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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16
FUN
Ausustua 1. Morse.

Funeral services for Augustus l. Morse. formerly agent of the Morse mills and one of the best known man. ufacturers fin eastern Connecticut, were conducted at his home on Sunnyside Monday afternoon by Rev. J. R. Stub bert, pastor of the Baptist church. The bearers were Stillman s. Morse. c. By ron Morse, Milton Morse, Leon T. Will son, Albert E. Luke and Charles. N. Fenner. Burial was in Grove street cen1 ct cry
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16

about 21 years ago. Potato growing lis supposed to be only a sideline with Mir. Smith. but he managed to raise 51 900 bushels oil his Pearl Brook farm in the heart of the Maine pota- Maine man and came from that state to Danielson When he went to rais- ing potatoes he took the matter up in a scientific way. He made careful study of the whole proposition and the results of his attention to detail and the use of the most modern methods of culture has, resulted in getting enor- nous crops of the tubers. Attention has just been called to Mir. Smiths success in this line by a feature arti- cle appearing in one of the papers of that city The gross value of his po- tatO crop last season was not far from S4Q.OQO.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16
chewder for Eiremen.

HartFerS.-As 8 result of the special joint session of the fire committee from the court of common council and the board of Ire commissioners, held the other night, the Hartford 1remen will have one day off in every eight. the rule to go into effect on April 1 next.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16

a week with her daughter, Mrs. E. M Brunn in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mrs. C. F. Waterman has been in Worcester recently.
 Miss Sylvia Wheelock has returned from a visit with her cousin in Ux- bridge, Mass.
 Miss Mary Wheelock is to entertain the O. M. club Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16
FUNERAL
Inlan Davis.

Funeral services for John Davis, who died at -DayyilIc. were held at the undertaking rooms of Louis E. Ken nedy on Furnace street Monday after noon. Rev. J. w. Wright. pastor of the Congregational church at Dayville of ticiating. Burial was in the DayVine cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16

is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. R. Meis- ter.
 Miss Charlotte Rathbun is reported seriously i'll at the home of her sis ter, Mrs. Frank Freeman. in Portland, Me.
 Judge 4. P. Anderson has returned from New York.
 Mrs. Boon Spink and Miss Madeline Spink have been visiting in Stoning- ton.
 William Baker is able to go out of doors after a lengthy illness.
 Afr. and Mrs. Walter Capwell of New London spent the week end with Mir. and Mrs. Otis Douglas.
 One Application Received.
 Nokomis comTnandery. U. O. G. C., held an interesting and well attended meeting Friday night, at which one application for membership was re- ceived.
 Mrs. James Langworthy and daugh- ter Idella have been visiting in New London.
 Chewder for Bremen.
 Saturday evening the boys of the fire company had a fish choWder in the quarters on Cedar street.
 Mrs. John Fitzpatrick and Miss Grace Fitzpatrick are visiting in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Death of Blanche Larrow-Waterman Mill to Run Nights-WiIIiman Man Gets s5 Days Jail Sentence City Seeks Abatement of Tax in Woodstock-Fire Departments Ball Big Success.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16
Storinu Good Ice.

Eockville-The quarterly meeting of the Epworth League union will be held in Rockville on the evening of Feb. 26. Hon. Charles Phelps of Rockville will be the principal speaker of the eYen- ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16
JAIL SENTENCES IMPOSED. Sixty Days for Dayville Man-Eishty.
 five for Wiilimantic Wanderer.

Two cases were disposed of in the city court Monday morning. Lyman Derosier, 26, Dayville, charged With having been intoxicated and with Judge M. H. GeissIer te serve 50 days
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16

urday evening. Gittin's orchestra fur nished the music and local man prompted. The prize waltz was won by Miss Mabel Mcdonald and broth CT. William Mcdonald. There was . large attendance.
 Storing Good Ice.
 Several of those in the village who put up ice and failed to get their houses filled earlier in the season are having them filled now from Pack woods pond, north or the village. The ice is of fair quality and thickness.
 Harry Elgart lodge, I. O. Q. F., held a meeting Sunday evening.
 William O'Brien returned to Nau- gatuck Sunday evening after two weeks visit with relatives in town
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16
DANIELSON

JaiIer Albert s. Fields Recovering From IlIness-George Seiden Mar
 rowIy Escapes Drowning-Auction of
 Stock Held Up-M. B. Smith Raises 51 900 Bushels Of Potatoes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16
STONINGTON
Members of St. Mary's Parish Give Minstrel Show-Boroueh Briefs.
Minstrel Show.

Mrs. E. F. Wilcox of Stonington was a recent guest at the home of Mir. and Mrs. II. R. Merriam at Rocky Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16

Mrs. H. R. Merriam at Rocky Hill.
 Minstrel Show.
 The members of St. Mary's church save a minstrel show in the borough opera house Monday evening under the direction of J. H. McCaffery with a chorus of 25 voices. Westerly, Noank and Mystic appeared in the cast The show was staged under the direction Of Rev. James F. O'Brien, pastor of the church.
 John Carlson is home from visit in Washington, D. C.
 Charles Gardiner of Wickford was a visitor here Saturday. 1, Rev. P. E. Braxton preached at the Third Baptist church Sunday even- ing.
 Ash Wednesday Services.
 Special services will be held in Call vary church Ash Wednesday by Rev. D. C. Monroe of Hartford at 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.
 Mrs. F. L. kretscher and daughter have returned from New Jersey.
 Miss Edith A. Durgin spent Saturday in Providence.
 Miss Ann Atwood Is visiting friends in New York.
 Bond Furnished.
 The case of Henry Hudson, charged with nOn-support. tried before Judge ". A. Breed. was continued to the next session of the superior court. A bond of $500 was furnished for Hudson. by Mrs. Carrie RaynOT.
 Grammar School Paper.
 The staff of the Grammar School Chronicle has been recently elected and includes: Editor in chief, Hope Haley: assistant editor, Catherine Powers; art editor George Ryon; chairman of the board, John Krizanek; girl reporters. Christina. Reid, Leatha Teller: boy reporters, Joseph King, Philip Smith. The meetings of the board will be held every Wednesday afternoon after the regular session of the school.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16
POTATOES WORTH s4o,ooo.

What M. B. Smith Realized on His
 5t,oo0 BusheI Crop Last Season.
 N r. smith. formerly engaged ir business here but now in Hartford, has made something of a reputation as a potato grower since leaving here
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16
Only Que sBRoNo aUININE."

Whenever you feel a cold coming on, think of tn fuIT name LAXATIVE "a BROGIO t2t-ININE. Look for signature of F. W GROVE on box 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-16

A social dance given ay Pref. 4. Lazinsk was held in Tip Top nall Sat
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-14
Mayor Bennett on Law Enforcement

In his message to the city council, Mayor
Bennett discussing the enforcement of the liquor
laws, said:
"The biggest thing in this community is the law While
my right may be questioned suggest the method
of prosecution in the liquor cases. nevertheless
wish to state my opinion that compromise settlements
in local option violations should and that
the maximum fine and penalty under the law should be de-
clared upon their being found guilty. There my udg
ment for light fine for
that it the first oense of the prisoner for the violation
of the local option law deliberately con-
nved at and has not the defense in
criminal action of great provoked anger
minimum fine believe in the the
stone pile of the old days. other form of labor law
vioatos and if possible while the prisoner work. the
for the labor performed be paid family or
otherwise kept for the prisoners welfare should be
constant aim to that all laws strictly enforced
Rockford Republic May 4.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-14
THE AMERICAN ISSUE
May ID, 1915.

literature printed slip entitled THE Clergyman the
Enemy of Country Towns" 1t quotes man who
says that he pastor of country church at one
time, saying that "the country clergyman in
every amusement pastime where there may be
gathering of young people a rival for his church"
The country clergy" he adds, "are unintentonally
depopulating the country towns by driving the young
people to the city
Why liquor dealers association should publish
this erratic statement is evident to everyone who
knows anything of the tactics of the liquor Dealers
With them, the chief end of life is to eat, drink and
be merry. Anyone who breaches sef-denia1 they re-
gard enemy of human happiness, and incidental
ly their pocketbook. Hence their opposition to the
country clergyman.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-14
Chicago Liquor Dealers Ask Lower License Fees
By J. w. Langly.

At meeting of the license committee of the city
council of Chicago, May 6, ordinance was in
troduced calling for the reduction of the amount of IL
cense, which should be paid the city by the whole
sale liquor dealers, from $500 to $780,
1t was stated by those in favor of the ordinance
that the liquor dealers the present time were paying
only $50 of the $500 required by law and in order to
offset any further deficiency appearing the books
the amount should be lowered the demands of
the liquor interests In other words, the liquor in
terests contend that if allowed to make their own
laws, they will obey them; if not the laws will be
ignored
The motion of the liquor dealers was referred
to subcommittee. 1t ought to stay there
Quite the opposite is true of the motion by Alder
man Merriam to prohibit the sale of liquor in all dance
halls at any time whatever This ordinance is in the
interest of public morals and should be passed. 1t
would put an end to evil that has done more to
give Chicago bad than any other
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-14
A Treat for Chicago

The National Temperance Society, one of the
Oldest temperance organizations in America, will
celebrate its fftieth anniversary Sunday evening"
May 10 in the First Presbyterian Church. Grand
Boulevard and Forty-frst street, Chicago.
The Rev Duncan c. Miller, Vice President will
preside Addresses will be given by Bishop Fallows
Rev. ~leland B. McAffee, D. D., and the Rev. DR.
Vim. c. Covert. Bishop John H Vincent will conduct
the devotional service
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-14
Why He Would Not Sign Billy Sunday Petition

The Chicago Examiner has IS young people cir
culatng petitions asking Billy Sunday to come to
Chicago. A saoonkeeper who asked to sign one
of these petition blanks replied NO sir Do you
think will sign petition to cut my own throat?'
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-14
Liquor Dealers Call Clergymen the Enemy
of Country Towns

The so-called Manufacturers and Dealers Asso-
citation, which, have shown several times is fl
nanced by the brewers, is circulating among other
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-14

There is middle ground; you are Our friend
or our enemy" says Justice, the organ of the New
Jersey Liquor Dealers. Quite right
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-14

The Board of Education of Philadelphia has
ruled that temperance posters may be displayed in
public schools
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-05-14

AT the first official dinner given by Governor
Brumbaugh Of Pennsylvania nothing stronger than
ginger ale served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-04
SAFETY AND SANITY

- That safety and sanity in the opera
ton of motor cars are essential to a
continuation of the phenomenal sue
cess the automobile industry has been
SO far seems to be an idea which is
general among the leading car manu-
facturers. Stauneh, stable construc-
ton and the, utilization of every pos
sfb1e mechanical Improvement and
refinement, rather than an effort to
provide tremendous speed are, in their
minds. the demands Of the day in mo-
tor car building.
The speed mania has had its day.
Those who believe that speed is one
Of the biggest essentials in a car are
now an exceedingly small minority of
the motoring public. Their require
Inents are being conscientioJsly ignor-
ed by the majority of manufacturers
who produce cars that appeal to the
solid, substantial public The need OF
the present time is staunchness, sim
plicity, dependabilfty. smoothness and
ease of operation rather than speed
Makers are endeavoring to manu-
faeture cars for business and pleasure
rather than joy riding or rockies.
speeding. No business, except that o.
racing, demands abnormal car speeds
and anyone who has ever ridden a
sixty miles an hour knows that ther'
can be no real enjoyment at NOR,
than thirty miles an hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-04
BACKFTRES

A backfire is possible with either a
weak or rich mixture, although more
common with the former, because a
weak mixture burns more slowly. The
backfire starts in the cylinder, and is
due to the presence of flame in the
combustion chamber when the intake
valve opens to take in fresh charge.
If the combustion of the charge is
very. slow there will be a flame in
the cylinder when the exhaust valve
closes and the intake valve, opens is
still incandescent and sets. the fresh
charge on fire the mo1nentSit comes in
contact with it thus producing. a back
fire. ~
Ordinarily a backfire can only be
produced by q weak mixture at high
speed, say 1000 revolutions per min
ute, although with very weak MKT
ure, or a very late spark. a backfire
may be produced at a. much slower
speed. say 500. .
It is possible to make the motor
baclfrea by using too rich a mixture
also, but the over-rich mixture burns
faster than the one that is too lean
and therefore the former is generally
burned out before the intake valve
opens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-04

foreedsto pay an enormous ransom.
Many tales are told of the mag
nanimity of Sa1adin, the most illus
strfous Of all soldiers OF fortune. On
one occasi on Richard the Lion
Hearted was on the point of being
taken prisoner, but a Norman gentle
man shouted 81 am king and was
made a captive while Richard es-
capped When Saladin heard of the
Norman's devotion to his monarch
he praised him highly and ordered
his release.
After his trfumpha1 entrance into
Jerusalem Saladin was surrounded by
Christian women and children, who
begged for clemency toward their
fathers. brothers, husbands and sons
who had been taken prisoners.
eSaladin was SO touched by the sad
spectacle that he Immediately order
ed sa II prisoners TO be released.
4 It was Saladin who first organized
. corps similar to the modern Red
Cross, and In their work of rescue
his agents of mercy made no distinc-
ton between friend and foe. The
Christian sick and wounded soldiers,
cruelty left to die, were cared for by
this pagan prince, whose name has
become synonymous with justice,
mercy, naagnanimity and bravery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-04
PLAZA

Manager CaIlan takes pleasure in
announcing, his headliner for the lat
ter half of the week, for it enjoys the
distinction of being elassed among
Americas foremost vaudeville offer
ings and he feels positive that the
record. business of the season will re-
pay him for the expense and energy
he has expended in contracting Miss
va1laJ C1app's Jolly Juveniles IN a
miniature musical comedy that is the
last word in variety perfection The
young people in the act are girls. ev-
cry one of them, ranging In years from
4 to 10, but the talent they display In
their very unique and delightfully."- en-
pertaining performance would make
many an older star lock to their lau-
rels. High class song numbers and
clever terpsiehorean exhibitions COM
prise their Offering for the most part
and it is the only act of its kind in
vaudeville.
THE Gaiety Four,s' variety's most
popular comedy quartet in their hilar-
ious oddfty entitled Fun in a Dark
town Schoolroom,' will be an added
feature attraction and Judging from
the manner in which their efforts have
been passed on by other cities their
engagement here is bound to be a most
pleasing one both for themselves and
for the audiences.
t. George Magic & CO. presenting their
comedy play1ets entitled George, the
Fsixer will, be another source OF
laughter in this spIendidly balanced
program. There are four people IN
| the cast, comedians one and all, and
they have an unusual vehicle IL
Georgia the Fixer.''
+ The Kaennps are team of co1ored
entertainers who will offer songs and
comedy chatter IN a manner that is
schedules to bring them into popular
fawoE slrilg the next three days.
Ftssx7SfT5f47tFH ftofIiT71
bill In clever exhibftfo- Of roller
skating that cannot be surpassed
Hogan Out West, - Keystone com
ledy#;'sA Man and His Work. and ga
! Lucky Blowout in two reels, com.
Ipose the movie end of the program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-04
Anausements
POLTS !.

For the last half Of this week. conn
mencing with ftoday's matinee, Man
ager Poll has arranged for Polls tfle-
atres a most attractives program OF
vaudeville and motion picture Tea
lures.
Topping the vaudeville program are
the Eli hts Bell Boys and Bellies, dam
ty musical offering of the type that
Vaudeville lovers take such delight IN
Tuneful song numbers and dainty
dances, combined with good comedy,
make this one of the best offerings OF
it's Kind in the business.
The feature film brings here for the
first time in the movies Lillian Rus
sell. 9the most. beautiful woman on
the American stage Miss Russell Is
starred in a hve-act film version OF
her biggest stage success, W1ldhre,
a drama of the race track.
Other features of the vaudeville Dill
bring here many popular features OF
the varieties Included in the list are
William and Margaret Guilty, brother
and sister, formerly of the Musical
Cuttys, in a new offering that intro
duces vaudeville's greatest 'celllst;
Billy s. Hall, with Jennie Colburn, IN a
comedy playlet, bud Weiser.''
Y Arthur Barrett and company, IN g
wonderful balancing act; Lehrer and
Ward, in songs and dances: and Ray
mond and Frederick, in a. nonsense
offering will complete the bill.
In addition to "Wildfre," there VIII
be other motion pictures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-04
AUTO NOW A NECESSITY

Inhabitants of a tiny oasis village
in the great Sahara desert are no
more cut OFF from actual co1nn1uni-
cation with the rest Of the world than
were thousands of farmers before the
advent of the motor car.
"A few years ago a trip from the
farm to the city meant tedious hours
farmer steps into his motor car and
in an uncomfortable buggy behind a
tired, bedragg1ed horse. Today the
derives pleasure and relaxation from
what was formerly an unpleasant me-
cessity. To his the motor car, which
was once looked upon as a. luxury,
has become q necessity without which
he would be seriously Handicapped.
The popularity of the motor car
among farmers Is being reflected in
all parts of the country.
More than half of the thousands of
popular priced cars which are being
people who live in remote districts.
any one thing toward opening up the
sections of this country which are dis
tant from the cities. Tt has brought
the farmer into easy communication
with the town, the railroad, the tele-
phone and everything else that make
for progress.
The motor car is the modern engine
of Industrial and social welfare. Even
where the poorest roads prevail it is
blowing through mud and deep ruts
every day in the year. It is safe to
say that there is hardly a farm in the
United States that has not been in
syader by a motor car at one time or
another.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-04
HUMOR IN ART" TO
BE DISCUSSED AT
STRATFORD LIBRARY
Hrofessor Cruz siaank WIN Talk
Looking for Bank
Site in Town.
tspeciaI Il The Esrzner.)


stratford March S.s l1Inor IN Art,
vzhl be the subject Of lecture tnat
vaa1 be delivered <suErorr.0w 1T the III
bHary Kan BY PROFESSOR James ~
cEutizsh ank- The ADDRESS will begin
az O'Clock
AT a meeting of those interested m
the proposed Stafford Trust Co last
night, a conanafttee was appointed to
look for EaEtab1e site for the build
Ing One site. that owned by Mrs.
Gatheri1le s15anezettel of New York, be-
tween the Center schooIhouse and the
property Of George Batennan, is favor
ably considered it is understood
$tratferde HIGH schoo1 Will tackle the
sa piles High school OF Westport this
evening tne az basketball game at the
town hall Each team has won one
game and this vii be the deciding one
81 the series. In the preliminary the
Eeokoos Of Stratford VIII play the Mo
hawks of Bridgeport. s.
The Pequonnock Camp F1rss Girls
viii present a plays The Ease of slls-
pension. . TuesdAy e4 en5h Marcel 10.
al Red Men's hall The proceeds OF
the play will be used for the assistance
Of those who are i'll at Easter. Flow
ess will be purchased ten t9enn
EThe Odd Four wifi give another
dance here on the seseAi1fg OF z1azssh s.
VIII be a masqusAae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-04
BABY TWO MONTHS OLD,
WEIGHS BUT 31s POUNDS

The smallest baby for its age ever
exhibited at 8. baby show in Connect
icut or perhaps in the United States
won first prize in the small baby con-
test at the Lyric theatre yesterday.
The small baby was the real hit Of
the show, the tiniest ungster en-
tered in the contest being Miss Gladys
Viola Smith, whose parents live at 3S4
developed and a healthy baby in every
particular, the little maid at the age
of two months, tipped the scales at
only 1-2 pounds. The manager of
the baby carnival contest who has
been holding baby shows all over the
country for the past % years, said that
lit was the Smallest baby for its age he
had ever seen. The little tots nearest
competitor was baby which was en-
tered three years ago in a, contest held
in Chicago This ittleE girl weighed
8 Sd pounds and was also two months
older than the baby shown at yester--
days exhibition.
In yesterdays contest, the second
prize was won by Miss Florence Mer-
rift, parents living at IS Bell street,
who at the age Of six months, weighed
only five pounds. Other winners in the
small baby contest were as follows:
Joseph Psteyino, age one month, six
pounds; Fred Stratton, age three
months, eleven pounds; Raymond Lee
vine, two nonths, II ~ pounds: Leila
William Holly. age three and one-half
months, Il pounds; Hobby Argoritt, 16
months. 10 pounds; Sally Chrisco1l,
four mont hss 20 pounds; Irene Mang1es,
/ 10 months e pounds.
The twin babies brought forth a lot
/ of applause as they were entered in
the contest, the winners of the first
and second prizes being the recipients
Of storms of applause. First prize in
this class was won by Louis and Wiz
Ham Kubrofszy, aged two years, VIII ose
parents live at 90 Williston street. Sec
ond prize went to julius and Ruth
7Wollner, % months, of 728 Pembroke
street
Other winners in the twin baby con-
test were Carl and Theodore SIZZLING,
laged II months, T69 Norman street;
| Robert and Raymond Green, aged 8
months, II Olive street; Rosa and Ma
tilda +Clonhaus, aged Is months, 2S3
Main street; Catherine and May Ira
Wis 10 months. S24 Madison avenue;
Harry and May Jensen, % months,
Ef1ifSfde Park, Devon.
i It was announced that all the prizes
| IN the baby show contests will be dis
Etributed to the winners at the matinee
performance Saturday afternoon, with
the exception OF the prizes for the King
and Queen Saturday evening on the
prizes, a grand piano and a fine sew
s ing machine, will be given to the King
and Queen Saturda- evening on the
stage or the theatre, Mayor Cl1IIord b.
Fl Wilson making the speech of presenta-
ton. Saturday afternoon, is expected
to be the big day Of the week at the
theatre when all the mothers come to
claim the prizes won by their littte
ones.
At the theater this evening the mem
bers of the press of Bridgeport will be
the guests of the mar agement at the
performances of BABY Mine,,' this
weeks great comedy success of the
Ca1burn players