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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-04-22

The athletic director at Yale
University furnishes some interest
ing statistics comparing the physi-
Cal conditions of students in 1909
with those of 1902.
Contrary to the notion entertain
ed by some persons that the develop
ment of wealth and luxuryhas been
at the expense of physical stamina,
the figure show in six years decid-
edly better average of statue,
weight, girth of chest and muscle.
The conclusion of the athletic expert,
based on his general observation as
we'll as on his statistics, is that "the
young manhood of the country is
sturdier and more perfectly proper
toned than in former generations"
Thus another crimp is made in
the false reasoning in those who love
to decry modern conditions and
talk of .'good old days" when they
would try to make us believe every
thing was so much better than now,
says the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Not withstandlng the gloomy con-
tentions of the confirmed cr0aker
mankind is becoming healthier,
happiei and in every important re-
rpect better then ever before, and
the improvement will continue as
the shackles Of ignorance and ami
mality are broken, and higher
ideals of life bear fruit in better liv-
ing.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-04-22

The contract for the building Of
the big plant Of the Seneca Silk
manufacturing company in ToWanda
has been executed by the trustees
for the bondholders and the officers
of the silk Manufacturing company
and Norbert and John Hartley
individually. J. c. Ingham, Esq,
chairman of the board of trutees,
received the document from New
York
This means that in three months
from the first of May the Seneca
Silk Manufacturing company will
have comf f.eted the erection Of
brick mill building 90x300 feet, and
will have begun the installetion of
1870 looms there in. 1t is intended
by the company TO have some
300 operators at work in the plant
before one year from this date.
The new mill will III all probabil-
ity be located on the plot at Charles
and poplar streets formerly occupied
by the Frost factory with the ad-
dition of another small lot will
make an ideal location. Negoti-
ations for this land are practically
completed. Reporter Journal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-04-22

How Are Your Kldaeyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparag1ls Pills cure all kidney Ills. Sam
Ale free. Add sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or N.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
REQUESTED THAT JUDGE
 DIRECT THE VERDICT
Superior Court Adjourned Early for a Ruling on the Motion This Morn ing in $25,ooo Suit.

On Wednesday morning. in the su- perior court. the suit of Margaret S. Howey, administratrix. against the New England Navigation company, was started, it being suit for $25,- 900 because of the death of Robert ,Swanton, which occurred in New York after two operations following an in jury he received from a hawser while working on the steamer Mohawk Sep tember 12, 1908.
 To the question as to whether the case was brought under the common law or the statute, Attorney Perkins for the plaintiff stated that it was claimed under both.
 After several witnesses had been heard, Attorney Berry for the com pany asked that the judge direct the verdict or instruct the jury to bring in a verdict for the defendant. He claimed the company was not a com mon carrier and that MT. Swanton was mot employed by the company.
 About an hour was spent in argu- ing the motion, and because of the number of citations, many of which he desired to look up, Judge Reed ad- journed court about four o'clock un- til this morning when he will give his decision on the motion.
 Several of the lawyers interested and number of the jury then went snto the session of the common pleas court to get some points from the way in which Lafayette Main was conducting his case.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
PROVIDENCE GIRL TAKEN HOME
Inspector Mcclure Comes Here After HerColored Min ister Pleads Guilty and Judgment is Suspended-Grl in Trouble Before.

On Wednesday afternoon Inspector Mcclure of the Providence police force came here and Chief Murphy turned Gertrude Gonsalves over to him and they left for Providence, where the girl belongs and where her parents are said to be anxiously waiting her re- turn. Much of her time here has been spent crying. It was sad honeymoon she launched out on with Caitano De- pena last week, five days of which have been spent at police station owing to circumstances which arose after her detention for the Providence authori- ties. She was taken away without a farewell from Caitano and whether she is married or not is probably a ques- tion in the mind of the IS year old, as 1t was to many in the city court room after the trial on Wednesday morning. It is claimed that the girl has been in trouble before and that one man has done two years in state prison in Rhode Island for an assault upon her.
 When presented Wednesday morning Rev. w. H. Mclean pleaded guilty to marrying the couple without a license and claimed that he had married $40 couples, seven of whom were married in this city. He admitted that he was not fully posted on the marriage law previous to this last marriage, but that he had now become thoroughly familiar with it. He admitted that he was negligent in not reading the paper which was handed him at the time. on which he read something about giving consent" and he supposed 1t was a license. He felt bad over the affair and said it was not done with the in- tention of violating the law. He testi- fled that on the day before Thanksgiv-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

ing a boy came to his house and asked him to come to High street, as couple wished to get married. He went and the couple said they wanted to get married. He was shown a paper on on which he read give my consent" and without Investigating further he performed the ceremony.
 Town Clerk Charles s. Holbrook of Norwich testified that Mrs. Kate Hub bard and c. DePena came to his office Nov 24 after a license. Mrs. Hubbard did most of the talking. One of them said the girl was IF and the other IS. Her parents were said to be in the old country. It was claimed she had lived at Allyns Point two years. He re- fused to give them @ license, but gave them slip on which he informed them the consent of the parents or of the selectmen of Ledyard must be obtained before they could get license. They left the office and it was the blank he gave them which they showed the min ister.
 Gertrude Gonsalves testified that she was F years old and that she left Providence about five days before the marriage ceremony was performed here. Judge Brown decided to suspend judgment in the case until the first of February.
 DePena was released, as there was no charge against him or the girl. but she was held for the Providence police.
 Board Bill Paid.
 James Mitchell had his case called and it was settled upon payment of costs, $7.56, and the settlement of the hotel bill by a friend here. It was claimed that he had been out on a celebration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
of fAsss sSsn SICKNESS

One reason so many people take cold during the winter months, accord ing to a well-known authority, is the hot dry atmosphere indoors, due to imperfect heating. If we were as careful to keep the air in our rooms moist as we are to keep them warm. there would be less occasion for cough medicine than is now the case.
 Of all the so-calIed minor ills of the body there is none the neglect of which is so liable to result seriously as the common cold" The cough ir- ritates the mucous membrane of the throat, lungs and bronchial organs, leaving them sore and inviting attack from the countless germs of dread tuberculosis which infect the air we breathe.
 A simple, inexpensivs cough medl- cine Ncan be made bx mixing two ounces of Glycerine, a. hslf-eunce of Virgin oil of Pine compound pure and eight ounces of pure Whisky. Shake well and take teaspoonf1l every four hours. It will break up a cold quickly and cure any cough that is curable. This formula is frequently prescribed and is highly recommended by the Leach Chemical Co., of Cin- cinnati. who prepare the genuine vir- gin oil of Pine compound pure for diepensang ehrcfxh dr-aggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
DO IT NOW
Norwich People Should Not Wait up-
 til It ls Too Late.

The appalling death-rate from kid- ney disease is due in most cases to the fact that the little kidney troubles are usually neglected until they become serious. The slight symptoms give place to chronic disorders and the sufferer goes gradually into the grasp of diabetes, dropsy. Brights disease, gravel or some other serious form Of kidney complaints
 If you suffer from backache. head aches. dizzy spells; if the kidney se- cretions are irregular Of passage and unnatural in appearance, do not de- lay. Help the kidneys at once.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are especially ; for kidney disorders-they cure where others fail. over one hundred thou sand people have recommended them. Here's a case at home:
 Mrs. J. C. sheppard. 1e7 High St, Norwich, Conn, says: Il consider Doan's Kidney Pills an indispensable remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. Several years ago l first used Doan Kidney Pills and learned of their great value. They proved very ef- fective at that time, bringing positive relief from pain in the back and cor recting other kidney difficulties that had caused me a great deal of annoy ance I procured Doan's Kidney Pills from N. D. Sevin & Sons drug store, and since learning of their merit, have kept supply in the house."
 For sale by all dealers Price 90 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- take no other
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
DRIVES JUNGLE JOE"
Bridgeport Boy ,chauffusr for Speaker
 of the House of Representatives.

From a long list of applicants for the position, Joseph c. Cannon, speak CT of the house of representatives at Washington. known familiarly as 'Un- cle Joe" one of the foremost figures in the public life of the nation. has se- lected a Bridgeporter for chauffuer. says the Standard. He is J. Arthur Byrnes, who lived on Cannon street. and is married to 2 Bridgeport girl, who was Margaret Estefany, a daugh- ter of Michael Estefany of 527 Jane street.
 Mir. Cannon wanted a careful driver and a man who was also familiar enough with automobiles to make re- pairs when accidnts happened. MT. Byrnes was one of the first young men in this city to learn the automobile business. He left Bridgeport four years ago and worked as a chauffeur in vari- ous places The position with Speak CT Cannon is one of the best from the standpoint of salary, treatment and travel. When the speaker goes to Washington Mr. Byrnes will accom- pany him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
CARD OF THANKS.

I desire hereby to thank my many friends for their kindly sympathy ex- pressed and the beautiful flowers sent for the funeral of my late husband.
 MRS ANNIE NJ. DOBBRow. Baltic, Conn. dec2d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
HEBREW FARMERS OF
 NEW LONDON COUNTY
Received Medals for Farm Products
 Shown at New York Fair.


 The Hebrew farmers residing in New London county around Colches- ter, Chesterfield and East Lyme have just received the. medals and diplo- mas which were awarded for products which they sent to the first agricul- tural fair held recently in New York city under the auspices of the Fedora tion of Jewish Farmers of America.
 In Colchester at a meeting of the Jewish Farmers association held last Monday Joseph w. Pincus. secretary of the federation, distributed the sil- yer medals to the following: $. Elkin, pot cheese; Haskavy & Luber. beets; Mary H. Kaufman cabbage; H. Lon don. potatoes; Mrs. H. London, grape wine
 Bronze medals were won by the fol- lowing: I. P. Grossman, l.. Heimowitz, Miss Mary Haskavy, $. Kaufman and Mrs. Kaufman.
 The silver medal was the highest award, bronze second. Diplomas and honorary mention were also awarded to several farmers.
 In Chesterfield meeting of the He- brew Farmers association was held on Tuesday night and the secretary of the federation distributed silver medals to I. Herscowitz and son for yellow and red onions, and bronze medal to J. Katzman for yellow onions. Honorary mention for products was also award ed to John R. Kaplan, s. Solman, Nj. Eskovitch and J. Siegel.
 The Federation of Jewish Farmers of America was organized last Janu- ary at conference held in New York city. The first annual convention was held last October. Delegates from 20 Jewish farmer organizations from va rious states were present. The object of the organization is to improve the conditions of Jewish farmers
 In Connecticut there are, besides the Colchester and Chesterfield branches, one at Ellington, one in Fairfield coun- ty and one in Litchfield. A new as- socfation has been recently organized at East Lyme and this will also short ly become a branch of the federation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
PLUNGER HOLE FOR
 NEW HOTEL ELEVATOR
Down Over Sixty Feet and but Three and Half Feet More to Go-Appa- ratus Broke With but Short Distance to Go.

The hole through solid rock for the plurger for the elevator in the hotel which J. B. Shannon is erecting corner of Water and Market streets is down somewhat over sixty feet and there re- mains but about three and half feet to go. Expecting that it would be completed by tonight, Engineer Wells brought up a piece of the core We'd nesday evening which became stuck in the drilling pipe and in trying to get it out broke the pipe, necessitating the senolng away for a new one, so that it is probable the job will not be com- plsted this week.
 Although the rock encountered was about the same as in the Shannon bLilding the job in the hotel has been l. very hard one, difficulty after diff cuity coming to hinder the progress. The hole is made by a rotary steel cylinder which revolves on small steel shot at the bottom, grinding away the rock, the core coming up through the pipe and being broken off every few feet
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
TAFTVlLLE
Monthly Meeting of Ladies' Missionary Society-Deer Supper at Shooting Club Saturday--Notes.

The December meeting of the Ladies' Missionary society was held Wednes- day afternoon in the parlors of the Taftville Congregational church with a good attendance of members present. Mrs. Samuel Prentice. the president, opened the meeting, following which there was singing and prayer. Tie secretary's report was read and ac- cepted. The excellent literary pro- gramme of the afternoon was in charge of Mrs. William Brierly, and included papers by Mrs. George Thompson and Mrs Luther Packer. The subjects dis cussed were the last missionary con ventio1 at Boston and Sunday school work in Minnesota and the Philippines A social hour rounded out the after noon
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
AIor, in sawniII at Midniaht,

unmindful of dampness, drafts, storms or cold, W. J. Atkins worked as night watchman at Banner Springs, rem: Such exposure gave him a severe cold that settled on his lungs. At last he had to give up work. He tried many remedies but all failed till he used pr. Kings New Discovery. After using one bottle,'' he writes, T went back to work as well as ever" Severe colds. stubborn coughs, infianed throats and sore lungs, hemorrhages, croup and whooping cough get quick relief and prompt cure from this glorious medi-
 cine. 50c and S1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
WEST SIDE SILK
 MILL EMPLOYES STRIKE.
In Order to Keep Factory Running Company Was Obliged to Make Slight Reducticn-48 Men Are Out.

Forty-eight employees of the West Side silk mill. in Mechanic street. are out on a strike because of reduction in wages. The strikers are weavers and are foreigners. A drop in the market has affected the business pre- viously, but not until another drop on Monday, was the company so effect ed that it was evident thhere must be a cut in wages or the mill shut down. It was decided, for the purpose of giving the employees. work, to run the mill, but cut the wages one-half cent yard. and a notice to that effect was posted Tuesday in the mill. Noth- ing was said by the weavers until Wednesday morning, when over thirty stayed out and stayed about the mill, and despite the explanation by Supt. M. L. Bergstresser as to the sit uation. they remained firm and suc- ceeded in gttting fifteen more to go out at noon. Fearing trouble, Policeman Irish was sent ever there, and soon had the crowd moving away from the mill.
 There are now about half of the weavers working, and the factory will be run in hopes of getting the others back. Unless they do return. it will throw about twenty warpers and wind CTS out of work. as there will be noth- ing for them to do with the forty eight weavers out. If possible others will be secured to take the place of the strilS- ing ,weavers, they not beiT g willing to return.
 Broad silk is made in the natural state and dyed in the piece, and is known as cotton backed satin and used for dresses. There have been TAO em- ployed there, and the payroll is $1,200 a week.
 Givernaud Bros. by whom the mill is run, upon being informed of the strike, told the superintendent it made no dif- ference to them whether the mill was run or not, but in hopes of getting the men to work and giving employment to those who want it. the mill will be run the remainder of the week anyway. It Is claimed the company has been pack ing up goods for a month and a half.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
EATON CHASE CO.'S EMPLoYEs
Entertained by MT. and Mrs. c. E.
 Saunders of Phillips Avenue.

The clerks and the office force of the Eaton Chase company were de- lightfully entertained on Tuesday eve- ming by MT. and Mrs. c. Eugene Saunders at their home, No Phil lips avenue. Whist filled out several pleasant hours during the evening, re- turning Miss Annie Stanton and James Parker as winners of the first prizes, Edward Senay and Miss May Freeman the consultations. Among the enter tainers in q musical line were Miss Elizabeth Wilson. Herman Decker and Miss May Freeman, who were all en- Enthusiastically called upon for encores Refreshments were served. The party left with flattering mention of their hosts ability as entertainers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Arthur D. Lathrop Elected President Treasurer Reports Balance and Part
 of Mortgage Will Be Paid.

The annual meeting of the New London County Agricultural soeiety was held at 11.30 o'clock Wednesday morning in the city court room, Vice President J. E. Palmer presiding in the absence of President F. Judson Miner, who is sick. After Secretary T. w. Warrington had read the warning the report of Treasurer c. w. Hill was read and approved:
 Expenditures: Fast horses, s1S30; insurance. s116; salaries, $500; inter- est on mortgage, $145; amusements, $574.25; Tubbs' band, $100; perma- neRt Improvements, $35023; payment on mortgage, with interest $1S0S.34; judges, $4s60; help, $2S4.25: dona- tion to 250th anniversary committee,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
River Items.

The tug Miles Standish lowed the schooner Rev. John Fletcher to this city Wednesday morning.
 The schooner Serena S. Kendall, which arrived from aBngor, Monday has been lowed here and is discharg- ing it's lumber cargo.
 The schooner Mary Adelaide Ran dall has been lowed down from Allyns Point by the tug Miles Standish.
 The whaleback steamer Bay City, towing the whaleback barge Badger, has been lowed to Allyns Point by the tug Miles StaudiSh
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Lookina one,s Best.

It's a woman's delight to look her best, but pimples. skin eruptions, sores and boils rob life of joy. Listen. Buck lens Arnica Saive cures them; makes the skin soft and velvety. It giorifies the face. Cures pimples. sore eyes. cold sores. cracked lips. chapped hands Try 1t. Infallible for piles. 25c. at The Lee & Osgood Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
MARRIED.

sTEvENs-GEER-In Lebanon. Nov. 30. 1909. by the Rev. Eugene B. Smith, Arthur John Stevens of Provi- dence. R. l.. and Miss Eunice Elsie Geer of Lebanon. BILLIARD - DAVENPORT - In this city, Dec 1, by Rev. J .Eldred Brown, Edward K. Hilliard of Boston and Miss Elsie NJ. Davenport of Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
FINeERLINe TROUT.
Four Sans of 400 Each Will Be Re- ceived Here This Morning for Brooks in Bozrah and Franklin.

On the noon train, southbound. on the Central Vermont road today it is expected that there will be delivered frn,n the state hatchery four cans of fngerling trout, each containing 400 fish, which will be distributed in brooks in Bozrah and Franklin by c. A. Gager, Jr., R. Elver, J. F. Ring and Joseph Cumu1inRs
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
A PoIiceman's Testimony.

J. N. Paterson. night policeman. of Nashua. Iowa. writes: Last winter I had bad cold on my lungs and tried at least half dozen advertised cough medicines and had treatment from two physicians without getting any benefit. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and two-thirds of a bottle cured me. consider it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world" The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
New Brick Company.

The Bagley Mcdonnell Brick com pany has been incorporated by E. $. Bagley, J. J. Mcdonnell and Agnes Mcdonnell, all of Meriden- Their brickyard is at Smiths Crossing. The capital stock Is $1e.000, and the com pany is to begin business with $1o,0OO.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Rich Men, Gifts Are Poor

beside this: q want to go on record as saying that I regard Electric Bitters as one of the greatest gifts that God has made to woman" writes Mrs. O. Rbine- vault of Vestal Center. N. Y. T can never forget what it has done for me- This glorious medicine gives 9 woman buoyant spirits, vigor of body and jub- liant health. It quickly cures nervous ness. sleeplessness, melancholy, head ache, backaehe. fainting and dizzy spells. Soon builds up the weak. ailins and sickly. Try them. soc, at The Lee 6 Osgood Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Stamford.-A number of Ninth com- pany members went to Greenwich Mon day night and were present at the in- spection of the Twelfth company by Colonel Schulz, inspector general of the Connecticut National guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Waterbury.-The Rev. Dr. Albert G. Lawson, pastor of the First Baptist church, is in Chicago to attend the sessions of the board of managers of the Baptist Missionary union.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Mrs. Henry Bushnell of the Canter- bury turnpike, who injured her hip some months since. is improving and is able to stand. She Is over 80 years of age
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Axel Anderson of Hickory street has accepted a position with the Browne & Sharpe company at Providence, and will move there with his family. He has been employed at the Shetucket cotton mill.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Miss Ruth Avery of West Town street is visiting for a time with her grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. J. O. Barrows of Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Ladd and fam fly weres guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Charles Bushnell of the Canter- bury turnpike.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Foleys Honey and Tar Is. the best and safest cough remedy for children. At the first symptoms of cold. give as directed and ward off danger of croup. bronchitis. sore throat. cold in the head and stuffy breathing Ii brings comfort and ease to the little ones. Contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Keep always on hand, and refuse substitutes The Lee os- eeod Ca
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

Mir. and Mrs. Dwight Avery of West Town stret. returned on Monday even ing from few days s'~visit with Mrs. Avery's parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. O.. Barrows of Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
pr. Walker Named.

To succeed Dr. G. R. Harris on the pnesion examiners board pr. Lester Walker has been named and will meet with the other members at their ses- sioDs here.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02

The cottage prayer meeting which is usually. held on Monday evening was postponed until Wednesday evening. when 1t was held with Mir. and Mrs. Miller of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
NORWICH TOWN
Sunday School Board Meets at Meth odist Parsonage-Mrs. Henry Bush nell Improving.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ives of Hariand road left Wednesday for a weeks visit with Hartford friends.