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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
DRANK TlNcTURE OF ARNIcA.
George H. Foster of Hyde Park e Railroad Man, at St. Jossph's Hos pitat.

George H. Foster of Hyde Park, Mass, baggagemaster on the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road running between Wlllimantic and Boston, Mass, was taken to St. Je- seph's hospital Friday afternoon in the ambulance after taking a large dose of tincture of arniea in his room at the Merrill house.
 Foster was in his room early in the afternoon when Charles Foley. who occupies the adjoining room heard groans, and hurryihg into Fosters room, found Foster on the bed appar- ently writhing in pain. He asked him If he was in pain and Foster replied that he was. Foley rushed down. stairs and procured mustard and hot water and returning attempted to force some down Fosters throat but FOs- ter shut his mouth and gritted his teeth and Foley had a hard time to administer the emetic, but he finally got some down the mans throat. He firmly believed that Foster had taken dose of poison. Other men in the house hurried to the room and word was sent to various physicians until at last. Dr. c. E. Simonds and the ambulance were secured. When the man tried to Iplace Foster in the am-
 bulance he resisted and appeared de-
 termined not to be taken to the hos
 pital At the institution on exanina- tion of the contents of the stomach revealed by a pump disclosed the fact
 that the man had taken dose of
 tincture of arnica. He was given
 treatment and 1t is believed that he will recover. When a representative
 of the Bulletin called at the hospital
 the physician had just left and Eos
 ter was reported to be greatly i'm
 proved and was at the time convers-
 ing with the nurse attending him. Dr. Simonds, in speaking with Fos-
 ter about the matter, asked him what
 he had taken and Foster informed him that he had made mistake and taken tincture of arnica instead of sulpho- napthol The latter Is a disinfect; 2 and somewhat of poison. It is used for cuts and bruises but is said to have no medicinal properties for in ternal use.
 Chief E. H. Richmond visited Eos ter's room at the Merrill house and found everything in good shape Two
 small bottles were found but both were empty and no odor emanated there from to indicate their original con- tents.
 Foster has wife and daughter, who spent considerable time with him ir l this city last summer. He has been running on the 3.12 passenger train | out of here for some time, returning | from, Boston at $50 in the evening l He has made his headquarters in this city for three or more years. Rail- road men who are acquainted with him say that he was known for his pe- 1 culiarities. He was considered to be
 good fellow" by those who knew
 him best and if he had any matrimo- nial troubles that caused him annoy ance he is not known to have spoker 1 of them to local friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
MARRIED 30 YEARS.
Mir. and Mrs. George w. Thompson
 Observe Anniversary Friday.

MT. and Mrs. George W. Thompson quietly observed the thirtieth anniver- sary of their wedding at their home, PAS Walnut street. Friday. They were married on Walnut street at the home of Mrs. Thompsons mother, Mrs. A. Cameron, Dec. 20. 1882. by Rev. George W. Holman at that time pastor of the First Baptist church. Three daughters were born to them, Lille May, who died in infancy, Gertrude Fay of this city, who lives at home and Ella Ha- zel, who is in the millinery depart ment of large department store in Boston. The last named daughter is talented musician and since going to Boston has frequently taken part in several musical entertainments. During the current month she has played violin and piano solos at sev- eral private social affairs. MT. and Mrs. Thompson were pleasantly re- membered with gifts in honor of the anniversary. They have lived on Wal nut street during their entire married life except for a period of one year.
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Personals.


 George Letendre of Webster, Mass. was in the city Friday.
 Edward Kramer of windhan road was in Colchester Friday.
 Mrs. Daniel P. Dunn of Summit street spent Friday in Hartford.
 James Johnson of Scotland was in New London on business Friday.
 Frank Phillips, first selectman of Hampton. was Willimantic visitor Friday.
 City Health Officer Dr. W. P. S. Heating visited relatives in South Manchester Friday.
 Mrs. E. J. Ross and sister, Mrs. George B. Snow, of Chaplin, were Willimantic visitors Friday.
 Otho O'Sullivan of Stonington was the guest Friday of his brother, J. O'Sullivan of Maple avenue.
 Mrs. Eva F .Holdridge of Chaplin left Friday afternoon for a visit with her father. Deacon Joseph s. Jones of | Moosup.
 Mrs. Martha Tiesing of New Haven arrived in town Friday afternoon to spend the holidays at the home of her son, Dr. H. E. F. Tiesing.
 Miss Florence Bennett, principal oi the graded school in South Wilmington returned to her home on Vergasor avenue Norwich Town, Friday. tc 1 spend the Christmas recess of twr weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
WIILIMANTIC.

river and took of his coat and hat and laid them on the bridge and also left his cane there. It is presumed that he walked to the rivers bank and threw himself into the stream. The water at this point is but three feet deep. Miss Margery Burnham, 13- year-old daughter of Mir and Mrs Fred A. Burnham, while on her way to school, went over the bridge and found the coat, hat and cane and rec, ognizing them hastened to the home of the Rays and told Mrs. Ray Mrs. Ray, Henry Humes and Peter Carlson went to the river and saw Mir. Rays body lying on it's back in the bed of the river. The body was pulled out of the water and laid upon the bank until the medical examiner had ar- rived and given permission for its re- moval
 No intimation had been given by Mir. Ray Friday morning that he contem- plated suicide, but he had remarked that he would kill himself unless he could be cured of his aggravating dis ease. MT. Ray was a native of Nor wich, but had spent the greater por- tion of his life in Scotland and Hamp- ton. There survive several brothers and sisters. He was a brother of Mrs. Frank Allen of Scotland and was a member of Scotland Congregational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
NATIVE OF PRESTON.
Emery Bishop, s2, Dies at Hospital Member of f2th Regiment, Conn, Vols.

Emery Bishop. resident of South Nindham for many years, died early Friday morning at St. Joseph's hos FltaL where he had been a patient for several weeks. For many years he was employed as a blacksmith by the Willimantic Machine company and was considered an expert at his trade. He had lived in South Windham for the past twenty years and for the past few years had been janitor of the South Windham school. His wife died a number of years ago and since that time he had lived alone. The opG near surviving relatives are said to be two nieces, one living in New Haven and the other in Belchertown. MT. Bishop was a native of Preston and was a veteran of the Civil war al- though he did not belong to Francis s. Long post No. 30, G. A. R. at the time of his death.
 He served during the war in Con- pany G. Twelfth regiment, Connect icut volunteers. He enlisted Nov. 5 1881 and was honorably discharged on Aug. 12. 1885 The body was re- moved to the rooms of Funeral Di- rector Jay M. Shepard on North street to be prepared for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
SOUTHLAND RAY SUICIDES.
Native Of Norwich, Suffering from In curable Maady, Jumps Into River at Hampton.

 Courtland Ray, aged 50, desponden, apparently because of his physical condition, went to the bridge over the Little river at Towards Valley, Hamp- ton, about o'clock Friday morning and committed suicide. The body was found about half an hour later. Med ical Examiner Dr. Charles M. Knight of Chaplin, who was called, pronounced death due to suicide.
 MT. Ray had been suffering from an incurable disease. Thursday a local physician called on him as usual. The doctor told Mr. Ray that he would have a prescription filled for him at a local drug store. Friday morning word was telephoned to the drug store that the same would not be needed as Mir. Ray was dead.
 MT. Ray left the house about : o'clock Friday morning, walked down to the bridge that spans the Little
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were from other European countries. By far the greater proportion. amounting to nearly half the whole number hall from Russia, Austria Hungary sends nearly 800, the United Kingdom contributes 150. The larg- est number of foreign students goes to Berlin, which has nearly 1900 stu dents from all quarters of the globe, including Japan and Australia; Mu- nich and Leipzig come next with $50 and $50 respectively. University students taken as q whole form a
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
The German University.

It is a commonplace among scien- tific men that if 1t is desired to know a subject or research from to p to bottom it Is necessary to study the German authorities. The implication is not necessarily that the German investigator is more brilliant or pen etrating than any other, but rather
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
Silk or Lawn Waists for Gifts

A pretty Lawn Waist, daintily trim med with lace or embroidered, makes very pleasing gift, or something bet ter-a Silk Waist with Robespierre collar, trimmed with lace and frills would certainly please her-s1.5O- to s$50 for Lawn Waists and sS.5O to lS S7.50 for Silk Waists.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
Heard. About Town,

There was no session of the local police court Friday morning.
 Miss Annie Shea and Miss Annie Kelley spent Friday in Hartford.
 Miss Ella .Hussey and Miss Loretta Hussey of Jackson street were guests of friends in Hartford Friday.
 Dennis Dorgan, formerly employed in this city, now a railway postal clerk, was in Willimantic Friday call- ing on friends.
 Mrs. Arthur P. Dorman of Shetucket park left Friday morning for two months visit with friends and rela- lives in Boston. Woonsocket and Prov idence.
 Mrs. T. R. Parker and son Raymond A. were in Hartford Friday visiting Dr. T. R. Parker. who Is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in that city for the removal of a growth upon his arm that has been troubling him for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
M. E. Men's Club Gives Supper.

A fine oyster supper was served in the Methodist vestry Friday evening from 5.30 until o'clock. The supper was prepared and served under the auspices of the Mems club of ttN church. Fred W. Derrick, the chef, received many compliments for the de- lectable manner in which he prepared oysters in all styles, to suit the vary ing tastes. There was a large attend ance at the supper.
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synthesis of the results obtained is the more thorough going and com- plete. In short, it is a testimony to the scientific painstaking of the Ger man genius. A tribute of another sort to German industry Is afforded by a summary of the extent to which the German universities draw students from foreign countries. In the last academical year the twenty one Ger man universities attracted altogether 4672 foreign students, of whim 4O64
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
Murray's Boston Store WlLL|MANTIC, CONN.
 Store Open Evenings Until Christmas
THE STORE WHERE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT PROB LEM CAN BE EASILY SOLVED.
 SHOP EARLY IN THE DAY

With only few days to do your Christmas shopping, and with many gifts yet to be bought youwan to visit the store which has thousand and suggestions to offer you, and where you can exercise your widest choice from the most complete stocks and you shop carly you choose in quiet esurey manner and you more individual attention than you can at the last moment
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
TOY DEPARTMENT

The great variety here and the wide range of prices make de- cision easy and you without definite plan you will get plenty of inspirations in this Toy Store-Dos Furniture Dishes, Toy Pianos Games, Sleds Wagons Automobiles Engines Boats Horns Hobby Horses Animals of all kinds, in fact everything for young and old
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
FTTCHVILLE

On Sunday. Dec. 22, Rev. c. Elmer I.amphere will preach at the Fitchville Baptist church at il a. m. Topic for the chiidren's talk, The Boy Samuel. Morning sermon topic, The Holy Spirit Needed. In the evening there will be q song service at o'clock, followed by brief sermon on A Bag With Holes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
Compound Interest
Has Earned More Than Speculation.

If you don't believe that compound interest has earned more money than. speculation call and inquire or write to this bank, where money at interest is better than high-grade stocks or bonds. It earns as much as safe se- curities, and the value of the principal never fiuctuates; your money is al- ways worth 100 cents on the dollar. and your funds are always available
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
Open An Account
 By Mail

The Willimantic Savings Institute accepts deposits from any person any, where. You can use the mails with perfect safety and nobody need know your banking business unless you choose to tell 1t. Send money in check or money order payable to The Willimantic Savings Institute, or cash in registered letter. and we will open your account and send your bank book and full instructions. Your money and interest can be drawn at any tima
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
Mrs, John Morixer.

Mrs. John Morizer, aged s1, died Thursday at her home, 37 Stone Row, following a long illness. She is sur- vived by her husband, three daughters and a son,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
W. C. Whitney to Address spirisuaIists

Wellman c. Whitney of Springfield Mass, will speak at the Womans club rooms Sunday at Il a. m. and at p. m. under the auspices of the First Spiritualist society of Willimantic. During the services c. Howard Willard will sing, accompanied by Miss May belle Taft at the piano.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
Furs for Gifts

If you want to make someone's bright eyes brighter, no more delight ful gift could be found. This store is to be absolutely depended upon for Furs of trustworthy quality at the right prices, s7.5O to sS5.Ge a set. or separate Muff and Scarfs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
What Is eoina On Tonight.

Roller Skating at Valley Street Ar mory,
 Three Weeks at Loomer Opera House. Moving Pictures at the Gem, BiJou and Scenic Temple.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21

Nippon Hand-painted Nut Sets, gold trimmed at $1.50, $2.5O and sS.5O set. Nippon China Hand-painted Ice Cream Set of ' pieces, s5.sS and s45o. Nippon Hand-painted Gold Trimmed Celery Set, pieces, s3.1s set
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ONLY ONE ~BRoMo oUrNrNEs That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUrNINE. Look for the signature of F. ". Cures Grip in Two Days. zSc.
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The morning service will be followed by a short meeting of the church
 members.
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the common gray species of the Canary Islands.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
Christmas Handkerchiefs

Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, hem- stitched, lace borders and embroidered corners, other plain lace edging, some scalloped and embroidered corners, 25c each.
 All Pure Swiss Linen Handkerchiefs, hemstitched and lace trimmed, with pretty embroidered designs, in corner, 50c and 75c. Better Quality Handkerchiefs war ranted pure Irish linen, with pretty Venetian. and Princess Lace Border, iS1.00 to S1.50
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considerable community in Germanys they number some 5E.000 sltossthsr. Of course about one in twelve is a oreigner-London Morning Post
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Umbrellas for Gifts
 If you are puzzled about what to buy for sifts, try Umbrellas. they are al- ways acceptable and make very rse- ful and practical gift.
 Our assortment affords every ad- vantage. plain or elaborate handles, with good covers for men at s1.oO to $500.
 Ter WeuSsm 11.o0 to $500.
 For Children. 75c and $1.00.
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Nippon Hand-painted Gold Trimmed Bon bon Dishes, $1.9S each.
 Nippon Hand-painted Plates, sSc to $1.75.
 Austrian Hand-painted Berry Sets, S175, $4.9S and $5.9S.
 Nippon Hand painted Chocolate Sets, S4.9S and $7.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-21
CUT GLASS AND CHINA FOR GIFTS

First aid to the beaed gift seekers will be found in the base men You will find thousand tempting little gifts in Nip pon Hand-painted China.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-11
FUN ERALS.
Reuben B. Brown.

From the Buckingham Memorial on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock the funeral of Reuben B. Brown was held with an attendance of many friends and relatives including some from out
 of town. The casket was draped in an American flag and surrounded by flowers. Rev. c. H. Ricketts off1ciated
 and the bearers were these veterans
 of the civil war: Edwin Spalding, Pe-
 ter Campbell, Timothy Sullivan and
 Prof. J. Herbert George. Burial was in Yantic cemetery. Commander Hen " Hovey of Sedgwick post. No. 1,
 c. A. R.. and Acting Chaplain J, A. Wheeler conducted the committal service of the Grand Army. Rev. MT Ricketts pronounced the benediction and Professor George sounded taps upon his bugle Undertaken Gager was in charge of the funeral arrangements
 Reuben B. Brown passed away ir | the soldiers home in Noroton Mon
 day afternoon, October '. He had been ] i'll about week and had been in the home at two different periods for a l total of five years.
 Mir. Brown was born in Preston and was carpenter by trade. Most oi
 his life was passed in this city. He went to the front in the civil war as 1 first sergeant of Company c, 18th reg | iment, c. ", recruited by the late ! Capt. Isaac H. Bromley and served | three years and proved loyal soldier
 Samuel T. c. Merwin was first lieu 1 tenant and the late Charles B. Case was the musician of the~ company There are forty members of the com E pany still living.
 After the war MT. Brown followed l his trade here and later for years con- | ducted a restaurant on Water street | and did a successful business. Aftel | he disposed of his eating house ht | lived a retired life for many years. Ht ! dwelt in the Falls section of the city ! In Norwich, December 12, 1856, MT | Brown was married to Miss Phoebe ] Jane Armstrong by Rev. J. M. Wor. | cester. The bride was the daughter
 of Loyias Armstrong, native of Col i chester, and Pheobia Slocum Arm strong, and was born in Newport, R I. Mrs. Brown died in this city Feb
 ruary 29. 1904, aged 75 years.
 MT. Brown is survived by sister
 Mrs. H. A. Palmer of Norwich. HI
 leaves two granddaughters and on | grandson, the children of his onl, ] daughter, the late wife of Albert | 1 Potter.
 Mir. Brown was SO years of age. H l belonged to Sedgwick post. G. A. R
 He had sunny disposition and mad friends easily. His habits were cor
 rect and he was in every way a wor
 thy citizen.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-11
SALARY LISTS OF TOWN TEACHERS
School Board Show Reratng of Entire ForceYear of Serv
 ice Make Big Difference in Many Cases-Total Salaries to be Paid Now $sS 353- Night School Staff Named

The Town School committee met Thursday afternoon at p. m. to take action on the resolution passed at the annual town meeting, Oct. 7th, when the following resolution was adopted by the town meeting:
 That it is the sense of this meet ing that the Town School committee so adjust the salaries of teachers in the public schools, that the teachers in corresponding grades in the diff ferent schools of the town, or who do substantially the same amount of work in the various schools, shall henceforth receive equal, or substantially the same compensation, reasonable considera- tion being given the length of time such teachers have been engaged in teaching.
 Resolved that in order to give effect to the provisions of the foregoing reso- lution the amount of S80,000, stated for salaries in the budget presented by 1 the Town School committee be in- creased to and shall be $SS,500 for the school year 1912-1913 and the amount of $88,500 is hereby approved for salaries in the school account. The school board, although 1t un- derstands that 1t is not legally bound to take notice of this vote, has decid- ed to adopt it's provisions. In order
 that citizens may fully realize the
 exact result of the resolution of the are published, showing the full salary l List of Teachers Salaries.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-11
SECOND BURGLARY HERE
 INSIDE OF A WEEK.
Mrs. Clarence A. Woodnansee choked by Intruder Who Took $105 and a Watch-Got Away Without Leaving Trace.

The second night time burglary here in d week in which the perpetrators got away without leaving a trace oc- cured Wednesday evening about 3 o'clock at the home of MT. and Mrs. Clarence A. Woodmansee of No. 5S Pearl street. Money to the amount of sl05 and gold watch was stolen, and Mrs. Woodmansee was choked into insensibility by the intruder before he made his escape.
 Entrance was gained to the house while Mir. and Mrs. Woodmansee were out. When they returned MT. Wood mansee left his wife at the porch while he stepped over to a neighbours When his wife went into the house alone she was grabbed and he found her on the floor when he returned The intruder got cut through an oper window. Mrs WCodmansee was SC severely affected by nervous shock tha' l she had 10 have a doctor.
 This West Side burglary has som, similar features to another one II | Greeneville last Saturday night. wher' 1 a woman was choked by man wh, I got of without being caught.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-11
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Patrick Murtha.

The death of Catherine Murtha, wid- ow of Patrick Murtha, occurred on Thursday evening at 20 minutes after midnight at the home of her sister, Mrs. Margaret Quinn. No 49 Wash ington street. She had been i'll for about three weeks with diabetes.
 Mrs. Murtha was a native of Ire land, but had lived in this country since about 1857. She was married in this city to Patrick Murtha, whose death occurred a number of years ago. For the last ten years Mrs. Murtha had been employed by Hall Bros. of this city. She was of a kindly dispo- sition, which made her many friends, and her death will be regretted by many. She leaves no children, but is survived by five sisters and two brothers-Mrs. Margaret Quinn and Mrs. Bridget Murphy of this city, Mrs. Ellen Delaney of Taftville,
 Mrs Eliza Dyer of New London, Mrs. Ann Costigan of Providence, Thomas ] Slattery of this city and Michael Slat- ! tery of New London.
 Mrs. James Malone. | The death of Louise LaVafge, wife ! of James Malone, occurred early 1 Thursday evening at her home. No. 211 1 Maple street. Her age was 26 years | II months.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-11
PERSONAL

Miss Pearl Jackson has returned from a vacation spent with western relatives.
 Mrs. Lee Mitchell of Uncasville wRs Harris of Stafford.
 Mrs. F. c. Church and Miss Helen B. Moore return this week from ten days in the Berkshires.
 Miss Victoria Dodd of Porto Rico is spending week with Miss Adelaide Beckwitha of West Town street.
 Mrs. Kirk Spaulding of Mystic is entertaining Mrs. Agnes Sisson, and Mrs. Lena Haworth of Fitchviile.
 Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Williams have returned to Moodus from a few days visit with friends in Waterford.
 Jeremiah A. Desmond of Cliff street expects to leave this morning for New York for the next game of the world series.
 John M. Tolin, in business in Nor wich, who has been i'll at the home of his parents on Montauk avenue. New London, has recovered.
 MT. and Mrs. Paul V. Claus and daughter Viola have returned to New York city after visiting Mrs. John O'Brien of Trading Cove.
 Mrs. John A. Spafford and her sister Miss Lealia Phillips. of Bridgeport. are in Lebanon to visit relatives. Mrs Spafford has her little daughter Helen with her.