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Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
RECEPTION RENDERED
 TO REV. VERNON w. COOKE
New Pastor of Congregational Church Weieomed-FareweII Reception to Rev. Walter Dudley cavert.

The reception to Rev Vernon ", Cooke, the new pastor, was held Bri- day evening in the Church House of the Congregational church at o. clock. It was also a farewell recep- ton to Rev. Walter Dudley CaYert, di- rector of religious work. who leaves soon for Stamford, N. r., where he will take up a new field of religious work. The church house was hand somely decorated with potted palms, blue and yellow iris. birches and many kinds of flowers. Mrs. D. E. Taylor and Mrs. A. I. Bill were in charge of the decorations. Hickey's orchestra furnished music. Those in the receiv- ing line were Rev. Vernon ". Cooke, Miss Watts, R: Q. Branch, Miss Lau- ra Young Jay 1f. Shepard, Rev. W. D. Cayert, Mrs. Everest. Miss Marjorie Knight, George E. Hinmap and Elmer Ellsworth. Between two and three hundred people shook hands with the new pastor and wished him success in his work, assuring him of their hearty support. Mir, Cayert received many wishes for success in his work, all regretting his departure, yet wish ing him much success.
 Mrs. George Hinman was in charge Mems Brotherhood acted as ushers at the reception. Mrs. Jay M, Shepard was in charge of the refreshments, the Misses Marion Jones. Hazel Dim- mick, Doris French, Marjorie Harvey and Eleanor Hillhouse acting as usil- CTS. Miss Colgrove and Miss Eliza beth Branch were In charge of the serving. Miss Ethel Rieedprf was tu charge of the cake table. Mrs, Herr bert ChappelI and Mrs, Henry Burr served punch. Young ladies Of the So- daiitas served ice cream ana cake.
 During the evening a felegram from W. S. Beard of New York formerly pastor of the church, was read by Jay M. Shepard. The message was
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
OBITUARY.
Eugene Maofariane.

Eugene Macfarlane, 55, died Thurs day at his home, No.-7 1-2 Walnut street, Hartford, after a short illness. He was born in Wilmington and lived there until he was young man when he came to Willimantic. He had lived in Hartford for thirty years, being employed in the Hartford Rubber Works plant for the last twelve years. He leaves his mother in Wilmington; two children, Mrs. Mary Quinn, and Myron Macfarlane, both of Hartford, and two grandchildren. His wife died ten years ago. He was member of Hartford lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Hartford Rubber Works, Mu- tual Benefit Association. c. B. Mac farlane, cousin, lives in this city and another cousin, c. Maefarlane, lives in Wilmington.
 Lena Lewis.
 Lena, the two and one-half year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Alexander Lewis of 19 Jackson place, died Fri day morning from pneumonia.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
STRIKES AND LOCKOUT
 ON IN NEW HAVEN
Union Carpenters Demand 55 cents an
 Hour-4o0 Out.

New Haven, Conn, June s-The number of union carpenters on strike here for the 55 cents an hour rate was given at 400 today. Yesterday the demand for this rate was made by 1900. Independent contractors are said to have agreed to the new figure but the Master Builders Association did net reply. The strike of bod ear- riers and laborers may end fomorroR. Two hundred and fifty employees of the New Haven Carriage company who asked for a 50 hour week instead of 54 without change in pay claim to have been locked out today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
MASONIC CHARM
Presented Gen. E. s. Boss at Thread
 company's Office Friday.

At the office of the American Thread company in, this city Friday morning, General E. s. Boss was presented a handsome gold Masonic charm by T. F. Howie in behalf of the superintend- ; ents, overseers and others of the com pany. The charm is 8 replica of the ordinary Masonic charm but more one side is engraved the Knights Tenn plar symbol. On the other side are the symbols of the Shriners and Trin- ity chapter. This side of the charm has several diamonds set in plati-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
[. c. 3. A. observes Fifteenth Anni-

E St. Helena's Branch, No 704, Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association, ob- lserved it's fifteenth anniversary Thurs Hotel Hooker Rev. T. F, Bannon, schaplain, was the guest of the even ing. Following the dinner, remarks were made by Father Ramon, several of the officers and others, The com mfttee in charge of arrangements. was :: Miss Sarah Clancy, chairman; Mrs,
 John Meehan, Mrs. James AspinwaIl
 Mrs. w. A. Costello Miss Bridget Mor- iarty and Miss Agnes c. Hickey.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
Rain spoiIed Maine Fistineii.

General E. S. Boss, John J, Hickey and p. 4. Winter have returned from three weeks stay in camp at Sebec Lake, Maine. Rainy weather inter fered with their pleasure somewhat, the first two weeks. Most of the time was spent in fishing for Iandlocked salmon, forty of them being caught which weighed from 2 1-2 to four pounds. General Boss caught the largest, it weighing four pounds and two ounces. The trip was made by
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
Gun cIul, seoures oroungs.

The Wil1imantic Gun club has hired a piece of land which is located just off the South Windham road near ,Dugway Hill not far from the trolley line, which is to be used as grounds for trap shooting. A small club house will be built at once and already the necessary traps and appliances for clay pigeon shooting have been order ed. The first shoot will be held soon and later iEs the season a state meet ing for trap shooters will be held.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
VII. I'M. .ANTIC
WAGES INCREASED
Five Per Gent. Raise for Windhan
 Silk company's EmpIeyes.

The employees of the Wtndham Silk Manufacturing company in this city received a i've per cent. increase in wages Friday. A seven and one-half per cent. increase was granted them on Feb. 1 and with the increase yes- terday makes total increase of 12 Ia per cent. since the beginning of the year. In all within the past two years the wages of the help of the Windham Silk company have been in- creased twenty-five per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

lay the cause to oveF-heated grain. Two car loads of grain were stored in the building Friday and were pack ed closely and this no doubt was the cause for it seemed that the fire start ed below and worked upwards.
 There was considerable damage done to the building and large por- tion of the grain was destroyed. The floor of the hall was burned to a large extent and piano as well as instruments belonging to the Plain field band were damaged by water.
 Fire at Vars Homestead.
 A small blaze occurred at the Vars homestead at about 9:30 o'clock Thursday evening, An oil lamp ex- ploded in a room in the house and fire resulted. The fire was exiting uished by members of the household. The report that reached here stated that the farm house and barn were afre and a large number of young men gathere downtown to go to fight the fire. A truck was sent for and automobiles were freely found but be- fore the truck left a telephone mes- sage reported that the fire was under control and there was no need of any assistance then.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
PLATNFIELD
Early Morning Fire Friday - May Have Been Due to Over Heated Grain.

Grain.
 A fire occurred in the block where the grain of A. c. TilIinghast is stor- ed at about 5: 45 o'clock Friday morn ing. The fire was discovered by peo- pie who were going to work in the Lawton mills and the fire was reported ot the boiler room of the mill and an engine which was switching in the yards nearby and the fire signals were sounded. Immediately crowd of about 100 men responded and start ed to fight the fire. It was difficult to tell whether the fire was raging in the lower floor of the block which was filled with grain or in the second story. The upper floor is known as Riding's hall and many pictures and documents of lodges which hold meet ings there were in this hall, Two streams were turned on to the fire and in a short while the men had the fire under control. The cause of the fire could not be determined but most men
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
SECTION
 ChinchiIIa Coats

White Chinchilla Coats for shore or mountain vacation, full flare, velvet trimmed or plain, belted and pockets, S7.50 and 5000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
YANTIc
Work on Roads Goes on steadlIy--
 Personal Mention.

1lr. Mullen of Leominster. Mass, wnas here Thursday.
 Road Inspector F. l.. Olcott has had his rFnen very active this week un- loading truclxloads of sand near Me- used when the tar is spread on the EnacadRm road here. He has unload ed carload of solvay calcium chlo- ride and placed the barrel of 1t along fho Franklin and Lebanon dirt or
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

4eA4 OA kh0 Won0eEIW results vita Qutieura Soap and Ointment 50 cent Ior sample and then bought shs Soap and Ointment' and after using three boxes of oinemanb and two cakes of Soap Ras nealed 9igneD Vincent Tnterrante, 2a4 AaDany s., Cambridge, Mas, July 2l, IS. Sample Each Free by Mall With s2-p. sidn Book on request. Ad- oress postcard "Cuticura. Dept. T, BoS- ton." Sold throughout the world,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
NIII1OnoS

Silk Kimonos in an unusually pretty collection of cool summer patterns. S3.S9 to $8.50.
 Crepe Kimonos, attractive Japanese designs of vine and floral patterns. $1 O0 to S3.5O
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
Fire at Vars Homestead.

Rev. Father John p. Chadwick of New York, who was chaplain of the battleship Maine when that batt1eship was blown up in Havana harbor, has been elevated to the rank of monsig- nor.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
Palm Beach Suits

Palm Beach and Silver Bloom Suits for Rummer wear. plain or striped col lar and cuffs, beited and patch pockets, s12.hO.
 Auto Coats Automobile or Sport Coats in blue, gray and black silver bloom, Palm Bea6h and awning striped cloths, made wide and roomy 5000.
 Tub Skirts White Tub Skirts. made in good linena. wide belt and pocket-special 9sc.@
 Awning Stripe Skirts, made in the new styles. belted with pockets, s1.5O and up to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
Middy Blouses

One of the coolest and surnnaery looking garments is Middy or Shock Middy Blouse. We have a good line of these summer garments in plain or fancy striped collar, soc, Sl.00, SIPS and $1.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
Gives Successful Dance.

A very successful dance was given by the Young Peoples Entertainment Club in Washburn hall Friday even ing. Hickey's orchestra furnished the music. A large number attended and all had most enjoyable time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

'fHeartiest greetings to the new min isteP and his people. Read Ephtstans 3, 14 to 21." The message was greeted with cheers and loud applause.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
Hinh School studenta panea-

The students of Windham High School held a dance in the school gymnasium Friday evening. There was good attendance. Harry Read and Arthur Squires were in charge of the affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
Tub Skirts
OUR NOTION SALE IS IN PROGRESS

PPas yourself for vacation time
 cus for the hore Plenty good Faee Cream Taeu Powder Face Powder Ansepcs at much reduced prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
COUCH HAMMOcKs
MUNSING WEAR

MUNSING WEAR he Summer Comfort Underwear For Women and Children rhs satisfaction be had wearing Munsins undestood after the actual test of made
 
 
  heeunited states who Sunni lqw nec nee tight $1,69 " W ~ ~ ne sIeeves5 soc ocand5e silk Vests, plain embroidered, $20o silk 6Ioomes, $15o pair
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10

came to a head. They ttched end I would scratch myself ia the night and then they Yould deyelop into sore erupttors. My scalp also itched very much end every night before I went to bed I would comb my hair and the dandrun and my hair came out in handfttls,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
SCALP TERRIBLE. WITH DANDRUFF
Face Full of PimpIes. Itched and Developed Into Sore Eruptions.
 Hair Came Out in Handfhls.
HEALED BY CUTICURA SOAP AND OINTMENT

My scalp was terrible with dandruR and my face, was full of pimples The ptmples were small and hard and they festered and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-10
Your Porch Into a Secluded,

a esn add more homo to the house if t is pro
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-10-13
c. V. GROSS RECEIPTS s4,e12,s57s7
Company Has Good Surplus After Pay
ing Years Expenses.

st. Adams, Oct. 1.-THE seventeen
tn annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Central Vermont Railway com
pany was held at the headquarters of
the company in this city this morning.
The seventeenth annual report of the
company shows that Tor the fiscal year
ending June 30. the roads gross re-
ceipts were $4,612, 357.S7, and the OPP
Grating expenses, $3,444,71S.S2, leaving
a balance of 81, 1893. Deducting
taxes $192,9S39O; net debt from rent
ais, etc, $22,S4O.35, and hire of equip
ment, debt balance, $S5,71O2O, leaves
balance of $S66O9455. Adding in
terest on securities held by company.
$43, 720.03, and subtracting fixed
charges $734, 6O6.6s. leaves a surplus
revenue of $175.2O790. The surplus
revenue of the year before was $15,417-
SO and the year before that showed
a deficit of $3.50. 25775. The operat-
ing expenses were reduced to 74.6S
per cent, as compared with 1888 per
cent the year before, and $3.50 per
cent. the year before that. Improve
ments to property in the year have
amounted to $249.006.S9
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-10-13
IrTCE5s

TO the la ayers OF the Bennington
Graded school District:
A Rate Bill has been placed In my
hands for COLLECTION as follows:
So cents on the dollar on the Grand
List of 1916.
| hereby demand payment OF said
taxes, ana notify YOU that | will at
tend at the Bennington County Saw
ings Bank from o'clock q. m. until
4 o'clock p. m.
There will be a discount of per
cent on above tax II paid within 80
days.
c. Fl. Dewey, Treasurer.
Bennington, VT, July Is, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-25
Produce Market

New York, February 24-Butter strong; receipts, 7S73; creamery extras. (92 score), 351ac; creamery (higher scoring), 36 @36Kc: f1rsts, 32@35c. Eggs firm; receipts, 12,244; fresh gathered extras, 25Q25hc; extra firsts, 24hc; firsts, 2S1s @24c; seconds, 22@23c. Cheese steady; receipts, 994; state whole milk flats held. colored specials, 1S@ 1SAc; state whole milk colored aver age fancy. 177k @17% c; state whole milk white, 17M Q17%c; flats. current make specials, 17@17Ac; state whole milk, average run, 16%. Dressed poultry easier; prices unchanged. Live poultry, no market; settled. Some sales reported as follows: Chickens, 15 F @16Ac; fowls, 16Hc.
 Chicago, February 24.-Butter un- changed. Eggs higher: receipts, 3626 cases; firsts, 21Ac; ordinary flrsts, 20A @20hc; at mark, cases included, l9@ 21hc. Potatoes: Receipts 27 cars; un- changed Poultry: Alive unchanged
 St. Louis, February 24-Poultry un- changed except chickens. 135c; springs. 167ac. Butter unchanged. Eggs, 19hc.
 Kansas City, February 24.-Butter. eggs and poultry unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-25
WEAK UNDERTONE
 ON COTTON MARKET
Selling Induced by UnfavOr- able Comment on Relations
 With Foreign Nations

New Orleans, February 24-After a steady and higher opening today, the cot ton market broke sharply and with a weak undertone during the greater part of the session, finally landed S2 to SS points down from the highest and g to 2S points under yesterdays last quota tions. Selling was induced almost wholly by unfavorable comment regarding the relations between the United States and foreign countries. The market was steady on the close, but registered net loss of 20 to 24 points.
 Around the opening prices were'7 to 10 points up on good cables and the small number of March notices. This was first notice day for March, the incoming spot month, and large tenders had been ex- pected. Notices were estimated at only about 4oOO bales and good buying sprang up on the call. Before the session was very old all sorts of alarming reports in international Complications were circu- lated, support was withdrawn and selling increased. At noon the market stood just above yesterdays close. In the early afternoon the tone was weak and selling was coming from all quarters and it was not until near the close that any steadi- ness was shown. Then the buying of early short sellers who wanted to real ize checked the downward movement and brought about a slight reaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-25
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, February 24-Liverpool was rather better than due this morning and our market opened a few points over last nights closing prices, under the n- fluences of moderate buying orders from the foreign market. This buying was of decidedly less volume than was the case yesterday, and on appearance of further selling orders from the south the mar ket went off rather easily. Much was said in the mornings press of the crit ical condition of the international situa- ton and the reports brought in many selling orders from Wall street, where the security market was easier.
 As was expected the March tenders were small and March was freely bought ny the local merchants who are desrous of carrying the New York stock at the difference this demand, together with a slow absorption of contracts by the do- mestic trade was of insufficient volume to absorb the selling orders which came from the south so that the market made new low prices on the movement in the early afternoon. More favorable rumors in reference to the international situation led to a small rally before the close, which. however, was not far from the low of the day. Sentiment is quite pessinnistic again tonight, fearing fur ther liquidation from the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-25
STOCK MARKET
 FEVERISH AND WEAK
All Classes of Stocks Af- fected by Germany's Pro-
 posed Submarine Policy

New York, February 24.-The one aba sorbing and overshadowing feature of to- days feverishly weak market was the foar of a rupture between the executive and legislative branches of the federal government, resulting from Germany S proposed extension of it's submarine pol icy. All other considerations and de- velopments, some of them highly favoro- able, were ignored in the widespread ap- prehension arising from this tense situa- tion.
 Unsettlement was manifested at the very outset and became more pronounced with the progress of the session. Liqui- dation, largely from out-of-town sources, was a primary factor and the short in terest abetted the declining movement by extending it's commitments in those specia1ties that have proved most sus- ceptible to pressure in the past.
 All classes If stocks were effected in greater or less degree, but the shrinkage was more severe in the munitions and oil groups, although high class issues re- corded declines of l to ? points. Some slight improvement was shown in the Ailiel hOuls WuoH iuOIS encouraging du- vices from Washington caused the shorts to cover their contracts in part.
 Further cause for unsettlement was furnished by the very heavy offerings of Arslo- French war bonds, sales of this vssrstcular issue completely dominating that branch of the securities market The minimum quotation of 94 registered by this representative issue marked a decline of $ from it's best prices of the early part of the year, though a frac- . tion above it's minimum figure in the lat ter part of 1915.
 For want of a more definite reason today's extensive selling of this war is- sue was attributed to the action of the DuPont Powder company directors, who yesterday declared an extra dividend of 2214 per cent, payable largely in these bonds
 Factors of favorable import included Union Pacific's net increase of $795, ,0O0 for January, indications of an amicable set clement of existing differences between the coal miners and operators and the ir eroved exhibits of the leading financial isc1es of the allies.
 Bonds as a whole reflected the heavy tone of the international issue Total sales, par value, were $4,O75,0OO.
 United States registered 4s advanced F per cent and coupon As A per cent on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-25
NEW LOW GROUND
 FOR COTTON PRICES
Increased Nervousness Over International Politics and Stock Rulings Cause
 Restricted Demand

New York, February 24.-There was a renewal of more of less general sell ing in the cotton market today and prices made new low ground for the moment with May contracts breaking to 11.s6, or 25 points under last nights closing figures. and closing at 11.40. The general list closed steady but last prices showed net decline of from IS to 24 points for the day.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of l to points. Relatively steady Liverpool cables and reports that the March notices issued here amounted to less than 5000 bales seemed to en- courage the reactionary sentiment which had developed around the ring here yesterday afternoon. Active months right after the call with March con- tracts touching 1142c, May 11.e5c and July 11.S6c or about 20 to A points above the low figures of yesterday morning. Increased nervousness over international politics and the unsettled ruling of the stock market seemed to restrict the demand, however, while it was reported that eastern belt spot houses were selling hedges here, and prices soon eased off under liquida- tion by recent buyers for turn and a renewal of bear pressure.
 Trading was not general or active, but offerings increased during the mid dle of the afternoon on rumors that interior points were offering spots at declines, and the market broke very sharply in the absence of any aggres- sive support.
 The close was steadied by covering but showed only moderate rallies, with sentiment still more or less unsettled in the late trading. Sentiment seemed divided around the ring as to whether the chief factor on the decline had been uneasiness over international affairs, prompted by the unsettled ruling of the stock market or the talk of easier spot offerings in the interior. Weakness in New Orleans was accompanied by con- siderable New Orleans selling here dur ing the afternoon and local spot brokers were selling of new crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-25
PANIC PREVAILED
 IN THE WHEAT PIT
RumOr That German Am bassadOr Would Be Hand ed Passports Smashed
 Down Prices

Chicago, February 24-Rumors that Ambassador Bernstorff was about to be handed his passports smashed down the price of wheat today 714c bushel. In the collapse, which was from an early ad- vance, the May option fell from s1.244 to SLY. The close was excited, 5@5Ac under yesterdays finish with May at s1 1.171a and July at $1.145s. Other leading staples, too, all showed a decided set back-corn 114@1ssc to 15sc; oats, 2c, and provisions 1214@25c
 Conditions that bordered on panic ruled in the wheat pit just before the end of the session. Hurried holders were tum- bling over each other in rush to stop huge losses, which with unusual sudden ness has resulted almost entirely from unverified reports that drastic action was imminent on the part of President Wilson in regard to German plans for at tacks by submarines Break in prices had not begun to assume sensational proportion until the final hour of trad ing, but after that, and especially in the last 15 minutes, the downward plunge of the market was almost in a vertical line. There was no concentrated buying OF the extraordinary descent of TAG
 The buying for Europe. however, turned out as on yesterday to be chiefly of Man itoba wheat, and in the main for deferred shipment This fact put a majority of traders into a bearish frame of mind, and was to some extent responsible for the momentum of the market on the en- suing big tumble.
 Coarse grains were depressed by severe break in wheat The developments for corn were otherwise bullish-receipts falI- ing off and export sales amounting to 250,OOO bushels. Oats had no independent action, and was influenced wholly by the change in wheat and corn.
 Provisions finished weak in sympathy with grain. Dealers who were the best buyers early today and on yesterday turned conspicuously to the selling side.