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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Fatal.

Il just dread the opening Of the
hunting season." said Mrs. Squirrel.
1T always results In fatalities in our
family"
Same here" said Mrs. Rabbit. y
lost two little ones last year"
Were they shot" asked Mrs. SPUR.
rel.
mo-" replied Mrs. Rabbit. "They
saw a city hunter in a khaki suit and
they laughed themselves to DEATH"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
sut.ons peIborateIy Game on.

Harry, age four, was investigating
mothers sewing basket while she was
busy. Mother told him not to take
the buttons off the card, as they would
be lost. The litde boy continued to
play with them, however. and some
OF the buttons came OF tho card
Harry, I told you not to take the
buttons OF the card, Now you have
disobeyed me-" But, mother" said
Harry. II didn't take em Off. They ist
thelibertiy came offl"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
squirre.s' Tnstlnc.,ve CIR.

squirrels. 1t is said, know how 10
Ecge distances accurately, for they
seldom jump two distances alike, yea
never fall to land safely when an inch
too far or too short would mean dis
aster. And dogs run along beside
horses heels, Judging accurately the
safe distance. and are seldom, If ever.
injured.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Beautiful

There are those who shudder at the
approach of autumn, and we feel a
Light grief stealing over their spirits
like an October haze. But is not. AT
tumn the manhood of the year? Is Il
not h ripest Of the seasons? Do not
the proud flowers blossom-the Gold
enrod, the Orchis, the Dahlia, and
Bloody Cardinal of the swamp lands7
ID. G. Mitchell.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Improving influence.

you have a new cook?" Eyes,
replied Mrs. Crosslets. rs she do
ing good work?" Yes. She cam,
cook very much, but she served notice
that she wouldn't stay If my daughter
didn't quit playing ragtime on the pi
ano."-Washington Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
ProvIdentJaI.

A man was being shown over q
trout farm.
"Ah!" he said, thoughtfully, PROV.
idence knew what 1t was doing when
1t made fishes v~oiceless."
How do you mean?" he was asked.
We'll. ] understand that fishes lay
millions Of eggs every year. What II
they cackled like hens w every egg
they laid2p
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Cate. on Buying a Farm.

When you have decided to buy q
farm, be careful not to buy rashly;
do not spare your visits, and be not
content with a single tour Of inspec-
ton. Give heed to the appearance Of
the neighborhood; a fl%ourishing coun-
Try should show it's prosperity.-Cato
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
softenIns Granite slabs.

T has been observed that, under
: in conditions which have not
a" explained, granite will warp like
wood. A slab set in a wall has been
under observation in Switzerland, and
. ~perceptible distortion has made It.
self apparent-Harper's Weekly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Her Experiences.

MIS-. Bacon-'T understand n can
learn different languages from the
monograph" Mrs Ebert - well.
since our neighbor got his 1 know my
husband has used language I nevel
heard him use before"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Thouchtfuf.

Whenever finish reading one of
my poems," said the poet. IT always
leave the platform on tiptoe." How
thoughtful" remarked his friend. ITO
.void waking the audience, l suppose"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
when Mendlna umbreIiau.

Take a small piece of black stick.
Ing plaster and soak 1t until 1t Is
quite soft; place it carefully under the
hole inside and let 1t dry. This is bet
ter than darning, as 1t closes the hole
heater without stitching.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11

SYes,. Sir, /"
What did you dog"
Il opened his mouth in order to as,
certain how old he was, and l said to
him, I said. old fellow. l guess you're
Q good horse yet"
at this juncture opposing counsel
leaped to his feet. Your honor" ha
cried, Il object to the statement of
any conversation between the witness
and the horse when the plaintiff was
not present."-Our Animals.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
A anIrIt IA nIu.I..

"As a matter of hard fact" said Mr..
Cumrox, rather testify, tho value OF
this picture depends on the signature
OF the old master"
II must admit It."
We'll. my signature is just as valu.
able as his and 1t doean't take me any.
thing like as long to write n check 40
II took him to paint q picture"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Serious.

whats the matter, old MANI" IT
told my wife a joke to keep her quiet
while buttoning up her dress and she
went and laughed and tore them all
out again
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
His Side Line.

Where can l find the chief Of po-
lice?" asked the stranger in Slocum-
Vile. The native pointed. That's
him, over yander by the Palace Hotel
shining that grocery drummer1
shoes."-Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
An Unwelcome orr.

Angry Farmer-Is this your dog Jest
been KILN all my piss7
Acquaintance-It 10 not.
Angry Farmer-Then whoss dog f.
ut7
Acquaintance-It's yer own. I Civ
I'm to yer Jest before he killed the
flrst-London Sketch.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Desire for Long Life.

There appears to exist q greater
desire to live long than to live we'll,
Measure by mans desires, he cannc
live long enough; measure by l.
good deeds, and he has not liv, ID 'or
enough; measure by lis evil jear
and be has lived too long
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
1914 cd

Friend-"I suppose this is even O
more remarkable baby than the ono
you had last year" Auto Fiend--"Oh,
you bet he isl Far better model. Got
q longer wheel base, q better pair of
lamps, and a very much louder horn"
Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Common.

Here's an odd case-a woman mar
ries n man thinking he is another"
Whats odd about iaat?' Women are
doing that all the time"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
About Stains on Marble.

For removing dirt stains on marble,
gum arabic is excellent. Make a SO
luton Of gum aral lc and water, letting
it remain on until it dries. Then peel
or wash it off. an the dirt comes
with It.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
MusJeal Item.

An efficiency" expert without music
In his soul Is figuring out how many
nails a bass drummer could drive
with the same expenditure Of en-
ergy.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Condition of Literature

Literature may be ~oversexed, as q
contemporary claims. but the modern
output is decidedly undermined ar
DISQUALIFICATION Post.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Why?

But don't you want to give NE &
kiss, Manolita?" mo, no! My grand
father says you've got the tongue of
a Viper!"-Blanco y Negro ~(lIadrid).
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
No Room for II.

No Room for Il.
In the bright lexicon Of love there
is no such word as eugenics.-Wash,
tngton Herald.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
win Surely Get II.

VIII ONTCEJ VIZ IT,
no not ask opinions Of candid peo-
pie unless you are oraced for a Jolt
now and then.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11

Limit on Trees Growth.
The vine does not grow above 1900
feet above the sea. The oak ceases
at 1850 feet, and the FIR at 1000 feet.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-02-11
Unusually INTELLIGENT.

Unusually InteIIIgent.
You saw this horse?" asked coun
sci for the defendant
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
FlshERs ISLAND.

A number of changes are being made on the tract of land purchased by the government about seven years ago from E. M. and w. Ferguson. The tract took in newly half of the poul- try farm and there was a rumor every once in a while that the farm would move. Now this rumor has became a certainty Work was started by James Young and force of help last we=x The most of the heavier buildings are on the government part This con- sists of a, brooder house about 300 feet long. a long house of no feet, a feed house and building, which for the last few years has, been a tenement occupied by Albert Romafia and family. This building was formerly the pack ing room and office under which Is the incubator cellar. It is planned to move all the houses just across the line for the present. The brooder house will be made into tow houses while the others will remain as they are.
 The plant was built in 1896 at a great expense and fitted with an up to date brooder system which several years ago was done away with.
 Repairing Residence. Mrs. Margaret Sears is having her house painted and otherwise repaired. Her son, George, who is on his vaca- ton from the life saving station Tt Montauk Point, Is doing the work, assisted by his son.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
Progress On St. Joseph's Convent
First Floor Completed and Work Second Floor Started Contractors Figuring Plans for Els Addition Chang ing Laurel Hill Residence Into Two Flats

The first floor for the new convent being built on the east side of St. Joseph's church, Cin street by the F,enton & Charnley Building Company is now completed and some of the Joists for the second floor have been put up. The brick work is up sill high and many of the window frames are on hand ready to be put in.
 The convent is to be of two stories in height with an additional top story which will not be finished. The di- mensions are 67.3x54. In the basement there are to be playrooms for the boys and girls, laundry room and a store room in addition to the heater etc. The basement floor is to be Of l. On the first floor there will be a large school room, 24.fx29-5 with a kitchen, refectory, music room, recep- ton room, chapel, sanetity, pantry and a main hall over : feet m width. ing to the floor above, one Of the stair ways to be located at the front ot the convent and the other at the rear
 The second floor is to be provided with seven chambers, another large school and a community room.
 The flooring throughout is to be of rift Alabama pine and the inside fin- ish will be Of North GaroIna pine with sheathing in the kitchen and pantry. There will also be spacious porch on the front side of the build ing. The convent will be fitted with all conveniences and win be modern in every respect.
 Changes In Laurel Hill Residence
 Peck, McWilhams have force of men at work making extensive changes to the residence on Laurel Hill owned by Charles A Dowsett. The building is being changed into two flats of eight rooms each with bath and sleeping porches are to be built There are to be new entrances, open f1replaces, tile bath rooms and the flats are to be arranged in Colonial style through out. All modern conveniences are uo be installed. MT. Dowsett has had plans completed for landscape garden ing. A part of the grounds has been already laid out according to the plans and as soon as the changes to the residence itself are completed the re- nainder of the grounds will be laid out. The work will probably. be com pleted by the middle of September.
 The Norwich Electric company are doing the wiring and Rochelle and company have the contract for the painting. The plumbing and heating contract has also been let. Mir Dow sett will occupy one of the-fiats.
 1oo- Foot Brick Chimney.
 Peck. McWilIiams and Go are build
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
BUILDING AND BUSINESS. Heal Estate Activity and Contracts Awarded in State Last Week.

Last week there were 373 sales of real estate by warranty deed. with mortgage loans of $1.023,S27, in the State as reported by the Commercial and loans of $76s.a72, filed during tae eorresponding week of last year.
 But six new interpretations, with a total authorized capital stock of $319,- 000 were formed in Connecticut last week. while in the same week of the tions with a total capital stock of $600.G00
 Seven bankruptcy petitions having assets of $20, ,360 and liabilities of $46, ,f35, were filed during the week in Connecticut, q record which compares favorabIy with last year, when five petitions, with assets of sI7,S35 and liabilities of $36. .333 were reported.
 Asin former years at this season of the year there Is d slight falling off n the volume of building in Connecticut, as shown by the number of building permits granted in the leading cities, but there is every indication that bus ifiess will become normal again in the fall During the week in the four largest cities but 7s permits for build ings, costing slightly over $20o,oeo were granted.
 Contracts awarded last week include factory work in Pine Meadow and New Haven. banking house in BFidgepo.t t, lodge building in New London, school house addition in Bridgeport, and a number of one, two and thfee-famfly houses in all parts of the State.
 The volume of new work for which plans are being prepared or estimated was very slight last week. Among the projects reported are store and tene- ment blocks in New Haven and Hart ford. addition to laundry plant :n terbury, large addition to faetori IS in Thomaston and Bridgeport, new building for the Y M. c. A in New London. schoolhouse work in Norwaik, and a number of smaller projects in various parts of the State.
 Six Months' Building Record.
 Reports to Bradstreet's from 150 cities of the United States show that during the first half of 1914 permits were Issued to the number of 145,0 as against only 14f.767 permits in the like period of 1913. gain of 2.3 per cent. These figures would indicate that more structures were built this year than last, but the estimated value of the building done or permitted to be done was $43S.7e9, 900 this year for six months, as against $472, ,667, 900 in 1913 decrease of II per cent. In other words. more building but a smaller total value is the salient feature of the half years operations.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
MfDDL EToWN.

Wells & White have the contract for the carpenter work, Dennis O'Bricn the, mason work and Frederick H. Weatherby the plumbing in connec- ton With the new residence which will be erected on Home avenue for HerSert L. Clark, PAP Main street George Griswold is the architect and S2x2. feet with slate roof It will have seven rooms, provided with hot water neat and other modern conveniences York is now. started on the founda- tions.
 Addition to Storage Building.
 The Frisbie Motor Co. have started work on frame addition, 16xS0 feet Gne story high, to be used for a stor- age building, on College street. Il will have prepared roofing. Benjamin North will do the mason work and the carpenter work will be done by the day.
 Frame House.
 Work will be started at once on a frame house to be erected on Mt. Yer non street for Henry Hanson. It will have six rooms. provided with all the modern sconyenienees.
 Receiving Bids for Church.
 Estimates are being received for a new church to be erected by St. Ga briefs R. c. Society. of which Rev, John J. Fitzgerald of Poquonnock is the pastor. The plans provide for a brick building. 51x115 feet, with In- diana limestone trim, granite sills and reinforced concrete steps. It will have steel truss rQof and alternate bids will be received for slate or tile roofing, Ii will have electric wiring, steam heat, ornamental plastering and other con -VeHienceS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30

The famous old elm tree in Riverside park at Halstead. which is becoming noted as one of the objects of interest along the Santa Fe trail by reason of it's connection with the life of the fs- mcus old Indian fighter and scout, Kit Carson, has been suitably labeled by the placing of an attractive metal sign on IL. with this inscription: The Mis- toric Kit Carson Tree"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
NlANTic.

The trolley company has recently built a waiting room at the Crescent Beach end of the line.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
Receiving Bids for Church.
Reason for Gladness.

Some of the Progressives claim that it is a-choiee between Roosevelt and Sulzer in New York. Aren't you gl4d you don't live in New York ?-Wash- ingIon- Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
- ------------- NORTH WiNDHAM.

Charles Kenfeld of Willimantic has purchased building lot of Mrs. Brink and is soon to erect a bungalow.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30

ing a 1oo-foot chimney for the Wil- cox Fertilizer company. in Mystic.
 Window Frames Set In.
 At the new Thayer building on Franklin square a number of the win dow frames have been set in the past week.
 Storefouse Material on Hand
 The material for the new storehoase to be erected at the plant of the Amer ican Strawboard Company has arrived and as soon as the ruins of the old storehouse which was destroyed by fire recently have been cleared up, the erection of the new storehouse will be commenced.
 Piazza For Central Avenue House
 Martin Carroll is having a piazza built on the front of his house on Gen. traI avenue. The floor is now laid. the frame erected and the roor is being put on. The work will soon be com pleted.
 Plans Are Being Figured.
 The plans for the proposed addition to the clubhouse of the Norwich Lodg of Elks, No. 430, on Main street. are now being figured. It is planned to build an addition about sSx41, two stories in height with Basement It will be of brick construction with terra cotta trim and vuicanite roof. The lighting is to be by electricity. The plans were drawn by Architects Cud- worth and Woodwerth.
 Changes In Taftville Building.
 Mrs. Amelia vinol is having num- Der of changes made in the house on School street, Taftvill. formerly be- longing to the Hendricks estate. Among other improvements being made Is the laying out of lawn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30

The trolley station of the Groton & Stonfngton road has been moved to it's new location on Cutler street and new upper track will be laid from the main line to the freight yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
The nkit Carson rr...r

and cultivation are responsible for the increased crop.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30

Contractor E P. DavoIl's force of workmen completed the work of buiid- ing new cornices on the caves of the Methodist church this week New copper gutters were placed on the south side of the church
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
NEW ENGLAND BUILDING

The statistics of building operations in New England, compiled by The F. ". Dodge company, follow:
 Contracts awarded to date. Ju.y 22nd. 1914, $100, 0,212. 000
 Contracts awarded corresponding period 1913. 96,SA5,00O.
 Contracts awarded corresponding period 1912, s113.216, 600.
 Contracts awarded corresponding period 1911, $96. .451. 900.
 Contracts awarded corresponding period 1910, $e5,429, ,000
 Contracts awarded correspondinx period 1909, $s1, sea, ,000
 Contracts awarded corresponding period, 1908. s53.091, ,000.
 Contracts awarded corresponding period 1907. $77,24s. 900.
 Contracts awarded corresponding period 1908 s67,75s.000.
 Contracts awarded corresponding period 1905, $61, 346, GOO.
 Contracts awarded corresponding period 1904. $50, ,275, 900.
 Contracts awarded corresponding peried 1903, $63.1s1. 900.
 Contracts awarded corresponding period 1eoz, $71 ,9274,00o
 Contracts awarded. corresponding period 1901, S6s, s,324,00O.
 NoANK.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
A Big Apple Crop.

out that the apple shipments from the Ozark apple district will re quire be-
 tween 5000 and 1000 cars. Last year 1923 cars of apples were shipped from the region. Improved methods in care
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
NOANk

A new window Is being put in the west side of the Groton and Stoning-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30

Ide on Water street have been painted
 Station Moved.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
BUIIDING ACTIVITY IN EASTERN CONNECTlCUT
WlELiMANTIc.

Some improvements have been made on St. JosePh's hospital property the past week. The nurses home has been re-shingled and the iron fence around the property has been repatnted
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
Flanders Bungalow.


 changes made,
 Flanders Bungalow.
 Plans have been completed by Arehi- teet Dudley St. Clair Donnelly and are now out for figures for frame bunga- low to be erected at Flanders for Leon Buzzell. The plans call for a seven room house. with all Improvements i-l- cluding electric lights and furnace heat. It will- cost about $6,560,
 Contract for Lodge Building.
 Smith G Perry have been awarded the contract fer the erection of the new building for the Union Ledge, A. F. & A. M, on Greene street. Smith & Perry will let all sub- contracts, ex- cepting the heating. which will be let week.
 New Garage.
 Plans have been completed for a concrete block garage and stable to De erected on Brewer street, to take the place of the buildings recently destroy- ed by fire. The building will be sexi5 feet, and will have slag roof.
 First Floor Laid
 Contractor J. A Dolan has the first erecting to the store of s. A. Gold smith in the reaf of State street Mir. Dolan is also building a stone ware house for Mrs Lubchansky in the rear of Bank street
 The building committee of the board of directors of the T. M c. A met at 3.s0 Monday afternoon for the pur- pose of examining plans for the new building, submitted by Archite s James Sweeney and Dudley St. c. Donnelly of New London and l.. E. Jal1ade of New York. The members of the committee are George S. Pal mer. chairman: N. NJ. Buddy, E. D. Steele, Frederick W. Mercer and c. A. Greene.
 It is expected that a choice will be made shortly, after which bids for construction win be advertised for, There is a strong public sentiment n favor of having a local architect for the building.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30

ton waiting room. This will be a great improvement as the addition of the freight station has darkened the room to a large extent.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
NEW LONDON.

Work is soon to be started on ex : tensive changes to the Cronin Build ing on State street, owned by J. D. Cronin. A new front will be built on the first floor, and some extensive changes made
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30
sToNINeToN.

The old steamboat hotel on Pearl street and the residence of Charles E.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-30

Peck. MeWilIIams and co. are bulld-
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-02-17
DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

The wife of Premier Fable Of Den
mark is the official stenographer Of
the Danish parliament at Ss25 year.
One of this years summer brides is
Mrs. Mary Brown. eighty-one years
old. formerly Of Kent. England, but
now Of Victoria, b. G. Mrs. Brown
came from England to marry a man
ten years her junior.
Nine Curie. the discoverer Of po-
lonium and co-dlscoverer with her hus.
band of radium. will leave France
shortly to make her home in Warsaw.
Russia. She Will superintend a radio
logical laboratory in that city in con
nection with the Warsaw Society Of
Science.
Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall. wife Of the
vice president. has established the most
remarkable social record ever made by
the wife Of a vice president or Of a
cabinet member. Since March 4 Mrs.
Marshall has made between 1900 and
1000 calls and has scratched every
name from her card book with the ex-
ception of those persons living outside
Of Washington