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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Joseph Williamson.

Sunday morning at PA o'clock the death of Mrs. Joseph Williamson oc- cured at her late home, No. 5tS Main street. East Side. She has been in months.
 Mrs. Williamson was born in Litch- field 54 years and months ago, but many years of her life have been spent fl. this city. where she was we'll known and held in the highest esteem by 2 large number of friends She possessed beautiful traits of character and was devoted to her home and family. The ia nily has the sympathy of the com munity in their great loss. In this city she was united in marriage with .Jo- seph Williamson and has since resided here. She is survived by her husband, five sons. Joseph, Jr. John and Ernest of this city. Edward of New Haven and Frank Of Providence, and two daughters. Miss Hattie and Miss Nel- lie Williamson, of this city. She was the last of her immediate family.
 William Robinson.
 After an illness of seven weeks. Deacon William Robinson of Franklin passed away at o'clock Saturday af- ternoon in his 18th year. His death will be deeply regretted by wide circle of friends in Franklin and vicinity. Death resulted from heart trouble.
 Mir Robinson was born Dec. IS, 1885. the son of William and Jemima Hazard Robinson, and the greater part Of his life was spent in this section. For a lGng time ne resided in Salem, from which town he enlisted in the t-ivil war as q member of Company A, 26th regiment. lie was wounded in service and suffered from 1t nearly all his life, being unable to do much heavy work He was for years an oyerseer in the FitchvIlle mill. but has lived a retired life for q number of years in Frank lin. where he has made his home for about 2 half century.
 He was deacon of the F'itehville Baptist church for many years and at the time Of his death He was A val Ied resident Of the town and a man Of e<e lIent cha rscter
 Besides his wife. who is sick. he
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
AUcTloNEER WILL
 TAKE OUT A LICENSE
Matter Agreed Upon nthe City Court and Aaron Marcus Makes ApPiiea- ton to Mayor Thayer.

The continued case against Aaron Marcus, charged with not having an auctioneer's license, came before the city court Saturday morning.
 Judge Brown was Informed of a visit by Attorneys Shields and James, with c. I. Smith, president of the Business Mems association. to Hart ford, for a conference with the at- torney general
 Attorney Shields said his client did not want to be defiant, and proposed that the matter De adjusted by his taken out an auctioneers license and paying for it under protest. If the previous appeal is successful in tine higher court the money can be re- funded. Attorney James, appearing for tEe Business Mems associat ion, said he had no desire to persecute Mr. Marcus and was satisfied with that so- iution. Citv Attorney Hall opposed ii, but Judge Brown decided to continue the matter until Monday, which would give MT. Marcus time to apply for a license as autcioneer. With his at torney he looked up Mayor Thayer after court and made the application which the mayor accepted and placed 1t on file. as it has to be made three days before issuance
 On the charge of violating the ahto- mobile law Peter Ceccarelli had his case continued to November II. It is understood the violations are those for which he was before the state secre- farV-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
NATIONAL ORGANIZER SIBERIAN HERE
Spoke Gathering of 900 Hibefnians in T. A. B. Hall
 Paid Worthy Tribute Col J. P. Murphy.

l George H. Sheenan of Boston, na- tIonal organizer of the Ancient Order or HlDernlanS, and editor of the BoS- l ton Hibernian, was greeted by an au- dience of close to 300 members of the dlvIslons and ladies' auxiliaries of this city, Taftville and Jewett City, With thelr friends in T. A. B. hall on Sunday evening at an open public meeting arranged for under the aus p1ces of the two Norwich divisions and the ladies auxiliary. Mir. Sheehan had attended and spoken at similar meet ing in New London in the afternoon The coming of the national organ izer was in the line of stimulating the membership to renewed effort, in the plan Of the national officers to make material demonstration by showing a 25 Der cent. membership gain in cele- bration of the 18th anniversary of the institution of the order in this coun- try.
 Seated on Platform.
 On the platform were displayed the American flag and the green and gold banner of the Second division, Nor W1ch, and seated on the platform with the speaker and County Vice Presi- ed, were County President James C. Sullivan of New London, Rev. J. H. F1tzniaurice, Rev. w. H. Kennedy, County Treasurer Michael J. Dwyer, President John F. Murphy of the First division and President Frank J. Mur- tha of the Second division President T. Phalan of the Taftville division, Mrs. Annie T. Hanley Of New Lon auxiliary; Miss Charlotte Holloway, county lecturer; Mrs Mary Sliney president of the Norwich auxiliary, and Miss Mary A. Clark, president of the Taftville auxiliary.
 While the audience was gathering, selections were played on the piano by James F. Drew, comprising Irish airs, and the programme opened with h rr-1c Sxf v@Ia %.r Vice President F'innegan, who express ed his qualification at the large audi ence present and expressed the hope that they might all be inspired by this come within the circle of this organ iZation that already contains 200, 1000 men and women of the Irish race.
 A tenor solo. Anchored, given with address of the evening by Mir. Shee- han.
 State President 25 Years.
 At the opening of his stirring speech which he frequently interspersed with some well-told witty story as an H. iustration, NIT. Sheehan said that he felt it a privilege to come to a city P. Murphy, who for twenty-five years had carried the banner of Hibernianism as the chief executive of the state body, a record which he thought was he hoped that the young men now would take up the work in that spirit and show their part in the practical demonstration in membership gain that was to be the feature of the 18th anniversary of the A. O. H. in this country. Connecticut is the fourth state in the union in point of mem bership now, and the national officers fully appreciate the fine work that has been done by the officers of this state.
 Appeal to Spiritual Side.
 The A. o. H., he said was making an appeal to the spiritual rather than
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
BIBLE STUDY CLASS
 STARTS THIS WEEK.
Last of Fellowship Meetings Held on
 Sunday at Y. M. C. A.

The Fellowship Bible class at the ", M. C. 4. met on Sunday afternoon at o'clock this meeting concluding the Bible class work, as ii Is to be super seded next Sunday and on the succeed. {. ing Sunday afternoons by general meeting. for which special speakers will be secured. President James l." Case is the speaker for next Sunday.
 The Association is to begin q Bible study club next Friday evening in two divisions, one in the grammar schoool grade taught by Assistant Secretary J F. Fly and the other the Academy class, taught by l. F. Elmer There is also to be a five year graded course started taught .bN General Secretary StarlEeA-. This Is Co be run on the plan of having supper al 6.15 o'clock, for which a charge of 10~cents will be made, followed by the Bible study from G.45 to 7.45. Ii Is to be open to men whether members of the Association or not. The first years course is to be taken mp under the instruction of Mir. Starkey upon Biblical Facts and Ills tory. The rest of the course Is as follows: Second year, Life of Christ; third year, Charaiter Studies: fourth year. Apostolic Church. Fifth year, Teacher Training.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
REMINDED UNTIL 18TH
 FOR LOCAL OFFICIALS
Burglars May Be Brought Back Here
 Tonight from Kingston.

Saturday morning Sergeant Twomey went to Kingston and had the two burglars taken to Wakefield, R. l., for 3 hearing as fugitives from justice. On that charge they were remanded to jail until the 18th, to await the secur- ing of requisition papers, the bonds be- ing fixed at s1,00o.
 Nothing is known of the men. though it is believed the older and taller one mas been through the mill many times as he is well posted on his rights The younger man was willing to come without requisftion papers if his older companion would, but the latter refused. The goods were found on the younger man and they have been brought back here.
 This morning Sergeant Twomey goes to Hartford to get the papers signed by Governor Baldwin, which will be take to Governor Pothier of Rhode Is land for his signature. If good con necticns can be made and the gov ernors- found without much trouble it may be possible to secure the men and get them back here tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
THINKS CITY IS NO
 GREAT NEED o FWATER
Indicated by the Questions of Attorney Comstock on Hearing Before Judge Shumway

Judge Shumway came here Saturday for a hearing on the motion or cor poration Counsel J. T. Tanning that J. Raymond appear and show Why ne should not vacate his place on stony brook watershed and allow the city 10 go ahead with the work preparatory 10 flooding tthe basin,
 City Treasurer c. $. Avery in testi- lying told of calling upon J. Raymond Palmer and offering him a check Tor S4 300, which was refused. With him were $. B. Palmer, J. T. Tanning ana J. J. Corkery.
 city needed the farm al one, and sa ] that on the visit to MT. Palmer's place the latter said it was foolish to see him and offer the money to him. The owner claimed the ctse had been ap- pealed. Engineer Palmer stated that all but 1900 feet of the pipeline is laid and by January 1st it is expected 10 flood the basin. He declared the farm is necessary for fiowage and said that the city is not trying to oust the own er
 Clerk G. E. Parsons of the superior court testified to receiving the check and depositing in the bank. while J. Raymond Palmer upon being called testified to refusing the check and said he would also have refused the money.
 Supt. J. J. corlSery of the water de- partment testified that with two ex- captions the city water supply in Fair view reservoir is the lowest ever. Wa ter is being pumped from Stony brook at cost of $40 Q week, while $20J,o00 has been spent on the Stony brook reservoir. By the questions asked of Supt Corlxery, Attorney Comstock for MT. Palmer endeaVored to show that the city does not need to hurry with Stany brook. Supt. CorlSery testified that by flowing the basin the water would come to privy and barn used by Mir. Palmer, and it is against the rules of health to allow people to dwell on the watershed. and the state board of health would not permit it. It was testified by H. H. Auburn that MF. Palmer has asked him to cut wood on his farm this winter.
 There was no evidence presented by Attorney Comst1ck. Arguments were made by Attorneys Perkins and Fan ming for the city and Comstock far Mir. Palmer. Judge Shumway reserved decision
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
ROLLED A PEANUT
 WITH END OF HIS NOSE Arthur Letendre Was No Squealer and
 Paid His Bet.

Arthur Letendre, who was the loser in a bet with John 5. Benoit over the result of the worlds series in baseball, paid up his bet Friday evening at a meeting of the Taftville Pinoch1e club, furnishing 9 great amount of sport for the members. The bet was of the freak variety, the loser agreeing to roll a peanut with his nose from the Taftville drug store to the postofhce-
 Mr. Letendre favored the Giants to win the series and consequently lost the bed, but when he paid up MT. Be- noit was at home through illness and lost the chance to see the fun. The scene was changed from the street to the hall. MT. Letendre agreeing to roll the peanut across the hall and back He went out and bought q bag of pea nuts, picked out a crooked one to prove he was no squealer, and then to the music of a funeral march played by LivIngtone's orchestra. proceeded on hands and knees to propel the elus- i've peanuts across the hall.
 The sixty men present enjoyed the fun, but it was long performance and the orchestra was nearly exhaust ed before it was finished
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06

eo the material side, continuing faith full to the high ideals and the prin- ciples handed down to it by St. Pat rick and that have given the organ ization imposing record of success in the past. This organization was born in religion, baptized in the blood of our clergy, and we believe we can render no greater service to this re- public than by assisting the holy Ro- man Catholic church in the men it is giving to the republic.
 He sketcIred the conditions under which the early Irish pioneers came to this country, and said they had proved they had the bone and sinew, the brawn and muscle that is essential to American manhood and they had never stopped in their upward trend till they had reached the administra- tive offices of the railroads whose rails they laid and the executive offices of the cities whose sewers they dug. These old Irish pioneers paid their debt to their church by self denial be- fcre they partook of the material ben efits. and he said that one of the mis- sions of the A. O. H. was to work along distinct Irish and Catholic lines, and t could render no greater service to the republic than by putting forth men who are representative Catholics. Obligation.
 He laid special emphasis on the ob- ligation resting upon the sons or the old Irish pioneers in this country to enlist in this organization, which was the first to give $5o,00o to the Cath ollie university for seat Of learning, and is now doing much to make better known the names of many Irishmen who have played important parts in the history of this country. In this connection he told of important posi- tions in the Maine state government to which Governor P1aisted had ap- pointed Irishmen and of men of the race prominent in political life in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
 x1IE frag rE-faT to the ladies auxiliaries, and also in appreciation of the presence of the two c;ergymen who showed in this way their approval of the organization. lie was enthusiastically applauded at the conclusion of his address.
 This was followed by a fine tenor solo, Only a Dream of You, rendered by Joseph Sheridan to great applause, Holloway. was then called upon for a few words. She made a bright but brief response in which she urged re- newed effort towards building up the membership of both the divisions and the auxiliaries.
 The Diamond Jubilee.
 County President Sullivan was also heard from briefly. speaking of the iiamcnd jubilee which was to be ceie- brated by the county class initiation, and he gave the Norwich divisions mo- tice that their brothers in New Lon don had taken cognizance of the chaI- lenge from this end Of the county which had appeared in The Bulletin, and they were doing some hustling to show a larger class of candidates than Norwich would.
 Another solo by MT. Baker, There'H Come a Day, which was loudly ap plauded, closed the programme
 John F. Reidy, James J. Dutton and Patrick T. Murphy were the ushers for the evening
 MT. Sheehan returned to New Lon don by. the boat train Sunday evening and goes in the morning to Walling ford.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
WORKING IN BEHALF
 OF STEAMSHIP LINE.
Opportunity to Get One from Odessa to
 New London.

New London people are 10 heaf about the possibilities of an oceah steamship line between that port and Odessa. m Russia at meeting We'd Hesday evening under the auspices oi the New London Business Mems as- scciatIon. Lyman E. Pendleton who Is to explain the project before the New London meeting, was in tbis city on Sunday interN fewiug some of the Nor sich business men and urging their attendance at the meeting.
 MT. Pendleton has investigated the subject thoroughly and is convinced that this is a great opportunity to es- tablish line of steamships since Odessa is d city of 500.000 people and this. would be a line without competi tion since there is no other line from there to this country. lt taps an im- mense and rich region and as an in- dication of what may be expected he finds that line from Greece 10 tho United States pays a 40 per cent. divl- oend.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
PERSONAL

Mrs. Charles Palmer has returned to Noank from a visit in Norwich. Arthur M. Brown Of Waterbury sper: Sunday at his former home in this city. Miss Ida Sears of West Main street is visiting in New York for several days.
 friends in Groton, has returned to Nor wich-
 Benjamin Lahn left on the boat train Ss tLrday night to spend several days in New York. the guest of his cousin. Mrs. Chauncey B. Kinney, of Colchester. Capt. George B. Linton took a night off Sunday and Sergeant Twomey was on duty at police station.
 Mir. and Mrs. NJ; Levine and Abe Levine are in New York for a visit of several days with relatives
 L. E. Riley of Norwich and H. ]. Pi Der of Brooklyn are at the Middiesex on College street, Middletown.
 Mrs. Peter Fotvfn of woonsocket, R. T.. has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Felix Richoh, of IS Stanton avenue
 MI. and Mrs. R. M Powers have re- tuned from a stay in Monson and A1r. Powers is able to resume his business.
 MT. and Mrs John Aubrey, Miss Rose Aubrey and M. c. Armstrong made a trip to New Haven by auto on Sun day.
 Daniel Polsky and Arthur Friedman left for New York Saturday night to attend the wedding of cousin of MT. PoJsky's.
 Fred w Nyott, formerly in charge of the MontviIle town farm, has en- tered the employ of the C. M. Rob- ertson company.
 Mrs Louis Stevens and daughter Mary of Westbrook are the guests of Mrs Stevens parents, MT. and Mrs. James Perkins, Of Pine street, East Great Plain.
 The Rev Nathan w Stanton, rector of St. Marks church of Buffalo. N. Y., 9 former Norwich boy. has been visit ing his aunt Mrs. c. P. Rathbun, of the East Side.
 George Scott of Norwich has re- turned after visit with his parents in Holycke, Mass. MT Scott was for Inerly connected with the Marble Hall hotel, Holyoke.
 Mrs. William CanfieId and Mrs. W. l.. Canfield returned Saturday to their home in Bridgeport, Mrs. William Can field having spent several weeks here at the home of her son.
 MT. and Mrs William Potter of Providence, MT. and Mrs. Augustus Smith of Brooklyn, N. Y, and Miss Louise Case were among those from out of town who were here to attend Mrs c. A. Potter's funeral.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
SATURDAY A BIG DAY
 FOR THE MERCHANTS S
Clothing Dealers in Particular Dis posed of Large Stock of Goods.

Beautiful weather Saturday brought out a large number of buyers, particularly from adjoining towns, and the merchants report that it was the best day for the fall thus far. Cloth ing dealers report large amount of business and the disposal of a huge amount of goods. Many hundreds of dollars were left here Saturday in the clothing houses alone and it was stat ed Sunday that two buyers had gone to the big city to get a new stock of winter suits and overcoats-
 There was so business, said one merchant, that we could not properly take care Of it. They came to us with money in their hands and begged 10 exchange it for clothes. Other houses, of course, had a large amount of business also. One merchant said that being situated as it is, Norwich merchants virtually get the benefit of the trade of 100, 900 people, because of the excellent manner in which this part of the state is covered by troll ieVS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
TWO DEGREES WORKED.
Preparing for a Class in Third Degree
 in Two Weeks.

White Cross council. No. f3, Knights of Columbus. with Grand Knight Pat rick F. Brennan presiding. held it's regular meeting on Sunday afternoon il Foresters' nall. having work on a class of eight in the first and second degrees. In two weeks the third de - gree will be Worlled. for which there are twenty candidates. District Deputy .l J. Sullivan of New London and State Deputy Mulligan of Thompson 2 vile will be expected at that time and Invitations 10 all inc councils in this neigh borliood will be extended. Broth - e Snyder from the council in Oswego. N Y was present al the meeting and was heard from in interesting re- marks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
WoMAN'S BODY FOUND Floating in New Yonden Harbor-Sup posed to Have Fallen from Barge.

The body of a woman fully clothed was found floating in the Thames riv- CT at New London Sunday. There were TO marks on the clothing that would lead to identification and no marks on the body that indicated violence
 The body was discovered about eight o'clock Sunday morning by a Polander near the foot of John street the sun shining on the jewelry on her hands attracting attention. She was un- known and about B years of age five feet four inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds. It is thought she was lost off a coal barge and that the body had been in the water ten tc fourteen days No foul play is sus- pected by the medical examiner. She wore a. blue coat, skirt and hat, with white shirtwaiSt.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
COMMISSIONER DECIDE
 JEWETT CITY LICENSES.
Six Are Issued in, That Boreush-Rea-
 sons for Refusing Several.

On Saturday the board of county commissioners reached a decision con- cerning the licenses to be issued in Griswold and decided to grant six in the borough Of Jewett City as follows: George Greeneberger & Co. Railroad avenue: John Shea, Mechanic street Michael l.. O'Connen. Mathewson street; Joseph F. Farrell. Jewett City hotel: Joseph A. Brown, Railroad ave nue: Adrian Menard. Railroad avenue
 Those refused and the reasons there for were as follows: Napoleon Mar cotte. unsuitable person: George " Jackson, unsuitable location. William Greinec, unsuitable IOca tion: Henry Ritchie unsuitable location. \. ]. Mo riarty and four others withdrew their eTplicatiorS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
Grows Hair at 65
 Years of Age

Dear Sirs: T heard of PAHlSlrAN SAGE and as my head would itch a good deal. [ thought I would try 1t. l never used any remedies before ana was bald on top of my head.
 I am using the third bottle and have d lot of hair where ! was bald.
 l would likc you to see the new hhlr sprouting from my head. The itching in my scalp quickly disappeared. am 65 years old and have been at Inc Bazaar 51 years.
 Wm. A. Hopper, AuctfDneer Hark- ness Bazaar. Ninth & Samson Sts, Philadelphia. Pa.
 Large bottle of PARISIAN SAGE oo cents. Guaranteed by The Lee K Os- good Co. for dandrnf, falling hair and scalp itch. Puts life and beauty into faded hair and is delightful hair dressing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-06
FIRE DEPARTMENT @
 GIVEN CHECK FOR $25.
Sent to Chief Stanton by w. s. Ailis for Responding to Call to His Home

Saturday Chief Stanton received from Wallace s. AIlis d check for $25 in rec ognition of his appreciation of the prompt response of the fire depart ment to the fire in his home at Nor wich Town last Friday. Chemical Co No. and crew from the central sta- ton, going by auto. were there in six minutes, erady for duty, but were not needed.
 For a chimney fire in Grove street the department was called Friday, but there was no damage. Friday night Chemical No. No ? was called to No 2 Forest street for a chimney fire. The house is owned by the Rathbone estate and occupied by Benjamin Sirlzin. This was the fifth time in nine years that the department has been called there The damage will probably amount to about $25.