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Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
RECKLESS SPEEDERS.
Coroner Bill Comments on Careless
 Way in Which Law Is Violated.

In connection with his finding in the case of the Latta boy, who was recently killed by an automobile &C., cident in Willimantic, which decision contains the opinion that the driver of the machine was guilty Of negli- gence, Coroner Arthur G. Bill referred Thursday to the manner in which some machines are driven in Daniel son and the manner in which the driv- CTS lay themselves liable to prosecu- governing the running of automobiles.
 He called attention to the fact that some drivers speed by cross streets and interesting streets without sound ing the warning that. is legally re- quired and also of how in passing stop that the fail to slow down to the required three miles an hour speed Quoting a recent decision of the su- preme court Of the state on this point Coroner Bill makes it clear that a1- though a person injured may be guilty of contributory negligence in not talk ing the proper care in inspecting con- ditions before crossing street, this fact is not a defence in a criminal ac- tion if the driver of an automobile which causes injury to him is running at an improper rate of speed
 Instructions as to Tour of Duty.
 Local officers of the coast artillery on Thursday as to the tour of duty that they are to conn, once at Fort Terry, N. Y, on June 2e. The camp is for instruettsz purposes and will be officer at Fort Terry. Much of the time will be spent in studying the mechan- ism of the big coast defence guns. It is anticipated that this camp will more thoroughly fit the officers of the corps for thei- duties and prepare
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
OANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS.

them in part for the examinations they are to undergo later.
 Allen-Hammett Wedding Invitations
 Issued.
 Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Olive Louise Ham melt, daughter of MT. and Mrs E. H mond Elliott Allen, assistant postmas- ter, son of MT and Mrs. E. E. Allen of Brooklyn. The wedding is to take place at the home of the brides par ents. on Tuesday evening June 21 Rev. Denton J. Nelly of Gloucester, Mass, formerly pastor of the Baptist church, officiating.
 Local Meeting of Foreign Missionary
 Society.
 The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church is to hold it's annual social meeting in the parlors of the church this (Friday) evening. Each member is privileged to bring guest. A sup ganization is making a strong effort to increase the membership by 50 per cent and is meeting with encoura ging success.
 Going Abroad.
 Rev. and Mrs. Ralph s. Cushman are to sail from New York for Liverpool on the 18th of this month Rev Mr. Cushman will remain for study until October, but Mrs. Cushman is to return about the first of Septem- Der.
 Rev. Jorn Roux. for several years assistant to the pastor at St. James church, is spending several days in town. Father Roux is now located at Fitchburg, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
WRONGFULLY ACCUSED.
Local Junk Dealer Did Not Take Lead
 Pipe.

Theodore Ligum, junk dealer of this city. charged with taking six dol lars worth of lead pipe at North Grosvenordale last Sunday night, on complaint of William Houle of that place. was found to have been enjoy ing himself at party here in Put nam at the time he was charged with committing the misdemeanor, when the case Came before Justice Randolph H. Chandler of the town of Thompson on Thursday. Attorney Charles L. Torrey of this city represented Ligunn. The two boys, aged respectively Il and 12 years, upon whom the state depended in great measure to prove its case, fail ed to identify the defendant as the man they saw taking the pipe. As the state could not make out case Iigum was discharged.
 Old Putnam Business Mems Assoeia-
 ton to Meet.
 There is to be a meeting of the old organized April 4, 1884, on Tuesday evening of next week for the purposes or accepting the account of the deceaS- ed treasurer. John A Carpenter, and to elect a new treasurer for the purpose of receiving the funds due from the de- members of the association will vote to authorize the newly elected treas urer to turn over the funds of the old organization to the new Business Mems
 
 disposition shall be made of the funds Hon. G. A. Hammond is the president of the old association
 ChiIdren's Day at Methodist Church.
 Sunday will be observed as children's day at the Methodist church. the fol- lowing being the programme arrang- ed:
 Song. Chiidren's Day; proyer: recit- ation, Ethel Hughes, Esther Franklin; exercise, Pauline Buchanan, Alice De- vine; recitation, Wyman Richardson; song, Lizzie Barnes; exercise, Grace and Ruth Buchanan; recitation, Ernest Luster; song, Hattie Duryea; recita- tion Mildred Rice; song, Miss Clarks class; exercise, Loving Heart Band 13 girls; recitation. James Luster: song Marjorie and Alice Duryea, Daisy Jaques, Grace Buchanan; recitation, Willie Walsh; recitation, Ruth Belch- CT; song, Rainy Day Brigade, Frank Heath. Florence Darling, Alice Edson, Earl Hughes; exercise. Six Little Builders; song, Sammy Walsh; recita- tion, Charlotte Botham, Janette Gil- bert; duet, Merwfn Cutler and Grace Lawton; recitation, Hillard Anthony; collection and remarks; recitation, ,Ern- est Richardson: recitation. Alice De- vine; soog, Joy Bells.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
PUTNAM
Town Records Being Typswritten- Junk Dealers Case NoIied-Former Business Mems Association to Meet -BrowntaiI Moth Invasion Feared.

A. Newton Vaughn of Willimantic
 was in Putnam Thursday. l M. P. Paine of this city has been en-
 gagged to teach the Corners school at Abingdon for another year. J. J. McGarry has been appointed district deputy of the Knights of Co., lumbus for Putnam, Danielson, Willi- mantle. Wauregan and Moosup. l MT. and Mrs. A. NJ. Clark entertain cd the pastors class of the Congrega- tional church at their home Wednes- day evening"
 Open cars were rnu on thS trolley line Thursday for the second time this
 summer.
 Rev. Frank w. Gray of Easthamp- ton, formerly of this city, is to have charge of the arrangements for board and lodging at the Willimantic Insti- ute August 15-19. Odd Fellows Memorial Day. Israel Putnam lodge of Odd Fellows is arranging for their annual memorial service. which is to be held on Sunday, June 19.
 A large class of students will be graduated from the Israel Putnam school this month. The usual gradu- alton exercises are being arranged for. Young Men in Charge. "The Obligation of the Church to the Youth was the subject at the Thurs day evening service at the Congrega- tional church, the service being under the Olrecl1On or the young men, Athletic Events at Pomfret School. Many athletic events, including the annual track meet, are being run off at Pomfret school this week.
 Strawberry Supper.
 The ladies of St Philips guild gave a strawberry supper at the guild rooms Thursday evening.
 Officers of Methodist Aid Society.
 The following are thennewly elected officers of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church: President Mrs. M. A. Clark; vice president, Mrs. E.. w. Belcher; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. E. A. Chase; solicitor, Miss Jane Leroy; sewing committee, Mrs. J. M. Cunningham. A. R. Sampson.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
JUMPED FROM WALL.
Broke Both Bones in His Left Leg
 Fred Towne's Painful Injury.

Fred Towne, 14. son of MT. and Mrs. Frank A Towne, of Academy street, broke both bones in his left leg just above the ankle when he leaped off a high bank wall in the rear of the resi- dence of John Awkward on High street shortly after o'clock Thursday even ing. He with several other boys was playing in the school yard nearby and the game was peggy. It was while jumping on a hit that he followed the peggy over the wall. The drop is about a dozen feet, and the boy landed on one leg, which snapped. He showed remarkable grit while waiting to be removed to his home, where he was at
 tended by Dr. F. P Todd. The boy broke his arm only a few months ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Use soao as Economv.

Soap in its modern form seems rather to be an evolution of economy and commercial convenience than an evidence of great accession to cleanliness. The rich to-day in their homes use unguents. oils, meals and
 bath powders in preference to it. A lather Is not in this age as pictur- esque as the old method, when a salve poured liquid soap over her mis- tress from a costly jar before the fair bather stepped down into the water.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10

Fanny Ledyard chapter D. A. R., celebrated it's 11th birthday at the served at I o'clock. Grace was said by Mrs. Hiram Denison. first regent. The menu was as follows:
 Clam Chowder
 Chicken Soup
 Boiled Spanish Mackerel,
 Maitre dHoteI Sauce
 Saratoga Chips
 Tomato and Cucumber Salad
 Fricasseed Chicken with Rice
 Mashed Potato
 Green Beans Banana Fritters with Lemon Sauce
 Apple Pie Lemon Ice
 Assorted Cake
 Nuts Coffee journed to the parlor where a social hour was enjoyed. Mrs. Maxon, the oldest member. who is over 85, re- cited an original poem. Several other members entertained with vocal and instrumental solos. About twenty were present from Mystic and Noank- After the meeting a vote of thanks was rendered to Proprietor Sistare.
 Grand Deputy Entertained. Most of the local members of Ston- ington lodge, No. 26, I. O. O. F., were present at the reception last evening. of Groton- Grand Deputy Joel Ken yon of Poquonock was the special guest of the lodge.
 Woodnsn's Memorial.
 Camp No. 1o,0e1. Modern Woodmen of America, has decided to hold Me morial Sunday June IF. They are to meet at the waiting room at 10 a. m. and march in a body to the cerne- tery, where the grave of the departed members will be decorated. Losing Lobster Gear.
 Many complaints are being made by local lobstermen about losing gear The perigee tides were so swift that able to haul their gear for several days The slack being so short that by the time they have hauled few travis the rest are under water. One of the boats found their pots several miles from where they were set.
 Proh fbftion Delegates.
 The delegates who were elected on Wednesday night at the prohibition meeting were Dr. K. P. Fitch and Rev. H. B. Rankin of Noapk and Capt. Ja- son L. Randall and Robert Harrison of Groton.
 Village Varieties.
 The chicken pie supper held Thurs Village Improvements society was great success A large number at tended from Mystic
 The keel of a. 27-foot motor boat has  wis The boat is for Stanley Dimmock of Hartford. Work on the boat will be rushed as the owner wants the boat for tho summer season.
 Fish and Game Commissioner E. Hart Geer of Hadlyme was in the village Thursday.
 R. Palmer, Jr., is in New York on a brief business trip.
 Capt Wallace Brown is going with Capt. J. A. Fish on the schooner yacht Senta. begin2ing his new duties at once.
 Capt. Walter Rathbun has returned after a brief visit to his son. Dr. w. L. Rathbun, in Otisville. N. Y. Dr. Henry A. Sherman has returned from Philadelphia. where he has been studying advanced medicine.
 Among those graduated from the manual training school in New Lon don Thursday night were Fred Fitz- patrick and Sylvester Weeks of this place. Fitzpatrick was captain of last winters basketball team
 The launch belonging to R. P. Lin- derman of Fishers island is at the shop of William Smith, having a mo- tor installed.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10

The graduating exercises of the bor- ough and Pawcatuck high schools will be held Thursday evening, June 30. The borough grammar school will James McTurk, c. G. cushman. J. Benjamin Brown and c. w. Dunham VIII compose the quartette that Will render selections at the graduating IT.
 Whistle For Fire Alarms. The new whistle voted to be placed on tho American velvet mill plant here is nearly completed and will be given trial in a few days, This whistle is attached to the fire alarm and will render much service in warning the people of that section of the borough of a fire.
 Amusement Notes. The rehearsaIs for the minstrels in aid of the Stonington baseball asso- citation began Wednesday evening in the Congregational church psrlor.
 In Ryon's hall Thursday evening family in connection with the regular moving pictures. which was well pat ronized by the townspeople. Brisfs and Personals. Six suburban cars which have been in the railroad yard are being put in readiness for shipment westward Charles Lacey of Boston is the guest of friends in town.
 A. J. Bloos. who spent the winter in California. Is at Cove Lawn. for the summer. the guest of MT. and Mrs. Mrs. F. W. Horn and daughter Aletta arrived this week at their sum mer home. Rocky Ledge, having spent the winter abroad. Rev George B. Marston. on Wednes- day attended the annual commence ment of the Newton theological semi nary. Newton Center. Mass, of which he is an alumnus. Miss Agnes F. Killars, who has been spending the winter in Germany, has returned to her home here.
 William Symms of Williamsburg, N. Y.. was in town Thursday. Morris Crandall of Brooklyn, N. Y., is spending his vacation in town. Cecfl Loomer of Wash fngton D. C., is ths guest of Mrs. Wolf.
 Winthrop Alsnson of the Brooklyn institute. New York. is the guest of friends hesr this week.
 Henry Dunbar of Providence is vis- iting in the borough.
 Miss Stiles Stanton and Miss Laura Wood were in Providence Thursday.
 Mrs. Eugene Atwood and daughters left town Thursday by automobile for Maine to join Mrs. Arwood's husband
 Mir. Beebe. former insurance man of the town, now with a New Haven ladder and chair house. was in town Thursday.
 Mrs. Hunt of Brooklyn. N Y. who has been the guest of Mrs. Jerome An derson of Water street, has returned.
 James V. Trumbull who has been i'll is much improved.
 Mrs. Thomas Reynolds has been the guest of friends in town.
 Mrs. Mary J. Cutler and daughter Frances have returned from Brooklyn to their home on Elm street.
 Miss Constance Atwood is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. N. J. Cutler.
 William Vickery of New London is visiting his sister. Mrs. Louis Ham mond.
 On Saturday afternoon the Storing ton team will play tho White Rock at Stanton park.
 B. l.. Adams of Melrose, Vt, is the guest of local friends this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
TYPEWRITTEN RECORDS Being Carefully Prepared by Town
 Clerk FIagg.

Town Clerk David Flagg has com menced making the finest set of rec ords that Putnam ever had. They are typewriter. Every page is clear and bright as a printed page may be; it is a revelation of what it is possible to do in this line with up to date meth ods.
 MT. Flagg is using an improved loose leaf ledger system, which allows of condensing the matter to be registered into one-third of the space 1t would occupy under the old system. With all of the records prepared under the style introduced within the past few weeks every volume could be placed in one safe, whereas at present two are re- quired. Putnam records from now on will rank with the finest in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
MYSTIC
Pupils of Oral School Given outins--
 Storington Lodge Visits Groton-- Clark Whitford Buys Turner Place.


 The pupils of the Mystic Oral scliooI were Revine picnic yesterday by the l members of the Congregational church. I Capt James Sistare's big power boae took the party to Fishers island. sail was enjoyed on the sound ae | 4.30 o'clock. The party included the teachers and pupils of the Oral school and Rev A. F. EarnshaW pastor Of | the Congregational church. and a few | of the teachers in the Sunday school This is the third year this church has given the Oral school a picnic. Odd Fellows Visit Groton. Stonington lodge. No. 2s. l. O. Q. F.. Rebecca lodge. No. 90, I. O. Q. F., at Groton Thursday evening There were present also Grand Warden of Connac- ticut Frederick Burrows of New Lon don. Grand Secretary William ~. Hutchinson of New Haven, District Deputy Grand Master Joel Kenyon of the subordinate lodge. and Disutot Deputy Grand Mgster Miss Jessie Elm l merick of the Rebekah lodge, and a delegation of Fairaew lodge. The de- gree team put on a drill for the visit ors. Speeches were made and a chow der was served by the ladies Of the lodge. Stonington lodge returned on the 1908 car
 Programme for chiduen's Day. chiIdren's day will be observed ak the Union Baptist church on sunday
  dren will have charge. The pro- gramme follows: Anthem by choir. responsive reading, prayer song by school, exercises by primary depart ment, anthem, choir, exercises by class of girls. exercises by class qf boys exercises by clahs of girls, reel tation by Blanche Burrows. exeraias by class of girls, remarks by the pas tor.
 Entertained at Parsonage.
 The Ladies Aid society of the N. E. church were entertained Thurs4aw afternoon at rife parsonage by Mrs, c. T. Hatch At the close of the session the hostess served dainty refresh ments.
 Ledyard Man's Purchase. Clark Whitford of Ledyard has pur- chased Of Mrs. AaT1os Turner her place about I-2 rnnes from the vilage. MT. place and give up' farming. The Daughters of the American Revolution ceimetmDed the seven 1 teenth birthday on Wednesday of the society. Personal htenns. Mrs. Alden Rathbun is visiting rel- atives fin Westheid, ". J.
 William Dennis ls the guest of friends in New York. Ernest Rossi of Germany has ar-' rived in town for several weeks visit. He is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Peter Bruggerman.
 Charles Dodge has returned from a visit in Macon. Ga. Robert Moves has returned from pr. P. T. MaoGowan has purchased 1 a new car
 John F. Moves has returned from Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Milk as a Bathing Fluid.

Milk was highly prdzed as bath ing fluid by the ancients. The wom- en of Nero's household performed their ablutions in asses milk, and this valued promoter of beautiful com plexions was always used by the love ly Empress Popaea- Nowadays milk is too expensive to waste in the bath tub, and modern beauties content themselves with a .teacupful in basin wherein their faces may be laved.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
word,s M.anIno Mod.rnI..d.

Literally the word "raiah" means king; and "mahara atah." the great king" or ruler over several kings; but. generally speaking. the titles Ira jah," "maharajah" and ''nawab" have no greater significance than the words "feudal lords,' as used in medieval times in Europe. Many of them have been made by the will of the reigning chief; many bestowed for meritious acts and deeds.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Good to Rememher.

Physical defects can be turned into incentives to success instead of draw backs, what we look upon as handf caps in the end may prove spurs to en- able us to reach the goal of desire, if we know but how to use them. We make our own happiness. we carve our own success.-Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Her Blue Kitchen,

You are always talking about your lovely little blue kitchen" they said, but we see you dining out every night. Do you never cook in it?" Not enough to get tired of it, she said. and that's the reason 1 like 1t so.'
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
fltA
Aaklna Too Much.

Jensk Bringing up the theater gsta the wrong number) r)-"Can you let me have a box for four to-night?" Bones tthe undertaker)-'Pm afraid not, sir. only make 'em to hold one ."-Tit Bits.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Our Duty.

Never to tire. never to grow cold; ts be patient. sympathetic. tender; to look for the budding flower and the opening heart; to hope always; like God to love always-this is duty. -Amiel
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
The ninnItv nf Lahnr.

The man who has worked hard all day with his hands and goes home ts a poor. cold supper finds it dificult ta think cheerfully of the dignity oG labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
.cnrr.ot.d Al. wIsa

Hubby (modestly)-'T was taken by surprise when you accepted ma." Wifey (sarcssticaily) that so1 You were taken by mistake, if any thing. g."-Kansas City Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10

At the Dessert Interval.

Parson Prater tat dinner )-"At this season there is no teaching of the Scriptures that is more timely than the sentiment: The Lord loveth cheerful giver'" The Parsons Prodi- gy-"Please pass me another piece of pie, pop."-Boston Courier
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
The Modern Novel.

Where diH they meet-the maiden sweet, the fellow tall and niTtyf Where did he tell his love SO wslif Along about page so.-Kansas City Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Men Can Care for Themselves.

A coal company in the Hooking val ley, O.. employs both men and mules. One mule costs s200. and in point of work equals six men. The company has this order standing on its books, When the roof gets weak, take out the mules. s."-Vancouver Mining Ex- change.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
The Reaaon.

"One-half of the world does not know how the other half lives" Well, it is gratifying to think that one-half of the world attends to its own business
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
The ar,,nt,Ior

The grumbier is a pest. Such a man can cause a dozen men an hour to feel dissatisfied with themselves and their surroundings cheerful man is an angel land grumbler Is Aeyii.-- Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10

The soil and climate of southern Manchuria. especially throughout the fertile Liao valley, is naturally adapt ed to the production of Indian corn.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Thrift.

'They say Jones is very thrifty young man" They are right. He is one of those people who always order eggs when they have to eat in a din ing car"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
wIlEECE
AImoat.

Butcher-"well sir. did that piece O beef do for all your family" Gus tomer-"Very nearly; but the doctor has hopes of three of theml"-Nev York Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Had s.n.,,ive Ear for Music.

A Munich servant girl has given no tice because she says her mistress persists in playing classical music for . couple of hours every morning. al- though she has not the slightest no ton how it should be interpreted.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Caustic.

my life" sighed the man who resided with his mothsr-in-law What is it7' they inquired. "Everything Is rela- tive"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
P.r.dise for the rraouer.

As game preserves. 1t is claimed that the northern regions and forests of Canada furnish the finest fur-bear- ing animals in the world
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10

PecuIiarity About Hot Springs.
 The distribution of hot springs in the United States coincides very close ly with that of the mountain uplifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
wiadom-

"The rain descends upon the just and the unjust" remarks Uncle Pocks, but not on the wise and unwise. The wise hold ,on to their umbrellas"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
HeIpfuI Church Members.

Lady members of the oongregatism of Wickford parish church. B9Ec1. England, painted the church gates ia order to save expense.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Whatever Is.

thinks that whatever is is best, no matter how hideous it may be.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10

old Fsvorite Requoted. What a dust I do raise" said tho fly on the chariot. wheel.--Aesoo-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Morocco Leather.

Genuine morocco" leather h made of goat skins. tanned with pure sumach
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
s..,, ,a a,o,.,

Australia covers 2G times aa mueh area as the British IsIes. but it's pop
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10

The GirI-What's your opinion of women who initiate men? The Man They're idiots. The Girl-Then the inn itation is uccessful.-Cleveland Lead or
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
FIatterina orandmother.

There is hardly anything that fiat ters q grandmothsr more than telling her you don't believe she is one.-Gai- weston News.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10

In the matter of density of popu- lation, Paris and Berlin lead all the European cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10

The Man Worthy of Trs~G Trust the man who can smile at ot6- CTS happiness while his own heart may be sad.-Florida Times Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
N0ANK

Fanny Ledyard Chapter. Q. A. R., Celebrates 17th Birtbday-Lodse Room News-Lobstermen Losing Gear-PersonaIs.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10
Life of the Anals,uarn,.

Angleworms may live fully ten years. as has been shown by expert ments r,-acc. - .---L.--=e.. ce.----s---.-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-10

The use of autos saves the British postal service s30o.o0o year.