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Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11
sHesterIy Gets Highway Supervisor
Town Council Appoints Justin Haven at $1,O0O Salary Henry B. Asard Elected Town Solcior-Other Offices
 Filed-Ovide O. Savigny, 29, Drowned While Bathing
 Burning of Mystic Sub-Station Causes Trouble.

T.- newly elected members of the
 town. council met Monday
 D. and the following named .'vurn into office by Clerk Everett
 nipple: William L. Clarke, pres
 C. Clarence Maxson, Maurice
 vun. William Culley, Wayland A. s lders. Albert II. Langworthy and tr.~ies B. Thomas President Clark ..isinistered the oath of office 10 Clerk 1alipfN. Then came the appoint u.suls Nithin tue gift of the council anu wet IS follows:
 Town Auditors alter E. Wheeler, Richard ]. Butler.
 Superintendent of Health-Lewis Stanton.
 constable Cwith power to serve civil process )-JamAs W. Burke.
 Town rgeant-Herbert P. Clarke. Judge of Probate-Edward M. Burke. Police COnstasles without pay and without power to serve civil process James MaXweIT Charles H. Fay, James C. Stewart. Horace E. Burdick, Harry s. Coyle. John Reardon, William H. Greene, David T. Talbot, Philip C.. Brown. William F.. Burk. J. Henry Burk, John Al Hines. Benjamin E.. Chauncy, Elias B. Rathbun, Russell l.. 6locum. James A. Saunders. James
 
 William Culley. Howard W. Swan, Ar uorId II. Burdick, Walter H. Nash, Walter F. Wheeler. Daniel J. Whalen. William Rose. Augustus T. L. Led widge. Lewis Stanton, H. Fred Card, Ralph F. Steadman, Edwin H. Sutton, Michael Cur1iR, Adam Archie, Ellery Barbet. John Catto. Joseph D. Wells, Donald Mel. Ferguson Daniel J. Don ohue, Everett A. Kingsley, Charles A. Dion.
 Corders Of Wood-Albert H. Lang worthy. simon P. Nichols, William Holland. Samuel T. Patton, George H. Williams, Patrick Morrison.
 Gaugers of Casks-Albeft H. Lang worthy. John T. Edmond.
 Packers of Fish-James O. B2bcock, Charles H. Crandall. stephen W. Col lins, Ellery Baroer.
 Sealer of Weights and Measures E6vin Barber.
 Auctioneers- Howard Vose, Oliver P. CrandaiL. Russell L. Slocum, Eu- gene B. Pendi ieton. Thomas V. Cottrel, Nathan W. Moves. Elisha E. Carpen- ter.
 sealer of Leather-George A. Cham plin.
 Measurers of Grain-John T, Ed mond, Albert H. Langworthy.
 Surveyors of Land-Thomas McKen- ESe. George W. Woodward
 Surveyors of Lumber-Albert N. Crandsll. J. Irving AtsxsOn, Charles E. Sherman. Herbert T. Kenyon, Frank N Wilcox
 Weighers Of Coal and Other Mer- chandise-Thomas J. Welch, Henry R. Sexar, George H. Gallagher
 Fleld Drivers-Isaac Bent, William B. Briggs. James B. Babcock.
 Pound Keepers-William c. Gavitt, James B. Babcoc5, Albert H. Lang worthy, Henry C. Lanphear, Isaac Bent, William B. Briggs.
 Fence Viewers-Joseph Frazer, John ". Berry, George E. Chapman
 Commissioner of Wrecks-Stephen w. Collins.
 HsrooT sters-George F. Barber, Charles B. Coon.
 Tree Warden-ETederick C. Buffuru- Committee to care for the burial of and to erect headstones at the graves cf deceased soldiers-John B. Brown Police Constables. to serve as reg ular police-Thomas E. Brown, Edwin
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11

There is more Catarh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, aud until the last few years was supposed to be incurable For a great many years doctors pro- nounced it a local disease and pre- scrlbed local remedies, and by coh- stantly failing to cure with local treat ment, pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be a constitu- tlonal disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment Halls Ca tarrh Cure, manufactured by r. J. Che ney X Co.,. Toledo, Ohio. is the only constitutional cure on the market It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful It acts di- rectly on the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimo- nials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY X CO., To- ledo, Ohio
 Sold by Druggists T5c
 1'Hke Halls Family Pills for constl- patton
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rooms, but you will never again have your clothing in the arm-pits soaking wet from precipitation, or have them get stiff, fade, and have the colors run, if you use the new marvel, PERSPI-NO.
 You can go to dance, to the theatre, concert, or any social affair, feeling sure that you will never beihumiliated or be in perfect misery because of arm-pit perspi- ration. PERSPI-NO is powder simple formula, absolutely safe for anybody. Try it once; you'n be convinced and surprised. You apply it with the pad which is packed with every box sold. PERSPI-NO is a wonder. You'll say so after using it once. Satisfaction or money refunded.
 PERSPI-NO is for sale at your drug gist' at 25c 8 box, or sent direct, on receipt of price, by the Perspo Co.,, 2715 Lincoln Ave, Chicago. For sale and recommended ill Norwich by The Lee & OsGood Co.
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FreckIed Girls

It is an absolute fact. thatone 5Ocent jar of WILSON'S FRECKLE CREAM will either remove your freckles or ca -se them to fade and that two jars will even in the most severe cases completely cure them l am willing to personally guarantee this and to return your money without argument if your complexion is pot fully restored to its natural beauty. WILSON'S FRECKLE CREAM is fne- fragrant and absolutely harmless. Will not make hair grow but will posi- lively remove TAN, PIMPLES and FRECKLES- Come in today and tryit. The jars are large and results absolute Y certain. Sent by mail if desired. Price 50c- Mammoth jars S1.O0. WILL SONS FAIR SKIN SOAP 25c.
 For sale by
 H. M. LERoU.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11

Ovide Oliver Savigny, mule spin ner who has been at work at the White Rock mill for two weeks, was drowned while bathing above White Rock vil- lage Sunday afternoon Savigny was a good swimmer and was with some of his millmates on the bank of the river when he decided to take a swim. He removed his clothing except his under drawers and went into the river alone. After a short while he was missed by his associates and it was apparent that he was drowned, having evidently been attacked with cramps so suddenly that he could not reach the shore Search was made for Sa- ylgny, and after three hours the body was seen lying on the bottom of the river. Fred DeLorne divested himself of his clothing and brought the body 10 the surface. It was landed near the spot where Savigny had left his clothing.
 Dr. J. Howard Morgan, medical ex- aminer, and Thomas F. Brown. chief of police, were notified. Dr. Morgan viewed the body and gave 1t into the custody of Undertaken Murphy. In the opinion of the medical examiner death was due to drowning by acci- dent
 Savigny was born in Canada, twen- ty-nine years of age, the son of Henry Arthur and Herueline Mary Laferrl- ere Sayguy. and his home is Natick, R. l., where his parents. five brothers and four sisters reside. He left Natick two weeks ago to work ill the White Rock mill. His father and four broth CTS came to Westerly Monday morning | and accompanied the body to. Nat ick. Tbe mass of requiem will be sung in st. Josephs church, Natick, | and burial will be in St Johns ceme- tery, Arctic
 Mr. SaVigny was member of Leo
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Make. ths Natlon Gasn.

The awful list of injuries on Fourth of July stasgers humanity. Set over against it, however. is the wonderful healing, by Hucillens Arnica Salve of thousands who suffered from burns cuts. hrlsCS bullet wounds or cXplo- sions It's the tiiek healer or bois, 1lcora, ecZemI, sore lips or piles, 15c at The Les < Usgeod Co,
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Via, who has been visiting at her for mer summer home here, has returned to New Canaan.
 Invitations are out for the Stening- ton high school dance. to be given in honor of the class of 1912 at the Wequetequock casino, Thursday eve ming, June 20 at o'clock
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Work of a MaIefactor.

The irony of it is that all the other people who imagine they are Lincoln are in lunatie asylums- Columbia (S. O ElaLe
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sristol.-The blacksniths of the city have decided to get into the Saturday half holiday schedule and began Sat urday to close their shops at noon on Saturdays for June, July, August and September,
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Briefs and Personals.
Missouri Idea spreadino.

When the reichstagJ hears a. sugges- tioh that the kaiser be sent to join the mad king of Bavaria or Abdul Hamid the pillars must be in danger in Ger many also.-Pittsburg Dispatch
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11
S~ONIn TON
James R. Muse Has Painful Accident lite Mallory Weddng-Mrs. Jes- sic Capron Collins Dead-Roads to Be Oiled.

MT. and Mrs John Merriss of Brad ford, R. l.. were guests Sunday of Dr. c. o. Maine.
 Saturday afternoon James R. Muse of Stonington, while at work at the New London shipyard. was injured by a falling derrick. He is employed as ship carpenter and while at work about D. m. was hit in the upper part of his right arm. Several stitches were taken to close the wound. His tongue was also cut and he lost two teeth by the accident It will be some time before he is able to work.
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But rhere,s the Colonel.

Governor Stubbs desires to abolish the legislature. That might bo all right 80 long as Governor Stubbs lived but what would become of the state fl he should happen to die e?-Omaha Bee
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We Know to Whom He Refers.

"A man can be a progressive" says Judge Gary of the steel corporation, without being a demagogue, a social ist or an anarchist. Birmingham Age Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11

Arrangements are being completed for the commencement exercises of Westerly high school, to be. held in Nigh school hall June 19 The grad uating class of 1912 is composed of the following:
 Hannah Josephine Barber Ruth Es- telle Burdick, Phyllis Elliott Clapp, Louise Crandall Coy, Lisette Evelyn CulleT Olive Marguerite Datson, z Jenna Edith Ennis, Bessie Mary fenelon, Bessie May Gayitt, Alice Lu- cile Pashey. Bessie West, Lucy Helen Whitfcrd, Arthur Forest Andersons. Frank Edwin Collins, Peter Joseph Anthony Conf, Willard Raymond 'Crandall, Earle Dolbeare Frazier, Raymond Howard Hiscox 'Phineas Munsell Randall, Jr,, Franklin Chap man Smith, Raymond Douglas Taylor John Bennett, Wilcox, David Williara Woods,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11
Lauah on Dixon
Taft No 0nittor.

The .real humer of the campaign is in the thought of Colonel Roosevelt having a manager Omaha Bee.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11
Local Laconics.

The attendance is growing at the Seventh-day Adventist sessions in Beach street
 Mrs. John R. Slater of New York is visiting her sister Mrs. Charles P. CCttrell, 2 Elm street.
 Rev. and Mrs. William l.. Greene Of Boston are guests of Mrs. Greene's mother, Mrs. A. H, Langworthy. B Elm street
 Mrs. r. H. Neibecker, accompanied by her daughter, Bethena, is the guest of her mother. Mrs. Harriet J. Pen dleton, in Cross street.
 The body of Daniel Sullivan, who died in Bellevue hospital, New York, arrived in Westerly on the 1.51 train, Monday afternoon. After services in St Michael's church burial was in St. AiichaePs old cemetery.
 Rev. Charles J. Dutton, formerly of Westerly. who for the past two years has had a pastorate in Westford, Mass. closed his labors with that parish, May 3i. He was accepted call from the Union Congregational church of Lit jle Compton, R. l. He began his work there June l, with much promise of success.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11

Judge John W. Sweeney, Postmas- ter Charles j. Butler and Irvine o. Chester, a committee of the board of trade, explained to the council that there was opportunity to change the line of the front of the Coy property, next 10 High street entrance to Viii COX park. Mr. Coy was willing to give the projecting land to the town. to stralghten the line and widen the side walk. providing the town would set the coping back two feet and add to the concrete sidewalk the width taken for public use, the addition to the side walk 10 be of material similar to the present walk. Councilman Langwor- thy made strenous objection. but after 2 long discussion. the proposition as submitted by the committee was ac- cepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11
WEDDING.
Hite.Mallorv.

Saturday several Stonington people witnessed the wedding of Miss Eunice Gift Mallory, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
 Robert Mallory, and George Edgar Fite IT.. at the Presbyterian church at Rye, N. Y. The wedding took place as 3.S0 D. m., and was followed by a reception at the home of the brides
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11

Of the police officers the same as last year, payable bi-1nonthly at the rat SS0 month for the chief and S7O for the IHUolmen. Edward E. West was appointed police sergeant and deputy chief of police.
 The sum of $500 year was fixed aa the salary of the judge of probate ir lieu of all fees
 The bond of the town treasurer and collector was fixed at S25,0OO, and that of the town clerk $10,000.
 CounCilmen Culley, Flynn and Thomas were selected as a commit tee on street lights. Councilman Thom- as was also appointed a committee to supervise the care of the public toi- le; at Watch Hill
 The town clerk was authorized to draw orders on the treasurer to pay the highway accounts and police sal aries.
 Applications for appointment as town solicitor were received from Harry s. Agard and Samuel H. Da- Wis. Councilman Maxson moved that Alr. Agard be appointed and Council man L2ngworthy seconded the motion. Councilman Flynn said that while he vas personally in favor of Mir. Agard he had been requested to ask for an informal ballot which was taken. The result: Agard 6: Davis 1. On mo- ton of Councilman Flynn the ballot was declared formal and Mir. Agard was declared unanimously elected.
 The chief of police was authorized to appoint Ellery Barber a police con- stable for special duty at Watch Hill during the season.
 The town clerk was authorized to issue license to sell fireworks from June 20 tG July 10, at a fee of $2. all applications to be approved by the chief of police.
 Rose Collins was granted tavern li- cense for Pleasant View hotel and F. c. Buffum for Weekapaug inn.
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aTN TNU NsUIltls-

Salt this down-Taft is no duitter, Hes in to staN.-Springlield Eepublis can
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peath of Mrs. j. c. coIIina.

Word was received here of the death on Thursday of Mrs, J. c. Collins at hei home In Ogdensburg, N. ', She was formerly q resident of the borough and Is remembered here as Miss Jes- sic Capron Her husband survives
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11

F. West, Fred T. Mitchell. Albert c. Lanpheare, Thomas L. Chapman. Chief of Police-Thomas E. Brown.
 Sergeant ana Deputy Chief of Po- lice-Edward E. West.
 Judge Sweeney suggested the name of Pasquale Salameno for appointment as constable to serve papers in civil suit. but objection was made to the appointment by reason of MT. Sala- memo being in the saloon business, and he was not appointed. Like objection was made to the appointment of John Catto of Bradford, for police con stable, without pay, but this objection dio not prevail.
 It was announced that Lewis Stan ton. who had served as milk inspector, declined reappointment as it would be impossible for him to do the duties as it is now planned % comply with all provisions of the milk laws. So the appointment of an inspector was deferred
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11
OiIinn Rorounh Streets.

Oil for the borough streets will be the next municipal improvement, the expense to be borne partly by the bor Cugh and by the business men who wished it to lay the dust. At the meet ing Friday evening of the warden and bur9esses, it was voted to oil Cutler street from the borough line to the corner of Elm street, and from there continue through Elm street to the borough line. About 1000 gallons Of oil. will be used Ii was voted to get another 800 tons of trap rock for gen eral street repairs. The receipts for the month as reported at the meeting included S136 for the rental of borough nall $1, 800 from the town, Slis be- ing the annual appropriation for bor- oUgh streets, and $603.50 from sewer connections This disbursement ac- count was chiefly for current expens- es: $667.50 to the water company: $90 for street lights; $511.46 for the sewer departments; $271S0 for the street de- partment, and $52.38 for the fire de- partment
 Borough people would enjoy having some band concerts during the sum- mer, If q subscription list be started for that purpose giving the people a chance to enjoy hearing Mechanics and play,
 stanton park would make an ideal t,sce for baud eoHcett
 Child Bitten by Dog.
 sunday afternoon the little daueh tel of David Ccunlb was biuen by il dog while m the yard at her home ol Wall street. The dog bit the child in the head and on the face The lit- tlc %1l was taken to Dr. C. e. Maines where inc wounds were dressed. The dog was killed.
 Mrs, AnQ4r with her daughter sFl-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-11
Childrsn's Day Exercises.

Sunday was Children's day at the NJ. F. church A most interesting pro gramme was carried out by the chill dren under the direction of Mrs. Ed ward Carter as follows: Greeting, F. Radcliffe; A Wee Boy. Dudley Burr: A Wee Girlie, Phyllis Bell; Wayside Flowers, speaking by five little girls; Scatter Flowers, Ethel Kay; Little Workers, speaking by three little boys; Meadow Lark, The Stream, speaking by five little girls; Sunbeams of Hap piness, John F. Firth; recitation, June, Louise Webster; Little Sunbeams, six little girls; God Wants the Boys; E. Ashworth, A. Royle and Q. Miller; Sunshine, six children; Three Rose buds, K. Hudson, M. Burr and Lillian Barnes; Merry Little Hearts, Earl W. Phillips, Adam Gustave Swanson; June. Louise Webster; Little Sun beams, Ruth Rathbun; Sunshine, En- ma F'romel.
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gouncil, Knights ef Columbus, and of St. Johns society of Natick.
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BALTIC

Fourth Annual Picnic of B. w. S. C. Procession on Octave of Pentecost- Past Grands Jewel for William Bar
 Iow-Observance of ChIdren's Day.
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It was voted that the town be con sidered as one highway district.
 Councilmen Albert II, Langworthy, c. Clarence Aiaxson and Wayland A. Saunders were appointed committee on highways Walter E. Wheeler was appointed clerk at salary of $250 year. After considerable discussion as to securing the services of an ex- pert road builder and engineer to take charge of the highways, it was voted to appoint Justin Haven, who has been employed in the highway department for several years. as supervisor of highways, at a salary of S1,000 year; he to provide his own conveyance.
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Officers of Loyal Samaritan Lodge.

At the regular meeting of Loyal Samaritan lodge, No. 1914, M. L., held in their hall. the following officers were elected: Grand master, Harry Massay: x. t.. Leonard Firth; " G.. George Whitehouse. F. C., James Highsrn: treasurer, Albert Wilcock; F. S. John T. Stewart; auditors Harry Johnson, John Macht: trustee, John Chadwick. After the election Broth CT James McNulty in behalf of the lodge presented Brother William Bar low a past grand's jewel of the order. Mr Barlow responded feelingly, after which a smoker was enjoyed and re- Ir,--.gI, 5,7 ,7f- -aTst-nI
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The Westerly fire department was OfNe0 urp0racearN MandaN

The Westerly fire department was given an unnecessary run Monday morning just before ten o'clock, when someone sent in an alarm from Box 56, at High and Canal street. Some children who were permitted to play in the yard of Dr. J. Howard Nor gan's residence in High street started small bonfire under the plank floor ef the doctors garage, the smoke go- ing through the cracks. filling the garage and giving the impression that the structure was afire. In the mean time. the children had gone away Charles Coon, superintendent of Will cox park notified the doctor that the garage was aiire and as soon as the automobile was gotten out, Chief of Police Thomas Brown appeared with q dishpan of water closely followed by Park Policeman Reardon with a coal : nod of water. The slight blaze that had reached the floor planl1ing was quickly eXtinguished and the smoke vanished soon after the door of the garage was opened There was no damdge
 After the dishpan and coalhod had been returned along came the fire ap- Earatus and eager firemen, but there was no need for their service.
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The sub station of the Mystic Pow CT company, which was burned Sunday afternoon, is auxiliary to the Westerly Light & Power O., and the power is generated at the plant in Westerly. The sub-station, an old frame build ing, supposedly fired by spark from passing locomotive, was burned be- yond repair and the transformers, switchboard and lightning arresters and all other apparatus was totally destroyed. The total damage is esti- mated at $5,000.
 Manager Martin H. Spellman get busy gathered his forces, and by s o'clock Sunday night, the house serv- ice in Mystic was being served from the Stonington sub station. but there were no street lights in Mystic Sun day night The electrical force work ed all night and by eight o'clock Mon day morning. the entire service was back in regular working condition.
 Rev. D. c. Stone of Stonngton was elected president of the Westerly Min isterial association at the annual meet ing held in the Memorial building in Westerly. Monday. Rev. H. C.. Van Horn of Ashaway was chosen secre- tary. It was decided to hold the an nual outing June 9. Rev. ,Nlr. Stone gave an interesting account Of his trip to Egypt and the Holy Land.
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The E. w. $. C. gave their fourth annual picnic in the Depot Hill grove Saturday afternoon, and it was the most successful yet. The races result ed as follows: Members race, 100 yards-First prize, Albert Cullen: sec ond prize, John Perry; 100 ward dash First, William Jones; second, Ed Lam bert; 440 yards-First, W. Marshall; second, Albert Cullen; three mile race First, George GencreuX; second, George Woods: ladies race, 50 yards - First prize, Miss NJ. Cronin; second, Mrs. Samuel Hudson. girls (under IA race, 50 yards-Winner, Ethel Kay High jump, 3 feet 8 inches. first prize, John F. Brown; second. , feet inch es, Fred Johnson; broad jump, IS feet 1 inch, first prize. John F. Brown; second. r feet Il inches, Albert Gull len; shot put, first. 30 feet inches, Albert Cullen; second, 29 feet Il inch- es, Thomas Bamford; quoit pitching, first prize, Thomas Bamford; second prize, Frank Marshall. Starter, Will liam Andrews handicapper, John Kay: judges. Thomas Webster, James Andrews and Daniel Sullivan. Dane ing was enjoyed in the evening, Miss \. V. Miners orchestra furnishing rlf,s.l.
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Procession on Feast of PenteoOst.

Sunday the Feast of Pentecost was celebrated at the Immaculate Concep- tion church in the afternoon at 4.50 the m convent grounds. The procession was headed by the cross bearer, 12 little girls in white carrying bouquets of flowers. Then followed the differ ent societies in uniform, the young la dies of the academy, Sisters of Chari- ty. the St Jean band more flower girls then the blessed sacrament, car rfed by Rev. U. o. Bellerose under @ canopy of gold and white, supported James P. Brown, Walter Milner, Noe Caron, Jr., and Frank Clocher. At the convent grounds beautiful altar was erected, where benediction of the blessed sacrament was given. Then, the line proceeded back to the church.
 where the ceremony was brought to a close with benedictiOn. The singing was by the children's choir. young la dies of the academy and male choir