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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-01-15

The house passed the Moss bill to
Atandarize grain grades and provide
for inspection of grain in interstate
commerce.
Senator Fletcher has introduced In
the senate q new rural credits bill 10
nut such a system under the federal
reserve board.
The interior department will place
ON the Niobrara game preserve q tab
let stating that the herd OF buffalo.
elk and deer there is the gift of John
Gilbert OF Friend, Neb.
Senator Cummins has introduced a
resolution in the senate calling fer
information of what the United States
intends to do with the customs and
other taxes collected at Vera Cruz.
w. Morgan Shuster. for eight years
an American official in the Philip
pines, before becoming an interna.
tional figure in the financial affairs Of
Persia, told the senate Philippines
committee that he believed Japan
would be glad to enter into a treaty
with the United States to neutralize
the islands.
Opening the republican fight against
the government ship purchase bill,
Senator Burton OF Ohio assailed the
measure as a dangerous experiment in
government ownership. and asserted
that 1t would open the way to the
building up OF privileged interests.
A bill has been introduced in the
house by Representative Buckner Of
New York to authorize commits
ssioner ~ immigration to collect pass
ports from citizens returning from
nhro6d.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-01-15
FOR THE BUSY Man
NEWS EPiToME THAT CAN SOON
eE COMPRISED.
MANY EVENTS ARE MENTIONED
Home and Foreign Intelligence Con.
densed Into Two and Four
Line Paragraphs.
WAR NEWS.

FG A1
Germany places French losses up
to December 20 at 1,OOO,O 900 men, in
Guiding 1000 officers, and Russians
killed and wounded up to December 3
at 1850, 900, with 500, 900 others cap
tured.
Berlin reports that ten Russian air.
craft have been shot down and their
crews taken or killed In the LODI
Lowicz district. Russian aviators. be-
cause Of their holiness, fell easy VIC
TINS t. German aerial guns.
The German military government IN
Belgium gives denial to the report
that Cardinal MERCER, primate of Bel
GUM, has been arrested or detained
by the German authorities. Neither
have any priests been arrested, It Is
asserted.
While Great Britain is favorable to
the plan OF the United States to GER
tify cargoes destined for European
ports, it is said she cannot consider
such certification an absolute guaran-
tee, and that the right OF search can
not be waived.
The British admiralty is Of the opin-
Ion that the sinking Of the battleshfp
Formidable in the English channel
was due to the two torpedoes fired by
a German submarine. The marquis OF
Crewe has SO announced to the Brit
ish house Of lords.
PetrOgrad reports that the entire
Turkish army in the Caucasus Is IN
disgraceful retreat, abandoning equip
ment, guns, and ammunition and even
their regimental colors. 1t Is declared
that the prisoners number more than
30, 600, and that a number OF divisions
are surrounded and must surrender
or be exterminated.
The bitter suffering which follows
strated by the finding of 10000 French
peasants in the valley of the Mouse,
absolutely without food. The Amer
lean commission for relief in Belgium
is now caring for these famine-strick-
en- people. but reports are that many
deaths from starvation have already
occurred.
Newspaper dispatches forecast pos
sible grave happenings in the Bal
kens. The revolutionary situation in
Albania Is said to have grown much
worse and 1t Is declared that the ef-
forts Of the Christian Balkan states
to secure the neutrality Of Bulgaria
apparently have not met complete
success and that Greece. Servia and
Rumania are preparing for eventuali-
ties.
Great has been the generosity Of
the American people," says the report
OF chairman Hoover of the American
relief committee. referring to condi-
lions In Belgium. I'VE have provi-
sions to last only until February Is,
and II we fall after that date the
world will be faced by the greatest
tragedy which It has yet witnessed in
the possible extinction Of an entire ma
ton"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
2 PcrsenaIs.

c. J. Kirby is in Providence on busi- ness.
 J. E. Fullerton is in New York for a few days.
 Miss Bertha Johnson is spending a couple of days in Boston
 Miss Helen Burke is the guest or friends in Sterling this week.
 Mrs. Mary Lincoln Is in Springfield for New Years day, the guest of friends.
 Mrs. Chester Scripture and children are visiting Mrs. Scriptures mother in Wellesley. Mass.
 NIr and Mrs. Wilfred St. Martin ot Hartford are entertaining Miss Mae Sullivan Of this city. J. IT, Fitts of Hampton spent Thurs day here at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Mason Cf Hayden street. Mrs. J. Case has returned to PrOvi- dCEce after q visit here ar the home Q! 1 her son. C. c. Case, of Wiudham street Hartford visitors Thursday were T l F. Sadd Harry Avery. Miss Beatrice ] Moran. Mrs. Frank Parker. Mrs. Louis Arnold Miss Mary Parker. Miss Nerou- 1 iCa M-4uiilan. T. J. Watts, Mrs. R. h ] Fcntou. Mrs. Ii. T. Clark. Miss Laura ] Bullard. Miss Gertrude Crane.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
M Yea-s Eve ResePtien.
Surprise Meetin.
SUPERVISORS REPORT.
S-hools Which Led in December At tendanee-Credit System Proves Beneficial.

Following is the report of school for December by Frank W. Barber, su-
 pcgvisur:
 The banner schools in attendance
 for December w ere. Ashford. West ! ford N.l'a-c school. Miss Rosamond Natth. teacher. g6.4 per cent Can trrbury. Raymond district Miss Mar -nrin Etlruham. teacher. ss-2 per cent. Eastford Center school. Miss Edith Wheaton. teacher. gS.T per cent.
 Hampton. Ciark's Corner. Miss Edith . Clamp. teacher and Center. Miss Leila ogden. teacher. SS-2 per cent THumrSon. North Gr0svernnriala ! Grammar, Mis- Ellen Tracy. teacher. | 9Sa per cent. Woodstock. Skinner ! school Miss Olive Whitney, teacher. | loo per cent: south Woodstock stood
 s9.6 per cent and East Woodstock ss.T | per cent.
 The standing of the schools was as ! follow s-
 | I. loo per cent. 2 % per cent. ss | per cent . sT Ter cent. es Der cent. ! Ia Gn per cert. 15 below 90 per cent. | The best attendance was In Woodstock | where only one school fell below 90 ! per cent Nearly all of the poor at ] tendance has been caused by illness. During the fall term 2i4 days have ! been observed as paTtuts' days and 1 over -,9nN parents and friends have visited the schools. Tn many cases fine nNhr IfirS have been made in the schools uf the hand work of pupils for which | they have received credit. This NxorlS is well worth encouraging for the pu- pills are learning Co do many useful ! things. Fully 1000 credits have been given the pupils for tasks regularly performed at home.
 Benefits of Credit System.
 l The credi- system is accomplishing
 good TehGIrs wherever teachers are interested and faithful During the tr-En @1.Sg- stars have been =iven and
 ss.Sr8 diamond credits have been re-
 ! crivrI by the pupils So far l2 first certificates have been granted. two in Thompson and eleven in Woodstock. Following are the names of pupils .-va vt7rd certificates of progress. Mabel Johnston. Olga Erickson. liar
 old Johnston. Oscar Nelstu. Winthrop Eut-s. Leland Butts. Florence Morgan.
 Nlaerl Morgan. Eric Erickson. tGladys I Tn~u-. Hel-a Nelson. Celenia Ecrmied,
 and Rose Alma Nadaga. In=ebOrE 0l- ! son of :he Smith school in Canterbury l has been reported as ready for the first 1 certificate and will be granted one as
 soon as school opens. No douf,~ many
 other pupils arc ready for the CeTtffi- Cat"s but they have not been report ed.
 , Each month teachers make sugEes- riur1 for the benefit of the other teach } CTS in tho district. 230 such suggestions 2 have bcrn made, many of them show ing originality and power. These suE-
 -eztiCUs are copied and passed on to all teachers each month.
 The following schools have raised the r money necessary to put jackets around ! the stoves and the jackets are nearly
 rumuleted. HarriSyillc South Wood ! stock primary. South Woodstock ? Grammar Woodstock Hill. E,lmvflle
 Quussett and Red White in Woodstock ! ! and the Paine school in Thompson As b a test the town of Thompson has :. placed a jacket around the stove in % the WilsonviIie school.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
JEWETT CITY
Friends Grieve fer Death of Edward 2. Eronley-LoeeI Students al Ban qucts of Nor.ich Frats.

The death oe Edward E. Bromley uf GrecneNillC on Dee. ZN was noted wi.h special interest in JDwctt City aul Lisbon. where he Was known in his younger davs lie wrs born in Lis bon go wears ago. the son of Charlas J. and sarah Thompson Evnml --.
 Ih3rIy-uvr years ago in Mystic he married Isabelle Earrows and has lived in GTcCucvillc since that time.
 N hen he was a yUGug man he iuig gt
 the Methodist church su Icvgctt CIty. and later took 9 letter t1 the Meth Cd+st church in Grceueyilln- For % years he was employed Wlth tho Dultcl States Finishing company He was 70 man who led a blamclc=E life and hal had not an enemy. EIe wuS very con- scientious and industrious. and fai-5- iui to the letter. His strongest char acteriStir was his love for his Eusre and kindred. Tho long period of ill., health which he endured ouIv s-cr--rI ! tu cG1el- him to his friends. for tha remarkable patience with which he : bore his suGerinEs. He is survived ! by his wife. one GiStc-. Mrs A-aa Browning of Grisv-cdI. and three l brothers Calvin r. uF New York Ar | thur J. of Providence and John C. ot ! Lisbon.
 H. C. Webster's Brother Dead. ] The death of Leon Walden in Will ] iimlrtIc was ;he cause uE much regret . to Jewctt City friends Hc was a | brother of Herbert C. Webster. ! Al Norwich Frat Bznaucts. Sydney Melvin attended Tri-EapTl ] banquet ard William Du-.au. James . p1lan. EudOrc IrClIire and Earl His l cox Phi Alpha Niu Sigma banguetG at the WaureEan house in Norwich this week.
 Notes.
 Gerald Wolf had as his Euest- Thursday his cousins. John and Wal- lace Attrrhurv. of Greencvi.Ic
 Miss Antoiuctte Labonte Is visiting .n Fall River.
 The post office will be closed al its usual hours for the holidays on Saturday. The library and the ban. will be closed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
THREE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
Visit A. o. U. W-ResuIt of Annual
 Elections.

At the regular meeting of Whitman tic lodge, No. II, A. o. U. w. this week, the annual elections were held. Three officers of the grand lodge were present, Judge John Fahey of Rock ville grand master workman, and Past Grand Alphonse Collins and Su- pervisor John Kerrigan, both of Hart ford. A supper and pleasant social time followed the meeting.
 The elections resulted as follows: F. M. w, Herbert Ladd; M. w., Will liam BurlesOn; Overseer, Albert Burie. son; foreman. Alfred Johnson; guide Burt L. Hicks; recorder, James E Lynch: financier, E. J. Randall; inside watchman, Fred B. Eaton; outside watchman, Frank L. Walker; repre- sentative to the grand lodge. E. J Randall: alternate, James D. Lynch.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
COLCHESTER
Dr.. F. c. Young Leaves For 5ayonne, N. J.-Death of Byron KendaII-Re- ception at Congregational Parsonage This Evening.

Abraham GrioT of New York was the guest of his parents on Norwich nverUc Inc past week.
 Mrs Joseph Sultz and son. Edward of New London, were visiting Mrs. Srl-z- mother. Mrs. I. AE-auCnO-rh
 George <. Mills of Lebanon was a Colchester caller Wednesday.
 NTr ard Mrs. Harry Elgart and two children returned Wednesday from several days visit with relatives in New York
 George Lynar returned to New Haven. Tuesday after spending Christmas at his home on Norwich av- enue.
 Leaves For Bayonne.
 Dr. Franklin c. Young left Tues day for Eaynnue. V. J.. where he will enter hospital and take up practice in advanced sur -Frv. pr. Young has heeu Tracticing medicine in this place the rast two years and his many friends wish him success in his new field.
 C. F. wyIIis of Norwich was a Col chester visitor Wednesday, Joseph Johnson has gone to New Haven where he has employment in one of the factories in that city. Mrs. Julia SlUires and Miss Cora l Carver wc-~ l1Iests of friends in New Haven Tuesday.
 AIr. and Mrs. Carroll F. Staples and ! Mrs. Jennie Plumb are visiting with | friends in Mystic during the holidays l Mrs. Ella Lombard returned Wed ! ncsdav from a visit with her daught. ! or in Hartford. Mise Florence Carver was a guest oi | friends in Hartford, Wednesday. l Bernard Elgart was a visitor in Co., ! bait Thursday. ! Misses LEcy and Betty Wickwi-s | nre guests of their grandparents. Mr | and Mrs Dwight ". flakes on Broad. | way during the holidays. 1 Grover Tynan has returned to Nau' | gatuclS after a few days visit at hi! | home on Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
K. of c. Plans Game Tournament.

San Jose council. No. n, K. of c, is planning a pool and card tournament for the winter months, which will be iraugurated next Monday evening and continue through February. Pinorhle setback and pool will be played. The committee in charge consists af Charles Began, F. McGIlicuddy, Frank Day, J. Murphy, J. II. Aspiuwall, Har- ,-v Lester, Patrick O'Brien, John NC- Quillan. John Pickett, John Keirans and James Dennehy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
HEIFER CASE SETTLED.
Strange Mistake Discovered in Writ of RepIeVin Results in Sudden Com promise.

A replevin suit instituted by Ward G. Holman of this city against Ariel Green of Eastford for @ two year old heifer which, it is claimed, had strayed from MT. Holmans farm in that town, and which the defendant refused to give up, came to a quick conclusion Thursday morning when Attorney William \. King, for the defendant, found a defect in the writ of replevin which, 1t is said, was caused by a change made by the officer or some one else after it left the hands of Attorney Torrey, who represented MT. Holman.
 A consultation Of the parties fol- lowed the discovery of the mistake and il was finally agreed that the suit be withdrawn. MT. Green aying $25
 MT. Holman the costs, and MT. Green keeping the heifer. The case was re- turnabIe before Justice James \. Shea
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
2. A. Winter Moves in Ross Estate
 SaEtlernent.

E. 4. Winter, executor Of the estate of the late Ellie Ross. has filed an up- pftcatiOu with the probate court Tor permission to sell the real estate in Mansfield. the subject of the recent hearing over his qualifications as eE- ecutor The hearing has been set for Jan. eth.
 At the same time hearing will be held on the acceptance of the account of the administratrix of the estate of the late Jeremiah C'Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
Brief Mention.

W. G. Morrison spent Thursday in Stafford.
 Samuel Johnson Is in Putnam or business this week.
 A. c. Armstrong of Providence spent Thursday in this city.
 William J. Turnbun of Hartford was g. local visitor Thursday.
 Mrs. w. Thompson and Mrs. Alice Botham are in Boston. attending the funeral of their mother, Mrs. J. Mel
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
FUN RAJ 5.
Mrs. Hiram N. Fenn.

The funeral of Sally Hutchins, wife ot Undertaken Hiram \. Fenn. was held from her home. No. q Turner street, at l o'clock Thursday after noon. Rev. William =. Beard of the Congregational church OfhC:ated. as sisted by Rev. F. D. Sargent of Put nam. The bearers were Elisha w. Nc Cure of Brooklyn. N. Y.. Eric II. John son os Putnam, W. Fl. Atkinson of East Orange, N. J.. and Fred J. Daniels of Putnam. Burial was in the Williman- tic cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31

win. who died Wednesday al Ipswich, Mass.
 Miss Mary Ottenheimer has returned to Providence after a visit here with her parents.
 William Robarge. who has been wis itiu@ relatives here for the past two erEs, has returned tp Providence.
 Mrs. Frank uwyre and children, who have been visiting Mir. and Mrs Thomas AIcEamaTa of North street, left Thursday for their home in New TOTt F. l..
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
EmeraIds Secure Middletown Y. M. c.
 A. Team.

After considerable negotiation. Man ager Mccarthy of the Emerald has- ketbaN five has obtained a star att traction for New Years night in the five from the Middletown '. M. C. A.. coached by Fl. Mel ough!in. the old favorite Of the fans when he was with the local Y. M. C. <. and played with the Emeralds. As an added attraction Joe Madden will be seen in an Elmer ald uniform and will quicken up the team a great deal.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
Sarah B, Hunt.

The funeral of Sarah B. Hunt was held from the Congregational church in Columbia at l o'clock Thursday af- tcrnoon, Rev. T. Newton Owen off. ciating. The bearers were Daniel r Tucker S Brainerd West. AIonzO Lit. tie and William Fries. Burial was iT the Columbia cemetery, in charge O. Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
Board of Trade Meeting Tuesday
 Evening.

Cards are out for the next monthly meeting of the Board of Trade, Tues
 day, Jan 4th, at their Main street
 rooms, to be preceded by a supper, a
 feature of this winters gatherings of
 the body. The w. R. c. will serve the supper, and an appetizing menu has been arranged. There will be a short musical programme, and q discussion of town and city finances will follow. The organization has recently in creased it's membership by some so or more men. Each member has been re- ! reports.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
WILLIMANTIC

local yards of the New Haven road. where several hundred cars are wait
 ing to be unloaded or moved, an extra switching engine was put on Thurs day. and will be continued until the yards are cleared. It is claimed that the order from the interstate com nlerce commission requiring air to be coupled up on all cars moved across the Bridge street crossing causes much more delay than was formerly the case
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31

pleasing programme of vocal and in s-TErsuental music and recitarions was r.vCn.
 D. H. Bartlett of New Haven was tIr guest of friends in town Thurs day.
 New Years Eve Reception. The annual reception by the Con ar-EasinUGl Tas:pr Rev. IT. A Blake ana IrE. Blake will be held this tEHri- Eagl evening Et the parsonage.
 Surprise Meeting. Saturday morning at 9 o'clock a New Years prayer meeting will be held i1 the Congregational rharel.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
Mrs. pwioht E. Eaton.

Mary F., widow of Dwight F.. Eaton. died about 2.30 o'clock Thursday af- teTnOon at the home of her niece. Mrs. Arthur Williams. of Windham Center She was native of WiEdham. S2 years of age. An attack of grip was the cause of death. The nearest sur viving relatives are several nephews and nieces
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
Flannelette Garments

Women's Flannelette Night Gowns pink or blue stripes and all white soc, 75c and $1.00.
 Women's Extra Size F1annelette Night Gowns, white and coIors- .25 and $1.50.
 Children's Flannelette Night Gowns, white and colors--50c and 75c.
 Knitted ShawIs. white and colored- 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and s2.O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
Outing and Teazledown

Hundreds of yards of good warm Outing and Teazledown, in clear cut patterns, on white and colored grounds, just what you need for winter gar ments,
 Colored Outings-10c a yard.
 White Outing-121zc a yard and up.
 Teazledown-121ac yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
OBITUARY.
Mrs, Orrtr CuzhmaT

Mrs Orr;h Cusnuan. G5. died at her home in W1rrenvilic early Thursday morning. She had been in poor health for some time. 4 complication Of dis eases were the cause of death. Tn ad- CiJiO1 to her husband, there survive LI.--.rr.,-n-.. LI
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT

Extra Soft Turkish Bath Towels, pink or blue stripes-25c a yard. Large Size White Turkish Bath TOWelS-33C each.
 Large Size Turkish Bath Towels, in pink or blue checks-50c each.
 Good Size All-linen Huck Towels, sThite-42c each.
 All-Hnen Hemstitched Tray Cloths S3c each.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
coastinn Aeeident at RidrsfeId.

RiGEefeld. Conn. Dec. S0-David Dou-herty. 13 years old. was probably fa.alE injured today while sled rid ing down hill here. He ran into a large stone. his head striking it. He was picked up unconscious and taken to the hospital at Daubury. lt is be- believed his skull was fractured
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31

Stamford.-That Mrs. Gertrude F.. Pike of New York was lured from her home on Riverside Drive and taken by two stron=a-m men to Givens' sani- tarium at Stamford in an automobile. driven az a rate of % miles an hour, was testified at the habeas corpus pro- CCed!nEs brought by friends who alleEe that she has been illegally detained for a period of more than two years, In court Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
WARM WEARTHINGs FOR CHILDREN

Ghtsdcen's Knitted Sets, consisting of sweater, drawer logging and caps, in white and colors--$3.S8 a set.
 Children's Polo Sets, consisting of cap, sweater, drawer leggings and mittens-$49S set.
 Chldren's Knitted Rompers with HooG-$2 39
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
MYSTIC
Charity Chapter Officers Elected by Stonington Lodge-Wed- ding.

At the meeting oE Charity chapter Order of Eastern Star. Tuesday even ing the following officers were in stalled by the retiring worthy matron. Mrs. Robert Nichols. assisted by Miss Ethel Johnson as marshall Worthy Watron, Mrs. John r, Moves: worthy patron. David Seaman; associate ma truu Mrs. Winifred Chase: recording secretary. Mrs. M J.. Trail. treasurer, Mrs Elizabeth Wilcox; conductor, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes. associate con- Guctor. Miss Ethel Johnson; Adah, Miss Wiu.frcd Gledhill: Ruth. Miss Ruth Dodge: Esther. Miss Mildred Chapman, Martha, Miss Gladys Will cox. F-lcCta. Mrs. Ruby Patterson: marshal Mrs. =. r.. Mercer; chaplain. Mrs. F. Gates; warder. Mrs Lillian Price: sentinel William P. Latham. organist. Mrs. Marjorie Jensen. There | were visitors present from Westerly, SroninEtun and New London, and re- treatments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
Christmas Tree Exercises.

The Christmas tree and concert of the Baptist Sunday school was held in the church Wednesday evening. BaEe of candy an dorauges were dis tributed to all attending and a very
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
Personals.
Colds Cause Iendnche nnd Grin.

LAXATIVE PROMO QCININE re- moves the cause. Remember to call for full name. Look for signature Of F. W. GROVE. 25c
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
OBITUARY.
Byrcu Randall.

Byron Randall. 25. died at his home south of the village Wednesday night Mir. Randall was a native of this place and for several season was a member of the Colchester baseball team. He is survived Ey a sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31

I'lIFS JUreu m b 70 iF IaNs.
 Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching. Blind. Bleeding or PTOtruding Piles. First application gives relief. 50C.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31

Childrens Carriage Blankets, fancy figured designs, value 5Oc-special 39c.
 Satin Bed Spreads. slightly damaged. specially priced-S339, S3.5O, $3.69 and $439.
 Bath Robe Blankets, in fancy col ored designs, complete with cords and frogs-S27S and $339
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31

4ustIing Car Unloading. To clear up the congestion in the