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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
PL.AINFIELD
F risnds and Former Pupils Hold Mrs. Mary C. sarstow in Loving Memory Funeral of Elijah Greene

Louis Dixon of the U. $. N., at pres ent stationed off Newport, visited his grandmother, Mrs. Susan Parkhurst at Lawton Heights, and other relatives Monday
 The Late Mrs. c. F. Barstow.
 Mrs. Mary F. C. Barstow. widow of Gideon Forester Barstow. who died in Lansinghury. N Y, Sunday, was 8 native of PIa1nfield the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs CogsweIl, who were of the oldest families of the town. Az 8. young girl she was one of the most popular pupils of the old Plsinfield academy and later was a very successful teacher. She was a devoted Christian woman, whose ad- vice was prfzed in practical matters as well as one whose sympathy and kindness was never failing in trouble Mrs. RarstoW was one of the most heartily welcomed attendants at the Academy reunion last August. where she was greeted by several of her old time pupils. Although she has made her home elsewhere for a number of years Mrs. Barstow has always been regarded as a Plainfeld woman by the church and by the village and her death has brought sorrow to many friends here.
 Personal Mention.
 Mrs. Samuel Whitford visited her daughter, Mrs. Walter Gladding of Providence Saturday.
 Charles H. Barber of Campbells Mills was the guest of relatives here oyer Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs Thomas J. Barber of South Canterbury visited relatives here Monday
 Funeral Of Elijah Greene.
 The funeral of Elijah Greene. held at the home of his son. George Greene at Moosup, was conducted by Rev. MT. Coates of Plainfeld. who urged the relatives and friends present to lay up treasures in Heaven. There were beautiful flowers. The bearers were his son George. his brother-in- law. Charles Mathewson, MT. Merritt and Charles Cole, the three last named from Ekonk. Burial was at 'Plainfield Rev. Mir. Carter read the burial ser vice. MT. Greene was about 7S years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
CURRENT TOPICS IN WESTERLY
Government Report Shows Towns Big Granite Output
 Death of William Rowe--Lecture by Ora S. Gray.

Ac>cording to the report of the United States geological survey, complete to the year 1918, just published, gives figures representing the value of tha produced in Rhode Island. and that means Westerly. as practically all the granite produced in the state is from Westerly Quarries. In 1903 the product in this state was valued at $556,474; in 1909 it was s933,053. and dropped to sss7,743. and increased in 1912 to s767.507. Local producers estimate the product of 1913 at about sS0O,OO0.
 The report shows that in 1911 these values in granite in Rhode Island in more detail as follows: Building, ST., 5TS; monumental $1s4,634; rubble, $26: other, $3S5; dressed for building s387,- 45S: dressed for monumental work, s1ss,0s6; made into paving blocks, si1&, ,2sS; curbing. s13,164; crushed stone, S33,S1s concrete, $24, 406; total, ss57,T43.
 In 1912: Building, s14,351 monumen- tal s17s,656 rubble, s1.514; riprap, ss1f: other in rough. s55; dressed for 0f%: paving blocks. $37.449; curbing. S7.ss1: crushed stone. S64777; con- crete, s24,14e; other, S4,502 total.
 In the year 1911 Westerly furnished 1,tss.ss7 paving blocks valued at s114,
 
 and valued at 7,449.
 ''Hs was good enough for Presidents Cleveland, Mckinley, Roosevelt and Taft, has apparently improved with age, and he is good enough for me-" is what President Wilson remarked when consideration was given the petition for reappointment of Alonzo A. Green man to be postmaster at Kingston. He was appointed by Cleveland in 1894 and has held the office ever since. Mr, GreenInan is now = and is possibly the senior in age of any postmaster first appointed by a democratic presi- dent and reappointed by the present president. The Kingston postoff1ce has passed from the fourth to the third class and the business. now about $2,- 500 year, has increased 90 per cent. In ten years. In the month previous 70 the beginning of the parcel post service the fourth class matter handled was 100 pounds. but in a year it has increased 1000 per cent. More than half the postal business of the Con- necticut State college is done through rne Kingston postof1ice
 William Rowe, resident of Wester- iy for +3 years. and a well known stonecutter, died Tuesday morning at his home in School street after two years Illness He was born in Truso- Cromwell England. Nov. ,, 1851, and resided in Fall River for g. short while before locating in Westerly. He is survived by his widow, Susanah Rowe, two sons. William W. Rowe of Mt Vernon, N. r. and Irving R. Rowe of Westerly 6 student in the Rhode Isl and School of Design. and daughter Mrs. William D. Wells, of Westerly He also leaves 8 brother, John Rowe of New Haven, and two brothers and a sister in Bridgeport, Frederick and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11

are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Fred Godfrey.
 Mir. and Mrs Arthur Maxson have returned from an extended visit in Brooklyn, and have opened their sum mer home on Cedar street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Paine of Bos- ton are visiting Mrs. Paine's parents, Mir and Mrs. John Clifford.
 Mrs. Alfred Osborne, who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever, was taken to the Memorial hospital for treatment.
 Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Wolfe have returned from a visit in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
SENT BACK TO DANIELsoN.
South Manchester Authorities Refuse
 To Keep William Robb.

A South Manchester correspondent writes: A man giving the name of William Robb arrived in town Friday morning and asked permission to en- ter the almshouse. Investigation re- Vealed that the man had been an in mate of the Danielson almshOuse for a long time and for some unkown req
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11

son the Danielson authorities bought him d railroad ticket to this town. Lo- cal authorities decided that the case was in no way related to Manchester, and buying the man & railroad ticket sent him back to Danielson. Daniel son authorities will be asked for an explanation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
Entertained at Parsonage.

Rev and Mrs. C. T. Hatch enter tained the members of the official board or the Methodist Episcopal church at the parsonage Saturday evening, and also had as their guest Rev. c. c. Scrivener. superintendent of the Norwich district. It was voted at this time to adopt the new financial system which is to be recommended to all the churches in the conference.
 Check for Firemen.
 B. F. HoXie Engine company has re- ceiVed a, check of S25 from the Mystic Manufacturing company, to show ap- preciation for the way in which the members of the company responded to the fire at their plant on the 18th of January. The company has hired the Mystic brass band to march with them in the celebration of the battle of Stonington, August Sth.
 Golden Cross Benefit Paid.
 Miss Imogene watrous and Miss Marion Watrous have received a check for s1,oo0 from the United Order Gold ried by their mother, Mrs. Mary Watrous, a member of the order.
 Burial of Mrs. Asa Avery.
 The body of Mrs. Abbie Avery. wid- Ow of Asa Avery, who died at the nome or nef daughter, Mrs. Walter Backus, in South Windham Saturdav was brought to Mystic Tuesday after noon at ? o'clock and was taken to Elm Grove cemetery for burial Mrs Avery was former resident of this place and had many friends here. For the past few years she had resided with her daughter. Besides her daugh- ter, Mrs Nathan BaclIus, she leaves d stepson, Allen Avery of this village
 About the ViIIaoe
 Mrs. Harriet Avery, who has been caring for Mrs. Mary Brewster. Whe is 9S years old, is ill at the Brewster home and Mrs. Sarah Spink, d nurse is caring for her,
 Mrs. Nootz and son of West Haven
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11

Louis Dixon of the U. $. N, at pres ent stationed off Newport, visited his grandmother Mrs. Susan Parkhurst at Lawton Heights, and other relatives Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11

Lomax, H., announces that it will give free electric power to all new in dusfries locating there on the basis of one horse power for each male em- ployee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
MYSTIC
w. c. r. U. Meeting-OfficiaI Board and District Superintendent Enter tained-Firemen Receive Check.

The regular meeting of the Wom- an's Christian Temperance union was held Tuesday afternoon in their rooms, on Bank street with a large attend ance. The president. Mrs. Charles E. Newbury, presided, and an interesting exercise was carried out.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11

Henry Rowe and Mrs. Grace Beau mont; also two brothers in England
 and 8 sister in Australia
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11

"SSh'iS'
 The Daughters of America are plan ming an entertainment arranged by a committee composed of Miss Bertha Thompson, Mrs. Nellie Wilcox and Mrs. Ida Palmer.
 Mizpsh Class Meets.
 The meeting of the NIizpah class was held Monday evening at the home Of Mrs. William A. Fraser on Church street and was attended by 9 mem bers. The time passed in sewing patchwork and refreshments were served at the close of the evening. The reading of poem by Mrs. Anna Smith was much appreciated.
 Washington Council. U. O. A. NJ. held a meeting last evening in the hall on Front street.
 Mrs. John Specht has returned from a visit with relatives in Portland, Me,
 Mrs. Henry Specht is visiting in
 William Baker is able to be out on the street. Mrs. Baker, who is ill in bed shows no improvement.
 Mrs. Lewis Peterson entertained the ts her home on Pearl street Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments were served.
 E. S. B. Club Meets.
 Tuesday evening the meeting of the E. $. B. club was held with MT. and Mrs. Tracy Burrows at The Films and was well attended Refreshments were served and a delightful meeting was enjoyed. The next one will be with Mir and Mrs. Frank Banning. Frank Fowler has returned to his work in New York after q. visit with his father Capt. Cornelius Fowler.
 Moses Rathbun is assisting in the post office during the absence of Miss Mary Chesebro, who is visiting Boston relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Cox have re- turned to Providence after a visit with relativ eS in the village.
 Miss Margaret Joyce. graduate nurse, has been called to the home of Thomas Miner in Groton. Continued improvement is shown in the case of Mary Ross of Main street who has been dangerously i'll. Lenten Services. Last evening 9 meeting was held in Grace church and was well attended. | Each Tuesday evening during Lent services will be held at the church. 1 Mir. ard Mrs. NJ. J. Chester have been entertaining Mir. and Mrs. B. r. Bailey of New London. MT. and Mrs. C. c. Perkins have re turned home after a visit to relatives on Elm street.
 Miss Eleanor Lamb Is visiting with friends in New London.
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 only six Der cent. of the passensrr
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
Court Decides on Executor.

Court Decides on Executor.
 At the Stonington probate court held Monday before Judge Elias B. Hinck- ley regarding the rattfying and ap- pointment of William A. Ryon as ex- ecutor of the will of the late Bridget Ledwith, who died in Stonington. MT. Ryon was named as executor of the will and the six heirs mentioned are divided as to the choice of an execu- tor. Three heirs are in favor of the appointment of MT. Ryon and three are not. Attorney Benjamin Hewitt repre- sented those in favor of Mir Ryon and Judge Herbert Rathbun appeared for those who object. After hearing the arguments of the attorneys, Judge Hinckley reserved decision for one week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
Lenten Services.

only six per cent of the passenger vehicles on the streets of London are drawn by horses,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11
NOANK

Social and Personal Interests-Len- ten Service at Grace Church. Class Meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11

The Daughters of America are plan ming an entertainment arranged by a committee composed of Miss Bertha Thompson, Mrs. Nellie Wilcox and Mrs Ida Palmer
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-11

Memorial hospital at New London for treatment.
 Dr. F. D. Maine of Springfield, Mass, will return home today (Wed- nesdayl.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-11-11

Nov. y to Dec. 5th. in
elusive Votes cast be-
tween these dates count
ed at four times their face
value.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
Church Reception.

A beautiful reception was given
Mr.. r. E. Turkeys Bible Class
last Tuesday night in the parlors
of the First Christian Church.
Mr.. Elmer Deatherage presided
as the president of the meeting
and in a few appropriate remarks
introduce d Hon. w. B. Smith as
the oldest Sunday School pupil
in the church. MIR. Smith was in.
vited to the chancel and respon.
ded in one of his characteristic
speeches, filled with wit, humor
and pathos. Next was introduc-
ed by the president Mr.. John No
land as the youngest convert OF
the Sunday School. Mr.. holland
responded in neat little speech
which was enjoyed by the mem
bers. Next was introduced DR..
McDougle, who is always enter
tanning and who was at mis- best
that night: Then the president
branched over into the editorial
row and called on Messrs Lilly
and Pickles. The addresses OF
evening were closed by Superin-
tendent Arnold. after which the
class was invited to the spacious
dining room where they were
beautifully served.
The evening was spent most
delightfully."-. The women of the
church served the luncheon very
graciously.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
. Help! Help!

Madame Piotrowska earnestly
solicits the cooperation of some
of the men of Richmond who.
will help teach the men students
who will be in attendance at the
night school. This is a noble
and far reaching work and one
worthy of the serious considera-
ton of public spirited men and
women of the day. Til S e
schools are not confined to Rich
mond alone but are a State Wide
movement for the betterment of
our people generally. Can we
not awaken our citizens to the
Importance of the work?
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
Death of Miss Susan Doty

On Sunday afternoon between
the hours of twelve and one, Miss
Susan Doty, daughter of Mr..
Arch Doty, living near Kingston
died after an illness of several
months. Miss Doty was a girl
of an unusual sweet and lovable
disposition and had a large circle
of friends. She graduated at
Campbell-Hagermdn College in
Lexington several years ago with
honors. The funeral was held at
her home on Monday afternoon
at 1::30 o'clock by Rev. VIM. Hop
per thence her interment in the
Richmond Cemetery. She will
be greatly missed in her communi.
ty and by all who knew her.
Much sympathy is felt for the
grief stricken family.
no
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
Married

A pretty home wedding took
place when Miss Oracle May
Cochran, t h e attractive young
daughter of former Representa-.
tive S. D. Cochran, and Russell
Brown, bookkeeper in the Gar
rard Bank and Trust Company.
were united in marriage. The
bride is a petite brunette, a n d
possesses an unusual charm Of
manner, and is a very talented
musician, while the groom is a
son of DR.. E u 6 e n e Brown, OF
Stanford, and an expert book.
keeper. -Record.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
Telephone all social news to 63S.
Anna D. Lilly, Social Editor
REAsoR-LAND

Miss Ethel M. Reason and Mr.. Roy
Land, both of Lexington, were united in
marriage on last Thursday, at the home of
the brides aunt Mrs. w. K. Bayless, on
High street, in that city, the Rev. Mark
Collins officiating. The bride is charm
ing young woman loved, by all who knew
her. Mr.. Land is highly esteemed andone
of Lexington's most prominent young bust
ness men. He has many friends here
where he has often visited, all of whom
wish him and his charming bride much
happiness.
Miss Helen Dick entertained the Junior
Five Hundred Club very delightfully."- on
Mondav afternoon at her home on West
Main.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
Lost By Lightning.

Mr.. Robt. Doty who lost his crib
week before last by lightning es-
Inmates his loss at about $500.
There was in the crib 90 barrels
of old corn which he had sold at
4.75 per barrel and one hundred
bales of straw and the crib itself
cost over $500.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
Personal
Phone 638 or $50 for all personal items

Miss Corelia Barnes has returned from
Somerset where she visited friends the
past week.
Miss Susie Ames and Miss Hanson have
returned to Richmond and have taken
rooms with Mrs. ]. w. Arnold on High st.
Mrs. Frank E. Jennings left for her home
in the South on Wednesday, after spending
the summer with her mother, Mrs. Thos.
Phelps, at Blair Park.
Mr.. c. c. Wallace was in Lancaster last
week on business.
Mr. Rhodes Yeager and sister, Miss Dia-
ma, and Holmes Yeager, of Porto Rico,
are visiting in Lexington and Georgetown.
Miss Margaret Gentry has returned to
her home in Bur!sin, after visit to friends
here and in Lexington.
Miss Evelyn Henry, of Harrodsburg, is
attending the Normal School.
Mr.. and Mrs John NolHnd and Mr.. and
Mrs D. c. Biggerstaff attended the wed.
ding of Miss Florence Burgin to Mr.. Wal
Ter Chenault BaiIy, in Lexington, on last
Monday
Misses Ollie Hayden and Mary Eta
Burton, of Danvsle, are attending the Eas-
tern Kentucky Normal School in this city.
Mrs Geo. D. White, of Nashville, Tenn,
is visiting relatives and friends in Lancas-
ter.
Miss Nellie Wilson Hill has returned to
her home in Stanford after visit to Miss
Lucille Walton.
Miss Gladys Reid, of Winchester, has
arrived in this city to attend the Normal
School.
Mr.. w. B. Burton, the noted horseman
OF Lancaster, was in town court day buy
ing horses.
DR. John A. Snowden, of Winchester,
attended court here Monday.
Miss Julia Higgins is a t home after
spending the summer at Grab Orchard
Springs
Mrs. Annie Brown, who has been thu
guest of her sister Mrs. w. S. Bacon of zoe
College Avenue, returned Wednesday to
her home in Richmond. Lexington Her.
aid.
Mrs Clark Kellogg and daughter, OF
Richmond, are the guests of Mrs. Kellogg S
mother, Mrs. R. C.. Morgan. Miss Marie
Kellogg will go to Versailles this week to
attend Margaret lexington Her.
aid
Prof. H. V. Price, of Madison county,
has been elected Principal of the Moore
field High School.
A card from Prof. ]. T. Hazelrigg, who
is Principal of the Winchester High School
says the Winchester school opened Tues
day with an enrolment of between 600 and
700. They have 26 teachers, including the
superintendent, six of whom teach in the
High School. Mr. Hazelrige says he is
well pleased with the way school starts off
Mrs. J. A. Moores is visiting friends and
relatives in Memphis and Paris, Tenn,
and will be absent for about three weeks
Mrs. Carrie Davidson, of Lancaster, has
Deem the guest of her daughter, Mrs. 2. T,
Rice, the past week.
Kew. J. N. Culton occupied the pulpit Of
the Baptist church at Irvine last Sunday.
Mr.. Dell Azbill recently visited his sister
Mrs. George c. Moore in London.
Attorney S. M. Tudor, of Dayton, o.
was called home by the death of his father
James Tudor of Cottonburg on last Sun
day
Mrs Harvey Chenault who has been i'll
at the P. A. c. Inhrmary, has recovered
sufficiently to be removed to her home in
the country.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
Announcement

Subjects for services at the
Methodist Church for Sunday
Sept. 10th, 10:45 'The Lifting of
the Church, or Satan's Litter
Lifting 7:30 "The Missionary
work of the early church..
All members and friends of
the church, are urgently request.
ed tolbe present Sunday morning.
The pastor will announce a plan
for some special work which will
be vitality interesting to every
thoughtful man and woman.
Comei
B. c. Horton. pastor,
All the ministers of the city
are back in their pulpits.
The new Baptist church at
Irvine, KY, will be dedicated
next Sunday, and the dedicatory
sermon will be preached by Rev.
Powell. of Louisville.
The revival meeting which has
been in progress in the Hisle
bottoms near Harris Flat. was
concluded Sunday night. The
meeting was well attended
preaching was good and the
singing was excellent. No ad
ditions were received to the
church, but much spiritual good
has been accomplished. Sunday
many people brought their din
ners and it was served on the
ground in picnic fashion. Mr.
and Mrs. w. M. Hisle entertain
ed a large number at dinner and
were lavish in their hospitality
There will be a congregations
meeting held at the first Preby
terrain church on Sept. 10th al
II o'clock a. m. for the purpose
of calling pastor if the way b
clear.
The Rev. Burton Harrison viii
preach on the above date, morn
ing and evening.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15

Bro. S. H. Pollitt, who has been
in charge of the Methodist church
at Lancaster for some years, has
been returned to that place.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15

Rev. w. P. Fryman, pastor of
the Irvine Methodist church, has
been returned to that church for
another year.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15

Madame Piotrowska will address
the Christian Endeavef Society
at the Second Christian Church
Sunday night on the interesting
subject of the European War.
Madame is native of Poland
and her lecture will be full of in
terest all are invited.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15

Rev. w. S. Grinstead who is
well known in Richmond, has
been assigned to Bloomfield, Mel
son county. Bro. Grinstead for
merly lived at Waco, this county,
He is held in high esteem by the
conference.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15

Rev. Ell. Richie has been sent
to the College Hill circuit.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Gh'rsfh
Nptea
Bro. Horton Returned2
CCOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Bro. B. G. Horton has been re-
turned to the city of Richmond
for another year Brother Hor-
ton stands in high favor with his
congregation and tn e citizens.
and all will be glad to know that
he, has been returned.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15

A revival a t h e Christian
church at Lancaster will begin
September 18th, an d Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Stratton will conduct
the singing.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
For Sale

| have a fine fresh milk COW for
sale. ]. E. Greenleaf
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15

A protracted meeting will soon
commence in the First Christian
churc h. Further announcements
will be made.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
Sunday School Convention

Sunday School Convention
The Sunday School Conven-
ton which was held at Berea
Sunday was attended by only a
small crowd. We are unable to
get a full report of the same.
Hon. w. B. Smith, of this city,
addressed the convention.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15

Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Laths.
16tf Blanton Lumber Co. Phone 425
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
LOVELY DINING

Mrs. G. w. Evans entertained with a
lovely dining on last Wednesday, Mrs. Sue
Shelby, Mrs. Mary B. Clay, Mrs. Thomas
Dudley, Mrs. Cornie Clay, Mrs. Sue Dud-
ley and Mrs. Robt Miller, all of whom
were lifelong friends of her mother.
The day was most memorable one
spent in recalling events of the past and
living over again the days of their early
married life.
Mrs. George Phelps assisted Mrs. Evans
in entertaing and helped to make the day
one of genuine pleasure.
@ 9 g
Mrs. S. J. McGaughey entertained with
pretty card party on Wednesday in hon
or of Mrs. Marshall Collins.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15

Madisonian $1.OO Per Year.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15
DanvilIe versus Richmond

Richmond leads in attendance 49,.
Danville leads in collection S6.52.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-09-15

Col. N. B. Deatherage has returned from
the reunion of Morsan's Men at Olympia
Springs.