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Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
RAISING TOMATO CROP
Important That Large stalky
Plants Be Used.
Weli-Prepared. Fertile Soil Is Neees-
sary and Transplant in Such Man.
nor as to Insure Minimum
Check in Growth.
(Ry N. EDGERToN. Michigan.,

(Ry N. EDGERToN. Michigan,
The tomato is essentially seed bed
plant. To secure long period of
ripening> the seed must be sown in
forcing beds several weeks in advance
of the time, when 1t may safely be set
in the open field. Our rule is from
eight to ten weeks.
To secure profitable crops in the
northern latitudes 1t is essential that
large stalky plants be used and that
they be set in a well.prepared, fertile
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08

and will. She literally felt these
forces. as actual emanations from the
strongest personality that had ever
impinged upon her own.
In the day of reaction, such consid
erations were bound to steal in as
single spies, each with certain con.
ISOLATION. not altogether innocent OF
comparisons But the battalion Of
Toye's virtues only marched on
Blanche when Martha came to her. ON
the little green rug of a lawn behind
the house. to say that MIR. Toye him.
self had called and was in the draw
ing-room.
Blanche stole up past the door. and
quickly made herself smarter than she
had ever done by day for Walter GAIA
let; at least she put on a "dressy"
blouse. her calling skirt (Which al.
ways looked new). and did what she
could to her hair. All this was only
because Mr.. Toye always came down
as if it were Mayfair. and it was rotten
to make people feel awkward II you
could help 1t. SO in sailed Blanche.
in her very best for the light of day.
to be followed as soon as possible by
the silver teapot. though she had just
had tea herself. And there stood Hi
ton Toye. chin blue and collar black,
his trousers all knees and creases. ex..
actly as he had jumped out Of the boat
train.
Il guess I'm not fit to speak TO you.
he said, but that's just what I've
come to do-for the third time!
"Oh, Mr.. Toye!" cried Blanche.
really frightened by the face that
made his meaning clear. 1t relaxed
little as she shra..k involuntarily.
but the compassion in his eyes and
mouth did not lessen their steady de.
termination. ~
II didn't have time to make myself
presentable." he explained. u thought
you wouldn't have me waste moment
If you understood the situation
want you to promise to marry me
right now" .a, -.
Blanche began to breathe again.
Evidently he was on the eve OF yet an
other of his Journeys, probably back
to America and he wanted to go over
engaged; at first she had thought he
had bad news to break 10 her but this
was no worse than she had heard be-
fore. Only II was more difficult to
cope with him: everything was differ
ent. and he SO much more pressing
and precipitate. She had never met
this Hilton Toye before. Yes: she
was distinctly frightened by him. But
In a minute she had ceased to be
frightened of herself: she knew her
own mind once more and spoke 1t
much as he had spoken his. quite COM
passionately. but Just as tersely to
the point,
"One moment" he interrupted. 4
said nothing about my feelings. be-
cause they're a kind of stale PROPOSE
ton by this time: but for forms sake
l may state there's no Change there.
except in the only direction l. guess a
persons feelings are liable to change
/ toward you, Miss Blanche! I'm aworse
case than. ever. II that makes any DIFF
ference" -.
Blanche shook her yellow head.
Nothing can" she said. There must
be NO possible mistake about It this
time, because / wsmt you to be very
good and never .aak me again.
CTo BE cONrrNuED9 ~
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
FRENzlEp FINANCE.

The antiprohibitionfst's revenue ar
gument is illustrated by the following
story: A gentleman farmer, who
bought a pig for $27. sold it for
$3.50 after feeding 1t 40 bushels of
grain at q dollar a bushel.
II made $3.50 out Of that Pig he
chuckled.
But how about the forty bushels Of
grain at dollar a bushel that you fed
him?' queried friend. = sss
"Oh. WELL" was the. compliment re-
ply. II didn't expect to make any.
thing on the grain" ls'
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08

menace to grain, in the districts where
the experiments were made. On the
other hand, it's being resident the
year round makes 1t a valuable asset
Is destroyer Of alternating insects,
especially the alfalfa weevil Without
doubt, the meadow lark should receive
the fullest protection.
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
STANDPOINT OF BUSINESS.

BOOZE-A VITAL QUESTION.
Alcohol as a food Is a joke and q rather
bad joke at that.
II guarantees to do these things:
Make YOU lose BALANCE
Make you lose NERVE
Make you lose EMPLOYMENT
Make you lose MONEY s.-.vp.
Make you lose FRIENDS 1a5-
Make you lose FAMILY
Make you lose SELF-CONFIDENCE
Make you lose COURAGE
Make you lose HEALTH t+Gt
Make you lose LIFE ....
TIJATsC All.
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
PUBLIC HEALTH,

The prevention Of disease Is, the
most notable. contribution OF the pres
ent generation to civilization. The
discontinuance of the use of alcohol
will mark a greater advance in public
health protection than anything since
the application Of our knowledge of
the bacterial origination of disease
Dr. Haven Emerson. Commissioner Of
Health of New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
Windham County
EAST WOODSTOCK
Equal Franchise League Addressed by Miss Pierson-Birthday of Mrs. A. M GiIdersIeeve Celebrated.

Calvin Arnold has been spending a few days with his niece, Mrs. L. H. Linderman. s.lI
 A meeting of the Equal Franchise League was held Wednesday after noon with Mrs. Francis Johnstone. Miss Emily P:erson, state organizer, was present and addressed the mem bers.
 Missionary and Birthday Meeting.
 A missionary meeting was held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. S. May. The topic was Home Missions, and in charge of Mrs. WetherelI, as- sisted by Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Ezra May. A pleasant social hour followed. The hostess mother, Mrs. A. M. Gill; dersleeve, celebrated her 18th birthday and the ladies presented her a hand some boquet of chrvsanthemums Chicken sandwiches, wafers, cake and tea were served. A handsome birth day cake made by Miss Mildred May was on the table.
 Clubs Social Evening.
 A meeting Of tine Community Club was held Wednesday evening with a program of music and readings in charge of Mrs. Brink and Miss Witter and whist and dancing followed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
SOUTH KnLINGLY
A. A. TiIIinghast Disposes of Cattle
 MIkmen After Better Prices.

A. A. Tillinghast disposed of his herd of S5 cattle at auction Wednes day. MT. Tillinghast has been in the cattle business for 35 years without a real vacation. He is planning to take trip through the south as soon as arrangements can be made.
 The supper held by the Willing Workers in the parlors of Westfield Congregational church, Danielson, net ted them goodiy sum. The supper was in charge of Mrs. Edmund Good ness and Mrs. Henry Spaulding.
 Earl Phillips Is driving team for F. B. Shippee.
 Hugh Bain of Providence was re- gently entertained on a hunting trip by A. A. Jacques.
 Misses Elizabeth and Phebe Barber of P1ainf1eld and MT. and Mrs A. E.. Hall spent Sunday with relatives in Putnam.
 Miikmen Meet.
 The milkmen held a meeting va Danielson Monday evening to make further plans toward securing a bet ter price for their milk
 Miss Neva Barlow and Mrs. c. R. Barlow were visitors with Mrs F. H. Coffey Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
WESTMINS 5ER
Communion Sunday Services-Variety Supper Followed by Musie-NearIy S16 Sent for Armenian Syrian Re- lief,

The communion service with it's re- ceptlon or new members took the time or the morning service Sunday The pastor gave Bible reading, with loaVes and the two small fishes, and Chrlsts teaching concerning the Bread of Life.
 Variety Supper.
 Last Friday evening the westmin- ster Ladies' Aid Society gave a variety supper of chicken. and other good things, at the parsonage About fifty attended. Miss Johnson of Hartford added much pleasure to the evening by her songs, rendered with absolute ease, simplicity and uncbtrusiye technique and therefore most heartily enjoyed. The supper was planned and served with less than a weeks notice. financially the supper was a success and enjoyed by all present.
 Tuesday afternoon, the Ladies' Aid Society met in their room at the par sonage for work and a social hour Fewer than usual attended but all had delightful time.
 Will Attend Convention,
 Next week the pastor and his wife plan to attend the annual meeting of the Congregational churches of Con necticut to be held in New Britain. Deacon Charles Barstow is the other delegate
 On account of the funeral of Mrs, Button, of Black Hill, the regular meeting of the w c. T. U. was changed from Wednesday to Friday. to meet with Miss Jones in the Can terbury Green parsonage.
 Armenia Syrian Relief.
 Between fifteen and sixteen dollars was the amount sent from Westmin- ster for the Armenian and Syrian re- lief in response to the presidents proclamation issued in response to a request from both houses of Congress.
 Jack Rosenzweig and James Coul- ter spent Saturday in Norwich.
 Miss Ethel Newton Is spending Sat- urday and Sunday with her mother Bill Newton and Pete Blaine have given up work at the Phillips saw mill.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
New London County
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Hat tie Robinson-sueeessful Annual Meeting of Norwich c. E. Union.

Miss Alice Bishop of Bozrah spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. O. l.. Pultx.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Clark and MT. and Mrs. James Clarke, of Liberty Hill spent Sunday with Mrs. Myron Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sweet of Nor folk are with the formers mother, Mrs Mary Sweet. where they are to reside for the winter. :, Mrs. James Pendle.on was recent visitor with her niece, Mrs. Harold s. Maiiie of Windham.
 Mrs. Mary Brown and Miss Mabel Lew were in Norwich, Monday.
 Patient at Hackus Hospital.
 Joseph Badger was taken Monday to the Baclus Hospital, Norwich, suf fering from a severe illness.
 Surprised on Birthday. Thursday afternoon Mrs. E. L. Dan ielson gave surprise birthday party for Miss Hattie Robison, who is spending the winter there. Many friends called between two and five. Miss Robinson had many pretty gifts. Mrs. Louis Taylor is visiting her sister, Mrs. Johnson of Moosup.
 MT. and Mrs. Avery returned to Vernon this week, after spending the summer with local friends and rela- Dan Tucker of Columbia was call- CT in town Monday. t.
 Mrs. '. E. Burgess has been spend ing a week with her grandmother, Mrs. Bogue of Yantic.
 Mrs. H. M. Peck and Mrs. c. M. Geer spent Tuesday with Mrs. John Tracy of Franklin.
 MT. and Mrs. Myron J. Hoxie were in Norwich. Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. E. A. Hoxie and MT. and Mrs. Albert c. Hoxie were callers on MT. and Mrs. M. D. Whitaker of Danielson, Wednesday.
 Attended Social. A number from this place attended the mystery social held at W. T. Cur ry's in Goshen Wednesday evening.
 Charles H. Abell of New Britain and John Abell of New York were recent visitors with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. c. J. Abell. Many motored to Norwich Tuesday evening waiting to hear the election returns.
 Mrs. Mary Brown and Miss Mabel lev were in Norwich, Monday.
 cssE. Union Meeting.
 The annual meeting of the Norwich c. E. union was held at the Congre- gational church Saturday and was largely attended. The church was prettily decorated with chrysanthe- mums, while back of the pulpit was the c. B. symbol of white flowers and B:30 with the program of exercises as given in The Bulletin Monday. A splendid supper of baked beans, sal ads, biscuits, beef loaf, pie, cake and coffee was served with traditional Lebanon hospitality.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
NORTH LIME

Mrs. Hassel of New York is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Albion Holmes.
 Rtv. Francis Purvis attended the fu- neral of Sodowick Brockaway at Broadway Sunday.
 Mrs. Eva Tucker is visiting at War ren Rogers.
 Mrs. William Sisson and Miss Dor othy Sisson were callers at Walter Gillettes in East EIaddam, Tuesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. M. Sisson, Jr., Mir and Mrs N. s. Strong. motored to New London MGSSday evening.
 Mrs. Katie Jewett, Miss Etta Wood ruff, Mrs. G. H. Strong and Mrs. W M. sisson, IT,. were guests of Mrs William Sisson, Monday.
 Miss Lizzie Warren was a recent guest of her brother, J. Raymond Warren.
 Curtis Rogers of New London visit ed at Warren Rogers the first of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
BROOKLYN
Women's Club Hears Paper on Better
 New EneIand-Heavy Vote PoIIed.

Mrs. William H. Clewes has re- turned from a visit with friends and relatives in Providence.
 MT. and Mrs. Riley B. Witter and Miss Helen l.. Witter were in Prov1- dence Friday.
 Mrs. S. I. Frink has been making a visit with MT. F'rink's sister and hus- band at their summer cottage a little out from Boston. ---s.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Sapulding had for guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Howard Spalding of Norwich. They also had recently Misses Ruth Spald- ing and Dorothy Peckham of Norwich as visitors for a few days.
 Miss Ethel Avery who is in the ern- ploy of Mrs. F. A. Spalding has been obliged to go to her home in Hampton having severe cold.
 Women's Club Meet
 The Women's club of Brooklyn met Monday afternoon Mrs. Hugh Mason, the hostess reading a paper upon Bet ter New England" Miss Marion Pike has gone to Hampstead, L. l., where she Is employed.
 Charles Edwin Blake was with his parents over Sunday having a friend with him, returning to Hartford Sum day afternoon by automobile.
 Carol Lawton spent Sunday at his home here remaining till after the polls were open Tuesday in order to vote.
 Heavy Vote Rolled. s-
 There was a heavy vote cast Tues day and the democratic ticket led by a few votes. Oscar F. Atwood won out
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
For Croup.-Mofhers-- AltOays Keep tl.is Handy

The day of the Group scare is over Tor those parents who wisely keep Lclsy's Honey and Tar Compound in ths home ready for instant use.
 ". o. Allen. Poseley. Mo, writes: "1 have raised family or four children Compound with all of them: find it & xne pest crou2 1 am1 c9ugn d medfcine 1T e ! eight or ten years. and can recommend
 If toward nightfaIl the little ones xToW hoarse or croupy, if their breath 3ng becomes wheeSy and stuffy. give them F'oley's Honey and Tar Compound promptly and 1t will ward off an attack of croup.
 If you aro awakened by the hoarse brnssy cough that means cxoup, give Toieys Honey and Tar Compound at OncA. It will ease the little sufferers quickly, cut the thick choking phlegms and soon they will have easy breathing ;nd f psaSSsraa Sassx auiss nssr iIsep as ssscaa.
 Iss & osgood co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
NORTH STERLING
John Potter, a Former Local Resident,
 Dies at PIainfieId.

John Potter, formerly of this place, died at hIs home ill Plainfield from a complication of diseases. He had been confined to his home for a long time and had been great sufferer. His funeral was held Thursday of last week from the church in Plainfield. Burial in the family lot at Oneco. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
 Theodore White spent Sunday in Providence.
 Mir and Mrs. Henry Clark and Mrs. l. Hough of Providence spent Sunday at F. O.. Plummer's.
 Mrs. Frank Corey visited relatives in Commitment, R. l., Sunday.
 Fred Cherley was in Newport last week.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Corey motored to Providence Sunday.
 Josiah Owens has been on jury duty the past week in Willimantic.
 Edward Bixley made a hurried visit here last week, driving his new six cylinder car, which he stored here for the winter.
 Mrs. Marion Brown has been visiting friends in E1mville.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11

Mrs. James M. Potter and Mrs. Har- mon l.. Perkins were delegates from the local auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the M. E. church at the general conference on the Federal Street Methodist church, New London. Wednesday and Thurs day.
 Rev. James M. Potter spoke from Genesis, 25:31, in the M. E. church on Sunday morning, the theme being Sell Me Thy Birthright At the offertory the World Unseen was sung as a duet chorus. At the Epworth League ser vice Sunday evening the pastor, Rev. MT. Potter had for his topic. On a Still Hunt for Souls. Special music was Open My Eyes, sung by a mixed quar- tette and another selection, Tenderly Pleading Still. by a ladies' quartette.
 Rogers Cottage Closed.
 Mrs. Joab Rogers closed her cottage in the village where she has spent the summer and went to Hartford Satur- day for the winter.
 Miss Winnie Turner of Montville, spent the weekend in the village with her relatives. MT. and Mrs. Edward H. Latimer and Miss Sarah T. Lati- mer. M % AZ
 Mrs. Byron Maynard of Anthony. R. T., was recent guest of Mrs. Emma Bennett Of this place and Mrs. P. D. Norman of Allyn's Point
 Leave Davis Cottage.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Miller and lit tie son Of Pennsylvania have taken the Davis cottage for the winter. MT. Miller is connected with the subma- rine base. Mrs. John F. Parker of Norwich was caller at the home of MT. and Mrs. Edward H. Latimer recently.
 Leave for Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Nathan F. Gibbs have closed their home here and have gone to their Norwich home for the winter.
 Builds Bungalow.
 Charles H. Brown of Norwich has had small bungalow completed on the river and village on the site of the cottage burned last spring.
 Percy Norman of the steamer Rich ard Peck is spending his annual va cation at the home of his mother, Mrs. P. l.. Norman at Allyn'ss Point.
 Rev. James M. Potter was called to Providence by the illness and death of a relative Tuesday.
 ' Attended Auction.
 Mrs. Fred Richards of Norwich and Miss Alice Satterlee of the village at- tended the auction sale of ancient fur niture at the William Park farm in the Long Cove district Wednesday.
 Mrs. Irving Poppe of Groton was a guest of her aunt, Mrs. Charles H ComstoclS Wednesday.
 The Bible study class. under the di- rection of Rev. Ala s. Bush, held in the vestry Wednesday evening, was largely attended. The Gospel of St Mark is the study.
 Delegates Report.
 At the Sunday school board meet ing at the close of the study hour the delegatCs to the recent State Sunday School convention in Hartford, Mrs James M. Potter and Mrs Fanny A Molthrop, with CourtIand F. Colvet superintendent of the Sunday school made their reports.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
FUN ERAl-.
Mrs. Lyman Button.

The funeral services of Mrs. Helen Button, widow of Lyman Button of Westminster in Canterbury, were held Wednesday at n a. m.. at the homo fa aroHn nsf Sea M Mni M. gsfeon was Susan Helen Smith. daughter of Capt. Walter and Susanna Lyon Smith. She was born Feb. 19, 1889, in the old Walter Smith house at Gay Head. In 1863 she married Lyman early life she joined the East Main street Methodist church. of Norwich. transferring her membership later to the Allen street Methodist church of New Bedford. She was buried in the old Winchester cemetery where were also buried her husband, her father and mother, her grandparents and great grandparents. It was especially fitting that at the grave there should
 be sung the beautiful old hymn Gathering Home. sung also eight years ago at her husbands funeral.
 The singers were MT. and Mrs. Hart Golf, and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, life
 long friends and neighbors.
 Mrs. Button was woman of mark ed honesty and uprightness of char acter, cheery of disposition and with keen sense of humor which never de- serted her throughout a long and wearing illness. She is survived by one brother, Columbus Smith of Can- terbury, sister, Mrs. Charles Pellett of Danielson, a daughter, Mrs. H, Beecher Brown and four grandchildren
 Ralph, Roger, Stanley and Helen Brown of Black Hill. Services at the house and grave were conducted by
 Rev. M. H. James of Canterbury Green.
 Brief Local Notes, Mrs. Thomas Moore of Black Hill visited in Boston this week. Mrs. Truemans Hart has been a suf-
 ferer from septic hand but it is much improved. Mrs. Tuter is assist ing in that household
 Mrs. Laura Hicks has been more seriously 4iH since last week but is
 more comfortable
 Thursday of last week Albert Saf-
 ford was seriously hurt while leading
 young horse that became frightened at an automobile
 MT. and Mrs. Horace Brown of Wor- cester were in town Wednesday on account of the funeral of Mrs. Helen Button.
 Mrs Burr left Thursday for a stay in Mansfield
 Mrs. Wainwright and sons, of Gov ener, N. r., will spend the winter with her mother, Mrs. Thad Wilson.
 Lewis Lyman is painting Grange Hall. Mrs. Everett E. Brown of Ponafret is visiting her mother, Mrs F. c. C.. 1 Smith of Black Hill. s.--,.-s
 Edith and Florence Exley spent the weekend at the home of Nathan Fx-
 ley, Miss Farrow of Putnam and
 Master Raymond Williams of Wood | stock were guests of Edith Exley. -Ss Lewis Lyons has recently plrcha sed l Q car.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11

day carrying voters to and from the polls.
 The postmaster from Putnam, with an inspector, was in town Friday of last week, which looks as if there was to be an R. F. D. route started at an early date.
 Temperance Day.
 Temperance day, which was to have been observed Nov. 1, has been post poned until Nov. 19. Allen Benson was in Webster Thurs day.
 MT. Houston, who lives on the Ern- erson place, is to move to Wllsonville soon.
 Annie Robbins has been visiting her sister in Worcester for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
VOLUNrOWN
Good Attendance at Clam chowder
 supper-Town Goes Republican by
 Large Mapority.

supper-Town Goes Republican by
 Large Mapority.
 The, clam chowder supper served in the chapel last Tuesday evening by the ladies of the church was well at tended
 Miss Annie Gardiner led the B. Y. P. D. service last Sunday evening.
 Elected Representative.
 Captain c. W. Chatfield, the repub- ncan candidate for representative was elected by a large majority. Miss Christina Briggs of Hilton Seminary is visiting at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. George T. Briggs.
 MT. and Mrs. William Banon of Bosto were recent visitors with rela- tfves here.
 s. B. Sweet was at his home here last Tuesday.
 William Jordan Jr., has gone ito Rockland, R. l., where he is employed.
 The pictures which were shown here last Saturday evening were greatly liked by the large audience present, aJeese Jordan left Wednesday to work in Attleboro, Mass
 Voluntown went Republican by a large majority.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Henry Vroom visited in Putnam over Monday and Tuesday.
 Mrs. R. O. Briggs has returned to New Haven, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. O. A. Hiscox.
 Mrs. Etta Bartlett of Putnam spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Allen w. Kenyon.
 Miss H. P. Slingsby is visiting in Putnam.
 The harvest supper at Mrs. Henry Burdens Thursday evening was large ly attended.
 Miss J. Louise Kenyon is visiting friends in town.
 Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Culpin of willi- mantle were at Allen W. Kenyon's Thursday, making the trip in their new car.
 Herman J. Fersenheim has returned from a visit in Boston,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-11
CHAPLIN
Results of Election-Meeting of Ladies'
 Aid Society at Home of Mrs. Perry.

The election Tuesday was very quiet. FIfty-one republican ballots were cast and fifteen democratic bal lots. Charles B. Russ was elected re- publican representative without any opposition as was also the judge of probate Clarence E. Chester. Justices of the peace: Clarence E. Chester, Arthur Williams, Frank Lummis.
 MT. Hermon A. Darling and sister are to occupy the George B. Howard place this winter, while MT, and Mrs. Howard are away Mr. Darling is making repairs to his place nearby, before occupying 1t later.
 Entertained by Mrs. Perry.
 The Lsdtes' Aid Society met with Mrs. Perry Wednesday afternoon. There was a good attendance. Mrs. Perry served cake, coffee, cookies and ice cream
 Rev. H. B. Goodsell, of South Kill ingly, preached again last Sunday and also gave short sermon at The meet ing of the Y. F. c. E. in the evening