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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28
CLEAR HEADED
Head eookkeeper Must Be Reliable.

The chief bookkeeper in a large
business house in one of our great
Western cities speaks of the harm
coffee did for him. (Tea is just as
injurious because it contains caffeine,
the same drug found in coffee.)
my wife and I drank our first cup
Of Postum a little over two years ago
and we have used it ever since, to the
entire exclusion of tea and coffee. It
happened in this way:
About three and a half years ago
I had an attack Of pneumonia, which
left q memento in the shape Of dys-
pepsia. or rather, to speak more cor
rectly, neuralgia OF the stomach. My
cup OF cheer had always been coffee
or tea, but became convinced, after
a time, that they aggravated my stom.
ach trouble. happened to mention
the matter to my grocer one day and
he suggested that give Postum q
trial.
Next day it came. but the cook
made the mistake Of not boiling it SUI.
ficiently. and we did not like it much.
This was. however, soon remedied,
and now we like it SO much that we
will never change back Postum, be-
ing a food beverage instead Of drug,
has been the means OF banishing my
stomach trouble, verify believe, for
am we'll man today and have used
no medicine.
my work as chief bookkeeper in
our Co.'s branch house here is Of a
very combining nature. During my cot.
fee-drinking days I was subject to
nervousness and the blues. These
have left me since began using Post.
um,. and I can corscientiously recon-
mend it to those whose work confines
them to long hours of severe mental
exertion." Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
There's a reason" and it is ex
planned in the little book, 1.-THE Road
10 We!lville." in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. and full q human
Interest. Adv. =: Il ,:.4&H, =.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28
Why, the Mean Thing!

There's sad case," said Mrs
Jones, as she laid the paper on her
knees and wiped her spectacles. "A
bride struck dumb after leaving the
altar, and by last accounts she hadn't
recovered her speech
ITS the way of the world, my
dear" said old Mr.. Jones, with sigh.
It's the way of the world. Some men
have all the luck.'-P. I. P.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28
Poiiteness Ignored.


A Virginia farmer was driving q re-
fractOry COW down the road one morn
ing. The cow and the driver came to
a cr0ssroad. The man wanted the
COW to 80 straight ahead, but the COW
picked out the crossroad.
A negro was coming along the
crossroad.
"Haid her off! Haid her OIL" yelled
the driver.
The negro jumped about the road
and waved his arms. The COW pro
ceeded calmly on her way.
"Haid her of! Haid her of. mig
CERT" yelled the driver.
Use a-tryin, teri" replied the negro
Speak to her! Speak to her and
she'll stop"
Good mawnin', cow-good mawn
in'!" said the negro politely.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28

midnigh, and whipped several men
and women for alleged immortality.
Since then the night riders have op-
Grated in other parts of the county,
but not so generally as in the south
ern section.
The authorities are morally certain
Of the identity of some of the night
riders, but say they have no legal evil
Gence.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28

We'll, I might do so,' he replied.
What is your business?"
Il am der leader Of der liddle Cher
man band, sair. We will blay in front
of your house every evening for Won
month
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28
Too Well known.

Have you a speaking acquaintance
with the woman who lives next door
to you?" We asked an east end lady,
just to make little conversation.
"A speaking acquaintance" echoed
the lady, opening her eyes wide.
why, know her so well that don't
speak to her at ALL"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28
Nervousness Exclaimed,

The young man entered the presi-
dents Office and stood first on one
foot and then on the other. He
dropped his hat, handkerchief and um-
brella. Altogether he was a highly
developed case of nervousness.
well, well," said the employer.
"Out with it,
Il have come SIR" said the young
man, and then began to stammer.
Well, speak up. Have you come
to ask for the hand of my daughter
or raise in salary?"
If you please, SIR stammered the
young man, tits both. "-Exchange.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28

Write for book saving young chicks. Send ue
book free.-Raisall Remedy Co., Black we'll, Okla.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28

well, you can Judge. l heard
small boy ask him to help tie a tin
can to a dogs tail, yesterday, and he
didn't even stop to listen"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28

Anyway, the wage worker always
has boss to blame it on. .........
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-03-28

Could Easily Believe It.
He-1 live on my wits.
She-You don't look any too we'll
fed.-Boston E7ening Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
HEARING AT CONCORD.
Governor Felker to Grant One Next
 Week to New York State.

Concord, \. H. Sept 12.-Harry K. Thaw will make his fight for liberty in this city. Governor Felker will grant a hearing on some day next week, probably Wednesday, on the demand of Acting Governor GIynn of New York that Thaw be extradited to that state
 This was learned tonight informally, the governor having received no word of the matter officially as yet He plans to go to his home tomorrow morning for the week end, but he in timated tonight that if Sheriff Horn beck of Duchess county, N Y. was likely to arrive here during the fore noon he would wait and receive the requisition warrant which the sheriff is bringing from Albany.
 Three of Thaws attorneys were al- ready in the city tonight and it was reported that Judge William NJ. Chase who was formerly on the supreme bench of the state. would be retained as the leading New Hampshire lawyer in Thaw's interests. The three law yers who are here, N. B. Martin of this city, W. H. Olmstead of New York and Merrill Shurtleff of Colebrook spent the evening in conference among themselves. They made no effort to see the governor.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
CONTESTE WERE CLOSE
 BETWEEN PRIZE TEAMS
Awards On Horses at North Ston-
 ington Grange Fair Announced.

A the North Stonington Grange fair concluded ursday-Thomas Bau- dro and Andrew Perry were both awarded first premiums in the horse pulling contest for horses over 2700 weight. For horses under 2700, Allan Coats and Elmer Miller were also awarded firsts, so little difficulty ex- isted in the ability of the teams. Elmer Miller was awarded first and second on matched pair pull ing single, and Thomas Baudro and AL ! Ian Coats divided first and second mon ey for single draft horses. l.. r. Main was awarded a first spe- cial prize for pair of mules exhibited, and James D. Miner second. General premiums on horses exhibit ed were awarded as follows: Driving stallion-First l.. L. Chap man, Norwich.
 Draft stallion-First. James Brown ing.
 Driving brood mare and colts-Chas. LIillard, first. Draft colts-Morris Perry, Charles Thomas and B. G. Palmer, all frsts William Partelo of Ledyard, second. Draft mare and -cOlt-DWight Main, first.
 Driving colt-Dwight Main, William PorteIO of North Stonington, Allan Coats, all firsts; J. Edwin Thompson, eecond.
 Watcher pair draft horses-Allan Coats, first.
 Single driving horses-H. C. Eccle- stone, first: Charles N. Brown, second i; Charles Bennett, third.
 Single draft horses-George D. Coats, fTst Lyle c. Gray, second.
 Saddle horses-Georse c. Pendleton, first: Fred Steadman, second; Dwight c Main. third.
 Ponies-Dorothy Brown, first; L. F. i'm } Ravens third.
 Following is a corrected list of the awards on Ayrshire stock: Pure bred-Bulls 2 years old and over Ralph C. Wheeler, first; John D. Avery, second. Bull, 1-2 years old, Farmholme, first, Farm Waukeya, sec ond. Bull calf, Ralph Wheeler, first; Varian York, second. Pure bred cows-3 years and over J D. Avery, first; Ralph Wheeler sec and third; 2 years, Ralph Wheeler first, J. A. Avery second, Ralph Wheel CT second; 1 year old, Ralph Wheeler
 first and third, J. D. Avery second 1; calf, Ralph Wheeler first and secsond. Heard of 4 pure bred Aryshires-J. D. Avery first, Ralph Wheeler second.
 Grade Ayrshires, years old and over-Ralph Wheeler first, J. D. Avery second, Ralph Wheeler third.
 Grade Ayrshires ? years old-J. D. avery HISt' RdlPH ""e0l9l 9eooIu anu third.
 Grade Ayrshires, 1 year old-RaIph Wheeler first, J. D. Avery second, Ralph Wheeler third. CaIf-J. D. Avery first, Ralph Wheel CT second.
 Herd of 4 grade Ayrshire cows Ralph Wheeler first, J. D. Avery sec ond.
 Abel F. Stevens judged the cattle and Woodbury o. Rogers of Norwich judged the poultry,
 The fair was in general most suC cessful, both financially and in the character and number of the exhibits.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
R. |. REDS WEEK.
Hens Owned in New Hampshire Make
 Fine Showing at Storrs.

The total production for the 42d week at the second international egg laying competition at Storrs was 1.749 eggs. This is a drop of 100 eggs in compaTi- son with the production for the previ- ous week, which Is but to be expected at this time of year The best pen for the week was a pen of single comb Rhode Island reds, belonging to Colo nial farm, Temple, N. H. These birds landI 31 eggs, thus duplicating their work for the previous week. This pro- ductiOn is very high for this time of year, and is four eggs better than for any other pen for the week The first five days of the week these birds pro- duced 25 eggs. Three pens tied for second place for the week with score of 27 eggs. These were all single comb white Leshorns, and belong to the fol- lowing: Ingleside Facms company of Thorndale, Pa; Frank TOulman of Els prick Eng; w. L. Sleeser of ork, Pa. A score of 26 eggs was made by the four following pens: T. N. Burns of BrOomall, Pa, silver Wyandottes; F. G.. YOst of SaYre, Pa, single comb white Leghorns; Frank A. Jones of North umberland, Pa, single comb white Leg horns, and C. w Sherwood of Say brook Point. Ct. single comb white Leghorns.
 There was only one egg of unusual size produced during the week. This egg weighed 22-100ths of 8 pound and was laid by a white Orpington, owned by J. R. Pott of Ephrata, Pa One very tiny egg laid last week weighed only 1-100th of a pound and was produced by a single comb buff LeghOrn belong ing to the Chestnut Hill poultry farm, Easton, Pa. A buff Orpington be- longing to o. Wilson of Oak Hill w. Va, laid two eggs in one day. They were both produced in the morning, and were full sized eggs.
 MT. BarrOn'S pen of white Leghorns now has a credit of 1,041 eggs. This is only one egg less than the third best pen for the whole contest last year, and there are now still ten weeks to go. This pen of birds will probably far sur- pass last years best record.
 Leading Pens.
 The following is a list of the leading pens. with their standing at the end of the 42d weeks:
 Tom Barron of Catforth, Eng, single comb white I4eghorns, 1041; Edward Cam of Hoghton, Eng, singfile comb white Leghorns, 956; c A, Foster of Santa Cruz. Cal. single comb white Legherns, 910; W, l., Sleeger of York. Pa, single comb white Leghorns, S9o; Edward Cam of Hoghten, Eng, white Wyandottes, S37; w, J, Canhy of East Downington, Pa, single comb white Leghorns, 831: Frank Loulmin of Els prick, Eng. single comb white Leg horns, 827; Frank A. Jones Of North unberland. Pa.. single eeah white Les
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13

horns S17 Braeside poultry farm, Stroudsburg, Pa, single comb white Leshorns, S09; Joseph J. Barclay of Bedford, Pa., single comb white Leg horns, S03; Smith Bros. of Addingham, Pa, single comb white Leghorns, 19S; Burton E. Moore of Winsted, Ct, sim gle comb white Beghorns, 797; Colonial farm, Temple, N. H.,single comb Rhode Island reds. 196; Marwood poultry farm, Butler. Pa. single comb white Leghorns, 784; Mrs. H. Francis Haynes of Sheup, Idaho, white Wyandottes, IT'S.
 Connecticut Pens.
 The following is a complete list of the Connecticut pens as they stand at the end of the 42d week. with the total number of eggs laid by each:
 Burton E. Moore of Winsted, single comb white Leghorns, 737; Mrs. K. F. Woodruff of New Haven, single comb white Leghorns, 752; Edgewood poultry farm, Packer white Plymouth Rocks 74S; A. B. Hall of Wallingford, single comb white Leghorns, 737; c. w. Sher- wood of Saybrook Point, single cont white LeghOrns, 733; GlenView poultry farm, West Wellington, rose comt Rhode Island reds. FPS; William B Ross of Eaglevi1le, white Wyandottes 719; Homer P. Deming of Robertsville single comb Rhode Island reds, 713; Frederick M. PeasIey of West Chesh- ire single comb white Leghorns, 661; Elm poultry yards, Hartford, single comb white Leghorns, $50; E. D. Bird of Greenwich, blue Andalusian, GA; Mrs. J. C. Stirling, of Rockville, single comb black Minorcas, 643; Arthur s Bailey of Cobalt single comb Rhode Island reds. 629; w. E. Tillinghast ot Vernon, single comb white Leghorns SIS; c. s. Scoville of East Haven. rose comb Rhode Island reds, 528; John H Lower of West Cheshire, rose comf Rhode Island reds, 511; A. B. Hall ot Wallingford barred Plymouth Rocks 57O: w. H. Card, of Manchester, white laced red Cornish, 40; West Noun tain poultry yards Naugatuck, white Wyandottes. 437; West Mountain poul- ary yards Naugatuck white Wyan- 'dottes, 423; Lulu B. Swrizer of South port, black Orpingtons, 330.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
PERSONAL

Miss Elsie Grunert has returned from ! a weeks visit in New York. Mrs. Charles Rice has returned after a weeks visit in New York. Roy Barstow and family have re- turned to Norwich from Canterbury.
 Miss Ann Mcfarland of North Woodstock is visiting friends in Fitch vile.
 Mrs. Eme Dewey of Norwich is the guest of Mrs. w: B. Sprague in An dover.
 Miss Julia Allen of Norwich is visit ing her brother E, R. ChappeII at Coventry.
 Mrs. James Lapeinte of Washington street was the guest of friends In New London Friday.
 Miss Edna Ward has returned to Wauregan having spent the week with relatives in Norwich.
 Mrs, Elizabeth Gleason of Danbury with her son, has been visitin% her
 Mrs A. I. Chandler and Mrs B. P. Rogers visited their sister, Mrs. J. H. Webster, of Noank. this week.
 Miss Mary Douglas of Storing Is spending two weeks vacation with friends in Norwich and Hartford.
 95 Mrs; Nellie Fields and sons of West field, Mass, are guests of MT and Mrs. James Dooley, 166 Franklin street.
 Miss Marilda St. George of Provi- dence is visiting her sister, Mrs. Will liam H. McChesney of School street.
 Theodore s. Perry of Bolton has been engaged to teach school in Nor Wlch and began his duties here this week.
 After busy season Miss Clapp, of the Woman's Exchange, is going to Boston today for a brief visit with friends
 William Heron, of New York, has succeeded Arthur G. Berry, as, teacher at the Norwich Business College. MT. Berry is teaching in New York.
 John c. Qufnlan returns Saturday from a three weeks stay at Block Is- land and Newport where he has been on pleasure and business combined.
 Mrs. c. c. Durham has been the Church street. on her return to her home in Danbury from a visit with Massachusetts relatives.
 Mrs. W. w Maynard and daughter Edith, Mrs o. J. Maynard and Miss Wilkinson of Norwich were recent guests of Mrs. A. S. Spaulding at her summer home in PlainfieId
 Alton Stoddard and Miss Ruth Law son of Gales Ferry returned to their studies and Miss Doris Main from AL lYn's Point entered the Broadway Grammar school at Norwich Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Webster. John F. Morrison, MT. and Mrs. A. E. Chan dler and o. w. PerO are week end guests of Mr. and Mrs E. Porter Rogers at their bungalow at Haugh- toms Cove.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13

tension te Maplewoed cemetery, one of the members made report that he had been assured by men In an official position with the road that this ex- tension as we'll as. the spur track to the New London county fair grounds would be secured within a year.
 The work of the traffic policeman at Shannons corner and the work of the police in relation to traffic rules was commended.
 A smoker to be held In the associa- tion's rooms on Friday evening, Octo- Der 10th was decided upon and at that time delegates to then annual state convention of the business mems asso- citations will be elected. The consu- tuition was amended so as to provide for one new officer for the association, a second vice president, who will also be member of the board of directors.
 An invitation from Norwich grange, No. 172, Patrons of Husbandry. to at tend it's meeting on the 24th of this month was received and accepted. The grange is to have Hon. George s. Ladd of Massachusetts here that night to speak upon Good Roads.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
AT DAVIS THEATER.
The Firefiy With Edith Thayer In
 Title Role.

Arthur Hannaz-r-zve-sfs presentation of The Firefy with Edith Thayer in the title roG delighted most appre- ciative audience at the Davis theater Friday evening. Seats were sold out early and the comedy opera was given before a packed house. The high order of the voices, the pleasing character of the songs. the attractive gowns well balanced chorus and the vein of lively humor all through the production made a combination which won the unqualified approval of the audience and the soloists were recalled again and again for encores.
 Miss Thayer early sang her way into the hearts of her audience and made pleasing impression in her interpre- tation of the bright vivacious character of Nina, the F'irefiy. Burton Lenihan appearing in the character of Jack TraVers was especially pleasing in his solo numbers and Paul Neron as Herr Franz won applause with his bass bass solSs. As comedy character MaXfeld Moree, pOrtraying the eccen- tric personality of Jenkins, the private secretary, made a high hit and his idiocyhCrasies never failed to draw a big hand from the audience Charles H. Bowers $ John Thurston and Thel- ma Fair as Geraldine portrayed their parts cIeverIy and their rendering of Sympathy was one of the features of the musical programme. Etta Eager impersonating Sybl Vandare rendered several solos with fine effect and Irene Samsel and Burt Wheeler won ap- plause with the singing and terpsicho- rean numbers, being recalled over and over in thir final selection, The Latest Thing from Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
LIGHTS AT CREENEvILLE STATION
Business Mems Association Will Ask New Haven Road to Place Some There-Assurances That Maplewoed Trolley Extension Will Come Within a Year

In their rooms in the Shannon building, the directors of the Norwich Business Mems association held a meeting on Friday evening at which President Frank H. Smith was in the chair and one new member, William T. Lane, was voted in. Secretary Charles w. Pearson made a report on the re- cent successful outing hold at Wild wood park fer the business mems as sociatiens of this end of the state.
 The matter of lights at the Greene vile station of the New Haven road was brought up and it was represent ed that there are nc lights at all in or outside this station and they are much needed, both for the passengers who patronize the evening train about o'clock and in the coming dark win ter mornings when there is a train about o'clock. It was voted that President Smith and Secretary Pear son as a committee see Agent c. James Isbister here to see what could be done about having lights placed there by the railroad.
 On the matter of the trolley ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
OUTSIDE OPERATORS
 FOMENTED STRIKE,
West Virginia Coal Operators Offer
 Evidence to That Effect,

Washington, Sept. 12.-Coal mine operators of the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek w. Va, fields today con- cluded the presentation of evidence to the senate special committee investi- gating the strike in their mines Mon day attorneys for the United Mine Workers will present rebuttal witness es and the inquiry is expected to close soon thereafter.
 D. c. Kennedy. formerly a Mine Workers official. but now secretary of the hanaWha Coal Operators associa- tion, testified as to "outside" opera- tors urging at joint conferences with the United Mine Workers the neces- sity of unionizing West Virginia if higher YaGeS 5Es<A to be granted.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
JOHN ]. LANE FOR
 NEW RAVENS MAYOR,
Nominated by Democrats in ConVen-
 tion-Other Nominations.


 New Haven. Conn. Sept. 1.-The democrats at their city and town con- vention tonight made the following nominations for the next election, Oct. IA: Mayor. John J. Lane; controller, Arthur D. Mullen; treasurer, Henry Fresimis; city clerk Paul Barnett; town clerk, Jacob Frohlich; collector of taxes. William H. Hackett; city sheriff. Frank A. Palmieri; registrar of vital statistics, Michael J. Neenan; registrar of voters, Edward P. Keat- ing; selectmen. James J. Clancy, Hugh Short Charles Vostola; aldermen at large Stephen Whitney, Daniel J Bailey, Ezekiel Bronson and David M Reilly.
 John J. Lane. candidate for mayor is a well known young business man and was formerly secretary to ex-Con- gressman Piggott
 The republican convention has not yet been held. but it is freely predict ed that the present mayor Frank ] Rice, who is now serving his second term, will be renominated.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
SALVATION ARMY HAIL.
New Quarters for Their Meetings All
 Ready for Opening.

Ensign E. ". Wilber of the Salva- ton Army has completed his arrange ments for opening the new hall for the army in the Kenyon building and ex- pects to hold real Salvation Army service there Sunday evening" The hall has been newly painted, wired for electricity, fitted with comfortable seats and made to look like a very different place than when he took hold of it to get it ready for the army head quarters for meetings
 He promises that there will be in terest enough to keep everybody awake for no one was ever known to go to sleep at a Salvation Army meeting Ensign and Mrs. Wilber will be in charge and there will be solos, duets and good speeches.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
In City Court.

Tn the city court on Friday John T. Haight, who was one of two men ar rested on Thursday afternoon after a short fight on Main street. was found guilty of breach of the peace and was fined S2 and costs, He paid the bill. His opponent was discharged, W, Kremski, arrested Thursday on the charge of being implwicated in the theft of a valise some time ago. was found guilty and fined s5 and costs. He went to jail,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
CEMENT BORDERS LAID
 FOR ROGUE COURTS
Local Grounds Are Now Equipped Up
 To The Standard.

E. s. Adams of Kingston, N r, has been here this week putting in the new concrete borders for the eight roque courts at the grounds off Rockwell street to comply with the vote of the national association and for which the Norwich business men contributed the SIPS needle.
 The borders are put in like 8 wooden border. all on top of the ground, and not Wish foundations like other con- crete work They are laid in six to eight foot lengths with an expansion joint between the lengths With the local grounds equipped up to the stand ard desired by the crack roque play CTS 1t is expected that the national tournament here next year will be larger and more successful than ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
Party on Sixth Birthday.

Master Johnnie Alexander was host Wednesday afternoon to party of friends who came to help celebrate his sixth birthday at his home in Poque- tanuck. Merry games were played. Sandwiches, cake and fruit were served by Miss Gladys Alexander and Miss Elsie Whitmarsh. The peanut hunt was won by Lois WilIett and Harold Bull. The guests included Wis Bogue, Bernice Church, Lois WIlett, Doris and Harold Bull Charlie and Raymond Baral of Hallville.