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The Washington times., 1913-06-01
Store Thieves Make
Two Effective Raids

Store thieves made two small hauls
In Southeast Washington last night.
Leopold Holds, of 400 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, reported to the po-
lice today that his store was entered
some time during the night by thieves
who broke a front window. Seven
boxes of cigars, a quantity of cigar
cites and baked beans to the value of
sl7, and 81 in change from the cash
drawer, were taken.
Nathan Shapiro, VINO keeps store
at 1lO9 Ninth street southeast, reported
that his place was entered during the
night, and six cooked hams. scur should
ers. twenty-five pounds of beef. and
four pounds of Elk Grove butter stolen
Several smaller items totaling s. We're
included.
The Washington times., 1913-06-01

continued to speculate In stocks.
In his will Mr.. Seligman left the es'
tate in equal shares to his brothers
De witt ]. and Eugene and his sisters
Mrs. Fannie s. Nathan. Mrs. Angeiint
Cross and Mrs. CeciIe S. Lehman. he
left nothing to his brother Jefferson and
nothing to his sister. Florette Guggen'
heim.' wife of Benjamin Guggenheim
who died on the Titanic. mot because
entertain less affection toward either
Of them than toward my other brothers
and sisters, but because their cir
cumstances in life are more fortunate
than those of my other brothers and
sisters"
The Washington times., 1913-06-01

Crandall Mackey. Commonwealth ;
attorney for Alexandria county. also
has written to Gov. Mann recommend
ing that he enter into negotiations with
the Commissioners looking to the es-
tablishment Of reciprocal arrange
ment.
At present the cost of a Virginia IL
cense to residents of the District is
from sS to $50 annually, according TO
horsepower. Under a regulation adopt
ed by the Commissioners. which went
into effect February Is. Virginia resi-
dents are assessed for a District license
in similar ratio.
The Washington times., 1913-06-01

traces could be fastened the animal
neighed loudly. II was a real tragedy
SO far as loves young dream was con-
cerned.
Old man Spurlock. without stopping
to dress, but only to pull on a pair OF
heavy cowhide boots. Jumped on
another horse and set forth In pursuit
of what he thought were horse thieves.
He won the race and both Price and
his bride-to-be prefer to draw the cur
tain over what subsequently happened.
but neither has been very ANXIOUS to SIT
down since.
The Washington times., 1913-06-01
College Instructors to
Join Arctic Expedition

CRBANA. ILL.,. June Nv. Elmer Elk
blaw. assistant in geology at Universi-
ty of Illinois. and Maurice Tanquary. as
sistant In zoology at Kansas Universi-
ty. are to Join the Macmillan expedi-
tion to Crockerland. an uneNplored re-
gion near the North Pole. They ex-
pect to leave Champaign next week to
join their comrades in New York city
The party will sail on July ., In the
Roosevelt, Peary's ship.
The Washington times., 1913-06-01
Good Reason.

What makes you so discontented?
Don't you even know what YOU want?'
II know what / want, all right. The
trouble is that I can't get it!'
The Washington times., 1913-06-01
Reciprocity.

Nephew-Aunt Fuss, you're always
borrowing trouble.
Aunt-well. always pay it back.
don't I?
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
Ends Seasons Work.
MONTVILLE
Activities of Union Baptist Church. Principal Murphy Gives Address Delegates to Ordination.

Sunday evening, Oct. 12. at 6.30, in the Union Baptist church, there will be a special service entitled General William Booth. His life will be pre- sented in story and song. Mrs. Melvin Furber will tell the story and a large chorus will sing the songs.
 Miss Eloise Landphere and Miss Bertha Lyon were appointed delegates from the Baptist Bible school to the county Sunday school meetings at Greenevine Congregational church to- day Saturday,.
 Address by Principal Murphy.
 Principal James E. Murphy of the Palmer Memorial school gave an in teresting address on Some Modern h. ventions in the Baptist chapel Friday evening
 Supervisor Wheeler of New London visited Palmer Memorial school Tues day afternoon.
 Forty-t three were present at the reg ular Thursday evening prayer meeting last week. There are now 30 mem bers in the new Bible class. which meets weekly after the prayer meet ing in the parfor of the Union Baptist church,
 At Waterford Ordination.
 Deacon E. s. Henry Moses Chap man and Rev. George C. Chappell at- tended the ordination of Rev. Percy church, Waterford, Thursday after noon.
 Mrs. Mary Fox, who has been spending the past year with her sis ter, Mrs George Wood, has gone to Vermont to make her home with rel atiVes.
 Ten Delegates to c. E. Meeting.
 Ten delegates from the Baptist Christian Endeavor society attended the annual sessions of the New Lon- don Christian Endeavor union at the First Congregat church, New London, Wednesday. The pastor, Rev G. C. Chappell, conducted the regular Thursday evening prayer meeting al the Central Baptist church, Norwich, this week, in the absence of Dr. Slo- cum. the pastor
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11

of J. Frank Rogers, where clothing vas taken, also jewelry belonging to Miss Jennie Rogers.
 Sunday night the same gang op- erated in Hamburg, breaking into sev- eral houses. Monday morning they were rounded up near Lords Hill by Dr. J. G. Ely of Hamburg and con stable The men arrested gave the names of Peter Norunda and Aiken Arol, and were arraigned before Jus tice of the Peace Griswold of Old Lyme Probable cause was found and they were bound over to the superior court J. Frank Rogers and daughter, Miss Jennie Rogers, and Robert A. Bailey were in Hamburg Monday to identify property found on the thieves.
 General News.
 MT. and Mrs w. w. Hanney and children. Wellesley and Catherine, wis ited friends in Colchester recently.
 Miss Pearl Brown of Mystic is spending her vacation at the home of her parents in town.
 Mrs. James Lane has returned from a visit in New London and Brooklyn, N.
 Miss Lucy Phelps visited Miss Kltt1e Ray during the week.
 Grange Gives Dance.
 A social dance was given in Grange AOCNNA Grange last Friday evening.
 Mrs. Remington of Willimantic spent two weeks recently at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Ambrose Darl- ing.
 Oyster Supper for Club.
 The Salem Social club held it's monthly meeting last Thursday even ing After business an oyster supper was served.
 17 daughter of Willimantic, and Miss Lida Darling and Henry Darling of New London were recent visitors at the home of MT. and Mrs. Ambrose Darling.
 Mir. and Mrs Nathaniel Clark enter tained Rev. and Mrs Williams and MT. and Mrs Charles Ray at their home Friday evening.
 Mrs. May Daniels of New London is visiting her niece, Mrs. Ernest Lati- mer.
 James Lane, William Darling and MT. and Mrs. Frederick Bailey and sons, LeRoy and Theodore, were New London visitors Saturday.
 Miss Ella Darling has returned from a visit in New London and Worcester.
 October Raspberries.
 Charles Miner gathered ripe red raspberries from his patch on Wed nesday morning.
 Dahlias in the gardens of Mrs. J. Raymond Douglass and Nathaniel Clark are attracting the attention of passerSby.
 Delegates to c. E. Meeting.
 The following delegates were ap- pointed Sunday evening to represent the Salem Christian Endeavor society at the 18th annual meeting of the New London Christian Endeavor union to be held in New London Wednesday afternoon and evening: Rev. T. A. Will Hams and wife, President Gilbert !. Murray and wife, Vice President N. L. Clark and wife, and Mrs Rose V. Ray.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
VOLUNTOWN
Result of Ball Games-RepubIoan Win in Mondays EIection-No Li- cense Ballots Provided.

Saturday afternoon the Bear Cats of Taftville visited this village, the local team defeating them 16 to l. Larkin for the home team pitched a good game and was given good support by his teammates. who were able to hit Sim cox at will Simcox had an off day and was hit hard and received poor support.
 Sunday the voluntown- Glasgo team had for opponents the Independents of White Rock. The locals were unable to hit Lowrey. who held them to one single while Howson was touched up for seven and was given poor support a critical moments. The visitors were victors in a great game, to 0. Republican Ticket Carried. Mondays election resulted in a re- publican victory all along the line, The l board of selectmen was re- elected. Ow ing to somebody's error there were no ballots provided for the vote on the license question, so the town remains no-license for another two years. At the business meeting held in the after noon reports of town officers were read and approved: a IT 1-2 mill tax was laid and 21-2 mill school tax was voted; $1,000 was appropriated for re- pairs to highways and bridges. The selectmen were advised to use their in fuence to have the Sterling road put
 
 Sterling town line. Following are the newly elected town officers: Assessors, Clark A. Coon r, E. Byron Gallup r, Charles H. Barber r: board of relief, George T. Briggs r, Charles w. Pratt r. Bion J. Kinnie d selectmen, Elmer P. Coon T, Fred G. Dawley r, James H. Dixon q; town clerk, Howard E. James r; town treasurer, John N. Lewis r; agents town deposit fund. Ez ra Briggs r, Charles W. Pratt r. Will liam H. Bitgood d auditors, Thomas Mcdonald r. John E. Tanner d; grand jurors, Silas l.. Barber r, Charles A. Anderson r, John E. Tanner q collec- tor of taxes John E. Kinnie consta- bles, George w. Hatch r. George w. Macomber r, Stephen B. Sweet d; reg istrars of voters. Arthur L. Briggs r, L. B. Kinnie d; town school commit tee, E. Byron Gallup r, E. E. Clark r, Charles E. Main d.
 Two Members Received.
 At a meeting of Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A, two applications were re- ceived. The secretary read the list of changes made at Atlantic City.
 Local Notes.
 Arthur A. Gaudette spent several days this week at New Bedford, return ing Thursday evening.
 Henry Sheldon, Ted Larkin and Charles Aubuchon were in New Y orf Tuesday and witnessed the New York Philadelphia game.
 Arthur l.. Briggs has received his commission as special fish and game protector for this town, as for many years. His reappointment is popular with the hunters.
 October devotions~ are being held on Friday evenings during the month.
 The teachers at the center school, Miss C. NJ. Leathers, Taftville Misses Mary Hevrin and Winifred Moriarty, willimantic, and Miss Rose Cook of New London all spent the week end at their homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
SHUNOC
Sunday Services-Resuit of Mondays
 Vote.

Rev. J. M Collins spoke to a good sized audience Sunday morning at the Second Baptist church. and Rev. O. G. Buddington of Mystic supplied the pull pit of the Third Baptist church.
 A large vote was polled at town meeting Monday. The election result ed in part for the republicans and partly for the democrats. Frank But ton, democrat received the largest vote for first selectman of any candidate voted for
 Rev. J. NJ. Collins conducted a cot tage prayer meeting at the home of MT. and Mrs Pierce Thursday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick w. Clark en- tertained Mir and Mrs. John E. Welles and daughter Deborah of Hopkinton City, R. l.. Sunday.
 Mrs, H. E. Randall and Mrs. F. E. James entertained Miss Jessie E Fish and Mrs Arts Lamb Stoddard of Mystic Wednesday,
 Miss Gertrude Maine of Preston is the successful teacher of the Shunoc school.
 MT. and Mrs E. B. James enter tained relatives and friends from Nor Wieh and Westerly Sunday.
 Farmers are harvesting their crops. They do not average up to last year s growth.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
PENDLETON HILL

Mrs. Sarah T. Palmer is in Lisbon this week inspecting schools.
 Mrs. James Brooks returned home Sunday, after spending a week with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson.
 Cameron captured two coons the first Of the week. He entertained some of his friends at a coon supper.
 AIr. and Mrs. Charles E. Iiliard are spending a few days at C. D. Thomp- sons.
 C. D. Thompson is suffering from a severe fall.
 RusseL Morton and Edith Cooke and Clarke Coon were business callers in Norwich Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Erwin Mills were in Westerly Monday.
 Mrs. Sarah T. Palmer attended the fair at BrOCktOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11

Miss Alice Dermott of New Jersey is spending the week with her cousin, Mrs. Thomas w. Palmer.
 Miss Grace D. Wheeler attended the foreign missionary meeting held in the borough on Wednesday and gave an account of the recent North Ston- ington meeting by invitation of the president. Mrs. Dwight Stone
 Miss Daisy Peabody of w Westerly was a week end guest of Mrs. Fanny Will hams.
 Miss Priscilla i. Billings was home over Sunday from Willimantic Normal school
 Moves last Thursday for work and met Wednesday also.
 Grange Meeting.
 The regular grange meeting was held Wednesday evening. /The lecturer S hour was in charge of Mrs Courtland York. A fine address on farming was given by an out of town speaker and later refreshments were served.
 Rev. Joseph L. Peacock of Westerly preached on Sunday, beginning another year of supplying this pulpit, which has been without pastor since Rev. 6. B. Spalding went to Rocky Hill last October.
 Mrs. George w. Mathews and her guest. Mrs. Charles Mackinney, of
 
 urday.
 Officers of Sunshine Society.
 Sunshine society's election of officers Sunday resulted in Miss Jean Palmer for president Alton Wheeler secretary and treasurer.
 Notices of the Sunday school confer ence 10 be held in Norwich today (Sat- urday) with the GreeneyiIle church have been received.
 Miss Grace D. Wheeler has been wis lting friends in GrOton and Mystic this Seek. At GrOtOn she attended the meeting of Anne Warner Bailey chap ter, D A. R.. and read a paper on Patriotic Women by invitation of the regent, Miss Addie Thomas.
 The excitement of the robbery at the borough Monday morning extended to this eighborhood. Mrs. Ralph E. Wheeler was requested by one of the searching officers to notify the chief Of police in Norwich and New Lon don.
 Military Week.
 The camping Of the soldiers at Mrs. Thomas W. Palmer's made a most in teresting sight which was viewed by many in autos. carriages and by foot travellers. The officers invited Mrs. Palmer to a concert by the band which was given in front of her house and was enjoyed by many. Colonel Davis, who was here last year in command, had 10 leave the day before for his new station in California, much to the regret of officers, men and spectators. Moves Palmer and Seth \. Williams motored 10 Preston on Wednesday and attended an auction.
 Town Goes No-License.
 The election at the Road resulted in a majority of 15 for no-lcense.
 The Manor inn gave a reception to the 1900 men from Forts Wright and Terry on Tuesday evening and were entertained by a fine concert from the band.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
GOSHEN z?
Kitchen Shower for Miss Ruth E. Curry and William c. Thomas-An Old Time Gun.

merry company of young people gathered at the home of William T. Curry Friday evening for a surprise to Miss Ruth E. Curry, whose marriage with William c. Thomas has already been announced. The young people carried kitchen utensils which were mysteriously hidden in a large basket. After the company had enjoyed several games, the prospective bride and groom were ushered into the parlor, where they were seated under a huge red and white umbrella. They were then showered with confetti. The object of the affair was next explained by Cal vim Mccall. after which all the guests showered Miss Curry and MT Thomas with all kinds of ,kitchenware. There was much merriment as the gifts were opened and admired. Cake, sandwiches and coffee were served. The house was prettily decorated with red berries and autumn leaves.
 Buys Norwich Horses.
 John Allen has purchased a hand some pair of black horses weighing 26o0 pounds from Kramer & Tender son of Norwich.
 Mrs. McNeish of Chicopee Falls. Mass, is a guest at the home of her brother, W. T. Curry.
 An Ancient Gun.
 J. A. Randall called on a friend the other day and in his curiosity shop
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
GLASGO
Promotion for Miss Gertrude Luther
 General News.

Mrs. IT. Pollard and daughter. Ruth, were week end visitors at J. T. Will bur's.
 Mrs. Thompson and daughter, Gladys, are at the parsonage and ex- pect to stay through the winter.
 Albert Green was in Moosup the last of the week
 MT. and Mrs. Hanlon have left for their cty home, to return in the spring. Mrs. R, A. Wilbur entertained Miss Mabel Wilcox and her sister, Miss Mary Biclznell, last Wednesday,
 Sterry Kinney and family and Misses Celia Triggs and Winifred Jefts took an auto trip to Norwich Saturday.
 Regain Health.
 Mrs. Ray Button. zgho1haS-b been seri-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11

local NI E. church was well attended. Also the E. l.. in the evening" Next Sunday evening the leader will be Thomas Wilbur; topic, Forty Years of Missions in Japan, Neh. 9-21, Is. 55-5.
 B. P. Young of Sterling Hill was calling in the place Tuesday.
 North Canton.-About 250 former residents and friends of North Canton gathered in the country church on the hill for Old Home day Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
SALE
Townspeople Relieved of Anxiety by Capture of Thieves-SociaI and Per sonaI Items,

There was excitement in town Sun day morning when about half the nop- ulation woke to find that their homes had been entered and robbed during the night Beginning at the north end of Salem street the thieves entered the cellar of Charles Ray. Here they were disturbed by the dog which aroused the family, and the thieves quickly left, carrying with them only a few pounds of honey, The home of Mrs. Dembensky was the next one en- tered, and several dozen eses were carried away. More eggs were stolen at the Schumacher home, also a suit of clothes and an oVercoat. At the home of E. A. Bailey a watch. a pair of trousers and a quantity of food, in cluding several dozen eggs, were talk An Entrance WAS aa1nad at tha horna
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11

was a collection of fintIock muskets; among the number was one that at tracted particular notice with its bar rel seven feet in length and stock of artistic design. The gun looked to be nearly a new one. but the owner said it was 10N Wears old
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
NORTH LYME
Dr. Ely Does Good Deed in Captur-
 ing Burglars.

Mrs c. H. Strong has been visiting Mrs. Erwin Rogers.
 The burglars who broke into Dr. Ely's house Sunday night also broke into Frank Halls house, stealing clothing, a watch and several razors: they also got into William Marvin's cellar but were frightened away by dogs, as they were at several houses along the way from Salem earlier in the night. By Dr. Ely's prompt action they were caught and are in New London jail awaiting trial
 Mrs. Mary Fosdick has gone to New Rochelle. W. T., for a few months vis- it with her sister, Mrs. Edward Ly- man Bill
 Miss Emily Stark and Mrs. w. M. Sisson Jr. were in Hartford and Mid dletown Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11

ously ill, is slowly gaining under the care of a graduate nurse, who came the first of the week.
 Promoted to Springfield. Misses Gertrude and Lillian Luther of ChicOpee, Mass, are spending the week at their homes. Miss Gertrude Luther has been made assistant super visor at the Telephone Exchange in Springfield
 The Sunday morning service at the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
HANOVER
Sunday School Session in Peck School house-Hunter Brings in Four Ducks.

'SS19S 'NthST 9FiI9S III FOuF DuCkSs
 The first session of the Sunday school in the Peck district school house was held last Sunday afternoon.
 At the concert by the Ladies' Guild Miss Bertha Burlingairn violinist of Pawtucket, R. l., is to play C. H. Cas- well baritone of Wiliimantic and Mrs. Casweu reader are to assist.
 Japan the Theme.
 An interesting program on Japan was carried out successfully by the Mis- sionary Committee last Saturday. The leader today will be Dorothy Lee. An nouncement of the result of the contest on Young China Hunters" and the award of prizes for the same will be made soon.
 Mrs Ernest Smith has returned to Newburyport Mass, after visiting rel atives in town for the summer
 MT. and Mrs. Angus Park have re- turned from q pleasant trip to Sher- brooke and Montreal, Canada.
 Mrs. Charles Carter; her daughter and youngest son have returned from a visit to relatives in North Adams, Mass
 A number from here attended the motorcycle races at Norwict Saturday.
 Gets Four Ducks.
 James Tucker went hunting Wednes- day morning, coming home with four ducks Other hunters here have had good luck.
 Mrs. Hills sister and friends were here Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
OAKDALE>
Directors Vote to Make Raymond Li- brary Free After Jan. 1-Examina- ton for Postmaster.

lIOtl iOE TOSlHidSSSfs
 At the Congregational church Sun day the pastor. Rev. c. l.. French, preached from Dan. 12, 3. The C. E.. meeting was led by Rev Mr. French. Topic The Ideal Christian-His Co., operation With Others. Col. 4 IFS.
 Mir and Mrs. B. F. SchoIfeld, Miss Jessie Scholfield and Mrs F. c. Schol- field were in Colchester Saturday call ing on friends, E. H. Rogers taking them in his touring car.
 Mr. and Mrs E. H. Rogers and niece Miss Evelyn Comstock, and MT. and Mrs. J. c. DOlbear motored to Eastern Point Sunday, going by the way of Norwich and returning by way of New London.
 Returns to Norwich.
 Mrs A. D. Herrick. who has been spending the summer at the home of her sister, Miss A. M. FeIlowes, re- turned to her home in Norwich on Sunday, her sister, Miss Feuowes. aC- companying her for a visit.
 Mr. and Mrs E. H. Rogers, Mir. and Mrs. E. F. Comstock and Mrs Letitia ComstOCk took an automobile ride to Colchester Wednesday, Mrs. Letitia COmstock remaining for a visit with friends
 Town School Supervisor c. E.. Wheeler visited the Montvil1e Center and West Side schools Tuesday
 Library Officers Re elected.
 The annual meeting of the Ray mond Library company was held in the library "Wednesday evening. The reports of the treasurer and librarian were read and accepted The follow ing officers were re-eIected: President, Charles G. Turner; vice president, Paul P. GIasbrenner; secretary, J. C.. Fellowes; treasurer, F. c. SchoIfield; librarian. Mrs. F. c. Scholfeld. It was voted to make it a free library from Jan. 1, 1914
 The Ladies' Social union met Fri day afternoon at the home of Mrs Harry Atwood.
 A civil service examination was taken here for the position of postmaster at this place.
 Star Sullivan of BozrahvilIe, with his power ensilage cutter has been filling F. F. Parker's silo this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
New London County
ROAD SOCIETY
(Stonington)

Meeting of Grange-ArtiIlerym in Camp at Manor Inn-Town Goes No License.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11

WHEN you want to pug your busl- ness beIcF~ Gns public there Is me- diurn better than through Inc 2dvertls- ing columns at X4e Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-11

<7ut1cura Soap and Ointment sold throughout tho vrorld Liberal sample of each mailed free, with E7-1 hoof Address @Cuticura. Dept. 3B, Boston.
 -x-Ssen Srho shave and shampoo with Cuucur9 ,aosp Vtu nud it best for skin and scalp,
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-11-26
ALAMEDA COMES
 FR0M THE WEST
Makes Early Morning Call in Valdez Takes Large Number of Pas
 sengers From Here.

The steamer Alameda reached Val deg at 1 o'clock this morning en route from Seward to Seattle. The steamer made {; quick trip to the westward A large number of pas sengers left here On the boat for Sc attle and way ports.
 The Seattle passengers were: k. w. Davenport C. E. Ellsworth, Mrs. A. Burr, S. M. Jones, c. w. Long and child, J. Demeloff, T. Meloff, P. Me loff, William Geolge and w. s. By neson.
 For Cordova: Mrs II. Sharts, Mrs. C. H. Wilcox and children, Mrs. l.. M Price and child, B. Skinner, o. Anderson, MT and Mrs. A. J. Adams, E. E. Schoonover, s. P. Schoonover
 For Juneau: Mir and Mrs. Jack son and William Gilmore.