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The Ordway new era., 1910-06-17
Disappointed In Love, Takes Poison

UIsappoInted IN Love, Takes PoIsoh.
Fort Collins-Miss Nellie Brooks.
daughter Of w. J. Brooks. was found
dead In her room when her father re-
turned home at noon Thursday. She
had taken carbolic acid. It is believed
that what caused her act was the mar
riage of former lover to q Greeley
woman the day before.
The Ordway new era., 1910-06-17
Strikers Parade.

Hl Paso.-The Galveston, Harris
burg and San Antonio striking main
tenance-of-way men on the Ell Paso &
San Antonio division held q meeting
The Ordway new era., 1910-06-17
WEEKS EVEN7S
COLORADO
Death Amidst 0ayety,

Denver.-The body Of the man dis
covered Thursday evening by party
OF women picnickers at Lakeside park
has been identified as that of William
A. Taylor. a druggist. formerly Of De.
troit
The Ordway new era., 1910-06-17
GENERAL.

A fully equipped counterfeiting plant
tentiary by Federal inspectors.
The $4,000 miners of the Pennsyl.
vania Coal Company voted to return
to work Wednesday.
The latest move to secure more rev.
enue for the railroads is q plan to
charge an excess fare for all passen-
gers riding in Pullman and parlor cars.
Charles R. Heike. tho white-hairsd
secretary Of the American Sugar Re-
filming Company. was convicted Friday
night on an indictment charging con.
spiracy to defraud the government OF
customs due on sugar.
One Of the features of the opening
session Of the annual convention Of the
North Carolina Press Association
Wednesday was the launching Of Q
movement to erect q substantial me-
mortal to the late bill" Nye. the hum.
orist.
With statistics showing 1000 per
sons drowned in the United States
every year. the authorities of the Chi.
cago Y. M. c. A. and the Chicago pub.
lie schools have united In q movement
to teach every school child in Chicago
to swim
Returning from a funeral. the w.
hicle Of party OF five was caught
on the track of the West Shore at
Haverstraw, N. Y, and all occupants
killed by a freight train. Among them
was the pastor who officiated at tho
funeral.
Mrs. Fannie Surdam Stelle Of New
York died from apoplexy. according to
the report Of the coroner at Chicago
Thursday. Mrs. Stelle died suddenly
at a hotel, and the investigation was
begun after 1t had been learned that
Mrs. Stelle had bequeathed $4,000 to
Edgar r. Acceta. an attorney Of New
York.
Patent baby foods cause nine out of
ten deaths Of infants in the summer
time. declared DR.. l.. p. Royster of
Norfolk, Va, before the American
Medical Association convention at st.
Louis Friday. "Mothers," he said,
don't realize that fresh air is the best
medicine for the little ones" DR.. w.
A. Evans of Chicago said hot school
rooms caused immortality Of children.
Taxes to the amount of $4,000 900
which the city Of st. Louis is trying to
collect on stock in foreign corpora.
tions. held by st. Louis residents, were
held to be illegal Friday. The court
held the stock at issue could not be as
sessed because 1t was assessed in
states where the company is incorpor.
ated.
Four hundred and fifty miles out in
the Atlantic ocean, a girl led ten men
In three days battle for life against
tempest and high seas and won.
Mrs. Elizabeth Erickson, her father,
Capt. P. A. Erickssen. with nine men
composing the crew Of the barkentine
Good News, Of Philadelphia, spent the
three days in two open boats, strug-
Cling to keep afloat. all the time
cheered by the captains daughter, un-
til they were rescued by the British
steamer Metis and taken to Norfolk,
Va.
With semi.official returns in from
every county in Iowa, both the pro.
gressives" and "standpatters" are
claiming control Of the state conven.
tion August 8. In South Dakota Gov
ernor Vesey. progressive" claims re.
nomination. The Wisconsin state Re.
publican convention at Milwaukee en-
dorsed the Taft administration.
| H. H. Morton, travelling salesman
for an Omaha grocery firm, was
served with formaldehvde hv rniat oLo
for mineral water in a drug store at
! Atlantic, Iowa. and died Immediately.
The Ordway new era., 1910-06-17
Invariably.

When l looked over my mall" said
one young author, there was nothing
in It excepting bills or rejected manu-
scripts"
II know" replied the other: ITS
always either something due or
nothing doing"
The Ordway new era., 1910-06-17
Small Pox Proves Deadly,

Ell Paso.-An epidemic Of smallpox
has been raging in the district of
Ozumba. northern chihuahua. Mexi-
90, for several months and the people
have been dying BY the hundreds.
The Ordway new era., 1910-06-17
Change Plan Of Surveys.

Washington.-Under the term Of the
public land surveys in the west will
sundry civil bill the manner of making
be changed July s.
The Ordway new era., 1910-06-17

Noble Japanese Return Home.
Boston.-Prince and Princess Fushi-
mi Of Japan received important dis
patches from home Sunday and leave
for home Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
BROOKLYN
John E. Brown Breaks Thigh Bone 3,
Fall From Apple Tree-Recent Reas
Estate Sales.

On Saturday Miss Florence NJ.
Brown returned to her home in Put
nam, after spending a few days with
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph x Potter. On
her way home she stopped at the Day
kimball hospital to see her father,
John E. Brown, who is a patient there,
having fallen from an apple tree while
picking apples the Monday before,
breaking the bone in his right thigh.
The Baptist church has appointed
their Pastor and wife, r. B. Witter
and Helen l. Witter, to represent it
at the state convention in Bridgeport,
October 1919.
Rev. Charles A Donns, Deacon Will
lam r. Thurber, and Mrs. Clarence A.
Potter attended the conference Mon
day at Mansfield, as delegates from
the Congregational church.
Mrs. Christina Gallup has recently
sold her place, situated about one half
mile nOrtherly from the village of
Brooklyn, and known as the Earl
Warner place, to William II. Bishop
of New York, who has occupied the
premises.
Nicolo Del Ri and Maria Giuseppe
Ri. have sold their farm about Ave
miles southwest of the village to
Francesca Vallasio and Maria Mchela
Vallasio of Mount Vernon, n. J.
Rev w. Fl. Fitch of River Head, n.
y, occupied the pulpit of the Con-
gregational church Sunday.
Death OF Charles X. Williams.
Charles E. Williams a veteran Of
the civil war, having served in the
navy. died at the home of his son
in Danielson, during the night of the
9Th. His funeral was held on Monday
and the burial was in the South Gene
terry in the lot of his father. He was
a pensioner at the rate of twenty
dollars a month, and had lived by him
self in the old home since the death
of his parents
Mr. and Mrs. IT. w. Cleveland re-
turned to their home in Boston, on
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs George NJ Williams
returned to their home in Brooklyn,
n. Y.
Mrs. Adrianna Bush and Mrs. De-
| Witt c. Park were in New York on
Sunday.
The house known as the Colba c.
| Cleveland place is being taken down
and carried AWAY
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
EAST WOODSTOCK
Visitors During the Week-Fireman
Hibbard Able to Leave Hospital.

Agnes White has entered Woodstock
academy.
Pearl Alvin spent the Weekend
in Worcester and Webster.
Mrs. Emily Allen had a post card
shower Tuesday, her 18th birthday
Asa L. Mays daughters Irene and
Harriet. Miss Laura Jaminson of
Howard, R l.. have been spending a
few days at Fruit Hill farm.
Mrs. Sarah Morse Of Providence is
the guest of Mrs. Granville Perry.
Mrs. NJ D. Hildreth, Mrs. G. ..
Aldrich and two children of POmfret
Center, spent Wednesday with Mrs. f.
E. May.
Roy Peckham has entered the en-
ploy of Ballard & Clark of Putnam.
Fireman Hibbard Home.
A H. Hubbard went to Willfmantic
Monday to accompany his brother
Walter P. Hibbard to the home of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Hubbard
in North Woodstock. Mr.. Hubbard
was fireman on the train which was
wrecked near Bolton Notch last
Thursday, and is the only one living
of the firemen who were assisting on
repairs to a car when the accident
occurred. Mr.. Hibbard escaped with
a broken arm and a cut near the left
eve He was taken to st. Joseph
hospital where he remained until Mon
day He will spend some weeks in
town
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
WlNDHAM COUNTY.
SOUTH WOODSTOCK
Government Hunters for Gypsy Moths
Fail to Find Any in South Woodstock
Travellers Through the West Send
Back Good Report.

The pastor went to East Brimfeld,
Mass. on Friday to attend the goth an
niversary of a marriage ceremony
which he performed at Suffield, Mr..
and Mrs. George L. Lane being the
couple celebrating.
Miss Ida Sanger went to Boston on
Thursday for a few days.
Mrs. Fred z. Sheldon has been sick
for the week past.
Miss Mildred Wells was home over
Sunday from Dean Academyat Frank
lin. Mass and brought a Schoolmate,
Miss Southwick, with her.
Miss Nellie Burleson, who is teach
ing in Union. came home to spend Sun
day last week.
Mrs Frank w. Shippee is spending a
few days with relatives at Stafford, and
attending the Stafford fair.
Mrs. Louis r. Southworth is still
very i'll at her country home here.
Mrs. Nichols of Rhode Island has re-
Gently been the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
Charles Sheldon.
Hunters for gypsy moths came TO
this town this week from Massachu-
seets, in the service of the govern
ment. This is their first territory for
search in Connecticut, and at last ac-
counts they reported none found, and
expected to be sent to other parts. The
company consisted OF Hve-a boss and
four assistants.
Mrs. A. B. Randall and Miss Carrie
Randall have sent back word on their
western trip that all is going well.
Mrs. Clara Block and Mrs William
Block Of Attleboro, Mass, have been
| in town on a short visit at IMr. Henry
| T. Wells, and returned home on Tues
| day.
Mrs. L. B. Curtiss and Miss Maine
are still in Clinton, planning to &C
| from there to attend the Baptist state
convention, which takes place next
week, from Monday through Wednes-
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
NEW. LONDON COUNTY.
OCCUM AND VERSAILLES
Handsome Gift for ex-supt. Hugh
acknowledgements on Rally Day
Well Carried Out.


Hugh Canavan on Wednesday ship
ped his household goods to Preston.
Mr.. Canavan has been in the employ
OF the Uncasville Manufacturing Co.
for nearly twelve years, five of which
he has been superintendent OF the
conpany's plant at Versailles Mr..
Csnavan recently rendered his resiS-
nation to the company. Before leaving,
employees of the company presented
MIR. Caravan a gold watch and chalh
in manifestation of their esteem. Mr..
Caravan will take a needed rest be-
fore beginning active duties.
Rally Day Exercises.
Rally day was observed at the Yer
sailles NJ. f. church on Sunday with
special exercises. Rev. Charles Smith
gave a helpful talk along the line OF
Sunday school work. good sized
choir rendered excellent music. MISS
Sarah Thomas presided at the organ.
accompanied by Miss Edith Sengman
A-ith violin. The church was attrac-
tively decorated with cut flowers and
Autumn leaves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Spaulding of
panielson and Miss Maud Philips OF
Hartford have recently been guests Of
Dir. and Mrs G. w. Perkins
At the annual meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society, held a few days since the
following officers were elected: Pres
Gent. Mrs G. w. Perkins; secretary
tIrs. William Kinder; treasurer, Mrs.
l. H Sengman; directresses, Mrs. C..
H. Sengman, Mrs. f. Z. Bushnell.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Allen have
fhe sympathy of a large circle of
friends in the loss of their youngest
child, bright boy of IL months.
Running Evenings to Catch Up.
The Totokett Manufacturing COM
psny for the first time during the en-
tire season has during the past few
days been given trouble with the low
water and combination of a broken
pulley on it's main drive The company
has been running evenings a part OF
its plant to overcome the delay.
Fair Attracts Big Patronage.
The second night of series of fairs
being held by st. Josepb's parish was
u ell attended on Tuesday evening. The
programme was exceptionally fine. The
drills by the school children under
the direction of Miss Anna WEIGH,
especially the passing through the
rye drtl, was a feature Of the eve
ming.
The rem odeied Occum hall is aY-
preciated by the residents of both
Villages.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
MOOSUP
Burglars Take $50 from Home of Al
bert Piche-Needle Breaks Off in
Theodore Lucier's Foot.

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Piche of Main
street left the house about o'clock
Saturday morning to attend mass at
All HallOwS' church, returning about 8
o'clock to find that their home had
been entered and the upper part com
pletely ramsacked. Bureau drawers
had been pulled out and the contents
emptied on the floor. A purse con-
tanning $33 was taken. The burglars
took a silver ice pitcher from the side
board, separated it from its standard
and had it partly wrapped UP but
probably were frightened away by
some outside noise and threw it into
the bath tub. The thieves gained en-
trance through the bathroom window,
which had been left open. Consider
within twenty feet of two houses and
in plain sight of the inmates 1t was
one of the boldest robberies ever COM
mitted in this village. There is no
clue to the burglars but it looks as
though it might be some one asquant-
ed with the premises.
Stepped on Needle.
Theodore Lucier stuck needle in
his foot a few days ago while walking
across the floor in his stocking feet.
The needle broke off, leaving about
half an inch in his foot The physi-
clans are unable to locate the broken
part The wound is very painful and
is giving MIR. Lucier much anxiety.
The enumeration of children in the
Moosup school district is being taken
by D. H. Grover.
Whooping cough has made its ap-
pearance among the children and a
number are out of school.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
WINDHAM
Allan Guild Falls and Breaks Wrist
Missionary Society's Election.

Mrs. Horace S. Eaton. accompanied
by her sister-in-Iaw, Mrs. Dalrymple
of Millbury, Mass, left Monday for a
weeks visit in Washington, D. c.
Alan, the young son of DR.. F. E
Guild, stumbled while running and fell
and broke his right wrist, Monday.
Rev. and Mrs. Fl. c. Grimes and Mr.
and Mrs II. Clinton Lathrop have
been attending the meetings of the
National Council in Boston this week
Miss Bessie Maynard has returned
home from IA weeks visit in New Lon
don.
Rev. w. NJ Brown will lead the c.
e. meeting Sunday evening. The top
ic is: Your smusements; do they build
up or tear down?
H D. Utey of New London was at
the Inn over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Carleton Tateno have
been visiting in Pawtucket. r. 1.
Annual Meeting.
At the annual meeting of the WON
ems Missionary society the following
officers were elected for the coming
wear: President, Mrs. H. c. Grimes;
vice presidents, Mrs. F. E. Guild and
Miss Grace Bates; secretary of home
work. Miss Gertrude Arnold; secretary
ond treasurer Of foreign work, Miss
Julia Swift; chairman of entertain
ment committee, Mrs. J. c. Tatem
chairman of sewing committee, Miss
Gertrude Arnold
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
WAUREGAN
Pieasurabe Evening at Annual Roll
Call and Sociai-Forestry Company's
Men at Work on Elms and Naples.

The annual roll call and social of the
Congregational church was held on
Thursday evening. A most interesting
programme was enjoyed The exercis-
es in part included an anthem by the
choir. violin solo By Arthur Tall
madge, solo by Charles Leavens. duet
by Miss Pearl Smith ard Miss Mildred
McStay, responses of members present
and words of greeting and testimony
from absent members, followed by a
social and entertainment in charge of
committee including Mrs. j. A At
wood Mrs. John Leach, Mrs Gertrude
Tracy. Miss Emma V. Gardner and
Miss Pearl M Smith.
Trimming of Village Trees.
A forestry company from Providence
continues its good work trimming the
elm and maple trees of the village
From six to eight men have been con-
tinuously at work for several weeks
past.
Noted Here and There.
Ernest Leonard is seriously ill with
the munps.
Frank Downer, who has been i'll for
several weeks, is gaining.
There We're 50 present Sunday
school rally day. The collection, $500.
goes to the Connecticut Sunday School
association.
The Ladies' Missionary society held
its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon.
H. P. Topliff; vice president, Mrs. Jo-
seph Jette; secretary, Mrs John West
colt; treasurer, Mrs. F. T. Johnson.
Many Pupils Enrolled.
The graded school has a larger at
tendance than for several years past
There has been general remodelins
of the heating apparatus. which prom
ises greater comfort for those in at
tendance.
Rev E. F. Talmadge is attending as
delegate the National Council and Con-
gregational societies held in Boston
this week.
John w. Atwood's family has return
ed from their summer home at Nep-
tune Park.
Mrs. H. P. Topliff is visiting friends
in Hyde Park. Mass, and attending
the fremont Temple meetings.
Pascal MERCER, who has been ar
outside laborer for the Wauregan com
pany for many years, is in feeble
health
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
SOUTH WlNDHAM.
Sundei- HENDERSON Wedding on Wed
nesday-How the Holiday Was OBJ
served.

Miss Olive Bartlett Of Danielson
spent the week end with Miss Annie
Smith.
Sunde- HENDERSON Wedding.
Miss Anna Hendricson and Carl
Sundel were married at Las on We'd
nesday at the home of the brides faith
er, Henri HENDERSON. The Rev. Mr..
Hartley of Willimantic performed the
ceremony in the presence of the fam
lily. The room was prettily decorated
with ferns, palms and dahlias. Mr. and
Mrs. Sundel left on an afternoon train
for Boston.
Mrs Cooley and Mrs Charles Lynch
of Hartford have been spending a few
days with Mrs. Nellie Tubbs.
Miss Rachel Jennings Of Greenville
spent Sunday with her brother, John
Jennings.
Mrs. Louis Kiese and Miss Kiese
spent Wednesday in Norwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Chamberlain
have been spending the week with Mrs.
Chamberlains mother, Mrs. Norton, of
Madison.
Columbus Day Programme.
Columbus day was observed by the
schools here. The two rooms united in
an interesting programme, comprised
of recitationS, readings and songs in
regard to the life and history of Co.
lumbus.
A large number from here attended
the Stafford fair on Wednesday
Miss Nannice Golden has returned
from a short visit in Hartford.
Mrs. Mary Larkham and Miss Edith
Larkham attended the anniversary at
Mansfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cassius Barstow have
been at South Williamstown, called
there by the deatt of Mrs. Barstow s
grandmother.
Mrs Nellie Tubbs spent the week
end with her son, Bert Tubbs of Mys-
tic.
Mrs. Walter Backus has returned
from a visit in Mystic. bringing with
her her mother, Mrs. Abbie Avery, who
is to spend the winter here.
Mrs. Albert Green. who has been
during the summer at Lords Point, is
visiting Mrs. w. c. Card.
Miss Harriet Newell of South Will
lington is the guest Of Miss Edith
Larkham.
Percy Scribner has entered the en-
ploy of the Holland Silk company.
Miss Florence Colbert has been con-
| fined to the house by illness.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
GALES FERRY
Rally Day Services-Surprise Visit fot
Mr.. and Mrs. {. A. Jameson-Wed-
ding Anniversary.

Sunday school rally day was OBJ
served on Sunday a the NJ. E. church.
Several members of the school were
heard in recitations and short ad-
rison and Rev. c. Wilson Harrison.
The Life Heroics, programme of
songs and readings prepared by the
board of Sunday schools of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, was given by
the school and choir in place of the
preaching service and session of tho
school.
Mrs. Charles Hoyt. who has been
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Lydia
Maynard, at Allyns Point during the
summer. left last week with Mr.. Hoyt
for their home in WASHINGTON d. G..
MIR. and Mrs. Charles BeckWith of
Mantle, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Beck
with of Moodus, with their sister, Mrs.
Matte NARROW, of New York, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Chapman
at Allyn's Point Sunday.
Miss Annette Hurlbutt left last week
for New York to enter a physical train
ing institute.
Prof. Albert S. Bolls of Haverford
college, Pa, was the guest of his sis
tiers. Mrs. Harriet CrandaH and Mrs.
Harlan Pierce, last week, while en-
route from attending the Inauguration
as a representative of Haverford of the
new president at Smith college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Nevelle, who
have occupied the Hazler place for a
short time, have removed to Mrs. Hot
ace Sears residence.
Arthur Frost returned to his home
in Brooklyn n. Y. Monday evening,
having spent the summer months with
his aunt. Mrs. Lucy Brown.
Surprise Party.
party of eighteen friends and
neighbors OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. James
gathered at their home at Allyn's Point
on Saturday evening and made them a
surprise visit in celebration of the fif-
teenth anniversary of their marriage.
Dinner was served and a pleasant tint
enjoyed A handsome stand was pre-
scented Mr. and Mrs. James as a re-
minder of the anniversary.
Deaths from Infantile Paralysis.
Two of the households of the village
were saddened last week by the death
of relatives from infantile paralysis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Latlam's little
granddaughter Eleanor Morgan. died
on Thursday at her parents home in
Middletown. and Mrs. George Kettle s
little nephew, Matthew Reardon who
was a visitor here during the summer,
died Thursday at his home in Boston.
Ludwig Seth, who has been a re-
cent guest of friends at AHyn's Point
has returned to New York to resume
his studies at Dr. Whites Bible school
Missionary Meeting.
The local auxiliary of the Womans
Home Missionary society was enter
tanned Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs Richard Latimer Three
guests, Mrs. Edwin Keeney of New
London and Mrs. Jared Bolles and
daughter, Miss Gertrude, of Uncasville
were present. The topic discussed DUR
ing the literary hour was the Spanish
speaking people. A paper prepared by
the president, Mrs. Thomas Latham
on New Mexico and Arizona was given
with readings on the subject assigned
Refreshments were enjoyed during thu
social hour.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15
POMFRET CENTER
School Board Organizes Grange In
specton-State Experts Visit stod-
dard Orchard.

The Pomfret school board met at
town house Monday and elected Off
GERS for the coming year: T.. t.
Wright is chairman and Arthur Tuck
er Grosvenor, secretary. On Thursday
the new school building in no. was
dedicated followed by a teachers
meeting.
Wolf Den grange gave the first and
second degrees Wednesday evening to
a class of five. The grange was in
spected by special Deputy Barron of
Killingly grange, who gave high praise
to the secretary and treasurer for the
excellent manner in which their record
books had been kept.
Dr. Allerton Cushman has returne ed
to Washington, D. c.
Robert Russ was in Boston Monday.
Apple picking is quite general among
the farmers.
Inspected the Stoddard Orchard.
Joseph E Stoddard's orchard was
visited Wednesday by Prof. Clinton and
assistant from the Connecticut expert
ment station who took notes as to re-
suits of different kinds of spraying ma
terial used this season in experimental
work. Mr.. Stoddard has some hand
some apples.
Charles Arnold visited Norwich this
week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-15

Spooner, has been very ill all the past
week.
Cider mills are running fun time
in spite of the drouth.
George M. Pillfng and family of
Danielson, visited at George G. Spoon
er's last Sunday.
Miss Lucinda Knight has nearly re-
covered from her recent illness and has
returned to her duties at f. 0. Plum
mer'S.
Hen BOOSTS Plundered.
Chicken thieves made a raid on
Gibson hill last Saturday night. A
number lost nice fowls.
Rueben Mattison. who was found
dead near Oneco last week was well
known here He was worth quite a
large sum of money which was in
banks.