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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-01
VILLA At HEAD
$4,000 MEN At
MEXICAN CAPITAL

MEXICO CITY, Dec. General
Francisco Villa at the head of twenty
five thousand troops entered Mexico
City late yesterday afternoon, and is
now quartered in the national palace
of Chepultepec, where he is being en-
tertained as the guest of Provisional
President Gutierrez. Gen. Emelio Ia
pata, is also quartered in the national
palace, and the two military leaders
held a lengthy consultation with the
provisional head of the republic to-
day
Several delegations of prominent
Mexicans met Gen. Villa and his force
in the suburbs of the capital, and the
entire cortege rested there until the
arrival Of Provisional President Gu
tierrez, who did not reach here until
several hours later.
Strict discipline is being maintain
ed among Villas troops and no disor-
der of serious consequence has been
reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-01
(BY AsSOCIA TED PRESS.)

LONDON Though clear nof that portion of the
German army Russian surrounded Lodz
ro escaped ustans have been col
sa the with such fury they succeeded in
breaking the Gordon surrounding
theatre of the today been definitely
decided Much fighting before the Germans
can be cassed wholly they today the defensive
and the Of this there
remains slightest doubt
The today dispatches indicating
Russian success claimed
erdays news probably greatly Premature the
comment of one leading journal morning
The fighting Poland Emperor personally command
m the Tueonc forces likely other
theatre hoses the big battle in the east
~ speedy conclusion
2 the greatest assembled in the history
admitted quarters apparently been
tanned cannot influence deciding the being
fought out
Throughout throughout today
rd little fighting and the
The defensive France
s continues Allies dared
Give movement marked u in the fighting prevails
practically the theatre of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-01

if you want it.
Write your note-on one side of the
paper only-and bring it in to the
es-Recorder, or mail it to us, and
We'll see that Old Santa gets it.
Empty Stocking Fund.
And tomorrow We'll start our empty
stocking fund. Old Santa was right.
We must help out our poorer neigh
bors during the glad Christmas sea-
son. The distribution of funds will
again be under the direction of the
Benevolent society. That assures a
successful carrying out of the details
of the work.
So save up your pennies and send
them in. Well start the ball rolling
tomorrow wednesday, and then try
and run up a neat sum for the use of
the society in it's Christmas work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-01
Liuely Artillery
Duel in North
(By Associated Press

PARIS, Dec. 1.-German activity
north of Arras was noticeable during
last night and in Belgium lively ar
tillery duels occurred, though no in
fantry attacks were attempted.
The French official statement is
sued early this afternoon says:
Late yesterday and during the
night, Germans forces operating in
the vicinity OF Arras were noticeably
active and sharp encounters occurred
between outposts, though no serious
clashes took place.
Lively artillery duels in Belgium
occurred during the night, heavy guns
being used by both armies, but in
fantry attacks were not attempted,
the German firing probably being in
tended to cover some movement look
ing to probable retreat.
"The French losses during yester-
day were Insignificant, while those in
fiicted upon the enemy are unknown.
The situation in the north today is
satisfactory"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-01
HEALTH ASSOCIATION
HOLDS CONVENTION
(By Associated Press J

JACKSONVILLE, Dec. 1. Santa
tion problems as applied to cities and
towns, were discussed here today at
the forty-second annual convention of
the American Public Health associa-
tion, many eminent experts being
numbered among the delegates who
addressed the assemblage.
Dr. Charles V. Chaplin, delivered the
principal address this morning, his
talk being replete with much infor-
nation especially valuable as applied
to the sanitary problems of municipal
engineering. His address elected ap-
plause from those present and was
helpful and beneficial alike as
scientific treatise upon this widely
interesting subject.
Sanitary experts addressing the
convention explained the work al
ready accomplished in a number of
cities with especial relation to the
prevention of disease and the i'm
proyement of health conditions in the
communities intended to be benefited.
DR.. Oscar Bowling, Of New Orleans,
who is president of the Louisiana
State Board of Health, as we'll as one
of the most widely known sanitary ex-
perts in the United States, addressed
the delegates upon the question Of
disease prevention through applied eu-
genie laws, and urged restrictions up
on the promiscuous issuance of mar
riage licenses Persons afflicted with
contagious or incurable diseases, in
the opinion of DR.. Dowling, should be
discouraged from entering the mar
riage state, and precautions should be
thrown about such marital unions by
properly enacted laws.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-01
Santa Clause Wants Americus Riddles
HH II IT II Fl II II
To Write Him Care The Times-Recorder

Clark has agreed to take this one
free, as he is anxious for me to bring
little Mildred a great big doll on
Christmas.
(Signed) "OLD SANTA"
And there you are. OF course, We'll
be glad to act as postman for the
Jolly old fellow up at the north pole
1t will be a pleasure for us to pub
lish the letters that the kiddies want
him to get. So shoot ahead. They
can't come too fast for us. You
youngsters can have the whole paper
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-01
GERMAN GENERAL
KEEPS PROMISE AND
JOINS TURK ARMY
(By Associated Press.)

BERLIN, Dec. Field Mershal Ba-
ron Won der Goltz's return to Con-
stantinople is said to be due to his
promise to the sultan, made on leav-
ing the Turkish army service eighteen
years ago. The sultan has recently
asked Emperor Wilhelm to assign Gen.
Won der Goltz and his staff to duty
with the Turkish army and an order
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-01
King George of England
Visits British Troops

today his visit stirring the popular
bracing British fighting
visit of the British
h calling he is the first reign
m monarch of the field in
He will visit the forces commanded by
~ Marshal will personally the British troops
IN the north aid west of France.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-01
RUSSIANS GAIN VICTORY
BUT GERMANS RENEW THE
FIGHTING STILL ANXIOUS
TO ATONE FOR DEFEAT

Announcement of Russian Victory ODer German General Von
Hindenberg Exaggerated By Petrograd Correspondent
Germans Are Sorely Pressed But Still Able to Put Up a
Stiff Argument Against Their Foes There.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-01
KING GEORGE OF ENGLAND PAYS VISIT TO THE BATTLE FRONT

FIRST BRITISH MONARCH TO VISIT ARMY IN NEAR
~ TWO CEyTrREs-ADDREssEs TOMMY ATKINS AND PUTS
VIEW CoxF1DEyCE IN TROOPS GERMANS ON DEFENSIVE IN
WESTERN THEATRE OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ALONG THE
ENTIRE FIGHTING FRONT. .3,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-04-23
OUARLES JUSTICE OF THE COvKI
or HAWAII

r. T. Quarles, Of Honolulu received
a canlegrAm from Attorney General
McReynolds OF the United States On
April 2nd to qualify as Chief Justice
nf tie territorial supreme court al
Hawaii
Accordingly the following day the
new chief took his oath OF Office ana
befors a large gathering of nistin-
guished residents Of that far on ter
rit)T, assumed the ermine and dntiss
Of his Office, succeeding former Chiei
Justice tonic PerrI.
Tie new chief justice IL Iia"aii
is seli known and remembered in
Idaho and has Ia this stats a credit
a1le record s. associate justice and
chief justice ia tiiis state.
10 Lemhic ounty, hIs former h0me,
ana where two o. his brothers still
reside. he il test kno~n and the Re
cotder ~ weil a. everyone in the
county appreciates this ofliee Of dis-
tinction Oeiug conferred on a former
resident.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-04-23

To possess and to exhibit these strr-
ling qualities Of character. 50 we'll
shown by all knights aud SO much
2eed@d today. Iwould close these re-
marks by quoting Reginald Ileber' :
hymn;
THE Son of God goes fo5tn Ia war.
A XII gly crown 10 gain;
His bloodred banner streams afar
Wh0 follows in his train:
VINO hest can drink his cup of woe
Triumphant over pain
Who patient bears his cross nelow
lie follows in his train.
The martyr first whose eagle eye
Could pierce beyond the grave
Who saw his Master In the sky
And called ON him 10 save:
Like him with pardon on his tonp ue,
In midst OF mortal pain
He prayed for them that did the
wrong:
Who follows in his train?
A plorious band the chosen few
On whom the Spirit came.
Twelve valient saints, their nope
they knew,
And Knocked the cross and flame:
They climbed the steep ascent OF
heaven
Through peril, toni and pain:
o God, To us may grace be given
10 follow in their train.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-04-23
CANDIDATE
FOR JUDGE

TO THE VOTERS OF THE
SINTH JU DICIAL DISTRICr
In view nj the fact that Jud. e
Stevens has made the announcement
that he would not be candidate Tor
rejection to the bench OF the SixtL
judicial District of this state, | have
decided to offer myself To the voters
of the district as a candidate for this
position.
After having been in the active
practice OF the profession In the dis
trict for a period OF t~enty-two years,
except for about one year wnlle serv
ing as volunteer in the Spanish
An erican war, ] have an ambition
10 close my professional career by
serving term on the bench, If the
electors OF the district should see fit
to elevate me to that responsible pr.
sition. And having received assur-
ances Of support rom a large percent
age of the members of the har In my
home county Of Lemhi and in each
OF the other counties OF the district,
besides that Of numerous friends out
sioe of the profession, ! have decided
to make the announcement OF my
candidacy at this time. II Judge
Stevens, who has 80 ably presided on
the bench Of the district for the past
twelve years, had decided TO become
candidate again, / should not nave
been one At the coming election.
Very respectfully,
Adv r. i CuXFN
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-04-23

To the Voters OF tue Sixth Jude
ial District
For sometime past have had un.
der consideration the question of be-
coming a candidate for Judge of the
Sixth Judicial District OF Idaho, aud
having fully decided TO be a candi-
date for this honorable position sub
ject to the decision OF the primaries
To tie held in September next, deem
IL due to the people OF the district 10
make formal announcement OF NY
candidacy at this time.
For the past twenty years ] have
been actively engaged In the practice
OF Law, and doubtless most Of the
voters of tie District are already IN
y position to judge OF my fitness aud
qualifications.
Should ] be successful in my anu
bition and be nominated and elected
shall give prompt, careful and con
siderats attention 10 all matters reg
ularly coming before the Court with
oui fear or favor according TO the
best of my learning. skill and ability.
Very respectfully,
Aay. GEO. +. NSBROUU.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-04-23

ain the divide bstSeen the Lemhi
aud the PshsimeFi rivers; thence
northwsstsrY along To its intersection
attn the half section line which is
one half mile south OF the north
boundary Of Twp. IS n: thence vest
along said lire 10 = cor. lot, Sec. }.
ana / in Twp II n, Range % L b NJ;
thence south on said line 4 miles to
place Of BEGINNING. The board ad>
urned sine die
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-04-23
BUSINESS DONE
BY COUNTY BOARD

Addi ional insurance on county
building was written to the extent
of s., 900, making titr total insurance
$3.50, 600 Formerly was $50, 600, but
in view of slight risk he present
total is believed to be adeuate protec-
tion.
Application of Dean & Spensley. Of
Gilmore received and bond approves
and license granted from Apr 10Th
fur Que year.
Applications for position OF janitor
az Court House received and Tom
Holbert, present incumbent, reap
pointed, Other applications rejected
ln the matter of an application lor
AN appropriation OF $500 for the vol
unteeT fire association at Leadure
1t appearing TO the board that un-
der the law there Is no provision
whereby the board can appropriate
county funds for such association OF
use, hut the public spirit manifested
by the members, volunteers ana
others promoting such association Is
deserving OF endorsement by this
board, therefore be- it resolved that
the volunteers and members Of said
Leadore Volunteer Fire Depm tment
be commended for their public spirit
In associating and donating their ser
vices for the protecLion of life and
property In their locality.
Salaries of county officers for the
next two years will he sheriff,
81 400; clerk, 81, 800; assessor, 81, 400 I,
treasurer, 100; probate judge,
81, 200 county superintendent, VI, 900;
surveyor, $50; coroner, t60. Rate
of interest on deposits: OF county
funds, the same AS fixed last year
} per cent.
Bilis allowed, continued from last
week
+. h. Abbott, printing, = 40
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-04-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

Moscow. Idaho, April l7.-JudEe
James n. Forney. Of this city, today
made formal announcement Of his
candidacS for the position Of Con
grssS from Idaho. 81 jet to the az
tIun OF the demnc rai'c primaries.
Judge Former Is one OF the pioneer
citizens of the state, and has been a
Continued on Page Eight
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-04-23

e The Ladies Aid viii gave sale
of handkerchiefs, caps. aprons aud
epOked IoOd on May lst at o'cl ck
See Dryer for sire.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-04-23

Continued on Page Eight
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-04-23

CONTINUED on Page Eight
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
PERSONALS

Harry WickWire has returned to his home in Yantic from Colchester.
 John 4. Brady leaves today for Onoro, Wis. where he will visit reia- lives untl the middle of July.
 Mrs. John Thompson has returned to the Methodist parsonage in Glasgo after few days visit in Norwich.
 District Superintendent e. C. Scrivener of Norwich was in Glen dale R. T., early in the week. con ducting the first quarterly conference at the Methodist church.
 Mrs. William H. Dawley. State Pres ident of the Kings Daughters and Mrs. Walter E. Canfield. State Treasurer. are in Southport today tThursday) at the Fairfield County conventions. Wednesday they were in Willimantfc and Tuesday in South Manchester.
 Friends in town received cards Wednesday from Moosehead Lake, Me, where Charles w. Comstock, Dr. James J. Donohue, Dr. Harry Me Laughlin of .Jewett City and Prof Frank l.. Farrell of this city and Judge Lockwood of Stamford are on a 10 days fishing trip, going by train to Portland last Sunday. The weather is fine and warm and they are greatly enjoying the fishing.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
SflL YEAR FOR N 6. \.
Reposts at Annual Meeting Show Have Been One of the Best James |. case Reelected President Work for New Building Predicted to De One Line of Effort for Coming Year.

who have rendered services during the year and to the press were passed and there was alsoi a rising vote of thanks to President Case and the di- rectors for what they have done as officers.
 Music during the evening was given by an orchestra directed by John M. Swahn and there were vocal selections by the CobIyn quartette- At the close lemonade and wafers were served. Trasurer's Report.
 The report of Treasurer Lewis M. Church, showing a balance of -sS5.12 at the beginning of the year. was as follows:
 Receipts.
 Subscriptions, s4.5fe.45; membership. $sss: rentals, s1,S52.2G: trust funds, sl,375.35; towel and bath, $1s6.21, pool. $2e1.67: lockers. s31.o5. foreign exteTi- sion. Sss: members entertainment course, $30s.45; star entertainment course. S1,87375:- Sunday meetings. $97.20; Bible Class suppers, s67; boys camp. $34a. SO; gym exhibition, $1o5.95: and miscellaneous items to make total of $11,5f9.22
 Expenses.
 Office s3.255.56; house. s3.147.24; re- ligious, S5Ss.1 ' physical s1.265.54; edu- cational. $1.296.T1; boys, $1,595.53; SO cial. s39S.1G; benevolence s5.10 total s11.54S.94, leaving a balance of $114.40 on hand.
 President Case made his annual re- port in which he extolled highly the leadership of General Secretary Ed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21

Reports presented at the annual meeting of the Young Mems Christian association on Wednesday evening at the association building showed the past year to have been one of the most successful in the history of the asso- citation. The membership was shown at ISS. all bills reported paid, the ex- penses of the year having called for the expenditure of $11,54S.94, and a balance remaining on hand of s114.40.
 Officers Elected.
 President James l.. Case was re- elected with the following list of off, cers as presented by the nominating committee through l.. O. Smith. it's chairman:
 President, James l.. Case; vice pres idents. I. c. Macpherson. Waterman R. Burnham, George H. Loring, A. A. Browning, B. P. Bishop; recording sec retary, Frederick H. Cranston; treas urer, Lewis R. Church; directors, Ern- est Nedbury to 1915: William H. Allen. H. H. Pettis. Herbert w. Gallup. O. W. Carpenter for three years: trustees, William B. Young for 1 year, Charles w. Gale and Grosvenor Ely for 3 years.
 After his election President Case spoke earnestly and emphatically of the purpose to take up work towards predicting that in the next twelve months this urgent need of the as- sociation would have serious atten- tion given to it and by another annual meeting there would be accomplish ments to report in that line.
 At the close of the meeting a letter of greeting and encouragement was read from Waterman R Burnham first prgesident of the association 29 years ago. and a committee of three consisting of H. w. Gallup, General Secretary Edwin Hill and A. A Browning, was appointed to draft res- olutions to MT. Burnham.
 Votes of thanks to the clergymen
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
OBITUARY.
EAEs ' HtR
Charles L. Wing.

Tuesday evening Charles L. Wing, of Jew London died in the Norwich State Tuberculosis sanatorium where he was taken several weeks ago. The cause of death was tuberculosis induced by other complaints. MT. Wing had been in a precarious condi- ton and hemorrhage was the inn mediate cause of his death. He was born in Gloucester, Mass, and was 39 years of age. He went to New London several years ago and has been employed in cafes there. His last en- plcyment was at the Crocker house and Hohican hotel. Mr Wing was formerly assistant foreman of the Kcnomoc Hose company and was a member of the New London lodge of Elks. the Beaver club and the New London branch of the Bartenders' Union.
 Mrs. AshbeI w. Fitch.
 Word has been receives here by her nephews and nieces of the death of Alma Augusta Williams, widow of AShbel w. Fitch, on May 12th, in Whittier. California. She was the daughter of Charles Williams, a resi- dent of the West Side and had lived in California for about ten years past. Her husband died there about three years ago. She is survived by a son in California.
 Bernard Higgins.
 Bernard Higgins. formerly a resident of Norwich, died Wednesday morning at New London. He is survived by a daughter Mrs. George Cleary, of No. Il Jefferson avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21


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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
WEDDINGS
o'connelI- Dewire.

Wednesday morning at o'clock John T. O'Connelko of New Haven and Miss Celia V. Dewire of this city were united in marriage in St. Patricks church by Rev. J. H. Broderick. the rector of the church. James Leavy of New London was the best man and Miss Agnes Hickey of Montville was bridesmaid. During the nuptial mass solos were renedered by Mrs. F. L. Farrell, with Miss Malone presiding at the organ.
 Both bride and bridesmaid were gowned in suits of the latest style and carried flowers. A breakfast and re- ception followed at the home of the sister and brother-in-law of the bride, MT. and Mrs. Alfred F. Grodotzke of No. 116 High street. There were a number of handsome wedding gifts. After wedding tour MT. and Mrs O'Conneu will make their home in New Haven where he is employed on newspaper as a linotype operator.
 MT O'Connell is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Michael O'Connell and is a native of New London. The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Michael De- wire and has always made her home in this city. She is a graduate of the West Chelsea school and of the Nor wich Business college and for three years was employed by c. H. Haskell as stenographer.
 White Elliott.
 At noon Wednesday the marriage of Miss Gladys M. Elliott and Ralph Ed ward White took place at Christ Epis- copal church before gathering of rel = atiyes and friends. The ceremony was performed by Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown owing to the fact that the rec tor of the church, Rev. R. R. Graham, was out of town.
 The church wa Sattractively decorat- ed for the occasion and the couple was teatnded by Miss Elsie R. Rogue and Clarence B. Messinger, the bridal party entering to the music of the Mendel- ssohn wedding march. The bride was daintily attired in a handsome gown of white crepe de chine trimmed with dashow lace and she carried bridal bouquet of white roses. The maid of honor wore a becoming gown of white crepe de chine and carried lilies of the valley. The gift to the maid of honor from the bride was beautiful 1avaliere and the groom presented his best man a handsome stickpin.
 After the ceremony at the church there was reception at the home of the mother of the bride, Mrs. Mary A. Elliott of No SIS Laurel Hill ave- nue, where the bridal couple received their many friends, later leaving for wedding trip off four weeks which will include Boston, Halifax and To- ronto. Upon their return Mir. and Mrs. White will reside with the brides mother on Laurel Hill.
 The bride has been employed in the music department of the Plaut- Gladden. company and the groom for merly of Halifax is now employed by the American Strawboard company. The young couple were recipients of many handsome gifts including cut glass silver, checks and linen.