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Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
NORWICH DEATH RATE
 BELOW THE AVERAGE.
Number During August Was 3a, With
 Eight in Public Institutions.

According to the monthly bulletin of the state board of health by mortality reports received there were 1,468 deaths during the month of August. This was 57 more than in July and 61 more than in August of last year, and 52 less than the average number of deaths durlng August for the five years preceding.
 The death rate was I'll for the large towns, for the small towns 15.7, and for the whole state 16.S. The deaths re- ported from infectious diseases were 1S4. being 12.5 per cent, of the total mortality.
 In Norwich there were 3S deaths, rep resenting a death rate of 15.6 per thou sand, Il of which were under years of age or 2S.9 per cent. of the total mortality. Deaths resulted from the following diseases: Diseases of nervous system 6, diarrhoea 5, heart disease 3, accidents or violence 2, diphtheria, ty- phoId fever, nnalarian fever, consu1np- ton, pneumonia, 1 each, and 10 from all other diseases. There were eight deaths in public institutions here. 9 in New London and 3 in Windham. There were 22 marriages here in July with 16 in New London, 10 in Windham, in Putnam, in Stonington.
 There were 35 deaths inn New Lon- don last month, 14 in Groton, II in Killingly in Plainfieldd, 13 in Put nam, 10 in Stonington and "A Tn Wind ham. Norwich had 31 birts in July, New London 34, Grotos IS, K1lngly Is, Planfeld 16, Putnam 19, Stonngton IF and Windham 20.
 Norwich has had few cases of infec- tious diseases, although there have been two each of diphtheria, typhoid fever and consumption during the month.
 Health officers reports showed New London had in August three cases of measles one eac hof diphtheria, ty- phoid and consumption. aWterford had three cases of typhoid fever, Old Saybrook one. Ledyard and Colches- ter had each two cases of measles, whooping .cought was epidemic in Montville; there were five cases in Groton borough, four in Clinton, five in East Lyme. three in Essex, two in Jewett City borough, one in West brook No. contagious or infectious diseases were found in Bozrah, Gris- wold, Franklin, Groton, Lebanon, Lis bon. Lyme, North Stonington. Old Lyme, Salem, Saybrook, Sprague, Stonington borough or Voluntown. The health officers of Preston and Chester forgot to make reports.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
ORGAN FUND FOR
 MT. CALVARY CHURCH
Musical nEtertainment Given for Its
 Benefit.

A successful musical entertainment given to start a fund for an organ for the Mt. Calvary Baptist church, had a large attendance Thursday evening at the church, realizing a good amount as the initial sum for the organ fund. A meritorious programme was given consisting of vocal and instrumental numbers, readings and recitations which were generously applauded.
 Among the numbers given, the con- tributions of Professor Theodore Drury of boston were rendered in finished style and well cultivated voice and were loudly applauded. A quartette in farm costume was a hit as given by Profes- sor William H. Geery, Charles Hall, Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Louise Coblyn Another quartette number, Professor Phundo Basso, was well given by Professor Geary, Frank Carter, Miss Mary Simons and Miss A. Frances Scott. The accompanies for the even ing were Miss Clara Woodward and Professor Drury.
 In the course of brief remarks Rev D. W. Cannon, the pastor, commended the choir for successfully carrying on the entertainment and promised great CT effectiveness in the church work when the organ shall have been se- cured.
 The following was the programmes: Piano solo, Prof. Drury: chorus, Wake, Wake; Paper on Music. Mrs. Louise Coblyn; duet, Master Walker and Miss Ada Simons; recitation, Mrs. M. Ger trude Cannon; violin solo, John W. Smith; solo, Miss Irene Chinn: reading Miss Blanch Dennis; solo, Miss Mary Simons; quartette, The Farmer, Nor wich Star quartette; solo with violin obligato, Prof. Theo. Drury; reading Miss Idella Scott; piano solo, Miss Ma ry Marshall; tenor solo, Frank Carter; recitation, Miss M. L. Cole; remarks, Rev. D. w. Cannon; bass solo, Prof W. H. Geary; duet. MT. and Mrs Frank Carter; quartette, Prof. Phunde Basso; chorus.
 Clam chowder, ice cream and cake were served in the Sunday school room after the entertainment
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
Incidents in Society

Lloyd c. Buckingham left on Thurs day tor a trip by water to Norfolk. Virginia
 Mrs. Frank A. Roath and Miss Alice Stephens of Pinehurst have returned from a weeks visit in Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Dana Colt of Broadway have returned to town from their cottage at Eastern Point.
 MT. and Mrs. c. Leslie Hopkins and sons have returned from a recent visit in Hyannis and Plymouth, Mass.
 Mrs. Jean Porter Rudd and family are changing their residence from Washington place to AT Washington street.
 Miss Elizabeth M. Trumbull of Per kins avenue returned on Thursday from a months stay at Mt Desert island, Maine.
 MT. and Mrs. William A. Norton have opened their house on Broadway after spending the summer at their cottage at Eastern. Point.
 Miss Eliza W. Avery and Miss Phebe H. Brewster have returned from a weeks stay at Plymouth, Mass, where they attended the Mayflower congress as delegates from the Con- necticut society.
 Mrs. William A. Slater has announc- ed the engagement of her daughter, Eleanor Slater, to MT. Boris de Struye. attache of the Russian embassv at Washington. The marriage is to be in Paris, probably in December.
 MT. and Mrs. Slater and their daugh- ter have been spending the summer at their country seat, WElowbrook, Beverly. also abroad. Miss Slater made her. debut winter before last. Mir. de Struve belongs to a very fine old Russian family. He is clever and gives promise of a brilliant diplo- matic career.-Boston Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
SHOT BIG HEN HAWK.
Joseph Cummings Made Early Morn ing Capture at Gardner Lake-Get- ting Bass and Duck.

On Thursday Joseph Cummings sent to town a large hen hawk which he had shot in the early morning of the day previous as the bird was about to swoop down upon a flock of hens in the dooryard of the cottage where a party of young people are staying at Gardner Lake. The bird is a handsome specimen and measures five feet five inches from tip to tip.
 The quartette of which MT. Cum mings is member is having fine luck at the lake, havingalanded several fine bass and while there have seen several ducks. From the glowing accounts of the pleasure at the lake the friends of the young men would not be sur prised if they purchased a bungalow in the vicinity of the lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
EIeHTY-sEVENTH BIRTHDAY
Celebrated by Mrs. Harriet Maynard of Rochester, N. YY at Daughters Home.


 Mrs. Harriet Maynard of Rochester, N. T., who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Ledger of Laurel Hill, was given delightful party Thurs day evening in celebration of her eighty-seventh birthday. Those pres ent were Mrs. Charles Pierce and daughter of Allyns Point, Mrs Warren Boyd and daughter of Norwich Town, Miss ollie Ketchum of Auburn, N. r., Mrs. Charles Winchester of River ace- nue. Mir. and Mrs. Floyd H. Ledger and Mr. and Mrs. George Dolan of Laurel Hil. After an enjoyable lunch had been served, Mrs. Maynard enter tained her guests by interesting sto- ries of pioneer days in her native state, New York.
 She is in good health and took a spirited interest in the birthday gifts of flowers, fruit. etc, which she re- ceiveds with the sincere congratula- tions Of relatives and friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
Taking Turns Playing Detective.

Alfred Benfer is a detective at taehed to the Harlem branch bureau. He saw George A. Marsden in the Lenox avenue district enter the hall ways of several apartment houses and scrutinize the names on letter boxes. He entered No. 129 West 142d street and remained over an hour. Benfer followed when he came out.
 What do you mean by annoying me-" demanded Warden. I'm a de- tective attached to the West 142d street station. I don't like your looks, and I'm going to take you up there. Come along"
 "Oh, all right" answered Benfer, If you insist, I'll go with you"
 The two walked north two blocks.
 Now you wait here moment" di- rected Marsden. I've got to go in this building"
 Benfer laid a detaining hand upon his arm.
 Just a moment" he said. Now you just let me play the cop"
 Then the make-believe detective found himself a prisoner.-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
Had AduItsratsd Bay Rum.

Antonio E. Comforto of New Ha- ven was fined ten dollars and costs on two counts of offering for sale and selling adulterated bay rum on June 3 in New Haven. Deputy Dairy Com missioners Cruttenden of this city and Potter testified that they went to the mans place and secured three sam ples of bay rum.
 Dr. Street, the Connecticut agri- cultural experiment station chemist. testified that he had examined one of the samples and found it to contain 55 per cent of wood alcohol, favored with bay oil and a few other unknown: ingredients
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
HsiIe Club Classes

Begins Monday evening, Sept. 10th, as follows, for week ending Sept. 18th;
 Monday, Sept goth. 7.45-Shirt waist class. Miss Be- land.
 745-Gymnasium class. Miss Me- Kay.
 Tuesday, Sept. Fist. 7.45-Embroidery class. Miss Rich- ards.
 745-Dancing class. Mir. James Hol- land.
 Wednesday, Sept. 22d. 7.45-Chorals class. Instruction in part singing by Miss Mary E. Rogers.
 Thursday, Sept. 22d. 8 o'clock-Social evening. Miss Mary E Richards, Dire actress.
 Friday, Sept. 18th. 7.45-Advanced dancing class. MT. James Holland.
 Saturday, Sept 26th. to p. m.-Social afternoons Miss Richards.
 Fee for instruction in each class, 10 cents lesson. Dancing classes limited to 20 couples. Millinery, Tailoring, Dressmakine classes will begin later.
 G. S. BENJAMIN, sept17d Directress.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Fall and Winter Work Started with
 Meeting at Mrs. Thayer's.

The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary circle of the First Baptist church began it's fall and winter work Wednesday afternoon holding the first meeting with Mrs. William T. Thayer of West Main street.
 The meeting was opened by the pres ident, Mrs. William Gilchrist, reading the 46th Psalm and offering prayer. The hymn, Lord Divine was sung. A business meeting was held. Among the reports approved was that of a mis- sionary barrel being packed by the circle.
 Following the business meeting Mrs. Thayer gave an interesting report of Missionary Day. held at the conference in Northfleld, which was attended by Mrs. Thayer
 The talk was greatly enjoyed The meeting closed by repeating the Lords Prayer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
Painting of Old Town Mill.

The New London County Historical society will have on exhibition Friday afternoon. when the annual meeting is to be held at the society's home, the Shaw mansion in Bank street. New Lcl'Gon. an oil painting of the old town m',l and it's surroundings as they ap- pesret in 1850 This painting Is the work of IT Loweth of this city, former " or New London. and was painted some years ago with the idea that it would be purchased by the city of New London to be hung in one of its public buildings
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
AT BROADWAY THEATER.
The White squaw.

The White Squaw, a story of Ca- nadian backwoods life, was given at the Broadway theater on Thursday evening to small audience. The company of seven people gave a pres- entation of the play which from the applause and curtain calls brought pleasure to the audience.
 John Gillow as the trader and Ed mond Carew as the trapper carried their parts in a manner which showed their ability, while Della Clark and Grace Cahill as the white squaw and her sister, were well cast for their respective roles. The four acts took place within the wigwam and ,tepee of the Indians in the Canadian forest. The other members of the company gave good support.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
Fire in Thames Street House.

Shortly before 10 o'clock Thursday night a still alarm to the West Main street station called out Chemical con- pany No 2 for a fire in the Clark house at No. 51-53 Thames street. The fire was on the third floor in an apartment occupied by an Italian fam fly and had been caused by the ex- table and scorching the wall of the room. The firemen quickly put it out with water secured on the premises
 The fire caused great excitement in the neighborhood. which turned out a regular babel of agitated foreigners.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
RESISTING THE CONTRACTOR.
Walls of the Universalist Church Re- fuse to Fall in Sections-Pigeons Greatly Disturbed.

The pulling down of the Main street front corner of the Universalist church was an interesting sight which att tracted a considerable sidewalk audi ence late Thursday afternoon. Con- tractor Williams had a force of men with a block and tackle hauling on the coumn of blick, which proved a stiff and solid mass, resisting all efforts to bring it down all in one piece.
 The wire cable was given a num- Der of different holds, and finally se- lareg section, cleaning off the Main street wall up to the front wall of the building, which is all that is now standing. While the work was in progress the pigeons which roost there clung to their accustomed places, even lighting on parts of the section that was about to topple over.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
Central Athletic Club.

The regular monthly meeting of the Central Athletic club was held on Stead building. An encouraging re- port was rendered on the first of the whist series and it was decided to continue in giving these two each month. Baseball matters were under discussion and other athletic plans for the fall and winter season. which will furnish attractions for. the mem hers
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
WOmen'S Wear
 Ali Prices That Are AStOniShingIy Low.

Women's Medium Weight Coats. fine black Panamas and broadcloths and a few coverts. sizes ss, Ss and 70. values $15.OO to sis.ss-eIosins out price seo5.
 Small lot of Women's Dress skirts in solid colors, Bengallnes. etc.. values $s.5o-wFiiIe they last S5.ss. Children's Medium Weight Coats. suit able for early Fall wear. sizes 8 to 10 years. in variety of styles. value s5.50-ehoiee S3.5o. Childrens Dresses, 6, and 10-year sizes. fine wash materials, values up to S3.4s-ehoiee S15o
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
New Coat Sweaters
 Every Woman Needs a
 Good Sweater,

And should include one in her ward
 robe. They are the handiest garments for all the year round for walking, automobilins and every day wear. We have just received a fine new line of Women's Fall Sweaters, the very lat-
 est styles, long eeat effect and regular length, made of the best yarn. in va- rious eolors--priees $2.25 up to sfo.ss.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
STORE
 ANNOUNCEMENT

We take pleasure in again announc- ing to the public of Norwich and vioiu- ity that Mir. John Peters of Boston and constsntinoPIe, who is very well known to our patrons will be here next week, and he promises to show you the largest, handsonest and most complete collection of Oriental Rugs every brought here.
 This, together with the fact that Mir. Peters handles only Rugs of suaran- teed excellence, should make this an event of more than usual interest to all lovers of beautiful Oriental Art.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
OPENS NEW FIELD IN DIVORCE.
Bridgeport Man Wants Divorced Wife E,ioined from Living With Another Man.

A suit which may create a new line of litigation has been filed by c. R. Mack, business man of Bridgeport, asking .h4t an injunction be issued preventing Florine F. Camtagil from living with his wife, who was divorced from MT Mack.
 Mir Mack also asks that the divorce which was granted in Petalnma, Cal,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

in 1901. be declared null and void on the grounds that hfs wife could not secure a legal residence in California, as the wife's domicile must be in the same state as that of her husband.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

Abraham Handelman of Bridgeport is spending several days with local relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
Addino Features to the Show.

If MT Taft would take Secretary Ballinger and Chief Forester Pinchot along with him on his western trip he would have an additional drawing card--Ne% xarh World
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
BONNIE BARN WON AGAIN.
Took the 2.35 Trot or Pace at River head, L. Ig in Easy Style on Thurs day.

On Thursday evening word was re- ceived here from Thomas F. Burns that his horse Bonnie Bairn had won the 3.25 trot or pace, purse $4OO. in Riverhead, l.. l., on Thursday after noon. On Tuesday the horse won out in the three minute class.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
Runnina Neck and Neok.

Running Neck and Neck.
 The Ohio paper which declares that From L. Johnson is the worst reform humbug that draws breath is putting 1t a little strong. Robert Marion La Toilette iss still breathing.-Kansas City JournaE
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
SELLING FAKE MEDICINE.
Young Men Have Been Doing Big Business Here With Germans Elixir.

During the past two weeks two young men have been doing big bus mess throughout the city selling Cor mans Elixir, which, according to their story. was a bitter tonic and good for about anything imaginable. The rep resented that it's price at drug stores was one dollar bottle, but they were selling it for 25 cents a bottle, and thereby caught many people. They also represented that the Broadway pharmacy handled the elixir, which is false as no such medicine is known.
 People who have tried the stuff soon became convinced that it had no virtue and a number of complaints have been made to the police and many inquiries at the drug store. The fellows have evidently left town. It is said that the so-called tonic is no more than burnt sugar and water. The medicine is put up. according to the label. by the German Remedy Go. of Providence and Toronto.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

Roy Phillips left Monday to spend his vacation with friends in Boston and Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

James Johnson of Washingto street.
 Mrs. Annie Dean of Norwich is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. K. Sparks, on Pearl street. Mystic
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

Miss Bertha Leavitt of New Ha- ven is the guest of MT. and Mrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

Mrs. A. H. Maine of Groton visited in Norwich on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
Halle Club
The Club will be open all day Saturday, Sept. 18th, for members wishing to bring friends tO see the newly arranged rooms.

Sunday, Sept. 1eth. Afternoon Tea. Music to p. m. For club members only.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
Bad Blood

l.'s coming the time of year when you should look after your blood-eet it into condition to properly warm and nourish your body during the coming winter months.
 Looking after it is simply taking a treatment of "sMITH's" Pure Blood. It is specially valuable for blood in low or impure condition. Give Pure Blood trial and you'll be fully satis- fled with the way in which it renovatss the blood and rebuiIds your entire sys- tenn.
 Price $1.00.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
ALL HORSES DIE

No other form of property insur- snce is sure of being a loss. GET YOUR HORSE INSURED be- fore it dies from sUNSTRokE.
 E. G. RAWsoN, Gen. Ast.
 227 Main St., Norwich, Conn. ,Phones-Ofiee 55s: house s54-2 jun2%
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

Mrs. William Ledger, who has been at the Bungalow, Ocean beach, dur ing the season, has returned to her home on Bentley avenue, Laurel Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
PERSONAL

G. B. Herrick of Norwich visited in Mystic Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

Connecticut hunters are somewhat uncertain over the changes in the new game laws and are waiting to have the law explained before taking out licenses. The new license, which has been raised from $110 to SIPS, gives the hunter only three months privileges, as it expires on January 1, and while some have the impress sion that no provision has been made to cover next years hunting, others think that another license must be taken out January to enjoy the priv ileges of the sport during 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

There were a number of Hebrew lisitors in town for the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

Michael Murphy of %aftville is spending few days in PhESdelphia to see the series of games between the Detroit and Philadelphia Ameri- can league hines.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17
0lle Rullfti,t.
VARIOUS MATTERS

Norwich, Friday, Sept. 17, 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

Seba Aver Dean, S5 widow of Am son Dean, who died Wednesday at the home of her son-in-law, w. H. Hodgerny of Springfield was born in Franklin She leaves a son, Harris Dean of Oroville, Cal, sister, Mrs. Emily Mallory of Niantic, and two brothers, Clinton Ladd of Springfield and Leonard Ladd of Putnam. The body will be taken to Groton for bur- ial
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

September visitors to Mohegan park ind much to admire and interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

G. s. BENJAMIN, sept17d Directress.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

An association is being formed com posed of the secretaries of the poultry associations in the various towns and cities of Connecticut. The object of this association is to make dates so the various poultry shows in the state will not conflict A meeting of the association will be held in New Haven next month
Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-17

Beginning today the Piaut- Gladden. Go. will have a special clearance sale of over 2,500 copies of sheet music and books at cut prices.-adv.
The National tribune., 1909-07-15
VETERANS AT THE ST. CLOUD COLONY.
More Interesting Letters From Comrades Who Made Summer
Trip to Florida.

the world con tains all that is necessary
for the proper development of plant
| life. 1t is mans business to supply
what is lacking. The newcomer in
Florida needs only to observe what his
enterprising and successful neighbor is
doing
1 was glad to find that the st. Cloud
Colony Company has practical agri-
culturist and horticulturist and soil ex-
pert already on hand to assist settlers
with advice and suggestions. 1 under
stand, too, that an effort is being made
to secure the location OF United States
Department of Agriculture Experiment
Farm at st. Cloud, and nothing will be
spared to assist settlers in avoiding mis-
takes. Northern methods will not do in
all things, and SO one needs only to
adapt themselves to new conditions
conditions that are far more favorable
to general success than anywhere in
the North.
1 saw SO many evidences of the kind
lineSS of nature in the production OF
food, SO much needed in the cities and
towns of the North. that 1 pc. cred
over existing conditions. When we know
that millions of people in this country
are not getting what they need to prop
erly nourish and sustain them, that
children by the thousands are growing
up weakiings to become a burden to
themselves, a menace to society, to fill
almshouses, jails and prisons, because
of lack of proper nourishment in youth,
the possibilities of this Southern coun-
try, where food can be had for the
merest labor, and air and water are
untainted, appeals to me. / wish 1 could
bring home this fact with lightning en-
ergy to those now standing helpless and
dependent all over our otherwise fair
land. The &c. Q. D." signals are going
out from the maintop masts of many
thousands of family crafts in all parts
of the United States 1 wish I had the
air attuned with vibrations bearing the
good news that there is room in Florida
for many of them, with comforts and
blessings. 1 appreciate the many oosra-
cles in the way of bringing about the
desired change, and wish l knew how
the problem could be solved.-James
K. Penfield, Delhi, N. Y