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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
Paper on Rosa Ronheur.
COLCHESTER.
Oliver Wocdhouse Lodge Going to Leb. anon lnstitution-Last Quarterly Conference at Methodist Church.

At the missionary meeting held in the chapel Sunday evening the subject was Awakened Turkey and the New Government, Developments to Date, Civic and Religious" Hamilton Wal lis made the address.
 Hobart Baker of Millington was a caller in town Tuesday.
 William W. Palmer, who has been i'll for number of days with grip. was able to be on the street Tuesday. LeTerett MsnWarTing of Lebanon was caller here Monday.
 Representative Chadwick of Salem was in town Tuesday.
 McDonald's men are at the station loading cars with lumber and ties.
 Joseph Brindley of New Milford is the guest of MT. and Mrs. William Cur genven on Broadway for a few days.
 Invited to Lebanon.
 Oliver Woodhouse lodge, K. of P. held a meeting in Pythian hall Tues day evening. The members have ae- cepted an invitation to attend the in- stitution of lodge of the order in Lebanon the 25th of this month.
 Elmer Bigelow is moving his house. hold goods from the tenement in the Worthington block. on Main street to the house of Mrs. Heath, on South Main street.
 The Missionary society held a meet ing in the chapel Tuesday afternoon al o'clock. The subject of the discus sion was "The Nearer and Farther East" Chapter iv.
 George Cavanaugh has returned tc work in New Haven, after a few days visit with his parents on Pleasant street.
 Presiding Elder Coming.
 Next Sunday evening the presidins elder, Rev. J. H. Newland of Norwich will conduct the services at the Meth odist church The other churches have been invited to join them in a union service.
 Charles NJ. Reade of Willlmantic was the guest of friends in town Monday.
 Mrs. R. R. Candy and two children left Monday for few days visit with relatives in New York.
 New Views at Library. The Cragin library has received 6 new set of pictures from the Library Art club, views of Florence, Italy, No 2. They are views of cathedrals and other noted buildings. Miss Thel Smith of Middetown and D. Clark Smith of New Britain return ed to work Monday after a short visit at their home on South Main street.
 Harry WiclSwire was in Lebanon or Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
CHAPLIN AMATEURS
Present Pretty Play to Large and We'll
 Pleased Audience.

Breezy Point, the three-act drama that was so successfully presented in the vestry of the Congregational church at Chaplin recently by the Willing Helpers. an auxiliary to Natchaug grange, was again presented under even more favorable conditions at North Windham Tuesday evening be- fore a large audience that thoroughly appreciated the efforts of all in the cast.
 The cast of characters at last nights performance was: Aunt Debby Dexter, mistress of Breezy Point. Mary Will sor; Elenor Pearl, of unknown parent age, Mabel Church; Ashrael Grant, workhouse waif, Jessie Ide; Mrs. Hardscratch, with business propensi- ties, Caroline Hattin; the Hardscratch twins, wno never tell nothin'," Ruth D Snow and Kettle F. Snow; Afehita- ble Doolittle, Helen Deming; Vernics Vernon, Mabel Moore; Laura Keigir, May Hattln; Edith Norton, Florence Hunt; Clarice Fenleigh. Fannie Russ all summer school boarders: Fantine, French maid Lucy Ide; Glenn, the Gip- sy. Emma Church.
 The affair was so successful that plans may be made to play some of the other nearby towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
A SOLDIERS FuNERAA.
Final Honors to James J. Shea-Many Comrades at Requiem High Mass.

The funeral of James J. Shea was held Tuesday morning at o'clock at St. Joseph's church and was largely attended by relatives and friends, in cluding delegation from A. C. Tyler camp, No. 8, U. s. w. V
 A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. John J. Flemming, who eulo- gized the qualities of good soldier and a good Christian, remarks particu- larly applicable to the worthy brother and comrade in whose honor the mass was celebrated. The casket was draped with a large American flag. Special music was furnished during the service by the church choir, and Miss Flora Casey sang several hymns. There were number of beautiful floral offer ings. alflong which was large wreath of carnations and calla lilies from A. c. Tyler camp, No. 8, U. $. w. V.
 The bearers were Commander Tim othy McNamara, Senior Vice Com mander James F. Lynch, Junior Vice Commander Thomas Owens, Adjutant R o. Snow, Quartermaster J. B. Paul. bus and Comrade Michael J. Sullivan. all of A. .. Tyler camp, No. s, U. $. W ". Taps was sounded at the grave by Trumpeter Samuel Gaudreau of Com rany L, First infantry, c. N. c. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
WOMAN 1o2 YEARs oLp.
Mrs. Costello of Meriden Probably
 oldest Person in State.

There is a new claimant for the dis tinction of being the oldest woman in Connecticut fin the person of Mrs. Bridget Costello of Meriden.. who is believed by her family and friends to be 102 years old. She was born in MiIltown, County Clare, Iheland. and about sixty years ago came to this country with her husband and settled in Wallingford. Dennis Costello, 55 years old, with whom she lives, Is the youngest of her children. Her husband died twelve years ago at the age of ss, and she was supposed to be two years his senior. Mrs. Costello has not left her bed in two years. She IS very thin and her stature has decreas- ed several inches. Her mind Is clear her eyesight remarkable for one of her years and her hearing good.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
LEAGUE OFFICIALS
To Hold Conference in DanieIson on
 Sunday.

0AHNGJS
 Officers and directors of the Eastern Connecticut Baseball league will get together in Danielson Sunday for the first meeting they have held in weeks. There will be considerable business to be transacted, and in all probability the date on which the season will open, how many games will be played and a schedule talked about. It is under stood that an influx of new players may be looked for in the league this season. This last matter, however, will be reg ulated by the directors, who will en- deavor to give each team square deal and yet keep them as near evenly matched as is possible.
 To Entertain Sunday School Class. Sydney H. Perry will entertain his Sunday school class in the Methodist church this Wednesday, evening.
 About the Borough.
 Charles Bertorelli Was a visitor in Norwich Tuesday.
 Miss Florence Preston visited in Bos- ton Tuesday
 Miss May Dexter hos returned from a visit in Providence.
 Mrs. Rienzi Robinson will entertain the Art club this Wednesday, after noon.
 The Ladies' Missionary society of the Congregational church met with Mrs. John A. Paine Tuesday afternoon.
 The Alumni and K. H. s. basketball teams have arranged game to be played Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
OLDEST LIVING AUTHORIZES.
Mrs. Francis AIexadner Busy and Ao
 tive at 94.

! Not Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, but Mrs. Francis Alexander, the friend of Ruskin and the mother of Miss Francesca Alexander, artist and au- thor, is the oldest among American women who write books, for she is now 94 years of age" says a current magazine article. This is of special interest to the people of Putnam and vicinity. Francis Alexander, now de- ceased. husband of the venerable au- thoress, was the son of Col William D. Alexander and a brother of Luther D. Alexander, who was the father of Mrs. J. W. Atwood of Wauregan. The Alexanders lived near the beautiful lake in the north part of the town of eKillingly and from them 1t received it's name.
 As a young man, Francis Alexander, a portrait painter went to Florence for study and while there married an Italian lady of high rank. Tn the course of time they came to Boston and later with their daughter. Fran eesca, returned to Florence. This was nearly sixty years ago. Of their life in the beautiful Italian city it has been written: There they made not only a home for themselves, but special place in the heart of the F1orentines, who love them, honor them, confide in Lltlu, anu ICldlC lO LliCAii AAiN LOlh NnADS which the daughter illustrates and en- crosses so exquisitely. In them Rus kin found not only friends but guides and with the Brownings and Landor they were on the dearest terms of friendship"
 When Mrs. Alexander issued her last work. 1T Libro d'Oro," in 1905 she was 90 years of age. She is still. at 94, active and happy writes occas- A. A L. .Tl- of lovely and serene old age. The quality of mind and spirit indicated by these circumstances would be ex- traordinary in a young woman. In a nonogenarian they are wonderful.
 Personals.
 J. H. Mathieu of Webster was in Putnam Tuesday.
 Charles A. Lathrop of Worcester called on friends in Putnam Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
ovERsuPPLY OF MILK.
Farmers About Wstertown Have More
 Than They Require.

Watertown farmers say that the present milk surplus is the most trou- besome and the largest they have ever experienced Nearly all winter nome of the dealers have been unable to find a market for all of the milk produced and the question how to use Che surplus and hold the prices up is a difficult one for the Waterbury Milk Producers association. The situation will no doubt improve as soon as the cheese factory in Bethlehem Is in full operation and the supply of milk from that part of Litchfield county divert ed from the Waterbury market. It is expected also that some of this sur plus milk will be taken from here to Bethlehem. Some of the farmers have been making their surplus into butter. but there Is a tendency among a few of the producers to force their surplus milk upon a crowded market which is likely to result in the prices dropping. It is unusual to have a sur plus in the winter months and it Is claimed that the present one is due more to the falling off in the demand than to an oversupply.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
SUNDAY LAW
Topic of Discussion at Congregational Church Meeting-Endorsed, with Slight Change.

A notice was given in the various churches of this city on Sunday eve ming that a meeting of men would be held in the Congregational chapel on Monday evening to talk over the pro- posed changes in the Sunday law. Thirty gathered for this purpose.
 The report in the Norwich Bulletin of the meeting held Saturday for the same purpose was read. It was found by vote that only seven Of those pres ent had received a notice of invitation to attend that meeHng.
 Remarks were made by various men, expressing the sentiment of the meeting that it is for the best in- terests of the city and state that the present Sunday laws remain as they are, with the exception of the one which permits secular labor on Sun day by those who observe Saturday as the Sabbath.
 The following resolution was unani- mously passed:
 "Resolved, That we hereby express our satisfaction with the present Sun day law, except the provision of chap ter 1s9 of acts of 1907, and that we are strongly opposed to the bill be- fore the legislature, known as the Par ker bill and all other bills changing the Sunday law, and we request our representatives to do their utmost to carry out these sentiments"
 Judge E.. M. Warner and eX-Repre- sentative E. M Wheaton were appoint ed to appear before the judiciary com nittee today "Wednesday and pre- sent this resolution and speak in be- half of the same.
 City Notes.
 George Brown of New York is the guest of his father, c. IT. Brown, in Grove street
 A meeting of the Kings Daughters is to be held with Mrs. L. o. Williams
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
JOSEPH H. GALLUP SUES
Asks for $s,ooo Damages from N. V
 N. H. & H. R. R. Go.


 The attention of the superior court was occupied during all of Tuesdays session with the civil case of Joseph H. Gallup of Sterling vs. the Connec- ticut company and the N. Y, x. H. & H. R. R. Go. MT. Gallup sues to re- ceive damages of S3.000 claimed as a result of an accident which occurred at the railroad crossing south of the station at Plainfeld, Sunday, June ', 1908. A north bound electric car from Norwich struck the horse which Mr. Gallup was driving, breaking the horses leg, and injured MT. Gallup se- verely. The horse was so badly i'm jured that it was killed
 The plaintiff claims that there was no warning by bell or whistle of the approaching car and that the view of the track was obstructed by a long string of freight cars. MT. Gallup was so badly injured about the left leg and arm that he has since been un- able to properly attend to his duties on his farm.
 w K. Pike of Danielson, a civil engineer. testified as to the premises where the accident occurred, and Dr. A. A. Chase of Plainf1eld and Dr. Charles Allen of Moosup as to the na- ture of the injuries sustained by Mh Gallup.
 Other witnesses for the plaintiff were Edward Halloway, Frederick Racine and George Morrissette, who witnessed the accident. The trial was not com pleted when court adjourned for the day and will be resumed this (Wed- nesday) morning.
 Williams Shippee Case Settled.
 The case of Bertha Williams of East Killingly vs. Ray Shippee of Daniel son, assigned to be heard Tuesday, was settled out of court.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
STAFFORD SPRINGS.
Lecture by Henry T. 5ailey-Assessors at Work on ReValuation of Prop erty.

The lecture given by Harry Turner Bailey in the Congregational church Monday evening was well attended. The subject was 4Plenty in Common Things" The speaker held the clos est attention of the audience.
 Mrs. N. Pero has recovered from a slight attack of the grip
 Work has commenced on the new house to be erected by Charles 1T. Meyers. IT,. on East Main street.
 The public schools will close Friday March 26th, for vacation of two weeks.
 Miss Norris of Worcester is the guest of relatives in town.
 There will be Lenten devotions at St Edwards church Friday evening at 7.S0.
 The assessors are now at work on the revaluation of property in tho town of Stafford. They are assisted by l.. P. Judd of West Hartford and George F. Humphrey of Bloomfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
Dress Materials Of White,

Cotton fabrics in many weaves and weights are here in big variety and reasonable in price.
 Embroidered Swiss, width 30 inch a yard 39c.
 Pure Linen suiting. width ss inch 29c to 75c yard.
 Soft finish Linen Fabric, width 4s inch, 75c yard.
 Fine thread Linen Fabric, width 50 inch, 75c yard.
 Sheer Checked Linen waisting, width 36 inch, 50c yard.
 Persian Lawn, 47 inch, soc yard. Dotted Swiss Muslin, 25c, 39c yard. Checked Muslin, 17c yard.
 as inch Batiste. 25c yard.
 Linen finish White suiting. ss inch, e yard 15c.
 S6 inch NainsooA. a ard 25c
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

Carl Anderson has gone to Norfolk, Va, for visit with relatives.
 John Reece has entered the employ of the Danielson Cotton company as clerk in their store.
 At Bridgeport Meeting.
 Captain F. o. Huntingdon and Lieut.. F. L. Darbie are in Bridgeport today CWednesday). attending a meeting of the officers of the Coast Artillery corps for the election of a major.
 Mrs. N. D. Neff is visiting relatives in Providence this week.
 Moses Lambert of Providence visit ed Danielson friends Tuesday.
 Administrator of Waldo Estate. John A. Paine has been appointed administrator of the estate of Simon H. Waldo. MT. Paine was appointed to relieve Mrs. s. $. Waldo of the du- ties, she being named as executrix in the will.
 Executor Approved.
 Rev. Clarence H. Barber has been approved as executor of the will of the late Jerusha H. Barber.
 Religious Meetings.
 Rev. Denton J. Nelly conducted a cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mir. and Mrs. John Winslow, in Elm vile, Monday evening. These cottage meetings, which are a regular weekly feature of the work of the local Bap- tist, church. are being we'll attended. The Farther Lights of the Baptist church will meet with Miss Olive Hammett Friday evening.
 Unclaimed Letters.
 Letters addressed as follows are un- claimed at the local postoffice: William c. Burwell, Johann Baptist Humbert, Eucliede Lemoeux. Frank Miller, Will liam Larrivee, Miss Rosie Raymond.
 Win Combat Beetles.
 W. J. Schoonman has purchased a tree snraying outlet to make war on the elm beetle and other pests that en by @ three horse power gasoline en- zine.
 Planning Pcst-Easter Ball. Grand Knight John Goven of Mys- tical Rose council, K. of G., of Waure- gan. has been named as chairman of a committee to arrange for an Easter ball. the first to be held by the council in five years.
 Nine New Members Join Baptist
 Church. r Nine members were added to the Baptist church Sunday by. baptism. Seven of the new members are men.
 Shamrock Social.
 A shamrock social and entertainment has been arranged by the I. M. c. A. under the auspices of the Ladies' Aux Hilary Miss Sara Burlingame's orches- served.
 Whist Committee Named. Jessamine chapter, o. E. S., of Put
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
w. c. r. U.
Holds Annual Election-Adopts Forna Protest Against Liquor Advertise ments in Newspapers.


 At the annual meeting of the non partisan W. c. T. U., held at the home of Mrs. Adelaine Durfee Monday. the following officers were elected: Pres ident, Mrs. H. o. Preston; first vice president, Mrs. Joseph McKachnie; second vice president, Mrs. L. B. Dur fee; third vice president, Mrs. William Sharpe; secretary, Mrs. s. K. Spaul- ding; treasurer, Mrs. c. IT. Brown; superintendent of literature, Mrs. E.. T. Whitmore chairman of sewing committee, Mrs. J. s. Willis; floral committee, Mrs. C. H. Brown. Mrs. F. NJ. Wheaton; benevolenoe committee, Mrs. E. M. Wheaton, Mrs. William H. Sharpe; membership committee, Mrs. L. E. Durfee, Mrs. F. T. Whitmore, H. O. Preston.
 The following resolution was passed:
 Resolved That the members of the woman's Temperance union here as- sembled, recognizing the power of the press for both good and evil, deplore the fact that liquor advertisements are creeping into the daily papers that come into our homes-papers hitherto free from all complicity with the traf- fic-come in some instances-it Is the only blot on their fair pages. Tn view of this we ask our co-workers and earnest believers in the temperance cause everywhere throughout the state and especially in our own country to send in their protest against this grow ing evil"
 The hostess served tea. sandwiches, olives, cake and waters during the en- joyable social hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
WlLLlMANTlC.
RIP VAN TWINKLE CLUB
Ends Successful Season With Brilliant
 Assembly.

The third and last assembly for the season given in Washburn hall under the auspices of the Rip Van Wrinkle club was attended by some forty couples Tuesday evening.
 It was a wonderfully enjoyable af- fair, with revival of quaint features, Including number of the dances of the old-fashioned type to suitable mu- sic
 Helmolds orchestra played with it's accustomed finish and the various numbers on the list were justly appre- clated. Pattison catered. Card tables were provided for those who did not care to dance.
 uel Chesbro, pr. D. F. Taylor H. D. Pollard and George F. Taylor com prised the committee in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
pIe AIm0st on the Sand pay.

Singular are the incidents surround ing the death of Cyrus Morgan of Bridgeport, and his wife, Clarlssa, who died within twenty-four hours of each other. Mrs. Morgan was at St. Nin- cents hospital in Bridgeport while her husband was at the home of his soll. Alonzo Morgan, in Lewisboro, N. Y. Conditions surrounding their death are similar, practically the same trouble causing the death of both. MT. and Mrs. Morgan were both natives of North Wilton. the wife being so and the husband S5. They had lived with their daughter. Mrs. Homer c. Foote, in Bridgeport, for the past ten years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

The city payroll for the week ending March 18th was s214.s4, apportioned as follows: Police department, S12s.50; street department, $61-2s; maintaining sewers, $25.06.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
oIdast Ex.LeaisIator.

One of the oldest of living ex-legis- lators, if not the oldest. is Henry A. Olcott of Tariffville, who represented Simbsury in 1850. He is SS years old and in good health. While he main , tains a residence in the town of sims bury and votes there, he lives most of the time in New York. He spends much of his summers at the TunNis house in Tariffville Mir. Olcotts col league was William Mather, who died years ago. He was a whig. showing that the delegation was divided, as it ia now
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
in South Main street this Cwednesday)

in South Main street this Cwednesday) afternoon.
 The girls class in physical culture meet in the Congregational gymnasium Tuesday afternoon at half-past four o'cloc; the ladies' class meet at seven o'clock.
 An interesting meeting of the wo- mans missionary society of the Second Congregational church was held at the home of Mrs. Luther Keith in Fre- mont street at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The topic discussed was The Work That Remains to Be Done.
 The many friends of Mrs. c. M. Fenn in this city regret to learn that she Is i'll with pneumonia at her home at Storrs college.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
Parsonals.

Mrs. Daniel P. Dunn spent Tuesday in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

When Francis s. Long Woman's Re- lief corps. No. 2S. meets action will be taken on the death of Mrs. Ann Eliza Lyman, an able and valued member
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

The quartz lamp is the latest elec- frical lighting apparatus. It is a mer- cury vapor lamp with a quartz tube in a glass globe and resembles an arc lamp in general appearance. It Is to be used as a single lamp at 220 volts and has a rating of 5000 candles, con- suming 0.25 watt per candlepower Its life Is given at 1000 hours, and an ad- vantage claimed for 1t is that it is un- necessary to replace any electrodes
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
RristoI Taaehers Resian.

Miss Hattie Day of Poquonock, a teacher in the second grade at the South Side school, Bristol, for several terms resigned Friday evening to teach in one of the schools in War ren, Pa. Miss Clara OConnen will resign as teacheu of the seventh grade of the same school at the finish of the spring term. Miss o'Connell has been appointed teacher of the fourth grade in the training school of South Manchester
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

Henry W. Thompson of New York, who passed a bad check on Landlord E. c. Rogers of the Putnam inn, was arraigned before Judge F. F. Russell in the city court Tuesday morning Thompson, through his attorney, How ard J. Bloomer of Hartford demuurred to the charge. The demurrer was over ruled. Thompson refused to plead back and was bound over under bonds of s1,000 to await trial at the next criminal session of the superior court. Thompson was unable to furnish the bond. though his attorney claimed he would be able to get it for Thompson in a day or two. Meanwhile, Thomp- son will await release in Brooklyn jail. He Is a cool proposition and out classes in appearance and manner the general run of prisoners who get into the courts in this section.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

MT and Mrs. Geor~- s. Elliott went to Boston Tuesday morning. MT. Eli ott is to attend a convention of coal dealers in the Hub.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

Border grange, No. 93, Patrons ot Husbandry, meets i'll A B. s. hall this evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
Swiss EmbrOiderieS

New and handsome designs in large and unusual variety. kinds better than ever before. value that Is surprisingly good.
 Edgings, Insertions, Readings and All-overs. in cloths of muslin. nain- sock, cambric.
 Edgings, Sc to soc yard.
 Insertions, 10c to $1.00 yard.
 Readings. 1oc to 25c yard.
 All-overs, soc to s3.oO yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
oHara MamorIaI Rridae.

George E. Hoadley. member of one of the oldest families of Hartford, has offered 10 give the people of that city a S25.O0O stone bridge across Park river at the foot of Mulberry street to be known as the Hoadley bridge, in honor of his grandfather, who was once mayor of Hartford.