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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
Estate Of Laura Z. Lewis. Deceased
HEARING CLAIMS


STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Probate Court
for the County of Cratiot
At "a session Of said court. held at the Pro-
bate Office in the Village of ithaca In said
county. on the 9th day of November. 1916.
Present. j. Lee Potts. Judge.
In the Matter of the Estate of Laura Il.
Lewis. Deceased.
The above estate having been admitted TO
Probate and H. G. Moore of Alma. Michigan,
appointed administrator with will annexed
thereof
II is ordered that four months from this
date be allowed for creditors TO present their
claims against said estate and that such
claims will be heard by said court on Wednes-
day. the 18th day of March. next. at ten o'clock
in the forenoon.
IL is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given by publication of this order
for three successive weeks previous to said
day OF hearing, in the Alma Record. a news
paper printed and circulated in said county
A true copy. j. LEE POTTS,
Attest Judge Of Probate
Madge f. Barnes.
Register of Probate. 64-4t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30

Al a REGULAR session OF said Court held ia
the Court House. la the Village OF Ithaca
ia said County, on the 9th day or Noyembes
D. 1916;
Present The Hon Kelly 5 Scarf. Circuit
JUDGE
Levi H. MURRAY. Jesse Murray and Edith
MURRAY. the above named plaintiffs having
ticd III said court duly verified Bill Ok
Complaint AGAINST the above named and un-
ieirea defendants. and which said suit in
wolves tho titlo to the southeast quarter az
tho northwest quarter Of sectiou twenty-nin.,
in township nine north of range one west.
Michigan. except ten acres out Of the north
east corner thereof. and is brought 10 quiet
the title thereto
And it satisfactorily appearing 20 the Court
from aid verified bill Of complaint that thc
said Edward G.. Bement. one OF said defeu-
dant. Is nst residents Of the State of Mich.-
gan. but does reside in Windsor Dominion OF
C0ur. that diiigent search and inquiry have
or whereabouts Of Elhanan Curtis. John
sra rard Charley T. Stratcn. and Clorrinda
q Sceey. the above named defendant and of
eaci If them. and u i not known and cannot
BE- ascertsined whether they or any Of them are
living. or dead or where they any 81 them
may reside II living. or whether they or any 81
thorn have personal representative or heirs
living. o. where they some Of them my
reside. or whether the title interest CLAIM
or possible right OF said defendants an o. 20
said land mas been disposed Of by will
anc that the names OF the persons who are
included a. defendants in said suit without
being named cannot BE- ascertaned after sucn
search and inquiry
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
Estate of John =. lime.
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION

STATE or MICHIGAN. The Probate Court
Tor the County. of Gratiot.
Al session oi said Court, held at the Pro-
bat, Office in the Village 81 Ithaca IN said
County. On the 25th day a. October 1916
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30

Popular Msehsnies offers no premiums;
doss not Join in CLUBBING offers" and
smotoys no solicitors 10 secure sub,c,i,,.,o,
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20

ESTATE of Watson J. Hall, late of Sharon, in the Probate District of Sharon, deceased.
 At a Court of Probate holden at Sharon on the 18th day of July, 1916. Present, Frank W. Dakin, Judge.
 Frank w. Hall, of 3O8 Winthrop Avenue. New Haven. Connecticut, ap- peared in Court and moved that letters of administration be granted on said estate to him the said Frank W. Hall as per written application on file, and it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office, in said Sharon, on the first day of August 1916. at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing a copy of this order in some newspaper printed in this County and having a circulation in this dis. trict and by posting copy on the pub- lie sign post in the said town, at least five days previous to said date of hear ing, and return make to this court.
 Attest, Frank W. Dakin, Judge.
 Certified from record.
 Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20


 tenn.
 prices prevent any large waste of prod. uce while the wealthier portion of our population offers an excellent market for the highest grade goods which the farmers can produce.
 Rhode Island today has the hest of markets near which are located cheap lands, which if properly developed will produce a wide diversity of farm prod ucts selling for a higher price per acre than the farm crops in any other sec tion of the country"
 Conditions In Connecticut.
 Tn his article on Connecticut agricul. ture, pr. Jarvis remarks that "it seems remarkable that it should be necessary to call attention to the agricultural op. portunitieS of section where Ameri. can agriculture had its birth. Agricul. ture was a profitable industry in Con. necticut long before the great grain and meat producing sections of the middle west and the great fruit grow. ing sections of the Pacific coast were known. During the years following the Civil War and during the period of railway extension through the western sections, people were attracted lSy the cheap fertile lands. At that time there was a real attraction, but that condi. tion no longer exists, for the free land has all been acquired and land values have risen to such an extent that set. tiers are now attracted to the east. The once fertile soils of the west ard gradually becoming depleted of their natural fertility and the time has come when the western farmer must consid. CT the matter of replenishing his soil. The balance of favor is now swinging toward the east. The westerner finds it more difficult every year to compete with the eastern farmer. who is right at the door of the best American mar. ketS and who is within few hou:'s' run of the best exporting points.
 Connecticut has favorable climatic conditions and available lands. The average value per acre of farm land in f910. according to the Census report was $33.03. There is n population of over 1OOG.OO0, and the transportation facilities of the great markets are un- equaled in any section of the country. Connecticut is pre-eminently fruit growing state. There are hundreds of successful fruit growers within her borders. and the excellence of the ap. pies and peaches grown in this state is just beginning to receive due appre-
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20
Many Uses For Air.

Some of the latest uses to which compressed air is being put are de scribed by Harry Franklin Porter in the Factory. Among these are keeping cutting tools cool while working, blow ing dirt and dust from machinery. re- moving lint from textile mills, raising the nap on heavy fabrics. finishing silk ribbons. polishing metal, forcing the water out of boiler tubes. testing pip ing for leaks. drying newly coopered barrels. drying yarn after dyeing, mix ing paints and varnisheS. blowing fac tory whistles. making a room fly proof by a current of rushing air at the en- trance. through which no winged thing can pass, and driving machine screws and nuts.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20

citation from the consumer. Truck gar dening and the raising Of small fruits are two of the most profitable indus tries that have been developed, and enormous profits are being made per acre by those who have seen the oppor- tunity and have taken advantage of 1t. Tobacco is also one of the large crops, and there are some 17.O00 acres de- voted to this crop alone yielding over 2S,000,000 pounds yearly.
 The booklet, copies of which may he obtained from the Industrial Bureau of the New Haven Railroad, Boston, is an absorbing story of the possibili. ties awaiting the investor in the agri- cultural resources of the southern New England section. It contains forty pages and has over twenty-five illus trations of actual results attained in southern New England.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20

serve our soil rcSoGrccS and make the most of our a%ricultural advantages"
 Possibilities In Rhode Island.
 Professor ACa:nS brings ont some very pertinrnt i!ctS in his article on the possibilities sor agrirrltura! Grvel- Upment in Rhode Island. This state K the most deusc!y populated state in the nation. a;.d as such offers un- eXcelled opportunities for marketing agricultural products. In common with other New England states. RhoGe Island has higher yield per acre of corn than any other section of the country, and yet there iS great field for improvement in yield. There are ideal opportunities ill poultry farm ing. According to the figures from the of fowls per capita in the country was 3.2, while in Rhode Island the number was only 0.75 of fowl Pro lessor Adams states:
 At the present time there is no section of the country which offers Il greater diversity of opportunity for the development of n profitable agri- cultural enterprise than does the state of Rhode Island. No other section of the country offers more diversified markets than arc to be found within her borders. The manufacturing com munities which are always ready 10 consume the bulk of the crops at good
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20
when 1reat men meer.

Joseph JcfrcrS"n was wont to tell about meeting modest looking G:;A in New Yor,: hCtcl who saiI he h3d seen the d tor with pleasure ill a per formance at WaSh.;.-t0n. "e~crsOI smiled and asked ;le gent.e@an's name. Grant" Was t4c reply. t was the eX-preSidcnt. JefIerson's embar- rassment was intense. but not more acute than that of famous fellow ac- tor, Booth. when he asked Tennyson for his autograph with a verse and on TennysOn's inquiring what the verse should be answered, Prom The Brook or The Bridge" Booth then realized that he had asked for verse from one of LongfellOw's pOems.-Harper's.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20
LEGAL NOTICES

Women attendants. IS to 35 years, to apply to be placed on eligible lists for appointment at Lakeville School and Mansfield Colony: $23 per month at start, with board room and laundry, and routine increase.
 These lists will also be furnished Hospitals for Insane.
 Graduate and practical nurses are in demand at State Tuberculosis Sana- toriums. Send for blanks and get in line. No expense.
 State Civil ServIce Commission, Capi-
 tol, Hartford. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20
No Scoidind.

Jimmie had a scolding wife, but was never willing to admit it.
 Now, Jimmie" said a fellow work man one day doesn't your wife really scold sometimes?
 Well" replied Jimmie reluctantly, "she doesn't really scold, but she does argue sometimes so that you could hear her a mile away."-New York Times
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20

in any other part of the western world of the same area. Summed up, the manifold opportunities for the agricul- turist in southern New England are: CD cheap land, including buildings; (2l productive land, (3) plenty of moisture. (A cheap lime. CJ) long seaSon. 6l more than 5.000,000 persons cOmpriS. ing a large consuming urban pOpuia- tion. creating the best produce markets in the world: CD markets within few hours of the most distant point of pro ductiOn, (Sl state roads. hundreds of steam and electric freight and paSSen- ger trains each day, water tranSpOrta- tiOn; 0J excellent banking facilities. 0Ol the best of educational and social advantages.
 Massachusetts Opportunities.
 In his article on Massachusetts Mir. Hurd presents some estimates, ob tained from reliable sources, showing the difference between the amount of food products produced and consumed within the borders of the Common wealth of Massachusetts. In eggs and poultry the annual consumption amounts to about $25,000,000, while the production is only $5000,000, or 20 per cent. of the amount consumed. There are thousands of acres of land adapted to poultry raising, particularly in the central and southeastern sec tions of the state that can be pur- chased at from $10 to $30 per acre.
 We produce about $S,000,000 of vegetables annually" writes MT. Hurd, "and consume fully S12,000,000. Hun dreds of carloads of these products come from California and the South. These are even brought here during the growing season in this region. It is not uncommon for market garden CTS to receive from $500 to $1,000 an acre for their products. We are told that there are 10000 acres of unim- proved, yet improvable land, which are not yielding anything of value at the present time. Much of this land is admirably adapted to the growing of vegetables and should be developed and used.'
 ''The significant thing about Massa- chusetts agriculture,' Mir. Hurd points out, lis that none of our markets are supplied with what they need, and land which can produce the very prod ucts that we are importing from other places iS available at extremely low prices Thst individual, state or nGt tion is most prosperous which comes nearest to beiag self supporting. The agricultural prOblem-and the oppor- tunity, too-is to take care of the in- dustrial life that has developed, con-
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20
0PPOhTGrITIES FOR SPECIALITY FARMING
 IN NEW ENGLAND

The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company has pre- pared and is distributing through its Industrial Bureau an illustrated book let showing the golden opportunities for speciality farming in southern New England. This booklet is prefaced with a resume of the agricultural sit uation in this section of the country, and contains three articles on the pos abilities for agricultural development in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. One article is by William D. Hurd, Director of the Extension Service, Massachusetts Agricultural College, on the situation in Massachu- setts. with particular reference to the agricultural products of that state. Another article is by Prof. George E. Adams, of the Rhode Island State Col lege, on the agricultural possibilities of Rhode Island; and the third article is by Dr. c. D. Jarvis, of the Connecticut Agricultural College, on the opportuni- ties in Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20
ABSTRACT OF CANAAN, ss., Pro-
 L' bate Court, July II, 1916.

Estate of Emma T. Merrill, late of North Canaan, in said District, de- ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date he1 eof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery All per- sons indebted to said Estate are re quested to make immediate payment to
 Albert E. Cobb, Executor,
 Canaan, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20
Consumption of Foodstuffs.

In the three southern New England states 92 per cent. of the population live in towns of 2,500 or over. Due somewhat to this large urban popua- tion this section of the country does not provide over 30 per cent. of the food products it consumes. according to estimates. New England produces 13 per cent. of the nations industrial wealth, and southern New England produces S4.7 per cent. of the indus trial wealth of New England.
 Where such a large proportion of the population is engaged in other pur- suits thah that of the production of food products, it is not surprising that the district is not considered as an important agricultural field. yet the very conditions that make southern New England the great industrial cen ter that it is, magnify the opportuni- ties for agricultural expansion. This is particularly true of certain special ties in food products for which the land and climatic conditions are par ticularly adaptable.
 The educational and social advan- tages are uneXcelled, and there are more and better transportation facili- ties, steam, electric and water. than
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20
DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Pro.

D bate Court, July 10, 1916.
 Estate of Frances J. Gillette, late of Canaan, in said district, deceased.
 This Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Canaan hath limited and al- lowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to ex- hibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their ac. counts properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re. quested to make immediate payment to William H. Gillette, Administrator.
 Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-20
St. PauPs, London.

 A Roman camp, q Saxon temple and three cathedrals have in turn occupied the site of St. Pauls, London.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
The Norwich Electric Co.
 Az Franklin Street

died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Everett watrous, in Westerly with whom she resided. She is survived by two children, Mrs. Watrous of Westerly and Henry L. Allen of Shunoc. Her husband died three years ago. There is a brother , living. Eleazer Partelo of this place. Mrs. Allen was one of the oldest mem bers of the Second Baptist church here. She and her husband enjoyed happy married life of SO years. Rev. John Nj. Collins, pastor of the Baptist church here, ofaciated at the funeral of Mrs. Allen, held st the home of E. Everett Watroue in Westerly Wednesday afternoon at o'clock The body was taken to North Stonfngton for burial in the family plot in Wheel CT cemetery, Rev. Mir. Collins conduct ing the committal service at the grave.
 A family from Giaatonbury will oc- cupy the place soon to be vacated by Nathaniel Culver.
 The storm Sunday was severe and the high wind wrought havoc with trees, fences and small buildings.
 christnaas Exercises.
 The Christmas exercises held in the Second Baptist church Saturday eve ming. were enjoyable and entertain ing Miss B. Louise Merrill labored hard and faithfully to make the en- tertainment one of decided success and pleasure to the large audience present
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
NORTH FRANKLIN

0dr and Mrs. Charles CrandalI and daughter, Myra, Of South Windhann, spent Christmas with MT. and Mrs Theodore Crandall.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert White and daughter, Mildred. Mrs- Albert Ward and son, Herbert, were New London visitors Christmas day. Charles Ladd of Norwich is visit ing his daughter, Mrs. J. J. Mahoney. Mrs. J. D. Simpson is spending the week with relatives in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. A. R. Race entertained on Christmas, Mir. and Mrs. William Loenfs. Mrs. Wilfred Moore and daughter. Eileen. Mrs. Etta Watson and Ezra Maynard of Greenville and Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Browning and
 Mrs Emma Warner spent Christmas with her daughter. Mrs. N. s. Loomis of Lebanon.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank White of Chap lin spent Tuesday with MT. and Mrs. Herbert White.
 Mir and Mrs. Harold Riley have re- turned to their home in Somersvilles
 William Lillie is visiting his son, Le Roy Ldllie, of South Birmingham, MaSs
 Alton Cox of Groton spent Christ mas with his mother, Mrs. Emma Cox.
 MT. and Mrs. Reuben Manning and family were Christmas guests of Mir. and Mrs. James Randall.
 Mrs. Hannah Kingsley and Mrs. Grace Peckham spent Christmas at Deacon J. c. Lehingweli's. of Lefing- well.
 Miss Miily Ward was the guest of Mrs. Clifford Robinson, Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01


 MT. and Mrs. Willie Miller and fam fly, of Norwich spent Christmas with their grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Miler
 Miss Martha Palmer spent Christ mas with her brother. H. H. Palmer
 The Baptist church held the Christ mas concert Monday evening. .t Miss Marguerite Holden is spend ing the week with her sister, Mrs. B E. Burdick.
 The Clover Leaf club met with Mrs B. E.. Burdick Thursday afternoon
 Reception Social Success.
 About fifty attended the open house at. the Manse Thursday evening A very pleasant social evening was spent Two solos were sung by Albert Key holds and there was instrumental mu- sic by Mrs. Frank Palmer and sev- eral old songs were sung, with Mrs. J. c. Johnson at the piano. .A Light refreshments were served by Msr. L. M. Keneston assisted by Miss Helen Hall. Miss Ethel Miller and Sidney Hall and Everett Miller.
 Mrs. J. C. Johnson is visiting at her fathers, R. l.. M. Keneston's.
 To Attend Home Economies School.
 Most of the schools in town will extend their vacation week so all can attend the Home Economics school to be held at Preston City next week
 MT. and Mrs. George DeWolfe went to Worcester Friday to atteud the funeral of MT. DeWolfe's uncle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
LISBON
Enjoyable Christmas Eve Concert at the church-Gift for Each Member of Sunday SohoI.

The concert at the church, Christ mas eve was enjoyed by a large audi cree. In the absence of the superin- tendent the program, which was as as follows. was announced by Rev. w. J. Reynolds, assistant superintendent of the Sunday schol: Prelude. Shep- herds Song. Wilson; opening song; responsive reading No. 2; prayer; song, Angels from the Realms of Light; recitations, Ruth Kennedy, How Christmas Came; Edna Kendall. How Cr1stmas Came, Walter Smart; song, Or to the King; recitation, The Lord Is Come, Helen Kinne; exercise, Fill ing the Christmas Stocking, Helen H.st. Frederick Irons, Ida Kinne, Et- ta Weeks, Orphie Church; recitation, tion, Beatrice Read; song. Tell Me the Story so Sweet and True; recitations, JeEus' Birthday, Dorothy Church; A Christmas Wish, Everett Fitch; res ding. Peace on Earth. Clara Hyde; se ng. The Wise Men Came; recitation, Brown; song, Birthday Bells, Edna Kendall Helen Rist, Walter Smart; recitation. The Chime of the Bells, Mary Williams; reading, Ruth Ken nedy; song, Star Divine; recitation, A Brave and Sturdy Little Tree, George itatiors, Royal Kennedy. My Wish. Hazel Johnson; reading, Elizabeth Bradlaw; recitation, A Christmas Wish, Tyler Fitch; song, O Praise the Name of Jesus: recitations, The Eaves- drcpper, John Eggleston; The Best Day, Walter Smart: Little Grand mother, Doris. Fitch; song, Bring Your Gifts of Love; recitations, Santa Claus, Oswain Meinhold and Alphonse Mish; The Magi and the Child Mill dre6 Panoyec; Rob's Plan, Ellsworth Blake; songi Shine, Blessed Star, Above Us; remarks by the pastor; song, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, by congregation; distribution of presents. There was a box of candy for everyone present and a gift for each member of the school
 Sunday morning. there was a very small attendance because of the storm. In the evening, the pastor read the sutiful story, The Other Wise Man, by Henry Van Dyke.
 Brevities.
 Ernest Endufst of Branford has been at the home of his mother, Mrs. Olaf Nelson for a visit.
 Arthur Edmunds returned Monday from a three days visit with his urother, Prof. Herman Edmunds. of Storrs.
 William Spencer of Providence is spending the holidays with friends in town.
 MT. and Mrs. Lester Bromley have returned from their honeymoon trip to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

knew her. She was a. great lover Of flowers and the floral tributes at her funeral were very beautiful. The fu- neral was held at the residence of Dr. Ely, Saturday morning. Rev. Francis Punis officiated, Burial was in Pleasant View cemetery.
 Brief Mention.
 William Stark of Hartford. Miss Olive Stark of Niddletown, Mise Jennie Stark of Willimantic, have been recent visitors at J. w. Starll's.
 MT and Mrs. George Babcock wis., ited their daughter, Mrs. Nye in Yam tic over Sunday.
 Mrs. A. P. Gates was a visitor at G. H. Strcng.s over Sunday.
 H. A Gates and family and Will Porter visited friends in Little River this. week.
 Herbert Maynard and family spent Christmas at Fred Miners.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
ROAD SOCIETY

Miss Priscilla A. Billings is visitius friends in Willimantic and West Springfield.
 Miss Martha e. Williams was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Jones Of. wes- terly Wednesday.
 Miss Lucy Billings, who has been spending the holidays at her home, re- turned to Old Lyme Monday.
 Miss Irene D. Wheeler Is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Hiram Gift Of Mys- tic.
 Charles 6. Moves ana Seth N. WN- Hams, who have been i'll, are recover Ing.
 Stcnington grange held a Christnias party in the church pariors Thursday evening. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.
 Amos G. Hewitt 2sd, of Msriden, sR 6 guest Of his uncle, A. e. Hewitt:
 Miss Martha Wiili0ns r@tngMH fr