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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
HAMPTON

William H. Ford, who was recently married. brought his bride here for & short visit with his father
 Mrs. Wallace ,Tewett who has been @aending several weeks with her moth CT in Providence. returned to her home here Thursdal
 Miss Annah B3lruham is ou fhe sick list
 D@ Marsh has an automobiIe
 l. Is stated that Lester Earnh-m has q new touring ear.
 Mrs Reaben Pearie spent Wednes- day with her sister Mrs. Weyland Chapman in Scotland.
 Mrs. c. M. Smith and Miss Alice smith spent the week end at their cottage, Bayberry Lodge.
 Mrs. C. R. Hansel of Hartford is spending a few days at her summer home here
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
WINDHAM
Progressive C. E. SociaI-Frost Re-
 ported Thursday Morning.


 Mrs. Ida Plumb who was the guest Of her son, Rev. NJ. R. Plumb, over Sunday, returned to her home in Bridgeport Tuesday
 J, Alden Weir and family of New ork are at their summer home here
 Mrs. \ da LaITabee was the guest of her uncle, Moves Allyn. of Gales Ferry Sunday.
 Progressive Social.
 progressive social was held by the C. E. society Friday evening, start Ing at the church and visiting the homes Of several members and then returning to the church
 Mr. and Mrs Weldon were received into membership of the~Congregafiona church last Sunday by letter from the congregational church in Scotland.
 Miss Gertrude Arnold went to Hart ford Tuesday the guest of Mrs George Little returning Wednesday in com pany with Miss Mary Little who has been in Brooklyn, N. Y.. and Hartford since December
 Return from Florida.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. C. Hatch, Miss Clara Johnson, Miss Josephine Bling ham and l.. ]. Hammond arrived home from Florida Monday evening
 Frost Thursday Morning.
 A slight frost was reported Thurs day morning.
 Mrs. Herbert Robinson returned to her home in Riverhead. I. l., Friday. Misses Harriet and Julia Guild a ere in Putnam over Sunauy
 Horace <. Eaton has II cousin from eimont keeping house for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
F MTS0R

Alr. and Mrs Edward Fitzgerald of Brooklyn visited their son J. J. FItz- gerald on Friday
 Mrs. J. J Cady is entertaining her sister for few days
 Miss Sadie Fitzgerald left on Thurs day for several weeks visit with re- latiyes in New Jersey
 I. w, Hammond was in South Windham and Willimantic on bus mess Tuesday
 Mrs. J. J. Fitzgerald and children Anna and Francis and Mrs Edward Berggren were in Putnam Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
POMF FEEI CENTER

The selseis are greatly redHcrd in Rumoer- on account of Haes sies.
 F. f Brown spent tfls week cad al Worcester
 Ms. COUrtland HeppiR visited her estate here recently and inspected the many improvements developed by the uperintendept, ReBert Rust.
 F.. E. Brown as state grange deputy inspected SeneXet grange Wednesday evening. which preseated good ap- pearanco- Y was Neighhers' night and inc program was furnished by Noodstoci< and Putnam granges
 Warren aVeriIi is gaining slowly.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
COVENTRY
Ready Helpers Meet--Mothers' Day to
 Be Observed.

George Perkins has arrived here from Danbury. He has given up his work in that town to take up the run ming of his farm here
 The Ready Helpers met Thursday evening with Miss Ruth Lathrop.
 Miss Della Thompson has returned to South Coventry for the summer.
 Mrs. H. C. Lathrop and children, Charlotte and Keeney, of Windham, are week end guests of Mrs. w. c. Ha.- ven.
 Miss Ada NJ. Storrs is at Spring Hill for a short stay
 Mothers Sunday will be observed May 11th at the Second Congregations al church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
WESTMENS
Rev. Andrew J. Hetrick Conducts Communion SerVice-FupiIs' CaIen- car of Wild Flowers.

Aaron A. Morse, formerly of this town now residing near Boston and Mrs. R. ". Kingsley of New London have been guests of MT. and Mrs Columbus Smith and attended church here Sunday.
 Miss Lulu Robbins spent Saturday and Sunday in MoOsup,
 Miss Martha Lfnnell of Andover is at the hoIue of Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Smith for a few weeks
 Miss Frances Wedge went to Plain field Tuesday for an indefinite stay.
 Louis Degrenier and Messrs. Came ron and Burdick of Norwich were cal Iers at Mrs. M. J. Rathbuns Sunday.
 Rev. Andrew ]. Hetrick Of Canter- bury occupied the pulpit Sunday and conducted the communion service.
 Collect Wild Flowers.
 The pupils of the school find much pleasure in cross -coutry walks these days, which they frequently take in their search to find wild flowers for the flower calendar kept by the teach CT, Miss Robbins.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
SOUTH KTLLINGLY

Frank Spaulding has returned to his work in Lynn, Mass, after a weeks visit with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Spauiding.
 Fred Maynard of Boston has return ed with his mother to their summer home here. Binghamton, N. Y, to care for her mother
 There was no school Friday because of the teachers convention in Put nanl
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

A1r. and Mrs c. W. Bowen were in town over Sunday.
 Miss Frances Eldredge has returned to Mystic.
 Putnam and Wolf Den grange fur- nished the program last Wednes- day night at Senexet.
 Senexet grange attended Neighbors' night at Dudley Friday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
EKONK
ps~. Mir. Reynolds Sets Out 1,7O0
 Strawberry Plants.

Mrs. William c. Stanton went to Westerly R. l., Wednesday and ex- poets to go to housekeeping soon at her old home, g Elnf street She has made many friends here and will be greatly missed.
 Ezra Gallup, P. Byron Gallup and Edwin Gallup attended an auction in Lebanon Wednesday.
 Mrs. Byron Gallup returned Tuesday from three days visit with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Charles Hopkins, in Plain field
 Miss Amy Gallup returned ho4ne Sat- urday.
 At Church Meeting.
 A. 4. stanton attended a church meeting in VoluntoWn Saturday.
 There was a jolly May basket party Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. George Tanner is visiting heiH father in Millville, Mass.
 George Paine has come te stay with his father
 Miss Maggie Bracket Is able te be out of doors again.
 Rev Mir Reynolds has set out 1,700 strawberry plants.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
SOUTH CANTERBURY

Aaron R. Morse, of Walpole, Mass, called on his cousin. Miss Victoria Morse. Sunday
 Miss c O. Whitford of Norwich was the guest Of her sisters at Whippoor- will farm over Sunday. Thursday
 George F. T.arkham and Mrs Clara V. Lar1ham called on Mrs. Carrie F. Clark WednASdaN
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
WESTFORD

Mfrs. H,tta N'ilbar spent isst week with friends in Staffard Springs.
 George Buck of Palmer spent Sun day at the Buck homestead,
 J. F. DaEftey, who is very feeble has goae te live with Mrs Gertrude Avery of Mansfield Center
 Miss Mary Platt has returned home, after a brief visit in Norwich
 H. C. BaFleW was in WilliAantic on business the first of the week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10

the Baptist church at Mansfield Depot Tea and coffee will be served by the ladies. each person bringing his or her own lunch.
 Mrs. Bonney was called away re- gently by the Illness of her mother. Mrs. R. w. Haven of Ripley Hill care% for the little ones during her absence,
 Pennsylvania Family Coming.
 Mr McFarlane of Pennsylvania, who purchased the Marceau place, is ex- pected this week with his family to take possession of their new home,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
Pleasing Entertainment.
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Will E. Bacon. who was at Allen W; KenEoh,s during the late winter, died in Worcester Thursday morning.
 Mrs Allen ". Kenyon is confined to the house this week with neuralgia
 Mr Delaney is preparing to move out of town
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
RIPLEY HILL.
School Children Hear Address on Per-
 sonaI CIeanliness-New Bird Club.

The house of Perkins Topliff has been rented for the summer by Rem shaw of AfiddletoWn.
 Mrs. George Freeman gave 8 talk on Personal Cleanliness to the chil- dren of school No. last Friday.
 4. E. Peterson is planting a large piece of potatoes.
 Blue Martins Arrive.
 Tho blue martins which nest an- nually in boxes prepared by r. B. Ton Tiff have taken possession of their summer quarters.
 A number of school children as we'll as their friends have formed n Bird club to protset all song and inseattv- orou8 -btRdk
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10

Bridge was a week end visitor at Mo dena.
 been in town visiting her mother. be min town, visiting her mother
 Southern New England telephone men have been putting in new tele- phone poles and changing lines. pre- paratory to the construction of an overhead bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
CLARk's CORNERS

Supervisor ]. W. Dows was in town visiting school this week
 F. Fairbanks has been entertaining his mother and sisters the past week George H. Ilazier of Leonard
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
BROOKLYN
Funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Warner Entertainment by Blind Musicians.


 Entertainment by Blind Musicians. Mrs. James Lowry has been visiting her daughter Mrs Herbert Blethen. Miss Emma Sharpe spent a week at the home of her mother, Mrs. James Lowry.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Warner was held at her home ill Wfllimantic Monday May ,. Mrs. Warner was q former resident of Brooklyn. Miss Ethel Avery has returned from Madison and is at Mrs. Frank SpauI- ding's.
 Clifford Tay1of of Maiden, Mass, is making lengthy visit with his aunt Mrs Edwin Bennett,
 Miss Abbie WitteF, a teacher in Ekonk, was home for a few days re- gently.
 Mrs George Gilbert was in Wiln- mantle Monday to attend the funeral Of Mrs Mary F. Warner.
 Pleasing Entertainment. The entertainment given by two blind musicians. Harry |. Bill of Hartford end Harry Kenyon of Providence was well patreniged
 Mr, and Mrs. Lewis Palmer James Palmer and Mrs Travis are in tewn and attended the funeral 9f their aunt. Mrs. Lewis Searls
 Mrs. lberI Da.N is iu
 AiI. and Mrs Paul Spencer and child were at Miss Alice Ljtcndeld's recent
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10

Young spent over last Sunday with the formers grandmother, Mrs. Celia Lewis.
 o. w. Mowry is repairing the high way in OnecO village.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
ONECO

Tax Collector B. G. Douglass has collected out of $10,200 little over $9, FOG, the best record collector has ever made in the town of Sterling. About $100 will be n-coHectable from those who have left town and whose whereabouts are unknown. By the first of June the taxes will be near ly if not all in. Mir. Douglass is just the man to collect taxes.
 s. William Burdick was in Norwich Wednesday,
 C. D Whitford was in Providence "Wednesday
 Clark Congdon is in Hartford for the WecE
 William Sweet was in Coninnicut, R l. last Monday having his cottage at tended .o.
 Quarterly Conference.
 First quarterly conference was held Tuesday evening In the parsonage with 8 good number present to greet the new presiding elder, Rev MT. Scriv- ener
 Miss Ada Marriott received a May basket Tuesday evening.
 William Littlefield is confined to his bed since last Saturday.
 Claude Tiifinghast and Miss May
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10
Holland County MANSFIELD DEPOT
County Sunday School Convention to
 Meet with Baptist Church.

The Holland County Sunday School asSocia ton will meet May 22 with
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-10

Mr and Mrs. William Weeks and little son, of Chaplin, have been vis- itinE af Frank E. Cireene's this week. They have also been recent guests of other relatives.
 Mr Rarr ST, has moved his family into the Lafay cite irl
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-31
WE SHOULD HAVE
 MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP

The voice is Jacobs voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau" Bible.
 The question of accepting an ar bitrary advance by the Home Pow CT Co. of 50 per cent on the water rates that have heretofore been paid by the town of Skagway to the above company is one that has been under serious consideration by the members of the town council since the notification of the contemplat- ed action was given early in Nov ember last.
 In order for our readers to fully understand the preposterous and ex- tortionace demand that is being made when the population of the town is less than at any previous time in it's history, has fewer con sumers and in consequence uses a lesser amount of water, it will be necessary to review the history of the Skagway water supply in all it's notifications since the inception of service.
 In 1898 the Northwestern Light & Power Co. was incorporated and installed a water and electric light system in Skagway The company constructed 8 reservoir on the hill to the east of town and put in a gravity system for the generation of electricity, erected the necessary poles, stretched the wires and in stalled and put in operation an electric light plant; at the same time they laid mains and laterals and furnished the town with it's wa ter supply. The rates for light and water we're made by the company and its agent collected the amounts when they became due.
 The town council had a contract with the x. W. L.. 2 p. Co. to sup ply l9 hydrants for fire protection purposes at a flat rate of $500 per year. Upon the expiration of the contract with the town in 1904 the
 W. l.. & p. Co. raised the rate on fire hydrauts to $75 each per year, and notwithstanding the vigor- ous objections of the town council, refused 70 consider a lower price for the reason that they were aware that the town was practically with out funds and had, as they thought, no available source of supply un- less put to an almost prohibitive
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-31
EDITORIAL PAGE

expense to secure it.
 Although it had no money to speak of the town government, by the assistance of the W. P. X Y. R. and public spirited citizens, made arrangements to secure the necessary pipe and for the laying of a water system throughout the town connecting with the R. R. tank at the shops, and secured an agree ment from the ". p. & I. Route company to furnish power for pump ing the water for $1OO per month.
 At the same time a water right location was filed on a large liv- ing spring at the foot of 18th st., which had ample flow of water to supply the town for all purposes.
 The plans of the council went through without a hitch and it was not long before the town had complete water system of it's own at a cost of about S21,OOO, which included an extra pump at the rail road shops to be used in cases of emergency. For over five years the railroad company furnished the wa ter and the town collected the rates, which amounted to about $35OO per year, while the water pipes of the Y. W. L. & P. Co. at the present writing lie unused and rOtting in the ground.
 Things went along this way a highly satisfactory manner to all concerned in the new system until the N. W. L. & P. Co. was merged into the Home Power Co. At the expiration of the agreement between the town and the railroad company the Home Power company put in a bid to the town council to supply water for fire and domestic purpos- cs from it's reservoir, through the city pipe system, for the same price the railroad company was charging. They told the council that $1OO was all the service was worth and con siderateIy pointed out that by ac- ceptlng their offer the town would really be about $14 per month bet ter off, for the money it would be ceive in water rent from the rail road company, which, at that time was being furnished by the town free of charge.
 The Home Power company when awarded the contract for the furnishing of water entered into a five years agreement with the town of Skagway. The life of the agree ment expired about the 1st of last November, and immediately upon it's expiration, and without any previous
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-31

notification oI their intention, the Home Power Co. demanded and are now insisting upon a greatly increas- cd rate
 In view of the arbitrary demands that are being made by the Home Power Co.,, we believe it would be wise move on the part of the town government to take immediate steps for the construction of a tank at the municipal spring of sufficient capacity to supply the needs of the individual consumers and which would at the same time insure ade- quate fire protection to the town, and to purchase and install it's own power plant for pumping the water from the spring into the tank. We furthermore believe that the town should operate it's own electric light plant, and that when it puts in the machinery for a water supply, it should be of sufficient power to en- IbIe it to furnish lights without detrimentally affecting the water system.
 With the addition of a few thou sand dollars to the $7,OOO of idle money that is now lying in the town treasury the two systems could be put in operation and the $32OO year lor per cent on $4O,OOO) that is now being paid the Home Power Co. could be diverted to the use of the tax payers, where it rightfully belongs.
 The Daily Alaskan is firmly con- yiuced that the municipality of Skag way should own and control these public utilities and for that reason We shall use all honorable means 10 further any movement having that object in view, and in this at itude we feel assured We shall re- ceiye the hearty support and assist auce of majority of the tax pay CTS of tho town.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-31
HAPPY NEAR YEAR.

There will be no issue ot the Daily Alaskan tomorrow. We therefore, take the opportunity today of ex- tending thanks to our patrons for their liberal support in the past, and 10 wish one and all health, pros perity and happiness in the new wnnr
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-31

Olympia Beer on draughC at the Board of Trade This famous brew, both on draft and in bottles is kept constantly fresh. This is the Board of Trade Bar where the celebrated Rainier Beer s also kept in bot ties. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-31

Ua.D LA-NDRI-Tle Jando E.aH .-a -y OR Third street next -o Ga.'er North Hotel, does your -asl..- without shrinking the .Ir-Ea. Fawly work given care r.rr ..r..---rr tf
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-31
Arctic Brotherhood.-

3o-l ,utaut.y Lodge, No. 1890. LJ"-lL ORDER OF MOOSE. Fort Wm. u seward. Haiues, flask Le..ar Meetings every Thursday a.-a- .- -.@1 ?. m. All visiting bro -.er- cordially welcomed.
 Any ene desiring information a.eu. -.. Lodge will confer a favor ug addressing
 THE SECRETARY.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-12-31

DENIAL SUPPLIES .-. E- ....- r.aE. Seattle. Wash ur..,s .s .... or cable Will receive .-.-. a-..rau CataIogua nu re-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-08
FROM THE CONSULAR REPORTS.

British railways use motor ears in calling for and delivering freight and they also enGeavOr to increase their passenger traffic in parts of the country whick their rail lines dc not reach by means of road-naotor ser vice
 Steel beams are beginning to take the place of teak wood in India. There is no other wood that resLsts the white ants and rot as well as teak, and teak IS becoming scarce and ex- penSiVe.
 PrHssiaa Fc1iee are empowered ts prohibit tBs Gefaeefnent of landscapes by the erection of billB0ards and other signs and pictures.
 German China, FsiHgtaH, reports & prosperous year.
 Immense steam sR0Eeis made iR Chicago have been ordered for new haFboF work iR Halifax, Nova Scotia,
 Nuremberg, Germany, is ta spend $762,000 next year fer street car lines and extensions
 Electric tube railways are being urged for Glasgow, Scotland
 Commercial travellers must expect te spend about $10 a day iR India Each maR must carry much luggage including his own bedding for use on the trains soap, towels and the like. possibly also his oMn food and supply of water.
 Monographs are beepnaias very pop lIlar ip Mexico. records in Spanish ha&- ing the greatest maT31ef,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-08

that with the modern or latest type or cars much can be done to prove that the street, railway companies can and will provide accommodations for prlVate or public parties that are de- slreus of taking Rng pleasure trips in car fully equipped for comfort of its patrons
 As a step toward proving that such trips can be undertaken. it has been planned to specially equip some of the modern electric cars with most of the eonVeniences and comforts of the modern Pullmans, and with a conduc- tor who is familiar with the country tfaVerSed, and who can not only point out the interesting sights but look af- ter the personal comfort of each pas- senger.
 This being accomplished, 1t is then planned to establish a regular schedule Tor such cars. giving the patrons an opportunity to see the sights and at night rest in comfortable hotel con- tlnuing the journey the next day, the same as would be done in an automo- bile, except for the expense.
 Test of the Plan.
 In order that a test to such a propo- Sltion may be properly made the street railway men have decided to try it themselves and this trolley tour is the result. They have already been over the route and inspected the
 
 now putting the necessary equipment into their cars. They have even gone so far as to provide for checking their baggage right through to Atlantic City, as would be done on the steam railroads.
 Each detail is being carefully worked out, even to the extent of having all the food prepared on electric ranges.
 While the trip Is primarily for the purpose of giving the officers and em- plOyes of the companies a chance to ascertain every requirement. it is also intended, so far as the limited capacity of the cars will permit, to allow stock holders of the roads and friends, as we'll as others interested. to partici- pate in the tour, and as it affords an unusual opportunity not only to take a pleasant trip but to visit New York and Atlantic City under the most fa- Vorable auspices, 1t is probable that the railway men will not lack friends to accompany them.
 The tour will be carried out under the auspices of the New England Street Railway club one of the lead- ing railway organizations of the coun- try, Of which Herbert A. Faulkner, a pioneer in trolley transportation and formerly general passenger agent of the Bay State Street Railway com pany, is secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-08
STRIKE COMMITTEE AND
 TICKETS APPOINTED
ployers Decline to Receive Commit tees.

Arrangements for a regular strike have been made by the newly formed local of the United Garment and Cloak Makers through the appointment of strike committee and the appoint men tof pickets, according to what members of the union said on Tues day evening. They propose 10 carry out the strike against the local shops of overalls and pant makers.
 Organizer A. Marotta and J. Chykin of New York, who were here and as- sisted In the organization of the local union, left for New York on Tuesday morning after meetings of the local had been held on both Monday and Tuesday, when the situation here was considered. It is expected that another man from New York may come here to aid in the conduct of the strike, the members of the local said.
 A series of demands was prepared at the meeting of the local union last Sunday evening to be presented to the bosses, but representatives of the man. ufacturers said on Tuesday evening that they knew nothing of the demands except what they bod seen published in the papers. as they had refused to treat with representatives of the neW~ ly formed union. and they should con- tinue to maintain that attitude.
 At the shop of the Norwich Overalls & Shirt company in the elevator build ing, it was stated that about a dozen people were working on Tuesday and the places of the strikers were grad ually being filled. A telephone re- quest to the company for a meeting with a committee from the union had met with a response that the company did not know who they were and de- clined to meet them.
 At the Blue Star Overalls company 1t was stated that a committee from the union made a call but were promptly told to leave the premises.
 Representatives of the employers said that the places of the strikers would be filled as fast as possible and they would exercise some choice about what ones of the strikers they took back, if any applied for their old jobs. They expressed no fear of being able to fill up their factories with help and indicated that they had no intention of treating with representatives of the new organization among the employees.