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Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

ter company from using heavy dredges on natural beds off the point the claim being made that the product is hurt by the practice.
 Word was received here on Tuesday afternoon of the death in New York of William J. Ferns of this city.
 On common count suit is brought by Charles Durkee & company of New York against the National Boat and Engine company for $1.200 damages.
 Little bluefish have begun to run in the Thames river. Daniel Fowler of Fort Point caught 175 aefew days ago. From now on there will be many lining the riyerbank after these fish.
 On his own agreement Frederick l.. Averill, former of New Haven, was taken to the Norwich hospital for the insane. MT. Averll has suffered q mental disorder which may necessitate his confinement for short time only.
 Chemical Company, No..1, was called out from the Main street house on Tuesday evening about g o'clock by d still alarm for chimney fire in a dwelling on Fountain street. It was easily extinguished and the damage was only slight
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
PERSONAL

Alexander G. Kilroy spent the week end at The Bungalow, Best View.
 Walter Hynds has returned after short vacation spent at Pleasant View.
 Fred S. Keech has returned from two weeks stay at Manchester, N. H.
 William J. Curran of Spalding street is passing the week with his family at Pleasant View.
 Mrs. Charles Campbell of Mckinley avenue is the guest Of Mrs. E. G. Dy- gert at Jupiter Point.
 Mr. and Mrs. Herbert B. Cary and B. F. Dodd left on Monday for a visit at Diglby, Nova Scotia.
 Miss Margaret Woods of Providence is visiting her cousin Miss Mary T. Shug.ue of Washington street.
 Fenno Johnson of Lynn, Mass, is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. An drew Johnson of Mckinley avenue. :
 Mrs Jesse Wilcox, who has been visiting her brother in Chicago for a month, has returned to Poquetanuck.
 Miss Marion Young, teacher in the New York training school, is spending the week with her parents at Rock Glen.
 Mrs. William Dyson of Philadelphia is the guest of Mrs. J. L. Coffee at her summer home at Jupiter Point, Gro- ton, Ct.
 MT and Mrs. Robert Carswell of Hamilton avenue are entertaining two of Mrs. Carswells sisters of New Bed- ford, Mass.
 The Misses Rohan and Miss Alice kilroy have returned from a two weeks stay at the Elliot house, Fish CTS Island.
 The Misses Alice and Ruth Will Hams of New London are guests of their aunt. Mrs. James A. Parker of Laurel Hill.
 Howard Peekham, Charles Butler and Charles Burdick have returned home, after spending two weeks in camp at Stonington.
 Miss Marion Waters, who has been spending two weeks with her cousin, Miss Jennie Deering of Bath street, has returned to her home in Poquetan- uck.
 Mrs. E. l.. Burnap and daughter, Ruth, are entertaining Miss Lena Haun, Miss Dorothy Ellis and Miss Jennie Durr at their cottage, Marga- ret, on Long Cove, below Red Top. 
 Alfred Liljauist of New York has been visiting Norwich for a few days. Mr. Liljequist while here took in all points of interest and left on the 7.05 train for home well satisfied with his trip.
 Miss Gertrude Martin, who has been spending several days with Mrs. George w. Murphy of Poquetanuck, has gone to Columbia Lake for a few days before returning to her home in Brooklyn.
 ter. Alma, of Fort Point, who have been spending two weeks in New Ha- ven as the guests of Mrs. Arthur Lamb. have returned to New London, where they are visiting Mrs. Alice Tue1 of Stony Hill. They will return home today.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene D. Boyens had as guests over Sunday at their home, on Hamilton avenue, MT. and Mrs. George Curtiss of New York, Mrs. An drew J. Tinker, Mrs. Frank D. Saun- ders and son of Willimantic camp grounds Miss Mary Tinker of Jewett City, and Charles Boyens, a brother of Mr. Boyens.
 Mrs. Albert Tiemeyer, nee Lena Rossmark, of Baltimore, Md, who has been visiting her cousins, Mrs R. Hamilton Harris and " George Ross mark of the East Side, will leave to- day Wednesday, to visit relatives in Boston and Newburg on the Hudson, returning here again the latter part of this month to spend several weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
PICNIC GIVEN TO THE
 COUNTY HOME CHILDREN.
First Visit of Commissioner Smith, Who Was Most FavorabIy Impress

There fas a picnic given the chill dren at the County Home on Tuesday afternoon on the home grounds. there now being 78 children at that institu- ton. There were present County Commissioners Williams, Moves and Smith, and Mrs. F. A. Mitchell the matron, and her assistants were olso present. As guests of County Com missioner Smith of Noank there were present Postmaster and Mrs. G. E. An drews, Leland Andrews of Noank, and Mrs. Mabel Mahoney of New York This was Commissioner Smiths first visit to the institution, and he was most favorably impressed with the manner in which it is conducted.
 There wac cake, ice cream and can dy provided for the children, and they had a. most delightful time during the afternoon, the occasion being an en- joyable one for them in every partic- ular.
 The school at the home will open September 6, and the same teachers have been re-engaged for the ensuing year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
OBITUARY.
Dr. M C. Stiles.

Rev. pr. William Curtis Stiles, cler- gymsn, editor and author, died Tues day ir Brooklyn hospital from a com plication of diseases. He was 60 years old.
 pr. Stiles was born in Stoneham, Me. He was ordained in the Univer- salist ministry in 1876 and entered the Congrega tionai ministry four years later. He filled pastorates in St. Louis, Pittsfield, N. H., Jackson, Mich, and Stonington, Conn.,, retiring from active pastoral work in 1891 to follow literary pursuits. He was a contributor to re- ligious journals. and for three years served as one of the editors. of the Standard dictionary.
 Dr. Stiles ended his passionate at Stonington about five years ago and held the pastorate about five years previous to that time
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
New Trolley Cars Used.

In day or two the new express car between New London and Willi- mantle will be put on the line. The car is being tried out here now One of the four new open ears which were made in Worcester has been put on the line between New London and Will 1imantic. The other three are being put in readiness at the Greeneville car barn of the Connecticut Go. and will be on the line in a few days
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Bad Names and Eiahtina.

There was trouble in North Main street about II o'clock Tuesday night Lottie Chester and Anthony Bonim were coming from her mothers when Gustave Sikoski, it is claimed, insuleed her by calling her bad names. There was trouble, during which the last named knocked her down. so she claims. and Anthony was struck twice and had his straw hat crushed The three were arrested by Supernumerary Cornelius Murphy.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Mill Decorate Graves.

St. Mary's T. A. and B. society. with President William H. McGuinness in the chair. held it's stated meeting or Tuesday evening at the T. A. B. build ing with a good attendance for the summer season. Routine matters were discussed and it was announced that the society would make arrangements for decorating the graves of deceased members in the usual form on Labor day and that there would be requiem mass celebrated in the morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
No Change In Spinners, Strike.

The dyeing department and part of the finishing department at the Falls mill were doing work on Tuesday, but most of the mill IS shut down and the spinners who went on strike on Mon day over a request for 10 per cent increase in wages are still out. Notice is posted at the mill that it is closed until further notice. The situation, it is sta ted, remains the same as on Mon day
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Amendment to Ballot Law.

In the general assembly on Tuesday the amendment proposed by Repre- seneative Tingier to the Australian ballot law, and which was favored, was that in case a person wishiro to vote a straight ticket all that is needed is a. cross at the head of the column If he wants to vote a split ticket no cross in the circle at the top should oe made, but the names of those whom he desires to vote for must be checked.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Will Entertain Norwich Members.

The Young Mems F-raterna1 league of New London were guests Sunday of the Norwich chapter of that asso- citation at the Taftville Schutzen Yer ein grounds in Lisbon where they were entertained royalty by their hosts. A late start was made homeward. It is planned to give a picnic in return to the Norwich club
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Liabilities Double the Assets.

In the petition in bankruptcy of William B. Tyler of this city the as sets are given as 3923. and the liabil ities as sSG31. The largest creditors are: Carrie E. Ramage of New Lon don, s5,000; City National Bank of New London $500; Geo. Spo1t of Albany, N. Y, $500: J. M. Washburn Co. of New York city S200
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Rndx Sent to Worcester.

The body of Mrs. Henry Schneider was sent to Worcester at 9.25 on Tues day morning by Undertaken Gager. fA- neral services being held in that city, where the burial took place. Mrs. Schneider died as the result. of an at- tack of dySentery.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
w. G. HENDERSON SUP T.
 OF SOUTHERN MILL.
Commenced His Duties on Monday at
 Hope, North Carolina.

William G. Henderson of Asheville, N. C.. has been appointed superinten- dent of the Hope Misunderstanding Co, Hope Mills, N. C., his duties commenc- ing Monday, August 11th.
 MT. Henderson for number of years was located in this city as superin- tendent of the Shetucket and Falls mills, which position he resigned this paSt spring
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Shows What Can Be Done.

Has anyone taken the trouble to note, in passing, the marked improve ment in the weather since congress decided to investigate the weather bu- reau?-New Orleans Times-Democrat
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Modest Home in Georqia.

Anybody looking for a modest homo site or investment property should i1- spect the governors mansion, which the state may let gor for the trihiug consideration of s400,00o or more.-At- lanta Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Fatal Gift of Cab-

Even his best friends are inclined to admit that Woodrow Wilson will be wise in his day if he stays at home and does little governing by way of q change.-AshevilIe Citizen,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
A Difference.

It is claimed that there are as many microbes on dollar bill as on a hy. But the dollar bill does not make such desperate and continuous efforts to alight on ou.-Minneapolis Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Boostino Enalish Courage.

Somebody says that Great Britain would not have been so gay toward Germany if Jack Johnson had not an nounced his intention of becoming an Englishman.-Wa ashington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Literature's New Note

Now that Lillian Russell is writing beauty hint articles, Nat Goodwin may produce some more syndicate stuff on courtship.-AlbanyJ Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
Automobiles

If you are interested in an automobile that has been used, don't fail t0 investi- gate and take your pick.
 l have on hand from a 10 H. P. to a 60 H. P. {; from one cylinder to a six cylin- der; from S150. to S2.O0O.
 Most of these cars are 1910 and 1911. They are subject 10 your inspection. and we will demonstrate any of these cars under any condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16
NOT YET

Don't reject it so early in the season. It's good for six weeks longer, and by that time you'll want wool hat. Use STRAW KLENE or Hat Bleach-it re- news the youth and brightness of a straw hat wonderfully, makes it look like new. Use it again at the close of the season when you lay your hat away, and in the spring you'l find a hat almost new in the place of the old one.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

Deputy Dairy Commissioner Tyler Crutten of Norwich began a series of hearings at Hartford Tuesday in the matter of four New Haven men ac- cused of using aniline dyes in violation of the pure food law. They are charged with employing dyes in the coloring of strawberry soda water and birch beer.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

Lee Hammond. the aviator who flew in Norwich on July 4, fell nearly 300 feet in a biplane above Lake Micni- gan. at Chicago, Monday, and dived as the machine reached the water, be- ing rescued safely. The plane sank in 100 feet of water.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

Tonigl.t star gazers will be able to witness a conjunction Of the pla%ets Mars and Saturn il the southe stern sky, after 10.30 o'clock. The appear snce presented will be that of a double star Mars being the redder and bright CT of the two.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

There were TAI Connecticut farms reporting sheep last year, big reduc- tion in number of farms from 1,258 in 190G. The total number of sheep and lambs reported was 22.418 in 1910. and 36,9S7 in 1900 These included, besides the wool producing sheep, a total 4,f S,375 lambs last year and 13,966 lambs in 1900.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

At East Lyme the masons have com pleted the foundation for the large barn at M. F. Plants game preserve and carpenters are now laying the sills. This probably IS the largest structure of it's kind ever built in town. A drove of 200 Shropshires came last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

Mrs. Albert Tiemeyer, nee Lena Rossmarl1, of Baltimore, Md, who has been visiting her cousins, Mrs. R. Hamilton Harris and V. George Ross mark of the East Side, will leave to- day Wednesday, to visit relatives in Boston and Newburg on the Hudson, returning here again the latter part of this month to spend several weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

Ocean Beach day on next Tuesday $ expected by the committee to exceed in extent of programme and in attend ance any previous celebration. The auto parade will take place in the morning and the water sports in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

Miss Flora (. Clark. only dauehter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Ives Clark, of Old Saybrook, was married to Jarvis E. Brooks of Westbrook by Rev. Lu- ther M. Strayer. assisted by Rev. J. II. deNries. at the home of the bride on Saturday afternoon. MT. and Mrs. Brooks will live in Old .Sayhrook
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

After a two days fishing trip to Block Island and vicinity. Senator F w Hooker has returned to Hartfol i On Saturday S5 horse mackerel were caught, averaging 35 pounds in weight Sea bass and Spanish mackerel were also caught, and Senator Hooker said he had never seen better fishing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

their crop Of potatoes is much below the avera ge in quality and quantity. Some of the growers say that they only have from one- half to two thirds of a crOD
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

Grand excursion to Newport, R. l., Aug. 24th. The Central Vermont Rail way will run an excursion to Newport, R. l.. Thursday, Aug. 24th. Last and best of the season, steamer City Of Lowell Get tickets at the station. Round trip from Norwich $1.25. Three hours at Newport. Special train leaves Norwich at $50 a. m.-adv.
 Judge Ralph Wheeler at New London Tuesday heard the application of M1- chaeI Hammond and 100 other resi- dents of City Point, New Haven, for in junction te reNesxa the Sealshipt (, ,Fs-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

Mrs. Joseph Carpenter and daugh- ter. Alma, of Fort Point, who have been spending two weeks in New Ha- ven as the guests of Mrs. Arthur. Lamb, have returned to New London, where they are visiting Mrs. Alice Tue1 of Stony Hill. They will return home today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

At Montville last week the new launch of Principal James E. Mur- phy of the Palmer Memorial school was sunk by vandals who entered the boathouse and pulled out a water pipe leading from the bottom of the boat to the engine. The launch has since been raised.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-16

MT. and Mrs. Eugene D. Boyens had as guests over Sunday at their home, on Hamilton avenue, MT. and Mrs. George Curtiss of New York, Mrs. An drew J. Tinker, Mrs. Frank E. Saun- ders and son of Willimantic camp grounds, Miss Mary Tinker of Jewett City and Charles Boyens, a brother of MT. Boyens.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31
II will PAY YOU 10 visit our Store
Look our Stock Over and
SAVE YOUR TICKETS
| WOODWARD HARDWARE COMPANY

warning note which should have its
vafue for tnose WHO contemplate In
vestmant n Western irrigated lands,
1.-THE awaka ming to the fact that
irrigation has its thorny side says
Mr.. Newell, sometimes comes rs d
startling shock, sufficient to dis
courage all but the most enthusiastic
OF persistent" He then proceeds TO
mention few of the unpleasant pos
sihilities:
Those who remain soon learn that
success must be preceded BY sub
DUNG the soil, getting il into a good
condition OF t'lth, applying water
day or night, and perhaps all night,
wading around in tho mud. or cndar-
Ing the heat Of the long days OF bril-
liant sunahine and the accompany
ing dust Of the arid regions, the
troubles with neighhcra over divisior
of water, the possible aeepage fol
lowed BY crop loss ). or ruin from
alkali. As a consequence. a consid.
cradle part Of the first settlers or
every irrigation system sell out OF
ralincuish their homesteads and secl
9Th + flelds,'
TO those who have seen the beau
ties Or irrigation pictured on papel
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

crumhIer's ~
Rarely is the 81
10 methe6s.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

by the enterprising land conpani
which are engaged In promoting tha
the sale Of reclaimed land, the poS
session Of tract may have appearas
ito be the next best thing In real ea
tate Stree Adam lost title to th 5#
Garden OF Eden, But irrigation haS
it's problems ard they are Of kita
with which farmers from other saa
lions Of the country are least prts
pared to deal 1t goes without sasF-
Ing that those who stay on the jai3
must be equipped with q bcantifIiI
supply Of energy and patience Df~3
rector Newell says a consideraha03
part OF the first settlers on every iss48
rigation system sell out or relinqaiss1
their homcsteads and seek otff III
fields. This Is inevitable when II S8
remembered chat numbers Of theseI
settlers are persons who have no adt444
quate realization Of the demands nE
agricultural life and who have SET
| tied In anticipation OF an ideal rural
existence, their crops. like PATENT
medicine. to work while they sIeep.8
IT would be we'll for those who hare
visions OF that character to read ard
digest .hc statements OF DireetOr
Newell Louisville Courier-JoNrnal9
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

Coed aud!ouc were prosoat at
both matineo ara MT perform
ances and the conccnsEs or opinion
Of those who witnessed the delight
full musical comedy was that it was
quite la satisfying production In all
music. dancing tostuming
and s3cnory The scenic effects We're
beautiful and as true to life in ac-
ton akcould well be devised
The Ausic was all pretty and
catchy iEld seemed to please all. The
first Viz Of Madame Sherry was
certainly enjoyed Cairo theater
googs Is a rule are partial to pro-
ductionsNsn this order
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

A crowd Of over a Thousand pep
pie assembled in the new F'ollies
Bergore at Broadway and Forty
eighth street last Wednesday to wit
ness the opening Of the new cafe
chantant George NJ. Cohan and
John Rumsey we're the guests Of the
nanagemont On the previous night,
aud Wednesdays prospective habit
YES Of the place included many pep
pic prominent on Broadway. The
decorations Of the new musical re-
scrt arc In white and lavender. vita
Wedgewood canoes on the ceiling,
The stage is in the main room, and is
twenty-five feet deep. The cabaret
cntort1inmcnt last week was well
roceHed
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31
as We spsak II.

A German who had come to Amer
ica to master our language was being
shown behind the scenes Of vaude-
vile theater by one Of hts American
friends THAT man" said tie Amert-
can, indicating an actor with a wave
Of lis hand. lis taking or his make
up to makeup for another takeof.
The German departed. spu;tering. -
Success
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

The fluctuations of the managers
and the ex-stars of the Little Miss
Fix-It company are to Re Continued
in court, for Werba and Leusc her
have enjoined Nora Bayes and Jack
Wentworth from appearing in
taudcvile sketch which they allege
70 be lifted almost bodily from the
musical comedy. After PROLONGED
friction, Miss Bayea aud Mr.. North
worth left the cast Of the production
in Springfield, Ohio, on Oct 10, and
the managers reorganised the cor
pany witch Alice Lloyd IN the Lead
ing role The producers, now dis
cover that their former stars are
using nearly dozen songs, dances
and scanes from Little Miss Tiy-lt
in vaudeville act, have brought a
charge Of piracy.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

Kitty Gordon celebrated her flf-
tieth performance of The Eichan-
tress at the New York Theater last
Wednesday evening by rendering a
dinner, af.er the performance, at
Rector's to Joseph NJ Gates, the
producer; Victor Herbert, the COM
poser; Madame red De Gresac and
Harry B. Smith, the authors Of the
book. 1t was attended by leading
members of The Enchantress ard
other Broadway productions.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

Grace George and the Playhouse
company will begin brief engege-
ment at Maxine Elliott's Theater on
the afternoon Of Jan. | In Ciccly
Hamilton's comedy, Just to Get Mar
ried. Later In the year Miss George
and her company will come to the
playhouse with the intention of pre-
senting several plays. which was the
original plan.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31
Thornr Side af Irrinnf;or

Director Newell, of the United
States Reclamation Service, says ir-
rlgation " not wholly a matter Of
sunshine and flowers. In r>port
prepared for the Smithsonian Insti-
tute he takes occasion to sound a
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

Milwaukee t. TIE fuunysmith, is but
one vat Of beer Chicago Is the windy
burg, with Its of atmosphere; Sioux
Falls as the dvorcee's Joy long since
attained renown and Brooklyn. to the
humorist, IS LADY carriage town.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

Walter Jones was taken Ill on the
stage Of the Academy in Reading,
Pa, during a performance Of Baby
Mine. The play was unable to so on.
Mr.. Jones was removed to a hospital
in 4 serious condition.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31
MADAME SHERRY
MAKES BIG HIT

Madame Sherry has conc and
gone, but "Eyry Little Movement"
has left it's impress. and the familiar
strains of this song are now recog-
nized as an old melody By mary who
had heard it but had not been in
troduced.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

No war in which this country has
ever engaged has drought the slight
est betterment to Nhe homes OF tho
pcople london tEns) Express.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

nue. Theater, where Mile Dcslys was
a guest Of box party given BY
Kathaleen clifford. Annette Keller
mann and others.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31
the Cairo Opera House.

Otis Harlan, is now cutting comic
capers in Little Boy Blue at the
Lyric Theatre
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31
Fredrik The Great
Fredrik The Great

The Auto Cranks is the title chos-
en- for the new musical play In
which Nora Bayes and Jack Nor
worth will appear as co-stars at the
termination OF their present vaude-
Vile tour, The book, lyrics and mu-
sic are by themselves.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-12-31

Gaby Deslys, last week witnessed
with pleasure Laura Guerite's imper-
sonation OF Gaby at the Fifth Ave