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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
Outing Club at GrinneII.

Ginnell, Nov. 8.-An outing club
has been organized by number OF
Grinnell citizens and the membership
lists that have been circulated about
town seem to indicate that Grinnell is
ready for some such organization.
The stocking of Arbor lake with
fish and the planting of water lily
beds and other improvements about
the lake are included in the plans of
the new organization. The promot-
ers Of the club have been assured by
y stats ~ az leFi la a. carload Of
fish each year is to be placed in Arbor
lake.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
AMAZING SWEEP
BACK ANO FORTH
RETURNS FIRST FAVOR HUGHES
THEN TURN TO WILSON.
IS VERY MUCH IN DOUBT
On Basis of Returns Collected at One
O'Clock Thio Afternoon Electoral
College VIII Have 253 For Viii
son and 238 For Hughes.

New York, Nov S.-President VIII
son was making a steady gain this
afternoon in Minnesota and Califor.
mia, the carrying of either one of
which will make his re election Ger.
tain
Regarding these two as doubtful
New Hampshire, New Mexico and Or,
egon, also doubtful, returns show Will
son already acquired 256 votes in the
electoral college and Hughes 2SS.
Wyoming and North Dakota have
come into the Wilson column The
president requires only 10 votes for
reelection.
At democratic headquarters the
presidents managers regard the cleo
ton alreadx won and are celebrating.
The republicans will concede moth
ing but stick fast to the claim of
Hughes election.
In the meantime President Wilson
and Governor Hughes are receiving
returns from political advisors conf
IDENTIFY.
How Vote Now Stands.
New York, Nov. Son the basis of
returns collected up to one o'clock
this afternoon the following Is the re-
suit in the electoral college:
For Wilson-Alabama Oregon, Wy
oming, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mary
land, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,
Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina,
Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Ten
nessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wash
ington, North Dakota, Idaho and
Kansas. Total, e53 electoral votes.
For Hughes - Connecticut, Della
ware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachu-
sets, Michigan New Jersey, New
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
Didn't Know It Was Loaded.

Shenandoah, Nov. 8.-Displaying a
gun that wasn't loaded" Mrs. Coff-
man, wife of an employee at the Bran
don lumber yards at Sidney, accident
ally shot Amos Isinhour, years old,
a neighbor boy.
The bullet wounds were in the alb
domen. The child was taken by car
to Omaha, where a part of the intes-
tine was removed. He stood the OPP
Grafton we'll and is expected to live.
The boys father is a railroad man,
and is acting conductor on the Sidney
branch of the Burlington.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
MEETING OF THE DEANERY
Two Days Session Of Des Moines
Body Begins in ottumwa.

Ottumwa, Nov. 8.-A two days ses-
sion of the 'Des Moines deanery of the
Episcopal church opens here at Trim
ity church this evening and continues
over Thursday closing with a parish
supper at $50 o'clock. The Very
Rev. Leonard X. Smith is dean. Rt.
Rev. II. S. Longley of Des Moines will
be present at the deanery meeting
The meeting will be opened by a
service in the church this evening at
s o'clock. The Rev. A. NJ. Lewis,
rector of st. James church, Oskaloosa,
preacher.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09

York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
South Dakota, Vermont, West Vir-
ginia, Wisconsin and Indiana. Total
23S.
Doubtful - California. Minnesota,
New Hampshire, New Mexico and Or
egon. Total 81.
Berger and Gaylord Defeated.
Milwaukee, Nov. S.-Complete re-
turns show that Victor Berger and
W.sR. Gaylord, socialist congressional
candidates, were defeated by republi.
can candidates.
The Deciding States.
New York, Nov. S.-Frank Hitch.
cock, the political expert in the re-
publican camp, declared the election
of Hughes now depends on the result
in California and Minnesota.
Wilson is Leading.
San Francisco. Nov. 8.-1O:30 a. m.
Coast time).-At this hour a total of
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
Wiped Out by Fire.

Springfield, Ill.,, Noy S.-The bust
ness portion of the town of Mechan-
icsburg, ten miles east of here, was
wiped out by fire last night. The
loss is estimated at more than $50.
600. The cause is unknown. A
hand fire pump was the only appara.
tus besides buckets available to
fight the flames.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09

Congressman c. w. Ramseyer has
won sweeping victory in the Sixth
District. He has carried every county
in the district and has been re elected
to Congress with an estimated ma
iority of over 1000, the largest ever
accorded a candidate to that Office.
The estimated pluralities in the var
ious counties, and in the district fol-
low
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
RAMSEYER WINNER
BY BIG MAJORITY
CONGRESSMAN CARRIES EVERY
COUNTY IN DISTRICT.
LEADING BY FOUR THOUSAND
Will Return to Washington With Per
haps Largest Majority Ever Civ
en- Candidate in This Dis
trict. Is Grateful.

Bloomfield, Iowa, Nov. 81 ex-
peCtcd reelection, but not by the
over Whelming majOrities that
seem to have come my way. To
carry every county in ones dis
trict is a great honor to any man,
and l sincerely appreciate the
confidence that has been express
ed in me.-C. w. Ramseyer
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
BRITISH LINER SUNK BY SUB
London Says She Was Sunk Without
Warning-Two Lives Lost.

London, Nov. S.-The British liner
Arabia was sunk by a submarine Mon
day in the Mediterranean. the admit
rally announced today. The ship
was torpedoed without warning and
two lives were lost.
The Arabia carried 437 passengers,
including 169 women and children.
The passengers were picked up by
various vessels which hurried to the
rescue.
She was twin screw steamer, 1888
tons, 499 feet long and 81 feet wide.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
Meredith Is Disappointed.

\, Des Moines, Nov. Sc. T. \
!. Meredith, defeated democratic !
j. candidate for governor of Iowa. :,
!. sent the following telegram of \
!. congratulations to w. l.. Hard y
- ing, at Sioux City: :;
- Il beg to congratulate you up !
!. on the opportunity given you to !
!. serve Iowa, the best state in the !
IL Union 1t Is privilege greatly .
!. to be desired. | wish to pledge :,
!. you the earnest cooperation in :,
!. all things that will tend to make :.
+ Iowa a bigger, better and clean I.
7, er state" :
= He also made the following .
!. statement: /.
+ Il am, of course, disappointed /.
i. in the result. feel Iowa /.
i. stands for things making bet .
!. ter Iowa and am disappointed .
II that the people of Iowa do not .
i. approve of my program .
- =. 4. y. y. =. 4. y. 4. ~ IL r. =.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09

Berlin, Nov. S.-The war Office
statement. today admitted the French
aud British gains of yesterday that
the allies have captured the villages
of Ablancourt and Presoir and men,
toned counterattacks delivered
against these places last night with
out success.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
To Test Adamson Law.

Omaha, Nebr.. Nov. S.-The Union
Pacific Railway company here today
filed suit in the federal district court
to test the constitutionality of the
Adamson eight hour law recently
passed BY congress.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09

Iowa Falls, Now. Steward w.
Wright, well known contractor of
this city was seriously injured, when
a staging on which he and his son
Harry were working, fell, throwing
both men to the ground. The son
escaped with an injury to his collar
bone and minor bruises. Mr.. Wright
had the left foot broken and was bad
ly injured in the back.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
Baker Will Resiqn.

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. SASecretary
of war Baker will resign after March
4 no matter who is elected President.
1t was learned today he was deter
mined to serve only one year, then
intends to return to his law practice
here.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
N CORMICK VERY SANGUINE
Say President Will Be Reelected
Without California or Minnesota.

New York, Nov. Sat 3:15 this
afternoon democratic chairman Nc
Cormick stated President Wilson was
undoubtedly reelected They cannot
beat him by any combination" he
said. Gle is elected whether we carry
the states of California and Minnesota
or not, but we will carry both of
them. All reports are favorable"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
Iowa Soldier Drowned.

Dubuque, Nov Sergeant William
Meyers, aged %, member of the Iowa
brigade stationed at Brownsville, was
drowned Tuesday afternoon, accord,
ing to adyices received here.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09

Bucharest, Nov. 8.-Another ROu-
manian advance was made by the ar
mics in Dobrudja the war Office an
nounced this afternoon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
N. Y. World Chances Opinion.

New York, Nov 8.-The New York
World which conceded the election Of
Hughes last night claims the re-elec-
ton of Wilson this afternoon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
HARDING WINS
GOvERNORSH|P
WILL HAVE A MAJORITY OF; 1885,
600 OVER MEREDITH.
HAS PRACTICALLY EVERY COUNTY
State GIVES Hughes $4,000 over viii
son - Entire Republican Ticket
and Ten Of the Eleven Congress-
men Are Elected.

Dcs Moine2, Mo-. 8.-RcpubIicans
swept Iowa practically clean in Tues
days election declaring a plurality of
$4,000 for Hughes and 125,000 for
Harding for governor, electing the en-
tire state ticket and ten republican
congressman.
The race between democratic con-
gresham Steele and Scott, his rcpub-
lican opponent, in the nth district, is
neck and neck.
Deemcr has been elected non-parti-
san judge of the supreme court and
the race between Evans and Theophi-
lus is very close.
Havener, republican for attorney
general, leads his ticket, his estimat-
ed plurality over Garrison being $780,
600.
The latest figures on president and
governor are 1900 out of 1927 pre-
cincts. Hughes 175,4S9, Wilson 1885,,
524.
1,243 precincts give Harding IT,
4O7, Meredith 1921
The next Iowa state legislature will
be overwhelmingly republican.
Harding carried practically every
Iowa county and his plurality will be
very heavy.
Meredith Runs Behind.
Winterset, Iowa, Nov. 8.-Madison
county complete gives Hughes 2,269,
Wilson 1907, Harding 2,2SS, Meredith
.1,517.
Early Iowa Returns.
Des MOines, Ia, Nov. S.-COld, rainy
weather fell to the lot of the voters
throughout the state yesterday, but
despite the unfavOrable weather con
ditiOns an unusually heavy vote was
polled.
w. l.. Harding has been elected gov
ernOr by a majority of about 100000
but 1t will be another "A hours before
complete returns are received from
a considerable number of precincts anC
the final figures are available. Hard
ing ran far ahead of the Republican
HuliOUul tlGhCls lllC III ~ lC" ~
cincts to report indicated his election
but left the national ticket in doubt
The first reports received here wert
from ten precincts from Boone cOun
ty which gave Wilson 1,017, Hughes
1868, Meredith 75S, Harding 1912.
Harding's election was PRACTICAL!
conceded on the showing of these ter
precincts. A few minutes later a re
port was received from 10 precincts IL
/ Des Mones which gave Wilson 2,371
Hughes 2,174, Meredith 2,156, Harding
2,949. While these early figures in
dictated practically copclusively thu
defeat of the Democratic state tickle
they were the cause of rejoicing a
Democratic headquarters over tn
prospects for the national ticket in tn
state.
Early this morning the Democratic
state headquarters refused 10 conced
! Continued on Page 80
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
Ramseyer kirkpatrick
Total
Davis County.

Bloomfield, Nov 8.-Davis County
showed its loyalty to its distinguished
citizen, Hon. c. w. Ramseyer, by Civ
ing him a majority of 3S1 votes, in
county that is normally Democratic
by 500 majority. Wilson will carry
Davis County by 300, and Mr.. Harding
will about break even with Mr.. Mere
dith. The county ticket will be prac-
tically all Democratic.
Monroe County.
Abba. Nov. S.-Returns are slow in
Monroe county, but indications are
that Monroe County will give both
Hughes and Ramseyer 500 majority,
and Harding about 800. The county
ticket is divided
Mahaska County.
With about two thirds of the returns
in at noon today the indications were
that the Hughes and Wilson vote in
Mahaska Count would be about a
standoff and that Harding would car
ry the county by 500. Ramseyer will
have a majority of 800 or more.
Poweshiek County.
Montezuma, Nov S.-Returns are
slow. but indicate normal Republican
maiorities. The county ticket Is be-
ing counted first by the judges, and
every Republican is elected except
one member of the board, John
Bradley. Rep, has been beaten by
Schultz, Dem, Hughes will call the
county by 500 to 1000 majority, ant
Harding will do better than that
Ramseyer for congress Is RUNNING
slightly ahead Of the head OF the tick
et
Jasper County.
i Newton. Iowa. Nov. s-"Dope'
!, shcetsp we're all shot to pieces i
CONTINUED on Page %
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09

1913 out of $50 precincts in Califor-
mia gave Wilson a plurality. slightly
over 5000 votes over republican candi-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
Wyoming Conceded.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov. S.-Republi-
can state central committee this al
ternoon conceded Wyoming to Presi-
dent Wilson.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
Recount Demanded.

Recount Demanded.
Concord, n. H., Nov. 8.-With only
81 precincts missing democratic lead
ers admitted Hughes was leading in
the state by upwards of 300. A re-
count will be demanded by the demo-
Gratis. Democrats are already guard
ing the ballot boxes.
Hughes is Leading.
Boston, Mass, Nov. 8.-Over the
long distance telephone Hiram John
son, governor of California, declared
Hughes leading in California by T.
600.
Wilson Leads Hughes.
Portland Ore, Nov. S.-Wilson
leads Hughes in the incomplete count
of eight Oregon counties. The re-
turns gave Hughes 13,447, Wilson A.,
1853.
Hughes Makes Slight Gain.
I st. Paul, Nov. S.-With 1910 pre-
cincts out OF 1924, Wilson has 121, 90;
to Hughes 1890. In the last III pre-
cincts, all rural. Hughes has game,
413 net on Wilson. Wilson now ha
net lead of 1858. At this rate VIII
son can wi nthe state.
Concord. N. H.. Nov. SComplet
returns grom all but - small town
Continued On Page 50
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
MAHASKA COUNTY
ELECTION FIGURES
RETURNS ARE SLOW AND RE-
Suits ONLY INDICATED.
EIGHTEEN OUT OF 80 PRECINCTS
Close Vote on'severaI Offices May Be
Changed With Complete Returns.
Rowland Leads the Re-
publican Ticket.

publican Ticket.
Figures on the county ticket were
slow in coming in Wednesday morn
ing's rain made roads impossible for
auto travel and returns were sent in
by telephone wherever possible but
the results were made up with diff
Guilty. Final totals will not be com
pleted until late this afternoon, pos
sibly not before Thursday morning
Nothing could be learned on the cleo
ton amendment or the hospital prop
osition, and the vote on Judges of the
Supreme court were not tabulated in
form to give any idea of results.
At one o'clock this afternoon is OF
the 80 precincts in Mahaska County
had made their returns to Auditor
Rowland. These eighteen precincts
including North Adams, Black Oak
Cedar, East Des Moines, West Des
Moines, West Garfield, East and West
Harrison, East Jefferson, North and
South Madison, Oskaloosa First and
Second wards and first precinct in
Third ward, Spring Creek, Union and
White Oak, give the following fore.
casts:
President
Hughes, republican, 1704.
Wilson, democrat, 1899.
Wilson's lead 295.
Governor
(18 precincts)
Harding, republican, 1912.
Meredith, democrat, 1898.
Harding's lead, 514.
Us precincts)
Ramseyer. republican, 1894.
kirkpatrick, democrat, 1888.
Ramseyer's lead, 256
State Senator
Us precincts)
Mitchell, republican, 1910
Roam, democrat, 1888.
Mitchells lead, 322.
State Representative
Wilson, republican, 1903.
Brown, democrat, 1866.
Wilson's lead, 337
County Auditor
Rowland, republican, 1891.
Bowen, democrat, 1887.
Rowland's lead, 904.
County Treasurer
Springer, republican, 1929.
Graham, democrat, 1918.
Graham's lead, $50.
Clerk
Martin, republican, 1923.
Wright, democrat, 1408.
Martins lead, lis.
Sheriff
Henley, republican, 1914.
Lawrence, democrat, 1862.
Henley's lead, 312.
Recorder
Long, republican, 1922.
Hawkins, democrat, 1903.
Hawkins lead, 681.
Attorney
O'Brien. republican. 1851.
Heitsman, democrat, 1893.
O'Brien's lead, 563. II
Supervisor, 1917
Roof. republican, 1884.
Downey, democrat. 1917.
Downey's lead, 2s3.
Supervisor. 1915
Caldwell, republican, 1450.
Pomeroy, democrat, 1886.
Pomeroy's lead, 6.
Coroner
Williams, republican, 1863.
Cheesman, democrat, 1902.
Cheeseman's lead, 233.
Vote In Detail.
! The vote in detail in the township
and precincts reported at noon follow:
Adams
President-Hughes SO, Wilson Is.
Governor-Harding SO, Meredith IL
Congressman Ramseyer 102, Kirk
patrick 81.
J State Senator-Mitchell 10s, Rean
55.
! Representative-wilson III. Brow
So.
County Auditor-Rowland 1872; Bower
A..
Observation-Disclosures "a; Graham 8
Clerk-Martin So: Wright "a.
Sheriff-Henley SO. Lawrence 70.
! Recorder-Long 80. Hawkins IS.
Accommodation 1913. Heitsmal
so.
!. Coroner-williams 70; Cheesmal
i SO.
!, Supervisor, 1s17-Roof SO. Downe
, 113.
Supervisor, Caldwell 30. Pom
eroy 70.
: Black Oak.
President-Hughes IS, Wilson IL,
Harding IS. Meredith s.
t" Congressman RAmseyer Al. Kirl
i patrick s.
! Continued on Page 10
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09
Jasper County.

Newton, Iowa, Nov. s-TDope'
Sheets we're all shot to pieces il
CONTINUED on Page %
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-11-09

Black Oak.
observation-disclosures IS, Wilson lie.
GOVERNOR Harding IS. Meredith 81
Congressman RAmseyer Al. Kirk
patrick 81.
Continued on Page 81
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
F YOU WORRY, READ THIS

Worry never brought any good to anybody. But, you say, Idon't worry because I want to, worry because I
 can't help it." Or, "I worry because N have so much to worry about" We all have our troubles and worry, |Hpf course, makes matters worse. The patient generally recognizes this fact @SRithout being able to profit by it. # The doctor who could meet this ner-
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 ave read it and written back, "This x it's my case exactly, I am giving the E reatment trial and being benefted," s hat the Dr. Williams Medicine Co.,, z chenectady, N. Y. has had a lot of N hese books printed and will send you a copy free on request.
 M Dr. Williams Pink Pills are a non- x Icohoic tonic, particularly suited for E #ervous, neurasthenic people. Your
 Druggist sells them or they will be mail-
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New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
CHv Mems

Just try a Big Mozart and you will always smoke N. B. cigars.-adVt.
 A. G. Hammond camp, s. w. ", will meet Tuesday night to plan for Memorial day exercises.
 Bring in your Pananas now, to clean and bleach. Conn. Hat Co., advt.
 Following a short illness, Captain T. w Grace has resumed his duties at police headquarters.
 Don't forget-T. A. B. Drum Corps Dance, Thursday evening, May 4.-- adVt.
 A large crowd attended the enter tainment and social of the Immacu- late Conception guild of St. Mary s church in the '"Tabs" hall last even ing. In connection with the enter tainment vocal solos were rendered by Misses Eileen O'Dell, Mary Burke ana Kathleen Walsh and Mcssrs. Kiniry, O'Brien and DOnahue.
 Now is the time to clean your Pan anna and straw hat. Don't wait for the rush. Conn Hat. Co.-advt.
 The Kavanaugh Shop, 40 Pratt street, Hartford, have a remarkable showing of pretty summer dresses. Some are lovely voiles in white and
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03

sion, was secured in the small library of the Boys club. Mayor Quigley said that in the success of the present campaign he hoped and prayed that the goal for which the workers are so valiantly striving would be reached and anything that he can do to help he would only be too glad to do.
 After many fine reports made daily by Captain H. H. Pease for his team that energetic team of workers was rewarded today by the capture of the flag for the greatest amount reported, $666. Captain CrOna's Live Wires ran first for honors for securing the greatest amount of subscribers, and at their table will rest Old Glory until tomorrow at least.
 P. Corbin was in charge of calling the roll today.
 Tn order that the public might have every chance to contribute to the fund the following subscription card is printed. Those who wish to make an offering may fill it out and turn it In for the luncheon tomorrow noon.
 New Britain, Conn.,, .,...... 1916.
 For the purpose of paying for site, equipping and partially endoWing a new building and for current eX- penses for eighteen months for the New Britain Boys club, and in consid- eration of the subscriptions of others thereto, I promise to pay to F. $. Cham berlain, treasurer, New Britain National bank,
 ................. Dollars as follows: One-fOurth, June 1, 1916; one-fourth, December 1, 1916; one fourth, June 1, 1917; and the remain ing one-fourth on December 1, 191 (. Name . .
 Sign on this line
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03

brated on that day at and 7:3O o'clock. The latter mass is for chil- dren. There will be no instructions for the children on Friday afternoo on because of the holiday and conven- tion in New Haven. Instructions will be given to the children of East Berlin on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church.
 Briefs.
 The committee in charge of the Sons of Veterans will meet this even ing and decorate the Town hall for the event. Over 200 tickets have been sold already and a record break ing crowd is assured.
 Tax Collector Charles F. Lewis will be in the Berlin Savings bank next Monday and Tuesday from 10 a. m. until p. m. for the purpose of col lecting taxes.
 The Womans Foreign Missionary society of the Berlin Congregational church held a very enjoyable meet ing this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Francis Deming. Miss Churchill was the leader and the subject for discussion was ''The Hidden Leaven- Japan"
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
SPORTSMEN MEET.
Fish and Game Club Has Bright
 Prospect for Season.

At the annual meeting held tcSt evening by the New Britain Fish and Game Protective association at Bar decks haIl much interest was shown by the large number present Officers were elected as follows:
 President-E. T. Johnson.
 First Vice Presidential Bailey.
 Second Vice President-J. P. Con- nOrS. /
 Secretary-W. F. Neurath.
 Treasurer-C. r. Lucey.
 To add to the interest, the assoica- tion was honored by the presence of Mayor Quigley, who was elected an honorary member. The mayor, who is also interested in the propagation of fish and game, gave very inter- esting talk on the subject. r-
 There was a large number of new members taken in. The charter for membership is now open until Tues day, June 6. All interested and wish ing to become members may apply for application to Secretary Neurath, 122 Wallace street.