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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-06-18

Several of the earlier reports of the
Rhode Island Sunday School union,
which was organized as auxiliary to
the American Sunday School union,
in 1925. have been received by the
Westerly Library and Memorial asso-
citation, thus encouraging the effort to
secure a complete collection. In 1882,
these two Sunday schools, located in
Westerly, were connected with the
union, and their report was as fol-
lows: Noyes Sunday school, j. w.
Moves. superintendent. one male and
four female teachers, forty male and
fifty female pupils, three teachers and
nine pupils were converted and there
were ninety eight volumes in the Ii
brary; Lottery Sunday school, Capt.
Amos Barns, superintendent; three
male and five female teachers, eighteen
male and twenty female pupils. four
teachers and one pupil were converted
and there were seventy seven volumes
in the library
The Pawcatuck society. of westerly,
Dr.. John Rose superintendent, was
not auxiliary to the union, with
male and s female teachers, 35 male
and 81 female pupils and five male
teachers.
In the union there were 10e socie-
female teachers, 4211 male and $3.50
female pupils and 81 teachers and los
pupils professed religion during the
year
The report of Walter Paine, treas
urer, showed a balance in the treas
ury of S2.S5. The reports for the local
schools to the seventh annual conven-
ton, held in Providence, April 4, 1882,
follow:
MOVES Neighborhood. Westerly
This school is not permanent. When in
operation it has always been connect
ed with a weekday school. The lat
ter could not have been supported but
for the benevolence of the Providence
Tract and Education society and the
pecuniary assistance of few indi-
viduals particularly acquainted with
it's state. There are many obstacles
to the school, such as the indifference,
prejudices and opposition of some
parents-the distance (from one TO
three miles) which most of the teach
ers and pupils have to walk-often
through meadows-and the consequent
irregularity in attendance. Another
obstacle, which perhaps is the princi-
pal one, is the different Sabbaths kept
(about one-half being Sabbatarians).
Under these circumstances, it is sur
prising that the school is so large.
There are 80 pupils on the list. Three
of the teachers and nine of the pupils
weIl-founded hope in Christ. Among
the nine is a boy of 13 or II years
a mixed descendant of tn Narragan-
sets.
"a visit from the secretary of the
mission, on the eve of the last day of
school, was the means of exciting I'M
usual interest in behalf of the school,
and many were there that evening
convicted of sin-some very soon sub
hitting their will to God-others still
inquiring the way. When mercies
have been thus abundant and marked,
we can hardly doubt the goodness of
God for the future. Surely, if He has
begun a good work among us. He will
perfect that which concerneth US"
Lottery, Westerly-Four of the
teachers and one of the pupils has
professed religion within the last u
months. The prosperity and even eX-
istence of the school, will depend very
much on the teacher of the free school.
Most of the men of this place during
summer are gone to sea-"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-06-18

for hearing in the Third district court
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-06-18

Conditions have changed in the
schools and method of conduct in
Westerly during the past century5when
school buildings were owned by indi-
viduals and hired by teachers to in
struct the young idea how to shoot as
shown in this document, dated West
erly, Nov. 13, 1925:
Mr.. Elias S. Palmer is DESTROYS of
teaching a school in the Pawcatuck
academy (Which was located near site
of the old town hall) the ensuing win
ter, or longer. provided his school
should meet the appreciation of the
employers and should prove sufficient
ly productive to compensate him for
Eis services;' to commence on Monday
The 21st inst; he is to take the acad-
envy at the usual rental of 1925 per
quarter, and to furnish his own wood,
etc. We the undersigned, proprietors
in said academy, do hereby approve of
the said E. S. Palmer taking the said
academy on the aforementioned terms
and that he commence his school as
soon as man be convenient. Rowse
Babcock, Nathan F. Dixon, Stephen
wilcox. George Gavit, James Maxson,
executor to the last will of A. Cross,
Elizabeth Hazard, George D. Gross,
William Robinson
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-06-18

Mrs. Mary S. 5urdick of New York
settled the civil suits brought against
her to recover for work and materials
furnished in connection with the i'm
provement OF her property in Westerly
by contract with her authorized agent.
The Abel P. Randall claim for plumb
ing, which travelled through the dis
trict and superior courts, was fully
settled on Thursday. Mrs. Burdick
also settled the case brought by Edwin
Latham, a painter, which was assigned
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-06-18

Hartford-Harlan R. Waterman and
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-06-18

There was a report, with refusal of
verifieation, Thursday afternoon, that
Charles P. 'EccIestone had purchased
for Mary A Damerel from the Lorraine
manufacturing company the property
in West Broad street between the
Walton building and the Pawcatuck
river bridge The purchased land was
the site of the old StIlman mill and
the Star theatre destroyed by fire a
few years ago.. 1t is said that the
purchase price was $4,000, but this
is discredited by one Versed in the
valuation of real estate, who said that
a price of $500 would be fair to ali
concerned.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Lubbock and the Bees.

In ANTS. Bees and Wasps'' it is re-
lated that one summer some fifty years
ago Sir John Lubbock became inter-
ested in curious parasite OF the bum-
blebee. He wished to complete his in
vesrigations. but as the winter came on
did not know where to get the bees.
so be advertised.
In reply to his advertisement a man
wrote offering him a supply OF bees at
one and Six apiece. The price was
high, but in the cause OF science Lub-
book did not demur. only when he had
bought all the bees ne required ne
wrote to the man and said. Now that
! have had the bees, for which am
greatly obliged. would you kindly tell
me. TO satisfy my curiosity, how you
are able to procure them at this time
of year?" The man wrote back quite
conrteously. but quite firmly, saying:
No Since ! can sell the bees at eight
eenpence each. think it pays me bet
ter 10 go On dong so than 10 tell any
body else how to procure them
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
BOTH WILL SUPPORT
VONDERHEIDE Law
Ernst and Mead, Flood Prevention
Experts, to Speak

Columbus, Feb. 6.-General Oswald
H. Ernst Of Washington, D. c., and
Professor Daniel W. Mead of the
University Of Wisconsin will be in Co
lumbus Tuesday in connection with
the hearing Of the Carver and Quin.
llsk bills repeating the Vonderheide
law, which provides for food preven-
ton in the Miami valley and other
parts of the state They will speak
in favor Of retaining the Vonderheide
law on the statute books in its pres.
ent form.
General Ernst is one OF board of
Engineers who reported on the plans
for food prevention in the Great
Miami valley proposed to be carried
Gut under the Vonderheide law. He
has had active connection with some
Of the most important engineering
works undertaken by the government
In recent years, including the Pana.
ma canal; and is at the present time
chairman of the American section OF
the international waterways commits.
sion and a director of the Panama
railroad.
Professor Mead is a professor Of
hydraulic engineering at the Univer-
s;ty of Wisconsin. He is a member
Of board recently appointed to re-
port on methods of food prevention
in Cnira.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
PHOTOS
Are Necessary In Order To
Get Passports

Persons applying for passports to
visit foreign countries must now file
two unmounted photographs Of them
selves and must also take an oath of
allegiance to Uncle Sam, according
to ruling concerning which Clerk
Hayes has received notice from Sec
retary Of State Bryan. Applicants for
passports must also state the names
of the countries they expect to visit
and the object of the visit.
One Of the photographs is attached
to the application, while the other is
sent to the bureau of citizenship. The
passports expire two years after the
date on which they are issued. The
new ruling is the result Of the move
ment to bring about better protection
for United States citizens who must
be abroad during the present war
time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
The Alaskans.

According to the government stalls
ties. the natives of Alaska are about
26.0O0 in number. and they are spread
over more than 100000 of the $4,000
sqnare miles of the territory. Their
small settlements extend along 10000
miles of coast and on both sides of the
Yukon river and its tributaries. for a
distance OF more than $500 miles. One
or the supervision districts contains a
full 100000 square miles. The others
average more than G5.O00 square miles
each. OF the natives OF Alaska ap-
proximately 1900 belong to six tribes
Of Indians in southeastern and south
ern Alaska and In the valley Of the
Yukon About 1900 are Eskimos on
the western aud northwestern coasts.
along the Bering sea, the Rering strait
and the Arctic ocean. Something more
than 5000 are Aleuts and mixed races
through the Aieutian islauds.-Chrts-
tian Herald.
An Unrair Example.
Professor-lf fail to give correct
answer TO any problem in mathematics
that any one present offers me 1 agree
to forfeit the sum of $40. Voice In
Audience Make the date OF my wife's
birth agree with her present age
Life.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
committees
Appointed For The WOman's
Relief Corps

An interesting meeting of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps was held Friday
evening with good attendance in
spite of the inelement weather.
The president announced the follow
ing committees for the year:
Relief-Miss Trimble. Mrs. Bell,
Mrs. Quidor, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Scott.
Conference-Miss Smith, Mrs, Mild,
Mrs. Grimm, Mrs. Hogue.
Auditing-Mrs. Daniels, Mrs Vance,
Mrs. Parker.
Executive-Mrs sebra George, Miss
Maggie Scott, Mrs. Rooms, Miss Eliza
eth White, Mrs Williams, Mrs. Tib-
bits, Mrs. Lett. Mrs. Anson
Home and Employmsnt- Mrs, Mon
tis. Mrs. Levy, Mrs. Headington, Mrs.
Harris.
Flower-Mrs. HOgse, chairman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Cherry Tree Game.

Cutting down the cherry tree is an
amusing game for Washington's birth
day. A small tree or shrub from which
all the lower branches have been cW
is set in deep box of sand and two
strong cieats nailed to it on each side
ana TO the top edge of the box. Each
contestant is blindfolded. given small
toy hatchet and told to cut down the
tree.
If he succeeds in knocking it down,
which he can do II he strikes exactly
parallel with the cleats. he receives MS
a prize one of the imitation bark Gov
cred stumps filed with bOnbons.
The fun of the game is in watching
the ridiculous antics of the contestants
In hitting out at empty air.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
KICKED
By A Horse And Condition
Very Serious
Brink Haven Man Injured At
Noon Friday

Brink Haven, Jan. with his head
terribly battered, his teeth knocked
out, his abdomen mass of bruises,
and his left leg fractured. Mr.. William
Simmons OF BHssfield, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Cal Simmons of this place, lies
in serious condition in Blissfield,
o., as result of injuries sustained
this noon, when a horse kicked him.
Mr.. Simmons, who has been work
ing in Blissfleld, was in the barn this
noon when, in some manner or other,
he angered one OF the horses. A kick
from one of it's hind legs knocked
him to the ground. The horse was not
contented and delivered succession
of well-directed kicks, striking Sim
mons head, his abdomen and legs.
Internal injuries are feared and
Simmons lies in AN extremely crit
ical condition.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
old Paper
Gives Details Of LincoIn's
Assassination
(Mansfield Shield.)

The story OF the assassination of
Abraham Lincoln, as told in the
journalistic style of that time is
graphically described in the New
York Herald in the issue of Saturday,
April Is, 1866, copy of which was
found in the bottom OF trunk by
Mrs. M. II. Hand, OF No. 1877 South
Diamond street
for years, Mrs. Hand said, probably
for nearly half q century. The paper
had been in the possession of her
father, the late Rev. w. Hudson, a
Methodist minister, who formerly had
charge In Knox county.
This paper was issued as an extra
at $40, o'clock the morning of Lin
coins death. Journalistic tribute was
paid him by the newspaper in turning
the column rules Of the front page
and showing an old-fashioned wood
cut likeness of the president. Turn
ing the column rules gives the ap-
pearance of heavy black borders be-
tween the columns.
The full details OF the assassination
with the official dispatches from Ed
win M. Stanton, his secretary of war
are published. An editorial also pays
tribute to the great emancipator, 9th
er space in the issue is devoted to the
operations of the Union and Confed
crate forces, great part of which Is
given over to the ridicule of jeff Dav
| is, president OF the southern states
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
COFFIN
Costing $1,000 Holds Body
Of Man Believed To Be
A Paupef

st. Louis, Mo, Feb. 5-The body of
Fred Kruse, 66, which was to have
been buried in Potters' field Thurs.
day, was shipped Wednesday night to
mis- former home at Continental in
81 900 coffin
Kruse died Monday in st. Mary's
hospital, East st. Louis, as county
patient. He was treated by County
Physician Stiehl Tuesday DIR. Stiehl
found in the dead mans room de-
posit slip which led to the discovery
that Krnse had $4,000 in securities
and $3.50 in cash in the Southern H.
inois bank
Edward Kruse of Continental, the
dead mans son, arrived Wednesday
night and departed few hours later
on the train bearing his body. He
said he was surprised to learn his
father had the money.
"He left home six years ago." he
said HE worked on section gangs
at several places. When he was at
home he always spent money as fast
as he got it. He wrote home about
once year. He always was eccen-
trio and disliked to talk about his
business"
Mrs. Margaret Lynch, at whose
home Kruse roomed, said he came
there two years ago. She said he
wore an old pair Of overalls which
he still was wearing when he became
ILL., He wore cheap cap and always
pretended to be extremely poor, she
said
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
A STORY OF
LONG suffering
Indiana Lady's Deiiverance Efiec-
ted AT The Eleventh Hour.

Alfor'sviAe, Ind.--In a letter from
this place, Mrs. VaGa Street says:
"For over eight years, suffered from
almost every ailment known to my
sex.
! would have such severe pains in
my back, every month, that / would be
in bed two or three days.
At such times would be SO nervous
that could hardly stand to have any,
one walk across the floor.
tried a lot Of different medicines,
but nothing i ever tried did me SO
much good as Cardui, the woman's
tonic.
have taken three bottles of Cardui,
and the last three months l haven't
suffered any pain at ALL and do not
have those awful nervous spells.
Had only known Of this wonderful
medicine eight years ago, could have
saved many dollars, and days Of pain
and sorrow.
advise every woman who has the
least symptom Of womanly trouble, to
take Cardui."
Lady Reader, have you any Of these
symptoms? If SO, we urge you, as
Mrs. Street does, to give Cardui, the
woman's tonic, trial.
It is composed Of purely vegetable
ingredients-ardc can do you no harm.
1t is almost sure to do you good.
Your dealer sells Card-u-i.
Try it today. EB D.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
SHORT LOCALS

Mrs. John Lehew Of Bast Sugar
street went to Newark this morning,
where she will visiti with relatives.
Mr.. Ralph Y. Struble Of Frederick
town was in the city Friday on bust
ness.
Mr.. Paul G. Mooney returned Fri
day to Cleveland. after a brief stay
with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brooks of AL.
exandria, o., arrived In the city this
noon and are guests of Mr.. and Mrs
George r. Baker, East High street.
Mr.. Leon Mondron, who has been
working in Caney, Kansas, returned
to his home in Mt. Vernon this morn
ing.
Mrs. Edward Weed left Friday for
Weston, w. Va, to visit relatives.
She will also visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Sweeney at Chilli.
cothe before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Well OF New
York City stopped in the city Thurs
day on their way to Cincinnati, o.,
and we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Max
Hyman.
Miss Mcdowell of West Vine street
was pleasantly surprised Thursday
by the receipt Of a beautiful plant
sent by the Good Samaritan class of
tho N d Sunday aoI,ooI
Mr. Marion Douglass of Mansfield,
a brother of DIR. Stephen A. Douglass,
of the Ohio State Sanatorium, has en-.
tered Kenyon college as Freshman.
Another addition to the class of 1918
Is Mr.. Jordan of Steubenville.
Col. l.. G. Hunt departed this morn
ing for Cleveland, where he will at
tend the meeting of the officers of the
Ohio brigade, u. r. X. of p, at which
the majOrgeneral of the world will be
present
A drag was struck by taxicab on
South Main street Friday morning
while crossing the street near the
TNelStT-JOWuB W. lne wagon, on dC-
count of the slippery condition of the
street, was thrown aside Had ii not
been for this, the taxicab would prob
ably have been demolished.
The state board of administration
and the state budget commissioner
have recommended to the present
general assembly that an appropria-
tion OF $4,000 be made for the Ohio
State Sanatorium at Mt Vernon for
the purpose of enlarging the institu-
ton to care for more patients
Reverend r. L. Harris of Toledo,
Reverend Gunnell of Toledo. Rever-
end Thomas Jenkins of Fremont, Rev
erend Arthur T. Reasoner of Mans
field, Reverend r. G. Mapes of San
dusky, Reverend H. L. Hadley of Mar
tins Ferry and Bishops w. A. Leonard
OF Cleveland and Frank DuMoulin of
Toledo were in Gambler Thursday, at.
tending the dedicatOry ceremonies of
Bexley Theological School.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Nursery Play Tray,

A truly invaluable nursery possession
is tray Of sand which will fit upon a
child's small table or even rest solidly
upon the floor. The tray should have
upright borders not less than four
inches in height--and a little higher Is
better-and should contain a heap OF
clean sand. This, when slightly
moistened, can be built" into all man
ner of fascinating objects, from the
elementary "castle" of babyhood to a
complete railway line. with station.
bridges and tunnel, through which toy
trains can be run. or the daintiest Of
miniature gardens planted with twigs
and leaves and bordered with massive
rocks formed of stones, over which
more flowers will trail. or a fortified
town In which the soldiers, with can
non and the rest-naturally so popular
this year-can attack and defend TO
the endless amusement of the young
owner. This tray need take up no
appreciable room when not in use. for
the little owner can soon be taught to
scoop the sand up and put II in a
closed receptacle. Then the empty
tray may stand quite out of the way
until the next time it ls used.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Points
for
Mothers
Presidential Game.


who's whoy' is good game for
Feb. %. One may easily obtain penny
pictures of United States presidents
Secure about six sets of, say, Wash
ington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Grant, Cleve-
land, Mckinley, Roosevelt, Taft and
Wilson.
Paste these pictures on cardboard.
Then cut them In quarters and shuttle
them together on a large table. Let
the contestants work in couples around
the large table. To the couple who
first succeed in completing set goes
an appropriate prize, such as neatly
framed print Of Washington for the
boy and box of candy tied with pa
triotic ribbon for the girl.
+ Naming the presidents is an instruc-
tive games. The children choose sides
for this just as in the old fashioned
spelling match. After the sides have
been chosen the hostess names one side
Republican. the other Democratic She
tells them she wants to find out which
party is most familiar with the full
names of the presidents of the United
States from George Washington down
to Woodrow Wilson. Paper and pencil
are provided each contestant. The win
ming party, of course, is the one whose
papers show the greater number of
correctly named presidents.
This game may be followed by an IN
dividual contest on the naming Of all
the states in the Union, the prize going
to the one who first completes the task.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Nice Hair Ribbons.

A little girls hair ribbon muses. very
quickly If tied each time 1t is used.
Instead of tying make the ribbon into
a bow and tie the latter to the hair
with a short piece of baby ribbon. the
same color as the bow, slipped through
the knot. By this means the bow Is
fastened to the hair securely and is
always kept fresh.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
Washinston's Birthday Party.

At children's party one hostess
supplied the little girls with colonial
caps patterned after the kind that Mar
tina Washington affected. with tichu
or kerchief made OF white Grape paper.
a belt, a sword and cooked hat were
given to each small boy.
Thus adorned. the youngsters were
seated ut round table. in the center
of which was huge Jack Horner
cherry pie made Of red Grape paper
and trimmed in artificial cherries and
surmounted with figures Of George and
Martini. From this centerpiece extend
ing to every childs plate were narrow
red ribbons. At the hostess signal the
pie was opened. every child pulled on
his ribbon and extracted from the pie
a little prize.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-02-09
KICK CAUSES COLTS DEATH

North Liberty. Jan. 5-The 3-year'
old colt of Mr.. Harvey Beal of this
village died this morning of blood
poisoning caused by kick 1t receiv
ed from another horse several days
agoo.