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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15
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Mrs. Matilda Frisbec. ~ years old,
dice %yesterdas ~ pncumonia and
heart troubi, She had lived here
two years. ha wing come from Niagara
Falls with her husband. Bert Frisbec.
who died November 10, Of last year.
Hcr father. mother aGI several broth
ers. who live in Pennsylvania. SUR
viye. The body Was taken to G. T.
Fren his Undertaking rooms.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15

There is NJ better Investment than
a nifty cent piece In a bottle of Mer-
t,ol Imminent. Muscular ana rheu-
matte palms. sweliings. lamencss aud
.soreness OF the muscles are promptly
relieved. Meritol White I.nnnent II
especially recommended Az "A general
pain killer OF unusual merit, Prices
25c, soc, 500. otwell Drug 90, local
agency.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15

The charity bali under the auspices
Of the civic iietterment league Will
be held Monday. February 81. The
ladies' are wording hard to mako II
"a success, u being Tor such u worthy
cause II snouid be well pGironized.
Re sure Ia buy Il ucket ana attend
the ball.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15
Especial Telegrsm.D

Albuquerque, y. NJ, Feb. 6.-Indi.
cations point that purse for \. NJ c.
endurance run will be nearer 1900 On
1000. Practically assured that two
factories Will enter teams of riders
aA1 lend financial support. Correnti
will ride on uarley-Davidson
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15

DO not attach too much I'm.
portance to distinction. A man can
achieve a certain degree Of II by be
coming. the father VI an eighteen.
pound baby.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15

For any pain, bum, scald or bruisc,
apply Dr. Thomas Eloctic Oil-tNe
household remedy. Two sizes. 2sc
an SOC at all drug stores.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15

Tho fact that Q dog sticks b its
master Is. In many cases. ne credit 70
its intelligence.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15

Remember the old Folks Concert,
Crystal theater. Thursday night, Feb
rudry II, AZ = o'clock, Admission all
over the house, % cents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15

The rage for exposure on the
stage should not, however. be nom
strued by Father % an endorsement
OF his habit Of gitting around IN his
sock feet.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15

A college professor has arisen to
explain the mystery OF the curve ball.
Which L. all right. But II you need
curves la your business o win
have to learn to throw them your
self.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15

IN a country neighborhood a man ia
considered able " he a pass the OK
animation required for . tsachsr's
certificate.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15
We A ts;ounded

The other day we found "A man
who really came pretty near
amounting TO something. despite
the fact that he wrote q beautiful
Spencerian hand that looked Just
like the testimonial one used to
read as advertisements Uf Gaskeli's
Compendium. Hut we seriously
doubt II anybody ever lived down
one OF ,holc penmanahip birds with
n shaded loon for q 'nii
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-02-15

But, as a matter Of fact. no drunk
ard IN as smart AZ the man who
doesn't drink at ell.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
THOMPSON DELEGATES
Mayors Friends Agree on the
Following Slate in Ten
City Districts.

Those agreed upon in Chicago dis.
tricts for the Thompson candidates
for delegates are:
First-George F. Harding and Con.
gresham Martin b. Madden.
Second-Clifford G. Roe and The.
Ophilus Schmid.
Fourth-David +. Shanahan and j.
J. Elias.
Fifth-William J. Cooke and A. w.
Miller
Sixth-E. s. Conway and ex.Mayor
Murphy of Riverside.
Seventh - Albert II. Severinghaus
and James II. Lawley.
Eighth-Chris Manner and ]. J. Sui.
Ivan.
Ninth--Fred w. Upham and viii.
liam Wrigley, Jr.
Tenth-Nelson n. Lampert and
Chancellor l.. jerks.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01

Hungry Reformers in the City
Council Great on the Sting,
But Poor on Results.

What good have the college profess
sors, ex.reporters, tooth carpenters
and missing links who are bowling for
reform in the City Council ever done
for the city?
No good.
They stand for prohibition, not be.
cause they think prohibition or local
option does any good, but because
they are afraid that an open town
would give somebody pleasure.
They are as opposed to giving the
public any pleasure as some Of them
are to paying taxes.
The reform aldermen play to the
gallery occupied by the daily press.
The public is too vulgar for their
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01

statements to which the councils com.
mission listened were these:
Savings accounts in the banks Of
Elgin have decreased $4,000.
The thea;er attendance Is poor.
The police have all they can do to
handle the blind pigs.
Burglary. eambling and social owl
complaints are multiplying.
Six months before the saloons were
closed the city had s2,164.22 cash on
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
ILLINOIS PENSIONS
Commission Created by Last
Legislature Gets Busy to
Save Them from Failing.

The Illinois pension laws commits
sion created by the last legislature to
estimate the future costs of all exist
ing pension funds in Illinois, to inves-
tigate the operation of similar laws In
other states and to make recommends
lions for emendation of existing laws
In the next general assembly, met and
began its work.
The investigation is likely to last
for many months, and 1t Is anticipated
that important recommendation look
ing to public economy in the admins
tration of pension matters will result
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01

yarn to look up the figures for 1912.
They show who the strong man is and
Governor DUNES good administration
has strengthened him with the people.
mere are the official figures for the
1912 election.
Wilson's vote in Illinois. ..... 405,04S
DUNES vote for Governor. -. 443,l2O
Wilson's plurality in the state. 1850
DUNES plurality in the state. 124,65l
Enough said.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01

of the whole city for the good work he
does. For his own ward better man
could not be found. He is popular
with men of both parties because he
looks after the interests of his con.
stituents without reference to their
individual political attachment. The
Eighteenth Ward, regardless of party
should unite in sending Alderman
Healy back to the City Council.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01

on the liquor traffic was told that Old
residents barely recognize the place.
1t now has perpetual crouch; /. Is
hard up, and crime and misbehayior
are on the upgrade. 1t Is said.
Philip I'reiler was the witness who
described the alleged changes that
have taken place. He once owned On
Elgin saloon ne valued ut more than
$35, 900. and now he Is Interested IN a
distillery at Louisville, Ky.
Among the more startling OF his
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01

hand. Despite retrenchments which
the city was obliged to make on every
hand. 1t has been obliged to issue s34.-
900 worth OF tax anticipation war.
rants for this year. $4,000 worth In
1915. ami $1,000 worth the year be.
fore.
Michael Umbdenstock. former coun.
~ commissioner and veteran soldier.
10 one Of the live wires Of Chicago
life.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
WILL Elect FYFFE
Democrats of the Ninth District
Will Send Popular Lawyer
to National Convention.

Colin C. II. Fyffe, the popular attor'
ney for the Election Commissioners,
eloquent Democrat and respected par
ty leader, will be elected Delegate to
the Democratic National Convention
from the Ninth District, together with
John McGillen.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
DUMMIES GREAT RUN
Friends of the Governor Point to
the Great Evidence of Popu-
larity in 1912.

Some of the enemies of Governor
Dunno are circulating false reports to
the effect that President Wilson
"would like to have stronger man
than Dunno" on the ticket with him in
Illinois this year.
We advise people who are told this
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
DEMAND EXPORT DUTY
American Consumers Are Being
Robbed to Make Export
ers Rich.

With abundance of everything in
this country the price of living and of
manufactured articles from paper to
The reason for this Is the fact that the
foreign markets are ready to take all
they can get in the United States at
much higher prices than are now pre-.
vailing in our domestic market.
A big export duty is the only thing
that will protect Americans.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
kern IN the RACE
Files His Petition as Democratic
Candidate for Delegate
at-Large.

Fred J. Kern of Belleville filed with
Secretary of State Stevenson petit.
ton to have his name placed on the
Democratic ballot as delegate-at.
large to the national convention from
Illinois. He expressed a preference
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
PROHIBITION BLAMED
Chicago Commission Investigat-
ing Liquor Traffic Is Told of
What Happened to Elgin.

According 10 the Chicago Tribune.
less than two years ago the happy.
prosperous, !aw.abiding city Of Elgin
went dry The Chicago commission
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
JOBS FOR fAvoRITEs
The Impression Is Gaining
Ground That the Civil Serv-
ice Law Furnishes Them.

People who view the increase of the
city pay rolls with alarm are wonder.
ing II any favorites are furnished with
pet answers and tips about poetical
illusions to help increase the cost to
taxpayers and to defeat honest people
who try civil service examinations.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
McClLLEN WILL WIN
Certain to Be Elected Delegate
to the National Convention
in Ninth District.

John McGillen, born and raised In
Chicago: successful business man;
clear headed and honest public Off.
cial and popular and far sighted Dem.
ocratc leader, will be sent to the Ma.
tional Convention by the Democratic
votes Of the Ninth district.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
where SCHMIDT STANDS
Republican Candidate in Twenty
fifth Ward Gives Out His
Platform.

George X. Schmidt. backed by the
Brundage forces for committeeman
from the Twenty-fifth ward in the
three-cornered fight with Isaac Bry.
an, Deneen candidate. and DR.. Leigh.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
REFLECT AID.
v. J. hEALY
The Eighteenth Ward Should
Send Its Present Able Alder
man Back to the City Council.

There Is not a more useful member
OF the City Council than Alderman
William ]. Healy of the Eighteenth
Ward. He is respected by the people
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
HOFFMAN . FOR COVER.
NOR
Big Movement on Foot to Unite
Republicans Behind Popular
Coroner and Vote-Getter.

There Is a big movement on foot
among Republicans of all factions to
nominate Coroner Peter NJ. Hoffman
for Governor.
He has proven himself to be the
best vote-getter in the party, having
carried Cook County when all other
Republican candidates were badly
defeated.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
WRlCLEY WILL WIN
The Popular Manufactures Will
Be Sent to the National Re-
publican Convention in
Ninth District.

William Wrigley, Jr., the we'll known
manufacturer, Is a candidate for dele.
gate to the National Republican Con.
vention from the Ninth Congressional
district. He should be elected. He
is a large employer Of labor and q
man of affairs whose interests are in
close touch with the interests of q
majority Of the people.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
Names of Candidates for Dele
gates Must Alternate in Each
Senatorial District.

1t was a surprise to some to learn
that the delegate-at.large slate of both
the Sullivan and Harrison.Sabath
forces will not be kept intact after 1t
Is filed with the secretary Of state.
Under the law the names will rotate
and will be scattered about in DIFF.
ferent positions in each senatorial
district. This minimizes the advan.
tage of q slate, II Is contended.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01

The Veteran Is Out for Commit
teeman, on the Sullivan
Ticket.

The Sullivan people have selected
Peter Bartzen as their Candidate for
Committeeman in the Goth Ward. He
is making a lively campaign.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
SCHROEDER IN RACE
Well Known North Slider in the
Battle for Twenty-third Ward
Committeeman.

Tony Schroeder, who keeps one OF
the most popular buffets In Chicago,
at the corner of North Halsted and
Roscoe streets, and who is an ex.
tensive property owner, is a candidate
for Democratic committeeman in the
Twenty.third Ward.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
Pike IS POPULAR
He Will Be the Next Republican
Committeeman in the Twenty
First.

Eugene r. like is popular with all
classes Of citizens, and with voters Of
every nationality. His broad and llh.
eral views make friends for him
everywhere, and he is going to he
the next Republican committeeman
for the Twenty-first ward.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01

Thompson candidate, issues the fol.
lowing statement: Il am not now al.
lied with any political boss, leader, or
faction outside the Twenty.fifth ward
am unalterably committed to home
rule in political matters for the TWEEN.
ty-ffth ward.'
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
~
SULLIVAN and RYAN
Two Popular Democrats Who
Will Represent the Sixth Dis
trict in National Con-
vention.

Thomas NJ. Sullivan, the we'll known
Trustee of the Sanitary District, and
William F. Ryan, head of one OF the
largest printing houses in Chicago
will represent the Sixth Congressional
District In the Democratic National
Convention.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
Why TAXPAYERS SUFFER
City Pay Rolls Increased Eleven
Million of Dollars in Five
Years.

The number of tax eaters on the
city payrolls increased 5.991 in five
years and the cost to the taxpayers
increased nearly eleven millions Of dol.
lars.
In 1901. the last year Of the Busse
administration, the figures were:
Number of employees on city pay
rolls, 1920.
Amount Of city pay rolls, s24,555,496.
In 19l4.15, the last year Of the Har.
rison administration, the figures were:
Number Of employees on city pay
rolls, 29,2O1.
Amount of city pay rolls, $35, 1855.
Increase In number of city employees
in five years, 5.991.
Increase In five years in cost to tax.
payers by increase in pay rolls, slO,.
61S .O39.
No wonder taxes are high.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-01
O'MALLEY SURE winner
People of the Twenty-first Ward
Will Elect the Popular Demo-
crat Ward Committeeman.

John f. O'Malley, former state sen.
ator and assemblyman. and respected
Democratic leader, will be elected
Democratic Committeeman Of the
Twenty.frst Ward April II beyond
any question. He deserves to be.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
SOUTH KILLNGLY

Oscar Clarke and Miss Matthews of Central Village were visitors at G. w. Barlow's Sunday.
 An illustrated lecture on the Rocky Mountains and Central Basin was given in Grange hall Saturday even ing.
 Mrs. R. C. Kies, Miss Doane and Miss Inez Doane were visitors at The Oaks Friday.
 Raymond Stilwen, who has been working for A. E. Hall is employed at the Industrial mills, Danielson.
 Merrill Jacques of East Kilhngly visited friends here Sunday.
 Much sympathy Is felt for MT. and Mrs. Fillmore Gendreau. who lost their infant son Monday.
 Mrs R. c. Kies spent Monday in Woonsocket R. I.
 Mrs P. c. Bliven, who has been i'll with grip in Danielson, has returned home.
 Neva Barlow, who is employed in Danielson, spent the weekend at her home.
 Stormy weather and the condition of the roads has brought most of the business in this vicinity to a stand still
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
WESTMINSTER

Evelyn Koch is confined to her home as the result of grip.
 The Rev. MT. Davies was a visitor in Norwich recently.
 The text of MT. Davies morning service was Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived, God is not mocked, for what soever a man soweth, that shall be also reap,' and the theme-The Abso- lute Responsibility Of Each Person for His Own Destiny Reaping is of the same kind as the seed sown. every time and everywhere.
 The Christian Endeavor service was in connection with the Cristian En- deavor week celebration of the found ing of the first society, by Rev. F. E. Clark, and the topic assigned Christian Fidelity and Force proved helpful.
 Tomorrow in connection with the Sunday school there will be a service in memory of Lincoln and some results of his life.
 At the cottage prayer meetings in the various homes the subject was "A Gospel for the Young" These ser vices are found to be well worth while.
 Next week Tuesday afternoon the Ladies' Aid Society will meet at the parsonage.
 Charles Leonard is now able to walh about without the aid of his cane. , Edwin Meade is employed at the Barstow farm.
 Miss Helen Koch is in New York spending a few weeks as a guest oI MT. and Mrs. Thrasher.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12

The latter is up and out again. Chas. Kenyon had day or so of quite Se- were indisposition.
 Norman White of Boston, owner of Sugar Brook farm has been i'll and under the care of two trained nurses during his visit to Black Hill. He has now returned to Boston.
 Miss Elsie Rodler returned home from high school Tuesday, i'll with grip.
 Miss Edith Williams visited Scot rand over the weekend. Her uncle, Caleb Tracy of Scotland, returned with her for a visit fin Canterbury.
 Employed in Norwich.
 Nils Apply Is timekeeper with the firm of Hopkins & Allen in Norwich.
 Mrs. Christopher Frink has been visiting in Brooklyn:
 iting her son in South Coventry, has returned.
 Mrs. T. L. Wilson is spending sev- eral weeks in New York.
 Change in Malls. Parker Lathrop drove the mail wa gon Tuesday. A new schedule of la ter delivery from the 10 a. m. train is pleasing to some but not to others. With roads as they are now there often can be no outgoing mail till the next day.
 Fire at Beecher Browns. Mrs. Helen Button is i'll at her daughters, Mrs. Beecher Browns. She | was recovering from grip but the shock of 2 fire which nearly destroyed | the kitchen part of the house has put i her back considerably. The damage | to the house Is estimated at about S75 | Fire started in the smouldering of a rug drying over night behind the | stove.
 Lewis Lyon has sold his automo- | bile.
 | The W. c. T. U. met with Mrs. Chas Barstow Wednesday afternoon. Six men detailed by the government ] to search for gypsy and brown-tail moths have arrived in town and are staying at Mrs. Henry Kearns'
 The song of a bluebird was heard | some weeks ago. Chickadees and nut matches seem to be about. Those who have suet out on the trees enjoy | watching the feasting of the birds.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
ELMVHLE

A number of sleighing parties have passed through the local streets dur ing the week.
 R. c. Rawson, who has been i'll for the past two weeks, is improving.
 Mrs. Howard Wood of Danielson was the guest of Mrs. Henry V. Has, we'll Monday afternoon.
 Mir and Mrs. Harry Branlham and friends of Providence spent the week end here at MT. Bramhamis farm.
 Mrs. Ida Place spent Sunday with her daughter in PaSooag.
 Mrs. Lizzie White of East K3Ilfngly called on Mrs. James Kent, Monday.
 Miss Clara West of the Hill Crest house was a recent visitor at her home in Moosup
 F. c. Crawford has returned home. after spending few weeks in Wor- ceSter.
 John Preston, Miss May Preston and Miss Florence Hopkins, enjoyed a sleighride of twelve miles through the neighboring towns Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Arnold F. Rich of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
WATERFORD
Surprise Party Given Miss Hazel Bee be-Meeting of Ministerial Associa- tion.

A large addition is being built to the residence of A. H. Gager of Best View.
 Miss Elizabeth A. Cater has re- turned from visit in Morristown. N. J.
 Surprise Party.
 A surprise party was given Miss Hazel Beebe of Quaker Hill last week. Miss Beebe received several handsome gifts. The surprisers included the Misses Millicent Comstock, Hannah Mallory, Jennie Nelson Thelma Dram, Dorothy Stearns and Prentice Alexander, Revere Beebe. Tryon Ben ham, Clyde and Earl Getchell, Russell Harris, Theodore Noble and MT. and Mrs. Augustus c. Stearns and MT. and Mrs. Charles T. Beebe,
 Mrs. N. Asa Richards of Quaker Hill has been i'll with grip.
 Mir and Mrs. Frederick Bitters en- tertained at their home at Quaker Hill recently, Misses Viola Beckwith, Grace Kent and Laura Perry, also Eugene and George Kent.
 Miss Annie Bitters of Haddam spent the week end with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Bitters of Quaker Hill.
 Ministers Association Meets. A meeting of the New London Bap- tist Ministers association was held at the Second Baptist church Monday with an attendance of about 30. F. E. Comstock of Quaker Hill at tended the motorboat show in New York city. 635 Pound Pig. A pig owned by Charles Biiven, Jr. was killed on Saturday and weighed 635 pounds.
 Mir. and Mrs. Court1and R. Darrow are spending a few weeks at St. Pe- tersburg, Fla. F. N. Dimmock is i'll at the home ot relatives in Mantle. 1 Mrs. John J. Lawless was the guest l of friends in Groton on Saturday. l Mrs. Ralph Tales of Brooklyn, N Y. 1 is visiting MT. and Mrs. Alexander Ed wards.
 Miss Agnes Edwards was a visitor 1T 1 Groton last week. Sunshine Society Meets l The Good Cheer Sunshine society | met Thursday afternoon with Mrs 1 Charles B. Totman of Quaker Hill MT. and Mrs. Allen Young had as 1 guests recently MT. and Mrs. Freder- 1 ick Turner of Gales Ferry
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
SOUTH LYME
Linen Shower For Mrs. Agnes Beebe Whose Marriage Takes Place Soon.

Friends of Mrs. Agnes Beebe of Lit rie Boston gave her a linen shower on Tuesday night. Mrs. Beebe will soon ';s united in marriage with Henry Rathbun of Little Boston
 Sarah Keunan of Waterford is coaching in Little Boston during the absence of the regular teacher.
 New!yweds in Washington.
 ME7 and 1srs. E;aga< <. Bird have gone to Washington on :feir wedding trip. Mira. Fs.3 was Miss Selma E;;iaamplin 9t tf.;s glAca. Her hus- band is *owerEaT, cys:e<f trick, at Say i.rock.
 Mfrs. MaIv Slate o1 Ylaab Hall is the gr;ests oe Mrs, Seysaaar Chanplin
 Mrs- R ". .Szk,zEsy~t1sr remains very II. noe hsTin:g feess"eSed from the grip.
 Afr..snd 1Ezz. Ga E, waterhosse en- Sse7'kaSnsd friends Hrara Groeen over Eunday.
 Miss Giaaya Gegaeyton has Miss SGcah Keaanan as her guest th&s week
 Mrs. ?. W. Chapman WAS g recent guest of friends in New London.
 Raymond Stanhope was the guest o1 Robert Cruise of New London this week
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
EKONK
Improvements at Wylie Sohool-The
 Congdons Kill 15 Coons.

Congdons Kill 15 Coons.
 Mrs. Nellie Frink is visiting her daughter in Danielson.
 Ava Frink killed a black snake last week measuring feet.
 Newt slate blackboards placed in the Wylie school house are much appre- ciated by teachers and pupils.
 Mrs. George Whipple and son Dv- erett of Voluntown visited their aunt, Mrs. Mary Colburn Sunday. Mrs. Col burn Is among the grip sufferers.
 E. B. Gallup met with the board of relief in Voluntown Tuesday. Mills Affected by Weather and Grip.
 The steam mills have been unable to run on full time owing to sick ness amonS the help and the stormy weather
 The pupils of the wyaie school gave pleasing entertainment of recfta- tions Thursday afternoon. There was an exhibit of school work also. Frank Congdon was a week end viS- itor at James Congdon's. They have fine hunting dogs and have captured 15 coons.
 Thomas Brown is able to drive the school team again. He has been suf- fering with grip for some time.