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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16
CHRISTIAN SOCIETY NOTES

The meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association Sunday night
was OF an unusual nature. Mrs. B.
H. Roberts spoke of the great Indian
Pandita Ramabai, and
her work among the child widows
Of India. Mrs. Roberts presented the
great subject in an instructive man.
ner. Pandita Ramabai lived for
several years in the home of Mrs.
Roberts. The College quartet sang,
"A Little Bit of Love-" This meet
ing of the Y. M. C. A. will be long
remembered.
The Christian Endeavor meeting
Sunday night at the Union Church
was led by Kathyrine HARDWOOD. The
topic for discussion was, "Our En-
deavor Pledge" Miss HARDWOOD
spoke at some length on the sub
ject, and concluded with an appeal
that all members of the society be
more loyal to their pledge. The
meetings are increasing in interest
and a good meeting is promised all
who will attend.
The regular meeting OF the Young
WOmen's Christian Association Sum-
day night was led by Biddie Epilee.
She spoke on the topic, Keep
Watch" She presented the appeal
for keeping watch as it comes TO all
Y. w. G.. A. members. She told of
the many benefits Of the practice
and urged all TO adopt the custom.
An open meeting of the Volunteer
Band Sunday afternoon was led by
Doctor Raine. He presented the
subject, 'Tife's Problems" He
spoke of the many opportunities
presented TO the young people today
for service TO humanity. The advan-
tages and hinderances Of many call
ings were given and the conclusion
made that one of the greatest OPP
portunities for service is that of for
eign missionary service. The meet
ing did much to strengthen the pur-
pose Of the young people to spend
their life in foreign service for the
Master.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16
MY PURPOSE
To be strong in will,

To be strong in will,
To work, to seek, to strive, and not
to yield;
For these I live
ITO sail beyond the sunset and the
paths
OF all the western stars, until l die"
II may be the waves will wash over
the deck,
But l shall steer on.
II may be shall never reach the
harbor of my dreams,
But shall dream on.
The shores | seek | may not attain;
But faith remains my pilot still
Sail set, helm true, I pillow the wave.
And something e'er the end,
Some work of noble note or sacrifice
l yet may do.
Lucian o. Holman.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16
BIRTHDAY DINNER

Last Wednesday night Miss Elsie
Atzenhoefer and Carol Robbie enter
tanned a small party of friends at q
birthday dinner in the College Din
ing Hall on the occasion of their
birthdays which occurred close to-
gether. A festive time was spent
and a vote of thanks given to the
host and hostess. Those enjoying the
occasion were: Misses Susie HOlli-
day, Eta Boyer, Gwendolyn Scott,
Elsie Atzenhoefer, and Mae Todd;
and Messrs. Eccles, Fowler, Hunter.
and ROBBIE.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16
THE CLIO CLUB

As Mrs. Ernberg, who was to be
hostess had been called unexpected
ly out Of town the club met with its
president. Mrs. Roberts on the ninth.
II proved 10 he most interesting
meeting. Mrs. McAllister in giving
Current Events brought out some
rather unusual items of news.
Mrs. Van Wrinkles review Of Win
ston Churchil's book entitled A Far
Country was most excellent and
made the hearers feel that they
knew the book now although they
had not read il.
Three new members were voted In
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16
VARSITY VS.. COLLEGE

In the first basketball game OF the
season the Varsity men defeated the
College men by the decided score OF
65-7. From the opening Of the first
half to the close of the game the
Varsity showed superior ability and
training. The College men have had
very little practice together but
they give promise of being strong
team. With the showing which the
Varsity made in the first game. IL Is
to be expected that they will hold
their own with any team they may
go against. The lineup was:
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16
GEORGE WALLER BOOZE PASSES
AWAY

After long illness Mr.. Bogie pass
ed away Tuesday morning. Deem
Der IL at ten o'clock. He made q
heroic struggle for life having tried
other climates in hope Of overcom-
ing the dreaded tuberculosis with
which he was afflicted. but TO no
avail.
He was born February ~, 1877 and
lived the greater part of his life in
and around Berea. The funeral ser
vices took place at the Parish House
at 200 p. m. Wednesday conducted
by Mr.. Hudson and the Rev. Z. b.
English. His remains were placed
in the Berea Cemetery.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16
CHRISTMAS CAROL

NOEL will be given at the Chris
tian Church on Friday, December II,
The soloists will be: Soprano, Miss
Lucille Blazer; Alto, Miss Grace Cor
nelius; Tenor. William n. Hudspeth;
Bass, Carl T. McElfresh. A strong
chorus will assist.
Admission, Zoe and i5c. ADDS.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16

At the beginning Of The second
half, the entire lineup was changed
on the Varsity side; three men were
substituted by the College. While
the game was one-sided, il was in
teresting and furnished considera-
BILE entertainment for the large
crowd which had gathered at the
Y. w. C.. A. bazaar.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16

VIM. Crouch
letter Riddle Howard Whitaker
Mary Shaw
WHAT THE ACADEMY DEPART.
MENT MEANS TO OUR SOUTH
ERIN HIGHLANDS

By Edward Cook in Preliminary
Contest
Today I am speaking the senti-
ments Of thousands of my mountain
neighbors and kinsmen when
commend the Academy Department
OF Berea College upon its remarka-
BILE success in preparing and return
ing to their home communities
mountain boys for leaders in pro-
gressive movements.
People who have never been in
Appalachian America know very
little about the real conditions and
characteristics Of the people living
there. Writers on these subjects as
a rule, have been Of other states.
Today, we people realize that isola-
tion, bad roads, poor means of COM
munication, poor schools and poor
churches have kept us back while
some of the other states have been
rapidly advancing; but We see the
DAWN OF q new era.
For years the chief educators OF
our country did not recognize us and
our needs until President Frost
made the discovery. But today
shall not dwell upon the conditions
of our mountain field but will speak
of the wonderful work that is being
done by the Academy Department at
Berea.
Seventeen years ago, a friend Of
mine. a poor boy, with no money
and no education, was standing in
the kitchen of a backwoods noun
tain home when preacher placed
a hand upon his head saying. my
boy you ought to become a college
president" Today that boy stands
at the head of one of the most in
teresting institutions of our noun
tain region.
Out in the hills of Appalachian
America are ten thousand such boys.
They are just waiting the touch of
a friendly hand to waken and devel-
Op their talents: To this task OF
awakening and developing the Aca-
deny Department Of Berea College
has applied itself with remarkable
success. Other institutions share
extensively in the development of
better social, economic and relig-
ious conditions. Still others have
furnished teachers who can teach
and farmers who can really farm
but the one thing which our noun
tain communities have not as a
rule, and need most is patriotic
Christian leaders.
We feel that Berea Academy is
successful in a greater measure than
any other institution in developing
and returning her men to their
as efficient Christian
leaders. or all her graduates since
the year 1901 sixty-fiye per cent OF
those who have not pursued a longer
course OF study, are today ccmmun-
ity leaders in Appalachian America.
In response to the conception
which many persons have that we
people simply ignore lead
ership, allow me TO say that we have
always respected and followed
worthy leaders. Never in the his
Tory OF our country have we failed
10 respond TO their call. We an
swered the call in the struggle for
independence and in the war OF
1912, stood by Jackson at New Or
leans and by Commodore Perry on
Lake Erie; and the whole world
knows how we responded 10 Lin
coin in 1861.
Today the patriotic call Of our
hills is not for soldiers but for high
er social, moral and religious STAN
iards. Berea Academy is fitting her
men TO answer this call.
One of her men in OWsley county
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16

GORDON. THE RICHMOND TURK
EY MAN, IS RECEIVING TURK
EYS. TELEPHONE %. TURKEY
PENS, ESTILL AVE. HE PAYS
HIGHEST Cash PRICES.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16
NOTICE TO ALL PATRONS OF
COLLEGE LAUNDRY

The laundry will be closed on
day. Saturday deliveries
will be made on Friday, the cath.
Ad-26.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-16

GORDON, THE RICHMOND TURK
EY NAN, Is RECEIVING TURK
EYS. TELEPHONE %. TURKEY
PENS. ESTILL AVE. he PAYS
HIGHEST Cash PRICES.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-03
CONNIE MACK OPTIMISTIC,
Believes Athletics Will Again Capture
 The American League Pennant.

q have every reason to believe that the Athletics will again win the American League pennant. Though I have lost many of my veterans, in cluding the great Eddie Collins and Frank Baker, I am confident that my young twirlers will more than make good and that what remains of my 1914 team will be out there working like the champions of old"
 The leader of the American league champions will arrive at the training camp a few hours ahead of the squad that departed on Friday by water, and when the recruits put in their appearance at Jacksonville they will find everything in readiness for them.
 Connie is not the least worried about his team. He still has his old outfield, three veteran infielders and a promising youngster in Kopf, and this combined with an excellent corps of young twirlers, causes the all tao tician to smile. q may have lost Bender, Plank and Coombs, but Bush, Shawkey and Wyckof should be able to bear the brunt of the work and Bressler and Pennock will cer- tainly be of great assistance. I look for another splendid season for the Athletics,' concluded Mack.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-03
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
TRADING IN STOCKS WAS LIGHT
But Prices Were We'll Maintained in
 Better Known Issues.

New York; March 2-On the surface. at least, today's stock market appeared to ignore the latest turn to European events and its possible effect on the foreign trade of this country. Trad ing was very light, but prices were well maintained in the better known issues, some of the eastern railways gaining one to two points, with recessionS in the later dealings. SpecialtieS were increasingly prominent, especially mo- tor shares. but the utter absence of in vestment demand was again a strikin 2 feature.
 There was a renewal, on a moderate scale, of the recent selling for foreign account, chiefly in the bond division, and quoted values in some high grade issues showed concessions. Exchange markets were more steady, except on Germany and Italy, the better tone be- ing due, it was believed, to the Ger man-Austro embargo.
 In the final hour of the session there was a precipitate decline in the stock and four per cent. bonds of distnlers' securities. each breaking about five points. This was preceded by greater heaviness in the grain markets, which rallied slightly at the close
 The uncertain state of the copper industry was shown by the varying attitude adopted by some of the. pro- ducing companies in their dividend policies, one of which restored it's reg ular rate of disbursement, while others deferred action or made reductions In the steel trade, prices of certain spe- cialties were advanced.
 Erie reported gain in net for Jan uary of $3SS, 1000 and Canadian Pacific and Chesapeake and Ohio managed to cut operating expenses to the extent of yielding moderate net returns, but Seaboard Air Line reflected it's recent heaviness with loss of $2,000, ,000. New York Central was firm on its favorable statement issued after the close of yes- terdays market.
 London's markets were steady on inn provement in the ship labor situation and reduction of marine rates. Cana dian Pacific and Union Pacific reflect ed moderate inquiry.
 The local bond market was irregu- lar. speculative low priced issues de- clining sharply. Total sales, par value were $2.077, 900.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-03
NOTICE
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.

The Electors of the Town of Colum- bia qualified to vote in Town Meeting are hereby warned to meet in Special Town Meeting at Yeomans' Hall, in said Town, on Monday. March Sth. 1915, at two CD o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes. viz:
 First-To lay a tax on the ratable list of the Town last completed, as Of Oct. 1st. 1914, for the support of public schools. repairs of highways, conStruc- tion of state roads, interest on indebt- edness and other current Town ex- penses; to determine the rate per cent. of said tax. and fix the date at which the same shall become due and pay able.
 Second-To determine whether the Town will vote to procure d new fire proof safe adequate to contain all the Town records required by law to be kept in q fireproOf safe or vault.
 Third-To determine whether the Town will vote to procure a furnace for Yeomans Hall.
 Fourth-To determine whether the Town will authorize the Selectmen to lease YeOmans' Hall for public or pri- vate dances. or to make any special regulations regarding the use of said building.
 Columbia, Conn, March 1. 1915.
 DWIGHT A. LYMAN,
 FRED A ABELL, Selectmen of the Town of Columbia.
 mar3d
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-03

The New York Americans have of fered to pay 25,000 in cash to the Ath-
 letics for the release of Frank Baker, the home run king. Furthermore Col.
 partner, Capt. T. l.. Huston. have year. These figures, however have
 not appealed to Connie Mack who has | notified the Yankee owners that his price for Bakers release is $5O,000. thority of Colonel Ruppert.
 Yes, 1t is true that we have offered $25,00 for Baker," said Colonel Rup-
 pert, ''and we believe that his release isn't worth dollar more than that | sum. Mack, in a letter to us. says ] that he wants s50,O00. which is en- | tirely out of the question. In trying l to land Baker we are acting in good
 faith with New York fans, who are entitled to a winning team in the American league. If Mack says the 1 word he can have a certified check for S25,000 inside of half a day, and we will guarantee to sign Baker for S10,Oo0 a year as soon as we can get man to his farm in Maryland
 We decided to make this liberal offer for Baker after talking the mat ter over with Manager Donovan Baker would be a great drawing card at the | Polo grounds ins Yankee uniform and
 our team probably would make a much i stronger fight for a place m the first division But the fans, who deserve l the best we can afford. will not blame us for refusing to pay S50,000 for the l big batsman. If Mack doesn't reduce his price we will go ahead building up our team, and you can say that inside | of two years we will have a pennant | winner. We mean business"
 Several years ago Mack said that he valued his inf1eld, McInnis, Collins, Baker and Barry, at $10O,000 Mack got $50,000 for Collins. who will play second base for the White Sox this year. As he values Baker at a sim i liar price, what are McInnis and Bar ry worth? As a matter of fact, Baker, | in the opinion of baseball men, isn't ! valued at more than $2o,000, which is | the largest sum ever offered by a New
 York club for star player. Mack ! admits that he cannot pay as much
 as $10,000 a year to Baker. who is | bound to the Athletics by a contract
 calling for $4.500. Meanwhile the Feds
 are trying to induce Baker to desert
 organized baseball by offering a $1O, | 090 salary and $5,G00 in advance
 l Colonel Ruppert and Captain Illus
 ton paid more than $4O0 000 for the
 Yankee franchise. They purchased a
 weak ball team and must build a sta dium costing s500,000 before the sea
 son of 1916. They are entitled to con-
 sideration in their effort to provide a
 winner. It is not the policy of the | Yankee owners to ask for charity i They do not seek the releases of first ] class players for nothing. Their will i ingness to pay S25, 1000 for Baker should
 entitle thera to a square deal.
 1 The acquisition of Baker should ben eft the entire league, particularly the Athletics. Mack's figures, therefore
 will not meet with general approval | If he really needs Baker why not in
 crease his salary to the s1O,OOO mark i If Mack isn't willing to pay this amount he should allow Baker to earn i it as a. Yankee. in return for the ex- 1 tremely liberal offer made by New fork's- American league magnates
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-03
EMERALDS VS. BALTIC.
First Game of Series Toniaht-Scorer
 HeibeI Writes Letter.

The Baltic team meets the Elmer aids of Willimantic tonight in the first game of series of three at the Baltic A. C.. The Baltic team will lineup with the following players: Murphy of Taftville and Lynch forwards, w. MarIand, c. J. Cullen, All Cullen, Bar nett and Cornell guards.
 Scorer Heibel of the Baltic team in letter to the sporting editor corrects statement made by Manager Melvin of the Jewett City team. As scorer of the Baltic team I would like to cor rect statement made by Manager Melvin in regard to Baltic not playing JeWett City in Saturdays Bulletin. On November IS Baltic met Jewett City and defeated them by a score of Il to s 1-2, with the same lineup as they played DayVille. We arranged a return game in Jewett City for December 3rd and when Baltic got there they were told that Dayville was to play Jewett City.
 JOHN HEIBEL,
 Scorer Baltic A. c. Basketball team.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-03
MACK PRACTISING
 SHREWD ECONOMY.
Estimated That He Will Save Much on SaIaries-BeIieves He Can Re- build a Winning Team.

In spite of the fact that the Ath- letics won the pennant last year the ShibeS and Connie Mack, who own the club, were $60,OOO behind at the end of the campaign. Philadelphia fans failed to appreciate the once great baseball machine, for the paid attend ance figures were far below the re- ceipts of former years at Shibe park. In 1910 the Athletics. after beating the Cubs in the worlds series showed a net profit of more than $5G,000. The season of 1911 yielded another big surplus. while in 1912 when the Athletics failed to capture the pen nant, the owners of the club finished well ahead of expenses. It was the
 same thing over again in 1913 and when the last season opened the Shibes and Mack looked for addition al profits. The loss of $60, 900 there fore was bitter disappointment. and
 the owners of the club decided to adopt a policy that is attracting wide
 spread attention.
 Mach asked waivers on Bender, Plank and Coombs as a starter Ben
 der and Plank then jumped to the
 right. It is estimated that Mack
 saveed at least $12,000 in salaries by losing these men. Then he sold Ed
 die Collins to the White Sox for $50,
 900 these figures being confirmed by
 Ban Johnson and Charley Comiskey.
 Incidentally, Mack further reduced
 his payroll by getting rid of Collins
 salary which was said to have ex-
 ceeded $1O,000. Iajoe's $9!O00 com
 tract with the Cleveland Maps was
 so that the Shibes and Mack have
 wiped out the loss of 1914 and still have something left.
 If Frank Baker is sold to the Yan-
 kees or some other American league club owners of the Athletic will gather in more ready money, which will enable them to begin another championship race with financial prospects much brighter than they were in September. By weakening his team Mack has already aroused Phil adelphia fans in such a manner that they are beginning to display renewed interest in the future of the White Elephants. Mack has no superior | as a team builder. He employs a sys- tenn of scouting that cannot be beaten when it comes to digging up young
 players. He believes he can regain popular support by constructing an- | other ball club capable of winning premier honors. He is practising shrewd economy and he is bound to obtain the desired results in due time Mack is ready to dispose of Kak- | CT and evidently he believes that the departure of the big batsman will be l a good thing for baseball in Phil adelphia- With the Athletics batting | Baker and Collins it's a sure thing that the team cannot kill the Ameri- can league race by running away form the other teams in midseason The Mackmen assumed so great a lead last summer that interest in the other American league cities fell of l to an alarming degree. For that req son Mack believes that his new policy l will not only help his own club fin ancially but also will increase the 1 patronage of the other clubs in the Johnson circuit.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-03
nlar1d
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM.

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM missioners for New London County: We hereby apply for a transfer of license to sell and exchange spirituous and intoxicating liquors. ale, lager beer. Rhine wine and cider under the name and style of William Prokop & O., in the building at Central Ave, Town of Norwich, except in the rooms and apartments in said building, any part or parts of which are cut off or parti- toned in such manner as to form booths, side rooms, or retiring rooms. Our place of business is not located within two hundred feet in direct line from any church edifice or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any postoffice, public library or cemetery; Dated at 1915. William Prol1op, Konel1ne. Pro. kop, Applicants. We. the undersigned, are electors and taxpayerss owning real, hereby sign and endorse the foregoing. application of William Prokop & Co., for a license, and hereby, certify that said applicants are suitable persons to- be licensed pursuant to said applica.. March. 4 P: 1915. Charles J. Sanders. R. 2, Plaut. Adelard Morin. I hereby certify that the above named signers and endorserS are electors and taxpay- CTS, owning real estate, in the Town of Norwich. Dated at Norwich. this 2d day of March. A D. 1915. Chas. S. Ho1- brook, Town Clerk. marSW
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-03
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

The legal voters in town meeting in the Town of Bozrah are hereby warned to meet in the Hall of said Town on Monday, the Sth day of March. 1915, at ? o'clock in the afternoon, to determine if they will vote to rescind a vote passed at a previous meeting to lay & tax of fifteen mills upon the amount of the Towns grand list last completed, twelve mills to be applied for defrayinG the current expenses of the Town the ensuing year the other three mills to be applied in reducing the Towns in terest-bearing debt, and as there was nothing mentioned in the warning in reference to paying any part of said debt, it was thought best to call an other meeting of the voters to see if they wished to vote to rescind the pre- vious vote, and, if so, to vote to lay a tax on the Towns grand list last com pleted sufficient to defray the current expenses of the Town the ensuing year.
 Also, to determine if they will vote to lay another tax to raise money to be applied in reducing the Towns in terest bearing debt.
 Dated at Bozrah. the 2d day of March, 1915
 JOHN H MINER,
 NELSON L. STARK,
 JOHN F. BURNS,
 mar3d Selectmen.