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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
DEMOCRATS WILL NOT
 SHIFT CUSTOMS OFFICER.
BePuty j. c. Cenasteck Will Keep His
 Place at New London.

Expectations of democratic aspir- ants fer the position of deputy col lector of customs in this district will lose some baeyaney with the an nouReefneRt of treasury department be no change in the office. Under the reorganization plan it is an no1lnced all deputy collectors now in charge of custom houses will be continued in ef9ice under the civil ser vice rulings. The reorganization plans become operative July 1.
 Friends of Joseph c. Comst ock the deputy in charge at New London, have been anXiouSly awaiting the depart menfS decision as regards the depu- ties which were placed under civil ser vice during the Roosevelt administra.- tlon. Now it is said that there is no intention to disturb them and job hunters who have been after MT. Com stocks place may cease to worry over their chances. The only changes which the department contemplates are in the instances of deputy collect ors whose duties are increased by the change and the salaries of these will be raised approximately.
 The single collector of customs for Connecticut, whose office will be at Bridgeport, will not be protected by the civil service. Before July the Wilson administration is expected to name a collector at Bridgeport Mr. Comstock, who has been a special dep- uty collector, acting as a collector since the death of Capt Thomas O. Thompson. will then become the dep ulty for the New London custom house.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
APPEAL FROM PROBATE. Suit is Brought by George A. Mont
 gomery of Ledyard.

Papers in two new cases returnable before the superior court on the first Tuesday in May were filed on Thurs day at the office of Clerk Parsons.
 George A Montgomery of Ledyard takes an appeal from the probate of the will of Mary A. Saunders, late of Griswold, on which Blanche C. Mont gomery of Brooklyn. N Y. is adminis- tratriX The will was admitted in the Norwich probate court on April 9th. MT. Montgomery represents that he is a nephew of the late Mary. A. Saun ders and an heir at law and that he is aggrieved by the order of the court admitting to probate the docun1 1ent which purports to be the will of the late Mary A. Saunders.
 Divorce on the grounds of intoIera- hle cruelty is sought by John Durr of Occum. in the town of Norwich, from Mary Durr, whose maiden name was Mary Fink. and to whom he was mar ried on March 20. 1897.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
OLD ARM CHAIR
 IN NORWICH ATTIC. Disposed of by Will of Emily Paddock, Late of New York.

The will of Emily Paddock, who died Feb. 17. 1913. was filed for probate Tuesday in New York in the surro- gates court. The estate is estimated the appointment of no executors, but says: If possible will Emily s. Pad dock and Lizzie F. Tanning take inn mediate charge of my belongings (of course deputing others of the family if neeessary1.' .''
 Throughout the will decedent leaves various n1ementoes and trinkets to nephews and nieces and frequently states that this nephew or that niece has expressed a desire fer this picture or some other article.
 Of her money in bank decedent leaves to her niece, Mary H. Paddock s100. and 8 similar sum to another niece Emily $. Paddock and S1 500 lives in Astoria. N. Y.. together with whatever money may remain after de- duct1ng necessary expenses. In the connection testatrix says "I hope my dear Lizzie F. F. will deposit this lit tie sum. and reserve it as an efner- gency fund against the demands ot sickness or old age"
 ITO my dear friend, Dr. Henry Mann Silver" continues the will, Q1 East 43d street). .''in grateful mem ory of his generous unswerving friend ship S25, Please put his in gold and send my request that he will convert it into lasting reminder or my loving appreciation of the comfort. the joy and the wealth of his ministratiens te my soul and body, in many dark hours"
 In dispesing of an old arm chair, deeedent says:
 T have been awaiting the eenVen- tent season te have repaired and put into order the old arm chair (arm is breken) that is in attic in Norwich Lewie may value it, as did his father, gfeatiy-en account of it's age Prob ably 2ee years cid and made in Eng land"
 4 gold thirabIe e4 years old is left to a niece, Annie Sanger Jones, and other beloved nieces and nephews are lefe various personal articles as mefnen- toes.
 In conclusion the will readsi Bury ne wherever it may seem best All details attending my funeral-very simple. Use only this text, She had done what she could Newspaper no tiee-tfis only, Entered life eternal (date1 Emily. daughter of the late Rev. Seth B. Paddock, and sister of the late Bishop Paddock of Washing ton. and the late Bishop Paddock of Massachusetts, and of pr. l.. s. Pad deck of Norwich, Cenn."
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
SHORT SUPERIOR COURT SESSION
Divorce Granted Hedwig B. ConeConservator Secures Annulment of Samuel s. Morgans Marriage-One Case Continued For More Evidence.

The superior court held a session here on Thursday. which occupied about an hour and a half after court opened at 10 o'clock
 The divorce case of Hedwig B. Cone of this city vs. Orrin H. Cone. new of parts unknown. which was partially heard on Friday was brought up by Attorney Jehh D. Hall. Mrs. Cone was suing for divoree en the grounds of desertion and cruelty, Judge Will fam H. Williams granted the divorce.
 On the grounds of cruelty the di- vorce case of Mrs. Lucia Nj. Fox of Norwich vs. Daniel P. Fox of parts unknown was presented and Mrs. Fox was the first witness put on by her attorney. s. s. Threasher She lives on the Otrobando road at Norwich Town and has three children.
 Her maiden name she testified was Lfnderman and she was mar ricd to Daniel P. Fox in Brooklyn, N. Y., on April 1. 1897, Three weeks aft CT the wedding Fox disappeared, hay ing sold the furniture; in three weeks he came back without money and be- ing forgiven by his wife they came here to live
 Fox would net work. his wife testi- housework, Then they moved to No ank, where a brother of Fox set him up in the fish business by buying him horse and wagon. But as soeH as the brother went away, Fox sold the outfit and spent the money having a good time I lac family came back to this city. At one time Mrs Fex said Dr. DenohHe said her husband was crazy from excessive drinking. She said the ia miiy had been eEieteS several times and the children were afraid of their father. He made a practice of beating her and threw wood ard other things at her.
 Testimony was given by George A. LindamaR of Fall River, a brother of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

Mrs. Fox. who told of seeing Fox beat his wife in the house and in the street. Fox seemed to care but little for his family and made a practice of, getting drunk every Saturday night.
 Judge Williams desired more evil dence as to the cruelty charges and continued the case SC that this could be presented.
 Marriage Annuiied.
 Then the ease of John c. Morgan, eonServator, vs. Jessie R. Cook, alias Mrs. Jessie R. Morgan, was called up, Lawyer Stewart appeared for MT. Mor- gan and he informed the court that Lawyers Desmond and Babcock had informed him that they did not appear for the defendant wife and there would be no contest.
 John C. Morgan testified that he is the conservator of his brother. Sam uel s. Morgan. aged 62 and that the latter Is now living in North Stoning- ton with the brother-in-law of John c. Morgan, Ernest Augustus Rice. MT. Morgan testified in detail as to Sam uel s. Morgan being of unsound mind and not capable of making contracts or doing any kind of business John c. Morgan. the conservator, has charge Of money left to care for Samuel 8, Morgan. The latter was married te Jessie R. Cook in New Lenden on following April. John c. Morgan asked for the anRuIimept of the marriage.
 It was the third time Samuel s. Morgan was married. His first wife was divorced and his sesead wife died. Tine last marriage was performed by Marion R. Davis, J. P.
 Judge AyiiRg. George E. Elliott, Costello Lippitt, Frederick Tyler, Err nest Augustus Rice, Dr. R. E. Har- riagten of North Steningten testified for the applicant and about the men tai condition of Samuel 8. Morgan, Wil9 was in court.
 The decree of aRnu1imeRt was granted and the court went out fer the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
MARIAN is FOR
 THE UNDERWOOD BILL Says Ali Connecticut Representatives
 Will Vote for 1t.

Congressman Bryan F. MahaR, of the Second district, stated at the state capitol Tuesday. according to the Hartford Times, that he intends to vote for the Underwood tariff bill and that every congressman from this state intends to dc the same.
 Congressman Mahan said he expects the bill will pass aS it has been re- ported by the committee without a single change. The congressman said the bill will benefit the industries of his district and he quoted a prominent republican manufa cturer of eastern Connecticut as saying to him that the bill will be very helpful to the Woolen business.
 The congressman does not see any reason why the bill should not re- ceive the support of democrats in congress. It is entitled to every vote on the democratic side of the house. The measure will have the effect Of improving the business of the coun- try, in the opinion of the congress man, "and it will certainly benefit the Second district of Connecticut,'' added the congressman.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
DIED
NORTRROP--In tn

NoRTHROP--In this city, April "A, 1913, John Northrop. Funeral services will be held at Gnu. ch & Aliens funeral parlors. Is Main street, Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
 SLYNE-In Westerly. R. l.. April 22, 1913 David J. S1yne, aged Fl years BARBER-In Shamrock. R. l., April g. 1913, Bridget. wife of Andrew Ken nedy, aged 62 years. M'AVOY-In Providence. R. l.. April 22 A9r3 Michael McAvoy of Plain field. aged S3 years Funeral from St. Johns church. Plain field. Saturday morning at 10 o'clock Burial in Sacred Heart cemetery, Taftville, on arrival of 1132 train.
 PEALE-1n Norwich Town. April 24, 1913. Maria Roath, wife of the late Henry Peale. aged S6 years. BRAMBLE-In Norwich. April A, 1913. Willis F. Bramble of 1S2 Stur- tevant street.
 Notice of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
OBITUARY,
John Northpop.

John Northrep, whose death occur red Thursday at the Backus hospital after a few weeks illness. was born in Norwich Town, the sen of MT. and Mrs. Efdridge NeFthrop. His life was spent as a farmer on WauWecus Hill He was lover and student of wild flowers. a faithful worker, generous and ca ger te do anything in his power fer others. His sister. Miss Lucy Nor threp died last winter. He is sur vived by one brother. Oliver Nerthrop, and two nenhAWs
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
MARRI

EDGAR-LEAVIS-In New London, April 24, 1913. by Rev. J. ". BixIer. Clark D. Edgar of New York and Miss Blanche A. Davis of New Lon- don.
 LEDWARD-LATHR Stoning ton. April 24, 1913, by Rev. Dwight c. Stone, William Wood Ledward and Mrs. Lottie Bliss Lathrop, both of Stoningt ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Phi Kappa Sigma Meeting.

A special meeting of the Phi Kappa Sigma was held Tuesday evening at which time the plans for the social and dance to be held in Ponemah hall Friday evening were completed. Fol lowing the meeting the hall was dec orated artistically for the affair. The dance is a. private one and only in Vited guests besides the members will be present
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
BORN.

BRoWN-Ip Westerly, R. l.. April 24. 1918, a son to Chfef of Police and Mrs. Thomas E. Brown, TH0M-In Storrs. April 17, 1913. a son, Charles Richard. to Dr. and Mrs. Charles ThOm.
 STENENS-In Providence, R. L. April IT. 1913 a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Arthur J. Stevens (Elsie Geer of Leonard Bridge).
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Members for Fairgrounds Association

Further names for the Fairgrounds association membership which have been secured by team No. 1e, captain ed by B. H. Gray, are the following: Miss Lucy Greenman, F. L. Newton, Edward G. Andrews, Miss E. Shipley, j. M. Swa4an. Charles F. Whitney, Mrs. ]. Parker Clifford, Miss N. E. Lalcas, Miss M C. Lucas, Oliver L. Johnson. $1s. L. R. Church, Mrs Lewis R. Church, Eben Learned, Miss E. C.. C2une Mrs Margaret Kukla.
 F7lis team has now raised $92 and IS likely to keep at work until it makes up an even $109.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
On Their Way te Colorado.

PestaIs were received this week from points in Canada where H. w. Lewis and his daughter have stopped on their trip from Norwich te Colorado.
 Miss Helen Hull of Bliss place leaves today (F'riday) for Springfield, Mass, where she will be the guest of her sister, Miss Elizabeth Hull. a member of the staff of the Springfield library.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Father Matthew Society Hears Report
 of Fair Comm ittee.

well attended meeting of the Father Matthew society, was held in Carpenters hall Thursday evening with President Joseph Bellefieur in the chair, The reports of the officers were called for and accepted and eth CT routine business matters settled, The committee in charge of the re- cent fair of the society rendered d glowing report which was also ac- cspted.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Lemon Pie Hot Females
 Demni TaSSe

Following the banquet President Walker presided and toasts to the prosperity of the club and to the good luck of the base ball team were given.
 At 1915 the entertainment continu- ed. opening with a piano solo by D. Davis. R. BrierIy, E. Davis and H. DeCelles were then heard in a song, entertained with a violin solo. Dane ing followed and the closing song of the evening was When I Lost You, by Robert Brierly. Among the guests were Messers Beardow. w SharpIes and F.. Davis. Arthur Schofield, Ed ward Pingree, Leon DeCeIleS and Ed ward Pollard were the walters
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

From the 26th to the 18th Horace Johnson says there will be 8 local disturbance in the atmosphere not of much note; indications of electrical force. From the 4th to the 9th of the coming month there will be great disturbance. The atmosphere will be highly charged. Get up the lightning rods.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Improvino at Hoseitai.

Mrs. Byron Dexter and Mrs. Charles LiIlbridge of the Scotland road were in Willimantic Tuesday and visited Miss Jane Simonds. a patient at st.
 Jesephs' hospital. She is gaining in
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Was a Native of Norwich.
Especial to The Bullatin.)

TSptCidI IU I 1It BuIIat1n.)
 Frank w. Dyer of No. 6 Layfid place died on Thursday in Worcester city hospital of pneumonia, aged 34 years. He was a native of Norwich and lived in that city many years. His wife and two brothers survive.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
comino to Norwich Mestino.

President Ernest k. Rogers of the New London Business Mems associa- tion, with a party from his associa- tion is coming to attend a meeting of the Norwich Business Mems asso- ciation to be held in Buckingham Me nlorial tonight. The meeting promises to be an interesting one, having for it's topic the building of the o-called Versailles cutoff to connect two lines of the New Haven road, especially shortening the freightage distance from this part of the state towards Hartford and Springfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

The painters are well advanced on the painting of the rooms of the Pinochle club on Front street and as soon possible the paperers will start work
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

The St ceeeiia society of St MaFy's parish are making plans for their an nua1 May pole dance to be held about the latter part of next n7entt. A num- Der of new features in decorations and costumes will be introduced and the dance promises te eclipse all previous ones
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
ODD FELLOWS ANNIVERSARY.
Home Day Exercises to Be Held al
 Fairview

The ninety fourth anniversary of the founding of the American Odd Fellowship will be observed at Fair view I. o. o. F. home, Groton, on Sat urday. Visiting delegations from lodges of the state will attend and the annual presentation of gifts to the home will be made. President Selah c. BIakeman will preside. The pro- gramme of exercises will be as fol- lows:
 Opening Ode of the Order Assembly Invocation Rev. Charles s. Smith
 Grand Chaplain Proclamation of the Day
 William S. Hutch
 Grand Secretary Presentation of Donations
 Frederic C. Burrows
 Grand Master Acceptance of the Same
 Wallace H. Johnson
 Secretary of Home Responsive Service
 Grand Chaplain and Assembly Presentation of Picture by PeQuot
 Lodge.
 Acceptance by President of the Home
 Selah G. Blakeman Remarks by Grand Officers and Vis- Singing, America Assembly Benediction By the Grand Chaplain At months mind requiem high mass for Miss Abbie Driscon, cele-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Notes.

Samuel Scott of Providence street has entered the employ of the Con- neeticut company, as motorman.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

F. E. Anderson of North Main street was among the visitors at the New London Hartford game in New Lenden Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

Coal is now at s7 a ton here, and in New Haven it is s65o a ton. AS the dealers say that it is at it's low price people are putting in their winter sup ply.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

James B. Taylor of Hickory street has accepted work iR Manchester Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Notes.

The Girls Friendly society of St. Andrews church met for their regu- lar business session Thursday even- ing, Reports were heard and accept
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
TAFTVfLL.E
Knights Had Big Time at Banque ct
 and Social.

The banquet held by the Wednesday Knights in the club room Wednesday y evening was a very pleasant affair and will be remembered for some time to come by all who participated. The Knights and invited guests assembled about 73o o'clock in the club room which was gayly decorated with ban ners and bunting. The following nice ly arranged programme was then car ried out: Overture, The Cabaret Rag, D. Davis; song, Till the Sands of the Dessert Grow Cold, the Wednesday Knights quartette. Robert BrierIy, W Aberg, A. Schofield and H. Pingree; encore, In My Harem; speech by Pres i6ent Walker; solo, When the Mid night Choo Choo Leaves for AIabam', R Brierly; solo, The Ragtime Melo- dies, E. Davis; solo, Dry Your Eyes, W. Aberg. The call for supper came at 8.15 o'clock and all enjoyed the fol- lowing excellent menu prepared by Chef Arthur Blais:
 Chicken a Ia Wednesday Knights
 Cranberry Sauce and Dressing Crimped Potatoes Mashed Turnips
 Assorted Cake
 Lemon Pie Hot Females
 Den1r1i TaSSa
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

Among new things in town are seed less oranges from Palestine, very sweet and of 8. peculiar flavor.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Weath

IHt W.IIIII IhUTSQay brought out the barefoot boy and sev- eral boys went in for a swim about noon although the water was quite cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

William M Burdiek of Huntington avenue has returned after ten days stay in New London. where he was on a contract fer local firm.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

David Ge1db1att of Central of Gen. traI avenue is installing a ? h. D. mo- tor iH his shop and within the next few days he will receive a large power finishing machine which will greatly add t6 the capacity of his business.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
PerS0 "a Is,

Henry Terrence was in Hartford Wednesday and Thursday.
 Miss Mary Stephenson has return cd after visiting friends in Jewett CitV
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
filI Return from Florida,

strength and will soon be at her home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

Many of the cottages at Lords Point are to be opened the first of May and a few of the more enthusiastic sum- mer residents have already arrived
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Ut1s B1llletim~
Nerwieh, Friday, ARril 2s, 1913.

The Bulletin should be delivered everywhere tn the city before s a. m. Subscribers who fal to receive 1t by that time will oonxei favor by re- porting the fact Co The Bulletin Co.
 THE WEATHER.
 Today's Weather Forecast. / For New England; Fair Friday and probably Saturdsy, Hghl to moderate south and southwest winds. Predictions rom the New II ork Her aid: On Friday il will be overcast to partly cloudy, preceded by rains, with fresh southwest to westerly winds and stationary temperature.
 The outlook for Saturday is fair and ,ncch colder.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from SeYin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday.
 Ther. Bar. a m. 30 30.20 11 ILL S0co highest A. lowest 52-
 Comparisons Predictions for Thursday: Cloudy. Thursdays weather: Fair, warm, southwesterly winds shifting to east eriy.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Dl D.

DIED. sLYNE-In- Westerly, R. L. Tuesday, April 22 1913, David J. Slyne, aged 7G years, 1 day. Funeral from his late residence, Chester avenue, Westerly. trlday aI- ternoon It 2.30. Interment in River bend cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
.Mersick" Underground
 Gasoline St0raae Tanks

Your method of storing gasoline must meet with the approval of the Fire Underwriters. With a .'MERSICK" UNDERGROUND GASOLINE TANK the gasoline IS kept at a safe distance from buildings. so there is no danger from fire. and you have a supply of snappy, sizzling gasoline always at hand Outfit complete with the ex- ception of run pipe, which varies according to location.
 THE c. s. MERSIck & CO, 274-292 State St., 11-27 Crown St..
 New Haven. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
City of Norwich Gas & Electric Department

JOHN McWILLIAMS, EDWIN A. TRACY. ARTHUR E. STORY.
 Board of Gas &
 Ele trical Commissioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

Will Return from Florida.
 MT. and Mrs. William H. Geer of Washington street. who have been passing the winter months with their son, Howard Geer, of Gainesville, Fla, leave there Monday next to return north.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25
Sum. Moon and Tides.
GREElxEN1s-i-E. NEWS

Six hours after high water 1t is low tide. which IS feitsW ed by flood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

Mrs E. R. Kinney and Miss Ruth Lucas of Town street have been visit ing Mrs. E. Lucas and Willard A. Lu- cas of Poquetanuck.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-25

At months mind requiem high mass for Miss Abbie DriscoIl, cele- brated by Rev. J. H. Frederick Thurs day in St. Patrick's church, a large number of relatives and friends was in attendance.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1913-05-09
ORIGIN OF "DrXIE"

Some timer aoo innuir,y avos m,1, no
"ep 10y" va" "'e %
TO the origin OF Dixie III was oflginai-
ly named "DiXie's Land" but now it
is seldom called anything else than
"Dixie.n 1t was written in 1864 as
"a ''Walk Around' or g Hooray'' song
of the plantation type for Bryant s min,
strels, then located at 40 Broadway,
and of which company Emmett was a
member. According to DIR. G. A. Kane,
in the New York World, 1893, the cir.
cumstauces under which "Dixiev be-
came the war song of the Confederaey
are substantially as follows: ~,
''Thc crowDiug popularity of this we'll
known. ditty was secured in New Or.
leans in spring of 1861, when Mrs. John
Wood played an engagement lat the
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