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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-20

BY honesty and Industry and the aid
of those who are fond of the suds
Adolph Busch was able to leave his
family and other beneficiaries the
comfortable fortune of $35.OOO.OOO.
Had he appealed TO anything but ap-
petite his heirs might have escaped
the income tax.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-20

Ever since Blair Lee became a sem
ator from Maryland. Senator Luke
Lea of Tennessee has found the high
cost of living problem greatly simpH-
fed Lee. of Maryland has a great
many admirers among the farmers
living within a few miles of Washing
ton, and every time they drive into
the capital they bring one or two
dressed chickens or an armful of po-
tatOes to present to their senator. Half
the time they deposit these commo-
dities at the office of Lea OF Ten
nessee. Before Lea found out what
was up he thought the golden horn
Of plenty was using his room for an
unloading dock
(Copyright. 1914. by Fred Q. Kelly.
All rights reserved.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-20

Queen Mary is said to have such a
horror for dirt that she has all money
scrubbed that she or her children are
10 handle Can you imagine what
would happen TO King George if he
tracked mud into the castle or drop
ped cigar ashes ON the floor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-20

The Nevada Indians have abandon
ed their snake dances and taken to
tango. They wanted something giving
greater freedom of expression of arts
tic temperament, and you can't tell
how drunk an Indian is when he's
tangOing. besides.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-20

Believing the United States will be
eorced into war with Mexico, Gov.
West Of Oregon has advised the ma
tonal guard OF that state TO be ready
for a call. We commend the gov
ernor's p-ecautiOn, but cannot sym
nathize with his nes.sirnisnn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-20

Attorney General McReynOldS pre-
faces nearly everything that he has
to say with a story. The only other
cabinet member who perhaps tells as
many stories as McReynolds is Sec
rotary Garrison of the well known
war department. but the odds are in
favor of McReynolds for first place.
He is as full Of stories as picnic pie
of ants.
Occasionally McReynolds tells
story with point so subtle that only
those with a keenly pitched sense of
humor can get" him. The other
night at a dinner he sprung some
thing that occasioned not the slight
est ripple of laughter. He waited
reasonable length Of time and then
observed:
well. at least, don't cry about it."
Nobody got that, either. They
didn't understand what it was that
they weren't to cry about. So Nc
Reynolds added:
It'll come in, maybe, by freight.
An Englishman was seated next to
McReynolds. and his curiosity was
aroused:
What do you mean when you say
come by freight?" he inquired.
Slowly like a freight train" eX-
planned McReynolds; they'll get the
story if they wait long enough, don't
you see %
A great light dawned in the Eng
lishman's eyes. 'Ahr" he exclaimed.
you mean steam packet. Story ship
ped by steam packet. 'TwOuld be ut
terly absurd, wouldn't it-ha, ha, hal"
Representative Simeon d. Fess of
Ohio, met an old friend in Washing
ton the other day and they fell TO dis
cussing the ravages of time, especially
in regard TO loss OF hair.
Eyes. 1 have great prejudice
against being bald" remarked Fess
friend, "but / guess I'm elected"
''Well, you know the old story about
the big fly and the little fly" said
Fess. The big fly and the little fly
were promenading across an eXpan-
sive bald head, and the big fly re-
marked 10 the little fly: See this fine
wide boulevard here? 1 can remem-
Der when it was nothing but a mar
row cowpath."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
Windham County
NORTH STERLING
Eliza Cole Dies From Effects oF Fali- Rural Carrier Could Not Get Home Monday Night

Miss G. Evens teacher at the Dor ance district spent Sunday at her home in North Attleboro.
 Miss Lucinda c. Knight is visiting her aunt in Providence.
 The R. F. D. carrier had to give up his trip last Saturday owing to the severe snow storm, He got as far as the home of George C. Spooner and returned to the office.
 Mrs Eliza Cole who fell and dis located her hip recently died Saturday the 14th. Her age was nearly 90 years.
 Selectman Jared Hall was out Mon day breaking out the mail route.
 Mrs. Billie Swan has been in New York the past week.
 The R. F. D. mail carrier after a hard days drive Monday was obliged to put up over night at his home and was nearly played out. He stayed over night at the home of John E. Griffith Tuesday the roads were broken out in good shape by Select man Jared Hall and plenty of help.
 The heavy crust on the snow will be hard for quail and patridges. During a heavy snow storm quail huddle to- gether in large fiocks and as the crust forms over them they are unable to work their way out of the snow.
 Mrs. August Wilson and daughter saw herd of ten deer near their home recently.
 It required a four-horse team to get an undertaken from Danielson to the home of Charles Cole last Saturday in the severe snow storm when his moth CT died from the injury of a dislo- cated hip. Mir. Cole was in Provi- dence al the time of her death
 Owing to the bad condition of the roads the bean supper at Sarah Hilrs was pOstponed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21

ley car had a hard day on account of the snow. Most of the trips were ir- regular ones, owing to several mishapS during the day.
 Mrs. Julia Richmond is again con- fined to her home by illness, having been ill the greater part of he win ter.
 Mrs. Nareisse Caplette and daughter, Blanche were Norwich visitors Sat- urday.
 Cleared The Walks.
 The drivers at the PIainfield Weelen mill, and Edward Ames were out with their snow blows Saturday forenoon and cleared the sidewalks which was much appreciated by the travelling public.
 Address Postponed Indefinitely.
 The address on Japan which was to have been given Sunday at the church by Miss Helen Atwood of Wauregan has been postponed indefinitely owing to the illness of Miss Atwood.
 MT. and Mrs. Alvah VaSsar, Elmer and Arlene Vassar have been visiting Moosup relatives.
 George Harrington of Providence spent Sunday with his brother, Frank Harrington.
 Day Electrician
 Howard Clarke has moved here from Wauregan. He will be the day cleo trician at the sub station between Plainfield and Jewett City.
 The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs Lowell Horton Thursday after noon.
 Mrs. L. Howard Cross was a Nor wich visitor Monday.
 The FraternaI Benefit League held 8 meeting in Barber's hall Monday evening. The oyster supper was post poned on account of the storm and small attendance. Q.1R
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
NORTH STONINGTON
PendIeton Hewitt Engagement An nounced--VaIentine Party For Class and Friends-Miss SheffieId's Room State Model School.

The engag cement has been announced of Miss Olive Christine Pendieton, youngest daughter of MT and Mrs. George A. Pendleton, to Charles W. Hewitt. of COggeshall, N. D.
 MT and Mrs. Harold L. Blakeslee of New Haven spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. BiakesIee's parents, Mir. and Mrs F. A. Thompson.
 Rev. George H. Chambers went to Norwich Sunday evening to hear Rev. J. C. Robbins speak in the Central Baptist church.
 The infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs Clifford W Caswell, who has been seriously i'll is better.
 Valentine Party.
 A Valentine party, arranged by Mrs. George H. Stone in honor of her Sunday school class. was held in Grange hall Saturday evening" The invitations included the young people of the immediate vicinity Games and dancing were enjoyed and ice cream and cake were served.
 State Model School.
 The primary department of the school in this village, which is taught by Miss Grace Sheffield has been ap- tion as a model school, in consequence of which Miss Sheffield will receive a weekly wage of two dollars from the state m addition to the salary paid her by the town.
 Miss Marcia s. Bentley has re- signed as teacher of the Clark's Falls school.
 Sewing Meeting.
 The Womans Union of the Congre- gational church held a sewing meet ing Wednesday with Miss Edith C. Hewitt
 Repeated Sermon.
 Rev F. NJ. HolIister delivered from his own pulpit last Sunday the ex- Ceuent sermon which he preached at the fellowship meeting at Mystic the previous Wednesday. the text being, i With long life will I satisfy him" Rev. Luther L. Holmes of Preston i will preach in the Third Baptist church Sunday morning in exchange with Rev. George H. Chambers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
HANOVER
W. C. T. U. Elects Officers and Has Willard Proarsmme-Meeting of Young Peoples Club.

A meeting of the W. c. T. U. was held at the home of Mrs Standish Wednesday afternoon. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. James Bennett; vice president, Mrs. Allison B. Ladd; secretary treas urer, Mrs. Webster Standish; honorary corresponding secretary, Mrs. Norman Smith; corresponding secretary, Miss Helen Eadie A programme suitable to Willard day was enjoyed by all present.
 The February meeting of the Wom- ans Missionary society is to be held at the home of Mrs. Standish Wednes- day afternoon, Feb. 26, Mrs. Doyle will be the leader.
 The second entertainment of the C. E. course will be given next week by William COrst of Boston. It will con- sfst of whistIing solos and limitations of the songs of birds.
 To Submit By Laws.
 A meeting of the officers and ways and means committee of the Young Peoples club was held Monday even ing. Bylaws were drawn up to be presented at the first regular meeting of the club. The meeting adjourned until next Monday evening, when the business will be completed.
 illustrated Lecture.
 4 public school meeting has been planned for Friday evening. Feb. 27. An illustrated lecture will be given on the Philippine Islands.
 Village Notes
 James Tucker has been i'll during the week
 William Campbell is to have the tenement over the store.
 A number from Hanover attended the dance on Scotland road Wednes- day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
CANTERBURY GREEN
Lincoln SerVice-lnterest in Endeavor Meetings-Nor~ich Student Aids at Valentine Social.

Last Sundays sermon was upon the guiding purpose of LincOln'S life. the text being from Pslm 25, 4. and was largely for the young people who came in sleighs and on foot through the drifts, making a good congregation. The special Sunday school programme for Lincoln memorial will be held this coming Sunday, with collection taken for the work of the American Mission ary association.
 C. E. Meetings.
 The Christian Endeavor meetings in c. E. week were specially interesting and well attended. This weeks meet ing will be led by Mrs. Stephen Bab- cock. Rules for the Business of Life is the subject. Prov. %: 1-29. It will be a combination meeting.
 The subject of the midweez prayer meeting Feb. 26 will be The Heroic Age of the Church. IT. Cor. II: 2223, Mark 12: 41-44, Acts 3: 25-32. The meeting will be preparatory to the eel ebration of the Lords supper March 1st.
 Charles Ames of Baltimore is spend ing the month with his mother at Hiram Howes.
 Valentine Social.
 The Valentine social held upstairs in the church Friday, Feb. 13, was very well attended in spite of the cold weather. The entertainment was by the young people of an organized Bible class of the Sunday school formerly under the leadership of Mrs. James Lathrop. Parker Lathrop, a. senior in the Norwich Free Academy, came up for that night to help in a humorous performance, in which the tallest and shortest men procurable represented bride and groom in the wedding of MT. Long and Miss Short. Several numbers were on the programme in cIuding A Courtship Pantomime and a charming tableau entitled A Golden Valentine in which two well known and much loved Canterbury people who recently celebrated their golden wedding MT and Mrs. Chauncey Frink. participated. Mr and Mrs Hiram Howes furnished music for the evening. F. E. Miller wittily introduc- ed the programme
 Canterbury people are pleased at the prospect of having Mir. and Mrs. Her bert Graves again as residents.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
SHUNOC
Pastor Unable To Keep VoIuntown Appointment-lmPro Society Membership Grows.

R. B. Wheeler, F. B. James, Lester Burdick and Amos Burdick were in Kingston, R. l.. Monday on business.
 Frank Collins of Bradford was a Sunday guest of his parents, Mrs. and Rev. John M. Collins at the Baptist parsonage.
 Grip patients can be found in nearly every family here. The cold weather has brought about much illness.
 E. B. James was in Ashwillett, Wednesday.
 school every day during the blizzard weather.
 Owing to the severe weather and bad travelling Rev J. M. Collins did not go to Voluntown, Sunday. He had an appointment to fill the Baptist pull pit there on that day
 Moving Back.
 Frank Peskin and family, former residents, will move back te North Ston1ne ton, the coming spring and will occupy the place known as the Richard Maine farm, west of the village.
 There was blinding snow storm Monday evening, and the wind blew with great velocity.
 Interest In a Good Cause.
 The Shunoc Improvement Society held a meeting with the president, R. 5. Wheeler. at his residence, Thursday evening, with a full attendance. The interest in the society is on the in crease and the membership is growing rapidly.
 Mir and Mrs. Irving Miner have been confined to their home with the pre- vailing malady. grip colds. HOLLAND COUNTY
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
GALES FERRY
Tidal Wave, Snow and Ice Cause Less and Damage-Paster Wins Attend ance Star-SuPper Given Up.

St. Valentines day was celebrated in the village by weather. of all kinds. Beginning with a fall of snow several inches deep, followed by some sleet, the tidal wave etc. The unusual high tide caused the river ice te stand up in a barricade like, icebergs, at the point, on the Bluff, raising all the summer piers there, and overfiowing the lower wharf. It was found to have been two feet deep over the floor of the Columbia boat house, and in jured or washed out what Is known as the Veehees wharf It was the highest tide, in years at the Ferry. The village streets were opened by the Latham Smith Sunday the day, was clear but Monday it began showing again. The mercury has been hover ing around zero for about a week.
 The supper that was te be given by the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church Tuesday evening, was post poned indefinitely on account of the cold and the embargo of snow and ice
 Church Interests.
 The church services were fairly well attended both morning and evening on Sunday Rev. MT, Harrison spoke on these words-"God in Man"
 At the Sunday school session the pastor received silver star for reg ular attendance for three years and six months.
 Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins was the leader of the Epworth League service in the evening. the topic being-"Our Responsibility for Our Neighbours Soul.'
 About the Village.
 Mrs. Dudley o. Perkins, and her daughter Mss Jennie O. Perkins at tended the concert by the PhiladeI- phia symphony orchestra with Frank l.. Farrel solo pianist, in Slater Hall Norwich last Friday evening.
 Mrs Billings F. s. Crandall spent several days last week in Brooklyn, N. Y. at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Irwin Haley.
 Fred Richards of Laurel Hill is spending a few days at the home of his father, Lyman A. Richards in the Long Cove district.
 Miss Sarah Latimer attended the re- union of the young lades high school on Lincoln's birthday in the Williams Memorial institute, New London.
 MT. and Mrs Fred Gloss of New London were week end guests of Mir. and Mrs. John J. Lawless, at their home in the village.
 Mrs. Mary Watrous of Groton is spending a few days at the home of her parents MT and Mrs. Charles H. COmstOck.
 Mrs. D. O. Perkins and her daughter Miss Jennie G. Perkins attended the lecture given by Frank Edward John son. on Northern Africa, in sthe Town Hall, Norwich, Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
EAST KILLNGLY
No Mail Received From Friday To Tuesday-Shoveling Out The North Road.

Ira Pray of Attawaugan was the guest of F. L. Gordon and family last Sunday.
 Mrs Edward Aldrich was in Dan ielson Friday.
 George Bullard has finished work for the International Cotton Manu- featuring compnay-
 Unable To Reach School.
 Miss Ruth Fiske of Danielson has been unable to reach her school in the Tucker district this week. owing to the condition of the roads.
 Nine Men Work On Drifts.
 No mail has been delivered on R. F. D. No 2. route from KIlingly post office since Friday forenoon owing to the roads being drifted full. Nine men were at work Tuesday shOVeling out the roads, but it will be several days before they will be passable. The old saying is that after the North road has been shoveled out. look for spring most any time
 Personal Items.
 Joseph and Augustus Dumas at tended church in Danielson Sunday Miss Eleatber Sheldon was in Dan ieIson Sunday.
 Miss Alma Rich is spending a few days with Mrs. A. F. Sayles.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
ASHWILLETT
Shoppers Return From Norwich To
 Shovel Paths Through Drifts.

Sigfried Ahlberg spent Saturday at MT. and Mrs. F. Tranchells in Yaw- bux Valley.
 Mrs. S. Ahlberg returned Sunday from a weeks visit with relatives in New York
 D. B. Vergason who is employed in Norwich Town spent the week end with his family in West Asnw1lIet.
 Miss Olive Guile spent Sunday af- ternoon and night with her grand mother, Mrs. Sarah Barnes.
 Charlie Ahlberg has entered the employ of the American Thread com pany in Glasgo.
 Came From Norwich Through Drifts.
 Mrs. A. A. Morgan and son John were business callers in Norwich, Sat urday. They had to shovel out snow drifts to get home.
 Carl Anderson of North Stonington was a business caller ong friends here Sunday afternoon.
 N. N. Main was in North Stonington village Monday.
 Following the coIdest spell of the season, the snow storms of Saturday and Monday were accompanied by blizzard-like wind here.
 The relatives and friends of Mrs. Luther Turner of Ekonk. are glad she is continuing to improve in health.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Raymond Lafranee III At Canadian
 School-Storny Week Interferes With Social PIans-New Electrician.

Ruth. daughter of Robert Loring remains critically i'll at the Memorial hospital in Worcester where she had a serious operation performed 9. week ago.
 James PelIett is suffering from cry sipelas in his eyes.
 Several local people were in Moosup to attend the chickenpie dinner.
 Miss Florence Meade. of Amherst. Mass, has been visiting at Raymond l.. Whitney's home.
 Miss Clara French of Providence has returned home after spending a few days here to attend the 50th we'd ding anniversary at the home of MT. and Mrs. William Simmons.
 Miss Edna LiIlibridge has return ed home from Providence where she has been spending a week with rel rett returned home with her for a weeks visit.
 Guest At Wedding.
 Miss Louise Tillinghast has returned from Woburn, Mass, where she has been to attend the wedding of a former school mate.
 III At Canadian School.
 Raymond Lafrance, son Of Urgele T-aftanee is i'll with scarlet fever at hospital in Canada, where ho IS attending school.
 Oscar Clark of Dayvnle Is the day conductor en the MoosuP Central Nil- lage troll6y line.
 Mrs. Everett Ladd mas been con fined to her home by illness.
 Miss Alice Kendall of Putnam has been spending few days at her home.
 William Shefiy is ill at his home or River street.
 Snow Hampers Trolley Cars.
 Saturday the Measup-C'entFaJ trol.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
SOUTH WINDHAM
Conference on Sunday School Work Follows Supper-Reesnt Accidents.

The Girls club was entertained last week by Miss Celeste Backus.
 Mrs. Edna. Hatch who disiocated her shoulder is doing as well ss can De expected
 Sunday School Conference.
 The executive committee and adult members of the South Windham Sun day school met Wednesday night and held a conference with the state Sun day school secretary, Wallace Woodin. The Rev. and Mrs Plumb, MT and Mrs. Clinton IsathroP and Mrs Peg rum were present from Wfndham. A supper was served in charge of W. C. Card, assisted by Mrs. Harris Eocle- stone and Mrs 4. F. Card. The table was prettily decorated by Mrs. Alfred Card, assisted by Mrs. Stephen Childs
 w. P. Barstow attended a banquet given by the Prohibition party at Hart ford Wednesday evening.
 Frank Beckwith who broke his ankle while Jumping from a runaway team last week is as comfortable aH his condition permits.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
MONTVIL.L.E
Special Addresses to Be Given at Bap- tist Church-Young People Invited to Norwich Y. M. c. A.

The pastor of the Union Baptist church has sent the following invita- ton to the people of MontvilIe:
 We extend to you and your friends a cordial invitation to attend church next Sunday, Feb. p. 1914 Our aim is to make that Sunday a red letter day Tn church attendance. We ask the hearty cooperation of all-men, wom- ell and children. Boom the church and you boost the town.
 Cordially yours.
 GEORGE c. CHAPPELL The choir will render special music morning and evening. Subject of morning sermon, The Ideal Church Evening subject, The Sharp Rocks.
 Local Notes.
 Joserh Delaney is employed at the Rockland paper mill
 Frank Hart, who is employed at Deep River. spent few days a his home here recently.
 The social committee, Mrs. Everett Chapman chairman. is planning for a social 1t the Baptist chapel.
 The young people of the Baptist church have been cordially invited by the general secretary of the '. Nf C. A, Norwich. Edwin Hill, to spend an evening with them a an early date.
 Rev. Dr. Coats to Speak.
 Rev A. B. Coats. D. b. of Hartford. will make the fifth and closing address to the Bible study class and their friends in the Baptist church Thurs day evening next week, Feb 26, at i,30. A special attractive musical pro- gramme has been arranged by tho pastor. Dr. Coats subject will be Light from the Word,
 Temperance Meeting.
 Al the Baptist church last Sunday evening Mrs. Walter Jeffers and Miss Ethel L.. Wood sang a duet The tenn perance meeting was helpfully con duCted by Deacon E. $. Henry
 Miss Gladys LaHmer has returned from her visit in New York.
 Special Addresses.
 Edwin Hill, '. NJ. c. A secretary of Norwich, will speak at the Baptist church Sunday evening. March s, at ' o'clock. Senator Frederick A. Johnson will speak on Citizenship Friday evening, April 10, and c. A Greene Y. M. C. A. secretary of New London will speak Sunday evening, April 19 from the subject Pull With the Song Coasting was much enjoyed on Phil lips hill this week by the young folks.
 Spoke and Played.
 Rev. George c. ChappeII made ar address to the Brotherhood class ot the Deep River Baptist church Tues day evening and played in instrument tai trios with Prof and Mrs. Cone. A school entertainment is to be held at Palmer Memorial hall next Week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-21
LEONARD BRIDGE

The Intense cold of the past week combined with the heavy snow storms of Saturday and Monday are re- hinder, that winter is not over yet. The snow which was accom- panied by d brisk wind drIfted in the roads bad ly and in some places made them al most impa assa ole. The mail carrier Kenneth l.. Cummings. was several hours late in covering his route on ac- count of the had travelling, the early part of the week.
 Mrs Ida k. Cummings and Mrs. Rex ford k Cummings were in Lebanon, Wednesday,