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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
Brief State News

MiIford.-Rev. P. H. McClean opened a weeks mission Tn St. Georges R. c. church Guilford. Sunday.
 Shelton.-Shelton is soon to have a new industry, factory for the accom- mediation of concern to manufacture rattan and splint baskets
 Dsrby.-The contract for garbage collection Tn Derby has been awarded 10 William Gibbons of Shelton. Mr Gibbons will begin his new duties the first of June,
 New Britain.-The manual training department of the Central grammar school has completed half a dozen May poles for use in the local schools in connection with the folk dancing classes
 Darien.--The engagement Is annoHno- cd of Miss Merriam Burton Carpenter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira H, Car penter of New Rochelle, and Francis Deiafeld Wright of Darien. Miss Car penter was graduated from Wellesley college, class of 10. No date has been get for the wedding.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
DANIELSON
Railroads and Expresses Refuse to Ship Liquors to No-License Towns Plans for Memorial Day and Sunday ---Llst of the Soldier Dead.


 Mrs Charles J. Leclaire of Weon- socket was recent visitor in Daniel son,
 Mrs. Anna Dexter has returned from a visit with relatives in Davisville, R. l.
 Mrs. Mabel Gordon, who has been spending the winter in New York, has returned to Danielson.
 Mss Elizabeth Woodwork writes from Los Angeles of a beautiful floral fete in connection with the meeting of members of the Mystic Shrine from all parts of the United States.
 President Alfred L. Reed of the high school alumni association has called a meeting of the executive committee for next Tuesday evening to make ar engagements for the reception.
 Judge Oliver F. Getty was in Nor wich Thursday on a business trip.
 Memorial Sunday Address.
 Rev. Clarence H. Barber will de- liver the address before the members of the G. A. R., w. R. c. and Sons of Veterans in the Congregational church Memorial Sunday evening.
 Dominick Nado of School street has been confined to his home by illness.
 The Woman's Relief corps of Dan ielson has accepted an invitation to
 
 soldiers monument at Putnam.
 Sunday School Institute.
 A Sunday school institute is to be held at the Congregational church this (Friday) afternoon and evening.
 The Thirteenth company, coast artil- lery corps, has accepted invitations tC participate in the Memorial day exer- cises at East Killingly and Dayvillt hf7F haa inv ta- tion to parade in the local exercises or that day.
 Four Confirmed.
 A class of four members received confirmation at St. AIban's church or Thursday evening, Rt Rev. F. F. John son, D.D., bishop coadjutor of Mis- souri, officiating. Bishop Johnson alst preached the sermon.
 Woodchucks are numerous in thu surrounding country. There is nc closed season on these little animals so the sharpshooters are making tar gets of them Sidney Perry shot five on a farm in Brooklyn one day re. gently.
 Fairgrounds Committee at Work.
 Subscriptions for the public play. grounds fund continue to come in | is to hold another meeting in a few days to perfect plans. It is hoped tt have the grounds ready for use som' time in June.
 Busy at East kiIlingly.
 More people are being employed eaci i week at the mill of the Internationa Cotton company, and there is a scar city of help. The company occupies l the Ross mill and among other thing makes cotton product much used b! 1 jewellers.
 Ascension Day Masses.
 There were large congregations a | St James church Thursday morning l to attend the Ascension day masses 1 the first of which was celebrated at a. m. for the accommodation of thOs l present who have to be early at worl in the mills and factories. GoVen Catcher. Arthur Goven. who went west i | April to become a member of the Gree, Bay team team of the Wisconsin Hi nois league, has just gotten into tn game as catcher, During the first par 1 of the stay away he has been trouble with a sore arm, which is better nov and will allow him to work regularly
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
MEMORIAL ORDERS
Issued for Sunday, the Beth, and for
 Thursday the 3oth.

Orders for Memorial day and Memo rial Sunday have been issued as fol- lows:
 Every member of McGregor post, No. 27, department of Connecticut, G. A. R.. and St James band is ordered to report at McSregor post hall Sun day May 246. at l D. m. to attend Memorial Sunday services at South Kilhngiy at 2 D. m- At 6.30 D. m 10 attend memorial service at Congrega- tional church at p, m Womens Re- lief corps, Daughters of the c. A. R.. Daughters of the American Revolution. Anderson camp Sons of Veterans, Spanish War Veterans, and soldiers and sailors who are not c. A. R, men are Invited to all Memorial day and Memorial Sunday services.
 All members of McGreKor post are requested to appear in uniform or dark clothes, white gloves, and have canes
 Thursday. Memorial day, May so 1872, MuGregor post and St. James band will assemble at Post hall at 8 a. m, to attend memorial services at Brooklyn, Conn. At Ills D. m. the post will assemble at post hall. At 1.s0 p
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
STONINCTON
Miss Fannie G. selden to Manage the Inn This season-Seniors Tender Reception to Juniors.


 The Wamphassett inn, owned by Dr. c. o. Maine, on Water street, will be opened for the summer by Miss Fan nie c. Selden of St Petersburg, Fla Miss Selden, who formerly lived here, formerly managed the Stonington inn. It is with pleasure that her friends learn of her opening the popular sum- mer hotel.
 Reception to Juniors.
 The senior class of the Stonington High school gave a reception to the juniors Tuesday evening at Borough hall The hall was effectively deco rated in the colors of the two classes A dance was enjoyed music being by an orchestra. Refreshments were served, and the affair was one to be remembered by both the seniors and juniors.
 J. Frank Durgin is ill with the grip Capt. Fred Ostman is confined to his house by illness.
 Mrs Edith Heath and daughter Edith, who have been guests of Mrs Louis Hammond, have returned to New York.
 Roses for FarmhoIne.
 A shipment of rosebushes for Farm holme has been received. They are particularly fine specimens.
 To Address Pupils.
 By invitation of Principal Sibley of the Stonington High school, Com mander Charles T. Stanton and Ad- jutant George E. Brayton of Trumbull post, c. A. R., will address the pupils of the high school at the Memorial day exercises May 29 at the morning ses- sion.
 Silver Wedding.
 Today MT. and Mrs. Byron J. Gardi- ner will celebrate the 18th anniversary of their wedding.
 Miss Juanita Nichols has resigned at the postof1ce. Rouse Wilcox Is as- sisting there.
 House Quarantined.
 Manuel Curt, Jr., is ill at the home of his parents at the east end of Grand street with varioloid A quarantine has been placed on all of the house and the inmates have been vaccinated. AL though all precautions have been talk en, Health Officer Congdon states that the disease, which is really mild form of smallpox, modified by previous vaccination, Is not contagious, and there is little fear that the disease will spread.
 George W. Haley of the borough, who takes one of the principal parts in the playlet given by the Ethel May Shorey company has won much fame as an actor.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
Lean Year Dance,

In town hall Thursday evening, an enjoyable evening was spent by number of young people at con- cert and leap year dance. The affair was given under the auspices of the Sodalitas and Girls club of the First Congrega ational church The hall was decorated with light and dainty effects. The committee in charge comprised Misses Verna M Hastings. Annie Stiles, Cornelia Thompson and Hazel G. Wright.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
FOUND DEAD.
Andrew Rindee, v, of Hampton Had Attended Wild West Show on Wed nesdaY.

Andrew Rindge. a brother of Mrs. Andrew J Bowen of this city, was found dead Thursday morning beside the road just beyond the lane that leads 10 his home in Hampton MT, Rindge was ill thls city "Wednesday and attended the Wild West show. He returned to Hampton on the evening train. Deceased was native of Hamp- ton and came from a well known fam fly of that town He was twice mar red, his first wife being Clista Fuller
 who died few years after becoming Mrs. Rindge. The second wife was Louise Hughes, who died about 13 years ago, and ever since deceased had been living alone. He resided in the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
namane bv Heavx Rains.

The severe rainstorm of Thursday that increased to almost cloudburst proportions about o'clock in the aft- ernoon caused some damage in the city. Many flower gardens were spoil ed and truck gardens were thoroughly soaked and tender plants uprooted. The hill streets of the city, which are numerous. were badly washed in many instances, especially Walnut and other streets north of Main street, causing damage that will cost the city good many dollars to repair.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
Given Masonic Burial.

The body of Alfred J. Turner, who recently died in Springfield, Mass, was brought to thi scity Thursday noon brought to this city Thursday noon where burial took place. Deceased re- sided in this city at one time and was a relative of Mrs. William I. Crane. He was member of Stafford Springs lodge of Masons and a delegation from that body accompanied the body to this city and conducted the Masonic burial service at the cemetery. Flu neral Director Jay M. Shepard was in charge of the arrangements here.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17

the state and partly by the United States government Arrangements were completed recently by State For- ester and State Fire Warden .iam1el N Spring of New Haven in eoniInc- tion with the Norfolk fire warden, Thomas P. Higgins. The station is located on Dennis Hill, the use ot which has been granted hy the 9wn- er pr. F. S. Dennis. of Norfolk and New York. Although the second sfa- tion to be established in the state, this is really the first Go be fully eouipped and operated. The hui iH O0O feet above sea level and c1m- mauds one of the finest and widest views in Norfolk Appreciatinr thIH fact. Dr. Dennis recently erected "a handsome bungalow on the summit and it is about this that the lookout will be maintained.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
COLCHESTER
Mcdonald Family Moving to Middle town - Honors for Commander George Brown.

The senior class of the Academy school attended a social Tuesday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs Henry Mcdonald in North Westches- ter. MT. Mcdonald has purchased a place on Washington street, Middle town, and will move there soon, much to the regret of many friends in town
 Charles IT. Strong had on exhibition in Thomas P. Kinney's window the incest string of trout seen here this season. There were IT. The largest weighed one pound and six weighed a half pound each.
 Charles F. Brown and Albert Fargo were in Willimantlc Wednesday.
 Charles Loomis of Westchester was
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
TIME TO KNOW THIS
What HEM-RolD Win Do For Any
 Woman With Piles.

Many a woman draag along fife of misery with piles because she does not know of HEM-ROID the sugar-coated tablet remedy that cures any kind of piles by restoring good circulation of blood in the swollen, clogged parts
 HEM-ROID is sold under a cuaran- tee of satisfaction by x. D. ssvin & Son. Norwich. Ct, and all drugg.sts. s1 for 24 days treatment Dr. Leon hardt C.. station B, Buffalo. N. F.. mailes free booklet describing it
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
WILLIMANTIC.

farmhouse that he had occupied more than half century. MT. Rindge was 77 years old and besides the sister mentioned leaves a brother, Gilman Rindge of Kansas. First Selectman J. H. Fitts of Hampton notified Judge A. J. Bowen of this city of MT. Rindge's death and the latter notified Funeral Director H. N. Fenn to go to Hamp- ton and prepare the body for the funeral and burial. after Medical Ex aminer c. M. Knight of Chaplin had viewed the body.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
PersonaIs.

Miss Aurore Loiselle spent Thursday in Hartford.
 Attorney Charles H. Curtis was in New London Thursday.
 Mrs. A. R. Burnham of Pleasant street is entertaining her niece, Miss Letitia Kramer of Norwich
 Austin D. Boss left Thursday fore noon for New York on business for the American Thread company.
 Frank s. Fowler of Amesbury, Mass. formerly of this city, was the guest Thursday of his mother, Mrs. Amos T. Fowler of Bellevue street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
Attended ReuimentaI Reunion.

Thursday Capt. Charles Fenton J. B Baldwin, Capt. George Shepard, J. H. Stearns, Dennis Flaherty, Francis Ja- cobs and R. D. Eastman of this city and George Lewis of South Coventry were in East Hartford, attending the annual reunion of the Twenty first Connecticut volunteers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
Sues for Board Bill.

Papers in suit to recover a board bill were served Wednesday afternoon on Harry Schimer for H. Wald by Dep uty Sheriff A. J, Greenslit. The case is returnable before Justice of the Peace P. J. Danahey Friday, May A. at 10 a. m, Attorney Andrew J. Bow en will appear for Schimer and Attor- ney Charles H. Curtis for Wald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
Appointed Aide.

Commander George Brown of Nor ton A. Taintor post, G. A. R., has re- ceived an appointment as aide on the staff of the state commander of Con necticut.
 Manager Gilman of the Boys club and several members of the clubs baseball team were on the park We'd nesday afternoon making repairs to the ground. Several loads of gravel and sand were used in filling in the low, wet places.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17

the guest of Mrs s. E. Darlington on Hayward avenue Wednesday,
 Samuel Mcdonald and Sheriff Wick wire were callers in Hartford Wednes- day.
 Sterling Brown of North Plains was a Colchester visitor Wednesday.
 Clinton Jones of Hebron was in town Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
At Congregational Church.

The Memorial Sunday services, which were announced to be held in the Baptist church May 26, will be held in the Congregational church in- stead. Rev. H. A. Blake, pastor of the church will deliver the address.
 Mrs. Maria Morgan, who has been spending the winter in New Haven. has returned to her home on South Main street.
 A large autotruck from Hartford was in town Wednesday, It brought down large soda fountain and apparatus for one of the local merchants.
 Midweek prayer meetings were held in the Baptist church and Congrega- @ tional chapel Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
Sale of Property.

Mrs Helen KIosiniski has sold her bakery and two houses on Ash street to Anthony Kudzol. The papers in the transfer were passed through the of fee Of Attorney T. J. Kelley.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
April Statistics.

According to the returns of vital sta- tistics on file at the office of the town clerk, there were 31 births and IA mar riages in the town of Windham during April.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17

f1tions.
 At @ meeting of Williams post. c. A. R.. i- was voted to attend services at the Union Baptist church Sunday, May e6. at which time the pastor. Rev. W F. Bates will preach. Williams post G A. R. Williams Womans Re lief corps. Latham camp. Sons of Ne.- erans. and phebe Baker Bathbun tent. Daughters ot Veterans. have received invitations. Preparations are being made for the services for Memorial day. A new flaEpole. 25 feet long, has been secured by Latham camp. Co be placed on G. A. F. hall A new flaE. 12 feet long and 2 l-2 feet wide will be blown GO me breeze on Memorial, day.
 w. c. r. U. Meeting.
 Al the regular meeting of the W. c. T. IT.. held ln their rooms l literary programme was carried out as follows. Thirty Days of the White Ribbon m India. Mrs. Alvin Cutler; Brave Japan. Mrs Mary Allyn. Americas Life in the Holy Land. Mrs Griswold: Temper ance in Germany, Mrs Edick.
 Wedding Invitations.
 Invitations have been received in Mystic from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nal io-y 70 the wedding of their daughter. Miss Eunice Gift Mallory. and George Edward Hite. which will take place at the Presbyterian church at Rye. x. N.. on June s. The bride is well known in Mystic. where she has been c frequent summer visitor
 Ladies' Day at Club.
 There was a large attendance at the Mystic club Thursday afternoon. la- dies day Bowling whist and music were enjoyed and refreshments served The committee in charge was Mrs John MacGreEor. Mrs. J. H. SChafter Miss Winnie Gledhil
 Briefs and Personals.
 1Ir. and Mrs. William Kuppers left on Thursday for New York. and on Saturday will sail for Germany for three months visit with relatives
 Mss Margaret Begg Of Brooklyn and Mrs. A. M. Callender and son of New York have returned after a visit to Mir and Mrs. r. ~ Paige
 Selectman Heman Holdredge was in Hartford Thursday.
 Miss Margaret NcGoWan will speak st the vesper service at the Congre- Eational church on the work she is do- ing as a missionary in China.
 
 A slight puff will send a feather hraiued man up in the air.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
Lookout Station at Norfolk.

One of the most important events of recent occurrence in Norfolk Is thc es- tablishment of fire lookout station, which is to be supported p2rrly bv
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
WILLMANTIC
What Is eoino On Tonioht.

Hall
 Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple
 Purinton Temple, No ?, Pythtan Sis ters.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17

Waterbury During April three op- eratons for blindness due t0 catsracts were performed at the two local h0s- pitals.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
No Session of Court.

There was no session of the local police court Thursday morning, an un- usual condition of affairs after a big show.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
JEWETT CITY
D. A. R. Chapter Plans for Memorial Day-A. F. Glass Meets With Glasgo Member.

Day-A. F. Class Meets With Glasgo
 Member.
 Anne Brewster Tanning chapter, D. A. R.. held a business meeting in the chapter rooms Wednesday afternoon, the regent. Mrs. w. R. Burdick, pre- siding The committee for Memorial day were appointed. Miss Ida Poster is to purchase flags. Mrs. E. F. Burle- son will decorate the grave of the pat ron saxnt Anne Brewster Tanning, and Miss Martha Brewster will decorate the. boulder at Pachaug
 Met With Mrs. R. T. Wilbur.
 The A. F. class, Miss Ida Poster, teacher, held its meeting at the home of Mrs. R. Y. Wilbur in Glasgo We'd nesuay evening The party made the trip in automobiles. Mrs. Wilbur, as sisted by Miss Margaret NJ. Bill. serv- ed the supper on a daintily arranged table. In the center, rising from a base of moss and ViOlets, was a may pole. the slreamers being held by dolls Streamers extended to each guests plate. where were dainty maybaskets filled with yiolets. The dining room was decorated in pink and green: flowers were in all the other rooms of the house. The supper consisted of cold tongue egg salad. rolls, olives. cake cookies. fruit jelhes. and cocoa and whipped cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
MYSTIC

Patriotic Societies to Attend Memorial Sunday Serviees-Mseting of w. c, T. u.-Mallory lite Wedding lnvi- fations.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17

The road to ruin is illuminated by the red noses along the way.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
Briefs and Personals.

A slight puff will send a feather | hrained man up in the air
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17
M. C- T. u. Meetina.
WeddIna lnYitalIons.
ladies, Day at Club.

There was a large attendance at the Mystic club Thursday afternoon. la- dies day Bowling whist and music were enjoyed and refreshments served The committee in charge was Mrs. John MacGreE0r. Mrs. J. H. SChaher nrL.-- LI-L--... .-L.--.--
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-17

Alvah D. Potter, George Rice, Beth uel Curtis, Horace L. Kies. John F. Seamans, Linus E, Short, Levi NJ. Short, Justice K. Watson, Henry L. Kies, Whitney Graves, a revolutionary soldier, Esquire B. Franklin, Henry $. Green, Erastus E. Fiske John G. War
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-01-25
Beautiful Home Wedding.

Just at the hour the worst blizzard
of the winter was raging at its great
est fury Thursday evening, Jan. II,
1912, the beautiful country home of
Senator and Mrs. John Baldwin, a
few miles southwest Of the Prairie
Queen, presented a cheerful and in
viting scene that will never be forgot
ten by the happy guests that braved
the elements to witness the marriage
of Miss Orpha, daughter Of Senator
and Mrs. Baldwin, to Mr.. Frank Van
Buskirk, a most exemplary and prom
Using young man who was reared
here, but who for the past few years
has been devoting his time to the de-
velopmentofva valuable mining property
in Alaska. -Appleton City Journal.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-01-25
Black & Arnold Clothing Co.


Art Gilmore was in from Deep
water township Saturday.
Our Especial prices still in force.
Buy now.-Black & Arnold.
Gus Seelinger of Rockville was a
county seat visitor Tuesday.
High cut boots and heavy shoes for
this. weather. Black Arnold.
Mrs. B. G. Culver entertained the
Priscilla Club Tuesday afternoon.
j. M. McGovern transacted bust
ness in Foster the first of the week.
Hon. w. o. jackson transacted
business in Kansas City, the first OF
the week. IT, ...,
M. j. Curry, of Oklahoma, trans
acted business in this city the first OF
the week.
L. A. Tabler of Adrian, transacted
business in in the county seat the last
of the week.
Mrs. j. B. Duvall and son left Sat
urday for Seattle, Washington, where
they expeet.t6, spend the remainder
of the winter. 80 tn, 81, ..,i
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-01-25
Nick Flammang, of Rich Hill,
Dead.

"Nick" Flammang, aged 80 years,
died in Rich Hill about midnight Mon
day night, as the result of ruptured
blood vessel it is supposed. Mr.
Flammang had complained of feeling
badly earlier in the evening, but it
was not thought to be serious.
He was the son of MIR. and Mrs.
Nicholas Flammang of Rich Hill and
was a hard working, industrious
young man, and very popular. He
was a brother of County Highway
Engineer Joe Planning of this city.
Funeral services conducted by
Father Murphy were held at the
Catholic church Wednesday afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock.