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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
OBITUARY
Mrs. Jane Porter Rudd.

Mrs. Jane Porter Rudd of New York city. . resident of Norwich for many years, died on Nov. Sd in Wyoming N. r., where she had been visiting her daughter since the middle of July.
 To say that all who knew her loved her is to make a simple statement of fact. Her great warm heart, her per feet understanding of all human com plications, the wide mantle of her charity, and the sane radiance of her hun1or made her a perfect friend and companion in joy or sorrow. She had drunk deeply of 1ife's cup herself and never lost sight of the fact that living is difficult process for us all. This vision was expressed in a gracious comprehending sympathy which knew no 1imits in a chi1dlike pleasure in all life's pleasant things which kept her young to her last day, and in smiling patience toward the inevitable which had it's roots deep in the spirit. The last year of her life was one of spe- cial consecration and gratitude for spiritual guidance. As her life en- rfched the lives of those about her, Sd will her memory always be an in spiration to her children and her friends.
 Mrs. Rudd was the widow of George Allen Rudd, and is survived by two daughters, Eleanor and Rosei residing in Wyoming, N. Y., and in New York city. respectively, and two sons, De- Forest. of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Tracy, of Boston, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
Delegates to State Convention Pre- scented Interesting Reports of the Business Transacted.

A very we'll attended meeting of the Womans Christian Temperance union was held Monday afternoon at o'clock in the Bill block. The meeting was opened by the singing of A Saloonless Nation in 1920. Miss Harriet G. Cross, president of the union, presided and made a few remarks, commenting on the bright outlook for the prohibition movement, and she also spoke about the seven states which will today con- slider the liquor question at the polls. The scripture lesson was read from II Timothy 2: 15-26, and was followed hy prayer. The secretary, Mrs. H. F. Palmer, and the treasurer, Mrs. S. Howard Meade, read their , reports read from Mrs. T. A. Perkins, a for
 ner member. Mrs. Meade, superin- tendeilt of parlor meetings, read a let. ter from Mrs. J. B. Starkweather, who extended an invitation to the union to hold q meeting at her home. The union voted to hold a meeting there i'll the near future. It was voted to hold a food sale in the near future and Mrs. Charles A. Hagberg with a committee of ten was appointed to make arrangements and conduct the sale.
 In general, plans were discussed relative to the seasons work, and it was decided that the meetings be arr ranged by different ones each month. Mrs. Arthur F. Wyman, delegate to the state convention, which was held recently in Waterbury at the Second Congregational church, gave her re- port She said that the convention this year was especially attractive because of the extraordinary music
 Many of the delegates present were talented musicians. The New London County union flower mission depart ment sent more than half the money to the state organization during the past year. and the Canterbury union sent six Christmas boxes to the Old Soldiers home. The women were urged t oaid the American Seamarrs Friend society. Mrs. B. c. Scott, COG operat- ing with the missionary department, urged that this department do more temperance work, as the liquor traffic is intolerance to missionary work. Mrs. P1att, the secretary of the Loyal Temperance Legion, stated that there are 49 companies in the state, with an enrollrnent of over 2,030 members Dr. Vaieria Parker, field secretary of the Connecticut Society of ss Hygiene, spoke on the state reformatory bill
 In her address sine told of the need of farm colony for fallen women and she said that Connecticut is second in the list of paupefs and fourth in i'm morality. It was moved that the State W. c. T. U. stand back of this bill. .
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07

Hongkong reports a shortage ii carbonic acid gas.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
FUN NERALS.
Mary Shanski.

On Monday morning the funeral of Mary Shanski who died on November 8, was held from her late home, No. 10 Sherman street. Services were held at St Joseph's church and the bear CTS were John and Lawrence Banas, John Garbot and Joseph Barcher. Burial took place in St. Joseph's cem- etery.
 Undertaken Hourigan was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. Enoch G. Bidwell.
 The funeral of Abby A. Richards. widow of Enoch G. BidwelI was held from the home finer daughter, Mrs. Frank l.. Woodward of Lincoln av- enue, Monday afternoon with a large number of relatives and friends at tending, some coming from New Jer- sey, Danielson, New London and oth- CT places. Rev. Edward Worcester, pastor of the Broadway Congregation al church officiated and there were many beautiful flowers clustered about the casket. The honorary bearers were Gen. William A. Aiken, F. J. Leav- ems, Col. Charles w. Gale and John C. Averil. Burial took place in the Yantic cemetery where Rev. MT. Wor- cester read @ committal service.
 Undertakers Henry Allen and Son Co.,, were in charge of the funeral ar engagements. ..--
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
GIRLS, CLUB WHIST. Eleven Tables Were Played and Prixas We're Awarded tE1e Winners.

On Monday evening in Buckingham Memorial the Norwich Girls club held a whist of Il tables The prizes were awarded as follows: Ladies-First Miss Celeste Copeland, pictures: sec ond, Mrs. Dennis Bowen, writing pa per; consolation, Miss Elizabeth Voech, pocketbook. Gentlemen-First t
 Alfred Gnilbeault, umbrella: :ssa second Peter McKelyey, Handkerchief; conso- lation, Edward McNerney, candy. Re- treatments of cake and coffee. were served by the committee in charge which comprised Miss Ruth Brecken- ridge. chairman, Misses Pearl and Edna Robinson. Miss Ruth Beetham
 Miss Helen Way. Miss Eleanor Ben Jarnin. Miss Mabel Spencer; Miss Olga Haubt and Miss Ruth Smith. The club VIII hold their regular busirless session this evening iii their rooms in the Thayer building.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
BODY FOUND IN MILL POND
Believed Have Been in Water for Oyera Weekday be Ernest Smith, Missing From Hanover Boarding House for Two WeeLs-Gruesome Discovery Was Made by
 Two Young Men-No Indications of Foul Play. --
. bodv of an unidentified

The body of an unidentified man thought to be that Of Ernest Smith oi Hanover, was found Monday in a mill pond at Occum by two young men The medical examiner believes that tho body had been in the water for over a week. There were no indi- cations of foul play. Smith had ben missing from his boarding house foe two weeks. s#i2t
 The body was discovered about one o'clock by Louis GuiIment and Frank Berrard, employed by the Totoket mills, who were raking leaves from the iron gate which guards the wa ter wheels of the mill. The man was dressed in dark coat. gray sweat CT, and gray trousers. He is five feet eight and one-half inches in height
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and has gray hair and gray nous taches :.sl.=f5 yzss,gF
 Smith had been employed up te three weeks ago by H. E. German, on the state road construction. He boarded with family by the name of Rainzille and although they n1iss- ed Smith they took it for granted that he desired change in his board ing place and were not alarmed over his non appearance. As far as can be learned the man was single and leaves a sister in Hanover and inc in New London. About his person were found two dollars and ahalf in money, tobacco and aek knife. Cor oner Brown gave Undertaken George G. Grant permission to remove the body. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
WILL SELECT ASSISTANT
 COUNTY AGENT WEDNESDAY,
Directors to Consider Batch of APpIi- cations Received During Past Few Weeks,

At a meeting at 1 o'clock Wednes-
 day afternoon the directors of the New London County Improvement league will select an assistant to County Agent F. c. Warner. A batch of applications for the office have been received during the past few weeks. Other important business matters will be considered at the meeting Wednes- day. On Thursday in the town hall at Franklin will meet for the purpose of considering the organization of a pro ducers' association. This meeting is to be held at o'clock in the afternoon and will be conducted by County Agent Warner.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
Jolly Eiaht Whist Club.

The Jolly Eight Whist club met on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. V. Congdon where a pleas ant afternoon was passed. The priz- es were awarded as follows: White counters, first, Mrs. William H. Den ison: second, Mrs. Thomas Byrnes; red counters, first, Mrs. Chmarles Car penter; second, Mrs. R. " Congdon. Refreshments were served by tile hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
EIks to Hear Returns.

All Elks, members of the Norwich lodge and some from the surrounding lodges are planning to hear the cleo. tion returns this evening at the home where the committee in charge have made provisions for a speedy service aud excellent entertainment with re- treatments. -
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
Attended Sunday School Convention,

Misses Helen Boynton, Lena Daw-
 ley and Mrs. William Dawley return | ed Saturday from Hartford where they attended the State Sunday School convention as representatives
 from the Broadway Congregational Church Sunday School. William DaWley went to Hartford Saturday and brought the party back by auto mobile
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
DIED.

DIED. HoLMES-In this city, Nov. 5, Gladys Holmes, aged 6 months. DEMPSkI-In this city, Nov 6, Annie Dempski of 563 North Main street, aged A years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07

The polls in all districts will open at 5 o'clock this morning and remain oPet, in all districts until o'clock in the afternoon. ...-.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07

The polls in all districts will open at S o'clock this morning and remain open In all districts until o'clock in the afternoon. E..
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07
Auxiliary Directors Met.

The board of directors of the La dies auxiliary of the Y. M. c. A. met at the Association building at noon Monday and had lunch. The regular discussion took place and the auxil- iary will hold it's regular meeting to- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-07

Many ostriches in South Africa are matched in incubators.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10
THE CHICAGO CONVENTIONS.

The Republican and Progressive
national conventions were opened and
temporarily organized at Chicago on
Wednesday according to the plans
prepared by the national committees
of the two parties, but there is much
uncertainty as to what final action
will be taken by the gatherings.
Temporary Chairman Harding
keynote speech was well received by
the Republican convention, but there
was no unusual display of enthusiasm
in the Coliseum at any time during
the brief opening session.
The temporary roll as formed by
the Republican national committee
seated the two rival Louisiana dele
cations on half-votes, and this adj
justment will no doubt be confirmed
by the convention. S. A. Trufant
represents Louisiana on the resolu-
tons committee, Frank c. Labit is
the Louisiana member of the Gre
dentials committee, and Major Ar
mand Roman of New Orleans is the
new national committeeman from
this state.
Wednesdays representations point
ed to the nomination of Supreme JUS
tice Charles Hughes of New York for
president by the Republicans, with
prevalent uncertainty as to whether
the Progressives would indorse this
selection or renominate their 1912
ticket Roosevelt for president and
johnson of California for vice presi-
dent.
In the Progressive convention the
reference by Temporary Chairman
Raymond Robins to Theodore Roose-
Welt as ssthe first citizen of the world
started an outburst of enthusiasm
that continued without cessation for
an hour and thirty three minutes, thus
breaking the time-record for such
demonstrations, which is evidently
what the Rooseveltian delegates were
bent on accomplishing.
Pearl Wight Of New Orleans has
been reelected as Progressive nation
al committeeman for Louisiana, and
Congressman Whitmell P. Martin of
Thibodaux is the states representa-
tive on the resolutions committee of
the Progressive convention.
1t was not expected that either
convention would make nominations
until yesterday, and the leaders may
succeed in deferring action until to-
day in the hope that some common
ground may be reached that will
bring the two parties together.
Pc a -haoe}ar R,1v key
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10
THE GENTLE ART OF "DUCKING"

An amusing incident occurred In
the house of representatives at Ba-
ton Rouge, May 80, when resolution
introduced by Representative Cox OF
Natchitoches, condemning the prac-
tice of lobbying and declaring that
the house resented any such interior
ence. was under consideration. Al
ter a brief argument in favor OF the
proposition, Mr.. Cox moved its adj
option, and there was a decided pre-
nonderance of noes in the viva voce
vote.
The yeas and nays We're demanded
and on roll call the vote was an
nounced as "a yeas to 4 nays, max
ing it apparent that the members re-
sponsible for the vociferous chorus
Of negative votes had gracefully
"ducked" when it came to going on
record.
A shout of laughter greeted the
announcement of the vote, and while
everybody can appreciate the humor
of the situation, the sober-mlnded
citizen may be pardoned for wonder
| ing to what extent .'the gentle art OF
ducking'' is prevalent in matters OF
more serious legislative moment and
how many and how often members OF
the general assembly vote against
their real sentiments and convictions
because the record of their votes is
to be made public.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10
DECORATION DAY OBSERVED.
Memory of Departed Comrades Hon
ored by Civil War Veterans.

The memory Of the gallant heroes
of the Lost Cause who have answered
the final roll call was fttingly honor
ed by their surviving comrades last
Saturday, on the occasion of Confed-
crate decoration day. The cere-
monies were carried out under the
auspices Of Major Victor Maurin
Camp No. SO, u. G. ", and were in
augurated with a solemn requiem
mass at the Catholic church at 10
o'clock a. m. Rev. c. NJ. Chambon,
chaplain of the camp, was the cele-
brant, and preached an eloquent SER
mon on the true meaning OF the day,
and the marvellous qualities of pa
triotism and courage displayed by the
heroic sons of the south in the bitter
struggle of long ago. After the
church services the assembiage re-
paired to the veterans tomb in the
Catholic cemetery, where a brief adj
dress was made by Commander DEM
epnon Leblanc, and the names OF the
deceased members of the camp We're
read by Adjutant Edmund Maurin.
The tomb was decorated with flowers
and eyergreens, and the last resting
places of veterans in other portions of
the cemetery were visited and streWn
with these fragrant embiems OF love
and memory.
The assemblage then proceeded to
the courthouse, where memorial ex-
ercises were held. Adjutant Maurln
called the roll, which showed twenty
one members present. Commander
Leblanc called upon Hon. Edward N.
Pugh to preside, and Mr.. Pugh spoke
eloquently in accepting the honor.
Prayer was offered by Rev. r. Fl.
Prosser of the Episcopal church, as
sistant division chaplain. George S.
Guion, of Napoleonville, was intro
duced as orator of the day and deliv-
cred stirring address. He paid a
beautiful tribute to the memory of
the southland's heroes, and express
ed the undying love and veneration of
the present and future generations
for these noble wearers Of the grey.
Commander Leblanc made a few re-
marks and read his war record, and
Rev. Prosser closed the meeting with
benediction. Eleven sons Of veterans
were admitted as auxiliary members
of the camp. Judge Walter Guion
was among the prominent men pres
ent. Several members of Fred. N.
Ogden Camp, of Gonzales, were in
attendance.
After the speechmaking refresh
ments were served to the veterans by
committee of ladies headed by Mrs.
j. E. St. Martin, of upper Ascension,
and including Miss Leona Maurin,
Miss T. Landry, and others.
A number of automobiles had been
placed at the disposal Of the old SOL
diers by patriotic citizens, and this
courtesy contributed materially to
the degree Of success attending the
observance of the sacred day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10
cHILDREN,s DAY OBSERVED
Attractive Program, Rendered by 10.
cal Methodist Sunday School.

= 1,xx ,.,.r, r.,., ~,
me annual e'lilaIeh NJ a ~ sun.
OF the DonaidsonV ny Nies l1oo. ~ o 4he
day ssehooi was spfeseiissu No. 90
cnufch .ounaay iiloiiiins' .,s s.rzI, !
Inc meme o. tne& eA5l9lses se1a r,;ad
hiiig ualu1l' aIie' - 80.
out IN the 1olloWlng ofaef
Song, The children $ 1 t5
and professional, by the school. $.
Prayer by the pastor, closing with
the Lords prayerSin concert.
Doxology, sung by congfega lon. 6
Song, ''The Children,s Day by the
school
Recitation greeting, The Kings
Garden" Miss Vivian morgan az ),
Recitation. Butterfly Flowers, "
Jet Winter.
Recitation, The Forget-Me-Not,
Sarah Young.
Solo. sThe Flower Children, Grace
Lowrey.
Recitation, How Birds and FLOW
ers Pray" Edna Forrest.
Recitation, "The Fathers Care,
Melville Chapman.
Song, Birds and Butterflies, JET
Winter, Sarah Young, Ruth LoWrey
| and Edna Forrest.
Cradle roll service, with Sun,
bonnet Cradle Rollers March, and
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10
DEATH OF CHINA,s PRESIDENT

Yuan Shi Kai, president of the re-
public of China, died at Picking on
Tuesday last, presumably from an at
tack Of stomach trouble followed by
a nervous breakdown, though rumors
that he was a victim of poison have
been industriously circulated.
Lii Yuan Hung, vice president, took
the oath and assumed the duties OF
the presidency on Wednesday, and his
accession to the Office is expected TO
put an end to the insurrection in the
southern provinces that followed
Yuan Shi Kai's recent proclamation
of the establishment of an empire IN
lieu of the republic, a step which ne
soon recanted and revoked.
At meeting of the Chinese cabinet
Immediately after the death OF the
president, confidence was expressed
that the new government would en-:
| ioy the confidence of the people ano
| be able to maintain order, and this
encouraging representation seems te
| be justified by the condition of quiet
prevailing throughout the country or
| the heels of the demise of Yuan sh
Kai and the assumption Of the pres
idency by his constitutional successor
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10
Giants Close Successful Season.

Last Sunday the fast S. J. G. [.
Giants invaded Baton Rouge and de-
feated the strong st. Vincent's
Academy team of that city by the
one-sided score Of IA to 2. The Ba-
ton Rougeans were so confident of
victory that they were willing to Of
fer odds on the outcome of the game,
but it didn't take the Giants long to
convince them of their mistake. The
local boys played alright ball be-
hind L. Robert, who pitched a beau
tiful game, tanning nineteen Of the
Red Stick swatters. With this en-
counter the Giants closed the season
with a clean record of eight victories
and no defeats.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10
FESTIVAL PLANS COMPLETED
Committees Named to Conduct Big
Three-Day Catholic Fair.

Plans for the big festival to be
given in the Vega building next Sat
urday, Sunday and Monday, for the
benefit of the Catholic church debt
and repair fund, have been completed.
The following gentlemen compose the
general committee: Richard Melan-
con and Dir. Paul 7. Thibodaux,
church directors; R. J. Chauyln.
grand knight Of Ascension Council,
Knights Of Columbus; L. B. Mating
t ", John Schaff, C. FL. Landry, Sr.,
and Justillien Delatte.
Rev. C. M. Chambon viii call on
the merchants and business men OF
the town early next week to solicit
their cooperation.
The following ladies have already
begun to visit the residences:
DonaldsonviHe- Mesdames w. Ora
bert, D. d. Dalferes, T.. B. Mattingly,
John Delatte, w. d. Williams, John
| d. Hanson, Pat. Stakelum and G. G.
Weber, and Misses Jennie Duffel,
Louise Gaudin and J. A. Mollere.
Along Bayou Lafourche--M Misses
Gaudin.
Down the river-Mrs. Andre Wag-
genspack and Mrs. Louis Landry.
| Up the river-Mrs. John D. Ham
| son and Mrs. G. C. Weber.
Darrow-Misses Webre.
The management of the different
| booths and departments has been as
signed to district groups of ladies,
each headed by president, as fol-
lows:
Restaurant-Mrs. l.. B. Mattingly.
| Cake table-Miss Bella Landry.
Candy table-Mrs. Edward Schaff.
Ice cream table-Mrs. John De-
latte.
| Punch table-Mrs. Paul Leche.
Candy Wheel-Mrs. Charles Maui
| rim.
Fancy work and tonbola-Miss
Rita Comeaux.
japanese table-Miss Juanita Noel.
Partisan bazaar-Mrs. w. D. Will
liams.
Registering and souvenir table
| Miss Edna Dalferes.
| Flower table-Mrs. D. D. Dalferes.
| euro Misses Won Lotten.
Fish pond-Miss Beuiah Blum.
Toy table-Miss Bertha Webre.
| The festival has been extensively
advertised, and as the worthiness OF
the cause is generally recognized and
an unusual degree of interest is be-
| ing manifested in the affair, it is ex-
pected that the patronage will be lib
eral from start to finish and that a
gratifying measure Of success will be
achieved.
Everything will be in readiness by
Thursday, so as to allow the workers
q day Of rest before the opening OF
| the doors next Saturday noon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10
Destructive Storms.

A series of violent tornadoes swept
through portions of Arkansas, Mis-
sissippi and southern Missouri last
Monday, killing over 100 people, in
Turing about $50 more and infiicting
heavy property loss. At Jackson,
Miss, the damage totaled upwards OF
100000. Oak Ridge, La, suffered
a like visitation on the same day, and
every house in the town was damaged,
including the new courthouse in
course Of erection. Crops and build
ings in the surrounding country were
also greatly damaged.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10

Referring to the announcement
that ex-Gov. ]. Y. Sanders is can
didate for congress from the sixth
district, the Roseland Herald says
"Mr. Sanders is an able man ana we
believe the peer of any member OF
the present congress. His candidacy
win surely meet with favor with the
voters throughout the district"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10

Arthur A. Hammond, recently a
practicing lawyer at Jackson, Miss,
and previously pastor of the Midway
Baptist Church near Shreveport, shot
and killed himself in his room at the
Caddo Hotel, Shreveport, last Satur-
day. The deed was evidently due to
dependency over domestic troubles
which he attributed to the hostile in
fiuence of the family Of his wife, who
was Miss Grace Roach, daughter of a
prominent farmer of the Midway
neighborhood. Besides his wife and
her two children, Hammond leaves a
9-year-old daughter by former
marriage.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10

Hon. ]. B. Lancaster, of Coylngton,
Judge of the twenty-sixth judicial dis
trict court, died suddenly while sitting
in rocking chair on the porch Oh
the Hotel Burris at Frankllnton, May
80, after busy day in court. de
was So years old and leaves Wlfe,
five children. six sisters and three
brothers. III
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-10

The horrible butchery goes on at
yerdun with undated ferocity, sur
passing anything in previous war
history as to the sacriflee OF hunlal, ,
life and the mutilotion OF men. HOW
much longer the frightful and wicked
carnage is to continue none can lore
see. as neither side shows a sign OF
Welding.