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Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
OBITUARY.
Rev. pr. Daniel Merrimsn.


 Rev. Dr. Daniel Merrimsn of Bos- suddenly in Intervale, N. H., We'd nesday morning. Dr. Merriuian was the son of Addison and Prudence (Adams) Merriman and was born in Manchester, Vt, December 3. 1888. In 1868 he graduated from Williams col- lege and enlisted in the war as frst lieutenant and adjutant of the Is2nd Illinois infantry in 1884. He entered the Andover Theological seminary aft CT the war and graduated from there in 1868. The same year he was or dained in the Congregational ministry and was made pastor of the Broadway Congregational church of this city. The members of the Broadway church still speak if him in loving memory as he was a very eloquent and viz orous preacher. While he was pastor of the church the second Sunday serv- ice was changed from the afternoon to the evening. On February 5, 1875, while the pastorate of the church was in the hands of Dr. Merriman, Gov ernor William A. Buckingham, then passed away. The eulogy delivered by Dr. Merriman from the Broadway pu- pit upon Governor Buckingham is re! membered as the most remarkable of all the platform deliverances of that clergyman. On June 30, 1875, Dr. Merriman was dismissed from the pastorate because of Ill health. At that time there were 451 members Id the church. Dr. Merriman was called to the Central church in Worcestsr. Mass, in 1878. and he remained thsrs until 1901, when he was made pastor emeritus. The funeral will be held In Worcester.
 In 1881 the degree of doctor of di- vinity was conferred on him by Will- iams and in 1881 by Ripon. and in | 1898 by Yale He was a trustee of Andover Theological school and later | he was made lecturer of Pastoral | theology of the Andover Theological seminary and visitor of the Harvard Divinity school. He was also trustee and secretary of the Worcester Poly technic Institute trustee of the Wor- cester Memorial hospital, trustee of the Atlanta university, president of the trustees of the Abbot academy of Andover. Mass, trustee of the Anneri- can Antiquity society, trustee of the American Archaeological institute of American Historical association, the American Geographical society, tee Society of Biblical Literature and Ex- igis. the Military Order of the Loyal Legion and the Centuary association.
 Dr. Merriman and Helen Bigeiow were united in marriage at Ksv church, England, on September 1, 1874. Besides Mrs. Merriman he leaves one son Roger Bigelcw Merr1- man, who Is teacher of English and is well known as the writer and au- thor of Life and Letters of Thomas Cromwell. He resides in Cambridge, Mass. Mrs. Merriman's father is the owner of a large carpet plant, known as the Bigelow Manufacturing com pany. iftf
 Catherine Williams. ,-
 After a short Illness, Catherine Wil- Hams of this city, aged 54 years, died Wednesday at the home of friends tn Onset, Mass, where she was on visit She was a native of New Jersey and was the daughter of Prince Williams. She has resided in this city for about 50 years. She resided on Lake street She is survived by one daughter. Eliza Williams. The body will be brought here for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
RUNAWAY CAUSES EXCITEMENT
Struck Auto and Team in Main Street
 Auto Driver Injured.

A runaway on Baltic street about o'clock Wednesday afternoon caused considerable excitement. The horse which is owned by Abe Segal. fruit peddler, started to run as Mir. Segal was getting on to the wagon neal Bates icehouses on Baltic street. The horse ran down Boswell avenue, Franklin street and into Main street A collision with an auto which was standing near Bath street was mar Towly missed. When the runaway horse got in front of Cosgroves shoe store it collided with the auto express of Kinney & Carton. The machine was thrown half way around and Err nest Heber. the driver, was knocked against the body of the auto, receiving a hard blow on his shoulder. The horse after freeing itself from the auto ran into a lumber wagon. where it was stopped The fruit wagon was badly damaged, the crossbar being broken and one of the axies sprung. One Of the lamps on the auto was bent out of shane.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
SHORT CIRCUIT STARTED FRANKLIN STREET FIRE
Was in Attic Over Myer 5ernstein's
 Tenement in Hannis Property.

The auto chemical from the Central station and Chief Howard L. Stanton responded to "a still alarm about nine o'clock on Wednesday evening for a fire in an attic room in the building, No. III Franklin street. owned by B. c. Hannis. It is occupied. The fire started from a short circuit of elec- tric wires in the attic over the tene- ment occupied by Myer Bernsteid and family.
 A small tank of chemical put out the fire, and the damage to the building was small.
 While MT. and Mrs. Bernstein were out, leaving their children at home, the electric lights in the house suddenly went out, soaring the children, who ran out and met their parents return ing. MT. Bernstein at once smelled the smoke and located a hot place in the ceiling. He summoned the fire department by sending his boy to the Central station.
 The building is occupied on the main floor by barber shop and a candy store.
 It was found that gaspipe had been melted off, and was leaking gas into l the attic, so that it was lucky the fire was found when it was.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
NOVEL MASSAGE CREAM. Perfect Skin Food That Removes Wrinkles and Clears Complexion.

The most delicate skin win quickiy respond to the soothing and tonic ef- fleets of Hokara and when this pure skin food is used, ptmples are soon . thing of the past.
 As a massage cream or after shaw fng it is unequaled removing all ir- ritations, and making the skin soft and velvety.
 Apply a little to the hands or face after washing and surprise yourself with the dead skin that comes of.
 Hokara ie the only massage cream that is an antsseptio. and pimples, eczema and all skin hlemishes soon disappear when 1t is used
 Although far superior to the ordi- nary massage creams and sold on q guarantee of best you ever used or money back" yet the price is q trihs. only 25c for liberal jar. larger size soc.
 Sold on a guarantee by The Lee 4 Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
AYLING WAS UNANIMOUS CHOICE
Nominated For Reelection Judge of Norwich Probate Dis trict-Able Nominating Speech by Herman Alofsin End Candidate of Safe and Sane Type-Probate Commit tee Named

At the republican probate conven- ton held Wednesday afternoon in the town hall, Nelson J. Ayling was nomi- mated for reelection as judge of pro- bate of the Norwich district. Seven teen of the IS delegates were present Chairman of the probate committee, Justin Holden. called to order the con- vention at 1.20 o'clock and called for nominations for moderator. On nom- nation of Frank H. Smith. George V, Shedd of Preston was elected modera- tor and Daniel P. Warwick of Han over was elected clerk As a creden- tials committee, Eclford G. Pendleton of Preston, Daniel F. Warwick of Sprague Charles H., Barber of Volun- town were appointed. The committee named the following delegates:
 Norwich, Frank H. Smith, Herman Alofsin 2d. Ennis Paisley, C. Leslie
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
Like a MenaqeFie.

An arrangement of siats OF gFatiHgs placed on some of the lower windows at Hopkins & Aliens factory on Tues oay supplied some joker with mate rial during the night
 In the morning the following sign appeared, hanging on one of the win doWs; Visitors are requested not to feed the animals
 The new slat arrangements prey ent the workers inside from looking out as well as screening the shop room from general public view.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
NORWICH A. o. H. DIVISION
 TOOK SECOND PRIZE.
Division No. 2 Awarded a Flag for Appearance in State Parade at Bridgeport.

President Frank J. Mnrtha of Di- vision No. 2, A. o. H., has received notice from the chairman of the com- mittee on prizes that the Norwich di- vision has been awarded second prize for appearance at the state parade al Bridgeport last month. The prize is a flag,
 Division Ne. has worn this same costume in which it appeared ih Bridgeport at the last two state pa- rades before that, in Hartford and New Haven. The costume is white umbrel- la, white neg1igee shirt. green necktie straw hat, black belt and dark trous CTS. The Norwich men are marked fo1 more than ordinary observation when they appear in it en parade,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
CUT MANS HEAD
 OPEN WITH cRoW6AR. Fight at Poquetanuek Between Trolley Road EmpIoyes-Assailant Escaped.

In fracas between Norwich and Westerly trolley road employees We'd nesday morning about 10 o'clock. near the lower end of Poquetanuck village. one man. who is known by the name of Pickles, was knocked unconscious and had his head cut open by a crow bar in the hands of another, whose name is given as Joseph Rone. Rome got away, and was said to be headed towards Norwich.
 Chief Linton was notified and had men out looking for him. but without success,
 The injured man was one who Is enn- pioyed as an otlsr on the curves along the read, and the man who made the assault was one Of a track gang which was putting in new ties at this point
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
CHURCH FEDERATION
 PLANNING FOR WORK.
Active Campaign Will Follow Annual
 Meeting of Council in October.

The board of directors of the feder- ation of Norwich churches met We'd nesday evening in the parlors of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church with a full attendance excepting one member whom illness prevented from attending. The meeting was most enthusiastic one and all appeared deeply interested in the work and full of suggestions regarding the work of the committees. All the committees are now made up and are ready for active work. At present they are plan ming for later activities and will not take up executive work until after their plans are approved by the council. It was decided to call the annual meeting of the council for Tuesday evening, Oct. 22. at a place to be se- lected later. Following this meeting, active work will be commenced.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
Protect by Polish Citizens Club.

The Polish Citizens club passed a resolution at a recent meeting depre- eating and protesting against the in discriminate application by newspapers of the word Polish to many cases of disorder which get on the police court records, Their contention is that ths national name is disrredited in this way and that many times such diser- ders ought to be aseFibed to the people of other nations of continental Europe adjacent to Poland.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
Married in New York.

Fred R. Swanson. son of Charles A. Swanson, owner of cafe and res- taurant on Bank street, New London. sprang a complete surprise in his reia tives and friends this week when he returned from a visit to New York and announced that he had taken . partner for life during the trip. He daughter of MT. and Mrs- Herbert Brown, of Norwich, as his future help mate. They were married in New York last Monday in the Little Chnrch Around the Corner. The bride has been employed as silk weaver and has resided at z1s West Main street with her parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
Whst We Never Forget

-accordtng tc science. are the things associated with our early home life. such as Buckien's Arnica Salve, that mother or grandmother used to cure cur burns, boIls, scalds. sores, skin eruptions, cuts, spreins or bSuises- Forty years of cures prove It's perE Unrivsied for piles, coIns or cold :. sores. Only 3S Aents at Ice q oaoeeo Ca
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
At -ttambura Fsiy.

Erhest Allison smith, prohibition county organizer, was at the Hamburg fair "Wednesday, where addresses in the interests of the party were made. The total attendance. at the. fair was estimated at 1900.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

MT. and Mrs. Charles H, Haskell of Lincoln avenue gave a pieasant launch party of ten on .Wsdnssday, stopping at Massapeag, where lunch was en- joyed, Their guests were Dr, and Mrs. H. M. Pollock. Rev, and Mrs. P. c. Wright, Mrs. Fraak A, Roath. Mrs. lsucius Brown, Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell, &hilin Johnson and David Bacon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
Attended FeIIow Employees Funeral.

During the funeral of William H. Nichols. last Monday. the city barn was closed and the city employees att tended the funeral iR body.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

Misses Lillian and Jessie Williams have closed theif cottage at Ocean Beach and are gpests of MT. and Mrs. KARtic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
PILES! PILES! PILES!
WILLIAMS INDIAN PILE OINTMENT

WELLlAMS INDIAN FILE OIN MENI Win cure Biiad, Bleeding and Itching Piles It absorbs the tunors, allays itahing At ence, acts as a Poulties, gives instant relief. For sale b5s all druggists, nail Soc and sl0o WilIIA.iS MFG. CO.,. PfeeS e.eveiscd. ehis
 For sale at Lee & osgeed Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

Little blues are reported bfffn4 again in good shape in the Thames river and running good size.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

your PHYSICIANS opinion rssardina eur DRUG STORE and then let US prepare your next PRESCRIPTION undsr eUr check system. This depart, Wsnt ef our ibusiness is constantly in, ersasins, The seasos is, we meet the requirements of the most sxacting pbysieiaH and we deliver ts all parts of ths city witfeut extra charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

g. Rev William F. Armstrong, who has
 been the guest of Mrs. Frank A. Roath ' at Pinehnrst. left "Wednesday for Bos- ton and sails on the 24th for Burmah.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
Incidents In Society.

Miss Helen P. Browning left We'd 'nesday to enter Smith scolioge.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

The injured man had to have six stitches taken in his head
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

{. Mrs. Amos A Browning is visiting relatives in Northamp pten, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

A party of Norwich members is planning to be at the Golden Spur on Friday when Mrs. Leeds entertains ths September meeting of the Thames Past Grands' association.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

The democrats of Stonington de- cided to depart from their custom of placing republicans on their local ticket, and at their recent caucus nominated straight democratic tick ct
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

Walter s. Westerfieid of Yonkefs, N. Y, and Miss Alice s. Dennan of South WillingtoH were united iR mar riage in the Memorial church at South Willington at 12.S0 o'clock Wednesday by Rev. E. W. Darro~. A reception followed at the home of the brides parents, Mr. aHd Mrs. Thomas c. Denmdn
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

Grand Army men hear that Bridge port is planning a big welcome home for Commander in Chief Alfred B. Beers and Adjt General Henry J. See ley.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

With fair weather today many Nor wich people will be in New Haven tl witness the pageant. They will all expect to arrive in time for the pa- rade, which starts at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

A 25o-pound swordfish, probably the last of the season, was caught of Block Island Wednesday by Captain Ross and shipped to Powers Bros adv
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19
Probate Committee.

J~stin Holden. John N. Lewis of Voluntown and Eckford G. Pendleton were chosen as the new probate com mittee. Following the adjournment the delegates were entertained at dinner at the Wauregan by Judge Ayling.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-19

Most of the Norwich cottagers have returned from Crescent beach The Mexam house has been closed and the season is practically at an end. The summer there has been very success full.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-11-01
TEMPERANCE RALLY
MONDAY NIGHT

A meeting will be held in the Sec
Aond Baptist church on Monday night,
|h'eginning at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. j. l..
HARLEY, superintendent of the Anti
|Sa a,loon League in this State, will de-
|liNer an address. The meeting will
be for men only, and there will be
ia S Ipecial train from Buffalo for the
occa sion. The meeting has been ex-
tens lively advertised and there will
probably be large gathering of men.
Rev. Mr.. Harley will discuss the
questi&n: "Why the Mill People
Should Vote Against the Dispensary."
Mr.. Harley delivered an address in
the court house here last Sunday af-
Iternoon and another in the Green
Street Methodist Church Sunday
night. Both meetings were we'll at
tended and his lectures were we'll re-
ceived. Many pledged themselves to
vote and work against the dispensary
in the approaching election.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-11-01
DISCHARGED CLERK
KILLS HIS EMPLOYER

Greensboro, N. c., Oct. 29.-George
G. Thompson, division freight agent
OF the Southern railway, with head
quarters here and widely known and
connected in the south, was shot and
killed by William F. Blair, chief
clerk in his Office, at noon today. An
effoF by Blair to end his own life
whsn advised by q physician that
no }npson was dying, was frustrated
bTS the physician, who wrenched from
~ S2 sali - nexolxsr fn1sh.
". .'loaded. When carried to Jail he
.muttered in broken sentences regret
Of his act and declared he had killed
his best friend. Later he lapsed into
a semi-comatose state, brought about
his physician said, "by the use of
whiskey during the past week."
Shot in Blair's Home.
Thompson was shot down in Blair's
home after he had responded to a re-
quest of his assailant that he come
20 his home for few minutes. The
request by Blair was the result of a
note delivered during the morning
and signed by Thompson, in which
Mr.. Thompson stated that effective
November l the services of Blair
would be no longer desired in the
division freight offices. Five minutes
after Thompson entered the home,
the first shot rang out and when Off
GERS forced an entrance Thompson's
PROSTATE body lay in the reception
hall. Five shots had been fired and
every one had entered the body, four
perforating the abdomen.
George G. Thompson was a native
of Culpepper, Va, and was 4S years
of age. He entered the service of
the Southern at the age of IL years,
and for the past Is years has been
division freight agent. He is a brother
of j. s. b. Thompson, formerly gen.
eral freight agent of the Southern
and now business man of Atlanta
who is ill in a Richmond hospital,
also of Richard Thompson, Wash
ing attorney. About three years ago
he married Miss Holly, daughter of a
Baptist minister in Atlanta.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-11-01
N. W. M'NEACE
DIES IN NTEXAS
His Body Arrived in Union
Tuesday and Was Buried
on Wednesday-He Was
Reared in Union County
and Had Many Friends
Here Who Regret His
Death.

Mr.. Marvin w. McNeace dice in Ell
Paso, Texas, on last Thursday night
at 10 o'clock. Mr.. McNeace left IN
ion about seven years ago for the ben
eft of his health. He has been in the
West during these years, and the
change doubtless prolonged his life.
The remains were brought to Un-
ion for burial, and were accompanied
by his brother, Mr.. Russell McNeace.
1nterment was in the Grace Matho-
dist church yard and the exercises
were conducted by Rev. J. L. Daniel.
He was son of Mrs. Amanda Nc
Neace, and is survived by her and by
his brothers, T. M. McNeace and Rus
sell McNeace. He leaves a wife. who
before her marriage was Miss Emma
Clark, and four children
Mr.. McNeace was we'll and favora-
bly, known in Union, and had a host
OF friends here who are grieved by
reason of his death. He was honora-
BILE and upright in his dealings with
his fellowmen, and leaves behind him
a good name.
The burial was on Wednesday af-
ternoon at a o'clock.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-11-01
WILL SELL ICE AND
OPERATE COLD
STORAGE.
The Union Ice and Fuel Co.
Has Been Incorporated
and All Arrangements
Made to Begin Work on
Plant at Early Date
Plant Will Be Equipped
With Modern Machinery.

The Union Ice and Fuel Company
has been Incorporated and will manu-
afacture ice for the local trade. The
Scompany is capitalized at $4,000, di-
2vided into 120 shares at the par value
aof $4,000 each. The stock has all
Sbeen subscribed and the stockholders
pre- principally local business men.
The site for the plant has been pur-
chased, and all arrangements have
been made, so that work may be start
led on the plant at an early date. The
building is to be of corrugated gal
:fanized sheet iron construction. Plans
for the building have been procured
(which call for a neat and roomy
Building.
Fl The plant will have capacity of
from Is to 20 tons per day of "a
hours. The plant will be equipped
with the most modern ice making ma
chinery and only the best quality of
|ice will be manufactured.
The plant will be located on the
property known as the Jacob Rice
mill property and will have the best
let facilities for handling the product
| Of the plant. Arrangements have been
made for new siding so that, the
handling of the output can be easily
done 2!N go )"
1 II coxeA will be ready foI
husiness q e opening Of the, sea
SOP, pefhai BY the first Of March. (;
The Complny has beepFnhezt by
tn erEScr6tat ut Stxj tha Hppffcasfts
being +. C.1uke. u s.. Young and R.
A. EasterlinA
In connection with the manufacture
of ice q cold storage plant will be
operated. The capacity of this lat
ter wilipbe sufficient for the needs of
the people of Union.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1912-11-01

SHERMAN DEAD
End Came Shortly Before 10
O'clock Wednesday Night
as He Was Surrounded by
Family-UncOnsciOus Up
to Very Last.

Utica, N. Y, Oct. 3O.-After a long
illness, Vice President James School
craft Sherman died at his home in
this city at 9:42 o'clock tonight of
uremic poison, caused by Bright's
disease.
He had been sinking since early
morning and it was realized that
death was only question of hours.
There was a slight relief after z
o'clock, caused by an apparent i'm
provement in the condition of the
kidneys, but it did not prove real and
lasting.
At o'clock the patients tempera-
ture rose to LOG. From that time his
condition rapidly became worse until
the end.
Mr.. Sherman was unconscious
when the end came and had been in
that condition for hours.
Family Present.
All the members of the immediate
family were witnesses to the final
scene. In addition to Mrs. Sherman
there were in the room their three
sons, Sheriff., Richard u, and Thom-
as M. Sherman, and their respective
wives; R. M. and Sanford Sherman,
brothers of Mr.. Sherman, and Mrs.
l.. B. Moore and Mrs. H. j. Cooking
ham, sisters of Mr. Sherman.
Soon after Mr.. Sherman, death
DIR. Fayette H. Peck, the attending
physician issued the following bull
letin:
End Was Quiet. Y
"The vice president died at 9:42 D..
m, without regaining consciousness
for moment. He was perfectly quiet,
He died in the, presence of his wife,
her brother and sister, his two broth
ers and his three sons, and kir
wives. He had been entirpiy &
scipps SINCE 2 o'clock, VIZ q "a
r. period Of partial sonsel f1f
|dHg Tor .Rbqut 10 Sl1ibz eB !! u p 1 #
q uraeniic comas, . result oil Big IS
disease, heart disease andy arterio-
sclerosis."