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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
PUTNAM
Body of Gustav Jaeeb uncIained- ProvidencS Widow, Son and Daush- ter Come to Putnam to Wed-Ad- dress on Mormonisn-Week's Mis- sion Opened at St. Mary's.


 Henry L. Benoit was at Waterbury Saturday to attend convention of let ter carriers.
 Frank Gauthier of Arctic. R. T., for merly of Putnam. was a. visitor with friends in town over Sunday.
 Attorney Ernest Morse of New York was In town with relatives over Sun day.
 j. T. Mcclellan has been spending 8 few days in Boston the past week.
 Junior From. March 28.
 The junior prom. of Putnam High school is scheduled to be held March 2s
 Jacobs Body Unclaimed.
 The body of Gustav Jacob, killed by a train Thursday, was unclaimed at the undertaking rooms in Grosvenor dale Saturday. Jacobs relatives are supposed to be in Philadelphia.
 MT. and Mrs. Leo Pechie Of Worces- ter were visitors with relatives here over Sunday.
 Edward Morrill, of Worcester, former ly of Putnam, visited friends in town Saturday.
 Wedding at ChiIdren's Home. There is to be wedding at the chil- dren's home next Thursday, when the daughter of Superintendent and Mrs Joe Thatcher is to become the bride of a, Webster man.
 William Welch was in Providence
 
 home of relatives there for several weeks. and is not fully recovered
 Colonial Supper.
 The Kings Daughters of Thompson gave a colonial supper at the inn at that place Saturday in observance of Washington's birthday.
 Smallpox Suspected.
 Dr. Onler Larue has been at Gros- venordale. called in consultation to see patients that are believed to be suffer ing with smallpox.
 Employees of the postof11ce here were Clark, Walnut street. Friday evening.
 Will Revise Estimates.
 The estimates of expenses for the nounced after the special meeting of the common council last week are to be revised in some respects.
 After being closed since about the first of the month, the rivers here abouts began to be relieved of their coverings of ice during the rain and fog of Saturday-but no one cares now Family Came to Putnam to Marry. Nancy D. Burgess, A, of Providence. and John T. Irving, 45, of Fall River. were married. The brides son and daughter have been to Putnam within a few months and married the persons of their choice. she said Saturday.
 Heaviest Sewer Assessments. Some of those who have heavy assessments for sewers are as follows: Nightingale mills. S2 76I37; Morse mills. 2,9e5.63: G. M. Morse estate, s1,- 17492; Putnam Manufacturing com panv, s1,014.05: estate of Thomas liar ris, s1,6SS.25; St. Mary's Catholic cor poration S645.30; John o. Fox & Co., $46448: Cora w. Bates. $514.32; estate of Julien Bellerose. s4o3.08; A. A. Houghton, $585.73; George A. Reach, s449.49; Nelson King, $700l26; Edward M Harris, $47G.54; estate of William R. Barber, $436.29.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
oUINEsAUe POMONA MEETING.
Held Saturday With Putnam Grange State Master Sherwood, Mrs. Strer- wood and Mrs. Bliss of Norwich In- stall Officers.

The first regular meeting of Quine- buag Pomona grange, No. 2, was held with Putnam grange Saturday. Gen. eral reports of the secretary and treas urer were received officers of the en-. suing year installed, and a fine pro gramms given during the lecturers hour.
 Fully 100 members were present, rep- resenting 14 subordinate granges with in its Jurisdiction. and there were nine visiting members.
 The grange was opened in due form by Worthy Master Austin E. Pearl, port of the secretary showed a mem bership of 493 and the report of the treasurer showed a balance on hand and invested of s252.44 and all bills paid.
 The following officers were installed: Master, George c. Phillips; overseer. Charles A. Wheeler: lecturer, Andrew J. Kennedy; steward, Edwin c. Wood; chaplain, Rev. Charles A. Downs; treasurer, Vine R. Franklin; secretary, Frank c. Lummis; gatekeeper, Samuel A. Carpenter. Pomona, Mrs. Maude k- Wheeler; Ceres, Mrs. Susie G. Will Hams; lady assistant steward, Mary J. Ross. Franklin H. Bennett. assistant steward, and Mrs. Carrie w. Gardiner, Flora, were unable to be present and were installed by proxy. The install lation was by J. Arthur Sherwood. Easton. master of the state grange, as-
 
 Maude Bliss, Norwich, lecturer of the New London County Pomona grange, and the ceremony was proclaimed one of the most dignified and impressive that the members of Quinebaug Po- mona have ever witnessed, new feat ures being added that were highly ap- preciated.
 A unanimous vote of thanks was rendered State Master Sherwood and his assistants for their several parts in the work, Past State Master Leonard H. Healey of North Woodstock paying them a high compliment, well deserved. Appreciation of having the state mas ter present was also expressed.
 One of the pleasing incidents of the meeting was the presentation by the ofXcers of Quinebaug Pomona grange for 1912 of a past masters badge and gavel, suitably inscribed, to the retir ing master, Austin E. Pearl, the pres entation being by Lecturer Charles A. Wheeler, who paid tribute to MT Pearls valuable services during the past two years. MT. Pearl responded, thanking his fellow members for their expressions of esteem and kindness.
 During the lecturers hour an address was made by Prof Frank B. Sanborn of Tufts college, his subject being up- on the construction of buildings and the protection of them relative to fire, by which there is an increasing loss every year. Professor Sanborn review ed suggestions made by insurance com panies for prevention of many fires. and these combined with his own ideas made a very interesting and valuable lecture. Other speakers were l.. H. Healey. R, H Chandler of Thompson and Everett E. Brown of Pomfret.
 Putnam grange furnished an appetiz- ing spread for those present. The next meeting of Qninebaug Pomona is to be with Little River grange, April 26.
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 Chorus, Faust. choir; song, A Birth day, Woodman. Miss Pearl Jackson; reading. Miss Lillian flick; ventrilo- qufst Thomas Bamford; song The White Squall, Thomas Marsden; May pole dance, by eight, girls: vocal duet, Oh That We Two Were Maying, Miss Jackson and MT Bailey; piano solo, Miss Gunhilde Swanson; song, In May time, Speaks, Miss Pearl Jackson; reading. Miss Lillian flick; song; buck and wing dance, Master Arthur Radcliffe.
 A large number of former residents was present from Plainfield and Will limantic. while Taftville and Norwich also were well represented.
 Orsanist at Occun.
 Miss Agnes Donahoe has been ap- pointed organist at St. Josephs church, Occum.
 Miss Annie Freeman of Whitman, Mass. is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Joseph H. Buteau
 Miss Alma Despathy was considered dangerously i'll Sunday.
 MT. Arpin of River street, who had
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Barn and Contents at sabin Place De-
 stroyed-Loss Over $f,5oo.

A barn on what is known as the Sabin place, close to the north shore of Alexander's lake. and reached by the road west from Attawaugan crossing, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground during the electrical storm Saturday evening. The farm is occu- pied by relatives of Edward Bowen, who died a few months ago as the result of an accident. They did not know that the barn was blazing until Warren A. Thatcher and others who had been at tracted by the fire arrived at the place. It was then too late to save the COW that lost it's life. A quantity of fodder, wagons etc, were destroyed. MT. Thatcher lost about S100 worth of farming tools that were stored in the barn, the value of which with it's con tents was about S1.500. The barn be- Ionged to the Alexander estate. Wheth- CT or not 1t was insured is Hot known.
 Charles Reach of Waterbury was a visitor in town over Sunday.
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Military Ball at storrs.

The annual military ball of theaCadef Battalion of the Connec tieuf A gricul- tural college at .Storrs was held at the college hall Friday evening. 7sHelmoldss s orchestra furnished the nlusic.s Lieut.. Walter Goodwin, U. s. A.. and Mrs Charles l.. Beach, wife of-the president of the college. led the grand march, participated in by about fifty couples. At.the interrnissio there was com petitive drill between 12 cadets rep resenting the different companies. Lieut. John Pease was in command and Lieut. Goodwin the judge. Corporal H. Jewett of Co A was the winner of the close contest. The patronesses were Mrs. Beach, Mrs. Lamson, Mrs Smith and Miss Berry. Captain and Mrs. E.. E. Carpenter. Lieut. and Mrs. l.. l.. Dondero and Lieut.. H. E. F Tiesing of Go. L. Wf1Iimantic, .attendedat mi1i- tary function.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
NOANK
Sinser-Bruee Engagement Announced Social Whist Club Has a Washing ton Evening.

MT. and Mrs. Joel Singer of Davis court announce the engagement of their oldest daughter, Miss Margaret Singer, to Richard Bruce of Lansing, Mich. MT. Bruce is a motorman on the Groton and Stonington street railway. The wedding will take place Tn the early spring.
 Washington Social.
 The social given by Miss Bessie Fow ler at her home on Pearl street Satur- day evening to the members of the SO cia1 Whist club was greatly enjoyed. were suitable to the day, as it was Washington affair
 Mrs. Thomas McWhinney of New London has been calling ot friends in the village. which was once her home Mrs. Nellie Ebbetts has returned to her home in the village after long stay with MT. and Mrs. Warner Eb- betts in Philadelphia.
 Benjamin Fish is i'll with measles at his home aon Prospect Hin MT and Mrs. Sevilian Searle have gone to his home to care for him.
 Mrs. Lillian Thompson of High street is gaining slowly in health. Her sister Mrs Ha1leck of Greenport, is with her
 Teacher III.
 Mrs Alice Chester is teaching in the sixth and seventh grades during the absence of Miss Cassie Hewitt who IS i'll with grip at her home in Mystic MT and Mrs. Howard DurIee oI Prospect Hill are entertaining their son, Fred Durfee of Hyde Park, Mass, who spent the holiday with them,
 Miss Lucia Chapman has returned to Boston after a long visit with rela- tives in the village.
 Mr and Mrs. John c. Mcdonald of Newport are guests of MT. and Mrs. M B. Mcdonald of Spring street.
 Miss Annie Goddard of Greenport IS the guest of relatives in the village
 Assisted in Mystic Programme.
 Miss Hope Burrows assisted in the programme at the entertainment Of the G. A R. held in Mystic Saturday after noon.
 Briefs and Personals.
 Myles Standsh of Norwich visited friends in the village yesterday.
 MT and Mrs. William Patterson have returned to StoEington. after visit to friends in the village.
 Mrs John Mosher of StonIngton has been visiting friends on Main street.
 MT. McNamara of Fall River has been at the J. Davis beat shop on the West Side.
 Mrs B. w. Latham of Pearl street is recovering from an attack or grip Miss Dora Paige. who has been v1s- ting in the village, has returned to Westerly.
 Harold Pecor has entirely recovered from the wounds received by the bite of a dog recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
Matters in Brief.

:. Charles B. Jordan, 94 North street, is in New York on "a. business trip
 pr. William K Faatz is visiting his mother at Scranton, Pa. for a few days.
 The Thimble club of the Baptist church meets Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Graves, Is Pearl street.
 There were $17.4O raised for orphan age home work of Rev. Mir Learn of Alaska tt his recent meeting at the Baptist church.
 Mayor and Mrs. D. P. Dunn attended the annual banquet of the Putnam Phalanx at Hartford Saturday evening His honor was one of the speakers.
 The Ben Hur basketball team, who played the Emeralds Friday night were held up in this city for 24 hours because of a. break in their automo bile.
 Rev. w. F. Beard. pastor of the Con gregationaI church is to address the Mems club of the Congregational church at. Farmington, Conn, this evening.
 Bates Craver of New York was the week end guest. of A1r. and Mrs Charles Thompson He came to at tend the Washington party given by the Mineffa club Saturday evening
 Mr. and Mrs. John c. Bill expect to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24

people of St. Mary's parish commenced Sunday, and is to continue through the present week. with services each morn ing and evening. This is the first mis- sion for the English speaking people that has been held here for several sionist order is here from Baltimore to conduct the mission, which was opened for the children at o'clock Sunday afternoon and for the adults at 3 o'clock. The services for the week pro- vide for an early morning mass at 5 o'clock, with instructions. and a mass at o'clock. also with instruction. The sermons are to be preached at the evening services each night at 7.30. The mission is to close next Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
Before Coventry Board of Relief.

The board of relief of Coventry-E. H. Woodworth, w. c. Lapimer and H. c. WalkerAmet Friday to hear taxpay- CTS who thought their assessments were too high, and there were three who asked tf5' have their lists reduced. The meeting was of special interest because the. board of relief considered the matter of taxing moters boats that have sheret ofore not been assessed There are a@dozen or more. ofSthis type Of boats at the lake that cost all the way from $200 to $1, ,000s sSand there is keen interest in the decision of the board concerning their taxation. The board will nneet et-again next Friday, and if they decide to put the motor boats in; the list, the owners will be notified to appear before them to be heard on the new departure.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24

Oct. 30. 1910, the K. K club of the First Congregational church, Mrs C.. Harry Branche and Mrs. D. E. Abel, counsellors, presented Rev. w. H. Beard, the pastor. a s10 gold piece, the nucleus of a parish house fund. At the morning service Sunday, Feb. 23, 1913, the; pastor made the inspiring now of Boston, widow of Goodrich Holland, owner of the Holland silk mills, in WiIIimantic. had added the house fund, with the provision that s9,000 more be raised for the comple- tion of a parish house for the First
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
FUN ERALS.
Charles C. Reed.

Funeral services for Nancy R. Rice, wife of Charles c. Reed, were held at Woods undertaking rooms Saturday morning at 11.15. after the arrival of the body here from Worcester Rev. W. D. Swaffield of the Baptist church was the officiating clergyman. Burial was in Westfield cemetery
 James G. Macpherson
 At Woods undertaking rooms Sun day afternoon at 2.30 o'clock funeral services were held for James G. Mac pherson. In addition to the relatives and friends there was a delegation from the Masonic organizations with which the deceased was affiliated. Burial was in Westfield cemetery. The bearers were Frank T. Preston Frank Winkleman Charles M. Adams. Harry E. Back, D. Fred Kenworthy, Dr. Mil ton S. Warren, all of Danielson repre- senting Columbian comnandery, No. 4, K T., of Norwich. The funeral services were in charge of Moriah lodge, No. Is, A. F. and A. M. Alvah J. Hall, W. M.
 William E. Brainard.
 At the Baptist church in East Xiii lingly Sunday morning at 10 o'clock funeral services were held for Will liam E. Brainard of that place, who died in the Day kimball hospital at Putnam. Rev. F. s. Leathers, the pas tor. officiated. The body was placed in the tomb at East Killingly, but will be later taken to Rhode Island for of Danie1son was the funeral director
 Wires Going Underground.
 This (Monday) morning the work of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24

leave Friday for Washington. D. c, lo visit Mir. Bills brother, Ward Bill who is slserieusly ill. If MT. Bills con ditlon permits. Mir. and Mrs John C. Bill will continue their trip to Florida.
 In the reference to the Washington Lincoln exercises at G. A. R. hall Sat urday evening. credit should have been given to Henry Flynn. Jr.. and F. L. Conner of St. Josepll's convent school for excellent contributions to the pro gramme.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Amhrose RuckIey.

Mrs. Ambrose Buckley. who recently died in Worcester, was formerly res ident of. the town of Thompson. Mrs. Buckley was ill only a few days, her death being due to pneumonia. Mrs. Buckley's death came as a great blow to her relatives and friends
 No Premium With Ticket.
 Someone with a sense of humor was responsible for disappointment caused a thirsty man. who, seeing a theater date line attached to a book beer sign in the city, bought ticket for the pie ture show, expecting to get d generous supply of the wet stuff with his "mov- ies'' But he had to buy his book at regular rates.
 Grangers Active.
 Senexet grange of Woodstock had a successful celebration of Washing ton s birthday, in spite of the bad weather, holding a poultry show and meeting at their rooms, Other Woodstock graneers were in Putnam to attend the meeting of Quinebaug Pomona
 MISSION AT ST. MARY'S. Rev. Father Justinian from Baltimore Holds Services for English Speaking Parishioners.
 A mission for the English speaking
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24

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 Get 20 cent bottle Of kneWiteas 5 Danderine from any drug store or toilet counter, and prove to yourself tonight-- now-that your hair is as pretty and soft as any-that 1t has been neglected ar injured by careless reatment-that's a1l-you surely can have l,esufifiIl hair and lots of il if you will just try 8 little Danderine
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Minerva Clubs Washington Party.

A notable social event among the younger society folk of this city was the Washington party given by the Minerva club at Washburn hall Satur- day evening. The patronesses were Mrs. Brick, Mrs. Hardnan, Mrs. liar rington, Mrs. Hastings, Mrs. 1arrabee, Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Stiles. Mrs. Thomp son and Mrs Wright The hostesses were Misses Marjorie Brick. Elizabeth Hardman, Helen Harrington Verna Hastings, Helen Larrabee, Marion Lin- coIn Annie Stiles, Hazel Turnbull, Clara Wood Bernice Williams, Lillian Lincoln, and Lillian Hubbard.
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OBITUARY.
Peter PIstt.

{. Peter Platt, prominent citizen of WarrenVille, who lives sinxthe town of Ashford and conducted lumber busi- ness, died Sunday afternoon. He was. a lifelong resident of Warrenville and was for many years one of the regis trars of voters of the town, and was the. librarian Of the Babcock library that adjoins his home. He was born in Webster, Mass, March fl, 1880, and was the son of Henry H. Platt and JeIninla Joslin: He leaves three chill dren, Mrs. H. G. Dawley of Norwich, Miss Mary Platt of Ashford and Frank PlaIt of North Windllam.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24

cutting over the telephone connections from the overhead wires to the under-i round cable recently installed through
 business section and in certain side
 sets in DanieIson will commence.
 work will be in charge of Charles
 Thayer, formerly wire chief of Put 4ana- The task is an arduous one and will require considerable time, but when it is completed Main street will be relieved of some of the network of wires that now disfgure it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
Lois of Beautiful, Glossy
 Hair---25 Cent Danderine' Hair Coming Out?f Dry Brittle Thin Your Scalp ltches and is Full of Dandruf-Use "Danderne''

Within ten minutes after an applf- alton of panderine yon cannot lind a single trace Of I1andrun or a loose or fs Illus hair and your scalp will not itch bur what will please you most Ni,l,>be after t few weeks use, when yutl will actually see new hair, fine and downy at ilrst-yes-but really new hair-growing all over the scalp.
 A~1ittle Danderine will immediately double the beauty of Nour hair- No difference how dull, faded, brittle and scraggy, just moisten cloth with I,anderirle and carefully draw it through your hair. taking eae small
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auspices of the First Spiritualist so- citey Sunday.
 The Loyal Temperance Legion met at the w c. T. U. rooms Sunday aft ernoon. Exercises teaching important temperance facts were the. interesting feature of the meeting. sRex Mir Peterson of Proctor, Vt, con dlcteds the services of the Swedish Lutheran church. on Oak street, Sun day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
BALTIC.
Tenth Annual English Tea Party, Benefit of M. E. Church, the Most Successful Ever Held by the so- ciety-Miss Donahoe Oraanist at Occum.

The tenth annual English tea party for the benefit of the NJ. E. church was held Saturday evening tn SPrague hall and was one of the most snc- cessfui ever given Over 400 sat down to tea from until s. The excellent repast included a variety of cold meats, relishes. etc, English tea cakes, bread. cake. ice cream and English tea.
 From s o'clock until .f0 a fine en- tertainment was given with M V. Mill ner as pianist for the evening The program:
 Aud Lang syne: glee. Soldiers
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Speakers from Boston.

Miss Mary Huston and Miss Carrie Robinson of Boston, representatives of the Baptist WoRans Home and For eign Missionary societies, are to speak at the missionary conference at the Baptist church next Friday. Special meetings are to be held at the Baptist church the weeks of March 10 and 1T, in charge Of the pastor. with special music under the direction of the church music committee
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
invitation to Gymnasium.

Physical Director Mclaughlin of the Y. NJ. c, A. is to visit the schools of the town today and invite the boys between the ages of II and IA to ac- cept the free use of the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium privileges for few weeks. MT. Mclaughlin hopes to form bas- interest them in becoming members of the Y. M. c. A. boys department.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
DANIELSON

Frank s. Kennedy Mentioned for Day vile Postm for Losers in Norwich Eire--WiIims- vile Water Rights Purchased-Co- lumbian Comm andery Represented at Macpherson Funeral.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-24
New Choir Leader.

Arthur Williams has been chosen leader of the Chaplin Congregational church choir. Miss Ruth Copeland sue ceeds Miss Florence l. Hunt as organ iist, Miss Hunt. to remove to New Brit ain
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a slight shock the past week, was some better Sunday.
 Mrs Charles E. Tatro is spending the week in Boston.
 Hubert Barnett passed Sunday at his home in Danielson.
 Thomas Han1ey spent Sunday with his father and sisters in Pascoag. R. l.
 MT. and Mrs. Hugh Cavanaugh, of Southbridge, Mass. were guests of To- cal friends Sunday.
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WILLIMANTIC

What Is Going on Tonight. Meeting Natchaug Lodge. No. 22. K. of P Hall
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PortIand.-It has been reported from New Haven that the late Mrs. Ritter of that city has remembered with be- quests. St. Thomas church of that place. of which she was member and Trinity church and the Center ceme- teI-Y in this town.
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Sunday Meetings. Mrs Harriet c. Webber of. Dorches- ter, Mass. was; the speaker and mess age bearer at the services under the
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PARISH HOUSE ASSURED.

Rev. w. H Beard of First Congrega- tional Church Announces Gift of $3,0oo on Condition That $s.0o0 Be Raised.
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A Rash Frog.

Frogs are said to be croaking in ponds in old Virginia, as sure har- bingers of surfing. Sc they were croaking in the suburbs of little old New York last month. In such a. sea son as this he croaks best who croaks last-New York Tribune
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MISSION AT ST. MARY's.

A mission for the English speaking