davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12
ATTENTION
LAND OWNERS

Will cut your land into lots and sell.
sharing profits. Young Boston deveI-
oper and land salesman, tfroros,ghIy
experienced, with original, progressive
methods and unexcelled selling record
desires to form business association
with an Eastern Conn. vacant land
owner for season OF 1917. At present
conducting a. successful sale in Gem
trail Conn. city. Best of references and
proof of. ability furnished in advance
In replying for Interview, kindly state
full particulars, size of property, tran.
sit, etc. All correspondence strictly
confidential Address c. l.. Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

WANTED-At Hathaway's Market a
old. nov59I
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12
Notice of Park Church Address.

Notice was given Sunday in the
First Congregational church that Mrs.
William l.. Adam nf Pittsfeld, Mass,
will address the foreign missionary
societies at Park church Jan. on
the subject of The Golden Anniversary
Gift
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

Hartford.-A mutual distribution If
the estate Of DR.. o. i. Smith filed in
the probate court shows that Olsvst-
Harrison Smith and Clarabe. Smith
Bu=terworth will divide equally the
estate, valued at $T6e,816.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

me cottage prayer meeting con-
Quoted by the pastor and members Of
the First Methodist church will be
held Thursday evening at the home of
Mrs. Luetta German on Otrobando
avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12
Dangerous Position.

As Pershings force is not to at
tack the soldiery of Carranza and
will not attack Villa unless villa
fires the first shot. it takes on a de-
c1ded resemblance to a sort of an in
nocent bystan.ier in Mexico.-ATariop
Star
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

Hailstones are formed by the cleo.
tricity of the thunderstorms they ac-
company, according TO a German sci
entist's theory.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

Mrs. Harold Cockroft of Niddletown
a former resident of Norwich Town
spent the week end with Mrs. Waite,
Heath of Elm avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

Flour costs more in Venezuela than
for many years past, but competition
among the bankers hes reduced the
cost Of bread.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

For use in French colonial waters
where rank vegetation would foul
submerged wheels, shallow. draft boats
have been built that are driven by
aeroplane motors and propellers. 80,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12
Motored to Westerly.

Mr.. and Mrs. George IePan of Belle
vue farm motored to Westerly during
the week end tc visit friends
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

After spending a few days in Taun-
ton, Mass, Mrs. Michael Curran has
returned to her home on Lafayette
street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

A. Gould Hunt has returned to
Bridgeport after a visit of several
days at his home on Lafayette, street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

Fresh milk is shipped long distances
in Brazil in perfect condition in sealed
cans with insulated walls, blocks of
frozen milk being placed in 1t to keep
it's temperature down.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12
NOTICE
EXCHANGE

miles out or state road, 3S acres land,
10 room house, with bath, hot and cold
water. etc Splendid barns, poultry
houses. Buildings cost $4,000. Will
exchange for good income property.
Particulars TRYON'S AGENCY, Will
limantic. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

There will be a meeting Wednesday
of the Lathrop Memorial Missionary
society in the First Congregational
chapel.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

About $4,000 acres of the Madras
presidency in India has been sown in
indigo this year, about twice the nor
NAL area
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

Gold, silver, copper, coffee, sisal
textile and other fibers, rubber, hides
and skins, tobacco and sugar form
Mexico's chief exports.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

Mrs. Martha Cross Of Wash.L gton
street spent a day Or two the last of
the week with relatives in New Lon
don.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

A wealthy native of India has given
$4,000 a year for 10 years TO aid in
suppressing tuberculosis in Bombay.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

Sweden's government has made ar
rangements to control and dist tribute
raw materials, especially foodstuffs,
because Of the high prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

A famous explorer says all lions
are "left-handsd.' He has noticed
that whenever one of these beasts
desires to strike blow it always uses
the left paw. Fz
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12
For RENT
STORE TO RENT

About 20 to Is feet, at 63 Franklin
Street, suitable for almost any kind of
business, at reasonable price. In
quire at Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

The first census of the kind. ever
taken in Denmark, which has about
one-third the area of Wisconsin,
credited the country with more than
100000 fruit trees.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

FOR SALE
Cottage Houses, Tenement ana Bust.
ness Blocks, Building Lots, all In de-
sirabie locations. List your property IL
you care to sci OF rent as have q
number OF people looking for real es-
tate Investments =.
WILLIAM r.. xryvS.
Renl ssstaae and Insurance.
Room lna Thayer Bldg.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12
LOST AND FOUND

LOST0Saturdays Afternoon, iii or near
Inc and loo store, a pocketbock con-
tanning sum of money Finder please
y dec12d - :. 80
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

LOST-A diamond pin, heart shape
E1nder VIII be rewarded by leaving al
Bulletin Office. nov16d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12
LEGAL NOTICE.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A COURT Of PROBATE HELD
at Montville. within and for the Dis.
trict of Monty!lle. on the 18th day OF
P Peesmeer a Z 5 l HOME Jpaps
:, Estate Of Edwin A.. Gay. late of
Montville. in said District, deceased,
:, Ordered. That the. Admins traitor cite
the creditors Of said deceased to bring
within six months from this date by
posting a. notice to that effect. to-
get geth .isn With 2 copy Of this order, on
said deceased last dwelt, and in the
same Town. and by publishing the same
once in The Norwich Bulletin, a news
paper having. a circulation in said Dis
trict, and make return to this Court
DAN d. HOME, Judge
The above and foregoing Is a true
TOBY of record.
Attest:
SUSAN F. HOME. Clerk.
NOTICE.-A1l creditors OF said de-
ceased are hereby notified to present
their claims against said estate to the
Undersigned at Norwich, Conn, within
the time limited in the above and fore
going order
EDWIN w HIGGINS,
decl2d Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

WANTED-Orders FOR native turkeys
to be delivered for Christmas If you
the best? Telephone 1861 -I3, Norwich
DIVISION dec5TuThE
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12
WANTED

WANTED-A bright boy for ;r,essen-
ger service at the Western Union; ex-
apply himself to learn the telegraph
business The Western Uninr Tele-
graph Co. dec12d
WANTED Light housekeeping
couple; no ehiidren ID y. Harringto
aopkins & Allen, City. sdec12d
WANTED-At once, man for laboring
work inside; good steady place for
right man. West Side Silk Mil.
decl2d
wANTED-Young lady to do office
work and typewriting. address in own
handwriting, giving experiences and
salary sal desired. Box 1000. care Bulletin
WANTED-A tricycle. for = little
girl, must be in good condition and
reasons able in price. Inquire Bulletin.
dec12d
WANTED-orders Cor native turkeys
are going to eat turkey, why not have
the best? Telephone 1861 ID. Norwich
Division dec5TuTh6
WANTED-Middle aged couple. wife
man make himself useful: good home,
light work Address Country, Bulletin.
dec11d
WANTED--A nurse to attend my Of
noes Inquire Tuesday. Thursday Sat
urday, $50 TO . p. M. :. DR.. I.apenta, in
Thayer Building. dec11d
POSITION wanted. bys first class
chauffeur; make all repairs; best refer
ences. Address A. Il. =. care Bulletin.
WANTED-ore young man for steno-
graphic and clerical work. man to re-
paiI and put on high speed belts, 2 IN
spectors, -nelpers on : automobile
trucks rne first class teolmakers, half
polshers on steel work, 2 buffers on
5 Sfass D and nickel Mp plated wor rhe
department., Bristol, Corn. aec11d
LADIEs-We no its no usc.n sayin'
sh2p early, because you're goin' to do
as you always dun. when you get
S Nish to g ssy That r % m What
you git reddy with a c;inks of a lire
OF 1Verythinl! Tor the ole gent, his son
shop p.S son IN ia"' at rag ans o s@9ke
WANTED-At once, two Or three
Young men. Adams Express Company
WANTED-Automohi t1,0o0) for
sexSP3ort; all makes, all wears: any con-
can Automobile Sales Co, los West
SOth St. New York dcc7d
WANTED-Ctirls over is years of age
70 learn weaving; nice work; paid
while learning: can make excellent nav
Wnen experienced. West Side Silk Mill
, dec5d
WANTE.D-capable girl ,r woman
Tor general houseworll; no laundry
Call !3g Union St. Phone 14sI.
Gec9c --
GET goveI ment jobs; $50 month:
write for list. Franklin Institute. Dept
81 a, rochester, \. y. dec4d
WANTED--Eotel help: We want a
good housemaa, a young colored man
preferred; also one chamberma1d: per-
manent positions Apply 1T once to
Wauregan Hotel. Decd
ANTED-At Hatna,vay,S ,Ta1,o.
old. > nov22I
SAFETY FIRST-Have your blades
sharpened- E. Kirby. 227 Main st.
WANTED-Kaw furs, at H A. Heeb-
ner's every Thursday. A. =. Bennett
noVISo
HELP WANTED and also work to
take home; work easy: one hour at
factory sufficient for learning; good
pay after learned Apply Columbia
Kid Curler Co.. Colchester, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

WANTED-Mfddle aged couple, wife
for general homework, NJ laundry,
man make himself useful. good home,
ilght work. Address Country, Bulletin.
dec1Id
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

WANTED-Kaw furs, at H A. Heeb-
ner's every Thursday. A, -. Bennett
nOVf3d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

WANTED--A nurse to attend my Of
hces- Inquire Tuesday, ThursdayY Sat
urday, $50 TO p. m. DIR. I4apenta in
Ihayer Buildlng. - dec11d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

HELP WANTED and also work to
take home; work easy: one hour at
pay after learned. Apply Columbia
Kid Curler Co.. Colchester, Conn
nOV10d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-12

WANTED-A tricycle. for y little
girl. must be in good condition and
reasonable in price. Inquire Bulletin
dec12d :
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
WILL ENLARGE
ASSOCIATION
Commercial Club at Work
on Plans to Increase
It's Membership
TO KEEP PACE WITH
GROWTH OF OTTUMWA
Reorganization of Body to
Meet Demands of Rapid
Expansion Of City

Plans for the ccmptete reorganiza-
tfon and enlargement Of the Ottumwa
Commercial association are now being
proposed by a committee of that body
and will soon be In definite shape to
announce to the public through the
press. This information comes today
through Secretary ]. N. Weidenfeller's
Office and is to the effect that the board
of directors has decided that the re-
cent rapid growth Of Ottumwa and the
necessity for insuring the continuance
of this advancement, makes 1t impera-
tive that the association widen it's
field of activity and secure the active
assistance Of an increased number Of
boosters.
The progress OF Ottumwa has been
identified with the efforts OF the Com
mercial association for many years,
and no project of local interest
has gone without the interest
and assistance Of the loyal body Of
workers who have composed the or
ganization. The association feels that
it can work to better advantage under
the now conditions now prevailing in
"The Magnet City, If it has increased
facilities and a larger membership.
1t is with this end In view that the
special committee has been working
and It Is said that at least a portion
of their plans will be ready to give to
the public in very short time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
Big GUNS ACTIVE.

London, Feb. 4. - Artillery lighting
continues along the western front,
especially near Loos, which the Brit.
ish hold, and around Neuville, where
the Germans recently took some
French positions.
A German Zeppelin with her crew
Of twenty has been lost in the North
sea and it is said that the aircraft was
brought down by the fire Of Dutch anti.
craft guns.
The collier Franz Fischer was sunk
in the North sea by bomb from a
Zeppelin returning from raid ON Eng.
land. Thirteen Of the crew were
drowned and three saved.
On the Russian, the Austro-I Italian
and the Caucasus fronts little fighting
has taken place.
An Austrian submarine has captured
the steamer Koenig Albert from the
Italians in the Adriatic sea.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
GEN. VILLA TURNS UP
AND ATTACKS CITY

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 4. - Juarez, the
Mexican border town opposite here
was completely isolated today from
communication with Chihuahua City,
as the result of the attack late yester.
day Of Francisco Villa on the garrison
at Montezuma, 100 miles south of here
Beyond establishing the fact that
villa himself led the attack, no news
had been received at military head.
quarters early today to indicate how
the fight progressed.
Troops under Gen. Herrera were
hurrying from Chihuahua City to at
tack Villa, while reinforcements from
Villa Ahumada Of 16O men and some
machine guns we're en- route to Moo.
tezuma to support the Carranza troops
They believed that should the fighting
be prolonged, Villa would be surround.
ed on all sides.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
G. w. Chambers Flies Suit
for Big Sum Because
of Serious Burns
CLAIMS LOSS OF ARM
AND OTHER INJURIES
South Side Street Scene
Of Accident; Contact
With Live Wires

A suit for $5O,0O0 personal injur,
damages has been filed in the district
court by G. w. Chambers against tho
Ottumwa Railway & Light Co. Cham.
bers claims this amount for an injury
he alleges he received on September
8, 1915, while standing on Glenw0od
avenue near the intersection Of Miner
street. He claims 1t was caused ~
wires belonging To the company and
stationed In that vicinity.
The petitioner gives his are as 70
years and the time Of his life's expec-
fancy as 24.46 years. He says that
he was struck and severely burned
and injured by the high tension cop
per wires there which he says carry
voltage of 1900 volts. He charges
that the company was negligent in not
having these wires properly strung
and, by the lack of proper precautions
around the poles, cross arms and guy
wires.
He says that his injuries were so
serious that he was compelled to 70
at once to the hospital where he stay
ed until Thanksgiving day. His acci-
dent is alleged to have caused q por-
ton Of his scalp to be burned. affect
ing the sight Of one eye. his right
hand was burned so severely that two
operations were necessary, one to re-
move the thumb and three fingers
and the second to amputate the arm
above the wrist and his left hand was
strained. the tendons destroyed and
the loss Of the arm suffered. He says
that 1t was necessary then to graft
skin from his limbs on his arm and
the former have been permanently
disfigured and weakened. In addition
to all Of this he maintains that his
back and feet are severely burned and
threaten to be permanent in their
weakness.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
PLAN SUFFRAGE PARADE
Chicago to Witness Demonstration
During the Meeting OF RepubII-
can National Conve ntion.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Plans for suf-
frage parade in which 10000 woman
suffragists are expected to participate
In the hope of bringing about insertion
of Votes for women" plank in the
republican platform were made public
today.
At g. conference yesterday with To-
cal suffrage leaders, Mrs. Carrie Chap
man Gait, president Of the national
suffrage organization, discussed the
plan to bring women from all sections
Of the United States to march in the
parade to be held during tho session
here in June Of the national conven-
tion.
Each Chicago suffragist, Mrs. Gait
said, will be asked to entertain at least
one visiting suffragist during the con-
vention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
NORTHWEST DIGS
SELF OUT Of SNOW

Seattle, WASH, Feb. 4. The novel
ty of two foot fall of snow having
worn of. the people of western Wash
lngton today are reestablishing normal
business conditions while the railroads
tried to clear their mountain tracks for
overland travel.
The greatest danger confronting the
railroads is sudden thaw which It IL
believed would start disastrous ava
lanches down the mountain slopes and
release torrents OF water In the val
leys.
Damage caused in Oregon by the
storm was estimated at more than
100000.
Seattle schools, it was announced,
will not reopen until Monday, while
those OF Portland and other Oregon
points will stay closed until the storm
has passed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
FIVE BURN TO
DEATH IN HOTEL.

Atlantic City, N. j., Feb. 4-Five
persons lost their lives and eight 9TH
ers were seriously injured today in a
fire which destroyed the Overlook
hotel here. Several of the injured are
expected to die.
The fire is believed to have started
in the kitchen. When 1t was discov-
cred, flames were shooting up tho
elevator shaft and soon afterward the
entire building was burning. Many
guests had to Jump from windows.
One woman was seen to faint after
calling for help from an upper window
and was burned to death while her
body lay across the sill In view of hun
dreds Of persons unable to help her.
The engineer of the hotel hung out Of
a window until the ire reached his
hands and caused him to drop to the
street. He was killed almost instant
ly. Another woman who managed 10
crawl out Of window fell and also
lost her life.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
TURK STRONGHOLD
REPORTED GIVEN
OVER TO RUSSIANS
ERZERUM, SAID TO CONTAIN
EIGHTY THOUSAND SOLDIERS
EVACUATED.

Petrograd, Feb. 4. The Novoe
Vremya asserts 1t has received from a
trustworthy source information that
the Turks have evacuated Erzerum, to
which large Turkish force was re-
Gently driven after defeat by the
Russians
Erzerum has been considered one Of
the main Turkish strongholds on the
Caucasus front. A relief force sent
thence from Trebizond on the Black
sea coast was recently reported in re-
treat after stubborn fight against the
Russians. Today's statement from
Constantinople does not mention the
Caucasus operations except as they
are included in the general statement
that no events of Importance have oc-
Cured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
PERRY IS GIVEN
STATE BANNER
FOR LODGE GAIN
kAR0G8T NET GAM FOR 1915 WON
~ NO. rs; MANY ATTEND
W. r. a RALLY.

The Ottunwa district meeting Of the
Woman's Benefit association being
held here today has brought q large
number OF women to the city from n.-
merous other cities In the south
eastern part Of the state and q great
many OF the local members are out
despite tho weather, playing the role
OF hostess to their friends and lodge
sisters from abroad.
Tho annual rally has been thus far
9 big success and the program for the
day has been carried out almost on
schedule time which owing to train de-
lays and other interferences is gener-
ally subject TO change.
The awards OF the state banner, lov-
ing cups. large delegation and hostess
priIes have been made and Perry, No.
18 Is given the first prize for net gain
IN membership during 1915. The low
Ing cups for membership gains 60 to
Manchester, No. ~; Sioux City, No. s
and Perry, No. 16. The loving cups are
given for the largest gain In district
membership. The prize for largest del
egatfon at the distric meeting today
was awarded to Muscatine, No. Is and
Ottumwa was given the SO cash host
ess prize. The awards were announc-
ed by Mrs. Ella Mark Lee of Des
Motnes, supreme sergeant and deputy
supreme commander for Iowa.
The morning session opened about
IL O'Clock at which time an address Of
welcome was delivered by Mayor Fred
Carter an dthe response was made by
Mrs. Lee. The reception of visiting
members followed with a school OF in
struction until noon when dinner was
served in the lodge room on the third
floor of the Donelan & Christie build
Ing, formerly known as the Utt build
Ing, on East Second street.
The afternoon session opened at z
o'clock for members only and the e1-
empfification Of the entire ritual was a
feature Of the meeting. A class of
twenty-five members from Ottumwa
was initiated into the membership of
the organization, many Of the visiting
delegates participated in the degree
work among them being the Muscatine
members.
Carter and the response was made by
whom arrived are as follows: Musca-
tine 25; Oskaloosa 10; Keokuk Z; Dav-
export 7; Centerville 4; Creston q;
Burlington 2 and Red Oak 2. More
than 100 local members participated
A program in which number OF OF
tumwans Of talent will assist will be
given in the lodge room this evening
at o'clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
MYERS BUILDING
EXCHANGES HANDS

Joseph Chiffon has sold his two
story, brick building fronting on Sec
ond street between Court and Market
streets to Dutro brothers. The deed
covering the transfer will not be fled
until March 1. The property has q
frontage of thirty-six feet on Second
street, runs back to the alley and Ii
known as the two story part Of the
buildings, occupied by Claude Myers.
The Dutros expect to put new build
Ing on the site as soon as present
leases expire which will not be until
the spring Of 1917. The structure to
be erected will probably be three or
four stories in height.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
Continued on page 81
PARLIAMENT HALL
RUINED BY FIRE
FIRE OF MYSTERIOUS ORIGIN
DOES CONSIDERABLE HARM
TO FINE STRUCTURE.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 1.-Two women
and three men are known to have per-
ished in the fire which swept the cen
trail portion of Canada's magnificent
parliament building last night, des-
troying the chambers of commons and
senate. Several others are reported
missing and it Is feared today they are
buried In the ruins.
All night long flremen, police and
soldiers fought to save the $6.0OOO 900
structure, which is considered one of
the finest examples of Gothic archi-
lecture on this continent. They were
successful in saving the library build
the main ediflce.
Immediately after the fire started a
report was spread that it was caused
by the explosion of an incendiary
bomb The fire started in the reading
room of the house of commons, and
several persons who were present at
the time, including Mayor Martin of
Montreal, asserted that it was pre-
ceded by an explosion which knocked
down several persons The bomb
theory was, however, rejected today
by Col Sherwood, commissioner of
dominion police, who insisted that the
conflagration was accidental.
The two women who lost their lives
were Nine. Bray, wife Of H. A. Bray
Of Quebec, and Nine. NORM, wife of
Louis NORM Of Beauce, Quebec. The
men, whose bodies are buried in the
debris, are policeman, an employe
in the building and waiter
Among thOse renOrted missing ia r
B. Law, a member Of parliament for
Yarmouth, N. 8. Mr.. Law Is under
stood to have been at the house at the
time the fire broke out and has not
been seen since. J. B. Laplant, assist
ant clerk of the commons, is also
among those reported missing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
FOUR NEW RECORDS
MADE BY SWIMMERS

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Four worlds swim
ming records were claimed today as q
result Of an open meet at the Illinois
Athletic club last night
In the 100 yard swim Perry McGil-
livray clipped the mark of :54 2-5, to
"a In the same event he was timed
at the 80 yard in Al 3-5, bettering tho
former time of :43.
Michael McDermott, Illinois Athletic
club, clipped a full second of the
worlds record of :33 for the SO yard
breast stroke.
Harry Hebner won the 100 yard
medley in the fastest time on record.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-05
FARM EXPERT IN
ILLINOIS IS DEAD

Springfield, Ill.,, Feb. 4.-State
officials and members of the state
board of agriculture were planning to-
day to attend the funeral OF James X.
Dickinson, who died yesterday at
Lawrenceville, Ill. For twenty-five
years Mr.. Dickinson was member Of
the board of agriculture and at differ
ent times was president, vice president
and when he retired January /, 1915,
was secretary of the board. Mr.. Dick.
irson was II years Of age.