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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
EAST WOODSTOCK
Morse.Eddy Marriaae-supervisor r.
w. Barber Addresses Community
Club.

Club.
Carl Morse and Mabel Eddy were
married Monday morning by Rev. T.
A. Turner. They left immediately for
Crystal, Ill, by way of Worcester.
Among the number who attended the
May dinner in Putnam Saturday were
Mrs. Turner, Lyle Turner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ezra May, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Broom
lnss, Mrs. Chester May, Mrs. Everett
May. Misses Ruth Witter and Clara
Eddy. Mrs. Chester Nav and Mrs. ESyE
erett May had charge of the cake
sale.
ofFieers Reelected.
A missionary meeting was held
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs T. A.
Jordan, the attendance being %. The
officers We're all reelected: President,
Mrs. T. a. Turner; vice president, Mrs.
George Wetherell: secretary and treas
urer. Mrs. Everett May The commit
tee is the same as last year. The topic
for the meeting was Home Missions in
Action. Leader, Mrs.. A. H. Hubbard
assisted by Mrs Charles Pike. Al So
ctal hour followed with refreshments.
! Addressed Community Club.
The regular meeting of the Com.
munity club was held Wednesday
evening. The programme consisted ci
piano solos by Miss Prescott, teacher
OF vocal music in the schools, and q
very able and interesting address By
the superintendent of schools, Franl
Barber. his topic being Woodstock
Vision. A social hour followed. Ths
| committee in charge was L. H. Linde.
man. Ruth Witter and Mrs, Georg,
| Bcsworth.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

=.
Albert Ia Townsend, who has served
the Third BaptiBt church AS pAscur xor
nearly q year past, will close his la
hors next Sunday, May II. WhHe
preaching here, Mr.. Townsend naa
been studying In Boston univers.ty'
except during vacations He has
made warm friends in the church and
congregation who will follow MIN
with best wishes.
Mrs. o. d. Fisher Is in Norweal'
Mass, suburban to Bostofi' where enc
was called by the serious illness Of
Miss Dora T. Maine has arrived
home from a three weeks visit in
East Orange, ". ].
Rev. o, d. Fisher attended the Con-
EDUCATIONAL association at Mystic on
Rev. George II. Chambers Of Brad.
ford, r. l., was q guest Of Rev. and
Mrs. Lucian Dr-rry Monday.
AZ Democrats Convention.
Charles G. Gray, Frank III. Brown
and Charles n. Brown attended the
Democratic convention in New Ha-
Mr.. and Mrs. IL B. James and
daughters, Arts and lda, were Tees-
end visitors with relatives In Rhode
Nj ana Mrs. park B. Main attended
the funeral OF Mr.. Mains brother,
Herman Main. Thursday.
Mrs. Arthur White and daughter Of
New London are visiting in town.
Pupils Did Well.
Wheeler school did splendid work
in the triangular debate with West
erly and Stonington high schools.
Henry G. Greene. who died in West
erly Tuesday. had many friends in
this town, where he formerly lived
and where he has recently spent the
summers with his son, F. Stewart
Greene at Greene Gables.
Rev. Lucian Drury will supply this
pulpit Of the Second Baptist church
Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

FdCHSos
Owing to a typographical error in
the paragraph in last weeks Bulletin
in regard to the newly formed choral
union, one sentence read, the organi-
cation is open to all who care to join
have been chorus. The choral union
is not in any sense a church organiza-
ton. Some kind of a concert will
probably be given in a few weeks.
The rehearsals are held in the Con-
gregational chapel as the most suit
has kindly given the use of the room
to the union. The dues are 10 cents
a month which is to cover the cost of
music. The next rehearsal will be
held next week Friday night.
Missionary Meeting.
The Woman's Missionary society is
to meet with Mrs. James Lathrop,
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Herbert F. Robinson, who has
been spending several weeks at her
house on lions Hill, returned to her
Mrs. Robinson has rented the Kenyon
| house to DR.. Giouard of Willimantic
for July and August.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stalker left Wednes-
day for weeks visit in New York.
Airs. H. W. Loomis, who has beer
| the guest of Mrs. E. w. Loomis fol
two weeks, left Wednesday for heI
| home in Belfast, y. Y.
Miss Abigail Bates of New York, is
with her father, Benoni Bates, for. the
| summer.
Packed a Box.
Rev. c. L. Adams of Willimantic
celebrated the holy communion at st
PauPs church Thursday morning. Aft
er the service the ladies packed the
box for the Comfort club, with arti.
cles made in their Lenten sewing so.
ciety meetings.
Miss Ethel Manning of South Wind
ham, who was with the late Mrs
Charlotte Lathrop for three years, il
with Mrs. j. C. Fenton.
E. W. Mcclure, who has been a
DR.. Guilds for a week, has returned
to Brooklyn, N Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. H S. Maine, c. A
Keeney. Mrs. Emma Brown. Miss An
ma Patton, Rev NJ R. Plumb Mis-
Clara johnson, Miss Grace Bates ant
I. H. Johnson. attended the confer
ence in DayvilIe, Tuesday. Harold
S. Maine was elected moderator 70
next year, Rev NJ R. Plumb wa
chosen a member of the Rural Lif
commission, and a delegate to tn
national council.
Mrs. Robert Pegrum spent Sunda,
with Wauregan relatives.
Miss Florence Perkins was tn
guest of Norwich friends Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

u Dc hoaa ~ me -Ba5n&lmE cnlnrch.-Sn
Epat1gn, SuaMg 9'gteRnopn.
NaGaanm $WstR OF FxWVfdeNce W9sat-
ed local friends Saturday
M. ana airs. George w. Iaorihe were
Sunday vissGprn I'M Norwich
FAoStMaNa II AzdwArA Eiiiott was In
New Haven attending the dethoctaxic
cnnventaoM. Miss Eli1abe9n al1liott has
been aMaakane at the ofslce during A6r
Elllatt,s shsence.
Ptpmalne Poisoning.
L. Howard Cross was very i'll Wed
nesday with pt0mafne poisoning
caused by eating shrimps.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
SOUTH CANTERBURY

Charles Ladd of Norwich was the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Barber
several days last week.
Everett L. Moulton has purchased a
new automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. v. whitford of Jew
EFT City, were guests of the Whitford
sisters Sunday afternoon.
There is not much improvement in
the condition of Miss Elizabeth Whit
ford.
William Soule of Jewett City called
on Edward Barrows Tuesday.
Moses Linnell Of Moosup was trout
fishing in this vicinity Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arbie Ames were IN
P1Sinf1eId TUESDAY,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
WOODSTOCK

Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Ritch, Mrs. e. r.
Hall and Mrs. G. P. PeFley, with Rev.
and Mrs. r. B. Harrison, attended the
meeting OF the Windham association az
Dayvilie Tuesday.
Miss Mary l.. Flynn has returned
from d visit IN New Haven.
ldrs, Elizabeth Bingham Of the
Springfield schools has been spending
a week vacation in town.
Miss Mary Feriey was in Springfield
last week.
airs. b. M. shaw is the guest OF Miss
Mary Lester.
Another lecture Is to be held in
Palmer Memorial hall soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
EAST THOMPSON
Rev. e. C. Bass Speaks at the Meth,
odist Church Sunday.

Sunday morning Rev. e. c. Bass oc-
cupied the pulpit in the NJ. e. church,
giving a very interesting address in
the interests of the conference claim
ants rund. Showing the necessity of
caring for those in their old age who
have given their lives to the ministry.
In the evening he spoke from John g.:
Z. Ye must be born again, making very
clear the need of the new birth.
Mrs. E. P. Strout of Providence, R.
l., spent the week end with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Loring Young.
Dennis Joslin was in Boston We'd
ncsday.
Mrs. Ella Hoyle spent Wednesday in
Webster.
Mrs. A. I. Tourtellotte spent Monday
in Willimantic.
Rev. Frank Chamberlain was in Ok
ford, Mass, Wednesday on business.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

as far as possible. VIII display carr
nation in memory or appreciation o.
mother.
Andy SAVIOR had his arm injured ~
the pearl Fhtton fadtory, where he IS
employed. Harold Cushman has &
broken arm and MRS. W. e. Ruby Waa
60 unfortunate as to sprain her ankle
very badly, breaking a 1iganent by a
fall on her lawn. Friday afternoon.
Miss Erma, F. Robbins Is home after
a pleasant winter passed with cousins
| in Mansfield.
John Westrel came home from New
York last week ard after a few days
visit went to Boston, where he is en-
ployed in electrical work. His brother
has a clerkshfp IN Boston for an exc
press company.
Miss Pauline CE1a1ker is in New Ha-
| ven, where she was invited to be pres-
emit at the wedding of an aunt on Sat@
urday.
The w. c. T. U. county convention
| is to be held today Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
ONECO

Mrs Harry Sherman was in Moosup
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Josiah Case spend Thursday in
Moosup.
J. H. Hayes returned to his home to
work Tuesday after visiting at the
parsonage few days.
Mrs. Susie Winslow was in Summit
and Greene, R. T., Wednesday.
Miss Minnie Tanner of Willimantic
Normal school spent two days in Oneco
school the first of the week
Earl Holt returned to Phillipsdale
R. l., Tuesday night
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
WARRENVIILE

Rev. B. c. Bugbee is in Kennebunk.
Me.
F. w. Barber of Putnam supplied the
pulpit at the Warrenville Baptist
church Sunday morning, May Z.
Miss Vera Dollman spent Wednesday
in Eastford visiting the model school.
Mrs. S. L. Case is Ill with sciatic
rheumatism.
Mrs. E. L. James called on friends in
Eastford one day this week.
The surveyors and the road inspector
are boarding with Mrs. G. o. Balch.
Walter c. Brown is ill.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
ABINGDON
Neishbors' Night at Granse-cemeterS
Association Meeting Goes Over.

Charles Gallup has been confined to
the house for several days with an
attack of tonsilitis
Neighbors' night at Putnam grange
last Monday evening was well attend
ed by members of Wolf Den grange.
A meeting of the Cemetery associa-
ton was called for Tuesday afternoon,
but so few members were present no
business could be done.
Officers Reelected.
The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society was held at Library hall
Thursday afternoon. Ten members
were present. The officers were re-
elected for the ensuing year. Mrs
Everett Brown was appointed to take
| charge of the strawberry festival to be
held in June.
Mrs. Covell returned Tuesday from
visiting her sister in Pawtucket.
The body Of Miss Persis ingalls, was
brought here for burial Wednesday
noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
NORTH STERLING

Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. CrowelI, took an
automobile trip to Providence last
week.
Mrs. Edith Dexter spent Sunday
with Mrs. r. O. Plummer.
Farmers are rushing work during
these warm days.
Frank Plummer made q business
trip to Boston, worcester and New
Bedford the past week.
\ Mrs Clara M. Crowell has been Wis
King Mrs. MaMde Hummer, thls week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
STERLING
Pupils Contests in Spelling and Reel
tations-Barr-B Bennett Marriage.

The schools of the town held con-
test in spelling and recitations Thurs
day evening between the fifth and
eighth grade pupils. The meeting was
held in the Wright club room.
Miss Ada Greenman is visiting Mrs.
John Knox.
Miss Alice Bell5nap was the guest of
relatives in Providence over the week
end.
Mrs. Thomas Wallace of Norwich
was the guest Sunday of her sister,
Mrs. Jesse Tootill.
Mrs. William johnson mas returned
from the hospital. and while still weak
continues to improve in health.
Earr-Eennett.
Ralph Barr of Oneco and Miss Ber-
tina Bennett of of this place, were unit
ed in marriage on Saturday evening
Nav 9Th
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
PONFRET CElNTER

wolf Den RrAn6e gave inatSueticm in
the nrsE ana second degrees 20 . class
Wednesday, evening.
Tue sixth chapter OF the grange
story. The Lynwood Mystery, WAS read
by che author, Mas Clara Axeriu.
Friday evening will be Children'a
night.
Afanu NEnxenzIn Epant che early paxs
nf tho wreck fn Tvnf6e6tn
Df Overlook Is ali1nxoviaM.
Mrs. CUnfkiatid Hoppiu waG n town
one day thH ptae week. eelAlhrat ting the
birthday az her grandson, Master
,n =
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
CLARK'S CORNERS
Postoffice to Be Reopened With Amos
o. Stone Postmaster.

The postofice here is to be opened
again. Amos O. Stone has been ap-
pointed postmaster.
Mrs. MyTon Palmer and son Ray
have been visiting at L. H. Jewetts.
Charles G. Strickland Of Manchester
is visiting relatives here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
SCOTLAND
Miss Eadie Gives Talk on China
Boys Baseball Club to Produce
Play.

Miss Helen Eadie, junior secretary
OF Eastern Branch Woman's Board of
Missions, gave a curio talk on China,
sunday evening, under the auspices
OF the Y. P. S. C. E. Miss Eadie
came from Hanover.
The Boys baseball club is to give
a drama entitled, Held for Postage .
Mrs: Helen Ashmead recently re-
turned here to her summer home.
Rev. and Mrs. Martin Lowering, Mr.
and Mrs. William Burnham attended
the CONGREGATIONAL conference in Day
vile, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William ,Burnham and
Miss Alice Sweet attended the CON
ference at Hanover. Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mofitt spent
Sunday at Neank.
r. B. Willoughby has been confined
to the house for several days on &C.
count OF illness.
Repairs are being made on the nro
perty on the hill, recently purchaseC
by Mr.. MCGEE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Thayer are at
their summer home after spending the
winter in Chelsea, Mass.
Harold Barrett visited friends in
Stafford last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fisk and family
and Miss Nicholson of Stafford
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
ToIfand County
WELLINGTON

The rain kept many from Bible
school. There being but A present,
most of these remained to the service
impromptu talk by Rev. Mr. Parker
that was enjoyed by ALL Next Sunday
win be Mothers Sunday, when each,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

Mrs. Andrew ID. Grant and Mr.. and
Mrs. Vanslow B. Gallup attended con-
ference of Congregational ministers
and churches at DayVille Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
CHAPLIN
Mrs. Nancy z Lanphear Member Of
Church 50 Years-sunmer Residents
Arriving.

Rev. Walter 3. Lanphear of Hart
ford preached at the church last sun
day and administered the sacrament
A Member so Years,
Mrs. Nancy Lanphear of South Chap
lin, mother of Rev. Mr.. Ianphear, was
able to attend church last Sunday, ii
being the 50th anniversary Of her unit
ing with the church.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Whitford Of Cromwell
have come to their place here TOR the
summer.
MRS Joseph Jones or Moosnn has
moved to the Kingsbury place, owned
by Mrs. Emily Ross
AMx. and Mrs. Frank C.. Larn1nia. Mar
snd Mfs Frank ". Marlin. a. and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

The roller Jewel of a watch each day
makes $4,000 impacts against the fork,
or 157, 6SS, 900 in a year, or 3,153, 600, 600
in 20 years. A force Of one horsepow-
er would run 27O,O0O.OOO watches.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

Springs visited friends in town Sun
day.
Mrs. Nellie AIvord of Rockville is
visiting Miss H. p. Slingsby.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

and the Connecticut Agricultural Col
Iege, at Storrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
WINDHAM

New Choral Union Not Connected
with Any Church-Is for All Sing
ers of the Town-comfort Club Box
Packed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

Alhere L. TewmnoWd cluueM. Nalnin9Fs
at Bapaist chuteh-L oeal neMserae-
ie pslsaatss-- PupIis 20 Wall IL
Debate,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
CANTERBURY GREEN

Mothers Day to Sc Observed Tomor.
rew--Mrs. T. i. Davies to Speak at
Parsonage Meetins-childrenss Might
az che Grange May 18th.
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Notes I -om Denmark.

Ms, R5Sanna Seidl Of KeRaunec is
snan mig the week. with relatives ia
nho vicinity
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o.,rr,,,,, bstvaen Ja. Dewane and
MIX. ,.,o,rine r.,o.Iar mas aen made
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Notes from West Maple Grove

Mrs Geo Ecker OF Birnamwood left
Sunday for Sherwood after weeks
visit with friends and relatives.
Mrs. NJ. Moser spent the week with
her daughter Mrs. NJ. Veins of Hill
bert
Mr.. and Mrs. John x lelber, Sr., and
sons John and Paul autoed to Sher-
wood Sunday
Adam Hergfg is the owner of a
Vjela car.
Mr.. and Mrs John Gaiger and daugh'
ter Cecilia spent Sunday at Appleton
Miss Rosa KIeiber left Monday for
uanitovoc whore she will spend part
Of her vacation,
Village Treasurer, Frank Kleiber,
Of BriIjon died suddenly 90 the morn
ing Of Saturday, July lst. The cause
of deatn was apoplexy. He had not
been seriously ailing, was up about his
business as usual the day before,
Dacedent, was born in the town OF
Maple Grove in 1872, and spent his
hoyh1od days on the farm there. In
1897. he WAS married AZ kasson to
Frnoos Prltll. the loyal and loving
wife who now survives him. In 1902
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Messrs John G. Kellper, VIM. Kell.
ner and VIM. Scholten visited in the
burg on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs, Geo. Mittnacht spent
SUNDAY with Mr.. and Mrs. q W..
Keliner.
People are all busy haying this
week
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/, George Reuther, Cashier of the
above named bang, do solemnly swear,
that the foregoing statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
GEORGE EEUTHER,
Cashier.
Correct Attest:
JOS. RETRIEVER
w. N. kILLEN
(Notarial Seal Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Sth day of July, 1916.
JOHN j. hIRCH, Notary Public.
My commission expires August H. 1917
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The Golden Fleece.

The order of the Golden Fleece is
Il bit of royal foolishness Instituted
by Philip the Good OF Burgundy.
about 1929, on account, 1t Is said, of
The profit that had come to him by
wool raising. The order Is still in ex-
istcnce, its membership being confined
to the rulers and crown princes of
Europe, with now and then an Asiatic
potCntate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-07-13

Manganese mines az Conception
Point Lower California, are reported
70 hr the richest known dep Of
this element in the world. They are
situated n the arid hills Of small
peninsula - miles long ana five 10
eight miles vide between the c1ust Of
the cur 81 Lower California and Con
cepcion Bay.
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], Corty NJ Halderson. Cashier Of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear,
that the foregoing statement is true to
the best Of my knowledge and belief
CORTY NJ HALDERSOV,
Cashier.
Correct Attest;
OTTO @. BERGE
LOUIS HORSTMAN
lNotatiaI SeaU Directors
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 10Th day Of July, 1916.
A. 4. LYKEN, Notary Public
my Commission Expires June 8 i9l9I
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|, Patrick j. Carberry, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the foregoing statement is true to
the best Of my knowledge and belief
+. j. CARBERRY,
Cashier.
Correct Attest:
JOSEPH a. KELLNER
HERMAN A. BRUSS
(Notarial SeaD Directors.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this It'll day Of July, 1916
HENRY ELMER, Notary Public.
My Commission expires Sept I, 1915
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is employed by the Edison Electric
Company IS AZ engineer.
Miss Emma Kahlenberg was taken
to Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc
where she will receive treatment.
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The Platinum Rule.

your children, do We even SO unto their
children.
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|, Mic Filz, Pres. of the above nam
ed bank, do solemnly swear, that the
foregoing statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
Nc FILz
President.
Correct Attest:
VIM. G. GROH
JOHN MILLER
(Notarl Seal Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this tenth day of July, 1916.
JOHN f. KOECK, Notary Public.
my commission expires Feb. Is, 1871
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REPORT OF THE. CONDITION OF
THE FARMERS STATE BANK locat-
ed at Cato, State of Wisconsin, at the
close of business on the 30th day of
June, 1916, pursuant to call by the
Commissioner Of Banking.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE MARRIED. STATE BANK locat-
ed at Maribel, State of Wisconsin, at
the close of business on the Both day of
June, 1916, pursuant to call by the
Commissioner of Banking.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE VALDERS STATE BANK loca-
ted at Valders, State of Wisconsin, at
the close of business on the 3Oth day Of
June, 1916, pursuant to call by the
Commissioner Of Banking.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-19
HUM OF THRESHER
HEARD IN COUNTRY
ADJACENT TO MILTON

MILTON, Ind, July 19.-The funeral
services OF Newton Miller, of near
Bentonville, were held at Lick creek
church, near Harrisburg, Tuesday aft
ernoon. The deceased was so years
old. ;. Miss Marie Elwell. prom
inent teacher in the city schools at
New Castle, and who is now at home
on vacation, will spend part of 1t
at Dayton, where she has gone this
week to visit Mrs. Emory Baker and
family. I. Farmers are making much
of the dry weather in this township
and vicinity, in getting their hay crop
harvested, and the wheat cut and
threshed. The threshing machine is
heard all through the country. IL. l..
Manlove of Manlove Place, was at
Lick Creek to attend the funeral of
the late Newton Miller, Tuesday. -.
Mrs. Chas. Filby received word of the
critical illness of her mother and of
her subsequent death, at her home in
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-07-19
BY EDGAR lLIFF.

/ was looking intently at the house
where Ralph Waldo Emerson lived SO
long, and l heard the whispering OF
the tall pine trees in his yard. / was
letting the atmosphere of old Concord
soak into me, and dreaming Of Con-
cord bridge where the early revolu-
tionary fight took place. was think
ing of that shot which was heard
round the world" and whose echo
still stirs Russia and all the peoples
of despotic government today, and
animates the hearts of all true Ameri-
cans. / was dreaming of Thoreau and
Walden Pond; of the brave little wom-
an. Louisa NJ Alcott, who wrote
Little Men" and Little Women; of
Hawthorne and his House of the
Seven Cables" and his beautiful
stories, THE Gentle Boy The Town
Pump" "The Scarlet Letter" and
"The Great Stone Face" walked
with the master spirits of this peace
full town. nesting among the eternal
hills; the men and women who be-
lieved in plain living and high think
ing" How have the mighty departed!
Women Take Notes.
Two women came down the Boston
and Concord road, chattering and each
holding note book and pencil They
belonged to that modern class of club
women who always, like old Capt. Cut
tie, make note of 1t" when out on
Intellectual tour.
81 beg pardon" said one of them to
me, as leaned upon Emerson's white
gate, but is this the home of Thomas
Carlyle?"
mo, Ma'am," l replied ut is the
home of Emerson"
"Oh, yes, that's what we were to
visit Let's see, he wrote THE
Brook" didn't he, that goes on for
ever, something like that? We must
put that down Mrs. Stebbins. You
know the club will ask us all about
it. And so this is where Emerson
lives. | wonder if he is at homer"
Emerson Not at Home.
Il hardly think So ! ventured
You see he has been dead for long
time, and you should visit his grave
beside Hawthorne's, over there in
Sleepy Hollow"
Don't forget that. Mrs. Stebbins
They said we should report on Haw-
thorne, too. He wrote lovely novels.
read his latest book, When Knight
hood was-'"
Madam" ! said, pardon me, but
Emerson didn't write The Brook nor
Hawthorne the novel you began to
mention Emerson was the best mind
America has yet produced and Haw-
thorne the father of American mag
NATIVE literature"
She Loved Poetry.
The other woman, who so far had
not spoken, softly said:
"Of all American poets l love Rubi
got the best
"Oh, yes l replied, you mean
Omar Khayyam."
Yes, that's it."
II see that he died last spring"
said. with wicked untruthfulness
Did you ever meet him."
mo; did you?'
yes; met him at Roycroft Inn in
East Aurora, N. Y, last winter, when
he was the guest of Ebert Hubbard"
why, how delightful! Let's make
notes of that, sure. And you really