Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-06
NAM.
Seven Months Jail Sentence for 6ru- tai Conduct-Elks' Soeial--Coneert by Springfield Glee club-Granse Inspection Planned.

AuS6T BOL 6 SLlu ScnLCiCC HI the city court Friday morning for some offences that he committed here about month ago and then left the city. These offences consisted of abuS- ing his mother at her home in Rhodes vile, visiting the home of his aunt and upsetting the table arranged for the evening meal and then of going up stairs and breaking in a door of an- | other tenement. Auger was intoxi- cated at the time and for this he was | sentenced to 30 days in jail An ad- ditional 60 days sentence was imposed for the breach of peace at his moth CTS home, 60 days more for the breach l of peace at the home of his aunt, and a third 60 days for breaking in the door. He was fined s10.49. Auger will be in the Brooklyn jail for more than seven months,
 Assignment of Cases. There was short session of the superior court Friday morning for the assignment of cases. When court comes in next Tuesday morning the first case assigned is that of John Sta pleton vs. Helen Adams. This case is to the jury. Wednesday the first case is to. the jury. and is that of Bridget Foley vs. James W. Foley. The other two cases for Wednesday are: To court. Sadie Maude Clark vs. Dal- las E. Clark, and John J. Burns vs. Mary Burns.
 Reported for Conference.
 The woman's home missionary so- ciety of the Methodist church held meeting with Mrs Levi Arnold of Grove street Friday afternoon.
 E. NJ. Arnold and c. D. Sharpe, del- egates from the Second Congregation al church to the New England Con- gregational conference recently held at Manchester. N. H., gave report of the conference at church meeting on Thursday
 Store Improvements.
 Alterations at the store of the Byron D. Bugbee corporation are nearing completion. One of the notable changes is the increase in show win dow space on Bugbee corner and it has effected decided improvement, both from the standpoints of appear ance and display.
 Buys Sheldon Store and Stock.
 R. K. Stafford of South Woodstock has purchased the Wayland w. Shell dcn store and stock at that place. MT. Stafford was. formerly a clerk for Mr. Sheldon, who died last July from in- juries received by the accidental dis charge of a cannon or the night be- fore the Fourth.
 Rev. George A. Ferguson, pastor of the Adventist church in this city, will speak at service to be held at the chapel in South Woodstock this (Sat- urday) afternoon.
 A court of the Independent Order of Foresters will probably be estab- hshed in this city during the spring, many persons already having made applications to become members.
 Regular Friday evening Lenten serv- ices were held at St. Marv's church. A large congregation was in attend ance.
 Indicate Prosperity. The reappearance of double-header freights on the main line of the Mid land division is significant of an in- creasing freight traffic and a return of prosperity.
 EIks' Social
 The Elks in Putnam enjoyed e pleas ant evening Friday when a double quartette of new members were taken in after which there was a social ses- sion.
 Guests of Governor LiIIey.
 Members and attendants at the 'oe- islature from Windham county and es- pecially from this section. were en- tertained by Gov. George. L. Lilley one evening this week
 At Congregational Church.
 Rev. Albert H. CurrierSxDD., for merly one of the faculty @of Oberlin theological seminary will occupy the pulpit at the Congregational church on Sunday. Two weeks from Sun day the nastor, Rev. frank D. Sar- gent. IS expected to preach after a stay of about four months in Califor- mia for the benefit of his health.
 Maine Potatoes as Freight.
 Many carloads of Maine potatoes are being sent into this section of south ern New England, Ile potato-laden cars are easily identified in a train ty means of the protruding stove pipes from the heaters within the cars.
 Edward Coderre of Worcester is vis- iting with Putnam friends.
 w. H. Taylor returned from Hart ford Friday. where he has been spend ing the week.
 R. A. Schlesinger of New York was 0 visitor in Putnam Friday.
 Charles York of Southbridge, Mass, called on friends in Putnam Friday.
 The publication of the assessors ab- stract in the municipal register. soon to be Issued, is new wrinkle in con- nection with the publication of local city reports and its appearance is awaited with interest.
 Penteeostal Service.
 Rev. R. W. Buchanan of the Pente- costal e urch will hold a service at the Putnam Heights church Sunday afternoon.
 J. Fl. Prouty of Barre. Vt, was a visitor in Putnam Friday.
 D. D. Dwyer of Waterbury is the guest of his brother. NJ. M. Drwyer, and family.
 Game Postponed.
 The ~ame between Willimantic and Killingly high schools originally sched- uled 70 be played here Friday eve ming to decide the school league cham pionship will probably be played next week Friday evening.
 Will Inspect Grange.
 Deputy State Inspector William H. Barron of Danielson will come to Put nam next Monday evening to inspect Putnam grange.
 City Notes.
 Miss Florence Sargent of Boston is spending the week end at her home on Grove street.
 Miss M. Eden Tatem of Boston is the guest of her parents.
 George s. Bradley has been in Washington, D. C.. where he attended the inauguration exercises.
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