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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Injunction Petition Heard by Judge
 Waller-Dispute Over Lease.

dispute over possession of prop erty in Wequetequock was the basis of an injunction petition heard We'd nesday at New London in the court of common pleas. The case was that of Alvin D. Briggs and wife vs. Patrick E. Murphy ct al
 Mr. Briggs and wife occupied a house at Wequetequocl1 cove shore, owned by MT. Murphy, and last June Murphy served summary process on MT Briggs to quit the house. The case was heard before a justice and judgment was given MT. Murphy.
 Then the plaintiff appeared before Judge Waller and asked an injunc- tion, requesting also that the lease be corrected to conform to an agree ment which he claimed had been en- tered into between himself and the defendant, namely, that the lease should be for one year with privilege of three, and that COW should be included with the property.
 A temporary injunction was grant ed and a hearing on permanent in- junction was held Wednesday. Mir and Mrs. Briggs have removed into StoningtOn. but retain possession of the Murphy property. While the liti- gation has been on they have not paid rent.
 After hearing the evidence in this matter Judge Waller took the papers and reserved his decision.
 The other cases went over for a hearing in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 WILLIAM T. CHAMBERLAIN
Stricken With Cerebral Her1orrhage at His Home Wednesday Afternoon.

William Tyler Chamberlain passed away suddenly Wednesday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock at his late home, at No. 3 Huntington place. in the 72d year of his age. He had not been feeling as we'll as usual since Sunday night, but he was able to be up and around every day, and when he was stricken at about four o'clock, the end coming half an hour later it came to his fam fly and many friends like a shock. His death was due to a cerebral hemor- rhage.
 Mir. Chamberlain was born in Web ster. Mass, July IT, 1S39 and was the son on the late Julia Woodward and Calvin Chamberlain. He followed the occupation of an engineer for a long term of years and spent practically all his life in Worcester and Nor wich. He has resided in this city for the past forty-five years. On July 24, 1865, he married Mary Eliza beth Rus sell. Besides his wife he is survived by three children, Miss Ellora G. Chamberlain, who lived with her par ents, Mrs. c. c. Carpenter of Prov idence, and Russell Chamberlain of Atlantic, Mass.
 Mir. Chamberlain had a wide circle of acquaintances throughout the city. He was an interesting talker and a man of an inventive turn of mind. He had worked out many mechanical de- vices, having invented numerous things from which others received more ben- eft than he did
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
MANY CONTRIBUTIONS
 TO CITY MISSION.
Including Special Gifts and Provisions
 for Thanksgiving.

The City Mission has received dur ing the month of November donations of money, clothing and supplies for their regular work erpIn the following persons and organization, for which thanks are duly returned:
 Mrs. Catherine Lang, Mrs. J. N. Per- ry, Mrs. " Ii Shields, Mrs. c. s. Johnson. Mrs. Isaac s. Jones, Mrs. H. B Geer, A Friend, Mrs. s. A. Clark, Mrs. F. E. Dove Mrs. N. $. Lippitt, Mrs. Charles Gore, Mrs. Albert G. AL len, Mrs. Frank V. Smith, Mrs. G. F. Stanton, Mrs. M. M. I1itchon Miss M. H Sydleman. Miss F D. Sydleman, Mrs. August Dobbrow, Mrs. w. II. Wood Huntington, Miss R. F. Allen of Han over, Mrs. A. J. Dawley, Miss Mary Lamb, Mrs. w. B. Long, Mrs Lewis Appley. Mrs. Arthur Bennett, Miss Carrie Cobleigh, Mrs. Charles F. En- gler, Mrs George G. Engler,, Mrs. William Service, Mrs Casper K. Bai- ley, Mrs. John G5alligan, Mrs. H. R. Barstow, Mrs. Charles c. Caulkins, Mrs. Frank Mcnroe. Mrs John Walt, Ms Elias II. Chapman, Mrs. Edwin E. Fowler, Miss Sarah M Pratt, Mrs. leman, Mrs. B. B. Allyn, Mrs. H. A. Fitch, Mrs, Charles A. Fitch, A Friend, Mrs Valentine Reich, Mrs. George H. Fensley, MT. Ishan, apples, IS. H. IL. eyIlOluS, 1OOTS6 w. %dI = roll, Miss Mary St. John Rudd, Mrs A. B. Davies. Mrs. Samuel Freeman, Mrs. J. E. Olcott, Mrs. F. Moul- throp, Mrs. Hirsch, Mrs. George D. Colt, Mrs. W. A. Aiken, Woman's Auxiliary, Christ church Mrs. Lydia F. Turner Andrew J. Johnson, Mrs. r. L. Arnold, Mrs. F. A. Hanson, Mrs W. L. French. Mrs. P. J. IIoeldk, Mrs Dennison Williams. A Friend, Mrs. Wesley Calkins, Mrs. James Hiscox, Mrs Emily Pelton Mrs. Jeremiah Sholes, Mrs. Caroline Benjamin, Mrs. F. c. Lewis.
 Special gifts for Thanksgiving came from the following persons and firms:
 Contributions of money were receiv- ed from G. W. Carroll, Alfred Moffitt, Mrs E. P. Wattles. the Misses Norton, John Rudd, O. H. Johnson, Mrs. Charles L. Hubbard, Mrs. J. Estelle Crawford, Mrs. F. A. Ransom, Mrs. c. M Backus, Miss Mary L Huntington, Mrs. Mary E. Learned, Mrs. F. s. Camp, F. J. Leavens w. R. Burnham, Bishop, Mrs. R. ". Perkins, Mrs. Ed win Cook. Mrs A. G. Mitchell, Mrs. Charles L. Richards James l.. Case, Fred c. Crowell, A Friend (through Treasurer tButts); and from the fol- lowing schools Miss Butts. Laurel I1lti, IoIiu5t UlSLIlCl, IoIOduNdy, East Broad, Hobart avenue, Pearl, West Thames. Falls, Sturtevant Village, | Greeneville.
 Provisions were received from the : following schools and individuals: Broadway, East Broad, Hobart avenue, Boswell, Laurel Hill, Bridge district, Long Society. Greeneville. Taftville, Mount Pleasant, Pearl. High, West Thames, East Great Plain, Town, Bean Hill, SturteVant Village, Yantic. Mrs. : w. H. Shields, Miss Porteous, Miss Matilda Butts. Mrs l.. W. Bacon Al len Latham Silas s. Whipple. Powers Bros, and some others not identified. Special favors in connection with the distribution were granted by Miss Porteous, Schwartz Bros, the L. A Gallup Co, Peck. McWilliams & Co., Adams P. Carroll.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
CLOSING NIGHT OF
 THE XENS' FAIR Many Attended and Society Will Re- aiize Good Sized Sum.

There was a large attendance on Wednesday evening, the second night Of the fair given by the Xens at the First Baptist church. Again the sev- eral booths were well patronized and nearly all articles were disposed of. The Nens' grocer. Walter R. Cowan, with his assistant and salesmen Car los Kicker assistant, were alert and busy supplying the demands of cus- toners. The LarEin decorations. sent by the company, but for some reason delayed, were received V Wednesday,.
 The booth was retrimmed and re- ceived much praise.
 The committees were congratulat- ed many times upon what was a clev- erly arranged and well carried out fair and acknowledged favors from PIaut- Cadden Co.,, PorteOuS & Mitchell Co.,, George A. Davis and Novelty Pa per company of Saugerties, N. Y, all of whom helped materially in it's suc- cess. The committee having the fair in charge was John B. Oat, chairman Will J. Koonz, Walter M. Cowan. Mrs Herbert E. Wiley Mrs. Will J. Koonz, Mrs. James B. c. Leach and Mrs. Amos c. Swan.
 The several committees were as follows:
 Grocery Department-Walter M CoWan, chairman, and Floyd May.
 Cake and Candy-MrS. John E. Oat chairman, Mrs. Hezekiah Perkins, Mrs Charles c. Cobb, Mrs. Herbert M Le- rou, Mrs Floy'a May, Mrs. W. s. Allen, Mrs. J. c. Worth, Miss Gertrude Ward
 Domestic and Fancy Goods Depart ment-Mrs. Will J. Koonz, chairman; Mrs. J. M. Burdick, Mrs. A. F. Howard Mrs. w. E. Canfield Mrs. Minnie Am burn, Mrs. Charles Perkins, Miss Kate Wiley.
 instrumental Music-Mrs. Amos c. R.T=-
 Vocal Music-MrS. Herbert Wiley.
 Dolls-Mrs. William Gilchrist, Mrs Frank D. Davis, Miss Minnie Wilson.
 Ice Cream-WilI J. Koonz, chairman Mrs. Samuel Billings, Mrs. Thomas B. Linton.
 Mystery Booth-Ars. H. D. Gray Mrs. Charles Bushnell, Miss Mary A. Dolbeare, Miss Martha Ward.
 Larkin Booth-Mrs. Hattie Sargent. Miss Nettie Standish, Miss Emily Garde, Frank D. Davis.
 Flowers-Mrs. George Nichols, Mrs Lou Potter, Miss Nellie Evans.
 Decorations-Mrs J. E. c. Leach, chairman, Mrs. Thomas B. Linton. Mrs. H. D. Gray, Mrs. Frank D. Davis. Miss Emily Garde, Frank D. Davis
 Cocoa and Tea Table-Mrs. Vine Stetson, Mrs. Frank Futile, Mrs AL nler Kenerson.
 Reception Committee-Mrs Herbert E. Wiley, Mrs William Eagles. Miss Sybil Ward, Mrs. James E. c. Leach, Mrs. Amos c. Sman, W. Smith Allen and Jacob Starkweather
 Both evenings Capt. Thomas E. Lin ton acted as master of ceremonies and W. $. Allen as ticket taker.
 Master Floyd May was an able as- sistant in the Green Band both eve nings. The evening closed with al most every ything sold, only a few things to auction off by J. B. Oat and the society will clear 6 good sum of money.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
MUSICAL COURSE AT
 OPENING OF YEAR.
Two Famous Artists to Be Heard al
 Slater Hall.

Archibald Mitchell. Eugene Wal1ner and Henry A. Tirrell, who have had a musical course under consideration for the coming season at Slater Me morial hall, have definitely decided upon it and the contracts are signed. The course will consist of two concerts, the first to be given by Mischa Elman. the great Russian violinist. on Jan. IS. and the second will be given by Josef Holman, the pianist, on March 29. This assures to Norwich music lovers two concerts of the highest rank. Mischa Elman is recognized the world over as one of the best of living violinists. and Josef Holman has few if any equals as a pianist.
 It has been decided by the promoters to let the subscription list for the FL man concert remain at the store of George A. Davis for a few more days. and an additional list has been added for the Holman concert.ss The lists for both concerts will remain open up to and including Saturday, Dec. 10, and all persons signing these lists on or before that date will be considered as and accorded all the privileges of original subsribers. These privileges include an opportunity to select seats before they go on sale to the general public. Now that the course has been decided upon, it is hoped that all those interested will sign the subscription list before it is closed
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Committee And Waterboard Confer
Found that Board Has Situation We'll ill Hand and if Occasion Arises will Provide Adequate Supply Says Dr. Harriman-Vacancy Not Yet Filled.

vacancy. The name of Hiram Cook has been mentioned as a possible fifth member and the other members may decide upon his appointment. if he will accept.
 The special committee expects that there will be no difficulty in present. ing their report to the city meeting next Tuesday night, the adjournment from last Tuesday night.
 The water board will hold their reg ular meeting Friday afternoon or even ing for the purpose of disposing of the monthly business in preparation for the council session, and they will no doubt take into further consideration the present condition of the water supply.
 On Wednesday Superintendent Cor kery found that the rainfall had fur ther increased the supply two inches at Fairview, it being down 33S inches, a total gain of three inches, while at Mohegan lake the water is down nine inches. From Meadow brook an eleven inch stream is flowing into F'airview, putting more water into the reservoir than is being draughted.
 The total rainfall amounted to .SS of an inch, making total for the month of 3.44 inches. At the Meadow brook basin the first well is down 460 week, it is expected, will see that drilling completed, although it was thought it would be finished by the middle of the week. The first well should be down the 500 feet and the second down 250 feet by that time.
 Houses on the hilltops found that the pressure increased during the night, when the heavy drain on the system stops, and they could get water dur ing the early morning and until about o'clock in many places where they could not get it during the day. Own y-f Tc rll1 ,ft them cleaned out for use for drinking purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
TUNE RAILS.
Miss Mary Blackburn.

From the home of her brother Will fam Blackburn, at No. 16 Cliff street, the funeral of Miss Mary Blackburn was held Wednesday, afternoon at two o'clock, with a large attendance of relatives and friends Among the out or town people present were several from Dauielson, Providence. New York and Hartford. Rev. F. S. WOr- ccster. pastor of the Broadway Con- gregational church. with Rev Level lyn. Pratt DID,, pastor emeritus. as sisting, conducted the services. 4 wealth of beautiful floral pieces ex- pressed the high esteem in which the deceased was held by her many friends.
 The following relatives officiated as bearers: John E. Blackburn, Will fam J. Blackburn, Harry Blackburn. and Perley II. Jaquith.
 Burial took place in the family plot in the Hickory street cemetery, where Committal service was read by Rev. F.. S. Worcester. Henry Allen & Son had charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
EAGER TO WORK Health Reaained By Right Food.

The average healthy man or woman is usually eager to be busy at some useful task or employment.
 But let dyspepsia or indigestion get hold of one. and all endeavor be- comes 9 burden.
 "A year ago, after recovering from an operation" writes Michigan lady, my stomach and nerves began to give me much trouble.
 "At times my appetite was vorac- ious, but when indulged, indigestion followed. Other times l had no appe- tite whatever. The food I took did not nourish me and I grew weaker than ever.
 T lost interest in everything and wanted to be alone | had always had good nerves, but now the merest trifie would upset me and bring on q violent headache Walking across the room was an effort and prescribed ex- ercise was out of the question.
 T had seen Grape Nuts advertised. but did not believe what | read at the time At last when it seemed as if I was literally starving, I began to eat Grape-N
 T had not been able to work for a year. but now after two months on GTape-Nuts l am eager to be at work again. My stQn2ach gives me no trou- ,ble now, my nerves are steady as ever, and interest in life and ambition have come back with the return to health"
 Read The Road to Wellville,'' in pl1gs. There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true. and full of human interest,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
CAPTAIN COLEMAN GIVEN
 LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Captain Miller Assigned to Instruct
 Coast Artillery Companies.

In special orders to the Connecti- cut national guard, leave of absence from December to March l., 1911, is granted Capt. Emerson N. Coleman, Jr, Third company, coast artillery corps, of Norwich.
 Capt. Lawrence s. Miller, senior captain of the artillery district of New London who has been detailed as the regular army instructor for companies of the c. N. G.. coast ar tillery, will begin his duties at the state armOry in New London Friday night. The First and Second compa- nies will receive instructions then. The instructions will be in fire con- trol, the plotting board being used. The dummy gun has not arrived to be set up on the armory floor
 Captain Miller. through the winter, will give instructions at New London on Friday evenings, in Norwich and Danielson once week, the two com panies meeting together here.
 Lieut.. c. M. Green, U. S. revenue service, who has been stationed at Portland on the revenue cutter An droscoggin, has arrived at Fort Trum- bull and takes charge of the steam machinery at the fort and of the Itasca, the steamer of the training school there, and he also becomes in structor at the school in engineering 4 civil architecture and drawing.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01

On Wednesday afternoon there was joint meeting of the committee named at the special city meeting and the members of the board of water com missionerS at the office of the board, the session lasting about an hour and a half, with all present except the fifth member of the committee and one member of the water board.
 Up to that time there had been no meeting of the committee as 8 whole and the joint body acted together, the committee desiring to cooperate with the water board in the matter of an immediate supply. pr. P. H. Harri man acted as chairman of the informal meeting and G. $. Raymond, clerk of the water board, was the secretary.
 There was a general discussion of the existing condition and the avail able supplies of water which can be secured within short time. The mat ter was talked over in a general way, but no definite action was taken.
 Dr. Hartman of the committee stat ed that it was found that the water board has the situation well in hand and are doing all they can, and if the occasion arises they will provide an adequate supply of water He said the committee realized that the water board was the body to cooperate with and it was thought from the meeting that the board was inclined to give the committee all the assistance it could. No definite action of any kind was taken. It was a harmonious session in every respect and it was decided to have another meeting Saturday af- ternoon of the joint body.
 The committee has had no meeting as yet for the purpose of eelecting a fifth member to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of c. F. Chandler. but it is probable that the selection will be made at a meeting of the committee this afternoon. There was not time enough Wednesday after noon to accomplish the filling of the
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Edward Reardon.

Mrs. Edward Reardon, who passed away early Tuesday morning at the home of William J. O'Brien after a long period of illness, is survived by one sister, Mrs. James White, who lives in Ireland: seven nieces, Mrs. Timothy Sullivan and Miss Johanna White, who live in Ireland, Miss Julia Murphy of New Haven and Mrs. Julia McGregor, Mrs. Ellen Cassidy, Mrs. Joseph SkeIly and Mrs. Thomas Brock of Norwich, and five nephews, James White and Dennis White of Ireland Patrick J. White of England and Tim otly and John Murphy of Norwich.
 Mrs. Reardon was the widow of Ed ward Reardon, who died fifteen years ago, and her maiden name was Johan- na Downing. She was born in Ireland 75 years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
PARDON TO BE ASKED
 FOR NEW LONDON MAN
Petition Being Circulated in His Be- half to Be Presented to the Gov ernor.

An effort is to be made by residents of New London to secure a pardon for Joseph Tossano, q New York Ital- ian, who is serving a life sentence in the state prison at Wethersdeld. for the murder of Guerino Menehi in New London seven years ago 4 petition is being circulated among the business men of the city that will be forwarded to Governor Weeks, asking for the lib- erty of TOscano.
 Toscano, together with Giovanni Montelbano. also of New York. and Frank Shandeor and Francesca Mol locea of New London were all found guilty of connection with the death of Menghi at his home at Fort Neck, New London. Toseano and Mollocea were convicted of murder in the sec ond degree and were sentenced to i'm prisonment for life at the criminal term of the superior court in New London in 1904. The evidence showed that Toscano fired the fatal shot through window at the Menghi home on Sunday night following a sup posedly friendly call upon the Menehis by Tosceano. Montelbano, Shandeor and MoIlocea.
 Shandeor was convicted of man. slaughter and was sentenced. to term of five years in prison, and is now a free man EIOlOcea died at the prison September 24 1906. Rfontel- bano, who was convicted of man slaughter received a sentence of not less than eight years nor more than ten years, and will in short time receive his liberty.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
PERSONAL

Mrs. Cornelius McNamara is i'll at her home on Broadway.
 J. H. Stanton of Auburn, N. Y.. of the Turner Stanton company, is in town for a short stay.
 Miss Melissia Dean has been the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward Dean of Lyme.
 Theodore W. Morrall of Norwich was with his sister, Mrs. B. P. Cooley. at Stafford Springs, over Sunday.
 Mrs. F. w. Cleveland entertained a sewing party Tuesday afternoon at her home on Williams street. A light lunch was served.
 Miss Margery House returned to Middletown Tuesday after spending a week as the guest of MT. and Mrs. Frank Kimball of Laurel Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
SALE AT NORWICH CLUB
Given by Mrs. Doren1us and Mrs. Flor
 ence Walters of Bridgeport.

Mrs. Carolyn B. Doremus and Mrs Florence Walters of Bridgeport held an attractive exhibition and sale on club This is their third annual visit to Norwich with art work suitable for Christmas gifts and they had many beautiful pieces of hand decor ated china in the various styles of decoration. Block printed fabrics of all kinds baskets brass and leather v oril and fine embroidery and needle work made a display more than equal to those of previous years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Tramp Was Inquisitive.

Late Monday afternoon a tramp knocked at the back door of a Laurel Hill residence and asked for something to eat. The maid who was alone in the house responded and said that there was nothing prepared so she could give him nothing. He thereupon in- quired If she was alone in the house. She quickly replied that she was not that the man of the house and his son were in an adjoining room. Though this was not so. it caused the fellow to hike along to the next house without further trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Norwich Is Goinq Ahead.

The Hartford Courant said Wednes day: That was beauty of city meeting in Norwich Monday evening. Wide-awake and dead iu- earnest cit izens filled the hall to the doors. When Mayor Thayer rapped to order, he faced the collective intelligence and public spirit of the community"
 After reviewing the action of the meeting as t progressed it concluLes:
 Well done. Rose of New England. We are all admiring you and wishing you well and expecting to be instruct ed by you.'
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
L. D. RsntIey Visits Here.

Lorenzo p. Bentley Of Manchester, who formerly resided in this city where he was employed on the old horse car line about sixteen years ago and who later became superintendent of the New London trolley road, WIS a business visitor in Norwich on We'd nesday and spent some time visiting with his old friends here. MT. Bentley is now engaged in thriving garden and EaSadsss, bIlssa~~A,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
POLPs THEATER HAS
 NEW MANAGER.
J. w. Rusk of Rochester Succeeds L. R. Adams-Rumor of Sale of the Property.

On Wednesday J.W. Rusk of Roches- ter N. Y, assumed the management of Poli's theater in this city, succeeding L. R. Adams, who leaves this morning for New York city, to remain in the same business. MT. Rusk has had much experience in this line of work and comes highly recommended for the managership.
 It was generally rumored on We'd nesday that MT. Poli had sold the thea ter and that a local man would take over the property, but this is not fact, although it is possible some change may take place. as it is said deal is under way for the return of high class plays here.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
You Must Read This # You Want the
 Benefit

J. W. Greer, Greenwood, La, suffered with a severe case of lunbaso. The pains were so intense 1 was forced to hypodermic injections for relief. These attacks started with a pain in the small of my back which gradually became fairly paralyzing. My attention was attracted to Foley's Kidney Remedy and I am glad to say after using this wonderful medicine I ann no longer bothered in any way by my old enemy lumbago." Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Mems Bath Robes

For genuine comfort for the man of the house nothing can equal a Bath Robe. In our assortment you will find the newest designs and oolors, fig ured effects, finished with cord and girdle to match. Priced from $2.es up.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Women s Bath Robes

Women's Bath and Louneing Robes. Beacon Blanket and Eiderdown, in choice assortment of patterns and colors-from $2.98 up.
 Also a line of Japanese Silk House Coats and Vests, with and without sIeeves-$2.50 up.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Incidents in Society

Mrs. George D. Colt of Broadway entertained the Fortnightly on We'd nesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01

Mrs. Tarr-Sistah Lobster has jest got a divo'ce from her husband. Mrs Wombat-DOn't say? How much am- monia did de cou't done grant her ?- Puck.