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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
THIRTY-ONE SEEK WESTERLY BIRTHS
Want be Fireman Watchman at New Post Office Build ing-Town May Follow Example of Other Localities and Have Public Christmas Tree-Mrs.- Sarah Slyne Dead.

Thirty-one residents of the twin will
 3aS Of Westerly and PawcatUclI have le formal application for two gov
 .tment positions that will be effective .aen the new postoff1ce building is CGmp:e>ed which will be next month. The positions are designated as fire man and watchman. the former carry ing q salary of $55 month or S660 a wear. and the latter $50 a month or $500 a wear. the appointees to do the janitor work of the building. No mental examination was required, nothing more than proof of good character and ability to do the required work The bids for furnishing supplies to the building were opened by Postmaster Butler Tuesday noon, for his approval, and then forwarded to the department for decision and award
 It is expected that the new post office will ke occupied on January l5, 1914 and the commission of Postmas- ter Charles J. Butler expires about five months thereafter. Tnasmuch as there are but fcT democrats in Westerly and inc political chances of Congressman Gerry. democrat. would be lessened by inc appointment ot a democrat to sue ceed Postmaster Butler, many are of the opinion that Mir. Butler will con- tinue as postmaster. There are com paratireIy few democrats in Westerly, and the majority of those few are fav- oYablc to the retention of MT. Butler, who has been in the service for many years.
 So far as known the Westerly men who are seeking the place are John Al len. the letter carrier Andrew Farrell, democratic state central committee .rlau, George Bray. druggist and life long democrat, and Colonel Horace Swan. who has been q democrat for a longer period than the rest for he is all older man.
 The Westerly postoffice jurisdiction includes the village of Pawcatucll in tlsc town Cf StOnington, wherein is To- cated the rnanufactu1ing plants of C. P. Co1treil X Sons, the Lorraine and the William L. Clark companies and others and the ViIlage furnishes fully Congressman Mahan may question the right Of taking the whole of the West erlv poslrlastcrship unto himself and insist that t was about time that a postmaster be selected from Pawca- tuck Fully four thousand of Mr. Ma I.ar'S constituency reside there, and there are some among them who be- lieve they should receive federal rec os1litiCn. Heretofore PaWcatucks peo- ple or Connecticut members of con- eress have been ignored on all matters pertaining to the Westerly postOffice, although it serves as the PaWcatuck posto6Ce There are several repre- sentative democrats resident in Paw catuck who would consent to be recep- tive candidates for the postmaster ship. and it was stated Tuesday that this whole matter was to be brought to the attention of Congressman Ma han
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

The annual meeting of the Sunday School of the First Methodist church was held Monday evening at the par sonage on West Town street. It was voted to use graded lessons in the junior department The elections for the coming year were as follows: Superintendent F. II. Bushnell; as- sistant, Stanton Brown; Secretary. and treasurer, Miss Martha Brown; assist ant, Miss Ruth Nichols; Supt. primary department, Mrs. Rufus Stanton; su- perintendent cradle roll, Mrs. M. R. French; home department, Miss Edith Dodge; Teachers, Rev. M. K. French, Mrs. J. 0 Dodge, Mrs. F H Bushnell, Mrs. Dora Brown, Misses Gladys Miner, Gertrude Tefft, and Martha Brown, Mrs. Everett Rogers, librarian, Hollis French.
 It was voted to have a Christmas tree Christmas night. Entertainment committee and solicitors Misses Mar tha Brown and Gladys Miner; chair man purchasing committee, Mrs. Al bert Miner on decorations, Miss The OGOra Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

new, large medical book covering every Uric Acid condition and many other things of importance and interest to you. am going to do all tbese things absolutely free.
 If you, dear reader, are suffering from any Uric Acid ailnent this offer is made to you. am willing to offer you this medicine and the benefit of my 2S years experience absolutely free and without cost to you, for the good it will do you and the good you can do me by telling your friends where you obtained the medicine that helped you.
 Tn making your request for the~free toms you have on the attached coupon, write your name and address plainly and cut it out and mail it to me. Or, if you prefer, you may write me let ter describing your ailments in your own words! Address your letter to DIR. T. FRANK LYNOTT, 5433 Deagan Bldg, Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Visitors Came Masked.

Friends to the number of thirty gathered quietly Tuesday evening near the home of William Holcombe on Town street and gave him d genuine surprise as in masquerade costume they took possession of the huose. Games, music and dancing were en- joyed after which masks were re- moved. Refreshments were served. The costumes were varied and noteworthy some coming from Bridgeport and New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
To Give. Nos Receive Gifts.

The Sunday School of the First Con- gregational church is to have Christ mas tree loaded with gifts for others this year; each child to bring pres- ent instead of receiving one. These will be sent to Rev. MT. Northrop to be distributed New Years. The young CT classes will receive fruit and candy but n0atoyS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

operas "Thais" by Massenet, and Louise" by Charpentier, The arca- bishop objects to '"Thais" because Tn it a monk is made to hold an earthly pas- sion for a couTtesan. Louise" he con~ tends, is objectionable on the ground that 1t deals with free love.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Dance In The Barn.

The second in the series of dances given by the Vergason Avenue Social club was held Tuesday evening at Everett FTielding's place. The entrance was brightly lighted and the barn had been made most attractive for the evening. A large number came. Mu- sic for dancing was furnished by an orchestra of three pieces. George Ky an was prompter.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

the N Y,. N. IT.. & IT. R. R. Co.,, an action to recover for the burning over of land of plaintiff located in North KingstOWn, alleged to have been caus- ed from sparks from passing locomo- tive. The jury impanelled in the case is as follows: Frank H. Martin, James C. w. Laing, Albert F. Clark. John F. Crandall of Westerly; Samuel L.. Tucker William Doane and James M. Baker South Kingstowns Henry R. Dockery, Edward Murray, HoplSirton: George A. Niles. Richmond; John E. Taylor, Charlestown; John Bromley, NarTagansett. MT. Niles is foreman.
 The Rhode Island Citizens Historical society will celebrate the 250th anni- Vers2ry of the reception of the Royal Charter of the Colony of Rhode Island with exercises in the old state house in Providence, Thursday The charter was written'by Dr. John Clark of New port and signed by Charles II on July g. 1863. It was received n New port Nov. 26 of the same year. and marked the advent of a republican ercises will be conducted by Rev. Hen ry M. King, D. D.. and Rt. Rev. James DeWolf Perry, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Rhode Island. There will be patriotic songs by Q chorus of col ored persons, and David J. White will
 
 Among thos expected to make ad- dresses are Lieut. Gov. Roswell E.. Burchard and ex-Govs. A. O. Bourn, Charles D. KimbaI, l.. F. c. Garvin, l.. Russell Brown and James H. Higgins. Ladies of Westerly interested in char itabe work are planning a new idea for Christmas eve for the benefit and pleas ure of the children of the whole town. It is proposed to select a huge Christi man tree in Wilcox park, have it bril- Hantly Eehted with electric lights and laden with gifts for the children. 1t will be in charge of Santa Claus and his assistants.
 It is proposed to broaden the scope of the present Christmas tree exercises in churches by having united exercises in the park. All the church chOirS will be asked to assist in the exercises, ac- companied by music. The plan is 10 make the event a town affair in which the adults may assist.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Schooner In Distress.

Gay Head. Mass, Dec S.-Gay Head life savers stood by with brooches buoy apparatus unlimbered tonight ready to aid an unknown three-nasted schooner dragging ashore in a heavy northwest gale off Menemsha light.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

sisters. William c. Pendleton of Co., lumbus, O., and Dr. John F. Pendleton of New Haven, and Mrs. Charles w. Brown of Providence and Mrs. Oliver P. Crandan of Westerly. Mrs. Slyne was a member of Calvary Baptist church and of Hancock Women's Re lief cOY,OS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

The Lathrop Memorial foreign mis- sionary society is to hold it's Decem- Der meeting in the chapel of the First Congregational church this (Wednes- day) afternoon. Two more chapters in the book What Next In Turkey will be studied.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
mrha;sU Rarned bv Archbishop

Montreal, Dee. S-Mgr, BFuchesi Roman Catholic archbishop Of Montre- al. announeed today that he had for bidden the production by the Canadian Opera Company in his diocese of the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Mercury Drops To 1a Degrees

Early Tuesday morning on East Town street the the1morneter regis tered IS degrees above zero, and 20 degrees above at the greenhouse on Washington street and on the Scotland
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Cat cauaht In Trap.

Monday morning on the Scotland road 9, pet eat was found caught in a, trap set near the owners home, Who ever set the trap if found out is liz able to a fine for such 8 cruel act
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Loads of earth each drawn by two horses are being carted all day long to the new road being built on the Scotland road. Monday the steam rol- Ter was put on for the first time.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Mexican Climate.

Carranza is feeling his oats, too There must be something mighty de" rnoralizing in that Mex climate.-Chi~ cago Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

The Esperanto class meets this Wednesday, evening at the home of Mrs A. W. Dickey on East Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
Heard And Been

James IT, Tbursten of Iafiville was the guest Saturday of Dr. C. H. Lamb of Town street,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

The superior court for Washington county, Judge Stearns. in session at Kingston, was engaged Tuesday in hearing the case of Daniel Spinll vs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Mir. and Mrs. ". D. Thacher of Tan ner street are spending part of this week in New Lorlz.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

A quaint holder for twine can be made by any girl who will follow the directions given below, Take one and a half wards of two and a half inch ribbon of any color desired. Gut four lengths seven inches each, sew to-
 gether ea the long edges and gather the top and bottom and insert in one end a ten cent dolls head, Take 6 pointed cap with 2. Fuching of the same ribbon around the front end of the cap. Rasettes of baby ribbon for each side of the cap with strings for tying will be an addition. In the oth- CT end insert a ball of tWine and pull an end of the twine through the gath eFing. The necessary materials and their cost are as folloWSi One and one half wards of ribbon at Ice a yard, 15p. c. of three yards of baby ribbon, 1c a yard, Sc; dolls head 10; Total S3e.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

The United States has 240,23S miles of railway tracks,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

The December meeting of Home Chapter of The Kings Daughters held at the Johnson Home was postponed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Mrs. w G Hitchon of West Town street is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Harry Wright of Tufts College Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
NORWICH TOWN

Annual Meeting of First Church Sun day Schooi-PupiIs to Give Not Re- ceiva Gfts-Barn Dance-Surprse Party.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

from Monday, Dec. 8, to Monday, Dee. 15.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
WHAT DO THE
 CRITICS SAY?

You like to know before you go and see the play. The paper whets your appetite,
 The advertising in a live news paper like The Bulletin acts as similar index to what the stores have for you
 IL tells what is being sold ana where. It hints at the new styles, the new coIors, the new shades-it pictures things to be seen.
 Advertising, of course. some times talks with the voice of unrestrained enthusiasm.
 But it is always interesting always up to date-and each day it becomes a more and more important factor in your life.
 People read advertising thesa days just as they read the news, because it keeps them informed. Its appeal is intensified ac- cording to it's attractiveness and advertisers vie with each other in keeping their messages right up to the minute.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10
WOOL BLANKETS for ss.OO Pair

We show special lot of these Blankets, all with blue borders particularly for the CbSnas trade Beautiful Soft wool fleecy light and pair of these will make most acceptable gift.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Made of the best materials with ScaIIoped finish end Two sizes.
 S1.OO and $1.10
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-10

Mrs. Sarah !. Slyne. who has been in failing health for several years, died at her home in Charter avenue Tues day morning, aged 67. She was the widow of David J. SlXne, and is sur vivied by a son. Captain Walter. D. Slyne, and 9 daughter, Miss Mary P. SIyne; also by two brothers and two
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-03

ately in front of the residence of
Jud ,e Beverly Matthews. this
rather unusual place for a we'd
ding having been selected on ac-
count of the fact that the young
people feared parental objection.
and were anxious to have the
matrimonial knot tied as quickly
as possible. the locale having
been a matter of secondary con-
sideration.
Both the contracting parties
are members of well known fam
lilies. The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Will Wood. and
is a pretty and attractive young
lady. and the groom is an ener-
getic and trustworthy young man,
being employed in the local rural
mail delivery service.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-03
J. PIERPOAT MORGAN
SUCCUMBS TO DEATH
EXPIRES At ROME, ITALY
Had Been ~ Tor Several Weeks
and Death was Not Unsxpsst-
ed---Body will be Carried
10 New York.

Rome. April | j. Pierpont
Morgan. the New York fnancier.
died here Monday a few minutes
after noon. For months his
health has been declining but
the symptoms became greatly ag.
glavated about a week ago, and
since Wednesday last he has
been in a semi-comatose condi-
ton.
The death of Mr.. Morgan was
not known in Rome until several
hours after it occurred, owing tc
the desire that Mr.. Morgan's
son, J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr.
who was in New York, should
first be notified. Messages OF
sympathy have been received
from King Victor Emmanuel,
high officials of state, diplomatic
representives and from many
personal friends in all parts of
the world.
The official statement prepared
by DR.. Giuseppe Bastianelli, DR..
M. Allen Starr and DR.. George
A. Dixon, the attending physi-
clans, indicates that a general
collapse followed a condition of
nervous prostration, which pre-
vented the digestive organs from
performing their functions and
affected the mental faculties.
For five days Mr.. Morgan re-
ceived artificial nourishment, but
was unable to assimilate the
food. AS a result he very rapid
ly lost strength. For many hours
prior to his death he was in a
condition of semi-coma which
prevented him from recognizing
those about him. His end was
without suffering.
Morgan's last resting place
probably will be in Cedar Hill
cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut
which he erected some years age
in the memory of his father and
mother. When the body of Mr.
Morgan reaches New York from
Rome it is expected the funeral
services will be held in the ca
thedral of st. John the Divine to.
ward the construction of which
Mr.. Morgan was a large contrib
utor.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-03
THE COMMERCIAL JUNrLST
STARTS MOST AUSPICIOUSLY
Nominations are Coming 10 Rapidly and ihs Race Promises
iOsa Spirited Ons-ObsmsyH & Sons Piano
and Other Valuable Prizes 10 be Given AWAY

The big prze voting contest
announcement in these columns
last week is creating more inter.
est than We imagined il would at
the beginning. Nominations of
contestants are being sent to
this Office and soon there will be
many who would be willing re-
cipients Of a fine $iOO 0bermeyer
and Sons piano or other valuable
prizes enumerated in the list.
The question is: How can |
do it," All that is necessary is
to get your friends and relatives
to trade with the merchants who
are donating prizes in the popu-
lar voting contest. For each 81
spent with the merchants you
will receive 25 votes, which can
be voted for any of the contest
ants. Also to get your friends
to subscribe to the Columbus
Commercial. For each one year
subscription you will receive 600
votes, for each one year renewal
500 and for each one year back
subscription 400 votes. OF course
it is understood that under no
circumstances are coupons issued
by the merchants except upon
cash purchases.
Voting can commence at any
time in ballot box which is
placed in the Commercial office
and the keys of the box will be
given to the awarding committee
whose names will be announced
in another issue of this paper.
Use the free vote coupon in
this issue. If you know of any
lady who has not been nominated
and whom you think would make
a good race use the nominating
blank below and send her name
to the Columbus Commercial
office or bring it in person and
her name will be entered. II
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-03
LOCALS WILL PLAY A. & N.
TEAM HERE THIS WEEK
Aegregations to Cross Bast at
Lake Part Friday and Satur-
day Afternoons.

The local Cotton States team is
scheduled to cross bats with the
A. & M. College team at Lake
Park Friday and Saturday after
moons. These will be the first
real games to be seen here this
season, the only contests that
have taken place this far having
been between teams composed of
players who came here for try
outs.
The locals played the A. & M
boys last week and were defeat
ed, but Manager Kennedy has
strengthened his team since then
and expects better luck during
the coming series.
The games will be called
promptly at three o'clock, anC
large crowds should be in attend.
ance.
The regular season opens Apri
10th, and the local management
will make an effort to have the
merchants close their places Of
business while the game is ir
progress.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-03
Or. GEISsL IS HERE FOR A
! COURSE OF HEALTH LECTURES
Famous Exponent Of Pure Food
and Sanitary Homes Has
Message for Columbians.

DR.. Carolyn Geisel, who is
known throughout the country
on account of her extended and
forceful advocacy of pure food
and sanitary homes, is here for
a course of lectures, which was
inaugurated at tbs Industrial In
stitute and College Tuesday night
and which will continue until
and including next Monday.
DIR. Geisel is conducting a
campaign of cleanliness, which
embraces clean thinking as well
as clean food and clean surround
ing. She is a talented and high
ly cultured woman and has de-
voted much thought and study tc
the topics upon which she speaks
She will continue her lectures
throughout the remainder of the
week, and will speak on the
following subjects:
Municipal Housekeeping, y
Thursday night.
The Blot on the Brain, ol
How Much is Your Father tt
Blame" Friday night.
The Home Behind the Man, y
Saturday night.
Efficiency, or a Six-Cord Ca
BILE of Success, Monday night.
Question box every night be
fore or after lectures. Questions
may be written on a slip of paper
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-03

matters not If she IL married or
single.
This is a popular lady voting
contest; not necessarily a young
lady contest.
Read the rules elsewhere in
this issue or we will mail them
upon request Inspect the offer
ings of the merchants and learn
how you may secure votes for
yourself or friend. Be sure to
ask these merchants for coupons.
First count in contest will be
made on May 9th, at which time
$40 in gold will be awarded TO
the contestant having the largest
number Of votes at that time.
DO 1T NOW. and help some
one reap benefit of this most
liberal offer.
Remember that many of the
merchants of Columbus are inter-
ested in this contest and give
% vote coupons with each S1.00
cash purchase.
Those who do not understand
the rules and regulations of this
contest can call at this office or
write us and we will be pleased
to go over the proposition with
then
Get busy and vote for your
choice. This contest will be con-
Quoted squarely and no partiality
will be shown to any one.
Remember that a number of
our leading merchants are inter-
ested in this contest, among
whom are:
L. E. Lide, druggist.
r. f. Leigh.
A. j. Rombach.
Gunter Brothers.
Columbus Clothing. Company.
Miss Parsons. photographer.
Banks Hardware Company.
Miss Neva Turner, milliner.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-03
Mr.. \. S. WALKER DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
PASSED AWAY SUNDAY NIGHT
Was Heightened Christian Gen.
tlsman, Having Been Honor
ed and Respected BY alI
Who Knew Him

After a lingering illness cover.
ing many months Of intense suf-
fering. Mr.. II. s. Walksr, Sr.. is
dead. having passed away at the
Columbus Hospital at : "0O'clock
Sunday night. His death had
been almost momentarily ex.
pected for several days, and the
members of his family. who had
lovingly administered to his
wants during his long illness,
surrounded his bedside when the
final dissolution took place.
Mr.. Walker was the scion of an
aristocratic race and was truly
one of natures noblemen. He
was a Southern gentleman of the
old school. Loyal to his God, his
friends and his country and kind
toward all with whom he came in
contact. 1t has often been said
that the bravest are the tender
est, and Mr.. Walker was liv-
ing exemplification of the truth
of this adage. He was gentle in
his nature. and always had kind
words for every body. He en-
joyed a large acquaintance, and
had countless friends who join
the Commercial in extending to
the family sympathy and condo
lence in the profound grief which
his death entails.
Mr.. Walker was about sixty
three years of age, and is sur
vived by his widow, a son, Mr..
H. S. Walker, Jr.. and two
daughters, Mrs. w. B. Harring-
ton and Miss Sallie will Walker.
The funeral occurred at the
First Methodist church at $3.50
o'clock Monday afternoon, nav
ing been conducted by the pas.
tor, Rev. W. W. Wocllard. There
was present a large concourse OF
sorrowing relatives and friends,
and the popularity of the de.
ceased was attested in the floral
offerings, which were both num-
erous and beautiful.
The pail bearers were Messrs.
S. D. Harris, T. w. Harris,
N. S. Carr, Battle Bell, j. R.
Richards and Charles Kier.