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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20
THANKS RETURNED
FOR FLOOD RELIEF.
COMMERCIAL CLUB AND CITIZENS
PASS VOTE OF THANKS FOR
AID RECEIVED.

At a mass meeting of the CONNER
cial Club and citizens of Bryan held
Thursday night, the resolutions COM
mittee offered the following statement
and thanks, which were unanimously
adopted, and the secretary directed
to supply the press of the State:
1--WE, the Relief Committee appoint
ed by the citizenship of Bryan to care
for and aid those who suffered so
grievously in the recent flood, wish to
express through the press of the State
our heartfelt thanks for the very lib
eral, generous and immediate re-
sponses that were made to our call
from all sections of Texas. No sooner
was the first news of the great dis
aster flashed to the outside world than
were the sympathies of the splendid
did they reach out their hands to us
across the dark chasm of despair, but
they shared with us their food, their
clothing, their money, and their dona-
tions followed swiftly upon each other
as fast as transportation facilities
could bring them.
Thousands were homeless, without
food or clothing, and the donations re-
ceived came to them as refuge from
the storm, as the shadow of His wing
to cover their defenseless heads
I'VE wish to thank especially our
representatives in Congress and the
War Department for their very
prompt action in sending Government
supplies from the army post at Gal
weston, and we thank Lieutenant Colo
mel c. R. Krauthoff and Lieutenant
| Levi G. Brown, commandant of the
A. & Nj. College, who had charge of
the Government supplies, for their CO.
operation and harmonious action with
! the local relief committee in forward.
ing the work of relief, and commend
the splendid work of officers and pri-
Yates in their efforts to alleviate suf-
fering while here
we also thank the cities of Hous-
ton and Galveston for sending boats
and the brave men who accompanied
them and who worked so faithfully in
I the raging floods, rescuing the help.
less from their impending doom.
| eve thank one and all. each indi.
Vidual, each firm, each interest that
came to us in our extremity. We are
thankful for every donation, not priz.
ing one above another, but all are ap.
preciated from the largest cash dona.
tion to the tiniest pair OF shoes that
warmed the feet of some poor little
shivering negro child.
I'VE have suffered much. The rich
Brazos valley was torn as by TEN.
pest. Houses and property of every
description were washed away. and
a happy, prosperous land was turned
into a scene of desolation. But there
is a rift in the clouds. The waters
have abated. the dove of reace has re-
turned with an olive branch, and
Gods bow of promise is still bending
from the skies. With the did eo gen.
erously given us, and with the un.
daunted courage and efforts of our
people. the difficulties will be met
and overcome, and out of the chaos
and confusion the wreck and ruin
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

The Christmas number of the
Franklin Central Texan has been re-
ceived, and is indeed a creditable
piece of journalism. 1t is printed on
excellent book paper, illustrated with
pictures of buildings and scenes about
Franklin, and contains large amount
of advertising and interesting reading
matter Editor Estes is to be con-
graduated.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

Get this into your head, old scout.
The real Christmas that the very her
aid angels in heaven sing about lasts
365 days in the year, except in leap
years and then it goes a day more.
If your Christmas heart beats just one
day year, why you just amt got it,"
as they would say in the mountings.-
Houston Post.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

A lot in New York sold for 1907 a
square foot. At that rate a lot 50x100
would bring the nice little sum of ST.
537, 1000. Property in Bryan is not
quite that high yet, but it is "going
IN" tss2' st
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

This is the last muddy Christmas
Bryan will ever know. Next Christ
mas Main street will be paved and the
residence streets nicely graded and
drained
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

The one great thing needed to make
Christmas perfect, is a few hoe-handle
lengths OF smoked country sausage
The continued warm weather knocked
them out. -
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

The little children cannot realize
the conditions resulting from short
crops and the food See to it that
they have a good time anyhow.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

We can hang up our sock Christmas
eve night with perfect confidence that
nothing will be dropped into it bear
ing the White House postmark
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20
Administrators NOTICE

have qualified as temporary admin
istrator for the affairs of II. r. Cavitt.
All accounts due him should be paid
to me, and no one else. d. MIKE.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

a stove where the pipe is chock full.
If things do not take a change we
fear LII Arthur will have to go to
work
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

Jack Johnson's drawing powers in
Europe are proving to be about like
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

Today was perfect Santa Claus
weather.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-03
Only MoreDays
In Which to Secure Votes

That means that every contestant must step lively
if he would win of the valuable awards
Make the $4,000 house and lot your goal Work as
if that the only award. Whether you
cessful in winning it your efforts will land you
high up in the list
The grand award, the automobiles, the panos
and of the furniture illustrated these pages
with information as to where they may be seen. The
bicycles, brass beds, electric lamps and other awards
are exhibited at Contest Headquarters, ia Thirteenth
Street Northwest.
Don't let up a minute in your efforts to secure
potes. Everybody is hustlng as they never hustled
before to make the final days of The Herald's
$25 900 Contest the most profitable ones.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-03
RULES OF THE CONTEST

Every contestant should be IA
miliarly acquainted with the rules
and conditions governing the con-
test. They should be strictly ad-
hered to. Read them carefully and
observe them in letter and spirit.
They are as follows:
l. Merchants and manufacturers
cooperating in the contest, EN-
ployes of the firms, members of
their families, and employees of The
Washington Herald and members
of their families are barred from
competing.
2. In case of tie votes, the arti-
Gle involved will be sold and the
proceeds equally divided among
the contestants tying.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-03

3. Contestants are requested to
send their votes to The Advocate
as often as possible. Persons may
cast votes for any of the contest
ants, but those once sent in can
not be transferred to the credit of
another person.
4. Votes can be obtained only by
patronizing the firms and products
advertised in connection with the
contest.
5. The advertisement of any re-
tail merchant or manufactured
product may be withdrawn at any
time by The Washington Herald
for good reason. In such event
votes will not be counted for the
firm after the date that the adver-
tisement is dropped.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-03

6. Contestants may compete
only for the article to be awarded
in their respective districts.
Z. Candidates are not restricted
to their districts, however, in the
matter of securing votes. Votes
may be procured in any section of
the city and cast for any contest
ant, regardless of districts.
s. The contest continues until
IL O'Clock (midnight), February
%, 1913. So
9. The relative standing of con-
testants, as well as any changes in
the rules governing the contest,
will appear in The Washington
Herald from time to time.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
UNITED WORKMEN.

The Past Masters association of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Connecticut, which has done so much good work for that order in the past, reOrganized on Saturday. the 9th inst, with sixty three members, at Hill Homestead, Sayin Rock, and elected officers to hold until the annual meet ing, which will be held in Hartford the fourth week in January, l9l4. The officers elected were as follows:
 Past Presiding Master-F. w. Wright of Pyramid lodge.
 Presiding Master-Charles Harring- ton of Essex lodge.
 Master Foreman-Albert H. Barclay of Israel Putnam lodge.
 Master OveEseer-Chester c. Trefsch- mann of Nathan Hale lodge.
 Master Recorder-Roger E. Dickin- son of Pyramid lodge.
 Master Financier-George H. Beers of HOusatonic Valley lodge.
 Master Receiver-F. Clarence Bissen of Wiliimantic lodge.
 Master Guide-James A. Green of Wolcott lodge.
 Master Inside Watchman-D. w De- laney of Farren lodge.
 Master Outside Watchman-Fred- erick A. Hagland of Norwich lodge.
 Executive Committee Give members) The past presiding master, the presld- ing master the recorder, John E. Fahey of Rockville lodge, and Claren- don C. Bulkley of Nathan Hale lodge.
 After the business meeting shore dinner was served followed by ad dresses and marked by the greatest enthusiasm and good fellowship. Ad iournment was then taken to the an annual meeting in January next In Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
Washington County, R. ].
HOPKINTON
Board of Assessors in Session-Open-
 ing of School.

Board of Assessors in session-Open-
 ing of School.
 Rev. E. B. Saunders occupied the pulpit of the Second Seventh Day Baptist church Saturday morning. Rev. E. P. Mathewson attended the session of the Narragansett Baptist association at Quidnessett last week Wednesday,
 The board of assessors held a ses- sion in the town hall last week Fri day
 The public school opened for the fall term September 2d with Miss C. Marguerite Hawkins teacher. She is at the home of John E. Wells.
 Charles H. Kenyon entertained over Sunday her niece Mrs Fife Rathbun and daughter of Coventry.
 Dr. Riley and family of East Green wich were guests of Deacon Roger w. Lewis and family over Labor day. Walter F. Mills and Miss Susan Crandal were auto visitors in New Haven last week.
 Misses Zoe and Essie L Kenyon of Westerly spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Harriet c. Kenyon.
 At the Shore.
 The families of George B. Carpenter and Daniel E. Blake are spending some time at their respective cottages at Quonochontaug.
 Charles I. Blake. who has been cook at the Quonochontaug life saving sta- ton, was at his home on High street. AShaway, Monday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13

large pipe to replace the wooden bridge near the Gardner farm.
 Repairing on the schollhouse in Dis trict is not finished, sp school will not commence until comp..,ted
 MT. and Mrs. Dwight Crawford and children of Birmingham are at Mrs. Crawford's fathers, George Crawford. Her mother, Mrs. Wilson is with them. D. A. MOsher of Harmony, Minn., and Earle A. Underwood of Worcester, spent few days last week at the George E. Harris cottage.
 Wm Beeching is entertaining Mrs. Giddins, Mrs. Burgess and children of Worcester and Mrs Beeching of Ohio. Miss Giddins who has been there two weeks has returned to Worcester.
 Cottage Closed.
 Stuart Austin and Alton Small were at Wildwood cottage the first of the week. All members including Fred Austin have returned home so the cottage, which has been opened the last two months is now closed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
HEPTASOPHS.

Norwich conclave, No. 424, held its regular meeting Monday evening in Eagles hall and initiated one new member. The committee gave a re- port on the recent outing showing that the affair was 8 success socially and financially.
 The annual convention for the 91st district is to be held in the local lodge rooms this afternoon to elect district deputy archon and alternate. Twelve delegates are expected repre- senting New Haven. West Haven, Groton. New London and Norwich. District Deputy Peterson of New Ha ven will be unable to be present on account of sickness and Alternate D. C. Murphy of Taftvflle is attending a Spinners' convention at Boston but both officers are slated for reelection.
 committee of three composed of J. F. Cochrane, Torrance Hanlon and John B. Benoit was appointed to meet and entertain the delegates during their stay In town. They will arrive at o'clock and the meeting will open at o'clock. They will leave at : in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
ROYAL ARcANuM.

Norwich council. No. 720. held it's regular meeting Tuesday evening in the Buckingham Memorial and at the close of the busindss session refresh ments were served and a social hour passed.
 Thames council, No. 1851 was visited Wednesday, evening by Daniel F Nc Neil of Norwich council and Deputy Elliott of West Haven and a proposi- tion for a joint meeting of the two local councils with the assistance of the grand council of the state, was q diScIISSf-1
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
WELLINGTON
Funeral Of Mrs. CeIinda Waldo-saIe
 of the Watrous Farm.

The funeral of Mrs. Celinda Waldo, S3. whose death occurred Friday eve ming at the home of her sister, Mrs. Emily Carpenter, was largely attend ed at the Baptist church by relatives, friends and neighbors, The flowers were beautiful, Rev, E, W. Darrow spoke feelingly and f1ttingly of the long life of Christian service of the departed sister-and the choir of which she was for many years a member rendered very sweetly several hymns. She leaves two children, Mrs Frank Knox, (Jennie Waldo and William Waldo, both of Hartford, 15 grand She was born and practically passed her life here. Her husband, William Waldo, died some 15 years since She leaves one sister. Mrs Emily Chaffer Carpenter; two children, Jennie Wal do (Mrs. Frank Knox) and William Waldo. both of Hartford, several grandchildren and one great-grand- child.
 Road Repair Work.
 Substantial work on state road re- pairs is being pushed.
 Mrs Preston has returned from 8 visit of a week to her sister in Prov idence.
 w. J. Thornton, chief clerk of the repair department in the highway com cent guest of County State Road In- spector F. Wayland Pratt
 Miss Alice Walker Pratt went Satur- day to take up her work as teacher in the Centre school, Su6ieId.
 Mrs. Orrin Watrous has sold her farm and moved to South Coventry
 Miss Moore of Greenpoint. L. l., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. G. " Smith
 Miss Sle;ght of Brooklyn, N. Y, Is a guest at|George A. Cosgrove's.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
PATRONS OF HussANDRY


 Norwich Grange, No, 172 had a good attendance on Wednesday evening at 3-s regular meeting in Pythian hall and after routine business had been dis posed of in the early part of the meet ing at which Worthy Master Gideon Dickenson presided, the meeting was turned over for the lecturers hour to a committee of the charter members who were to conduct the entertain ment,
 Past Worthy Master Woodbury o. Rogers presided and opened the pro- Eramue with a short talk along grange lines which was full of valuable Suggestions which the members eager I- listened to. This was followed by soprano solos sweetly rendered by Miss lla.sie Rider so that enCOres were de- uauded and given.
 Past Worthy Master Jacob Gallup re- su1u5ed to an invitation to speak and delighted the members with number of uertiuent remarks and suggestions, speaking also of what the grange might do for next year to win again the prize for grange display at the New London County Fair Mrs. Net tie Tanning also spoke somewhat along The same line and H. F. Palmer read a paper upon the topic. The Age or Passing Efficiency, which was greatly appreciated by the grange members. IC was as follows.
 The Age of Passing Efficiency.
 That this is an age of passing efic- iencr is a fact that now compaara- 1iyeEy few can comprehend Only those who have weathered the voyage of 1lfes legitimate lease of three score and ten. whose experiences begun with the crude. bare necessities of livelihood and living convenience that now would be looked upon as being too cruel to tolerate in a well organized community can be expected to comprehend. But if there is any part of those well rounded lives that thu survivors are proud of. ft is the primitive age that called into action all the resources of mental and physical forces of the man or woman
 Yet. admitted hardships were scarce for the duties and problems of life were interesting pleasures instead of hardships. and domestic and rural so- Cfeties sWeetened and gladened com r7l-1nfties with memories too rich to be forgotten. Abiect poverty was a con- 5ftiOn to be heard of but rarely known. Public or private charities centered In rhe support of the Gospel instead of individual or domestic need Prac- ticaI. aIIuOund efficiency was the gen eral equipment for men or women.
 Allround Efficiency.
 How changed are methods and sys- tenn of today, What a small percent age If intellect Is developed with a skill fitted to meet the reverses and r1isfortuues common to this one The silrUund man or woman Is fast passing into biography, written or memorized. and he who now seeks employment must find a vacancy in his specific line of industry or remain idle.
 Trades are. not mastered as of yore, with three to seven years of appren- t5ceship withouG loss of time or in 1eresL when accomplishments were ac- quired that fitted the candidate for a broad field of industries, as servant or master But thOrOughLess in nearly su trades and in many professions is one of the sighted attributes of this age. not always from lack of means or advantages, but ofteuer from lack of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
SOUTF WELLINGTON
coin Clubs Outing-Work on New Bridqe.

A democratic caucus will be held at the home of H. L. Lillibridge Monday evening. the 18th.
 The family of Col w. H. Hall has returned from the shore.
 Mrs. Frank Fairfield of Stafford was the guest of MT. and Mrs. William H. Bracket last week.
 The meeting of the w. C. T. U. is to be held Tuesday evening. Sept. Is, at the home of the president, Mrs. E. J. Holman.
 Republican Caucus.
 Republican caucus is to be held in the hall over the store this Saturday, afternoon at o'clock.
 Annual Outing.
 The Boys Lincoln club had it's an- nual outing at Coventry lake last Sat urday.
 Miss Elizabet Greene is teaching in the 7-9 district school. Holland side. Attendants at the church service last Sunday were charmed by a solo, Still. Still With Thee (Hawley), by Miss Helen Knox of Hartford. accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Walter H. Wes- terfieId.
 A Great Improvement.
 The removal of the barn shed op- posite the pond house is a great i'm prOVement and enables a driver to see past the turn in the road.
 Fine New Bridge.
 Work on the piers at the river bridge is progressing. The old bridge Is being stripped and will be removed entirely before the new bridge can be placed. It is stated by Col. w. H. Hall that 300 barrels of cement will be re- Quired in the building of the piers. John H. Westerfield has sold his place to Julia Urban of Mansfield, who has taken possession. MT. Westerfield has moved his family into tenement in the new village.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
5urdickSIader
USOUEPAUGH

Mrs. Mary McConnor has returned, after several days visit with relatives In Providence.
 Mary w. PeclSham of Providence is visiting friends in this village.
 J. K. Lamond's family have return ed, after several days, visit with rela- tives in Arctic. q
 c. D. Kenyon was in Providence on Wednesday.
 Everybody around here is getting ready for Kingston fair
 Mrs. Mary Niles of Wyoming spent Tuesday with her daughter. Mrs. Rich ard Bristow.
 Dr. Robinson of Westerly was in the village Monday.
 Mrs. Eva Webster is teaching at Point Judith.
 MT. and Mrs Leonard Joslin of Ex- eter were callers here Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
EAST WELLINGTON

Miss Main commenced school Mon day. Her mother was a teacher in her younger days. She boards with Mrs. Frank Walton.
 Mrs Baldwins daughter. Mrs. De Young, has been quite poorly.
 Many teams are drawing lumber to the stations daily.
 Edith Cushman is much improved in health
 Mrs William Waldo, who was buried lc~t week, was an exemplary woman. and in her younger days was a sweet singer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
COVENTRY

Rev. Mir Christie of South Coventry will occupy the pulpit at the Second Congregational church on Sunday next,
 Miss Annie Nj, Seheil is in Boston for q time,
 Mrs, $, N, Loemis has returned after q few days stay iH Chaplin:
 The fan sessions were ePened in the various seheeis about town, last week:
 The Ladies Fragment Society held it's annual meeting Wednesday after
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
Holland County
BOLTON
Death of Eugene 6. DI66ie-Whist for
 Hall and Library Association.

Eugene c. Dibble Of Chicago, who was born in New York state 66 years age, died In the Hartford hospital last week Thursday. MT. Dibble came to the simmer home of his niece, Mrs. Louis H. Levey, for his health last spring. where he remained until he was taken seriously Ill a few weeks ago. He was taken to the hospital a week pre- vieus te his death. Death was caused by heart trouble. MT. Dibble IS sur- vived by a widow and two brothers, John of Kansas and Henry of Brook 1yn. MT. Dibble's kindly, genial man. her made his acQuaintanoes friends. Burial was in the Center cemetery Saturday forenoon by the side of MT. Dibble's sister. Mrs. Homer Carpenter.
 Mrs. Bessie Mccarthy of Hartford has sold the farm which belonged to her father, Ellsworth ]. Loomis, in South Bolton. to John Calvt of Glas-
 Benefit Whist.
 Mrs. Charles F. Sumner had 8 pub lie whist at her home last week Thursday afternoon for the benefit of the Bolton Hall and Library associa- ton. Guests were present from South Manchester and Andoyer. At the close of the afternoon cake and ice cream were served.
 Fred H. Phelps was in WalIingford Sunday to attend a Masonic meeting.
 ATS, OWlBnI W ATn6T IS COnIlnSQ to her home with several broken ribs re- ceived from a fall she sustained at her home last week.
 Mrs. Grace Bevin of East Hampton was a recent guest of Mrs. Charles F. Sumner.
 Prof. Samuel M. Alvord and family have returned to their winter home in Hartford
 MT. and Mrs. William LeGate of Hartford and J. w Page of Boston have been visiting at MT. and Mrs. Elmer J. Ffnleys.
 Teaching in Norwich.
 Theodore s. Perry, who has been engaged to teach school in Norwich, began his duties there last Monday.
 Miss Annie Hebenstreet is visiting in
 MT. and Mrs. Clair s. Hutchinson and daughter Louise have returned to Hartford, having spent the past few months in town.
 Elmer Loomis of Westfeld. Mass, is a guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Loomis
 Mrs. Louis LeVey has returned from New York where she accompanied MT. Levey on his way home to Indianapolis.
 The meetings of Bolton grange, No. 47 are being held weekly beginning with September. During the summer months the meetings were held twice a month.
 Mercury at 34 Degrees.
 The night telegraph operator at the railroad telegraph station known as "Steeles" reported the mercury Tues day night to have fallen to 34 degrees above zero.
 Farmers held their breath so to speak. Tuesday night, but those on the high land escaped with uninjured crops
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
INDEPENDENT FoREsrERs.

Court Norwich, Nc. 4389 has moved its headquarters to Engineers hall and their first meeting is to be held there Monday evening, The session promises to be an interesting one, with the deputy supreme chief ranger pres ent to report ea supreme convention al Toronto, There will also be work in limitations.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
ROYAL NEiGHBoRs.

At the regular business meeting of Dow camp, No. 7187. Thursday even ing, two applications for membership were received. It was voted to hold the first whist of the season on Sept. 25 and this committee was appointed to arrange for the affair: Lucy D. Rob bins, George A. Murtagh, Etta M. Lef- f1ngwell, Ellen Doyle.
 It was voted to hold a business ses- sion the first meeting of each month and to make the second meeting a social one during the winter