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Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
A CLOSE CALL.
Horses Killed by Liehtnins-Their
 Driver Stunned.

Driver Stunned.
 Thomas Francis, brother of Charles s. Francis of Danielson, was near to death in the furious electrical storm that swept over Newington, where he is a resident, Saturday. A pair of horses hitched to a cultivator over which MT. Francis was bending to make an adjustment were struck by lightning and instantly killed He was felled to the ground in semi conscious condition and was unable to leave the field for his home for some time. He had not wholly recovered from the shock on Monday.
 Going to New Haven.
 Capt. A. P. Woodward. O.O.. Sergt. Ira Warren, Corporal Withey and Post Ordnance Sergt. Frank Young will go to New Haven Friday to participate in of various military organizations of the state.
 Auto Drivers Ignore Law.
 Twenty two automobiles in success sion were noted to pass through Main street Sunday afternoon without their drivers sounding the legally required warning at cross or fntersecting streets. This is a violation of the automobile laws that Coroner Arthur G. Bill specifically mentioned a few days ago when talking about the au- tomobile accident at Willimantic that resulted in the death of the Latta boy.
 About the Borough.
 The weather of the past few days has had the usual effect of driving city dwellers to their hot weather re- sorts in the country and during the past week the arrivals of New York CTS at Brooklyn and other attractive sections in Windham county has in crease
 Members of the senior class of XIII ingly high school are sending out in- vitations to the class day exercises
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

that are to be held in the Town hall on Thursday afternoon of this week.
 Rev. Virgil w. Blackman. pastor of the Congregational church at South Killing1y, has received calls to three other churches during the past few weeks.
 Many interested in the formation of a camp of the Sons of Veterans will be present at the meeting to be held in G. A. R. hall this (Tuesday) evening to talk over plans for such an organiZa- ton. A number in Danielson are eligi- ble for membership.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Mir and Mrs. Peter Brooks of Pas saic, N. J., are guests at MT. and Mrs. w. H. Bennetts.
 Pet Dogs Poisoned.
 The indignation of the residents in the borough has been aroused by the work of some dog poisoner. During the last two weeks eight dogs have been poisoned. All but two died. some of them almost instantly. Maurice Alexander Desjardines, Mrs. Philip Kahn and the Barre family are among those whose dogs were poisoned. Dr. Frank Coles saved Mrs Kahn's dog by hard work. Leo, Miss May Canes pet dog, was high prized animal and of extraordinary intelligence, a gen. eral favorfte and pet with everyone, been taught remarkable tricks. f
 At WiIIin,antic Memorial Service.
 Edward M Barrett, l.. x. Kinney, William Johnstone and William Rob- ertson were in Willimantic Sunday, att tending the K of F. memorial sery1ee-
 Mrs R. M. Brown and -Mrs. -F-xC. Whiting have returned from, a week spent in Providence.
 Irving Madden and Miss Clara Baker were guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. John Fitzgerald.
 William LHeureux and Ernest Saunders spent Sunday in Hartford. L'Heureux. attending the graduation exercises of Trinity college.
 Rev. and Mrs. G. D. Stanley have had as their guests MT. and Mrs. F. w. Atkins and Mrs. Vine Leighton of Lynn.
 The Jewett City Dental Farlors in the Finn block will be open every
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Coal Contract Awarded.

The bids for the towns supply of coal for the ensuing year were opened Monday morning at 10 o'clock Four bids were submitted. The contract was awarded to George s. Elliott His figures were $6.72 per gross ton for egg coal and SSH per gross ton for chest nut. The contract calls for 160 tons of egg and 40 tons of chestnut
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Millions Increase.

The New England Navigation com pany Of Connecticut filed with the secretary of state this week a certifi- cate of increase of capital stock from SAP, ,0OO. QUO to S52. 100000 by the addi- tion of 100000 shares of the par value of $100 each.
 The certificate of Incorporation of the Central Sancristobal Incorporation of Greenwich was also filed. It will control 4 sugar plantation in Porto Rico. The capital authorized is s1, ,000- 900 and it will begin business with s3.00O. The incorporators are John P. Walsh, Edward M. James and Edward J. Ryan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
ROSE DISPLAY.
An Exceedingly Beautiful Exhibit at the Wood Homestead, New Haven.

A floral display of rare beauty and excellence Is made by A. Felton Wood of 235 Main street, West Haven MT. rieties of roses with many kinds of peonies, and many other flowers. There are between 200 and 300 roses in bloom and the spectacle is a beau tiful one. There are rare specimens of ramblens, red and pink, with one bush n pure, yellow. Visitors from out of town come to the Wood homestead to see the sight.
 The homestead is the oldest in town and has been in the Woods family for nearly 250 years.-New Haven Jour uaI-COurier
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Mrs. Challenger served one of their ex- cellent repasts that was greatly relish ed by all present. The class had as guests nearly all the members of the faculty.
 Harold Wyman was postmaster and was apt and witty. The student speak CTS were Virginia Sharpe, Mildred members of the faculty spoke: Prin- cipaI J. J. Maddox A. R. Manchester, Miss Clara M. Dfbble and w. E. Fay.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Norris Prize Award.

Thursday morning at 9.15 the public presentation of the Norris prize for excellence in composition will be made in Town hall. The prize will be given to the student who renders the best original essay on "A Plan for the Im- provement of Wi1limantic." This is becoming to be recognized feature of commencement week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
P. H. S. BANQUET
To Be Held at Congregational Church
 This Evening.

The annual banquet of the Putnam High School association is to be held in the Congregational church this (Tuesday) evening. It is expected that from 100 to 15o will be present The list of speakers gives promise Of very interesting post-prandial exercises. The banquet will be the first event of commen cement week.
 Bar Harbor Express Opens Season.
 The Bar Harbor expresses went back into service for the summer on Mon day night Both the north and south bound trains make stops at Putnam, but at such an early morning hour that they will become familiar sights to but few Putnam people.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
EARLY CLOSING.
Project to End Business at 6 O'Clock
 Four Nights Week.

An effort is to be made to have the business men of Danfelson agree to close their stores on Tuesday, We'd nesday. Thursday and Friday evenings at o'clock during July and August, a policy adopted in other years with out serious if any loss of trade. As a hot weather proposition such a plan is looked upon with general favor, but to make it a working success about every man who has & store is needed as a party to the agreement.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

notable for their beauty and superior make
 Night Gowns. elaborately trimmed from soc to $500.
 Long Princess Slips. lace and ham b1rg trimmed. price $2-0O to $6.50.
 Long White Skirts in lawn and czmbrsc, from 50c to s1-50.
 Drawers or fine nainsook or cam bric. lace or embroidery trimmed, from ssc to ss.50.
 Corset Covers in dainty styles in uazlsook. lawn or caxnbric, beautifully trimmed with lace. hamburg and rib bons. at 121zc to s2.25.
 Chenises in cambric or nainsook lace trimmed and embroidered soc to
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
WILLIMANTIC
What Is Goinq On Tonight.

Special Meeting of Automobile Club of Willimantfc. .. WilHmantie Business Mems Associa- tfon.
 Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at the Opera House.
 Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple
 Court FAbre, No. 3495, Independent Order Roresters.
 Willimantie Council, No. 723, Royal Arcanum.
 Willimantic Woman's Club.
 Francis S. Long Post, No. 90, G. A. R.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

dence. Both the colored boys have
 been implicated in breaking and en- tering case at Manchester, and are at present out on probation. William H. Bliss of Columbia, a Su-
 pervisor of schools for the state board Of education, was in Willimantic on business Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
MURRAY'S BOSTON STORE
 WlLLlMANTlc, CONN.
Notion Sale

This Is the last week of our Notion Sale, and there are still many good bargains Thousands of little things that you need in every day life. and you generally have to pay full price.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Personals.

P. s. Hills was in Hartford Monday.
 Miss Mary Rose Blanchette spent Monday in Hartford.
 Attorney Charles L. Torrey of Put nam was in WiIIimantic Monday.
 Mrs. James H. Robinson of Main street is entertaining her sister, Mrs. w. H. White, of Torrington.
 Miss Minnie Myers of the Jerusalem district left Wednesday for two weeks visit in Brooklyn, N. Y. She ac- companied by her brother, Leon Myers
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

"A SPECIAL LOT OF NIGHT GOWNS. nicely made and beautifully trimmed with lace and hamburg. with lov neck and short sleeves, the regular price was 75c s1-Oe and s1.ss. now re- d1ced to Soc. T5c and S1.oo.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Property Transfer.

The transfer of Ephrem Monasts property on Meadow street to Domi- stipulated was filed for record at the office of the town clerk Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
Personals.
MYSTIC
Death of Mrs. Levi Watrous-Mrs. Daniel Frink's Funeral-Joy Rider Wrecks Ministers Automobile.

Mrs. Adele MoselIe Watrous, widow of Levi Watrous, died Monday morn ing at the home of her son, Fred Wat rous, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Watrous was born in Agawam, Conn.,, May s, 1884, the daughter of Palmer and Desire Gallup. She has resided here many years and has made many friends. She leaves two sons. Fred Watrous of this place and Clifford Watrous of East Hampton, Conn. a sister, Mrs. Samuel Edgecomb of this place. and a brother. Mozart Gallup of Sandusky, O.
 Funeral of Mrs. Daniel Frink.
 The funeral of Sophia Maine Brink, who died on Saturday was held from her home Monday afternoon at two o'clock and was largely attended. Mrs. Brink was the widow of Daniel Frink and was s9 years of age. Rev. c. T. Adams, pastor Of the Baptist church. cff1ciated at the funeral serv- ices. Burial was in Elm Grove cem- etery. Mrs. Frink is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Timothy Whipple of Mystic, and two grandsons. Byron Frink of Norwich John Ripley of Stonington and a granddaughter, Mrs. Ida Batty of Groton. For many years she resided in North Stonington.
 Damage Done by Joy Rider.
 The automobile of the Rev. M. M Reed, pastor of the M. F.. church. came
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Tuesday and Friday evening from 6.3O to 8 pm.. also Sundays 9.30 8. m. 10 12 noon, beginning June 2i. 1910. All work guaranteed. Artificial plates, crown and bridge work a speciality. Painless extraction. Teeth extracted free when plates are ordered. pr. George A. Boon. proprietor, will per- sonally perform all onerations=adN.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

COOL SHIRT WAISTS for the Sum mer Girl The first hot day brought out in the trim. inviting, beautifully, cool Lawn Waist. woven in all fancy eo4ors- Prices from s1.oo to S5.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
To Discuss Plans for Fourth.

At a special meeting of the Wind ham Athletic club in the club rooms on Main street this evening plans for Fourth of July will be discussed and other matters of interest brought up
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
D. A. R. Outing.

The annual June outing of Anne Wood Elderkin chapter D. A. R., will be held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Addison Kingsbury at South Coventry. The trip will be made by trolley.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

POSTAL CARD ALBUMS and POSTAL CARDS Fancy Postal Gard Albums with beautiful Morocco cover, others with fancy cover, large size. will hold as many as 1000 cards, prices from 25c to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Foley's Kidney Remedy may be giv- en to children with admirable results f It does away with bed wetting and is also recommended for use after measles and scarlet fever. Lee & Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Preventics-those Candy Cold Cure Tablcts-will satisfy and quickly check all colds and the. Grip. Try them once and see! 4S-25c. Sold by Lee & Os- good.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
s2,5oo FIRE LOSS.
House of Asa R. Scranton at South Woodstock Burned to the Ground.


 A fire Of uncertain origin which started in the upper part of the build ing destroyed the two story dwelling house of Asa R. Scranton at South Woodstock Monday afternoon. Only a bucket brigade was available to fight the fire and while the members did good work their efforts could not over come the headway the blaze had gain ed and the house burned to the ground. The loss is estimated at from $2,500 to $3,000.
 A call was sent to this city for aid from the department, but because of the distance and of the little that the firemen could do after they got to Woodstock, where there is no hydrant service, no men or apparatus were sent over.
 Noted Here and There.
 Such slight damage as was caused in Putnam by the storm of Saturday that played havoc in many towns in cleared by Monday Telephone lines were affected to some extent, but not much so as in hard thunderstorms that have gone before.
 The thirty-fifth annual commence ment exercises at the Academy of Notre Dame will be held today (Tues- day). The usual careful preparation has been made for the event and the exercises are sure to be interesting and entertaining.
 B. J. HouIihan of the Putnam Com mercial school played with the Falls team Of the City league in his home town of Norwich Sunday, getting a three base hit and making a spectacu- lar one-hand catch during the game
 The local union, B. T. L., is arrang- ing to hold their seventh annual clam bake at Old KiIlingly pond during July.
 The Keep off the Grass" rule Is to be enforced at the local railroad sta ton, that is, if a fence will help any. No more tramping across the grass over the flowers and on the nameplate of the city. shaped in immaculate white copblestones
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
DEAD AT s4.
Isaac N. Fairbrother.

At noon Monday the sudden death of Isaac Newton Fairbrother occurred at his home on Water street of heart failure and old age being the cause. MT Fairbrother was around the house. and on Sunday went out. He was Stonington's oldest resident and on his 94th birthday received many congrat- uIations from his friends here. He was born April 3, 1916. in New York. the son of Betsy Bliss and William Fair brother. He leaves two sons. both of Stonington, Lorenzo D., with whom he has made his home, and William H. Fairbrother. There are several grand children. The deceased has resided here since 1871.
 Personals.
 MT. and Mrs. w. F. Miller of Terre Haute, Ind. are guests of Mir. and Mrs. l.. D. Fairbrother.
 William Robinson and family of Trumbull street leave town this week for a visit in NeWburg, N. Y.
 Mrs Robert McKenney left town on Monday for New York and will sail on the steamer Mauretania Wednesday for Ireland.
 Master Harry Bottom has fully re- covered from his injuries received re- gently, caused by an explosion of wit riol, and is out.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF HAM MoCKS, beautifully woven in all fancy colors- Prices from $1-00 to $500 each
 FINE HAMMOCK PILLOWS at 25c each
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

A Job for Teddy. Whats the matter with getting MT. Theodore Roosevelt to manage the Giants ?-N. Y Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

EXTENSION WINDOW SCREENS 1sx34 at 25c; 24xs4 at acc; zsx41 st 49c-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Seniors Banquet at the Inn.
 The class of 1910, Windham High school. held it's banquet at Windham inn Monday evening. Landlord and
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

The total school and college enrol ment in this country in 1908 was 19.- 57o,2S2
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
PUT NAM

Anthony Blum May Not Be Able to Appear in Court-Farewell to SaIva- ton Army Captain-Seranton House Burned-Commencem at Notre Dame Academy.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Interesting Season m Prospect,
 What between MT. Roosevelt flying machines and the Fourth of July prize fight. the summer season grows eX- ceedingly liVely.-N. Y. Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

Gladness comes with better under standing of the transient nature of the many physical ills which vanish be fore proper efforts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts-rightly directed and assisted by the pleasant laxative rem edy Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna.
 It's bepeficial effects are due to the fact that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without facilitating the organs on which it acts. To get its beneficial effects all ways buy the genuine manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
JEWETT CITY

Eight Dogs Poisoned Within Fort night-Local K. of p. Representa' tives Attend WilIimantie Memoria Exercises.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

MILE. BEAUFEGARD has the latest styles in millinery. At- tend her opening on March 24. 25 and 26
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21

ASK TO sEE THE Souvenir China plates that we are giving with one pound of our special brand of teas. They are beauties. O, ]. BLANCHARD. Jewett City.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-09
ESTABRooK is MASTER.
Appointed by Court In Matter Of Davie
Suits.

Boston, Dec. George w. Estabrook
was appointed master by Judge Pierce
in the equity session Of the superior
court yesterday, in the matter Of the
consolidated suits Of William H. Jack
son, the Federal Trust company and
Baker, Ayling & company against Rob
ert f. Davie, the missing boy banker, z
and Others.
The hearings will begin soon,
Jackson seeks to recover various Sc
cur;ties that he alleges he deposited with
Davie He especially desires an account
ing as to 1000 shares Of American News
company stock which he alleges Dayie
wrongfully pledged with the Federal
Trust company TO secure loan made
BY the company TO Dayie for $4,000.
Baker. Ayling & Co., sue for an ac-
counting for $4,000 and seek to reach
Davies interest in the 070 shares Of
the American News company
Goods which a deputy sheriff seized
at the Brookline apartments formerly
occupied BY Davie viii be auctoned at
Roxbury storage warehouse on Mon
day The goods include library, brio
a-brae, eurios, clothing, pictures and
photographs, including some Of President
Taft and Harry Lauder, the Sotch
comedian.
Lauder gave Dayie $4,000 to invest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-09
GOVERNMENT WINS
ONLY ONE POINT
In Its Suit Against Coal Carrying Rail
roads and Coal Companies for
Conspiracy.

Philadelphia, Dee. 9.--The United
States circuit court for the eastern dis.
trict of Pennsylvania yesterday decided
that there is no general conspiracy
among the anthracite coal carrying rail.
roads or coal companies to restrain trade
or commerce, or to commonplace the trade
or to maintain certain prices. II de-
cided, however, that the Temple Iron
company is a combination of anthracite
coal carrying railroads In violation Of the
Sherman antitrust law and granted the
prayer Of the government for an injunc-
ton restraining that corporation from
continuing in violation of the act.
The sum and substance of the decision
is that the government wins only one
Of several points, that in the Temple
Iron company case, and that the de-
PENDANTS viii not be compelled to change
the present prices of coal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-09
CHANGE IN
THE BRITISH ELECTIONS
Liberals Hold Lead They Had In Last
Observation-Disclosures Make a
Net Gain of Only Two
Seats.

London. Dec at the close last
night Of the polling in the general cleo
tons the standing Of the parties was
as follows;
Government coalition, liberals, l47,
laborites %, nationalist As, Independent
nationalists 6, total 226
0pposition unionists 1913.
The fifth day Of the elections ended
with the parties still running neck and
neck and with the prospect that they
will come under the wire in almost pre-
cisely the same relative position they
held at the start Returns had been re.
ceived up to midnight from the voting
for 4l9 members, and the result is q
unionist gain Of two seats in that num-
Der over those held by that party in the
last parliament.
This amazing result is as unprecedent-
ed in English history as it is embar-
RAISING to politicians Of all factions
Both parties predicted great gains, but
are now convinced that the new house
Of commons win be practically identi-
cal with the old
The conservatives argue that Premier
Asquith bid for a sweeping endorsement
from the country and has not obtained
it; therefore he cannot be justified in
fastening upon the nation such radical
changes as home rule and the disarm-
ing Of the house OF lords. The coalition
lists insist that the voters by returning
them to power endorse their policies and
direct them to carry out their program
in its entirety.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-09

of channels over a silk lining, with tn
initials burned in the leather; a Tobacco
pouch made OF a tiny slipper, gilded
and with silk bag fastened around j
that will draw up.
hat slicker made Of oval velvet
flannel, six by four inches, with rib
bon band to slip the hand through.
Card case, cigar case, and bill case
made of leather with monogram toole,
or burnt in.
dress shirt case, made in shape 0
an envelope, with monogram or initial
travelling case with pockets for ties
shirts, collars and cuffs.
A memorandum tablet to hang at TIN
side Of mans desk, using postcard bacl
and bebe ribbon for pencil.
A folding scarfpin case, lined with I
scrap of ribbon and having a ribbon tapl
across the center stitched in section
for the pins.
A mufller, which requires u yard blacl
silk, u yard gray silk (for liningl, ans
five cents worth OF cotton batting. Cp
curved piece from the long edge Oh
one side to fit the neck
For the boy in college, college pill
low or shaving pad in the college colors
fountain pen holder, made OF ooz,
leather; a scrap book for college souye
Mrs such as programs, announcements
etc; q racquet case.
A coat hanger having small paddet
cushion at either end to keep the sleeves
in good shape
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-09

been superb, and his policy has been
broadly liberal, with none of the com
promising and dickering which caused
his predecessors downfall Canalejas
has made it abundantly clear that while
he accepts the understanding with the
Conservatives, which is necessary for the
working of his administration, he will
hear OF no compromise concerning his
program, but is determined to carry
through the reforms to which he and
his party are pledged without any fur
Their delay. As the program is a very
far-reaching one, the announcement has
had the effect of cutting away the
ground from under the feet of the Re
publican Socialist coalition, the reforms
demanded by the latter being adopted by
the government, including the much
needed settlement of the relations of the
church and state in Spain.