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Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
WIPES RELATIVES
Not Welcome visitors-so She Left Waiter shipPss. Who Is Granted Di- vorce.

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 Friday morning Walter Shippee of Danielson appeared before Judge Mil tonsA. Shumway in the superior court in an action brought to obtain a di- vorce from his wife, Elmifa Shippee, on the ground of deserfion. After hearing the testimony in the cease, which was not contested. Judge Shum- submitted. Attorney A G. Bill of Danielson represented Shippee
 Shippee went to Pawtucket. R. l., on a business trip April 1,.a 1907. and when he returned home in the evening he found that his wife had left, taking everything in the house except his own trunk. Shippee testi- lied that he was married October 20, 1904 and resided in Canterbury two months with his wife. They then went to Wauregan to live. Later he hired d farm and it was while living upon it that he went on the business trip and his wife left him. He said that the only reason that he knew for his wife's leaving him was that he would not stand to have her folks at his home. as they seriously interfered with his business Ever since she left him she had earned her living by doing homework and had never asked nor received any help from him.
 Joseph A. Antey of North Waure- gan testified that he worked for Ship pee at one time and that Mrs. Shfpeo leave as her folks would not be al- lowed to stay at the house. He knew positively that Shippee and his wife had not lived together during the past four years.
 Mrs. Lucy M Hopkins of Danielson said that she had seen Mir. Shippee almost every day since his wife left
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Local Man Wins Ticket for Roman
 Trip-Rev. l:. P. Booth to Deliver
 Memorial Day Address.

Fred Burwell of Detroit has been spending several days in town.
 Awarded Ticket to Rome.
 Dr. A. Comins was awarded the ticket entitling him to six weeks trip to Rome at the recent fair of the A. O. H. in Hartford.
 Memorial Day Orator.
 Rev. T. P. Booth has been secured to deliver the Memorial day address in the Stafford Springs cemetery.
 Pipe Line to Club House.
 The aqueduct company is making arrangements to extend it's pipe line to- the Stafford Country club house. A merry -go-round has been set up on the open lot in front of the Springs house.
 A. l. Mitchell is making preparations to sail for Scotland on the goth. George W. Evans of Blackstone Mass, is the guest of his son. Evan Evans.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
COLCHESTER.
Big Road scrspers in uss-st. bn< drew's Guild Whist-Rseeft'on bI D. BsnoH in Honor of Fisr,sst

The seIectmen have the repairs on the roads in town nearly finished. Tns town teams and the scraper have been assisted in their work bt a lsrss scraper from Lebanon. Each Of ths scrapers has had six horses attached which has enabled them to repeir longer stretches of road each day than formerly.
 Whist Social.
 The Ladies' guild of St. Andrews church gave whist social in fbs Dublin schooihouse Friday evening. 4 large crowd attended including bar- ties from Moodus and FftchviIle.
 Attended Funeral.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Lyman were in willimsntic Friday, attending the funeral of Mir. Lzmans sister. Mrs Marie l.. Potvin. The funeral was held in St. Mary's church at o'ciock. Burial was in St Joseph's cemetery i Fred 0. Brown of Exeter wss ja town Friday.
 Dr. Bsnof Gives Reception.
 A pleasant gathering was held in Grange hall Wednesday evening, is being a reception given by Dr. BanoR to g large number of friends In honor of his fancee Guests began to ar- rive at o'clock and at s.30 marched into the dining room to music bz KeIley's orchestra. About so sat down to an elaborate supper. prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bennett. Tbe menu included roast beef. mashed po- tatoes, boiled onions, chicken and po- tato salads, pickles, celery. pie. csk7 and fruit. After the repsst was fn- ished, cigars. were passed and a num- 1o f4<. several of the guests. When the par- ty dispersed at midnight. a vote of thanks was extended the doctor for his generous hospitality.
 No, Game Today.
 No ball game in the park this (sst- urday) afternoon. The Academy ball team expects to go to Norwich next Wednesday to play q team from ths Norwich Free Academy.
 Borough Notes Harry Groobert was calling on friends in Lebanon and Goshen Frt- day.
 Alfred White and Mrs. C.. F. Clark 1 of North westchester were in town Thursday in MT. Clark's to1ring car. John Bradshaw of wiIIimantic wss 1 in town Friday.
 James s. Case was in Norwich on l Thursday.
 l Michael E. Sullivan of W1IIimsntfc was the guest of Timothy Kelly On Thursday.
 I Y. Wolf has returned from New 1 York.
 l Carl Jones of Hebron was calling on friends in town Friday. 1 Mrs. William Jones was visiting Norwich friends Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
BALTIC
Cotton Company to Raise Houses Melville Cote Graduated from Co., iunnbia Department of Pharmacy.

The Baltic Cotton company will be- gin work raising the houses on High street next week.
 Mrs. Eliza E. Cote is in New York attending the graduation exercises of the pharmacy class of Columbia uni versity Thursday evening. Her son. Melville. is one of the graduates.
 Miss Anna NJ. Cahill was graduated Monday in the business course from the Young c A. Ladies' college at Balti- more, Md.
 Dsvotions Of the stations of the cross were held at the Immaculate Concep- ton church Friday evening.
 Zoel Despathy, who underwent a sur gical operation this week at St. Vim cents hospital, Hartford, is irnprov- ing.
 Mrs Eli Boucbard of High street is able to be about after severe ill., ness.
 Mrs. Blanche Case was in Hartford Wednesday, visiting MT. Pallotte's family. who are leaving for Europe to- day (Saturday).
 Sylva Belisle has returned from New Bedford, where he has been visiting the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
SUPERIOR COURT
day-Disposai of Casss-Adjourned to Today.

Superior court came ,in here Friday fmorn1ng for short calendar session with Judge Milton A. Shumway on the bench. States Attorney Charles E. Searles stated to the court that the prisoners charged with criminal of lenses would be put to plea next Tues day and that the trial of the cases would consume the balance of next week. Judge Shumway. in view of that, announced that there would be ture until next Friday. The court also said that he would hold court here until the second week in June if there was sufficient business to warrant it. He will then go to Holland county to hold court
 The short calendar list was disposed of by Judge Shumway as follows:
 Horace w. Olcott, admr., VIZ. An thony Blum, bond of s100 within two weeks; Michael Grimshaw vs. town of Kiilingly, the list: Justin s. Greene and J. Mafquis Greene. appeal from probate, motion for more specific state ment withdrawn; John D. Dorsey vs. Henry l.. Hanson, off the list; Albert J. Bushey vs., Mary Etta Bushey, no further order of notice necessary; FL la Sarah Carney vs. Patrick Francis Carney, bond of $50; Abbie A. Sulli- van vs. N. Y. N. H. & H. railroad, Timothy J. Shea vs. N. Y, N. H. & Hartford railroad. Mary H. Martin vs N. |. N. H. & H. railroad. bond of $75 before trial. in each case; George F. Holbrook, trustee, ys. Charles S. Blackmar default opened without costs; Ida M. Still vs. Eugene P Ed wards. motion to file ratification all lowed
 In the case of John A. Gilbert ys J. Albert Brule and others, Judge Shumway heard evidence relating to the value of property on which plain tiff is seeking to foreclose mortgage John A. Gilbert. plaintiff, testified that his claim, with interest to date, amounted to $131.84. The premises were valued at s1,5e0 to $1,6OO. There were other claims against the property totaling $1,900. Testimony was given by George M. Filling to the effect that in his opinion the property was worth about s1,600. Time for the redemp- tion of same was fixed by Judge Shumway as the first Monday in July In the case of Charles A. Tillinghast of Danielson vs. The Industrial Man
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
NEW BRIDGE
Bids Fair to Be Finished Within Con.
 tract Time.

The work of constructing the new re- enforced concrete bridge over the Quinebaug river. this structure being the first of it's kind in this section, is being quite rapidly advanced, and the work claims special interest from the citizens. The contract calls for the bridge to be completed in June. but it will probably be open for travel by May 30, Memorial day.
 Back from Washington.
 Leonard H. Healy, North Woodstock, master of the State grange, and c. H. Potter of Woodstock are home, after their trip to Washington, where they appeared before 8 committee of con sress in relation to the reciprocity bill. The gentlemen had a pleasant trip to .he national capital. 4
 Arrangements for Fire Patrol.
 Forest fires have wrought such de- struction in this section during the past two weeks that several owners of quanties of cord wood that had not been removed from the lots where ii was felled have arranged for men to patrol the property, against fire losses, until rain puts an end to the possibil- ftyof further damage.
 A party from this city has arranged to attend the national convention of EllSs at Atlantic City.
 The fence about the fair grounds. damaged by fire few weeks ago, is being rebuilt.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
JEWETT CITY
Preventing Dog from Fighting, Mrs. Robert Wilde Has Finger End Bit ten oH-Plans for Memorial Day Golden Wedding invitations.

The resident members of Sedgwick post have held their meeting to make arrangements for Memorial day. R. NJ. Brown was chairman of teh. meting. and was also appointed marshal. q, A. Haskell is to make, arrangements for the band, school and singing. Mrs, G. A. Haskell was appointed to take charge of the decorations and lunch; R. M. Brown was assigned to decorate. the Brown, Davis, Wilcox and Geer cemeteries; l.. A. Thornton and G. w. Bromley, Pachaulgt and; Leonard, and G. A. Haskell the Read and UerslSell cem- etery. It was voted that the mem bers of Anne Brewster Planning chap ter. D. A. R.. be invited to attend the Memorial day service with the soldiers. This service is to be held in the Meth odist church. Hugh McG.auglllin was G. A. Haskell was reelected clerk and treasurer Principal Robinson will take charge f the school childrSh in the line of march. Mrs. c. A. Haskell has appointed Miss Ida Foster chairman of the lunch committee, and has invited ths members of the D. A. R. to assist. Recognition of Mothers Day Planned
 Mothers Day will be generally rec ognized on Sunday. It will .be observ- ed at the Methodist church in the morning. The subject of Rev. George Stanley's sermon will be A Model Mother Tn the evening the entire time will be given to the anniversary programme of the Epworth league and the installation of the newly elected officers.
 Rev. E. w. Potters morning topic at the Baptist. church will be The Doing That Pleased Jesus. A mothers day service will take place in the evening. At the Congressional church Rev. W. H. Canes morning subject will be Mother as Teacher. In the evening there will be 8 service, Mother, Home, Heaven with familiar hymns.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13

Mir. and Mrs. charles E. ssatIs ooine
 Abroad Nov nInesdam Req 0eine1
 oiIed-Good Prosrsss on Nsw sf:tse
 Andrew J. Hyde of Montciair, N. J., IS visiting Putnam friends for a few. uayA sMr Hyde spent the winter at Auancas Ga. and in Havana, Cuba. z
 Attorney and Mrs. Charles B. Searls have arranged to spend part of the summer in Europe, -sailinx in June.
 The grocery stock of James Sullivan street Friday.
 Danielson Man Wins Local Bride.
 Invitations are issued for the we'd ding at St. Mary's church on Monday nevt of Joseph Jandreau of Dautelson and Miss Mary Louise Ccrdier daugh- ter of MT and Mrs. Louis. Cordier of this city.
 oiiinp New Macadam Road.
 An application of oil has been made to the surface Of the new macadam road running from below the fair steam roller is also at work on that stretch of highway.
 William Brady, who has had various important parts in well known stage productions, is visiting at his home in this city.
 This is not period of the year when an effort to waste the time of the post office force will be appreciated, as dur ing all of the present month count is being kept of the number of pieces of mail handled. Postmaster Letters said Friday that this is proving the most busy month he has experienced in his connection with the office
 Reducing Debt of Eastford Parsonage.
 Rev. A. H. Withee, pastor of the Methodist church at Eastford, is mortgage by one-haIf Rev, MT. Withee the encumbrance of $3,e00 that re- mained on the parsonage. which was purchased about three months ago. He has already succeeded in reducing the mortgage by one-half. Rec. MT. Withee swas formerly in charge of the Saliva ton Army work in this city.
 State Attorney Charles E. Searfs has given notice that he will be in his office today (Saturday) from a.. m. to 3 D. m for consultation relative to criminal business.
 Muster Fund Growing.
 Members of the fire department are watching with interest the growth of the fund for the big muster that it is intended to hold in Putnam this fall, the first in a number of years. The firemen have been working on the proposition for months, and it is some proposition, as a large amount of mone eys is required to meet the many ex- penses.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
SUITS AND COATS AT A BIG SAVING.

Te buy a Suit now means a real say ing of one-third the regular prices Each one represents tho seasons best style, correct material, color and work mznsiytp. Suits of serge. novelties Panama in msny colors. with the pop ular length coat. with plain gored skirt er-gored with pleats, marked as this: sf2bo Suits for ss.5o. s17.5O Suits for s12.5o. s20.oo Suits for s1&5o s25.0O Suits for s1s.5o. and ss0.oo Suits for s1s,5o Plenty of extra sizes.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
An Endemic of Thirst.

It is said that the malady which afflicted Brattleboro years ago and which required about 5000 liquor pre- scriptions before it was gotten under control has made it's appearance again. The fact that there is an unprecedent- ed epidemic of thirst was discovered a few days ago when a. female solicitor for a Springfield, Mass. druggist said that she sold 1.500 quarts of beef, iron and wine in Brattleboro in less than a week She gave the names of people who bought case lots containing lz bottles. Her popular offering in this near r-booze was six quarts at $2.f5 prepaid.-Rutland News.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
Ne Monex in Mail carryina.

Alfred Brown, who was a short time ago awarded the contract to carry the mail from the postoffice to the railroad station, resigned May 1st to take ef- feet June 1st. Mir. Brown took the contract for approximately $10 per week and has given excellent service but has found that it is not a pay ing proposition at the low figure. New bids have been avertised for May 22 closing on that date, when they will be forwarded to Washington, D. C., in order, that they may be opened. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed en- yelope addressed Bids for Messen- ger and bearing the name of the bidder.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
FINGER END BITTEN OFF.
Mrs. Robert Wilde Was Preventing Her
 Dog from Fighting.

Mrs. Robert Wilde met with a seri- ous accident this week. Her dog pitched upon another dog,4 and as she was. attempting to pull him away he bit the end of her finger off. Mrs. Wilde was not aware of the fact until she saw the finger on the ground. She has suffered much with it since.
 Golden Wedding Anniversary.
 Invitations fae been received in town to the golden wedding of MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Planning, who reside in Swampscott. Mass. The date of the celebration is May 20th.
 MT. and Mrs K. A. Faust are in New York for a few days.
 Daniel Driscoll, of Whitinsville is vis- iting relatives in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
IHIsH LINEN FOR SUMMER SuITlNG.

White or Natural Color Irish Linen for Summer Skirts or Suits never seem 10 lose favor. Good quality Lin ems, with firm weave and a delightful me- dfum and light weight that will tailor beautifully. rut not be tiresomely heavy or warm.
 Special 3s-inch wide White Linen, very popular suiting, good and strong, worth 15c yard. now marked at 11c yard.
 Original Finish Linen Suiting in tan at 15c yard.
 All Linen Suiting. tan. 15c yard. ss-inch wide Medium Weight Linen, white. at 15c yard
 sG-inch wide Light Weight Linen, white, at 39c yard.
 ss-Inch wide Good Quality, Medium Weight Linen. soc yard
 T2-inch wide Heavy Tan Linen. at s1.0o yard.
 a0-fnch wide Linen Sheeting for suiting and wasting, at s1.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
Mrs. Robert D. Dyson.

Word was received in WilIimantic late Thursday afternoon of the death of Mrs. Robert D. Dyson in Prdvidence Thursday morning. Deceased was the wife of Rev. R. D. Dyson, who sup piled the pulpit in the local Metho- dist Episcopal church last summer The Dysons have for a number of seasons occupied cottage at the Will lin1antic camp ground and are we'll known in this vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
Vermont Fines.

Putney liquor law violators have just contributed on a large scale to the state treasury. One hotel keeper pleaded guilty to illegally selling liquor on five counts and was fined $1,500. A licensee pleaded guilty to violatiors of the pro- visions of his license and he contribut- ed $500, while his barkeep clipped in $500 more Illegal selling of liquor Is by no nle5rs profitable in the little. Windham county town - Rutland News
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
We'll Advertised.

The Congressional Directory. which is understood to be autobf0graDhics5, contains this interesting information regarding Representative Adam E. Lfttlepage of West Virginia:
 He bears the reputation of being very grateful man, never forgetting A Kindness, and is faithful fin his friend ships and thoroughly reliable. He stands for the under man in ife- Works hard, Late and early. ss con gressman and is reiecting credit upon the country by his manly. conservative and wise course in Washington as a representative of all the people. He is a patriotic man, of ability and fine qualities of mind and heart
 1t is safe to say that MT. Litf1epaes will wake tip some morning In the in- mediate future to find himself, If nof exactly famous. at least well advertis- ed.--Providence Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
HENS TREsPAss
Result in Suit for $f5o Damages at
 Mansfield.

H. w. Willis of Mansfield has in stituted suit against Otto Schmidt of Mansfield, civil action, for $500 dam ages alleged to have been incurred by the trespass of the defendants hens on his property. Real estate owned by MT. Schmidt has been attached for $150 to protect the suit. The writ was served by Constable Joseph H. Bull lock of Mansfield. The suit is return able before Justice of the Peace George H. Allen of Mansfield on May 18th at F noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
Personals,


 P. J. Twomey was a Norwich visit or Friday.
 G. A. Gilbert of Hartford was the guest of friends in Willimantic Fri day.
 MT. and Mrs. s. c. Chapman of Chaplin are visiting relatives in Moo sup.
 Mrs. A. B. Dusser of Bolton was the guest of friends in Willimantic Fri day. Rev. Ignatius Kost of Dayvilie, for merly of South Coventry, was in tow a Friday.
 York were recent guests of friends in this city.
 Edmund Hurley of Jackson street has begun work with a Church street market firm
 William H. Allen, superintendent of the pumping station. is confined to his home with an attack of erysipe- las.
 Men in the employ of the street de- partment were busy Friday cleaning out the manholes along the principal streets of the city.
 Albert Coutu has purchased from Adelbert Needham of Stafford Springs a handsome pair of gray horses weighing 2,s6o pounds.
 Mayor D. P<Dunn was the guest of Mayor Buckingham of Bridgeport on Friday and attended the aviation meet being held in that city
 Mrs. William Ross, Gov. Walter E. Clark and wife, Mrs. George E. Snow and Mrs. F. Ernest Clark Of Chaplin leave by auto this morning for Bos- ton and vicinity to spend the week end with relatives in Woburn, Mass.
 James Nichols who was captain of
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
MURRAY BOSTON STORE
 wIllllaAxTlc, COIN.
New Spring
 And Summer Linen Skirts

Nov is the time to give the Shirt w0aet a thought, when summer days steal on. Does woman ever feel bet ter dressed than when she wears a spic -and-span s5hirtwaist and immac- s51ats Tub Skirtsg A host of pretty new skirt models on parade here. In white liren, linen finish and natural coior Rep is also very popular in regular and extra sizes.
 Made in narrow eores, apron front. with kit, finished with pleats and trimmed with buttoEs, prices from sf.oo. s1.ss. s1ss, se.5o. ss.oO, s5.5o, sass and s4.50 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Eunicc. Moseiev.

Mrs. Eunice iMoseley, aged s5, died Friday morning at the home of her nephew, Samuel H. Spencer of Scot land. She had been in rather poor health for four years past as a result of an accident sustained in February, 1907, Deceased was the daughter of John and Sarah M. (Beckwith} Spen- cer. There survive brother, John H. Spencer of Scotland, son, John Moseley, formerly a resident of this city. now residing in Scotland, a ne phew and several grandchildren
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13

ufacturfng cosupany and others of Danfelson plainfifr testified that his claim amounted to $903.86 and the property on which he desired to fofe- close the mortgage was worth ap- prOximately $525. The date for rec demption was set by Judge Shumway as the second Monday in June Ad-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13

bf$fz arf1 1sthax she had every reasos,- to
 Know tizat they had not 7fved fogefher since. Mir. Shippee had boarded with h&r for while After his Wffe left him.. Bertha Stoffe sister Of Shippee,
 stated that her brother had provided q good home for his wife and that the zonIy complaint as far B sne knew was
 her brothers wife had stated she did
 not like the idea of not having her
 husband allow her folks to stav at their house.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
To Have Charge of Jary.

Constable Wiiber G. Stevens of Windham has been selected by Sheriff F. E. Sibley to have charge Of the jury during the May term of court
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
May Pepper Vanderbilt to Speak.

Mrs May Pepper Vanderbilt will speak and give messa ges, under the auspices of the First Spiritualist so- ciety, Sunday morning and evening, probably he last appearance, for a long time. Howard MilIerd will sing two solos at each service and Miss Taft will preside at the piano.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
Willinanfic DanieIson and Putnam

Dunnss Colts in the Connecticut as- BociatiUn last year, has been ordered to report to PfttBdeId, Mass., on the 18th inst, to join the team represent ing that city in the Berkshire league.
 Mon" Peloquin will report at the same time and will do some of the pitching during the season about to
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
Needs Instant Relief.

will somebody please pass the promo seltzer to Representative Prince of H. linois? His worry about the annexa- ton Of Canada will surely give him in. somnia if he doesn't get some kind Of reiief.-Indianapo News.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
To Build Three- Story eloek.

Delphis Boucher of Jackson street has had ground broken on Union street for a, three story house. 4Ox 45 feet. There will be two stores on the ground floor and two tenements on each of other floors E. H. Brin- damour has the contract for tine con- struction of the building
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
SPRING COATS

in navy blue. black, tan. wood-brown, Copenhagen and black and white stripe, full length some with fancy trimming on sleeves and collar. regular sf5.o0 Goats for s10.oo, s17.5o Goats for s12.50. seo.oo Coats for s15.oo. and $25.oo Coats for s17.so.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
It Was Worth While.

A Hanover, N. H, letter carrier claims te have cured himself of dys- pepsia by fasting 90 days He did not work much of the time while under treatment but says he feels like new, man. If he does, the fasting was worth while Rutland News