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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF STATE
Meet Hartford and Effect OrganizationD of
Many of the New Laws-Action Thereon Taken in Some
Cases.

secure an official Interpretation of the
law. 50 that the commissioners could
be guided thereby This viii insure
uniformity of action in the appoint
ments. incidentally. the commission
ers discussed what the salaries of the
sealers should be President Walter
was appointed the committee to wait
upon the attorney general with the SUI
perintendent of police.
Certificates.
The commissioners discussed the
conditions under which the law leaves
the issue of certificates to men in the
, liquor business who have been convict
ed of violation of the law.
Personal Tax.
The commissioners had decided
views upon the personal tax law, and
it was voted that it is the sense OF the
meeting that no payments be made
by the counties to cities and towns for
violations of the tax until an opinion
has been secured from the attorney
general.
The commissioners take the view
that a county may be bankrupted II
the cities send 4n0 or 800 men 10 jail
for not paying their personal tax and
are compelled to work out a large Dill
of costs In one county, Middlesex.
a man was fined $42 and costs
few hundred like him would give the
county a body blow il the costs have
to be paid in full to the town by the
amount of labor has been performed
by the prisoner in the county Jail.
1t was not thought that the county
should pay the personal tax for the
towns who may have these deiin-
quents. as it would not be fair to the
other towns.
1t was also reported that he exam
inatiOn of children in the county homes
is underway in a number of counties,
and all will be completed by the first
of January. No county has finished
the work yet, and some, like New Lon
don county, have not started, but ali
viii finish before Jan. I.
Luncheon.
The commissioners had luncheon
served in a private dining room. The
following We're present;
Hartford county-Robert A. Potter,
f. Ernest Watkins.
New Haven county-Jacob d. Wal
ter, James Geddes. John Wilkinson.
Fairfield county-Simeon Pease, John
BTophy.
Windham county-Charles Il. Barber
Observation-Disclosures NJ Guernsey.
Aiddlesex-C Charles L. Bacon, Sam .
uel r. Smaller, Charles E Chapman.
New London-FTed J. Brown, Charles
H. Smith, Charles d. Moves.
ToIland-Fred O. Vinton, Rufus H
Leonard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
TAFTVILLE
Meeting of Ladies' Benevolent Society
Notes and Personals

There was a good attendance at the
melting of the Ladies' BENEVOLENT So
ciety held in the parlors of the Con-
gregauonal church Wednesday after
noon In the absence of the president
the vice president Mrs. c. G. I.flcIi-
bridge, occupied the chair The meet
ing was opened with singing and read
ing of the Scripture, followed by pray
er- The report of the secretary was
read and accepted and it was voted TO
donate to the sick on Christmas day
A pleasant social hour was enjoyed
BY the ladies following the business
session. and refreshm ents were served
The committee in charge of the lunch
was composed of Mrs. c. G. LiIIibridge.
Mrs Frederick White. Mrs George
Thompson, Mrs. Nathan Bushnell ard
Miss Anna Beardow
1t was reported that over $40 was
cleared on the food sale held nv the
society Tuesday afternoon and evening
in Ponemah hall
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
YENTIC HAPPENINGS.
Handsome Mink PeIt shown-Late siIo
Filling.

w A. Dakin of Hartford was in
-chooIs.
DIR. II. II. Howe was in Abingdon
Tuesday.
Exercises suggestive of the season
and suitable for the closing of the
term are being prepared in the Yantic
school for Friday afternoon.
Carl ID. SEWN was exhibiting a hand
some mink skin Wednesday. Henry
Hamilton has also had one handsome
one so far this season.
Thomas Newman cut corn Tuesday
on the Kingsley farm TO ill William
F'rink's silo
Miss Maria N. Allyn, who is spend
ing some time with Lebanon friends,
was in town for brief visit Wednes-
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
Knights of ST. Paul to Give Entertain.
n1ent-Notes.

The knights of St. Paul of ST. An
drew's parish are to present a comedy
in Union hall during the early part OF
next year. It is called A COMMITTEES
Hearing, and has been written espe-
cially for this presentation. There are
81 young men in the cast. RehearsaIs
are now being held twice a week, and
from the enthusiasm shown there is
to doubt but that the entertainment
will be a huge success
The comedy provides many pleasing
features, especially a musical comedy.
which is said to be excellent.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
At g3d sirthdsy Party.

Mr. and Mrs. r. $ Avery OF West
Town street were in Springfield. Mass
Wednesday, guests of their uncle, Hen
ny Avery, on his ninety third birthday
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
NORWICH IuWG
Drivers Thrown Out When Wagons
Coilide-PoIe Settlers Strike Spring
General News.

Tuesday evening two teams going in
opposite directions collided just beyond
The bridge at Avery Brothers on West
Town street One of the men driving
was blinded by the light from the cleo
trio car ana could not see the other
wagon coming The wagons locked
wheels and the occupants. Felix Gar
ceau of Bozrah and the driver of the
Singer sewing machine wagon, were
thrown out and one was dragged some
distance. Both men were bruised but
not severely injured. The wagons
we're badly smashed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
Tue Neptune Rescued.

Washington. Dec. 20.-The tug Nep-
tune. which had been helpless in the
Atlantic for several days, appealing for
assistance, was rescued, with all on
board, by the revenue cutter Mohawk
off the New Jersey coast today. She
is being lowed to Delaware break
water.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
Christmas Exercises at County Home

The annual Christmas exercises at
the county home will be held at .
o clock this Thursday afternoon in
the school room A programme includ-
ing songs, recitatlons and three short
plays will be presented by the children
following which a Christmas tree with
gifts and candy for each child win be
enjoyed. The board OF county commits
sIoners, the secretary of the board of
visitors, Mrs. Frank A Mitchell and
other invited guests are expected to be
present.
The Christmas exercises at the
Greenevine public school Will be held
Friday afternoon at O'Clock
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

James r. Wilson of Hartford is
spending few days with friends on
North Main street
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Extensive repairs and improvements
at the congregational church parson-
age have been completed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
DIED.

LUTZ-In Providence Z. l.. Dec. IS,
1911 Joseph Lutz, aged IS years.
MTRPHY=In Norwich Town. Dee 10.
1911 Annie Hailahan, wife Of the late
Jeremiah Murphy.
Funeral from her late home. OtrObaudO
avenue. Friday morning at $50. Mass
Of requiem in Sacred Heart church al
o'clock.
NsTOCk-In East Lyme. Conn. Dec.
90 1911, Mary Ellen, wife Of John J.
Comstock and daughter OF the late
Daniel w. and Ellen II. stanton
RFVNOI.DS-In IJefdngweU. Dec. 20.
1911 al the residence Of his son-in
law. John |. Ross, Silas Frank Rey-
nolds. a ged so years
Funeral from the home Of his sOn-in-
law John T. Ross. LefGngWell. FRI
day afternoon; Dec % at L o'clock.
RuritS in Yantic cemetery.
New London papers please copy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
Struck a Sprino.

AS the hole for one OF the new cleo
rio poles was being dug Wednesday
noring on West Town street a spring
of water was found four feet below
| The surface. The water came in fast
er than one man could bail IL out.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Russell and
children of Baltic viii spend Christ
mas week with Mrs. RusselFs parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Brown of West
Town street
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

The plant of the B-L company is
shut down this week for inventory The
IccaI manager is spending several days
| III New ork. Just how long the plant
VIII be closed is not known.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
MARRIED

FINLEY DUNHAM-In this city. Dec.
~. 1911, by Rev q. II. Ricketts,, Ar
thur J. Fixley and Miss Jennie Il.
Durham
FAYLOR-HASS ON-Jn Norwich. Dec.
% 1911 by Rev. Olaf Nordbladh. Ar
thur T. Taylor and Miss Edith A.
Hanson, both Of Wiliimantic.
ARMSTRONG - WINKELMAN - In
Wallingford, Dec. Is. by Rev. Henry
Stone, Eugene p. Armstrong of Wa
ter0ury, formerly of Norwich. and
Miss Anna Helen Winkelman OF
Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

William Mullen and John Mcnamara
of Worcester are guests of local friends
for a few days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
THE WEATHER..
Forecast for Today.


For New England: Fair Thursday
Friday snow in north, rain or snow in
the south portion; moderate variable
winds, becoming east and southeast
Predictions from the New York Her
aid: On Thursday cloudy weather will
prevail, with slight temperature
changes and fresh to brisk northerly
winds, followed by rain or snow, and
on Friday cloudy weather, with nearly
stationary temperatures, preceded by
snow and high winds on the northern
coasts.
Observations in Norwich.
The following records, reported from
Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes
III temperature and the barometric
changes Wednesday,:
Their. Bar.
q. m. Observation-Disclosures. p 30.46
L H. ....-...-. 90 5V.4S
8 D. m. "a 30.45
Highest A, lowest %.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Wednesday: Fair;
northerly Winds
Wednesdays weather: AS predicted.
San. Moon and Tides
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Mrs Charles Buchanan of Brook
field, Mass. is visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Hubbard of Sur
On later to spend the holidays here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

George Randall, student at Yale
university will arrive at his home on
West Town street today Thursday
for two weeks vacation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

The members of the TaftvilIe A. c
recently captured five large gra
squirrels, which they have on exhfbi
ton in q large cage in the club rooms
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Christmas shopping has caused
crowded cars so far this week on tn
Norwich Town and Yantic line.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Carolina is spending the holidays al
his home in Lisbon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

RAYMOND Kea bies of Providence
comes to ms home on Tanner street
his week, to spend a weeks vacation
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Frank Delaney of New York cisy is
spending several days at his hone on
Golden street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Miss Lucy Chapman of East Lyme is
the guest for a few days of Miss En-
ly Fl. Wilcox at her home on the Scot
land road.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
Brief Paraqraphs.

Alonzo NJ Luther of Hartford is al
his home here on Town street for Z
stay of a week or two.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Mrs. George e. whitford and son Of
Willimantic are the guests of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Kyle of
South A street
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

William a. Murphy of Waterbury is
the guest of relatives on Boswell ave
nue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
Notes.

At CT p. Pooler's 16 los. sugar for
s1-00. See advertisement--adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Arthur Lindberg is spending the
week at his home on Central avenue
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

HartwelI 6. Thompson of Yale uni
Nerslty ls at his home on Front street
for the holidays.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

George Desjarlais has returned from
New Bedford, where he has been en-
ployed during the past year, and has
entered the employ of the Ponemah
company
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
NOTICE

Having purchased the interest of w.
r. Shanks in the firm Of YOUNG &
SHANKS, the undersigned viii con-
tinue the INSURANCE and REAL
ESTAE business in his own name, as
formerly
A share Of your patronage Will be
greatly appreciated BY
WILLIAM 3. YOUNG. JR.
Shannon Building, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
BORN

BEASLEY-In Hingnam. Mass. Dec. &.
q son, Charles Pierre. To Mr.. and
Mrs. c. r Beasley, formerly of Nor
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Arthur E. Taylor and Miss Edith A.
Hanson, both of Willimantic, We're
married Wednesday by Rev. Olaf
Nordbiadh, pastor of the Swedish I.u-
theran church on Hickory street. The
bride is the daughter of Oscar Han
sen The groom is employed as a ma
chinist in Willimantic, where they will
reside.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
iOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF
PARTNERSHIP

The firm Of KENYON & Pickhover. do
srz retail liquor and Efocery bust
n@fs. have recently dissolved partner
ship
From now On this business will be
con d11cfed along the same lines as in
the past by JOHN G. KENYON.
Sign ED K ENYON & PICKHOVER.
dec11d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
w EDDiNCS.
Observation-Disclosures
TayIor-Ha nson.

On Tuesday Rev. G. II. Ricketts, unit
ed in marriage Arthur J P1xiey and
Jennie E. Durham, both of this CITY.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
Notes,

Joseph Gadbois of Worcester is the
guest of local friends for few DAYS
Francis Bergeron of Fall River is
the guest Of relatives on Norwich ave-
nue..
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Thu Bulletin should be delivered
everywhere in the city before a m.
Subscribers who fail tc rsccfve IL by
that time will confer o. ravec BY
porting the fact TO The Bulletin Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21

Fred ErIbeck of the u. S. shin SoutT
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
WALLPAPERS

our first consignment OF Wall Papers
With cutout borders for 1912 has been
-e-eived. Others VIII follow as fast as
made
Before selecting. it viii pay you to
call and inspect our line
We also have just received fun line
~ Ready Mixed Paints in all shades
Painting, Paper Hanging and Dec
Grating are a speciality by
P. F. MURTAGH
~ aud 81 West Main ST.
Telephone nov2Td
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-21
GREENEGILLE NEWS.

Six hours after high WIS ter it Is
tide. which is .folIoWed by nood It'd
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-11
NON e.

Collier's.-The most attentive OBJ
server will often be astonished at the
direction taken by the public's inter
est. Who would not be surprised at
finding, among the readers of popu.
lar periodical such as this, an intense
and persistent interest in syntax? 1t
keeps us answering grammatical ques
lions. The latest inquirer quotes from
our columns the phrase, mot only arc
none Of the men Apostles" and then
wishes to know whether one would be
justified in saying, "Not only are no
one Of the men Apostles" None" is
not a contraction of mo one" See
1.-THE Standard Of Usage in English .
by Thomas r. Lounsbury, p. $50. In
Anglo-Saxon man was injected In
both singular and plural. ''None" Is
derived from ''nan," and Is likewise
infected in both numbers, probably
more frequently in the plural. Paul
says, "None Of these things move
me-; Bacon, "None deny there is a
Cod; Shakespeare, "None are for
me-; Milton, None are seen to do
it,; Byron, "None are so desolate";
Young, "None think the great unhap-
by but the great; Pope 4.
IT'S with our judgments as our
watches. none
Go just alike, yet each believes his
own.
Wordsworth, "None will force their
way to me-" In ordinary life the
same habit is constantly observed
Thomas Jefferson is usually misquoted
thus, "Few die and none resign"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-11
THE BLUE GRASS ROAD.

The recent trip OF the officers of the
Blue Grass Road association, the road
planned to parallel the c., B. & @.
railroad from Burlington to Council
Bluffs resulted In stirring up such en-
thusiasm for this road that actual
work began on the roads before. the
trip was ended. At places along the
route the pathfn&ng car found the
roads worked in advance Of their COM
ing President Long believes that this
road will outstrip the first river-to-
river road, which extends from Daven-
port, through Des Moines to Council
Bluffs. ut Is our Intention said Mr..
Long In talking to Courier reporter,
ito make the Blue Grass road the best
one running through the state, one on
which farmer can haul any load at
any time and one over which the
motorist can ride without fear of acct
dent, and we hope to accomplish all
this through road dragging by those
residing a,oss The highway who Co
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-11
rrecognized the handwriting frown
darkened his face. Then he opened II

rracoenized the handwriting frowr
darkened his face. Then he opened i
and read.
1t was the cry OF young near :
for its mate Angela had salo :.
John West that which was the trutn
She had told all Of her longings ane
The man raised his haggard eyes
to see standing on the other slde
Of the bridge the youth for WhoH
the letter was intended. =,
at ,ook here" he said hoarsely,
did not know she felt like this.
He held up the letter to John.
when he had read it the boys lips
were set in a grim line. III you
think that | am going to let her be
unhannv" he said, "you are mis-
taken. do not want your money
hut do want Angela"
"You will have nice time gettine
along on thousand year." the Older
man growled. o,,
There were sparks in John Vests
oves eve will have q nicer time
tban Won are having on many times
that amount" 49,,
Suddenly the old man saw the IIu ,.
~ that retort. What was he getting
out Of life? What was his vile get
ting? What was Angela getting? !,
II ook here" he said, suddenly; !
he1ieve you're right. We'd all be 9
1T HAMMER out on the old farm.
could have a finer house and more
helm for the women folks than we
used to have. We could live the
same life and go to our same little
church on Sundays, and everybody
would be happy
The world said that old man Mar
tin was mad when he gave up his
town palace and went with his wife
and daughter and son-in-law back te
the old place which they mad caileo
home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-11

operate with us. We have already
signed agreements from enough land
owners and renters to give assurance
that every foot of the road will be
properly attended to during the entire
year."
The Burlington Hawk-Eye believes
that this blue grass road will be the
forerunner Of made" road across
the state. The dragging of this road.
the Hawk-Eye prophesies, will result
in the dragging of other roads and
the more these roads are dragged and
travelled, the more will the thoughts Of
many turn to the magnificent boule-
ward, the great state highway that
ought to connect the Father Of Waters
and the Big Muddy, that ought to link
Burlington and Council Bluffs. The
Hawk-Eye adds: ts
1t seems as If a road of that kind
could be built for $4,000 per mile, and
that would be about 100000 for the
whole road. That is mere bagatelle
for the rich southern half Of the rich
est state in the Union. Can we get
Uncle Sam to help us built that road?
The plan was favored at one time.
Can we get state aid? That seems pos
s1ble, but there Will be found many
obstacles and difficulties. OF course,
the state could furnish the crushed
stone at cost or gratis and perhaps the
trained supervision of construction. OF
course, the counties could build 1t and
never miss the money. A apart of the
cost could be put up by the property
benefited, and there are people who
claim that every dollar could be gotten
without levying a cent upon any one,
through the increased value of the
land benefited by highway Of this
kind, which would be ever so much
better for the country through which 1t
passes than an electric railway or q
canal or navigable stream, for 1t would
be in perfect condition for use every
hour in the twenty-four, and every
day in the year.
No doubt the present Blue Grass
road will eventually lead to the great
Iowa Boulevard, the Blue Grass road
of the future. Because the people will
come to see the need of real roads as
they use In ever increasing number
the present roads.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-11
EVENING STORY
TWO POETS
BY DONALD ALLEN.
Copyright, 1911, by Associated Liter

copyright, 1911, by Associated Liter
airy Press.)
Miss Dora Harden was out Of sorts
with the world. When girl feels
that way she sheds few tears; she
feels herself neglected.; she thinks
Of drowning; she snaps back at the
family cook; she would poison the
family parrot-if the family had one.
There is but one thing to console
her, and that is to make for a dell in
the woods and write some sad poetry
Fortunately for Miss Dora, there
was bit Of woods back of the manor
house. There was a dell. The after
noon was fine, and she took pencil and
paper along-enough to write dozen
sad poems.
Miss Dora was not in love, and a
stern father and an ambitious
mother had not been filing objections.
None Of her girl friends had been
Growing over her. She hadn't discov-
cred a freckle on her face or mole
on her elbow. She was sad because
she was sad. There are times when
even men and women eighty years old
get sad streaks on and turn to poetry
as the panacea. Poetry is an escape
valve. There are hundreds Of persons
In prison who wouldn't have been there
had they been provided with dell and
pencil and paper.
Miss Dora sank down beside rock
in the dell with sigh of relief. She
could shed the silent tear now without
the parlor maid respectfully and SYM
pathetically asking her If she had got
pepper in her eyes. There are parlor
maids and others who will not under
stand when souls are a-weary.
A rabbit ran across the dell, but
was scarcely observed. A squirrel
chartered, and was voted nuisance. A
quail sounded his Bob White and a
stick was thrown at him.
There is program to go through
with to write sad poem. Pencil and
paper must be made ready, and then
all the sad things Of life must be called
to mind. One may even include the
various eruptions of Vesuvius in the
thought. Then the pen or pencil must
be chewed for long minutes. BY this
time one feels that il one Of the trees
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-11

II believe rich opportunity awaits
the college man who takes up scientific
farming-a rich opportunity to pros
per and to get real enjoyment out of
life" says James j. Hill of the Great
Northern. There, is not and never will
be any over supply Of educated farm
ers.
II do not think of any other occupa.
ton Of which these sweeping asser.
tions can be made. do not know OF
any in which it Is more possible to
continue in connection with the main
business of earning living that en-
richment and enlargement of the mind
which is the best gift of university life
and its proper, though seldom realized,
continuation after the university has
been left behind.
Except for those who have made
the acquisition of wealth and power
their definite aim in life, think the
farm offers advantages superior to
those of business or the professions. +"