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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-09-30

burn, Brandon, Miss.
TIP OF or pint jar green toma-
to pickle Soc worth of goods
from Fain Seed Co., Jackson,
Miss.
So bottles tomato ketchup |
box initial stationery Eyrich
& Co., Jackson, Miss.
g. Basket fresh tomatoes |
hand mirror, Gin TIM
10-2 cans tomatoes i engraved
silver thimble.
11-2 cans string beans stick
pin.
12-2 cans okra- salad bowl.
CLASS II.
Special Fruit Exhibit-open to
any club member.
1872 jars canned peaches }
dozen Queen Jars Smalley,
Kivlan & Onthank, Boston,
Mass.
14-2 jars peach marmalade-50c
worth of goods from Fain Seed
Co., Jackson, Miss.
15-2 jars blackberry JAM
china cake plate.
16-2 No. 3 cans peaches hy-
drometer and glass jar for
testing syrup Tayloe Instru-
ment Companies, Rochester,
N. Y. Pears may be substi-
tuted in Class Ii for peaches.)
CLASS III.
Pimiento Exhibit to all
club members.
17-Best collection of Pimientos,
both fresh and canned, picked,
etc. L paper Pimiento seed
H. G. Hastings & Co., Allan
ia. l 1907 jar canned ripe pi-
mientos, from Harrison Co.
CLASS ~.
Special Fig Exhibit-open to
all club members except first
year girls.
1873 jars fig preserves.
3 jars fig marmalade.
3 jars sweet pickle figs.
/. 81 purse.
CLASS V.
Open to first year girls only.
19-Best exhibit in Class 5 by
any one girl glass tea set
H. L. Shields, Brandon, Miss.
20 Best club cap and apron-1
fancy cap and apron.
MISCELLANEOUS.
For Club Girls:
81 Best can Soup mixture
dozen lead pencils and pencil
holder. S. Latta, Cedar
Falls, Iowa.
22-Best quart jar sweet peach
pickle-1 collar and cuff set
(stamped on linen to embroid-
er)-Miss Irene Anderson,
Jackson, Miss.
23-3< best cup towels-1 guest
towel.
"a Best muscadine jelly doz.
Queen quart jars-Smalley,
Kivlan & Outhank, Boston.
25-Best photograph Of club ac-
tivities-1 framed picture.
26 Best collection sandwiches
from home grown and home
made products L lunch basket
and 8 dozen fancy paper nap
kins.
27-Best embroidery (any arti-
cle)-1 dozen linen handker-
chiefs.
28-Best crochet (any article)
J dozen spools crochet cotton and
crochet needle.
90 Best plain bingham apron
box candy.
30 Best l dozen eggs so cents.
31-Best Poultry Club booklet
so cents.
MISCELLANEOUS.
For Club Women:
32-Best embroidery (any arti-
cle) Il stamped center piece.
33-Best crochet (any article)
II dozen spools crochet
thread.
34-Best collection of canned
fruits, jellies, preserves, etc.
Il Food Chopper Enterprise
La Junta tribune., 1915-01-30
FROM SEA To SEA.
Official Opening Of the Tranconti.
mental Telephone Line From
New York to san Franci,o.

Perhaps the highest achievement
In the scientific world was reached
last Monday afternoon when tele-
phone conversations were carried on
between Washington. New York, Bos-
ton and san Francisco. with as much
ease as though those conyersing were
only a few miles apart. This re-
markable achievement was enjoyed
by president Wilson OF the United
States, Professor Alexander Graham
Bell. the inventor OF the telephone (;
Thomas A. Watson. the first man to
whom Mr.. Bell ever talked over the
telephone; President Moore of the
Panama Pacific Exposition. and
many others. II was the Inaugural
ton OF the transcontinental CONNER
ciaI telephone system and II requir-
ed over 3.4O0 miles Of wire to con
meet the eastern with the western
coast. II was as though the Allan
tic had reached over In its mighty
splendor and shaken hands with the
peaceful Pacific. The conversations
occurred about O'Clock eastern
time. and O'Clock San Francisco
time
President Wilson was the first
person no, connected with the tele-
phone company to enjoy the privi-
lege OF hearing a human voice over
: 400 miles OF wire. He stepped TO
the telephone, and. placing the re-
ceiver to his ear. said. In very
clear aud Impressive manner, TO
President Moore OF the Panama and
Pacific Exposition: at appeals to
the imagination to speak across the
continent. II is fine omen for the
exposition that the first thing II has
done Is To send its voice from sea To
sea. congratulate you upon the fine
prospects for successful eNposi-
,ion. am confidently hoping TO
take part In it after the adjournment
Of congress. May | not send my
greetings to the management and to
all those whose work has made II
possible and has made 1t the grea,
event 1t promises to be. and to CON
yey my personal congratulations to
your"
As the president finished, Presi-
dent Moore OF the great exposition
responded: We are looking for
ward 10 your coming here. think
you viii be well pleased with what
we have done. assure you. Mr.
President. that you will never re
La Junta tribune., 1915-01-30

ceiye a welcome that viii be more
cordial or enthusiastic,
Thirty-four years ago. when Alex
ander Graham Bell Invented the tele-
with Mr.. Thomas A. Watson. They
talked over line Two miles long.
At the close OF President Wilson 5
talk with President Moore, Mr. Bell
who was In New York, came In ON the
line. and Mir. Watson. who was In
San Francisco. was also connected,
and the thre. held short conversa-
tion, congratulating each other on
the scientific achievement The
president said: Il consider IL an
honor TO be able to express my ad-
miraiion for the inventive genius and
scientific knowledge that has made
this possible. and my pride that this
vital cord should have been stretched
across America as new symbol o!
our unity and our enterprise. VIII
you not convey my cordial congratu-
lations to Mr.. Bell. and l want to
convey to you tmeaning Mr. Watsonl
my personal congratulations"
II is an interesting fact tina, DR..
Bell and Mr., Watson used the same
instrument last Monday In accom-
plishing the transcontinental conyer-
sation that they used thir;y-four
years ago In accomplishing their two
mile conversation. They also used a
part OF the same wire used then.
President Wilson also talked with
Theodore y. Vail. president OF the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company. who was at Jekyli Island,
off the coast OF Georgia.
In each city from which the con
versations were held. the greatest
preparations had been arranged
preparations that were never eacell-
ed ia the history OF the cities The
city officials. state officials and 9TH
ers prominently connected with the
public and commercial life OF each
Individual community were present.
an all enjoyed the wonerful feat ac-
complishcd.
La Junta tribune., 1915-01-30
A. ~ Jsejesstses.

George Ade had finished hts
speeeh o. . receat dinner parsy. and
% seating himself. . we'll knowu
lawyer arose. showed Ms hands deep
tnte he trossers pechess. ~ was his
hablt. aad laushsasly inauissd ol
shese pseseat,
"Deesav u sssike the eoapsay q
. little unussal that . professional
humesisl sAouI1 ~ fuanys"
Whsn shs laugh hs1 sutsllel A.
1foWle1 oue:
''peesat Il seslke shs company q
8 tlss1e uaueual tAal . lawyss SAeujl
have W tas1s n ~ ewn peeksasf''
La Junta tribune., 1915-01-30
st. Andrews Episcopal Church.

Services mex, sunday. January
3lst.
The Holy Communion at s a. IN.
Morning Prayer at IL a. m. Sub
ject. Every Day blessings"
Evening Prayer at 7:30 y. m.
Subject. THE Beauty of Holmes, %
Sunday school at 10 a. M.
All are invited to attend these
services. ~,
JOSEPH II. DARLING. Rector.
La Junta tribune., 1915-01-30

JOSEPH II. DARLING. Rector.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
WORKMAN STRICKEN
 IN FACTORY YARD
Edward Thompson Falls Unconscious While at Work at Brady Electric
 Company Plant.

Suddenly stricken with what may have been a slight shock, Edward Thompson of Grown street, fell un- conscious as he was at work in the yard of the Brady Electric company on Center street shortly after 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. pr. D. w. O'ConnelI attended him. Rev. George Krause was also summoned by Will liam J. Noble who at first thought the workman was dying. The stricken man was removed to his home in the police patrol.
 MT. Noble who employs Thompson, first saw him fall He said the man was apparently in the best of health and was singing while he worked when he suddenly pitched headforc- most onto the ground. His face had assumed a black color and he was un- conscious when MT. Noble rushed to his aid.
 Thompson appeared to be in dazed condition when he recovered consciousness, but he chung tenacious ly to a chew of tobacco and it re- uuired the services of the doctor to induce him to remove it.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
SUPERIOR COURT ONLY HOPE.
Bank Commissioner Sturges Informs Head of American Real Estate Go.

Hartford, Sept. Bank Commis- sioner Everett J. Sturges has written President Edward B. Boynton of the American Real Estate company in New York to the effect that the com pany's only recourse is the superior court Late in June former Building and Loan Commissioner John L. Dover refused a renewal of the com pany's license to do business in Con- necticut Some weeks ago represen- tatives of the company asked the bank commissioner to reopen the case. His letter is practically refusal of the request.
 He has held several conferences with Attorney General Hinman con- corning the matter. The bank com missioner informs President Boynton that no objections will be interposed by his department in case of appeal to the superior court and that he will cooperate in every proper manner to secure an early decision from the court. .~..-- ~-.a.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
CHy Hen7s

William Mccartney is confined to his home by diphtheria.
 James Demonte today sold proper ty at 69-71 Oak street to Jay Golinsky.
 A marriage license was issued today to Edward Didsbury, an electrician of 62 Arch street and Miss Edith Estelle Ohman of 30 Roberts street.
 The fire department responded to five bell and five still alarms last month.
 Changes in the police beats go into effect today. Officer Hart goes back to the night shift, Officers Meehan and Malona go onto the a. m. to 4 D. m. shift and Officers McCabe and O'Mara, begin their duty on the a. m, to T D. m. shift.
 Bargain week. Clean up sale at Besse-Leland' 's.-adVt.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
GERMANY BOWS TO U. s.
 ON SUBMARINE ISSUE
(Continued from First Page.)

agreeing to the contentious of United States, Germany expects President Wilson to renew his representations to Great Britain against interferences with neutral trade. The president has steadfastly declined to conduct one negotiations in relation to the oth- CT, taking the position that the diplo- matic negotiations of the United States with one belligerent could not be conditioned on, it's relations with anothed.
 Note to Britain Almost Ready.
 The new American note to Great Britain making representations against the restrictions imposed by the orders in council, is almost ready to go forward to London. l"t.
 The ambassador conference with Secretary Lansing lasted fifteen min utes. As he left the secretary's room Count Won Bernstorf said MT. Lans- ing would give out a statement as to the conference, but himself refused to discuss his visit.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
SHOWER FOR MISS OHMAN. Popular Young Lady to Become Bride of Edward Didsbury Friday

A miscellaneous shower was ten- dered Miss Edith Ohman last eve- ming at her home 30 Roberts street, in honor of her approaching wedding to Edward P. Didsbury of Arch street which is to take place Friday. Miss Ohman was the recipient of many handsome as we'll as useful gifts. There were fifty-two guests present and an enjoyable evening was spent in singing and dancing. A mock mar riage furnished considerable mirth. Refreshm ents were served.
 Miss Alma $. Stromquist of Sy- mour street will be the bridesmaid at the wedding and Roy Bentley will act as best man. The ceremony will be a very quite affair. Miss Ohman is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Ohman.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
ELKS' OUTING PLANS.

The outing committee of the New Britain lodge of Elks have completed arrangements for the big sheep bake and outing of the lodge to be held at Lake ,Compounce on Wednesday, Sep- tember 15. The affair-will be for the members and their lady friends and promises to be one of the best that this popular organization has ever un- dertaken. There will be baseball. boating and athletic games for which handsome prizes will be given. There will also be music and dancing. The dinner will be served at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
WILLIAMS WINS MATCH.
Champion Forced to Limit in Match With Inman.

Forest Hills, N. Y., Sept. 1.-At least five matches today in the na- tions lawn tennis championship promised to test the quality of the leading contenders for the trophy. R. Norris Williams, End, of Philadelphia the national champion, who won his opening match by default, was to play Frederick c. Inman, former New York state champion. Maurice E. Mclaughlin of San Francisco, from whom Williams took the champion ship last year, was matched with Dean Mathey of Cranford, N J., for mer intercollegiate doubles cham pion.
 Edward H. Whitney of New York former intercollegiate champion, who yesterday defeated Harold Throck- morton, the middle states champion had as his oppent Theodore R. Pell of New York, former national indoor champion. Walter M. Hall of New York, former middle states champion was matched with Wallace F. Johnson of Philadelphia, former intercollegiate champion, and George M. Church of New York and Princeton, present in tercollegiate champion, was to play h, metropolitan champion, late in the afternoon
 Williams won the first set 7-5, al- though Inman forced the champion into deuce games before he could win. Williams opened with a pretty display of placement shots along the side lines and into the very corners of the court. The points were Will Hams 45, Inman 35.
 Williams got going in the second set which he quickly don at 6-1 His service and placement shots were deadly in their accuracy. Points: Williams 2S, Inman 12.
 Williams won the third set and match at 9-7, after an exhibition of cratic play which combine many points lost by nets, outs and double faults and other won by clever place. ment shots, smashing and sharp cross court shots. Inman played steadily. Points: Williams 49,; Inman 46.
 Summarizes: Second round.
 G. w. Wightman, defeated E. D. Poland, 6-3, 6-1, 6-1.
 D. s. Walters defeated Hugh Ta1- lant, 6-1, 6-2, GA.
 R. N. Williams End, defeated F. c. Inman, 7-5, 6-1, 9-7.
 l.. I. Grinnell defeated l.. w. Knox. 7-5, 6-2, 6-1.
 William Rand 3rd, defeated w. I. Pitt, 60, 60, 6-2.
 S. H. Voshell defeated c. l.. John ston Jr., 6-2, S-6, 6-2.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
NO ACTION BY CUM

Bridgeport. Sept. 1.--S| could be ascertained here tl Attorney Homes s. Cuml taken no action on the laid before him on Thur1 touching upon allegations H. King of Fairfield a men 1913 and 1915 general asse1 prominent in legal circles
 county, had participated
 irregularities in the handl
 tain mortgages. 1t is said | the alleged irregularities several thousands of doll when Mir. King heard that q had been presented to thcI tornep he left his home al been heard from since. | also that the matter has scented to the grievance col the Fairfield county bar. reports are in circulation upon other mortgages besi which tho Ridgefield Saw held for a loan to King of it is claimed is frau(
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
FORMER BRISTOL
 SELECTMAN DIES
Edwin S. Preston, Eighty-One, Years of Age, Dead at His
 Sons Home.
Sons Home.


 Edwin $. Preston, for over thirty years a resident of Bristol where he was prominently identified with po- litics being at one time selectman there, died last night at the home of his son, Frank S. Preston, of Main street, this city. The funeral will be held from his late residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon and the Rev. Warren F. Cooke, pastor of the Methodist church, will officiate. h. torment will take place in Forestville.
 MT. Preston was eighty-one years of age and was native of Farmington. He was well known about the state and at different times during his life was prominent in Winsted, Harwin- ton and other places, although most of his life was spent in Bristol. His father and grandfather, both named John S. Preston, were we'll known in Harwinton.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Miriam Ban croft Preston, MT. Preston leaves a, daughter, Mrs. E. G. Farrel of Plain- vile, and a son, Frank S.. Preston of this city. He also leaves three grand children, Robert Fancher of Win sted, Ralph Farrel and John s. Pres ton.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
FIGHT AT LANDERs FACTORY.
Stanley Zemba Arrested for Quarrel.
 ing With His Brother John.

Supernumary Officer Perry and Officer Michael Meehan arrested Stanley Zemba in the basement at Landers, Frary & Clark's factory shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon for fighting with his brother John. He is charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace.
 At the police station Stanley evinced strong desire to weep and between his sobs he informed the officer in charge that he had swallow ed chew of tobacco which made him sick.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
STEAMER ROSSANO SUNK.

New York, Sept. 1.-The steamer Rossano arrived today from Cardiff, bringing Captain Wrye and the crew of seven of the British schooner St. Olaf, which was sunk by submarine fifty-eight miles east of Gallyhead. Ireland, on August 19. Captain Wrye said: "The submarine commander gave us ten minutes to get away. Just as all hands were pulling away the submarine opened fire on the schooner, shelling her until she filled and capsized. We returned to the wreck and held on until the Rossano came along more than five hours later.'
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
STRIKE AT SHELTON.
Thirty Coverers Want Eight Hour Day
 at Bassett Plant.

Shelton, Sept. Thirty coverers at the R. N. Bassett company struck to- day for the eight hour day instead of 59 hours a week. The machinists have asked for an eight hour day while the company has made 55 hour week in place of 60 hours.
 The o. K. Tool-HoIder company has granted eight hour day but re- fuses time~and 8 half for overtime and double pay for Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01

on the River Stripa, they have not only turned at bay but have inflicted large losses on gtheir opponents. 'f For a period of five or six days on the western front rain of shells from French guns has been poured on the German trenches. The object of thus unusual artillery attack has not been disclosed, but it is not be- lieved ~ here that so much precious ammunition would be used merely to damage the German works without some sort of concerted effort to oc- cupy the shattered trenches.
 Balkan Problem To Fore.
 The Balkan problem is again to the fore. Emphasis is placed on re- ports that Rumania and Bulgaria are seeking to arrive at an understand ing with the entente powers, with some hopes of success.
 French Official Report.
 Paris, Sept. 1, 2:4O D. m.-The French war office this afternoon gave out statement on the. progress of hostilities, reading as follows:
 Several artillery actions were re- ported in the course of the night around Neuville St. Vaast, in the region of Rove and in that of Cuberive on the Suippes. '*'
 Fighting in Argonne.
 "In the Argonne there was violent cannonading yesterday to hte north of Fontaine Houyette and on the Che vauchee Heights. During the night it was calm.
 ''In the Vosges after a lombard ment with asphyxiating gas bombs, the enemy last evening launched against our trenches at Linge and Schratzmannele a violent attack. We maintained our positions. At mid- night a new German attack was re- pulsed"
 Fighting in Kameruns.
 Paris, Sept. 1, 3:46 p. m.-Fighting continues in the Kameruns, the Ger man colony in Western Africa which the British and French have been at tempting since the early part of the war to wrest from the Germans.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
Same old Policy,
(Bridgeport Farne7

T |
 What does Col. Roosevelt his repeated assertion, that States is faithless to it's p cause it has not made the
 Belgium 8 matter of war;
 When did the United St such a pledge Not at the convention, for there is wal stipulated that this nation { serve its historic attitude. to take any part in the| struggles and combats oil This was the policy Of w| It is the policy of Wilson.
 If there was ever a differ1 It was during MT. Roosevelt istration, and must have bed policy, for it was never hea TOW, when the Colonel al country of bad faith.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
MRS. LILIlEY DEAD.

Torrington, Sept. Mrs. Caroline w. Lilley, widow of John Lilley and mother of the late Governor George L. Lilley, died here today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles S. Newcomb. She was 77 years old and a native of Millbury, Mass. The funeral arrangements have not been completed. Burial will be in Oxford, Mass, One son, John A. Lilley, of Waterbury, one daughter, Mrs. New comb and three grandchildren sur- vive.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
TO PROBE LYNCHING OF FRANK

Marietta, Ga, Sept. 1.-The, Cobb county grand jury assembled today to investigate the lynching of Leo M. Frank and take up its regular work. Judge Paterson told the jury it was their duty to ferret out any crime alleged to have been committed within the county, "fearlessly and without hope of reward"
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
GERMAN WAR LOAN,

Berlin, Sept. 1, by wireless tele- graphy to Sayville, N. Y..-"Sub- scriptions and payments for bonds O. the new German war loan will be accepted by postoffices for the ac- commodation of small subscribers" the Overseas News Agency says to- day. War loan bonds are being dealt in on the Stock Exchange above par, indicating a satisfactory condition of the money markets
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
SLUMP IN POSTAE SAVINGS.

The report of F. S. Caldwell of the postal savings bank at the post office shows a falling off in deposits for the months of August $153, compared with the deposits of the correspond ing month last year. The total amount deposited was $7,04S, com pared with $7,2O1 of last year.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
sTUCCO WORKERS STRIKE.

Pawtucket, R. T., Sept. 1.-Twenty- five stucco workers employed at the new station of the New York, New Haven & Hartford struck today be- cause their demand for an increase from $53O a day to $6 was refused They also want a reduction of work ing hours from forty-four to forty a week. The order to strike came from the headquarters of the union in New York.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
MRS. STEPHENS DEAD.

East Northfield, Mass, Sept. 1.- Mrs. Elma Miller Stebbins, wife of George c. Stebbins, a singing evan gelist and author of many gospel Songs died suddenly today. She was 6S years old. She and her hus- band had made several tours of the world with Dwight L. Moody, Ira D. Sankey and other evangelists.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
MEXICAN SITUATION NEXT.

Washington, Sept. 1:-Germanys acceptance of the American declara- ations on submarine warfare has cleared the way for renewed action on the Mexican situation. Another meeting of the Pan-American con- ferees probably will be hastened as the result of clarifying American re- Iations with Germany.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
THAW ASKS DIVORCE.

Pittsburg, Sept. 1.-Harry K. Thaw, through his attorneys, Stone and Stone, this afternoon filed a peti- ton in common pleas court asking a divorce from his wife, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, charging misconduct with John Francis of New York
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
NO BASIS FOR REPORT.

Washington, Sept. Tt was stated authoritatively by administration of- ficials today that there is no basis for reports that the president had decid- ed to recommend army and navy ap- propriations totalling $500,0O0,000.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-01
Frederick S. Seymour.

Funeral services for Frederick Stanley Seymour were held from the Erwin Mortuary Chapel in Fairview cemetery this afternoon at o'clock and many old time friends of the for mer Stanley Works superintendent attended. Delegations from Centen- nial lodge, A. F. & A. M., and from Stanley Post, G. A. R., were also pres ent to pay a last tribute to their old time fraternal brother and war time comrade. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.