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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Pennsylvania Man Thankful

Mr. c. E Brooks.
 Marshall, Mich.
 Dear Sir
 Perhaps it will interest you to know that I have been ruptured six years and have always had trouble with it till I got your Applia nee It is very easy to wear. fits neat and snug, and is not in the way at any time, day or night In fact at times 1 did not know ] had it on; it just adapted Itself to the shape of the body and seemed 10 be a part Of the body. as it ciung 10 the spot, no matter what position l was in
 It would be a veritable God-send to the unfortunate who suffer from rup- ture if all could procure the Brooks Rupture Appliance and wear it They would certainly never regret it.
 My rupture Is now all healed up and nothing ever did if but your Appliance Whenever the opportunity presents it. self l will say good word for your Appliance and also the honorable way in which you deal with ruptured peo- pie. It is pleasure to recommend g good thing among your friends or strangers. I am.
 Yours very sincerely.
 JAMES A BRITTON. 80 Spring St, Bethlehem. Pa
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Small Boy Falls To Death.

South Norwalk, Conn, Feb. 4-Ber- nard Paradash, aged five. while play ing about the hall on the third floor of business block late today, crawled under the elevator gate and fell down the shaft to instant death. His skull was crushed and practically every bone in his body was broken
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

cure Of rupture q had . pretty bad easel I think in May. 1905. On No vember 20, 1905, ] quit using it. Since that time I have not needed or used 1t. am well of rupture and rank myself among those cured by the Brooks Dis covery. which considering my age, 76 years. I regard remarkable.
 Very sincerely yours.
 High Point, N e. SAM A. HOOVER.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Cured at the Age of 76

nearly a thousand persons gathered around the shores of Birges lake late today and watched the police and others drag the lake in a vain endeav
 or to recover the bodies of Leopold and Stanley Kowalski aged and 77. who it is believed lost their lives by drown ing last S | iday. The dragging was continued until dusk without reward.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Child Cured In Four Months

q Jansen St. Dubuque Iowa, MT. C. E. Brooks, Marshall. slicn.
 Dear Sir-The baby's rupture is al together cured, thanks to your AppH- ance. and we are so thankful to you If we could only hove known Of it sooner our little boy would not have had to suffer near as much as he did He wore your brace a little over four months and has not worn it now for six weeks Yours very truly,
 ANDREW EFsGENBEPGp c.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
6EAAIi<~.
First in Series of Whist in St. Mary's Parish-JosePh Gresoirie's Death.


 The first in a series of whist to be given for the benefit of St. Mary's church was held in St. Jean's hall on Tuesday evening. A large crowd was in attendance. and about thirty tables of whist were. played Homemade candy was on sale. After the whist dancing was enjoyed. The winners of the prizes for whist were Miss Nellie Bouchard, vase; Mrs Alloy Cote, cen- terpiece; George Lacroix, picture; Frank Garvin. a toy dog: A. Morin lemonade set; Alfred Gobeille, consoIa- tion prize
 Death of Former Resident.
 Alfred Girard, Amede Belaire Louis St. Onge, Arthur Legros. Sr., Joseph Lacroix and Noe Caron, ST. bear CTS at the funeral of Josph Gregoirie in Taftville Wednesday morning The deceased was buried in St Mary's cem- etery in this town. He was long a resi- dent of this place and was well knowr in Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
No Revision of Cotton Grades.

New York Feb. 4.-The reElslon committee of the New York cotton eS- change decided at its monthly meet ing today 10 make no changes Tn the differences between grades of spot cot rO0
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Three Senators LII.

Washington. Feb. 4.-Three United States senators, Bacon of Georgia. Stone of Missouri and La Toilette or Wisconsin. are confined to their homes by illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

to arson in the superior court today and Judge Gager sentenced him to the refornatOry. Lewis confessed to set ting three fires in New Milford within the past few months.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
MYSTIC
Masquerade Surprise Party-Funera of Mrs. Michael Rafftery-Rev. c. T Hatch If.


 About forty young friends of Miss Daisy Tedford gave her a surprise party at her home on Bay View street Tuesday evening. The young people came masqueraded and much enjoy ment resulted from the efforts to iden- tify each. At 10 o'clock they dnmask- ed Games were played and refresh ments were served.
 Funeral of Mrs. Rafftery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Colye Rafftery, widow of Michael Rafftery, was held from St. Patrick's church Wednesday morning, Rev. John Elem ing celebrating the requiem high mass. There was a large attendance of rela- lives and friends Burial was in St. Patrick's cemetery Mrs Rafftery was in her 10th year. She had resided in Mystic for many years. She leaves a sister who resides in New Haven. Recovering After Surgical Operation.
 Thomas H. Fox, who underwent a surgical operation in the Memorial hospital on Saturday, is recovering steadily.
 Methodist Pastor III.
 The supper which was to be held odist parsonage will have to be held in the church parlors, owing to the ill., ness of the pastor, Rev. c. T. Hatch. Village Interests. Louis F. Barstow spent Tuesday in Hartford
 Rev. and Mrs. Elmer Lamphere of Fitchvi1le are guests of the former s mother, Mrs. George Lamphere, on Bank street.
 Mrs. George .Glazier of Hartford is visiting her parents. MT. and Mrs. Ar l thur $. Brown.
 stonington lodge, No. 26, I. o. o. F. met Wednesday evening, when tht | initiatory degree was conferred on 2 1 class of candidates. | Herbert H. Gledhill is spending z 1 few days in Boston. | Miss Inez Button has returned iron a visit to her aunt, Mrs Matte Rich 1 mond in North Stonington.
 $. $. Brown Mackenzie spent Tues 1 day and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs l Chester Maine in North Stonington. l Mrs. Everett Chapman is visitin: l North Stonington relatives.
 Mrs. Clifford Connell and daughte | have returned to their home in Ston
 ington after several weeks stay witt | Mrs Councils parents. MT. and Mrs i Thomas Melvin
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

New Britain.-The receipts of the water department for January amount ed to s41sS7S.01. The payroll Of the department for the past week amount ed to SlS1.S3.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

The Rhode Island state board of < agriculture has adopted regulations that will bar the shipment of horses, asses and mules afflicted with gIanders ments are barred from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and Indiana, without permit issued by the state veterinarian. The regulations pre- scribe that on their arrival they must be reported to the veterinarian within 24 hours and remain in quarantine on the owners premises until legally re- leased. The rule will be effective March 2. Similar action has been adopted by Massachusetts, owing to the prevalence of diseased animals in New York. Animals from Rhode Isl- and are under the ban and this state acts in retaliation as well as protec- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

Stan,ford-At Monday nights meet ing of the common council resolu- ion was adopted under which the po- lice are te assist in collection of licenss fees freHn places of amusement f.acL mon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Remember

send my Appliance on trial to' prove what I say Is true You are to he the judge Fill out free coupon below and mail today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

ranford.-The golden wedding an niversary of Capt. and Mrs. Ira B. smith will be celebrated at Short Beach Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

Rev. Benjamin D. Hahn, former Pastor of Calvary Baptist church,
 Westerly, ended his pastorate of 20 years at the State street Baptist church in Springfield, Mass, last Sun day. At the communion service fol- lowing the morning service resolutions of appreciation of the pastors work were adopted by a rising vote. One Of the. paragraphs reads: That his never-failing Christian courtesy has endeared him to the hearts of all who
 have been privileged to know him, and
 that his services to this church and
 community have been invaluable. That his leadership has made the State street Baptist church a beacon of light throughout the state and nation"
 Mrs. Hahn is a native of Westerly, sister of Miss Helen Fitz Pendleton
 president of Wenesly college. and of
 Col Edwins P. Pendleton, U. $. A.
 Charles H. ys Eugene B. and James M Pendleton of Westerly. This rcference
 Is made to Mrs. Hahn in the resolh- tlons: That we also bear witness to the sweet Christian spirit of his wife Harriet C. Kahn who has ever held a large place in the affections of ouI people, and whose loving service has | been of inesriinabIe value to our church life The Hahn family will continue residence in Springfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Others Failed But
 the Appliance Cured

Mir C. E. Brooks.
 Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir
 Your Appliance did all you claim for the little boy, and more. for il cured him sound and well. We let him wear it for about a year in all, although it cured him months after he had begun to wear it We had tried several other remedies and got no relief, and I shall certainly recom- mend 1t to friends, for we surely owe 1t to you. Yours respectfully,
 VIM. PATTERSON. No. 717 s. Main St.. Akron, O.
 Cured at the Age of 76 Mir. c. E. Brooks, Marshall. Mich Dear Sir:-
 began using your AppBaneI for the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

Lake Dragged For Boys Bodies. > Bristol, Conn, Feb "A crowd C
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05
Death of Former Resident.
MOOSUP
Mrs. Ruth Platte Falls, Breaking Leg in Two Piaees-Meetine of Ladies' Aid Society.

Mrs. William Sprague had meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Meth odist church at her home Wednesday afternoon. The time was spent making aprons and tying a comforter. Plans were made for q chicken pie dinner.
 Broke Leg in Two Places.
 Mrs Ruth Platte. who has been en- ployed in Aidrich's mill. slipped and fell on the sidew ak in front of Pratte's store "Wednesday morning. Friends went to her assistance and she was take ell. into the store and l)r, Adams sumInoned. IL was found she haG broken her leg in two places. She was taken to the Kackus hospital at Nor wich
 Miss Nina Lavallee has returned from Worcester. where she has been spending a month with her brother Louis and other relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

The bill introduced by Representa- tive Joseph T. Murphy of Westerly regarding the cutting of salaries of clerks of committees somewhat amended, has been passed in the house. The salaries of the clerks of the judiciary, corporations and finance committees are reduced from $500 to $500 a year. and those of the commit tees on education special legislation and fisheries of the senate and the committees on public institutions, spe- cial legislation of the house and the joint committee on accounts and claims from $500 to $100 a year. The bill is yet to receive senate action
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

Firebuq Sent to Reformatory.
 Wfnsted, Conn, Feb. All B. Lew is. a New Milford youth, pleaded guilty
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-05

Rev. Clayton A. Eurdck, psstor- of the Seventh day Baptist church, westerly, offered the opening pray at the council which orda ined Herbert Lewis Polan pastor of the PiscatawaN- Seventh day Baptist church in New Market, \, J. Rev. Edgar D. Van Hofn was moderator, and Rev, Jesse E. Hutchlns secretary ef the council, Aftef MT Polan related his Christian experience and the usual questiaas asked and answered satisfactorily. there were personal "reminiscences by Revs J. l.. Skaggs. Edwin Shaw and E. b. Van Horn, Rev. George E. Shaw deilvered the ordination sermon Rev !. l.. Skages gave the charge to the candidate and Rev. Jesse E. Hutchjns to the church.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19
ALAMEDA COMING WITH
 BIG PASSENGER LIST

SEATTLE. June 19.-The Alameda sailed for Alaska last night with the following named passengers for Ju. neau:
 William Mellish and wife, Mrs. A. H. Malone. Miss c. Malone, Very Rev. R. J. Crimont, w. H. Bolen, Miss NJ. Sowerby. F. P. Salef, Miss c. L. Warn CT, Mrs. J. R. Wallace, Mrs. c. S. Lind say, Al. Carlson and wife, O. J. Atkin- son. J. H. Stuart, G. Diacoikis. F. Coil larn. Louise, Dupont, E. O. Burkland, R. F. Lewis, c. R. Reid, Geo. Dalstrom, NJ. Langel. c. F. Brown, Henry Gas. sies. Albert Lacoste. c. Williams, D. S. Raines, c. w. Shively, R. H. sherman and three steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19

Dr. Mathis, of Douglas, has return ed and is ready for work. 6.19-6t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19
TWO ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES
 FOR CHANNEL MINES

TREADWELL, Alaska, June 19. -
 Two storage battery electrical loco motives arrived this morning on the Dolphin, one for the Alaska Treadwell and one for the Alaska Juneau mine The one unloaded here weighs 41a tons and will be used for hauling cars underground. D. ".
 These locomotives were manufac. tured by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. while the electrical parts are the product of the Westinghouse fac. tories. The one to be used in the Al. aska Juneau mines is one ton heavier and consequently has a greater haul ing capacity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19
FORMER DOUGLAS MINER
 LOSES BOTH FEET

DOUGLAS, June 19-vuko Dobriz- zi, who spent nine years on the Island, employed as miner in the Tread well mines, returned yesterday after an absence of some duration in the States. While working in mine Q few months ago. Mir. Dobrizzi had the misfortune to loose both of his feet, having been discharged from the hos pltal but recently.
 In company with two associates he took lease on some mining property and while working 1t the accident hap pencd. They were using a cable to hoist the ore and MT. Dobrizzi acciden- tally fell in such manner that the wire caught his feet and caused injur- ies which necessitated the removal of both feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19
STOVE DAMAGES
 DOUGLAS MANS EYES

DOUGLAS, June 19-J. M. Peterson nearly lost his eye sight last night by the explosion of coal gas in the heat ing stove at the Hunter hotel MT. Peterson had stopped to stir up the fire when the coal gas burst into flame filling his eyes with ashes, burn ing his eyelashcs and scorching his frce. A physician removed the cin- dcrS and treated the injury. Mir. Pet erson is wearing colored glasses to- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19
TREAoWELL NOTES
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TREADWELL, June 19.-Nels An derson arrived on the Dolphin after several weeks spent in a vacation in the cities of the Sound. Mir. Ander- son is foreman of the Ready Bullion mine.
 The inter-department game last night between the store and the Ready Bullion resolved itself into a big win. ming for the store team. which worst. ed the bullion boys to the tune of 5 to 10. Battery for the store was Dut- ton and Mcintyre while Kearney and Brooks acted in same capaciyt for the Ready Bullion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19
"cLEoPATRA" AT THE
 LYRIC THEATRE TONIGHT

DOUGLAS, June 19.-The big six. reel photo play Cleopatra" that great classic, with Miss Helen Gardner in the leading role. will be presented to- night at the Lyric. Beautiful settings and gorgeous costumes are to be seen in this great feature.
 Miss Marie Shepard, the talented singer, will appear in late songs.
 Prices 10 and 25 cents. Your only chance to see this great feature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19

James Gregory, who has been em- ployed in the Royal Fruit companys stores for the past few months, will sail for Seattle tonight on the North western, and from that place will go to join his uncle. James Protopapas who left here a few weeks ago for that place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19
MIDSUMMER DAY.

According to the custom of the Scandinavians Midsummer Day comes on June 24. This year 1t will be cele- brated by a big dance on Mayfower Island Tuesday evening, June 23, to be given by number of Norwegians.
 -6-1S-5t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19

(Leaving Juneau on Satu rday Night Only) I2I5P M 1920 P. M. 12:30 P. M. l2:00 P. M.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-06-19

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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-01-02
.AMODERN
MIRACLE
NEW YEARS STORY

T was the last day of the old year.
London had recovered from its
Christmas festivities-and their
after effects-and was preparing
to see the new year In.
In the misty hours of the December
afternoon two young men were gazing
through the windows OF a Piccadilly
club at the people who were hurrying
up and down that thoroughfare.
well, Densham," said the younger
and darker of the two, ARE you medi-
tating any lofty and noble resolutions
for the new yearT
81 am afraid that is not much in my
line" replied Lord Densham In a
slightly affected tone. "But am think
ing of making a great alteration"
REALLY! Are you going to change
your tailor or only let your mustache
grow?"
Don't be dippant," said his lordship
in quite melancholy tone, THE fact
is, Briarley. old boy, I'm going to get
married" This was drawled out slow
ly and with deep sigh. as though the
speaker felt he was making some
mighty self sacrifice for humanity.
II thought you looked jolly blue
about something, but wherefore the
gloom?" asked Briarley. Nobody COM
pels you"
81 have to marry in self defense"
proceeded his ordship. ut is sickeninS
to feel that you are being run after by
all the girls and all their matchmaking
mammas But the worst of it is that
I've fixed on two girls. and | can't for
the life of me decide which to have"
And who are the favored couple be-
tween whom Paris the Second has to
judge"
"One is Daisy Molyneux-the lively
little thing with the blue eyes and the
good figure. you know, OF course she
is very Jolly and awfully fond of me-
Eyes. and the other?"
"Sibyl Castlemaines your-er-secoEd
cousin isn't sheY
"Do you think Sibyl cares for your"
81 am afraid there is not much doubt,
of it. old man." said his lordship
mournfully as he languidly stroked his
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-01-02
Union Grove

Health very good at this writing,
Thelma Jackson was the guest Of
Hazel Rhea last Sunday.
Miss Chrisa Orr gave a singing
last Saturday night which was en-
joved by all.
James White of Knoxville is
spending a few DAYS with home
folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Carson are
spending the HOLIDAYS in Knoxville
visiting their laughter Mrs. James
M Teer.
Misses Rnrl and Beatrice Smith
were the guests of Mary Sanders last
Sunday.
Mrs Bertha johnson of Maryville
VISITED her mother Mrs. Margaret
Anderson last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. mes McCampbell
have as their guest their nephew
and wife of Knoxville.
Mr.. Robert Houston and Miss
Ella Anderson were married last
Saturday
Cecil Smith who has been away
for some, time spent Christmas with
home folks.
Howard James Of Knoxville spent
last Saturday night and Sunday at
this place.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-01-02
Land Sale Notice

By virtue Of an order of sale issued TO me
by Joe H. Gamble, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Blount County, Tennessee, in the
case of Goddard Brothers VS.. Aaron Dunlap
! will on the II day of January 1914 at the
Court House doer at 1890 a. m. in the
town of Maryville, sell for cash in hand,
the following described property, to-wit,
all the right, title and interest Aaron Dun
lap has in and to the following described
real estate. One acre of ground situated
in Miser Station, Blount County, Tennessee
and bounded on the North by Cox; on the
East by Brown; on the South by Mcconnell
and on the West by Mcconnell. Said real
estate being levied upon and ordered sold
by said court as the prope ty of Aaron
Dunlap to satisfy judgement due Goddard
Borthers.
This the "a day Of December 1913.
G. r. Davis.
Dept. Sherif.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-01-02
Landslide

By virtue of an Older OF Sale issued 10
me by Joe II. Gamble, Clerk { The Circuit
Court Of Blount County Tenre &c. in the
case Of w. B. Seaton vs. Olive, Stanley, /
will, on the I4th day Of lanuar, 1914. sen
at the Court House door in The Town Of
Maryville. for cash in hand he following
described property, to.Wit:
Lots Nos. I and 4 in the Stanley Addi-
ton to Maryville, fronting on Crooked
Creek Road in the Town Of Maryvile OPP
posite Maryville College property, being
the same two lots given to Oliver Stanley
by his mother in her last vii These tive
lots being levied upon and ODD red sold by
said Court as the properly of Oliver Stan.
ley, TO satisfy judgment due w. \. Sea
ton.
This the-day of Decen Der 1919.
w. P. Barnhii Dept Shed.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-01-02

clean shaver chin. Il used to fancy
you were rather fond of her at one
time but of course it is impossible"
Utterly
well, look here. old chap; | shouldn't
ask everybody, but which of the two
girls do you advise me to have?
They're both nice, loving little girls,
and it's an awful bore to have to
choose Which would you ask?"
well" said Briarly slowly, 81 should
advise you to have Daisy MolyneuX"
Thanks awfully, old chap. | only
just needed an impartial opinion like
yours to help me decide. I'll propose
to Daisy tonight She is going to be at
Lady Vivyau's dance. and so is Sibyl,
so can get it settled either way viii
you be there?"
Eyes. expect So"
Lady Vivyan's rooms presented gay
and brilliant scene that evening. To
welcome the new year with dancing
and revelry. with music and mirth, was
typical Of the giddy social whiEI in
which hostess and guests revolved.
Lord Densham arrived early He was
attired with his usual care and cor
rectness. and he wore also an air of de-
termination that suited him very we'll.
1t displaced the appearance OF indif-
ference and Iistlessness which usually
made the hereditary legislator look
limp and nabby He speedily discOv
cred that both Daisy Molyneux and
Sibyl CaRtiemaine had come, ana hs
sought Miss Molyneux that sc might
acquaint her with the honor ne pro
posed to do her
II was considerably later when Cecil
Briarley arrived. He was not In the
best Of spirits and did not intend TO DO
much dancing One Of the first persons
he noticed waa bis own cousin
''What, Ribyi-yOu not eaHcing?'
mo: haven't been here long"
'BhaH we Sit down somewhere until
some one cOmea and claims your
''By all meana Il "a quite long
eime since I've had the chancr 81 tafk.
Eng 10 yOu. Cecil
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-01-02
Land Sale

By virtue of an Order OF Sale issued to m e.
by Joe H, Gamble, Clerk Of the Circuit
Court OF Blount County Tennessee, in the
case OF Neal & Ragsdae vs. Oliver Stanley,
l will, on the I4th day Of January, 1914.
sell, at the Court House door il the Town
of Maryville, for cash in hand, the follow
ing described property, TO wits
LOIS Nos l and 2 in the Stanley Addi-
tion to Maryville, fionting on Crooked
Creek Road in the Town Of Maryvile op
posite Maryville College property, being
The same two lois given to Oliver SUI ley
by his mother in her last viii. These Two
lots being LEVIED upon and ordered so,d by
said Court a. the property OF Oliver sian.
ley. to satisfy judp ment due Neal &
Ragsdale.
This the-day of December, 1913.
w. p Barnhill Dept Shelf.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1914-01-02
Land Sale

By virtue OF an Order OF Sac issued to
m by Joe H Gamble, CLERK OF The Circuit
Court of Blount County Ten, e,see, in the.
case Of j. P Martin VS. Olive, Sanle,, /
will on the I4th day Of JanuaN. 1914 ,ell
at the Court House door in Il Town of
MaryvlIe, for cash in and, lie following
described property. ITO wit:
Lots Nos. l and in the Stai ey Addition
to Matyvie, fronting on Cooked tieek
Road in the Town Of Maryw' opposite
Maryville College property, helug the anne
two ots given TO Oliver N,aI ley 10y his
mother in her last will, Thee rwo los be-
ing levied upon and ordered sold b, said
Court, as the property Of o ives Stanley,
to satisfy judgment due ]. P Martin.
This the-day OF December 1913
w. p. Barnhill Dept heff