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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05

At the semi annual meeting of the WilIimantic C. E. union held at the Congregational church. South Coven- try. Saturday afternoon, there were about one hundred delegates present. The c. E. society of Lebanon received the Union banner for having made the largest accessions to it's associate membership list and for the largest attendance at the church services. Rev. M B. Plumb of Windham presided. After the devotional service Mrs. Del Ia J. Emo of Mansfield, the secretary, read her report, which was Accepted. Successful methods in C. F. work were next discussed by the delegates. Edgar E. Strother, China's Endeavor field secretary, gave a most interesting re- view of the c. E. missionary activi- ties in that field. The ladies of the church served an excellent supper be- tween the afternoon and evening ses- sions. At the closing session a feature of the program were the selections by a male quartette from Mansfield Cen ter Mrs Strother wife of China's field secretary, gave an inspiring mission ary address on the work and outlook in that field Frederick C. BidweI president of the Conn. c. E. union gave the closing address on C. E. Work in This State talk thab was full of enthusiasm and helpful sugges- tiOnS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
TO KEEP POPULAR KEEP
 YOUR APPEARANCE OF YOUTH

A young man was surprised to have his application for position turned down. He was better equipped for the position than the fellow who got it.
 He discovered that his grey hairs did 1t. He was "too old" looking. It's the same everywhere. There is no doubt but that grey hair does make a man or woman look old. There is no use waiting another minute-don't lose your position or fail in getting a better one because you are old look
 ng-use Hays Hair Health now.
 Those who are recommend it to their
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05

circulated in the town of Canterbury, the s. N. E. T. company will receive from subscribers in the Danielson and Moosup divisions a formal request that more liberal arrangements as to toll line charges be made between these two divisions, which are con- between Danielson and Moosup is ten cents if particular party is asked for, five cents if the calling party asks only for the number Of a station in the other division. The petitioners seek for better arrangements as to toll charges, claiming that the present system is not sufficiently liberal. A large number of signatures has been appended to the petitions that have been circulated in the various sections of the two divisions.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
YOUR HAIR IS TURNING GREY
 AND T MAKES YOU LOOK OLD

friends, because it is genuinely good, always restores grey hair to it's nat. ural color; destroys dandruff, keeps the scalp clean and healthy. You be- gin to note the difference at once. The few grey hairs disappear and never return.
 Why look old when you are young? Get a bottle of Hays Hair Health at once, start using 1t and see what difference few applications make.
 Free: Sign this adv. and take 1t to following druggists and get soc. bot tie of Hays Hair Health and a 25c. cake of Harfina Soap, for 5Oc.; or $1.0O bottle of Hays Hair Health and two 25c. cakes of Harfna Soap Free, for $1.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
BROOKLYN FIRE DISTRICT
Net indebtedness $1,964 - Reports to Be Presented at Tenisht's Meeting.

The net indebtedness of the Brook lyn fire district on this date of $1,- 96438 Treasurer F. c, Babson's re- port will show at the annual meeting of the voters this (Monday) evening The t6tal cash received by the treas- urer during the year has been ~1,- 10746 of this amount $1 ,022.30 coming from taxes collected, the remainder beine the balance en hand from the preceding year.
 The expenditures of the district dur ing the last year have been as fol- lows: HydraHts $270 street lights S576 interest on debt s100, firemen $S5 bonds of treasurer and collector $10 insurance on buildings and con- tents S8, publication of notice of an nual meeting g. total s1.051, leaving a balance en hand of $5s 46
 Officers of MetF~ F~'-s Ladies' Aid So-
 Newly elected officers of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church are as follows: President. Mrs. Ella Woodworth first vice president, Mrs. w E. Reach: second vice president Mrs. F. E. Colvin; secretary, Mrs. Hattie Paine; treasurer, Mrs. Edith than D. Prince. Mrs Fred Kennedy, Mrs. Bessie McEwen. Mrs. Grace Cas- well, Mrs. Ella Perry.
 84 in Civic Federation. The Civic federation has elected these officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. M. A Shumway; first vice president, Mrs. Rienzi Robinson; second vice president. Mrs. T. E. Hop kins; third vice president Mrs.sW. F. Reach; treasurer. Mrs. A. H. Arming- ton; secretary, Miss Emma F. Filling; executive committee, Mrs. George Dar1- ielson, Mrs. A G. Bill, Mrs. Nathan D. Prince.
 Ten new members have been taken into the organization, which now has a membership of 84. There is much enthusiasm among the membersaaoVer the work that is to be done and ex- cellent results may be expected to fol- low the efforts of the federation.
 Ciean-U Week Ends We'll.
 Several teams went about the bor- ough Saturday afternoon collecting the debris that had been assembled by those who had been active during Cleanup week. Danielson benefited from the effort that has been expended in clearing unsightly accumulations of waste matter Many people helped with good will to make slightly prop and there vas q connendable degree of cooperation from firms and com- panies. In the coll lection work of Sat- urday each team that was sent out to do the collecting was assigned certain streets to cover the rubbish assem- bled being taken to dumps we'll outside of the borough,
 carterhury Seeks Lower Toll Rates.
 After few more signatures have been secured 10 petition that is being
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Only 2 Near Check.

A joke that was taken seriously re- suited in a somewhat embarrassing rumor to Victor l.. Sharpe, 63 Maple avenue Saturday. A friend from distant city had written Mir. Sharpe a. personal letter in which some face- tious reference was made to the loss of the Windham High school and the correspondent enclosed, for fun. a check of S150.0O0 for the erection of new high school building. MT. Sharpe laughingly showed the check to his friends. letting them think it was a genuine gift and it gave rise to the rumor that he had become heir to a large fortune and automobiles, steam yachts and even airships were "in the air for Mir Sharpe
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
The Standing.
Total Pinfall.

Hin team total-Clerks. 1470.
 High team string-Merchants 527. High three ings-Hansen, 339. High single string Snow, 136.
 High ten men: c. Pinney 96, Fisk 93, Ramsey 91. Tufts 91, Atchinson 91 c. Pinney 91, Yare 90 Melbourne 90. Renyolds S9, T. Jacobsen S9
 The following is the average of bowIers who have taken part in three or more games
 Clerks-Reynolds 90, Jacobsen S9, Buckley S8, Cote ss, Hansen SS
 Manufacturers-H. Pinney s6, c. Pinney 91, Yare 90. Rock SS, Park s4, Smith S3, Gilligan IT.
 Merchants-F1sk 93, Snow ss, Brown SS, Lee S7, Jacobsen S4, Ellis S0
 Independents-Tufts s1, Atehnson
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
SPECIAL CITY MEETING.
Important Measures to Be Acted Upon
 This Evening.

The special city netting this evening will call out g large attendance. The annual tax will be voted and leading taxpayers are of the opinion that not over a 5-mill tax will be levied. A polfcy of rigid economy will pervade the meeting in view of the extra ex- pense to the town made necessary by the new high school building that must be erected and an appropriation for which will be voted at the special town
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Republicans Said to Be Displeased.

Inasmuch as two republicans are in the field, one an anti-ring candidate, for the appointment of judge of the police court. the representative repub- licans of the city feel that Ex-Sen- ator Charles A. Gates the member of the republican state central commit tee from this district is open to se were criticism for managing the leg islative campaign of Judge Shea, who is the present judge of probate and was placed in the field simply to de- feat Judge Arnold.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Building Committee Gets Down to
 Three Plans,

George F. Taylor, W. B. Knight, l. Frank Bugbee, H. Dion and J, J. Hickey, the building committee of the new Natchaug school, have import ant business interests but they are at great personal sacrifice, giving a great deal of valuable time and thought to the selection of plans for the new building in order to secure a structure within the S60, 900 appro- priation if possible. Saturday after noon at their meeting they eliminated all the plans except three and it will be several days before one from this trio is selected
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
AMBITIOUS POLES
Enter Night School to Learn to Speak
 and Write English.

About a dozen members of the Polish families that recently came to Danielson to work in the mills have entered as students in the night school Although they can neither speak nor write English they have made known that they are anxious to learn how. About forty persons are now studying in the night school, which has been very much of a success. Some who were wholly illiterate when they com menced to study last December are now familiar with the alphabet, many simple words which they can read and write, and have secured the basis for an education that they can gradually extend About 15 more sessions will complete the work of the night school for the present school year.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
BURIAL IN WOODLAND.
Characterised Funeral of
 Mrs. Mary T. Lockman.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Taintor Lockman as held at St. Pauls Epis- copal church Windham Center, Sat- urday morning, Rev. c. l.. Adams of this city. the rector, officiating. Sim pIicity and elegance characterized all the incidents of the services. The body was brought to Willimantie and taken to New York on a forenoon train. The burial, in charge of Jay. Shepard of this city. was at Woodlawn cemetery, a. special train conveying the funeral party to the cemetery o.ng their ar rival in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
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meeting Tuesday evening. The mat ter of accepting the offer of the state highway commissioner to assume per- manently the care of about a mile of Willimantic's highway after the city has put 1t in proper condition will be considered and action relative to oil- ing and sprinkling the citys streets will be taken
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
FUN ERALS.
William C. Tucker.

The funeral of William C. Tucker was held at his home in South Cow entry. Sunday afternoon. Rev. George Wright of Mapping officiated and the burial in charge of Jay Shepard of this city was in the Nathan Hale cemetery, South Coventry.
 Daniel N. Crane.
 The funeral of Daniel N. Crane was held at Jay Shepard's mortuary chapel Sunday afternoon and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Rev. W. F. Rowley, pastor of The bearers were w. l. Crane C. F. Crane brothers of the deceased: H. N. Larkin. T. R. Baldwin. B. D. Stearns and J. Fl. Stearns. There were many floral tributes. Burial was in the Will limantic cemetery.
 George Sweet.
 The body of George Sweet &. a resident of Hartford for over half a century. is to be brought to this city today for burial at storrs in charge of Undertaken Fl. N. Fenn. Mrs. Hen " Rogers of New Haven. one of the relatives, will accompany the body.
 Edward Bennett.
 The funeral of Edward Rassett was held at the home of his brother, A. M. Bassett at Warrenville Sunday af- ternoon. Rev. E. c. Bugbee officiating. Funeral Director Jay NJ. Shepard of this city was in charge of the burial at Westford cemetery. The deceased was 57 years of age and died Friday night from pneumonia. He had been III but a week and was confined to his bed only two days.
 Edward Bassett was born in Bristol. Conn. and was the son of Dadocll and Hannah (Bassett) Bassett.> He lived most of his life in Bristol where he oVoI i-o cI \ ,,sY years go he came to Warrenville, where he made his home with his son. MT Bassett as a prominent member of the grange, belonging to the Pom ona and State grange in hich he held offices. A widow and TWO sons. A. M. Bassett of Warrenville and Frank Bas- sett of Terryville and seven grandchil- dren survive him.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Played at Baltic.

elected at the meeting of the town school committee this (Monday) after noon.
 Saturday evening the Phoenix or7 chestra of Danielson played for "a dance at Baltic.
 Rev w. H. Raymond goes to Iaver- hill this week for the annual confer ence of Pentecostal churches which convenes Wednesday. Mrs. T. F. Hopkins will have the members of the Ladies' Reading circle at iler home for meeting tnls (Mon- day) afternoon.
 Dr. W F. H. Newton, who has been i'll with rheumatism for several weeks, is slowly improving at his home near Providence.
 George c. Whitmore of Pawtucket day.
 Agent Smith improving.
 J. Herbert Smith. agent of the Quinebaug company, is regaining his strength and is now able to make brief visits to the mill office.
 Members of the debating class Of Killingly High school entertained the members of the debating class of Plainfield High school at a social i'll Phoenix hall.
 Class day and commencement exer- cises will be held in the town hall this year, this in accord With Nole taheii by the senior class of the high school.
 Many at Auction.
 An auction sale of automobiles car riages and harnesses was held at the auction rooms in the Evans block Saturday afternoon, attracting many interested persons.
 Harry W. Clarke was recent, vis- itor in New London.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Dembo and daughter Frances left Saturday even ing for a visit with relatives in New York, to be away for several weeks.
 Addressed Union St. John Meeting.
 Dr. l.. J. Morin, as representative of the councils in this section, address l. ed district meeting of the Union St. John Baptist at Willimantic Sunday afternoon Other delegates from Dan ielson were Pierre Boulatne, Joseph Halle, w. Poirier, L. F. Maynard.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
BACK BOUNTY $125.
Received from State of Massachusetts by George Henry, Thrice Wounded

George Henry has received from the state of Massachusetts check for S125. in accordance with a plan of that state to pay such a sum to all Civil war veterans who enlisted from that state in the early days of the war and who did not receive any bounty for so doing. MT. Henry served as mem Der of the Fifteenth Massachusetts Volunteers From the time of his en- nstment to the time he was mustered out four years and two weeks elapsed. Mir. Henry was three times wounded during the war, twice during the battle of Gettysburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Town Meetina Noticed hv Churches.

In the churches on Sunday notice was given of the special town meet ing Tuesday evening to take action on the erection of a new high school building. The reception to have been given to Rev W. o. Nuzum, the new Methodist pastor. has been postponed one week on account of the town meet ing. A musical evening at the Con gregational church has been postponed to Wednesday evening for the same reason.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05

Archie McNfcol and Miss May Nc Nicol are in New York city and New Jersey for few days.
 George Barber has been visiting his mother in Turneryille.
 Golden Links circle of the Kings Daughters meets at Mrs. G. H. Jen- nings' this afternoon.
 Silver, Links Circle meets at Miss Marian Robinson's Tuesday evening
 Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs. Katherine Wentworth and John E. Lamphere of Groton spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. Ambrose Higgins.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Automobile. Axle snanped.

Sunday afternoon while driving up Church street at a slow rate of speed the axle on J. c. Tracy's automobile snapped and the rear wheel fell off, but no one was injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
OBITUARY.
Cornelius Sullivan.

Undertaken Louis E. Kennedy was at Worcester Saturday to make ar arrangements for forwarding to Moosup the body of Cornelius Sullivan, 5o, who died in a hospital in Worcester. Mir. Sullivan had been a resident of Moo sup for many years and employed in the mills there
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
DANIEL. SON

Union St. Jean Members at WiIliman : tic-George Henry Receives SIPS from ssachusetts-Deatf1 of Cor nelius SuIliean-Brooklyn Fire Dis- trict's Debt S1,964-End of Clean Up Week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
counterfeit Coin Detected.

Town Clerk Frank P Fenton Is studying authorities on counterfeit cnirs hecaHse Friday night a fifty ce-- ~-@e he received in part pay ment for a deg license proved Little Buttercup's adage that skim milk masQuerades as cream"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Prince--Christie.

Cards have been received by Mans field friends announcing the marriage of William Babcock Prince and Miss Helen Christie at St. Louis. They will reside in Cleveland, Ohio, where MT. Prince is In business.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
The San Francisco Situation.

And while all that antialien agita- tion is going on in the California leg islature it may be that the San Fran cisco. Exposition management is be- comingIy nervouser and nervouser.- Indianapolis News.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
A Modern Millennium.

A present day notion of the Millen ium is q Monday morning without stroies of Sunday automobile accidents New York Evening Sun
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
WiIlimantic, Danielson and Putnam

gagged the new armory for the old fashioned dance to be given next win ter under the auspices of. the Vets.
 Helmeld's orchestra has been retain
 ed to furnish music and Bennett of Norwich has been engaged as prompt
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
29 Companies Interested in High
 School Fire Loss.

Special agents of 29 companies. rep resented by nine local agents, are to be in the city today to adjust the in surance on the Windham High school destroyed by fire early Sunday morn ing. April 27
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
WlLLMANTIC
What Ie eeina en Toniahl

Jack Lynn Steck Company. The Con- xiet and the Girli beenaer Opera House
 Special City Meeting, Town Hall. Boxing Exhibition, Windham Ath- fetk. Club.
 Netehaug Lodge, Nc. 22. K. of P, at K of P. Hail
 Inion St. Jean Baptiste, Canadian Club Rooms, Center Street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Would be Citizens.

Five Poles and Italians, applicants for naturalization, received their first clerk of the superior court, in this city, Friday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Has A Prize Collection.

Mrs Catt says Mrs. Pankhurst is a woman of convictions. She certainly is. Being convicted five or six times at least-Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05

91, Melbourne 90. Hanley SS, Tchummi S0,@ Preston 80.
 Crescents-Potter ss, Mullins sQ Malloy S7, Champagne S5, Lettury S1, BarsaIon 80.
 Warrens-Fo Fontanella S7, P. Da- Dalt 86, A. DaDalt S6, Campo S5, Bo- lieau S8, Argenta S2. Conesta s1, Lynn IS, Prouty 73.
 Ramsey 9t, M. Tursch- man SS. Madison SI, Fateux S5, E Turschman S4, Connors S2, Brearley so. Green 80.
 Rhode Islnds-Monte SS, Gilligan s7, J. Rafftery S5, Dupre S3, Peters S2, Provost 62, Hanley 80, Delligan 79, w. Rafftery 7S, Quinn 75
 Tigers Won.
 The Tigers of Rockville defeated Stafford on the local diamond Satur- day afternoon by the score of 16 to T.
 A Qualification.
 Champ Clark consents to bury the hatchet, but he warns Secretary Bry- an that a few inches of the handle will be left sticking out.-Mancheste Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Arranaes for Next Winters Dance.

Major J. ]. Nanley of the local Ma tional Guards Veteran association be- lieves it is the early bird who wins success. Therefore he has already en-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Many Prizes at Thompson Grange
 MAA+ina
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Francis c, B. Whitney.

At the home of her daughter. Mrs. James B. Bowen, Laurel street. funeral services were held at 130 o'clock Sun
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Funeral of Peter M. Hampston At tended by Red Men-CandIepin Con- test Ends With Clerks Team in the Lead.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
Guest from Montreal.
CLERKS WIN OUT.
Lead in the Finish in Candlepin
 League Schedule of 2a Weeks.

The Clerks are winners in the Staf- ford Candlepin lague, which closed it's 2S weeks schedule last week. The Merchants took the record for high team string last week with a score of 527. Snow won out for high single string with a record of 136.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
PUTNAM

Manager Fine to Part with South Manchester Theatre-StiII Finding Money at Grand Stand-WoodIand Fire-Souvenir Taylor to Give Books to Organizations-Odd Fellows to Entertain Lodges.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05

Peter M. Hampston, aged 36, died at the home of Edward Huden, on Gold street, Friday nght after being i'll with tuberculosis several months. He leaves a brother, Robert Hampston. The funeral took place at St. Ed wards church Sunday afternoon at 2.30. Rev. F. J. O'NeiH officiated. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery. The deceased was a member of Oneco tribe of Red Men and they attended the funeral in body
 Guest from Montreal.
 Roy Johnson, formerly of Stafford, now of Montreal, has been spending a few days in the borough.
 Mrsh. A. c. Garvais returned last week from the Springfield hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05

Teachers for the ensuing year in the public schools of KillinglyAwiil be elected at the meeting of the town school committee this (Mondayl after noon
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
BANNER TO LEBANON. {.

At Semi Annual Meetins9of Wiilinan- tic c. E. Union-For Membership Gain.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05
JEWETT CITY.

Soldiers of the Town Plan for Memo rial Day-P. M. Brown Chosen Mar shaI-Rev. E. M. Hayes Addresses New Britain Holy Name Society.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-05

Frank H. Cordier spent Sunday with relatives in Thompsonville, where Mrs. Cordier has been visiting for some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-02

at Annual Furniture Selling Event guided by the knowe
OF this big Department Store We realize fully that its patrons
and the public generally have grown look this for
The extraordinary all the big undertakings it
we've planned accordingly with the result that this years
Sale completely overshadows all previous
Every detail has been worked out thoroughly Everything
you could possibly feel the need Of for the complete furnishing
Of the home has been supplied and ready for you distinct
saving Values that will readily recognize far and
above the offerings of the average It's your chance
and at the same time buy the best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-02
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Grocery
Savings.

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a purchase of SO
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6 lbs. lump starch,
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10 ID. pail Snow
Drift Lard .s1.I0
10 lb. pail Pure
Lard ........ .$1.fO
20 lb. pail Pure
Lard .$2.5O
8 .pkgs. best Spa
glletti or Maca-
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2 plSgs. Blue Hen
Ma tches 25c
8 pkgs. p o 8 t
Toasties, 10c size,
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Meat 25c
3 pkgs. Split Peas.
for Soc
8 pkes. Farina 2Jc
3 pkgs. P e q IL
Barley .......2 25c
8 pkgs. Pearl
Tapioca .25c
6 pkgs. Arm and
Hammer Soda 25c
z pkgs. Eagle
Thistle Soda .25c
Pkg. Original HoI-
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Pkg. Anger's YER
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3 lbs. Best Head
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8 lbs. Lima Beans,
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Swift Premium.
Dove Brand,
Battleship.
Morning Glory.
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Flour we handle.
Roller Champion,
Orris Brand,
White Crest.
Ambrosia,
Gold Medal,
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Occident,
Snow Flake.
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