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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Deep River.-The selectmn have stored large quantities or trap rock to be used on the town roads, in the early spring months.
 Hartford-F1ve street railway con ductors have been released from the employment of the Connecticut com pany in Hartford, as alleged for short arm work.
 perby-The medical and surgical staff of the Griffin hospital gave a com- plimentary dinner to the nurses and the training school at the Race Brook Country club Tuesday evening.
 Saybrook Point-Contracto Frank Appleby is filling old Fenwick ice house with 1O-inch ice for Morgan G. Bulk eley. The house holds about 200 tons and the ice is taken from Chalker's pond.
 Danbury-Concordia Hall, one of the finest lodge buildings in the state, was dedicated by the Concordia Soci- ety, a German organization, Tuesday night, over 5000 people attending the exercises.
 Redding-The general store of B. Sanford at Bedding center, in which the village post office was located, was destroyed by fire Tuesday with loss of $3,000. The property was not in sured, the policy having lapsed re- gently
 NorwaIk-Rev. E. w. Caswell, father of the pastor of the Norwalk NJ E. church, Rev. L H. Caswell, preached before that congregation Sunday. This was his seventieth birthday sermon it being his custom to deliver it at his sons church.
 Waterbury-That Sophie Kritchman Union City murderess. has regained her health, and that the governor will
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24
Washington County, R. l.
RICHMOND
Christian Endeavor Officers of Shan mock Baptist Church-Enumerating School Children.

The Christian Endeavor connected with the Second Baptist church of Shamrock has elected the following officers and committees for the ensu ing six months: President, Clarence Hopkins: vice president, Miss Sarah King; recording secretary. Blanche Meadowcroft; treasurer. William Nun cey: organist, Arthur Barber; assist ant organist, Sylvia Bowler: prayer meeting committee, Charles $. Weaver, Ruth Cornell, Arthur Barber; lookout committee. Mrs. William Hopkins, Blanche Meadowcroft, William Kim Der: social committee. Mrs. Charles Tucker, Charles Cornell, Miss Flor ence Barber; missionary committee, Miss Gertrude Kimber, Andrew Moore. Clarence Hopkins.
 Personal Mention.
 Mrs W. J. Dawley of West King ston was the guest of Mrs. B. B. Moore Saturday.
 Miss Mary Brown spent Sunday with friends at Hillside
 MT. and Mrs. George E. B. James spent Sunday in Westerly
 A missionary conference was held at the Shamrock church Monday.
 School Enumeration.
 Bradford B. Moore is engaged in talk ing the census of the school children of the town.
 Miss Barbara Oatley of Carolina is teaching in Wyoming.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24

.potatoes last year had yielded, like Maine. 220 bushels to the acre instead of 92. the aggregate yield would still have been less than the demand of the little states own markets. There is no reason to doubt that such an in creased crop could have been sold. right at home, for mighty close to the actual ruling figure of s2 cents per bushe1 It could not have eloyed the market;-would have still been in sufficient for the markets actual de- mands.
 As figure it, if Connecticut's pota- to fields had yielded as high an aver age ner acre as Maine's, and the crop had still been all taken up by local markets at prevailing prices, the po- tato-g growers of the state would have more than they did. And do you really suppose it would have cost them two millions and a quarter to do it?
 For my part, I'm rather inclined to think that they couldn't possibly have done it in just one year, no matter how much they spent. l am equally in- clined to think that by persistent and intelligent course of soil culture, in volving wiser fertilization, larger use of clover etc. they could in a few years bring their potato yields up to an average of 200 bushels or better.
 "Rome wasn't built in day" No, indeed: but it was built, just the same. And it was some city, too, when completed. Worth spending quite a little time over
 ''-O THE FARMER.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24
MANY AT SOCIAL.
Seven Ages of Woman CapitalIy Pre-
 scented at Grace Chapel Rooms.

Although Wednesday evening proved somewhat dlsagreeable, over a hum dred assembled in the Grace chapel to enjoy the first social of the year. The entertainment provided was The Seven Ages of Woman. The first scene was Babyhood, an attractive nursery setting and a concealed chorus sang Rock-a-bye Baby. The next scene was Childhood showing an attractive play room with the following children play ing: Marion Gibbs, Lila Smith, Char lotte Bentley, Marvin Harra and Ralph Gibbs and Hermon J. Gibbs sang Childhood. in good voice, assisted by the chorus. The third scene was Col lege Days, showing a typical college girls room gaily decorated with ban midnight spread: Misses Sybil Kill roy. Mary Lord Helen Gilbert, Venie Bogue, Lucy Bishop, Viola Woodworth Edna Bentley, Janet Gardner, Helen Gardner and Loise Manning. A col 1ege song, Cheer, Girls, Cheer, was sung and at the end a cheer was given for Yantic.
 The fourth was Courtship. and was shown in an old fashioned New Eng land sitting room. Edna Bentley was courted by Frederick F. Manning while Mrs. W. E. Manning recited James Russell Lowell's poem, The Courtin' in most pleasing manner.
 The fifth scene showed The Bride, in her boudoir Mrs. Peter Wander waart preparing for the wedding cer- emony. assisted by Miss Lucy Bishop. Mrs. Lila Chivers sang o Promise Me in very pleasing voice.
 The sixth scene showed The Age of Motherhood, showing the nursery with Mrs. Lila Chivers as the mother sing ing The Slumber Boat to the sleepy infant
 Scene No. was Old Age, very at tractively portrayed by Mrs. Seymour Quinley and Marion Gibbs. The scene was peaceful sitting room. Seymour Quinley sang in clear voice, Silver Threads Among the Gold, assisted by the chorus.
 After the tableaux the chorus, Mrs. George Adams, Mrs. Edward Carpen- ter, Mrs. Howard Bishop, Mrs Lila Chivers, Mrs. Peter Vanderwaart and Peter Vanderwaart and Seymour Quin- ley, sang So Blame Yourself If You're Sold, and We All Have Very Bad Cold which won much applause. Cake and coffee were served by the refreshment committee: Mrs. Charles Congdon. Mrs. Charles Carpenter Mrs. Eugene Austin, Mrs Edward Smith, Mrs Carl Sevin. Mrs. Willard and Miss Rudd
 The entertainment was in charge of Mrs George Adams, Mrs. Howard Bishop, Mrs. H. J. Gibbs Mrs. Sey- mour Quinley, Mrs. Edward Carpen- ter Mrs Lila Chivers and Mrs Peter Vanderwaart, who made the social eve ming a great success
 Miss Olive Carpenter accompanied the singers. Later games were en- joyed by the young people.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24

be requested to transfer her back to the state prison at Wethersfield, was the statement of Dr. w. F. Fisher, su- perintendent of the state asylum at Middletown, Wednesday.
 New HaVen-A proposition advanced that the public Christmas tree cele- bration be perpetuated by the planning of a large live Christmas tree on the central green, while it meets senti- mentally with the approval of many does not appear to be practicable, and from the standpoint of the park com mission is absolutely out of the ques- tion, as such a tree would be out of harmony in the general scheme of things.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

make some good catches of ecls through the ice
 Mrs. Leon w. BIiven spent Saturday afternoon with Mir. and Mrs. w. c. Rathbun. Both are over eighty years old but are enjoying the best of health
 enjoying fine skating the past week.
 Meeting Postponed.
 On account of the extreme cold of last week the Ocean View W. c. T. U. did not meet with Mrs. c. A. Loof boro as was planned. The next meet ing will be with Mrs. Louise Peck ham at her home in Quonochontaug next Wednesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24

Connecticut and s21.5o a ton in Massa- chusetis.
 While this wide difference is curi- ous, 1t is also highly informative and And it is readily capa- ble of explanation Neither Maine nor Vermont have. within their own bord- CTS, city markets capable of absorb ing all the surplus hay grown in the two states. Those who have such a, surplus must seek markets outside their own boundaries, and suffer the loss which comes when supply ex- eeeds demand. But Massachusetts and Connecticut are sown thickly with ci- ties which are demanding more hay than the two states have to sell. There fore their producers are able to com obtain when demand exceeds supply. Altogether, these government fiqures seem to me to bear out, or at least fortify two of the arguments I have been urging. l. c. that it is good bus mess for farmers to increase their pro- duction wherever they can do so with out it's costing them more than the in- crease will fetch and second, that it is also good business for farmers to study their local markets and try to supply them with what they call for.
 Maine has more hay and more pota- toes than it can sell in it's own limits. Consequently, the price for both is low. Connecticut has less potatoes and less hay than its own markets demand. Consequently the price for both is high.
 If every Connecticut acre planted to
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24
ROCKVILLE
Funeral of Wilbur Leonard Leaves
 Aged Parents Lonely.

The funeral of Wilbur Leonard, who died at Woody Hill January Is. was held Monday at the home of his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Wilson Leonard. Rev. A. G. Crofoot officiated. Burial was in Rockville cemetery. Sympathy is felt for the aged parents now left alone They moved from Iowa about three years ago.
 Mrs. A. c. Crandall who has been i'll is some better.
 Mrs. Mary Sunderland of Wickford is the guest of her brother, Benjamin Kenyon.
 J. F. Palmer was in Providence on business Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24
USOUEPAUGH

c. D. Kenyon spent Wednesday in Providence.
 Mrs. George Sherman of Kingston was a caller here Tuesday.
 Mrs Richard Barstow and daughter spent Tuesday at Hope Valley.
 John K Lamond and family of Mid dletown, Conn.,, are spending the week at J. G. Lamonds.
 Sunday school Sunday morning with a better attendance than usual. Church service in the morning, as usual.
 Fred Clarke and family of Arctic, accompanied by George Hoxsie, were visitors at J. G. Lamond's Tuesday.
 William Sutton has recovered from his recent illness.
 George Hargraves of Wakefield was through Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Good Coasting lmproved-Pleased Audience at Entertainment in Chapel Rooms "Wednesday Evening.

Mrs Mary Ladd has returned to Elmwood after spending the past month with her daughter. Mrs. Balch of Manchester
 Excellent Coasting.
 The first good sliding of the year was enjoyed Wednesday when the rain which covered Tuesday nights fall of snow, hardened, making good slid ing
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24

strict confidence. A woman can freely talk of her private illness to woman 1; thus has been established confidential correspondence which has extended over many years and which has never been broken. Never have they published a testimonial or used letter without the written consent of the writer, and never has the Company allowed these conf- dential letters to get out of their pos- session, as the hundreds of thousands of them in their files will attest.
 Out of the vast volume of experience which they have to draw from, it is more than possible that they possess the very knowledge needed in your case. Noth- ing is asked in return except your good will, and their advice has helped thou sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor, should be glad to take advantage of this generous offer of assistance. Address Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, (con- fidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
 Every woman ought to have Lydia E. Pinkham's SO-page Text Book. It is not a book for general distribution, as it is too expensive. It is free and only Obtainable by mail. Write for it today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24

Woodbury- The Litchfield County University club will hold it's annual midwinter banquet in the town hall in Woodbury, Friday, Jan. 30.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24
FREE ADVICE TO SICK WOMEN Thousands Have BeenHelped By Common Sense
 Suggestions.
Women suffering from any form of female ills are invited to communicate

promptly with the W o m a ms private correspondence de- partment of the Ly- dia E. Pinkham Med- icine Co.,, Lynn,
 Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman and held in
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24
WEEKAPAUG
Salt Pond Frozen Over-Good Catches
 of Eels.

Thomas Wilbur of Montville is the guest of MT. and Mrs. W. s. Gavitt. Several children in the Dunn's Cor ners school are out sick.
 Salt Pond Frozen.
 The cold weather of the past week has frozen the salt pond so that quite a number of men have been able to
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24

Perhaps one of the most curious things about this government summary is the variation snown in the farm price of hay. On the first of November it averaged $19S0 a ton in Maine and $13.60 a ton in Vermont. while at the same date it aveaged $1S.50 a ton in
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24
GOVERNMENT FIGURES AND WHAT THEY
 SUGGEST

folks bring the milk to her. But it is absurd and outrageous that she should be charged more for the mere inciden- tai handling of the milk between the dairy and her door than for the milk itself This is not only putting the cart before the horse: it is pretending that the half is worth more than the whole.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24

Why, say, that's not bad showing parent impossibility of waking up any general interest over corn in this east ern part of the state, it seems clear that farmers in other counties must be doing a little suthin' with the greatest American cereal
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-25
LIMIT OF COURTESY

. Japan's new prime minister, Count
Okuma, has a wooden leg. 1t re-
places limb which was blown of by
the bomb of political assassin. In
connection with that outrage, a story
is told which goes far to support the
claim that is made for Okuma that he
is the best hammered man in Japan.
After the explosion, which had kill
ed his servants and horses, besides
shattering his leg, he was lying in
his Office in an agony of pain, yet he
was able to say smilingly to for
eign statesman who was taking his
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-25
WHY DO you SAY. WHISTLE
FOR LIP"

There were no electric bells and no
push buttons in the taVerns of Merrie
England, so when some valiant
trencherman" wanted his tankard of
ale refilled he "whistled for it," that
is, he blew the little whistle attached
to the handle of his mug. These
tankards were called whistling tank
ards, and to their common use in
those far away days we owe the ex-
preston, whistle for it."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-25
BY AND ABOUT WOMEN

Skin-tight bathing costumes of
wool or silk, sleeveless and buttoned
over the shoulder, will be worn by
society women during the summer at
the French holiday resorts, it is said.
1t is said that Commodore Morton
F. Plant, the millionaire yachtsman
who has just married Mrs. Mary Cald-
well Mawaring, presented his bride
with a wedding gift of 100000.
Mrs. Roy Emory Fletcher of the
New York Woman's Forum. whose
work on prison reform and vocational
training has made her one of the
leaders in these fields says-'I ques-
ton If the universities and colleges
are doing today as significant an edu-
cational service for the women of
America as the Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs.
Consider the scope of its activities
which touch the lives Of over mil
lion women" "a .-..--..
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-25

With some men home is. a place
where they can go and indignate
when the barkeep refuses to sell them
any Cincinnati Enquirer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-25

Omaha, Neb.-Miss Nellie Magee is
mother to large section Of the city
of Omaha. 1t is the section occupied
by Italian laborers and by cosmo-
politan population that labors when it
can and is idle at other times.
Miss Magee has been superintend-
ent of the City Mission for many
years, and it is to her that the fearful
mothers and hungry children go to
tell their troubles. Her mission oc-
cupies~a large brick building, and is
supported by business men of all
faiths and nationalities and by many
of the Omaha churches.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-25

leave Of him; Excuse me, sir, for
my impoliteness in not seeing you
to the door, 80
MISSION WORKER is MOTHER TO
ITALIAN SECTION OF BIG CITY
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
Checking Up.

A Providence merchant believed thor Oughly in advertising.
 T get queer answers sometimes" said he, "when ask my customers, as frequently do. what publication they saw my ad. in.,
 "As rule they reply courteously enough, but sometimes man takes the question as an affront. One pom- pous old fellow told me it was none of my business. Another advised me to hire a checking clerk. One languid and nonchalant young man referred me to his valet. But I was worst taken back by a roughly dressed customer to whom I put the usual question:
 "What magazine, may I ask, did you see my ad. in?"
 "In all of them, sir" he replied in- dignantly. "Did you think, sir. from my appearance, that read only oneP' Buffalo Express.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
An Expensive Dish.

Caruso, the great Italian singer. dined at private house in London, and he was so pleased with dish of macaroni that the cook had sent up to the table that he insisted on going down to the kitchen to offer his thanks in person. Not only did he thank the lady, but he offered her the choice of a ticket to hear him sing at Covent Garden or song on the spot.
 The cook, not trusting very much to the remembering capacity of famous tenors, said she would have the song on the spot So Caruso, leaning against the Kitchen dresser. immediately fa- vored her with La Donna Mobile in his most brilliant manner.
 As somebody pointed out after ward:
 "Caruso expects at least $2,5OO for a private concert, which makes the cooks macaroni the most expensive dish ever eaten"
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
NO. 2oe K-A

In the District Court for the District of Alaska. Division No. l..
 Nettie Schmidt, plaintiff vs., Hugo Schmidt Defendant.
 To Hugo Schmidt. Defendant, Gre eting:
 In the rame of the U. s. of America, You are hereby com manded to be and appear in the above entitled Court, holden at Ketchikan. in said Division of said District, and answer the complaint filed against you in the above entitled action with in thirty days from the date of | the service of the summons and copy of the said complaint upon you, and if you fail so to appear and answer. for want thereof the plaintiff will take judgement against you for a divorce and will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said complaint, a copy of which is served herewith. And you, the United States Marshal of Division No. 1, of the District of Alaska or any deputy, are hereby required to make services of this summons upon the said defendant and each of them as by law required and you will make due return hereof to the Clerk of this Court within forty days from the date of delivery to you. with an in- dorsement hereon of your do- ings in the premises.
 Order for publication made July 3tst, 1914, upon return of U. s. Marshal and and affidavit of Plaintiff. and filed July 31st, 1914.
 Date of first publication Aug ust, t4, 1914.
 Date of last publicat on, Octo- Der, ?. 1914.
 Defendant is required to an swer the complaint issued here in within thirty days from said October, ?, 1914.
 In witness wherof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the above Court this 27th. day of July, A. D., 1914.
 J. w. BELL Clerk,
 E. S. STACKPOLE. Deputy
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
Saint Johns Church

Rev. Harry P. Corser, Priest i'll charge.
 Sunday am. (second Sun day of the month) Holy Com munion.
 9:40 am. Native Sunday School.
 ii am. Morning Prayor and Sermon. During July and Aug ust 2nd and 4th Sunday only.
 3 pm. Native service.
 7:3O pm. Evening PrayoI and sermon. During July and August 2nd. and 4th Sundays,
 Thursday 8 pm. Choir prac- tice.
 Meeting of Vetsry first Mon day night of each month Woman's Guild, alternate Thursdays.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
Launches
Rough Rider and Teddy

Rough Rider and Teddy Monday, 8 a. m.-chomley (Sunny Point), connecting with mail carrier for Sulzer and all points on West Coast Prince of Wales Island. Tuesday, 8 a. m.-MetIakahtla, and DoIomi. "Wednesday, 8 a. m.-Loring Yes Bay (cannery Hatchery) Bell Island Hot Springs and Shrimp Bay. Thursday, 8 a. m.-Same as Monday. Friday, 8 a. m.-Kasaan, It Camp, Rush & Brown and Hollis. Saturday, 8 a. m.- HadIey. Carries Passengers and
 Freight Hubbard & Williams
 Masters
 Agents for
 WhDHAMS OIL co.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-13
THIS APPLIES TO
 kETChlkAN ALSO


 Business among the mer- chants of Fairbanks is not as brisk as it should be at this season of the year. There, is less money than usual in sir culation and les' demand for the goods which ordinarily find sale in the local market. Some thing is radically wrong. The town is sick. It needs tonic to quicken it's pulse; it needs a general treatment by a com munity specialist.
 The Times is not only com munity specialist; but it needs only half an eye to see where the merchants are losing a large share of their bu mess where the town is losing many dollars annually which by right should remain at home.
 We refer to the increasing patronage which is going to the mail order houses of the Outside-to the money which is sent out of Alaska to swell the profits of corporations which are rapidly becoming a menace to the small towns of the na- ton. Figures are not obtain able, but 1t is safe to say that many thousands of dollars are invested in cheap catalogue humbuggery by Fairbanksans each year-dollars which should remain in the town for the ben eft of the local merchants and the community in general.
 There is no reasonable argll- ment in favor of buying from a mail order house. They sell for cash only, and if the honey does not accompany the order, the goods are not shipped. They are not concerned in your fin ancial reverses; they have neither sympathy nor credit to extend in case of sickness; they do not believe in grubstaking old customers to help develop the country, and they contribute nothing toward the upkeep of the town or the payment of your wages. They are merly teaches in the tide of indus trial humanity, grasping all the dollars they can lay their hands on and giving little in return.
 That is what is the matter with business in Fairbanks. The Outside catalogue houses have the town by the throat. The money which should be pent over the counters of the local merchants, who pay it ont again for clerk hire, for fuel light and other expenses is sent away from the country to the large corporations which give us nothing in return. They deliver their cheap goods, and that is all.
 The evil which is bound to follow in the wake of the mail Ter habit ought to furnish )d for thought, both for the lerchants of Fairbanks and
 or those who earn their money here and spend it elsewhere. = Fairbanks Times.
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