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Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1913-01-23

panying her and the man act
ing as agent.
The prospect of helping hel
parents on whom she had beer
such a charge for so many
years, induced Miss Ella tC
travel in this way.
The first time the curious
crowds thlonged into the lit
tie teut for a look at her she
cried constantly. But in time
with large receipts as a con-
slant incentive, she became ac
customed to the life and got
over disliking it.
The next step in her career
from the cramped uncomfort
able farmhouse to notoriety
and afi1uence was when Bar
mum, that enterprising show
man, heard of her and engaged
her at a good price to travel
with his show. This she did,
accompanied by her mother
for several years, seeing life
under many skies
The home in which Miss Ell
la died has doors 10 feet high,
ceilings Is feet and windows
as high as the doors, so that
she could 60 in and out and
look out of the windows with
out STOPPING.
All the articles of furniture
are proportionately large, her
tables being 4 2 feet from
the floor, just high enough
for her, and yet not so high as
to be beyond the reach of
people who don't mind stretch
ing little.
Her bath tub is 6 feet long,
made so that she could sit in
it comfortably. Her bureau
is 6 feet high, and has no
drawers at the bottom, so she
was not compelled to stoop
greatly.
The closets for clothes and
china are as large as the bed
rooms of an ordinary house.
The bed is 8 l.2 feet long,
and On the piazza is a special
y constructed hammock Is
,eet in length. In late years
Miss Ewing was at last able to
sleep without curling herself |
up or having some part of |
body uncovered.
1t was Miss Ewing's wish |
that her body be cremated, |
put her father would not give
lis consent and the body was
placed in a steel and concrete
Jault.
1t required twenty-five yards
If goods to make Miss Ella the
dress and her shoes
lad to be made on a last
urned especially for her. They
we're No. 24's. Her st. Louis
hoemaker once had one of
hese shoes over his doorway
Is a sign.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1913-01-23
MISSOURI G|ANTESS
IS DEAD

"Ihe Missouri GlanteSS" i
dead. This remarkable WON
ans home was in the neigh
borhood which was formerly
the home of DR.. and Mrs. Ma
! son, both of whom knew hel
and vouch for all statements
of fact in regard to her in the
following extracts, reprinted
from the Memphis (Mo.
Reveille:
Ella Ewing of Gorin, tallest
lady in the world, died Satur-
day, Jannary 10. She was
eight feet four inches in
height.
Her father, who survives, is
six feet tall, and her mother
was five feet nine inches in
height.
AS the father stood beside
his daughter he looked like a
child in size.
Up to 1880 Miss Ewing dis
played no extraordinary char
acteristics, but was just like
other little Missouri girls.
After she had reached her
ninth birthday she began to
grow very rapidly, and at ten
years of age she measured six
feet niue inches.
At this period she suffered a
great deal of discomfort, as
nothing was large enough for
her, beds, tables, chairs, and
other articles of domestic
furniture being ridiculously
small for the young giantess.
None of the garments worn
by ordinary women would fit
her, and she soon outgrew
those expressly made for her.
self.
When she was seven feet
tall, she had the tastes and
ideas of a little girl. When
Ella ran in playing with other
children, everybody paused to
watch her. At the table she
was cramped, and the rooms
in the house suitable to her
father and mother, were as a
cage to her.
Her life was growing to be
a serious problem to the poor
farmer. for Ella, already of
size, was steadily
growing.
This problem was solved one
fall at the county fair IN Mem
phis where they had taken
her, as usual. to see the sights,
but where she herself WAS the
most curious sight on the
grounds. The people followed |
her about, and stared and
pointed her out until the poor
child became miserable.
At our fair an enterprising
man with an eye to business
realized her value. He called
at the farm to see her and her
father and after much talk
she agreed to travel about
from one county fair to an
other, to be displayed as a
giantess, her mother accom-
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1913-01-23

Mr.. Kemp, who is to give the
next entertainment of the lyce-
um course, failed to arrive on
the date advertised, and the la
dies announce that a new date
will be arranged as soon as pos
sible.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
MLANTIC
Number of Street Lights to Be In- creased = Investors Wary = Compile ton Of Black Point Road.


 MT. and Mrs. GriswoId Wheeler, who have been living on the Wallace farm in DingleviIle for three years. have gone to Pleasure Beach, where they purchased place a shorts time ago.
 Extra Street Lights.
 A force of men from the New Eng land Engineering store~ in New Lon don are stringing wires and putting in 2. number of new electric lights. There about the. village in a short time
 Back to Lightship.
 Perry Saunders has returned to his duties on board the Ambrose channel Aghtship after furlough of two weeks with his family in the village
 F. c. Odgers and Sydney Taylor were business callers in Westerly Tuesday
 George Miller of Hartford is visiting his sister. Mrs. Nehemiah Gates.
 Henry Griswold of Ivoryton, who IS visiting in Flanders, spent Sunday with relatives in Norwich
 Mrs Marie Gushee of Flanders was the guest of Mrs. Mary Harwood in Norwich Sunday.
 Going South.
 pr. and Mrs. Everett $. Warner left this week for New York to remain over the holidays before going south for the remainder of the winter.
 Walter Waldorf and family are In Hartford for the winter.
 Mr and Mrs Charles Haynes and children have returned from a visit to Lyme.
 James Slate fireman on the Valley branch of the New Haven road, spent Sunday with friends in town.
 Not Anxious to Invest.
 Walter w. Warren has been in town for several weeks trying to induce Nj antic people to inVe@t their capital in the manufacture of a number of smaG household articles. He was unable to raise the necessary amount; therefore he left this week for Milford
 Frank Dart of New Haven is visiting relatives in town. Mir. Dart is em- ployed by the American Steel and Wire company.
 Black Point Road Finished.
 Contractor B. F. Mahan and his force of men have nearly finished the work of building stretch of macadam road near Black Point.
 Elias Manwaring, who has been wis ing his brother, R. l.. Manwaring, since summer, left Tuesday for his home in New Haven.
 Conductor w. J. ManWaring of New Haven was the guest of his parents Mir. and Mrs. R. L. ManWaring, on Main street Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
LEBANON
Sale and Lunch Counter Supper Clear
 $42-The Weeks Happenings.

Mrs. Fl. N. Peck was the week end guest-of Mrs William Robinson.
 John Nelson and daughter Florence Nelson of Southampton. N Y. have returned home after spending a week with MT and Mrs. P. J. Duffy.
 Miss Esther Ryan who attends school in Baltic is spending a few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. II. Ryan
 Miss Elizabeth Duffy of Norwich was a recent visitor at her home here.
 F. A. HoXie spent Wednesday in Norwich.
 Mrs. Annie Perry and Miss Bertha Perry of New London spent a few days with friends in town this week.
 Sale and Lunch Counter Supper.
 The Ladies Aid and Christian En- deavor societies gave a Christmas sale and lunch counter supper in Grange hall Wednesday evening" Dee. 10th. A large crowd was present. Mrs. $. w. ThroOp and Mrs. Karl Bishop had charge of the fancy work booth. Ser tha Perry sold the candy and Mrs. Otto Pulz, Mrs. Adel Spaulding,. Mrs. Henry Hewitt and Miss Mabel Moves had charge of the lunch counter. Miss Winnie Robinson, Mrs Albert Whea- ton Miss Ella Williams, Miss Fannie Perkins. Miss Gladys Hewitt Mrs. Mary LiIlie. Mrs Monroe Pultz and Gwendolyn Clark were waitresses. S42 was cleared. An orchestra fur nished music.e
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
ROAD SOCIETY
CStOnington.) Grange Gives Entertainm ent-F unerai of Miss Caroline M. Wheeler.

The ladies met recently and plans were made to pack a barrel to send south to Miss Marsh's school.
 No services were held Sunday be- cause of the storm.
 Miss Mary Starr Wheeler is on the freshman honor roll at Wellesley col lege for the class of 1916.
 An entertainment was given by the Stonington grange, No. 168. P. of H., in the Road church parlors Friday evening, when tableaux, readings and music, with refreshments, was enjoyed by a good crowd, and quite sum was added to the treasury.
 The regular meeting of the Grange was held Wednesday evening, with election of officers for ths year and a short programme by the lecturer,
 Miss Jennie E. Moves has been the guest of Mrs. Phebe Ford the past week.
 Several from here went to Ledyard Grange supper recently and spent a pleasant evening.
 Miss Martha Williams was the guest of Miss Barbara Mcdonald recently
 John s. Palmer has gone to New York for several weeks.
 Miss Wheeier's Funeral.
 Miss Caroline M. Wheeler, who died Monday, was buried Wednesday from he rhome at Tangwonk services being at Il o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mir. Chambers of the North Stonington Third Baptist church, where for many years Miss Wheeler has been a mem Der. A niece Mrs. Henry Carpenter, and a nephew, George Wheeler, both of Providence, were present, as well as relatives and friends The other near relatives are two nieces and a nephew of Newport R. l., and Homer Wheeler of North StoningtOn. Miss Wheeler leaves in her home one broth CT, Irving Wheeler, who has made his home with her for few years, since his wife's death. During Miss Wheel CTS long sickness her neighbOrs and friends have been untiring in their care and kindness for one who has been a lifelong resident of this an cestEal home.
 Mrs Henry Carpenter of Providence has been the guest of Mrs. Seth N. Williams several days this week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
EAST WILLING ON

Miss Annie Brown was in Norwich Friday. Samuel Anderson of New York is at his home here.
 Walter Kreiger of Worcester was a visitor here Sunday.
 Miss Nellie Chase was in DanielsOn Saturday.
 Mrs Cora Hopkins is employed by the Brookhill Manufacturing compa- ny.
 Howard Sheldon was in Danielson Tuesday.
 Mrs. Irving Hill is ill
 John Randall of Attawaugan visited friends Sunday.
 Miss Maine. the teacher. goes to her home in Franklin this week to get her Christmas presents for the school chill dren. She is busy making wreaths. Hettie Copeland is helping her.
 Mrs. E. L. Gordon and Mrs. Clar-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

tree ani entertainment for the vil- lage, Te4earsals are being held inXthe Vestry every day under charge of the committee.
 Votes $5 for Chinese Work.
 At the monthly business meeting of the Y.A P s. c. E. Sunday evening it was voted to send five dollars to the Wonan's board for school in China. A nominating committee was appointed to bring in suggestions for officers and Headers for the coming six months
 A committee meeting of the Wo- mans Missionary society was held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Webster Standish to arrange the lead CTS and hostesses for the next six months.
 Notes.
 A number from here attended the basketball game between Taftville and Baltic played in the new gym in Bal tic.
 The road between here and Baltic is nearly com pleted.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

In the evening a poverty social was held at the same place.
 The Christmas exercises of the Sunday school of the Westminster Congregational church WilIs be held Tuesday evening, December 30th, at 7.30. A fine programme has been ar ranged.
 At Ministers Meeting.
 Rev w. Harrison Raymond, pastor of the church attended the meeting of the Windham Union of Congregation al ministers at Thompson, Tuesday the 9th. inst.
 ~~ subject to be considered at the morning ----ae of the Congregations: church by the pastor Rev. w. II, Raymond next Sunday will be 'LOs+ Power"
 The Christian Endeavor Society will have charge of the evening service.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
SOUTH LYME

Merritt Comstociz and his sister Ed na spent the week end with their grandparents, MT and Mrs. F, c. Payne.
 Calvin Champion whe has been a patient in the Memorial hospital has returned to his home here.
 Seth Chadwick of Sound View nas been visiting friends here this week
 The teacher and children in the Seventh district are planning for an entertainment at Christmas time
 P z. Payne was q New London visitor yesterday.
 Gordon Champion of Center5rooll was the recent guest of his uncle, Alenon Champion
 E. F. Welch of Westerly is tue guest of AIr and Mrs. Curtis F. EggIestone.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
WHILE, 1T
Snow Mirage Noted-PIowing During
 December.

Relatives from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Harriet J. ParJeIo at the Union church in North Stoning ton last Thursday
 December Flowing.
 Charles Culver with the help of A. A. Morgan has finished blowing a large field which they recently cleared of stone and brush on the Paul Prem tice place.
 Samuel H. Pierce was in Norwich Saturday
 Herbert Walker and stephen Camp bell are working at the saWmiu Ar Pendleton Hiil
 William Weseman of Rixtown lost his old family carriage horse, Harry. recently.
 Mrs. A. A. Morgan entertained her two brothers from near Westerly, re- gently.
 C. F. Hayward saw fox Friday, on the Stewart place as he was crossing the farm.
 Miss Fannie Edwards returned to Lyme last week after a visit with A. A. Morgan and family.
 Snow Mirage
 A snow mirage was seen in the sky. Monday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

Philadelphia owing to the illness and death of her sister.
 The Christmas S,He was a decided success in every way.
 Raymond Burnett spent the week end in town
 Little Catherine Henault is cut af- ter a recent accident
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin Brennan spent Sunday in Central Village.
 Mrs., H. F. Bidwell is spending the weekend in Providence
 MT. and Mrs. w. E. LaBelle were in Boston Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
HAMBURG
Lyme Grange Fair Association Elects
 Officers.

Mrs. John Tiffany returned from Hartford last Tuesday,
 Lyme Grange Fair association held its annual meeting Tuesday evening, The officers elected were: President, -lat=.zn Strong; vice president, Carlton Jewett; soc--stary, J. Warren Stark; treasurer, Arthur Sweet. It was voted to hold a fair
 Roscoe Jewett have gone to Killing worth to work for E. F. Dickinson.
 Charlie Tompl5ins of South Lyme has been threshing for R. M. Peck with d power machine this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
Black Point Road Finished.
GOSHEN
Storm. Compels Postponement of Jubi- lee SeTvice-Dogs Chase Sheep from Gardner Lake.

B. F. York is the guest or friends in Chicopee, Mass.
 Jubilee Service Postponed.
 Owing to the storm Sunday, it was thought best to postpone the Christian Endeayor silver jubilee until next Sum- day, Dec. A.
 The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. ". T. Curry Tuesday afternoon. F. w. Jones and w. T. Curry were in Willimantic Tuesday evening attend ing the meeting of the Royal Arcanun.
 Dogs Chase Sheep.
 A number of stray sheep were found in MT. Paley's dooryard early Tuesday It was later found they came from the vicinity of Gardner Lake, and the flock had been chased by dogs and scattered in every direction.
 Coming from CeyIon.
 MT. and Mrs Ii, c. York and chii- dren, who have been in CeyIOn for five years; are expected at MT. York's old home in this place within a few days. Professor Brundage of Storrs Agri- cultural college was a caller ill Goshen Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
Secretary 'Woodin Speaks.

for weeks.
 Secretary Woodin Speaks.
 Wallace l. Woodin, secretary of the Connecticut Sunday School association, delivered a helpful discourse on Sun day school work at the Versailles Nj. E. church Sunday evening. Music by a large choir was a feature of the evening meeting. The excellent work being accomplished by the organist, Miss Edith Sengman, is much appre- ciated by all. ~
 O. LaRoche has rented the store re- gently occupied by Norie Duquette and will continue the business.
 Road Repairs.
 IT. T. German, who has the contract for the state road in this section, has been busy the past few days giving the carriage road leading to the Versailles station and the road known as the Gp per Toad. leading to the plant of the Eastern StraWboard company from the Versailles station, top dressing of trap rock The upper road has been graded widened and put into excel lent condition recently by Contractor German
 Christmas Committee Named.
 committee consisting of Mrs. (. W. Perlzins Mrs. William Kinder and Miss Cora L. TarboX has been ap- pointed to arrange for both Christ ulbS concert dIlO- III lStIIAe10 GhtCI N1bLll7 ment by the. Versailles M. E. Sunday school.
 Gift to Mrs. Baldwin.
 At a regular meeting of the Ladies Aid society held in the church, NestTy W Nednesday evening the members of the society presented Mrs. Elisha r. Baldwin an elaborate vase. Mrs. Balu- win has been an active member of the society and her removal is much re- gret1ed by the members.
 - In q. recent report of the annual sale and enteFtainment held by the Ladies Aid society the names of Misses Jes- sic Sengman and Helen Nell and Mas ter George Allen, all of whom took ac- tive part in the evenings programme, we're omitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
EAST WOODSTOCK

A missionary meeting was held Wednesday afternoon with Miss Nellie Pratt. Mrs. D. M. Bannisuer had charge of the program.
 Mrs. Chafles Bugbee returned last week from Charlesgate hospital, where she has been for several weeks. Her condition is serious.
 Elmer l.. Aldrich of Tacoma Wash. has been visiting relatives and friends here the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
FTTCHVnLE
Ten Pound Fox shot-George Smith Loses Part of Finger Through Aoci- dent.


 Dan Nara recently shot a handsome ten pound fox ahead of Will Churchs two dogs. Fanny and Jack.
 Mrs Mary Nara has returned after spending a few days with her mother, Mrs Glassbrenuer of Montville.
 Lost Part of Finger. George Smith, employed as second hand in the laDper room. of the mill here had a part of one finger cut off while fixing machine Wednesday afternoon He was fixing the machine when his hand slipped and his finger got caught in the gears Dr. Howe Of Yantic treated the injured member. Misses Catherine and Lillian Mur- phv of Norwich were Sunday guests of thefr uncle. John NcCarty.
 Miss Ethel EIlom of Lebanon is spending a few days with Mrs. A. D. Winchester.
 Mrs. wilIie Turner of Gardner Lake spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Mary Marra.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
CAYVILLE
Successful Christmas Sale Matters
 of Personal Interest.

Mrs. Nicholas Bowen is very much improved in health.
 Mrs. C, A. Russell is spending 8 few days in Worcester, with Mrs. c. F. Marble.
 Miss Abbie Mckenna was a visitor al Mrs Benjamin CogsweIs, Monday. Mrs. Benjamin Martin is i'll.
 Miss Alice ?. Fish has returned to Mystic.
 Mrs. George Hewitt is visiting at Mrs. 0. J. Bellows.
 Mrs. J. Elmer Fithian was called 10
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
EFFIIQCWELL

NIT. and Mrs. T. c. Leffingwen, Mr and Mrs 4. H. BeeDe and daughter visited Miss Gertrude %ard in Lyme Saturday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Vergason of Marlboro spent the week end with Al bert Ross and family.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Rap list church held a baked bean supper at Mrs. John RathDone's Wednesday evening"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
WindhaH County
NORTH SIE77 ING
Useful Qualities of Husking Machine Teacher Gives Dance and Supper.

 Teacher Gives Dance and Supper.
 The husking machine owned by George Hill of Rockland was at F. c. PlUmmer's last week. Some local people went down to see it work. The machine is run by an eight-hoT power gasoline engine and will huaA from 40 to 50 bushels of corn per hour, also cut the fodder and place in barn or silo by d powerful blower.
 Mrs. c. H. Corey was in Providence a few days last week.
 William Owens of Providence has been visiting his brother Josiah Owens.
 Mr. and Mrs, Clayton F. Wright, Mrs Arnold Battey of El1nsVtue, and Melvin Wood of DanieIsen, were guests Thanksgiving of Mrs. Marion P Brown,
 Dance and Supper.
 Miss Louise Wibberley, teacher at the Titus district gave va dance and oyster supper at the vacant house of A. J. Dixon last week Friday eVen- ing About 100 attended, who came for a good time and were not dlsap- pointed. It was the early hours of morning when the bus load of twenty reached home from PIainheld.
 Albert Ti1linghast of Moosup visited his old home here a few days last week.
 Mrs D. Sweet remains in very poor health.
 Drew of Providence came out Sunday to visit George Pierce and spent the night coon hunting with poor success. as not d coon was captured. ! AIr and Mrs. Walter Lyon of North Scituate are visiting friends here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

ence Soule were in Elmville Tuesday,
 Luther c. Andrews of Providence called on friends here Thursday.
 Joseph Dumas butchered a hog re- gently that weighed 420 pounds, dress ed. Israel Chase was a close second, with one weighing 406 pounds.
 William k. Whittle made a business trip to Providence Tuesday,
 There has been a light covering of snow.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
ASHFORD

Earl Poole of New Haven spent Sunday at his home here.
 Several from here attended the fatr held in Bakers hail. WarenVllle, Monday and Tuesday evenings.
 Mrs E. M Grant was in Williman- tic. Wednesday,
 F. H. Bennett is shingling the church
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
CLARk'S CORNERS

Mrs. P. J. Navins was in Williman- tic Monday.
 Miss Lconora Jennings of the Willi- mantle Normal school was at her homo here S$ui day.
 A F. jsGoannan. agent of the state Ea&@fl. cr Education was in school "Wednesday. =
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13

misery-foul gases, bad breath, yellow skin, mental fears, everything that is horrible and nauseating. Cascaret tonight will straighten you out by mornings I0-ceut box from your druggist will keep your Liver active Bowels clean, Stomach sweet, Head clear. and make yOu feel bully fors months. Don't forget tE9 children.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
CHES STERF HELD
School Children Preparing For
 Christmas Exercises


 Miss Edna Walden is spending d few days with her parents on Lake kOnOmOc.
 Nathan Katzman who has been working in New York, is visiting his family in this place for q short time.
 Lawrence Raymond of Uncasyillc was a visitor here. Tuesday
 Jacob KapIan is working for Max Weinraub in Flanders.
 Louis Chapman was a caller in New London the frst Of the week.
 Isaac Kaplan lost a valuable horse last week,
 MT. and Mrs. Daniel Higgins spent Tuesday in New London
 The pupils in Chesterfield school are very busy getting ready for thelr Christmas tree,
 Arthur Chapman and Earl Brown were in Chesterfield, Wednesday,
 Irving qadbois of East Lyme was d recent caller on J. E. Powers.
 Hazel Powers and Mrs. c. J. Tinker were in New London the first Of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
"CASCARETS" IF HEAOACHY, BILIOUS
 SHAKY, CONSTIPATEO--DIME A BOX

F1Irred Tongue, Bad Taste Indiges- ticn. Ssllow skin and Miserable Head aches come from a torpid liver and c'cEEed. constipated bowels. which cause your stomach to become filled v-i1h undiEested food which sours and ferments like garbage in a swin bar re- That's the nrst step Jo untold
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
MOHEGAN
Gifts and Visit For Mrs. E. F. Baker
 on Eighty sixth Birthday.

Twenty-Five neighbors and friend, met at the home of Mrs. D. F. Baker Friday evening, it being her eighty sixth birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent with music anl games. She received many useful presents and many post cards.
 There were no services Sunday on account of the rain.
 Mrs Skeesuck picked two roses the day before ThanksgiVing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
Attend Supper.

Several from Pendleton Hill at tended the oyster supper at Frank Gardners Friday evening,
 The Ladies' Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Sterry Kinney, Wednesday,, December 17th.
 Benjamin Young will be the leader of the E. l.. next Sunday evening Topic Denaturing Our Holy Days and Holidays
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-13
American House

BARREL & SANDEBSON Props. Special Rates to Theatre Troupes,
 Trsvcling Men, Etc.