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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
OBITUARY.
Walter Chapman.

Walter Chapman of Smith street, Groton, for sixteen years a carpenter there died at his home in that borough Sunday night after brief illness. MT. Chapman, who was in his 18th year, is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter Two brothers, William and Edward Chapman of Poquonoc Bridge, also survive, with a sisetr. Mrs Strickland. MT. Chapman is re- lated to several families in and around Groton,' being a native of the town and having spent the greater part of his life there. He was born in Po- quonoc, the son of MT. and Mrs. John Smith Chapman.
 He had followed the occupation of carpenter all his life, serving his ap- prenticeship to the business in Nor wich. At all times a conscientious workman. his services were in steady demand and he was invariably faith fcl t6 his employers and those for whom he did the work.
 Mir. Chapman's death came as a blow to many in the borough, where very few were aware of his illness until they heard news of his death. Of quiet, reticent disposition, he never complained of illness and when he quiet work last Tuesday his en- ployers thought little of it, expecting
 
 Mir. Chapman complained of severe pain in his ear and sought advice f pr. J. K. Bucklyn, who found an ab- scess forming. Towards the end of last week the case was serious enough to call for a consultation of doctors, but no relief could be afforded. Mir. Chapman was member of Thames lodge, No. 13. A. O. U. w., and also of Groton Heights Baptist church.
 James Devine.
 About 9.30 o'clock Monday night the death of James Devine occurred at his home in Baltic street, he having been in poor health for some time.
 MT. Devine was born in Norwich, the son of Patrick and Nancy Devine, and has spent his entire life here, having a wide acquaintance. He was a carpenter by trade and was a mem Der of the Carpenters union. He was not married and is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Patrick Kelly, Mrs Dan iel F. Maher and Miss Mary Ann De- vine, and one brother, Timothy Devine. all of this city
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
NO TRACE FOUND
 OF PosToFFicE BURGLARS
Police in Norwich and Other Places Have Seen No Suspicious charae- ters.

No trace was found Monday of the burglars who broke into the Taftvllle postoffice Monday morning shortly be- fore o'clock and blew off the outer door of the safe with nitro glycerine, and who would have tried to blow out
 the inner door but for the timely ap-
 proach of Constable John Reeves, who
 drove them off after an exchlnse of revolver shots.
 Although the police of this city, of Willimantic and of Jtwett City. and the authorities at Baltic, Occum and Versailles were notified immediately by Postmaster James Graham. the whereabouts of the burglars. who are thought to be four in number certain ly two, were not discovered all day ! Monday. @
 The men left behind them a num- ber of tools which they had secured at the Taftville railroad station, and blankets which they took from the
 barn of w. E. Baldwin on Norwich avenue, and which were used to muf-
 fe the noise of the explosion. The
 knob of the inner door was found
 knocked off, the tumbler locks and
 cracks filled with soap, and another charge of nitro glyceriEe was attached to a cartridge.
 l After being shot at by Constable | Reeves. who was then behind the cor | ner Of the house or pr. George Thomp- son, the burglars went down Front street, and Mrs Joseph Jarry said that when they went past her house. which | Is opposite the boarding house, she heard one man say he was badly hurt The explosion awakened a number of people in the neighborhood, aI- though some of those nearest the post
 office slept through it all, and score
 or more quickly gathered. Postmaster | Graham was one of the first corners 1 but, although the office was filled with | smoke, he quickly saw that nothing
 was missing. The only loss for MT, Graham will be that of the safe. which 1 from it's appearance Monday will prob | ably have to be replaced by a new one, 1 There were many visitors at the | postoffice during the day to see the wrecked safe. The skill and daring of the band of burglars excited remarks
 and there was appreciation for the work of Constable Reeves.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
NORWICH HAD ss DEATHS.
Record During the Month of October for the State Was. Below the Aver age.

By mortality reports received by the state board of health there were 1,23( deaths during the month of October This was 63 less. than in September and 10 more than in October of last year and less than the average number of deaths during October for the five years preceding.
 The death rate was 14.3 for the large towns, for the small towns 12.S and fol the whole state 14.O. The deaths re- ported from infectious diseases were 1SJ. being 13.4 per cent. of the total mortality.
 There were ir Norwich 36 deaths during the past month. of which six were of children of five years or less The deaths were from the following causes: Heart disease and diseases of the nervous system T eacn, consunp- ton and pneumonia each, diarrhoea ?, accidents or violence 2, Iagrippe 1 all others II. There were 37 births ir September and 31 marriages. Norwich haa seven deaths in public institutions in October
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

campbell's Mills and was hurt in a collision of vehicle in which she rede and another going In the opposite di- rection. Miss Margaret Wright Is now in the Backus hospital in this city, suffering from internal injuries.
 William J Wright was employed by c. D. Boss & Son in New London and left his work Thursday afternoon. He had ,ss or $10 in wages due him but did not collect. He met his brother. James, in State street and was told that his sisters condition was critical. James gave William ss with which to do some errands and William was to come home directly they were done.
 When the young man did not ap- pear Thursday night it was thought rather strange. but it was considered more so when on Friday he was ab- sent. Then at the death Of his sister it was supposed the news would surely bring him home. The funeral was held without William being present Sunday afternoon and the police were asked to look for him.
 At New London Monday night it was reported that he had said he was going to New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
EIGHT FROM THIS
 COUNTY WANT PARDON.
Many Others Will Come Before Board
 Next Month.

The state board of pardons will meet on the second Monday of De- cember to pass on the applications of 51 inmates of the Connecticut state prison who want to be pardoned. John Warren. who has been in prison longer than any other man confined in this country, will appeal for pardon again. Warren lived in Wilmington in Holland county. One day he asked his wife to take walk with him. and sug- gested that they bathe their feet in a brook. While they were doing so he put his wife's head under the stream and held 1t there until she was drowned. He was sentenced to state prison in 1859, and he has applied for pardon many times. It has been lin- derstood that when his previous pe- was one member who did not favor granting him a pardon. It was said that the bill offered in the legislature of 1909 was in behalf of John War ren, the bill being that to permit the granting of pardon by majority of the board. whereas a unanimous de- cision is now required. Others who have applied are:
 New London County.
 Frank May, convicted February 15, 1906. of abuse of female child and sen- tenced to from one to two years.
 John W. Forbes, sentenced January [, 1909, of theft and sentenced to from one to two years.
 Daniel Connell, convicted September 6, 1908, of abuse of a female child and sentenced to from one to ten years. Salvador Barney, convicted June 5 1908, of blackmail, and sentenced to from three to five years.
 Angelo Dotolo, convicted June g. 1908, of assault with intent to kill sentenced to from four to five years
 Henry A. Chippendale. convicted September 4, 1906, of forgery and sen- fenced to from one to five years.
 Jeremiah Tempeste, convicted Sep tember IS. 1904. of abuse of minor female and sentenced to from eight to twelve years.
 John Turner. convicted October 4 1906, of manslaughter, sentenced to from one to 15 years.
 Windham County.
 Harry Mayhew, convicted March IS, 1906, Of burglary and arson and sen- fenced to from five to eight years.
 Thomas Viellieux, convicted May II, 1909. of theft from the person and assault with intent to rob. sentenced to from one to three years.
 Frederick Cartier, convicted Sep tember 15. 1905, of assaulting a female child and sentenced to from eight to ten years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
RECONCILIATION EFFECTED.
Suit Brought by Mrs. Palmer to B.
 Dropped.

The divorce suit of Mrs. Frances M. Palmer vs. Reuben Tyler Palmer, Jr., of Pequot avenue, either has been for- mally withdrawn or will be soon, it is stated. The reason given is the recon ciliation of MT. and Mrs. Palmer.
 Some months ago Mrs. Palmer left her husband and the suit for divorce followed. Recently motion for ali- mony pending hearing of the suit was down on the short calendar of the superior court for hearing, but went over.
 An injunction has been placed on the Mistuxet club of Stonington restrain ing the club from removing heating apparatus belonging to Frank Coy of Westerly from the Burtch building.
 The club occupies rooms in the building which is owned by MT. Coy. In making some alterations to the in- side of the building the club had been removing some of the heating appa- ratus without the permission of MT. Gov.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
AT BROADWAY THEArER.
Clara Turner and Company.

Ira ". Jackson on Monday evening presented at the Broadway theater Clara Turner and her company in the four-act play, Mary. The company is to be here the entire week, play ing afternoon and evening. Clara Turner made her usual impression in the title role Monday night, and there was much applause. Her speciality in song was clever She has the capable sup- port of Miss Deville. while Miss Del more pleased with her work Messrs. Billy Barry. a Norwich young man who is gaining fame before the foot lights Driscoll and Hammond were very good.
 This afternoon the company plays The Days of '6f, and tonight the hill is A sMn6Arn Lady Godiua-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
TEACHERS GUILD APPOINTS
 THE COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Meeting Held at Broadway School F. J. Working Named in Vavaney Caused by Death of N. L. Bishop.

On Monday afternoon at the Broad way school building there was an ad- journed meeting of the Teachers An nuity guild of this county for the car rying out of the annual business which was postponed for a month owing to the death of Nathan l.. Bishop, who had been the state president and trus- tee from this county.
 In that vacancy F. J. Working of Taftville was elected as trustee from this county and as collectors Miss Carrie E. Hopkins of this city and Miss Forsythe of New London were named
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
Meetina at PIainfieId.

It is expected that there will be, a number who will go from here to Plainfield Wednesday morning to at tend the quarterly meeting of the Eastern Connecticut branch of the Womans Board of Missions. which will be held at the Plainfield Congre- gational church. The session opens at eleven o'clock, and there will be reports of the annual convention at Boston, as well as missionary ad dress
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
BANKRUPTCY BUSINESS.
Adjourned Hearing Before Referee Browning in Which Trustee With draws Opposition.

There was continued hearing be- fore Referee Amos A. Browning Mon- day in the case of the bankrupt es- tate of Charles Schwartz, in which the trustee was opposed to the allow ance of the claim of Morris McDopald for s1,045. There was an entire day spent on it last week, but on Monday the trustee withdrew his objection all except the interest account, and the trustee allowed the sum of $975.S4
 Referee Browning has made favor- able report to the judge of the Unit ed States circuit court regarding the application for a discharge from bank ruptcy of Mrs. K. Stanley Lawler. None of the creditors opposed 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
Shot Two Foxes.

J. c. Phillips of Lisbon had an un- usual experience with foxes last week, seeing two come out into the open after flock of hls hens which were feeding near the house. They got one hen and were making off with 1t when he scared them so that they dropped the fowl. When they returned later he was waiting for them and ended their lives with his gun.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
Incidents in Society

Mrs. Archibald Mitchell and Miss Isabel Mitchell are in New York. 
 Mrs. William Caruthers entertained the Monday Afternoon Whist club this week.
 The Misses Merrow, who have been guests of Miss Lillian Havens. have returned to Hartford.
 Master Harry N6onan, the boy so- prano, of Boston, is the guest Of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Dowsett of River avenue, Laurel Hill, for the week.
 Walton Clayton Davenport. has sent out invitations to the wedding recep- tioh of his daughter, Elsie Mabel and Edmond Knight Hilliard. on Decem- Der 1st. at his home on Broad street. The at home cards read after January 15. 1910, at II Everett street, Cam bridge. Mass.
 The engagement has been announced of Miss Gertrude Harmon. daughter of the late Major Harmon, T.. 8. A.. to Lester Stephen Crane. son of Mir. and Mrs. Floyd Henry Crane. of Breton Hall New York. The wedding. which will be attended only by members of the two families. is set for December 4th at the Hotel Marie Antoinette. New York. where Mrs. Harmon and her daughter are staying since their return from Paris. where they have lived much of the time for the past eight years, Miss Harmon improving her talent as a pianist and singer. After brilliant service in the regular army and in the Spanish war. Major Harmon died in February. 1907. while supervis- ing the construction Of railroad in South America. Mir Crane and his bride will reside in Hartford. where the employ of the Hartford Rubber Works company
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
A so.Id.d aox,. shrisLs

mortified his grandmother. Mrs Maria Taylor, of Nebo. Ky, who writes that when all thought he would die. Buck lens Arnica Salve wholly cured him. Infallible for burns. scalds. cuts. corns. wounsd. bruises. cures fever sores boils. skin eruptions, chilblains, chap ped hands. Soon routs piles. 25c at Lee N Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
PUBLIC ACTS
Town Clerk Holbreok Has Received 300 Copies Which Are for Distribu- ton as Long as They Last.

Three hundred copies of the public acts passed by the last general assem- ply have been received by Town Clerk c. s. Holbrook and the genial official Is passing them out. to those wishing them. The number is smaller than usual and it is probable that twice as many could be used As the number is limited this year, there will probably be scramble for them and 1t may be necessary to get more.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
Falls shootinq Club.

Six more members have entered in the tournament of the Falls Shooting club. making twenty who are contest ing for the prize mandolin. Seven are now tied for the lead in the compeu- tioEr
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
Returned from N.w York.

Mrs. Charles E. Brady has returned from a stay of three weeks in New York. the guest of her sons. John F. and Arthur Brady.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
osina te Neu nhtsin.

Tyler Richards. clerk at seslns drug store for several years past, has resigned and will soon leave for New Britain. where he is to enter another line of business.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

John Pfeiffer of Groton was re- cent visitor in Montville and Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Mir and Mrs. William s. Lee of Han over were recent guests of Mir. and Mrs. Henry D. Johnson.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
NEW LONDON MAN
 MISSING SEVERAL DAYS
Disappeared After Sisters Illness Was Announced-Another Sister in Hos pital Here.

William J. Wright, baker. residing at 450 Main street, New London, dis appeared under peculiar circumstances Thursday night. and nothing has since been heard from him. Wright's sister
 Mamie, died Friday evening Another sister, Margaret, was on her way to the funeral Sunday afternoon from
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

William Pfeiffer of Groton was vis- iting friends at Norwich Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
PERSONAL

George Palmer of Midway was in Norwich Saturday and sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

It is an interesting fact that of the few Hollanders in this state, four, all of distinguished lineage and attain ments, are clergymen in eastern Con- necticut: Rev. John Van den Noort, the able and scholarly Catholic rector at Putnam; his curate, Rev. Father Dykeman; the Rev. Arnold Van c. P. Huizinga, Congregational pastor at Thompson, formerly professor in Trinity college, and the Rev. John H. De Vries, D.D., the able Episcopal rec tor at Saybrook.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

James Cosgrove has returned after visit of some time with his daugh- ter. Mrs. T. J. Falvey. in Brookline Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Gordon I. Hislop of New London left Monday to enter the Kentucky school of medicine in Louisville.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

A local farmer explains the scarcity of eggs by the fact that last year when grain was high so many poultrymen killed off their old hens. This year they have no old hens to lay, and it is too soon for this seasons bullets to begin laying.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

James w. Lapolnt, who has been confined to his home for several days with severe cold, is improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Joseph Carpenter and daughter oi Norwich have been guests of Miss Ju- lia Peckham of Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Mrs. John M. Denison of Mystic was recent guest of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Chesebro. in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Mir. and Mrs. Byron Carrier and their son of Highland park are visit ing MT. and Mrs. J. $. Lathrop of Asylum street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

The bright new crescent moon was conspicuous early Monday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
Green Mountain Potatoes

Positively the last car of Green Mountain Potatoes l shall bring to this city this year now on track West Side. Come early and lay in winter stock.
 nov16d R. F.. FAIRCH1LD.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

In some towns the Y. M. c. A. is observing this as a week of prayer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
King Dental ParlOrS,

pr. Jackson, Mgr. Franklin Sq, Office hours-week days a. m. to ? D. m.. Sundays iOla. m. to 2 D. m. nov9d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

The annual meeting of the Connec- ticut state board of agriculture is to be held in Harmonic hall, New Haven, on December 6, 2, and 8. The first day will be set aside as poultry day and will be devoted entirely to this subject.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Master Harry N6onan, the boy so- prano, of Boston, is the guest Of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Dowsest of River avenue, Laurel Hill, for the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Poultrymen long for cool weather tc fatten turkeys.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
VARIOUS MATTERS

VARIOUS MATTERS
 Holiday sales are beginning.
 Poultrymen long for cool weather to fatten turkeys.
 The bright new crescent moon was conspicuous early Monday evening.
 In some towns the Y. M. c. A. is observing this as week of prayer.
 The September earnings of the New Haven road this year were il per cent. higher than in the same month of 1908.
 The November meeting of the Hampstead Family association was held at the old Hampstead house, New London, Monday afternoon.
 One of the successful apple raisers this year is Lafayette Main of North Stonington, who has had fine crops of russets, greenings and baldwins.
 Eastern Connecticut was represent ed at the two big meetings of Spirit ualists in Hartford Sunday, when Mrs. May Pepper Vanderbilt was the speaker.
 Benevolent persons please save old books. papers. magazines, etc, for lo- cal charitable societies. Collected in early spring. Watch for later an- ouncements.-adv.
 Friends and relatives of Mrs. Mary Lucy O'Mahoney attended an anniver- sary mass in her memory, celebrated in St. Patrick's church, Monday, at 8 o'clock, by Rev. Hugh Treanor.
 At the twenty-second anniversary of the conservation of St. Francis church. celebrated Sunday in Torring- ton, the sermon was preached by the Rev. Joseph H. King, a native of East Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Holiday sales are beginning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

The September earnings of the New Haven road this year were il per cent. higher than in the same month of 1908.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Benevolent persons please save old books. papers. magazines, etc, for To- cal charitable societies. Collected in early spring. Watch for later an- nouncements.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Eastern Connecticut was represent ed at the two big meetings of Spirit ualists in Hartford Sunday. when Mrs. May Pepper Vanderbilt was the speaker.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16
Notable Prices
 Ain FUR COATS

suitable for Men and women. A Man churian Dog at s15.o0 and s1s.oo, which are two special prices.
 $500 for the storm King 9Oxss inch street size Blanket It is like the Baker Stable" for wearing aual- ities. This is special low price
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

Friends and relatives of Mrs Mary Lucy O'Mahoney attended an anniver- sary mass in her memory. celebrated in St. Patrick's church, Monday, at o'clock, by Rev. Hugh Treanor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

The November meeting of the Hampstead Family association was held at the old Hampstead house, New London, Monday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-16

One of the successful apple raisers this year is Lafayette Main of North Stonington, who has had fine crops of russets, greenings and baldwins.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-02-21
,,ers Do1Ur To,U71 and at Home.
Manners

" ONE to think about II. It isn't so
~ very strange, after oil, that man hos
~ ono set of manners for his home and
bis frineds md another set for the down
town people" whom be chances upon In
tho course OF bis daily busincss-for every
other man hc meets hns precisely the
same iden OF the proper disregard for his
nclghbor.
IL tho average man stopped TO keep tab
on the number OF times cnch day be was
guilty OF rudcpc5ses down town thnt would
seem absolutely objectionable Ia his OVID
home. By nightfall he would have a list
the length OF which would surprise him
Somehow the average nan. while max
Ing slight pretense 10 bo courteous to
other men. really goe5 along mindful only
OF bis own sweet self or carries n chip on
bis shoulder. literally daring any other
man TO knock 1t OF. Fortunately. every
man Is so busy attending TO tho chip on
bis own shoulder that be rarely nnds time
TO knock tho chip on the shoulder of his
ncighbor.
Take It on street car any morning
when the seats arc ollcd and there are
few strop-hangcrs submitting TO their
morning exercise on the way TO ofnce The
car stops and a womap-pot young or
beautiful, but Just nicelooklng-enters
Does every man who occupies n sent
scramble to bis feet instnnter. and. IN
tone OF Joy supreme. cIclnim: please
take this scat, madam I" Not a bit OF IT /!
There arc o dozen men on the car per
foctly willing 10 give the lady seat. but
each waits In tho hopes that tho other