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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-06
Woman Breaks Down.

Miss Ford. after being taken TO
dinner at downtown hotel by detec-
tives, bocamo suddenly i'll. At first
the police believed she might be feign-
ing, but two physicians who examined
her declared she was near collapse
from nervous exhaustion. She was re.
moved to the Bridewell hospital for
treatment.
The arrcstof Miss Ford resulted from
Investigations Of Hammond crime by
Miss Virginia Brooks and others.
In her statement to Coroner Hoff
man and the police, Miss Ford told of
bottle which she said was always
kept behind the bar of saloon and
which she always understood was to
be given to persons under the influence
Of liquor and who were thought to have
considerable money in their possession
She is said to have denied being
present when the alleged "knockout
Drops were given to Messmaker, al
though she admitted having been in the
company Of the victim most Of the
day before his death She said Mr.
Messmaker and herself drank heavily
the day before his death.
Damaging information against cer-
tain West Hammond divekeepers in
regard to white slavery is said to have
been given the officials by Miss Ford.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-06
PAGEANT A FEATURE
Of GREAT CONGRESS
Electrical Parade of Irrigation
Organization Promises to
Be Beautiful.
WORK ON PROGRAMME
Details Will Be Completed
Within Short Time; Presi-
dent Newlands Coming.

The programme for the twentieth
convention of the National Irrigation
congress in this city, September 80 to
October 3, has practically been COM
pleted by the board of governors, so
far as the general arrangement of the
more important subjects is concerned,
The completion OF final details has
been left to the executive committee,
and the official announcement Of the
programme will not be made until
shortly before the convention opens.
Senator Francis G. NewlandS, presi-
dent of the congress, Is expected in
Salt Lake in the near future for CON
sultation with Chairman r. w. Young
of the board Of governors and Chair
man George A. Snow of the Utah board
of control, relative to future details
of the programme,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-06
Location Is Fortunate.

The geological location OF San Diego
Is such that the great tide OF expo
! sitton travel that is sure to take place
In 1915, will pass through the city
coming via southern routes or return
Ing via northern routes. Ali persons
who come TO the coast in 1915 will
undoubtedly be able TO secure rail-
road tickets so as TO make the cir
cult OF the west without much more
cost than II they went straight out
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-06
Victim Drugged.

John Messmaker, it is said, was
drugged, and later hypodermic of
poison was given.
At least two other men are said to
have met d similar fate within twelve
months,
The questioning of Miss Ford was
delayed by the activity Of alleged
agents Of the alleged "vice ring com
posed Of West Hammond saloonkeepers
AS the girl was being taken to the
Office of the coroner several men were
seen following. The detective in charge
of the girl entered descending ele
vator and hurried her out of the coun-
ty building without entering the
coroner's Office.
The girl and the detective entered
an automobile and began a time killing
trip along the boulevards Of the city.
The police had been holding the girl
without warrant. and it WAS feared
that agents of the "vice ring would
obtain her release on writ Of habeas
corpus.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-06
Killing Of John Messmaker in
Chicago Suburb Results in
Startling Discoveries.
KNOCKOUT DROPS USED
West Hammond Dive Keepers
Said TO Be White SlaverS of
Desperate Kind.

CHICAGO. Sept 5.-Frsnces Ford
was arrested today charged with being
an accessory before the fact in con
nection with the death OF John Mess
maker, in a resort at West Hammond
a suburb, on August 13. Her arrest
was made after she had signed long
affidavit, setting forth her knowledge
Of the alleged circumstances which led
to Messmaker IS mysterious death.
The narrative of Miss Ford is said
10 include the charge that several muir
ders were perpetrated in the resorts of
West Hammond.
It is reported that twcnty.one men
died under mysterious circumstances in
the resorts Of the village In the last
year. Only three OF these deaths. how
ever. are matters of record and the
facts concerning them are mystery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
.EWETT CITY
Unexpected Death of Capt. Ira F. Lew is Removes a Prominent Leader in Town Affairs-Able, Generous, Char itable-Jodoin- Davan Wedding,

Capt Ira F. Lewis dieo ruesday morning at Il o'clock after an illness since Friday with pneumonia. His death came as sudden shock to the family, as 1t was not realized that he was seriously i'll until Monday night.
 MT. Lewis was descended from one of the old and prominent colonial fam lilies, his ancestor, John Lewis, being one of the original purchasers and set
 tiers at Westerly in 1861. He was the son of Patience Johnson and Caleb Lewis and was born in Plainfield May 20, 1S45. He spent his boyhood in
 Sterling and Jewett City, coming here in 1853. When he was twenty -one he opened a fruit and confectionery store and was in that business fer tive years, In 1868 he purchased meder- ate sized building, which stood on the site of the present Jewett City hotel, and began the hotel business which he
 has been engaged in for forty=three years.
 In 1878 this old structure burned | down and was rebuilt on the same site.
 The new building was again burned in | 1904, and MT. Lewis built again, the present building being up to date in all its appointments.
 He was an enthusiastic supporter of the military organization of this place in years gone by and. served as cap tain of Company H, Third regiment, | for three years. He was a democrat
 in politics. and acted as registrar of l voters in 1879 and 1SS1 He represent ed the town in 1897 in the state leg
 islature, and acted on the committee
 of military affairs. While there he gave the design for the emblem on | the state flag, which is now in the capitol at Hartford.
 l Besides attending to. the hotel bus mess, he was from time to time en-
 gagged in contract building The new 1 $20,O00 Jewett City schoolhouse is a lasting evidence of his ability in that 1 line. MT. Lewis was elected warden of the borough in 1898 -1S99-1 -19Q4-l905- | 190S- 1909-1910 and 1S11
 l He married Lydia Sweet, May 1S 1869. She survives him. A son died | in infancy. He leaves a daughter 1 Mrs. Victor L'Heureux, Jr., of Jewett
 City.
 MT. Lewis was keenly interested in 1 the growth and development of pub
 lie institutions, and was especially in-
 terested in affairs pertaining to the welfare of the town. He was of a 1 generous disposition, never. failing when called upon, to do some charita- | ble deed
 He was one of family of nine l.lil- dren, five of whom are living, Mrs
 Emma Olin of Jewett City, Mrs. AL
 fred Barrett of Norwich, Rhodes Lew- l is of Preston. James Lewis of Wor-
 cester, Mass. and Charles Lewis ot
 Yuma, Arizona.
 In connection with his wardenship
 Mir. Lewis was instrumental in hav- ing the first public sewer laid in the | borough. He was past chancellor o1 l Undaunted lodge. K. of P. No. 34. He
 leaves two grandchildren, Lea and 1 Rena L'HeureuX.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
I Am Willing To Prove
 ICan Cure You
To That End Am Giving Away S1OOOO
 Worth of Medicine

In order to show beyond all doubt that am in possession of medicine that will cure kidney trouble, bladder trouble or rheumatism, I will this year give away ten thousand dollars worth of this medicine, and anyone suffering from these diseases can get a box of 1t absolutely free. All that is necessary is to send me your address.
 I don't mean that you are to use a part of it or all of it and pay me if cured. I mean that I will send you box of this medicine absolutely free of charge, gift from me to the Uric Acid sufferers of the world, go l can show them where and how they may be cured. l will not expect payment for this free medicine, nor would I accept it now or later if you sent it. It is free in the real meaning of the word.
 For twenty-five years-a quarter of a century, have been trying to convince the public that I have something genu- inc, something better than others have for the cure of stubborn, chronic rheu matism, for torturing kidney backache, for annoying calls to urinate. But 1t Is hard to convince people-they try few things unsuccessfully and give up all hope and refuse to listen to anyone thereafter. Happily. am in position now to demonstrate to sufferers at my own expense that have medicine that cures these diseases. 1 don't ask them to spend any money to find out; l don't ask them to believe me; nor even to take the word of reliable people, but all ask fig that they allow me to send them the medicine at my own cost. That is surely fair. '~
 To this end have set aside ten thou sand dollars, which will be used to com pound my medicine. Much of 1t Is ready now to be sent out all of it fresh and standard There will be enough forS all sufferers, though there be thousands of them And anyone who needs 1t can get some of 1t free. But Nin order that I shall know that you have a disease for which this medicine is intended, ask you to send me some of your leading symptoms. If you have any of the symp- toms in the list printed here you need my medicine and if you will write me I will gladly send you a box of 1t free with full directions for your use. Look the symptoms over, see which symptoms you have. then write me about as fol- lows: Dear Dr.. I notice symptoms give your age, full address, and send1t to me Myh address Is Dr. T. Frank Lynott, el67 Deagap Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
 The ten thousand dollars I am spend ing for the compromising of my 1nedi- cine Is only part of the money I am devoting to this cause, for the package of medicine I send you will be fully pre- paid at my expense: From any stand point you view 1t, YOU incur no expense or obligation. Just tell others who you know are suffering who sent you the medicine that cured you.
 I am promising to give away ten thou sand dollars worth of medicine and I
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
WEDDING.
Jodoin- DaVan.

A large congregation assembled in St. Mary's church Tuesday morning at nine o'clock to witness the marriage of Miss Elizabeth V. Davan of Brook lyn, N. Y, and Edmond J. Jodoin of Jewett City. Rev. E. M. Hayes cele- brated the nuptial mass. The bride who was given away by her father, was attended by her cousin, Miss Ca- therine Barrett of Jewett City, as bridesmaid The best man was Dona Morin, cousin of the groom. The bride wore a tailored gown of brown and the bridesmaid a tailor made blue suit, each wearing yellow chrysanthe- nuns.
 The gift of the bride to her brides maid was q diamond ring; the groom gave the best man a pair of cuff links. After the ceremony tho we'd ding party were driven to the Jewett City hotel where a reception to near relatives was held in the parlor. An elaborate breakfast was served in the dining hall at ten o'clock, thirty five covers being laid for the family party. The dining hall was lavishly decorat- ed with autumn foliage and golden rod, asparagus ferns, geranium and gladloli, with cut flowers on tho brides
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
Borough Notes.
MYSTIC
w. c. T. Union Hears Reports-John Carpenter Able to Return from He's pital-Session of Charity Chapter.


 The regular meeting of thew. c. T. U. held in their rooms on Bank square Tuesday afternoon was largely attend ed. Mrs. Charles E. Newbury, the president, presided. Reports were read by Mrs. Nellie Lord, Mrs. Alvin Cutler and Mrs, c. F. Newbury, delegates to the state convention held in New Lon don last week.
 John Carpenter Leaves Hospital. John Carpenter, shot at his home in Fishtown by burglars who had robbed him, and who has been in Lawrence hospital, New London, for three weeks. has returned to Mystic and has nearly recovered his health.
 Sailing for Italy. John Mashana leaves today tWed- nesday) for New York and at noon Thursday will sail on the Cunard line steamer for italy for q four months visit to his parents, this being his. first visit to his native home in eight years He Is called there by the critical illness of his mother.
 Charity Chapter Meets.
 Charity chapter. Order of Eastern Star, met in the Masonic temple Tues day evening, when the work of the or der was conferred on a class of can-' dioates. Worthy Matron Mrs. Bertha Crane presiding over the meeting.
 Heard About Town. Anthony Mashana and Joseph Oeteli have returned from visit in Boston
 Mrs Everett Crane of Poquonnoc is the guest of Mrs George D. Johnson. Mrs. Ezra Daboll and daughter, Miss Marion Daboll, have returned to New London after visit to Mrs. Dabolrs mother, Mrs. Lydia Douglas. Mrs. Theodore Hermes has returned from visit in Providence with Mrs. Palmer Brown.
 MT and Mrs. Prentice Lamb of East Hampton, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Lamb of Meriden are guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prentice Lamb. called here by the sudden death of their sis ter, Mrs. Justin Denison.
 MT. and Mrs. Enos NJ. Gray of Led yard spent Tuesday with Mrs. Gray's mother, Mrs. Isabella Mackenzie.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
BY-coNE TAXES,
Must Sc Paid by New Military Men
 Exempt This Year.

Captain Elmer E. Carpenter of Co. l. First infantry, c. N. G., in accord ance with section 6, personal tax act, that stipUlates that a list of all men not liable for the payment of the per sonai tax affiliated with the militia must be filed on or before Oct. 20th of each yeasr, has filed such list of the enlisted men in his command with Robert D. Snow, special collector of the personal tax. The list shows that at present there are fifty enlisted men, in- cludina officers, who are not liable for the payment of the personal tax on the list foi' 1912. colleotable on the 1st of March next, as those fifty are at pres ent afstlve members of Co. L.
 Among the list, however, are a num- Der who are liable for the tax for 1911 and 1910, as they were not at that time affiliated with military organization in, the service of the state and country
 The fact that these men are at present members of the company does not less l en their liability for the payment oi the personal tax for the two years l mentioned, and the same will be col ! kected in accordance with the law
 Evasion of payment of the personal tax is punishable by statute provi- sion
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
Big AIarm-TriviaI Fire.

An alarm was rung in from box No. 73 at the corner of Ash and Main streets at 6.35 o'clock Monday evening for a trivial fire that called out three companies of the Willimantic fire de- partment-Alert Hose O., No. l; Ex- oelsior Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1. and Montgomery Hoso Co., No. 3, the last named being the first to arrive. Fireman Lawrence J. Haggerty of Montgomery Hose Co, was the hero of the fire. for it was he who entered the house at the corner of Brook and Main streets, and. ascending to the second floor, entered a bedroom and picked up the entire fire in the palm of one hand and walked out of the house with it. The only damage sustained was a small hole burned through a comfort CT upon bed in tine room. that was caused by the smouIdering of nickel box of matches e s4sp parlor variety. that Firer,an F. Gkk-AS carried from the house. S1
 On the way to tifs fire more fro was seen, that caused by the application of the brakes to the steel tires of the Montgomery Hose Co.'S wagon, that caused 8 shower of sparks to fly in the wake of the swiftly moving hose wag- 6n as it was driven down Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
Personals.

Sheriff Preston B. Sibley of Daniel son was a local visitor Tuesday.
 Arthur Seagrist of Manchester vis- ited friends in Willimantic Tuesday.
 A. M. Grant, town clerk of Chaplin. was Willimantic visitor Tuesday.
 Thomas- Atkins of Manchester was a business visitor in Willimantic Tues day.
 Simon M. Oggins of 20 Center street left Tuesday for New York for short business trip.
 J. o, Blanchette left Tuesday even ing for stay of several days at Pleas ure Beach. Waterford.
 Arthur c. Richards of Holyoke, Mass. formerly of this city, is in town for few days visit with friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. Herbert T. Congdon of Spring street left Tuesday for visit of several days with the formers aunt. Miss Electa Brown of Lebanon.
 Miss Magic Richards of Holyoke, Mass. who has been visiting in town Flor several days. left Tuesday fore noon for weeks stay in Providence.
 William I. Bernard of 49 South Park street left on the afternoon train Tues day for Boston, to witness the second game in the worlds baseball series to- day (Wednesday) between New York and Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
] More Money Needed for Streets.

A special meeting has been called to be held in the town hail Monday after noon, Oct. 14. to see if the city will vote to appropriate $3,000 for the use of the city street department and to see if the sum of $500 will be appro- priated to lay more paving on Main street for distance of 115 feet west erly to a point near Bridge street,
 It is said that the appropriation of s12,000 for streets this year will be completely exhausted within the next two weeks as there is but about $500 of 1t remaining. Some weeks the pay roll for the street department foots considerably more than $500, and it is not thought that it will fall much be- low that sum within the next two weeks,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
pIsREsPEcTFUL TO WOMAN.
Court Told George Neroz He Was Get
 ting Off Easy With s5 Fine.

George Neroz was before Judge Wil- Ham A. Arnold in the police court on Tuesday morning to answer to the charge of breach of the peace. He rais- cd disturbance in the Stone Row and called woman vile nannes, it Is al- legged. The complainant slated that not only did the defendant call her foul names, but intimated uiat he might also ravish here. She ordered him out of the house, but he did not go until his wife came and took him out. The story was substantiated by two other witnesses. Neroz. in his own behalf, said that he had gone, into the house where the complainant boarded to see tho boarding house keeper to see about 20 cents that he had loaned him. The latter was not at home, and the com piainant had ordered him out of the house. He told her to go to sleep and he would not harm her. He then went out of the house with his wife. He ab- solutely denied calling any foul names. The court found Nerez guilty and, in- formed him if he ever came before the court again and told such cock and b1il story as the one he had just told he might be charged with something much more serious than breach of the peace and might be gent to jail or states prison. A fne of s and costs was imposed. which Neroz paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09

table. The menu was excellent and ineludedi
 Blue Points on the Half Shell
 Consomme
 Maine Salmon with French Fried
 Potatoes
 Roast Turkey-Brown Dressing Mashed Potatoes Mashed Turnips
 Creamed Onions Celery
 Cranberry Sauce Chicken Pie
 Fruit Salad
 Cake Ice Cream At the breakfast were the father and mother of the bride. Mir and Mrs B. J. Davan of Brooklyn, the groom's mother and family, Mrs. Frederick Jo- doin of Jewett City, MT. and Mrs. Charles Demarias, Mrs. Emma Sey- mOur, Misses Laura, Ida, Alice. Estelle and Blanche Jodoin and Uldric Jodoin of Jewett City, Peter Chabot of Thorndike. Mass. Miss Nellie Cava- nagh of Marlboro, Mass, Misses Elsie and Minnie Foster, of Providence, R. l., MT. and Mrs. John Clair of Brook lyn, N. Y., MT. and Mrs. Dennis Bar nett. Catherine Alice, John and Thom- as Barnett, Dona Morin. Rev. E. NJ. Hayes of Jewett City. Mir and Mrs. Jodoin left for a trip to Boston, and will be at home in their newly fur nished house on Soule street after October 15. The wedding gifts were numerous and beautiful. The bride has been a frequent guest at MT. and Mrs. Dennis Barnetts, from whose home she was married The groom has been employed in different mar kets in town and Is at present with J. B. LeClaire. He Is a popular young man, especially Tn musical circles.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
storrs Eleven Won. 70.

The Windham High school football eleven tried conclusions Tuesday aft ernoon with the eleven representing the second team at the Connecticut Agri cultural college, Storrs. The game was played on Windham field and proved quite an interesting contest, although the college boys were rather too heavy for the local youngsters. The final score was 70 in favor of the visiting eleven. A touchdown and goal were se- cured. Captain French's players show cd better form than in their recent game with N. |. A. and with & bit more hard practice should play an even better game.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
BOROUGH OFFICERS
Grant Permission for Erection
 Moving Picture House.

The regular meeting of the borough officials was held Monday evening. Warden J. H. Mccarthy presided He reported progress In connection with sewering Ashland street. Burgess Mur- ray reported the changing of the heat ing system of. the fire house. The re- quest made by Fogarty Bros. to erect a building in which to hold moving picture shows on North Main street was granted. The action of the treas- urer in paying the interest on the cleo tric light bill to the Thames National bank, Norwich sum of s262.50. was ratified. The following bills were vot- ed paid Fogarty Bros. $5.22; A. Ze- -geer s3.50; P. D. Driscoll s51.43; Tim othy Shea $41.5o; J. II. Avery, Jr., $2o.55: Archie McNicol $140; Louis Liberty s37: s. N. F. Tel Co. sS7O and J. c. E. L. plant s27191
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
Hunters Out Tuesdav.

A nunbsr of local hunters took ad- vantage of the first opportunity of the season to try their skill with the shot gun Tuesday. No big bags were brought in. although many birds were reported seen by different sportsrnen. Mitch Laramie and E. Frank Bugbee were among the fortunate hunters re- turning with almost as many as the law allows,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS.
Kent and Benoit Nominated for Rep resentatives-Wright for Probate Judge.
Putnam. Oct. s.

Putnam. Oct. B.
 The progresslves of Putnam held their party caucus in the town hall Tuesday evening, pcrainating Ernest B. Kent and Philip l.. .enoit both for merly republicans. as candidates for representatives. The nominee for judge of probate Is Judge Edward G. Wright. The candidates for justice of the peace are as follows: Arthur Tourtellotte. Arsene Benoit, John McGuire, Daniel H. Hatch Rev. c. J. Hartman was chairman of the meeting. George B. Champlain was clerk. About thirty five were out and the caucus was very enthusiastic,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
BALTIC
Town Hall Completed-Notes of Per-
 sonaI Interest.

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Flynn and daughter Isabella, Mir. and Mrs L. Stern and Mrs. James Coffee were re- cent guests of Harry Catcher.
 Noe Lareviere speRt Sunday in Providence, R. I.
 MT. and Mrs Job Peloquln were sponsors Sunday for the infant daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Napoleon Des- champs.
 Miss Ernestine Desautels and Mrs Philip Duhaime spent Sunday in Au- burn, R. l.. the guests of their brother, Ernest Desautels.
 Alloy Cote and James Coady have returned from a three weeks trip to Lacrosse. Mich.
 Joseph Buteau, Alex Dupont and Eu- gene Bourque have returned from a
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-09
Local Notes.

Edward L'Heureux left Tuesday lore noon for Amherst, Mass, where he is to be clerk in an office for an express company with an agency there.
 Fred Shepaum attended the baseball game in Hartford Monday between the National league hines and spent the night with relatives in Bristol. return ing home Tuesday forenoon.
 Jeremiah Lyons. former superintend- ent of sewers, who has been suffering for some little time, was taken in the ambulance to St. Joseph's hospital on Monday evening from his boarding house, 37 Church street.