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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
WILL IMANTIC
Run1or of Change in Ownership of Gas
and Electric companys Plant.

~~ ~-FS$AttS 4SnPRnY6 rant
That the affairs of the WiIIimantic
Gas q Electric Co. are about to change
hanus Is runfOred. on good authority,
some two weeks ago, men interested
| N gas and electricity were in this city
| ana held a conference at the Hooker
| mouse after inspecting the local plant,
one or more of the party coming here
| from Boston.
| The change in ownership project
ea may possibly have been effected at
| Boston Tuesday. 1t is not known
whether the Boston men who were rel
Gently in this city, are interested in
| the deal said to be on.
q Winfield Noyes, secretary OF the
Wllllmantic Gas & Electric Co is
known to have gone to Boston on the
nrst train Tuesday morning and it
Is lntimated that he went for the pur-
pose Of witnessing the passing of
deeds between the present and future
owners OF the company. One of the
largest stockholders of the local com
pany resides in the Hub
II IS also claimed that Mr.. Moves
olo not so empty handed, but that he
took along books and papers having a
DeafIng upon the affairs CT the COM
Fahy iocaIWlse. The executive book
keeping OF the company has been done
IN bostcn for the past three or more
Years by man named Smith, who
74perlnl1nus such work for a chain of
similar con- panies all over the country,
desdaY afternoon, President Jesse
+ Church said that as far as he knew
there was no change of owenrship TO
DC erected at the present time, or any
time. but he admitted that the plant
was in the market as it always had
peen, II satisfactory price could be
obtained When asked If Secretary
Noyes' trip to Boston had any bearing
on the rumored change, he said: Not |
the least but Mr.. Moves was simply
there for other reasons, visiting an |
aunt whom he understood lived in |
that vicinity" Questioned with re- |
gard 20 Mr., Moves visits to Boston in |
connection with the clerical work OF |
the local company President Church /
said: NO, he has not been in Boston |
IN years" He also stated that sim
pie cash account was kept in the local |
Office and a record of different con- /
tracts, etc. made with consumers OF
the company's products and that all
the executive bookkeeping was done
n. Boston. as stated previously.
President Church replied to this
query also: rs there any truth in
the rumor that you are contemplating
a change personally? p NO. and should
whether it would affect me or not"
He said that he had just hired his
house for another year, having leased
same last November, whiSh was pretty
good evidence was the idea that he
wished TO convey that any changes in
The company's ownership were wholly
to HIM He even admitted
That he himself might go to Boston
within few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Miss Helen Foss OF Northboro. Mass,
is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs Harry w.
Clarke.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Herbert Brisrs OF
Oaklawn. r. l.. will return to Daniolson
to make their home.
Wesley Wilson Of Maple street picked
several crocuses Tuesday morning.
Assisting Lieutenant Pratt.
Sergt. William Heron OF Fort Wright
is In Danielson this week assisting
Lieut.. j. L. Pratt in instructing the
members Of the Thirteenth Company
in range finding work, etc,
T. n; Pellett has received a new au-
tonobile next week.
Unclaimed Letters.
letters addressed as follows are un-
claimed at the local postoffice: Mrs
Matilda Bowers. Miss Mary Randall,
Aiheldrim Padre, 3. r. Hopkins. Sy-
wilma Martin.
Quebec Scenes Pictured.
A reel Of motion pictures reuro-
ductng scenes during the celebration Of
Qusbec's tercentennial celebration last
summer was shown at the Phoenix
theater Tuesday evening and proved
of more than ordinary interest to Dam
ielson people who went to Canada TO
attend the event.
Prisoners Taken to Putnam.
A score of prisoners held at Brook
lyn jail on criminal charges were
brought over to Danielson Tuesday
morning in charge OF keepers and
taken on the $40 car to Putnam to be
put to plea.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
BRAVE SOLDIER,
But Louis Blood Got State Prison for
Stabbins Nellie Nichols.

Louis Blood Of Webster, charged
with intent to kin Nellie F. Nichols at
Elmville. in the town Of Killingly, on
the night of Nov. 6, 1908, was given q
sentence of not less than one and not
more than five years in the state prison.
The original charge of assault with in.
tent to murder was amended to with
intent to kilP' to save Blood from
heavier penalty. To the latter charge
Blood pleaded guilty.
bis attorney o. E. Getty, of Daniel
son, in an endeavor to secure leniency
for the prisoner, reviewed Bloods his
tory as a soldier for thirty years in
the service Of the United States and
read to the court commendatory letters
to Blood from his superior officers in
which mention IS made of his excep-
tiol al bravery in the face Of danger and
his valiant act In facing as a guard an
outbreak for liberty made by 400 prls-
ontrs at the Preside in San Francisco
while he was a member Of the Twenty
first infantry.
Judge Curtis stated that these facts.
however, did not cheaper the crime and
he believed than any leniency for the
prisoner would have to be sought from
the board of parole.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Collins CHALLENGES Barnes.

Bill Collins of Central Village issues
a challenge through the Windham
Athletic club to wrestle Jim Barnes
Of Springfield in a straight match,
catch as catch can style, the best two
out of three falls to a finish At the
last meeting Of these men Collins was
awarded the match, but 1t was a hand
leap affairs. Barnes to throw Collins
twice in an hour Barnes was only
able to obtain one fall during the
match and that only after exerting
himself TO the utmost. II Barnes
should accept, the sports in this vicin-
ity would see a corking good match.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
comnanY l Inepeoted.

Company L, First regiment. C. N. c..
under command Of Can't Eugene Ash
ton, was inspected Tuesday evening
for the first time under the revised
Dick militia law and made a most
creditable showing. First Lieut.. F. H.
Adam Of Fort Jay, Governors Island,
N. Y, was the inspecting officer and
Col: Edward A. Schultz, inspector gen.
eral of the G. N. g., and Col. John J..
Hickey commanding the First regi-
ment. were also present. Lieutenant
Adam said: The companys affairs are
in excellent shape and the company
passed as good an inspection as any
company have inspected in this state
to date.
The inspection was public and large
audience filed the gallery OF the ar
mory,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Mary Lonoo


Mrs. Mary Longo. "A. died early
Tuesday morning at her home on
Water street after a long fitness. Mrs.
Longo was a native OF Sicily and came
to this country a few years ago to
make her home In Danielson, where her
rSgo sons, Ignazo and Augustus Longo.
are engaged in business. Mrs. Longo
survived her husband only a few
months.
Frank Sweet.
frank Sweet died unexpecteGly at
his home on Main street late Monday
night. Death was due to rheumatism
about the heart. Mr.. Sweet had been
confined to his bed for the past ten
days by serious injuries sustained by
falling from barn on which he was
working on the Daniel Shippee place
on the Wauregan road. His broken
leg was reset and the other injuries
attended to and there was nothing to
indicate that he would not recover He
was resting comfortably a short time
before the end Monday evening when
he was seized with an attack of SUI
fering and died In a little more than an
hour. He leaves his wife and two Chi
dren.
To Consider School Consolidation.
The school board Of the town OF
Killingly will consider the ACCESSIBILITY
Of consolidating grades and schools In
some OF the outlying districts of the
town with a view to determining II
such action would produce better re-
suits than the arrangement now in
force.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
JEWETT CITY.
Address by Mrs. j. n. Larrabss--War-
den Lewis ReaPpoints Borough Com
mittees-Funsrsl Of Miss Sarah E,
Baker.

Mrs. J. II. Larra,bee OF Norwich ad-
dressed a missionary service in the
vestry of the Baptist church Monday
evening on The New Emigration. The
services were in charge OF Byron Will
cox. president of the c. 2. society. A
solo by Miss Grace Bicknell and duet
by Misses Lena and Katherine BabcoclI
were pleasant contributions to the In
terest of the meeting.
Committees ReapPointsd.
The warden and burgesses of the
borough met in regular monthly ses-
sion Monday evening. with Warden
Lewis presiding and Burgess Auclair
absent. The minutes of previous meet
ings were read and accepted, after
which Warden Lewis reappointsd the
committees of last year as follows:
. Police-Burgesses Leclair and Has
kell.
-Burgesses Mccarthy and Au-
clair.
Streets - Warden Lewis. Burgesses
Leclaire and Haskell
Nuisance-Burgesse Mccarthy and
Auclair.
1t was voted that the fire committee
be instructed TO purchase $50 feet Of
new hose for the fire company.
Permission was granted Abraham
Zegeer to build an addition to the
front of his building on Soule street,
providing it does not interfere with the
present established street line.
The street light in front Of the resi-
dence of f. H. Tanning in Main street
was ordered changed to the opposite
side of the street in order to illumin
ate the driveway TO the houses in the
rear OF the residence of Thomas Nc
Also to change the pole now
standing there on private property to
public property
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Various Mstters

The adjourned meeting Of the board
OF aldermen did not materialize last
evening according to schedule, because
the report Of the sewer assessment
committee was not in readiness. but
VIII be submitted at the next regular
meeting OF the board Monday night.
Clarence c. Palmer, who is a letter
carrier working from the local office.
The dates and days on same compare
exactly with the present calendar for
thu year 1909 in its compilation.
Charles Fl. Baker has gone to New
York state on business,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Decisions BY Justice Harusv.

Three decisions were handed down
by Justice Of the Peace Samuel B. Har-
Yey Tuesday forenoon. In the case Of
Cnarles II: Baker of this city VS.. Har-
old Cummings Of Lebanon he found for
the plaintiff, allowing 5000 and costs
a total of $28.96. In the case of Sava
Hafunick VS.. Michael Astrosky he also
found for the plaintiff, the Judgment
being 1927 and costs, a total of sI5.4S
In the case of Kastantin Busnock VS..
Astrosky Judgment for 50 and costs
$1I51.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
pEWINe HOMESTEAD
Destroyed by Fire on Tuesday Noon
Little Saved.

Fire Tuesday noon totally DESTROYED
the old Dewing house and contents. at
Mansfield Center, only a few articles
OF furniture being saved from the low
er floor.
The homestead was situated next to
the Congregational church and almost
opposite Alfred Oden's store and was
used as summer home by the Dew
ings. None has been occupying the
house the past few months, but care
taker living close by, was accustomed
TO go into the house occasionally and
see that everything was in good order.
The last time he had entered the house
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Bills were read and voted paid as
follows: p. b. Driscoll. police duty.
$46; @. II. Prior, IRE marshal, 1881; J.
=. Leonard 81 Son, insurance on cleo
trio light plant. s142.20; insurance on
hose house and contents. S33; Maxey
Seymour. auditor. So; John Welsh. fl
ing liens, $1.50; work on streets. shea
Bros, $3.50; Thomas Murray, s13.95;
Timothy Shea, 314
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Held in $500 Bonds.

Fred Weaver, who was arrested Mon
day forenoon, charged with breaking
and entering the store Of Peter Prys-
zyk, on lower Maina street, at midnight
on the 18th of June last, was arraigned
in police court Tuesday morning, en-
tering a plea of guilty.
Weaver was bound over toe the
next criminal session of the superior
court under bonds of $500. He was
unable to furnish bail and was re-
manded to the county jail.
The state has clear case, it is
claimed, and can prove that the accus-
ed stole 81 worth of goods from the
store and exchanged same for quart
of whiskey, obtained on the West Side
in Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

first plea Of not guilty was later
changed to guilty. Prosecutor Bugbee
of Willimantic in reviewing Potvin's
career and various appearances in
court stated that the prisoner had been
prosecuted on different occasions for
theft. assault and drunkenness and
that he had threatened to do the OFF,
GERS bodily harm when opportunity af-
forded.
Potvin took his sentence without
Wayer
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
YALE ALUMNI.
About GOO Expected to Attend Ban
quet at New Haven.

A meeting Of the general committee
Of the Yale Alumni association Of New
Haven was held last week to hear re-
range the details of the banquet of
the association, to he held in Music
hall on the evening of March 10.
President Daggert presided and the
secretary reported that there was
total membership to date Of over $50
with applications coming in daily
The banquet viii be held at o'clock
and while the list of speakers is not
vet complete, 1t includes President
Hadley, Hon Samuel J. Elder of Bos-
ton and F. Hopkinton Smith, with two
TO hear from who are trying to arrange
their engagements that they may be
present The Yale Glee club will be on
hand and 1t is expected over 500 win
SIT down to the dinner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
FIVE MoosUP BOYS
Given Varying Penalties for Burelariz-
ing Vernon Mill.

Of the five young men involved in
the burglary at the office of the Union
mill in Moosup on Jan. 81 Of this year
one. William Ouilette, rs, the ring
leader. a deserter from the navy and
characterized by the special attorney
as young man STEPPED in crime, re-
ceiyed a sentence OF not less than two
years and not more than three years IN
the state prison. George Berger, Is,
and Henry Myers, p, for participation
in the crime, received respectively SEN
fences Of eight months and one year
in the county jail. Albert Berger, 26,'
a brother of George, was sentenced to
six months in jail for stealing SIS of
the stolen money from the young
brother. He went to New York and
spent the sum. The total taken by the
young craftsmen was 1929
Adelard Vanasse, Is, who was impli-
Gated in a break at the same place,
because of extenuating circumstances
and previous good record, was placed
in the care Of Deputy Sheriff George >.
Bnven of the town Of Plalnfield as pro-
baton officer and the case continued
until the September term. The FIVE
young men are residents OF Moosup.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Charles Proutlca, aged 20 years, died
late Monday afternoon at the home Of
his father, Joseph Proutka, in Gurley-
vile, Of tuberculosis. The body was
brought to this city Tuesday morning
and prepared for burial at the UNDER
taking rooms Of EImore & Shepard.
and was sent to New York on the 4.07
express in the afternoon. The funeral
and burial will be in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
ADMIRAL sPERRY
To Be Invited to Visit His Home
Town, Waterbury.

A movement has been started tc
bring Rear Admiral Charles D. 'Sperry
commander of the American navy, and
former Waterburian. back to Water
bury for period Of twenty-four hours,
during which time 1t is proposed to
give the distinguished naval officer a
reception In which It IS expected
thousands will participate Naturally,
Waterburians feel a special pride in
the international reputation achieved
by Admiral Sperry, and especially for
the reason that he is the first admiral
TO bring home g. fleet Of warships from
a trip which encircled the globe.
The plans for the proposed reception
and welcome TO the admiral are de-
pendent upon the future plans OF that
Official.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Tonioht's Came.

The basketball games in the inter-
association league series at the Y. M.
G. A. gymnasium this evening are Out
laws VS.. Urbans and Excelsiors VS..
Semper Parati club. Two rafting good
contests are certain to result as the
opposing teams are evenly matched.
It would be unsafe to prophesy the
winners.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
The Norwich ! New York PrOpaNsr;l
CHELSEA LINE.
Freight Service.


Superior Freight Service. No tsaaS-
ferrinE.
Freight received ana Forwarded q
all Southern and Western pointA
Rates furnished on application.
Freight service direct 20 New Yorh.
Special arrangements may bo made
whereby freight by this line can be
delivered at Store Door in New York
promptly upon arrival OF steamer L1rnRs
est rates.
STEAMER YUMA leaves Norwion
Tuesdays, Thursdays and sundayo al
p. m Returning, iehvss New York
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays az
{ p. m. New Pier 20 East River fooe
Roosevelt 81 New London leaving tina
D. m.
Norwich a New York Propeller Co.
mar25d c. A whitaker. Agent
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Dr.. Mason Addresses Woman's Club

The Willimantic Woman's club at
its regular meeting Tuesday evening
was finely entertained by DR.. Louis I.
Mason, who took as his subject Tu-
berculosis and It's Prevention. The
theme was discussed in its varied
phases, many points generally IN
known to the layman being brought
cut with that clearness Of conception
that brooks no misconstruction. The
meeting was one Of the best attended
during the winter months.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
At Putnam on Tuesday.

Attorneys P. J. Danahey, Thomas J.
Kelley. Samuel B. Harvey, William A.
King, E. Frank Bugbee, Henery H.
Hunter, George w Melony and A. J.
Bowen were in Putnam, Tuesday at
tending the opening session of the
March term Of the suprior court.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
BEFORE SUPERIOR COURT.
Charged on Four Counts With BreaI
ing Into Places Of Business in Towr

Thomas Ryall and James Hughes.
charged with brealCing and entering
business places in Danielson. were ar
raigned before Judge Curtis in the su-
pecior court at Putnam Tuesday, and
pleaded not guilty. Their cases win go
10 trial this week. and Judge Oliver p.
Jetty Will represent them. The prfnei-
New Manager at Marble Works.
pal witness for the state In the cases
viii be Willie Ryall. who is held at the
town farm in Killingly, where his
mother and some other children Of the
family were sent when the father was
committed to Jail.
The S. y. Ray marble works, on
Furnace street. are to be in charge Of
Edward McRoy, who has been made
local manager Of the business.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
FUNERAL.
Daniel Moran.

The funeral of Daniel Moran, 81, who
died of heart failure at East Killlngly,
was held Tuesday at 1 O'Clock from the
Free Will Baptist church. at that place
Rev. w. B. Greene officiating. Burial
was at East Killingly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH
Presented Many Gifts for New Chapel.

The Sisters OF st. Joseph. in charge
of st. James school, are in receipt OF
many beautiful gifts from various So
cieties affiliated with the church and
from individuals. The gifts are prin-
cipally furnishings for the new chapel
in the convent soon to be occupied by
the Sisters.
Practical Value of New Fire Alarm.
The advantage of the fire alarm to
egraph. system recently installed in
Immediately establishing the general
location Of a fire was demonstrated
Monday afternoon, when the depart
ment was enabled to respond and ar
rive at the location Of the fire in three
minutes from the first blast of the
whistle
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Annual Meetino OF stoekboId.r.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the H. c. Murray con1nanv
Tuesday evening these directors were
reelected: H. c. Murray, ]. P, Bafb
and r. J. Galligan. The annual cleo
ton Of officers followed and these were
also reelected: H. c. Murray, presi-
dent; J. P. Bath, secretary and treas
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
New EmbrOiderieS

Edgings, Insertions. Beadings and
All-overs, cloths Of muslin, nalnsook
and cambria in big variety Of de-
signs different than ever before. at
prices much lower than usual
Edgings. sc to soc yard.
Insertions, Zoe to s1oo yard.
Beadings, 1oc to 25c yard.
All-overs, SOC to $500 yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

There are those scornfuI persons who
would like to see the fourth of March
set apart as holiday for Datdaral re-
ioicing Boston Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

urer. The company has passed through
very successful year and indications
point to continued prosperity in the
ensuing year.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds.
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. the
world wide Cold and Grip remedy. re-
moves cause. Call for fun name Look
for signature Z. -. GROVE. 25c. Tn
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
CHARLES MILLER's AccoMPLIcE
Pleads Guilty - Gets Two Months in
Jail.

William Newman of Boston, charged
with breaking and entering the Bradley
residence in Pomfret on the night Of
Jan. rs, after changing his plea to
guilty. was sentenced to two months in
the county jail. He was charged with
being an accomplish Of Charles Miller
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

whlIe skin Is dripping wet, rub in Sat
in Skin Cream. Quickly absorbed. fasSs
skin, prevents wrinkles. renews davis
waste. Use cold water in morning; an
pLy SaIln SSln powder Makes a satin
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
The Sale OF China,
Glass and
KilchenWareS
Confines

An occasion which allows the house
keeper to obtain first quality wares at
prices in many instances about half
regular price.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
PUTNAM.

Nearly Two Score Prisoners Put to
Plea on Opening Day of March Term
Charles S. Johnson's Case NoIled-
Miiler's Bond ncreased-Prison for
Miner, Potvin and Blood.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
EIGHT INCH ZOE
Being Cut at Alexander's Lake by A.
a. Chase.

"A. A. Chase is cutting eight inch icc
along the south end Of Alexander's
lake. The ice Is being stacked on the
shore and a shelter Is being built to
protect 1t from the weather. Mr. Chase
will take out a generous supply to re-
place the amount which he would have
taken out Of the Quinebaug lake, as Is
his custom when conditions permit.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
DANIELSoN.

A, o. Chase Cutting Eight Inch lee
Death Of Mrs. Mary Lonso--FranI<
Sweet Expires Suddenly-Nsw Fire
Alarm System Proves Its Utility.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-02
ECONOMY IS ID
 BE PRACTlCfD President Taft and Post master General Hitchcock
 Confer at Beverly
EXPERTS SUMMONED
From Money Order and Registry De. partments in all Parts of the
 Country.
~e s

beverly. Mass: Sept l:-presided it Taft and Postmaster Generai Hitch= COCK spent an hour this afternoon dis cussing plans of the latter for a more economical administration of his de- partment. The Postmaster General has been more or less criticised since he assumed his office for alleged neg feet of the postal service rule in that too much attention is paid to politics. The postof1ice department as it was conducted last year lost twenty mill ion dollars .s-s-~.- .~4,s
 Postmaster General Hitchcock has summoned to Washington from every section of the country experts in the registry end of the postal service with view to suggesting economy and reform wherever practicable. 4 similar conference of money order ex- perts will be held in Washington shortly. when details that will be thoroughly gone into with a similar object of economy and reform . At todays conference between the Presi- dent and Hitchcock, consideration was given number census supervisors Tn the Southern states that may yet be named. No announcement was made in this connection, however. On Friday the President will witness the Sonder Yacht Race off Marble Head from the Yacht Sylph.,