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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
WILLIAMS PRIZE READING. Eight Academey Girls Make Creditable Appearance in Annual Event.

The annual Williams prize reading, open to the girls of the Norwich Free Academy, was held in Slater Memorial hall Wednesday evening, before a most appreciatiVe audience which filled the hall to it's capacity in spite of the rain. The programme opened with two selections. Wake. Freshmen. Wake, and Now That the Days Are Mellow. ren- dered in excellent style by the Boys Glee club, under the direction of J. c. Oyerbagh.
 Each number on the programme was given in a finished manner, the young ladies showing the results of the care ful training which they had received in preparation for the event. The in tereSt and enthusiasm of the audience were expressed by the applause which burst out at the conclusion of each number. The programme follows: In the Deep of the Snow
 Charles G. Roberts
 Jessica Elise Pendleton, "A. Pro Patria Ada Zimmerman
 Marion Clara Henry, "A.
 Kate Douglas Wiggin Marguerite Elizabeth Shea '16. The Kings Pardon
 Maude Wilder Goodwin Madeleine Valerie Shannon, "A. The Sermon Louisa NJ Alcott
 Ruth Freeman Avery. '15. The Class Rush Leslie w. Quirk
 Annie Augusta Bass, '16. The Recovery of the Dog
 Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
 Elizabeth Munro Clarke, '13. The Last Song of the Robin
 HeZekiah Butterworth
 Clare Louise Coughlin '13. At the close of the above programme each contestant read at sight extracts from the speech given by the late President William Mckinley at Chi cago at the close of the Spanish Amer ican war The judges were Miss Han nah Crowell. Mrs. Willis A. Austin and Mrs. Guy B. Dolbeare and their decision will be announced in school this forenoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
K. OF c. CANDIDATES
 FOR FOURTH DEGREE
From This End of the State-Whole
 Class to Number 125.

In the class of 125 candidates for the fourth degree of the Knights of Co., lumbus, to be conferred at Bridgeport on Sunday. will be the following from this end of the state: Dr. Owen O'Neill, John F. Mccarthy, Edward A. Grady, Martin E. Mullen. Patrick F. Mclaughlin, all of Willimantic, Louis Brand, Fftchville, Edward J. Gala gher, Moosup, Thomas D. Hanley, Bal tic, Rev. J. H. Fftzmaurice, Frank P. McNamara, pr. D. P. Shahan, Joseph T, Tanning. George c. Driscoll, Patrick F. Bray. 2d. all of Norwich, David w. O'Brien, Taftville.
 As John NJ. Lee is master, Charles o. Murphy secretary, Rev. w. A. Keefe of Plainfield state lecturer and Will liam P. McGarry of New London county member of the advisory com mittee, this city has an unusual inter est in this function of the Knights of Columbus at this time.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Lived With Sister in croton.

Miss Ruby Lewis, whose death oc- cured at the hospital at New London on Wednesday from severe burns has been living for some time with her married sister, Mrs. J. H. ValIette, in Groton. She was born on Fishers Is- land and was just past her 21st birth day
 She is survived by her father, Charles F. Lewis, who is in the news business on Broadway, and by three sisters and a brother-Mrs J. H. Vallette of Gro ton, Mrs F. l.. Avery Of Ledyard, Mrs. Ada Wallace of Rochester, N. Y, and Charles E' LeMis. Jr. of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
HANDSOME NEW CAPS
 FOR THE POLICE.
All Ready to Appear in Natty New
 Headsear in Parade.

New caps of the modern police style have been received by the local depart ment in time to don them on Memorial day, which is their annual date for appearing in their summer headWear.
 In one respect an innovation has been introduced in providing a dis tinctive cap. with a white canvas top, gold braid and a gold wreath encir- cling the name Chief" and Captain" for Chief George Linton and Captain Dennis J. Twomey. The carps are the regulation police blue and of notice ably light weight, which contributes to the comfort of the Wearers. They will be much admired when the men and the officers appear for the first time in them in the Memorial day pa rade.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
PINK SAMPLE BALLOTS
 FOR DISTRIBUTION
Received by Clerk Moore-City EIec- ton Will Not Use Voting Machines.

City Clerk s. D. Moore has receiv- ed a supply of the pink sample ballots which can be distributed before elec- tfon for the instruction of the voters. voters will use the ballot
 This year in the city election the voters will use the ballot and not the voting machine as there has been no city meeting which has voted to use the machines. The machines belong to the town and cannot be used in a city election until a vote to use them has been passed.
 next Monday, there are four tickets to choose from. They are printed in the ticket in the following order, from left to right: Democratic, republican, progressive and socialist. The first three parties have nominations for all the offices, but the socialists have only nominated for the two aldermen and for three councilmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
NO SUMMER SCHOOL.
Secretary Hine Notifies Teachers That
 It Must Be Omitted.

Secretary Charles D. Hine of the state board of education has sent the following circular letter to all the teachers in the state: T regret that it is found necessary to omit the sum- mer school at Danbury this year. The school has been conspicuously useful and it's omission is distinct loss to the teachers and children of the state. Provision has been made for a ses- sion in 1914"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

ming half way up to the knee and hav- ing hooks of yellow color. The boys features were also plainly recognizable although the body showed that it had been in the water for some time.
 Word that the missing boy had been found was first received here by Chief George Linton, who had a telephone message at police headquarters from the railroad men. The c&ief notified Coroner Franklin H. Brown, who gave directions to Church & Allen to bring the body here. They left here about o'clock and returned about 10 The body was found in Smiths cove, be- tween Mohegan and Kitemaug. Med ical Examiner M E. Fox of Mont vile will see the body at the under takers rooms this morning.
 The boy was known as an indus trious little fellow and the mother who it is said has been nearly frantic since he disappeared. has the sym pathy of all her neighbors. There is one other child in the family
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Organized Opposition to Tariff Bill.

New Orleans, May 2S-Texas farm CTS are going to use every means in their power to defeat Schedule l Of the Underwood bill, and are ready to cooperate with producers representing other farm products, recently declared R. D. Bowen, chairman of the great CT consumption of cotton committee of the Farmers union. Mir Bowen was in the city from Paris, Tex. for a conference with leading business interests of New Orleans that are op- posed to the passage of the Underwood bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John J. o'suIIivan

Mary Elizabeth Leahy O'Sullivan, wife of John J. O'Sullivan and daugh- ter of John P. and Alice Leahy. for merly of Norwich. died at 6.30 We'd nesday evening at her home. No. 37 Brook street, New London, after an ill., ness of six weeks. Besides her par ents, she is survived by two sisters, Nellie and Regina, of New London, and a brother, pr. John T. Leahy, of Bound Brook N I
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Fined for Speeding.

Arthur J. Kinsman. a chair seat manufacturer of 174 Pleasant street, Willimantic, and William T. Potter. 8 Yale freshman residing at 110 Wall street New Haven. were each fined $25 and costs in the city court at Bridgeport Wednesday morning on charges of automobile speeding.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
AT BROAD STREET SCHOOL. Warren Lee Goss and Professor George
 Spoke for Memorial Day.

Warren Lee Cess, of Rutherford N, J., and Professor J. Herbert George were speakers on Wednesday morn ing at the Broadway school along pat riotic lines in connection with Me morial day. All the scholars were gath cred in one room to hear their in teresting but brief talks.
 Today Professor George, MT. Goss and others are to speak at the other schools Of tfa citV
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Charitable Circle Social.

Members of Charitable circle of the Kings Daughters enjoyed social evening at the home of Mrs. John Kukla on Wednesday evening The evening was passed in an enjoyable manner during which an interesting report of the convention held at New London was given by the secretary Miss Marion Beebe. Refreshments were served at the close.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Road sunervisor ponovan Resians.

Road Supervisor John Donovan of this city has resigned, to take effect June l. He is succeeded by Daniel Kane, who will take over the New London county work as well as that of MiddIeseX county, of which he has had charge for several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

After two weeks visit with her sis ter, Mrs. PhiIo Hard, of Washington street Miss Fanny M. Earl Of Hartford leaves today (Thursday) for her sum mer home at Pigeon Cove, near Cape Ann Mass, calling in Salem on the way
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
The Hur,orous Doctor,

This is the time of the year when the doctor advises you to go to Europe when you really wish you had money enough for 8 round trip ticket to the Jersey Coast.-Philadelphfa Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Chuck Mills Order rhirty-Two Looms.

Columbia, $. C., May 2S-The Chuck mills. Anderson, will add thirty-two looms and has ordered this new weaV- ing machinery. The company is at present equipped with 32,OO0 spindles and SIP looms, for manufacturing white lawns.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Is No Patriot.

A cloud has been cast upon the gen. uineness of Herman Riders Democ- racy. He hesitates to accept 8, fat ap- pointment.-Knoxville Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
incidents In Society.

Miss Jane Bill was in Greenwich Wednesday to attend the wedding of her nephew, Henry Bill Selden, and Miss Helen DumOnt Potter of Green Wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

The state treasurer, the comptrol- Ter and the tax commissioner met Tuesday afternoon as the state board of equalization number of rep resentatiVes of towns appeared before the board. The report of the board will be issued in about a month.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29
Standard Co. Moving to Framinqham.

- ot1I10e'T . " TF'OV'''S EO ' aTITTEIS ram.
 Worcester. May 28-The Standard Woven Fabric com pany is moving it's machinery to the new plant built at Birmingham. As soon as the latter is ready operations will be discontinu- ed here. The Birmingham building is three stories. 219 by feet, containing 50,006 square feet of floor space
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

Since July 1, 1908, when pensions were established on the New Haven, there has been an increase in pen sions paid amounting in the five years to $43,408. The amount paid for the year which will end June 30 it is es- timated at s146,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

4 delicious glass of Williams Root Seer Is the finest thing gina ble on 9 hAt day. Cooling and refreshing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

The will of the late George B. Eos ter, late of West Hartford, bequea ths to his sisters, Alice Foster and Emma P. Foster, in equal proportion, certain personal property and all his real es- tate in Hebron. Glastonbury and Avon. Charles B. Sloane of Hebron is left S200
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

recent visitor to Windham county towns, J. A. Krohn. known as Colonial Jack, who walked around the fringe of the United States. starting from Port land, Me, Monday, June 1. 1908, and finishing there in July, 1909, has reach ed Middletown.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

LONG and ROUND CLANS
 WAKEFIELD OYSTERS
 LIVE LOBSTERS For prompt delivery phone your order tonight. Phone 12t7-2
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

The Progressive Missionary club of the Central Baptist church met We'd nesday with Mrs. Franklin H. Brown of Laurel Hill avenue, Miss Sarah Gardner presiding in the absence of the president, Mrs. A. T. Utley, and ten members attending. After reading and sewing light refreshments were served
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

The district superintendent, Rev. G. G. Scrivener, of Norwich. will be at the Lee Methodist church, Holland, Sunday evening and will give an ad- dress to the young people. After the service the first quarterly conference will be held.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

The 1,500 girls of the Washington Ivory High school, N. Y, commence rated Tuesday the birthday of the father" of the school the late Pat rick McGowan, a native of Lebanon, many prominent men and women be- ing present.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

At a special town meeting at the town hall in Flanders it was voted to continue the present high school at Mantle as being in the end the most economical and for the best interests of the town in general.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

Secretary Charles D. Hine of the state board of education has sent a circular letter to all the teachers in the state announcing that there will be no summer school at Danbury this year. although a session will be held in 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-29

will regret to learn that another son of Mrs Margaret Bottome. founder of the order, Rev. Wm. McD. Bottome 61. is dead at his home in Kent, Eng land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
TwINE MACHINERY ARRIVES.
Waiting Completion or Buildings
Operation About September 1.

Leavenworth, Kan. Aug 22.-The
first consignment of Irvine plant ma
thinery for the state prison is on the
ground and now is awaitir g compile
ton of the buildings which are to con-
tain it. Another carload Will be re-
ceived by September l. while the last
will arrive before Septmber l, after
which il is the intention to put the
plant into operation.
The new spindles are great i'm
provement over those destroyed in the
fire. They are the height of perfec-
ton in this particular style of ma
chine. and are expected TO greatly in
crease the capacity of the prison plant.
1t will be possible for a portion of the
factory TO get into operation as soon
as the machine now here are set up
and in operation. but a test of the act
uaI capacity OF the plant when all ma
chimes are running Will not be posi-
bic for some time.
There is abundance of sisal on hand
with which to resume operations There
was something like 500 pounds when
Warden Botkln took charge of the pri-
son. while 5000 additional poun6~ have
been bought since then Therefore it
Will not be because of absence of ma
terial that resumption of the plant will
not be made,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
Abilene Gets Weather Station.

Abilene, Kan, Aug. Z.-AbiIene is
back on the weather map. An official
station of the weather bureau has been
established for Abilene and il will be in
charge of T. w Sherman at Sand
Springs. Mr.. Sherman is government
reporter on the stage of the river and
Will keep the weather reports also.
The weather reports We're kept here
for several years by W P. GulIick but
when he moved away the station was
changed TO Enterprise Several at
tempts have been made to resore it
but the bureau would not esta Olish
another station so near. Recently the
Enterprise observer, Karl Erick. re-
signed and c. ". Harger was given an
order for the instruments and shelter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
ST. MARYS EVENTS,
Close Three Days Successful Card
Free for All Pace in 2:12.

St. Marys. Kan, Aug. 22.-The St
| Marys Fair association completed three
days of successful races here Thursday.
| The. cards We're good and large crowds at
starter and the judges were R. B: Fegan
of Junction City, Paul Huycke of Topeka,
lowing the harness events each day a ten
mile motorcycle race was staged and
Ralph Cooper of Topeka, took first in
each event
Free-for-aH pace, purse s4oo-Walnut
Grove, Hart, driver, 4. >, .: Star Junior.
Mills driver. >, 3, 3; Homer F., Noe. driv-
er 3. I. {: Hy s., G; King. driver. 5, 5, .,
c6 Girls hl9'' dr RPe5s !, +: Jud II.
Mars driver / 3, 2; WI R1gifd Lacey Lacey
>, S, ? l. Golden Charm. Perry, driver.
.. T. 4. 5: lilo Hurst, 5. d1st-; Comont, :,
dist; Col. Pepper. $. Time-2:2S4; 2:2o14;
5-Year-old trot. purse $50 DOGGY.
Ch Chr driver NM i MOLE Bor Lee e Me
Special race-Silver King. Hart, driver,
. /: An1orst Gray. driver. 1. . Time
2:33l1: 2:2e14. Horses were running against
their time.
I.-MiIe. STELLA, first; King George.
second: Buster Brown, third T1IneE25l$-
Mile dash sloo-Prissce AI6 6fi,sfic
mile, s5o-hing George first; Buster
Brown, second: Myrtle. third; Luella,
mile. s1oo-Prissce Albright. first:
Minnie Hazel. second: Prince Gal; third
14-Mile. S5o-Johnny Brown. first; Luz
ella, second; Independence, third
1-Mile novelty, 800; s25 each quarter
Eunice won at first; second and third
quarters; Prissce Albright, won at fourth
quarter; King George, Myrtle also ran
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
HOWARD FAIR ENDS.
Was Successful Financially and Other
wiSe-GOOd Racing.

Howard. Kan. Aug. 22-The Howard
fair ended Thursday with big attend
ance, which insures a good fair next
year. The fair finished with a good
business and the association feels
greatly encoura ged, for it was deemed
a hopeless case to try to give a fair
this year that would pay its way. The
receipts will almost if not entirely pay
the premiums and expenses, and Col
E Green, secretary, is proud He stood
against th- other officers of the asso-
citation and fought to give a fair, rain
or shine. Now that the fair has been a
success in every way. the colonel is be-
ing congra tuIated. The races We're as
follows: 2:17 pace by Bill Taft. first;
second. divided between brentwood
and BIaco Boy: Lester P, third. time.
2:1414, PHI. The Z:20 trot Ike Martin.
first; Lady Jamison, second; Sally
Alora, third, time 2:22, 2:17A, 2:21L.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
Avoid Eszssfaffons-Take No Substitute
FRECKLES
Don't Hide Them With a Veil; Remove
Them With the OthIne Pre-
scriptiOn.

This prescription for the removal OF
freckles was written by a. prominent
T,hvsician and is usually SO successful
in removing freckles and giving a clear.
beautiful complexion that it is sold by
your druggist under an absolute guar
antee TO refund the money if it fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a veil:
get an ounce of othine and remove
them. Even the first few applications
should show a wonderful Improvement,
some of the lighter freckles vanishing
entirely.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine; it is this that
is sold on the money-back guarantee
adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
STUBS BROTHERS BUY STOCK.
Make $4,000 Cattle Deal for Saline
County Ranch.

and J. E. Stubs, of Denver, brothers
of Ex-Governor Stubs. today compIet-
ed the purchase of the herd of fine cat
tie on the ranch on the Saline river in
the north part of this county, which
they bought few months ago of Will
liam Hall.
600 mark and il makes their investment
in the ranch over hundred THOUSAND
dollars. being one of the finest fenced
ranches in this county. with the Saline
river running through the whole length
of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
ON MIDLAND TRAIL
Golden Belt Part of Kansas City-SaI
Francisco Route.

Abilene, Kan, Aug. pa confer
ence of the good roads organizations
ha cking the Midland trail from Kan
sas City to San Francisco will be held
at Grand Junction, Colo, August 20
and 80. California, Nevada, Utah,
Colorado and Kansas will be repre-
sented The Golden Belt road of Kan
sas which forms the Kansas branch
of the Midland trail, Will have for It's
representa- ives Governor Hodges. C.
Nj Harger, Abilene: Frank HagemaE,
Salina; E. c. Waldo, Ellis; w H.
Rhodes, Manhattan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
KANSAS TEAM WIN
Take Money in Rifle Events at
Camp Perry.
Five Hutchinson Men on List
Lawrence Man High.

Camp Perry. O, Aug. 22.-Kansas
riflemen are showing up 1trong on the
range. A number Of the men on the
Kansas team have carried away cash
prizes since the beginning of the shoot
ing. among them being Lieutenant Guy
. y WaIIing of Lawrence. who has the
distinction of having captured the best
prize taken by a kansan- Ling has
been awarded C prize of s25 for his
work.
The following is a list OF the Kansas
bows who won cash prizes during the
mast week. Aug. II to Is, inclusive;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22

ears. They also exhibited some al
falfa three feet long. which came from
the third cutting this year. The Bauer
brothers also raised the best wheat in
the county this year, their field aver
aging so bushels to the acre. So they
feel pretty we'll satisfied over their
years work
Some corn up by Morganville. west
of Clay Center, also shows up with a
fair crop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
NEW POSTOFFTCE JOB.
Information Clerk Assigned Duty in
Wichita Office.

Wichita Kan, Aug. PA question
clerk is to be placed on the payroll
of the Wichita postofice- Under the
present system a patron at the office
often has to ask from four to five
clerks to get to the right department
with which he has business Postmas-
ter J. H. Shields says that a question
clerk can earn his salary by saving
other clerks time in answering Ques-
tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
oUANTRELL SURVIVOR DEAD.
Dan q. Scouten Died i'm Hospital al
Veterans Home.

Leavenworth. Aug. 22-Dan Cr
Scouten, one of the most widely known
veterans of the Civil war, died here
last night in the hospital at the Sol
Giers' home He was IS years old.
Mr.. Scouten enlisted IN an Illinois
regiment and later was transferred to
other regiments He was survivor of
the Quantren raid and died on its
fiftieth anniversary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
NEW AUTOMOBILE ROUTE.
Corn Belt Road Extends From Kansas
City to MarYSYilie

Holton. Kan, Aug. 22-The Corn
Felt Automobile and Good Roads as
ISOLATION was organized in Holton
Thursday and a new motor car road
was esta blished, to be known as the
Corn Belt route The new route ex-
tends from Kansas City to Marysville,
Kan. through the counties of Wyan-
GCtte. Leavenworth, jefferson. Jack
son. Pottawatomie and Marshall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
HAVE CORN IN CLAY COUNTY.
Drouth Didn't Kill All of It-GOo,l
SAMPLES Shown

Clay Center. Kan, Aug. 22.-In spite
of the dry. hot weather this summer.
some pretty fair samples of farm prod
ucts are being exhibited in Clay Cen
ter Bauer brothers. living in the
eastern part of the county. yesterday
brought to Clay Center some samples
of corn Is feet high and all the stalks
showing some nice, long, Well filled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
Horse Plague at Stafford.

Stafford, Kan, Aug 22-Two horses
died here with the same SYMPTOMS as
were shown by the many animals that
died from horse disease in western
Kansas last year. They went blind in
the left eye. developed drowsiness. loss
of appetite. with uncertain gait. swell
ing of the nostriIs and apparent paralv-
sis OF the throat Veterinarians ad-
wise owners to sre that their horses are
kept in the best condition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
Fix Labor Day Fight.

Los Angeles, Aug. 22.-Leach
Cross and Johnny Dundee. through
their managers, have signed final ar
ticleS of agreement TO box twenty
rounds here on Labor day at 1873
pounds ringside. There had been
much wTangling over the weight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-22
FRANK HODGES MARRIED
Brother of Governor and Wife Start
on Honeymoon.

Olathe. Kan, Aug. 22-Frank
Hodges. brother of Governor Georga
H Hodges and former MAYOR of
OIathe, was married last night to Miss
Eunice Daniels of this city After the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Hodges left for
a trip to the northwest