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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
OBITUARY.
Daniel A. KimbaIl.

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 The death of Daniel A. Kimball, president of the Housatonic National bank of Stockbridge, Mass, occurred in a Hartford hospital Friday night Mir. Kimball was 69 years of age and his death was due to the effects of an operation. He was born in Lowell, Mass. and in 1894 was teller in the Thames National bank here. In 1864 he went to Stockbridge to take po- sition as teller in the bank there. He was made cashier in 1885 and became president in 1902. Besides his wife, whose name was Miss Eleanor Thur her. he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Edwin E. Field of Hartford.
 Mrs. Dwight Ripley.
 Eliza Chinn McHatton, wife of Dwight Ripley died in her late home, 24 South Portland street, Brooklyn, N. Y, Saturday. July 13 Mrs. Ripley Ripley were united in marriage in Loudon county, Va, July g, 1873, and in 1874 they went to Brooklyn. where MT. Ripley was engaged in business. The death of MT. Ripley occurred De- cember IT, 1907. and burial was in this city.
 Mrs. Ripley had four children by her first marriage and a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Ripley Moves, by her second marriage.
 The funeral will take place in Brook lyn and burial will be in Lexington Ky.
 John Smith.
 Early Sunday morning John Smith colored, who for several years con dllcted barber shop on Franklin street, this city, was nearly suffocateG by gas in his room in New Rochelle N Y. He died shortly after being re- moved from the room. Death was pro- nounced accidental. MT. Smith solo his shop here a short time ago and re- moved to New Rochelle. He was wei known in this city, where he had z i wide circle of friends. and besides hii barber business had conducted an or chestra, as he was violin player O considerable ability.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
FISHED AFTER HALF
 DOLLAR IN MAHOLE
Franklin Square Crowd Entertained by
 Seareher for Lost Coin.

In q search for a 50 cent piece that dropped out of his pocket into the manhole on Franklin square, near the head of Rose place an unknown young man gave a watchful crowd an anus ing entertainment on Monday evening
 Spreading a piece of newspaper out upon the vitrified pavement, he lay fiat on the paper and reached down into the manhole till he was half out of sight, while he fished around in the slimy water for his half dollar. On the first attempt his hand brought up northing from the depts,' but he made one more grab in the slush befofe he was willing to concede that his half dollar was gone past recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
sUIToR THREATENED TO
 DO SOME SHOOTING.
East Lyme Hungarian Showed Pistol to Enforce His Demand to Marry Annie Beekwith

Before Justice of the Peace Marion R. Davis at Mantle on Monday morn ing, Frank Martin, a Hungarian of East Lyme, was fined S5 and costs on a charge of breach of the peace in threatening Mrs. Annie Beckwith of East Lyme with a revolver. Friends paid his fine.
 The man was arrested Sunday night by Deputy Sheriff Tubbs. Because she chastised her daughter in his presence for being in his company Martin drew a revolver on Mrs. Annie Beck with, also of East Lyme, Sunday night and threatened to shoot her, her daughter, Miss Annie Beckwith, 16 years old, and himself If the mother did not let him marry the young wo- man.
 Martin and the girl had been to Ocean beach and were returning home Sunday night when they were met by the irate parent. The mother boxed her daughters ears and sent her home. In the meantime Martin had pulled his revolver from his pocket and threatened Mrs. Beckwith.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
SUITS FOR ss,ooo
 AGAINST c. V. ROAD.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Butler Each
 Claim s4,ooo Damages For Injuries Nto Mrs. Butler.

Papers in two suits against the Cen tral Vermont railroad, brought by John Fl. Butler of Norwich and his wife, each claiming s4,O00 damages have been filed with the clerk of the su- perior court.
 In the suit brought by MT. Butler he charges that on the evening of March 22, 1912, Julia K, Butler, the wife of the plaintiff was thrown and severely hurt at the Norwich Town railroad crossing through tripping over a jagged and frayed rail there, sus- taining such serious injuries that Mrs. Butler has been compelled to expend a large sum for medical attendance. The injuries consisted of bruises and cuts on the face, chest, arm, shoulder, neck and back, broken teeth, as well as internal injuries it is claimed. By reason of her injuries she had been uiable to perform household duties and was still incapacitated Mrs. But Ter also brings suit for damages in the same amount, naming the defec- tive condition of the crossing as the cause of action.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
CONGRESSMAN GARDNER
 BECOMES PROGRESSIVE.
Wants Definite Legislation Dealing with Trust Problem.

Washington, July Representa- tive Augustus P. Gardner of Massa- chusetts declined today to sign the majority report of the house so-called steel trust Investigating committee and declared that he would seek to have submitted a progressive minority re- port from the republican members of the committee. MT. Gardner asserted that the time had come when some definite industrial legislation dealing with the trust problem should come from a republican source; that there should be proposed laws which would start the general public not only to thinking sseriously but to action and that in this endeavor the present po- litical situation should be absolutely ignored.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
WEDDING.
Parda-straub.

The marriage of John Psrda and Miss Marcela Straub took place on Monday morning at 8 o'clock at St. Joseph's church, solemnize by the rector, Rev J. J. Ambot. The groom is 21 and is a native of Poland. but now resides at No. POS West Main street, and is employed as gunmaker. The bride is 19 and is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ladislaus Straub of No. 261 Yantic street, where a wedding reception was held after the cere- rnNpF-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Incidents In Society.

Mrs. George T. Rowland and Miss Elizabeth Rowland are spending a few weeks in Nantucket.
 The Misses Gillette of Washington, D. C., are the guests of Mrs. Theodore F. McCurdy of Huntington lane.
 Mrs. Setterolf of Philadelphia, Pa, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Law renee Gilman, at the home of Miss Caroline Gilman on Washington street
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Youth Held on Serious chsras,

The ease of the state vs. Edward aged IS, son of Moses Lam bert of Baltic, was brought up before Justice of the Peace T, F. Kelly at Baltic Saturday afternoon, Lambert is charged with rape, earnaliy knowing and attempted assault on Eva Tuhaine, aged 16. All the states evidence was heard, and adjournment was taken ts 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
TWO INCH RAINFALL.
Large Amount of Water Fell Sunday
 Reservoir Now Down S9 Inches.

A two-inch rainfall was recorded in the storms here on Sunday, but at the present season of the year, says Super intendent Corkery of the water depart ment no rainfall is enough to make Fairview reservoir gain any. since the usage and evaporation is so great,
 The reservoir is now down S9 inches from full pond, but this is a very sat- isfactory condition for this season of the year. It loses about an inch day through the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Improvement at eoIf cIub House.

The house committee of the Norwich Calf club, K. L. Briggs and Louis R. Porteous, have been promoting a num- ber of improvements at the clubhouse. A lattice work extension is being built on tho kitchen and a large gas range is being installed. the gas being fur nished in tanks. A new electric motor for pumping from the artesian well has been set up and will be used as an auxiliary to the windmill
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Early Pennant Prediction.

Jack Gleason, who has been in charge of moving picture house in Hart ford, is visiting here for a short time after several weeks spent at Boston. MT. Gleason, who is an enthusiastic baseball follower has been watching the Boston Americans play, and makes the early prediction that they will take the American league pennant, but will fall before the New York Giants for the worlds championship.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
RAlNsFoRD COLLINS WAS
 IN ToRNADo's PATH.
MT. and Mrs. Henry E. Collins Fear for Their Sons Safety i1 Saskatchewan.

No word has been received from Rainsford Collins, who was thought to have been in the path of the tornado in Saskatchewan two weeks ago, and his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Henry E. Collins, who reside on the Burlingame place, below Trading Cove, fear that the boy may have perished. Young Collins was located in Lang, a new and growing town in Saskatchewan, and was doing well there. He had been in the west for several years.
 Henry Collins, father of the boy, is employed as night watchman at the Laurel Hill bridge during the repairing of the bridge
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
SCHOOL MATTERS AGAIN.
Town Committee Will Confer With
 Superintendent Graham Today.

School Superintendent Edward J. Graham arrived here from Fairfield on Monday, and will attend the meeting today of the town school committee, when further matters of business will be taken up in connection with the town consolidation of schools,
 President Henry W. Tirrell, who has been away at Assonet, Mass, for sev- eral weeks, is expected home to attend the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
rrnuhIa an Bath Street.

For fracas that started in the Dearing saloon on Bath street early Monday evening James Ferns was ar rested and was charged with intoxica- ton, breach of the peace and resisting an officer He was taken to police headquarters, resisting all the way The arrest was made by Policemen Morgan and P, Murphy assisted by Bartender Heller and Mir. Delaney.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
F;ned for Fiohtino.

In the city court Monday Fedell Sere- feno was accused of fighting with Frank Norris outside the PaFacents club, near the old Cooper house, on Thames street, Sunday. It was said that about 75 men were in the place Sunday and that considerable beer was consumed here. Nort claimed that he was bitten by the accused. Judge Barnes fined the latter s3 and costs amounting to S13.G6,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Rev. MT. kerridgs Took New London
 Gun

Saturday was observed as New Lon don day at the Norwich Golf club, and many members of the New London club enjoyed the hospitality of the To- cal society, In the handicap medal play, IS holes. in the afternoon. the prize, a silver cup, was awarded Rev P. M. Kerridge, with a gross score of s2, net score 72. Mrs. Lumsden with gross score of 7e and net score of 56 won the handicap medal play of nine holes for the women. Refresh ments were served and dinner was provided for the guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
eEEKEEPERs' FIELD DAY.
Men Interested in the Honey Gather
 CTS Will Be Here Today,

Beekeepers and enthusiasts from all parts of the state are expected here today to attend the field meeting of the Connecticut Beekeepers' associa- tion. which will be held with President Allen Latham at his apiary on the reservoir road, Norwich Town.
 The bees themselves will work for the edifcation and entertainment of the beekeepers. while several we'll known apiarian authorities will give talks in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
For srsach of the Peace,

Upon a complaint alleging breach of the peace George Brierly was ar rested on Monday night by Policeman Perry. The complainant was H. h.. McKnightNof Baltic street, who showed cut over his eye which it was claim ed was the result of the assault. MT, Brierly secured bends after his arrest.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Youth Shot by His Rival.

Chariestown, W. Va, July 15.-In a jealous quarrel Roy Williams, age ls. was shot three times and killed to- day. Elhert Stuart, 22, his friend is under arrest while Miss Bertha Black burn. age is, Is in a serious condition from shock. The young men got into an argument while calling at the home of Miss Blackburn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
WORCESTER COUPLE SOUGHT
 TO BE MARRIED HERE,
w. c. crsnston and Miss Martha AL sten Secured License From Town Clerk.

Walter c. Cranston, 22, of Worcester, Mass, and Miss Martha Alsten. 21, al so of Worcester, took out a marriage license on Monday here at the town clerks office and then departed to find a minister to tie the knot Whether they succeeded or not was not learned
 The prospective groom is a native of Fiskdale, Mass, and gave his oceu patton as a carpented. The bride-t to- be gave her occupation as a steno grapher, and Sweden as her native land, being the daughter of John A.. Alsten and Hannah Sandine. MT. Cranston is the son of Fred NJ. Gran ston and Emma l.. Chapman.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
An unsrnIaIned suioids.

Boston. July 1B.-Fermer State Sen ater George P. Sanger returned from his summer home at Manchester to his Back Bay apartments today and lying dewn in the bath tub, after filling lt with water, committed suicide by shooting himself through the heas. No cause fer the act is known.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Votes. For. Women campaIaners,

The votes -fef-Wemen autem6hiie with flags flying passed Shsnnen cef- ner about 10 o'clock Monday night bringing the oanPaighers from their meeting at Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Cars Stalled an Haur.

Trouble at the ThamesVille power plant deprived the trolley read of pow CT for about an hour on Monday after neen. The cars stood still from about 9,50 to 4,56,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Linhtninn Kills Three.

Detreit, Mich, July 16-A severe wind an deiectrieal storm caused the death of three persons in the vicinity of this city this afterneeP
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Saw ExeItIna Timed h Nsw Bedford.

Harry K. Blackburn returned Mon- day evening after several days at Nantucket He passed through New Bedford on the way home, catching a sight of seme of the exciting incl dents in connection with the textile strike there,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16

SebastePei, July 15.-Lieutenant Ze- kutski fell from 8 military aereplane today and was killed,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16

When a Weman sets a eleek sue ai- ways sets it hE guess
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-06
LADIES DELIGHTED
WITH MODEL SHOP
Hundreds Attend Opening Of Tailor
ing Company on Twelfth
Street.

Hundreds 81 discriminating Wheel
ing women Saturday. passed approval
on the Ladies' Model Tailroing COM
pany establishment 3s Twelfth street.
whose formal opening was one Of the
big vents OF the week among fash
ionable women.
The stock is large and varied. prices
ranging from SIS a suit TO the hand
soonest and most expensive apparel.
II Is claimed BY many hat the SIS
suits cannot be duplicated in many
places for $50.
Miss Blanche Anderson. who was
connected with the wertheimer store
I'm this city and Dayton. Is manager.
and being we'll known as a tasteful
and stylish ladies' tailor. she already
has a large following ard made man
Saturday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-06
ROUGH HOUSE
Follows South Side Polish Wedding
celebration-PoIiee Make
Two Arrests.

Yesterday afternoon about 4:30
O'Clock, a battle royal was waged At
26i6 Main street. in the foreign colony
OF the city. and as a result OF the
encounter II took the combined efforts
OF two Of the city's best officers 20
land the two chief offenders behind
the bars OF the city bastile.
A Polish wedding had been in
progress az the above named address
for the past few days. Yesterday
Prazonski happened TO come along.
and hearing the strains Of the Polish
wedding march. walked right in minus
the needed invitation. As the intruder
was carrying an owe supply Of the
Joy maker. he started at once 20 raise
trouble. insulting several Of the
women. lie also found a lear friend
Of his. a Miss Sole Block in the
audience and started In 70 see that
she vacated the premises at once.
The groom. M Joe K~opigenski, could
not see II that way and a battle en-
sued. II will be observed that the
two participants names ends with
ski" A. one time back in history in
Poland. ski vas added 90 the name %
any great hero in battle. and since
hat time the descendants OF these
warriors have carried b. So as the
VI warriors were both XII" men the
battle started. A. the bridegroom was
getting the worst Of 20. and had al
ready received two black eyes. a
husky countryman came 20 the rescue
and a. a result the trouble maker was
thrown out on the street.
Not satisfied with the result. he
hunted an officer without success Tie
returned 20 the scene. and az he near.
ID TIE place the scream OF women
could BE- plainly heard Tor a square
away Hearing their cries. Officers
Moran and Gephardt appeared. and
after finding who we're tho trouble
makers. placed John PrabosH and bic
| eiector under arrest The city con.
vcyanco was called and they we're
loaded .r and taken fo tho city hastIie
Ths morning they gill Boz called be
fore judge R0tirs0p fo E.va an &C.
count o. uhy they broke ne sabbath
day
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-06

the world, gathering data for this lee
ture, and he has delivered IL In most
OF the large cities OF the United States.
The lecture will be illustrated with a
number Of s~tereopticon views.
The lecture Is being given under the
auspices OF the four local lodges. al
though invitations have been extended
10 the members OF lodges in Pitts
burgh. Washington. Bellaire, Martins
Ferry. Moundsville and West Liberty.
and IL is expected that 1000 Masons
will be present. All Master Masons
are invited.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-06

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trouble. and ste suffered much savrre
paIn and t~arkafhe Then ffe heard
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After faF.rG them H short time fre
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-06
TO MASONS
VIII % wade ~ WaIks Alter ai
Scottish ate cathsdrai rues
Gay EvsrInQ

The HrIrr and chronological history
~ rrermasorrv 1851 ba treated hy NJ
Walker Allen. fhe famous lecturer .r
au adIres. on that subject Tueaias
eveuiuE iu frr Scottish Rife rafhe
draI Mr Allen laa travelled around
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-06
Death SUMMONS
v. ]. WEs1W00O
lucWLY RESPECTED CITIZEN PASS.
rs AWAY AT HIS HoHE ON
CHURCH HILL
FUNERAL TOMORROW
TOOK PROMINENT PART IN nUsr-
Z NESS AN RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY
or THE COMMUNITY ron
MANY YEARS.

william J. Westwood. a well-to-do
and highly esteemed citizen Of the
East End. passed away early yester-
day morning 1T his residence. $3.50
East Broad street, death being due to
: complications of troubles. He was
eighty years old and had long been
Identified with the business life OF
Richmond. having been q director In
the Planters National Bank for thirty
years The funeral will be held some
time tomorrow afternoon from the
residence. the exact hour not having
been hxed.
Mr.. Westwood was born In Eliza
18th City county. February 5. 1889.
He came to Richmond in 1850 and
had since made his, residence here.
While q resident OF Portsmouth he
married Miss Katherine Owens Will
Hams, OF that city, who died eleven
pears ago.
He engaged for a number Of years
N the manufacture Of brick and in
general contracting work after COM
tng to Richmond. and amassed Q small
stzed fortune.
Active fn Church Work.
In addition to his business duties.
Mr.. westwood found much time tor
raligious side OF life. For half a Gen.
tury he was an active member Of
Leigh Street Baptist church. and for
more than thirty years served as fts
treasurer.
Few men keep their grip on life
- Mr.. westwood did. Up TO his last
illness. which dates back only few
months, he never knew what 1t was
70 feel tired or tagged out. his ac-
tivity being the subject for frequent
comment among his friends and basi-
mess acquaintance Only last sum
tesr he mounted the roof Of the Plant
0rs National Bank when repairs were
being made to the building and per-
s0ually directed some Of the work.
When told that q man of hts age
was toying with death In taking such
risk he laughed. saying that he was
~ much At home on a housetop ne
tho average man was on the ground.
One OF Mr.. Westwood's specialties
was jury service. He perhaps served
on more juries than any man In Rich
nond, never pleading age exemption.
~ IL usually the case. Frequently he
served as foreman OF the jury in the
Husttngs Court and in other tribunals
OF Justice In the city.
Became Left. Handed.
Several years ago Mr.. Westwood
injured his right hand SO that he
was unable to use II in writing. Tn
daunted by this affiiction. he soon be-
came proficient In use Of the other
hand. welding a pen with II as freely
and cleverly as u he had been using
Il al his life.
As an arbiter Of matters in con-
troversy his services were frequently
called into play and rarely did he
fail to give satisfaction to all par
ties concerned.
Mr.. Westwocd leaves three daugh.
ters--Mrs James w. Sinton and Mrs
Emmett E. Dickinson. both of Rich
mond. and Mrs A. 4. Brown, al
Brooklyn. n. Y. He also leaves three
grandchildren-Beve c. Lewis Jr,
James w. sinton. Jr.. and Miss Kath.
crime Westwood Sinton-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-06
EyANGELISTIC SERVICES
AT MARSHALL ST. CHURCH

Beginning on Sunday. April Z, a
series OF evangelistic services will be
held In the Marshall Street Christian
church. The pastor. the Rev. George
W. Kempsr, will preach at the shorn-
ing and evening se~s:ce on Sunday.
The sermons during the first week of
tho meeting will be preached by the
following well-known ministers. VIZ:
Monday, April S-Dr. w C. James.
of the Grove Avenue Baptist church.
Tuesday, April DIR. Thomas
Semmes, 81 st. Andrews Episcopal
church.
Wednesday. April 10 - DR.. s. c.
Hatcher. OF Randolph Macon Col
lege-
Thursday. April 1l-Dr D. Clay
Lilly. OF Grace Street Presbyterian
church.
Friday. April i2-Dr. r. T. Water
field. OF Clay Street Methodist
church.
Sunday. April 14-Sereices con-
Quoted by the pastor.
Monday. April 15--Dr. ]. J. Scher-
er, Jr.. OF First Lutheran church.
A large class choir has been or
xanized and under the leadership OF
Mr. Y. H. Bowlss will have charge
Of the music for the various services.
A special service Of song will be held
each evening from to S:l5 O'Clock.
A most cordial invitation Is extended
the public to attend all Of these serv-
ices. and a hearty welcome will await
all who come.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-06
PRICE IS GIVEN
DEATH SENTENCE
COMPANION OF NEGRO. JOHN
FURRY. WILL GO 70 CHAIR
FOR KILLING GUARD.

William Price. a negro. an accom-
piice of John Furby. convicted and
sentenced Thursday to die In the cleo
trio chair for the murder OF Guard
Thomas Belcher1 met the same fate
when arraiyned In the Chesterfield
court yesterday. He was sentenced to
die June Ia.
Witnesses, who testified yesterday.
we're mostly fellow-convicts OF the &C
cused man. They underwent a Cruel
ling examination by Attorneys Hobson
and Turner. They testified that after
the three negroes. Furby. Price and
Jones. had assaulted the guard, Price
took Belcifer's gun and threatened TO
kill any OF the Dnvicts who dared
TO interfere with them in their es-
cape.
The greater portion Of the day was
taken UP in hearing evidence OF the
witnesses and the attorneys argu-
ments.
When at a late hour the case was
turned over TO the Jury after the final
Instructions by Judge Southail 1t took
them Only short time to decide the
fate OF the man implicated In the
brutal murder Of the guard
Judge Southall decided that both
Price and Furhy. who was convicted
Thursday. should die on the same
day.