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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
FUN
Mrs. Octavia Dyer.

The funeral services of Mrs. Oetavie Dyer were held from the Baptist member, at 2 o'clock Saturday after noon. The sermon was by the Rev. J. ". Payne, 8 former pastor of the church. He spoke of his former pleas ant acquaintance with the deceased and her husband, the late Armenas Dyer. He took occasion to cite the blessings attendant Apon a long and well spent life. bringing to notice the satisfaction that comes in ife's de- cline in the possession of well defined hope in things eternal. A uuartette, Mrs. George Sparks, Miss Alice A. Brown, B. R. Gardner and E. H. His cox, sang Jesus. Lover of My Soul and Abide With Me. There were many beautiful flowers from friends and rel atives. The bearers were Delaware Howard, Fred Briggs. Harry Foster and James Geer.
 When returning from the cemetery rowly escaped being serious a2ci- dent. Just after crossing the railroad the head team stopped suddenly. with the result that the team close in the rear ran into the head one and locked wheels. One wheel collapsed. throw ing the four occupants out The horse on the other team. frightened at the crash shied sharply into the gutter. the carriage striking the curb with sufficient force to break both wheels. and these four people and a small child were thrown to the ground, the child falling between the broken wheels. The child would have been run over and probably tmpaled by one Of the broken spokes but for the prompt action of B. R Gardner. who saw the accident. took in the situation at once and caught the horses bride just In time to hold him. Mrs. Rachel Tossit received a sprained wrist and MT. Gardner was hit in the leg by one of the horses hoofs. All the other eight persons were more or less shak- en up.
 Not So Dead as Reported.
 The report was current Saturday in Plainfield and GriswoId that pr. J. B. Sweet was dead Mrs. Sweet received a dozen or more telephone calls to as certain the truth, The doctor is on deck and very much alive.
 The beautiful daffedil- at the Bap- tist church Sunday were from Miss Martha Church
 Charles E. spioer injured.
 Charles Il. Spicer. plumber for J II. Tracy, cut of the end of the third finger ef his left hand last Friday. He was using d pair of heavy steel snips used for cutting zine and tin. His hand was toe far under the metal and the heavy six inch jaws caught his finger.
 Borough Briefs.
 Mir. and Mrs stephen r. Green are
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
Telephone Alarm Recommended.

Recent experiences in Danielson rel ative to the pulling in of box alarms for chimney fires, or intent to do SO, has led to the suggestion from the de- partment workers that in many cases telepone call to the chief is 8 better way to give notification for this kind of fire. As a general rule, the te1e- phone alarm is equally effective as 8 box alarm. though there may be ex- captions, and the borough Is saved considerable money by not having all of the companies respond when only a few men are needed.
 Extraordinary motion picture attrac- tion at the Orpheum theater this (Mon- day) night. Ambrosio's masterpiece, Satan or the Drama of Humanity, four acts The greatest picture ever pro- duced; the most famous feature ever sent across the Atlantic Played by the most noted European artists These pictures cost s2eo,0o0 and required four months of work. Truly wonderful!- adv.
 Runored Drowning.
 There was a report here Sunday morning to the effect that a man had lost his life by drowning in Alexander's s lake but an investigation of the ru- nor did not develop any foundation for it. It is believed that the finding of a mems hat near a curve on the north shore, and the fact that the man is missing temporarily, at least, gave rise te the story,
 EdTl w 0oO 6l bf0Wd uf1tvSt51Ly spent Sunday with his parents MT. and Mrs. A. F. Wood:
 Mrs A. V: weedwerth spent Sunday with relatives in Taftvilie.
 Mill property for sale hPewn as Sheldon Tafll at Kennedy City, Central Village. Valuable water privilese. Ii. J. Cutler. Central Village, CoHn-adv.
 Will eatsh for Hstrsit
 Joseph Rsaasau. formerly of Banisi- son is 10 be 0ne of the catchers for the Detrsit team Sf the American league this year. Ro1dsau first came into proniuencs as member of the Worcester team of the New England league, afterwards going with the -Bos- ton Americans. His hrst lessons -~in baseball were taken the back lots in the vicinity of Banieson. He is noW receiving S2.5ee year for what he learned about the game here and some few things about playing that have since come to his ken. His fathek,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
VIOLATED LIQUOR LAWS.
George Farley Pays Fines and Costs of
 G208 on Two Counts.

Before Judge L. H. Fuller of the city court George Farley on Saturday pleaded guilty on two counts to having violated the liquor laws: the offenses Nov Is of 1919, and at a drug store in the north end of the city. The viola tions consisted of handling liquor con trary to the statutes The fines i'm posed by the court was $100 on each count making a total of $2o8.09. Thess cases were the subject of a court of inquiry a few weeks ago.
 Other Complaints of Music Roll Thief.
 Stories have been circulating here for the past few days to the effect few days ago for having passed 9 check with a forged signature, gave other checks than the one received by Mira J. Bennor, but there is no evil dence to prove this to be true.
 interest in Missionary Institute.
 The missionary institute here today Is to be a. great opportunity for those who are interested in missionary en- terprise. There will be a large rep resentation of churches outside the limits of the parish since special invi- tations have been sent to a large num- Der of different churches in the dis trict.
 Not Under the Ban.
 The Manufacturing Lumbermen's S association, with which a number of Jumper manufacturers III t6lS anu SUI rounding towns are identified, is one of the organizations not affected by the governm ent's injunction against lumber dealers associations. This was made clear Saturday by C. E. Child If this city one of the manufacturers, who knew of the tendency to confuse the manufacturers with the dealers.
 Planning Stamford Trip.
 At 8 recent whist given by the l. O. O. F. the honors were won by Miss Florence Tourtelotte and Asa Cheney Arrangements are going forward for the visitation that the lodge is going tc make to Stamford.
 At Danieson Funeral.
 Bierre Jette and other relatives and friends from this city were at Daniel son Saturday morning to attend flu neral services for Mrs. Alfred Roberts at St. James church.
 Married in Putnam.
 Announcement has been made at Webster of the marriage of Henry F1ecker of Lake street, Webster, and Miss Irna c. Johnson of Worcester The marriage was performed in Put ram by Rev. F, D. Sargent. Mi. Flecker for several years has been q pilot on Webster lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
OBITUARY.
William c, Reach.

William Charles Reach, 77. died at the home of MT. and Mrs Edmund Dean. Cottage street, Saturday even ing. MT. Reach had been in falling health since the first of the year, and for the past two weeks has been in a serious condition. MT Reach was a native of the town of Brooklyn but for many years had been a resident of Danielson, being employed during his active years painter. Mrs. Reach died several years ago. He is surviv- ed by the children, Mrs. Edmund Dean of DanieIson and Edwin S. Reach Of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
Night School to Close "Wednesday
 Evenind,

The Natchaug night school closes it's session Wednesday night. Special ex- ercises are being arranged by Princi- pal Harroun to make the occasion in teresting. Good progress has been made by the scholars. The school has been of inestimab ble value to many foreigners who have lately come to this city and have been taught to spell, read and speak the English lan- guage.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
Close Successful Weeks Stand.

The Winifred St. Claire Stock com pany finished their weeks engagement at the Loomer opera house Saturday evening. They presented the popular play Way Down South. The general verdict is that these players are the best stock company that has ever wis ited this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
OBITUARY.
Mrs. William Mason.

Chestnut Hill friends have received word of the death of Mrs. William Mason of Providence, R. l., after an illness of several days with pneumonia. Mir. and Mrs. Mason have spent sev- eral summers at Hillside farm. Mrs. Mason was Anna Ferris and she mar ried MT. Mason Nov. 4, 1862. They celebrated their golden wedding Nov. 4, 1912. MT. Mason is a brother of the late George K. Mason of this city, cousin of the late Dwight Mason of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
No Action Taken.

No action was taken by the select men at their meeting Saturday after noon relative to the appointment of personal tax collector. It is report ed that the board may decide to retain the present officer. R. O. Snow. su- perintendent of the capitol who has stated he could arrange to have the business of the office attended to un- der his supervision.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Mary Roberts.

Many relatives and friends gathered at St. James' church Saturday morning at g o'clock to attend the requiem high mass at the funeral services for Mrs. Mary Roberts of the West Side. Rev. Julian Ginet was celebrant of the mass. Burial was in St. James ceme- tery. The bearers were Joseph Ga mache, Agapat Gamache, Alfred LHomme Harrnidas LHomme, Joseph LHomme and Henry Bonneau, rela- lives of the deceased. Louis E. Ken nedy was the funeral director
 Among the out of town people here for the funeral were Mrs. Baptiste Be- noit and son, Napoleon, of Taftville, Marcel Jette of Wauregan, Pierre Jette of Putnam, and Harmidas L'Homrne, a brother of Mrs Roberts, Portland, Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10

on Main street. A pair of horses be- longing to William Spokesfield, of Scotland, was frightened by the pass ing of a motorcycle and whistling from a aSlocomotive.- The animals ran across the street, the wagon loaded with grain striking curbing, throwing some of the grain to the ground, and breaking the plate glass window and entrance at the store of James De Marchi & Son. The horses ran against a pole but were not iniured
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10

at home on North Main street after the winter spent in Hartford with their daughter. Mrs. Roger Montgom- cry.
 Mrs. E. M. Swift was in charge at Slater library Sunday.
 Mrs J. R. c. Brown is very i'll at Ter home on Mathewson street.
 Dorcas circle of the Kings Daugh- ters meets with Mrs. R. H. Lieberthal Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
First BoozeThen Bars.

In the police court Saturday morn ing Judge Arnold sentenced James Doyle to 30 days in jail for drunken ness. He was arrested on the com Plaint of his mother and sister and was fined for the same offense in Jan uary. William Noteworthy, who was arrested Friday for intoxication and had to be taken to the police station in a wagon, was fined $3 and costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
sohooIhouse Auotioned for s72

The seIectmen sold the Warner dis trict sehoolhouse. at auction, Saturday afternoon to George D. Wells, who owns the Wells farm at Brush Hill, South Windham. MT. Wells bidding SIP for the building
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
Grex Clubs Social.

The Grex club of the First Congre- gational church gave a. social dance in Washburn hall Saturday evening. The committee in charge of the very, pleasant affair was Messrs. Sharpe. Wallen and Everest. The patronesses were Mrs. W. A. King, Mrs. J. L.. Harroun, Mrs. F. o. Sumner and Miss Carrie Colgrove. Refreshments were served during the intermission. Hickey's orchestra furnished music.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
EebruarX Mortality.

The mortality record for February in the town of Windham is as follows: Typhoid fever 2. bronchitis l, abscess 2, embolism 1, fracture of the skull l. inamition l, ataictasis l. dilation of tke stomach 1, prostatic hypertrophy 1, tuberculosis 3, pneumonia 5. old age j.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
Considering Call to St. PauPs Church.

Rev. c. [. Adams, of Pittsfield, Mass. who is supplying at St. PauPs Epis- copal church in this city, thanked the parishioners for the call they had ex-' tended to him to become rector of the parish, a the morning service, Sun day. He said he would give them & decision at early date.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
WILLMANTIC
What Is Going On Tonight.

City Council, Council Chamber. Special Town Meeting, Town Han. Special Meetings, Baptist Church. Masquerade Roller Skating Carnival, Valley Street Armpry. Nafchaug Lodge. No. 16. K. of P. at K. Of P. Hall.
 St. Johns Commandery. No. Il. K. T.. Masonic Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10

FSF6OnafS-
 Leo Gordon of Boston was in the city Saturday.
 Rev. J. H. Townsend of Hamden was in the city Saturday.
 Louis c. Zechiel Is visiting his mother in New York.
 Charles Cone spent Sunday at his home in Middle Haddam.
 Miss Hazel Swift, Spring street. is entertaining Miss Bertha Jones of Hartford.
 WilIimantic friends received a cali from F. A. Blakelin of Lawrence Mass, Sa turday.
 Miss Mabel Bartlett of HaverhiiI, Mass. is the guest of her brother. Rev. If. Nj Bartlett of Coventry. Arthur Small, Wine has been erapIoy - ed in auteme ebile ency al Hart ferd. is nev' with 2 Springfield Mass automobile agency
 Colchester friends entertained Js- sePh GarVey, Thomas P. Foley, Arthur ". Washburn and Jeremiah Hasgerty of this city Friday evening. : C. l.. Leonard attended the funeral 0f his sister. Mrs. Fred Hughes. at ,Hely oke. Mass. Friday. Mrs Hughes was q former resident Of WilIimantic Additional Wilinantic News on Page
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
To Innrove Mansfield cemeterv.

The Mansfield Center Cemetery as- sociation is planning to raise funds for improvements at the cemetery that shall include a new fountain.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
JEWETT CITY.

Borough Meeting to Decide Upon Hav- ing Two PatroImen and Paying $225 Per Nieht-Driving Accident on Re- turn from Funeral of Mrs. Octavia Dyer-Otto Anderson in Backus Hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
EIorenca Thirinn-

The funeral of Florence, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Thirion, was held at their home in Windham Center Saturday afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10

Psrtland.--F. R Stewart. a graduate of Bates college. Me, and who is now teaching in high school in the nefth engaged to teach at the local high 5, ,hool ,te succeed II. l.. F'enner Mir. Stewards home is in Lewiston, Mz. He will begin his duties at the begin ming of athe spring term, March 31st MT. E'enner will begin his new duties March 31st as teacher in the Worees- ter High school
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
1. Alt11tatt * On. FIFTH AVENUE BATH AND SETH SITS. NEW YORK
BATH AND 35TH SITS.
FIFTH AVENUE

EXTEND CORDIAL INVITATION PROSPECTIVE VISITORS TO NEW YORK TO CALL AND INSPECT THEIR ASSIGNMENTS OF SPRING AND SUMMER MERCHANDISE WONENS AFTERNOON AND EVENING
 DRESSES LINGERIE DRESSES AND
 TAILOR-MADE SUITS ARE SHOWN IN SELECT STYLES AND MATERIALS REP PRESENTING THE LATEST FASHIONS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER IN ORIGINAL MODELS FROM THE LEADING PARIS DESIGNERS SWELL AS IN CLEVER ADAPTATIONS EVOLVED B. ALTMAN & cos OWN woRKROoMs. ALSO BLoUsEs COATS WRAPS HATS AND PARASOLS. SPECIAL ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO THE COMPLETE OUTFrTTING OF MISSES. CHILDREN AND BOYS RIDING HABITS IN CORRECT STYLES
 OF KHAKI LINEN AND OTHER FABRICS DRESS SILKS WOODEN AND COTTON DRESS MATERIALS. TRIMMINGS. LAcEs. EMBRotDEREs. NECKWEAR GLOVES SHOES. HOSIERY. ETC.
 A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF MEMS FURNISHINGS
 MOTORING OUTFITS
 ORIENTAL AND DOMESTIC RUGS THE SPRING AND SUMMER CATALOGUE. No. IO7.
 MAILED UPON REQUEST
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
PUTNAM

Reception for Missionary Visitors at Hammond Home-Work for Trade School-$208 Penalty for Violating Liquor Laws-Refrgerator Thieves Active.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10

Middetown.-The Curran corpora % ton, owners of the Trout Brock Ice company, sent notice to their custom CTS that they would discontinue the delivery of ice on Saturday, March g.. The company will go out Of the Ice business for a time.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
NOANK
All Star Team Begins Practice-G. &
 & S. Cars Back on Schedule-Weary William Assemble at Tramps' Camp.

Though the Noank team was defeat ed at the game with the 133rd Co. of Fort Terry Friday evening, there is some balm in the Knowledge that the only time this season when the sol diers met defeat was at the hands of the Noank boys, several weeks ago.
 The All Star baseball team has be- gun practice for the coming season and will soon have a schedule of game arranged. Soaring park was the cen ter of a busy bunch, wild with en- thusiasm, Friday, and practice will be kent Ip steadily.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
Mrs. Mary A. Campbell

The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Camp bell was held at the home of Mrs. R. G. Watrous at Windham Center Sat urday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Townsend of Hamden officiating. Burial was in the Windham Center cemetery. in charge of Undertaken Jay Shepard
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
FUNlE RAJ.
Edward Kennedy.

The funeral of Edward Kennedy. who died in Norwich Wednesday, was held Saturday morning from the un- dertaking rooms of Killourey broth CTS followed by a requiem high mass at St. Joseph's church, Rev. T. r. Ban non officiating. Miss Flora Casey sang an Ave Maria and William A. Costello sang Beautiful Land on High. The bearers were John Brennan and Thom- as Mitchell of Norwich, John Daley, Thomas Daley, M F. Sullivan and w. A. Costello of this city. Burial was in St JOSepf'S oernaferv
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10

Home from Western IrIpl Capt B. w. Latham has returned home from several weeks trip through the west. While there he visited his niece. Mrs. Ida Gordon, formerly of this village, who is prosperous Christian Science practitioner in Cal ifornia.
 Mrs. Emeline Caulkins is recover ing from illness at her home on Brook street.
 Miss May Sutherland has returned from a visit to friends in Stonington.
 Mrs. Albert Kilby of Boston is yis- iting relatives on Main street.
 Myles Standish of Norwich visited friends in the village Saturday
 Mrs. Joseph Drew of Westerly spent Saturday in the village
 Miss Phebe Wilcox has returned from a visit with relatives in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
>0ttolene makes delicious dOughnuts

CottoIene m akes delicious doughnuts-free from sogginess, grease and indigestion. The req son is that Cottolene contains vegetable oil-not animal fats heats to a much higher degree than butter or lard, fries so quickly that it forms a crisp, dry crust over the dough and prevents the absorbing of the fat.
 CottoIene is decidedly better than butter or lard for all short ening and frying. Itis healthier, 1t is quicker, it is more economical
 Cottolene costs no more than lard; you use but two-thirds of Q pound of COtfo-
 lene to do the work of a full N
 pound of butter aS SA or lard.
 Cottolene is never eMlllL1 'sl sold in bulk ale EgBpISsN ways in air tight lS17 tin pails, which pro is : r tect it from dire, dust and odors. It ssgsl sEQlIsl 2 s is always uniform -ST711TTug and dependable.
 THE N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY N
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
G. 6 S. Schedule Resumed.

Repairs have been completed on the line of the Groton and Stonington trolley and half hourly cars are now running.
 Mrs. Alice GiIdersleeve entertained the Social Whist club Saturday eve ming and at the close of play served refreshments.
 meeting of the F'ishermens Pro tective association is to be held this evening.
 Mrs John Jenssen is visiting rela- tives in Massachusetts.
 Mrs Edward Fitzpatrick of Mystic has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. John Fitzpatrick.
 William Crossman of the tug Cheek towqua. is visiting friends in the vil- lage
 Miss Fife Lamb was a caller on rel atiVes in Groton Saturday
 Mrs Daisy Greenwood has returned to her home in Nova Scotia after Vis- iting her mother, Mrs. Jane Daboll of Pearl street.
 Douglas GilIis whose eye was badly injured by a sharp stick in the hands of a playmate is improving. The es cape from being blinded was very mar row.
 Mrs. Charlotte Rathbun of Front street Is dangerously ill.
 Season Opens at Tramp Camp.
 The tramp camp at Faleys woods, which has not been occupied much this winter, has a large number of sons of rest there at present. This camp is ideally situated for the use to which it Is put, and the surrounding country provides readily needful refreshment.
 large number of Liberty council members are planning to attend the meeting of Betsy Ross council of Mys tic this evening.
 Mrs William Holiday is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Macdonald Of Prospect hill.
 Mrs. Arthur Rafuse and sister, Mrs. Henry Specht, have returned from q short visit in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
Russian Topics Discussed.

At the meeting of the Reading club at the home of Mrs. A. F.. Fitch ot Spicer avenue, the discussion of affairs in Russia was very interesting. At the close of the afternoon lesson the hos tess served refreshments.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
Various Interests.

The Windham National bank is sup plying a popular local demand for the new five-cent pieces.
 w. A. Costello has asked Judge Shea of the probate court for letters of ad- ministration on the estate of the late Alice Hussey.
 The Y NJ. C. A. membership is now about 325. A new membership ther- mometer that will show the daily ac- sessions will soon tell the story of the associations growth.
 conference of the state prohibi- tionists is to be held in this city to- da The speakers include Quincy Lee Morrow, Brookings, s. D.; Rev. Duane N. Griffin of Hartford and F. L. c. Hohentha1 of Manchester.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Wyatt, IS Chestnut street, entertained the Jolly Sixteen Whist club Friday evening. M enn bers rendered instruments music and a buffet luncheon was served by the hostess during the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10

Miss Margaret Joyce of Groton hal been visiting at Soundview cottage.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10
Scotland steeds Run.

About the same time another run away occurred at H. A. Bugbee's store
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EXTEND CORDIAL INVITATION TO PROSPECTIVE VISITORS TO NEW YORK TO CALL INSPECT THEIR ASSIGNMENTS OF SPRING AND SUMMER MERCHANDISE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-10

pound of COtfo- lene to do the work of a full pound of butter or lard.
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Mir. and Mrs stephen P. Green arc
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-25
AUTO PATHF INDER
ENTHUSES TEXANS
Farmers Plan Road Improvements
in Anticipation of Transconti-
mental Highway Building.

Texas good roads boosters are raj
lying to the standard of the all
Southern transcontinental highway
raised by Hearsts Sunday American,
according TO late dispatches from F.
L. Ferguson, official pathfinder
anticipating the establishment OF
the highway along the line travelled
to-day" says Mr. Ferguson in dis
patch from Abilene, Texas, the far
mers of this section are preparing
for big improvements Of the roads
This has all the more significance
lust at this season of the year when
the farmers are working overtime in
an attempt to handle the cotton sit
uation.
More than this" adds the pathfln-
der, "automobilists all along the way
have perfected plans to 90 out with
the farmers and work the roads on
November and 6. following spe-
ciaI call Of Governor Colquitt."
The Ferguson party was royalty
entertained by the Abilene Chamber
OF Commerce and the Young Mems
Booster Club. Receptions were ten
dered the tourists also at Putnam.
Baird, Cisco and clyde, Texas.