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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society With
Mrs. William Kramer, Sr.

The Ladies Aid society of the
Greeneville Congregational church held
their first meeting of the new year on
Wednesday evening with Mrs William
Kramer, Sr., of Central avenue. There
was good attendance, and interest
was manifest throughout the session.
The meeting was opened with the
Lords prayer by the president, Mrs.
Samuel Lathrop after which the re-
ports of the secretary and treasurer
were heard and accepted. The treas
urers report showed a substantial sum
in the treasury. During the month
several bouquets were sent to sick and
shut-ins.
The society voted to buy apron ma
terial to be made up into aprons this
winter and sold. At the recent fair
conducted Jointly by the Ladies' Aid
society and Euphemian circle of The
Kings Daughters the ladies cleared
$40. which has been set aside as a
fund for the purchase of a new carpet
for the church.
After the business of the meeting
had been concluded the hostess served
delicious chocolate and cake and a
social hour followed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Midniuht Bonfire.

About ,1a.45 O'Clock Thursday morn
ing Policeman Dety discovered a large
smellfderiHg bonfire near the new Cad
den residence, on Broadway, and fear
ing the wind might blow the sparks
towards the new residence or into the
pile of boards and lathes that are be-
ing torn out of the Slater mansion,
and start a blaze, he extinguished the
fire with the aid of Sergeant Mathews
The fire was evidently left to burn it
self out,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
You Will Be Told the Truth
Or Nothing

VERNON CLEoN. the worlds Fa-
nous Life Reader, viii tell You exactly
what you wish to know or will make
no charge.
If you are unhappy, discouraged, un-
successful, in doubt or trouble, this
powerful master of occult forces can
POSITIVELY change your condition.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
BORN.

EERG USON-In Pomfret Center, Jan
3. 1914, a son to Mr.. and Mrs. l.. n
Ferguson.
PERRY-In Putnam, Jan. 8, 1914. a
son to DR.. and Mrs. Edward Perry
BOWEN-In this city. Jan. e. a daugh-
tie to Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Bowen
of 112 Smith avenue.
MATHEWSON-In East Killingly, Jan
6, 1914, a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer Math ewson.
BABCOCK-In Meriden, Jan 2. 1914. a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill
Babcock. formerly of North Lyme.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Many At First Church Meetino

At the chapel of the First Congrega-
tional church where meetings are be-
ing held during the week of prayer
that of Wednesday evening had for its
topic PauPs Desire and Prayer that
Souls Might Be Saved. The subject
was earnestly and practically present.
ed by the pastor, Rev. G. II. Ewing.
The meeting was fully attended and
the part of the hour occupied in pray
er and discussion was most helpful.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Children To Be Cared For.

Mothers with young children who
wish to attend the First Congregations
al church this coming Sunday are be-
ing notified that the children will be
cared for in the chapel adjoining the
church during the hour of service by
the social committee of the Christian
Endeavor society.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09

Owing to eases OF smallpox In Hart
ford notice was given students of St
Thomas seminary, while they were
spending the holidays at their respect
i've homes, that they were expected to
produce certificates showing that they
had been vaccinated within five years
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
CARD OE THANKS

We wish to thank our kind neighbors
and friends for the beautiful flowers
and sympathy shown us during our
recent bereavement
MRS. A. DOLBEARE.
MRS D. SKEESUCKS,
MRS Z. AVERY.
MIR. CHARLES MATTHEW'S.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Goino TO Albert.

Jack Gneo, who for some time past
has conducted the lunch room at Tafts
Station. has sold the business to Dan
iel Buckley, who took possession on
Thursday. Mr.. Gneo intends leaving
for Alberta in a short time
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Entertained for Woroester Relatiue

On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph c. Keegan entertained a NUM-
Der of their friends at their home. "a
Pearl street. in honor of their cousins.
Mr.. and Mrs Euclide Digneault. of
Worcester. Mass, Music was enjoyed.
songs were rendered and refreshments
were served.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Church Meetina Postponed.

Thursday was the regular date for
the annual meeting of the Second Con-
gregational church, but because of the
delayed annual meeting of the ecClesi-
astical society, the meeting was ad-
journed. The usual midweek service
for praise. prayer and conference was
hold
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Burdick and
sons Reginald and Carlisle of New
London returned this week after a
brief visit with Mr.. and Mrs. William
NJ. Burdick at Their home on Hunting
ton avenue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09

Roderick Bernard has given up his
position here and has gone to work for
Edmond Proulx, who conducts the
Willimantic wet wash
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
PersonaIs,

Mrs Charles Erwin and son. Will
liam, are visiting Mrs. Erwin's moth
err Mrs. Thomas Balfour Of Bristol,
r L
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09

Miss Mary McEvaney of Washington
street returned Wednesday evening
after a two weeks visit with her sister
in Deep River
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09

the first poem of Poet Laureate
Bridges. Possibly the King liked it
because it was rather short.-Chicago
Record Herald
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Personals.

John Pereau is suffering from an at
tack of the grip.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Personal Items,

r. II. Snow of Huntington avenue
was in Danielson this week on bust
ness.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Rock Glen Cream
Rich and Heavy
]. M. YOUNG & SON
Corner Main and Market Street
Telephone 1888
10th DIVIDEND.

Office of The Norwich Savings Society.
Norwich, Conn, Dec. IL. 1913.
The Directors of this Society have
declared out of the earnings of the cur
rent six months semi annual dfvI-
dend at the rate of FOUR Phn CENT,
per annum, payable to depositors entl-
tied thereto on and after Jan. Is 1914,
COSTELLO LIPPITT. Treasurer.
dec16daw
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
Chimney Fire on Washington Street.

A chimney fire at the home of Mrs.
Alice B. Prentice at No. 1876 Washing
ton street called out the autochemical
from the central station and the chem
zeal company from the Falls station at
$50 O'Clock Thursday evening. The
firemen used chemical from the out
side and also sent a stream into the
chimney through the fireplace. Twelve
gallons of chemical were used, and
there was no damage in the house from
the fire.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
THE WEATHER.
Todav's Weather Forecast

Today's Weather Forecast.
For Southern New England Local
rains Friday; Saturday rain or snow;
colder by night; moderate southwest
to south winds.
Predictions from the New York Her
aid On Friday it win be unsettled and
colder, preceded by rain or snow, with
br1sk westerly to northwesterly winds.
followed by clearing conditions.
The outlook for Saturday is generally
fair and colder.
Observations in Norwich.
The following reports, reported from
SeVin'S pharmacy, show the changes
in temperature and the barometric
changes Thursday:
Their Bar.
IL m. .................. 40 29.76
n. H. 80 Z5.f 4
Highest 40, lowest SO.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Thursday: Generally
cloudy and unsettled.
thursdays weather: AS predicted,
with snow squalls.
sun. Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09
sun. Moon and Tides.
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t is low
tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-09

Its Great Recommendation.
1t is reported that King George liked
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18
V|RG|N|ANS SUE
FOR ENTIRE TOWN
WILLIAM FILLMORE ADDINGTON
AND WIFE TO GET PROPERTY
WORTH 81 500. 900.

Freezing, Va. June 17.--At the re-
cent term Of the United States court
held at CatIettsburg for the Eastern
district Of Kentucky, a suit was heard
involving a I00-acre tract Of land
upon which the mining town of Jen-
kins stands and which, with the i'm
provements upon it, is valued at 81
500, 600. This suit was brought by
William Fillmore Addington and his
wife. Nancy Ann Addington, of Wise,
Va, AGAINST the Consolidated Coal
company to recover the realty which,
through a technicality Of conveyance,
has become legally entangled.
The grounds upon which the action
WAS brought are somewhat tedious
and date from 1850, when the father
Of Mrs Addington, solomon Bentley,
died in Pike county, Kentucky. ieav-
ing the tract Of land now In dispute to
his wife and only heir, the latter to
have two-thirds Of the tract, and the
widow the remaining one-third. Ae-
cor1ing To the stipulation of the viii
me daughter, ct tho age of twenty
one. became possessor of the land
During the fnterium she had married
William Fillmore Addington,
Some years after the death OF
Bentley his widow remarked, and on
June 3. 1884, she, her husband and
Mrs. Abingdon Joined in conveyance
Of the land In question to John w
Wright. better known as Devil
John" This deed Of conveyance was
Acknowledged. but WIS not executed
under seal; neither did Arlington
enter into the conveyance. Later
Wright sold this tract. with others
tn the Northern Coal and Coke com
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18
INSPECT CAMPING
GROUND At BEACH

Norfolk, Va. June 17.--After IN
inspection of the Virginia Beach
camp site and rife range yesterday
afternoon, officers OF the National
Guard of the District of Columbia an.
nounced themselves as well pleased
with the location and stated that y
was probable that the militia Of
Washington would hold their annual
encampfnent ON the site
Major G. l.. Wright. who accom-
panied the officers, stated last night
that 1t was practically an assured
thing that the Washington troops
would use the site from August l to
10. They will bring about 400 men,
and will make the trip by boat II
VIII be day trip. the special steamer
reaching Norfolk on the afternoon Of
July 81.
That the Virginia Beach camp site
is one of the most desirable to be
found in this section OF the country
is demonstrated by the attention be-
ing drawn to il. Last Sunday after
noon officers Of the United States
marine corps made an inspection OF
the property with a view to using X
for rite 3Tnf snTaff artillery raHEa
for the corps, and it is likely that the
matter VIII be brought To satisfac-
tory conclusion.
The party was as follows. Lieuten-
ylt-COionel a. L. Parmerter, L, =. A..
sdtutant general, District Of Coium-
bia militia; LieBtenant-Colone Fl. Fl.
Reiehelderfed. medical corps. N. O..
y. c.; Major 9. Fred Cook. adjutant-
generals department, n, q. %. c.:
Major Alfred +. Robbins. quarter
master. y. G. y. c.; Captain r. Vt. Me-
vils, quartermaster's department, N.
iG n @
The party was met and conducted
tn Virginia Beach Yesterday morning
by Major G. j. Wright. general pas
seneer agent of the Norfolk Southern
railroad and f. l.. McCoIgin. secre-
tary of the Chamber of Commerce.
They went 20 Virginia Beach at 1890
II ard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18
CATCH SLAYER IN OHIO.
Van Mckinney Indicted for Murder
of Mitchell Love.

Danvilie. Va, June 1T--van Me-
Kinney, a negro who shot and killed
Mitchell Love, another negro on
March II, 1918 in Allmagro, a negro
surburb of this city and made get
away, has been arrested at Columbus.
Ohio and is under detention there
pending his extradition to Virginia.
The killing of Love was said to have
been an unprovoked and deliberate
murder. The two negroes had form
erly worked against Love for Eome
unknown reason The man under ar
rest at Columbus admits his identity
as Mckinney.
Officer Martin, Of the local police
force, in some way located McKfn-
ney at 56a Edward street. Columbus.
and acting on instructions from the
local police department, the arrest
was made. Officer Martin will prob
ably be the man designated to go to
Columbus and bring Mckinney back.
Mckinney was indicted for murder at
the term of the Corporation court just
passed, indictment being essential to
extradition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18
PROHIBITION DAY
CONTEST IS Open
THOSE CONTRASTING FOR PRIZE
MUST SEND IN PHOTOGRAPH
By JUNE %.

Mrs. George May Jobson, presi-
dent Of the Woman's Prohibition
League of America, wishes to an
nounce that the photographs for the
children's page of the Prohibition
paper, to be placed on sale Saturday,
June u, must be at headquarters 10
South Third street, not later than Mon
day morning, June %. Interest IN
this feature of the paper, contest
open to every boy and girl through
out Virginia, with a $500 gold piece
as first prize for the handsomest photo
sent in: a second prize OF $3.50, and
q third OF q silver $500, continues un-
abated. All interested are urged 10
send i'm photographs at once.
The paper will be a very bright, at
.ractiye one, the personnel OF the
editors in charge giving assurance OF
this They are: Mrs q Harvey
s:lAGl&-- -Inzchief.- Mrs.--N 1lllan
Hodges Mann society editor. Mrs
John Garland Pollard, editor Of chill
1rens page; Miss Maben Nunnaliy
editor Of Petersburg page; DR. Olive
T. InEersoll, editor Of query column
flor which questions from the public
are invited, Mrs. j. l.. Wiltshire,
publicity editor. Mr. Evan r. Chester
man, managing editor: Mr., G, w.
Throckmorton. contributing editor.
The ladies in charge of the chill
dren's parade. which will be very
beautiful feature Of the observance
Of prohibition day, will be ready to
announce the details 10 the public in
Fridays paper. Decorations will he
in yellow and white, the leagues coll
urs. and 4 large float from each ward,
dued with the smaller children and
gaiiv decorated, will no doubt attract
much attention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18
FLOYD COUNTY MAN
IS UNDER ARREST

Floyd, Va. June 17,--Ernest Cox,
%ho on June I shot and killed Foun-
tain Quesenberry at g. w. Dalton's
store, in Indian Valley district, came
here this morning in company with
two friends and surrendered to II. w.
simmons. attorney for the Common
wealth, who Immediately had war
rant issued. Cox was placed in Jail.
From the statement of a'n eye wit
ness, the killing was III self-defense.
II is claimed that Fountain Cox and
and Ernest Dalton were advancing on
Cox with knives in their hands, and
that Cox retreated for at least 100
yards. and when the advanced the
last time, he pulled his pistol and
fred, but not with the intention of
killing. Cox spent the night of the
killing in Max mountain, but has been
at his home practically ever since,
or In the near vicinity He is a good
looking young man. about twenty
four years old, and has a wife and
one child.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Premier Cartier OF the soura.

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. MAIN
STREET STATION
r. B.--FoiIowing ecnedufe figures
published as .ntorsnat.on and not guar
anteed
SIS A. M--Daiiy-Loea1 for Char
.iotte Durham and Raleigh
1915 A. Observation-Disclosures all
points South Drawing room buffet.
Sleeping cara TO A.hrvilie. Y. c.
800 r Mex Sunday--Local for
Durham and intermediate stations
soc P M-Daily--LocaI for Keys
Vile
= $40 p M-Daily-ror Danville, At
lanta and Birmingham. with electric
lighted draw .ng roam sleeping cars.
1880 p. M.--paiiy--Limitsd--F all
points South. Pullman ready $500 r. NJ.
YORK RIVER LINE
$40 P. M.--Steamer train tParlor
carl except Sunday. M local stops;
and AIS =. M,--Dailv Locai--To west
Point. connecting for Baltimore. daily
except Sunday.
1855 A. M.-Daily-Loeal to West
Point.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
From the South; 7.e5 A. NJ. 500 A.
NJ, 2.2s r. NJ and $50 F. NJ. daily;
$40 a. NJ. and 100 r. NJ, except sun
day.
From West Point: s:45 A. NJ
fsteamer train). daily except Mon
day; $40 A NJ, 6:45 p. NJ. daily.
II. L. BISHOP. d. p. A.,
soT East Main st. Phone Mad. ara
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18
OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF CITY
TASES. CITY HALL ROOM i07.
Notice to Taxpayers

CITY Taxes for 1919 are due and
payable June 18th to 30th. inclusive.
The city ordinances provide that
one half may be paid In June and the
remaining half In December Failure
TO nay all or one-half in June incurs
a penalty Of per cent on the whole
amount, which is due at once. and II
not paid before SEpTEM 1ST, the
collector is required to levy, with costs
added
ALL MALES 81 years Of age. ALL
PERSONS tMAI,E OR FEMALEe
who own personal property, or hold
personal property as flduciary, and ell
parties conducting business in the city
Of Richmond fof whatever naturet are
assessed. and will please call and set
tie. go as 70 avoid delinquency,
GRADING, PAVING, PIPE AND
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS may
be paid at this time.
GIVE NAME IN WHICH PROP
ERTY STOOD on land books on Janu-
your bills. Property transferred Fehru-
ary LIST or later stands In name OF
owner in 1918.
This is the only notice required by
law: please give II prompt attention as
under the ordinances per cent pen
atty viii be added to the whole bill
after June 30th.
Washington Ward taxes, etc, must
be paid at the office OF the Deputy
Collector, Tenth and Hun streets.
HERBERT L. HUGE.
Collector of Taxes City of Richm ond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18

pany. who in turn transferred their
holdings to the Consolidated Coal
company.
Now the plaintiffs seek to have the
deed OF conveyance set aside on the
grounds that the wife could make no
legal conveyance, as under the laws
of the State of Kentucky the bus
band must join with the wife in a
decd Of conveyance when the property
comes through her hands.
The plaintiffs We're represented by
judge Robert l., Miller, of Pikeville,
Ky; Senator Roland E. Chase. Of
Clintwood, Va; Judge w. u. Bond, OF
Wise. Va, and David Hayes, of
Whitesburg, Ky; the defense by the
partners In the law firm OF Hager Il
Stewart. of Ashland, Ky, and George
C. Peary. of Wise, Va
At the conclusion Of the trial Judge
a NJ. j. Cochran. before whom the
case was tried, ordered the court
stenoErapher to have a typewriter
copy Of the evidence ready for review
by September J. az soon as possible.
after which he would render de-
cision.
Considerably interest attaches TO
the proceedings of this case on ac-
count Of the principal scenes of John
Fox's story, "The Trail Of the Lone
some, Pine" being laid on Elkhorn
creek, where now stands iM toWn OF
Jenkins. II was there THAT Judge
Tolliver lived In the large los dwelling
which was recently torn down TO
make room for the Offices of the Con-
.saIldated~ Coal company 1t WAS on
the creek above the dwelling that
Hale, one OF the characters Of the
story. met June the little daughter OF
the mountaineer, who soon appeared
on the scene IT a threatening manner,
with gun in hand, proceeding char
acteristic Of Tire mountain moonshiner
of a decade ago
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18
WILL GIVE WITT A
LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Norfolk. Va, June 17.-Following
the announcement Of his rumored
resignation. ". A. Witt. general su-
perintendent of the Norfolk Southern
Railroad. stated yesterday that within
the next few days he would be grant
ed an indefinite leave of absence to
recnperate from "a severe attack Of
appendicitis,
Il expect to be granted a leave OF
absence within a few days" said MIR.
Witt Il am just recovering from an
operation for appendicitis and need a
vacation. While / expect to be all
right within few weeks, my sue
cessor will be appointed within the
next week"
Mr.. Witt who is regarded as one
of the most capable railroad men in
the South. began his railroad career
as a dispatcher and operator with
the Southern Railway. He was with
the Chesapeake and Ohio for twenty
two years in various capacities, and
was superintendent Of the Florida
territory OF the Seaboard Air Line
during the administration of G. II.
Htx. He came to the Norfolk South
ern when Mr.. Hix became president
about eighteen months ago.
Joseph H Youn, president OF the
Norfolk Southern. declined To discuss
the matter before leaving for Rich
mond yesterday morning to attend
the annual meeting of railroad presi-
dent.
When asked who he thought his
successor would be. Mr.. Witt said
that j. y. Stack. assistant general
manager of the Oregon and Washing
ton Railroad and Navigation company,
was being considered.
II am not positive about his present
position, but 7 have heard that man
named Stack is being considered. and
he has been or is connected with the
Oregon and Washington Railroad ana
Navigation company" said Mr.. Witt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18

5sI5 A--Leeal--Dy.- Newport News.
7.49 A--Locai-f)y charlottesville
Except sunday .Thurmond
1890 A Elk Dy.-~Eerfolk. old Point
4ss1o A.--Isecal---Daily -Lchhg, Lex,
Clifton Forge.
s1295 Noan--E.x --Dgs---Norfalk. Old
Point
s2s1a P.--Ex-f'y Cincinnati. rsviile
"a % ~Dy.~-~Norfolk, Old Point
90 Dy.--N. News Old F.
6 Is P.--Local---Ex. Sun.--tsordon' lie.
s5:i5 P-r4ocal-Week DAYS. Lychbg
81 rs + --Local--Ex Sun.--Lynchburg.
Clifton Forge.
'64o P.-Limited---Dy.-- Chicago
and St Louis.
I'll 100 F.-Express-pa ily--Clncinnat
and Louisville
sSleepe 4I'atlor cars
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMoND--Loca al
from East. l0l5 A. II, $40 7. N.
Through from East; 11.31 A. NJ. :oo
r NJ. 6 50 r. VI. Local from West;
$50 A. NJ. $4,000 A. NJ. and 7;40
p. NJ Through: sac \. NJ. 1870
Noon and $50 F. ST.
James Rivel Line: 1873 A. M. 500
F. NJ. daily,
..pailv excent Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-18
CONTRACT TYPHOID
FROM SALAD COURSE

Charlotte n c., June l7.--Eighteen
Of twenty-three teachers, graduates
and friends who attended a reception
given three weeks ago by Superinten-
dent c. ]. Everett of the Scotland
Neck. n. c., city schools. have con-
tracted typhoid fever. The doctors
believe that the germs were contained
in a salad course served.
This news was conveyed in a special
from scotland Neck today and states
that a thorough inspection of the
school premises is being made to as
certain their freedom from infection.