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Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
were wiIlimantic visitors on

Lebanon were Willimantic visitors on Tuesday.
 Miss Marion Preston of Providence is visiting friends fin this city.
 Lawrence S. Casey left Tuesday for a business trip to New Haven.
 Dr. M. l.. Laughlin of Norwich was a Willimantic visitor Tuesday.
 Arthur Plant of New Britain is the guest of relatives on lower Main street for the week.
 Judson DeLapp of Stamford, for merly of this city. was the guest on Tuesday of J. F. Carr.
 A. J. Langefeld, the contractor who paved Main street was in town on Tuesday renewing acquaintancss..
 Clarence Fahey and Nathan Eccle- ston have entered the employ of the New England Engineering company.
 The appraisal of the stock, etc., of Charles Haddad, the bankrupt, totaled S193, according to the figures handed in by the appraisers.
 Inspector Reuben Ladd of the Con necticut company, with headquarters in Norwich. was in town Tuesday in the interests of the street railway peo- pie.
 Arthur T. Kelley and Harold, stu dents at the Connecticut Literary in stitute at Suffield, attended the ath- letic ball given under the auspices of the Thread City Cyclers Tuesday evening.
 Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Matthewson, who have been visiting Charles A. Southworth of Turner street for the past three weeks left for a stay with friends in Albany, N. r., before re- turning to their home in Chicago, III.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
COLCHESTER
Pathetic Case of Cornelius MoCarthy- Concert of Academy Chorus and GIee CIub-Death of James D. Hall.

Cornelius McCaythy was taken to the Norwich Statk hospital at Brew ster's Neck Monday afternoon by Sheriff Wickwire. He was brought be- fore Justice Lucius c. Brown on a summary process of Parole Lease, after which he was taken before Judge mitted him to the asylum. Mccarthy s father died a few years ago and left a small piece of property on Gillette s hill. The administrator of the estate Mccarthy who had been staying fin the house was warned out but paid no att tention to the warning He is mildly insane and was at one time an inmate of the asylum at Middletown.
 Academy Concert.
 The concert by the Academy chorus Miss Helen w. Travers of Hartford. musical director in the schools. The programme is to include choruses, glees and solo work.
 Mrs. Louise Rathbone of New Haven is the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. T. s. Rathbun-
 MT. and Mrs Lucius R. Hagen of Middletown were guests Monday and Tuesday of their daughter. Mrs. A l..
 Clinton Jones of Hebron was calling on friends here Monday.
 Harry Wjczwtre returned Monday morning from few days visit yath friends at Beacon FaHs.
 Jeremiah Stark of Lebanon was in town Monday
 Oliver woodhouse lodge, K. P, held meeting in Pythian hall Tuesday evening. There was a good attend ance.
 News was received here Monday evening of the death of James D. Hall at Philadelphia MT. Hall was q former resident of this plsoe. He Is survived by a son, Fred Hail of New York.
 On account of the next meeting of the c. Y. P. S. coming on Good Fri day. it has been postponed Q week. of the Electric Light company has moved his family from Boston to the Goodchfld, place on Elmwood Heights.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
SHEARS Practically Given Away.

For THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SAT URDAY WE WILL SELL THESE PATENT TENSION STEEL SHEARS for the price that would merely buy she steel for making them.
 The edge is indestructfble, will never wear dull, will cut anything from wet tissue paper to a horse blanket.
 These Shears are made of the best grade steel, heavily nickel plated, and with the patent tension spring does eway with re-sharpening entirely.
 You know what it is to attempt to gut anything with a dull pair of shears. 4 simple turn of the little thumb screw will adjust the blades to cut enything from the most delicate to a heavy blanket.
 The price of these Shears is s1.O0. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday we will sell them for only 39c.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
JEWETT CITY
Fred L'Heureux to Go South With the Trinity Team-Merehants to Discon- tinue Trading Stamps.

Fred LHeureux of Trinity college Hartford. spent Sunday at his home here. He is to catch on the college team, which leaves for @ southern trir of a week and half on the 27th Of this month. The 29th they play Wash ington college at Charlestown, Md. Academy at Annapolis, Md, the 31s' the University of North Carolina On April 1st and 2d they play Trinity col lege at Durham, N. C.. April 4th al Washington. D. C.. and, April 9th al Yale, New Haven.
 Low Water Pressure. Low water pressure on account of flushing pipes Thursday, 9-12 a. m- 2-4 D. m.-adv.
 No More Stamps.
 At a meeting held on Friday eVen- ing eleven of the merchants in the town agred to discontinue the giving Of trading stamps after April 1st.
 Sneak Thief About the Borough.
 On Saturday a man visited several houses and said he was an inspector and managed to enter several houses of money. He left town before he could be captured. Monday there was great excitement in Ashland as it was reported that four or five men were operating on the same line. Three men were seen entering the Catholic church, but nothing was disturbed. Complaint was made to the police, but although a thorough search was made there were no detections.
 Cards for Fire Records.
 Foreman Peter Monty, J. c. Delaney and J. A. Hourigan of the A. A. Young, Jr, Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, have placed in the different places in town where there are fire extinguishers cards which will show where and at what time an extinguisher was used, and keep an exact record of fires.
 Local Briefs.
 Mrs. David Elderkin of Colchester spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister Mrs Lizzie Pophana- Il. V Whitford has returne,f to work after an Illness Of three weeks .,
 The telegrap ph service in the rail- road station was out of commission Monday morning, having been burned out during the night
 Miss Ada Hogg of Providence has Robert Hogg-
 Miss Aurea Gingras of Danieison was the guest on Tuesday of Miss Delphine Beauregard.
 The Thornlea club met at Mrs. H. ID. Paurs on Tuesday.
 Mir and Mrs. William c. Jeffers were called to Worcester on Tuesday by the illness of their son, Clarence: who is returned with him in the evening.
 Charles Edward Prior of Hartford was in town on Tuesday.
 Will Attend ForestviIie Wedding.
 MT. and Mrs. Edgar Wright of New Bedford have been guests of Mrs. Wright's sister, Mrs A J. Tinker. They, with Mrs. Tinker, go to Forest vile today to attend the wedding of MT. and Mrs. Wright's only son. Har- " Wright, and Miss Lucy Fowler. After visiting relatives in New Ha- ven and Lowell. Mir. and Mrs. Wright are two of a party of six going west April 1 to locate in Spokane.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
wILLIMANTIC.

! has done much to pave the way for greater possibilities for the citizens and city of WilIimantic.
 It was sixteen years ago St. Pat ricks day that MT Murray opened the present fine store in his new block at the corner of Main and Church streets. The day fell on a Saturday at that time, and the event was one of especial importance.
 Thirty-one years ago MT. Murray s force comprised six clerks: today 1t numbers forty-two. The company was reorganized March l, 1905, MT. Mur- ray taking in some of the clerks with him. The company today comprises H. c. Murray, James P. Bath, George El. Clifford, Robert M. Bath and Jo- seph B. Rfordan.
 No mercantile house in the city has seen such 8 healthy and progressive growth as the H. c. Murray company, and it is the wish of all knowing Mir. Murray that it may continue to expand under his direction for many years to come.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
MURRAY'S $ Boston Store WIllIkAkTIC. ccNN. For Perfect Coffee
 USE THE Rochester
 PerCOlatOr'
WILL BE ON SALE AT THIS STORE
 THURSDAY MORNING..

WILL BE ON SALE AT THIS STORE
 THURSDAY MORNING..
 The efficiency of the PERCOLATOR has been universally. recognized. It has but two parts-Solid Copper. heav- lily nickeled, absolutely sanitary. sim pie to operate, easy to ciean-saves nearly one-ha1f and costs less than people have been paying for Perco- iators. There is nothing injurious in coffee if properly brewed.
 Our automatic process of pumping @ continuous circulati tion of liquid up che tube, which percolates through the coffee grounds and down into the pot again, extracts all of the good of the coffee, eliminating the poisonous tan nic acid and bitter elements, free from grounds or sediments, giving perfect, clear flavor. They come in different sizes and prices.
 Capacity cups, SITS: cups s2.00; cups s2.25; cups $2.50 and $s.25.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Mrs. Margaret Pearson, 59, Expires
 During the Night.

Tuesday morning at S.30 o'clock Mrs. Margaret Pearson aged 59, was found dead in bed at the corporation board ing house on upper Main street. Dr. J. A. Girouard was called by the lus- band to attend her, but the doctor. finding her dead, notified Capt E. H. Richmond Medical Examiner Dr. Louis I.~Mason was called and pro- nounced deat hdue to chronic alcohol ism.
 Mrs. Pearson worked all Monday forenoon in the weave room of the Windham Manufacturing company but quit in the afternoon, saying she was i'll. Mrs Pearson found out when he reached the boarding house at night that she had been drinking hard and as she acted strange early in the eve ming he put her to bed She spoke to him at 3 o'clock and when he arose at 5.15 o'clock ,he spoke to her, but she did not answer. He thought that she must be sick and shortly after seven o'clock he came out from work. but when he went to her room he could not arouse her, but she was breath ing.
 Pearson said that his home was in Readville, Mass. and that his wife originally lived in New Britain. They had no children and went about from place to place, weaving. The couple have lived in this city on three diff ferent occasions and this last time they had been here fifteen months.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
Deeds of Bo,s Shop Passed.

man named Lavalard, who lived at Cappy, in the French department of the Somme, apparently died, and arrangements were made for his bur ial, but on the day of the funeral, while his friends were condoiing with the widow, he got out of his conn in the next room and. opening the people in the house. Later, however, NJ. Lavalard was taken i'll again and died.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Grammar School Honors Announoed--- New Card Clothing Company Buys Box Shop

Miss Mabel Kingsbury, principal of the grammar school has announced the honors of this years graduating class. Miss Lucy Alden, with an average of 9l.S5. ranks first, and Miss Lizzie kuslansky is second. Her average is s0.7s. Arthur Squires is third, with an average of 90.20. Four other pupils are worthy Of honorable mention, whose standing follows: Gladys Arm strong S9.6. George Crawford 88.2Z, Jessie Lee SIS, Allana Mix S5.7.
 Miss Bessie Hampton of Providence Is in town for a- brief visit.
 Samuel Farmer has entered the ern- ploy of Michael J. Hassett, who has taken a lease of the shop in the Page block.
 Deeds of Bo,i Shop Passed.
 Papers were passed on Tuesday transferring the box shop of the estate of J. w. Chandler to the Standard Card Clothing company. The machinery of the new corporation is already on the road and will be installed as soon as it arrives, which will be within a few days. The company will make spe- cialty of manufacturing card clothing for use in woolen mills, although cot ton mill card clothing will also be made
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
HOSPITAL INcoR9oRAToRs Elect Directors at Meeting Held or
 Tuesday.

The board of incorporators of St. Josepf,s hospital met Tuesday morn ing and elected the following directors for the ensuing year: J. O'Sullivan, George A. Bartlett. William J. Swee- John Weldon. pr. E. E. Wilcox, Dr. R. c. White. pr. T. R. Parsons, pr. Owen O'Neill. Dr. J. Hobart Egbert, Dr. C. H. Girard. Dr. c. E. Simonds, Guilford Smith, E. S. Boss, Mother Superior Tharsilla and Rev. John J. Flemming.
 The meeting was then adjourned, and the directors met and elected Guilford Smith president and John mittee was appointed: George E. Stiles. J. O'Sullivan, William J. Swee- ney, John Reilly and George A. Bart lett.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16

asked by various members present. All were answered with that clearneSs Macdonald. An excellent luncheon was served after the speech making and a general social hour was spent.
 Five new members were admitted to the club among these being Com missioner Macdonald, who was never before affiliated with such an organi- zation. Dr. w. l.. Higgins of South Coventry was elected a director to the state association making the third that the local club now has, it's membership having passed the 100 mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
COMMISSIONER MACDONALD Addresses Automobile Club and Guests
 on the Subject of Roads.

President l.. E. Lincoln presided at the smoker given by the Automobile in the rooms of the Willimantic board of trade There was a good attendance of members and number of guests. State Highway Commissioner J. H. Macdonald was the. speaker of the evening and delivered a most interest ing and entertaining talk on Roads. The speaker was a target for many questions that were good naturedly
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
What Is eoina On Tonight.

Augustus c. Tyler Camp. No. s. D. S. w. V
 Francis s.-Long, woman's Relief Corps, No. 2S.
 Bask ketball at the Y. M. c. A--MId- 6letown H. S. vs Windham H. E., this afternoon
 Carnival of boxing and wrestling at the Windham Athletic Club.
 Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at the Opera House.
 Moving Pictures at the B1Jou and
 Eastern Star Lodge. No. A. A. F. & A. M
 Dresser Tenders Local sbi-month1y meeting.
 Practical Talk on Automobiles. H. Iustrated by Mir. E. F. Whitmore at the '. M c. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
FUN ERAG-.
Mrs. Lucie Lacroix.

The funeral of Mrs. Lucie Lacroix was held Tuesday morning at nine o'clock at St. Mary's church, Rev. Ar thur -DeBruycker pastor of the church, officiating. During the service, D. P. Cpmptois rendered several solos very effectively. The bearers were Fred Gilbert, Camille Derosier, T. Gin gras, Peter Girouard. Joseph Caillou- ette and Arthur Lacroix. Burial was in St. Josephs cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Nicholas EnqIish.

Mrs. Catherine. aged s5, widow of Nicholas English, died late Monday evening at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Mary Donovan, 990 Main street. She had been i'll but week with
 pneumonia Deceased was a native of Ireland, but her family had lived in this city ever since 1881. There sur vive two sons, Thomas and Micha l J. English; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Don
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
Enjoyed Athletic Dance.

Tn Washburn hall there was a pleasant evening Tuesday when a large number enjoyed an athletic dance given under the auspices of the Thread City Cyclers. The hall was prettily decorated with banners and streamers and presented a most att tractive appearance. Music was fur nished by Helmo1ds orchestra. Re- treatments were served at intermlS- sion by aCterer E. l.. Prince.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
Foot sprained and Crushed.

Charles Robbin, aged 2S, living on Center street was injured shortly af- ter 10 o'clock at the Columbia engine house, one mile west of this city, Tuesday evening, when an engine was started up without the knowledge that he was working beside 1t. He sustain ed badly sprained left foot from be- ing pinned beneath the pilot. An en- zine brought him to the Western Union Telegraph office at the local sta tfon and Night Operator P. L.. Curry sent for Dr. O'Neil who made an ex- animation and pronounced the injury a crushing sprain. The heavy. shoe that he wore was all that saved Rob- bin from losing his foot He was taken to St. Joseph hospital in the am bl1lance for treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
Governor and Mrs. Clark to Arrive
 Today.

Gov. Walter Eli Clark of Alaska and Mrs. Clark are in Buffalo, N Y. and will arrive in this city on the noon express today Wednesday,, from Hartford, and will go to Chaplin for a short visit with Mrs. E. J. Ross, Governor Clark's mother, before pro- ceeding to Washington. D. C., to con various needs of Alaska. Governor Clark has a two months leave of ab- sence from Juneau, the capital of Alaska, and will spend as much of that time as possible with his mother in Chaplin.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
THIRrY-FIRsT ANNIVERSARY.
Hugh C. Murray Rounds Out Long Term of Business Success on Tues day.

Tuesday marked the thirty first an- nfversary of the career of Hugh c. Murray in the dry goods business in this city The achievement was not observed in any special way, but MT. Murray was rendered hearty congrat- ulations by many friends and business acquaintances-
 MT. Murray is one of the leading merchants of the city. There are but three others t-on the street. who were in business when he started here W. N. Potter H. F. Remington and George M Harrington.
 Mir Murray is a business man who
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16

Wreck Disarranges Train Schedule,
 Several trains that run between Boston and New York via the Boston & Albany railroad were sent through this city Tuesday afternoon because of wreck on that road. Two pas sengers were in here at about 3.55 a. m, one headed each way.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
FUNERALS.
Frank Willis.

The funeral of Frank Willis was held Tuesday afternoon at l o'clock from his home in Scotland The serv- ices were largely attended by relatives and friends. Rev. William E. B. Moore, a retired clergyman. living in Scotland, Officiated. The bearers were George Carey, Fred Tracy, Leander Cady and George E. Rich. Burial was in the Scotland cemetery. Funeral Director H. N. Fenn of this city was in charge of the arrangements
 Edgar G. Souires.
 The remains of Edgar G. Squires who was burned to a crisp in the fire at South Windham early Sunday morning, were buried at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Mansfield cemetery, Rev. Walter E.. Lanphear conducting a committal service at the grave. Funeral Directors Fillmore & Shepard of this city were in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
An Important Reservation.

Speaker Cannon says his dearest wish is to be of use to mankind. He reserves the right, however, to put his own Interpretation upon the word SueaS-cz1cRgo Recood-Heza2ds
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16

PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure protruding piles in 6 to fl days or money refunded. S1v-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16

WE ARE HEADaUARIIaRa fsr the also carry h fufi line of sd nx6 1op goods school suppitss. tancY sogdA Confectionery, tfnwara. crocGery. 1ed- Lapofnf. Jewe<t czspL nS~8d
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
Death of Hanover Woman.

Mrs Agnes Nixon Cameron. aged 75, died Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs George W. Thompson, PAS Walnut street, following a weeks illness with the grip. Mrs. Cameron was on a visit her from her home in Hanover, town of Sprague.
 She was born in Glasgow, Scotland. No other near relatives survive.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
Personals.

Mir. and Mrs. Clark O. Terry spent Tuesday in New London.
 Andrew RI. Grant of Mount Hope was in Willmantic Tuesday.
 ME. and AGeas C1nxaes I. AAel nG
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
FOR sAx.n

Automobile and boat. Both in nrst class condition. Price each. ssS- &. !. Borvomly.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16

A nice variety of Fresh Fish: also Scallops. Oysters and Clans. at
 STR0RG'S FISH MARKET. 28 North St.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
THE GEO. W. KIES co.
Where to Trade in JeWeH City
wsIA Bn HOME

wHA BE HOME in q few days from New York and show you at my store the latest stg1es in Hats, Millinery etc. Male. Beaurs-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16

-. scc c,..ss,sss .s ssE':ssssls .sssI ,s raec7 1: 60|D 11e Auuno1gt e1Gol-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
The Tanning Studios,
 31 Willow st. We are now taking orders
 for Spring work. Our Wall Decorators are arriv- ing and many new things will be shown.
 Also Lace Curtains. Uphol- stery Goods and Shade work. jan14d
GEORGE C. GRANT. Undertaken and EmbaImsr g Providence s.. Taffvllie.

Prompt attention to day or nfsht caIls.
 9eisnhens a1-1A anE1l1EXYAv2 :.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16
Low Water Pressure.
No More Stamps

Low water pressure on account of flushing pipes Thursday, 9-12 a. m- 2-4 D m.-adV.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-16

At a meeting held on Friday even ing eleven of the merchants in tn town agred to discontinue the givin Of trading stamps after April 1st.
The Ordway new era., 1910-09-02
The Counterfeit eoutherner.

The Counterfeit ooutherner.
OF course, there are many counter.
feits. A most amusing imitation is
one that often passes for the typical
southerner In New York. This satchel.
mouthsd braggart infests the cafes
and demands attention by his abusing
the waiter for offending his delicate
sense Of honor. Il hate q niger. sub" I"
he loudly proclaims, which is a senti-
ment that one never hears from those
to the manner born. He haunts the
theaters and parades the streets. since
It II poor fun TO practise his gentlity
in private.
He wears q wide black hat, mounts
the table and yells whenever the band
plays a southern melody. Such a pre-
tentious caricature would be harmless
enough. but for the rtdicule he brings
upon the south. Unfortunately. popu-
lar authors seem to accept him at face
The Ordway new era., 1910-09-02
DIvInIna Rod 200 Years Old.

Winslow W. F1held Of Medford,
Mass. owns a metallic divlning rod
brought from England more than two
hundred years ago by one of his an
cestors. The rod, says Mr. F1held. has
been used successfully all over New
England and in the western mining
districts. 1t Ia attached to whalebone
handles IL inches long and weighs two
ounces. The handles have inscriptions
on them which are almost obliterated
by age.
The person who brought the rod to
America was Isaac Greenleaf. who set
tied In Massachusetts. The rod became
famous as a finder Of water. After
marking the place Of many springs tho
rod was used in California. Colorado
and North Carolina for locating by men
in quest of gold mines and other met
ais. One person who used It with par
The Ordway new era., 1910-09-02
Referendum viii Pass.

BY unanimous consent OF the Demo
cratic caucus the Oregon initiative and
referendum bill, which the House
passed early in the week. was report.
ed to the Senate Saturday afternoon
by the committee on constitutionalal
amendments for consideration In com
mIttee OF the whole. with indications
that the measure would be enacted
into law early In the week.
or the seven Republicans who ex.
pressed a desire to vote for the meas
ure three added reservations.
Il do not like to vote for less per
centage than Fifteen" sale Wood. My
Investigations among both Democrats
and Republicans is that they will be
well satisfied with fifteen or even q
higher percentage"
Il am not opposed to the principle
OF the initiative and referendum
said DeLong. but there are a num-
Der OF things In the bill that might
well be changed. II there is n clause
which In any way would interfere with
the operation OF the local option law
1t should be eliminated"
Senator Drake. while stating that he
would carefully study any clause
which seemed to affect the local op-
tion law. did not express much fear
In that regard. inasmuch as F.. +. Nc
Iaughlin. president Of the Anti.salooi
League OF Boulder. had approved the
bill. Senator Drake said that he prob.
ably would vote for the bill as t
stood.
The Ordway new era., 1910-09-02
Notes..

In the Democratic caucus Friday a
vote was taken as to whether any
money should be appropriated to pa :.
the senators for the extra session
Senator Irby introduced n resolution
to the effect that the members of the
Senate refuse to accept pay for tn.
session. The vote was as follows:
Yeas-Adams. Burris. Cary. Cassada$.
Croke. Irby. McCue, Napier. West.
Nays-Campboll. Crowley. Ehrhart,
Kennedy. O'Connell. Scott. skinner,
Tobin. Twining and Carringer