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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13

on Friday evening in honor Of har fifteenth birthday A pIeasant ttme was passed in playing Games Re- treatments were served by Mrs. Roode, assisted by Mrs Samuel Geer and Mrs. Charles Fitch. Miss Roode was The guests included Misses Alice Bur- dick Dorothy Burleson, sElizabeth Clarke, Josephine Miller, Mildred Will cox, Frances Roode, Helen Graen. Es- ther Harris. Margaret McCluggage. Marian Robinson, Bertha Mccarthy, Carol Bliss, and Wallace Payne. Fred Wha1ley, William McCluggage, Donna 5Ballou, John Tracy, Jr., William Mo- Nicol, Andrew McNicol, Carl Melvin, Eugene LeClaire Lemuel Green, Earl Hiscox, Frank Geer, Everett Hiscox. Jr
 Odd Fellows Plan Norwich visit.
 Friday evening, the initiatory and first degrees were conferred on four candidates by Reliance lodge, No. 29, l. o. Q. F. Refreshments and a smok- CT followed. A number from out of town were present. On February 20. the lodge will go to Norwich with five candidates, accompanied by Protection lodge of Central Village. A large class of candidates will receive degree work by special degree team.
 Noted Out and About.
 Herbert E. Payne of New Haven spent the week end at his home on Anthony street
 Dr. F. E.. Rainville has purchased the property on Tracy avenue, former ly owned by George Labonne.
 Dorcal circle of The Kings Daugh- ters is to meet at Mrs. J. H. Tracy's s this week.
 Miss, Anna Cook and Louise Davis are in the Berkshire hills on account of Miss Cooks health
 The flowers in the Congregational church Sunday were in memory of Deacon and Mrs. H. L. Reade.
 Mrs. Ida Green of Norwich has been a recent guest at Mrs. F. E. Williams.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
DANIELsON
Funeral of Mrs. Loren Bates-AIbert H. Warren Passes Entrance Exam
 nations to West Point-Norman Kelley Appointed to Board of Relief.

Mrs. o. w. Bowen is in Hartford for a visit of a few days with friends and relatives.
 Mrs. John A. Paine will have the members of the Ladies' Reading circle at her home for a meeting this (Mon- day) afternoon. Alphonse Daudet will be the author studied.
 |, Lincoln's day falling upon Sunday, today {Monday) will be observed by the banks in Danielson as the holiday and they will be closed.
 | To Select Music Teacher. |, The members of the town school committee are to hold special met ing this (Monday) afternoon to select from among the various applicants successor to Marcus Wood, who recent ly resigned, after serving the town as teacher of music for many years.
 Patrick. Tisue Gives Up Farm.
 Patrick Tigue, who for many years conducted a farm in the Mashentuck district of the town, and was well known in Danielson. is now at the home of his son, John F. Tgue,at Hop- kinton, Mass, in failing health. The Livestock and saleable crops have been disposed of by the younger MT. Tigue. who was formerly in business in Dan- ielson.
 Was Native of Danieison.
 Albert A. Sparks who for a half cen- tury was connected with The Bulletin, nineteen years as night editor, and died at his home in Norwich last week, is well remembered by many residents of Danielson, where he was born 65 years ago. His father, John Sparks. who was of the family after which the Sparks district takes it's name, owned all that section of Danieizon between the Assawaga river and the eastern boundary of the Westcott farm, where the Old Peoples home is located Less than week before his death Mfr. Sparks, in a smiling. reminiscent mood, narrated how as a boy he found pleas ure in roaming through tine woods and fields of that section of Danielson. and of hoW different it always seemed to him in late years to look upon 1t trans formed into a completely built up resi- dential section J. E. Logee of Daniel son is an uncle of the deceased.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
KINGS AND QUEENS Coming from WiIiimantio to Visit Local Organizations.

On Wednesday,, the s2sd. Washing toms birthday, the Willimantic Knights of King Arthur and Queens of Avilion are to visit the branches of the socie- ties in Putnam. The knights are to cross swords in tests of strength and skill in basketball and other games and in the evening the knights and queens are to illustrate the rituals of their or ganizatfons.
 $65 for School Library.
 The usual grant of s65 from the state for use in improving the school library has been received by the town school committee. the sum above mentioned to be duplicated by the town. as is the custom.
 Six Candidates Receive Degree.
 The second degree was conferred upon class of six candidates in Car gill council. K. of O., Sunday after noon, the work being under the direc- ton of the local officers On Thursday evening of this week the council has arranged for ladies night.
 Monta Clubs Dance.
 A large number enjoyed tfss dance given Saturday evening in A. o. H. hall under the auspices of the Monta club.
 At Danieison Funeral.
 Mir. and Mrs. Julius Cordier, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Cordier and other relatives are at Danielson this (Monday) morn ing to attend the funeral services for Julius Cerdier of Oswego, N. Y. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Put nam.
 Lifeboat Service.
 What is described as 9 lifeboat ser vice has been arranged. by the Salva- ton Army for Tuesday evening. This Is to be one of the Series of special services that are being held and will be conducted by the Salvation Army workers of Webster.
 Delayed by psrailsd Car. Passengers from Danielsen and other points south of Putnam missed eonnec- ton with the westbodna express here delay of an hour and @ half in the ar rival of the train from the south which was held up by the derailinent of an electric car on the Norwich Central Village line.
 City Notes.
 Mrs G. Harold Gnpatric is to have the members of the Ladies' Social cir eIe of the Congregatiopal church at her home for a meeting "Wednesday after n0en.
 Dr. Omer Larue has been elected president of the St. John Baptist so- ciety.
 Henry A. Deseault of woonsocket visited friends in Putnam over Sun day.
 James c. Palmer of Nortllboro. Mass, is visiting with friends in town.
 States Attorney Charles F. Searls and Mrs. Searls have left for Augusta, Ga. where they will stay three weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
JEWETT CITY
Empty Car Strikes Bonding Machine, Delaying Traffic-odd Fellows Going to Norwich.

Saturday afternoon a nerthbound empty ear struck 8 bonding machine near Round Hill The car was par tialIy derailed, no particular damage resulting. except D badly fractured train schedule, which was irregular for two hours The north bound train in charge of Conductor l.. L. Davis due here at 2.3S did not arrive until 4 o'clock The bonding machine was in use Saturday at this point putting in the copper bond wires at the rail joints
 Worked with the Late A. A. Sparks.
 Ambrose Higgins of this place, now a printer on the Jewett City Press, was at one time employed on The Bulletin, where he and the late A. A. Sparks became warm, friends. These two men worked together on the San Francisco Call for several years. MT, Higgins relates some interesting ex- periences throagh which he and Mr. Sparks passed while they were jour neynen printers at various points on the Pacific slope.
 Miss Rsode Entsrtains.
 Miss Edith Roode entsrtainsa Gianas
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
mURRAY's DOeTOlu STORE
 MllllmAnIIc, CONN.
Women Underwear

1n heavy weight medium and light weight wool
 Vesfs and Pants. heavy weight, high 1rock and long sleeves. ankle Pants. at e6c.
 voges ard Pants. heavy weight two- thirds wool. hish neck. long sleeves, and ankle Punts loo. Extra sizes $1Oo.
 Vests and Pants. heavy weight, all wool, high neck. long sleeves. and an- lie Pants. $1.o0. Extra sizes sL25.
 Vests and Pants in silk and wool, slfgh neck Vests and ankle Pants s1.0o nnd SIPS. Extra sizes $1.50
 All wool Union Suits. long sleeves and high neck. s1.5o and $2.00.
 Light weight wool Vests and Pants, high neck. long sleeves. and ankle Pants. 15c.
 Light weight wool Union Suits. high meek. long sleeves. and ankle Pants, gl-se.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
OBITUARY.
Pierre Bonreau.

Pierre Bonneau, 57, died at his home on Cottage street Saturday afternoon after an illness of about three years, culminating in a shock Friday evening, when MT. Bonneau lapsed into uncon- sciousness and never rallied. The de- ceased was a native of Canada He had been a resident of Daniclson for 20 years, and up to the time that his health failed had been a factory en- ploye, working both here and in Wau- regan. He is survived by his wife, five daughters-Mrs.A A. Brodeur, Miss Corinne of Southbridge, Misses Rose Elodia of Danielson. Mrs. Napoleon Gazette of Woonsocket-and two sons, Vitalias and Theobald of Danielson.
 Mrs. Mary Murphy.
 Mrs. Mary Murphy, for many years a resident of Wauregan and one of the oldest women Of the village, died at her homo there on Sunday morning. Mrs. Murphy leaves two sons. Thomas of Wauregan and John of Midd1epoint, R. l., and three daughters, Nellie, Mrs. Mary Mahoney and Mrs. Margaret Me- Connel of Wauregan.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
Dies at His Home in Lebanon, Folio, ing Stroke-Found in Barn bv Son.

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 Oliver A, Chappell. aged 71, died at n ms nome ln Lebanon at 5.46 o'clock Sunday morning, following an attack of cerebral hemorrl1age Saturday morn ing, when he was found in the barn by nls son1 He was born in Kingston. RI H., the son of Scranton and Hanna tJohnson) ChappeIl. At the age of three weeks ms parents removed with him to South Kingston, and he was educat- cd in the district schools. At the age or II years he went to work for his
 rother-in-law, James Carpenter. a farmer, at South Kingston, where he remained two years, and then went to William Carpenter,' the father of his brother-in-law. The lad remained at
 NeWport seven months, receiving $8 per month. which. according to custom, went te his father This was the case with all he earned until he was 20 years of age, his industry assisting in the support of the younger children. At the age of 25 Mir. ChappelI was mar fred, and he then began farming for himself in this vicinity, removing in 1862 from the Frank Segar farm to tenant farm owned by Nathaniel Will Hams on Babcock Hiil, in the town of Lebanon, new owned and occupied by D. H. Browning. Mir. Chappell resided on this farm for seven years and then removed to the home farm of Mr. Will iiains, that the latter had recently va- oated, and on that farm he lived com. fortably for B. period of IS years. His next removal was to the farm of Bena- Jan 3arkes, west of Lebanon Green which he occupied for three years, un- tu lSSI, when with his savings, which had been accommodating all this time, ne purchased the farm of James Mad ison Abeli. consisting of 70 acres. This property has been made valuable by Mr. ChappeH, who has spared no labor or time in It's improvement. He has brought 1t to a high state of cultfva- uon, ana may be justly proud of prop erty so well located and so satisfactory in every way MT. Chappell was mar ried at Cranston. R. L Nov. 25, 1856, 10 Dorcas Chappen, who was born on March l3. 1928. 8 Ills tive 0, Windllaui daughter of Benjamin and Susan lSS2, and was buried at Windkam. Nine children were born to this union. MT Chnppelfs second wife, Charlotte, a sister of his first wife, was born in 1854 and died without issue Sept 25, 1905. blr- Charpeh was one of the cality,s hard working and temperate, charitable and neighborly He was a very intelligent. citizen keeping well posted on the issues of the day. He was identified with the prohibition party, but had sspired to no office, much pre- ferring {" devote all his time and at tenticn to his own private affairs. He was member of the Baptist church. He had a most excellent memory and he could royalty entertain a visitor with tales of life in Lebanon many years ago. and was almost an encyclo- pedia concerning the families through Lebanon and South Kingston many of them being kindred. There survive four Sons, Levi Chappell of Rockville, Fred Chappeli Of Westerly, R. l.. Ar thur and George E. Chappell of Leba- non, and a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Hol- burton of Perryville, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
OBITUARY.
Mrs. john A. Hutct,ina.


 Mrs. Gertrude M; widow of John A. Hutchins, died Friday night at her home in Columbia, aged Fl years. Death was due to pneumonia, she having been i'll but a few days. She was born in Lebanon, daughter of Lester Ford and Lucy Burnham Ford, and has lived in Columbia since her marriage to Mir. Hutchins. 4n years ago. She was an attendant at the Columbia Congrega- tional church There survive three children, Josephine M. Hutchins, Hen " E. Hutchins and Lester J. Hutchins, all of Columbia, and two sisters, Mrs. Abbie Hinckley of Nor wtch and Mrs. Willard Clark of Columbia. Thero are also left eleven grandchildren.
 Mrs. Hugh Higgins.
 Mary, aged 7J, widow of Hugh Hig- gins, of thiS city. died s.t her home, 143 Main street, Friday night at 10 o'clock. Tie deceased was born in Scotland, but came to this country many years ago. and has been a resident of this city for the past 2S years. She is survived by two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Thomas McCa-be and Miss Jennie Hig- gins of this city, William Higgins of this city and Cornelius Higgins, who resides in the west; also two sisters, Mrs. Thomas McGordon of Fall River, Mass. and Mrs. Kate Shevlin of Trsn- ton. N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
HOTELS RAIDED.
Whiskey Secured in Dining Room at Central House-Nothing Contraband at Attawaugan House.

Danielson's two hotels the Attawau- gan and the Central, were again raid search for liquors in one case proving successful and in the other fruitless. At the Central house Deputy Sheriff John H. F'itts of Hampton, with his brother, George, Of the same place, and F.. H. Hammett of Danielson, came away with five pint and half pint bot ties of whiskey, which they found In the dining room. They also took away a number of empty bottles.
 At the Attwaugan house Deputy Sheriff Michael Grimsfaw, with Joseph Gibney and Ray Pellett. conducted the search, but found nothing. The search parties entered the two hotels simulta- neously. The search was executed qui- etly at about o'clock and few knew about it until after 1t was all over.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
Children's Wearing Apparel

Babies long white Serge Goats, with embroidered cape and sleeves. s3.25 to $500.
 Babies Knitted Saodues, coiored bor- dern. trimmed with fancy ribbons, 65c to s1.e0.
 Bonnets. 3fc to stc.
 Felt Toques. all handsomely trim med *h25 to s3.z5.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Loren Bates.

A short funeral service was held at the chapel in Westfield cemetery Sat- urday noon, preceding the burial of Mrs. Loren Bates, who died on Tues day Of last week at Evanston, III. The service was conducted by Rev. Clarence Barber, pastor of the Westfield Congre- gational church, which Mrs. Bates at tended while 8 resident of Danielson- Burial was in the family lot.
 Committee on Valentine Tea.
 Mrs Harry E. Back Misses Amelia and Annie Hutchins, Mrs. D. H. Reach and Mrs. c. A. Russell are the Killing ly members of the committee that have had in charge the arrangements for the annual valentine tea for the Day Kim ball hospital Mrs. Reach is chairman of that part of the, committee for this section.
 Deputies to Confer.
 William J. Mulligan, K. of c. state deputy, on Saturday sent notice to all of the state officers and district depu- ties of a meeting to be held in the IIo- tel Garde at Hartford on Sunday after
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
NORMAN KELLEY
Appointed Member of the Board of Re-
 lief to Succeed Ernest E. Clark.

At meeting of the selectnen of the town of Killingly, held Saturday even ing. it was coted to appoint Norman Kelley of Balouville a member of the board of relief, to fill the vacancy caus- ed by the removal from this town and from the state of Ernest E. Clark, for merfy superintendent of the Williams vile Manufacturing conpany's plant.
 Operator on Vacation.
 Louie Tracey of Willimantic is sup plying at the local railroad station while the regular operator ana ticket seller, Miss Mary F. Barrett, is away on few days vacation.
 Miss Vivian Burroughs of Wellesley college spent the week end with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. George Bur- roughs.
 Miss Agnes Jacobs of Storrs is spend- ing. it was voted to appoint Norman
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13

William H. Lewis died Friday aft- vernoon at his home in Chestnut street. aged 76. He was born in Hopkinton, and in early life was engaged in the the carpenter trade and thirty yooM ago he was employed as rigger ano carpenter at the New England 0foos ite works, where he remained for 20 years and by reason of his ability stood out in prominence among the large force of men employed there. He then went to the Charles F. Chap man plant in similar capacity, remain ing in that employ up to about ten years ago. Since then he has been engaged in fishing and in the summer season taking out fishing parties in his large sailboat, the Cimera.
 He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Daisy Reed, Mrs. Martha Chap man and Mrs. Nora Packer, and a son, Irving Eugene Lewis.
 Local Laconics.
 Attorneys Edward M. Burke and Clarence D. Roche of Westerly were admitted Saturday. to practice in tho United States court of the state of Rhode Island.
 Mrs. Daniel Hall died suddenly Sat-, urday evening at her home in Avon- dale aged sixty. She is survived by her husband. son, Robert Pendleton Hall, and a daughter, Marina Louise Hall.
 x The ladies of St. Michaers parish gave 8 successful progressive whist party in Hibernian hall, Friday night, There was large attendance and the patrons had very pleasant evening.
 Rev. George Fifeld offioiated at tho funeral services of Mrs. Sarah Potter, Saturday afternoon. which was att tended by many relatives and friends. The bearers were Arthur M. Needed, Kie Whitford. Richard Slaughter and Samuel Allen. Burial eyas in Hopkin- ton cemetery.
 The petition of the Pawcatuck Val- ley street railway company for a new trial in the case against it by George ID. Chan1plin, in which an award of s1o,o0O in damages was awarded for injuries received, was denied. It is probable that appeal will be taken to the supreme court.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
TWO TENEMENT HOUSE Burned at Moosup on Saturday After
 noon.

A two tenement house, owned by the A1drich Manufacturing company was was totally destroyed by fire in Moosup Saturday afternoon. Practically all OF the furniture in the house was saved. Although the fire department respond ed quickly, they had no water to work with, and could do nothing towards saving the building. which was one of the oldest in Moosup. A defective chimney IS thought to have caused the fire The building was located near what is known as the Carpet baseball grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
Divorce for sterIinq Woman.

Three of these were granted. the other continued.
 Divorce for Sterling Woman.
 Mary B. Lincoln was granted a de- cree freeing her from Charles O. Lin- coin of Sterling. The couple were married in November, 1908, and have one child about two years of age, cus- tody of which was granted to the com plainant. Intolerab1e cruelty and no support, since December, 1909, were charged by Mrs. Lincoln.
 Moosup Woman Freed.
 Annie l.. Fitzpatrick Of Moosup got divorce from Robert Fitzpatrick, at present of parts unknown. The couple were married Sept 15, 1892. They have one child, Robert, aged 16, custody be- ing granted Mrs. Kilpa trick during his minority. Adultery and intolerable cruelty were the grounds alleged.
 Pomfret Man Granted Release.
 Dutee J. Rathburn of Ponfret was successful in his suit for divorce from Christie J. Rathburn of East Killingly, the case being one of special interest inasmuch as the desertion alleged by MT. Rathburn was shown to the court to have been the result of Mrs. Rath- burns opinion that there was such lack of spiritual food' in her home life that she could not longer remain. MT. Rathburn's attorney read letter to the court in which Mrs. Rathburn said to her huspand that she had heard of his suit for divorce, that she wished him well and that his last years bs ones of peace and comfort. MT. Rath- burn said that 1t was his custom to say grace before meals and it was also shown that he was a regular attendant at church, but, 1t also appeared, not of the same denomination as was favored by Mrs Rathburn. The couple were married Dec 24, 1903 Desertion was on Sept IS, 1905. No children were born of the union.
 Case Continued.
 The suit of Minnie A. Price vs. David E. Price was continued.
 Short Calendar Business.
 Of the matters on short calendar, the case of A. G. Bill, Danielson, vs. Julius Rutstein-foreclosur default and linn itation--was continued one month. The appeal of Lena Greene from probate was ordered placed on the docket. day of March as the period of limita- ton, were allowed in the case of Ed gar c. -Tarbox vs. Caleb w. Tarbox in a matter of foreclosure.
 In the case of Harley s. Place of Kil- lingly vs. the town of Sterling, default for failure to answer, an answer was ordered filed in two weeks.
 In the cases of Frank A. Davis of DanielSon vs. the Indust trial and Man ufacturing company, and of Frank A. Davis and Damase Boulias, also of Danielson against the same company, defaults for failure to answer, answers were ordered in one week.
 Court adjourned without day.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13

part of the Smith Winchester com pany but MT. Smith plans to erect building especially for the engine, and will have rtcampipe connections made, so that water will always be warm in the boiler, and all that will be neces- sary will be to light fire to get up ample steam. Water may be pumped from either of the ponds in South Windfam or attachment made so any of the various hydrants
 The city of Willimantic may be also benefited by this recent acquisition in the form of good fire engine to fight fires when necessity requires, and by MT. Smiths thoughtfulness and gen. erosity more than one section of the town is greatly benefited.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
Willif1lantic, Danielson and Putnam


noon next. This is to be the first meet ing of the year for the officials. and they will consider various matters per- taining to the interests of the Knights of Columbus in this state.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
Linen Suitine

Linen Finish Suiting. afl solid coi- ors fse yard.
 60 inch Linen Finish Sufting at 21c yard.
 <s inch Linen Finish Suitins, heavy. Rt Soc yard.
 7s tDoh Linen Finish Suiting, extra heavy. el.se yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13

TerryviIle.-Rev John H. Sheehan, pastor of the Church of the Immae 1 ulate Conception, is recovering irons chitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13
Committee on Valentine Tea.
Deputies to Confer.
NOTICE.

The N E. 0. P. will hold Valentine Social in Wood Hall Danielson Tues day Evening, Feb. IA. Each member IS requested to invite two friends. Per order of Committee.
 MRS. ANNIE QUINN,
 MRS. R. INQUIRE
 MISS J- CONWAY
 MRS. NJ M. HARRINsTCE.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13

WILLIMANTiC
What Ia coina on r.

What Is Going On Tonight. era house. Moving pictures at ehe Bitou and Scenic Temple.
 N;atehaug lodge. No. P. Knights of ing.
 St. Johns Commandervy No. II Kr
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13

Bristol-The special town meeting for the purpose of laying town tax was largely attended last evening. The meeting voted a ten-nflI tax.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13

ForestviIe.-Mrs. Fife M. Lambert, national organizer of the w. c. T. U., addressed the Bristol branch at a group meeting in Forestville on Thursl day afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13

MiIford.-Hon. J. Adam Bede de- Iivered a lecture at Taylor M. E. church Milford, Friday, on Our Ma ton, Its Problems and Progress.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-13

Pfainviile.- Edward P. Prior has been appointed first assistant chief of the fire department in place of Will jam Eustice, resi- gned
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Rridgeport.-The Bridgeport Auto club is tho largest in the state. judged by the records of the state slsEocia- ton. The membership is 3sc