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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

This is known as the Cambridge flag, because 1t was first unfurled over Washington's headquarters at Cam bridge, Mass. on January 1. 1776. It compiled with the law of 1707 by hav- ing the Union Jack on it.; it also rep resented the 13 colonies by the 13 stripes.
 As the colonists gradually became converted to the idea that indepenI- ence from the mother country WAS necessary, they began to modify the flag, first by leaving off the Union Jack and using only, the Is horizontal always red and white, but regularly consisted of combinations of two colors selected from red, white, blue, and yellow. The final modification was the replacement of the Union Jack by the white stars on a blue field.
 The stars are the only distinctive feature of the American flag. The charming story which credits Betsy Ross with making the first flag of stars and stripes is still accepted by historians. When Washington sug- gested the six-pointed star. she deE1- onstrated the ease with which a five pointed star could be made by folding a piece of paper and producing one with a single clip of the scissors. Some writers are of the opinion that
 
 derived from the coat of arms of the Washington family, but this theory is not generally held.
 The official adoption of our first flag was in 1777- On June fl of that year the Continental Congress passed an act providing that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new con- stellation." The 13 stars were ar ranged in a circle to symbolize the perpetuity of the union of the States.
 Vermont was admitted to the Union in 1791 and Kentucky in 1192. It was felt that these two new States ought to be recognized on the flag, so ;n 1794 Congress passed an act making the flag Is stars and Ia stripes.
 This remained the flag of the Uni ted States throughout the War of 1872, until there were 20 States in the Un- ion. In 1916. an effort was again made to modify the flag so that sll the new States would be represented on it To be continually adding stripes would make the flag very awkward m shape and appearance so after argu- ing the matter for two years, Con gresS decided to return to the original 13 stripes and one star for each state. Congress has never determined the ar rangement of the stars nor the shape and proportions of the flag, and there has been great variation, especially in the grouping of the stars There are still many who believe that the symbolic circular grouping of stars should be restored.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

itch and burn and cause loss
 of sleep. I found pimples and
 many sores appearing on my scalp. The itching and burn ing of the scalp were so in- tense that I scratched and thereby caused the sores to appear. My hair would be dry and thin and would keep falling out gradually. mainly
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
Washington County, R. !.
USOUEPhIJGH
Success of Strawberry Supper and En-
 tertainment.


 MT. and Mrs Samuel Chappell, Mrs. John ChappeI and son and Eugene HoXsie of Westerly spent Saturday made the trip by auto.
 Strawberry Supper.
 The strawberry supper held in the church last Friday evening was a suc- cess. It netted the church nearly s13. There was a little entertainment. Will liam Sutton, war veteran, sang two selections which were very pleasing; Mrs. John Cottrell gave a recitation, Albfert Hoyle read a poem, and Flor ence Milner sang. There was singing by several others which was much en- joyed-
 Briefs and Personals.
 Aunt Sallie Anthony is visiting her niece, Mrs. Arvilla Larkin of this yil- lage.
 Richard Bristow. who is working at Madison, spent Sunday at his home here.
 Mrs. F. L. Simmons is spending this week at Slocum.
 Mrs. R. Mackintosh of Slocum vis- fted Mrs. E. E. Kenyon last Friday. Miss Lerue of Providence spent Sat urday afternoon in this village.
 Miss Mary A. Sherman of Kingston spent Friday with friends here.
 Eugene Wilcox of West Kingston was a caller here Wednesday,
 Mrs. Eva Webster visited schools at Westerly Monday,
 Mrs. Mary McCoHnor entertained her sister and friend from Providence On Tuesday night.
 A. W. Kenyon was in Providence On Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
DEGREE OF PocAHoNrAs.

Sebequonash Council met on Mon- day evening, Mrs. Ada E. Lathrop. Pocahontas. A large number were present All business was done of the order. The Deputy Mrs. Clark of New London paid them a visit and several others came up with her. After the close of the meeting ice cream and fancy cookies were served. A social hour was spent and they returned to their homes, all expressing themselves as having a very pleasant time. It Is expected the reputy will make another visit later.
 The treasurer of the Neosha Club, Mrs. M. l.. Button gave in her report of the whists that the club have held this winter. They realized good sum and were successful and expect to start them again in the fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
DANDRUFF COVERED
 COAT COLLAR
Scalp ltched and Burned Intensely. Hair Dry and Thin. Kept Falling Out. Cuticura Soap and cuticura Ointment Entirely Cured.

54 StanHood St., Dorchester, Mass. - For the ps st few years my scalp was very much affected with dandruff. It would
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
woMANs RELIEF CORPS.

The regular meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps, No. Is was held Friday afternoon in the Buckingham Memo rial. President Maud E. Baker called the meeting to order at 3 o'clock. General order No. l was read. The The Home Day for Cromwell will be held Wednesday, June 24. The annual decoration Of the graves of deceased members will take place June r un- der the direction of Mrs. Lillian Brewster, chairman and it is hoped that there will be a large number at tending to assist. They will leave Franklin square on the 2.30 ear. For the good of the order there was a reading by Patriotic Instructor Mrs, Grace Fillmore, The Flag, in com meInoration of Flag day, June 14.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOM
Eagles Made Membership Gain in Year-Odd Fellows Pre- pairing For Memorial Service - Sebequonash Council Council Had Visit From Deputy = Sons of Hermann Pcnic-Rebekah Anniversary.

vened at 10 o'clock opened with the report of the president, Francis I. Wade, of New Haven. In his address, President Wade spoke as follows in crease in membership in the state aerie:
 The past year has been a very sue cessful one in point of membership. many aeries having taken advantage of opening their charters for the initi- ation of applicants at a reduced fee and their reports made to our secre- tary indicates that we have increased greater than in any other year since tho early inception of the order ln this state"
 William F. Moher, of Waterbury, as state secretary. reported the number of aeries in the state as twenty two. with S.5Go0 members at present <, as against 6.S52 at last report.
 At the opening session the following committees were appointed by the president:
 On credentials-James Tevlin, New London, chairman; Frederick Reese, Stamford; William Stewart, Torring- ton.
 On resolutions H. Crary. Wa terbury. chairman; Emil G. Wolsky, Terryville; Patrick Dorsey. Meriden. On Judiciary-Peter J. Conlin. New Haven, chairman; Torrance Brady. Southington; John J. Shugrue, Nor wich.
 On grievance and appeaIs-George F. Sullivan, Derby. chairman; Charles Bush. Hartford; M. J. Howard. Win sted.
 On fnance-George w Larkin, An sonia, chairman; John A Mclaughlin, New Haven; Daniel J. O'Connor, Bridgeport,
 On press+Edward Nancy, Meridep, chairman; James E. O'Brien, New Britain: Alfred Ashmore. Naugatuck.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
ODD FELLOWS.

Uncas Lodge. No. Il. held a regul ax business meeting on Monday night IL Odd Fellows hall with a fairly good attendance. The regular officers of the lodge were present and conducted the business of the order.
 Shetucket lodge, No. 27. held theiI regular weekly meeting in Odd Eel lows hall The arrangement commit tee reported satisfactory progress to wards the memorial service that will be held June 21st- After the compile ton of the regular business the meet ing adjourned
 Grand Master Henry c. Stevenson of Bridgeport has named the members of an important committee which was created at the session in May of the L O. o. F., grand lodge of Connecti- cut It is the Good Samaritan com mittee, composed of Past Grand Mas ters Frank R Upson of Southington- Charles B. Ware of Hartford and Frederic C. Burrows of New London.
 The purpose of this committees or ganization is to devise ways and means for the care of Odd Fellows who can not participate in benefits of the home The grand master in naming the conn mittee has in mind the benef1ting o1 those members of the order who through illness, cannot become resi- dents of the home and who have drawn the limited allowance for sick bene- fits.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
ROCKVILLE

Mir. and Mrs Elisha c. Burdick of Westerly were guests Saturday of Misses Lsttie J. and Mary B. Burdick
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles C.. Crandan of Westerly were guests Sunday of aMr. and Mrs. Harold R. CrandaH
 Miss Marion Pendleten of Pleasa at Orchards called on her cousin, Miss Florence Barber, at Woedcrest, Sun day.
 Mrs. Lulu Palmer and daughter, El- la, were in Westerly Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
REBEkAHS

Hope Rebekah lodge, No. 21, is to celebrate it's 30th anniversary on next Wednesday evening with a special pro- -ramme which has been arranged by a committee of seven appointed for that purpose, Postal card invitations have been sent to all the members, The programme is to begin with a supper st 6.30 o'clock which will be followed by the regular business meeting and this again by an entertainment pro- gramme with a social hour at the conclusion of the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
9 .. m. to 8 p. m. Daily 70 .. m. te | ?. m. Sundays DENTISTRY IS A
PROGRESSIVE ART

Modern science has elimin- ated the pain of extracting and filling. No office in New England is better equipped with the m o t modern methods known to skillful dentistry than is ours. Eff cient work with promptness commensurate with care and thoroughness, at mod crate cost within the reach of all. Again let us emphasize the fact that our work stands the test of time. Examma- tions free.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
Holland County MANSFIELD DEPOT

Harry Woods lost valuable horse last week
 F. E. Collum is somewhat improved in health, and Is at his home again.
 Mir. Hansen purchased the old store on the Stedman property, has moved 1t to his own lot, and is remodeling it for a dwelling.
 The topic at the Baptist church Sunday morning will be The Ascen- sion-the eighth proof of the resur- rection
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

coming out from the top of my head. My coat collar would always be covered with dandruff and as it scaled of it could be seen plainly in my hair.
 ''I tried many remedies but without suc- cess. The trouble having lasted for about five years I finally purchased box of Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The first application of Cuticura Soap and Ointment showed results. The itching stopped and the dandruff had begun to disappear. After washing my head with Cuticura Soap each night for two months and then applying the Cuticura Ointment after my hair was dried was entirely cured" (SigneO Ber- nard Bresnick, May IT, 1913.
 For more than generation Cuticura Soap and Ointment have afforded the most eco- nomical treatment for affections of the skin and scalp that torture. itch. burn, scale. and destroy sleep, Sold everywhere. Sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston" :"
 As-Men who shave and shampoo with Cu- ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
EAGLES.

Over fifty delegates and officers from the twenty-two aeries of the FraternaI Order of Eagles in the state assembled at the Meriden nest on State street this week for the ninth annual convention. Reports and TO l. tine business took up the morning ses- sion of the convention which opened at 10 o'clock. A banquet at Charter Oak at 1.3O followed the adjournment of the session. Election of officers and installation is the feature of the aft ernoon.
 The morning session which was con-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
FoREsTERs.

The three courts of Foresters in this city will decorate graves of deceased members of the order on Sunday in observance of an annual custom. Conn., mfttees from each of the courts will meet at Foresters' hall in the morn ing and proceed from there to the different cemeteries to do the dec Orating,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
UNITED WORkMEN.

Thursday of next week there will be union meeting of all the A. O. U. w. lodges in New London and vi- cinity- The purpose is to get all the members together and arouse com mon spirit of fraternalism and to inbue in their minds an eagerness for aiding their fellow men, who are not members of the A O. U w, by ex- blaming to them the benefits and ad- vantages of membership in that or dar
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
SONS OF HERMANN.

At its meeting on Wednesday even ing, Germania lodge. No. Il. made the picnic to be held at the home of Jehn Greiner on the Hallville road. The picnic Is to be on Sunday. June 14th and will be attended both by the Germania lodge members and the 1nlmergruen lodge members. As the
 picnic location is so easy to reach it is expected that there vii be a large at-
 tendance from both lodges.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 CONVENTION OPENS
GREAT GATHERING IS ON
MEMS PARADE WITF 2000 IN LINE, FEATURE WEDNES-
 DAY EVENING.

Little Rock, April 28.-The annual convention of the Arkansas Sunday School Association met this afternoon at the First Christian church for a three days session.
 Mrs. Lucy Jane Lucas of Van Buren will preside over the elemen- tary division, Jesse Houck of Little Rock will preside over the secondary division, Rev. T. o. Owen of Hope will preside over the adult division, and J. Lloyd Shouse of Harrison will lead the conference on county organ iZation.
 These meetings will be division in- stitutes. at which experts will deliver addresses, including Mrs. W. H. Dietz of Chicago, w. c. Pearce of Chicago, Chas. E. Schenck of Chicago, Judge Fred Isgrig of Little Rock and many others. John R. Hampton of Fordyce will preside over confer ence discussing the building up of a teaching force.
 Tonight there will be addresses of welcome, and two principal addresses, by w. c. Pearce, the International Adult Superintendent, From Zurich to Chicago and Genca," and Rev. Will bur F. Crafts of the International Refor Bureau, Washington, D. C., on "The Sunday School and National Life" The institute meetings devot- ed to the various phases of Sunday school work will be continued tomor- row and Thursday.
 The music will be led by E. o. Ex- cell sof Chicago. There will be great mems parade Wednesday evening, in which it is expected that 2,O00 men will participate.
 The Faulkner county delegation 200 strong, will leave tomorrow morn ing at 8:43 for Little Rock, to attend the convention. Special coaches will be attached to the morning accommo- dation train to take care of the crowd
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-30
OLDEST LOCAL GROCERY
 CHANGES HANDSlJUNE 1
SAM HEILIGERs, WHO BEGAN BUSINESS HERE IN 1877,
 SELLS TO J. H. BAILEY.
Fron Iuesday's Daily.

Fron Tuesdays Daily.
 Announcement has just been made of the sale of Sam Heiligers' grocery business in this city to County Treas urer J. H. Bailey, the transfer to be- come effective June l. The sale will mark the retirement of merchant who is said to have been continuously in business here longer than any oth- CT man, with one exception.
 MT. Heiligers came to Conway July B, 1876, and opened grocery store here about January l, 1877. When he came here Jo Frauenthal was as sociated in business with Max Frau enthal, and he is the only other mer- chant still engaged in the mercantile business here. Dr. George s. Brown was practicing medicine here then and Col. G. w. Bruce, Judge E. M. Merriman and Judge P. H. Prince were practising law. Aside from these, MT. Heiligers does not believe there are any others still following the same vacations in Conway as they were in 1877. He says also that he married the first girl born in Conway after the incorporation of the town, the only daughter of Judge and Mrs. Merriman.
 MT. Heiligers states that he will continue to make Conway his home. He is planning to spend several months at Heber Springs, however, for the purpose of disposing of some property there. He owns 40-acre tract at Heber, which he intends to plat into town lots.
 MT. Bailey states that he expects to continue the business along the same lines as at present. He will be asso- ciated with his son-in-law, W. H. Cox, who will come here from Wichita Falls, Tex, and will have entire charge of the store until the expira- tion of Mir. Bailey's term as county treasurer, next November.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-30
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
 BEGIN CONVENTION

Little Rock, April 29.-Between 1,000 and 1,500 people filled the au- ditorium of the First Christian church last night to attend the ser vices at the opening evening of the annual convention of the Arkansas Sunday School Association.
 The meeting was opened with 2 song service, led by Prof. E. o. EX- cell, which was followed by a piano solo by Prof. Alvin Roper, who is playing the piano accompaniments during the convention. At the close of the musical exercises Dr. c. E. Hayes of Hot Springs offered a prayer.
 The address of welcome to the dele gates at the convention was made by James w. Mehaffy, city attorney, who spoke in place of Mayor Charles k. Taylor, who was unable to make the address as was originally planned. MT. Mehaffy extended a hearty wei come to the visitors and assured them that of all the many conventions which have been held in Little Rock, none was more worthy than that of the Sunday schools of the state.
 After a song by Professor Excel, and another solo by Prof. Roper, w.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-30
CLAIMS NOMINEE
 IS NOT ELIGIBLE
RACE ON IN WHITE COUNTY
DEFEATED CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY JUDGE IS OUT FOR
 EPRESENTATIVE.

Searcy, April 27.-Asserting that R. E. Miller, one of the nominees for representative of White county, is in- eligible to fill the position, J. A, Choate, defeated candidate for county judge of that county, has announced that he will make an Independent race for representative against Miller Choate claims that Miller has not been resident of the county for the time prescribed in the constitution and that he is now resident of Little Rock. He also charges that Miller received financial support in his cam- paign from the liquor interests. His announcement in part, is as follows:
 ''In making my announcement for this office, feel that it is my solemn duty to set forth the reasons why ] have entered this race:
 First. MT. R. E. Miller, one of the nominees for this office, ] have been informed, admitted that he accepted his campaign expenses from the hands of the liquor element and l have a complete written statement from one MT. Clay Fulks of Hammonsvil.e that he told him (Clay Fulks) that said element was paying his expenses and that they had given him $1OO to de- fray said expenses. Also when MT. Miller was asked about this matter by one MT. J. F. Stracener of Romance, Stracener told me that Miller said, If a person did not do but two Tor three crooked things to get elected 1t was all right He also informed MT. Fulks that the whiskey element would pay his campaign expenses to run for the legislature.
 "Second. Mir. Miller is not eligible under the constitution of the state or Arkansas to hold said office. Article 5, Sec. 4, provides that no person can be representative unless he has been a resident of the county from which he is elected one year next proceeding his election, and MT. Miller will not have resided in White county one year by the next general election, so If a Republican or a Socialist should make the race against him, he could not hold the office if it should be con- tested and the Republican or Social. ist receiving the highest number or votes would be seated.
 'I think that when any one IS elect ed by the people, he should reside Tn the county that elects him and should % to the legislature with his hands fled to no faction or element. MT Miller was at the time of his nomina- tion a resident of Little Rock, and l think will continue the same up to and after the general election, as ne now holds a good paying position Tn that city.
 "The facts about Mir Miller were not known by me before the primary, for should they have been, l would certainly have disclosed them so the people could have had time to have chosen some one else in his stead.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-30
TO LOG PROPOSED
 FORT SMITH PIKE DYE WILL SECURE DATA
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION FER PLANS TRIP FROM CAPT.
 TAIL TO BORDER CITY.
From Tuesdays Daily

From Tuesdays Daily
 Believing that the failure of the several efforts to organize the Little Rock-Fort Smith pike road in recent sessions of the legislature has been mainly due to a lack of accurate knowledge of the cost of the road and it's exact. route, Ruben G. Dye, chair man of the State Highway Comnlis- sion, is planning to make trip over the route with the department en- gineer's for the purpose of logging the road. In a letter to the Log Cabin Democrat Commissioner Dye says:
 Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 Because of the numerous sugges- tions from citizens in the different counties along the road from Little Rock to Fort Smith, coming to this office, it is apparent that there is considerable demand for a perma- .nent highway connecting these two cities.
 With this road constructed, each county would have the advantage of a highway of modern type running through the entire length of the coun- ty which would operate as the coun- tvs principal highway from which laterals later could be built into vari- ous settlements with the additional advantage of being on through state road
 In view of the apparent demand for this road, myself and state Highway Engineer Carter and assistant en- gineers will, at an early date, make a trip over the road for the purpose of collecting sufficient data to deter mine the cost of the construction for a road Of stone, or stone and gravel, or of gravel, and the necessary bridges and to ascertain what amount of benefits will accrue to the people and property owners by reason of the contemplated improvement.
 With this data and information compiled it is my purpose to arrange a series of road meetings at all prin cipal centers along the road so as to present the proposition to the people for their consideration and approval, or rejection.
 This is not small undertaking and cannot be successfully conducted wi! out the hearty cooperation of all th>1,e interested and l would be very mt h pleased indeed to have you ad wise me whether or not we may rely upon you for your assistance. Our only idea now is to request you to meet our logging party and the state engineers at yoru county line and ac- company us through your county on dates which will be later agreed upon.
 l am writing this letter only to those whom I think are vitally inter ested in this proposition.
 Thanking you in advance for an early reply. beg to remain,
 Very truly yours,
 R. c. DYE.
 Chairman State Highway Com.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-30
FREE FERRY.PLAN
 MAY BE ABANDONED
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
 On account of inability to raise suf- ficient funds here it is probable that the plan of the Conway Board of Trade to operate a free ferry across the Arkansas river from Faulkner to Perry county will have to be abandoned It was hoped to raise l$100 per month and put the ferry in operation the first of May, but the committee found that this amount could not be raised among the local merchants, who were expected to ben eft by increased trade from Perry county.
 J. J. Gwin is already operating toll ferry and is building a much larger boat, carrying a 10 horse power gasoline engine, to handle the business. It is stated that if the free ferry plan is abandoned another scheme whereby those trading in Con- way will have their ferriage rebated will be adopted.