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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-09-13

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-09-13
Hebron.

Thanks in general to all who so kindly
sent us the birthday cards, and to Broth
er Ramsdell in particular.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
YANTIC HAPPENINGS.
Handcar Struck by eight-WiIIian
 Irwin Taken to the Hospital.

Frank Pierson has left the employ of the Yantic Woolen company and is located in Waterbury.
 William Irwin, who has been seri- ously i'll for the past wek, was taken to the Backus hospital Friday in the ambulance.
 Fishermen on Yantic cove Wednes- day caught several fine pickereI and dace.
 cent visitors of friends in Hanover.
 Martin Burns, Sr. recently fell and broke two ribs.
 Vernon Hazard of Scotland spent Wednesday here.
 Seymour Stoddard and F. H. Tracy spent Tuesday in Scotland.
 George Schlough of Waltham who is spending a few months here with his grandfather. has entered the Van tic school.
 Miss Mary Barber of Middletown has been spending this week at her homo here on account of several cases of different contagious diseases breaking g out in her school
 Winslow T. Williams has not sold West Farms to the state for a sani- tarium as has been previously stated
 Carl D. Sevin recently secured handsome black muskrat. He has se- cured several lately. but this is the first jet black one he has ever caugh ht
 Through freight due here about D. m. struck the handcar on the Central Vermont road Friday and smashed it to pieces. None of the handcar crew were hurt.
 Messrs. Sisson and Rogers of Nor wich caught a fine string of pickerel in the Yantic river Thursday the largest being a two pound pickerel.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
WEDDING.
Perkins Blackstone.

It being generally understood that 1 they were to be married in the spring. there was much surprise on Friday when the wedding of Miss Justine Blackstone, daughter of Mrs. Grace w. Blackstone, and Edmund Webster Per kfns, son of Attorney and Mrs. Donald G- Perkins, was solemnized at Christ Episcopal church at 3.15 o'clock the change of plans having been quietly made. There were in attendance only members of the immediate families. Rev. Nelson Poe Carey, rector of the church, performed the ceremony the bride being given away by her aunt. Mrs. F. $. Camp, in the absence of her mother, who is travelling in Eu- rope, being at present fin Rome Miss Margaret White was maid of honor and Allyn L. Brown best man.
 The bride made charming appear ance in a gown of white meteor crepe trimmed with duchess lace. She wore a veil caught up with orange blossoms The maid of honor's gown was of yellow satin and she wore large black hat She carried pale pink roses.
 Following the ceremony there was reception at the home of Mrs. F. s. Camp in Broadway, to which many friends had been bidden under the be- lief that it was simply a birthday re- eeption. Great was the surprise when 1t was learned that it was also a we'd ding reception and the occasion proved a merry one.
 MT. and Mrs. Perkins left on the o'clock train for their wedding trip of two weeks and upon their return will reside for the present with the groom's parents in Broad street.
 The church was handsomely decor ated by Geduldig and there were also handsome decorations at Mrs. Camps.
 Present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Chappell. Mrs Rob- ert Chappell and Frank Chappell of New London, Mrs. Hammer of New Haven, Mrs. Alfred Mcclure of Con cord, N. H.. and Gilbert Perkins of Lawrence, Mass.
 Both MT. and Mrs. Perkins are prominent young people here, the bride being one of the leaders in the younger social set and a member of one of the city's oldest representative families The groom is junior mem Der of the law firm of Brown & Per kins. being a graduate of the Free Academy in the class of 1899 and of the Harvard Law school in 1908. He located in Philadelphia, where he started the practice of his profession. where he remained several years be- fore returning here. He is a mem Der of the Norwich Roque and Tennis club and the Chelsea Boat club and one of the rising young lawyers of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Father Mathew.
Open House.

F. MolI and H. F. Burdiclx. 5 c. H. Whaley and F. Clish. ... 4 s. $. Alofsin and M Schwartz. 3 G. H. Stanton and H. Bruckner. 3 B. Mikolasi and H. Simpson. w 2
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
BOYS CLOTHING

At 3ec-Boys' KnickerboclSers and
 Knee Trousers, value 60c. At e5c-Boys' Corduroy and Wsol
 Knickerbockers, value $12b. At $2.e5-Boys' Two piece Suits, in
 black and mixtures, odd sizes,
 value $450 and S5.50. At S1.1e-Boys' Overcoats and Reef
 CTS. sizes to 8, value $25o At S2.1e-Boys' Overcoats and Reef
 CTS, sizes to 12. value F4.oO' At $3.1e-Boys' Overcoats and Reef
 CTS. sizes to 8, value S6.OO. At Ss.1e-Boys' Auto Collar Overcoats.
 odd sizes. value $500, At S4.5o-Boys' Reefers, sizes to 6,
 value $7.50.
 At sse-Girls' White Tams. value s5c. At s5c-Boys' and Girls Gray Coat
 Sweaters, value Sl.25. At $1.e5-W -Women's Coat Sweaters, in
 white, gray and cardinal value
 S2.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
PRESENTED GOLD HEADED CANE
James Henderson, Old Time Scotch Resident Given . Surprise by His Friends On his Seventy Fifth Birth day Anniversary.

The arrangements in the hands Of Elmer D. Kinsman. Archibald Mitchell, 4th, Reid Mcintyre and Prof. James White were capitally carried out, the party of sixteen men with their wives and lady friends meeting in the ad- joining house and proceeding in body to MT Henderson's. A feature of the programme carried out there was the presentation of a handsome ebony gold-headed cane, which was accom- panied with a poem to Uncle Jim.' composed and read by Elmer D. kins- man. Alexander Shaw of Jewett City sent "a beautiful carnations with his good wishes.
 Professor White at the piano, and two violins, made an orchestra which Gelino of Lowell, Mass, a sister of Professor White. was heard in finely rendered Scotch songs.
 All the necessary supplies for an elaborate banquet were brought by the party, and this was carried out in true Scotch form, with John MacDougall as the capable toastmaster- Those who responded to his call made this part of the evening thoroughly enjoyable. Dancing concluded the festivities.
 Hardly any resident of Greeneville is better known than MT. Henderson, as he has been a resident there for about ffty-nine years, coming with his par entS from Scotland when he was a lad of about Is. He was born at Penicuik, near Edinburgh He retired from ac- tive business about ten years ago, but before that had been employed at the Chelsea paper mill for many years as a machinist. He is especially well known in this city for his musical ability, as he has sung in practically every church in town, and in the gath erings with his Scotch friends his fine tenor voice has always been at their service and has been heard with en- joyment on many occasions. MT. Hen derson is a widower, his wife having passed away about twenty one years Henderson, and has another son, D. G. Henderson, who is a singer in Europe, being located at present in Milan, Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
LOCAL scoTcHMEN
 WILL CELEBRATE
Birthday Anniversary of Robert Burns Will Be Observed at Wauregan on Tuesday Evening.

The local committee named by the Scotchmen of the city-H. D. Mitchell, Reid Mcintyre and James Hollin-- have completed the arrangements for the celebration of the 151st birthday anniversary of Robert Burns at the Wauregan house, January 25.
 Hon. c. P. McCIelIand of Dobbs Fer ry, N. Y, state senator from Westches- ter county. will be the chief speaker, and Piper Mckay of the Gordon High flanders will be there in full costume to lead the procession to the dining room- He is a resident of this city. The par ty will march around the dining room before being seated, the piper playing until all are seated. During the ban quet Tubbs' orchestra will play Scotch airs.
 national pudding, the haggis, will be brought in, preceded by the piper, and Mir. Lindsey will make a brief address on the haggis before it is served.
 John McDougald will be the toast master and will give a brief talk on the poets life after which Hon. c. P. McClelland will be introduced
 Mayor Lippitt will speak on The Land We Live In, and Currie Gilmour on The Land We Left. Robert Mo- CleIlan will dance the highland fling in costume, and there will be violin se- lections by Raymond Eldred, with vo- cal numbers by Hugh Kinder, Arthur BIackledge, John McDOulga1d and Archibald P McDongald. A number from out of town are expected, and 1t is believed about 15O will be present.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Annual Supper and Election of Good Will Bible Class at Congregational Chureh-Reports Show Prosperous Condition-Locai Mention.

The members of the Good Will Bi- ble class. with their wives and friends, numbering about 50 in all, held their annual class supper and business meeting, followed by a social hour, in the parlors of the Greeneville Con gregational church Friday evening.
 The evening began with the sup per, served under the direction of Clifton H. Hobson, chairman of the entertainment committee capably as sisted by Charles E. Grover. Charles Moody, F. s. Brown and Paul Zahn. The following menu was enjoyed:
 Tomato Soup
 EscaIloped Oysters
 Cold Boiled Ham Potato Salad
 Rolls Coffee.
 Banana Salad
 Ice Cream Cake
 Rev. Charles H Ricketts presided at the business session which follow ed the supper, and the various re- ports showed the activities of the class during the year past There is a balance in the treasury. The follow ing officers were elected: President, Paul Zahn; vice president. William c. Semple: secretary, Charles E. Grover; teacher, Rev. c. H. Ricketts; chairman of committees, devotional Rev. c. H. RickettS; entertainment, c. H. Hob son; visiting committee, F. S. Brown; .IH6nDefSnlps LeSSlnS BauOIOWy ana re- lception, John Ringland.
 In the matter of attendance. the secretary's report was especially pleasing. The average attendance for the year was Is, the lowest month being August, when there were II perfect and the highest October. when there were IS regular attendants for the five Sundays in the month. The average attendance for the present month of January thus far is 23, which is considered particularly good. Three members were perfect in attendance for the year, John Moodv Archibald Gilchrist and Rev. c. H. Ricketts.
 The evening was pleasingly closed with an informal entertainment. Er- nest E. Smith gave a talk on The Price of Victory, referring to the trials that fall to all reformers, from the Spartans and Romans down to the down to the present time- Songs were sung by Messrs- Alexander, Fer guson and Gay, and there were reel tations by c. E. Grover and Miss Fan nie Grover.
 Because of the storm, the members of the St. Andrews parish societies, who are to participate in the mock trial at Preston City, did not make the trip out. the trial holding over one day.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Connecticut Patents.

Official list of patents granted by the United States patent office to citi- Zens of Connecticut in the weekly issue dated Tuesday, Jan. IS, 1910: Edward B. Allen and J. c. Ringe Bridgeport
 Bjorkland; Hartford -refilIable bot tie; Joseph BounoiI Bridgeport, sash lock: George W. Donning, Stamford
 paper retaining device: Hubert c
 Hart, UnionVille. knife; George M
 Hubbard, New Haven, buckle; Harvey Hubbel. Bridgeport, insulating chain for pull switches: George II. IsbeH
 Hotchkissyille, scissors or shears Frank l.. Lathrop. Walling gford, ball bearing for traverse rings and the like Lars M Mochau. Burnside. automatic door fastener; James F. MolIoy, West Haven. buckle; Harry Clubhouse, Dan- bury. car replaeer; William L. Pani- screw: Charles c. Perkins, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
occUM AND VERSAILLES
Many Attend Benefit Whist-Post- Ponement of Exercises at Methodist Episcopal Church.

The benefit midWinter whist given in Occum hall by St. Joseph's society on Tuesday evening. was well attended in spite of the snow storm
 The rededication exercises which to have been held tomorrow. the 23d. at the Versailles NJ E- church. have been postponed on account of the de- lay caused by the breaking of several pews while in transit.
 The men of the Versailles M E. church have their plans nearly com pleted for giving their supper. Will lam Kinder, chairman of the finance committee, and George w. Allen, have the arrangements in charge.
 Carpenters are rushing work on the new school building
 Grading around the building is be- ing carried on under the direction of E. P. Baldwin. Filling material is be- ing secured from the large bank on the property of the Totoket Mfg. Co.
 Sarah F.. Thomas is assisting in the office of the Totol<et Mfg. Co.
 John Richards & Son have secured their ice crop, 16-inch ice, being har- vested.
 Mrs C. w. Perkins has recently been the guest of Wauregan and Dan- ielson friends
 c. H. Sengman has been confined to the house by a severe cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Norwich Vaudeville Trio.

4 Norwich trio with ambitions for the vaudeville stage were given d pro- fessiOnal tryout at the Auditorium on Friday evening. being given 8 place on the bill, and they had a house. full of friends who were attracted to see their efforts. Howard, Mason and Cabral in a coon scinging and danc- ing act, were the performers, and they won a convincing amount of applause tha showed how well pleased their friends were with their turn. Their strong hit was in the team dancing of Howard and Mason, winning suc- cession of curtain calls, while the solo, Roses Bring Dreams of You, by Miss Cabral, showed a voice of pleasing quality and made an attractive num- Der in the time occupied by the trio.
 Central Viilage.-Lucy Webb Hayes circle, Ladies of the G. A. R.. held it's installation of officers Friday evening in Barber's hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
HOSiery--UnderWear

At 3c-Women's Fast Black Stocking Feet-at Sc a pair. Eo Women's Fast Black. Full Seam O% less, Cotton Hosiery, at 6c a pair. (Only two pairs to a euH- tomer.) At 15e-Infants' Sllk Heel and Toe Cashmere Hosiery, black. white and colors, second quality of 2be goods. At 25e-Women's Fleeey-lined Hos iery, hemmed and ribbed top TT our regular S71Rc Hosiery At f7o-Infants' Ribbed Vests. all sizes at 17c each 8 for soc, regular price 25c. At 17c-An odd lot of Misses Bleecy- lined. Ribbed Vests-at l7c each, for soc, value 25c. At 1ee-Womens Fleecy-lined Ribbed Vests and Pants, winter weight, value 25c. At 89c-Women's Ribbed Combination Suits, in regular and extra large sizes, regular price $l0o At $1.2e-Women' Natural Wool Rib bed Combination Suits, regular price $1.5O.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
STURTEVANT HOUSE
 WAS SET AFIRE.
Second Blaze Discovered There Short Iy Before 4 O'Clock, But Was Quick Iy Put Out-Mattress Had Been Liqhted

Shortly before o'clock Friday morning Chemical Go. No. l was again called to the A. P. Sturtevant house, in Washington street, where it was been pulled into the middle of the room in the basement of the ell and set afire. On it was a chair and a picture frame, but the mattress had much burned, despite the fact that it was made of excelsior. No oil was used in making the fire, it is thought, as none could be smelled.
 Mrs. German was awakened by the smoke from this fire and again made a hurried trip to the home of Frank H. Smith. the owner. He was informed of the fact that there was anothr fire and telephoned Chemical No. l, and they were soon there. The fire was quickly put out this time, and Chief Stanton was informed of the facts and at once went to the house and be- gan an investigation, as well as re- porting the matter to Chief Murphy.
 The mattress belonged to the GeVers Emily, as did the furniture piled thereon, but it was all in a room not was caretaker of the place and had his rent for acting as caretaker. He had no insurance on his furniture. There were four in that household, and they of the main building On Friday Mir. Gevers moved his goods from the building.
 Chief Stanton stated on Friday evening that the matter would be thoroughly investigated, and the state fire marshal will be furnished the facts in the matter. There was little or no damage from the second fire
 MT Germans loss will be from wa ter and smoke only, as none of his property except what was in a back room was damaged. He had insur- ance to the amount of S300-
 Because of the fine work of the fire men, Mrs. Amanda B. SDaulding has given a liberal sum to Chief Stanton for the firemen's fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Robert EiIson.

The remains of Mrs. Robert F'iIson Friday noon, services having been con- ducted in the WaItham Congreg gational church by the Rev Mir. Page on Thurs day. Burial was in Yantic cemetery, where a committaI service was read. Friends acted as bearers.
 Mrs. Filson died Tuesday after a weeks Hines swith pneumonia. She was born in Green Bush, Ont, 69 years ago, her maiden name being Margaret $. McBerney. About forty years ago she lived in Greeneville. For many years she had resided in Waltham- She is survived by a son, Fred A. Filson of WalthaTn, and a daughter, Mrs Eliza beth M. Roome of Waltham, a. brother, Jams McBerney, and a sister, Agnes Welch of Brighton, Ont.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
NORWICH TOWN
Miss Rudd Writes from BerIin-Local Guests at Groton Silver Wedding.

Miss Margaret B. Rudd writes from Berlin, Germany:
 'rhe Branderburg Gate is at the head of the famous street called Unter den Linden About a mile from the gate is the emperor's palace, which he and his family are just now occupying. They spend much of the year in Pots daln
 We went there yesterday and saw the old palace Sans Souci where Fred erick the Great lived most of his life. His roonfs and library are left as he had the4E the books are mostly French. \ Voltaire spent much time there and one room is called Voltaire's s room"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

For indigestion and all stomach trou- bles take Foley's Orino Laxative It Is the natural remedy for indigestion,d ,dys- pepsia. heartburn. bad breath, sick headache, torpid liver, biliousness and habitual constipation. Foley's Orino Laxative sweetens the stomach and breath. and tones up the entire ali- mentary system. Lee & OsgOod Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

movable contact for electric switches; Johann G. Peterson, Hartford, electric lamp socket; Francis H. Richards, Hartford, machine for making type bars (four patents); Wilbur L. Shep- ard, Elmwood, apparatus for treating and utilizing peat fuel; Charles H. Thomas, New Britain, pin tumbler lock; John H. Trumbull. Plainville, electric fuse holder; Henry G. Voight, New Britain. lock and latch.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

For New England: Rain in south and rain or snow in north portion Satur- day; colder; Sunday unsettled; brisk and high southeast winds, shifting to northwest, Saturday night.
 Predictions from the New York Her ald: On Saturday overcast weather will prevail, preceded by rain, with fresh southwesterly to northweSterly winds. and slowly falling temperatures, and on Sunday fair and slightly colder weather.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar. a. IT, oV oV-I1 Iz III. ..- -.-..+-r.. ID oV-Uo ?. m... Az Z9-93 Highest AS, lowest 30.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Friday: Rain; brisk south and west winds.
 Fridays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
BORN.

BORN.
 GsREENWOOD-AIn White Rock R. l., Jan. IS, 1910, son to Mir. and Mrs John Greenwood
 FORST ER-In Toledo O.. Jan. II, 1910. a son, Frank Herbert Forster, Jr., to MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Forster.
 MARRIED. WTON-CHASE-Tn Pomfret Land- ing Jan. 19. 1910, by Rev. C. II. Barber of Danielson. Fred H. LaWton of Brooklyn and Miss Mary Chase. DAINZE-PRESCOTT-In Waterford. Jan. 19. 1910, by Rev. Joseph P. Brown, Arthur G. Dainze of Fishers Island, N Y., and Miss Ada A. Pres colt of Waterford.
 VAN NG-MOORE-In New London, Jan. 1e. 1910. at the home of the brides uncle, Charles Francis, 109 Pequot avenue, by Rev. Joseph P. Brown. Cornelius Van Popering of South Orange. N. J.. and Miss Han nie Ellen Moore of New London. PERKINS - BLACKSTONE In this city, Jan 21. by Rev. Nelson Poe Carey. Edmund w. Perkins and Miss Justine Blackstone.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Rev. 1. W. WiIIianns Iestifies.

Rev. I. w. Williams. Huntington. w. Va. writes us as follows: This Is to certify that l used Foley's Kidney
 Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and am free to gay that Foley's Kidney Remedy will do all that you claim for it." Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Member of Executive Committee.

Clifton H. Hobson. principal of the Greeneyille grammar school, will go to Hartford today to attend a meet ing of the executive committee of the State Teachers association. Among other matters the committee will be- gin work on a programme for the state convention in the fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

him with birthday greetings couched in the truest and warmest Scotch. It was a surprise planned by party of some sixteen of the local sons of Scot land. who have held many social gath erings at each others houses in times past, but this was the first time they had ever come to the home of Uncle Jim," as he is always known among this circle of friends. His 75th birth day is next Tuesday, the 25th. Burns day, but on account of the big cele- bration by the Scotch residents here that night MT Henderson's friends carried out their surprise a few days ahead of time.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

N Mrs. Solomon Lambert was in Hartford this week to visit her daugh- ter, Miss Mary l.. Lambert, who is at St. Francis hospital. recovering from an operation and who will prob ably be able to return home week aft CT next.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
FATHER MATHEW TEAMS
 WON FIRST MATCH
Defeated Open House Players at Whist
 by 26 Points.

A whist series of six evenings be- tween teams of ten men each from the Father Mathew T. A. society and Open House was begun Friday eve- ming at the rooms of the latter or ganization- The Father Mathew ex- perts took the lead at the start by win ming on the first evening by 26 points. 221 to 195. Next week the play will be in their rooms in Greenevilie.
 Honors for the high score for the evening were a tie, as one team on each side made 57 points, The Open House played with one team of sub stitutes. Mikolasi and Simpson taking the place of Worthington and Barnes. The following were the scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

The Polish man, whose right leg was crushed at the Shetucket cotton elevator, is recovering at his home on North Main street, near Tenth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
MILLINERY
REDUCTIONS

STILL GREATER REDUCTIONS. At 15c-Untrimmed Hats in a variety of shapes and colorings, former prices as high as 9Sc. At 50c-Trimmed Outing Hats for Women. Misses and Children our entire line former prices as high as $1.S9. At $3.98-Women's Dress Hats. in- cluding every high grade Hat in our stock, former prices as high as $12.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

Surprised in every sense of the word was James Henderson on Friday even- ing when a party of forty of his friends trooped in on him at No. 91 Prospect street, where he resides with his son, James C. Henderson, hailing
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
wHEN Youn IoINrs AaE srIFF

and your muscles from cold or rheumatism, when you slip and sprain joint strain your side or bruise your self. PainkiIler will take out the sore ness and fix you right Always have it with you. and 1t freely Avoid substitutes. there Is but one Painkiller.
 Perry Davis. Price 2Pc., 35c. and soc.