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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-03
xENS CELEBRATE WITH A BANQUET
Eighth Annual Held With Over 20 Atendng-Rey. C. H.
Stouse and Edwin A. Tracy the Speakers-Latter Des-
cribes Trips o Panama Canal and to Egypt.

The eighth annual banquet of the
Xens society was held Friday evening.
Plates were laid for eighty, with over
seventy present, including the So
ciety's guests, Rev. George H. Strouse
and ME- and Mrs Edwin A. Tracy.
The eight tables were very arIfac-
tive with pretty ferns in dainty fern
dishes as center pieces. Dainty Happy
New Year cards with bells made pref
ty souvenirs of the 1914 banquet.
Tho following menu was served and
greatly enjoyed.
Mashed Potatoes Mashed Tmnfps
Boiled Onions Cranberry Sauce
Celery Olives
Apple ne cotfee ice cream
Walter NJ. Cowan as POSTMASTER was
perfect. Mr. Cewan welcomed all es-
pecialty the guests, and gracefully
introduced the speakers of the eve
ming. Mr.. Tracy was the first, speak
ing upon The Panama Canal
He was enthusiastically greeted and
from this beginning to the end of his
address held the closest attention of
all; the only criticism heard, that he
did not talk long enough. Starting from
Norwich in cold icy February, Mr.
Tracy took the party south reaching
summer weather in SO hours. to Miami
thence to Jacksonville to Key West
SO to Panama, graphically describing
the country, the building and working
of this the most wonderful work of
man.
MI Tracy spoke briefly upon his
trip to Egypt and its wonders
Mr. Cowan then introduced the pas
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-03

tor, Rev Mr. Strouse, who responded
In bright, humorous vein.
Mr.. Cowan in behalf of the Xens
spoke with regret at the absence of
Mrs Starkweather. who has always
taken an active interest in the Xens
been seriously i'll for several months
but is reported as slowly gaining in
health.
Under the care of George Amburn
members of the Unity class acted as
walters and looked very natty in their
white coats. Those serving were
Messrs. Robert Cross, Charles Wiley,
Earle Stamn. Fred Church, William
Huntington, Henry Fillmore, John Der
nan. During the evening Leslie Ward
entertained with selections on the Vic
trola.
The banquet committee, VIII ].
koonz, chairman, Mrs. Minnie Amburn,
Mrs w, Smith Allen, Mrs. John Par
sons and Mrs. Fred Wilson, with the
entertainment committee Mrs. William
Gilchrist, Mrs. VIII J. Koonz, Mrs
Charles Cobb and Will J. Koonz were
congratulated upon the success of the
evening.
Following the banquet the regular
meeting was called to order by the
president, Mrs. John B. Dat The reg
ular reports were read and approved
as were the third quarterly reports
A general discussion was held upon
the question Should the Xens give
an Entertainment During the Winter
cfety should have a public entertain
ment. 1t was unanimously voted to
extend a vote of thanks to Mr.. Tracy
for his interesting address,
The meeting adjourned for two
weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-03
BozRAH BAPTIST CHURCH
HELD ANNUAL ROLL CALL
with Business Meeting-Rev. Dr.. J. 3,
Sioeum Preached Sermon on "Hope.n

With morning and afternoon services,
the annual meeting and roll call of fhe
Bozrah BAPTIST church was held on
dhursday The following was the pro
gramme-
Voluntary; singing. An Han tho
Power of Jesus Name; reading of Ps
~ followed by prayer by Rev J.
p olocum, d. D.; reports from church
ana societies connected with the
cnnrch; from the church. from the &c
c.SSlasucal society, ueasurer's report
Dllls paid, a balance in the trea s11y-v-
singing, Glorious Things of Thee Are
spoken; from the Women's MISSIONARY
society, from the Ladies' Aid society
SOLO by Sila-s Whipple, from Sunshine
oand, from Sunday school: singing
Glory to God on High; from Philathea
SSlsEss, from B. Y P u; singing, Zion
stands with Hills Surrounding.
Dinner was served in the vestrv ana
affer social hour the services were
resumed The programme Continued
as 1olloWs- Voluntary, singing. / I4oys
my KINGDOM, Lord
Inc roll was called and many re
sponueo IN person and several bv LEI
ter. and some failed to send any mes
says About IS were present. Then
IolIoWed singing, BEST Be the TIE Thai
BtndWs; solo by Mrs Nathan E. whit
ing sermon by Rev 7 B. Slocum- D
2 Text And Now Abideth Hope. /
- To- singing. come Let Us
anew Our Journey Pursue: benediction
by Rev j. B. S1ocum, D, D.
The business meeting of the societ
followed, in which the following officers
were elected: CSommittee, C. e. ellis
y b. Lefhngwell, John H. Rathbone,
clerk. Mrs. c. E Ellis; treasurer. G. E
Ellis, solicitor and collector, Clinton
Rogers; auditors. T. c. Leffingweu
John H Rathbone
Dr. Slocum and wife favored with
several duets which were much en-
1oyed- At the close all Joined hands
IN circle reaching around the audi
forum and sang BEST Be the Tie That
Binds, and God Be with You TIL We
Meet Again And all united in the
Mizpah benedictiou
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-03

the maker. Gardner has a deposit in
the savings department of $500. His
wife. Katheryn w. Gardner, deposited
in the bank on April l. 1918, 800, and
she received a passbook in the savings
department. On July %, 1913, Mrs.
Gardner undertook to assign adj mon
eys due her from the bank to her
husband. Gardner has offered the de-
posts on the two books as an offset
of the note the bank holds against
him.
These are some of the questions that
the receiver asks the supreme court
for advice on, and there are many
others that will be submitted when
the case comes up. because the record
shows that there is an amendment to
the application for ADVICE which the
receiver originally fled.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-03

We have received large stock of
ALARM CLOCKS, including the Big
and Baby Ben all of which are
fully guaranteed by me.
We also carry full line O
of Jswelry and Watches of
all kinds in the best quail RtOi.A
ity and workmanship. HAoSsSIAA
Our prices are the low NF1syW
est in town.
We buy and exchange Old Gold.
Silver and Jewelry Tor their full value
Expert Matchmaker and Repairer.
j. OGULNIcK G. CO.,
IS Franklin ST. opp. Bulletin Building
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-03
To Be Married January 81.

Announcement has been made of
the coming marriage of Mr.. Eugene
F. Farley, retiring president of the
knights of Columbus club, and Miss
Nellie A. Lyons of this city. The
wedding will be at St. Patrick's
church, on the morning of January 81
The ceremony will be performed by
Father Broder1ck-New Haven Regis
ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-03
RECEIVER ASKS
OF SUPREME COURT
In Thomas Loan G Trust Company
Matter-lnvolve Disposition of AS


How Receiver Charles f. Thayer of
the Thomas Loan & Trust company
puts his case and the questions he
asks the supreme court to settle for
his direction in the discharge Of his
duties as receiver, are all shown in the
application for advice which he has
flied before the court
Among the representations he makes
are the following:
The business conducted was like thar
OF any legitimate bank. Money was
received on deposit, and money was
loaned at laWful rates of interest, notes
being taken in acknowledgment of tbe
Indebtedness, some of which were paw
able On demand. Others were bile
at stated times and still others were
secured by mortgage on real and per
sonal property. On April 49, 1913. the
ferent persons of a total of $3.50. 74s. IT
entered oD the books of the bank I'M
def the following heads:
General deposits .s2so. s44 ST
deposits in Savings dept. . 567. 1896. "a
Deposits in Home dept - 21.7O1. %
Deposits in School Savings
Deposits evidenced BY secur- S17'2S
lties 1888 66
The general deposits represented
1Heney that was subject to check. The
deposits in the savings department
We're at interest, at the rate of four
per cent. The deposits in the home
department consisted of money col
leeted in small steel safes at the
homes of depositors and from time to
time taken by the owners to the bank.
where the safes were unlocked by the
employees Of the bank and deposited
to the credit of the owners and this
class of deposits called for interest at
the rate of four per cent The depos-
It's IN the school system consisted of
small sums collected by school children
in the deterrent schools and under this
system also interest was paid on de-
posits of 81 and upward at the rate
of four per cent. The remaining de-
posts represented certificates of de-
post and interest on these certificates
az N~posit was paid at a rate agreed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-03

Breene, George F. Burton. Miss Hill
ton Greene, Miss K. Hausheeri Annie
Henry, William E. Harvey, Robert
Harvey, Harold C. Matthews, Mrs. E.
Harris, Harry Lane, Annie Lathrop,
Josie Parker, c. E. Pendleton, Vir-
ginia Pearson, Herbert Revers, Edith
NJ. Robinson, Joshua Sangster, Salim
Sayeg. Clara, Starkweather, Lubin G..
Wheeler. Marcy Writer, Mrs. Fred
erick Williams, Messrs. Waterman.
Mrs. w. ]. Ward.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-03
Unclaimed Letters.

Unclaimed Letters.
The list Of unclaimed letters for the
week ending January 8, 1914 at the
Norwich post office is as follows: :
Mrs. William Blackburn Miss NJ.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-03
DIED.

kELLAS-Ln New Haven. Jan. 2, Mrs.
James KellaS. Jr-, formerly of Nor
w1ch
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

The Pennsylvania railroad prides it
self on the safety of It's passengers and
one of the most rigidIv enforced rules
reads: "The use of intoxirants by en-
ployes while Oh duty is prohibited.
Their habitual use. Of or the frequent
ing Of places where they are sold j.
sufficient cause for DISMISSAL In
statement issued Yesterday the com
pany gave the information that Isl
675 observations were made during
1918 as TO the use ct intoxicauts hv
employees, and that in only 1Jo eases
was discipline required. Thus only
one man in about every 500 employed
by the system was guilty OF a lapse
under the no-driuk rule. The discipline
imposed ran all the way from reprl
mand to discharges. 1t lies III the
hands OF each division supcrintcnfent
to act in his Judgment. The previous
and general record of any man who
breaks the rule is considered in fixing
the punishment Ii it is Il first or see
ond offense, very likely the superiu-
tcudcnt viii be satisfied il the Of
fender shall take the pledge. The see
tiou track gang laborer is held to Il
strict accountability to the uc-drluz
rule. even a. the locomotive engineer.
dremau, conductor. and jrajuuan Alau
the prohibition applies to the djt3-juu
/ superintendent himself. auI shuuid hc
Z Inc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

In the wake Of go-to-church sun
day. which has swept the country
and. is now breaking against the East
crn coast, is hcraldcd the "clean-u up
week, = says the New York Evening
Post. 1t left the Pacific cities weeks
ago, has its committees and boost
CTS iii Denver and st, Louis and IS
selling on Cleveland. Seven days Of
button distribution, fly swatting, rum
mage sales, trash-ple bonfires, back
yard gardening, and even police en-
forcement of the sanitary regulations.
are expected to leave Cleveland not
merely SIKH in population, but first in
beauty. The glory of the title Is re
tiected in the Plain Dealer $ warming
that $40 Western cities have taken
up the dress parade fever with equal
enthusiasm. When we begin to near of
4 week set apart for the direct inter
est of parents in the schools, another
for the support of sound drama. and
a third for the relief of the poor. Her
cules S twelve labors viii pale beside
the cities fifty-two. SO far rs these
impulses represent merely u hope to
screw reform to the sticking point
they will always be followed. by "A dis
appointing relapse. The sea Of civic
ills and needs will effectively be met
not by spasmodic Mrs. Partingtons. bu:
by permanently united citizenship
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21


1t isn't because The Reformer had 8
part in starting tine local rest room.
that it is always glad to see word
in behalf OF that institution. The rea-
son Is based On "a fuu conviction that
the rest room is one of the most val
liable agencie, for civic uplift. Those
who take upon themselves the task OF
raising funds for its support are tn
gagged in a distinct public service nn6
are entitled to the cooperation OF the
entire community. These facts shouIe
be more in mind by persons who are
asked to buy tickets for the concert
which is to be given next Wednesday
evening for tbe rest room 5 benefit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

The first day Of spring opened at
1901 this morning with the mercury
luttcring Internationally near the zcro
mark. aud with the world covered with
the snow that came two days before.
The man who expected, because of the
mild spell Of the days earlier III the
week. to outlast the winter with a few
ecuttlesfuI OF coal that remained in
the bun. found be was mistaken. De
cidcdly. winter is displaying dispo-
ton to finger in the lap OF spring that
* far from commendable. Now that
winter is officially over let us hope
that theory and practice viii get into
agreement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

Give soac Information ON homc-
Stealing III California.
Entry Is of 60 acres permitted on
dry lands within California; Three
wears are allowed to bring water there
on. On proof of this, same may be
purchased at - cents an acre Under
the present laws mineral lands are held
for industrial development. miners Gus.
toms being recognized b. the federal
judiciary. Loeators from district lode
OF placer. adopt regulations and elect
recorder.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

y significant discovery has been
made that the space between paper
and tin signs nailed TO trees affords I'm
excellent breeding place for various
kinds Of caterpillars. Whenever these
sings are torn down. their backs are
found covered with the cocoons Of cat
erpillars. 1t has been found in New
York that this is a favorite breeding
place for the tent caterpillar and in all
probability the brown-tail and gypsy
moths find happy homes back OF the
signs along New England roads, This
j. another argument against the dis
igurcmcnt of our Highways by ad>cr-
Using matter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1t is the aim of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery of
the paper eac}, night, and t solicit.j the
corporation of subscribers to that end.
Prompt report should be gwen of each
failure to receive the paper on the morn
ing follow ing the omission, in person, by
telephone or postal card, thus enabling
the cause of the error to be promptly and
accurately discovered and the proper
remedy Immediately applied 1t is only
by this method that the publisher can Sc
cure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

The resolution passed by the Brat
tlrboto board Of trade last evening IA
protcAt against any radical action on
the part, OF the government toward tnt
New Haven railroad were siajiaf in
form to thos which commercial bodies
III over New England have becu a1opl
irg Iurire the rast fcu days. iionovc,
much 81 blame belongs to past lnaEale
mcute for the present condition u the
New Haven. President Elliott aud his
associates appear to he sincere in tlei.
efforts 70 nut the -fetem On an ehiel-as
ISIS It's t-sE : k==--1!=s1 al sG51-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21
LudlOW S Locknn.
Ludlow Tribune

Brattlcboro village insist, ON ha>ipo
IN auto fire truck. and has appronri
atcd not to exceed nine hundred ,IoI-
lars to provide "a suitable lookup for
transgrcsSors. One half that amount
would i" wonders for ;hc Ludlow lock
up. which for some years has been y
disgrace to the village and horror
even 10 the genus tramp.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21
We Rcgard THIS as Extra
LMo.rlsAillc Messenccr.1

TN0EFISNTITT NpNscWgor.1
The Bratti' horo Daily Rcforncr il,
year old. That it is 4 healthy, Justly.
growing infant it, appearance fully
proves. That 4 has passed the '.tcctlr
M Stage safely and cut its eve teeth.
too quite number can testify. as it
bites into anything that is wrong and
bites hard.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run OF paper.
so cents an inch for first insertion; %
cents an inch for each subsequent inser
ton. Limited space on first page at
double fates.
space rates on application.
Classified advertisements Five cents
"A line first insertion with 80 per cent dis
count tor each subsequent insertion
without change of copy.
Reading NoiIces-Ten cents q line first
insertion with 80 per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change
Of copy.
Position, 10 per cent extra
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

Sheffield cutlery firms have sub
scribed S55,50o for the purpose of pros
ecuting for fraudulent use OF the word
= sheffield abroad.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

General john Reagan. George Buming-
ham, Pseud.
Another remarkable story Of Bally-
moy. \ most enterprising American
thinks it will be great fun to wake NJ
the village to the need of having .
statue in memory of IN Irish patriot
by the name OF General John RegaH
who was born in Ballymoy. The Gen
eral exists only in the mind OF tn,
American, but tine inhabitants Of tho
town take him at his word and the
statue IS erected in memory Of tbs
mythical hero.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

be made rs easy as possible for thos,
VINO are attempting it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

to her child
The Dominant Passion, Marguerite
Bryant.
\ well written novel of exceptional
interest The four principal characters
are a painter and his son who has il
love for music; u scientist and his
wife who is Il noted writer. The tan
gle begins through. the painter : need
OF the inspiration given by the sci
enlist S wife before her marriage, also
after, and the Grass sellishness Of the
painter who cares only for his art. The
tangle Is Strengthened with great skill
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-21

which may bring sorrow or happiness
to her child.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-17
WOMAN
NOW LEADS
EM0CRATS
MRS. LEE OF COLORADO
ELECTED STATE CHAIRMAN
TO FILL VACANCY

Denver Colo, Jan. l1-Alrs, Cert
man of the Democratic State Commit
tee OF Colorado. by virtue of the res
ignation OF the elected chairman,
George T. Bradley, is a machine pol
itician, according to her declaration
expressed emphatically tonight. Ac-
cordng to her views a machine-im
lpregnable and unassailableis the
only factor which can assure party
success Therefore, she is planning
to build in Colorado one of the great
l. est political machines Of the age.
BY a machine she declared, Il do
not mean corrupt body but on the
other hand, an organization pure in
principle and certain i'll purpose, Con-
sequently, | am opposed to steam
roller methods
Asked what her first steps would be,
Mrs Lee said;
LAS you know. | will be chairman
of the state committee until after the
elections next fall. We have United
States senator to elect, besides full
state ticket and four congressman My
aim is to organize our party so that
| the Democrats will be returned to all
those offices. Senator Thomas's
term expires. We can not afford to
let Republican succeed him.
If possible | shall visit every coun-
lty in the state and learn the true
conditions. ! shall try to organize the
local committees and have move
ment started that will assure party
success in the fall.
Il am a Democrat from principles
sake. not from political reasons. or
course the Progressives have made
the claim Of being the true represen
tatiyes Of woman rights in Colorado.
] leN are not. nope 10 make tne
Democratic party the leading expo
nent Of the rights of women. hope
within he next few months. to bring
the majority OF the women Of this
state into the folds of our party. An
other thing. am for the party above
the man. BY that | mean that the
candidate should be pledged to Ger
tain principles and that the indiy
idual equation should be wholly elm
mated.
"RooseYelt quit the Republican par
ty because he believed it corrupt. He
doubtless was right in his belief but
wrong in his action
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-17
Trains Discontinued

Announcement was made Friday
that effective Sunday, Rock Island
trains Nos. 725 and 726 between Geary
and Sayre will be discontinued. Al
ter Sunday trains will be run from
Oklahoma City TO Geary and then
north over the Choctaw & Northern.
Train No. II, for Amarillo, viii ar
rive at $50 a. m, instead Of at 5:22
a. m, and train No. Il .or Memphis
will arrive at $40 p. m, instead of
7.15 p. m.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-17

Hogs 800 to $1.7o.
Grain and Hay.
Corn per bu, 6oc
Wheat, per bu-, SOC.
<afir corn, per bu., 6oc.
Oats, per bu, fOc.
Prairie hay, per ton, $1,000 10 sl1''o
Alfalfa hay per ton, Sl4.VV.
Straw twheaD, per baie, 15c.
straw (oats), per bale. 2oc'
Bran, per 100 lbs, sl.2o
Corn cnops per 100 lbs, $l.55'
Produce-Llve Poultry.
Broilers, under lbs, l9c'
Springs over lbs. &c.
Hens, &c.
Turkeys, No. i, l4c.
Turkey=, did Toms, 12c-
Duel ., l0c.
Geese, &c.
Roosters. sc.
Hides
Hides, green salt, 12c.
Hides, green. 10c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-17

Notice 10 AL
There viii he moving picture ex e
hibition in connection with sacred
concert at the ST. Paal \. VI. f
oharch. corner Elm and Villas streets,
en- the evenings OF Jan. -. 90 II. The
pictures in themselves Will teach a
religious and Q moral lesson while
the sweet anthems, solos and guar
tettes rendered by the \. NJ. f. choir
and friends. Will have "A tendency -
lift humanity Hpon higher plane
The A. v T committee promises
change OF program eacn esenin
After the exhibition the ladies Of tae
church will furnish refreshments III
the basement OF the church. You are
we ome. The price Of admission VII
10 cents tc an T. G. Ninson,
Chairman Of Committee: Geo. Thorn
ton. secretary
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-17
Requisition Denied

requisition from the governor CT
Arkansas, asking for the return q
that state OF George Fairchild, ne
gro, charged with the theft OF a bale
of cotton. was denied by Governor
Cruce Friday Fairchild proved an ali
bi in which he showed the governor
that on the date he was alleged to
have stolen the cotton he was in Ok
lahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-17

The police OF Oklahoma Citg are
after the joints and gambling houses.
One place, q - Main street was
practically demolished yesterday
when raid was made Doors were
chopped down. walls opened and
flooring raised up, in search for hid
den booze Oklahoma City is evident
ly in earnest this time III its fight
against the joints.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-17

tionally interesting feature. See it
to night at the Highland Also the
inevitable Hartford sisters in yaude-
vile tonight Challis & Chalis in
vaudeville will be the Sunday attrac-
ton
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-17
EAMlISHnEH.lzL Us

humiliation to her and the other
members Of her family. 1t Is bat
ding against such odds as this that
bring out the firmness and wonderful
spirit in the girls character The
litter fight she wages against the
wiles Of the millionaire. her uphill
battle III her efforts ,tc save her
brother from prisoners cell, and
her final triumph at the end CT the
p'ay present dramatic possibilities
that have never been equaled before
in the drama
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-01-17

That the people Of Guthrie viii be
surprised on tomorrow evening is a
positive certainty fer on that occasion
the newest dramatized offering en-
titled -1he Price She Paid viii be
brought TO the Guthrie theater-
No greater artistic triumph hes
ever toured the country than this
wonderfulls dramatic play which has