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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
ELoPEMENT EEAREp.
Belief That Mabel fWiIeox of South
 Woodstock Eioped With Robert Briggs.

The news of what is believed to be an elopement is causing the family of Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Wilcox of South Woodstock anxiety. Miss Mabel vii COX, the 17 year old daughter of the Wilcoxs, is missing, and the last seen or her by her parents or mother was Tuesday afternoon Feb. 14th, when she left her home in her ordinary clothes. a blue dress and navy blue cloak.
 The man with whom she is suppos- ed te have eloped had been forbidden en entre of late to the WilcQx. home, because the mother declared that her daughter was altogether too young for the man.
 Some three or four months ago a fine looking young fellow about 22 or 2i years oftage came to South Wood stock and hired out to Carl Ege,. a wcllFto do farmer, for s13 per month and his keep. He was known as Rob- ert Briggs, and appeared to have all ttIeJ accomplishments of a thorough gentleman and to have come from an exceptionally good family. He was ale ways well supplied with a large roll of bills, and soon after his location in South Woodstock became acquainted with Miss Mabel Wilcox, who was early infatuated with him, and Briggs was wont to pay frequent visits to the Wilcox home. The girls parents deemed it advisable to. put . stop to
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
.R.suests to .LocsI PeopIe,

With the death of Mrs. Cushman widow of J. E. Cushman, formerly of this city, the Y. M. c. A. and other WilNmantic institutions as we'll as others in this. vicinity are benefited financially. sssf
 MT. Cushman left will providing that Mrs Cushman, who was his see- ond wife, should have a life use of the property. MT. Cushman resided heree many years ago and owned the Cush- man property, at the junction of Main and Union streets, occupied by J. C. Lincoln, and also, the brick addition at the rear. containing three stores fac- ing Union street.. The will provided that upon the death, of Mrs. Cushman, Frank F. Webb, the executor shall pay to his nephew, Frederick B. Cushman of New York city $1o0. The remain der of the estate to be decided as fol- lows: Claude D. Graton of Burlington, Vt to have quarter; the Mansfield Center Congregational church, one quarter; Willinnantic Congregational church, one-efghth! Wfllimantic Y. M. c. A. one- eighth; Willimantic w. c. n. IT., one eighth, and the remainding ,one-quarter to be used for missionary purposes. The property here is worth in the neighborhood of $2o,o0o.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18

tnat IT. |zsaIo n as6z lls the Nheatley 1tI1 N6olst v I'll ~ Rps ~
 ThirteeneA c6pls . H5vos
 The Thfrte1nfh m 1sj js Gs s5. <ssSy has introduced fndlpof hA1@03t IT po1s ielson and han deV1lop8d ' to6 th6$ r quito 4ormtdabl &xponent6 n xz faecfnating dport Their 6Kle 0o1S1e; played thls We6k, 6reatod uEnEN tntet- est and tho public Nf1l Waxok for fn- ture sadmes with n eye to 1oaxninG the Hdetaile Of play. s x TO pubiIsh esheSt As4endanet cspsft
 Albert s. An,es Supsrvisor ok schoo1s in tho town of Brooklyn and K1t1nS1y, has devfsed q plan of pub1fshin9. once each month, the fst of nchooIe n which the aTerHge attendanco 1D % per cent and over, Co stimulate interest h trying to attain the hfgh average. Notoo,
 Oliver E. Getty has named Afrs. Nell lie Potter as administrators of the ee- tate of her mother, Mrs. Lucretia II. woodbridge, late of Danieison.
 Rev. R. s. Cushman will deliver the fourth Of series of plain tallEg on What Believe at the Meth0d1st church Sunday evening. The Eub3ect for to- morrow evening will be what Believe About Heaven and He'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
ANNUAL BANQUET
Complimentary te Choir and Pastor Served by Congregational Social

The annual banquet tendered the Congregational choir members, the chcrister, L. O. Williams, and Mrs Williams, the pastor, Rev. F. D. Sar- gent, and Mrs. Sar4ent. by the La dies Social circle. was served in the Friday evening. This was a yellow banquet, and the table decorations of ferns, daffodi1s, the light from yellow candles, and place cards bearing yell low flowers, were most attractive. The menu carried out the yellow scheme .s. grapefruit baskets, bcuifion, ha1ibut timbGles, chicken aspic with sauce, and cheese balls. hot rolls, olives, or- ange sherbet, cake coffee, yellow con- fectionery
 There were twenty guests. Miss I. Elizabeth Clarke, president of the cir Gle. had charge of this affair assisted by Mrs. c. L. Torrey, Mrs. J. J. Rus sell. Mrs. s. M. Wheelock.s Mrs. M: B. Medbury. Mrs. A. w. Bowen, Mrs. F. ". GewArd, Mrs. e. E. Shaw, Miss Harriet Brown. Miss Bessie Champlin.
 A delegation from George W. Child camp, No 2l, Sons of Veterans. at tended a campfire given by E. P. Nor ton camp of Webster, Mass, Wednes- day evening.
 After Gypsy Moth.
 State Entomologist Britton of New Haven and three assistants, headed by Donald ]. Caffrey. are making inroads on the nests of the gypsy and brown tail moths in Putnam. They are also to cover surrounding towns. It has been reported that they have destroyed about $500 nests to date in Putnam.
 Howard Bullard of Kfllingly road has. bought out Mayhews restaurant in Webster. Mass, and has left for that town, where he is to superintend the operation of the business.
 Rev. B. F. Benoit will preach in the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock.
 Mir. and Mrs Hermon B. Chandler and daughter Dorothy, of Worcester, formerly of this city, are visiting friends and relatives in Woodstock and Putnam.
 l.. N. Ingraham has moved from
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
PoMFRET SCHOOL
Additional Buildings te Bs Ersctss
 During the Coming Summer.

It is reported that additional build- ings are to be erected at Pomfret school during the coming summer, that the growing needs of the institution may be met. The proposed structures will be in accordance with . plan al- requirement of the school which has received gifts amounting to several hundreds of thousands of dollars dur- ing the past i've years.
 Something in Name.
 Commenting edltorially on the re- appointment of Postmaster Frank c. Letters after sixteen years of faithful service, a Hartford paper expresses its conviction that there is something in certainly, and with 1t . record of ef11- cient and expanded service that has made the name seem even more ap- propriate. if that be possible, than may be evident outside of the city that benefits by it's postmaster's abi1- ly well.
 No Date Set for chartsr Hearing.
 No date has been assigned by the committee on cities and boroughs at Hartford for hearing on Mayor Mac- donald's petition for revision of tho charter of the eity of Putnam and for the estabiishment of the commission form of government. It is understood that the local people who have the matter in charge are not yet ready to take the matter up with the commit tee of the legislature.
 Farmers Fear EmpIoyrs' Liability Act
 There is a surprising degree of ap- prehension among the farmer repre- sentatives of Windham county relative to the proposed employers liability act. It's provisions have impressed some of them as dangerous to their interests as small employers of labor and in effect they are convinced woul3 cause disaster to them in case of an accident to ono in their emnlQy
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING Practically cempietsd,s But Small De- fsets. Mutt es Hsmsdisd- urned

i First Selectnan James T. Tew, ,Franl Larrabee and Attorney Thomas J. Ke. ley, members of the High school build ing committee, with Architect Cooper ton, who designed the high schoo buil1in, and Henry c. Peck and Johr McWilliams of the firm of Peck, Me Williams 6 Co., contractore of Nor- Wicn who built the Building, held 6 conference at the school, building or animation of the building.
 While the building is practically completed, there are the usual number of small defects to be remedied and changes to be made so that the build ing is not quite ready for formal ac- centanee. The contractors however expressed themselves as being perfect ly willing to make all repairs and changes suggested. and that even aft CT tho building should be finally ac- cepfed they would any time within a year make any repairs of defective work that had been overlooked and which would probalbly be required of them under the terms of their con- tract.
 The committee round that it would be proper that the town should have possession of the building gszimmediate- ly, and that tine contractors should sign a waiver to that effect without REcJuQlC6 u CuS interest Ol tift tOWu After some discussion the contractors finally signed a written agreement permitting the use and occupancy by the town of the high scoooa buildine and premises for such purposes as the town may. desire; and that such use and occupancy shall not be construed as an acceptance of the work to be performed by Peck. McWilliams & Go. under their. contract with the, town for the fu1f1lment of the obligations and liabilities under said contract.
 Turned Over to Town.
 The committee thereupon notified First Selectman Few that the building was turned over to the town, and MT. Few in turn notified Principal Case of the High scf1oool that he could fmme- diately enter the building and use 1t for school purposes If necessary.
 Some of the rooms will be utilized for school work. at once, and others will have. to wait for furnishings and equipment. A part of the furniture for the school has been ordered and Is now being manufactured.
 The furnishing committee of the town school board, accompanied by Principal Case, will go to Boston ear- 1y next wekand select such furniture as they may be able to make satiaac- tory arrangements for.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
DANIELSON .
Local Knights Going to Moosup h. !. staslation-cIosino Entsrtainment in
 Young Peoples ceurss--Funsral of
 Marcus Wood.

Miss Clara Murdock of Pon1fret wal the guest Friday of friends in Daniel son.,
 Henry A. St. Claire of Worcester wis., ited with friends in Danielson Friday
 Joseph Lacalee will return today from stay at Ashford with q party oi fishermen
 Mrs. Benjamin L. Bailey of the West Side is visiting relatives in South Miss Maude Phillips of Hartford is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Charles Hutchins.
 The members of the board of relief for the town of Killingly are to hold their final meeting on Tuesday of next week.
 p. E. Jette was in Boston Thurs
 Mr and Mrs. Henry Potter of Wood . stock were visitors in Danielson Fri- day.
 Miss Winnie Shaw has been spend ing few days in Hartford. Mrs. Louis Youn. who has been se- riously i'll for few weeks past. is
 Highest Scores at Whist. Mrs. Eli Dagenias. Mrs. Fred Ma thieu, Miss Clara Mai1hot and Mrs weekly meeting of the Bijou Whist club.
 Going to Moosup installation. a. Officers and members of Rose oi Lima council, K. of C., will go to Moosup Sunday to assist in the cere- mony of installation. State Deputy William Mulligan of Hartford and Dis- trict Deputy F. d. -Hurlihe of Willi- mantle will be present.
 Anniversary of Big Ice Storm.
 The ice storm that beran Friday forenoon recalled the fact that the great ice storm of two years ago oc- sands of dollars worth of damage tc trees and to telephone and telegraph lines.
 Enjoyable Entsrtainment.
 The F1orentine orchestra gave the final entertainment in the Younr Peo- ple's course in the town hall on Fri day evening. the large audience beina delighted with the excellence of the programme rendered. The course has been fully as successful and as thor ough1y appreciated this year as ever giving local people a better class o1 entertainments than would otherwise be possible at home.
 charIes T.. Stone to Speak.
 Charles T. Stone, formerly principal of Killingly High school, has accepted an invitation to address the Mems Baraca union of the Methodist church ton Friday evening of next week Mir Stones subject win include a descrip- ton of his recent trip through Switzer- land and his visit to Mount vesuvius
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
FUNERAL.
Marcus Wood.

Funeral services for Marcus Wood were held at his home on Broad street Friday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. clareIlee aa Barber pastor of the consrs- tended for many years, being the off ciating clergyman. Burial was in Westheld cemetery. The bearers were Everett o. Wood. Danielson; Linwood Ti1linghast Boston: Henry Potter, Woodstock: Leroy Wood, East Orange. N. J. A. F. Wood was in charge of the funeral arransements. Tn respect to the memory of MT. Wood, the high and graded schools in Danielson, where he taught music for many years. were closed during Friday afternoon
 Bill to Regulate Brush Fires.
 Josiah B. Tilling1ast has been at Hartford this week, appearing before the committee on agriculture relative to q bill regulating the setting of fires for the purpose of burning brush, etc. MT. Tillinghast has been interested in the matter of protecting woodlands from forest fires for years. but the amendment to the present act which he advocates would give property owners q little more privilege in disposing of rubbish on their places. MT. TfIling- hast has made a careful study of means presses the opinion that of all losses there is hardly another kind that is so absolutely a dead loss as that caused 1y forest fires.
 At Providence Convention.
 Rev. William J. Reynolds, pastor of the Congregational church at Dayville. has been at Providence this week, at- tending the seigfth annual convention of the Religious Educational associa- ton. Among the many noted persons who spoke before the convention were Dr. Lyman Abbott and Jane A7dafns
 New hydrant Ordered.
 The warden and court of burgcsses of Danielson have voted to place a hydrant on School street east side. at the head of Center street A petition, filed by Dominick Nado ana other citi- zens, called the attention of the off cia1s to the fact that q hydrant was needed there. When in position the new hydrant will he of service in pro- tecting all of the property a1eng Gen. ter strset and 5 part sr School. Fotter and High streets. It will reDlAca enA
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
Lightsd 'Fire With Kerosene.

May street to the house recently va- scated by Dr. Landry on Woodstock avenue.
 Lighted Fire With Kerosene. Arthur Andrews, aged 12, is at the home of his parents, on Farrows street with badly burned face. He was left at home alone, and upon looking at the fire. he decided 1t had gone out, so put 1 a few kindlings in the stove and pour i ed on sorde kerosene. There was a flash of fire that burned the boys face badly.
 Roger Mowry is ill at his home on Woodstock avenue. MT. Mowry is a. past master and the oldest members of 0utnebaus lodge, No. 1o6, A.. F. and Golden Wedding. slsss
 Today Saturday.. February IS. Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Tourtellote of North sGrosvenordale celebrate the fiftieth an- niyersary of their wedding. Although mo formal invitations have been fs- sued, they will be lat home'' to their friends from 3 to..S o'clock.
 Mrs. Eunice Manchester of Grand View has returned from stay in Providence { #'.s.4
 Putnam nest Order of Owls, held an open mass meeting Friday night in Foresters' hall at 8 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
SHOWING OF CHENEY SILKS.

Fouisrd is great SIX favorfte, es- pecisily for the coming season. Always nsol. tasteful and well wearing.
 These Foulards arc mostly in the popular polka dot patterns, blue with white. black with white, and brown with stripes: also green with small wbite stripes and black with small white stripes. Every pattern repre- sents the seasons lstest style. Price 5ec yard. f3
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
GRANGE MASTER
Well Pleased with Rapid Growth of
 Organization.

State Master Leonard H. Healey of North woodstock Is well pleased with the growth that the grange is making throughout Connecticut. In addition to the gains made since the first of the year in various subordinate gran ges, two new granges have been insti- tuted during the present month, one at Mansfield, where the charter. car- one of the most active state masters the organization has ever had and his interest and activity in this special work keep him hustling about the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18

H3 t
 M. M. Dwyer was in New Britain Friday.
 Frank Howartt was In .worcester on business trip Friday.
 Miss Grace A. Taylor iB visiting relatives in Springfield.
 F. Walden Wright was in Hartford Rev. A. H. withee of rAstford VI in Putnam Friday.
 John elairss Condition osrious. John Blair, injured in the mill at Wauregan Thursday, was delirious and in q critical condition at the Day-Kim- recovery are slight.
 NichoIs Estats 91fs,ooo.
 Appraisers of the estate of George H. Nichols, who died at Thompson, a few months ago. have filed an in- ventory of total of $118,000. Mt. Nich- ols' estate includes 19 pieces of wood- land, representing much money.
 Parsonaos for Eastford Church. The estate of Charles Reynolds, late of Mfdd1etown, has through Louis s, Smith, administrator, transferred a dwelling at Eastford to the trustees of the Methodist church of that place. It ts to be used as parsonage. Rev. A. H. Withee. formerly in charge of the work of the Salvation Army in Putnam, ig the pastor of the church, having recently been called for an- other year.
 Hospital Crowded.
 John Mal1on, prisoner from the jail at Brooklyn, Is at the Day -Kimball hospital. He has been operated upon for appendicitis and Friday his con- dition was satisfactory. The capacity of the hospital is now taxed to the fullest degree, most of the cases be- ing of surgical nature,
 Low Death Rate for January. There were four deaths in Putnam during January, according to the monthly bulletin of the state board of health. representing ar annual death rate per thousand of 6.5, which was one of the lowest in the state. Bron- chitis and heart disease each caused one death, all other diseases causing two. The deaths were all of adults.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18

colds, asthma, malarias loW-fever, stomach troubles and all wasting, weakened conditions, if taken in time and as directed.
 oAux1oN.-whm you aek youf drugslst. grocer er 1ea1sS fof Du6y'o Pure Malt m abssiutS1y pure medicinal malt whlskey and is sofa IN 6EALED BOTTLES oNLY-- never h bulk. Look for tAs trademark, tho 'so1d Chemist" on tho lsbsl, and mako sure tAe sea ever the eoxk is unbreksu. Pries si.oc , lsrss scttls wsiss 1seicsi Dsps.s- 1oeAsoe1r, Y. y., fer au uluDtfstsd medical boeA1et containing tssttmontals and rules for hsalsA, an1 asetes's aavtcs, totA seat free.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
NEW SCOTCH elMenAms.

A lot of new Scotch G4ngnams just asufved. with the pretttest combination of cslors and checks we ever had. These Ginghams come in dress lengths of II and 1e yards each. Not many of them. eisaer. aDs the price we are ask ing will cause them to remain but a very short time 2oc yard, good value at 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
NEWS FURNISHINGS.

The new 'BRay Possum" brand Hos iery for men. meditm weight cotton fegulaS 16s quality, for '1oc pair.
 Blsck fleece lined Cotton Hose, 15c quality for 1oc
 Mems good quality Shirt and Draw CTS. soc each. Mems Gray Sweaters, 5oc each
 Mems Shirts. colored or striped, at- tached cuffs, soc.
 Men's White Shirts. pleated bosom, Attached cuffs, s100
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
FUNERAL.
,John M. Martin.

The funeral of John M. Martin was held Friday afternoon at o'clock at St. Paups Episcopal church. and was very largely attended. Rev. J. Fl. Townsend, rector of the church, was the officiating clergyman. Services at the grave were conducted by a dele- gation from Obewebetucax lodge, No. 16, ]. O. o. F., of which deceased was a member. The bearers were relatives. Burial was in the Willimantic ceme- tery. Funeral Directors Elmore & Shepard were in charge of the ar- rangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
Prsparinu for Track Meet.

The boys of the Wfndham High school are actively preparing them- selves for dual track meen with Put nam High school at Putnam next Saturday. Some of the members of and the weight men especially will be looked upon to give a good account of themselves It has been a long time since Windhan High was represented by a track team
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
OBITUARY.
Mrs. j. E. cushman.

Word has been received of the death in Los Angeles, Cal, of Mrs. Ta1itha L. Cushman, widow of J. E. Cushman, formerly of Willimantic, and her body accompanied by her sons wife, Mrs. W. L. Gallup, will be brought here for burial. MT. Cushman was successful business man, and one who was in- terested in the upbuildtig of the town. He was much interested in the pres- ent Congregational church, contribut- ing generously to its building, and . handsome communion service was pre- scented the church by his first wife, Mrs. Della Sterrs Cushman of Mans field.
 That MT. Cushman retained his in- terest in Willimantic Is shown by the fact that in making his will more than twenty years ago he remembered the Congregational churches of Williman- tic ard Mansfield Center, the w. c. T. U. and the Y. M. c. A, if such organ nations existed at the time of the distribution of his estate. That pro- vision of his will was quite a potent factor in the establishment of the present local branch of the r. M. c. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
Troubies Of Motorist.

Dr. I. B. Gallup met with few dif1- cultis Friday morning in operating his automobile. such as. often assail all lup strated out about g o'clock and on Pearl street the cork grip on the han
 dle of the steerins apparatus came off and he, lost control of the auto-
 mobile, which ran into the yard be- tween the two Johnson houses, Nos. IS and 1T Pearl street. The machine struck picket fence between the houses before the power was shut off, and partially demolished it. Two To-
 sisted the doctor to push the auto back on the street. He made fresh start and got as far as Turner silk mill,
 where the auto became stalled, ow-
 ing to defective spark plug. The
 only damage to the auto in collfding
 with the fence consisted of a piece
 being knocked off the mud guard over
 the right forward wheel
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
LACE pEPARFM eNr.

AIle~ers, csc yard 90 inch Flounees at 25c yard.
 Gauocos from 1 to inches wide lec and 25c yard.
 Edgas from to 20 inches wide. 1sc and 35c yard
 Edses from 1 to inches wide, 7c yard
 Stamped Wash Belts. with emb needle and material, Ice.
 Insertions that were 1i2 Pc to 15c yard, now your choice at 12 I.2c ward
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
1911 BATES eINenAMs AND PER.
 GALES.

All new patterns for this season crisp &rd attractive. All in the pret- tiest oslor blendlnRs. The variety. too of chceks plafds and stripes is won derfully pleasing and satisfactory, giv- inx wide choice in selection. Price 1s 1-zc yard. Perca1ss fn clain colors, some with Uoto of stripes in blue, red and black Every one . pretty pattern. Price 12 1-zc yard.
 Other interesting items in the Dress ossds Dspartmsnt:
 3s-inch Black Tafeta. at s1.50 yard ss-inca1 Black SIX. at s1oo yard.
 ss-fnch Black Silx. at 75c yard.
 Rarsey Cloth. s2.0O yard Satin ofssssAine, in colors, 75c yard, India Twist black. $1.5o yard.
 Black Panama, s1.5o yard. Diagonal. 31.25 yard.
 All semnants of dress goods ct spe- cial prices
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
BAsEM ENT.

JsD. hand dscsrated China, aI use- kul articles, beautifully decorated in 1pld and white. at big saving. The lot comprises vases. decorated pitch vrs. ssiad bowls. creaaner and sugsr ests comb and brush trays, bread plates. cake plates. pickle. olive and erelery dizhes-your choice for s1.eo--- were from s1.so to sass.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
ro PIav at suf6etd

The windhann High school basket ball five goes to Suffield today to play return game with the fast C. l.. l. were beaten when the teams met ear-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
Military Ball at s4orr,.

The annual military ball of tse ca- det battalion of the Connecticut agri- cultural college at Storrs was given in College hall Friday evening and was largely attended by members of the faculty, students and aiunani, some 150 in all being present. The hall was eiaboratefy decorated for the occasion with profus1on of American flags. guns and other niilftary insignia Mu- sic was furnished by the Thread City cyclers' orchestra of Wt1l5mantic The Datronesses were Mrs Beach.