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Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
ANDOVER
Fishermen Improve HoIday-Patriotic
 Observance of Memorial Day

Memorial day the c. A. M. train brought in a number of fishermen pre- pared to try their luck on neighboring streams.
 Willard Fuller and Mrs Fuller went to Willimantic camp ground, where they held family reunion with others from New Britain.
 Honored Soldier Dead.
 At D. m Memorial day exercises were held in the cemeteries Miss Ha- gel Rose read The Blue and the Gray, and LifOnel Faulkner recited Lincoln's Gettysburg address. The school chiI- dren rang national hymns and decorat- ed with flags and flowers the soldiers graves, 1s in number The local cler- gymen, Rev. F. A. Cooper and Rev. John J. Lockett. gave brief addresses. Miss Morrison and Miss Bradley, pub lio school teachers, were the commit tee on programme.
 Rev. John J. Eockett made two ad- dresses Memorial day at the Town hall, H ebEon, at II a. m. and 2. m.
 MT. Lincoln. formerly of this place. now superintendent of public schools at North Smithfieid, R. l.. passed Me- r1oEial day With ex-Senator and Mrs Epra sue, and made calls on Mrs. Web Eter. Mir. and Mrs. Sackett and other friends.
 nr. and Mrs. whiton of Manchester 1ere guests of Mir. and Mrs. Spra gue.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
Utterly Wretched Nervous sPTostratlon Long Endured
 Refol tR RennedY NNaR Found.

Miss Einerva Reminger. Upper Bern, Pa, wri Ees: For several years 1 had nervous prostration. and was utterly wretchi h l lived on bread and beef tea bed huse my stomach would not re- taln al Bthing else, l took many rem rdies, but obtained no relief until 1 took Il lood's Sarsaparllla when began to gal h at once. Am now cured"
 PuI 5, rich blood makes good, strong nervS $, and this Is why Hoods Sarsa- pariIla which purif1es and enrlches the bleei 1, cures so many nervous diseases.
 Gs it today in usual liduld form or ehoe plated tablets called SaF6atabs,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
Washington County, R. |.
HOPKINTON
Lightning Kills cow-saIe of Farming
 Land.

Lightning Kills cow-saIe of Farming
 Mir and Mrs. Peleg Crandall of New York are guests of MT, Crandalls mother, Mrs. J. P. s. Brown.
 John s. Cole had valuable COW killed by lightning Friday evening of last week. She was out in a pasture, Just over the line in Connecticut, and went under tree for refuge from the storm.
 Charles IT. Langworthy has purchas- ed tract of farming land from the estate of John S. Chapmlin.
 Harriet C. Kenyon visited with her children in Ashaway Monday night.
 quantity of household goods have arrived in town for the family of Wil" liam s, Mellen,
 Extra Time for Assessors.
 The annual financial town meeting was held in the town hail Thursday afternoon at l o'clock The usual re- ports were received and the usual ap- propriaticns made. The town debt was somewhat increased the past year. The time for completion of the ag- sessnlent of taxes was extended about three weeks on account of the in creased labor imposed upon the as- sessors by the operation of the new tax law.
 The local Christian Endeavorers met in the Ashaway church Tuesday even ing. Consideration of matters per- taining to the society occupied the evening service, which was followed by social hour in the parish house.
 D, Walter Blake of Westerly was at the home of his parents over Memorial day.
 A fine granolithic walk has been laid in front of the office of the Ash away Woolen company.
 Memorial Day Orators.
 Memorial day was observed in town with Edward G. Cundal of Pawcatucl1 as orator in Hope Valley and pr. J. w. Ford of Westerly in Ashaway.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
COLUMBIA
EecaI Team Loses to Lebanon-Lec- turs by May Pepper Vanderbllt- Highway Repairs Begun.

TighWay HePalfS begun
 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Collins and son of Hamden spent Sunday with relatives in Columbia.
 Mrs. E. w. Peet of New York has been spending several days with friends in town.
 Mrs. Everett Bosworth of Hartford has been visiting her parents. Mir and Mrs. w. H. Kneeland.
 Mir. and Mrs Henry C. Isham were with their daughter. Mrs. Herbert Gil lett, near Winsted, over Sunday.
 Defeated by Lebanon.
 The Columbia ball players went to Lebanon last Saturday afternoon and we're defeated, IA to 6,
 Rev. Mr. Maruuardt of Union Cen ter occupied the pulpit in this place last Sunday. in exchange with Rev. E. Q. Foster,
 Mir. and Mrs. Burdette w. Downer of Hartford spent Sunday in town guests of MT, and Mrs. John w. Full Ter.
 Heard Spiritualist Speaker.
 Mrs, May Pepper Vanderbilt gave a lecture at Yeomans hall lastM onday evening, which was largely attended
 A straw berry festival and entertain mept was given Tn conan nall last Thursday evening. Strawberry short cake and other eatables were served from to 8 o'clock, after which the en- tertainment was given,
 Represented Milk Producers.
 Henry B. Hutchins was in Boston last week, in the interests of the local milk producers. Terms and prices offer ed by the contractors are not entirely satisfactory.
 Cyrus Hilton spent few days in Springfield. Holyoke and Northampton, Mass, last week.
 Repairing Highways.
 The work of repairing the highways has begun Fred o. Brown of Exeter is furnishing the team to run the road machine. The repairs are under the supervision of Road Master Daniel F. Tucker.
 Clayton Hunt has been spending few days with friends Tn Providence and vicinity.
 Merton Cox of Hartford was the guest of MT. and Mrs. James A Utley a portion of last week.
 Prof. A. E. Lyman's band of young musicians furnished music for Memo rial day exercises in Colchester. This boys band has become quite proficient under the leadership of Professor Ly- man.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
TURNERVILJE

D. F. Jaquith has returned from a weeks visit with his parents in Rum ney, N. H.
 Several from here attended the Me- morial day concert in Hebron hall Thursday night.
 Mir. and Mrs Brehant are spending several days with the Iatter's parents Mr and Mrs. Slater.
 Several from Turnerville attended the dance in Gilead hall Friday night.
 Mrs. J. Fl. White and son were in Franklin Tuesday and Wednesday, where they expect te live seen
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
MAYORS OFFICE.
City of Norwich, Connecticut.

To either Sheriff of the City of Nor
 WiCh, Greeting:
 You are hereby directed to warn the electors of the City of Norwich to meet districts in sad city as provided py law, to wit:
 FIRST VOTING DISTRICT, at the Town Hall in said City.
 SECOND VOTING DISTRICT, at the store formerly occupied by the Blue Star Overall Company, No. 174 West Main Street. West Chelsea.
 THIRD VOTING DISTRICT, at Union Hat Tn Greeneville, in said City.
 SIXTH VOTING DISTRICT. in Pres ton Annex, at No. 4Ts Main street.
 ON MONDAY JUNE ], 4. D. IpI2, at o'clock in tn forenoon, to choose by ballot mayor, two aldermen. four common counclImen and two water commissioners for the term o6 two years each, and also 9 clerk, a treas urer and two sherihs for the term of one year each.
 Said meeting will be open in each of said districts at g o'clock io the fors- noon, and continue open until o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of voting for such city officers
 Ana at o'clock in the afternoon. at penses for the current fiscal year as made and adopted by the Court of Common Council of said City at a meeting held on the 24th day of May, 1912. will be submitted to the meeting for its action thereon.
 Also to lay a tax on the city list last made and perfected to meet the Nx- penses of said city upon the estimates approved and appropriations Authorized to be made from the city treasury. and to fix the compensation of the eollec tor of said tax.
 Also to act upon the list of abate- ments of taxes made by the Mayor and Aldermen of said city to be presented at said meeting.
 Dated at Norwich. this 25th day of May, 1912.
 CHAS. E. THAYDR,
 Mayor of the City of Norwich.
 I hereby certify the above and fora going is 6 true copy of the original warning directed to me for service
 Attest: TIMOTHY A. CAREY,
 Sheriff of the City of Norwtoh.
 may2bd
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
Harvestinu Bones,

A scene of the long ago was re- enacted at Lakin. Kansas, the other day, when the farmers hauled in sev- eral loads of bones and shipped them to market. It is the first time in many years that bones have been gathered on the western plains, Gathering buff falo bones used to be a profitable oc- equation. The bones gathered this year were probably from cattle which had perished.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

There are over 100 fri the Sunday schools of the Federate church.
 Several from the Hil attended the ', P. $. c. E. convent on at the Me mortal church, South ' Tillington, Sat urdsy.
 Rev. and Mrs. E. " Darrow have been away for little trip, visiting in Hartford, Northfeld. \ lass. and other places, returning Wed nesday.
 Damage by Storm.
 The severe electrio Il storm of last Friday played havoc 7ith wire 293 and its instruments. Com mencing at West Wilmington it set th 6 station on fire and deafened Agent Bugbee so that he did not recover for everal days, Mrs. Dsrrow received a ;evere shock from which she has not re covered. The par sonage instrument ' Jas burned out, as was the one at ElmS 4 Squiers' store at East Willington A pole was splinter ed at Vincent Horlkey's, the piazza nearly demolished by fire and the tele- phone instrument destroyed.
 The school meeting at Glass Factory schoolhouse last Sa turday evening was adjourned to today (Saturday), June l, at o'clock.
 There will be services at Wesley chapel, Holland side, West Wilmington, next Sunday eveIling at 7.5O, Rev. E. W. Darrow having charge.
 The Holland county convention of the W. c. T. U. will be held in Hebron June 9th. The plans of Mrs. Emma J. Holman, county president, will doubt less result in an excellent meeting.
 Memorial day was observed here un- der the auspices of the W. c. T. U., which holds 8 laTge place in the hearts and in the work for the general good of this comm unity.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
darrieA AZ Years.
HEBRON
Exercises on Memorial Day-Many
 Attend Concert.

Clarence Porter of Hartford was in town over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs Edward Raymond, Mrs Seyms and Mrs Gillett attended a convention at South Willington last Saturday.
 Mrs. William Lockwood has been taken to the Norwich state hospital.
 Mrs. James Dingwell has been taken to the hospital in Willimantfc for treatment
 Hawley Cummings of Exeter was in town Sunday.
 Mrs J. N. Hewitt, who has been i'll is improving slowly.
 Miss Sarah T. Palmer, supervisor of schools, visited Hebron schools We'd nesday
 Exercises were held in the Congre- gational church Memorial day with speakers from abroad
 concert given by the choir and others Memorial day was well attend ed The music was highly appreciated
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
MANSFIELD DEPOT

Miss Augusta and Miss Mary TiideA hre visiting their bro ther, Rufus Til den. in Norwich.
 Owing s5 the prevalence eff scarlet fever, the school has been closed, Eight cases are reported
 Georss Raksr is aniEbing 2 perch ee kAA heuse st R. Fl. 6hsrmap
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
Eamous onlcahin Rentsd.

The log cabin a n Fall mountain, built a number of years ago by Mrs. Drusilla Mitchell and now owned by Sylvester Harrisoa. has been rented for the season by, Mrs. Bell of New York, The cabipi fig on the highest point of Fall mo- Sntafn and overiooks the city of Bristojl and a vast stretch of territory to tlle east.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
UNION
Lightning Strikes Pine Tree Near
 Newell Home.

M A. Marcy and his brother, W. P Marcy, who have been spending a few days at the Marcy homestead, returned to Hartford this week.
 Mrs. H. c. Horton spent a few days the past week with her daughter at Sturbridge.
 Mrs. James Barrett of Sturbridge was recent caller among friends about town.
 During the thunder shower last Fri day afternoon lightning struck large pine tree near the home of T. o. New ell
 John Buckley made week end visit home.
 Gilbert Wills and family, with Mrs. J, w, Winch of South Manchester callod on friends in town the first of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
GURLEYVILLE
Msr.eriai esrAAees-soeiai ef [. 3. s. Vste of Thsrks te Miss sifncrds.

Sunday morning Rev. E. H. Tunni- oiifte delivered a special Memorial sermon at the N. E. church, the choir singing patriotic selections
 Andrew Grant and family of Mount Hope attended church here Sunday.
 Tsndered Vote of Thanks.
 Last Friday evening a social under the auspices of the Ladies' Benevolent society was held at the conference room. A good time was enjoyed by those present A vote of thanks was given by the parsonage committee and Ladies society to Miss Ethel Simonds, who recently raised money to purchase . dinner set for the parsonage,
 Miss Mary Cross has been the guest of Miss c. N. Turner this week for a day and night,
 Mir, and Mrs. Charles Dodge enter- tsined relatives from Jswett City Sum day,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
pr. Verd Is Sister to Marry

The weddin of Miss Rose Verdi and Orlando PelI Ecia is to take place on Wednesday morning, June F, at II o'clock. in $ [. Michaeps church, New Haven. Tht, ceremony will be per formed by I&ev. Oreste Allussi. Miss Verdi is the daughter of Mrs. Domen- leo Verdi of New Haven, and sister of Dr. w. F. Verdi.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
STAFFORD
Funeral of Charles Smith-UniVersa!
 ist Choir Entertained at Parsonage.

ISf CnolT EnIertdiHSu al T d SoHdSS'
 Charles Smith, 76, died Monday eve ming at S.S0 at his home in Hyde vile from a shock. He leaves, be- sides widow, four children. Milton of Willimantic, Lucius of Talcottyille, Mary and Frank at home. He also leaves a sister in Monsoon The funer- al was held at his home Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was at Stafford Springs cemetery.
 Mir. and Mrs. George W. R. Com stock of New York and E. R. Carpen- ter of Collingwood, Ont, Canada, were guests last week at the home of Mrs. Emily Goodell.
 Guests at Parsonage.
 Rev and Mrs. William E. Gaskin entertained the members of the Uni versalist choir at the parsonage last Wednesday evening. After an en- Joyable musical programme was pre- sented, ice cream and cake were serv- ed. Later in the evening a few lively games were entered into heartily by the company.
 Mrs. Rose Keefe and children of Madison. Me. are guests of Mrs. Eliza Dugdale.
 Mrs. Kate Findersen of Springfield, Mass, was the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. P. Brown over Sunday.
 Mrs. William Clark and Charles Cady of Hartford are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. s. Walbridge.
 Mrs Emily M GoodeH and her brother, Albert Lyon, went to Hop kinton, Mass, to attend the funeral of their niece. Mrs. Eva Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
Wills Probated,

The wills of he late Prof. D. Cady Eaton of Yale University and Francis G. Anthony for 40 years collector of taxes in New Haven, were recently filed in the NevF Haven probate court. Professor Eato's's estate, estimated at s100,o00, is giUsn to Mrs. Alice Eaton. widow of the testator. Mir Anthony bedueathed hisl estate of s20,G00 to his daughter, Mis-. Etta May Anthony.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
ROCKVILLE
Friends Remember Mis1 crandaII on
 18th Birthday.
18th Birtheav,

William Taylor hast returned from a trip to his former home in Pennsylva- niL.
 18th Birthday.
 Miss Lucetta CrancHalI passed her S5th birthday last weel;. She was re- membered by her fri ends, some of whom called on her 10 congratulate her. She was given a shower of over sixty post cards. Her long and useful life has all been passed fin this place. Miss Jennie Bu7-dicb, has returned fom Westerly, wh ere ishe spent two weeks.
 Mrs. Joseph J. Tal5lor of Moscow en- tertained at whist Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Lulu Palmert has been at West erly for a week or tyFO.
 Prof. Albert Crnndan and sister, Miss Althea CrandailA, were recent call CTS in this place.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

the season. The shad have not been any too pentifuI. owing to the hign water and cold weather A large number of ''whopsp have been caught this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
RIPLEY HILL
Newly Organized Club Meets-Wed-
 ding Anniversary.

Miss Rose Toplif of South Hadley, Mass, is the guest of F. B. Topliff.
 The newly organized club met with Mrs. Zechiel the 24th. A pleasing pro gramme was carried out: Current Events. by Mrs. Zechiel: Early Tradi- tons of Coventry, by Mrs. Clark; Pre- vention of Disease, by Miss Sarah White; Early Days in Coventry, by Mrs. Benjamin Green; "Reminiscences of Coventry, by Mrs White.
 Saturday evening, June s, a social meeting and reception to MT. and Mrs. Emerson will be held at Mrs. Peter sons.
 MarrieA AZ Years.
 Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Sherman cele- brated the 42d anniversary of their marriage May 18th
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
Windham County
HAMPTON
chsIssa Inn Opens Under Ne " Man
 agement.

An informal opening of the Chelsea inn, located at Hampton vas held Saturday evening, May 25, WI len de- lightfui opportunity was aft srded the townspeople to inspect the hotel which has recently been rem 9deled and Tefurnished, under the new manage nnent of F. H, StarlSey of New Brit ain.
 Miss Ruth Schade, soloist. Miss Mar Karet Muller, violinist, bot h of New Britain, Miss Prutting, pianist, of Hartford, and Mrs. Jeweti and Mrs. Burnham of Hampton fu finished an excellent musical program me, after which refreshments were! served,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
shad ! Fishing at Portland.

Shad fsl ling at Riverview, Portland, is practice ally closed. it is said. for
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
SOUTH WELLINGTON

Mir. and Mrs, Elmer kingsinan of Norwich were guests last Tuesday of MT. and Mrs. William H, Bracket.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01

If young mans love is sheeptabls te 3 girl vhy should she be willing to return It7
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
Holland COu nty
WELLINGTON

Damage Done by Redent Storm County w, c. T. V. Meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-01
WLIANs D : T IlA bIfN, Mayor of the City of Norwich.

I hereby certify the above and fore going Is 6 true copy of the origin al warning directed to me for service. Attest: TIMOTHY A CAREY.
 Sheriff of the City of Norwich may2bd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
THIRD PARTY
 RANKS BREAK
 ! TO WILSON

Sfzeago. July SThe third party sentiment is on the wane in Illinois, and since the nomination of Wood row Wilson at Baltimore, the new Roosevelt headquarters at the Con agres5 Hotel have been deserted. CTS df Roosevelt. it Is admitted that there is little chance of the third par 4ty polling an iappreciable vote in H. linois. in November.
 The prediction is made that the her. aided convention of the Roosevelt fac lion will not be called at all. No definite word has been received fr2m Oyster Bay. Mir Medill, Robert H. Mccormick, and Alexander H. Revell are in the East for conference with the Colonel
 Local politicians realize the nomina- tion of Gov. Wilson has placed the light sQuArely between the New Jer- sey candidate and President Taft and say that any support thrown to Col Roosevelt would only serve to weaken the Republican vote. For this reason many of the third party boomers have hinted that they will sink or swim with the regular party candidate.
 Another fact which has detracted from the strength of the Roosevelt movement in the State, is the private announcement by Gov. Deneen that he will have nothing to do with a third $H&TITk F6@puDl1CaD5 HI the 0LdLG I0Gl they win have trouble enough In elect Ing the. Governor against Edward F. punne
 William J. Bryan. who stopped in Chicago yesterday on his way to Ne braslEa- declared that if a third party were formed, Col. Roosevelt might drive some reactionary Democrats over 10 President Taft. but in view of the Democratic ticket and platform Roosevelt could not expect to win, over Progressive Democrats. M
 BefMa A@aE1ng Baltin1nne MT Bryan estim&AdAMAt Wi1$bnsS uld q have a plura1a&y Q 100000 over President Tart. " When asked yesterday If he sthl held to that estimate. he re- pil@ds
 r ssIn estimating wilson's plurality at &DG0,0o was not counting on a third party That might reduce the plural &ty some and yet not much, because many Republicans will vote for Roose- ~eat who would not be willing to vote for Democrat and that will largely reauGa TafSps vote. Mfr. Taft will be xhe cdmtender for the Roosevelt votes mot IFzlann." &4.sf
 I'm I@aF5 platform, said MT, Bryan, sathe Hamgfe term for the Presidency w1Il attract much attention and also Hf1e declaration favoring direct pri- snzrfeg. One of the best blanks is that declartng4 for popular election of national committeeman, the commit teernen to begin service when elected. This change will prevent hold-over eommitteemen from organizing con- wentiOns''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
AEROnAU1 PLUNGES l,2OO FEET TO DEATH.  Loses Consciousness Tn Rushlof Air and Is Unable
 to Open Parachute

Before the mortified gaze of 20,8O0 persons and amid the shrieKs Of hun dreds of women. Tom Moore, 25 years old, a professional balloonist, hurled through the air yesterday afternoon from height of 1900 feet mt Hillside Park, an amusement re-
 The 4aernnaut's body landed only afty feet from the outskirts of the crowd. which a few minutes before had witnessed his daring ascent with his partner, William c. Gillen, 23 years old. of Harrison, N.J., and there was panic as the park employees att kenpted to check the rush to the spot where the dead aeronaut lay.
 Moore was a native of Jacksonville. Fla, and for the last six years had made Summer tours of the various amusement parks and beaches of New York and New Jersey. This was the fifth season that he had visited Hill- aide Park, and it was while giving cx- hibition@ there year ago that he picked up Gillen to assist him in his act The latter performed what is known in the parlance of balloonists As single cutoff" using only orle Parachute to make the descent, and mtarting eaFthward a full thirty sec @nd before Moore, who used three parachutes and alfghted first.
 The effect of the act was thrilling ms the more: .eKperfencefl aeronaut plunged tfk three successive plunfnet drops past hfsf seoripanicn; only to have each plunge halted by the open. Ing of & parachute
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05
DEvlCQ HOLDS
 UP STANDARD
SERGEANT AT ARMS BRINGS BACK SOUVENIR OF BALTI-
 MORE CONVENTION. -

The Connecticut standard. which through all the seething days of the Baltimore convention, disclosed to delegates and spectators where the Connecticut delegation was seated came back to Connecticut Wednesday afternoon. When the Colonial express from Washington stopped at New Haven, John DeVicq, sergeant-at. arms of the Connecticut delegation. bore it out of the coach in which he had beens riding from Baltimore.
 Wrapped up with the pole of the standard was the blue and gold silk banner with ''Simeon E. Baldwin for President upon it. DeVicqu bore the two through the station and the stan- Gard created quite a little interest
 DeVicQ was the only member of the Connecticut squad on board the train. He said that only once was the Con- necticut standard in the riotous pro- ressionsa of the coRvention That was on Monday night Aafter Bryan had re- aented the appearance of a. Clark ban ner. Then someone grabbed the Con-. necticut standard and tried to rush it upon the stage and DeVicq had the time of his life trying to rescue it. He had one or two angry collisions with policemen before he rescued the standard
 Devicd went to his home in Wiili- mantic Wednesday night and will lat er bring the standard and the. Bald- win banner back to headquarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-05

arrested here on May 24 after deliv- ering speech to crowd of his ad herents and was arraigned the fol- lowing day on complaint signed by Detective Wedge, in which he was charged with 'defiling and reviling and placing the American flag in contempt" was found guilty by Jus tice Frederickson in the police court.
 Before pronouncing sentence of forty days in jail, Justice Frederick son lectured Bost, calling attention to his remarks while on the witness stand: "The flag means nothing to me-