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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-03-19
News From jeff.

uoS opeCldlly prepared DldllkS Dy
the State Board of Agriculture
for obtaining reliable crop and
live stock statistics annually.
This same bill makes it mis-
demeanor for assessors to under
value property knowingly.
The bill creating a commission
of five to look after the needs of
the blind of the state has passed
both houses and only awaits the
Governors signature before be-
coming a law. A complete reg
lister is to be secured and the
blind are to be taught trades
and an employment bureau es-
tablished.
The negro farmers of Missouri
are to receive an appropriation
of $4,000 to be used along agri-
cultural lines in their behalf.
The House has passed the anti
saloon II o'clock early closing
and screen bill. 1t is a good law,
and may go through the Senate,
but the chances are slim.
The bill providing for auditing
the books of all state institu-
tions, state, county, city and
township officials once in four
years has passed the House and
will become a law. 1t is a good
law and will save no telling how
much to the taxpayers.
The bill to have a free course
of agricultural at the five state
normals has passed the House
and the indications are it will be-
come a law.
Another dry bill passed by the
House provides that where a
county has voted twice on local
option and goes wet or dry an
other election cannot be held for
eight years.
The bill providing for a state
fire marshal is too dead for res
direction.
The Senate has passed what is
known as the fire insurance rat
ing bill.
At this time it looks like the
Rural Credits Bill will become a
law. Col. Fred Gardner is back
Of the measure, and it is charg-
ed his aim is to benefit thereby in
his race for governor, especially
among the farmer element.
A bill disbarring dishonest law
yers passed the House with lit
tie opposition.
The anti-nepotism bill intro
duced by Rep. Settle, republican
of st. Louis, prohibiting office
holders appointing any relative
as his assistant, clerk, etc, was
loaded down with farcial amend
ments and killed in short order
as it should have been. 1t was
a political measure from repub-
lican standpoint.
Hon. Cornelius Roach, Mis-
souri's popular and efficient sec
retary of State, will be a candi-
date at next years primary for
governor. There is no question
but that he will be a strong and
aggressive candidate and would
make an acceptable executive.
He is strong all over the state,
and would come to the discharge
of the duties second to none of
the candidates mentioned as re-
CARDS competency, efficiency and
a thorough knowledge of every
requirement.
The Machine Senators under
the inspiration of party bosses,
have passed a bill practically do
ing away with the primary cleo
tion, restoring the boss manipu-
lated convention. This largely
is the work of John F. Morton,
senator elected to represent the
Eighth District. His people are
roundly kicking him for violat-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hicks
announce the birth of a daugh-
ter, Mildred Louise, Wednesday,
March 10, 1915.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-03-19
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been is.
sued to:
Ray Miller. .,.......... Odessa
Ella Smart. ........... Odessa
Arthur C. Brockert. .... Hodge
Wilma B. Daugherty Wellington
John Martens. ..,...C .Concordia
Ella Schlesselman. .Concordia
John F. Jackson. Higginsville
Matte Lee Oliver. Higginsville
Perry A. Tatom. .Higginsville
Myrtle Becker 81. .Higginsville
The National Highways Asso-
citation, the National Old Trails
Association, and the Automobile
Club of Southern California pro-
poses to run a trans-continental
tour over the Old Trails route.
leaving New York the middle of
June. Lexington may be pretty
much on the map this summer.
The total amount of copper
produced in the United States
since 1845 is 18,857,476,91O
pounds, according to the United
States Geological Survey, the
largest production in any one
year being 1,243,26S, ,72O pounds
in 1912. The production in 1845
was 224,0O0 pounds.
Mrs. Louis Stuiber returned to
her home in Jefferson City Sat
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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-03-19

Mrs. Louis Stuiber returned to
her home in jefferson City Sat
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
90 LABOR TROUBLES
 RESULTED IN STRIKES
In State of conneetieut-Is Report to
 Labor commissioner Hyde.

For the first time since the recent labor troubles began in this state an official statement was made Tuesday of the number of strikes which had occurred. Labor Commissioner Will lam S. Hyde said the reports which had reached his office showed that the5~ had been in the neighborhood of 90 strikes in Connecticut.
 The commissioner added that al. the strikes had been practically set. tied with the exception of the one in Meriden.
 As the commissioner understood the situation, the strike at the Pratt & Whitney company plant had no long, CT had practical existence. One of the strikes, which at the time looked serious, occurred in New Haven coun- ty, and was broken up by strike breakers. He said there were no la bor disturbances now in Bridgeport though there was a rumor of discon- tent among the machinists.
 The information in Commissioner Hyde's possession was secured by the special agent of his department. Since Orson F. Curtis was appointed to that position, he has been making an in- vestigation of the strike sitution ir the state,
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of nations, who sLa!l agree to the fol- lowing:
 l. The establishment of an inter national tribunal or world court which shall pass on all Justiciable questions arising between nations.
 2. The establishment of an inter- national tribunal to be known as council of conciliation which shall pass on all -justiciable questions, that Is. questions which cannot be set of law and equity.
 3. The signatory powers to use forthwith their joint economic and military forces against any nation goes to war, or begins acts of hostility against another of the signatories, without first submitting its quarrel to court or board of arbitrators, as provided in sections 1 and 2.
 1. The adoption of a code of inter national law through a series of inter national conferences.
 The Independence hall proposals contain no provision for enforcing the verdict of the arbitrators. Under the proposed plan any nation that is dis satisfied with the decree may go to war without fear of adverse action on the part of the league. It is understood that the referendum of the Chamber of Commerce was sub mitted as the result of the active in lCISSI O1 I1GEDSII D. I1OdSlOll, nSIl known as a leader among advertising men, and Edward A. Filene, head of the Filene stores in Boston, Mass. Both of these men are charter members of the league to enforce peace. Mir. Houston is a vice president of Doubleday, Page & company, publish CTS of The Worlds Work. and is the president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World.
 United States Take Initiative. MT. F'ilene is the chairman of the committee whose recommendations form the basis of the referendum in question. These recommendations are: That the United States take the initiative
 1. In bringing about a conference among neutral nations to define and enunciate rules to give protection at all times to life and property upon the | high seas.
 2 In joining with other nations in | the establishment of an international | court to pass Apon international dis l putes, where the questions can be set | tied according to legal or equitable | principles.
 8. In joining with the other nations
 in council of conciliation for the set | clement of questions that cannot be l settled by an international court. f. In joining with other nations ir l an agreement to bring concerted eco-
 homie pressure to bear upon any na- | tion resorting to military measures
 without first submitting it's differences
 to a court or council of conciliation. ,. In joining with other nations ir 1 an agreement to use concerted mili-
 tary force in the event of the failure ot
 desist from military operations, as pro- | vided in the foregoing sections. 6. To bring about the adoption of a | code of international law.
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Leacue of Nations,

The proposals of the league to en- force peace, referred to in Mir Taft's communication, which were adopted at the Independence hall meeting, are:
 That the United States join a league
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
127 POWER LAUNDRIES
 IN CONNECTICUT
Did $2,1o8,o11 In Work-Paid $1,o55,
 951 in Wages.

There were 127 power laundries in Connecticut in 1914, of which eighty four were in cities having an esti- mated population of 10000 or more, as follows: New Haven. IS; Hartford r; Bridgeport 8; Waterbury '; Danbury, :; Meriden, 4; New Britain, 4; New London, 1; Bristol 3; Norwich 8; Seamford 3; Middletown, 2; Torring- ton ?: Willimantic 2; Ansonia l; and Naugatuck 1.
 The statistics cover the entire state, and separate figures are given for the above named places in cases where this can be done without disclosing the operations of individual estab- lishments.
 A comparative summary for 1909 and 1914 shows the number of Iaun- dries in the state to have increased from 95 to 127. or by 33.7 per cent, during the five-year period. All branches of the industry show consist ent gains for 1914 as compared with 1909. In the order of their import ance, from a percentage standpoint the increases for the several items rank as follows:
 Horsepower. 71.6; capital. 671: materials, 66; services, 54.S; salaried employees, 52.1; amount received for work done, 48.S; wage earnings, 32.7; and proprietors and fire members 23.8
 The capital invested, as reported in 1914 was s1.454,961. gain of s5s4.- 394, or 67.1 pc rcent. over $87O,567 in 1909. The average capital per es- | tablishnent was approximately $11,- 900 in 1914 and $9.00O in 1909. The cost of materials used in 1914 was $40S,401, as against $246. .066 in | 1909, the increase being $162, ,S35; or 1 66 per cent.
 | The census inquiry does not include | amounts paid for merchandise ex- | penses, such as rent of offices, royal l ties, insurance, ordinary repairs, ad- 1 verttsing, travelling expenses, or al- l iowance for depreciation. Salaries and wages in 1914 amount | de to $1.055.951, and in 1909 to $6S4,- 373, the increase being $371,578. or | 54.3 per cent.
 In 1914 the number of proprietors
 and firm members was 125. as com- | pared with 101 in 1909 the increase 1 being 24 or 23.S per cent, while the number of salaried employees increas- | ed from 96 in 1909 to 145 in 1914, or l by 42.1 per cent. The average number | of wage earners was 1913 in 1914
 and was 1.441 in 1909, the increase be-
 ing 472. or 32.7 per cent. l The amount received for work done which is regarded as the product oi | the establishment, was $2,108,O11 ir 1914 and $1,416122 in 1909, the in-
 crease being s691,Sss, or 4S.9 pel | cent.
 Generally speaking the figures fo, the cities given in the summary
 show increases consistent with those
 for the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
Changes c. William Grant Remembers.

During the first years of the Civil war when regiments were leaving for the front. a party of young people, C.. William Grant of the Canterbury turn pike among them, living in Blissville, in the town of Lisbon. went to the rail- road near the tunnel above Taftville to sing as the soldiers came down from the Massachusetts line. They car ried a melodeon. and boys and girls sang army songs with so much en- thusiasm that the soldiers asked the trainmen to stop the train in order that they might salute in return. It became a custom to stop trains con- taining the regiments as they saw the group of young people. MT. Grant re- members the names: Lydia, Helen and George Waters, Sarah and Henry Irons, Zebulon Robbins and his sister Lydia, Ellen and Adam Freestone and Miss Dunnigan.
 At that time there was not a house between St. Mary's cemetery and the Occum line. The only house in Taft vile was a farmhouse and where the Ponemah mill now stands was a big apple orchard.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
NORWICH TOWN
Mrs. William M. Jumbro Gives Inter esting Talk on India-C. William Grant Recalls Days When Boys and Girls Sang to Civil War Soldiers.

There was an unusually large at tendance Wednesday afternoon at the annual meeting of the First Congre- gatfonal Lathrop Memorial Foreign ports from president and secretaries and election of the same officers for the coming year. A side issue was the vote to unite with the churches in the city in the support of Miss Payne, a teacher at Pleasant Hill, Tenn.
 Mrs. w. M. Zumbro made the next hour pleasant as she gave a realistic description of the social life of South ern India. She touched upon the con trast between Ceylon and India, be- fore the rainy season the country sides are dry and parched. In journey of five hours from the coast to Madura many new impressions are gained. At every station are crowds of hurrying people. life, color and movement like a kaleidoscope.
 The home life of the missionaries in that station and their far-reaching in- fluence was described. The home of President and Mrs. Zumbro is always
 open to the students of the colleges; 1; it was shown plainly how that home
 is part of the college. In many help full ways the wants of the boys are
 met; they are welcomed socially. She described New Years when the house is full all day, families coming; also companies of people with bands of l music. There are official calls and
 many church meetings to attend. Ill the hills is a school for the chil- 0ren of the missionaries, who can thus be kept away from the heat of the plains. If 1t were not for this school the children would be obliged to be
 sent to this country. The faithfulness of servants. the visits of tourists, the breaking down of caste, were parts of the talk. In closing Mrs. Zumbrc paid a glowing tribute to the boys who are so anxious for an education, and their self-denying parents just as de- sirous for their good.
 A rising voote of thanks was given | Mrs. Zumbro for the pleasant glimpses of the home of her adoption and of the work which is so successfully being | carried on
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
TroIIeymen Feast on Venson in Union HalI-Kine's Daughters Hold Fancy Article Sale-Notes-

Gathered around the festive board in their rooms in Union hall. Wednes- day evening, the local trolleynen of Division 262 enjoyed one of their pleasant gatherings of the year when they feasted on venison with all the f1xings and comforts of home which was served to about 50 trolleymen and a few invited guests. The com nlittee in charge spared nothing and two tables were set, one at o'clock for the day men and another at 12 o'clock for the night men.
 The deer prepared for the occasion were only recently killed in the vii cinity of Mohegan Hill, two in num- ber by a trolley car. The venison was cooked by a Taftville cook and when served steaming; hot received a big ovation. The delightful evening en- tertainment and supper were through the efforts of Irving Cruthers, chair man, Ernest Leonard, Arthur Jack son and Walter Donovan, who were the hosts of the evening and they saw to it that every one was well taken care of.
 During the evening excellent music was rendered by Herbert Smiths or chestra.
 Seated at the head of the table was Oscar Christianson. president of the local order, who with several others responded to we'll chosen toasts Numbered among the invited guests were delegates from New London and other places.
 Following the supper and speaking music and a smoker was enjoyed and the affair broke up at a late hour,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
H.UTo LICENSE SUSPENDED
 FOR FIFTEEN DAYS In Case of Charges Sengman of Oc- eum-By Secretary of State.

At hearing in Hartford Tuesday before Secretary of State Burnes, Charles H. Sengman of Occum was charged with passing a trolley car, which was discharging passengers, at an excessive rate of speed in the cen ter of Norwich on November 29. Sengman told the secretary that the car was standing at a terminal and that he did not see any passengers getting off. He said the car often stood there for five minutes at a time. It developed that Sengrpan knocked down a woman who was getting off of Jewett City trolley car in Taft will some time ago. His license was suspended for fifteen days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
War Upon Pain

Pain is a visitor to every home and usually it comes quite unexpectedly. But you are prepared for every emer- gency if you keep a small bottle of Sloan's Liniment handy. It is the greatest pain killer ever discovered Simply laid on the skin-no rubbing required-it drives the pain away. It is really wonderful.
 Mervin H. Soister, Berkeley, Cal. writes: Last Saturday. after tramp ing around the Panama Exposition with wet feet, I came home with my neck so stiff that I couldn't turn. l applied Sloan's Eminent freely and went to bed. To my surprise, next morning the stiffness had almost dis appeared, four hours after the second application I was as good as new"
 March, 1915. At Druggists. 25c
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
Coughs and Colds Are Danaerous

Few of us realize the danger of Coughs and Colds We consider them common and harmless ailments. How ever statistics tell us every third per son dies of a lung ailment. Dangerous Bronchial and Lung diseases follow a neglected cold. As your body strug- gles against cold germs, no better aid can be had than Dr. Kings New Dis covery. Its merit has been tested by old and young. In use over 45 years. Get a bottle today. Avoid the risk of serious Lung ailments. Druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
TAFTVHLE
Mems Club of Congregational Church Met Wednesday EVening-PersonaIs and Notes of Interest.

With a good attendance the Decem- Der meeting of the Mems club of the Taftville Congregational church was held in the vestry of the church We'd nesday evening. Rev. Charles H. Rick etts. pastor of the Greeneville Congre- gational church, was the speaker. Rev Mir. Ricketts chose for his topic Road Making, which proved very interesting Several vocal solos were rendered and refreshments were served by the con- mittee in charge
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
Boys Enjoy Snow.

The first snow of the year, Wednes- day, brought the sleds out for their initial use and several boys enjoyed the slide on Providence street on the boarding house side of the street. Snowballs were used frequently sug- gestirg the troubles of pedestrians during the coming season.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
Holy Day Masses,

At the Sacred Heart church on Wednesday morning masses were eel ebrated at 5.3O and o'clock in ob- servance of the Holy Day of Obliga- ton in the church calendar. The 5.30 mass was celebrated by Rev. U- O. Bellerose, and the 5 o'clock mass by Rev. P. l.. MaSsicot-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Vergason of Providence and Stanley Vergason from New London have been spending a few days with their father, Henry Verga- son of Huntington avenue who is re- covering after two weeks illnss.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
MontviIIe Has 6o4 School Children.

The following enumeration. reports concerning persons between the ages of four and 16 years of age have been received at the office of the state comptroller from school officers in va rious towns: Brookfield, 222; Green wich, 900: Hartland. SC: Litchfield, 63S; Montville, 604; New Canaan. S53; Newington, 583; Norwalk, B. STA; Southington, 1853; South Wind son. 55a; Stratford, 2.364; Westport, 1,222; Windsor Locks. 9O2; Wood bridge 259
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

Mrs. Virgine Gagnon is returning this week to her home in Wauregan, after a stay of two months with her son and his family, William T. Gag non of the Old Canterbury tusnpike
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
Picked Three Dandelions.

A local resident here picked three dandelions back of the boarding house on Fronts rect the early part of the week. DandeliOns in this time of the year is a very rare occurrence.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

evening service of the First Congre- yational church, Rev. NJ. w. Zumbro is to give a lecture on Indian Art and Architecture. illustrated by stereop- ticon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

Mrs. Theodore Greenhalgh and daughter Helen, of Preston, were re- cent guests of Mrs. A. F. Greene of Huntington avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

On their way to New York Mrs. Tunnerson and Miss Fitzpatrick of Canterbury spent Tuesday with friends on Lafayette street
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
Attended Meetinus-

Rev. J. O. Barrows of West Town street attended the ministerial con- ference in New London Tuesday and the fellowship meeting in North Ston- ington Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

nah hall during the week end are busy decorating the hall. The dance as arranged by the committee is an old fashioned one.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
December Lettuce from Garden.

Mrs. Sherwood Raymond of East Great Plain had lettuce from their garden on Wednesday. It was as good as in the summer, and there was plen- tv of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
School Has Holiday.

The Sarced Heart school had a hol- iday Wednesday as it was a holy day of obligation in the Catholic church calendar.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

Things for the missionary barrel are coming in this week. It will be pack ed at MT. and Mrs. F. L. Aliens on Town street. There will be a chance to see the articles before they are sent
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
Notes,

George Taylor, conductor on the Falls line, was forced to quit work Wednesday, owing to illness
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
Personals and Notes.

Fred Caron of New London, a form CT resident here was in town Tues- day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

Chris Caron of North A street who has been confined to his home with pneumonia is able to be out again.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
Short Paraqraphs.

Mrs. Sarah Gilliver of the Canter- bury turnpike has left town for a stay in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
BORN

MURPHY-In Norwich. Dec. . 1915, a
 daughter to MT. and Mrs. Patrick W. Murphy of 36S West Thames street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

iness before the public. there is no m medium better than through the ad-
 vertiS1nR coInnnn< of Tho RpHefiu-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

The committee in charge of tn, dance which is to be held in Pone
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

On Wauwecus Hill loads of wood are being carted for sale and for home supply this month.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

Joseph Hansen of West Wilmington was the guest Wednesday, of MT. and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09

Mrs. Anthony Jacobson of Sturtevant street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
Ut1e.B11lletitl.
Norwich. Thursday. Dec. g, 1915.
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

Conditions.
 The storm that was central over
 Lake Superior Tuesday night has
 moved east to the St. Lawrence valley,
 attended by light local SHOWS and
 rains in the north Atlantic states.
 Temperatures are slightly below the
 seasonal average on the Atlantic coast. There will be local snowS Thursday
 in northern New York and northern New England. With this exception, the day east of the Mississippi river. NO
 important temperature changes are in dicated for the eastern half of the
 country during the next 4S hours. The winds along the north Atlantic
 coast will be fresh southwest and
 west; middle Atlantic, moderate and | fresh west.
 -. Forecast. Northern New England: Local rains or 'snows Thursday; Friday fair and colder Southern New England: Cloudy
 Thursday; Friday fair and colder. l East New York: Partly cloudy on coast local snows interior Thursday; l Friday fair.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometrtc changes Wednesday: Ther. Bar.
 a. m.. .'.'.''..'.'.''.. 70 00o9 90.o9 p. m. '......... oo zs'io Highest 3S. lowest 26. Comparisons.
 Predictions for Wednesday: Cloudy, probably rain or snow by night. Wednesdays weather: Snow, south to southwest wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-09
MARRIED

HOXIE-CLARKE-I Lebanon. Dec. g, 1915, by Rev. Hollin A. Campbell, Miss Gladys Nina Clarke of Liberty HILL