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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

a slight shock two years ago, and has 1 been gradually failing since that time She left one daughter, Miss Alice G. Johnson, and two sons, Eric H. John son, eX-cfty attorney of Putnam, and Carl Bowen Johnson, editor of the Franklin. Mass, Sentinel
 Mrs. Johnson was born in Woodstock Feb. 3. 1924 the daughter of Col. Mat thew and Laura (Williams) Bowen, , time one of the largest in Woodstock. She was educated at Mt. Holyoke dur ing Mary Lyons day, and taught-school for number of years. She married Harrison Johnson in 1848. She was always deeply interested in church and temperance work and was the oldest living member of the Congregational church. She was the first president of the Woman's Christian Temper ance Union, and was untiring in her work along temperance and eVangelis- tic lines. She was an ardent admirer Of the late Miss Frances Willard and gave of her time, her energy and money to the cause. For many years she was one Of the most active mem bers of the Congregational church. She energy of purpose, unsparing in her labors for others. Although q woman of extreme modesty in her pretensions, she has surely earned the commenda- ton of her Master, Well done, good and faithful servant"
 At the home of her son, Attorney Eric H. Johnson, Elm street, Monday afternoon, funeral services were held for Mrs. Johnson. Rev. F. D. Sar- gent of the Congregational church and Rev J. R. Stubbert of the Baptist
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
WANTS A oANNIE DUNN.
Bridgeport Envies Wilsimsntic It's
 Municipal Ice Plant.

The. bridgeport Telegram, Senator Archie McNeiPs paper, is very favor ably impressed with WilIinlanucs $ municipal ice venture, as will be seen rom the following paean of praise which was printed editoria1ly:
 Mayor Daniel P. Dunn of Wi1liman- tic has put the ice trust out of buS-- ness in his home city, all at one stroke and so easily that everyone up in WiIlimantic must be asking Why didn't we think of that before|
 When the local dealers advanced the price of ice 1e9 per cent (just the same as in Bridgeport. Mayor Dunn prepared to fight He went to th ' legislature. secured permission fot WillimanIdc to put up a. municipal ice plant and started its construction at once. The city of Willimantic will sell it's citizens ice 1i1iS summer-Sell it at the rate of $4 ton. less than half what the dealers proposed to charge and will make money for the city as well The largest ice dealer in Willi- mantle has voluntarily quit the busi- ness already and disposed of his stock to Bridgeport concern. He doesn't propose to compete with the city.
 Unless Bridgeport develops
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Inspected Bridges and Fire Escapes

M. J. Conner of the Berlin Bridge
 1mpany and First Selectman R. D. Mitchell inspected the fire escapes at the Natchaug school building Monday. They found them in excellent condi- uOn- and their decision was they could easily be utilized at the towns aims house after the new Natchaug school building is completed. They also in- spected the North Windham Bingham and Horseshoe bridges over the Nat chaug river, and MT Conner will later make an experts report of their con- ditiOn to the selectmen. Today a mem Der of the bridge constructing firm of Greenwood & Noerr, of Hartford will also make an expert examination of these bridges The experts reports will govern the selectmens action rela- tive to replacing or repairing these bridges.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

days development in the Willimantic
 ice situation revealed the fact that
 While this rule was not technically
 broken in the construction of the city s icehouSe at the pumping station, that iii effect Caesars wife was not with out suspicion in this matter. There was no call for bids for the construc
 tion of the municipal icehouse that cost Willimantic about S1.2o0 It has come to light that the carpenter who erected the building was Mir. Lambert, Son-fn-law of Alderman Martin, con- tractor, who is also a member of the water department committee of the city council, the other members being Alderman O'Conner. bartender for derman Clark, the only republican
 member of the water committee. Mon day afternoon the report was current that MT. Lambert had given City Treasurer Scripture an order that the money due him CLambert) for the con struction of the citys icehouse should be paid to Alderman Martin. The Bulletin's representative questioned City Clerk Scripture regarding this matter and asked to see the bills and the alleged order. but MT. Scripture refused the request with the reply:
 Suppose Lambert did give Martin such an order what of it2 If you did work for the city. couldn't you give an order to someone else to collect the money?' Even though the work might have been done at fair price. citizens effect the contractor and the spirit of the law was broken citizen thinks the ring ought to have been bright enough to have at least obeyed the scriptural injunction to avoid even the appearance of evil"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Attended Saturday Reception in Hart
 ford

Mrs. Charles Fenton and Mrs. Ar thur P. Benner. members of Francis S. Long w. R. C., attended the re- ception given Saturday afternoon by Robert o. Tyler W. R. c. at Hartford, to the national w. R. c. president, Mrs. Geraldine E. Frisbie of San Ma teo. California There were over 200 present, nearly two score prominent guests being in the receiving line, in cluding. besides the national W. R. C. president Department President Mrs. Bertha Nj. LOunSbury of Branford and staff. Commander-in n-Chief of the Grand Army Albert E. Beers of Bridge port and staff, Department Commander William Dougal of New Milford Ma tional Commander of the Sons of Vet erans Judge Ralph Nj. Grant of South Windsor and Division Commander Frank McGar of Meriden. Mrs. Fen ton states that the reception hall was transformed into veritable symphony of color, the arrang ement of flags
 bunting and palms being specially fine. Fruit punch and Wafers were served after the formal reception ceremonies.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Personals.

David Matthewson of Warrenvil1e left Monday for a business trip to Washington. D. C.
 Miss Teresa Lee. who has been wis iting at her home in this city has re- turned to her school work at Windsor.
 Rev j. H. Newland, formerly su- perintendent of the Norwich district, and his wife, were in the city Mon day.
 Mrs. Albert Fournier. Summit street, badly damned the index finger of her right hand Saturday while raising a window.
 Mrs. Nancy E. Lanphear, who has been spending the winter with Mrs. TrCwbridge, has returned to her home in Chaplin.
 James Harries declined the offer of a position by a, Chicago thead com pany which G. M Graves has gone to that city to investigate.
 Postmaster C. H. Dimmick, who has been confined to his home the past week by illness. was able to be at the post office 8 few hours Monday.
 Rev. w S. Beard, pastor of the Con- gregationaI church, left for New Y ork this morning to visit modern church houses and study social settlement work in the metropolis. Friday even ing he will attend a banquet of the Yale graduating class, of which he is a member.
 Additional WiIlimantic News on Page
 Six1
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NeaIiaant Husband Puts Up st5o.

Joseph Book, who was arrested by Chief Richmond in New Haven Sat urday for deserting his wife and sev- eral children, was brought before Judge Arnold at the session of the po- lice court Monday morning. By an agreement between the accuSeds reld- tiVes. Selectman Mitchell and Prose. cutting Attorney F. Frank Bugbee, Book turned over S150 to the first se- lectman as a guarantee that he would support his family for a year, the money to be forfeited if Books family becomes a burden to the town during that period.
 Frank Wheaton of Bridgeport and James Sexton of New Haven. who were arrested for vaSra ancy. were discharged by the court They said they were in search of work and slept in a barn to be protected from the rain
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

Only S3 votes out of a total of more than 800 were cast for the candidates for borough officers at the annual cleo tion Monday. The polls were open small total cast there was the usual percentage of errors on account of the near Australian ballot. Fifteen bal lots were thrown out, nine on account of failure to place d cross in the cir cle, and six for being marked and mutilated. There was no opposition to any of the candidates excepting such as were shown by writing in names in St very little of this.
 The vote follows: Warden, w. l. Bullard, 58; clerk and treasurer, Wes- ley Wilson, 63; burgesses, William A. Burrows 62. Harry l.. Back 63, DamaSe Boulais 62. Charles A, Hyde 61. D. c. Hopkins 62. George M, Burroughs 63. assessors, Henry W. Clarke 62, Charles B. Hutchins G. Thomas 62: tax collector Edward s. Carpen- ter, 64 library directors. Rienzi Rob- inson 63, Frank T. Preston 62. All of these were elected. For warden. Charles s. Francis was moderator of the meeting.
 The annual business meeting called to order at 7.3O by w. l. Bullard was attended by not more than 50 citizens. The business awaiting attention was quickly transacted. The annual re- ports of the various officers were ac- cepted as printed A tax of 1-2 mills the same as last year. was laid, made cOllectable on the first Monday in Sep tember, 1913. The treasurer and war den were authorized to borrow money through the year as necessary. It was voted to build a sewer on Maple street from opposite the head of Palmer street to Main street, and it was also voted to install two additional fire alarm boxes. one at the corner of Tai nd other on Dyer street. Another vote was taken in regard to the change of name of Mechanic street to Connecti- cut Mills avenue. This proposition met with considerable opposition and the vote, which was by acclama ton, was so very close that the moderator decided that the resolution had been pa ssed. It was stated on the street after the meeting that a special bor- ough meeting might be asked for to see if the vote could not be rescinded, as the change of name Is not at all agreeable to a considerable number of citizens, some of whom live on Me chanic street. It was stated to the meeting by A. P. Woodward just be- borough would agree to the change of name the Connecticut Mills company would erect electric light at the southern end of Mechanic street.
 Bishop Milan Corning.
 Rt. Rev J. J. Milan. bishop of Hart ford diocese. is to pay visits to towns in this section during June in the in- terest of formation of Holy Name so- cieties,
 Fred II. Pierce. East A1achias, Me. visited here Sunday and Monday with his parents, Mr and Mrs Alvah l Pierce, of the Green Hollow road
 Raymond Burnett of Providence was d recent visitor at his home in Day | vile. = George A, Lowell of Providence visit | co friends in Danielson Monday
 Mrs Lucy Hopkins is ill at her | home here
 Miss Evelyn soule, telephone opera |
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

St. Marys cemetery Monday after noon. The child died Sunday after noOn
 Miss Frances D. Gregory of Marlboro visited Putnam friends Monday A. B. Davies of Norwich called on friends here Monday. Frank G. Savers of Woonsocket called on friends in Putnam Monday afternoon.
 Burial in New York The body of Dr. F. w Darmer will be taken to New York today Clues day) for burial.
 Death of Frank 8osquet. The body of Frank Bosquet, 6S, was brought here from Uxbridge, where MT. Bosquet died, Monday afternoon, and was taken in charge by Under taker l.. E. Smith. MT. Bosquet was formerly a resident of Putnam.
 A Worcester paper of Monday had the following relative to the death of MT. Bosquet: Frank Bosquet for 20 years a relative of Linwood, died last night just before twelve o'clock at his home. MT. Bosquet was a car penter by trade and was widely known. He leaves besides his wife a SOS Wilfred F. and daughter Mrs. eral services for MT. BosQuet were held in the Church of the Good Shep- herd, LinWood, Monday morning at 6.30 o'clock, many relatives and
 
 requiem.
 House Quarantined.
 On a house in Church street a pla- card is displayed, giving warning of the presence of scarlet fever, few cases of which disease have appeared here recently.
 Names Not in Directory.
 Those who have frequent need of reference to the city directory recent ly issued by firm of publishers, find that names of many people resident in this city have been omitted from the printed lists.
 Judge Greene to Preside.
 The docket of the superior court schedules a short calendar session of the superior court for Windham coun- ty to be held at WilIimantic on Sat urday. Judge Gardiner Greene of Nor wich presiding.
 Will Attend R. A. Banquet.
 William F. Davison, past regent of Putnam council, No. $40, Royal Ar canum, leaves this afternoon for Bridgeport, as the representative of the local council to the grand lodge session. The banquet for the Grand the grand council is to be held this evening in the Hotel Stratfield, pre- ceding the grand lodge session, which is scheduled for Wednesday.
 Princess Susana Makes a Hit.
 Princess Susana, a diminutive vaude- vile artiste, was the attraction at the Bradley theater at Mondays shows. Princess Susana is but 34 inches in height. She is a rope walker and singer. pleasing not only with her personality but with her act as well.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
News in General.

Mrs. F. E. Webb has filed with Judge Shea of the probate court her account as executrix of her husband's s estate.
 Monday morning while working at a circular saw in the mill of the Quid- nick Windham company a piece of wood struck Solomon BeIange CTS eyes, necessitating the attention of a sur geon.
 The Max Pollock thread mill at Co., nantville is being improved. A large tank is to be erected on high ground some distance west of the mill to sup ply a sprinkler system to be installed, and changes will be made in the inte- riOr of the mill.
 The county commissioners received an applica tion Monday for the trans fer of the license of Louis Chapdelaine of South street, Putnam. to Samuel Smith of this city MT Smith is member of the firm of George Green berger x Co.. doing business in the Windham house block.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
OBITUARY.
Georqe T. Geer.

A telegram received here from Den yer, Col, brings information of the death of George T. Geer 45. whose serious illness was made known last week to friends in this city and to rel atiVes at DayVille. Mir. Geer, who was formerly of this city, and later of Bos- ton, was stricken with apoplexy a few days ago. He leaves his wife and one son and has relatives in Day vile. He was Watchmaker by trade. Mir Geer was a member of Quinebaug lodge, No. 104, A. F. and A. M. of this city.
 Spoke at Woonsocket.
 Attorney Eric H. Johnson was the principal speaker at the banquet of the Mems brotherhood of the Bible school of the First Baptist church in Woonsocket Friday evening last. Dur ing his stay in that city Attorney Johnson was the guest of Chessman C. Spratt, principal of the Woon- socket high school formerly principal of Putnam high school.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene Beaudry of Whitinsville, Mass, were recent guests of Mrs Beaudry's sister, Miss Alcey Rawson, at the home of George Baker
 The Quinebaug river equaled it's high water mark for the year Mon day, the first day without rain since Thursday of last week. At CargiH falls the sight was a beautiful one. On the loWIands south of the city large areas bordering the river were under water, but no damage was reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Affected by Paterson Strike.

The plant of the Windham Silk com panY is running at only half it's ca pacity on account of the labor trou
 bles at the dyeing concerns at Pater- son. N J. President LarTabe left for New York Monday to confer with the company's manager of their office in that city. He will also visit Paterson and look over the strike situation If the difficulty continues, officials of the silk company and the Rossie Velvet company, who are also affected by the Paterson labor trouble, say in ten days they will be obliged to shut down their plants entirely, which would throw about 409 employees out of work.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Mrs. Andrew J. Broughtoa.
OBITUARY
Mrs. Pierre RobilIsrd.

Damathilde Robillard, 65, widow of Pierre Robilard, died at her home on Smith street Monday. Mrs Robillard was a native of Canada. She had been a resident in Putnam for a number of years.
 McQuaide-Whitney
 marriage here Saturday night wac that of Miss Bertha M Whitney, 23. and William H. McQuaide. 38, both of Waltham Mass.
 Only routine business was transact ed at the meeting of the selectmen in the municipal building Monday af- ternOon.
 There is local interest in tine pro, posed plan for the identification ot the Southbridge branch of the New Haven system. the branch running from Webster to Southbridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Alerts Finish Winners

The finals in the pinochle and pool tournament between the Thread City cyelers and the fire companies were played Monday evening.
 IE pinochle, Hills and Martin for the Alerts won from Sullivan and McCar- thy of the Montg tgomerieS, 4 to l. Mus tard and CoTnins of the Alerts defeated Ashton and Sullivan of the Montgom- cries. } to 9
 The pool contests resulted as fol- lows: Russ, A1erts, defeated Sullivan, Mont gomery) 50 to 46; French (Alerts) lost to Sullivan Montgomery 50 to 46.
 These finals make the AlertS the winners of the tournament in both pinochle and pool The closing games were played at the AIerts's headquar- terS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
USE ALIENS FooT.EAsE.

the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes. If you want rest and com fort for tired. aching. swollen. sweat ing feet use Aliens Foot-Ease. IL re- and prevents biisters. sores and caIIous spots. Just the thing for Dancing Parties. Patent Leather Shoes, and for Breaking in New Shoes. It is the great comfort discovery of the age Try 1t today. Sold everywhere. 25 cts. Don't accept any substitute. For FREE trial package address Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Dean Brown for Commencement Ora

Rev. Charles Brown. dean of Yale Divinity school. has accepted an in Vitation to be the commencement day orator at the graduating exercises of the Windham High school His sub ject will be The Law of Returns Pres ident F. H. Sykes of the Woman's col 1ege. New London, will address the graduating class of the Normal school at their commencement exercises on Womanhood and the New Education.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Lebanon Fire Loss Adiusted

The fire loss on w. W Palmer's S house at Chestnut Hill, Lebanon, was adjusted by local insurance agent Monday, MT. Palmer being allowed $114.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Government Inspector Visits Post
 Office

Julian Morton, an inspector of pub lie buildings from the treasury de- partment, Washington, was in Willi- mantle Monday looking through the post office building. This is the first official inspection of the building that has been made during Postmaster Dimmick's term of office. He found the governments Willimantic property in excellent condition
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
OBITUARY.
Mrs. WiIheImina Wendell.

Mrs. Wilhelmina Wendell 90, died at her home in Hop River Sunday night from infirmities of age. She was na- tive of Germany, There survive two sons and one daughter. Herman and Otto Wendell of California and Mrs. Augustus Nobis of Hop River.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Principal Case to Remain.

Principal E. A Case announces that he will accept the school committees offer of $2.500 per year as principal of the Windham High school.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Not in Accordance With Law.

There is law that prohibits any city official executing a contract with the city for construction of buildings or other work the profits of which would accrue to the city official Mon
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Loss Covered by Insurance,

The damage done by fire to the sanctuary carpet and communion rail at St. JoSeph'S church early Sunday morning will necessitate the purchase of new carpet and a portion of the railing. The loss was covered by in s;lJrance.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

DannIe Dunn in the immediate fu- ture, the enormous advance in the price of ice will wreak untold hard ShlpS on the poor people during the warm months that are immediately ahead of us"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

church were the officiating clergymcn both prOnouncing eulogies. Burial wa in Grove street cemetery. Relatives acted as bearers.
 Mrs. Andrew J. Broughtaa.
 The body of Mrs. Andrew J. Brough- ton, who died in East Putnam. wheFa she had been a resident for many years, was buried in Grove street cem- etery Sunday afternoon after services at her home.
 Mrs. Broughton, who was d widow, is survived by the following children: Frank B., William, both of Putnam. Ernest, Mrs. Emma Mills, both of Thompson, and Mrs. Nellie Cutler Of this town.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Sherins Sale.

George Flint purchased a horse at the sheriffs sale at Justice Capen's office Monday forenoon, the same be- ing an execution process in the La Vigne- Schaf case
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Illustrated Lecture,

A lecture on Panama, with 100 slides thrown on the screen by the new ster- eopucon, is the instructive literary event at the Windham Center Congre- gational church this evening
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
WILLIMANTIC
What Is Goinq on Tonioht.

Canadian Jubilee Singers, Baptist Church.
 Monthly Meeting Grex Club, Congre- gational Church.
 Woman's Club DraIhatics, Club Rooms,
 Minimantic Camp, No. S5. w. O. w. Francis & Long Post, No 80. G. A.,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Instant Relief from Eczema

Now if you have tried great many cures for eczema and have been disap- pointed, do not make the mistake of re fusing to try this soothing wash. All other druggists keep this D.D.D. Pre- scription-go to them if you can come to us-but if you come to our store, we will give you the first dollar bottle on our positive no pay guarantee, that D.lJ.D. will stop tho itch at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
Payroll s444.e1.

The citys payroll for last week in cluded: Police, $142.40; streets. $ISS.74: sewers, $29.S9; water $S3.58; total $444.61.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

tion at Boston, next August. His can didacy received informal endorsement at the k. of C. meeting at Moosup on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
PUTNAM

Death of Frank Bosquet-Judee Greene to Preside in Superior Ccurt-Georgs T. Geer Dies at DenVer-Weddine of Bay State Couple-Funeral of Mrs. Harrison Johnson.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. Harrison Johnson.

Mrs. Ansette Lucretia (Bowen) Johnson widow of Harrison Johnson, who died in 1883, passed away at her home in Putnam at o'clock Saturday morning, in her 90th year. She suffered
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

Lawrence A. Casey of San Jose coun- cil, K of C., has been endorsed by the local council as one of the state dele gates to the national K. of c. conVen-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO GuiniRe Tablets Druggists refund money if it fails rS cure. P. ". GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

You can stop that awful itch from eczema and other skin troubles ln two seconds. - ,4 . Seems too good to be true-but 1t IS true, and we vouch for it.
 lust a few drops of the simple, cool .ng wash, the D.D.D. Prescription for fczema, and the itch stops instantly. Te give you enough to prove It TOT cents.
 The Ice & Osgo
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

Attorney Samuel Parks of New r orl was in Putnam Monday.
 Louis Bibeault, 4. son of MT. and Mrs. George Bibeault was buried in
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15
DANIEL.SON

Only s3 Votes Out of Total of Over 800 Cast in Mondays Election Members of K. of C. Attend Funeral of John FIanniaan-Pheasant Re- ceiVed for Distribution.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-15

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