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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

Now, Gertrude, it isn't as bad as all that" Mrs. Bates tried to say tactfully. You didn't use to think it was either when you lived here"
 ''oh, I didn't know any better then. But now do. I never grew up till I got to New York. Of course, it's no use talking to you two about it, for you wouldn't understand. You're back just where I was year ago."
 Mrs. Bates laughed. "Just hear her, Jessie! She's been going 1t this way ever since she came. You'd think we were heathen and she was the only original missionary. I tell her she's got New York on the brain"
 Jessie sat silent. She was trying hard to readjust all her ideas of Ger trude. Somehow she did not seems to know this stylish little creature with the peculiarly coifed hair and ex- quisitely delicate complexion and hands. Gertrude's appearance fasctn- ated her; she could not keep her glance from straying over it continu- ally-a glance that was growing every instant more wistful and wondering.
 T wish" Gertrude said, thoughtful y. that I'd got hold of Jessie sooner and made her go with me. It would have been the making of you, Jessie She's smarter than I am and shed have worked up faster If anything. get $14 week now with bonus, an6 I've only been there a year. It ism hard work--not half as hard and com plicated as it is here in the country with their old-fashioned switchboard. and apparatus. I only have to wall five blocks to my apartment. and 0 course can always ride. There ar,
 -' rs h the apartment; 1t
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
By Joella Johnson

scarcely dark enough for . lamp, 6us there was one in the kitchen window. Preston had set it there to cheer her up the hill. She lifted her head and began to walk faster. Before she reached the door she smelled faint odor of frying bacon. She opened the door and went in.
 Preston stood beside the stove trying to do two things at once-read the daily paper and turn the sizzling ba- con. He turned joyous face toward her. Hello, my girl. l thought 1t was just about time for you, so was getting supper" he cried. Take your things right of and sit down at the table. Teas all made and everything. There! Give me your coat and I'll shake it out the door. This is going to be a heavy snow. They got 1t in New York yesterday. I was just reading about it in the paper. Gee, I'm glad I'm here and not there-surface cars all blocked, railroads tied up. wires down. And worst of all, so many people out of work-telephone com. pany's discharged hundreds. It's hard times in the city, all right. How'd you find your friend?
 Jessie looked round the low, conn fortahle kitchen, at the storm press ing at the windows; at her husband. tall, rugged, with such tender 5eri- ousness in his dark eyes as he brushed her coat and hung it up to dry. She could not speak. and when she did not he inquired again ia surprise
 "Eow'd yo4 say yopr friend was-
 Suddenly Jessie threw herself ints his arms. "oh, don't call her my friend" she murnared She's thA
 -st enemy ever had"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
CHICAGO GRAIN uARKEr.
A Wolf In Sheep's Clothes

Mex. I don't want him following me into town"
 Preston whistled to the dog and 1es- sic swung down the hill alone. She was very happy.
 It was dull winters day, with snow hanging upon the horizon in thick, leaden clouds piled up like vast dis tant mountains. Knee deep" sang on the wan bough of a wayside tree. Jessie shook her kand at him. We've had snow enough, you little trickster!" shc said.
 At the foot of the hill the town be- gan struggling along to center of lively congestion. Jessie's destination did not lie at the center, though close to it. The house she sought was a rather isolated, old one on a principal street She rang the bell and an el- derfy woman came to the door,
 why, how do you do. Jessie!" she exclaimed. Come right in. Ger truds's out now. but she'll be back in 8 few moments. She'll be so glad to sec you Take that chair by the radi- ator, and draw on your coat Did you walk. downT
 Yes, I walked" Jessie replied Preston was bury and I didn't mind There's good track all the way"
 -sanes you wen. up on the hill tr live ! nEvc- see you any mora sait Mrz. Batns. Y was telling ciaTtrEd' so. There. guess gha:'s her steI now on the veranda."
 Jessaie. heard the step and her fac, flushed with expectation as she tarast 1t toward the door. She had not Sae, Gertrude Whitaker in a year, ard ths. had once been all in all ta each eth ., ger,ssertahsat reryovE.y as tn
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

Boston, Dec. 24-Definite a1- nouncement that "aBbe" Ruth. had turned back his contract to the Bos- ton American baseball club and has made here tonight by John Igoe, bus mess manager of the home run re cord holder, upon arriving from the Pacific coast. The contract, which was made last year for a three year period, provided for a salary of $l0,- 900.
 In submitting his new demands, Igoe added, Ruth said he would not play major league ball except with the Red Sox and would not consent to be. traded. Ruth is on the Pacihc coast at present Igo branded as false reports that Ruth was contem- plating entering the ring.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

ure and financial anxiety of that first year of her married life until she be- gan to feel tempted and uneasy and discontented.
 Well" said Gertrude. smiling. Tt isn't too late now. You go with me. Jessie, when I go. Will"
 "stop!" It was Mrs. Bates voice, stern and harsh. Stop this instant. Gertrude Whitaker. I won't allow 1t. You're a regular temptress. Don't you listen to her, Jessie. The idea of her wanting you to leave your husband and go with her! I hope you've got too much sense to heed her"
 "Yes. I've got too much sense, 1" Jessie said. She stood up and fum- tled blindly at her gloves. Her lips were pale and quivering. i've got toe much sense, of course. Only" She thrust her arms into the coat Mrs. Bates was holding for her.
 Run along up the hiil," the older woman said. Its begun to snow and darken. Some night after Gertrude's gone I shall want you and Preston to come down to supper There! Now you're all cosy and warm Run along dear child" She kissed Jessie warm ly and bundled her out the door with an air of wishing to get her away as quickly as possible.
 It was showing thick and fast. The cold flakes fell st;ngingly upon Jessie. unprotected face as she mounted the hill. Her feet were slow. her hear heavy. Sao shivercd, but not with tn, c5d. As she passed under the bar, li!tk tree waers the ."Enee-dae2" hat trlled on her way down the hill, '', light shone cut upon her. It wal
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

door opened and Gertrude entered.
 That first glance showed Jessie how much Gertrude had changed during the year that she had been working in the city. She was a figure of fash ion in her handsome brown suit and tooue and tawny furs. She had on a little veil edged with sczllops that just came to her nose. Through 1t her eyes looked large and coouettish.
 Why, fts-Jessie!" she said.
 "Yes, it's Jessie" Jessie stood up. She held out her hand. Gertrude clasped 1t with her perfectly gloved fingers, but she did not offer 8 kiss. I'm delighted to see you," she said perfunctorily. "Just excuse me till I put away my coat and hat"
 She left the room. When she came back and sat down Jessie eyed her with admiration Gertrude had caught the prevailing air of elegant simplici- ty in dress and it was very becoming She looked more like a little lady ei leisure than girl who earned hei own living as she leaned back in he, chair. critically examining . carefully manicured nall
 "well? inquired Mrs. Bates. "what did you see dowS strect?"
 Snow. and then some" Gertrud, smiled. "Oh, saw team or twt come to bring the wonersolk to towr to do their Saturdays trading" sh, nni2nicked the local vernscuiar ciev erly. "Auntie, wouldn't come bacl to this poky old burg to live for any thing iI the world. don't see how stood it as long as did. I don't se how you stand it As for you, Jessie way up there on the hil--why, it mus feei like you were buried alt7e."
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
5hs gxve her dress one or
 two final pats, Jessie Knight

A 2 5hs gxve her dress one or "A two final pats, Jessie Knight
 looked at the reflection of herself in the mirror. It was an old fashioned glass with a wave in it. and she had to tit it in order to get a good view of herself. She thought shs looked very nice. Her blue popiin Aress was new and she had wxved her hair beecmtnSiy- Her hands, of course. were better out of sight They had grown coarse and rough with work since her marriasa On the left oxe Sbone the tiny spark of . diamond guarding her unworn woodfng ring. Ehs loved her rings, for te her they were symboiic-che one of great tgy. The other of . lasting security.
 Her hat and coat were not 90 fresh Hs her dress, and they did not match. Stll the coat vas warm and she had always felt thst the hat vas parttcu- hrly becoming. She looked in the
 
 glass again and smiled. Certainly Ger zude would. not find her changed.
 She locked the door behind her and slipped the key ia tho ersvies where Preston could find 1t if hs came, to tho house. He was pitching hay oyer in the barn She could hear the rustis  of the hsy and his spirited whistling. She -hoo-hooed" to him, and ho came to the little hay door in the top. oe thc barn, pitehfork in hand, and lookso down at her. He took of his hat and wiped his forehead on his slscva Cover your head; you'll take cold. Jessie commanded. "It's summsr temperature up her, in the hay. Going to be sone long ? he inquired.
 .-Till supper ttns. probably. Cal
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

begun by the Geological Survey in CO., operation with the Forest Service in 1915 and was designed to determine both the locations of water-power sites and the possible water power avail able. Since then the Geological Ser vey has maintained a number of gag ing stations in southeastern Alaska throughout the year,and has installed other stations in cooperation with in- dividuals and corporations.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
MERRY CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
 SENT QIII RY n,QI LEE

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 24-Franklin DOlier, national commander of the American Legion, tonight sent Christ mas greetings to the war disabled men a telegram which he addressed to Cor poral J. E. Bute. Walter Reed hos pital, Washington. Corporal Butte rep- resented the disabled veterans in the recent conference of department com manders of the legion in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

The best luck we ever had on days duck hunt was one day when we just got one old he-greenhead. Once we went on a trip in Quebec and got nice moose and a nice deer-and then got frozed in and had to walk 35 miles to the railroad. Another time we had one of our finest trip and didn't see nothing. So there you are. It's WHO you go with and HOW sou behave that MAKES hunting trip:
 Spoke and Les can and do put a real fellowship in a trip. No man is ever going to leave a good taste in that fails to honor the rules that are just in the protection of wild life, which in it's own helplessness fails to protect itself. Yours for No Horns, No Shoot!
 S'long,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
HARVARD GRADS GREET
 CRIMSON FOOTBALL TEAM

San Francisco, Dec. 24.-The Har- yard University football team arrived here tonight from the east en route to Pasadena to meet the University of Oregon New Years Day. dele gataion of Harvard alumni met the members of the party at the ferry and escorted them to their hotel Tomorrow they will be guests of the Harvard club at luncheon and tomorrow night will depart for Southern California.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
DEATH SENTENCE FOR FIVE
 COMMUNISTS IN BUDAPEST

Budapest, Saturday, Dec. 2O.-Five additional Communists have been sen fenced to death, including Eugen Las- clo, author, Journalist and lawyer Nine others have been sentenced to long terms of Imprisonment.
 The police authorities have issued warrants for Alexander Garbai, former premier, charging him with instignat- ing 204 murders.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
BELGIAN Y. w. C. A.
 WORK BEGINS centers Opened in Antwerp and
 Brussels.

The American Y. W. c. A. has re- gently opened a hotel with living &C., commodations for twenty girls in Brussels Belgium, which will serve as a demonstration Y. w. c. A., with living accommodations wholesome meals served at reasonable prices, a recreational and educational program.
 In addition to this center two in- dustrial centers or ''Foyers des AL liees," have been opened, one in Brus- sels and one in Antwerp, where in dustrial women workers may go for recreation, for educational classes, for meals, for social affairs, and where they may also find a quiet. corner in which to read or to write letters.
 The Brussels foyer is housed in an old warehouse and has been remod- eled so that it now has a cafeteria, gymnasium, concert hall, classrooms a rest and reading room. American secretaries are in charge of the work, assisted by Belgian women who attended the Y. W. C. A International Training School in Paris this last Smmer
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
From the Consular Reports.

Consul Dreher reports that accord ing to census of the Canal Zone the civil population is 21,759, of whom 7,G31 are Americans. There are 10,517 men, ASIA women and GAPS children. Then number. of government employees is 9,69S.
 Consul OHara cables of perma- nent samples exhibition to be held at Trieste under the auspices of the chamber of commerce. The consul considers this an excellent opportunity for American exports to display their goods.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR
 THEFT OF LIBERTY BONDS

New York, Dec. 24.-Two fore ar- rests were made tonight in connection with the theft of $142,0o0 worth of Liberty bonds from the firm of E. D. Levinson and Company last September Nathan Edson, g years old, and Sam uel Massey, 31 years old, both clerks are charged with having criminaIly received stolen property.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
BROKER SULLIVAN HAS
 AGAIN BEEN ARRESTED

New York, Dec. 24.-David M. Sul- livan, member of the Consolidated Stock Exchange, liberated on s50,000 bail for an alleged bond swindle a month ago, was arrested again to- day by request of the police in Wash ington, D. c. He is wanted. the po- lie esaid. for alleged conspiracy to de- fraud Washington banks. Bail on the second charge was fixed at $1,00O.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
HOPE FOUNDRY, AUBURN, R. l..
 IS DESTROYED BY FIRE

Providence, R. l.. Dec. 24.-The Hope Foundry in Auburn was practically destroyed by fire that did damage es- timated at s125,000 today. The blaze started in the main building together which together with one of the wings was totally destroyed. A second wing was badly damaged.
 The main building was of brick. and one story, 180 by 100. The loss is cov- cred by insurance.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
HARcARD ARRIVES IN WEST
 AND HOLDS PRACTICE

.Sacramentol, Calf, Dec. 24.-The Harvar University football team which will play the University of Oregon eleven at Pasadena on New Year s Day reached California today. When the second section of the Overland Limited pulled into Sacramento the football squad left the train and spent a few minutes in practice.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
Babe" RAthTurns DownS15,OOO Contract

was the Oregan coach that his plays would not be known that he stationed sentries along the top of the grand stand and at the entrances, to the park.
 Gossip around the training quarters indicated that the squad was divided into two teams, one using Harvard's reported defensive and offensive plays and the other the Oregon plays.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
OBITUARY. pr. Underwood Cochran,

Atlantic City, \. J.. Dec. a4.-Dr. Underwood Cochran, commissioner of parks and public buildings former member of the New Jersey house of assembly and a large real estate op- orator, died suddenly tonight from acute nephritis. Dr. Cochran. who was 47 years old. came here several years ago from Camilla, Ga.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
Water Powers Tn Southeastern Alaska,

Systematic investigation of the wa ter resources of Alaska was begun by the United States Geological Survey, Department in the Interior, in 1906 and has been carried on in one or an- other part of the territory to the pre- sent time. This investigation was un- dertaken. to supply the need for defin ite information in regard to the quan- tity of water available for many uses. such as hydraulicking, dredging, and supplying power for mines, cannaries and SaWmills.
 The investigation of the water re- sources of southeastern Alaska was
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
PITCHER SANDERS RELEASED
 BY YANKEES TO ST. LOUIS

New York, Dec. 24-The New York Americans today announced the re- lease of Pitcher Roy anders to the St. Louis club of the Amercian League. Sanders was recalled by the Yankees from the Toledo club last fall. New York asked waivers on hi ma few days ago. and St. Louis claimed hi.-.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

annual chess tournament between Yale, Princeton, Columbia and Har yard has fixed the dates for January l, 2 and at the Brooklyn Chess club. Paly will begin at p. m. New Years day.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
FEBRUARY 7TH DATE OF
 ANNUAL TRACK MEET

Boston, Dec. 24.-The Boston Ath- letic Association today announced April 12-15 as the dates for the Ma tional amateur boxing championship and ebruary as the date for its an nua1 indoor track meet.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
THE STANDING

High Team Pin fall, Danie1son, So22 High Team 3 String, Danielson, 1720 High Team Single, Danielson, =. 624 High Individual Average, Barber
 114-6.
 High Individual String Collins, 366. High Individual Single, King, 159.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
or.oon Team Holds Secret Practice

Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 24.-Tne Or egon University football squad con- tinued today it's secret practice in preparation for the game here New Years Day with Harvard. So careful
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

New York, Dec. "A. - Call money strong; high 15; low 10: ruling rate 10; closing bid 10; offered at II; last loan 10; bank acceptances 1 3-4
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
COTTON.
MONEY.

New York. Dec. 24. - Spot cotton steady; middling 1925.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
INTERCOLLEGIATE CHESS
 TOURNEY AT BROOKLYN

New York, Dec. 24.-The intercol- legfate committee in charge of the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
BOXING TO BECOME
 RECOGNIZED SPORT AT YALE

..ACK.'' D
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
t the Kill That Counts.

In closin' Pete" we just want to call your attention to the fact that it is not the kill that makes the trip.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-19
COLORED COLUMN
u. w. Cobb)

Colored County Farm Demonstrate
or Henry A. Laine has arranged
dates for his appearance to speak to
the colored farmers at various places
in the county in the interest Of the
Madison County Colored Agricultural
and Industrial fair which it is pro-
posed to hold this fall. The dates an
tnounced by Lame to talk over the
matter with the colored people are as
follows:
Monday, August 1S, New Liberty;
Tuesday, August 10, Middeltown,
Berea, Farristown;
Wednesday, Aug. 20y Maupintom,
Thursday, August 81, KTksville; Fri
day, August %, Silver Creek; Sat
.urday, August %, College Hill; Tues
day, August 26, Fourmile; Wednes-
day, August 81, Otter Creek; Thurs
day, August %, Concord; Friday;
August 90, Moberly; Saturday;
August 80, White Hall; Monday,
September 10, Taylor's Fork; Thurs
day, September II, Grape Vine; Sat
urday, September Is, Shallow Ford;
Monday, September Is, Peytontown'.
Mrs. William Coleman and son, who
have been visiting her parents Mr.
and Mrs John Brock, have returned to
their home in Lexington.
Miss Madeline Lame, who has been
attending school in st. Louis. Mo-.
Is at home for a months vacation.
Miss Ella M. Brock. of Cincinnati,
! is at home with her brother, Mr.
His many friends will be glad to
Know he is much better.
visiting his father, Mr.. Henry jack
SON ana t either J reiasiyes who has re-
turned from overseas, having been
welcomed home by his numerous
friends.
on vacation from Ann Arbor, Mich.
where she has been attending school,
and also her brother Mr.. Dumas
school at State University Louisyille I;
Miss sudie Daniels. of Waco. who is
at home for few days visit from
Cincinnati, and Miss Charles Irvine,
of Richmond, were the pleasant guests
son Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Gordon Davis Is here on fur
Tough visiting his grandmother, Mrs
Susan Jackson. He has been In over
'S Misses JAMIE, Ethel, Gertrude. and
| Alberta Chenault were the guests of
Misses Bertha and Beulah Chenault,
lof Clark county near Winchester,
Saturday and Sunday
| ROgcrsviI1e School
Mrs. Hannah Ballew and son are
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Dave Rhodes. |,
4 Miss Naomia Cavanaugh represented
the Rogersville school in the spelling
contest which was given at Richmond
by the chautauqua.
Having attended the chautauqua and
institute, Miss T.. D. Taylor has taken
up her school work.
Those absent from school Monday:
Susie Brooks, Mary v. Chenault, and
Lucille Motion.
Mrs Charity warford is on the
sick list.
Miss Lucille Motion who was over
come by heat Sunday while attending
the soldiers parade, has recovered and
is able to be in school with her class
mates
Frank Walker who has been con-
fined to his room with typhoid fever,
is able to be out
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-19
The Richmond Daily Register Richmond Madison August 1919
CATTLE.D|E FROM /
EATING PARIS GREEN


James Kelly, "a well known
farmer near Clay's Ferry, lost
seven head of cattle and a fine
brood mare last week from
poisoning said to have been
caused by the stock getting to
.,aris green. 1t is said that the
ison was left on the other side
OF d fence which enclosed the
lot in which the stock were pas
tured, So far, it is said that Mr..
Kelly has no information as to
who left the poison where the
stock could get to it. The loss
falls heavy upon Mr.. Kelly, in
deed.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-19
Compliments Miss Hill

The Stanford Journal said this
week: Miss Nellie Wilson Hill
has accepted the position of di-
rector of Public School Music in
Caldwell High School at Rich
mond. This good place was
made by vacant by the reSigna-
ton Of Miss LISA Holtzclaw,
whose health would not permit
her undertaking the strenuous
duties involved. Miss Hill is
very talented and capable and
will undoubtedly make good.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-19

In Boyle county John HCskins sold
his farm on Lovers Lane, containing
140 acres at $500 an acre., Price
Elliott, of Mercer county, was the
buyer.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-19

watch was a very handsome one, re-
Gently presented to Mr.. Cobb by the
Caperton estate in Madison county,
of which he was trustee.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-19
AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M.

his watch at Perryville fair yester
day. His vest pocket was cut, evil
IDENTIFY with scissors, and the time
piece lifted from his pocket. The
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-19

MIR. Cobb Loses Fine Watch
The Danville Messenger said Fri
day: Mr.. Richard Cobb, prominent
citizen of this county, was robbed of