawing 6
per cent interest from date if paid
when due, otherwise to draw 8 per
per cent. per cent discount on all
sums over $40 if paid on day of sale.
No property to be removed until set
tied for. MRS. SCOTT JONES.
+. W. Townsend clerk.
Col. l.. Y. Tullis AuctiOneer.
The quality in "ScOttish Rite
cigars is better than ever.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-18

Ben w. Lanning, who has had
charge of the linotype in The Re-
porter office for the past year, re-
signed his position last Saturday,
and left Sunday for Winfield, Kan
sas, where he has accepted a position
as linotype operator on a daily paper
His departure was quite sudden, as
we had less than a days notice that
he was going to leave, but fortu-
rately we secured Mr.. Ed Ballou,
an experienced operator from La
moni, to help us out until we can
locate another operator.