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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
SEVERE ELECTRIC STORM.
Damage Done by Lightning Late on
Tuesday Evening.

Reports that came in Wednesday es-
tablish the fact that the electrical
storm that swept over Windham coun-
ty Tuesday evening was the most Sc
we're of the summer. Lightning played
havoc with telephone and telegraph
equipment, and also did its work with
the electric light circuits Here in
Danielson the rain was torrential, and
at II O'Clock Main street was a stone
curbed river. At this time the sky to
the west was redeemed by the refec-
ton of the flames from a burning
Gated. The last nortllbound Providence
car had just started on its run to the
car house at Dayville, when there was
a fash that filled the forward vestibule
with flame, and a few seconds later the
machine was burned out The car was
stalled for some time. After one par
ticularly vivid flash a pole opposite
the Dexter building. and heavily laden
with wires, burst out with an electri
cal display that would have done cerd-
it to a dozen arcs, but the wires did
not come down, although the blaze
continued for quite while. The rain
fall from O'Clock until midnight was
in excess of an inch.
1872 Students Enter High School.
There were 1872 students at Killing1y
High school Wednesday, the second day
be increased during the next few days,
as there has been some delay in the
entrance of certain young persons ell
gible. The freshman class will prob
ably number about 70 when it is COM
plete. It's members represent not only
the town of Killingly, but. also the
towns of Brooklyn, PIainfeld, Sterling,
Ponfret, and Foster r. 7.
1t is source of satisfaction to all
Interested TO know that there is no
change in the faculty of the school this
year, a fact that permits more rapid
organizing on the standard required
and makes possible the attainment of
more satisfactory results
Boulder Rolled from Bank.
The series of small misfortunes that
has befalIen the local trolley road dur
ing the week was continued early on
Wednesday morning, when the rolling
of a boulder from the bank near the
track not far from the power station
at the Dyer dam, again put the cars
off schedule.
About the Borough.
| MIR. and Mrs. Philip Maynard OF
| Woonsocket are in DanieIson. They
are to move their furniture to Woon-
socket, where Mr., Maynard is now en-
gagged in the contracting business. =.
| Miss Anna Awkward of New York anG
| Mrs. Charles T. Tnayer IF Putnam Wis
tied with John Aylward on Wednes-
| day.
Joseph Lavallee was in Hartford or
| Wednesday.
! Henry 4 Mitchell of Dover, N. H.
was with friends in Danielson We'd
nesday.
Instructing Confirmation Class.
Preparation of the class to receive
the sacrament of confirmation durins
the visit of Rt. Rev. J. J. Milan, OF
Oct 81. is being made at st. James
church.
Rumored Double Tracking.
The statement that the New HaveI
| road is endeayor1ng to acquire by pur
/ chase additional tracts of land border
ing their right of way in Danielsol
has again given rise to the rum'or tina
this line is to be double tracked.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
DANIELSON
G. A. r. Post to Visit Norwich-High
School Entering Class Numbers 1872
New Haven Road Acquiring More
Land.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wheeler and Mrs.
Ei. p. Fuller of Mt. Vernon n. Y, are
guests this week of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
FL. Bacon at Ogeedanl1ee, Orient
Heights.
Rev. David W Gwilyan, acting pastor
of ST. Adams church for several weeks
this summer, has been seriously i'll at
his home in New York all of the time
since leaving here
Earl A. Young of Winsted, who has
been i'll with typhoid fever at the home
of his father in law, f. e. Bitgood for
the past three weeks is gradually re-
covering.
To Witness Game at Boston.
DR.. O. C, Sharpe is one of Several
Danielson men who have arranged to
so to Boston today Thursday to see
the Athletics Boston baseball game.
There is much local interest in the
Philadelphia team, of which Ira Thorn
as is a member.
New Manager for Light and Power
Company.
Howard Burdick succeeds E. J. VOL
colt as Inanag ger for the Peoples Light
and Power company Mr.. Woleott, who
left here for st. Louis several months
ago, having filed his resignation.
Teacher Failed to Appear.
Miss Katherine Liberty of Maine, the
teacher in the South Kilingly school
last year, and who was re- enga ged for
this year. did not report at the open
| ing of the term on Tuesday Stephen
| A Douglas of South Killingly has been
| engaged to teach the school, which will
commence sessions on Monday.
McGregor Post Going to Norwich.
McGregor post, G. A. r., has voted tc
| accept an invitation to go to Norwich
next Monday evening to. be present al
| the reception Of a large class into the
Sons of Veterans The veterans and
| the sons Of veterans from Danielsor
are to arrange if possible for a specia
/ car to make the return trip.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P Fenton, who
have been in Denver, Col, and other
middle western places of interest. the
past few weeks, returned home Wed
nesday afternoon. Mr.. Fenton. who
is department commander of the de-
partment of Connecticut, u. s. w. ",
attended the national convention of
the Spanish War Veterans in Denver
and says that it was grand conven-
ton and only went to show how truly
strong the Spanish War Veterans are
becoming and that the organization
is fast gaining ground
Mr.. and Mrs. Fenton report a de-
lightful trip and return very enthusi-
astic in the praise of the region in
the vicinity of Denver particularly
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
Damage Done by Lightning.

During the intense thunderstorm of
Tuesday evening lightning struck and
entered the house occupied by Henry
FL Scadee at "a Chestnut street, at
the corner of Summit street. The bolt
entered the kitchen and made quite
a stable hole in front of the gas range
and went through to the cellar. The
actual damage was not a great deal,
but the attendant shock frightened
the occupants Of the house to con-
siderable extent, although none of the
people was injured in any way.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
Barn Burned by Lightning.

The large barn on Elwood Burdick's
place in the town of Ashford just east
OF Mt. Hope vas struck by lightning
Tuesday evening during the height of
the fierce thunderstorm and was to-
tally destroyed. The livestock was
gotten out safely, but the rest of the
contents were consumed by fire. There
was an insurance of 5000 on the barn
but that did not begin to cover the
damage to the owner. 1t was a place
owned at one time by William Ross.
late of Chaplin. 1t was insured through
the agency of A. B. Adams G. Co., of
this city
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
BRADLEY THEATER.
Popular Act Given During the Early
Portion of the Week.

One of the most satisfying acts seen
at the Bradley theater this season was
that of the Price Behrman company,
which closed it's engagement Wednes-
day night. The three people in the cast
of this bright dramatic representation
of New York life-Allen Price, Stanley
Behrman and Miss Billie Johnson-are
all still in their teens, but they are
bright and original young people and
have entered upon what seems an as
SI1rpd success
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
Disturbed by Neighbors' Guns and
Pistols.

Charles A. Anderson of II Pleasant
street Wednesday made complaint to
Prosecuting Attorney e. Frank Bug
bee and Capt. E. FL. Richmond of the
recent actions of his neighbors. Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Gilman, who live in
the Bassett property on Pleasant
street. Anderson alleges that the Gil
mans have been discharging revolvers
and shotguns at cats. dogs. pigeons
and chickens at their place, which had
SO disturbed him as to upset his usual
tranquility as well as that of the 9TH
er neighbors.
Wednesday morning Anderson was
on City Health officer DR.. w. P. 5.
Keating's trail relative to an ordI-
nance of the city charter that defines
chicken keeping within the city limits
a nuisance The case has been taken
under advisement.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
Mrs. CHRISTOPHER v. Avery.

Sarah M. Avery, widow of Christie
pher w. Avery, died Tuesday, Septem
Der s, in Eustace Fla, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Ferran.
The body will be brought to this city
for burial. Mrs. Avery was at one
time a resident of this city and leaves
son, George w. Avery of Franklin,
another son, Jean Avery, in the state
of Washington, besides the daughter
at whose home she died There are
several grandchildren and three great
grandchildren
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08

This is one of the most popular
Couch Beds on the market. operated
device works practically automati-
callr. IL is an exceptionally fine
sentfai qualities Of strength. conven-
f@nce and comfort. Each part is q
snches wide. and the extended dimen-
slons are so inches wSde by 70 inches
long. and be operated from either end.
Finished I'm gold bronze.
P-ics. complete with mattress and
pillow. st5.oe.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
FUN ERAL.


The funeral of Mrs. Josephine L..
Able. who died Monday night in New
York city, was held Wednesday after
noon at n'~i~~r- e----- the home OF
w. J.. Williams, No. 66 Windham
street. Rev. William S. Beard, pas
tor of the First Congregational church,
officiated. Burial was in the Wilt
mantle cemetery. Funeral Director H
N. Fem was in charge of the arrange
mentS,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

express en- route for Washington, p.
c., to spend their honeymoon.
Those present from WilHmantIc
were Mr. and Mrs. Burt G. Thompson
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ
Thompson and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
George HI. Allen and Philo w. Thomp-
son of Mansfield and Miss Laura g.
Dawson.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Peter Kramer.

Mrs. Mary j., wife of Peter Kramer,
aged 80, died at ST Josephs hospital
Wednesday morning, where she had
been undergoing treatment for bad
case of blood poisoning. Besides her
husband there survive son living at
1857 Main street a mother, Mrs. Mary
Kramer two sisters, and brother, all
living at IS Ives street Mrs. Kramer
had been in the hospital for the past
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
MURRAY'S
BOSTON STORE
WIlLImAnrIc. CONN.
Rip Van Wrinkle
Spring Beds

Here L. the leading spring bed and
fhe nrest made.
The Rip Van Wrinkle Spring Bed is
made with III inch steel tubular sides
: inch III inch u in curved angls
ends and malleable corner castings
raising tho fabric 81 inches. The
hest vertical springs are used and tin
ned. guaranteed national fabric, fin
fshed In gold bronze. Price $3.50.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
Lost child Restored to Mother.

"A. child about years old got lost
at 1920 a.. m. Wednesday on Main
street and was found crying on the
steps near the City drug store. E. III.
Richmond came along and said that
he would look up the parents. He did
so and picking the youngster up be-
ing told by newcomer that the childs
mother was employed in the kitchen
of the Hotel Hooker, carried the child
there, although against the sturdy lit
tie ones vigorous protests The childs
mother did work at the Hotel Hooker
and came out the side entrance of the
hotel and claimed her own. The fam
lily lives in the Stone row, it is said,
and the child had wandered away
from home
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08

Mrs. Jacob Wilmert. Lincoln, H..
found her way back to perfect health
She writes: Il suffered with kidney
trouble and backache and my appetite
was very poor at times. few weeks
ago | got Foley Kidney Pills and gave
them fair trial. They gave me great
relief SO continued till now ] am again
in perfect health." Lee g. Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

therefore impose fine of IS and costs.
amounting to $1,000. which Mr.. Rich
mond paid from a good sized roll. The
party left the court room and shortly
after left the city of Willimantic en-
route toward Hartford. This is the
second case of violating the automo
bile law that has been brought to the
attention Of the court in this city.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08

Naucatuck.--A thousand paid admis-
sion TO the baseball game Monday att
ernoon at Firemen's field between the
Southington and Naugatuck teams for
the semi professional championship Of
the state. Tie locals lost to the tune
of to 2.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
WILLlMANTlc
What Is Going On Tonight.

st Elmo at Loomer Opera House
Moving Pictures at the Bijou and
Scenic Temple
DEMOCRATIC Caucus in Town Hall.
San Jose Council, No. IA, Knights, OF
Columbus.
Willimantic Clerks Protective Assoc
citation.
Obwe betucl< Lodge, No Is, l. o. D. F.
Baseball. New London VS.. Williman-
tic. at Wfndham Field this afternoon
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
JEWETT CITY
Six Deaths During Auaust-WiIbur-
Bicknell Wedding-Power Company
Granted Petition for Higher Voltage
Privileges.

The record of deaths for the town
of Griswold on file at the Office of the
town clerk for the past month, shows
but six, which is low for August: Rose
Cunningham. abdominal tumor: John
Dutcka cholera infantum Louis Paul
hus, bronchitis; Margaret Hunt, heart
disease; James V. Madison enteritis;
Herbert Howard Hurst, 1narasmus.
There were eleven births during the
month
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08

New Rritain-Judge James T. Mes
kill and Judge James Roche recently
sailed from New Y DIRK for ireland They.
will tour Great Britain and may go to
Paris before returning They will sail
for home Oct. :
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08

Waterbury.-Rev. Luke Fitzsimons,
rector of the immaculate Conception
church, was the celebrant at the high
mass OF requiem Labor day morning
for deceased members Of Mnlcahy
eonucil X Of c. The members Of the
council attended in i body
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08

come to E. MAFFITT & CO.. 81
Church Street. We will be pleased to
estimate on painting or decorating.
and will guarantee both work and
price.
Telephc7s connection. uoy2kd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
CITY Payroll.

The payroll for the city for the week
ending September 3 was apportioned
as follows: Police department S132 20;
street $238.S9. water works construc-
ton $67.21; maintaining sewers $751;
so; Willimantie --~t - T""rks $f5-l9.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
At SterIino Ordination.

Rev. E. w. Potter. pastor. and Dea-
con Daniel L. Phillips of the Baptist
church represented that body in Ster-
ling Hill today at the ordination of
Rev. Henry E. Anderson.
A. F. Read lost one of his valuable
horses Monday. The animal died of
lockjaw.
Frank Geist and Mr.. and Mrs Cas-
avant of Providence were guests Sun
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Geist of Lisbon
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08

WHEN you want to put your bust
ness before the public. there is no me-
dunn better than through the advertis-
ing columns of The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
A Complete Line oil
Mattresses

Cotton Top Mattress, good quality.
two parts. $3.50.
Combination Cotton Mattress, two
parts. sf50-
SIX Floss Mattress. full size, two
Parts, Guaranteed not to lump or fiat
ten, f16-ec.
Cross Layer Mattress, with fancy
Btrip<d Ticking, $500.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
Home from Summer Outinn.

Friends of James w Miller are
pleased to see him on the streets again
after his summer outing in Bristol
and other parts of the state. Mr. Mill
er is tyler of Mt. Vernon lodge, No
IS, F. and A. NJ. and was in his ac-
custoIned place Tuesday. alert and ac-
tive.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08

WHEN YOU want to put your bust
ness before the public there is no me-
dunn better than through the adyerttk
ing columns of Tbs Bulletip
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08

Meriden.-There are fifty patients at
Undercliff and it is thought that more
nurses will be needed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-09-08
The Steadily
Business
OF This Bank

GOES to show that the People
like Our conservative method
OF doing business. One of
the vital keynotes to Success
in Banking consists In max
ing conservative loans and
combining same to a limited
territory. This Institute So
licits only such loans in the
behalf that the Security Is
better. That is why we are
increasing Our business = by
doing a Safe Busine SIS.
Ii you appreciate this kind
OF business we invite you to
do your Banking with US.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-01
Notice to Contractors,

The Board OF County Commission.
els OF Carter county. Oklahoma, will
receive sealed bids for the erection
and completion OF fire proof cour,
house building. according to the plans
and specifica ions furnished by Lay
ton, Smith & Hawk, architects, OF OK.
lahoma City. now on file In the office
OF the county clerk, of Carter county,
Oklahoma, and at the offices OF the
architects, where the same may be
examined.
Said Board of County Commission
ers will require to be filed with each
bid bond, or in lieu thereof, a certi-
fed check to the amount OF five per
cent OF the amount bid; conditioned,
, that the bidder will enter into n con.
tract, with approved sure.ies, for the
/ faithful performances of the work in
I accordance with the plans and speci-
fications. in case his bid be accepted.
The successful bidder will be Q.
quired to execute to the county a good
and sufficient bond, in double the
sum of said contract with two or more
suretles, TO be approved by the Board
OF County Commissioners. condition
ed for the faithful and full perform
ance OF said contract.
/ Said bids will be received at the Of
/ fee OF said County Clerk, until ten
o'clock in the forenoon of March 80,
/ 1910, and will be opened by the Board
of County Commissioners, at their of.
/ flee, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
on said Goth day of March, 1910.
All bids must be sealed and al.
dressed to w b. Frame, County Clerk,
Carter county, Oklahoma.
Said court house building must be
completed on or before January lst
1911.
Said Board of County Commission
ers reserves the right to reject any
or all bids
Dated this February 20. 1910.
ROBT. f. SCIVALLY,
Chairman Board OF County Commits
sioners.
Attest:
Wm. b. FRAME. County Clerk.
By b. w Duke. Deputy
(SeaD. 27-27t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-01
SYLVAN

sylvan. Okla. Feb. 2s.-Mrs 7 y.
Brown has been very sick this week.
Mrs Walker visited the Sylvan
school Friday afternoon
Grady Ray was quite sick Wednes.
day
Willie Johnson OF Norton. visited at
the home OF Mr.. Miller Saturday and
Sunday.
Little Lucille Patterson has been on
the sick list al! week
Cobbtown has organized literary
and debating society. Sylvan wishes
them success
Miss Alta and Grace Thomas visited
.r The sylvan neighborhood Friday.
J. p. Brown spent Saturday in
Rayia.
The socialists OF Baum and Sylvan
are talking of uniting and organizing
. a local. The local will be at Baum,
G.. W. Bean, an old settler Of this
county has advised farmers not to be
/ hasty about planting corn. He says
not until after March twentieth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-01
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
Clerk-Carrier.

An examination for clerk and car
rier will be held at the X. of p. Hal
in this city on March 10, 1910.
Age limits. IS to 45 years, on the
date of the examination,
Married women will not be admit
ted to the examination, Unmarried
women viii be admitted to the exam.
ination. but are eligible for appoint.
ment only as clerk.
Applicants must be physically
sound, ard male applicants must be
not less than feet inches In
heighth without boots or shoes, and
weigh not less than 1875 pounds with.
out overcoat or hat,
For application blanks and for full
information relative to the examina.
tion, qualifications. duties, salaries,
vacations promotions. etc, address
Immediately,
GEO. J. SANDLIN
Secretary, Board of Civil Service Ex.
aminers,
Postoffice, Ardmore. Okla.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-01
AoWA Ihls2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case OF Catarrh tina:
can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure
F. CHENEY & co, Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the past fifteen
years and believe him perfectly hon
orable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by HIS firm.
Walding, Klnnan & Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ia taken In.
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces oi the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price
rs cents per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills FOR con
stipation. d&v
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-03-01

building laborcrs Of Boston. Cam
bridge and Brooklyn n.ll make on
heir employers The wage increase
will 20 into effec, May T. The rate OF
increase makes the day wagee $3.50
instead OF $40
TO eliminate the sweat shops and
the chinese factories from San Fran.
cisco is the task that the members of
the Garment Workers Union have set
for themselves. In order that all the
Union members OF their craft may
have work. and that conditions may
,1c improved in the shops, tley are
asking that their friends look for the
union label on garments they pur.
chase
According to the bureau of vital
statistics of the United states govern
meut. American bakers and confcc-
toners have a death rate due to con
sumption Of 25O1 per 100000 The
death rate from peumona amounts to
MA per 100000 From these two
causes both growing out of their o.
cupation. their death rate is 367.5 p n
10000 lhe average death rate
amons all people is 10 per 100000
Boston. Mass, Central Labor Union
delegates have indorsed the principle
OF old.agc pensions, called for a more
adequate and effective inspection of
the factories and workshops OF the
state. and favored the calling OF n
state convention OF the representatives,
OF all the Central Labor Unions in the
state for the purpose of discussing the
1est means OF bettering the health
conditions in the homes and work
shops
In connection with the movement
for securing for boys apprenticeships
to trades and thus preventing them
drifting into the casual ranks, the
Stirling, Scotland, School Board has
decided TO establish a labor bureau for
IuN = tAlI'N. \ lfElNlfI W III ne kept ~
the boys about TO leave school and
the trades they wish 10 follow, for the
information of employers. and all chill.
dIcn, after leaving the school, up 10
the age OF sixteen, may also place
their names on the register.
Al recent meeting OF the National
Union OF Clerks. at London, England,
resolution was passed expressing
the opinion that "all London clerks on
reaching the age of u should receive
at least 1915 a week, that office
should be brought Within the scope %
the Factory Acts; that clerks should
be included in the term 'workmen' in
the fair wages clause OF all public con
tracts, and that radius agreements
between employers and employed
should be made Illegal