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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
CHANGES MADE IN FIFTY YEARS
Saturday Sessions Of Legislature Special Session Keep
Down Expenses and Half Fare Railroads for Com
ventions-Interest in Recruiting Cavalry Company.

ceive>1 authority from Governor Buck
inghaln TO recruit for the new cavalry
company IN Windham county. Jcab
B. Rogers is authorized to raise re-
cruits for the company in this ylcin-
ity.
The supreme court of errors held a
short session at Brooklyn, Conn.,, COM
| mencing on Tuesday morning. There
was only one case for trial.
Lieut. George w. Meeker of the
regiment has been appointed quarter
master of the regiment.
All members of the Harland rifles
who intend to go to Hartford on Sat
| urday are requested to meet that
morning at Apollo hall. They will be
passed to Hartford by Lieutenant Nor
riS.
Letter from a Prisoner.
Oct u. 1S61-Charles Payn, a mem
Der Of the New London company in
the Second regiment, writes home, as
prisoner in Richmond, that he is in
good health, and is as well treated as
could be expected, though he lacks
clottling has no blanket and is obliged
to sleen on the floor of his room.
to leave before Tuesday next and the
Tenth a day or two later. They are
equipped, except for arms. for which
they have waited a week.
It was announced that free return
tickets would be given all those who
vention here the 18th, 18th and 18th.
N. D. Bates Commissioned.
Oct. IA, 1S61-N. D. Bates of Pres
ton has been commissioned as acting
first assistant engineer in the United
States navy, with orders to report i'm
mediately on board the Hetzel
WinGham county had furnished ner
quota of men for the cavalry company
of this congressional district.
George Bromley of Preston, sitting
on the track near the rolling mill, was
ing full speed. He was thrown to
one side but picked up unhurt. He
told Conductor Huntington that if he
had damaged the train any he was
willing to settle.
In the senate, resolution was pass
ed, voting $500 to Governor Bucking-
ham in reimbursement for the money
paid in state service. Bills providing
for a graduated Communication tax and
stave tax Of one mill passed the SEN
ate. The appropriation of 100000 to
war purposes was made Saturday ses-
sions of the legislature were held.
Lieut.-Colonei Kingsbury of the
Fifth regiment has been in Hartford,
having just recovered from severe
attack of fever.
Notice from Marshal.
Oct Is, 1s61-David A. Fox was ar
rested here for voting Illegally in
Bozrah. Taken before Justice Card
ner he entered a demurrer and took
an appeal to the superior court
United States Marshal David A.
Carr gave notice that the government
held it TO be a practice for which
there is a severe penalty for people
to visit the camps to persuade men
who have enlisted to leave their COM
mands, and ne promises strong rem
edy will be applied to some hereabouts
before they are ready for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
BOARD OF sELEcTMEN
ORGANIZE FOR YEAR.
A. S. Spalding viii Continue as Clerk
Other Appointments,


THE board of seIectmen met for or
ganization on Thursday. A S. Spa1d-
ing, who has been clerk in the office
for the past year and a half, will con-
tinue in that position, which he has
SO capably filled. A number of APP
pointments were made by the board
as follows:
Haywards-Martin Duur, Martin
Larsan.
WeighersIJ. Andrew Rossmar4a
John H. Ford. J. B. Alofsin, Elmer r.
Pierson, George Fl. Young, Arthur D.
Lathrop, L. r. Church, C. H. Haskell,
John c. Morgan, Albert L. Potter, w.
% Manning, Fl. S. Young, r. B. S.
Washburn,s w. A. Norton, A. S.
Spalding, William ]. Kramer.
Wood measurers-John A Service,
l.. N. Frechette, George G. Grant
George H. Young, A. S. Spalding, A.
r. Manning.
Oyster committee - Theodore p.
Church, r. NJ. Powers, M. P. Fitzger-
aid.
Packers-John V. Reynolds, Timothy
c.. Coughlin.
Pound Representation A. Gallup
B. ". Lathrop, Frank Bushnell, Har-
ny Creighton.
Gaugers-W. H. Cardweu, Adams
T. Carroll. ]. Frank Corey, John P.
Murphy. George M. Rathbone, Patrick
f. Bray.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Fifty years ago affairs were con-
Quoted in a much different manner
than they are today in any respects.
A special session of the legislature
ing Is per cent. of the share that Con-
necticut had to pay to the government
for the war assessment. Railroads in
that period gave free return tickets
for delegates attending conventions.
There were then sessions of the @su-
preme court of errors in Windham
county, and Saturday sessions of the
legislature were held.
1t appears from the notice given by
the United States marshal that there
were many visiting the camps where
the regiments were assembled, and
who endeavored to persuade the men
from carrying out their enlistment.
The week, fifty years ago, had no
alarming features, there being a gen
era1 effort made towards filling the
regiments, but there was considerable
interest taken In securing cavalry
company from this congressional dis
trict and several We're at work secur-
ing enlistments.
Governor Secured Arms.
The following items are taken from
The Bulletin of 1861 for the week COR
responding to the past:
Oct 9, 1S61-Forty-five of the Sars-
field guards, Captain Sawyer, are now
in camp in New Haven with the Ninth
regiment This regiment will soon
leave for Washington and the sons of
Erin must soon fill UP the ranks OF
this company or lose the chance of
fighting with their brethren in Con-
necticut regiment.
Henry W. Burr Of Colchester is au-
thorized to start the formation OF
volunteer cavalry company in this con-
gressional district and will commence
the enrolment at once.
The Eighth and Tenth regiments of
Connecticut volunteers will be trans
ferred to Camp Winfield Scott. Hemp
stead. l.. T., on Wednesday. They are
wen equipped and are furnished with
the Enfield rifle-4,000 stand of which
were imported by Governor BuckinS-
ham at his own risk and expense.
The New London County Mission
airy society met at the Second church
for IT'S 49th annual meeting yester-
day and voted to hold it's fiftieth at
Norwich Town.
Special Legislative Session.
Oct. 10, 1S61-The special session of
the legislature convened at Hartford
yesterday. The house organized by
electing Hon. Henry G. Deming speak
er, without opposition. The two houses
then went into joint convention to hear
the governors message.
In the governors message 1t was
stated that Connecticut's proportion of
the tax of twenty million imposed by
the government was s30S,214, to be
derived from tax levied on income and
real estate. The governor desired that
a tax be levied that there might be
saved the state the Is per cent. which
the government proposed to deduct
when early notice was given the gov
ernment of the states intention.
Stanton Allyn, son Of the late Col.
Roswell Allyn, has commenced re
cruiting in Ledyard for the Mystic
Rifles. Major Lamb of Mystic is to
be the commander.
After Cavalry Recruits.
Oct II, 1S61-John II. Hough has re-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
TAFTVILLE
Report of Attendance at Weauonoc
SchooI-Netes.

Following is a report of the attend
ance at the Wequonnoc school for the
month past:
Room 1-Mathilde Stapfer, teacher;
per cent Of attendance, 93.1; registered
%; perfect Il.
Room z-Jennie T.. Congdon, teach
er; registered, 21: perfect in attend
ance 9; tardy 3.
Room Ida NJ. Desmarais, teacher;
per cent of attendance 95.4: register
ed 20: perfect in attendance II.
Room 4-Clementine Graham, teach
er; per cent. of attendance 94.3;' reg
istered %; perfect i'll attendance IS.
Room MARY E. Hill, teacher: per
cent. of attendance 55.6; registered 80 !;
perfect in attendance %.
Room 6-Nellie Fl. Augur. teacher;
per cent of attendance 95.1; registered
SO: perfect in attendance Is; tardy 1.
Room Isabella t. Service. teach
ser; Per cent. of attendance 96.3; reg
istered %; perfect in attendance %;
tardy l.
Room S-Mary E. Callahan teacher;
per cent. of attendance $50; register
ed 16; perfect in attendance Is.
In the entire school there are 1876
pupils enrolled. During the past
month 14t We're perfect in attendance.
There We're five cases of hardness and
the per cent. of attendance was 94.4.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK
OPENS IN BALTIC TODAY.
Postmaster Fontaine Will Have Spe-
ciaI Window for This Later.

Postmaster Fontaine of Baltic has
been busy for the last few days get
ting in readiness to open the postal
savings department this morning. The
people Of Baltic appreciate the efforts
Mr.. F'orftafne is making to secure for
them all the necessary information for
the new savings bank. Blanks have
been distributed in the English,
French, Swedish, German and italian
languages, so the patrons can read for
themselves the rules and regulations
or the savings system. Mr.. Fontaine
will have charge Of issuing Of the de-
post certificates at the money order
window for the present, until new ar
rangements can be made to have a
separate depository window at the
east end of the room, next to the cali
boxes. Many believe it will be an
advantage to deposit their earnings To-
cally, thus saving time and money go
ing elsewhere, as there is no bank in
Baltic and the small depositor has to
goa to Norwich or Willimantic with
their savings. besides losing a half
days work and the expense Of going
to either city. For the present the
hours for deposits will be from z a. m.
to s p. m.s giving those that work in
the mills ample time after their day'a
work to deposit their earnings.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
DIVORCES GRANTED
BY JUDGE REED
Were Heard at New London, Three
Being Granted

Mrs. LISA Evelyn Fox Of New Lon
don was given a decree of divorce, the
custody of three children and $500
alimcny from Newton M. Fox of New
London in the superior court in New
London Friday, by Judge Reed. Hab-
ltual lntemperance was the ground.
Mrs. Fox testified that she was
forced to leave her husband because he
was habitually Incorporate and neg
lected to provide support for her and
children. Friends and neighbors cor
roporated her testimony and also her
Youngest child, Hilda May, aged 16.
Fox is painter and was formerly a
conductor on the East Lyme trolley
line. She was given the custody of
three children. Barbara, Bessie. and
HldaSMay. Mrs. Fox'S maiden name
was Brown. The amount of alimony
was agreed upon by Attorney CaIl1ins
for Mr.. Fox and Attorney Law1ess for
Mrs. Fox. When suit was brought,
property valued at $1,000. owned in
Waterford by the defendant, was at
tached.
SteIlenwerf Case Continued.
Mrs. Fredrequia A. stellenwerf Of
Waterford appeared, asking divorce
from Charles A. Stellenwert of Buff
falo. Mrs. Stellenwerf said that her
husband deserted her soon after the
death of her father. Axel F. Anderson.
The will was read and Mr.. SteIlenwerf
dCCoIQIllS 70 Ills WIG ) testimony, W3S
greatly disrleased because he was not
given the management OF the estate,
and left at once, stating that he mar
ried Airs. Stellenwerf simply for the
money he thought would be hers.
Mrs. Stejlenwerf said that her fus-
mobile works. Neither Mrs. Stellen-
vert, nor Attorney Lawless, Mrs. An
derson's attorney. could state specii-
cally the date of the reading of the
will, from which date the desertion
dated, SO Judge Read continued the
case to next Friday for that date to
be established.
Mrs. Cronapton Divorced.
Alice Jane Crompton of Pawcatuclz
was given a divorce from William
Crompton Of England on the ground of
cruelty and drunkenness. She testi-
fed TO having been brutally beaten
frequently, and her son and daughter
substantiateG the testimony. The Gus
tody of three children was given her.
Ralph A. ShackIeton Divorced.
Ralph Almond Shackleton was di-
vorced from Priscilla. Griffiths
Shackleton on the ground of adultery.
He produced q writ arrestlng Thomas
Kenyon of England in that country,
for bastardy, Mrs. Shackeltoa being
the complainant.
Court Reserved Decision
Mrs. Carrie Evelyn Bitgood of Vol
untown asked a divorce from Abra
ham L. Bitgood on the ground of
drunkenness and cruelty. Mrs Bit
good told a narrowing tale of abuse,
and said that one day she was forced
to wrest a rifle from her husband and
throw it down a well to prevent his
shooting her. Judge Reed took the
case under consideration.
The Gilbert, Williams and Watson
divorce "a COG yypra noStnnOed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
GIVEN KITCHEN SHOWER.
Surprise for Miss Phoebe McNeeiy at
Home of Miss Mabel Clark.

A party of young people gathered
at the home of Miss Mabel S. Clark of
Center street, last Monday evening and
pleasantly surprised Miss Phoebe j.
McNeely with a kitchen shower in
honor of her approaching marriage
with Herbert B. Wightman Of this city.
A chatting dish supper was served and
a delightful time enjoyed by all. Miss
McNeely is well known among the
young people Of the city, being en-
ployed as bookkeeper of the gas and
electric department for several years
past. Mr. Wightman is young civil
engineer in the employ of Chandler &
Palmer, and is at present engaged in
the construction of the new reservoir
at Stony brook.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
Unclaimed Letters.

The unclaimed letters in the Nor
wich postoffice for the week ending
October Ia 1911, follows: Mrs. Alex
Campbell. Jos. Chandler. Vittorio Car
levale, Mrs. Thomas German, Mrs.
Mae e. Greeman, Miss De Guise, Mrs.
M. e. Kingsley, Mrs. Frank Knight,
Miss Hoctoirzyno Komcznoi, w. NJ.
LOOMS, Mrs. Elizabeth AIcCreary,
Mrs. Maud MCGOWAN, Miss Mary Nc
Fay, Miss Katie McGuinan, Miss C.
M. M. Olmstead, Miss Helen w. Olsen,
Samuel D. Pierce, Miss Filomen ST.
Pierre, Clarence G. Sargent, Mrs
Shea, Preston Side; Joseph S. Tarssth,
Charles r. Willett, BERTHE Young, Mrs.
z, lack.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
COURT CASES PUT
ON ASSIGNMENT LIST.
Jury WIFI Not Be Summoned in at
New London Until the 24th.

The jury business of the present
civil term Of the superior court will
not begin next Tuesday, as pla 1ned.
Friday morning Judge Reed directed
that the bringing in of the jury be
postponed to Tuesday, Oct. "a. The
assignments for next week follow:
Tuesday-Henry P. Walton VS.. Ern-
est A. Smith Annie DAILY VS.. Norwich
Savings society.
Wednesday-The johnson Home VS..
Gilbert Raymond. trustee, and others,
Maria Hughes VS.. Frank s. Jones
Thursday--New London Real Es-
tate and Improvement company VS..
Fred Kupky.
The Jury case to be heard Tuesday,
the 24th, when the jury comes in, is
and others. This is the famous Know
reward case, which has been on the
docket for years.
Attorneys argued the motion of Sis
tare for Judgment upon the pleadings
and all proceedings in the case of Colt
papers.
An allowance OF s35 to defend in
three weeks was made in Charles A.
Walker vs. Mary A. Walker.
An answer in two weeks was or
dered without penalty in Annie Bash
aW, guardian. VS.. c. M. Robertson
company.
An answer in two weeks was or
tfered in Willard B. Moon VS.. Charles
B. Daboll, administrator.
Motion to amend was granted in
Alice NJ. Gregg VS.. William B. Gregg.
An answer in two weeks was or
dered in John E. Beetlladn VS.. Otto
Bruenauer,
Motion to cite in Quidnacl- Windharn
Mfg Co. as co-defendant in Sarah
Kingsley and others VS.. Windham
Mfg. Co. was argued and Judge Reed
took the papers.
Pleadings in two weeks were order
ed in Elizabeth r. Norton VS.. Leonard
E. Harris.
Pleadings in two weeks were or
dered in William D. Ahern VS.. Russell
Hopkins and wife.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
She Wouldn't Marry a Gageing Ca
tarrh Splitter Like Him for
Million Dollars

Catarrh is not only dangerous, but
it causes bad breath, liberation, death
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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
Moon and Tides.
GREENENILLE NEWS.
Edward Carroll Injured in MII-Notes
and Personals.

Edward Carroll of No rs Central
avenue was rendered unconscious Fri
day morning when he was struck in
the head by an eye, as it is called, a
large china ring through which the
cloth runs. in the United States Fin
ishing- company, where he is employ
ed. He received medical attendance,
and was taken to his home, where he
will probably be confined for a short
time The wound was sewed up and
at last reports Mr. Carroll was rest
ing as comfortably as could be expect
or
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
OBITUARY..
Charles Kenyon.

Charles Kenyon of Montville, aged
81, died at the Backus hospital on Fri
day, from cirrhosis of the liver and
other causes.
He was born in Chesterfield, the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kenyon. and
was employed as mill hand He is
survived by his wife. Burial is to be
in Montvi1le.
He served in the civil war and in
recent years has been an invalid. He
was married in 1868 to Angenette Shell
don, who survives him, as does one
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cough of Pal
mertown. and two brothers, Lyman
Kenyon of Norwich and Clarence Ken
yon of Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
May Build Tower on Church.

Rev. Thomas J. Preston has under
consideration a plan to build a tower
on st. Patricks church, Thompsonville,
which will add to the beauty of this
brownstone edifice. If the new work
is added to the church a set of chimes
will be placed in the tower the gift of
members of ST. Patric11's parish.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
Attend Worlds Series,

the following at the opening game of
the worlds series at New York to-
day: William Semple, William Con-
nors, Peter Flynn, John Mckinley, Jo-
seph O'Sullivan. Patrick Shea, Miles
O'Sullivan. The party left for the
metropolis Friday evening
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Meriden.-Marking the first death in
the family in 38 years, Mrs. William
Wagner, n, died at her home Saturday,
leaving eight sons and four daughters.
besides IS grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
D. L. Brown Elected.

Daniel L. Brown. youngest son of
Judge I.ucius Brown, was this week
elected class treasurer at the annual
election of the senior class at Brown
university. Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

William Mullen Of Worcester has
been spending several days with
friends on Norwich avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
Unclaimed Letters.

Unclaimed letters at the Taftville
postoffice for the week ending Octo-
Der IA, are addressed as follows: Mrs.
Joseph Blanchette, Thomas Blanchard,
Louis Gonzalve. Joseph Liverge, I. F.
Quinn
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

The limbs of many of the handsome
elms and naples about the village are
nearly bare and the streets are COW
cred with the red and yellow leaves.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Thomas c. Murphy has returned to
New Haven, after spending several
days with friends in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

There will be a football game be-
tween the Heavyweights and Taft
Vile team on the Shetucket lots this
Saturday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
Utle Rl1llRtin.
Norwich, Saturday, Oct. "A, 4s11. ;

The Bulletin should De deliver I'd
everywhere in the city before s a. M
Subscribers who fail tx, recsive IL By
that time will confer favoy by re.
porting the fact to The Bulletin Co
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Horidore Fregeau is spending the
week end with relatives and friends
in Central Village and Danielson
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
Notes..

o. Parent of New Bedford has been
visiting friends on Merchants avenue
for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
NORWICH TOWNS
Pleasures of an AutumnaI Drive-Per-
sonai Mention.

A recent ride to Scotland was a par
ticularly charming one, along the wind
ing way to Baltic-the woods radiant
with their rich autumn. foliage. The
route led past farms where abundant
harvests were being gathered Best
of all--not a single auto was met. The
Scotland Village itself is attractive,
with tile white painted church 'front.'
ing the green. it's neat grange hall and
well kept schoolhonse.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
TIE WEATHER.
Predictions for Today.

Frecictions tor Today.
For New England: Fair, continued
cool, saturday; Sunday increasing
cloudiness, probably local rains by
night in west portion; moderate north
west to north winds becoming variable
Predictions from the New York Her
aid: On Saturday fair to partly cloudy
weather will prevail, with moderate
temperature changes and light to fresh
variable winds, and on Sunday unset
tied weather and slowly falling tenn
peraturess followed by local rains.
Steamships now leaving New York
for Europe will have light to fresh
variable breezes, mostly northwest, and
fair weather TIC the Banks.
Observations in Norwich.
The following records, reported from
Sevln's pharmacy, show the changes
in temperature and the barometric
changes Friday:
Their. Bar.
d. IN. A oO.0V
~ III. 1880 .-.....--.... % o0.03
p: IN. -.-......-...-..... 81 $3.50
Highest 81 lowest A.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Friday: Fair; slight
temperature change; nortl1erly winds.
Fridays weather: AS predicted.
sun. Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Room of st. Marys school de-
feated room Z at football on the She
tucket campus Thursday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

New Haven.-Sargent & company
now employ $500 people daily. and are
very busy. Their machinery depart
ment needed more room, hence an ad-
Gitiona1 story is being placed on a
building which is 100x50 feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

There are three kinds of seedless
red meat, Two are sweet. one sour.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
Notes.

Eugene Ryan of New London was
a visitor in town on Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Miss Eliza Wyman OF Plain Hill is
spending a few,IweelSs with relatives
in Maine
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Mr.. ard Mrs. Freeman J. Smith of
Plain Hill have returned after a visit
with relatives in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

John Mullin of Franklin is Visiting
his daughter. Mrs. James Butler of Old
Cemetery lane.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Briefs and Personals.
T. G. Prothero of Vergason avenue
was IN Preston City on business this
week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
Before you reach the Limit

THERE IS no advertising medium n
Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bul.-
lerin for business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Mrs. William Burdick and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. +, II. Snow, spent Thurs
day with friends in Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Mrs. Frank E. Smith Of Stony Greek
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Herbert Hanna, at her home on Town
street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Mrs. Charles B. Kilbourn and son,
Stanley Kilbourn. of Worcester, are
visiting her sister, Mrs. H. J. Lark
ham, at her home on Plain Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George Rooney and son,
William J. Rooney, have returned to
their nome on West Town street, aft
er a few days stay in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Mrs. S. A. Heath and daughter, Miss
A. R. Heath of Elm avenue returned
Thursday evening after d visit in
Providence, where they attended the
pageant of the Orient, later making q
stay with relatives in. Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14
BORN

BORN
IHILLIPS-In Hampton, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs Dwight Phillips.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-14

Hartford.-Rev. Emile Replat, project
Of students at La Salette college, who
went abroad during the early summer,
has returned after much needed rest
in France and Italy, greatly improved
in health.