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New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
FRATERNAL NEWS
ODD FELLOWS PLAN
 FOR BIG FIELD DAY
Saturday, August 22, Will Witness Many Exciting Sport
 ing Events.
ing Events.

Saturday afternoon, August g, at o'clock the members of the fra ternity from fifty-five nearby lodges will assemble at the state fair grounds, Berlin, to compete in a semi-state l.. o. o. F. field meet with the New Brit ain Odd Fellows. There will be numerous and various events, con- sisting of dashes, runs, jumps, shot put, relay races and a tug of war con- test.
 The uniformity of the program will be somewhat varied by the introduc- tion of a series of comedy events, con- sisting of sack and shoe races, the crab and three-legged races. Also race for the fat brothers weighing up- wards of a hundred and ninety pounds.
 These comedy events, together with two special events consisting of half mile run and hundred yard dash, are open to any Odd Fellows in the state in good standing. The prizes for the different events consist of valuable silver cups and medals of gold, silver and bronze of very unique design. The committee has prepared 8 very tasty souvenir admission badge in lieu of the ordinary pasteboard ticket, which they are distributing among the members and their friends for a very shall sum.
 A score card will be furnished to every person attending the meet free of charge. The general committee guarantees to the members that if the success attained this year exceeds that of former years then for the season of 1915 the first all state I. O. o. F. field day will be held in this city. The entries will positively close Friday evening. August 21. It is hoped that all brothers who desire to enter will hand in their entries to the committee before 10 o'clock on that evening" The committee will be in session to receive entries Thursday evening, August 20, and Friday even ing, August 21, at I. O. o. F. club room, Hungerford court, the entire evenings.
 Refreshments will be served on the grounds at nominal prices. There will be reserved seats for the ladies, as the order has host of friends attendance is expected. All ladies who are interested in out of door sports are particularly invited.
 The general committee:
 4Phenix, No. 52-A. F. Spencer, chairman; F. S. Turton, A. Heisler, A. E. Hurlbut and E. A. Danberg.
 Lexington-O. G. Curtis, secretary; R. B. Crocker, J. Schroeder, l.. Fox and E. M. Jones.
 Andree, No. 47-A. Holmberg. treasurer; P. Kallgren, c. Johnson,- E. Larson and E. Oslund.
 s.The board of judges-Referee, K. E. Andrew, physical director New Britain Y. M. c. A.: starter. J. Rourke, athletic instructor Colgate university; clerk of the course, Lee physical director of Buffalo Y. M. c. A.
 All events will finish in front of the grandstand.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Daughters of St. George.

Alexandra lodge, Daughters of St George, will hold a basket picnic at Elizabeth park Tuesday afternoon. All those intending to go will plan to take the 2:07 car from the center
 The regular meeting will be held "Wednesday evening at Turner hall.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Walter Rittner.

The funeral of Walter, the g year old son of John Rittner, who died Saturday, was held yesterday after noon from his home, 15 Rhodes street. The Rev. M. W. Gaudian conducted the services. The burial was in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Phoenix Temple of Honor.

Phoenix Temple of Honor, No. 19, will hold its regular meeting Friday night, August 21, in o. U. A. M. hall, 277 Main street. The bylaw com mittee will make complete report. There will be a number of applica- tions for membership.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
LOSES SECOND WHEEL.

Harold Upson reports that a bicycle was stolen from his house either to- day or yesterday. This is the second time this year that he has been the victim of bicycle thieves.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17

in Belgium are under the command of Count Von Bulow, commander of the German Second Army corps.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Isabella Circle.

Isabella circle, N. D. of l., will hol a regular meeting in Judds hall o1 Thursday evening.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Matilda Bachand.

Matilda Bachand, aged 16 years and ? months, daughter of Albert J. Bachand of 23 Hubert street, died this morning at the Newington Sana- torium. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Stella Rebekah Lodge.

Stella Rebekah lodge, No. II. will hold a regular meeting Friday even ing at o'clock
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Daughters of Castile.

Court Columbia, 27. D. of C., will hold an important meeting Wednes- day evening in the new Electric Build Ing at o'clock. All members are requested to attend.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Phenix Lodge.

Rhenix lodge, Mo- g. l. O. o. F., will have rehearsal for the second degree Wednesday evening. All of ficers are requested to be present.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Ladies' Auxiliary, A. Q. H.

The delegates to the state conven- ton of the Ladies Auxiliary A. o. H., to be held in New London, Tuesday, will leave on the 8:37 train. Dele gates please take notice.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Mrs. Lucia Dwineu Case.

The funeral of Mrs. Lucia D. Case, who died Friday, was held this after noon at o'clock from her late home, "A Grove Hill The Rev. E. T. Thienes officiated. The burial was in Sims bury.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Daughters of America

Martha Washington council, D. of A., will meet this evening in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

1915 N. B. H. s. pin with initials A. c. Fl. on back. Finder please return to Herald of- fee and receive reward. s-17-dlx
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17

legion will hold the regular meeting Tuesday evening in St. Marys school hall.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
TWO AUSTRIAN
 IR0NCLADS SUNK


the conclusion that her position at the front is not all that could be desired in such a critical time in her history"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17

Catholic WOmen's Benevolent Legion.
 The Catholic Women's Benevolent
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17

At Iuka, Miss, Wednesday, Miss
Rutledge a fair educator, and ou.
sterling yoang citizen, Mr.. Claude
KERN. were united in marriage This
interesting date came as great sur
prise to Lexington friends, who extend
all golden wishes for their happiness
and prosperity.
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17
p.A r. NOTES.

The Yearly Report of the Daughters
of American Revolution. of Mississippi,
in printed form, is on the officers
desks. as there we're not enough num-
bers sent out for the large rank and
nile of the ''prlvates " The state has
735 members in good standing, 13 Chap.
ters ami the Benjamin Humphreys
Chapter records 20 members.
Hon. John Sharp Williams assures
the Daughters of a great namesake for
the state of Mississippi. in the guise
of a new, beautiful and stately battle,
sip to ride the great waters in the
name of America and the Goddess of
Liberty. The Daughters will suggest
to the state leader of their silver serv-
ice gift, Mrs Chalmers Williamson, to
perfect plans to place this beautiful
tribute in prominent position in Con-
tiDental Hall, in our states room, to
there remain until the new ship is
planned and perfected and brought to
our Father of waters for another dupli-
cate presentation of the glorious Past.
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Gexas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, removing gravel,
cares diGbetes, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism, and all irregularities of
the kidneys and blsdder in both men
and women. Regulates bladder trouble
in children. If not sold by your drug
gist, will he sent by mail on receipt Of
S1.00. One small bottle is two months
treatment. and seldom fails to perfect
a cure. Send for testimonials from
this and other states. Dr. E. W. Hall.
20a6 Olive S6ceet, st. Louis, Ms. Sold
by druggists.
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17
A VALUED GAIN,

Jackson has been fortunate of late
in the many desirable gains she has
made to her citizenship. so many in
teresting families having come here to
reside, but of them all there is none,
perhaps, more altogether desirable
tnan is the interesting little family of
Mr.. Stephen Burwell, of Holmes coun-
ty Himself a splendid type of the
young Mississippian, his wife is just
the type of young woman, wife, mo-
ther and hostess of her pretty home,
suited to make his happiness and tc
adorn his home, while her little sons,
two bright and beautiful boys, are en-.
ough to fill the most eXacting heart
with joy. And so may the family
presence in the capital city be esteem
ed great pleasure as well as dis,
tinct gain jackson News.
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17
EG0AES.

Miss Ellene Cameron is enjoying the
hospitality Of friends in Lefiore thu
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Roach ere home
making in the residence OF Mrs X. II
Baker, Jr.
Mrs. Willie Wynn was called to Car
roll this week by illness in the home Of
Mrs. Pollard, ,her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dalton McBee 'art
spending the week. end guests of kin
dred in Kosci0siso and Starkville.
Miss Willie Cameron is claiming hel
lovely cousin. Mics Reulah Bains, Of
Birmingham, las her fairest guest.
Arthur Dixon Hutton, of jackson
has jeined his grandmother. Mrs. Rosa
Gwin, IN Colorado for months stay
Mias Janice Ashley is enjoying tht
hospitality of Miss Mildred Weatherb;
in the rosebud circles of DuHant this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Dean, of Le
land, are making little visit to the
household of DE-. and Mrs. Pascal Hol.
comb
DIR and Mrs. Lee Henry Noel are
fast becoming experienced in handling
their new automobile on our fine drive.
ways
Miss Maude Dyer is home again af-
ter happy little stay in capital city
circles guest of Mr.. and Mrs. S. L.
Burwell.
Mrs. ellie Lipsey Woodruff, and
lovely little ones after happy holidays
in the ole home returned t. Meridian
Thursday.
Miss Katherine SaH1pae is harvesting
happy hours as guest of her kindsed
the Emmet Mitchells in MOrrilEOn,
Arkansas.
Miss Ciara Beall Sta2feld has en-
joyed the hospitality ofbSe new hearth
stones of her kindred in Greenwood
the past week.
Miss Cornelia Dyer lis extending
thaleyon hospitality to Greenwood g
most charming maiden, Miss Lucille
SLOner, this week.
Mics Theresa Holder has been in the
old home of Ebenezer pathways record
ing some happy holiday hours before
returning to Jackson.
Miss Della Mel will spend some
of her summer holidays guest of New
Jesey friends in their charming coun-
try seat on Long Island. Her home
visit has been deferred until Autumn
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17
Baptist Church Services.

Rev. {. Cleveland Kiser, pastor of
the Baptist church. will preach Sun
day morning at II O'Clock, subject :
"The Way to Heaven" In the even
ing he will peach in the Presbyterian
church at the union services. Subject
1.-The Way to He'll" All are cordially
invited to come and find which way
they will take.
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17
Methodist Church Services.

Owing to the installation of the pipe
organ at the Methodist church there
will be no Sunday schotl there Sunday
morning. nor preaching service. DR..
Henderson will preach at the Presby-
terian church Sunday morning, subject
"The Coronation of Love, "
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17
SOCIAL and GENERAL.
MARGARET DILLINGHAN.
Tut orD-TImt DANCES.

|.
The worlds moved on and left me,
and now my only stand
Is ON little spot O. ground this side
Glory Land
The old days are memories. only seer
through sighs,
An when I'm thinkin on EN- the
rains around my eyes.
ii.
A Thousand old.time dreams have gone
a-glimmerin' down the ways; :,
You wouldn't know the times we called
"The HalIelujah Days!
The blossoms that we loved of old have
left the hush an bough,
An what was hallelujah then ain
hallelujah now
Ill
Jes take the old~time dances that gave
the world thrill
Sasbayin' to your partner in the coun'
try-side Qaadrille,
An all the many others -wnat JOY
they did reveal :
But now, arewall forever to the nanos
round in the "reell
".
The turkey trot's the ticket; the ne
sitatiUn" hits
The new time taste; the maxlXe
throws wild Brazilian ITS :,
I won't do for 'None step, an / tel
you, m too slow
For the most ambitious hoppin OF the
Argentine tango!
v.
My old sweetheart by my side, WE
watched them dances new;
In ld-time days together we dancec
the quadrilles through, :. :.
An thought we'd reached JOY 9 lnlt,
For the old boys used to feel
That there warn't on hesitation II
the old 'Wirginny Reel!
WI.
But said: my day is overs The
worlds made over so,
The very steps a'm takin are the
steps / do not knowi
An | reckon. when we've reached thf
gate we've striven long to win.
Wen find these 'maxixe' people a-tur
key trottin' in.
Frank l. Stanton, in Atlanta Constr
tuition
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17

ences in Princeton and Trenton.
She was telling of a green butler
that she was endeavoring to initiate
once when she was the first lady OF
New Jersey.
A stately company had assembled
to, b. the dinner guests of Gov. Wilson.
Mrs. Wilson was presiding in the
drawing room with that genial ease
and grace that makes her so attractive,
when the tenderfoot butler entered
upon the scene, with pompous consci-
BUSINESS, bowling his best bow before
the hostess. Madam, he announced,
in stentor;an tones, dinner is now
served in the dining room"
Friends" sweetly declared Mrs.
Wilson, rising and leading the way and
smiling upon her gathered guests,
'dinner is usually served in the kitch-
en-
Little Sally McAdoo is practically
the White House grandchild. She has
the run of the place to her hearts
content, since her father married into
the royal family She has a swing
near the mansion, where the Roosevelt
children used to have one. She pad
dies in the fountain in the south
grounds. when she feels like it, and
dsports herself, with her familiars on
the greensward, shod, or barefoot, as
the notion strikes her.
Papa McAdOo and shis bride have
been active on the tennis court of the
White House, since their return from
their honeymoon. as ever they were in
their fond "courtin' days.
On coolish days on the street, Ma
dam Nell IS wont to wear suits with
graceful military capes attached to
them, which give her classic look.
People still persist in worrying over
that wedding-the cradle and the grave
and all tFat sort of thing, and the ca
lamity howlers are still strong on the
job.
But take it from me, there haven
been two su IN turtle doves since your
Kathleen was married to your Jack,
as Secretary aud Mrs. McAdoo. Nc
Adoo McAdid halcyon thing for all
parties when he succeeded in getting
a Eyes," out of Nell. BY Daisy F.
Ayres in Times-Picayune.
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17
At St. Thomas, Catholic Chnrnb

Rev. Father J. F. Clerico will hold
mass at st. Thomas Catholic church
next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
Everybody cordially invited to attend.
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17
hyMENEAL.


At Iuka, Miss, Wednesday, Miss
Rutledge a fair educator, and ou.
sterling young citizen, MIR. Claude
KERN. were united in marriage This
interesting date came as great sur
prise to Lexington friends, who extend
all golden wishes for their happiness
and prosperity
Mo0re-Dcty.
Itta Bena, Miss, July 10.--William
Emmett Moore, an employe of the
Southern Railway Company at Winona,
Miss, and Miss Minnie May Doty, of
Winona, were married yesterday even
ing Oy Rev. W. X. Cooper of this city.
The young couple motored from WinonR
to this city.
The fair young bride is the talented
granddaughter of Capt. and Mrs. Tom
Saith, and the friends in the old path
way hope the Jewel of Happiness
may CLEAN undimmed in her coronet
of Life always
MOreIaDd- Gibson.
Relozna, Miss, July l6,--Miss Mari
tha brennan Gibson, daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. Cornelius Jacob Gibson. was
married to Benjamin Collins Moreland
at the Baptist church in the presence
of a large crowd of relatives and
friends. Rev. Caldwell of the Presby-
terian church of Yazoo City pronounced
the ceremony.
The groom is popular young busi-
ness man, member of the firm of Nc
Clintock & MOrleand. Amid q shower
of rice and hearty wishes they left for
Greenville in an automobile, where
they took train for New Orleans and
other resorts along the gulf coast.
The out-oftown guests were Miss
Mary Gibson and ID. L,Gibson, of Lex
ingtGn; Rev. Caldwell. of YazoG City ;
Mrs Jayne and Misses Annie and
Hattie Jayne, Of Silver City; Mrs.
Gary and Mrs. Wess Gary, of Inver-
ness; Louis HulIum, of Isola, and Mrs.
Bishop, of Shaw.
CoIe-DurfeV,
dn Jackson on Thursday last the
News records the nlptials of thig
yUung couple. we'll known in our cir
cles, where they have many relatives
and friends. The marriage ceremony
was performed at the Baptist parson
age by the pastor. Rev. W. A. Borum.
The high contracting parties were
Mr.. W. W. Cole. eldest son of Hon. W.
Q. Cole, andEMiss Bette Durfey, the
attractive and accomplished daughter
of Mr.. R.W. Durfey, well known re-
atty dealer
While it was known to friends of the
young couple that the nuptial event
was in prospect, its cOnsummaton last
evening was decided surprise. as 1t
was generally understood that the mar,
riage would take place during The ear
ly autumn.
MIR. Cole is one of the most popular
young men in the capital city. He
served az deputy under his father while
the latter was state auditor, and later
in the insurance commissioner Office.
He has been prominent for several
years in military circles, and until a
few months ago was connected with
the quartermaster' department of the
United States army.
The bride of the occasion is a young
woman of rare culture and personal
charm, and has host of friends and
admirers in social circles. The family
reside at 403 North West street.
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17
WASHINGTON PEN POINTS.

The bigger you are in life, the more
things you have presented you.
You and | and the folks like us never
get a blessed thing
President Wilson, for example, has
given Senator James a walking stick,
just as though the Senator didn't have
a thousand canes before, and dldn I
use any anyhow.
On the floor in the James apartment
at Park wood, when it isn't summer
time, there's a magnificent cinnamon
bear rug presented by aWestern hunts
man to Observation-Disclosures Among
the miscellaneous donations to this
most idolzed of Senators is wonder
ful Geath. dealing pistol, warranted,
the donor proudly claimed, to have a
range that will "shoot through twelve
men three miles" Some gum
All public men in Washington Of any
consequence are overwhelmed with
junk of all descriptions from the gen
erous who have more or less an ak to
grind. Senator James, for example,
has two Offices, at the Capitol and the
Senate building chock full of unsolicit-
ed miscellaneous offerings from the
world at large.
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17

1t Is to your advantage to live in
a prosperous community. Buy at
home and aid local lndu stries.
The Lexington advertiser., 1914-07-17

During the last days of her summer 8
stay in Washington Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson, who even during her invalid.
ism is sustained by that sense OF hu-
NOR that characterizes all Southern
thoroughbreds, was amusing a group
of intimates vita some of her expert.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-20
MaalP0sA TAKES SALMON

The liner Mariposa of the AL a ka Steamship company's big fleet arrived down from the north at five-thirty this mron- ing and left for the south after loading 3,500 cases of salmon at the ketchikan cannery. She had f65 passengers on board when she arrived and twenty more boarded her at this point, among the latter being Mrs. j.. D. Wynne of Sulzer, who is go- ing south for a visit. accompan- jed by her children. R. R. Pierson, superintendent of the Alaska Steamship company, and his family were on board, returning from a trip to the Westward.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-20

London, Aug. 20-What is
 probably the biggest, bloodiest
 and most awful battle that the
 world has ever seen continues
 in Belgium, on this the fifth
 day of almost ceaseless slaught- CT, and as yet, it cannot be said
 that either army has the ad- vantage over the other. This
 much is sure, however. in spite of official denials from both
 the Belgian and French war of fees, the forts around Liege have fallen. Particulars can- not be gotten at this time of course, for the whole of Bel gium east of line drawn from about twenty miles south and east of Antwerp. through Brus- sels to Namur and down h Dinant, with the exception of the mountain passes above thG- valley of the Mouse, is now in the hands of the Germans. and every road in the country is fil- led with women and children and old men fleeing from the advance of the Spiked Hell mets.a This line is roughly two hundred miles in length. with the main strength of the Germans massed in the neigh bor hood of Brussels. which they are reported to have taken last night. A few miles west of the Belgian capital the main defenses of the Allies have been constructed,a "a nd try as they may, the Germans have been unable to break through in their dash to Paris. From the southern end of the line comes word that the French have driven the Germans back
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-20
GERMANS TAKE CITY OF BRUSSELS
 Namur Is Attacked Serian Autr

across the Mouse after a bloody battle. in which the French cav airy cut up the German infan- try in series of charges, and the German army was forced t9 fall back leaving it's wounded in the hands of the French. who are caring for them. < thirde olumn of the German ad vance hurled itself at the forti- fications around Namur last night. hoping to find tie Allies unprepared, but were driven back after a sharp engagement. Thus it will be seen that though the Germans appear to have captured the liege forts and Brussels. their advance both west and south has been stop ped. The Kaiser is credited with having another four hun dred thousand men ready to ad- vance as re-inforcements for those now on the firing line, with three hundred thousand more reserves on the frontiers of Holland and Luxemburg. He is keeping only enough men ap parently in Alsace and Lorraine to prevent the French sending the men from that region to aid those fighting in the Bel gian battlefields.
 Many Austrians Killed
 Rome, Aug. 20-Eight thou sand Austrians were killed in ! battle 40 miles west of Belgrade Tuesday and Wednesday. The Austrians were driven across ihe river in disorder and thou sands of them were captured Or drowned in the crossing
 Japs Ask China To Help
 
 Shanghi, Aug. 20-It is an
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-20
PRINCE ILbIRT A
 TOTAL WRECK

Seattle. Aug. 20-Partieulars of the wreck of the steamer Prince Albert are to the effect that the vessel was en route from Masset to Prince Rupert at the time of the wreck, having left Vancouver last Friday night. She struck in a dense fog, and began to fill at once. Her passengers. crew and mail were saved in the vessels boats. anu al! are safe. The last vo..d received conveyed the iatelli- gence that the boat apparently was a total wreck, and was h eaking up fast.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-20
THE COWBOY MILLIONAIRE

Is the title of a two part SeliG that will be shown at the Dream tonight. The picture is all that We claim for it. There is just enough romance worked into the picture to make it in
 teresting. There is everything from bucking bronchoes to bull dogging a steer. There is al edison on the bill with tha' Edison star, Marc McDermott. Pathe Weekly contains very in teresting worlds news, Miss Lacy has a late song. So take the family to the Dream to- night, for We know we have the goods. Next Monday the eiev- enth installment of What Hap pened to Mary. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-08-20
RAILROAD MAN IN TOWN

William McMurry, general passenger agent for the Ore gon-Washington Railroad G Navigation company. with head quarters in Portland. was . local visitor while the Mariposa was in port this morning. He has been making a trip through the north in the interests of his company.