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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Valuable Coupons

third rye to two-thirds unbolted corn meal. Stir well together I cup or mo- laSses and teaspoon of salt; pour over meal boiling water to scald; reduce with skinned milk or cold water and thoroughly mix with the hands; round up in well greased iron baking dish; dip hand in cold water and smooth over; set in oven at noon time with slow fire and bake till next morning. The crust is fine soaked in rich milk.
 Dried Apple Pie-Wash two cups of dried apples and soak over night; in the morning chop up one-half of them and stew slowly in two cups of molasses until done; cup of butter, 2 cups of sugar. 2 cups of chopped raisins, 2-3 cup of sour milk, eggs, 2 teaspoons saleratus, cups of flour and alIspice; put together as raisin cake and stir in the fruit last. This makes two large loaves. Bake in moderate oven for two or three hours In three smaller loaves bake 1-2 hours. Frosting if liked. It will keep well if not in sight.
 FRANK.
 MRpsilH
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
ROYAL kRCANUM.

By the official bulletin of the Royal
 Arcanum, the status of the order IS
 shown as follows, on Feb. 2S, 1914:-
 w. & o. B. Fund-Balance on hand
 Jan. 31, 1914, $592, ,510.07; received since
 on back assessments, s76S.62; received since on Assessment No 449, $685. S42.1S: received since Interest on New Rate after 65 years, $4s2.62; received since Interest on w. & o. B. Fund balance. $1.SS45a; total sl,23S,9SS,o2; ance, $551 ,3S1.34.
 Balance on hand Feb 2S. 1914. $551, ,9S1.34; balance on as sessment No. 449. due Feb. 1e (esu-
 mated), $1,0o0.00; whole of assessment No. 450. due March Is (estimated), $63&, 100000; emergency fund, $5,934,
 sos 20; total, SHEA, 4,990.54; total known 1 liabilities, S75S, ,592.63; excess of re- sources, $6,366. .3s7.s1; approximate amount outstanding against certifi-
 cates, $4,924, 121.31.
 Summary of w. & o. B. Fund Tran sections Total receipts from organi- zation, s16S, S,135, ,664.16; Transferred from emergency fund. $1,200,000.00; total, $169, ,335, ,664.16 total payments to beneiciaries, s163,474, ,2s2.S2; trans total, $16S, S,784.2 .282.S2; cash balance, $551, 1,381.34
 Emergency Fund-Amount per last report Jan. 31. 1914. s5,922, ,453.33; ad- dltlOnS thereto, Sl2, ,150. .S(; total amount Feb. 2S, 1914, $5,934, 20. Statement of General Fund Feb. 2S, 1914-Balance from last month $121,- 60.76: received by supreme secretary, $5S3.46; received by supreme treas urer, supreme council dues, $2, 0S3. 20 l;
 received by supreme treasurer interest
 on general fund bank balances. $94.91; ;
 total on hand and received, SPA. 362. .33 1:
 payments during February: 90 orders,
 $17, ,364.71: balance on hand February
 2S, 1914, $106, ,997 62.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Miss Stetson and Miss Esther Jewett are suffering from tonsilitfS and are home from high school.
 Edward Brink is i'll Boston with a wholesale grocery concern with which his brother Everett is also employed. He left for Boston last Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Myron Evans attended the funeral of Mrs. Evans brother in Manchester Wednesday.
 Visiting Pastors at Congregational
 Church.
 Last Sunday evening at the Cengre- gatiOnal church the pastor, Rev. John J. Lockett, exchanged with Rev. w. $. Beard of Willimantic. A good audience greeted MT Beard. who gave an in teresting lecture on his travels in Flu rope last summer. The lecture was much appreciated.
 On Sunday Rev. Martin Luther Will hsten of Hartford will preach at the morning service in the absence of the pastor, and the evening C. E. service will be led by Winthrop White on Our Society Training School.
 Under the leadership of Miss Jewett a girls choir has been formed and is giving good service.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Holland County STAFFORDVILLE
John Cobb of Norwich Town Leaves Local MiIl-Methodist Pastors Fare we'll Sermon.

Joseph Rabibeau is ill with pneumo- mia.
 Miss Lela Bowden of Hartford has recently been the guest of Mrs. T. NJ, Lyon and Mrs. G. Hammer.
 Mrs. H. NJ. Faill has returned home after spending some time with her sister in Northampton.
 MT. and Mrs. John B. Carpenter of West SomervilIe, Mass. were guests of MT. and Mrs Ezra $. Colburn re- Du6relle Wilson. and sister, Mrs. Carrie Harrington, were guests of their sister, Mrs H. G. West, in Dalton re- cenIly-
 Boss Weaver Resigns.
 Leo Schindler resigned as boss weaver in the Garland mill last Sat urday. Mir. Schindler was presented a travelling bag and a fountain pen James Roberts succeeds him as boss weaver.
 Norwich Town Man Leaves.
 John Cobb of Norwich Town, who has been employed as boss carder in the local mill, has gone to Providence, R. l., to work. Charles Smith Of Staff fordyiile has taken the place as boss carder,
 Key. Victor Feliini of Wesleyan uni versity preached two excellent sermons in the Methodist church last Sunday.
 Farewell Sermon.
 Rex Fred J. Andrews breaches his final sermoH next Sunday in the Nj. E. church as pastor. He is a sincere Christian Worker and has the best wishes Of all his paEishiOners.
 Mrs. Sarah Potter, who has been in feeble health for some time. was taken 10 the Johnson hospital at the SRFings Monday.
 Mrs lane Cargeater of East Bfirn- field, Mass, was the guest of Mrs. Her bert BesWerth Tuesday.
 Six Dollars from Hash Supper.
 A hash supper was served in the NJ E. vestry last Thursday evening. About S6 was received
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
LUCY ACORN LOST HER PLANTS

NOSHfN ESSA fiA-fa IAN
 Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner:-Am sorry I did not write last week.
 How grand the flag looked Three cheers, for the Editor, and my 320 sisters and brothers.
 In December 1910 I was inspired by Jims dried apple pies. That was my first letter.
 So four years have passed away. Well I have four years of papers stored away, but look them over quite often, still trying to find out Who is Who?'
 This is my first attempt in writing since I moved on the farm.
 Crimson Rambler: Farm life is all right if you cain get used to it. You have to step lively, and watch your steps.
 Ready: I think of you so often. The wood-box l put out in the back room, did not fancy it in the kitchen This wood business is awful hard on your hands.
 Nat: I am looking over the farm papers evenings. trying to get wise; and l see pictures of big fat porkers. and they always make me think of you.
 Tertiurn Quid: In the hens nest I saw something all curled up. I thought u was one of those animal Is you ''sie the dog on." but thankful to say it was only the neighbours cat.
 Sweet Lavender; You were lucky to only have yonr plants nipRed those cold nights Mine were frezen clear through. A Wax Heya I have been cherisfiHg SD iang. l read about doc toriRg frozen p!a.nIs-throWing celd water on them. went cut ts the kitchen. Water pal fr0ze up. and tea kettle frozs, Out Of thirty tree plants have thiftee9 left, Nothing very choice, but old friends.
 Bull Frogs for Breakfast-Pinch off some pieces of bread dough, flatten out with hand, fry in good hot fat and be careful and not burn.
 South CaDterhurv
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
ORDER OF PROTECTION.

Thames lodge, No. 326 had largely attended meeting on Tuesday in For ester's hall. The regular business was transacted with Warden, Mrs. A. F. Foley in the chair. One candidate was initiated. A delegation was ap- pointed to attend the supreme meeting of the lodge on April s in Bridgeport. The appointed ones are M. J. Curran and D. J. Johnson. alternates, A. E. Foley and A Congdon.
 A E. Foley visited Beulah lodge of New London. Monday evening and at tended the large banquet they served and visitors from all the neighboring lodges were present Music, singing and social hour following the ban quet was spent
 Slater lodge. No. 509, met in the Bill block, Tuesday evening and conducted a regular business meeting. Mrs. Chester Wright, Warden, presided and three candidates were initiated Also three applications for membership were received Deputy Mrs. A Wal ling of New London and the Grand Warden of New Haven were present. Refreshments were served after the business meeting adjourned
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
BOLTON

Robins arrived in town ahead of Wednesdays snoWstorm and thunder shower.
 Mrs. Frances F. RuggIes has return ed to Botton from Rockville. where she spent the winter months with her sis ter. Mrs. \. AI. SperTy.
 Mir. and Mrs. William R. French of the Birch Mountain district are enter taining their daughter from Rochester
 John May visited the model school in Ellington Monday, consequently the children in the Center district had d holiday.
 Theodore $. Perry of Lisbon made d shSft visit to Bolton the first of the week.
 The Ladies' Sewing society met with Mrs. F. H. Strong Thursday after noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
HOPKINTCN
New Pastor Coming From Adams
 Center, N. Y.

Rev. A. F. Witter of Adams Cen ter, N Y. is expected to reach here in time to assume the pastorate of the Second Seventh Day Baptist church April 1st Plans are being formuIat- ed for an installation service to be held in the afternoon of April 4th.
 Cottage Meetings.
 At cottage prayer meeting held at the home of George R. Carpenter .on High street. Ashaway, last Thursday evening, eleven were present. Anoth- CT meeting was held at the residence of Tev. E. P. Mathewson Tuesday evening of this week at which nine teen were in attendance. The evan geIistic helpers are expected March 2Sth.
 Lights were in use in dwelling at nine o'clock Wednesday morning dur ing the period of darkness preceding the severe thunder tempest.
 Colds are prevalent since the change able weather came.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
THE CALL or SPRING.

] thought I heard the other day The throb of spring. It echoed round the moSS-SroWn wall In joyous ring Of happy hearted childrenS call And birds a-wing- Today it nest les in my heart Heart of the rose And bids the tiny petals start To buds and blows; And growth becomes Gods great me
 art
 All Nature knowSl From "sSoul Shadows Rose NJ De
 Vaux-Royer, in April Nautilus
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
BOLTON NOTCH
Spring Changes in Tenants-Sudden
 Death of Mrs. Towards Father.

DSdSH CT WITS EloWdrd 5 T dHnST' William Moffit has hired the Belden house; he is to move next week. M. ". Howard was a Hartford wis itor Wednesday.
 John Stevens has hired the Barnett place.
 Aid Society Meets.
 The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. Everett Lathrop Thursday. William Fowler is to move his fam fly to Bolton Center to a house owned by J. w. Sumner.
 A number from this place attended a dance in the hall at AndOver Friday night.
 Mrs. Ernest Howard was in Willi- mantle Monday.
 Attended Fathers Funeral. MT. and Mrs Ernest Howard were in Manchester Wednesday attending the funeral of Mir. Towards father, who was found dead in Manchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
ROCKVILLE

Miss Sylvia W. LalHphear of West eriy was q guest ever the Weeel of rel atiReS here.
 J. F. Greene, who has been i'll fer the past rage weeks, is better.
 Elmer Webster of Temaquag is the guest of Leroy Kenyon.
 Mrs. W. H. Church is ill
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
BEECHlAAM'S AA
 PILLS

Che Larssss sass si Asy Mssssaas h see rsssO
 are the safest, surest. most convenient and most econoIni- cal remedy. They clear the system of peisons, purify the blood, relieve suffering and ensure such good health and strength that all the bodily organs work atslraIly and prop erly. In actions, feelings and looks, thousands of women have proved that Beecham's Pills
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Lesson for Scerehers.

Phe experience of N. C. Barker, a millionaire clubman of Portland. Ore, who has been sentenced to five days at hard labor on the city rock pile for automobile speeding. should impress all scorchers.-iManchest Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Bear Editor and Cornerites --The house cleaning season is at hand and everything must be made ship shape for the home We must all see oIlr duty and do it.
 l send herewith two tested recipes.
 Old Fashioned Rro~n- Bnead-Dne-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
UNITED WoRKMEN.

Grand Master Workman Bishop, an nounces in his appointment of Super visors and Deputy Supervisors the following District No. [, Past Mas ter Workman Charles P. Bushnell R. F. D. No. 4 Norwich, of Taft Lodge, No. 25; Lodges Nos. F. IS, 20. 21, g, 24 20, 27 and 42.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
UNION

Mir. and Mrs. T. Brand are moving to Oakland, Providence, this week
 W. G. Howard of West Woodstock called on friends in town Friday.
 Mrs. H. G. Horten visited relatives in Sturbrdge, Saturday,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
OWLS.

Norwich Nest, No. 1896, had a largely attended meeting in Owls hall on Tuesday evening" President M. B. Johnson occupied the chair. The en- tertainment committee are working on social and concert which will be held in about two weeks.
 The nest held a concert and smoker Thursday night in the hall at which a fine concert was given by Plaut & Gladden. on the Vfctrola- W. J. Ban field entertained the audience by his myStifying slight of hand tricks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
RERNIANS s.

Both the divisions of the A O. H., with Ladies Auxiliarie, No. IS, are to receive Easter communion in a body at St. Patrick's church at the 7.30 service on Sunday.
 The Ladies' auxiliary, A. o. H., di- vision No. 54, will receive communion Sunday. March g, instead of the 22d.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
ST. MARY's T. A. & B. SOCIETY.

The regular semi monthly meeting of St Mary's T. A. and B. society was held in their rooms Tuesday evening, at which four new members were re- ceived.
 The society voted that members re- ceiye holy communion in a body at 738 mass on Palm Sunday.
 There was much talk of attending the state field day of the c. 4. T. U. of A, which is to be held in Middle town June 20. There will be athletic contests during the greater part of the day and many amateur records are ex- pected to be broken
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

The first use of asbestos was in the manufacture of cremaIory robes for the ancient Romans.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs,

Wauregan lodge, No. s, initiated one candidate Tuesday evening in their hall. After the regular business was tra ansacted the meeting adjourned
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

No two nations have the same laws regulating the handling and storage ot explosives.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Fifty-seven years of continuous ser vice as a weaver is the remarkable record of a woman employed in a cot ton mill in Saco, Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

In Denmark the school teacher is almost always furnished with a house, barn and a few acres of land
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

In some parts of Switzerland all the dead rich or poor are buried at pub- lie expense.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Including policemen. pressmen. bak- CTS. postal employees and market peo- pie. at least 12o.e0e people work all njght~in London.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
ODD FELLOWS.

Uncas lodge, No. Il. in Odd Fellows hall on Monday evening conducted a regular business meeting Noble
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Natural gas consumption in the United States in 1912 was 652, 900, ,0e0.- 900 cubic feet. at an average price of 1904 cents per thousand.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
REB EkAHS.

Hope Rebecca held a regular busi- ness meeting in Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday evening. The attendance was large and it was announced that on April 1st an initiation would take place, Noble Grand Eva Wilson was in charge of the meeting.
 The women of Hope Rebekah lodge are now devoting much thought and attention to the plans for the cake and fancy work table that they will have at the Odd Fellows fair They expect to make it one of the features of the at tractions and as specimens of their cooking skill have been many times en- ioyed by their brother Odd Fellows, there seems to be no doubt that what they have on hand in that line in their booth will find ready patronage. Thames Rebekas Past Noble Grands association, No. 3, met at New London Thursday as the guest of the past no- b1e grands of Orient lodge, No. 27. At the session of the association in the afternoon 1t was voted to meet in May with Hope lodge of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

The highest point in Nevada f. Wheeler peak, which. according to chart, published by the United State Geological Survey, is 13. .05S feet aboyt sea level.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
ANDOVER

WiIlimantic Pastor Speaks at Conere- gationaI Church-GirIs' Choir Organ ized.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Official figures, recently compiled show that the United States broke all records for mineral prediction last year the total value being more than 3D. eI2, ,6Se, ,09o.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

The average depth of the sands in the deserts of Africa is from 30 tp 4S feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

A leather belt in an English factory has been running at a speed of 1,S0t feet a minute from to F hours a da5 for more than g years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Make All The Difference

Sold everywhere. In boxes, i0c., 25c. Hae siB find the directions with every boa Ia. very valuable,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Receipts from the use of national forest resources were greatest in Ari- zona last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

The net receipts from the national forests of Washington and Oregon in four months amounted to S115,620 an increase of ' per cent. over receipts for the same period last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Socialist labor unions in Germany have membership of 2,5S3, 492.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

The Rev. Ding Ld Mei, the famous Chinese evangelist. has probably the longest personal prayer list of any Christian in the world. Some months ago he had more than ], ,262 names on his list
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

The oldest French citizen, M. Sch sAael Roy, of Versailles, entered his 1o7th year August 26. He is the son of a grenadier, of Napolsen's guard and remembers having seen the en- peroF one day at Versailles.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

The average quantity of grapes used annually in Spain for products other than wine is estimated at 2T5, ,060 tons, of which about 77 ,900 tons are made into raisins. 2S,000 tons Of these be- ing exported to foreign countries.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

The Peninsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Company. announces that 1t is advancing toward a fleet aggre- gating 6eooeo tons. During the last Is months contracts have been made for 1ao,0eo tons, at cost of s10, ,zae, ,090
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
ECHOES FRO M THE LODGE ROOM
Rebekahs Planning For Booth Odd Fellows Fair-Elks Arrange For Special Train to Wllimantc-Charles F. Bushnell Appointed United Workmen Supervisor- Thames Lodge Names Delegates to N E. O. F. Supreme Lodge.

Grand Ernest K. Manning presided at the meeting.
 Shetucket lodge, No. 27, held in odd Fellows hall a regular business meet ing, Tuesday evening. The officers were in charge of the meeting. The attendance was fair.
 Canton Oneco, No. 3, with Captain Herbert Wiley in the chair, conducted business meeting Thursday evening in Odd Fellows hall
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
SONS OF VETERANS,

Buckingham Memorial, Monday even ing at which the regular business was transacted. After It's completion the meeting adjourned until March 27- A. l., Peale presided at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
TESTED RECIPES FROM FRANK

South Canterbury
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21


 have a membership of 2,5S3, ,492.
 Receipts from the use of national forest resources were greatest in Ari- zona last year.
 In some parts of Switzerland all the dead, rich or poor are buried at pub lie expense.
 No two nations have the same laws regulating the handling and storage of explosives.
 The first use of asbestos was in the manufacture of crematory robes for the ancient Romans.
 In Denmark the school teacher is almost always furnished with a house, barn and few acres of land
 F'ifty-seven years of continuous ser vice as a weaver is the remarkable record of a woman employed in a cot ton mill in Saco, Me.
 Natural gas consumption in the United States in 1912 was 652, 1000. .0so.- 900 cubic feet, at an average price of 1904 cents per thousand.
 A leather belt in an English factory has been running at a speed of 1,S00 feet a minute from 9 to F hours day 
 The highest point in Nevada is Wheeler peak, which, according to a chart. published by the United States Geological Survey, is 13. .05S feet above sea level.
 Official figures, recently compiled show that the United States broke all records for mineral prediction last year, the total value being more than s2,- E2, ,6Se ,09o.
 forests of Washington and Oregon in four months amounted to S115,620, an increase of T per cent over receipts for the same period last year.
 The Rev Ding Ld Mei, the famous Chinese evangelist. has probably the longest personal prayer list of any Christian in the world. Some months ago he had more than l, ,262 names on his list.
 The oldest French citizen, M. Sch sAael Roy, of Versailles. entered his te7th year August 26. He is the son of grenadier, of NapolsenSs guard and remembers having seen the en- peror one day at Versailles.
 The average quantity of grapes used annually in Spain for products other than wine is estimated dt 2T5, 060 tons, of which about 77 ,900 tons are mad ae into raisins. 2S.090 tons Of these be- Ing exported to foreign countries.
 The Peninsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, announces that 1t is advancing toward a fleet aggre- gatihg 6eo,oeo tons. During the last Is months contracts have been made for 14o,0ee tons, at a cost of s10,7a0. .oa0
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-07-30
CLAIM Gar
IS ARb|TER
OF EUROPE
All Eyes Now Centered on St.
Petersburg. Awaiting Move
by Emperor-Troops
Being Modified.
MAY BE PLAY FOR TIME
Concentration of Forces Is Re
garded With Suspicion-Ger-
many Fears Strategic Move
Poland Is Factor.

London. July 30 Car Nicholas
of Russia, today holds the peace
OF Europe in the palm OF his hand.
Will he join forces with SerNia
or will he support Germany and
Italy i'm their efforts 10 ocaIizr
the war between Austria and
Scrvia I? That is the question TO
which time alone will bring the
answer.
While only expressions that
Russia hopes for the maintenance
OF peaceful relations with her
neighbors have come from ST.
Petersburg. the concentration OF
Russian troops along the German
and Austrian borders is causing
grave concern.
Germany and Austria are letter
prepared 10 strike n quick blow than
Russia, and in some quarters it is be
lieved the clar is playing for time ia
marshal his army divisions. No gen
era mobilization order has come from
ST. Petersburg. however, so far as
known.
While the popu!ace of Russia dis
plays loyalty, great demonstrations
having taken place in 81 Petersburg
last night, tho littlc white fnihcr,'
has troubles az home Their. is a per
sistent rumor afloal in Europe toCa \
that the Russian Poles lave rcYoitet
and that a number of explosions In
Warsaw in which many lives wer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-07-30
WHOLESALERS PROTEST
TO PRESIDENT WILSON

Washington. july %. President Will
son held another c"nferenc" today on
business conditions and the pending
trust bills with delegation of business
.ncn representing varied interests
throughou, the country
a delegation of wholesalers pre-
sen,ed brief opposing the one price"
and EXCLUSIVE agency features of the
C'layton bill, and several sections of the
trade conniission bill. They told Mr..
Wilson that they approved Of the pend
ing legislation in a general way and
thought II necessary TO prevent unfair
competition. but feared some OF its
features would seriously interfere with
business organizations operated on q
small scale.
For more than half an hour the presi-
dent and the business men had a de-
ers OF the delegation said they were
greatly encouraged by the presidents
attitude.