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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
PUTNAM
Miss Gertrude Rogers Speaks on Mis- sionary Work-Locai People Witness Big Game-BasketbaI Notes-Su- perior Court Session Tuesday.

In spite of the disagreeable rain storm Friday, many attended the union thankoffering meeting of the women's missionary Societies of the Methodist, Baptist, Adventist and Congregational churches. held in the Congregational chapel, listening to a brilliant address ain. who has been a missionary in Van, Turkey After a years stay in this country Miss Rogers is to return to her work in Turkey. Mrs. s. M. Wheeleck sweetly rendered vocal solo, after which tea was served Mrs J. B. Kent Mrs. Carrie Gascoigne, Mrs F. F. Clarke and Miss Mary Dan ieIs poured A display of Armenian laces was of interest to the ladies
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Second Congregational church re- ceived $40 in their collection.
 Personal Mention.
 Mir. and Mrs Henry Tourtellotte of South Hadley, Mass, have been guests of Putnam relatives.
 Mrs Ella Clarke of Hartford spent the week end with her son, A. G. Clarke, and his wife of South Main street
 Horace Hazard of Newport. R. l., is visiting Putnam friends
 A meeting of the Q. NJ. club is to be held with Miss Gertrude Hall and Miss Bertha Sargent at the Congre- gational parsonage this evening.
 Saw the Game.
 Among Boston visitors Saturday who witnessed the Harvard Yale game Judge and Mrs. E. G. Wright. J. C.. Johnson, C. K- Shaw. John Byrne, Lu- cius F. Merriam and Walden Wright. In Charge of Christmas Exercises. The following are to be in charge of the Christmas exercises 10 be given Mrs. E. M. Warner. Miss Marjorie Bradford, Miss Myra Ellis, Miss Hat tie Inman, J. G. Johnson, Walter A. Wheaton; decorations. Miss Gertrude Halls class.
 A conclave of the Pages of Arthur will be held this afternoon in the castle room.
 The Putnam five beat Oxford in a fast basketball game in Hammond 2s-e- Keaney and Wheaton excelled for the local team. while w Taft and Baer did best for Oxford. Lineups:
 Putnam Wheaton and
 inter. Shaw; backs, Dupre x'---,- orwards, W. Taft. Baer; center. Lewis; backs. Lewis and Swee ney.
 Time, three 12-minute periods; ref cree, Lewis; attendance 200.
 Won From Alumni.
 Friday night the high school team score of 45-25 before a small crowd. The game was fast, and closer than the score would indicate.
 Sampled Class Cooking.
 The high school teachers entertained the grammar school teachers Friday afternoon in the high school building. Food cooked by the pupils in the do- mesric science class was served for refreshments.
 Town Topics.
 Among those at the Harvard game were Charles T.. Searls, Mahlen H Geissler. Dr. Perry. Harold Corbin. Percy Waterman. Henry Wheelock and Fred Waterman.
 Miss Maude Simpson of Worcester visited her parents. Dr. and Mrs F. L. Simpson, over Sunday.
 Collins Singing orchestra of Wor-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS
Represented by Delegates Who Favor Federation-Next Meeting in January.

Sunday at 12 o'clock, about thirty men and women, representing the va rious Catholic organizations of the city, met in the basement of St. Jo- seph's church, to listen to the out lining of a plan for the formation of a local federation of all the Catholic societies in Willinantfc.
 James F. Twoney presided at the meeting. William A. Costello was clerk. The matter was discussed and met with favor from those present who will report to their respective or ganizations and obtain instructions. Another meeting will be held at 12 o'clock noon, the first Sunday in Jan uary, in the basement of St. Joseph's church, to effect a permanent organ ization.
 The meeting Sunday was arranged by James F. Twomey. William A. Cos tello and F. J. Hurlihe of San Jose assembly, No. fl, Knights of Colum- bus.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
OBITUARY.
John J. Brennan.

Jewett City people regretted very much to hear of the death of John J. Brennan. which occurred at his home in Pawtuclet Saturday Of pIeurisy. Mr. Brennan was employed here overseer of carding in the Slater mills from December, 1902. until July, 1908. He was good citizen, a master in his trade. and an estimable man, and with his family made friends of all with whom they came in contact in this yi- cinity There survive him his wife. three sons, Thomas, John and Edward, and three daughters. Mrs. Robert Me kee and Misses Lena and Margery Brennan.
 Mrs. Mckee. who was Miss Gertrude Brennan, was married in JeWett City. She is now liV at home, her husband being master inechanic for the United States government in the coast survey service in Cuba.
 F. F. Driseoli and son. Marcus H. Driscon. were in Pawtucket Sunday. called there by the death of Mr. Bren- nan.
 Miss Fannie Dennison.
 Mrs. D. D. Tracy was in Moosup Sat uPday attending the funeral of Miss Fannie Dennison Miss Dennison had many friends here especially among the musical people. having sung here in company with Minnie Fay Hediey in the musicales conducted by Charles E,dw. Prior.
 Attractive Decorations.
 Miss Martha Church arranged the beautiful decorations of ferns. winter berry and bittersweet, admired by all, Tt the Baptist church Sunday morn ing
 Audience We'll Entertained.
 Prof. Frank T. Naples of Norwich and the Olympian Male quartette, as sisted by G. H. Prior, soloist gave Fleasing entertainment in the town hall at Griswoid Center Saturday evening. Mir. Naples delighted the audience with his Hypochondriac. which he gave by request $. F. Palmer. with an able committee. was in charge of the very pleasant evenings entertainment Ice cream and cake were served.
 Various Items. the reading room of the Slater library Sunday afternoon.
 The chairmen of the Christmas com mittees at the Cpneregs tional Sunday school were appointed as follows: Con- cert, Mrs. r. II. Ifiscox; decorating. Mrs F. C. Bliss. and Mrs w. IT. Cane, purchasing gifts.
 Mrs I>Ouis Bea uregard of Williman- tic and Miss Porrier of Taftville have been recent guests of Miss Delphine Beauregard-
 Miss Angie Gardner returned Sunday from private sanitarium in Willi- mantle where she has been for sev- eral weeks
 The governors Thanksgiving proc lamation was read from the pulpits Sunday afternoon
 John R. Tracy sailed from New York Saturday via the Savannah line for Deiand, Fla. for the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
Local Notas.

pie street spent the day in Hartford Saturday
 The younger crowd patronize these dances and enjoy the excellent music provided.
 The Washburn hall dance with spot light ehects proved about the most popular Saturday evening social event in the city and was largely attended
 The social and dance in town hall Saturday evening was a pleasing affair. Music was furnished by a singing or chestra of four pieces from Webster Mass.
 The Bijou and Scenic temple played to packed houses Saturday evening, and at the time of closing at the lat ter place more than hundred people were In the auditorium.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27

cordi1g to the best ethics of legal practice. The jury was only out about 30 minutes when they returned yer dict for the plaintiff to recover $4,000.
 Social and Personal.
 Mrs. A. H. Huntingdon, Mrs George Call, Mrs. A. Putnam Woodward, Mrs F. P Todd and Mrs D. H. Reach were in Willimantic Friday attending a whist party at the Hotel Hooker.
 Mrs. Henry J. Paine left Friday for Rochester, N Y.. spending several weeks with her niece, Mrs. Oscar IF. Bellows.
 Among DanieIson people attending the Yale Harvard football game Sat urday were H. E. Back. pr. o. C. Sharp, Walter Ames A. " Woodworth. E. S. Darbie. SaIbin Russell, C. $. Francis, E. Sullivan, E. H. Reach.
 Mir and Mrs S. Cady Hutchins were in Boston Saturday attending the football game
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
ELLINGTON
Death of Mrs. George kibbe-Granae
 Has Thanksgiving Programme.

After suffering for two weeks, Mrs. George kfbbe died Wednesday after noon She leaves two daughters Mrs. Lila Fritz of Newport, R. l.. and Mrs. Frank Futile of this town; four sons. Erred, Mahlon and Howard who live here. and Clifton of Springfield. There are nine grandchildren. MT. Kibbe died several years ago.
 Mrs Otto Powell is entertaining her sister from New Jersey.
 Clifford Barnett of New York is stay- ing at Henry Niles.
 Miss Carrie Pinney has returned from Waterbury
 Several families are planning to have Thanksgiving parties.
 The grange programme last week was on Thanksg1ving. Charles Thra1l had charge of the musical part.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
VERDICT FOR 5000.
Elmer w. Filling Awarded Damages After Auto Suit Had Been Compro missed

Elmer w. Filling, Providence, son of Reuben Filling, formerly of Danielson, has just been awarded in Providence. by a jury, a verdict for the recovery of the sum of s4,000 damages as the result of an accident in which he was injured some time ago by being thrown from the milk wagon in which he was riding. when struck and de- molished by an automobile owned by Clarence Benton and driven by his chauffeur. A peculiar feature of the case was that Mir. Filling before. get ting the verdict had signed a release from further liability of the sued par ties when he receivd cash settle ment of $225. but anotller attorney than at first represented him reopened the case on the ground that the first attorney. had not handled the case ac-
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 1ished Q testimonial or used a letter without the written consent of the writer, and never has the Company allowed these confidential letters to get out of their possession, as the hundreds of thousands of them in their files will attest.
 Out of the vast volume of experience which Mrs. Pinkham has to draw from, 1t is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge needed in your case. She asks nothing in re- turn except your. good will, and her advice has helped thousands. Surely any, woman. rich or poor, should be glad to take advantage of this gener- ous offer of assistance. Address Mrs. flnkhaH, care of Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass.
 Every woman ought to have Lydia F. Pinkham's 8O-page Text Book. It is not a book for general distribution, as it is too expensive. It is free and only cbtainable by mail. Write for 1t today
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
Supper for Company L's MinstreIs.

About forty of the cast that re- cently put on Company Us minstrels a LOOmerS opera house sat down to banquet at the Irwin house Satur-- day evening. Following the excellent repast, there were speeches by the of ficers and various members of the company. Landlord A1arloff had the dining room prettily decorated, the American flag being used to good eff feet. The party dispersed about mid night. with a farewell song and three
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
MoosuP WON.
Defeated Borough Team in Recent
 Match-Other Scores

The following is the three-string and team totals pinfalI in the last bowling match between Danielson and Moosup teams, the latter, rolling on their own alleys, winning thematch:
 Moosup-Fanning 271, Gates 26S, St. Jean 226. Sargent 22s. Cartier PAP; team total 1235.
 DanielsOn-Gandreau 228, Bonneou 22S. Tony 211. Gagnon 236, "Harold' PA; team total 1174
 The following bowling score shows how the Danielson Juniors defeated Moosup pin boys in a match rolled in
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
kiokina Wife His Habit.

John Ladda, 40 Stone row, was ar rested Sunday morning at 9.30 o'clock by Chief F.. Fl. Richmond and locked up, charged with assault. Ladda it is said. kicked his wife couple of times in the stomach. and otherwise made disturbance at his home. Some time ago he did the same thing, but Sunday the woman was more seriously injured than before. He will be ar raigned in police court this (Monday) morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
Parents, Day.

Tuesday. November 2S. will be par ents' day at the Windham street school The teachers are desirous of having the parents see the work of the children and are making a special effort to have them visit the school
 Invitations have been sent to the par
 ents personally. by the committee from the Parents Teachers association to visit the Kindergarten in the morning and the various grades in the after noon on that day They are to re- main after school and discuss the work of their children with the teach CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
OBITUARY.
Frank w. Cary.

Frank winsIow Cary. aged 61, died little after 12 o'clock Saturday morn He had been i'll some time with dia- hetes. Wednesday evening his condi ton grew worse and he failed rapidly until the end came.
 Deceased was a native of Scotland, but moved Co Northampton many years ago. At the time of his death he was at the head of one of the wholesale and retail coal firms in the city There survive two sons, Irving l.. of Hartford, Frederick of Northampton Scotland. two sisters, Mrs. Charles Willis of Scotland and Mrs. Rouile Congdon of Hampton.
 George A. Walker.
 George A. Walker, aged 55 died suddenly at his home in Gurleyville Friday evening He had been in i'm paired health some time, but went to bed Friday night apparently as well as usual. Mrs. Walker heard him breathing heavily about ten o'clock and within few seconds he was dead Mir. Walker was a native of Ashford but had resided in Gurleyville many years, running the sawnill at the en- trance to the village The only near relative to survive is the widow
 PIainfield Wanderer Asleep in the Hay
 The police were notified shortly aft CT midnight that a man was prowling around John A. Bowman's place at the corner of Lebanon avenue and Hay den street. Officers Victor Enander and Allan McArthur went over to the Brooklyn side and after a search of the barn on MT. Bowman's place found Cornelius Moriarty asleep in the hay He was taken to police headquarters and locked up on the charges of drunk and vagra ncy- Moriarty has been in e1ss 'ocal police court before, but this $ not considered his home, Plainfield having that distinction
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27

Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam


cester furnished music for a well att tended social dance at Union hall Sat-
 urday evening"
 A session of the superior court will
 be held here tomorrow with Judge Ed- win B. Gager on the bench. The Woman,s Relief corps held a successful tag day Saturday for the soldiors' monument fund
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
Buys RuiIdino Site.

Frank L. Ford has purchased building lot on Windham street be- tween his residence and Main street. The land was bought of the Quidnick- Windham Manufacturing company. MT. Ford expects to erect another house upon the site
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
WILLlMAnTlc

What Is Going On Tonight. Pythias. 7 Moung Pictures at the Bijou and
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27

man can freely talk of her private ill- ness to . woman :
 thus has been es- tablished this con- fidence be tween n Mrs. Pinkham and the W 0 m e n of America which has never been broken. Nnvar has cbc r,,rh
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
Paid in Full, at the Opera House.

Paid in Full was the attraction at Loomer opera house Saturday after noon and evening. Both presentations were good but rather slimly attended. Since the enactment of the new law relative to boys under fourteen years of age, practically no seats<Rre filled in the peanut gallery.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27

Torrinston.-Mrs. Sylvia A. Gross. the oldest person living in Torrington celebrated her 97th birthday at her home on Prospect street last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27

A. B. $. stands. is upholding it's reputa- tions as popular entertainers Music
 was furnished by the T. c. c. orches-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
LEONARD BRIDGE

Miss Zinky of Brooklyn. N- Y., is vis- ting Mrs A J. Park
 Judge A G. kneeland has been in Springfield. summoned there as a wit ness in the Spencer case Mrs. Knee land Is visiting her sons William and Warren of Hartford
 John Kneeiand and family are nov ing to Liberty HilI- Mir. Kneelapd will work for w. w Palmer.
 Mir and Mrs L. C. SchEedter were iE Norwich attending the funeral of Mrs Louis BradIaw-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27

 5as
 ADVICE TO WOMEN

Women suffering from any form of illness are invited to fr, nfl com- municate with Nrs- :Hs tam ... Lynn, Mass. All leti Y -a.eiyed, opened,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
A. B. S. Social.

The dance in A. R. $. hall Saturday evening wa- largely attended. The society bearing the name for which
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
DAnIELSOn

Divorce Sought by Pomfret Wife Licenses All Granted-Orsanization of Holy Name Society in Wauresan -Moosup Wins in Recent Bowling Mateh-$4,ooo Verdict in Reopened Case.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27

TerTsviIie@Dr- Joseph J. Higgins of New York has been spending several days as the guest of his sister. Miss Sarah Higgins. Of Town Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
The Clearance Sale Continues

al The Boston Dry Goods Store, Dan i.isor- Some big discounts fo-' our customers another week Attractive oargzins on every counter in the store EuS these goods now
 THE BOSTON DRY GOODS STORE,
 Main Street DanieIson. sept7adaw James Fl Keech- Mgr
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-27
Miss Fannie Dennison.

Mrs. D. D. Tracy was in Moosup Sat uPday attending the funeral of Miss Fannie Dennfson. Miss Dennison had many friends here especially among the musical people having sung here in company with Minnie Fay Hediey in the musicales conducted by Charles Edw Prior.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14

Are you a likely civilian, who wants
TO be an officer in the army of the Uni
ted States? Here's your chance, pro
vided you can pass muster in certain
respects as to your physical and men.
tai qualifications.
/ Congressman James Mckinney has
received word that there will Re a
competitive examination beginning
/ September ), for the selection of about
( 100 civilians for appointment to be
second Iieutenants in the cavalry,
/ field artillery and infantry of the
/ United States army. The exam;na-
! tons will be conducted at number of
military posts throughout the coun-
try, and candidates Will be examined
at posts as convenient as practicable
to their homes.
Persons desiring to enter the com
/ petition should address applications
to the abundant general of the army,
Washington, D c., accompanied by
testimonials or certiicats as to their
moral character and fitness for ;he
position of a commissioned officer N
the United States army.
Candidates must be citizens of tie
United States, unmarried and of good
moral character, and must pass the
prescribed physical and mental exa IL
nations They must be not less tba1
81 years of age, and in all other re-
spects eligible for appointment on tha
date set for the examination. The ap-
T M nj nz . 1iv 70 h.
lieutenant in the army after his
twenty-seventh birthday is forbidden
ny law
Examination es TO physical quail
ications will conform to the standa' i
required Of recruits for the army, ex-
cept that any applicant whose. degree
Of vision is less than 2440 in either
eve, or is color blind for red, greco.
OF violet viii be rejected.
The mental examination is divided
into two parasitic preliminary AMI
the mpetitive-both conducted at
the same place, the competitive exami-
nations following Immediately af,e-
the preliminary.
The preliminary mental examine
ton covers the following subjects
~ ANH7AAoAA 81 diAlllfA anu VI lAozt \
ply: (2l mathematics. to include al
zebra. plane and solid geometry, and
trigonometry, and 80 geography and
history.
Graduates OF recognized colleges
and universities and of institutions Of
learning classified as class a and
class BA, at which army officers are
detailed as instructors in military
science and tactics, will be exempt
from the preliminary examination.
The competitive mental examIna-
ton covers the following subjects:
IL General history: (2) elementary
French, German or Spanish, as the
candidate may select; (3) consti-d
ton Of the United States and
elementary international law, ami
a. advanced optional subject Tn
der this latter head, the candidate VIII
be examined upon one of the following
subjects as he may select, viz:
(a) Higher mathematics, TO inclu1 e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14
Chance for Civilians in Army

differential calculus, integral calculus,
anatical geometry, or
(b) A working knowledge of any
modern language, or
(c) a general knowledge of the
English language and of English liter
ature
Special privileges in the matter of
appointment will be given to grail
yates of military schools and members
of the organized militia upon passi2 :
Of the prescribed examinations.
Congressman Mckinney is ready to
furnish further information on this
subject to any one who may be inter
ested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14
Case AGAIN Continued.

The case against Ed SIevin, arrested
for exceeding the speed limit. was TAX
en- into the court of w. F. Schroeder
today on a change of venue from the
court of Justice j. n. Cleland. The
case was continued again, this time
until Tuesday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14
H0BoES ARE ROUNDED UP

A Score Spend the Night Behind the
Station Bars.
A score of hoboes was rounded up
last night by Captain James Rey-
holds, Detective Caulfeld and Of
GERS Kinney and Pearson The great
er number of them were sent out of
town this morning and were warned
against another visit The others
were turned back into cells and will
be given hearings on various charges
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14
Reward for Officer.

A check for SO was received this
morning by Marshall James Brinn
from Chief Carl of the Cedar Rapids
force as a reward for the arrest of
Dan Clifford. wanted in Cedar Rapids
for the theft of a motorcycle. Tie
check goes to Oficer Sidney Pearson
who made the arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14
Taft Receives Aviator.

Washington, July IA. - President
Taft received his first aerial visitor
this afternoon when Aviator Harry
y. Atwood landed on the lawn in front
Of the portico of the White hoC SO.
Alighting from his machine, Atwood
was. presented by the president with
a gold medal from the Washington
Aero club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14
HAVE ATHLETIC EVENTS.
NEW TEAM FOR CENTRALS
Bay Horses Are Purchased to Re-
place Pair of Blacks.

A splendid team Of bay horses was
purchased yesterday afternoon by the
city commission to replace the blacks
bn the Central hose wagon. The prize
was $500. one OF the horses weighs
something like 100 pounds more than
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14
ONLY MINOR DISORDERS
Threats of Paris Revolutionary Ele-
ment Not Carried Out

Paris, July 14.-Threats by the re7o-
lutionary element TO mar the national
fete with violence failed up to noon.
The only incidents were minor dis
orders by a band of young royalists.
The annual review of troops at Long
Champs was a magnificent spectacle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14

the other. One was purchased in Rey-
nolds and the other in Aledo. Arrange
ments to place the blacks in different
departments for service will be ma lie
at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14
Held IlIeaaI Combination.

st. Paul July 1.-THE Creamery
Package company, a Chicago cor
poTation. today was held by the state
supreme court to be an Illegal combin-
alton, operating in violation of the
Minnesota antitrust laws The Mime
sofa license was revoked. The com
pany will appeal the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14

any who are interested are invited
to go along This afternoon the sec
rotary and 20 boys visited the canal
and spent an hour or so in the water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14
Parsons Poem A Gem.

From Rev. z. Stubonvon, Allison,I a A.,
in praise of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
They're such health necessity.
In every home these pills should be.
If other kinds you've tried in vain,
USE DIR. KINGS
And be well again. Only soc at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-14
PLAGUE INVADEs MOROCCO
Bubonic Pest Breaks Out In Various
Parts of Country

Tangiers, July 14.-Coupled with
the European invasion, the bubonic
plague has broken out in various
parts Of Morocco. The Moors have
taken to the hills, leaving the whites
to battle with the complex situation.