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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
.EWETT CITY.
Mems Clubs of Two Churches Enter tained-Traffic and Mails Delayed by Wreck


 The Mems club of the Congregation al church gave a very entertaining social in the church VeStry Tuesday evening. The affair was under the management of the president L. NJ. Carpenter. and H. C. Webster, assisted bv their wives. During the evening -125 lantern slides were shown of faces and scenes connected with the revolution arv war The historic sketch explain ing the pictures as they were thrown upon the screen, was read by Alex MIG Nicol After the entertainment the ladies served ice cream, cake and cof- fee.
 The lantern and slide were secured bv Mir. Carpenter in Hartford.
 A Correction.
 Through a mistake in information. an item in the Jewett City news Wed nesday morning stated that there was a stick in the pipes at the A. A. Young greenhouses after the cold of Monday night This was not the case; the heating apparatus was O. K. MT Jen- kfns the night fireman, had no trouble and used but one boiler.
 w. H. Brown and O. F. Miller were in Boston Wednesday, attending the poultry show.
 ' Wreck Delays Mails.
 On account of a wreck on the Shore Line at Davisville, R. l., number of the big Boston and New York ex- presses were sent home by way of Norwich. Jewett City and Plainfield The Bulletin was two hours late in ar irving here.
 Methodist Mems Class Entertained.
 The monthly meeting of the Mems class of the Methodist church was held Monday evening with Walter Fields. After business there was a very enjoy able social hour. A numbersof Scotch selections furnished much aTnuseTnent for the coffrpany. ReF.' S: Thatcher acted as i1astmaster of the evening. Refreshments were served by Mrs. 4ields. assisted by MEssaiPtter Me-Af-- thur and Misses Bessie -sffid Gertrude Mic Cluggase
 . sIeonards4eer has returned from Will limantic and will take charge of the Samuel Geer farm
 Officers of Dorcas Circle.
 The annual meeting of Dorcas circle of the Kings Daughters was held at the home of the leader. Mrs. w R. Bur dick. Tuesday evening. The annual reports were read. An entertainment
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
FROZEN TO DEATH.
Year Old Child Perishes While in It's
 Mothers Arms.

The report reached here Wednes- day evening of the death by freezing of Dorothy Place, aged one year. while she was being carried in her mothers arms rom an electric car which was left at point in the town of Poster to the home of a relative about three miles distant from the trolley line. The temperature was ten or a dozen de- grees below zero at the time and the little life ebbed away unknown to the child's mother
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Imnortant Meetina of W. C. T.-U.9

There will be d public meeting of the w. c. T. U. at their rooms, 140 Valley street, at 315 this afternoon. This is national constitutional prohibition amendment day, and will be observed all over the country as the day on which will be begun q campaign of ed ucatien on the subject of q nation ,Ssde amendment prohibiting the sale of liquor in any form
 The local pastors are expected to par tcipate in teday's meeting, and there will be a short address by Rev. NJ. R. Plumb of Windham, and special songs dealing with the subject of prohibition.
 A campaign by means of posters placed in the local churches, stores, the library and the Y, NJ. c. A. and other places will be begun on the same day the posters used being the same now being brought to the attention of the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15

At a. recent meeting of the Windham Rifle club Town Clerk Frank F. Fen ton. Captain L. N Dondero, and First Lieut.. H. E. F. Tiesing were appointed a committee to draw up bylaws for the organization There are now A members fin the club, and they have bAen divided into two teams to shoot against each other The meetings or the organization are held on Fridays in the local armory.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
FUNERAL.
Patrick Shuorue.

!. The funeral of Patrick Shugrue, who died at St. Jeseph's hospital Monday, was held "Wednesday morning from a local undertaking establishment, with requiem high mass following at St. Jo- sepff's church at 9 o'clock. Rev. T. F. BaaneH lofffciated. The bearers were Thomas Sullivan, Jeremiah Sullivan, James FalVey and Jeremiah Welch. Burial was in, St. Joseph's cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
STATE TRADE SCHOOL
To Be Located in. Hammond HaIl-
 Ready About May 1st. -

F.. J. Tfinderr assistant to Charles D. Hine. secretary of the state board of education. came to Putnam Wednes- day and made final arrangements for the long delayed establishing of Put nam's state trade school for which an appropriation was made by the gen eral assembly of 1913. The school is not to be opened much before May 1: is is expected, but Hammond hall has been leased for the purposes of the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Mrs. Frederick Bushnell.

Mary Al. widow of Frederick Bush nell, aged 73, died at the home of her son. William, in Conantville, Wednes- day morning Bright's disease was the cause of death. The deceased was born in Salisbury, Dec. 13, 1s40. For many years she was~a resident of this dity, but the, last three years of her life had been spent with her son i'll Co., .ranfVille
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
SCHOOL BUILDING BURNED.
Hot Ashes In Shed Cause of Fire At East kiIlingIy-Loss S1,ooo-coV- cred by insurance.


 The Valley school house, sometimes called the ElliottvilIe school near East Killing1y, was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. Hot ashes dumped in a receptacle in a nearby shed is believed to have caused the fire, which gained headway rapidly and soon envelsped the school building. quickly reducing it to a smoking ruin.
 Miss Cora A. Shippee, teacher at the school, was just about to commence the morning session at o'clock when the fire was discovered. In response to the alarm Louis Bastow. who lives nearby. hurried to the school and handed, as he was the only man in the vicinity, to stop the spread of the flames, but although he received some assistance from the members of the school the odds against winning out were too great and the school building after the fire commenced to sweep the school building, but it was too late then to save the structure.
 Somt of the fixtures and furnishings were saved, but not of a great total value. The building and it's furnish ings were valued at approximately $1 .000, and were insured.
 A special meeting of the town school committee was held at the high school building Wednesday evening to consid- CT methods of arranging for the at tendance at school of the 23 pupils who are left without school home by the fire.
 Wild Blasts on Siren.
 A few intermittent blasts from the fire alarm early Wednesday afternoon gave many persons start and created d fear that g. fire had broken out, but there was no fire. The siren did not respond to the noon test, so Ira A Warren, superintendent of the fire alarm system, went to work on the ap- paratus, which needed a little atten- tion. The "tinkering'' to adjust the mecha nism caused the alarm to sound.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
For Frost Bites and Chapned skin

For frost bitten ears, fingers and toes: ehapped hands and lips. chill plains. cold sores, red and rough skins there is nothing to equal Bucklen's Ar mica Salve. Stops the pain at once and heals quickly. In every home there should be a box handy all the time. Best remedy for all skin diseases itching eczema, tetter piles, etc. 25e All druggists or by mail
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15

inches and plans were made for blow ing and doing other preliminary work to getting in the harvest. Work will commence this morning and will be rushed until the ice houses are filled. From three to five thousand tons will be stored.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Personals.

c. Chamberlain of Hartford spent Wednesday in this city.
 Mrs Charles Merrifield is making a short visit in Hartford.
 H. F. Meyehart, proprietor of the rail- road restaurant, went to Norwich We'd neSday on business.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
programme followed and refreshments slorr-.,d
croohets csntsnnial Spread.

Mrs. J. H. Lee has completed a cro- cheted bedspread which is very hand some. It is made in two large blocks crocheted together. and is two yards square. There are 3S0 stitches in yard, and Mrs. Lee has been working upon it 19 months. The design is the United States coat of arms, with the eagle, shield and flags. It is a centen- nian spread, having the dates 1776- 1S76
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
House Committee Appointed.

The regular monthly meeting of the Grex club of the Congregational church was held at the Y. NJ. c. A. Tuesday night, with about thirty in attendance. The house committee was authorized to proeure a list of neeessaries in the church house now in course of con- struction and report back to the club. The members of the house committee are Morris Leonard, Lester Larrabee, Emerson Harroun and Holden Arnold.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
WILLIMANTIC
What ls eoinn On Toniaht

What Is Going On Tonight Court Windham, No. 9f, F. of A. 25 Center Street.
 Court Fabre, Ne. s4s5, l. Q. F., K. of P. Hall.
 obwebetuck Lodge, Ne. Is, I. Q. o. F., S07 Main Street.
 Review to the Mayor and Town Of ficials at the Armery.
 Evangelist Newton at the Baptist Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Will Serve Banquet at Methodist Con
 ference

At well attended meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church, held in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock, It was voted to undertake the preparation of the banquet to be served in this city at the annual conference held at the local church in March This will be quite an undertaking, as over 300 must be provided for Miss Addie Webber was appointed chairman of the com miftee having the matter in charge, with power to choose associates.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
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Miss Annie Fowler Dead--Man Return ing from Party Has Both Ears Frog en,

The death of Miss Annie Fowler oc- cured at the home of Samuel Lawton, on Depot Hill. at 6.10 o'clock Wednes- meningitis, Miss Fowler having been confined to her bed for month with the disease. She is sister of Mrs. John Lees of Plainfield, and had been employed by Mr. Lawton as house. keeper for the past three years. She was of estimable character and was well liked by all who knew her Burial will take place in Knotty Oak ceme- tery, Washington. R. I.
 Stock Sold.
 Roderick A Jodoin has sold his hard ware stock to a firm from Webster, Mass.
 Many at Carnival.
 Tuesday was the second night of the grand carnival being given by St. Jeans band in the new St. Jean hall. In spite of the cold weather good crowd was present from Baltic and neighBoring towns. A concert was giv- en by the band before the dancing, which commenced at $50.
 Miss Nellie " Miners orchestra played for the dancing
 Alex Dupont, Jr, has sold a fine pair of gray horses and several wagons to H. Riel. Mir. Dupont intends to pur- chase large autotruck in order to fa- cflitate the carrying on of his business.
 Simon Holmes attended party at the Roche farm. on the Scotland road this week While walking home both his ears were frozen
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
OBITUARY.

public in Cambridge, Quincy, Ftichbur and other Massachusetts cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
PATENTS

Protect your ideas. Handsome so-pars
 Guide Book Free. HARRY E. BAck- Attorney at Law, Windham County Savings Bank nIdu.
 Danisisop, Conn. octITuThS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
W. H. S. Defeats storrs Team.

The Windham High school basketball team defeated a team from the first year class in the school of agriculture at Storrs on the local Y. M. c. A. floor Wednesday afternoon by score of 5o to 3. The visitors were no match Tor the speedy high school boys, who pass ed and scored at will. The teams took the floor as follows:
 Sterrs-Dutton, Pattee If, Spencer, Hedden If, Johnson c, Hedden, Patch en lg.. Pattee, Wood rg.
 W. H. S--Kelley If, Crane If, Chap
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
SCHOOL FIRE ESCAPES
Must Have Different Entrances Ac-
 cerdine to State Law.

At the regular monthly meeting of the Windham school committee held at the town building Wednesday even- ing a communication from the state board of education relative to fire es- eapes on the Windham Center school was referred to the building commit tee.
 The school is at present equipped with fire escape, but chapter 40 of the acts of 1913, to which reference was made in the letter, provides that entrance to the same must be by doors swinging outwards. and the only en- trance now is through the windows. The change must be made within 50 days of the date of the notice.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Government Loses Suit.

New York. Jan. 1.-The dismissal by Federal Judge Learned Hand of an admiralty suit brought by the United States government against the Hamburg American line, was sustain ed today by decision of the United States circuit court of appeals here Tn the suit the government asked $50 damages for the loss of mails aboard the liner Allegheny when she sank after colliding with the British steam CT Pomafon Jan 31, 1912.
 Radfun ore has recently been found in large quantities in the Ferghana district of Russian Central Asia.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
To Tender Banquet to Bryan.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The foreign affairs committee of the house will give an elaborate banquet in honor of Secretary Bryan next Saturday night at the Pam American building here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Brief Mention.

Rev. William Beard spent Wednesday in Hartford.
 I. A. Mills of New Britain was a Will limantic visitor Wednesday.
 Mrs. II. NJ HarveII of Godfrey street was New Haven visitor Wednesday,
 The train for Hartford due here at 11.2S a. m. was two hours late We'd nesday.
 Mrs. J. H. Burrill returned Wednes- day from Hartford where she has been visiting her son, Fred LooInis.
 Mrs. George Snow was called to New Haven Wednesday by the serious ill ness of her daughter, Miss Violet Snow, who contracted scarlet fever while car- ing for a patient in the New Haven hospital Miss Snow is one of the sen for nurses in training at the hospital, and makes her home in this city with her parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam
BOSTON MUSICIANS.

pell, Reed c. Brown. Reilley lg, Gates and E. Cotter rg:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
NJ Offenders to Discipline
24 in Rifle Club.

There was no session of police court Wednesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
REMOVAL

have removed my business from 13 Jackson Place to 521 Jackson Street, where I will pay the highest market prices for Cattle, Poultry, Veal, etc.
 Send postal card. Telephone con- nection.
 LYMAN CHASEN. Willimantic. Ct,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
DANIELsoN
Hot Ashes Cause of Burning of East kiIinely schoolhouse--Farnunn Prize
 Awarded Miss Tanner-officers of
 Bohemian Club.

Dominick Nado, who has been a pa tient in a Worcester hospital for sev- eral weeks, has so far recovered after undergoing surgical operations that he will return to his home here today. Indications are that MT. Nado's health will eventually be restored.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Ice Cuttina Id Renin Tndau

At Quiambaug lake Wednesday night ice had reached the thickness of
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Many at Carnival.

Rodericlx A. Jodoin has sold his hard ware stock to firm from Webster Mass.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-22

These appeals shopping help
cern h of the
early customer Grocery Dry
Furnishing
saleady you earl,
o the
Another advantage shopping early may
morning gowns
much your shopping
space again saad
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The of all happiness satisfaction
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-22

two or three sides OF the buildings.
The grove should not be placed so
near that SHOWS will pile up against
the buildings or in the yard. should
they drift over the trees. The width
OF the strip should be gauged by the
number OF the rows OF the trees, but
ID should be wide rather than narrow.
II should be deeply broken and when
the ground Is quite moist. n the sub
soller can be made TO follow the plow
the conditions will so far be improy.
ed. dust mulch must then be kept
on the land throughout the season.
Tho following spring the trees
ground Is dry enough to be stirred
without injury to the same. Open up
a mrrow, plant In the same willow
cuttings about foot long Of the white
or gray variety. Put these In say
three feet apart Slant them a little
in ono direction along the line OF tho
rurrow. Then MI in the earth around
them aud firm Il, but leave about
three inches OF the cutting above the
surface Tho first row should be hys
or ak feet from the outside OF tho
broken ground N n second row 10
planted II should be twelve to twenty.
four feet distant from the first row,
or II some other kind OF tree forms
the second row. II should be equally
distant. az snow will pile in there.
The trees should be OF some quick
growing kind. "a cottonwood or Norway
about twelve feet distant In the line
of tho row. Between each two OF These
should be IN the line OF the same row.
some slower growing tree as tho
green ash Next row may be about
ten or twelve feet distant. and tho
trees 10 II may be- the same. Usually
three or four rows viii suffice. Tho
soft, quick growing trees will force
the slower growing 10 push upward
and In due time the quick growing va.
rirtics may be- cut out. All the trees
should be- planted when they are
quite small. and the roots should be
shielded from exposure 10 tho alr.
The ground should be cultivated
like corn field Tor several years. All
weeds and grass must be kept out
Eilhor Will rob tho trees oi moisture
lf asked how long should tho cultiva'
ton bo kept up. the snswer II until
the trees are large enough 10 form =
mulch of leaves The cultivation
should usually be shallow. but N q
crust should form three or four inches
bclow tho surface, II should be bro
ken The aim should also he TO Sc
cure the trees somewhere near tho
same parallel,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-22
REVIEWS LEGAL BLANKS

The following list OF legal blanks
are kept for sale at this Office and
others will be added as the demand
arises:
Warranty deeds, Quit Claim
Deeds, Realty and Chattel Mort
cages, Satisfaction Of Mortgages,
Contracts for Sale Of Realty, Bills
OF Sale, Leases.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-22
rHD care called for In making a
success Of growing trees in dry

rHH care called for In making a
success OF growing trees in dry
] areas 10 In a way proportionate
10 the dryness OF the climate. II IS
also Influenced by the character Of the
soil and subsoil. This paper viii deal
with conditions where the land is not
underlaid With hardpan coming up
near 10 the surface. Where the rain
fall Is short and where hardpan comes
near the surface. Il is very difficult to
grow trees in the absence OF irrigat.
ing waters. But fortunately these
conditions are not very prevalent in
really dry areas.
On the dry prairies OF the West II
Il greatly important that trees shall
be grown. These treeless areas are
more or less wind swept In the win.
ter the absence OF a protecting grove
In such areas adds greatly TO the dis
comfort OF the inmates OF the home
and also TO the discomfort Of the live
stock. while in areas that are very
dry Il is not 10 be expected that trees
can be grown In large numbers and
with marked success In providing
lumber, they may be made In time
20 furnish poets and poles aud also
some frewood. The greatest end,
however, by far TO be served by them
IN 20 furnish protection against the
winds To furnish such protection
should DO one Of the very first con.
alterations OF those who locate on the
treelsss prairie. II II In a way In.
comprehensive that 10 many allow
long years 20 pass without taking any
steps TO protect the home IN this way.
Many who plant trees In the dry
country fail. They fail through the
adoption OF wrong methods The
plan is common 10 dig a hole In the
prairie sod whero tree is TO be
planted This means that the soil
around that treo cannot bo cultivated
unless the cultivation is done by
hand This IN too expensive and Il ~
liable TO be neglected. Trees can be-
grown on the prairie and bench lands
where tho annual rainfall exceeds
twelve inchos. but tho work " II is to
succeed must be done In n certain way.
When trees are 10 be planted IN
such areas. the ranchmnn should pre-.
pare the land tho year before he
plants. lie should do 80 20 allow the
moisture TO 90 down into the soil, The
roots OF n tree cannot so down into
tho soil In advance Of moisture lie
should do 10 to put the land IN shape
for future cultivation on the surface
after tho trees have been planted. and
he should do 30 TO make success more
sure after the planting.
A strip OF land should bo brokon ON
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-22
NOTICE OF
Proposed Assessment

Notice is hereby given that appoftion-
ment OF the cost of improvement of Hart.
man street, from the north line Of Genital
avenue to the west side line Of oswego
street, total cost OF which Is f66273
has been apportioned aud is on file In the
Office Of the undersigned, subject TO ex.
animation.
Assessment district extends back TO
the center of lots, blocks or tracts Of
land abutting on said street as provided
by the city charter aud resolutions.
Remonstpnce against said apportion-
ment may be made In writing aud filed
with the undersigned until S o'clock
=. NJ. June |, 1914.
A. 4. DuNSMORE,
Recorder.
Published in the ST. Johns Review
May 10 aud %. 1914.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-22

Officers Of The City Of 81. Johns, Oregon
Nayof A W Vincent
Recorder A. ". Dunsmore
Trensurer-.P A. Rice
Attorncy--T. r. Parker
Hngineef..- ]. o. Bufson
chief of Police John poh
Day Poiice-H. Muck
Night Police J. 5. Jones G.. W. Moreno.
CouNCumtN Al LARGE
q. ". Cornell J. w. Davis
~. N. Waidref
COUNCIL MIN FIRST WARD
G. u. Gaflick v. Graden
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Fitting
Job work promptly attended to.
Phone Columbia $50
Sll S. JsTsg Street ST. Johns, Oregon
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

In order TO insure q change Of ad
vertlsement the copy for such change
should reach this ONCE not later than
Wednesday, at 3 o'clock p. m. Please
esmembsr thls and cave the printsg
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