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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
JEWETT CITY
Preachers and Themes for Tomor- rows Services-HeaIth Officers Re- port for f916-RepubIiean Borough Nominations.

Rev. George H. Ewing, pastor of the Norwich Town Congregational church. will occupy the pulpit at the morning. The Christian Endeavor meeting will be led by Miss Ethel Thompson.
 Rev. J. A. spidelrs morning sub ject at the Baptist church is A Com munion Mystery. The observation of the Lords Supper follows this ser vice. In the evening the subject is The Burdens We Bear.
 Rev. Samuel Thatcher's morning subject at the Methodist church is The Spirit of Great Man. In the evening the pastor will deliver the Revelation, this subject being the Apocalypse. The Epworth League meets at o'clock.
 Health Officers Report.
 The report of Health Officer Dr. J. H. Jennings speaks of more than us- uaI contagious and infectious diseases last year. There were six cases of spreading of the disease from these cases. Two cases of measles, whoop- ing cough was prevalent during July, ten cases being being reported. There cases being fatal He spoke of the prevalence of infantile paralysis throughout the state, and if proper precautions being taken in the town. 
 The schoolhouse was thoroughly cleaned during the summer. There was no complaint of nuisance. There has been an ample supply of good drinking water. The recently com pleted servers serve far better condi- tions as to health and cleanliness where they are established.
 Republican Nominations.
 The republican borough committee has placed in nomination these names for borough officials: Burgess, J. H. Lee: assessor, Shepard F. Brown; :; clerk, Clovis CaSaVant; treasurer, Clovis CasaTant; collector of taxes, Louis M. Gingras; bailiff, Pearl Nor gan; auditor, George H. Prior.
 Personal Items.
 Mrs. Sadie L'HeureuX of Baltimore, Md, is a guest at Dr. and Mrs. J. H. McGaughlin's.
 Mrs. Charles H. Mackay and Mrs. William Johnstone were recent guests of Mrs. MacKay's sister. in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
BALANCE OF s11s.75.
Company Officers Account for Fund Collected Before Guardsmen Left for the Border.

Directly after the drill of Company L, held in the armory Thursday ev- en1ng the officers of the company gave their report on the fund that had been collected for the boys before they left for the border. Lieut.. J. B. Full lerton read the report that had the indorsement of E. P. Chesbro, Frank F. Fenton and Captain H. E. F. Tie sing. The report showed that there is a balance of $119.75 and six dollars is due from the members of the com pany. The total expenses of the com pany were S663.75. while the amount contributed was $7S9.5s. The com pany spent $50 for a typewriter, S19 to prize squads. $53.92 for a baseball out fit, $14.2S for janitors' services, $141- = 40 was spent by the company on the trip from Mantle to Arizona Food, tobacco, medicine and other expenses took up the remainder of the fund. ed over to James Lee. treasurer of the company.
 The amounts contributed to the fund were as follows:
 June 24, 1916, received from
 E. P. Chesebro (Chip Fund) s369.75 June 24, 1918, received from B.
 P. Chesebro (Chip Fund.-. 575e From deposits in a Nogales
 bank during the stay of Com
 pany L there ........... 25o.oo Various sums received while
 at Nogales by Captain H. E.
 F. Tiesing and Lieutenant J.
 B. Fullerton from sources
 here ...... ................. 112.33
 Total ..... .. $7s9 5S
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
TOILET ARTICLES AT CLEARANCE SALE PRICES

Calox Tooth Powder-Saie price 1sc. Dr. Lyons Tooth Powder-SaIe price 1ee.
 Pebecco Tooth Paste~Sale price 3oc. soc size Lambert's Listerine-SaIe price 4oc.
 25c size Lanbert's Listerine-SaIe price 2oc.
 S-ounce size Hydrogen Peroxide Sale price 12c.
 16-ounce size Hydrogen Peroxide Sale price 18c.
 soc size Dioxogen-SaIe price 35c. 25c size Dioxogen-Sale price 17c. Borden's Matted Milk, soc size Sale price 35c.
 Kara Linen Writing PaperSaIe price 25c pound.
 Kara Linen Envelopes-SaIe price 1oc a package.
 Highland Linen Writing Paper-SaIe price 29c a box.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

PzIunolive Soap-saie price Sc a cutsrura Soap-saIe price 1ee a sR<e.
 Woodbury's soap-saIe price 1ee a Bake.
 Packer's Tar soap-SaIe price 17o cal<n-
 Pears Unscented soap-SaIe price 12e a cake.
 spooneTs Corylopsis Talcum Powder Saie price Sc.
 soc size Sal Hepatica-saIe price Jergenss Benzion and Almond Lotion -9ais price 19c-
 z5c size SuIpho Naptol-saIe price Four-ounce size bottle Sodium Phos- rhate-Sale price 19c.
 Hind's Honey and Almond Cream EAln price 39c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
INJURED MAN DIES
 IN THE HOSPITAL
Mike Scholas<i Died About 7.3o O
 Clock Friday Evening.

Mike ScholaSki, who was fatally in ured by an automobile Thursday ev- eninG, died in St. Joseph's hospital at 7.30 o'clock Friday evening. The man had been suffering from a bad ly fractured sl<ujll and his right leg had been badly crushed. When he was brought to the hospital i- vas thought that he did not have a c-.ance of recovery.
 Scholaski, whose home was at A Ives street, is survived by a wife and twelve children, some of whom wit messed the accident
 It is now thought that [. It J. Johnstone, owner and driver uf the car that struck ScholaSke will be held on charge of manSlaughter al- though no arrest was made last ev- ening. A number of witnesses have been told to appear and it is thought the case will get hearing at this mornings session of the court
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
COLCHESTER
Mrs. A. T. Van CIeve Entertains at Bridge-Masonic Burial For James Russell Dutton - Grange Members Attend in a Body.

Mrs. A. T. Van Cleve entertained the following at Bridge whist Wednesday afternoon: MT. and Mrs. Sherwood Roosevelt of Hebron, Misses Annie and Rosie Smith, Misses Anna and Matilda Avery, Mrs. $. M. Smith. Mrs. William c. Davenport, Mrs. J. M. Klein. Mrs Edgar A. Carrier and Mrs Henry J. Bailey. A<lunch was served during the afternoon
 Minor Mention.
 Fred Coates of Hebron was a guest of friends in town Thursday.
 Charles H. Strong and Charles A. Kramer were in Salem Wednesday.
 Mrs. Carlton Montgomery of New York is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. J. R. Dutton
 Harold Porter 1ert town Thursday for Hartford, where he has secured employment
 Charles Burke of New Haven is working as brakeman on the Branch railroad
 David Caron of Hebron was a Col chester visitor Friday.
 At the Colchester Baptist church on Sunday afternoon, January 14th. the pastor, Rev. B. D. Remington, will preach at the morning and evening service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Brief Mention,

Wilfred Burdick of Chaplin has been appointed as assistant herdman at Storr college.
 Captain Charles Fenton of this city is entertaining his brother Colonel E.. B. F'enton of Chicago for a few days.
 Judge and Mrs. James A. Shea and daughter have returned to their home in this city after spending some time in the south where Judge Shea went for his health.
 Icemen about the city have again started to harvest their crops and some good ice is being put into the houses. The cold snap which came on Thursday has again made the ice hard for marking and cutting Some good heavy ice is being cut at the pumping station.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Rseord. RreaLkina Fiaures for Iron.

Record Breaking Figures for Iron.
 The shipments of iron ore from the mines in the United States in 1916 are Hstfmaed by Ernest F. Burchard, of lhe United States Geological Survey, Department Of the Interior, to have lpproximated 75.500.o0O gross tons, compared with 55,4s3, 100 tons in 1915, an Increase of 34 per cent This ore sold for approximately SITS, 935, ,0o0, an increase of about SIT, 7,65e.OO0 compared with the value of the 1915 output Ore in stock at the mines Is estimated at aproximately 1o, ,4s6, 900 gross tons compared with 13,74s,7 TSP tons in 1915, d decrease of nearly 24 per cent
 Of the total shipments of iron ore 6A.TS4, 198 gross tons were shipped by boat from the Lak Superior district, according to detailed figures from the docks of upper lake ports published recently by the Iron Age, and possi- bly, 1,S00, 600 tons in addition was nhlped by rail, making the probable total shipments from the mines in the Lake Superior district more than 66.- 10o. .000 gross tons. Compared with theboat and raiI shipments from this district in 1915 (47,272,751 gross tons)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
EFFORT TO COMPEL
 LAWSON TO GIVE NAMES
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 sides of the house, including Chairman Henry of the committee.
 Five Additional Days to Report.
 In the end it was agreed that the committee should have five additional days in which to report on the Wood privileged resolution. a report on which originally was ordered by to- morrow, and Mir. Henry immediately called a meeting of his committee for tomorrow morning to work out plans for recalling Lawson. The Wood resolution with amendments or some substitute to broaden the committees s powers probably will be brought be- fore the house tomorrow and acted
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
OBITUARY.
Joseph ZeigIer.

The death of Joseph Zeig1er S7, oc- cured at his home in Mansfield late Thursday night. MT. Zeigler was born in Germany in 1929, coming to this country when he was a young man. He was former resident of GurleyvilIe, where he was a farme6 The deceased was a widower.
 Mrs. Mary c. Burke.
 Mrs. Mary C. Burke died Friday afternoon at the home of her niece, Miss Margaret Haggerty of 30 Center street, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Burke had made many friends in Willimantic where she had lived for a great many years. She is survived by a son. William, a daughter, Mrs. Jeremiah Haggerty, both of this city and twelve grand children.
 Louis Benoit.
 The death of Louis Benoit, S1, of Eagleville, occurred a t the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gideon Genest of 258 Windham Road, this city. He was born in Ste. Helena, Canada, but came to the town of Mansfield to live when a young boy. He is survived Eagle vile, Philias of North Wind ham. five daughters, Mrs. William Kennedy of New. London. Mrs. Henri Herbert of Moosup, Mrs. Louis Lar taille of Montreal, Mrs. Genest of this city and Mrs. Joseph Rivet of And over.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

from few days business trip to New York Henry J.. Bailey. driver of R. E D. route No. 1, is confined to his home by a. sereve cold. George B. Miller is substitute carrier is driving on the route. Roger Foote of Lebanon was in town Thursday. Leonard Siebert of East Hampton was a visitor in town Friday. Charles T. Wilson of Worcester,
 Mass, was the guest of local friends Friday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
READY-TO-WEAR SECTION

nnd$ - r '' T'N0 S0""" @'rsSa' prices S''' S'O' SlS SSs s22'' s2ss and
 Black Coats are now reduced to s'O0 s2S0 ''S00' s50 s Novelty Coats are no" reduced to $780, soO sf2S0 s50o
 Wcrnen's Novelty andsae
 an5S " ~ '' ~ ~ e N" eouoeu o s~~"' @'"s' fz98 and$ - - ' ~ - ~ -N :"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Columbia Library Association Meets

Thursday evening the Saxton B. Little Free Library Association at Co., lumfbia held it's annual meeting The various reports read showed that D. 867 books had been in circulation dur ing the past year. The result of the election was as follows: President Fred A. Hunt: vice president. Howard A. Rice: secretary. Clayton E. Hunt; treasurer, Edward P. Lyman; trustee Alonzo Little; associate trustees, J. P
 Little and E. P. Lyman: members of library committee for three years,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
5ec DRESS GOODS for 49c

One lot of Dress Goods, consisting of Serge, Mohair, Plaids and Stripes in brown Alice blue and red, stripes and checks, regular 59c quakty-Sale price 49c a yard.
 T5e and $1.00 Dress Goods, consist ing of Storm Serge. Gabardine, Diago- nal, Mohair in blue, green, brown, black and white checks and stripes, regular 75c and s1.00 quality-Sale price 65c a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
FUN ERAL.>
James R. Dutton.

The funeral of James Russell Out ton was held at his home on Main street, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Sherwood Roosevelt of St. Peters S Episcopal church, Hebron, officiated. The services at the grame were in charge of the Wooster lodge. F. and A. M, of which the deceased has been a member for 50 years. The members of Colchester grange attended the funeral in a body. as MT. Dutton was a charter member of the grange.
 Personals.
 Harry Elgart returned Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Fined in City Court.

John Culhane was Before the po- lice court Friday morning to answer the charge of intoxication. He plead ed guilty and was fined S1 and costs. Mrs. Bernard, upon whose complaint
 the man was arrested Thursday ev-
 ening, was in court and stated that the accused was capable of taking
 care of himself if he would step
 drinking.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

NO and 54-inch wide Wool Serges and rsMhardine in navy blue, green, gray mnd brown, regular $1.5o quaity-Sale prics SIPS.
 1 and 54-inch wide All Wool Diago- nal ard Storm Serge Alice blue, navy tlue. brown. gray, red and green, reg mlar S1.25 and $1.5o quality--Saie price n1sTU yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

price Be a yard.
 Best Indigo Prints-SaIe price ec a Best Fancy Prints-SaIe price Sc a yard
 Good Quality Gingham, suitable for aprons, etc--Sale price 7c yard.
 Best Quality Apron Gingham-SaIe nrIea 9e a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
operators License Returned.

Chief E. H. Richmond has recefv- ed a communication from the auto mobile department of the state, stat ing that the operators licenses of Izydore Jedzinisk of this city has been returned to him. The license was suspended some time ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
BED SHEETS

sfz8o Bed Sheets-SaIe price 62c. s1xso Best Bed Sheets-SaIe price Bcs
 slxss Best Bed Sheets-saIe price H.i6.
 4Ds Best Bed sheets-saIe price ea
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

officers will be installed. A turkey supper will be served.
 Brevities.
 George F. Emmons has returned from several days stay in Boston. Mrs. Irwin Haley of Brooklyn IS spending a few days In the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
DRESS SILKS AT CLEARANCE SALE PRICES

36-inch wide Windham Silk in navy blue, green, brown, old rose and changea'ble. fully worth s2.oo-speefai SIPS a yard.
 36-inch wide Silk Poplin in all the desirable colors and shades, regular 79c quality-SaIe price 69c a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

The Qminlre That Does Not ARcct Heat
 Recause of It's tonic and laxative effect, Laxative Promo Quinine can be taken by anyone without causing nerv- ousness nor ringing in the head. There is only one "Brono Quinine." E. w GROVES signature is on box. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
WASH GOODS AT CLEARANCE SALE PRICES

One lot of Kindergarten Cloth, suit able for children's garments--Saie price 14c yard.
 Duckling Fleece in a wide range of patterns, suitable for kimonos and dressing saeques-SaIe price 12Lac a yard.
 Good Quality Percale, good patterns Sale price lie yard.
 36-inch wide Best Percale-SaIe price 12i2c a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
OFFERINGS IN THE DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT TABLE LINENS AT CLEARANCE SALE PRICES

Full B1eached All Linen Damask- Sale prices S1.1o, $1:2e, $1.50, S1.65. $1.75 and $1.95 yard.
 Hemmed AIercerized Napkins, ready to use-Saie price S1.19 a dozen.
 All Linen Napkins-SaIe prices $1 .49 and up to $5.39 a dozen.
 Mercerized Table Covers, 21s yards long-Sale price $1.3e.
 Round Scalloped Table Covers, S. quarter sizes-Sale price $1.48-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Christian Science Services

The Sunday morning service will be at 1O.45 in the Y. M. c. A. building. Main street. Subject, Sacrament.
 Wednesday evening meeting at 7.45, Shetucket Park No. l., South Wind ham road. Trolley leaves at 7.45.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Held Tea and Sale.

The Woman's Charitable Fund held It's second tea at the home of Mrs. Christopher c. Case on Windham street Friday. The affair lasted from until o'clock, during which time there was a white sale of practical and fancy articles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
FUNERAL.
Lionel LavaIIe.

The funeral of Lionel Lavalle was held from the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Lavalle at IS Lafayette street, at o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial took place in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Rural Carrier Discovered Chimney
 Fire

When Arthur P. Ellsworth, the ru- ral delivery carried on route No. 2 from this city, arrived at the home of George Brown in Scotland Thursday afternoon it was noticed that there was a brisk chimney fire which threat ened the house. After procuring the assistance of some neighbors the ames were eXtinguished in about an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

pr. CaIdwelfs Syrup Pepsin can be obtained at any drug store for fifty cents, and should have a place ir every home. l. vii save many timea it's cost in lessened doctor bills and maintain the health of the entire fam iIy To avoid limitations and iueffec- tive substitutes be sure to get pr CaldweH's Syrup Pepsin. See that fac-simile of pr. CaldWelrs signature and his portrait appear on the yellow carton in which the bottle Is packed A trial bottle, free of charge, can be obtained by writing to pr. W. Caldwell, 455 Washington St., Monu- cello, Illinois.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Mercerized Table Damask -S Sale prices 29c and 44e yard.
 ff-fnch wide Bleached Union Dam Eet Bale price e9c a yard.
 61~inch wide Half Bleached Linen Table Damask-Sale prices 75c and Fl.11 yard.
 To-fnch wide Half Bleached All Linen Table Damask-Saie price $1.1o a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Wool PopIin. French and Storm Serge, Gabardine and Crepe in navy blue, Alice blue, red, brown, green, gray plaid and black and white checks, regular S1.00 quaiity-Sale price 84c Yard
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
uoAKING REDUCED

Hf and S6-inch wide Silk Null in all ralorz and shades-Sale prices Pic and E9c yard.
 z5-fe1ch wide Black Surah Silk, reg nIar R1-5o quality-Sale price 5se yard.
 ss-inch wide Black Lou:sine Silk, rnEulnr $2.D0 qua1ity-Saie price SIPS yHrd-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Henry c. Spooner. the lobbyist for all Iegislatio that pertains to prohi- bition, and against the sale of intoxi- cants in any form, hung his hat on the customary peg at the statehouse Thursday. He was greeted by many acquaintances, and to them he de- cIared that he expected to be present at every session and make business for the excise committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
LEGISLATIVE LORE.
Thought Generated Through the Gilded
 Dome for The Bulletin.

From outward appearance the busi- est man at the state capitol is Souve- mir Taylor. He is here, there and ev- anywhere, walking encyclopedia Of all that pertains to the legislature and ever ready to impart his knowledge to inquirers Taylor should be given per manent charge of the bureau of in formation. a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Taken to HospitaI.

The ambulance was called to the town farm late Friday afternoon to carry one of the inmates to the hos pital for treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
WIIL4IMANTIC
2seph Hutchins and William
WI. C. T. u. Meetina.

Many attended the meeting of the W. c. T. U. held in the rooms on Val | ley street Friday afternoon. The meeting was a special evangeiIstic | service after which reports of the na- | tional convention were read
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
Will Preach at Putnam.

Rev. R. M. Plumb of Windham will preach in the Congregational church at Putnam Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
PILLOW CASES

45x36 Pillow Cases-Sale prices 121sc, 1sc and 21c each.
 45x381e Best Hemstitched Pillow Cases-SaIe price 27c each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
NOANK

Liberty Councils Installation = Re- bekahs at Mystic Sociai-County Commissioner Smith Recovering From Grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

While MT. Spooner is big man, in avoirdupois and prohibition fight, he will find just as big men in stature, and perhaps bigger, in the membership of the excise commission, men who have as clear conception of the wants of the people as MT. Spooner or any other man. It so happens that the three taIlest members of the legisla- ture have been assigned to the com mittee. They are Senator William F. Quigg of Chatham, the highest of the trio, and Representatives Joe Tender son of Norwich and Dan Smith of Chester.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
MYSTIC

Officers of Tierney Temperance League Installed by County Diree- tor w. H. McGuinness-Mystic En- camPment Confers Degree on Four Candidates
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

The members of the house will be assigned to seats next Tuesday, and when this feature is completed it means a settling down to real busi- ness. Then the members can be To- cated, recognized by the speaker. and business will proceed in proper form, and with despatch when Speaker Healey is at the desk.
 Norwich is known in the present legislature just as much as is any other town in the state by reason of a seasoned and popular delegation, and each delegate has been given commit tee prominence. Representative Hen derson is gradually recovering from the injuries received in an automobile accident, and his legislative friends expect to see him standing before the bar-of the house-before the end of next week, to receive the oath of of flee.
 Perhaps the most useful official is the superintendent of the state capi- toI about this legislative time, as it is up to him to provide for all the wants of the legislators. He is sup posed to furnish about twice as many rooms for committee hearings a there are in the building. Still he has a way of doubling up on rooms in order to accommodate all committees so that he satisfies almost every legislator. Of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Total
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13

Harry Elgart returned Thursday
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-09
SPIRIT OF OPTIMISM.

When the spirit of Tim Murnane took it's flight this old world lost one Of its happiest optimists Big, joyial, happy, he could not contain within himself the pleasure that he got out of life, so he generously spread spirit of optimism to others
 When the Bostou's first came to Hot Springs to train, Tim Murnaue was iii the lobby of the hotel The morning was raw. and it was raining. Big, strong. youthful, energetic ball players were champing to get out in practice. They were complaining.
 "Cheer up. boys, the sun will be < shining tomorrow. came from Tim Alurnane
 That was his way of looking al things. He could look through the clouds of today to the bright pros poets of tomorrow. His vision was not narrow. He loved Boston and the east, and he loved to come into Hot Springs, and the south; he enjoyed the companionship of others because they enjoyed his companionship; he eheered and encouraged may strus- gling ball player over the stony paths of uncertainty; he was without pre- 1udice. but filled with the love of humanity Tim Murnane is now a memory. but he is the same kind of
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-09
A woman's Experience With Grippe

When a cough or cold hangs on, " and you have aches and pains in your joints and muscles, it Is likely that grippe is taking hold of your system. Mrs. J A. Rodgers, Switzer, s. C., says "l am susceptible 10 colds; of on ending in grippe. In this case have found Foleys Honey and Tar 10 prevent doctor bills" This sterlina family remedy loosens the phleehm stops irritation, allays soreness and inflammation and frees the air pas sages. Good for children A. C. Jen nings
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-09
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the an npal meeting of the stockholders O; the Camden Coal and Clay Company will be held at the Arlington hotel Hot Springs. Ark, on Monday, March the fifth. 1pt7, between the hou~S ol two and six B. m. for the purpose oi electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and the transaction 9. such other business as may lawfully come before the meeting.
 k. R BANCROFT. Secretary and Treasurer Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. 1916. 2-1-30
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-09

Saline county is doing about all she can 10 the upkeep or that part of the iittl2 Rock-Hot Springs highway in her county, and deserves the encour agement of Garland and Pulaski in her efforts