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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-05-03

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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-05-03
THE new
CLARION
BY...
WILL N.
H AR BEN
Copyright. 1914. by Harper e
Brother
CHAPTER V.
Abner and Mrs. HiIIhouse.

NUHeT anO WITS. ffI1IhoUSo.
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labOred and was delivered Of
jV Il deep grOan lis Abner sneer-
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

and how intense is our pride as we realize that we are part and portion of this mighty democracy and heirs to all Americas S ideals and accomplish ments and unlimited opportunities.
 How answering is our patriotism as we today renew our promise to conscientiously fulfill all the noble ob- legations of our American citizenship.
 We are the instruments to whom Almighty God has entrusted the pres ent and future glories of America We are the citizens to whom Woodrow Wilson turns for loyal support and patriotic, unselfsh cooperation in all his terrible battles for the peace and prosperity and honor of the nation,
 Let no political ambitions or Up- principled agitators dampen our loy- atty; let no thirst for gold or desire for selfish pleasure interfere with our devotion to duty; let no personal am bitions or private opinions weaken our fidelity to the great Common Cause the Peace and Prosperity and Honor of the U. S. A.
 Let every Star Spangled Banner that floats today inspire all of us to
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
OBITUARY.
Horace Austin Fitch.

Horace Austin Fitch.
 Horace Austin Fitch, 92 years of age, of 16 Pcnobscot street, and a life long resident Of Preston and East Nor wich, died on Tuesday morning at $40 o'clock, following an illness of some duration associated with his advanced years.
 The birth of MT. Fitch was in Pres ton on Feb. 12, 1924, and he was the oldest of the five children of Russell work for the Norwich and Worcester railroad in 1845, and for 35 years of his life he was in the employ of the road. He had charge for a long time of a laboring gang that loaded and unlOaded cars and was well known to all who had dealings with the railroad For 15 years he drove a truck for Myers & Bailey and then went back to the rail- road. Tn 1898 he entered the employ of the Boston store and ran the ele- vator until 1907, when he retired be- cause of his years and gradual loss of health. He had not been as well as usual for a. year and two weeks ago had a slight shock.
 MT Fitch was married twice. His first marriage was with Ann D. O'Brien Of Poquetanuck on Nov. 5, 1646. She died in January, 1878. On April 24 Miss Caroline Sydleman by Rev. Dr. Edward Jewett. Mrs. Fitch survives her husband, and there is one brother, James Fitch, of Preston City, and one sister, Mrs. Leonard Bartlett, of East KillingIy. Mrs. John A. Service and Mrs. B. B. Allyn of this city are grand daughters. A son, Charles, died five years ago.
 MT Fitch was man of character. He was faithful to the last detail in his work, and he was devoted to his home and home-life. He belonged to no organizations, but he was a staunch democrat. He represented Preston in the legislature in 1868 and he never failed his party at the polls. When g o'clock came on the morning of the last city election he slipped quietly out of the house and tottered unaided up the street to cast his ballot for his party. His remark when he returned was that when he got too old to vote he wished to die. The incident shows the spirit of the man. He lived an in conspicuous but a true and steadfast life
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
OVER TWO THOUSAND
 AT PATRIOTIC EXERCISES
Addresses on Preparedness by Rev. William A. Keefe and J. Romeyn DanTorth

For the patriotic exercises in Union Square twenty-five hundred people came together on Tuesday morning, spread themselves over the steps of the court house and Central Baptist church and other points of vantage, listened to the band, and applauded with enthusiasm the sentiments of devotion to the country that fell from the lips of the speakers of the day. The selections that Director John M. Swahn had picked out for Tubbs Military band, the introductory re- marks of Mayor Allyn L. Brown, who acted as the presiding officer, and the addresses of Rev. William A. Keefe of PIainfieId and Rev. J. Romeyn Dan forth of New London teemed with preparedness and patriotism.
 The invocation was by Rev. Joel B.. Slocum, D. D., and he was followed by the first speaker of the day, whose address was frequently interrupted by applause.
 Rev. Rather Keefe's speech was as follows:
 The history of our country is full of lessons in virtue worthy of the noblest patriot.
 Columbus and the Pioneers.
 The very first chapter presents the great discover Columbus. whose re-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
PERSONALS

Charles E. Tuckey and son, Jesse, of Essex, were recent visitors in Nor wich.
 Mrs. Lissa Fox of Norwich is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Frank B. Per kins of Great Neck.
 Miss Agnes Edwards of Jordan is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Homer Brown of Danielson.
 Mrs. A. M. Ethrddge of NTassapeag spent last week with her sister, Mrs Frank A. Monroe, of East Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. John Ash and family of Ponfret have arrived at Pleasure Beach to occupy their cottage for the month.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Johnson of Nor wich and family have been guests of MT and Mrs. William Champion of Saybrook.
 Superintendent of Schools Edward J. Graham left Tuesday night for New York to attend the national teachers convention.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Jordan and chill dren, Wallace, Fred and Virginia Jor- dan, of Bloomfield, N. J., are visiting friends on Cedar street.
 John J. Rose of Mansfield Center is spending a few days as the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Rose, of Clements street, in Waterford.
 HyIand Crofton, son of George Crofton, formerly of New London anl known to steamboat men of this city, is a member of Company l, Seventh New Yor6 infantry, which left last week for the Mexican border.
 Maurice P. Fitzgerald, James Keat- ing and James A. Mcdonald, promi- nent members of St. HIary's T. A. so- ciety, New London, were guests Tues day of County Director William H. NcGuinness and St. Mary's T. A. and B. society of Norwich.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph E. Carpenter of Fort Point had as holiday guests MT. and Mrs. L. M. Carpenter and son Rus sell of Jewett City, Paul E. Carpenter of New Haven, Miss Inez Thomas of New London and Charles F. Chapman of the Norwich state hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
FLAG OF CIVIL WAR WAVED
 FOR TUESDAYS PARADE.
Was Used in Breed Hall on Sunday in '61 When Patriotic Women Sewed for
 Volunteers.

The large and handsome flag dis played at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Oliver L. Johnson on Union street Tuesday was of special interest. It be- longed to Mrs. Johnsons father. the late Isaac Johnson, and was used in the patriotic decorations on a memOra- bIe day in '61 when, in response to Gov William A Buckingham's call for troops, many Norwich men promptly enlisted. To prepare these volunteers for the field, the patriotic women of Norwich gathered in Breed hall, sewing all one Sunday on garments and cOm- forts for the soldiers.
 The fine old flag has 35 stars.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
Let Cracker Explode in His Hand.

Tn order to avoid injurirg a boy, Gus Heber, the taxi driver, let a giant hrecracker explode in his hand in ficting injuries about the head Tues day evening. MT Heber had lighted the cracker and was about to throw it into the street when a boy came riding along on a bicycle. so he refrained from throwing the explosive and let it go off in his hand
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
FUN RAJ,
James Mitchell.

The funeral of James Mitchell, the five days old son of Charles and Anna Chrest Mitchell, of 52 Union street, was held at 1J o'clock Tuesday morn ing, and burial was in Yantic ceme- tery, where services were conducted by Rev. Nestor GIikolenko.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
Open House at storrs Parsonage.

After having been closed for more than year, the parsonage at Storrs will have an "open house" on Thurs day evening from 8 to 9.3O o'clock
 Rev. and Mrs. Dawson will meet the guests and there will be a brief read ing from the works of Rabindranath Tagore. The community has been in-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
SHOT HIMSELF WITH
 BLANK CARTRIDGE PISTOL.
Thomas CIeary in Precarious Condition
 at New London Hospital.

Thomas C.eary, aged 6 years, son of former Alderman and Mrs Thomas Cleary, of New London, placed .32 blank cartridge pistol to his right ear late Tuesday afternoon and said: T wonder what will this do."
 He pulled the trigger and received the full discharge into his head and then dropped unconscious. Owing to his precarious condition no operation was performed. It is believed he will die. Cleary is q, first year student at BuIkeley High school.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

WalIingford-WhiIe celebrating the advent of the Fourth of July by dis charging a revolver loaded with ball cartridges, Monday night about II o. clock, John Pielier of 53 South Cherry street, accidentally shot Peter Pys- colt of that address through the right leg, just above -Ihet knee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

HartFord-The Hartford Typograph- icaI Union No. 127. voted at a meet ing held in Central Labor Union hall to pay the dues of all it's members who have gone to the Border with the Connecticut National Guard CT who may join the National Guard and go to the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
praadnouaht on Wheels.

A two-turret armored notor- car just shipped from the Rock Island Arsenal to the Mexican border looks like a dreadnoUght on Wheels.- Springf1eid Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
ONE BELL ALARM ON THE FOURTH.


 Department Called to North Main Street Barn for Blaze in Hay Loft. There was but one call for the fire men on the Fourth, and this was for a small sized blaze in a barn on North Main street. The alarm was pulled in from box 27 at 1.1O o'clock in the af- ternoon, and the GreeneviIle companies and the auto bumper from the Central station responded. The fire was quick ly extinguished and there was but small loss. The barn is owned by James Lathrop and occupied by o. R. BuddingtOn.
 Anticipating fires from fireworks and crackers, Chief Howard L. Stanton had all firemen on duty over the holiday and remained at the Central station himself. The BaCkus hospital auto ambulance was stationed at the Central station all day until about $ D. m, when it returned to the hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

markable perseverance, noble chivalry and wonderful courage enabled him to lay the very cornerstone Of Amer ican progress and inspired him to ded- icate all American achtvenTents to the honor of The Holy Saviour. His suc- cesses are an encouragement to every man who strives for honorable success and his ideals must forever remind us that ours is "a Nation under God"
 bound from the first to fidelity to the Prince of Peace.
 The courage of all the brave pion-
 eers who led the way of American civ
 ilization from Florida and Chesapeake
 Bay, across the Mississippi valley,
 along the Rio Grande and even to the
 Golden Gate. are worthy of the inita
 tion of any hero, and the charity and self denial of the noble Jesuit and
 Franciscan missionaries who sacri-
 feed all earthly comforts to SOW the
 first seeds of civilization among the
 sons and daughters of the primeval
 American forests can never be too
 faithfully initiated in every depart nent of American life.
 The sturdy qualities that made the hardy Pilgrim fathers founders of our own beloved New England taught les sons of patriotism from the deck Of the Mayflower and the side of Plymouth Rock that forever influence American 1 thought and action and the sterling justice of the Catholic founders of Maryland proclainaing for the first l time in America "euuaI civic rights
 for men of every religious denomina- tion" established one of the most noble l and essential guarantees of national
 success and harmony.
 Our Patriotic Obligations.
 The, patriotic eloquence of Patrick 1 Henry,s Give me Liberty or give me Death has sounded far beyond the 1 Virginia Legislature and strikes a re- l Sn0nSivn chord in ha SS J,n %z | of every true American. The dashing 1 courage and the noble manhood of
 Paul Revere and all the heroes of Con- 1 cord and Lexington and Bunker Hill | lighting and dying in defense of the i truth that Taxation without Repre- | sentation is Tyranny guaranteed the
 privileges of American citizenship and | the loyalty of Nathan Hale and Israel l Putnam and Brother Jonathan Trum- 1 bull teach the ideals that should guide | us in the fUlfIlment of our patriotic l obligations to the Land of the Free | and the Home of the Brave"
 The noble spirit of Saucy Jack 1 Barry's mot for all the frigates of the l British navy would I sell my loyalty 1 to my country" ought to ring in the | reputation and everlasting dishonor 1 attached to the name of Benedict i Arnold are striking warnings to any
 man who seeks to sell out his cour- | try.
 | Who can think of the terrible suf- | ferings of the starving martyrs at Val | ley Forge and the generosity of men | like Robert Morris and Thomas F'itz- l simOns and DomOnic Lynch voIuntari- ] ly financing the campaigns of the l Revolutionary War, G[ the patriotic
 zeal of the learned Benjamin Franklin | and the saintIy Jesuit Bishop Carroll | journeying to France for the aid that
 made Yorktown possible, without be- ing reused to new sentiments of self sacrifice in behalf of our glorious country?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
Devotion to Flag andd Country.

The voice of American patriotism appeals to every one of US to study and practise the magnificent ideals that glOrifed FanueI Hall and Charter Oak and Liberty Bell and wrote the names of Adams and Hancock and Jefferson and Carroll high on the lists of American immortals. The com mands of national duty bind us in conscience to venerate and defend Americas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of U. s. A. with the loyalty and devotion that made George Washington first in war and first in peace and first in the hearts of his COuntrymen."
 The unfinching devotion to flag and country that made millions of boys in blue world heroes from '61 to '65, fighting and dying under Mcclellan and Grant and Sherman and Sheriden for the victorious defense of the noble ideals of the great emancipator, Abra- ham Lincoln, still burns in the heart of every American and guarantees Woodrow Wilson unanimous support |, in all that tends to the honor of the Star SDangIed Banner and the glory of the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
The Progress of Our Country.

Think of the wonderful progress of our country since the memorable sign ing Of the Declaration Of Independence, July 1, 176. In a few short years, as history goes, our population has in creased from 3 to 100 million and our dominion no longer limited to 13 poor, struggling Colonies along the Atlantic coast, embraces an empire of A8 states with a continental area of three million square miles from Plymouth Rock to the Golden Gate, and extends over millions of miles of island pos sessions in the adjacent oceans. The wealth of our mines and farms and factories and forests and fisheries is beyond computation. What was called 'The Wild and Woody West" 50 years ago is now the gTanary of the world. American ranches supply meat and hides and wool and countless by products for every country under the sun and the cotton and sugar crops of the sunny southland rule the mar kets of the world. Our rich oil wells and endless supplies of coal and iron and copper and lead and gold and sil- yer etc, make American natural re- sources the richest ever known.
 4 quarter of a million miles of ex- cellent railroads, thousands of lake and river and ocean steamships, miles upon miles of telegraph and telephone and MarcOni equipment with countless automobiles and flying machines, bring au sections of the nation into the closest daily communication, bind all solidly together and make our com merce rich beyond the dreams of avarice.
 American genius has developed tens of thousands of industries of interna- tional importance and American op- portunities have opened avenues of marvellous success to the poor of every land and crowned the Surveyor Of Va. and the Rail Splitter of H., and the School Master of Princeton with the sublime dignities of Presidency of the Mightiest Republic of History.
 Educational advantages are within the reach of all our boys and girls, and religion, free and unhampered has erected countless shrines of virtue and morality for the faithful of every creed. An era of business prosperity never equaled in this or any other country brings contentment to every poor mans hearth and embeishes every rich mans mansion while all around Us we find ten times ten thousand re- ninders that the Government of the People, for the People, and by the People" deserves the admiration and love and everlasting allegiance of the most chivalrous patriot.
 Obligations That Are Ours.
 How unbounded is our enthusiasm
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
DR. SHAHAN, SpeCEaRsG
or Diseases of the

BLOOD AND STOMACH.
 Rheumatism (incIuding Neuritisl, Skin Troubles, Bloody Sputun. Rum down Conditions, Premature Aging, Hardening of the Arteries Culture treatment only for Blood Diseases. Simple and reliable prevention of Ty- phoid, Rabies and Lockjaw.
 Hours: 10-11 a. m.; 2-4 and 7-s p. nn. No outside visits after p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
Women Made Fine Showing.
kninhts of coIumhus.

White Cross council, No. 13, Knights of Columbus. made a very creditable appearance, with POS members in line and headed by the Westerly Military band and was frequently applauded along the line of march for their sol-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

Charles B. Tuckey and son, Jesse, of Essex, were recent visitors in Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
Giuseppe GarbaIdi Society.

Another section worthy of special mention was that of the Giuseppe Gar baIdi society. They turned out in goodIy numbers and their appearance was most creditabIe to their leaders. They appeared in dark clothes, white hats, wore badges and boutonnieres of carnations and roses. The Italian Mutual Benefit society also mad a fine alTna "a Tlnn
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
The WiIIin7antfc Band.

The EIlls were headed by the Amer ican band, No. 43O, A. F. of M., of WiIlimantic. The bandsmen made a very military appearance in their con- tinentaI uniforms, of red coats, white trousers, high boots and caps with purple crowns.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
Movies of the Parade.

A film man took moving pictures of the parade on Washington street and Briadway for the Auditorium theatre. The theatre management had to se- cure a special permit to run their au- to over the line of march and the camera attracted considerable atten- ton from the crowds.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
Four Thousand inPreparednesS Parade
Demonsration-Patriotic Women Made Fine Showing Taftvle Turned Out Strong-United Polish Societies and Italians Had Big Delegations Exercises and Fireworks Features of Days Programme.

Thousands of visitors from all parts of eastern Connecticut ffocked to Nor wich on the Fourth for the big cele- bration which included an automobile parade and patriotic exercises in the morning, a preparedness parade in the afternoon and @ fireworks display in the evening.
 All day long the railroads ard troll ley cars poured visitors into Norwich. The trolleys from every direction brought people from nearer points than those reached by the railroads and there was a steady stream of au- tOmobiles, carriages and people on foot that never seemed to stop. Norwich was decked in bunting in honor of the day. Flags and banners were seen everywhere and practically every house had decorations more or less elaborate. The weather man favored Norwich with good weather during the day although it clouded up at while the mercury dropped a few de- grees below normal.
 The first number on the program happened at ' in the morning when ings about the city rang for fifteen minutes. They rang again at noon and for the last time at o'clock, both these being fifteen minute periods also.
 At g o'clock came the automobile pdIdQS ana at u IlG pdIIlOL4C du- dresses at Union square. At sharp the preparedness parade took place and the closing number on the pro gram took place at g in the evening when there was a fireworks display on Lanman's hill.
 Soon after noon the crowds began to gather in the center of the city to see the big preparedness parade. In the square they were packed four and five deep, while Main street, lower Washington street, Union square and Broadway hill were fairly jammed.
 The Line of March.
 The parade started at sharp 2 o'clock from Broadway. From there they pro ceeded to Burnham square, where they cOuntermarChed through Main street to and up Washington street, around Chelsea Parade, and down Broadway. In front of the court house they were reviewed by His Honor Mayor Allyn L. Brown and his invited guests.
 The parade formation was as fol- lows:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

According to new statistics relating to Connecticut, the states various in- dustries include nearly 10000 fac tories, with an invested capital of more than a third of a billion dollars, an annual output worth a like sum, and a payroll Of seven millions.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

It is mentioned by a Groton cor respondent that Mrs. Mary T. Storey, who has lived for 25 years in the house known as the Capt. Ellison house has gone to make her home with her daughter. Mrs. Charles Grey, of Thames street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
The Military Companies.
Traffic Rules Maintained.

The traffic rules were carried out to @ letter and there was practically no rade. The police were here there, and everywhere, and were given val uabIe assistance by the Boy Scouts who were stationed at various points along the line of march. A number of the scouts assisted in the parade by "a 7-T~yyiT7cr banners
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-30

100 straight targets. He seldom
drops below 80, and when he does he
begins to think his eyes are failing.
In this connection 1 recall a pas
sage at arms between McGTaw and
Emslie a few years ago. Emslie had
rendered a decision that displeased
U1cGraw. Most of the New York
players, and a good many of the Wis
itors, were taking part in the argu-
ment that followed. In a most ser
castle vein MCGraw remarked, "Tl
wager a hundred bucks that if a base
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-30

ball and a pumpkin were placed side
by side at second base and Emsle
stood at the plate he wouldn't be
able to tell the difference.
Possibly" was Emsie's quiet re-
ply, "but why not subject your entire
team to that test before picking on
me-" That broke up the argument
Emslie is so popular in ST. Thomas
that any time he goes out for stroll
down the main thOrOughfare he
blocks traffic, greeting his friends,
That is going some for an umpire.