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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

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 We mail a trial package free to all who write.
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 Then you can get full sized box from any druggist for 50 cents. and often one box cures.
 Insist on having what you call for If the druggist tries to sell you something just as good. it is because he makes more money on the subst1- tute.
 The cure begins at once and contin- ues rapidly until it is complete and permanent.
 You can go right ahead with you, work and be easy and comfortable all the time.
 It is well worth trying.
 Just send your name and address tt Pyramid Drug Co.,, 2S7 Pyramid Build ing, Marshall. Mich.. and receive fret by return mail the trial package in 2 plain wrapper.
 Thousands have been cursl In this easy, painless and inexpensive way, il the privacy of the home.
 No knife and its torture. No doctor and his bills. All druggists, 50 cents. Write todd, for a free package.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Rubber Social Given by B. Y. p. U. of Third Baptist Church-Young Ladies' Sodality Gives Whist-Notes.

There was a large attendance at the rubber social given in the chapel Mon- day evening by the ladies of the E. Y. F. U. of the Third Baptist church. In order to gain admission it was uaces- Sary for each person to bring some form of rubber and 8 quantity of old bicycle tires, rubbers and cast off boots were collected at the door, await ing the arrival Of the junk dealer. The given: Piano solo, Oliver Buddington; A Supposition, Miss Alice Conrad; Lit tie Miss Mischief. Miss Ethel Ellis; The Experiment. Wallace Larkin; song. Ding Dong. four little girls; Her Awful Dream. Miss Florence Ladd: My Dog gie. Miss Marion Blackledge: Tommy's Scheme, Harold Ellis; Who Was It? Gladys Smead; solo, Miss Mary Gray; A Mortifying Mistake Miss Gladys Mathews; Too Big or Too Little? Miss Bertha Ellis; The Boyless Town, George Cass: song. Boboiink, five girls i; Who Made the Speech? Helen Larkin Charities Complaint, Stanley Mulkin: recitation, Miss Margaret Suthill; A Boys Pocket. Robert Peclzham, One Thing Lacking Miss Mildred Cass Smith; dialogue Trials of a School Mistress, six children.
 At the conclusion of the programme, ice cream was served and a thoroughly good time was enjoyed by all. good sum was realized from the affair and will go towards a new carpet for the chapel.
 The committee in charge of the ar rangemeuts was composed of Mrs. George Howard. chairman, Mrs Her. bert I, Peckham and Mrs. John Lewis.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
NEW REQUIREMENTS
 IN DIVORCE ACTIONS.
Rules of Judges Cause Some Papers to Be Returned-More Civil Suits.

The judges have made some new rules regarding the form of the com plaints in proceedings for divorce brought since Jan. 1, 1911.-
 The complaint shall contain an alle- gation of the facts as to residence necessary to give the court jurisdic- tion under the provisions of the gen. eral statutes paragraph 4555) and all judgments for divorce thereafter rem dered on such complaints shall con tain a statement of the facts found as to residence which gave the court jurisdiction.
 Some of the lawyers have appar- entity overlooked the new rules, as some are bringing their divorce ac- tions under the old forms but the clerks decline to receive them a they attempt to file them in the clerks of- flee.
 Benjamin L. Armstrong has brought for $5,000 damages. It is claimed that the plaintiff construed Cape Ann court off Ashcraft road, in New London which was maintained by the city at a stated grade. In June, 1905. the grade of Ashcraft road was changed, dam aging the plaintiffs property. which was also damaged by the acts of the laborers and by blasting. It has caused a decrease in value to the plaintiffs property of $3,000.
 Maria Hughes of New London sues Frank s. Jones of New London for $2,500 damages It is for islander, it being claimed that on Dec. 21, 1910 he called her vile names in the pres ence Of Belle Mitchell, which words are false and malicious.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Whist at St. Mary's Church,

A pleasant whist was held in the basement of St. Mary's church Monday evening by the Young Ladies' sodality and twenty-t three tables were played. The prizes were awarded to Henry Congdon and Miss Mary Hartia. A de- lightful evening was passed by all.
 The affair was in charge of Misses Mary Brunelle, Nellie O'Donnell, Julia Tarleton. Nellie Foley and Hannah O'Donnell.
 A string orchestra of nine pieces has lie school under the direction of Fred erick W. Lester with the following members: Violins. Misses Mary T Sullivan. Alice Rothwell, Archibald Gilchrist, Henry Ringland, Pierre Theve; mandolns. Misses Janet Pur- don, Beatrice Boyd, Dorothea Me- Nicely; piano, Miss Mary Cray
 The attendance for the past school month was as follows: Room 10, per- feet attendance 43, per cent, ,99.0 .09; room 9. perfect attendance IS. percentage 91; room 8, perfect attendance 29, per- centaSe 97.03; room ', perfect attend ance 23. percentage 9a.20: room s, per feet attendance 19 percentage 9S.4T; room 5, perfect attendance 15, percent age 9s.26; room 4, perfect attendance 26. percentage 9S.35; room 3. perfect attendance 22, percentage 97.o6: room A. perfect attendance 21, percentage 9S.49: room 3. perfect attendance 21. percentage 99.e5: room 3, perfect at tendance IA. percentage 97.20; room l perfect attendance II. percentage 90.99; kindergarten (morning), perfect attend ance II, percentage 9402; Kindergarten (afternoon) perfect attendance 8, per centage S7.68.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John Craney.

The death of Annie (Fullerton) Craney, wife of John Craney, occurred Monday evening at 11.30 o'clock at their home. No 52 Otis street, passing peacefully away without recovering consciousness after suffering 8 stroke of apoplexy early in the morning. About two years ago she had slight CT shock from which she had never fully recovered, but her general health had been good, and the sudden termi- nation of her 'ong and useful life came as a great shock to the family circle of which she was d beloved member.
 Mrs. Craney was born in Ireland about 66 years ago, the daughter of John and Annie Fullerton, and was coming to this country 40 years ago they have resided in this city, where the deceased was highly esteemed among a wide circle of friends. She was a devout and faithful member of St. Patrick's church, tender and af- fectionate in the home relations, and loving wife and mother whose chief thought and interest was in her home
 She is survived by her husband and eight children-Catherine Esther, Rose, Representative John r, Craney. Thomas R.. James H. Craney, Mrs. T. H. Cunningham and Mrs. George P. Madden. She leaves also a sister and a brother, Miss Elizabeth Fullerton and Robert R. Fullerton, all of this city.
 Mrs. Thomas Barry.
 Mrs. Alice Mal1er Barry, beloved wife of the late Thomas Barry, passed away at her home. 375 Main street, Bidde- ford, Me, Thursday morning at 1230 o'clock, after a lingering illness of two years. Death resulted from a general breaking down, due to old age. Born in Limerick county, Ireland,the daugIl- ter of Harry Mal1er and Hanora Kin kead, she came to thts country about 65 years ago and located in Biddegord. She was one of the oldest and most esteemed Catholic residents of the city. She was most kind and loving moth CT and counsel to the needy. Dur ing her sickness she was tenderly car- ed for by her two daughters, Misses Margaret and Mary A. Barry. She was patient and never complained, always comforting those about her.
 She is survived by two sons, Will liam of Salem, Mass, and James J. of Norwich: four daughters, Mrs. Ellen Leary of Lowell, Mass, Mrs. Frank Trefethen of Boston and the Misses Margaret and Mary A. Barry of Bidde- ford. There are also seven grandchil- dren and twelve great grandchildren. Rev. Father Linehan celebrated a requiem high mass at St. Mary's church over the ramins at 9 o'clock, on Saturday morning, which was attended ! by large gathering of relatives and friends. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. The pallbearers were James and William Barry, sons, and Mich ael K. Murnane and Michael Henchey.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

The annual meeting of the McAll auxiliary was held at the home of the
 president, Miss M. l.. Huntington, of Broadway, on Monday afternoon at half past three. There was large at
 tendance The opening exercises were conducted by Mr8. S. H. Howe. A letter written by one of the vice presi-
 dents, Miss M. L. Sturtevant, was read. She regretted her absence but sent a check as a testimonial of her interest in the work. After the reports of the secretary, Miss Sarah L. Huntington. and the treasurer, Mrs. s. H. Howe, had been heard, letter from the gen. eral secretary. Miss Harriet Harvey, of Philadelphia, was read. pleasing part of the programme followed This was the hymn o Love That will Not Let Me Go, charmingly rendered by Mrs. Charles T. Bard. An article by Monsieur Tricot, who was once an anarchist but became converted through the McAll mission. and is now a colporteur. was read by Miss Louise C. Howe. This article relates his ex- periences in getting the people inter ested in the Bible and gives little incl dents showing how readily they receive the Word. Mrs. B. W. Hyde read a biographical sketch of Monsieur Joseph Legrand, who through his conversion in mission hall was changed from a miserable drunlxard to an earnest Christian worker, remaining faithful
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
MALL AUxILIARY'S ANNUAL
Reports and Papers Read Regarding Work of Organiza
 tion-E1ection of Officers.

without relapse into evil ways.
 Mrs. Howe spoke of how much easier it now is for the McAli workers to reach all classes because of the practical aid they rendered at the time of the flood and other times of need. This has created bond of fellowship that has destroyed some barriers which formerly existed.
 Mrs. J. M. Huntington gave some instructive facts regarding the two movable halls. Miss. Helen Gould gave s5,00O to establish one of these. The cost of such hall is $3,000 and it re- uuires $1.000 a year for running ex- penses. The sons of a noted French painter, Eugene Burnand, decorated one of the halls with scenes from Bible history. Besides the movable halls, there are at present forty mine station arv halls. In addition, two mission boats and an automobile carry the Bible and it's message to the more re- mote villages and hamlets and already the good effect of the work is very ap- parent.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Miss Mary L. Huntington; vice presidents Miss M. L. Sturtevant and Mrs. Will liam Carr; secretary, Miss Sarah l. Huntingdon: treasurer, Mrs. s. H Howe; executive committee, Mrs. G w. Lane, Mrs. Thomas Wattles. Miss Mary Lucas, Mrs. B. W. Hyde, Mrs. J M Huntington.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Dl D..

DIED. PERENNIAL Memorial hospital, New London. Jan. 2s. 1911. Sarah Avery, daughter of the late Anson and Eu- nice Ably Perkins of Groton. SMITH-In Royalton. Vt, Jan. 2e, 1911, Elenezer N Smith WELCH-In this city. Jan. 30, Maurice, son of Mrs. Annie Herbert Welch and the late Maurice Welch. Funeral from his late residence, No. <2 Lafayette street, Wednesday morning at s.15 o'clock, and from St. Patrick's church at o'clock. wELDON--1n this city. Jan. 30. James P. Weldon, aged 61 years Funeral from his late home No. 52 morning. at sso Mass of requiem in St. Mary's church at o'clock. RATHBUN--ln this city. Jan. 30. Har- riet Esther. youngest child of Nellie M. Beaulack and George w. Rath- bun, aged 2 years, 10 months and 25 days.
 Services and burial in the Comstocls cemetery. Montville, at Jan. 31, at ] o'clock in the afternoon. CRANEY-In Norwich, Jan 30 1911 at No. 52 Otis street. Annie Fullerton Craney, wife of John Craney. Notice of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
AT THE AUDITORIUM. Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.

One of the strong vaudeville bills of- fered at the Auditorium opened on Monday at this popular theater before well pleased audiences who had ready applause for each number on the bill Walter Brown, southern dialect come dian, scored an instant hit with his clever and refreshingly new monologue and songs and won a nice hand at each appearance. while Smith & Romaine with special scenic effects for their Halloween novelty have a pretty number in which the artistic singing of Miss Romaine is an attractive feature
 Schroeder's Sophomores, 9 mixed quartette of singers and dancers. are the topliners of the bill and well de- serve their curtain calls for their mu- sical singing. sprightly dancing and good comedy offerings They are seen and heard in solo, trio and quartette numbers.
 Cole and Hastings, an Indian team with Indian songs and dances, failed to arrive and could not be located by the management.
 The moving pictures are in good va riety of subject and hold the interest for this department of the show.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
FAIRvlEW SHOWS GAIN
 OF ANOTHER INCH.
Measurement Monday Showed 1t to Be 25o Inches Below High Water Mark Will Remove Pumps.

The measurement of the water at E'airview reservoir on Monday showed it to be 259 inches below high water mark, a gain of an inch since Sunday, and there is large stream coming in from Meadow brook. The rainfall or Sunday night amounted to .23 of an inch. making a total for the month of 3.S2 inches, which is nearly the month ly average. There was a big draught of water, as usual, on Monday, but there was but one complaint. that coming from upper Rockwell street, where water could not be gotten in the hot water boiler. The pressure did not go below 67 and was at 72 most of the time.
 At Mohegan lake the pumping ap- paratus will be taken away today and sent back to New London. The water there showed a gain of three inches on Monday, but no more pumping will be done there it being the intention to take it by gravity if needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. William Purple.

The funeral of Sarah Purple, widow of William Purple, whose death oc- cured Friday at her home, No. 100 Thames street, took place on Satur- day morning from the chapel rooms of Henry Allen & Son. Capt c. E. Doug lass of the Salvation Army officiating. Relatives were in attendance and the bearers were friends of the decea sed. Burial was in the Asylum street eeme- tery, Captain Douglass reading a com- initial service
 Mrs. Purple passed away at the age of 85 after an illness of about two years with rheumatism. She had been a resident of this city practically all her life and leaves two daughters Mrs. John w. Street of Norwich and Mrs. Cole of Canterbury.
 William, o. Draper.
 At ? o'clock Monday afternoon the funeral of William o. Draper was held from the rooms of Church & Allen, a number of relatives and friends being floral forms. The bearers were Charles w. Vaughn, R. F. Pendtaton. George S. and Herbert E. Draper, The services were conducted by Rev. Edward S. gregational church- Burial was in Ma plewOod cemetery, where q committa1 service was read.
 Miss Susan L. Grimes.
 The remains of Miss Susan l.. Grimes were sent to Hubbardston Mass, on Monday morning by Church & Allen. Her death occurred Saturday after a long illness. She was born at Hub- bardston and graduated from the Academy in the class of 1896. Funeral services were held at Huhbardston on Monday afternoon. She is survived by her father. A. w. Grimes, and sister, Miss Bessie A. Grimes.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
NO LICENSE LEAGUE.
Will Be Decided in March Whether Another Campaign Will Be Con. ductad

The No-License league held meet ing Monday evening in the board room at the Y. M. c. A. building. not taking any definite action, but talking over the local situation in a general way Whether the league will conduct am other campaign or not will be left foI decision, 1t was stated, until the last of March. A number of matters to come before the legislature will have bearing upon their decision abou, another campaign.
 This would give about the same time for active work as was used in the two previous campaigns, which were be- gun at about the same time in the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
NORWICH TOWN
Rev. P. c. Wright Conducts Shelter. ng Arms Service-Biiss Place Resi- dents Again Annoyed by Peepins Tom,

At the Sheltering Arms Sunday aft ernoon Rev. F. c. Wright of the Gen. : tral Baptist church was in charge of the service. His subject was Some body Cares, Somebody Carries, and God Cares. He said: "No one of you With a care, anxiety, sickness or prob lem put that somebody cares. I go into the business offices where men do not like to be interrupted, and when ] mention need instantly they care and carry the burden. You may helr to bring the world face to face with it's Master through the power of pray CT. The chorus under the direction o1 Frank Arnold, with Mrs. George Ash bey as pianist, sang many hymns from the Alexander book of songs, making this an inspiring part of the service A large number was present.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Surprise Party.

A party of eight young friends sur prised Reinhold Thomas at his home on North A street Saturday evening in honor of his 18th birthday. Re- treatments were served by Mrs. Thomas and games and music were enjoyed. During the evening the host was presented handsome watch, and the young people departed at a late hour, voting the affair a decided sue cess.
 Those present were Harold and liar ry Hannon, Thomas Ellerthorn, John Stubbs. Frederick Fleetwood. Frederick Helm Walter Thomas and Warren Sharples.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
ueats in Eoa.inu Fire

may not result from the work of fire- bugs, but often severe burns are caus- ed that make a quick need for Buck lens Arnica Salve. the quickest, sur- est cure for burns. wounds, bruises, boils sores. It subdues inflammation. It kills pain. It soothes and heals
 Drives off skin eruptions, ulcers or piles. Only 26c at Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Norwich Guests Present.

Miss Sarah Tarnapol entertained her friends at her home in New London Sunday afternoon and evening" Whist was the feature of the occasion, four tables being in play. Miss Anna Schwartz of Norwich took first hon. ors. Music. vocal and instrumental. by several of the guests was an interest ing feature of the entertainment. Re- treatments were served
 Among those present were Miss An na Schwartz, Miss Minnie Greenberger Saul Alofsin and Michael Schwartz oi Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
TAFTVILlE
Mir. and Mrs. Smith Entertain-Meet- ing of Directors of Naturalization Cub--Personai Notes.

\ large party of friends gathered at the home of MT. and Mrs. Henry Smith in Occur Saturday night and the oc- casion proved one of great enjoyment to all. Refreshments were served and Mrs. Smith was presented a hanCs ome chair as a token of the esteem of her many friends. Instrumental music was enjoyed and several vocal numbers were given in a pleasing manner by William Wohlleben. Friends were present from Norwich. Taftville and Baltic. All voted; Mir. and Mrs. Smith ideal entertainers.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Directors MeetinQ.

A special meeting of the board of directors of the F'ranco-Arnerican Nat uralization club was held on Sunday afternoon. The meeting was called to consider the advisability of changing the club rules. and a new body of rules was finally adopted. Six new members were admitted to the society and it was voted to hold the regular directors meetings on the first and third Sundays of each month. Francis Lague and Louis Bissatte were ap- pointed as a building committee for the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Winsted.--Without taking any of their relatives or friends into their confidence Miles Hicks. of the grocery firm of McMahon & Dolet, and Miss Alice O'Neil were married at St.
 Joseph's monastry the other evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Mir and Mes. Eckford Pendleton of Preston Plains spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ecleston of Otrobano avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Mrs. Timothy Leary of Fitcl1ville has been visiting her sister, Mrs. F.. A. Allyn, the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Party for Miss Gladys Miner.

There was pleasant gathering Sat- urday evening at the home of Miss Gladys Miner of Huntington avenue when sixteen of her friends met to spend the evening with her. Games were played and cake and coffee were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Charles l.. Kinney of Lords Point Stonington, is the guest of MT. anc Mrsf David Kinney of Tanner street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Mrs. A. F. Geer was in Scotland Fri day, spending her birthday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Hazard Tucker.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

MT. and Mrs. W. D. Thacfer ant daughter, Miss Florence Thacher o1 Tanner street. spent Sunday with friends in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

William R. Dennison spent Sunday with his aunt. Mrs. D. E. Northup of Wauwecus Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Miss NJ. Desoniers and Miss Rivers of WilIimantic have been spending few days at the home Of MT. and Mrs Alfred Beausoleil.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Mrs. John Casey of West Town street has had as her guest for several days Miss Mary Poole of Dayville.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

F. l.. Tinkham of Hanover spent Sunday with Mrs. Tinkham, who is Ill at the Backus hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Small quantities of Japanese canned beef are being shipped to this country for consumption by Japanese residing mostly or the Pacific coas'
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Peepinq Tom on Bliss Place.

Residents of Bliss place have again beeen annoyed for two or three even ings by man peering in at the win dows. His footprints have been plainly seen on the lawns and muddy tracks on the piazzas.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

John Mu1lin has returned to Frank lin, after several weeks visit with his daughter, Mrs. James Butler of Old Cemetery lane.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

MT. and Mrs. Arthur Cassiwant spen Sunday in Occum. the guests of Nil and Mrs. Mathieu Exley.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

MT. and Mrs. George R. Hyde of Yantic are spending several weeks with Mr. Hyde's brother, Deacon l.. A. Hyde of Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Misses Blanche and Louise Chartier of Willi1nantic spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Chartier of Mer- chants avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Mir and Mrs John Murphy returned Monday to Hartford, after q weeks visit at MT. Murphy's former home or West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Frank Benoit of Merchants. avenue is spending q three weelxG' vacation with friends in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Miss Edith Standish of Saybrook was guest over Sunday of her cous- in, Miss Gladys Beebe, at her home on the Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Personals,

Mrs. Exley of Occum spent Sunday with friends on Hickory street
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Briefs and Personals.

Mrs. E. A. Allyn has returned to her home on Tanner street, after trip to New York. <.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

John Mckinley and two daughters are recovering from a severe attack of sickness.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

Miss Florence Weller has severed her connection with the Norwich firm where she has been employed for the past two years and has accepted .
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31
Sun. Moon and Tides
GREENEVILlE

Six hours after high water 1t Is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-31

MT. and Mrs. Henry McGlone oS West Town stret have returned from six weeks visit with friends in the White Mountains.