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Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
SPECIAL BOROUGH MEETING
To Decide Matter of Sewer Extension
 Through Certain Streets.

4 warning has been issued for a special borough meeting to be held on. Wednesday evening of next week to permit the voters to pass on matters relating to extending the sewer sys- tenn through certain streets. The lat est petition to be received by the war den and court of burgesseS asks that sewers be constructed through North Water street from a point opposite the old borough building to Union street and through that street to Main street, connecting with the Main street sewer just above the Winkleman building
 There were two bidders for the con- tract to construct the Furnace street sewer. Frank A. Davis of Danielson and the Petrossi company of Hartford contracts for construction of the sew CTS constructed during the past year. MT. Davis was the lower bidder. The contract has not been awarded, how have given their sanction to the mak- ing of the proposed extensions
 Tired Star Gazers on Thursday.
 Many Danielson people slept late Thursday morning after being worried into state of curious mental turmoil over the most terrible calamity that never happened Saturated with mis- information as to what was to be ex- pected in the way of startling phe- nomena when the tail of Halley's com ct flashed across the earth they stayed up by the score many of them pre- pared to witness the greatest all-star event since the world commenced to spin
 The spire of the Congregational church was peopIed with a Paul Re- were like group of watchers, but they were not of the worrying kind While there was much more of nervousness as the time for the swish to occur approached there were many calm ob- thing sufficiently interesting to repay ing
 Players in Amateur League.
 Managers of teams in the Amateur league have filed the following names of new players for their teams: Plain field, Walsh, Kearns Houlihan Cor man; Wauregan, Clemens, Jacobs, Sterling, James Brunsdon; loaned to Central Village. Bugbee.
 Awning Ordinance.
 ingIy are about to issue an order gov shall be hung. There have been sev- eraI complaints of late because avn ing frames have been hung so low that persons travelling along 8 sidewalk have bumped into them with their hats or heads. The order will require that all awnings shall be hung so as to clear at least feet inches above the sidewalk Several of the awnings along Main street will have to be changed to meet the requirements of the new regulation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
OBITUARY.
Armand Marion.

Armand Marion, aged IS. died at the home of his parents, on Green street Thursday. The young man had been ill for some time. and much sorrow is felt at his early death. Besides his father and mother he is survived by the following brothers and sisters, all of Putnam: Eugene. AdeIard, Alphonse Henry, Albert, Lionel, Anna, Parmelia Eva, Aurore.
 Officers of the Kings Daughters.
 Following are the newly elected off, cers of the Kings Daughters: Leader Mrs. Joseph McKachnie: vice leader Mrs. l.. O. Williams; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. A R. Cole; assistant secretary, Mrs. S. NikoIoff; investigat- t- ing committee, Mrs Nil1oloff, Mrs. c D. Sharpe, Mrs. Tibbetts, Miss Child; sewing committee, Mrs. Mabel Ran- dall, Mrs. George E.. Shaw, Mrs. George Pratt.
 Paper by Mrs. E. M. Warner.
 At the Thursday evening prayer meeting at the Congregational church Mrs. E. M. Warner gave her paper or WonaRs Work in the Church. Music al numbers were contributed by Misses M. Gladys Murfey. Gladys Williams and Harold $. Corbin.
 The members of the committee or the new high school will meet with the architects today (F'riday).
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20

fcism from many in the village who did not attend tho meeting and so do not understand the intention of the that the town had taken over the property to recover e sum Of money expended by the town for supplies TUT nfshed Rathburn and his family is an error. There are creditors who nave bills against Rathburn which he is unable to pay, and the town placed an attachment on the property to prevent creditors from taking the mans nome. Under present conditions Rathburn will be assured of a home as long as he lives.
 Comet Parties Disappointed.
 Several parties of young people in the village were disappointed Weonss- pearance of Halley's comet, which ddd not show up. One family in the vil- iage, fearing the storm as a fofefunher of the approach of the comets tail. vacated the sleeping rooms Of their home and went to the cellar.
 Gathered Here and There.
 MT. and Mrs. John F. Latham re- turned to Providence Thursday after a brief visit with relatives here. MT. Latham is building foreman at the Rhode Island state buildings at How ard.
 Mrs. c. B. Howell and children from White Plains, N. Y.. arrived in the vil- lage Thursday. They will be the guests of Mrs. HoweH's mother. Mrs. Angus ta Weeks, on Water street.
 Mrs. Della Latham left Thursday for Montville. to visit over Sunday with her son, Harold Rogers.
 Mrs. A. F. Potter of New York ar rived in the village Thursday for a short visit
 Miss Margaret Dwyer returned to Providence Thursday after a brief visit with relatives on Prospect Hill.
 Capt. F. P. Sisson returned Thurs day from a short vacation spent with relatives in East Greenwich and has taken up his duties ar the Fishers Isl- land life saving station.
 J. Y. Miller of Springfield. Mass, was here Thursday
 Mrs. c. McGraw left Thursday for a brief visit on Fishers Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
DANlELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS.

ingIy High School association, pre- sided at meeting of the executive committee of the organization on Thursday evening, when plans for the annual reception to the graduating class were discussed.
 Unclaimed Letters.
 Letters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at the Danielson pcStOfhce this week: Daniel F. Brennan. Henry c. Gonnez, Dr. Jordan Edward Mulroy. Arthur Nordell.
 Pauline Boulaine, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Pierre Boulaine, is recover ing from a fall from the top of the high stairway at the rear of the Cyr building. The little child escaped with out serious injury.
 Young Woman for Night Operator.
 After next Sunday night the policy of having a young woman operator on duty at the Danielson exchange of the Southern New England Telephone Co. at night will be adopted, as is the practice of the company in majority of the larger divisions of the state Heretofore the night operator at the Danielson exchange has been a young man.
 Cylinder Head Blew Of.
 A cylinder head blew out of the
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
PASTOR PLANTS SEEDS.
Hopes to Inspire People to Have HortIs
 cultural Falr.

That Wadervglle may have a 1orticui ~ tlraI fair during the early autumn the plan of the Rev Otto Brand, pas tor of Grace M. I3. church, who is en -- deavoring to instill into the minds oN his parishioncr6 an interest in tho raising of choice vegetables and gar. den truck of various kinds and also of the cultivation of flowers.
 This fair will not be confined to the members of the congregation of his church, for the exhibits of any one wilt be accepted if it can be proven that they were grown by the person show Y ing them. It is to be made an annual event if possible and while fl may ba small the first year. Mr. Brand hopea to work up enough enthusiasm 10 tnalse d good showing in the near future. Tn order to show that he is entirely im earnest he has himself undertaken tho kplanting of a garden in the rear of hiss home in which inc has sown a. choica' assortment of seeds of various kindA He has laid out number of fowee beds in front of his house and many of the seeds are already sprouting.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
Grinnelrs orchestra furnished

led. GrinnelI's orchestra furnished The first quarterly conference of tho Methodist Episcopal church wiil p@ held Sunday evening. Rev. J. VI, New- land of Norwich, district superintenoI ent, will be present and preach at me evening service and later conduct the quarterly conference.
 To Sell StiIlnsn Property.
 Arrangements are about completed for the sale of the T. E. Stillman prop erty in Greenmanville to Mrs. B. T. Nash of Cambridge Mass. This houss has been used summers for the pasu few years as a home for wording girls in New York to spenuf their summer vacation.
 News In General.
 Members of Charity and Relief lodg@ K. and A. NJ, are making plans for an afternoon and evening session m thelr rooms some time the first of June. when the third degree will be worked and a fine supper will be served.
 Charles Dodge has been successfub in starting in business in Macon, 6ay Mir. Dodge left here several weeks aga to take charge of a mineral water
 Harold Heath of New York is tho gnest of his parents Mrs and Mrs. Charles TingIey Of Norwich was tho guest of his father. George w. Ttns- ley, on Thursday.
 Charles Brush of Barre, Vt, Is tho guest of friends in town,
 George Casey of Ware, Mass, is visa iting local relatives,
 Capt. Charles Maxson of the steam@ CT El Norde has returned to New YorlQ
 T. Fred StaDlins of Hartford is irM town. Postmaster C. C. Potter leaves Mons day for Washington, where he Will spend several days.
 Henry Sparks of Springfield flo D town.
 George Griggs Of Willmantic was ~ husinAsa caller In town ThnradaY.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
To Confer K. of c. peorse
NOANk
Lecture on Indian Missionary Work Summer Art Class Coming in June Items Chiefly Personal.

The parlor of the Noank Baptist church was filled Thursday night when w. A. PetzoIdt of Lodge Grass Mont. who for a number of years has been directing the missionary work at the Crow Indian reservation, Iectured on the missionary work conducted there. MT Petzo1dt knows intimately the crow chief White Arm, who has be- come an earnest worker in the mis- sion and for the educational work in which the American Baptist Home Mis- slonary society has been engaged for a number of years. MT. Petzoldt's de- very interesting. Many have been ed ucated in the ways Of the white man. have established fine homes and are industrious in the cultivation of prop erty, from which some of them have amassed small fortunes.
 Property to Be Improved.
 The Joseph Potter house on Water street is to be thoroughly renovated and many repairs and Improvements made The old house was built about 179O by Joseph Potter, who later sold it to his cousin, Josephus Potter, at whose death his daughter and heir Mrs. w. F. Packer, now residing in Meriden. became possessor of the es- tate. which was purchased about 1895 by Representative Charles H. Smith. He in turn sold to the Smith & Barry company, who recently disposed of the property to Freeman Rogers.
 Summer Art Class to Return Here.
 The plan of AIon Beamer of New York, who conducted a summer art class here last summer, has been changed and the class will come here about June first and will occupy the A. E. Potter residence on Water street. which has been leased for the month of June. The class is composed of young ladies from different sections of the union.
 Attachment Misunderstood.
 The attachment on the property or the deaf mute. Ira S. Rathburn, of Mystic, and the recent voting of the taxpayers to acquire the title to the property has caused considerable orN-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
STONlNGTON.
Sale of Brewster Reconsideration for Boston Floating Hospitai-ona Hundred Barrels of Fish Shipped to' New York.

J. W. Watson of Detroit, Mich, waaR in town Thursday
 Danna, Morri, of Brooklyn. N. Y, ia the guest of borough friends thisa, week.
 The Brewster house at the corneRl, of Water and Church streets has beeus sold to Charles E Ide of Water street.
 Miss Barbara, Muller has packed tho goods of the Ten Minute society. and they will be shipped 10 the Boston floating hospital this week.
 Miss Gertrude Palmer of Brooklyns. N. Y, was in town Thursday.
 Dr. and Mrs. Harry F. Markom ob. Hartford were callers in Stonington orH. TNi1rsday.
 Captain Charles Mosier in his fishings boat, Frances Belle, brought in 60W' nsaclxerel ThuuNday One weighed hYe. pounds. The average of the balance was about three pounds each, OveN one hundred barrels of mixed fish were shipped to New York Wednesday sndo Thursday.
 Francis Rice of Providence and More. ton Howe of New London were callerMa in town Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
APPROPRIATION OF seo.ooo
To Be Asked for at Special City Meet.
 ing for Sewer System.

The common council of the city of Putnam has accepted tine report of the citizens committee recommending the construction of a sewer system in Put nam.
 The matter will be put up to the vot- CTS next Thursday afternoon, when a special city meeting is called. An ap- propriation by the city of $90,O0o will be asked for and an issue of bonds recommended.
 To Confer K. of C. Degree
 District Deputy J. J. McGar1'y will confer the third degree on a class of candidates of Cargill council, k. of C., a week from Sunday. Visiting knights will be present from councils in eastern Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
WEAK MENTALLY.
Woman Who Pleads Guilty to Serious
 Charge-Jail for Both Offenders.

John Pope, alias Henry Pope. and Mrs. Alkaline Boothman, wife of John Boothman of Water street, charged with adultery were presented before Judge Harry E. Back in the town court thursday morning. Both pleaded gull ty to the allegation. As final disposi- ton of the case is not within the juris- diction of the local court, Judge Back fixed the bonds of each at $1,0O0, in default of which they were taken to the jail at Brooklyn to await trial at the superior court
 Mrs. Boothman is believed not to be over strong mentally.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20

smaller engine in the power plant at the mill of the Danieison company on Thursday. The happening caused the employees in the weaving and cardin g departments to get a short layoff- No one was injured when the head flew off, but one of the engine room force, Rock Breault, had just passed around the danger point.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
M. E. Aid Society Meets.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth oddst Episcopal church were pleasantly entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Allen Avery on Main street. Regular business being over and work laid aside for the day, the hostess served refreshments The next meeting of this society wall be held with Mrs. Robert Nichols.
 The drain is being laid from Lin coin avenue through to Washington street to the river. Edward 10. Buck lin. civil engineer. surveyed this street a few weeks ago. This is a much needed Improvement as some parts of the year H is impossible to pass water and mud The street has re- gently been filled in about f6 inches. and when the drain is finished will make one of the best streets in town.
 Plans for Flag Day.
 Much interest Is being taken by Fanny Ledyard chapter, D. A R., in regard to Flag day. June IA. It is the intention of this society to invite Phe- be Ward Greene chapter of Westerly, and Anna Warner Bailey chapter of Groton and Stonington to participate in the exercises. A fine musical and literary programme is being arranged by the members of the chapter
 Past Brands Elmer Brown. EraBtus Fish and C. C. Potter of Stonington lodge No f. l. o. O. F., have returned from Waterbury, where they attended the grand lodge session of the l. O. 0. F., held there Tuesday and Wed nesday.
 The social given in Gilbert hall on Thursday evening was well patron
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
MYSTIC
Col. and Mrs. Warren Packer Married 4e Years-Preparations for Flag Day -StiIiman Property SoId-Newsy Notes.

Col. and Mrs. Warren Packer cele- brated the 49th anniversary Thursday of their marriage at tbsir home on West Mystic avenue Mir. and Mrs. Packer were married May I9. 1881. May 21 Colonel Packer left for Hart ford, where he joined his regiment for the civil war. Mir. and Mrs Packer have always resided in Mystic and on Thursday received many presents and congratulations. Their four dHugh- ters were present and their three grandchildF-eu
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
DANlELSON

Neman for Night Telephone Operator -TANo Offenders Held in $1,000 Bonds>Comet Made Some of the Boroughites Woozy.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20

Mrs. John Winslow is with relatives in Providence for a few days.
 Mrs. Sidney Perry is a patient at the Memorial hospital in Worcester, where she underwent an operation on Wednesday,
 Wilfred FIagg has entered the em- ploy of the Danielson Cotton company as clerk at their store.
 Harold Bigelow, @ local high school student, has gone to Boston to enlist in the navy.
 To Attend Overseers' Convention.
 John Winsiow will attend the over see.E' convention to be held down the Providence river Saturday.
 GaSton MaindOn, who has been i'll for the past two weeks, remains in about the same condition.
 K. H. Reach was at Hartford to at tend the meeting of Shriners on Wed nesday evening.
 Alfred L. Reed. president of the Kill
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
Attachment Misundersto cd.

The attachment on the property Of the deaf mute. Ira S. Rathburn, of Mystic. and the recent voting Of the taxpayers to acquire the title to the property has caused considerable orf<-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-06-15
In Her
Darkest Hour
BY DoRoTHEA ALLEN

Copyright, 1909 by Associated Literary
Press)
1t was the night Of Mrs. Munn's
musicale-a bad night, too. for a
heavy rain had begun to fall at dusk,
and now at nine o'clock the earth was
aeluged, the trees dripping and the
TALL continuing without cessation.
Mrs. Mum had arranged her house
very prettily. It was not a large house,
but 1t was new and we'll furnished,
and as this was the first time she had
ever entertained on a large scale,
great pains had been taken with the
decorations and appurtenances. In the
kitchen a caterer was busy among
the edibles getting them ready to
serve. And In the parlor Mrs. Mum
was receiving her guests as they came
downstairs after having Invested
themselves of their wraps.
Mrs. Mum was a small woman with
, slender. girlish figure She wore q
new lace gown, and her hair, just a
little gray. was carefully folded and
puffed and crimped. Her heels were
very high and her collar very correct.
She looked uncomfortable and worried
behind her polite smile. It was the
rain. she knew. and not sick head
ache that had made Maud Merrill send
note at the last moment saying that
she would. after all, be unable to ap-
pear.
And she had SO counted on Maud's
voice! The lack of it was likely to
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-06-15

"Ym seem SO, odd aemmented
her friend. did yon knew Herbert
Arrows is going west, soon?,'
/ The girl I'm pink looked for her
handkerchief, "Yes, :. she said. where
did you see Herbert?''
His sister told me- explained the
callar. HEB taken you around lot
this summer. hasn't hes,.
Not SO very much. said the girl
I'M pink.
Yes. he has. said her friend,
Every one thinks
Its M, such thing" declared the
sirl in pink. whose cheeks suddenly
matched her gown.
When. is he going?"
He leaves. this evening" said The
girl in pink, with q little frown.
The, bell rang and she sprang to hel
feet and patted her hair. There. he
is nuw!a she burst ont. aHe-he sale
he'd drop in this afternoon t. SO,
good-by. oh, don't go!s
The, girl IN blue reached hurriedl,
fog her hat and began jabbing inN th,
pins. WAS that what allied your" al,
asked. Why didn't you tell me Il
the nrst placer"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-06-15
ABSENT
MINDED

When the gill in the. dark-hlue linen
suit and daring hat entered the room.
the young woman in the trailing pink
frock was wandering aimlsssly about
Goodness, Jess!" cried the caller.
Are you going somewhere Or"
Hf'm so glad to- see you. Gene
We've. interrupted the girl In pink,
gliding forward with both hands OUT
stretched.
But her tone was restrained. The
girl In blue looked her over critically.
"f you are going anywhere Or
have any one coming" said the girl
In blue. "just tell me and I'll run
away. It was such a lovely day that
I thought I'd come over for the after
noon"
"Oh. did you?" queried the girl in
pink, rather vaguely. mo, indeed, I'm
not going anywhere"
The girl In blue sat down rather
doubtfully. Some telepathic sense
told her thAt she was intruding. How,
ever, she shook OF the sensation and
drew out her hatpins.
You seemed SO kind Of odd" she
: explained.
! "Oh, did ~ murmured her hostess
See here!" exploded the caller
You're all dressed up and you seen
rather restless! What's the matter?
g why, nothing's the matter" II
y sisted the girl in pink
e She looked out Of the window an
le then came and sat down, CAREFUL
~ patting her hair In place.
ibid you have a good time at th
n party last night?" she asked. wit
% apparent effort.
~ Goodness, mel" cried the Gale
i'd Don't you remember that Gale
y you up on the phone yesterday an
at said I wasn't going because the part
90 was called OFT" &
ne "Oh!" cried the girl in pink, vii
m q start. $50 you did," She rose al
70 regarded herself anxiously In the mi
Jul ror over the mantel. "Do you thi1
ey I have my half too low on the rig
e side! she asked.
4 hadn't noticed. said her calle
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-06-15

IN soma. SURPRISE. $50, 1t D0Oks very
nice to- me. Gracious 1t must have
taken you long time to get 1t done
up that way yourself! It looks as
though you ware going to = ball, IN.
stead OF just staying; at hame and do
ing nlthing. !"
II always like to, look well, wheth.
er any one sees me. or not, ? declared
the girl in pink with dignity.
She walked to, the window again
ana looked up the street. while her
friend In hlue surveyed her in deepen,
ing perplexity.
Il never saw you 50 restless be-
fore" commented the girl IN blue
You don't seem yourself you are so
absent-mipded Say, was down
town yesterday and saw a lot. Of new
fall suits and things. There was the
lovelfest-''
Excuse me just minute, :" broke in
the girl il pink. 81 remember for
got. to powder my nose. and It always
looks SO shiny II
Her voic trailed away up the stair
case.
''Well. i never!" calculated the gir
4 In blue. She looked little alarmed
and dubious. q wonder II Jess is. MOI
feeling well or II she Is mad at mt
about something?"
She picked up magazine and reAt
Va short story before her hostess re
appeared, her face carefully attend
ed to.
"You aren't displeased with m,
about anything. are your asked tn
caller.
"why. Genevieye!" cried the cir
In pink. "Of course not! How at
surd! I'm dreadfully glad to see you
really! How Is your aunt to-day?
AUNT Hattie?. asked her caller, Il
rather a labored tone. Don't 20
remember she went east two week
ago! You and I took her to tn
train!"
''oh. Of counsel" cried the youn
woman in pink. II forgot"
!. "You must have something very in
: portant on your mind!"
vWhy. not thing, really" declare
the girl In pink. She arose and Wake
to the window again.
Are you looking for some one?" d
manded her friend.
: mot . soul!" declared the girl i
3 pink. turning around suddenly "Whol
: on earth should 30 looking for IN Il
afternoon?"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-06-15
Huralar's roola.

According to recent decision Of
the Kentucky court Of appeals bank
cannot recover indemnity from q
casualty or burglary Insurance com.
pany in the case Of robbery through
intimidation Of the cashier or. other
oflcial.
II appears that the bank I'M this
case had closed and the money had
been locked in the safe. when rob
bers appeared. held up the cashier and
forced him to open the safe. The
casualty policy provided indemnity
only in cases. after the bank had
closed. whore entrance was made to
the safe "by means Of tools or ex.
plosives employed directly there
upon"
The bank claimed that the cashier
formed . tool within the meaning Of
the policy. but the court holds that
more ordinary burglars tools were
meant.