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The Detroit times., 1916-05-25

The Canadian resorts are visited by people OF
refinement. Courtesy and hospitality are char
actertstic. The most successful people some of
the oldest families, 60 year after year. One
feels happily at home
Among the Highlands Of Ontario are many
lakes, hundreds OF clear. cold streams and
boundless woods. In fact part Of the district
u q government park, like the Yellowstone. The
attempt to keep the country's beauty unspoiled
The Detroit times., 1916-05-25
WOULD MAKE
LUMBER TRADE
MORE EFFICIENT

CHICAGO, May 23.-Making the
lumber industry eficient. educating
the manufacturers how to give their
customers the best service, educat.
ing the public how TO use lumber
economically, and adopting modern
merchandising methods to the in
dustry will be the chief divisions Of
the program for the national conven-
ton of the National Lumber Manu-
facturers' association to be held In
Chicago, May 81 and June 1.
Chief In all the subjects, however.
will be the campaign OF the national
association TO promote advertising
by It's constituent organizations, for
the good of the lumber industry as
a whole, and for the special advan-
tage of the various associations or
ganixed to handle the various spe-
cies Of lumber.
The advertising phase OF the mod
ern merchandising and efficient
salesmanship Of wood will be taken
up with examples OF what has been
done in the last few years b. the
associations which have male ar
yertlsing appropriations. and The
success of these efforts.
The work of several southern and
western associations which have
made handsome appropriations for
specific advertising of the'- own
brands will he reviewed, and this
movement is spreading D all the
,arieties Of Lumbar. with great quo
cess in promoting the proper aJs Of
lumber, as aga pst old ms 10, % 6f
hapha1ard use.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-25
IJJTORS' WAGES
RAISED $6,4OO;
SITES BOUGHT

In1rty.fOur advancements in
ashsrs' salaries were made, Tues
Nv night. BY the teachers and
Z hccIs committee Of the board OF
&o1noation in It's annual session for
49, consideration Of promotions.
ALTHOUGH the teachers salary fund
800 declared inadequate by DR..
Chsrles e. Chadsey In plea to the
soeinators. the boosts, Tuesday
0iuAt. totaled $1,000, while rs sal
s6fy Raises were made In the Mon
~ night session. none OF which
4 Nese Included in the salary budget
4 HE total Increase to teachers
omounts to 5000.
n accordance with the action of
~ board OF estimates the ONCE of
supervisor Of athletics, which pays
n SALARY Of $4,000, was abolished.
Darrell Davis. who held this posi-
t1oa. was made head OF the depart
s1henf Of mathematics in the North
western high school.
n The committee on real estate clos
~ options. Tuesday afternoon. on
40 new sites. Land at Logan and
SLane-sts. and Centralave. was
Sbpusht for $22.s0o. Land for the
enlargement OF the Bishop school.
erst Of the present site, was bought
Dbr $4,000.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-25
Mae Brown, Once With
"High Jinks," Gets
Decree Here
STAR AT WOOING,
SHE DECLARES
Another, Embarrassed
By Spouse's Absence.
Also Gets Divorce

A theatrical philanderer is sdora'
BILE on the stage. but no good as
husband. Mrs. Mae Brown, who ap-
peared in Detroit a few months ago
In High Jinks." declared in bring
ing 10 an end her welded ties TO
william Brown. Tuesday. In divorce
court. Brown had won Mrs. Brown
when they were both in Mutt and
JefY IN Panama" IN New York. but
he proved tickle and not long after
left with another flame, being an
adept at love making. according TO
Mrs. Brown.
Another actress, Mrs. Laura
Durge, who had been Mrs. Brown 8
roommate for 43 weeks in New
York while they were playing In
the same company. said that Brown
deserted his wife. Mrs. Brown has
been rooming at Mrs. Durge's home
here. She was given a decree by
Judge Law.
The familiar story OF the immi-
grant husband whose wife cannot
bring herself 10 travel from her ma
tive home to the new world. 10 the
new living conditions TO which the
husband has adapted himself, came
to light In Judge Gilday's court.
when Antonio Lavigna sought a di-
yorce from Grazia. Antonio Is I'M
able to speak English we'll. but hts
attorney, Louis Colombo, declared
that Grazia was more firmly welded
TO Italy than she was TO Antonio.
The couple have one son. Antonio.
Jr.. and parted in 1905. after living
together FIVE years. The decree
was given.
Judge Hosmer granted a decree
of divorce TO Phoebe J. from Phil
ander Bailey, on the ground OF
cruelty.
I'm embarrassed when people
ask where my wife is" Walter
Clark told Judge Law, when he
sought a divorce from Grace Clark.
Judge Law gave him decree. as
Clark declared that his wife had
left him with their young child. and
he had not been able TO get track
OF her.
Reatha Swedersky found letters
from other women in the effects OF
Earl W. Swedersky. travelling sales
man. who. she said. had caused her
much modification by not clothing
her suffaciently. A decree was
granted by Judge Sharpe.
Blanch Mclean welded d.
vorced man, John Mclean, who. she
said, brought his mother. sister and
the latters child into their home
and then turned his earnings over
to the sister. She was obliged to
work, she said, and Judge Sharpe
granted her decree.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-25
POOLROOM Man
WOULD REOPEN
George Bara Wants Injunc.
ton; Says Revocation Of
License Will Ruin Him

Mayor Marx Ia defendant IN q suit
for an Injunction arising from the
revocation Of q poolroom license at
No. 400 Clairpointe-ave., a place op-
Grated by George Bara, who says
that he has been deprived OF means
OF a livelihood without judicial &C
ton.
Bara's license was one OF those re-
voked q week ago in the cleanup
precipitated by the staying OF Pa
trolman Alexander by one OF band
Of youths who consorted in disor-
DERBY poolroom. Bara, however.
maintains that he has been hastily
shut up without any opportunity TO
defend himself Five poolroom pro
prietors appeared in the mayors Of
Ace, Friday morning. TO answer the
charges against them filed from
data furnished by the free lance
squad.
Attorney Sol Blumrosen nled the
petition for an injunction. Tuesday
afternoon. In II Bara alleges that
he was summoned TO the mayors OF.
fee on May Is. but told to return
the next day. The next morning a
clerk told him that the mayor would
not see him, and that his license
had been revoked, formal notice OF
which was received in a notice from
Capt Alvin 3. Hicks. on duty in
the mayors once. a few hours later
With an investment OF 5000 In rx-
lures. claimed by Bara. and a two
The Detroit times., 1916-05-25

and looks out upon the problems OF
the world from HIS motive-mental.
or active and brainy temperament
This combined temperament makes
him a man OF action, quick decision
and energy
His features are broad, and his
forehead is round and shows great
activity His eyes are smaller than
those OF many men In the political
ring. but they show keenness OF
vision and restlessness OF mind. His
chin and jaw are broad and square,
hence he Is determined. combative
and courageous. and anxious to act
rather than TO wait an unlimited
time.
His nose is broad. indicating de-
cided executive power His lips are
convex. or protruding. which shows
that he Is ready TO express his
views boldly and unreservedly. His
brow is largely perceptive one,
though the upper portion Is not re-
ceding. Thus the perceptive brain
gathers knowledge, facts and infor-
nation which the upper qualities OF
his forehead utilize 10 advantage.
Had he a retreating forehead he
would be interested only In facts
without using them in a reflective
way. But Roosevelt has what many
men do not possess-the power to
gather data as well as the quick I'M
Outstanding of situation.
His brain is remarkably broad in
the region above his ears, which
The Detroit times., 1916-05-25
BY JESSIE ALLEN FOWLER,
Famous Expert Phrsnoiooist o
New York.


New York.
One OF Theodore Roosevelt's IA.
nous notices for young men might
be appropriately quoted here, as 4,
shows the practical trend of his
mind-namely: FIT yourself for
the work God has for you to do In
this world, and lose no time about
it"
Courage. activity and virility are
some OF the strongest characters.
tics that are evident In Mr.. Roose.
velt's head.
Few men In our country have
ever had so much criticism hurled
at them over the different points OF
their character as Mr.. Roosevelt
Therefore one must take into &C,
count the many sides Of his char,
acter TO do justice to the man.
The psychological solution OF his
many-sided character Is easy to see
in the force OF his executive or
basilar brain. the activity OF his
perceptive. scientific and knowing
faculties. together with his strong
independent. assertive and conscien.
tious qualities to be found in the
crown of his head.
He carries a strong personality
The Detroit times., 1916-05-25

A notable gift to the University
California In the library OF abo
5000 volumes representing France
contribution 10 civilization. whit
formed part Of the French gover
ment exhibit at the Panama.Pacii
exposition.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-25

years lease ct Is . month. he de-
clares that he win be ruined BY
the action.
Bara asks the restraining order
to. prevent the police department
from interfering with him should
he reopen.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-25

The wedding will take place in
1ew York today Of Miss Alice Ger
f1eude Gordon. Of Washington. and
~ Cary T. Grayson. President vii.
2opn's naval aide and physician.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
EAST WOODSTOCK
Kansas Guests Leave-Methodist Ser
 vices Held Sunday Afternoon.

Mrs. Elsie Holt and daughter, May who have been spending the summer with relatives, left Wednesday for their home in Ellsworth, Kansas.
 Miss Marion May and Walter Smith of New London, spent the week end with ]. $. May and family
 Chas. E. Pike drove to Munson, Mass, last Friday, spending several days with relatives
 Term Opens Monday.
 School opens next Monday with Miss Moore of Canton, Mass, teacher.
 Services are being held Sundays, at p. m, in the Methodist church Rev. John Miller, pastor.
 Ethel Upham left Monday for Lei cester, Mass, where she will teach Latin and French in the High school. Mabel Richardson resumed her studies at the New Britain Norma school this week.
 Guests From Norwich.
 Harold and Donald Gndersleeve of Norwich called on relatives here Sun day. Harold enters Brown university and Donald Storrs college this fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
ONECO

Rev. Fred Sterling finishes his pas. torate with the Oneco M E. church Sunday, Sept. 10.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Richards has gone 10 make her home with her sister in East Weymouth, Mass.
 The opening of the schools in Ster- ling is postponed for an indefinite time
 Mrs. Doris E. Bates of New York has purchased the house that has been oc- cupied for a number of years by Mrs. Annie Bird and has moved there
 Curtis and Ethel Place are attending high school at Killingly.
 Miss Jennie Petit has returned to her home in Lonsdale after visiting her grandparents, Mir and Mrs. Josiah Case.
 Mir. and Mrs. S. William Burdick were in Putnam Surday.
 Harriet E. Kenyon visited her moth CT, Mrs. Nancy B. Hill, last Sunday.
 Mrs. Richard Marriott is ill
 George W. Potter is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Potter, on Gibson Hill
 Robert Cummings has purchased the house he lives in from George Ames of Greene, R. I.
 The Ladies' Aid society met We'd nesday with Mrs. D. s. Kenyon and tied a quilt.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

cottage, at Crystal lake, last Thurs day. The day was well spent in boat ing, bathing, canoeing, etc. The dinner hour was enjoyed by all
 MT. and Mrs. Cowan and Eleanor Cowan of Boston stayed ar the Hotel Labor day and Tuesday.
 Mrs. H. H. Converse and daughter Sybil, are visiting friends in Wales Stafford and Wilmington. Clifford Bowen took them to Wales Tuesday with his touring car.
 Schools in town begin Monday, Sep tember Il.
 MT. and Mrs. Royal Clemens of Will limantic were in town Sunday and Monday.
 Left for Worcester.
 Clifford Bowen conveyed l.. Stanley Kelley of Camp Eastford to New Ha- ven and back Saturday Mir. Kelly left Monday for Worcester. He made many friends while here who wish for his return next year.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Brown were in Union Sunday.
 Elisha Perry and Miss Kate ot South Woodstock were in town Mon- day.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dwight Lyon of North Windham and a friend from Worces ter were in this place Thursday.
 Eddie Sherwood of Hartford, who has been boarding at Mrs. Colburn' S left Saturday to return to his school in Hartford.
 Miss Hazel Bennett, who has been with her father in Hyde Park, Mass. for couple of months, has returned to William Warren's to help in the housework.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
ELNfvILLE
houSeworl

Mir. and Mrs. John F. Whaples and guests from East Hartford spent Sun day in Providence.
 B. C. Conklin, who has been enjoy ing two weeks vacation. motUred with his family to WeSIford Saturday.
 Mrs. Charles Myers and daughter Elsie were guests Thursday of Mrs. Arthur Milligan and daughter in Wau- regan.
 Mrs. Harriet Palmer and Miss Susie Palmer of Walthanl, Mass, called on friends here last week.
 Miss Emma WrlSnt of Attleboro, Mass. and Miss Maud Wrigh to Cleveland, O., are visiting Mrs. Clayton Wright
 Mrs. Frank Davis is spending a few days ln North Scituate, R. I.
 Miss Louise Miller of East Killingly and Miss Florence Hopkins were Put nam visitors Friday.
 Michael Conway was homo from Tarklin, R. L. for the holiday.
 Herbert Hopkins was at Oakland Beach Sunday.
 Mrs. James Kent spent Friday in Providence.
 Mrs. c. B. Wheatly of Providence visited Mrs. Addie E Call Sunday.
 George M. Lowry of Pon1fret Center called on local friends Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Clayton Wright and Mir. and Mrs. A. H Battey were in Worcester Monday to attend the fair
 Harold Conklin has returned from a few weeks visit in Westford.
 Mrs. Anna Cummings of Brooklyn is visiting Mrs. J. H. Milligan.
 Mir. and Mrs. Silas Rabbit of Dan- ielson were Sunday guests at C. D. Mowry's.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Elston and Mir and Mrs. John Hinchcliff of Providence have been guests of MT. and Mrs. J. E. Potter at the Hill Crest house.
 MT, and Mrs. Edwin Belshaw visit cd Providence and Revere Beach on Labor day.
 Miss Clara West is i'll at her home in Moosup.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
CHAPLIN
Teachers Appointed for Corning Year --J. Walker Lanphear and Family to Move to Storrs.

Rev. Nestor Light, a former preach CT at South Coventry, preached at ihe church Sunday.
 Teachers Appointed.
 The schools in town will open the fall term with the following teachers: Center school, Mss Mildred Stone of Hampton; South Chaplin, Miss Curtis of Ashford; Natchaug, Miss Ruth Snow.
 Prof Wesley Howard and Mrs. How ard have been visiting at George T.. Towards. Professor Howard was in structor in music at Westminster col lege, Pa, the past year. Professor Howard is to open rooms ln Hartford soon.
 School Opening Deferred. The opening of the schools in town has been deferred two weeks.
 Arthur Williams has been drawn to serve as juror at the superior coHrt al Putnam.
 Will Move to Storrs.
 J. Wilbur Lanphear is engaged n the poultry department at & OTIS col iege. Mir. Larphear's family is soo:I to move there
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
NO ICE:

Notice is hereby given that an ap- plIcatton ana resolutions were present. ed to the Court Of Common Council of the City Cf Norwich at its regular meeting he'd Tn the Council Chamber vidlng that inc following owners of property abu-ting on the respective streets hereinafter mentioned, in the City of Norwich. be, and the same are, hereby ordered to either build and con- struct, each along the front of his, her or it's respective property on such to the extent specified. granolithic sidewalk and also a Sranolit thtc curb, or curb, all according to directions and instructions to be furnished by the street Commissioner or the City of commenced pursuant hereto, and there after to be done in accordance with the sattsfaction Of the said Street Commis- sfoner, and to have said work com pIered oH or before Nov. 1sr, 1916, viz: two buildings on Shetucket street next south of Laurel Hill bridge and along fftf9 R9ffn 55oe Heny sSe @ Pek ana McNamara,- Sarah F: Moran, the Nor from the easterly line of McGrory property to the westerly line of the Buckingham Memorial rroperty; Timo- thy C. Murphy, Gertrude E. Browne, Mary L. Peek, tIeorgiara Gillian, Abbie E. Murphy. Hattie r. Fox. A: E., E: tH ana l.. l.. Mllle9, SLOIlI anu ASdS!tAS Company, from end of existing nag walk to north property line; Maria p: Robinson. Daniel Shea (along front of E. Tanning, Margaret 4. and William R. Perkins, all on Main street; Estate of P. J. O'Connor, along entire Main street front and around the corner into Thames street to north end of existing flag walk, James o. MaEoney (Mahoney block), James F. Fitzpatrick, Henry G: Peck and John McWilliams, David and Dennis D. Murphy and Chelsea Boat Clui5-alI on West Main street; and Ellen A. Harwood, along entire front on West Main street and around the corner into Washington street to. point at top Of the grade of Washington square.
 It was further. ordered that said ap- plica tion, resolutions and hearing upon the same be postponed to an adjourned meeting of said Court Of Common Council to be held at the Council Chamber in the City Hall building in said City on the 18th day of September. 1916. at o'clock iTI the evening, ana that notice thereof be given in the manner required by law to the persons and parties named in said resolutions and all others interested. to appear if they see cause and be heard in rela- tion thereto.
 The persons and parties named in the above resolutions and all others interested will take notice accordingly.
 ARTHUR G. CROWELL
 City Clerk and Clerk of the Court of
 Common Council of the City or Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
WESTMTN:SI i ER
Communion Sunday Tomorrow-First Annual Exhibit of Boys and Girls Club September IA at Parsonage.

The pastor of Westminster church, Rev. T, Edward Davies, was obliged to be away from his pulpit last Sunday, having been called to officiate at the funeral of a friend and former parish toner. Tn his absence Mrs. Davies had charge and in connection with the an nual collection for Foreign Missions spoke on China, giving a brief outline of it's history and recent events there of great interest. The offering will be held over to give those unprepared for it last Sunday an opportunity to join in this gift
 The Christian Endeavor service was well attended, the subject being "The Conservation of the Home" After this service some of the young people ad- journed to he parsonage to plan for A future service.
 Work and Rest" was the subject circles last Wednesday evening.
 The Ladies' Aid society met on Tuesday afternoon in their room at the parsonage for work and later en- toying their collation. in the dining room.
 The communion service, necessarily postponed by the pastors absence. on September 3rd. will be observed tomor- row morning.
 Mir. end Mrs Hymen and daughter, Natalie returned to New York.
 Mrs. Birdie Silverman has return ed to New York, after spending a few weeks at Rosedale.
 Mir. Worthington of Massachusetts is a guest of MT. and Mrs. Oscar Hub bard.
 Frank Koch mOtored from New Rochelle Sunday.
 Jack Hughson, a former resident at the Wedge farm, is spending his va vation at Rosedale.
 David Silverman and Gustave Schiff of New York, spent Labor day at Rosedale.
 Agricultural Clubs Exhibit.
 The first annual exhibit of the Westminster Boys and Girls Agri- cultural club is to be held at the par sonage Thursday, September 14th at o'clock. First and second prizes will be awarded in each department. The exhibit is public and is certain to prove Of interest to visitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

MT. and Mrs F. s. Swan are visit ing H. T. Wells this week.
 Mrs. John Lowe is visiting friends in Boston.
 Miss Ida Sanger is home for a few weeks.
 Albert Williams is putting in a new waterwheel. Sunday.
 MT. Bshody of Pomfret has moved to this town.
 The friends who were visiting Mr and Mrs. Berger have returned to New York.
 Charles Nelson has sold his place to New York purchasers.
 Jack Stoutenburg has returned frcm a visit to New York
 George Hamilton has been spending a few days at his home in New Hamp- shire
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
MERROW
Local People Attend Fairs-Houston's
 Exhibit at Norwich.

MT. and Mrs. George Morrow of Hartford are spending few days at their summer home here.
 Mrs. Ivan Wilcox has returned after spending several days at Charleston Bea ch, R. I.
 Miss Sarah Wilcox was in Stafford Sunday.
 Miss Ethel Usher of Hartford is vis- itlng her brother. Merritt Usher.
 Mrs Merit Usher has returned from Hartford.
 Bert c. Hallock was in Hartford one day last week.
 Miss Mae Dening spent a day in Hartford recently.
 Miss Ellen Kibbe of Ellington and Alice Webster of Stafford are visiting their grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Eu- gene -Dimock.
 Edward Williams and Dwight New comb spent Monday in New London. Mr and Mrs. Olin French attended the New England fair at Worcester, Mass, Tuesday.
 On Sunday Outing.
 Misses Ethel Usher, Mildred Filler.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-09
EAST KILLINGLY

Stephen Smith cf Putnam Heights spent Sunday with relatives here.
 Mrs. Alice Greenslitt recently enter tained Mrs. Frank French and son. Raymond. of Brookville, Mass.
 Miss Lucinda Smith attended the New England fair at Worcester Mon- day
 Nr. and Mrs. Frank Wood of Dan ielson visited relatives and friends here Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Irving Hill attended Old Home day at South killihgly Mon day.
 Several from here went to BalIou- vile Labor day to attend the Old Home day exercises.
 Miss Gladys M2sC Il is in Providence attending a business college.
 Miss Ellice Chase is employed at inc Connecticut mills in Danielson.
 Mrs. Cora Jarrett and son, Lester, of Providence, spent Labor day with Mrs. Lizzie White.
 Mr. and Mrs William Yare spent few days recently at Stafford Springs gusts of MT. Yares parents.
 Miss Clara Soule and q friend from Providence spent Labor day with Miss Soule's grandparents, Deacon and Mrs Elisha F. SCule.
 Clinton Cleveland and Miss Marion Wood of DanIelson called on friends here Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter Bedding of Lynn, Mass. spent inc week end and Labor day with A. I>- Sayles and fam fly.
 Ralph Smith visited his brother, Roy Smith, in Pascoag, R. l., Sunday. Leon Austin of Rockiand, spent the week end with Albert Gordon.
 Arthur E. Chase of Danielson called on Israel P. Chase and family Sunday
 Mir and Mrs. Andrew Potter and MT and Mrs. Walter Card were at Rocky Point Sunday.
 Joseph Dumas. Jr, of North Gros- venordalc, spent the week end with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph