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Newport daily independent., 1911-09-11
BeatIno the Bachelor.

In Sicily the fir tree Is unknown as a Christmas adjunct, but the very ludicrous custom of beating the bachelor" is observed by the women. All of the unmarried men in the vl- lage are driven into the church after mass by the outnumbering women and run about the sacred edifice and beaten until they declare (often false ly) that they will wed ere another Christmas come around
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-11

cred together in amicable unison. theit inherent hatred for one an- other transformed into animal love by the gentle teachings and precepts of man.
 We see presented the incred- ible spectacle of the harmonious housing of once ferocious and
 lordly lions, fierce Bengal tigers,
 crafty and cunning leopards,
 sneaking and snarling pumas, great rapacious polar bears, and
 magnificent and. lovable Great
 Dane dogs. The trainer enters
 the enormous steel cage and the
 animals answer his bidding in
 awesome and sensational stunts.
 Colossal pyramids and grace
 ful and beautiful tableaux are
 formed; the jungle terrors, the tigers, playfully engage in a game of see-saw, with a great
 Dane dog balancing the board and furnishing the motive pow CT; another tiger rides 3 tricy- cle propelled by the dogs; leo pards and polar bears frolic to- gether and do rolling and bal ancing stunts on barrels and chairs; lions and tigers convert themselves into a soft and downy couch upon which the trainer re- clines in peaceful repose; the entire group gather round a fes-' tai board with the trainer as host, and monster lion and lion- ess in the places of honor on either side; the largest tiger opens his huge moth that the trainer may place his entire head on the inside; and the crowning test of the con- plete subjugation of these fero- cious beasts comes when the trainer, with bare hands, feeds them rare tidbits of raw meat.
 One who knows of the savage instincts displayed by these ter rible cats when feeding in their natural state can gain some con- ception of the wonderful charac- ter of this unparalleled feat. It
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-11
Wednesday, September 27th

On this day will be held the National Reunion of the Blue and Gray, with long parades of Union and Confederate veterans side by side in carriages, together with numerous bands, militia companies, fraternal Organizations in uniform, etc. This brings tfe old veterans of both armies together. in 6he great feast of mutual regard and patriot isrff.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-11

We are Aa1 ,s z s !. weather, which E Dao on nay' cotton and corn.
 T. ". Scally of Lakeland, Fla, ;s here looking after location. James Sharkey has accepted a position at the depot.
 John Smith was in Newport one day last week.
 The Tuckernan High school opens September IS.
 Miss Ida Tims spent Saturday in Batesville,
 Gran Brabbzson attended ser vices at Diaz Sunday.
 Pearl Stegall and his mother of near Newport spent Sunday with c. H. Brabbzson.
 If you want the news take the Independent. It is the best pa per published in the county. Miss Ada Brabbzson is on the sick list this week.
 w. M. Shaver was in Newport one day recently.
 With best wishes to the Inde- pendent and it's many readers.
 Red Head.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-11
eday, September 26th

Lis day will occur the stupendous Arts and Industries, showing the |ent of Memphis in science, arts, sad lssnafacture. This parade will {SE aE1d finest eyer seen in the
 Ith aU the streets in. gala dress
 hufdred thousand strangers
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-11

may well be said that though they have not the gift of speech that is the only thing lacking to make these trained wild animals the equal of human thespians.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-11
PROGRAM OF THE FALL FESTIVAL

Thursday, September 20th
 On this day will occur the great Night Pageant illustrating the life, achievements and death of Hernando Desoto: This Wlli tofissprise twenty magnificent ilIatninatss!dl, b;sfsr;c Hos{y wIfh I lafgs kdIFlber of horses out-riders, Knights in afha6r, ste, making this a long and n1agnifcent parade.
Newport daily independent., 1911-09-11

5tomach IT bloated,
 All out 56rts,
 l DonX Gel like work to-day. Cues I1'vel 1other case of biliousness. Take anything?" .,,.,.
 ssYes; some pills, but no resua.t;; .,;res I pose I'm getting ironc1ad. So asic ne so double the dose, then they IF Think I'll hard I'm too weak to w,
 have to try something neni 2 n;tters?n
 "Ever IT trv Prickly Asn Dlsss dssl about it
 ..Na. N. 1,re heard gooo aea' a.o1' - but 's,rsli' q r you'n be pleased with the re suits. 4..-a ac+;o,, of pr;ct1y Ash ,;t+ers not only removes hard inpac- lions, gas and impurities, but it strength ens the muscular action of the bowels which causes them to move regularly.
 Prickly Ash Bitters is bowel tonic and regulator in the truest sense. It promotes daily evacuations, establishes healthy movements and is the best known remedy for disordered digestion, hatu1ence and constipated habit.
 D. M Blackwelder, of Litchfeld, Ill.,. says in the Litchfeld Nesvs: II am perfectly willing, in fact glad to testify to the value of Prickly Ash Bitters as medicine for the kidneys, stomach and bowels. have used it whenever needed anything of the kind for the last fifteen years and it has always given satisfaction"
 Get the genuine with the figure
 ''3'' in red on front label.
 Sold by druggists. Price sl.0o. Smith LaForge Pharmacy, Tuckerman, Ark, Special Agts.
 Babbitt Metal 1oc lb. at h.. renden office 51btf
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
NATIVE OF ROCKVILLE
 .1 DIES AT kYoTo, JAPAN.
Miss Eliza Taioott Was Ono of the Veteran Missionaries of the Orient.

Boston, Nov. 29-News of the death Of Miss Eliza. Talcott at Kyoto. Japan. where she was stationed as a mission ary of the American board of commis- sieners <ror foreign missions. was re- ,celFed at the headquarters of the board m this city today Miss Talcott, whose death occurred on Nov L was one of tHe Doa1d veteran missionaries in Japan. She was a native of Rockville. Conn, and had been in Japan since
 SE. She was one of the founders of school for girls which later develop ed into Kobe college-the highest grade Christian school for girls in Japan. with Japanese on it's board of mana gers. more than 200 pupils enrolled and ans average of about 40 graduates a year During the year 1894 and 1895 Miss Tsicott served as a nurse in caring, for the Japanese soldiers Tounsded in the war with China. She was i5 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
TIMMlNs, CASE CONTINUED.
Accused Under Bonds of $1,ooO Fur
 rshed by His Mother-Compiaint
 Amended-Hearing Set for Decem- ber Il.

Wednesday afternoon State Police man w. E. Jackson took Walter Tim mins to South Coventry where at two o'clock he was given preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace George H. Andrews on the charge of rape Attorney William 4. King looked out for the towns interests. The defendant was represented by At torney Thomas J. Kelley.
 Timmins was arrested Tuesday aft ernoon whlie at work in the boiler house at the state normal school in this city, by Chief of Police E,. H. Richmond and State Policeman w E.. Jackson for an alleged criminal as sault upon Lillian Andrews, aged 2S, early Sunday night, in the rear of the schoolhouse at Flanders
 It is understood that the complaint was amended to assault with intent to commit rape. Attorney Kelley re cuested a continuance of the case. The request was granted by the court and Il second hearing was fixed for a tss sK fiom next Monday.
 The accused was released upon bond of sLU00 furnished by his moth
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Adopt a Plan

A definite piznis thefoundation of success in saving
 It doesn't make much differ encez what thesplan of saving is, so long as ,it,s$systematic- Some people never spend the dimes hcyget-theysput them in con venfent home savings bank.
 Some men shave themselves and drop into the bank the money they would have to pay the bar ber- Others walk to the office and save the carfare.
 You can select any plan which suits you Regularity in your saving is the essential thing.
 One dollar opens an account and starts your savings earning, interest BEGIN NOW. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
LUMBERMEN ORGANIZE
To Fight Railroad in the Reduction os Prices on Ties-C. E. ChiIds of Putnam Elected President-Name nc Adopted.

Wednesday, about forty lumbermen from eastern Connecticut towns, Rhode Island and Massachusetts were in ses- sion at the Hotel Hooker and effected an organization to fight the reduc- ton of prices on ties, etc. by <he rail- road companies. The meeting Wednes- day was the result of preliminary one held in Plainfield some weeks ago.
 c. E. Childs of Putnam, who was appointed chairman, called the meet ing to order at 1o.30 o'clock. c. E. Tilhnghast of Danielson was clerk. The committed on bylaws reported and their work thoroughly discussed and then adopted. This practically consumed the time until dinner at 12.30
 Business was resumed at 2 o'clock and ar organization effected. The name adopted was the Lumber Manufactur- CTS association of Southern New Eng land.
 The election of officers and directors resulted as follows: President. C. F. Childs of Putnam ;> vice president, c. M. Ely oI Manchester: secretary treasurer. c. A. TiIiinghast of Daniel son Directors for lhree years, F. A. Redwood of Franklin and J. F. Perry of Bethel; for two years. A. P. Hall bury of Westfeld. Mass, and P L.. Lathrop of Rockville; for one year. Thomas H. Barber of Arcadia, R. l., and T. c. Ingalls, of Norwich.
 A section of the bylaws adopted reads -'Fhe object of the organization is for the purpose of furthering the interests of the members in the buy ing and selling of lumber"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
LAZY HUSBAND JAILED.
John Ladda, Who Kicked Wife, Will
 Work Half Year at Brooklyn Jail.

John 'Ladda, whose case was con- tinued from Monday until Wednesday morning because his wife. whom he lad kicked in the stomach because she would not give him ten cents so he could go to church last Sunday, was in the hospital, was arralgned Before Judge w. A. Arnold in the po- lice court Wednesday morning
 Mrs. I-addas condition was such as to permit her being in court She tes- .tified she had been the sole support Of the family the past four years Her nine year old daughter sustained her testimony.
 The judge said: You are the most worthless individual ever brought be- fore this court. I'll impose sentence of six months in the county jail.
 Ladda shortly after took a ride to Brooklyn to spend Thanksgiving and the remainder of the winter
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
CALLS REV. R. C. HARTLEY.
Waterbury 6aptist Church Wants Him
 as Pastor-ExRectsd to Accept.

The Waterbury American of Tues day said:
 \ 4 largely attended meeting Of the c9aErrgation of the First Baptist church parlors. Rev. Dr. Lawson pre- siding. and Charles P. HaiaIts clerk of the church, acting as Secretary, at which meeting 1t was voted to extend call to Rev Ralph G. Hartley pas tor of tho Baptist church. WiIlimantic, to become pastor of the church here, succeeding Rev Dr. Lawson, whose resignation was recently accepted.
 Rev. Mrs Hartley preached here the Sunday after the holding of the Bap- tist state convention. and all who heard him we're favorably impressed, though he had not been been spoken of as possible pastor of the church; The committee has considered several men. but decided that. everything con sidered, MT. Hartley was the best man for the position, if he could be se- cured. The report of the committee was accepted and the vote for MT. Hartley was practically unanimous
 Rev. R. c. Hartley is about 33 years of age, clergyman of unusual abli- ity, being ah eloquent speaker ana successful church worker He IS a graduate of Bucknell~ college, Penn sylvania, of McMasters university, To- ronto, and of Union theological sem mary. New York, and is a finely edu- catsd man. The Willimantfc pastorate
  years past. was practically his first one, and he was ordained while there The church under his leadership has made a marked advance, both in mem bership and influence.
 Not only the First Baptist church here, but the South Norwalk Baptist church, also, has extended a call to Mir. Hartley within the past few days It was said in Willimantfc today that he had given no answer to the South H. .I,r .~<.I xraf ia raI -ad in Willimantic he viii accept the Wa lerbury pastorate MT. Hartley is now in Workers, N Y, as his mother and sister are moving to that city from Willimantic.
 MT Hartleys father. Rev. William Hartley, was pastor of one of the Bap tist churches in Yonkers. his death oc- curing about year after his son ac- cepted the pastorate of the church in Willimanric. Young MT Hartleyes un- cle. Rev. Richard Hartley. was also d Baptist minister holding an import ant pastorate in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
WEDDING.
Boucher-uncIes.

Jc1r Boucher and Miss Annie Un- cles were married Wednesday morn ing at s o'clock at St Joseph's church by Rev. John I. Elem-ning. in the pres ence of d. number of relatives and friends James Rows n was lest man and Miss Molly Uncles, a sister Of the bride was bridesmaid. After the church ceremony a reception was held and d breakfast served at the home or the brides parents, Mir and Mrs. Wil- liam Uncles S9 Quercus avenue, at which some fifty guests were present Iere Cone rendered number of selec- tions on the piano during the recep- tion There were also vocal solos,
 Mr and Mrs Boucher left on the 1I2: Central Vermont train for Mon treaI, to spend their honeymoon. On their< return they will go to house keeping at 237 Valley street.
 The groom is 8 carpenter employed by l.. H. Brindamour.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Saved Many from Death.

VI l.. Mock of Mock, Ark, believes hs has saved many lives in his z5 years Of experience in the drug business What 1 always like to do" he writes lis to recommend pr. Kings New Dis coverx for weak sore lungs, hard colds, hoal seuess, obstinate coughs, la grippe, croup asthma or other bron chial affectien. for | feel sure that a number of my ncighbors are alive and well today because they took my ad vice to use it. 1 honestly believe it's the best throat and lung medicine that's made" Easy to prove he's right Get a trial bottle free. or regular 50c or s1 bottle. Guaranteed by The Lee Sk Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
MONTGOMERY HOSE COMPANY
Makes 7in Success of Thirty seventh Annust Concert and Ball, Thanks givtys Eve. ~-s~

]. The. leading minstrel event Of the wear. m the line of dances. was the t6Ith annual concert and ball given on { Thanksgiving eve in Town hall t1sa der i pany- No 2 It proved A great sue cess in every respect and the attend ance was unusually large. There were 1 many out of town guests and the well set off by the Handsome decora- | tions. of the hall. These were espe-
 ciaIlys arranged For the event by P. l D. Domaine
 An ex|>~11ent concert was rendered
 rom tQ o'clock by Helmold's or ! clfestra of this city. The same talent ed band of musicians played for the I i&ne nrogranirse that followed the grand mach, which was led by Mayor ] and Mrs. D. P. Dunn. The mayor has attended this annual event every year I since the dance was given and for a number of years has led the grand
 march. in which ss large number par ticipate.
 mission by local caterer.
 The honorary committee comprised Mayor D P Dunn. chairman, with Thomas Ashton, who has attended all the. annual dances ot the company with one or two exceptiOnss John J. Henry. Alderman D. B. O'Conner, John McDonough, Fire Engineer John O'Rourke and Fire Engineer Thomas Louis J. Flynn. a past foreman of l the company, was general director and the floor was in charge of William A. Costello, assisted by Edward J. Grady, Wsi1iam l.. Flynn. J. Franklin keon, { John J., F'ahey, James McGlone and in charge of the arrangements com prised Louis J. Flynn George A. Ora dy. James J Tighe, Michael J. Eng fish and Michael F. Driscoll'
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
A Fathers venaeance

would have fallen on anyone who att tackled the son of Peter Bondy of South Redwood, Mich, but he was power less before attacks of kidney trouble. Doctors could not help him. he wrote. '.so at last we gave him Electric Bit ters and he improved wonderfully from taking six bottles. It's the best kid ney medicine I ever saw" Eackache, tired feeling. nervousness. loss of appe- tite warn of kidney trouble that may end irf dropsy. diabetes or Bright's dis ease. Beware Take Electric Bitters and be safe. Every bottle guaranteed. soc at The Lee & Osgood Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Hov,- Tb,-e

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
 F. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo O.
 We, the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney Tor the last 15 years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and Financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm WALDING. KINNAN .ss MARVIN.
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter- and mucous surfaces of the system Testimonials sent free. Price T5 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
ssrae Captain Dies in Chair.

Woods Hole Mass, Nov. 29---Sitting upright in a chair, the captain of the barge Thomaston was found dead to- day when the Thomaston, with two other barges in tow of the tug Car Iisle arrived here. Captain Calhoun of the tug was unable to give the medical examiners the name of the dead man. The tug and barges are part of the Reading company's coal carrying fleet.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
A Household Medicine

tIat stops coughs quickly and cures colds is Foleys Honey and Tar Com pound Mrs. Anna Pelzer, 2526 Jef- ferson St, So- Omaha, Neb., says: T can recommend Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a sure cure for coughs and colds It cured my daughter of a
 Dad cold and my neighbor, Mrs. Ben son, cured herself and her whole fam fly with Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound. Everyone in our neighborhood speaks highly of it," Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
couahina at Niaht

means loss of sleep. which is bad for everyone. FoIey's Honey and Tar Compound stops the cough at once. relieves the tickling and dryness in the throat and heals the infamed mem branes. Prevents 2 cold developing into bronchitis or pneumonia. Keep always in the house. Refuse substi- tu tes. Lee & Csgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Starts Much Tra,,bIe

If all people knew that neglect of constipation would result in severe in digestion. yellow jaundice or yirulent liver trouble they would soon take pr. King s New Life Pills and end it. It's the only safe way. Best for biliousness. headacne, dyspepsia. chiIls and debiii- ty. Poe. at The Lee & Osgood Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30

Hartford.-Cards have been issued announcing the marriage in London on "Wednesday, Nov 22, of Miss Grace
 Blair Watkinson and pr. Richard Werner Marchand. Miss Watkinson is daughter. of Mrs Edward Blair Wat kinson of Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Personals.

Personals.
 Frank W. Chappell of ChampIin was in the city on business Wednesday,
 Miss Olive Mckay of Seymour is of Maple avenue.
 Miss Ruth Taylor, a student at smith college. is at her home in this city for the Thanksgiving recess.
 Miss Agnes Sweetman of Shelton is the guest of her cousin, Miss Helena Twomey of Ash avenue, for the holi- days.
 Mrs. A. w. Sweet left Wednesday afternoon to spend Th. rlSs~ivfn@ with her mother. Mrs. l.. N. -l. in Hartford.
 Dennis Shea and Thomas Sears left on the 4.07 express Wednesday after noon to spend q few days in New York city.
 William Thompson of New York is at the home of his parents. Mir and Mrs. Charles M Thompson of Pros peci street, for the holiday.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Thompson of Danbury are at the home of the for Thompson, for Thanksgiving.
 John McKeu, with his son Robert and daughter. Miss Alice, left Wednes day morning to spend Thanksgiving with relatives in Attleboro, Mass.
 Miss Agnes Real, a. student at the Willimantic normal school, left on the 407 express Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving at her home in Water bury
 Benjamin Eisenberg, William Israel and the latter's sister, Miss Jennie Israel, left on the express Wednesday afternoon to spend Thanksgiving with friends in Hartford
 Miss Jessie N. Baldwin, a teacher in Trenton N. J., is at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs J. B. Bald win, of Prospect street, for the Thanksgiving recess
 Mir. and Mrs. II. c. Reach left on Wednesday afternoon to spend Thanksgiving at the home of the for .ner's parents, Mir. ard Mrs. C. H Keach> of Waterbury
 Mrs. James McCallom and children of Monticello. Ind, formerly of this city, are Visiting at the home of their uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs George GIderkin of Colchester Train Announceri Matthew Geary oi the union statlon is in New York, at tending the wedding of nephew. Tim Iothy Murphy, of the freight depart ment is substituting for MT. Gsary.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30

Deep River-Rev. William F. O'Brien of Austin. Pa. said mass at St. Jo- seph's Catholic church here Sunday morning. Father O'Brien is a son of Mir and Mrs. Patrick OBrien of Kirt- land street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
ANGUS PARK PRESIDENT.
Elected at Meeting of Directors of In
 ternational Cotton Company.

At meeting here Wednesday of the directors of the International Cot ton company, of East Kiliingly Sena- tor Angus Park of the Assawaga WooIen company, Dayville was elect ed president and Edward A. Hophasl, Providence, vice president The com pany has just started operations at East killingly, manufacturing ab-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
At Natick Wedding.

MT. and Mrs. P. J. Hurlihe and NIT. and Mrs Michael Hurlihe and families witl. Miss Catherine Sullivan of this city and Mrs Dennis Sullivan of Bal tic left Wednesday morning for Nat ick. Mass, to attend the wedding of a relative Wednesday evening
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30

Bridoeport.-Alfred B. Neness' eur perlnteil,ent of the Cniou TypeNritaa company, will end work with that conT cern, January I. to go with the Inter national Register company of .chicaes. III
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30

The Killingly Hunting and Fishing club has been organized and the fol- lowing directors elected: C. $. Fran cis, E. L. Darbie and F.. A. Eullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
COLDS CAUSE HEApAcHE

LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy. removes cause. Call Tor fuii name Look for
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Huntinu and Fishino Club.

sorbent cotton, for which there is large demand and few mills engaged in preparing it.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30

MiddIetown.-The members of the Swedish Congregational church of this city have decided to hold no church suppers or fairs. Every male member of the church has promised to contrib ute days wages inSted of raising funds by fairs and suppers-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
WiIIimantic, Danlelson and Putnam
WILL-lMANTIC
What Is Goino On Toniah

l. C. B. A Whist in K of P Hall Concert for Beneft oI A M-E Zion Mission in Town Hall
 Basketball, Grex Club vs. TIC C.fs. Sunlight Hop in WashEdrn Hall tthis afternoon)- Scenic Temple. Matinee and Night
 Obwebetuck Lodge No f6 | O O. F
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Miss eirouard Returns Home.

Mrs J. A. Girousrd has returned from Hartford hospital, where she recently underwent a surgical opera :
 tion. She is entirely recovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30

Wright TurnbuIl Engagement An
 nounced. MT. and Mrs John M. Wright of s6 Spring street announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Miss Ha- zel- to William M. Turnbull of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Attended PIainfieId Play.

A few DanieIson people and many from the villages surrounding Plain field were at the Babcock theater in that place Wednesday evening to see Rio Grande, a drama, very acceptabIy presented by cast composed princf- pally of PIainfield people The scene of the play is laid in New Mexico and the structure of the piece allows plen- tY of action.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-30
Union Service.

There is to be a union service the Baptist church this (ThanksPi' ing) morning, following a custom vogue in Danielson for several year Rev Elliott F. Studley, pastor of u Methodist church, will off1ciate