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Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
A Rural Enoeh Arden.

Tn our little town in a western state" said Brown. there was a half witted sort of a fellow named Bill Wilkes. One day Bill took to the rail road tracks and never reappeared for about six years. In the meantime his wife. Bettie, took in washing and sup ported the family. One day Bill came back. He went around to the kitchen door, softly opened it, stuck in his head and said. Boo. Bettie' Bettie turned around from her washtub. re he,' said Bill. I scared ye, didn't I, BettieT Wherever I see a stage hus- band return to his family think of BilPs greeting after six years ab- sence: Boo. Bettie. scared ye. didn't IF"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
2fst Reaiment Reunion rodav.

Everything is in readiness for the 10th annual reunion of the 21st Vet eran Association in this city today and all that is desired is fair weather. There will be a business session in the forenoon followed by dinner served by members of Francis $. Long, Woman s Relief Corps, No. 2S at noon in Grand Army Hall. There will be good speak ing at the exercises that will conclude the reunion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

Consul General James w. Ragsdale, writing from Tientsin, says that the American people are scarcely aware of the wealth of China in all sorts of woolen cloths, and more especially as to hand manufactured rugs and car pets. chiefly made in Tlentsin and Picking, where 1000 persons or more are employed in the production of rugs of all kinds of material, i. e., silk, sheep's wool, camels wool. jute, hemp, felt, yak hair and even the hair of the COW.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Road Repairs.
News from AT Points
GoRoED IN BAKERY.
Boys of 7 and Fill Up on Cake and
 Ice Cream.

Arthur Leclaire, T. and Walter Mill Ter, 9. were placed in the hands Of the probation officer Monday until June ZI, after a hearing of the charoes against them before Judge F. F. Russell in the city court. The boys entered the place of Barber. the baker, Sunday after noon and feasted to capacity on cake and ice cream. Then they took a couple of oil cans which they later succeeded fin disposing of for five cents each. Their years saved the boys from more severe punishment.
 Wilimantie Company at DanieIson
 Range.
 Company L, First infantry, of Willi- mantle, in command of Capt. Eugene Ashton, were in Putnam Monday en route to and returning from the range at Danielson. The special car bearing inc men arrived here on the return trip in time to permit them to catch the westbound o'clock train for Willi- mantle
 T. A. 3. Society to Entertain State
 Convention.
 St. Aloysius' T. A. B. society has arranged for 8 meeting next Monday evening. when arrangements for the entertainment of the members of the coming state convention will be con- sldered.
 Putnam lodge. B. P. O. E.. holds a meeting on Friday evesing of this week. Several candidates are await Ing admission to the lodge.
 Several of the students at Pomfret school have the measles.
 Stoning Trains.
 Up at Mechanicsville someone Is guilty of throwing stones at passing trains. The opinion is that 1t is the work of boys, and an investigation may result in someone, paying the penalty.
 Heaviest Filters on the Circuit.
 The Putnam baseball team of the Eastern Connecticut league is coming to be regarded as the heaviest hitting aggregation on the circuit If they can maintain the pace they have been going for the past two weeks, there will be troublesome times for the pitchers all along the line.
 Miss Grace Goyette and Clement Robillard of Oxford. Mass, were guests Sunday of Amedee Maynard and family.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Gagne of Woon- socket visited Putnam relatives over Sunday.
 Confirmed at St. Philips Mission.
 At St. Philips mission on Sunday evening Rev. Alilhdge Walker read the evening prayer Rev. P S. Irwin of Pomfret read the lesson. The Right Rev. C. B. Brewster. D. D.. bishop of the diocese. was the preacher of the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Improvements at ooIf cI,,h

The Willimantic Golf club is having it's clubhouse connected with the city water main on West Main street This is only one of number of improve ments and conveniences that are con templated by the club this season. The house is soon to be painted and re- decorated and other Improvements
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
JEWET1 CITY.
Death of Mrs. James A. Barrow


 Mrs. B. II. Hiscox has been notified Of the death of her aunt. Mrs. Cornelia Swift Barrows, the wife of James A. Barrows, of Los Angeles. California. Her death occurred Friday morning. Mrs. Barrows was horn in Mansfield Conn, the daughter of Lucy Bailey and Earl Swift. She married James Bar rows July 5, 1860, and would have cele- brated her golden wedding in 1910 For forty years, she has lived in Cali fornia. She was an only sister of the late F. M. Swift and besides her nus- band and two daughters in California is survived by a brother, Fred l.. Swift of Willimantic. This is the fifth death which has occurred in Mrs. Hiscox's family within a year.
 Noted About the Borough.
 Miss Delphine Beauregard spent Sunday in Danielson.
 T. P. Lee attended the Scottish Rite ceremonies at the Masonic Temple, Norwich, on Monday afternoon and evening.
 Miss Elizabeth Bowler of Norwich was a recent guest of her sister, Miss Agnes Bowler.
 Mrs. Ethan Wilcon, a cousin of Mrs. c. A. HaskelPs, died suddenly of apo plexy, in Westerly, on Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Herbert F. Barker of Moosup spent Sunday at MT. and Mrs. B. R. Jardner's.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Rev l. w. WiIIiamson's Letter.

Rev. l. w Williamson. Huntington, ". Va, writes: This is to certify that used Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and am free to say that it will do all that you claim for it." Foleys Kidney Remedy has restored health and strength 10 thousands of weak. run down people. Contains no harmful drugs and is pleasant to take. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
THIRTEEN QUALIFY
In Target Practice of WiIimantio
 Company.

Company L, First infantry, of Wiln- mantle. Capt. Eugene Ashton com manding was at the range of the Thir- teenth company Monday for tbeir an nual May day field practice. The com pany, numbering 57 men, arrived at the range on a special car from Put nam just before o'clock. The day was overcast and the conditions gen orally favorable for target work. Thir- teen men qualified as marksmen, as follows: Captain Ashton, Lieutenant Greener, Lieutenant Rivard, Sergeant Sullivan, Privates Paquette, Robinson, Girard, Peary, Mack, Edwards, Perry. Godreau, Crowley.
 Dinner was prepared by the com pany cooks and the men made a great feast of short steak, potatoes, bread, bananas and coffee.
 Lieutenant Lowe of New Britain, battalion adjutant was inspecting off, cer and the days practice was re- viewed by Col. Edward Schulze of Hartford and Colonel Hickey of the First infantry. During the day Pho tographer Robinson of the company made several pictures of the men that will undoubtedly prove interesting when developed.
 Social and Personal Notes.
 c. D. Stone of Worcester spent Sun- day with his family.
 Van Thompson of Boston was the guest over Sunday of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. H. M. Thompson.
 The Ladies' Bridge club met Monday evening with Mrs. A. Putnam Wood ward
 Miss Mildred Crumley of Providence spent the week end with her parents MT. and Mrs. Andrew Crumley.
 Mrs. Ellen M. Cooper Is spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Brown, of Providence
 The Ladies' Reading circle met Mon day afternoon with Mrs. Clarence H. Barber.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
May Festival For Hilltop Guests.

Hilltop Hose Co., No. 8, w. F. D., has practically perfected arrangements for a May Social and entertainment to members and their guests. The social will be held in the subway" on the hill and the entertainment that will comprise vocal and Instrumental selections interspersed with games will be held in the handsomely appointed parlors and game room of the Hill company.
 Mrs. William Ross of Chaplin was in Willimantic on business Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
FUNDING THE BOROUGH DEBT.
Special Meeting Called for May 2s- Warden BuIIard Explains Details Automobile Speeding Taken Up.

Automobile Speeding Taken Up.
 To allow the citizens an opportunity to consider the matter of funding the borough debt, the warden and court of burgesses in an adjourned meeting held Monday evening. with every mem Der present, voted to call a special borough meeting for Friday evening. May 2S. The present indebtedness of the borough amounts to $S0,000 upon which per cent interest is being paid. It Is understood that the debt can be funded by per cent. notes maturing serially $15,000 on Oct. of each year beginning in 1910 and there by effect a saving of $500 8 year in interest charges. The details of the arrangement were given to the court of burgesses by Warden Bullard, who has investigated the matter.
 The question Of regulating the speed of motor vehicles within the borough limits was also taken up and Warden Bullard instructed to investigate as to the best means to employ to overcome the excessive speeding that has be- come common practice. The statutes of the state governing the running of such vehicles will be carefully inspect ed by the warden and such regulative action as may be taken will be based on the provisions of the automobile acts. Signs are to be erected at all entering points to Danielson warning chauffeurs against fast driving within the borough limits.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Contractor Jones Starts for California

Joseph Jones, contractor and brick mason, left Monday morning en route for California to regain his health that has not been of the best for some time If MT. Jones finds that the climate and conditions there suit him, Mrs. Jones will join him and they will remain there permanently. selling their hand some home cn Windham street in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Hungarian Partridaes for covsntrv

Representative J. H. Reynolds of Coventry. who lives on Babcock Hill, received a consignment of Hungarian partridges Saturday morning from the state game and fish commission. They are to be released in the town of Cow entry
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
DEATtiS AND FUNERALS.
Miss Mary A. Hewitt.

The funeral of Mary A. Hewitt was held Monday afternoon at the church in South Windham at 1 o'clock. Rev. Harry Grimes, pastor of the Congrega- tonal church at Windham, was the officiating clergyman.
 The service was largely attended, a number of friends from this city being present The bearers were E. Harlow Holmes, Edward Avery, Alfred Kinney and w. c. Backus. Burial was in Windham cemetery. Funeral Direct ors Elmore & Shepard of this city were in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Of Mrs. Mary Staples of Spring Hill

Mrs. Mary Staples, aged 64, died Monday afternoon about o'clock at the home of her son, William Day, Spring Hill, Mansfield, as the result of the bursting of blood vessels in her head. Mrs. Staples had made her home with her son for the past four years or more. She at one time lived in the vicinity of Morrow Station.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

At a special meeting of the town school board held Monday afternoon 1t was voted to re-engage the following teachers in the grammar and graded schools of Killingly for the coming year as given in the following list
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

New London.-Union lAdge. No. s1, A. F. & A. M., of this citN will tender a reception next Thursday evening to members of Charity and Relief lodge, No. 72. of Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

Frank Weatherhead, boss weaver for the Putnam Woolen company. has re- signed after thirty years service. Mir. Weatherhead was presented a Morris chair and gold watch fob by the em- ployes of the weaving department. MT. Weatherhead's plans for the fu- ture are not definitely decided and for a time he will rest at his home in this oitv
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
SUDDEN DEATH

made for the official opening, which will be at an early date, it is hoped.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
FUNERAL.
Alexis o. Bibeault.

FNlONi6 Rs A@ib|caNlNs The funeral of Alexis O. Bibeault was held from St. Mary's church NIon- day morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. J. Van den NoOrt was celebrant of the requiem high mass. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Road Repairs. Selectman A. Fl. Shippee is super intending the spring repairs that are being made to roads in various parts of the town.
 News from All Points.
 Mrs. Mabel Macdonald Of Nashua is the suest of Major and Mrs. A. D. Me- Intyre.
 Charles D. Auclair of Woonsocket was the guest of friends in Putnam Monday.
 J. w. Bennett of Willimantic was in Putnam Monday.
 George c. Wright of Blackstone called on Putnam friends Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

wilI continue all this week with in- ducements many and unusual for meeting your wants in articles needed about the house. A chance to select from hundreds of useful articles at big reductions in price. The wares are of first quality, kinds regularly found in our collection at a much higher price than now prevails.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Mrs. Eugenie Godfrey

Mrs. Eugenie Godfrey died at St. Joseph's hospital Sunday of an inter- Eal trouble. She was 36 years old and with her husband and children had made this city her home for the past three years. There survive her hus- band and six children.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Noted About the Borough.
COLCHESTER.
Rev. E. H. Smith Speaks on Chinese Mssions-Personals.


 Rev. E. H. Smith Speaks on Chinese Missions-Personals.
 Bacon Academy base ball team met another Waterloo when they ran up against the Portland High school team Saturday, in Portland, the score being 27 to l In favor of Portland. One of the causes given for the overwhelming defeat was that a ditch and a wire fence ran across the field back of the second base, the rules of the ground being that a ball knocked over the fence the runner was given two bases: the Portland team had practiced bat ting the ball just over the fence and had got 1t down to perfection and with men on bases a hit over the fence meant runs every time. The Academy team failed to connect with the ball to raise it over the fence. The Acad- emy team expect to reverse the score when the Portland team plays here.
 Columbia Won.
 One of the cleanest and best games of ball that has been played on the park for a long while was that Satur- day afternoon between the Colchester and Columbia teams. During the whole game there was not a kick made by either side. The score was to 6 in favor of Columbia. The battery of the visitors were Cobb and Stevens and for the locals were Saunders and Tynan. Both pitchers struck out about an equal number The Col chesters made a few costly errors which allowed their opponents to score The Columbia team were a well behaved set of men and received their share of applause in their plays. The Colchesters will play the return game in Columbia the fifth of June. The locals were short two of their best players, but put up a stiff game.
 Address By Rev. E. H. Smith.
 The monthly Missionary meeting was held in the chapel Sunday even ing. Rev. Edward IT. Smith of Foo chow. China, gave an interesting ad- dress on the people and country
 About the Borough.
 The ladies' missionary society holds a meeting in the chapel this Clues day) afternoon. The subject is "The Nearer and Farthest East Chapter VI Rev. B. D. Remington conducted
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

THERE " TO aGvvrrising medium IA Eastern Connecticut equal 10 The Bcl- ietin fer AualnnnE EanulLS
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
PUTNAM.

Gifts for Overseer Frank Weatherhead Boys Arrested for Robbing Bakery Candidates Confirmed on Sunday D. A. R. Board Meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
TEACHERS RE-ENeAGED.

A Number of Increases in Salary AL lowed by Town School Board for Cominq Year.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Personals.

CiSOtiaiS'
 Mrs. Charles E. Leonard was fin Hartford Monday.
 Mrs. Grace Merry of Mantle Is the guest of friends in town.
 George A. Ashley of Nashua, N. H., iS in town for a short stay.
 Attorney E. Frank Bugbee was in Hartford Monday On business.
 Miss Mary L. Swift of Eaglevllle was Willimantic visitor Monday. Miss Mildred Avery of Groton was a recent guest of Miss Lucille Harroun. Miss Emma c. Moison has gone to Canada for brief visit with relatives. Miss May Hurley has returned from a brief stay with friends in Providence. Franklin c. Taft of Woonsocket. R, |. formerly of this city, was in town Monday.
 Rev. John J. F1emming, pastor of St. Joseph's church, was a New London visitor Monday
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph St. onge were among those from this city to visit Hartford Monday.
 Mrs. Francois Dube and son left Monday for Canada to visit the shrine of St, Anne de Beaupre, in the province of Quebec.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
DANIELSON.

Golden Wedding of Mir. and Mrs. Tim
 othy E. Hopkins-Rev. CeIestin Cro- get Gone to ItaIy-Willimantie Con- pany at Local Range = Colonial Danes Prize for Albert H. Warren.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

Mrs. Charles F. Leonard was fl Hartford Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

Mrs. Grace Merry of Mantle Is tn guest of friends in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

George A. Ashley of Nashua, N. H iS in town for a short stay.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

Mrs. Francois Dube and son left Monday for Canada to visit the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre, in the province of Quebec.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

MT. and Mrs. Joseph St. Onge were among those from this city to visit Hartford Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

Rev. John J. Flenming, pastor of St. Joseph's church, was a New London visitor Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Columbia Won.

The monthly Missionary meeting was held in the chapel Sunday even ing. Rev Edward IT. Smith of Foo chow. China, gave an interesting ad- dress on the people and country
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

Franklin c. Taft of Woonsocket. R. |, formerly of this city, was in town Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18
Confirmed at St. Philips Mission.

At St Philips mission on Sunday evening Rev. Alillidge Walker read the evening prayer. Rev. P. S. Irwin of Pomfret read the lesson. The Right Rev. C. B. Brewster. D. D., bishop of the diocese. was the preacher of the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-18

Attorney E. Frank Bugbee was i Hartford Monday on business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
General Woodward, as Officer of His Escort, Tells of His Recep- ton at the chattahoochee, in Montgomery and cahaba- Gov efnor Pickens Was Unable to Speak.

Tn his own way. in this installment lof his Reminiscences General Thomas s. Woodward. writing in 1858 at an advanced age, tells of his trip through Aiabania as one of the escorts of Gen. erai Lafayette, when he visited Ala- bama. General Woodward, writing from memory, fixes the date ia 1924. when as a matter of fact, the date of the visit of the famous French patriot who helped America in the war againE England. was year later.
 The visit of Lafayette was an epoch making event to pioneer Alabama. The State then was only six years or age; the people were sensitive to all mem- ories of the Revolution Ia which La- fayetfe played such an honorable part
 At that time, as General Woodward mentions. Cahaba. ten miles below Sell ma. was the Capital of Alabama But Governor Pickens and other State of Hcials came up the Alabama Eiver to lRreet Lafayette on the hill on which xhe Capitol now stands. some twenty years before the first Capitol building lwas erected.
 general Woodward mentions a hu- man interest circumstance that has not been embodied in oSher histories. and that Is the fact that Governor Israel Pickens was 50 overcome with emotion on meeting General Lafayette that he broke down and could not utter his prepared speech. General Woodward does not, however, mention the gather inR of half a dozen veterans of the American Revolution at the top of the hin with Governor Picken1, to greet their former comrade. They were led by John Caffey, founder of the we'll known Alabama family of that name, who was embraced by Lafayette. Tho French patriot in turn embraced each of the old soldiers who. like htm, had served under Washington against the English.
 Nor does General Woodward give any specific description of the famous ban which was rendered General Lafayette
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
The Amusing incident in Which Whisksy John Addressed the French Captain in Behalf of Those Who Loved Whiskey- Conversations With Lafayette While in Alabama.

seized the rope and the General in the suiky was drawn to the top of the bank some eighty yards from where the Ala- bama delegation stood. At proper dis- tance from the Alabama delegation the Indians opened their lines and the sulky halted.
 FORMAL WELCOME TO
 SOIL OF ALABAMA.
 Everything. from the time the 0en- erai entered the ferry until this time. had been conducted in profound silenca As the sulky halted the Indians gave three loud @whoops. The General then aIighted, took or his hat and was con. ducted by Chilly Mackintosh, a few steps. to where stood Mir. Hall with head uncovered. his hair white with the frosts of years. Knew Mir. Hall from ,boyhood. He always showed well in company anywhere, but never did see him look so finely as he did on that oe- casion---he looked like himself--what he really was--an American gentie' hman.
 As Mackintosh approached Mir. Hall. he said: General Lafayette. the Amer icans friend--Mr. Hall Of Alabama,s pointing to each as he spoke. Mir. Hall. in a very impressive manner welcomed him to the shores of Alabama and 4n- troduced him to the other gentlemen.
 Dandridge Bfbb then addressed the General at some length. heard mum Der of persons address General La- fayette on his route through Alabama. and none equailed him, unless N was Hitehcocx and Dr. Hustis at Cahaba- have always been looked upon as rath- er dry-faced but gazing upon the race of the most distinguished patriot it nao aver been my lot to see, and the Keei- ing remarks of MT. Bibb on that occa- sion caused me, as 1t did most or the others present. to shed tears ike go many children. a;i marched to Fort Mitchell Hill. where there was an immense crowd or in- dians. the Little Princess at their neao; Ee addressed the French Captain through Hamlen in true Indian styles I could understand much of ms An- dian speech, but could not oes'n " give 1t as Hamlen did.
 heard of the French Captain. put now see him: take him by the hand; I know from what see he is the true one, that I have heard spoken or; l am not deceived; too many men nave come a long way to meet him. He is bound to be the very man the Ameri- cans are looking for.
 The Prince, after satisfying the Gen. erai that he was satisfied that the Gen eral was the true man looked for and spoken of, then went on to say that he had once warred against the Ameri- cans, and that the French Captain had warred for them, and that, of course they had been enemies. but were now friends; that he--the Prince--was retting old-whictl his withered limbs would show-making bare hts arms at the same time--that he would not live ionR. hut that he was glad to say that his people and the whites were at peace. and he hoped they would con- tinue so.
 He had, however, raised . set of young warriors that he thought would
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-07
New Method cf Redusing Fat.

A news item from Paris Informs us that the American method Of proorc- Ing a. slim, trim figure. meenns with astonishing success. This sxs,, tenn, which has made such q wonderaul impression over there. must pc tns MarfnolA Prescription Tablet method of reducing fat. It iis safe to say that we have, nothfnk better for this pur- pose in. this country Anything thaf a day without. injury to the stomach. the cAusing. of wrfnkles. the help ot exercising or dieting. or tnterferenee with oness meals fs . mighty import ant useful addition to ciyilization's neoessities Just such catalogue Of of these pleasant. harmless and econo- mical little fat reducefs. We say tion Tablets (made fin acordance with the famous prescriptionl gan Do ob. the Marmoia Cos Detroit, Mich., for seventy -ive cents the large case. case. which is decidedly economical price considering the number of tablets each case contains.