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Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
Sufferina from Alcoholism.

Walter Welch. aged 37 was found in the woods Sunday afternoon in a se- rious condition from alcoholism. Three girls made the discovery in the woods bordering Oak street extension and notification was sent to Capt. E H. Richmond, who went to the place and took the man to the station house, where he was locked up in the hospital room. Captain Richmond notified the selectmen and they procured a doctor and the man was given medical at tendance. He suffered terribly during the night and all day Monday. Welch claims that his home is in Waterford, but the authorities of that place dis claim all knowledge of such a man.
 Welch says that he has a brother who is d conductor on a switcher working in the New York New Haven & Hartford railroad yard at New Lon don. All efforts to locate relatives of the unfortunate man have proved un- availing.
 Welch is evidently almost paralyzed from his waist down and cannot use his limbs. He claims to be a sBne ma son. but has been working Of late in this vicinity as a woodchopper.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
Mansf;elds Ready to Show Eagles.
LAKE DELEGATES
Going to Republican State Convention
 Today.

Representative Joseph McKachnie, Representative John A. Dady J. F. Carpenter and Silas Wheelock will go to Hartford today as delegates from the town of Putnam to the republican state convention. This delegation is for Lake
 A number of other Putnam people will go to the Capitol city today to watch the proceedings of the assem- blaze that is to name the next repub- lican candidate for governor of Con- necticut
 FurIough from Noroton.
 Moses Wilcox. Charles Crandall and Anson Buchanan of the soldiers home at Noroton, are in Putnam on leave on leave of absence. and to attend the Woodstck fair.
 Delegate to G. A. R. Encampment.
 Hon. G. A. Hammond, as delegate at large will leave Monday for Atlantic City to attend the national convention of the G. A. R. Mr Hammond will go on the special G. A. R. train which leaves Hartford next Monday noon.
 In General.
 NJ M. Dwyer is spending today (Tuesday) in Waterbury.
 Dr. E. F. Perry, commander of the local can{p of Sons of Veterans, was at Norwich Monday evening to attend 6 meeting of the camp in thaty city
 The English Dots, two blithe and pretty singers and dancers. were well received at the Bradley theater Mon day afternoon and evening. rso.s
 The sessions. of the superior court for the week will be resumed at 10.30 this tTuesday) morning, Judge Gardi- ner Greene of Norwich presiding.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
WiNDHAM HIGH SCHOOL
OPeps for Fall Term with 116 in En.
 tering Class.

The Windham high school opened Tor the fall ternL- Monday morning with ah enrolment of 315 as compared with T06 last fall, and of this number 123 were registered as members of the freshman class. which Is the largest m the history of the school. One hun- dred and sixteen Registered with the entering class lsst year. The various classes were organized aEd courses outlined and laid out and the regular class work will be commenced this (IuesdaE) morning The noise attend ant to the construction of the new ad- dltlon to the high school interfered someMhat with the work of getting the senool opened up for it's sessions and tLds inconvenience will have to be gut Up with for some time to come
 Those in the entering class are:
 Everett Roland Anthony, Windham: W. Darwin Ashcraft, Scotland: How ard Mertop Atkins, Mansfield: Hud- son Hart Barrows Windham; Joseph William Bernent Windham; Charles Russell Brown. windham: Trevor Couch Buckingham, Windham; Err nest Robert Carlson, Windhan: Dwight Eugene Cary. Scotland; Les lie Paul Clarke. Lebanon: Frederick Austin Clinton, Windham: Edward Joseph Connington, Windham: Will jam Burdett Crane. Mansfield; Peter Mckenzie Crofts, Sprague; Albert D' Amour. Windham: Alfred Verle Eaton. Windham; Lester M. Eaton, Windham; Charles Pomeroy Ever est. Wipdham: William Frederick Gates, Windham; Walter Stephen Hale, Windham; Earle Kenneth Hal ing. Sprague; Kenneth James Har- roun. Windham: George Arthur Hicks, Windham; Egbert B Inman, Scotland; Paul Isham, Andover: Harold Spaulding James. Mansfield; George Morton Ladd Andoyer; Ar chic Hart Lamb Norwich. Iohp ITd- ward Lamb Lebanon: Lester Hart Larrabee, Windham; Harold Neale Leffingwell, Windham: Charles Will jam Lincoln. Coventry; Alfred Earle Marsh. Pomfret; George Martin, Wfndham: Henry Laurence McDer- mott, Windham; Laurence Jesse Moi fit. Lebanon; Frederick l.. E. Nos worthy. Hampton; Richard Oldene- burg. Lebanon: Albert Julius Oman, Windham George Bellows Parker,
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Wfndham; Edward Thomas Pickett, Windham; Ernest Laurence Place Mansfield; AdeIbert w. Potter, Wind nam; Carlisle Potter. Columbia. Kosebrooks, Windham; Max Roth olatt. Windham; Francis Savers, Windham; Victor Lewis Sharpe, Windham; William Shea. Windham; Raymond E. Shirley, Sprague; Ar thur Francis Squires Windham; Fred erick Warrington Smith, Windham; William c. Smith, Windham; William Windham; William s. Stedman, Mansfield; Glazier Wales Thompson, Windham; Vitalis Thornberg. Wind ham; Alfred James Townsend, Gov entry; Timothy Wallen, Windham; Edwin Webb, ScotIand Robert Win ters. Windham: Ruth Adams, Wind ham Elizabeth c. Anderson, Wind ham; Julia Anna Armstrong, Frank lin; Pauline Backus, Windham; Helen T. Baker, Windham; Gladys E. Bar low, Ashford: Helen Barrows Wind ham; Florence J. Bates. Windham; Rose Bernstein. Columbia Marjorie Blackmari Windham; Helen w. Cart wright, Hampton: Anna l. Chand- Ter, Coventry; Edith Marjorie Col burn, Windhsm; Edith Frances Col lins, Windham: Vera Jane Collins, Columbia: Mary katherine Connor,
 
 field; Sylvia Dora Elmore, Lebanon; Elsie Marie Ericson. Windham; Ka- therine E. Flaherty. Windham; Win fired B. Speer Wndham; Irene $. Grant, Mansfield; Florence Mason Harmon, Holland: Irene I. Hart Windham; Annie M Harvey, Lebanon; Myrtle Edna Hawkins, Windham; Elsie Johnson Hood, Windham; Rhena Frances Howe Hampton; Prudence Israel. Windham Ruth c. Keller. Windham; Edith May Ladd, Windham; May Flora Ladd Wind ham: Grace Lewis. Windham: Hat tie May Lewis, Windham; Florence Warner Loomis. Columbia; Mollie A. Mercer Loveland, Columbia: Ruth Belle Lynman, Columbia; Mollie A. Mantell Columbia Alice Catherine Murphy, Windham: Ella l.. Reynolds, Coventry; Mabel l.. Rice, Windham; Florence J. Lockwood. Franklin; AL ice l. Russ. Mansfield; Fannie A. Smith Windham: Margaret B. Squires, Mae Hattie Sullivan, Ruth B. Sweet, Scotland; Dora A. Tucker. Columbia; Elizabeth Florence Cuces Windham; Mildred E. Wells, Windham; Margaret Wellwood, South Coventry; Hattie Johnson Will ia ms. Lebanon; Olive II. Williams, Chaplin.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
 HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING.
Decides Against Construction of Public
 Lavatory.

The regular monthly meeting of the board of aldermen was held Monday evening with the full board in attend ance. The meeting was one of those long drawn out affairs for which the present board is establishing a record. The preliminary caucuses that are usually held by the republican mem- bers of the council were evidently not held Monday evening, and many of the resolutions that were adopted had to be drawn up in the meeting and thus prolonged the session
 The mayor took occasion to caution the members about this matter and suggested that it would he q good plan to have the various resolutions all ready. so as to facilitate matters and not consume time unnecessarily.
 The various reports were accepted,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
DANIELsON
Death of Mrs. Isaac Adams-ModeI Ballots on VieW-Poitician at Hartford Convention.


 Hannah Walker Adams, S2. widow of Isaac Adams. died Monday at her home in East Killingly Mrs. Adams, who was a native of the town of Eos ter. R. l., had lived most of her life in East Killingly She had been i'll of East Killingly, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry Adams of South Killingly.
 Former Rector in Town.
 Rev. William Howard Davis, assist ant at St. Mary's. Philadelphia, for merly pastor of St Alban's church, Danielson is spending this week with friends in town:
 MT. and Mrs. Everett Comins are en- tertaining MT. and Mrs Louis Upham of New Haven, relatives of Mrs. Com ins.
 H. J. Richards, manager of a mo- ton picture theater at Monson, Mass, with Joseph Chandler and Martin Dreuske of the same city, were in Danielson Monday, making the trip by automobile.
 Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bernier left Monday for Montreal where Mrs. Ser nier and children will remain for some time. MT. Bernier is to leave in few days for San Diego. Cal. where he is to do work for a company by which he is employed
 Mir and Mrs Earl Winslow have been entertaining Ray Blood of Fitch burg, Mass.
 Gaston Maindon and Thomas J. Ayl- ward were in Boston Monday and at tended the Harvard Boston aviation meet.
 A. Van Woodwork is at Williman- tic attending the air this week
 Judge Harry F. Back and Attorney Sabin F. Russell are al Hartford at tending the republican state conVen- tion
 At Firemen's Convention.
 Attorney w. r. Woodward c. A. Hamilton, representing Minnetexit hose company No l: Charles Nado representing Pioneer hose company. No. ?. and John Kennedy. representing Rattler hook and ladder company, are in Waterbury today to attend the an nual convention of the State F'iremens association.
 Representative E. II. Reach. Repre- = sentative Herbert c. Keech. Frederick A. Jacobs and William F. LabeIle are in Hartford today (Tuesday) as dele rates from tho town of I<iuingly to the republican state convention It has not been announced that this dele gation is solid for either Lake or Good win.
 Danielson was well represented by both veterans and sons of veterans at Norwich Monday evening when large class was received into the camp of Sons of Veterans in that city. Some of the party made the trip by trolley. while others went down by train. Nelson Wheeler Fined on Two Counts.
 Nelson Wheeler of South KflHngly. charged with intoxication and breach of the peace. was found guilty in the town court Monday morning on both counts. a fine of $5 being imposed for intoXicatfon and a fine of $20 for breach of the peace. Wheeler paid this amount and the costs Attorney John Fl. Barnes of Norwich was counsel for Wheeler.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13

ern PIainfeld had quietly requested him to do all in his power to renomi- nate James German, the present select man. His remarks met with great ap- plause and MT. German was selected. For second selectman James Downing was the choice.
 The balance of the town ticket is:
 Collector, Henry Dorrance: school committee. J. H. Frederick, ". J. Ken nedy grand jurors, James Ward, c. B. Montgomery F. A. Carey; constables, Fred F. Week, Fred Racine, w. J. Ken nedy; auditor, c. Sullivan; registrar of voters, simon Sullivan; judge of pro- bate, Jason P. Lathrop; representa- tives, F. F. Lendering, l.. F. Kennedy: justices, C. B. Montgomery R. l.. Daw ley D. w Kennedy. John Coffee, J. P. bathrop. w. II. Elliott.
 c. B. Montgomery then proposed the name of Raymond Jodoin for congress. Those present rose in their seats and cheered heartily, the gallery also ap- plauding.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
JOhnSOn'S Artistic VI cod FiniShe

Wood finish in a correct and artistic manner is the foundation of all pleasing interiors.
 With the Johnson's Finishes it Is easy for anyone to, secure perfect and artistic results.
 Johnson's Wood Dye-all shades. come in wide- mouth glass jars with patent top It is not a mere stain--it is deep seated dye, penetrating the pores of the wood and bringing out the beauty of the grain. It dries. quickly does not smudge or rub off. and gives richness and permanency per fectly even in tone.
 The final hqish Is Johnson's wax -~ easily applied quickly dried and leaving 2 beautiful lustral finish that will not scratch pr mar
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13

such as the report of the captain Of police and that of the Superintendent of Streets Sumner, the latter showing expenses of $1,195.56. Permission was granted the agent of the Mercer prop erty on Main street an extension or time to- the 18th of December in which to make connections with the sewer, The only real matter of vital Impor- tance, that of the construction Of q public lavatory beneath the footbrldge on Railroad street, was turned down by a vote of to 3. The report of the sanitary committee that showed the estimated cost for the complete con- struction and insulation of a service able lavatory with all modern equip nuent for the sum of $700 was accepted but the resolution authorizing it's con- struction, introduced by Alderman D. B. O'Connor of the Third ward, was lost by the vote as stated above.
 Alderman Shepard advocated a longer wait and still further investi- gation. Alderman Whitmore said:
 While I do not oppose the construc- tion of the lavatory, I would like to know if provision for the payment of the cost of same has been made" But when the question was called for he with all the other republican members voted against the public necessity.
 The committee on claims submitted it's report on the claims of Miss Ma tilda J. O'Neil, which was for injuries alleged to have been sustained because of defective sidewalk on the south side of Maple avenue, which was ac- cepted, and the resolution introduced by Alderman Whitmore was adopted ordering paid to her the sum of $50 for a full release.
 William J. Hastings appeared before the board relative to his sewer assess ment on Spring street that has not been paid and claimed that he ought not t0 have if hn haS all ready paid the full arrearages in addi- ton to the assessment for his Walnut street sewer. No action was taken.
 Resolutions were adopted authorizing the proper committees to have the hook and ladder truck reVarnished the par Tor of the Alert Hose company repafnt- ed and $50 appropriated for the same the chimney of the Hilltop Hose com pany's house so moved and repaired a 5 to relieve the danger of fire, the Main street sewer resolution so amended a s to take in that portion of West Main street as far as the Hardin Fitch place, or such a point as deemed neces- sary.
 A resolution was also adopted au- thoriZing the standing committee on fire department to investigate the feasibility of building an ell in the rear horses and arrange for them to enter the house proper and hitch to the apparatus when required
 An investigation into the readiust- ment of the salaries of the entire police department was authorized. The reg ular current bills were ordered paid as read. The meeting was declared ad- iourned until Sept. 20. at D. m. when a hearing will be given to all persons desiring sidewalks constructed as specified in a communication over their signatures at previous meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Onner Larue Declines to Accept Noni .
 nation for First SeIectman.

The surprising feature of the demo- cratic town caucus held in the city court room Monday evening was the declina ton of Omer Larue to accept the nomination for first selectman on the ticket and his suggestion that the honor be given to Uric Beausoliel who was named for second selectman Although Dr. Larue announced his in tent to resign from the board of which he is at present and has been a mem ber for several years, he was nominat- ed. Just how the matter will develop is uncertain, but if the doctor persists in his determina ton not to be can didate again, his place on the ticket can be filled by the town committee, who were given authority by the eau GUS to fill all vacancies.
 Richard German was chairman of the meeting, at which about forty were present, and Frederick Dumas was the clerk. The list of nominations made is as follows:
 Selectmen, pr. Omer Larue, Uric Beausoleil; tree warden, George Miner; assessor for three years. Joseph La palme: board of relief, Frederick Du- mas, Rufus Lapalme; registrar of vo- ters, George Potvin; tax collector Richard German; auditor, Hercule F'redette; consta bles, David Beauso- leil- Theodore Boulay Charles The treault, Joseph Pelocuin.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
JEWETT CITY
Republicans Nominate Town Ticket Delegates Chosen to State Conven- ton of the Kings Daughters.


 At the republican caucus Monday afternoon the following names were put in nomination.: Assessor for three years, U. H. Desrosiers; board. of re- lief w. A. Edmond, Ransom H. Young; selectmen,. Dwight D. Tracy, Oscar Dugas; collector, B, R. Gardner; con stables. Thomas McBroome, Louis Gingras, Andrew Chesebro, Ziba Huntington; registrars-F,i district t, Robert J. Guy. Second district, Ran som Young; school visitors, James T, Wilbur, Edw. A. Geer; tree warden, L. F. Kinney; auditor. G. 1T. Prior.
 Newsy Borough Topics.
 Mir and Mrs August Juneau and daughter Rose of No. Hickory street were Sunday guests at Noie Richards
 Mrs. Paul Geist is spending several days in New Haven.
 Dr. and Mrs. s. 1T. Holmes went to New York Sunday night and will re- turn on Thursday.
 Mrs Carrie Lyon and Miss Hattie Lyon of Arlington, N. J.. are visiting Mrs. N. B. Wilcox
 Miss Connolly of Greeneville was a Sunday guest of the Misses Driscoll on North Main street.
 MT and Mrs. James F. Herrick Of Norwich spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. w. R. Burdick.
 Mrs. Lodowick Packer of Jersey City was recent guest at Mrs. D. J. Champlin's.
 Miss Annie Robinson, a former teach CT here, has been the guest of Miss Emma Hull.
 Alexander Shaw goes today to Suf- field, where he will attend the Connec- ticut Literary institute.
 MT. and Mrs. F. M. Gray and family were at Gales Ferry Saturday.
 Kings Daughters Delegates.
 Mrs. w. H. Cane and Mrs. W. R. Burdick. with Mrs. William c. Jeffars and Mrs. J. c. Edwards as alternates, have been appointed delegates to the Kings Daughters state convention to be held in New London in October.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
WEDDING.

On Wednesday, September [ at noon. at the residence in Franklin of Frank Date his sister Miss Mildred Harrison Date was united in marriage with Charles Llvtng gston Crandan. Rev Harry Grimes of Wlndham perform ing the ceremony. Only relatives and intimate friends were present The bride was gowned in White batiste with lace trimmings. She received many valuable presents. After an in- formal reception refreshments were served and Mr and Mrs. Crandall left for a short wedding trip, all present wishing them many years of prosper itX aud happiness
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
NOAMK
Visitation of State Officers to Eastern Star Lodge-Soeial Notes-Personal Briefs.

J. $. Soaring of New York spent the week end at Cove Nook.
 Eastern Star Visitation.
 There will be & grand visitation of the state officers of the Eastern Star lodge to Mystic this (Tuesday) eve ming. The guests are as follows: Mrs. Kate A Case of Bristol, grand matron; Mrs. Maizie B. Clark of Bridgeport, associate grand matron: Mrs. Bertha L. SchussIer of Bridgeport. grand con ductress: Miss Bertha l.. $. Gallup of Moosup, assistant grand conduCtressi Mrs Mary Kenyon of Putnam. grand chaplain: Mrs. Adele Jennings Of Georg etown. grand marshal: Mrs Lil- lie .. Perkins of Groton grand Ruth Mrs Mary E Orr, grand Martha. Mrs NJ Etta Warner of West Haven. grand Electra.
 There are four candidate to work and aftervard big banquet will be served The grand officers will visit the lodges at Norwich. Stonington and New London during the week.
 Mrs. Hiram Latham has returned from 4 visit to Miss Gatta at Oswe gatchie.
 MT. Pitt, Mrs Gustin and children
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
STONINGTON
Summer Guests Depart-NeIson A. Pendleton's Son Succeeds Him at National Bank-Death of Miss Mary Smith.

The bungalow at Machipscat has been closed and the flag hauled down. Mrs ". A. Willard. Misses Muriel and Florence Willard, Maude E. and Su- zette L. Hayes, who have spent the summer there returned this week to Passaic, N. J.
 Guy Davis has rented the store for merly occupied by Louis Hammond at the corner" of Water street.
 Son Succeeds Father as Cashier.
 On Saturday the directors of the First National bank of Stonington met. Action in relation to the death of Nel- son A. Pendleton was taken Everett M Pendleton~ was chosen cashier in place of his Father, and Henry H. Pen dleton was chosen clerk Both these young men have a thorough knowledge of the duties assigned them, having been in the bank for a number of years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13

Monday was entry day for the an- nual show of the Woodstock agricul- tural society, grounds at South Wood stock This is the exhibition popular- ly spoken of as the best farmers fair of eastern Connecticut and the indi- cations Monday when all the exhibitors from miles around were arranging their displays, was that this reputa- tion would be lived up to. The exhi- bition buildings were a hive of indus try all day. Displays along the lines that have always been seen at the fair were being arranged and all avail able space will be occupied.
 Many head of cattle came to the grounds Monday. Entries for the poultry department were also numer- ous, this being usually one of the very interesting departments of the fair.
 The gilded attractions that catch the nickels along the midway are as nu- merouS as ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Caucus Held at Jewett City on Mon
 day Evening.

At the democratic caucus in Jewett City Monday evening the following ticket was nominated Assessors. Irv- ing o. Burdick; board of relief, Max cey Seymour. John E. Green; select men James Fl. Shea, John Potter; col lector. Charles D. Babcocll; constables, John c. Delaney, Albert Woodmansee, Peter Bryant Albert Da wiley; registrar of voters from the First district, Vic tor L'Heureux, Jr.: from the Second district Arba Browning; school vis- itors. John c. Hawkins John Dolan;
 tree warden. Jacob Wechler; auditor, Albertus C.. Burdick; town committee, Michael Shea, John Potter, Joseph Bryant, Arba Browning, Martin Wolse.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
KitChenWare Dept.

Preserving Jars and Jelly Plumbers Class Fruit Jars, lightning top. 1-quart size. soc dozen; 1-pint size, soc a dozen.
 Mason Jars. porcelain lined top l. quart size, roc dozen; 1-pint size, soc a dozen.
 Jelly Plumbers. BOG a dozen.
 Fruit Jar Ffllers, Sc each.
 Separate Rubber Rings for jars. 1Oc q dozen.
 Separate Porcelain Lined Tops, 25c Q dozen.
 Preserving Kettles. 12 and 15-Quart size, Soc and 65c each.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
BAL I lC
Democrats of Town of Sprasus Nomi.
 nate Town Ticket

The democrats Of the town of Sprague met in the Dime theatar Mon day evening and nomiliated the follow ing candidates for town offices: First selectman, John F. Donovan; second M oses Genard: assessor for three years Herbert C. Watson; board of relief Paul Brennan, Joseph H. Buteau: grand jurors, James P Brown Hugh Ward John A Schmidt. canstahlas
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
PLAINFiELD DEMOCRATS
Nominate James Gorman and James
 Downing for Ssisetmsn.

The democrats of the town Of Plain field held an unusually large caucus Saturday afternoon, James Ward being chairman and l.. F. Kennedy clerk. w
 s Harvey WAS nominated for and elected assessor. In a short speech C. B- Montgomery stated that both men and women property owners in south
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Harriet N. Ives

The funeral of Mrs. Harriet Newton Ives was held Monday afternoon from the home in South Windham at two o'clock. Elder c. H Richards of Hart ford officiated. The bearers were Hen ry Staebner, Arthur W. Sweet, Samuel Booth and Fred Clark Burial was in the Windham cemetery. Funeral Director H. N Fenn of this city was in charge of the arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam


John McGuire, John A. Macht, George German, Victor Caron; collector of town taxes, James Mcclure; registrar of voters, Daniel Day school commit tee for three years, George w. Bren- nan, Louis A. Boucher; tree warden, Louis Trudeau: auditor Frank Nolan
Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-13
OBITUARY,
Miss Arsins Desorsches.

Miss Arsina Desorsches died at her home. 102 Union street Saturday. of tuberculosis. Deceased was 21 years old and was a native of Baltic. but had passed the most of her life in this city For the past few years she had been employed at the mills of the Am erican Thread company. Besides her mother there survive a sister. Mrs. Valmar Dumas, and a brother. Hormis- das Desorsches, all of this city.