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Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
THREE BIRTHDAYS WERE
 CELEBRATED TOGETHER
In Outdoor Party at Fort Hill of Mir.
 and Mrs. Dwight Cook.

A delightful outdoor party was held Friday afternoon at Fort Hill farm the home of MT. and Mrs. Dwight Cook
 The day had triple significance as on it was celebrated the second birth day of their little daughter Rosalind the tenth birthday of Master Harry and the seventh birthday of Master Dwight Cook, which were on the 11th and 23rd of July, respectively.
 The party was held in a grove where a royal good time was had with swings and games of all kinds
 Adding a final note to the enjoyment was a basket lunch served by Mrs Cook
 Following many merry games, ice cream and cake were served upon the lawn. Three generations were repre- scented in the gathering, MT. and Mrs. William Avery Cook. MT. and Mrs. Dwight Cook, Masters Harry and Dwight, Jr-, and little Miss Rosamond Cook. The other guests were Mrs William Holdredge and children, Mu- riel and Romeyn Holdredge, Mrs. Louis M. DeMonte and children, Elaine and Duane DeMonte.
 Many pretty gifts were received by the young hosts, who were wished many happy birthdays by their little friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
$1,75e.s5 FOR CITY
 AND s1,soe.o7 FOR TOWN
Was Cost to Defeat Effort to Split
 Norwich Into Two Towns.

It cost a total of $s5ss.42. s1,75s. .% to pay the fees and expenses of the lawyers engaged in the course of the last general assembly {a the fight against the bill that would have made the. fourth and fifth districts the town of Old Norwich. On the city,s side the bills are these: Corporation Coun- sel Joseph T. Planning. for services and expenses, S554.e8; Attorney Edwin w. Higgins, $513.5S; Attorney Amos IA Browning, $520.S4, and Stenographer M. H. Meyer. $170.
 The selectmen have the following bflls against the, town to consider at a meeting thfs morning.: Attorney Will Ham Fl. ShieldsA $669y0T: Hugh M A. corn. &750, and Edward M Day. $500. The bill of the Stenographer vas<$I36-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
s10, 755 FROM TAX ON BANKS
sRec-iyed This Year From Savings A Institutions- $$s355;37z Came in Last Six Months
 E $241. Increase Over lax Receipts Ten YearsAgo.

s6sG.z77sS: 1s12 seso;1s4gTS 1e1a. -S6s7, ,601.49: 1914. $704, ,a03.77.
 The increase in the amount of the tax is in proportion to the increase in the amount of the deposits The rate of tax has been the same during the period for which the figures are given so the increase in taxes is an index of the increase in the savings of the people of the state who use the banks. If the rate of increase for the next ten years keeps up in the same ratio as in the last decade it is likely that in 1922 the deposits in the savings banks will yield a revenue to the state of about S1. .000. 900; but win the rate of increase keep up? 1t has not es- capped notice that the amount of the tax this year is only about $6.000 more than in 1914. In the three years, 1e10- 1912, inclusive. the increase was a ht- tie more than $62, 900, while in the last trienniaI period 1913-1915I inclusive, the increase was only $23.000.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
CAME PROTECTORS TOOK
 SIX NIANTIC MEN
On Short Lobster charge-onIy One
 Was Fined.

Fish and Game Protectors Frank w. Decker and Fred Dimmock of New London, presented six Niantic lobster men on Thursday before Justice M. R. Davis for violations of the state lobster laws.
 George H. Buch of Black Point was fined $3 and costs for having an un- marked car and three short Holsters in his possession and for threatening letter he wrote to the commissioners since his arrest.
 George Bigelow, Robert Ravens and Fred Green had their cases nolled as they were charged only with not hav- ing their cars properly marked, which Is a technical violation of the law. A W. Cook was charged with having five short Holsters in his possession, but it developed that these Holsters were discovered in a pot which Cook had not pulled that day, so be was dis charged. as was Arthur c Saunders, who was charged with having one short lobster in his possession.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
soa.a Ss@%sF Furnishings
 All at Clearance Prices

it is difficult to say in these days whether a letter gets through or not It goes through so many hands.
 There is nothing fresh to report from here- Ever since the Italians joined the allies, there have been no bombardments from the Austrian side. Aeroplanes are hardly ever seen; be- fore they came out every day. We ara quite sorry that the excitement is over. 1t was quite thrilling in the old days to be awakened by a violent lombard ment and hear the shells missing over head.
 We still have to work very hard at our hospital and iu the evening I am generally too tired to write letters.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

State Treasurer erTFredericfrzS. Cham. beriain received on Friday the last state tax payable on their deposits by savings banks and trust companies having savings departments. The amount paid by the savings banks was $34.S02, and by the trust companies $14sOz566. making a total for the six total for the year of taxes on savings deposits .of $71Oy955.12. The amount paid for the year ending June 80, 1914 was $704, ,803.T. The tax is at the rate Of one-Quarter of one per cent
 1t may be of interest to see how tho tax on savings banks has increased in ten years. The amount of the tax re- cefved in 1905 was $46e, ,61155- This makes an increase in 1915 of about $240, ,000. The amounts paid by the savings banks from 1906 to 1914, tnclu- sive, were as follows: 1908. $49S, ,582. .95: 1907. $5S6, HATE; 1908, $555, ,559. .35; 1909, 666,S8197s 1910, $59s,4o7.0S; 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
ALDERMAN BOND NOT
 TO BE CANDIDATE.
New London Friends Say He WifI Not
 Run for Mayor.

It is said that Alderman Henry R. Bond, IT,. of the Second ward in New London, who some weeks ago announc- ed his candidacy for the republican mayoralty nomination, will not be a candidate in the fall caucuses. Alder man Bond and Mrs. Bond. who was Mrs. Harriet Learned Howland of this city, are on a western tour which will include a visit to the exposition, so no confirmation of this report was avail able from him, but it is said on good authority that the alderman will not be a candidate and that there will be no opposition to former Alderman Ernest E. Rogers, who it is known would &C., cept the nomination.
 Republicans from all parts of the city approved MT. Rogers candidacy and it is felt certain that there will be no opposition to him. Alderman Bond it has been said, would make a spirited fight In the caucuses and might run independently if unable to secure the republican nomination.
 The story now is that the fact that Alderman Bond has an unexpired term to serve in the council has influenced him somewhat in his decision not to make a contest for the mayoralty nom- ination this fall. The election of MT. Bond to the council was his debut in politics, and 1t is said he feels that by serving the full term as alderman he will gain a better Knowledge of the city affairs.
 The mayoralty election is but two months distant and there is more dis cussion ananet this year than in many years.
 There appearsas yet to be no can didate for the democratic nomination. Acting Mayor Alton T. Miner a few days ago reiterated his declaration of some weeks ago that he will not be a candidate in the fall. William T. May. often mentioned, will not consider the idea Friends of Alderman Thomas Gragan have launched a more or less indefinite boom for him. sfHatsindn indefinite boom for him. His stand in the automobile fire engine controversy brought him considerable prominence and he is a warm favorite with mem bers of the fro department.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
RICHARD scHELLENs
 WRITES FROM BELGRADE
Groton Boys Letter Has Been On the
 Way Since July 3rd.

After many weeks. in which Mir and Mrs. Nerre l.. Schellens of Broad street. Groton, have not heard from their son, Richard Schellens, who is attached to Unit No. {. Servian Relief fund, British Farmers hospital at Bel grade, Servia, a letter has been receiv- ed from him dated at Belgrade, June 14, although not mailed until July 8 at Salonica- MT. Scvhealens before joining the Servian relief expedition several months ago. was attached to the consular service as a messenger from the American consulate at Lon don to the American consulate at Ser lin He has been abroad for several years, but expects to return to his Groton home this summer. Many of his letters have been intercepted by the censors. and it is remarkable that the following letter came through without having been opened:
 just got your letter of May 21. the first for three weeks. It Is extraor- dinary how long .it takes letters to get through.
 In a fortnight or so. I shall have several papers ready which hope you will get without interference-though
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
ENABLES MoosUP BOYS
 TO CONTINUE AT YALE
John F. MiIner and Sons Mako Up Depleted Income from Scholarship Fund.

The fund left by the late Hon. Edwin Milner the revenue from which was to apply to the payment of the tuition and expenses of four students ct Yale university was invested in New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad stock. says the moosup Journal As Is well known, that stock does not now pay a dividend, and consequent ly so long as that condition continues no more young men from this town may have their expenses paid at that institution There is. however, an ad- dfhona1 fund of St0, 900 SO invested as to draw interest at the rate of Six per ceuts5a and this will be sufficient to sup port one student at Yale
 Recognizing the embarrassing sffua- ton in view of the four students from this town who are now taking a col lege course at Yale. and considering the hardship that would come if the money for their support failed, the de- hciency has very generously been met. A little time ago our townsman, John F. Milner. brother of the late Hon. Ed win Miner, met in conference with his sons and together they donated a suf- hcient amount $6,000, to enable the present students at Yale from this town to continue their studies as orig
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
Civil Service Tests.

A test for male stenographer clerks is to be held by the civil service com mission Thursday, August 19. at one o'clock, at State Capitol, Hartford, to establish eligible lists in three grades: for positions paving over s75; B from $51 to $75; c $50 or less, per month.
 Certificates from these lists will be made for permanent appointment to the position of stenographer for the state highway commissioners at New Haven. paying $65 per month at the start.
 Applications from candidates IS or over must be made on blanks furnished by the commission, and be filed at their office, Room 55, State Capitol, Hartford, Conn. on or before noon of Saturday. August IA. 1915. for this test.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
Auto Wreck Victim Recovers.

Charles Lang, who received a frac- lure of an arm Tn an automobile acci- dent on the Norwich road. just outside New London. two weeks ago, when his automobile was struck by car driven by William U. Wheeler of Crescent Beach, is recovering and will be dis charged from the Memorial hospital in a few days. Mrs. Anna Beebe Baugh, who was with Lang and was injured, has left the hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
CLAIMED RESIDENCE HERE
 TO GET LICENSE
Five Dzys' Delay Was Avoided by Na-
 tive of East Lyme Intending MatrI- mony.

Gilbert Nelson Faulkner, ss, . nz<1ve of East Lyme, and Victoria Gugttn, s of Waterford, applied for a marriage license on Thursday at the town clerk's office and since the man stated that he had lived at 70 Haniitnn azanue for II months he was granted ha paper at once. instead of having to wait the i've days necessary for out of town applicants. It has been learn ed upon investigation that be had never lived at the address he had given which was that of a couAn of his, Mrs Joseph Haskell. and that he had not visited his Norwich relative In months. He is e fireman for the T. A Scott Go
 Whether the couple have been mar r1ed here yet or not has not bean learned
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
The Porteous & Mitchell Company

teacher, served ice cream and cake during the afternoon.
 The "Dahlia Garden" where dainty gifts were found to grow, was cared for by Mrs. Arthur Armstrong. Mrs. LeRue Bliven had charge of the cake and food table. The peanuts were sold by Mrs. M. l.. Bergstresser.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
FIDELITY CLASS
 HELD.succEssFuLsALE.
Had Good Patronage At Home of~Miss
 Jessie Lynch.

A successful sale was held on We'd nesday afternoon and evening by the Fidelity class of the First Baptist Bible school. at the home of Miss Jes- sic Lynch of Washington street.
 The tables were very attractively decorated and were well patronized. the class hoping to realize a goodly sum Mrs. Charles Gross, the class
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

finally planned The students now in Yale under the Ni1ner fund are John A. Prior. Earl Bragg, Francis SulH- van and Howard Byles.
 We will all hope that with better business, and with an absence of need less government interference with its affairs, the New Haven road under the present efficient management will soon be able 10 declare dividends as former H.- l
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

A new telephone receiver is so small that it can be inserted into the ear instead of being held against it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

The American mountain sheep ara tas Ereatest leaRsEss iR zhA En<lA< -.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31
SET e 4 coMEoRT EREE

Sykes Comfort Powder at these special prices:
 At 17c-Tegular price 25o
 At 34c-reguIar price soc A coupon will be given with each package entitling the holder to Comfort Powder Doll Pattern.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

Genuine Cowhide Suit Cases. size 24-inch-Cowhide Bags. sizes Is. IT and 19-inch, black and brown, reg ular S7.00 value at $4.s5.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

Splendid quality Fibre Trunks. sizes 32, S4 and 36, brass bound and hardwood slats, regular $7.50 Trunks at $5-95.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

Mems Cotton Bathing SIIits-ow entire stock, regardless of former selling prices-an reduced to 75c e suit for quick clearance. This Is a splendid bargain opportunity.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

Mems Summer Weight Ribbed Union Suits, ecru color, short sleeves, both ankle and three quarter length-our regular $1.5O suits at $1.05.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-31

Summer Underwear At 5o-Women's Ribbed Vests, low
 neck and sleeveless.
 At 11c-Women's Ribbed Vests, a
 variety of styles, value 15c. At 14c-Women's Ribbed Vests, a
 variety of styles value 19c. At 19o-Women's Ribbed Pants, lace
 trimmed, value 25c.
 At 23c-Women's Ribbed Union Suits, lace trimmed, all sizes. At 39c-Women's Ribbed Union
 Suits, face trimmed, value Soc At 69c-Women's Ribbed Union
 Suits, all sizes, value 75c. BUNGALOW PORCH SCREENS Size 6 feet-at $2.05 from $2.65 Size 8 feet-at $269 from $3.s9 Size 10 feet-at $3.5e from $4.25 GREEN KOMI SCREENS
 Size 5 feet-at S1.79 from $2.25 Size 6 feet-at $2.05 from SAYS Size s feet-at $25o from $3.S5 Size 10 feet-at $3.69 from $4.25 AEROLUx PORCH SCREENS Size 4 feet-at S1.85 from $2.25 Size 6 feet-at $2.69 from $3.25 Size 8 feet-at $3.49 from s4.25 Size 10 feet-at $4.69 from $5.75 NATURAL BAMBOO SCREENS Size 5 feet-reduced to 49c Size 6 feet-reduced to 69o, Size 10 feet-Teduced to S1.10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-04

attention, ladies and gentlemen both,
for they were sure fine looking
bunch Of people, but they all insist
ed that e. G. was the black sheep of
the family. If he is, the balance are
little short Of saints. One of them
told Us in explaining Eds snow white
hair at his carly age, said that when
he was boy he was SO lazy he would
not work but would sit under a
shade tree all day and that when he
finally did get out in the sun his
hair all bleached out.
Sunday the entire party were en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe at
dinner at Hotel Leon, Mrs. Markley
arranging one big table at which all
were seated at once, and she served
q most splendid dinner to them.
Several of them had to leave Sunday
afternoon, others went Monday and
the last of the big party got away
Tuesday night, with the most pleas
ant 1ecolIections of the family re-
union Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-04
New Court Cases.

Craig & Carter vs.. E. C. and Min
mic Conner. Suit is brought to ecoy-
er s471,74 due as rent for farm
G. w. Hoffman, attorney FOR plaintiff. ).
Observation-Disclosures Imp. Co.
vs.. C. w. Sutherlin. Suit is brought
on two promissory notes amounting
10 $4S3.31. Amos P. Olsen, attor-
ney for plaintiff.
Farmers & Traders State Bank vs..
D. 3. Coontz and j. F. Newlin. Suit
is brought on note for $4S. Ste
phen Varga. attorney for plaintiff.
: Elizabeth Renner VS.. Allen Rem
ner ct al Suit is brought to quiet
title to block 19 in the town of De-
catur City, Iowa. Varga & Son, at
torney for plaintiff.
Geo. T. Ogilvie vs.. James H. AL
dredge. Suit is brought for rent on
farm amounting to $23f. Baker &
Parrish, attorneys for plaintiff.
Fred Teale VS.. William Harrow ct
al Plaintiff owns an interest of one
OF the heirs of John w. and Sarah p.
Harrow, and asks that referee be
appointed to sell the real estate and
distribute the proceeds among the
heirs. Marion F.. Stookey, attorney
for plaintiff. xs E.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-04
Col. Curt Alexander Leads Nlississip
Di Mardi Gras.

From papers received from Biloxi,
Miss, where Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Alex
land, Col. and Mrs. Curt Alexander
and Mrs. S. A. Gates are spending
the winter, we note that Col. Alex
ander attracted a great deal OF atten-
ton at the recent Mardi Gras parade
at Biloxi. Col. Alexander bears re-
markable resemblance to Buffalo
Bill'' and is frequently mistaken for
him. The Biloxi Mardi Gras is one Of
the big features of that famous win
ter resort. In the write-up of the
big parade we find the following no.
tice of Col. Curt Alexander.
One of the most pleasing as well
as one of the most noticed features
of the parade was the appearance of
Col. Alexander, noted Indian scout
and lifelong friend of Buffalo Bill, >
at the head of the parade attired in
full scout uniform and mounted upon
a thoroughbred Kentucky horse, the
combination of man, horse and cos
tune being of nature to attract not
only attention, but to command re-
spect in any gathering. Biloxi was
most fortunate in having Col. Alex
ander as one of the attractions of
it's Mardi Gras parade.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-04
1t Was Some Job.

Marvin & Stout, the transfer men,
finished job Friday forenoon
which had been bothering them for
several days. 1t was the task of
moving the big steel safe for the new
Savings Bank from the depot to the
bank building at the southwest cor
ner of the square. The safe did not
look very large, but it was billed at
2,70U pounds and all the boys who
handled it are ready to swear it
weighed considerable more than the
billing weight. They started with
the safe last Tuesday, but the weight
caused the dray to sink down in the
mud close to the freight depot, and
they were unable to move it. The
dray broke down and they had to
transfer it to another dray, and then
it required eight horses to pull it
through the mud until the paving
was reached when one team handled
it easily
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-04

pleased to say that Mr.. Brotherton
is now improving and will recover.
The advance guard arrived Friday
evening and Saturday morning the
balance came in, there being twen-
ty-nine who arrived on the early
morning train Saturday morning.
The illness of Mr.. Brotherton pre-
vented any attempt at their being
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Monroe, but their daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Carl Monroe, insisted that
she could take care of them all at
her home, and had a steaming hot
breakfast ready for all when the
buses got through bringing them
up from the depot, and with the as
sistance of her sisters. Mrs. George
Penniwell of this city, Mrs. ]. G. Atz
of Osceola, and Miss Eula Waight of
st. Joe, they went ahead and had the
big dinner party Saturday, and many
were the compliments passed to these
ladies on their splendid cooking and
service.
It certainly was jolly crowd. and
they enjoyed themselves to- the ut
most during their staying this city,
and they attracted great deal of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-04
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published Quarter
of a Century Ago.

Mr.. Willard A. Roger and Miss
Elizabeth E. McDonough were mar
ried at the home of the brides par
ents near Crown on February 26th,
the ceremony being performed by
Rev. M. Noerr, pastor of the Leon
Presbyterian church.
At the city election Monday W. H.
Albaugh was elected mayor, w. J.
Edwards recorder, and T. H. Schenk
and John Allbaugh members of the
city council.
Ed Daugherty traded one of his
farms for the opera house block.
Mrs. c. Bobbitt and Miss Hattie
Kirkpatrick purchased the millinery
store owned by Mrs. Kate Ambrose.
Little Jim Penniwell has been
staying at the electric light plant
with engineer Greed Bobbitt for the
past SIX months, and under his in
sttructions has learned almost all
there is to learn about the big en-
gine. 1t is amusing to watch the
little fellow running the engine, and
he is setting very good example to
many older boys. 1t is great deal
better to be learning a useful trade
than loafing on the streets.
On last Thursday e6ening occur
red the marriage of Mr. Orison s..
Long to Miss Eva Bell, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bell, the Rev. A. 7. JEFF
frey officiating.
One of the most exciting and yet
funny runaways that he ever witness
ed took place in Leon last Saturday
the first of the spring sports.
Master Clair Boone came riding up
Main street on his sled, behind his
spotted steed, when all of sudden
the animal took notion to ''go for
another animal, and you can rest as
sured he went. Clair 'slid off be-
hind" and then the fun commenced.
Down tie street they came, and the
excitement was at fever heat when
all of sudden the two animals and
the sled collided with an electric
light pole at the corner of Main and
Commercial streets. The first dog
'shot OUT from under Tasso, Clair's
dog, while the sled and Tasso were
safely entwined around the electric
light pole, the sled being in slight
ly demoralized condition. Fortunate
ly no one was hurt, but Clair's dog
Tasso and the sled were somewhat
disfigured but are still in the ring.
There is postal card in the gem
eral delivery at the post Office in this
city, addressed to "A widow who
lives in Leon, Iowa, who. has two
daughters, one "A and tie othar 2
years old. N ]. have, forgotten her
name. = The. postal was mailed in
Des Moines, and signed by gentle
man living on Walnut street. If the
person addressed will call at the
postoffice postmaster Harvey will be
pleased to deliver the postal card.
Lyss Gibson came up from Cosby,
NO., and visited over Sunday with
his parents, Capt. and Mrs. G. Glib
son.
Miss Ida Brooks left for St. Joe,
where she will remain a few weeks
and then goes to Marysville, Mo-,
where she will trim in millinery
store the coming spring.
James Grandstaff was teaching
singing class at Sunny Side.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-04
Burglary at Pleasanton.

The general store of Smith &
Hagan, at Pleasanton, was entered
by burglar or burglars late Satur-
day night and robbed of about SIS in
cash, which had been left in the cash
register by Mr.. Smith. In the cash
register were also number of
checks and drafts but these were not
molested, the thief being satisfied
with the cash which he found, which
was all in silver, Mr.. Hagan having
taken the currency from the cash
register home with him when the
store was closed Saturday night. En-
trance was gained to the store by
breaking out glass in the front
door. Nothing was molested or TAX
en- from the store except the cash in
the register, and up to this time
there has been no clue to who COM
mitted the crime, but it is thought it
was the work of local talent, some
one who was familiar with the
premises.