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Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
Robert Watts Celebrates Seventh Birthday

At the home of MT. and Mrs. T. J. Watts, in South Windham, Wednesday afttrnoon from to 6 o'clock their son, Robert, entertained a party Of his young friends in honor of his seventh birthday.
 Gaines and other amusements were enjoyed, and refreshments served, in- cluding an elaborately decorated birth day cake surmounted by seven lighted candles. Robert was the proud recip- tent of a number of pretty remem- brances, among which was a handsome signet ring. Those present were Win fired and Grace Fox, Raymond and Arthur Doubleby. Harold Engstrom, Margaret. Helen and William Jones. katherine and Henry Holden. JoE
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
Meeting of High School Building Com
 mittee.

At the meeting of the High school building committee Wednesday night two architects appeared wita supple mentary sketches that they desired to submit, claiming that they had not understood the conditions relative to the construction of the new building, for lack of information provided by the committee. It was voted that the time for submitting sketches be ex- tended till June '. Other architects protested on the ground that compe- tition had been voted closed on May 1T, and following a spirited discussion it was voted to rescind the former vote, and declared competition closed. The committee then listened to Wilson Potter of New York, who was unable to be present at last weeks meeting to explain his plans.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
Rockville Wants Good Manauer.

Rockville is trying hard to land a good competent playing manager for its baseball nine Mike Driseoll, Shaun Sullivan and Jack Nichols, a trio of the WiIlimantic formidables, have all been approached and rendered the berth, that seems likely to go a-begging. by the local bunch at least as the sheckels are not very bright and likewire a trifle too few.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

fish had been retired from active life for several years. For many years he was pastor of the church at Dayviile and held various other pastorates in southern New England. He was born in Oxford, Mass. He is survived by his wife and daughter. Florence, of Dayville. Miss Bertha Mellisn. wno so strangely disappeared about doz- en years ago, while a student in Massachusetts college for women. and whose fate remains shrouded in mys- tery. was a daughter of the deceased
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27

guest of his mother, Mrs. Dutee Smith, in Fremont street.
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Vaughan and Miss Ellen Wheelock enjoyad an automobile trip to Providence Tues day.
 Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapter, D. A. R., observes Memorial day by decorating graves of Revolutionary soldiers today
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
First InterschoIastic League Game.

The recently organized Inter-schooI league. comprising Windham street, St. Mary's, St. Joseph's and Natchang schools has opened most auspleiously. The initial game was between Wind ham street and S.. Mary's schools, the former winning by the fine margin of 23-12. A feature of the game was Bob Kelley's heavy denting of the ball. Windham street and St. Joseph's schools will try conclusions for the next league game.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
ALUMNI RECEPTION
To Be Held in The Arntory on June
 25,


 Nathan D. Prince, Harvey Hyde, Alfred L. Reed and Miss Florence Preston, representing the executive committee of the Killingly high school alumni association, held meeting on Tuesday evening at which plans for the reception to the graduating class were considered. It was decided to hold the reception in the armory on Friday evening, June 25. The ar- engagements will be much the same as in previous years. The membership of the Alumni association is now slightly in excess of 400.
 Going to Rookland.
 A number of baseball fans in Dan ielson are planning a trip across the Rhode Island line to Rockland, Sum- day, when the Central Village team Is scheduled to play there with fast Rhode Island team.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
Jolly Sixteen's Rouhd-Up of Whist
 Season.

The Jolly Sixteen Whist club con- cluded it's season Wednesday evening with an unusually spirited session of play and topped off the final meeting with an excellent repast comprising the seasons choicest dainties. It is already being planned to map out &C., tivities for next season.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
BROOKLYN ART CLUB
Gives Delightful Entertainment at
 High School.

The Shakespearian music entertain ment given in Assembly hall at the high school building, Wednesday aft ernoon, by the ladies Of the Brooklyn Art club, was attended by number of students and the ladies of the To- cal Art club. The entertainment was charmingly given and proved a real delight
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
Memorial Exercises in soF
Unclaimed Letters.
SECOND DEGREE
To Be Conferred on Ten Candidates by
 CaraiIl Council.

Cargill council No. GA, K. of C., will confer the second degree on a class of ten candidates this (Thursday) even inc. District officers are to be present. Following the ceremony the members are to have a lunch at Rita's- Half Hourly Trolley Service Memorial
 Day.
 A half hourly trolley service will be in effect on the Putnam linee of the Connecticut company Memorial day, and during the rush hours a double half hourly service will be maintained to care for the extra traffic.
 Summer Folk Arriving.
 The return of the wealthy summer residents of Pomfret and Woodstock IS indicated in a degree by the number of their touring cars which they used in their daily trips to Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
William F. DonneIly.

George DonneIly of 65 Chestnut street received notice "wednesday morning of the death of his only brother, William F., at the Presby- terian hospital in Philadelphia We'd nesday morning of heart disease. The body will be brought to this city, when arrangements for the funeral will be made. Deceased was 29 years old and had been away from Willimantic some eight years. Besides the brother, no other near relatives are left.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
NORMAN 3. REAM
Purchased Land to Insure Fine New
 Highway.

It Is understood that the road to be built from the Doane place in ThOmp- son south to the Putnam line and the expense of which is to be divided equally between Norman B. Ream, the New York millionaire, who has a coun- try place in Thompson, and the town of Thompson, will be one of the finest pieces of public highway in this sec ton. The right of way passes through several farms which MT. Ream pur- chased for the purpose. As a link In the good roads system between Put nam and points north the improvement will be greatly appreciated.
 Jury List Filed.
 SeIectmen in seven of the towns in 7Windham county have filed their lists of names of men liable for jury ser vice during the coming year with E. M Warner, clerk of the superior court in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
Miss Beeha Entertained.

Miss Henrietta Beebe entertained a party of friends at her home,on Noun tain street, Wednesday evening. in honor of her guest. Miss Grace Murray of Mantle. Whist was played and re- treatments served.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
TO FORM TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
Seventy-five Men Gather in St. Jo- seph's Church-Boys to Have Branch of Tierney Cadets.

Some 75 men met in the basement of St. Josephs church Wednesday night for the purpose of organizing a new temperance society. Rev. John J.
 Fleming, pastor. and John J. Lawless of New London, origadier general of the Tierney Cadets of the state, ad- dressed those present along temper ance lines and aroused much enthusi- asm.
 Rev. M. A. Sullivan of Hartford was unable to be present, as planned, be-
 cause of illness. Adjournment was
 taken until Sunday afternoon at 4
 o'clock, when all others in the city de- string to become affiliated with the or
 ganization will be allowed to do so ad a permanent one will be effected at
 that time.
 There was also a meeting of the boys of the parish to take preliminary steps toward the formation of a branch of the Tierney Cadets in this city, and ! 74 boys handed In their names. The
 meeting adjourned until Thursday ! evening. June 3, at o'clock, when others will be given an opportunity to | join and form both a permanent tenn
 perance and a military organization.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
WheeImen at Windham Inn.

A sizeable delegation from the Thread City Cyclers went to Windham Wednesday evening and enjoyed one of Landlord Challenger's excellent sup pers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27

Danbury-The Daughters of the American Revolution of Mary Woes ter chapter, dedicated the new fence which encloses the old First cemetery on Wooster street Wednesday morning and at that time formally transferred 1t to the town of Danhury
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION
To Be Held in Putnam in September Assured Financial Aid by Pastors and People.

The pastors of churches in eastern Connecticut have taken kindly to the suggestion of St. Aloysius' T. A. B. society of Putnam that they make mention to their congregations of the great work the temperance organiza- ton is doing and the financial aid from this source towards defraying the expenses of the state convention which meets here in September will undoubt- edly be liberal.
 Roy Smith of Boston has been the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
Rivard sianed as Pitoher

 to reside.
 Henry A. Luther of Burlington, Vt, was in Putnam Wednesday.
 Rivard Signed as Pitcher. George Rivard of Providence has been signed as pitcher by Manager Peter Bonin of the Putnam team. Rivard will report for duty and pitch his first game for the locals on Satur- day.
 Memorial Exercises in Schools. Memorial exercises are to be held in the grades of the Israel Putnam school Friday.
 City Engineer F. Walden Wright Is making a survey of upper School street preliminary to the laying of curbing as recently considered by the common council.
 Unclaimed Letters. Letters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at the Putnam postomce: Eugene Bartholomew, James Duffy, George Duval, Francis L'Hend-eaux. G. L. Reach, John Martenson. Miss Bou- lard, Mrs. Rosmard Gilbert, Mrs. Marie Irwin, Miss Mary Maloney.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27

1915 o'clock, when the case of Water man Brown vs. the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company will come in for trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
THE UNDER PRICE SALE

now at The Boston Dry Goods Store Danielson, means big bargain prices to the customer on seasonable goods. Every department in the store pears the cut price marks.
 THE BOSTON DRY GOODS STORE
 Main St.. Danieison. 1un27d SsAnea G kesehs GGz,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
PUTNAM.

cargiIl Council to Confer Second De- aree-Petition for License Vote Re- quires 1s6 Names-Relief Corps Twentieth AnniVersary-Hannin- of May Baskets.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
pr. g. \. Jenklns speaka at storrs.

pr. E. H. Jenkins of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment station at New Haven delivered an instructive lecture to the senior class of the Con necticut Agricultural college at Storrs Wednesday on Tobacco Growing"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
DANIELS0N.

w. J. Holden Superintendent of Cot ton company's Mill-Alumni Recep- ton June 25-Brooklyn Art Club Entertains-Death of Rev. John H. MelIish.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27

LIscfheId-Town Clerk John J. Karl is making out a complete index of all the land records in the town vault. which date from 1720 to the present work he will assist Judge of Probate John T. Hubbard to index the pro- bate records, the first of which was recorded in 1744.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
Accepted Invitation to Memorial Ex-

At a special meeting of A. c. Tyler camp, U. S. w ", Wednesday even ing it was formally voted to accept the invitation of Rev w. S. Beard to at tended the First Congregations church Sunday morning at 10.45 o'clock in a body It was also voted that all com rades possible turn out Monday morn ing at o'clock and make the round of the various cemeteries with Fran cis s. Long post, G. A. R., and assist in decorating the graves of departed comrades
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
OBITUARY.
Rev. John H. MeIIish.

Rev. John H. Mellish, S4, one of the oldest Congregational ministers in Connecticut, died at his home in Day ayille. "Wednesday morning. Mr. Mel
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
WILL.MANTlC.
Mrs. Waldo F. Abbe Entertains in Honor of Mrs. Dougan and Mrs. Fitch

Mrs. Waldo F. Abbe informally en- tertained at her home in South Wind ham Wednesday afternoon ill honor of Mrs. Dougan of New York and Mrs. Willard Cady Fitch of New Haven. An enjoyable afternoon was passed by those present
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
Personals.

Moonan. Fred Lewis. Irene. May and Alfred Watts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
PLUMBING AND eAsFITTlNe.
The Vaughn Foundry Co.
 IRON CASTINGS furnished promptly. Large stock of patterns. No. II 10 25 Ferry Street jan22d
Worn Ont Plumbing

The running expenses of house are largely increased by worn-out or poor plumbing Either canses annoyance usually at the most incoIrvenient time. An estimate for rep cing such plumbing with the modern, peace Of mind kind will cost nothing, and I'll guarantee the price will be reasonable.
 J. F. T0MPKINS,
 may27d 67 West Main Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
OBITUARY.
Mrs Sonhia pemars.

Mrs. Sophia Demars died at her home, 956 Main street, Wednesday morning at the age of 6S. Mrs. Demars had been i'll for some time. She had been a resident here for more than 25 years. There survive six daughters, Della, Elizabeth, Jane, Lena, Derphine and Margaret. Her husband died some few years since. A large circle of friends will mourn her loss.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
MURRAY'S Boston c tor. @
 WILLIMANTIC, CCNR.
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 IS by Ss inch 45c
 24 by Ss inch 6sc
 27 by 54 inch seo
 30 by SO inch SIPS
 s6 by 72 inch s1.4s
 54 by 90 inch SAYS
 by feet ss.75
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Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27
TO NEW YORK N Q R WICH LINE.
Via sTONINGTON $

The water way the comfortable way of travelling.
 Steamers New Hampshire and Richard Peck-safe, staunch vessels that have every comfort and conyen- fence for the traveller.
 delightful voyage on Long Island Sound and a superb view Of the won- derful sky line and water front ct New York.
 Steamer leaves Stonington at 1i.fA D. m. week days only: due Pier 70, North River 7.45 the next morning. Fare Norwich to New York $l.75
 Write or telephone W. J. PH1LLIPS Agent. New London. Conn. octfd
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-24
BITT IS FILLED
] TO OVERLOOKING
otrsnges Arriving in Detroit We'd
nesdsy Night Couldn't Secure Rooms
and Many Tramped Streets

Not In years has such congestion
prevailed In the hotels OF Detroit as
at the present time. Many visitors
walked the streets. "Wednesday night.
vsinIy searching for accommodations
ID the city's obstetrics. but none were
TO be had. Not few crossed the nv
er 10 Windsor. and many were taken
care OF I'm this way.
This condition Is the inevitable re-
suit of Detroits popularity as con-
vention city and its lack OF enterprise
in failing 10 take advantage OF that
popularity. The need for anotncr
large hotel was never demonstrated
more forcibly than Wednesday night.
In addition TO the tourists and reg
ular transients. the city's transitoly
population Ia increased. at the pres
ent time, by hundreds OF visiting del
ogates. No less than a half dozen con
MENTIONS are now In session. The
homeopathic and the Real Estate men
have practically pre-empted the Cad
; lilac. which Is the headquarters OF
both organizations. but every Other
! hotel has It's quota Of delegates and
there Is little show for new corners
10 the town
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-24
FINEST MAYOR EVER.
Controller Doremus "Taffies" Brett
meyer Before Naval Architects.

Owing 10 the fact that the train on
which most of the eastern mem bers
OF the Society OF Naval Architects and
Marine Engineers were passengers
was two hours late. most OF the noted
delegates 10 the convention had not
arrived when the initial session was
held in the common council chamber,
Thursday morning
Francis T Bovles, president OF the
Fore River Shipbuilding Co, OF Mass
achusetts. and former rear-admiral in
the navy, was among those who lid
not arrive and so his place as prest-
dent was filed b. Frank f. Kirby.
Controller Doremus delivered a speech
OF welcome IN which he told the naval
men that Detroit boasts the most hos.
pitable and amiable mayor IN the couE-
try in the person OF Philip BreitmeyeT,
whose under-study be was for the
time in the absence OF the mayor IN
Adrian.
After a brief session. the architects
and engineers adjourned TO take the
Britannia for a ride 10 Wyandotte,
where they witnessed the launching OF
the Anchor liner "Conemaugh From
there the program calls for an inspec.
ton OF the new Livingstone channel,
luncheon being served on board the
boat
Friday morning the convention VIII
meet in the council chamber. and in
the afternoon the architects and en-
gineers will go on the L. 5. 5. Do1
Juan 10 the ST. Clair Flats. where din
ner will be served at the Old club.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-24
TELEPHONE HAS LIMITS
FOR RAILWAY DISPATCHING
But WfiI Soon Be In General Use for
Short Distance. Say Telegraph
SuperInte ndents.

That the telephone cannot as vet
replace the telegraph for long dis
lance work In railroad communication
was the opinion of the Railway Tele-
graph superintendent as expressed
in a discussion In their convention ~
the Hotal. Pontchartraln. Thursday
morning. The sentiment was as gen
eral that the telephone will soon be
the means of sending all orders with
In distance OF 100 miles.
A number OF papers OF a technical
nature we're read at the session The
association will be divided during the
coming year into eastern and western
sections TO facilitate It's work. Nearly
90 new members have been received
by the association in this convention
Thursday afternoon a special meet
ing was held TO adopt resolutions in
regard to the death of four members
who have died within the year. One
of these was I. II. Wilmington, OF the
Michigan Central. who died but a few
days ago. Election OF officers occurs
at the afternoon session.
The ladies In attendance at the con-
vention took a trolley ride 10 Nit.
Clemens in the morning and were
given an automobile ride around the
city in the afternoon, winding UP at
Belle Isle. where picnic supper is 10
be served. The men OF the convention
will adjourn from the hotel TO the ISL
and for the supper.
Friday morning the superintendent
and their wives go by special train to
Port Huron to inspect the tunnel
there, returning to Detroit on the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-24
"Father Johns" jubilee Celebrated.

The Rev. John RzaGowOlsk. pastor
or St Josafat's church. who celebrated
his silver jubilee Thursday, was pre-
scented with a fine Buick automobile
by his parishioners In honor Of the
occasion. and as an expression II
esteem IN which the priest is held by
the 500 families Of his parish. Bishop
Rhoda. auxiliary bishop OF Chicago.
was a guest OF honor, and a number
OF fellow clergymen from Detroit and
other cities were present 70 celebrate
the event A luncheon was served NJ
] O'Clock In the rectory and from s
until 3 o'clock a reception for mem
bers Of the parish will be held. In
the evening. a parade by the various
societies connected with the church.
Will take place and will be followed
by a display OF fireworks. Following
the general reception. the Young
Ladies' Sodality will give a reception
for Father John" as the priest is IA.
military known.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-24

A splendid program has been arranged
and wifi toe presented BY three artists,
including Alexander Levey. violinist.
Detroit his brother. Heniot Levey. NJ
Chicago. pianist. aud David Duggan.
also OF Chicago, tenor.
Alexander Levey is a graduate Of
the II gh School OF Music in Berlin.
where he studied under Joachim and
Halle, He was graduated In 1901, and
came TO America. playing two years
with the Metropolitan opera house
orchestra in New York. He travelled
with Madame SchumanH eink as vio-
lin soloist. and has had a large and
varied experience In concert work.
conducting and leading. During the
past year his work with the Detroit
String quartet has been no small item
In the well-mer.ted success OF that
vigorous young organization.
Heniot Leyey. the brother, has won
distinction both in this country and
in Europe as q composer and player.
and David Duggan formerly OF De-
troit but now connected with the
American Conservatory OF Music in
Chicago. Is one Of the most popular
young tenors OF the country He has
been selected as soloist for the Chi.
cagn Symphony orchestra
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-24
SAY HE'S SALOON THIEF.
Police Believe Edward Dubois Man
Who Escaped From StlllwiII's.

Who Escaped From StlllWilPs-
Edward Dubois. a fireman, giving
his address as No 4S3 Watson-st.,
was arrested. Wednesday. by Detec-
tives Reid and Good. who allege he
IL the sneak thief who entered John
Stillwill's saloon, No. Is Cadillac-sq..
and after being locked in the base
ment, escaped through grating. with
several bottles OF whisky. The de-
tectives had description of the man,
and Dubois Is said TO have been iden.
titled by Fred Brown, porter in Still
willis, who saw the alleged thief.
Joseph Beck. a McGregor mission
resident. was arrested by Patrolman
Bates on suspicion of entering the
residence of DIR. p. c. Thompson. No.
269 Nationalave. Patrolman Bates
traced the alleged burglar by foot
prints.
Frank wasikifsh, who was pinned
between the cellar door and the wall
OF Frank Goldner's residence. No. SO
Goldner-ave., was discharged from
the charge OF burglary at Judge Phel-
ans order. Wasikifsh. who was form
erly employed by the Goldners, said
he was drunk, and crawled into the
CELLAR window of the Goldner home
in quest of place to sleep. He in
sisted that he had no burglarious In
tent, and Judge Phelan ordered the
Jury to discharge him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-24
BIG HARVEST OF sPEEDERs.
Motorcycle Officer Will Hale severa
20 Court.

Sergt. John c. Staples, of the motor
cycle squad, put in a busy morning,
Thursday, swearing out warrants, In
Justice Jeffries' court, against 10
speeders. IN automobiles and on motor
cycles Wednesday night, Staples
was cruising about on Jefferson-ave.,
when r. r. Dickinson. OF No, 345 Ma
tional.ave.. and r. B Jones. Of No. 405
Stanton-ave., passed by az a 25-mile
clip. Staples chased them and had
Just taken their names, when two
more buzz bicycle sped past.
The officer chased that pair from
Russellst. 70 Lieb-st., and took their
names. which they gave as Roy Hen
ming. No. 80 Bagley-ave.. and Sam
Goldberg
Staples also swore out warrants
against Albert Fix. No. 81 Sixth,st.
a taxlcab driver. George II. Knass No.
455 Iarned-st.; Dr. G. w. Adams,
Griswold and Michigan; Alfred Beam
or. chauffeur for ". X Anderson: VI.
Hagelstein. No 1875 Euclid-aye. in
automobiles. and Frank Witler, No.
i65 Charlotte-ave., and Bert Hunter,
/ No. ll2 Fifteenth ST. taxicab drivers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-24
BOSTON COPPER
BOSTON COPPER LETTER.

reported Tor The Times by Hayden,
stone & Co: The Boston copper mar
ket ~ n trIfle more active with orders
fairly we'll distributed. lille there
have been no striking features con-
siderable Improvement ~ noted in the
demand for better class OF copper stocks.
This may be due partly IN sympathy
with the advance In New York but we
think the technical position Is much
stronger Rs n result Of recent decline.
The 4. : smelling issues are active and
firm The Amster iSues have been
prominent in the trading and show
considerable strength. Quincy on sin
gle transaction was points higher In
the miscellaneous department Am.
Telephone sold up 20 li24. a gain Of
practically one point The Am Wooden
Issues continue firm especially the pre-
ferrcd. Mass Gas Is one point lower
at 60.