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Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
OBITUARY.
Henry c. spooner.

Word was received in this city Tues
day of the death of Henry c. Spooner
al his home in oxford. n. II. Death
was due to Brights disease, follow
ing long illness.
Mr.. Spooner was a steam filter and
had lived in Putnam over twenty years
during which he made a host of
friends. He was about 45 years of
age and unmarried.
To Arrange for Ordination.
Rev. B. C. Bugbee. Deacon F. B.
Bicknell and w. L. Durkee have been
appointed a committee of the War
renville Baptist church in the town of
Ashford to make, arrangements for
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
uisitinn n New York.

Ifbreok. which decsiion gives the own
.tership of the brook to Mr.. Coibnrn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
ICE CREAM

at wholesale and retail. Parties.
churches. etc. supplied Agent for the
Mckinley music. 1oc a copy, William
tombstone. Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
JEwETT CITY CANDY KITCHEN.
QUICK LUNCH AT All HOURS.

Served in FIRST class shape. Prices
low. Tobacco and Cigars. w. J. Brick
ley. sep6d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
GEORGE F. EDMoNDs
Made Chief Motorman on Connecticut
Company's Lines.

George w. Edmonds of Norwich has
been appointed chief motorman on all
the lines of the Connecticut company
between New London and Webster and
between Norwich and Willimantic. Nj
Edmonds has already begun his new
duties. He is to have supervision of
the motormen on all the lines in his
territory and will pay particular atten-
ton to the manner in which they OPP
crate their cars.
The office OF chief motorman is a
new one on the lines of the Connect
cut company in this part of the state.
although such an official has served on
lines OF the company elsewhere
Thomas Cannon of Norwich is an
other new official on the Putnam di-
vision. having been appointed road :
master.
Peculiarly Marked Sparrow.
peculiarly marked English sparrow
interests many people in the vicinity of
the Phoenix building and Exchange
block that know about him The bird
is peculiar in that he is marked with
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
Consumption Can Be Cured.

Mrs. Nettie Carter of Elkton, KY,
after her physician had told
her that she had consump-
ton took Duffy's Pure rlalt
Whiskey, and mas been COM
pletely restored to health. APP
petite is good, she sleeps well,
and enjoys life without pain
or ache.
I had acute Indigestion for two
years, which kept growing worse. |
employed several physicians without
any benefit. lcame near starving. as
| could eat very little. For several
months | suffered frequent attacks Of
vomiting. which made me very weak.
Finally my physician told me that !
had consumption. This filled me with
terror.
In an advertisement in the Nash
vile Banner | read that Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey was recommended for
tuberculosis or Consumption. | be-
gan to take 1t in dessertspoonful doses
four or five times day, and a table
spoonful at bedtime. am now strong
and well. Cough, distress in my chest.
,etite Is good; | sleep well. This Is all
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any case of itching. blind, bleeding or
Drotruding piles in 6 to IA days or
money refunded. soc.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20

ASK TO SEE TaE Souvenir China
plates that we are giving with one
They are beauties. q J. BLANCHARD
Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
Duffy's Pure Malt WhIskey

cures diseases Of the throat and lungs
ditions Of the body, brain and nerves.
1t builds new tissue, invigorates body.
brain and nerve, quickens the circula-
ton and aids in driving out all disease
germs. 1t is prescribed by doctors
and is recognized as a family med
icine everywhere.
cAUTION-When you ask your druggist
grocer or dealer for Duffy's Pure fIait Whisky
Be sure you get the genuine. 1t Is the only
absolutely pure medicinal malt whiskey, and
Is sold In sealed bottles only; never in
bulk. Price 81 90. Look for the Trademarks the
"0id Chemist" on the label, and make sure
the seal over the cork Is unbroken. Write
Medical Department, Duffy Halt Whiskey
Co., Rochester, N. ". for a free illustrated
medical booklet and free advice.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20

Nathan w. Kennedy. formerly edi-
tor of a newspaper of this city, is
spending few days in town.
Mrs. W. H. Branch of Worcester
has been the guest Of Mrs. F. w. Per-
ry.
c. J. Hirsch of New Britain was
in Putnam Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
The New Fashion. In FAN Millinery.

We have the very newest ideas in
shapes. up-to-daAa colorings and de-
signs that will be in great demand this
fall Ia A. Roy Millinery store. Me-
chanic st.. Jewett City. Conn. octi5d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
TRAVELLERS DIEEcToRY
All Water Route
NEW YORK
Chelsea Line
Fare $ 90

Unexce1led freight ana passenger
service direct 70 and from New York
All OutctSe Staterooms.
From Norwich Tuesdays. Thursdays
Sundays. at SIS .. m a
New York Pier %. East River, foot
Roosevelt. Street Mondays. Wednes-
days. Fridays. at s p m.
Phone or write for folder.
p. s. freight received until D. m
&C. A. WHITAKER. Agent
mayfd As |l7
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
Where to Trade in JeWeH City

WE ARE HEAD
5lmS eSix5sTEIssRSS ,d g. q.
tible records, We At
so carry a full line OF SO and 100 goods.
school supplies, fancy goods. confec-
POINT. Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
PUTNAM

Druggists Vigilant to Obey New Law
Henry c. Spooner Thompson to
License Peddlers-Rev. F. D. Sar-
gents Return.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
DAVIDSON
Appointment of Town Physicians
Confederate Soldier Addresses G. A,
R.-Ofices for Norwich Men on Troll
ley Lines.

Henry c. Warren of Grafton, Mass,
formerly of Danielson. was visitor
here Tuesday.
Michael Gavin of High street has
been spending several days with rela-
tives in Dorchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20

Robert Miller Of Woodstock. a mi
nor, was charged with intoxication
breach of the peace, abusing a horse
and assault on one Whitaker of
Woodstock. Attorney Andrew j. Be-
wen was assigned to defend him. At
ter a consultation with the prisoner
and the state attorney the charges Of
intoxication and breach of the peace
were nolled. He pleaded guilty to as
sault and was sentenced to two months
in jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20
Sterling Man Pleads Not Guilty.,

Israel Roberts of Sterling, charged
with defrauding board house keeper
to the extent of $40. entered plea
of not guilty after Attorney George f.
Hinman had been assigned to defend
him. He vii. Re tried later.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-20

Plans for the Y. P. 5. G. %. rally TO
be held in the Congregations cnurcn
next week. are nearly completed. DIR.
smith Baker, who is to give the adj
dress. will be assisted by musicians
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14

PerunA Drug Co, Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen:-I can cheerfully recon-.
mend PerunA as an effective cure for
coughs and colds
You are authorized to use my photo
with testimonial in any publication.
Mrs. Joseph Hall Chase,
s04 Tenth ST., Washington, d. c.
Could Not Smell Nor Hesr.
Mrs. A. l.. Wetzcl. 1923 Ohio St, Terre
Hautc, Ind, writes:
when began to take your medicine
could not smell, nor hear q church
bell ring. Now l can both smell and
hear.
when I began your treatment my
head was terrible. 1 had buxzing and
chirping noises in my head.
II followed your advice faithfully and
took PerunH ~ you told rue. Now
might say am well.
Il want to go and visit my mother
and see the doctor who said WAS not
long for this world. will tell him Il was
Peruns that cured me.
Peruna Is manufactured by The
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co, Columbus, Ohio.
Ask your DrUEEisf for Hrss psrvss
Almanac for 1909.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
WHY WELLS WAS wRArHx.
All Thinss consIdered, He had Some
Excuse for Anger.

Charles z. Wells. who has been
called the grounding senator Of West
Virginia. because he once introduced
. bill advocating the changing OF
groundhog day from February to
July 4, was staying over night at the
Grand hotel of = budding West Vir-
ginia village not long ago.
He was awakened in the morning BY
heavy pounding on his door. and the
voice Of the old man night clerk say
ing. Five o'clock. Better get up or
you'll miss your train
Mr.. Wells didn't intend to catch .
morning train and hadn't given any
instructions that he should - called
1t the uncarthly hour of five O'Clock.
20 he paid no attention to the old
mans early morning greeting and was
asleep again almost Immediately.
In about Is minutes he was again
awakened BY the pounding on his door
and heard the voice OF the old man
saying apologeticaliy: Don't get up.
I raped on the wrong door."-Lippin-
cotts.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
GENERAL NEWS.

Only 761 miles of new track were
laid east Of the Mississippi in 1903, as
against 1 .sS4 in 1907.
Tom I.ongboat. the Canadian Indian
runner, again defeated Dorando Pietri.
ary End at Buffalo.
Wilbur Wright says that he expects
af an early date to fly for more than
four hours. or from 125 to $50 miles.
by the use of new motors.
The French public subscriptions to
the earthquake fund Sunday night to-
tailed s93.4Oe. The Prince OF Monaco
contributed $4,000.
The year 1908 will show total of
about Si.1oO. 100000 bonds and notes
sold by American corporations.
against $3.50, 900. 900 in 1907. or this to-
tai $3.50 900 has been contributed
by fifteen large issues OF the more i'm
portant railroad systems of the coun-
try. Without exception these Issues
show substantial gains In price over
the original offering price TO the pub
lie.
Severe earthquake shocks have oc-
CURED in Zermatt. one OF the most IA
nous and frequented resorts OF Swift
zerland, and st. Nicholas.
The production of the United States
Steel corporation in the current year
will average about 55 per cent. of nor
NAL. This means an output of about
5000 900 tons for the year.
A provisional statement drawn up
by the Italian government shows that
sixty towns were destroyed by the
earthquake, and gives the number Of
dead in these at 165.053. This does not
include hospital deaths.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
A Pleasant Prospect.

A Philadelphia woman. whose given
name II Mary. ~ 10 also the name OF
her daughter. had recently engaged .
when. to her embarrassment.
she discovered that the servants name
too. was Mary.
whereupon there ensued = struggle
to induce the applicant to rclinQuish
her idea that she must be addressed
by her Christian name. For some time
she was rigidly Incorporating.
Under the circumstances" said the
lady Of the house. there In nothing to
do but to follow the English custom
and call you by your last name. BY
the way. what IL 1T"
well. num-" answered the girl. du-
biousiy. Its Darling."-Harper's.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
Didn't Want the Job.

During a recent examination for ap-
plicants for the position Of mail car
Iier. = colOred boy appeared before
the civil service commission.
How Tar Il It from this earth to the
moon?" was the nrst question asked
him. How fab am 1t from de earf to
de moon!" he repeated. a. he began
to reach for his hat Say boss, II
you'se gwine to put me on dat route.
I doesn't want de job:" and with that
he left as though he were escaping
from some calamity.-Circle Magazine.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
THEN AND NOW
CemplsAe Recovery from Coffee tile.

About nine years ago my daughter.
from coffee drinking, was on the verge
Of nervous prostratioC." writes Louis
Vile Lady. she was confined for the
most part to her home
when she attempted a trip down
town she was often brought home in 4
cab and would be prostsated for days
Afterwards.
"On the advice of her physician she
gave up coffee and tea, drank Postum.
and ate Grape-Nuts for breakfast.
"She liked Postum from the very
beginning and we soon saw improve
ment. To-day she is in perfect health.
the mother of five children, all Of
whom are fond Of Postum.
"She has recovered. is a member OF
three charity organizations and a club
holding an ONCE in each. We give
Postum and Grape-Nuts the credit for
her recovery"
There's . Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read. "The Road to
Wellville." in pkgs.
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears FROM time to tiRe. They
are genuine, tf0es and full 81 huoAo
interest.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
Droii Definitions.

Many children are so crammed with
knowledge that they frequently get 1t
inextricably mixed.
In proof OF this, read these veritAble
specimens OF definitions. written By
public school children:
Stability IL taking care OF stable.
A mosquito is the child Of black and
white parents.
Monastery is the place for monsters.
Cannibal IL two brothers who Kill
each other in the Bible.
Anatomy IL the human body. which
consists OF three parts: the head. the
chest, and the stummick. The head
contains the eyes and brains. II any.
The chest contains the lungs and .
piece Of the liver. The stummick 10 de-
voted to the bowels. OF which there are
five. a, e. l. o. IL. and sometimes " ans
y.-New York Weekly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
Royalty On Exhlhttlnn.

doner could look at royalty on Sun
day for a modest fee. In q guide te
London. published in 1857. II was said:
"At st. James chapel royal by knock
ing at the side door and slipping .
shilling for each person into the hand
of the verser who opens 1t. you may
have admittance and stand during dr.
vine service In presence OF their
majesties: and for one shilling each
person more. you may sit in their roy
n presence, not in pews. but In turn
an seAts on the side OF them"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
II Happened In Church.


A Southern clergyman tells the fol-
lowing amusing story:
After tho morning sermon one Sun
day he had. read the notices for tho
week. and then announced the clos
ing hymn-Number so-and-so. At
that moment ono Of the deacous came
down the aisle. and the minister
paused to hear what he had to say.
which was that the pastor had forgot
ten to give notice of meeting OF the
ladies Of the congregation.
Accordingly the divine gave the no.
tice. apologixing to the congregation
for his forgetfulness. and then again
announced tho number Of the hymn.
and proceeded to read 1t. His feelings
and those of the congregation may be
imagine when he began:
lord. What . thoughuess wretch
was I!'"-Lippincott's.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
Tssehsr's Qualifications

OAe morning. q few weeks ago. n =
South Jersey country physician was
driving through . village. he saw =
man, slightly under the influence Of
liquor. amusing a crowd Of spectators
with tho antics Of his trick dog. The
doctor pulled up and watched the fun
. while and then said:
MY dear man. how do you manage
to train your dog that wayf I can't
teach mine = single trick"
The man addressed looked up. and
with that simple rustic look replied:
We'll. you see. it's this way: You
have to know more'n the dog or you
cant learn him nothin'." n'."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14

Anson r. Flower. a noted banker
and philanthropist, brother Of the late
Gov Roswell p. Flower of New York.
died on the 3rd inst. at Watertown,
New York. at the age OF sixty-six
years.
Robert Fowler, formerly OF the Cam
bridge Athletic club OF Boston, but now
unattached, won the Yonkers Mara
thon race on New Years day In two
hours, fifty-two minutes and forty-five
and two-fifth seconds.
Warden Mudd Of the Kentucky
State Penitentiary plans to organize
a baseball team of long-sentence con-
victs. and games will be played with
other teams OF the institutions. Mudd
believes baseball will make better pris-
oners.
Railroad construction in the United
States in 1908 aggregated only 3.214
miles OF new main track. the lowest to-
tai for any year since 1897. when only
2,IO9 miles OF track were laid. and a
decrease of 1898 miles. or 3S.3 per
cent from the figures Of 1907.
The announcement is made at New
York that a merger will end moving
picture war that has been in progress
for many months. The merger will
result. 1t Is stated. in crowding out of
business nearly SO per cent. OF the NOV
ing picture places. 1t will be known
as the Motion Picture Patent Company.
The largest turkey ranch In the
United States is located In North Caro-
nd In rh IN
shipped from the farm for Thanksgiv-
ing week. The owner claims that n
flock of twenty-five or thirty turkeys
will keep the tobacco fields free from
worms which would otherwise destroy
the plants.
II Is reported at Berlin that the Brit
ish government has reached an under
standing with Turkey whereby the sui.
tan. as head OF the Mohammedan faith.
shall use the influence OF the India
priesthood to support the British rule
in return for active British diplomatic
support In the Turkish controversies
with European powers. The Moham-
medans OF India number 62.000.000 and
their loyalty is n powerful element for
the English to secure.
The American relief ship Bayern.
under the Red Cross emblem. sailed
from Rome &or Messina on the 7th
inst. carrying three surgeons and fifty
nurses. Of whom three are American
and three English. Fifty-eight thou.
sand dollars have been spent fer the
medical outfit. provisions and clothc s
for distribution ashore. There was an
immense supply Of the necessaries OF
life aboard for both men. women and
children. particular attention having
been given to the selection Of food for
the little ones.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
Tn. Domestic Password.

You are not going to stay in town
iate tonight, arc you. John:"
"Nk very late. dearest. l have 70
help put 4 man through the third de-
gree at the lodge. I'll come straight
homo a. soon ~ it's over"
Kindly. but firmly IF you can re-
peat the password. Six slim slick sap
lings.' distinctly when you come home
from the lodge. John. the servant will
admit you; and II you can't you
needn't ring. lou'il stay outside all
night. my dear"
John came home early.-Illustrated
Bits.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
hs Was Generous.

Master Walter. aged five. had eaten
the soft portions of his toast at break
fast and piled the crusts on his plate.
when I was q little boy" remarked
his father. II always ate the crusts
OF my toast"
Did you like them?" asked the lit.
tie fellow. cheerfully.
Yes" replied the parent.
"You may have these" replied MAS
ter Walter. pushing his plate across
the table.-The Delineator.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
NEWS FROM WARRINGTON.

II is estimated that 5000 people
greeted President Roosevelt at his re-
ception In the White House New Years
day.
The President promptly signed the
bill passed by both houses OF Congress
appropriating $500, 900 for the relief OF
the Italian earthquake sufferers.
An appropriation of 340o. 900 is made
for the purchase OF or erection o: "A
United States embassy In Paris bysa
bill which passed the Senate.
The Senate today confirmed the
nominations Of b. p. Blair as register
at the Montrpse and Julius II. Weiss as
received mt the Del Norte land offices.
The Senate passed Senator Tellcr's
bill setting apart seven acres OF land
and placing II at the disposal OF the
Independent Order OF Odd Fellows Of
Central City for cemetery purposes.
The secretary OF the treasury has Sc
'lected n site for the proposed public
building at Grand Junction. located at
thct corner OF Read avenue and Fourth
street, owned by II. n. .DeLong: price,
S9.sO0.
The case Of Charles Fl. Moyer. who
Is suing former Governor Peabody.
Sherman Bell and Bulkeley Wells for
100000 damages. was argued In the
United States Supreme Court. Edwin
S. Richardson appeared for Meyer and
Horace Phelps for Peabody and other
defendants.
Chairman Overstreet, OF the House
committee on postoffioes and post
roads. has introduced a Mil granting
to Mrs. Frances Folsom Cleveland,
widow of the late President, the gov
ernment franking privilege for her pri-
vate correspondence during the re-
maindeT of her life.
A modified order prescribing phys
icnl tests for naval officers has been
issued at the Presidents dictation
This .contemplates that the test shall
apply to all officers on the active list
instead OF confining them to those be-
low the rank OF rear admiral Tests
also are to be takes by the cadets at
Annapolis, these to be prescribed by
the superintendent OF the naval acad-
emy.
Senator Clark of Wyoming intro
duced an amendment TO the legisla-
tive. executive and judicial appropria-
tion bill. providing for an increase in
the salaries of justices of Federal
Courts. The salary of the chief JUS
tice OF the United States Supreme
Court is fixed at $4,000. salaries of as
sociate justices at &17. 800. marshal OF
the court. $500. the twentynine
judges OF Circuit Courts $4,000 each,
and the eighty-four judges of District
Courts $4,000 each.
Representative Cook of Colorado has
filed with the President a statement
setting forth his views in reference to
the presidential message vetoing the
bill to establish the southern boun.
Diary line of Colorado. In concluding
his statement Mr.. Cook asks the Pres
ident to withdraw his veto. assuring
him that this would be satisfactory to
the citizens OF Colorado.
The Chicago Il Alton railroad must
pay $4,000, and Vice President Faith
ORR and Treasurer Wann 10000 each
as penalties for granting rebates. hav-
ing lost its appeal to the United States
Supreme Court
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
w.ioalIna Out az IL

Am I always first in your thoughts.
dear?" she asked. sentimentally.
"No-second." he answered. rather
absently.
why, Jack" she demurred. how
can you be so heartless!"
Maud" said Jack. after . moments
thought. II mean that l think OF you
every second-and-er- r-you-know-
second thoughts are best!"-YounGs
Magazine.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
Accounted For.

Mamma" said little Elsie. do men
ever go to heavenr"
why. Of course. my dear. What
makes you ask7"
Because I never see any pictures
OF angels with whiskers."
We'll" said the mother. thought
fully, some men do 60 to heaven. hut
they get there by . close shave."-
Judges Library.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14

The Union Pacific railway will put
on another motor car, the second to be
put on the run between Greeley and
Sterling. BY connection with north
and southhound trains at La Sale. this
will give two strictly local trains each
way every day between Denver and
Sterling.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
Boys Tool Chests.

Mama-"Where il that pretty tool
chest your aunt gave you Christmas ?"
Small Son-"In the closet; but the
tools IL all broke"
Mama-"Mercy me! You naughty
boy. You must have been trying to
use them."-New York Weekly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
m. Man N.xt Door w.s Right.

"sir." requested the young. man. en-
tering with q suit on his arm. I've
brought these clothes for you to press.
The man next door says you are .
bird at pressing suits"
"Well, the man next door is right" ="
replied the suit presser. only this
isn't tailor shop-it's q lawyers Of
tice!"-Judge.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14

Fortune 10 said to knock once at
every mans door. but it's difficult to
make some men believe It.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
Tommv'a 1lundsr,

Tommy. you should have known
better than to fight with that Williams
boy"
Tommy-'T know. ma'am. but I
thought l could lick him."-Chicago
News.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
Let Him Out.

Miss 0ushington (entering street
oar)-Oh. don't get up: please keep
your seat, please do.
Mr.. Manhattan-Really. I'd like to
oblige you. madam. but l want to get
out at this corner.-Smart Set
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14
CALLING THE PITCHER.

Tho captain-sce here. you've give
seventeen men bases on balls! Dis
here's 4 ball game. not NO six-day
walkin' match!
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14

The thread Of many . discourse 10
in reality yarn.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14

A rule. naughtiness does not come
to neught
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14

Your bottom dollar IL always . sound
financial basis.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-14

Habit = a stubborn thing whom pos
sesed by q stubborn person.