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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-29
LAST c. JOHN s3sns<s3.lHf.511''S All S
Follower OF Famous Aao!it!onist Nv 81
In Kansas and Is Hale and
Robust at Eizhty-Fcur.

Salina, Kan.-Luha r. Parsons. V 40
has resided Oh g farm near salina or
fifty years, has the distinction Of ge-
ing the last O. The survivors Of all he
men directly associated with jean
Brown and MS famous border warfa e,
just preceding the war between Il +?
states.
Parsons LEFT his homo in Mas a.
clusetts il 1856 to aid the Free Sill
ers il the Nansaa- Missouri Dor or
warfare, following Brown through ne
series CT Gk5r-ntshcs which cu1mina. d
IN the famous hattie o. OsaWator g.
lie YES lhen selected as enc OF ne
sen picked men N-2c we're % accc II
p2ny Brown CT bis raid through II.
S5znia; but ewing To tie delay Of
nearly Z. year il conp1 etins the pIc IS
fer lis f1dve,11uEe, he left tho exp Il
ton ct Cleveland, O, thus missing ne
ELarDar'g Ferry disaster by a ssw
weeks.
Parsons health at eighty four ya. IS
o. age, Is robust. ard he IS still 6 le
% 20 a2 much work as the aver .
man. II WAS 10. until recent ye. IS
tb9t re permitted himself to talk Il
the John Bl3vn affair and his c~.-
neoElon with it, Now ell Of his G. n
patriots are deed, and he is the / s.
Ink connecting this tragic rage n
American history With the present.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-29
Hrs. Annie Bell.

st her non1e IL Norfolk. Va. CT
Thursday, July 22nd, Mrs. Annie
Bell, reiict Of the late J. WA;
Ben, departed this life, aeed sixty
seven years. She vas the daughter
# Edwin Grey snd Virginia Bailey
fVhitmore. At the age Of eighteen
November, 1856, she was married
to J. Whit Bell, Of Scotland Meek,
and her entire life, with the excep-
ton Of the past three years, was
spent in cur midst.
Surviving her are three children
! and enc grandson, J. /. Bell Of Nor
folk, Va, G. Lloyd Bell Of Suffolk,
i Va, and MRS. Hattie Branch and
son, Leonard, Of Norfolk.
Mrs. Bell in every relation Of life
was ever faithful. She assumed
with dsuntless courage the response
bliities that devolved upon her and
met un2hcinEingly the demands Of
every circumstance and condition.
She counted every duty 2 privilege
and every demand an opportunity,
and with chcerfulness and The exer-
else Of q beautifully, unselfs:, spirit,
made the rough ways smooth and
the dark places bright for others,
finding for .7er 5eIf thai sweet. cor
te11tn1eit that comes from faith 4frI
and loving service.
How well lid she learn the lesson
:aat Il is not what one takes 40 but
what one gives up that makes cue
r;cn! She was faithful member Of
the Methodist church here. How
devotedly she loved her churchi
such a pleasure e her to come back
ard worship in the church Of her
choice! Her faith in the Master WIS
tiGInIy fixed and her trust in His
premises was like The simple trust
Ct 2 little ciild. She served Him
because she served others, with all
eye single to His glory. Truly one
CT Gods sweetest spirits has gene
IRON, us, but tl1e fragrance Of her
life VIII ever remain. She has left
to her children a goodiy heritage
that Of = lie spent in tie service Of
the King.
70 her loved ones we extend our
tanderest, loving sympathy. We
can but say when We remember her
faithfulness and devotion to the
Master. Il heard an angel from
heaven saying, Write henceforth
blessed are they who Gle in the
Lord
The funeral services were con-
oac>ed at her hosae in Norfolk by
her pastor, Pew. W. II. Atwall, of
Colonial Avenue Methodist church.
Hiss Marie Josephine Bowler. Of
New Yorll1, sang sweetly, 4 will
walk alone with Cod" After this
solemn and impressive service her
remains were taken to Scotland
Neck on the 1::30 train, there met 5v
loving friends Of her g.r1hc3d and
W'onaanhood and taken co The resi-
dence Of Mrs. II. 4. Shields. 2 rala-
Tive OF hers.
On Friday morning at ten, her re-
mains we're taken to the GIethoa;st
church and the services in 3 sweet
md simple way were conducted by
2ev- L. Z. Singleton. pastor Of the
Methodist church, and by Rev. +.
4. Mcfarland, pastor OF the Baptist
church, from thence to tie Zr1isco-
pa cemetery where she was laid to
rest by the side of her husband to
await the resurrection Of the eser-
nal morn.
The grave was completely hidden
by lowers sent by loving ones, al3ow-
l,13, the great affection f4lG for ha~.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-29
THE NORTH CAROLINA
College OF Agriculture and Ne.
Chan;cg Arts.

Young men seeking to equip them
selves Cor practical life in Agricul-
ture end all its allied branches; IL
Civil, Electrical any Mechanical En-
a1neering; ii Chemistry and Dyeing;
Il Textile Industry. and in Agricul-
tur2i Teaching will find excellent
provision for their chosen careers at
ne States Industrial College. This
College fits men for life. Faculty
ror the coming year of IS men; 767
students; Is buildings. Admirably
equipped laboratories in each de-
partr1ent. County examinations at
each county-seat on July 9Th.
For catalogue. write
&. 3. GWEN, Registrar,
West Raleigh. Il. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-07-29
storsasd Posn,r.xfIigz Per co,gjssio

- :" ~ q Ut SE.3-E $3.50 .
1s-ontre@sl---'I11e Admiralty Court i, a
decision led The collier storstad g
s2onsiole Ter tae collision with -
liner Empress Of Ireland In the Il.
Lawrence IEay g, 1914, which est
al}zl@1-1t1a tely 1850 lives il the sie <
1-2; Ct tie lIner VIII. nearly I'll aboa
re blame whatever YVES attached .
the c@tt21H or crew oe the liner, tie
court hfI!7
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
END INDIGESTION OR STOMACHP PAIN
 IN HIVE MINUTES
TAPES DIAPEPSIN" MAKES SICK, SOUR, GASSY sToMAcHS
 FEEL FINE.

Time it! In five minutes all stom- ach distress will go. No indigestion, heartburn, sourness or belching of gas, acid, or eructations of undigested food, no dizziness, bloating. foul breath or headache.
 Pape's Diapepsin is noted for it's speed in regulating upset stomachs. It is the surest, quickest and most certain indigestion remedy in the whole world, and besides it is harm less.
 Millions of men and women now eat their favorite foods without fear-they know Pape's Diapepsin will save them from any stomach misery.
 Please, for your sake, get large fifty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin from any drug store and put your stomach right. Don't keep on being miserable-life is too short-you are not here long, so make your stay agreeable. Eat what you like and di- gest it; enjoy it, without dread of re- bellion in the stomach.
 Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your home anyway Should one of the fam fly eat something which don't agree with them, or in case of an attack of indigestion, dyspepsia, gastritis or stomach Arrangement at daytime or during the night, it is handy to give the quickest surest relief known.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
NOT TO RESCIND
 WATERFORD SCHOOL VOTE. Town Meetings Vote on Quaker Hill
 Proposition Was 98 to 93.

In town meeting on Saturday after noon the residents of Waterford voted not to rescind vote passed on March 6, by which the town appropriates $1&,0o0 for new six-room schoolhouse at Quaker Hill. The vote on the mo- tion to rescind was No 9S, Yes 93.
 The meeting of the voters was held at A. O. U. w. hall in Jordan and Selectman Albert H. Itanphere presid- ed. He stated the object of the meet ing, and the vote to reScind was ot- fered and defeated.
 Final arrangements were completed Friday for the children to use the new addition to Jordan school on the fol- lowing Monday. The new part is now all completed and awaits the coming of the children. For the past few days the children of the third grade have occupied the new part, while the seats in their room, which is now the mid dle room of the building, were being changed around so that the light of the room would be more beneficial to them. The grade that will occupy the new part is the third grade, which has all winter been in session at Jordan
 in A. O. U. W. hall. Friday after noon the children marched to their new room and made themselves ac- quainted with the surroundings and arranged their books, etc, and are now all ready to do school work the first thing this (Monday) Anorning. This grade will occupy the downstairs room in the new building.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
A CHILD DOESN'T LAUGH AND PLAY IF CONSTIPATED
IF PEEVlSH, FEVERlSH AND SICK, GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP
 OF FIGS."

Mother! Your child isn't naturally cross and peevish. See if tongue is coated; this is a sure sign it's little stomach, liver and bowels need a cleansing at once.
 When listIess, pale. feverish, full of cold, breath bad throat sore, doesn't eat. sleep or act naturally. has stom- ach- ache, diarrhoea, remember, gen tie liver and bowel cleansing should always be the first treatment given.
 Nothing equals California Syrup of Figs" for children's ills; give a tea spoonful. and in 8 few hours all the foul waste, sour bile and fermenting food which is clogged in the bowels passes out of the system, and you have a we'll and playful child again. All children love this harmless, delicious fruit laxative" and 1t never fails to effect a good inside" cleansing. D- rections for babies children of all ages and grown-ups are plainly on the bot tie.
 Keep it handy in your home. A Ht- tie given today saves sick child to- morrow. but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs" then look and see that it is made by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Company.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
TO SALEM
 CHURCH BUILDING FUND
Money Coming In and Work is to Be
 Commenced.

Recent contributions to the build ing fund of the Congregational church of Salem include from New London people, George $. Palmer $20, Mrs. J. N. Harris s25, R. A. Brubeck $5. Contributions from Salem members include: Albert Morgan $500, Nathan iel Clark $5, Charles $. Ray $6, Miss Katherine Ray s5, Clyde Ray s1, Mrs. Sherwood Miner $1, Mrs. Tibbets s5. Mrs. Gilbert Murray $5 Mrs: Will jam Darling s5, Mrs, Carl Rogers $1 and Mrs. Maibelle Gordon $2. Mrs Elizabeth Babcosk of Providence, a pupil at Music Vale seminary in Sa- lem over 40 years ago, contributed $45. An architect. from New Britain has drawn up the plans for the new addition and improvements, and work will be commenced at once.
 Those in the village who have of- fered their services as assistants in the work are: Nathaniel Clark, Her bert Houston, Robert Bailey Albert Morgan, Gilbert Murray, Richard Tit bets and Charles Ray, Stone work on the old foundation will be done first, after which a new steel ceiling will be erected in the auditorium and the interior redocorated. The new ad- dition is to contain Sunday school rooms and the town library, which Prof. Hiram Bingham, Prof. Ernest W. Brown of Yale, Bella L. Pratt. Mill ton Fox of Kansas City, Mo, Enrest F. Rogers and Superintendent of Schools Young of Colchester have or ganized.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
FEAST OF ST. PATRICK
Celebrated by Division No. i, A. o. H. State and County Officers Present.

The feast of St. Patrick was cele- brated by Division No. 1, A. O. H., in Foresters' hall on Sunday night with well arranged programme which in cluded addresses by officers prominent in the order and musical selections. Present as special guests were the of ficers of Division No. 2 of this city, the Taftville division and delegations from both Divisions Nos. IS and 54 of the Ladies' auxiliary to the A. O. H.
 Appropriate remarks were made by Mayor Timothy c. Murphy M. J. Ma lone, president of Division No. 1, State President William T. May of New Lon don, County President Terence Hanlon of Taftville and County Vice Presi- dent Donahue of Mystic. Vocal selec- tions were rendered by Mrs. Timothy Donovan of Division No. IS, Miss Nora O'Hara of Division No. 54 and also by Mrs. Pe' erson. Refreshments of sand wiches, coffee and ice cream were served. The evening came to a close with the singing of The Star Spangled Banner Miss Nellie Gleason presiding at the piano.
 The committee in charge of the even ing comprised Patrick Barry, Michael Dwyer and Daniel J. O'Neil.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
FOUR COMPENSATION DECISIONS|
Filed by Commissioner Observation-Disclosures Included Woman Hurt by Flatron Man Hit by Falling Log, Another Knocked Over by Sheep, and Third With Infected Hand.

Four decisions in workmen's com pensation cases which covered claims arising through a variety of causes were filed on Saturday with the clerk of the superior court by Dr. James J. Donohue, the commissioner for this district. The commissioner has re- gently given hearings on all of the claims.
 In the case of Mrs. Ida Ferrand of Westerly who was a claimant against the Wheeler School and Library of North Stonington, the payment direct ed to be made to her is the sum of $5 per week (the average weekly wages were $10) for the period of dis ability extending from Jan. g, 1915 following for 15 days waiting period from Dec. 24 1850, which sum would amount to $37.14 c weeks and three days), together with medical services rendered during the 30 days following the day on which the claimant first sought medical attention from Dr. Harrington.
 The testimony showed some differ ence of opinion among the doctors as to their idea of the exact period of disability.
 While Mrs. Ferrand was employed her right foot, crushing and bruising it. The injury, it was shown, did not totally incapacite her from discharg- ing her duties. She was discharged from the school on December "A, 1914 at the time when the school closed for the regular Christmas vacation.
 Log Fell on His Foot.
 Dwight L. Miner of North Ston-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
FRACTURED SKULL CAUSES
 DEATH OF FRANK POTTER
In Waterbury Sunday Morning-Mem- her of Firm of A. L. Potter & Go.

Frank Potter of this city. a member of the firm of A. L. Potter & Co.,, died in a Waterbury hospital Sunday morn ing about o'clock as the result of a fall. MT. Potter had been in Water bury during the winter in connection with the business and while loading poles on a wagon last Thursday he stepped backwards from the wagon and fell to the ground, fraeturing his skull. He was taken to the hospital where he died Sunday morning with out having regained consciousness.
 MT. Potter was born in Voluntown 63 years ago and has been a resident of this city about 25 years. Besides his wife, who was Anna People, he leaves three sons, Elisha Potter of Johnsonville, N. Y, Hadley Potter of Montville and Howard S. t'otter, who resides at home at Potter manor, and a daughter, Mrs. Harrison Crooks. of Potter manor. There is also one brother, A. L. Potter, of A. L. Potter 6. Co.,, this city.
 Undertaken Charles A. Gager, Jr., went to Waterbury in his auto ambu- lance on Sunday and conveyed the body to this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
WILLIMANTIc PASTOR AT
 Y. M. c. A. MEETING.
Rev. w. F. RowIey Suoke Upon Topic
 of Sonship.

"Sonship' was the topic chosen by Rev. w. F. Rowley of Willimantic, at the mems meeting held Sunday after noon, at 3.30 o'clock, at the Y. M. c. A. building. General Secretary Edwin Hill led the service which was opened with the singing of several hymns. Mrs. George T. Lord then rendered a selection and Boys Secretary J. H. Ely offered prayer. Secretary Hill read the scripture lesson, the first IA lection of the freeWil offering Mrs. Lord was again heard in a solo.
 Rev. MT. Rowley was introduced by Secretary Hill and he ann ounced ashis text the words, AS many as received Him, to them gave he power to be- come Sons of God" People take great pride in their relationship.
 Here in New England we speak of our Puritan ancestors. Apart from this kind of relationship there is an other relationship. that is, the spirit ual relationship, which only those who MT. Rowley then dealt briefly on the various phases of relationship, that is, power. privilege, and responsibility, and he also spoke of the various kinds of power.
 What we need.' he said, "is the sent down from heaven" There is power in believing in the Son and accepting Him. With the sonship there is also a privilege. It is a priv ilege that shows itself in loving and true hearted service. The robe of righteousness is cur protection. In speaking of the third phase of son. ship, Rev MT. RCwley said there Is a responsibility that rests with us. In our homes there is a responsibility and there is the same responsibility re- garding the household of God.
 Mrs. Charles Tyler Bard will sing at the meeting on next Sunday after noon and the speaker will be announc- ed during the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
eREENEvLLE LINE DISCUSSED.
Baltic Street Residents Learn Where
 Dividing Line Runs.

Baltic street residents who have been interested in discussion as to just where Greeneville may be said to begin have learned that the southern line is the line of the old school district, which began at the Shetucket river at a point in the yard of the gas works. running thence in a northerly direction across North Main street at 8 point east of the first house above Pulaski hall. and continuing thence in a northerly direc- tion until it crosses Boswell avenue at a point between the house No. 249 Bos- we'll avenue. which is occupied by Mar tin Cassidy and F. B. Warson, and the house No. 267 Boswell avenue, which is occupied by Frederick w. Krohn. From there it runs about parallel with and a short distance west of Pratt street. This places Pratt street and the section east of it in the old Greene vile limits and North street and the section west of that street in the old city limits.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
DI ED

TANNER-In Voluntown March PC. 1915. Joseph Cyrus Tanner, aged 75 years.
 Funeral services at his late home Thursday, March 25. 1915. at 1 p. m- POTTER-In Waterbury, March 21, Frank Potter of this city, aged G3 years
 Funeral notice later. PACKER-In Preston City, March 20, 1915. Rachel Spicer, widow of Nelson G. Packer in her 93d year. Funeral services will be held at her late home Tuesday, March 23, at 1.3O p. m.
 KEYEs-In Norwich, March 20, 1915, Annie wife of Truman Reyes, aged 55 years.
 Funeral services will be held at Un- casville M. E. church Tuesday, March 2s, at p. m. Burial in Comstock cemetery.
 GARDNER-In New London, March 19, 1915, Benjamin Billings, son of Will liam B. and the late Mary Billings Gardner, aged 49 years. M'AULEY-In Waterford, March 20, 1915, Ella Augusta, daughter of the late Sarah J. and Robert T. Mo Auley, aged 64 years. LARABEE-In Groton, March 20. 1915, Sarah M, wife of Frank Larabee, aged IS years.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
LADIES' NIGHT BY
 MANCHESTER UNITY LODGE.
Vocal Numbers, Recital ions and
 Dancing on the Programme.

Hugh H. Osgood lodge. No. 6920, l. o. O. F., NJ. U., held a Ladies night in their rooms in Germania hall on Saturday evening. The nicely arranged programme was rendered as follows: Piano solo, Alice Kyle; comic recfta- tion and song, MT. Lane; It's a Long Way to Tipperary, Fred Knolls; Dad dy, Don't Go Down the Mine, He's a Rag Picker, Ethel Hanlon; violin solo Cavalier Rusticana, Herbert Smith accompanied by Alice Kyle; German dance. Miss Kyle. Miss Kinder. Miss Hanlon and Miss Moores; bell solo, by Richard Kyle; Shadow Time, Louisa Helm; Face to Face, Samuel Armi- tage.
 Refreshments were served and danc- ing was enjoyed, Kyle's orchestra fur n}shing the programme. The entertain ment committee, comprised John $ Kyle, chairman, and Walter Barrett while those on the refreshment com mittee were Leroy Larl1in and Joseph Wooley. The arrangement committed consisted of Richard Lane, chairman Joseph Wooley, Jr., treasurer, John $ Kyle, secretary, William l.. McNeely Walter Barrett, Charles Gardner an6 Harry Brenton.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22

ington, who had a log fall on his foot on Nov. 21, 1914, while he was employed by Malcolm B. Thompson of North Stonington, is to receive $5 per week for 12 weeks and one day, amounting to $60.71, together with $9 paid to pr. Harrington for services.
 He was cutting timber at the time of the accident and the falling log caused a confusion on his foot.
 Sheep Knocked Him Over.
 Frank S. Harris of Old Lyme who was the claimant against Charles w Pierson of Lyme testified that while asleep on July 17, 1914, at the farm of a Mr. Brown, enc of the flock sud- denly rushed forward, struck him in the leg and threw him to the ground Orchmitis and epidimitis developed The average weekly wage of the claimant was $10.50. The claimant is awarded the sum of $5.25 week fol five weeks and three days, including medical services, with S1 spent fo1 medicine, making a total amount ot $29.50.
 Hand Infected.
 James McTough of Groton who was employed by Sulzberger and Sons of New London, meat and provision dealers, was the claimant against them, on the ground that during his employment he suffered an abrasion on the back of his hand which event ually became infected.
 He was awarded compensation o1 $6 per week from February Il tc March 2, which would amount to $21,43
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
SHORT CALENDAR MATTERS
 IN SUPERIOR COURT
Motions Were Heard at Session Be-
 fore Judge Bennett.

At the short calendar session of the superior court in New London on Fri day at which Judge William L. Ben- nett presided, the following matters on the motion list were disposed of: The case of Strickland vs. city of New London, motion for permission to amend complaint, was continued one week.
 A continuance of one week was granted in the case of Murphy vs Mckay, that the receiver be ordered to pay rent of the premises occupied
 by him as such receiver and that the
 order requiring the receiver to file account on or before March 19 be modified.
 The motion that the injunction and
 action against the defendant, Henry
 J. Kendall be released and dismissed in the case of Jennings vs. Nadler ct al.. was granted.
 The case of Turner administrator
 Ws. Turner ,executor, bound for prose cution, was continued one wook In the case of Avery vs. Avery, ex- ecutor, appeal from probate, motion to dismiss, a continuance of one week was granted.
 Foreclosure judgment of $1,050 and
 interest of $104.75 on a mortgage on
 property in Industrial place, Mystic,
 was granted in the case of Dodge vs.
 Reynolds, ct al. The limitation of
 time of redemption was fixed as the
 first Tuesday in April
 Answer or other pleadings in two weeks were ordered in the case of
 Burrows vs. Mystic Rendering Co.,
 bond for prosecution and non-suit for failure to plead.
 Two weeks were allowed in which to file pleadings in the case of Mur- phy, ct al., vs St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Corp, default fo1 | failure to plead. The case of F'enton | ct al. vs. Fenton Building Go. order approving receivers accounts, was | continued one week.
 A more specific statement in two week was ordered in the case o1
 Long vs. Long. default for failure te
 comply with order of court The case of Forsberg vs Forsberg commission to take dispositions and | order of notice of same, went off One week in which to file reasons | of motion to reopen judgment and order was ordered in the case of Bill | lings, executrix, ct al, vs. Mckenzie The case of Matterson, ct al. trus- | tees vs. Nameaug Boat Club, judg- l ment, was continued one week. Headings in two weeks were or l dered in the case of Wray vs. Simon ct al., judgment.
 The case of Jennings vs. Dadler et | al., order that injunction be made | permanent, was continued one week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-22
FUN ER!AL.
Mrs. Josephine Marsan,

A large number of mourners attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Josephine Mar son, Saturday morning. some coming from New Haven, Walpole, Mass, and other places. The funeral was held from her late home, No. 8 Providence street. The bearers were two sons, Joseph Marsan, of TaftviIle, and Remie Marsan, of Walpole, Mass. and sons fn-law, Antone Paquette and Alfred Dufresne. At the services in the Sacred Heart church Rev. c. H. Pa quette of the St. Louis church in New Haven, a grandson of the deceased, was celebrant of a solemn high mass. Rev. U. O. Bellerose was deacon and Father Metivier sub-deacon. Rev. Joseph B. Belanger and Rev. John