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Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
IMPERIAL VALLEY.
M. w. Witter Where Colorado Desert
 Was Made to Bloom.

In the current issue of a Pacific coast monthly is an article entitled The Imperial Valley: A California Miracle. The story becomes of spe- cial local interest by reason of the fact that M. ". Witter, son of David Witter of Furnace street, is a resident of the wonderful area and has been at Brawley for several years.
 As a foreWord 10 the article its au- thor writes: "A decade ago two broth CTS, freighting, found skeletons of twelve men, dead of thirst, on the Colorado desert. Today, the Colorado desert is no more. Twenty thousand people ill five towns and on thousands of rich farms now occupy the waste upon which the weird mirage built phantom cities and shadow lakes but a moment ago. This is the story of how the Imperial valley lifted itself as by it's bOotstraps, out of the desert: how a corner of the country God ap- peared to have forgotten was trans figured by the addition of two ele- ments which it needed to make it worth remembering-wate and good society. No romance of the west ex- cels these facts"
 Beautiful illustrations make the ar ticle appear to be wholly accurate and show how Imperial valley has been made an oasis in the desert, a verita- ble garden of Allah in which the. rarest fruit products of the new world are being grown in commercial quantities Out of the unutterable desolation of the desert has bloomed miraculously fertile section where property values have advanced from practically noth- ing to d total far beyond forty mil lion dollars-and this all within the past ten years.
 Miss Carrie Tracy was in Worcester
 Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. O. Hall and daueh-
 tor Emma of Putnam were guests over Sunday of Mrs. Halls mother.
 Mrs. ". r. Oates.
 Sewer Trench 24 Feet Deep.
 Extending the Mechanic street sew CT to the northern limit for the pres enr contract is no sinecure. At the ! present time 140 more feet remain to be laid. The trench is 24 feet deep the lowest point yet reached in Dan ielson's sewer system-and the ex- cavaUors are struggling 10 get a line through a combination of hardpan, ! powders and water. The work can not be completed before June l, if as as early as that
 Buff Wheel Company to Spread. 1 The Wiliiamsville Buff Wheel com pany is planning 10 erect an addition
 to the factory on School street, this addition to be 2S by 20 feet one story | in height, and of wood. As an ad- junct to their present business the
 company is to put in an. automobile i repair plant, more complete in its 1 equipment than any in this vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam


has been engaged as stenpgrapher and typewriter at the office of the Willimantic Gas & Electric Co.,. sue ceeding Miss Louise Williams, who has gone to New Haven.
 Dog licenses now due. May 1, next Wednesday,, is last day.-adv.
 Mrs. Edith Little and family, who have resided in this city for a num- Der of years. leave today (Tuesday) for Hartford, where they are to make their home with Mrs. Little's daugh- ter. Frederick N. Flagg and family of Putnam are to occupy the tenement in Mayor Dunn's house vacated by the Little family.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
K. OF c. BALL
Lost Nothing by Being Postponed-
 Big Attendance, Elaborate Gowns and Deeorations-H H arn1onious Music

San Jose council. No. IA. Knights of Columbus, gave it's eleventh annual concert and ball in the town hall Mon day evening that was postponed from Easter Monday night. The event was, as usual, most enjoyable, and attend- ed by a large number of spectators in addition to the fine crowd who en- joyed the dancing, as the balcony was well filled during the excellent con- cert and for a good portion of the hours that followed while the various dance numbers were played.
 The bad weather did not appear to dampen the ardor of the big crowd, and did not deter the ladies from ap- bearing in some Of the most elaborate gowns seen in many a season,
 The hall vas effectively decorated by P. D. Donahue and John T. Ash ton. The color scheme was pink and white and the flowers that clung to the delicate trcllis work along the side walls between the windows were still more noticeable as The hall was bril- liantly lighted with many additional electric lights.
 Music for the concert and the danc- ing that followed was furnished by Helmold's full orchestra.
 In the absence of pr. w. P. $. Heating, Walter J. Costello acted as floor director He was assisted by Eugene Curran, William E. Costello, John Maxwell, Arthur V Coutu, l.. N. Dondero, Thomas Ilillourey and John Killourey.
 The committee in charge of the ar engagements for the affair comprised Walter J. Costello, Timothy Leary, Edward L'Heureux, Edward A. Grady, T. Frank Cunningham and William l.. Flynn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
Mrs. William F. Gates.

The funeral of Mrs. William r. Gates was held from her home in Lebanon at o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Aver who is supplying the Leb- anon church since the death of it's pastor Rev MT. Turner, conducted the services There were beautiful floral tributes. The bearers were An drew F. Gates of Hartford, Arthur W. Gates of this city. William Gates of Lebanon and Charles Larrabee, Jr, of Windham Center. Burial was in the cemetery at Windham Center. Fu- neral Director Jay AG Shepard was in charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
MADAME RACHEL LES
 ADVICE TO BEAUTY. SEEKERS

RKT-Sallowuess of the comp lexion is usually caused by faulty diet and lack of exercise. Con- suit physician about the former. keep out in the air as auch as possible. Sleep with windows open. HfsaL R-Your druggist can supply you a prepaiVtion known as Wilson's Freckle Cream which can recommend as a very effective freckle remove. It acts quickly and it's bleaching proper ties arc entirely harmless. Follow the directions on package and protect the face from all undue exposuse to the wind and sun. The cream sells for 60c tho Jar. and if your druggist is out, you may obtain C direct from the Wilson Freckle Cream CompoNy, Charleston. S. c.
 Wilson's Freekls Cream is sold by
 N. M. LEROU,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
DANIELSON
pr. Rienzi Robinsons Condition More FaVorable-Addition for Buff Wheel Factory-Death of Everett Etheridge Hard Digging for New Sewer.

Warden w. l. Bullard who has been in Boston for several weeks. and Mrs Bullard left that city Monday for Att lantic City, where they are to spend the week.
 Ashley P. Mills of Boston was a vis- itor over Sunday at the home of Mrs. William H. Chapman of the West Side.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Foster of Lons- dale, formerly of this town, were re- cent visitors with friends in Daniel son.
 Theobald Bonneau visited relatives in SOuthbridge over Sunday.
 Mrs. Katherine Wilder of Ludlow, Mass, is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Duggan of the West Side
 Miss Marietta Healy was a visitor in Worcester Sunday
 Mrs. John Foote is ill at her home on Broad street.
 Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Bassett of Providence spent Sunday with rela- tives in Danielson. L. H. Healey, North Woodstock, secretary of the state board of agri- culture has sent postal cards to many farmers in this section, warning them of the dangers lurking in foreign pO- tatoes
 Good News from pr, Robinson.
 W. l. Bulard writes from Boston to a local friend that Rr Rienzi Rob- insOn's recovery is only a matter of two weeks or so. Warden Bullard says that the wound in the doctors neck is healing rapidly and satisfac- torily.
 There was plenty of water again on Monday for all the residents of the hOTnnCb C hf ice pipe at Elmville having been re- paired and the water turned on during the evening hours of Sunday
 There is a surprising number of pneumonia cases in and about Daniel son at present, as there has been for several weeks. More cases of this trou- Dle have developed this spring than for several years.
 Firemen Start Camping Season.
 The first of the seasons camp col ony to arrive at Alexander's lake are members of the Putnam fire depart ment they having spent much time at the same place last year. The members of the local lodge of Odd Fellows attending the gathering under the auspices of Israel Putnam lodge at Putnam Saturday evening, . express themselves as well pleased with the features of the trip.
 John F. Tigue, formerly in business ] in Danielson, is to sell his hotel prop erty at Hopkinton. Mass. and will engage in business in Providence, where he is now living.
 Danlelson is receiving visitations from a few of the numerous couples that come from the neighboring states ! of Massachusetts and Rhode Island to be married, but Putnam retains the lead as the objective paint for these lovers.
 Probate Hearing. In the probate court Monday there was a hearing before Judge Oliver E. Getty on the application of Frederick 1 Kennedy, administrator of the estate l of Horace Kennedy, for an order au- | thorizing him to sell certain real es- 1 tate of said estate. Various citizens of Danielson have l started a spring cleanup of property 1 on their own account. In various sec i tions of the borough, the smoke from brush and rubbish fires signifies that the get-busy season is at hand
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OBITUARY.
Mrs. Amadee Bernier.

Mrs. Amadee Bernier, aged about 40
 died at her home on Dyer street aft 5 o'clock Monday afternoon after an iu- ness of about four years She was the daughter of Philibert Godreau. who died about two weeks ago. and hers is the third death to occur in the family in this town within a month She leaves her husband, two sons. hsr mothar, six sisters ad1 three brothers.
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Mrs. Arthur |. Hall.
FUNERALS.
Ellen MuIIiqan.

The funeral of Ellen Mulligan was held Monday morning at St. Joseph's church at S.30 o'clock, Rev. T. H. Sul- livan officiating. The bearers were Anthony Hevrin, John Moriarty, James Rowan and Edward Nolan. The body was placed aboard the 1007 express and taken to Rockville, where burial took nlace
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Progress on Sewer.
DIABETES
Treatment That Costs Nothing if It
 Fails to Benefit.

Diabetes has long been considered an Incurshle disease. and the only hope held out to patients has been to uroloug their years by abstemious living. newly discovered plant in Mexico called Diabetol herb has been found to be a specific in the treat ment of diabetes. quickly reducing he specific grav- fly and sugar. restoring the weight and building up the system.
 The treatment Is very Inexpensive; Sl.0O worth Of the herb will last two weeks and wli remove the worst symptoms in the most aggravated cases. Call at store and Jhe proofs and get a free book lsl Of diet lists. showing the proper foods for da- beties. Lee & OAgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
WEDDING.
Sadecik- Ozymina.

John Sadecik and Miss Annie Ozy- nina were married Monday morning at 8 o'clock at St. Josephs church. Rev Philip J. Mooney was the celebrant of a nuptial high mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
CITY COURT.
zioto Fined on One Count-sokoowski
 Goes Free.

John Zioto and Louis Sokolowski arrested for fighting with bottles in the Brick row late Saturday evening" following an argument over the strike situation, were in police court before Judge William A. Arnold Monday morning. charged with drunk and breach of the peace Zioto entered a plea of not guilty, but Sokolowski pleaded guilty to both counts. The latter was called as a witness against Zioto, but his memory of what had happened Saturday evening was very vague. lie admitted that he had been drinking and that he had hit Zioto and then something struck him. The officers who made the arrests, Enander and McArthur, gave their story of the fracas.
 Prosecuting Attorney F. Frank Bug bee told the court that the evidence of the fight was on the faces of the prisoners. The court imposed a fine of S. and costs for intoxication and suspended judgment on the breach of the peace charge in the case of Zioto and suspended judgment on both charges against SOkOlowski remark ing that in his case he had apparently been sufficiently punished.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
DAVID 4. WELLS

the famous free trader, once told a friend, 'If 1 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 proftably. Thou sands upon thousands have had the samS experience. MT. Wells probably had an acquaintance with as many men of affairs in his day as any citizen of ths country, SO if he would have hsen "worth a great deal mors," isn't it a good plan for you to leave your racnsy in the savings bank.
 Tale bank solieits deposits and guar Entess the depositors a safe, sane and conservative management, according to the law.
 Savings banks can only invest in Sueh securities as stipulated by law.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
OBITUARY.
Ernest Etheridoe.

At tho Day -Kimball hospital in Put nam Monday morning, Ernest Ether idge, 1. son of Mr. and Mrs. F. r. Etheridge who live over Woodward's drug store, died of pneumonia. The boy was taken to the hospital a few
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
To Be Married in stoninoton.

Hollis H. Lyman of this city and Miss Carrie C. Richmond of Westerly, R. l., are to be married Tuesday at the home of the prospective brides uncle in Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
ChiId Has Sn,alLnnx-

The three year old child of Horace Rood of Windham Center is i'll with smallpox. It is thought that the child will be removed to the isolation hos pital in this city. This is the ninth
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30

was one of cxcpeuonal merit the two young women being fully entitled io place among the producers of refined vaudeville. Their singing and dauc- ing not only won them generous ap- plause, but special attention was ai- rected Go the elder sister because Ot her extraordinary hat the largest on the American stage and har wonder fully hObbleiZed skirt
 The downpour Monday afternoon forced the sewer construction labor CTS Go quit work for the dar The men are quartered in the exhibition hall at the Fair Grounds. which Is well adapt ed to their uses
 Laying wagers ou thc result cf the presidential primaries iu Massachr- sets today tTucsdayJ was one of the favorte pastmes Monday of Putnam men who are close followers f poii- tics. The majority of the local men favor President Tafts chances
 Mystic Pastor to Make Address.
 Rev Welcome r.. Bates of Mystic. brother of the late Colonel 6. D. Bates of this city, is t0 come l1 Puf- nam May 70 Go deliver au address be- fore the Mems club of Che Baptist church Rev. Mr. Bates subject wfH be A Connecticut Yankee Seven Years Under the Union Jaca
 Fewer Patients at Hospital
 There isa comparatively Small num- ber of patients 3t the Day F.mbau hospital at the present tIma aithaugl the number there uas been large dur- ing the past two months One of those soon to be discharged Is Harold More gan of DanieI-on who had his .eg cu' off by a trolley car
 Saturday Clean Up Day.
 If the suggestion of Mayor Archie bald Macdonald s followed. Saturday of this week will be a. day of general cleaning up iu Putnam. Whether or not united action is taken to make this day one in which the general ap- pearance Of the c.tr win be Improved, it is probable thai many individuals will adopt tha suggestion aud attend Go such uusighty spots as demand their personal attention. Saturday g half holiday for a great many work CTS in Putnam. a vacation Hay for t1a school children. and best suited 0i auy day of the week for doing what many would like Co sce done for the city g benefit in many sections, as has been done in many of the larger and =mal- CT towns of Connecticut
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
ARRESTED AS FrREsue.
Principal o. L. Judd Mistaken by Jealous Waterbury Police, Soon a4 Eo

Jealous Waterbury Police, Soon
 Let Go
 The embarrassment Of being taken into custody Dr the police on suspicion of being Hrebug wg experienced DF Principal Jrriu J.. Judd Of the Plain vile grammar school. formerly of Norwich Wednesday night in Water Lury according .1 he American of that city, Mir. Judo was captured by a lIa.l clothes man iu the aIleyway near the Hotel Connecticut and was taEcu tr police headquarters to prot a his identity. The officer suspected that tac rr.uc.pai mrh have bad some thing to do vua te buruluc of eiiJ haU and tho 13 ot or Ares that tsf- rorsed the Brass ity Monday might. and he Insisted or having M- Judd accompany him to hcadquarters
 Trncira, Judd al uo difirufr fn rruvur his Identity and he was ai- lowed to go alter apologies had been offered by tho poi -e. The Waterbury caicers have thus fer arrested nearis 70 men on suspicion and have corn- relied some of them 10 nresen~ their Credentials lcfor they were reruif- led Co depart They are making every effort Co arprehend the frebugs and a7 .hey have not a inrle clue to work on thcr errors are not at an surprising.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
City Payroll.

The payroll for the city for the week ending April 27 was apportioned as follows: Police department $135.50: contingent (smallpox) $96.50 street department $25416; sewers $31.89; Willimantic water works $66.S6.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
Mondor. Mason Marriage.

Octave Mondor and Miss Valeda Masson were married Monday morn ing with a nuptiaI mass at 8 o'clock at St. Mary's church by Rev. c. J. LemieuX
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
BONDS FIXED AT s2,Ooo.
Robert Jenkins, Charged with Assault, Held for May Term of Superior Court.

Robert Jenkins, aged 3S. a mulatto, who was arrested by Chief Richmond Sunday forenoon and locked up on the charge of assault, was arraigned be- fore Judge William A. Arnold in po-. lice court Monday morning. When the man had been put to plea and said
 Not guilty Judge Arnold ordered the court room cleared, including the reporters. It was learned however, later in the day that probable cause had been found and Jenkins was bound over to the next term of the superior court criminal session, for the county of Windham. which comes in May. The bond was fixed at $2,OO0. Being unable 10 furnish same, Jenkins was taken 10 the county jail at Brooklyn.
 Chief F. H. Richmond received many compliments Monday for his fine work in landing the mUlatto Among others Prosecuting Attorney E. Frank Bug bee said the chief deserved credit for landing Jenkins Even Jenkins admit ted to Chief Richmond that the chief had got him dead to rights"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30

The body of Mrs. Harrison Bemis will be brought here tomorrow CWed- nesday) from North BrOoldeld Mass, Tor burial in Westiield cemetery. Many years ago Mrs. Bemis was a resident of Danielson and is remembered by the older residents.
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case found outside the city limits.
 Mrs George B. Congdon and her one month-old babe of this city were in
 the Rood house and are now under quarantine.
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PATENTS

Protect your ida Handsome e0-pass
 Guide Book Free HARRY E. BACK, Attorney st-Lsv. Phoenix Block Danielson. Conn, oct1TuThS
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OBITUARY.
John OlRnllrl1e

John O'Rourke. 3S, died at St. Jo- seph's hospital Sunday evening fol- lowing weeks illness with pneu-
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monia. He was a resident of the Warner district, Windham. There survive his father. John O'Rourke, a sister, Mrs. Patrick Griffin, and brother, William O'Rourke, all residing in South Windham.
 Mrs. Arthur L. Hall.
 Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Arthur l.. Hall, died Saturday evening at nine o'clock at her home in Bedlam, Chap lin, of spinal meningitis. Deceased was 2S years old and besides her hus- band leaves several young children.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
WILLIMANTIC
What Is Goinq On Toni,

WIIaN Is NOIIIg OH IuHIBHLa Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple
 Roller Skating at the Valley Street Armory.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
FAVoRs PoMFRET TEAM.
Morton F. Plant Wants Son Hsnrys
 School to Win May 18

Manager Fowler of ne B1'kclcy school baseball taam. ew London. h9s received a letter fru Morton r.. planf assuring him that Bu.kciey might uer Armstrong pa t0 play ih.s years games. He said .u Che course of fine letter: "I wish .Hu success in every game but 0ue. me game with poufret May 1y My son Henry at- tends that schoo. Pie 5e accept Che
 Tbe senciosod7 was cheek for Sg5.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
STONINGTON
Firemen's Smoker and Card Party a Great Success-C1urch Street Sewer Completed.

The smoker and card party held by Neptune Hose company Saturday evening in their rooms brought out a company numbering Ill It was the last gathering of the borough firemen for the season. Card games were play cd and refreshments served The SD echmaking. singing and story tell ing continued until midnight. Music was furnished by an orchestra of ten pieces. The games resulted as fol- lows: Forty-fiVe Neptuaes 10, Steam CTS s; pinochle, F. & l.. Co. 4210, Nep- tunes 3lG5; whist. Neptunes 9, Steam CTS 23; eribbage NeDtUnes S71. Steam CTS S94; Hall Room Boys 693, Mutt and Jeff 72C.
 Local Small Notes.
 James II. Hyde of Lebanon was the guest of AIr. and Mrs, E. A. Potter oyer Sunday.
 Captain Peterson has arrived to put the yacht Viola, owned by C. W. Way land, in commission.
 The steamer Nomad will soon arrive from Gloucester, Mass, and engage in scup fishing
 Progress on Sewer.
 The Church street sewer is complet- ed. except tho overheard end on the Chesebr0 property, The next stretch to be laid will be through Gold to Grand and east through Grand street People living on the line are to con- meet at once.
 This is considered by local people the stormiest April in many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
Rorouah odd Bellows Visit Putnan.

Noale Grand John Potts. Francis Campbell William C. Jefers, Robert Vilda Dr. $. II. Holmes, Louis Bal com. Alonzo Thompson, Ernest Blake. Arthur Tr.pp. Wallace Esten and Mer- ion iMgbee of Reliance lodge, No. %, !. Q. c. F., went by auto and rail to Putnam Saturday night Go visit Israel
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
JEWETT CITY
County Sunday School Institute at Methodist Chureh-Locai Odd Eel lows Guests of Putnam Lodge.

A Sunday school institute under the auspices of the State and County Sun day School associations Is to be held at he Methodist church this tTues- dayl afternoon and evening. Wallace I WOodWin, the new general secretary, and Miss Wilhelmina StOoker the ele- mentary grade superintendent of the Connecticut Sunday School assocla- tion. and other of the county Sunday school workers will conduct the instt- tute. The afternoon session begins at .8o and supper is to be served by the ladies of the church.
 Tho evening session opens at 7.30 with on address. probably with the aid of a stereopticon, given by Mir. Wood win. All Sunday school workers in Nor wien Preston Lisbon, Noluntown and GriswOld have been invited to be pres ent
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30
PUTNAM

Soldiers Monument Shipped from Barrs-5ankruptoy Hesrings-Deni- son Farm SoId-Rev. w. E. Bates to Address Mems Club-Saturday Ap- pointed Clean-Up Day.
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Mrs. Harrison Bemis.

days ago for an operation for a mas told absress
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MhnsS vol want 70 put your Dass- ness lttoIa he pubic. there is no nc dium batter than through the a4Fertia- ing columns or Tha Bulletin
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strallh Siaters PIease-

A real classy net by the straub sis ters was presented to the patrons of the Bradley theater Monday. The act
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Sale of Denison Farm.

Charles A. and Alice E. peHison sold on Monday their farm a East Putnam 10 Amanda r. and Bartholomew liay land. IT., of Mamaroneck, N. A, this sale adding another to the long list oi transfers of similar property in towns in this section durine the last icW months