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Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
25Otb ANNIVERSARY CELEBRA TON
 of the Founding Of Norwich, July 5th and 9th

that he might have to the case being tried, on the ground that Wood was tried and acquitted in the lower court before next Friday. Acting State At torney Bugbee had informed Attorney Torrey that he should request the court to call in a new jury to hear the cases against Wood and others as soon as civil business is disposed of. This in dicates that there is considerable crim- inal business in the works yet to be taken care of.
 The uncontested divorce case of George w Allen of Plainffeld vs. Ida c. Allen, that was heard last week but undecided, because the sheriff who served the papers was not present to give testimony, was finished Friday, and Judge Reed granted a decree on the ground of desertion.
 Divorce for Edith L. Crane.
 The non-contested divorce case of Edith L. Crane vs. Irving H. Crane was newt taken up, Attorney Samuel B. Harvey apearing for Mrs. Crane. The ground claimed was adultery. Mrs. Crane testified to being married Oct. P, 1899 and that her husband left her Oct. 25 1906, and did not know where he was now and had not seen him since that date. Said that he had been ar rested for forgery in Cambridge and that he had lived with another woman. A hotel register was introduced and she identified her husbands handwrit- ing, where he had put up as man and wife with someone. She claimed that she has lived at her home in Windham since being deserted. Frank w. East man, father of the witness. testified and corroborated his daughters state ments. Grace Crane of Nashua N. H., was called and testified to meeting Crane and claimed that Crane told her that he had been married but had ob- tained a divorce. He proposed and she accepted him. but they were never married, although she took his name and continued to use 1t after being de- serted by him. Said that she did not know where he is and that he had not been seen by her for a long time. She identified a picture of Crane and his handwriting in the hotel register, and said that they had lived together as man and wife. She also identified let ters that belong to Crane, but they were not read in court except by Judge Reed, and upon reading same granted the decree.
 Court adjourned until Tuesday at 1915 o'clock.
 Washburn's Show Pleases Two Good
 Audiences.
 Leon w. Washburn's dog and pony show plawed to good audiences after noon and evening in Moulton's lot Fri
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
To Hold Spring Meeting at WiiIiman-
 tic.

The spring meeting of the Connecti- cut Library association will be held at the State Normal Training school, Willimantic, on Wednesday, May 26. Following is the programme:
 Morning session, 10 o'clock-Busi- ness; he Use Made of a Village Li- brary, Miss Evelyn H. Curtis, Daniel son public library; The Library and the Farmer, Miss Edwina Whitney, Connecticut Agricultural college, ,Storrs; 1915, luncheon.
 Afternoon session, 1.30 o'clock-Cer- tain Relations Between the Public Lt- brarv and the Schools, Edward B. Sel- lew, supervising principal New H = en public schools; Relation of the Public Library to the Schools in Country Towns, Henry T. Burr, principal State Normal Training school, Willimant!c; The Art of Reading, It's Methods, Pleasures and Ultimate Ideal, Prof. Os- car Kuhns, professor of romance lan- guages. Wesleyan university.
 The association officers are: Presi- dent Andrew Keogh, Yale university; vice presidents, Helen M. Gay of New London, E. Sheppard Gordy of Derby. Emma. J. Kinney of Putnam, Mary E. Scranton of New Haven, Jennie M. Smith of Watertown, Charles S. Thay- CT of Hartford; secretary, Florence Russell, New Haven; treasurer, Alice M Emerson, Winsted.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
Various Items.

Frank F. Webb of Windham Center received a fine new three cylinder touring car Friday afternoon.
 J. H. Ross and family are planning to attend the automobile endurance contest in Hartford today.
 The Grex club of the First Congre- gational church will be addressed Sum- day noon by Admiral Swift. command ant of the Boston navy yard.
 Rev. George H. Gutterson of Bos- ton. one of the district secretaries, is to speak both morning and evening at the First Congregational church. The sub feet for the morning will be Social Reconstruction in the South" and the theme in the evening, "A Brief Glimpse of Our Neighbors Under the Flag"
 State Building and Loan Commis- sioner Corbin of New Britain was in this city Friday and looked into the af- fairs of the Willimantic Building and Loan association. Everything was found to be in fine condition, and he complimented the officers on the ex- ceutionally high standing of the organ ization.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
SUPERIOR COURT.
Short Calendar Session on Friday Assignment of Cases-New Jury to Be Summoned.

Court came in for a short calendar session at 1915 o'clock Friday morn ing. A number of civil cases that orig mated In the eastern end of the county will be tried in Putnam, the court go- ing there after finishing here Four such cases were left upon the list.
 The case of St. PauHs Episcopal church vs. the executors of the estate of Lucy J. Boardman stands assigned for trial to the jury Wednesday, May 25. A strong effort was made to have the James NJ Grant appeal from pro- bate assigned, but it was allowed to stand on the list. Morris Kaplan vs. Lorin G. Bosworth was assigned for June 1. The case of Waterman Brown vs the N. Y N. H. & H. R. R. Co. was assigned for Thursday, the 27th. The case of Lester Burnham vs. Frank H. Deming was assigned for June 1, and that of George c. Topliff. appeal from probate. to June 1, while that of Kath- crime Moore vs. Philip Moore was as- signed for June 2.
 Attorney Torrey, representing Frank Wood of Putnam, who is one of the several men charged with receiving stolen goods as the result of the bur glarizing of the Bradley residence at Pomfret, agreed to file any objection
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22

Notre Damo - Waureodu AuuSUl Game Today-The Late c. M. Greens Missing Securities Located. Miss Mae Smith is assisting at the new store of George Paris in Daniel son.
 Alvin Bibeault of the battleship Rhode Island returns to the vessel to- day (Saturday) after a stay of few days in Putnam. The Rhode Island is now at the Brooklyn navy yard.
 Mayor J. J. McGarry has received e proposal from a firm which desires to collect the oity garbage.
 Charles M. Luce of Broctton wac visitor in Putnam Friday.
 Guests of Webster Elks.
 Joseph Smith and M. M. Dwyer were at Webster Thursday evening to at- tend a social session of the lodge of Elks in that place. Worcester Elks to the number of 200 were guests of the Webster brothers. the party com ing down on a special train.
 Edmund Gagne has recently taken the examinations for candidates for the railway mall service.
 Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Smith have re- turned from a stay in Providence. Four in Senior Class at Notre Dame. Arrangements are being made at the academy of Notre Dame in this city for the annual commencement exer- cises. class of four young ladies will be graduated.
 Son Named as Administrator.
 James A. Sheppard of Woodstock has been named as administrator of the estate of his father. who died re- gently in Woodstock and was for many years a resident of Putnam.
 Wauregan to Play Andems.
 Wauregan plays the Andems in North Grosvenordale today and as 1t is the only league game in this sec ton the fans from Putnam are plan ming to attend.
 Rev. H. B. Goodsell will remain as pastor of the Baptist church at Wood stock for another year.
 The contractors who are doing the work at Pomfret preliminary to build ing a bridge over the railroad to elim- mate grade crossing are about ready to commence work on the foundations.
 Circus Day Today.
 Today Saturday. will he circus day in Putnam and young and old will have their first look of the season at the knights of the sawdust ring. Camp of Spanish War Soldiers Opens
 with 1e Members.
 Camp Alfred w. Merriam. No. IS, United Spanish War Veterans. held a
 Continued on Page Three.)
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22

. Attorney Arthur G. Bill has been reelected president of the Mercan- tile Finance company of New York. Mrs. Joseph Farron is i'll at her home on Mechanic street. e.
 Elected Adjutant.
 Postmaster Charles A. Potter has been elected adjutant of McGregor pest, U. A. R., to fill the vacancy caus- ed by the recent death of Sylvanus Woodward.
 Members of Board of Relief.
 James A. Nichols. Damase Boulias and B. C.. Hopkins have been named as the members of the borough board of relief for the ensuing year.
 Miss Grace Spaulding was leader of the meeting of the ladies home mis- sionary society of the Methodist church held with Mrs. R. s. Cushman Friday afternoon.
 Lectured at Moosup.
 Rev. Rennetts c. Miller of the In- ternational Reform bureau, who is making his headquarters in DanieIson, gave a lecture on Oliver Wendell Holmes in the Methodist church at Moosup Friday evening.
 Barbers Organize Ball Team.
 Local barbers are organizing a ball team to play games with other crafts and tradesmen in Danielson during the coming months.
 Plans for Children's Night.
 Arrangements will be made for Chil- dren's night June IA, at a meeting of Killingly Juvenile grange this (Satur- day) afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22

watchman has been an easier man to avoid than he would be with the street lights burning until dawn The bus iress men are aware of this fact and expense.
 A great c.amor for better protection went up after the robbery of the Church store a few months ago, but nothing came of 1t. Now the all- night street light service plan has been advanced as a protection and convenience for all citizens in all parts of the borough. The matter will be up for consideration next Friday night at the special borough meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
KILLED BY BLOW OF BAT.
Pathetic Death of Arthur Burroughs
 at Central Falls.

There were many expressions of sympathy Friday for MT. and Mrs. Fred Burroughs of Central Falls, R. l., in the loss of their son. Arthur, who was killed Thursday in that city by an accidental blow from a bat while playing baseball. The boy is well remembered in Danielson, from where his parents moved to Central Falls.
 Octoroons Make a Hit.
 Hills Octoroons, a merry company of colored people, were at the Phoenix theater Friday evening, presenting a lively combination minstrel and vaude- vile entertainment. Their songs and dances made a hit.
 Borough Interests.
 Rev. J. G. Fawcett will occupy the pulpit at the Congregational church Tn Brooklyn Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs Earle A. Young of Bridgeport are spending the weekend with relatives in Danielson. MT. Young, who is in the railway mail service as a clerk, is soon to remove fl om Bridgeport to Winsted. His run is between the two cities mentioned over a. section of the Western divis- ion. ,,
 James Kent of Elmville, Fred La rocque of Worcester, Edward McDer- mott. Thomas Dunlevy, Louis Lagne, John Winslow, Bernard Simmons and John Weaver will make up the mem bership of a party that will leave Danielson this Saturday. evening for StoningtOn. Sunday morning they will go fishing off Watch Hill in a power boat. The trip is similar to others trat members of the party have en- joyed in past seasons.
 The executive committee of the Kill ingly high school alumni association will probably meet Monday evening to make arrangements for the annual reception to be given to the graduat- ing class.
 The cottage being erected by Charles $. Francis on the northwest shore of Alexander's lake is being rapidly com A food and candy sale was held in the vestry of the Congregational church Friday.
 Attended Harvard Alumni Meeting.
 Dr. H. L. Hammond of Dayville has been in Boston. attending the annual meeting of the Harvard alumni.
 Unclaimed Letters.
 Letters addressed as follows are un- claimed at the Danielson postofflce: Miss Frances D. Hay, Adelard Gtrard, Lavocal Jetty, Alfred Demieux, Oliva Lemieux, George Mossus.
 Mrs. Ellen M. Cooper is visiting in Providence.
 Delegate to Firemen's Convention.
 Walter I. Chase has been elected delegate and William A. Graves al- ternate from Pioneer hose company to tho convention of the state firemen's s association a5 New London August TO- Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
Personals.

FGTSonaiSs
 Mrs. T. R. Parker was Hartford visitor Friday.
 Mrs. John Carlsen and daughter are visiting in New Haven for a few days. Miss Emma c. Moison returned Fri day from brief trip to Canadian cities.
 Mrs. c. c. Case and children are spending a week with Mrs. F. L. Case in Andover
 MT. and Mrs. F. L. Hrulburt have returned to SOmers after spending a few days in this city, which they GO annually.
 Robert Carney and daughter of New York, formerly of this citv were in town Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Frank P. Roman.
 MT. and Mrs. John Dougan of New York, who have rented the Mrs. G. K. Mason residence on North street for the summer have arrived in town and taken possession.
 Many friends of MT. and Mrs Sam uel L. Birmingham are receiving pos tai cards from then from the Yosemite Valley, where they are enjoying camp life with party.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
Donnybrook Being Worked Out.

Donnybrook, the stallion, that will race County Beater at the Horseshoe Park track. the proceeds to go to St. Joseph's hospital, is being worked out in 2.50 that is considered good time at this season of the year for a half mile track. The fast steppers at the famed mile course at Readville are not doing much better, as the best time there so far is only 2.35, which would not be a bit better than Donnybrook's time on the local two-lap oval.
 Driver Clytus Martin is becoming more and more enthusiastic over the possibilities of the much talked of race and is not backward in saying that he will turn all corners of the course with Donnybrook at such a fast clip as to make horsemen in this section of the county sit up and take notice
 County Beater, owned by John Cur ran. has many admirers, but l.. N. Dondero's horse is beginning to cause comment even in some of County Beat CTS former strongholds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22

at Crystal Lake hotel this Saturday. afternoon.
 Mrs. Robert Quinley has been visit ing relatives in Bennington, Vt.
 Encouraging reports are received from Mrs. Eliza Keefe, who IS III in a Springfield hospital
 The interior of the Congregational church is being painted
 An addition is being built on the Sidaway house on High street.
 The date of the high school com mencement exercises this year will be June 11th.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
RaYmond B. Baker.

haymono b. Baker.
 Raymond B., the infant son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph B. Baker of 99 Elm street, died early Friday morning of bronchial pneumonia.
 Joseph S. Taylor.
 The funeral of Joseph S. Taylor was held Friday afternoon at o'clock from his home on West Main street. Rev. R. D. Hatch, rector of St. Paul's Epis- copal church, officiated. Burial was In the Willimantio cemetery.
 Mrs. Frank P. Roman.
 The funeral of Mrs Frank P. Roman was held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph's church and was largely attended. Rev. John J. Flemming cele : brated the requiem mass. Mrs. Thomas Mills of Springfield, Mass, formerly Miss Rose Roman of this city, rendered a solo very effectively as did Miss Agnes R. O'Neil and William HUssey Of this city. The bearers were Thomas and Owen Roman of Hartford, Thomas Owens, Frank Rafferty, William Mar tin of Willimantic and William F. Rafferty of Putnam. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Henry B. Knapp.
 The funeral of Henry B. Knapp was held at the church in North Windham Friday afternoon at o'clock and was one of the largest in the village in a long time. Rev. Walter E. Lanphear, pastor of the Congregational church at Mansfield Center, was the officiating clergyman. Burial was in the ceme- tery at North Windham. Funeral Di- rectors Fillmore & Shepard of this city were in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION
To Close Stores on Clerks Holiday Will Celebrate Opening of South Coventrv Trolley Line.

The Willimantic Business Mems as- sociation received twenty seven appli- cations for membership at its special meeting Thursday night.
 The association voted to grant the petition of the Willimantic Clerks Protective association to have the stores closed all day on Wednesday, Aug. IS, for the clerks annual out ing.
 It was also voted to cooperate with the Board of Trade in planning for a celebration at the time of the opening of the Willimantic-So Coventry trolley line.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
WOmen'S Coats

Many fashionable styles are here to select from. Elegantly, stylish gar ments at a reasonable price.
 Tan Coats of covert, $8.s5 to s1O.0O. Black Coats of broadcloth or Pan- anna, $500 to S10.00.
 Embroidered Silk Coats. length Ss inches, $10.00.
 Black Lace Coats, s1s.5o.
 Silk Coats of taffeta, s1OoO, s12.Oo, s15.00.
 Full Length, Semi-httlng, Cloth of Gold Coats, S12.50, s20.00.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

M. E. Sullivan of Willimantic spent Friday in town.
 The Grand Army has definitely de- cided to observe Saturday, the 29th, as Memorial day. The stores, banks, schools, etc, will close Monday the 31st.
 w. J. Bowler will entertain Stafford Springs and Rockville newspaper man
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
VISIT sToRRs.
Appropriations Committee and Other: Inspect State Agricultural College.

Inspect State Agricultural College.
 There was a gathering of representa- tive men of the state at the Connecti- a visit of the appropriations commit tee and other members of the general assembly was made to the institution.
 Sixteen automobiles were required to transport the visitors and the Willi- mantle men who accompanied them to the college.
 Senator Charles A. Gates, Repre- sentative D. P. Dunn and Representa- tive Guilford Smith were on hand and welcomed the visitors and with the aid of E. P. Chesbro the legislators were assigned to cars and started for StOrrs.
 In all there were sixty visitors from cut of town and with those from this city and Mansfield who joined the par ty at the college there were seventy present when dinner was served in the college dining hall.
 As soon as the entire party had reached the college they were taken over the buildings and around the farm and shown the many interesting agricultural experiments beir~ con- ducted there. The students of the col lege, who are members of the military company. which is under the direction of the United States government, were called out, with the band, and gave an interesting drill for the benefit of the visitors. The company made fine appearance.
 Before the visitors sat down to din ner at 12 o'clock they had been shown all the points of interest excepting the dairy and poultry departments, and these were visited in the afternoon.
 After dinner about a dozen of the visitors returned here and took the 3 o'clock trains for home and the ma jority of the others left on the 4.O7 express. All expressed themselves as well pleased with the institution.
 Representative Guilford Smith, with Senator Blakesley, senate chairman, and Representative Chamberlain, house chairman, and other members of the appropriations committee, left the col lege early coming to this city and visiting St. Joseph's hospital.
 A few of the visitors remained in Willimantic until the o'clock train.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
ays. Admiral swift is commandant

days Admiral Swift is commandant of the Boston navy yard.
 A half hundred school children from Greeneville were in this city Friday morning and took the g o'clock train westbound for Hartford, where they spent the day in sightseeing at the cap- itol particularly The joyous party was in charge of Principal Hobson of the Greeneville school.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
ALL-NIeHT LIGHTS
Desired by Majority of Citizens and
 Taxpayers.

The plan for an all-night street light service has received the endorsement of the majority of the business men of Danielson and practically all of the signers of the petition relative to the matter are taxpayers. Danielson has been an easy mark for the crooks to work during the hours after midnight when the lights are shut off. No lights and no police make the picking easy and a great combination in favor of the lawless and they have not failed tO take advantage of it on numerous occasions. Danielson's lone night
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
WILLIMANTlC.

fNSS S~thGAS Odtt 8tSGSUA " 6CBdffSEt
 Property Owner Against Wlndham
 Manufacturing Company.
 Suit has been brought against the Windham Manufacturing company in June by Sarah Kingsley of Lebanon, who owns s strip of meadow land along the Ten Mile river. The complaint all leges that her land has been damaged by the company overfiowing it. Six hundred dollars is the amount sought and the case is returnable to the su- perior court in New London county on the first Tuesday in June. It is al- legged by the complainant that the com pany has within six years increased the height of the dam in this city bv the use of flashboards so that the water was caused to flow back over her land and thereby damaging same. Papers in the case were served Friday morn ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
ST. JEAN SOCIETY
To Hold Memorial Services for Thir.
 teen Deceased Members.

The Societe St. Jean Baptiste will held their annual memorial services Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The society will form in line outside the hall, in the Keystone bull ling, and es- CCrted by St. James band will march tc St. James cemetery where the services are to be conducted. Rev. U. C.. Bellerose of Wauregan will prob ehly deliver the address. There are thirteen members of the local organ ization buried in St. JaPz~s cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
FUN NERAL.
James O'connelI.

The body of James O'ConneH, who died in Webster, was brought to Dan ielson Friday morning for burial in St. James cemetery. Mir. O'Connell was at one time a resident of Day
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

day There was no parade, and the younger element was much disappoint- ed. The show was a good clean ex- hibitlon and made hit in the even ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
OLD FOLKS CONCERT

Given in Town Hall for Benefit of
 Y. M. c. A.
 An Old Folks concert for the ben eft of the r. M. c. A. was put on in the town hall Friday evening and was attended and enjoyed by a large gath ering of friends of the organization. Nearly sixty people composed the cast and all of the numbers, many of them lorg familiar were finely given.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
WOmen'S Suits Reduced in Price

Beautifully Tailored Woolen Gowns of many fabrics and eolorings, a stock which comprises styles most favored this season, now offered at prices far below real worth.
 Suits which range in value from S15.00 to S27.00, choose today at s10.00, $i4.50, s16.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22
Health and NigOs'

Mss Edna BuckIer, Prominent
 Young Lady 0i Hume, H., Praises
 Dufiy's Pure Malt Whiskey for
 Restoring Her te Health and
 vluor After Being Very Weak
 and "Run Down'-Shc Recom-
 mends tito All in Need of a Tonic
 StlmuIant That Makes the Old
 Young and the Young Energetic
 and Vigorous.
 Miss Buckler recently wrote: 'T was very weak and run down, had no life or energy, was very much in need of something that would tone up my system and enrich my blood. On the advice of friends I began talk ing Dufy's Pure Malt Whiskey, and it immediately put new life into me. I feel wonderfully better, and would advise any one needing a tonic stim-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22

Vsrnon-Dogs so badly injured a deer Sunday that 1t will probably have to be killed to save it suffering. The deer was first seen by Mrs. Rufus Chapman 1t having come into her ward. Dogs chased it and the deer ran into a swamp, where it got stuck in the mud and was then attacked by four dogs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22

Have you tried OUT Special Chocolate Cream Drops at I0c a pounds
 THE } KEYSTONE STORES, DanleIson Putnam MOOsup may3d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-22

Admiral Swift in Town.
 Admiral Swift arrived in the city Friday evening and will be the guest of MT. and Mrs. c. R. UtIey for a few