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Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
SUPERIOR COURTS ARE TO MAKE CITIZENS.
Increase in Salaries of Court Officials

Among the judicial matters passed by the legislature this year are the fol- lowing of local interest:
 Allowing official stenographers of the superior court and the stenographer of the court of common pleas for New London county their actual travelling expenses.
 That the superior court, when in ses- sion at any authorized place within the counties of New London, Wind ham, Holland. Mijdlesex, Fairfield or Litchfield, shall admit aliens to be- come citizens of tEe United States, the proceedings to be in accordance with the laws of the United States. The clerks of such courts are authorized to retain such portion of the fees receiV- able for declarations of intention and for naturalization of aliens as are now payable to such clerks under the Unit ed States laws. Sections 4115, 4116 and 4117 of the general statutes are repealed.
 Providing for the appointment of a messenger of the superior court at Winsted and Norwich, the former at slary of S400 and the latter S1,000.
 Providing for the payment of sal aries to clerks and assistant clerks of the superior court as follows: Hartford county $7000; New Haven, $14,000, of which $3000 shall be paid to each of the assistant clerks of the court at New Haven and $3,500 to the assistant clerk at Waterbury; Fairfield county, S9,O0O; New London, $6,0OO, of which s2.500 shall be paid to the assistant clerk; Windham, s3,000; Litchfield. S3,- 000; MiddleseX, sS,000; Holland, $2,000 The foregoing salaries shall be in full for all services required by law of clerks of the supreme court of errors and of the superior court, and all fees payable by statute to said clerks shall belong to the state and shall be collect ed by them for it's use.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

A number of new cases have been filed with the clerk of the superior court for trial at the September term of the superior court.
 W. R. Borders of Sparta, H., takes an appeal from the finding of the com missioners of the estate of Paul Mac Cormack, who was killed in an auto accident in Lebanon. They disallowed the claim of the plaintiff for note of $3,500 given Dec. IA, 1904, and from that finding the appeal is taken.
 The New Haven road asks for an injunction against the city of New London restraining them from dig ging or excavating in Maple avenue, New London, near their tracks or do- ing any other work there which will make their tracks unsafe. tempo rary injunction was granted by Judge Waller of the common pleas court during vacation until the superior court comes in in September. Dam ages of $5,000 are asked.
 A divorce is sought by Hattie B. King RockholE of New London from John Rockholz on the grounds of in- tolerable cruelty. They were married Oct 25. 1893, and she asks for the GUS tody of three minor children, the oldest being Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

he will sit quietly in his automobile for half an hour while with narrowing ranks the posts march by.
 Baton Rouge won over Dallas today in the struggle for additional time on the presidents trip.
 With the exception of the Baton Rouge incident and the Grand Army decision. presidential news foated pretty thin over the summer capital today, and tomorrow points to a con- tinuation of the placid conditions. On Thursday, however. business cares will be resumed with the arrival of Secre- tary MacNeagh and Senator Aldrich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
EARNEST HEADINGS BROKE
 PRESIDENTS FIRM RESOLUTION
Consents to Review Essex County
 Grand Army Men in, Parade.

Beverly, Mass, Aug. 24.-The digni- fled but earnest pleadings of several sturdy old veterans of the Civil war broke down today the firm resolution of President Taft not to participate in any public function during his vacation and 2,500 Grand Army men in Essex county were thrilled tonight with the news that the president would review them as they marched through the streets of Beverly on Sept. II. It will be the only time that the public here wifi have a chance of seeing the presi- dent at a standstin All Beverly and a greater part of Essex county have had heeting glimpses of the distin- guished visitor as he motored swiftly along the smooth roads or stepped from the automobile and entered church, but at the fall muster of the Grand Army posts of Essex county the president will ride up from his house to the en- trance of one of the side streets. where
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Supreme Court E. of A.

Toledo. O., August 2f.-Interest in today's session of the supreme court of Foresters of America, centered largely in the. lively campaign of the three candidates for supreme chief ranger. They are: c. Benden of Cali foria; J. $. ,Cosgrove, Connecticut, and Fl. w. Mace.i + M McMurtry New York, and EM.. Donnelly of New Jer- sey are in a race for supreme secre- tary. The election will be held tomor- row. The business of the session to- day was chiefly routine.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Sun. Moor nnd Tfdes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

2ooo yards Dress Linen, pretty pat terms and designs. double fold, 32 inches wide, at 81-2 cents. Regular from 12 1-2c to 19c.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

We guarantee our sales to save all purchasers from 40 to 50 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Propertv chanoes Hands.

J. B. Mershon has sold the large vacant lot south of his residence in Mckinley avenue to Mir. and Mrs. Emil Fox of this city
 Frank w. Browning has conveyed to the Thames Loan and Trust company the property of the w. H. Page Boiler company in Mckinley avenue and Chestnut streets which he purchased last spring and on which a new fac tory has been erected.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

Forecast for New England: Fair Wednesday and Thursday; moderate southwest and west winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Wednesday fair to partly overcast weather will prevail, with slowly rising temperatures and light to fresh southerly winds, followed by local rains in this section, and on Thursday partly cloudy to overcast weather with local rains and slightly lower temperatures.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m. ........,.......... 6S So.zO lZ m. ........s.. ... ....s'''' % oV.1U J D. III. .........-.. ..'.ss''s IT ov'-V Highest SS, lowest 59.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Tuesday: Fair; light west winds.
 Tuesday s, weather: Fair, rising tenn perature, west winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Gift to G. p. Peckham.

The junior department of the Y. NJ. c. A. has purchased and presented to the former physical director, George P. Peckham, pair of U. s. signal ser vice day and night binoculars.f Mr. Peckham was considerably interested in astronomy and these will be of much practical value in that branch of study, study, while serving to remind him of the esteem in which he was held by the association juniors. MT. Peckham is now at his home in Newport, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
stsphen Parker Injured.

Stephen Parker of Oakdale is con- fined to his home at present suffering from the effects of bad fall incurred while he was at work building barn for Peter LaFlem. At the frame rais- ing Mir. Parker fell from the staging, spraining his ankle and incurring a number of severe bruises. Tuesday morning he was reported to be quite ill and suffering much pain.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
DR. AND MRS. CASSIDY
 RETURN FROM EUROPE.
Both Received Much Benefit from
 Health Standpoint.

Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Cassidy, who have been absent from the city on a European trip since the 2Sth of May, returned here Tuesday evening on the S45 train from New York. They were accompanied by their son Charles, who had gone down to New York to meet them upon the arrival of their steam CT there Monday morning. They re- turned by the steamer California.
 Both the doctor and his wife experi- enced much benefit from the trip from health standpoint besides having a very enjoyable time sightseeing. While they were away considerable time was first spent in Ireland, where they vis- ited the doctors birthplace, Ana laughyn, County Tyrone, where, how ever, there are only distant relatives living now. Later they visited places of interest through England, Scotland and Belgium.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

At the suggestion of Miss Annie Morgan, daughter of J. P. Morgan, members of the National Civic Fedora tion of Women's Clubs residing in Washington are planning the estab- lishment of clubhouse for working women in that city. The estimated cost is $500, ,0O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
TAFTVlLLE
Philip 5eIisle Cuts Long Cash in Foot Personal Mention About the Vil- lage.

Philip Belisle, the young son of Hec- tor Belisle, of Hunters avenue cut his foot open from toe to heel on a piece of broken glass Tuesday. The boy was walking barefooted near the St. Louis hall when he stepped on the glass, which made a deep, long cut which caused the blood to pour out of the foot. A doctor sewed up the wound and dressed it. The boy will not be able to bear his weight on the foot for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
FUNERALS.
Frank E. MurphY. Jr.

The remains of Frank F. Murphy, Jr., arrived here from Winchester, Mass, at 440 o'clock Tuesday after noon, and were taken in charge by Funeral Director Hourigan, burial be- ing in St. Mary's cemetery. Services were held at Winchester Tuesday morning. The body was accompanied by relatives, and there were handsome floral forms
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Jackson and Kaufman Matched to
 FiQht Sent g.

San Francisco, August 25-Jack Johnson, the negro heavyweight fight CT, and Al Kaufmann of San Francisco were matched tonight to fight ten rounds at Coffroth's arena in this city Sept. 9.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
captain rarhox Returns.

Capt. William G. Tarbox has return ed from a sailing trip around Point Judith into Narragansett bay. He states that he had a very pleasant trip and brought back the boat which was reported missing and all that was in 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
uncIaimed Letters.

There are unclaimed letters in the Taftville postofice addressed to the following persons: Mde. Olivier Allard, Mrs. Dolphis Bousquet, MT. c. Cure. Signor Paycuole Coppello, MT. Joseph E. Lavigne, and Miss Mabel Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Deposed Shah to Live at odessa.

St Petersburg, August 24.-The for eign office has leased the Dalstein villa at Odessa as a residence for the de- posed Shah of Persia. The villa is situated picturesquely on the cliffs fronting the sea at the outskirts of the city and affords the seclusion de- sired by the ex-ruler.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

While repairs were being made in the pipe line. the water at the fountain was turned off on Tuesday, disappoint- ing a number who arrived to enjoy the refreshingly cool liquid.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

MT. and Mrs. George Carlisle have returned to their home in Whining ton, Del. after being the guests of MT. and Mrs. Addison Avery of Hamilton avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mir. and Mrs. Joseph A. Shaw and their sons Edward and William have returned to their home in Brooklyn, N. Y.. after spending two weeks with MT. Shaw's mother of Twelfth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mrs. Charlesw Gerstl, who has for some time resided in Hartford has re- gently returned to make her home here avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Would Lose His Job.

MT. Bryan resents the idea of new democratic party on the theory doubt less, that new party might desire new candidate for president.-Kansas City Star
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Miss Lillian Austin has returned from a F days visit with friends in Hamburg and left Tuesday for short visit with friends at Clarks corner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mrs. Stanton Brown and her daugh- ter, Mrs. Fred Miller, and Miss The odora Brown and their guest, Miss Adelaide Brown, spent Tuesday at Ocean Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Left for Canadian SchooI

The Misses Edna, Beatrice, Yvonne and Mary, Angel sBergeron started on Tuesday for St. Turgee, Canada, where they will attend school this fall
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

T. J. Sullivan and Joseph Pavran were in Bozrah on Sunday. calling on Dr. Johnson.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

MT. and Mrs. Herbert l.. Warrington of Washington street leave today Wednesday, for visit with MT. and Mrs. Stephen Warrington of Clinton, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
NORWICH TOWN
Personal Mention-LocaI People at the
 Shore Resorts.

Mrs. Bessie Beckwith of East Town street is at Pleasure Beach for week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Miss Jessie Seagrave of Toledo, O., who has been visiting relatives in town left on Tuesday for a short visit in Oakbridge Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mrs. William P. Greene and her guest from Springfield have returned from Crescent Beach where they were guests at the Gate cottage.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Lovelsnd have returned to Providence after visiting with Mir. and Mrs. Stiles Chapman at Sachem Park.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Fred Stone has returned from Fish CTS Island, where he spent weeks vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The clerks at Potter's store enjoyed fishing trip to Gales Ferry on Sun day but got only one fish for their all day outing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mrs. Philip B. Whaley and children have returned to their home on Town street after spending week at Pleas ure Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The three year old son and heir of the Czar Nicholas is insured for $2,- 500.0e0, and is said to pay the highest premium in the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

MT and Mrs. Antonio Lamarine ol Norwich avenue were visitors in Pres. ton City Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mrs. William Coe and daughter Jen- nie of South B street went to Bidde- ford, Me, Tuesday on vacation trip. Mrs. Coe will be away about week and Jennie will probably stay in Bidde- ford for a month
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Miss Enid Northrop anad Miss Flor ence Northrop and Miss Elizabeth Northrop are spending a week at Pleasant View.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mrs. Crabb of Gardner Lake and her grandson, Edwin Mitchell. are spending a few days with Mrs. Frank Avery of West Town street
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Personal Mention About Town.

Mrs. J. R. Very and daughter Mar jorie of Twenfth street are guests of friends at Old Lyme.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The Bulletin should be delivered everywhere in the city before a. m.
 Subscribers who fail to receive 1t by that time will confer favor by re- porting the fact to The Bulletin co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
BORN.

sEfI,EW-In Washington, D. C.. Aug 21, 1909, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Sellew. HINMAN-In Willimantic, Aug. 23, a daughter to Attorney and Mrs. George E. Hinman.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Hugh Mclaughlin of New York is the guest of his cousin, Philip Hen
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Miss Alice Newman of New York is the guest of her sister Mrs. Della Clifford of New London turnpike.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

James Connor and Joseph Longwortl of Syracuse, N. Y, are visiting friend in Taftville this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mir. and Mrs. William Smith have removed from cottage on Tannar av- enue to No. g Elm street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Otto Henry Racher. whose ds'sth cc- cured at his home in Lawrence Park Bronxville, N. r., was one of the prin- cipal American etchers-in other lines of art he was not remarkable. He was in his 54th year, having been born In Cleveland March 31, 1856.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Mrs. Patrick Kennedu-

On Tuesday morning the funeral of Mrs. Patrick Kennedy was held from the home of her daughter. Mrs. Eliza beth C. Brown of No. 460 Main street, and at St. Mary's church a. requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. J. J.. Smith. Several solos were sung. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, including a number from Brooklyn and New London. There were beautiful floral forms. The bear CTS were Christopher J. Collins, Rob ert J. Barry. John Gately of New London, James V. Collins and Russell Burdick of Brooklyn, N. T., and James Kennedy. Funeral Director Hourigan sent the remains to New London in a funeral car of the Connecticut company and burial was in the family lot in that citY
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Miss Adelaide Brown of Berlin, Conn, is the guest of her cousin, The odore Brown of Wightman avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mrs. William Kendall and daughter Jennie have returned to their home on Norwich avenue after two weeks visit in New Bedford and Southbridge Mass. where they were the guests oi relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
PersonaI Mention.

Henry Fontaine has accepted a posi- tion as teamster for Nathan Bushnell
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Mrs. Ada M. Eaton of Twelfth street has gone to spend q few weeks with her brother in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Leon Savage left Taftville on Tues day for Providence. R. l., where he will be employed in the machine shop of Brown Ss Sharp.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

The Misses Anna and Mary Wiley of New Bedford, formerly of Taftville. were in town Tuesday visiting friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

MT. and Mrs. J. B. Reardon of Willi- mantle are the guests of Mrs. J. A L'Heureux on South B street this week
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

Ferdinand Broder has accepted the position in Sharkeys grocery store re- gently filled by Peter Bombardior. who had resigned his position to work in the spinning room of the Ponemah mill.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25

MT. and Mrs. Jervis and children have returned from Fishers Island. where they have been spending vaca- tion of three weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
EAST SIDE ITEMS.
Fishing Party Had Poor Luek-Per-
 sonsl Notes.

MT. and Mrs. Sherwood B. Potter are expected home this week from their wedding tour.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
GREEN EVILLE

Six hours after high water it is low tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
Daniel Connor.

Monday morning the funeral of Dan iel Connor was held from his home. No. IA Sherman street. and at St. Patrick S church services were conducted. Rela- tives and friends were in attendance and there were handsome forms of flowers. The bearers were William McCahey, Timothy Ryan, Daniel Cal lanan and George Connor. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Shea & Burke had charge of the arrangements.
 His death occurred at the Backus hospital on Saturday, where he had been for nine days. He was born in Ireland, the son of MT. and Mrs. John Connor, but passed most of his AT years in Norwich He was employed at the Falls mills and also worked at Willimantic. He married Bridget Da- ley, by whom he is survived, with a nephew, Charles Tatro
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
DIED.

plED. MONROE-In this city, Aug. g, sud. denly Augusta E. Cooper, wife oi Addison R. Monroe, aged 66 years and months
 Funeral services will be held at her E late residence, No. 502 Main street Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. RAV-In Jewett City. Conn. Aug. 23 1909. Mrs. Martha Ray, widow Of James l.. Ray. aged S5 years. Funeral services at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Burial in Pachaug cemetery. PALMER-In Lisbon. Aug. 23. Ira D. Palmer. aged S3 years, months. Funeral from his late home in Lisbon Wednesday,, Aug. 25. at o'clock Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
 CARD OF THANKS. We hereby desire to express our ap- preciation and thanks for the many acts of kindness of our friends and neighb0rs during the Illness and death of our mother, and also for the many flowers.
 MRS. MARY A. BURDICK.
 MRS. ELIZABETH BROWN
 MISS NELLIE KENNEDY.
 MRS. THOMAS KENEALY
 MRS. EDGAR R. MAYNARD aug25d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-25
MARRIED.

zALlNGER-HEiMAN-In this city Aug. A, 1909, by Rev. M. Stamm Benjamin Zalinger and Miss Helen Heiman, both of this city.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-08-07
ASSAUL TED
At HER HONE

Residents ll1ng the Cecil Chester
Lancaster border have been wrought
up since the middlc OF last week over
an outrageous assault made upon Lulu
Brown, the u year old daughter OF
Ellis Brown OF kirk's Mills, Little
Britain township. on July %. Search
ing parties. mounted and on foot, have
secured the country. near and lar, Tor
the girls assaiant. whom she recog-
nized as tramp. who asked work
from her father some time ago. and
found il with another farmer. He is
described as oi medium height, light
complexion with sandy mustachc and
wore a blue shirt. He goes by the
name OF Bill Morris He found the
girl alone, and she thoughtlesslv told
him her parents were absent. He i'm
mcdatcly assaulted her and fled A
neighbor saw him leaving the Brown
lane about 10 a m. but since then no
trace Of him has been found. The
Lancaster county authorities have Of
fercd reward oi 5000 and residents,
it is said. $3.50. for the brute's capture
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-08-07
Woodmen Weld Knives
And Forks

The local Chapter OF the Modern
Noodmcn of America gave its second
annual Betterton excursion and ban
quet ON Monday last The good ship
"Jeannette" bore merry party OF
about so hearty and hungry men to
the Betterton House, where soft crabs,
fresh fish. fried chicken, etc, etc. dis
appeared before the attacking party
like dew before the morning sun-only
faster. After the cigars were lighted
and few brief speeches had ben pull
ed oil. the irrepressible crabs led the
party back To the boat for the home
ward sail We are glad to note that
the return voyage was made without
miShap. despite sou-rendine music
and few hoary anecdotes that came
near being the death OF the narrator
We iorbear To publish the names OF
the participants. Most oi them we're
too young to know any better. and
the doctors hope tn have them around
gain shortly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-08-07
3. q NJ. Insurance Company

t The saith auuua meeting oi the mem
Dcrs "i the Farmers x Mechanics
Mutual insurance Association of Cecil
County. was held at Zion On Saturday
The election oi officers resulted n
the reelection OF the old Board oi Di-
rector>-N ! Michcncr. ] t Wilson,
". 7. Patteu. G. W Shippers, I. =.
Miller. {. X Bilcs and X I Cameron.
\ hlichcncr was chosen President
and f. -. Carhart was reelected Sec
rctary and Treasurer The Directors
repor, represented the Association to
be in hourishing condition. having
policies in force to the amount OF
A.6s2Sl2. distributed among 2.2r4
members. all in Cecil county The
losses during the year amount to 81, Io7.
caused bv 81 different fires and dam
ages by lightning
The TrcaSurcr'S report showed re
ccipts oi over $1,000 from all sources
and disbursements al over 81. 500. and
losses NOT due and unpaid S2,oso.
The management is conservative
and the comparativcly small number
n losses is due in ne small Mariner to
the care exercised in writing risks
aud Sccirc that proper care to avoid
tirc, IS taken los the members.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-08-07
MET DEATH
ON THE RAILS

Tile body of an unknown white man,
about IS years old, was found on the
p. b. & W. X. X. tracks. above Perry
vile, about : a. m, on Thursday The
man wore cap, and another was
found some distance from where the
body Law. II u thought that the man
was killed while attempting TO board,
or fell, or may have been pushed off
freight, The body was fairly well
dressed and did not appear to be that
OF confirmed wanderer. 10 cents was
found in pocket. Coroner Frazer
was notified and had the corpse brought
here to Vinsinger & Pippiu's receiving
room. II not identified or claimed,
the body will be inferred in the county
burial ground.