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Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10
CHAPTER XXI.
In Which kezIah's Parson breaches
Onco Mora

In Which kezIah's Parson breaches
Once More.
Time has wrought many changes in
Trumet. The packet long since ceased
to ply between the village and Boston,
the stage has been superseded by the
locomotive, the old "square-riggers," ,"
commanded by Cape Cod men. no
longer sail the seas. Along the main
road the houses have changed hands.
Didama Rogers peers no more from
her parlor window; that parlor is now
profaned by the frivolous and irrever-
ent summer boarder. But the old
residents love to talk of the days that
are gone and If you happen to catch
Mr.. Isaac Higgins, now postmaster
and a dignif1ed member of the board
Of selectmen, in a reminiscent mood
he will very likely tell you of the
meeting of the parish committee call
ed by Its chairman, Elkanah Daniels,
to oust Rev. John Ellery from the pull
pit OF the Regular church.
I'll never forget" says Mr.. Hig-
gins, that parish committee meetin'
If live thousand years. 1, and two
or three other young shavers, was hid
IN the little room OF the vestry-the
room where they kept the dishes they
used for church suppers-and We
heard the whole business. OF course
nobody knew that Nat was goin' to
marry Keziah then, but they did know
that he want goin' to marry Grace
Van Horne. and had given her up to
the minister of his own accord. So
Dan1els's guns were spiked and he
didn't have no chance at all. How
ever, you'd never have guessed 1t to
look at him. He marched into that
meetin' and up to the platform as stiff
and dignified as If he'd swallered a
peck Of starch. He called the meetin'
to order-'twas full one, for all
hands and the cook was there-and
then got up to speak.
He opened fire right or He raked
John Ellery fore and aft. The par
son. he said, had disgraced the So
ciety and his sacred profession and
should be hove overheard immediate.
Three or four sung out Question
and Vote But Elkanah held up his
hand.
Gentlemen. says he. before l ask
for the vote I want to say just one
word. I've worshiped in this meetin'
house ever sence l was a child. l was
christened in 1t; my father worshiped
here afore me; I've presided over the
meetin's of this body for years. But
l tell you now that II you vote to keep
that rascally hypocrite in your pulpit
l shall resign from the committee
and from the society. It'll be like
cuttin' of my right hand. but shall
do 1t. Are you ready for the vote?
Those in favor Of retaining the pres
ent minister Of this parish will rise.
Those opposed will remain seated"
Every man on the floor stood up.
Daniels himself was the only one that
stayed settin' down.
"It is a VOTE says he, white az a
sheet, and his voice trembling. Gentle
men, bid you good day
HE took up his hat and cane, give
one look around the vestry. as If he
were sayin' good-by to 1t, and march
ed down the aisle as straight and
starchy as he'd come into 1t. Only,
when he reached the door, he put up
one hand as II he was steadyin' him.
self. There was precious few in that
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10

vestry that liked Elkanah Daniels. but
I'm bettin' high there want a one
who didn't feel sorry for him then"
Captain Daniels and his daughter
moved to Boston that summer. They
never came back to Trumet to live.
Annabel remeihed single until after
her fathers death; then she married
a man very much younger and poorer
than she was. II was remarked by ac-
quaintances of the couple that the diff.
ference In age became less and less
apparent as their married life con-
tinued.
On Sunday morning. few weeks
after the committee meeting. the Reg.
ular church was crowded, John El-
lery was to preach his first sermon
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10
SYNOPSIS.

Mrs. Keziah Coffin, supposed widow. is
arranging to move from Trumet to Eos-
tom So the death Of her
Pepper, widower, offers marriage. and is
indignantly refused: Capt. Elkanah Dan
Keziah a place as housekeeper for the
new minister, and she decides to remain
IN Trumet. keziah takes charge of Rev.
him advice as to his conduct toward
members of the parish. Ellery causes a
seas.it sensation BY attending "CSme-outer" s,,,
sented by Eben Hammond. leader of the
meeting. Grace apologies for her
the rain. Capt Nat Hammond. Eben's
son, becomes a hero by bringing the
pack, packet into port safely through fog and and
sponse to a demand. She is curiouslyy
sNtartleS when Informed Of the arrival SaIs Of
ops that they have been lovers since
youth, Daniels demonstrates with Eller}y
iery Is caught by. the tide and is rescued
by Nat. They become friends. Ellery
meets Grace while walking In the fields.
Sundays Sundays. with the Daniels; Appnabei the
captains cal lfa daughter. exerts hersslf s tt to
dces with vexation his desire to get away
every Sunday at a certain time. She
again importunes Keziah to marry him.
He says he has had quarrel with his
father. who wants him to marry GRACE.
confesses that she loves him. but says
she fears to displease her guardian. Ell
inss between % Ellie Eiiery yam and VS Grace. Eben
declares he will make Grace choose be-
tween him and the preacher. Grace finds
of Eikanah's visit. Just before he dies
GGnen exacts a promise from Nat and
IN ha
70 marry Nat, and asking him not to. try
Of her own marriage with a man who
turned out to be good-for-nothing. and
who wa was reported to have been lost At
alive. Captain 's Nat sails '"s for % Manila to to
cone have decided not to marry un
feared that he has been lost at sea;
saying he IL coming back. Grace goes on
visit to relatives Of the Hammonds
Esry kos.
board the vessel. K man il found suf-
fering from smallpo1. the rest Of the
abandoned shack on shore and Ellery
covered that he /: Ke.iah's husband; nl;
Sss''ns Srass. she IN take. ssnhG' h!% back % 70 the %
cnanty ana gSnos ior heip. hezlan anu
brain fever. The doctor and Kexiah
spread a report that Grace and Eilery are
engaged News comes that Nat has
arrived safely in Boston. The story Of
the wreck of Mats vessel comes out and
. homecoming is arranged. Nat fails to
appear. Keziah intercepts Nat on his
homeward journey and tells him Of
Grace's love for Ellery. He releases
Grace from her promise to him. Kexiah
gets delayed letter from her husband
saying he will return soon. and not hav-
ing yet heard Of the identity of the small
pox victim, she leaves Trumet. Ellery
tells Nat that the dead man was keziah's
husband. Nat goes to Boston. dnds
Kexiah and brings her homo.
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10

ana nope mat IL Whs
be Of interest to suf-
fering women. For
four years I suffered
untold agonies At
regular intervals.
Su ch pains and
crampa. severe chills
andsicknessat stom-
ach, then finally hem
orrhages un til /
would be q early
blind. I had Ave
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10

ing, was dizzy
and exhausted at
the least exer-
ton. Hands and
feet were cold
and he had such
a dragging sensar
tion across the
loins that 4 was
difficult to move.
After using 8
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10
Knows He's Rloht,

Does your husband ever tell you
you have poor taste?"
Frequently"
And what reply do you make to
him?"
II think of what l married and say
nothing"
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10

No. Cordelia, an ossified man isn't
necessarily hard to get acquainted
with.
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10

An open confession may be good
. reputation.
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10
A cLERaYMAN's TESTIMONY.

The Rev. Edmund Heslop OF Wig
ton, Pa. suffered from Dropsy for .
year. His limbs and feet we're swol-
len and puffed. He had heart fiutter-
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10
Explained.

He-Look at Blinks able to retire
from business. and I am still In har-
ness.
She-Yes, but Blinks isn't a mule.
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes whittier than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10

DR.. Pierce's Pellets. small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invigorats
stomach, liver and bowels. Do not gripo. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10

Many a man who weighs his words
uses crooked scales.
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10

SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES
ALIENS Foot Ease, the Antiseptic powder fer
tired. aching. swollen, nervous feet 0iveo
sest sest and comfort Makes walking delight
stttute. For FREE sample address Allen q
Olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10

relation-this time, as he Indignantly
declared. "for good and all"
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10
GIRL SUFFERED
TERRIBLY
Al Regular Intervals-Says
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound COM
pletely cured her.

Adrian, Texas.-"I take pleasure In
adding Lay testimonial to the great list
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10
COLORADO NEWS
HERED FROM
All Parts of the State
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Dates for ComIno Events.

May.--Knights of Columbus Meeting
at Pueblo.
May.-State Council. ]. o. U. A. NJ. at
Colorado Springs.
June Educational Press Association
Meeting at Colorado Springs.
June.-German funniest at Denver.
June.-Northern Colo. Sunday School
Convention at Greeley.
Aug.-Thirty- second Triennial Con-
clave of knights Templar. Denver.
Aug. 25.--Conference of Governors at
Colorado Springs.
Aug. 26.-Knights of Pythias Grand
Lodge Meeting at Trinidad.
Oct. 21-Colorauo State Baptist Asso-
citation at Pueblo.
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-10


on 'em than they've got now. l bet
you'll"
The minister's lips twitched. He
knew what was coming. Hints of a
surprising nature had been circulating
about Trumet.
What's the matter, Mr.. Pepper?"
he asked.
Matter? Matter enough! You know
what she's goin' to do? She's goin'
to marry that!"
The last word was emphasized by
a furious gesticulation toward the
back Of the gentleman from Sandwich.
who? Mr.. Pratt? Is your sister
to marry him? Indeedi / congratu.
late them both-and you. l suppose
Mr.. Pratt will take his bride home
to Sandwich. and you, being here
alone, will be more free"
"FreeT Ryan repeated the word
wrathfully. Free! I'll be about as
free as settin' hen under a barrel,
| will. Is a feller free when he's got
two pickin' at him instead OF one?
thought was goin' to have a little
peace and comfort; thought that
same as you, Mr. Ellery. I've had my
suspicious as to her and him for some
time. That day when cal'lated I'd
locked her up and come back to find
she's gone buggy ridin'. thought
twas queer. When she went to con-
ference and left me alone l smelt
rat. When she took to letter writin'
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20
MYSTIC
Betsey Ross Council Invited to New london-CoIIis- Sherburne Wedding Invitations Issued

Betsey Ross council, Daughters of America has received an invitation from Ann Hampstead council, D. of A. of New London, to be present at their regular meeting Saturday evening. She council will leave Mystic at 6.30 o'clock.
 Attended Aedyard Meeting.
 Rev. A. F. Earnshaw, Mrs. Stephen Palmer, Mrs. Edgar Whiting, Mrs. Fred Rickerman, Mrs. Newron Diclker- nison, Miss Annie Rathbun, Miss Ellen Holmes, Miss Edna Wheeler and Isaac Cundall of the Congregational church of this place attended the fellowship meeting held with the Congregational church in Ledyard Wednesday.
 Wedding Set for Nov. 29.
 Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Florence Auclair Davis Collis, only daughter of Mir and Mrs. Alonzo B. CoIIis of School street and George H. Sherburne to take place at the home of the bride elect, Saturday, Nov. 29.
 Conferred Degree.
 Stonington lodge, No. 26, I. o. O. F., met in regular session Wednesday eve ming in their rooms in the Gilbert block. The second degree was con- ferred on a class of candidates.
 Phebe Rathbun tent, Daughters of Veterans, met in their rooms in G. A. R. hall Wednesday evening.
 Rrevties.
 Harry H. Anderson is in Putnam for few days.
 MT and Mrs. Walter T. Fish are moving their household goods to New London.
 Percy Cook of Providence spent Wednesday in town
 Mrs Walter Morgan, Mrs, Hernan Holdredge spent Wednesday in Nor Wich.
 Mrs. Henry Kingsley and Mrs. Clara Saunders have returned to Norwich after a visit with their nephew, Ever cit Chapman and family on Bayview street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20
SUPERIOR COURT CASES.
Short Calendar and Assignment at
 WiIIimantc Friday.

In the superior court for Windham county Friday, November 21, at Will limantic at 1915 o'clock Judge Will liam H. Williams, presiding, there will be short calendar and assignment of cases as follows:
 Alice B. Edwards ct al. appeal from probate Wheaton Building & Lumber Go. vs. Connecticut Contracting Co.,; Putnam Foundry & Machine Go. vs. Connecticut Contracting Col; John o. Fox & Co. vs. City of Putnam Will liam F. Rafferty vs. ity of Putnam:
 Assignments-Cou List: Second Wednesday, Nov. 19, Philip None vs. Katherine M. None; 3rd Wednesday, Nov. 19, Mary A. Collins vs. Charles H. Baker; 1st Thursday, Nov. 20, Will liam E. Root vs. Lillian M. Spencer; End Thursday, Nov 20, NJ. Eugene Lin ooIn, Trustee vs. James s. DOnahue; 3rd Thursday, Nov 20, The Providence Dairy Go. Vs Town of Canterbury; 4th Thursday, Nov. 20, Henry D. Knowlton vs. Clifton H. Wright; 5th Thursday, Nov 20, Isidor Heller vs. Harry Schuman ct al; 9th Thursday, Nov. 20, Lester H. Burnham vs. Town of Hampton.
 Jury List-1 D. III. Tuesday, Dec. 16, George A. Gardner appeal from probate of will of William w. Gardner; End Tuesday, Dec. 16. c. Samuel Adams vs. Annie KessIer.
 Trial List-To Court: Samuel Kan
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20

The case Of Stephen Anderson of New York against Grace D. Dodd was commenced Wednesday before Judge Brown and a jury in the superior court fer Washington county. This is an act ion of trover and conversion The plaintiff, who is q brother law of de- fendant seeks 2S shares of Cleveland x ClItfs Iron company, valued at $10,- uOO which he claims Mrs Dodd con- Nerted to her own use. The defendant claims that the stock came to her through the distribution of the will of her mother and that Anderson had no right to the stock. The suit started in Rhode Island with the arrest of Mrs. Dodd in Westerly, Sept 21, 1912, but she was soon released on a bond of S25.Q0 Subsequently, the bond was re duved to $1O.00O. Since then. until about a month ago. when they moved to New London Mir. and Mrs Dodd and a sister of Mrs. Dodd have resided in Westerly. Another sister. the wife of plaintiff. died several years ago. and 1t was supposed his claim against the estate had been settled.
 The lawyers in the case are Roscoe B. Conl1ling of New York and Harry B. Agard and Samuel H. Davis of Westerly for the plaintiff. and Seldon Bacon and Samuel B. Smith of New Y ork and Augustine A. T. $. Ledwidge of Westerly for defendant
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20
Local Laconics


 George E. Utted returned Wednes- day from vacation trip to Havana
 There was a large attendance at St. MIchaePs parish fair Wednesday, even ing, and all enjoyed the really merito- rious minstrel performance and the dancing.
 Rev. Joseph L. Peacock of Westerly delivered sermon on the Permanency or Christ at the fellowship meeting of congregational churches in Ledyard on Wednesday.
 Miss Janet Mckay, representing the Training school for Christian Young Women in Philadelphia, gave an inter estIdg address in Calvary Baptist church Wednesday evening.
 The Norwich and Westerly Traction company is rushing the work of relay ing the track in Railroad avenue to conform to the new grade. Before the work is completed a pole line will be ellrnlnated, one line serving the trolley as well as telephone, telegraph and electric light companies.
 Albert Lorenzo Sisson was arrested by Chief of Police Brown, charged with being an idle person, sleeping in barns e.nG OuthOuses and without visible means of support. He was arraigned before Judge Williams in the Third dis trict court, adjudged guilty, and sem tenced to six months in the state work house.
 John c. Raynor machinist by trade and long employed at the Cottrell plant, but who retired several years ago on account of asthmatic trouble, reached his 92d birthday Wednesday. He is an almost daily visitor to the read ing room of the Westerly public libra ry and keeps posted on current events. He does not appear to be over 50. Mr. Raynor is a civil war veteran.
 Mrs. Hannah StiIlman Castritius, wife of Albert L. Castritius, died after an illness of several months, WedneS- day morning. She was the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Walter Stillman, and among the gest known women of Westerly. She is survived by her hus- band, a brother. Harry Stillman of the United States navy, and a sister, Mrs. George G. Deland of Washington. D. c.
 Supt. Gallary of the Providence di- vision of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company was in Westerly. Wednesday, inspecting the work at the Westerly station. He made a friendly call on Frank w. Coy, chair man of the traffic committee of the Westerly board of trade. Supt. Gallary stated that if Westerly did not have adequate railroad facilities and an in crease in industries, the fault was not with MT. Coy whom he considered the most persistent man in town.
 In 1912 more than 2000 miles of railway were constructed in British Columbia
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20
COLCHESTER
Borough Masons Visit Norwich Lodge Basketball Schedule Being Ar ranged.

Several of the members of Wooster lodge r. and A. NJ, went by automobile Tuesday evening to Norwich, where they were guests of St. James lodge. Charles DeWoIf of Gardner Lake was a Colchester caller Tuesday.
 Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Rowland were visitors in Hope Valley Tuesday.
 Mrs. Julius Phelps of Westchester was visiting friends in town Tuesday. Harry EIgart was the guest of friends in New Haven Wednesday.
 Joseph Kraft left Wednesday morn ing for a weeks visit with relatives in Newark N. J.
 Robert Bailey of Salem was calling on friends in town Wednesday.
 Frank Case, who has been at work in Chesterfield, has entered the employ of J. J. Shea.
 Repairing the Streets.
 The town teams are at work on the main streets, cleaning out the gutters and filling in the bad spots.
 Samuel Lipkin of New York is spending a few weeks with friends on Broadway.
 George V. Cavanaugh was the guest of friends in Willimantic Tuesday. =
 The town basketball team have conn- menced practice in Tip Top hall They are arranging 8 schedule with several strong out of town teams.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20
HEAD STUFFED? GOT
 A coLD2 TRY TAPES
"Paps's Cold Compound" relieves worst cold or the grippe in few
 hcurs-No quinine used.

Take "Pape's Cold Compound every two hours until you have taken three doses. then all grippe misery goes and your cold will be broken. It promptly opens your clogged- up noStrils and the air passages of the head: stops nasty discharge or nose running: relieves the headache dull ness fever1shness, sore throat, sneez- ing. soreness and stiffness.
 Don't stay Btufed-up! Quit blow ing and snufiing. Ease your throb- ping head-nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as 'Pape's Cold Compound which costs only 25 cents at any drug store. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, and causes no inconvenience. Accept no substitute.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20

Judge Heald in the borough court charged with breaking and entering and stealing ten dollars from the sa loon of George Panciera on Wilmington avenue. Probable cause was found and he was bound over to the December term of the superior court under $500 bonds. He was unable to furnish bonds so was committed to jail. En- trance to the saloon was gained by breaking the glass in the front door and turning the lock. When Schofield was arrested he had $9.25 in his pocket besides some liquor and gin which was also taken from the place.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20
A Consumptive Cough.

A cough that bothers you continually is one of the danger signals which warns of consumption. Dr. Kings New Discovery stop the cough. loosen the chest, banish fever and let you sleep peacefully. The first dose checks the symptoms and gives prompt relief. Mrs. A. F. Mertz of Glen Ellyn. Iowa, writes: Dr. Kings New Discovery cured a stubborn cough after six weeks doctoring failed to help." Try it, as it will do the same for you. Best medicine for coughs, colds, throat and lung troubles. Money back if it fails. Price soc and $1. All druggists by mail. H. E. Bucklen 6 Co.,, Philadel- phia or St Louis.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20
BRIEF STATE NEWS

New 5ritain-The new curate at St. Marks Episcopal church, Rev. c. F. Jones, will come here November 30 to assist in the services.
 New Haven-When a New Haven policeman Monday tried to serve 8 personal tax warrant on George Ellis, he found Ellis had been dead twenty years.
 East Hartford-Entries for the fourth annual poultry show of the East Hartford Poultry association to be held in COmstock hall December 2, 3, and f, will close Monday,
 Stannford-A majority of the hotel keepers of Stamford have agreed to live up to an order of the board of fire districts to put fire escapes on their places of business.
 5ridaeport-Joh Devoy, editor of the Gaelic-American published at 165 William street in New York city, was the principal guest Of the Emmet club forty sixth anniversary of the Man chester martyrs, Allen Larhn and O'Brien, Tuesday night.
 SufieId-The first wedding to take place in the new Sacred Heart church at Suffield was held yesterday when Miss Katherine Romanski, daughter of Michael Romanski, of Providence, R. L. and Kasper WOjilchoWski of West Sufheld, were married by Rev. Father Karhowskas of Waterbury. Rev. J. k. Clark is pastor of the church cele- brated the nuptial high mass. 
 Newfoundland has for several years steadily increased It's agricultural pro- duction.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Benjamin B. Sohofield in Jail in De fault of $500 Eonds-Broke Into sa loon and Stole $1o

Mrs. E. R. Marsdale has moved to New London.
 Mrs. w. M Crawford of Belcher- town Mass, and Mrs Samuel Gilber+ of Guilford, Conn, are guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. John A. Foster.
 Mrs. J. J. Peters is the guest of rel atives in Worcester
 Miss Elizabeth Whitaker is unable to attend to her duties at the Robert son store on account of illness Miss Gertrude Pease is substituting for her.
 Miss Bessie Duncan of Monson has been spending several days in town
 Philip Barton of Rochester, N. Y., is visiting friends in town. Miss Mary Wildey has returned from a visit with friends in Detroit, Mich. and LaPort, Ind,
 Mrs, Wilbur of Mystic Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Kellogg in West Stafford.
 Miss Stella Bartlett whe recently underwent an operatIozr for appendi- citis at a Hartford hospital, is mak- ing a good recovery,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-20
.jEWEIT CITY.
Deer Killed by Early Freight-Venison to Be Distributed to All Who Apply 1 for It.

TOT It.
 Mr. and Mrs Charles Robinson and son Walter of Westerly, R. l., spent Wednesday at Mrs. c. w. RobinsOn's. MT. Robinson was a former overseer in the Slater mills
 Miss Stella Gardiner of Willimantic spent Sunday with Mrs. Robinson.
 Church Societies to Meet.
 The Ladies society of the Congre- gational church meets in the vestry this afternoon.
 The Baptist Ladies' Aid society meet in their Vestry, and the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church meet in the vestry of that church.
 Train Killed a Deer.
 A large number visited Cassavant's store Wednesday to see the deer killed by the early morning freight. The ac- cident happened below the lower rail- road bridge and the animal was brought to the station. Game Warden Louis Gingras claimed it and had it taken to Cassavant's store, where it was dressed. He telephOned to Hart ford for instructions and was given or ders to have the animal cut into small pieces and distributed to whoever wanted them, which will be done to- day.