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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
OAKDALE
<. L. Club Entertained Afssr Annual Electicn-M arriaee of Engineer Johnson.

The K L. club met with Misses Helen and Marian Lynch Saturday afternoon. Plans for work were dis cussed and the following officers elected: President, Miss Lillian John son: vice president. Miss Jessie Brad ford; secretary, Mrs. Roy Johnson; treasurer, Miss sEvelynsComstock. Miss guest of the afternoon. Dainty re- treatments were served and a very enjoyable time passed
 Rev. C. L. FrenciIs subject Sunday at the Congregational church was A Means to Everlasting Prosperity. Text, Gen. 3s: 2S.
 The pastor not being able to be present at the c. E. meeting Sunday evening, on account of severe cold, Schol6eLd. Topic, Mission Work at Home and Abroad-I, Evangelism Acts IS: 14-44- Miss Grace Thomrson was 1pgardst.
 The cottage 1rayer meeting was held at the parsonage Tuesday even- ing
 A 1nrsa fazmHr paDwsa a piece of swarH ground en Jam A.
 E1ginser soasnson Married.
 A1adreE Johnson. engineer at the xr1n was married on Saturday even ing. He and his bride have commenced hnusekeep6ng in the tenement oyer F. C EeAoaAelds. store
 SanHea Kaufman. who has been 1aowAd hack on to the farm with his GzEher, Wiuzaan Ha1fnnan
 Miss Evelyn Conssock of Montyf11e GenKAg has heen the guest of hex grandpzxents, MT. and MsE. Tphrasn Wilaan2s. of Norwich, xzae past week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

been spending several days at Alfred Hilrs at Green HolIow farm. Mir. and Mrs Charles Carter. of Natick, R. T.. have been visiting Mrs. Carters sister. Mrs. Welcome Moffitt. The body of Mrs. Walter Hogan was brought here for burial at Evergreen cemetery. from, Wauresan Sunday af-
 Charles Fletcher was in plainfield Saturday to attend the funeral of the 13 days old infant of Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Handy. Mir. Handy was for
 Representative Ernest L. French has recovered from his recent illness and has resumed his official duties in Hart ford.
 Miss Ruth Bogue of Norwich has been visiting her cousin. Miss Beatrice
 Mr. and Mrs. Earl s. Gorton of Previdence spent Sunday at Mrs. Flor
 Mrs E. H LilIibridge and Miss Edna Lilli bridge were in Wyoming Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. William Lillibridge.
 Willis Torrey was in Putnam Sat urday to see his brcther-in law George W. Baker. who is III with ap- pendicitis. He was station agent here for several years. Mrs. Fred Graves has been enter taining her sister from Boston.
 Mrs. Charles A. ByIes has been en- tertafning her father, Henry C. Tor rey Of DaufeiSOn.
 Mrs. Alfred IT. Hill was in Putnam Sunday to see her aunt. Mrs. Gilbert Tracy, who Is recovering from a ser tous illness.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry ,Stanithrope were in Wauresan on Monday to at tend the funeral of Mrs. Stanithrope uncle, John Leach
 Mrs. John Smith is entertaining her son from Walla Walla, Wash.
 Jeremiah Elliott has gone to New Haven, where he will be an under taker.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
MONTvILLE
Field Secretary of Lords Day League to Address Baptist Congregation Order of Service for Evening C. E. Meetino. ..

The Rev. W. S MacIntire of Hart fsrd. field secretary of the Lords Day league of New England. will address the congregation at the Union Baptist 1e4s. The monthly communion will follow, and the Bible school will con- vene after the cornmunion.
 Evening Services.
 The ssd anniversary of the organize ton Of Christian Endeavor will be ob- served with special exercises in the evening at s.3e- The pastor, Rev services and the programme will be as foliowss, Fifteen minute song ser vice, using the new song book, Gospel Message, No 3; responsive reading; opening prayer. Deacon D. S. Henry reading of the pledge; notices and of fering; song, All, scripture lesson. read by Miss Marion Henry; song, all; sen tence prayer, remarks by the leader; song, all; meeting open for testmo- nies; Psalm l. recited by Miss Ger rude Olson, instrumental trio, At the Mountain Inn by Austin Linton, violin, Rev G. c. ChappeIl. flute. and VIII Douglas, piano; Psalm 2. Miss Henri etta GFidley, violin solo. The hosf Chord. Austin Linton, with VIII Doug las, accoInpanist; Psalm 8, Miss Ethel Roynton. song, all: The Growth of Christian Endeavor. Mrs A P. Mitch ell; extract from President Taft's ad- dress at Atlantic City, recited by Mrs George c Chappen: Psalm 1ss Miss Grace NJ Wood, instrumental rfo- Woodrow Wilson's tribute to Christisza Endeavor, song, all; Psalm 46. Miss Carrie G. Wood: Psalm 90. Miss Ella Rosen1und, I Cor. 1s. Miss Florence Chapman; song. all; C. F. benedict1on- One hundred new song books will be used for the first time at these exer- cises- All are cordially invited
 Seniors Working for June Trip
 The senior class of Palmer Memorial school is rehearsing an entertainment to raise funds for, their trip to Hart ford in June
 Guests at Parsonage.
 The Young Mems Baraca Bible class will spend next Tuesday evening as guests of Rev and Mrs. George C. Chappen at the Baptist parsonage Dr. Frank E. Wilson will give a talk to the young men, and games, music and g. social time win be enjoyed
 Miss Maude Agnes Wood of West willington spent the week end at her home
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
NORTH FRANKLIN

Miss Helen Roar and Mas Eaiza Hoey of Ba1ttc were visiting Mrs JeT- ry Ma1aoney this week
 A. T, Race was ia WicHerd, R. |. Monday. attending tsas funeral of his uncle, Henry Rockwell.
 Mrs. Jenette Hofnan end daughter, Ella, are spending the week. in East hampton, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Rockwood and daughter. Florence, and Mrs. Fred R4ee attended installation at the Nor< .Tsch grange Wednesday night.
 X. T. Browning entertained his e9dsin, Frank Browning of NarragaA- z=Ft Pier on Sunday.
 Reuben Manning has purchased g .andsome pair of bay horses.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
WARRENVII-LE
Guests at 18th Birthday Party of Mrs. Harriet M- Lanphear Include North Dakota Nephew.

Mrs Harriet M LAnphaar celebrated her s5th birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs ". L. Durkce. Monday Of this week Nineteen sat down to of the anniversary. An interesting feature of the dinner was large birth day cake which was made and pre- scented by her ETanddanghter. Miss was stormy. five of her six children were present, Mrs. William Phillips ef Hampton. Wilber Lanphere of Chaplin, Mrs Ellen Kendall and Henry Lanphear of Ashford and Mrs W L. Durkee of this village There were five grandchildren present besides several nephews and nieces, among whom was Edmund E. Young of North Dakota, who had not been in Connecticut be- fore for twenty-one years. One sis ter, Mrs. Olive Martin Of Chaplin, was also present A large number of birth day tokens and cards were sent Mrs. Lanphear from friends in New York. Massachusetts. Rhode Island. North Dakota Hartford, Willimantic, Hamp- ton, Chaplin, GurleyviIle, Mansfield Ashford West Ashford. Mt Hope and Jewett City. The afternoon was en- EYRE bs youna spsas psope ma use MT ana snsns pleasing outline of his work on his farm in Dakota
 Local Notes.
 Judge O. D. Baker and two sons, and E. l.. James and son were an the Thread city Monday evening.
 Mrs B. C. Bughee. who has been the guest of relatives in Providence, R L. returned home Last Thursday.
 Last Saturday when Raymond Whitehouse was driving across the bridge the crossbar broke out of the wagon. letting it ontoa the horses heels which frightened the animal and made him run away. The harness was bad ly broken. but no further damage was done The horse ran about quarter of mile, when it was caught The driver escaped without an injury, aI- though thrown from the wagon.
 MT. Adams of Bridgeport called on E. l.. James recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
NORTH STERLING
Funeral of Mrs. John Wood - Over
 30 at Church Supper.

Local people were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. John Wood, 61, at the home of her daughter In Paw tieket. The funeral was held in Moosup, Wednesday, Jan. 29th.-
 It was very pleasing to see SC many respond ito the call for the first bean supper of the season. held at the home of Mrs. Henry Hill Tuesday. evening, Ian. ./29th. About 80 were present and enjoyed a fine supper of baked beans, brown and white bread, pickles, cake and coffee MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Corey furnished music of the evening with their fine graphophone, which was much enjoyed. The sum realized will help make improvements to the church and parsonage.
 George Pierce killed one gray and one red fox recently. r.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
PL.AINFIELD
Meeting of ChiIdren's Mission Band
 Obituary Notes.

Antonase Lavigie died at the home Of his parents, MT. and Mrs Adolphe Lavigne, on Lawton Heights, Saturday night of pneumonia after 8 short ill., ness. He was a pupil in Miss Sulli- vans. room at the academy last year and had many friends. The funeral was held at St. Johns Catholic church Tuesday anorning-
 The infant son of MT. and Mrs. El- mer Handy died Thursday night. Jan 23- The child had been very delicate from birth
 Change of Meeting Place.
 The Chi1dren's Mission band now meets with Miss Mary Kingsley in stead of at the church
 Mrs. Martha Richmond was called to Norwich Tuesday to help care for her sister, Mrs. Emeline Bates, who has been very i'll for some time-
 Mrs Henry Carpenter has moved her family to Jewett City.
 Paul Peltier. foreman in Dearnley & C1art's store. and family were called to Natfck, R. L, this week by the death of Mir. Peltier's mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
New London County <
PRESTON
Friends of Mir and Mrs. Fred ZurdsN Come in coetune. ernains Fine Gift-Grange installation.

aIr. and Mrs J. H. Wilson went to : oreester Saturday to attend the fu- eral of Mrs. Wilson's uncle.
 Came ia Costume.
 About 50 friends of MT. and Mry. Fred Zundell visited them at their was ,soaie dressed .eoa to represent the tide q some book, city or advertisement. The prize for guessing the most was won by Miss Jennie Miller, A handsome rocker was presented MT ana MT Zundeu by Rev, L. M. Kenesten in behalf of the company. Music was enjoyed and refreshments were served. The pleasant social was planned by Mrs H. H. Palmer and Miss Annae McCIiu1cnA
 Start for West.
 MT. and Mrs Arthur Shedd started for trip in the west Wednesoay, They will first visit at their cousins B. Charles BIowningsxs in Battle Creek Mich
 Missionary Meeting.
 The Foreign Missionary auxiliary naA with Mrs. L. M. Keneston Thurs daSAtfarteen ladies present. The suc- tsct was Turkey. A number of inter estsng papeEs and letters was re2n- A solo, Cast Thy Bread Upon the Wa ters, was sung by Mrs Beriah Bur dick After the meeting aa very social hour uaS spent. during which sand wichss. cake and coffee were seTved
 MT and Mrs Charles Arnold spent the week at J. H. Wilson's.
 Grange installation.
 Departy Irving Crouch end wife of Gr7fon installed the following offfcers of Preston City grange at their last meeting Master, A. B. Burd1ck- over seer, Henry Johnson- lecturer, Charles Eabrfskie- steward Charles A Bur dick assistant steward, Frank E. Crary; chaplain, Rev L. M Keneston@ treazEer. Nathan H. Hall; secretary, Mrn Lsn1s LundgHHn- gatekeeper, haywood B. Crary: lady assistant steward. Miss Helen A. Star1rweather. Ceres Miss Sophia Ho1Iowe11;e Porno- na- Mss Elsie Starkweafher; Flora Miss Angie Bates Remarks for the good of the order were made by Brother Irving Crouch Cake, coffee and ice cream were served by the la sfese work committee.
 Fred and George Ellis were in Greenwich Wednesday to attend the funeral of their uncle, Benedict Ellis
 About 25 from Preston grange af- tended the installation of officers at Patchaug Thursday evening
 Rev. Mir Frances from Massachusetts VIII preach at the Baptist church Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
THOMPSON

Edmund Bacikus entertained his fath- CT on Sunday.
 The Thin1bIe Club met with Mrs. Asa Ross Thursday, Jan. 23,
 Mrs. Myron Elliot has returned from three weeks visit in New York.
 Mrs. Minnie Whittemofe attended the funeral of her brother at Worces- ter Sunday.
 The funeral services of Andrew Mills, aged ss were held at the Congrega- tionai church Sunday afternoon. Six of his grandchildren were bearers. The day he died the bell tolled 99 times as was the custom in oiden times:
 Judge Newton Mills was in town over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

AGamie Brown of Canonehet spent Sun day at Mrs. Annie Cookes
 Miss Wfnifred and Cecil Palmer spent the week with their mother Mrs. c. c. Palmer
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Ahern and children of Westerly have been spend ing several days with Mrs. Ahern's pa.- fontss Mir and Mrs. Amos Palmer.
 Mir Irving Thompson and Morton Cooke were In Westerly Saturdayseve- ming to see The Old Hemestead' at the Opera House
 Mrs. Oscar Miner was in Wethers- field last Friday.
 Mrs. Sarah {. Palmer and B. G. Palm eE were in Westerly Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Change of Meeting Place.
POMFRET CENTER
Everett E. Brown Speaks at Farm
 ers7 institute in Bloomfield.

Everett E. Brown spoke on orchard work at a Farmers Institute at Bloom field, Tuesday, The programme said: MT. Brown has taken an old worn out orchard and made it produce more prize winning fruit than anyone else in eastern Connecticut has been able to do under like conditions"
 The Dancing club met "Wednesday evening,
 Mrs E. E. Brown visited Sunday and Monday with her mother at Black Hill.
 Arthur Gresvenof and Eufetta Gres- vener were in Hartford Tuesday.
 E. E. Brown attended the lecture of the Worcester County Horticultural society Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
SALEM
sohco1 Pupils Write Letters Co MrA T. A. Williams, Who is .iil-Mr. and Mrs AIe,<ander Gordon Return

A1vah Morgan of East Lyme and George Bailey of New London were visitors at the home of MT. and Mrs- R A Bailey last week Friday.
 Louis Jones and J. Warren Gay of New London spent Sunday at Mr. Jones' cottage in town
 Miss Lizzie Dolbeare is spending some time with relatives in New Lon don
 Enoch Cranda11 and William May nard were New London visitors this week.
 MT. and Mrs Alexander Gordon have returned home after spending two months with relatives in New York city and Hackensack, N J.
 Miss Pearl Brown returned to Mystic Wednesday after spending several weeks at the home of her parents in town
 Mrs. Ora Clark and Mrs M. E. Chadwick visited relatives in Col chester Wednesday,
 J. Frank Rogers is doing jury duty in Norwich this week.
 Received 24 Letters.
 The pupils of the Central district school gave Mrs. T. A. Williams a pleasant surprise Wednesday by writ ing her a letter in the usual English period; 24 letters were received in all. Mrs. Williams is still confined to her bed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
WOODSTOCK
StereePtieon Lecture-Birthday Ceie- brated-Weri< on State Road Began.

Ernest w. Miller of Worcester spent Sunday at E. H. Millers
 Miss Rilla H. Child has visited her brother in Lancaster, Mass.
 Rev. R. R. Kendall gave a stereop- ticon lecture onHome Missions in the Congregational church Sunday evening, Miss Mary Perley is visiting in Lan- caster Mass
 Birthday Party.
 party of young friends of Ada Belle Miller met at her home Saturday even ing to celebrate her seventeenth birth day. Games were enjoyed. Cake and CO., coa were served.
 Miss Alice R. Wilbur of Abingdon was g, week end guest of Mrs. William M. Gallup
 Work has commenced, on the State road between Woodstock hill and North Woodstock. H
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
LEONARD BRIDGE
William congdon Dies in Yonkers-
 Black Snakes About Early.

T The body of William Congdon, who died at Yonkers. N- r. Friday, was brought to this place for burial Mon day Jan 27, in the family lot at Exeter cemetery MT. Congdon had several cousins residing in this place and was known by all by his frequent visits here He was unmarried and was the last of his immediate family
 Chalancey Johnson of Tonkers and Samuel Johnson of NeE Haven were here Monday to attend the funeral of William Congdon-
 Abe Kaufman has purchased the farm of his father and will continue faxxnfng. His parents will shortly leave for New York to i've with other children.
 Netf1e Williams spent Wednesday with Mrs. Harold Cummings at He- bron.
 Killed Two Snakes.
 George Watrous recently killed two black snakes. one being four feet long,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
WOODSTOCK VALLEY
Mrs. M. E. Lieyd's Bsdy Taken te
 Arlington fer Burial.

Miss Harriet SliRgsby is spending several days in Putnam.
 Howard K. Carpenter and ": B. Wilson spent the week end at Allen W. kenyon's.
 Winfield Kenyon was in Putnam oa Wednesday,
 Mrs. NJ: E. Lloyd died at the home of her sister Mrs Stewart SickIes, on Sunday. Funeral services were held at the house on "Wednesday afternoon, MT. and Mrs. Sickles accompanying the body to the Arlington National eemetery for burial by the side of her husband, Gen L. F. Lloyd.
 Several from here attended 8 meet ing of the road commissioners at southhridxe. Mass, Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
NORTH STONINCTON
Baptist Society Sells Another House Birthday Party-Missionary Address.

The house on the west street be- longing to the Third Baptist church and lately used by them as a parsen- age has been sold to Horace F. Bur and it is rumored will be occupied by his son. Six years ago the church owned three houses. and has disposed of them all
 Birthday ceiehrated.
 Miss Evelyn Main, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Leonard Main, entertained fifteen young friends Monday evening wiches, cake. fruit and candy were served
 Pictures of all the schoolhouses in town and of the school, rooms. showing school in session, taken by Floyd $. Main, will be displayed at the school exhibit in Hartford.
 The Ladies society of the Third Baptist church met Thursday with Mrs. Leonard Main. by whom they were delfghtfully entertained.
 Missionary Meeting
 The Ladies' society of the Third Baptist church held a foreign mission ary meeting Monday afternoon at the T. Maine presided The address was made by Rev. J. F. Russell, missionary to the Philippines, who gave an inter esting account of the Filipinos and his work among them. The meeting was followed by a social hour, during which tea was served.
 Mrs James H. Lee and sons will oc- cupy the farm of Henry M. Perkins the coming spring.
 Association Officers Meet.
 Rev. Lucian Drury attended the meeting at Mystic Thursday afternoon of pastors and church officers in the association, called by the Connecticut Baptist state convention, to inquire into the condition of the churches. Fol- lowing the meeting those present were entertained at supper as the guests of CaIdain E F. Wilcox
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Mindhan County CENTRAL VILLAGE
Happeninss sf the Weeae-Ferner Stas
 tisa Agent Iit-Hecent Visitors.

Miss Myrtis WerbeFFy is teaching at the Slack Hill school as Miss F'an- Rle Brown ia taking a needed vaca- ti0R,
 MzsS Stella I-afranee has been yis- ttfps Miss Edith Benedict in River side, R. !, who recently moved theTs from this village.
 Misses Alice Kendall land Odna Se- s1an have been visiting al Henry F. Newtens in Plainflela
 Birthday Party.
 Miss Ruth Loring had a party at the home of her parents, Mr. ana Mrs. Robert Loring in honor of her sixth birthday. Games were enjoy ed and q birthday supper was served The little girl receiyed many pretty gifts Warren Hopkins Of Providence has
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
ABINGTON

Mrs. Mary E. Osgeod, aged TS, died early Tuesday evening at Fthe home of her nephew, Charles Smith. Mrs. Osgood came here on a visit a few weeks ago and was taken i'll with heart trouble shortly after her arrival. Mrs. Osgood was born and married in the same house where Nshe died.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society met in Abingdon hall Thursday afternoon.
 Edward Sherman of Mount Carmel is home on a visit.
 Miss Vial and Miss Sharpe efattended the teachers meeting at Pomfret on Thursday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
SOUTH KILLINGLY

Byron Jordan has gene back Ie his werl ill Auburn, R, F.
 Rev. H. B. Geedsei1 delivered an ad- dress at the Cengregat church at Danieison Friday night. Subject Ab- raham Lincoln.
 S. A. Douglas visited at N. J. Weed's in North Sterling Sunday,
 A. E. Hall moved his saw mill from Sterling to Horse Hill this week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
CANTERBURY
New Bridge Nearly Completed-An
 Ornament to Beth Towns.

Ornament to Beth Towns.
 Mrs H. M. Barrows vas caller one day last week in Plainfield, Gen. tral Village and Moosup. While in Central Village she called on Mrs. c. R. Thatcher. a former resident and neighbor. of Canterbury.
 State Veterinarian Dr. Elmer E. Bennett is very sick with the measles. His son, A. c. Bennett, has just got out after a. siege with the same mai- ady.
 Mrs k. Hosea was visitor one day la-At week with Canterbury people.
 Mrs. F. L.. Bennett of Crystal Spring farm was a visitor Wednesday with Plainfeld friends and while there called on Mrs. Henry Jackson Car penter at the old Inn.
 The bridge is nearly ready for light teams to cross. When it is completed in the spring it will be a handsome structure and useful as well as a fine ornament to both the towns of Plain field and Old Canterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
PENDLEToss IiIIL
Ice Cream Supper a Success Per-
 soHai Items.

The Ladies aid Society held an ice cream supper at the Parsonage, which was q great success.
 My. and Mrs. Albert 6. Hillana spent one Aa,y last week at C. D. Thonnpson-s
 Mir and Mrs. Irving Button ana Mrs g. B. E9on and son Clark, vera busi- ness caIlzrs in Norwich Saturday.
 E5- Ga<aHer ef RrAAtcra, and MlsS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Schwartz Bros First pri z e
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SCHWARTZ BROS.

Norwich, Conn, Jan. 15 1913. SCHWARTZ BROS,
 Dear Srs:- $
 l am old customer of five years stanalng and wish to say that during that time have always been treated fair and square have always found every thing te be represented and you have always lived up to your agreements. feel that anyone who is in need of anything in the furniture line cannotido better than call upon you. would advise anyone who is thinking of going to housekeeping give you trial and feel that they will be perfectly satisfied Respectfully yours,
 MRS. JESSIE THOMPSON. 2z Cliff Street, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
MOOsUP

Rev. R. L. Roberts to Answer the Query, "Who Made the DeviI?- Teachers Meeting Programme Social Notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01

Mrs Mary Ray of Hampton is wis iting Deacon and Mrs. F. E. Allen
 Miss Gladys Geer, a student of Sim mons college, is at home for a.few days.
 Mr and Mrs. Reuben PearIe of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
SCOTLAND

Guests and Traveiers-Mrs. L. K. Full
 Ter Addresses WilIimantie w. c. r. U. .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-23

or next A small band camped near
the state fair grounds the other day
headed southwark. but they are be.
coming comparatively scarce.
Under the new law the gypsy 10
an outlaw In Iowa. Under .
section which refers TO persons camp
ing on the public Highways and making
q living by trading horses the gypsy
can be driven out Of the state. They
have not received . very warm wei.
como In Iowa for number OF years. .
Tho gypsies are said to be going to
Mexico. Mo-. to crown one Emil Nit
chell king Of the Mitchell or Nicholas
tribe OF their people. King Tom Mich
olas died about . month ago In I'LL
nois and was buried at Danville. He
had been ruler Of the American gypsies
for many years and carried certif-
cate from President Taft recognising
him as head Of the tribe.