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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
WEDDING.
St. Peter-GoyaI

| St. Feter-0oyal. Arthur St. Peter and Miss Mary A. GoyaI of GIaSgo were married by Rev. w. H. Cane at the home of Dr. $. H. l HolnISs on Saturday
 l Many Attend Hop. 1 Harry Olsen. Theodore Robinson and 1 Alex McNicol arranged a very success i fuI social hop which took place in was decorated in bunting and college remnants. and a large number attend l Cd. Ellsworth Burton of Danfelson l furnished the music. Awards at Parish Fair. St Mary's fair closed Thursday evening after a successful run of four nights. The awards were as follows: Ten dollar gold piece, given by Rev Herbert Hennon, to Lloyd Rloux- la dy's gold watch. from Plaut & Cadden, to Fred Smith; fancy doll, to John F. Sullivan sofa pillow, given by Doris Lapointe, to Frank Burr; oak rocker, from J. A. Hourigan. to Alfred Mande- vile of Norwich; guitar. from Mrs George Bryant. to Thomas Murray; order for ladys hat, from Miss Beau regard, to Timothy Foley, Main street; barrel of potatoes, from John Radisew- ski, to U. H. DeSrosiers; barrel of ap- pIes, to Timothy Foley, Main street; order for mans trousers, from T. A. Rioux to P. F. Driscoll; amethyst beads, from Mrs. F. Condie. to N. F. Tie -aney; cord of wood, from Shea
  fl om John l.. Green, to Helen Murtha; barrel of flour, from John Hennon, to Timothy Welsh, Main street; pair of slsoes. from Abraham Zegeer, to John FarreI.
 The canvassers' first prize of -s5 was awarded Margaret Wallace; the second prize. q fountain pen, went to Florence PeIo cEi1l and a special prize for the canvassers in the hall. two volumes Of Dickens. vert to Lena L'Heureux.
 During the evening William Pedard q small boy. danced aad sang Tine fall vas crowded every the entire entertainment was -.,~ --,.y ar ranged and managed
 w. c. T./U. Service at Congregational
 Church.
 Sunday morning at the Congrega- tional church Rev. W. H. Canes topic was Their Best and Worst Selves. In ire evening there was union service in the Congregational church under t'se auspices of the W. C. T U The speak er was Juoge Edgar NJ. Warner of Put
 News from Various Points.
 Mr. and Mrs O. S Naples of Bozrah were guests on Friday at Mrs. J. R. C. Browns.
 Asr and Mrs. Roger Nonteomery and daughter Frances of Hartford spen1 Manufacturing at P. Greene's-
 Mrs Robert Woodwork of New Lcndon was a guest at her fathers. Henry Guys. on Thursday MT and Mrs George Robertson of p,Elielson spent Thursday at A. H. 5cnes'.
 George Clarke has closed his iabors on the Adams Express team and his place has been taken by Louis NJ. Iiingras.
 De~ris Murray has been visiting his sor Iohn in Hartford. A party of fourteen went in Gilbert s bus to Pr eston Friday night to attend a supper at the Richardson home. Mir. and Mrs. Leonard Geer Of Willi- 1 mpntic spert Thursday at Samuel C4eer's as did also Mir. and Mrs Will liam Iateon and Miss Ursula Pateon. Mrs Geer spent Sunday In WilIiman- tic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
LODGE OF SORROW.
EIl<s Honor the Memory of Their Deac
 -Neorology List.

Putnam lodge of Elks convened as q. lodge of sorrow at their rooms here Sunday afternoon at the annual me morial service for deceased members of the organization. The service fol- owed the ritualistic form and was conducted and participated in Dy the officers of the lodge. as follows: Ex- alted ruler. Ralph w. Tefft; esteemed leading knight, John F. Byrne; es- teened loyal knight. James E. Taten1; Jr.; esteemed featuring knight Ralph g. Thurston: secretary. N. NJ. Dwyer: treasurer. Richard German. esquire. Hiram s. Wnipple: tyler. Pros per Ve- giard; chaplain. A. V. Frost: inner guard, D. Wilson; organist, Burton E.. Leavitt
 The necrology list of the local or iyanization in regular order since the institution of the lodge May 10, 1900. follows: stephen IT. Cole. Charles Fl. Kelley. William H. Thomas. James ponohue. Frank Sewen, Worthy Ger rish. George Farley. Rev. F. x Mul- vile. Harold K. Morse. John Healey. Dr Henry l.. Hammond Thomas J. Howarth Israel Bennett Attorney Euler D. Card, Alfred J. Cox.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
SHERIFF TRUSTEE
Of Estate of kristeen Olsen, Missirs ,
 for a Year.

Deputy Sheriff George r. Holbroolr was on Saturday appointed trustee Of the estate of I<risteen Olson of We od 2 stock. OlE 0n. who was a farmer com forIably situated in Woodstock. with no apparent grievous troubles or any known cause for doing what he did, disappeared from his horne in that town about q year ago. leaving his wife and several children, and has net CT beer heard from, although it was said at the time that he had gone away with Pomfret woman who has been in this vicinity nearly all the time since Olson went away.
 It was suggested Saturday that the skeleton found recently in the woods in the town Of Pomfret might have been investigated and is bash on tbe Irobable aga of the deceased man as compared with the age of Olson and
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

The battered body of James Bam- ford, killed when struck by a trolley car Thanksgiving night. was buried in Grove street cemetery Sunday aft ernoon. The dead mans brother, Matthew Bamford, and his sister. Mrs. Mary Lukeman, and her husband, all of Fall River, were included in the small funeral party present at the cemetery.
 Bamfords relatives arrived here on Saturday afternoon and immediately went to l.. E. smiths undertaking g rooms to view the body. The broth CT said afterwards he would never have been able to identity James if it were not for certain marks on the body with which he was familiar.
 The little group of relatives inquired eagerly for details of the accident. Mrs. Lukeman said that James moth CT, who also lives in Fall River. had not been told of the accident and in formation of it would be kept from her. The dead man has led a rowing life for years and has called on his relatives only at rare intervals. Mat thew said he had not seen him for more than a year, but at that time he came to Fall River. well dressed and with money in his pockets. Since that time James had written periodically to his sister from the various mill towns where he was employed, but she had not seen him.
 Mrs. Lukeman said that her brother James fife was covered by an ip- surance policy
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
ELECTION TODAY.
City to Choose Mayor and Common Council-Contest Over Alderman at Large.

Today CMonday) is biennial city election day in Putnam. the day that d mayor will be elected for another two years, also a new common coun- ell. The voting is to be done in Un- ion hall and the pcIIs are to be open from a. m. to p. m. The early opening hour is for the accommoda- tion of railroad men and other work CTS who must get to their occupations early.
 Ex-Mayor J. J. McGarry will be moderator of the meeting.
 While there has not been much pre- election campaigning, there may he SC me fife in todays election. At any rate, the republican city committee is not going to take any chances of being caught mapping. and has fitted up republican headquarters in a room fn the Union block, where the work of getting out the vote will be di~ rected
 Special interest centers on the out come of the voting for the candidates for theepivotal man in the common council. alderman at large, John A. Dady being the republican candidate and George r. Miner the democratic candidate.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
ONLY TwENTY.sIx DAYS.
Quick Delivery of Invoice of Raw Silk
 from Japan to Local Firm.


 Hammond & Knowlton Go. has re ceived a consular invoice and bill of lading covering a shipment of 50 bales of raw silk direct from Yokohama, Japan. shipped from San Francisco by the merchants express of the New York Central and B. & A. to Worces- ter As the silk was only 26 days in transit, the delivery is considered very prompt one. The value of the silk is many thousands Of dollars.
 Returned to County Home.
 A Lewis boy, one of the inmates of the temporary home tor children near this city. has been rounded up here after escaping from the institu- ton to which he has been returned by Sergt. Patrick Hayes. The boy said he ran away because he feared he vas to be punished. He has rela- tives in Woodstock.
 Heard and Seen.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hermon G. Carver have returned from a few days visit in Worcester.
 Rev. J. J. Papillon of Wiilimantic, formerly pastor at St. Josephs church, Dayville. was a visitor in Putnam on Saturday.
 Walter G. Carver a government stenographer at Washington. is spend ing 2 vacation of three weeks with his parents, Mir and Mrs. H. c. Carver
 A flock of 105 wild geese descended recently from southbound flight into the waters of AleXanders lake, re- maining there for several hours. They were not molested.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
OBITUARY.
IL. Munroe Randall.

H. Munroe Randall, S1, native of Quadic, veteran of the civil war, and for many years resident of Putnam, died at his home here early Saturday. He is survived by his wife, and two daughters, Estelle and Annie
 MT. Randall has been retired from active occupation number of years, but for years was engaged here as a shoemaker and later as a cobbler. On August 8, 1862. MT. Munroe enlisted in Thompson in D company, Eighteenth Connecticut volunteers, being dis charged for disability on April IT, 1863.
 Jeremiah Curran.
 Jeremiah Curran, s, who has been i'll at the home Of his brotherin law and sister, MT. and Mrs. William F. killian, Woodstock avenue. for the past nine weeks, died Friday night. life, but his illness was of such a nature as to preclude probability of his recovery. The deceased has been , a resident of this city for. several 1 in-law, Mr Killian. Previous to that time he was employed in Dayville and Danielson, and while in the latter place. became well known because of the unusual dramatic talent which he exhibited as a member of St. James dramatic club. He was in Putnam a member of three fraternal organiza : tions, Putnam division, No. l, A. O. H., Putnam aerie, Eagles, and Putnam local, B. I. l..
 Mr. Curran is survived by his fla ther and mother. che brother, John, and three sisters. Mrs. w. H. Killian, Katherine aud Mary. all of this city.
 Mrs. E. s. Scarborough. Announcement was received here on Saturday of the death in New York of tphoid fever of Mrs. E. $. Scarbor- ourough, for many years a summer resident of Thompson.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

TOfAI P1nIAII--tIerks 2624, Indepen- dents 2551, Warren 2534, Merchants 24S7, Rhode Island 24s4 Johnson 24sO Manufacturers 239S. Crescents 2303
 High team total, Clerks 1919: high team point Merchants 46S; high three strings. DaDalt 2ss; high single string Pinney 113-
 High individual averages: Pinney s. Reynolds 93, DaDait go. Tufts 90. Wil- COX S9. Patten sa, Yare sS. Schrier S7 Rock S6 Brown ss. Pero ss. Buckley s6 Snow S5 A. Jacobsen s5. Tursch- man S5, Amprim s4. Melbourne S4 Mullins S4. r. Bolieau S3. Fisk s. Ramsey S3, Grey S.. Cote s2, T. Jacob
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
BRAKEMAN INJURED.
George Gardner of NorwalL Strikes Dummy Switch, Breaking Both Legs and an Arm.


 George Gardner. 24, a brakeman on the freight known as the Worcester extra, was terribly injured in the local railroad yards about three o'clock Sat Erday morning. Gardner, whose home is in Norwalk, was hanging on to the side of a car that was being rapidly shunted in q flying switch move ment when his body came in contact with a low dummy switch. which he did not see on account of the dark hess, the impact tearing loose his hold and hurline him 90 the ground.
 Both legs and an arm were brok- en, the bones of the legs protruding through the flesh. Other severe in . juries were suffered, including the sev- ering of the little finger of one hand. which was evidently close to the wheels.
 Gardner was removed to the Day Kimball hospital. where he was suf- fering much pain late Saturday. It is believed that he will recover and that no computations will be necessary unless possibly one injured arm.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
Twelve NaturaIized.

On Saturday Superior Court Clerk Edgar NJ. Warner of Putnam was at the superior courtroom to meet such aliens as desired to take out first pa Ders for naturalization Twelve ap- peared and took out the initial docu- naents. Last week about g took the preliminary steps toward naturaliza- uOn- Or the two score presenting themselves before the clerk, the great CT number were members of St. Jo- sephs Polish society, which is doing a great deal toward educating It's mem bers along the lines of citizenship
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
Addressed Boys' club.
Where Foss Needs Experts.

Governor Toss knows the laws of Massachusetts so well that he did not make an itemized report of his cam paign expenses and the report goes back to him for correction. to make it conform with the law. That is one of the laws Governor Foss signed this year. It may be necessary to make a permanent board of experts to keep the executive department of the state government out of such errors.-Wor- eester Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
REV. R. G. HARTLEY RESIGNS.
To Leave First Baptist Church, Fol-
 lowing Gall to Waterbury.

Rev. Ralph G. Hartley tendered his resignation as pastor of the First Bap- ttst church Sunday, after the com munion service that followed the regu- lar Sunday morning service. The res ignation is to become effective imme diately after the last Sunday in De- cember Rev. MT. Hartley said Sun day evening that he would announce his decision relative to the acceptaTice of the call to the South NOrwalk and Waterbury Baptist chrches within few days
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

held q meeting Saturday evening i1 their rooms on South Main street.
 William Cone of Millington Green was a caller here Saturday.
 Mrs. Henry Austin of Berlin and Mrs. Wells of Hartford were in town ht- tending the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. George Elderkin.
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Peek and child of Westchester, MT. and Mrs. Hills of Willimantic and Mr. and Mrs. Y Smith of Hartford were guests of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Smith on Linwoo9 avenue over Thanksgiving.
 Addressed Boys Club.
 w. c. Chanter of Middletown preached at the Baptist church Sun day morning and evening. At o'clock in the afternoon he gave a very inter esting talk before the Boys club fin their rooms.
 George Allen of Gilead was a caller here Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
OBITUARY.
Archibald H. Stewart.

Archibald IT. Stewart died at his home in Chaplin late Friday night af- ter lengthy illness of vaIvular dis ease of the heart. MT. Stewart was born in Glasgow, Scotland, but came to this country about 70 years ago. He was a machinist and engineer by trade but for the past 15 years had resided in Chaplin. Most of that period he was sextion of the Congregational ( hurch there. He was well and favor ably known in the community of his .aGoption.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
SANCTUARY CHOIR.
That at St Joseph's Church, DayviIIe Only One in Eastern Connecticut.

St. Joseph's church at Dayville has the only sanctuary choir of any of the cI.urches in eastern Connecticut The organization was developed by J. J. Brennan of Danielson and its singing is a special feature of many of the services now held at the church.
 Members of labor unions in this town were deeply interested Saturday in the outcome of the trial of the Mc- Namaras at Los Angeles.
 To Aid Borough Poor.
 As has been the custom for several years past, an organized effort will be made during the days before Christ mas to create a fund and a collection of desirable articles to present to needy persons of Danielson on the great holiday. This work will be in charge principally of committees of the churches and is assured of success probably in greater degree than in any of the preceding years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
At Funeral of Mrs. Henry Woisard.

Sister M. Agnes of St. Mary's con- Venl Was in Waterbury Saturday n<orning attending the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Henry Woisard who died Thursday morning at 3 o'clock. The deceased resided in Baltic for a num- Der of years Mrs. Woisard also had many friends in this city,, as she was the mother of Mrs. A. D. David. a resi- cent of Waterbury, formerly of Willi- n'antic- The funeral services were held at 10-3o o'clock in the forenoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
NORWICH OFFICER.
At Brooklyn Jail to Interview Horse
 Thieves.

A Norwich officer has been at the jail in Brooklyn this past week inter viewing Mason and Hall. the men re- gently arrested in Putnam on the charge of stealing a horse from Attic 5oro Falls, Mass. It is the assump- ton in Norwich that these two men have some information that might be valuable in locating another horse, stolen some time ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
A Kansas Proorsssive.

J. W. Fuller of Fort Scott, has won a unique disrirction. He is under ar rest charged with stealing the same horse twice. The officers say he stole the hcrse and sold it, and then stole 1t from the man to whom he sold it, Kansas City Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
Goes to Keystone State.

Leroy A. Packard, who succeeded Luke F. Allain as advertising man and window dresser for the H. C. Murray company, has resigned and left Satur- day with his family for South Bethle hem. Pa, where he has entered the employ of a large dry goods house. Mir AIIain is to return and assume his former duties commencing this (Mon day) morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

A.eriden Board of Trade and the Meri- een Business Mems association last I TeEruary.
 Simsbury.-AIr and Mrs Alfred T. Richards of Hartford announce the en-
 sa cement of their daughter, Kathryn Root, to w. Woods Chandler of Sims bury
 Waterbury.-The new auto recently craered for Chief Snagg of the fire department arrived in town Wednes- day evening from Bridgeport, where it was made. Old Saybrook.-AIisses Agnes and Edith Luther are spending a few days with Mrs. C. I. Luther. Mrs Luther i will close her sanitarium for the win ter and go to her winter place in | south Orange. \. J.
 | BridGeport--Severa score of toy dogs, representing some 20 different | breeds. have been secured by Mrs F 1 c Schubert, superintendent of the toy { dog exhibit to be one of the main fea- 1 lures of the Bridgeport Poultry, Pigeon
 and Pet Stock association this week.
 Stratford.-George William North | edge, a veteran of the Civil war. son of [ a veteran. a member of Elias Howe IT,. post. c. A. R., of Bridgeport, and e n1Dlander Of Franklin Bartlett camp, ! Sc ms Of Veterans, who resides in Strat- ] ford. has inherited ss56.7s2 from his grandfather in Montreal.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
Willinantic, Danielson and Putnam

, sen s2. Monti sI, conesta S1, St Peter S1, FontaneIla S1, St. Germain so. Games scheduled for this week in clude: Monday, Crescents vs. Manufac- trrers; Tuesday, Warrens vs Mer-
 chants; Wednesday, Johnson vs. Inde-
 rendents; Thursday. Clerks vs. Rhode Islands.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
JEWETT CITY
Baptist Christmas Committees Alp pointed-St. Peter GoyaI Marriage Close of St. Mary's Parish Fair Judge E. w. Warner Speaks at Con- greqationai Church.

The following committees for Christ mas were elected at the Baptist Sun day school Sunday Concert, Mrs c H. Prior and Mrs. C. r. Gardner; pur- chasing, Mrs. A. M. Brown and Miss I l. Foster; decorating tree, the A, r and Baracca classes; procuring the tree, Ernest, Carl and Walter Benja- min and Wallace II. Payne.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
Both Need Sympathy.

When an election bet is paid by the loser trtIndfing the winner in wheel barrow one is never sure which party to the wager deserves the greatest sympathy. Times-Star
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
PUTNAM

Final Chapter in Life of James Ban- ford, Killed by Car While Intoxi- cated-Obituary Notes-Brakeman an Has Both Legs and Arm Broken Sheriff Trustee of Missing Mans Estate-Eiection Today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
Brief State News

New Britain.-Chief R AT. Dame of Inc fire department reports 13 fire -iarms during November and 12 fires; seven bells and five still alarms.
 MerIden.=N Morgan Shuster. the American treasurer general of Persia, z4 tss has caused Russia I0 threaten to Ilpw ID the whole Persian government sf he is not fired was q guest of the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
WILLiMANTiC
What Is Goina On Tonight.

Natchaug Lodge, No. 22, K of P.
 Hooks Carnival in Town Hall. scaa,e M9elng Pictures at the Bijou and Basketball w. H $. vs. Y. M. c. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

on the fact that the unidentified man died about the same time Olson dis anpeaIed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
Bid Crowd at Hooks' Fair.

March g, Crystals of New London g New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Standing of candlePin Bowling League for tho Second Week-Tean1 Totals -Individuai Averages.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
Personals.


 Charles F. Treat of Norwich was in town Saturday.
 Samuel Chesbro spent the week end with friends in Boston.
 Thomas McPartland of New Haven was in the city Saturday Judge of Probate Clarence F. Chester Of Chaplin was a Willimantic visitor Saturday.
 Miss Annie Morrison of Spruce street left Saturday for California to spend the winter.
 Mrs. Nathan Peck of New London is a guest of Hyman Israel and family of 127 Natchaug street.
 Mrs. Mary O'Connor and daughter Bessie are visiting relatives in Man chester and Hartford
 Jere Seward. who has .been spending a few days with relatives in Winsted has returned to this city.
 Mrs. A. R. Burnham of Pleasant street is entertaining her niece, Miss Letia Kramer, of Norwich
 Mr. and Mrs Leander Smith of New port, R. l., have been visiting the lat ter's parents, Mir. and Mrs. $. J. Young. Francis Curran and aunt, Miss Mar garet Hurley, are guests of the latter's brother. Charles Hurley, of Naugatuck- Albert N. Young of Hartford spent Sunday at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Edgar M. Young, of 255 High street.
 Thomas Cotter of Boston spent the week end at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph P. Cotter, of 46 Park street.
 Prof. w. E. Fay. a former member Of the Windham High school faculty, who has been spending the holiday re- cess with friends in town. returned to Newton, Mass, Saturday night
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
May Repair Old Bridqe.

The selectmen of the town have been considering whether to repair or re place the present bridge over the stream near Daniels factory. The se- Iectman hope to be able to so repair the structure as to make it safe to travel during. the winter months, but it may be decided to put in q new struc- ture, which would involve heavy ex- pense, as the bridge has considerable of a span.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

Stafford candlepin bowling league at the end of the second week stands fnllnES.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

Aeriden Board of Trade and the Meri- den Business Mems association last | EeEruary.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

The second night of the Hooks car nival in town hall Saturday was inn mensely enjoyed by an unusually large crowd. During the musical entertain ment rendered by Collins singing and novelty orchestra of Marlboro, Mass, the gallery was packed to capacity, many standing.
 After the floor was given over to dancing the couples were so numerous that it was difficult to dance with any degree of comfort, but the crowd ap- peared to do so nevertheless.
 The members of the company were kept on the jump all the evening, and that the efforts of the committee in charge in providing various novel fea- lures was appreciated was manifested throughout the evening.
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PLUMBING AND eAsFTrTINo.