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Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE
Being Installed at Connecticut Mills
 First in DanieIson Division.

Employees of the s. N. E. Telephone company are installing at the plant of the Connecticut Mills company at In- dustrial place a private branch ex- change, the first within the limits of the Danielson division, which is show ing a steady growth. The new ex- change will have about ten stations, connecting with the various depart ments of the mill.
 Burgesses' Committees. The following Is the organization by committees of the court of burgesses for this year: Fire committee, William A. Burrows, Harry E. Back; park com- mittee, Charles A. Hyde, William A. Burrows; sewer committee, Harry E. Back, Burdette c. Hopkins; light com mittee, Damase Boulias; auditors, Charles A. Hyde, Damase Boulias. The board has also named the same board of relief as last year. On account of the illness of the newly elected war ! den, W. L Bullard, business awaiting tho attention of the board will be talk en up at an adjourned meeting called 1 for next Monday evening.
 Auction at Harrington Farm.
 At the Dominick Harrington farm. near Woods Hill, in the town of Brooklyn, Mrs. Harrington, by virtue of an order from the probate court, l sold at auction to buyers gathered from many surrounding towns on Tuesday 95 head of cattle, a large quantity of hay and corn, farming i'm plements and wagons.
 Mason and Hall Left No Clues,
 Not a clue to indicate the where aDouts of Edward Mason and Henry Hall, horse thieves. has been secured | since they made their escape from the ] Brooklyn jail The men were bare 1 footed when they got away and they were lightly clad. Neither is known to l have had cent, so how they man aged to make their way out Of this 1 section of the country without attract 1 ing attention from some one who i would have reported them Is some thing of mystery.
 Attended Putnam Caucus.
 Representative E. H. Reach. W. E. ! Labelle, Arnold P. Rich and Harry E : Back, Killingly delegates to the repub- ! lican state convention, were in Putnam ] Wednesday to attend the caucus of the delegates from the 18th senatorial dis trict, called together to elect two dele gates at large.
 Personals.
 Miss Sadie Tracy has finished work l at a local restaurant.
 l Miss Carrie Oates spent Sunday with relatives in Putnam.
 Mrs. John Tracy is slowly recoVer- Ing from a long and serious illness.
 Big Bill at Orpheum. Sensational special attraction, direct from Boston Grand Opera house, Will Carrington's great colered musical comedy company, in The Hottest Coon in Dixie, featuring the Hammerstein stars, Harry J. Morgan and Bud Hal liday at the Orpheum theater Friday evening and Saturday matinee and night. Twenty people-a rag time band-laughter and music galore. Ii you miss this you'll be sorry for a month. Watch for Fridays adv.-adv
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Birthday Surprise Party-240,000 Feet of Lumber Cut on Fitch Lot-Flood- Q ed Brook Does Damage.

William Kilroy has returned to work at A. R. Mannings, after a months absence caused by an accident in the building.
 Edward Jones returned Tuesday from several days stay in Waltham with bis sister, Mrs. George Schlough Surprised on Birthday.
 Miss Loretta Richards was pleasant ly surprised recently by ten little friends, who helped to make her 11th birthday enjoyable. The members of the party amused themselves with va rious games and partook of a dainty luncheon.
 Mrs. Earle HoIbroolz has returned to her home in Columbia, after spending several days here with her sister Mrs. Thomas Lillfbridge.
 Rev. B. r. Nye left Tuesday for Leb- anon, having spent the holidays here with her son, Alpheus Wye.
 Cut 24O,0o0 Feet of Lumber.
 Charles Hopkins has moved his saw mill from the Fitch lot on Wauwecus Hill, where he cut 24O.O0O feet of lum- ber, to a lot in Thamesville. Walter Balch has returned to Man chester. after a week end stay with relatives and friends here A quaint steel engraving, the Mar riage of Rolfe and Pocahantas, is at tracting much attention in James Me Nalley's window.
 Back from New Jersey.
 John Drury, who recently rented the John House farm to M. COrcoran Of Norwich and moved to New Jersey moved back here Good Friday and is living in the Franklin Inn. Pa1ph nF MpnChpgfnr 1E spending ten days here with his
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Almost a Miracle.

One of the most startling changes ever seen in any man, according t0 ". E. Holsclaw. Clarendon. Tex. vas of fected. years ago in his brother. "Ifs had such a dreadful cough" he writes. "that all our family thought hc WrH going into consumption, but he began to use Dr. Kings New Discovery, aud was completely cured bv ten bottles. Now he is sound and well and weighs 218 pounds For many years Our fam- fly has used this wonderful remedy for Coughs and Colds with excellent results" It's quick safe. reliable end guaranteed. Price 50 cents and il0g. Tr.I bottle free at Lee O. Osg0Dd Co,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11


 About 140 weavers employed in the mill of the French River Textile com pany at Mechanicsville went on strike Wednesday at noon, falling to return to work, it is said, because of object ing to operating two looms and on account of minor differences relative to fines, etc. The departments of the mill other than that in which the weaving Is done were not affected by the strike and were running as usual Wednesday afternoon.
 It Is probable that a conference will be arranged for today. Hope was ex- pressed Wednesday afternoon that the strike would be of short duration. An early settlement IS looked for.
 The French River Textile company is one of the most successful operators of worsted mills in this section of the country, manufacturing high grade materials for which there is always a ready sale. The plant employs a high grade of help and they have ap- peared to be generally satisfied with their work.
 A Weavsr's Statement.
 One of the weavers at the mill of the French River company stated on Wednesday afternoon that the weav- CTS did not want 1t considered as yet that they are out on strike This week. he said, "the company asks us to operate two looms on one of which faneies are to be woven. Heretofore those who have operated two looms have been required to do so while weav- ing white goods. only. Our commit tee was to have had a conference with Frederick Waterman. agent of the company, Wednesday, but he was out of town, so we are now -out on sus- pension as it were, until such a con- ference can be held. We do not look for any extended difficulty in the mat ter. and hope for quick adjustment
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
FINAL FUMIeATIoN.
Health Officer Takes Precautions Be
 fore Quarantine Is Raised.

Wednesday the patients at the iso- latiun hospital were reported to be doing we'll Tuesday evening Mrs. L. Leo Thompson and five children were taken to the hospital and by Thurs day the fumigation of the Thompson home will be well under way. Mir. Thompson who has recovered, will then be released from quarantine Both the Coutu and Dyer tenements are being thoroughly fumigated and the quarantine will be lifted from those places as soon as the work of fumiga- ton is completed
 The Handfieid home, near St. Mary's parochial school, is also being fumi- gated and the quarantine there will then be raised. No new cases have been reported and the situation ap- pears tu be much improved.
 A couple of children at the Lussier home on Chapman street are being watched to see if the disease develops. City Health Officer c. A. Jenkins is looking after the work of Immigration in ali places very carefully and Is keeping close tabs on the situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11

grandmother, Mrs. Mary Ladd 0f E.m4 wood
 Mrs. Katherine Healey of We-teriT was a recent visitor with relatives here.
 Damage by Flooded Brook.
 The recent rains have filled tha brook running by Charles Barber E farm so that it has become destructive. The bridge which spans the road south of his road is unsafe and teams heaY- fly loaded cannot pass over lt
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Congregational Missionary Society
 Meets.

The regular meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the First Con gTegational church was held at the home of Mrs. Ellen Wilkins, Tuesday afternoon. Miss Ethel Stafford was in charge of the afternoons programme and she, with Miss Woodward, read selections from the last chapter of the Light of the World. which the society has been studying the past year. Mrs. N. Bishop read an interesting leaflet entitled Dawning of the Light of the World. Mrs Stillman read an article by Mrs. Frances E. Clark on For Jlpan. Mrs Clara Williams read a poem, The Worlds Search, following which each one present reported a rassage of Scripture containing a promise. The programme closed with the singing of the Doxology. Light refreshments were then served and a pleasant social hour enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11

Mrs Chas Jackman, Merrill St., Newburyport, Mass, credits her re- covery to the use of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. She says T rged to have hemorrhages of the lungs and feared I was going to have tubercu- losis. 1 took several bottles of iroley's Honey and Tar Compound end today I am a well strong woman md have not a sign of tuberculosis. I always keep Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in the house and it keeps the whole family free rom colds" Lee & Os- good Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
FIRST SOLEMN HIGH MASS Will Be Celebrated Sunday by Rev. Walter McCrann, to Be Ordained Saturday.

The high mass at St Mary's church Sunday will be 8 notable one, for at that time Rev. Walter McCrann of this city will be celebrant of his first solemn nigh mass and at it's conclus- ion will give his first blessing to the people of St. Mary's parish.
 Father McCrann will be assisted in the celebration of the mass by Rev. N. F. McAuliffe and Rev. c. Teui- ings, members of the faculty of St. Thomas seminary, Hartford, where Father McCrann prepared for the priesthood.
 The ordination of the young priest will take place Saturday morning in St. Josephs cathedral, Hartford; a number of friends and relatives from this city will be present to witness the solemn ceremony.
 To Vote on Petition for Firsproof Vaults.
 1 Sslectmen Luther M. Keith, c. E. l Pierce and Dr. Omer Larue have is sued notices for a special town meet 1 ing to be held on Monday afternoon of next week to see if the electors will vote to install hreproof vaults for the keeping of valuable records in the municipal building on Church street. l The call for the meeting is issued in icomplianee with the petition of requ- isite number of citizens.
 Clerks vs. p. K. s.
 If it does not snow Friday after noon, there is to be a baseball game ] in Putnam. and the clerks will come out from winter quarters and meas ' ure their abilities on the diamond against the team of Putnam high school, which promises to develop into a spirited organization this season. The game is to be played on the high school grounds.
 Resigns as Pastor at Ashford.
 Announcement is made of the res 1 ignation of Rev. J. H. King as pas ] tor of the Congregational church at Ashford. Mir King has served both 1 the Ashford and Eastford churches for several years. but on account of his advancing years, he is to relinquish a part of his duties and after July will minister only to the Eastford congre- gation.
 Automobile for Wire Chief 1 An automobile for the use of Charles T. Thayer. wire chief of the S. N. B. Telephone company in the Putnam, DanielEon and Moosup divisions, ar rived here Wednesday. MT. Thayer will use the machine in covering his terri tory, which extends over nearly all of eastern Windham county, and 1t will permit the employees to get in touch with their work at distant points in quick time.
 Heard and Seen. An addition has been built to the smokestaek at the mill of the Man hansAtt Manufacturing company where men are busy getting the plant into shape to receive the machinery which has commenced to arrive in Putnam.
 E6waFd Merrill, formerly manager ef the 6Tadlsy theater, was a visitor in Putnam Wednesday, Mir, MorriI is new connected with the weeleT lcammis6isn buSiness conducted by his
 father. resident in Worcester,
 Eugene Berthisume of this city is . patient al Worcester hospital where
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
hnM's Ahis

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that can- not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY X CO. Toledo, 0.
 We, the undersigned, have known r. leve him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm
 WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal ly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testi- monials sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
ITCHING IRRITATION.
Worst Form of Skin Trouble Quickly cured bY lnexpensive Treatment.

When you suffer with any skin trou- ble, even though the itching seems un- bearable, do not think that it is neces- Eary to use some disgusting greasy ointment. Try HOkara. a pure and simple skin food that is guaranteed to contain no grease or acids and which Is so cleanly 1t does not soil the linen.
 Its power to instantly relieve any irritation of the skin and make it soft, white and beautiful is almost miracu- lous.
 Not only are minor skin troubles like pimples. blackheads, acne. barber's itch, etc, quickly cured, but the worst ulcers or cases of salt rheum or eczema are cleansed and healed by this won derful skin food.
 In order that anyone may try Hokara at small expense, The Lee & Osgood Co. are selling a liberal sized jar at 25c, and in addition guarantee to re- fund the money if the treatment does not do all that is claimed for it. Larger size 50 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
DAVID 4. WELLS

the famous free trader, once told a friend, If l 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 profitabIy. Thou sands upon thousands have had the same experience. Mr. Wells probably had an acquaintance with as many men of afairs in his day as any citizen of the country, so if he would have been worth a great deal more," isn't it good plan for you to leave your money in tho savings bank
 This bank soliots deposits and guar antses the depostors a safe, sane and conservative management, according to the law.
 Savings banks can only invest in such securities as stipulated by law.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
ALL's FAIR IN LOVE
But the Law Halts Bridegroom Elect at Perjury-Told Town Clerk is Year Old Girl Was 21.

John Mohamet AbdaIIah. 23. was ar- rested here Wednesday afternoon, charged with perjury The charge was preferred against him as the result of his having sworn to Town Clerk Frank T. Preston, last Saturday, when he went to get out license to be married, that his bride-to-be, Miss Philia Cote of the West Side, was 91 years of age Tho girl Is not quite 16 The couple were married Saturday by Rev. James H. George, IT,, pastor of St. Alban's church. Abdallah's arrest was on com plaint of the girls father.
 When Abdallah's case came up in the town court during the afternoon 1t was continued until Monday next. The prisoner furnished bond of $1O0 and was released, He says the girl told him that she was 21 and that he did not intend to commit perjury.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11

hs Is to underse an operation for ap- pendicitis
 MT. and Mrs. g. B. Tifft of West ford, in a far-off corner of the coun- ty, recently celebrated the golden an niversary of their wedding.
 Henry A. Potter of Worcester called on friends in Putnam Wednesday.
 A special city meeting is to be held today (Thursday) relative to the street sprlnkling assessments.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
MISSING OVER A WEEK. Nothing Learned Regarding Wherea- bouts of Eugene Campbell.

Up to Wednesday afternoon, noth- ing of the whereabouts of Eugene Campbell, the IS year old son of MT. and Mrs Frank Campbell of North Windham, had been learned. The lad had teen missing since 8 week ago last Saturday, and although the par erts have been to Portland, Me, Bos- ton. and several other places, no clue can be fourd. The last seen of young Campbell was at the time he crossed the footbridge in this city on the aft ernoon of his strange disappearance. MT. Campbell stated that he had be- gun t0 believe that his boy had gone to some place in search of work, as he was deeply interested in machinery of all kinds. Tt seems very strange, he said, because the boy had a goNd home and we cant understand why he does not write to us.''
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Govsrnor Clark at chapIin.

Gov. Walter F. Clark of Alaska and Mrs. Clark arrived in this city We'd nesday and went to Chaplin to be the guests of the formers mother for a few days. Governor Clark said that he had business in Washington. D. C., for few days more, before he and his wife started upon their return trip to Juneau, the Alaskan capital.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
FOR BOROUGH POLICE.
Chief Filling Recommends Reappoint
 ment of Present Force.

Chief George M. Filling has recon mended the reappointment, as approv- ed by the court of burgesses, of the following for borough police: Arthur ". Logee, Thomas Marlow, Thomas Bradford, V. H. Wetherall, Ira D. Mar tin, Frank Young, Harry Young, Phil ias POirier, John Bassett
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.
Senator George A. Hammond and G. Harold GiIpatric Delegates at Large.

Senator George A. Hammond and G. Harold Gilpatric were selected as delegates at large from the Twenty eighth senatorial district to the re- publican state convention at the con- vention of delegates from the various towns in the district, held in the mu- nicipal building on Church street here Wednesday afternoon. G. Harold Gil- patric was named for membership on the state central committee for this district, to succeed himself. Follow ing the business of the convention which was quickly transacted, the del egates enjoyed dinner at the Put nam inn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Vincent Sweeney Resiuns.

Vincent Sweeney has rendered his resignation as clerk in the store of the Barbier-LamoreuX company to take effect Saturday evening. MT. Swee- ney will next week become pianist at the Bljou theater. Arthur Bazinet will succeed MT. Sweeney.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
WILLMANTIC
What Is eoinq On Tonight.

Obwebetuck Lodge. No 16. l, O. o. F, Moving Pictures at the Bljou and Scenic Temple Columbus
 Willimantic Clerks Protective Asso- citation.
 Trinity Chapter, No. 9, R. A M.
 Nurses Graduation Exercises in the Town Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Taken to Jail.

James Moriarty was before police court Wednesday morning, charged with intoxlcation He was found gull ty and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail at Brooklyn. Officer John J. Manley took Moriarty to jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
JAIL FOR TWO PRISONERS.
Walter Timmins and Edward Clark
 Plead Guilty in Rockville Superior Court,

The April session of the Holland county superior court was opened at Rockville Tuesday at 10.30 o'clock by Sheriff George Forster. Prayer was offered by Rev. R. s. Moore, pastor of ,he Methodist Episcopal church. Judge Joel H. Reed of Stafford was on the bench Two cases were disposed of Walter Timmins of this city, charged with assault with intent to ravish, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year in jail.
 nine months in jail
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
It Looks Like q Crime

to separate a boy from @ box of Buck lens Arnica Salve His pimples, boils. scratches, knocks, sprains and bruises demand it, and it's quick relief for burns, scalds, or cuts is his right. Keep it handy for boys, also girls. Heals everything healable and does it quick. unequaled for piles. Only 25 cents at Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Passes State Examination.

Willimantlc, April 10- Anne J. 1Iartineau has successfully 1-assed the required examinations at New Haven to practice embalming in th.s state He recently passed the New York state board examinations with a high mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Home from Cuba.

Fernando P. Strong, who has been in Cuba and stopping in La Gloria for the past three months, returned to his home in this city Wednesday night He spoke enthusiastically of the Cuhan climate and says he is in the best of health.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Willin1antiC, Danielson and Putnam

Dayville Wednesday. She had been a
 resident of that section many years,
 Mrs. Caffrey had been i'll for four weeks with pneumonia. Her husband survives her.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11

Wsllingford.-Nrs H. l. Sparkling and daughter. Cora, of Bridgeport, are guests of Mrs. Richard Clarke of South Whittlesey avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
rhe Dancer After erlp

lies often fin a run down system. Weak ness, nervousness. lack of appetite. en- ergy and ambition, with dis0rdcred liver and kidneys often follow an at- tack of this Wretched disease. 'rle greatest need then IS Electric Bitters the glorious tonic, blood purifier and regulator of stomach, liver and Kidneys. Thousands have proved that they Won- derfully strengthen the nerveg, build up the system and restore tO health and good spirits after an attack of Grip If suffering, try them. Only 90 cents. Sold and perfect satisfaction guaranteed by Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
PUTNAM

Wsavers at MechanicsviiIe Mill Dis satisfied with Two Loom Order-Sen- ator Hammond and 0. Harold Gil. patrie Chosen Delegates at Large Rev. Walter Mecrann's Ordination
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
DANIELSON

Colonel Potter to Visit Norwich G. A. ..R. Post-Supervisor Ames Wins in Grange Debate-PoIice Named for Reappointment-No Tidlnss from Mason and Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11

F. Joe Grimm Danbury. Conn. ds rived such splendid results from the use of Foley Kidney Pills that Doc wants others to know about it "ltld- ney trouble which resulted from a cold caused me a great deal of distress. had severe pains in my back and lower limbs and always felt tired and mi8er- able. I took Foley Kidney Pills and they acted very promptly and nov aft- CT a few doses ] have no trace of my former trouble and am completely cured" Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
OBITUARY.
Mrs. LydIa. satss.

Mrs. Lydia Bates, 69. died at her home en HailFead street Wednesday morning, after sn illness of two days with pneumoHia. She had bsen living with hey niece. Mrs. Abbie Fletcher. Mrs, Bates, wbe vas bern in East KiIlingly, had lived the greater part ef her life in this town. She leaves nc near relatives,
 Mrs. Patrick caffrsy
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Mrs. Patrick caHr,

Mrs, Patrick csrrey. st died at
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Heard and Seen.

An addition has been built to the smokestack at the mill of the Man hansett Manufacturing company, where men are busy getting the plant into shape to receive the machinery, which has commenced to arrive in Pninam
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
E. H. SPRING, Plane Tuuer

,FhsA. lI'-L xSususstss. Cess.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-06-01
Town Topics.

The town Of Ismsy, Tex, wants to
get its name changed and won't be
satisfied with Yamsi etther-Washtng-
ton Post
Buffalo is maintaining It's reputation
as one Of the most healthful cities IN
the country. The death rate last year
was much less than that OF any other
city In the United States, and the hg-
ures for the first four months Of this
year show an even greater reduction
Buffalo Times.
Now that Cincinnati is 10 have Dr..
Ernst Kunwald, who has been for Eve
years conductor Of the Berlin Philhar-
monte orchestra. to succeed Herr Leo
pold Stokowsh as conductor Of the
Cincinnati Symphony orchestra she
win very likely renew her claim 20
being the musical center Of America
Boston Herald.