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Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26

tier of Salem village, Mass. The Aborn family is one of honorable standing in New England for 250 years. In his childhood his parents removed to Ox- ford, Mass, and in that city. first in the common schools and later in OK ford High school, from which he grad uated. he received his education. His early life was spent on the farm and later he became a clerk in store.
 In 1866 MT. Aborn came to Norwich. beginning his business life as a clerk with the Norwich Grocery company at No. ITO West Main street. Two years later he became the proprietor, sue ceSsfully conducted a grocery and feed store until he retired in 1890. Seven Ayears of this time he had c. H. Hull burt in partnership, under the firm name of Hulburt & Aborn. Since 1890 MT. Aborn has given his attention to real estate transactions.
 MT. Aborn in his political affiliations was a republican and while not a poli- tician he filled with credit a number of public trusts. In 1884 he was elect ed to the court of common council and for about a decade, beginning in 1874, he was member of the West Chelsea school board part of the time as it's chairman. While on this board he was largely instrumental in Wip- 5000
 In June, 1893, he was chosen an al derman and served four years. In 1896 A5r. Aborn was the republican candidate for mayor. The democratic candidate received a majority of the votes cast; but so many of them were declared illegal that MT Aborn was declared elected: rather than become mayor on a technicality. however, he refused to accept the office. MT. Aborn was an active member of the Nor wich board of trade and was its eighth president, serving in 19001902. MT. Aborn was elected to the state senate from the Nineteenth district in 1906, and served on these three committees, humane institutions forfeited rights, the last named. Tn all these positions he showed himself a public spirited and enterprising citizen.
 Early a member of the aptist church in Oxford, Mass. he was an active worker at the First Baptist church in this city. assisted materially in rais- ing the funds for the building of the present structure. and was mem Der of the building committee For many years he was a trustee of the church society. He was a member of Somerset lodge, No. 94, F. and A. M., Franklin chapter, No. 4, R. A. NJ, Franklin council No. 3. R. and $. NJ.
 On December 26, 1862. Mir Aborn married Lucy A. Clark, who died March IS, 1876. Their only son. Frank Clinton, was born March 10, 1868. and died February 24 1890.
 ;, Surviving MT Aborn are one sis ter, Mrs Daniel Kelly of Worcester, a nephew, Garry Kelly of Worcester, and two cousins, Mrs. Julia R. Pease and Mrs. c. H. HuIburt, both of this city.
 J. c. SmaIIey.
 At o'clock Thursday evening the death of J.. C.. Smalley occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.. Edward Potter, No. Tylef avenue, after an illness of some time with tuberculosis He had been in this city but a short time and was 55 years of age. His death was not unexpected.
 He is survived by one daughter, with whom he resided, and leaves two sons in New Jersey.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
FRANKLIN AND STONiNGTON
 HAVE THEIR cAUCUSEs
More Delegates for Lake at Stonington, Where Declaration is for Park for Senator-FrankIin's Contest Over Town Committee.

The Stonington caucus where dele gates were chosen to go to the various conventions was held Thursday even ing. Archie c. Thompson was chair man and w. A. Pendleton acted as clerk. The only contest that occurred was over the delegates to the senatorial convention. There were 145 votes cast and of this number S1 were for Angus Park delegates, while the remaining 64 were in favor of delegates who would cast their ballots for George H. Brad ford.
 The list of delegates chosen to go to the several conventions follows:
 State-W. s. Broughton, A. G. Mar tin, Eli Gledhill William J. Lloyd.
 Congressional-E. A. French, George A. Perkins. Eugene O'Neil George H. Robinson.
 County-wiuiam H. Casey. F. A. Potter, William Foley. H. A. Pendleton.
 SenatOrial-F'red Holdsworth, James Cooper, Jerome s. Anderson, Jr., Eu- gene O'Neil.
 The following members of the town committee were chosen; From the First district, James H. Weeks. IT,; Second district, Judge A. R. Stillman; Third district, Seth M. Williams; Fourth dis trict. James Mckenzie; Fifth district, Edwin W. French.
 The state delegates are all in favor of Everett J. Lake for governor.
 FrankIin's Large Caucus.
 For the town of Franklin there was a large attendance at the caucus on Thursday evening, about every republi- can in town being present. There was no contest over the delegates, but for town committee James H. Hyde was opposed by Frank A. Redwood. MT. Hyde, however, won, AZ to 19. and with him on the committee was named James w. Huntington.
 The delegations chosen are as fol- lows: State. James II. Hyde. Frank A. RockWood: senatorial F. A Gager Frank l. Date; probate. Frank w. Hox- ie. W P. Lilley; congressional. J. Hen ry King and L. H. Smith; county, George II. Kahn 6. G Hartshorn. The state delegation is said to be divided As chairman of the meeting. J. Henry King presided and Samuel G. Harts- horn was the clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
AT PoLFs.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.

At Polls the week end bill shows a marked improvement over the opener and the audiences on Thursday were delightfully."- entertained and manifested it by their enthusiastic applause The three Davis brothers a musical team give variety of selections on various instruments which are heartily re- ceiyed-
 Anita Julius. the original hobbling girl, with her hobble skirt. is up to the minute in her sketch, singing several songs in fine voice.
 Walton & Vivian received a big hand on their return and presented the farce The Actor and the Maid in sidesplit ting manner. They have a funny act and make good. The Strolling Players is another musical act with duets on violin and guitar which are cleverly given while the baritone soloist was obliged to respond to insistent recalls
 Theo the Balloon Girl had the house with her in her spectacular ascension while the pretty stage pictures. dances and songs in this number make it one of the topnotchers. Encore after en- core was given for the act. while the two male singers possess musical voices and their work pleases. The pictures are all new and interesting, giving a bill of high order.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
ASSOCIATION
 HAS ANNUAL BAKE
Annual Affair One of the Most En- joyable in Years-About 75 in Att tendance.

The annual clambake Thursday of the Tuckerbung association at the club house on the shore of Poquetan- full in a number of years. It had been Joseph H. Henderson, Charles J. Twist and Henry B. Davenport, which was guarantee enough that it would be success.
 Favored with perfect weather there were about 75 in attendance coming from many places, including ProVi- dence, North Attleboro, Winsted and New London, in addition to Norwich. One of the special treats of the day was q letter from George w. Waite of Boston, one of the popular members, who has never failed to attend when able. He sent his greetings to the as sociation and members regretting deep ly that he could not attend. He is still suffering from the injuries received sometime ago in a trolley accident near his home in Boston, and his absence proved the only regrettable thing dur ing the day.
 At noon a clhowder was served by the Wauregan, and at four o'clock the fine clambake was opened and full jus tice was done to the tempting menu presented. During the afternoon there was a baseball game which excited much interest and rivalry, while the tug of war was also an entertaining tussIe.
 Good cheer always prevails at these gatherings. and such was the case on Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
Miss Kathryne c. Kelly United in
 Marriage to Ambrose R. Taaffe of Alhsny-AxeI Christianson Injured


 Alhsny-AxeI Christianson Injured
 Pointed Paragraphs.
 Miss Kathryne Cecelia Kelly of this place. and Ambrose Raymond Taaffe of Albany, N Y, were united in mar riage Thursday morning at nine Rev. William A. Keefe, who also eel brated the nuptial high mass. Miss Julia. A. Shea of Bethlehem, N. H.. cousin of the bride was bridesmaid, and William M. Dockendorf of Mas san, N. Y, a personal friend of the ushers were Charles A. Taaffe of AL bany and Joseph A. Doolan of New London. Miss Lena Boudreau pre- sided at the organ and played Men delssons wedding march, Upon the arrival of the party at the church, and during the service, solos were sung by Mrs. w. H. Sliney and Miss Mary E. Hartie.
 The brides dress consisted of white lace robe over white messaline silk with pearl trimmings. She wore a large black picture hat and carried abouquet of white roses. The dress of the bridesmaid was of pale blue chif- ion, with trimmings of pale blue chan tilly lace. She wore hat to match her suit and carried pink roses.
 After the ceremony at the church a wedding breakfast and reception took place at the home of the brides
 
 Eleventh street. MT. and Mrs Taaffe left the. 2.4O train for a wedding tour in New York, Ashbury Park and Atlantic City. They will be at home, at No. 26 Lancaster street, after Sep tenlber $.
 large number of handsome and valuable presents were received. Guests were present from Albany, Schenectady, New Bedford, Bethle- hem, N. H., New Haven, Wi1limantic and Jewett City.
 MT. Taaffe was born in Albany. the son of the late William and Annie A. McGuire Taaffe. He is engaged in the manufacture of lumber at 12S Water street of that city.
 The bride is the daughter of Mrs. John Kelly. She was graduated from the Norwich Free Academy in the class of 1899 and the Willimantic Nor nal school in the class of 1902. For the past seven years she has been a very successful teacher in the Greene vile grammar school.
 MT. and Mrs. Taaffe each have a wide circle of sfriends and all wish them happiness and prosperity in the years to come
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
The Lee & Osgood Co.'S
 Success.

The Lee & Osgood Co, the enter prising druggist rather than await the ordinary methods of introduction, urged the Dr. Howard Go. to secure a quick sale for their celebrated specific for the cure of constipation and dys- pepsia by offering the regular Soc bot tie at half price.
 In addition to selling a soc bottle or Dr. Towards specific for 25c The Lee & Osgood Co. has so much faith in the remedy that they will refund the money to anyone whom it does not cure.
 When your head aches, your stomach does not Cigest food easily and natural ly when there is constipation. specks before the eyes, tired feeling, giddiness, bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue. heart burn, sour stomach. roaring or ringing in the ears melancholy and liver troubles Dr. Towards specific will cure you. If it does not, it will not cost you cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
Personals,

James Kirby of Fifth street went to Newport Thursday.
 Edward Spencer of Prospect street went to Newport Thursday.
 Miss Verne Smith of Eleventh street is visiting with relatives near Bos- ton, Mass.
 Miss Helen Greene of Central av- enue has returned from a visit with relatives in Worcester.
 Mrs. Antone Nelson of Prospect, street has returned after a pleasant stay with relatives at Crescent Beach.
 Miss Annie MacDougall of Sixth street has returned after a visit with friends and relatives in Philadelphia
 Miss Marie Shea of the West Side has been visiting Miss Mary Tncol- Ium at her home No. 274 Prospect street.
 Mrs. C. H. Fields and her daughter Mrs. Frank Henry and little grand daughter. have returned from Block Island.
 Principal Clifton H. Hobson, who has been spending his summers va cation in Palmer. Mass, was in the village for short time on Thurs day.
 Mir. and Mrs. William G. Baker and family returned on Thursday from West New Brighton. Staten Island N. Y, where they have been visiting with relatives.
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DIED

 CLARksON-In this city Aug 23, 1910 suddenly. J. Crosby Clarkson. aged fifteen years and four months. Funeral from his late residence. No. 455 Main street. Friday afternoon, Aug. 26. 1910. at 2.30. Burial in Yan- tic cemetery.
 JoRDAN-In Providence. R. l., Aug. 24, 1910. Mrs. Lucy Ann Jordan, widow of solomon O. Jordan, in the 73d year of her age,
 Funeral from her late residence 11G Pocassett avenue, Providence. Satur- day, Aug. 27, at 10 A. m. 1nterment in Evergreen cemetery Central Vil lage. Conn.
 ABORN-In this city Aug. 25, Alonzo R. Aborn of No. ITO West Main street. in the 73d year of his age. WEBSTER-In TaftviiIe, Aug. 25. Will liam Webster. aged 73 years. Funeral from his late home on North B street Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial in Willimantic WATERS-In this city. Aug. 26 Lucy J.. wife of the late Henry M. Waters. Notice of funeral hereafter. aA
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
Stomach Agony
The Lee & Ossood Sells Mi-o-na, it
 Gives Relief in Five Minutes.

The Lee & Osgood Go. will tell you that they guarantee Mi-o-na stomach tablets to relieve promptly and cure permanently all diseases of the stomach and indigestion, or they will return your money.
 Have you gas on stomach2
 One or two Mi-o-na tablets and the misery is ended
 Are you bilious. have you acid stom- ach. belching of gas that heavy feel ing, foul breath, nausea, shortness of brea tn or heartburn
 Mi-o-na tablets will put you right in a day; give relief in five minutes.
 Now. dear reader, don't go on suffer- ing with stomach trouble. Be fair to yourself; throw aside prejudice and try Mi-o-na. It is a great doctors pre- scription. No 6octor ever wrote a bet ter one.
 And money back if you don't say Mi o-na is worth it's weight in gold. Sold by leading druggists everywhere and by The Lee & Osgood co. for 50 cents a large box. Its certain cure for in digestion
 Try Booths Pills for constipation. They never fail. 25c a box.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
OBITUARY.
AIonzo R. Aborn.

The news of the death of Alonzo R. Ahorn, former state senator and for many years prominently identified with business, public and religious interests m this city. at his home. TO West Main street, on Thursday evening comes as surprise to the larger DOT ton of his wide circle of friends and acquaintances- Although taken i'll while on visit with his sister in Worcester on July 4th, he had continued to be about more or less until several days ago, when his condition became grave It was hoped that he would survive this attack of the disease and therefore the end was quite unexpected. He had not been in good health since last win- ter Death was due to Ieucemia.
 Born May 6, 1887. in the town of FL llngton, Alonzo R. Aborn was the son of Reuben and Amelia Peters Aborn and descendent in the seventh gen. eration Of Samuel Aborn, an early set
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
YANTIC HAPPENINGS.
Personal Interests Attended Eagles
 Field Day.

Mir and Mrs. Alexander Proctor and family spent Wednesday at Watch Hill.
 Michael Reardon was a recent visitor at Watch Hill.
 Recent visitors at Osean Beach were Mrs. Georgianna Lillibridge and grand daughter. Miss Marion Gibbs. and Mrs. F. H. Tracy.
 Among the -Yantic people who viewed the Eagles parade in New London were MT. and Mrs. George Hummer. Miss Helen Plummer Mrs. George Sherman. Ernest Sherman, Mrs John e Tracy and John c. Tracy, Jr.
 Mrs. Joseph Cotter and Miss Mar garet Casey of Willinantic spent Sun- day with friends herS
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OBITUARY.
William Wehster.

The death of William Webster. an old-time resident of this place. occur red at@his late home. No. North B street, at o'clock Thursday afternoon. The end, which was caused by heart trouble. followed long period of ill., ness. The deceased was born in Eng land,s but came to this country at an early age and has resided in Taftville for long period of years. He worked as a loom fixer in the Ponemah mill.
 Mr. Webster is survived by his wife and two sons. Chaeles, who lives in this place, and Thomas, who resides in Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
At Niaaara Falls.

Ashley T. Boon as one of the Con- necticut representatives to the national council of the O. U. A. M. is at Niagara Falls for the session, which will last throughout the week. He writes that the water is running as usual and un- like Fafrview it does not drop below high water mark
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
Officer Bray Able to be Out of Doors.

The many friends of John NJ Bray of No. B Thirteenth street will be pleased to hear that he has so far re- covered from his recent illness to be able to sit out upon the piazza of his home Thursday afternoon. He has been sick for over a. month with neu- ralgia. of the left side. He expects to resume his beat on the police force upon his ultimate recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
COTTON BLANKETS

At 10-4 size White and Cray
 Cotton Blankets--good serv- b0c iceable Blankets - August
 price soc a pair. At ll-4 size White and Cray
 Cotton Blankets August 79o price 79c a pair, regular
 price 95c.
 At 11-4 eize White and Cray
 Cotton Blankets August $1.1s price Sf.1s a pair, regular
 price s1.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
Slipped Off Railroad Tie and Badly
 Injured.

Axel Christianson, nnotorman for the Connecticut company, is confined t his home in this place with a sprained shoulder caused from slipping off a railroad tie while at work load ing ties on a flat car near Sachem park.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
THE PorteOuSs Mitchell
 COMPANY. August Sale of Blankets
LAST TWO DAYS OF SALE.

Our Annual August Sale of Blankets will end when the store closes to- night. Every housewife who will need Blankets this fall should take ad4 vantage of this August Sale to supply their needs. Remember-thers are up- wards of 2,ooo pairs of Blankets. bought from the best manufaetursrs in the country-AT AN AVERAGE REDUCTION OF oNE-THlRD LEsG THAN REGULAR PRICES.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
NORWICH TOWN
Birthday CeIebrated-Motor Parties to
 the Beach.

Little Miss Gladys Winans gave a party to nine friends on Wednesday afternoon a her home on the Otroban- do it being her sixth birthday. The under the trees and later cake, ice cream and candy were served. Many pretty presents were received by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26
Spending Vacation with Sister in
 Noank.

William Sears, entry clerk with the Norwich branch Of the United States Finishing company. is enjoying a two weeks vacation with his sister, Mrs. H. B. Rankin of Noank
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26

ball on the local diamond the Taftville Merchants defeated the Baltic Clerks Thursday afternoon by the score of 15 to G. A very large crowd of fans from Baltic and this place attended and considerable spirit was shown on both sides. The following is the lineup for the two teams: Taftville Merchants Tetreault C. R. Chartier D. F. Chartier 1b, Alec Reeves 2b, Phil Hendrick 3b. F. Stone ss, William Chartier lf Joseph Frechette cf, Fournier If. Baltic Clerks J. Charron c, Bouchard ?. Buteau 1b. Cote 2b, Rood 3b, Tatro ss. Lessard If, Morisette cf, P. Charron If
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WOOLNAP BLANKETS

At 11-4 size fine woolnap
 Blankets. in white and gray S1.3S August price S1.3s a pair,
 regular price $175. At 11-4 size fine VVoolnau
 Blankets, in white and gray $1.69 August price S1.6s n pair.
 value S2.00. At 12-4 size fine Woolpmr
 Blankets. in white and gray $2.4S August price SPAS a pair,
 value $500.
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A party consisting of Mrs. J. S. La throp, Mrs. Philo Harl. Miss F.. J. Baclxus. MT. and Mrs. H. L. Yerring- ton and l.. H. Fenton, spent Wednes- day at Mabrey's Ocean beach cottage, making the trip in autos.
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Miss May Bushnell of the Canter- bury turnpike is spending the week with her sister. Mrs. John Thompson of Willimantic.
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MT and Mrs. William P. Barstow of South Windham and their guests. MT. and Mrs. Livingston Fiske of West Upton, Mass. spent Monday with their cousin. Mrs. Henry Skinner.
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Mrs. Charles Bushnell of the Can terbury turnpike and her aunt, Mrs. Mary Burdick of Danielson were at the Willimantic camp ground for the day. Wednesday.
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Mrs. Albert Luther. her son, A. M Luther of Hartford, and Elizabeth ana Philip Luther returned Wednesday tc Town street after ten days lay al Dewey cottage. Block Island.
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Mrs. Samuel K Lovett of Washing ton street spent several days thls eek with her sister. Mrs. Irving Babcock, at her home in Westerly.
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Miss Martha Manning of Lebanon is spending the week at her home on West Town street.
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Xavier F'ontaine of Providence street is slowly recovering from a badly in- jured toe which he received two weeks his foot
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Among those from this place who went to Newport on the excursion on Thursday were Mrs. Delvini Martin and two daughters, the Misses Coronne and Rosalda Martin. Odilon Dannais and Alfred CadOrette
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Miss Grace Dolbeare sf Plain Hill has as her guest Miss Hazel Moore of Lafayette. R. 1
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Mir. and Mrs. Philo Hard of Wash ington street have as their guest their niece, Mrs. J. C.. Murphy of Aurora.
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On Thursday Mrs. ". R. Lathrop. Mrs. Woodbury Rogers and Miss Ma rion Rogers were guests of Mrs. B NJ. Armstrong at her cottage at Ocean beach; Miss Marion Rogers remain ing for a few days visit.
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GREENEVILl-E

Six hours after high water it~-is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
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Mrs. J. R. Docher of the Scotland
 road has been visiting friends in New | London
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Philip Hendrick has returned to his home in this place after being in New York for some time.
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Dalvini Martin of Providence street has returned home after spending some time with friends and relatives in Chicopee, Springfield and Holyoke, Mass, and in Hartford.
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Frank eErlback of Norwich avenue leaves today (F'riday) for New York where he will remain for one week.
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with his parents here for two weeks vacation
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Mrs. Taylor of Peck's Corner has as her guest, Miss Hart of Providence. .-
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John D. D. -Cranston has taken D NJ. Lathrop's place in H. s. Young's store
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Personal and General.

David Al0ers of Mantle is visiting relatives on Plain Hill
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WOOL BLANKETS

At f0-4 and 11-4 Wool Blankets.
 in white and, gray August $2.99 price S2.9s pair, regular
 price $400.
 At 10-4 and 1f-4 Wool Blankets,
 in white and gray r- August $3.9S price S3.9S a pair. regular
 price $500.
 At 10-4 and f1-4 Wool Blankets.
 in white and gray August $4.49 price $44s a pair, regular
 prices s5,50 and $500. At l0-4 and 1f-4 Wool Blankets.
 in white and gray -- AuguRt $5.4s price S5.4s pair regular
 price s7.00.
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Miss May Broughton of Lisbon wen to Newport on the excursion Thursday
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John B. Daunais and Miss Annie B. Martin spent the day Thursday in Boston and during their stay in that place were entertained by Raoul La moureux of the United States navy. who showed them over those battle ships that are now in the Boston har- bOr.
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Eugene Lambert of North B street time.
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TAFTVILLE

T TaftviIle Merchants Defeat Baltic Clerks by Large Score-xavier Fon- taine Recovering from lnjury-LocaI Briefs
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John McSheffrey of South A stree Is enjoying his annual vacation.
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William Taylor of Clinton. Mass. is
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-26

Cures catarrh or money back Just breathe it in Complete outfit, including inhaler SI. Extra bottles 5oc. Druggists.
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Young Americans Defeat Young Slug

The Young Americans defeated the Young Sluggers Thursday morning. the score being 10 to l. The winning bat tery were Roderick Mueller and F.. J. Peltier, while Raoul Malo and Cyril Peltier made up the battery for the losers.