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Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

Mrs. Howard F. Cogswelr of New Preston is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. b. F. Perry.
 Mir. and Mrs. G. W. Pratt of stcugh- ton, Mass. have been spending sev- eral days with MT. and Mrs. G. l.. Bald win
 A. M Bowen, recently appointed milk inspector for Putnam by the members of the common council. has commenced taking samples from the milkmen.
 Mrs. l.. M- Keith has been visiting relatives in Jersey City.
 Walter Allen Bowen is named as the executor of the estate of the late Law son O. Bowen.
 Captain A. IT. Withee of the Saliva ton Army spoke at the Pentecostal church in Danielson on Friday even ing.
 W. s. Kennedy of this city and Hem ry Young are making a western trip.
 James Noble of Central Village, who recently had his injured leg amputated at the Day-Kinball hospital, is mak- ing progress toward recovery.
 Louis l. Spiedal of Providence was in Putnam Friday.
 Conferred M. M. Degree.
 Quinebaug lodge, A F. and A. M., conferred the NJ M- degree at a meet ing in Masonic Temple Thursday even- ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

time was Is minutes on a jackknife hold.
 There was considerable evidence of dissatisfaction shown by the hooting nounced that the man going back on the mat should be on the aggressive, that any hold that the other might ob- tain would go. Jenkins at first ob- iected but like the true sportsman he proved himself to be. finally waived Collins anyway but he would like to understand the conditions
 The second try was another hair raiser, going to Young Jenkins by a half-nelson and hammerlock after 10 minutes of fast, gruelling work. He was cheered to the echo, and also when he appeared for the final.
 Collins was also given a good send off Both men worked hard for the last fall which went to Young Jen- and hammerlock. sending the audience wild with jov- as they felt the best man had won.
 The preliminaries. two three-round boxing matches between Young Bent ley and Frankie St Johns, Young Me OuiiIan and Patrick Conneu, the lat ter pupils of Frank Mclean, served to get the audience going. Frank Mc- Lean refereed and William Allen kept time Announcer L. N DonderO stat ed that Joseph CoInptois, the Terrible Greek, of Rhode Island. and Tall Feather the Manitoba Indian, were matched for this city next Wednes- day evening Jack McGrath. the Irish Giant Of Norwich, was present, and satid that the two wrestlers were pret- ty evenly matched, but he thought Jenkins could make Tall Feather go the limit. Young Jenkins wants an- other try at Tall Feather, the sooner fhe lhetter
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
ELEVEN TROLLEY HARP To Be Manufactured in New Britain Till Local Factory is Erected.

Manufacturing company, was in this city Friday closing arrangements for the manufacture of the trolley harp, on which he holds the patents and for the pany was recently formed with stock holders in Putnam and Danielson. MT. Bliven has had difficulty in securing a concern to do the temporary nanufac- ture until a factory can be established in this section, but the matter has been
 finally arranged A company in New Britain is to do the work and the harp will be on the market in few weeks. MT. Bliven already has agreements to supply two electric roads with his de- vice, and is extremely optimistic as to the future of the business. The harp is far and away the best patent of it's kind in the country, and MT. Bliven hopes to see the manufacture of the harps grow into a large industry.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
ICE ON THE WIRES
Caused Troubie-GIare Walks Resulted
 Tn Falls.

Ice on the wires increased the trou- bles of the trolley men on the Putnam division Friday knocking the cars off schedule and bringing the regular. list of ice storm troubles. The streets, too, presented the worst going of the win ter, and falls of persons and horses were frequent incidents. From an art istic standpoint the effects of the storm were not to be gainsaid. Every tree was a glittering Christmas ornament and every blade of grass and line of wire had the sparkling sheath of ice. Few wires were broken, however, as the ice coating was not very heavy, but it last ed well, and when the sun went down there remained quantities of it to be melted off.
 May Buy Farm.
 Joseph O. Carpenter of Yorktown Heights, N. r., proprietor of the Whit ney house in that place, is spending a few days in Putnam. MT. Carpenter expects to sell his hotel business and has been looking at farms in the sur rounding townships with a view to To- eating in this section.
 Rho Delta class of the Methodist church met with Mrs. E. W. Beicher
 A picture social was held in the parlors of the Baptist church Friday evening.
 Rev. and Mrs. Beard Coming Home.
 Rev. and Mrs. Beard and their fam fly are expected to arrive in this city
 
 years in China. during which time they visited their relatives in this country only once, and that five years ago.
 City Notes.
 Miss Frances Warner is visiting her parents, Judge and Mrs. D. M. Warner, in South Main street.
 Miss Florence Sargent of Boston is the guest of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. F. D. Sargent, in Grove street.
 Miss Bernice Paine and Elizabeth Wheelocl< are guests of Miss Paine's parents in Wakefield, Mass.
 Miss A Tarr and Sylvia Whee1ock are spending the week end at the for ner's home in Massachusetts.
 Miss Gertrude Hall is spending the week end as the guest of Mrs. Herman George CockeII returned to Fitc1lburg, Mass. on Friday, after spending sew eral days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. George Coclxell of Grove street.
 Miss Laura Phinney has been sub stftuting as teacher in one of the schools in Danielson the past week.
 Miss Miriam Woodbury of New York is to spend Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. F. D. Sargent.
 Miss Frances Warner is to entertain the D. A. class of the Congregational Bible school at her home on Monday evening.
 Mrs. E. M. Warner Injured by Fall. Mrs. E. M Warner is suffering great pain as the result of a fall caused by ice upon the porch. While no bones
 The Ladies' Social Circle of the Second Congregational church is to hold a social in the chapel and pariors of the church on Wednesday evening. and Rev. and Mrs. Beard of China will be heartily welcomed by their many friends in this city. An evening of great sociability is anticipated.
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FUNERALS.
Deacon Edwin Gillette.

The funeral of Deacon Edwin Gill; lette was held Friday afternoon, with prayer at his home in Hebron, burial following in the Episcopal cemetery at Hebron The bearers were E. T. Smith, E. J. Wilcox, w. $. Hewitt and H. C.. Porter.
 Deacon Gillette was s4 years old and died on Wednesday. the 9th, from heart trouble. He had been a lifelong resi- dent of the town and one of the prom inent men of Habron- There survive 8 widow ard a son. Representative Ar thur Gillette of Hebron, and a daugh- ter, Mrs Hattie Stark of Lebanon.
 Miss corneIia w. Bingham.
 The funeral of Miss Corneiia Witter Bingham was held Friday afternoon from her home. the residence of Mrs. William Ross, in Chaplin, at 1 o'clock. There was a large attendance of friends and neighbors- Rev. Granville Yeager of Braintree, Mass, the supply ing pastor of the Chaplain Congrega- tior al. church, ofiiciated. A quartette rendered effectively Close to Thee, and Just as Am. Mrs. G. O. Balch of Warrenville, soloist, sang Does Jesus Care? There were beautiful floral trib- utes from many friends. The bearers were Wins1ow B. Gallup, Andrew M. Grant. Frank w. Martin and Andrew M. Litchheld. Burial was in the Gen. ter cemetery. Funeral Directors El- more & Shepard of this city were in charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

Mrs. Daniel Barker on Water street Tuesday, for a sewing evening
 Rev. Charles Mason is i'll at the rec tory.
 Committees Named. The men of the Congregational church have appointed the following
 committee: Supper committed, Dr. c.
 ID. Brayton, Charles Willard, James
 Pollard, Joseph Hammond, Charles
 Whithall: soliciting committee. Rev. Dwight Stone, Henry B. Moves, Ray
 nond Gardiner, Thomas Hyde, Albert
 Thompson, August Muller and Charles
 Burtch: reception committee, Rev. J.
 Q. Barrows. James Comstcck. Colonel
 Stonon. Charles States, Robert Adam
 son, Alexander Wiesmeyer; decorating
 committee, Charles Whithal1. Charles
 Burtch and Joseph F. Joseph; enter
 tainment committee, James Carson,
 William Edgar, Harold Eaton; treas
 urer and cashier. Henry Doty; adver-
 Using committee. Henry Palmer and
 Dr James Weeks, Jr. The young people of St. Mary's church are rehearsing play. Examination in June. Clifford Connell has received notice from the navy department at Wash ington that the examination will be in June for alternates to the appoint ment of midshipman in the navy. MT. Connell is teaching at Mason's Island district
 Capt. F. P. Sisson and crew from the life saving station at Fishers is- land have been in town for supplies this week.
 Mrs Frank williams and Mrs. George Scott, who have been i'll, are improving.
 Arthur G.Wheeler and Mrs. Fer nado Wheeler were in Norwich Thurs day attending the Pomona grange Amos Hewitt was in New London this week.
 i, Mrs. Ralph Wheeler of New London
 has been the guest this week Of the family of Sllas Wheeler Joseph Moves is confined to his home by a sprained ankle. Mrs. Allan Harvey has returned aft CT spending this week in New York. Ralph Wheeler was business call- CT in Ledyard Thursday. Sale of Farm Joseph Robinson of old Mystic has purchased the farm owned by the late Miss Emma Smith MT. Robinson's family is occupying the property. George Middletown of New York spent a few days at Quonquataug re- Miss Annie A twood of Tarrytown arrived Friday to spend some time with her grandmother. Mrs. Mary J.
 James Shelton of the Atwood Ma chine company is in Danbury today. Miss Emma Kelley has been in Providence this week.
 Miss Grace Main, who is attending the Willimantic normal school, is in town.
 c. Howard Barber is now employed at Bridgeport, Mass
 Miss Margaret Shaclsley. daughter
 of William Shackley, is very i'll with pneumonia.
 Subjects for Travel Club. The topic for the next session of
 the Travel club. Tuesday afternoon Is American Shrines in England. Eng fish Pottery (Wedgwood), The Eng (Continued on Page Six)
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
Public Schools Closed Till After Feb-
 ruary 22

Another case of scarlet fever was reported Thursday afternoon and it was decided to close the Natchaug school for few days, after Thursdays s sessions. It was also thought advis- able to close the Windham High school for few days.
 The schools will be thoroughly fumi- gated by City Health Officer Dr. W. P. s. Heating, and they will probably be reopened next Wednesday. Washing tons birthday coming next Tuesday. it wal deemed advisable to wait until the following day before resuming sessions in the various schools. Practically all of. the public schools in the city are now closed with the exception of the one over in the Oaks. The new pa- tient is Russell, the young son of Cap tain and Mrs. P. J. F. Sullivan, and their home, on Lincoln avenue, has been quarantined. The boy attends school in the third grade of the Nat chaug school There was no schooi there Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

WillinantiC, DanielS0n and Putnam

field Hollow for the purpose of effecting a division of property owned by MT. Ashley and MT. Kirby jointly.
 The property involved in the action com prises milling machine, one en- zine and a grinding machine, valued as a whole at something like $500. The articles were a part of what was at one time owned by the F. G. Taft Machine company. and as MT. Taft was indebt- ed to Messrs. Ashley and Kirby, it came into their possession when same was sold by the trustee of the Taft es- tate and by an attachment that was placed upon it before the estate went into bankruptcy.
 It fs reported that the parties can not now agree as to toe disposition of the machinery, and the petition is therefore brought to have a hearing upon the matter in the superior court for Holland county.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Everett ReynoIds.

Funeral services for Mrs. Everett Reynolds were held at her home Fri day afternoon, Rev. Samuel Thatcher of Oneco officiating. A quartette conn posed of Misses Gladys Murfey and Gladys Williams, Messrs. Harold Cor bin and John Morse. Jr., sang at the service. The body will be taken to West Thornpton today (Saturday) and placed in the tomb.
 incorriaibIe and Carried Gun.
 Edward BosqBet, 15, of this city, was before the city court Friday morning, charged with being fncorrigible and carrying concealed weapons. The boy has been carrying a gun, a habit prob ably acquired by reading dime novels. Bosquet was put in charge of the pro- bation officer, Arthur Macdonald
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

Mrs John w. Gallup entertained the members of her Sunday school class or the Baptist church at her home on Main street Friday evening. Gafnes were played and refreshments served
 Elder Brown to Preach.
 Elder H. H. Brown of Dudley, Mass. Is to speak at the Advent chapel sun day afternoon at 3-3o- Why Do We Make the Lords Coming So Promi- nent? will be his subject.
 Complimentary Musicale.
 Miss Marion Horton entertained friends at a musicale given in honor of her. guest, Miss Helen Connery' or Bristol, R. l., at her home in the At tawaugan hotel Thursday evening.
 Mrs. B. l.. Bailey and Mrs. Wilton s. Warren won the honors at the whist party given by Mrs Charles Bill.
 Cold in Florida.
 E. H. Jacobs, who with Mrs. Jacobs is visiting in the south, writes from Miami. Fla, that the weather there is cold and unreasonable and that the present February is the coldest in thir- ty years.
 New Ballots After July list.
 A F. Woodward. registrar of voters. points out that it was an error to an nounce that the new forms of ballots meeting in April. The act under which the use of the ballots was au- thorized does not become effective un- til July 1 of this year. The ballots will be used in the fall elections.
 The members of the Ladies Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. A. F. Wood at her home on Academy street Friday afternoon.
 To Address DayviIIe Endeavorers.
 Rev. Clarence H. Barber, pastor of the Congregational church, is to give an address on '1ntemperance and P. $. c. B. in the Congregational church at Dayvil1e Sunday evening. Special music has been prepared. Miss SpauIding's Burial in GreeneviIIe.
 The body of Miss Georgie Spaulding, who died at the home of MT. and Mrs. F. A. Spaulding in Brooklyn, was brought to Danfelson Friday morning and taken on the 10.48 train to Greene vile.
 AI-Day Meetings.
 Rev. MT. Renney, pastor of the Pen tecostal church at Putnam, and Capt. Army work in the same town, were the speakers at the ali-day service con- ducted by the members of the local Pentecostal church on Friday.
 Quartette Aids in Special Services. ton, which has been heard with pleas ure on previous occasions in Danielson, is again in town, assisting in conduct ing the series of special services that are to continue through Sunday at the Methodist church. Sunday afternoon the quartette will sing at the regular service in the rooms of the Y. M. C. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
yEMETT CITY
Reception in Honor of pr. R. R. Aa- new and His Bride Proves Delight fuI Social Event-Borough Notes.

On Friday evening. Mrs. Fred Brown and her son, Shepard F.. Brown. gave a reception at their home on Soule street in honor of Dr. R. R. Agnew and Mrs. Agnew. one hun dred and forty invitations were issued and the majority of the guests availed themselves of the opportunity to meet the doctor and his bride. The receiv- ing party stood beneath an arch of evergreen, laurel and white carnations The color scheme in the parlor was pink. green and white A beautiful basket of pink carnations and sweet peas, a gift to the hostess from MT. and Mrs. A A. Young adorned one corner of the room. while pink and white carnations were conspicuous at other points. Yellow and green was the decorative scheme in the dining room, daffodils being the prevailing flower, the gift of Miss Grace Spauld- ing. The reception hall was decorated in foliage; here the guests were re- Dr. Agnew and Mrs. Agnew were as sisted in receiving by Mrs. Brown, Dr. w. H. Cane and Mrs Cane. Mrs. Az new wore her wedding gown of white net over silk with satin garniture. Mrs. Browns gown was black figured chif- ion; Mrs. Cane wore black silk. Each lady's flowers were Violets, the gift of Dr AgneW. Mrs AgneW was att tired in pink silk, her flowers being white carnations. Shepard. Brown was usher. In the dining room egg salad, sandwiches, cake, waters, Persian paste confection, fruit punch and cof- fee were served by Misses Grace Spauldfng. s. K Adams, Marguerite Bliss and Elizabeth Hull, Alice McNicol and Norman Tracy. Miss Emma Babcock furnished music dur ing the evening. After the reception the young people remained for so- cial evening. Dr. Agnew has recently brought his bride to Jetgett City, and they are for the present at Mrs. Browns home. Guests were present from out of town.
 Sermon Topics.
 Sunday morning at the Congrega- tional- church, Rev. w. H. Gane's sub ject will be Heaven and How to Get There The evening subject will be The Glory of Achievement Rev. Wheeler Goggess of Ramapatan. In- dia, is to speak at the Baptist church next Sunday.
 At the Methodist church, Rev. G. w. Stanley's morning topic is to be The Test of the Social Justice In the evening he will deliver a special message to workers.
 Charles A. Weaver of Worcester, Mass. was in town on Friday. Miss Martha Campbell is spending Sunday in Providence.
 Miss Marian Paul will spend Sunday in Greeneville.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
Death of W. D. Pember.

Willard DvPember, aged 75, died on Friday evening at his home, 5S Leba- non avenue, following a short illness with pleuro- pneumonia MT. Pember was one of the best-knoHn. residents of the city and for years was one of the pillars of the prohibition party. He was a machinist by trade and at one time worked in No. 1 mill of the Willimantic Linen Go. Of late years he has been in the carpet cleaning bus mess. He leaves a widow. who was his second wife, and a son, Willard F. Pember. who is manager of the Thread City laundry on Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
When You Need

Foley's Orino Laxative When you have that dull, heavy, feverish feeling, accompanied by constipation. When you have headache, indigestion, bil- iousness, pain in stomach and bowels. then you need Foley's Orino Laxative. It moves the bowels freely and gently. and thoroughly clears the intestinal tract It does not gripe or nauseate,
 and cures constipation. Lee 6 Os-
 good.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
Petition for Division of Property.

A petition has been brought to the superior court and notice of same was served upon Attorney George w. Mel- ony by Constable Chauneey E. Mac farlane. MT. Melony is counsel for George Ashley of Nashua, N. H., for merly of this city. The action is brought by George J. Kirby of Mans
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
Meeting of Creditors Called.

Referee in Bankruptcy A. J. Bowen has issued an order for a meeting of the creditors of Louis Feiner estate, to confirm or reject the offer of compost ton and to finally decide whether or not the offer of 25 cents on the dollar proposition made by MT. Feiner will stand.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
Two Arrested for Family Row.

Joseph Duquette and Peter Perry were both arrested Friday afternoon by Captain Richmond and will be ar raigned in police court this morning on the charge of breach of the peace. Both figured conspicuously in a family squabble Friday that resulted in their arrest.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

The cost of living doesn't appear to Ellis Island. 4 contractor has just submitted a bid for furnishing meals to our future citizens. and says that he will furnish breakfasts for five cents each, dinners for nine and sup pers for six cents-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

Thomas Burke of New Haven is the guest of relatives in town. He was called home by the death of his grand mother. Mrs. Ellen Nash
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Mrs. Thomas Wood and daughter, Mrs. Pauline Royce. were Hartford vis- itorS Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

C. N. Burdick of Middletown was g Willimantic visitor Friday, attending a meeting of the Connecticut Baseball association 1nagnates at the mayors office in the City hall.
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Miss Margaret Cavanaugh, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. F. Sullivan of Ash avenue, returned Fri day to her home in Colchester.
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Miss Hattie Mathieu has returned to her home, on Union street, after a pleasant stay with friends in New Ha- ven and Springfield, Mass.
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Samuel Mullen of Lower Main is to be employed in East Hampton, and went there Friday to make his home.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
WILLiMANTic
What Is coino On ToniaI

What Is Going On Tonight. Basketball at r. M. C. A Gymnasium this afternoon
 Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at the Opera House.
 Dance in American Benefit Hall. Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple.
 Basketbafl at the Armory-Taftville IT
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

Prof. W. O. Turner attended the funeral of a friend in Hebron Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

Jeremiah Hardigan of Temple streei left Friday for a visit with friends 1T Providence, R. l., and Dodgevi1le, Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Miss Hall ITI-charies R. Newton to Leave March 1st-Pians for Wash ington's Birthday.

Robert 1T. Fisk is spending several days with friends in Providence.
 Favorable reports are received from Miss Elizabeth Sanders, who was op- erated on for appendicitis in the Spring field hospital Wednesday morn ing.
 Miss Gertrude Holt, who is attend ing the Willimantic Normal school is il with scarlet fever.
 Miss Kate G. Bliss is visiting rela- tives in Springfield.
 Charles R. Newton, who Is to enter the employ of Deering, Milliken g. Co.,, will leave town about the 1st of March Mir. Newton will do the styling for the company, which controls eight lHSe mills.
 Patriotic Entertainment.
 The Woman's Relief corps are plan ming a social and entertainment for the evening of washington's birthday. The diers and their families are to be in- vited.
 Miss Lucina $. Cady e1 Monson has been spending several days with Mr. and Mrs H. C. Thre5her.
 Carl Kuel1ne of the Stafford Press office. has resigned to go to Middle town where he VIII be employed on the NiddIetown Sun.
 The work of building the new Ger vais block, on Main street. is almost completed. The block will be ready for occupancy within a few days
 A German has invented a safe which ed the rounabout-l It is O polyglonal steel affair which revo1ves freely on 1aIl bearings It is built into a wall and is in constant motion when locked so that a burglar cannot get hold of it to drill
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

Colonel John F. Murphy of Norwich was the guest Of friends in town Fri day morning.
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MT. and Mrs. Peter Yonclas have re- turned from their wedding trip and are residing at 663 Main street.
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Personals

Charles L. Crane was an East Hart ford visitor Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

Consul Day, who has been spending several days in this city, returned to his home in Colchester Friday.
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ONLY ONE aBRoMo aUININE.,

That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE.
 Look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. Used the world over to cure a cold in
 one day 25c
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
PUTNAM

Milk Inspector Collects Samples---Mra Everett ReynoIds' FuneraI--Bad Boy With a Gun in Court-PIans for Making Rliven Trolley Harp.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
DANIELS0N

Social Evening for Sunday School
 CIass-Board of Relief Asked to Re- duce Assessment of Two Big Cor
 porations-Borough Interests.
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ASK TO SEE THE Souvenir China plates that we are giving with ono They are beauties. c. J. BI4ANCAARps Jewett City.