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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-06
NEW LANDS FOR TAXATION.

= Two land districts have made their
reports to the state auditor, show
ing the amount of new land which
will come under taxation this year
by final proof. 1.-THE other districts
of the state make as good showing
the indications are that fully Loco, 900
acres will be added to the taxable
area Of real estate in the state since
last year.
The districts which have reported
are Chamberlain and Lennon.
Chamberlain reports 1868 new quar-
ter sections, Of which the largest
number are in Lyman county. with
lI.l26. Stanley has TAI. Brnle II. Buff
tfnlo q, md 81 hAve come uueisr t&x-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-06
NOTICE TO CLEAN UP.

Pierre, s. D., May 5, 1909.
All property owners and others who
are responsible for or permit rubbish
tin cans, decayed vegetable matter,
manure or other filth to remain on
the premises they occupy or rent,
after three days from date will be
proceeded against under City Ordin-
ance NJ. 20. This order is imperative.
BY order,
Health Committee,
City Council.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-06

The Brookings Register thinks
there must have been more Christians
in Asia Minor than anybody had
thought, or the supply would have
run out. the way the newspapers have
been killing them off in their reports
from the near east.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-06

The announcement that Mr.. Well
man 10 preparing to start for the pole
again reminds US that spring is here
once more. Autumn will be as surely
indicated by the announcement that
Mr.. Wellman didn't start. Argus
Leader.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-06

alton in the Crow Creek reservation
through transfers of inherited lands.
The Lennon district reports Lac
new quarter sections for taxation, of
which / ,Osl are in Perkins county and
81 in Harding county. The Pierre
and Rapid City districts will make
good showings, and the A berdeen and
Gregory districts will make lighter
shoWinpS
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-06
ERE LOSS AT ABERDEEN.

Yesterday morning fire totally de-
stroyed the elevator, barns and i'm
plement warehouse of the Freeman
Balm company, with a loss Of $780,
900, and for time the gale of wind
blowing from the north threatened to
sweep the flames into the residence
part Of the city east of Lincoln street.
The spread of the fire was stopped
by the Great Northern passenger de-
pot and freight warehouse.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-06

Blunt Advocate: S. G.. Dewell was
over from Pierre Friday and Satur-
day on insurance business E. c..
Warren of Warren-Coppage Co., of
Pierre, was in town Tuesday confer
ring with Thompson Hardware Co.,
about the installing of several heat
ing plants in houses here.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
THREE MEN GAVE
 POLICE HARD FIGHT.
Much Excitement About Franklin Square During Late Tuesday After noon,

The police ha dall they wanted to handle on Tuesday afternoon about 5.25 o'clock, when the arrest of three men was attempted. They were stran- gers here, and being suspicious char aeters they were to be taken to police station for an examination, and if they could give no excuse for their being here and hanging about the streets be ordered out Of town.
 With Policeman Henderson was Supernumerary Blindetman. The for mer's man, fellow standing six feet, big and brawny, started and ran, go- ing up Franklin street. Someone trip ped him and his face and the side walk had a warm meeting, resulting in badly lacerated cheekbone. He was then abusive, and gave the officer much trouble, although he had as- sistance, and it was necessary to use club. He was gotten ti the police headquarters after much trouble He was much offended because a colored man assisted in his arrest.
 Superintendent Blinderman had a fellow larger than himself and a fight CT of the high quality. He resisted go- ing and planke da couple on the su- per'si cheek. Help was called for, but no one responded from the big crowd and some even told others not to help the policemen. Judge Ayling. how
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
OBITUARY.
Benjamin E. Lewis.

Benjamin F. Lewis, 94 years old on December 18th last passed away at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of his son. Benpamin r, Lewis, Jr., of No. 69 Cliff street, with whom he had resided for the past thirteen years. For about a year he had been gradually falling, and had been confined to his bed for the past three weeks. Previ- ous to this time. however he had been remarkably hale and hearty besuirS out the promise of longevity by inhcr- itance from his father, Henry Lewis, who died at the age of 97 years and 6 months, and of his mother, Polly Chesebro. who lived to be over 80. Both belonged to families which had been associated from the earliest times with the history of Stonington, which was the birthplace of the de- ceased. His father was a veteran of the war of 1872.
 Except for a few years in Ledyard and the last thirteen in this city, MT. Lewis had passed all his life in Ston- ington; where he was in the boat and shoe business and an active figure fin town affairs. He was a captain in the Eighth regiment of the state militia, holding a commission dated in 1e40 from Governor William w. Ellsworth. In the days of the forty-niners he made many boots for those about to set out TOT CalltOrn1a, among these De- ing William Williams, who went out in 1852.
 Because of poor health in 1865, he removed to Ledyard, buying the Cur don Bill farm which is now the Led yard Congregational church parson- age. MT. Lewis represented the town of Ledyard in the legislature in 1865 and again in 1877 was a Representative to the legislature, this time from the town of Stonington, to which he had returned after selling the Ledyard farm back to the Bill family. As a business man and a neighbor, MT. Lewis. was an upright and estimable citizen in every way, and highly re- gardedSby all who knew him.
 He was at one time an Odd Fellow and then became Mason having been raised in Charity lodge in Ston- ington in 1855. He was twice married. both h1s wives having passed away. He leaves five children Mrs. Jane Lewis Morgan of Ledyard John w Lewis of Saginaw, Mich. Benjamin F. Lewis, Jr.. of this city; George W. Lewis Of San Diego. Cal, and Henry E. Lewis of Ithaca, Mich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
25oth ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
 of the Founding of Norwich. July 5th and 6th
ASHLAND COTTON co.
 HELD ANNUAL MEETING.
Directors and Officers Elected-A. H.. Brewer Is President, Grosvenor Ely Treasurer, Agent and General Man ager.

At the annual meeting of the Ash land Cotton company, held at the banking rooms of the Thames National bank, in this city, Tuesday, the follow ing directors were unanimously elect ed: James O. Sweet, Arthur H. Brewer, John A. Owen. Grosvenor Ely, Oliver L. Johnson, John Eccles, Willis A. Briscoe.
 The board. organized by the election of Arthur III. Brewer, president; John as treasurer, agent and general man ager.
 The new directors are Oliver L.. Johnson, Jr.. John Eccles and willis A. Briscoe, who have a practical and ex- perienced knowledge of the business.
 James O.. Sweet retires from the treasurership at his own request, after a faithful and efficient service covering more than generation.
 James O. Sweet, treasurer, agent and general manager, who terdered his resignation to the board of directors. had been connected with the Ashland Cotton company since is establishment in 1883. In 1876 he was made agent and general manager and in 1881 he was elected treasurer. Mir. Sweets long term of office in these responsible positions has been marked by unquali- ficC success. His able, clear-cut busi- ness capaeity has always been to the fore and his best energies have been put forth in the company's interest. MT. Sweet resigns on account of his health. His resignation. rendered one year ago, was not accepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09


 ever. started in to give hand and got one finger bitten. while there were seven who finally tried to subdue the fighter and kicker. He was, after much trouble, gotten into an express wagon where they had trouble in keeping him and placed in the cooler.
 The third member took off his coat and started in to fight the police when his pals were taken. He skipped later but Policeman Morgan found him in saloon, getting him by, clever ruse and although he started to show fight he went along with Policemen Morgan and Smith.
 All three of the men are strangers and it is thoughtethat they are crooks and certainly would have given one man the fight of his life, as one of them kept seven busy for several min utes. The second fellow was ter rife kicker as Policeman Morgan can testify.
 The last fellow taken gave his name as Maurice B. Kelley of Fitchburg, aged 29, but the other two would not give their names.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09

come to Norwich and participate in the celebration was accepted, so that both companies of the Foot Guards will be present.
 The Hartford Foot Guard has, com pleted practically every detail of it's trip to New London and Norwich over July .3-5, and the plans were reviewed at the meeting Monday levening. The command will leave Haftford by spe- cial train the afternoon of Saturday, July 3, and will go to New London. where quarters are engaged in the Crocker and the Mohican houses. Sun day they will visit Fort Wright, be re- ceived by the regulars there, and then will go out for a boating trip to Mystic Island. This is privately owned. but unless there Is a change in plans the Foot Guard will be given the courtesy of the island and will enjoy a genuine old-fashioned clainbake. The real work of the trip will come Monday, when the command will adjourn to ton. They will escort the governor and will have the right of line in the parade, not excepting the regular troops that will escort President Taft. The Arcanlm club of Norwich has ex- tended to the Foot Guard the hospi- tality of it's clubhouse for the day, and it will be used as quarters both for uniform changes and for a luncheon. The return to Hartford will be late Monday evening or early on Tuesday morning.
 New London c. A. R. Coming.
 Vine s. Stetson of Norwich, com mander of Sedgwick post, c. A. R.. and John Bowen went to New London on Tuesday to extend an invitation to Department Commander George Haven and other members of Perkins post of that city to partfcipats in the great parade of July ,5, to be a. feature of the 250th anniversary celebration. The New London members of the G. A. R. accepted the invitation.
 New London will be well represent ed In the parade. The coast artillery will be represented, the tribe of Red Men, the c. A. R. and other societies.
 Alderman Bent Coming.
 The following acceptance has been received from Alderman F. P. Bent of New York:
 Hon. Wm. H. Shields, Norwich. Conn.
 My Dear Sir-Your kind invitation as chairman of the invitation commit tee to visit Norwich on the occasion of the 250th anniversary duly received.
 I have read with much interest of the elaborate arrangements for cele- brating this important event and be- ing very much interested in my native city am glad to note the energy and patriotism displayed.
 Your committee is to be congratulate ed on the artistic design of the invita- ton. shall ever prize it and haze it framed as beautiful memento of the occasion.
 The first inscription. Norwich well comes home her children" brings to my mind the words of the poet. Scott; @Breathes there a man with soul sd
 dead
 Who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land!"
 It has always been pleasure to me when travelling in other parts of our great country, when asked from whence I came, to proudly reply from Norwich. ''1'he Rose of New England"
 It is my intention at this writing to be with you at that time and partici- pate in the festivities of the occasion
 Thanking your committee for the very cordial invitation, and with best wishes, I remain,
 Faithfully yours,
 FRANCIS P. BENT.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
FUN ERALS.
Colonel oeorae colt RipIey

At o'clock Tuesday afternoon the burial of Colonel George Colt Ripley took place in the family lot in the City cemetery. Rev. Edward s. Worcester read a passage of scripture at tho grave, and prayer was offered by Rev. Asher Wilcox The honorary bearers were General w. A. Aiken, William c. Gilman, Jonathan Trumhull, Charles A. Collins, Frederic A Sayles and William CarIlthers. Colonel Ripley died at Minneapolis last January, be- ing a descendant from one of Nor wich's honored families. He had spent many years in Minneapolis
 Mrs. Ripley and daughter, Mrs. How ard F. Atterbury, arrived here Monday evening for the service, stopping at the home of his sisters. Besides them from out of town were Charles A. Col lin and Miss Grace Lathrop Collin of New York, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph R. Moves and Robert Atterbury. Henry Allen & Son had charge of the ar rangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
SURE ECATARRHCURE
Brings the Forests of Pine and Eu-
 caIyptus to Your Home.

Germs cannot live when Hyomei (pronounced High-o-me) is used. You just breathe in this soothing yet most powerful antiseptic air and relief is immediate. It is exactly the same air as you would breathe in tie forests Of pine and eucalyptus of Australia where catarrh or consumption was never known to exist
 If you have catarrh ard are con- stantly embarrassed because you must hawk, spit and snufTle. surely you will give Hyomei the attention it deserves. when The Lee & Osgood Go. will guar antee this pleasant remedy to cure all this distress and humiliation. or will return your money.
 Hyomei kills catarrh germs, it re- lieves the soreness and distress in five minutes. It stops hawking and snuff ing and makes you feel like a new man in g week. It is the surest and most satisfactory catarrh treatment known and gives comfort and relief to con- sumptives.
 complete outfit. including inhaler. costs but s1.00 and extra bottles, if afterward needed. cost but soc. few minutes time each day is all you need to quickly cure the most chronic case. Hyomei is sold by leading druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
NORWICH TOWN

The funeral of Peter DonneIly was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Kivlin of Sturtevant street, Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. At St Pat rick's church at g o'clock a requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. William A. Gildea. The bearers were John Skelley, Michael Shahan, Albert Thorpe and Thomas Connell. members |of the Foresters. Burial was in St. Marys cemetery in the family lot. The choice flowers included a pillow from the Foresters one from the employees of the Shetucket Valley mill, casket bouquets of carnations and ferns. a cross, and a wreath from members of the family.
 Mir. Donnelly's trade was that of a moulder. His death resulted from Bright's disease. He is survived by his mother, brother and sister
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09

George Whaley- of Town street is in the Backus hospital for treatment
 Mrs. Julia Bates has been confined to the house a week by illness and under the doctors care.
 Rev. A. B. Coats of Hartford spent Monday at the home of Mrs. Thurston B. Barber of Plain Hill.
 Mrs. Genevieve Johnson of Jewett City was the guest recently. of friends on Otrobando road.
 Mrs. Mary Webb of East Town street left home on Tuesday for lengthy visit with relatives in Webster, Mass.
 Mrs. Martha M. Richmond of Plain field spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Julia Bates of Otro- bando avenue.
 Mrs. Eben Learneds maid. Mary Manning, fell from the trolley car on Sunday evening and injured her shoul- der. She was taken to the Sheltering Arms on Monday.
 Mrs. Alex Kilroy and her daughter, Miss Sadie ISlro~ of Huntington ave- nue, and Mrs. Charles Smith of Un- ion street are spending two weeks in New York with their sister, Mrs. Ed ward Elliott.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
LONG SESSION OF
 THE CITY COURT.
Lasted Until 5.so O'Clock Owing to the Hearing of the Cohen Case With the Charge of Perjury.

 There was a long day spent by the city court officials on Tuesday. the court not adjourning until 5.30 o'clock. The long time was taken up with the trial of the case against Michael Cohen. charged with perjury in this city dur ing divorce trial, and the question revolved about where he was during 1903 and 1904.
 His wife with several other witnesses from New York appeared against him and testified that he was in New York when he claimed he was in Colches- ter. There were many witnesses from Colchester and the sons of Mir. and Mrs. Cohen, who say he was in Col chester in 1903. The testimony was concluded at 4.45S o'clock, after which the arguments were heard and Judge Brown reserved his decision until Fri day morning.
 George Raymond, aged 70, who was brought here from New London, where he had been arrested for the local po- lice, had his case continued until this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
TAKING DOWN THE
 CHELSEA BANK BUILDING.
Contractor Removing the One Story
 Remains of the Structure.

For the past two days the work of tearing down the one story remains of the Chelsea bank building, which is now owned by the Thames National bank, has been under way. The stone work over and about the doorway to the bank has been taken down care fully and can be used again wherever wanted. The work necessarily pro- gresses slowly.
 An official of the Thames National bank stated that as yet there had been no plans decided upon for the new building which will be erected by the bank They are trying to find out what kind of a building they can have and what they want
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09

M. Oconnor. in charge of the. Fourth grade. both of Meriden, have resigned. the latter to teach next year in her home town.
 Miss Mary F. BidTell. teaching the Third grade, will teach in the Central district in the city next year.
 Miss Florence w. Woodcock of New Haven has resigned after teaching the Thlrd grade the past year.
 Mrs. Nellie J. Phelps will teach in Massachusetts the coming year. She taught the Second grade.
 Mrs. Elizabeth B. Davis of this city, who has been teaching the Seventh grade. will give un teaching
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
RETURNED FOR PAY,
 ARRESTED FOR SEDUCTION.
Peter 5osdan of Norwich Town, Who Had Been Away to New Jersey, Se- cured by Constable Kinney.

After having been wanted for sev- eral weeks, Peter Bogdan was arrested by Constable David Kinney at the Bean Hill mill on Tuesday and is locked up at the police station charged with seduction, Greeneyille girl be- ing his accuser.
 He ran away when he feared trouble, but having some pay coming to him at the mill where he had-worked he re- turned and the alertness of Constable Kinney prevented his getting away this time. He has been in New Jersey. He is 2a years of age.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
ADVERSE REPORT ON BIENNIAL LICENSE VOTE One Pertaining to Norwich Killed but Same End May Result in Another Dill
(specIal to The Rulletin.l

Hartford, June S.-The joint com mittee on excise reported adversely in the house today on the bill providing for taking a license vote in Norwich once in two years only, and the house rejected the bill. Judge Marsden. the house chairman of the committee, however, stated to the house that there were several propositions of similar character covering different towns over the state, and that the commit tee had punched these all in one bill which would be reported later, so that eventually Norwich will get it's de- sires in that direction.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
A NATIVE OF NORWICH.

Rev. Samuel Kirkland. for whom the town of Kirkland, N. T., was nam born in TAI; his father, Rev. Daniel Kirkland, was pastor of church here. Miles Standish was one of his ances- tors.
 In 1779 he was brigade chaplain with General Sullivan in his campaign on the Susquehanna. He was the founder of the academy which grew into Kirkland college. one of his sons. John Thorton Kirkland, was en- inent as president of Harvard college.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
FIFTH COMPANY WILL
 PARTICIPATE IN TABLEAUx.
Drill Followed by Meeting, at Which Several Matters Were Discussed.

On Tuesday evening at the armory there was drill of the Fifth company after which at a company meeting the invitation to participate in the histor- icaI tableaux during the celebration was accepted. It is expected that the was one re-enlistment during the evening and discussion regarding the coming tour of duty at the island forts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
OBITUARY.
Jared c. verqason.

Jared c. vergason died in Buffalo, N. Y, June 6, In the Fist year of his age. He was the son of Isaac and Ma ria Vergason. He is survived by two brothers, Charles T. and Lewis L. Vergason of Norwich Town. Mir Yer gason lived in Norwich about twenty years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
cItx Union at Johnson Homo.

City union of The Kings Daugh- ters met at the Johnson home on Tuesday afternoon. It was a very full and pleasant meeting. Mrs. Tender son gave much pleasure to all in her panied by Miss Caroline H. Thompson. Ice cream and cake found a ready sale
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
Awarded ss eoIa Pisee.

At the Noah Webster club Saturday evening a $5 gold piece was awarded Michael Murphy of Otrobando road. Dr. Mara drew the winning number from the box for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
TAFTvILLE
Teachers in Wequonnoo School for Past Year Who Will Not Return Next Fall.

Principal F. J. Werkirg has received the resignations of seven of the ladies who have made up the teaching force of the Wequonnoc school the past year. Many of the teachers have ac- cepted positions elsewhere. All are teachers who were taken on last fall when the parochial school burned. assistant teacher of the First grade. has resigned to accept a position in Miss Sayles school in thls city for next. year
 Miss Margaret IT. Costello. assistant in the Second grade. and Mss Gertrude
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09

Michael Driscoll, the tender of the railroad crossing at Eighth street, who has been kept from work by ill., ness for the past two weeks, is grad ually improving His son Is at the crossing in his place.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09

William Ryan Is working at Gales Ferry this week, where his brother, John T. Ryan, has taken plumbing contract.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09

Andrew Purdon has received word that his son, Andrew, who has been i'll at the Marine hospital in Newport, is improving, after several weeks seri- ous dllness.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09

Frank Delaney. for several years an artillerynan at, Fort Riley, Kan, was in town this week, calling on relatives and friends. He. has come east to live with his mother
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09

Mrs. Thomas Lynn and her daugh- ter, Dorothy, of Franklin, are spend- ing few days with Mrs. P. H. Ethier of Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09
0lle Bullfti1l. Norwich. Wednesday, June g, 1909.
THE WEATHER.
Foreeast For Today.


 For New England: Fair Wednes- day; Thursday increasing cloudiness, showers in south portion, light to moderate variable winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her. aid: Wednesday partly overcast to cloudy weather will prevail with slight temperature changes and light to fresh variable winds. followed by local rains in this section and Thursday overcast weather, with nearly stationary tenn peratures, preceded by local rains.
 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- ...............-.s 5s S0.ao lz n. oo oO.So 6 D. m. ............-..s. 50 SO.24 Highest 76, lowest 56.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Tuesday: General ly fair; moderate northeast winds. Tuesdays weather: Fair: lower temperature; northeast winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09

A relay team, composed of Avery Corey. William Boyd, Thomas Shafian and John Martin, are training for the mile relay race July 5. Monday night they went over the three mile course in better than 20 minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-09

A party of six local young men were visitors in Jewett City Sunday night.