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Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
PUTNAM
Bumper Peach Year in Woodstock
Joseph Obhin Struck by Train-WiI-
lmantic Man Claims Bullock Street
Awards at Woodstock Fair.

Woodstock fruit farms are yielding
a flood of enthusiastically beautiful
fruit-and thousands of baskets of the
late summer faVorite are being
brought to Putnam for local distribu-
ton and shipment in surprisingly
large lots to the big New England
cities. Team after team carrying any
where from 100 to $50 baskets apiece
have commenced their daily Transport
tation from the beautiful billy section
west of Putnam down to the railroad
lines and the amount of fruit they are
bringing in is amazing. The crop is
ne of the largest in years and away
beyond the bounds of what the gem
eral public had an idea it could be.
The Wells peach farm, now operat-
ed by the Barnes brothers, has a crop
estimated at 10000 baskets, and other
farms in nearby corners of Woodstock
will combine an output far in excess
of that number.
The local fruit and grocery stores
are loaded down with baskets filed
with the finest kind of peaches and
the extra selected fancies are bring
ing only a dollar a basket. Excellent
fruit is to be had in the same guam
THY for 10 cents. OF course, what
local people will use of the crop is
only an insignificant part. The bulk
Of it is being shipped and the returns
will bring the growers big money
Woodstock is becoming one of the best
peach growing towns in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
OBITUARY..
James M. Paine.

James NJ. Paine died Wednesday
morning at the Jackson health resort
at Evansville, N. Y. This fact was made
known by telegram received here
during the morning and the announce
ment was a surprise and shock to his
relatives and many friends. Recent re-
ports were to the effect that he was
steadily regaining his health at the
institution, and the first intimation
that his condition was serious was
contained in g telegram received here
Tuesday night and stating that he was
critically i'll.
Mr.. Paine suffered a nervous break
down early in the summer and left
Danielson on July for the resort men
toned to take course of treatment for
the trouble. He returned to DanleIson
in a few weeks for a brief stay, but
went back almost Immediately and has
since remained there. Information as
to his condition has been encouraging
and his return to Danielson in health
was expected by his friends in a few
weeks.
A F. Wood left Danielson Wednes-
day afternoon for Dansville TO ar
range for the transportation of the
body.
James NJ. Paine was born at East
| Killingly July 81, 1863, the son of James
A. and Marietta (Matthews) Paine. All
of his life was spent within the con-
fines of his native town, in the schools
of which and at Brown university he
| secured his education. For years he
was engaged in the business Of con-
Quoting a general store at East Kill
| lingly, but about ten years ago he came
| to Danielson to live.
While an active figure in other lines
| of endeavor for the public good, Mr..
Paine became best known for his spe-
| cial devotion to educational work.
Since the consolidation of the school
districts of the town of Killingly in
| 1898 he has been the acting visitor for
| the town school committee: in fact has
! borne the brunt of the duty of super
vising the work of the schools in all
sections of the town. This duty was
almost a special obligation with him
| and to it he gave his attention and
| valuable experience in q degree and
with results that have not failed to
elicit from the toWnspeople the ac-
| acknowledgement and expression Of ap-
probation of the highly efficient service
| he has rendered.
Acting for the board in the capacity
mentioned his was the personality that
more than any other gradually i'm
| proved the schools in Killingly up to
| the present standard and placed them
| en- an equal footing with the best in
! the state. The tributes that have been
| paid to his ability to achieve a highly
| satisfactory success in school matters
! hava come from members Of the state
| board Of education ana experts ii AT
| fairs pedagogical ia Connecticut ana
| other New England states where he
became known
| During the years that he was acting
| visitor he practically filed the Office
| Of superintendent of schools. saving
| Killinaly thousands of dollars for there
is no salary attached and his work
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
FOUND ON TRACK.
Joseph Obhin May Have Been Struck
by Two Trains.

Joseph Obhin, 80, a woodehopper,
who makes a home with relatives in
Brooklyn. was lying at the Day Kim
ball hospital Wednesday, as the re-
suit of an accident in which he suf-
fered a broken skull, a torn scalp,
and a fractured arm. Obhin was
found on the railroad track by his
brother-in-la law George Macdonald,
near Clark's Corners at about $50 on
Wednesday morning. While this is
not positively known the circum-
stances are such as to indicate that
Obhin had been struck Tuesday night
by a train believed to have been the
eastbound Air Line express, known as
the Fitchburg special, which reaches
Clark's Corners a few minutes before
9 o'clock. It is possible, also. that
the passenger train leaving Putnam
for Willimantic at o'clock may have
hit the man. His condition when
found was critical and he was put on
the first train for Putnam, arriving
here at 7.30. His chances for recov-
cry are not bright.
Obhin has been employed by the
Childs Lumber corporation as a chop
per on the Willis lot at Clark's Cor
ners. He is unmarried. 1t was be-
lieved that he was intoxicated at the
time the accident occurred.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
BRIDGEPORT WON.
Score Was 8 to 1 in Game Played
Wednesday Morning.

The Colts did not fare so well Wed
nesday forenoon on Windham field be
fore the Bridgeport nine when the
latter took the game easily by the
score of 81. The contest was a wretch
ed exhibition of boots and wild heaves
by the local Players and the errors
came at very critical stages when they
We're very injurious to the slim chance
that the Colts had.
The story of the game could be sum
med up in Sentance-the trouble was
that the locals We're lamentably weak
in pasting the pill, not being able to
which seemed to be all that he had
Laid. former Willimantic boy, re-
lleved the sandy haired youth in the
last of the sixth inning and Waller
took Ladd's place in center field whiIe
Whelan warmed the bench and Don
nelly supported Ladd behind the bat
Iadd was certainly the funny man and
struck out three of the Colts and held
them to only two hits. a sIashing two
Dagger by Smith over the center field
fence just to the right of the tree and
a nice single by Campion which was
his second hit of the game.
Smith was again on the firing line
for the locals, but was poorly supported
and allowed eight hits, although sew
eraI Of them should have been cut off
with good sharp fielding ManIev was
in right field and Peloquin was taking
Shaun Suliivan's place in left, which
was out of his line of business.
The crowd did not seem to like the
game and many left toward the middle
apparently Disguised with the worst
exhibition that the Wiliimantic nine
has given this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
B. Ramsden of Putnam was awarded

firsts for plain and sage cheese.
Mrs. j. e. Clark, woodstock got
blue ribbon for strained honey, Mrs.
Horace Covell getting second premium
in this exhibit. Mrs. Covell got first
for honey in the comb, second for
same to Mrs. J. E. Clark
Sheep.
Sheep awards were as follows;
Firsts for bucks to P ]. Smith of
Pomfret Center, p. [. Chamberlin of
West Woodstock; second, Dr. Joseph
Spaulding, Woodstock. third.
George N. Lyon of West Woodstock
got first for town steer teams and al
so second premium. I. A. Paine Of
Woodstock got a first for his town OK
team The working oxen of e. r.
CARPENTER of Charlton City, Mass,
were awarded first and those of George
Frink of Woodstock second. To 2
year old steers, George n. Lyon of
Woodstock was given first. Mrs. A.
c. Hubbard received first for steer
calves.
Masons' Busy Week End.
The members of the Masons are to
have a few busy nights, beginning
this Thursday evening, when de-
gree is to be worked at the local Ma
sonic temple Tomorrow evening the
local members are invited to North
Grosvenordale to see a degree. Satur-
day to Woodstock, where there is to
be an all day session, and on Monday
evening to Webster, where a degree
is also to be conferred.
City Notes.
Byron S. Whitney has returned to
Franklin, Ind, to resume his duties
as physical director of Franklin col
lege
Miss Ruth Daniels retuned to New
York on Wednesday after spending
the summer with her parents in this
city and in Gambia, N. Fl.
Frank Davenport Of Providence has
been the guest of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H. Davenport.
Mrs. c. H. Kelley is i'll at her home
in Grove street.
Miss Mary Wheelock has returned
from q visit with relatives in Ux-
bridge, Mass.
Mrs Wallace Stern Of Bradley street
is entertaining her mother from
Springfield, Mass.
Miss Gertrude Jones has begun her
duties as private secretary to a pro-
lessor at Peck's school, Pomfret.
An adjourned meeting of the Eliz-
abeth Porter Putnam chapter d. A.
r., is to be held this Thursday aft
ernoon.
Court Session Postponed.
The Windham county superior court
short calendar session for Friday,
September IS, is by order of Judge
Greene postponed to Friday, Septem-
Der %. at 1890 a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
was contributed in the interest

was contributed in the interest OF
learning.
Mr.. Paine's ability was recognized in
other ways by his townsmen, who hon.
ored him with election as a republican
representative to the legislative session
CT 1907. 1t was during that session
that he rendered another valuable SER
vice to Kil1ingly, being Instrumental in
securing the legislation authorizing a
town court.
On various committees named to
care for important business transac-
tons for town and borough his service
was such as to merit further approba-
ton from his fellow citizens notably in
connection with the construction of the
new high school and new central fire
station. He was also interested and a
participant in the activities of various
membership and friendship a stimulus
to affairs of local military company
and fire department.
On Nov. 8, 1902, Mr.. Paine was unit
ed in marriage in Danielson by Rev
S. S. Matthews, then pastor of the
Westfield Congregational church, with
Miss Agnes Caroline Halliday. also OF
Danielson, formerly of Norwich, and
previous to her marriage a teacher in
the School street school. They have
two children Janette Marietta born
Aug. 20 1906 and Marietta Eliza beth
born May 81, 1908.
In addition to his widow and chill
dren, Mr.. Paine leaves one brother. AL
mond NJ. Paine, of East Killingly Mrs
Marietta Paine, mother of the deceased
died at East Killingly within q few
weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
PerSonaIS.

Mrs. Fred 0. Vinton of EagleviIle
spent Wednesday in Hartford.
Louis Charter of Manchester was a;
the fair with local friends Wednesday.
Harry Beckwith of Hartford was a
Willimantic visitor Wednesday and at
tended the fair.
John J. c. Stone of Norwich was
among those from the Rosetown at the
fair grounds Wednesday.
John J. Curran of Bank street left
Wednesday for visit of several days
with friends in Worcester.
John K. Dickson of Philadelphia, Pa.
administrator of the estate of the late
Paul Mccormack was in the city Wed
nesday on business.
Mrs. Henry n. Clark of Southamp-
ton, L. l., n. Y. is visiting relatives
in Chaplin for a few days and expects
to visit for time in this city before
returning home.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
Bed Coverings

Fall IS near. evenings are cool: time
80 change your bed covering. We
have the proper weights. proper styles
ana proper qualities.
Good quality Blankets. white and
coiored, soc pair.
Fuil size Blankets. white and colored
borders. gray and colored borders, 500
pair
Full size Flesey Blankets. white.
Ersy and tan. $3.50 and $500 pair.
Extra large Blankets. white and
gray, s3.o0 and $3.50 pair.
Fun siza California Wool Blenkets.
$500. $500 and $3.50 pair.
Three-qusrter size Wool Blankets,
$500 and sass pair.
zectn Baby Blankets. figured and
plain. in white and blue. SOC.
-sx5O Baby Blankets. figured and
plain. in white and blue, T5c.
COMFORTERS
Good size Comforters. s1.00 and $50.
Large Comforters. filled with white
cotton. $3.50 and $500.
Ccrnforters Of a better quality. satin
covered. S2.50 and $500
Fancy Down Quilts. $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
JEWETT CITY
Local Delegates at Hartford Conven-
tion-EarI s. Hiscox Injured While
at Play

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Burdick and fam
lily have returned from New London,
where they have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs Herbert Richards.
Rev. and Mrs. w. H. Cane and Miss
Pearl Cane are at their cottage on the
Willimaptic camp ground until Fri
day
Hon. A. NJ. Brown, Hon. ]. w. Payne
and William tombstone have been in
Hartford attending the republican
state convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H Tracy and Mr..
and Mrs. F. G. Whiting attended the
Woodstock fair Tuesday.
Tuesdays Worcester Gazette stated
that President David H Tanning was
preparing for the celebration in 1911
of the fiftieth anniversary of the
founding of the Royal Worcester Cor
set company.
Abraham Zegeer returned Wednes-
day morning from New York.
Injured by Fall.
Earl S. Hiscox met with an acct
dent Wednesday morning while
wrestling with another boy in the
schoolyard. He fell, striking his fore
head on piece of iron, cutting a cash
to the bone, necessitating taking two
stitches to close the wound.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
ST0NiNGTON
Successful saIe-Marriase of Norwich
Man and Borough GirI-Gra nge
Votes on Several AppIications-Lo-
cal Notes.


The tea and cake sale in aid of the
Library and Village Improvement So
ciety was held on the park Wednes-
day from to p. m. Miss Anna
Culbert received. A fine sum has been
realized each week.
Monday evenings meeting of the Of
ficers of Pioneer hook and ladder COM
pany was held. officers were to as
sist as the committees of the fair were
appointed
Walter Rogers of Norwich was a
business caller here Wednesday
Frederick Bieitz returned to Hart
ford this week.
Miss Marguerite E. Smith, who has
been at Eastern Point for a week. re-
turned home Sunday
Louis Hammond was in Ashaway on
Wednesday.
Mrs. H. F. Dabo1l is spending the
week in New York.
Rev. George B. Marston and Mrs.
Marston are spending two weeks in
Albany.
E. P. York is spending the week in
New York, having spent his vacation
in the borough
MIR. and Mrs. Stephen Babcock of
Yonkers, N. Y, are guests of Samuel
Chesebro
Miss katherine S. Thayer has re
newed her course at the business col
lege in Providence.
Norwich Man Wins Local Bride.
Sarah I. Thompson daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Thompson of Rail-
road avenue, and Paul Brosofske of
Norwich are receiving best wishes up
on their marriage which took place
at the brides home. Friday evening,
Rev c. J. Mason officiating.
w. w. Auder of Boston is spending
his vacation here.
Miss Maude Willoughby of New
York is the guest of her aunt in the
borough.
H. M. Morris of Plaindeld, N. J., is
the guest of relatives.
Grange Meets.
Stonington grange held a meeting
"Wednesday evening at their rooms at
the Road church paFIors. A vote was
taken on several whose names were
on the list for Initiation
Mrs Warren and Mrs. Lawton of
Fall River are guests of Mrs. Lydia
Reynolds.
To Live in Norwich.
Rev. j. 0. Barrows and Mrs. Bar
rows and Miss Freeman will move in
October to Norwich Town, where they
will make their home.
Miss Fannie Barrows will return to
Brooklyn Monday, after spending her
summer vacation with her parents
here
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
OBITUARY.
Miss Olive Pearl.

Miss Olive Pearl of Hampton died
Tuesday at the age of 81. A number OF
months ago Miss Pearl who had been
an invalid for years fell to the floor
one evening when trying to get out of
bed. sustaining injuries which resulted
in her death.
She was a native of Hampton and
was the daughter of Capt. Philip Pearl
and had always lived in the town. Miss
Pearl was a regular attendant at the
Congregational church up to the time
of her affection, which made it inpos-
sible for her to attend. No near rela-
tives survive aside from a niece and q
nephew.
Frank M. Simmons.
Frank NJ SimmOns aged II son u
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
WOODSTOCK FAIR.
Good Programme on Wednesday, the
Closing Day-AWard of Premiums in
Various Glasses.

A cloudy morning and threatened
rain knocked off the attendance of the
last day of the Woodstock fair, but
when the managers of the exhibition
closed the gates Wednesday night
they were "dee-lighted" with the sue
cess that has been accorded them this
year. They had given the public ev-
erything they had advertised to give
and the public had reAponded with a
patronage that was highly satisfac-
tory Wednesdays events were run
off without incident and while tho
crowd was much smaller than on the
previous day it was as fully interested
in what there was to be seen The
Judges in the various departments fin
ished their work early in the day and
the following awards are selected from
the mass filed on the books of the
association:
Cake and Pastry.
First for squash and custard pies,
Mrs. Horace Covell; first for apple
pie Miss Edith Carpenter; first for
fruit cake. Mrs. w. d. Matthewson
first FOR layer cake chocolate Jelly,
cocoanut cakes. Mrs Horace Coyell .
first for angel cake, Mrs. E Cortiss
The judges III this department were
Mrs Charles w Johnson, Mrs H H
Davenport ana Mrs. a r Webster
In the butter and cheese exhibits,
Mrs. c. II. Killiam of Woodstock re-
ceived first for butter, while G. II.
Potter was second Mrs 4. g. Hibhard
third, and f. II. Miller fourth. Frank
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
WILLIMANTiC FAIR.
Was Cattle Day-ExceIent Amuse-
nent Features-Speedy Racing.

Cattle day at the fair. the big day,
was all that could be asked, although
rain fell during the afternoon just
enough to make things bit disagree
a BILE and sticky. The banner crowd in
years was in attendance for a second
day. however, and there was a good
time for everybody.
Throngs crowded Exhibition hail. the
tent where the Connecticut Experiment
station displayed it's fine exhibit and
the poultry hall.
Prize Cattle Shown.
The cattle exhibited this year sur
passed in numbers that which was
shown in recent years, and the various
breeds were the pick of choice herds.
Great interest was centered in the
place reserved for the cattle and other
farm animals The different contests
were well contested and the judges
were not through making the awards
late in the afternoon
The only awards that were made
Wednesday were those in the poultry
department No awards on fruit, veg
etables or other articles in the main
hall were made Wednesday.
Excellent Amusements.
All Of the feature events-such as
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
CLAIMS BULLOCK STREET.
E. r. Whitmore of WiIIimantic De-
clares Land Belongs to His Father.

Alderman e. F. Whitmore of Wilt
mantle was in this city Tuesday eve
ming to appear before the common
council to ask for damages on land
which he claims is owned by his ia
Their on Bullock street. There were not
enough of the aldermen present to
hold a meeting, but Mr.. Whitmore eX-
planned his position to Mayor Macdon-
aid and Aldermen Miner and Brodeur.
He said he came by request of his ia
Their, E T Whitmore, who formerly
was a resident on Bullock street. and
has an interest in the streets to oe
laid out for the sewer. He claimed no
land bordering on the streets and said
there was very little he owned on Lee
streets, but he says Bullock street to
the river belongs to his father, and
evidently the claims are we'll founded.
Mr. Whitmore wishes to arrange
with the city, believing that the city
would deal fairly with him in the mat
ter if he turned over the deeds, but
though the highway committee has re-
ported that there are no damages or
benefits.
Frank Montville appeared and said
that the city had paid $3.50 for nothing
for land on Bullock street. as there
was no real claim established for a
part of the street that had been
bought.
Miss M r. Hopkins objected to the
sewer crossing or coming near her
land, but she was informed that the
present plans do not show the sewer
within zoo feet of her land.
The council will meet next Tuesday
evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
N0ANK
Surprise Party Given Mr.. and Mrs. n.
3. Dyer-Local Woman Nearly go
Years Old.

surprise party was given to Mr..
and Mrs FL. b. Dyer on High street
last night. Those invited were Dr..
and Mrs w. NJ. Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
p Brown, DR.. and Mrs. e. P. Fitch,
Capt and Mrs. Henry Langworthy,
Mr.. and Mrs w. CT. Eldredge. Miss
Jessie Chesebro, Miss Linda Peckham,
Miss Mabel Fitch, Allan w. Rathbun,
Moses w Rathbun, Miss Juliette Ches-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Chester. Re
freshments were served
Nearly Ninety.
One week from today viii be the
Goth birthday of Mrs. Frances LeWey
of Pearl street.
Mrs. Nellie Ebbetts goes today to
Washington, where she Will reside.
Her niece, Miss Bessie Fowler, expects
to accompany her for a lengthy visit.
DR. Ford returned from New Haven
Wednesday and will go back On Mon
day to stay for the winter, after a
summer pleasantly spent in the viii
lage.
General News.
Miss Margaret Joyce is improving.
Miss Mary Chesebro is threatened
with typhoid fever
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilbur and
family of West Mystic left Tuesday
night for their home in Washington.
Mrs. D. w. Chester. Mrs. l.. A. Da-
boil and daughter Miss Emma. are
spending a few days with relatives on
Fishers island
Mrs. Bishop from Montana, who will
be remembered as Miss Daisy Hursell
who passed many years here, viii
speak at the Baptist church on Mis-
sions, this evening"
Deacon Roswell Sawyer, who suf-
fered from q severe attack of indigeS
ton recently, is improving.
Unclaimed Letters.
Unclaimed letters at the Noank post
office for week closing September 10:
Maud G. Brown Mrs. +. Taylor, Miss
Ella Kingsley, Mrs. Nathaniel Coles
James Bollen. George Massee. Har-
old Reynolds. Franklin Taylor.
Miss Julia Blackman of Boston Is
visiting her sister Mrs. II E Dyer
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Simmons
died at his home, 292 Ash street early
Wednesday. following a lingering i'll
ness.
George w. Barber.
George W. Barber, aged IS, died on
Wednesday evening at his home n
South Coventry, following an illness
with Bright'S disease. He was well
known farmer in that town and some
years ago was identified with the
wooden industry there, being associat-
ed for number of years with what
was known as the Globe mills. He was
born in South Kingston, R. l., the son
of James and Elizabeth Sherman Bar
Der. He leaves a son, George w. Bar
Der. Jr., of South Coventry, and a
daughter in New York state.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
Normal Class officers.

Glasses at the WiIlimantic Normal
school have elected officers as follows
Seniors-President. Miss Genevieve
Mccormick. Norwich vice president
Miss Charlotte Johnson. New London !;
treasurer. Miss Agnes Wright, Water
ford; secretary, Miss Margaret O'Brien
Colchester. Juniors-President Miss
Marie Henry bennington; vice presi-
dent, Miss Jennie Grove, Norwich =;
secretary, Miss Anna Fraser, Moosup
treasurer, Miss Mildred Smith, Will
mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
WEDDING.
M aine- m aine.

Lyman H Maine of Hayden street
and Miss Candace D. Maine were unit
ed in marriage Wednesday evening at
s o'c;ock at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wa1len D. Nichols, 80 Meadow stree5,
by Rev. Louis M. Flocken, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal church, IL
presence of quite a number Of reia-
tives and friends After the ceremony
q reception was held and a wedding
luncheon served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maine are well known
here where they will make theic home.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-15
LICENSE VOTE
Assured at Coming EIection-BaIots
Go in Special Box.

Killingly will have q vote on the
license question this fall, the techni-
cality of securing the requisite number
of signatures to a petition asking that
a clause be inserted in the warning to
understood that this year the vote on
the license question will be enclosed
in a separate envelope and deposited
in separate box from that in which
the Australian ballots are 10 be cast.