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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
Brief State News

Macedonia Charles Thompson, II, captured a coon that weighed 27 1-2 pounds last Thursday.
 Waterbury-For stealing a dollar from child. Andrew Drakins was recently fined $l0 and costs.
 Bristol-The annual inspection of Company D. C. N. G., will take place on Thursday evening, January 16, with an inspection of the property during the afternoon.
 Windsor Loeks-AIiss Caroline Wells, secretary of the Consumers League of Connecticut, gave the pupils of the high school a talk on child labor last week. The talk was illustrated by excellent charts.
 Hartford Senator Edward w. Hook CT has made the return trip from Phil adelphia to his home in Myrtle street and bore the fatigue of the journey very well. He was accompanied by Mrs. Hooker a physician. and a nurse. Torrington-An important real es- tate deal was the purchase of Conley's Inn by four Torrington men, William H. Morrison. Dennison l.. Talcott, Daniel Pullin and James E. Mallette. The purchase price was something un- der SI5,000
 Litchfield-Chandler and Edward Dwy. brothers, have been reunited af- ter being separated for the past 40 years Edward left here 40 years ago and has a home in Canada. His brother. Chandler, has been here ever since, except for 15 years spent in New Haven and Bridgeport.
 New Haven-A claim of $4,22S due for supplies for the continental army furnished by Paul Moves of New Ha- ven in ITS, and which amounts to about $150,000 will probably be paid soon to 10 Connecticut heirs on a com promise. In 1907 the committee on claims in congress reported in favor of paying the heirs the sum of $5S,000, which they would not accept.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
What Is Going On Tonight.

Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs at the Breed Theater.
 Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at the Auditorium.
 Vaudeville and Photoplays at Davis Theater,
 Norwich Conclave, No. 424. l. o. H., meets in Austin Block.
 Norwich Lodge. No. PAS, N. E. o. P, meets in Buckingham Memorial
 Sebequonash Council. No. II. D. of F.. meets In ,Foresters Hall.
 Taft Lodge, No. 20, A. o. U. w., meets. in Ponemah Hall Taftville.
 Barbers' Union meets in Carpenters
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

AT COURT Of PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the Fist day of Decem- PresentENELSoN Pre- ni J. AYL1NG. Judge.
 Estate of Emanuel R. Corey, late of Norwich, in said District, deceased.
 The Administratrix exhibited her ad- ministration account with said estate to the Court for allowance; it is there fore
 Ordered. That the 2sth day of De- cember, A. D. 1912. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich. in said District be- and the same Is appointed sfor hearing the same, and the said Admin istratrix is directed to give notice thereof by publishing this order once In some newspaper having a cireula tioH in sad District, af least three days prior to the date of said hearing. and make return tc the Court.
 NELSON ]. AYLING, Judge
 The above and foregoing Is true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 dec23d Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

The importation of explosives into Ecuador is prohibited except when a permit is obtained from the govern ment. The principal users of dyna- mite are the South American Develop ment company, which operates an ex- tensive mining plant at Zaruma, and the Guayaquil and Quito Railway com- pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

Scituate, a town in eastern Massa- chusetts, has been paying 25 cents for every dead woodchuck brought to the town treasurer. The treasurer has had a good many quarters to disburse in consequence of the ordinance, and, what is worse he has had to bury the woodchucks.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

Frank A. Bill says his shoes and slip pers make useful gifts. Today he of fers special. ladies' shoes at $2, s2.50 and s3.50; ladies fur top Juliets at s1 and s1.25; mems shoes. s2. s2.50 and $4, and mems fine slippers, s1. $1.25 and s1.50. ,:f .t
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
LEGAL. NOTlGEs.
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY CONE

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM missioners for New London County: hereby apply for license to sell and exchange spirituous and intoXica ting liquors. ale lager beer. Rhine wine and cider in the oimons building, Leba non avenue, Town of Colchester, except in the rooms and apartments in said building, any part or parts of which are cut off or Dartitioned in such man ner as to form booths. side rooms, or retiring rooms. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in a direct llne from any church edifice or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any postoffice. public library, or cemetery. Dated at Norwich. this 17th day of December, A D. 1912. Charles J. Ryan Applicant. We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers owning real estate, of the I wn of Colchester and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Charles J. Ryan for a license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to> be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at Colchester. this 2Oth day of December A. D. 1912. Samuel McDon- aid, Timothy F. Kelley, Charles Foot, Gilbert Ha Charles A. Kramer. hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers owning real estate, in the Town of Colchester. Dated at Col chester, this goth day of December, A. D. 1912. John Condren, Town Clerk.
 dec23M
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

One of the competitors in the an nual ladies deep sea angling contest held at Deal recently hooked up lady's gold watch. Some of the anglers recall the fact that a lady competing in the corresponding event two years ago lost the watch over the pier.-Lon- don Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

Consul General W. Henry Robertson of Callao, Peru, reports that the United States and Hong Kong supply all the hog lard imported into Peru. In 1911 Peru imported 2,716,474 pounds of this commodity from the United States, valued at s14s,sOs, and ss2,6s1 pounds, valued at S54.76S. from Hong Kong.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

Notwithstanding the political dis turbances in China during the last quarter of last year the value of the net foreign trade of the republic ad- vanced over the previous record year of 1910. The direct foreign trade was valued at S551, 1,747,369, an advance over 1910 of S11690S0.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
Help Wanted

Farm Help, General Housework Girls, Scrub Woman, and an experi- enced Teamster.
 FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU, NJ. J. Costorau. Supt Central Bldy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

The number of savings banks in Switzerland increased from 450 in 1897 to 1,050 in 1908.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

ds ssss srdssport s tO nsTe an qpsn-air scheol
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

A press report states that Vickers Q.td) have recently received orders for 1OSO new automatic rife caliber guns, the governments adopting the gun including five of the first class powers of Europe. The new gun differs in many respects from the company's earlier types, being lighter and moro mobile, while notifications have en- abled the gun to continue firing for much longer periods without becoming overloaded
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

NE. o. P. meets tonight.
 A profitable hint for women read CTS is given by Miss Adles today.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

In England the first dock was con- structed at Liverpool in 17os.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
WANTED

Cooks. Mattresses. General House Girls and Housekeeper (middle aged
 ]. B. LUCAS, Room 32 Central Building
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

Double-deck electric cars are run- ming on the suburban system of Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

The new six-story passenger depot of the Canadian Pacific railway at Vancouver. British Columbia, now be- ing erected. will cost about S1,000.000. The exterior will be of cut stone, brick and terra cotta The track floor will have a 1 900 foot platform served with four tracks for passenger trains, and will be reached from the building and ground level by overhead bridges. stairways and four passenger and two freight elevators.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

HydropIane flights to, sea and back are being arranged in France for next year..
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

A line of steamers has been estab- lished running from Mobile. Ala. to Hayti, Jamaica, etc. under the Norwe- gian flag The freight traffic for Hayti Is satisfactory aud increasing each trip. the principal merchandise carried be- ing flour and lumber It is stated to be the intention of the company to. build two steamers 10 fly the Ameri- can flag and the company expects to obtain nart of the provision trade now reaching this country from Chicago via New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

SACRIFICE SALE-PIeasantiy located I3 acre farm. So acres excellent blow land, balance paStufc and wood, good fruit, l 4 miles from R. R. station and village, near larkets. 14 room colonial house with Verandas. best -ondtt ton outside and in. large barn, painted. new benhouse. cost s365, sheds, Out5ulldlnEs, buildings worth $5.UG0; price Ss.S00- Sl.09O down. Includes household fur nishingS, farming tUCiS and poultry. Iryoh's Agency. Willimantic. Conn.
 Jan3ld
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

FOR sALE-Twenty R. I. Red bullets ready to lay. Fred c. Clarke, Jewett City. Conn, dec23d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
WANTED.

WANTED-By young American wom- an. with child four years old, position to do housework city or country. Ad- dress B., Bulletin. dec23d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

Macedonia-Charles Thompson, II, captured coon that weighed 27 1-2 pounds last Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

WANTED-Yo cannot teach old dol
 lars new tricks; our rapid seller gets new dollars: fifty cents refunded if unsatisfactory. kenmore Novelty Co, Brisbane Bldg. Buffalo. N. !. dec2Sd
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-06-28

"James Proctor" says the Jop-
lin Tribune, "for being Il bad,
bad man while influenced by some
evil spirit, will be tried in Judge
Cresswell's court this June.
Proctor must answer to three
charges. They are for carrying
concealed weapons, assault and
battery upon his wife, and dis
turbing the peace and dignity of
Prosperity" James, it appears.
is one of those unfortunates who
cannot stand prosperity.
E. X. Mckinley, guard at the
penitentiary, accidentally shot
and painfully wounded his wife
at 1 O'Clock Thursday morning
while hunting supposed burglar.
Mrs. Mckinley aroused her hus.
band saying that she believed
burglar was in the house. With.
out striking a light Mckinley took
a pistol and instituted a search.
His wife followed and a few min
utes later the two ran together in
a dark room. Mckinley, fancy.
ing q burglar had attacked him,
fired. The shot struck his wife in
the right shoulder. Physicians
say she will recover.
Governor Hadley has revoked
the parole Of w. W. Brelford. con-
victed in Jackson county April.
191t, of obtaining money under
false pretenses and sentenced for
two years. He was employed ss
a shipping clerk by a prison
clothing company, owing TO his
familiarity with railroad ship
ments. A few days prior to his
release he caused some twenty
bales of goods to be re.shipped to
4 fictitious name in ST. Louis and
then following his release he went
to st. Louis and claimed the ship-
meut. The goods were worth ga
600.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-06-28

university students in his bacca|
laureate sermon that one poet is
worth a hundred thousand mer-
chants. Every newspaper shop
has a few poets they would be
glad to trade off on those terms.
jefferson City Tribune.
Wheat harvest began generally
over this section this week. On
the Langley ranch south Of town
three binders we're started Tues
day at noon and by the end Of
the week they expect to have the
greater part Of their crop in the
shock. The crop is reported very
short, due principally to the un.
usually severe winter, which
killed out a great deal OF it and
the fly has attacked some fields
and done great injury.-Essex
Leader.
A. L. Elliot, the prisoner in the
Green county Jail who preferred
to remain behind the bars TO sign
ing a false statement OF poverty,
which he maintained was included
in the schedule for his freedom,
was discharged Tuesday upon an
order from Judge Alfred Page oil
the criminal court. Elliot wor
his point and was not compelled
to sign the papers. An effort tc
prove him insane failed. Wher
informed Of his discharge EllioI
said: "Tell them | can't 60 yet
I'm eating my dinner"
Mrs. Nancy Harsh, who will b
102 years Of age the middle o.
this month, is reported very poor
lily, having been gradually grow
ing weaker for several months
DR.. Lafayette, who is now pas
one hundred years OF age, is ais
very poorly, being unable to leav
his home. Hopkins Journal,
! The New Madrid postoffice vii
be made a postal savings deposi
, tory July LIST.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-06-28

souri,, according to the Lamar
Republican Sentinel, is C. E.
Jones of Jerico. Mr.. Jones is FIVE
feet short and weighs one hun.
dred pounds. He is also editor
OF the Jerico Optic.
Some three years ago a woman
at Piedmont fell into a ditch near
the depot and was injured. She
sued the city for damages, was
awarded 1900, and the judg-
ment has just been confirmed by
the court Of appeals.
T. r. Prentiss OF Potosi re-
Gently engaged a stranger on q
train in a political conversation
and accidentally discovered the
man to be his own brother, whom
he had never met, having left
home at an early age.
In connection with the incen-
diary fires at Fredericktown, a
woman has been convicted and
sentenced to serve five years in
the penitentiary. Now che has
charged one Of her lovers with
being implicated in the matter.
The first watermelon OF the sea-
son was brought to Richmond the
other day, and the Conservator
says that the owner had to call
for police protection against the
crowd of hungry negres that
spotted him and the "millyon."
Lightning struck Bethany
church south OF Stewsrtsvile FRI
day afternoon. ltignited the gas
in the acstylste generator and
caused q big explosion. Ernest
Word, young farmer, and the
janitor OF the church were injured
1 Miss America Stockton, q
years old, residing near Centralia
is alive after Ave strokes Of para
Isis. Three strokes usually prove
fatal and five is said to be an un'
heard of number. Mrs. Stockton
cannot talk but is able to under
stand what is said to her.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-06-28

The liquor forces in New Mad
rid county are still fighting over
the result OF the recent local OPP
ton election and have succeeded
in having the st. Louis court of
appeals appoint a commissioner
to take testimony upon the ques-
tion OF the legality Of the election.
C. A. Killian Of Perryville has
been appointed to this position
and ia expected to begin the taxi
ing of testimony soon.
Upon request presented by the
attorneys OF New Madrid county,
Circuit Judge Faris has consented
to defer the holding of an ad-
journed term Of circuit court in
that county in June. This order
was made because the farmers
are go far behind with their work
on account OF the floods. The
cases go over to the regular term
in September.
Matrimony may be failure In
some parts Of the country but the
Linn country is not one OF those
parts. Three wedding anniver-
saries were celebrated there this
wsek--one Of Twenty-Five years
standing. another Of twenty and q
third OF twenty-one.
1 A dairyman drove his milk
wagon into a dry parade at Hig.
lginsvills in an attempt TO break
lit up, though one would have
supposed that milk merchant
might reasonably have beer
counted on to support the cold
water program.
! The smallest postmaster in Mis-
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-06-28
John E. Swanger is a candidate

John E, Swanger is a candidate
for the nomination of governor on
the Republican ticket. He is
Governor Hadley's choice, which
puts the Roosevelt brand on
Swanger. He will be no improve-
ment on Hsdley. II anything,
he is far more sshifty and evasive.
He can carry a bucketful Of water
on each shoulder at the same
time and step into every ditch and
hole in the political road and not
spill a drop. He will probably
be in favor of local option in the
country and opposed to it in the
cities. In Democratic counties
he will probably tread the soft
political pedal and sing the sweet
song Of the turtle dove and in Re-
publican counties he will be as
fiercely partisan as a tigress in
defense Of her young. Hadley 10
thoroughly known in political cir
cles and his thrusting Swanger on
the people will not fool them again
as they were fooled four years
ago. They've had enough
Worth County Times.
The Maryville water wagon
the one they sprinkle the streets
with--bears the inscription, "Ill
tell you when want to quit" and
the Tribune says this is the rea.
son: Several years ago the driver
OF the wagon, John Touey, did
something that displeased his en-
ployer and was discharged. Mex
morning he went to work as usus
and the employer asked him whaI
he meant. "Now, looky here
Mr.. Shoemaker" John said, ''I'l
let you know when | want t
! QUIT He's been on the job eve
since. The moral of this tale, |
any, seems TO be that not all thos'
who "can quit when they wan
10" are able to stay on the wate
wagon.
Bishop Tildsa told the stat
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-06-28

At a recent local option election
in Howell county the drys won by
o majority Of 100 votes.
There are said to be 1,143 IN.
claimed homestesds in Missouri,
: covering 10000 acres of land.
Upon petition, signed by two or
three hundred citizens OF Skies
ton to the city council, the NOV.
ing picture show license was in
creased to $500 per day.
East Prairie will have special
election July let. to vote on the
proposition whether or not stock
will be permitted to run at large
on the streets OF that city. II
A West Plains man 10 taking
time by the forelock, as The say
ing is, and inserts the following
want ad. In the Journal: To
Trade-An ice-box for some coal.
There are 25O.0oo more malice
OF voting age in Missouri this
year than cast ballots for Presi-
dent in 1904. according to a state
msnt just issued from the census
bureau.
Just because a mans hands are
covered with dirt and oil is no
sign he owns Q motor car, says
|. the Arrow Rock Statesman. He
may merely have been changing
the ribbon on his typewriter.
A meeting at Bethany washsld
Saturday ct which Il was decided
10 submit proposition to th'
voters OF Harrison county TO bono
! Ne county for sio0, 900 for TIL
building Of new court house.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-08-09
The Rod Well Applied.

John Wesley's mother believed In
birching children at the earliest posi-
BILE age. Each one Of her family was
compelled to celebrate his fifth birth.
day by learning the alphabet by heart
In order that this task might be &C
complished Mrs. Wesley, after issuing
strict orders that no one should dis
turb her, shut herself up for six hours
with the child and drove the letters
into his brain with the aic of rod.
Madam Quinet. French contemporary
of Mrs. Wesley, was an equally firm
believer in the virtues of corporal pun
ishment, but was not suf1 ctently
strong to administer what she constd.
cred a satisfactory flogging. She
therefore engaged constable to cali
twice a week and fog her three cbt(
dren. 1t by chance thye had not been
naughty then the punishment was re-
ferred to the account Of future trans
gressions.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-08-09
ETNA CENTER OF INTEREST
Mountain Now Accessible to Tourist,
Who No Longer Need Fear
Assaults by Bandits.

Since the opening. ten years ago. of
railway from Giarri to Catania, on the
island Of Sicily. Mount Etna has been
the most accessible of volcanoes.
This miniature line makes complete
circuit Of the mountain, rising at one
point to 1910 feet above the sea level,
and those travelling in the first-class
compartment. which is fitted with
glass sides. are able to enjoy the
scenery in perfect comfort.
Before the construction Of the rail-
way the journey was full of peril, for
Sicily is infested with bandits Not
long ago Foster Rose, who owns the
largest sulphur mines in the island.
was kidnapped and imprisoned for 20
days, when a ransom of $4,000 So
cured his release.
Alexander Nelson Hood, an English.
man. who spends q portion of each
year at Bronte, the beautiful estate
presented to Admiral Nelson by Fer
dinand w., never goes beyond his
garden without mounted escort.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-08-09
BRIDE 81 kEs. an lNgov ATI0k


d The best girl 40 counterpart 70 the
>oest man at weddings has arrived In;
London; No longer are the bridegroom
and bis best man to be. left In posi-
ton Of embarrassed loneliness At the
altar rail awaiting the arrival Of the
bride. The best girl will stand on the
left side opposite the best man and
VIII hold the BRIDES bouquet and
gloves and wait on her generally. Z
Some brides: will no doubt retain
the decorative services Of . bevy Of
bridesmaids and pages. but Miss
Ptckersjill >Cunliffe, the inventor Of
the best, girl, intends to dispense with
all other companions. !. !:
Il never could see the use of q
crowd Of girls trooping up the aisle
behind q BRIDE" she explains. for
Then the bridal procession reaches
the chancel entrance only the few
honored guests in the first two or
three pews can see anything Of the
actual ceremony, for all those behind
have their view blocked by tho
bridesmaids and their hats.
Moreover. why should not I be
attended on my wedding day by my
best girl friend, in the same way as
Mr.. Randolph will have his best man
friend as his best mani"
Brfdegrooms Of an economical turn
OF mind will welcome the innovation.
1t will mean one present instead of
an indefinite number. r"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-08-09
FARMERS DAY SEPT f6.

AL. G.. Flournoy, chairman of
the publicity committee of the Com
mercial club, will soon call a meet
ing OF the committee. to make ar
rangements for Farmers Day."
which will be held here on Septem-
Der 16. A program of sports will
be arranged and the committee will
also make provisions for other
amusements for the farmers when
they come to town on that day.
Prizes will also be offered for those
exhibiting samples OF cooking, such
as bread, cake, pies, etc., and prizes
will also be awarded for those pro-
ducing the best, second and third
best in the line of farm products,
dairying, stock raising, etc. The
day will be made a gala one for the
farmers, and it is hoped that the
business men of Virginia will lend
all possible aid to the committee in
their efforts to make it a big Sic
cess.
The first annual farmers day
meeting was held here on Septem-
Der IS of last year and proved a
big success, hundreds of farmers
being present and exhibiting lot of
farm products which it would be
hard to beat anywhere.
In some sections the crops have
suffered considerably from too
much water and frost, but at that
the farms in this section will pro-
duce a line Of products which will
compare favorably with any in the
country.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-08-09
SAND LAKE ITEMS.

The families of George Trimble
and A. E. Mckenzie and Mrs. Trim
ble's mother, Mrs. A. B. Felts, took
possession Of the Norton cottage
Sunday for two weeks stay. Mr..
Trimble and Mr.. Mckenzie spent
Sunday with them.
c. T. Eckstrand and family, who
occupied the Norton cottage for two
weeks, returned to Virginia Sunday.
E. D. McNeill, G. H. Moore, Alex.
Reid, H. w. Fliehr, G. A. Capstick,
R. G. Sherwood, F. c. Whiting and
John Mitchell spent Sunday with
their families at the lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Trotter
spent Sunday at the Fliehr cottage.
Vino Jacobson was Sunday guest
at the Idlewylde.
L. NJ. Osborn was up from Virgin
it Sunday looking after his interests
about this section.
Berry picking still continues in
this section, large numbers of people
coming here daily to get the lucious
wild fruit. The Indians are sending
In hundreds of bushels of blueber-
ries. the sale for which is bringing
about $3.50 per bushel. 49,. 49,.