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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Improvement AT THE LAUNDRY

The Mineral Point Laundry and Dry
Cleaning Company are still making i'm
provements to their model plant on
Fountain street. A new elevator and
new washing machine have been added
during the week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Poison Found in Meal,

Stevens Point, Aug. 9.-An attempt
to poison stock on the John Wa1doch
farm in Hull has been discovered.
Paris Green was found mixed with
cornmeal spread about the barnyard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
EX-COv. McGOvERN
Will Speak in Municipal Theatre
Friday Evening, August II.

Francis E. McGove1n, candidate for
the Republican nomination for governor
of Wisconsin, will speak at the Munich
pal Theatre, Friday evening, August II.
Mr. McGovern is exceptionally we'll
posted and delivers speech worth
while
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Embezzlement Is Charged.

Stevens Point, Aug. 9.-Charged
with embezzlipg $6S collected as
agent for the rent of house here,
W. Sellers has been bound over to the
circuit court under $500 bonds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
HUGHES SPEAKS
TO CH|CACOANS
Nominee Talks in Place NOTni-
nation Was Made.
SENATOR SHERMAN PRESIDES

Meeting-All Speakers Predict Re-
publican Victory-Nominee Says He
Did Not Seek Position of Presiden.
tial Candidate.
Chicago, Aug. 9.-Charles Evans
Hughes, who was expected at
o'clock surprised the crowd that pack.
ed the Coliseum Tuesday night by ap.
pearlng a minute ahead of time He
responded to the roar Of cheering with
smiles and bows. He wore a blue cut
away and his white vest made a fit
ting foundation for his genial be-
Whiskered face.
After the demonstration had lasted
three minutes, Mayor Thompson
pounded with his gavel, and when the
throng Quieted he announced that the
Rev. j. p Brushingham would deliver
the invocation.
DR.. Brushingham prayed for a
sweeping victory and national safe
ty," and asked the Lords blessing on
the holy evangelism of good citizen
ship.
Mayor Thompson introduced Sena-
tor Lawrence Y. Sherman as chairman
of the meeting and the band played
"Illinois."
Sherman Talks Of Pledges.
"In these historic walls last June
the Republican party nominated a
II
Senator Sherman. Gle will be elected
on the specific pledges of a platform,
which, when translated into laws of
the republic, it will be learned the
pledges Of this party are made to be
kept.
Charles Evans Hughes understands
that respect among foreign powers
must be substituted for suspicion, and
that we must resume our rightful
place among the family of nations.
"He understands prosperity must be
built on something more substantial
than war orders"
Demonstration for Hughes.
The demonstration that followed Mr..
Hughes Introduction was silenced
after two minutes.
F'AIy heart thrills to this greeting"
said Mr. Hughes. To-day you gave me
the best Of Chicago's blessings, fine
lake breeze | have enjoyed every min
ute Of this beautiful day.
81 did not seek the nomination.
did not desire it. ] was satisfied with
my circumstances. But when that tall
came it meant but one thing. the sum-
mons to an obvious obligation, and as
was 100 per cent Judge on the
bench, | became 100 per cent a candi-
! date.
.Tf the Republican party will 90
forward in preserving the prosperity
of the United States in the crisis that
! confronts it, it will forever have the
gratitude Of the country, as it had
/ fifty years ago when it saved the
union.
Test for Democracy Here.
eve are now coming to the time
Of test for democracy. 1t is easy fOr
democracy to be lavish in its favOrs
| without regard for the future. The
| hard thing for democracy to do is to
be far-sighted 1t is easy to fill YOU
Iawbooks full Of beautiful language,
| it is another thing to put them into
| action"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Burke-Ma ahegan.

Married at the church of the Epi-
phony, Chicago, Wednesday morning,
July 26, Mr. Eugene NJ. Burke, former
ly of Mineral Point, and Miss Martha
Makegan of Milwaukee. The bride was
attended by her sister Miss Irene
Mahegan; Mr. Laurence Burke, brother
Of the groom, acted as best man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Aug. s, 1916-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postoffice:
j. J. Doyle, J. JOY.
Richard Manning, Ross S. Marsden.
Peter Tuffey, Mr. & Mrs Jesse Smith
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD, Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Mrs. John Hermann of Fort Scott
Kansas,

passed from this life Tuesday afternoon
August s, 1916, after short illness al
the home of her granddaughter Mrs W
E. White, in this city; aged rs years
l month, II days. The remains will be
taken to Fort Scott, Kansas, Thursday
noon. Mrs Hermann has been the
guest of Mr. and Mrs w. E. White
since May. The sympathy of many
friends is extended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Train Kills Twelve Cows,

GAINESVILLE, Aug. 9.-Twelve COWS,
valued at $1,100 from a herd of twen-
ty-four, were killed by an engine when
the animals, owned by Herbert Smith,
wandered onto the railroad right of
way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
OWNER OF MODEL FARM DEAD
Albert Peck Never Recovered from In.
iures Received from Employees.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Albert Peck, one
of the largest sheep raisers in the
United States, owner of $4,000 acres
of land in Missouri and number Of
valuable farms in Illinois, died at his
farm in Geneva, H. He was found
dead in a barn, where he had fallen
while inspecting the place.
year ago he had an alteration
with several hands on his Geneva
farm and was severely beaten. His
skull was fractured and he was in
iured internally. He never fully recov-
cred from these injuries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Marry in Minnesota.

New Richmond, Aug. 9.-Howard J.
Glover of this city and Miss Mabel
Johnson Of St Paul were married at
the First Christian church in st. Paul.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
WILLIS AND cox WINNERS
Early Returns in Ohio Indicate That
STRAIGHT States Have Carried.

Columbus, O., Aug. 9.-Early returns
from the Ohio primary election indi-
Gated that both the Republican and
Democratic state states headed BY
Governor Frank B. Willis and ex-Gov-
ernor Frank B. Willis and Ex-Governor
James NJ. Cox respectively, had car.
ried practically without break.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
IMPROVING THE WORLD THEATRE

Richard Siebert is enlarging and
greatly improving the World theatre,
in the United States Hotel building
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Daily ThouQht.

The acknowledgment Of our weak.
ness is the first step toward repairing
our loss.-Thomas a Kempis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10

Read the want advs. on page 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
PERsoNALs

Oscar Eccleston. Of AIocAup. was a recent visitor at his home Ii Hall- vile.
 NIT. and Mrs. Louis De Grenier Of Norwich were recent visitors with Central Village relatives.
 Miss Jennie Hermes, who IS at PIainfield cottage, Lords Point was a visitor in Norwich during the week
 Mrs. D. $. Underwood, who has been in town for the past seven weeks, has returned to Wakefield. R. l., for two weeks, and will then go to Charlestown Beach forsthe summer.
 D. M. Cox, first trick telegrapher for the New Haven road at the Groton tower left Friday for his home in In 7ianna. to spend a month, s svacation. During his absence& his place is being filled by Thomas eFftzfgerald.
 Douglas H. Waters of Westerly, formerly of Poquetanuclx, left Sunday for the Massachusetts Homeopathic hospital, Boston. where he is being treated. NIr Waters is a motornaan for the Norwich and Westerly Trac- IitIon company.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
OBITUARY.
Thomas M. Fitzmauriee.

Thomas w. Fitzmaurice passed away at his home, Il Johnson street. Wa terbury, Thursday afternoon after a few weeks illness with 8, conplica ton of diseases. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later. Friends are requested to omit flowers.
 Thomas ". FitZmaufice was born in. New London, Aug. g, 1880. He spent his boyhood in New London and went to Waterbury in 1885. For few years. who conducted a shoe store on South Main street, Waterbury,
 In 1890, MT. Fitzmaurice formed a partnership with the late John Ryan and opened a shoe store in the Latin rop building on Bank street. The bus mess of the firm grew so rapidly that larger quarters were needed and they moved across the street into the O,Connor building. This building was destroyed by the great fire Of 1902, and when it was rebuilt, MT. Ryan withdrew from the partnership and MT. Fitzmaurice assumed full control of the business.
 From this time on, MT. Fitzmaurice was prominently identified with the business interests of Waterbury. He was an active and energetic member of the Chamber of Commerce and in terested in all that pertained to the business life and progress of the city.
 ,Fraternally, MT. Fitmaurice was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the B. P. o. E. He was one of the charter members of Cor-olton council, K of C., but later transferred his membership to Sheridan council of which he was a member at the time of his death.
 A lover of all sorts of sports, MT. Fitmaurice was an expert billiardist and bowler and also enjoyed every kind of out-door sports. He spent his summers with his family at his cot I tage on Ocean Beach, New London l where he was known as one of the most expert swimmers along the New England coast.
 Surviving MT. Fitmaurice are his widow, three daughters, Miss Loretta Fitmaurice, a teacher in the Russel school. Miss Alma, who was account l ant for her father, and Miss Marga- ret There are also two brothers, Rev I John Fitmaurice, rector of St. Mary's church in Norwich, and Maj. Walter Fitmaurice of New London.
 Capt. D. w. flakes. I Capt. Dwight w. flakes, aged 8 1 years, a veteran of the Civil war, die I about midnight at his home in Col chester Thursday. He went to live il I Colchester from this city about 8
 years ago. He served in the commis sary department, 18th Conn Vols, wa.
 taken prisoner by the confereTates a Winchester and was confined for ];
 long period in Libby prison. E1e leave
 wife and daughter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
ORGANIZATION OF COMMON COUNCIL
Mayor Allyn L. Brown Administers oah to New Members of Council Aubrey W. Jarvis Continued as superntend- ent of cemeteries- Howard [. Stanton Relected Fire chisf-Am 4. Browning Chosen Corporation coun- sel

the various questions which may come before us in conducting the govern ment of the city. hope that by ad- herring strictly to the oath which we have each taken we may be able to give to the taxpayers of the city the greatest value possible for the money expended. Wgad1e it is for the city meeting to make the appropriations, and thus to limit the amounts which are 10 be spent by the council, 1t is of ots committees or the council keep within these appropriations which are made and sec to 1t that the money which is entrusted to them is spent with the least possible waste.
 I sincerely trust that we may all CO., operate to this end throughout our ad- mfnistration.
 Alderman Allen then presented the following resolution in regard to the council rules: That the rules of order that governed the court of common council last year be amended as fol- lows: by adding after the words "re- ported upon," in section 19, the words mot later than" so that the section as amended shall read: "All matters re- ferred to a committee at regular or special meeting shall be reported upon not later than at b1e next regular meeting, unless in the vote, resolution or order making the reference a differ ent time is designated; but the time may for a sufficient cause be extended
 by the court of common council;'' anC
 by adding a section to come after sec. ton 20, as follows: "AlI reports by any
 committee to the court of common council shall be submitted in writing and that said rules of order, as sC amended, be adopted as the rules ana
 regulations governing this court O common council.
 l The resolution was seconded b, Councilman Babcock and was adopted
 A resolution was the nintroduced b, | Alderman Bailey in regard to tn power of Borrowing money for the cit, kexpenses. This resolution was to tn effect that the mayor and tresurear b
 authorized to issue notes or certdfi
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

The new court of common council organized at q special meeting called by Mayor Allyn l.. Brown on Friday evening in the council chamber, when business connected with Organization transacted
 The council was called to order al S.35 o'clock by Mayor Brown with all members present. Upon motion of Al- derman Casper K. Bailey the reading waived and they were accepted.
 The oath of office was then admin istered to the new members of the council by Mayor Brown, aldermen first and councilmen last. The new members are Aldermen Guy B Dol beare and William F. Allen and Coun- cilmen Frank T.. Arnold. Edward Crooks. John H. Vaughn and Joseph C..
 Mayor Rrcwn's Address.
 After administering the oath of of- flee to the new members, Mayor Brown made his oreritg address to the coun- ciI.
 While it seems to be the custom for the mayor to address the court of com mon council at it's first meeting of the year, my remarks at this time will be brief indeed, for do not feel suffi- ciently conversant with the affairs and conditions of the city government to u1SCuSS lH6Ln pIOlldcD1y Wlll you dl this time, said the mayor. Under the provision of the charter, however, hope as occasion may arise during my administration to bring to you such recommendation as seem to me wor- | thy of your consideration.
 believe it is fitting, however, fol me to remind you and myself at this time of the oath which each of us hae taken upon assuming the duties of the offices to which we have been respec- I lively elected by the voters of the city l We have sworn that we will, each O. us, faithfully discharge the duties O our office according to our best skill l and judgment" It seems to me of dhs utmost importance that we bear thii in mind at all times in passing upo1
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
TWO WILD GEESE
 HAVE STEAMED AWAY.
supt. John Duff Anxious to Get Tidines
 of Their Whereabouts.

Word has been received from Super intendent Duff of Mohegan park that two of the wild geese which were pur- chased from MT. Iillibridge about six years ago have either strayed away or have been stolen. Superintendent Duff will be grateful to anyone who can give hi many information concerning the geese.
 The deer family at the park is grow ing and only last week three aiddi- tfons were made. The ducks are in a f1ourishing condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
MAcHINlsTs' UNION HELD
 SUCCESSFUL NOVELTY DANCE
Moonlight Dance Proved Feature of
 the Evenins's Program.

A very pretty and successful novelty dance was given by the recently or ganized Machinists Union No 744, in Olympic hall. Friday evening, with about 75 couples attending. Dancing was enjoyed until F o'clock, the mu- sic being furnished by Heinrich's five piece orchestra.
 During interrnission the novelty af- fair took place and several received fayors Refreshments were served and the committee in charge comprised the following: John Carnage, W. F. Henderson, Joseph Kurcher, Frank Nichols Arthur Brooks and James Farrell John tfamage sold tickets and Edwin Colt collected at the door.
 All the latest dances were on the well arranged dance program, includ- ing the fox trot, one-step and others. A feature dance of the event was the moonlight effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
DORA SCHWARTZ 10
 DELIVER vALEpIcToRY
Honor Roll Is Announced at Norwich
 Free Academy.

It was announced Friday by Prin- cfpal Henry A Tirrel1 of the Academy that the honor of valedictorian was tied between Miss Dora M. Schwartz and Miss Kittie M. Sloan and at the suggestion of Principal Tirrell Miss Schwartz will deliver the vaIedictory address and Miss Sloan the salutory.
 The following were selected to read class essays: Miss Bachelor, Miss Hubert, Miss Mary Lord, Miss Kittie M. Sloan, and two boys, Peterson and Stoddard.
 The honor roll of the class com prises Harry Brogan, William Shea, Miss Ruth Rogue, Miss Mary Canty, Miss Josephine Brown, Miss Elizabeth Ellis, Miss Nellie English, Miss Lu- cille Howard Miss Adeline Kearney, Miss Myrtle McCord, Miss Anna Null cahy, Miss Geraldine Oat, Miss Leot- ta Oat, Miss Annie Peabody, Miss Dora Schwartz and Miss Kittie Sloan,
 Miss Schwartz is classical course student and Miss Sloan is taking the general course.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
FUNE RAl-.
EranIe JeVVett.

Funeral services were held for Frank Jewett at his late home, No. 143 fNGc- Kinley avenue, Thursday evening. with Rev. Edward S. Worcester, pastor of the Broadway Congregation church. Officiating. Friday morning Undertal1- CTS Church and Allen sent the body away on the ss8 o'clock train to Hartford where the funeral took place from the Nofthaxn Memorial chapel and b0rial lftp0k place in the Cedar Hill cemefexvs Relatives accompanied thu body
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
REBEKAHs ARE PLANNING
 FOR sap ANNIVERSARY
State President and State Vice Presi-
 dent Will Attend Exercises.

At meeting of Hope Rebekah lodga, No. 21, I. O. o. F., held in Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday evening two candidates were initiated.
 At their next meeting, which will take place June g, the Rebelzahs will observe their S2d anniversary with a ron call. The state president and the state vice president of the order will be present. On Sunday night the lodge members will attend the memorial ser vice which will be held in the Central Baptist church.
 It is expected that at the next meet
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
wiII Motor to eridaepor..

MT. and Mrs L. N. Cranda1 of Broad street will motor to Bridgeport Sun day, where Mfr. CrandalI will attend the state board of governors meeting of the Moose, when plans will be dis cussed for the state field day celebra- ton which will take place in Bridge port on June IT. Mfr. Crandall will en- ter his car in the parade on the field day and is arranging for decorations.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
Murphy & McGarry
 POT Main Street ..,S

building Friday afternoon the sum of $50 was voted towards defraying ex- penses for the Preparedness parade which the city amusement committee is arranging for the Fourth of July.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
We advertise szasuz
 ns it is
Better Clothes
 and Better Service!

At this store the man and boy. will get all the style, the finest tailoring and the choicest fab rics the best makers know how to put into garments. 1
 Now just a word about prices:
 Suits have been advertised along the old price line of SIP, SIS, IS, $2O. etc. ever since clothing has been worn there's never anything new about a price ''But''- ''-yo1'H look long before you'll find elsewhere so much good value as we offer you at any stated I-a ~ ---= S-7% 4eS- --..sRs !
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
DIR. SEAMAN. Specialized
on Diseases Of the BLOOD AND STOMACH.

F BLOOD AND STOMACH.
 Rheumatism (including Neuritis), Skin Troubles, Bloody Sputum, Run down Conditions, Premature Aging Hardening of the Arteries. Culture treatment only, for Blood diseases. Simple and reliable prevention of Ty- phoid, Rabies and Locxjaw.
 Hours: 10-11 a. m.; 2-4 and 7-8 ?. m. No outside visits. after 8 p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

Voted $50 Towards Preparedness Pa
 rade.
 At a meeting of the executive com mittee of the Norwich Board of Trade held in their rooms in the Thayer
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

A HEALTHFuK THIRST QUEMCHEsR
 HOFm30rHss Acid Ph0nnbnte
 A teaspoonful In glass of water is re1reshing and invig ting. Bury al
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

Writing to Norwich friends of the ef. feet of a cold spring on the crops oi oranges, etc, Mrs. Fannie Robinson Sfbley, of Rialto. Cal, states that they had only 1.59O boxes of fruit, instead of the customary 5000 in a season.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

Summer visitors to Block Island are missing many interesting sights be- cause the season is not earlier. Some of the nations biggest warships are making Block Island sound the loca- ticn of their manoeuvres this month. s
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

The task of excavating sufficient ground for a four track route from Groton to Midway is nearing conn pletion. Two gangs of Iaborers with steam shoyels on both ends are daily busily engaged
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

Morton F. Plant has loaned the town of Groton the sum of $25, 900, without interest, to pay the towns share of the new state road to Eastern Point and Poquonnoe
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

Opening today, Broadway Candy Shop, in Central building. formerly H. D. Rallion store. Specials for opening: Soc boxes 49c; 60c boxes 39c High grade chocolates. Souvenir given with each 1oc purchase or over. Grover 6 Caron.-atIv.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

The ball game between the Armour
 forces and the Telephone company employees is to take place at R1eEqegan park this (Saturday) afternoon in stead of Sunday afternoon as stated.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

Friday morning at 8 o'clock. if1 St, Patrick's church, Rev. J. H. Broderick sang a months mind mass for Mrs. Jeremiah Moran. At 9. Father Cuny sang an anniversary mass for Charles J.. Mckay.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

Steamer Aragon has finished dis charging a cargo of yellow pine lun1- Der at the Central Vermont wharf in New London Her cargo will be ship ped to Danielson to be used on a large factory job.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

Opening today, Broadway Candy Shop in Central building, formerly H
 p. Rallion's store. Specials for open. ing, soc boxes 49c; soc boxes Sec High grade chocolates. Souvenir givel & Caron-adY. T
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

Dancing teachers from Connecticut are in New York. attending the con- yention of the National Dancing Mas ters' association being held at the Martinique.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

The state board of education has de- cided to hold a brief normal school session at the Connecticut Agricultur- al college at Storrs this summer, rath- CT than a longer session at the Dan- bury Normal school The session at Storrs will commence August 15 and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

The foundation Of the east pier of the new Thames river bridge on the Grotons side. is practically finished
 Frames for the uprights above the wrought work were being put up yes- terday. Dirt is still being dumped into the cove. which is not ryet filled
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

The commencement exercises. the 25th annual, from Sunday. June II. te Thursday. June 18th. has been arrang- ed for Williams Memorial institute eW London, the young ladies schoo
 founded by Mrs. Lillian Williams. oj Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

The Hfilner property on North Main street. Moosup, comprising the two large and handsome residences form erly occupied by the late Edwin and John MiIner, has been sold this week to Fred Tourcot of CenterviIle. R. Ten acres of good land go with the houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

The submarine L-4. which stranded Wednesday night on the south side of the inlet to Great Salt Pond, Block Is land was hoated the next day on a rising tide. with the assistance of a naval tender. and was believed to have escaped serious damage.