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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
SNOW FAMILY
Looking Up Ancestors in Windham
County Towns.

Mrs. F. William Snow and Miss N.
e. Snow of Hillbury, n. V, have been
in Putnam looking up ancestors who
are supposed to have settled in this
part of the country during the early
part of the eighteenth century. They
found much of interest to them during
their stay here and in the neighbour
ing towns of Pomfret, Woodstock and
Thompson.
The Shows are of the family notable
for the manufacture, of ear brakes and
railroad switches.
Arthur Author, past worthy presi-
dent of Webster aerie of Eagles, was
one of the speakers at the gathering of
Eagles in this city Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
Henry Robinson.

Funeral services for Henry Robin
son were held Sunday afternoon at
o'clock at E,lmore & Shepard's chapel
on North street. Rev S. E. Robinson
of the A. NJ. E. Zion mission conduct
ing the services, that were largely at
tended by the colored residents of the
city. Burial was in Willimantic ceme-
terry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
DROVE WIFE FROM HOME.
Joseph Florence, WisIder of Blackjack
and Terrorizer of Neghborhood, Ar
rested by Chief Richmond.

Friday evening a French woodchop-
per, who has been living on what is
known as the Joseph Summers place
on the Back road in the town of
Windham, and who for some months
has been feared by whoever lived in
that locality, further terrorized the
residents by coming home in an intox-
icated condition and proceeded to beat
his wife and force her to leave home
in her night clothes. She took refuge
a the house of a neighbor and her
case was brought to the attention of
DR.. F. E. Child of Windham. who or
dered the ambulance from ST. Joseph's
hospital in this city and had the wo-
man brought here. She was admitted
to the hospital about 10 CLOCK. The
man who caused the rumpus is Joseph
Florence, aged 33. He formerly work
ed on the Willimantic and Norwich
trolley line. He has secured an unen-
viable reputation since he has resided
in Windham. OF late he has been en-
gagged in cutting logs between Wind
ham and Baltic. 1t is reported by the
neighbors that it was his custom to
come home once week and beat his
wife, a fine woman and a good house
keeper.
The town of Windham through its
board of selectmen had q warrant is
sued for Elorence's arrest. Chief E.
Fl. Richmond located him in q Main
street saloon about. o'clock Saturday
afternoon and locked him up on the
charges of assault, breach of the peace
and intoXicaticn. Florence will be ar
raigned in police court this (Monday)
morning. Mrs. Florence is the mother
of three boys, aged 8. Z and one young
er, and is said to be at the present
time in delicate condition. Florence
has all the residents in the Back road
district afraid of him, having beaten
up a big, husky farmland with a black
jack last February.
Forty one Arrests During September.
The September report of Chief e. H.
Richmond shows that there were for
ty-one arrests during the month as
follows: Assault 8: drunkenness 20;
carnal abuse of a female child 1
drunk and breach of the peace 4. nom
payment of personal tax l: breach of
the peace /: non support 2: suspicious
person L; larceny / !; resistance to an
officer / total Al.
The above cases were disposed of
in the follow ing manner: Turned over
to other officer 1; committed to jail
8: judgment suspended s: bound over
2: paid fines and costs 10; nolled l;
released by chief s; appealed l. con-
tinued /; total Il.
To Take School Enumeration.
Today the school enumerators viii
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
Town counseIs Bill s127.

The bill for the past year for legal
services rendered the town of Wind
ham by its town counsel, Thomas J.
Kelley, amounted to $3.50. This the
lowest bill for similar services that
the town has been called on to pay for
d number of years. The amount of
work done by Town Counsel Kelley
was, however, considerable, and the
bill is considered low
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
THE CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOL
DISTRICTS.

The consolidation of school districts
and the question of free schoolbooks
and utensils should call out large
vote Both questions will be settled
and settled for some time if every re-
publican does his duty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
Health officer,s Renort.

The report of City Health Officer DR..
W. P. S. Heating to the state board of
health for the month of September
shows that there were but five cases
of conta gious diseases reported to him
during the month for the following
causes: Typhoid fever 2: tuberculosis
I; scarlet fever /; diphtheria l.. This
report compares favorably with the
one Tor the corresponding month of
last year and is no way above the
normal
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
At the Ihcater.

The Turning Point proved a good
attra elton at the Loomer opera house
Saturday evening and those who at
tended were well satisfied with the fine
production.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02

The polls will open in all districts
this morning at O'clock and close in
all districts except the First at p. m.
In the First district the polls will
close at p. m.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
Made Queens.

The Queens of Avalon held an open
meeting Friday evening in the parlors
of the First congregational church and
these We're made queens: Misses Ieora
Fem, Dorothy Hills, Elsie Sumner, OIL
i've Williams, Ruth Chappel1, Amy
Lamb, Myrtle Jordan, Ruth E. Snow,
Helen Backus and Hazel Mowry. A
programme of music was enjoyed I'M
der the direction of Miss Woodward
and Rev W. S. Beard. A fine luncheon
was served.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02

The polls will open in all districts
this morning at o'clock and close in
all districts except the First at p. m.
In the First district the polls will
close at 5 .. m.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
SUDDEN DEATH.
Daniel DriscoIi Expires at Whitinsvile
Sunday Morning.

The friends of Daniel Driscoll OF
WhitinsvilIe were srieVed to learn of
his sudden death on Sunday morning.
He was taken i'll on Tuesday, but was
much better. Sunday morning he
arose and vas about to shave himself
when he was attacked with faintness,
and died soon after. He was we'll
known in Jewett City. where he leaves
two sisters Misses Kate and Nora
DriscolI. and two brothers, Patrick and
John Driscoll. His niece Miss Mary
E. Driscoll of Jewett City had gone to
Whitinsville on Saturday to spend
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
GEO. E. PITCHER
Civil Engineer,

wishes to announce to his patro.J and
the public that he has moved to SIS
Broadway. Chapman building, opposite
the 7. NJ. c. :
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
Teaching Fawn to Speed.

A pair of grown deer. apparently
teaching a fawn some tricks in MAX
ing speed, We're observed by Allen
White, near the power house at the
Dyer dam one day last week. The
larger deer We're chasing the young
one about and having a right good
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
WlLLIMANTIc
What Is Going On Tonight.

Pythias
Moving Pictures at the Bijou ana
Scenic Temple.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02

7t~yT17~ and see sweet lacsd Daby
with the whole top of its head solid mass
of sc,Irf. caused by the use of poor soap. I
always recommend Cuticura, and nine times
out of ten the next time L see the mother
she says ''Ohl I am SO glad you told me OF
Cuticura." (Sgned) Mrs. G. A. Selby,
Redondo Beach, Calf, Jan. Is, 1911
Although Cutieura Soap is sold by druggists
and dealers everywhere, liberal Sample with
3o-naoe hooklet on the best care and treat
r1ent of the skin, scalp and hair, will be sent.
post-free, on application to "Cuticura."
Dept. -5N, Boston.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
BRIER WILL RECOVER.
Believed Now That Injuries Will not
Prove Fatal

Fred Brier, who fell off the cliff at
Half Hill a week ago Sunday, will
eventually recover, it is believed, from
the serious injuries that he then re-
ceived; but it will be considerable time
before he fully regains what was his
normal condition.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
To Pass Through Danielson.

graph & Telephone Co. are at work
in the town of Scituate r. T., building
the underground telephone line that is
to pass through Danielson on it's way
from Providence and Hartford. No
definite date has been set for the be-
ginning of work in this section.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
NAM

William Twomey, Insane. Committed to
Norwich State Hospitai-No Evil
dence That He had Revolver
Henry Macdonald Also Sent to Nor
wich-Town Meeting Prospects
Changes in Fall Timetable.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
Gard by Aerial Post.

Dr.. S Fl. Holmes has received a
postcard by aerial post from his neph-
ew. Ralph Nickerson of New York The
oostnarI< on the card reads AeropIane
Station No, 1, Queen City Estates, y.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
MOTHER And PRIZE BABY

81 have always used
Cuticura Soap and no other
for my baby, and he has
never had a sore of any
kind. He does not even
chafe as most babies do.
I feel that it is all owing
to Cuticura Soap for he is
fine and healthy, and when
five months old won q
prize in a baby contest.
It makes my heart ache
to go into so many homes
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
Brief State News

Wallineford.-At last weeks meeting
of the Wallingford Teachers associa
ton medical inspection in the schools
was favored.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-02
SICK HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, TORPID
LIVER, CONSTIPATION==CAS

to
ng headach
the
neg not suffer quickly
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22
MISS BETTY McIvER ENTERTAINs

Friday afternoon was the regular
meeting day for the Kids Bridge
club and Miss Betty McIver was the
clubs hostess for the afternoon. In
staed of playing bridge Miss McIver's
guests enjoyed an interesting and
very clever contest, which was the
main feature of this lovely little
party. Miss Annie Atkinson won the
club prize, pair of silk stockings, an
Miss Alice Bullock won the guest
prize, pretty little framed picture.
Miss Eugenia Fuller and Miss An
ME Atkinson served punch at Miss
McIver's party and after the contest
ice cream, cake, sailed almonds and
candy was served, the ice course be.
ing most refreshing as the afternoon
was very warm.
Miss McIver entertained at this
party only the members of her club
and four visitors, Misses Alice Bull
lock, Janet Weathers and Mary Gates
and Miss Christine Wideman, of De-
Land.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22
w. H. M. SOCIETY

The Woman's Home Mission Socie-
ty held its regular monthly meeting
in the lecture room of the Methodist
church Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Ze-
wadski, the president, in the chair.
This being the day to elect officers
for the new years, the business meet
ing only was held.
Our treasurer's report for the year
certainly was a fine one, and shows
that the members of the society have
not been asleep this year, but have
been up and doing. We have expend-
ed a great deal of money this year
locally, and stin have a nice little
balance in the treasury.
Mrs. Izlar gave a nice report on
orphanage work. Said she would
send in few days the best box we
have yet sent the little ones.
Mesdames, Hall, Harris, Kirkland
and Rentz were appointed commit
tee to greet strangers at the church
door this month.
Mrs Galloway and Mrs. Kemp will
have charge of the church for the
next month.
No other business, the Home Mis-
sion Society was closed by singing
the doxology.
Mrs. Zewadski said she wanted to
thank the ladies for their loyal sup
port to her since she has been presi-
dent of the Home Mission Society.
Then Mrs. Izlar responded, saying
that she was sure the society as a
whole appreciated the valuable SER
vices of our noble president.
Mrs. Hampton will give the silver
tea on Friday after Christmas. With
Mrs. Taylor as chairman, we pro-
ceeded to elect officers for the united
society, which were as follows:
President, Mrs. Zewadski; First
Vice President, Mrs. Martin; Second
Vice President, Mrs. Ley; Third Vice
President, Mrs. Kirkland; Fourth
Vice President, Mrs. Harris; Cores
ponding Secretary. Home and For
eign, Mrs. Kea; Treasurer, Mrs. Tay-
lor; Press Reporter, Mrs. Kea; Agent
Voice, Mrs. Hall; Agent
Orphanage, Mrs. Galloway.
The meetings will be held on the
third Frilay of each month. The
sewing circle will meet no more un-
til after the holidays.
MRS. J. w. KEA,
Reporter
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22
THE COUNTRY CLUB HOUSE
FINISHED

The new country club house at the
Ocala Country Club is now completed
and it is a most charming, artistic
and comfortable club house and one
that would do credit to any much
larger city. The location is simply
supurb, the Ocala golf links being
as ideal a location for country club
as can be found anywhere in the
south.
The shade trees are magnificent,
the land rolling and fertile, the golf
course in perfect condition, the lawns
green and beautiful to look upon and
in fact every prospect at the country
club pleases.
The club house itself is elegant and
attractive in every particular and
within it's walls many delightful times
can be looked forward to by mem
bers of the Ocala Country Club and
their friends. The club is very
prettily and comfortably furnished.
The finishing touches we're done at
the club house Saturday and now
everything is completed
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22
PRETTY PARTY AT REDDIcK

Miss Apple Redditt entertained
about fifty young people Friday even
ing quite charmingly at her home at
Reddick, in honor of Miss Precious
McLain, of Laurensburg, n. c., Miss
Mayme Anderson of Micanopy, and
Miss May Redditt of Citra. The par
lor and dining room were beautifully
decorated with ferns, roses, chrysan-
themums and violets. Miss Redditt
was assisted in receiving by Miss ].
c. Dupree, and son, Carl, and DR..
Lamb. The guests were entertained
with several interesting games. Mu-
sic was enjoyed during the evening,
being furnished by the Misses Dams
by, Misses Billingsley and Redditt.
During the evening delightful punch
and cake was served in the dining
room by Mrs. Dupree, Misses Redditt
and McLain. Miss Redditt wore a
lovely pale lavender dress beautifully
trimmed with lavender trimmings.
McLain was beautiful in a blue satin,
with fringe trimmings. Miss Ander-
son wore pink silk with cord and
fringe trimmings. Miss May Redditt
wore girlish white evening dress,
with quantities of lace trimmings.
Mrs. Dupree was never more charm
ing than she was in a lovely dark
blue silk handsomely trimmed with
satin.
Miss Redditt proved a charming en-
tertainer. She is not only favorite
with her young friends, but her I'M
selfish, vivacious and happy DISPOSE
ton universally fascinates the old
and young. She has held the position
of assistant teacher of the Reddick
High School for the past three years.
Miss McLain is a popular visitor at
Lowell, and is quite charming young
lady, and has made many friends dur
ing her Florida visit. Miss Anderson
is quite a favorite at Archer, her
home, and is loved by all who know
her. She is one of the popular teach.
ers at Micanopy.
While Miss May Redditt's home is
at Citra, she was visiting her sister
at Reddick. Miss Redditt entertained
at the lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs. j
D. Dupree, where she has made her
home for the past three years.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22
MRS. HELvENSToN ENTERTAINs
YOUNG LADIES CARD CLUB

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. E. T. Hell
Venston entertained the Young Ladies
card club at a very enjoyable meet
ing. Besides the card club members
Mrs. Helvenston had two additional
tables of players, who very much en-
Joyed the games with the club.
There We're five tables of players
and as the house was thrown open
and some of the players We're seated
on the veranda, which made it ex.
ceedingly pleasant.
At the conclusion of the card
games Mrs. Helvenston was assisted
in serving by her sister-in-law, Mrs.
W. T. Gary. Turkey salad, potato
chips, olives, sailed almonds, crackers
and delightful home made iced grape
juice was much enjoyed by Mrs. Hell
venston's guests.
Playing with the club members
We're Mrs. w. w. Harriss, Mrs. E. M.
Gregg, Mrs. o. T. Green, Mrs. Will
liam Anderson, Mrs. D. w. Davis, Mrs.
Arthur c. Williams, Mrs. H. A. Wat
erman and Mrs. c. v. Miller
Miss Mammie Taylor won the club
prize, a pair of silk hose, and the
guest prize, a drawn work table
cover, was won by Mrs. E. NJ. Gregg.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
OCALA

The Christmas season is now on in
full blast in Ocala and all our mer-
chants are in readiness and well pre-
pared for his annual visit. The pres
ent week has been very busy and a
happy one. 1t is hoped that in so far
as possible everybody will do their
shopping before tomorrow night,
and not put off until the last min
ute what can be done at once.
The merchants of Ocala are vieing
with each other in the beautiful dec
orations of the windows and in the
goods they are carrying for the holt
day trade. Old Santa Claus has been
liberal indeed in the many splendid
toys for children that he has left at
Gadson's bazar, Fishels toy depart
ment, the five and ten cent store,
Alexander's Racket, G. A Nash and
other places and it is now the delight
of the little folks hearts to visit these
various abodes of good old st. Mich
olas.
The Christmas decorations in the
show windows of several of our mer.
camille and grocery establishments
are works of art and passers by are
compelled to stop and admire the
pretty things and the rich effects at
tanned by the use of tinsel. Christmas
bells, wreaths, etc.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22
MISS STOVALL ENTERTAINS
NEW CLUB

Last night Miss Minnie Stovall en-
tertained, the girls, who have recently
formed a chatting dish club, at their
first meeting.
The members of this delightful
club are Miss Minnie Stovall, Miss
Mary Burford, Miss Alta Pearson,
Miss Sara Davis, Miss Elisabeth
Davis, Miss Elisabeth Newsom, Miss
Fannie Robinson, Miss Clara John
son, Miss Halle Ley and Miss Esther
Ley.
Last night Miss Stovall also had as
her guests besides the club members
two attractive visiting girls, Miss
Christine Wideman, of DeLand and
Miss Lillian Muncaster, of Florence,
S. c., and the young gentlemen who
were entertained so pleasantly last
night were Messrs. Pete Mcintosh,
Phil Robinson, Leonard Cleveland,
Cliff Aver, Whitfield Palmer, Clarence
Meffert, Holmes Walters, Frank FraZ-
Ter of Jacksonville, o. B. Howse, Sam
Mathews and Frank Harris, Jr.
Miss Stovall was assisted in en-
tertaining by her grandmother, Mrs.
Frances A. Howse, and her aunt, Mrs
J. G. B. Koonce.
The house which is always a most
attractive one was beautifully dec
Grated in Christmas colors.
The couples sat at small tables
where they kept very busy preparing
the most delicious eatables which
consisted of cream turkey in timbales,
oyster rosettes, sandwiches, cheese
balls, cheese straws, stuffed eggs,
stuffed dates, olives hot chocolate
with whipped cream. The girls were
all most attractively dressed and
looked still more bewitchingly when
they donned their pretty little chatting
dish aprons. The boys also donned
aprons and assisted in the prepare
lions of the edibles.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22

A phone message was received
from Dunnellon last Friday, saying
that an accident occurred at one of
themines of the Dunnellon Phosphate
company which resulted in the death
of one negro and injuring of one
white man. The accident was caused
by the breaking of the cable attached
to one of the hosting cars. The car
rushed back to the starting point with
such rapidity that it was impossible
for the men to get out of it's pathway.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22
HODGE-PERRY

A quiet wedding took place yester
day when Miss Marie Hodge was mar
ried to Mr.. Arthur Perry, of Citra.
The wedding took place at the
home of the brides father, Mr.. J. w
Hodge, on North 9Th street the cere
mony being performed by Rev. w. H
Dodge of the Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Perry has made her home in
Ocala for a number of years and has
a number of friends who will be in
terested to learn of her marriage.
Mr.. Perry is a prominent business
man of Citra, and his bride will be
welcomed there by his large circle
of friends.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22

Miss Elizabeth Dunn will arrive III
Ocala the end of next month 10 visi.
Mrs. Richard McConathy. instead OF
this week, as previously reportea.
Miss Dunn is the only daughter Oh
the late John Franklin Dunn Oh tniS
CITY She was graduated from byrn
Mawr College in 1910, and lmmepia'e
" after her graduation she went 70
Europe and spent year in forelsn
travel She returned to New YORK
City several months ago ana she anu
her mother now reside there WITH
her brother. Mr.. John F. Dunn.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22

Mr. William Judson Edwards and
family of Irvine expect to come to
oca,a soon to make this city their
home We understand that they Will
occupy the residence on South Sec
ond street owned by Mr.. John l.. Ed
wards and now occupied by Mr.. Bill
Kingsley and family. The many
friends here of Mr.. Edwards VIII De
delighted to learn that he is to MAKE
Ocala his home, and this paper WIZ
accord him and his family cordlal
welcome.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22

Mr. Britt Sanders has one of the
prettiest gardens in the city at his
place on eighth street. Yesterday he
brought us some of his products, and
we can vouch for the statement of
the goodness of his garden. The tur-
nips he brought to this office are
pure white and as big around as sau-
GERS, and had only been planted eight
weeks.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22

Don't forget that the Kings Daugh-
tiers are engaged in a movement that
should enlist every man and woman
in the city-a movement to see that
no stocking be found empty on Christ
mas morning. All lend a helping
hand. Let's make the children happy
by seeing that not one is overlooked.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22

Judge and Mrs. w. D. Morton OF
Williston are receiving congratulR-
tions upon the arrival of fine boy
at their home a few days ago. The
youngster is as handsome as can be,
and has been named Gus A., after his
uncle, of which the latter is duly ap-
observation-disclosures Sun.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22

Our first Christmas present is on
our table and we are certainly to be
envied? A boquet Of the most beau
tiful brides roses one can imagine
The gift bears the good wishes Tor a
MERRY Christmas from the Arden
Rose Garden. We return our CRATE
ful thanks for the beautiful gift.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22

This office had pleasant call last
week from Editor A. M. Russell OF
the Brooksville Argus, candidate for
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton. Mr.. Russell has many frlends
in this section of the state who will
aid him in every way in attaining the
desired position.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22

Little Miss Dorothy Adams cele-
brated her third birthday Saturday
afternoon by giving a lovely little
party, inviting a number of her little
neighborhood friends to help her en-
Joy her birthday. Little Miss Dorothy
is a most attractive young miss and
she very greatly enjoyed her third
birthday.