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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
ROUND TABLE MET.
Mrs. Edwin A. Tracy Was Hostess on
 Tuesday Evening.


 In their series of meetings for the season the Norwich Round Table was entertained on Tuesday evening by Mrs. Edwin A. Tracy at her home at No. B Spalding street and a particu- larly enjoyable evening was spent, aI- though the number present was small CT than usual because of the intense cold weather.
 The rollcall was answered by quota tions from old ballads, and the we'll written papers for the evening were by Mrs. Aurelia B. Lyons upon The Crusaders and by Miss Susie c. Whit tlesey upon Troubadours and Ballads of the Middle Ages. The paper by Mrs. Lyons was read by Mrs s. S. Lathrop. Current Events were enter taininsly treated by S. Howard Mead.
 Four ballads were delightfully."- rem dered by Arthur R. Blackledge and refreshments were served at intermie- sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
SCHOOL MATTERS CONSIDERED
School Board to Have Broadway School Heating Sys
 tenn Investigated-New Fire Escapes Expected in About Two Weeks-Trades School Authority to Confer With Board. Fl

The town school committee, with President Shepard B. Palmer in the chair, Judge T. J. Kelly. keeping the records, and all members present, held it's January meeting on Tuesday even ing in Supt E. J. Graham's room. and was occupied till nearly Il o'clock with the discussion of necessary business.
 In addition to routine business there were various matters coming before the board. The resignation of Miss Julia M Donahue. teacher in the Fifth grade at Taftvil1e. was presented and accepted. The place will be filled for the present by some of the substitute teachers.
 MT Palmer made report that the new fire escapes for the nine schools where they are to be placed may be expected to be shipped in about two weeks by the New Haven firm that is to put them in.
 It was decided to have an investiga- ton made of the heating system of
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
COLD CLOSES SCHOOLS.
Rooms in Some Too Frigid for schoT
 ars to Stay,

The pupils of the West Thames street school were dismissed Tuesday morning for the day owing to inability to heat the building to a comfortable temperature, Janitor Bent being han dicapped by leaky boiler
 Because of inability to heat them two rooms at the Hobart avenue school were closed for part of the day.
 One room at the High street school had to be closed because it could not be made comfortable and the West Town street school was also closed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14

Broadway school and an expert from a Boston company Is to be brought here to look the building and its heating plant over. At the present time, it is reported. the school Is burning about 1S0 tons of coal per year, which Is more than all the West Side schools burn, and the heating is deficient even with this consumption of coal.
 A communication was presented re- garding Frank Glynn of New Haven, the trades schools authority, who has lately been to Europe investig ating this subject. and has made a report to the government at Washington. He is to come here for a conference with the town school board of Norwich and later a public meeting will be arranged for when he will make an address.
 On the matter of the workmen's compensation act as affecting the town school board anld the teachers, the committee is still in conference with the selectmen without having arrived at a decision
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
sEMI-ANNuAL ELECTION.
St. Mary's T. A. and 3. Society Selects
 Its Officers.

The regular semi annual election of the officers of St. Mary's T. A. and B. society was held Tuesday evening in their rooms in the T. 4. B. building. The following officers were elected: President James J. Mccarthy; vice president, Joseph J. Quinn; financial secretary. John w. Blacker: recording secretary. Thomas Pfeiffef; treasurer, John P. Edwards; librarian and ser 2eant at arms John Wozinak; trustees for 1S months. James J. Casey and Charles McGibney; chairman board of directors William McGuinness: direc- tors, William Norton. Thomas White. John Donahue, Andrew Deneff, Walter Casey, Cornelius Falvey
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
ARcANUM CLUB POOL.
Schedule Arranged for Concluding
 Games of Tournament.

A schedule has now been arranged to play off the concluding games in the Arcanum club pool tourney. The games assigned are the following:
 For Tuesday. Jan. 13, Jordan vs. J. T. Young; Barley vs. H. L. Smith; Honeyman vs. H. L. Smith.
 For Wednesday, Church vs. H. L.. Smith; Knox vs. H. L. Smith; Friswell vs. Stearns.
 For Thursday. Bailey vs. J. T. Young; Knox vs. Pierson: Honeyman vs. L. M. Young: Jordan vs. F'riswell.
 For Friday, Honeyman vs. Rath- bone; Knox vs. J. T. Young; Pierson vs. Rathbone.
 The results in two of the latest games played were Stearns 80 vs. Will Hams 64; Knox S5 vs. L. NJ. Young 43.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
Jurozk-kaida,
AT DAVIS THEATRE. Vaudeville and PhotopIays.

The vaudeville and photoplay bill which opened the week at the Davis theatre was one that fitted in well with the standard that the house sets. the Sadakichi Japs doing some wonderful novelty work in their spinning and pole balancing act that won them pIen- teous applause. In the photoplays the topliner is the big four reel picture. 4 Leap of Despair. a dramatic showing of events in a circus. while there are the funny Keystone film and a beauti- ful drama film entitled The Open Door.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
DANCE AT ARMORY
 BY FIFTH COMPANY.
Captain Tarbox Conducted Exhibition
 Drill Before the Social Hour.

The Fifth company conducted the first dance of the year in the armory Tuesday evening and the pleasant af- fair was largely attended in spite of the extreme cold. The Cadillac orches- tra furnished music for the dancing which was enjoyed until late hour.
 In the early evening there was an exhibition drill under Captain Tarbox and the company went through Butts manual of calisthenics and the evolu- tions pleased the spectators. The en- joyable event was arranged by Lieu tenant Nichols and Privates Krumpf and RoeSsler,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
State Teachers Examinations.

The state board of education has Is- sued document containing questions used at state teachers examination in 1912 and 1913, together with dates and places for holding state teachers ex- aminations.
 Those to be held at WiIIimantie Nor nal school will be on March .27-2s. and September 25-26
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
Water Froze in Trolley Switch.

Water flowing into and freezing in the trolley, switch at Boswell avenue and Franklin street made trouble for the car men in the extreme cold weather of Tuesday. It came down over the street from a drain pipe in stead of flowing in the gutter. be- cause it's course there was blocked by a driveway without any passage where the water could flow under it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
Spiritual Medium, Clairvoyant and palmiSt

Tells what you called for and any thing you desire to know. If you are in trouble of any kind, discontented' unhappy or not satisfied in life, or. have domestic troubles. you will he told how to overcome them. Your wish and ob- ject in life can be obtained, Do you wish to know aA concerning your life. whom to trust. whom to avoid? How to succeed In business, love, courtship and marriage How to regain lost at- lection to attract those you desire7 It may be of vital interest to you to know fine outcome Of your present distress. The happiness of your future life may depend upon the right solution and Troper advice. Remember, your pros poets of today may be your fortune tomorrow.
 Don't think you must live a. life of trouble and misfortune. Thousands are helped, why not you? Knowledge is power Rem embef, CLEON takes no money in advance and refuses to ac- eept any unless you are perfectly satis- fled Reading this week, 50 cents and sl. Everything confidential and sacred. 2s7 sain St., Room 16, Second Flight.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
No smaIInox Cases.

Although the smallpox cases are now cleaned up in Taftville, some of the local people are still being vaccinated, thus guarding themselves against any Dossible further outbreak
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
Zero Weather.

The thermometer registered 1 degree below zero on the hill at 5.30 o'clock Tuesday morning. Ice on many of the local ponds now measures between four and five and one-half inches in thick ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
Sixth Degree by State cranas

The sixth degree was conferred on large class of candidates Tuesday night at Hartford at the annual meet ing of the Connecticut state grange. There will be three sessions Wednes- day including the election of officers i'll the moPning
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14

George Kloss of Occum is the guest of Woonsocket friends. Before return ing home he intends to visit Worcester and Webster, Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14

Max Rozein of Putnam is spending a few days with friends on Providence street He intends to leave for his home in Putnam Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
THE WEATHER.
Eorecaat for Today.

Forecast for Today. For Southern New England: Fair, continued cold Wednesday, Thursday fair, warmer; northwest winds. dimin- ishing and becoming variable. Predictions from the New York Her ald: On Wednesday it will be gener- ally clear, with slightly rnilder temper atures and fresh westerly winds, be- coming variable. The present outlook for Thursday is fair to partly cloudy, with higher temperatures.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday;
 Ther Bar. a. m- .............s... aU.uz l1 nl- SU.lv p. .............. so.21 highest ?. lowest below.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: Fair; con- tinued cold: high north to northwest winds.
 Tuesdays weather: AS predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14

Rev. Robert W. Fields of North Ad- ans has accepted the invitation to preach at the prayer meeting this eHen- ipS at Grace Memorial HRpttst shjireh-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14

old and had resided in several towns in this section.
 Capt. Albert A. Earle of Newport, son Of the deceased. accompanied the body to Central Village.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
NOTICE

The New York Furniture and Clothing Company will furnish your home and clothe you at your request. For in- formation write or call
 The New York Furniture and Clothing Company, Inc, II Bank St., New London, Ct,
 JulsOWS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
WEDDINGS.
Orzyc-AwiroeraIs,

Symon Orzyc and Emilia Awirgerala were united in marriage by Rev. I. Macfejewski, rector of St. Joseph's church, on Monday. The bride is the daughter of Thomas Awirgerala and was born in Russian Poland. She has made her home at 15 Third street and has been employed in Greeneville The groom is the son of Vincent Orzyc and lives at 3S9 Center street, Meriden. He is also d Russian Pole.
 Jurozk-Naida.
 Rev. I. MaciejeWski, rector of St. Joseph's church united in marriage on Monday Stanislaus Jurozk and Alexan- dra Naida, both of this city. The bride was born in Russian Poland, the daughter of Stanislaus Naida and has made her home at 37s North Main street MT. Jurozk is the son of Fran cis Jurozk and was born in Russian Poland. He has lived at Prospect park Both have been employed in Greene vile.
 Jeremiah Downire who left here last week for Hartford, has accepted a po- sition with the gas and electric com pary of that city,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
Personals.

Everett Raymond of the Canterbury turnpike is passing a few days in Con- cord, N. Fl.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
MARRIED.

rRACRTENBERG FAIR - Mont vile, Dec. 21, 1913, by William Smiddy. J. P. Louis Trachtenberg of Norwich and Miss Sarah Fair Of Paw catuck.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
Body Taken to Central Village.

The body of Ralph W. Earl, who died in Preston Jan. F. was taken to Cen tral Village for burial Tuesday by Henry Allen & Son. He was 76 years
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14

Yesterday was the time patrons ap- preciated the new Boswell avenue trol- ley spur.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
TAFTVILLE
Plumbers Kept Busy Throughout the Day-Pipes Frozen and Wires Down.

The sudden cold weather struck TaftviIle with a vengeance Monday night, and Tuesday morning many found their water pipes had frozen over night The plumbers received a number of calls during the day and were busy thawing out pipes all day.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
11arH nrYIDENn.

Ofhce of The Norwich Savings Society
 Norwich, Conn.,, Dec Is, 13I3. The Directors of this Society have declared out of the earnings of the cur rent six months a semt-annuaI divl- dend at the rate of FOUR Phr, s:EN1. per annum, payable to depositors entf- tied thereto on and after Jan. l5, 1914
 COSTELLO LIPPITT, Treasurer. decl6daw
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
Amn. Alnnn and Tidex.
GREENEVILLE

SIX hours after high water It Is low tide, whIcn $ followed by flood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-14
Stop Stomach
 Worries Now
And Use Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets So That You Can Digest Each Meal
 Quickly and At the Same Time
 Rene,u Xour nioesfive StrenQfh.

Learn once again how to smile and laugh, and stop this grouchy moodf- ness This condition arises from a faulty digestion and cannot be re- moved unless you use common sense and assist Nature a little.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
SMALL CHANGE FOR
 RIVER-HARBOR BILL
Republican Opposition in Senate Is Intense-K enyon Issues
 Statement

Washington, July 25.-(Special )-Friends of the rivers and harbors bill are begin ming to admit that its chances of passage are poor. The republican opposition in the Senate is intense, and in a published statement here today Senator Kenyon of Iowa declares that enough determined men have united to beat it. He says that it contains millions of dollars for practically worthless projects and that unless they are all cut out it must fail.
 He also says that the programme of legislation on the part of the democratic til the antitrust bills are passed, and that means that the rivers and harbors bill is to be sacrificed.
 Alabama has in the pending measure for the water ways heavily Increased ap- propriatons over the amounts voted by the House.
 Representative Dent of Alabama has been authorized to draft and submit to the House the bill providing for the pro- motion in rank of Goethals, Gorgas, Sib- ert and other army officers who were
 prominent in the construction of the Pan anna canal
 General Gorgas and Colonel sibert as is well known are Alabamians. Among Alabama visitors here today was John B. Knox of Annston. MT. Knox came to Washington on private business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
MUSICALE TONIGHT
Programme Tonight at South High lands Methodist Church

Tonight at o'clock a very enjoyable musical programme will be rendered at the Highlands Methodist church at Five Points. Mrs. Charles D. Bowman, Jr., or ganist and director of the choir music will preside at the organ, and will be assisted by an orchestra consisting of Frank Dav- idson, Miss Rosella Bennett and Fred Hard, violinists; Basil Manly, vioincello; J. M. Green, double bass MT. Elliott clarinette; MT. Nappi, cornet; Mir Nay Tor, flute; MT. Stomberg trombone.
 The West End quartet. consisting of MT. Naylor, MT. Maxim, Mir Williamson and MT. Holmes, will sing. There will be a chorus composed of Miss Ruth Wier. Miss Cecil Daniels, Mrs. Louis Forst, Mrs. N. c. Glass, Mrs. Emma Mccarthy, Mrs. Thomas~ Page. Misses Flora Jones, Susie Ferguson, Mary Lee Bell Ruth Sims, Edith Bowron Mrs. Wade Wood and Mrs. Kimball Morrison, sopranos; Mrs. William B. Allen, Mrs N. B. Maus. Miss Mamie Manly Mrs Ruby Gill, Miss Hat tie Wealley, Miss Inez Smith, Mrs. E. E. Crow, Mrs. Furman and Mrs Pierson, all tos; A. c. Beacher. Q. R. Murphee, w. L.. Riddle, R. D Coffman. J. o. Taylor, An athasius Thomas. Harry Lyon, H. R.. Rise, w. A. Reed, Arthur Thomas, MT. Naylor. tenors H. l.. Culver, E.. z. Crow, w. H. Maxim, G. H. Grain, L. P. Smith, Fred E. Moore, J. c. Stapleton, Horace Shaw, S. N. Hanby, John S. Kennedy Fuller, Moody, Mathews and Hard bassos. There will also be several familiar num- bers in which the audience is requested to join in the singing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
DOG GIVES TIP AND
 D|ST|LLERS ESCAPE
Newly Appointed Revenue Officer Has Adventure
 With MOOnshiners

Dadeville, July Especial. )-Depu- ty United States Marshal w L. Duffey, recently taking office, has just had his first adventure with the Tallapoosa moonshiner. Duffey, along with Sheriff John H. Linch, motored to Hog noun tain, 20 miles north of Dadeville, slept in an outhouse until ? o'clock in the morning, when they were Joined by an informer who piloted them to the still
 The officers hid in the underbrush until daylight, when they saw five mer 1 appear and make preparations for [ run. A dog warned the distillers of tn, enemy and before they could be sur rounded broke through the woods ane escaped All were identified, however and will doubtless be arrested The stil was destroyed and 600 gallons of masi 1 poured out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
CARROLLTON SCHOOL
 WILL BE ENLARGED
Contract Let for Erection of Three
 Rooms to Cost $1700

Carrollton. July 25,-(special)-At a meeting of the board of trustees of the Carrollton school, held last evening, the contract for the constructions of three concrete rooms to the school building was awarded to Charlie Estes of this city for $1700.
 Owing to the. crowded condition of the school the past session it was very neces- sary that an addition be built and res olution has been adopted by the city council, upon the request of the citizens, calling for an election on the 24th day of August for the purpose of floating bonds to pay for the erection of the addi- tional rooms.
 Tn the meantime construction work will begin and it is expected to have the rooms completed by the beginning of the next term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
Amphion Quartet at Church

Those who attend the Highlands Meth odist church at Five Points this morning at Il o'clock will have the pleasure of hearing one of the best male quartets in the city. This quartet is composed of J. D. McGill, first tenor; A. c. Cooper second tenor; J. ". Cox, first bass, and E. L. Muchmore, second bass.
 There will also be good congregational singing, led by the choir and orchestra, and two fine orchestral numbers.
 The orchestra will also play at the Sunday school services at o'clock, ac- companied by Mrs. Overton Fulton on the piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
Retail Merchants Elect Officers

Meridian. July 25.-(Special )-The Retail Merchants association held a m >ating last night in the auditorium of the Board of Trade which was well attended by the membership. After a number of matters interesting to the organization had been discussed, an en- joyable luncheon was served in the banquet room. The following officers were reelected for the ensuing term: w. F. Pigford, president; Edgar Fei- belman, vice president; w. D. Hawkins, secretary and treasurer; five members of the board of directors, G. C. Ken dali, T. c. Bennett. J. l. Cottrell, s. l. Marks and J. E. Gilbert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
PENNINGTON GIVES
 HIS OPINION ON THE
 COUNTY JAIL MATTER

(Continued from Page Five)
 take the prisoners away from here He has been lenient and many think he has been blufflng, but in my judgment Dr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
OlDLANDMARK TORN
 DOWN IN HUNTSVILLE
Bell Factory Over 100 Years Old to Give Way to Mod
 ern StOrehOuse

Huntsville, July 25.-(Specia1) )-The eldest building in the business center of Huntsville. the old Bell factory building, is being torn away to make room for a modern storehouse. The building is fully 100 years old and was for many years the offices of general supply concern and. the Bell factory, which was the first cotton mill in Alabama.
 Many interesting old papers are be- ing fodnd some of them being nearly 100 years old. The papers are mostly invoices of merchandise and cotton and show that at that time cotton bales averaged about 300 pounds in~weight and the market price for the staple was between Sh and 10 cents. One letter from New Orleans States that the cot ton market is dul and inactive be- cause no advices had been received of tho state of the market in England in several weeks.
 The National Colored Primitive Bap- fist convention is in session here with a large attendance of delegates iron several states. Officers have been elect ed as follows w. L. Douglass, pres. ident; T. Gurley, vice president; w. R Perkins, secretary manager; c. H. Da- wis, assistant secretary; R. A. McCloud secretary of education; A. M. Sylas, sec retary of statistics.
 Among the applicants who stood ex- animation for teachers license in this county this week there were 65 women and Il men, showing that Commission CT of Education Claxtons claim that in 15 years all teachers will be males will probably not apply to this county There were 55 white and 2l negro ap- plicants.
 The annual Madison county Sunday school convention will be held at Hazle Green, July 30 and 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
Sunshine, Sanitation and Safety
Too Pathetic For Words

From the SomerviIle Journal.
 Miss Pert-"Did you ever read Edward Everett Hale's story, "A Man Without a Country?' It Is pathetic, isn't it?''
 Miss Flyrte-"Yes, but can imagine a much more pathetic story entitled, A Country Without a Man..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26

the highest stage of efficiency that it
 has ever reached. More Sunday schools
 have been helped by the county asso-
 citation than ever before in its his tory and after two years of effort the county has reached the gold star stan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26

dard of the Alabama Sunday School association. The representation of Sun day schools at the convention was un- usually large, and the topics discussed on the programme covered nearly every phase of modern Sunday school work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
Building a Dreadnaught

From the Houston Post.
 'He is some white hope, isn't hep
 Indeed he is, but he doesn't deserve any credit for being such a scraper.'
 'Why not?"
 His mother named him Montmorency' and kept his hair in ringlets until he was IA. He had to fight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26
Wilcox Reaches Gold Star

Pine Hill, July Special )GThe annual convention of Wilcox county Sunday School association closed this afternoon with reports showing the
 Sunday school work in the county at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-26

The annual Madison county Sunday school convention will be held at Hazle Green, July 30 and 31.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-03-14
ANNEX planned FOR
BAPTIST SANiTARIUM
Addition Probably Will Be Larger
Than Present Building.

Plans for an addition to the Baptist
Sanitarium that will be larger than the
original building are being prepared
by Houston artchitct and 1t s prob
able that the work ON the building will
be begun in few months.
IAN active campaign is being waged
under the leadership of DIR. J. L. Gross
of Houston and S. +. Bascum of Green.
vile for the raising of funds for the
financing of the improvements. Mr.
Bascum was secured recently by the
board of trustees of the Baptist San.
itarium and will conduct the work OF
raising the funds in the cities and
small towns of East and South Texas,
while DR.. Gross will have charge of
the work in Houston and other Texas
cities.
1t is hoped to raise $4,000 the first
year and 1t is stated that considerable
has already been made toward the Sc.
curing of this fund.-Houston Post.