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Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

The name Of Vroom is no stranger
IN Connecticut. In the state Of New
Jersey for several generations the
Vroom family have been prominent in
the law and in the politics Of the ma
tional government. Edward Vroom. a
member Of the famous family. has won
lame as an actor and as playwright
pf the first rank. both i'm our own
country and in London as Well.
For several years a member of the
great Booth Barrett and Booth Mod
teska organizations, young Edward
Nroom received a training in the art
Of the stage that is denied to Young
actors Of the present day After the
disbanding Of those famous companies
with the death Of Mr.. Barrett and the
retirement Of Mr. Booth, young Vro1m
entered the lists as a producing actor
manager and for three seasons toured
the country with his own company. His
last production here was Francois Cop
pee's For the Crown" at Walack's
theater in New York. That was ten
years ago, aud since that time Mr..
Vroom has been in London
Last spring Mr.. NrOom returned to
America with his successful plays am
a yearning to present them I'm his
mother country. This afternoon and
evening at the Broadway theater he is
70 produce "The Luck Of MacGregor."
love story in military setting. and
selected from the four of his success
ful productions abroad for his first an
pearance among US as an actor. He
Will play in Boston. Washington. Phil
adelphia and the principal New Eng
lana cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
KetoheII Sued by Woman.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Jan. 7.-Stan-
ley Ketchell, the pugilist, was arrested
here today on a capias sworn to be
Elizabeth Houman. is years old. who
charges that Ketchell is guilty OF
breach of promise. she claims SO, 900
damages kstchel after an hour at
the jail gave bonds IN the sum or 3t0.-
COZ ana was released Ketchen declares
The charges are blackmoil.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
VIEWS AND VARIETIES.
Clever sayinaS

hnI.e,ker-lnterested in forest con-
serVation? Bocller-No. can't evon
conserve a new leaf-N. Y. Sun.
As the old saying goes. shoot folly
~ II mes But the deuce of 10 is
mat folly never flies."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Il see the question has been raised
should actresses wed2" IF some ~
them can't cook any better than thew
Press.
You scan your list OF good resolves
with Rdudling eye-and then
Take out an old and unused set
And dust them off again.
Chicago Tribune.
She during a spat)-why don't
you say what you mean2 Tn not a
mind reader. He-No; If YOU wero
you'd never speak to ms again.-Bos-
ton Transcript
I suppose we regret the fact that
We nave not been having an old
tasnioned winter NO, sir. am
not plumber. and have no money
invested IN an undertaking establish
ment."-Chicago Record Herald.
"Bensonby has very little fare
LJnlought.' What makes you say SOP
He caught burglar in the dining
room few nights ago carrying off y
piece OF cut glass and shouted, Drop
1t birmingham Age Herald
Waiter" Yes, sir 'whars
this2' ITS bean soup. sir" "No
matter what it has been; the question
is-what is It now 2'-Philadelphia
Inquirer.
David Harum' was rejected bv
seventeen publishers before it got in
to print" my novel had an even
more remarkable record. 1t was re-
pected by thirty publishers and neveR
got into print."-Washingt Herald.
"The lips that touch wine" she
quoted. "shall never touch mine"
without especial enthusiasm he ad-
mitted this to be the proper stand.
Friends thereafter wondered TO SEQ
him drinking champagne through a
straw.-Philadelphia Ledger,
ANY retail places around here?"
asked the salesman in the strange
town. There's The woman's club over
there In the town hail. drawled the
old postmaster. Great Scottl And
what do they retail?" Gossip, young
man ~~,eegv 9nefaga T1psr
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
conneotieut's Grand Old Man.

The Lilley inaugural and the Bran
degee-H Hill contest have taken out Of
Washington, d. c., every Connecticut
representative except Uncle n. D."
Sperry Calm, unmoved, stable, reli-
able, faithful. he sticks to his post of
duty-a grand old man, looking after
the interests of a grand old state
AnSonia Sentinel
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
A BIG BARGAIN

in a 1870 acre farm Az miles from city.
24 to trolley: large two-stOry house;
large barn VITA basement; hay barn;
running spring water at house and
barn; all buildings first class; good
smooth tillage land good soil. This is
a bargain Price $4,000. Also central
located restaurant. doing good bust
nesE; good reason for selling.
THYON'S REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
rs Main Sta WiIlimantic, Conn.
noY21d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
Kennedy's Carnival and Reception.

In announcing his annual reception
for Friday evening Jan. 18TH. in Olym-
pic hall, Professor Kennedy has rare
treat in store for the patrons of dane
ing in Norwich. He Will present an
unequalled programme IF IS solo num-
beers, and as the feature Of the evening
will present the magnificent snowst1rn
novelty. which will &c unusually eifec-
tive in the handsome hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

The proposed concession to Ger
man interests from the government or
Brazil for the laying of a new tele-.
graph cable between Brazil and Fu-
rope and South Africa. which has
been pending for something over a
year. has finally been granted by the
Brazilian government.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD
at Norwich, within and for the District
of Norwich, on the 8th day of January.
A. D. 1909.
PreSent-NELSON J. AYIING. Judge.
Estate of Ellen Hill, late of Nor Wi CHI.
in said District, deceased.
The Trustee exhibited her final ac-
count with said estate to the Court for
allowance; it is therefore
Ordered, That the 14th day of Janu-
airy, A. D. 1868, at o'clock in the
afternoon. at the Probate Court Room
in the City of Norwich, in said District
be. and the same il, appointed for hear
ing the same, and the said Trustee is
directed to give notice thereof by pub
fishing this order once in some news
paper having a circulation in said Dis
trict, at least three days prior to the
date OF said hearing. and make return
to the Court.
NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
The above and foregoing is a true
Attest: FANNIE C. CHURCH.
jRn9d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

The Inland Navigation company. tb@
$1,O00.O0O Canadian shipping trustS
has ordered from the Great Lakes Fr-
gineering company Of Detroit. a 500
foot bulk carrier The vessels capac-
itv is 5000 to $500 tons Of ore. and
while owned by the Canadian capital
lists. will be an American bottom and
will carry the American flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT.

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at
Sheedy's Auditorium.
The Luck of MacGregor at Broadway
Theater.
Typographical Union. No. 100. meets
in c. L. u. Hall.
Dance in Cadillac Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Percy G. Williams offers at the AL
hambra, New York, for the week, a
very interesting bill at the head OF
which is Emmett Corrigan, present.
ing His Last Performance" a one
act dramtic playlet in which he is as
sisted by d well selected cast
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

The Russians are revealing in a
new kind Of music which fascinates
everybody from the peasant to the
professor II is made by the bala-
lalka orchestras The baIalalaflza is
an old folk instrument Of triangular
shape. with tone resembling that Of
mandolin. It Is for the Russians what
the either is for the Tyroleans. the
banjo for the negroes land American
students). the bagpipe for the Scotch;
and it is the cars favorite instru-
ment
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

ELECTROMAGNETIC cranes have proved
the most efficient and economical de-
vices known for handling rails. kegs
of nails and bolts and other heavy
nets are now made to lift $4,000 pounds
with ease.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
gMP0RTANT is always found
- 80 on this page.
Read the small
BUSINESS NEWS advertisements
---- carefully.
Reads His Title Clear.

Governor Lilley Of Connecticut at last
reads his title clear. Having taken the
oath of office, he is now qualified de-
fender of the constitution he was ac-
cused Of neutrality-suspicious. Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
HORSES JUST ARRIVED

These are some that I selected my
self, and 1 think that they are as nice
a lot of well broken Horses as I have
ever had. Some are good drivers, 9TH
ers are for heavy teaming, and some
nice chunks for all purposes. Come and
see them.
ELMER r. PIERSON.
Telephone connection. dec25d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
LEGAL NOTICES.
notice.!

The legal voters of the Bridge
School District of the Town of Nor
witch are hereby warned to meet in
the senior room of the school house
Monday, January 18th, 1909, at 100
p. m, to hear a report of your COM
mittee appointed December 2Sth, 1908,
and to take action on the same, and
act on their recommendations.
HENRY GEBRATH,
District Com.
Norwich, Jan. 5, 1909.
jan6WSM
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Palesune's ancient wells, famous IN
history for centuries are giving way
to pumping by modern engines and
outfits. particularly for watering gar
dens and orchads. There is a large
demand for and import Of pumps.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

There IS no case on record of a cough,
cold or Ia grippe developing into pneu-
mohid after Fpieys Honey and Tar has
heeii iakrn. as il cures the most obsti-
nate, deep seated coughs and colds
'WhN take anything rl-eo The Lee s.
OeEOOd 20.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

See the shoe specials Frank A. Bill
offers today Saturday.. Ladies $3.50
shoes 81, ladies' S1.5O fur top Juliets 81,
mems $3.50 shoes 81.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

An automobile that swallows It's
own dust is described IN Popular Ne
chanics. Pipes suck up the dust from
the rear wheels and draw It into a
box. from which It is again deposited
on the roac ir a granulated from.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

The new docks at Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil. are to be further enlarged at
a cost of 100000 milrels. (S19, 500 o.
OO0). in addition to the extensive dock
work going on. The docks are owned
by the Brazilian feseral government
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
FOR SALE, TRADE OR RENT.

Two new cottages. all modern i'm
provements, one of seven rooms, off
Perkins avenue, one of six rooms, on
st. Regis avenue. Potter Manor
Electric car service every fifteen min
utes. All particulars at
POTTER'S COAL OFFICE.
jan1d Is Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Since its introduction into The Eng-
fish protectorate Of Uganda, in 1901
the sleeping sickness has killed no
fewer than 100000 out Of total pop
ulation of 100000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Belgium has Sunday postage
stamp, issued for those who do not
wish to have their mail delivered on
Sunday. All mail bearing the Sunday
stamp is held over by the carriers Tor
delivery Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

One Of the greatest leather belts I'm
the world was completed recently at a
Philadelphia factory Threc-ply II was
$50 feet long by feet wide and res
quired 300 hides in its manufacture.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Camille D'Arville is back in vaude
vile, opening in Cincinnati this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
ANNOUNCEME NTS.

Consult Zingarrs, palmist and clair
Voyant, all affairs of life. II Main St
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
MUSIC IND DRAMA.

THE Lion and the Mouse is to be
produced in Japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
ELECTRICITY FOR
LIGHTING
CHANGE IN PRICE

The price to be charged to persons
and corporations for electricity for
lighting has been changed by the un-
dersigned, to take effect on Nov. /.
1908; that is to say. all bills rendered
al of Nov. I, 1903 for electricity for
lighting as shown by metre readings
taken Oct. 20-24, 1908. to have been
used since the last previous reading
shall be billed according to the follow
ing schedule:
i to $50 kilo-watt hours. 10 cents per
kilo-watt.
over $50 kilo-watts. 10 cents for first
40 Eilo-watts and cents for each adj
ditional kiic-watt
Example, Number Of kilo watts used,
1000
$50 Kilo-watts at 10 cents. .s45.Os
$50 Kilo-watts at 5 cents. s 275O
Amount OF Bill..............S so
Norwich Oct J. 1908
JOHN NJ WILLIAMS
WILLIAM F. BOGUE,
GILBERT S. RAYMOND,
Board of Gas and Electrical Commits
sioners. Oct3d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

In a once famous tea district OF In
dia the cultivation of rubber has
driven the production Of the former
to second place. nearly 1900 acres
being devoted to rubber plantations.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

At the Swedish Lutheran church
there viii be services Sunday morning.
Conducted by Rev. Olaf Nordbladn.
Sunday school VIII follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Henry b. Harris has decided not to
produce Martha Morton's adaptation
of ION the Eve" until next fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OLE TOLEDO

",
Lucas County, SIS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that ne
is senior partner OF the firm of F. j.
Cheney e. Co, doing business in the
city OF Toledo. County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day of December,
A. D. 1856.
(Seal) A. w. GLEASON
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
~. and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system Send
for testimonials free.
F. }. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for conBti-
patton.
You would not delay taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign of
kidney or bladder trouble if you real
lied that neglect might result in
Bright's disease or diabetes. Foley's
Kidney Remedy corrects Irregularities
and cures all kidney and bladder dis
orders. The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Elita Proctor Otis has been en-
gagged to play one Of the leading roles
in "Lenie."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

At the Broadway Congregational
church the pastor will preach in the
morning and at the vesper service at .
o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Robert Edeson, in The Call of the
North, is playing to remarkable
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Rev. Joseph F. Cobb and choir of
the Universalist church will cOnducr
the Sheltering Arms service at $50
sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
MUCH IN LITTLE.

BY wireless telephone two French
naval officers have succeeded in hav-
ing conversation, songs and even
whistling heard perfectly az dis
lance of 80 miles.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

At the Ncrth Main street Method st
Episcopal church there Will be SER
mon at els, followed by Sunday school
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
The Safe Road 10 Fortune

Write for booklet explaining Where?
When? How2' to purchase houses and
lots. Valuable to persons about to in
vest in Brooklyn or Queens property.
p. o. Box 156, Brooklyn, n. Y. JanSd
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Henry Kolker is playing 1.-THE Devil
in Australia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

What are known as osmels in Asia
Minor are in realty a common species
Of dromedary. Camels have two
humps, while the race found in Smyrna
has hut one
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Rt ST. Andrews Episcopal church
there will be morning pray er, sermon
and communion at 1880. with even
ing prayer and sermon at 730.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
SUNDAY SUBJECTS.

At the Christian Science Reading
rooms. Sunday morning at 1880, the
subject is to be Sacrament.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
THE DECEPTIVE VIOLET

"BeholdH he cried. "a violet.
Here trOdden in the snowf
ii takes me back TO gardens
Deep in the long ago!
It takes me to loves morning.
And TO a twilight late,
Nntn my sweetheart stood beside ma
And L kissed her at tho gatei'
But his wife said: Don't believe Il,
That violet. my dearest
Is a cloth one-from my hatw
+. l.. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitu-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
LOST AND FOUND.

FOUND-Thanksgi day, a solid
gold brooch which owner can have by
proving property and paying charge at
Bulletin Office. jan9d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
FIND GOOD EMPLOYEES

Said Mr.. Jones in a Joking way,
To-day is my reception day.
My Bulletin want. adj will bring a
score.
or good domestics to my door"
ct want a girl for homework who,
Will know exactly what to do.
One who's neat and prompt and quick,
From my callers I will pick"
"My household worries she will ease;
I'll get one that know will please.
on Bulletin want ads. I can rely,
They send the best help to apply"
(Watch this space tomorrow.l
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

At the Norwich Town Methodist
Episcopal church there will be ser
vices Sunday morning and evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Miss Helen G. McDermott quit teach
ing to take a place in the business Of
fee Of the Worcester Post and now
she has been appointed Worcester's po-
lice clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

There viii be services Sunday morn
ing, afternoon and evening at the
Salvation Army headquarters, con-
Quoted 0y Capt. and Mrs. Ih9rne.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
FOR SALE.

The farm in Griswold lately owned
and occupied by James 3. Burdick TINS
farm contains over 200 acres OF land.
suitably divided into tillage, pasture
and woodland. The cultivated land can
be easily worked and can be made to
produce good crops. This is one Of the
most desirable farms that has been on
the market for a long time. For par
ticulars inquire of NJ Adelaide Bur
dick. Administrators, r. F. d. 5. Nor
witch Conn. dec29TuThS
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
FULL ASSOCIATED
PRESS DISPATCHES
POETRY.
JUST TRY IT.

Ter git eroun' oil Satan
Who always mighty cunnin'
Jest try ter dodge dc thunderboIt
Or ketch de lightnin runnin'!
Ter git eroun' OIL Satan.
ho' hapDiness--destroy IT,
jest try ter ride a harricane
An think dat you enjoy IL,
Ter git eroun' oil Satan.
You des can't do it, sinner!
De hoss dat loses in dat race
is in de end de winneri
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

At A COURT OF PROBATE HELD
at Norwich. within and for tha District
of Norwich, on the 7th day of January,
A D. 1903.
Present-NELSoN j. AYLING. Judge.
Estate of Sada s. Stockwell. late Of
Norwich. in said District. deceased
The Administrator exhibited his ad-
ministration account with said estate
to the Court for allowance; II is there
fore
Ordered. That the 18th day OF Janu-
airy. A. D. 1909, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, at the Probate Court Room IN
the City of Norwich in said District,
be. and the same is. appointed for hear
ing the same, and the said Administra-
tor is directed to give notice thereof by
publishing this order once in some
newspaper having a circulation in said
District at least four days prior to the
date of said hearing, and make return
to the Court.
NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
The above and foregoing is a true
Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH.
jan9d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
ALONG THE LIFE MAY.

When the sorrows Of a dav
In the shadows find us.
plNe us light 10 see the way
Not enough to blind US,
Giving the world our best
Reaping time or sowing.
knowing heaven owes all "A rest
And heaven pays all it's owin-f
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
WANTED

A family cook. $22 per
month; also general house and second
girls. ]. B. Lucas. Room 80, Central
Building. nov14d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

TIE Kendals. among the best known
actors in England have announced
that they are soon to quit the stage
for good They have appeared to-
gether IN this country many times
and have large following on both
sides Of the Atlantic Mrs Kendall
comes Of famous family Of actors.
Both Of her parents We're on the stage
and the late r. w Robertson, the
dramatist was her brother.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09
WHBTNEYS AGENCY,
227 Main Street, franklin Square.
Real Estate and insurance
FOR SALE

o. Broad Street. near Mckinley ave-
nue. trolley line Broad street school and
Free Academy. Modern style. steam
heat and improvements. Lot 52hxi60
feet, with lawn, fruit trees. grapes and
garden.
Thames River Farm of - acres. on
west bank, near NIassapeag. Fine.
falling running water in house; walls,
fences and lana all in geod order; long
shore front on river.
II Acre Farm in Norwich Town, with
good dwelling and other buildings.
Hesltfful location, good soil, good
water many fruit trees and woodIot.
Well adapted fer q poultry farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

There win be Holy Communion at
Christ Church Sunday at $50; morn
ing prayer and sermon at 1880, and
evening prayer and sermon at 7.30.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD
at Norwich, within and for the District
Of Norwich. on the 9TH day of January.
Present~NELsoN ]. AYLING, Judge.
Estate of S. Louise Peckham, late Of
Preston in said District, deceased
The Administrator exhibited his ad-
ministration account with said estate
to the Court for allowance; it is there
Ordered, That the 18th day of Janu-
airy. A. D. 1909, at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon, at the Probate Court Room
in the City of Norwich, In said District,
ing the same, and the said Administra-
tor is directed to give notice thereof by
publishing this order once in some
newspaper having circulation in said
District, at least three days prior to the
date of said hearing, and make return
to the Court.
NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
The above and foregoing is a true
Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH.
jan9d Clerk.
AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD
al Norwich, within and for the District
CT Norwich. on the 9TH day of January
Present-NEbsoN ]. AYLING. Judge
Estate Of Mary Bradbury, late of
Norwich. in said District. deceased.
appeared in Court and filed a petition
praying. for the reasons therein set
forth. that administration be granted
upon the estate of said deceased. al
legged to be intestate.
Whereupon, 1t is Ordered, That said
petition be heard ana determined at tbs
Probate Court Room in the City Of
Norwich. in said District, on the 18Th
day of January. A D. 1909. at II o'clock
in the forenoon. and that notice of the
tendency of said petition, and of said
LEGATION of this order one time in some
new spaper having a circulation in said
District. at least four days prior to the
date of said hearing and that return
be made to this Court
NELSON J. AYLING. Judge.
The above and foregoing is a true
copy of record.
Attest FANNIE C. CHURCH.
ian9d Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

The Things Supremacy Important is
the Sunday morning topic Of DR.. s.
II. Howe at Park Congregational
church. His afternoon topic is At the
Last.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Joseph O'Mara the famous Irish
tenor has created furore at the
Broadway theats-, New York where
he is playing al engagement in the
romantic comedy with music, entitled
Peggy Macree." Mr.. O'Mara, who is
now on his first American starring
tour, is native of Limerick, Ire
land, where he began his professional
career as a choi- singer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

Sunday morning at the Taftville
COngrega tional church Rev. d. B.
MaeLane win preach on The ApPor-
tionment Plan. His evening topic is
Be of Good Cheer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

De Wolf Hopper IS to follow the ex
ample Of Lillian Russell and desert
musical pieces. He waits to play in
a straight comedy in which he won't
have to recite Casey at the Bat
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-09

The only evening concert the New
Haven symphony orchestra will give
this season is announced for Tues
day January 70. the third in the Sc
ries Of 10000. i'm Woolsey hall For
this always the most largely attended
| concert OF the year the services of
Miss Olive Mead first violinist Of the
Olive Mead qUartette. have been Sc
cured As soloist.