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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

J Jodoin for Selectman was 175, and the total number of ballots counted and declared by the moderator as cast at said election for your petitioner Tor J. Jodoin was declared to be elected First Seleetman of said town by the moderator of said meeting.
 5. Of the 175 ballots counted for the said Raymond J. Jodoin as aforesaid 3 were illegally and improperly count marked in no other way except than by a figure "1, in the voting space at the legt of the name of the said Jodoin and the other of said three ballots was marked with crossmark x with in the circle at the head of the Demo- cratic column and was further mark ed with dot in said circle.
 6. At said election IS ballots were declared illegal and void by the mod orator and were not counted for any one; and among these IS ballots there was one which was simply marked with a cross mark X in the voting space at the left of your petitioner name and the same should have been counted for your petitioner.
 T. The official checkers employed a! said election checked the names of S59 persons as having voted, whereas the 175 ballots declared as cast for the said Jodoin, the 172 ballots declared as cast for your petitioner and the 13 bal lots declared illegal and void make total of 360 ballots cast or one more than the number of persons checked as voting. and in no instance was the said Jodoin and your petitioner voted for upon the same official ballot.
 8. Upon the above facts your peti- tioner believes and claims that he was duly elected first selectman of the the town of Sprague and should have heen declared so elected and he prays your Honor to hear and determine his petition and to order the ballot boxes opened and a recount of the ballot: cast at said election. and if your reti- tioner,s claim is found to be vel founded, to grant him your certih- cate of his election to said office.
 Dated at Norwich, Conn, this 12tf day of October, A. D., 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
EXPENSES OF THE
 TOWN ELECTION
Democrats Spent the Most and Both Treasurers Have Slight Balance.

In the town election this month Lew is R. Church, treasurer of the repub- hcan town committee, has reported to Town Clerk Holbrook receipts as fol- iows: 2. D. Moves $25, L. R. Church $2o, J. F. Sevin s5. A. E. Reeves s2o. F. E. Beckwith s1oo. c. S. Holbrook S1a, John Donovan s25, J. D. Hall s15. N J. Ayling 1$1o, J. w. Blackburn s1o, ss45 a; l. Hale His eend y1o, T, p; Guy $50, total s3o, second district $60, Third district S45. Fourth district $35; Fifth district s3?; Sixth district $35; cigars se. printing s4.73. meals $5, printing s45o, sedsw1ck post s5. car tickets s15, transportation $3. checker $s, canvas sers Sl4, teams $10, total s34423.
 Y. w. Pearson, republican treasurer Of the Third district, spent s45, as follows: Teams s14, cigars s4, as s1stance SIP, car tickets s15.
 J. ". Blackburn, republican treasur- CT for the Sixth district. reported the receipt of s35. which he spent as fol- lows; Teams $16, drivers S11, cigars total $35
 C. E. Whitaker, republican treasur- CT Of the Second district, spent sS5, be- ing s1 above receipts, as follows: Check list s5, messlnger s4, driver S4. instructor S5, meals $6, cigars s4, carfares s2, rent $5, autos $24, teams $6.
 A. L. Hale, republican treasurer of the aai,-d Fourth ,ti district, spent the ss5 re assistance Ss, cigars s3.50, car tickets $2, fares $4S5, check book 65 cents
 Jonn Reeves, republican treasurer of the Fifth district, spent the s35 as follows: Teams $10. car tickets s5, ci- gars s4, cenvassers s14, transporta-
 Henry Gebrath, treasurer of the democratic town committee, reported receipts as follows: A. w. Lillibridge $1oo, A. $. Spalding s25. John P. Mur- phy s20, Joseph T. Tanning $50, Thom- as A. Robinson $75, William B. Wilcox
 $50, Edward Kirby s1o, A. L. Potter
 s1o, H. F. Parker s1o, F. J. Harper
 s1o, J, J. Donohue s1o, M. J. Curran
 S5, Henry Gebrath $10, F. R. McLaush- . lin s. Thomas J. Kelly $, Charles
 McGibney S5, Walter W. Lang $5. T. A. Casey $5. p. J. Brophy $1o. M. F. Bent s2; total $431.6o.
 The expenditures were: Car tickets s35; First district $75, Second district $50; Third district $55 Fourth district $50; Fifth district $45; advertising caucus S7.Sa; autos s65. cigars s350 rent re s2, lunch and cigars s2.5o, printing S2.a0, postage $5.25, sample ballots $2.7o, team $2; total s405.44; balance 1 $960
 Adolphus Renoit, democratic treasur- erer of the Fifth district, received s45 and spent ii thus. Teams s16, ballot instructors s9, telephoning s, cigars SS car tickets s19
 J. !. Kirby, democratic treasurer ot the Third district, received s55 ana spent it as follows: Teams s2s, auto SIS. clerical work $S, car tickets ss. | John Connell, democratic treasurer of the Fourth district reported re- l ceipts of $50 and spent it as follows l Autos $S4, car tickets So, instructor s l team s5. cigars S.
 T. J. Kelly, democratic treasurer ol ! the Second district, spent the $50 hs
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
REV. p. c. WRIGHT
 MADE A DIRECTOR.
Elected at Conference of State Be~tist
 Ministers.


 At the conference of the Connecti- cut Baptist Ministers at Waterbury, Monday, the following officers were elected: President, Rev. Frederick Lent, New Haven; secretary. Rev. E.. w. Darrow, Wilmington; association directors-Ashford,R Rev W. c. Sufffeld, of Danielscn; Fairfield, Rev. G. R.. Brown, of Bridgeport; New Haven. Rev. A. G. Lawson of Waterbury; New London, Rev. P. C. Wright, Norwich; Stonington, Rev. G. B. Marstow. Ston- ington Trustees: Rev. G. w. Nichol- son, D. D., Bridgeport; Rev. G. M. Stone. D. D., Hartford; Rev. J. Will bur Richardson, Stamford; Rev. c. L.. Pierce, Essex; Rev. J. A. Elder, New London. First essayist, Rev. c. R. McNally, New London; alternate, Rev. J R. Brown, Bridg second es- sayist, Rev. A. E. Todd, Torrington; alternate, Rev. G. R. Hartley, Willi- mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
This Prescription
 Knocks Rheumatism

The only logical treatment for rheu-
 ma tism is through the blood A pre- scription, which has recently proved wonderfully effective in hospital work is the following. Any druggist has the ingredients or will quickly get them for you. Any one can mix them "One ounce compound syrup of Sarsa- parilla; one ounce Toris compound; half pint first-class whiskey. These to be mixed and used in tablespoon doses before each meal and at bed time. This cured thousands here last winter. It relieves Immediately
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
REV. AND MRS. J. E. COBB Attending Biennial Session of Univer
 salist General Convention.

Rev. and Mrs. Joseph F. Cobb are this week in Springfield, Mass, at tending the biennial session of the TJniversalist general convention held in St. Pauls Universalist church. To- cated corner State and Spring streets, of which Rev. Clarence E. Rice is pas tor. The meetings begin today, cul- minating with great services on Sun day, October 22 Wednesday is the Women's National Missionary associ- ation day, and the ministers each have an all-day session.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

received thrs: Teams $20, drivers $s, clerical work $6, rent s. cigars $3.50, car tickets S6.50, instructor g.
 John J. Corkery, democratic treas urer of the First district spent the s75 received, as follows: Autos $45. bus s6. team $4, work at polls S6, meals S4, cigars S4, car tickets $5, canvasslng $6.
 E. A. Smith, treasurer of the pro- hibition committee. reported the re- ceipt of s13.S5 for the general fund, and spent $1.35 for notices mailed. printing $6, literature s1, bugler s.
 Albert Bs,ardman, socialist treasurer received $1.S0, from Fred Holdsworth $16O. Albert Boardman 20 cents, and spent it for platforms $1.50, carfare 30 cents
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
APPOINTED AUDITOR OF
 NORWICH & WESTERLY ROAD. Arthur E. Sherman Named for This
 Position With Traction Company.

Arthur E, Sherman has been ap- pointed auditor of the Norwich and Westerly Traction company. and has taken Up the duties connected with that office. Though his work is done at the office of the company at Hall vile, he retains his residence here.
 MT. Sherman was for five years book keeper for the Porteous & Mitchell Co. and later witlr-the B. l.. Co. For a few weeks before taking up his pres ent work he was with the Thames Loan & Trust Co. His many friends will be pleased to learn of his selec- ton for the office, knowing that he will make an excellent man for the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
w ar Declared
catarrh Germs Must Be conquered
 or Health Will Be Destroyed

If you have catarrh you must van Guish an army of persistent, destruct- i've microbes before you can get rid of it.
 You might as we'll choose your weapons, declare war and annihiiate this army of catarrh germs right now
 Stomach dosing won't kill them; neither will sprays or douches.
 HYOMEI, pleasant. antiseptic, germ destroying air breathed over the entire membrane will put catarrn germs out of business in short order.
 HYOMEI (pronounce it High o me is guaranteed by The Lee & Osgood Go. to end catarrh, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, colds and croup, or money back. If you own a little HYOME1 hard rubber pocket inhaler you can get separate bottle of HYOMEl for only 50 cents. If you haven't an in haler buy complete outfit that only costs S1.OO
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
DiED.

 BRAUN-At his home, in East Great Plain, Norwich Lorenzo B. Braun, aged 76 years. Funeral service from his late residence, on Pine street, Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.
 ALLEN-In Grafton, Mass. Oct Is. 1911, Nelson R. Allen, aged "A years months 12 days. BURDICK-At Cumberland Hill, Cum berland, R. l.. Oct. Is, 1911, Kate Arnold Burdick, wife of Frank J; Burdick, aged 51 years, months and q days.
 Funeral Thursday, the 18th inst. from her late residence. Cumberland Hill, R. l., at D. m. Relatives and friends invited to attend ROCKWOOD-In Franklin. Meeting house Hill, Oct. IT. 1911, Addison Tyler Rockwood, aged S1. PATTERSON-In this city, October Is, Mary Patterson, aged 56. Funeral services from her late resi- dence No 51 Twelfth street, Thurs day afternoon. October 19. at 2 o'clock. Burial in Yantic cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
GREENEvILLE NEWS.
Ladies' Charitable Society Whist
 Notes and Personals.

There was a good attendance at the whist held in the basement of St. Mary's church Tuesday evening by the Ladies Charitable society, and an en- joycble evening was passed by all. Twenty tables of whist were played, and first prize was awarded Dr. E. J. Brophy. The proceeds of the whist will be used for the benefit of the poor of the parish.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
YANTIC HAPPENINGS.
Late October FIowers-Fawn Saved from Vicious Doss-Birthday Party

A dandelion and bunch of bluets were contrast to the fringed gentis T. recently brought to the local school. Mrs. Henry Hamilton was a recent guest of friends in F'itchville.
 Deer Saved from Dogs.
 A young deer was chased by hounds Saturday, and was exhausted when it reached a stone wall near the home of
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
Window Draperies

All this week we arc having dis play and special sale of Window Drap- eries-incluclins a showing of all kinds, grades and qualities of Curtains at most moderate cost, and in addition to a complete showing of regular lines we are offering a number of very spe- ciaI values in Curtains and Drapery Materials.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
KNOCKED DOWN BY cYcLIsT.
Otis Winchester Unconscious for Ton Minutes and Suffering from Shak- ina Up

On Monday night at Gales Ferry Otis Winchester of this city was struck and knocked down by cyclist- He was rendered unconscious for about ten minutes and on Tuesday was con- fined to his bed. but it is not thought cut under one eye and one hand was C1.f
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
:. Nick Stark Going to New York

c. Nick Stark, one of the Poli Play CTS, who won favorable mention from the theater-goers for his clever work on the stage, has concluded his work with the company and is to go to New York. He is a gentleman of wide ex- perience, having done newspaper work in Detroit for number of years be- fore he went on the stage.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

One of the pleasant drives in this vicinity is over the new stretch of state road which everyone wishes might be extended on the Scotland road, then over. the Bog Meadow road to the gate of the reservoir, last down Mediterranean lane, giving all the way fine views of autumn foliage and seen cry
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Miss Elizabeth Sweet of Jewett City has been the guest of Mrs. E. A. Al lyn of Tanner street for a few days this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Paquette were transferred from the Sacred Heart cemetery, where he was buried 15 years ago. to St. Mary's cen- etery, where his widow was buried a short time ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Mrs l.. D. Packer and Mrs. Charles Webster were delegates at the cor vention of Kings Daughters in Bridgeport on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

MT. and Mrs. Daniel Warwick o1 Hanover were guests Sunday of MT and Mrs. George Warwick at theil home on Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Monday afternoon 9 meeting of the Church Improvement society was held in the chapel of the First Congrega- tional church to consider improve ments to be made in the chapel.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

James Filburn and family moved Tuesday from West Town street to Huntington avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Saturday, wild rose in full bloom was found in 8 lot on West Town street by Lucille Miner. Lilla Chap man and Agnes Gembel picked two full-grown clover blossoms Monday on Vergason hill
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

MT. and Mrs. George Miner are mov- ing into the Carew house at 12S West Town street, which they recently pur- chased.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
Died at Grafton.

Word was received here Tuesday of the death of Nelson Allen of Grafton, Mass, which occurred Sunday. MT. Allen was for many years a resident of NorWich Town
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Dr. c. H. Lamb of Town street is in Preston City and Montville this week, on cases for the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
MARRIED

NEVINS-LEMOINE- Taftville, Oct. IT, Joseph T. Nevins and Miss Rose A. LeMoine.
 PARKER R-HURLBUTT-In Gales Fer ry, October r, by Rev. c. Wilson Harrison, Nelson Parker of this city and Miss Mary Helena Hurlbutt of Gales Ferry.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

MT. and Mrs. Henry Jarvis of West Town street spent Sunday at Fort Point, guests of MT. and Mrs. Walter Palmer
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Miss Anna Girard has returned to poleon Molleur for several days.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
Notes.

Ignatius Murphy has returned to Sandwich. Mass, after spending sever al days at his home on Central ave- nue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

WHEN you want to put your busi-. ness before the public. there is no me- dium better than through the advertis- ing columns of The EullatS
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Charles Lillibridge of the Scotland road recently purchased an auto truck for use in heavy work on the farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Peter Jasson of New Bedford is the guest of John Turcotte of South A stree. for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
Notes.

A-'medos Benoit and T. J. Sullivan were recent visitors in Canterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
NORWICH TOWN
Improvements to Be Made to Chapel
 Death of Nelson Allen.

Alvin Lyman of Lebanon visited friends here Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

An anniversary mass of requiem for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Mary O'Donovan- was celebrated at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning in St. Mary's church, and relatives and friends were
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
Women's Gloves

For years this store has been fam ous for it's Gloves. It is well known fact that nowhere else will you get such
 Smart Styles. Perfect Fit, and
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

October devctions are held at three o'clock SIr day afternoon at Sacred Heart church.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
BORN

DEEBE-In Norwich. Oct. 16, a daugh- ter to MT. and Mrs. Alfred H. Beebe of East Great Plain.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Aur .Niadow Shade partmenA cad Vuf supply you with windpws61ssde material up to 81 inches in width, and car meet any and ali fequirefh6nt If you need special size window shA1esb let us estimate for you
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

The Bulletin should be deliver a everywhere in the cfty oa<Ure . q n. that time will confer ravop by 10. porting the fact to The Bulletin Co
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18
THE WEATHER.
Forecast For Today.

Forecast For Today. For New England: Rain Wednes- day; brisk to high east winds; Thurs day fair.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Wednesday snowery weather will prevail, with higher temperatures and light to fresh easterly winds, and on Thursday partly overcast to fair weather, preceded by light rains on the coast and slightly lower tempera- lures.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevins pharmacy, shows the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 Ther. Bar. z a. m. ............... B 3o.20 12 m. 56 30.20 D. H. ..-........ DO oV.1u Highest 56 lowest 50.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: Increas- ing eIoudiness, followed by showers at night: east to southeast winds. Tuesdays weather: Overcast and showery; wind southeast.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

INindowphane, an imitation of stained " glass, in a variety of dAb341ss
 with border to matoh-at 16H Nc
 22c, 25c and 35c 8 yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-18

Above All, Durability.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-23
RESOLUTIONS or W. {. r. u.

Whereas--We. the W. c. r Y of
Martinaburg did pledge ourselves not
cnly 10 abstain from the use Of all
distilled. fermented and malt liquors.
including wine, beer and cider, but
also TO employ any and all proper
means to discourage the use Of and
traffic In, the same. In accordance
with said pledge and feeling it our
ChH tian duty, we DID write and cause
to be rrilted in the papers, resolu-
tions dnploriag conditions existing in
Martinshurg. and calling upon the city
md county officers to stand by their
oaths and enforce the laws.
Whereas BY the action OF the
prosecuting attorney. ASST ted by Off
GERS Of the law, four saloons We're
raided Saturday nisht and their con-
texts OF wet goods seized. we feel
justified In our belief that said OFF,
GERS do intend to be- men Of their
word and do their duty as sworn by
rhem in taxing their oath Of Office,
and for fhi we do commend them.
asking only eternal Wig lance on their
rart for the cause of Temperance
Whereas We do deeply appreciate
the action Of many citizens IN Mar
tipsbarg actively interesting thcmsel-
yes in using their influence to have
tie laws enforced: we do hope these
same citizens Will investigate the ru-
NOR that one Of our official; Of the
lsx did by word Of mouth or writing
give to . dealer In lqnor some hint
cf impending raid end by SO doing did
helm him evade the law Therefore
re it
Resolved That while thanking God
for the men in Office who are not
afrafd to do their duty. we do ask
and demand that the offenders. in
Guiding the guilty officer Cf so he can
b. provenl, be punished to the frlless
extent OF the law
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-23
CORPORATIONS
MUST FILE REPORTS
Internal Revenue Collector george e.
Work Is Sending out
the Blanks.

Collector OF Internal Revenue Geo.
II. Work, of Parkersburg, w Va, has
been very busy preparing the list OF
active corporations In the District or
West Virginia who are required to
make annual returns each year to his
Office on or before March !. 1912.
All corporations will be sent blanks
upon which to make UP their reports
before the first or the new year and
they are required under the act OF
August 5, 1909. to file their reports
for the year 1911 in his Office. prop
erly signed and sworn to by their OH
GERS, under seal. so as to reach his
office not later than March I, 1912.
Many corporations last year had 10.
pay so per cent penalty OF their
tax. and had to settle their liability
urder the law for failure to file their
reports In time by offers in COM
promise. because they neglected to
attend to this matter In time The
minimum penalty under the law for
failure to file these reports on or be-
fore March list Is $1,000 fine.
II any corporation shpuId fail to
receive blanks on which to make ,pp
It's report, 1t should write to Collector
Work. at Parkersbnrg. w Va. for
blanks at once, as their failure to re-
ceive these blanks would be no ex-
cuse under the law for failing to file
their reports. While the department
ut Washington has been very lenient
with corporations for the past two
years because the law was a new law.
they will be more severe In exacting
the penalties under the law for fall
urue to observe It's provisions this
rext year A large number Of cor
rorations Of West Virginia actually.
failed to file any reports In. the col
| lector's ofssce. and MANY IL them -
lerise their net earnfnrs are Tess tfan
$4,000. think that no reports are re-
qnired: but the government requires
report from every active corpora
tion. no matter what its net income
ar failure to have n net income.
Corporations should therefore,
make every effort this year to get In
their returns promptly and to comply
with the provisions OF the law com
corning these returns.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-23
Grand jury for January Tern.

On Monday morning, January g.
1912, the grand jury will sit to hear
what evidence the prosecuting attor-
ney may present for their considera-
ton, and to find such indictments
against offenders Of the peace and
dignity of the state whom they be
ieve guilty as charged in the iadlct-
ment.
Some of the evidence that win
come before the grand jury that has
been called for the January term Of
court viii be that against the res
tauralt keepers and the proprietors
OF soft drink establishments who were
arrested in the raid led by Prosecute
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-23
SUICIDES IN RUN.

Woman, Determined to Die, Holds
Face IN Few inches Of Water.
Fairmort. w. Va. Dec. 19.--Deter-
mine to die. Mrs. w. e Harris. aged
q WI eided by holding her face in a
faw aches ~ water In q run near her
Aoae Fl Watson. she was found clad
only IN her night clothing, by her
mother, Mrs. Dora Smith The wo-
nan, It is sald, had contemplated sui
eide for msny days, as when workmen
we're drawing water from the run
Saturday she told them not to take it
all as she would need some in the
morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-12-23
Three states Want c. E. Roberts.

Lynchbnrg, Va, Dec 10. Maryland.
West Virginia and Virginia are In q
scramble for possession Of Charles r..
white man, who was arrest
oil here several days arc for missing
bad check Roberts Il wanted IN
Charlottesville, Va; sistersvflle, ST..
Albaas and Martinsburs M, WI. and
Cumberland. Md He win be turned
over to the authorities showing the
strongest case against him.