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The Coconino sun., 1911-03-17
CORNvILLE NUBBINs
Cornville, Ariz., Mar. I3.

Cornville, Ariz., Mar. I3.
 MT. Phillips is hauling the ma terial for his new house.
 Mrs. Jas. Page spent last week visiting friends in Jerome.
 The Sedona mail has been cut down to one trip each week.
 Dickinson, Van Deren and Dick inson have rented the C. $. Chick ranch for this season.
 |. o. Hurst and Lyle Sharp neck will put in dynamo this spring to furnish light for their houses.
 The rains of last week caused much high water, but yet we are not kicking about it, as feed on the range is fine.
 Notary Mrs. ]. P. Girdner went to Sedona Thursday to make out legal papers for MT. Thompson, the postmaster at that place.
 Ralph Hubert recently put in a hydraulic ram to force water to his orchard and lawn.
 Frank Dickinson, our erstwhile Cottonwood merchant, brought his family down from Flagstaff for a weeks rest and recuperation.
 John Lees two sons, Eugene and Donald, came up to their Oak Creek ranch last week The rest of the family will follow soon.
 Miss Ethel Price, the charming daughter of Jas. Price, was mar ried last Friday to MT. Geo. Bris- tow, of Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Bristow was reared in the Verde valley and is well and favorably known by everybody, who all wish them long and happy life.
 While crossing the creek at the Page ford, Lewis Withrow had the misfortune to have a team drown. The ford was thought to be safe, as the creek had fallen considerably, but one of the lead CTS stumbled, jerking the lines loose, the teams becoming en- tangled, and the wagon and teams were swept over rapids below the ford. Mir. Withrow, with the help of Ben Gillian, who came to his rescue, succeeded in saving two of the horses and the harness. The wagon was lassoed and made fast until the water was lower. The outfit belonged to Mrs. P. c. Gates.
 The stockholders in the lack son ditch have done much im- prove by removing several rods of Hume and grading to a level. They have also put in new tres tie under the pipes which were mt in laet cnrino
The Coconino sun., 1911-03-17

George Peterson, the big husky cowman, came in Monday evening from trip to Spring Valley and north. He had been out on tour of investigation, examining range conditions. He reports all tanks in that section full of water. Moritz lake is larger than for years and the wash at the north edge of Spring Valley is running a river of water. Shows are deep through out that section, guaranteeing a full year's supply of stock water.
The Coconino sun., 1911-03-17
Normal School Notes

Last week MT. Adams talked and read on the cultural value of drudgery. The central thought was, eff you can't realize your ideal, idealize your real; it pays just as we'll"
 Miss Tracy and Miss Taylor, both of whom have been i'll, are back at school.
 Dr. and Mrs. Blome entertained the dormitory students on Friday evening at a candy pull. Two days of examinations had created a mood for lively pastime, and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
 Eugene Campbell has againtaken up his work at Normal, after an absence of several weeks.
 Due to the longer days, judy hour now begins at seven-tnirty, so the students have an extra half hour for evening strolls.
 Those taking part in the Junior play, "The Confederate Spy" have begun regular work under the direction of Maurice Blome.
 Study hour was dismissed on the evening of Monday, March 18th, in order that the students might attend the representation of the Passion Play.
The Coconino sun., 1911-03-17
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Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
Mir. and Mrs. Frank HagIund Observe 18th Wedding Anniversary-various Items.

MT. and Mrs, Frank Haglund were pleasantly surprised by party of about 25 friends and relatives Monday evening at their home, on Central ave- nue. the occasion being their 25th wed- ding anniversary. Vocal and instru- mental selections were enjoyed and the occasion proved . memorable one for all. Mir. Steffenson in behalf of those in attendance presented to Mr. and Mrs. Haglund gifts of china, silverware served to the company, and when the party broke up the host and hostess received the best wishes of all for many more years of happiness and prosperity. Those present were MT. and Mrs. Enquist of New Haven, Mir. and Mrs: Olaf Nelson of New Jersey, Frank Haglund of New Britain, Mrs. Bowman of Stonington, Mrs. Colberg, Miss McNeely, Albert Steffenson. Mrs. Bushnell, Mir. and Mrs. Mckinley and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Steffenson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haglund and daughters, MT. and Mrs. Axel Christianson and daughter, Mabel, of Norwich
 Funeral of Charles caIenson. Funeral services over the remains of Charles Calenson of Glasgo, a former resident of this city. were held at the Swedish Lutheran Evangelical church at 2.30 o'clock Tuesday after noon, and many friends and relatives were present. Rev. Olah Nordbladh, pastor of the church, onlciated. The floral forms were numerous and beau tiful
 Burial was in Yantic cemetery. where a committal service was read. MT. Caienson died suddenly in Glasgo on February 21. His wife died about nine years ago and was also buried at Yantic cemetery. Funeral Director Gager had charge of the arrangements.
 Declines Call e Maryland Dioesse.
 It has been announced that Rev. F. J. Bohannan has declined the call to the diocese of Maryland. Rev. Mir. Bohan- nan is well liked here, and his parish ioners are pleased with his decision
 Personals.
 MT. and Mrs. A. Ribner have been the guests of MT. and Mrs. M. J. Solo, mon for the past few days.
 Misses Mary Driscoll, Katharine Rf- ordan and Winifred Driscoll spent Sunday with friends at AllyHs Point.
 MT. and Mrs. John R. KapIan return ed to Chesterfield after spending few days with Mir. and Mrs. M. J. Solomon of Fifth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
iNnusrRiAL ExpANsloN
 SUBJECT AT HOUND TABLE,
sHosssss fos tho Evsnlna Was Mrn. z '. Working of Taftvills Many hesFt Fino Papers.

On Tuesday evening at Taftville Mrs. F. J. Marking Wa1 tho hostess for the
 meeting of the Norwich Round Table. A large number were present at No. Front street and passed a delightful evening. At the rollcall current events was the topic and there was an inter esting response.
 The subject for the evening was In dustriaa Expansion, and three excellent papers were read. The firut was The Passing of the Man With the Hoe. by William D, Tilson, who said that this condition was due to the advance made in farm life, as inventions have made farm work far moro mechanical than 1t used to be. He spoke at length on the change from manual labor to work by machine and told many interesting incidents in connection herewith. The MetauTorphosia iii the Mode of Travel was the topic which was ably handled by Mrs. J. Holland Larrabee, and 1t dwelt upon the many means of travel from the tirna of the Indian trail to the present methods of 1oco- motion.
 Tn her paper, Crimes Committed fn the Name of Transportation, Mrs. Frank A. Roath showed what political graft there is under the name of trans portafion, especially that concerning river navigation.
 A feature of the evening not on the programme was the singing by Miss Gertrude Young of TaftvilIe of the two solos, The Queen of May and a Cornish Lullaby. Refreshments were served The next meeting of the organization has been advanced to March [.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01

friends. The body was laid to rest in Yantic cemetery, where the impressive service of soldiers burial was con- ducted by Commander Hovey of Sedg- Orrin M. Price, Charles F. Geer, T. Sullivan and F. Callihap. Among those present were Mrl and Mrs. George Jones of Worcester.
 MT. Gardner leaves one daughter Miss Hattie Gardner His wife dsed a year ago. He took an active part in the civil war. being 8 member of Go. artillery.
 Shot His Fourth Fox.
 As the result of a hunting trip on Monday on Wauwecus. Hill, William M. Burdiek is showing the skin of a gray fox, this being the fourth one shot during the month of February.
 In the stinging cold winds of Tues day it was good to see placards in one of the grocery stores announcing plums berries from Florida and grapefruit from Porto Rico.
 Ash Wednesday Services.
 The Lenten exercises at the Sacred Heart church begin this (Wednesday) morning when the ashes will be bless ed and distributed before the 7.30 o'clock mass. In the evening at 7.30 there will be the recitation of the rosary and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
 Appropriation for Condemned Cattle
 The state appropriation for con demned cattle has recently been re- newed and Dr, c. H. Lamb of Town street. acting deputy for Herman O. Averill, cattle commissioner, has re- sumed his duties in this line of work
 Noted Aere and There
 Mrs. L. s. Ingalls, and Mrs. R. H Snow were the guests of friends in New London Tuesday.
 Mrs. J. C.. Allyn of Fitchvilie is the guest for few days of her son, E. A. Allyn of Tanner street Trolleymen with the work car have been stringing new wires this week on East and West Town streets.
 George Douglass and his family are moving today "Wednesday from East Town street to Cliff street in the city
 Miss Bessie M. Grant is again fn her room in the Town street school after weeks absence because of ill., ness.
 Miss Florence Thacher of Tanner street is entertaining Miss Eleanor Cole of Lebanon, who will be her guest for . week.
 On Tuesday Dr. C. H. Lamb was ir North Stoningtop examining tuber- win be in Montviile, Scotland Ches- terfield.
 The house on Bliss place facing Washington street near Hospital cor ner, being erected by Mrs. Olive Platt Is nearing completion. Painters and carpenters are finishing the Inside work
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
JUDGE enEENE DlREc1ED YEl1Ic1
Qrders Jury h Suit of Byles Admr VI The Nev Haven Road to Find for the Defendant- Evidence was Com o1eted But No Araumenn Made.

When the civil aupexior court. Judge Greene and jury h attendance. came in at New London on Tuesday morn ina. the evidence in tho cass of Byies, admr., va tho Nov Haven road and others was continued. the case having been before the court several days, 1t being quit for $60o0 dama9es for the death of 16 year old boy.
 The evidence for the defense was completed at 1l.o2 o'clock, after which there was . closing of the case, as the plaintin had no further evidence to offer. A conference of the attorneys and Judge Greene took place during . recess and soon after the jury was called in and Attorney Kanealy made a formal motion that the judge direct the verdict in the case, claiming that the plaintiff had failed to make out a case.
 The motion was argued, but there was no argument of the case. Judge Greene calling in the jury at APO o'clock, after hearing the former, and
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
STEAM YACHT TiLLIE
 BEING DisMANTLEp. The Moot EIaberats of Floating Pal aees Thirty ysars Ago to se ussd in Porgis Businsss.

The steam yacht Tillie, which is well known here, fs soon to be convert ed into fishing steamer. having been sold for that purpose some time ago.
 In speaking of the yachts transfor- nation a Boston paper had the follow ing account:
 "Edged among fishing craft at T wharf Is the steam yacht Polynia, 90 years ago one of the most elaborate of floating palaces. The name Polynia long ago vanished from Lloyd's regis ter, and Tfllie is now emblaxoned on the vessels stern.
 Times have gone wrong with the once splendid yacht, She is being robbed of precious woods and costly furnishings. Ruthless longshoremen yesterday. The Tillie has no further use for pianos, cut glass and rare Tapestries She is down and out, and henceforth will drill with the rank and file of ill-smelling fisher craft.
 "A porg1e catcher will be the the Atlantic coast. chasing the little fish that school in countless thousands. Her erstwhile gorgeous $10,000 saloon and paneled staterooms will be a duming place for the oily catch-but the perfume of days agone, alas! Porgfes have nothing in common with
 Built in 1880 at Newburgh, Y. r., by Ward, Stanton 6 Co, the Polynia in her day was regarded a model of metal construction.
 "Six years after being put in com mission she was heightened g feet. her present dimensions being: Length over all, TIT feet; water line, 156 feet; beam, 1S.6 feet; depth of hold, 9.9 feet, with gross tonnage of about 200 tons.
 For several years ". H. Stai buck, commodore of the American Yacht club, used Tillie, renamed for one of his famous ships, the Tillie E.. as . ferry between New York and his home at Rye. Her latest owner, as yacht. was F. L. Osgood of Norwich, Conn.,, where the Tillie was out of commits sion number of years before leaving for this port"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
FAMOUS PAINTINGS
 REPRODUCED AT Y. M. C. A.
Fine Entertainment Given Under Aus
 pices of Woman's Auxiliary.

4 novel, pleasing and successful en- tertainment took place on Friday even ing in Y. M. c. A. hall, when the Wom-
 ans Auxiliary of the association pre- sented some reproductions of famous paintings in most realistic manner. The atmosphere of the pictures was carried out by appropriate songs ren- dered by the members of the Broadway church choir. Each member was heard at his or her best, and the various Frederick w. Lester had two piano so- los, and he executed both with keen understanding.
 The following is the programme con- taining the names of the pictures and their portrayers, together with the Havens (piano solo. Frederick w Les ter); Girl With the Muff, Vera Blair Q;' Love You, Lopis A. Wheeler Spring. Mrs. Earl Rogers (The Years at the Spring. Mrs Charles Tyler (Love's Garden, Mrs. Frederick g. Young): Autumn, Miss Mildred Rog- CTS ((Good-Bye Louis Wheeler5; Win ter, Miss Irene Wells and Charilla Smith (Snowhakcs, Mrs. Frederick g. Young; Annie Laurie, Miss Helen Jones and Carl Hero (Annie Laurie, Mrs Charles Tyler Bard) An Innocent Vic 1 tim, Misses Irene Wells and Mary Freeman, and Messrs. Roger Champion Lowell Stark and Ernest Townsend | (Swan Song. Mrs. Frederick S. Young) Song Without Words, Miss Gladys Preston Consolation, piano solo. Fred erick w. Lester). Duchess of Devon l shire, Miss Agnes Wilson Because Walter F. Lester): Madam LeBrun and Daughter. Mrs. E. c. Andrews and Florence Smith (Ave Maria, Mrs
 Charles Tyler Bard): Mrs. Siddons Abbie Calkins (In Dreams, Louis A Wheeler); His Mother, Mrs John A Tanning (Just a Wearyin' For You Walter F. Lester); A Belle of the Col onie, Anna Chase q Sing to My Love the Rose. Mrs. Charles Tyler Bard) Spirit of '78, Messrs. Carleton Ravens Edward Hotchkiss and James Hull (The Star Spangied Banner, quar- | tette),
 l Each reproduction received it's full share of we'll deserved applause, and
 the pleasing programme furnished q round of enjoyment to the good sized audience present. Mrs. w. H. Dawley l attended to the zposfngs, and the resul, | showed her careful study of the orig
 tnals. Those actively concerned in the
 ouccess of the affair were Mrs. w. H Dawley, Mrs. James l.. Case, MrS E, w. Lester, Miss Florence Stark, Mrs Herbert B. Cary and the Philathea class of Broadway church.
 I The proceeds derived from the en- tertainment are to so toward the sum
 that the Woman's Auxiliary pledged
 toward defraying the Y. M. C. A. debt
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John Rathbun.

The death of Mary Esther Wheeler, widow of John Rathbun, occurred at the Backus hospital at 10 o'clock Tues day morning. She had been in good was suddenly taken sick. She was taken. to the hospital Monday noon. and death was caused by a general breaking down due to age.
 She was born in Stonington March 8. 1927. Sine was twice married. the first time to Ansel Williams of Co4um- bia and the second time to John Rath- bun. After her second marriage she lived in Hope Valley, R. l., until the
 death of her husband, five years ego, when she moved to Norwich. For the past two years the deceased has made
 in-law. Mir and Mrs. James Franklin, of No. AT Main street, on the East Side. She was a member of the Meth
 odist church, though Of late years she
 had attended the Baptist church She
 was of kind. cheerful disposition, and
 her motherly ways made her many friends
 Surviving her are one brother, John Wheeler, of Franklin, two daughters,
 Mrs. James Franklin. of this city, and Mrs. Ella James of Elmhurst, Cal, and one son, William H. Williams, of this city. There are also four grandchildren. Mrs. Jeremiah Hallahan. The death of Mary Bradley. wife of Jeremiah HalIahan, occurred at II o'clock Monday morning at her home, No. 1O9 Baltic street. following an ill- ness of nine weeks. Death was due | to bronchitis. The deceased was born in Ireland 63 years ago. the daugh- ter of Dennis and Mary Bradley i. She was married in this city in St. Mary's church to Jeremiah HalIahan. He survives her with their four daugh- | ters-Mary, Katharine. Margaret and Annie. Mrs. Hallahar also leaves one | joyed a large circle of friends and her
 death Is deeply mourned by the com- munity.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
WOOD CUTTING CASE
 STILL BEFORE COURT.
Common Pisas Occupied All Day Tues.
 day and Will Be Again Today.

Tn the court of common pleas hera Tuesday morning before Judge Waller and a jury, the defense opened in the case of W. F. Gates vs. Holden Arnold a woodcutting case, and witnesses for the defense occupied the witness stand all day. Court was adjourned at 4.3l o'clock until this morning, when the case will be continued, and it is hoped to finish 1t today.
 At New London Monday the follow. ing court assignments were made:
 March 6, D. m., at New London David Levison vs. Chester W. Bliss.
 March il, 10 a. m, at New London Ira L. Beebe 6 Co. vs. Mary ]. Robert son.
 March IS, 10 a. m. at New London-- H. R. SchOOnmaker VI. The Tracy com pany.
 Cases for the jury were also assign sd, that of William F. Gates vss Holder Arnold being on trial, to be followed by Charles E. Brady vs. Frank K Mur5y- Assigned for today is that ol James DoNuin4 & Co ve. Calvin Will COX, but that will follow in turn
 Other jury assignments were:
 Tuesday; Mnrch 5-Hymeu Buslo- wits ys. Samuel Mcponald. Samuel Le-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01

directed tho jury to bring in . verdict for the defendant- They retired to tho jury room, heinG out but short time. and returned with verdict for the defendant. as directed. 4 formal exception to the decisIon was taken by Attorney Hull for the plaintin.
 It has been reported that there was an offer on the part of the railroad company of settlement of the casa for }25O, but this 1t is understood was not so, there having been some dick ering between the counsel. in which 1t was said by the counsel for the road that he might offer S260. while the counsel for the plaintiff said he might be willing to take $500. but no direct offer was made. The plaintin in the case is R. H. Byles. formerly of this city, administrator of the estate of the boy.
 Court was adjourned after the ren- dering of the verdict until this morn. ing at ten o'clock. when the case of McCaffrey vs. the Groton & Stoning- ton Street Railway Co. will be started.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
NORWICH MEN FAVOR
 CONNECTICUT RIVER BRIDGE
Hearing Before Committee on Roads,
 Rivers and Bridaes.

Tuesday afternoon there was a hear- ing before the committee on roads, riv1 l CTS and bridges at Hartford The at tendance was so large that the senate chamber at the capitol was used for the hearing.
 The commission appointed by the governor to look into the matter made favorable report to the committee and ex-Governor Weeks made a strong speech in favor of the state building a bridge at East Haddam.
 Henry w. Tibbits and Charles F. Bushnell, former representatives from Norwich, spoke i'd favor of the bridge At the last session of the legislature MT. Bushnell was a member of the roads, rivers and bridges committee and the matter of building a bridge at East Haddam came before thai committee last session.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
AGENT HENDERsoN
 RESIGNS HIS POSITION.
Will Complete His Duties at the Head of the Falls and Shstuokst Mills March 4.

It was stated by William G. Hender- son on Tuesday that he had resigned his position as agent of the Falls and Ehetucket mills in this city and will complete his duties with them on Sat urday night. His successor, who has not been announched as yet, will as- sume control the following Monday. Mir. Henderson states that his plans for the future are not determined.
 Fof fifteen years MT. Henderson has been located here. coming as the agent of the Shetucket mill, where his work was most successful, and because of 1t he was also made agent of the Falls mill, and as agent for both the same success has resulted. He is said to be. by those in a position to know, one of the best cotton men in New England.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
sMAll POLICE COURT
 sUsiNEse IN FEBRUARY
Only S2 Arrssts Were Made. Over Half of Which Were fer Iptoxiea- tion.

During the month of February the police business dropped of heavily, there being but 52 arrests, fer the following reasons: Intoxication 30; breach of peace 13; theft z; resistance 3; vagrancy and defrauding boarding house. ? each; selling watered milk, insane, being incorrigible. allowing mi- nors to loiter in pool room, each
 There were IF who paid fines and costs. amounting to $1S0.S1. Two took appeals, IS went to Jail, four were taken away, one was sent to the state school for boys, two cases were con- tinued, five were nolled and four were discharged. One case has not been heard and one is in the hands of the probation officer. During the month there were 3o2 lodgers at police sta tion
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-01
FIFTH COMPANY HOLDS
 IT'S WEEKLY MEETING
One Recruit Received and Thers Wa . General Drill of the comrhand-Ne Order Regarding paroas.


 At the armory on Tuesday evening the regular weekly drill Of the Fifth company was held. One recruit was received by Captain Tarbox during the evening, but there was little outside the routine business which marked the session.
 Regarding the rumor that owing to the coming installation of the appa- ratus for the artillery companies at the armory that large dances could not be held there after this season, Cap tain Tarbox stated that he had not that his company had plans under way for dance. When the apparatus is all received here and set up Cap tain Tarbox ventured the remark that 1t might be inconvenient to hold dances there.
 Figures of Merit.
 The following are announced as the figures of merit of each organization of the Connecticut National guard for the month of January, 1911, based on drill reports of the month:
 Hospital corps 92.43; signal corps sass; cavalry sS.51; field artillery 7S.49; coast artillery corps 76.17; First infantry S9.SS; Second infantry 94.03: Separate company 91.26; naval militia SS.52
 The figures of the several companies 7s.04; Second s6.15; Third 81.sS; Fourth 82.67; Fifth so.s3: Sixth S5.51; i; Eighth 77.62; Eleventh 82.41; Twelfth s6.54, Thirteenth SPOT; Fourteenth S3.31.
 The publication of this order was delayed by reason of non-receipt of drill report for month of January ult- imo, from Capt. Burgoyne Hamilton, Ninth company. coast artillery corps. The figure of merit of said corps is reduced thereby