Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
Asks for Reimbursement,

ell tomorrow (Tuesday) evening the petition of Patrick Hayes for rein statement as sergeant of the police force will be presented. The petition is signed by various prominent busi- ness men and citizens.
 Water companys Office Closed.
 The office occupied for number of years by the Putnam Water company, Tn the Chickering hotel block, has been closed. Under the ownership of the city the water office will hereafter be located in the municipal building on Church street.
 Planning for Christmas.
 The Christmas committee of the Con gregational church is busy with its plans for the festival exercises, which this year are to include a fine pro Sramme to be given by the choir at the evening services at the church, this programme to be made up in part of old melodies.
 Visited County Home.
 County Commissioners Charles E. Barber of Plainfield, D. H. Corttiss of Thompson and B. H. Hall of Windham were in Putnam on business Saturday, and also made visit to the children's home near this city.
 Fire Losses Paid.
 The insurance companies that suffer ed losses in the big fire here the week before last have in most cases settled with the claimants, though some who suffered losses are still awaiting the adjustment of the same.
 Some Families Lost All.
 The fund for those families that suf- fered severe losses in the big fire con- tinues to grow, but further big boosts are needed to bring it to the point that should be reached in order to do the amount of relief work contemplated.
 Some families lost everything they possessed, so that this is an opportuni- ty to help by giving that should even overshadow the annual practice of making Christmas gifts.
 Bird Dog Pinches Family Dinners.
 Over on Grove street there is a sneakthief bird dog that gets away with the meat part of family dinners on every opportunity offered. Satur- day he stole some fine steaks intended for a Sunday dinner. This dog Is a frequenter of the base of supplies, hesitating not a bit to glide up a stair way and grab a fine cut of meat at ev- cry opportunity.
 Many Patients at Hospital.
 At the Day Kimball hospital there has been an unusually large number of patients recently, the accommodations being so crowded as to encroach upon the beds in the maternity ward Many of the patients who have received treatment are of the nonresident class. Tommy Shea Would Come to Putnam.
 Tommy Shea, the New Haven feath- erweight who has made considerable of reputation around the Elm City in boxing bouts, is through his manager, seeking an opportunity to appear be- fore the Putnam Social and Athletic club, and may be booked for the next show to be given here.
 Few Arrests During November.
 November closed with a record of few arrests made in Putnam, but no month during recent years has been marked by greater activity and more work for members of the police de- partment, due to the extraordinary ef- fort made by officers to fix the respon- sibility of the incendiary fires that have occurred in the city.
 Address by pr. Ernest R. Pike.
 Dr. Ernest R. Pike, who succeeded Dr. c. c. Gildersleeve, now of Norwich, in the town of Woodstock, gave an in- teresting address in the Congregation al church here Sunday evening on mis- sionary work. in the north. Dr. Pike spent several years in Alaska, so spoke with authority of the influence and the work of the missionaries in that northern region.
 Meanest Of Mean Thieving.
 Complaint was made Saturday by families burned out in the big fire that some of the few things they were able to remove from their homes were stol- en by vandals that were able to ply their nefarious practice before suff1- cient police protection was obtainable. Such things as bedsprings, chairs and other articles of household furniture were carried away by the worse than thieves, operating during the excite ment without molestation.
 Preparations for Christmas Cheer.
 Preparations will begin this week by several organizations in Putnam for the creation of funds to be used for Christmas cheer for wor- thy persons in Putnam who are with que means to make holiday festival occasion. The fund created by the Elks' charity ball will be used in the indicated. The Salvation Army always takes up this charity work, too, as do other societies, groups of people and individuals.
 Finding to Be Issued Soon.
 Coroner Arthur G. Bill of Danielson said Saturday that his finding relative to the railroad wreck that occurred near this city about two weeks ago will be issued early this week.
 The superior court will be in session here today (Monday). John o. Fox, democratic state cen -raI committeeman for this district, has an invitation to be the guest of State Chairman George Forster at lunch con to be given at the Hotel Taft, New Haven, tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon.
 No Contest Probable. The statement that there was to be a contest over a representatives, seat n the state legislature for the town of Plainfield was denied in this city by Plainfield men.
 Still on the Trail. State Policeman Robert Hurley re- turned here Saturday and resumed work on the incendiary fire cases.
 Social and Personal. Miss Florence Sargent has returned to Bryn Mawr, Pa, after a few days visit with her parents in Grove street.
 MT. and Mrs. s. M. Wheelock, Miss Ellen Wheelock and Miss Mary Vince lock were in Uxbridge, Mass, Satur- day. B. Meinken of Brooklyn. N. Y, has been the guest recently of his brother, H. c. Meinken.
 Mrs. Chauncey Morse of Pleasant avenue has been spending the past few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Marcus Wood, in Danielson.
 Roy Smith of Boston has been spending several days with his mother. Mrs. Dutie Smith. h Fremont street.
 MT. and Mrs. c. E. Pratt of Brad