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Connecticut western news., 1916-03-23
"She SAWS I am dull

'You should crack a few jokes oc' casionally. Ask her to marry you, oI something like that. ."-Carnegie Pup. pet.
Connecticut western news., 1916-03-23

Do they study the three R's in your sons college ?''
 "Yes, revelry, relaxation and rot '" Life,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04

etions were made as follows:
 First Vice President -J. D. Avery, North Stonington.
 Secretary-W. O. Rogers, Norwich.
 Treasurer = Charles A. Hagberg, Norwich.
 One ballot was cast Tor the nomi- nees and they were all elected.
 New Directors Appointed.
 Directors were then appointed as Colchester, Clayton Miller: East Lyme. Rev. c. F. Eidredge; Franklin, c. E. Davis, Yantic; Griswoltl, A. A. Young, Jewett City; Groton. E. I. Crouch; Lebanon, E. A. Hoxie, Yantic: Ledyard, B. T. Avery: Lisbon, James Graham; vile, W. M.e Cook; North :Stonington, J. D. Avery: New London, F: s. Hitchcock. North Town. J. A. Nc CaSthy; Norwich city, C. I. Smith; Old Lyme, Robert Thomas: Preston. E. P. Barnes; Salenl,- Griswold Nor Sprague, Allison B. Ladd, Jr.; Volun- town, E. B. Gallup; Waterford. c. D. Whitman.
 The following amendment to the bylaws was adopted:
 That article ', section l, fifth sen tence, read t"they may declare and fill vacancies in their own numoal, or any other office of the association, wlict are caused by resignation. death. fail- ure to elect, or otherwise;. the officers so elected to hold office until the next annual meeting of the association, or until their successors are duly elect ed and qualified" tEat article II. sec ton 2, read 'contributing members. All members who annually contribute s or more to the current expenses of the association shall be enrolled as con- tributing members" It was recom- mended that article 5, section l. after the third line, there should he added, they shall receive transportation ex- pe-ses to and from all committee meetings except when they meet with the full board of directors.
 The County Corn Show.
 At the county corn show held in con- nection with the annual meeting of the league there were 126 entries. The prizes were awarded as follows:
 Ten ear exhibits-White flint corn. first prize, $5, F. A. Barnes. Mystic; second prize, 8, F. P. Barnes, Preston; third prize, $1. C., A. Gray, Ledyard. Yellow flint corn, first prize. so. entry No. 55 (owner please notify farm bu- reau manager); second prize. 8, A. w. Lillibridge, Norwich Town: third prize, $1, c. M. Beebe, Montville. White dent corn, first prize, s5, T. T. Whip pie. Mystic; second prize, Thermos lunch kit, J. A. Thomas. Leonard Bridge; third prize s1. W. T. L. Reed. Preston. Yellow dent corn. first prize. s5. F. J. Schoonmaker, Noank: second. B. William Lee, Hanover. Sweet corn, first prize, g, Silas Whirple. Lef1ingwelI; second prize, s1. Sllas whipple, LefT1ngwell. Pop corn, first,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04

s2, James L. Hewitt, Norwich; secoEd. s1. William Lee, Hanover.
 Single ear exhibits-White flint corn, first prize, pruning shears. E. P. Barnes; ;econd. s1, F. A. Barnes. Yel- low flint corn, first. ss2, c. M Beebe; White dent corn, first, g. W. T. l.. Reed; second, $1. T. T. Wnipplc. Yel- low dent corn, g. F. J. Schoonrnaker. Smelling out contest-First prize, pig. A. A. Young. Jewett City. 35 1-2 pourds out of 40 pounds (not only record for Connecticut, but beats Rhode Islands record); second prize, quarter ton oe fertilizer. P. H. Bromley. 34 out of 40: third prize. 8. William Lee, Hanovc-. and J. B. Chapman, Norwich, tlee with 33.2 out of 10.
 - Corn as human food-Corn meal, four quarts, first. 8, A. AZ Young, Jewett City: second. jackl1nife. F. W. Browning. Colchester: third. s1, P. H. Bromley. F.. I. Johnny cake, first. car pet sweeper. Mrs. F.. B. Gallup, Volun- town; second. s2. Mrs. F. L. Barnes: third: s1. Mrs F. F. Harness Corn Norwich Town: second. s2. Miss Mabel Hagberg: third, s1. Mrs. E. L.. Barnes. Muffins, first, oil stove, Mrs. E. L.. Barnes: second, g, Nrs. +. P. Barnes: third, s1. Mrs r. w. Barber. Hulled corn. first. g, Mrs. T.. P. Barnes: sec
 
 of corn preparations, first. S, Miss Mabel Hagberg: second, bread mixer, Mrs. E. P. Barnes: third. s2, Mrs. r. W. Barber. Miss Maud E. Hayes was judge in this class.
 Small grains-Pecis of oats, first prize, s2. E. l. Barnes: second $1, F. P. Barnes. Peck of rye, first, $2, E. P. Barnes. Peck of wheat, first s2. F. ". Browning of Colchester. Rel flint. first, J. B. Chapman: second. E. Fitch Johnson: thir6, William Lee Speltz, first. F. W. Browning. Soy beans, J. D. Clifford. Salem Prof. Slate of Storrs was judge in the small grains class. In the corn shelling, .he judge was Prof. B. J. Southwick of Storrs college.
 Boys corn club classes fs58 flo he divided among winners)-Mauriee Ber- gess. Lebanon: c. Gardner. Salem: Howard Zabriskie, Preston; Ralph Gill lette. Old Lyme. and George Bruins, Old Lyme.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04
Election of Officers.

President Whitman requested that Vice President Avery take the chair, and he did so. President Whitman. who was member of the nominations committee, then nominated Charles F. Bushnell as president. Other nomina-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04
Wdse for ilu..yoted traoel. Merosre

A. w. Pye, Passenger Traffic Mana ger Clyde Mallory Lines, Pier 36 North River, New York-or call upon G. w. Adams, Depot Tx. Ast, Nor wieh.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04
Connecticut, Patents.

The list of patents issued to Con- necticut inventors, reported by Frank Fl. Allen follows: Frederick S. Banks, Norwalk, window screen; Edward C.. Bartlett, Middletown. wise; Edward C.. Bell, Unionville. strip of material for forming cartridge shells: Thomas G.
 Bennett, New Haven, method of and apparatus for detecting and locating crooks in gun barrels; William A. Gordon, Shelton, machine for forming strips for automobile tire treads; Hu- bert c. Hart, Unionville, making .po- lygonal nuts; Sidney c. Hills, Tor rtngton. gear-wheel; Hedbert L. John son, Bridgeport, typewriting machine; George A. Long, Hartford. chute
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04
coushed Fifteen Year.

Coughs that hang on and, gru.y worse in the night and weaken the sufferer are relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar oftener than by any other remedy. R. F. Hall. Mabe, Va. writes: For 1o years was afflicted with a troublesome bronchial cough and ir- rtation of the throat. Foley's Honey and Tar relieved me; after taking one bottle the cough ceased and has not returned" No medicine stands higher as a family remedy for colds for chil- dren and grown-ups. The Lee & Os- good Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04

structure for telephone pay stations; William J. Mcintyre, Hartford, caster; Wilson E. Porter, New Haven, eight day alarm clock; Sturgeon T. Shell lenberger, Bridgeport. nut lock; Geo. ". Troop, New Britain, snap-hook; Henry G. Voight. New Britain, door operating and locking device; Charles Wales, New Haven, calculating ma chine; James Watson, Hartford, horseshoe; Lawrence M. Wood, Fair field, automobile lamp; Clinton E.. Woods, Bridgeport, sound box for talking machines.
 The average amount of sickness in human life is estimated at ten days per annum.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04

In making his report Treasurer Smith said:
 one outside the pale of that most an cient vocation-hushandry to observe through the privilege of the treasurer's office the increasing interest, the in- creasing growth, the increasing need and the increa sing number of problems to be solved that have come to the improvement. league here in New Lon- don county during its development from the infant of 1914 to the three year old of today.
 It was but yearling when its nour-' ishment was directed by a stranger who had been unacquainted with it's younger life. Like usual cases of a like nature, the misfortune of the mo- ment proved blessing for the future, the responsibility of it's various mem bers was commencing to manifest it. self as shown by their requests for the monthly letters of information detail ing to some extent the sphere of &C., tivity of it's agent from week to week.
 IL was at this fnquiring stage the first hopeful signs of permanent life commenced to manifest itself. You had been to the Connecticut Agricultural college, had gotten slight idea of how to ask questions, had commenced to receive help from the New Haven ex- perimental station, yes, and to re- turn the favor to a small extent through the bean and corn experiment and now as we are nearing the close of our third year I would emphasize to a more understanding mind the neces- sity of a much higher development of that tone of responsibility than the younger age could possibly undertake
 For greater responsibility of the progress of this league through its every member, the town must be the unit, every member should feel re- sponsibility to create a favorable sen further the efforts of their director and membership committee in every way as opportunity offers.
 Where formerly there was an occa- siona1 interest in town here anG there that would get them togetiiel with one accord in one place, there Irs
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04
A MOTHERS TROUBLES

A mothers intending work and devotion drains and strains her physical strength and leaves its mark in dimmed eyes and careworn ex. pressions s-she ages before her time.
 Any mother who is weary and languid Norwegian Cod Liver Oil as strengthen ing food and bracing tonic to add rich ness to her blood and build up her nerves before it is too late. Start Scott's Emulsion today-its fame is worldwide. It is free from alcohol.
 Scott q Bowne. Bloomfield. N.J. ae-H
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04

mess before the public, there is no medium better than through the ad- Vertising columns Of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-04

ealing as hiapr;c ch~Ieston. s. C. wAh kme
 .o explxe this quaint old ely. Csnnecions for C.sofnA po;nt.. St. Augustine, Palm Beaeh. Miami and other Flo1da Eaa and We4 Coat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17

1 second chDics vote 10 east on any
ballot for such office all second
choice yot~n FOR such office on such
ballot shall be void.
In every ease where two or more
candidates are 20 he elected 10 Of
flesr having the same title ~ second
choic- votes are east on any ballot
for such offices ta excess % the
number % such offices 20 10 filled.
ali second choice votes on such bal
lot shalt be Void
This subdivision Fourth shalt be
printed conhpicuousiy on the tally
sheets furnished ~ the clerk 60 the
election officers
Fifth. on the first Friday even
Ing after election the city council
shall. A. eight go o'clock . IN. meet
and proceed 90 canvass the returns
- such clectlcn. and shall th~r-upon
declare the returns OF such election
and shall thrreupon declare tho re-
suit and what persons are elected
Where single office is % ~
ruled and there are bat two rardi-
date. therefor. the candidate re-
eslving the highest sete shalt be
elected
where a slnKie office L. 10 be
filled. and there are three candidates
therefor. the randidats receiving q
ma iortty Of all first shoicr votes cast
for such office shall ts elected ~ no
cteetie result thereby. then a can-
vass shall be made % second choice
votes cast for each candidate. and
the first and second choice Votes TOR
she candidate receiving the iHra~At
total ~ such addition shall be
ri.etud
whore single office IL 70 be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

! name 81 any person or person. for
whom you desire 20 vote or attach
naster bearing the printed name
OF any such person or persons To
vote for any person mark cross
M tn the square 60 the fixht ~
In the fret column Vote your see.
ond choice In the second column.
Vote In the third column for as
many other persons as YOU wish 20
support DO not Vot. more than
ore choice for any one person, a.
enty the one ehoiee viii count Vote
Tor only one first choice and only
ono second choice. except where two
or more persona are 60 be elected 20
offices hANinE IN. Same title. and
IN such cases do not vote FOR mere
persons for first chotcr or second
choice than are &c Re elected Nota
a. many third choices a. YOU wish.
Vote first choice for each office TO
be filled or your votes for All per
sons for such office will he void.
Where two or more offices having
the same titie are 90 he filled, vote
first ehnic~ Tor each such office or
your votes for all persons for such
offices viii he void
Second snd third choice voting IL
not compulsory All distinguishing
marks. except nn above Indicated.
make the ballot void
II you wrongly mark. tear or de-
face the ballot. return II 60 and obs
tain another ballot frem the election
officers
Following the above heading and
Instructions 20 voters shall be ar.
Titles 81 the respective offices 20 he
filled, and under each title fhe
names ~ TIRE candidates therefor. in
the following manner
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17
nEsnI.f,rInN So aa.r

Proposed Amendment No
Resolution and proposition to
amend the Charter % the city Of
Seattle ~ repeating Sections d a.
4. and Of Article ~. relating 80
wards and ward boundaries. and sub
mittinx such proposed Amendment TO
tho electors ~ th- CITY 81 Seattle
At the general municipal election 10
be held on the 1sh day OF March.
nv 1T RESOLVED ny THE cry
COUNCIL or THE CITY or sE-
ATTLE
That the Charter Of the CITY OF Sc .
attic be and II n hereby amended hv
repeating Sections ?. J. & and of
Article II. relating to wards and
ward boundaries
AND nv 1T FURTHER RE.
SOLVED that such proposed amend
rusnt be submitted 10 the qualified
electors ~ the city for their ratirt.
cation or rejection at tho general
municipal election 20 be held in the
CITY OF Seattle on the 7ih day OF
March. 1914
Passed the City Council tho isth
day Of Jvly. 1918. and signed hy me
IN open session In authorization Of
its passage this 18th day of July.
1915
ROBERT n. HESKETH
President , Pro Tenn Of the City
FILED tho 18Th day ~ July. 1915.
" W CARROLL
city Comptroller aud es-officio city
Clerk.
nv J y. AgSEw pepu,v
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17

and cause 20 he delivered 90 each
person 40 elected q csFfiflrats ~
election A certificate 81 election
shalt ho prima fseie evidence Of tho
facts therein stated.
sixth. No infarmaiitien In con &.
ametins municipal elections shall In.
validate the same. n they hAv. been
conducted fairly and In substantial
conformity with the requirement.
Of this charter
Seventh Tho city council may.
by ordinance. Ruthortf. the use ~
eeflns machines. provided said ma =
chimes are 80 constructed a. 10
carry out the provisions % this ar
slrt~ ia references 90 preferential
voting
Eighth Al The provisions ~ this
charter ard ~ the state Law relating
% the holding ~ general municipal
elections Including tse auniifira-
lions 81 electors. the designation ~
voting places and election uffirafs.
the notices ~ election. the conduct
Of the election. the eanNassinH %
the votes and making the returns
thereof. ana the closing ~ saloons
on the day ~ election. .hsii apply
~ith e1uai force 90 elections nnder
this section
AND nE 1T FURTHER RE
SOLVED. Thaf said proposed amend =
fnsnt be submitted ss The electors %
the CITY ~ Seattle for their ratisica-
flpn or rejection af the general
municipal election 20 he held tn the
city 81 Seattle on the 7th dsy 81
March. 1919
Passed ths CITY Council INC isth
fHy - sprii 1915. and signed ~ me-
~ open session IN naturalization ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17

PROPOSED AMENDMENT No 4
A HESofuTIoS and proposition
20 amend Section ~ ~ Article XVI
Of the Charter of the city Of Seattle
and providing for the sub mission %
such proposed amendment to tho
electors % tho city At the general
municipal election to be held on the
IN day OF M9rch. 1919
BE 1T RESOLVED ny THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY or SE.
ATTLE.
That SECTION ~ OF Article XVI ~
the Charter Of the city 81 Seattle be
amended 10 read rs follows
Section ~. Any person In the SER
appointment who II not engaged IN
an extra hazardous occupation. az
defined by Section and Section Z
81 Chapter ~. Laws Of the State OF
Washington. 1911, or who Ia not in .
cluded In any other state law now
enacted or that may hereafter he
enacted providing for pensions or
disability allowances. and who shall
be disabled In the discharge OF his
duties. shall receive full pay during
such disability, not to exceed one
month. and half pay not TO exceed
ak additional months. or who shall
he permanently Injured or disabled
while In tho line OF duty shall re- 4.
ceive In addition to the aforesaid
payments pay after the aforesaid
seven months period while such dis
ability continues. to he fixed hv the
city council, not exceeding 90 per
cent NJ tho pay received by such per
son at the time 81 Injury. rli 81 said
payments 90 be made monthly.
The commission shall prescribe
such rules as may be necessary for
carrying out the purpose Of this sec
tiOn. and may provide u suitable
medal OF honor for distinguished
bravery or service white in the line
Of duty.
AND RE TT FURTHER RE.
ltoiVED, That such proposed amend .
fneut be submitted to the qualified
electors 81 the City OF Seattl. Tor
their ratifica ton or rejection ~ the
general municipal election 10 be
held on the eth day ~ March, 1916.
Passed the CITY Council the ard
dfy Of January 1915, and signed hy
me In open session In naturalization
Of It's passage this ard day Of Jam
uary, 1919.
OLIVER r ERICKSON.
President az the City Council
Filed the ard day OF January.
1915
r. w. CARROLL.
city Comptroller ana cS-Officio city
J J. r. AGNEw. Deputy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17
Three CLUBS NEAR
the CANDIDATES

All five candidates for corpora.
ton counsel addressed the Tax.
payers league. the Federated I'm.
provement clubs. and the Legisla.
tive Federation OF King County.
Wednesday afternoon.
v. ". Cute cited several measures
which he supported IN the leRisls-
tpre and which he declared were
of public benefit lie raped the
report Of the Municipal league
which branded bis work In the leg.
islaturc as unsatisfactory" after
comparing his record with that Of
his rival. Thomas y. Murphine. in
dependent leader in the legislature.
James u. Bradford. present cor.
poration counsel. ridlcnied the
charge that the system OF expert
appraisers IN the corporation conn-
sells office n wrODg. lie did not
deny that his assistants took m
yAte cases as well az drawing
public salary. but claimed this dld
not impair their work.
~. NJ Caldwell dealt at length on
the appraisers question and denied
he would be dictated 10 BY any
newspaper" combine.
Thomas y. Murphine dwelt on
the importance Of the corporation
counsel In local assessment cases
and the opportunity for reducing
the costs and preventing needless
undertakings.
Nicholas Sehmiit condemned the
- per cent interest rate which is
charged against delinquent taxes.
W. C. Hyatt. candidate for treas
urer. said he would introduce eff
cheney methods.
Head ..Ihe Hn.e aar.rn un.l.and----- -
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KNRAAy NAtA
Second. Any person whose name
has been presented as a candidate
may. not later than fifteen Gsl
days before the election. cause his
nrnne TO b. withdrawn by filing
With the city comptroller and tx
officio city clerk request therefor
IN writing. over his own signature.
duly sttested BY a notary public,
and no name so Withdrawn shall
re- printed upon the official ballot.
No portion 81 the fling fee shall
h~ returned in case OF withdrawal
81 candidacy
Third. Al names OF candidates
90 be voted upon at any municipal
eierffou shall he printed upon the
official ballot In groups under the
Resignation Of the respective titles
o. the offices for which they are
shall be indicative Of the source Of
tire candidacy or Of the support 81
erv candidate. No ballot shall have
printed thereon any party or poiiti-
eel designstion or mark an1 there
shall not be appended 70 the name
~ any candidate any such party or
political designation or mark or
anything indicating his views or
opinions. All ballots printed shall
be Of precisely the same size. quail
ity. tint OF paper kind Of paper.
Kind Of type and color % ink 50
that Except for the consecutive
numbers printed on the perforated
CORNERS for removal when the bal
lots are voted az provided by gen
eral law). ~ shall be impossible to
distinguish one ballot from another.
when there are four or more can
fidates for any office. then the
ballot shall provide for first. second
and third choices. When there are
three. snd not more. candidates for
any office. then the ballot shall pro-
vide for first and Second choices
only: when there are tees thar three
candidates. for any office aii dis.
fInRufsbinz columns a. to chaice and
oil reference as TO choice shall be
omitted
when candidates are 70 be elected
70 offices having the same title and
when the number OF such candidates
exceeds three times the number Of
euch offices 70 be filied, then the
ballot shall provide for first. second
and third choices: when the number
Of such candida exceeds two
her Of such offices 10 be filled. then
the ballot shall provide for first
end seeoud choices only. and when
the number Of such candidates does
not exceed two times the number
~ such offices To be filled then I'll
svd ell reference to choice shall be
omitted
The bsiIot. shall he in substsn
tfsiiy tho following form:
General Cor speciaib election. city
~ Seattle. 70 be held on the ---'
Official ballot 20 be used IN -----
Designation ~ precinct 70 be print
rxsTprrTfo~s TO VOTERS
Ton may write IN the blank space
srsvidsd below each group this
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17
TAKE AEROPLANE TO
SEEK OIL FIELDS

PiTTsBuRG. Feb. l7.--six
Pittsburgers are TO explore in-
terror Colombia In an aero
plane. seeking oil fields. The
party will include s. u. McCor-
mick. chancellor OF Pittsbnrg
university. and Ledyard Blair.
New York banker. They viii
start al Barranquilla and NY
600 miles up Magdalena river.
- Head .,Ths An.< Garden Hn.hand,,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17
ASK SCHOOL FUND
TO BE RETURNED

Demand will be made on the
county commissioners by the school
board for si.si7 said TO be due the
school fund. The money Was deri@
cd thru sale OF timber in forest re-
serves, and Is said 20 have been
misused for road building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17
50 WARRANTS OUT

II YOU did anything you're
ashamed OF in 1918 or '1i-watch
out
Fifty-odd unseryed warrants Is
sued during those years were
placed In the hands Of his depu-
ties By Sheriff Hodge Thursday
with instructions TO apprehend the
suspects.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17

fnGNn=-ore vita Inquire fsf Naits %
Express. At NsFtheast eernsr % second
and ktnE -
LoSf-- tiela watch NJ eiieV nrsr 0aren
restaurant. Initials IN ~ en fpb
Nrw ard. ssls tear ave uailafd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-17
4o--LEGAL. NOTICES

IL THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United states. for the Western District
OF Washington
NO, stas IN BANKRUPTCY
In the Matter of Zacharish werctnikcw
and Rose weretnikow. his wife. bank
ruptr
To tho creditors Of the above named
harkrup,s and to all other persons In
interest
Take notice tina, the hArkrurts above
named have pstitiened this court for
fun discharge from ali debts prov
able against their estate under tthe
acts Of congress relating to bankruptcy.
and tina, hearing he had upon said
petition. before said district court, Mt
the court room ~ paid court IN
the Goth day % March. 1915. Mt 10
O'Clock In the forenoon Rt which time
and place YOU and each of YOU may
appear and show cause n any YOU
have. why tho prayer ~ the said pc
ttloners should no, he granted
Dated AZ Seattle this 18th day ot Feb
tunry, isis
tseaD FRANK l.. CROSBY. Clerk.
ny = " I.EfTCH paputv.
I