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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16

fighting and the establishment of branch
houses of the leading american COM
mercial firms the opportunity for the IN
PRODUCTION of base ball Oh firm basis
appears encouraging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16

The stubbornness of an umpire came
near resulting in fatality to player In
the New York State League August ~.
Troy and Albany were scheduled for a
double header. but the first game went
fifteen innings. The second game was
started late and had gore but two Innings
when IL was SO dark the ball could not
be seem Cranston. at bat for Troy. was
unable TO follow the ball and was hit in
the head and knocked unconscious. Tkcn
the game was called. There waS lao hore
OF playing five innings of the second
game and why 1t was ever started no
Que seems to know
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
CLASCO

The supper and entertainment in Social hall Saturday evening was largely attended. The proceeds go to St Ann's church.
 School in the eighth district com menced the winter term last Monday. The Boardman school began on the same date.
 Misses Grace and Gladys Thompson were guests of Lulu Young the first of the week.
 Postponed Supper a Success.
 The storm prevented the supper at Henry Richmond's Friday evening, but a large company gathered Saturday evening. The time was pleasantly spent with games and music.
 Miss Celia Briggs and Winnifred Jefts returned from Massachusetts the first of the week
 Miss Laura Young returned to Stratford the last of the week to re- sume her duties as teacher
 Leland Burdfck and Whitney Verga.- son attended the entertainment Sat day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
LEBANON
Burial Of Miss Mary A. Manning
 Local Guests at Inaugural Ball.

The body of Miss Mary A. Manning, who died at Newington. Conn, was brought here for burial in the family lot in the Center cemetery. She has been in poor health for number of years. but her death was sudden. She was a woman of exceptionally fine character. She leaves two brothers. Alfred N. Manning, of South Wind ham, and Herbert Manning, of wi1li- mantle, and two sisters. Mrs. T. H. Y ard and Mrs. E. J. Tucker. of Leba- m.
 Rev. Eugene B. Smith, former pastor of the First Congrega adonal church, was the guest of friends in town this week.
 Ralph Royal1 of New York spent Sunday with his parents. MT. and Mrs. N B. RoyaIl.
 Mrs Fred Burgess and daughter Eleanor have returned home after spending the holidays with friends in Boston.
 Attended Inaugural Ball.
 Mrs. Frank K. Moves and daughter Mabel were in Hartford this week and attended the governors reception.
 The Ladies' Aid society met Thurs day afternoon with Mrs. s. W. Throop.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
NORTH LYME
Supper and Auction Net $f4MEes
 Desire Wilcox Dies at v.

Mrs William Sisson and Miss Emily Stark were in Hartford Monday
 The Ladies Sewing circle was enter tained at Mrs. Mary FosdicH's Tues day.
 Mrs Erwin Rogers and Mrs. Minnie Durkin were New London visitors on Monday.
 Miss Ethel Maynard returned to her school in Mfllingten Monday.
 Proceeds S14. The baked bean supper held at the home of Mrs Fred Miner New Years eve was a great success. During the evening an interesting programme was carried out. c. F. Jewett as auctioneer sold packages containing fancy arti- cles- The company stayed to watch the old year out and the new year in, which completed the programme for the night Tho proceeds amounted to about $14.
 Funeral of Miss Wilcox.
 Miss Desire Wilcox, TT, who had rs- sided in this place all her life until within few years, died Friday at the home of Miss Emma Holmes in Ches- terfe1d. Miss Holmes had been caring for her. She formerly lived alone half mile from the Salem road, but had past few years. The funeral was held in the Baptist church Sunday at D. m. Burial was fin Pleasant View ceme- tery.
 Nathan Strong has been in Hamburg and Lyme this week.
 At Bao<us Hospital.
 Mrs H. B. Maynard returned home from Yantic Sunday. MT. Maynard, who fs in Backus hospital. is comfort able. and it is hoped he will be able to leave the hospital soon.
 s. N. Jewett has been seriously i'll at J. J. Tifany's in Hamburg the past week. but is improving.
 The newly elected officers of the '. P. s. c. E. of the Baptist church are: President, Mrs. Erwin Rogers; vice president. Mrs. N. s. Strong: secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Eugene Lef1ng- we'll
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS
MLANTIC
Burial of Fred Benson-Work at Black
 Point-Grove Notes

The body of Fred Benson, who died in Worcester, was brought here Mon day for burial in Mantle cemetery Mr. Benson was about 40 years of age and fr survived by his brother, Alfred Benson. now of Boston. The deceased was well known here, where he had re- sided for some time.
 There is not much building at Black Point this winter, but several of the cottages are receiving repairs, altera- t1ons and additions. B. K. Beckwith Of this place has force of carpenters at work on the Point, which will re- quire all winter to complete.
 William Smith of Deep River, son of Alvo Smith, was a caller in the vil- lage Tuesday. MT. Smith formerly re- sided here.
 A force of men from New York are working at the Libby factory.
 A motor truck has been transport Ing fertilizer from a car at the railroad station to the Plant game preserve. Pascal Gidley and so nof New London have been visiting Mir. and Mrs. John Gid1ey of Smiths lane,
 William E. Taylor Is carting c large quantity of railroad ties to the freight depot.
 an illness lasting two weeks.
 Ernest Mead has returned to Boston after visit to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mead
 surveyors rom New Haven have been surveying the property about the railroad station.
 Pine Grove Notes.
 pr. and Mrs. George M. Barrett left Wednesday for Hartford to spend the winter.
 s. O. Harrington is able to be out after short illness from stomach trouble.
 Mrs. A. E. Pierce is able to sft LID a short time these pleasant days.
 No damage of any account was done in the Grove last Friday by the heavy gale.
 Dorman Brothers have taken in all their boats for the winter
 Mir. and Mrs. R. B. wasfburn and George K. Tubbs of Norwich were at. their cottage in the Pines Sunday.
 Several c1ammers were about the shores of the Grove Sunday, taking ad-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
GOSHEN
Gale Bio~s Chimney Of Top of Con- areeational Church-Fire at Isaac G. Axery's-

The heavy gales of last week did considerable damage, and were the worst ever known. Limbs of trees were broken and fences were laid low. The chimney top of the Congregational church was blown to the ground and smashed into pieces.
 Rev Marcus Burr and Mrs. Burr have been spending-a few days with friends in Brooklyn. N- F.
 Mir and Mrs. W. T. Curry recently spent several days with friends in Scotland
 Mrs. Fannie Banks of South Norwalk Is a guest at the home of Rev. Marcus Burr.
 Fire af Avery Place.
 At the home of Isaac c. Avery one day a short time ago fire caught from sparks from the ell chimney and was making rapid headway when discov- cred. One rafter and plate were burnt off and there was a large hole fin the roof The meE folks were at homo and quickly formed a bucket brigade and the flames were subdued.
 Miss Clara Gillette is substitute teacher in district No. 8 for a few weeks.
 Deacon James Y. Thomas gave a very interesting talk on Foreign Im- migration at the Sunday school Sum- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
VOLUNTOWN
Court Liberty's Instaiiation-Men1be ship 94 and Fund Sf ,60o-Party for Morris Anderson.

Court Liberty. No. 13s. F. of A. held well attended meeting at their hall Monday evening, at which these officers were installed by Deputy G. c. R. c. Mcguire: Chief ranger. Noah ]. Du- pont; sub-chief ranger, Stephen B. Sweet; treasurer, Ohzim Boucher; financial secretary, Thomas Mcdonald; senior woodward, William Monsees; junior woodward, Joseph Ritchotte; senior beadle, N. P. Lewis; junior beadle, Philip Boucher; lecturer, Frank LaIAberte:. trustee for three years. William Ritchotte. At the close of the business session the committee on en- tertainnent passed sandwiches, coffee and cigars, and a pleasant social even show the court to be in prosperous condition, with 8 membership of 94 and a balance in the treasury of s1,- soo.S3.
 Birthday Party.
 Friday evening a number of young friends of Master Morris Anderson gathered at his home to assist him in celebrating his 14th birthday. Music and games were the entertaining fea- lures which made the evening pass
 Walter Hatch, for many years col 1ector at St. Thomas church, closed his services with the year 1912 owing to his health Thomas Mcdonald has
 Many from here attended the open ing of the superior court in Norwich Tuesday, being called at witnesses in the case of John F. Gardner, charged with murder Of Eugene Frazier.
 Miss Christina Briggs and her guest, Miss Mary Whitaker, left Sunday for Baltic to resume their studies at the Academy of the Holy Family.
 Morris Anderson and Richard Her bert, students at the Norwich Free Academy returned to their studies Monday after spending their holidays at their homes here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
SOUTH LYME
Happenings of the Week-Personal
 ltema

Mrs. c. H. Warehouse and daughter, Helen. have returned from two weeks visit in Mystic.
 Miss Edith Huff has resumed her duties as teacher in the 7th school district Miss Huff spent her vacation at the home of her parents in Vest boro Mass.
 Miss Wilhelmina Douglass was re- cent guest of relatives here.
 J. D. s. Fhler and James Slate were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. W. c. Slate.
 Working for Signal Department.
 F. R. Peck is at present working for the signal department. MT. Peck has been dh poor health for some time. Miss Elizabeth P. Slate was tho guest of her parents over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. F. c. Payne and MT. and Mrs. W. c. Slate attended the funeral of Captain Frank Manwaring at Black Point Tuesday.
 Charles Pendleton was called to Westbrook on account of his sisters death.
 Mrs Thomas Ldtt1eheld has been making lengthy visit with her cous- in, Mrs. Sidney Chappell of Greene vile.
 Mrs. W. c. Slate and son. William were recent visitors at Mrs. B. G. Smiths, in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
LIBERTY HILL
State Missionary Preaching to New church-OHieers Of Sunday School.

State Missionary Preaching to New
 church-Ofiieers of Sunday School.
 Rev. MT. Stewart, state missionary, occupied the pulpit here Sunday and conducted q communion service The has been at D. m, will In the future be at il a. m.. Sunday school follow ing.
 New Church Named.
 Last Sunday was the fourth Sunday service since the new church was or is the liberty Hin church It is ex- pected that MT Stewart will be here for a few Sundays. He Is a very in terestinE speaker.
 The Sunday school held it's annual business meeting Sunday. The follow ing year: Superintendent, Raymond Mofiztt: assistant superintendent, Mrs. John L. James; secretary and treas urer, Mrs J. George Clark; organist, Mrs. Raymond Moff1tt-
 A prayer and praise meeting was held k Wednesday evening at 7-45 o'clock
 Miss BIyra Mofdtt resumed teaching the district school Monday after two weeks vacation
 Manchester to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs F. A. Verpianck-
 MrB. Hattie Fl. l.. Starkweatfer Is a Norwich visitor
 s c. E. Election.
 The c. B. society has elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing six monthss President Everett Pavson- and treasurer. O. W. Guriey.
 Mrs Herbert F. Gillette of wfnsted. a former resident. attended church here Sunday and called ON friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
LISBON

MT. and Mrs. J. B. Palmer were in Groton Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. PalmeT's sister in law, Mrs. Ann Af. Morgan, widow of Capt John A. Morgan.
 Most of the schools in town opened Monday after a holiday vacation of two weeks. The school in district No. opened Tuesday with Miss Don- nelly of Cobalt teacher. Miss Bessie CraTy, who taught the fall term, is teaching in Wethersie1d.
 Rev. F, A. Fuller being unable to preach Sunday the pulpit was occu- pied by Key. J., ". Payne of Jewett City.
 New Trustee Elected.
 At the annual church meeting held recently Victor Campbell was elected trustee for three years. All other ofH- eers were reelected,
 During last Fridays gale the wind played several freaks in various parts of the town. Chicken houses were haoved from their foundations, corn house was blown over, 8 woOdshed unfeofed, apple trees broken and bricks blown fs0Ha chimnsys.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
SALEM
Surveyors Start Work on State Road to Hartferd-Teaohsrs Return After Holidays.

Only two patrons of route No. sent packages by parcels post on Jan. 7, the f1l'Et day of the new system for the rural population.
 Miss Viola J. Lewis of Columbia ar rived in town Saturday and is board ing at the home of MT. and Mrs. Loren Rathhone.
 Miss Josephine Hart of Montville is at the home of MT. and Mrs. James Lane after spending the midwinter holidays at the home of her parents.
 Miss Eva M. Standish is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. s. A. Miner after spending her vacation at her home in Westchester.
 Mrs. Thomas Murray has returned from a lengthy visit with relatives in New London.
 Henry Darling has returned to New London after spending his vacation at the home of his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Ambrose Darling.
 Charles Sweet of North Lyme spent several days this week at the home of Joseph A. Rix.
 Miss Harriet R. Lane has returned midwfnter holidays with her parents in town.
 Attended Ministers Meeting.
 Rev. T. A. Williams was in New London Tuesday attending the meeting of the Congregational ministers
 Charles w. Harvey is doing jury duty in Norwich this week. Bantam are in town visiting at the home of William B. Kingsley.
 Mrs. T. A. Williams, Mrs. J. Ray mond Douglas and Mrs. William May nard and little daughter Evelyn have been i'll this week. but are improving.
 Surveying for State Road.
 Surveyors are in town this week surveying for the new state road from New London to Hartford. They are boarding at the home of Charles s. Ray.
 William Darling and F. R. Bailey were Colchester callers Monday even ing.
 The new town school board met In the Central school Thursday evening.
 The Sunday evening services on Jan. 12 will be led by the lookout commit tee of the Y. P s. c. E.. chairman, Nathaniel Clark. Topic, Become a Chr1stian-Why Not? Matt. 4: 1T-2s.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
NORTH sTONINGTON
Evans JosIin Marrfa1e-Leaf of Cake
 Sent by Parcels Post.

Rev. Lucian Drury. pastor emeritus of the local Baptist church. supplied the pulpit Sunday.
 Rev. F. M. Hellister attended the county Congregational ministers con- ference at New London Tuesday.
 William W. Evans, state supervisor of schools for this town. was married Jan. ', in Worcester. Mass, to Miss Mary E. Joslfn.
 The schools opened Monday for the winter term.
 Cake by Parcels Post.
 Parcels are being despatched by post each day from the local postof1ce. In this way a loaf of cake was sent to Wisconsin for 16 cents postage
 The NLadies' society of the Baptist church held sewing meeting at the home of Miss Martha Rogers Thurs day.
 Installation of officers for the coming year was held at the grange meeting Friday evening. Following the exer- cises, refreshments were served
 Frank L. Lathrop of Norwich was in town Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11

Rev. C. L. French preached Sunday from Philippians g.: l2-14. The sac rament of the Lords supper was ad- ministered at the close of the morn ing service.
 At the session of the Sunday school the school was reorganized. The sec- retary and treasurer gave a very fav- orable report of the work of the school for the past year. The following off1- cers were elected: President Rev. c. L. French; vice president. F. F. Park CT: secretary, Mrs. E. F. Comstock; assistant secretary. Miss Jessie M. sehoifield; treasurer, Miss Jessie M. Schoif1eid; superintendent, Deacon J, c. Fellowes: assistant, Mrs. John Lynch; organist. F. F. Parker: assist ant, Evelyn .Comstoek; collectors. Pauline Glasbrenner. Susie Home, Bell Ringer, Chester cenasteek: executive committee, Mrs, J. c. Feliowes, Mrs. c, l., French, Mrs. John Lynch, Mrs, F, c, Setelfieid and Mrs. E. F. Com- stock, Tlis c, H, meeting was led by Mrs, F o. Schelfeid, topic. The Ideal Christian; 1, His Conservation. Mark 1z; 2S-34, It bsinS enumeration msss-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
FTTCHVILLE
Children Gfven Holiday to Sec Uncle Torn and Little EVa-H- Name So-
 Tom and Little EVa-Holy Name Be-

School was closed Thursday after noon in the Sixth district to enable the children to attend Uncle Toms Cabin at Norwich.
 Planning Big Ball.
 Arrangements for the first annfver- sary grand ball to be given by the St. Johns Holy Name society have been completed. There is expected to be one of the largest crowds in attendance that has ever been present at & ball here. Several parties from Norwich have signif1ed their intention of being present
 Attended Funeral of Popular Lawyer.
 A large number from here were in Norwich Town Sunday attending the funeral of Charles A. Brady.
 John Kelley of Groton spent Sun day with his parents, MT. and Mrs Patrick Kelley.
 Mrs. Al KrolI and daughter of Nor wich have been guests of the formers aunt Mrs. Thomas Foley.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert G1aSsbrenner of Norwich were recent guests of Mir. Glassbrenner's aunt, Mrs. Mary Mara
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
MOEIECAN
Postponed Christmas Tree sucesss-
 Persona1 Heras.

The members Of the Sunday school held their annual Christmas tree Mon day night, which was enjoyed by a good audience. The room was prettisy decorated. The exefctses consisted of singing and recftatfons, after which the Chrfstnaas tree was tnl0aded and many presents were sdistrfbtted to bottl young and old. E.
 Charles Mathews kfffed two nice spring pigs last They weighed E66 pounds,
 Mrs. Harris Of Norwich vas fhe
 Mrs. Langenbaeh of Norw1ch was the guest Sunday of MT, and Mas, Hunter.
 Mrs. Dofbeare and Mrs, Avery were in Uncasville this week /
 MT. Rush and family hawe closed ther house for the winter and geae ts sSDD- t5rs . &-s2zz
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
NORTH FRANKLIN

MT. and Mrs. Cleveland Carpenter of Weekapaug spent a few days re- gently with MT. and Mrs. A. L. Brown ing.
 Misses Helen and Mi11ie Ward and Mrs Reuben Manning and children spent Tuesday with Mrs. Imogene Ar mold of Willimantic.
 Miss Florence A. Hoffman was 8 guest Sunday of Miss M. s. Allen of Norwich
 Charles Ladd of Baltic recently spent a few days with his daughter, Mrs. Jerry Mahoney.
 James H. Hyde and A. R. Race were in Hartford several days this week.
 Mrs. Jennette Hoffman and her granddaughter. Florence J. Redwood, have been i'll with grip
 Miss Florence A. Hoffman spent Sunday in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
LEONARD. BRIDGE
Mrs. Harriet Abell Remembered on
 9cth Birthday.

The honor of sending the first pack age by parcels post belongs to Mrs F. G. Stark.
 Miss Flora Spaulding has been spending several days with her aunt and uncle, MT. and Mrs. c. G. Cobb, of Norwich.
 Manykat Social.
 The social held at the parsonage on New Years night was we'll attended. Miss Dorothy Gould, a. teacher on Babcock Hill, spent Sunday with Mrs. Charles Strong
 Miss Lena Manwaring, Miss Lavfnia Kneeland and Mrs. L. Spaulding were recent visitors in Norwich
 soth Birthday.
 Mrs. Harriet AbeH observed her seth birthday Jan. 8th-@ She was ram em- bered with a shower of postcards from her friends and neighbors.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
GARDNER LAKE

Mrs. Sidney Do1beare recently vfs- tted relatives and friends in New Lon don.
 Norwich.
 Frank Lathrop of Bozrah called on local friends a few days ago.
 Miss Ethel Champlin has returned to Hartford after & weeks visit with her parents.
 Hon. Lewis Latimer comm enced his duties at Hartford Jan. T..
 Arthur Friedman returned Monday after a trip to New York.
 The Misses Boynton returned to Pal mertown Monday after spending the holidays with their parents
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
LEFFINGWELL

MT. and Mrs. Warren Thompson and daughter and Miss Nellie Gef1ngwel1 of FItchvi1te called on local friends Sunday.
 eraI of her aunt at South Windham Wednesday.
 Members and friends of the Phila- thea class of the Baptist church met at the parsonage Tuesday evening for a social Games were played and light refreshments served
 Miss Gertrude Ward of Norwich was st her home Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
ing the roll was called by the sec retary. Miss Evelyn Comstock.
 Annual Church Meeting.

Annual Church Meeting.
 The annual church meeting and roll call of the Congregational church was held in the chapel Tuesday. Jan. at II a'c1ock a. m-, Rev. c. l.. French pre- siding. The minutes of the last meet ing were read by the clerk and were approved. The report of the clerk and treasurer were read and accepted These officers were elected for the en- suing year, Clark and Treasurer, Dea.- con J. c. Fellowes; church commit tee. Mrs. F. c. Scholfield, Miss Jessie M. Scholfield, Mrs. J. c. Fellowes. Af- ter the business meeting dinner was served by. the members of the Ladies Social union. This was followed by a short devotional service and the call- ing Of the roll by the clerk. 14 respond ing to their names in person and three by proxy.
 New Teacher Secured. Miss Mary A. Olnstead, teacher of the Montville Center school having re- signed at the close of the term the school was taught last week by Miss May Chapel of Lake Konomoe. The school opened this week with Miss Grace Thompson of New London as teacher.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
PRESTON
Fifty Eriey illustrated Lse<ure-Mis-
 sfonafy Meeting.

About fifty listened to the lecture with steTeoptfcon views on innmiera- ton to the United States by Rev. l.. n. Kenneston at the Congrexaffona1 church Sunday evening.
 Miss Bessie F. CFary left Sunday for Wetharsdead. where she is to teach { Missionary Barrels Appreciated. I The Ladies' Aid saeiety of the Gen. gregaff0nai ehurch met with Mrs G. " Shedd Thursday afternoon About twenty Were present. Mrs. L, M Ken- ,esten read reports froa the missionary schools in the south, to which the bar fe1s; were sent, which showed the gifts were much appxeeiai ed, Sandwiches SHks end e21tss wsfa SsFys4
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
OAKDALE

Annual Church Meeting-Fourteen Re- spond in Person and Three by Proxy to Roll Gall.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-02-12

were put in each boat it would require
315 vessels to carry the grain. 1t
would be practically impossible for
these boats to make a parade, even
though attached together, in less than
SO miles "How do you happen to
know I'll these figures" he was ask
ed. oh" replied the manager, who
was a veteran at the grain business,
II like Ito get the cold figures into
such shape that l can tell my visitors
and friends in language that they may
see what the figures mean. See those
spouts that go into that boat? We
can put enough grain into that boat
to capsize it. One day a captain came
in and said to me, You can't get us
loaded with grain any too quick 4
told Him ! thought we could but he
held we couldn't. We opened the
spouts. The boat turned as though
it had had SO many guns discharged
broadsidc and it was all we could do
to stop the grain before the boat was
capsized. On some Of the elevators
the spouts, when running full blast,
discharge 500 bushels per minute
EACH" Il didn't realize that you could
handle grain SO rapidly even in
emergency" said Mr.. Smith. "Well,
there must be some facilities to han
die 1885, 00, 900 bushels of grain in one
season." returned the manager. can
other interesting part of the handling
Of this grain is the financial end in
volved. Duluth's bank clearings
have jumped from $1S2,200,000 to
1898, 0O0, 1000, or an>increase OF 36 per
cent, which is more Of all increase
than any city of Dultuth's size for the
year 1912" The time for the trip
growing short they We're compelled to