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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
ORD SPRINGS
Borough May Do It's Own sprnl<Iins
 Next Season-A Few BrowntaIl
 Moths Found-Miss Lester Resigne.

pr. Eveline Dickinson of Philadel- phia is visiting Mrs. c. F. Bard.
 Domenico DaDa1t of Westerly, R. L, has been visiting relatives in the bor- ough
 Mrs. Hattie Pomeroy of West Staff ford is i'll with tonsilitis.
 The first degree was worked on five candidates at 8. meeting of Court Oronoco, F. of A.. Thursday evening.
 Hospital Janiter.
 Raymond Ornsby has been appoint ed janitor at the Johnson Memorial hospital. MT. OFmsby was employed for five years at the state hospital at Concord, N. H., and is well qualified for Mrs. Robert Greeley has been i'll for several days at the Johnson hospital.
 Plan for Street SprinkIing.
 It seems probable that the sprinklfng of the streets will be done by the bor- ough next summer and the abutters assessed to pay the costs. The matter was discussed at the last meeting of committee of the Stafford Business Mems association which appeared at the meeting. The burgesses have al ready received a number of bids for the job.
 Going to Hartford
 Miss Helen Lester, soprano soloist at the Congregational church, is to resign and go to the Church of the Unity in ftdrlIOrd Aprn l. She will be Suc- eeeded by Mrs c. H. Moore.
 Current Events Programme.
 The Current Events club will meet Monday evening. The topic will be Iondon-Palaces, Parks and Public Squares, Westminster Abbey and St Paul's. The committee consists of Mrs. E. F. Leach Miss I. B. Russell, Mrs. F. G. Sanford Hostesses are Mrs. c. F. Beckwith, Miss Mabel Mey- CTS.
 An effort Is being made to secure a piano for the Johnson Memorial hos- pita1. There never has been any ruu- steal instrument at the institution and 1t is the desire of the executive con- r11ittee to secure one as soon as suffi- cient funds can be raised,
 The borough authorities are calling inc removal of snow and ice from the walks.
 Lsntes Devetiens.
 T4eftea deFo5i6ns will take place at St. Edwards afld Grace churches this lfridayl eye7aif1g, and at he Methodist church the sseohd ia fhe series of tn= fsFahAren services will be held. Rev. IihHood B. Curtis will tHHanet the services and will preach on The Heavenly Rene sal.
 File Sta ford grange wifi meet Tues day evening, WheH the subject ef the ieetufeF's PregFeHma will, be Great Men Bern iH February;
 Erewntaii Msths. < fas 3FslVH tai fissaffs ia the west HaFt ef ffa tssFH have baeH FaBerted H5 inspectors Nhe recently visited this
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
STONINGTON
Change in High School Session Heurs Regulars Win at PoeI-Rsv. w. E. Bates Addresses Mems Club.

At business meeting of the Mis- tuxet club one member was elected. 4 change has been made in the hours of the Stonington High school session, owing to the new trolley schedule.
 Gone to Golden State.
 Mrs. F. B. Noyes. who has spent the mia for 8 stay of several weeks. She is in a party consisting of Mrs E. M. Phelps, Mrs. E. B. Mcclellan and Mrs Marjory Emory and two children.
 Rev. and Mrs. George B. Spa1dfng of Rocky Hill, Conn, are guests of Rev. and Mrs. Dwight C. Stone.
 Miss Prudence Fairbrother is spend ing the week in Hartford, a guest of her sister. Mrs. Karl Refche on Weth- ersfield avenue.
 Paweatuck Meeting.
 The fourth fellowship meeting of the Congregational church, held at Pawcatuck Wednesday, was largely intended. Rev. George B. Spalding of Rocky Hill, a former pastor of the Stonington Road church, preached the Mrs. Frank O. Grandy was a visitor in Norwich Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Leroy Holmes have moved from Cutler street to the John Wennmaker house in the velvet mill district.
 Regulars Won.
 The regular team and a scrub team played pool at the Mistuxet club Tues day evening. The regulars won by score of 139 to 101
 Low Temperatures.
 February 10th of last year was the coIdest day of the winter, the tI1er- nometer recording $ below zero; the 10th this year is said to be about the coldest day of this winter and the mercury showed degrees above zero at Stonfngton. i. Thursday morning the thermometer registered above.
 Addressed Mems Club.
 The Mems club held very interest Ing session Thursday evening in Bray Mystic gave a most interesting lecture, followed by social hour with refresh meflts.
 Boat Broker F. NJ De1agrange has purchased the building on Hyde street of the estate of James H. Brown, that was one time used bE the late Edward Doty as marble shop.
 Ice has been harvested at the pof1d at Stonington Manor Inn for use on the premises.
 Skating is being enjoyed by the young folks.
 William Brennan and family will move to Providence March l.
 Judge E. B. Hinckley was In Hart ford Wednesday. attending the annual assembly of Connecticut's probate judges.
 Toe on the Bay. Tee formed cn the bay as fur south
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
international Boundaries Underground

The fixing of new frontiers is always difficult, and will be much more so in the Balkan case. where not two but five territories have to be delimited. It is no mere matter of map, compass and ruler. Where the country is fiat much can be done by these simple means, but where it Is mountainous like the Balkans it involves infinite trouble. The frontier line must be straight and simple as possible to facilitate the task of guarding it against invasion and smueoling. In noun tainous country this is impossible, and so we often see, as in the case of the southern frontier of Germany, the line running in zigzags along the top of the Alps. This difficulty is increased when the mountains happen to be rich in minerals. The rival claims have to be settled by an equitable distribution of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
NOANk
Valentine Social Given by D. of A. Boy Scouts to Entertain Friends Drew -Babcock Marriage.

The Daughters of America held a pretty Valentine social at the lodge rooms in Mechanics hall Wednesday evening, which was attended by a large number of members. The dec orauons and games were suitable to Valentine day A pleasing pr ogramme was prepared by the ladies who form ed the committee.
 The Boy Scouts will entertain their friends and give demonstration of the progress made in their work on the evening of March Sd.
 Married in Norwich.
 Joseph Drew of this village and Miss Dorothy Babcock of Westerly were married this week in Norwich. They will make their home in this village. where MT. Drew is in business.
 Rev. w. T. Aiken of Sylvan street has been entertaining Rev. Mr Naples don of SuffieId.
 ". T. spicer of spicer avenue is vis- ting his son, Elihu, a student at Wor- cester, Mass.
 Captain and Mrs. Charles T. Potter of Norwich have been visitine> rela- tiEes in the village.
 Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Potter have been confined to their home for some days by grip.
 Mrs. William Henderson of Mystic has returned home. after a visit to her mother, Mrs. Otis Douglas.
 Ready to Cut Ice.
 The ice on the Rathbun pond is be- ing marked, and. cutting will begin there today The ice is of fine quality.
 Briefs ard Personals.
 Noank Social union has a Valentine affair this evening in Palmer hall.
 MT. and Mrs. A. R. Meister have re- turned from visit in Perth Amboy, N. J.
 William Swan of Pearl street has returned from a visit with friends in Providence, his former home.
 Mrs. Albert Fitch has been visiting friends in Groton.
 Captain Warren Wilcox of Spring street is in failing health.
 Mrs. Prue Chesebro of New Haven Is visiting her sister. Mrs. Kate Adams. Miss Abbie Fish Is engaged In 8 mar l1et In New London
 Mrs. John Branch of Mystic has been visiting relatives here
 The barkett,ali teab of the village will meet the lsSd Go. Of Fort Terry at inc fort on Washihgton's birthday, Benjamin Ward has been visiting in Providence.
 Aii- and Mfs. Rodney Singer are vis- iting in GreehPert.
 Mrs. Lena Frazer has been visiting friends in New f.tsad6n,
 Miss Flora Morrison of Reeiueaaeiz has been visiting her parents eh Main street.
 Wasersufy.-HepTesen William
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14

place in search of them. None are re- ported in other sections of the town.
 Mrs William A. Thompson and son Merton have been i'll with grip for the past week.
 To Tear Down Block.
 Peter Spear has moved from the Foster stone block to Arnold's block ing dfvested of its doors. windows and plumbing material, and the work of tearing it down to make room for the new building will begin at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
he Gold Dust 7lOi51s'
 >9 Philosophy AE

HOES it friends that womans labor \ endsthat is. if she's inclined to be trife stubborn
 constantly Some housewives glory in the thought that battles must be re-fough.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
First Aid fo The Housesvife

Mrs Smith Brown thus certain that Gold Dust helps to minimize the number of back-aches and sighs
 The Gold Dust Tino forever o with dirt and trouble foil They each morning the top after nea stop
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14

Theirs is to DO if NOT to DIE Theirsis to never question "why?" At kitchen tasks their talents shine; the floors they polish up are fine; in fact. DO matter where they go they leave spotless trail; and so. like sunshine. when the sky is grey they help to drive the clouds away.
 Each grain of Gold Dust also shares in cleaning up the house. hold wares: each mon if to,,cbea
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14

Watersury.-He Representative William E. Thenas was tile principal speaker at ban9uet sf the NeFHaIi Gaihsiie club at Nef~a1k Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14

as Stanton's dock. Lords Point, for the first time this winter
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
battles won must be re-fought.

This jingle is for those who try to smile at toll and reason Why" who will moi let the household cares crush down ife's other glad affairs. You'll find, where
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Opportunity is Knocking at Your Door

bond make fairy wand; each brush holds regal sway in driving drts dull away.
 M.1uAr.exZys.a
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-08-14

Miss Blake, curiously. II haven't
heard about any foot-race."
you tell her." said the man, with
another sigh, and hopeless gesture
that told the depth Of his feelings.
why. Slower hired fellow a couple
of months ago as horse-wrangler.
The man said he was hungry, and
made good impression, so we put
him on"
Here Slower slowly raised one boot
ed foot and kicked his other calf.
THE boys nicknamed him Humpy
Joe"
why. poor thing! Was he hump.
backed?" inquired Helen.
NO." answered Still Bill. Hump
back is lucky We called him Humpy
Joe because when 1t came to running
he could sure hump himself"
Soon after Joseph went to work."
Jean continued. "the Centipede OUTFIT
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-08-14

written as coon song. and wasn'
sung in good society. II he hadn'
been a guest, guess Willie would
have murdered him."
"Oh. Jack! You won't let Willie
murder anybody. not even Berkeley
while the people are here. will you 2
coaxed Miss Chaplin. anxiously.
What made you invite Berkeley
Fresno. anyhow" was the rejoinder
This is no gilded novelty to him. He
IL Western man."
Miss Chaplin numbered her reasons
sagely. I'm the first place-Helen
Then there had to be enough men to
60 around. Last and best, he Is the
most adorable man l ever saw at q
house-party. He's an angel at break.
fast, sings perfectly beautifully-you
know he was on the Stanford Glee
| Club"
"Humph!" Jack was unimpressed,
III you roped him for Helen Blake to
brand. why have you sent for Wally
Speed?"
We'll. you see, Berkeley and Helen
didn't quite hit it of, and Mr.. Speed
is-a friend Of Culver's." Miss Cha,
pin blushed prettily.
"Oh, see! l thought myself that
this affair had something to do with
you and Culver Covington, but l
didn't know 1t had lapsed into a sort
Of matrimonial roundup. Suppose
Miss Blake shouldn't care for Speed
after he gets here?"
"Oh, but she will! That's where
Berkeley Fresno comes in. When two
men begin to fight for her. she'll have
to begin to form preference, and I'm
sure it will be for Wally Speed. Don't
you sect"
The brother looked at his sister
shrewdly. 1T seems to me you
learned q lot at Smith,"
Jean tossed her head. "How ab.
surd! That sort Of knowledge il per
fectly natural for q girl to have"
Then she leased: But you admit that
my selection Of . chaperon was ex-
cellent. don't you. Jack?"
MRS. Keap and l are the best Of
friends" Jack averred. with supreme
dignity. I'm not in the market, and
. man doesn't marry q widow, any
how. It's too old and experienced q
beginning"
Nonsense! Robert Keap 10 only
twenty-three. Why. she hardly knew
her husband. even! It was one of
those sudden. impulsive affairs that
would overwhelm any girl who hadn't
seen q man for four years. And
then he enlisted in the Spanish War.
and was killed."
'Considerate chapl"
Roberta, you know. u my best
friend. after Helen. Do be nice to
her. Jack" Miss Chaplin sighed. n
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-08-14

= s1'd hate 30 think ~ said the fore
man. gloomily; then after a moment
during which the only sound was that
OF the mufied hoof-beats: well, what
We goin' to do about it,"
"Humph! I've laid awake nights
ngurin' that out. I reckon we'll Just
have to git another foot-racer and beat
Skinner. He amt the fastest in the
world"
THAT takes coin. We're broke"
"Mebbe Mr.. Chaplin would lend a
helpin' hand"
mo chance!" said Slower. grimly.
"Hes sore on foot-racin'. Says It dis.
turbs US and upsets our equilibrium. :"
Carara fetched a deep sigh.
Its YER bad ting, Senior. I DON
feel no worse wen my gran'mother
die"
The three men loped onward through
the darkness. weighted heavily with
disappointment.
Affairs at the Flying Heart Ranch
were not all to Jack Chapin's liking.
Ever since that memorable foot-race,
more than a month before, q gloom
had brooded over the place which
even the presence Of two Smith Col.
lege girls, not to mention that of Mr..
Fresno, was unable to dissipate. The
cowboys moped about like melancholy
shades. and neglected their work to
discuss the disgrace that had fallen
upon them. It was a task to get any
OF them out In the morning. several
had quit, the rest were quarreling
among themselves. and the bunk.
house had already been the scene of
more than one encounter, altogether
too sanguinary to have originated
from such a trivial cause as a foot.
race.
The master Of the ranch sought his
sister Jean. to tell her frankly what
was on his mind.
See here. Sis" he began, II don't
want to cast cloud over your little
house-party. but think you'd better
keep your friends away from my
men,"
why, what is the matter?" she de-
manded.
Things are at a pretty high ten.
sion just now, and the boys have had
two or three rows among themselves.
Yesterday Fresno tried to kid Will
lie about The Holy City, said it was
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-08-14

Is too bad the others couldn't come.
Yes, a small house-party has its
disadvantages. By-the-way, whats
that gold thing on your frock:"
IT'S a medal. Culver sent it t.
me-"
Another"
Yes. he won the intercollegiate
championship again." Miss Chaplin
proudly extended the emblem on its
ribbon.
i wish to goodness Covington had
been here to take Humpy Joes place. >
said the young cattle-man as he
turned 1t over. THE boys are tust
oroken-hearted over losing that pho
nograph."
Ill get him to run and win It back. y
Jean offered. easily.
Her brother laughed. Take my ad.
vice. Sis. and don't let Culver mix up
IN this game! The stakes are too
high. think that Centipede cook il
professional runner, myself. and II
our boys were beaten again-well, you
and mother and would have to move
out OF New Mexico, that's all. No
we'd better let the memory Of that
oefeat die out as quickly as possible
You warn Fresno not to joke about II
any more, and I'll take Mrs. Keap OF
your hands. She may be widow, she
may even be the chaperon, but III
do 1t; I will do It," promised Jack
for my sisters sake"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-08-14

AA"s AVA AsOoO Aot mTU. M0lDy O10
again tonight" said he. ITS sure
comm to hunnacaboo between him
and me. II somebody don't kill him
pretty soon. he'll wear out that ma,
chine before we git it back"
"Humph! 1t don't look like we'd
ever get it back" said Slower.
One Of the four sighed audibly, then
vaulting into his saddle. went Looping
away without waiting for his compan.
ions.
"Cloudy's sore because they didn't
play Navajo" said Willie. well,
don't blame EN- none for omittin' that
war-dance. 1t amt got the class OF
them other pieces. While it's devised
to suit the intellect Of an Injun. per.
haps 1t amt in the runnin' with The
Holy City, which tune is the sweetest
and sacredest ever sung"
Carara paused with hand upon the
neck Of his cayuse.
"Eet is not SO fine as The Baggage
Car in 'front.'" he declared.
ITS got 1t beat a mile!" Willie
flashed back. harshly.
Here. you!" exclaimed Slower, mo
arguments. We all have our favorites.
and 1t amt up to no individual to
force his likes and dislikes down no
other feller's throat" The other two
men he addressed mounted their bron.
cos stiffiy.,
II repeat" said Willie: "'The Holy
City, as sung by Mrs. Melby, is the
SWEETEST tune that ever hit these
parts"
Carara muttered something in Span
ish which the others could not under
stand.
They're all fine pieces" Slower OBJ
served, placatingly, when fairly out of
hearing of the ranch-houses. "You
boys have each got your preference.
Cloudy. bein' an 1njun, has got his,
and l rise to state that l like that
monologue, 'Silas on Fifth Avenoo,'
better than all of 'em, which amt
nothin' ag'inst my judgment nor
yours. When Silas says, The girl
opened her valise, took out her purse.
closed her valise. opened her purse,
took out a dime, closed her purse,
opened her valise, put in her purse,
closed her valise, give the dime to the
conductor, got nickel in change, then
opened her valise, took out her purse,
closed her valise-" Slower began to
rock In his saddle, then burst into q
loud guffaw, followed by his compan-
ions. Gosh! That's awful funny"
81! sly" acknowledged Carara, his
white teeth showing through the
gloom.
An it's just like a fool woman"
Uttered Willie. That's sure one
ridiculous line Of talk"
Still Bill' wiped his eyes with the
back Of bony hand. II know that
hull monologue by heart. but can't
never get past that spot to save my
soul. Right there bog down, COM
plete." Again he burst into wild laugh
ter. followed by his companions. II
don't see how folks can be 80 dam
funny!" he gasped.
IT'S natural to EN-. like warts" said
Willie: they're born with it, the
same as I was born to shoot straight
with either hand, and the same as
Mex was born to throw a rope. He
don't know how he does 1t. and neither
do l. Some folks can say funny things.
some can sing. like Missus Melby;
some can run foot-races, like that Gen.
tipede cook"
Carara breathed an eloquent Mex
lean oath.
DO you reckon he fixed that race
with Humpy Joe?" inquired Slower.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-08-14

Names Skinner" Willie observed.
1T sounds bad"
I'm sorry Humpy left US 90 sud-
den." said Still Bill. WED ought to
have questioned him. II we only had
proof that the race was crooked"
you can 90 gamble 1t was crooked, ("
the little man averred. Them Cent?
pede fellers never done nothin' on the
square. They got Hump Joe. and fixed
1t for him to lose 20 they could get
that talkin'machina. That's why he
pulled out"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-08-14
ne a Medal. Culver Sent II to Me-

ute . Medal. Culver Gent Il 70 Ne. !.
got his frame gradually into motion
again.
You're not looking we'll, Slower.
Are you mr. inquired Miss Chaplin.
Not physical" said the foreman.
checking the movement which had not
yet communicated itself the entire
length of his frame. Il reckon nv
sperret's broke. that's ALL"
Haven't you recovered from that
foot-racef"
Il have not. and never will, 90 lonr
as that ornery Centipede outdt has
got 1t on us."
Nonsense. Stover!"
What have they donef' inquired
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-08-14
CHAPTER II.

ELEM BLAKE was undeni.
ably bored. The sultry aft
ernoon was very long-long.
er even than Berkeley Fres
nos autobiography. and
quite as dry. 1t was too hot
and dusty to ride. SO she
took refuge in the latest
best seller" and sought
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-11-27
Electric Road From
Easley to Augusta

The G proposed electric road
from Easlcv to Augusta was
put upon business footing at
4 meeting in Abbcville Ia S t.
Wednesday night by the sclec-
ton Of Il board of corporators,
with power to act. The follow
ing men, selected from towns
on the proposed road, comprise
the board of corporators: Eas-
ley, JOS e.. Leach and w. @.
Smith; Anderson, j. II. Ander-
son and A. S. Farmer; Antre-
vile, S. j. Wakefield and "A NJ /.
Erwin; Abbevillc, Hon. w. N.
Graydon and Mayor G. G. Gam
brcll; Mccormick, j. j. An
drcws and II. j. Price; Edge
field, w. 2. Calhoun and O. p.
Bright.
Each town on tho route will
raise 500 for a preliminary ex-
pense fund.
About two hundred business
men attended the meeting, and
it is believed the road will be
built.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-11-27
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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-11-27
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