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Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
AUGUST EXTRA DRY.
Weather Report for the Month Shows
Scant Precipitation.

The United States weather report for
August as compiled at the voluntary
observatory at Bitgood's is particularly
notable for the small amount of rain
fall. only 1877 inches being registered
during the 81 days, a quantity that is
often exceeded in a single storm. The
greatest amount of precipitation in any
"a hours was so of an inch on the oath.
The maximum temperature for the
month was not excessive, IS degrees on
the 25th being the highest point reach
ed. The minimum. Al degrees, on the
9th, was quite surprising, however,
and frost was noted as an accompa-
uying feature. The greatest daily
range was 50 degrees on the 2Sth,
There were Is clear days out of the
81. 10 partly cloudy and cloudy.
Democratic Caucus in Brooklyn
The democrats of Brooklyn at their
party caucus held in the town hall in
that village Wednesday evening named
the following delegates to the various
conventions that are to be held: State.
Albert 3. Webb, John NJ. Bessette;
congressional. Herbert Lyman, Henry
Iathrop: senatorial John Weaver, Jr.,
George w. Talbot; county. Oscar At
wood, Herman Lathrop. Albert Webb
was chairman of the meeting and Os-
car Atwood was the secretary.
Godreau- Heneaut Wedding.
At ST. James church at an early
mass next Monday morning Miss
Omarine Godreau and A1cid Heneault,
both of the West Side. will be united
in marriage. They will go to Canada
on their wedding tour.
Four Tables of Whist.
Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Murray enter
tanned a four table party at whist at
their home on Main street Wednesday
evening, and the affair was a delight
full one. Those present will probably
organize themselves into a club to
meet regularly at each others homes
during the winter months.
Opening Play of Season.
Manager Edward S. Carpenter of the
town hall presented the first theatrical
Hall Girl Thursday evening, a welcome
change from the persistent diet Of
picture shows.
Patriotic Instructor to Visit G. A. r.
Posts.
Postmaster Charles A. Potter, elected
patriotic instructor of the Connecticut
department, G. A. R.. at the last state
gathering of the veterans, is soon to
start on tour of the state, visiting
posts in connection with the duties of
his office.
Mari Not Yet Out of Danger
Robert ]. MARI the former pianist at
tIlG SuHlIiItI llGdlSG DIT w IIuWOOu park,
who shot himself about ten days ago
at his home in Williamsville. is still at
the Day Kimball hospital at Putnam
and not out of danger.
About the Borough.
The date for the senatorial conven-
ton of the democrats of the Twenty
eighth district has as yet not been. Sc
lected, but it is to be held in Putnam
some time during the present month.
The illness of Earl A. Young of Win
sted, who is al the home of his father
inlaw, z. e. Bitgood, has been dag
nosed as typhoid fever. The case is a
mild one.
McGregor post, G. A. r, members
will resume their meetings next week.
It. is expected that a number of them
will arrange to go to Norwich to wit
ness the reception of q large class into
the Sons of Veterans on Sept. IL.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
Police Business Durinq August.

The report of Capt. of Police E. IT.
Richmond for August shows a total of
46 arrests for the month. The causes
are - follows: Drunk 20. assault
and breach Of the peace 2; drunk art7
breach of the peace 2; runaway boy
] breach of peace 2: drunk and as
sault 3; assault 1; adultery 2; drunk
and trespass on railroad 2: violation
automobile law I seduction / tres
pass on railroad / violation term of
probation l: manifest danger of fall
Ing. INTO habits of vice -; total 49,
The cases were disposed OF as fol-
lows: Died in station house 1; COM
mitted to jail 10; committed to Flor
ence Crittenden mission /; judgment
suspended 6; probation for collection
of fine and costs 2; turned over to
parents l execution of Judgment sus-
pended 4; appealed 1 turned over to
other officers ?; paid fine and costs s;
nolled 1; released by captain 5; re-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

Nagrancy was charged against John
Sweeney Of Joplin. No, who saws lie is
80 years old and never had shave 10
his life, and who was arrested III the
Frisco Yards. His snow white beard is
five feet seven inches long and he
wears it wrapped several times around
his body.
Sweeneytsays he has been a tramp
81 years. has had only five baths in
that time. and never felt the scrape of
a razor on his face.
He has been put to work on the
streets, and attracts considerable at
tention.-N. y. World.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
Traveller of Eleven.
WEDDING.
Hayford--Titus.

Miss Marion L. Titus, member of the
faculty of Putnam High school during
the last year. and Leslie Hayford of
ST. Johnsbury, VT. We're married at the
Third Universalist church in Soner-
vile, Mass, home of the bride.on Mon
day evening of this week The cere-
mony was performed by Rev Arson
Titus, father of the bride, assisted by
Rev. Harry A. Hersey, pastor of the
church
Mr. Hayford. who has been for sew
eral years in the service of the gov
eminent in various capacities. is now
field secretary of the North American
Civic league for immigrants with ma
tional headquarters in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
FEWER CANADIANS
Coming Across the Border to New
England Towns.

westward TFoi Forget New England!
This is the slogan that has caught the
fancy of thousands of French residents
of Canada, and has been needed so
as to divert by far the greater per-
centage of iTnmigra ton from across
the border into the manufacturing
towns of New England to the wealth.
promising prairies of Sashl0a tchewan
and AIberta-the paradise of the Do
minfOn. This condition is not a prob
ability, but already a reality Putnam,
like many other nearby towns with a
large percentage of French Canadian
inhabitants, is good example with
which to prove the fact.
Whereas it was no uncommon thing
for many families to come here from
small Canadian towns a few years ago
such an occurrence is now something
of a. rarity, and is constantly growing
more SO. a prominent Canadian resi-
dent of Putnam was quoted Thursday
as saying that greater opportunities of
the Canadian west-the prospect for
immense returns for their labor in a
new worlds the magnet which is
attracting the immigration of the north
from New England.
Local Notes.
Mrs William E. Holmes and daugh-
ter, Zillah, are en- route to their home
in Montreal. after spending the sum
mer in Putnam.
DR.. and Mrs J. n. Landry will leave
Monday for Montreal to attend the Eu-
charistic congress.
H. e Church Of Hartford was in
Putnam Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
Eastford Road Contract Let

The highway commissioner has let
the contract for the construction of
the Eastford road in the town of
Woodstock about $500 linear feet, with
16-inch hardening course, to A. Brazos
& Sons of Middletown, and the work
will be commenced next week. Civil
Engineer r. f. Mitchell of this city
viii have charge OF the supervisioS
Of the work Of Construction.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
FUN ERAL.
James Swanton

The funeral of James Swanton was
held Thursday morning from his late
home on High street at S.45 O'Clock,
followed with a service at o'clock
at St. Joseph's church. Rev. NJ. J.
Lynch was the celebrant of requiem
high mass The remains were taken
to Greeneville cemetery by funeral
car at 1925 o'clock. The bearers were
James and Patrick Mahoney of Nor
wich. Edward Ballet of Brooklyn N
Y and George Swanton of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
Taken to Norwich,

William Rooney of Norwich, the
man who was arrested at South Wind
ham Wednesday afternoon by Consta-
Bile Avery and Mr.. Murdoch, suffer-
ing with delirium tremens, was taken
to that city Thursday by Constable
W. j. Hastings and turned over to
se-ec tnlan Lillibridse of that town.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
Darlinq-Neff NuptisIs.

A wedding of more than passing in
terest was contaminated in this city
thursday when Andrew Darling, aged
So, a farmer residing in the town of
Hampton, and Mrs. Eldora Neff, also
of that town, in the village OF Clarks
Corners were united in marriage by
Justice of the Peace Andrew Jackson
Bowen in his Office in the Opera house
block at noon. A son of Mrs. Neff
was one of the witnesses to the cere-
mOny
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
COLCHESTER
Weddings Past and Prospective--BaII
Club to End Season-EvanqeIica al
Churches to Reopen.

Mrs. c. G. Barton and two sons of
Norwich are visiting Mrs. Bartons
mother, Mrs. Ida Wagner.
Fred J. Hudson inspector-on the
state roads being built on South Main
street and the lower part of the town,
has returned from New York
Home from Honeymoon.
Prof. and Mrs r. A. Moore have
returned from st. Paul Mr.. Moon was
recently married in that city.
r. A. MilIar has returned to his
residence, The Fairview on Broadway,
after trip to New York.
The banns of marriage were pub
lshed the first time last Sunday at
St Andrews church between James
Sherlock and Miss Mary Brown, old
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
+. Brown
The steam road roller has been at
work on the piece of state road on
South Main street
Miss Belle Strong and niece Miss
Martha. Reynolds of Norwich are Wis
itins relatives in Columbia.
End of Season.
Saturday will wind up the schedule
or the Colchester ball team. They will
have as their opponents the st. An
Crews team of Middletown. They
have played Is games and won IS.
Baptist and Congregational Services
to Be Resumed.
Regular services will be resumed at
the Baptist church Sunday. The pas
tor, Rev. b ID. Remington. will also
preach at the Fitchvi1le Baptist
church. Services have been omitted
there during August.
Rev. f.. c. Ingalls, will resume his
duties as pastor of the congregational
church Sunday, after d months vaca-
ton i'll New York and Washington,
ID. -.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
Alta c hrnent PIaeed

Constable William j. Hastings on
thursday morning placed an attach
1nent for 500 upon property on Jack
son place belonging to Abraham
Blanchette. to cover a suit brought
against him for $15 damages by Asher
i. Holmes of this city. which is re-
turnabie before Justice of the Peace
Charles A. Capen on September TO-
Attorney p ], Danshey will apepar for
the plaintifs.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
N auatit to Fear.

Mamma-"What are you going TO do
when you grow up dear ?''---
Tommy going ter work Son a
mornin' paper. Then | won't have ter
go ter bed till daylight, an SO l won't
have to say my pray
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

learn even before our cousins german
gave us this hint. In the self-same
week that they imported bagged flies
we bagged for our own use OH a single
farm 125 bushels, of grasshoppers We
have been slow in learning economy,
because we could afford to waste or
thought we could.-New York Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
Hearings by the Interstate Com

Hearings BY the Interstate Com
meres Commission Of the testimony
respecting the recent advances in
freight rates by the railroads in classi
f1cation territory will be held beginning
Sept. in the board Of trade and trans
portation building 208 Broadway. New
7 ork city The hearing Will be con
Quoted by Judge George n Brown
chief examiner of the commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
'illimantic, Danielson and Putnam

leased by Officer Jackson II bound
over committed state reform school
Tor boys /; total 49,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

Miss May Sweeney. who has been
spending a couple of weeks in Dor
chester and Boston, Mass, has return
ed to her home in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

The Misses Helen AMI Bessie Brad
shaw left Thursday for a visit with
relatives in Portchester. n. H.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

Miss Eva Wood left Thursday aft
ernoon for visit of several weeks in
Attleboro, Mass, and Providence, r. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

The municipal census of Rosario in
April showed 19227S inha bitants. not
including 1000 absent working in the
harvest fields.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George williams have
returned from an enjoyable trip to
Marblehead, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
H Has Come Back.

'Unqualifiedly false, without any
basis of truth "A tissue of falsehoods
from beginning to end" Yes, rnere -
no doubt that he has come back.--N.
Y. Evening Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

Rev. Gustav DePreyter vicar gen
eral of the diocese of Oklahoma is the
guest of Rev. Arthur DeBruycker, the
pastor of St. Mary's church, for a few
DAYS.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
WILLIMANTIC
What Is Goino on Ton;,h+

Wnat is Cong On Tonight.
Pythian Sisters, Purinton Temple,
NO. 2
Naudevlne and moving pictures at
LOomer Opera house.
Scenic Temple.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

Lieut.. Daniel Killourey of the city
police force is enjoying a few eve
ning's vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

A Socialist Member of the Germ an
reichstag described Rooseelt as a po-
litical drummer"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

Uriah Undertook left Thursday to
spend a week with relatives in Mo-
dena, N. Y,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
SOLD HIS UNIFORM.
ProdeaI Son of Uncle Sam Hankers
for His Ship and Three Square Meals.

John Taylor Asher. %, ST. Louis,
Mo, occupied the cage at police head
quarters Thursday. awaiting instruc-
tons for his return to the battleship
North Dakota of the Atlantic fleet,
from which he deserted at Newport
about a week ago. Asher, who is a
member of a marine corps assigned
to the vessel mentioned, walked into
Captain Murray's office and gave him
self up. He said he was tired of the
life he has been leading, knocking
about, with decided uncertainty as to
where he was to eat or sleep. He will
be glad to be again aboard even if he
does not get shore liberty for some
time to come.
Asher, who is a, quiet appearing fell
low, is minus his uniform, having sold
it to help out his finances.
Traveller of Eleven.
A1mira Bennor Warner, a little Bal
timore girl of II years of age. started
back for her home city Thursday aft
er a stay in Putnam with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Uzam Bennor.
The little. miss made the lengthy jour
ney alone, and was not apparently APP
palled by the prospects of it, either.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
OBITUARY.
Nathaniel p. Perkins.

NathanieI p. Perkins, aged II. died
suddenly Thursday morning of cpl
lepsy at his home in Pleasant Valley.
Mansfield. Mr.. Perkins had been in
rather poor health for the last ten
years. He was native of the town
of MANSFIELD and was the son of Ma
thanie1 Patten and Lucia Ann (Boyn-
tom Perkins. He was well known in
this city, having been a regular at
tendant of the First Baptist church
here the greater part of his life
There survive two sons Arthur l..
Perkins of Jersey City. and Mark r.
Perkins of Delta. Col; two daughters
Mrs. Eta Anderson of Eatick Mass
and Mrs. Florence r. Griggs of Hol-
liston, Mass. Complete arrangements
for the funeral have not been made.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
William +. Turner.

William F. Turner. aged SO, died at
st. Joseph's hospital at one o'clock
Thursday afternoon, following an ex-
tended Illness with rheumatism and
heart complications. Deceased was
admitted to the hospital week ago
from his boarding place on Main
street.
Mr. Turner was a native of South
Coventry and was the son of Arson
and Hannah (Curley) Turner of that
town and was one of a family of sew
en- children
Prior to the war Mr. Turner was
engaged by the late P. w. Turner of
Turnerville in the sale of silk. De-
ceased spent most of his life in New
York city, although he visited this
vicinity frequently. He was quite
prominent in the silk and cotton
thread industry during his business
career until four years ago when his
health compelled him to retire. com
ing to this city to make his home.
There survive a son. Harry NJ. Tur-
ner. who is a postal clerk on the
Providence division of the New York
New Haven & Hartford railroad, run
ming between this city and Providence,
where he resides. The only other near
relative is nephew, A. G. Turner of
this city. who operates the silk mill
on Bank and Valley streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02

Miss Irene Heffernan of Bridgeport
is the guest of friends in town for a
few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-02
Personal Mention,

Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Bill spent the
day in Hartford Thursday
The Arizona sentinel., 1910-07-07
SeaB TrIaE

The examination of witnesses ln uS- ,tice court in the case against SObers Bishop, Leo FranEenberg, Carl Bishop, Miguel Villa and Tony Sealy, charged with the killing of $. Is. Sealy in Cl- bola valley last week, has been in prog ress before Justice J. c. Jones Guripg the past three days. court being held in the old penitentiary. District At torney Tiinmons and J. NJ. Hess con- ducted the prosecution, while r. T. Robertson is defendants attorney.
 Sealy was killed while he had alph Sealy, his son, in custody, on war; mt purported to have been issued by Jus tice Weinshank at Kofa, who frequent ! ly deputiZed the elder Sealy as an ar resting officer. A determined effort was made to prove this warrant for gery by $. B. Sealy, who was slaln by the five accused after they had been summoned by Ralph Sealy to his res cue. Frankenberg is a Yuma county constable w. $. BelfOrd, at whose home she killing took place, who Was the only non-invulved eyewitness, tes- Etifed that Sealy fired first at the group 2 SoE defendants, who ohereupon shot al him in unison, in two volleys, at the kseeend of W which he fell dead
The Arizona sentinel., 1910-07-07
Sealed Proposals

ENTERTAINMENT OF THE INTE- b rior, Office of U. s. Surveyor General, Phoenix, Arizona, June 13, 1910. Sealed proposals in duplicate, will be received at this office up to and including 12 o'clock, noon, July I3, 1910, for running, measuring and mark ing according to law and instructions, 621 miles. more OF less, of surveys in Mohaver GOchise, COconinoy Pfn"l, Yavapai, Ypma and Maricopa counties, in ths, Territory If Arizona. The righV is reserved to waive technical defects and to reject any and alp btlS- Detailed instruct ions as to tSe lands to be srr- veyed and conditions under which pro posals will be considered, etc, will be supplied to prospective bidders on ap- phcation to Prank $. Ingalls,, U. $. Surveyor-GeneraE for Arizona.
The Arizona sentinel., 1910-07-07
Death of Pioneer Woman

Mrs. Ignacia Perry. mother e8 Mrs. Donald Mcintyre and Mrs. Chona Nay Doe, died Tuesday afternoon at tIse sge of eighty years, owing been a Tesbsae SS of Yuma for over fifty years She gas the towns oldest pioneer, having cUme here in 1852, when this discric6 was q part of Mexico, the Gadsden purchase eccurEing two years later. Hall lLan- lOn is the only person now living who was here when she came here. The funeral services, under the auspices of the Catholic church, took place We'd nesday morning, a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends accom- panying the remains to their place of iutermenL in Yuma cemetery
The Arizona sentinel., 1910-07-07
Delegates Wanted

The National Irrigation congress, which will meet at Pueblo, Colo, Sep tember 26-30, wants five delegates from Yuma county, and the secretary has written to w. E. Marvin, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, asking him 10 appoint such. Mr. Marvin will ap- point any applying citizen who VIII agree to attend.
The Arizona sentinel., 1910-07-07
Notice of Restoration Of Public Lands to Settlement and
 Entry
Entry

@EPARTMENT OF THE INTE-
 y rior General Land Office, Wash incton, D. C., June 2, 1910. Notice of Restoration of Public Lands to Settle ment and Entry. Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the 1nterl- or has vacated departmental order o1 withdrawal in so far as the same affects the withdrawal for irrigation purposes upder the act of June r, 1902 (32 Stat.r 3S8l. for use in connection with the Colorado River Project, Arizona, of the following described lands Tn the Territory of Arizona, and by hls authority such of said tracts as have not been heretofore finally restored and are not otherwise withdrawn, re- served or appropriated, will be subject to settlement under the public land laws of the United States on and after Septemb Der 10, 1910, but shall not be subject to entry, filing or selection un- til october 19, 1910, at the United States and office at Phoenix, Arizona, warning being expressly given that no person will be permitted to gain or ex- ercise any right whatever under any settlement or occupation begun after June l6, 1010, and prior 10 September l9, 1910, all such settlement or occupa- tiun being forbidden: G. and 5. R. Principal Meridian. T. 7S., R. 22 w., S8 Sec. 8 and S1 Sec. 36 T. s. S., k. 2 w., all Secs. l, ,, II and F. Fred Dennett Commissioner of the General
 Land Onice. Jesse E.. Wilson. First
 Assistant Secretary of the Interior. | I,,l,,
The Arizona sentinel., 1910-07-07
Wanted--GOld or Silver
 Mine

Have client for gold or silver mine that will stand rigid examination State in first letter extent of develop ment, nature of ore, estimated tonnage and hasis of calculation, distance from railroad, water and timber supplies ana other factors affecting operation.
 ENGINEER, P. o. BOX 23o, Jun30-t3 NEW 1Ohh.
The Arizona sentinel., 1910-07-07
House Party Contest

The Morning Sun woGnd up its "beaaty contest" last Saturday, the prizes being trips to the coast f"r two weeks personally conducted by tdiioS Westover and his family. Seven fair contestants finished and the Sun decid- ed to take them all, to-wit: Misses Ori0la Noriega, Mary Gomez, Kather- inc Gilmore, Hope Ncahr, Lizzie Frank, Mabel Jones and Georgia Lee.
The Arizona sentinel., 1910-07-07
MARK A. RODGERS, rI. D. l23 5. Stone Avenue, Tucson Ari7.

WANTED-The Western Telegraph institute and Railroad Business Col lege, San Fernando Building, Los An geles. Thorough, practical school de- voted exclusively 10 preparing young men and women for railroad business. Situations waiting all graduates.