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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1913-05-29
BIG VOTING CONTEST.

The voting contest which Manager
Turner is staging at the moving
picture shows is rapidly narrowing
down to a contest between four or
five Linton ladies'. At the present
writing Mrs. C. O. Smith is in the
lead, but she has some close seconds,
and. as there is a large number of
votes not yet turned in. the comlex-
ion of the vote may he materially
changed at the wind-up. AT present
the vote stands as follows:
Mrs. C. o. Smith ............ 1913
Miss Zelda iiageman. ......... 81
Mrs. Bcrthenu 27
Miss Lucy Sher 81
Votes not yet in ......>..... $50
Remember that all votes will
count up to and including Saturday
night. June 7th. The person hav-
ing the highest number at that time
will be gwen a $l0-gold piece by the
management. Every ticket pur-
chased to the show at night will re-
ceive vote. Tickets purchased in
lots of five or more. in advance. will
secure two votes for each ticket so
purchased. Pick your favorite and
help her to win the money. ADV.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1913-05-29

Call on Charles B. Carley, county
judge. for final proofs and filings. =
Advertisement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-13

laughing softly to himself at inter- vals-all of which he explains by say Ing that is merely a natural expres- sion of joy after an escape like his.
 He has almost forgotten the horri- ble harrangues and ghastly expert ences with his former wife, for he is constantly in the society of Arthur and Shirley. He has learned that it is more blessed to exist unrecognized within the aura of woman's pure soul than to be the exclusive posses sor by divine and civil law of a female who is not worth while.
 At frequent intervals he Is heard to quote from the famous ballad, ''If you want man to appreciate Heaven, just give him a taste of Hen.''
 And when Freddie is summoned from the woes of earth into the un- certainties of the Great Beyond, he vii go straight to Heaven. MO yawn- ing inferno or torturous purgatory vii be his portion-he has had his here.
 ought to know, for am Freddie.
 (FTNEE)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-13
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

If rubber sponge is wearing to pieces make a back of Turkish towel ing put the pieces into it, sew it up and it will be practically a new sponge.
 TO clean carpets, take one gill of turpentine and one of ammonia and shake well. Put two tablespoonfuls to pet.
 When mayonnaise dressing separates it is sometimes because too much salt has been added to the eggs, or the oil may have been dropped too fast.
 To prevent a glass or cup from cracking when boiling mixture is poured into 1t, try putting a silver spoon in and pouring the mixture on it.
 If moths have gotten into a carpet. work powdered borax into the carpet wherever there is sign of the in- sects and scatter it under the furni- ture.
 The value of fruit juice for the bet torment of the physical condition is no longer a question, but a fact, there fore no breakfast Is right without fruit.
 If the house Is infested with ants, dip a sponge into sweetened water. The ants will cluster upon it. and you can drop the sponge, ants and all, into hot water.
 Hang a small bag on the kitchen door and put the wee ones overshoes, cap and gloves in it. He will soon learn to put them away when he comes in from play.
 Patent leather shoes should be care fully wiped off with a soft cloth when they are removed. and then a few drops of olive oil should be rubbed into them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-13
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10

tailed hawk last week which had a foot inches spread from wing tip to tip. The hawk was shot on the wing with a 32 caIiber rifle. This is the second hawk young Wheeler has shot lately.
 Charles Ladd of Norwich visited his daughter, Mrs. J. Mahoney, last week.
 Fred Ortman of Norwich was a re- cent visitor at $ N. Hyde's
 Herbert Wheeler, Ir, visited w. E. Bassett and family in Norwich last week
 H. A. Wheeler and family spent Sat urday evening in Baltic.
 Guest from Germany.
 Prof. Arthur Abel has just come from Germany to visit relatives and friends in this country He was visitor in Franklin Monday and Tuesday, the guest of MT and Mrs S. N. Hyde With him was his father and brothers Edward and Leonard Abel Prof Abel was a visitor here ten years ago. Pro- lessor Abel spent his boyhood days in Franklinn and he has not forgotten it nor his friends. because he is one of Berl5ns best viclinists He plays in all the grand operas in Berlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
OAKDALE
Delegates to North Stonington Meet ing Chosen-Church and Personal Items.

Rev C. L. French, pastor of the Congregational church, spoke on Sun day from the words found in II Tim. 3. ?. and I Cor, 10, A. The sacrd- ment was observed at the close of the morning service.
 The C. E, service in the evening was omitted so that those who wished could have the opportunity of attend ing the C. E. rally meeting at the Un- ion Baptist church in PalmertoWn.
 Delegates Chosen.
 Deacon and Mrs. T. c. FeIowes, Mir, and Mrs F. c. Scholdeld have been chosen delegates to represent the Congregational church at the second annual meeting of the New London association of Congregational church es and ministers to be held with the church at North Stonington Tuesday, May Is.
 C. K, Gordon and family have moved from their farm ou Raymond Hill to PatmertOWn. MT. Gordon will he em~ poEed by the C, M. Robertson com pany,
 F. N. Johnson has moved to Pc quot lie has obtained employment at Palmer Brothers company's quilt mill,
 c. 1T. Bradford has had a large frame building moved the past week from the C F. ScholfeId place to his place across the way. E. Carter S5 Son of Paln1ertoWn were the con tractors.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
ASHWlLLE.
Farmers Planting Many Potatoes This
 Season.

Mr. Edwards, superintendent, and men on the s. c. Eggleston farm here have finished planting three acres of potatoes and is still planting. The farmers are all planting more potatoes than usual, which means a cheaper price at harvesting.
 William Morgan spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents here and went back to work for Mir. Wheeler near Westerly.
 Mrs OIand and lady from New York are at her summer home here for 8 few days.
 While out for q drive Sunday after noon MT and Mrs E. s. Levine of C4lasgo called on Mrs. Julia A. Crumb
 Mrs F II. Clark was in Ledyard Sunday.
 The Misses Stearns Of Waterbury. after | weeks visit with their grand mother Mrs, Hannah Clark in Led yard are visiting this week with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs Fdgar Fl, Clark. in RixtoNu.
 Moves F.ccleSton of RixtoWn WAS working a stewart's Hill the first of he week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
CLARK'S Us
Pupils Hang May Baskets to Teach
 ors--Eusy at Felt Mil.

Misses MErdeH and Eftte Maine were in PawcatueI Thursday, to visit their sister Carrie.
 Orville Chesbrough was the guest of J. P. C Non Carisburg at the Glen re- gently
 Mrs. H. F. Palmer and Mrs. $. F. Palmer were recent callers in Brad ford, and on Mrs G ". Bardick. MT Burdicks mother, Mrs. Frances Mil Ter. who had been very i'll with pleu- risy, was much better,
 The Miracle of Spring
 The annual miracle of leaf and bloom has commenced, and 9 ride through the country is very enjoyable
 May Baskets fer Teachers.
 Misses Bentley and Thompson, the young ladies who teach the public schools in this village and Laurel Glen, who board with Mir. and Mrs. E, P, Lewis, received May baskets freB4 their young friends Monday evening.
 Felt Company Busy.
 The Federal Felt company is making felt hats for the fall trade. If the tariff act does not hand them out a lemon they will probably make some profit.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS
HANOVER
Address to Juniors illustrated by Curos -CampbeII- Lambertson Marriage Ball Games.


 At the Junior Endeavor meeting on Saturday Mrs Eggleston of New Lon don spoke tO the children, illustrating with curios from mission lands At the close of the meeting 8 social was enjoyed by the children. Ice cream and cake were served
 Meeting of Sunday School.
 The second quarterly meeting of the Sunday school was held Monday even ing at the home of Mir. w. S. Lee Plans were discussed and committees appointed for the coming quarter
 Meeting of Y. P. S. c. E.
 The monthly business meeting of the Y F. $. (. E. was held Sunday evening. Reports were heard from the secretary and treasurer. IL was voted to take the c F. World for the use of the society at large
 4 neting of the Ladies' Guild is to be held Monday afternoon, May r. at 3 o'clock in the yestry. Plans are to be made for the conference, May 21.
 Married at Baltic.
 William Campbell and Miss Euza Lambertson of Versailles were recently married in Baltic by Rev. Joseph R. Smith
 Mrs. Paul Bressino and Airs. ". C. Harrison visited Mrs Marx Lyon at the Bact1us hospital Tuesday and found her condition Ur Urchan9ed.
 Patrick McShean has moved back to Hanover
 A new floor has ben laid in the spin ninS room of the Airlie mills South Nindhana Won The Hanover Athletic club was de- feated on the home grounds by South Windham last Saturday by the score of , to .. The batteries were: For South Nindhaln Fisher and Scribper; for the H. A. C., Croft and BalckRem
 The Baltic Rosebuds were beaten by he school team, 10 to 7.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
C[1SlEN
Meeting of Ladies' Aid soeisty-Thrss Gray Squirrels Adopted by a Mother Cat.

The first sample of Connecticut river shad was received here Monday morning.
 Elisha L. Waterman, who has been seriously ill at the hospital in Willi- mantle, is improving.
 The Ladies Aid society met with Miss Hattie M. York Tuesday after noon.
 One local resident has changed his place of residence three times this spring. The saying is that the third move is as bad as a fire.
 MT. and Mrs. William T. Curry are spending a few days with friends in Springfield. Mass.
 Cat Adopts Squirrels.
 A while ago a farmer while afieId found a burrow containing a trio of young gray squirrels and took them home, leaving them in basket in the kitchen. He was surprised a short Clme later to find them missing It was found that the family cat had car riad and added theTn to her brood of young kittens, The EatGirrols gre thrlv- ing and seean contented with their new foStefm ther.
 Tn the overture the principal singer at the bird concert that began as the clock was striking 1 one morning was RHet. Robin, Later he WAs assisted by his brother, English Robin The full chorus Was 3 myriad of sonwstsrs
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
HAMBURG
Pupils of Sterling City School Keep Flower Caiendar-M others Day Programme at Grange.

Mrs Fred Pitts and family of Wind ham spent the past week with Mrs. titts' parents, MT. and Mrs. Lyman Harding.
 Mrs. Annie Lord of Saybrook was the guest of her sister, Miss Carrie Bill, the first of the week.
 TheIma and Hamilton Bill of Deep River spent the week end with their grandparents, MT. and Mrs. l.. Bill
 Miss Ida Harding has been teaching in Pleasant Valley this week as Miss Daniels father is i'll.
 Pupils Flower Collection.
 4 list of wild flowers brought to school in March and April by the pu piis of the Sterling City school, Miss Marion F.. Stark teacher. includes pus- sy willow March 3: tag alder 10th; hazelnut 10th; skunk cabbage, 11th; white birch and black birch. 18th red maple, 2+th; dandelion, April 1st- shad blows. 4th early saufrage, coWsllp. ChicllWeed and Indian tobacco, 7th: arbutus. Sth: Quaker ladies, 9th: white violet and five finger, 14th: common chiCkweed, 18th; gill over the ground lSth spice wood 9th. wood anemone and purple violet 2ist straw berry, 23d; high hucl1leberry. dogeooth violet meadow blue violet, sweetfern, yellow rocket (Canade wild turnopD, 18th; blOodroOt, adaers tongue, rock maple rue anemone, red SOrreL 26tnt Jack m the pulpit, green lowered nlGweed sassafras, 29th: early meadow parsnip 25th columbine, blue lobelia, ground nut (dHarf ginsinG(. 30th.
 Mothers Day Programme,
 1t the last meeting of Lyme grange a mothers day programme was pre- sented
 White flowers will be displayed on mothers Sunday, May 11th.
 Mir. and Mrs, Ray Harding, with 3 party of friends, attended the enter tainmeRt at Saybrook Wednesday even ing, given by the Camp Fire girls,
 Mrs William Sawyer visited her son at Corufield Point last Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
NORTH FRANKLIN
Herbert Wheeler Shoots Red Tailed Hawk-Arthur Abel Home from Ger many.


 Miss Jessie Campbell of Colchester spent two days this week with Mrs. Frank Redwood
 Mrs. Emma Cox entertained recently her son, Alton Cox of Groton, and her sisters, Mrs. Nellie Ladd and Mrs. Will Cummins and children, of Williman- tic.
 Mir. and Mrs l.. A. Browning and A. R. Race and family were Sunday Vis- itOrs in New London.
 Arthur Arnold of W1llimantic spent Thursday with his sister. Mrs. Reuben Manning.
 Miss Helen Ward and Master Walter Jordon CT Wilimantic were calling or friends recently.
 W. P. Iillie of this place. accompan- ted by lis daughters. Amy and Alice of Willimantic and niece, Miss Clara Card of Hartford spent day recent ly ~ith their aged mother and grand mother, Mrs Elizabeth Lillie of Leb- an0n
 Mise MarFarette Young of south Coventry visited Miss Ethel Browning on Thursday and Friday.
 Herbert Wheeler, IT,, shot l large red
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
Birthday Party.
NORTH LYME

Miss Olive Stark ef Middletown was home over Sunday.
 Miss Emily Stark was a Hartford visitor Tuesday
 Mir. and Mrs. Lawrence Raymond of Montyile visited at James BaSmond's Sunday,
 Mrs. Julia Chapel of Lyme Is expect ed at W. NJ. Sisson's this week. for the summer
 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rogers and Mrs. Durlliu were in New London Wednes- day,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
New London County ROAD SOCIETY
 fGfnnfrcrfn,l
Programme for Grange Meeting-Col- lection Voted for Omaha Congrega- tionsl Church.

Osmore Buddington- of Schenectady. N. Y, has been the guest of his uncles here.
 Mrs Archie Fletcher of Westerly has been staying with her aunt Mrs HOr- ace Brink for a few days
 Miss Grace L. Chesebroueh of Prov 1oeuCe has gone to Westerly to visit her sister, Miss Nan Chesebrough af- ter spending a week at Mrs. Eugene PalT1er's-
 home at Meriden.
 Grange Programme,
 The regular meeting of the grange elll he held next Wednesday, evening tH the church parlors. Miss Natalie Hazard Miss Grace D. Wheeler and X. C Hewitt are the committee and the subject for the evening is The Diff ferent Kinds of Machinery Which Are Most Useful Both Indoors and Out Music al singing win also be on the progTs mme.
 Reading Matter Sent.
 The ladies met at the church parlors for work Wednesday, barrel of lit erarUTs was 9 lso sent to Thorsby In stitute, Ala. for distribution.
 Rev Joseph Peacock who preached Sunday brought his little son with him.
 Mrs. Eugene Palmer returned from
 
 ter, Mrs. Stanley Johnson, is recover ing from her recent illness.
 At the Rocky Hill Congre egationaI church where Rev. c. B. Spaulding Jr. Is pastor fifteen were admitted to mem bership, twelve on profession of faith and three by letter.
 Harry Palmer has been on the mail route few days this week.
 Last Sunday a vote was passed at church to take a collection the first Sunday in June for the Omaha Con- Eregational church which was so bad Iy damaged by the recent cyclone. One member was dismissed from this church last Sunday to unite with the Baptist church in the borough.
 Delegates Named.
 The delegates appointed Sunday to attend the Congregational conference Gt the North Stonington Congrega- tionai church next Tuesday were Dea- con E. F. Williams dr. and Mrs. <. N- Williams and Mrs. Eugene Palmer, Eugene Edwards hns purchased new automobile
 Chester F.. Merrill of Nortn Stonins- ion visited his aunt, Mrs. J. E. Lord, recently
 Rev J- c. Farrows of Norwich Town, 2 former pastor here. had an interest Ing poem ln the Stcnington Mirror last week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10

Ransom Read, Miss Alice Kennedy and Miss Hattie Bradlaw
 The Ladies Aid society met at ths parsonage Thursday afternoon and in the evening served a baked bean sup per.
 The Ladies' Missionary society met Tuesday afternoon at the parsonage. The subject was China
 Hon. George Corey of New York is at the home of his sister, Mrs. Susan kanahan. Irving Collins of Central Village is , spending a few weeks with his aunt, ] Mrs. G. A. Kennedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
FRANKLIN
Handsome Varieties of Pansies at the
 Holton Place.

Mir. and Mrs r. Merrie and daugh- ter Marjorie were recent guests of Mir. and Mrs Fred Armstrong.
 MT. and Mrs Edward Lovett of VII Imantic were ~uests Sunday of MT and Mrs. Hermon Gager.
 MT. and Mrs. George L. Ladd enter tained on Monday evening Ira AbelI of Middletown, Arthur Abell of Berlin Germany, Edward AbeIl of PhlIadel- phia and Leonard of Bridgeport.
 LeWelIyn P. Smith ot Lebanon was Q recent Franklin visitor.
 Mrs. Mary J. Lovett and grand daughter. Viola SDauIding, have re- turned to Norwich after spending the week with Mrs Hermun Gager.
 Miss MiIlie Ward of Lebanon at tended church in Franklin on Sun day.
 Luther Holton has the finest collec- ton of pansies in this vicinity. having several hundred different varieties,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND.
C AZ -sR SAE-az--.
BeIa Lyon Pratt and Family Inspect
 Farm-Party on Birthday.

J. Frank Rogers and son Carl Rogers moved the household goods of Russel Webster to WetnersGeId last Friday.
 Miss Graves of Massachusetts is oc- cupying her summer residence in town
 Rev. T. A. Williams attended the semi-annual conference of the New London County Sunday School asso- citation in Croten last Thursday
 The soci@ and dance held in Grange hall last Friday evening was well at tended.
 Inspected Farm.
 Bela Lyon Pratt the sculptor ef Bos- ton with his wife and daughters spent several days of the week in town look ing over Music Vale farm. During their stay they were guests at the Hmlburt house.
 Winfield Hanney and son Wellesley visited relatives in East Lyme Sun day.
 NIT. and Mrs. Aipileus Nye and sons Franklin and AIpheus of Yantic were week end guests Of Mir and Mrs Sher- wood Miner
 Mrs. Cora Hanne4 and daughter Miss Catherine, were Sunday guests of rel ativeS in Montville
 George Riggs of Greepevi3le was a Sunday visitor al Crystal Spring farm
 MT. and Mrs. N. L. Clark entertained relatives from Colchester Sunday
 Mrs. Ernest L. Spencer IS visiting Mrs. Adelaide Spencer in Mantle
 Moses Chapman is visiting al the home of his daughter Mrs. " w Han neN.
 Darkey, the pet dog owned by Mrs. Chadwick which died last Saturday. was a valuable animal of the bulldog species and has been in the family fer F years.
 Birthday Party.
 Wellesley Hanney celebrated his 12th birthday last Saturday by entertain ing a number of schoo1mates at his home on the Essex turnpike Cake and ice cream were served during the afternoon.
 The Christian Endeavor service last Sunday evening was under the leader ship of Wibert H. Marvin.
 Gilbert Murray, Charles $. Pay and Charles Williams attended the ban quet given by the New London Busi- ness Mems association Monday The principal topic of discussion was the project of the development of the New London. Salem and Hartford turnpike.
 Gilbert J. Murray is doing jury duty in Norwich this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
Who is Going and Comine-Incidents Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties
CHESTERFIELD
May Basket Hung to Florence Powers Baptist Meetings to Reopen Sunday.

George Allen and Ely Clark spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of the latter's uncle. Richard Clark
 MT. and Mrs. William Clark were in Palmertown Thursday visiting their daughter. Mrs. Russell who is very ill.
 William Caulkins and son-in-law were callers in this place Sunday.
 Charles Ashcraft called on Allen Way Sunday
 A large party of young folks hung Florence Powers d May basket Tues day evening.
 Meetings to Open.
 The Baptist meetings will open for the season Sunday.
 Mrs. Benjamin Gallup and daughter Susan and Mabel and Mrs Joseph Button and daughter Bertha of Nor Wlch spent Saturday with Mrs But toh's brother, Edward Walden.
 Edward Walden was 8 business call CT in Norwich Saturday.
 Louis Chapman has juss purchased 2 handsome pair of mules
 MT. and Mrs. Avery and grandclil5 Gladys Morgan were guests cf Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chapman Sunday
 Miss GeorgiaBna Way of New Lon don spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in this place.
 Mrs. Julia Cooper who has been i'll al the home of her son. Edward Wal den. returned home Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
FITCHVMLE
Holy Name Society Has Requiem Mass
 Offered for Timothy Leary.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Fisk Sr, and their niece, Miss Elizabeth Sullivan, were recent visitors in Willimantic.
 Mrs. Christine GlaSsbrenner has r. turned to her home at Gardner Lake, after spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Nara
 John McManus of Arctic, R. l., is the, guest of his uncle John MoManus of FitchvilIe
 Mr and Mrs. John Hill and daugh- fer, Eimly. and MT and Mrs. Charles Williams of Norwich were recent guests of MT and Mrs Henry East land
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
LISBON
Church Appoints Delegates to North
 Storington Meeting.

Miss Rose1Ia Collins of Central vil- Ia se was a week end visitor at Mrs. G. X. kenn~dy'S
 London asSociatien to t,e held ju North Stoni1RIou. Tuesday, were appointed Sunday; Mrs, Victor Campbell. Mrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
Memorial Mase.

Members of the Holy Name society had a months mind requiem mass said at St. Johns church Friday morning for their late brother. Tim Othy J. Leary.
 Miss Annie MeManus Is the guest of friends in Jewett City.
 Henry Brown of Bristol Cone, and his sister. Mrs Clifford Cantlin of Providence. have returned to their homes, after spending few days with their parents Mir. and Mrs. John Brown
 Miss kati7rNn MeCarty and Miss May McManus were recent visitors in Jewett City