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Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
STRIKE AT THREAD MILLS.
650 from No. Mill and 200 from No. 2 Mill Quit Work on Failing to Get Promised Ten Per Cent. Raise in Pay.

The expected happened Friday noon when between eight hundred and one ! thousand operatives of the American Thread companys local plant did not go in to work when the whistle blew 1 for the afternoon. That the operatives would strike has been believed for week or more as ever since the an nOuncement about the first of the month that the company was going
 to give their employees a ten per cent. increase. in wages becoming effective on the 18th inst When the operatives opened their pay envelopes Friday | noon, instead of getting a raise of ten per cent. they got all sorts of surprises. Some received only an ad- vance of 2 cents per week, others re- ceived an increase of per cent, some 8, others 10, and it is said in several l instances a few received as high as 1 Il per cent There was no uniformity in the matter of the raise and the op- eratives were incensed over the ac- ton of the mill owners.
 During the noon hour hundreds of the operatives gathered on the hill at 1 the corner of Chapman and Ives streets
 and speeches were made in various l languages. One Of the strike leaders said; Tt is understood by you all that unless by Monday morning notices are 1 posted in our several departments or
 published in the newspapers that we | all get a flat ten per cent. raise we
 will not go back to work" This state i ment was received with a round of 1 cheers. The strikers are firm in their i intention to stand out for the straight | ten per cent. raise. There were boys 1 or young men rather who were reCeiv- ing $6.48 as a weekly wage and upon opening their envelopes Friday noon ! found therein $6.50 One man showed 1 his envelope and it contained S5.25.
 He was asked what he received last
 week and replied $5. One man re- ceived $10 and last week he got $9.
 The whole of No. mill, practically | aside from @ few operatives, were out 1 Friday afternoOn-some $50 in num- Der, including dofers, some spinners ! sWeepers, card room hands, including | carders cOmbers, speeder tenders
 slubber tenders draw heads, railway heads, oilers and cleaners, leaving on ly about One-half of those employed
 in the spinning department at work.
 From No. mill about 200 were out
 including tWisters, cleaners, d0ffers
 spinners, etc. The strikers appointed
 a committee to wait on Gen. Eugene $. Boss, agent for the company locally
 and demand a straight ten per cent raise. Notice of the intention to hold
 a mass meeting Saturday morning al
 the head of Railroad street was giV-
 en.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Needless Fire Alarm.

At 11.30 o'clock Friday forenoon someone who did not possess any great amount of common sense, pulled in an alarm from box Il on Chapman street for an insignificant chimney fire in the house of Patrick Lee at 70 Chap man street. The department respond ed quickly and made the long hard run in short order, the Montgomery hose company arriving first, having the shorter run of the three companies responding to the alarm. The small fire was quickly extinguished without difficulty. Chief Foley could have been reached on the wire and with a couple of men and chemicals could have got the fire under control with a great deal less expense and no trou- ble and worry to anyone.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
NO TREE TRUNK TOMBSTONE
Executors Account Allowed in Estate of Electa M. Dwight-Stafford Man Objected.

Judge Long, after a hearing in the probate court at Springfield, Mass, Tuesday afternoon, allowed the ac count filed by c. M. Gage as executor of the will of Electa M. Dwight, late of Monson. F. z. Fairfield of Stafford, a nephew of Mrs. Dwight, objected to the allowance on the ground that MT. Gage had not carried out the first provision in his aunt's will regarding the erection of d monument in the East Long meadow cemetery, where Mrs. Dwight and her daughter. Eva F. Dwight are buried. MT. Fairfield has received his share under the will.
 Mrs. Dwight provided that the exec utor of her will should erect a monu- ment 7t her daughters grave similar in design to the Baker stone at Stafford Springs. In the cemetery at Stafford
 Springs there IS a large Baker family monument of granite shaped like a tree trunk and it was claimed by MT. Fair
 field that his aunt intended such a
 monument to be erected at her daugh-
 te-s grave. Mr. Gage in explaining why he put up a smaller monument of
 another design. stated that he consid cred a stone monument like the tree trunk would be out of place on the small lot at East Longmeadow, espe- cially as there is already a family mon umeTt mere for the Dwight family MT. Blrrows argued that the provisions of the will had not been carried out since it was clearly evident that Mrs Dwight intended to have a monument of the tree trunk design in the East 1 Longmeadow cemetery.
 Tho allowance of Mrs. Dwight's vii | was strongly opposed by some of hel i nephews. not including MT. Fairfield ari the casa was carried to the su- i upheld.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
TOOK THE PLEDGE.
So John Brennan Escaped Jail for
 Banging Ambrose Brady.

Late Thursday night John Brennan,
 34, of this city, assaulted Ambrose
 Brady so grievously that the latter
 was subject for physicians care.
 Friday in the city court Brennan was
 given attention. Because of circum-
 stances surrounding the case Judge
 Fuller did not send the prisoner to jail,
 as he could have done. He may, how ever, have inflicted a penalty, if it can
 so be termed, that will be fully as eff
 fective in improving Brennan's conduct for the future. On condition that the prisoner take a pledge to abstain from drinking intoxicating liquors for a pe- riod of one year, the judge continued
 Brennan's case for a month. In fulfill ment of his agreement Brennan went with Prosecuting Attorney Arthur S. Macdonald to St. Mary's rectory and took the pledge
 The assault on Brady was of a seri- Ous nature. The mans head was se- Verely cut, as was also his face, not to mention black eye and other similar evidences of his contact with his friend, Brennan. Brady was taken home after the assault in a coupe, and about midnight Captain Murray was called out to investigate the case. Brennan was not arrested, however, until Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
CROWD CHEERS ROOSEVELT.
Colonel Has Not Lost His Hold on Thread City Admirers-Mayor Dunn Welcomes CamPaigner on Car Plat form.

Col Theodore, Roosevelt. who was scheduled to speak in Worcester, Mass Friday evening, passed through Willi- mantle in d private car attached to the rear of the 5.56 express Friday eve ming and while the engines were talk ing water at the local station was greeted enthusiastically by upwards of one thousand people. who lined the railroad platform and gathered in a dense mass around the rear of the train away up in the yard back of where the new r. M. C. A. building is being erected.
 Mayor Daniel P. Dunn welcomed the Colonel in behalf of the city, as the latter stepped out on the platform from the rear door amidst a burst of cheers. Colonel Roosevelt thanked Mayor Dunn, as they shook hands, for his cordial welcome. and said If you had direct primary in this state l would have travelled through here and made a fight, but as it is I'll take my chances with the people who vote. " He waved his hand and lowing and smiling withdrew into the car amid a storm of cheers and encouraging cries of And you'll win out, too!'
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
DRINK LoosED TONGUE.
Stephen Domback Said insulting Things, for Which Court Penalized Him.

Stephen Domback was before Judge William A. Arnold in the pOlice court Friday morning, charged with breach of the peace and intoxication Both crimes are alleged to have been com mitted Thursday.
 Domback pleaded not guilty to the breach of the peace count and when the court questioned him as to the second charge the prisoner replied. Sure l was drunk Mrs. Antonio Kusmultak was sworn as a witness and testified that Domback had come to her house Thursday afternoon about 2.30 o'clock and made insulting re- marks to her and said that he would shoot her husband on sight because he had taken his job in the Quidnfck- Windham Manufacturing company's plant away from him while he went back 10 the old country.
 D0mback said he had no recolleC- ton whatever of anything that had happened The court imposed fine of S7 and costs on the breach of the peace count amounting to $I5.80 which was paid, and suspended judg- menJ on the charge of intoxication.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27

1t is astonishing to see the effects pro- duced by the new flesh-increaser, PrOtOne. To put on real, solid, healthy flesh, at the rate of Q pound a day, is not at all re- markable with this new wonder.
 Protone induces nutrition, increases cell growth, makes perfect the assimilation of food, strengthens nerves, increases blood corpuscles, builds up, safely and quickly, muscles and solid, healthy flesh, and rounds out the figure.
 For women who never appear stylish in anything because of thinness, Protone may prove a revelation,
 It costs you nothing to prove the re- markHble effects of Protone. It is non injurious to the most delicate system. The Protone Company, 420' Protone Bldg, De- troit, Mich will s-nu you on receipt of your name and address, a free Zoe pack- age of Protone. with full instructions, to
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
PUTNAM
150 Odd Fellows Coming from Stam- ford-Taking Pledge Saves John Brennan from Jail-Litte Interest in Roosevelt's Nearness.

More than 300 Odd Fellows are ex- pected to gather in Putnam this (Sat- urday) evening, when 150 of the num- Der, including a degree team of 60 from Puritan lodge of Stamford, will come to town. Arrangements for the recep- ton and entertainment of the visitors are completed A large number of the members of the lodges in Danielson and Webster will be present. The vis- itors will be served a supper by the Putnam Odd Fellows in the lodge room as ar opener to the programme, which includes the conferring of a degree on a large class of candidates of the local lodge.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Sympathy fer pr. Robinson.

At the meeting of the County Med icai society in Willimantic, the pres ident, Dr. Gardner, appointed a com mittee to draw up a suitable note of sympathy to extend to Dr. Rienzi Robinson the best wishes of the soci- ty for his speedy recovery to health. Drs. Guild of Windham and Burroughs of Danielson were named for that committee. The secretary, Dr. Laura Hills. was ordered to forward the same by wire to Dr. Robinson in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Local Notas.

Attorneys P. J. Danahey and George E. Hinman were in Norwich Friday, attending the common pleas court.
 Mullen &5 St. Onge have sold their store at 9O1 Main street to Edward Phenix of Webster, Mass. The con- sideration of the transfer was not mentioned. MT. PheniX will assume possession May i. The notice of in tention to sell was filed April at the office of the town clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
FUNERAL.
James E. Connor.

The funeral of James F. COnnor was held Friday morning from the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Con- nor, 27 Valley street extension. with requiem high mass at St. Joseph's church at o'clock. of which Rev. T. H. Sullivan was the celebrant. There were beautiful floral tributes and there were many at the services. The bear CTS were William Shea, Michael Shu- grue, Arthur Curry, Patrick Shugrue, Daniel Killourey and John Healey. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Goinn to pubunue.

Mrs. Ada E. Rockwell who has re- sided in this city for the past six years and has been an active member of the First Congregational church, leaves for Dubuque. Iowa, where she has been appointed superintendent of a rescue home for girls. Mrs. Rockwell IS well qualified for the work she is about to undertake and her many friends wish her every success
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27

Mayor Macdonald's town Things are different now than they used to be, but the crowd was piqued. Friday night, nevertheless The distinguished gentlemans ear was shifted here from
 the Boston express 10 a local train for Worcester. where he was b speak.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
May Lioht Andover.

The Willimantic Gas & Electric Light Co. is considering the proposi ton of extending it's line to AndOver. The companys manager is to canvass the town soon and if there are enough people who signify a willingness to utilize electricity, the line may be ex- tended
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Murray s Boston Store
 WILLIMANTIC, CONN.
Suits and Coats For Mothers and Daughters in Every Style and Fabric, and Every One
 Moderately Priced
Misses and Junior Suits

Misses and Juniors Suits smart ly lace and braid trimmed in Nov cities and Mixtures, plain White Serge. with pin stripes and white basket weave cloth, cutaway coat effect. collars and cuffs faced with pongee, bedford and white serge skirts, panel back and envelope front, S15.00 to S2500,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Tiffany Will Filed.

An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Calvin H. Tiffany, late of this city, has been filed with the probate court for this district. There will be a hearing on the acceptance of the same before Judge James A. Shea. May 2, at 10 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Generallv Aannnns.

We note with our usual surprise that the Hon. Joseph c. Cannon has been renominated by the usual majority In tho Eighteenth congressional district. q will also surprise Us as usual fl he should he reelected as usual Chicago Inter- Ocean.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
WILLIIMANTIC
What Ia Going On Tonight.

Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple
 Roller Skating at the Valley Street St. Josephs Polish Society Dance in Washburn Hall
 Saturday Night Dance in A. B. s. Hall.
 Social and Dance in Town Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27

Justin Mccarthy na returned From a weeks uIa't iu New IUr.
 Rev. lmue M trua 70. 4 has been Jla guest 70. D.. .. ..r# ' F o0ueIou tH.s week.
 IaI.tI I.uisoU s uenI.rr .." days u New York.
 Miss Lurigdl NuI. M ur e York u Friday and today t-t'uraaTI will sail for Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
New Trimmings For Spring
May Baskets

Pretty May Baskets. from the plain small Baskets at 5c to the large size ones in pretty Spring Colors decorated with fancy crepe paper flowers, from 10c up to soc each.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Women's Suits

Hundreds of new high grade Suits embracing every new Spring Style. The latest Novelties and Mixtures are represented Whip cord in different shades, and Men s wear Serge, black or blue. skirts have the latest cut with the cuta way coat effect, prices range from SIT.50 to S29.00.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
c.. .-e M-anr N-naa-.

Possibly fine H...ar Ht.'. el.errIrs' conveyed thst ...H o. aI irs uo5p's7 ta fha wrong man. Ia EuIafn a fle anro-r-ss.-a fl.t f- UHr. Un Che deIa-aIl-.- Kansas DIts Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
ROOSEVELT WATCHED CHECKERS
Did Not Even Show Himself to Crowd
 of 200 at Putnam Station Friday Evening.

"Putnam is in Connecticut, isn't it? Yes. Well, we'll let it go at that, then
 It's vour move. Bill" Theodore Roosevelt may have said something like this to the gentlemen he was watching playing checkers in his pri- yate car, while it was at the railroad station here Friday evening for ten minutes. At any rate he was all at tentiOn to a contest of that strenuous pastime, and not a peek did the crowd of about 200 get at the man who has tossed his hat into the ring. The crowd surrounded the car Indepen- dence as soon as the 6.32 express, IS minutes late, stopped here, and some one let out yip for Teddy. but there WAS nothing doing. Then someone else proposed three cheers for President Taft, which didn't help any, either
 The crowd was not anticipating a set speeeh; nothing like 1t; but they did eonaideF that they we're at least en- tIpd to a word of greeting from a man xh8m many of them have voted for Bi. very probably will not again. As far as opportunity was concerned, the sz= president eeuid have talked to tHefr fer hEB minutes, but he just stuck i4y that checker game, according to the Iaiiread mea who could see in to his compartment.
 This is tne first time that Mir. Roese- welt has failed Ia say word when passing through FuJHaH7 Friday night he seemed to hdve lost all interest in
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
A..n.rt-rn far u. M.

Judeiue Hr Tuaala.a la.uIIa. rst suitcase stolen rum Governor Wsln r,r.+ hr,a contained uu-. .. .a rU- roia -rrrlrtrre. .f...e.4 l.t. IYIr- uaf
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
SPRING HATS
DRESS GOODS

Sh0wsr-proof Foulards in prettyI Spring Patterns. 75c yard.
 Cheney Silk Foulards, soc yard. l Twill Fouiards. figured and dot-I ted Tub silk, 32 inches wide, fg-I ured and striped, Toe, and S10OI yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
OBITUARY.
Mrs. William F. Gates.

Mrs William F. Gates died Thursday afternoon al her home in Lebanon of heart failure, following an illness caused by an injury sustained Janu- ary IA, when she broke her hip Mrs Gates was Ellen Marie Ford. born in Lebanon April 15. 1888. She was mar ried to William F. Gates January 25. 1860. Four children were born to them, Frederick. who died in this city December IS. 1912; Andrew F. of Hart ford, Julia AI., wife of Charles Lara bee, IT,. of Windham Center, and Ar thur W. Gates of this city. There are five grandchildren. Mrs. Gates was well known both In Lebanon and this city. She was of amiable disposition and noble character and all who knew her held her in high esteem
 Mrs. Christopher MuIlgan.
 Mrs. Ellen, widow of Christopher Muliigan of Rockville. died at the home Of her brother, James Flynn. l42 Quercus avenue early Friday morning following d short Illness There sur vive besides tine brother mentioned two
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
In t-e Lona Run.

Tua m.r who ." to win m na IlH- H generally fets out 0r breath H.fHr. la does ..-Chi- caeo Record Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
NO PIaos fo- co-Iara Ha1

EVa ahaI always H.E Imr a1at about Governor Wilson r.meun.rin his reer, NI-.l tn 'n.a the uIsaute7t episodes VA hIe Nie CMuagO Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Chorus Makes cond Rrnnrsss.

The chorus rehearsing for the old folks concert under direction of Prof. w. o. Turner, is making excellent progress.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Ir+ -s Eary

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 ,y..r a.It.r steel and chemical II- It... fs .Is. ... mailing cranberry |i.Hy Co tHe w..L York ""f'4
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam


topic at the Baptist church is Con fessing Christ; and in the evening The Joyous Life.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
MYSTIC
County Sunday School Conference We'll Attended-Inspiring Addresses by Wallace |. Woodwin and Miss Stsrkey.

There was @ good sized audience at the Congregational church Friday af- ternoon to attend the meetings held under the auspices of the New London County Sunday School association. The conference was for the advancement ol the work of the Sunday school and teachers and officers availed them selves of the privilege of attending. many being present from out of town. Wallace l. Woodwin, the new general secretary of the Connecticut Sunday School association. was present and gave a practical talk on Sunday school work Miss Starkey, state supern- tendent of elementary grades. spoke on the work of grading the Sunday school In the evening a stereoptieun lecture was given
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27

sassaaEusasa

sisters, Mrs. Charles Blaiser of Phila- deplhia, Pa, and Mrs. Albert Willis of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Iro ir Town

con. u.a. thing .U.". I.uI big town is ..H. 1T . nau H .-....sf. .. ... ... shaved ..... l yritho.. .e.It.n- ..mm.nt.o I.eatll News
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
NEW SPRING COATS

New Spring BengaIine with back match changeabe blue tanet material oth CTS in plain bengane silk collars prices of these Tanea vary o SSOOO.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
JEWETT CITY
Methodist Ladies Aid Society Holds Birthday Social-Topics of Sunday s Sermons,

The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth odist church held birthday social Thursday evening in the vestry The following programme was greatly en- joyed; Solo, Charles Mckay; recita- - tion, Fornetta Robertson; double quar- tette, Miss Alice McBroome, Mrs. Peter McArthur. Mrs. W. c. Jeffers, Miss An nie Robertson, Clarence Jeffers and Fred Smith; dialogue, The Ladies' Aid, the parts being taken by Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. Peter McArthur, Mrs. Nel- lie Saunders Miss Mary Tinker, Miss Esther Harris and Miss Annie Robert son. 4 social time during which re treatments were served followed The admission was according to the date of the day of the month on which each person was born. The committee was Mrs. R. w, Robertson, Mrs, w. c lief fers and Miss Alice Young
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27

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Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Infants Death.

The infant of Arthur Alouzo and Ada Holly ColIis born Tuesday died
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
TruO Democratic Campaign Quality.

If the Wilson boom Is bankrupt. as claimed, il has at least one true demo cratic camraisn quality.-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Sunday Subjects.

Rev. Sherrod Soule Of Hartford will preach at the Congregational church Sunday morning. His subject will be The Rill that Became a River In the evening he will lecture on Churches and Individuals of Connecticut Congre- gationalism, illustrated by 80 stereop- ticon views. Rev. k. M Anthony will present the views.
 Rev k N Pnttar'E Sunday nnrnlng
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
To Supply Congreqational Pulpit.

At the Mystic Bridge Congregation al church on Sunday afternoon at the vesper service at 4.30 o'clock Rev. T. L. Nightwine, who is supplying at the Second Congregational church in Ston- ington, will occupy the pulpit
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
A Traveller at 90.

Mrs. Mary Belden. who is over 90 years of age, and who has spent the winter with her granddaughter Mrs John T. Brooks, has returned to her home in Hartford. She was accompa- nied by John T. Brooks. who will spend a week in the Capitol City
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Local Notes

Egtaag nora.ne ,nd ras buried .H EIH
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
DAVID 4. WELLS
the famous free trader, once told a friend, 'If 1 had left my money in the Savings Bank l would be worth a great deal more" "

Evidently he made some investments that did not turn out profitably. Thou sands upon thousands have had the same experience, MT. Wells probably had an acquaintance with as many men of affairs in his day as any citizen of the country, SO if he would have been worth great deal more,1 isn't it good plan for you to leave your money in the savings bank.
 This bank soicits deposits and guar antees the depositcrs a safe, sane and conservative management, according to the law.
 Savings banks can only invest in such securities as stipulated by law.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-27
Mrs. Christopher MuIligan.
Children OrV
 FOR FlETChER'S c A S T c RIA

nTre var1sry If Fresh Fish; also ;cEllops. Oysters and Clans. at
 STR0NG'S FISH MARKET. B Nsrl St.