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Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
Local GIsaninas.

William Osgood Of East Town street
was a visitor in Hartford Saturday.
Rev ]. o. Barrows of West Town
street preached Sunday in the Road
church, Stonington.
Mrs. Julian Williams of Washington
street is spending several days at her
former home in Lebanon.
Felix J. keenan, and Richard Moran
were guests Sunday of John Mccarthy
at his home on the Scotland road.
Mrs. Abbie Huntley and Mrs. Mary
E. Newbury of New London are visit
ing relatives on Washington street,
Frank Lathrop of Town street has
begun work as stenographer with the
Smith & Winchester Co. Of South
Windham.
Mrs. Dwight Beebe returned home
Saturday having been the guest of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Dimoch
In Gurleyville for the past week.
Mrs. Louis Olsen has as her guests
for a few days at her home on Wash
ington street Mrs. Frank Jackson and
grandson, Homer Sumner of Wilt
mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16

ing in that capacity for is years. Then
following several years as bookkeeper
at the Second National bank, he be-
came the banks treasurer. remaining
with them for 20 years until the bank
went out of business by liquidation in
May, 1903. Mr.. Peck was then for is
months bookkeeper for A. A. Beckwith,
the Water street grain merchant.
At the June election in 1905, Mr..
Peck was nominated and elected by
the republicans to the office of city
treasurer, and at each subsequent cleo
ton since then his popularity and the
recognition of his fitness for the posi-
ton has been indicated by the fact
that he has been placed on both the
republican and democratic tickets for
this office. With his expert knowledge
OF accounts, he was admirably quail
field to hold the ONCE. and both par
ties showed that they were satisfied
that he was the right man in the
right place.
While he resided at Norwich Town,
Mr.. Peck was for five years mem
Der of the Town street school board,
serving also as chairman of the COM
mittee that had in charge the cree
ton of the new schoolhouse there.
FraterpaIly City Treasurer Peck was
Mason. He was raised in Somerset
lodge, No "a. A. F. and A NJ. Sep
tember 1s. 1873, exalted in Franklin
chapter, No. 4, r. A. NJ, became a
member of Franklin council. No. 8.
r. and 8. M. was knighted in Column
bian comma ndery, No. 4, knights
TempIar, November 20 1896. and sub
grees, being made a SD degree Mason
in Connecticut consstory, s. p. r. 3.
Mr. Peck was also member OF Sphinx
temple. Ancient Arabic Order Mobiles
of the Mystic Shrine, of Hartford. Fol
several years he was a member of
III, njI n
canum, where he served in the office
of treasurer for some years.
On April II, 1856, MIR. Peck married
in this city Adeline Stevens. daugh-
ter of Aaron Stevens, of this city, tire
ceremony being performed by Rev.
Hiram P. Arms. Mrs. Peck died May
10. 1899, at their home at Norwich
1oyn, leaving no children. Mr.. Peck
is survived only by two brothers. Lu :
cius Feck of Hubbardstown, Mich, and
Charles L. Peck, town clerk of Mon
son, Mass
no all who knew the deceased, Mr..
Peck. his kind and sympathetic nature,
fine character and generous heart was
evident, and his pleasure in doing good
and helping others found constant ex-
preston N various ways, often known
only to those whom he befriended or
advised. AS a husband, brother and
friend he was faithful to every obliga
tior and he was true to every respon-
sibility placed upon him. When in
positions of trust, he was eager to dis
charge his responsibility to the best in
terests of those whom he was serving
and as city treasurer he was on the
lookout for the best interests of the
city at all times. In illustration may
be mentioned his payment of $4,000
worth of the city bonds which fell dlIe
year ago. No provision for theii
payment had been made but Cit.
Treasurer Peck assumed the response
bility of using the sinking fund and a
borrowed sum rather than have th5
bonds &c by default.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
coMPERs AND ASSOCIATES
ESCAPE IMPRISONMENT.
Supreme Court Declares They Should
Have Been Fined for Civil Contempt.

Washington, May 15.-Samuel Com
pers, John Mitchell and Frank Nor
rison, president, vice president, and
secretary of the American Federation
of Labor. respectively, stepped from
the shadow of Jail today when the
supreme court of the United States set
aside their sentences of Imprisonment
for contempt growing out of. the liti-
CATION between the Bucks Stove &
Range Co. and the federation.
The highest tribunal in the land has
left with the lower court, however. the
right to reopen the contempt proceed
ings. This grant of power probably
will not Be accepted, and the case is
practically ended with today's decis-
ion.
Punishable Only by Fine.
The basis of the courts opinion was
that the proceeding brought against
the labor officers was for civil con-
tempt, which could be punished only
by the imposition of 4 fine. The SEN
tence of the lower court to imprison-
ment was the penalty for criminal
contempt, and in the premises, there
fore, it was not a legal punishment.
The case, which grew out of the so
called boycott of the stove corpora
ton by the American Federation Of
Labor three years ago lis one of the
greatest Importance to union labor and
the employers of union labor The
supreme court holds that the published
or spoken utterance of ORGANIZED ia
Dor can be enjoined or attacked le-
gally because organized labor Is a
combination and as such. relinQuishes
the rights of individuals. 1t also es-
tablishes that legal prosecution car
he leveled not only at the union itself
bat at its officers as wall.
Civil Not Criminal Contempt.
Justice Lamar devoted considerable
70 Il
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
FREED FROM SKIN DISEASE

''Our boy was born in Toronto on Oct.
I3, 1908, and when three months old slight
rash appeared on his check What appeared
to be a water blister would form. When II
broke. matter would run out, starting new
blisters until his entire face. head and should
ers were mass of scabs and you could not
see particle of clear skin. We tried about
every advertised remedy without avail indeed
some of them only added to his suffering and
one in particular, the Remedy, almost
put the infant into commissions, Tie family
doctor prescribed for him and told us to
battle the baby in buttermilk. This did not
do any good. SO we took him to = hospital.
He was treated as an out-patient twice q
week and he got worse. If ANYTHING We
decided that 1t could not be cured and must
run its course and SO we just kept his arms
bandaged to his side to prevent bis tearing
his flesh. We left Toronto and shortly after
our arrival in Duluth. the Cuticura Remedies
were recommended. We started using them
in May, 1909 and soon the cure vas complete
You would not think he was the same child
for Cuticura made his skin perfectly. clear
and he is entirely free from the skin disease.
There has been no return this time. We still
use only Cuticira Soap for baby's beth"
Robert Mann, Proctor, MINI, May 8. 1910
Send to Potter Drug Il Chem. Corp, sole
props. Boston. for free book on the skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16

Sixty-two varieties of wild flowers
have been brought in this spring by
the pupils of the senior room of the
Town street school. Besides the
flowers previously mentioned, the fol-
lowing have been added to the list
Spice bush, wood anemone. sweet
white violet. ground ivy. bellroot
shepherds purse, Dutcnman's breech-
es. periwinkle, dog violet, grape hya.
cinth, rue anemone. ash. wild colu1n
blne, Dubious buttercup. round head
violet, Indian turnip. jack in the pull
pit, shad bush. .pt1rrle Irillium, wake
robin, small flowered crowfoot. bird
foot violet. low pale blueberry, straw
berry. wild red cherry. wild pink, wild
psrsnip, robins plaintain. yellow rock.
ct, watercress. thyme-leaved speedwell
garden celandine. yellow currant
black birch, wild red currant, crab
apple. dwarf cherry, downy yellow vio-
let, dogwood, sheep sorrel, noddins
trillium, snowy orchis, ginseng, woot
betony, rib grass. red baneberry ant
red oak
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
NORWICH MEDICAL SOCIETY
HAS ANNUAL MEETING
Large Gathering of Doctors at Waure-
gan House-Dr. D. j. Shahan Elect
ed President.

The annual meeting of the Norwich
Medical society was held at the Wau-
REGAIN house on Monday evening with
about 22 in attendance. DIR. p H
Hartman. president of the society,
presided, and at the business meeting
DIR. c. T.. Stark and DR.. c. II. Hoff-
man were elected to membership in
the organization The election of of
fcers resulted as follows: President
Dr. D. ]. Sahan; vice president, DR.
w. K. Tinsley; secretary and treasur-
er, DR.. Lester X. Walker.
The address of the evening was Civ
en- by DR.: George Blumeb of Yale
medical school, who spoke on The
CELEBRATION of Arteries. This was
most able address and was followed by
a discussion in which DR.. l.. B. Amy
took the lead, having gone through
an operation which had particular ref
erence to this subject.
Seated about the banquet table at
the conclusion of the discussion this
following tempting menu was served:
Cotuit Oysters in the Shell
Horseradish
Bisaue of Tomato aux Croutons
Celery Radishes Olives
Broiled ShaG-Maitre d'Hetef
Pommes Julienne
Fried Chicken-Maryland Style
Fresh Asparagus on Toast
Potatoes en- Surprise
Strawberry Shortcake
Whipped Cream
Pineapple and Pimolive Cheese
Toasted Soft Crackers
Demi- Tasse
DR.. P. H. Hartman, who was to
have been tOastmaster. was called
away and 40 Dr. Shahan assumed the
position in a tactfu1 manner, and there
was a general discussion by all the
members. the banquet concluding
about 1z-a0 O'Clock. having been a most
successful affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
CHARLES w. PLACE, coLoRED,
MURDERED AT MYSTIC


X
z Following what was supposed to
have been a general rough house at
Tom Eccleston's on the Noank road,
near Mystic, Charles W. Place, color
ed, aged 49, was found murdered there
this morning about o'clock. He had
4 cen stabbed in the abdomen by a
Butcher Knife Gladys Earl and Ec-
clesfon are held by the authorities.
but a man whose first name is sup
have escaped and will be followed up
to-day 1t is supposed that Frank
did the stabbing.
The murdered man was dead by the
time g doctor who was summoned
hal arrived.
Oficer Faley of Mystic notified the
authorities about the vicinity and Dep
uty Sheriff Casey OF Pawcatuck was
called. going over there by auto about
2 O'Clock this morning. Thomas Ec-
cleston and Gladys Earl, both colOred,
were put under arrest, teh woman be-
ing the. housekeeper there. Gladys Earl
although intoxicated, said that the man
named Frank, who had skipped with
Annie Lewis, was the one who stabbed
Place.
Place is the fellow who a short time
ago was cut by James B. Lott in New
London. Lott was arrested. but get
ting out on bail. skipped, and a case
last session Of the superior court
criminal side. until the September
term.
The parties who skipped came from
New London on Monday. and there
had heer q carousal at the house dur
ing the night. several empty bottles
being found there. Authorities about
and it is believed the runaway couple
will be rounded I'D TO-DAY
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Rathbun Divorce Case Not Ready-No
Session Until Wednesday-CIain
for Trial Lists.

BY the assignment list. the civil su-
perior court is due to come in at New
London this morning to hear the I'M
contested divorce case, of Rathbun VS..
Rathbun, but the defense Is not ready
so that court will not come in until
Wednesday morning at $50 o'clock at
New London, when the case of Luce
VS.. the Mantle Menhaden Oil g. Guano
Co. will be started.
On Friday there will be a short cal
endar session. and bar meeting in this
city for assignment of cases for the
May session.
Claims for the trial list for the May
session must be in the hads of the
clerk on or before ten o'clock this
morning in order to be eligible for as
signment on Friday
Jurors for service at the May ses-
sion will be drawn at the judges room
in the courthouse in this city ut $50
o'clock Friday NOR 1ing before Judge
Ralph Wheeler.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
SELECTMEN BUSY ON
TOWN ROAD WORK
State Gravel Road from Gulliver's
Corner North Being Built-Other
Roads Being Improved and Re-

The salectmen are busily engaged at
the present time in road work, having
started the state road work on the
Scotland road, the contract for which
they weer awarded last fall. This road
is from the Gulliv or corners north and
opposite the home of Charles Pierce
much blasting is being done. This
rock is being used in the grading of
the road which viii be much improved.
1t viii be a gravel road of easy grade
for a distance of half a mile and a
decided Improvement over the old one.
Ii will require from six to seven more
weeks to complete the job. 1t is pass
able at all times while the work is go
ing en-.
All the town roads. are being put IN
good condition. At Thamesville, Lau-
rel Hill and Taftville. with crushed
stone furnished by the state. the town
has put on top dressings. while it has
also looked after it's own macadanl-
The road machine is cut, having wor.S-
ed on Wauwecus Hill and at East
Great Plain, Occ,mn loads and the Can
terbury turnpike 1t is now working
ack of Taftvil1e and on the Scotland
roaG This is the usual spring work
wl'icF the town roads receive.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
NORWICH TOWN
Fratk Tufts Has Exciting Trip frer1
oreaon-Town street Pupils Collect
62 Varieties Of Wild Flowers
Kings Daughters Visit Home.

Frank Tufts. who has been spending
several months in Portland Gre, ar
rived home Sunday after an eyentful
journey. He came by way Of the
Southern Pacific railroad and New Or
leans. Stops were made in different
cities in California; coming through
Arizona the mercury in the etherlnorrf
ter stood at ITO degrees Between
Houston. Texas. and San Antonio, the
tourist car was. robbed during 1.-THE
night-there was excitement IL . the
morning among the twenty five pas
sengers when 1t was found that some
of them had been relieved of watches
and money. The train stopped three
hours near the Mexican border while
battle was being fought. the firing
could be plainly seen. United States
troops were this side the Rio Grande
the Mexican soldiers the other side
The rebels were encamped under the
hill just outside the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
THIS PIG WENT TO
THE PooRHoUsE
erased by . Man 1t Swan the River
and Cried "Wee, Weel"

A few days ago the owner of a small
pig, living in the vicinity of the Back
us hospital lost the little porkei' and
for several days could not catch him
A contractor laying q granolithic walk
near the hospital spied the animal near
the Reynolds place and started % get
him. Within Ave feet of him he made
a lunge at the animal. but missed,
and the little pig started down across
the lot to the river. The contractor
chased him. but was distanced, and at
the river the pig swan to the island
and then continued on to the other
side He was then lost track Of and
nothing more heard of him until the
little fellow. tired and hungry, re-
ported at the alnnshouse, where Keep
er Bailey took care of it until it was
learned who the owner was and he
was notified and took his pig, which
had been to the poorhouse, home again.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16

airy he fell on the Broadway side of
the courthouse. and later had slight
shock in front of the store of the J.
+. Cosgrove Co. in Main street, which
kept him at home for about a month,
although he was able to be at his Of
flee. thereafter.
His death removes prominent pub
lie official who was held in such high
and general esteem as to be placed on
the ticket for city treasurer by both
parties since his first election.
Ira L. Peck was born in Monson,
Mass, August 16, 1s41. bein gone of
four children of Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius
Peck. Following his grammar school
education there he attended, Pough
keepsie business college
With the breaking out of the civil
war he enlisted as a sergeant in Com
rany G. Forty-sixth regiment, Mass.
volunteers, striving with credit. and
receiving his honorable discharge at
the end of the conflict He always
made it a point to attend his regi-
mental reunions, and he was one of
the old members of Sedgwick post No.
l, G. A. r.
in 1864. Mr.. Peck first came to Nor
wich, becoming bookkeeper for the A.
II. Hubbard company. the paper man
ufacturers in Greeneville, and continue
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
DEATH OF CITY TREASURER PECK
Passed Away Monday Afternoon as the Result of a
Shock Suffered Last Week.-Mrs. Been Prominent in
Business, Finance and Politics for Many Years

After year of poor health with a
general failure in the last few months
the death of City Treasurer Ira l..
Peck occurred at his home, No. % Nc
kinley avenue. at S.15 O'Clock, Monday
afternoon, closing a career of promi-
nence In financial circles in this city.
The end was not unexpected. as he
had been in serious condition for
several days. as the result Of shock.
His death Is the cause of the sincerest
regret among his many friends in all
walks of life. He had been uncon-
scious since Sunday noon. having suf-
fered second shock last Tuesday
when about ready to take a carriage
to his Office in the City hall. His
body was paralyzed, but he remained
conscious until Sunday Last Febru-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
Jzcaynski Gmeth Wedding - Various
Local Happenings.

The marriage of Stanislaus Jacayn-
ski and Miss Mary Gmoch took place
at st. Joseph's church at s O'Clock
Monday morning. Many friends were
present at the church and selections
were rendered by the choir. The bril-
dial couple were attended by Ladislas
Ginoeh, brother of the bride. as best
man, and Miss Anna Koolowska as
hrfd esmaid Both the bride and her
attendant We're gowned in white and
carried flowers. Following the cere-
mony at the church a reception was
held at the home of the bride on Sixth
street. MIR. and Mrs. Jacaynslsi will
reside on Sixth street. The groom is
employed in the plant of the United
States Finishing company.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
FAREWELL SUPPER
FOR MISS MITCHELL
-
Given by State Hospital Nurses as She
Leaves for Three Months European
Trip

A farewell supper was given at the
Halle club Monday night in honor or
Miss Rose V. Mitchell. nurse at the
Norwich hospital, who VIII leave on
Wednesday for a three months tour
through Europe.
Palmer. inS. 5ded the following: Miss
Lottie Irving Miss Maizie Pendleton,
Miss Sophie Denison, Miss Mae Gilt
ford. Miss Annie Burke, Miss Sara
Mitchell, Miss May Butler, Miss Annie
Sullivan, Miss Helen Lumis, Miss Mary
Stinson, Miss Bessie Sweener, Miss
Florence G. North, Miss Bertha Flynn,
Miss Lenore Umlauf and the Misses
Barnes, Greenway, Murtha and Morri-
son.
A very enjoyable evening was spent
by all. Miss Mitchell is one of the
most popular of the hospital nurses,
and her friends all join in wishing her
safe and happy voyage.
The tables presented a particularly
attractive appearance decorated in red
white and pink roses. and the follow
ing was the inviting menu served un'-
der the direction of Mrs. Henry Marks,
the club chef:
Grapefruit Cocktail.
Tomato Soup.
Broiled Steak.
French Fried Potatoes.
Cucumber Salad, Mayonnaise Dressing
Coffee Ice Cream.
Cake.
Coffee
AT the appropriate time in the courss
of the enjoyable evening Miss Sophie
Denison represented the nurses in their
expression Of regard for Miss Mitchell
by presenting her a travelling bag as
their united gift, for which Miss
Mitchell made suitable response
Ona other social event to be held al
the Halle club rooms this week is the
clubs regular Thursday evening social
for members and their gentlemen
friends
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16

MANY RECEIVE MONEY
FOR ACADEMY TUITION
Town Treasurer Was Kept Busy on
Monday Drawing Checks for Various
Amounts.

The first of the checks for the pay
ment of the tuition oof resident pupils
at the Norwich Free Academy were
drawn on Monday by Town Treasurer
Charles 8. HoIbrook. who was kept
busy most of the day with that ia SIX.
There were about Ice checks dra wn
for various zmonts, some presenting
three receipts and others six, where
two pupils in the family are attending
the ACADEMY There is one family
with three pupils at the Academy.
AS there are between 800 and 400 pu-
pills. several more busy days are look
ed for in the town Jeasurer's office.
Checks are drawn in the name of the
parent or guardian, but mont of the
pupil.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
TAFTVILLE
Funeral Of Joseph n. oiver-Notes
and Personals.

Funeral services over the remains of
Joseph II. Oliver were held at the
home of his parents in Lisbon at 3
O'Clock Monday afternoon. Rev. r.
Johns Bohanan, pastor of ST. An
drew's church of Greeneville. oniciat-
ing. There was a large attendance,
including friends and relatives, from
out of town. There We're many beau
tiful floral forms. The body viii bs
taken to Windhan today for burial
Undertaken George q. Grant has
charge of the funeral arrangements.
Joseph FL. Oliver died on Friday at
the age of is years and six months.
He had been sick for nearly q year
and death was due to heart trouble.
He was born in New York city, and
was the son of Joseph and Eva Oliver.
He had lived with his parents in Lis
bon only since October. Besides his
parents, the deceased leaves three
small sisters and brother. He was
of q bright, cheerful disposition, and
made many friends who deeply mourn
his loss.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
STORES BROKEN INTO
ON FRANKLIN SQUARE
Window at Back of Mrs. Fay's Shop
Broken and Door Of Fruit Store
Forced.

SUNDAY afternoon at 5.45 o'clock,
entrance was gained into two stores on
Franklin square, but the amount of
goods stolen was not very large. al
though it is not definitely known just
how must was taken The police are
working up the matter and it is prob
BILE that arrests will soon be made.
The store of Mrs. Edward Fay was
entered by breaking a window at the
rear, through which the burglars got
into the store. Knives. balls. gloves,
and other articles were taken, the
break being reported to the police on
Monday morning when the store was
opened and the break discovered. 1t
was also reportei that the fruit store
a the corner OF Main and Ferry street,
occupying the basement. had been en-
tered Here the double doors at the
front hal bsen pushed in and guam
tity of bananas taken.
Four Boys Arrested.
Evidence secured during the day by
Chief Murphy pointed to the work as
benz that OF boys, and Instructions
We're given the men to look after d
certain. quartette Two of the boys
vere found in the city and at an early
hour this morning two were caught in
a box car back OF the tannery rolled
UP in an awning asleep. by Sergeant
Conneli and Policeman Donovan. They
were taken to headquarters and will be
pi asented In court this morning They
have unpropouncable names and are
al co. IA years old
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
Comfort Circle at johnson Home.

Comfort circle of The Kings Daugh-
tiers held a devotional service at the
Johnson home at $40 D. m. Monday.
Mrs. A. T. Utley had charge Of the
meeting. reading the Scripture and
conducting the devotional exercises.
Nearly every one present had some
part, making the service a pleasant
and helpful one. Many selections were
read. Mrs. J. Fl. Allen was at the
piano, and directed the musical part
of the programme -
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
DIED

JOY-In New London. May IA, 1911,
Ann JOY, wife of Michael JOY.
PECK--Jn this city. May Is, Ira L.
Peck, aged So years
Funeral notice hereafter.
BTTGOOD-In Voluntewn, May IA, 1911,
Frank s. Ritgood, aged IS years.
Funeral private.
MEDCH-On Friday. May ~. at Frat
tleboro, VT. Mary E. Mech.
Funeral at the residence of her sister.
Mrs James Smith, at Whitneyville,
Conn, on Tuesday, May 6, at 2 p. m
Relatives and friends invited to at
tend.
MURPHY-In Providence, r. T.. Nav
IA. 1911, Timothy j. son of JuIia A.
Jane and the late Timothy Y. Muir
ply
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-16
Parents, Meeting at Lone Society.

On next Wednesday evening a par
ents' meeting will be held at the Long
Society school. The topic for the even
ing is What Should the Community
and the Parents Expect of the Public
Schools? G.. Warren Davis and Acting
School Visitor Foss will speak. A
large attendance is expected.