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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
Carriers for 20 Years.

John N. Smith and Fred L. Swift, letter carriers at the Willimantic post office completed 20 years Of service Saturday evening. These men were the first appointed when the delivery system was instituted, October, 1891, under Postmaster Charles N. Daniels. when Willimantic was only a borough. During those 20 years both Mir. Smith and MT. Swift have weathered many 8 severe storm. The many people living upon these carriers routes speak in high terms of their faithful and con scientious service and wish for them 8 great many more years of active ser vice as letter carriers.
 According to the postal department regulations. because of their 20 years service, both Smith and Swift are en- titled to wear two red stars upon coat sleeves. They will not wear them, however, until they out on their win ter wearing apparel.
 The term stars are 4.s follows: One black star, five years: two black stars, ten years; one red star, fifteen years two red stars, twenty years. At the present time one other carrier wears two black stars and three one black star
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
THE LOST FOUND.
Petition for License Vote Disappears
 and Mysteriously Reappears.

Since early Wednesday morning Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton has been pondering question that has caused him not 8 little anxiety during the past week or more. How did the pe- tition for license vote get out of his office and be returned Tnysteriously?
 The petition was missing from the office ever since Sept. 2S. very late at night, and as far as can be learned did not return until Monday morning, election day, when Miss Boden ehanced to discover it lying upon a window seat. Town Clerk F'enton is very anxious to know who entered the office and took away the document that was placed in his custody.
 He showed it to the auditors late on the evening of the 23d ut as they were completing their work for the night, and then all three left the of fee, and when Town Clerk Fenton returned to the office the next morn ing the petition had been spirited away and did not put in an appearance un- til Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
Attended Hartford Reunion.

More than a hundred veterans from this city and adjacent towns boarded the nine o'clock train for Hartford on Wednesday morning to attend the gen. eral reunion of Connecticut regiments of the civil war. The most of those leaving this city were affiliated with the Twenty first regiment. J. B. Bald win, secretary.
 Among those who went from Wind ham to Hartford were Capt. George Shepard, James Haggerty, Luke Flynn, Dennis Shea, Francis Jacobs, Charles Potter, Dennis F'laherty, Daniel $. Clark, Timothy Quinn. Jerome B. Baldwin, B. w. Taft, Benjamin Brown, W. c. Lyman and Charles kolb. John Lewis and George Kies of South Gov entry; J. H. Stearns, Mansfield; Will jam F. Gates and Isaac G. Avery, Leb- anon H. F. Burdiek, who has been visiting, friends in town, was also a member of the party.
 Some tWoscore or more came in on the Central Vermont train and about twenty-five on the Providence train It was necessary to attach to extra coaches to the regular train to accom- modate the veterans. More than one hundred tickets were sold for the E@..s o'clock train alone. according to Ticket Agent Frederick c. Moulton.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
JEWETT CITY
Officials Visit Ruthie Rsbekah Lodge Local Relatives Attend Funeral of Daniel priscoIl

Ruthie Rebekah lodge, D. of R., re- ceived an official visit Tuesday night from Mrs. Cordelia A. Blakeman, state president of the D. of F.. assembly, Of Shelton, and Mrs. Katherine Hammer hirt, vice president, of Bridgeport. They were entertained at the home of Dr. and Mrs. s. H. Holmes. After the meeting of the lodge, refreshments were served, and there was short entertainment
 Attended Funeral Services.
 MT. and Mrs. P. B. Driscol, Misses Nora and Kate Driscoll, Miss Mary E.. Driscoll, MT. and Mrs. John Driscoll and family were in Whitinsville We'd nesday to attend the funeral of Dan iel Drfscoll. MT. Driscon died Sunday of angina pectoris, aged 62 years. He was born in county Cork, Ireland. and came with bis parents to the United States, beating in Norwich. when he was nine years old. Ho came to Whit insvii1e fl years age and worked in the foundry of the Whftiu machine works at his trade of moulding until two weeks ago. when he gave up work because Of poor health. He married Miss Mary F. GIynn in Bangor. Me, May 29, 1882. She survives him with three sons. Edward J. Driscoll of Whit insviIle, James G. Driscoll of New York city, Daniel T. DriscoH. 9 student at Worcester academE. also q daughter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
WIILIMANTIC.

 brought to this city Wednesday and taken to the undertaking rooms of Funeral Directors Fillmore & Shepard.
 Mrs. K. G. Glidden.
 Mrs. Caroline A. Glidden of Rox- bury. Mass, wife Of Rev. K. G. Glid- den, who was pastor of the Mansfield Center ConGresat church for more than 20 years, died at her home Tues day. Prayers were held at the house Wednesday afternoen and the funeral services. will be held in Enfield today (ThursGay). Deceased was 83 years old and is survived by Mrs. Frank Sheldon and Miss Carrie A. Glidden of Roxbury- Mrs. Glidden visited in Mansfield last October, attendinr the bicentennial, and gave a, paper at the time on her husbands partorate in the town.
 Miss Lavinia P. Cox.
 At s.30 o'clock Wednesday evening Miss Lavinia F. Cox. 87. died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Townsend, wife of Rev. J. H. Townsend, rector of St. PauFs Episcopal church. On July 4th Miss Cox was prostrated by the Eeat, and since that date had failed gradually until the end came. She was a native of Glen Cove Long Island. where burial is to be. For the past ten years she had made her home with Mrs. Townsend. She leaves also six repheWS,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
Assessors Notice

All persons in the Town of Norwich liable to pay taxes are hereby notified to return to the Assessors on or before the first day of November, 1911, a written or printed list properly signed and sworn to, of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of Oc- tober. 1911. Those failing to make a list will be charged penalty of 10 Der cent. additional, according to law. Blanks can be obtained at the Asses sors' office in City Hall, or will be sent by mail upon application. Office Hours: 10 a. I'll. to p. m.
 Lists will be received beginning Monday, Oct. 9th, 1911.
 Dated at Norwich, Conn, Oct 4th, 1911.
 JOHN P. MURPHY,
 JEREMIAH J. DONOVAN,
 MICHAEL J. CURTAIN.
 Assessors.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
BALI TIC
Silver Jubilee of Sister Mary Francis Celebrated by Solemn High Mass Many Gifts from Pupils Past and Present,

At the convent chapel Wednesday morning at g o'clock a solemn high mass was celebrated in honor of the silver jubilee of Sister Mary Francis. Rev. U. o. Bel1erose was celebrant, Rev. Frederick Desserau1t of Occum deacon, Rev. Joseph Valdambrin sub deacon. The altars were beautifully decorated with flowers. The academy choir sang the mass in an effective manrer, showing careful training un- der the direction of the organist, Sam ter NJ Bernardine. Sister Mary Fran cis was known in the world a Miss Mary Grady of Willimantic. She has been a successful teacher of the gram mar grades in the parochial school for 25 years. Appreciation of her untir ing efforts was shown on her feast by her many friends in attending her mass and by the many pieces of silver and money donated by former and present pupils and friends, amounting to over s100, which will go towards reeur1 ishing a new sehoolroom for her.
 Fourteen Hunters Licenses Issued.
 Hunters licenses have been issued to Bartholomew Nallette, H. J. Crofts, P. M Crofts, William Waters, Charles Rood, Eugene Girard and George w. Ashley. making fourteen in all.
 Melville Cote is home from New York on vacation
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
AOBITUARY. |
Pierre Gilbert.


 Pierre Gilbert, aged 65, died Tues day evening at his home, IS Adelbert street, following a years illness. He was native of Canada. being born in St. Bernabe, P. Q. He came to the States when but r years old. locating in Baltic. He came to Willimantic about 35 years ago He was a car penter by trade and worked upon No. and No. mills of the American Thread company. as well as 8 number Of the best business blocks in the town MT. Gilbert was a faithful and devoted husband and kind father. He lost his wife Dec. "A. 1910. There survive four sons. Fred. Nelson and Springfield. Mass. and two daughters, Mrs Dieudonne Berard and Mrs. Ed ward Chartier, both of this city.
 Francis Clark.
 The body of Francis Clark, who died in Colchester suddenly Tuesday. was
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
CITY ELECTION
Only Six Weeks Away-No One Ap-
 parentiy Seeking Mayoralty Honors.


 The city election is but eight weeks from next Monday. The contest for the mayoralty, as far as appears at present, will not be a very spirited one. l. is assumed by the majority that Mayor D. P. Dunn, who is completing his third term as mayor, will be in the field for reelection. He is not saying that he will be a candidate, however.
 Among the republicans the name of Alderman c. c. Case who is also pres ident of the board, has been mention ed Alderman Case, however, is not a candidate for the nlayoralty and does not hesitate to say so in terms de cidedly emphatic. When asked whom he thought would be the candidat te from the republican. party, ne said T have not the least idea, and don't believe anyone else has, He would not even say whether he was candi- date for re- election as alderman from the First ward
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
NOENK

Mrs. Albert Rathbun has returned from a visit to relatives in Norwich.
 Charles Davis, Jr., of Leetes Island is in town for a few days.
 Boone Spink of Newport is visiting his family for a short time.
 Miss Helen Robbins has returned from a visit to Mrs. Abner Partridge in West Mystic.
 Mrs. John Horseford, who has been confined to her home on High street by illness, is improving.
 Miss Lena Brown of Pearl street has returned from a brief visit to friends in Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
Fair Committees Named.

A good number of the members of St. Joseph's parish at a meeting held in the basement of the church Tuesday evening decided to hold a fair. Rev. John J. Flemming, pastor, explained cause of extensive repairs. Rev. P. J. Mooney was appointed general chair man of the fair Various committees were appointed. After the 10.30 mass Sunday another meeting will be held at which further details will be ar ranged.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05

The town school committee met for ganlzation in the rooms of the board of seIectmen in the town build ing Wednesday evening, and the entire board of nine members was present. Dr. F. E. Guild. chairman of the old board, presided. Officers elected were Dr. F. E. Guild, chairman L. B. Lin- coin, secretary; Mrs. Katherine Jack son Spalding, school visitor. On the ballot for chairman Dr. Guild received votes, Thomas Kelley 3. c. C. Case l. On the first ballot for secretary, L. E. Lincoln received 4 votes, Mrs, Spalding f. and C. c. Case 1. On the second ballot MT. Lincoln received ,, and Mrs. Spalding f votes-
 On the first ballot for school visit CT Mrs. spalding and pr. Keating each received votes and MT. Case 1. On the second ballot Mrs. Spalding re- ceived 5 and Dr. Keating votes
 A resolution adopted. introduced by MT. Lincoln. providing that the town school committee appoint a commit tee of threS to fix the duties of the chairman and secretary. This com rnittee was appointed, Curtis Dean, Thomas J. Kelley and Dr. W. P. Keat- ing It was voted that the chairman appoint all committees. There was some opposition to this, as the minority desired to have appointments made subject to the approval of the board as whole.
 It was voted that a pupil from Mans field Depot may be given permission to attend the Natchaug school.
 The next regular meeting of the committee will be held next Wednes day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
Assessors Notice

The taxpayers of the Town of Col chester are hereby notified to present to the Board of Assessors, on or be- fore the 1st day of November, sworn list of all the taxable property owned by them on the 1st day of October. Non resident taxpayers may employ an agent or Iattorney. Resi- dents must make oath to and sign their lists in person. No others will be accepted.
 For the purpose of receiving the lists, the Assessors will be at the office of the Town Clerk, commencing October 11th, every Wednesday and Saturday in October. and Noverpber 1st, from 10 a. m. till 3 p. m.
 Per order of the Board of Assessors.
 J. R. DuTToN, Clerk.
 October 3rd. 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CREDrTukS.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD 1t Norwich within and for the District of Norwich, on the 4th day of October, Present@NELsoN J. AYILNG. Judge Estate of Charles J. Abell. late of Norwich, in said District. deceased. Ordered, That the Executors cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date, by posting a notice to that effect together with copy of this order. on the sign post nearest to the place where said deceased last dweIt, and in the same In a newspaper having a circulation is said District, and make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING. Judge. The above and foregoing is 8 trus Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
Medical Societu Meets.

The regular monthly meeting of the willimantic City Medical society was held Wednesday evening in the office of Dr. L. H. Hills. The physicians and surgeons were well represented at the meeting. During the evening both Dr. Hills and Dr. W. P. $. Heating talked on The Treatment of Infants During Summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
FOUND DEAD.
Francis Clark Expires Suddenly from
 Heart Trouble.

Francis Clark of Colchester was found dead Tuesday afternoon about 1 o'clock back of Wolfs store on Mer- chants row. Medical Examiner Klein was summoned at once and thought the man had been dead about an hour. Death was attributed to heart trouble. He was 5S years old He was born in Lyme and had worked at farming and other work here for a number of wears, Burial will be in Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
Personals,


 Dr. W. L. Higgins of South Coventry was Willimantic visitor Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff John H. Fitts of Hampton was in the city Wednesday. MT. and Mrs Fred Williams were guests of friends in Hartford Wednes- day.
 R. H. Worden of 210 Walnut street is being treated at St. Josephs hos pital.
 Mrs. A. B. Cunningham entertained Mrs. James McNerney of Norwich on Wednesday.
 Harry E. Edmunds of Springfield, Mass, formerly of this city. was a Willimantic visitor Wednesday.
 Mrs. c. H. Humes and daughter Eleanor of Hampton left Wednesday for months stay with relatives in OyskaIoosa, Iowa.
 Miss Sadie Dempsey, ibookkeeper in Main street store, left Wednesday for a fortnisht's visit with friends in New York. Pittsburg and Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05

Miss Anna F. Driscoll, student at Worcester normal school. He leaves two brothers, Patrick B. and John D. DrisceH, and two sisters, Miss Gather inc E. and Miss Norah F. DriscoH of Jewett City.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap tfst church meets in the vestry this afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05

Weeks, 25, formerly a dresser tender
 in the Garland mill in Staffordville. The body was taken to Hdrrisville, R. l., where his parents reside. M. c. Sullivan of Willimantic was in town Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
What Is Going ,2n Tonight.

4. c. Tyler Camp, No. 8, U. S. W. V.
 Obwebetuck Lodge, No. 16, I. 0. o. F. : Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple
 Special Meeting Business Mems As sociati tion.
 Court Windham, No. e7. Foresters of
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05

NOTICE.-An creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present Undersigned at A East Town Street. Norwich, Conn. within the time linn ited in the above and foregoing order
 ALICE DICKEY ABEIL
 oct5d E1Xecutrix
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Man Killed by Cars Was John Weeks
 The man killed by the train near State Line Monday night was John
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05
Audience We'll Entertained.

The Arctic Regions in motion pie lures accompanied by a fine lecture by Richard E. Toilette the well known naturalist and sportsman. pleased a good number at the Loomer opera house Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05

THERE is no advertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to Tho 0ul- 1etin for businesa-results.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-05

WHEN you want tG put your busi ness before the public. there is no me dium better than through the aavAriis i nG nalnnana af Tha R,llfAt4a-
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21
CHILD PLEADS
 FOR FATHERS LIFE

Governor Donaghey listened to the pleadings of little child who asked that her fathers life might be saved, and granted a communication of life sentence to Monroe Duncan of Hot Springs county.
 Duncan, a white man, killed his wife January }, last, alleging that 1t was necessary to protect his own life He was convicted and sentencd to hang on April 28. Executive cIemency was asked by Judge Evans. Prosecuting At. torney J R. WooG, the county officials, the memb bers of the jury and over u thousand citizens, on account of the mans mentai con- dition and other mitigating con- ditionS
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21
Widow Granted Pension

The Senate has..decided an in- teresting genealogical question, in granting a pension to Mrs. M. J. Wakefield of Franklin county. Mrs. Wakefield was the widow of Confederate soldier, and later married Wakefield, who died. Senator Fletcher asked that she be granted the pension as the widow of the soldier, and Rod gers of Benton contended that she was not his widow but the widow of Wakefield, and there fore not entitled to pension. Senator Holland said he favored the bill not because of any law on the subject, but because they had the right to grant it. Senator Covington called attention to the fact that the statute provides pensions for widows who re main unmarried. The bill pass ed.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21

When Arkansas on Wheels" '" goes to the New England states next fall, it will be laden with the finest products Arkansas soil can produce. Commissioner Fred H. Phillips is now closing con tracts with the leading farmers of the state to grow different vegetables and grains for exhibi- tion on this train next fall. He closed one contract Monday with John w. Richardson of Warren. who has agreed to raise an en- tire car of various products for the train. In this manner Com missioner Phillips hopes to get especial attention paid to the ex- hibits intended for the train and get the very best the state pro- duces.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21
DOCTORS PRAISE D.D.D.

Although an M. D., I acknow- ledge to my patrons and patients that your remedy, D.D.D. reach es cases of Eczema and perman- ently cures them. pr. Ira T. Gabbert, Caldwell, Kan.
 My cure began from the first application of D.D D. My skin is now as smooth as a baby's. wouldn't take a thousand dollars for what D. D. D. has done for me-" writes August Santo, of Chillicothe, Ohio.
 These are just samples of let ters we are receiving every day from grateful patients all over the country.
 Worth its weight in gold, '' All my pimples washed away by D.D.D.," II found instant re- lief," D.D.D. is little short ol miraculous" These are the words of others in describino the great skin remedy D.D.D.
 Proven by thousands of cures for ten years to be absolutely harmless and reliable in every case of skin trouble, no matter what 1t is.
 Get a trial bottle today In stant relief--only 25c.
 Hesterly Drug Store, Prescott Arkansas.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21
26 STATES FOR INCOME TAX
Nine More Needed 10 Amend CoRsti- tuition of Uni,ed statee to Col
 lect Toll on incomes.

New York, Mar, 21-Nine more states must ratify the proposed fed. eral income tax amendment before il can become part of the constitution. Reports received here from the caui- tals of the 46 states show that jhe amendment had received favoraLlc ac- ton in the joint legislatures of 2G.
 Vermont, Rhode Island and Utah have refused to ratify the amendment this year, while New Hampshire has taken favorable action in only one branch of the legislature
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21

Chicago, Mar. 20.-One man. Cor nelius Moran, 40, yard laborer and 500 head of cattle were burned in a fire at the Union stock yards here
 The blaze, started by the sparks of an engine. consumed over half mile of pens and viaducts in the heart of the yards. Moran attempted to cross one of the burning viaducts, which gave way beneath him. He was precip- ltated into the mass of burning cattl0. The property loss is S75 000.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21

Already there is talk of the present session of the legislature being again axtended when the date fixed for adjournment, May 13, rolls around. Those who are spreading this report say the in, tention is to extend for only ten days. The leaders of the House do not countenance the rumor, and state the legislature will hardly remain in session when the date set for adjournment has been reached, as the important legislation will all be disposed of by that time.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21
Aviator's Will Show Estate Was Only $1,S84--N as Foremost Bird
 man in His Day.

Kansas City Mo-. Mar, 17.-Al- though Ralph Johnstone, the aviator. who lost his life in a fall at Denver, November IT, was one of the fore most aviators o7 his day, he was con- paratively peer man.
 His will, fileS for probate here, showed he le'- $3S4 and real estate valued at $l,50J
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21
BURIED FOR 15 MINUTES
Feet of Earth. But Will Recover.

Kansas City, Mo, Mar. 17.-For 15 minutes Ernest Bollinger, a laborer, was buried under eight feet of dirt in well here, but physicians say he suffered no serious injury.
 He was at the bottom of a 16-foot well when the wall caved in. WorH- men heard his cries and dug him out He was unconscious.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21
The Prescott Daily News
 PusLTsHED-BY The News Printing Go.

Entered as second class mail matter November 4th 1905, at the postoffice N Prescott, Ark, under the act of Congress-, March 8, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-03-21

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-06-09
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR
AUTO FIRE WAGON

Judge NJ. l.. Opdycke yesterday
posted notices for the special election
called by the city council for June
30, to pass upon the question of pur-
chasing an auto fire wagon and sell
ing the old city hall and with the pro-
ceeds to erect another at Fourth and
Il streets.
Polling places, judges and clerks
are as follows:
First ward-Guild hall; judges, j
B. Paddock, M. e. Sturtevant, John
Poole; Clerks. H. c. Bateham
George A. Slower.
Second ward-County court house;
judges, John Randle, John Patrick
j. H. Nelson; clerks, Fritz Dean
John NJ. Booth.
Third ward-City hall; judges, l.
A. Robertson, Peter Gravlin, v. A
Grout; clerks, T. Y. Dean, John Cou'
siro.
Fourth Williams building
corner Fourth and G streets; judges
B. A. Williams, F. G. Burns, r. l.
Byrd; clerks, William Alfred, q. A
Wade.