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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-14
TO Brighten Roo,,,

Tnere are a few little things to ne
done which will greatly help in case
bedroom must he made beautiful for
guest in ten minutes time. One
little aid to hurried identifying is to
Keep on hand clean pair Of curtains
cream bureau scarf and bed set.
II tho room has chintz bed covers
and bureau scarfs, as so many bed
rooms have nowadays, there should he
an extra set all ready to slip on This
applies as we'll TO other materials
This In itself Will lend different AR
to a room.
For the real guest room as we'll n
mango III the hanGiues and covers
should be kept ready for the time
when one visitor goes ana another is
coming The soilcd set should he
Numbered at once. SO that il can be
raid aside TO substitute when the new,
set becomes soiled
The difference clean hangings make
Is SIMPLY Uncomfortable. Soilcd white
curtains and a stained bureau cover
ana mussy bed coverings lend a drab
appearance to the whole room. Fresb
'hlnSs brighten up and make il look
quite different
This is about the only change n,bic;,
can be made in 4 hurry to an ordinary
bedroom when an unexpected purs,
arrives out this Will be sufficient.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-14
Neck Advancement Of Gowns.

The neck arrangement OF evening
gowns Is less puHzling than any other,
because II is either square or N-shapcd
and. beyond folds or tulle. there is
little 10 guess about. Probably the
neck arranEemcnt for the morninr
hours in the street is more puzzlintr
than ever, for the open neck is uni
Versaliy fashionable. and yet many wo-
men Tor many reasons will not wear
IL on the street In connection with a
rough coat suit And they arc right
All the modern shirtwaists have
vide turnover Collars that expose most
OF the neck. and Il woman must either
adopt these with a net guimpe or null
them outside the coat collar, leaving
the neck and chest exposed
not all coat suits look we'll in con
junction with white net ruinpe
Dor this reason 1t is the best form
of dressing TO wear a high collar of
muslin attached to the shirt muslin
turnover at the top. There has come
ABOUT strong inclination for q man
nish variety OF heavy white silk shirt
waist with stitched yoke long
sleeves with turnover cuffs and collar
TO match, under which is run a coiored
cravat. It is the form of shirtwais,
worn for sports in the opcn, and as
many women have an athletic appenr.
ance. they arc glad to lind an arrange
ment for the neck that is not only he
coming. but suitable for a coat sui,
severely made
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-14

from the rea! lynx. which is long and
silky.
or great suftncss ana lovely creamy
white is The real crminc and particu-
larry fascinating is il when set of 10y
the little black crminc tails. White
weasel is often substituted for crmiuc.
and with sucl excellent results that
many a woman who considers herself
:, connoisscur OF 'iurs has fallen a VIC
tim TO this deception,
White fox and silver fox are highly
thought Of this season but in nine
cases out of ten, they are only imita-
tons. The white foN is copied in An
CORA and Tibet fur from Persia
Another fur that is initiated in a
number of clever ways is mink The
Eastern variety is the best and most
expensive. There is the Russian dyc.
mink which is nothing more than the
Italian marmot dyed. Tie darker
stripes are produced with a paint
brush. and will Wear off in the course
Of time. Japanese mink Is made OF the
furf. 81 musilrats. and BY a ncw pro
cess They are made to resemble the
Eastern mink so clcvcrly as TO puzzle
an expert. II is much cheaper than
Eastern mink, but il will not wear
half well,
Sable is a perennial fnvoritc among
thos" who can afford this royal pclt.
There IL Il domestic product iSouthcrn
sable that is comparatively incXpcn-
sivc, hut is AN imitation "pur ct sim
pie"
skunk, on Alasila sable is u very
much thought OF fun. and 4 good look
ing skin among The cheaper p,llry.
The civct cat set appeals to the heart
Of the Young sirl. '"hc nun is large
and square, and there is fetching
little ncckpiecc which is very new this
year The loops extending out from
thc ears are u modisl touch or tho
season
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-14
Christmas Suggestions

-,
c""'S are "Sc'ui ana acceptance
things t. offer for Christmas gifts
Take TWO obionp pieces IF cardboard
ot.,t ->,o i,,o,,,.
WIZ" S"ct'S "i cot'oh wadding ana
sprinkle a sachet powder over them
over tho cotton ,voddinf- v.nin = cover
I'm m
~ "''' GU
lam t'''0sS' u course demands that the
color be one Of the pastel shades II
You arc an artist. why not noint d,;nt,
r so -
"io' t"c HSHt SILK =.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-14
Fairy Party for Grown-Ups

In the search for some ever new
form of entertainments. 9 clever host
ess recently invited her guests 10 "a
fairy party. Every one camo in cos
tune OF fairy. Sprite or goblin. with =
few giants and other monsters who
appear in the well-known fairy tales
The young girls and smaller women
were very fetching in really fairy cos.
tunes of tuile and spanylcs, while sew
cral of the mon. still near enough to
college boys not to mind making fools
OF themselves were delightful bur
lesque fairies. and were quite tho hit
OF the evening. with their stalwart
calves IN pink tights contracting pleas
antly with their dinky little wings
ana botbing golden curls.
The Invitations were written on pink
frosted paper. and dance orders were
decorated with fairy scenes. The sup
per table had a unique centrepicce. a
huge mushroom around which were
seated on smaller mushrooms some
four-inch dolls. dressed as fairies, en-
joyine a feast OF dainty flowers, served
on nasturtium leaf plates. The clever
hostess made this herself with crepe
paper aud water colors, but they may
be bought 1T the specially shops that
make = point Of favors and table
decorations.
The chaperons and the most sedate
of the women wore Greek costumes
OF many lovely nucs, for fairies in
these modern DAYS do not ali wear the
old-time short skirts. The fairyland
s:one from the opera of "Ceadrillon"
furnished ideas for many costumes
As an interludc between the dances
there were some almost impronptu
tableauN, in which tho characters OF
well-known stories were grouped to
gether.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-14
nrnndlnnthcr., WORK

HoNoft., an occupation Tor gland
mother during The days preceding the
holidays. Tor tHtting has again come
INTO vogue for infant and Grown-up
alike. Even tattinG borders Tor hand
kerchiefs are In demand. and many on
old woman will rejoice in doing this
fancy work. in which She has had so
much more experience than her grand
daughters. II you are preparing your
trousseau. YOU heed tattine Ii YOU
arc preparing iaycttc. you nced tat
Ting. If YOU are reDlenishiug your
supply of lingerie. you need tatting
If YOU are wondering what To give
Molly for Christmas, there's tatting
Yes. grandmother VIII be- kept busy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-14
christmas Itnisin Cnke.

\ good recipe Tor Christmas ruisin
cake is: two cups sugar. onc-half cup
butter, three eggs, one and half cups
milk. four cups -four. four teaspoons
baking powder, one cup scedless
raisins. Cream butter with sugar, add
yolks. beat VOL. and milk, Hour sift-
ed with baking powder, add raisins and
whites of eggs beaten to Il stiff froth.
This will make two loaves
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-14

Der of limitations in lynx fur ana ii is
often difficult 10 distinguish the lynN
cat--a cheaper and shorter haired fur
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

been engaged to change the location of the fire house to conform to the line of the new town hall and court house and to the changed grade of Union street
 In the superior court at Kingston, Monday, the grand jury indicted two Westerly men, the only cases brought to the jury. George Bates was indict- ed for breaking and entering the Maconber store, and Joseph Cunporto was indicted on the charge of as saulting Luigi Marine with a danger ous weapon.
 The Holy Name society of St. Mich aePs parish has taken the initiative in 8 big ovation to be given Rev. Dr. John Neale. rector of the church, on his return from Europe early in June. A committee of twelve including Rev. Edward J. Plunkett and Rev. William A. Krause has been chosen to make the arrangements.
 Cosmer Spitz was arrested by Chief Brown Monday morning on a serious charge made by q female acquaintance. Hams of the Third district court and pleaded not guilty. The hearing was adjourned to next Friday, the regular court day. Spitz furnished a surety bond for appearance.
 Mrs. Almira J. Sprague, who came to Westerly from Fall River about a year ago, died Sunday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs. William B. Knight of Beach street. She is sur vived by her husband David w. Sprague, his daughter, Mrs. Annie Platt and Mrs. W B. Knight and two sons, Joseph and Benjamin Burdick.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
QUlNEBAUG POMONA.
Meeting to be Held at Hampton Sat urday-Conferring of Fifth Degree.

A special meeting of Quinebaug Po- mona grange with Little River grange is to be held at Hampton, Saturday, April 26.
 The meeting will be called to order at 10.45 a. m., and the Fifth degree will bo conferred in full form. Din ner at 12.30. Lecturers programme at 2 o'clock D. m. In the afternoon Mary Rogers of Storrs will speak up- on ttSavonarola,'' E. E. Brown of Pomfret, How to Increase the Profits of our Orchards" H. H. Davenport of Pomfret Good Roads" Music, read ing etc, will be furnished by the local grangers.
 This is the first meeting of the year for conferring the fifth degree.
 Through the generosity of Brother Randolph H. Chandler, a contest for prizes will be held at Quinnatissett Grange hall Thompson, on Saturday, May 10, and 1t is thought a consider able number including Pomona mem bers, will be present.
 Andrew J. Kennedy is lecturer of the grange.
 A new committee has been added this year, a committee on Farm Ex- periments and this committee wishes to try fertilizer experiments on grass
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
E. (. A1CHESON. M. D.. PsfT Sil,ir.as AND SUh1EONs -.o@1I < Second Fk 3r. SGAnaon BIaS
 Might 'nhoxke 1o3&

arrived at his summer home, Cove Nook farm, which has been opened for the season. Mrs. Ansie Graham spent the week. end with relatives in New London.
 Charles Adams of Groton was a caller in the village Monday.
 Mrs. Melville Dabou is visiting New London friends today.
 A. R. Meister has returned to Wauregan after a visit at his home on Spring street.
 Lyle Chesebro of Rhode Island has been calling on friends in the will lage.
 James Campbell has returned to his home on Spring street after 8 stay in Lawrence hospital where he was a surgical patient.
 Mrs. Rodney Singer Is entertaining friends from Greenport.
 MT and Mrs. William Baker have returned from a visit to relatives in Providence.
 New Boat Given Try-out.
 MT. AcNanlara of Fall River. ac- companied by Daniel Wilson from the Lathrop shops, made the trip Monday in his new power boat to his home. The boat was built by J. Davis of the west side and was beauty.
 Fred Dingle of Maiden, Mass. Is visiting his sister, Mrs. Allen Ashley.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

salve, but it kept growing. had to cut the hair from the ringworm that ran in the scalp. It must have been of two weeks standing as it had grown to good size. when I got my husband to get me sample of Cuticurat Soap and Ointment. washed it with hot water and Cuticura Soap then applied the Cuticura Ointment. The first application benefited her. When my sample was used I saw it was not so large and angry. 50 I bought 8 box of Cuticura Ointment, and 8 cake Of Cuticura Soap and applied them three times 8 day. The constant use for four or f1vo days checked it's growth and in two weeks more she was entirely cured. Cuticura Soap and Ointment also cured my son in two weeks of Q case of ringworna.' (Signed) Mrs. A. E. Neville. Dec. 19. 1911.
 Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are sold throughout the world. A single set is often sufficient. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post-cardzf 'Cuticura, Dept. T. Boston,
 Tender-faced men should use CuticuTa Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample free.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

l At the Baptist parsonage on Sylvan street Monday evening the ladies who form the Sunday school teachers
 class were entertained and a very in- 1 teresting meeting was held l Steamer Watch Hill which has been l on the ways at the Palmer yard for l repairs has been launched and is wait l ing the installation of her engines. Yesterday a shipment was made to 1 a firm in New London of S175 worth of boat pipes made at 8 Noank plumb ing shop.
 Miss Ruth Tverts, who has been teaching at Washingtonville. N. Y. has arrived at her home on High street to spend a vacation.
 Blood Poisoning Results.
 Mrs. David Anderson is reported as in a dangerous condition at her home in Jersey City as the result of the gathering of an abscess in her throat and blood poisoning setting in. Her mother. Mrs. Sarah Palmer, has gone to be with her. It is feared she may not recover as the swelling is increas- ing.
 inspecting o. E. s. Chapters.
 Miss Ethel Latham is spending this week inspecting the chapters of East ern Star in the state. Monday night she instituted g. chapter in Bloom field; this evening she will be in Clinton, Wednesday evening in Had dam and Thursday evening in East Hampton, Friday evening in New Lon don, returning home Saturday.
 Mrs. Edward Pinknan and son of Mystic have been visiting relatives here.
 Miss Eleanor Lamb is the guest of Mrs. William Holiday in Mystic.
 Mrs. Otis Douglas is visiting Boston friends.
 Frank Banning of Windsor Locks is visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles I. Fitch
 Samuel Soaring of New York has
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
NOT A TWINGE OF RHEUMATISM SINCE TAKING
 RHEUMA

T suffered from Rheumatism for six years; tried different doctors, with no relief l saw your advertisement and decided to try REIEUMA- have taken three bottles and am entirely free from Ihe disease. ] was so bad could not sleep nights; now I sleep we'll and my kldneys work perfectly.'-P. w. Miller CaLawissa, Pa.
 For 14 months was so badly afflicted w1Ln Rheumatism that much 0f the e-4ne was obliged to use a cane used one bottle of RHEUMA and THE CANE IS IN THE CORNER NOW No one could be happier to be rid of the pain, swollen knees and badly swollen ankles. I certainly believe there fe,I is no remedy for. the disease like erance N. Y, Aug. 8. 1912.
 Lee & Osgood Co. guarantee RHEIT- MA to cure Rheumat1sm, Gout, Lu1n- bago, Sciatica, Arthritis Chronic Neu- back-and only 50 cents a bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Relief
 From Rheumatism!
MUsTERQLE has relieved thousands

MUSTEROL1 has relieved thousands from the torturing pains of rheuma- tlsm. It will relieve you right now.
 Get jar at once from the nearest drug store It is a clean. white oint- ment made with the oil of mustard Better than a mustard plaster and does not blister. Brings ease and comfort while it is being rubbed ont
 MUSTEROL1E is recommended by doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are used annually for Bronchitis Croup-Stiff Neck-Asthma-- Neural gia-Congestion - Pleurisy- -ARheuma- tism-Lumb umbago-Pains and Aches of the Back or prains-Sore Muscles-Bruises- Chilblains-F'rosted Feet-G'olds of the Chest Git prevents Pneumonia.)
 At your druggists in 25c and soc jars, and special large hospital size for $2.5o-
 Accept no substitute. If your drug gist cannot supply you. send 25c or 50c to the Musterole Company, Cleve- land, Ohio. and we will mail you a jar postage prepaid.
 T. S. Harman, Deputy Sheriff. May vile, N Y: About the first of Sep tember, 1911. l was taken with a ba q ease Of rheumatism. l employed two hTSt-class doctors, but received no help. \ short time since a friend ad- Vised me to try MusteroIe I did so. In days l was, 75 per cent better and in IS days l was perfectly we'll" (48)
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
YANTIC PPEl~il<GS
Local Team Defeats Norwich Town Driving Accident-YearIinss for the Gardner Stock Farm.


 The Yantic baseball team, organized some time ago by James MacCreedy, opened the season Saturday with a game with a team from Norwich Town. defeating the visitors by the score of IT to 12.
 Driver Thrown Out.
 Sunday evening in front of Narochi's store a trace broke on one of Nelson Stark's harnesses. which frightened the horse and threw MT. Stark's driver to the ground. He recovered quickly from the fall and caught the horse before it had run far.
 Miss Edith Avery of Shamrock R. L, was a recent guest of relatives here John Foster of Shamrock, R. l., spent some time here recently with relatives.
 Miss Amelia Lamoine of Baltic and Miss Margaret Smith of Norwich spent the week end with Ar. and Mrs. Charles LaInoine.
 Misses Edna and Ethel Peabody of Westerly were guests Saturday of Mrs. Hermon J. Gibbs.
 Mrs. Hazard Tucker of Scotland was a Yantic visitor during the past week.
 Elwood Lathrop of Mystic is spend ing some time in town with his par ents.
 A plank floor Is being laid in the Yantic barns connected with the Yan- tic store.
 Addition to Stock Farm. Oliver Gardner received during the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
STONFNGTO1s.
School Pupils to Receive California Seeds and PIante--Sewer Pipes Laid

Word has been sent from the flower committees in California to the Ston- Ington High school pupils asking for a chance 10 forward California poppy plants and seeds The school commit tee here gave attention 10 the matter This is done to have the plants of the Golden State become known to all. The seeds will be planted this week.
 The work of laying the sewer pipes under the railroad tracks at the Water street crossing has been finished. The trench is completed and the pipes laid to the point Of connectisn at the cor ner of Water and PearESstreets
 Mrs. L. M. Palmer and Miss Ger trude Palmer have returned from a lengthy visit in New York.
 Dr. and Mrs. c. NJ Williams of New Yo ork spent Sunday at their home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

past week by freight ten blooded year. lings for his stock farm.
 Sammy Wilson is spending some time with his grandparents on the flats, as he is ill.
 Miss Mary Knox is spending three weeks with Voluntown relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

hind the ear, running into her scalp about the size of 8 dime. They were hot and itching.
 Scales formed and caused her to scratch. which made it infia1ned and sometimes drew the blood I tried -,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

stuff and put on the garbage pile to
 be carried away. The little boy and l little girl took the bottle and hur- 1 ried away to the play house and had nothing fictitious, so far as went the
 wine- It tasted good to them and they | drank thereof until they became strongly intoxicated. No arrests Officer. Jackson, of the Connecticut State Police. who is at work on the Mystic cases was in Westerly Monday afternoon in search of William Dur fee who is charged with commission of crime by asSaulting a young grill. Officer Jackson called on Deputy Sheriff Frederick T. Mitchell for as s1stance. Durfee was located at his home in Crafts court by the sheriff and taken to the police station where Officer Jackson explained the warrant authorizing arrest. Sheriff Mitchell told the accused of his rights under the laws of eXtradition and that he was not compelled to accompany the til after his case was passed upon under due process of law. Durfee de- cided to waive all rights and he was taken to Mystic by trolley car It is said the alleged offense was commit ted at Mystic in the town of Groton. Durfee was recently arrested for non support of his wife and children and the case is pending in court
 Local Laconics.
 Edgar M. Fisher of Springfield is 8 visitor in Westerly.
 John s. Coy of Chicago Is in Wes- terly visiting relatives.
 Miss Lydia 4. Richmond of New York is the guest of Westerly re1a- tives.
 An automobile party bound from Georgia to Boston passed through Westerly Monday morning.
 Edgewood is planning to secure the l first motor driven hook and ladder l truck to be used in Rhode Island.
 The unlawful entering of dwelling | I'd the sale of -reVolYers in Westerly.
 There will be no formal dedication 1 )f the new town hall and court house. l t is expected that the financial town meeting early next month will be held n the new town hall and that the Tot1ng on the June election will also 'e in the new town hall.
 Mrs. William PeIIett died Sunday Ven1ng at her home in Grove avenue. She was a member of the Congrega- ional church. She is survived by her usband, three sons, Earl, Harry E. and leroy Pellett and two daughters. frs. Maude E. -F'reestone and Mrs. Eva I. Maine
 The F. H. Redden Construction com- any, of New Isondon, which has the ontract to remove the railroad build 1gs for Charles P. Ecclestone, has {-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

Make a specially of one or more flowers and plant many varieties of each. Among hardy flowers, roses, iris, pnlox, peontes and chrysanthe- m urns are excellent.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

"Go to the ant. thou sluggard" may be good advice, but the modern slug gard is more likely to go to his 'un-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

It was past midnight Sunday when the nlarauder went meandering in Newton avenue. evidently following in his tracks of a few weeks ago when he visited the Clark Simmons and Grant homes in that vicinity. This time, instead of keeping on the latch key route as formerly, he selected the second story route by way of veranda roof and through an open window into the home of William St Onge The marauder was partially through an open window and was about to step on the floor of the room occu- pied by Miss Phebe King. sister of Mrs. St. Onge, when the shouting of the lady who occupied~ the room The fellow made a hurried retreat, and when MT. and Mrs. St. Onge re- sponded to the alarm. he had reach ed a place of safety. The police were notified and thorough search of the vicinity was made. but without re- suit
 When entry was made to the Clark Simmons and Grant apartments it was the general opinion that the midnight operator is a resident of the vicinity and familiar with the premises wis., fted. Although under suspicion, there Is not tangible proof sufficient to warrant arrest and prosecution. In the meantime residents of Newton avenue are providing themselves with firearms and ammunition, and there is talk of organizing a house guard for the protection of the residents of the section.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
NOANk

Teachers Class Meets-Mrs. David Anderson Suffering from Blood Pois- oning-Miss Latham Inspecting O. E. 8. Chapters.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
R|NGVORM ON CHEEK
 AND BEHIND EAR
Running Into Scalp. Hot and ltch- ing. Scales Formed. Hadto Cut Hair. Cuticura Soap and Oint- nnent Cured in Two Weeks.

somervilIe. N. J. = My daughters ring worm was quite obstinate. First red spot appeared on her cheek and another just be-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

Two Westerly children, a boy and a girl, both under the age of four, surprised their mothers last Saturday rfously drunk. The boy had a laugh ing jag but the girl was inclined to weep. At first there was difficulty in accounting for the queer action of the children, but when the mammas got 8 whif of breath from the darI- jngs the cases were at once diagnosed, Then followed investigation, as babies, or in fact minors nearing majority are not permitted in Westerly liquor stores.
 It was d4vuIged that a neighbor engaged in cleaning house came across a bottle partially filled with was an abundance of sealed bottles of the wine in the house, this opened one was placed in a box with other
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Second Story Intruder At Westerly

Frightened Away From St. Onge Home Newton Avenue Two Children Intoxicated by Contents of Bottle Thrown Garbage Ple-Wiliam Durfee Arrested For Implication in Mystic Cases-Cosmer Spz Held Practitioners to Welcome Rev. John Neale on Return From Europe.