Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-19

his wife and three sons, Alfred, ]. Bur
ton, and Percy, the latter of Attawau-
gan.
During his long career Mr. Tour
tlette has been one of ThOmpson's
public men and has served the town
ship in many official positions While
he was a representative in the legisla-
ture from his town and q, senator at
the state capitol from his district. his
chief service to Thompson was as a
selectmen, holding Office for about a
score of years. He was highly eff
cient and attentive to his duties, and
during many years of his administra-
ton as head of the town government,
Thompson had the distinction of be-
ing one of the very few towns in Con-
necticut free from debt, and frequent
/ ly had q balance of several thousand
dollars in the treasury. Those who
knew Mr.. Tourtelotte best appreciated
him most He was man Of fine bus
mess judgment and excellent chaTac-
ter and he gave freely for the public
welfare from ell of his natural talent
and ability.
Mr.. T0urtelotte was a veteran Of the
civil war. in which he served as
member of the 25th Massachusetts, in
fantry, in which many Connecticut
men were enlisted
Mr. Tourtelotte was OF the family
that presented the town OF Thompson
its beautiful memorial high school
Addressed A o. n.
Rev. John Van den MORT, Rev. Adri-
an Dykeman and Rev. Ignatius KOst,
the last named of Dayville, were num-
bered among those who spoke at the
gathering held Sunday evening under
the auspices Of Putnam division, No
/, A. 0. H, in observance Of the an
niversary of St Patrick.
Clever Turn at Theater.
Rinard and Nanny, a classy mus
/ zeal team Of trumpet and trombone So
loists. pleased the audiences that saw
the shows at the Bradley theater on
Monday
4 Current Topics.
/ At retail fresh eggs were selling at
/ % cents a dozen in Putnam Monday.
The wholesale prices was quoted as
/ Is and 20 cents
A. Harry Potter of Woodstock well
known in Putnam, is recovering at
/ his home from injuries received when
/ he was kicked by a horse.
/ c. A. Seeley Of this city has been
/ spending several days in Montreal,
where he was called on a business
/ trip.
Masonic Interests.
Quinebaug lodge of Masons will con-
fer the F. c. degree on candidates
/ Thursday evening. Next Saturday Put
nam lodge Of Woodstock will hold a
quarterly all day session, during which
/ degrees will be exempli1ied.
State Policeman Robert Hurley Of
Hartford was in Putnam Monday.
e - If
men was held Monday afternoon, rou-
! tine business being transacted.
Dr.. Larue Not Called to Willimantic.
DR.. Omer Larue was quoted Monday
as saying that he knew nothing about
the newspaper reports sent out from
/ Willimantic to the effect that he was
4 to be called to that city to pass upon
the cases that are supposed to be
smallpox; that is, his opinion as TO
whether or not the patients are suffer
ing from smallpox or some other dis
ease.
$4,000 Thester for Webster.
Webster, which has worried along
for years with a. galleried hall as its
best substitute for a first class the
alter, is to have a 900 building to
be devoted to entertainment purposes
The theater will be erected this sum-
mer.
ST. Patrick Party.
Principal and Mrs. George Hatha-
way of Fremont street entertained the
members of the junior class OF the
Tourtelottes High school and the
members Of the faculty at a St Pat
rick party Saturday evening. A mos
delightful evening was spent by the q
present. and st. Patrick was honoret
in every way, host and hostess, as wei
as guests wearing something symbolic
of the day. The potato race afforded
much gaiety, Miss Logee winning the
race, for which she received a tiny toy
snake. The Limerick contest revealed
the gift Of some Of the class members
as poets. Miss Robbins was present.
ed a green box of bon bOns as ladies
prize for writing the best verse upOI