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Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
VACATION SCHOOLS.
Hartford Season Most Successful, Both
 in Attendance and Work Done,

On Friday, Aug. 4, the Hartford va cation schools, which have been hold ing sessions since July 5-the Brown. Henry Barnard, Lawrence street, Ar senal and Sigourney schools-will end one of the most successful seasons in their history. The attendance has been more than satisfactory, considering 2 that it is voluntary. the average hay ing been about 1,450 a day. That the schools have been successful in other ways than attendance was shown Saturday morning when the va rious articles made by the children at the Brown school were placed on exhibition. Friday morning Mayor Edward l.. Smith visited the Brown school. which is the largest of the schools, to inspect the work. and made short address to the children.
 Wednesday. Aug. 2d, the annual field day exercises of the schools will be tion school children, numbering nearly 1.500, will be taken to the park, where varied programme of games, races and athletic sports will be run off On Friday, Aug. 4, the closing day, special exercises will take place in each of the schools.
 The attendance a the p1aygrounds and school gardens has also been very satisfactory as is shown by the fol- lowing figures of average weekly at tendance: Bushnell park playground 3,241: Sigourney school playground $50; Riverside park playground. 25OO: Pope park playground, 1,50O; Pope park athletic field. 5000; Colt park school gardens, $50; Riverside park school gardens. $50.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
CITY COURT.
Luckless Travelling Man Pays Fine
 On Friday

In police court Friday Charles Willard, a travelling salesman, was ar ranged on the charges of intoxication and breach of the peace before Acting Judge Frank P. F'enton. Willard was the man who was mixed up in the fra cas at the hotel Hooker Thursday afternoon. Chef of Police E. H. Rich mond conducted the prosecution. When the two charges had been read. in loud tone of voice, as Willard said speak louder, he entered a plea of guilty. The court asked, what is your occupation? The prisoner at the bar questioned "how2" And the question was repeated louder. To which he made answer T sell paper to mills.' The salesman said that he had never before been arrested or got into trou- ble as he had too much responsibility to do. He was asked how he came to go back into the hotel after he had been elected. He replied that he had his two grips there and that he thought that it was pretty tough on a fellow when he could not go to the cafe and procure drink when he was thirsty. The court fined him S1 and costs for intoxication and s for breach of the peace making a total of $13.60, which he paid after telegraphing for the necessary coin with which to do so and to square his bills at the hotel and get back to Providence, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
InsuIators in the Wrona Place.

Friday morning complaint was made to Chief of Police E. H. Richmond that glass insulators were lying broken in the street on High street and that one automobilist at least, came very near meeting with a mishap as the result of somebody's careiessncss Thursday It was put up to Tree Warden William J. Hastings who had a gang of men at work on High street Thursday trim ming trees. He denied that either his men or himself was responsible for the broken insula tors found in the street but said that men in the employ of the Willimantic Gas & Electric Light company may have been responsible for the bits of glass insulators lying in the street
 This is not a new thing by any means $ many people have picked up sharp bits of wire that have been thrown around promiscuously by men who climb poles in various parts of city and in many instances on the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05

cup and Supt E. P. Bennett made the presentation speech. After the unveiI- ing. the entire company sang Amer ica.''
 Elsewhere the Gazette said:
 Receipts continue to pour in to the committee that arranged the details of the doctors and lawyers baseball game for the anti tuberculosis fund. Attorney Frank B. Hall, chairman of the committee, announced today that he had tabulated his accounts and finds just S1605 in the treasury after the $55 expense bill was paid. That figure is just s105 in excess of the estate given out after the game yes terday afternoon.
 Word to this effect will be sent David H. Tanning, president of the Royal Worcester Corset company. shortly. MT. Tanning agreed to du plicate every dollar taken in at the game. for tickets, refreshments, mus ic. etc. That@jnsures the proceeds of the game being at least $3210.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
Personals.

$. Brainerd West of Columbia was a Willimantic visitor Friday
 Dr. M. $. Laughlin of Norwich spent Friday in Willimantic visiting friends.
 Daniel J. Cremin left Friday for a visit with relatives in Boston, Mass.
 Mrs. George Siswicll of Stafford Springs was a Willimantic visitor Friday.
 Miss L6ttie Swift has sold to Mrs. Mary B. French a dwelling house on Carey street.
 Rev. and Mrs. Louis M F'1ocken are spending a portion of their vacation at Block Island.
 Mrs. Warren Miller of Pawtucket, R. ,.former,y of this city, is visiting relatives in the city Frank Bugbee are at Eastern Point for a stay of several days.
 Principal Walter B. Spencer of the West Hartford High school was a Willimantic visitor Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs James P Bath left Fri day afternoon on the 4.07 express for two weeks trip to Bermuda.
 Antoine Lord left Friday afternoon for Canada to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law at St. John P. Q.
 Cyril Blackmar of Oak street left Friday to pass the remainder of the month with relatives in East Douglas Mass.
 Officer Louis Paulhus of the police force starts on his annual vaca ton today He is the first officer to take his vacation this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT

Pure Linen Embroidered Towels in blue and red mbroidery, good size, 29c each, s3.25 a dozeE
 Good Quality Long Cloth, cut of 12 yards for s110 a cut
 Mil Spotted Lawn. perfect in every way except for an odd spot, worth FOG yard. now priced at 12hc a yard.
 Fancy Summer Comforters for double beds or couch. in green and brown These Comforters sell regularly fc~ $500, now s1.S9
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
WOMAN'S CLUB.
Issues Annual CaIendar-Three Mem bers Die During Twelve Months Winters Study To Be On Irish His tory, Poetry, Music, Etc.

Thursday the Wilimantic Womans S club year book was issued containing the calendar for the year, officers. committees, list of members and other interesting data. The clubs member ship at present is 75. The officers are: president Mrs. Charles A. Capen; vice presidents, Mrs. W. A. Arnold, Mrs. Arthur W. Gates; recording secretary, Mrs. Charles H. Dimnick; correspond ing secretary Mrs. Charles w. Tryon; treas sured, Mrs. Hanford l.. Hunt: au- ditor Mrs. w. A. King. Elective mem bers of the executive board: Jerome B. Baldwin. Mrs: Dwight E. Abel, Mrs. c. c. Case, Miss Fannie Bishop; pro- gramme committee, Miss Bass. Miss Dawson, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs E. A. Case, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. Reilly, Mrs. W. Hill; entertainment. Mrs. Asher, Mrs. Abel, Mrs. King, Miss McCullock Mrs Taylor Mrs. Winter, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Manley, Mrs. Arnold, Miss Culver; music, Mrs. Per- sons, Mrs. Wilcox Mrs Simonds, Mrs. Few; civic, Mrs. C. c. Case, Mrs. Burr. Mrs Fullerton: house, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Hillhouse, Mrs. Hastings.
 During the year the club lost three members by death. Mrs. Arabella AL paugh Boss, June 13 Mrs. Emma Harriet E. Brainard, who died in Hart ford. July 9.
 The first meeting for the season will open with a supper that will be served in the club rooms to members. Tues day evening. September 19 at 6.30.
 Names to be sent to Miss Harriet Bass, 357 Prospect street, one week before date Address Civil Service Re- form. There will follow at intervals throughout the year a series of eigh- teen meetings at which papers will be read on different historical subjects. Ten of these meetings will be devoted almost entirely to Irish history, poe try, prose, music and famous patriots.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
One Plan.

Among the plans to redistrictt the state for congressional electiOnS is one drawn up by Senator Platt on behalf of the republican members 0f the committee. As outlined in pres5 despatch this plan puts New London. Windham. Holland and MiddleseE counties in one district; it divides New Haven and creates a new district in Litchfield county to which are ada ed the towns of. sherman, New Fair field, BrOokfield, Newtown, from Fair field county: Southbury. MiddleburT, Waterbury, Wolcott, Meriden and Che shire from New Haven county; South. ington. Bristol Burlington. Canton and Hartland of Hartford county.
 By this plan the district in the eastern part of the state would have q, population of 211T10; that with Hart ford as the seat would have 236.719, that with New Haven as the seat would have 227 ,455; that portion og Fairfield county which is made dis trfct would have 240, ,297. and the new Litchfield district would have a total of 197, Bridgeport Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
Sells Out Business.

TheophiIe Loiselle, who has con- ducteG. a blacksmithing and carriage repository business in Willimantic for fifteen years, has sold out his busi- ness interests to Messrs. Ducharme and Gallipeau, employees of MT. Loiselle for years. and will retire and take a rest after hard and active work, hav- ing accumulated a competence upon which to live comfortably. MT. Lois elle with his wife and son Ovila have gone to Canada for stay of a month or more
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
NEW SUPERINTENDENT.
Frank L. Glynn of Albany Corning to
 Bridgeport State Trade School.

Frank L. Glynn of Albany, N. Y, is the successor to Alfred P. Fletcher, for the past year superintendent of the state trade school in Bridgeport. MT. G1ynn, who is supervisor of the state trade school at Albany, N. Y, as- sumes charge of the Bridgeport school September 1. He was the second man to open the state trade schools in the state of New York, being preceded by
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
Evening of Whist.

Thursday evening three tables of whist were played at the home of Miss Hazel Mowry. Summit street. During the evening there were piano solos by Miss Agnes Esbert, duets by Miss Myrtle Jordan and Miss Hazel Mowry, and vocal solo by Maurice Wallen. Refreshments were also serv- ed and very pleasant evening result ed for all present. Among those pres ent were Misses Edith Brewster of Brooklyn, N. Y, Ruth Moulton Agnes Egbert, Myrtle Jordon Katherine Hunt. Hazel Mowry Messrs. Wales Thomp- son. Walter Little, Victor Sharpej Maurice WaIlen, Robert Kelley. Donald French, Timothy Wallen and Elmer Ellsworth. Whist prizes were taken by Miss Ruth Moulton and Elmer Ellsworth.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
OTHER GOOD BARGAINS IN
 DRESS GOODS

s2inch wide Ginghams. Marquisette and Ripplette, extra values at 1212c yard.
 s6inch Baize worth soc yard, now f5c.
 Good Quality Dress Ginghams and Chambrays a 12I2c a yard.
 Pongee Silk, plain and rough weave at soc a yard.
 Cheney Foulards. in checks or fg- ured effect at soc a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
AT THE LACE AND EMBROIDERY
 COUNTER

Stamped Waist Patterns that many women would enjoy
 Embroidering at the seashore on her vacation besides providing joyous hours for needIewomen, it means econ- omy. too.
 Stamped Waist Patterns ready to embroider soc each.
 Stamped Belts. 10c each.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
LOT 3 AT 15c A YARD

These remnants represent unusual values-Silk Pongee, Striped Silk Voile Madras and Scotch Ginghams.
 These Pongees are in plain colors, mostly in tans, browns and lavenders and formerly sold at z5c and soc a yard, but being remnants their prices are cut to 15c a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05

MT. Fletcher, whom, by a. strange CO., incidence, he succeeds.
 The retiring superintendent becomes assistant superintendent of schools in Rochester, N. Y. taking charge of inc industrial and vocational branches-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
GLOVES

Silk and Lisle Gloves, in gray, tan, white and black.
 13-tutton length, every pair perfect and correctly cut worth 75c a pair for today 39c a pair
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
Fine Gift for Ex-Manaaer Hunt.

Edward J. Hunt, former manager of the Willinantic Telephone exchange, was agreeably surprised Friday eve ming when he was presented an ele- gant solid gold watch chain by the employees connected with the local of flee. The act expresses the apprecia- tien of those who have served and worked under MT. Hunt during his period of service in Wil1imantic. MT. Hunt graciouslg thanked the donors for their handsome gift.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
LOT 1 AT Sc A YARD

Remnants of Soiesette, Muslns, plain or figured, Lawn, Medium and Dark Calico, in short and long pieces.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
LOT 2 AT 1Qc A YARD

This lot represents Fancy Silk Mus lins. Plain Muslins, Bordered Lawn, also some Plain, Figured or Striped and Soiesette.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
EMBROIDERED LINEN

Pretty squares in Battenburg, 30x30, ssc
 1s-inch Squares 25c each 9 Embroidered Linen Centers, 25c each. 1Sx50 Bureau Scarfs at $1.00 and s1.50 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
An Old Remedy.

A dying horse was resuscitated by brandy poured down it's throat A pony" of the same is regarded as . life-saver by quite few humans.- Columbia State
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
CHIFFON WELLS

These new Veils were never more charming they are of fine chiffon that drapes gracefully about woman's hat and makes an impressionistic back ground for her face. All colors are here at s1.00 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
What Is Goinq On Tonight.

Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple.
 Dancing at Lakeside Park. Lake Nangumbaug. South Coventry.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
THE FAMOUS LECTION HOSIERY

The kind of Hosiery you need for summer wear not too light in weight, but just light enough to make it com for. able, in lisle and silk. a 25c, 3Sc and sec pair.
 Lace, open work, in black only, at 25c pair.
 Plain Tan at 25c pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
SPECIAL IN SILK

Black Taffeta Silk, 36-inch wide, the kind that sell for 75c and s1.00, now marked at 6sc and S4c yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
Lawn Party at Windhan.

A most enjoyable lawn party was given in Windham Friday evening at the home of A. H. Anderson by Miss Elizabeth and Van Tyne Anderson as hosts. The lawn was prettiiy decor ated for the occasion with Japanese lanterns. Lunch was served on the lawn. During the evening whist was played and dancing enjoy Among those present were Messrs. Harold Wyman, Myror Barstow, Harris and Caryl Biselow. Horace Laney, Kings ley Brown, Ray A. Parker, Harold Fay Tor, Harold Maine, William Burns, Homer Bradboury, Ernest P. Chesebro, Jr., and Albert Brown; the Misses Hell en Larrabee, Neda Story of Hoosic Falls, N. Y, Ruth Taylor, Kathleen Fuller. Helen Harrington. Gladys Hig- gins of Worcester, Mass, Elizabeth Abbey, Harriet Abbey. Catherine Stew ems, Roxie Love of Plainfield, N. J., Mrs. Harold Maine,, Miss Eliza beth Hardman, Doris French and Mr and Mrs. John Wood of New York City.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
MURRAYS BOSTON STORE
 WILLIMANTIc, CONN.
Dress Goods Department

the woman who appreciates low prices and good quality.
 Hcndreds of these Remnants are pssed up this morning and if you could see the tempting bargains you wouldn't need an invitation to come after them.
 Plenty pieces big enough for Dresses, Waists, Skirts, Negligees and clothes for children.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
LEATHER HAND BAGS

Good, serViceable Hand Bags. strong ly made, all lined with moire and channels. from s1.00 UT.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
Twelve Deaths of Children.

There were 28 deaths in the town of Windham during the month of July resulting from the following causes: sunstroke |; apoplexy l. congestion of the brain 1; marasmus 1; embolism 1; cerebral hemorrhage 1; entero- -colitis 1; internal hemorrhage 1; la grippe 1; peritonitis 1: acute anaemia 1; 1nd1- geStion 1 cancer 1: tubercular men ingitis 3; nephritis 8; enteritis 2; tu berculosis 3; cholera infantum 4.
 An unusual fact in connection with the deaths was sthat twelve were of children, nearly all of whom were un- der one year of age.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
SUNNI FER WASH DRESSES At Equally Cut Prices

French Linen, Percale, Chambrays and pretty Ginehams. just the dress you need for short seashore trip, low neck, short sleeves, embroidered and lace trimmed, $2.S9. S3.50, S39S, $4.50 and $4.9S each.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
WILI-lMANTIC.

much travelled thoroughfares. Va rious complaints have been entered from time to time, and it has now come to that pass when something will be done to stop the extreme care fessness of thoughtless workmen. Great damage might easily be done as a result of a broken insulator or a sharp bit of heavy wire thrown at random in the street, and then the law will not permit it.
 Chief Richmond will have his men keep a sharp lookout to endeavor to remedy an unnecessary laxity on the part of some one person or more.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
LINEN SUITS At Half Price

No better time to buy a good Linen Suit than now when you can get an up-to-date suit, short coat, self trim med. gored skirt with front and back panel, in natural, white and crash. These new prices are $2.5O for a $5.00 suit; $395 for a s7.50 suit and $500 for $10.00 suit.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
Lake Not So Deep As Believed.


 That the tales told and reto1d for years concerning the great and bot tomless depth of Lake Wangumbaug, South Coventry, have been exaggera- ted has been conclusively proven. Town Clerk Frank P Fenton and Dr. Fl. D. E. Tiesing who have bungalows at the lake and are spending their leisure time there this summer, estab- hshed the necessary proofs Thursday evening with Jeremiah Seward and Fred G. Gray as witnesses.
 The first named gentlemen have long been anxious to ascertain just how deep the wonderful lake was and Thursday evening went out in MT. Stewards launch with MT. Gray and made more than sixty soundings at various places in the lake. The party started at one end and worked down the lake crossWise, taking in aH the deep holes and trying out nSw and unknown depths.
 The average depth of the lake was found to be thirty feet, the extreme depth at present B feet Allowing for the low water the ordinary average depth would be 3S feet and the ex- treme depth in wet weather when the lake is practically normal would be 43 feet. This proves conclusively that there are no bottomless holes in the big lake and that no such depths as 150 feet, as has been reported, exist. The gentlemen mentioned worked be- tween three and four hours at their task. The fact is established, there fore, that Lake Wangumbaug is in reality d shallow lake for it's size.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05

The Congreg gational church is closed for August.
 Rev. E. w. Potter's morning topic 1t the Baptist church will be The Lord s Prayer-the fifth petition = Seeking Forgiveness. The service in the even ing is led by the Christian Endeavor society.
 Rev. G. D. Stanley will occupy his pulpit at the Methodist church on Sunday and will take for his topic Sunday Pleasures
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-05
Johnstone Won Peanuts.

Before the game there. was foot race between William Johnstone and George Barber. The starter was Ja- cob Wechsler and the timekeeper F. M. Gray. The contestants were even ly matched and the bag of peanuts was knocked out of the judges, Dr. s. H. Holmes. hand. and William John stone got them. The boys profited by the drop in peanuts. Daniel Gagnon filled the office of water boy to perfec- ton, for he furnished pink lemonade free of charge. o. r. Miller and Jo- seph Labonne had their flying machine on the ground but it came to grief.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-12-28


cap Of the stovs-pips. which thrust it,
end above the level Of the roof top. It
shrieked all sorts Of mensces to the
man and the boy who sat huddlod
round tho IRE. their feet In the oven
with the idea of extracting the last
particle of warmth from the rapid
~ diminishing embers.
Even II the blizzard was baked of
its desire to wreck the shanty 1t was
not wholly to be denied. but drove in
between the ill-joined logs and bellisd
out the sacks and blankets which had
been hung against them for protection.
while the in-driven snow lay In oddly
assorted mounds on the floor.
Both were reflective, the man be-
cause he realized the gravity of the
situation. the boy because he had SO
recently left home In the east.
1t was the first day Of the new year,
and possibly he was picturing to him
self what they we're doing at that iden-
tical time.
Presently the man looked up. did
you hear that?" he said.
NO" replied the boy. What was
1.-THE waits?"
Listen again." said the man. and
Just then above the shrek Of the blix-
zard was heard a muffled chorus Of
deep bellows.
IF those cattle don't have water
they'll tear the stable to pieces. They
get extra thirsty feeding on straw, and
it's three days since they had q drop.
Why in h that well wanted to give
out l can't think"
YES" said the boy. ''thirst's shock
in days gone by. Now. II we could only
do the widows cruise of oil business
we might make this lot go round" indi-
eating pot which stood on the stove.
Cant you ever be serious?" protest
ed the man. We've got to fetch some
water"
by all means" replied the boy Just
touch the bell for the waiter"
Don't be fool" retorted the man.
IF you'd been in this country three
years, instead of three months. you'd
know what blizzard means, and
wouldn't be 80 mighty cheerful over
it."
Aren't you a fool to suggest fetch
ing water?" said the boy. why, you
got lost walking to the stable not an
hour ago."
The man did not reply until the boy
asked him whether he really
considered his suggestion possible.
YES" said the man slowly. ut is
possible"
Il suppose" remarked the boy. you
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-12-28
Fouoh. for the First Drink.

FoU3Nt vOF tu& VHBI OVtUN.
impossible In between times the boy
rubbed his eyes and the frozen places.
1t was a slow and tedious task, and
he soon was tagged, because at 10 the
muscles are not hardened. The horses
Knocked him over and the sleigh ran
over his legs. but. being light. only
bruised him. In his puny rage he
slashed them with the pail rope, and
1t warmed him until one Of the horses
trod on the bucket and bent 1t nat.
Foolishly he took OF his mittens to
straighten 1t. and only learned sense
when he felt the sensation Of many
needles piercing his hands and the
skin on his fingers adhered to the
metal.
It was painfully slow Job: to lift =
filled pail shoulder high and empty 1t
in a barrel mounted on sleigh re-
quires strength, and his was fast ieav.
ing him. Moreover. the water ran up
his sleeves and froze. until he was like
an automatic block Of Ice, If such =
thing can be conceived. He became
such an embodiment of misery that he
no longer troubled about anything. but
occasionally buried his head in his
arms to rest. and had only sufficient
strength left when at last 1t was fn-
ished to put the reins behind his back
and brace his feet against the hind
most barrel before returning, and In
this position the water stopped over
him and played its sweet will uncheck-
ed.
Where the horses went he knew not.
and II they tipped the lot over again
he cared not He was past caring.
With what little sense remaining him
he rather hoped they would, and SO
end it. He believed they stopped. but
couldn't be quite sure. 1t seemed hours
after in a dream that he fancied he
heard the mans voice: My God, |
thought you were never coming back"
and in the same dream he heard him
self saying: Neither did l."
knew the boy in those long yeara
ago. see him and it is in day dreams
myself sometimes even now, especial.
ly on New Years day. as sit round
the fireside here at home. 1t Is incon-
gruous that pictures should appear in
the embers. but 80 they do, or else
ones fancy paints them there. Then
a coal drops out. and ! wake up to
the remembrance that l was once that
boy.