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Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
DANIELSON
Attempted Hold-Up of DayvilIs Man Does Not Put of His Wedding Wilfred Rillings' story-Funeral of Marcus 5arstow-Supt. Samuel An dersen in Summer Camp.

Among the gods of the Greeks and Romans there was one who performed a very active part. This was Mer- cury, who hastened upon errands for all the gods, and who. mythology re- lates, was not always as scrupulous about his actions as he might have been. Mercury may have acquired a brother by this time and the venture some pair may have been guilty or having held up Wilfred Billings at Dayville Sunday night and of disar- ranging some of his wedding plans; at least some mysterious beings did, whether mythological characters or not, so it is said, at any rate, and Monday Deputy Sheriff Michael Grim shaw and Constable James Cochrane were Investigating the story.
 MT. Billings. who is a mill opera tive, had arranged to be married Mon day morning at St Joseph's church in Dayville to Miss Alexandrine Briere, of the part of Killingly, near the town farm. According to Billings story, he was on his way to call on his bride to-be Sunday night, when he was set upon by two men, who beat him and robbed him of $290, which was his wedding nest egg, and also took his watch.
 | Sheriff Grimshaw. on report of the matter, immediately started an inves- tigation, but were unable to trace the mysterious characters that figure in the story. The relation of the incl dent was a shock to the bride, but both she and MT Billings decided not to let the affair interfere with their wed ding only as far as could not possib- ly be avoided. Therefore they were married Monday at Dayville by Rev. Ignatius Kost. but at a later hour than had originally been planned The groom showed few marks of the disastrous happening of the night be- fore when he stood before the altar rail and after the ceremony had been performed there was nothing to indi- cate that they were not as perfectly happy as they would have been il providers of the night had not plotted to rob them of their bliss. DayvilIe buzzed with interest over the affair Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
COLCHESTER
Borough Nine Loses to Lebanon, to 3-New Fire Engine Expected Daily Vacation Notes.


 The Colchester ball team was de- feated Saturday afternoon on the park by the Lebanon nine The game was a good exhibition The batteries: For Lebanon. Jones and Pultz; for Col chester, West and Nelkin. Score by innings:
 Lebanon .. ....1 1 1 0 0 o o o 2-5 Colchester .. ...0 0 0 0 o 0 0 2-S UmpiRe, James Sherlock.
 Two errors by the Colchester play CTS in wild throwing gave their op ponents two of their runs. The crowd was enthusiastic in the last half of the ninth Colchester had three men on bases and a hit would have tied or won the game Nelkin, who was thought would surely bring in the runs needed, struck out and left them on the bases. The locals have good infeld now and what is needed now is a good outfeld The present outfield with one exception is practically use less in both fielding and batting. It is now up to the manager to strength en the outfield and the team would stand some show against their oppon- ents. West and Jones both pitched a good game. The strike outs were about eual. It is now expected that the Columbia team will play here next Saturday.
 Myron R. Aben was in Salem Sat urday with his touring car, taking down Mr. Hills and party to their summer home.
 William H. Van Horn of Williman- tis is the guest of friends in town.
 New Fire Engine Coming.
 The board of warden and burgesses
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06

held their monthly meeting at the of- flee of Sheriff Wickwire Monday eve ming. Reports of the committees on fire engine and sidewalks reported progress. The engine is now expected daily The laying out of the side walk on the south side of Lebanon avenue is nearly finished.
 Personal Items.
 George Westbrook of New York ar- rived at his summer residence south of the village Saturday.
 Isaac Avery of Lebanon was a Col chester caller Saturday.
 Henry Damon of Middletown was the guest of his parents on Lebanon avenue over Sunday.
 Charles Bailey of New Britain was at his home on South Main street over Sunday.
 Samuel Gelert and H. Wolf spent Sunday at Haywards lake.
 Pitched for Websters.
 Joseph Lazinsk, who was expected to pitch against the Lebanon team on the park Saturday, went to Web ster. Mass. to pitch for a team of that place.
 Colchester fire company, No. 1, held it's monthly meeting in the parlors of the engine house. Monday evening.
 Pastors Vacation.
 Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Blake left or Saturday for a months vacation. They will visit New York city and places up the Hudson.
 At the morning services in the Con. gregational church, Rev. George Key holds of South Manchester occupied the pulpit.
 Edward M Day of Hartford and Da vid s. Day of Bridgeport were guest at their home on Norwich avenu
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Waureqan Call Accented.
MISSOURI EDITORS SHOOT.
Congress District Duel May End in
 Death of Bystandsr.

Moberly, Mo, Aug. 5.-The White nomination for congress in the Second district resulted in a shooting scrape at Huntsville, Randolph county seat. between John N. Hamilton. editor of the Huntsville Herald. a White Cot ton organ, and Van Davis. editor of the Huntsville Times. espousing the cause of Fucker. Hamilton was shot in the right arm by Davis and Davis was shot in the hip by Hamilton
 Several shots were fired one of which struck a hystander, Allen Gum. the ball entering his body just below the heart and he is thought to be in a serious condition. It is feared that the trouble is not over
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
.JEWErT CITY
PIainfield Barn of DearnIey G Clarke
 Burned, with Two Horses, Stock, Eetc.-Loss $1,o0o-Real Estate Sale.

A disastrous fire occurred in Plain field about 3 o'clock Monday morning, by which the firm of Dearnley & Clarke, who have their headquarters here, met with loss of nearly thou sand dollars. The fire was in a barn in the rear of their branch store, own ed by Payson Babcock and occupied by Dearnley & Clarke.
 The property burned was two horses, a delivery wagon, a buggy, three har- nesses, also a quantity of merchan- disc, which was stored there. One of the horses was liberated and blind- folded and efforts were made to get him out, but to no avail.
 The fire was doubtless of incendiary origin.
 Death of Infant Son.
 Walter Joseph Jacobs, the eleven weeks old son of Mir. and Mrs. John Jacobs, died Sunday afternoon.
 Miles Mccarthy is able to be at work again in the local railroad freight of fee, after weeks lay off on account of rheumatism.
 Buys Tract of Land.
 F. E. Williams has purchased of the Ashland Cotton company a tract of eight acres of land on the north shore or L06 pODu Slludleu III the TedT of the Swift & Carpenter properties.
 Mrs M Jennie Higgins is visiting in Norwich for a week.
 Called Back to Providence.
 Conrad Clarke of Providence, who has been visiting here with his two sons, George and Archie. was called home suddenly on account of the ill., ness of his wife. 
 Gossip and Chat A. M Clarke is at Jamestown at his wife's home.
 Mrs. William Johnstone spent Sun day in Willimantic.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. Edw. Driscol and family of Norwich were guests of the Misses Driscoll on North Main street Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fitch of Nor wich visited Sunday with MT and Mrs. c. w.. Robinson on Soule street J. E. Phillips and his daughter. Mrs | G. H. Prior, were at Greene, R. l.. camp meeting Sunday. Miss Alice A. Brown of this place and the Misses Mary and Helen Kel- 1 ley of Killingly will remain at Man. tucket for another week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
OBITUARY.
Mrs. William E, Richmond,

Sarah, widow of William E. Rich mond, died Saturday at the home of w. A. Robbins In North Coventry. De- ceased was 75 years old and formerly lived in Mansfield Depot. Her hus- band died about four years ago. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Robbins home. Bur ial was in the Center cemetery, North Coventry. Funeral Director Jay Nj. Shepard of this city was In charge Of the arrangements.
 Benjamin Layisne.
 Benjamin Lavigne, S3, died at his home, 74 Elm street, early Sunday morning from the inf1rmities of age. Deceased was born in Montreal, Can ada. October II, 1929. and was one of the pioneer French Canadians to set tie in eastern Connecticut, coming in 1852 to Taftville where he lived ten years. He then settled in Baltic and in 1872 came to this city. For many years he was an employe of the old Willimantic Linen company. There survive widow, Emma, three daugh- ters and four sons. Mrs. Joseph Ga grand of Lynn. Mass, Mrs. Emma Lisse,i Mrs. Mary Gagne of this city, George of South Manchester, Peter of r dlfuSf, h1dS5.s JOS6p4 Ol Std1OTu Springs, and Henri Lavigne of this city.
 Mrs. Nelson Morin.
 Mrs. Nelson Morin. aged 42, died on Sunday evening at her home, 25 Milk street, after an extended illness. There survive her husband. a daughter, Miss Celia Morin, her mother. Mrs. L. Du- prey of Fall River, Mass, two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Anthony Beauregard of Fall River, Mrs. John Healey and Joseph I. and Fred Duprey of New Bedford
 Jeremiah s. Latham.
 Jeremiah s. Latham, 90, died at his home in South Wilmington Sunday eve ming, from breaking down due to age Deceased was a native of New Lon don. There survive three sons, George of Stafford, Charles of South Willing ton and Albert Latham of South Will ington and two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Eldredge of Wilmington and Mrs. Nell lie Little of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
McDermott Distances the Field.
OBITUARY.
pr. William H. PaImer.

Dr. William H. Palmer S3i> is dead in Woodstock where he has spent his summers for a number of years. Dr. Palmer came from Providence, where he has been a practising physician and surgeon for long time, though he had not given much of his time to his profession for a number of years. He had of late spent his winters in California or Florida Dr. Palmer will be buried in Woodstock. where his wife is buried. The deceased physi- clan leaves one. son, Greenville E. Palmer of Boston
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
FIFTY-rWo ARRESTS
In Town of Windham During the Past
 Month.

During July in the town of Wind ham there were fifty-tw arrests for the following causes: Cruelty to ami mals g. defrauding boarding house keeper 1; drunk 14; breach of the peace g; assault 4; begging 1 suspi- cious persons B. wilful injury to pri- vate property ?; insane 1; manifest danger of falling into vice 1; drunk and breach of the peace 4; runaway boys 3; incorrigible minors 3; embez- clement 1; horse stealing 1. Total 52.
 Disposition of the cases was as fol- lows: Paid fines and costs II: turned over to other officers 9 released by chief 4; nolled 2 committed to in sane hospital 1; Home of the Good Shepherd 1; committed to jail 4; ex- ecution of judgment suspended 4; turned over to parents l. judgment suspended 4; fine paid and costs re- mitted 1; continued 6; fine and costs not collected 1. Total 52.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06

Saturday and Sunday They tried their luck at bass fishing at Gardnern lake Saturday and had fair success.
 AIr. and Mrs Louis Grollman and daughter of Moodus were guests of friends in town Sunday.
 Fred J. Springhorn of New York s visiting friends in town.
 Rev. and Mrs. George Reynolds of South Manchester are guests of Mrs. Revnolds' mother. Mrs. A. F. Cragin. on Broadway.
 J. Mandell and $. Rosenwasser of New York were guests of their families at Grand View. over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
c. V. TRAINS RESTORED.
Boat Train Just Late Enough to Miss
 Hartford Connection.

Monday the restored passenger trains over the Central Vermont railroad were run. The boat train was ten min utes late in reaching this city and con- sequently did not make connection with the train for Hartford, which waited about five minutes for the ar rival of the c. V. train and then pro- ceeded on its way. The c. V. rtain had twenty four passengers when 1t reached Willimantic It is reported that four passengers boarded the train at Norwich and the other twen- ty at various points from New Lon- don to this city. The train from Palmer. Mass, due In here at 2.40 D. m, and concluding its run here, had six passengers, but it is said that there was no baggage.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
HALrs CHINA LAND BOOM.
Titles to Property Worthless Unless
 Approved by Government.

Picking Aug 5-President Yuan Shih Kai has ordered provisional au- tborities to warn foreign purchasers Inf Chinese lands or concessions that m s,ich transactious will be recognized unless approved by the central govern - nent Ever since the revolution be- ran traders and representatives have been gobbling up up-country lands at great bargains.
 Several very large American Inter ests having acquired rights by me method the president repudiates them, and serious trouble is threatened for them. oil fields in szechuan province especially are involved.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06


 Rev. F. W. Armstrong, new pastor of the Pentecostal Church of the Nag arene, is to take up his work in Put nam this week. Rev. Mr Armstrong is making preparations for an active ministry in behalf of the denomina- tion in this city.
 Miss Isabelle Byrne of the Roosevelt hospital, New York. is spending her vacation at her home in this city.
 MT. and Mrs. James Tatem, MT. and Mrs. Charles K Shaw and Miss Bernice, of Willimantic, who is visiting here, were at Crescent beach Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. John Wells are enter taining their daughters, Eliza of Cleve- land and Martha of Providence.
 From Worcester to Wed.
 Susan M. Kane, A. corset maker. of Worcester, and Thomas A. McCon- nell, 40, of the same city, came here Monday and were married by Rev. F. D. Sargent.
 The selectmen held a regular meet ing at the municipal building Monday afternoon, transacting only routine business.
 Only One Fire Alarm.
 The records of the fire department show that there has been only one alarm-that a still one-for this month. Even brush fires have been few this summer.
 chiIdren's Day Wednesday.
 Tomorrow Wednesday, is Children's | day ct Alexander's lake and many of the little people of this city will be | permitted to take advantage of the trolley company's liberal offer as re- gards transportation.
 Choir Returns from Beach.
 The members of the choir of the Congregational church, who have been l spending a week at Crescent beach returned to Putnam Monday afternoon reporting a very enjoyable trip. Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. L. o | Williams, Miss s. Elizabeth Clarke | Misses Myra Ellis, Grace Chandler Gladys Murfey, Marjorie Burgess, Jo- sephine Clifford Christie Clifford Gladys Farmer, Hattie Inman, Fife | Inman, Lindley NJ. Cain. Wallace Smith, John A. Morse. Jr., Graydon A Sharpe. The hotel occupied by the choir will be taken for next week by party of choir boys from Torring l ton.
 McDermott Distances the Field. The first standings published show | that Thomas McDermott of this city is miles ahead of any of the other competitors throughout New England | in the worlds baseball series contest that is being conducted by a Bostor paper: in fact, he's so far ahead he's | lonesome. He has a lead of s20S,00C votes over his next nearest competitor who is a taxi starter in Boston. Mir l McDermott is not going to let up, how | ever, and will work along just as ar dently as if he were trailing the field 1 Thousands more of votes came to hin Monday, and his friends say that they would not be surprised if he collects million before the contest ends il l September. As a matter of fact ht has nearly half million now.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
JOHN HOWARD THAYER DEAD.
Decorator Who Furnished Executive
 Mansion in Chicago,

John Howard Thayer, aged 72, died Sunday evening at his summer home in Chaplin, near North Windham vil- lage. He had been i'll with Brights disease thA past two weeks. At one time Mir. Thayer was a furniture sales man and then became an interior dec orator and attained marked success in this line of work. He was in charge Of the interior decoration of the exec utive mansion at Chicago, H., and also furnished it from top to bottom. A few years ago he came to North Windham, bought the Henry HoWey place and thoroughly renovated it. He then sold it back to Mir. Howey and purchased a farm in Chaplin and an- other dwelling house. He was accus- toned tO spend his summers in Chap lin. His home was filled with inter- esting curios-some of great value. There survive two sisters, on residing in Chicago. and the other has been with him during his recent illness. State Policeman Theodore r. Down. ing of Hartford, formerly of this city, is a nephew of the deceased.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
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 fuctuates; your money is al- ways worth 100 cents on the dollar, and your funds are always available
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Arrested and Taken to Norwich,

Edward Gauthier. wanted by the au- thorities of New London county for non-support, was arrested in this city Monday forenoon at 11.45 o'clock by Chief E. IT. Richmond. The latter turn ed the prisoner over to Deputy Sheriff Wood of New London county. who took Gauthier back to Norwich via trolley
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
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 time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Neu Aausn polios Invsstinatinn.

New Haven, Aug. civilian Rob- ertson and Frank Delmastro a black smith and shoemaker, respectively. who were arrested yesterday. charged with assault upon three young girls, had their cases continued in city court today until Thursday under bonds of s1.000 each. pending further inquiry by the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
WiIlimantiC, Danielson and Putnam


the week ending August 8, was appor- tioned as follows; Willimantio water works, S6770; police department $135.50; maintaining sewers, SIP; con struction of sewers. s15.20; sidewalk construction SPA; water works con- struction $120.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
The Trials of a Traveller.

q am a travelling salesman" writes F.. E. Youngs. F. Berkshire, Vt, "and was often troubled with constipation and indigestion until I began to use Dr. Kings New Life Pills, which I have found an excellent remedy" For all stomach, liver or kidney troubles they are unequaled. Only 25 cents at Lee X OsgoOd Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
WILLMANTIC
What Is Going On .Tonish

R. ''
 san Jose Assembly, No. IA, Knights Of Columbus.
 Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Nelson.

Sunday afternoon Walter E. Bangs and Miss Maria Nelson, both of Wor- cester, were married by Rev. Mir Row ley. The couple were unattended.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Mayor to Be Mounted Aide.

Mayor D. P. Dunn has accepted the appointment as a mounted aide de camp on Chief Marshal Philip ]. Sul- livan's staff for the state parade of the A. 0. H.. in Bridgeport, August 20.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
To Hold Clamhake.

The Lake Wangumbaug club will hold it's meeting and bake at the Hem locks Saturday. August 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Dress cauaht from Bonfire.

New Haven. Aug. 5.-Miss Genevisve O'Keefe. formerly a well known school teacher died at her home today Of burns suffered at her home Saturday when her garments ignited from . bonfire
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
PUTNAM

Wedding of Worcester coupIe-oniy One Fire Alarm in a Month--Choir's outing-Death of pr. William H. Palmer-calI to Wauregan Church Accepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
WEDDINGS.
Holmes Mckinney.

J. Leroy Holmes of Stonigton and Miss Elizabeth Mckinney of South Manchester were married Saturday at S25 Pleasant street by Rev. William Franklin Rowley, pastor of the First Baptist church. They were unattend- ed. Mc. and Mrs. Holmes will make their home in Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Baseball Girl PIeases.

Dora Hall, a chic vaudeville start, put on pleasing and original act for the patrons at the Bradley theater Monday. She is reader and elocu- tionist and Is known to the public as the baseball girl. In her impersona- tien of the diamond hero her Strike tuhi" was an effervescent reminder of a certain umpire that has gained a reputation around the American league circuit. Her act made a hit.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Wooden Ware

No. S Floor Brooms extra good qual- tty, four sewed, value 40c now 27c. Dustless Hardwood Floor Mops, value 65c, now 45c.
 Smiths 1o-arm Clothes Dryer, value soc. now 3ec.
 Five Dozen Perfect Clothes Pins. value 10c, now 7c.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06

Huckster women were a common sight in New York 50 years ago
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
PATENTS

Ffotec. your idea Handsome so-page
 Guide Book Free. HARRY E. BACK. Attorney at. Lau. Phoenix Block. panielsen. Conn ocf1TuTb~
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
FUN ERAL-.
Marcus Barstow.

Funeral services for Marcus Bar stow were held Monday afternoon at one o'clock at the Barstow homestead in East Killingly, Rev. Robert F, Sherman of South Coventry, formerly of East Killingly, officiating, assisted by Rev. P L. Cosman, pastor of the Free Will Baptist church at East Kill lingly. "No Burdens Over There was sung at the service by Miss Lil- lian Sayles of East Killingly Burial was in the private cemetery of the Barstow family on their property aI East Killingly. A. F. Wood was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06

City Pay Roll. The labor pay roll for the city. for
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
CIambake a Success.

The annual outing and clambake of Putnam local, B. I. L., held at Old
 Killingly pond on Sunday, was a sue
 cessful affair The good weather brought a maximum attendance, Dan ielson being well represented at the gathering. The bake was fine and everybody had a good time. The prof it's of the event will be added to the sick benefit fund of the organization.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
The Parsonaas Annex.

Writing of the Sargent cottage at
 Oak Bluffs. Mass, Judge E. M. Warnet
 sets down: Tt might well be called the parsonage annex, for 1t Is quite safe to say that within it's walls more of the members of our congregation and church Congregational have
 been comfortably sheltered and enter tained than in any other home or cot l tage excepting the parent parsonage on Grove street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Noted Players comino.

Ethel Swan Corbett, noted tron- bone soloist, and Bowen R. Church, cornetist, In concert at Orpheum the atre Wednesday, Aug. T. Popular prices.-Adv
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Driver Did His Part.

A near accident occurred in the bus mess section Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock when local woman came close to being struck as she was cross ing the street by big motor car that had a Massachusetts registry The woman fell to the ground, and evil dently the driver of the car thought he had hit her, for he came back to make an investigation. The woman said she was not hurt and proceeded on her way. Her name was not secured by the police.
 Wauregan Call Accepted.
 Rev. J. s. Herman Gore of New Hampshire has accepted call to the vacant pastorate of the First Congre- gationaI church at Wauregan.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Purse for PastorIs Wife.

Mrs. D. A. ElmQuist, wife of Rev. Mr. Elmquist, the Swedish pastor at Woodstock, was given a surprise by members of the church on her 18th birthday The affair was held in the church. Mrs. Elmquist was presented a purse of over $40 in special recog- milton of her services as organist of the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-06
Croquet Sets Reduced

S-Ball Croquet Sets and nicely fin- ished. s125- quality. reduced 10 8ee. and Si.50 quality reduced to $1.2e.