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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
MRS. ATWooD's VACATION.

Mrs. Atwood, who is the wife of a harG-worlxing farmer. took a vacation this spring for the first time since her marriage. and this is her account of it:
 When the doctor sadd little Carl must have a change, 1 made up my mind to return Cousin Emma's visits She has spent every summer with me since my maTriage-15 years ago. Ida is only 14. but she and her father thought they could manage for two weeks, so l went. Emma did not ap- pear as glad to see me as she does when she comes to my house, but she treated me well, and l learned 8 lot.
 She has a flat and no yard. but her sitting room faces one of the main streets, and Carl enjoyed watching the teams; but Emma has 10 keep her sitting room nies for ea1lsrs. although she always uses mine common all st1fr1TnAF.
 When if came bedtime she spoke of CdFi sleeping with Robbie, for fear he would upset her spare room. but l did fs+ agree te that. They use the sit ting Fa6447 evenings. btH we could hot tefk i47 ti7eFe uHfh Mir. Newton had <sus..4 s9 h.. .;apeF. although Gladys
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SOCIAL CORNER.
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ceeded at last in saving my own bulbs, so started my bed early. I'm not go- ing to tell, though, how many nights they have been put to bed under a blanket. Now they are growing so fast methinks it will not be an easy matter to cover again. Hope it will soon come warm. I waited for you to say when to put out dahlias and glad oh.
 Sunbeam: You are not the only ear ly bird in The Corner. My breakfast must be served before a. m How we do enjoy those bird choruses and the sweet fragrance of the early morning air
 Sister Frozen: I enjoyed your ac- count of a visit to the insane hospital. It was my privilege several years ago to visit an insane hospital in dis tant state. and I was much impressed not only with the cleanliness and or der everywhere, but with the pains taking thought that had provided amusements. pleasures and delicacies for the inmates.
 Sister Barber: Like you. I try and have to keep trying every day not to worry, but it seems tu be one of my faults that is pretty well rooted. How ever, l have frequently observed that where you see either man. woman or child that belong to the don't worry NloSS' SOu VIII dlSO observe some one else doing double portion of worry ing to save them from disaster. Just as it fell to your lot to worry about the fire because the other woman didn't
 Sweet Lavender: Your recipe for date pies sounds good, and I will try it some day. In exchange I will send a recipe for making peanut butter cookies that are very nice for a change
 Peanut Butter CooISies-One egg well beaten, two cups of sugar, one cup of peanut butter. one teaspoonful of soda dissOlvedin one-han cup of sweet milk; -four enough to roll, don't get them too stiff.
 Hope other sisters will try these and have good luck.
 Nats Day Off was most entertain ing. Now we are waiting to hear from Brother Jim and Rural Delivery.
 With best wishes to all friends in The Corner, from
 FAYE VERNA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Washington County, R. ].
HOPKINTON

Town Council Names Election Super
 away.
 The town council met at the town hall Friday, May Is, in the afternoon to canvass the voting list for the finan- cial town meeting held Thursday, the 22d. in the afternoon They appointed supervisors of election to serve June 3: for voting district No. 1. Edwin P. Allen. Henry J. Wheeler. republicans; Calvin Davis and Edward Murray, democrats; for voting district No. ?, Albert s. Babcock, Frank W. Gran dall. republicans; Gardner G. Burton and Mallory c. Main, democrats. The sum of S150 out of the appropriation for the repairs of highways was allot- ted to each of the four road districts.
 Probate Session.
 Ae q probate court they received and ordered recorded the inventory of the personal estate of Roxy P. Ken yon-
 Frank ". Mills has joined the rank of motorists by the purchase of new automobile
 Hon. Edwin R. Allen and wife re- turned home Tuesday evening from a ten days visit with his son in Bos- ton
 Harriet P. Kenyon has sold the farm of her late husband, H. Gillette Kep- yon- to Walter n. Kenyon.
 Win Highest Honors.
 Lois Wells has taken the valedictory and Dorothy Wells the saluta1ory hon. orz in the Westerly High school this year Both young ladies are residents of AshaWsy in this town.
 Mrs, Charles Fl. Kenyon is visiting friends in Natunuck and Walter F. Mills and Miss Susan cranda1I were callers there Saturday,
 In the death of Mrs, Mary Eliza Bailey in Hope Valley May i4 the Seventh Day Baptist church loses fl lifelong meriDSF and the community an able woman
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later he always wants Emma to play cards with him. They are so devoted, I don't see how he can spare her all summer every year.
 she wanted me to put out the gas in my room to save the gas bill, and she turned it low in the dining room unless l took the mending basket. 1 helped her with her work and sewed all my spare time. 1 was surprised to find that she did not think hearty breakfasts or suppers healthy, but 1t will make @ saving if she comes this summer We had berries twice-one box each time, because they were high 15 cents just what I can sell every berry for all summer). I always save out at least six boxes every day, so as to have plenty.
 Ny old teacher, Judge Douglas, has an office in the same building where Mir Newton Is clerk, and l spoke of going down to call on him; but he said the judge was too buoy to be bothered.
 Sunday 1 wanted to go out a short car ride to hear my old pastor preach, but Emma could not he away from her own church. although Ida has to stay at home all summer and walk both ways to Sunday school because Gladys and Robbie don't want to go to church, and Emma will not stay to Sunday school In the end l stayed at home. because there was not room in her pew for us all. Carl got got some sick I did not stay the week out. as I intended, but went over to Cousin Mary's.
 She has a small tenement and her husband has only about two-thirds the pay Emma's husband gets, but they were both real glad to see me. She has no spare room but Nellie offered to sleep on the couch because her bed was a wide one and they all took Carl with them every time they went down street.
 Mary and I went down to Judge busy to take us both home with him to lunch, and we had pleasant visit with his family and the next day the fudge and his wife came and took Mary. Carl and me all around the city in their auto.
 Sunday we went to hear my old pastor preach, and he and his wife insisted on my spending a, day with them I did not intend to stay long me but twice and then only a few days: but we had such good times I stayed over a week and l made them all promise to come and see me this vacation, and I am real anxious for the time to come.
 'T did not urge Emma. to come and l shall tell her that I can't possibly have her when Mary comes, and I shall remember that she does not care { and my children won't give up to Gladys and Robbie in everything. and I shall keep my sitting room as neat as I do when I am alone. My vacation has been a good investment" ETTA BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
ELLINGTON
Ns~ Tobacco Sheds Being Built Friends Attend SeIectman Willis Funeral.

Mrs. Dickinson of Springfield and Mrs. Daniels of Windsor were guests at the home of Francis Pinney this week
 Mrs. Smith, who has been visiting at Dr. Braces, has returned to her home in Massachusetts.
 Mir. and Mrs. Farrand of New York are at their summer home here for nerly the home of Mrs. George Thompson.
 Frank B. Nangle is confined to his home with blood poisoning.
 Charles Eastwood is in the Hart ford hospital for treatment.
 New Tobacco Sheds.
 A number of tobacco sheds are being built
 Mir and Mrs. William Pinney en- tertained a number of friends and neighbors at their home on Pinney street Saturday evening.
 Mrs Edwin Talcott has arrived in town to spend the summer with Mrs. Norman Partridge.
 Attended Funeral.
 First Selectman John H. Lynch Marshall E. Charter, Leon Leach and Norris Kibbe attended the funeral of Selectman George Willis at Crystal lake Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs Harry l.. Hayden hove been entertaining relatives this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24

earning S6O a month and would like to tell you how I manage to live well and happy in Chicago. l am alone in the city and therefore must board. l have chosen a small select family hO- tel. Here I meet people refined and educated whose company l enjoy and from whom I am learning something. My laundry work is done by a mother of a pupil for B cents a week. I carry it to and from school in suit case. My luncheon is put up at the hotel without extra expense. allow .S1.50 g week for Carfare and spend
 ing money: $8 of every check goes into the bank to help pay for expenses dur ing the long vacation and for the rainy day" Of the $14 left I spend S11 for clothes, B for church, birth day presents, dentists bill, etc. l make
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
WEEKAPAUG
Meeting of w. c. T. U.-Double Medal
 Contest Held.

The Ocean View w. c. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Emily Chapman. Wednesday afternoon with a large attendance, some coming from Brad ford and Westerly. After the business meeting the program was taken up, the subject be1ng, Work Among For eigners After the meeting refresh ments were served by Mrs. Chapman and Miss Chapman and a pleasant social hour was enjoyed
 Two Medals Awarded
 A double young peoples silver medal contest was held at the Dunn's Corners church, Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Ocean View W. C. T. U. A crowded house greeted the young people. Miss Ruth Barnes wen the Oratortcal medal and Miss Elinor Browning the musical medal.
 Mrs. G. T. Collins who has been suffering from acute indigestion is very much improved.
 Miss Rebecca Wynn is at Miss An nie Chapman's for the summer
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Holland County
WELLINGTON
Plans for ChiIdren's Sunday-Delegates
 at Somers Conference.

The Sunday school at 2 p. m. had an attendance of 51, the report read by Deacon F. W. Pratt, the secretary. be- ing a pleasant feature at the close of each session. A committee to ar range for the proper observance of Children's day, Miss Mathews and Mrs. DarrOw, were appointed. MuSlc from the Baptist Publication society com paniment of piano. organ and cello. Delegates Mrs. Ida Nj. Brown and Mrs. Annie 4. Preston were ap- pointed to the North Holland Sunday school convention held at Somers Fri day.
 Prof. Barker of Boston university. a friend of a former pastor, Rev. Charles H. Brown was a week end guest of George A. Cosgrove and fam fly and preached for Rev. Mir. Oar row. His subject was The Signifl- canoe and Dignity of Personality which was thoughtfully and suggestively treated and the discourse much en- joyed by all present. The Rev. MT. Darrow's solo. Come Unto Me, fol- lowing the prayer. Mrs. Darrow ac- companying on the piano was beau tiful and impressive. Several from South Wilmington walked up to attend the service.
 Samuel Gardner of New Haven was the guest of his mother and sister over Sunday.
 Home from South.
 Miss Mentzer has returned from her winter in the south to her farm near Samuel Bartiett'S.
 John Bartlett was at home from his business in Palmer and accompanied his sister to church.
 Edwin Still of Derby is visiting his sister, Mrs. Mary J. Still Clark, who resides at the pleasant Still home stead. Of the seven brothers William. James, Isaac, Elisha, Henry. Adelbert, Edwin alone is living. His wife is expected to join him here in short time.
 Mrs. Isaac Still after a winter with children and grandchildren in New York and Washington, D. C.. has re- turned to her home in HolyOke. She Is in cnnfnr1a hle health.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

son spent Sunday with MT. Crandalrs parents at Westerly.
 A. W. Kenyon went to Providence Wednesday. Harold Barber of Ar cadia took him in his automobile.
 Mrs. William Aldrich is visiting her parents. MT. and Mrs. Gideon Palmer.
 Mrs. F. c. Webster and Mrs. c, C. Woodmansee attended the funeral of John W. King of Shamrock Wednes- day.
 Mrs Fannie BickneIl has gone to her home at Hamilton for few weeks.
 Mrs. E. E. Kenyon was a caller at Point Judith, Monday.
 MT. Gardner of Wickford was here Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
FIGHTING THE HIGH COST OF
 LIVING.
Table for Five on s5 Weekly.

Table for Five on $5 Weekly.
 Our family consists of father, moth CT and three small children, for which l have $6 q week to furnish the table. Out of this amount l stand the inct- dental expenses such as church dues, paper, stamps, medicine, and notions. amounting to about S1, so l really run the table oil $ a week I buy in large qiiahri ties of flour. sugar. rice. beans, prdhes l buy eoe6aHut and eh6e6late 6 by the pound as it is much cheaper than five pounds. l make a cake for Sunday and pies once week. We eat stews mostly through the week and have roast on Sunday, l bake bread twice week, We use middle BBiee butter fer the tanie and the cheapest butter fer cooking, as if dees Het taste ia cooked things. I buy mid
 die price eggs as long as they are eaa6. Hf7aa- fkaS esHafsaesaAe Is -AazsA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Town May Purchase Its Own Teams
 for Road Work-Persenas

Miss Clara Miller continues to i'm prove in health She has been obliged 10 secure a new nurse, as Miss Ben nett has been ill for several days.
 Col. W. H. Hall was in Washington, n. c. Monday.
 Mrs. Margaret l.. Thompson has been granted a pension of SIP per month.
 Dr. William V. Wilson. formerly To- cated in this town, now a resident of Boston, called on some of his ac- quaintances here last Saturday.
 Town May Purchase Teams.
 The question of road repairs is more difficult this year than usual MT. FL dredge finds that teams are hard to get at any price and rather than pay so much more than in past years sug- gests that the town purchase teams that can be sold in the fall after the road work is done. The town will con slider this at a special meeting next Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Denman go this week to Eastern Point for a few weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
RICHMOND
c. E. Society Organized-Observan of Mothers Day by Sunday School.

A Christian Endeavor society was organized at the Shamrock church Sunday evening. The following off cers were elected; President Miss Blanche MeadOwcroft; vice presi- dent, Miss Ruth Cornell; recording and corresponding secretary, Clarence Hopkins; treasurer, Charle Cornell.
 ChiIdren's Day Committees.
 Mothers day was observed at the Shamrock Sunday school with special exercises. The following committees were appointed to arrange for a Chill drens day concert: Entertainment, Mrs. w. G. Kenyon. Mrs. c. w. Shep- ard, Miss Gertrude Kimber; decora- tion, Mrs. Charles Tucker, William kimber and class.
 Mrs. Lottie Hoxie and Misses Mary and Mabel Hoxie of Shamrock were callers at Cliffmore Tuesday after noon.
 Mrs. Bateman of PeacedaIe and Mrs. John Bateman of Worcester were the guests of Mrs. John Hoyle Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
The Latest Fashion Note

Says: Tt is a wise precaution against getting holes in d delicate hosiery yb ano to pn Many people sprinkle the fa- nous mo antiseptic powder, Allen Foot Ease into the shoes, and find that 1t hoies from hosiery as well as leSsening friction and consequent smarting and aching of the feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24

one or two bad in a dozen I get the best, as I think it is more economical. I always use cornstarch to help out with eggs. It improves the cake any how. A teaspoon is said to ekuaI an egg. l make the baby nice dresses from my husbands cast off shirts. I formerly made myself nice round aprons from the shirts, but she needs dresses the most. This may be a hint to someone. I do not worry about the high cost of living. Why should we? It's here and can't be helped Be thankful as long as you have plen ty to eat and fire and shelter, as there are so many who have not these bless ings.
 How a Teacher Manages.
 I am a young school teacher of 20,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
ROCKVILLE
New Looms Arrive for Taylor Mill
 Fishing Trip.

MT and Mrs Elisha c. Burdick of Westerly were guests Saturday of his sisters, Misses Lottie and Mary Bur dick, at Rockhaven.
 MT and Mrs. Ray C. Nichols have gone with ther ponies to Rocky Point for the summer
 New Looms Arrive.
 The new looms for J. J. Taylor & Co. have arrived and are being placed in the addition to the weave shop which has just been built
 Harvey Flint of Providence was, a guest over Sunday of Governor Church.
 Fishing at Lords Point. Fred Burdick and Frank Crumb have gone to Lords Point to fish for 'eels. Mrs. Addie Brigham of Providence is the guest of her sister, Mrs. w. H. Church.
 A. Clinton CrandaII is in poor health Byron L. Kenyon and James Charm ley went to Westerly Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24

all my own clothes and hats with the exception of one tailor made suit a year and my winter coat. This work is done on Saturdays. l do not wish to overtax my eyes by working at night. .,
 Letters from the Chicago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
USOUEPAUGH

Mrs, v, 2. Wiiee4 of M8FwtRh spent PFdAay a6d Saturday with her father, A, v, ksHS Ssl.
 MFs. Aeiissa f9. Rsft44sF Is bass iH $ this week #jth fFieRaS ia New York.
 Mrs, ]. C. GaR99R6 of Wakefield sbeBf MeRaaF at DF. keHF FsR's.
 Miss MiRbiR WebsfeF has returned ts teF #sFk iR PFsEideH6s after keep tzs hSss4 fer her fstheF for several seeks.
 Az-r- 3nA a&xH- E. K EsEaRA4au aRSA
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24

Town Council Names Election Super visors-Hohor Students from Ash away.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-07-13
Most Children Have Worms.

Many mothers think their children
are suffering from Indigestion, head
ache, nervousness, weakness, costive-
ness, when they are victims of that
most common of all children's all
ments-worms. Peevish, ill-tempered,
fretful children, who toss and grind
their teeth, with bad breath and COL
icky pains, have all the symptoms of
having worms, and should be given
Kickapoo Worm Killer, pleasant
candy lozenge, which expels worms,
regulates the bowels, tones up the
system, and makes children we'll and
happy. Kickapoo Worm Killer is
guaranteed. All druggists, or by mail.
Price 25c. Kickapoo Indian Medicine
Co., Philadelphia and st. Louis.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-07-13

good neighbor and friend to the
poor. But why mourn for her? In
the beautiful words of Longfellow,
in his poem on Resignation, which
have brought comfort and consola-
ton to many in the hour Of trial
THE air is full of farewells for the
dying
And mourning for the dead,
But often.imes celestial benedictions
Assume this dark disguise,
What seems to us but sad funeral
tapers
May be heavens distant lamps.
CAL classes honored, respected and
loved her in her neighborhood. She
wrote her name in kindness, love and
mercy on the hearts of all who knew
her.
''To the stricken husband and child
rem we would that We could bear
some pearl of thought, some tender
word Of solace to ease their anguish
for moment. But no! Words count
for aught in times like this. There
is but One who can give comfort. "
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-07-13
This is True.
3atesburg Herald.

Batesburg Herald.
If we wish to have friends we must
be friendly. Friendship is an ex-
change of kindly Offices, and we must
prove ourselves willing to do our
share. If you are Vnresponsive and
reticent, so that peon1e are rather re-
PEELED than attracted, cultivate an
open manner and a courteous interest
in other peoples concerns. Teach
your hear to be sympathetic, kindly,
generous, responsive. Think Of 9TH
ers rather than yourself and you will
find no lack of friends. Whatever
haprens. no child, friend, or domestic
ought 10 hear an impatient word pass
betwee. a married pair.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-07-13
PLAN STATE WELFARE WORK
Prof. w. K. Tate Elected President
of Organization, Object of Which
Is to Improve Conditions
in South Carolina.

Columbia, June 10.-The selection
cf officers and an executive commit
tee. and a decision to hold a State
conference some time during the
month of August, in Columbia, were
the salient results of the preliminary
conference for the public welfare,
which took place rera today. Prof
W. X. Tate, of Columbia, as president;
A. S. Johnstone, Of Greenville, as sec
retarv, and an executive committee,
consisting of the president, as eX-
officio. and DR.. William Weston, R. B.
Herbert, H. J. Hardy, all of Colun-
bia; Mrs. NJ. T. Coleman, of Able
Vile; E. w. Dabbs, of Mayesville;
David R. Coker, of Hartsville; Thos.
F. Harper, CT Clemson; the Rev. Hugh
R. Murchison, of Lar caster; the Rev.
Howard Lee Jones, of Charleston;
George B. Cromer, of Newberry, and
Henry NJ. Dibble, of Aiken, will meet
tomorrow morning and outline n
gramme for the State wide confer
ence.
"a conference for the public good"
was the fitting designation of the pre-
liminary gathering on the public well
fare which was participated in here
today by men and women represent
ing every profession and life of South
Carolina. Educators, doctors, farm
ers, lawyers, newspaper men, preach
ers, teachers. commercial secretaries,
representatives of labor organiza-
tions, and men and women from every
vocation gathered in the convention
hall of the Columbia Y. N. c. A. at
noon, called together for the purpose
of organizing all forces working for
the betterment of the conditions in
the State.
E. J. Watson, commissioner of agri-
culture, commerce and industries,
called the meeting to order. The Rev.
C. E. Burts, the pastor of the First
Baptist church, invoked the Divine
blessing, after which Chairman Wat
son, in a few we'll chosen words, well
coined the delegates. DR.. T. Whaling
president of the Columbia Theologi-
cal seminary, was chosen as perma-
nent chairman, and Mr.. A. S. John
stone, secretary of the Greenville
chamber of commerce, was selected
as secretary.
Prof. ". x. Tate State supervisor
of schools, stated the object of the
call, as outlined above
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-07-13
DEATH OF MRS. D. H. TOMPKINS.
Many SorrOwing Friends Attend Last
Sad Rites at Ninety Six.

Greenwood Journal, 10Th.
The funeral services of Mrs. D. H.
Tompkins, who passed away yester-
day morning were conducted today
at noon by Rev. J. R. Moore in the
presence of many sorrowing friends,
at Ninety Six and the interment was
made in the Ninety Six cemetery. A
large number of Greenwood people
attended the last sad rites.
Gen. U. R. Brooks in today's State
paid the following beautiful tribute
to Mrs. Tompkins.
cat her lovely home near Ninety
Six, Mrs. D. H Tompkins died at 9
a. M, June 9, 1913, in the 63rd year
of her age. She was the beautiful
Miss Chich Rook before her happy
marriage to the friend of my youth,
the Hon. D. H. Tompkins. She
leaves her devoted husband and five
loving children to mourn her loss
Mrs. Louise Duncan, of Ninety Six,
Frank G. Tompkins, OF the Columbia
bar, Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson, OF
Greenwood, Mrs. Evelyn Gaines, OF
Ninety Six, Miss Amelia Tompkins,
and sister, Mrs. Caroline Gary, the
honored mother Of Eugene Gary
chief justice; Judges Ernest and
Frank Gary and Mrs. Eason of Char
lesion; and a brother, T. P. Rook.
at has ben my privilege to know
this estimable woman for more than
40 years. She was an affectionate
wife and devoted mo her, dcEoot
vf.v Of 10 @a..is- church q