davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
COMPLICATED COLUMBIA CASES.
Troubles of the Liker Family Require
 Time and Discussion in Settling.


 It took two justices of the peace, two grand jurors and a Willimantic lawyer to settle the domestic troubles of the Liker family in Columbia Mon day morning. May 12 Israel Liker was arrested by Constable Frink charged with assault on his daughter-in- law on May 10. The writ was made out on the complaint by Grand Juror Mar shall. The case was booked to be tried before Justice of the Peace Raymond l.. Clark Monday, May 15, but was postponed until Monday morning of this week. Shortly after the arrest of Israel Liker, Grand Juror D. A. Lyman made out papers for the arrest of Is- rael Lil1er, Dora Liker and her hus- band, Louis Liker, on the charge of bread. of the peace, the offense being committed, it was charged, the day the elder Liker assaulted his daughter in law. The cases were assigned for Monday morning before Justice of the Peace Porter of Hebron. Both justices it was after 10 o'clock when Israel Liker appeared. He was immediately taken in charge by Grand Juror Lyman and party to be tried before Justice Porter. Attorney P. J. Danahey, counsel for Mrs. Liker, and Grand Juror Marshall ordered Constable Frink to bring Israel LilSer before Justice Clark. The argument was that the case charged against him by his daughter-in-law should be settled first, as Lil1er was arrested and his case assigned before the Liker family had been arrested on warrant made out by Grand Juror Lyman.
 The constable did not comply with
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
Liquor Gets Three Into Trouble.

Frank Gus, Martin Cural and Donat RueIle were before the police court, charged with intoxication. Gus and his wife have boarded with Teresa Pjuntek on Chapman street and when tle came home intoxicated he was told by Pjuntek that he could go elsewhere He became ugly and started smashing things. He pleaded guilty and was fined $1. and costs for breach of the peace and $1 and costs for intoxica- tion, amounting to $10.80.
 Curai was arrested for causing a dis turbance in a saloon in the lower vi1- lage Monday night. He was ordered out by the bartender and came back and kicked the door off the hinges. He lpleaded guilty and was fined $1 and costs, amounting to $S.60.
 Ruelle was found drunk on Walnut street about 11.30 Monday evening. He said that he came here from New Bedford, Mass, and had a job in the Qufdnick- Windham mill. He admitted his guilt and judgment was suspended
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
EWETT CITY
Large Attendance at Funeral of Eli zabeth Davis-Ashland MiIis Will Lay Out a Playground.

The funeral services for Elizabeth Davis were held at the Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon at ? o'clock. of flowers sent by sympathetic friends and arranged by Miss Ida Foster and Mrs, E. M. Swift. Rev. J. A. Spidell read from the Scriptures and spoke comforting words to the mourning family. A quartet, Mrs. O. H. Prior, Miss Doris Myott, B. R. Gardner and G. H. Prior, sang I Think When I Read That Sweet Story of Old. Mrs. Prior sang Safe in the Arms of Je- sus The burial was in the family lot in Pachaug cemetery. The bear CTS were Richmond Gardner, Royal Babcock, Tyler Gilbert and Francis Brown. The flowers were from the family, the Baptist Sunday school, the in the Baptist Sunday school, the Mary Scranton Sunday school class, the first grade at the Riverside gram mar school, the Whatsoever Circle of The Kings Daughters. Miss Irene Stewart, Miss Christine Marshall, Jenkins children, MT and. Mrs. A. M. Brown MT, and Mrs. Harry T. Will cox, MT. and Mrs. c. D. Babcock, Mrs. R. R. Church, Mrs. A. D. Trfpp, Mrs. E. M. Swift. MIS- J. U. ECcleSt0n, Mrs. A. c. Ladd, Mrs. Lydia Barber Miss Angie Gardner, MT. and Mrs, Frank Towne, Mrs. H. o. Pardey Mintz Bross Mir and Mrs. w. A. Gordon and family, Delpha Alpha class. Mrs. D. L. Phillips class, The odore Sterry. Mrs. Grace Allen, Mrs Martha Palmer, L. B. Morgan, Dr and Mrs. S. Fl. Holmes, P. F. Brfscol and family, MIr. and Mrs. IF. c. Whit | ing, Edward TTalsh's children, Mrs 1 Bonnev, Dearniey children.
 l The friends from out of town were Mir. and Mrs Wm. Gordon, Howart Gordon, Allan Gordon, Mir. and Mrs Frank Towne, Mrs. Gilbert Palmer Mrs. Augustus Sterry, Luctus Morgan l Miss Carrie Adams. Mrs. Adams O Norwich. Mrs. Edith Palmer of Pres, l ton, Mr and Mrs. Nelson 5arxis ans
 Mrs Osborne Allen of Providence.
 Personals and Notes.
 Miss Selma RiolIx concludes hel
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

the order and Justice Porter he'd court in the center of the room while the part of the room. Israel Lilner pleaded not guilty and after hearing the evil dence he was found not guilty ana dis- charged.
 Attorney Danahey appeared as coun- sel for Louis and Dora Liker and en- was overra1led Justice Porter fined them s5 and costs and renitted the costs.
 The case of Israel Lilxer, charged with assault on his daughter In flaw, win be tried in few days before Jus- tice Clark.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
as bookkeeper at Finn Bros.

services as bookkeeper at Finn Bros.' store on Saturday.
 George Moeller went to Hartford on Tuesday to serve as grand juror.
 Mrs. A. c. Ladd and A. D. Tripp at tended the funeral of Mrs. B. H. Pal= mer in Norwich on Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. R. DI. Brown enter tained on Sunday MT. and Mrs. Her bert Black and Miss Clara Butler of Providence, MT. and Mrs. O. P. Wat ties of Cranston, Miss Lucy O'Conner and Ernest Brown of Hartford.
 Mrs. Fannie Caswell and daughter Carol of Plainfleld were guests Sun day at Mrs. J. T. Stewards.
 Pachaug Grange serve chicken pie supper Friday night-adv.
 Surprised Mrs. A. J. Tinker. Mrs. A. J. Tinker received May basket on her birthday Monday night. Her daughters planned the surprise and invited Rev. E. M. Anthony, Mrs. Annie Soule and Mrs. Harry Hopper daughter and granddaughter of Nor wich were also in town. She received a large number of gifts.
 George and Esther Frink received the ordinance of baptism at the Bap- tist church on Sunday.
 Will Lay Out Playground.
 Ashland Cotton Co. are planning a delightful playground for the benefit of the children of their employees. The vacant lot at the corner of Hill and Ashland streets is to Ee used for that purpose. Swings and seesaws. slide, enclosed sandpiles, and a small baseball ground are planned.
 There will be a small pavilion on which will be seats for the use of the mothers and their babies. The com pany are not expecting to do thIse on large scale, but will make play ground which will be sure to please the children.
 Twenty-f five new families are ex- pected to come into town very soon to enter the employ of the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
FUMERALs.
Mrs. Josephine Lenowsky.

The funeral of Josephine Lenowslky was held from the home of Louis Lux in Mansfield City Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Leonard Smith of the Mansfield Center Baptist churIh off, ciated. Arrangements were in charge of Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard.
 Mrs. Marcia c. Lincoln.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Marcia C.. Lincoln were held at the home of Irv- ing Goodell in Mansfield Center Tues day, afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. E. P. Aver of Mansfield Center Congrega- tional church officiating. Burial was in the new cemetery, arrangements be- ing in charge of Funeral Director Jay M Shepard
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
ALLEoEs sa.sss.4g uNPMp.
Hartford Man Seeks to Realize on
 Prcnisscry Notes.

Legal papers garnisheeing the inter est of Bertha Young in the estate of the late Charles A Young were served by Constable Thomas J. Killourey Tuesday on Miss Young and the execu- tors and custodians of the estate, e. A. Capen and B. P. Chesbro, ST. The complainant is John E. Anderson of Hartford, who alleges that on five dif- ferent occasions Miss Young gave him promissory notes for money which in all totals s2,356.49, which has not been paid back to the plaintiff The attach- ment is for $5,500. and damages for $3,000 are asked.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

At the Shore.
 Mrs. Simon Holmes is spending two weeks vacation at Pleasure Beach. James Lucier is in Pawtucket to spend a month with relatives. Charles W. Charon has entered ibe employ of the Baltic Mills company. l.. Dietch, who has been in New York for a week on business. returned Tuesday.
 c. Wilfred LaCr6ix is spending a few days with Putnam friends. Lawrence Authier and Fred 'Lusch are in Hartford.
 Alfred Turcotte is working in the Shetucket worsted mill.
 Rumored New Industry. It Is rumored that Baltic is soon to have a new industry and that out of town parties are the ones interested.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
skYLER H.EARINe ropAY.
Driver of Car Which Caused 8. A
 RoeEmelPs Death in Nervous State.

Harry SkyIer, driver of the titfey wrecked Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of Samuel A. Rockwell, will be given a hearing in the police court this morning. Sky1er is in a very nervous condition as the result of the accident. The jitney business is at 9 standstiIl in this city since the acci- dent.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
Elsets ofaoers at Meeting Held Tues-
 day.

At a. rehearsal of the vtndharn High school chorus held Tuesday an election of officers for the ensuing year took place. Miss Anna D11ryea, John Har- vey and John Sullivan were appointed a nominating committee. The commit tee reported the following: President, Ha<ry B. Reade, 1T; secretary and treasurer, Francis Stanley, IS; libra rian, Julia Guild, '19. The chorus de- cfded to give a dance in June, and Virginia Baker and Harry Reade were appointed Q committee to make ar- engagements for the affafr. The Girls Glee club will also have their yearly dance some time during June.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

ed an unfortunate impression among other nth Aneriean counties. sc- eqraing i5 Raymond auysrs an Amer
 n sN.4'ue ergfnecf 1 Lima. Who
 EIA n New York The FF1 bans
 that the reason 9lPeE Tor the failure of 6he 4Eclkdoo party tc ap- caft lfeIf hoenf la1if fv cf buDe s e uat
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
Lead in Movie Romance.

Miss Cecelia Morin and Louis Hickey have been selected as leading lady and leading man for the picture production A Romance of Willimantic
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

well founded, since there aiwavs ar1 a few cases Of the dis4e a Gar e but among the native rornIe Itcr. whites. Some Ameficnus refTf1 from Rsra said lho nattas had es4 49erated greatly and Chat Et farF McAdoo acted rf1uerlr tcreg nrc Secrateff Fffk1r6 ana NannE ro M
 a1ta eanai
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
MemorfaI Exerrises at Cofumbia.

Memorial exercises will be held at Columbia Saturday. There will be services at the church at o'clock with special music by the Foster band. an address by Rev. T. N. Owen, and singing by the children. There will also he ball game between the Co., lumbia team and a nine from South Windhann,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
May Basket and Purge for Coach.

The members of the senior play, Mice and Men, pleasantly surprised Miss Marion Lincoln of tt1e Windham High school faculty at the home of Miss Lucy Buck of 150 North street Monday evening. Miss Lincoln was presented a handsome May basket and a purse of $10 in recognition of her efforts in coaching the recent play.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
HIeH scHooL cAoRus

tho national convention the convention closed with a song.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
COUNTY W. C. n. U. CONVENTION
 HELD AT CHURCH HOUSE.
Address on Vital Topic by Or. VaIeriu
 Parl<ar-o Officers Elected.

The soth annual convention of the TYin.dham County Women'z Christian Ienpsranca union was held Tuesday aE the Coneregational church house in this city, In spite of disagreable weather sthere were forty members and 4Ax visitors present at the opening ser vices. The exercises began with a. devotional service led by Mrs. Pegrum, after which the convention was called 70 order by the president. Mrs. Fuller. Inc minutes of the last convention and minutes of the county conference were Brown. The following committees were Then apppinted. Courtesies, Mrs. Scrip ture. Mrs. Brown; credentials. Mrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

The failure of Secretary of the. Treasury AfcAdoo and his party on the cruiser Tennessee to accept the hospitality of the Peruvian govern
 ment after it had been Officially stated by the United States minister, Benton McAIilIin. that they would vis- fended the people oe Peru and. creak-.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
BALTIC
Tennis Club May Play Exhibition came-Rumor of New Industry for the Village.

came-Rumor of New Industry for the Village.
 Small boys residing on the Flats nave the habit of hurling stones after pass ing automobiles and trolley cars.
 The Baltic F. T. Tennis club expects to play an exhibition game some time this month. A former member of the considered fast player, will be pres-
 Temperance Society Meets.
 At a. meeting of St. Teresa's Tenn perance society held in their rooms on Monday evening there was the regular transaction of business, followed by vocal and instrumental solos by Alaoina Harell, Loretta Dowd, Margaret Miley, Margaret IiIlie and Alice Ravenelle There were reeitations by some of the members. Sandwiches, ice cream, cake, candy, fruit and coffee were served.
 Harry Gaucher was in Worcester on business Monday.
 Joseph Michaud Is working for Fred Goyette.
 After Recruits.
 C. rd. LaRose of the U. $. navy re cruiting station in New London was in town Tuesday afternoon and ex- p1ained to a number of young men ule advantages offered those who enlist in the navy. MT. LaRose is recruiting in different. towns in the New London district.
 John F. Brown of Moosup visited Baltic friends Tuesday.
 Clayton Rood was in New LondoI Tuesday.
 Arthur c. williams of spr4nghelt was a local caller Tuesday.
 Miss Imelda Catcher spent Mondaa with Willimantic friends.
 Alex Dupont was in Plainfleld oI business Monday.
 Advertising agents for Barnum q Baileyss circus were in town ndondaS
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

In Paotingfu, China, in 1900 the Boxers killed fifteen American mis- sionaries and destroyed as the sup posed the foreign" religion. In Pa otingfu today on East Street." a re- zion crowded all day long, is a sign which reads Gospel Hall, Preaching
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

and determination to know what is ai the bottom of the Christians faith.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
THE CONTRAST.

In 1900 It was the Boxers Who Were ArOusing Interest in china-New It is the Bible.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
At the Shore.

distributing literature for the show in Norwich next month.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Miss Selma Rioux doncIndea her
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06
Ne,WzsYorlk.

NEW YORK, May s.-seldom has
tho stock market been put to such a
test Of its stability as It experienced
yesterday, and seldom has Il emery.
edIwith greater credit. Some Of the
features OF the German note, on which
the financial world had been waiting
with increasing concern, were known
toSWall street before the market OPEN
ed, and anxiety was evident in all
quarters.
Initial transactions showed losses
OF Q to- 3 points In many! important
stocks, while issues OF more mer.
ctirial character showed greater re.
yessions, Bethlehem Steel declining
19Gpoints.
Fora brief time the list seemed to
be without support, except ora ten.
tatiyej character. but before the expira.
ton OF the first hour prices began to
rebound sharply.
The recovery was largely, II not
wholly, the result OF a calmer view OF
the message from Berlin, particular.
lylthei terms Of the instructions to sub.
marine commanders. Opinion in Wall
street was almost equally divided
otherwise, but sentiment was heart.
ened by an indeflnable impression that
an immediate break had been ayerted.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06
Grain and Produce,
CHICAGO M,

CHICAGO, May s.-changes in optn::
Ion as TO the responsiveness OF the
German note governed almost entire.
~ the fluctuations in the wheat mar.
ket here. After moderate declines.
which took place before the full text
was known. the market scored slight
net gains. bu; then again sagged.
Ihere was a weak close with MAY
Sl.12a and July, s1.13&. and with the
market as whole ranging from the
same as yesterdays finish to X c down.
Corn closed unchanged to a shade low.
er, oats unchanged to hGlssc up, and
provisions varying from 71a@10c de-
cline To a rise OF 2hc.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06

stuctional features, is considered best
for racing purposes and American au.
tomobile engineers believe future sen.
sational changes in American.made
cares will be based on what the war
has done to improve aviation motors.
The first chance that the American
engineers have had to benfit by these
improvements will be the opportunity
to see. study and watch Christians car
at the indianapolis race.
Christians has fought in the trench.
es, but later was in the aviation corps
and has won many medals for BRAY.
cry.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06
Oil and Gas.

The late compilations in the West
Virginia fields consist Of a variety Of
wells In which good producers have
no part. On Rowells Run, Lee dis.
trict, Calhoun county, Godfrey L. Cab.
OF secured a Berea grit gasser at his
second test on the L. s. Sickle farm.
The well has a capacity Of about i, 0o0,.
900 cubic feet a day. The location Is.
one.fourth OF mile northwest OF the
first test.
In Union district, Peasants county,
P. B. Mcclure completed No. 6 on tho
Davis Freshwater farm and scored
a duster in the second Cow Run sand.
On Indian Creek. Elk district, Ka.
nawha county, the Ohio Fuel Oil com.
pany Is drilling No. 15 on the lease
No. Q on the w. q. Morris farm and
No. Z on the ". II. and Mary Morris
farm On Laurel Fork Of Horse Creek,
Duval district, Lincoln county. the
Wayland OIL and Gas company has
started to drill second test on the
A. G. Pauley farm.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06
Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, May s.-As far as
actual trading was concerned yester.
days local stock market was about
the dnllest for weeks. Throughout
the session the Fourth avenue trading
fraternity appeared to be more inter.
ested In following OF gyrations of spec.
ulatiye values on Wall street, than
making any deals of their own.
AS q result the total transactions
aggregated only a little over 1000
shares, and Of this number about half
were absorbed by being fairly divil.
ed among "a issues dealt in, while the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06

INDIANAPOLIS May s.-Josef
Ghristiens has sailed from London
with an Englishmade Sunbeam car to
compete lin the sixth international
sweepstakes race OF 300 miles at In
jdianapolis, May 80. No end Off tape
had 10 be discarded in order to get the
British military authorities to permit
this driver and car to come to the
Christians has been in the military
service OF the entent allies ever since
the war started. He is Belgian and
drove TO sixth place here two years
ilgo.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06

Mrs. Frank Woodman and Mrs. w.
F. R. Byrne, Of Charleston, have ar.
rived in Washington to be present
at the biennial council Danes, and
are guests at the Shoreham. where the
council Is to be held. Mrs. Wood.
ham and Mrs. Byrne were among the
guests yesterday at the large recep.
ton given by Miss Wood, sister OF
former Representative Ira Wood. Of
New Jersey. and treasurer OF the Club
OF Colonial Danes. The reception was
given at the Congressional club, the
officers Of the national association and
the officers Of the Congressional club
forming the receiving line.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06

Congressman Adam Littlcpage to.
day introduced a bill in the House pro.
viding for a pension Of $50 a month
for James e, Ratliffe, OF Charleston.
Congressman Littlepage has also TAX
en- up with the Postoffice department
the matter Of securing improvements
in the rural delivery service for Sis.
sonyille, Kanawha county. There have
been frequent requests from the fami.
lies who, are served on that route for
a change in schedule that will give
them better mail service. and, In re.
Spouse to these. Mr.. Littlepage Is urg.
ing immediate action by the depart.
ment to that end.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06
paid high tribute to Mr.. Lees service
eliminating in this celebration of the
golden jubilee. i

Conferences on the army bill have
agreed to the House provisions for the
liberalization and Reorganization Of
the national guard. 1t is estimated
that these provisions ultimately will
give the country a reserve Of 1000
partly trained men.
No agreement has vet been reached
on the volunteer army. Thus far the
conferences are in deadlock over this
argument. Despite the insistence OF
the President that the House and Sen.
ate conferences should act together
without delay, the deadlock is appar.
entity unbroken. The FIVE Senate con.
ferees and Congressman Kahn. Re.
publican. are understood to be In favor
teer among proposals Congressman
Eay and Dent. teer army proposal.
Congressman Hay and Dent. Demo.
Gratis, the remaining House conferees.
have refused to yield and are insist.
ing day after day on the national guard
section Of the original Hay army bill.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06
Cou,rtNews
Deeds Filed.

The following deeds were yesterday
filed with County Clerk A. G. Martin
for recording:
:. Thomas Mark Hickman and wife to
7. wellington Arnett a parcel OF land
IN Winfield district; consideration
$500. r. :,
a. W. Snider and wife to T. yelling.
Ton Arnett, the oil and gas rights for
certain lands on the waters OF Dunkard
MN Run: consideration $500.
E. Oval Murray and wife to Benja.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06

Fourth class postmasters. who have
this week been sent their commits.
sions are: Winton T. Price. Roscoe:
Grover g. Garrett, Dusk: Samuel ii.
Sanger, Sanger. The office at Roscoe
has been re:established in Calhoun
county. with special service from
Rockdale. Clarence L. Perkins has
been sent his commission as postmas.
ter for the presidential office at Gas.
saway.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06

other half consisted In trading IN,
American Window Glass Machine com.
mon. Indeed, whatever activity dis.
played itself at distant intervals was
consumed by this issue. III
In the oil and gas division Of the
i've issues brought out In the trad
Ing, three advanced q small tract
each. while one declined for SINH.
lar amount; but Pure Oil common,
absorbing the greatest attention In
this group rose from 1917 to 1874.
and closed at that figure unchanged.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06
STATE SENATE

We are authorized 10 announce the
candidacy Of DR.. Chas. "a. Sinsel OF
Grafton, Taylor county, 4 for the Repub.
lican nomination for State Sonata for
the Eleventh Senatorial district, com.
prising the counties Of MononEalia.
Marion and Taylor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06
THOMAS W. FLEMING

I am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Congress in the First
Congressional district, subject to the
decision OF the primary election TO be
held June s. 1916. respectfully solicit
your support.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-06
GLASS PLANT SELECTS pLAN7

GLASS PLANT SELECTS PLANT.
PADEN CITY, w. Va. May s.-The
first step toward locating a large glass
plant here. which will afford employ.
ment TO 300 men. was taken a few days
ago. when a contract was signed by r.
Broadwater, w. ]. Mccoy and Charles
Schepbach of Sistersville. w. Va, and
David Fisher OF New Martinsville. A
site for the factory has already been
selected here and plans arc to be drawn
at once and contracts let for the con.
struction work. Glass tableware will
be the product.