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Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
TWO CENT STAMPS
Constituted Daily Income of Fraud
Arrested in Bridgeport.

In arresting Richard Bayard Coutant
Thursday morning Detective Fox un-
covered another man wanted in New
ark for embezzlement. Harry Nc
Creevey is the name given by the last
man arrested, says a Bridgeport ex-
change.
Yesterday Superintendent Birming-
ham received a communication from
W. o. Carroll, chief of police of the
city of Newark. asking if advertise
ments inserted in the Newark papers
by one John Sherman were bona fide.
The advertisements offered good wages
to those who would become managers
for the advertiser. Replies were to be
addressed to the advertiser in this
city. The letter from Newark in
closed a pocket dictionary which
Sherman" sent as a sample of the
goods he wanted his agents to sell.
Detective Fox by tracing the mans
mail. found Coutant located at the
Commercial house in Water street
near Fairfield avenue. With the man
Detective Fox found papers which
disclosed his system of working. Cou-
tant, who signed Sherman" to his
advertisements, wanted managers for
branch offices, and promised to send
full information on the receipt Of a
two cent stamp. He received large
u l6llGLS III IGBlg " HIS du-
vertisement and each enclosed a two
cent stamp. No copies of a diction-
airy were found in Coutant's possession
when arrested and he denies that he
ever sent the book sent here by the
Newark chief of police. Detective Fox
looked over Coutant's books and found
that he kept an accurate account of
all the letters he received and the
amounts for every day. A part Of
his system was entered by initials,
and these have not been explained to
the police. From the books it is es-
timated that he received anywhere
from so toN100 replies day from his
advertisements. The receipt Of 100 let
ters a day. each containing a two
cent stamp, would mean an income
Of 81 A deposit of SO was asked as
security from those he appointed as
managers.
Coutant is about 90 years old. The
formation of his head and face could
never be forgotten after being seen.
His forehead recedes and his jaws are
prominent. He is charged with OBJ
tanning money on false pretenses, on
the police slate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
New Teaohers a. Hioh sohooI

Mr.. Manchester of Great Darlington
Mass, has been temporarily engaged
to fill the vacancy in the Windham
High school faculty caused by the re-
cent resignation of Miss wilkins Mr.
Manchester is a graduate of Middle
bury college, Middlebury, VT. Arrange
ments have also been made by the
teachers committee to secure some one
to substitute for Miss Bates Of the fac
ulty. who has been granted two or
three weeks vacation because of i'll
health. At the next regular meeting of
the school board the teachers commit
tee Will recommend that Mr.. Manches-
ter be engaged as regular member of
the Windham High school faculty. 1t
IS understood that MISS Gidman of
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
sA5IN sAYLEs RUSSELL
Endorsed for House clerkship by Edi-
tor of the Transcript.

In a circular letter sent each member
of the general assembly, B. c. Hopkins,
editor Of the Windham County Tran
script warmly endorses the candidacy
of Sabin Sayles Russell OF Killingly as
assistant clerk of the incoming house
of representatives He writes:
Il know Mr.. Russell thoroughly. as
he was born and brought Do in this
town and his ancestors lived here be-
fore him. He is genial and courteous
in his manners, pleasant and obliging
in his disposition and has a strong
voice, all of which well equip him for
the position for which he is a candi-
date. He has made. his canvass upon
his own merits, and has been unwill-
ing to bolster himself up by reports
Of the large and fiattering support he
has Of the republican leaders in the
state.
I'm short, 1 send this to you during
the closing days of the canvass to con-
vey to you my hearty endorsement of
Mr.. Russell, and would add that have
prepared and mailed this circular let
ter without his knowledge or consent.
solely upon my own responsibility.
earnestly hope you can see your way
clear to assist him to be successful in
his worthy ambition"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
NORWICH ACADEMY PUPILS
Must Travel by Trolley When Tickets
on Steam Road Expire.

Chairman A. NJ. Clarke presided at
special meeting Of the school board
Friday afternoon at the town hall. The
matter was taken up regarding the
transportation OF pupils to and from
Norwich Free Academy. After the
regular reports of committees It was
voted that bills for transportation be
paid as presented and that after the
expiration of steam tickets now held.
transportation be between Norwich and
Jewett City stations by trolley only.
The matter relative to a commune
cation from the state board of educa-
ton regarding rhe teaching of agricul-
ture in the public schools was laid over
for investigation.
To Maintain Schools.
Conditions in the Tyler district and
others where there are but few pupils
was discussed. 1t was decided to main
tain such schools, as transportation to
other schools would cost as much as
to maintain them
To Observe Week of Prayer.
The week of prayer will be observed
by the Congregational, Baptist and NJ.
E. churches Of the borough as follows:
Monday, Jan. 4. - 7.3O p. m, the
usual young peoples meetings will be
held in each church.
Tuesday. Jan. 5-Union service in
the Congregational church. Topic,
Gods F'aithfulness. Mans Responsible
ity, Cor. /: 3-S; Luke y: 42-44; Phil.
2: u, 10; Rev. 2: 10. Leader, Rev. Z.
w. Potter.
Wednesday, Jan. 6-The usual mid
week services at each church.
Thursday, Jan. Union service at
the Baptist church. Topic, Intemper-
ance and Gambling, Prov. 20: 1, %: 80;
Rom. II: II; Heb. 2: Is; / Cor 6: 10;
Phil. 4: 8. Leader, Rev. Z. ]. Cory.
Friday, Jan. S-Union service in the
NJ. E. church. Topic, The Family and
the School, Gen. 2.24; Ps. So: $685. Job.
%: %; Math. 10: 5, 6; Ps. 81: 10.
Leader. Rev. w. H. Cane, LID.
Briefs.
Misses Allura and Grace Cheney
spent Sunday at Mr.. and Mrs. II. E.
Pauls.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Crary entertain
ed the Imperial orchestra and Mr.. and
Mrs. f. H. Gilbert on Saturday even
ing at their home in Griswold.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
WOODEN COMPANY
To Resume Work-Orders for Heavy
Weight Goods.

The Putnam Wooden company will
resume operations this week. when
some Of the spinners and weavers will
go in. The employees in the dyeing
and dressing departments have been
at work the past few days. The or
ders on hand are for heavy weight
materials.
EIks to Attend John Healeys Funeral
A delegation from Putnam lodge of
Elks will go to Danielson today (Mon-
day. to attend the funeral Of John
Healey. who was a member Of the
local lodge.
End of Vacation.
The high and graded schools in the
town of Putnam will open this Mon
day. morning for the winter term.
Notes from the Churches.
Rev. C. NJ. Patton Of Boston, who
occupied the pulpit in the Congrega-
tional church on Sunday. also oflciat
ed at the sacramental service at 5.45
p. m.
A union meeting of the young peo-
pies organizations was held in the
Methodist church in Grove street Sun
day evening at seven o'clock. which
was attended by members of the B.
Y. P. u, Y. P. S. C. E., Epworth
league and the Adventist young peo-
PIES society.
Week of Prayer.
The week of prayer is to be observ-
ed in the Second Congregational
church beginning this (Mondayl eve
ming with a service in the chapel, led
by A. W. Bowen. Topic, Gods Faith
fulness, Mems Responsibility"
On Wednesday evening the meeting
will be led by A. NJ. Clake. Subject
The Family and the School. Thursl
day evening. c. d. Sharpe will pre-
side at the meeting. Topic, The Sign
of the Times.
A conelave of the Pages of Arthur
viii be held this afternoon.
Owing to the week of prayer serv-
fees being held in the Congregational
church the conclaves of the Knights
of King Arthur and the class in first
aid to the injured will be omitted.
Rev. c. II. Patton. DID, was enter
tanned at the Congregational parson-
age over Sunday.
Mrs. Walter Wheaton and Miss Hell
en- Bradley were in Boston Saturday.
Rev. Smith Baker I'D. Of Lowell,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
OBITUARY..
John HeaIey.

John Healey, As, died at his home, on
School street, Friday night. He had
been i'll about one week with a heart
ailment that has been gradually break
ing down his health for about two
years. The announcement of his death
Saturday morning created widespread
sympathy and sorrow Lolyal to every
trust, sincere. liberal in his views and
generous of heart, his friends are num-
bered among those of every class, creed
and nationality. Among the business
men of Danielson his death is spoken
OF with deep regret. Since coming to
Danielson, about fifteen years ago, he
has been continually engaged at his
trade as a barber, and for several years
mas been proprietor Of a shop in the
Exchange block. His fraternal and So
cial affiliations were numerous. and he
was actively interested in the Dor
ough's public affairs. He was for sew
eral years and up to the time of his
death assistant chief of the fire de-
partmenI and a universal favorite with
the men. He was a member of Rose of
Lima council, No. 80. K. of c.. and
its recording secretary; a member of
Court Oak Grove. Z. of A; Putnam
lodge of EllSs, and the Catholic Knights
of America.
He leaves his wife. one daughter.
Marietta one son, Richard Of Daniel
son, and two brothers, James Of Ions
dale and Frank of Brocl1ton.
Various Matters.
Rev. John F. Quinn Of Ansonia was
at his home here Saturday.
Mrs. Timothy Taylor Of Putnam was
in Danielson Saturday.
Fred Gamache has returned from a
visit with friends in Woonsocket.
Ernest Wilkins of Providence is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John winslow
at Elmville.
Davis &c Browns mill at E1mville will
resume operations today (ATonday)
after being idle two weeks.
Miss Grace E. Witter left Saturday
for WalIingford
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
OBITUARY.
James j. suqrue.

James j. Sugrue, aged "a years. died
at lilo o'clock Saturday forenoon at
his home just east of the Shea build
ing, on Union street. Mr. Sugrue had
been In poor health for some time, and
a number of weeks ago became i'll as a
result of general break down. He
felt better, and thinking himself
strong enough, resumed work for ex-
Mayor Oscar Q. Tanner a little less
than a month ago. He only worked a
short time, and was again taken i'll and
continued to fail rapidly He was a
pleasant young man. always cheerful
and jovial. He is survived by a wild
Ow and two small children, and a
brother, Michael GSugrue of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
WILLIMANTIC.
MOnties Resale Guests With Coon Sup

Montiss Resale Guests With Coon Sup
per.
4 A delightful informal social evening
was enjoyed by about two score and
ten of the members and guests of
Montgomery Hose company, No. 1, W.
F. d, Saturday night in the company's
house, on Jackson street. The party
gathered in the banquet hall and sat
down to an excellent coon supper. The
menu comprised stuffed coon, cold
meats, cranberry sauce, mashed pota-
toes, turnips, creamed onions, celery,
pickles, rolls, doughnuts, cheese and
coffee.
r Fritz Hornberser was chef, assisted
by Timothy Mcnamara and George
Timmins. The balance Of the evening
was passed with music, a few interest
ing pool matches, and a general social
time and smoker.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
New Year eifts tn An.nitaI.

St Joseph's hospital is in receipt of
the following New Years gifts: $50
from Mrs. c. c. Edgarton; hot water
bottles. feeding cups, five gallons of
pure grape wine, box of phials, from
Chesbro's drug store; supplies to the
amount of $16.47 from the Wilson Drug
company The management of the hos
pital have expressed their thanks for
these timely gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
Social Of wiIIimantio Lodns.

The social and dance in A. B. S. hall
Saturday evening was attended by up
wards Of IS couples. The enjoyable
affair was given under the auspices of
Willimantic lodge No. 100, American
Benefit society. Music was furnished
by the Thread City Cyclers' orchestra.
Prof. Bennett of Norwich prompted.
This committee was in charge of the
arrangements: Calvin G. Parish, chair
man, assisted by R. J. Warner, Robert
MacKell and George Fay.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
Sunday Schools Elect officers-SchooI
Board Votes to Continue Tyler Dis
trict SchooIs-Week of Prayer.

The officers elected on Sunday at the
Baptist Sunday school were: Superin-
tendent, John Armstrong; assistant SUI
perintendent, Charles Gardner; secre-
tary, Byron Wilcox; treasurer, Wal
lace Payne; collector. Martha Church:
recorder, Ada Davis; Librarians. James
Bicknell and Charles Armstrong; libra
rian of primary department, Alice Nc
Broome concert committee. Mrs.
George Sparks and Miss Ida Foster;
home department, Mrs. M. Z. Wilson
and Mrs. S. F. Brown; superintendent
of the primary department. Mrs. G. II.
Prior.
At Congregational Sunday School.
The officers elected at the Congrega-
tional Sunday school are: Superintend
ent. F. E. Robinson; assistant superin-
tendent, ]. A. Owen; secretary. Jessie
McNicol; treasurer, Theodore Robin
son; librarian. Norman Tracy; assist
ant librarian, Marguerite Bliss.
At Methodist Sunday School.
Officers elected at the Methodist Sun
day school are: Superintendent, ]. p.
German; assistant superintendent, A.
c. Burdick; secretary and treasurer,
Annie Robertson.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
Ross S. O'Louuhlin.

The funeral of Ross Sterling
OLoughlin, only child of DR.. Thomas
O'LOughlin formerly of Willimantic,
took place Saturday. The body arrived
here on the noon express Saturday
from Rockville and the funeral imme-
diately formed and proceeded to st.
Joseph's cemetery, where burial took
place. There were numerous floral
tributes. A large number of friends
and relatives assembled at the grave.
DR.. and Mrs. OLoughlin have the SYM
pathy Of a large circle of acquaintance
in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
State Deputy Coming.
FUN ERAL.
Vincent Joinville.

The funeral of Vincent Joinville, ss,
who died at his home on Pomfret
street, was held Saturday morning
from ST. Mary's church. Rev. J. Van
den MORT was celebrant of the high
mass of requiem. which was attended
by st. John Baptist society, of which
the deceased was a member. Burial
was in st. Mary's cemetery.
Allen H. Smith of the business de-
partment of the Boston Herald spent
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Riley
Smith, at her home on Grove street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
DECEMBER WEATHER.
TempMPture Rang from 6 Degrees to
Ga Degrees-SnowfaII Five Inches.

The United States weather report for
December as registered at Bitgood's is
as follows: Maximum temperature Ga,
on the 1st; minimum temperature 6, on
the oath. The total precipitation for
the month amounted to 359 inches,
and Of this amount 1.67 inches fell on
the 18th, giving the greatest amount
of precipitation in "a hours. The total
snowfall for the month amounted to
five inches. There were six days with
.01 or more precipitation. Thirteen
days were clear, nine partly cloudy,
and nine cloudy. Sleet was noted on
the 18th and snow flurries onethe 81.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
New Fire Alarm Box.

Chief Wade T. Webster Of the fire
department Saturday installed box IA
a new box, at the almshouse, and NOV
ed back box 13 about half mile to a
point near Charles NJ. HolbroOks resi-
dence, on West Main street. The chief
will give it a thorough test at an early
date.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
HUGHES AND RYALL
Held in $4,000 Each on Charge of Bur-
slary-WiIlie RyaII in Safety at the
Town Farm.

James Hughes and Thomas Ryall
waived examination in the town court
Saturday morning, when charged with
making breaks at Kennedy's coal yard
office, the Keystone grocery store Nc
Dermott's and Theatreaut's places.
Probable cause for holding them has
been found and they were each held
under $4,000 bonds to await trial at
the March term of the superior court.
As neither could furnish the amount
they were taken to Brooklyn and plac-
ed in the county Jail.
Willie Ryall, the boy who furnished
the police information leading to the
arrest of the two men, and who will be
the principal witness against them at
their trial, was taken to the town farm
near Dayville, where he will be kept
until he is wanted to tell his story to
the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
PERSONS rALkEp ABOUT.

One Of tho three memorial windows
unveiled the other day at Plymouth
church, Brooklyn. showed a group Of
four distinguished American women
Mrs. Harriet Beeched stowe, Mary
Lyon, Emma Willard and Catherine
Esther Observation-Disclosures as the four
great educators OF American woman
hood
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04

Mrs. Nora Stanton Batch de For
est, granddaughter Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Cady Stanton. is said 10 be equipping
a factory at Newark. n. j., for the
manufacture Of electric condenser5.
She is a graduate of the civil engineer
ing school of Cornell university. and
since her marriage has been studying
electricity
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
FUNE RAILS.
John o. Wilson.

The funeral of John D. Wilson was
held from his home in South Coventry
Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev.
f. B. Adams officiating. The services
werely largely attended by relatives
and friends The bearers were Henry
Bralnard A. E. Brainard. Carl Brain
ard, Henry Parker, Charles Kolb and
Mr.. Pike. Burial was in Nathan Hale
cemetery. Elmore 81 Shepard of this
city We're in charge
Deceased was judge Of probate for
the district Of Coventry twice, and was
prominently identified for many years
with the Methodist Episcopal church in
South Coventry
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
THREE STATIONS
Burgarized Early Saturday Morning
Jimmy Used to Pry Open Win
doWs.


The railroaA stations at Putnam,
Pomfret and Arlington were entered
by burglars during the early hours of
Saturday morning. The loss in each
case is trifiing. and the evidence in
dicates was money was the princi-
pal Objects of the breaks. At all of
the stations jimmy was used to force
open the windows. Very few, if any,
tickets were taken, although the tick
ct cases were pried open and the Of
fees generally ransacked. At Pom
fret the man took razor, shaving cup
and a few stamps. Nothing is missing,
so far as has been ascertained, at the
Putnam or Arlington stations. Rail-
road stations seem to have become the
special prey of burglars operating in
this section and during the past year
nearly every station in eastern Con-
necticut has been looted. Included in
the list of stations entered in that time
are North Grosyenordale. Grosvenor-
dale, West Thompson, Putnam, Pom
fret, Arlington, Chaplin, Danielson,
Central Village and Plainfield Day
vile is the only station between Put
nam and Jewett City that has escaped
attention.
Foresters Elect Officers.
Court City of Putnam, F. Of A,
has elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: Chief Ranger, VIII
liam G. Arthur; sub-chief ranger,
George Trudeau; treasurer. A. A. Bro
deum; financial secretary, Thomas P.
Ryan; recording secretary, w. Henry
Author; senior beadle, Theodore BOu-
lay; junior beadle, August Martin;
lecturer John Ferns; trustees for
three years, Mark Gallant.
Officers of T. A. 3. Society.
st. Aloysius T. A. B. society has
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, James Z Nc
Gam; vice president, Thomas W. Duff
fly; financial secretary, H. A. Benoit;
recording secretary, Arthur DIVERT;
treasurer. Joseph Egan; marshal, NJ.
Edward Duffy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
Audience Liked "The Gamblers"

1.-The Gamblers" was the attraction
at the Loomer Opera house Saturday
evening. and proved the best show of
its kind that has played in this city
in a long time. The piece was very
well received by an enthusiastic audi
eUce
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
Mrs Orinin Hall.

The funeral of Mrs. Origin Hall was
held Saturday afternoon from her home
in South Wilmington at 1 o'clock. Rev.
F. W. Darrow, pastor of the wilmington
Hill church, was the officiating clergy
man. The services were largely attend
ed, there being number present from
South Coventry and this city. The
bearers were w. c. Latimer. T. Wood
II. Washburn and A. Harmon. The
body was taken to South Coventry for
burial in Nathan Hale cemetery. Ell
more & Shepard of this city were in
charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04

Madame -Heink has OK
planned why she took out naturaliza-
ton papers. I'm Germany / never
earned more than $1,000 to SL750 per
annum," she says. THE German
press spoke Of me as a singer Of the
first order and a great artist. and
many honors were showered upon me
by the public: but at home I had half
a dozen half starved children. Indeed.
the spectre of want never left my
freside while I was working exclusive
" on the German operate stage. IN
the United States gave last year 100
concerts. each netting me $1,000"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
.assauanuaaauunuusssssusEsnnu

evening meeting in their rooms in
Mintz's block on Main street. Two ap-
plications were received and two can
didates were initiated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
No Alcohol or
Poisonous Drugs

presented their designations to Mayor
Reilly by whom they were appointed,
resigning on account OF non residence
in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
Willimantic, Danielson andPutnam

Windham, who has had several years
experience in high school teaching, has
been secured to substitute for Miss
Bates during her leave of absence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04

PILES CURED IN o TO II DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case OF Itching, Blind. Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in TO IA days
or money refunded. soc. ME-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
jEWET1 CITY.

Mass, viii occupy the pulpit in the
Congregational church next Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04

Fire Commissioners Resign.
Fire Commissioners Fred Roselius
and James A. Conlon of Meriden have
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
PUTNAM.
Burglars Loot Stations at Putnam,
Pomfret and Abington-Busy Sea-
son for the raternities-Funeral of
Vincent JoinvilIe.

H. S. Morse was in Boston Satur-
day, attending the Sportsmen's show.
C. E. johnson of Hamilton, Mass,
formerly superintendent. of the Nor
man Ream estate at Thompson, was
visitor in Putnam Saturday.
w. H. Taylor will go to Hartford to-
day to take up his duties as assist
ant superintendent at the state cap
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.
TO NEW YORK
N 0 R WITCH LINE

The water way the comfortable
way Of travelling.
Steamers City Of Lowell and Chester
w Chapin-safe, staunch vessels tha1
have every comfort and convenience for
tho traveller.
A delightful voyage on Long Island
Sound and a superb view OF the won
derful sky line and water front OF
New York
Steamer leaves New London at II
p. m. week days only: due Pier ~,
North River o'clock the next morning.
Fare Norwich to New York SITS
Write or telephone w. ]. PHILLIPS.
Agent, New London. Conn. ootId
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04

To the list Of sek-made men whose
business transactions embraced an
extraordinary variety of interest must
be added Solomon Andrews OF Car
diff, who died at the age of 20 leav-
ing a fortune Of s4,SS0O00. Unable to
read or write, he started business by
hawking pies and tarts that he had
baked himself. Before long he en-
parked In other enterprises and be-
8ame wealthy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
The Norwich ! New York PrupsAEcl
CHELSEA LINE.

CHELSEA LINE.
Freight and Passenger Service.
Superior Freight Service. No trans-
fcrrinE.
Freight received and forwarded %
All southern and Western points
Rates furnished on application.
Freight service direct 90 New York.
Special arrangements may be made
whereby freight by this line can be
delivered at Store Door IN New York
promptly upon ARRIVAL OF steamer. Low
est rates.
Special Passenger Service.
w Fare 500. Fare Sf.oo.
=, Fare from EOrwich. Montvilie ana
New London 70 New York. 800. state
rooms slOQ. all outside rooms. Meals
b5c IN served at regular time.
o. STEAMER CHELSEA leaves Norwich
tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays at 4.9o
P m. Returning Ieaves New York
mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays az
3 D. m. New Pier % East River. fooA
roosevelt St. New LONDON leaving tinas
Z p. m. application for stateroone
should be made IN advance. as the
number is limited.
Norwich q New York Propeller Co.
mar25d G. A WHITAKER. Agent
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-04
BROOKLYN BURGLAR CAUGHT

While Robhins the Frank Weaver
House-CIaims to Be Providence
Man.