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Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
TRAIN JUMPED TRACK.
 CRASHED THROUGH BUILDING,
important Event in 1853 Two Miles
 South of Norwich.


 
 A reminder of the days when the railroad was still in its infancy and a journey thereon was a momentous event; when the Civil war was un- dreamed of, though murnurs against the policy of conciliation pursued by the government toward the slavehold- ing residents of the south were be- ginning to grow in volume, and when races between Mississippi river pack cts were occurrences to be told of at great length in the press of the day, has come to light in the form of Vol ume 1 of the Illustrated News, pub lished in New York in 1853 by Bar mum & Beach in the form Of 8 week ly. designed to take a place on g. par with the Illustrated News of London and other similar publications. The volume is the property of Frederick Bitters of Quaker Hill.
 Peculiar Railroad Accident.
 Of local interest is the story of a railroad accident, accompanied by an illustration, drawn on the spot" which occurred about two miles south of Norwich, The article, which is headed Railroad Accident Norwich,
 
 To the Editor of the Illustrated News:
 T send you enclosed 8 rough sketch of a very singular railroad accident which occurred on the seventeenth ut. (March IT, 1s53), on the N. L. P. & Willimantic railroad about two miles below the city of Norwich, Connecti- cut. The road winds along by the side of the beautiful river Thames, and the spot where the accident took place Is one of the most romantic that could be imagined.
 "As you see by the drawing, a short curve Is taken between the house and the ridge on the left. The train was under full headway-running too fast for safety, and, on turning the bend, the engine ran of the track, detach~ ing itself from the cars, and cut through and into the house on the right, tearing away the entire side and burylng itself in huge fragments In the body of the building rhe rooms that were torn away were the l1itch- en and the butteFy. The good woman of the family was busily engaged in her household duties, and was, no doubt somewhat astonished at receiv- ing so sudden a call from her unwel- come visitor, who very unceremonious- ly deposited her, along the fireman, among the IuDS and barrels in the cellar below. She was hurt but not dangerously. It is marvel that she was not killed. The locomotive is a complete smashup.
 The drawing was taken on the spot few hours after the accident occur red by young artist who has acquired considerable reputation as, @ landscape painter in Massachusetts,. I induced him to surrender 1t to me for the pur- pose of sending it to the News, as I have noticed your request for contribu- tions of this kind. F. C. Sn
 According to the News, the opening night of the New York Hippodrome, which occurred about the first of May, 1853, was & mementous event A de- scription of the building was given and it was stated that it would seat about 5000 persons
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
DRAFTING OF NORWICH MEN
Orders Received bv the Seectmen to Take 176 From the En- rolled Militia For the Service of Active Militia of Fifty Years Ago.

place last year and Will of course be extensively patronized this season.
 Cant. B. K. Abbott's company in the Twelfth c. V. numbers 87 men. A dozen more will be received on ap- pIication. Captain SchleILer of New London of the Twelfth c. V. has nam ed his company the Belcher Rifles ait CT Hon. Nathan Belcher of New Lon don.
 It is understood that the Twelfth regiment has received marching or ders and will proceed to Washington as soon as the men can be collected probably within two or three days.
 Ordered to Draft 6,ooo.
 Jan. IS. l862.-An order was issued day before yesterday to draft S,o0O of the enrolled militia of the state of Connecticut into the active militia The proportion of each town will soon be announced Orders have been issued from Washington to forward the First Connecticut battery to Port Royal as soon as possible
 G. Crocker's grocery store on Cllft street was robbed of some $17 in balls yesterday noon by party of boys.
 An association has been organized in Hartford under the title of the Connecticut Chaplains' Aid comm1s- sion, of which Governor Buckingham is president and many clergy of dit- ferent denominations and prominent men are interested for the purpose ot supplying all Connecticut regiments with chapel tents. libraries and home newspap pers.
 Burnsi6e's Expedition.
 Jan, 20. 1S62-A despatch from New York states that news has been re- ceived that the, whole of Burnside's expedition had passed Into Pamltco sound by IHatteras inlet. Norfolk threatened by General Wool, who has ordered the removal of all women and children. Evacuation of Roanoke 1s- land and Yorktown.
 Governor Buckingham has had an interview with the New Haven com mittee relative to the def6nces of that city and is going to send two rifled brass six pounders and accompan1- ments and other large guns as soon as they can be procured.
 Capt. John Eldridge of Mystic, who was taken prisoner by the rebels while fishing near Tampa Bay. Florida, and sent to Richmond jail, arrived home last week. Because he was sick an other prisoner allowed him to take his  change of freedom.
 The Eighth, Tenth and Eleventh regiments are with General Burnside on his expedition. The Fourth regi- ment is in barracks at forts neaI Washington. The Connecticut battery which is to leave tomorrow for Port Royal, has an equipment costing S1O0,- 900.
 Propeller Charles Osgood.
 Jan. 21, 1S62.-The propeller Charles Osgood has been chartered by the government to carry supplies from New York to Baltimore
 The seleotmen of this town have been ordered to draft 176 men from the enrolled militia for service in the active militia.
 Wires were broken down in all di- rections by the weight Cf ice upor them.
 Writing from Ship Island about the Ninth regiment, g. correspondent says The boys are complaining of their in activity, the only source of excitement being the little gunboat New London which was making merry work among the secesh vessels, bringing in a prize almost every day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

superior court the first Tuesday in February.
 The plaintiff claims that on the night of November 1s. about 8 50 o'clock, she was a passenger on the Washington street car in New Lon don, when short distance from the house of A. H. Miller in Broad street the conductor notified the passengers that the car would go no farther. Tn getting off the car and while using due caution, she stepped into a ditch reside the track, where the company was repairing the road. She was thrown to the ground, receiving sprained ankle, bruises about the body and sprained fragments
 She alleges that the company was negligent lp not having proper bro lection around the excavation and that the employees of the company were negligent anG incompetent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
OBITUARY.
Mrs. James Watt.

Christina Moir, widow of James Watt died at o'clock Friday after noon at her home, No. 325 Boswell avenue, following an illness of five days with pneumonia
 She was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. and was the daughter of John and Christina Strachn Moir. She had re- sided in this city for a number of years. Her husband died Aug 26, 1896. She was a member of the GreenevilIe Congregational church,. Her death is mourned by many friends who loved and respected her for her numerous good qualities. She leaves a son and two daughters, Mrs. P R. Thom, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Miss Margaret Watt
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Fifty years ago there was no little uneasiness cccasioned by the order re- ceived by the selectmen directing them to draft 176 men from the enrolled militia for service in the active mili- tia. This was the number for Nor wich to furnish, and furnish them she did later on. The order required 5000 in the state.
 There was a cold and icy period with snow and evidently much the same kind of weather as the past ten days, fifty years ago, and there was then the same inclination to forget to show el paths or sand the walks An ice storm broke the wires and crippled teegraphic communication.
 The regiments ready are being nov ed south, the First Connecticut bat tery being ordered to Port Royal as quick as possible The Burnside eX- petition is in Pamlico sound, there being three Connecticut regiments herewith There vas an increase in activity about that period though some of the regiments were beginning to complain about their inactivity
 Propeller Thames Launched.
 The following items were taken from The Bulletin of fifty years ago, cor
  day:
 Jan. 15, 1862.-The propeller Thames was launched from the yard of Green man Bros, at Mystic day before yes terday, and leaves today in charge Of Capt. Leonard Smith for New York, where her engines will be put in. She will be ready for service in about four weeks
 The steamer Connecticut took the Seventh New Hampshire regiment from Allyns Point to Jersey City yes terday
 The whaling fleet of New London has been reduced from 28 ships and barks. nine brigs and schooners, with a tonnage of 11,245 on the first of January, 1861, to 14 ships and barks and six brigs and schooners with a tonnage of 6,259 at the present time. The importation of sperm oil, whale oil and whalebone, into the port, the past year, amounted to PIT bbls sperm oil 19452 bbls of whale, and 55,450 pounos of bone, falling greatly short of that of 1860.
 Three Per Cent. Dividends.
 Jan. 16, 1912.-The Shetucket Man ufacturing company and the Falls Manufacturing company have declared QlNlQenaS or 0 per cent.
 Last evening the Union association presented Sergt. Major Whittlesey of the Thirteenth c. ". member of the club an elegant silk regulation sash.
 All patriotic and charitable minded citizens will take pains during the present icy term to keep their side walks clear or at least safe for pedes- trians. It is a Christian duty to our neighbOrS and then it is so easy to perform. A little sand or ashes will do the business when the shovel isn't equal to it.
 Governor Buckingham Renemnated.
 January 1T, 1S62.-The republicans in state convention nominated for governor William A. Buckingham of Norwich, for lieutenant governor Rog- CT Avertll of Danbury, for secretary of state. J. Hammond Trumbull of Hartford, for treasurer q. A. Coite of Middletown, for comptroller L. w. Cutler of Watertown.
 Earnings meadow has at length been flowed and is expected to be in skating order if Mr. Jack Frost has felt disposed to give the good cause a lift. This was a favorIte skating
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Entertainment Given by Knights of St.
 Paul-Various Items.

The playlet A Committee Hearing was repeated Friday evening in Union hall by the Knights of St. Paul of St. Andrews church with great success The audience filled the hall and the evenings programme, which was a repetition of the one given on the night of Jan. 12, was most favorably re- ceiyed. Thirty-one young people took part in the entertainment. Ice cream and fruit punch were on sale in charge of members of the society. At the conclusion of the entertainment, danc- ing was enjoyed until midnight music being furnished by Benson's orchestra.
 The amusement committee was com posed of Howard IIarkin, James Kirker, Williams; arrangement com mittee, Robert W. Kendall Johnson Banfield, Harry Allen, Gustave Ryd- holm.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
YkNTIC HAPPENINGS.
sleghing Party from First Baptist Sunday SchooI Entertained by Charles Frink

Through the hospitality of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Frink, their home was at the disposal of their son Charles and the members of his class of the First Baptist Sunday school Thursday evening. The Unity class, accompa- nied by their lady friends, enjoyed a sleigh ride to Franklin in BaiIey's large sleigh. Arriving at 9 o'clock various games were enjoyed The Unity quartette, accompanied by Miss M. Bowne, rendered several vocal se- lections. A lunch was served by the host, assisted by his hlster, Mias Grace Frink.
 Supt John Marshall of the Yantlc Woolen company Is spending a few days in New York
 Sliding vanished after the warm rain of Friday, the mercury creeping up to 50 degrees.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS.
Annual Meeting of Congregations
 Church-Notes and Personals.

The annual meeting and rollcau of the Taftville Congregational church opened at 7.45 o'clock Thursday even ing with a good number present. Fol lowing the singing of a hymn, there was reading from the scripture and prayer was offered. The report of the treasurer was read and accepted, as were those of the superintendent of the Sunday school. F. J. Working, the pas
 tor, Rev. Donald B. MacLane the Mis- sionary society, by Miss Anna May
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Utterly Wretched
Nervous PFostration Long Endured
 Before Remedy was Found.

Before Remedy was Found.
 Miss Minerva Rer1inger, Upper Bern, Pa, writes; For several years had nervous prostration. and was utterly wretched. I lived on bread and beef tea because my stomach would not re- tain anything else. I took many rem edies, but obtained no relief until I took Hoods Sarsaparilla, when I began to gain at once. Am now cured"
 Pure, rich blood makes good, strong nerves, and this Is why Hoods sarsa~ parilla, which puFifies and enriches the blood, cures so many nervous diseases.
 Get it today in usual liquid form or chocclated tablets called Sarsatabs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
BORN

GALLUP-In Ekonk, Jan. 14, 1912, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Edwin S Gallup
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Do not allow your kidney and blad- der trouble to develop beyond the reach of medicine. Take Foley Kidney Pills. They give quick results and stop irreg- ularities with surprising promptness. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Ut&e Bulleti1l, Norwich, Saturday, Jan. 20. 1912.

The Bulletin should De deliver ed everywhere in the city before 6 a. m.
 SubscriberS who fall tc rscsive l. by that tlme will confer 2 favoe by re- porting the fact to The Bulletin Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
SUIT FOR $5,ooO
Brought by Mrs. Katherine Hooper
 Against Connecticut Company,

Alleging negligence on the part of the company and it's employees. Mrs. Katherine Hooper, wife of John T, Hooper of New London. has brought suit against the Connecticut company for s6.Oo0 injuries received several weeks ago when she fell into a ditch beside the track in Broad street, New London, while ahShting from a car. The papers gre returnable before the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
MARRIED

SALVAS-LANDRY- Webster. Mass. Jan. 15, 1912. by the Rev William II. Ducharme, Joseph Salyas, Jr., of Put nam. Conn., and Miss Euphemla Landry of Webster.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Governor Buckingham Renominated.
ARTHUR M. BROWN
 NAMED AS DEPUTY.
Appointed by Grand Master Justin
 for Eighth District.

It is Arthur NJ Brown of Jewett City, and not Arthur M. Brown of Waterbury, formerly of this city, whose picture was used by mistake on Friday morning, who has been named as dep uty for the Eighth Masonic district,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

 For New England Fair, colder, Sat urday: moderate cold wave north DOT tion; brisk northwest winds dimin- ishing by night; Sunday fair, slightly warmer west portion.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Saturday fair and colder weather will prevail, with fresh west erly winds, and on Sunday fair wealth CT, with slowly falling temperatures.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the changes in temperature and the barometrit changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m.........-.....:.... 46 29.SS IZ m. ......s.,,...'-.'.,' 49 29.t0 p. m...,................ S4 2S,S6 Highest 50, lowest 34
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Rain or snow, followed by clearing; variable winds, becoming north.
 Fridays weather: As predicted.
 Sum- Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
GREENEVILLE NEWS.

Six hours after high water 1t Is low tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Sun. Moon and Tides.
 Sun High Il Moon Rises. Sets. Water,l Rises. a. m. D. m. a. n. a. III.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
NEW l.e5,! M5!@ 5Sa3o' !!s9o S!1.5O

Write or telephone w. J. Phillips. Agent, New London. Conn. for state. rooms and information. 1y8Id
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06
THE COUNTY TICKET.

The republicans of Meagher county
placed in nomination last week a tic
ket that every conscientious voter
can heartily support. The nominees
are nearly all progressive in their
sentiments, the kind of progressives
that LaFollette, Cummings, Clapp
and Hadlev are. The delegates to that
convention are not bull mooses, but
just as good republicans as can be
found in the country today. They be-
lieve in staying in the party and
working reforms within the organiza-
ton rather than going to 4 new par
ty.
For county treasurer townsman
Of Judith Gap was placed in nomina-
ton. Oscar Skeen has been identi-
fled with the business interests Of
Judith Gap from the inception OF the
town, and is highly respected by all.
He is fully capable to ill this impor-
tant office, and when elected will see
that the funds Of the county will be
placed in the banks Of the county and
that all the banks will receive a
square deal.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06
The Spirit Of Progress.

Everybody IS tlngllng with joyful
anticipation Of the coming celebra-
ton. The healthy enthusiasm Of the
prime movers in the systematic and
business-like preparations has spread
50 rapidly and 80 thoroughly that
practically everyone throughout the
surrounding country has become
more or less embued with the same
spirit.
The question met everywhere is:
Are you going to attend the celebra-
tom" And very few are they who
give negative answer. Of course
they are going! Isn't 1t to be their
celebration? Are they, too. not citi-
Zens Of this wide awake community?
And are they not expected to do
something to make the occasion Il
success?
But the celebration itself, with all
its good things, 10 not the only thing
in view. 1t might be said that, to a
large extent, its purpose is to keep in
view the old ideals and to awaken the
citizens to i realization Of possibili-
ties even greater than have heretofore
been recognized. We are living in Il
land Of marvellous natural resources,
only II few Of which have been dis
covered. We are to understand that
it is our business, as citizens and
neighbors, to contribute of our
thought and energy to the end that
Nature and the by-products OF Ma
ture shall be made to contribute to
the comfort and the legitimate enjoy
ment Of the people. In other words,
comfortable homes. higher education,
and wholesome pleasures are among
the things to be found ut the goal.
But these are not all. II we seek
to have these things only that we
may lavish them upon ourselves,
without thought Of our fellows who
are less fortunate, and without Il
! strenuolsand justifiable effort to pur-
ify the moral atmosphere in which
we and our children. our fellows All
their children may develop noble
manhood and noble Womanhood, we
at once disqualify ourselves for the
rights Of citizenship ana brand our
selves with the same insignia by
which we identify greedy corpora
tons.
But we refuse to be so classified.
We are determined that the move
ment for greater opportunities. more
comfort, and higher morals shall con-
time to advance. We want il city
and Il community to which, when
strangers come among us. we can
point with pride, because Of the high
, ideals and clean citizenship. And il
there should he within our ranks u
few who have not had such IL vision,
let us, with kindness and Il logical
demonstration of the fact that we are
right. win them to our way Of think
ing. Unitedly and sympathetically
let us press forward to the goal.
Carlos ID. Bradley.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06
GARNEILL

With ringing Of bell and laughter
of children, the beginning Of another
year of school was ushered in Tues
day.
boys are already bringing in some
big punches.
Miss Lily Mcdonald goes to Helena
this week, where she will attend the
Montana Deaconess school, which
opens the fifth of September.
Rev. A. j. Armstrong received
telegram Monday from his sister in
Illinois, stating that his father, who
is quite aged, was very low.
DR.. Betten returned last week from
Aberdeen, Idaho, enthusiastic over
the unusual opportunities for profit
able investment in land in that vicin-
ity. His faith in the future of Aber-
deem vas sufficient to lead him to in
vest three thousand dollars in a twen-
ty acre tract adjoining the town.
Rev. Carlos d. Bradley went to
Oxford Saturday, where he preached
Sunday morning and evening. He al
SO made a trip from Oxford to the
Gap in the afternoon, preaching at
the NJ. f. church at two O'Clock.
Mr.. McChesney. the efficient man.
ager Of the big elevator, has taken
warning from the threshing- engine
whistle and is preparing for = big
rush OF grain in few days. He has
added one OF the Marley brothers to
his force for a few weeks.
Miss Helen Peck, who for the past
month has been attending summer
school for teachers at the Montana
Wesleyan university at Helena, il
home again and has assumed her d..
ties as principal Of the school here.
Rev. W. w. NanOrsdel. d. D., o.
Great Falls, district superintendent
Of the Great Falls district of the NJ
+. church, will hold the first quarter
| ~ conference Of this charge mex
Tuesday morning.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06

Judith Gap, Meagher county, Mostaaa, 10.
Gated In the center Of the largest aud most
prolific winter wheat region 10 the werld, Is
On the Great Northern and Milwaukee rail.
roads, 1893 miles west Of St. Paul, ~ miles
east OF Helena, the state capital, aed 246
northwest Of Butte, the greatest mlsl.x camp
On earth; 10 miles east Of Great Pals, the
Plttsbury Of the west; ll4 miles west Of BIZ.
liags, the sugar beet city; and 1895 miles east
Of Seattle. the key tothe Orient.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06

been needed for many years. This
contract amounts to $4,000.
And there you are.
And what are you going to do about
it?
TO say that this condition of af
fairs can be remedied by the east end
electing all the county commission
ers, ora majority OF the board. is
absurd. 1t will take six years to do
this and we cannot wait six years for
good roads in this end of the county.
Think it over.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06
PARTY "REcuLAR,TY..

would r2iller be- right than he
regular The man who boasts
Of his unshakable regularity 10
boasting Of his unshmk BILE inefh.
cheney. He is proud that he
does not count. The men who
will not follow the leaders when
they go wrong are the men who
keep the leaders right. The men
who will not follow the party
when 1t goes wrong are the men
who keep the party right. AS a
nation We are passing out of the
political leading strings Of the
special interests into the full de-
velopment Of political maturity.
The sign Of our advance from
childhood into manhood Is the
progressive movement-Gi6Ord
Pinch0t.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1912-09-06

Make yourself nests OF pleas
ant thoughts. None Of us yet
knows, for none Of us has been
taught in early youth what fairy
palaces We may build Of beau
tiful thoughts-proof against adj
versity. Bright fancies. satisfied
memories, noble hlstories, faith
ful savings, treasure houses Of
precious and regtful thoughts
/, which Gaze cannot disturb, nor
pain make gloomy, nor poverty
\ take away from us-houses built
without hands for our souls 10
live m.-RuSkin.