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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
FUNERAL.
Albert c. BeckIey.

In respect to one of their number
who had been engaged in business
here for II years, the merchants on
Saturday closed their stores from 2
until 8 o'clock. during the funeral
services for Albert G. Beckley, who
died in the Massachusetts General
hospital in Boston. The suspension
of business was general and for the
hour the business section had much of
the appearance it has on Sunday.
A prayer service was held at the
Beckley home on Reynolds street at
100 following by a service in the
Congregational church, where many
relatives and friends of the deceased
gathered. Rev. Clearance II. Barber
was the officiating clergyman. Among
the many present at the services were
delegations representing Orient lodge,
K. of P, and B. A. Bailey lodge, n. z.
Q. P.
The bearers were Captain A. T. Wood
ward, Charles s. Dayton, l.. J. NORM,
brother pharmacists of the deceased
in Danielson, w Clarence Bacon, W.
J. Craig and Henry Burton, the
three last representing Orient lodge.
Burial was in Vested cemetery
A. F. Wood was the funeral director
in charge.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
Village Briefs.
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Agricultural Society Elects Officers
Last Years Fair Showed Profit of
ST, 5oC-Chanee in Dates for 1912.

The Stafford Springs Agricultural
society at meeting held in the
Springs house, elected the following
officers for the coming year President,
Col. W. H. Hall of South wilmington;
first vice president, Gardiner Hall, Jr.,
South Wilmington; second vice presi-
dent, Christopher Allen, Stafford
Springs; third vice president, Lucius
Aborn IF Ellington; recording secre-
tary Charles +. Beckwith; correspon-
ding secretary, Charles B. Gary: treas
urer George Siswick; superintendent
of speed classes, Lott OHalloran Of
Stafford Springs.
1t was voted to hold the fair October
10. II. and Il, Thursday Friday and
Saturday. the latter being Columbus
day In latter years it has been Gus
tomary to hold the fair the first part
Of the week and the directors believe
that by holding the fair to include
Saturday, great many in surrounding
towns will he given an opportunity to
attend, as all large mills close Satur-
day noon and should they close all
day, It would only be one-half day in
reality.
The financial conditions are of the
best. The last fair showed a profit
of $1,000, and with good balance in the
treasury, the fair of 1912 promises to
be the best in the history Of the asso-
citation.
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Willimantic, DanieIson and Putnam

trolley line and late cars to and from
Putnam were tied up Friday night.
Telephone and telegraph wires were
reported Saturday as having come
through the big storm in good
form, though some were knocked out
of commission for a while.
The only property damage heard OF
in Danielson was Of a minor nature,
but there was a lot Of this kind. One
Of the things that the high wind
knocked over was the windmill that
has stood on top of the tall tower in
the rear of the Hyde building on Main
street for many years. The mill
tumbled into Water street, carrying
down some telephone connections in the
Hyde building.
The rainfall for the week as regis
tered at Bitgood's was 3.07 inches.
Mems Retreat Opened.
At st. James church Sunday the
paschal retreat for the French
speaking men of the parish was
opened. The retreat for the women
last week attracted large congrega-
ltions.
Observed St. Patrick's Day.
In observance of the anniversary OF
st. Patrick, Ireland's patron saint
there was a gathering Of many of the
members of st. James parish in the
hall of the parochial school Sunday
evening and a pleasant evening wal
enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
DANIELSOH
James A. Nichols Real Estate Sold
to Judge A. Neutrality-suspicious.
Closed During Funeral of Albert G.
Beckley-Ex- Warden Billiard In
the Hands of His Friends.

In a foreclosure sale at public auc
ton the James A. Nichols real estate
on Furnace street was sold at noon
Saturday by George F. Holbrook of
Putnam, by virtue of an order of the
superior court, the property going
to Judge A. McMathews of New Ha
ven, who, it is understood, purchased
it for his mother, Mrs Harriet A.
Mathewson of Woodstock who held
a. mortgage on it. The property sold
included the land and all the buildings
thereon, but not the machinery in the
plant or the blower system, etc, etc.
The price paid by Judge MatheWson
was $1,000. The property was re-
Gently appraised for creditors as be
ing worth $500.
There was not large number at
the sale. but Of those present several
were attorneys, representing creditors
interested in the property in one way
or another. In the superior court for
Windham county the action under
which the foreclosure Of mortgage
proceedings was instituted is entitled
Harriet A. Mathewson VS.. James A.
Nichols, w. Ward Bill, Charles B.
Wheatley and Charles A. Ttllinghast,
all Of Killingly; Joseph w. Cutler,
Putnam; Nathan D. Prince, Brooklyn,
The E. Engraham company, Bristol,
Conn: Robert Sweet, Burrillville, r.
L, and H. A. Hawkins Of Glocester,
r. L"
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CITY COURT.
Norwich Father Sets Bad Example
Liquor Gets Two Other Men Into
Trouble.

There we're three cases in police
court Saturday moring. Thomas
O'Donovan, who said that his home was
in Norwich and that he was keeping
one daughter in a convent in Baltic
and another in a convent in Hartford
was charged with intoxication. He
was arrested on complaint of people re-
siding on Fairview street Friday. He
said that he was steel polisher by
trade and could not account for his
presence on a veranda in this city Fri
day. He asked for leniency at the
hands Of the court. He said that he
shape from the effects of alcohol that
Judge w. A. Arnold sentenced him to
fifteen days in county Jail at Brooklyn
to get himself in shape.
James Scope" Sullivan, charged
with intoxication, told the court that he
would go to work Monday and take
the pledge if the court would only give
him the chance. He admitted that he
had done lot Of time in jail and was
really tired Of it. He said he wanted
to be man and would cut out the
liquor. Judge Arnold told him that he
could hardly expect the court to do
anything for him when he would not
do anything for himself. Sullivan,
Wien IOtO bdlO ludI True your
Honor, and If I ever come before you
again you can do with me what you
want"
Judge Arnold told him he was going
to see If he was a man of honor. He
imposed a sentence of thirty days
and suspended Judgment for six
months. Now. said the Judge, you are
not on probation and it lies entirely
with you. II you are seen going into
a saloon the police are to take you in
to custody and then you will have to
serve the sentence Of thirty days
Willie SChuman, claiming that he
was a Russian, charged with intoxi-
cation and breach Of the peace. arrest
ed Friday evening on complaint OF
| Adam Gawjewski, a saloon keeper al
| the lower end of the city. was arraign-
ed and pleaded guilty on the advice Of
| friends. He was fined So and costs
| that were paid by his employer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
WILLING, NOT ANXIOUS.
Ex- Warden Billiard Will Follow His
Hat Into the Ring If Borough De-
sires

Relative to his being a candidate
for the office of warden of the borough
Of Danielson, ex-Warden Billiard
states: In a facetious moment l
stated that my hat was in the ring
and that I was not opposed to the
idea Of q third term. The ONCE Of
warden Of Danielson is not a posi-
ton that l or anyone else would
attempt to secure as a political Of
fee. Under no circumstances would
I enter a contest for this office.
During the terms that 1 was war
den Thoroughly enjoyed the position
and work, and if my services were
appreciated and the voters wish me
to serve them again in this capacity
I should be violating my principles Of
citizenship if I refused to abide by
their decision at the caucus.
"(Signed) w. IRVING BULLARD.
Ex- Warden Billiard was the pre-
| decessor of Warden F. P. Warren,
who now declines to be a candidate
| for reelection. Mr.. Billiard is gen
| orally conceded to have been a very
efficient warden. He gave much
time and close attention to the work
of the Office and those who served
/ as borough officers with him have
paid generous tributes as to his
worth. Up to Saturday night he was
/ the only citizen who had made known
| the fact of being willing to take up
/ the duties Of the ONCE for the COM
ing year.
! The non partisan caucus that will
nominate the candidates for all the
borough officers to be filed is to be
held tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.
Briefs and Personals.
A. V. Woodwork spent Sunday
with relatives at Taftville, where
Mrs. Woodwork has been for some
time caring for her sister, who is ILL.,
Miss Nellie Fourier of the West
Side has recently been the guest OF
friends in Worcester.
Rev w. H Raymond of the loca-
Pentacostal church preached at 9
service in Putnam Sunday afternoon
Miss Dora c. Dominique visited will
relatives in Pawtucket Sunday.
A. Y. Woodwork was in Little
/ Rest on business trip Saturday.
j Woman Pastor Gets Through.
Miss Lydia Hartig is to close hel
pastorate at the Congregational
church in South Killingly next Sun
day.
Archdsacon Brown to Preach.
Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown of Nor
wich will preach the Thursday
evening Lenten sermon at st, Alban''
church this week.
The committee in charge Of the ar
arrangement of the Young People!
course for next fall and winter hav'
taken the first steps toward that end
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hold Of some brush and managed 10
get out. He saw Geer rise and went
back after him. but could not find him
Search was made until after dark but
the body was not recovered Tho
search will lie continued this Monday
morning.
Geer was a good swimmer. but was
probably stunned The boat lies on tho
rocks where it was overturned Geer
was TO have been graduated this year
from the Norwich Free Academy. hay
ing been graduated at the Riverside
grammar school. Jewett City, I'm 1905.
He was a member Of the n. j.. A. base
ball nine and played with the Jewetr
City nine last season, being one OF
the leagues best players. He was "a
promising young man and a genera
favorite with the young people. who
are deeply grieved by the calamity.
| He leaves his parents, a brother. Ha1-
old Geer. and a sister, Miss Bertha
Geer. He was a native Of the town
Of GrisWold
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
STORM DAMAGE.
Trolley Men Made Repairs at Cottage
Street and in Other Localities.

Employees of the Connecticut com
pauy were busy Saturday in clearing
the trouble from washouts along the
Putnam division. Here in Danielson
the worst proposition that the men
had to face was at Cottage street,
near the railroads overhead bridge.
The trolley line passes under this.
with not much space to spare. 1T
has always been a point where trouble
is to be looked for after big storm
and proved no exception to that rule
this time. The washing that the
roadway received at that point was
50 severe this time as to tie up the
trolley line and transfers were nee
essary at the point until the repairs
could be advanced
Flooding up on Wheaton's flats Just
across the Killingly line in the town of
Putnam also made trouble for the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
YENTIC HAPPENINGS.
Cord Wood Swept Away by Rushing
RiVer-Cosl Trains Run Through
Village.

The rain the earlier part of the week
swelled the Yantic river so that 3d.
overfiowed its banks all the way from
Fitchville tC Norwich Town. Severa
people who had cord wood cut iu
meadow lots lost it as The river swept
away everything along its patch.
Several entire freight trains loaded
with coal have gone through here
nOrthbound the past week.
Miss Maud Cha pman OF Stafford
Springs is spending some time during
the spring vacation with her sister
Mrs. Jotn Hannah.
Mrs. Howard Bishop is spending tint
week in Waltham with her sister. Mrs.
Sarah SChlough
Mrs. Adolpi Ploettrer Of Skaneateles
Falls. n. Y. a former resident here,
was a guest of Mrs. Charles n. Cong
don Friday
There was no school in the village
primary Friday to permit Miss Anna
Parke to visit the schools. There was
one session in the grammar school on
account Of the severe storm.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
GOLDEN WEDDING
Celebrated at Bristol Saturday by Mr..
and Mrs. Gideon P. Bennett.

and Mrs. Gideon p. Bennett.
At Bristol Saturday Mr.. and Mrs.
Gideon Perry Bennett Of No. 81 Judd
street celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary. There was a reception
from 3 until O'Clock and another Sat
urday evening from Z until 3. They
we're married In Groton, this state. Oh
March 10, 1862, by the Rev. Edgar
Hewitt, then pastor of the groton
Baptist church. After residing I'm Gro
ton a short time, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
nett moved to Thomaston. thence o.
Bristol from there 80 years ago. Nj
Bennett vas born In Stouington on
Jan. 80, 1S41, and is q son Of Henry
bennett of an old family OF that town.
lie was at different times employed 49,
q brass caster, has been engaged iu
mercantile business and has mixed iu
politics. having been selectman and
tax collector Of the town Of Thomas
ton when he resided there. Mrs. Ben
nett, who was born in Center Groton.
is a daughter of Samuel Lamb who
taught the public school Of that town
for an extended period. Her ancestors
played an important part in the war Of
the revolution. Mr. and Mrs Bennett
are members Of the Mystic Baptist
church, but have Worshippvd at the
Bristol Baptist church for years. There
are three sons living, Elmer p
Charles II. and Philip X. all of New
York city.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
PAPERS In Reoan sankruptov Case

Referee ~ Bankruptcy Andrew j.
Bowen has received the papers in the
John F. Keegan bankruptcy estate.
The assets are given as $1,51S.S3 and
the liabilities as s931.S9. There are a
number of local creditors among whom
are the following: City Of whitman
tic, S2.,25; Town of Windham, $3.50;
John C. Barstow, s1S8; George S. FL
lot, $50; The E. A. Dion, $7.15; Wilt
mantle Gas & Electric Light Co, 81,
Mrs. c. s. Bliven, $40; Brick & Sui
Ivan, S2.76; L. n. Dondero, s15492;
Chronicle Printing Company, 500 The
creditors will meet on March 30th to
appoint trustee in order that the
estate may be settled.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18

Mansfield. He has been employed at
the local plant of the American Thread
Company but as he has not been feel
ing well has not been at work for a
number of days.
Friday evening it was decided that
he had smallpox and the case was re-
ported to DIR. William E. Cram, health
officer for the Town of Mansfield and
strict quarantine was established
and all members of the Andrews fam
lily vaceinated. County Health officer
E. M. Yoemans Of Andover was in
consultation with County Health
officer G. E. Hinman Saturday and met
with DR.. Cram. No guards will be
placed over the Andrews home as the
members of the family will observe
the quarantine and as the house is
not situated near any other it is not
deemed necessary to put the town to
the extra pXDenSP
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
the H. C. MURRAY co.

lowing players. AIcKeon If, Nicol, IF,
Allison c, Wilcox lg. Burrows rg. The
Clippers were: Doyle If, Fennich IF,
Vickery c, Strickland lg. Lawrence rg.
Field goals, McKeon 7, Allison 8, Doyle
6, Fenwick 2. Vfckery 2. Strickland l,
Lawrence ?. Foul goals, Allison 1,
Doyle 2 Time, Brazil; scorer, Arnold.
A return game will be played in St
Patricll's hall on Wednesday evening,
when it is expected a lively contest
will take place.
Village Briefs.
Ira f. Noyes of New Haven is the
guest of his family on Willow street
Dr. Rhodes Burrows of East Green
wlch spent Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Burrows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Adamson are
spending a few days with the latter S
parents in New London.
Frank N, GiIfllan Of New Britain
spent Sunday with his family at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Hoxie
in East Main street.
Roscoe Burrows of Boston spent
Sunday with his family III Willow
street.
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Personals.

Mrs. S. Arnold Peckham was in
Hartford Saturday
Peter Kramer of West Main street
spent Saturday in Hartford.
James II. Ross Of Church street was
in Hartford Saturday on business.
Mrs. J. G, Clifford and Miss Alice
Sullivan spent Saturday in Hartford
State Policeman William E. Jackson
spent Saturday in town with his fam
lily.
Mrs. Fannie A. Larkins and son left
for New Haven Saturday to attend
the funeral of a relative.
George c. Cheney of Baltimore Nd,
is visiting his parents. AIR: and Mrs.
Philip Cheney of Valley street
Tax Collector ], B. BALDWIN will COM
mence the collection of property taxes
on the list for 1911 today (Monday).
Patrick o. Kirby of Union street has
gone to Providence and Valley Falls,
R. l., for q visit Of several days with
relatives
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
Released BY Court

Frank Wood. who was in the local
police court Friday morning charged
with mons support and who was order
ed by the court to pay 81 per week to
his wife for the next six months, was
released Saturday morning under 5000
bonds. Besides his wife he has a small
child and both are at present residing
with his mother
Captain and Mrs Charles Fenton re-
turned Saturday afternoon from stay
of several weeks in Florida.
Arthur Haling Of South Manchester
was a guest of friends in Willimantic
Saturday.
George F. Stroh Of New Haven was
in town Saturday calling on local
members Of the A. o. U. w.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
Norwich Man,s Goat kin

Sunday forenoon a man who alight-
ed from a Norwich trolley at the rail-
road crossing attracted attention as
his coat was afire as he walked down
the street. He was soon aware of the
fact that there was a small fire close
to him and thrusting his hand into
his pocket pulled out a pipe that had
been smouldering there for some time
The coat was practically ruined.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
Better Dead Than Alive

Alderman Daniel 3. O'Connor has re-
ceived by express young alligator
from Dennis Shea, who is spending the
winter in Florida. Alderman O'Connor
is going TO take the alligator to a tax
idermist soon and have it nicely
mounted as he believes that it will be
more valuable dead than alive, es-
pecially as he has not had experience
in training the animals in the early
stages OF their education.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
Attend Mrs. vanderbiIt's Lectures

The two services held in Loomers
opera house Sunday under the auspices
of the First Spiritual Society of Will
mantle were more lergely attended
than usual and it was the last appear
nance here until May Sth, of the speak
er, Mrs. Mary S. Vanderbilt of Brook
Ign, n. Y.
Mrs. Vanderbilt held her hearers at
tention very closely and the transmits
sion Of her messages were followed
with great interest by all. During the
services Howard Millers rendered solos
being accompanied by Miss Maybelle
Taft upon the piano.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
PUTNAM
Hawaiian Missionary at Congregation
al Church-Reading Matter to Be
Sent to Seamens 5etheI-A. o. II
Division Moves to New Hail.


Rev. c. J. Ryder, DID, delivered an
interesting address at the Sunday
morning service in the Congregational
church, in which he spoke of his life
during his work on the Hawaiian is
lands. At Has a. m. the prayer cir
Gle in the knights castle room was
led by Mrs. F. J. Daniels. The Sun
day school session opened at twelve
o'clock. Mrs. c. D, Sharpe and Mrs.
S. M. Wheelock, musical leaders. The
following committee is preparing the
Easter concert exercises, Miss Mary
Daniels, Miss Gladys Murfey, Miss
Marjorie Burgess, Miss Myra Ellis and
Miss Fredell Randen. Miss Harriet
Browns class will have charge of the
decorations. The Spalding library was
open from one until two O'clock.
The class in Christian doctrine met
in the church parlors at four o'clock
with Rev. Mr. Sargent as leader. At
the seven o'clock service, Enos Baker
conducted a gospel service in the
his life.
Heard About Town.
Myron Kinney is recovering from q
recent illness
Mrs. F. D. Sargent returned Satur-
d u.
Miss Harriet Brown acted as librar-
ian at the public library during the
| absence Of Miss Emma Kinney last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A Wing have been
granted q letter from the COngrega-
tional church in this city and letter
| of recommendation to the Universallst
! church in New Bedford.
! A w. Bowen has been in Whitman
| tic recently.
! Reading Matter for Sailors.
Three barrels of papers and mag
( azines are to be sent today from this
/ Congregational society to the Seamen'.
Bethel at Vineyard Haven.
| Town Clerk D. Flagg recently is
sued marriage license to a man 81
/ years Of age, the only license ever is
sued by him to a man of that age.
Rush to See Polar Bears.
Herr Alder and his ten white polal
/ bears proved such a great attraction
( at the Bradley theater last week tina
it was necessary to have five perfor.
manees on Saturday to satisfy thu
public.
1ibernians in New Quarters.
At the close of the celebration il
honor Of St. Patrick, held by the A
! 0. H. in their hall on Pomfret stree
Saturday afternoon, the members o
the order marched from the Pomfre
street hall. which had been their HON,
for several years, TO their new quar-
ters in the hall in Canal street, for
merry occupied by the Salvation Army
! With special exercises their new hal
was opened.
Notes.
Rev Frederic w. Bailey conducte,
the services in St Philips church OF
Sunday.
Mrs. J. z. Carpenter of South Mali
street is to entertain the Ladies' So
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18

Middletown.-Rt. Rev Arthur Selden
Lloyd, ID. president OF the general
board of missions of the Episcopal
church, delivered an ADDRESS ia the
chapel of the divinity school Friday
at the $50 o'clock service.
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at New London.
Mrs. Caroline Green, widow Of Stiles
Crandal died at her home on the
Old Mystic road after long illness,
At the age of 81 She was born in
Waterford, February is. 1925, the
daughter Of stephen and Sarah Bowles
Green, and has resided in Mystic and
Old Mystic most of her life She leaves
one son, s. Ashbel Crandall, formerly
mayor Of Norwich.
Wedding Invitations
Invitations have been received in
town for the wedding of Miss Aida
OLIVIA Stevens. formerly of Montclair,
n. j. and Harry Fish Hill Of Mystic,
TO take place on Wednesday, April
3, at the home Of the brides sister.
Mrs Lester Henry Goodwin Of Pc
quot colony, New London. Both
young people are well known here,
Miss Stevens having spent many sum-
mers in the village and Mr.. Hill act
ing as assistant postmaster at the
Mystic postofiice.
New London Won.
A number of basketball enthusiasts
joUrneyed to New London on Friday
evening to witness the game between
Mystic and the Clippers Of New Lon
don and To- witness the first defeat of
yne Mystic team this season by a
score Of 81 TO 80. it being a close and
fast game. The Mystic boys played
the same as usual with the exception
OF Allison from Wesleyan who certain
~ did good work and was the whole
thing for the Mystic team The first
half ended in q. score of 10 to IA, and
when the second half was started it
looked doubtful as to whether the Clip
pers would win, butt with hard work
the game was won by one point. The
Mystic team was composed of the fol-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18
SMALLPOX Case In Mansfield

Saturday the case of smallpox
was reported to the authorities The
latest patient is Merton Andrews who
lives on the South Coventry road just
over the town line in the Town Of
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-18

Rare musical treat-the Rock Band
Concert, Baptist church, March 20th.-
adv.