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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26

almost every Improvement was forced
In by the hard lighting of the derIo-
Gratis and the insurgent republicans.
1.-The postal savings bank Dill was
promised In both platforms, but In
the democratic platform however, 1t
was promised only alternativeiy. The
chances are that the conservation bill,
Is good deal of humbug as 1t was
finally enacted On the one great over
shadowing question with which the
Sixty first Congress mas dealt, the re-
publican party has utterly failed to
redeem its promises and has fallen
down fiat. That Is the tariff question
They promised in the platform to re-
wise the tariff and hey promised In
their campaign speeches and litera-
ture to revise the tariff down, and
when they got In they revised 1t up.
THE tariff question VIII overshadow
all others and the republicans Will re-
ceive an awful trouncng for not
keeping tn cir words to the people.
THE chief feature of this session
has been the partial liberalization OF
the rules and partial emancipation of
ished, and the issue of Cannonism re-
mains but the democrats and insur-
gents have greatly improved the con-
ditions in the House. In this con-
neotion 1t should not be forgotten that
the democrats furnished 174 votes and
the insurgents about 80; therefore, the
lions share of the credit belongs to
the democrats"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
CENSUS FIGURES
COMING SLOWLY

Washington, June 25-(Special Cen
sus Director Durand says he has no
more idea what the population of Bir-
mingham is than the ordinary Birming.
ham citizen. The director explains that
generally speaking the population is be-
ing worked out in the order that 1t is
being received in Washington. The rea-
son Washngton's population was given
ou. mrs. is 'ne 1act It this city is
were all In before other cvies had hardly
been touched. The director says Birming-
hams population may come in week
or month. He will have all the cities
out by September 10. and the country
entire October Is The director says his
office is not devoting all of its time TO
the cities, but is handling the country
districts without discriminating against
than In tha order they are received.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Congress adjourns and Taft is happy.
Birmingham will get money for post
office site.
Champ Clark predicts victory.
Visitors flock to Oyster Bay.
Cannon summarizes work of Congress
Senator Stone springs a surprise.
2-Bessemer primary campaign closes.
3-Political small talk is lacking.
Water and light contracts signed.
Plans for smoker are now complete.
4-Popular movement for summer stay
at-homes.
5-Petltion filed to place John w. Knight
in involuntary bankruptcy.
New York man discusses Alabama gas
and old fields.
Higdon's men make raid on gambling
house.
Col. w. C. Gorgas to speak here to-
morrow night
Talk of consolidation of Board of
Trade and Chamber of Commerce.
6-Bloody and fatal fight with bandits.
Parker takes hard rap at Roosevelt.
Porter Charlton acts like mad man.
7-Caruso helps waits of Paris.
S-Taft dsapproves of waterways bill.
9-Automobile news.
10-General sporting news.
11-Jeffries' humor as fine as silk
12-Bar association meets next week.
13-Military grows in Great Britain.
1%China on eve of civil war.
16-Health of Kaiser officially good.
Wall street letter
1'7-Corey continues to be an attra ction.
What can be done on farms in Jeffer-
- son county.
o-Absorption is necessary.
Chronicles of the Canebrake.
court after the trusts.
25-German people are living fast.
26-Birmingham social news.
27-The heavens in July.
2S-Editorfal comment
Ned Brace discusses national and To-
cal affairs.
29-The Music Master-Second paper, by
DR.. w. E. Evans.
On Fooing the Devil, by the Rev,
George Eaves.
Our Imperfect Realization Of Justice,
by Dr. J. c. Hiden.
Gossip of the New Times by A. b
Bealle
About Traitors, by Savoyard
33-Texan rides in an automobile.
34-Al Baba and the Forty Thieves, a
classic in a page.
35-Prices somewhat better in stocks.
Damage to wheat very heavy
Very quiet day in cotton market.
36-I.ive Talks With Dead Ones.
37-England faces meat famine.
3S-Tax on tobacco is not successful.
39-Dolly's Dialogues.
41-News of the week in the theatrical
world.
44-Georgia Scenes.
45-Our Young Folks.
46-Jmmy takes the baby for ride.
47-Violet and the bad man.
4S-Anatole has a new job.
Our moving pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
Old Days Discussed

discussed the old days and both got much
pleasure from their "reminiscences. and
great deal of time is being taken in al,
sorting and laying out the trophies. c,n
rios and mementoes brought from thu
long African trip by Colonel Roosevelt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
River steamer nurned

La Crosse, Wis, June 25.-The steam
er ]. S. is burning near Victory. and it
is reported 1900 passengers are aboard,
with 1000 from Lansing, Ia. The boat
was beached on an island and a life
raft went to the assistance of the pas
sengers A woman named Moner. the
wife of Madison's best known physi-
clan. was reported as jumping over
board. Her fate is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
Travelinr Men Aroiu.t T,r,e

Columbus, o.. June 25.-The supreme
council of the United Commercial Trav-
elers today declared against the re-
strictive tariff between Canada and the
United States. e. L. valloft OF New
Orleans was alscted' supreme santinal
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
s7th BIRTHDAY Celebrated on Sunday 6ys Mrs. Eliza both chamPlin, of Massapeae.

A pleasant reunion was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. C. N. Rogers of Massapeag on Sunday to celebrate Champlin's birth Mrs Champlin was born April 24. 1923 the youngest of three children. Her brother, Mr. Ly- man Richards Is living at Gales Ferry, lhis ssth birthday was March 27. She married Capt. Frederic Champlin, July 24, 1842; he died Feb. 24. 1876. Six children were born, three of whom are living, Capt. Wnn. H. Champhn, Mrs. Elliot Dopbeare and Mrs. Chas- N. Rogers. There are six grandchildren living, and six great-grandc ndchildren.
 Mrs. Champ1in's health is very good considering her age. She Is very skill full with her needle, having pieced two quilts since Christmas and nearly finished third one besides other sew ing.
 A delicious clam chowder was served at noon (Mrs. Champ1in pared all the pOtatoes) with pie, cake, ice cream etc, the birthday feast being much enjoyed. There were fourteen present, including Capt. Wm. H. Champ1in of New London MT. and Mrs. Elliot Dol beare of Leff1ngweI1, MT. and Mrs. c. N. Rogers of Massapeag, MT. and Mrs Ambrose Sullivan of Moregan, MT and Mrs Wilson Do1beare of New London MT. and Mrs. Fred Rogers and daugh- ter. Florence of Norwich and Miss Della Champlin of tMassapeag. Four generations were represented, Florence Rogers being the only great-grand- child present.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.

The vaudeville and motion picture bill at the Auditorium this week is cer- tatnly . corker and was greeted by packed houses at all performances on Monday Judging from the applause 1t was hard to pick a favorite.f as each turn was so enthusiastically received that curtain calls were demanded from all of them The vaudeville part of the programme was opened by William F. Felton. bag puncher of much abil- ity and whose clever work was greatly appreciated The novelty playlet pre- sented by Lorfng and Parquetta entl- tied The Awakening of Cleo, = neat. and won immediate faveg. The singing numbers introduced in this sketch are very good and are rendered by the possessors of exceptionally pleasing voices. The hit of the bill came in the li1Gie musical turn of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Young. typical old timers. who brought down the house with their vio- lin duet The Eugene trio with a rep utation of being the best far experts in vaudeville certainly believed in liv- ing up to their reputation and proved it by the wonderful work they did in this line here yesterday. The motion pictures are all of good subjects and filled out the bill nicely
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
Indigestion Relief in Five Minutes and .Perma- neat Cure or Money Back

When The Lee & Ofsood co. states that they have remedy that is guar anteed to cure any man or woman who suffers from food fermentation which causes belching. sour stomach. gas eructatfons. heartburn and that lump of lead feeling in the abdomen, or money back, what are the poor stom- ach sufferers in Norwich and vicinity going to do about 1t?
 The name of this most remarkable stomach prescription is Mi-o-na. Most people call them Mi-o-na stomach tab lets besause they know that there is no remedy so good for indigestion or stomach disorders. Here is one opin- ion:
 T have been troubled with indiges- ton for more than a year. bought one box of Mi-o-na and 1t cured me. Now l would not be without a box in the house for $50.00. It saves a lot of doctor bills when you can be cured for 50 cents.
 You can use my name if you want to."--Arthur Sederquest, G Nichols St., Wakefield, Mass. Nov 2. 1909.
 Mi-o-na stomach. tablets cost 50 cents box at druggists everywhere and at The Lee & Osgood Go.
 Booths Pills will give constipation sufferers joyful surprise. 25c.
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but study. There must be preparation 0f tho lesson duly performed. And the ninth commandment is Thou shalt not make excuse6, and this 10 a very important commandment If We could make excudeS we would accomplish things. .f
 The tenth co1nmaudment is Thou shalt covet earnestly the best gifts Seek bysetery means h your power to make the best things y01rP and to widen y6ur h0riz6n. Do these things and thou shalt lfve.
 The conference came to a close singing of the hymn, Bringing In the Sheaves and the closing prayer by Rev. P. c. Wright of the Central church.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
St. Mary's School Won.

eide the baseball game between the Greeneville Grammar school and the St. Mary's Paroc11ial school hines, but in the tenth, with one man on the bases. Wilson. an Academy man went in as pinch hitter and drove out a two-bagger that brought dn St. Mary's winning run. The final score was g to &. It was an interesting game and the 1ine-upe were: Grammar school: Scudder c, Smith p, Benson ID. Ladd 2b, c. Grove 3b Mulldn ss Allen If, Collins Of Kendall If. Parochiad school: Wilson c, Quinn p. Gadle 1b, Blais 2b, S. Grove 3b, Shahan ss, Shea rb, Ogden If. Empires: Gus Rydholm and Neil Bresnahan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
GRAND MASTERS DAY
 AT ODD FELLOWS HOME
Usual Presentations Will Be Made ts
 Fairview.

Grand Masters day, the anniversary of the founding of the order, will be observed by appropriate exercises at Grand Master William E. Thoms of Waterbury will make a visit and will be accompanied by grand and past grand officers. The lodges of the state. in accordance with their custom, will make the usual presentations to the home and to the inmates. During the afternoon there will be an inspection of the home and a fitting programme in honor of the anniversary. All trains on the Norwich and Worcester branch will stop at Fairview during the day
 The call for the grand lodge session has been read in local l. o. O. lodges and more than the usual amount of interest is being taken in the meeting. A New London man, Grand Marshal Frederic c. Burrows, is in line for advancement. the next highest office being that of grand
 The annual session of the grand lodge will convene at Odd Fellows hall, North Main street, Waterbury, Wednesday, May IS. 1910. at ten
 All past grands attending the ses- sion will receive certificates of cleo ton from the lodge of which they are members.
 Nosahogan lodge, No. 21, of Water bury. will confer the first degree on a class of candidates at Poli's theater, East Main street. at D. m., Tuesday. May IT. 1910. This will be followed by a collation.. The reputation of Nosahogan lodge. No. 21, as entertain CTS, and for it's impressive degree work is sufficient guarantee that a rare treat is in store for all who attend.
 The committee on credentials will be at the ticket office of Polls theater, Tuesday night, to receive the creden- tials of all the members of the grand lodge, and when credentials are deliv- cred to the committee, each brother will receive a reserved seat ticket, insuring him a seat in the theater.
 Dinner will be served to the mem bers of the grand lodge at 1 p. m., on the day of the session
 Grand Master Thorns desires that every lodge in his Jurisdiction be rep resented at the session. It is expected that visitors will be present from the grand lodges of Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ontario and Rhode Island, and the session promises to be a very interesting one.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
NORWICH TOWN
Letters of E. c. Stedman Introduce References to P. w. Huntington Meeting of Home Chapter.

In the May number of Harper's Magazine is an article of local Interest, A Poet in War Time. It consists of unupblisted letters of F. c. Stedman by his granddaughter, Miss Laura Stedmap. In a letter to E. c. Stedman from w. D. Howells, the latter says: MT F. w. Huntington has frequently spoken of you to me"
 The writer of the article goes on to say: "P. w Huntington, for many years a banker in Columbus, to whom MT. Howells refers, though younger than Stedman. had been his friend since boyhood, their early homes being only eighty rods apart These early homes are still. of old, only eighty rods apart in Norwich Town, and that early friendship lasted until Stedman's . death."
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
Home Chapter Meets.

Home chapter of the Kings Daugh- ters met at the Johnson home for a so- cial hour Monday afternoon. The la dies brought their thimhIes and slent some time in sewing, under the direc- ton of Mrs s. $. Stocking. Later vocal and piano solos were given by Mrs w. G. Haselden and Miss Louise Pitcher. Plans were made for the county conference in Central Village and fair to be held later was talk ed over. At 5. o'clock all sat down to tables attractivcly set with good things About forty were present. The hostesses were Mrs. Elmer Kinsman, Mrs. Richard Steyenson,A Mrs. James Fitzpatrick, Mrs. George Konts, Mrs. w. G. Haselden and Mrs. A. A. Rob- insOn-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
E. A. Smith snake.

The quarterly public rally of the W. C. T. U., which was a union meet ing of the Congregational, Baptist and Methodist churches, was held Sunday evening at the Essex Congregational church with an attendance of about 100. Rev. Howard A. Morton presid- ed, and there was special music by the choir. The speaker was Ernest Allison Smith of this city, whose ad- dress was upon The Price of Victory, and was heard with pleasure by the congregation, representative Of the best people in the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
GREENEvILLE
Surprise Party for Oliver Ruddington Concert Will Be Rspeated-viIIage Notes.

Master Oliver Buddington was given Der of his young friends at his home on Eighth street Saturday evening in celebration of his thirteenth birthday. The evening was quickly and enjoya- bly passed with games and music. There being solos by Miss May Riggs, Miss Margaret Daley, Gustave Ryd- holm and Norman Soules. and during the festivities refreshm ents were served Those present included Oliver Buddington, Franklin Smith, Milton Osborne, Stanley Mulhn, Harry Allen, Norman Soules. Gustave Rydholrn and Misses Frances Corey, May Riggs, Helen Greene, Verne Smith and Mar garet Daley.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
Piles Quickly
 Cured at Home
Instant Relief. Permanent Cure - Trial Package Mailed Free to All
 In Plain Wrapper.

Many cases of Piles have been cured by trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure without further treatment. When it proves its value to you order more from your druggist at 50 cents. a box. mail today. Save yourself from ;ise surgeons knife and it's torture. the doctor and his bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
Lisbon Neiehbors Feast on Venison

AS MT. and Mrs. J. B. Palmer of Lisbon were driving home from Nor wich about 6.30 Sunday evening near the tunnel a deer crossed the road and frightened by their approach ran against a barbed wire fence and broke it's neck. Game Warden Geo. H. Brad ford of Montville was notified and gave permission for its removal On Mon day MT. Palmer distributed it to his neighbors and friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
Will Attend conseoration.

Rev. James J. Smith, pastor of St. Mary's church will attend the conse- cration of Bishop Milan in Hartford Thursday and Rev. William A. Keefe the popular curate will be back from the west in time to attend the cere-s monies. Rev.. Francis P. Nolan of Hartford again assisted in the services at St. Mary's Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
Rehearsino for MinstreIs.

Members of the societies of St. An. drew's parish are busy rehearsing for a min strel show which ds to be pre- scented next month Those who have the matter in charge promise record breaking performances.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26

CT having been at a standstill several months. but because of the rain Con tractors Torrance's force of about 50 laborers were laid off for the day. Con- siderable work was made on the basin and the foundations of the dam dur ing the fall and early winter, the pipe line connecting with the Merchants avenue main has been put in, and the progress now is expected to be raipd. About thirty friends gave MT. and Mrs. William. Brierly, who are soon to leave for Ballouville. a farewell party A street, and in the course of the evening MT. and Mrs. Brierly were presented with a silver tea set Will liam Sa ntlcrson.~ another old resident, who recently moved to Northbridge, has been sent a gold watch by his To- cal friends.
 Lawrence Larsen. who has been eral months, has resigned to enter the employ of John H. Ford, and Peter Maynard, who has been in the employ of G. G. Grant for 15 years past, ex- 1. MT Maynard has many friends who will be interested to know of his intended change of position. Desire Bourdan, who recently re- turned after two years stay in Can ada, has entered the employ of Con- rtactor Joseph Martin as carpenter. MT Bour1an is completing a house on Hunters avenue which he built for himself, assisted by the carpenters of the Ponemah company, with whom he was formerly employed.
 Michael Sullivan of Willimantic has taken the contract to put on the gravel roof for Hector Belisle's new building on Hunters avenue, and with three helpers he started work Monday morning. but was stopped temporarily by the rain-
 Amable Deslandes has received the bids for his new tenement house on Hunters, avenue, but has not yet awarded the contract.
 Christopher Krauss and John A. Clark of Norwich avenue and James Kent of Danielson made a fishing trip this week on the Thames, between Montville and New London. and suc- oeeded in catching A fine fiatfish.
 Frank Marcaurele of Providence and Joseph Marcaurele of Packervi1le were visiting their father, Victor Marcau- rele, over Sunday.
 John Beauregarde of North A street has returned to work for J. c. Marsan, after being sick for about five weeks with beils.
 James Hasler of Merchants avenue, w11ost foot was caught in an elevator at the Ponemah mills Friday, was able to return to- work Monday.
 Miss. Josephine Lefevbre of Putnam was the guest of her sister, Mrs Rose Paquette. Sunday.
 char1es Kenyon Of Moosup has been visiting his son. S. Howard Kenyon of School street.
 JefRry Bianchette of Jewett City ~ns ytaltinE Iocal friends SundaD
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
Concert at Third R.pti.t Church

The Old Folks concert which was given so successfully by the members of the Spooner choral union in the First Congregational church, Norwich Town, Friday evening, is to be re- peated at the Third Baptist church Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26

Rev. Arthur O'Keefe, pastor of the Sacred Heart church, will go to Hart ford Thursday to attend the consecra- ton Of Bishop John J. Milan, and be- cause of this the parish mass will be celebrated an hour earlier than usual Thursday morning-at 6.30 o'clock in stead of 7.30. Rev. P. l.. Massicotte cration.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26

Mrs. Felix Keenan and her children. Mary and John Keenan, were guests on Sunday of Mrs. Keenan's sister, Mrs J. D. Mccarthy of the Scotland road
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William Francis Tufts of Willimnn tic spent the week end at his home oI Otrobando avenue.
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MT. and Mrs. D. B. Talbot. Miss El- sic Talbot end Herbert Pierce were entertained on Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. Louis Olsen of the Scot land road.
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The house recently built at Peck Corner and owned by John w. Buck ley of Paterson, N. J., was sold O. Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26

Miss Fanny NJ. Earl of Hartford i the guest of her sister, Mrs. Phil Hard of Washington street.
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Mrs. Eben Allen of Washington street has ben spending a few day. with friends in Willimantic.
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sArIsTE and pIMiTv

newest Spring colorinGs anf designs fin flne quality HRtfate and Dimities-a splendid nsnort. ment at 121kc and 17c a yard.
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Miss Clara Sterry and her brother Ernest Sterry. spent Sunday with thei grandparents. MT. and Mrs. A. F Sterry of the Scotland road.
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TAFTvILLE

Will Attend Bishop NiIan's consecra- tion-chanees Positions-Work Start ed on Reservoir-various Mention About the Village.
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Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wheeler spen Sunday with relatives at Brewster
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F;ned "a ard costs.

On Monday afternoon Tony Pochea of HallviIle was presented before Jus tice of Peace Thomas M. Shields ot the Norwich state hospital charged with using indecent language to Mary Pexger. Both are employed in the mill .at Haiivflle. s. BIinderman acted as interpreter and Joseph Carpenter was the grand juror. The accused pleaded guilty and was fined e ana costs Amounting to $13.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
DRESS elNcHAMs

--an splendid asortment of new Spring designs and color ings and fin oil the danerane qualities prices are Co. Toe 121sc. 19c and 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26
ANDERSON elNaHAMs

in q choice selection Of atyiiaf plaid and 32 inches wide. EKa elusive patterns in these hAnds some fabrics at lsc a yard.
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DIED

DIED SOULE-In Jewett City, Conn, April 23, 1910, Mary Elizabeth Soule, aged 5S years and 10 months. Funeral services at the Congregational church on Tuesday at 1.30 ?. m. The body will lie in state at the church from II a. m. to .15 p. m, Hartford and Providence papers please copy.
 PRAY---In BalIouviiie. Sunday April 24. Mrs. Ellen M. Pray aged 64 years.
 Funeral services at her home Wednes- day at o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in Dayville. WORTH-In Norwich, April 24. Mrs. Louise A Worth. widow of John F. Worth. aged s2 years Funeral services will be held at the Eliza Huntington Memorial home, 99 Washington street, Wednesday after noon at 2.30. sTEADMAN-In Westerly. April 23, 1916, John Irvine. infant son of MT. and. Mrs. J. Clifford Steadman. age II days
 CORFEY-In Waterford. April 2s. 1910. Mary E. Rathbun, wife of Edwin R.. corfey. aged 24 years. LADD-In Franklin. suddenly. April 25. 1910. Noble Austin Ladd. aged 61 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26

Miss Fanny Rogers of the Seotl snt road had as dinner guests on Sunda, MT. and Mrs. Lewis Hull and MT. an< Mrs. John Rogers and their children.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-26

Charles Kenyon of Moosup has been visiting his son. S. Howard Kenyon of School street
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Miss. Josephine Lefevbre of Putnam was the guest of her sister. MrsI Rose Paquette. Sunday.
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Local Small Notes. On May 1 every farmer who sell milk must have 8 license.
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sERPENrlNE CREPE

in plain and figured desisnn all the newest Spring styles ts select from-price lie a yard.
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Jenry Bianchette of Jewett City ~as y1nltinE Local friends Sunday