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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
~~f~& @eSA0A fAk NTcS aaQ se of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. George s. Whiting.
coNvENTIoN pELEoArEs.
Norwich Sunday Schools Had Reprs.
 sentation at Stamford.

Among delegates from Norwich sun- day schools last week at the staee Sunday school convention at Stamford were the following:
 Central Baptist--Rey. pr. ]. B. Sio- cum. MT. and Mrs. c. Edward smith. James l.. Case and Elias H. Chapman.
 Broadway Congregatfonaa-AIr Ds- ten T. Ferguson and Mrs. John Steel.
 Second CongregAtional-Re Fl. ', Wyclxoff, Mrs William Wade.
 First Baptist--Earl Stamn, Mrs. Eena Gardner.
 Park Cou9regationai--L O. Smith.
 Church of the Good Shepherd--Rev. Joseph F. Cobb
 Dr. Slocum and Mir. and Mrs. c. Ed ward Smith made the trip to Stamford wlrii MT. Case In his automobile
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
MUSICAL SERVICE AT
 PARK CHURCH VEsPERs.
Dr.. Howe. Gave Short Address Upon Value of Music in Religious Life.

At the monthly musical service at Park church on Sunday afternoon the first selection. after the organ prelude, Rever1e by J. H. Rogers. was the an- them We Wait for Thy Loving Kind ness, by Hodges. Another specially beautiful selection was the cello solo Twilight, by Huerter. which was given hy 5Mr. Learned. Two other anthems were given, Will Pour Out My Spirit upoE Thee. by Q. Harris. and Crossing the Bar. { sS .st
 This last had an entirely new uau- sicR setting composed by Henrich to emphasize the second line of Tenny- sons exquisite poem. .,at ...Fs
 Rev Dr. s. H. Howe gave a short address upon the history of music and it's value in the emotional, mental and re,igtons life. The organ postlude was Allegro con brio. by F. A. Keene.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
PoRTEous ( MITCHELL co.
 IN PRIZE LIST
For Window Decoration With Edison
 Monographs in Edison Week.

In zone competition for the best dressed Edison window in the New England states during the recently celebrated Edison week, when the Ed, ison diamond disc monographs were used fin the window decoration, first prize of sf0o was awarded the James Hfslop Co. of New London, second Go. of this city. third to J. G. Hiedner 6 Son, Holyoke. Mass, and fourth to Gallup & Alfred, Inc. Hartford.
 The prize award to the Porteous & Mitchell Co. is proof of skill and taste shown by D. J. Hinchey, who has charge of the window decorating for the Norwich company.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
Commercial Travellers Receive A Nam.s

. In Pythian hall on Saturday even Commercial Travellers, held it's regu- lar meeting with senior councillor, Charles D. Tingley, presiding. Sever al members from New London were present. addition to routine business one new name for membership was received and there will be initiation at the next meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
eeaan Series of Sermons.

The new series of Sunday evening sermons under the title, Modern Mes hagesS From Men of Old. arranged by Rev. Joel B. Slocum, D. D., pastor of the Central Baptist church, began on Sunday evening, with a good sized congregation in attendance.
 Lot--A Fatal Choice, was the topic upon which Rev. Dr. Siocum spoke on Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
CLAIMS tiE WAS
 HIT BY BLACKJACK. creenevifie Man Has; Another Arrested -GirI in the Case.

Leo Kornakofsky, who is accused by Tony Stankavich of hitting him in the head with a blackjack Sunday evening in Greenevil1e about 10 o'clock. was ar rested there Q little after that time by Sergeant John H, Kane and Policeman Matthew Delaney and brought to po- lice headquarters. Kornakofslxy denies the charge absolutely.
 Stankavtch has cut on the back of his head to show for the assault. He claims it was made while he was talking to a girl near the corner of Fourth and Prospect streets and that KoFnakofsky then got out of the way while the assaulted man was gone to look for a policeman.
 The arrested man secured his liberty for the rest of the night on bonds of sfee furnished by his brother.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
VIII Raise Burned Launch.

: The launch Roarner, which was bad ly damaged by fire a week ago Friday night in the harbor has been sold by Julian l.. Williams to C.. 0. Bennett, John Bowne. and a man named Har- vey. Since the fire 1t was taken to the end of the new. dock where it sank as spot, in the hull was burned through. The new owners have been working to get ready toraise it during the past week. =
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
Central Hap4ist School oradsd.

In the Central Baptist Ribie school Sunday 3 rearraagenesit of location of. .he cfassea wSS nnda to DUR the school upoIs a graded basis, which has been arranged for by SASe, istendent James L. Cese and fiis assoeaates J. Harold Ely has been made superiu- tendent of the junior department which ocrupieS the prayer meeting raofp-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
On Music Programme.

association, who are to furnish the program at the meeting tomorrow evening are Mrs. Charles Tyler Bard, Prof Frank L. Farrell and Frederick
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
osiTHARY.
Miss Margaret Jardine.

,. Acquainfances in Norwich were saddened by the news of the death of Miss Margaret Jardine, 7S, at Tacoma, Wash, October 26th. The body was brought to Miss Jardine's home in Railway. N J.. for burial last We'd nesday accompanied by MT. and Mrs William B.. Coffee, of Tacoma. Mrs. Coffee being a niece of Miss Jardine.
 The latter visited in Norwich dur the early simmer, and fn, June started for a visit to Tacoma, accompanied by Mrs. James l.. Coffee, of Laurel Hill avenue, Mrs Coffee's granddaughter, Blanche Dygert, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Easten G. Dygert. and by Mrs Agnes Blackburn.
 After the others had returned, Miss Jardines remained for a visit with her niece, was taken III with typhoid fe- yer and did not have strength to with stand the attack. .'e-s She was a woman of unusual aTI1ia- biltty and charm of manner and the news of her death caused deep sorrow to Norwich people who had met her. William B. Coffee, who married Miss Jardtneis niece in Railway, N. J., was a former Norwich man and is now prominent and prosperous resident of Tacoma He is a brother of the late James L. Coffee, of Eaurel Hill av-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
Grand Sentinel, JarvIs In Parry,

Aubrey w Jarvis, grand sentinel. was in the party of grand lodge ofIi- cers of the Order of the Eastern Star. who made an oflicial visitation. on Friday evening to Fidelity chapter, No. E4. of New London -e-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
Use for the Block leland.

sSteamer Block Island, which plies between New London, Watch Hill and Block Island in the summer time. is tied mp at Boston and is being used to house strike breakers, which are being used to break a New Haven road strike there.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
George Stafford eahIH.

Norwich relatives learned on Sun- day Of the death of George Stafford % ae was 1 oVer Vss HSs so lears ar ~ ala ag3 his active business life had been a broker
 He Is survived by his wife, who Was Miss Mary Lealy, of this city. a sister Of the late Thomas B. Leahy. and by two sons and three aughters-y Vincent and George Cahill. Mrs. Barrett. Mss Veronica CahilI and Mrs. Josiah Hunt ington Fitch.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
William H. ,H. Walden.

William H. H. Walden, a native oi Salem, died at the Soldiers home al Noroton Oct. at the age of 75 years
 g months and 22 days. He enlisted ir Company c. Second regiment. c. V. recruited by Col Henry Peale, and served three months. Burial took place In Darien at Spring Grove cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
Qualities as Salem Sheriff.

Charles W. Harris, who was elected l a constable in Salem at the last cleo
 tion. has qualified for the office and is discharging the duties that come with
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

MT. and Mrs. Henry H. F. Parker and daughter Deborah, have. returned from spending a few days in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Mrs. Richard R. Graham has sent bo,o, .As nf P5shr ;IOr AaSosp ta hs b.s given at Christ church rectory, Thurs day afternoon, the 11th. at 4.3o o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
Representing The Birth of Natior

for The Birth of Nation, is here for the week making the advance arrange ments for netx week at the Davis thea tre, where this great picture production is to be shown in its entirety.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Miss Olive Huntington has retiirned to her home on Washington street aft CT spending two weeks in camp in the Maine woods with MT. and Mrs. George Wallace. Jrs of Eitchburg. iAAaes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
Win Speak on Liuuor ProbIems.

secretary of the Connecticut state Temperance association. is to address the xccngregation and friends of the Preston City Baptist church on Mon- day evening at 7.45 o'clock. Rev. MT. Lanpnear's address will deal with the problems of the liquor question:. The lectuse is, free. and Rev. A. l.. Tedforo
 pastor of the church, has extended q general invitation to all to attend.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

All theatres in Chile must have fire proof curtains.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Miss Henrietta BidwelI of McKin- ley avenue has gone to Boston, where
 she is to engage in settlement work.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Miss Manic v. Caruthers has re- turned from a trip to New York. in- cluding week end visit with friends in Brooklyn. .S..-.-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Rio de Janeiro has s5 motion pic- tura theares.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Miss Matilda B. Randall leaves town today to spend several weeks in Allan tic City and New York
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

The third annual hunt of tht Con. necticut Fox Hunters club was con. cluded at Winsted Friday with tn, baggtng of two more foxes, making z total of seven for the hunt. About 3t huntsmen engaged in some excitine chaseas
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

The Connecticut Association of Com mercial and Civic Executives is ts meet in Danbury Wednesday on in. vitatfon of Daniel D. Lovelaee, the sec. retary of the chamber of cornrnerce The secretaries will visit the Danbury industrial exposition.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
Incidents In Society

The Monday Afternoon Auction club meets today with Mrs. Calvin L.. Fris- bic. x.
 Mrs. Robert W. Perkins is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Thomas Bail. in New York.
 Mir and Mrs Grosvenor Ely of Washington street are in Boston for a brief stay.
 2 Mrs. F. R. Moulton, who has been the guest of Miss Isabel Mitchell, has returned to New York.
 F. Russell Smith of Brown univer- sity spent the week end at his home on Washington street
 Mir and Mrs. J. Dana Colt gave a supper at their home on Rockwell street. Sunday evening.
 Miss Matilda B. Randall leaves town today to spend several weeks in Allan tic City and New York
 Miss Henrietta Bidwell of McKin- ley avenue has gone to Boston, where she is to engage in settlement work.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry H. F. Parker and daughter Deborah, have returned from spending a few days in New York.
 Miss Marie v. Caruthers has re- turned from a trip to New York, in- cluding A week end visit with friends
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Notices have been received here that the second annual convention of the international Federation of Cath olic Aiumnae, will be held in the Ho- zS. Right Rev. Thomas J. Shahan, b. D., s. r D.. Of the Catholic Univer- sity of Amer1ca. has been appointed sacttv0 director.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Connecticut natural growth oyster. ing has been particularly poor thi: year off the shore towns, the men who follow this line of endeavor are re. porting It has never been as bad 2 season. they state. For this reason
 the natural beds are all but deserted
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
HUMPHREY Of NOWATA
SUCCEEDS A. ?. WATSON
VAS MEMBER OF CONSTITUTION
Al CONVENTION AND CLOSE
FRIEND OF GOV. WILLIAMS

AS forecasted in The Leader Mon,
day, w +. Humphrey of Nowata, was
appointed yesterday evening by
Governor Williams to succeed A. P.
Watson as p ember Of the state cor
poration commission,
More than 100 persons had ap-
piled for the place. Humphrey was
moi an applicant. He took up the
duties of his office today.
The governor and Mr.. Humphrey
served together in the constitutional,
convention, and there the now chief
executice had an opportunity to study
the man.
Mr., Humphrey is about 40 years
old and considered one of the best
lawyers in the state He is native
Of North Carolina and has been
practicing attorney in Nowata for the
past twelve years. During his school
days in North Carolina he was pu-
pill OF W. II Kornagay, and when the
latter removed to Indian Territory
and located at Yinati, Mr. Humphrey
followed and became a law student
in Mr. Kornagays office. where he
continued until he was admitted to
the bar. He then removed to No
wata and has since resided there.
Mr. Humphreys wife is native of
North Carolina. They met first at
Nowata. They have two children,
He will serve until 1916
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
MEN[)|NEN'T
To CHARTER
IS APPROVED
TENURE OF OFFICE FOR MAY
OR AND COMMISSIONERS
NOW TWO YEARS

The first change in the original
charter Of the city is now in effect.
| Governor Williams yesterday evening
approved Legislative Proposition
No l." which changes the tenure of
office OF city commissioners and mayor
from six to two years.
The proposition was voted on at the
last city election and carried by a
majority of about to 2. The follow
ing was received today from the priv
ate secretary to the governor:
q beg to advise you that City Legis-
lative Proposition Number One, sub
mitted to the qualified electors of
Guthrie for thoir adoption or rejection,
and which was adopted, a certificate
OF which was mailed to the Governor,
has this day been approved by His
Excelency, and the same has been
filled in the office of the Secretary of
State
BY the governors approval the
amendment becomes the organic law
of the City Of Guthrie; and supersedes
the existing provisions Of the charter
as provided in the amendment in said
Legislative proposition number one,
said proposition being as follows:
cat the election to be held the first
Tuesday in April 1915, there shall be
elected commissioner of public safety
whose term of office shall be years.
AT the regular election to he held the
first Tuesday in April 1917, there shall
be elected mayor and commissioner
of public safety whose terms of Of
flee shall be years; and at the elec-
tion to be held the first Tuesday in
April, 1919, and each two years there
after there shall be elected a mayor.
a commissioner Of public safety and
commissioner OF publci utilities whose
terms of office shall be ? years; pro-
vided that nothing herein shall affect
the terms of office of the mayor and
commissioners now in office. The
terms of office of the persons so
elected shall begin on the first Mon
day in May following the election at
which he is elected"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
HARRY WEINBERCER TELLS
Of WONDER OIL TOWN.

In Drumright Guthrie is known as
the oil field health resort Many Of
the Drumright oil field workers and
operators visit Guthrie to take the
mineral water baths" said Harry
Weinberger, formerly Of Guthrie,
now a leading citizen of Drumright.
Asked about the oil field Mr.. Wein-
berger said ''Drumright is unques-
tionably the greatest oil field in the
belt. More business is now done in
and around Drumrlght every day
than the ordinary city east or west
enjoyes in a week. Oilton is a sub
urb Of Drumright and is a real pert
little berg. The new railroad is with
in two miles of Drumright and is be-
ing pushed rapidly. Drumright now
has population Of $4,000 and is
growing very rapidly. Many former
Guthrians are citizens of my town
and all seem to be prospering"
Mr.. Weinberger is visiting his par
ents here for a few days.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
SANTA FE RESERVOIR
/. STOCKED WITH FISH
BIG DITCH is NOW IS FEET DEEP!
WOMEN WILL BEAUTlFY IT BY
PLANTING WATER LILIES

The big reservoir east Of the city
now registers a depth of rs feet and
covers 20 square acres of ground,
There is enough water incarcerated
in the reservoir now to last 20
months said an official today.
Santa Fe officials and members Of
the "club" have placed 6,000 bass,
croppie and perch in the lake. The
ladies' OF the city are agitating the
proposition OF planting water lilies
in the big basin and will take the
matter up with the Santa Fe officials.
Since the reservoir has proven a
success and has caught enough water
for practical purposes, the Santa Fe
officials should now come to the and
OF the city and permit the demolition
OF the Cottonwood dam said a Git
izen today. "With the Santa Fe dam
eliminated water in the Cottonwood
would be more plentiful and the nat
ural flow of the stream would be
resunedr he added 1t is understood
that a movement to that end is now
being made by Mayor Nissley and
the city commissioner.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
RACE MATINEE WILL
TAKE PLACE APRIL 10Th
GOOD sTEPPERs HERE; DELIGHT.
Full AFTERNOON PROMISED;
BAND WILL PLAY

The race matinee at the fair
grounds scheduled for yesterday af-
ternoon did not materialize on ac-
counts of the terrific downpour OF
rain. The horsemen were even more
disappointed than the spectators.
Owners and drivers have spared no
time and expense to make the matt
nee one of the very best ever carded
for the track here. The races will
be run April 25th at 2:3O p. m.
Many well known horsemen from
over the country are in Guthrie and
will make this city their headquart-
ers during the summer. "A series of
race matinees has been planned,
which will afford lovers of horses
good clean entertainment for a very
small admission fee. The band boys
will receive a per cent of the gate
money for furnishing music, which
will be used by them in the purchase
Of new uniforms
All those holding tickets for yes
Lerdays matinee will be recognized
April 25th Admission % cents Grand
stand free.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
DEALERS REPORT
HEAVY BINDER SALES

The May report on wheat will show
condition in excess Of 100 rer cent
in every county in northeastern OK
lahoma, according to grain buyers
and mill men who have been investi-
gazing the crop outlook. Oats also
are in perfect condition and making
remarkable growth. Anticipating a
record grain crop, there has been
heavy buying of binders in this sec
ton of the state, where the acre
age will be at least twice taat OF
last year, which was heavy Wheat
is making rapid growth and viii be
ready to harvest a weelt or ten days
earlier than last year according 10
general reports.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
me ETH0D|sTs TO DEBATE:
SALTWATER COLLEGE

This evening at o'clock al the
First Methodist church 0. M. U. will
debate the A. C NJ. college OF Still
water on the question: Resolved
That the Federal Government Should
not Operate the Mines and Railroads
in Alaska o. NJ. T. has the affir-
native represented by Messrs. Ba-
Her, Batten and McCallister, while
Saltwater maintains the negative side
with Messrs. Hoke. Thomas and Beck
as speakers. The debate is in con-
tes for the Koetsch loving cup, at
present held by the A. & NJ. college,
and lively rivalry in debate be-
tween the two schools promises an
interesting program, Admission is
free.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23

London, April 23-The capture OF
nearly half a mile OF German trench
es near St. Mihel. in the southern
extremity OF the German wedge,
which the French have been attempt-
ing to force back, Is Officially an
nounced in Paris. Spirited fighting
in Belgium is also reported and the
admission is made that the Germans
compelled the Allies to retire from
their positions near Ypres.
The assault on the Dardanelles has
been renewed, although it is not ap-
parent whether the allied forces are
ready to begin the expected general
attack. Four British warships ca
tered the straits yesterday and bonn
barded the Turkish forts. Bonn
bardment of the Turkish forts at
Smyrna, in Asia Minor, is also be-
lie,sd to have been resumed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
SCHOOLS PREPARING
FOR COMMENCEMENT

Preparations are being made for the
commencement exercises of the Guth'
rie high school which will take place
the last of May, the exact date has not
been set. The Senior class numbers
forty and the officers for the past
year are: Arlin Horn, president;
Helen Jackson. vice president; Ruby
Rotterman, treasurer; Claud Patter-
son, secretary: Ross Warner, ser
geant-at-arms, mad Lucille Dooley, class
editor. Those who will receive the
much coveted diplomas are: Cecile
Allen, Marie Backhaus, Fred Brown,
Max Cochrell, Lucille Dooley. Jessie
Douglass. Ray Druce, Mary Durham,
Hattie FELTON,. Harry Fees, Edward
Gordon, Arlin Horn, Grace Innskeep,
Helen Jackson, Andrew Jelsma, Lloyd
Lintz, Ruth May, Velda McFetridge,
Raymond McNulty, Blanche Miller,
Don Moon, Edward Murphy, Rhae
Oldham, Hugh Oliver, Claud Patterson,
Floyd Pennock, jeanette Phillips,
Villa Ramsey, Ruby Rotterman,
Ralph Sears, Mabel Seigfried, Horace
Speed, Harold Stiles, Helen Wall,
Ross Warner, William Welch, Henry
Wheelbarger, Leda Wilkerson and
Rosina Wilson.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
TURKISH COAST
5NE PT BY SHELL
AND 5HRAPNE.L..
MANY COASTWISE VESSELS
SUNK; ALLIES DRIVE GER
MANS FROM TRENCHES
(By Associated Press. }

Petrograd, April % THE Russian
Black Sea torpedo boat squadron
bombardod the Turkish coast be-
tween Archava and Artaschin on
April 18th. This fifteen mile strip Of
coast. on which was located the quar-
ters Of the Turkish army operating in
this region, was swept with shell and
the barracks and provisions and
stores were ignited and destroyed. A
large number OF Turkish coastwise
vessels laden with ammunition and
supplies we're sunk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
NAPP|E M'G|LL, CHARGED
WITH BURGLARY, ARRESTED


Nappie McGill well known negro
character was arrested yesterday by
Sheriff Sherwood, charged with aid
ing in the robbery of the Hunter groc
cry store last Monday morning.
Nappie is denizen of the Elbo
district and was close by when the
officers recovered the. stolen sugar
and tobacco. He acted suspicious
and Sherwood arrested him on sus-
picion. Since his arrest the offic-
ers hive found new evidence that IS
conclusive as to McGill. Other ar
rests will probably be made tonight,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
NO QUARANTINE LINE
IN STATE LEGAL

judge johnson in directing a YER
dici Of acquittal in tae case Of w. T.
Dix. charged with driving cattle over
thu quarantine line, held there is no
Iegel quarantine line in the state
since the board OF agriculture did not
give the legal notice required by la"
BY publishing the location OF the lire
in three papers OF general cir1uia-
ton in the state.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-04-23
LARGE CLASS F0R
SPRING RITE REUNION

The spring convocation of the An
cient and Accepted Scottish Rite,
Valley of Guthrie, will open Monday
at the temple, and viii continue un-
til Thursday Secretary Derr esti-
mates thai class of so will take the
degrees. A large number Of visitors
will be present.