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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
CHIEF INVESTIGATED FIRE.
Thought Match or Cigarette May
Have Been Dropped Into Paper.

Through an investigation made by
Fire Chief Stanton on Tuesday of the
facts in connection with the fire at the
Poll theater on Monday evening just a 5
the performance was beginning. it was
found to have been in a blind cellar
under the hallway at the Willow street
corner, at the entrance to the Norwich
Commercial school The blind cellar
which was 12x16 and feet high, had
never been intended for use so that
there was no entrance to it, but some
one had cut a hole in the floor over
the cellar, this hole being inside the
door which leads to the ticket office of
the assembly hall. Through the hole
Il, the floor refuse of different kinds
had been thrown into the cellar, an
old pair of painters overalls, window
shades and papers being among the
things found in the celia.
The commercial school has also been
in the habit of dumping its waste paper
in the ticket office, and as this was
known to some of the BrOa dway schol-
airs they used to go in there to get
paper they could use. Chief Stanton s
theory is that someone may have
thrown a lighted match or a cigaret
stump down the hole and the fire had
been smoldering for several hours. It
might also have started from sponta-
neOus combustion from the mass Of
Paper on the floor of the cellar
Since the cellar was all walled up
and the ceiling was seven feet above
the floor. ii was a omparatively safe
place to have a fire of such character
as it would take a good sized blaze to
reach up to the wooden flooring. The
damage viii be slight. probably not
more than $40.
To guard against further danger
from accumulated paper, Chief Stan
ton has the assurance of the CONNER
cial school authorities that they will
not allow any accumulation of waste
paper in the building in the future
The chief decided that the hole in
the floor had been left so as to get at
steampipes in the cellar
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The supreme court sitting at Bridge
port Tuesday, handed down twenty
three decisions. OF the cases decided
errors were found in ten. Among the
cases were two in which the court sus-
tainS the lower court in awarding large
damages to the plaintiffs in actions
against the Connecticut company and
the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad Co
One of the cases is from Hartford
county and the other from New Haven
county. The Hartford county case was
that of James ]. Murphy against the
two companies in which he was award
ed damages of S13,669.35 one of the
largest awards given in the state. The
suit was the outcome of a trolley col
lision at White Oaks, a point halfway
between New Britain and Plainville.
Two cars, going in opposite directions,
car head-on at a curve, where the
view of both motormen was obstruct-
ed by barn which stood close to the
tracks.
The other case was that Of Charles
J. Delinks, a motorman on the trolley
line between Lake Quassapo and
Waterbury. He was given $4,000 dam
ages for injuries received as a result
of the brakes of the car not being in
working order which caused collis-
ion.
The remaining cases:
ToIIand County.
Lyman Tingier VS.. Eta l.. w.
Woodruff Court finds that entire in
come shall go to defendant. Opinion
by Justice Wheeler.
New London County.
Selectmen of MOntviIIe vs.. Alpha
Mills company. Error, case remanded
with judgment to be given defendant
in accordance with committees re-
port Opinion By Chief Justice Hall.
Gilbert = Raymond VS.. Frank L.
Parker. Error, opinion by Chief JUS
tice Hall.
Annie Thorson VS.. Groton & Ston-
ington Street Railway Co. No error,
opinion by Justice Roraback.
James e. ComstocS VS.. town of
Waterford. Error, judgment rendered
affirming boards action. Opinion by
Justice Rora back.
Committees Report Confirmed.
The case Of the seIectmen of Mont
vile VS.. the Alpha Mills company was
one in which the town, in repairing
the highway, raised the grade about
IS inches along the line of property ly-
ing on both sides of the highway, and
owned by the defendant company. As
the parties at interest were unable to
agree on special damages sustained or
special benefits received, a committee
was asked for to estimate and assess
damages and benefits. The committee
named by Judge Curtis included Q. q.
Beclzwith of New London and \. Beck
with and Ebenezer Allen of Norwich
After giving a hearing on the matter
the committee reported that the COM
pany received no benefits but sustained
damages to the amount of $1,000, and
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
THREE ERRORS IN COUNTY CASES
Decisions Handed Down by the Connecticut Supreme Court
of ACKNOWLEDGMENT Directed In Two Cases-Retral
For Raymond, Tr Parker-No Error in Railway
Case.

that amount was assessed in their ia
vor.
remonstrance to the acceptance of
the report was overruIed by Judge
Reed. a jury was asked for to re-
estimate damages and benefits and was
permitted The jury. of which G. o.
Stead was foreman. reported that the
Alpha mills company sustained no spe-
cial damages. except from surface wa
ter. They found that the company re-
ceived special benefits to the amount
of 500 and special damages to the
same amount. a remonstrance to the
acceptance of that report was over
ruled. a motion to have the report
of the special committee, dated July
%, 1909. accepted, was denied by Judge
Ralph Wheeler. but the report of the
jury was accepted and judgment rem
dered that the jury's report be con-
firined. The appeal was taken from
this judgment which the court sus-
tains and orders judgment in accord
ance with the committees report
Error in Raymond VS.. Parker.
In the case of Raymond. tr.. VS.. Par
ker, suit for $4,000 to recover money
alleged to have been advanced by II.
8. Davis, of whose bankrupt estate q.
s. Raymond is trustee, for the defend :
ant. Judgment was given the plalntiii
for S2SS7-14 by Judge Reed, Decem-
Der 3. 1909. From this an appeal was
taken on grounds of errors in exclud-
ing testimony, and the appeal is sus-
tanned a new trial viii be had.
No Error in This Case.
The suit Of Annie ThorsOn vs.. the
Groton and StOnington Street Rail-
way company was brought for $1,000
damages for inquiries received at No
ank when a transom fell and struck
her head. Judge Waller awarded
damages of 1875 for the plaintiff
from which the appeal was taken, but
no error was found.
Board of Relief Right.
James f. Comstock vs. the town OF
Waterford was an appeal from the do
ings of the board of assessors and board
of relief. The list of taxable property
showed Mr.. Comtock the owner Of g
at Quaker Hill and 175 acres of land
two horses and six cows The assess
Ors added to the list four wooden cot
tages standing on land belonging L
the plaintiff. but We're not then ano
never had been his property, but were
owned by nou-residents of the town
He claimed the additions were unfair
but the boards refused to grant hin
relief.
on May is Judge Ralph Wheeler ad-
judged that the cottages added 10 th'
list are taxa BILE as the personal prop
erty of the several owners, and no
the property of Mr. Comstock, ant
that the action of the board was er-
roneous and that Mr.. Comstock re
cover his costs. An appeal was takez
therefrom. which the supreme cour
now finds erroneous and supports tb'
action of the board. and directs judg
ments therefor.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Group Ends Life
Many Children Die of Group Every
Year Before Doctor can be
Summoned

Parents OF children should be pre-
pared at all times for spasna OF Group
Keep in the house a remedy that VIII
give instant relief and keep the child
from choking until the arrival or the
physician.
Get so cent bottle Of HYOMEI toe
day and in case of an attack Of Group
pour 20 drops into kitchen bowl OF
boiling water. Hold the child's head
over the bowl so that il can breathe the
soothing, penetrating vapor that arises
n the meantime send for physician
This treatment has saved the lives OF
many children and Is a precaution that
al parents should promptly take.
HYOMEI is sold bN The Lee a. Os-
good co. and druggists everywhere and
is guaranteed for Group. catarrh
asthma and bronchitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Lucia Byrnes HawIey.

At two O'Clock Tuesday afternoon,
the burial of Mrs. Lucia Byrnes Haw-
ley of New York took place at Maple
wood cemetery, where the cOmmittal
service was read by Rev. Edward ;.
Worcester. pastor of Broadway Con
gregationaI church Friends and rela-
tives were in attendance There We're
choice floral forms The body reached
here from New York Monday evening
and the arrangements We're in charge
Of Church & Allen. Acting as bearers
were Perry Byrnes. Edward Byrnes,
brothers. and Charles Moore Services
were held in New York where Mrs
Hawley died last Friday. She for
merIy lived here
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

The case Of G. &. Haskell & Co. vs..
the futile Color Printing company,
which was to have been heard in the
common pleas court here on Tuesday,
was not tried as it is understood
there is a chance that it viii be set
tied. The case Of Harris vs.. DoIbeare
has gone off the list.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Married Fifty Years.

Mr. and Mrs. T. c. Pinney will cell
citrate the 10Th anniversary of their
marriage a tIeir homie in Stafford on
Christmas evening from 10 ! o'clocq-
Arrangements viii be made for car
ria ges TO meet ali trolleys at Stafford
Springs between those mOurs. All
friends will be gladly welcomed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
The Inneooahle sardlne.

They can be given to children with
out fear of their choking. 1t can cas-
lily be recognized that the bones are
taken away. A large number of con-
sumers evidently Judge thus. as sar-
dimes so prepared have first class
reputation They are to be found on
all tables where the lady of the house
wishes TO show she lives in style
From an earnest advertisement.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Natures Beauty Hidden.

Nature, as we all know, is never at
home to the mere sightseer or idle
spectator. Stare at her straight in the
face, and you will see nothing; it is
only the casual side glance which is
rewarded by the sight of anything
new or ubstantial.-Henry c. Merwin
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
showing the EnnIIshman.

EngIishman (patronizingIy)-"Yo
school faculties are excellent. ] am
told" American (suavely)-"Well,
should say See the Smithsonian In
etftution over there? Think of a build
ing like that. just TO educate the
Smiths Vogue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
pIdn.t Tel the Whole Truth.

A woman preacher says that her
sex is TO blame for most of the d.
vorces One might go even further
and state that if it were not for her
sex there wouldn't be any divorces
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Muscular Rheumatism

Neuralgia, Lumbago,0 sclatica, Sore Throat.
Lameness, Sprainss Bruises or any other severe
pain will positively disappear by the application
of DR.. RAYER'S PENETRATING OIL.
MONEY REFUNDED IL NOT so.
as and SO Cents per Bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

Woman will be famed as well AZ
mani" she calculated. as she threw
down the book. Yes" responded OLD
Cynicus. for untold ages. - Boston
Commonwealth.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
Incidents in Society

Mrs. Jean Porter Rudd of New York
city is the guest this week OF Mrs.
w. :. G. Perkins
Miss Mary White. daughter al
Charles -. White. Of Norwich Conn.
IS the guest Of Miss Harriet NJ. II.
Fletcher N Providence.
Having closed her summer home on
Mystic river. Miss Carrie r. Rogers,
who has been the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. J. Lewis Smith of Broad street,
has gone to Washington, where she
has opened her residence on Euclid
street for the winter.
Mrs. James Welles and son, Philip
Il. WelIes, have reopened their home
on Town street for the holidays Miss
Winifred Welles, who is studying in
Pittsfeld, Mass. and Russell Welles,
a student at Cheshire. viii arrive home
his week for the midwinter vaca-
ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
IMPORTANT

Take notice that the sale of
The American Fur Co., 40
Main ST., Norwich, Conn, viii
close Saturday evening, Dec.
23d, at 10 p. m.
Don't miss this opportunity
to purchase your Christmas
presents.
We have a full line of
Cloaks, Skirts, Suits, Waists,
Furs, Etc, at half price, and
they are excellent for presents.
There are only few days
more to dispose of stock and
fixtures. We will be open
evenings during this last week
to accommodate the public.
Remember this is your final
chance to purchase your bar
gains, as Saturday, Dec. 23d
is positively the last day al
this sale.
The American Fur Co.
14o MAIN STREET. a..a.
Norwich, Conn. k
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
FERGUSON
&
CHARBOVNEAU
239 Main ST.. Franklin So.
Special Values In
w atcheS
Wl@IlMWnAQGS
and fine
Jewelry

A complete line of Strictly
New and Factory Adjusted
Waltham, Elgin and Hamil-
ton Watches.
Waltz a III and e lgin
Watches in 90 year Gold
Filled Cases, for $500 and
$1,000.
WaItham &C oloniAl
Model, the Thinnest Watch
made in America.
Strictly New Goods.
Lowest PriceS-
A specially Mounted Dia-
mond Ring for $1,000, sold
elsewhere for $500.
Fine Jewelry,
Toilet Articles and
Silver Novelties.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20
SOMERS
1-5TH DIVIDEND.

NINE TAFT-Pa1mtst and cIairvoy-
ant has returned to SIS Washin gton St,
New London where she viii be pleas ed
decISd
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

Norwich friends have been apprised
of the details of the Brush-N Norris
enSa cement announcement at Brook
line, Mass, on Friday The announce
ment was made formally al lunch
con given by Miss Brush at the res
fdence OF her parents, Mr. and Ms
Charles n. Brush, 123 Longwood av =
nue., for some of her more fntinls te
friends. This was followed by re-
ceptiCn and afternoon tea. at which her
mother was hostess, given for q larger
number OF guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

on Christmas day. "A bayberry can
die burned to the socket, Brings health
10 the home and gold to the pocket -
At Lee & Osgood' s.-adv
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

wHEB you wans 60 pot your busi-
ness before shs public. ths~s ia no me
dunn better than through thA Mdv~r6i4~
ang columns of Tha- RmLlmaAm.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

Providence papers state that Miss
Elizabeth q. Binney celebrated her
presentation to society in that city by
sending the magnificent flowers which
she had received to the state prison
at Cranston, following the flowers
with personal visit to the prisoners,
whose stuffy cells We're made fragra 1T
by the blossoms. The debutante WIS
especially kind to spike Murphy of
Norwich, sentenced for murder, and to
St. Paul TiD. another "Iifer''
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-20

Annual communication of SomersGt
lodge, No 81, F. and A NJ. this eve
ninS.-adv-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
UNITED BRETHREN WILL coNSE.
CRATE BASEMENT OF
BUILDING, DEC. 10.
BISHOP w. NJ. WEEKLEY
TO GIVE THE SERMON
Rev. w. F. cronk. Presiding Elder Of
Des Moines, Will Also Be Here
Church to Occupy Basement Until
New Building is Completed Next
Summer-WiiI Incorporate Soon.

The formal opening and conservation
of the completed part of the new United
Brethren church, Seventh and State
streets, will take place on Sunday, Dec.
10, with ceremonies appropriate to the
occasion. The basement of the church
is finished, and in that the congresa-
ton will worship until the church
proper is completed next summer.
Bishop w NJ Weekley. D. D.. Of
Kansas City, will be here to preach the
ccnsecration sermon. this service TAX
ing place beginning at 10 o'clock. Other
ministers of the denomination in the
state will be present. including Presi-
dent F. E Brooke. of Leander Clarke
College. Toledo. and Rev. w. F. Cronk,
of Des Moines. presiding elder of this
district Mr.. Cronk will preach at the
evening service. beginning at 1880.
To incorporate Soon.
The new church organization will be-
come Incorporated this week, under the
name of the Bethany United Brethren.
Rev c. E. Pilgrim is pastor Of the
church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
Indoor Baseball
Standing Of the Clubs.

The Western Grocer Company beat
the Marshalltown Trowel Company.
and the c. A. Durham Company won
from the gymnasium class, in the dou-
BILE header of the indoor league Friday
night. The grocer team pulled out a
II to victory, and the Durham COM
pany won by the score Of IA to s. The
score of the first game was:
Grocer Company. ....2 l l Ia
Trowel Company ....1 0 0 0 o. 2
The teams lined up as follows:
Western Grocery COMMUNICATION.
Pitch; Lindstedt, catch; Wittel first;
Rambousek, second; Hoffman, third;
McCreery. left short; Moehrl right
short; Rosengren, left field; Harlan,
right field. Trowel company-Adams,
pitch; Cramer, catch; Blodgett. first;
Hunnicutt, second; Briggs, third;
Bowman. left short: Furnas, right
short: Bergner, left field.
The score Of the second game was:
Durham company ...4 1 0 0-1f
GYMNASIUM class 20 o 0 2 0 T. 5
The following was the way the teams
lined up: Durham company-Hock-
ridge, pitch; Knutson, catch; Hixson,
first; Lama, second; Wilson. third:
Burlingame. left short; Bruce, right
short; Carr, left field; jenkins, right
field. Gymnasium class-Wood, pitch:
Hockridge. catch: Nyce, first; Chinn.
second: Wright, third; Scott. left
short: Hausafus, right short; Bohen.
left field
The games scheduled for Tuesday,
Dec u, have been transferred to next
Tuesday night, Dec. 5. The change is
made because the Searchlight Club
meets on the evening Of Dec. IL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
Liseomb Nav. Notes.

Saturday and Sunday were busy
Gays for the stork in Liscomb, and the
wise old bird make substantial in
crease in the population. Mr.. and Mrs
3. r. Hilsabeck were the parents Of a
nine-pound boy, born Saturday: Mr..
and Mrs. F. c. Nichols received an
eight-pound daughter born Sunday
morning: a son was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond T. Gale, Sunday morn
ing; and Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Ffscus
arc entertaining daughter, also born
Sunday.
Miss Wagner, Of Philadelphia, who
has been visiting friends in Denver,
spent several days this week with DR..
and Mrs. p. L. Marble and family,
leaving Wednesday morning for Chi
cago where she will visit before re-
turning home.
Miss Eva Meekins, who il teaching
near Clemens. spent Sunday at home
Mr.. and Mrs e. D. Marble. Of Ray
mond. came Wednesday evening e
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02

spend Thanksgiving with their SON. DR..
r. i. Marble, and family.
Miss Alice Prosbt, Of Marshalltown.
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. A. p.
Clifford.
- Miss Bertha Eggleston, who has been
in Grundy Center for some months, is
visiting at the s. c. Eggleston home.
Mrs. c. A. Smith and son, Of Dexter,
are with the formers mother, Mrs A.
E. Thurber. Mrs. Thurber's condition
is improving slowly.
Miss Grace Melick left Saturday to
resume her school work near Green
Mountain
Miss Marie Adams left Thursday
morning for Cedar Rapids to spend
Thanksgiving with her father, w. P.
Adams.
Ernest Russell left Tuesday for For
est City.
Rev T. F. Paris returned Saturday
from Eldora, where he conducted a
very successful series Of evangelistic
meetings.
Miss Mary Anderson and Mr. OAR
ling of Marshalltown, spent Thanks
giving at the home Of the formers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
new CAR SERVICE
Midnight Schedule Will Start on Mon.
day 40 Experiment on Street Railway
Line-Extra Service During Busy
Day Hours.

Day Hours.
superintendent NJ. W. Hovey, Of the
Marshalltown Light, Power & Railway
Company. announced today a new
schedule for service to become effect
i've Monday. The addition OF an extra
crew. that will have charge of an owl
car" will furnish what practically
amounts to a midnight schedule.
During the busy hours Of the day the
extra crew will also be on duty, taking
out a car to carry school children in
the morning, to relieve the rush at the
noon hour, and also at the supper hour.
or other times if conditions warrant 1t.
The additional night service will re-
suit in car leaving the depot at 10: 35
and 80 for the soldiers home, and at
1910 and IL: 05 for Third street. From
the soldiers home the cars will leave
for the station at 1880 and 11:45, and
from the end of Third street at 1923
and 11:1S.
The extra service is being tried as an
experiment, and is subject to revision.
but Mr.. Hovey said that he believed a
later night schedule would be assured
from this time on.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
L. O. T. M. Hold. Election.

AT the regular meeting Of the L. o. T
NJ. of the World. Friday evening in
Red Mems hail. the annual election OF
officers took place, resulting as follows:
Lady commander. Mrs. William Block;
lieutenant commander Mrs. A. ]. Gar
linghouse: lady alarms, Mrs. Bow
man; record keeper. Mrs. Clarence Yo-
kom; finance auditor, Miss Teresa Jor-
dan; chaplain, Mrs Luther Ray: ser.
geant, Mrs. Jennie Wilson: sentinel
Mrs. Della Arney; picket, Mrs. William
Batesole. Installation will take place
at the first meeting in January.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
Miss Todd District MANAGER.

Miss Anna Todd, Of this city, spent
the day here with her sister, Miss Pru-
dence, coming from Waterloo, where
she has been working in the interests
of the Court of Honor for the past
three months. Miss Todd has just
been appointed district manager for
northeastern Iowa, and will have head
quarters at Waterloo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
MARRIED..
Jackson Shannon.

JaCkSOn- Sha nhoh.
Benjamin l.. Jackson, an elevator
employee at Newburg. and Miss Mae A.
Shannon, also of Newburg. were mar
ried here at 1890 today by Rev. S. E..
Ellis at the latter's home.
Mrs. Blanche Cole and w. T. Rich
ardson, both Of Newburg, were wit
nesses to the ceremony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
Yo,s,,gstsr Does
lOO-B,lshel Stunt

Another corn picking record, and this
time by q 14-year-old boy, comes from
Laurel. where Henry Reifschneider
husked for H. Cavell 100 bushels Of
corn in a day Of eight hours. The corn
was weighed. out at seventy-five
pounds to the bushel. Young Rolf
schneider celebrated his 14th anniver-
sary only few weeks ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02

chancellor, Mrs c. w. Fetters; receiv-
er. Mrs. Joseph Stormes: marshal, Mrs.
John Dunmire; assistant marshal,
Mrs. c. F. Crone: inner sentinel, Mrs.
S. J. Tinker: outer sentinel, Mrs
AIaude Pearson; member board OF
managers, Mrs. Lou Clemons; camp
deputy, Mrs. T. j. Reed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
Mrs. E. j. Anderson.

mother, Mrs. E. j. Anderson.
Henry Leise is having the lumber
saver for a new house to replace the
one burned recently.
William Trease Is suffering with a
carbuncle on his neck.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Van voorhis
were in Marshalltown Saturday.
Messrs. Harold and Hume Brown, Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
HURRY TO PAY TAXES.

Many DeIinquents Como to Settle on
Last Day Of Grace.
Many delinquent tax payers took adj
vantage Of today to pay their taxes.
before the properties were offered for
sale Monday by the county treasurer.
The sale of properties begins at 10
o'clock Monday morning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
YOUNG LeGrand Man Wa

Roland Pemberton, Of LeGrand, and
Miss Electa Shock, Of Runnells, were
married in Des Moines Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-02
r. N, A. Election.

Lotus Camp, No. 81, Royal Neighbors
Of America. elected officers Friday
night as follows: Oracle, Mrs. John
Twigg; vice oracle, Mrs. w. o. Butler: