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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16
$3,5oo,o 600 ESTATE OF
 THE LATE A. 4. SPRAGU
To Be Divided Among His Widow Their Daughter and the Latter's Son.

Chicago. Jan. 15-The $3,500,000 es- tate of the late A. A. Sprague will be divided among his widow, their daugh- ter. Mrs. Frederick $. Coolidge. of P1ttsfield. Mass, and her son. A. A. Sprague Coolidge, except three be- quests, according to the will, made public today. These beQuests are $50,- 900 to the Presbyterian hospital here, $50 900 to the Art institute and 5000 to the Chicago orphan asylum.
 In case all the descendants of MT. Sprague die before the final distribu- ton of the estate, the will provides that the estate shall be divided equally between the University of Chicago and Yale university for the erection of buildings or an endowment fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

rescue work was being pushed. andl gave instructions to spare no effort President Wilson TeIearaphs Sympathy
 Washington. Jan. 15.-President Will. son tonight telegraphed King Victor Emmanuel of Italy expressing sympa :. thy for the Italian people and asking if the United States could be of any as Sistance.
 The president will take up tomorrow the suggestion that he issue d procla- nation calling upon the people of the United States to lend aid to the suf- ferers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

The Philadelphia Commerce Ex- change complained to the Interstate Commerce Commission of unreasOn- able charges for diversions ana recon signment of carload traffic in trunk line territory.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

Because of the appearance of vir- ulent cases of foot-and- mouth disease the Union Stock Yards in Cincinnati were placed under quarantine.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16
Many Burned in Ruins.
MARcoNr DESCRIBES THE
 DEVASTATION OF -AVEzzANc
The Town Absolutely LeveIled-People Abandon EffeFts to Recover Bodies of Dead and Are Trying to Rescue the Living Imprisoned in She Wreok- 3oe.

Eome. Jan. 15.-Williare Marc5ni who returned here today from Ayezza.- no on board the train with King Vic tor Emmanuel declared that words were, iQSufficient to describe the hor- TOTS he had witnessed. The town had been absolutely leVelled. he said and those of it's populace who had escaped death in tine disaster. were now des- titute.
 King Victor Emmanuel told me /" said MT. MaTconi. That he had visited the scenes of all the earthquake dis asrers in Italy since he vas a child put t5au this one surpassed all others even including Iessina. The kins said the survivors of Avezzano were c!liy between two and three percent of Its population, while in Messira one thlrd of the people escaped''
 Rescue Work Being Pushed.
 The people of Avezano. according to Mir. Marconi, have abandoned their ef 1ofts to take the bodies of the dead rom the Wreckage and are giving thelr entire attention to trying to reee,1e the living who arc prisoners in the c,o- OTIS. The catastrophe was of such vast proportions. Mir. AIarcori a.ICe,I that no organization of men .,onJd possibly have done anything 70 :.iZq immediate relief, The people were in despair at their p0werlessness to rend- ed aid to those whose voices cried orr for assistance from their places Of a0- tombneDu
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16
Red Cross Aid for Earthquake suf-
 ferers.

Washington. Jan. I5.-The American Red Cross today decided to cable SEQ 900 immediately to the Italian Red Cross and to ask President Wilson, as head of the organization to issue an appeal Jo the people of the UnjteG States for funds t0 aid the eaEtfl-- quake sufferers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

Pope Benedict has opened negotia- tions with representatives of the na- tons at war with a view to procuring an extension of tho agreement for the exchange of wounded prisoners,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

While Crossing tho Railroad Traeks at New Park avenue, Hartford, last night Mrs. Anthony Orlander, A years old was struck by southbound ex- press train and so severely injured that she will nrohsAty die.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

Life savers rescued the crew of the schooner Gladys which was driven on the shoals off Dight, \. C., in a heavy storm.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

Efforts are being made by the Wash ingtOn Human Society to have laws enacted prohibiting the eXportation of horses and mules to the war
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

A threat that something will happen if Billy Sunday ever comes to Passaic x. J., was received through the mail by the chief of police there
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

Following the decision of Cuba to establish a coinage of it's own, the United States mint at Philadelphia eX- poets to obtain an order to make $2,- 09O,000 in Cuban silver coins,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

Kaiser Wilhelm has presented the Turkish Government with q series of motion pictures of German soldiers in battle along the wester front
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-16

The American Red Cross Ileadqua1t- CTS in Washington announced it will open a fund for ItatIian earthquake stuff fererS
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18
A BIT OF ADVICE
First-Don't Delay. Second Don't Ex
 pertinent.

If you suffer from backache; head aches or dizzy spells; if you rest poorly and are languid in the morning. if the kidney seeretions are irregular and un- natural in appearance. do not delay In such cases the kidneys often need help.
 Deans Kidney Pills are especially prepared for kidney trouble-they arc recommended by thousands Can kid ney sufferers desire more convincine proof of merit than the following statement
 James M. Cahill, stationary engineer, 241 Harrison St, Portland. oregon, says: Nothing has occurred to alter my high opinion of Doans Kidney Pills and I confirm my former endorse ment of them. l have been helped by Doan's Kidney Pills and believe that they have no equal for kidney and bladder trouble"
 Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simp- ly ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mr. Cahill had. Foster AIilburn Co. Props. Buff falo. N. Y.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

Marconi has only t4 men working out
 of the Seattle agency and 40 men have
 been laid off SO there is not much 1 steamhoating being done which shows
 how bad times are. Guess I will wait
 here until after New Years and then take run to California-nearly all the l Alaska bunch have gone down there never saw so much crime and thievery
 in my life, to murder a man out here is 1 a mere trife, and lives are being snuffed out every day and many of the
 victims are never heard of Burglars
 will walk into the house, kick you out and help themselves. They are busy all over the coast Thought sure l had
 mine the other night and was bidding 1 farewell to my sparks, but fate was the corner and my hostile friend beat | it. I thanked those fellows for their timely appearance-and now walk home
 nights in the middle of the street Saw Code. Arthur Nylander Code think, 1 Is looking for movie location and was looking over the field here Cooksie has his pool room here, in partners with Chas. Peterson. whom you know; doing a dandy biz and are content. Gilmore has offices in the Central building. but
 says things are punk for all the lawyers Frank Moore is working al Rutlers Abbey iS at Iaffe's. Snyder and Modini are with "See Me" Felix. Felix is do- ling well Wells is still at his place and Pike Fred Hanks is at Newark 1 N. j., at last accounts and was playing one of those big organs for the movies, |" Just now Is said to be director l in staging the Iron Trail" for the 1 Selg people" Fred says he is awful l Lonesome as he never sees an Alaskan 1 in those parts to cheer him up. "I see l lots of them myself and when I get
 better line on them will write The
 movies out here give about two hour
 shows for five and ten and they sure have swell theatres See all tho vaude
 villes and am aching to see Dave War 1 field. who was usher at Stockwells last
 time l saw him Have sure had a good if fellow could only wear off that. feeling of strangeness, somehow you
 auto rides with my brother Don't think I would want to live out here
 unless had machine. I enclose latest
 about Alaska R. R. It will be just the
 same as thought. They will just tap
 the coal for government use and let the
 balance of the track wait for several , years and if the democrats don't get all the money while in power the re- publieans will sure turn 1t down--as 2 they are buckine the whole proposition now Prominent democrats say road I has a swell chance to get through be- ] lore the demS go out of power. so guess I will also have to go to Seward
 and get in line By the time
 you got this suppose Nome inhabitants l will be in usual nutty condition, snarl- I ing and biting. etc. Saw Cader Powel ) the other day. also Andy Anderson and l Daly. Regards to all friends Say l fellow you ought to see the chicken: t out here,
 r FIRED"
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18
ROOM MAKING SALE.

Cut prices on all goods. Must have room for Spring Stock. Suits, Ladies and chiidrens Dresses, Skirts, Shirt Waists, Sateen and Silk Pettieoats, Stamped Goods. Wool and Velvet Hoods.
 Ticket with every s1.00 purchase on 64-inch table cover.
 MRS, J. WANGERS
 End Ave. opp. Court House.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

The Eagle motion picture show for tomorrow night will be Tannhauser which will be shown by special re- quest The play is q good one and the photography is of the hest and every one who has not seen this play should not miss this opportunity Many who have seen it before signify their in- tention of seeing it again
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

The base ball games Saturday night are causing more than usual interest this week because of the fact that this is the last scheduled game of the series and unless the Bears win ii will end the series
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

Hills Pharmacy have a guessing con test on the number of votes George James and Andy Anderson will receive in the coming senatorial election. The voting Is absolutely free and all ladies of Nome are urged to vote. Beautiful prizes will be awarded the winners.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

N $. Jolls secured some excellent pictures of the Moose Burden Handicap of the dogs in full motion. He is en- larging several of the views and in the enlarged state the features of the mushers can be easily recognized
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

Mrs. Bartlett announces that her her dancing class will meet every We'd nesday and Friday at K. K. hall from now on.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

The Heart of Mrs Robbins pleasing tale of social life will be the feature of the Dream four part program to- night and Saturday The additional numbers are The Transportation Me- thods of Japan and the Spider that lives in a Bubble, the latter being n study of insect life which is decidedly interesting. Tho Ranch Owners Love Making il comedy of funny situations closes the bill
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

Dave Trewilliger. one of the best known travelling men in Alaska. was recently married in Juneau to Mrs. May Brotherton
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

The Moose social last night is de- clared to be one of the most pleasant events given by that order during the winter. A record breaking attendance enjoyed the dancing and refreshments and the lady entrants who had failed to win a prize in the big Moose Burden race were awarded handsome loving cups The balance of the prizes were also bestowed where they belong.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

The Hon. Thomas Gaffney is reported
 to have left Solomon at A. NJ. with Nome. Mir Gaffney has been engaged on a tour of inspection in connection with his duties as government agent for the suppression of the illicit liquor traffic with the natives of this district.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

Chas Thompson says he should have more recognition in the Moose race was the first dog into Solomon while Charlie came in some time later
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

Ggloo No Pioneers of Alaska will give q smoker Saturday night. This function will be given in place of the Annual Banquet given each year here to- fore.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

A burden racing party is in contem-
 plation 10 Safety which will probably he run within the next two weeks.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

It Is reported that the nasal appen- him no little inconvenience.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18
NEWS NOTES

They do say that Elmer Reed is an excellent judge of "dawgs.'
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

The Bears and the Malamutes will practice tonight at Eagle Hall Time S30 r. NJ
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

New style dance Friday night. gym nasium, 8:30 p. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

The weather of the last few days has developed the lowest temprature of the winter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

One of the San Francisco dailes con- tains a long illustrated article devoted to the history and dog mushing ex- ploits of John Johnson, the one time winner of the All Alaska Sweepstakes. Johnson is in Frisco with the intention Of reproducing our great race for the edification of the visitors to the fair. The article states that Johnson values his team of Siberians at s3O,OOO and the combined dogs of his partner and him self. which will be used in the cxhibi- tion, total in value s50,000.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

Al Nicholson has received an inter- esting letter from Fred Weller in which Fred states his impressions of things outside. straight from the heart. Many of tho observations are of extreme in- terest as telling of things exactly as they are. We quote from the letter. which was written at Tacoma Dec. 2s. They are having the toughest times out here than in many years; you can buy a saloon out here for nearly noth- ing. In fact mono of them have the gall to ask you to buy. Nearly all the boats have been pulled off the inside passage run on account of slack business and
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18
WANTEo-oRoERs OF FREIGHT.

Maine Northwestern and rolling formerly would be pleased
  These the whether the position  Shippers requested
 
 
  All communications 10 reach Seattle l,
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-02-18

Augustine and kyer chocolates and Butter crisp at the Rose Candy Store. Weekly Nugget. only soc a month.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-04-08

Freeman Nelson, the son of Lyle
Nelson, wishes to extend his appre-
citation for the many letters and SYM
patty from his teacher, Miss +. v.
Johnstine and her pupils of Elwell,
which he has received since his unfor-
tunate accident couple of weeks ago.
He is able to get around the house
with the aid of crutches now.
Nelson Long of Riverdale has been
baling hay for Ed Ferris this week.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Rockerfellow, who underwent an
operation at Brainerd's hospital this
last week, is reported to be gaining at
present.
The students who have been spend
ing their vacations here will COM
mence their school duties again Mon
day.
Barney Snyder and family spent
Sunday with John Sullivan and fam
lily i'm Alma.
The people on Route A gave George
Ward an egg shower on Saturday. Mr..
Ward has only been on the route a
short time but has gained host Of
friends and the people are greatly in
hopes that he will remain on the route
until Eli Brown is again able TO take
up his work.
The men who are working on the
dredge have gotten as far as Mrs. c. l..
Bamborough's farm. They are doing
good work though it will be quite a
job to level down the dirt which has
been taken out of the ditch.
II. j. Hyde and wife, /
ley and family and +.
family attended the Sunni
vile Township Farmers
was held at Mr.. and Mrs =
home Thursday. About thirty - nd-
ed. Dinner was served. lothian Allen
of Alma gave them a very fine talk
which was greatly appreciated. Geo.
Ward of Alma also took dinner with
them.
Mr.. Richard, who has been living
with his family in the tenant house of
Fred Emsbury, better know "e
C. r. Moulton property, pass y
Friday morning at > o'clock aI.sl a
short illness of only few days. Mr.
Richard is a man well thought of by
his neighbors as he had been employed
among them. He leaves an aged wife
and two daughters and four sons to
mourn his loss. The funeral was held
on Sunday at o'clock at the house
and the remains were laid at rest in
the Riverside cemetery. The family
receives the deepest of sympathy of
their friends in their bereavement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-04-08

Alma where they will make their
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ellsworth spent
Thursday with the Robert Barnes fam
lily near Pompeii.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Naldrett and Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Reynolds were in It'll
AGA OH business Wednesday.
Mrs. Harvey Carr and mother, Mrs.
Harris, of near Maple Rapids spent
Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Wineland.
Mrs Zanter of Maple Rapids under
went an operation at St. Johns hospi-
tai this week. Her many friends here
will be glad to hear that the operation
was successful and she is gaining in
strength.
Mrs. Hugh Montgomery is visiting
friends in Grand Ledge this week.
Mrs. R. c. Dodge and Miss Ethelyn
Salisbury were business callers in
Owosso Thursday.
The fourth number of the Lyceum
course was given Tuesday evening at
the NJ. f. church by Wegner, the car
toonist.
Miss Ellen Otto of Ashley spent the
weekend with Mrs. Vera Martin.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Myron Everett of
Lake Odessa are visiting the latter's
brother, Fred Gruler and wife.
GAL EIGHT-RECORD ...... ...... ......
The Young Peoples class of the NJ
f. Sunday school met Friday even.
ing at the home of Miss Vera Martin
The regular business meeting was
he'd followed by a musical program
Warm maple sugar was served and 9
] fine time is reported.
Mrs. Irving Eagle was given a very
pleasant surprise last Friday wher
about twenty members of the M. +
, church met at TIE parsonage and gave
her an Easter shower. Light refresh.
ments were served, furnished by the
visiting ladies and good time enjoy.
ed.
About thirty members Of the f. &
A. NJ. and o. E. S. club met at the
Masonic hall Friday evening. Pedro
and other card games were INDUCED
in, after which refreshments wer,
served. This was the second meeting
this year and was thoroughly enjoyed
by all present.
Sylvester Franks died last Thursday
at his home south of Middleton after
an illness Of several weeks during
which time he suffered much pain
Death was due to tuberculosis of tn,
bones. The funeral was held Sunda!
at II o'clock at the U. E. church il
North Shade. Interment in the Payn,
cemetery. We extend our sympath!
to his Borrowing family and friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-04-08
TOWN LINE

Chester English and family have
moved on the farm where Lee Ray
craft has been living for the past few
years. Mr. Raycraft has moved on a
farm near Forest Hill. Mr.. Donavan
and family of Carson City have NOV
ed where Mr.. English has been living
on what is known to old settlers as the
Post property.
Levi Pritchard and his family are
reported very sick. They are under
the care of DR.. +. T. Lamb and a nurse
from Alma.
Donald Durham and John Hyde of
Alma spent Friday with the latter's
grandparents, H. j. Hyde and wife
Claiming Parson and wife of Alma
spent Sunday with his parents, Geo.
Parson and wife, who are staying with
their mother, Mrs. c. L. Bambor-
ough.
Frank Kirby of Arcadia is ditching
for Ed Ferris this week
Bert Mills and family of Port Ar
thur came here this last week. They
will live on Milton Veeder's farm for
the coming year.
Word has reached Frank Glow this
week that his daughter, Iva is very
sick in the hospital in New York and
there is not much hope for her recov-
cry. 1t was thought that she was on
the road to recovery. Iva was a girl
who was loved by all who knew her
and her many friends are grieved to
learn of her misfortune.
Mr.. Burns, who purchased Mrs Ed
Medler's property short time ago,
has bought Frank Church's II acre
farm so that it will join his farm 1t
is stated that his son will live there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dec Day was in Sagi-
nav on Wednesday.
Arthur Childs and wife spent Sun
day with her parents, Frank Webb and
wife.
Seymour Kritz has returned from
his trip to Portland and expects to re-
main in this vicinity for a couple of
weeks before he starts on his western
trip.
NJ. Secord of Alma was at the home
VI Ddiicy ohyuci vi holudy.
Mrs. George Bailey, who has been
living in Mrs. c. L. Bamborough's ten
ant house, went Saturday to live with
her daughter, Mrs. Walter Ferris, and
husband, who are keeping house on
Seymour Koutz's farm.
VIM. Carpenter Of Illinois has come
to work for Charles Anderson for the
coming summer.
VIM. Courier and wife of Forest
Hill, w Webb and wife of Riverdale
and VIM. Smell of Alma called on Geo.
Webb, who is very sick, Sunday.
! Mrs. James Porterfeld. who has
been in Ithaca and Shepherd visiting
relatives for the past ten days, re-
turned home on Tuesday. On Thurs
day they finished moving to Alma.
The telephone company had large
crew of men working their lines on
the State road this last week.
Mrs. c. Nelson of Alma spent Fri
day with her sister, Mrs. Louis Enger-
ham.
VIM. Stewart and wife of Forest Hill
spent Sunday with their grand daugh-
ter, Mrs. VIM. Way and family.
Alonzo Lutz, who has been staying
with Barney Snyder and Mrs. John
Snyder for the past few months, has
gone to work for o. l.. Paulus, for the
summer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-04-08
FARM HANDS FREE

Free of charge to farmers, help
paying own train fares. We supply
single farm hands, dairy hands and
married couple thoroughly experience
ed. Phone Main SOFA.
DIAMOND FARM HAND AGENCY
80 So. Canal ST., End Floor,
r. Diamond. Chicago, Ill
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-03-01

sci were clear of the war zone. Some
of them stayed up all night.
Although 1t was reported that the
New York's course was guarded by
British torpedo boats to the limit Of
the war zone, no such craft were seen
b., tiess aispsrd.
Ell Passengers Aboard.
The New York had 221 passengers
aboard. Thirty-one of them. mostly
women buyers for American business
firms, came from Paris to Liverpool
to catch the boat. They were de-
layed before reaching Liverpool, but
the New York was held at her dock
until they arrived. at the request Of
the American ambassador in Lon
don. On their way from Paris to
Liverpool. WHITTIER they had hurried
upon receiving word that the Eng
lish Channel would be closed, the
party reached Dieppe ten minutes
after the last boat had left for
Dover.
I'VE then hurried to the train that
took US to Havre, where we caught
a boat for Southampton" said Misc
Elizabeth Purcell, of this city. one uf
the number. THE .oont to Southamp-
ton left Havre at 1:s0 o'clock in the
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START SORTING
/. OF BUNDLE DAY"
GIFTS FOR POOR
Over 10000 Packages Are TO
Be Distributed Through
out the City.
TWENTY-FIVE VOLUNTEERS
SEPARATE THE ARTICLES
Police Turn Away Many Appli-
cants Until inventory Is
Taken.
TWENTY-FIVE VOLUNTEERS
SEPARATE THE ARTICLES
Bundle Day

OF all the days. a few we boast.
And those it seems we love the
most,
Ger all the grand old garden
State,
A newborn year we celebrate;
The births of George and Old
Abe, too,
Are ever honored through and
through.
The soldiers memorial and our
flags advent
Are times to which our honor
Is bent.
The call of freedom and labor's
great day
Are given due homage in a
reverent way.
To him who found this noble
land,
In memory great doth ever
otditds
And when our thanks we fain
release,
Then follows that of the
Prince of Peace.
OF all the days, just these we
boast,
They are the guest and we the
host.
Now once a day has come
anew,
70 show what man, for man.
will do.
Oh, needy brother, you draw
nigh,
This needs not for man to die.
Ten thousand needy, Of human
clay.
May welcome and hall this
BUNDLE DAY.
WIN. HUNTER MAXWELL.
104 Stratford place, Newark