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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15

A little less than year ago. the Town
Of Scituste was completely demoralired
financially and politically. The taxes
were uncollec,ed. the bills unpaid, the
schools were dependen, upon charity, the
roads were almost impossible and the
bridges had fallen into decay. The town
had been illgoverned and left helpless.
To-day all this is changed. There is an
efficient business admisis,rstion with oth-
eials, who are holding their positions with
the sole good of the town in mind. The
town is looked upon as corporation and
its affairs are conducted in business like
manner. No longer is the desire for per.
sonal gain a motive for Office holding.
For the FIRST time in years. the town is
living within its income aud will probably
effect slight reduction in its debt. And
this is in spite of the fact that il had TO
settle large number of bills, which had
been incurred by previous administrations.
And the town is collecting its taxes or
the back taxes, between FIVE and six thous-
and dollars (ss,o & $4,000 have been
paid into the treasury and of the current
taxes nearly twenty-five thousand dollars
(s22, ooo). In addition a claim for seven
thousand and five hundred dollars (f7, 5oo)
has been filed against the estate of IL. IL.
Potter for taxes collected.
With a view to the betterment OF the
finances of the town, the accounts have
been examined by experts and steps have
been taken to install an efficient system Of
bookkeeping. Aud as a check against
loss, personal bonds have been rejected and
those of recognized surety company have
been required.
The schools though still somewhat
Handicapped by the legscies Of previous
administrations have been in session for
thrty.eight weeks and are materially rails
ing their standards.
AS for the highways, the money appro-
priated for them has ACTUALLY BEEN
SPENT IN THEIR BETTERMENT.
More could have been used to advantage,
but as it is many bridges have been re-
planked or replaced and the roads have
gradually improved.
To recapitulate; Scituate-for the first
time in many years, has had a business ad.
ministration and has received the. accruing
benefits. For the future many things have
been planned better schools, more SER
vicable highways, more efficient admins
tration aud better financing. In fact, it
is the intention of those placed in Office TO
make Scituate an ideal town.
DANIEL A. CLARKE.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
FOSTER CENTRE.

David S Morrill, has new automobile.
Foster tov IN meeting Monday, May
25th.
Ernest l.. Luther was in Providence last
Tuesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Olney A, Knight have re.
moved to Howard Hill.
John Eddy of Greenvile, visited with
Mr. and Mrs, b. G. Eddy last week.
1t is talked that there will be an enter.
tainment at the Town Hall in the near
future.
Miss Mercy Ann Hopkins spent several
days last week with Mrs. Phebe NJ.
Gorton.
The School Committee held special
meeting at the Town Clerks office last
Saturday.
At meeting Of the Old Home Associa-
tion held last Saturday afternoon at the
Town Hall, it was voted to have an Old
Home Day sometime in August.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
JOHNSTON.

Miss Alice Winsor has a new touring
car.
Mrs. James winsor is quite i'll at thi,
present writing.
Mr.. Willett Sherman is building barn
at his home on Winsor Ave.
Miss Charlotte Sa,tler OF Rehobolh,
was at Meadow View Farm on Sunday.
Mrs. William Capwell has returned from
the home of Mr.. John Taft, of Orange.
NJ.
Mr.. EAR. Davenport and family were
at their summer cottage on Hartford Ave
nue on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. w. Carlisle and little
son, Robert, spent Sunday with Ruth
Taft, at Edgewater Farm.
Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison and family
of New Bedford, Mass, were Sunday
guests at Nathaniel Everett's.
Mrs. A. A. Barlow OF Providence, has
been spending several days with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bremeges.
James Winsor and Henry Turner aud
family attended the Grange Sunday SER
vices at the Congregational Church at
Chepachet.
Several Of the young people OF this
vicinity attended May basket party at
the home Of the Misses Marjorie and
Dorothy Boss, of North. .Scituate.
Mr.. and Mrs, Nelson Taft went to NIL.
ford, Mass, on Sunday to attended the
funeral of Mr.. Taft's brother, Mr.. Rufus
Taft, veteran of the Civil War.
While delivering load Of plants in the
city LAST Monday, a horse belonging to
Charles Bishop became frightened. trace
having broken, and ran, throwing Mr..
Bishop to the ground and inflicting pain.
ful wound near his knee.
A number of people from this section
were present al the funeral of Mrs. Gladys
tIillman Dean, daughter in-law of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. b. Rhodes, on Tuesday, May IL.
Mr., and Mrs. Rhodes and Mr. Dean have
the sympathy of large circle of friends.
Winsor School observed Arbor Day with
a good program also dedicating a tree to
the memory of the late Rev. William ii.
Starr, who for nearly fourteen years was
superintendent Of the Johnston schools.
The school is very grateful to Mrs T. Bar.
deu, for the use Of her organ, which she
placed in the school few months ago.
The school building is in dire need of
repair, but the children continue to do
good school work and try TO keep things
clean and neat as far as they can, but they
can not plaster the walls, but try to think
chat some time, the small expense Of
interior repairs can be met.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
NORTH SCITUATE.

Edward Hughes has sold his property
here.
Fred Tapner and family, are here for
the summer.
Use the La Lo Animal Spray. For sale
at local stores.
F. d. Cole spent few DAYS in New
York this week.
Miss Mary Phillips is somewhat inn
proved in health.
The revival services are in progress at the
Advent Church.
Chester Smith concluded his duties on
the jury last week.
Mrs Nye, Of Providence, was guest
of Mrs. Mary Niles, recently.
Edward Hughes has sold his cottage to
VIM. p. Waterman, of Providence.
Wednesday evening, May Goth, will be
Darlington Night at North Scituate Grange
Miss Alice Farrow, who has been i'll, has
resumed her position at the Post-oftice.
A large delegation of the Lake Moswan
sicut summer Colony were there on Sunday.
The ladies of this village will serve a
lunch to the voters on election day, May
2oth.
Rev. W. f. Stone of Putnam, is in charge
of the services at the Advent Church this
week.
Rev. C. A. Burgess, who is well known
here. is about to remove from Providence
to Greenvile.
Varnum Steere OF this place, started IN
the undertaking business for himself
about ten years ago.
Robert Meyers Of Olneyvile, has taken
the Bender Cottage near Lake Moswansi
cut for the summer.
Irving Spencer, who recently removed
10 Cowesett, is building bungalow there
for rental purposes.
F. F. Trask has sold his blacksmith
shop at Foster Center, and has accepted
position in Providence.
Rev. and Mrs. A S. Williams of Tar.
rington, Conn, have been visiting their
daughter, Mrs. Mary Durfee, the past
week.
An open meeting of the Lincoln Literary
Society was held on Saturday evening at
the Pentecostal institute. The exercises
proved enjoyable and interesting to those
present.
c. A. Howald, an OhioaD, who has re-
Gently located in North Scituate, delivered
an order of IS Essex crate fattened broil-
ers, averaging IA pounds apiece and re-
ceived IS cents per pound. MIR. Howa'd
says he thinks this is the best market IN
the country for the hen and her product.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
ENLIVENED THE PLAY.

Sentiment and lmpromptu Hunor at q
Moving Picture Show.
Where we went last night" said
Q freQuenter OF moving picture shows
there was q scene In one Of the rlm,
showing a man and a girl. young low
ers. kissing. She was pretty girl
and he was fine. manly. Young fel.
low. aud OF course everybody was
deeply Interested In the picture. But
at the precise instant that the lovers
lips met some man In the audience ex
ploded with gigantic sneeze. where
at the whole house blew up with spoD
taneous hilarious laughter.
I'm this picture scene there was n
third hgure. that Of man who had
seen the lovers meeting and who when
be saw them kiss turned away from
them to smile. He was. to be sure,
smiling over the lovers: but as he look.
ed out on the house Mt this moment
with that smile on bis face he seemed
like real man smiling In appreciative
understanding OF what had just hap
pened In the audience. At the sight OF
his smiling face the audience again
blew up. But. OF course. the pictures
kept on moving all the time. and in
half minute the audience had on q
more settled down to look on again at
the pictures in the usual Quiet."-New
York Sun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
EAST GLOCESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lonnas visited In
Wansuck last Sunday.
Charles Conan has been seriously i'll at
the home of his mother.
Jesse Tucker is making Improvements
to his store in Harmony.
Alburt Steere entertained William c.
Suffa of Providence on Monday.
Several applications for cottages in this
vicinity are made by city parties.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Randall entertain
ed several guests on Sunday last.
Improvements have recently been made
at the Charles Randall residence.
Mrs. Caroline Farnum entertained her
son, Waldo Farnum over Sunday last.
= Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Morin visited
friends in Putnam, Conn, last Sunday.
Edwin !. Steere of Providence, visited
at his country residence here last Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Johnson and Mrs. Nelson
Mamach visited in Providence on Monday.
Harmony is sure to become one of the
most popular summer residence sections in
the state.
MIR. and Mrs. Frederick Hamilton enter
tanned several guests at Boulder Lodge over
Sunday last.
Mr.. c o. Chace entertained friends at
his country residence, Klondike Cottage
on Sunday last.
Several in this vicinity attended the
auction sale of household goods Of the late
Ezra Laurance on Monday
Harry Randall and family, have moved
into the Daniel Stsere cottage, recently
vacated by Clarence o. Chace.
Mrs. Ruth Hall entertained her son,
Howard Hall of Boston, her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman OF
scituate last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Clinton White and
Master Hollis White Of Providence, we're
the guests Of Mr. and Mrs, Henry Randall
Saturday and Sunday last.
The work al the beautiful country resi-
dence Of Mr, Edwin o. Chace in Harmony,
is nearly completed and will soon be oe-
eupied BY Mr.. Chsce and family
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15


Stand np. Julius Caesar. Didn't
you have tits?''
Yes. your honor"
Weren't you baldT
IL was. your honor"
"A dyspepticr
II was"
Didn't you write your commentaries
for political eifectT'
II did. your honor"
Thereby proving yourself without
character Below normal weight"
81 was. your honor"
Then step over there with Nspo
leon. Alexander. Hannibal. Newton.
Charlemagne. Kant. Pope. william Pitt
and William Of Orange"
Whats the matter with them. your
honorf"
Matter enough They are all defec.
lives. They've failed to pass our tests"
Life
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
CLEAR AIR OF MEXICO.
Seeing From, the Top Of the sierrss TO
Mount Sparta.

The distance at which flashes from
the heIiograpb and other objects can
be discerned by the eye depends on
two things. the height and the clear
ness of the air.
In Mexico the air In said to be clear
er than anywhere else In the world
At any rate. II Is the only country
where view extending TO 300 miles
can be obtained BY climbing to th.
top Of the Sierra mountains the lonely
peak Of Mount Sparta can be seen. II
would take four hours by express train
to reach IT,
Mount Everest. IN the Hlmalayas. l.
the tallest mountain In the world
From Darjeeling the gigantic cone Of
Everest is seen rising In snowy gran
deur among its mighty nelghbOrs. ana
any stranger would VOW that II wac
not more than thirty or forty miles
away. As matter Of fact. the dis
tance is 1O7 miles Ms the crow flies
The most conspicuous object In th'
British isles IL Mount SuowdoD. b.
Wales. which on clear day can be
distinctly seen from Bray head Coun
Is Wicklow. distance Of no less thar.
eighty-fivr miles SnowdoD can also
be seen frOm Waterloo. Liverpool. =
distance Of fifty-twO miles
In the fens. where the ground II per
fectly nat for elleS. any lofty object
ran be seen y long way of Rosion
stump. the tower of the enc Old cburh
it Boston. Lincolnshire. j. visible from
the Leicestershire hills. quite forty
niles away
FROM the top Of the famous Black
pool tower you can on a clear dag
catch glimpse ~ the mountain Of
Snaefell. IN the Isle ~ Man The dis
tapce l. gopd sixty mites. SPOKANE
Spokesman-Reyiew.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
An AOrostic.

No bread like ours is made in town,
II is the best in all around;
Long you may look, but never see
Such bread as here is made by me.
Three for quarter, we do sell,
You should this fact, your friends all tell,
Remember we are here to stay
In Scituate from day to day,
Now don't forget our bread is best
Get busy now, in ours invest.-Adv.
r. w. w
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
SOUTH FOSTER.

1t is proposed now that the Town Council
Offer reward for the conviction Of anyone
setting fires in this section, either from
carelessness or with intent to destroy.
The matter will be brought up at the next
meeting of that body in Foster.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
Suits for Rent.

Full Dress, Tuxedo, Prince Albert. Over
coats and Black Sack Suits. Also silk
and opera hats. ALRERT, the Tailor
5oS Westminster ST.. Lyman Building, up
one flight-Adv
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
Nothing Left.

Have yon." asked the Judge az q
recently convicted man. anything TO
ofrer the court before sentence is
passed."
mo. your honor" replied the pris-
oner. My lawyer took my last far.
thing v London Tit. Bits.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
Storm Center.

Uneasy lies the head that wears
crown"
I'm republic IL Is the presidents
private secretary who acquires the In.
somnia. Kansas City Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
Effective COVERING.

when the train bandit was cap
tured was he covered with confusion -
mo. sir: with the train crews re-
volvers."- Baltimore American.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15

He who viii not reason is 4 b'got:
he who rsnnut Is n foot: he WI no dares
not IL a slave Byron.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
WEST SCITUATE.

Miss Desire Aldrich has returned from
the city, where she has spent the winter
with her sister, Mrs. Pierce.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15

In Providence, nearly everyone buys
their clothing at Barnaby's.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
WANTED

Money TO loan on Real Estate
Mortgages,
ALMIRA X. HUNT,
6 Division ST., Providence, II. /.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-15
FOR SALE
WANTED

Old books and pamphlets, Old
pictures, prints and engravings.
Address, P.O. Box, 442,
Providence, X. |.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
County Cases Before Pardon Board
Few Prisoners Who Received Sentences in This County Will Petition for Release From Wethers6eld-Two are Life Cases-Forty-Sx Applications Altogether Will be Be fore Board in December.


 Forty-six convicts now in prison at Wethersfield have filed notices with Senator Harry W. Reynolds, clerk of The board of pardons, that they will apply to the board for pardon at its session on the second Tuesday in De- cember. In the list are ten from New London county and one from Middle sex. These are the following:
 New London County.
 Alexander Savage, sentenced in 1913 b from one to three years for robbery, applies for the first time. He says he is innocent of the offense for which he was convicted.
 William H. Dennis, sentenced tn 1913 for abandoning his wife and CO., habiting with another woman, applies for the first time, saying that he "be- ueves that justice would be better n- frustrated if he was given his liberty in order that he may support his chii- dren."
 Joseph AIferio, sentenced in 1912 to from five to ten years for assault with Intent to murder. applies for the first time. saying that he has testified fer Serratto has been pardoned and that he things he should be also.
 Addie Burns, sentenced in 1909 to from 12 to 20 years for carnal abuse of minor female, applies for the sec Dnd time, saying that she is innocent of the crime for which she was con- Victed.
 Kate Cobb. sentenced to life impris-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17

 here is scarcely a neighbor around me lho does not use your medicine. Mrs. ! F. JOHNSON, R. No. 4, Box 30, Prince n, Illinois.
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 If you are i'll do not drag along until ! operation is necessary, but at once Ike, Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable bmpound.
 If you want special advice write ydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. OnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
Thin People Can
 Increase Weight

Thin men and women who would like to increase their weight with 1G or Is pounds of healthy. .stay there" fat should try eating a little Sargol with their meals for while and note re- sulte Here is a good test worth try ing: First weigh yourself and measure yourself Then take Sargoi-one tab let with every meal-for two weeks. Then weigh and measure again. It isn't a question of how you look or feel or what your friends say and think; The scales and the tape measure will tell their own story, and most any thin man or woman can easily add from five to eight pounds in the first four teen days by following this simple di- rection. And best of all. the new flesh stays put.
 but mixing with your food 1t turns the fats, sugars and starches of what you have eaten into rich, ripe fat-producing nouriShm ent for the tissues and bIooo prepares it in an easily assimilated form which the blood can readily ac- cept. All this nourishment now passes from your body as waste. But Sargol stops the waste and does 1t quickly and makes the fat-producing contents of the very same meals you are eating now develop pounds and pounds or healthy flesh between your skin and bones. Sargol is safes pleasant, efd- cient and inexpensive.
 Lee & Osgood and other leading druggists sell it in large boxes-forty tablets to a package-on guarantee of weight increase or money back.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
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MusteroIe Loosens Up Those Stiff
 Joints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use MUSTEROLE once you experience the glad relief it gives.
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 MUSTEROLE is recommended by doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are used annually for Bronchitis, Group, Stiff Neck. Asthma, Neural gia. Congestion, Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints, Sprains, Sore Muscles, Bruises, Chilblains, Frosted Feet, Colds of the Chest Git often prevents Pneumonia).
 At your druggists. in 25o and 5oc jars, and special large hospital size for $2.50.
 Be sure you get the genuine MUS TEROI1E. Refuse imitations= = get what you ask for. The MusteroIe Company. Cleveland, OhioS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17

onment in 1879, applies for the fifth time, saying that she 4shas served for 36 years, which is practically life sentence" She asks for her release, that she may spend the remainder of her life with her children"
 Frank Falcone, sentenced last June to from IS to 25 years for abuse of a minor female, asks for pardon on the ground that his sentence is excessive.
 Frank Minor, sentenced in 1912 to from one to four years for indecent assault. applies for the first time, say ing that he thinks he has been sufh- ciently punished.
 George Gleason, sentenced in 1908 to life Imprisonment, asks for 8 pardon, saying that his lawyer will present his case.
 Harry Epstein, sentenced for horse theft in 1910. asks for a pardon on the ground that he is not guilty of the crime.
 William H. Gardner. sentenced in 1912 to from two to- five years for abuse of a female, applies for the first time. He says: 'I was not guilty of the crime and have lots of the best men in my town, North Stonington, where I was brought up, that will sign any papers for my release. They know am innocent"
 MiddTesex County.
 William J. D. Fowler, sentenced in 1912 to from to 19 years for indecent assault, applies for a pardon, the appll- cation being his third. He says a law yer will present his case.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17

that the boys might have a better opportunity to attend school.
 It is also claimed that there had been trouble in the family and that the family relations became so strain ed that Gordon and his wife decided to live apart. Gordon went to the home of Frank Adams, where his wife was living on Saturday night and was +''ere over night.
 Neighbors complained on Sunday af- ing going on within the house after the arrival aof Gordon and tha, as ne had not been seen on Sunday the sit
 -s -f carded as suspicious. Word was sent to Constable NJ. J.
 ontville and he made an investigation.
 Mr. Gordon slept in the house that night. He did not come down to breakfast or dinner Sunday and at 5 o'clock in the afternoon Mrs. Gordon sent the younger boy upstairs to see what was the matter. The boy report ed that he could not awaken his father. Then Mrs. Gordon investigated and found her husband dead. Beside his chin was an empty bottle which had contained acid.
 Constable M. J. Hickey remained there until the arrival of Medical Ex- aIniner M E. Fox at Il o'clock Sun day night and Dr. Fox pronounced the case suicide.
 Justice Smiddy had been called by Constable Hickey to go in search of a Salem man who. it is claimed, had taken his departure from the Adams home before Gordon was found dead but when the medical examiner gave out the statement that 1t was a case of suicide the search was discontinued
 Gordon was last seen alive by mem. bers of the family in an upstairs bed room about 3 o'clock Snday afternoon and he was then reading a newspaper