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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27

and squid at Oakland beach during the past few days, this being the apple blossom season, when the fish bite better than at other times of the year.
 Taken Back to Providence.
 George Hull, 19. arrested here by the police for Providence officers, has been taken back to that city and will be presented in court on charges of theft and assault with a dangerous weapon. Among the quantity of goods that young Hull, alias Burgess, is alleged to have stolen in Providence on May ' are a number of watches and articles of clothing.
 Bronze Plate for Town of Brooklyn.
 A bronze plate presented to the Woman's club of Brooklyn by w. R. Park of Taunton, Mass, has been placed on the town well pavilion in that village. The inscription on the tablet is as follows: Presented to the Town of Brooklyn by the Woman's Club, A D. MCMXI."
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OBITUARY.
Otis H. Horton.

The death of Otis H. Horton occurred Saturday afternoon after an illness of year with loeomotor ataxia MT. Horton was born 6S years ago in Stafford Springs, the son of Caroline Spicer and Otis M Horton. For ten years he was overseer of the spinning department in the Grenville mills in New Bedford, and for fourteen years in the Slater mills in Pawtucket At the end of that time he retired and bought the Bliven place in Griswold and for eight years has lived there
 He enlisted at the beginning of the Civil war in the Fifth Connecticut regiment and received an honorable discharge at the end of the war He was charter member of the local or der of the Knights of Pythias and later was transferred to the order in New Bedford.
 He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Walter Hancock, of Franklin, Mass; also by a brother and sister. MT, Horton was much beloved by all who knew him, for he was of a very genial, open hearted disposition.
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MEMORIAL SUNDAY SERVICES.
Patriotic Organizations Assemble in First chureh-Address by Rev. Will jam s, Beard,

Sunday afternoon at 4.S0 o'clock, members of Francis s. Long post, No. 30, c. A. R.. A. c. Tyler camp No. s, U. s. W. ". Francis $. Long Wo- mans Relief corps, No. 2S, and B. E.. Smith camp, No. 2S, Sons of Veterans, assembled at G, A. R. hall and shortly before o'clock marched to the First Congregational church where Memo rial day exercises were conducted un- der their auspices.
 As the veterans entered the church the younger soldiers of the Spanish war, preceded by the color bearers from Francis s. Long Womans Relief corps, opened8 ranks and saluted the veterans of the civil war as they took seats reserved for them in the body of and at the front of the auditorium. Seats were then taken by the United Spanish War Veterans, the members of the relief corps and the Sons of Veterans.
 The pulpit of the church was dec- orated with stacked muskets, flags and flowers. A large American flag was draped over the railing to the choir loft
 The programme as carried out fol- lows:
 Organ prelude in E, Batiste; read
 
 ing of orders from department head quarters, Adjutant F. $. Shaffer; dou- ble quartette, RecessiOnal, De Koven; responsive reading. selection 22; Glo- ria; Scripture lesson, Hebrews 11-12; double quartette, To Thee, o Country Eichberg; prayer; hymn, No. 425; address, The Spirit of Patriotism Yesterday and Today; hymn, No. 46O; benediction; choral response; organ postlude, Lvoff
 Rev. William s. Beard is minister of the church. The double quartette comprised Mrs, Walter NJ. Sucking ham, Mrs. s. A. Niles. sopranos; Miss Lois J. Barton, Mrs Henry T. Burr altos; Maurice E. Wallen, Harold Wy man, tenors; Charles H. Caswell, bass and director; R. H. Fenton, bass. Mrs Charles H. Caswell. organist. J. L Leonard assisted with the cornet.
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UMBRELLA FRIGHTENED HORSE.
MT. and Mrs. Joseph GuilIotte Thrown from Wagon and Badly Injured.

rom Wagon and Badly Injured. Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Guillotte of | Lisbon met with a serious accident Sunday afternoon During the shower 1 they were driving into Jewett City. | They raised an umbrella, which fright ened the horse and he became uncon- trollable. Mir Guillotte was thrown out on the sidewalk in front of Henry | Guys house and Mrs. GuillOtte was thrown against the doorstep of the house. The horse ran back of the house, against the barn door and then l into the garden, where he was stop ped. Mrs. Guillotte was carried into MT. Guys house and Dr. G. H. Jen- nings summoned One ear was nearly torn from her head and six stitches were required to close the wound Mir Fuiuotte's shoulder was injured put | not seriously. The horse is badly scratched and the wagon stands in the garden -a complete wreck.
 Death of Peter Murphy.
 1 Peter Murphy died at his home on , Taylor Hill Sunday afternoon after an illness of week with pneumonia. Mr. Murphy came to Jewett City from Ap- ponaus, R. l., and has been a printer Tn Aspinook bleachery for five years. lie is survived by three children. Madeline, Louise and Calvert. His Wlfe died eleven years ago and the family have been cared for by her sister Miss Emma Reilly. He also leaves his mother Mrs. Mary Murphy. his sisters Jennie, Martha and Nellie. Mrs, Edwin Hunt and Mrs. Hugh Kelley of Worcester, and three broth CTS, George and John Murphy of Wor- cester and Henry Murphy of Cranston. R. I. '''''' '0--'
 Memorial Day Services.
 The Memorial day service was held In the Baptist church Sunday after noon. The church was decorated with HaSs and red, white and purple flow CTS An empty chair on which hung wreath. was draped in the national coiorf. Rev. Samuel Thatcher read Inc scripture and Rev w. H Cane offered prayer The choir sang an an them and c. Fl. Prior sang Tenting Tonight. the choir singing the refrain. ! ne~ sermon was by Rev F. W. Potter. whose text was Phil H. 29-30. and his subject Men Who Should Be Held In Honor Members of Anne Brewster Fannlng chapter, D. A. R.. attended the services in body with the soldiers.
 True Blues Meet.
 ! The True Blue class of the Baptist fSunday school met at Royal BabcocI' $ saturday afternoon They plaved ball had a peanut hunt and other games. and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Mrs. Babcock served refreshments.
 Motored to New Haven.
 MT and Mrs. F. F. Robinson and family spent Sunday in New Haven at Rev. J. EdW NeWtOn'S, making the trin by auto.
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Sues for Pay for Work.

Saturday Constable William J. Has, ttngs served papers in an action in favor of. Maurice Welch against Abra- nam Blanchette, wherein damages of S75 are claimed. Welch did some work for Blancheae and he claims that the latter still owes him a certain sIm. The case is returnable before Justice or the Peace Samuel B. Harvey June IF, at a. m.
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the parade from this city. where all the meetings since the strike has been Scalled have been held, but the request was refused. The privilege of holding open air meetings in Putnam has also been denied the strikers, the officials not desiring to court any possibility of disonder All of the meetings of the past week have been in halls and have 'been quiet and orderly.
 SOmG of the strikers all of whom have had an opportunity to be paid off, Pare leaving town to return to their
 homes in various New England t0wna and cities, but the majority of them are remaining here to see the strike hbrought to a close
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John Awkward of Academy street is spending a few days this week with relatives in New York.
 Mrs. C. J. LeclaiTe, who for many years has had an apartment in the CEr building. on Saturday had her household goods removed to Woon- socket.
 Mr and Mrs John P. Barber were visitors with friends in Putnam Sat urday.
 Mir and Mrs. c. W Hatch of New York, formerly of Daniels0n. have been guests of friends in Danielson. Mrs Harry W. Clarke has recovered from a recent illness. Rev. c. K. Flanders of Hartford preached at the First Baptist church in East Killingly Sunday.
 Douglas Camp Meeting.
 The Douglas camp meeting is to be held this year from July 20 to July ag.
 First Sergeant
 Fred R. Moffitt has been appointed first sergeant of the Thirteenth com pany, vice Ira Warren, resigned. Open cars were run on the trolley line from West Thompson to Central Village Sunday.
 Lawn Sale. Westfeld castle K. o. K. A.. held a sale of cake, candy and plants on the lawn at the Congregational church on Saturday afternoon. No damage was reported in this section from the spectacular electrical storm of Friday evening, but it was l one of the most extraordinary seen in years.
 Cotton company's Plant to Be Sold The sale of the plant of the Daniel son Cotton company may be announced at any time it is understood Nego- tiations for the transfer have been practically closed. A meeting between the interested parties was held here Saturday afternoon. May Basket Hung at Parsonaae, There was a pleasant gathering at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Orion L. Griswold Friday evening, when a May basket was hung to them by members of the Methodist church. The visitors were entertained at the parsonage. Danielson c. E. Union. A meeting of the Danielson c. E. union fig to be held at the Congrega- tional church on Friday evening of this week, the principal address to be by the field secretary of the organiza- tion's united society Parties of DanlelsOn men have been enjoying the spring fishing for tautog
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WillimantiC, Danielson and Putnam


Withee, first class. s5; Corp J. M. Co., gan. first class. 91: Private A. Cho- quette, first class S4; Private William Dodge, second class, S2 Private Will lam Roberge, second class, S1; Sergt Arthur Rainville, third class, IT. Pri- vate Herbert Anderson, third class, 64 Private W. F. Baesto, Jr., third class 49.
 On account of the rain storm, other members of the company did not have an opportunity to complete their scores
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FUNERALS.
John A. clapp.

The funeral of John A. Clapp was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in the Baptist church at Warrenvilla. Rev. B. c. Bugbee. pastor of the church, offieiated. The bearers were Arthur Tanner. Orlando Balch, Bert Gardner and Henry Hopeland. Burial was in the Woodward cemetery, Ash ford Funeral Director Jay M. Shep- ard of this city was in charge of the arrangements
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Ashford Barn Struck.

During the severe thunder storm on Friday evening the barn owned by John Chedre of Ashford was struck and damaged to some extent. A COW and two calves were killed, the loss on which is estimated at about $50, cov- cred by insurance through a local agency. The barn caught fire. but nearby neighbors succeeded in put ting out the blaze without much dam age.
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PETITION TO BISHOP MILAN
Required, Agent Johnstone States, in Order to Secure Hearing on Com pany's Proposition.

Relative to the petition of the Dan- ielson Cotton company, addressed to St. James Catholic society and circu- lated for signatures of lot holders in St. James cemetery in agreement that they are favorable to the increasing of the dam of the company across the Quinebaug river, 1t was stated Sat urday by Agent Gordon A. Johnstone that the chief intent of the instru- ment is to secure a hearing on the proposition before Rt. Rev. J. J. Milan of Hartford. MT. Johnson says that the lot holders are signing away no rights, but before the matter can be brought to the attention of the bishop it has been held necessary that some expression of opinion be secured from the lot holders.
 The company is desirous of doing 1 the right thing by everyone concerned, but before the negotiations can be properly opened, petition to the bish- op is one of the prime requisites
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Charqed with Non-suuport.

Sunday, Philip None of Windham was released on a bond for s209 to appear in court Saturday, June 1, 70 answer to charge of non- supp )rt entered against him by his wife ka- therine None. MT. None has an ac- ton of divorce pending against his wife. MT. None came to headquarters on telephone call from Chief Rich mond Sunday afternoon.
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Marked Graves witb FIacs

Comrade Thomas Owens, chairman Of the memorial committee from A.. c. Tyler camp, No. 8, U. s. w. w., was busy Sunday marking the graves with American flags preparatory % their decoration on Memorial day He was assisted in the work by Comrades A. W. Sweet, John Hoey and Frank P, Fenton.
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Local Notes.

Fred Dumaine. porter at the Hotel Hooker several years. left Saturday afternoon for New Haven, where Le has secured employment
 The dance at the Casino, Lakeside park, South Coventry, Saturday eve ming, was largely attended by young people of this city and indicated that the resort will prove as popular this season as in the past.
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|. W. w. CONDEMN ED.
Priests of St. Mary's Parish Warn Workinamen Not to Be Hoodwinked.

 Priests of St. Msry's Parish Warn Workinsmsn Not to Be Hoodwinked.
 The priests of St Mary's church at the several masses Sunday, in speak ing of the labor difficulties which have arisen in Jewett City, stated that they have no inclination to decide on the merits of the controversy They ex- pressed themselves as being in sympa- thy with the wOrkingman. Christ Him. self was a worlcingman. The church and Its representatives, many of whom were recruited from the ranks of working men, are in sympathy with any move ment looking toward the betterment of the workes'r condition, provided that the means employed are lawful, just and reasonable. The right of the worldngmen to organize cannot be de- nied They wish Co place themselves on record as Issuing a warning against the I. w. W. They are not a labor organzation. are opposed to religion and are a bad element in any commu- nity.
 About the Borough.
 George A. Barber has just returned from Hebron. where he was called ear ly last week on account of the critical illness caused by a shock of his step father, James Robinson.
 The Young Tigers were defeated by the Hill street nine Saturday by a score of II to 12. The Tigers allege that Umpire Whealen favored their op- ponents.
 Max, the tailor, was in town Satur- day greeing many friends. Max is now at Fort Terry Plum Island, tailor 10 the tooth regiment, Coast Artillery. Each regiment has a special tailor. He is much pleased with his new location.
 Dr. A. Richards has recovered from
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his recent illness and has resumed his practice in the Finn block.-;tdv.
 May Basket Party.
 Twenty friends of Mrs. Ernest Blake went over and surprised her at her home in Lisbon Saturday evening in an auto truck. Refreshments of cake, sandwiches coffee, fruit and cookies were served, the party bringing the good things with them. They left many presents, flowers, etc. The even ing was spent in music and games
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTOR
Mayor and Other Officials Find Guar ters and Equipment in Fine Shape.

Saturday afternoon the annual in spection of the fire department was held, Mayor D. P. Dunn, with mem bers of the board of aldermen, Fire Chief Thomas P Foley and the board of fire engineers met at the office of the city clerk at o'clock. Soon after the officials. in three open carriages, commenced the tour of the different headquarters.
 The Bank street house was the first place visited. Fire Chief Foley extend ed a welcome to the officials. The members of Alert hose company were lined upon one side of the main floor of the house and those of Excelsior hook and ladder company on the other side. Remarks of a complimentary character were made to the various fire companies for the fine appearance they presented and the efficiency they exhibited at all times in the perfor . nance of duty. The quarters of the two companies were then visited and everything was found to be in first class shape. The officials then visited Montgomery hose company, No 2, and then Hilltop hose company, No. 3, where the same procedure was carried out as at the Bank street house.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
BACON ACADEMY DEFEATED.
w. H. S. Won, to 3, in Saturdays
 Game on South Windhsm Field.

Sunday afternoon on the field at South Windham there was one of the best baseball games of the season so far, when the nine representing. Bacon academy of Colchester sustained defeat at the hands of the nine representing Windham high school of this city, by a score of 5-3
 Up to the sixth inning the score was one to one and in the first half of that inning Bacon academy added two more tallies to it's score. There was no more scoring until the last of the eighth when Windham tied up the Academy boys and then, after two were out, with Bob Kelley at the bat for Windham, the game was won handily as Kelley cracked out a two bagger scoring two of his team mates
 The batteries were: For Windham Thompson and J. Keirans; for Bacon West and O'Brien. Hub Card of South Windham was umpire Last year Windham defeated Bacon in a close game by the score of 5-4
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-27
ouarter Century Reviewed.

Members of Quinebaug Pomona
 grange expressed much satisfaction
 with the silver anniversary gathering of the organization in Brooklyn Sat
 urday, when much of the history of the growth of the grange in Windham county was reviewed, many of the facts recalled by the speakers being of
 deep interest. A large number of
 those who gathered at Brooklyn came to Danielson by train and trolley, en route to the meeting
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COUNTY ASSOCIATION
To Hold Meeting With Hampton
 Church on Tuesday

The following is the programme for the meeting of the Windham associa- tion of churches to be held in Hampton tomorrow (Tuesday), commencing at no a. m.: Devotional service, Rev. Harry A. Beadle. organization and business; Church History, Rev. J. K. Moore. general topic, The Unused Re- sources of the Church. The Sunday School. w I. Woodin; Christian En- deavor Societies, Karl Lehman | lunch; The BeneVolences, Rev. Sher4 rod Soule, Hartford. The Ministry of iatercession, Hon. E M. Warner. open 
 The delegates from the Congrega- tional church of this city to the meet - ing are Mrs. G. A. Hammond and Mrs. r. D. Sargent
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Innocent Man Rocusad.

Fred Berthiaume, who was arrested on the charge of larceny, has been dis charged, as Chief Richmond found he was innocent of taking the cameo ring as alleged. The young woman who maoe the complaint against him was completely mistaken.
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Auto Trip to New Jersey.

Supt. David Loree of the Rockville Willimantic Lighting company, with James $. Donohue and Jeremiah flag gerty left Saturday morning on an au- tomobile trip to SummerviIle, \. J., Alr. Lorees old home, The party ex- poets t0 return Monday evening.
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Loomer opera house, were largely at tended Mrs. May Pepper Vanderbilt addressed attentive and interested au- diences. It was her last Appearance in this city before fall. She speaks tonight In Teoman's hall, Columbia.
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William E. Foran's Season Closes.

William E. Foran closed his season with the oneact playlet, Honor Among Thieves. at Cedar Rapids. Iowa. last Saturday, week ago. and arrived in WiIImantlc Saturday morning for a few days visit when he will go to New York to visit Mr, Foran con- templates spending his vacation dur ing July and August in this city.
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FUNERAL.
Mrs. Laurens Card.

Funeral services for Mrs. Laurens Card, 7S were held at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Frank Gilbert of Broad St., Saturday afternoon, Rev Thomas Feltman of Putnam, supply of the local Advent church, officiating Burial was at the cemetery near the Line store. North Sterling. Mrs. Card leaves one son, L. Munroe Card of Pawtucket, and brother. N. J. Wood of North Sterling.
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A PERSONAL LETTER
For Every Person Who Suffers from
 Eczema.

'1 want others who suffer from skin troubles to know that there is no other remedy equal to Saxo Salve. I had a serious trouble with my hands. It was like burn in appearance but it itched and smarted dreadfulIy. My doctor called it eczema. The first ap- plication of Saxo Salve relieved them ana soon cured them entirely and for cracks in the fingers Saxo Salve does wonders. Mrs. W. c. Greve, Bing- hamton, N. Y.
 Letters like the above are contin- ually coming in proving that the pen etrating antiseptic and healing power of SaXO SalYe is remarkable in all kinds of eczema, salt-rheum. letter. barber's itch or any skin affection.
 Try Saxo Salve on our guarantee to give back your money if it does not help you. Broadway Pharmacy, Nor wich Ct.
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F. C. Whiting who resides a mile above the borough, was notified by some children Saturday morning that a man was lying under the wall near his home. Mr. Whiting upon investi- gatiOn found the man was Harvey Gay. Dr. R. R. AgneW was notified by tele- phone, but there was no response to his treatment and in an hour the man was dead. Death was due to alcohol ism and exposure. He had lain there all night, and his clothing was soaked by the heavy rainfall of Friday even ing. Harvey Gay was the son of Dr. Benajah Gay, forty years ago a fam Ous local physician in this section. He was SO years old, and had lived in Griswold all his lifeh His brother, AL Ian Gay, well known here and in Nor Wich has been dead several years. It is said that a sister survives him, but her whereabouts are not known here He was buried at Pachaug Sunday morning. under the direction of Funer- al Director Hourigan. Rev W. IL. Cane pastor of the Congrega ationaI church, held the funeral services Sat urday evening at the undertal5ers s rooms.
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Michael Connors.

The funeral of Michael Connors was held Sunday afternoon at o'clock from Killourey Bros undertaking rooms on Union street A large mum Der of the friends of the deceased itc- companied the body to it's last resting place. Friends acted as bearers.
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Special Meeting to Decide Water sys-
 tenn Apprepriation.

A cali for a special city meeting has been issued to be held at the town hall Friday, May Sl, for the purpose of de- termining whether the city will vote to appropriate and authorize the town council to appropriate the sum of $1,500 for the water department in addition to the regular appropriation for that department The money, if appropriated, will be used in the ex- tension of the water system on West Main street in accordance with rec concentrations of the water committee at a recent meeting of the board of aldermen.
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SPECIAL

Beautiful Potted Flower in full bloom given with purchases amount ing to 25o or over. Only one to a customer.
 We also give S. & H. Green Trading Stamps in addition to the flower with all sales.
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THIRTEENTH COMPANY SCORES
Made by Members at the Recent Field
 Day.

The following is list of the scores made by members of the Thirteenth company, c. A. C.. at the recent field day meeting: Private Shubael Watson
 marksman, 12O; Sergt. Percy Brown, marksman, no; Corp. John Casey, marksman, 109; Capt. E. L. Darbie, marksman, 106; Private Chester Brown marksman, 10S; Musician Kenneth Hamilton. marksman, 104; Lieut.. r. E.
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On Sunday Ontinns-

Those who did nor take an automo- bile ride Sunday either enjoyed a walk or trolley trip down toward Nor wien and New London or up 10 South Coventry and Lake Wangumbaug. An unusually large number enjoyed the day in the three methods mentioned.
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Personals.

Timothy J. Watts of South Wind has was in Hartford Saturday. calling upon his wife, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital.
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DANIELSON

Cotton Company's Plant May Be Sold at Any Time-Youthful Burglar Re turned to ProVidence-FuneraI of Mrs. Laurens Card-Cotton Com Pany's Decision Is for Bishop NiIan's Consideration.
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PUTNAM

Strike at MechanicsvilIe DepIored- Only Grievance System of Fines Operatives in General We'll Paid and We'll Satisfied-End of Clean Up Week-Rats and Snakes Disturbed by Refuse Collectors.