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The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
Henry Clay . Senator at Twenty-Five.

The Constitution of the United
States provides that No person shall
be senator who shall not have at
tanned to the age of thirty years"
Henry Clay served as United States
senator from December %. 1906, to
March 3. 1907 He YVES at that tims
only twenty nine years old, having
been born April 10. 1911.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
Maker the eoas Gray.halred.

OF the many kinds of exasperatine
people perhaps there is none worse
than the subordinate who when told
exactly how to do certain thing,
replies In 80 satisfied manner that
ono cannot but suppose he under
stands perfectly; then goes ahead and
does tho thing In some tool way OF
bis own.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
0niN Emit Thlnns Eless

Il kept my head when fell into the
water" observed the young man,
How fortunate" replied the caustio
maid; 1T must have helped you SO
nicely 10 foat"
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
NEWS OF THERIVERS

stage of river 1914 rise OF 2 dur
ing the preceding "a hours.
stage OF river June 4, 1918, %
feet.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
distinctive Good Manners.

We sometimes meet an original gen.
tleman, who, II msuners had not ex.
listed. would have invented them.-Em.
erson.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05

Father to Su!tor-My daughter will
not have dowry, but will give her
this set OF KEYS, which no doubt you
will end useful.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05

Advertisements is the cultiva-
ton that makes business grow.
II YOU want to Buy-Read the Ad-
yertisements,
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
Excess OF generalization,

Home people put of till tomorrow
the things they should have done las,
week.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
River Forecast.

Generally decreasing stages are
expected Throughout this river dis
trict for the next few days, except
that the Mississippi, from below st,
Louis to above Cairo, viii begin to
rise within the next two or three
day..
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
Way Up.

Howell-"Hes usually on his high
horse" Powell-"Yes. he is sort Of
equestrian statue Of himself"
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
Local Forecast.

Cairo and vicinity: Partly cloudy
Friday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05

Local Data.
1913 1914
Highest temperature .....S6 II
Lowest temperature -... 81 -
Z D. m. temperature .....SS 81
Character of day 49,. Partly CLOUDY
"a hour precipitation 49,. None
Sunrise and Sunset.
Sun will rise today ..,-.-.--.. . I
Sun will set today ......... ''lo
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
r. r. LINDLEY,

Local Forecaster.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-06-05
81 Year Old Pioneer Thanks Duffv's

Grand Old Age and How To
Attain 1t" has been told hun-
dreds of times by willing tes-
timoniaIs to the fact that Duff
fy's Pure Malt Whiskey actu-
ally delays the effects of old
age and brings back the vi
vacity and versatility of youth
TO its grateful users. Here's
another achievement to it's
wonderful record:
ain 1885 landed in New York after
a voyage of about eight weeks from Ger
many, then to Buffalo via the Erie Canal,
staying in Buffalo a short time. We
started through the woods for our future
home, known as the 'Hyman Homestead
to this day. Our family consisted of nine
and not having much money to
start with, We had the experience of the
early pioneers. Later. as | grew up, be-
came interested in the milling business,
farming, cattle deaier-worked hard for
a good many years, and the famous John
Miller, at that time one of the leading
hort. SO for the last IS years or more /
ay, and | am thankful to say that am
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-01

but merely an efficiency clerk and in
vestigator, and that hereafter his
crew, led by Inspector,of Morals"
Dannenberg and Spy Alderman,
the professional stool pigeon, are
stripped of the power to batter down
doors and make arrests.
The policewomen have also been
takenJfrom Funkhouser's command
and assigned to stations. The chief
discovered that Funkhouser was
sending the women to civilian, Ger
trude Howe Britton, for instructions.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-01
FUNKHoUSER GETS A SETBACK
FROM CHIEF GLEASON

Major Funkhouser, second deputy,
was squelched by Chief Gleason yes
terday and hereafter will be COM
PEELED to do the clerical work which
was made his work by the ordinance
creating the job of second deputy,
rather than play policeman, which he
loves so dearly to do. ....-.
Chief Gleason, after bordering
over the dress parade tactics of the
alphabetical major. has decided that
in his present capacity he is of alb
solutely no use to the police force,
except possibly for ornamental pur-
poses. So Gleason has stuck quill
pen in the majors mitt with instruc-
tons to get busy. .....
Funkhouser has been informed
that he. is not a regular policeman,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-01

JUDGE. CARPENTER ORDERS THE
lNTER-ocEAN SOLD
Federal Judge Carpenter yester-
day put an end to the Inter-Ocean
tangle. by ordering the paper sold at
auction to the highest bidder.
Incidentally, Judge Carpenter ap-
pointed R.. ]. Mooney, former asso-
ciate publisher, joint receiver with H.
II. Kohlsaat. Mooney, it is under
stood, represents George Wheeler
Human, former publisher.
The bids for the paper are return
able before Judge Carpenter April Ii
at 10 a. m. Yesterday the parties in
terested met in the judges chambers
and asked him to dispose of the mat
ter at an early date.
Alfred S. Austrian, counsel for
Lake Superior Paper Co., which filed
the original petition for a receiver,
was there, as were John E. Miller,
representing the Adsit estate; Charles
Cutting, counsel for Columbia
Amusement Co.; Edward S. Kohlsaat,
representing H. H. Kohlsaat, and
VIM. F. Anderson, attorney for the
Inter-Ocean Newspaper Co.
Many bidders are reported as al
ready in the field. Frank A. Munsey
has been mentioned as a prospective
bidder
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-01


-O-O
LAW WOULD MAKE DIVORCE AND
MARRIAGE MORE DIFFICULT
i A law which will make both mar
rage and divorce much more diff
cult is planned by Chief Justice AIDE
lor ]. Petit. The recent report sub
mitted by P. ]. ]. Mccarthy, Cook
county marriage and divorce statis-
tician, has stirred the judge to action.
In a statement issued by Judge
Petit he recommended the following
representatives. of easy marriages and
divorces: ...
Publication of marriage applica=
tons once a week for four weeks.
Card index showing history of all
divorce cases and court records of
divorced persons in Cook county.
Tendencies to insanity or criminal
records in connection with domestic
relations should bar applicants.
Residence of five to ten years in
place applicant has lived immediate
ly preceding application must be
shown.
Places and nature of occupation
for preceding five years must be
shown. Where this shows no.
madic disposition it should be bar
to marriage.
1.-The public or the states attor-
ney then could file objections to a
marriage" said Judge Petit. Il want
TO protect the taxpayer who cares for
dependent children, as well as the
children themselves"
MANY. a woman who is a good
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-01

Many a woman who is a good
locker isn't really as good as she
| looks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25
EAST kILLINGLY
Members of Baseball Club Give En- tertaInment - Lightning Strikes
 Trees.


 During the thunder shower Tuesday afternoon lightning struck two large trees in front of the Upper church.
 Miss Alice Battey attended the HumphreyJacques wedding at Put nam, Thursday
 Mrs. Frank Harrington and daugh- ter Vivian, spent Sunday with the formers sister and mother. in Plain field
 Miss Alma l.. Rich spent Sunday in Newport, R. l.
 Luther Andrews spent the weekend with friends in Springfield, Mass.
 Mrs. Alfred Barratt is ill
 Mrs. Eliza Chase entertained friends from Providence, Sunday
 Walter Cheaver of Providence visit ed friends here Friday
 Miss Rowena Dawley spent Sunday in Thompson, the guest of her sister Mrs. A1bertus Chase.
 MT and Mrs Walter Burton of Put nam were guests last Thursday of their son, Ernest Burton.
 Miss Hilda Roberts spent Monday with A. H. Shippee and family.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Sands of Long Island, are guests of local relatives for a few days
 The members of the baseball club save an entertainment at the Upper church last Saturday evening, which was enjoyed by all present.
 Mrs. A. E. Sayles and Miss Lillian Sayles, visited in Danielson, Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25
SOUTrt WELLINGTON
Horse Frightened by Automobile
 Blocks Road With Load of Hay.

Miss Mildred Jacques has>returned from visit in Richmond, R. l.
 MT. and Mrs G. W. Barlow have been entertaining their son Winsor of Pawtucket.
 MT. and Mrs. P. H. Coffey and chl- dren were in Foster Center Friday
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Jacques visited friends in Putnam Sunday
 Mrs. R. c. Kies was in Woonsocket Monday.
 A. E. Hall has finished having and returned to his mill in Windham
 Horse Refused to Budge.
 A near-accident occurred on Horse Hill Wednesday night when an auto- mobile rounded sharp curve in front of load of hay. The driver of she team was the young nephew of EImon Gendreau. The horse, frightened by the automobile, backed across the road and refused to go on. A. E. Hall was in his field and hearing the cries of the boy. did some sprinting across country and soon had the mix-up strengthened. There are a number oi curves in this vicinity which call s:ol slow driving for public safety
 Mir and Mrs. A. E. Hall, Miss Doane 1nez Doane. Ruth Coffey and Dora Lefleur were at Willimantic camI ground Monday.
 Rev. Mir. Downs of Dayvil1e vii preach in exchange with the pastor Sunday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25
EAST WOODSTOCK
Cousins Attend Birthday Party-Rsv Ezra Pike, 81, Breaches at Conere- qational Church.


 Paul Clifford and family of Webster are spending two, weeks vacation with local relatives.
 Stewart Morse had a party Wednes- day in honor of his fifth birthday. His cousins were guests, accompanied by the mothers.
 Preaching at 81.
 Rev. Ezra Pike. a retired Congrega- tional minister, preached at the Con- gregational church last Sunday morn ing. MT. Pike. who is in his sgd year, is spending few weeks with his son, Dr. E. R. Pike.
 c. Palmer, of Willimantic, have been visiting the formers brother, N. O. Chaffee and MT. and Mrs. E. F. May the past week.
 Misses Edith Eddy and Flora Alton have been spending several days with MT. and Mrs. Herbert Slye in Pomfret Center.
 Entertained School Friends.
 Esther Bixby entertained several school friends last Saturday afternoon at her home. aker and Mildred May motored to Crescent Park. R. l.. recently and en- joyed a shore dinner. The same party l spent Wednesday at Webster lake.
 The farmers have been favored with several fine days, and the having is | well advanced. George F'rink and family motored tc Rocky Point Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25
ABiNGTON
Ladies' Benevolent Society Meets
 Birthday Party.

The Ladies' Benevolent Society oI the Congregational church met WILh Mrs. c A. Sharpe, Thursday aIler- noon of last week.
 Miss Hazel Sherman is attehoiiis summer school at Danbury.
 Mrs Jennie Mcfarland and daugn- : ter Mrs. Herbert Whitehouse, wno have been visiting friends here. re- turned to Willimantic, Monday;
 Guests at Mrs, A. J. McGortys iase r-eeix were Misses Margurite and Are Dunn. of Killingly; and Miss d. Mur ray of Worcester; and Mrs. A. N Vaughn of Wil1imantic.
 Gives Birthday Party.
 Dorothy. the little daughter of MT and Mrs B.. w. Whitehouse, enter . tained little friends at a birthday party , "Wednesday afternoon.
 Recent guests at the home or MT and Mrs. B. w. Whitehouse were, Miss Eliza Cheney of Hastings on tn e- Hudson. formerly a teacher at Will mantle Model school, and Mrs. ". Howard and son Rudolph of Soutf F,aston. Mass, and MT. and Mrs. Her bert Hanover and family of Grotor Long Point
 Elizabeth Rich has returned rom visit with friends at Pomfret Center.
 Mrs. Frank Griggs was a recen' guest of friends in Fitchburg, Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25
MEDAL CONTESTS.
Charles H. Perkins of Jewett City the Winner During the Afternoon

The medal contests under the au- spices of~ the Canterbury Woman's Christian Temperance union were he'd July q. afternoon and evening. The plan for the afternoon was an out of door contest and a picnic in the town hall; but the heavy shower drove the women and children under cover of the hospitable Methodist church, and there the programme was well carried out Gn spite of thunder and storm. Six girls and two boys were contestants for the L. T. L. silver medal, which was won by Charles H. Perkins of Jewett City, who is with his aunt, Miss Grace Daw- ley, for the summer. All the boys and girls spoke exceedingly well and were presented little cameo pins in token of appreciation of their willingness and effort. They were Elsie Rodlcr, Florence Christian, Elise Hawes, Maud Graves, Daisy Ladd. Elmer Ladd and Ingleborg Olsen. There was a solo by Mrs Speerli, Molly and the Baby, and several recitations by boys and gave the temperance acrostic. They were Georgie H. Contrell Elsie Coombs, Pearl Christian, Helen Brown, Alfred Utz, Fred Speerli, Doris Olney, Arthur Christian and Elsie Coombs. Fred Lachapelle of Gay Head, winner Rosenweig. Arthur Christian gave A Boys Pledge. Lola Ladd with her dolly recited My Newest Child. Har- old Olsen gave My Trumpet, with toy trumpet accompaniment. The White Ribbon Basket was given by Gertrude Rosenweig. The judges in the after noon were all teachers from out of town Horace G. Brown of the Wor- l cester Normal school Lillian Calkins of Norwich, who teaches in Franklin and Sarah Louise Hadley of South l Canterbury. In the evening Mss | Hadley was unable to be present and her place was taken by Mrs. T. D. Will
 son of Canterbury.
 Miss SpeerIi Won.
 More of the men and grown people | of the town could come to the even. | ing contest. and the church was wei | filled. The leader was Mrs. Jacct
 SpeerH and there was singing by tn' | choir of the church with Mrs. Bush. l Robinson sang the solo of the even
 ing. The six young ladies taking par | in the contest showed a fine spirit 1 There was much enthusiasm over thei | accomplishment. The silver W. C. T U medal was won by Miss Ethe | Speerli. The others taking part wsr l Florence Exley, Hattie Fauley, Cassi l Nedbury, Edith Exley and Vigue OI 1 son.
 The committee for medal contes ' under the W. C. T. r. is as follows Miss Jones. Miss Olney, Mrs. Speeri Mrs Bliven, Miss Exley. This con
 test was largely under the direction O
 Mrs Speerli and Miss Olney and wa
 a great success and exceedingly en
 joyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25
HAMPTON
Damage Done by Storm-Equa Franchise League Organized.

Damage Done by Storm-Equal Franchise League Organized.
 A severe thunder storm, the hardest of the season, passed over this place Tuesday afternoon. It was accom- damage in the Apeqaug district of the town, where large trees were up- rooted barn partly torn from it's foundation and other damage done.
 Mrs Mary c. Phillips. MT. and Mrs. Dwight Phillips and daughter, Isa- belle Orin Phillips and Miss Mary Pearl. spent Sunday at Webster lake, guests of Mrs. Louise Healey.
 Miss Margaret Norworthy, who has been visiting in Willimantic. has re- turned home.
 Equal Franchise League.
 A. few of the young ladies in town mostly summer residents. have form ed a club called the Hampton Equal Franchise league.
 Mrs. A. H. Fuller has been critical ly i'll with pneumonia She had 8 surgical operation last Friday. She Is attended by two trained nurses. Al last report she was slightly improved
 Birthday Celebrated.
 Miss Amy Burnham entertained sew eral little friends last Monday after noon in honor of her birthday.
 Major and Mrs. F. c. Marshall, who have been occupying the Fuller bun- galow are now at the Prospect house George Burnham and family oi Hartford are spending their vacation here.
 Mrs. George Fitts spent Wednesday with Mrs. John Fitts. Mrs. NJ. W. Jewett spent Wednes- day with her parents, MT. and Mrs D. P. Weaver.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25

the Sunday school that Miss Edna 4.ic oSe mad aireacy trsanszed for the sunimer-at ieast-at NFesiey chapel, where over sU were ia atterdance. m the afternoon there were IS at the Sunday school and large attendance at the preaching service. where the music. the orchestra. quartette and choir and congregation singing was enjoyed and the pastors fine ser mon from Job 37: Is. was highly ap- preciated.
 Those from a distance who were present included Mrs. Elizabeth Stout from Asbury Park. a guest at Mir. Cos groves: Mrs Isaac Glazier and her sons, Daniel and Robert Glazier, and their wives, from Hartford; Mrs. Ly- on of South Coventry, a guest of Mrs. William Eadredge and Miss Mary Smith of Colorado, who is vis- iting at c. F. Reeds The Grange meeting Friday even- ing was of especial interest. Cards from Misses Mildred Amidon and Mary Pelican, from Northfeld, tell of the delightful time they are having, and mention the Darrow cot tage as one of the prettiest of the many occupied by transient guests there
 AllNwho attended the play The Lit | tie Minister. given at South Willing ton by the Stafford young people | ciation.
 Mrs. F.>w. Pratt and daughter Miss Alice W. Pratt, plan to attend the Chautauqua at Rockville this week.
 Mrs. sleight was obliged to return | to New York on account of the ill ness of a friend.
 | Charles A. Robbins of Middletowr | is making a vacation visit with his l brother, Benjamin G. Robbins, at the old homestead.
 evening the sixth chapter of Rev elations was considered. Colonel w. H. Hall with a force of his men and materials, with th' | building committee, made gooC | start on the foundations of the new | Guests of Their Mother. 1 Mrs. Ida Clark Dorkings of Colo
 rado, Mrs. Nettie Clark Russell O
 Boston and Mrs. Mabel Clark Hull | of Norwich have been visiting thei
 mother, Mrs. Mary J. Clark, and thei
 brother, w. l.. Clark. Mrs. DorkinJ
 is in Boston at Present, but will re
 turn here before going to her hom
 in Colorado.
 The Northfield party returned ol
 Tuesday, having passed a pleasant
 and, profitable week.
 Miss Emma Rose of Brookfiel, | Darrow.
 While at work in his garden re
 gently William Ruby discovered al 1 ancient brass button bearing the
 stamp of the figure deeply indent
 iy. John Merrick in his reminiscence
 mentions that the local militia wa Co. 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25
SPRING HILL

Arthur Cummings of Staten Island, N. Y. spant last Sunday with his 1am- iIy at the home> of B. M. Sears
 pr F.. R. Storrs of Hartford mas been the guest of his brother. Judge L Storrs, the past week.
 Miss Eleanor Weeks of Noankz IS the ~uest of Miss Dorothy Damo, al inc Rogers summer home.
 Miss Marian Storrs. Miss Bernice Storrs and Miss Louise Gardiner have been at Northfield, Mass. the past
 E F. Storrs returned this week from a short visit with his daughter In Cotuit, Mass. ,.;-,,
 Leona and Muriel Palmer are Nlslt- ing their grandmother in Nernon
 MT. and Mrs. Nathaniel Michel oI New York, and Maud and Anna Grier of Bronxville, N. Y. are guests al Alanweld.
 MT and Mrs. Louis Manchester ano son Leslie. of Norwich. were guests at AIanweld last Sunday.
 The A. C. NJ. B. met with the pres ident, Mrs. H. c. Hawkins, last Tues day. -.-.x -4.4o, 1.-
 Miss Winnifred Harris of staten Is land N. Y. is the guest or MISS MIL dred Cummings.
 Miss Alice Day of Staten Island spent Sunday with her parents, NIT and Mrs. Charles Day
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25
HEBRON

The hardest thunder shower Of the season passed over this place soon ar fer 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
 Vincent Henderson returned to Ne" York Sunday evening
 I. w. Mann returned to New HoHk Sunday
 FIayelI Giliett of New Haven is in town looking after his farm
 Robert Stanton of Willimanuc was calling on friends here Wednesday.
 Miss Genevieve Little is visiting Miss Josephine Hart in Montville.
 Miss Clark of Wilhmantic is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Clair Rooin- son.
 Mrs. H. F. Tennant and family of East Hampton are in Hebron for few days.
 pr. and Mrs. Douglass and Mr. and Mrs. Tarrill return to Boston Satuf-
 Mrs. Josephine Porter is out after long illness,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25
DAYvILLE
Ladies Aid Society Ends Season.
 Party on Birthday for Miss Doris

Misses Eleanor and Louise Castle of New Rochelle, N. Y., were guests of Mrs. c. A. Russell and Mrs. w. F. Bidwell Saturday.
 Henry Allen of Whitinsville, Mass, called at w. E.sLaBelle's Thursday.
 The Ladies Aid society met at Mrs. A. T. Hopes Tuesday. This was their last meeting for the summer. The hostess served ice cream and cake.
 Newton Blanchard and son Byron are visiting at the home of James Blanchard.
 Miss Edna Aver is improving after a severe illness.
 Miss Maude Street and Miss Mary Blanchard are spending two weeks at Belfast, Me.
 MT. and Mrs John Jordan are visit- ing Mrs. Lewis Moffitt.
 Thomas Hope of Potter Hill, R. l., spent the week end with MT. and Ms A. T. Hope.
 Birthday Party.
 Miss Doris Hope entertained We'd nesday afternoon party of young friends in honor of her 10th birthday
 MT. and Mrs. William Brown were guests Sunday of w. P. Kelley.
 Isaac Gordon of East Killingly spent Sunday in town.
 Willard Bennett of Providence is spending his vacation at the home oi his mother.
 John w. Wright is entertaining hif mother and sister from Maryland.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Wakefield spent the week end in Norwich.
 Mrs. Joseph Miller, who is at a hos pita1 in Holyoke, Mass, is improving.
 Mir. and Mrs. Almond Heneault are entertaining his mother for a few days.
 MT. and MrsfJ ...... . .. .. ...
 Mrs. N. L. Greig has returned from Hanover. Ralph Elliott and Henry Burnett took motorcycle trip to Pleasure Beach Sunday.