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Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
ed by the Wheaton Building and Lum- 1 Der company

ed by the Wheaton Building and Lum- Der company
 Thsatsr Bill Pleased Patrons.
 At the Bradley theater Tuesday evening Manager George NJ. Fine gave the patrons of the house fine enter tainment in Freckles, probably one of the best things that will be seen here this season.
 A large number of special watchmen remain on night duty in Putnam to protect property against further pos sible attacks by the firebug that has created such a sensation in the city. Many of these watehmen are armed and in a mood to act severely in case they get a sight of the much wanted man.
 Manager Outlines Policy. Treasurer J. T. Mcclellan of the Put nam Social and Athletic club has clearly indicated to the members that all of the shows are to be conducted in a first class manner and in a way that will be above criticism. Mir. Mo Lellan has managed such clubs in three other states and has always met with success At Monday nights show his talk to the members was along the lines of being orderly and the effect
 obtained left nothing to be desired.
 State Policeman Leaves for Hartford State Policeman Robert Hurley re- turned to Hartford Tuesday afternoon after two weeks of work endeavoring to locate the person responsible for the incendiary fires in this city, The police have discovered nothing definite to work upon, finding the case one of the hardest to deal with of any that has ever developed in this city.
 Holiday Dinner at Hospital. Through the generosity of persons interested in the institution, the people in the Day Kimball hospital will have fine Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow Mrs. W. F. Rafferty is at the head of the committee of ladies that is giving a great deal of effort to achieve the usual success.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27

Dr. L. o. Morgan, of So. Ambcy, N. J. says: q prescribe your Casto- ria every day for children who are suffering from constipation, with better effect than I receive from any other combination of drugs"
 Dr. H. J. Taft, of Brooklyn, N. r., says: "I have used your Casto- ria and found it an excellent remedy in my household and priv ate practice for many years. The formula is excellent"
 Dr. Wm. L. Bossermsn, of Buff falo, N. r., says: q am pleased to speak a good word for your Casto- ria. think so highly of it that I not only recommend it to others, but have used it in my own family"
 Dr. F. H. Kyle, of St. Paul, Minn.. says: [" It affords me plea sure to add my name to the long list of those who have used and now endorse your Castoria. The fact of the ingredients being known through the printing of the formula on the wrapper is one good and sufficient reason for the recom- mendation of any physician. I know of its good qualities and re- commend it cheerfully."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27

in the case of William Hammond of Hampton vs the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad compa- ny, the taking of evidence was com- pleted and the jury charged by Judge W. l.. Bennett, this in the afternoon. After being out about an hour without reaching a decision, the jury was re- called and excused for the night. They will be in session again this morning for further consideration of the mat ter before them.
 West Woodstock Auction.
 Auction buyers gathered in numbers Tuesday at the sale of property of William P. Lacroix at West Wood stock, the offerings including cows, farming machinery, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27

Dr. W. L. Leister, of Rogers, Ark, says ;" As 8 practicing phy- sician 1 use Castoria and like it very much"
 Dr. W. T. Seeley, of Anity, N. Y, says "I have used your Cas- toria for several years in my practice and have found it 8 safe and reliable remedy"
 Dr. Raymond M. Evarts, of Santa Ynez, Cal, says "After using your Castoria for children for years 1t anncys me greatly to have an ignorant druggist substitute some thing else, especially to the pa- tient's disadvantage, as in this case. Iaaolese herewith the wrapper of the imtraAoh."
 Dr. R. M. Ward, of Kansas City, Mo, says "Physicians generally do not prescribe proprietary prepa- rations, but in the case of Castoria my experience, like that of many other physicians, has taught me to make an exception. I prescribe your Castoria in my practice be- cause I have found 1t to be a thor oughiy reliable remedy for chil- dren's complaints, Any physician who has raised 8 family, as I have, will join ms in heartiest receln- meadatien of Castoria."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27

thieves and several are prepared to give a warm reception to the invaders.
 The lightning storm of Sunday night burned out the electric fuses in some of the houses here and shut of the telephone connection.
 A few telephone subscribers in the lower end of Franklin have had their telephones taken out because of the inconvenience of the toll service be- tween Lebanon and Norwich, affecting Franklin subscribers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27


 case--F. E. Ritsood Testifies in Hampton Case.
 Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Bassett of Prov ideuee will spend Thanksgiving with relatives in Danielson.
 Mrs. Alfred L, Reed has gone to West Medford, Mass. for stay with relatives.
 John C. Rich of Pawtucket visited friends in Danieson Tuesday.
 Albert 8. Ames will spend the Thanksgiving recess with relatives in Boston.
 Returns from Canada.
 Mrs Eloi Getty has returned from a visit of several weeks in Canada where she was called by the sudden illness of her daughter, Sister Mary Magdalen.
 Seeks Admission to Bar.
 The application of Ebert l.. Darbie of this place for admission to the bar was received at the meeting of members of the Windham county bar Tuesday.
 William Mason was leader of cot tage prayer meeting of members of tLe Pentecostal church held at the home of Mrs. A. Dickerman. Furnace street, Tuesday evening.
 Fowler Reynolds Marriage Today. At. St. Joseph's church in Dayville this Wednesday, morning Miss Helen K Fowler of that place and Thomas Reynolds of Elmville will be married.
 Transferred to New York.
 Oliver Jacobs, electrical engineer with the A. T. and T. company at Buff
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
Terrible Suffering
Eczema All over Baby's Body.

EcZema All OVeT baby's bouy'
 "When my baby was four months old his face broke out with eczema, and at sixteen months of age, his face. hands and arms were in a dreadful state. The eczema spread all over his body. We had to put a mask or cloth over his face and tie up his hands. Finally we gave him Hoods Sarsapa- rilla and In a few months he was en- tirely cured. Today he is a healthy boy" Mrs. Inez Lewis, Barring, Maine.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla cures blood dis eases and builds up the system.
 Get'it today in usual liquid form Or chocolated tablets called SarSatabS.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
Hunter Returns.
Why Physicians Recommend Castoria

Soothing Godes Cordial This Medical Journal Our duy however, is expose advancing health The day for poisoning ought end To know edge which produces and heh by regulating by stupe and readers entitled to the inforrnation.-HaEs Joumac cf HsHh
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
COLCHESTER
Steam Shovel to be Moved-Personal
 Mention.

The steam shovel which is now at the gravel pit near the new dam will be taken down at South Main street this week where the road is to be cut down for the grading of the street for the state road.
 L. w. Baldwin was Colchester call- CT Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Asa B. Taylor were guests of relatives in Portland the past week.
 Mrs. Della Sisson of Wallingford is guest at Mrs. William Pattens on Norwich avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27

ASTORA has with physicians
 pharmaceutical societies medical authorities used by phys
 with gratifying The Castoria unquoab the result three facts nutabe evidence that 1t harmless SecondThat it lay stomach pains and the ames agreeable and perfect substitute for Castor Oil is absolutely safe does
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Hermon J. Gibbs Returns from Ver- mont Hunting Trip - Chicken Thieves to Get Warm Reception.

Deacon Ichabod Stoddard and Miss Sophia Stoddard left town Sunday to spend the winter in New London with MT. Stoddard's son. Edward Stoddard
 Miss N. Nichols has returned to Wilmington after spending the past ten days in town. where she has been acting station agent. Miss Helen Murphy has returned to Fitchville after a weeks visit at her home here.
 J. w. Frink recently butchered two pigs which when dressed weighed 7O3 pounds.
 Hunter Returns.
 Hermon J, Gibbs returned Monday from ten days hunting trip in Yer mont. He brought black bear cub, wild duck and other trophies of his hunt. Reuben Potter, who accompa- nied him. is remaining until he can get deer.
 The hatchet came down on geese, chickens and turkeys Monday and the roosts are thinned out some. Many of the farmers are complaining of chicken
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27

Jerry Labby and J. A. Gagne go to Boston Sunday, as guests of Boston lodge of Elks, to attend the Elks' an- nual lodge of sorrow to be held in Boston theater. Soloists from the Boston Grand Opera company are to sing at the memorial services
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
NO VERDICT REACHED.

Jury in Case of Hammond vs. New Haven Road to Try to Reach De- cision Today,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
PUTNAM

EIks' Charity Ball a Big Success Armed Patrolmen Watch for Fire bug-Jury in Hammond Case Fails to Reach Decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
DANIELSON

Ebert L. Darbie Applies for Admis- sion to the Bar-Cemmissioners Re- serve Decision in Jedoin License case--F. E. Bitsood Testifies in Hampton Case.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
No indigestion in CottOlene doughnutS


Cottolene heats to a higher tenn perature than either butter or lard, without burning or smoking. The high temperature of the fat hardens the albumen, forming a thin crust or coating, which pre- vents the food from becoming fat. soaked. The use of Cottolene saves half the time in frying.
 Coaolene is a vegetable oil shortening-as healthful as olive oil-easily digested-makes food rich and crisp, but never greasy.
 Cottolene isabsolutely pure and clean in it's origin, its manufac. lure, and method of packing. It is never sold in
 bulk - always ~ N in air-tight tin / N pails which kws apaM protect it from
 dirt, dust and +IEI as|s N odors of the EAHLasS:{5 grocery. Pur. EHHss ses l chase a pail of Cottolene from your grocer sessl . today.
 THE N. K. FAIR5ANK COMPANY
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27

In the superior court here Tuesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
Opportunity to Be Generous,

Danielson people who have clothing, bedding and household furnishings that they can dispense with, are be- ing notified that they will find such very acceptable to the special com- mittee of Putnam that is in charge of the arrangements for the relief of those who were burned out in the fire
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
Telephone company's Loss S1o,oot

It is claimed that nearly s10,066 worth of equipment belonging to the s. N. E. Telephone company, to have been used in the placing here of their new central station and changes inci- dent thereto, was destroyed in last Thursday nights fire, The equipment was stored in the brick building own
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
EIks' Memorial Sunday.

Putnam lodge of Elks will hold me- morial services in their hall here Sunday for the deceased members of their lodge, the latest to die being Burton B. Leavitt. These services are held annually on the first Sunday in December
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-27
Adjusting Fire Losses.

Insurance adjusters representing companies that suffered losses in the big fire here were in town Tuesday, inspecting the ruins and making ar engagements to pay the claims
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-06

wore and desecrated, the Rev.
Clarence Virgil Thompson Rich
eson, former pastor of the I'm
manuel Baptist Church, has con-
fessed to the murder of pretty lit
tie Avis Linnell and her unborn
babe.
Yesterday Richeson sent for at
torneys John L. Lee and William
A. Morse, his counSellorS.
To them he told the story of
his intimacy with the pretty, in
nocent girl of the little Cape Cod
village, of the discovery that she
soon was to become mother, of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-06
RICHESON coNFESSES THE DELIBERATE MURDER OF
AVIS LINNELL AND HER UNBORN BABE

the fear that he therefore would
have to break off his engagement
with Violet Edmands, the heir
ess, of his purchase of the deadly
cyanide of potassium, of the meet
ing with, the girl the Saturday be-
fore her death, of giving her the
deadly drug under. the guise of
medicine, of her implicit faith in
his honesty, and of watching her
start for her room to take the
medicine" he had given her. and
that he knew was to take away
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-06

her life and that of their unborn
child in a few brief hours.
The lawyers sat and listened,
loathing the minister before
them, the man whose life had
been dedicated to God, and who
thus had travestied the name of
his sacred profession, and vet re-
alizing that their oaths as law
yers made it imperative they try
to save his wretched life.
From the cell of the dehler of
the cloth, the lawyers went to the
office of District Attorney Pelle-
tier, In charge of the prosecution.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-06
Bulletin.

Late this afternoon District
Attorney Pelletier announced he
would proceed in preparation for
triei of Richeson January IS as
If Richeson had not confessed
The court can refuse to accept
plea of guilty, force Richeson to
trial and, if he be convicted, SEN
tence him to death.
4 4
Boston, Jan. 6.-Invoking the
aid of the God whose cloth he
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-06

The of Clarence Virgil Thompson Rcheson who Iured
Avis Lnne from innocence DEATH three months pro-
tested his by the God whose cloth who
erday confessed that he had co murder the girl
and her unborn babe by giving deadly drug medicine
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-16

The diameter OF the sun Is reckoned
Mt $50 900 miles. This diameter. ow-
ing to its loss OF heat and the conse-
quent condenaa ton. IL steadily being
shortened. though at very slow rate.
OF course. The whole solar system
the sun and all of Its planets-is NOV.
Ing through space at pace estimat-
ed at about 150O0O,O0O OF miles annu.
ally. Those who are supposed to
know about the matter assure us that.
owing to certain causes. too numerous
and complicated to be dealt with In
this place. the planet ON which we live
receives only the .250-mllionth part
of the heat that Is thrown of by the
sun. Even as 1t Ii the earth receives
annually from the sun an amount OF
heat that exceeds by million times
the heat producible by the combustion
Of 2S0000.000 tons Of coal.--New York
American
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-16

Thackeray's mOmentOus first appear
ance In print was a satirlcal poem.
published In the Western Luminary
during one OF the happy holiday times
which he spent In Devonshire when
still scholar mt the Charterhouse.
A certain Mr.. Lalor Shell was to have
delivered II speech upon Penend0n
heath. but the crowd refused to hear
him. He had taken the precautlon,
however. to send copies OF his intend,
ed oration to all the leading Journals
before leaving town. and these, OF
course. printed It, This ludicrous in
cident inspired Thackeray to write u
little jeu d'esprit entitled "Irlsh Melo-
dy," telling how mister Shell" when
the men of Kent "began grievous
shouting" found comfort In rejecting:
my speech Is safe IN the Times | wot
And exc In tho Morning Chronicle"
Westminster Gazette.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-16
Tho Comma Out Party.

A coming out" party IL n trying or
deal. hui II the debutnnte can prevent
her smile from becoming set and her
manner mechanical she will impress
many In her favor, She should pro
nOunce the name of each person dis
tinctly and with gracious infection
OF the voice when presented and not
make too great difference in greeting
her old friends from her new acquaint-
ances.
1t IL n pretty custom today for a
debutante to ask several girl friends
to assist In receiving and entertaining
the guests. They. Of course. arrive be-
fore the hour appointed In the invita-
tiOns, lf they have about the same
set of acQunintances they will know
many OF the guests, but II they do not
know them by name they are privi-
legged TO speak 10 any one. for they are
representing the hostess. II IL their
particular duty to single out for atten-
tiOn any who may seem shy and un-
acquainted with those present.
The ten is often followed 10y little
dinner given to the young women who
have helped to receive the guests and
to other particular friends of .he debn-
tante. She is now formally "out," and
invitations probably follow.
Upon II debutnnte should devolve the
duty Of keeping the account Of recep-
tion days. seeing thnt cards are sent.
noting any change of residence In the
address book. writing notes of invita-
tlon, acceptance or regret On receiv-
Ing days her mother frequently allows
her the privilege Of dispensing the tea
or offering 1t. and In all entertaining
she Is her mothers assistant.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-16

Miss Ollie Smith of Gambler is the
guest of DR.. and Mrs. T. l.. Eley.
Plenty of fresh butter and eggs.
Call Cranmer's grocery, 5t3 NJ San
dusky. Doth phones.
Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Burke of
GAINESVILLE are spending few days
with relatives and friends in the city.
Fine yellow ear corn for sale at
Wards livery los West Vine street.
Mr.. Frederick Moore returned to
Wheeling, w. Va, Monday noon after
an extended visit with relatives in
Mt. Vernon.
Mr.. Orrin Gripps is critically i'll with
tuberculosis at his home just west of
Brandon.
Kilkenney's cigar store and barber
shop now located on South side of
Public square. Give us call.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-16

brothers, so that when they are ma
ture they take an earnest. active and
intelligent part In social. political and
economic affairs With thoughtful and
sympathetic consideration for my work.
they never think of disturbing me.
coming to visit me only when invited,
and are not hurt If not often required
to be my guests. but they are my sin
cere friends. and when | 20 to London
for few days my time IL planned out
for me and am delightfully."- dincd and
entertained by people who can talk
most interestingly on variety Of sub
jects-never personalities"
In beautiful country home forty
miles from Salisbury. at MarnhuIl. In
England. surrounded by servants who
have been with her for years. who un-
derstand her and the necessity for
leaving her undisturbed. she will con-
tinue uninterrupted at her work.
In this way two books are produced
by Mrs. French each year. They are
sent to the publishers regularly every
six months. Perhaps the most popular
of her books and those by which she
IN best known are 1.-The Reiuvenation OF
Aunt Mary" the Susan CleGg stories
and Seeing Europe With Uncle John"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-16

At an informal home dinner the host
ess may serve the soup from tureen.
which Is placed before her The fish
should be placed before the host and
served by him. He also carves and
serves the meat. II one has a maid II
Is best to stand the vegetables on the
side table, but they may he placed on
the dining table II one prefers to have
the dinner served In the old fashioned
simple style, The salad and the des
sert should be placed before the host
ess. and II coffee is served the after
dinner coffee set With the small cups.
spoon and sugar may be placed before
the hostess
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-16

FNtHV @es9o ~ ~ ~
Because America Is too crude and be-
cause the people here do not under
stand her Mrs. Anne Warner French
sailed recently to make her permanent
residence in England.
Born. educated and married In St
Paul. the author Of The Regeneration
OF Aunt Mary" and the Susan Clegg
stories has been pointed to with pride
for many years by st. Paul and Min
nesota people. Now she claims that
she Is entirely transplanted."
This country Is really very young
and very crude" che explains, "and 1t
is difficult for the people, especially
the women. to feel what my work
means to me and to respect 1t. Women
OF America. though they are petted
and pampered as nowhere else, are
not expected TO enter the real world
OF affairs. The men do not take them
into II with them. and so they cannot
grasp what my work may mean 10 me,
English girls are trained as their
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-16
Good
form


30 unfamiliar are many Americans
Is an introduction" that when one wo-
man speaks to another at some social
function there will be no reply. be-
cause ''she has not been introduced"
Every woman should remember that,
no matter who she is or where she Is
from. no such casual conversation can
hurt her. and she should not lay her
self open to the very natural criticism
that she doesn't know enough to speak
when she IL spoken to. A meeting OF
this kind does not necessitate fur.
ther acquaintance. as 1t may cease
when they leave the house OF the
hostess.
Some people like to follow this for.
eign custom OF not introducing their
guests 10 one another. feeling that the
mere fact Of their all being friends
and guests OF the host and hostess IL
q sufficient introduction. There Is "a
difference of opinion, however, on this
subject. and most persons think that u
hostess should put her guests ut their
ease and introduce them when Occa-
sion requires It,
There is difference between n
formal and Il casual introduction. The
formal introduction Is made with a
deliberate purpose. The casual intro
ductiDn Is made to save awkwardness
and need not entail further acquaint-
ance. When II formal introduction Is
made the hostess should always first
ask the privilege of making the intro.
duction. This can be done in very
unobtrusive way. so that the one who
wishes to he introduced knows moth
Ing OF the request.
In making an Introduction ihe man
is presented to the woman in this way.
Miss Johnston, may present Mr.
Sears?" or Miss Johnston, allow me
TO present Mr.. Sears" or still another
expression is, Mrs. Thompson, Mr.
Browning desires the honor OF know
ing you"
In introducing two women always
present the younger to the older.
It Ia correct for n man to ask mu-
tual friend TO present him to woman
or young girl. and, as rule, the re.
quest is granted unless there Is some
very good reason why the woman or
girl does not wish TO meet this special
man.
Men rarely ask to be introduced to
each other, but II n woman wishes TO
present two men to one another they
should never refuse the introduction.
For very formal introduction n
bow, n pleasant smile and the words
"How do you do, Mr.. So-and-so," or
"!!ow do you do, Miss Tor Mrsl So
and-so,' is sufficient, or one may mere
ly repeat the name OF the person pre-
scented In an urdertone.
IL one IL DESTROYS OF being less formal
1t is correct to shake hands even MT a
tirst introduction 1t is also correct to
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-01-16
Purse Versus Passport In Russia.

Purse Versus Passport In Russia.
Should o citizen of the United States
attempt to ente:' Russia without
passport he woulG be turned back ut
the frontier Should he arrive in Rus.
sian waters he will no, be permitted
to disembark until he has produced the
necessary document. properly vised by
Russian consular or diplomatic Off.
Ger. Indeed, the mere possession of an
American passport Is not sufficient.
for the regulations of the Russians
prescribe that the credentlal must be
vlsed before the frontier Is crossed.
Better to lose ones purse than ones
passport In Russia. Funds may be
cabled for and received In the course
of few hours, but 1t Is a question OF
weeks where passport Is concerned.
Russian officials are usually courteous
to American visitors who do not dis.
play too much curiosity about certain
unspeakable Russian Institutions. bu'
let them find traveller In the interior
without n passport and the lucklcss
one will speedily see the inside of
Russian JAIL and sooner or later be
conducted to the nearest point of the
frontier.-Travel Magazine.