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Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
JEWE'TT CITY
Mock Trial for Benefit of Slater Libra ry Delights Opera House Audience Jury Reaches Verdict in Three Min utes


 The mock trial in the Finn Opera house Monday evening, for the benefit or Slater library, gave two hours of pieasurable entertainment, with many a hearty laugh, to a good sized audi ence. The case, which was brought be- fore Judge A. M. Brown, was for breach of promise, in which Mrs. F. H. Gilbert brought suit for damages against Earl B. Gilbert. The witnesses Tor the denfendant were Miss Mary Tinker, Dr. s H. Holmes and H. P. Leavenworth, and for the plaintiff Miss Laura Jodoin and F. D. Ballou. The defendants attorney was w. H. Mur- ray of this place, Colonel A. V Newton of Worcester appearing for the plain tiff. The jury, twelve men tried and true,were a grand galaxy of dignitaries Woodrow W. Wilson, impersonated by 4. M Clarke; W. H. Taft, who was ably represented by First Selectman J. H. Shea; Chauncey NJ. Depew. repre- sented by A. Zeager; J. P. Morgon, ably caricatured by A. c. Burdicx; Joseph Cannon, represented by Joseph La 'Bonne; Admiral Dewey, in proxy by G. A Haskell; Admiral Peary, who appeared in the person of F. E. Robin son; Theodore Roosevelt, delightfully."- represented by B. R. Gardner; John l.. Sullivan, represented by Uldege Desro- siers; John D. Rockefeller, in the per- son of Joseph H. Mccarthy. warden of the borough; Simeon E. Baldwin, by John A. Houriean, and Dr. Cooks seat was occupied by R. J. Guy. John Pot ter acted as clerk, P. B. Driscoll as court officer and w. T. Crumb as crier.
 The case was tried purely on it's merits. Mrs F. H. Gilbert, the plain tiff, and E. E. Gilbert, the defendant, got right down to the facts and dis closed to the audience the fine points of fancy love making. The witnesses were the real thing and right on to their jobs, telling what they saw and heard without fear or favor.
 The pleas of the attorneys and the charge by the court to the jury were beyond criticism. The jury were out three minutes and brought in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The court or dered that the defendant pay s34S-ss to the jury and the residuum to the judge.
 There was ss2 received at the door After all expenses were paid the sum | left for the library was raised to $3C by private contribution
 Minor Cases Disposed Of.
 Three preliminary cases were | brought up in the mock court. l.. F. Kinney was arraigned for over exer- | tion and ordered by the court to be placed on probation to see that he never let it occur again on penalty o1 l Imprisonment.
 l John E. Green was presented anG accused of having eaten all the oysters 1 in a church festival stew. It was found that the writ mentioned oyster in the plural. It was found upon in. vestigation by his attorney, MT. Mur. ray, that there is but one oyster iI Q church stew. hence he was dis charged on that technicality.
 A. Zeeger was convicted of selline undressed kids. With light fine h.
 was ordered to let this accusation b. the last Of said character
 Cottage Prayer Meeting
 The Wednesday evening prayer meet
 ing of the Baptist church is 10 be hel
 at the home ot Mrs. B. E. Gardner.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
w. A. ARNOLD PRESIDENT.
Elected by Board of Trade-Good Roads and 10 Cent Trolley Fare to Baltic Discussed.

The Willimantic Board of Trade and Business Mems association held it's annual meeting in the organizations new quarters in the Marble Front building with about 40 members pres ent, Tuesday evening.
 The president was made delegate to the State Business Mems assoeia- tion, with annual meeting in New Haven, October IT, with power to ap. point the six other delegates that the local association is entitled to send. President w. B. Knight read his an- nual report which was a review of the board of trade activities for the past year. Secretary E. F. Whitemore then read his report which was accepted. The report of E. E. Bass showed that there was balance of $694 and some cents above all outstanding bills.
 It was voted that a committee of three be appointed by the chair to bring in nominations for the ensuing year. This was the committed: H. c. Murray, c. w. Tryon and Hollis Ly- man. The list submitted was as fol- lows: President, W. A. Arnold; first vice president, F.. D. Jordan; second vice president, John F. Carr; secretary, John c. Tracy; treasurer, E. E. Bass; board of directors, A. c. Andrews, w. Bacon, Jr., J. B. Baldwin, A. w. Vaughn, Frank R. Jackson, John M. Gager, Daniel T. Dunn, $. A. Kings bury, South Coventry, Charles Larra- bee, .Jr., George s. Elliott, J. O'Sulli- van, J. P. Mustard, John Reilley. Charles F. Risedorf, l.. J. Storrs. The secretary was instructed to cast one ballot for the entire list and the of ficers mentioned above were declared elected. The retiring president then called President Arnold to the chair and he thanked the members present for the honor conferred upon him and gave a brief outline of what in his opinion should be done to advance the interests of the organization.
 The question of good roads was brought up and Dr. w, l.. Higgins of South Coventry and Attorney George E. Hinman were appointed Q com mittee to act in conjunction with the proper authorities to advance the movement in this vicinity. E.. F. Whitemore then brought up the mat ter of ten cent fare to Baltic by the trolley. The question came in for considerable discussion. J. O'Sullivan suggested that the matter first be brought to the attention of the Con- necticut company. He said that while the distance from Willimantic to Bal tic is greater than from Baltic to Nor- wich the running time was only 35 minutes, against 45 from Baltic to Norwich. This committee was ap- pointed to investigate the question and report back at the next meeting: E. F. Whitemore, F. B. Jordan and J. O'Sullivan. The old rooms com. mittee was authorized to have electric lights installed in the new quarters as soon as possible. Adjournment was then taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
Personals.

Patrick Connors spent Tuesday wis., iting friends in Waterbury.
 Joseph F. Paulhus left for Brockton Mass, Tuesday to attend the fair.
 Mrs c. M. Knowles of Buffalo, N Y.. Is visiting Willimantic relatives.
 James D. English of 'Bordentown, Mass, is visiting relatives in town.
 Rev. J. H. Newland of Norwich was in the city calling on friends Tuesday
 Herbert $. Brown and sister of Ash ford were Willimantic visitors Tues day.
 Miss Margaret Welden, who has been visiting in Montreal, has return ed home.
 Miss Margery Brick of Windham road has as, her guest Miss Marion Hill of Boston,
 Miss Maizie Richards of Holyoke Mass, formerly of this city, is visiting friends in town.
 Hugh Lennon of Providence, for merly of this city, has been visiting relatives in town.
 Mrs. E. c. Cowell of Boston is a guest of MT. and Mrs. Frank B. Hook of Columbia road.
 Special Agent James Carroll of the New Haven system was in the city for brief stay Tuesday. Mrs. Morris Rothblatt and son George have gone to New York city for stay of two weeks.
 Deputy Highway Commissioner Hen- " H. Davenport of Pomfret was ir Willimantic on business Tuesday fore noon
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
BURLlNeHAM PROPERTY.
Bought by Merrill H. Jones--Nsw
 Owner Plans Changes.

Tuesday Merrill H. Jones purchased from Samuel l.. and William H. Bur lingham the property situated at A Union street. The property comprises Q large livery stable, a two-tenement house in which is also located bar Der shop and shoe repairing shop. The land has frontage of 65 feet on Union street and depth of 21S feet 10 inches. It is known that the property has been held at a good sized figure. The papers in the trans fer were executed Tuesday afternoon and the deeds to the property were made over to MT. Jones by the Bur lingham brothers and filed for record with the town clerk
 The property is centrally located and considered very desirable. MT. Jones has conducted the livery stable on the premises the past 23 years. Mir. Jones. who also does considerable state road work, stated that he contempiated ef- fecting a few changes to the property at an early date. HeSis to build a twenty-foot brick wall at the rear of the barn and is to roof the same over and use the space for the storage of teams and other road building equip ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
ANNOUNCEMENT

We respectfully beg to announce to the residents of Danielson and vicinity, the opening on October 5, 1912, of our little Jewelry Store,
 A personal invitation is hereby ex- tended to everyone to visit our place of business at 1371a Main St., next to Woodward's Drug Store.
 We may be able to offer you valu- able suggestions in the selection of Watches and Jewelry, our line con- sisting of the latest and most artistic designs from the best known and most reliable manufacturers. Allow us to call your attention to the fact that our Repairing will be of the Highest Grade, all Workmanship absolutely guaranteed. A share of your business is earnest ly solicited.
 Respectfully,
 THE LITTLE STORE OF QUALITY,
 A. E. BEACREGARD, Prop.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
AIarm for eurnina Mattress.

An alarm was rung in from box 54 at the corner of North and Valley streets Tuesday morning at S.45 o'clock for fire in the building at the cor ner of Temple and Valley streets. that called out Alert hose company, No. 1. Montgomery hose company, No. 2, and Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co.,, No. 1. The fire was confined to an old mattress that mas lying in a hallway on the ground floor of the building. The burning mattress was quickly thrown outdoors and no damage was done to the building. A quantity of smoke rose into the apartments of Mrs. Louis Payette overhead, but no real damage resulted. The recall was sounded almost immediately. It is not known just how the mattress caught fire.
 Audience Pleased with Officer 666.
 044rar gRG uyao tba attro cttov, o4
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
FAULTY FIRE ALARM.
Siren Out of order-Auxiliary Alarm
 Weak.

The fire department responded at a few minutes before seven o'clock on Tuesday morning to a call from box 23 for aid in extinguishing a fire that was raging in the dwelling on Railroad street owned by the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co.,, and occupied by the fam lilies of Herbert Newport and John Culley. The house was inundated with water during the efforts of the fire men to extinguish the fire, which or iginated in a couch in the kitchen. The damage to the house is estimated not to exceed s100. however, though the total damage will be in excsss of that amount. Not many persons were aware that the fire had occurred until later in the day, the steam siren at the Danielson cotton mill being out of blow ing service for the present and the auxiliary alarm being weak.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
Take Out Hunters, Licenses

Hunting licenses have been issued to the following: Camillard Capose, Spring street; Arthur D. Washburn, Main street: Mitchell Laramie Main street: Charles A. Gates, Spring street; P. Prank Bugbee, Bellevue street; Fred D. Jordan, North street; William F. Jordan, North street; Arthur D.. Chaffee, North street; Oscar Turney, Prospect street; Antoine Roy, South Wlndham; Dewitt C. Lathrop, Wind ham Center; Gran Rathbun, Pleasant street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
EIENpIsH PAIN OF PILES.
Done Away With By a Pleasant In
 ternaI Medicine.

All the worst tortures of human life rolled into one. can hardly compare with the fiendish pain of piles. The victim eagerly buys anything that will bring a,moment's ease, but the trouble usually comes back. Get HEM -ROID "a scientific inward pile cure, that frees the stagnant blood and dries up the piles.
 HEM-ROID (tablets). sold by N. D. 8evin & Son, and all druggists, under guaranty. Dr. Leonhardt C., Station B, Buffalo. N. Y. Write for booklet.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
FoRrY-oNE CONTAGIOUS CASES
Reported to City Health Officer .Ksat-
 ing During September.

City Health Officer Dr. W. P. S. Keating's report to the state board of health for September. discloses that there were 41 cases of contagious dis eases reported to him during the month as follows: Diphtheria 39, typhoid fe- yer 2. This is the largest number of diphtheria cases reported in any month since Dr. Heating has been city health officer and by far a greater number than any series of months in several years past.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
WillimantiC, Danielson and Putnam

suit was instituted by Attorney Bow en to collect a :. bill for $20 that he claimed was due him for an insurance policy The premium was due two years ago. Mrs. Twiss was represent ed by Attorney 5. B. Harvey. The de- fense was that the policy had not been ordered from Judge Bowen. Judge Bowen appeared for himself. Decis- ion was reserved by Justice Dean for a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
COLCHESTER

Mrs. John R Watson of Providence was the guest the past week of her brother, Rev. B. D. Remington.
 Edward M. Day of Hartford and David S.. Day of Bridgeport were at their home on Norwich avenue over Sunday.
 Miss Margaret O'Connell returned to
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02

for the annual town meeting in Thompson next Monday is one to see if vote will be passed authorizing an appropriation for the Day-Kimball hospital in this city. The institution, regularly gets recognition of a sub-' stantial nature in Putnam.
 Plans are under way for fine sea- son of sports in Putnam this winter. Basketball, tug of war games and oth- CT such interesting events are contem- plated in arrangements being made.
 Miss Nellie Scannell, who has been visiting Misses Susie and Emily Rock wood in Bellingham, Mass, has re- turned to Putnam,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02

Boomer opera house Tuesday evening, and: played to a, large house. The siiow was one of the best staged in
 this city in many months, and was well received by the audience. There was
 not dull moment fro mthe rise to
 the final drop of the curtain and many a hearty laugh pealed forth during the evenings performance --- --- ------r"--'
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
September Arrests Number Twenty.
 faar

Chief k. 1T. Richmond's report for September shows twenty-four arrests for the following causes: Intoxication 9; assault g. suspicious persons 4;
 carrying concealed weapons 1; violat- Ing the motorcycle law 1; larceny 2;
 insane l. evading payment of admis- sion to fair 2. Disposition of the cases was made as follows: Committed to Jail 1; released by chief 10; paid fines and costs 4; judgment suspended 1;
 appeal taken 1; execution of judgment suspended and placed on probation 2;
 committed to insane asylum 1; fines paid and costs remitted 2: acquitted i.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
Local Notes.

James c. Small has sold his business on Church street to William A. Weeks, who has been in MT. Smalps employe the past twenty two months. Mir. Small will continue in MT. Weeks em- ploy.
 Ladislaws Wlopenski and Miss Ma ry Lapienska were married Monday morning at o'clock at St. Josephs church by Rev. P. J. Mooney. Rev. T.. H. Sullivan was the celebrant of nuptial mass.
 Charles H. Baker is greatly improv- ing his property at the corner of Chestnut and Prospect streets. He is having put in a fine granite curbing on the Prospect side of the property, and laying new sidewalk.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
James H. Gallup.

The funeral of James H. Gallup, who died in Mystic Sunday, was held on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the home of his son, Frank Gallup, AS Spring street, this city. Rev. Louis NJ. Flocken, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated. Relatives and friends served as bearers. Burial was in the Willimantic cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
CONDITION GRAVE.
Injured Linemen, HaIisey and Smith,
 in Serious State.

The condition of Daniel Hallisey and Charles Smith, the two linemen who were injured as a result of a telephone breaking in Lebanon Monday after noon, was reported critical Tuesday at St. Joseph's hospital Tuesday fore
 noon 1t was found that Smith had sustained a ruptured bladder and an operation was performed upon him. He rallied well after the ordeal but is said to be in serious condition. Smith is a brother law of l.. F. Wordell of Norwich, formerly of this city, who is a foreman for the South ern Kew England Telephone company.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
Take Out Marriage License.

2 X marriage license was issued on Tuesday to Charles o. Ford and Ella +. Putnam, both of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
FUNE ERALS.
Elisha Martin.

The funeral of Elisha Martin, the eight year old boy who died as re- suit of a fractured skull sustained by falling from chestnut tree at South Coventry Saturday, was held Tues day afternoon at o'clock in the ves- try of the South Coventry Congrega- tional church. The service was con ducted by Rev. Nestor Light, pastor of the church. The body was taken to Rockville for burial in the ceme- tery in that city. A committal serv- ice was conducted by Rev. Mir. Moore. Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard of this city was in charge of the arrange ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02

street.. The curb will be raised for several feet, a new granite crosswalk laid at the entrance of the church grounds. and the entire walk will be re-dressed.
 Artillerymen Arriving.
 On Tuesday the members of the 127th regiment began to arrive in town on the Gen. Nathaniel Green, from Forts Wright and Terry in the morn ing about dozen men arrived with two teams and six mules. During the afternoon and evening the artillery, with more equipment, came into port.
 The sample ballots for the town election have been received and are being distributed by Town Clerk Hinckley.
 MT. and Mrs Frank o. 0randy have returned from Norwich, having spent Sunday there.
 Miss Anna Cubbert is visiting in New York.
 Returned from Alaska.
 Rev. c. J. Mason is in New York, where he met his sister, who has re- turned from Alaska.
 Miss Ruth Lee is visiting in New York
 Smelts are running in this section.
 Lease Ludwig House.
 The Ludwig house. corner of Water and High streets, has been rented for the winter season and Rev. John J. Blair and family, who will occupy 1t for six months.
 Will Weigh Mails.
 Edgar P. Earned, the R. F. D. car- rier, is to weigh all the mail he car- ries during October and November. Tuesday Dr. c. E. Brayton was in Hartford attending a session of the commission to investigate the wage earning conditions of women and mil nors to which he was recently ap- pointed by Gov. Simeon E. Baldwin. MT. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hammond are visiting in New York. Oliver c. Pendleton of Brooklyn, N r., is spending few days in town John Cassidy is now employed as engineer on Pier 40 in New York city | Joseph D. Fallon leaves today (Wed- nesday) for Baltimore to continue his studies at the college of physicians. Ira c. Latham's Death.
 Ira Chapman Latham, who died on | Monday night at his home near the Stonington pumping station, was born May 31, 1S4S, the son of Thomas and Julia Hannar Latham, and had made his home in Groton and Stoningtor nearly all his life. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daugh. 1 ters.
 October Roses.
 Mrs. Etta Yerrenger who lives al 1 Holdridge Corner, has several rose bushes in her yard in bloom. Post master Moves has received one sprie from there which has two full blowr roses and fifteen buds.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
STONINGTON
Sidewalk Repairs-AtriIIerymen Ar rive from Island Forts-RuraI Car. rier to Weigh All Mail.

Contractor Robert Gale has com menced the reconstruction of the side walk near Calvary church, on Church street.. The curb will be raised for several feet, a new granite crosswalk laid at the entrance of the church grounds. and the entire walk will be re dressed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02

East Hartford Sunday. where she is teaching.
 Daniel W. Williams and Charles M Bailey of New Britain were at their homes here over Sunday.
 New Tailor Shop. H. Buslowitz, ladies and gentiemen's tailor, has opened a shop in Mintz
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02

In point of time, Europe and Amer | ica are nearer together now than Lon don and Edinburgh were 200 yeers ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
WILLMANTIC
WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT.

Moving Pictures at the Gem. Bijou and Scenic Temple. --- Eastern Star Lodge, No. A, A. F. and |. M.
 Francis s. Long woman's Keller Corps, No. 2S.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02

Mir Sopht-Is she artistic. Miss Sharpe-Oh. my, yes. She would not think of going anywhere without her makeup boX.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02

block, Main street, Colchester. He VIII be pleased to see his old customers and all in need of his line.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
DANIELSON

Shooting Season Until Oct. 3fst-145 Arrests in ii Months Under License Health Officer Judson Thinks Bub- bIe Fountains Not Much Good, Be- cause ~Misused.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
candidate for Reelection.

Representative Charles J. Johnson of
 the town of Thompson has announced himself as a candidate for reelection
 on the republican ticket Representa- tive Johnson was commendab1y atten- tive to his legislative duties, during the last session. serving on the committee on humane institutions
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02

Dr. Edward F. Perry is the visiting physician at the Day Kimbal hospital for October.
 Henry A Pearce of Leominster, Mass, was visitor with Putnam friends Tuesday,
 Mrs. Frank D. Thayer had the Woman's Missionary society of the Congregational church at her home for a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Topic: Non Christian Faiths in America
 State Policeman Robert Hurley ot Hartford was visitor in Putnam on Tuesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02

Audience Pleased with Officer 666.
 ofiicer 666 was the attraction at
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
Body Arrives from Stamford.

The, body of Thomas P. Botham, who died Saturday in Stamford, arrived in Putnam Tuesday on the noon express.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02
Cottage Prayer Meeting

The Wednesday evening prayer meet ing of the Baptist church is 10 be held at the home of Mrs. E. E. Gardner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-22

Happy Wife,, report the of gambling spoke of
Prosecuting attorney IL 1t is overlooked him
results
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-22

Dream Theater, 9th and c sts.,
under management of Robt. C.
Montgomery. He offers to lovers
Of photo plays for today and Sat
prday something unusual in the
love of John Ruskin. Strange,
historic incident in the life of the
famous author. He surrenders
bis wife to another-aets as best
man at the wedding and remains
their friend. Other high class
photo plays. st*
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-03-22

= Mrs. ID. r. York will entertain
fhe Sandwich club at a luncheon
next Wednesday afternoon.
Women Of the United Presby-
terian church were entertained at
the church by Mrs. John l.. Mills
and Mrs. Amanda Forbes this
afternoon.
Members and friends of the
United Artisans will be entertain
Rd next Wednesday evening at the
MAccabees hall.
After spending number OF
months in Europe DIR. F. A. Scott
has returned to Tacoma.
At the home OF her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Brewer, little
Frances Brewer will entertain Sat
nrday in honor of her 9th birth
nay.
Fraternity Council, Knights and
Ladies of Security, will entertain
This evening at cards at Fratern-
lty hall.
The Ladies' Aid of st. Johns
English Lutheran church will
--aneet next Thursday afternoon in
the church parlors, South 5th and
! streets.