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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Local News Briefs.

Henry Skinner of the Scotland road spent Sunday with relatives in New London.
 Eugene Bayrer has returned to his home in Hartford, after several days visit with friends here.
 Mrs. Mary Burdick of Danielson is the Taftville road.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank S. Avery of West Town street were recent guests of friends in Jewett City.
 Rev. J. 0. BarroWs of West Town streeet attended the fellowship meet ing in StoninSton Wednesday.
 Mrs. F. A. Talbot of Lisbon came on Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. Louis Olsen of the Scotland road
 Mrs. Frank Clifford and daughter of New London spent a day recently at her former home, near Peck's Corner.
 The regular business meeting of Ever Ready circle of the King 5 Daughters was held Wednesday even ing.
 Mrs. James Moffatt of East Town street has as her guest for a few days her cousin, Mrs. E. Whittemore of Hudson, Mass.
 There will be a service on Sunday afternoon at the Scotland road school house. William Crawford of Baltic will make an address.
 Mrs. Tiesler and daughter, Miss An na Tiesler, returned this week to their home, on West Town street, after 2 visit in Worcester Mass, with Mrs. TieSler'S son George Tiesler.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Herman
YOUNG BURGLARS ENTER
 PLEAS OF GUILTY
Fined for Theft and Bound Over for Breaking in-FeIix ProEcop Fined Sf and Costs.

In the city court on Wednesday morning Henry Coughlin and James Flick of Brockton, who have been en- gagged in q general breaking in and thieVing escapade ever since leaving their home, were presented, charged with theft and burglary
 They pleaded guilty to stealing 8. pOcketbook from the home of Charles A. Pendleton of Wauwecus hill and to breaking into the house of Patrick Burke of Norwich Town. For the theft they were fined S25 and costs each, while on the burglary charge they were held for the next term of the criminal superior court under $500 bonds
 Both the young men arc anxious to get as small a sentence as possible and have had the police inform their folks where they are. The false move of going to the pawnshop still ran kles in their minds and they VOW that when they get out they will spread the news that Norwich is a fine place for crooks to keep away from
 On Wednesday Owen s. Smith ap- peared at police station, looking for pair of automobile gloves stolen from his auto in Norwich Town Sunday night It is believed that they stole them and that they will be recovered.
 Felix Prokop had the charge changed from placing obstruction on rail- road track to theft Of log. He was fined $1 and costs. and paiI s9.44
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
MISS MAIN SEEKS RECOMpENSE
Claims that She Should Have $8O00 from the Estate of Her Brother for Work Done for Him-Witnesses Say They had Not Spoken for Years Before His Death

At the opening of the civil superior court in this city on Wednesday morn ing the case of Miss Lurie Main vs, Luther c. Gray and Alonzo Main. ad- ministrators of the estate of Ira D. Main was taken up.
 Miss Main testified that her brother, Ira D, Main, died in June, 1909. She lives on the Main homestead in Led yard and claimed that she kept house for her brother for many years from April l, 1S79 to the time of his death. and her suit is brought to recover SS.000 from his estate. Her testimony followed that of the administrators of the estate.
 During the last few years of I. D, Mains life he lived with Horace T. Knight at Lantern Hill, but the plain tiff claimed that he continued to run the farm at the homestead and that she kept the house and worked at the house getting the meals for the men who worked on the farm. She claimed that Ira had often said that she would have the homestead when he died and he had refused to sell the place for that reason. She said he had told her many times that she would have the farm for her kindness to him.
 Horace H. Main testified that he tried to buy the homestead but that
 
 Lurie. It was agreed by all the heirs at one time that she should have it and an agreement was drawn up but before it was signed they disagreed.
 Others who testified for the plaintiff were Nathan Main, H. Frank Button, Elmer J. Chapman F. H. Haskell, Frank N. Perkins and Phoebe M. Main. This completed the plaintiffs testi- mony, with the exception of that of J. H. Barnes. who was out of town for the day, and he will be heard to- dav
 For the defense Ethel A. and Will liam A. Main of Mystic were called. and it was the testimony of the latter that Ira was not satisfied with Lurie as a housekeeper. Mir. Main is a neph- ew of Miss Main. On cross examina- ton he said that on one occasion Lu- rie doubted his weight of some geese. but that did not cause him to have any feeling in the matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Comparisons.
GREEN NEVILLE
Sale and Supper Held by Ladies' So- eiety of Third Baptist Church. About the Town.

A successful sale and supper was held in the Buckingham Memorial on Wednesday evening by the Ladies' so- ciety of the Third Baptist church of GreeneVile. There was a good crowd present and all did ample justice to the fine supper. A sale of cake, candy and fancy articles followed and was also well patronized, the various tables be- ing in charge of the following ladies of the. society: Domestic table, Mrs. Olive Buddington, Mrs. William Long candy table, Mrs. Herbert Baldwin, Miss Eva Lund; fancy articles, Mrs. Elmer Mulkin, Mrs. Herbert Peckham, Mrs. George Howard; doll table, Mrs George Ellis. Miss Ethel Ellis.
 The supper committee consisted of Mrs. John Lewis. chairman, Mrs. Oli- yer Buddington and Mrs. George Ellis, assisted by the following: Mrs. George Bliss. Mrs. Elmer Mulkin, Mrs. Stephen Peckham, Mrs. Charles Levitski. Mrs. William Greene. Mrs. w. A. Richmond. Mrs. Nathan Wye, Mrs. William Loo mis and Misses Lillian Anderson, Mary Gray, Verne Smith, Ethel Ellis. Gladys Smead, Florence Ladd, Gladys Mat thews. The president of the society, Mrs. Fl. l. Peckham, had general su- pervisiOn of the affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
TAFTVILLE
Prizes Awarded at Parish Fair-Brief
 Notes of Local Interest.

Tuesday was the closing day of the parish fair and q good attendance was in evidence The fair was in progress for five nights and proved entirely sUteessful, a good patronage being enjoyed each night. The various prizes were awarded as follows: Box choco- lates. Miss Mary Dubrielle; gold rosary, No IA, J. c. Marsan: $5 gold piece, No 231, Alfred Langlois shoe order No. S3, Miss Sarah Carpenter; picture No. T Alexander Troy; 1ady's hat. No so. Grace Greenwood; half dozen knives and forks, No. S1. Mrs. H. Wal dren: centerpiece. No. 130, Miss Agnes lie Delaney: ton coal, No. IA. Mrs. Emma Langlois: barrel of flour. No. 95 Miss Sarah Cadarette: dinner set, No. 10T, T. Breault; s gold piece. No. 142 Miss Mary Newman; s5 gold piece, No 37, Frank Ladeur; two rugs, No. 73 Dennis Moran; parlor lamp, No 59. Alfred Bonais: clock, No. 112, Miss May Clark; pillow, No. 73. George Ro- berge: mission lamp No. 23. Miss Vic- toria Leblanc: parlor stove No. 1JSr Daniel Shea: wall paper. No. 46, M. Phaneuf; vase, No. 25, Peter Teller; cord Of wood. No. 1S7, Miss Mary Ma lone; chair. No 113, George Couture: ton coal, No. 227. Peter Malone; fo,In- tain pen. No. 3. Peter Malone, chail. No. 81. IT. Frechette; punch bowl, No. 97. Miss Kate Peardon; sewing ma chine, No. 6, Miss Rosanna Gautier; chair No. IS, Mrs A. Chartier: cord of wood. No. 1e5, Daniel Shea: six silver spoons, No 31, Daniel Shea; box soap No. B, Herman D'Avignon; chair. No 8S. IT. Tuote: doll. No 2o9. Miss Rose Murphy: sofa. No. 163, Mrs M J. Hasler; gold watch. Francis Demarais: pincushion and handkerchief case, No 6, Miss Florida Marsan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
LADIES' AID SOCIETY
 OF GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Presented Operetta Grandnnas Birth day to Large Sized Audience, Fol- lowed by Second Play.

Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the First German Evan gelical Lutheran church on Franklin street a pleasing operetta called Grandma's Birthday was presented to a good sized audience Tuesday even ing. The entertainment, which was interspersed with vocal and instru mental solo work rendered by different members of the church, was carried through most successfully under the direction of Mrs William Budzeck, as- sisted by Miss Emma Zahn, and was enjoyed by everyone. An old fashioned baked bean supper was served between 6 and o'clock and was attended by over three hundred people.
 The committee that was in charge or this delightful affair was composed of Mrs. Weinert, Mrs. Burzeck, Mrs. Hoelck, Mrs. Heigl, Mrs. Dearing and Mrs. Brandt, and they were assisted by the following: Mrs. Bolv, Mrs J. Jat5owsky. Mrs. J. Retkowsky. Mrs Vachae, Mrs. Thumm. Mrs. Krause, Mrs. w. Retkowsl1y. Miss Duftie Bolv, Mrs. Geer and Mrs. T'hiel
 The operetta Grandma's Birthday consists of chorus selections. solo and dialogue work and represents twelve little children engaged in joyous celebrationsof their aged grandmother $ birthday. Special scenery with wild flowers and branches of trees, was used to bring about an out of door effect. EVery one Ot those who LOOK part won credit to themselves and to those who had trained them for this exhibition. Little Miss Verna Bauck have a reel tation that called forth a generous ap- plause and a duet, Put Me in My Little Bed, was rendered very sWeetly by the Misses Ella Krause and Lydia Ober- owski. Miss Paula Bauck was at the piano. Those who took part in the operetta were the following: Miss Elsie Bauck as grandma, and these twelve who posed as her grandchildren: Ella Krause, Lydia Oberowski. Emma Ella JatkoWski. Paula. Weinert Marie Dearing, Anna Thiel, Rosie Thiel. Liz zie Sabrowski. Verna Bauck.
 | second operetta The Star Span gled Banner. which consists entirely of singing parts. was given later in the evening and called forth a well merited applause. Miss Amelia Kruck accom- panied on the piano. Miss Liberty was well represented in the person of Miss Paula Bauck, and the Misses Clara Zahn, Emma Zahn Louise Karkutt and Emma Thiel assisted In the rendition of this piece, every one being arrayed with the stars and stripes.
 During the intermission Herman Bradlaw gave a fine violin selection, with Miss Ella BradlaW at the piano, and was obliged to respond to an en- core. Miss Annie LeVitsky sang a so- pranO solo in fine voice and as a con- cluding number Silver Threads Among the Gold was given as a duet by Miss Carrie StelZner and Miss Ida Rossoll, with Miss Amelia Kruck as piano ac- companist.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01

 their friends met at their home on the Laurel Hill road for the purpose of helping them celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary MT. Steffer- son is chief engineer for the Brainerd & Armstrong mill in Greeneville, and on behalf of the company Mrs. Charles H. Bushnell of Elizabeth street pre- sented to MT. and Mrs. Stefferson beautiful colonial silver tea set of twenty-five pieces. There were many other presents received, including sev- eral from out of town friends.
 During the evening musical selec tions were rendered by Miss Elsie Col berg, Miss Annie Haglund, Miss Will Hams and MT. and Mrs. Fred Prothero. At late hour a light lunch was served. The occasion proved to be a most delightful one for all.
 MT and Mrs. Stefferson were mar ried in New York and have resided in this city for the past twenty two years They have a host of friends here who wish them many more such happy an- niversaries.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01

Sarah H. Main widow of Leeds Main, testified that in 1886, when Lu- rne and she were going out to call that Ira came out and said he want ed the witness to hear him say that he wanted Lurie to leave the house, and he had paid her off. He said that Lurie had treated him so mean was the reason for speaking to her in that manner.
 Others called were Stanton F. Main, Susan Knight, Charles A. Gray. who told of what they knew about the Main family.
 Mabel T. Simpson testified that she was the daughter of Alonzo Main, and that she wrote the document filed as exhibit No. 1. and saw her father give it to Lurie Main.
 Herman c. and Samuel L. Main tes- tified that they had worked on the homestead farm for Lurie, and that Lurie had paid them. They had seen Ira there, but that Ira and Lurie were not on speaking terms Ira did not take his meals in the house. but took the vietuals on plate and ate them outside.
 Mary F. Knowles and her husband, William c. Knowles, testified that they worked for Ira Main. Mrs. Main said that they lived in his house r years general housework for Mir. Main foI a period of less than a year. Mir. Knowles said that MT Main at the homestead was given his dinner out side the house by Lurie and he ate it at the woodpile, while the other help went inside to eat. He never heard them speak.
 Daniel H. Main testified that he had worked at the homestead doing gen. eral farming. and that he was hired by and paid by Miss Lurie Main, his aunt He said Ira and Lurie were not Nt1 riT1cy Tor hat rlcY1 Tysl wanted to reply to her questions he spoke to his nephew and asked him to tell her. This was also the testimony of Samuel Main.
 At this point court was adjourned until this morning at 10 o'clock for the continuance of the case. The plaIin- tiff is represented by Attorneys D. G. Perkins. Judge Brown and Allyn L. Brown, and the defendants by Attor- neys J. J. Desmond and c. F. Thayer.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
HOW MUCH IS YOUR
 STOMACH WORTH

It's worth almost as much as your life; how much is that worth? Ihe Lee & Osgood Go has a remedy that keeps the stomach right and makes 1t right when it goes wrong.
 MEDINA is the name of the great stomach remedy and The Lee & Os- good Co. guarantees it to cure the fol- lowing stomach ailments and symp- toms, or meney back.
 Upset stomach. pain in stomach, belching of gas. biliousness.
 Heartburn, sour stomach, lump of lead stomach, after dinner distress.
 Nervousness and headache caused by stomach derangement.
 That all-in feeling in the stomach after a night of sociability.
 Bad effects of overeating or drink ing; sea or car sickness.
 Vomiting of pregnancy or any stom- acn distress
 Remember money back if it fails at The Lee & Ossoed Co. or leading drug gfsts everywhere. and the price is only 50 cents a large box.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
IMPORTANT CHANGE
 AT ISLAND FORTS.

Although it was impossible to get verifcation from the New London ar tillerv district headquarters at Fort Wright Wednesday night, it is stated on good authority that important changes have been ordered hy the war department at the island forts. It is evident the department intends to give up the idea of trying to garrison the small artillery posts throughout the year. It is understood that the One Hundred and Thirty fourth company at Fort Michie is to be transferred to Fort Wright and that the Eighty eighth company at Fort Mansfield will go to Fort Terry
 It was also reported Wednesday evening that an enlisted man at Fort Wright had attempted suicide Sunday with a service rifle. He missed his heart, but a, bad hole was torn in his side and he is now in the Fort Wright hospital It is said he was homesick and tired of the service He was known as Memo.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Shot Biu Hawk.

The most highly nrized trophy of the hunting season was brought to view Monday by the crack shot Of the town when after final day in the Slades about the village he returned to the observation stand on Highland avenue and exhibited to an admirinT group live and beautifully mottled brown and red tipped hawk. In taking the shot the hunter de-glanced the bird, in- turing only one wing, which momen- tsrily stunned the creature this en- abling him to capture the bird without difficulty. Its length from tip to tip measured four feet two inches. It is the intention of the owner to place it in the hands of a taxidernlist
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
WASH THAT ITCH AWAY


 Ii is said that there are certain springs in Europe that give relief and cure to Eczema and other skin dis cases If you knew that by washing in these waters you could be relieved from that awful itch, wouldn't you make every effort to take g trip to Europe at once? Would you not be willing to spend your last cent to find the cure?
 But you need not leave home for these distant springs. Relief is right here in your own home town!
 A simple wash of Oil of Winter green, Thymol and other ingredients as compounded only in D. D. D. Pre- scription will bring instant relief to that terrible burning itch. and leave the skin as smooth and healthy as that of child.
 If you have not already tried it, get at least a 25 cent bottle today. We assure you of instant relief.
 H. B. Smith, 205 Main Street
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
YANTlC HAPPENINGS.
Aecident-Ladies' Guild Meets-Bg g
 Hawk Shot by Local Hunter.

Mrs. Charles Williams of Laurel Hill spent Wednesday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Henry Eastland, of FHtchville.
 Miss Mary Hyde has returned to Pratt institute. Brooklyn, N. Y, where she is a member of the faculty.
 Mrs. Georgianna Lillibridge has re- turned after a brief visit with her sis ter in Columbia.
 LeRoy Hubbard of Bean Hill while descending the stairs in the Saxon mill recently, slipped and suffered a strain which has confined him to his house on Sturtevant street
 The Ladies' guild of Grace church held a meeting in their rooms on Church street Wednesday afternoon. at which time it was decided to hold fair and entertainment. The meeting was largely attended.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Death of Mrs. Maroaret MaIonev.

Mrs. Margaret Collins Maloney pass ed away at 3.30 o'clock Wednesday morning at her home on Prospect street, following an Hines of only five days. Death was caused by pneumo- mia.
 Mrs. Maloney was born in County Ireland. in 1929. She came to this country in 1856 and has resided in Greeneville for the past fifty three years. She was married in 1863 to Ed mund Maloney. her husband living but seven years after their marriage. She is survived by one son, Edward Ma loney. and a brother, Michael Collins, both of Greeneville.
 Mrs. Maloney had many friends in this place, where she has spent so many years of her life, and all will hear of her death with deep regret.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Funeral of James MoNallev.

The funeral of James NcNalley took place Wednesday afternoon at ? o'clock from his late home on Roosevelt ave- nue, and many friends and relatives were present. There were numerous floral forms Rev C. H. Ricketts of ficiated and six friends acted as bear CTS. The burial was in Yantic ceme- tery and the committal service at the grave was read by Rev MT. Ricketts.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Home Missionary Society Meets.

The Dorcas Home Missionary society or the Methodist Episcopal church meets this CThursday) afternoon at the parsonage, on West Town street. The Friday evening meeting of tht Epworth league is to be omitted this week, that all may attend the service at the Central Baptist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Afternoon Session, 1.3o O'Clock.

Quelpart island. whose trade is as- suming some prominence. is part of the province of South Choula, If is 150 miles in circumference and 300 square miles in area. It is the largest of the Korean islands. In it's center is Mount Haula. $500 feet above the sea level. The land from this mountain slopes down on all sides to the sea.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
NORWICH TOWN
Sunday School Officials in Conferences Meeting of Dorcas Society-Rrefs and Personals.

An informal meeting of the officers and teachers of the Sunday school of the First Congregational church was held in the chapel Wednesday evening to discuss the line of study to be talk en next year and to decide the ques- tion of new hymn books.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Association EoothaIi.

A pra ctice game Of association foot ball will be played Saturday afternoon on the Providence street grounds be- tween two teams picked by R. Walker and J. Benoit Followin@ the game, meeting of the regular Taftville team will be held to discuss plans for the future It is exnected that the team will play but one more game on Christmas day. with the fast West erly team as their opponents. The team has had 3 successful sea son winning 8 good percentage of the games played The closing game should be a good one as of the two games played Taftville has taken one and Westerly the other
 About the Village.
 Frank Ben0it of Merchants avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Get the Genuine Always.

A substitute is a dangerous make shift especially in medicine. The gen. uine F'oley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds quickly and is in yellow package. Accept no substitutes. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
A Simple Safeguard for Mothers.

Mrs. D. Gilkeson, 326 Ingles Ave, Youngstown, Ohio, gained wisdom by experience. My little girl had se- were cold and coughed almost continu- ously.. My sister recommended Foley's Honey and Tar. The first dose I gave her relieved the inflammation in her throat and after using only one bottle her throat and lungs were entirely free from Inflammation. Since then I al- ways keep a bottle of Foley'5 Honey and Tar in the house." Accept no sub stitutes. Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Broken Shaft Stems Work.

Since Tuesday noon work has been discontinued in the Shetucket mill on account of the breaking of a shaft It is not known just how long it will take to repair the break and the damage caused by it. but work will probably be resumed in short time
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01

Fred Meyers of the United States navy went on Tuesday to New York, from whence he will go to Annapolis to join his ship. MT. Meyers has been spending thirty days furlough at his home in this place.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01

There was large attendance at the auction held st the Gladue farm on Wednesday, the farm and entire stock being sold. MT. Gladue is moving to South A street in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01

Tonlmy-Pop. what is a dividend? Tommy's Pop (who has been stung in P D. & Q)-A dividend, my sonl is what is left for the stockholders after the divvy.-St. Louis Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
BAPTIST MINIsTERs'
Conference to Be Held at Stoninqton
 Next Monday.


 The New London County Baptist Ministers conference will meet at the First Baptist church in Stonington next Monday, with morning and after noon sessions and luncheon served by the women of the church during the noon hour. The morning session will open at 10.45 o'clock and the program will be as follows:
 Morning Session.
 Devotional Services, led by the Rev. George C. Chappell of Montville
 Essay The Resurrection, Rev. James w. Bixler, D.D., of New London
 Essay, Answered Prayer, Rev. J. A. Elder of New London.
 Afternoon Session, 1.3o O'Clock.
 Devotional services. Led by Rev. B. c. BOardman of Waterford
 Business session.
 Essay, Book Review, The Decisive Hour in Missions, John R. Mott, Rev. George R. Aatha of Groton
 The dinner to pastors will be served by the women of the church at 12.3O o'clock. The officers of the confer ence are: Rev. George Burton Mars ton. president: Rev. H. B. Rankin of Noank. vice president; Rev c. M. Reed of East Lyme, secretary and treasurer The programme commit tee comprises Rev. C. R. McNallv of New London, Rev. C. C. Chappell of Montville and Rev. II. F. Adams of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01

John Fournier of Hunters avenue went to Providence on Wednesday for two weeks visit with his uncle.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
$1.5O Blankets at $1.19

Size 10-4 Blankets in white and gray-Sale price $1.19 a pair, regular price $1.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
95c Blankets at 69c

Size 10-4 Blankets in white and gray-Sale price 69c a pair, regula1 price 95c
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-01
Wool Blankets

At Size 11=4 White and GAy SPAS Wool Blankets at SPAS a
 pair, regular price $500. At Size 11-4 White and Gray S3.43 Wool Blankets at $3.4S a
 pair, regular price $456. At Size 11-4 White and Gray S4.48 Wool Blankets - at $446
 pair, regular price $500.