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Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
OIL PLANT GOES UP; 6 MISSING
S1O0,00o Loss When Toledo Works
 Catch Fire.

Six men were missing and may have been killed, one fireman was injured and the entire plant of the Craig Oil company in East Toledo, O., was al most completely destroyed by an ex- piOsion.
 Three other explosions gave added impetus to the flames. The missing employees are supposed to have oeen working near still No. 15, where the first explosion occurred.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
JURY FREES MRS. MOHR.
Two Negroes Found Guilty of Killing
 Husband.

Mrs. Elizabeth F MOhr was acquit ted by a jury ill the Rhode Island su- perior court of charge of having in stigated the murder of her husband pr. c. Franklin Mohr. C. Victor Brawn and Henry H. Spellman, who were ac- cused of the actual killing, were found guilty.
 Mrs. Mohr swooned when the fore man announced the verdicts. Her head dropped forward, and she slipped from her chair when her attorneys grasped and supported ner while court officer rushed for a glass of water.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
Two Extremes.

There are no chagrins so venomous as the chagrins of the idle, no bangs so sickening as the satieties of pleas ure.-Ruskin.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
The Worm Turns.

How much are your four dollar shoes?" asked the smart one.
 Two dollars a foot" replied the salesman wearily.-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
BOMB STARTS FIRE.
Bridgeport Police Hold Man Following
 Explosions and Damage.

A combustible bomb or powder was used to start a fire in the Kinder bill Hard academy ill Bridgeport Conn. The Lennox lunchroom and the Arco theater were slightly damaged.
 Three hundred men. women and chil- dren. attendants at a moving picture show in the ArcO theater, adjoining the billiard academy, left the theater in an orderly manner when the fire was discovered.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
Bored.

'I say, your ears have never been pierced, Aileen?"
 ''No, but they're being 'boredr "- Iehigh Burr
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-10
Lee Bakery

Try our PARKER HOUSE ROLLS, BUNS, BISCUITS, PIES, AND ALL KINDS CAKES IN GREAT VARIETY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
Hawthorne Book Club Has Colonial OfternOOn.

The Hawthorne Book club enjoyed a "Colonial afternoon Saturday, with Mrs. J. H. Mann, as hostess, at her handsome home in Martin place. In honor of the birthday of the Father of his Country" the guests ware presented cn arrival with minia- ture hatchets and flags, which they were as souvenirs during the after noon and which toned admirably with the colonial costumes and powdered coiffures of hostess and guests.
 The home, was decorated, in hall and living room with & profusion of jonquils, and the dining room with fashioned spring blossoms addins much to the beauty of the scene. A program appropriate, to the time Of the colonies was also enjoyed. Miss Vashti King gave as reading "Tna Swan Song," and as an encore, "Little Boy Love-" Miss Henrietta Adams gave ''The MiaIet," to piano accom- paniment by Miss King, and as an encore, Cupid Swallowed" Mrs. Taylcr's informal talk on Dolly Madison was entertaining, and the IS. A. On Woman" by Mrs. Troupa was delightful diversion.
 The feature of the business session was the election of officers, and of new members. Tc. the regret of the entire club, the retiring president, Mrs. c. k. Bair- is soon to leave Pine Bluff, and many expressions of sor- raw were heard over losing her as d 'memDer of this congenial club. Mrs. w. D. Jones was elected president, Mrs. J. M, Elliott vice president anu Mrs. John l.. Mills secretary-treas
 urer. Mrs. T. J. Collier and Mrs. J.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
Week-End Party at
 Tucker is Delightful.

Miss Jamie Niven entertained charmingly last week, with a week end party at her home at Tucker, the party starting Saturday evening with a Valentine dinner, in honor of her guests, Miss Nelie Pope of Van Buren and Miss Ruth Jennings of Little Rock.
 The dinner was served at half after Six, the table being beautifully decor ated with Valentine favors. The center piece was of crimson carna- tions and ferns, and the dining room was lighted by red shaded candles, in crystal holders. A delicious six course dinner was served.
 The guests were Miss Pope, wear ing pale blue crepe de chine; Miss Jennings. in pink taffeta, with trim mings of cream lace and gold; Miss Leonora Goldsby. in yellow chiffon over blue satin; Miss Tennie. Niven, black net ovtr apricct taffeta; Miss Margaret Watson, pale green taffeta l; Miss Jamie Niven, pink and green pompadour taffeta; Messrs. Lucius Emerson of Englond, Estes Allen Of England, Ben Morris of England, Will liam P. Jones of Little Rock, Joe Watts and Guy Smith.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
s . eI E T Y

Mary Will Winters, on "The History of the United States Flag; one by Miss Willie Hooker, on "The History of the Arkansas Flag; and one by Mayor Simon Bloom, an impromptu little speech in which the mayor paid distinct compliment to the achievements already to the credit of the library, and the very bright pros poets, as well as othe children for having such an opportunity at hand and for showing such interest in It, and such determination to profit by it.
 Elizabeth Henry, John Cherry and Manley Goodwin we're awarded mem- bership in the library association, Each of the children present receiv- ed little red cardboard hatchet, which was worn with pride, and in addition. each child received a pie ture postcard, bearing message of some sort about the library, the chil- drsn being asked to mail the cards to some Pine %yluff friends Monday, so that the cards will be delivered Tuesday to the addressee. About 200 of the cards were issued, and it is eX- pected nearly that many Pine Bluff people will hear first-hand about the library, as result of this unique move.
 Mrs. w. B. Morgan, through whose efforts the library story hour was inaugurated and made so successful
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
Howell. The guests were:

Miss Annie Robinson, Mrs. Henry P. Davis, Miss Ollie Eddins, Miss lone Hearin, Mrs. T. G. Parham, Mrs. Henry Smith, Miss Carl Voss of Little Rock, Miss Lillian Philpot, Miss Elizabeth Adams, Miss Mattie Fox, Miss Emily Fox. Miss Ella Fox, Miss Margaret Fox, Miss Eddie King, Miss Marguerite Hcyler, Miss Victoria Harrell, Miss Beulah Walker, Miss Mary Lindsay, Mrs. Ware Boswortn. Mrs. Robert Loving, Miss Virginia Mills.
 Miss Mary Mccoy, Miss Louise Crow, Miss Hattie Can't of Magnolia, Mrs. Annabel Roberts, Miss Anna Can't, Mrs. Walter Pope, Miss Mar garet Dewoody, Miss Rebecca Plum mer, Miss Emma Wilbourne, Miss Mildred Daniels, Mrs. H. E. Williams, Mrs. A. H. Sellars, Mrs. s. Y. T. Knox, Miss Carrie Arnold, Mrs. Della Hurlburt, Miss Vashti King. Miss Ethel Mann, Miss Rosalie Philpot. Miss Elizabeth. Schceber. Miss Pau line Ensign of Lincoln, Neb., Miss Rosa Riggin and Miss Margie Belle Atkinson. - A
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
T. T. Dance Was
 Enjoyable Affair.

The dance at the Hotel Jefferson Friday night by the T. T. club, an organization of younger boys, was a most delightful affair. Those pres ent were: Misses Hughlette Cole man, Lynne Koonce, Marguerite Brewster. Florence Brewster, Kath- leen collier, Mary Fox. Martha Whelan, Francis Cross, Eunice Norris Ernestine Norris, Francis Howell, Pearl Burks, Mabel Toney, Dorothy Lcving, Mary Wright, Cor nelia walker, Francis Woodbridge, Fugenia Puddephatt, Phoebe Clen'- ent, Mamie Duncan, Ruth Arnett, Dorothy Gallagher, Bessie Merle Wells. Leonore Sutton, Sarah Hudson, Featrice Doriot, Mary Anderson, Zei- da Davis, Mamie Farrar; 'Messrs. Ed win Loosley. Carl Stubblefield, Mer- In Moore, Calvin Burks, Elmer Da- Wis, Hartel Toney. Welcome Martin, Wrce Freeman, Cliff Foster, D. NJ. Kastor, Fulton Murphy. Alex sNichol, Roger McNew, Van Crow, Frank Byrd, Henry Lake, Elmer Richards, Vim. Rowe Brewster, Hensley Goza, Edward Clark Baso, Stowell Mead, Henry Mum, Roney Long. David Dun can, Jce walker and Harold Sea- brook, Chaperones were Mrs. D. II. Duncan, Mr. and .Mrs. E. A. Howell, Mrs. w. F. Coleman, MT. and Mrs. Walter Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
Miss Martin Hostess
 Al DeliRhtful Function.

A
 Miss Annie Robinson and Mrs. most delightful function Saturday aftert3cn, with Miss Selma Martin as hostess at her home in South Walnut street.
 A feature of the evening was the miscellaneous sho3er complimentary to Miss Robinson, one of the March brides.
 Spring flowers were used in the decorations. with the exception of the dining room. where red and white roses prevailed. The .centerpiece was of red poinsettas in white mayfair baskets.
 Bridge was played at eight tables, he table of the honorees being espe- cially decorated. Miss Robinscn was seated in a throne chair, elaborately decorated with white tulle and ferns Little Katherine Waldrip presented the gifts in basket decorated with white tulle and red roses, and the gifts were numerous and beautiful. The first prize at bridge was won by Miss Margaret Dewoody, and Mi iss Rebecca Hummer won the consola. ton. Gifts were presented the hcnorees.
 Punch was served throughout the afternoon. and an elaborate luncheon
 was served at the card tables by
 Misses Mary FOX, Frances Howell. Martha Whelan and Leila Coles. Mrs. Martin and Miss Martin were
 assisted in their duties as hostesses by Mrs. Ralph Robinson. Mrs. George
 List. Mrs. w. A. Waldrip and Mrs. E.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
Walter Wilkins were elected mem-

Walter Wilkins were elected mem- bers.
 A buffet luncheon was served in the handsomely appointed dinina room, Miss Ethel Mann. Miss Virginia Crutcher and Miss Pauline Ensign of Lincoln, Neb., assisting in the serv- ing. The club members present we're Mrs. Horatio Riley, MrA Jchn Mills, Mrs. c. E. Bair, Mrs. A. w. Troupe, Mrs. E. w. Freeman, Mrs. s. M. Tay- for, Mrs. w. D. Jones, Mrs. J. M El- liott, Mrs. T. M. Phillips. Guests present were Mrs. H. A. Stowell. Mrts. Leo M. Andrews. Mrs. H. B. St>ange, Mrs. r. G. Bridges, Mrs. Allen Orto, Miss Pauline Ensign, Miss Vashti King, Miss Virginia Crutcher, Miss Henretta Adams.
 Miss Mary Lindsay will entertain Tuesday, February 29, complimentary to Mrs. N. J. Can't, Jr.
 Mrs. J. R. Allen entertained the members of her Sunday school class Of the First Baptist church yesterday from 9 to 12. at her home in Pine street, in delightful fashion. The young folks had a most enjoyable time. Mrs. Allen was assisted by Mrs. w. T. BrashaF Mrs. w. J. Parkes and Mrs. B. c. Mead.
 The Lydia Bible class will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. c. M. Philpot Assistant hostesses will be Mrs. Corinne Knox and Mrs. H. H.. Ferguson.
 Miss Margaret Fox, F. Lee BOX and Dick Knox returned last evening from Memphis, Tenn. where they at tended the series of operas presented there by the Boston Grand Opera com lany and the Pav1owa Russian ballet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
Honor George Washington At Story Hour Entertainment.

Honor and tribute was paid the 'fFather of bis Country" at the George Washington celebration by the children of the library story hour yesterday afternoon, the spacious as sembly hall of the chamber of com merce. being crowded with children, many of. whom had their mothers along as their especial guest for the occasion.
 The hall was decorated with Amer ican flags, there was patriotic music on Victrcla, and three very inter- esting talks were made, one by Miss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
Galloway Wesley Class
 Has. Washington Party.

The members of the Galloway Wesley class entertained their friends at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. F. Woodland, 716 South Olive street, Frl- day evening, the home being hand somely decorated in patriotic style. Refreshme ents were served during the evening. Miss Minnie Hazel Green was awarded the prize in the guess ing contest, which was one of the enjoyable features of the affair.
 Those present we're:
 Misses Sybil Dixcn, Augusta Reyn- eds, Imogene Alexapder, Geraldine Johnson. Minnie Hazel Green, Ethel Woodland. Isabelle Woodland, Frances Land, Dorothy Davis. Winnie Gooo- man, Messrs Beaufort Holland, Joe Mcdaniel, Hcshall Rutherford, Rich ard Steele, Horace Poole, Ray Osborn Maurice Smith, Hunter Goodman, Ed ward Brown and Eugene Davis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20

' A delightful dinner party, in honor
 Of Miss Shirley Manees, was given
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20

Miss Mary Lindsay will entertain Tuesday, February 29, complimentary to Mrs. N. J. Can't, Jr.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20

and so popular a feature of the library, was in charge of the xercises yesterday, as she is in charge each week. Mrs. Morgan has worked h. defatigably to establish the stD y hour as a permanent institution, and has received manifold compliments of the success she has achieved, not only from persons who have attended one CT more of the affairs, but from the mothers and fathers of children who have been entertained and bene- fitted therby Mrs. Morgan has had the desperation of the officers of the library association and of a numb@,' Of other willing and earnest workers. particularly 10 tell the stories to the children, but she has been the leader in the work. since it's beginning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20

by Met Wilbourne Friday evening. at the home of MT. and Mrs. John D. Wilbcurne. The decorations were seasonable, flowers were used in pro fusion and the dinner was delicious. Those participating were Miss Shirley Manees and Met Wilbourne; Miss Emma Wilbourne and Adam Robinson; Miss Mamie Duncan anl Earl IS. Wood; Miss Lucille Davis and Grover Roberts; MT. and Mrs. John D. Wilbourne.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
Meeting of the Jolly Ten Club.

The Jolly Ten club was entertained yesterday by Miss Lena Deaver at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs w. H. Denver, Eighteenth and Pine streets. The home Was prettiiy decorated, the predominating feature emphasizing :. the significance of Gecrge Washington's birthday anni- versary aNd Valentine Day. Games were played, and delicious ice course served. The members present were Misses Edna Earle Brewster, Ella Hum Hcwell, Virginia Wilkins. Dorothy Clark Myra Lee Johns. CatH- erine and Belinda Wiles, Frances Hardy, Frances Coleman, Elizabeth Caldwell and Lena beaver.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
'Dayis-Phillips
 Engagement Announced.

Dr. and Mrs. John Staige Davis of the University of Virginia, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter. Miss Ade- iaide Staples, to L. Lawrence Phil~ lips of Altheimer, the wedding to take place in the early fall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20
McGehee-Custer
 Engagement Announced.

tMr. and Mrs. Frank Owen McGehee announce the engagement and ap- rroaching marriage of their daugh- ter Miss Eulalie. to Ray Galloway Custer, the wedding to take place in March.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-20

The Women's Benefit association If the Maccabees will meet Monday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock, with Mrs. Walter Lee, 602 East Second avenue.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1916-01-28
neutrality-suspicious.

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and told my husband about it.
said Il know nothing will help me but
will try this I found myself improv-
ing from the very first bottle, and in two
weeks time / was able to sit down and
eat hearty breakfast with my hus-
band, which | had not done for two years.
I am now in the best of health and
did not have the operation. - Mrs.
JOHN A. KoENIG, SOP Flushing Avenue,
Astoria, N. Y.
Every one breads the surgeons knife
and the operating table. Sometimes
nothing else will do: but many times
doctors say they are necessary when
they are not. Letter after letter comes
to the Pinkham Laboratory, telling how
operations were advised and were not
performed; or, if performed, did no good,
but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
poundwas used and good health followed
My dear woman, we beg of you
to take sensible advice and try
this medicine before it is too late.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1916-01-28
LITTLE KNOWN OF THE RACE
Cannot Be Traced to Satisfac-
tory Conclusion.

The Let's and Lithuanians are two
kindred peoples of Indo-European orr
gin, which inhabit several western
provinces Of Russia and the northeast
ern parts of Poland and Prussia. The
Let's are chiefly concentrated in
Vitebsk, Courland and Livonia The
two races number about 100000, of
whom 100000 are Let's. Little is
known about their origin, and nothing
about the time of their appearance in
the land they now inhabit Living in
forested, marshy country. they have
been able to maintain their national
character. Their ancient priests al
ways worshiped in the forests, and
even now the veneration of great oaks
is a widespread custom in the vii.
lagos. The Lithuanian, Lettic or Let
fish, and Borussian languages together
constitutes a distinct linguistic group.
Lettic is divided into high (the eastern
dialects), low (spoken in northwest
ern Courland), and middle (the liter
airy language. In the eighteenth cen
fury great educational movement
was started. and the society of the
Young Let's has been prominent in
an endeavor to free their language and
thought from German influence This
movement has grown very much in in
tensity during the last thirty years
Large colonies OF Lettic emigrants
have been established in the United
States-MontreaI Herald
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1916-01-28
That Careless
Throw
8
BY
7. z. BENNETT

Copyright. 1916. by w. G. Chapman)
It's love that makes the world go
round" proclaimed the wife of the viii
lage minister.
In the case of those two" replied
the minister himself indulgently,
that is certainly the case"
Those two were manifestly a
happy and weli-harmonized pair. They
little resembled conventional lovers,
however John Burnham was thirty
five and his studious face little sug-
gested the ardent youth and sweet
heart. Adria Newton was five years
his junior, gentle-faced and with a
sort of spiritual beauty that kept her
eyes girlish through which the true
soul of a pure, loyal woman showed
clearly.
AS they presented this lovely spring
afternoon, so they had been in the
public eye for over two years. Late
in life love had come to glorify the
ambitions of John Burnham. Adria
had received his confession, proud and
simple wholesomeness of real man
and she honored and respected him.
When Burnham had proposed to
Adria it had been in the presence Of
her three spinster sisters. At that
time it looked as though the question
Of getting along was solved for John.
His uncle had died leaving all he pos.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1916-01-28
BIG EATERS HAVE BAD
KIDNEYS AND BACKACHE
Take Glass of Salts at Once II Your
Back Is Hurting or Kidneys and
Bladder Trouble You.

The American men and women must
guard constantly against Kidney trou-
BILE, because we eat too much and all
our food is rich. Our blood is filled
with uric acid which the kidneys
strive to filter out, they weaken from
overwork, become sluggish; the elimi-
native tissues clog and the result is
kidney trouble, bladder weakness and
a general decline in health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps
of lead; your back hurts or the urine
is cloudy, full of sediment or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night; If you suffer
with sick headache or dizzy, nervous
spells, acid stomach, or you have rheu-
matism when the weather is bad, get
from your pharmacist about four
ounces of Jad Salts; take a table
spoonful in a glass Of water before
breakfast for few days and your kid
neys will then act fine. This famous
salts is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia,
and has been used for generations to
flush and stimulate clogged kidneys;
to neutraliZe the acids in the urine 80
1t no longer is a source of irritation,
thus ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in
jure, makes a delightful effervescent
lithia-water beverage, and belongs in
every home, because nobody can make
a mistake by having a good kidney
flushing any time.-Adv.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1916-01-28

sessed to this favorite nephew. When
the lawyers finished settling up the
estate. however, all that was left was
the ramshackly old house with twenty
acres of rocks and hills behind it.
Old Daniel Burnham had been a sur
veyor and John had been his assistant
ever since boyhOOd. 1t was a dull life
in a way, but John loved nature and
he took great enjoyment in his varied
outdoor duties. When he learned that
a much mooted store of boarded gold
of his departed uncle had evaporated
in moonshine and that all he had that
was practical was leaky roof over
his head, he set at work to make the
best of the situation.
My prospects have turned out
pretty bad, Adria," he had told his
dancee. The surveying business is
DOT what it used to be. 1t may be
years before l can get on settled
basis. l want to release you from
your promise"
NO, john" Adria had replied, the
true lovelight shining in her eyes, I'VE
will simply wait for the settled
basis"
There had been years waiting and
business did not better with John
Burnham. Like the current of an UNI
ruffied stream, however, their love
went on, nothing marred it's beauty or
peacefulness. Twice a week evenings
John called at the Newton home and
sisters. Twice a week he and Adria
attended some village entertainment,
or took quiet stroll.
And now, John was gravely detail
ing new trouble to his sympathetic
companion.
Its about the dynamite, Adria," he
was saying. Its a reminder of my
old foolishness. You know a year
ago l got it into my head that there
was something tangible to the theory
of that scientist, whose lecture we at
tended and who favored bombarding
the clouds to bring on rain and break
the drought"
81 remember, john" replied Adria
and there was rather a plying express
sion on her gentle face.
All the town remembered. too, and
smiled when they thought Of it. Burn
ham had q mortar made and bought a
prodigious lot of dynamite. He went
at his experiment carefully and scien-
tifically. All the countryside invaded
his little farm the day he shot the
clouds. Lo. and behold! a drenching
shower followed the bombarding Of
the clouds and John was triumphant.
When, however, the signal service
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1916-01-28

remarkable the
scientists followed Henys
in
exhibition
1843
institution
S56469O this
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1916-01-28


Every of them direct
considerable
reco n may
of
to be these
a
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1916-01-28


tables
indicate
wat
the side of machine set in accordance with
In
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1916-01-28

SOn1an institution since 1850. Inc
bowlder is 31a feet long, 3 feet wide
and II feet in it's thickest part, and,
owing to the great density of copper,
weighs nearly three tons.
For ages this mass of copper lay
on the bank of Oatonagon river in
the upper peninsula of Michigan,
where it was known for many years
by the Chippewa Indians of that re-
gion. 1t was not until 1776 that the
first white man, Alexander Henry, an
English adyenturer and trader visited
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1916-01-28

United States, but in all parts of the
world. 1t is the annual volume of tide
tables issued by the coast and geo.
detic survey, that is literally ground
out of machine.
The book consists of tables Of
closely printed figures, more or less
unintelligible to the layman, but show
ing, to those who understand them
for the entire calendar year, the exact
hour and minute of each day when
the tide will rise to it's crest and sink
to it's lowest depth in all the important