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Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
DANIELSON
Bids Asked for for State Road Section Opposition to License for PhiIIias Jodoin - Successful Applicants on Thursday.

Miss Alice Morissette. graduate of Killingly High school in the class of last June, is appointed teacher in the Sparks district school Miss Morris sette comes from Brooklyn. MT. and Mrs. Cosmer A. Young will leave for their winter home at New Smyrna, Fla, about the first of De- cember. They will remain until spring.
 B. B. Wilbur has returned from hunting trip in the Maine woods. He got one small deer this year.
 Henry D. Perry of Worcester was a visitor with friends in Danielson on Thursday.
 Patriotic Instructor c. A. Potter will be busy with making visits to Grand Army post s during the next few weeks.
 George c. Brown, who has been seri- ously ill tor the past few weeks, is somewhat improved
 Miss Lucy Fournier has been i'll at her home on the West Side for the past few days.
 Ralph s. Young goes to Oakland Beach this week to remove his power boat from the waters of the bay to winter quarters.
 ] George g. Davidson of Nara gansett Pier was a visitor with friends in Dan ielson Thursday
 MT. and Mrs. Philip Maynard of Providence have been visitors with relatives here this week.
 Sidewalk Blocked.
 Business men and citizens are kick ing because the sidewalk Is blocked so frequently by teams backed up at the freight station of the Rhode Island company on Main street It is under stood that plans to remedy the diff culty are being considered
 Six Licenses for PIanfieId. Six licenses have been granted in the town of Plainfield, two of these in Central Village. Four applications have been withdrawn, two of these being from persons or in the interest of persons not residents of the town One other was withdrawn on account of the place being too near a church and another on account of the place applied for being in the residential | section. Two new applications have been received by the commissioners. Bids for State Road. | Bids for the construction of another | piece of state road in Killingly have | been asked for in advertisements au- | thOFized by the state highway depart meRt The bids are to be opened ir Hartford on Wednesday of next week ] The stretch of road to be improved under the contemplated contract is that beginning at the junction of Mair and Reynolds street, Danielson, anC extending through the latter stree eastward over Stearns Hill. a distance in total of 5,ST5 feet, little more thar a mile, which will carry the improve ment te point not far from the fork. of the road above Stearns Hill Int road is to be of gravel or native mac adam and is one section of the stretcl of state highway that is to be bull from DanielSon eastward to the state | line within the next 12 months Con. tractors who may bid for the worl Eave already r-cdn ',--~nections.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Train Stops at Thompson.
AT WILLIMANTIC TODAY.
Superior Court Convenes for Short
 CaIendar-One Divorce Case.

The superior court for Windham county comes in today Friday), No- vember 8, at Willimantic, at 1915 o'clock, a. m.. for short calendar and assignment of cases, Hon. William L.. Bennett, judge Following is the short calendar list:
 Hurley Grant Co. vs. Charles E.. White; Henry H. Davenport vs. Ger trude Vinton: William Desautels vs, Putnam Light & Power Co.
 Uncontested Divorces.
 Martha w. Daley vs. William J. Daley.
 Trial List.
 To Court-Robert c. White vs. Con- necticut company; Alexander s. Bur dick vs. Walter L. Burdick Cat Put nam): A. J. Bowen vs. Willimantic Gas & Electric Light Co.,; Allison B Ladd vs. N. T., \. H. & H. R. R. Co.,; | Catherine Bennett vs. Frederick Ben nett; Philip None vs. aKtherine M l None.
 To Jury-Aldege Beaulieu, admr., vs The American Thread Co.
 Assignments. To Court-Tuesday November 12, al | WiIIimantic-CharIes H. Baker vs. the | Windham Mfg. Co. To Jury, Wednesday, November 1S at llimantic-Charles A. Young, Jr. ct al. vs. Charles A. Young.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
STONINGTON.
and Ladder Company Plans Card Contest


 The democrats celebrated the result of election Tuesday night by holding a midnight parade Music was fur nished by the band. The march was through the principal streets, which were illuminated by red and green fire.
 Supper Follows Installation.
 Bayside lodge, No. 15O. A. B. g., following tlie business session. A chick en supper was enjoyed, followed by dancing.
 Card Contest for Bremen.
 Pioneer Hook and Ladder company received one application for member ship at the meeting Wednesday even- ing. The company has arranged for a series of card games between the mar ried and single men. An orchestra has been formed and the company is in- tending to have carnival this win ter
 Several bar fixtures arrived Thurs day for use in local saloons.
 Mrs. H, s. Babcock is visiting 1T New York.
 Westerly Fish eompanys steamer NOmad was taken to New London or Wednesday for repairs and repa1nt, ing.
 A Rainy Day.
 Showers that came and went dGrins the early part of the day Thursday ana finally settled into a genuine heav! rain storm, kept many indoors, but wa! welcomed by the farmers in this sec ton.
 Mrs. Fred Jones and daughter, Mis- Iaura Jones leave town today (Fri day)' to spend the winter in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
HIRED MAN TOO RossY.
So Mrs. Karoline Hansen of Chaplin Maintains in Defending Suit Brought by Eugene Fortune.

Before Judge William L. Bennett and a jury the civil case of Eugene Fortune vs. Karoline Hansen, both of Chaplin, was tried Thursday in the su- perior court in this city. The action was on an alleged breach of contract Attorney P. J. Danahey represented the plaintiff and the firm of Fitzgerald & Walsh of New Haven represented the defendant.
 These jurors heard the case: Patrick F. Moriarty, Willimantic; Hector Du vert, Putnam; Fred c. Chism, Ash ford: Frank W. Congdon. Hampton; Elmer O. Mathewson, Killingly; John J. Bennett, Plainield; A. J. Gilbert, Pomfret: c. c. Gager, Scotland; George P. Pierce, Sterling; Asa M. Ross, Thompson; Eugene Barrett and George l.. Reach. Woodstock.
 The action was for damages of $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam


Frank Teevan and Bernard Davis. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery
 Philip H. Boynton.
 The funeral of Philip Henry Boynton, aged 26, was held from his home in South Coventry Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Nestor Light, pas tor of the South Coventry Congrega tlonal church, was the officiating cler- gyman. Burial was in the Nathan Hale cemetery, South Coventry.
 MT. Boynton died in Seattle, Wash, where he had been for a month. For more than two years he had been em- ployed in Berkeley. Cal, for the South ern Pacific Railroad company. There survive his mother, Mrs. M. L. Boyn- ton of South Coventry; three brothers, Herbert H. of Hop River, Frank of South Coventry, and c. Irving Boynton of New Haven, and two sisters, Mrs, c. H. Parker of South Coventry and Mrs. F. E. Perkins of Middlebcro.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

the field secretary of the Home Mis- sionary society Is to be present and make an address.
 George A. Porter of Worcester vis- ited with friends in Putnam Thursday.
 The eastern question and it's pro phetic significance' is to be the sub iect of Rev. Thomas Feltman's sermon at the Adventist church Sunday morn ing.
 More students of the Academy of Notre Dame are to leave this city for Hartford with the coming of the end of the present week.
 Mrs Eba Huntington has returned to Central Village after spending sev- eral weeks in this city.
 Ray G. Peterson of Maynard, Mass, called on friends in Putnam Thurs day.
 The hunters are finding the leaf stripped woods better gunning ground than has been the case during the early part of the shooting season.
 Train Stops at Thompson. | Arrangements have been made SC | that the Boston evening boat train to | this city makes a stop for the accom- modation of passengers who want tC get off at Thompson.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
October Mortality.

According to the return of vital sta tistics on file at the office of the town clerk there were IS deaths in the town of Windham during October They resulted from the following causes: Chronic nephritis 2. pneumonia, run over by railroad train, acute dysentery, premature birth, interstitial nephritis, enteritis, meningitis. croupous pneu- monia, diphtheria, chronic enteritis, ar terio chelorosis, mitral regutagation, chronoc endocarditis, prenatal fever, lobar penumonia and cerebral henor- rhage 1 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
LEBANON VOTERS
Heard Election Returns at Lodge Rooms of K. of P-Interesting Speakers.

Election night, the voters of Leba- non assembled in the lodge rooms of George s. Hull lodge, No. "A, K. of P, which had a special wire to receive returns A vote of thanks was later rendered the speakers of the evening. Rev. Hollis Campbell and William Thomas Perry. both speaking elo- quently on Fraternity. Rev. John A. Nye told some of his most interesting stories, A standing vote of thanks was given by the voters of the town to the members of the lodge, for their kindness in thus giving out the elec- ton returns
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
WHAT DEFEATS PROHIBITION.
Chain Says 1t is the Idea That the
 Party Has No Chance.

Chicago, Nov, 6.-EugeHe W. Chain. prohibition candidate for president. said today concerning the showing made by his party:
 Seven men out of ten throughout the United States are opposed to the saloons. If they had voted as they believed, there would have been a landslide carrying every prohibition candidate into office. The idea that the prohibition party has no chance of sue cess is the thing that defeats it.
 T believe complete returns will show a substantial increase in the prohibition vote throughout the ceuH- try.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Vests for Women

Medium weight Cotton Vests, long, Leeves and high neck, a soc each.
 Medium weight Merino Vests, long sleeves and high neck, at 15c each
 silk and Wool Vests, long sleeves, and high neck, at $1.oO each
 silk and Wool Vests, better quality. long sleeves and high neck, at $1-25. each.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
WILLIAM UNLIKE WOODROW.
Boozy Wilson Alleges That Election
 Was Too Much for Him.

In police court Thursday morning Willlsm Wilson explained to Judge William A. Arnold how it was that he happened to get into the tolls of the law again. Wilson was found asleep in a doorway in the Shea block, on Main street, at 1.45 o'clock Thursday morning and locked up on the charge of drunk.
 The explanation to the court was: The election of my namesake was too much for me, judge. l was all right until election" The judge told Wilson that several attempts had been made to straighten him out. but none ap- peared to be resulting in any good. Judge Arnold imposed a sentence of 30 days.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
PUTNAM
Thieves Rumnnage Office of WhippIe 6 GiIpatric-SchooI Report-Nor- wich Autotruck Breaks Through Bridge.

Another break was reported to the police Thursday morning. This time 1t was the office of Whipple & Gill patric that was broken into. The To- cation of the building is in the north part of the city and not far from the site of the break of last week.
 AS far as has been ascertained noth- ing was taken, although the person or persons who did the work spent con- siderable time inspecting the contents of the safe, the door of which was not locked, and used an awl to pick open the little cash box within, which con tained no money. Papers having to do with the business of the firm were scattered about the office.
 Entrance to the office was gained by pushing open window. Half a cake that had been left in the office was eaten by the intruders, who, as indicated by some things about the premises, were probably tramps. Gar ments hanging about the office were not disturbed by the thieves.
 Superintendent's Report of Schools.
 Principal J. E. Wignot of the high school and superintendent of schools in Putnam, has presented a report covering the condition of the schools and buildings in the town, and a list of recommendations that he believes should be considered. The report was inspected at an adjourned meeting ot the school committee held in the of- fee of the secretary, Charles L. Tor rey, Thursday afternoon.
 Principal Wignot's report is con- plete and comprehensive and is the cumulative result of a great deal oi work and thought. The idea is to SC arrange the course of study in schools throughout the town so as to secure uniformity of methods and a system under which the pupils will, without loss of effort gradually work toward the | beginning of their high school course
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
The Rowan Tree.

Can anybody remember a more bril- liant display of scarlet berries on the mountain ash, as the rowan, which really belongs to the pear tribe, is ab- surdly misnamed? No tree so com pines beauty with utility as this fla vorite denizen of suburban shrub berries. The wood is "all heart" many men and most b-rds eat the coral fruit, which furnishes the best jelly for eating with vension, and from which the Welsh still brew a species of cider that John Evelyn considered "an in comparable drink" The tree itself is certain specific against witchcraft
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Secures New Quarters,

Wtllimaptic lodge, No. 120. A. B. S., will terminate their lease of Franklin hall Dec 31. The society has secured the use of the Knights of Pythias hall in the Jordan block for their meetings after that date Installation of officers takes place Tuesday evening, Nov. F, when the supreme officers of the or der will be present.
 The Paonters' local has secured a lease of the room on the second floor of the Holmes block, on Main street, until recently used as a pool room, and will hereafter hold meetings there,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

A Swedish clergyman in Chicago. celebrating the fftieth anniversary of his pastorate. draws attention to tho record of happy marriages at whtea he has officiated. Out of 4,s0I couplsa married. only two couples have o9en | divorced
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Union Suits for Women

F1eeced Cotton Union Suits, Dutch neck and three-Quarter sleeves and high neck and long sleeves, at S100 suit.
 Merino Union Suits. long sleeves ana high neck, at S1.50 suit
 Union Suits, better quality. long sleeves, high neck, ankle pants, at S2O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. Mary Corcoran,

The funeral of Mrs. Mary C0reoran was held Thursday morning from her home in Windham, followed by 9 requiem high mass at St Joseph $ church al g o'clock, Rev. T. H. SuIli- van eeled0Tant. During the mass these solos were rendered by Miss Flora Casey: o SalutaTis, Face to Face, and Nearer, My God, to Thee. The bearers were John Gallivan, Thomas Sullivan,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

and evil spirits, which is why the TO- wan is so frequently found growing in west country churchyards. Suf- fragettes when they pursue poor MT. Asquith should provide themselves with boughs of mountain ash, from which Amazons made their spear shafts.-London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Madame X, PIeases House.

Madame K was the attraction at Loomer Opera house last evening, and in spite of bad weather played to ! very fair house. The performance was on a par with those of past presenta- tions of the piece in this city and was we'll received by the audience
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Providsnca Hunter at Mansfield.

John H. Tucker of Bristol. R. l. telephone manager with an office at 30 Union street, Providence, took out a nonresident hunters license Wednes- day. MT. Tucker then went to Mans field Depot to join the quartette of Rhode Island hunters who went there last Saturday. MT. Fuckers son is one of the party.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Pants for Women

Medium weight Cotton Pants, ankle length, soc pair.
 Medium weight Merino Pants, ankle length. al 75c pair.
 Merino Pants. better quality, ankle length. at f1.O0 pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

To wash muslin curtains so that they will have a sheer look, boil two quarts of wheat bran in six quarts of water for half aR hour and strain and mix in the water in which the curtains are te be washed. Unless the curtains are very soiled, use ne soap with this infusion, or starch either, for it both cleanses and stiffens. Rinse lightly in clear cold WateS
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
K. of C. Banduet.

San Jose assembly. No. IA. K. of C., held it's banquet at the Windham Inn Thursday evening. The affair was for members only, and proved most en- joyable. The banquet was excellent, and every little detail was carefully arranged by Landlord and Mrs. Chal- lenger.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
WILLMANTIC
What Is Goinq On Toniaht.

Moving Pictures at the Gem. Bijou and Scenic Temple.
 Radiant Chapter No. II, O. k. s.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Murray s Boston Store Willimantic, Conn.
MERODE
 Hand Finish UNDERWEAR

The cleanliness and elasticity of yarns used, the most modern and scientific methods of construction and tail in making MERODE UNDER WEAR is the secret of the superiority of this famous underwear; it has the perfection of fit and is most satis- factory.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

According to a French scientist u1- tra violet rays from mercury vapor lamps will purify the air within sub merged boats
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

At last, a real does what-it-says corn
 cure. Nothing like 1t has ever before been known.
 coFps, callOuses, warts or bupions ought to try "Gets-It" at once and see how maryelousiy it works Quit shay draw blood and cause blood poisoaing "GETS-IT' is remarkable because It never irritates or turns the true flesh sore or raw. It can't. It is as safe as water. Stockings won't stick to 1t. Corn pains stop. The corn or cal1ouS | shriveis up, comes out Blessed relief "GETS-IT'' is sold at druggists at 25 cents a bottle. or sent on receipt of | price to E. Lawrence & Co.,, Chicago. Sold in Norwich by The Lee & Osgood Go. and H. M. Lerou & Go
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Increase in Grand List.

Observers of Killingly's affairs pro- fess t1. feel it certain that the grand list of the town, when next compiled, soon after the first of the year, will show an increase over the total for last year, This opinion is based on know ledge of various improvements that have been under way here during the present year. including considerable | building operations.
 (Netiees of marriages, births, en-
 agreements and other news sent The l Bulletin are never used if unsigned 1 Correspondence Editor.)
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
WARM BLANKETS

Fine Wool Plaid Blankets in pretty cheeks, large and small design, $500 pair.
 White Wool Bienkets with pink blue or yellow borders, with a 4 inch satin band 10 match borders, $500 pair.
 Better Wool Blankets, full size, silk bound, from S5.00 up to 5000.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Extra Sizes

We have real extra sizes for women iu Pants Vests and Union Suits in the MERODE UNDERWEAR.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22
HIS IMPRESSIONS.

c. E. Fosdick, secretary of the Au-
tomobile club, was complaining in
New York about the scarcity of good
inns and hotels to be found on eoun-
try automobile trips.
81 met man the other day." he
said, ''who had just returned, brown
and rather thin, from long tour
through the remoter parts Of the
middle west.
We'll, what impressed you most
on your tripY | asked. The seem
cry? The resources
"No; the tough beefsteaks,' he
answered, the canned vegetables,
stale eggs, strongish butter, exosSi-
tant bills and disobliging walters /"
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22
CATERPILLAR CRUSADE IN CAN.
ADA.

Archbishop Bruchesi will enlist
the members of the Catholic church
Of the province in a crusade against
the tent caterpillar. Owing to the
prevalence of wet weather this year
there are on unusually large number
of these pests in the fruit trees
throughout the province.
The archbishop is greatly interest
ed in fruit culture, and when his at
tention was drawn to the presence Of
the caterpillars he issued instruc-
tions to the clergy to have their par
ishioners take immediate steps to de-
stroy nests Attention TO the matter
now will mean the saving of the
fruit crop. Montreal Correspon.
denee Toronto Globe.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22
Reuben Barnitz, a messeng

Reuben Barnitz, a messenger
boy employed in the local Offices
of the Southern Railway in Mis-
sissippi, met with a painful acci-
dent last Monday morning, hav.
ing fallen from his bicycle and
sprained his arm He rode to
his home, No. 615 South Seventh
street, where the injury was
given attention by DR.. Henry.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

Messrs. James and Walton
Butler, who are both mail clerks
on the Southern Railway, run
ming between Birmingham and
Greenville, have been spending
the past few days in the city as
guests OF their mother, Mrs. j..
H. Butler. at her home on North
Ninth street.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

Mr.. James Bell of Birmingham
is here on visit to his parents,
Maj. and Mrs. Battle Bell. Mr.,
Bell holds a lucrative position
with the Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power Company.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

Mr.. VIII Stansel, a former Co
lumbian, who is now living at
Muskogee, Oklahoma, is in the
city on a visit to his brother, Mr.
Arthur Stansel.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

Mrs. Ernest Beard and Miss
Agnes Craddock, who have been
spending the past few weeks at
Monteagle, are expected to re-
turn to Columbus this week.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22
BIG ATTRACTION
PRINCESS THEATRE

ONE DAY, THURSDAY, AUG. %,
Selig's Great Masterpiece,
THE COMING OF COLUMBUS,
In Three Reels.
The Worlds Greatest Motion
Picture. The Sensation of the
Film World. A marvellous, hither-
to undreamed of achievement,
which defies description and baf-
files imitation. Endorsed by edu-
Gators, pulpit, press, historians and
public. The one story in history
that is known to everyone, is that
of Columbus and his discovery of
America. A rich, costly and gor-
geous pictorial Installation of in
describable magnificence. A his
torical film that will never be
equaled = The Life Story of Chris
tor her Columbus and the Discov-
cry of America : told in vivid,
thrilling, all-absorbing dramatic
reality, inspiring in its indescriba-
BILE grandeur and elegance, heart
rending in its pathetic appeal, per-
feet photography, elaborate set
tings, correct historic detail, beau
tiful costumes.
Every man, woman and child
should see this picture, the pro-
duction that cost $4,000 and took
three years to make. $50 people
in the cast. Controlled exclusively
by the General Film Co.
A Special Feature Attraction at
usual prices-5 and 10 cents.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

Mrs. james H. Summerville
and Mrs. Ellen Hughes of Alice
vile, Ala, are guests at the
home of Mr.. A. E. Love on
South Seventh street.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

Mrs. l.. B. Divelbiss and son,
Master Charles Dudley, left the
past week for Kansas City, Mo. f,
where they go to spend several
weeks with relatives.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

For any itching skin trouble, piles
eczema, salt rheum, hives, itch, scald
head, herpes, seabies, Doan's Ointment
is highly recommended. Doc box at
all stores.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

DR.. j. G. Wilkinson, who re-
Gently returned from John Hop
kins Medical College, is visiting
his brother, Mr.. W. J. Wilkinson,
on North Third avenue.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

Quite a number of Columbians
are at Kolola Springs, and are
having a gay time, a dance Tues.
day night having been among
recent delightful events.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

CDR. Tho mas Eclectric Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. 1t has been used with success
in our family for eight years. ."-Mrs
l.. " Nhiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

Messrs. Grayson Goree and
Homer Dobbs are enjoying ten
days vacation, which is being
spent in Hattiesburg.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22
PERSONAL
pARAGRAHS
o.. O
Mr.. John Moody Of Bent Oak
spent Monday in the city.
Mr.. A. H. Pegues spent Tues
day in Crawford on business.

Mr.. Julian Hopkins, who has
been enjoying a ten days vaca-
ton in Biloxi, has returned home.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-22

Miss Lucille Williams. after a
delightful visit to her sister, Mrs.