Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
OANlELSON
Miss Ruhamah Hubbard Burned to Death-house Consumed With Con- tents, Probably Money-Woman Who Claimed $1,00O in Norwich Bank.

Wednesday morning about 10.30 o'clock, as William Sample was about
 to deliver milk at Miss Ruhamah Hubbard's home in South Killingly, he discovered smoke coming from the house. Hurrying to get assistance from a nearby house, he and MT. Out
 ton broke in the door and entered the
 house. They found the burned body of Miss Hubbard close by the outside door. Removing the body to the out
 side, they began to save what furniture
 was possible. removing all valuables,
 including handbook.
 Coroner Bill was notified and a little
 later viewed the body. The entire
 lower limbs were burned off and the
 remainder of the body was badly
 structure, was entirely consumed
 there being no available means of
 fighting fire in that village. The the
 ory is advanced that Miss Hubbard,
 who resided alone. was about to start
 the kitchen fire with kerosene when
 her clothing became anre and then
 that the building caught. Evidence at
 least shows that she was afire before
 the building caught. She had managed
 to drag herself to the door.
 Miss Hubbard has lived in this house
 for some fifteen years. She was a
 daughter of Jeremiah Hubbard, who
 at one time owned sawnill in this
 town, and had possession of 8 com
 fortable bank account. Some time ago
 a Norwich bank advertised for claim that institution amounting to about
 $1,000 and Miss Hubbard eventually secured possession of this. Several years ago Miss Hubbard suffered from a mental trouble but was treated at a sanitarium and had fully recovered from the attack.
 People who are familiar with her habits are led to believe that no doubt some money was in the house at the time of the fire, as she always did her own shopping and had always money about her. The burned body was talk en to the undertaking rooms of L. E. Kennedy Wednesday noon. The only near relatives of Miss Hub- bard are cousins. T. F.. Hammett, E. 1. H. Hammett and Mrs. Kfes of Daniel son, Mrs. George Cole of Providence, Henry Hubbard and William Hubbard of California and Mrs Steele and Mrs Andrews of Providence
 Miss Gertrude Maynard of Provi- dence is visiting friends in town. Reflection of Fire. Many residents here saw d bright l illumination of the sky to the eastward { Tuesday evening. It was caused by 1 the burning of the Wilbur bobbin shop at South Scituate, R. l., which was i entirely destroyed.
 ] Several members of the Bohemian club enjoyed a fishing trip to Old Kill line1y pond Wednesday.
 1 Promotions in Thirtsenth Company. 1 The following promotions are an nounced in the Thirteenth company, c l A. C., as the result of orders received 1 here by Capt. E. L. Darbie: Corporal Arthur RainVille and Corporal Percy c. Brown to rank of sargeants: Pri- yates Willis Shippee, John Lyons and John Weaver to rank of corporals. 1 To Have Electric Light Soon. 1 The wire is strung and but very iit- tie work remains to be done to tn: l transmission line to Dayyille before that village will have electric lights. Several from this place attended the auction at Woods Hill farm Wednes
 day
 Finals in Tournament The finals were played off Tuesda.
 evening n the Bohemian club billiard l tournament. The first game resulted 1 as follows: Fred Gamache, handicaE ! 50, points won S2; Charles Franklin khandicap 100. points won 100. The second game was as follows: William Wheatley. handicap 30, points won 30; ! Charles Franklin, handicap 100. points won 65. William Wheatley won first prize, billiard cue; Charles Franklin
 second. pipe. and Fred Gamachs l third, pocket knife.
 Funeral of Francis Collins. Funeral services of Francis Collins l of Ballouville were held "Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's church in Day. i vile. Rev. Fr. Beldenrimi was cele- brant Of the requiem high mass. l.. F Kennedy was funeral director A brush fire at the north end of In 1 Gustrial place was put out by residents l of that section Tuesday evening.
 Borough Personals.
 1 Mrs E. H. Reach is spending a few days in Willimantic, the guest Of Mrs ] E. A. Winter.
 Mrs. M. E. Bassett is entertainins 1 Mrs. M. E. Ba1lou and William H. Bal lou of Providence.
 Mrs. A. H. Huntingdon left Wednes. l day for Canton, O., spending severa days in New York city before starting Ca tba