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Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
G. A. R. CIRCLE.
G. A. R. CIRCLE. Lucy Webb Hayes Members of Central Village Have HuckIeberry Picnic Shower for Mrs. c. T. Bishop.

The Lucy Webb Hayes c. A. R. cir cle of Central Village held their annual huck1eherry picnic at the home of Ca leb T. Bishop on Wednesday, August 9. They went on the 9.45 trolley car and returned on the 5.45 trolley to Central Village. after a delightful day. A most interesting programme was conducted by Mrs. Julia Newton, in which nearly all took some part, after which all who wished to went to the berry field, filled their baskets with berries, and return ed to the house to rest and regale themselves on lemonade. As the la dies knew that last Saturday was Mrs. Bishops birthday, but they could not come that day, they prepared a surprise by each bringing a token of love to Mrs Newton. With short presenta- tion speech they showered Mrs. Bishop with the gifts as she sat in her chair It was a complete surprise, as she sup posed her birthday had been forgotten The kind feeling which prompted the gifts was much appreciated, as were also the gifts. At the close of the ex- ercises the flag salute of the ladies G. A. R. circle was closed by singing America while standing in a circle around the flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Holmes Cady Reunion Big Success Drummers' and Fifers' Convention at Crystal Lake.

The annual reunion of the Holmes Cady association was held at Crystal lake Thursday. Many people came from all directions in all kinds of con- mobiles. Dinner was served at noon in the hotel. The usual sports and entertainment was provided and the day was thoroughly enjoyed. This re- union has always been a great event to all concerned and Thursdays meeting ideal and the boating and bathing were excellent.
 To Meet at Lake.
 The annual drummers and fifars' convention will be held at Crystal lake Saturday Aug. 19. There will be the usual attractions and a s1ore dinner will be served free to all drummers and fifers.
 Borough Notes.
 Erwin Howlatt has returned from a visit in Brimfeld
 Mrs. Walter Tracy is the guest of MT and Mrs. William Wood. Samuel Furnace of New York is vis- iting his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Furnace.
 Mrs Hannibal Alden and daughte. Lucy are al Marblehead Mass. ]. Wassernan has gone on busi- ness trip to New York. Ralph Collins of Hartford is visiting rela tives in town. Louis and Miss Alice Fitzpatrick oi Providence are the guests of MT ant Mrs. F. +. F'itzpa trick Miss Gertrude Winter of Brookfi elt has returned home after visit witt MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Howard Ralph Lee of New Haven is visiting \ relatives in town. Miss Ellen Fitzpatrick has retu, net from a visit in Providence MT. and Mrs. August Fedler are a Block Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
BERRY TARIFF. Flat Rate Fixed By Prospect Farmers Short Clothes Dodge Didn't Go.

The farmers of Prospect have ad- vanced the entrance fee to their lots for berry picking. Until this week tickets for adults were fifteen cents day. and ten cents for boys and girls in short clothes The farmers had to do this to prevent themselves from being imposed upon. Women and men caught onto the game and used to appear at the gates leading to the lots wearing costumes such as they had discarded many years ago. They put up with it until a man with whiskers atJired in short pants wanted to be let in for a dime. After this all the farmers who allow people on their premises at all held a meet ing and decided upon a uniform price of fifteen cents for young and old with out reference to the cut of the gar- rnents they wear. At this price some of the farmers make about s a day while the season 1asts.-Waterbury Democrat
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
FOUR CIVIL WAR RIFLES Presented Capt. p. J. F. Sullivan by
 Mrs. George w. MeIony.

Capt. P. J. F. Sullivan of Company l., First infantry, C. N. G.. has been presented four olG-tim Springfield ri Hes, used during the civil war. The I.1Ies were the property of the late George Wales Melony, having been in ms possession for eighteen years. be- ing presented him by friend At the tine MT. Melony received the rifles he went to Springfield and visited the afmory in the hope of being a bile to procure bayonets to fit, but found that the manufacture and issue of that /partlcular style had long been diseon- tinued. He did. however procure two bayonets that would fit. When he vis- tied Richmond. Va, at the reunion of Sherldan's veterans. he went out up on the former field of battle and due. up an old bayonet that was badly rust ed and bent, several bullets, spoons. 1orks and number of other relics
 Mrs. Melony presented the rifles and bayonets, to Captain Sullivan, who has hung them in the officers, auar- ters in the Valley street armory.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
CANTERBURY LAWN FETE. Over 200 Witness Chinese Wedding and Enjoy Clever Entertainment - The Churches and w. c. r. U. Benefited.


 Over two hundred attended the lawn festival at the residence of Mrs. R. R.. Merrifield Canterbury, on the after noon and evening of Wednesday. Aug. 9th. The grounds were beautifully dec- orated and illuminated with Chinese lanterns. A large stage vas erected, overarched with birches, where an open air performance was given Of the Chinese wedding as presented last May before the worlds missionary exposi : tion at Boston. Nine characters were represented. The original costumes were sent on from Boston for the oc- casion. Miss Dora Galloway made a Icharmingly demure bride from .the Ori- ent. Her costume of cherry coiored satin was hand embroidered in gold thread. The bridegroom was her broth - CT, Willard Galloway. The part of the mother-in Jaw was admirably sustain : ed by Miss Grace Rathbun of Vest minister who also explained the sig nificance of the ceremony Other par ticipants in the wedding were Rev. and Mrs. George Smith, Rev. A. A. Smith, Miss Evangelne Smith, Miss Edith Williams and Miss Cassie Medbury. The bride was borne in state in a sedan chair to the home of her motherin - law The wedding was prepared under the supervision of Mrs. A. A. Smith. After the ceremony musical and literary programme was presented. William French sang two solos, The Gay Cavalier, and Then You'll Re-
 member Me. Mrs. Columbus Smith re- peated the monologue which won the silver medal at the w. C. T. U. medal contest in Willimantic recently Mrs. William French gave pleasure with q recitation, The Girl from Maine. A hu-
 morous reading, Michaers Lady, was given by Miss Frederick Olney, follow ed by a most interesting address by
 Mrs. l.. K. Fuller of Scotland, county superintendent of the W. C. T. U. Miss Katherine Pfuger of New York and Herbert Lyman sang d duet, Play encore with Silver Threads Among the Gold Mrs. Merrifeld recited The Clowns Baby, in gypsy costume. By special request addresses were also made by MT. Robinson of Stafford grand master of the grange. and the Rev. George Penney of Scotland. Hu-
 morous recitations by Frank Parkmrsi were enthusiastically received. Gypsy fortune telling and a fish pond added | largely to the eXchequer and the amusement of the guests. Refresh l mentS were served.
 1 It was one of the most novel enter | tainments ever presented in Canter- bury, and there was grateful apprecia- | tion of the hearty patronage of out oi town visitors from Plainfield, Yer sailles Hanover, Central Village, Can terbury Green. and Scotland. The pro- l ceeds were above even the sanguint expectations of the committee, and will
 be divided between the lMethodist church of the Plains, the Congrega tional church of Westminster. and the local w. c. T. U., Buell. union.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
Three Cars off. the Track.

There was another slight freight mishap at South Windham on the Gen. tral Vermont railroad Thursday after noon about 3 o'clock when extra freight No. 1893. northbound cramped frog in a switch and put three cars off the iron. The train was running slowly into the station when the acci- dent occurred some thirty feet below on what is called the south track, not the main line. The train was taking the siding and the cars that went off were located in such q part of the train as not to interfere with the nov ing of the greater part of the train which was sent northward and left this city but 45 minutes late or so leaving at o'clock. Superintendent Costello and wrecking train and crew from New London arrived lit tie before o'clock and it was be- lieved that the cars would be placed back upon the iron and the damage repaired some time during the eve ming.
 No injuries were received by any of the crew and the main line was not blocked by the slight wreck.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11

Miss Helen Hatch, Miss Grace Hills and Miss Jane Watson have returned from d two months trip abroad. X pleasant incident of the return voyage was 8 conversation by wireless tele- graph between these ladies, who were passengers on the Adriatic of the White Star line, and MT. and Mrs. William Waldo Hyde of this city who were passengers on the Baltic of the same line which was outward bound. When the ships were in mid -ocean and about forty miles apart. pleasant messages were exchanged between Mrs. Hyde and her sister, Miss Watson and the other members of the party.-Hart- ford Courant
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
LITCHFiELD SILVERWARE.
Rare Collections Exhibited Under
 Auspices of D. A. R, Chapter.

The Loan Silver exhibition given un- der the auspices of the D. A. R. in the Litchfeld library had a successful week. The exhibits were of solid sil-
 yer and extended over wide range of time in all old silverware up to 1920. The largest collection was the Duffie- Canill Among them was the rattail spoon belonging to Mrs. o. R. Duffie, the earliest form known, dated 1850. Among the silverWare were teasets, trays, bowls, sugar shakers ladies and others which ranged from 1750 to the 18th century.
 The Curtis collection loaned by George M. Curtis of Meriden was notable one. It consisted of old spoons forks pitchers heating basins and other silverware. They date from 174A up. Of note was tankard dated 1774 belonging to George M. Curtis. Miss Alice Welcott's collection con- sists of some rare pieces of Russian silver, teasets, bowls and spoons Among her collection is a mug dated 172o.
 ; Pitcher 1737. Miss M. G. Starrs fine collection consisted of a wide va riety of teasets and silverware. Among others of special note were Mrs. W. J. Dykes Dutch silver of which six spoons in carved rack, rack dated 1864, spoons a few years later, attracted at tention. The Apostle spoons of E. M. Wheeler dated in the early part of the 11th century.
 A unique exhibit was the Dutch drinking cup owned by Miss Alice l Kingsbury dated 1890. All the names of the owners have been inscribed as | it has been handed down from genera l tion to generation.
 Miss Esther H. Thompson's collec- tion of Judge Reeves silverware caused a great deal of interest Among some of the others were the 260-year- old bowl belonging to Miss Frances E. 1 Hickox, heating basin dated I'll, Mrs. 1 w. R. ThCrston, complete reproduction ] of apostle spoons lent by Mrs God frey and Miss Coe. Royal drinking cup, I Mrs. Vanderpool; Mary Floyd Tall 1 madge. urn belonging 10 Mrs. Ed ward W. Seymour. French design tea set owned by Miss Clarissa Deming, l tea spoon 172e. Mrs. F. W. Peck, rare 1 shape sugar bowl Mrs. Lloyd Deming, l an urn belonging to Mrs. E. W. Sey-
 mour, which was wedding present to
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
DAHIELs0H
Borough Man to Attend Franklin Fam fly Reunion-Fireworks at the Park Scarcity of Laborers for Sewer Work.

Miss Ruth Eaton is the guest of friends in Boston.
 Frank A. Towne has secured em- ployment in Norwich.
 Henry LaVaIIey is enjoying three weeks vacation from his work as clerk for A. G. Beckley.
 Rev. E. F. Studley and family are spending three weeks at Oak Bluffs, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Geer of Maid en are guests of .Mr. and Mrs. Henry Geer of Furnace street.
 MT. and Mrs. Edmund Somers. of New York are guests this week of MT. and Mrs William .Whittle.
 Injured in Motorcycle Accident.
 Fred Pierce is the guest of his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Alvah Pierce of Squaw Rocks farm. MT. Pierce, who is principal of a school in Maine, re- gently met with an accident while riding his motorcycle, and as a result is suffering with badly bruised knee.
 katydds Heard.
 Katydids were first heard here last evening. This is taken to mean an early fall, as frost is said to follow katydid.
 Harold Greene is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. w. A. Graves at Oakland beach.
 Reunion of Franklin. Family.
 Charles E. Franklin will attend a reunion of the Franklin family to be held at Scranton. Pa, August IA.
 Need New Uniforms.
 Pioneer hose company is interested in purchasing new blue uniforms so as to be able to wear them at the firemen's muster to be held in Putnam in October. All of the other !eompa nies in the borough department are equipped with the regular service uni- form and the Two's will undoubtedly take favora ole action in this matter soon.
 Repairs for Motor Boat.
 Dr. w H. Judson had his, motor boat brought here from Oakland beach this week for needed repairs to the boat and the installing of new engine About September 1 he will take the boat back to the beach.
 Charles Oin of Boston is the guest of his mother. Mrs. Mary Olin of Hut chins street. MT. Olin, who is connect ed with the Boston Transcript, lived here during his boyhood.
 Witnessed Fireworks.
 A large crowd attended the display of fireworks at Wildwood park Thurs day evening. Extra car service was furnished by the Connecticut com pany.
 New Boiler for Buff Wheel Mill.
 A 75-horsepower boiler was unload ed at the freight station Thursday fol use in the mill recently leased by the Williamsville Buff Wheel company. A few machines have been placed in the mill and more will De soon brought down from Wiliamsville for use ir the making of the polishing cloth wheels to be manufactured in the new mill.
 Laborers Scarce.
 Work on the Mechanics street sewer is progressing slowly. owing partly te the great depth to which the pipes are laid and also to the lack of available help, there being but few day laborers here at present. The pipes are laid uI to a point opposite the residence o1 Eugene Nash.
 Thursday, during the noon hour. g horse belonging to A. Longo, while hitched in the yard in the rear of the Main street store. stepped on a planl that had become unsafe and fel through with one of his forward feet With the assistance of a plank and 2 few bystanders the horse was freed from the hole.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
MRS. BENTON ENTERTAINs.
Whist at Lake Bungalow for Eoosic
 Falls Guest.

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Frank F.. Fenton gave a party at her bungalow at Lake Wangumbuag, South Coven- try, in honor of her guests, Misses Meta and Marie Story of Hoosic Falls, N. '. Three tables of whist were play ed, after which an elaborate luncheon was served Among those present were Misses Ruth Taylor, Kathleen Fuller. Helen Harrington. Marion Jor- dan and her guest. Elsie TieDel of Brooklyn, N Y. May Ulrich. Bessie Anderson Corneiia Thompson, Helen Larrabee, Lillian Lincoln. all of Will limantic, and Clara Thompson of Suf- field
 In the evening the party of young ladies went down to the Casino, were joined by the boys and passed the re- mainder of a pleasant evening in dane ing. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. C. ?. Story of Hoosic Falls. N. Y, Mrs. F. P. Fenton, Mrs. W. P. Jordan and Mrs. H. E. F. Tiesing. The Willimantic contingent, except those staying at the lake. returned to the city on the last trolley.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
IN CITY COURT.
Woman;S Case Continuec-John keIlian
 Given Leave to Leave.

:. Thursday morning in police court the case of Lillian Nickers Wallen, Who was charged with stealing cloth ing and jewelry to the value of S10 from Mrs. Evie E. Edgarton on Pleas ant street. was continued until August Zb, upon request of defendant. in or der that she may have her witnesses in court.
 John kellian, transient who was arrested some time after midnight on Thursday, pleaded guilty to intoxica- tion. The court imposed a sentence ef thirty days in the. county jail at Brooklyn. but execution, of judgment was suspended on condition that he leave town at once. kellian was ar rested here about a dozen years ago. He appears to be half witted sort of chap and harms none but himself
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
Straw Mating Suit Cases

24-inch size. leather bound, protect ed corners, strong steel frame and lin en lined, from s1.OO. $1.19, $1.49 and s2.39.
 In the better quality these Straw Mating Cases are all linen lined with inside pocket with either short or long straps to go around the entire case. The corners are protected with strong leather bumpers, firmly riveted to the steel frame. S2 69. $2.9S and $3.39.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam


dred tickets have already been dis posed of in TaftviI1e and Baltic alone to persons who were of the opinion that the affair was to be given to help the Garde make up the deficiency in cured as a result of the. big cele- bration in Willimantic on the Fourth of July.
 The Garde's officers stated Thurs day that the affair was evidently be- ing gotten up by crowd of indiyid- ualS who were using the Garde's name. The Garde has given some bakes, but only for members and 8 few friends in the past and in no way has any thing to do with the one announced for Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
c. E. Rallies Planned.

A meeting of the members of the Hartford Christian Endeavor union was held in the parlors of the Y. M C. A. last week for the purpose of formulating plains for the presenta ton ef the report of the convention in At lantic City which many members at tended. to the different societies of the Hartford union- It was decided to hold four rallies, one in each district during September and October Topics
 were assigned to about 15 speakers.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
A Near-S Sea Serpent

Captain James Brown of Southport
 went out to his eel pots the other
 morning and found the nearest thing to a sea serpent that he has ever seen The thing was built something like an eel. was three feet long and weighed four hun fred pounds. It's colors were extremely orange and black. The cap tain had a hard fight to make way with
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
JEWET CITY
Highway Inproven1e n1ents-ThornIea Club Guests of Mrs. T. B. Keen on Motor Trip-94 Degrees in the Shade.

Several teams are busy hauling gravel to the macadam ro!d. A coat of tar is to be applied with a top dressing of gravel.
 Motored to the Pier.
 The Thornlea club were pleasantly entertained by Mrs T. B. Keen Thurs day on an auto ride to Narragansett Pier. Besi ies her own car, another was brought into service. A delightful day was spent. Mrs. Keen's hospitality being thoroughly appreciated by her guests
 Principal John E. Robinson was in town Thursday, closing the bargain for the tenement he is to occupy in the John Hennon house, in Mathewson street, soon to be vacated by Walter E. Marshall.
 The mercury climbed to 94 degrees in the shade Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
OBITUARY.
Hiram B. Peck.

Hiram B. Peek. aged 67, died Thurs day morning a his home in Mansfield Center, following a. long illness. Death was due to septic cirrhosis Mir. Peck was a native of New York, being a son of Daniel and Sarah (Greenl Peck. He had. however been residing in Mansfield for some years, being en- gagged as q farmer. He is survived by a widow and several children.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
Miller Lodged in Ear.

Dr. H. W. Delesdernier of Meriden performed an unusual operation this week. A large miller had lodged in d young mans ear and caused him con- sidera ble annoyance until taken out by the physician, who now has the insect on exhibition in his office.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
All Leather Suit Cases

All-Leather Suit Case. Steel Frame. all linen lined. with short straps, at s3.39.
 with short or all around straps, steel frame, linen lined. with pocket. s4.9S, s6.50 and s7.9S.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
Cruise in sIoop Dorothy.

Dr. and Mrs. J. Hobart Egbert and daughter, Miss Agnes, left Thursday for three days cruise on the doctors auxiliary sloop Dorothy on Long ls- land sound. The ladies will return on Saturday evening, but the doctor will continue the cruise all next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
A Groton correspondent writes:

Miss Miriam Barstow, who resign d as teacher of domestic science at the Manual Training school last term. left Tuesday for Seattle Wash, to make an extended visit with her brother Edgar BarStow. Miss Barstow will visit friends in Willimantic and will stop in several other places for brief visits while en route. Miss Barstow con
 templates remaining in Seattle at least year. after which she will return east.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
Garde Florimond's Name Used With
 out Authority

The clambake widely avertised for Sunday as being given under the auspices of Garde Florimond as it's fourth annual, is not sanctioned or authorized by the Garde or it's off cers. so stated the highest officers who could be reached Thursday. It has been reported that more than one hum
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
FUN NERAL.
Mrs. Hannah Richmond.

The funeral of Mrs. Hannah Ricn- moHd was held from the Methodist church at 1 o'clock Thursday after noon. Rev. MT. Belcher officiated. Burial was in Grove street cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
MURRAY''S BOSTON STORE
 WlLLIMANTIc, CONN.
Suit Cases and Bags

. suit case or bag.
 Some here will interest you. Not only in Suit Cases or Bags, but in Trunks also
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
Hand Bags in Straw Mating

All neatly lined. leather bound, two gilt clasps. just the bag you need for q short journey. Size 15. soc; size Is. soc; size r. st.00; size IS, s1.10.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
BALTIC

In giving the report of the marriase e that took place in Baltic Wednesda, !, there was an error. The bridegroom was Arsene Lucier and the bride Miss Celina. Larocque.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11

Mary Floyd Tallmadge, 17S4. A tea caddy with lock belonging to Mrs. Harrison Sanford, N. c. Barneys col lection of spoons and Mrs. H. D. Kill bourn's collection.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
Can't Resist It.

As the year 1912 approaches. how ever, MT. Bryan appears to be getting more and more into fourth battle frame of mind.-Chicago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
WILLIMANTIc
What !s Going On Tonight.

Bazaar at Camp Ground Afternoon and Evening. Scenic Temple
 Keller Skating at the Casino Iala side Park.
 Radiant Chapter, No. II. O F.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
HONEST BARGAINS and Hiigh-grade Goods
during the july Sale was highly sp- preciated by crowds of satisfied e0sto- ,n1ers.
 It has been the talk of the town y--,-- we could sell such goods so cheap.
 Now we have decided to continue all tfhe
Big Cut Prices on all Staple Goods

and to bring out some greater bargains than ever before during the month of August. Every customer who reads this advert isemenf will do 9 favor te their neighbors or friends to tell ther1 of this great bargain opportunity. We are not making a profit but are selling from the stock at lower prices than the goods are worth. Buy your goods now that you'll need later and have to pay higher prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
All Leather Hand Bags

Lined with Linen or Chamois. Steel Frames, protected corners Size Is, ssss. size 16, sS.69; size II. sS.ss size, Is. $5.39.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-11
The Boston Dry Goods COMPANY,
 Danielson, Conn.
 JAMES E. KEECH. Manager.
Chatted By Wireless.

the monster before it could be taken
 to Fairfield, where it is on exhibition