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Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
TO ELKs' CONVENTION.
Party of Ten Going from Here-P. E,
 R. Thomas R. Craney the Delegate.

A party of ten members of Norwich lodge, No. 430. B. P. o. Elks, with two lady Elks. leaves Sunday morning for the convention of the national lodge opening Monday, July '. in Rochester. The party will go from here on the Central Vermont road. changing to the Boston and Albany at Palmer. from whence the special train goes straight through to Rochester. Past Exalted Ruler Thomas R. Craney is the dele gate from Norwich lodge and is to be accompanied by Mrs. Craney on the trip. At the close of the convention MT. and Mrs. Craney are planning to spend two weeks at Buffalo, Niagara Falls and will also probably visit Can ada before returning home. The other members of the party will return by the special train
 Those planning to make the trip from here are MT. and Mrs. Thomas R. Craney, Mir. and Mrs. Charles L. Tracy, Exalted Ruler John Carney, John Corcoran. A. N. Carpenter, D. J. Mccormick, Sr., Thomas Crawford, Jo- seph Williams. N. H. Hourigan and John Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
PERSONAL

Mr and Mrs. Thomas Wilson are spending the week at Pleasure beach. Herbert H. Adams of Worcester is the guest of local relatives for a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. M. E. Curley of Lin coin Court are the guests of Mir and Mrs. D. Dinahy of Stenington
 John F. Cercoran, a student at Bates college is visiting his parents, Mir. and Mrs J. H. Cercersn of Claire mont avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. James Thurston of Hallviile leave this week to spend the summer at their cottage at Quorlo- chontaug Beach, R. I.
 Miss Nanette Wight. daughter of Frederic Colt Wight is spending the summer with her aunt Mrs. Alden Harvey, at Quaker Hills
 Miss Nellie Lynch has returned to her home in Lebanon after spending few days with her sister Mrs, T. R. Craney of Main street,
 Miss Ida Thurston of Hallville who has been spending several weeks with her sister, Miss Martha Thurston, of Springfield. returned home Saturday evening.
 Henry E. Buck of Columbia is visit ing his daughter. Mrs. Frank Cole, of Worcester He is & years old and made the trip to Worcester alone to attend the graduation exercises of South High school his grandson, F. Everett Cole, being a member of the graduating class.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
WEDDING.
WiIIiams-Wriaht.

Miss Martha Marie Wright and Cliff ford Percy Williams were united in marriage at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Alvin H. Wright. No. AT Penobscot street, at noon Tuesday by Rev. Joel B. Slocum, pastor of the Gen. tral Baptist church. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends including 8 number from Brooklyn Westerly and New Haven. The house was decorated with cut flowers and the bridal couple stood beneath an arch of ferns and wild flowers during the ceremony. The bride was given away by her cousin, Anson Clark. The brides maid was Miss Agnes Hanson and the groom was attended by Will liam Wright, brother of the bride.
 The bride was gowned in white or gandie, with white veil and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses Her maid was attired in green satin and carried pink roses A reception follow ed the wedding ceremony and an elab- crate dinner was served There were many handsome gifts ot cut glass, sil- verware, china and Genen, to the bride.
 MT. and Mrs. Williams left during the afternoon for a honeymoon trip through the White Mountains, and on their return will make their home with the brides mother on Penobscot street. The bride has always resided here and is well known in this city. Mir Will Hams is a native of West Gloucester. R. l., and is employed as a freight brake man.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
FUN ERALS.
Miss Maruery KimbatI.

The funeral of Miss Margery Kim ball was held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home at Preston City and was largely attend ed, while there was a profusion of beautiful flowers. Rev. Frank Palmer of Norwich and Rev. L. M. Keneston of Preston City presided at the ser vices and the bearers were Irwin Kim ball, Ralph Main, Albert Richmond, and Leslie Baldwin Burial was in the family lot at Rixtown cemetery Un- dertaker Gager having charge of the arrangements and both ministers off, ciating at the committal service
 Miss Margery Kimball, daughter Of Nathan Pride and Harriet F'rink Kim ball, died at her late home in Pres is survived by three sisters, Miss Janet Kimball, Mrs. R. l.. Maine of Frank lin and Mrs. Frances Chesbrough of Norwich and one brother, Irwin Kim ball. She was born Aug. 2. 1S41 in the old Kimbali homestead where five generations of Kirnballs were born and brought up. She was an ambitious and industrious woman who fulfilled the duties of 8 true and faithful sis ter She is one who will be greatly missed in her home and neighborhoed
 Stanley Panek.
 The funeral of Stanley Panek was held from his late home, 421 Yantic street, on tuesday morning al l.10 o'clock, and at 8.36 a mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Ignatius Ma ciejewski. In the funeral cortege were 40 carriages, and St. Joseph's society and St. Kazimer society in a body paid their tribute to their deceased mem Der. The bearers were these members of St. KazimeF society: Edmund Stet- son, John Kes1owsl1i, Joseph Dom brofski B. Jakubowskf, John Jakubow- ski and William Oldakowsfi There were many flowers and five flower girls, Helen Bush. Mary Dombrofski Elizabeth Lavenduski. Pauline Karnar- zewska and Sophie Francyzk. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. where a committal service was read at the grave. Shea x Burke were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Miss Beatrice V. Edmondson.
 The funeral of Miss Beatrice V. Ed mondson was held from the home of her sister, Mrs. c. A. Woodmansee, 53 Pearl street, on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Donald B. MacLane of the Taft vile Congregational church officiating. The bearers were William Bailey, Erastus Warrington, Gustavus Hedler and John Brierly. Burial was in Yan- tic cemetery, where Rev. Mir. Mac Lane read committal service at the grave. The funeral was private.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
TWO MEN CHARGED WITH BURGLARY
Sergeant John Kane Spotted Broken Window Pitcher Service's-Found David Ryan Inside With Small Change and Cigarettes Packed Up-Joseph McyIahon Arrested Later.

David Ryan and Joseph McMahon, both Greeneville young men. giving their ages as 21. were before the police court on Tuesday morning, charged with burglary at the drug store of Pitcher & Service at the corner of Central avenue and Sixth street si
 The first named was caught in the store by Sergeant John Kane about midnight Monday. and the other was arrested at his home upon returning there about o'clock Tuesday morning. after Sergeant Kane had been watch ing for him in concealment for some time.
 < A big stone with which, it is claim ed, a window was broken to effect an entrance into the store, and bag con- taining a miscellaneous assortment of small change and about a dozen pack ages of cigarettes are at police head quarters as evidence. These, the police say, had been packed up by MT. Ryan inside the store. evidently with the purpose of making away with them
 Sergeant Kane discovered the brok- en window on the postoffice side of the building and about the same time
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
dty cS Norwich Water werks-
NOTICE
w1 PROPERTY OWNERS
AN hFKlS
 ANB TENANTS

ANB TENANTS. All persons are earnestly requested to clean their premises of all old pa perS excelsior, straw, old wood and rubbish, and see that it is carted away 10 the dumping ground or destroyed If all property owners will assist the fire depar tment in this matter of re- moving rubbish, large fire may be prevented and small fires reduced to The following suggestions if carried out may prevent a conhagra tion:
 Take in under cover all barrels. boxes, etc CT any inf1ammable material Close all cellars windows and air ways where match or crackers could be carelessly dropped
 See that all old papers, hay. excel sior. etc Is removed from under the Sratings in your sidewalks
 Learn your nearest fire alarm box and ask someone to teach you how to send in an alarm if you have not been If you have 8 telephone in your home Or place of business, it may be quicker to telephone to some ire station being careful to give the correct locality and number of house
 Place the numbers of the fire depart rent telephones on your instrument so as to be ready These should always be there. ready for any emergency.
 -onnect your garden hose and have it the barn and have it ready to get to the roof of your house, where most of the trouble will be, as Norwich is a city of shingled roofs.
 HOWARD L. STANTON, Chief of Fire Department and Fire
 Marshal
 July l, 1918. Jy1d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

heard someone say: Look out. Dave" l" It is supposed that MT. McMahon may have2 been acting as. a lookout while MT. Ryan went inside.
 AS there is front entrance to the store, the sergeant went for Policeman Michael Carroll before making an en- trance and had him watch the front door, Through the broken window the sergeant caught a glimpse of the man in the store and called to him, but he hid away and was found after search. The change drawer was also found rified. MT. Ryan gave information which implicated the other man in the case, the police say. and his arrest fol- lowed at his home, No s Durfey street. Sergeant Kane watched him come home, and after he had entered the house followed him in and arrested him. Ryan lives at S6 Sixth street.
 When arraigned in couFt Attorney c. V. James appeared fog them and the cases were put over until July 12 under bonds of $500 each.
 There is a postoff1ce sub station at the drug store. but nothing about this was touched.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
WILL CHARGE JURY.
Judge Williams Will Place Trolley
 Case in Their Hands This Morning.

In the trial of the case of Esther Smith vs. Norwich and Westerly Traction company in the superior court here on Tuesday the evidence was all put in and the four attorneys interest ed made their arguments. c. H. Hull and Major Hadlai Hull for the plain tiff, and Allyn L. Brown and c. S.. Avery for the defendant company
 The argument of Major Hull con cluded the court session at about APO o'clock and Judge Williams had court adjourned until g o'clock this morn ing, when he will give his charge to the jury. The only witness examined on Tuesday was Photographer w. S.. Laighton. Tuesday made the seventh trial day for the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
MARION MORSE Ie
 PLACED IN JAIL
Attorney Seeking Wit of Habeas Cor
 pus to Get Her Out.

Marion Morse of Norwich, who about year ago was saptenced to 30 days in jail for keeping house of ill re- pute in this city, appeared in the su- perior court here Tuesday morning, on a motion that she be remanded to the custody of Deputy Sheriff s. H. Brown pursuant to ths judgment. Attorney Charles B. Whitsfesey appeared for the state, Mrs. Morse having been sen fenced from the criminal court of com mon pleas of which Attorney Whittle- sey is prosecutor.
 Judge Williams terminated the sus- pension of judgment in the case after which the Morse woman was taken be- fore H. H. Burnham, the United States commissioner, who, after signing the necessary papers, committed her to jail and she was taken there at noon. LeRoy Robbins. counsel for Marion Morse then went to Brattleboro, then went to Bra1tleboro, to see Judge Mar tin to seek a writ of habeas corpus, on which he will get her out of jail if he secures the writ.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
POLICE PAY RAISED.
Police Comm ssioners Vote 25 Gents Per Day More to Every Active Mem Der of the Force.

The salaries of all active members of the Norwich police force were raised 25 cents per day at a meeting of the police commissioners Tuesday night. This affects 20 patrolmen and four officers. By this raise, beginning July 1, the patrolmen will receive S2.75, the sergeants $3.12 1-2. the captain $3.25, and the chief $4.25 per day.
 This action follows the vote of the city meeting upon the amount to be appropriated for the police department this year as the amount asked for was made large enough to provide for this raise and the meeting passed the ap- propriation at the figures at which it was placed in the budget.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
CENTRAL BAPTIST PICNIC.
Day Pleasantly Spent at Charles H..
 Browns at Gales Ferry.

The annual picnic of the Sunday school of the Central Baptist church was held Tuesday on the property of Charles Brown at Gales Ferry. and a delightful day was passed by the crowd of 150. The party left this city an a special car on the 9.10 train. There was a baseball game and vari- ous athletic events for the young peo- pie The party returned home at 40. The outing was arranged by Fred L.. Newton and the members of his class, Fred Purvis, Edward Fryer, Clarence Sevin, Horace Coyle, Nelson Lee Ma brey Arthur Willard, Perry Cheney, Howard Peckham and Walter TarboX.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
JUDGE KELLY OCCUPIES
 CITY COURT BENCH.
New Officials Sworn lr-SeveraI Cases
 Disposed of.

Tn the city court Tuesday morning Judge Thomas J. Kelly occupied the bench for the first time. City Attorney Hall and the new clerk, Earl E. Math- ewson, were sworn in just before the opening of court.
 The case of the state vs. Anastasia Fistocus, accused of having $S5 that belongs to her brother in Jaw, was ad- journed to next Tuesday, and a new bond ordered, as the old one had been alta he'd twice.
 The case against NJ. Kramsi1ie, &C., cused of abusing his wife, was nolled,
 Samuel Creech was charged with pharged with participating in fighs in Water street Saturday night, when one man was knocked down and kicked in the head. Creech was fined $2.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
STATE POLICE ELECTION.
w. s. Ailis Clerk-Arthur L. Story As-
 sustant Superintendent.

At the annual meeting of the state police commissioners at the capitol, Hartford, Tuesday morning, these off, cers were elected
 President-John H. Perry of South port.
 Clerk-Wallace s. AlIis of Norwich.
 Superintendent F. Egan of Hartford.
 Assistant superintendent-A l.. Story of Norwich
 The formality of reappointing the state policemen were also carried out.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
Made s144 by Lawn Party.

Workers at the Central Baptist church Monday evening the report was made that the sum of $144 had been realized from the recent lawn party at Pine hurst. The society voted appropria- tions of $150 for three different objects, each in the sum of $50.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
Allen Party Sailed Tuesday.

The Allen party, led by Frank H. AL len of this city, left Boston on their liner at 6 o'clock Tuesday night for 45 days abroad MT. and Mrs Frederic w Lester, Mir and Mrs. Norris s. Lip pitt, Mrs. Noan Rogers and John H. Powelson went to the Hub to see the tourists of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
Surprise for Mrs. Perry.

At the home of Mrs. James H. Per kins at East Great Plain delightful surprise party was given Mrs. Lucy Perry Monday afternoon. It proved a most enjoyable occasion fer all. it be- ing Mrs. Perry's list birthday. About a dozen neighbors and friends attend ed and a postcard shower was one of the features Monograph selections were enjoyed and refreshments were served
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
Local Proeressives Will Attend.

Norwich will be represented at the meeting of the progressives of New England at Newport on July and 4 by State Central Committeeman Her bert R. Branche Dr. R. R. kinkead and Woodbury o. Rogers. Colonel Roosevelt is to speak and there will be a clambake and other attractions besides oratory.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
ST. MARY's T. A. B.
Annual Outing at Drawbridge Fixed
 for July 27.

The regular monthly meeting of St Mary's T. A. and B. society was held in their rooms Tuesday evening. Two new members were admitted Ar engagements were made for the annual outing to be held at the drawbridge July 27. A special meeting for elec- tion of officers will be held Tuesday evening, July 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
OBITUARY.
Capt. Charles R. Norris.

Capt. Charles R. Norris, 95 years old, died Monday night at his home in New London. He had been sick for three weeks and with the exception of an illness in January had enjoyed remarkably fine health for man past 90. Mrs. Norris, who cared for him tenderIy during his illness. is the only surviving relative.
 Captain Norris was a native of New London. He became a whaleman, later halibut fisherman and in re- cent years was a guide to fishing par ties from the Pequot He had fine memory and was very entertaining in his reminiscent moods.
 Captain Norris maternal grandfather was killed in the battle of Groton Heights. Captain Norris made many trips around Cape Horn, but most not able of all was one in a AZ foot sloop, which was used as the tender for a bark in which he had shipped. That was a tempestuous voyage, but was successful.
 For the last 12 years Captain Nor ris had lived in a cottage at the Pe quot.
 Mrs. Mary C. Gardner.
 Mrs. Mary Clark Gardner. widow of Capt. Stephen A. Gardner, died sud- denly at her home in New London on born at Newport, R. l., August, 1844, and came to New London in 1874 when the late Captain Gardner assumed the superintendency of the Norwich line steamers. Mrs. Gardner is survived by a sister Miss Elizabeth G. Sherman of Newport, and eight children. J. Rowland Gardner Charles Clark Gard ner, Stephen A. Gardner, Robert s. Gardner, Harry Coe Gardner, Mrs. Will liam H. Reeves, Miss Susan & Gard ner, Mrs. Frederick s. Chapman.
 Miss Frances Goldman.
 (Contributed.)
 A heavy blow to friends and rela- tives was the unexpected death of Frances, eighteen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Goldman, 1856 Madison avenue New York city.
 Several weeks ago a slight cold set in which gradually assumed alarming proportions, settling in the head and an abscess developed on the brain. A number of specialists were called in consultation as a result of which the patient was hurried to the Mount Sinai hospital, but it was of no avail. Spinal menangitis apparently set in and death came shortly afterward. Miss Goldman was honored, loved and respected by all those with whom she came in contact and as result her tragic death Drought sorrow to many hearts Only those who knew her can appreciate the beauty and sterling qualities of her character Until the end she bore up bravely, enduring severe pains without word of com plaint The parents and three sis ters are grief stricken and have the heartfelt sympathy of 8 large circle of friends in their bereavement.
 Mr. and Mrs. Goldman were form- erly residents of Norwich and Jewett City, and are relatives of William Trackenburg and Louis Swartzburg of Norwich. At the funeral were rela- tives from Connecticut and Rhode Is land.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
New cruisinq Power Boat Arrives.

George Guards raised deck cruiser is. the latest addition to the power beats comprising the fleet of the Chelsea Boat club This 28 footer, which is equipped with a 12 horse power sKermeth motor was brought up on Tuesday from Goodfellow's ship yard above Kitemaug. where it was built
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
EIks WilI lnitiate Morton E. PIant.

The regular meeting of New London lodge of Elks will have particular in- terest for members and others this week, inasmuch as Morton F. Plant will be initiated into the order Others who will be initiated are Daniel $. Marsh. Jr., and William c. Stebbins.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02
Gone to Cuba.

John Aubrey and 8 party of friends from Springfield and New York sailed Saturday by the Ward line for two weeks visit to Cuba.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

MT. and Mrs F. E. Tolhnrst, who have been visiting the latters moth CT, Mrs. E. N. Colman at her Gales Ferry cottage, have left for trip to the White Mountains, Thousand Is- lands, Montreal and Niagara.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

Sales of flags and bunting mark the nearness of Independence day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

The Girls Friendly society in Con- necticut report branches 57 working associates 312, honorary associates 133, members 1,503, probationers 474, can didates 198. married branch helpers 56 the total number in the work in Connecticut being 2R76
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

There is a rumor that Justice George W. Wheeler of Bridgeport may be ap- pointed to fill the vacancy on the United States circuit bench caused by the resignation of Judge Walter c. Moves. The salary is $7.500. This term will expire in 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

Rev. Nj. Ernest Wilson. of St. Thom- as seminary, Hartford, has resumed the celebration of mass on Sundays during the summer at Sound View and Crescent Beach. at the former shore resort at 9 and at the latter, 10.30.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

Cherry entrants and fancy peaches arrived this morning. Blueberries and alligator pears along with asparagus, sweet potatoes, new celery, help the menu. Summer squash, string beans and fancy spinach are in abundance. Apricots, plums and lines are quite appropriate for this hot weather Som CTS has full supply from the New York market. Both musk and water melons for the Fourth.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

No portion of the town is Inspected or admired by more persons just now than Geer place, the handsome res- idential section where property owners take pride in well-kept houses and grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

Monday marked half century of welded life for MT. and Mrs. John Melvin Allen of Ellington They were married at Woodstock June 30, 1863, by Rev. J. J. Worthington.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

Some cities have Red Cross cards to notify the public that as little noise as possible would be appreciated in the vicinity on Fourth of July. The cards have red cross in the center and are worded to the effect that there is a. sick person in the house
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

An anniversary requiem high mass for Mrs. Michael Sullivan, celebrated in St. Patrick'S church Tuesday by Rev. J. H. Frederick, was attended by relatives and friends of the family.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-02

The project te increase the pay of navy yard employees will affect but two at the Thames Naval station, Ma than Lawrence, general ovefseer and watchman, and Harlan Newbury, who runs the pumping plant, these being the oIey regular men at the yard.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1913-02-13
NO. 19

! ther that said Company shall mako
! the CITY of NatchitOches, La, a per
manent division Point of said Rail
road and shan purchase 20 acres of
land in or adjoining said City Of
NatchitOcheS, La. and erect ther y
yards and rOUnUhOuSe and other " :
eSSary appurtenanceS for a division
point. and
Provided farther that said Rairoa
Company shall commence the con
StructiOn ct said railroad on or before
May Sth 1913 at a point not exceeding
two miles from the City &C Natchito
cheS La. and shall complete said road
and operate trains thereon by Jan
lst 1916 and in event said tax is voted
andthe condition hereof complied with
by the Railroad Company, the Police
commencing IN the syear 1916 accord
property in said Ward one.
Sec f. That at said election only
legally qualified tax payers entitled
to vote, under the laws of the State
shall be permitted, and participate
and vote at said election.
Sec. j. That the Board of Super
yisOrs of the Parish are hereby reques
ted to appoint Commissioners to hold
said election and to procure the tick
cts to be voted,
Sec s. That the result of said
election shall be promulgated and
due proclamation be made according
to law.
Sec. I. That publication of the pc
tition and this ordinance be duly
recorded according to law Carried
unanimously