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Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20

The contract has been let and work
has been commenced on a modern gar
age which is being erected for Z. l..
Hubbard in the rear of his residence
on Broadway. The garage is to be two
stories in height and of brick conStruc
ton. The foundation has been laid
and the brick walls have been started
The garage will replace the barn which
was burned some weeks ago.
One Building Moved.
The first of the four buildings being
moved back on Sachem street to al
low for improvements to the street, is
now resting on its new location and
the brick foundation is being finished
up. This is the house on the corner
of Yantic street and Sachem street
and is occupied by Daniel Falvey and
family. The contractors are now at
work moving the next house in line,
which is owned by the Falls Company
and occupied by Michael Kearney.
Preparations are being made for the
moving of the corner building at the
junction of Sachem and Lafayette
streets. The foundation has been part
ly removed to allow for the setting up
of the temporary supports. Next week
will probably see this building on it's
new site. F'enton Bros. & Co. have the
contract.
At the Smuggling Stage.
The shingling of the handsome resi-
dence which Henry G. Peck is hav-
ing erected on Sachem street is now
about completed and the placing of the
window frames is being finished up
The partitions for the rooms have been
started.
Working on Interior.
The second of the two houses which
William BeckWith is erecting on Broad
street is now covered in and the in
terrier work has been started.
Painters at Work.
The painters at the Elks Home have
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
BoRERS IN VINES.

Those who graw squashes, cucum-
bers, melons or other vines often have
much trouble from borers in the stems.
Fall blowing and rotation of land are
the best ways of combating the Strug-
gle, but for those who have to use the
same land every year, coal ashes placed
in the hill with the seed have in many
cases proved effective in keeping the
borers away. More seed should be
planted than number of vines is ulti-
mately needed. Carbon bi-sulphide
can be inserted in the hole in which
the borer has entered or, better yet a
tablespoon of it can be inserted in a
hole in each hill and the hole plugged
up, which will allow the gas to pene-
trate the SOIL killing all forms of in
sect life.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
ACTIVITY AMONG LOCAL BUILDERS
One Large Garage Finished and Another Underway
Progress on Sachem Street Changes-Other Work

Just about completed the staining Of
the interior woodwork which is being
finished in dark oak. The concrete
floor of the rathskiller is being painted
a dark red. two coats being used. me
entire work is now practically finished
as all that remains to be done Is to
install the furniture and to construct
the bowling alley.
Garage Completed.
Contractor C. M. Williams has COM
pleted the garage for George w. Car
roll Of Broadway. The new garage
was built on the site of the old one
which was extensively damaged by
garage was left standing after the fire
and this served as start for the new
garage. It is of bungalow type and is
sheathed in yellow pine on the inter-
ior. On the south side are rooms for
the use Of the caretaker of the es-
tate and a workroom for the chauffeur.
Asbestos shingles have been laid on
the roof and there is q cement ap-
proach to the garage. The garage has
capacity of about eight machines.
Completing Store Changes.
On the ground floor of the Chapman
block the tile vestibules are a part Of
the big improvement made in the store
the past few weeks and they were laid
during the last three or four days.
Since last week green marble has been
placed under the show windows MAX
ing the exterior very attractive. The
interiors of the new show windows are
now being finished up. Here white
metal ceilings have been installed and
handsome inverted electric chandeliers
have been hung. At the western end
of the store an office is being fitted
up for the use of the two car-starters,
George Heroux and John Kinney. The
installing of the white tile walls in
l. = rT&, 800
completed. Peck & McWiIliams have
the contract.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
GARDENING IN THE CITY.
Lack of Space Makes Choice and Ar
rangement of Crops Important.


Gardening in the city is as much diff
ferent from that in the country as one
can easily imagine. In the country the
farmer has plenty Of land, therefore is
not cramped for room and puts his
rows far part, allowing for horse cul-
ttvation. In the city it is necessary to
get maximum crop from the small
space, which means that the ground
must be fully occupied all the time
This means not only that the rows of
vegetables will be planted close to-
gether, but that short season crops
will be planted between the rows, and
that as soon as one crop Is harvested
another will be planted in its place.
Those working city gardens should
plan to practice considerable trans
planting as this will save much space
during the early growth Of the plants
amount of space required by the ma
ture plant the shortest amount Of time
possible. One should plan to get very
rapid growth in order to get two or
three crops from the same land an
nually. This can be done by making
the soil very rich and saving all the
moisture by frequent cultivation.
Because planting must be close and
a large amount of edible product must
be secured from each square foot of
ground, 1t will be necessary to omit
from the garden many vegetables
which yield a relatively small amount
of edible product for the amount of
space occupied. Corn, squashes. wa
termelons, field beans and potatoes
should be omitted because of this
reason. The garden should be devoted
chiefly to such crops as beets, carrots,
parsnips, onion sets, Swiss chard, pars-
leyiey, lettuce, radish and the like. If
one has more space than few square
feet, cabbage. spinach, peas, peppers
and tomatoes, if trained up right may
be grown. 1t is also permissible to use
cucumbers If one is especially fond of
them and has sufficient space. One
should plan a succession of crops of
those vegetables which are especially
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20

each side of the archway, form no
inconsiderable part of the decorative
scheme.
The basement is well lighted and
ventilated. In the extreme rear, I'M
der the kitchen, is the boiler room,
f1anked by a coal bin of eleven tons,
capacity. This leaves the entire floor
espace unbrolken save by the concrete
supporting piers, and preserve closet,
vegetable cellar, etc. It may be parti-
toned off as desired, with no danger
of overheatng because of too close
proximity to the boiler room. Clean
dry storage space, or room for a work.
bench may also be had.
Arrangements have been made with
the architects to furnish estimated
cost of construction or other informa-
ton desired regarding the house il
Illustrated. They also invite our read
ers to make suggestions for plans
which they would like illustrated in
the future. Address all correspond
ence to Bulletin House Department.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
MIDDLETOWN.

Plans are being drawn for new
residence to be erected at West Long
Hill for T. J.-Atkins. 1t will be of
frame and stucco construction, BOXES
feet, with a wing, 20x20 feet. 1t will
have hot water heat, electric wiring
fireplaces, mantels an other modern
convenienceS.
Denis ]. O'Brien will start work at
once on the erection of a new house on
McDonough place. 1t will be built of
hollow tile, with the exterior succeed.
1t will be provided with all modern
cOnveniences.
James Longworth has started the
foundation work for a frame cottage
for himself on Washington street It
will contain six rooms provided with
modern conyeniences.
James O'Connor has started work on
the erection of a frame addition to
James Raftery's house on Erin street
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20

The bungalow type is becoming in
creasingly popular, and with good rea-
son. 1t would be difficult to secure
greater economy of space, attractive
appearance, combined with the max
imum of light and air, so important to
the health and comfort of the in
mates, than are to be had in the
bungalow presented today. The ex-
terror, with its long, low, sweeping
lines, its massive rubble tone chimney,
porch foundation and piers supporting
the overhanging roof, together with the
harmonizing shingles in weathered or
brown stain on roof, and sides, is most
dignified and pleasing.
From a concrete foored piazza 26.6
K II feet. entrance is gained to the
large living room, 13 p feet. At
the front of the living room is a
deep ingle nook, with wide leather
cushioned seats on three Sides the
back consisting almost entirely of
ene great window, giving directly up
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
exhibitor or the list of questions an
swered.
How to Enter the Exhibitions.


l. Public announcement of the date
OF each exhibition will be made, and a
question and entry blank will be sent
to all on our mailing list, Which at
present is made up from the Dairy
mems association list. Others wishing
to enter should make application to
superintendent Milk and Butter Scor-:
Ing for an entry blank on which will
be stamped the date of exhibition.
z. Pack bottles of milk carefully in
crushed ice (uSe no sawdust) in box
and ship by express to Superintendent
Milk and Butter Scoring, Willimantic,
Conn.,, prior to the date of scoring.
8. Shipping tags will be furnished.
A card bearing the name and address
of the shipper should be tackled on the
under side Of the cover OF the package
oavoid mistakes in identification.
4. Express charges must be pre-
paid. The exhibitor will also pay er-
press charges on return emptfes. This,
with cost Of a suitable box for ship
ping, is the only expense to the ex-
hibitor.
The first exhibition is set for May
rs, and samples are due in Willimantic
not later than p. m, May g.
For further information and entry
blanks, address Superintendent Milk
and Butter Scoring, Storrs, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
BOSS FINrsHER RETlREs
James Thurston Leaves HallVilie Mill
After 20 Years.

James Thurston. boss fnisher at
Hall Brothers Hallville mill, for over
20 years, retired Saturday, to the re-
gret of mill owners and employees. Mr..
and Mrs. Thurston have cottage at
Quonocontaug beach and plan to spend
most of the summer there.
Mr.. Thurston was presented a fine
pair of marine glasses by the firm and
a beautiful set of gold cuff links with
diamond setting by the employees of
the finishing room and the overseers.
The presentation was a surprise to MI.
Thurston, who expressed his apprecia-
ton of the beautiful gifts and the
kindly good will of the donors.
Mr.. Thurston is succeeded by F. w.
Birkenshaw, of Pittsfeld, Mass, who
has already begun his duties at the
HaIIvilIe mill.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
TIGHTEN SILO HOOPS.

Particular warning is given to the
farmers who have siIos and have not
frightened up their hoops for the sum-
mer. Many silos have been seen whose
hoops have been extremely loose and,
should a strong wind pass the prob
ability would be that the silo would
either be swayed to one side or blown
down entirely. AS soon as the silage
is taken from the siFo and the silo
dried out, several hoops should be
frightened so as to strengthen and en-
able the silo to keep it's shape.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
BUILDING ACTIVITY IN EASTERN C0NNEcTlCuT
NEW LONDON.
Plans Being Drawn for New Polish
Church-Other Building Operations.

Architect James Sweeney has been
Commissioned to prepare plans for a
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
(Polish), of which Rev. Leon W1erzyn-
ski is the pastor. The plans show an
attractive design, the edif1ce being SO
xS6 feet of brick, Gothic architecture
with a slate roof. Later on convent
and parochial school will be built.
Foundation Completed.
The foundation for the four story
building on Golden street for B. +.
Mahan, P. L. Shea and C. ]. Ducy has
been completed by J. A. Dolan & Co.,
general contractors. John J. Ryan has
the contract for the stone work and
the Eastern Bridge G. Structural Co.,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
NITRATE OF SODA IN GARDENING

Nitrate of soda should play an i'm
portant part in the nourishment of the
garden crops during the months of
May and June. Nitrate of soda is
quickly available and supplies nitro
gen to the crops before it becomes
available from organic sources such as
stable manure. 1t is especially valu-
able at the present time in order to
hasten growth, as the cold nights are
tending to hold back growth. The
cost of the application is small as only
a small quantity will be needed and it
pays very good dividends for the
amount eXpended
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
ASPARAGUS BEETLES.

Asparagus beetles are very common
in this section, and all growers should
keep on the alert for the beetle which
may appear at any time in large num-
bers and do considerable damage be-
fore discovered. Arsenate of lead will
kill both beetles and larvae. Care
should be exercised not to apply the
arsenate of lead to those short shoots
which are going to be cut for market,
and only applied to those which are
saved as trap plants where sIaked lime
is effective in destroying the larvae.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
ROCKVILLE.

: Alfred D. Edwards has been granted
a permit for a two-family frame house.
26x40 feet. at the corner of Grove and
Hale streets.
A permit has been granted for the
German church for an addition, 14x40
feet, in the rear of the building on
West Main street
Patrick Donegan will erect frame
dwelling 28x2S feet on Mountain street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
VERNON.

The general contract has been
awarded for the new summer residence
to be erected at this place for Mrs, C.
c. Beach of Hartford. Plans provide
for house 130X32 feet, with the first
story field stone and the second story
and roof single. 1t will have fire
places, mantels, four bathrooms, hot
water heat and other conveniences.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20

South Manchester neighborhood
meeting Of Methodist ministers held
Tuesday evening at the South Metho-
dist church. Rev. E. F. Stndley of the
North Methodist church read a paper
on Ambition.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20

liked by the family. 1t is possible to do
this by putting in plants or seeds ev-
cry 10 days or two weeks. Narrow
blade hoes or three to five-fngered
weeders should be used.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20

Ansonia-The new ordinances reg
ulating traffic, which were adopted by
the aldermen at their last meeting.
and which met with the approval Of
Mayor Schumacher. became effective
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-20
BUILDING OPERATIONS
IN NEW ENGLAND.

The statistics of Building Operations
in New England as compiled by The
%. w. Dodge Company. follow:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-07-01

ago, when DR.. J. A. Dubois owned
the property. Mr.. Cass was also the
pioneer breeder of Holstein cattle in
this section. He has about 20 full
bloods and a number of grades. His
sire is also a splendid Holstein type,
Colanthe Winona Dekol Lad 1896
which Mr.. Cass purchased from a
breeder of national reputation, in
Massachusetts.
.:.<
The Home School for Girls was
next visited for the purpose of giving
the farmers an opportunity to inspect
the very modern dairy barn erected
last year by the state. Asa M. Wal
lace made a short talk at this stop, ur-
ging the farmers to give their boys
and girls opportunity to enjoy the
splendid practical educational facili-
ties offered in the Sank Centre and
Melrose public schools.
The Spring Park Stock Farm of
Harry Hooper on the shore of Sank
lake was next visited. Mr.. Hooper is
in the beef strain entirely and is
breeding Galloway, a coal black ami
NAL, originating in Scotland. This
type is but little known in this Sec
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-07-01
Galloway Cattle.

This breed derived its name from
its native district in the south western
part of Scotland, is black in color with
no white permissible except on the I'D
der or below the underline. This
breed of beef cattle has much to rec
ommend it to Minnesota farmers. It
is blocky, low, close to the ground, is
polled and hornless; is comparatively
long of body, has excellent quality
and correspondingly fine bone with
its higher percentage of dressed meat.
The body of the animal is covered
with a thick, wavy coat of fine silky
hair which gives it admirable protec-
ton against weather. Hardness is
one of the strong points of the breed.
DR.. Eckstead, a Melrose veterinary,
gave short talk on hog cholera and
the use of serum, at the Hooper farm.
Mr.. Hooper also specializes in the
breeding of Yorkshire swine.
Enroute to Sank Centre the farm of
c. r. Bruce was visited. Mr.. Bruce
has for years bred and raised with
profit the polled Durham cattle, close
ly related to the Short Horns. They
are, the Herald understands, a dual
purpose breed. The herd is headed
by a sire Of splendid development,
thoroughly typifying the best in this
breed. Mr.. Huntimeyer made another
interesting talk in which he explained
that it was not the purpose Of either
Mr.. Gibson or himself to tell the
farmers their business, but that if by
cooperating with them they could
succeed in raising the average farm
ers up to the level Of the best and the
poorer farmers up to the standard of
the average they would not have
worked in vain.
When this trip was planned it was
hoped that it might be possible to in
spect the thing being done on the
Lee-Gingery Land in Ashley township,
where about 600 acres are being thor
oughly drained Cement tile manu-
fastured right here in Sank Centre
are being used, the main lead using
16 inch tile. The poor condition. of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-07-01
DIDN'T GET A JOB.
But She Should Have Landed Il II
3 Nerve Was a Recommendation.

Nerve Was a Recommendation.
1--WE seen lot Of cool ones in my
time, but believe me l caught one the
other day that had 'em all skinned for
nerve"
The speaker, a detective in one Of
the large downtown department stores,
was leaning against the rail in police
court waiting for her case to be called
81 spotted a woman whose action
didn't just suit me. l trailed her for
about ten minutes and then, presto,
she gobbled on to a bar Of five cent
soap. That wasn't hardly enough in
itself to hang a case on, SO l kept my
mouth shut and my eyes open as she
made her way toward the elevator.
When she got into the cage I was
right behind her, and almost stepped
On her skirt as she 'traipsed' along
the aisle toward the Office.
Apparently, as If in search Of work,
l played with a slip as she told the
boss her story, and. would you believe
me. she was trying to get job. She
wanted to get a place in the soap de-
partment, saying that she had been a
demonstration for large soap concern;
that she was tired of the outdoor work
and offered the bar Of soap she had
Just stolen as evidence Of the fact that
she was an experienced saleswoman.
81 stood it as long as l could and
then gave the superintendent the high
sign to can her. Can you beat that
for nerveT-Detroit Saturday Night
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-07-01

days and 1856 pounds in 80 days.
There are several other splendid pro-
ducers on both sides. Pietertje Orms-
by Hengerveld King is splendid an
imal. He was purchased when a calf
about Is months ago from one of the
best known breeders in the Northwest
so that he will be of use to Mr.. Borg
mann for some time to come. L. A.
Merritt, a progressive young farmer
residing southeast of town was asked
to demonstrate the qualities required
in dairy type cow, and he gave a
most interesting talk.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-07-01
OUR TINY KINGLETs.
Aristotle II Was Who Named the Gold
On Crowned Bird.

en- Crowned Bird.
II pride could add anything to the
stature Of bird the golden crowned
kinglet should have grown an inch or
so during the last 1000 and odd years,
but it Is the same diminutive creature
that it was in the days of ancient
Greece. The kinglet, no bigger than
your thumb. has the high honor of hav-
ing been named by Aristotle, and the
name has chung to it through the long
centuries since Alexanders tutor stud
led nature
The golden crowned kinglet and his
congener. the ruby crowned kinglet,
are the smallest American birds, bar
ring only the members of the hum
ming tribe. Aristotle looked on the
golden crowned kinglet and, taking out
his writing material. set 1t down that
he had that day seen bird which was
hardly larger than a locust" The phi
losopher looked at the little circling
crown Of golden feathers which his
newly found feathered friend wore and
instantly he dubbed the bird "tyran-
nos"
In that age the word which Aristotle
used had not taken on the "tyrannicar'
significance which afterward it held. 1t
was significant only of kingship. and
while royalty even then may have had
much in common with tyranny the lit
tie bird escaped stigma which no act
Of it then or since could have made de-
served
The golden crowned kinglet will new
er win fame as a songster. while his
cousin, when its tininess is taken into
consideration, Is nothing short Of G
marvellous vocalist The ruby crowns
song is sweet, varied. continuous and
Of great carrying power. It is one of
the marked songs Of the woodland. and
when one who has heard the song
comes upon the singer the wonder
grows that SO small body can con.
tain such store Of music.-Chicago
Post
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-07-01
Where Shell Bracelet. Com. From.

Though Dacca has lost its trade in
fine muslins, it Is still the chief center
Of the manufacture of the shell brace
lets everywhere worn among the Hin
dus. These are cut by women, using a
very primitive saw, from what is pop
ularly known as the chank shell Of the
East Indian seas, and into the sunk
portion Of the design colored lac Is
melted. Except the rare specimens
with reversed opening. which have
fetched as much as f7O. chanks are not
costly. But the shell is sacred to Wish
nu, and the bangles and anklets made
from it are frequently left on the body
at burial. Thus these sankha are not
entirely subject to fluctuations of taste
and the demand for them remains
steady.-London Chronicle.