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Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Fishing Party to Fishers Island
 Notes and Personals.

Frank Miner of Eleventh street is spending week in Pawtucket, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

hold largely attended hearings, and it was decided to ask the comptroller for larger accommodations. The board voted to employ c. c. FL city, as chief engineer and inspector. The Formal Statement. At the end of the meeting the com missioners, through their secretary Henry F. Billings, issued the following statement:
 The public utilities commission, to wit, John H. Hale, Theodore B. Ford
 and Richard T. Higgins, appointed to serve until the first day of July, 1915 the first day of July, 1915, and the rst~day of July, 1917, respectively un- der the provisions of chapter 128 of the public acts of 1911, being an Act con- corning the regulation and supervision the office of the railroad commission CTS in the capitol on Sept. 9th, 1911, and were sworn to the faithful per- formanca of their duties, the oath be- ing administered by Elmer H. Louns- bury, chief clerk to the secretary of state, which was as follows: Sec. 4795. You do solennly swear that you will support the constitution of the United States and the constitu- tion of the state of Connecticut so long as you continue citizen thereof, and that you will faithfully discharge. ac-
 
 of public utilities commission to the best of your abilities; so help you God"
 After receiving the oath of office. the commission organized and elected Richard T. Higgins chairman and ap- pointed Henry F. Billings secretary. It was determined by the commission that said secretary give a surety bond to the state in the sum of s2.0o0. All the books, records and papers of the railroad commissioners were trans ferred to and taken official possession of by said public utilities commission, under the provisions of section of said act.
 In assuming the duties of the office of inspector general of gas meters and illuminating gas, under the provisions of section 19 of said act. it was learn ed upon inquiry of the previous incum- bent of said office that there were no books, papers, records or apparatus to be turned over to the commission. Upon motion it was voted to employ c. c. Elwell of New Haven as chief engineer and inspector Upon motion it was voted to employ
 Miss Jennie l.. Bill as clerical as sistant
 Upon motion it was voted to request the comptroller to furnish the com mission with additional and larger of flee accommodations than those here tofore occupied by the railroad com missioners, and that such accommoda- tiOns be at all times for the exclusive use of the commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
FATHER DEGNAN'S WILL. Only Public Request is $500 to St
 Fancis' Orphan Asylum.

The last will of the late Rev. James P. Degnan, pastor of St. Peter S church, Kensington, and formerly of Norwich. has been filed in the probate court of Berlin.
 Father Degnan leaves the St. Fran cis' orphan asylum, New Haven, the sum of $500. His sister, Mrs Thomas Connors, is bequeathed $500. The resi- due of the estate both real and per sonal, he leaves to his sister. Miss Mary Ann Degnan. The will was writ ten by the clergyman himself and pro- vision is made for the paying of his just debts and funeral expenses.
 The will was written in 1895. His sister, Mary Ann Degnan, is named as executrix. James T. Danaher, Charles P. Flynn and John Mcdonnell were the witnesses. Mrs Thomas Connors, the sister to whom he left $500 died some years ago.
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DIED

GRAY-In New London. Sept. s, 1911, Ralph R. Gray. aged 57 years. CHAPEL-In New London. Sept. G. 1911, Nellie M.,wife of Fernando D. Chapel, in her 46th year. FLORENCE-In Greeneville. this city, aged S1 years. BURKE-In Norwich Sept 9 Lillian, daughter of the late Frank and Eliz- abeth Burke.
 Funeral from her late home No. so School street, Tuesday morning It S.15. Requiem mass in St. Patrick s church at o'clock. CONNOR-In Preston. Sept. 10, 1911, Patrick IT. -Connor. Notice of funeral hereafter JACKsON-In this city, Sept. 8, Edwin Jackson. aged 55 years. Services at Gagers funeral parlors. 70 Franklin street, this lMonday) after noon. Sept. II, at ?. o'clock Burial in MaplewOod.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
HOME FROM EUROPE.
Herman JackeI Spent Eight and One
 Halk Weeks on the Continent.

Herman Jackel is back after Eu- ropean trip of eight and a half weeks, of which about five weeks were spent with cousins in Bremen, On the steamer on which he crossed the pas sengers got up an entertainment which they gave for the benefit of seamen' s widows. MT. Jackel serving on the committee of arrangements. The net proceeds which were derived from selling the printed programmes at a mark apiece, were 362 marks.
 One sof the sights of the trip he enjoyed while on brief visit in Ber- lin was an opportunity to see the immense barn where the horses used by the German imperial family are kept There were 150 of them, every one a bay or a black, making one of the finest displays of horseflesh imag- inable.
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Mir. and Mrs. Roswell Butler are the guests of relatives in Columbia, Conn.
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OBITUARY.
Miss Hannah Elizabeth Florence,

On Sunday morning the death of Miss Hannah Elizabeth Florence oc- cured at her home, 67 Fifth street after several weeks illness Miss Florence was born June 16, 1880. in Railway, N J., the daughter of John and Hannah Florence. She lived for several years in Beaver Falls, Pa, and Wallingford, Conn.,. moving here about 20 years ago. She was member of the Greeneville Congregational church and was deeply interested in mission ary work. Her death removes from the community a refined woman of sterling character. Her surviving relatives are several nephews and nieoes.
 Patrick H. Connor.
 Patrick H. Connor died in Preston at o'clock Sunday morning. He was born. in Colchester about 52 years ago and was the son of MT. and Mrs Der nard C. Connor. Besides a wife. he leaves daughter, Mrs. Henry Metcalf, of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Children's School Shoes

Girls School Shoes in patent leath- CT, velour calf and vici with patent leather tips
 Sizes 515 to at s1.00.
 Sizes S1a to II at s1.25
 Sizes Il F to at $1.50 Boys School Shoes of velour calf and vici, Butcher cut, sizes 111a to z- at s10O, $1.25 and S1.50 pair. Youths School Shoes of velour calf and vioi. Butcher cut. sizes 21s to 5- at $1.5o and s2.00.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Plans for New Hal

There was a meeting Wednesday evening of those interested in the new
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
TROLLEY WIRE FELL.
Pushed Away With Broom, the
 "Ground' Was Broken.

Saturday night about 10 o'clock a short section of trolley wire fell above Occum, grounding on the track an6 disabling the line between here an6 Willimantic for about half an hour wire down got by all right before the wire dropped. By telephoned instruc- tions from the night starter. some o1 the Occum people managed with 2 broom to push the wire away from the rail into the center between the tracks which broke the ground and allowed the road to operate until the repair cal could get there to string the wire uI again.
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hall held at the Scotland road school, house. Frank Wilcox, president of the Scotland Road Social. club, presided. Various plans regarding the building were discussed. It was voted that the basement wall be built bH neighbors just as soon as the lease of the land could be obtained, also that an archi- tect be secured to draw up plans for the hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING.
First Session Following the Summer Recess Will Be Held Next Monday Night.

The first meeting of the Board of Trade is to be held Monday evening, Sept. IS. at the Buckingham Memorial, by which time President Haviland, who is spending his vacation at Lake George and vicinity, will have re- turned.
 There are number of important matters coming up at that time, in- cluding a discussion of 8 proposition to widen Little Water street which has been before the people many times but comes up now before Mr. Shannon starts work on his new building which will replace the former Lucas block which was burned. To widen the street where it needs it would involve the taking down of parts of existing buildingS,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Sun. Moon and rides.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Wicked Germs
Steal Nourishment From Hair Roots and Cause Filthy Dan-
 druff, Falling and Faded Hair

to stop your h
 You can't ha hair as long germs steal f food that nat have.
 That's all tn,
 that takes up
 columns in the news
 papers and Ia3azines. 1 Let me say IL gam XIII
 the g c T Ill; a n d y 0 T ' hair worries \ will cease. Go to The Lee & Os-
 good Co. to-. day, get a l 50 cent bottle of PARIS ian SAGE, uSe if tO-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

At One case of Chi1dren's Fast Sc Black 1x1 Rlbbed School 2 for 25ct Hosiery, sizes to s1a-spe- cial value at 9c pair, for
 25e.
 At Misses very fine Ribbed flo Fast Black Hosiery. Xxi rib pair bed, sizes 10 12. al lic
 a pair.
 At Boys Heavy Weight School 12Lsc Hosiery, in both 1x1 and 2x2 pair rib, sizes 6 to 1o--at 1234c .
 pair.
 15e SPECIAL. One case of value Children's fine LESLIE Hos- 19c iery. Xxi rib-perfect goods
 in sizes to sK = special
 value at 15c pair, regular
 price 19c.
 17o SPECIAL! One ease M value Childrens me SniLaANI 25c LESLIE Hosiery, 1x1 rib, in
 sizes 6 to 91n-special value
 at 17c a pair, regular nr5oe
 25c.
 At Fully six different sty1es Of 25o Hosiery for Boys and Girlo. a pair including "Ironcled," shaw knit" Etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Returned to Brooklyn.

After a pleasant visit of three weeks, Dennis J. Hourigan and Edward J. Taylor, who have been the guests of the formers aunt. Mrs. John Houri- gan, of Mt. Pleasant street, have re- turned to Brooklyn, N. r., where they will take part in a play given by the Assumption Dramatic society. They are both well known in amateur theat- rical circles of Brooklyn. MT. Houri- gan is the president and coach of the society and Mir Taylor has the repu- tation of being one of the best amateur character actors of Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
THE WEATHER,
Foreeast for Today.

Foreeast tor Today,
 For New England: Fair in north un- settled in south portions Monday: winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her. aid; On Monday clearing and cooler weather will prevail with light west eriy to southerly winds, and on Tues day fair weather, with slight changes of temperature.
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Ser1n's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Saturday, and Sundau..
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
CLOSING SERVICE AT
 THE GOSPEL TENT
Evangelist Andrews Will Conduct Ser vices Here Saturday and Sunday.

The closing service in the gospel tent on Otis street and Mckinley avenue was we'll attended Sunday evening. Evangelist Andrews spoke on one of his favorite themes The Marriag ge Supper of the Lamb, with unusual fer vor, and his appeal at the conclusion for all present to pledge faithful en- deavor to be at the marriage feast when the King comes in all His glory was responded to by the greater part of the congregation.
 Evangelist Andrews has arranged to conduct services in Room 2, Bill block, Saturday afternoons, to o'clock, each week, and on Sunday evenings at T 30
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Arthur Edwards Enter+a;ns

Arthur Edwards was pleasantly sur prised at about o'clock Saturday evening at his home on Norwich ave nue by about 20 young friends. Graph ophone selections and musical numbers were enjoyed and refreshments were served. Mir. Edwards received several handsome gifts and at late hour the guests departed, voting Mir. Edwards an ideal host.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
C. C. ELWELL WAS
 CHOSEN CHIEF ENGINEER
Named at Organization of Public
 Utilities Committee.

The change of the railroad comms- sioners into the first public utilities commission of the state was accom- plished at a meeting in the office of the former board fin the capitol at Hart ford Saturday. The commissioners were sworn in and proceeded to organize and make appointments. The commis- sioners decided that the quarters oc- cupied by the railroad board are not adapted to the work of the commission, which will be called upon at times to
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Dance in Parish Hall

A successful and enjoyable dance was held in Parish hall Saturday evening by the St. Veronica T. A. society. and the large attendance included many from Baltic, Willimatic and Norwich. Music for the eighteen numbers was rendered by Livingstone's orch Jstra, and refreshments were served by mem
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Stricken with a H.rorrbaoe.

John Guilford of Willimantic was stricken with a hemorrhage in this city on Saturday afternoon near the Mo- hican store. He was taken to the Backus hospital in a very weak condi- ton. It was necessary to use an un- dertaker's ambulance to get him to the hospital. the man being obliged to step up in chair in order to get into the black wagon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

 THE Porteous. COMPANY. School Outfittinf

Never before were we e we'll pre- pared to make it easy for parsAts ts equip their children for sekool. We have practically everything nesdsd- School Supplies, Clothing, Shoes, HNs- iery, n d erw r, Handker- chiefs, Sweaters, Umbrellas, Etc. Tte assortment is complete in every detail. These hints:
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Rev. and Mrs. J. 0. Barrows of West Town street spent a few days in Mansfield last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Mrs. Alice Clement and daughter Miss Rosahe Clement, of Andover, were guests during the past week of Mrs Minnie Edmiston of Mcclellan avenue
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Sweaters
BOYS AND GIRLS

BOYS Coat Sweaters, dolofs are gray, navy and white prices axe $1.25. S1.95 and up to $S.50.
 GIRLS Coat Sweaters, colors are gray, red and white-prices arc $1.25, s1.95 and up to $500.
 Y (Boys Clothing Department)
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Nathan Bushnell of the old Canter- bury turnpike was one of a party iron Taftville who attended the state fail in Hartford last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Mrs. J. o. Dodge of West Town street left Friday for Worcester, Mass, hav- ing been called there by the death o1 her brother in law
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
SCHOOL SUPPLIES. DIV Them Here and DUI Save Money

Pencils-at 1c to Sc.
 Pencil Boxes-at sc to 25c. Pencil Tablets-at 1c and 5c. Ink Tablets-5c, 10c and 15c. Composition Books-5c and 10c. Erasers-at 4c each.
 Writing Pens-at Sc a box. Pen Holders-at 1c to Sc. Rulers-at Sc and 5c. Crayons-at 5c and 10c a box.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Miss Ruth Princely of Bridgeport is the guest of Mrs. John Ryan at her home on the corner of Lee avenue and West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Mrs. George Harris of East Great Plain is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Creighton, at her home on the Scot land road.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
MARRIED
MITCHELL

MITCHELL MANNING Tn Nor. wich Town, Sept. 9, 1911, by the Rev. Charles A.~Northrop, Robert Oliver Mitchell of Brattleboro. Vt. and Miss Lillian Edith Manning of Norwich Town.
 VILLA Ms-CULP-In Brooklyn. Conn, Sept g, 1911, by the Rev. A. J. Culp, father of the bride, Harold Putnam Williams of Brookline, Mass and Miss Mary E. Culp of Brooklyn
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

On Tuesday last. in Franklin, short stretch of woods was noted where ma pie trees had changed to the beautiful reds of autumn, an unusual sight so early in the fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Staples of Central Falls, R. l.. are guests at AsI Lawn farm on the Canterbury turn pike
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

George Tague has returned to his home on Mcclellan avenue after a weeks stay in New York, where he was the guest of his cousins, Paul and Arthur Schlough.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Rev. J. s. Thomas of Collingswood, N. J., 8 former pastor of the First Methodist church. is visiting friends here.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Mrs. C. H. Tracy of Hartford, who is spending some time with her par ents MT. and Mrs. William Parkinson, of Huntington avenue. has returned from a visit with friends in Niantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Mrs. L. V. Whitford of Jewett City and her cousins. Mrs. James Johns and Foster Johns, of Westerly. spent day recently with Mrs. Whitford's sister Mrs. F. $. Avery. of West Town street
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

John Heath, George Benson, Gilbert Church, John Telford, Frank Leonard, Joseph Bray and P. F. Bray enjoyed a fishing trip to Fishers Island on Sat-
 urday in the latter's handsome launch Colleen. The party made good catch of mackerel and the days outing was pleasant one for all concerned.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
sundry Topics.

Albert Miner of Huntington avenue begins today {Monday) filling his two siIos
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Swam Thames River.

Richard Ames of Yonkers, N. r., and Edward White of the Bronx, New York, summer residents at Gales Ferry, swan across the Thames on Thursday from Browns beach to the observation stand near. Bartlatt's; this being the widest part of the river near the will lage. Messrs. Ames and White swan the distance in 20 minutes. and were accompanied by Elmer Pitcher of Nor wieh ins a rowboat. This is the best time by seven minutes made in swim ming the river.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Linus Dodge of Block Island was a recent guest of Miss Bessie M- Grant of the Canterbury turnpike.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Chi1dren's Handkerchiefs

ChiIdren's School Handkerchiefs---a special offering of white and colored border hemstitched HandkerchiefA at 3Hc each, for 10c. regular price 5e each.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Children's s Dresses

All the newest models in Children's School Dresses, sizes ? to IA years, in plaids, checks, stripes, etc.-the price range is 39c to $2.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
BORN

CAMPBELI--In Montville Sept [. 1911,
 Campbell of Peduot.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Children's School Hats

Advance showing of Fall styles in Childrens School Hats, a big variety of latest shapes in all ths fashienAb AbIe colorifgs.
 (Mnlinery DepartmentI .,s.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Miss Winifred Moriarty of Williman tic is the guest of Miss Christine Mill Ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

The Bulletin should be deliver d evsrywhers in the city oef0rs q .m.. that time will confer favor by rc. porting the fact to The Bulleein Co
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Y. David Campbell and John Grove have returned from visit with friends in Rhode Island and Massachu- Setts.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Misses Elizabeth Farrell and Nellie Brown have returned home after spending week in Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

William Aberg was a visitor at Gro ton Long Point on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Miss Nellie Barry of Oakridge street
 is spending two weeks with relatives in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

The population of the Province of Quebec is estimated at over 2,000 000 In 1901 is was 1,648898 of which l.322,0o0 were of French and 29o, 900 of English descent. French is the pre- vailing language
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Alex 'Murdock and Henry Fitzpatrick brought in string of fifteen nice bass. taken from the Shetucket river, on Saturday. The largest weighed 3-4 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Henry Massee has returned from visit in Lawrence, Mass
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Notes.

bers of the society. The event wa, much enjoyed by all.
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Highest S4, lowest 64.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Saturday: Cloudy; east to southeast winds. Saturdays weather: As predicted. Predictions for Sunday: Overcast variable winds. Sundays weather: Clear and warm CT; wind west.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
Children's School Hosiery

We sell the well known Ironelad School Hosiery for Boys and Girls made especially for us and uneduAiled for wear,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
GREENEvILLE NEWS.

Six hours after high water it is low tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

night and the next; see the dandrufi disappear. notice the lustre that be- gins to show in the hair and WondeTs of wonders that itching of the scalT has vanished.
 Use PARISIAN SAGE as the direc- tions read, it is guaranteed to destroy dandruff germs, stop falling hair and itching scalp, or money back.
 It grows hair. puts a fascinating lus- tre into faded hair and is the most delightful and refreshing hair dressing in the world. Sold by The Lee es Os- good Co. and druggists everywhere
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11

Miss Mary Keenan has returned from a two weeks, visit with relatives in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-11
chiIdren's Party.

A pretty childrens party was given Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Albert Sterry at her pleasant home on the Scotland road for the members of her Sunday school class, her grandchildren also being present. NJ erfN games and peanut hunt were in order. and tle- licious refreshments were served Those present were Misses Helen Watrous. Lucille Miner, Margaret Ew- ing, Esther Heath. Phoebe Lathrop Elizabeth Luther and Helen Avery, to- gether with Clara and Ernest Sterry
 Plans for New Hall
 There was a meeting "Wednesday
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1911-06-14

WANrED--Plain sewing and dress-
making. satisfaction guaranteed:
terms reasonable. G09 South First
street l5tf
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1911-06-14
WARMING IS GIVEN
AGAINST BLIGHT
Biological Department of Ex-
pertinent Station AT Mesills
Park Finds Apple and Pear
Blight Spreading in N. M.

Agricultural college y VI June a.
The oNnerimcnt station az the A..
ticuitual college has ISSUED the fol
lowing hallctn warning urcna,iisis
against the spreni ui apple ana pear
blight which Is threatening The frnit
trees oI Inc territory.
During the past few wocks several
specimen pf hlightci tNiPs ol apple
AMI pear trees have heon received D,
the department of biology which show
that The hlighted condition OF the
above mentioned varieties OF .reos Is
hsCCnlng none or less general
throughout The Territory
The symptoms Of The polr Hight.
whica Is caused by the bacillus amy.
loy0iuus Burr Trey are ~ follows
within three 90 six weeks after fer
tilisation o. the Hover has taken
place the young twigs and tips of the
branches may begin TO wilt am show
signs oi general blackeninp resulting
finally in complete hlackcninp and
death OF all ne branches and wigs
affected The Infection usually takes
place n he time of hlossomug and
ih' HiN'hN' ~ NNNhllg ulb0A dNNNNdHf-
Is distributed a. that time IN the
course oi time under favorable con.
dltlnns "A whole branch or tree may
be killed as the disease progresses.
Young fruits of both the apple and
pear an inch In diameter, are often
affected the rapid growth o. the or
aanism gOrgcs the fruit with slime
which may eXude IN droplots
The progress of the disease Is often
clearly shown hS the condition of the
bark. within the diseased area the
tissues of the bark have Eatcr.soak-
ID Appearance ana finally hlacken anu
shriycl Ot'cn one side of a limb will
be badly affected while The other side
viii be perfectly sound to al appear.
ances In many instances the bark is
broken ana from the ruplured areas
there are oxuded droplot, of n gummy