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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-05-22
CLOTHES PRESSER.
Machine That Takes the Place Of q
Tailor's Goose.

TAiIorS Goose.
The pressing Of mems suits and wo-
mems tailored garments is made easy
by this irOnless machine. says Popu-
lar Mechanics. The operation Is sim
pie. The garment to he pressed is
placed in the proper position on the
"buck," and then the head, or press
fabric. is pushed down on the gar
ment. and extra pressure is exerted
by means Of the foot lever.
Inside the pressing head are a num-
Der Of steam ducts, which moisten
and heat the entire pressing surface.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
PENDLETON HILL
Church Expected to Open Tomorrow
 Arthur Billings Injured.

It is expected that the church will be opened next Sunday for services.
 Clarence Edwin Maine has a new gasoline engine.
 Miss Edith Cook and Russell Cook were in Willimantic last week Thurs day.
 Mrs. Amos Palmer was called to Westerly Monday by the illness of her grandson.
 Thumb Crushed
 Arthur Billings crushed his thumb on Wednesday. He went immediately to his home in Natick, R. l. where the injury was dressed. It was found that the bone was uninjured and that he will be able to save the thumb. Elwood Miner is moving into the house occupied by John Watson and formerly owned by Avery Chapman.
 Will Occupy Farm.
 The parties from New York owning the Amos Swan farm from which MT. Miner moved expect to occupy the same this month.
 Miss Sarah T. Palmer has been spending the past week in Hartford and South Manchester
 Mrs. James Brooks of Jewett City is visiting her mother. Mrs. Eliza beth Thompson. 5
 Robins and bluebirds have been seen in this vicinity the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
LEBANON
Many at Dance-Sunshine Bag for Miss WlIams-Girl Gathers Nearly 3o,ooo Egg Masses.

A dance was given in Grange hall Friday evening. a large number being present. Stanton's orchestra furnished music.
 Mrs. c. M. Mcguire and daughter. Dora. of Hartford. have been visiting at Mrs. Thayers.
 Rodney Hewitt of Duxbury, Mass, spent Sunday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Erwin Hewitt.
 Sarah Danielson, who Is attending Mt. Holyoke college, spent the week end with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. $. Danielson.
 MT and Mrs. Thomas Jones of Prov idence are visiting Mrs. Jones' sister, Mrs Mary Brown.
 Mir and Mrs. Clark Standish were in Boston last week.
 Gift of Sunshine Bag
 Miss Hattie Williams, who is ser;- eusly ill, was presented a sunshine bag from the Sunday school of the First Congrega tional church Tuesday.
 Charles Troland and daughter, Doris were in New London for the week end L. T. Garrison, supervisor of schools met the teachers at the Center school eight being present Gathers Nearly 30,000 Nests.
 Florence Madley, who attends the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
Windham County
BROOKLYN
Captain Charles F. Pond Reports at Washington for Special Examination Young Ravens Weddng-Annual Meeting at Creamery.

Mrs. Della l.. Walker is visiting rel atives and friends in various places and expects to be away till late in the spring.
 Theodore D. Pond has been appoint ed notary public by Governor Bald win for the term of two years from February lst.
 MT. and Mrs Riley E. Witter have been recent visitors in Providence.
 Mrs. Michael O'Nen and daughter Florence have gone to New York to remain till late in the spring.
 pr. Warren A. Tanner has been in Providence for several days, return ing home this week.
 Miss Evelyn Bitgood of Danielson was the guest of Miss Florence M. Blake on Sunday.
 To Take Examination.
 Judge Pond received a letter Sat urday from his brother. Capt Charles F. Pond, stating that he had received telegraph orders to report in Wash examination for promotion and that he was relieved of duty on court mar tial of which he was president. He would take the Overland limited and would be in Washington Monday morn ing. the 2nd. After examination if possible he would take take a run to see the old home before he returned to the Pacific coast for duty as com mandant of the Bruneston navy yard
 Young-HaVens.
 Arthur Young and Miss Cora Ha- VenS were married Saturday morning at the Congregational parsonage and in the afternoon left for UniOnville where MT. Young is employed in a grain store Mrs Young was the teacher in the Stetson district and the town school committee have engaged Raymond Falmouth as teacher 10 i'll the vacancy
 Creamery Has Good Year.
 The annual meeting of the Brooklyn Creamery was held Sunday \. C. Williams was elected president pro tenn. The agents report showed cream collected during the year 145,Sl5 pounds. Average test of cream 2O.6 Butter fat 29,743 pounds: tub price for same 35.5 cents per pound. Butter made, 32.611 pounds; average price paid the patrons. .365c per pound Dl- rectors elected: R. E. Witter. N G Williams. Charles s. Hyde, A. T. J Clark J. Henry Witter. V. R. Frank lin and William R. Thurber.
 Rev A. F. Falmouth was in Hart ford Monday to attend the funeral o1 former parishioner.
 Mrs. Mary E. F. Smith. the house keeper for w R. Thurber was with friends in Providence the past week
 Heard About Egypt. The Women'S club of Brooklyn met Monday afternoon Mrs. Anna B. Cum- mfngs being hostess. Mrs Genungr the president. was present. \ paper, Modern Egypt was read by Miss Fogg- Selections were read by Miss Helen Palmer from Richard Harding Davis hook. describing the people and GUS toms of Cairo, Egypt, and it's sur roundingS-
 Mrs. James Copeland when gong into her cellar recently. missed her footing and fell cutting Sash in her | head which bled freely.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
SHUNOC
teen Join Improvement Soeiety-Gift to Church.

The funeral of Herman Clinton Brown, who died suddenly Friday evening, was held Tuesday morning at his home at II o'clock. Rev. John M. Collins pastor of the Second Baptist church of which the deceased had been a member for many years officiated. There was a large attend ance and many beautiful flowers. Burial was in the family plot in Union cemetery. MT. Brown is survived by his wife and four children. He was a leading farmer and business man and has left a large estate. MT. Brown was an honest and upright citizen. and a good neighbor and friend.
 Improvement Society Meets.
 The second meeting of the newly organized Shunoc Improvement so- ciety was held Tuesday evening 1t the residence of Mrs. Frank P. Merrill. There was a largely increased at tendance and fourteen new names were added to the membership roll, In the absence of President Wheeler, Irving w. Miner, vice president, pre- sided at tlIe meeting. It was voted to hold the me@ings Thursdays instead of Tuesday evenings.
 The Second Baptist church here ha S been furnished with new, up-to- da te pulpit, the gift of an interested party.
 Rev MT. Collins delivered his first sermon Sunday from the new pulpit recently placed in position at the church.
 R. B. Wheeler was in Hartford on Tuesday.
 number of cars have been loaded at Wheeler's switch here the past week with lumber designed for shipment to far western markets
 Rev. J. M. Collins conduded the Sunday school Sunday at the Second Baptist church in the absence of the superintendent, Mrs. H. O. Brown, caused by the death of the latter s husband
 Miss Louise Merrill is organist at the church
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
New London County
OLD MYSTIC
Quarterly Conference at Methodist Church-Sunday School Pupil of Two Years Given Reward-Wedding and Silver Wedding.

The Fourth Quarterly conference of the Methodist Episcopal church was held in the parish house, District Su- perintendent, George G. ScrlVener presiding The following were elected stewards for the ensuing conference year:-Eli Boothman, Margaret Booth man. Frederick A. Barnes, Dr. A. T. Chapman, Mary J. Chapman, Abby E. Dewey. Mary H. Dean, Joseph Desley, Nancy Desley O. Louise Harris, Ev erett Johnson, Florence Johnson, Eliz abeth Main, Harriet Peckham, William M. White Horace o. Williams, Prem tice A. Williams. $. Annie Williams, Lawrence Williams
 The recording steward for the year will be Everett P. Johnson, who takes the place of William M White, who for many years has held that position giving to the work incident to the position efficient effort, but who felt that some one else should now as- is the district steward; William Nj White is trier of appeals. Committees were appointed for Foreign Missions, Home Missions and Church Extension Sunday Schools, Tracts, Temperance. Education, Freeman's Aid. Church isteriaI Support, Church, Music, Parsonage and Furniture, The Guar terly Conference made a unanimous request for the return of the pastor MwW Arthur H. Withee for another year.
 Entertainment At Parish House.
 An entertainment under the aus pices of the United Workers of the Methodist Episcopal church was held Friday evening in the parish house The following program was pleasingly rendered: Piano solo, Archibald Lam bert; vocal solo, Miss Charlotte Mar chand; reading, Mrs. Frederick Barnes;
 
 t@bleaux, Wanted a Wife; vocal solo, Rev Arthur H. Whithee; piano solo, Miss Della Williams; piano duet, Miss Chapman, Miss Mildred Peckham.
 Rewarded For Faithful Attendance
 At the Baptist services Sunday, two received the hand of fellowship at the communion service, which followed the morning service. The attendance at Sunday school was the best for seV eraI months there being 91 present The rewards for faithful attendance during 1913 were given out at this ser vice to those who had earned them as fonows:-Kenneth Williams, Ralph Clark Edith Brewer, Harry Brown Emily Babcpck, Percival Anderson. There were other older members of the school who also were perfect in attendance for the year. Mrs. Oscar F. Crumb nas missed only one Sunday in more than 16 years and then she was called away by a death in another place. Beatrice Clark while only nine years old has a record of five years in which she has not missed a session of the school Perciyal Anderson has a perfect record of four years, although not all in this school. Emily C. Bab- cock has q record of three years Kenneth Williams who was two years old in November, attended Sunday school every Sunday during 1913 It was an unusual sight to see one so young go forward to receive his re- ward, a Bible.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07

Frances Szablak; 26. James Eyeretts hnd Gladys Guile.
 December. 21, Louis Trachtenberg and Sarah Fair; 8, John A. Monty and Jessie Goodfellow.
 Deaths.
 January: '. Annie Crouch, A; 13, Abbie Ravens. 94; B. Lizzie Dora Church. 2d 30, Edwin Dean, 7S 31. Mike Shaxum. 2d; 31. Ellen Shakum,
 February: Is. Olive Ashcraft, 44y; IT, Comedy infant dau., 1-2 hour.
 March: 1. John Lewy. Crocker, 6S ?. Sylvester Wade. SS: 4 Rose Delina Roy, 6s; 5. Frederick Mahoney. Sm; '. Katie Bolles, 60; g, Elmira A. Bolles, S4; g, Ashinsea Lachal, 2m; II, infant found in pond 19, Lester Rounds, 7S; IT, Ann Mcclure, 55.
 April: F, Elizabeth Ann Champlin,
 May: 4. Samuel Fowler 42; 8. Nan cy c. Rogers, 10S y, 3m; 10, Albert Champlin. 5S: Il. Oscar Gannen, 3; IA, Joseph Camalucci [; p. Otis Rogers 26, Mary Gallivan. Il; 26, Anna Belle Beckwith, '6m.
 June; 1, William Geozey, 3; Il, Ed ward Mahoney, 27; 12, Sarah Spencer, S1 IS, Miriam Silversweig, 52; IS, Cassie F. Russell 2S; IS, Mary Sybil Coggshall, S1; 2S Charles A. Chapman, "A
 July: II. Seth Chester Smith, "A: 13, Arthur Botham, 62; IT, William O'Brien, 42; 23, Angenetta Kenyon, 65; 31. Frances A. Rogers, S5.
 August: l. Minnie Goodman, B.; ?. John Kobylaik. 6m; g, Mary Wiswicio- . ski, 28; IA. Mary Kelly. TO; IS, Albert Augustus Rogers.
 September: 10, Nancy Church, 90 Is. Harry Smith, 7s; 25, Beatrice Me Kenzie, linn: 29, Patrick Gauvin. I'm.
 October: "A, Mary Jane Chappell, 50; 31 Katie Maher, 30.
 November: 3. Jane McGinnis. 70: Il, Benjamin Scholfield 91.
 December: 1 Pierpont Edwards. SS; ArdeI1a Walden. 5S; 27, Patrick Crot ty, 53; 30, Albert Benson; 90, William Bramweu Walden, 76.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
MONTVILLE
Business Msetina of c. E. Society," James L. Case To Speak At Baptist Church.

George Hentz of Providence, was the guest of friends in town recently.
 Miss Helen Kelly who taught in Palmer Memorial school last year, was the guest of friends in this village re- gently. Miss Kelly is a teacher in Derby
 c. E. Business Meeting.
 At business meeting of the Chris tlan EndeaVor society of the Baptist church, Mrs. George c. Chappell was chosen pianist and Miss Maud Ben nett assistant pianist At the Thurs day evening prayer meeting Miss Eth el L.. Wood will be organist for six months of 1914, and Miss Ella C.. Rosenlund for last six months. Sheriff George Wood, who has been III at his home here is convalescent.
 Average Attendance 72.
 The average attendance at the four mid-week Bible, lectures delivered at the Union Baptist church by the Rev. Joel B. Slocum D. D. of Norwich, the Rev J. Romeyn Danforth, Rev. c. Harley Smith. and Rev. J. w. Blk Ter D. D. of New London, was 72. The people greatly enjoyed these splendid addresses.
 James L. Case To Speak.
 James l.. Case of Norwich will Thursday evening, Feb. 12. subject Some Things Worth Knowing" Dr. A. B. Coats of Hartford will speak to the Bible Study class and their friends Thursday evening, Feb. 26. All are cordially invited.
 Mrs. Arabella Latimer returned Thursday from a visit with friends in New York Mrs. A. P. Mitchell left Tuesday for a two months out ing in the southland.
 Boy Scouts Organized.
 An organization of the Boy Scouts has been started by the pastor of the Union Baptist church. The Bible class will finish the review of their text book this week.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Un- ion Baptist church held a regular meeting with Mrs c. NJ. Coen We'd nesday. Jan 2s,. Tine Ladies Mission ary society was the guest of Mrs. Thomas Church Friday afternoon, the 30th
 Misses Mary and Amanda Hubert were given a party by their young friends in the village Saturday even ing, the 31st of January.
 Nine members of the UHien Baptist Bible school were awarded prizes for perfect attendance for the year Sun day. January IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
WEDDHrN G.
Boothman- Decker.

Miss Margaret Boothman of Old Mystic and Ira Decker of West Mys- tic were united in marriage Saturday evening at the home of the brides was performed by Rev. Arthur H. Withee. pastor of the Old Mystic Methodist church of which the bride is a member MT. and Mrs. Decker will reside in West Mystic.
 Silver Wedding.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank L. Lamphere long time residents of Old Mystic celebrated Tuesday evening the 25th anniversary of their marriage at tnelT home No. Church street, Mystic. About 70 were present. An interesting musical and literary program was rendered. The young people enjoyed games. Sandwiches cake, ice-cream and coffee were served Guests were present from Westerly, R. l., Essex, Ct, Noank, Mystic, Old Mystic anu Ledyard. The bride of 25 years re ceived many handsome and useful gifts.
 Mrs. Anderson Resigns.
 The Philathea class met Tuesday afternoon at the residence If the .IcC- president, Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonov-r. Mrs. Henry Anderson pres 4elt and teacher of the class res;S,lI1 "a ts.L e effect March st. when Rev aaG Mrs. Anderson move to new parish, Row sytOn. Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover was elected pres: l 1t to fl tat va cancy. Miss GeneyieVe Frink was elected vice-p president. Mrs HoAie was elected teacher. A vote of thanks was extended Mrs. Anderson for the rendering of efficient service during the time she held the office. It was decided to meet the first Tuesday in each month at the homes of the mem bers.
 Rev. Henry E. Anderson attended the regular monthly meeting of the Bap- tfst Ministers conference for New London and vicinity Monday, held with the Baptist church. North Ston- fngton.
 Judge Willis F. Heaton returned to Troy, N. Y, after a visit to- MT and Mrs. Charles Q. Eldredge at River view.
 Mrs. F. Alonzo Chapman is the guest Of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Edward Polly of Waltham, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
Center school, has gathered between
 twenty and thirty thousand egg masses
ASHWILLETT

Harry Guile has the largest number of caterpillar egg masses in school. He had the past week 19, 500 to his credit.
 Mrs. Julia R. Crumb was in North Stonington one day recently.
 Nathan N. Main and A A Morgan were in North Stonington village on Monday.
 Mir Derochea has returned from his trip to New Hampshire and will cut mill.
 The roads are settling and drying out since the January thaw of the past week.
 Crows are flying in large numbers and when they alight on open fields look like a large flock of young tur- keys.
 BluebiFds and robins were calling the first of the week like it was spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
MEANTIC
Newly Organized Band Meets for Re- hearsal-S. G. Turner Buys the Scott Property.

The members of Mantle band met at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening for the purpose of rehearsing and try ing their new instruments. The band is under the leadership of Harry B. Hunt of Little Boston.
 Mrs Eli Dorman who has been mak- ing a lengthy visit to her mother, Mrs. Jane c. Dorman, has returned te her home in Beverly, Mass.
 Turner Harding is visiting his fath- CT Henry R. Harding, at the Grove
 Herbert s. Johnson of Higganum was a business caller in Mantle Friday.
 Mir. PerrinO who purchased the liar rison Chappell house in Lincoln street some time ago. has placed a new fence about the property and is making a new walk about the house.
 Lincoln G. Luce has returned from a visit to Stafford Springs. He made the trip in his car.
 George Peabody, conductor on the Shore Line electric railway between New London and Saybrook, is confined to his home by illness.
 Store Leased.
 p. A. Daniels and William Beebe are rushing the work on the barn in charge of C. H. Cone. It is said that a fruit and vegetable dealer in New London has leased the store adjoining the barn and intends to locate here about April lSt.
 The board of relief ID. B. Richmond of Flanders and w. E. Smith of the south part of the town, is in session daily
 William B. Ives of Meriden arrived at the Mantle house Wednesday for an indefinite stay. MT. Ives owns a cot tage at Crescent Beach, where he spends the summer months.
 Stephen c. Turner, who sold his farm short time ago, has purchased the Walter Scott property on the Flanders road. MT. Turner intends to continue in the vegetable business. Mrs John Beckwith of Hartford spent the week end with her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Smith, on the farm.
 Mrs Stephen Dunstan of Wiliman- tic. a former resident of the village, was here last week calling on friends.
 Mrs H. E. Havens of Champlin Hill is entertaining her daughter from New Britain.
 Mrs. Ernest l.. Spencer of Colches- ter was the guest of Mrs. George Kinne Crandall a few days last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
LEDYARD
Cattle Condemned-Judge George Fan ming Was Last Library Charter Member-Oscar Lee Wins $25 Prize

ming Was Last Library Charter Member-Oscar Lee Wins $25 Prize Several cows in Ledyard have been condemned for tuberculosis and An- other fatal disease by pr. Gray, vet erinary. Among those who had to dispose of stock were Nathan Hold ridge, Elmer Crouch, Charles Maynard Everett Gallup and Clarence Sholes. Attorney Allyn L. Brown and Calvin R. Main tranacted business at the pro- bate office Saturday.
 First Selectman Austin recently sold a valuable horse and dog to MT Blackmar of Bozrah.
 Teacher from Tantic.
 Miss A. Elizabeth Duer of YantiC is teaching in district No. 4, Miss Ball the former teacher, being i'll at her home in New London.
 SeaIer Appointed.
 The selectmen have appointed James A. Stoddard sealer of weights and measures for the town of Ledyard
 Was Last Charter Member.
 Mir. and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Gray, MT. and Mrs Asa J. Sheldon, William l. Allyn and funeral of Judge George Tanning in Hartford, Monday. In 1867 the Bill Library association was formed with IS charter members. MT. Tanning was one of them. and he outlived all the others His death removes the last one. Rev A. E. Kinmouth, former pastor here, preached the funeral ser mon.
 Elmer Crouch and family will move to Mrs. Ella Browns cottage in Quak- ertown.
 Emmons White and MT. Dubbs, both of Yale college who have been spend ing a few days at the parsonage, have returned to school.
 Oscar Lee Won S25.
 Ledyard can boast of having the smartest schoolboy in the state to col Iect tent caterpillars. A $50 prize was offered to the scholboy or girl who could collect the most tent caterpil- lars in the state; $25 was the amount of the first prize. and the remaining $25 to be divided in proportion. Oscar Lee, son of John I. Lee, 10 years oi age, in district No. II, collected S9,OoC and won the first prize.
 Joseph n. Austin and Charles A Babcock are building a very large sheC for Charles Thompson in the Lester district.
 Several from this town attended the Pomological meeting n Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
UNCASVILLE.
Installation at Granse-New Schedule At Miil--Jeseph Cushlna's Funeral More Births, Marriages and Deaths In 1913 Than In 1912.

The Woman's Home Missionary so- ciety were entertained Friday after noon at the home of Mrs. Thomas Church on Gay hill. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Church.
 Grange Installation.
 Montyille grange, P of H., installed the following officers Wednesday ev- ening: Master, Clyde M. Beebe; over seer, Roscoe c. Dart; chaplain, Law renee Raymond; lecturer, Miss Bertha Lyon: steward Frank Bergman; as sistant steward, Roy Johnson; lady as sistant steward. Miss Winnie Bart lett; gate keeper, Frank Baker; Flora, Mrs. Roscoe c. Dart: Pomona, Mrs. Moses Hart; Ceres, Miss Florence Chapman. The ceremonies were con ducted by Deputy Grand Master, Irving Crouch of Groton. Afterwards a fine supper was served.
 Music For Odd Fellows.
 At the I. Q. o. F. meeting, past grand G. T. Loomis acting as district mar sbal assisted by district deputy, F. J. Hope also acting as marshal conducted the ceremonies. In behalf of the lodge past grand master, G. T. LoomiS presented Ivan Chapman past grands badge. A piano with Angelus piano player has been installed in the lodge rooms.
 Mill interests.
 Thomas. QUlnn ana ZaCK ManNllle who have been employed as firemen at the c. M Robertson Companys Rock land mill have been succeeded by Frank Chapel and Eugene Mitchell who began work Monday. Monda " morning a new time schedule went in effect. The employees will go in at ' d. m until noon with an hour for din- ner will go in from 1 to s D. m., with Saturday afternoon half holiday.
 Funeral of Joseph Cushing.
 The funeral of Joseph Cushir was held at St Johns Roman Catholic church, Tuesday morning. Rev P. J. O'Reilley celebrating the regular high mass. The bearers were William 5middy, Michael Hickey, Louis Morin and Joseph St Germaine There was large attendance of relatives and friends and many beautiful floral tri- butes, noticeable among them being a cross from his associates in Palmer Brothers mill Burial was on Wednes- day in Cedar Grove cemetery, New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
GRISWOLD

William B. Montgomery returned to New York last Thursday after spend ing week with his family in Pachaug.
 Charles Morgan is able to be out on the street after an illness of several weeks.
 Those who did not grasp the op- portunity to put up their ice during the cold snap of last month are look ing anXiOusly for another cold spell.
 Mrs. W. B. Montgomery hopes to enlarge her real estate by buying the land of James Crary.
 Miss Flora Holmes gave a party to her friends Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-07
PRESTON

Fred E. Ellis is visiting friends in Providence.
 Mrs. ogden Stanton and Miss Abbie Stanton visited Mrs George Betting of Poquetanuck Tuesday.
 James Bates recently lost one of his team horses from collie.
 Mrs Beriah Burdick of Norwich was a Sunday visitor here
 The ladies of the Baptist church held clam chowder supper Tuesday evening. There was good attend ance
 Mrs. c. K. Crary was recent call CT with Mrs. Elmer Phillips of Yer SaiileS