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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
WATSON TO HAVE
HEARING ON MONDAY
In Jail Awaiting $1,000 5onds-Says
He Was Horne When Fire Started.

Everett Watson was given brief
preliminary hearing Friday morning
in Groton town court before Judge
Frederick P. Latin1er, who continued
the hearing until Monday, October II,
in order to give opportunity for fur
Their investigation. The suspect IVES
locked up over Thursday night in the
cell in School street, Groton, and tax
en- Friday morning to the county Jail
in Franklin street, New London, ia
default of bonds of 5000.
1t appears that Watson has been
suspected for some time of completely
in the first fires which occurred and
the state police have quietly been at
work on the case ever since Watson,
who is a painter by occupation. has
his residence in Orchard street, Mys-
tic and has been recently employed
in Stonington. lie said that on the
morning of the last fire he was in his
house at 7.3o a. m.
Prosecuting Attorney Warren b.
Burrows expects to be able 10 show
that accused was seen leaving his
home before the alarm was turned in
for the fire last Tuesday. Evidence
tending to connect Watson with the
earlier fires win be given by Select
man DIR. l.. M. Allyn, who found the
accused, with other men, out Very
early on the morning OF August in
a dark alleyway and with a bag OF
1OWlS IN their POSSESSION. L he lutHtlly
of Watson's com panions on that day
has not been made known yet
Another important witness will fbe
Cornelius Costello, operating a watch
repairing and jewelry business in
Mystic. Mr.. Costello saw Watson aft
er the fire in which the watch shop
was involved and in his hearing mem
toned that a reward would be given
for return of goods taken away. Cos
tello says that Watson spoke to. him
afterwards telling him that he had
knowledge of where the watches stol-
en- We're.
watson about Il years ago lived in
New London, working at the painters
trade With the exception of one
arrest for intoxication, about year
ago, he has a clean police record.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
POQUETANUCK MAIL BY
RURAL DELIVERY ROUTE
Postmaster Caruthers Hopes to Make
Better Arrangement Later

The postoffice department has or
dered the discontinuance of the Po-
quetanucl1 postof1ice. effective at the
close of business on October Is. Mrs
Georgiana Spicer has been the post
mistress, and resigned, and the de-
partnent has been unable to secure
any one in the village who would take
the position. AS the greater number
of people residing IN this village are
on the ROADS traVeIed by rural carriers
Nos / and 6. from Norwich office Post
master Caruthers recommends that
they provide boxes for their mail and
give the rural carriers their names.
Rural carriers Will be supplied with
blanks for this purpose, and wild fur
nish them to all Who desire them.
If possible, Postmaster CarutlIers
hopes to make better mail arrange
ments for the l}eeple Al Poquetanucil,
but for the present suggests that the
people there take advantage of the
present rural service; or until he
hears farther from the department in
the matter.
The service on the Norwich and
Westerly road from this city to Po-
quetanuck. TWO round trips each week
day, is ordered discontinued by the
government after today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY
AT BROADWAY CHURCH.
Opening Meeting Of the Ssason-fins
Programme Carried Out.

There was large attendance at
the first meeting for the winter of the
Foreign Missionary society of the
Broadway church. The meeting was
conducted by the president, Miss Gull
liver, and was an interesting one. The
topic was the beginnings Of mission.
airy work as out fned in the new mis-
sion study book, Western Women in
Eastern Lands, and several interest.
ing accounts of these pioneer work erk
were given; also personal renairis-
cences of a few of them, especially OF
Mrs. Sarah Huntington Smith, who
went from Norwich in 1880 as a mis-
siof1ary to Syria. Before that she hail
worked among the Michigan Indians
here at home.
There were So in attendance, and
the programme was under the direc.
ton of Miss Ruth Browning. Miss
Browning told of the author of the
book. Mrs Montgomery, while Miss
Edith Harrington told of the change
dred years. There was an interesting
dialogue by Misses Marguerite Wulf
Helen Boynton, May Dawley Alice
Browning and Daisy Morrison, a be-
ing in costume. It illustrated the first
missionary meeting in 1900. A cno-
trfast between then and now was Civ
en- by Miss Browning. after which
Miss Katherine Freeman told of the
beginning of missionary societies.
Miss Mary Huntington told of What
her mother had told her about Mrs.
Sarah Huntington Smith.
There followed a social hour, during
which tea and waters were served By
Miss Jennie Aiken and Miss Kate Tib-
hits
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Calvin L. Briggs.

Following a lingering Illness of over
a years duration, Jennie A. Young.
wife of Calvin L. Briggs. passed away
at 1890 O'Clock Friday morning at
her late home, No. 81 PenoDscot street.
Tuberculosis was given as the cause
of her death.
The deceased was born in the town
Of Griswold, near the Voluntown line,
May %, 1863, and was the only daugh-
ter of James NJ. Young and aSrah c.
(Sweet) Young. On April ?, 1885, she
married Calvin l.. Briggs in Taftville,
Rev. J. F.. Warren. pastor of the Bap-
fist church, officiating at the cere-
mony.
Those who survive are q brother,
Lewis + Young. her mother, husband,
and one daughter. Miss Inez NJ. Briggs,
treasurer of Polls theater, and one
son, Clarence l.. Briggs.
Mrs. Briggs attended the Universal
list church and at one time was a mem
Der of the Daughters of Liberty. She
was a patient sufferer and every pos
sible attention was given her during
her Illness.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

One of the biggest and most spirit
ed eaucuses the republicans of Pres
ton have held for many a year took
place Friday evening In the Preston
Town hall at Long society Three large
bus loads of republican electors, ard
others interested in the expected com
test, went zap to Long Society from
Poquetanuck and Hallville, large
number of teams from Preston City
and vicinity were in evidence. and in
addition there were several present
who went out from Norwich just to
look on.
John r. Richardson, chairman of
the republican town COMMITTEES, called
the meeting to order at O'Clock.
George V. Shedd was telected chair
man and A. Morgan Fuller was select
ed to act as clerk After the warn
ing had been read by the clerk, nom
inations for first representative We're
called for and the following three
names We're presented Hollis IT.
Palmer, George V Shedd and James
T. Thursten. An Informal ballot was
taken with this result: II. II. Palmer
81, J. II. Tlaursten rs, G. V. Shedd IS,
scattering 8. This vote was made
unanimous for Mr.. Palmer, and the
Informal ballot was made formal, anfi
Hollis II. Palmer was declared elected
as the republican nominee for FIRST
representative.
Nominations were called for second
representa- tive and George " Shedd.
James 4. Thurston and Nathaniel Il.
Prinadle we're ma med The res1lt was:
Total number of votes cast 96. neces-
sary for choice AZ; Thurston SO. Prin-
ole 80, Shedd %. No selection was
made. and a second ballot was taken
with a similar result. Mr.. Shedd then
addressed the caucus. He thanked
his friends for the support they had
given him, but asked that his naIne
be WITHDRAWN at this time.
On the next ballot 81 votes were
cast James f. Tlarsten received 81,
n. B. Prindle SO, and there was one
ballot that was cast out. James F.
Thurston was declared elected, and
this announcement was received with
cheers by his friends.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
Youthful L.ii4allists,

Ennius, Viscount read Greek, Latin
and Italian before he. was four years
old, while Montcalln, when a child in
arms, could translate the most diff
cult Latin authors. AT six he could
read Greek and Hebrew. and possessed
considerable knowledge of arithmetic,
history. geography and metallurgy. At
seven he had read all the chief poets,
orators, historians, philosophers, gram
raarians, etc, bat died before he was
eight.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

Cleaning buttons for service uni
forms were. abolished by Uncle Sam
years ago, because they made the sol
diers fatally conspicuous on the field
OF battle. Instead of hooks and eyes
as the worthy, peace advocate sug-
gested, their garments are united by
dull black buttons.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

John asked his wife, who was
writing to one of her former school
mates, which is prcper-to say, Z
differ from you or / differ with your -"
Tell her you differ from her. ] un
derstand that she lets her husband
have a part of his salary to have fun
with himself. Chicago Recofd-Her-
aid
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
The Ace Of the weak.

This is the Age of the Triumph Of
the Weak; the jiu-jitsu} system of
wrestling has its equivalent in every
direction. Popular education is the
intellectual jiu-jitsu; the extended
franchise the political, and modern
.eHlightment the spiritual, which en-
ab(es the many to discern the folly of
the attitude of superiority assumed by
the few.-London Truth
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
Pyramid Of .cheops.

Vast as modern skyscrapers are,
not one has yet eaualed the weight
and massiveness of the pile of great
stones which the swarming human
ants of the Nile valley laboriousIy
dragged together thousands of years
ago. until they had built the Pyramid
of Cheops. 1t would make solid
block of 500 feet square and $50 feet
high.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

TIE mend an umbrella take a small
piece Of Black sticking plaster and
COAX IL u water antil Quite soft. Place
this Gratefully Under the hole inside
and let dry. This will be found to- be
better than darning. as 1t closes the
hole neatly without stitches.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
A Clean sween.

You can't arrest me-. said the. Bill
Vile justice to the town marshal. 1T
takes a higher judge than | am to
do that" That's all right said the
marshal 81 locked the higher Judge
mp two hours ago Atlantic Constbu-
tton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

The transactions in real estate in
the city Of Frankfort i'm 1905 amount
ed to s36 COO. 900 and I'm 1903 only S14,-
ooo. 600. As a reason for this Consul
General Guenther quotes from the
last ANIMAL report of the Frankfort
chamber of commerce: ''The taxes and
burdens on real estate in our city are
largest of all German cities; they oft
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
BECAUSE Ii Had WINGS.

Little Bens father caught a bat In
the barn and brought it in to show to
his small son, asking him what he
thought it was oh, papan' said
little Ben, Its an angel mouse! p
The Delineetor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
Partially informed.

And have you told your father, my
own" inquired he. Well" she re-
piled, 30 a certain extent, yes. | told
him that was engaged, but | did not
tell him to whom Poor father is not
strong. London Globe.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
Confectionery
SPECIALS FOR TOD,

At 29c a pound, value 4oc
Raisin Puffs-Raisins in cluster, COW
cred with chocolate.
At 29c a pound, value 40c
Chocolate Caramels-Cream Cara
mels with chocolate covering.
At 29c a pound, value 4oc
ugatines-chocolat covered, fEest
and delicious.
At 29c a pound, value 40c
Belmont Nuggets-a nut crisp, COW
cred with Belmont Chocolate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
Hats
RIBBONS
A SPECIAL SALE.

5000 yards of Ribbons, bought at spe-
ciaI prices and offered on same basis.
Now or sale at these prices:
AT 5c--No. 8 Dresden Ribbon. value
Sc.
AT 5c-No. 5 Dresden Ribbon. value
SC.
AT 8c-Dresden RIBBON, IA inches
wide. value PIC
At 1oc-Dresden Ribbon, 11z inches
wide, value 15c.
At 1oc-Moire~ Taffeta Ribbon, 11h and
2 inches wide value 15c.
At 12Lac-Moire Taffeta Ribbon, 21s
and inches wide. value lie.
At 25c- Handsome Plaid and Novelty
Ribbons, value 39c.
At 25c-Sheph ard Check Ribbons, 5
inches wide. value 39c.
SEE DISPLAY. IN WINDOW EAST
OF MAIN ENTRANCE.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
1ss,oi,a and mi Nina,

Learning Is not to be tackled TO the
mind. but we must fuse and blend
them together. not merely giving the
mind slight tincture, but thorough
and perfect -Moftaigne.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
A Great Truth.

To have suffered. nay, to suffer. sets
a keen edge on what remains of the
agreeable This is a great truth. and
has to be learned in the fire.-R. l..
Stevenson.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
Prcee dents.

Hush Hush nay bay. yoito mus th l
call your playmate . Han Thai 3
all right, ma l uoa't really mean 1t,
We're playing gevernmsat. and Ia
being investigated p
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
Childre n Cry
FOR FlETcHER'S
& q $ 9 RIA

Good results always follow the use
of Foley Kidney Pills. They contain
just the ingredients necessary to tone.
strengthen and regulate the kidneys
and bladder, and to cure backache
Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
Boys Suits
FOR CONFIRMATION

At $3.95 Boys Two-piece Navy Serge
Suits, sizes to Especial price
$685., value $500.
At S5.95-Boys' Two piece Navy Serge
Suits, sizes to 16-special price
$5.95, value $500.
At $9.oO-Boys' Two piece Navy Serge
Suits, sizes II to Especial
price $780, value $1,000.
BOYS KNICKERBOCKERS CSC
Boys Knickerbocker Trousers. sizes
to lat CSC a pair, value $1.25.
BOYS SWEATERS 85c
Boys Coat Sweaters. full line of
sizes-at S5c. value $1.00.
WOMEN'S SWEATERS $1.e5
Womens and Misses Coat Swea ters
white gray and cardinal-at $1.95
value $2.50.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

show that Senator Depew was at the
late Saratoga flare up.-Buffalo Times.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

en- exceed per cent. of the cost of
the building. including the value OF
the ground lot. when erecting a new
structure
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

Balsam Fir Pillows, direct from the
Maine woods-special price 39c each.
sold everywhere at soc. CAT Art De-
partment) q
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

At Blaclpool, on July %, era
hame- White assembled his F'arman bi-
plane in one hour and 45 minutes.
thus achieving what is probably a
record.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

An Englishnnan Whose Mind had be-
come deranged from the revolution IN
Portugal committed suicide.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

w. e steriev, former governor of
kAnsaa is dead.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
WOmen'S Gloves

For years this store has been famous
FLOR it's GLOVES. 1t is we'll known
Bfsct that nowhere else will you get
3 such
Smart Styles, Perfect Fit. and Above
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10
haIey's Comet is "Pizen".

Berkeley, Cal, Feb. 9.-Prof. Edwin Booth of the Department of Chemistry at the University of California said last night that If astronomers are correct in their estimate of the amount of cyanOgen gas in the tail of Hal. ley's comet, there may be a chance of the extermination of ali animal life on this earth.
 Some astronomers predict that the comets tail will envelop the earth for a short time.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10

City Confestionary can supply all the latest magazines.
 Ed Barefeld, the jeweler is spending a few days in St. Louis. Attorney c. R. Hanie is in Washington today on business. For Sale-Good fresh milch COW with heifer calf.-A. H. Smith.
 Cupid Archery" at the valen- tine party at Mrs. R. l. Blakely's Friday night.
 Prescott Cha oter 153 o. E. $. are planning a Bazaar to be given some time in March.
 All members of Dixie Lodge, No. 87, Knights of Pythias are requested to meet at Castle Hall next Monday night. Work in the 2nd and Sd degree.
 J. A. England, c. c.
 Both old and young are cordial ly invited to attend the Valentine party at the residence of Mrs. R. l.. Blakeley Friday night A good time is assured.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10

Sam T. White went to ROsbOro today on business.
 City Confestionary can supply al the latest magazines.
 The Cemetery Association of the DeAnn cemetery, will meet at the home of Mrs. J. c. Young tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock. All members are earnestly re- quested to be present.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10
The Rag Time Tramps" at the Graha'

The rain was coming down ID torrents and it was raining % 7:30, but rain and weather dlu not keep the people from turp ing out and filling every seat ln the Grand last evening from ga lery to dres circle to laugh at 1Do travesties of the members !" The Tramps- and this their thru night. There was not an ac' 0' the bill that did rot receive en core after encore till the me fall of the curtain. After ''' show the Elks gave the compap' a splendid reception. They nav yet three nights and seats a' o. almost all taken ahead. -lhu napolis News.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10

Six Nights Go As You Please Race How many tired fathers and mo- thers in this town enter this race very night carrying baby?
 mi they wonder what the matter i. Chances are the child is starv- ing- worms are eating all of it's food. Most children have worms yours needn't. Whites Cream Vermlfuge will get rid of the !; rms and strengthen the child. Price 25c per bottle. For sale at Hcsterly Drug Store
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10
Baby Hands

will get into mischief-often it means a burn or cut or scald. Ap- ply Ballard's Snow Liniment just Us soon as the accident happens, and the pain will be relieved while the wound will heal quickly. and nhre,y. A sure cure for sprains, Rheumatism and all pains. Price
 1r., 5Oc and S1 a bottle. For
 A.c, by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10
Loc,l News

"The Rag Time Tramps" will be at the opera house on the 18th.
 The thermometer registered P last night, the coldest it has been for sever al weeks.
 A. A. Gibson, of Hope, has en- tered the race for county and probate judge of Hampstead county.
 Let Dan Cupid" fortell your future at the Valentine party at Mrs. R. l.. Blakely's Friday night.
 We regretvery much to chron- icle the serious illness of Mrs. Imon Gee and trust she will soon be out again.
 Buy your Valentines at the valentine party at Mrs. R. L. Blakely's Friday night. Com plete line at reasonable prices.
 o. B. Gordon returned this morning from Little Rock, where he has been attending the Ar kansas Good Roads Association.
 Sheriff Hood and his deputies and Messrs. Shankle and Norris, newspaper representatives, are at Hatley's Store today.
 Salesman Wtd.-To sell Groc- CTS, Druggists, Confectioners: $125 monthly and expenses Cali. fornia Cider and Extract Go. Leffingwell, St. Louis, Mo-
 Miss Dunaway was one of the enjoyable numbers of our lec- ture course--Fayetteville Arkan- sas Daily. Miss Dunaway will be at the opera house in this citys February 16th. Benefit Public School Piano fund.
 Hons. w. s. Goodwin, Minor R. Wallace and Latimore King, candidates for congress, passed through Prescott this morning en route to Chidester, where they will make speeches today in the interest of their candidates.
 Mir. and Mrs. Logan Claude McCorkle have issued invitations to the wedding of their daughter, to Mr. Thomas Monroe Anderson, which will occur at the Methodist Church in this city on Tuesday morning., February 22nd., at 7:30 o'clock. Star of Hope.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

We are authorized to announce Joe Meador of Ution township as a candidate for repre- sentative from Nevada county, subj ebt to the action of the democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce J. A. Nelson as a candidate tor representative of Nevada County, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary, March 30th.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10
Douglas Brooks.
SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS
 TELEPHONE CO

tEEGFhONE co.
 RATES: Business. ... .... Per Phone S2. 80 Business Extession.. Per Phone .75 Residence. .. ....Per Phone 1.5O Residence Extension Per Phone 80 Telephones are time savers. Lot us supply your necessities.
 A. II. SMITH, Manauer.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10
FOR ROAD OVERSEER

WE are authorized to announce Enoch Hale W As candidate for Road Overseer of Mis- souri Township. subjec to the action of the democratic primary,
 WE are authorized to announce w. Y. Ed " wards aS 6 candidate for road OverSeer of Missouri township, subj ect to the action of the asm0cratic party.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10
City Confectionery

S l have purchased the
 5 stock of goods of How
 ] ard Terry's, next to the \ postoffice, and will con-
 ! duct the business at the same stand. Having l considerably replenished
 the stock, 1 am able to ' supply your wants in my
 ] line. l carry a full line ] of confectioneries. cann- ed goods, cigars and to-
 bacco, and serve all kinds of cold drinks. Short orders a speciality.
 Give me a call.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-02-10
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

We are authorized to announce J. J, Hlrst as a candidate for County and Probate Judge of Nevada County, subiec to the acton or the Democratic lparty.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-02-26
An Effective Alarm.

Flanagan had been discharged from
the artillery and went to live In a cot.
tage in his native village. One day he
left ON weeks visit to some distant
relatives, and day later the village
constable was standing at his door
when he heard the sudden boom Of
the rusty cannon Flanagan had
mounted on his front hedge.
An Instant later brick whizzed
past the constable's ear and smashed
his door to smlthereens.
The indignant officer, followed by
the populace, rushed to Flannigan's
cottage and found 1t still tenantless,
but showing signs of recent burgling.
When Flanagan returned the next
week he heard the news and was de.
lighted.
"Oi prepared for burglars afore OF
wlnt away" he said by thrainin' the
gun on yer front door constable, and
conuicting 1t by sacret wires to the
doors aud windles and loading IL wild
brick. An it hit the door slap in
the middle? Bedad, 0i wasn't a gun.
layer in the artillery for nothin'!'--
Pearson's Weekly.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-02-26
DENY POLITICAL MOTIVES
Lodge and Simmons Both Declare
Senate Probers In Harmony.

Senate Probers In Harmony.
Washington. Feb. 26.-The admin
istration bill creating court of com.
merce and amending the interstate
commerce law was reported favorably
TO the senate by the committee on in
terstate commerce, and took its regu-
lar place ON the calendar. The
changes in the bill are of a minor
character.
Denial was made by Senator Sim
mons that there is any friction be-
tween members of the senate COM
mittee ON the investigation Of the
high cost of living, or that there has
been any effort to make political cap
ital by the minority at the sessions
already held. Senator Lodge corrob-
GRATED Senator Simmons and charac-
terized as false statements indicating
that there had been row at pre-
vious session. Both senators an
nounced that the hearings are to be
open to the public.
Senator owen of Oklahoma ad-
dressed the senate In favor OF the
federal guarantee OF deposits in ma
tional banks, which propositions he
offered as an amendment to the postal
savings bank bill.