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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-24

The Woodland Heights Mothers
Club will hold an important called
meeting this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
In tho home OF tie president. Mrs.
James w. Dodd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-24

Chesterfield Juniors. United DauEh-
ters Of the Confedcracy. will hold their
first meeting Of the fall. Saturday a,
o'clock in the home Of Miss Imoger
Gregory. Forest Hill Avenue. Wood
land Heights.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-05
GLlMPSES OF STATE LAWMAKERS
AT THEIR PRIVATE OCCUPATIONS
Senate Happy Family the Members of Which Are
Qualified to Perform Great Variety Of House
hold Duties

The Senate Of Pennsylvania is shown
to be a happy family" when the voter
Eiances over the private occupations Of It's
members If they all lived in one house
during the session in Harrisburg. there
would be Senator Tor each duty that
comes up around a household
incidentally. there should ais, be nn
conflict over laws that might throw leg
islation to be enacted during the present
session into the courts as sixteen of the
senators are lawyers
The home itself cNuld We constructed by
Senator'S Ware aud McNichol OF phi,adel.
ph!a who are CDntsHCtrrs and Senator
Eyre, of tho ter. could possibly construct n
railroad siding to It, for he a a railroad
contractor. Tho iron work necessary could
he done by Senator fialdewan of the Lam
caster-Lehanon strict for he Is president
of the Pulaski Iron Works The brick worI,
could be done by senator Mcdonnell. of
the Northumherland-S Snyder-l district
for he is brick manufacturer Senator
Sassa nan, Of Berks cigar Manufacturers
could keep the member; In good spirits
Senator Graf. q woolrn manufacture In
the Armstrong Butler district could furnish
the blankets for beds. and Senator Patton.
OF Philadelphia. a manufacturers agent
could represent all who helped in the con-
5truction and furnishing of the home.
Jones n crcamcryman. Of the Wyoming
Susquehanra- Bradford Soncs nmbcr-
man. in the Columbia MOntour- sullivan.
LNcoming district; Washers, Il laundryman.
of York; Tompkirs a coal operator. Of
Cambria. and Philips an oil producer OF the
Warrcn-Nenango district. would be heue-
fetal
The other members or the Senate and
their occupations are Smith, of PHILADELPHIA.
printer; Sproul, Of Delaware. Homshcr. Of
Lancaster publishers Warner, of Carbon
Monroe Pike Wayne, lIaclctt, Of North
ampton. merchants; Dewitt. Of Iuzernc.
cashier Catln, of Luzerne. Endslaye. Of
Fulton- Bedford Somerset. Stewart Of JEFF
fcrson-GrCene, and Smith, of Crawford
Greene, and Smith. of Crawford Mercer.
farmers Lynch of T.ackawanna. Miller Of
Cleariteld-tcntre, physicians Bealos Of
Adams-trankin. and Snyder Of Hunting
don-Bair druggists Graf. Of Gndiana-.Ie
ferbon. banker. Scmmcus. of Allegheny
real estate ana insurance; Mckee. AlIe-
gheny, insurance broker; Whitten, of AlIe-
Eheny, inspector Burke, of Allegheny rail-
road conductor; Martin, of Philadelphia,
retired
The lawyers are Salus Jenkins. Daix. of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-05

s2tsOo.74 from the Philadelphia Electris
Company The debt is composed of two
items Of $ti,4O474 and siO.4O5. The first
amount resulted through misunderstand
ing on the part 81 the city and the second
item was not collected, owing to an incor-
rect Interpretation Of the legal rights Of
the Commonwealth
Resolutions to make arrangements to coli
lcct the amounts were introduced and ap-
proved in Common Councils yesterday at
the request of Chief MacLaughlin who SAYS
that the electric company has expressed
willingness to reimburse the city
chief mclaughlin explained that the
larger item resulted from misunderstand-
ing The city paid the amount for the
laying Of cables. conduits and manholea
along the Parkway. The work should have
been paid for by the electric company.
Tho other item. he said was for taxes
for the erection Of street light poles and
regular yearly assessments Chief Mac
Laughlin went on to say 2Os1 poles were
erected with arc lights, and It was inter
preted that the lights were the propertv
of the city and that no tax could be levied
on the poles. This Interpretation. he said
is wrong Five dollars should have been
collected FOR the privilege Of erecting the
poles. and each subsequent year 81 tax
charged
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-05
BABY PARALYSIS SERUM
PROVES EFFECTIVE CURE
New Treatment Developed by Chicago
Doctor Used With Success on
Girl Victim

CHICAGO. Jan. 5.-Success has attended
the first experiment on a human being
with infantile paralysis serum developed
by DIR. John w. Nozum, twenty-nine years
old pathologst at the Cook County Hos
pltal
Gleven-year-old Gertrude Slomnski, who
was brought to the hospital two weeks ago
with high fever and the muscles of her
legs paralyzed, can move her legs again
The fever was allayed a short time after
the serum was used Three-year-old Wal
ter Meek, suffering from the maady in it's
most Virulent form, was rushed to the
hospital early today for similar treatment.
Doctor Nozum procured the serum from
sheep and experimental first with rabbits,
mice and monkeys.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-05
8EN. OSTERHAUS, CIVIL
WAR VETERAN, DIES
Rear Admirals Father Sue
cumbs at Home of Daughter
in-Law in Germany

BERLIN. Jan. 5.--Feter Osterhaus who
served as major general Of the United
CRATES forces in the civil War died at the
home Of his daughter-in-law at Duishurg
irterment took place today at Coblena
General Osterhaus is the father Of Rear
Admiral Osterhaus, of the Emitted states
nav He was born at CobIena January l.
1923. and came to the United states in
I849.
lie entered the Civil war with the Second
Missouri Rife Battalion in 1861. He was
appointed a brigadicr general IN l9O5 by
",'actaI act of Congress General Ostcrhaus
srrved as United states consul at Lyons
france. from 1866 to 1877.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-05

Of page best incidentally. he is the only
page In the last ten years who has held
his job continuously for more than six
months
"Councilmcn are funny" says Edgar.
They're all the time klddjn you. and they
are good naturcd too. People call them
Erafters. but believe me, they treat me all
right At christmas I got Sii MIR. Master
son. the assistant chief clerk. gave me
dollar all by himself and lots Of people
gave me fifty cents
Now they're an ldddm' mo about long
pants Gee 1t feels funny First You
think youIl likc them. but when everybody
starts foOlng about them YOU think every
body in the cuty's lookn' Then after you
%ct used tp people loohtiu' at YOU you like
them better again. Anyway. you look
NOR. Ike d man"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-05
SAILORS FIGHT FLAMES,
SAVING HOSPITAL SHIP
Spontaneous Combustion Blaze Ex-
tinguished in HaIf-Hour in Brook
lyn-Patients Safe

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.--Half dozen sailors
were overcome while fighting a fire on the
United States hospital ship Solaee in
Brooklyn Navy Yard today, a number of
patients We're on board at the time
Due to the discipline of the crew the
blaze was put out within half an hour. 1t
is believed to have originated from spon-
taneous combustion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-05
Boy Injured by Automobile

CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 5.-Darting from
the sidewalk TO the street six-year-old
Joseph Mahon, of 3l2 Reaney street, suffered
severe injuries yesterday afternoon when he
was struck by an automobile. The boy
was removed TO the Chester Hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Optimist-what makes you think i that Washington did not always tell
 Pessinlist-Didn't he say: .1 can not tell lie?"-Orange Peel.
 'Is he fond of children"
 'I should say so! Why. he's actual ly disappointed when he calls at his sisters and finds that her baby has just got to sleep."-Buffalo Express. Hello, Bub," said the Stranger to the small boy sitting on the steps of the house. '1s the boss homer"
 Yes, replied the small boy. She's in the back yard."-Cincinnati En- quirer.
 ever change her mind and marry?" "No. If she marries it will be be- cause some man of her acquaintance changes his nnind."-Richmond Times Dispatch.
 How did Jones happen to fan
 why. his wife said, Now, Henry, be careful and. as he is not the man to be dictated to by any woman, down he weut."-Chicago Her11d. T amsssed by industry the fortune which you squander in likeness" said the reproacf1fui father. well" replied the g1ded youth, that's the rule. BustnesS before pleasure!"-washIngt Star.
 They had just finished their first quarrel, subsequent to the honey moon, and she was fin tearT. 'If," she sobbed, If you had had the tinieSt spark of love for me you would never have married me!"-Nww York Times.
 The prodigai son had just Snea1ssd in the back way, between two days. owing to the greediness of the beef trust" explained the old man, we are entirely out of fatted calf, but here's can opener. Get buSy."- Indianapolis Star.
 win you introduce me to Mrs. FTubdltb?"
 l T hardly think you would care to 70 with her. my dear. Then why an introduction
 T can't snub her, can I, unless I know her7"-Kansas City Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
IN NORWICH FIFTY YEARS AGO
New Creeneville Steamer Tested Out and ApprovedNew Dam Under Construction For the Falls Company Military Companies Turned Out For Street Parades.

preaching every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the former place and at the latter at p. m.
 April as. Iss7.-Ldeut. Colonel Mc- from the Ad3utant General to assem- hle the commissioned ofiacers of his regiment at an early date. to elect Q major. The regiment now numbers 1t two neid ofiacers-a colonel not be- ing elected til the regiment Is full. Col MoCord and stan. with the Nor wich and New London companies. will go up to Hartford on special train
 The members of l. O. O. F. in this vicinity will be interested in a special notice given out. The twenty sixth day of April possesses a peculiar in tsrest to the order et large, 1t being in the United States. This year it will be observed by the brethen thoughout the land as O day of Thanksgiving for the remarkable pre- servation of the order in the Southern States during the rebellion. The oc- casfon will be observed by the lodge in this city with appropriate exercises. Funeral ef Colonel Farns~orth. April sT, 1S67.-The funeral of the late Col. Charles Farnsworth was at tended from the residence of his fath- There was e very large attendance of friends of the deceased. The pail bearers were all from Col. Farnsworth regiment the First Connecticut Caval- ry. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Bond, and Rev. MT. Dana. The remains were inferred in Yantic cemetery.
 Injured When Derrick Fell. An accident occurred at Campbell Hall and Company's paper mill, at Greenevi1le, Friday afternoon, to a workman named Arthur Matthews. He was engaged on repairs on the ex- terfor and had climbed up a derrick when the other worl1men accidentally pulled it over. causing it to fall on him.
 The I. O. O. F. Uncas lodge, cele- brated the 4Sth anniversary of the es- tablishment of the order in this coun- try, on Friday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
POETRY
AWAKE, TEroU sIEErING MANHOOD

AwAlkEs THOU SLEEPING MANHOOD Awake [ thou sleeping manhod. Oh. wilt ssag thiss ease while bleeding Wilt save thy life thy soul forever A bsrteTs dear at thrice three billions The leader. calls thee, shall he call in wilt sell. thy Lord fer thirty pspss Oh. loss thy iifst that with $ proud se- Thou write on Giory's scron death And. rIsins IS nnme nnrsr for her A.,y r.-. On stricken Peace an nedisss day lay @Sail America. proud nation Of the free. Whose boast hath been thy peoples Whose stTensta the iren chain of ages To F 5ash.sn 1,,;; it s9ew wits happier stroke oh oGb6 3Sau Of nas Snaty rsa, xith ssvsry land
 pStbiesS waSs aest naev tracked the Who sagle-like hath meth the suns Let not in .searchins a moro fiery rim.
 eyes grow dim.
 America. whose voice through aeons To give at length a wider growth to Whose clarion call sundsrsd che spirits And on the stripes of bondage set the Shall those ,undaunted millions blush to Thy dead. dishonored hulk of majesty Behold that breast once lit with free Robbed q IS ,birth-riEht empty. cold Sport of the tyraza. t,Itrer of the An empires playth1ns. and a whole worlds scorn?
 canst thou forget thine ancient. honest To pander to a shameless lust for Allow the waiting lion. crouched. the That leaves his prey a mang1ed. bloody Give tinavenged to charon's dark abode Thy helpless chiidren's bodies torpe- To. their white faces tossing on She Their blind hands groping. groping all Their pale. and tortured lips make an Rnished moan,
 Protect thine. own. dear land. protect And even then the skulking. traitor Prepared grim. new earnest of their Laid the slow fuse that, as the moment should burst in roar of rocket and And split the ear of Heaven with the shock And all the woods and vaIes and noun thins rock
 What s"raps Of quiverlng horror st-ew the street7
 What da,rkT,enirg stream where dead What hideous heap In giant charnsI- Dear God! hut, oh, the exceeding sharns Of, it!
 Awake! ttou sleeping manhood. Oh. arisel
 Wilt hry thine ease while bleeding EHrone dfes?
 Catherine Bowie Clagett Thomas.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

Fifty years ago the fire company at Greeneville received new steamer which was tested out end met the ap- ,proval of the ettiaens: Work was for the Falls Company. near the ran- road bridge ct the Falls
 The local militia companies turned out during the week on street para aes and also apeared in the oEg Hare1oro
 aieanings from the Bulletin files of
 April sa. 1Ss7.-Dr. Benjamin B. Colt. Of San Francisco whose death in that city, on Thursday night of last week. was announced by the As- soctnted Press despatch, was a native of this city. son of ths hate Bentanfin Colt and brother of William H. Colt. ex- postmaster at Greenevfile.
 The Greeneville Steamer No. was tried on Friday and passed most sat- istRctory tests. There was a large who took much interest in the trial The new steamer cost $4So.
 The store and lot on Main street next to the wauregan. now occupied by Branches confectionery and fruit store, hes been sold to MT. Fitzgerald of woFcester for $T,5oo,
 April es. lSe7-The Falls Company have recently commenced work on a new dam just below their old one, near the railroad bridge at the Falls. Tho old dam ts quite lealxy, and as a measure of economy in the saving of water, the company have decided to build a new structure.
 Military splrlt stilI Alive.
 The street drill of Companies B and c, Srd regiment, c. N. G.. on Monday evening, showed that the military spirit Is by no means dying out among the boys in blue. Captain Smith had out 75 and Lieut.. Mccall 50 muskets. Headed by the Norwich Brass band the two companies marched through the principal streets to Williams. park and back to their armory. We ac- knowledge the salute to the Bulletin offNce.
 At a parish meeting of Christ church Monday evening, the following off, cers were elected: Wardens, G. A Jones, H. Hobart Roath; vestrymen, T. P. Norton. Gardner Greene, J. Hal Brewer; treasurer, J. l.. Devotion; clerk, S. S. Thresher.
 April 24, 1sS7.-The thunder shower that passed over Jewett City Mon day night was the most severe in years. 4 bolt struck with much fatal effect upon q chimney on the corner of a tvVo-s story house owned by the Ash iaId Cotton Go. killing nine year old boy.
 The City of Norwich having re- ceived some repairs and improve ments resumed her place on the Nor wich and New York freight line Tues day.
 w. Fl. TinsIey Appointed Colonel.
 April 25, 1S67-Governor English has appointed W. H. Tingiey of this city as one of his aides, with the rank of Colonel. It is position which re- quires good looks, ability to ride a horse or meet a commission and a thorough acquaintance with the vim tages.
 Rev William A. Benedict of Plain field who has 1abored with the Union Congregational church at Eagleville since last fall, has since the first of March, divided his 1abors between that church and the interest at Taftvflle,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
BOYS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC
 OVER MILITARY COMPANIES. Divisions at Broadway Grammar School Held Meeting on Friday.

The boys of Broadway school had their first military drill on Wednen- day. The time given for drills will be half an hour every Wednesday and Friday for the two main divisions. There are two divisions, the A and B and the C and D. The officers chosen were the following: Gordon A. liar vey, captain of all divisions; Edward H. Duro. assistant. The two divisions each have a sub-captain. The sub captains are Frank CroweH of the A and B, and Albert Fairbanks of the c and D. Walter Hitchon is color bearer for the A and B division. and Thomas Farrell for the c and D. di- vision;' first lieutenant Willard C. Asbury. and second lieutenant Albert Qufntfl1iane. There is a corporal at the head of each squad. Tn ebugler is Arthur Botham. Both divisions met on Friday and the boys were very en- thusiastic
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
hea1th or health -oficer shall neglect

health or health officer shall neglect or refuse to comply with the recon : mendations of the state department or health said department may enforce such quarantine regulations as may De required for the protection of the pub lie health.
 Sec. 10. County health officers shall prosecute any violation of any pro- vision of this act. Any person who shall violate any provision of this act, or of the sanitary code, shall be fined not more than $100, or be imprisoned not more than three months, or both.
 This is substitute bill and has been favorably reported by the com mittee on public health and safety.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

Do not burn weeds and grass if op-
 portunity presents for turning such material into the soil. Nitrogen, that most precious of all fertiliZing eie-
 ments, is entirely lost in burning and the ashes of any substance is of iit-
 tie food value compared with the same organic matter decomposed in the
 soil. -f
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Red Cross Work Distributed.

The first consignment of Red Cross work for general distribution was given out Saturday afternoon from the Village Improvement rooms. which are to be open each Saturday from to 6 D. m- The East Haddam branch now numbers 63 members and about the same number is reported in fMoodus, there being two branches in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
What He Really Meant.

we never meddle with the inter nal affairs of other nations" says von Bethmann- -Hoilwek. It is prob able that the Chancellor was mis- quoted. What he really said was "otl1er planets. City Times
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
with her son in Saybrook.
 Infants Death.


 Margaret Holt, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. F.. E. Smith, died at the Middiesex hospital last Friday night. Burial was in Main street cemetery, Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Zofia Lesick entered Charter Oak hospital Tuesday and on We'd nesday underwent an operation for appendicitis.
 Funeral of Mrs. Hayden.
 Mrs. Emma Hayden died Sunday at the home of her sister, Miss Hattie Brainard, after a lingering illness The funeral was at 2 D. m. on Wednesday, Rev. F. Countryman officiating Burial at Little Haddam.
 NJ. H. Lee and family of New Haven visited at Joseph Lees Sunday. Joseph H. Lee was a business caller at North Plain Wednesday.
 Home Guard Mustered Tn. Tuesday evening the local Home Guard, numbering 90, was mustered
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

The Talmud enunerzteg rue among the kitchen herbs and regards 1t ag free of tithe as being a plant not cultivated in gardens. The name rue occurs only in Luke xi. 4z.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

into service by Major T. M. Russell
 of Middletown. The following evening they met for drill.
 Wilbur J. Tracy. employed at the state prison, spent Sunday in town 1 with his family.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

A remarkable handle features . new pan for making pies, which also Is perforated the gases generated passing through the holes 70 that the pastry is lighter and dryer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

For extinguishing fires in cable boxes, where water might increase the danger of short etrcuiting, there has been invented a device for in- jecting hame-smotherins gases.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
EAST HADDAM

Funeral of Mrs. Emma Hayden-Cis- tribution of Red Cross Work-Mus- tering in of Home Guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

A Fair Guess. If Thomas A. Edison hasn't got a surprise up his sleeve for those U- boats we miss our guess-Charleston News and Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

Mrs. Rose Cone has returned to her home here, after spending the winter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

A blow on the jaw by his cousin, match at Newcastle, Pa, brought Mike Liskas' voice back to him after he had been unable to speak for a year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

Lachnite. mounted and cut in the approved fashion, can scraceIy be dis tinsuished from the real diamond. This imitation is said to be able to stand every diamond test-hre, acid and the diamond file.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

The million dollar insurance fad didn't last long among Gotllam's gold kings. It's the two million dollar habit now. J. P. Morgan took out e2. 500. 900 and H. P. Davison, his part ner, took out an extra million.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

Messina is the market of Eastern Sicily for essential oils, of which five. on request of the consulate, have been quoted daily for the past ten months- These are the essences of lemon, orange (sweet). orange (bftter)s ber- <amot (3s per cent) and mandarin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
Funeral of Mrs. Hayden.
Home Guard Mustered

Tuesday evening the local Home Guard, numbering 90, was mustered
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
SOUTHWEST NOT SLOW.

II. g. Roth was in the city last night
from ST. Elmo III. lie purchased lands
here several years ago, and portion
of his holdings are in demand for oil
purposes Mr. Roth states that he
was iu the postofdce I'm his home town
when Dice observed that the govern.
mcn' was advertising a sale Of In.
dian lands at Ardmorc. He came here
and took a chance Some lands in the
Healdlon field were bid up 10 as high
Jas Sll, and Mr. Roth would not pay
quite so much as that, and missed
being q millionaire just that much
He made a purchase IN section 7j-2,
near the point where Walter Critchlow
is starting a test well, and 1t IS this
acreage that promises to make big
returns on the investment. He has
already received in lease money more
than his lands cost him, and ne Is
now playing the game strictly ON "ycl.
vet" in oil field vernacular.
Mr.. Roth came to Carter county ON
this trip for the purpose Of purchasing
business property In the town Of New
Healdton. He did not think of the
quick sale that was made, and lost out
on getting what he wanted. He then
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
Extends Healdton Field.

Gunsburg d Forman in the north
west corner Of section 1912 went into
an oil sand at 1lSS and drilled out Of
il at 1924. The sand had a thickness
of SO feet and the production is esti-
mated at 20 barrels This well was
drilled south Of the Carter oil com.
pany on the Pugh farm, which is a
failure so far at 1900 feet. This we'll
has evidently found the north edge of
the sand, and that further south it
will get better and that it will extend
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12

tried 10 make purchases from those
who bought and found that they were
gather stiii IN wanting a biz bonus. If
Mr., Roth should ever hear it said that
people this far south are inclined to
be slow, he can refute that accusa.
ton. lie is thoroughly convinced that
Oklahoma has a real live bunch, when
10 comes To- building oil towns.