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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Hope A. F. Wood Company May Cor
 tiF1ue Business.
INSPECTED ARMoRX. Col. M. J. Wise Looks Over Building to Determine Necessary Repairs.

Col. NJ. J. Wise Hartford, assistant to the acting chief QuartermaSter of the state military forces, came here Thursday in reference to the repairs that are to be made to the state ar morE At the last session of the gen. eral assembly $7,000 WAS appropriated for making s2Icb repairs.
 Colonel Wise inspected the building in company with Capt E. L. Darbie. Various plans for changes and repairs were considered and suggestions for alterations made all of which Wefe noted by the visiting officer, who is to send an architect here for an inSpec- tton of the building
 It is probable that some radical changes will be made relative to the roof. There are two plans under con- sideration for the drill hall floor ar rangement. One of these is to make the new floor on level two feet high CT than the present floor If this is done, a cellar will be excavated be- meath this part of the building. The other plan is to remove the present floor, put in a cement bottom and lay a double floor over that
 Colonel Wise will make a report on his trip here 10 the adjutant general.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
WILLIAM S. BROWN, BOOMER.
Citizen WFfo Ftas Made DarieEson Grow
 -Is Not Through Yet.

As "a buildes' of Danielso12-as a man. who has helped make it grow William 5. Brown is uD in the front rank. Not all of the property in the list to be n1efttcred has been constructed for his exclusive use, but he has been the ir- spring genius-tlfe man who has seen the possibilities the boomer who has made them realities The list of the properties referred to includes a dwelling on Mechanic street, the Ken nedy stables on Furnace street. the laundry building. the bowling alley building, so called. the Orpheum thea tre on Center street six dwelling houses on Water street Mr. Brown was also a promoter of the ice plant at the Hygeia reservoir at East Kill Hngly, where two big iceIouses were constructed. and during the time he was owner of the Attawaugan hotel. then the Spra9ue house. he spent $10,- 0@0 on improvements to that property This is considerable of a showing, but NIT. Brown has not completed his rec ord Yet. MT. Brown is having a set of photographs of the buildings made and these are to adoTn his office in the theatre
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

erxe on -a-new principle. Pat 1t -en any corn ill two seconds; it stops pain the corn begins to shriNel and disappears. It never fails. Simplest thing you ever saw. No fussy bandages no greasy salVes to turn healthy flesh -pesly' and raw, no plasters that make corns bulge out. Your corns won't -'pull' and hurt way up to your heart Lay aside your knife and razor. No more digging and tagging and winclng. no more bleeding4 no more danger of blood poison. GETS-IT" never hurts healthy flesh; 1t is safe. painless, quick simple, sure. For warts, callouses and bunions, too.
 -GETS-IT'' Is sold at all druggists at 25 cents 0 bottle. or sent on receipt of price by E. Lawrence & Co.,, Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Huntina for Moths.
Beer Imnorter Arrested.

New York, Dec. 3.-On a charge that he had been engaged in a systematic conspiracy to defraud the government through the irregular entry of impor- tations of beer, Victor Neustadt, presi- dent and treasurer of Victor Neustadt, Inc, importers of Austrian beers. of this city, was arrested late today by United States Marshal Henkel.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Salvation Army Christmas
Plans.
OBITUARY
Mrs. Margaret ouinIar.

Mrs. Margaret Quinlan, 96, died dur ing Wednesday night at the home of a relative, Mrs. Anna McCabe, Of Water street Mrs. Quinlan had been in poor health for a long time, her ailments being chiefly due to her advanced years. The deceased was 8 native of Ireland. Until she came to Putnam to make her home she had lived in Brook lyn, N. Y, for many years. Mrs. Quin- Ian was a widow.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Miss Psyche Webster, superintend- ent of the Day Kimball hospital, has returLed to the institution after a va cation of few weeks
 Mrs. Elizabeth Kiebart who has been seriously ill, is rapidly recover ing.
 Jehn Murphy. arrested Wednesday, was fined for intoxication and breach of the peace when presented in the city court Thursday.
 Henry A. Barber Of Worcester was q visitor with friends in Putnam Thursday
 Charles Larose was in Hartford on a business trip Thursday
 Henry A. Stevens of Southbridge was visitor with friends in Putnam Thursday.
 For Naturalization
 Judge Edgar M Warner, clerk of the superior court, will be in WiIlimantic Saturday to assist in taking the appli- cations of those who desire to be nat uralized
 Mrs. c. NJ Green was entertained Wednesday by friends in Hartford. Mrs. C. T. Meehan has been in Wor- cester visiting with her brother. who was injured in an accident at a ga- rage of which he is the owner Judge At Woodstock Poultry Show.
 Professor William F. Kirkpatrick of tiAS Co!lAESCCFGuC ASfIcultufdI college Is 1 to be judge at the annual poultry show to be held at the fair grounds l in Woodstock next Tuesday.
 EteX. J. R. Stubbert c. E. Pierce and William Tyler make up the committee | that will represent the Putnam Ba,u- tist church at the ordination of CIar- ence Clifford in Danielson today (F1ri | day.)
 Rho Delta class of the Methodist church is to hold it's monthly meeting at the parsonage this (Friday) even ing.
 Roast Pig Supper. Elks from Danielson, Webster, Pom fret and other surrounding towns came here Thursday evening to enjoy the roast pig supper given at the rooms of Putnam lodge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Committee from Business Mems Asso- citation Found But Few Cases of Neglect.


 l.. J. Morin, Stephen D. Horton and 1 Danielson Business Mems association, made a tour of inspection about the borough Thursday morning relative to sanitary conditions. The tour was made in MT. Nforfn's automobile. Va riouS sections were visited. On Frank lin street. near the railroad tracks, on Water street and in the rear of some buildings on lower Main street places were found that need attention, that the sanitary condition may be inn proved, but on the whole the commit tee found that the borough is kept in @ very cleanIy condition. NIT. Horton especially commented on the fact that many backwards were kept serupulous- Iy clean. The committee will report to the association and the outcome may be the making of PeeonTH enda- tions to the borough officials and to the health board relative to the ob- ,jectieRabIe conditions found it was stated by an officer of the Business Mems ,associations
 Hope A. F. Wood Company May Con
 tinue Business.
 It was said Thursday that although a temporary receiver for the A. F.. Wood company has been appointed, it is hoped to reach some agreement un- der which the business conducted by the company may be continued ME. Wood is one of the best known buSi- ness men in this section, has been in business here for many years, and the hope is that he will remain for many years to come.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

nam" because of the fact that a pro fessional man of the same name lives here. It happened that the local pro fessiOnal man in question is the only one of his name practicing in this state and he so informed MT. Wanamaker in returning the letter to him.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Term Expires.
Personal Mention.
suffragettes Try to Drain Canal.

London, Dec. 4.-Suffragettes mads an attempt yesterday to drain off the canal between Failsworth, Lancashire, and Marble. Cheshire, by cutting a channel from the canal to the River Govt at Romley. The work was start ed. but apparently it proved too labori- ous and was abandoned.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Stonington High School Baseball as sociation held 8 business meeting in Westerly Tuesday afternoon and ar ranged the schedule of games between the teams for the season of 1914
 Relief Corps Election.
 At the meeting of J. r. Trumbull W. R. c. No 34. held this week i'll Braytons hail, the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Jennie E1. Babcock; senior vice president, Mrs. Julia Sheffield; junior vice president, Mrs. Marguerite Thomas; secretary, Mrs Charlotte Joseph; treasurer, Mrs. Gertrude Dunham chaplain, Mrs. Sarah Holmes: cOnductress, Mrs. An May Barnes; guard, Mrs Marjorie Barker; assistant guard, Mrs. Lucy Browning; press correspondent, Mrs. Lucia Gager; delegate to state con ventiOn, Mrs. Gertrude Dunham; aI ternate, Mrs Annie Bailey; organist, Mrs. Annette Lillibridge
 Mir. and Mrs Georfe W. Mathews Wednesday celebrated the thirty fourth anniversary of their marriage Many many handsome gifts were presented MT. and Mrs. Mathews
 Hunting for Moths.
 The gypsy moth scouts are once more hunting the pests in the bor- ough. They are being assisted by Ed ward Flynn of Stonington.
 Oliver Babcock of Minneapolis, Minn is the guest of MT and Mrs. George Mathews
 Mrs Henry R. Palmer and Harry Babcock are visiting in New York.
 Alfred Kirsohsieper and son Paul are visiting in South Manchester
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
PUTNAM

EiIs -Ehioy Roast Pig Supper-TNor- mon Elders In Town-John Wana- maker Touched For $f5-Deaths, Margaret Quinlan, s6, Rev. Samuel DiEce, 78.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
"WHEE! CORNS GONE"
 'GETS-T' DID IT !"
Ever Try It Before e?-You'H Marvel
 Hsw It Makes Germs Vanish.

There never was anything like "qETS-FT' for -eerns, and there isn't anything like 1t now. It is the corn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Disastrous Blaze at Fort Kent.
 Fort Kent, Me, Dec. 3-The Fort Kent hotel, six stores and several dwellings were burned tonight, causing a total loss of $50, 000
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Pool Room Proprietors Warned.

have worked in this vicinity before, but not with indicated successful results.
 Pool Room Proprietors Warned,
 By authority of Mayor McDonaId d Captain John Murray visited pool rooms in the city Thursday and warned the proprietors that boys under IS years of age must not be al- lowed to frequent the places. Com boys under IS spending time in the pool rooms.
 New Parcels Post Pushcart.
 Putnam has a unique pushcart that is to be used for delivering parcel post packages from the local postoffice. The cart has a corn crib like arrange nent constructed on it's body and looks as if it might prove a mighty useful little vehicle during the Christmas rush, which will be on in a few days. Salvation Army Christmas Dinner
 Plans.
 Captain Elizabeth Graham and Lieu tenant FarQuarSOn, officers in charge of the Salvation army work in this city, are soon to issue their letter of appeal in connection with the charit- able work they propose during the hol- idayS. As is the custom, the officers will strive to provide dinners Christ mas day for as large a number as pos sible Of the needy persons of the city. Last year 50 baskets were distributed. Within Q few days the familiar kettle will make it's reappearance on one of the busy street corners and donations will be sought for Christmas charitable work.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
STONINGTON
High School Arranses Schedule of Games-OSfcers of Relief Corps-Mr and Mrs. George w. Mathews Mar ried 34 Years.

The Boy Scouts have made their arrangements for the winters sports They are st present practicing for bas- ketbail. The headquarters in the Pot ter block gre being cared for by the boys and are at any time ready for inspection by officers or visitors.
 I've initiated.
 Thursday evening Ruth chapter. No A, Order of Eastern Star. met in Masonic hall. At the close of the regular meeting tive members were in- itiated Cake, sandwiches and coffee were served and afterwaFd a social was held.
 Arranged Schedule of Games.
 The offieials .ef the Westerly and
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
BALTIC.
Rev. u. o. BeIlerose Travelling in the AIPs-Deisie LeMoine's Term in Navy Expires.

Word has been received from Rev. U. O. Bellerose. who is making a tour of Europe, that at present he is in the Alps and enjoying his trip immense ly. Father Bellerose has been gone since Sept. 18th and is expected to rA- turn home the latter part of this month.
 Term Expires.
 Mir. and Mrs. Desie Lemoine and child, of Willimantic are guests of MT. and Mrs. Raymond J. Jodoin, of High street. Mir. Lemoine enlisted in the navy Dec. End, 1909, and his time expired this month He was station ed on the battleship New Hampshire until his time expired.
 Personal Mention.
 Albert Fortier is seriously ill at his home on High street, Charles Tatro whos underwent a sur gical operation at the Backus hos pital recently, is so far recovered as to be able to be out of doors.
 Joseph Fournier was a recent guest of relatives in Piainfield
 Charles Donnelly was in Sterling this week visiting friends.
 +. A. Gaucher of High street was in Providence, R. l., Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
FUN E AL.
Joseph Myers.

The body of Joseph Myers, who died in West Woodstock, where funeral ser vices were held, was brought here Thursday for buriel in Grove street cemetery. L. k. Smith was the fun eral director.
 Two Mormon Elders Seek Converts
 Mormon elders are said to be seeking converts in Putnam and towns in this vicinity Elders of the Utah church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Relief Corrs Officers

McGregor corps. W. R. c. has elect ed these officers for the ensuing year: President, Miss Lillian E. Bailey: senior vice president. Lettie M. James; junior vice president. Belle Reach; secretary, Myrtis Blanchard; treasureF, Hattie R. Bailey; chaplain, Hattie R. Franklin: conductor, Flora Kennedy; guard, Emma R. Hutchins The BFesi-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
OANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
BOROUGH PRETTY CLEAN.

dent is to name committees for the year at a later date.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

have worked in this vicinity before, but not with indicated successful results.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Roast Pig Supper.

Elks from Danielson, Webster, Pom fret and other surrounding towns came here Thursday evening to enjoy the roast pig supper given at the rooms of Putnam lodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-22
SHEARS GIRL OF LOCKS.
Jennie Dittner Loses Long Braid OF
Hair While She Sleeps.
q NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

SDoCldl TO llHleS-ncp lOAASAA.
Shenandoah, May 22-Mtss jennie
Dittner 12-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. L. A. Dittner. of this city. had
one of the braids Of her hair stolen
while she slept in bed with sister
The braid was later found on the SIDE
walk. The door of the house had been
left open for ventilation and the screen
hooked which was broken open and the
thief entered and left without being
discovered. The girl awoke later and
discovering her hair gone raised an
alarm. The family recall having seen
a stranger lowering about the place a
few nights ago, Miss Dittner has four
sisters. who together with their par
ents were asleep in adjoining rooms
One of the sisters. Miss Hazel. Ia years
old. has a wonderful head of hair.
beautiful in color and fineness and of
great length, and 1t Is believed that the
thief made mistake in the darkness,
intending to shear Miss Hazel Of her
locks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-22
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. GuRoEs.
Prominent Resident Of Steamboat Roc!
Passes Away-Funeral Friday.

Special to Times Republican.
Steamboat Rock, May 22.--The entire
community was shocked upon hearing
OF the death OF Mrs. Henry Gurdes,
who passed away at her home very
suddenly, at an early hour Wednesday
morning. She had been Ill for several
days but her condition was not con-
sidered serious and an hour before
death came she was feeling as we'll
as usual.
Ettja a. Meyer was born In Ogle
county. Illinois. Oct IA. 1861, and same
with her parents to Iowa in the year
1859 and resided in Grundy county until
December. 1882, when she was married
to her now bereaved husband. In 1854
they moved to their farm in Hardin
county. five miles northeast of Steam
boat Rock. Four years ago they retired
and made their home In town.
Mrs. Gurdes is survived by FIVE
children. namely-Mrs. Gretus Riekena.
Mrs. Ben Isebrands. Mrs r. w. Ross.
Mrs. Willie Behrends, and a son and
daughter. George and Bessie. who re-
side with their parents. Nine grand
children. an aged father, one brother.
w. A. Meyer. and sister. Mrs. Jake
survive. Brief funeral services will
be held at the home Friday afternoon
at o'clock, after which the body Will
be taken to the German Reformed
church near Wellsburg where further
services will be held and interment
will be made in the church cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-22
MORE MYSTERIOUS LETTERS.
Another Exciting incident Develops in
Bedford Mystery Case.


Bedford Mystery Case.
Special to Times Republican.
Bedford May 22.-The death last
winter and search for buried treasure
on the property OF A. J. JLitteer of this
city, has just developed. another ex-
citing incident. Someone mysteriouslJ
placed note on the porch of the home
OF, A. J. Evans, directing. his attention
TO a brick in the hedge along the Lat
ter place. Other writing in the note
resulted in a renewed digging for
supposedly lost churn, resulting In It's
being found and brought to light. Iii
the churn was a document dated Oct.
s. 1910, supposedly signed by A. J. Lit
tecr and wife. The document directed
that the Litter land, about 400 acres,
now in controversy, go to Ernest Lewis.
It was further stated that $4,000 IN
cash in box should go to Randolph
Wiorer and the Kansas land to Henry
Lewis.
There was also found a bottle In the
hedge near the brick. containing more
papers of mysterious nature. On the
back of an old redemption certificate
was the following:
"Benford. Oct 3O.-Whoever finds
this go thirty steps north and dig tor
will straight east Of persimmon tree
then take inside jar to court house pc
fore it is opened"
"a. J. LITTER"
Digging for this jar has not revealed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-22
DAVIS RELATES STORY.
Has No Remembrance Of Events Lead :
10 to Shooting.

Special to I1meS- RepuDiiStlH.
Mason City, May 22.--Charies DAVIS
tho St. Paul man, who came to this
city as stranger a short time ago
and opened the Davis COLLECTION
Agency. was bound over for assau'.
with intent TO commit murder He sh"t
four times at Percy. Fistler. At the
preliminary h;eaaSfingH he, told the story
that he went sto t'isar Lake at
o'clock, In the Afternoon to DO some ne,
collecting. During the afternoon ne
went to the White Pier where ne me.
a stranger wing gave him drink of
whisky. A short time after he Went
to the fish market to get a ish' anu
that is the last he remembers GOING
until he awoke the next morning ~
find that he was behind the bars. ne
told the story with apparent hones'H'
It was about Q o'clock at night wien
he got off the interurban at inc cor
nor of Fourth and Main. and without
,nv known cause opened fire on flst'er.
He stated that he was not d dopc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-22

Elroy. of Newton, has taken up his du-
ties as dairy Inspector at Jackson
Vile. Florida. g. J. Miller. OF Anes,
J. Fl. Seba. of Monticello. James q.
Watson Of Scotland and b. b. Bisbee
Of Ames. have been employed by the
dairy department Of the college. RIM.
Day Will manage his fathers big farm
near Minneapolis. l.. p. 6haffer is now
superintendent Of creamery owned
by a half-million dollar concern at
Moose Jaw. Canada. l.. b. Newburgcr
OF st. Joseph, Mo-. goes to Arkansas
and William Meltzer OF Ames, to the
Waterloo Creamery Company, Omaha.
Neh
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-22

Buck Grove.
A terrific electrical storm, with wind.
rain and hail. passed short distance
to the west of here Monday. George
Hester's residence, one mile west or
town. was struck by lightning. but 1t
did not take fire and the members Oh
the family were not injured.
Charles City.
G. A. Sylvester whose premises
were placed under a permanent IN
junction when he was arrested some
time ago for selling liquor, was ar
rested Monday charged with selling
linuor to minors and contempt OF
court His bond was placed at *6oo.
AIsona.
The Rev. A. j. Tritt. who for sew
eral wears has been pastor of the
Methodist church at Swea City. has
been appointed to the pastorate OF the
Methodist church at Luverne. He Will
nreach his first sermon there next
Sunday.
Creseo.
"A-;zona Joe" hz the name Of a brand
new circus organized in Crcsco by
Cresco boys. The Wheeler boys first
ran a moving picture show In Cresco
and prospered. Last year they covered
the country with travelling moving
picture show. Now the new wild west
show is making its opening bow to the
public in Cresco.
Sioux City.
Hon. Emory speer Of Macon. Ga.
United states district Judge will de-
/.
teenth annual meeting Of the lowe
State Bar Association to be neld IN
this city June 1921. Such was the In
formation received here from Pror. II
c. Horack Of the University OF Iowa,
Iowa City. secretary of the association
Sioux City.
Because he opened mail belonging to
his cousin who is i'll In q hospital, An
dreas Yaskoutas has been bound to the
federal grand jury by Commissioners
Wakefield. on a charge Of opening mai
addressed to another without permis'
sion. Andreas said 1t was his over
weening desire to learn news of the
Balkan war that caused him to open
the epistle.
Fort Dodge.
Patric Gilday. an old resident OF
this city, was discovered dead In bed
at 800 Tuesday morning by his son
John, who lived with him in room
ing house on Eleventh avenue south
Mr.. Gilday, who was about sixty years
of age, =!eaves wife, five. sons and
five daughters. With the exceptions OF
his son living hero and one daughter
lin Des Moines. the rest or the family
live in Council Bluffs. The sNddeu
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-22
Northern Io,ua Items

death of Mr.. Gilday was attributed to
heart failure by the coroner's jury.
Waterloo.
A telephone message received IN
this city gave the particulars of dis
asterous results through the freak OF
lightning. The fiery elements played
about the barn of Talbut Moore, Mt.
Vernon township. and when through
with it's pranks had killed four fine
horses. One Of the number MI
Moore recently refused to sell at a
price of $780, The strange part of the
performance was that the barn where
the horses were sheltered was unin-
jured.
Sioux City.
For the first time in fifteen years
the Y. NJ. c. A building and grounds
are now actually owned by the Y. vi.
c. 4. The deed has been made trans :
ferring the property from the Y. NJ. Z.
A. Building Company. which consiste"
of w. p. Manley and F. "A. McCornack'
to the Y. NJ. c. A. itself. This transfer
is the net result Of the big money
raising campaign Of recent years when
resulted IN raising 100000 for the as
ISOLATION. Mr.. Manley and Mr.. McCor-
mack each gave $4,000 to this fund.
Watsrioo.
Miss Lillian Augusta Plass, aged 49,
committed suicide about o'clock Tues
day morning by taking carbolic acid
at the home of her father. William j.
Plass. 612 Oaklawn avenue. The
cause of her act OF self destruction
was i'll health for which she had been
under a physicians care for some time
Miss Plass returned a week ago Tues
day from visit at the old family
home. Elkhart. Ind, and since re-
turning had been in q comparatively
cheerful mood.
Glendale.
The premises Of William Horton nea'
such an extent that he and his family
are in danger of being driven from
their home to save themselves from be-
ing exterminated by the reptiles. The
snakes are n spotted variety of blue
racer from two to four feet long. Last
summer Mr.. Horton had similar siege
and fought the Shiny creatures persist
emily, killing nearly a hundred. There
appears to be no let up to their propa-
CATION, however. The chief source OF
the snakes seems to be the family well
which stands near the back door, and
from which the family has for many
years drawn its water for drinking
purposes The we'll has been found tc
be swarming with reptiles. and they is
sue forth at all times. and are found In
all parts OF the yard. They have even
entered the home OF Mr.. Horton, one
largo fellow having been killed there
this summer.