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Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-28

Hartford.-Governor Weeks has &C., cepted invitations to attend two ban quets in Boston this week
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-28

Miss Mary Putney died suddenly on Saturday morning at the home of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Edgcomb. Miss Put ney was a nurse and was caring for Mrs Edgconb. In the night she com
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-28
WESTERLY DUMB MAN TALKS
Mysterious "Chas Dutton Finds His Tongus Suddenly Lawton's Bottling Establishment Raided--ensus En- umeratores Named-Peeping Tom Rounded Up Suit Against Insurance Companies.

While it has seemed to many in Westerly that for years James Law ton, who has a bottling establishment on what is known as the White Schoolhouse road, was immune from arrest for violating the liquor laws the belief was partially dissipated the day before Christmas when the police made a trad on the place and seized a large quantity of beer, whiskey and gin. in due time the suit was brought against the seized goods and as no claimant appeared they were adjudxed forfeit ed to the state by Ju1ge Oliver H. Williams and order issued for their destruction. but Mir, Iawton was not called to the bar c4 justice and it was supposed that tkere was to be no fur ther moleStatiOn of MT. LawtOn's meth cd of business, until Saturday, when the police interfered with the Easter trade.
 At ten o'clock Saturday morning, Chief Bransfield, accompanied by Sergeant Broes-- and PatroIemen West and Mitchell, made a hurried and un- expected visit to the Lawton place and served a search warrant upon MT. LaWtOn. Then the officers made search for intoxicating liquors and made a haul nearly as large as that of three months ago. They found and took to the police station five ha1f- barrels of ale three kegs of ale and one keg of porter, which had been shipped from the Providence Brewing company to J. Lawton Westerly, R. l., as indicated on the labels. The officers also seized one hundred and ninety-two bottles of lager, twenty-four bottles of porter, one quart of whislleH. one quart of gin a quart bottle half filled with gin and a pint bottle containing a, small quan- t1ty Of Wh4skey. In due time suit will be brought against the liquors and Mr- LaWt9d given opportunity to claim the seized goods Then will follow suit Tor violation of the liquor laws.
 Thomas De Paolo, who conducted a store in the premises at No. "A Pierce street, when the building was dam aged sy fire. last October, has insti- tuted proceedings in the Third district court to recover $1.000 for fire insur- ance for the contents of the store, $500 from the National Fire Insurance Go. of Allegheny, Pa, and $500 from the Pittsburg. Pa. It is understood that the reason for withholding the pay ment of the insurance money is the suspicion that the fire was of suspi ciOus origin.
 Soon after the fire the National Underwriters association bills were posted in Westerly to the effect that the fire was of incendiary origin and a substantial reward was offered for the detection, arrest and conviction of the firebug. but Mir. DePaolo does not con- slider this suspicion a reason sufficient for the non payment of the insurance
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-28

lief the chief persisted in the prose- cution that ended in his committal.
 Sunday afternoon, Sergeant Brown, with nittimus, took the prisoner to Providence, and to police headquar- rers before proceeding to Cranston. There he was readily recognized as Charles Kelley. a resident of Foun- tain street and with an unsavory rec- ord. When he saw the game was up Kelley commenced to talk. declaring that he had not uttered a word dur ing his nearly four days stay in West erly and did not feel much like talk ing then. He can hear as well and talk as well as anybody. he said, and added that he was also able to act. the part of a dummy to the queens taste. even if the authorities of Vest erly did resort to almost brutal meth ods to force him to quit shamming and tell the story of his life.
 Inspector Horton informed Sergeant Brown that Kelley was wanted for an assault committed in Lynn, and that he had also eloped with a Gloucester girl and married in Albany and Mrs. Kelley was now a resident of Foun- tain street and that her mother knew nothing of the marriage Kelley evil dently made careful study of the part he so successfully played in getting money under false pretences. and was perhaps the slickest article in that spe- cial line of fleecing money from a charitable public.
 The summer residence of Malcolm c. Anderson was entered by burglars Friday night and the premises thor oughly ransacked, as in every room of the house there is unmistakable evil dence of intrusion. Entrance was ef- fected by forcing a window in the basement and the locked doors in the house and drawers were all opened with a jimmy. Just what has been stolen cannot be ascertained until some member of the family arrives from Tnx npI- TI,x hoe ed to Chief Bransfield for investiga- tion.
 Irving Helm, a half breed Indian, employed in a local coal yard, is ac- cused of being a species of the Peep Sheriff Casey suspected Irving of wrong doing and he decided to trap him if possible Sunday afternoon Helm went to the rear of the Briggs the sheriff was satisfied that he had gone under the building and out un- der the plank sidewalk of the Broad street bridge. to point where pat ronS of the Groton and Stonington trolley road were waiting for a car.
 Sheriff Casey summoned Constables Tattersall and Hill and they went aft CT Helm. He was discovered lying on one of the girders of the bridge peep ing through the crevices of the board walk. Water was poured down through the walk to dislodge Helm, but with out effect. Then the sheriff went un- der the Briggs building and discharged his revolver, expecting that Helm would drop into the water and try to make impossible escape. Helm, how ever, evidently believing that the shot was fired at him, requested Casey not to shoot and came out of the place by the same route he entered. Helm was taken to the Pawcatuck lookup and will be arraigned in the town court of Stonington Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-28

T money. and therefore brings suit to
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-28
MYSTIC

Miss Putney, Nurse, Dies Suddenly While Caring for Patient-Fire in Gilbert Block-Easter Observance.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-28

Address by Highway Commissioner.
 The mems meeting will be held this evening in c. A. R. hall and will be an open meeting. to listen to State Highway Commissioner Mcdonald on Good Roads in the tSate of Com necticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-28
Birthday Whist.

Joseph Tyler entertained Fdda, night on his 18th birthday. there be ing six tables of whist. The frs prizes went to Miss Louise Gray am Hubert Williams and the consolation prize went to Miss Lillian Wilcox an' Albertus Brown. Refreshments weri served during the evening and musi was well rendered.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16
Development Congress

More than $500 delegate have been
nominated by the advisory committee
of the South Dakota Development and
Conservation Congress which will be in
session at Pierre from June 20 to July
/, inclusive. A rate of one and one
fifth fare has been secured from the
railroads, tents have been prepared on
the grounds for parties who care to oc-
cupy them, and the dedication of the
new state capitol building will occur
during this congress, A complete pro-
gram will be ready in few days. 1t
will be fine opportunity for visiting
the Capital City. Pierre is making ade-
quate provisions for the comfort of all
who attend, and extends a most cor
dial invitation to everyone.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16

track about two miles north of Garden
City. Everything left the rails but
the engine. Fortunately, however,
neither of the coaches was upset and
no one was injured. Traffic was
delayed for twenty-four hours but all
trains are again running on schedule.
Tom Sellevold, of Bradley, passed
through here Monday morning on his
return trip from Norway. He had six
emigrants with him. Their baggage
was all checked here instead of Brad
ley. This caused little inconvenience
here and delayed the train for a short
time. The conductor was very much
annoyed at the hindrance, but after
the baggageman explained that Lily
was on the map in Europe and Bradley
wasn't, he seemed pacified.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16
Attention Farmers.

Every farmer and every person
marketing grain in Webster is invited
to be present at the annual meeting of
the Webster Farmers Grain & Fuel
Co., Farmers Elevator) to be beld in
farmers room at the court house,
Webster, S. D., Monday, June 20,
1910, at o'clock p. m.
1t is the duty of each stakeholder to
attend this meeting.
VIM. Sheelar, Z. A. Schullian,
President Secretary.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16
Notice of Special Meeting OF
Board of County Commits

Notice is hereby given that special
meeting of the board of county COM
missioners of Day county will be held
at the commissioners room of said
county on Thursday, the 23rd day of
June 1910, at the hour of ten o'clock in
the forenoon of that day, to transact
such business as shall come before the
meeting.
Dated this 18th day Of June 1910
c. E. Blegen,
County Auditor, Day County, SD.
P. J. Blegen,
Deputy.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16
From Pierpont Signal.

Even the Aberdeen American admits
that the primaries are over.
The Democrats elected Miss Lena
Ray as their candidate for county
superintendent.
Eli says his watch stopped when the
returns began to come in and the
blamed thing hasn't run since.
1t is not always the BEST" to
assume too much. Four to one tells
the story of what the people think
about it.
Mrs. Birdie Marsh, formerly Miss
Birdie Perry arrived this morning
Missoula, Mont, for visit at Valor
heights.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16
From Crandall Times.

Mike McGrady made business trip
to Webster last Saturday.
Attorney Waddel, of Webster, was
here Saturday on legal business.
Ross Parks, of Lily, was here Sat-
urday to attend the farmers elevator
meeting.
Ed Roseth went to Webster We'd
nesday with the ballot boxes and
returns for election.
Frank Sears, of the law firm of
Sears & Potter of Webster, was here
Saturday on legal business.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16
Webster Electric Company.

Has for sale three second hand
storage batteries at bargain. These
batteries we have taken in on trades
and repaired. They are in first class
condition, have been thoroughly over
hauled and every thing about them u
right.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16
From Lily Argus.

Al Bashaw was in Webster Sunday.
Helmer Stephenson began his work
as substitute carrier on route No. 2
Monday. Mr.. ABBY, the regular car
rier, will take vacation of Is days.
Ed Thoe of route /, will also take a
vacation this week. Martin Hegna
will take his route.
Tuesday evening the north bound
Milwaukee passenger jumped the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16

about S85 and the $4,000 and other
property of the estate leaves family in
comparatively easy circumstances. The
company and their agents are to be
congratulated for the prompt manner
in which they discharged their obi
cation.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16
Taken Up.

Came to my premises May 80, two
colts, one iron gray yearling, gelding
one two year old mare dark brown.
Owner can heve same by calling at my
place, paying charges and proving
property.
Henry Matchbox:
Wheatland Township.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16

Webster is preparing for big street
carnival on June 1924 and Is. A full
three days of fun. Make preparations
to attend during the entire three days.
Alvin Compton drove an auto out
from Minneapolis arriving Monday.
He was accompanied by his friend
VIM. Schreyer, who visited him for a
day or two.
Chalmers Curtis, of Petoskey. Mich.
arrived Wednesday morning to look
after business interests here and
renew his acquaintance with old Day
county friends.
Miss Josephine Blank returned home
from Redfeld last Thursday night.
She is student at the Lutheran
Lady's Seminary and came home to
spend her vacation.
Miss Hilda Gross, whose health has
been failing for some time, left Satur-
day evening for Hot Springs in the
hope that the change in location would
improve her condition.
How about that new driving harness
you are going to buy? We have cut
the prices and you will profit by calling
on us. E. N. Dorr & Co., successors
to Webster Hardware.
Misses Nellie Tracy and Florence
Delaney returned from Menomonie,
Wis, Wednesday morning where they
are attending school, to spend the
summer yacation at home
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16

Martin Satter, of st. Paul, who
spent several days in this city looking
after some probate matters and visit
ing relatives and friends, returned to
st. Paul Monday night to resume his
duties on the police force.
The celebration at st. Joseph's
church at Grenville Tuesday and We'd
nesday drew big crowd, and all report
most enjoyable time. We will
endeavor to give complete account of
the proceedings next week.
John Dolan, who has been visiting
parents and friends in this city for the
past week. returned to Minneapolis
Monday night. He is in the law and
real estate business with his brother,
Francis, and says they are doing a
nice business.
Now that the primaries are over the
people had better get together and
boost for the Day County Fair Sept.
20-21 and %. The premium list is in
the hands of the secretary, w. H.
Chard, who will be pleased to furnish
you with one on application.
The members of Loise Chapter Mo. 8
O. E. S. held very enjoyable meeting
at Masonic temple Wednesday evening.
The latter part of the evening was
given up to social enjoyment. Refresh
ments were served and the participants
report most delightful time.
Webster opera house two nights,
June % and %. The Empire Dramatic
Co., will offer two new high class
dramas with good vein Throughout
each and every act. Plays that are
winners and in class one with everyone.
Vaudeville a feature between acts.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-16
Avisit to the old Small yard will
pay you, for you will find just what
youhave been looking for, at attrac-
tive prices that you can't turn down.
The Williams Lumber Co.

way company, made business trip to
Minneapolis Saturday night.
The Farmers Grain and Fuel COM
pany is now ready for business and is
paying the best prices for grain and
selling coal at prices that make the
other dealers set up and take notice.
Bauske, at the new cash produce
house, wants your cream, butter, eggs
poultry, wool, hides, fur, cattle and
hogs. He pays cash and top prices,
and can handle any amount of produce.
A caucus was held at the court
house Monday evening and j. G. Rath-
bun was nominated to succeed himself
as member of the school board and
S. S. Yeager to succeed Lars j. Fiks-
dial.
A Lily party consisting of Postmaster
0. S. Esgot, E. E. Beeney and Senator
Ross E. Parks passed through the city
Tuesday enroute for the lakes in the
latter gentleman's auto on a fishing
excursion
w. w. Tausley, representing the
Western Newspaper Union of Sioux
Falls, was Webster visitor Monday
in the interest of his company. We
acknowledge pleasant call from the
gentleman.
Show at Webster opera house June
% Mistakes Will Happen"a four act
comedy drama with vaudeville between
acts, such as late songs, clever coined
ians in monolog. dance and parodies.
All new and high-class.
We want you to call and get
acquainted for we are firmly resolved
that our prices and treatment will
make you friend and regular Gus
toner. f. N. Dorr & Co., successors
to Webster Hardware.
Mrs. H. F. Denton and daughter
went down to Milbank last Thursday
to spend few days with her husband
who was quite i'll. At last accounts he
was much better and the whole family
VIII DC HOIne IHlS week.
David Williams, vice president of the
First National Bank of Duluth, Mimi,
came in from the east Tuesday even
ing and will spend few days in Web
ster visiting his old friends and looking
after business interests.
H. l.. Hanson informs us that he is
now engaged in building the foundation
for large basement barn on the Ben
Fish place in Rusk township. The barn
will be 36x64 feet in size with twelve
foot posts. 1t will have a basement
underneath the entire structure. 1t
will be modern in every detail, and
when completed will be among the
best stock barns in the country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-02

The Chamber Of Commerce of Washing
ton is greatly elated over having secured
after keen competition with Chicago and
Toledo. the seventh annual convention OF
the National Rivers and Harbors Con-
gress, which VIII meet at the National
Capital December 7, :, and 9,
This organization now numbers thou
sands Of contributing members. and IS
made up Of representatives, from many
waterway associations in the United
States, boards OF trade and chambers Of
commerce throughout the country. and
from the ranks OF business and profess
sionaI men. who contend the necessity for
a broad and comprehensive policy on the
part of the Federal government in its
treatment Of the inland waters.
While Congress has gone on record. the
waterway assJ-idtiOnS admit in so far as
the action OF the committees of the two
Houses are concerned. in declaring In ia
vor of an annual river and harbor bill.
they declare that there is much yet 10 be
done before that policy is written into the
statute books.
IHit SOUNDED POlicy-
President Taft, who has seen the Ohio
River improvements extend over a period
of many years. sounded the keynote for
a comprehensive policy, and reiterated his
position on the subject Of inland water
way Improvements at Cincinnati. insisting
that only those projects which have the
favorable recommendation Of the board
H..
governmental aid, and that a sufficient
amount should be made available each
year 10 complete the project within the
earliest possible time consistent with good
business methods.
out OF the persistent agitation for q
policy and not a project" which the
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
has been urging for a decade, has come
a sentiment that the waterway improve
ment pork barrel must go and that
Congress should put the river and harbor
bill above criticism by appropriating only
for those projects that are worthy Of
improvement and viii be Of sufficient
tonnage-b bearing capacity when improved
to be Of material assistance in relieving
freight congestions.
Speech of Cummings.
No speech made by a Congressman bet
ter illustrates the absurdity OF the con-
tentions for small projects. while greater
and more deserving waterway improve
ments waited. or more clearly pointed
out the present wise platform of the Ma
tional Rivers and Harbors Congress as
broad and comprehensive policy than
did that Of Amos ]. Cummings, made IN
the early COS. In this speech, good ma
tured as II was. Mr.. Cummings con-
trasted the big project with the little
I would gladly vote sl.50O.O0O for the
harbor Of Galveston. If needed, but 10
secure this approximation / am not will
ing TO vote thousands for the improve
ment Of Powon River and Mingo Creek. %
said the New Yorker. For an hour the
House was convulsed with laughter over
the sharp contrasts deity worked out by
this adept in the use of vigorous
English.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-02
Palestine Plants Almonds.

The almond IS being planted extensive
ly in the plain near jana. The soil and
climate are favorable for its production
and il can be grown with little expense
Ii is taking the place of the wine and
olive, yielding more profitable returns
and requiring less care in cultivatation.
The almond orchards are just coming into
bearing. and the results have been quite
satisfactory to the growers. The yield
for 1909 was 800 tons, valued at SIS. 800, the
product being exported to France and
Italy. The successful cultivation OF this
crop has encouraged the planting of large
areas, and it promises in time 10 become
one of the leading and profitable indus
tries Of the planters near jana.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-02
RUSSIAN RAILWAYS FINANCED.

A British journal announces that an
important agreement has been concluded
between certain prominent British banks
and the Russian minister Of finance,
which provides funds for the construc-
ton of a network Of railways In the
Caucasus, including the long-proposed
line between Armivad and Touapse. 1t
is also stated that "all the material re-
auired for the work Of construction viii
be supplied from England
In this connection a director of one OF
the great concerns in Birmingham urged
that bankers in London should make II
a condition In loanlng money that a
portion Of the money loaned should be
spent in the United Kingdom. This sug-
gestion was TO create what would be
practically an industrial bank While 1t
has not usually been Requirement OF
fnanciers in England that a part of
money loaned should be expended in the
United Kingdom in purchasing supplies,
&C, as a matter Of fact Britishmanu-
facturers have a decided advantage over
Americans through the extent of capital
invested abroad For instance, a certain
British railway car company gets very
large orders from India, South Africa,
and South America not only because of
its excellent workmanship, but because
British capital is largely invested In rail-
ways in those countries, and financial In
terests having investments in India.
South Africa, and South America are also
interested in the said car building COM
pany. This is naturally n handicap for
American concerns seeking business in
those countries.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-10-02
BOOM SOUTH IN SHOW.
Coming Exposition in Pittsburg to
Show DeXeIopment.

show Development.
The agricultural resources Of the South
and the many advantages which that
section offers to the homeseeker are TO
be made a distinct feature Of the Nation
al Land and Irrigation Exposition. 10 be
held in Pittsburg at Duquesne Garden
October Il to g. through the exhibit
which the Southern Railway Company
has arranged to make through its land
and Industrial department
This exposition is backed by two OF
Pittsburgs great daily newspapers and
will be the most comprehensive show of
its kind ever held The back to the
soil'' movement has taken deep root in
the densely populated district around
Plttsburg where farmers are being driven
out OF their fields by the encroachments
Of factories. mines, and oil wells. In the
city OF Pitsburg there are $4,000 peo-
pie, while the population of the district
within a radius Of forty miles is two and
a quarter millions The show has been
extensively advertised in the Pittsburg
district and throughout the surrounding
territory.
The land and industrial department of
the Southern is equipped TO make a
comprehensive exhibit along its lines in
the Southeast, and Industrial Agent NJ.
v Richards will make the very best pos
sible display, feeling that through the
Pittshurg show he Will reach just the
peop1e whom the South wishes 10 at
tract
In addition to this exhibit, the off,
cials of the Pittsburg show are endeavor-
ing 10 secure a number of exhibits from
chambers of commerce, boards of trade,
and other organizations in the South. in
terested in the development of that sec
ton