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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27
CHEAPER FOR TWO PEOPLE
TO TRAVEL THAN ONE.

In the April Woman's Home Com
panion appears the first of a series of
articles entitled, "Made-in-America
Vacations" The plan is to describe
infinitely several trips which can be
taken this summer. The descriptions
are to include facts about expenses
and SO on. The idea is that, with o
ditions in Europe as they are, travel
in America will be greatly stimulated.
The author says that, generally speak
ing, two pearsons a travel proper
tionately cheaper than one. Explain
ing this point he goes n
For instance, in European plan no
tells, a room occupied by two costs as
a rule little, if any, more than when
only occupied by n person; in Amer
lean plan hotels, two will in most
cases be charged 81 a day, where the
rate for one person occupying a room
alone would be 81. On the sleeping
cars a lower berth will hold two people
fairly comfortably, and this cuts the
cost of that important item in half.
ed so frequently as tips) will reward
the porter for two people as s~aticfac-
torily as for one. On dining cars,
mostly a la carte nowadays, the por-
tons, are ample for two; the. same
may be said in general of restaurants,
except where meals are served at a
fixed price per person. A carriage
ride in a city costs just as much for
one as for two. There are innumerable
other items where travellers may dou-
BILE up to advantage, SO | think it is
not an underestimate to figure that
two persons travelling together, on
such a tour as this, "a probably cut
individual costs from $25 to $40 be-
low what the total would amount to
for one person proceeding alone"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ON HOUSING.

Passaic, N. j., Mar. 25.-Many
State and city officials, including SEN
ators, assemblymen, mayors and
health officers, as we'll as philan-
thropic, charitable and religious
workers from all sections of New Jer-
sey, have expressed their intention of
meeting in Passaic on May 81 and %,
the occasion being the Third Annual
Conference on Housing in New Jer-
sey, held under the auspices of the
New Jersey Housing Association and
the National Housing Association in
cooperation with the Passaic Board
of Trade.
The convention will bring to Pass
aic men and mt of national rep
atatlon, who will address the confer
ence and participate in the discussion
of the pressing problems of commun-
ity growth and welfare.
The housing movement is rapidly
assuming a role of tremendous i'm
portance in this country, although in
this respect England and GERMANY
have heretofore led the United
States. The former movement of
correction is being superseded by a
movement of constructive reform.
Communities are awakening to a real
ization of the fact that all the great
local problems, like those of higher
taxes, high death rate, real estate de-
velopment, efficiency in education and
employment, and the many heavy
burdens of corrective institutions,
are closely bound up with the housing
conditions of the people.
The city officials and Board OF
Trade feel that the housing problem
is one of the most vital questions af-
fecting the community, and, as a re-
suit, they not only invited the housing
convention to Passaic, but they are
doing their utmost to rouse a great
err interest in the movement, both 10
cally and throughout the State. To
further this purpose, arrangements
have been made for a thorough hous-
ing survey of Passaic, and this will
be completed in time for the report
to be presented during the conference
in May.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27
ARBoR DAY IN THE SCHOOL.

The custom of observing Arbor Day
has for many years had a strong
foothold in the school. That it is 8
worthy one there can be no question
and that the result of such exercises
in increased shade adornment in the
school grounds is often disappointing
is equally certain. Some of the mair
causes of failure to make trees live
are pointed out by the New Jersey
Agricultural Experiment Station.
The cheapest rec in the beginning
is one dug in the woods. Too often
however, such a tree is of undesirable
shape, its roots are apt to be few and
long rather than many and short, and
it is much less easily transplanted
than if it possessed a more extensive
system of roots. There is, moreover,
ample chance of drying between the
woods and the school grounds if the
tree is carelessly handled. Finally,
the Arbor Day tree or vine is too
often set in a hole just big enough
for it's roots, cut in the hard and IN
fertile soil of the school yard. Under
such treatment only the exceptional
tree can live at all.
The right kind of tree is well shap-
ed and this usually means that it
grew in an open place in the woods
where there was plenty of sunlight
on all sides. Where the tree is above
| inch in diameter, the indications
are that it has had the necessary
root pruning the previous year. This
pruning is accomplished by cutting
the roots 2 feet or more from the
trunk, and may be accomplished by
running a spade downward to its full
depth in a circle around the tree. The
result of root pruning is the forma-
ton of many new roots just within the
cut ends. These will be within so
limited a volume of soil that most
of them can be saved when the tree
is transplanted. During the trans
planting process. these roots should be
protected from the sun and wind by
covering or wrapping with burlap OF
straw.
The ground also should be prepared
ahead of time although this is not en-
tirely necessary. In any event the
ground should be well broken to a
depth of at least a foot, well fined,
and if naturally poor, should be en-
riched with we'll rotted stable manure
The pit where the tree is to be set
should be as large or larger than the
clump of roots, and around it should
be placed soil that has been broken
once at least during the previous
year. With proper irming of the
soil around the roots, the tree should
have a fair chance to make a salts
factory growth the first year.
1t may be possible to raise trees
for school and home planting on the
school grounds. A small nursery
might be laid out. April is the time
to plant nuts, acorns and most of the
other tree seeds. Nuts and acorns
that have been driving out all winter
are undesirable for planting. They
should be kept beforehand in moist
sand or sawdust, in a cool place; Their
they will be ready TO grow when
warm weather arrives.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27
Lincoln and the Birds.

One of the most interesting and pa
thetic Incidents of which | have ever
read or heard is connected with the
memory of Abraham Lincoln.
In company once with some other
candidates who were out on a political
campaign he saw in the woods near
the close of the day some baby birds
that had been blown out of their nest.
Asking to be allowed to get down
from the carriage, which passed on
ahead, Mr.. Lincoln picked up the tiny
creatures and restored them to their
little home. On reaching the inn he
was asked the cause of his delay and
a~stonished his hearers by telling them
of his humane act, declaring that had
he not returned the brides to their
mothers care he could not have
slept that night.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27
BIRD DAY A FEATURE
OF AMERICAN LIFE.

Bird day, the American states Off
cial recognition of the debt we W to
the feathered beings which protect
the crops on which our lives depend,
S becoming more and nor an annual
feature of our national life.
May 4 is the day chosen by many
states for their Bird day. The date is
a good one, for on it was born John
James Audubon, the immortal lover
of birds and depicter of their ways.
The Audubon societies named for him
encourage in every possible way the
celebration of Bird day, and they have
1een active in inducing governors of
states to proclaim Bird days. In
some of the northern states May A is
a little early for the outdoor exer-
cises that are peculiarly appropriate
for Bird day, especially when chill
dren take part in them, SO later dates
are chosen. Some of the more south
ern states have selected earlier dates.
In a pamphlet on Arbor day and
Bird day prepared by the state OF
Kentucky appears the following:
How shall we go about preparing
the children for a Bird day exercise?
We must go to the birds themselves,
observe them and get the children to
observe them. Go with the children
as much as possible. Start with
some we'll known bird, such as the ro-
bin or song sparrow, and prepare a
list of questions to be answered from
observation.
Answers should be compared. There
will be many mistakes to correct at
first, but the work will rapidly i'm
prove. After a few birds have been
studied in this way under the direc-
tion of a teacher or of some one who
is a little in advance of the others
each one can take up the subject for
himself following the general order
of description indicated by the ques-
tions given. A bird manual would
soon be needed by every little group;
also an opera glass.
The exercises of bird day should
consist of essays about birds, based
upon results of observations. Write
about individual birds as if they were
persons of our acquaintance. Essays
giving any facts about particular
birds, showing their ways of Life, hab-
its, dispositions, their songs as learn
ed by observation, have peculiar in
terest and value. Recitations from
literature, both prose and poetry, are
very appropriate.
The teacher as we'll as the children
will have begun a lifelong study that
increases in interest and beauty. The
little child and the old mar may heap
UP these riches, and nothing but death
itself can rob them of it, and perhaps
that cannot.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27
Freckle-Face
Now is the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots.

Do you know how easy it is to re-
move those ugly spots so that no one
will call you freckle-face
Simply get an ounce of othine,
double strength, from Thos. F. Craw-
ford, or any druggist, and a few appli-
cations should show you how easy it is
to rid yourself of freckles and get a
beautiful complexion. The sun and
winds of February and March have a
strong tendency to bring out freckles,
and as a result more othine is sold in
these months. Be sure to ask for the
double strength othine, as this is sold
under guarantee of money back if it
fails to remove the freckles.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27
HUBIN'S NEW PLEASANTVILLE
THEATRE

Big crowds the past week. Fine
programs of the newest and latest in
high-class photo play moving pictures
were to be seen at Hubin's Theatre
on the Day and Night Screen. Man
ager Howard Fox is doing everything
he can TO make Hubin's Theatre a big
success and he has nicely succeeded.
The coming week, beginning Monday
afternoon, March 20, a big show is
booked each and every afternoon and
evening. Go to Hubin's Theatre any
time and you will always see a nice
audience of ladies, gentlemen and
children, who come. way always
pleased at che fine exhibition of NOV
ing pictures.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27

Children who are delicate. feverish and
Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They
cleanse the stomach, act on the liver, and are
recommended for complaining children. A
pleasant remedy for worms. At all Drug
25c. Sample FREE. Address A.. S.
Leroy. N. Y.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27
HEALTH PROMOTES HAPPINESS

without health, genuine joy is i'm
possible; without good digestion and
regular bowel movement you cannot
have health. Why neglect keeping
bowels open and risk being sick and
ailing? You don't have to. Take
one small DR.. Kings New Life Pill at
night, in the morning you will have
a full, free bowel movement and feel
much better. Helps your appetite
and digestion. Try one tonight
adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27
HOSPITAL.

For Injured, sick, manned, halt,
loose joint, rattle kneed, pouty, house
maid knee, and rundown Watches and
Clocks, 55 North Main Street. Phone
129X, or posal will bring Ambulance
and Surgeon. C. A. Beitel, Watch
maker and Jeweler. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27

Everybody's friend-Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil, the great household rem
edy for toothache, earache, sore throat,
cuts, bruises, scalds. Sold at all drug
stores. 25c and 50c.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27
ALI THE INVIGORATING WHIFF
OF THE PINE FOREST!

How it clears the throat and head
of it's mucous ailments. 1t is this
spirit of Newness and Vigor from
the health-giving Piney Forests
brought back by DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. Antiseptic and healing. Buy
a bottle to-day. All Druggists, 25c.
Electric Bitters, a Spring Tonic.-adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-03-27

For call the news all the time" of
Pleasantville, read The Pleasantville
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09
ILL, HANGED HIMSELF
Patrick Murphy, 2s, Shielded When Despondent Because Unable to Work

Patrick Murphy, who mas resided for some time past with his brothers and sisters at S1 Card street committed suicide by hanging in a barn near his home early Monday morning.
 He was only 2S years old and had Sust recovered from a serious illness He had for this reason been unable to undertake any steady employment and seemed Respondent and melancholy.
 No particular thought was given to his mental state however, and Sun day night the other members of the family retired about Il o'clock, ad- nonishing him to put out the lights when he went to bed
 In the morning he was missing and q search resulted in finding the body of the young man swinging from Q rafter in the karn. A ladder had been placed against a window he had evil Sentiy climbed up this and thus tied a rope from the rafteT through a slip moose made in an old undervest tied about his throat He then apparent fv. leaped from the latter, suffering a drop of four of five feet which must have caused death almost instantane- onsiy.
 Lieutenant Killourey and Officer
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09
AeeRIEvED TAXPAYERS.
Seek Reductions in Assessments From Board of ReIief-Eieven Complaints Heard at Mondays Session.

At inc second meeting held by he Board of Relief in the town building Monday afternoon, Attorney Charles A Capen requested a reduction of $4OOC on his strong's court property which is srand-listed at S22,10I. but winch Attorney Capen Is willing 10 olspose o4 for S16.000.
 Martha, Chichester asked for a. $50c reduction on property at 145 High street. which she said cost $SoeO but would sell for s250o.
 Charles I.arrabee sought a reductlon in windham Center property valued al S2300.
 A Monast stated that he would like $40 taken off the listed value of his property on Main street.
 Truman R. L4add asked for a re- duction of $16,o10 on his properCy on Main street, known as the Sadd oieck valuation of the building S25,VOO, lano $t3.e80. Mir. Sadd said he would sell for $35, 600 and that his rental netteo him only $4,563.5o.
 Allison B. I.add requested a reduc- ton of $1190 on land and buildings III Chestnut street and Lewiston avenue valued at SS690.
 Samuel Bonin petitioned for a. re- duction of S225 on a $5,500 assessment on three houses on High street.
 Miss Myrtle Cunningham in behalf of the Associated DeStists, requested a reduction of S100 on furniture Of the firm which was listed at $500
 John F. Began wished $100 deducted for land purchased by the city for this amount last year and never taken from the amount of the original as- sessment.
 Frank McC1ary complained that he was assessed for two lots In White more park. which he did not own.
 Annie Began, made inquiry relative to an increase of $20O over previous as- sessnent on property owned by her at , Godfrey street.
 The board adjourned until February F, at 10 a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09
Short Para graphs.
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Death of Former Pestn aster Franci- E. itzpatrick-Senior Class Honore Announced,

Francis F. Fitzpatrick. formerly postmaster a t Stafford Springs died a' his home here Saturday night as tn result of d cerebral hemorrhage sUs tained about a week ago. MT. Fitz patrick had been employed as usual in his newsroon1 during the day of Feb. 1st and after going home in the evening was stricken. He never fully regained consciousness and grew steadily weaker until the end. He came to this town when a young man and for a time was employed in va rious. capacities in the local woolen mills. For several years he has con ducted q newsrooTn and stationer store. He has held a number Of pull lie offices He was postmaster for fOu- years, having received his appointment under the second Cleveland admins tratiou. He was first selsctmen of tn town of Stafford in 1913-1914. He ha' been member of the court of bur gesseS and held other minor publi offices. For the past Is years he has been chairman of the democratic town committee. He was one of the char ter members of Stafford council Knights of Columbus. Mir Fitzpatrick had many Gl1eable qualities and his outspoken frankness in all matters was one of his strong characteristics. He never minced words in relating thing as they appeared to him, whether
 pleased his hearers or not.
 In addition to being a good citfz
 he was particularly devoted to hi. family and he though on sacrifice on his part too great for SheIr welfare.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09
Brief Mention.

Arthur Kelley spent Monday in Boston.
 Attorney r. J. Kelley was in Hart ford Monday.
 Rev W. r. Buck of Stafford was a local visitor Monday.
 Mrs. c. F'rese of Amston spen* Mon day with local friends.
 Miss Esther Eisenberg is spending a few days in Rockville.
 Miss Julia Corcoran of Norwich, spent Monday in this city.
 Mrs. Ellen Morrison has returned from q weeks stay in Hartford.
 r. O. Sissons has as his guest his daughter. Miss AIyra Reed of Boston.
 1Lr. and Mrs. Fred Yeomans has returned from a visit in Worcester.
 Mrs. N. Hurley of Providence is entertaining Miss N1arguesite Cotter.
 Mrs. H. McGorty of Abingdon is t guest of her brother, A. N. Waugh
 w E. Jackson and T. F. Downin. members of the state police were i New London Monday.
 F. C. White of Ho1yoke called o7 friends in this city Monday on hi way to Fall River, Mass.
 Mrs. James Kelley and daughter have returned to New York after a weeks stay in this city.
 Norman E. Griggs of Springfield is spending a few days with Mir and Mrs. Dewey A. Griggs of Bridge street
 Dr. C. M Hathaway who has bee visiting at the home of his fother / NJ. Hathaway, has returned to Hart ford.
 James Courtney who spent Sunda. in this city with his daughter, Mrs ames Hurley returned to Boston ol Monday
 NIT. and Mrs. E. Q Perry, who spen the latter part of last week at the. summer home in Mansfield. have re turned to New York.
 Mrs. T. F. Downing who has beer with her sister, Mrs. J. L. Ferguso of this city for the past two weeks rc day.
 Mrs. Everett Terrence who has been 8 patient at a private hospital in this city for the past eight weeks has suf- ticienLE recovered to return to her home in Holyoke
 WIlmantic people who were in Hartford Monday, many of whom at tended the Automobile show, included Louis Zechiel, P J. Danahey, Mrs. A. D. Spellman. William Segar Arthur WaShnurn, Miss Mary Lee A. $. Peck ham, Mir. and Mrs. E. T. Smith, l.. B. Lincoln, Miss Helen Brown. T. J. Waits
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09
Lay in a Lot of it

topic was What Will Improve Our Prayer Meetings2
 Gift from Glass.
 Miss kingsley's Sunday school class gave her a surprise party Saturday evening and presented her a picture of the class. Those present were Miss Ruth Trail Miss Fannie Chapman, Miss Katherine Paine, Miss Hattie York. Miss Daisy Gottschalil, Miss Anna Fletcher and Mrs. Gladys Kill patrick. Sandwiches, salads, pickles and cake were served.
 Miss Daisy Gottschalk, who teaches in Mansfield, spent the week end at the home Of her parents.
 4 party consisting of Miss Fannie Cha apman, Miss Mary Wells. Miss Anna. Fletcher, Miss Katherine Paine, Miss Hattie York, Miss Ruth Trail, Charles Sawyer and Joseph BroadhOrst went to Mystic Thursday evening. where they were entertained at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Buddington. Mir Bud dington was a former pastor at the Baptist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09
FUN NERAL.
Sarah Nj. Perry sisaon.

The body of Sarah M Perry Sisson. which was brought from Tenahy, N. J., on the morning train was taken in charge by Funeral Director Jay M Shepherd.
 A comu1ittal service was read at the grave by Rev. c. L. Adams of St. Paurs Episcopal church. Burial was in the family vault in the Windham ceme- tRrV
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09
ne LIBERYY BELL -I
HISTORIC LIBERTY BELL SENT
 A.

Philadelphia, Feb. S--It is expected that an ordinance will be introduced in the city council during the week of Feb authorizing the taking of the famous Liberty bell to the Panama Pacific exposition. It is proposed to take the bell from Independence hall to the Pennsylvania building at San Francisco. This state building will be dedicated on March IS. The exposition opens on Feb. 20. Saturday, Sept 4,
 which is the day preceding the ami
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09
Fractured Hin.

Charles Hinchey of POS Main street, slipped on the ice near the fair grounds Sunday and fractured his right hip. He was taken to St. Josephs hospital in the ambulance and is resting com fortably. MI. Hinchey's case is ren- dered moro secious by the fact that he has been very i'll with pneumonia and Sunday was the first real outing he had taken for some weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09

opening engagement Monday evening at the Ioomer Opera, house. The play produced was Charles KleinS The Lion and the Mouse Miss Marion Johnquest ably interpreted the role o1 Shirley Hossmore and received ade- qUate support from the rest of the company.
 Moving pictures and vaudeville were run between the acts.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09

versary of the first meeting of the 1irst Continental congress. has been designated by the Pennsylvania Pan- anna Pacific commission as Pennsyl- Nania day at the exposition The his torlc bell has been on several trips of national interest, but if 1t is taken to San Francisco on special train under special guard and accompanied by Philadelphia officials it will be the longest and most risky trip yet at- tempted.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09

Resides his wife he is survived by nine children, Misses Mary, Margaret, Agnes Celia, Helen, IIilda, J ohm, Fran cis and Robert Fitzpatrick. all living at home He also leaves two sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Ellen Fitzpatrick of Stafford Springs, and one brother. Martin Fitzpatrick. Of Providence. Had Mir. Fitzpatrick lived a few days more he would have been g years old, nav ing been born Feb. 20, 1856.
 Senior Honor Pupils.
 The lonors, of the senior class at the Stafford high school were an noUnced on Monday. Miss Hattie Cooper ranks highest with an aver age of S5.1. Miss Ruth Andrews is next, her average being S5.5. and Der nard Mullins third. His standing is S3.9. According to the standing Miss Cooper will be valedictorian and Miss Andrews saIutatortan.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09
Episcopal Mems Club Meets.

The newly organized Mems club of St. PauPs Episcopal church held it's first meeting in the Parich house on Monday evening. A get-together SO cial and smoker was enjoyed. Plans were made tQ hold the regular meet ing the first Monday evening of each month.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-09

eassy stomach. They cleanse your Liver and Bowels of all the sour bile, toLi gases and constipated matter which is producing the misery. A Cascaret tonight will straighten you out by morning-a 10-cent box keeps your head clear, stomach sweet, liver and bowels regular and you feel cheerful and bully for months.