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visit his people there and bring his parents back
with him. And then they would marry. So the
following spring he sold out his store and start
ed. The journey in that day was "a long and slow
one but It was months far beyond the usual,
! before they heard from him. He had been down.,
/ he wrote. with chills and fever He wrote again
aa few times after but at length cut short the
Correspondence altogether
s. IT. was through Lincoln, as postmaster Of the
little western village that the girl received her
letters. An absent sweetheart and no letters
we can imagine her state Of mind It was not
long until every one knew it. The girl then con-
5dded In friends q confession Of her lovers
namely, that his true name was not Mcneil, but
ssMcNamor; that The had come west to retrieve a
fortune lost by his father in business: and had
changed his name to be rid, for q time. Of his
people and thus be the freer to do SO When.
this story was made public, as 1t speedily was.
the hard common sense Of New Salem naturally
rejected it. There were reasons, good ones. pub
( lie opinion said; criminal, perhaps-who knows?
some even limited. The girl was nigh heart
broken. 8:5 .as.. {ss sf , i %%
&ss Meanwhile blossomed In the heart of Lincoln
sympathy first and then affection for her 1t
was long, however, ere he revealed his feelings
TO her. and longer still ere she would listen to
4 him. At length however, convinced that Mcneil
wa gone for good, she consented In 1885 to take
the Lincoln name But first she was to go away
for while and finish at academy, during
which time he was to continue his law studies,
and when she had ended her course and he had
been admitted to the bar the next spring. they
would be married. |
$ All very good 4 this plan followed; but the
girl. 1T seems, though she loved Lincoln could
not dismiss SO easily remembrance Of her old
lover. "A torturing conflict" we are told. "of
memory, love, conscience, doubt and morbidness
lay like a shadow her happiness and
wore upon her until she fell seriously ILL., Event
sually her condition became hopeless Lincoln
was sent for, they passed an hour of anguish to-
-gether, and soon after this deathbed parting,
August Is, 1885, she died.
Lincoln took It hard. That melancholy which
was of his fiber and which marked bis face took
full possession Of him. He was found by a
friend, certain Bowling Green, wandering about
muttering to himself, If his mind had been
affected. Green took him to his home and kept
him there until once more he was himself Ann
RutIedge was buried in Concord cemetery, near
New Salem. my heart is buried there" her
rowing lover said otter the funeral Curiously
enough. Mcneil, or McNamor, did return to New
Salem soon after AIMS death. And his story
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Washing a Knitted Shawl. B

A laundress offers the following
advice about washing the crochetted
or knitted shawl: 5.
III am in hurry fold the shawl
a. fiat as possible and lay 1t in pill
lowcase and run this through at in
tervals with basting thread to keep
it as fiat as possible. When thus
treated 1t can be washed with the 9TH
er fannels. wash the shawl by
sousing 1t up and down and rubbing
It as little as possible. Then squeeze
the water out by parting it between
my hands and rinse in three waters.
To dry 1t ! place 1t between two dry
sheets In the sun or In a warm place.
Let the shawl dry In lump. It will
take a considerable time. but will
come out looking like new.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

possible to get real flowers, the arti.
fetal kind can be used. with plenty
of crepe paper for furthering other
decorative schemes. Do not put the
paper on the table, but arrange 1t in
festoons above the table to present
a canopy. with dropping flowers and
ribbon streamers at each table deco
ration. Get white flowers and tie
with the astral colors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Ice Cream Cake.

Here is a recipe for cake which
IL small but delicious: Cream one cup
sugar and one.half cup. butter, one
half cup milk. one heaping cup Of
sifted pastry -four. one teaspoon bak.
ing powder. the beaten whites Of three
eggs Take one.third Of batter. add a
square Of chocolate Tor one-quarter
cup Of cocoa) and teaspoon vanilla
Bake in three small layer cake tins.
Put together with mocha filing,
Cream one and one-half cups powdered
sugar and large piece Of butter; two
teaspoons cocoa, two tablespoons very
strong coffee. T.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

the latter part Of our stay in the va
rious hospitable places. Finally we
got back to our apartment, and found
that he had developed most re-
markable 'thirst-for ice water. 'Por-
ter, porter he called every few min
utes. another glass Of water-Quick.'
"At first I was inclined to remon-
srrare with him for confusing me
with the dusky servitors wso SO gra-
ciously-for consideration-atten
to our wants on tour. But changed
my mind. And by the time he fell
asleep he had given just $425 in tips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

mendous to another. To a bird that
builds Its nest a string is as much as
a hawser to sailor. Her doll is a.
big to the comforting arms of Saman-
tina Jane upon the doorstep as
Samantha Jane herself is to the lap
of her own mother. An ant tolls
bravely with an egg thrice its size;
it is as though you or I were dealing
with a piano or sideboard single
handed. What is little and what is
large? It is sometimes very hard to
say. Much depends upon the sizes OF
our own bodies. and still more upon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
II expect to take him out again
next New Years night. At least, I
hone so." Gil. T. 9lsst
Gladiator In Armoc.

During some important excavations
undertaken at Mount Cavo, in the
Roman Campagna, in the hope of trac.
ing an ancient temple devoted to
Jupiter, the, diggers struck upon an
extensive second century cemetery,
which had evidently been planned out
ON the surface of gigantic landslip
on the side Of the mountain. caused by
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

Happiness Made Up Of Little Things.
It is no new discovery that a
woman's happiness is often the sum
total OF little things. A word, look.
gesture, goes to the making or mar
ring Of the entire day. A single buzz
King mosquito may create a sleepless
night. A solitaray flower may bring
q message Of delight e.
49, The largeness or the littleness Of
spiritual things cannot be measured
with foot rule. and something of the
smallest consequence to us because
1t is not our own concern may be ire
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Think Before You Speak.

speakest once thou wilt speak twice
the better for it. Better say nothing
than not to the purpose. And, to
speak pertinently, consider both what
is At and when 1t is fit to speak. In
all debates let truth be thy aim. not
victory, or an unjust interest: and en-
deavor to gain rather than to expose
thy antagonist-William Penn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Boiled Cod with Cream Sauce,

Boiled Cod With Cream Sauce.
After carefully cleaning fresh cod
fish place in kettle Of sailed cold wa
ter. When 1t begins to boil let it boil
fast for Is minutes. then boil slowly
until done. Take out and remove skin.
Make cream sauce by putting one
half cup butter into stew pan. When
melted blen in one tablespoon of -four.
brown and stir in cup of cream, add
a pinch of salt and pepper and serve
with the fish. I'd
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
ro{Pop Corn.

Very often corn will not pop quick.
", even over q, very hot fire.. II you
will put the corn to be popped in 9
sieve and pour cold water over it. not
allowing the water to stand on the
corn, 1t will not only pop quickly, but
the open kernels will be larger and
lighter and more fiaky than they 9th
ervise would have been.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

earthquakes. which had buried the
older existing buildings.
A giant warrior. or gladiator, clad
In Iron armor, was discovered in one
Of the tombs. which was covered with
big tiles taken from the Temple of
Tiberius. A number OF bronze coins.
bearing the eflgy of Empress Faus-
tina, in addition quantity of rings,
safety pins and brooches of very
early period. a terra Gotta elephants
head, and q fragmentary vase, con-
tanning inscriptions. are among the
latest finds. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

the dimensions of our souls! It Is
the little things that tell, because
very often they are not SO little as
we think. The man or woman who is
careful of the little things is pretty
likely to be right on, the bigger
things.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Delicate Stimuiant.

Beat the yolk of one egg until thick.
Then beat in thoroughly one table:
spoonful each of powdered sugar and
brandy. Whip the white of the egg
to froth with a pinch Of salt and stir
into the first mixture. The whole
should be quite thick when ready to
be eaten.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Spanish Cream.

Dissolve half a box of gelatin in a
pint Of milk, and when thoroughly dis
solved boil and add the yolks Of two
eggs beaten with half teacup Of
sugar; when it comes to boil remove
from the fire and add the whites of
the eggs beaten to froth. Flavor to
taste. p,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Good Cause.

''Will you donate something to =
good cause?" said the caller. as he
laid . paper on the businessman's
desk.
What is it," asked the business
man.
One OF the tenants in this build
ing killed book agent this morning"
replied the caller. "and we are taking
up subscription to reward him. :"
Put me down for 100000" replied
the business man.
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unexpected Generosity.

AZ an aftermath to the New Years
celebration comes this story. told by a
member Of an actors club as little
tribute to the generosity of fellow
member of the club. rs 7t1,f
AFTER the performance we had the
usual bite" he said.' "and then de-
cided to do the cabarets with some
other friends Of convivial habits and
q love for 'turkey-trotting.'
IT noticed. that my comic friend
didn't do much OF the dancing, but
Rugged the tables rather tight during
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Southern Cream Batter Bread,

odeHST
One pint OF sour cream. one tea.
spoonful of soda. one of salt, two we'll
beaten eggs. Stir in sufficient white
cornmeal to make the mixture OF the
right consistency; pour into creased
pan and bake quickly for 30 minutes.
Serve hot
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Cabbage Soup.

One cup OF chopped cabbage boiled
in salt and water until done. Add de-
sired quantity Of milk. Season with
pepper. salt and butter. Roll crack
er or two fine and add just before re-
moving from the fire.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Cleaning the Bean Pot.

To clean the bean pot, fill with cold
water. put in some kind Of washing
powder and cover tight; put on stove
and let come to boil. This will make
II very easy to wash
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
Arranolno a Birthday. Party,

Arranging Birthday. Party.
In arranging a birthday party 1t IL
a good idea to- carry, out the entire
plan with the birthmonth flower and
color. and have the zodiac sign as a
crest on the invitations. II 1t Is i'm
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

n emeS cNelH. B pros
porous young merchant
and farmer OF the place,
had won her affections.
& She was only 81 when
this occurred, and the
family council therefore
agreed that, for a time
ut least, the marriage
scoul 4 \ wait. This was
the state Of affairs when
lincoln came to the Rut-
I ledge house to board:
McNeill had accumu.
lated 81, 900 In New sa.
lem and his prospects
we're still bright; but In
4 $50 he began to display!
t. strong desire for q
change. He wanted to;
80 back east, She said,
10 New York state. to
y. 49,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

When modesty begins to boast
about itself it should also change
its name. go 5f
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

IL we were all az good as we advise
others to be. heaven would be right
here on earth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces indamma
hon, allays pair. cures wind collie sc bottleA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

The Second Affair
In the fall Of
the year 1886,
" b g q Lincoln
was 90, a woman
Of Lincoln's ac-
quaintance who
was goi.n g to
Kentucky on .
visit. proposed,
in a spirit OF
fun, to bring back
a sister of hers.
Mis- 8 N a ~
Owens. for him
to marry. LIN
{ coin laughingly
s g.'.. sH..f.HI. y. 4 W. a.
accepted the pro-
posal. Time pass
ed; the lady duly
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12
-gs.7.g- ,ssot-5.3g,- .si . .l
Made Him Suspicious,

did you ask your girls father for
her hand in marriage?" Il did"
"And he refused you. can tell by
the way you look "No, he didn't
He gave his consent" Then why
the peculiar look you are wearing?
He was SO darned willing. Houston
Post. 1. S 2S s.
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Prefers ! sla ron !,

Customer want a ton Of coal.
DealerYes sir. What size?
Customer-Well, If It's not asking
too much, I'D like to have a 2,0lO
pound ton. n y
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proved true. He
made no explana-
tion for his long.
silence. And ho
did not sorrow
long. Within 9
year he married
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Accounted For.

why is it 30 few women look well
In a steamer cap?" &
II guess because It's a handy cap =
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Doctors disagree-except 40 to the
size OF the bill Ii b
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

If you cannot afford l0c cigars, smoke
LEWIS Single Binder straight 5c-made
Of extra quality tobacco Adv. gsi
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-12

The proof Of the pudding may be in,
the amount left over.
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congress Her father was an Illinois pione'
tnally from South Caroline; and long a resi-
y Kentucky. He was welltodo and able t
her better than the usual schooling of the
that primitive place and period It was at hi
ssor tavern; as then termed I Sin New Salem.
1884 that Abraham Lincoln met her. He
years old when he came to board at the r
tavern. was postmaster 81 the village a 8
byprofession and y member OF the state legi
iEs But Ann, though /. thus scircumstanced v
happy; she had, in a missing lover. an ache
heart. Before Lincoln appeared on the see
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-29

FOR SALE - beautluI country home of 33 acres, dairy farm of 325 acres, fruit farm of 165 acres, poultry farm of 40 acres, 500 acres of cheap land A. H. Maine, Groton, Conn.
 SaD27d
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HUMOR OF THE DAY

who was the first shut in 9"
 Cant say. How about Jonah ?''-, Boston Transcript.
 Pa, what's a contre- temps
 T don't know. I've never learned the names of all these automobile parts.-Judge
 Boy you ought 10 know better than to beg from poet"
 Please, sir, father Is an essayist."- Why did she can him@'
 T understand that he fell into the habit of coming home pickled Chi cago Record Herald
 ''IIe says he's boss-1ilzes to show his wife that he's clothed in authority"
 All I can say is that he's a pretty poor dresser. Town Topics.
 Did the doctor seem to know what you had7"
 Yes. think he looked me up in Bradstreets. Washington Herald
 Jess-Miss Schreecher is going abroad to finish her musical education. Tess-Where did she get the money? Jess-The neighbors all chippei in. St. Louis Globe-Democrat Why do they call us literary hacks ?' asked the first writer
 T give it up," said the second writer. Goodness knows, we don't earn as much as a hackman. ."-Pittsburg Post. 1T saw my boyhood chum today, the one that has become a millionaire"
 Did he recognize you?'
 T guess so. He turned a corner when he saw me coming. ."-Houston Post.
 Get me a cop" panted the excited stranger. Somebody stole my coat"
 "Sh!' cautioned the New Yorker gIancing fearfully about. Do you want to lose your shirt ?'-Cornen Widow.
 She-Mr. Brown does not pay his wife much attention.
 He-No; the only time I ever knew of his going out with her was onCe when the gas xploded.-Pic6-M Me-Up. "Binglewood has put that wild boy of his on a farm, and the youngster writes home that he likes it."
 Likes it? Well, farming isn't what it used to be."-Cleveland Plain Deal CT.
 Rather a modest, retiring fellow In a crowd, isn't he"
 Yep. Pretty modest. Reminds me whole lot of a governor on state oc- casion surrounded by his staff of col onels in uniform. St Louis Republic. 'T don't think a woman ought to run for office even if she votes" remarked the serious citizen.
 "No," replied MT. Meekton. "Tn poll tics real boss never thinks of holding office himself If"-Washington Star.
 Press agent-NIiss De Star, I'm go- ing to work up a story that your pet Pomeranian poodle swallowed all your diamonds.
 Miss De Star-Why, sir, do you think I want people to think I have only enough diamonds to fill a poodle? Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-29
WiLL.IAiANTIC

Miss Carrie Moses. who is a kinder garten teacher in Springfield, was at her home on Coventry road for over Sunday.
 Mrs J. Powers and daughter, Miss Mary Powers, of Norwich, spent a short time here Saturday, on their way to Hartford.
 Miss Ann Brttton and Miss Susan NJ. Cosgrove, who teach in Hartford schools, spent Sunday at their homes in this city.
 James Mccormick Of Norwich visited friends here Saturday on his way to Hartford, where he was the guest of relatives over Sunday.
 John Ahearn, head clerk of the Will limantic gas and electric light office, had as his guest Saturday his cousin, J. F. Ahearn of New London.
 Mrs. John Doyle will preside at the organ at St. James church, South Man chester, in place of her aunt, Miss Eliz- abeth Heating. who is the regular or ganist.
 Mrs. A. J. Richards and daughter, Mae, returned to their home in Holyoke Saturday, after visit with Mrs Rich ards sister, Mrs. c. F. Lovett of Union street.
 Mrs Mary Burke was called to Hol- yoke Sunday by the sudden death of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-29

to protect it spreading all over her face. It certainly disfigured her terribly and she could not rest at night. Her clothing was very irritating to the body and when it was removed her body was raw. We had her treated for about two months when it spread all over her body, face and head and seemed to grow worse all the time.
 'I took good warm water and Cuticl1ra Soap and lathered it all over her and allowed it to dry on and then when 1t was thoroughly dry I applied the Cuticura Ointment. In about a week I could see a big change and in three weeks you never would have known she ever had eczema and she never has been troubled since" (Signed) Mrs. George Coe. Nov. 20, 1912.
 A single cake of Cuticura Soap (25c.) and box of Cuticura Ointment (5Oc) are often sufficient when all else has failed Sold throughout the world Sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuticura, Dept. T. Boston
 h8-Men who shave and shampoo with Cu- ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-29
POETRY
SPINNING.

Like a blind spinner in the sun,
 1 tread my days; l know ,hat ali the threads will ruD l know each day will bring it's task. And being blind, no more 1 asK. I do not Low the use or name
 or that 1 spin; 1 only know that some one came My hand the thread, and said. since Ire blind but one thing you can do." Sometimes the threads so rougn and
 fast
 And tangled fly, | know wild storms are sweeping past, And fear that l small fall, but dare not try to find A safer place, since l am blind. I know not why. but I am sure That tint and place, In some great fabric to endure
 Past time and race, My threads will have; so from the Though blind. I never felt accursed. I think perhaps this trust has sprung From one short word sa5d sd oyer ToIn me n when l was young It knowing not that Gods name My brow, and sealed me his, though
 blind, But whether. this be seal or sign
 Within, without,
 l never doubt. l know He set me here, and still And glad and blind, l wait Ills will But listen, listen, day by day. To hear their tread, Who bear the finished web away, And cut the thread, And bring Gods message in the sum, Thou poor. blind spinner, work is
 Helen Hunt Jackson
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WANTED-A girl or elderly woman to take care of children. Box 10, Bull letin Office sep29d
 ANTED-To hire a farm from 90 to 106 acres from the first of April, with or without buildings. Address Farm, Bulletin Office. Sep29d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-29
DAVIS THEATRE.
The Message to Headquarters Three
 Reel Feature Today.


 Another big bill of feature photo plays is being shown at the Davis to- day headed by a three reel feature The Message to Headquarters, pro- duced by the Thanhouser company and Tor a real thrilling drama this one will
 be hard to beat The story is of a young Italian officer in the Carabineri who saves an American tourist in Italy rom bandits and so incurS the ever lasting enmity of these evil doers. who have confederates in all parts of the globe Visiting America he is cap Tured by coufederaJes of the bandits and only escapes through a fellow cap uTe Yankee detectives message to headquarters This picture is out of the ordinary and one that will hold the interest of all from beginning to end. The other feature on this bill is a two reel X. B. drama, The Green Shadow, a powerful story Of barrack lie telling how the jealousy of the coloneFs wife. through Circumstantial evidence causes a family misunder- standing that might have proved fatal 70 all but for the bravery of a young soldier The other photoplays are For Ills Loved One. a beautiful Majestic drama showing how a man risked his life in a big automobile race, taking every risk 10 win the prize so his wife could have the money to pay for an operation To save her life, a beau Tiful story with a moral lesson. Two screaming funny Keystone comedies complete the bill. Willie Minds the Dos. one that will make hit with the young folks. and What Father Saw, TiH make everybody laugh to their hearts content. On Wednesday and Thursday of this week this theatre will show the greatest feature ever produced. Arizona the great American play in six reels first time shown in fhis part of the country and only real tEed a few days ago
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-29

FOR SALE-Rabbit hounds. A. A. Jacques, So. kiuingly, Conn. Sep2ld