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Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
DANIELSOM
BrookIyn's Town Debt Shows Increase
 of $2,059-No- License Rallies - Grassmere Cattle Bought by Morton F. Plant

The annual reports of the town of
 Brooklyn show that the total indebted
 ness is S31,917.72, an increase of S2,059.42 over the previous year end ing September 1, 1910. The statement Of the financial condition of the town as near as could be obtained on Sep tember 6. 1911, is as follows:
 Bonds issued to fund debt. $200,00; interest due on bonds ito date, $266.67; note of Brooklyn savings bank $16;925; bank account overdrawn to pay inter- est. $85.53; due state on account of
 state road, $1,990; total, $339, ,26720. The above represents the liabilities. The assets are as follows: Deposits in savings bank. sinking fund, $5,739. A: due from state, damage by dogs, s101; due from state, tuition (esti- mate). $339.66; due from the town of
 killingly, cost of commitment and board of Edward Bonnin, $202.40; due from transportation of scholars, over paid, SIP; total, $7,349.4S.
 A summary of amounts paid out on each account is as follows: High ways $3,11s9S; state road $197.si5; repairing state road $760.20; aid to poor, $3,SS6.31; aid to insane poor S4S5.70; repairs to town house, pump and barber shop $209.34; selectmen' s services s142; town clerk, treasurer and registrar $1S9.56; janitor $19.25; 1 registrars of voters s139; moderat tors 30: supplies for town house s50.S7; insurance $40; bridges, fences. etc, $112.90: care of monument $5; print ing SS9.25: fox bounty $10.35: birth and death certificates $475; lookup ap- propriation $100; library appropriation s1oo; Memorial day appropfia tion S35; cemetery approriatioa $75; tax collector $1S1; fire warden S59.40; damage by dogs, etc. $109.50; care of steam roller a0.50: military enrolment s13; trees and fire warden s50.93; h nffS A.. sessors $110; board of relief s26.75; 1 sprinkling streets (taxed back) $282.- 14; auditing, etc, S30; freight $3.70; 1 dog tax, $19375; dog tags $20; bal l lots $1360; miscellaneous S7S.41: total by selectmen s11. .304.20. Other pay interest s10,e29.96; tuition KiIlingly high school S1423.5o; transportation to Killingly high school, s1,023.55 i; schools If the town s5.35f66; court fees S75.S1; state tax S1,044.S9; total | s1a,S49.37 Grand total as per months s31, ,153.57.
 Health Officers Report.
 Benjamin l.. Bailey as health officer of the town reports that the general health of the town was good. There were some cases of scarlet fever, but vigorous action was taken at once. Statement of School Supervisor. For the first time the annual re- ports include this year a statement from a supervisor of schools. Albert S. Ames, appointed in the fall of 1910. MT. Ames says in part that on the basis Of per cent. of attendance,
 records of scholarship and exhibits, the scho ,ls of Brooklyn have done
 good work He shows the cost of ed ucating children in the schools of Brooklyn during the past year to have been at cost each of approxi- mately s26.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Willinantic, Danielson and Putnam

shire cattle from one of the best herds in America, that of $. W Groomes Jr., of sGrassmere farm. near Elmville, were shipped "Wednesday from Dam ie1son to Eastern Point, where they are to be delivered to the purchaser, Morton F. Plant. The shipment was made up of a bull, five cows, one Of them the notable Luna of Rldgefield; five heifers and two bull calves, each of the latter borr within a few weeks. The group above enumerated were Se- ,ected by MT. PIaQt from MT. Groome's herds. numbering about 200 head of
 the finest thoroughbred Ayrshifes and Guernseys that are to be found in the United States. All through the summer much of the cream and milk used at the Hotel Griswold came from Grassmere farm and very probably shipments of like nature will be made to a Florida hotel owned by Mr. Plant this winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Above the Average.

That the investigation now being made by the city water committee will show that the supply is above the average is believed and that the pres ent slight unwholesome condition of the water as indicated by the learned state chemist is more due to clima tic cor ditions and the recent heavy rains, rather than any serious or continued conta imitation, is also generally be- 1ieved
 Wiliimantic was never more free from typhoid than at present, and but few cases have been prevalent within the past three or four years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
UNDERGROUND LAKE
Struck by Southington Postma ste-
 While Building Cellar.

Having pumped water for three days terranean lake, Postmaster Charles A. out of what he blieved to be sub- Reyes of Southington is about ready to give up the construction of a cellar to his new house on Morrills avenue. Two other builders Charles Nichols and David Hutton. have had the same experience with the underground lake.
 The steady pumping made not the slightest impression on the water lev el. The construction of other houses planned fer this secti.7n of the city may now be abandoned.
 The builders struck this lake at d deJth of three feet. So far as known the existence of the water was never suspected.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
rIar hing for State Convention.

At the regular meeting of Willi- mantle lodge, No. H. A. o. U. w. Tuesday evening, considerable busi- ness was transacted. particularly with reference to the annual state conven- tion of the order that will be held in this city, Thursday, October 19 The convention will be held in A. B. S hall. Grand Recorder George F. Stroh of New Haven was present at Tues day evenings meeting, also commit tees from the lodges in Columbia, He bron and South Coventry to assist the local lodge.
 From various reports rendered the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
OBITUARY.
Charles F, Macfarlane.


 Charles F. Macfarlane aged Il, died at St. Joseph's hospital at o'clock Wednesday afternoon, following an ill- ness of less than two weeks, although his health had been impaired about ten months. He had been a patient a the hospital since last Saturday noon. He was at his place of business on Church street week ago last Sat urday and on the first day of the fair he remarked that he felt better than he had for six months. MT. Macfar- lane was born in Wilmington, son of MT. and Mrs. James Macfarlane. He came to Willimantic twenty four years ago this coming November and was we'll known in the city and surround ing towns. Ever since coming to Will limantic he has been widely known as an auctioneer and had a large ac- quaintance throughout this section of the state For the last ten or twelve years he had conducted an antique store on Church street in connection with his auctioneering. MT. Macfar- lane was genial and kind-hearted and had a pleasant word for all. There survive three sons and a daughter: Charles F.. Jr. of South Wilmington, Mrs. Matthew Willard of Norwich, Chauncey Macfarlane of this city, and Andrew A. Maefarlane of Norwich, and thirteen grandchildren.
 Joseph J. Smith.
 Joseph J. Smith died Tuesday at the home of Dr. I. B. Gallup of Pearl street. Deceased was born in Wind hafn, now Scotland, in November, 1885. He was q son of Luke and Maria CAL lem Smith. His father died when he was but three years old and his moth CT about ten years later, leaving him practically penniless. His early years were spent in Scotland and Hanover and in 1855 he went to New London to work in the livery business for Smith & West and for nearly forty years was employed by that firm and the F. C. Chappell company. Since that time he had been unable to work all the time and when not in New London had made his home with Dr. and Mrs. I. E.. Gallup.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
State of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas

State of Ohio, City of Toledo. Lucas County. ss.
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. j. Cheney & Co, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State afore- said, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall $ Catarrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed cember, A. D. 1886.
 (SEAL) A w GLEASON
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for tes stimonials free
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo o. Sold by all Druggists. 75c Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Personals.

Archie R. Sharpe leaves today (Thursday) for Brooklyn, N- Y.
 James c. Small left Wednesday morning for Berlin to attend the state fair
 Thomas J. Flannery of New Britain was in Willimantic for brief stay Wednesday.
 w. H. Phillips and son Merton of Hampton were Willimantic visitors Wednesday.
 John J. c. Stone of Hartford, for merly of Norwich, was Willimantic visitor Wednesday,
 Mir. and Mrs. John J. Henry of Ma : pie avenue were guests or 1rlendS III Hartford Wednesday.
 George Cronley left Wednesday morning for Washington, D. C.. where he is to be employed as chauffeur for R. H. Sprague.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Fitchbura Express Discontinued.

According to the new time card that goes into effect on the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad system on Sunday, there is no change in the ar rival or departure of trains that will affect Willmantic people except that trains known as No. 97 and 9S, called the F'itchburg express, are dlscontln- ued, These trains have been run dur inc the summer months and were a great convenience to people desiring to reach New York or return there from
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28

even wrote to him after she brought the suit, he said.
 In reply to a question from Attorney Russell as to whether he (ReniclS) had kissed Mrs. Sirine in the presence of the hired" girl, as testified Ky a. wit ness during the earlier Dart of the day, the witness replied: "That is some thing I never do, kiss woman in pub lie" This was objected to and then ReniclS said no, he had not kissed her as alleged
 About giving Mrs. Sirine a coat, Renick said: T did not give her coat. She bought one from me-buf did not pay for it.
 Claimed She Had Been Drinking.
 Renicll also said that Mrs. Sirine came to his store one Saturday night and she had been drinking so much he was ashamed and surprised a her. 3 Renick's cross examination was not completed when court adjourned.
 Of the witnesses who testified for the plaintiff before Renick went on the stand Wednesday, and following Mrs. Sirine. Ralph Janne. Pomfret. testified to loving relations having existed be- tween the principals in the suit. He was present at an interview when Ida" asked sam to marry her. sam refused.
 Acted Like Boss of the House.
 Clara Murphy told of Renick coming to Mrsy Sirine's and of their kissing and hs4ding hands and of Ida sitting in Sanh's lap. She said he acted like the boss of the house.
 One Juror Ill.
 Claus Grau and John Peterson also gave brief testimony. The hearing of the case proceeded Wednesday with cnly II jurors, James Walker of Day vile being unable to be present on account of illness. The case will be
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
FIGHTING THE SALOON. Temperance Workers Making Every Effort to Secure No License Vote.

Such lively campaign in the in =terest of keeping killingly in the mo- license column as the town has be- come familiar with during the past few years was instituted in Attawau- gan and Ballouyille Wednesday eve ming, when Rev Clarence l.. Barber, pastor of the Congregational church, Rev. w D. Swaff1eld, pastor of the Methodist church, and Rev. EIliott-M. Studley, addressed, briefly each, gath erings of citizens in Attawaugan and Ballouville. Tomorrow (F'riday) eve ming similar rallies will be held at Easr Killingly and Dayville and will be addressed by Rev. MT. Barber and Rev. c. k. Flanders of Hartford. There is alse to be a meeting on Rail- road square here Saturday evening a t which MT. Flanders will talk. Then there will be the final union temper ance meeting in the town hall Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Claim. Nomination of Rolph.

San Francisco Sept. 26.-Based on scattered and partial returns from a dozen different precincts. campaign managers for James Rolph. Jr.. at 7.30 o'clock tonight claimed his selection for mayor at today's primary by aa overwhelming majority.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Bill Pleased Audience.

The Fighting Parson was the at traction at the Loomer opera house Wednesday evening. There was fair sized audience and the presentation seemed to meet the approval of those in attendance judging from the fre- quent rounds of applause that pune tuated the bright spots in the play
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COM
 POUND

Still retains it's high place as the best household remedy for all coughs and colds. either for children or grown per- sons. Prevents serious results from cold. Take only the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, and refuse substitutes. The Lee & Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
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What Is Goino .,on Tonioht.

Scenic Temple.
 Qbwebetuck Lodge, No. 16. l. o. o. F. san Jose Council. No. IA, Knights of America. Trinity Chapter. No. g. R. A M
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
DIAMOND RING
Presented Sabin SayIes Russell b,
 House of Representatives.

Attorney Sabin SayIes Russell, Day vile. clerk of the house of represent atives was represented a diamond ring by the members Of that body on Tuesday, the closing day of the long est session in the history of the shate, the gift in appreciation of his services and with the compliment that 'he was the best cler-l that ever filled the posi- tion.''
 All arrangements as to bookings have beer. completed for the sixth an nual series of entertainments to be given by an organization representa- tive of the Baptist, Congregatlonal Episcopal ard Methodist churches.
 ,Lacense Fight in Plainfield.
 Plainfield is going to have a warm contest next Monday over the license question and while that town has re- fused to be separated from the list of dry towns in Connecticut for several years past, the effort to swing it over is to be none the less strenuous this year. A factor that makes the out come uncertain is that many new vot- CTS are now registered on the lists Of the town.
 Democratic Dissatisfaction.
 One thing that jars the democratic leaders in KiIlingly is the spectacle of members of theIr party engaging in a movement that is no more or less than a problem for the republicans to settle, and this after these democrats vociferously demanded that their par ty name a complete ticket that we may elect all of hem
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28

Soda crackers are more nutritiYe than any other flour food. Uneeda Biscuit are the perfect soda crackers. Therefore, lUneeda Biscuit.
 Five cents spent for a package of Uneeda Biscuit is an invest ment-an invest ment in nourish- ment, in health, in { good eating. Though the cost is but five cents, Uneeda Biscuit are too good, too nour- ishing, too crisp, to be bought merely as an economy. 7 Buy them because of their freshness buy them because of their crispness- buy them because / of their goodness buy them because of their nourishment. 7A 4, Always 5 cents. AL / ways fresh and crisp / in the moisture { proof package. Never sold in bulk.
 NATIONAL BISCUIT
 COMPANY
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
PURSE AND CHAIN

resumed at 1o.So this CThursday1 morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
At Firemen's conve ntion.

Chief Mark Wison.sA. Bouroier, P. Cloutier, William Fuller, Harry Morse, Martin Welch. William Hughes and Frank Dumas were in Hartford We'd nesdav as delegates from local conn., panies to the state convention of the Firemen's association.
 Mrs George c. Williams is visiting with friends in Providence and Appo- Eaug.
 Miss Bertha Rourcier is visiting in Boston and Brockton
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
At Hartford Convention.
To Build on Windham Field.

There are some real sports who will regret to learn that Windham field, made historic during years past as diamond and gridiron, will soon be no more According to an agreement en- tered into by the Windham Manufac- turing company and Theophile Loi- sellc, who owns property adjacent to the old athletic field. some years ago, at any time that Mr. Loiselle desired to utilize his land for building pur- poses the Windham Manufacturing company would cease to allow the field to be used for baseball, football and other sports. There was a lease. but the lease is said to have expired some years ago, May 1, 1903, and the games have been permitted since through mutual agreement. MT. Loi- selle now contemplates building on his land and the manufacturing com pany is to pull down the fence and stand or see that the work is done. MT I.oisel1e feels that if games are permitted to continue the noise would be a source of great annoyance to his tenants
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
JAMES A. NEWLANDS,
 ..C.l=

That there is one slight contamina- tion IS not disputed, but as for the existence of any real danger at pres ent or that there will be any material change for the worse in the future is hardly probable Care should of course be taken at all times. but there is no necessity for the citizens to be- come alarmed. Willmantic has as good a water supply as any city of it's size in the state or for the coun- try, for that matter. The streams that feed the city water supply are unus- ually clean and the entire outlying watersheds are more cleanly than the sheds of supplies in other cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28

approa ching convention gives prom ise of being record breaker. All of .he grand lodge officers will arrive in the city on Wednesday afternoon and will be entertained during the evening by committee previously named by the local lodge. Word has been received that sixty five of the seventy three lodges in the state will be represented by delegates and it is expected that some of the others will also fall in line. Dinner will be serv- ed by Francis $. Long, Woman'S Re lief corps, No. 28, in the dining hall in Grand Army hall.
 Out of Danger.
 Miss Cora Sharpe of Maple avenue, who has been seriously i'll, is reported to be considerably improved and is believed to be out of danger.
 At Hartford Convention.
 Among those to attend the state firemen's convention at Hartford on Wednesday were E. W. Jacobs, fore man Excelsior hook and ladder com pany; R. F. Mitchell foreman Alert hose company: L. H. Dondero, fore man Hilltop hose company; Louis J. Flynn, foreman Montgomery hose com pany, all delegates, and +. W. Ger rick, Chief Wade u. Webster. Mayor D. P. Dunn. John B. Edgarton, Louis More, P. F. Sheehan and G. O. Strong. Thomas P. Foley, third assistant en- gineer, will be acting. chief of the de- partment during Chief Websters ab- sence The convention continues to- day fThursday).
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
GRAssMERE CATTLE

Purchased by Morton F. Plant for His Eastern Point Estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28

Thirteen head of thoroughbred Ayr.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
WATER REPORT RECEIVED.
State Chemist Finds Slightly Higher Mineral Content Than in Last Months Sample.

City Health Officer Dr. w. P. S. keating is in receipt of another rex port, relative to the city water, from State Chemist James A. NewIands of Middletown. which sets forth that the water is not what it should be. The report is as follows: This water is a little more highly colored and has slightly higher mineral content than the sample of last month, due very likely to the very heavy rains of a few weeks ago
 The numbers of bacteria are lower than they were in last months sample one cubic centimeter volumes of the water. AS l have previously stated colon baeilli found as frequently as these are in this supply indicates def mite contaminat ton and the use Of the water is menace to the public health. So long as people on the drainage area of the water supply who are contributing to this conta mi nation do not suffer from typhoid fever, health conditions will continue about as they are now The infec- tion of any of these people with ty- phoid germs, however, will cost the city more than the best purification system which could be installed for the protection of the public health. believe this matter should be given consideration and the public advised to boil all water used for drinking pur- poses until necessary changes can be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Officers Elected.

The Cecelians of Notre Dame acade- my have elected Miss Marguerite Far rell of New York president Miss Isabel Kane of New York vice president Miss Gertrude Monaghan of New Hartford secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Presented Overseer s. H. Wins at
 GeorgiavIIe.

stephen A. Wing of this city. who recently finished work as overseer Of the weaving department of the Bernon mills at Georgiaville, R. l., was pleas antly surprised before leavine by being presented d gold chain and purse of money.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28
Out of Danger.

Miss Cora Sharpe of Maple avenue, who has been seriously ill., is reported to be considerably improved and is believed to be out of danger.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-28

To keep you comfortable. That's the kind we have and some fine Bargains in Ladies Up-to Date Sweater Coats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01

wore long, brown cloak that might have been snroud The hood was drawn closely around her mead that not one glimpse of the face was visible For moment she remained motionless as one of the siant1ng tombstones, then slowly raising stiff dead hand, she beckoned the speeches. men toward her. Come overt" she hissed Come here the both of yez, till whusper where the crooks O good are hid" Although Darby's voice came in choking gulps he made bold to answer:
 Thank ye kindly, ma'am, we're in no made of yer advice, if yell only go back quiet dacint to where yere berred we'll think it greatly nfatuatin' of ye. An if ye're obligatin' enough do that
 little fayvor, then be the hokey I'll take belt ye wid this shovel whether or mo-"
 AS Darby said this, amazing thing happened. In the snap of finger the old woman changed into a raging lion. before their bewidered eyes; and giving of fury that Bill Donohue foot up into the air. the great yellow beast went charging around and around the hallowed circle
 Dye think I'd betther throw the pick at herr" asked Darby. At those words the lion began backing towards the farthest of the coiser Suddenly she stopped and then after drawing herself together, she made leap at the spot where they covered The beast fell with its two almost touching the ring of holly Then it was that Darby O'GiH by the dnt of his high courage made himself forever after the proud boast of the village of Ballinberg Swiftly stooping the brave up with big sod of turf and without much dhirum dharum let fly, striking the snarling creature square between the two blazing eyes. below of rage answered the blow. Then, swish the lion was gone and the brown old woman flashed into its place. Darby stopped for an- other sod of turf but he did the frghtful old bag with great swirl of her long brown cloak and wild, shrieking laugh, vanished into the air.