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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

Napoleon Bacon. Jr has sold a building lot on Lafayette street to Stanislaus Stanga on which he is to erect a residence.
 St. Mark day will be observed by holy communion at St. Paul's Ep1sco- pal church, Rev. C. l.. Adams. rector Friday at a. m
 Christian Manhood was the subject of an inspiring sermon by Rev. Ed ward M. Hayes of Jewett City at the vesper service at St Josephs church Sunday evening.
 cultural college at Storrs laid 2.297 eggs last week. gain of 79 eggs over the previous week and 65.7 per cent. of the possible total.
 The great London preacher, Spur geon. the elements of his power and influence on great multitudes, will be the subject of Rev W. F. Rowley's travel talk at the Baptist church next Sunday evening.
 One of the pleasant social events of the season was the private assembly of the Social Whirl club at Washburn hall, Monday evening. There were about fifty couples who enjoyed the dance program, Hickey's orchestra the music.
 The American Thread company's baseball league netted $13S from their dance in Town hall, last week The proceeds are to be divided equally be- tween the six teams of the league for new uniforms and other expenses. Their baseball season is scheduled to open Saturday, May Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
OBITUARY.
Mrs. James H. Rafferty.

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rafferty wife of James H. Rafferty. died at their home on Chapel street Monday morning at 9.45. Mrs. Rafferty has been in ill- health for several months. In August she underwent an operation at the Day Kimbal1 hospital here and in Feb ruary went to Boston. submitting to another operation at a hospital in that city. At that time it was apparent to the surgeons that Mrs. Rafferty could not hope to regain her health. She returned to her home here few weeks ago and has since been gradual Iy failing.
 Mrs Rafferty was Elizabeth A. Tobin, daughter of William H. and Eliza Tobin. and was born in Lowell, Mass, July 16, 1865. When child she came to this city and has since made her home here. She was member of St Mary's church, soprano soloist of the choir for number of years. and up to the time of her marriage a de- Vout member of the Children of Mary. Mrs. Ra fferty has always been active in affairs of the church, of which she was a model cOmmunicant-
 Her marriage with Mir. Rafferty took place in this city Feb. 10. 1890.
 Mrs. Rafferty leaves her husband, her mother Mrs. Elizabeth A. Tobn. who has made her home with Mir. and Mrs. Rafferty, and a sister, Mrs. James Grady, of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
YOUNG FoReER IN JAIL.
Alfred Lsfontaine Comes Back Hoping
 to Settle, But is Held for Superior

Alfred Lafontaine. one of the boys who forged checks here last week, was sent from the city court Monday morning to the jail at Brooklyn, after he had pleaded guilty to forgery on four counts.
 Lafontaine returned here Sunday from Providence. thinking. 1t is appar- ent that he could have the cases against him disposed of by offering to pay back the money he had raised on the checks. After an interview with one of the men whom he had swindled he was referred to Captain Murray who locked him up. Lafontaine went to jail in default of $500 bonds for his appearance at the next term of the superior court having criminal juris- diction.
 Lafontaine gave the police consid- erable information about his move ments and that of his two companions since they left this city last Wednes- day afternoon He told conflicting tales, but all of these agree on the point that the trio that Jeff here event ually reached Providence. Iafontaine says he left Providence Saturday and that before he left Armand Bibeault and q companion had taken q boat either for Boston or New York, he was not certain which
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
News in General.

Napoleon Bacon. Jr.. has sold a building lot on Lafayette street to Stanislaus Stanga on which he is to erect a residence.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
JEWETT CITY.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson Injur- ed When Horse Is Frightened-In- vitations For UnveiIing of Soldiers Monument.

Mir and Mrs. Charles Anderson of Voluntown escaped very serious in juries Monday afternoon while driving to JeWett City. They were in a top down, frightening the horse, which be- came unmanageable. The carriage was overturned, and both occupants were dragged quite a distance and would probably have been killed ex- cept for the fact that the horse fell Men on passing teams came to their rescue. Louis Gingras brought MT. and Mrs. Anderson to Dr. S. H. Holmes, who attended to their in JurIeS. Mrs. AnderSons face and eyes were badly bruised and cut, and Mr. AnderSon's knee was hurt
 Mrs. Anderson is a sister of John WhalIey of Lisbon.
 Invitations to Monument UnveiIina.
 The invitations for the ceremonies of the unvei1ing of the Soldiers mon ument on David Hale Tanning park Memorial day, have been placed in the stores of Daniel Finn and William Johnstone. They are not for sale but any one may obtain them, remember ing that they are to be sent only to out of town friends. Local individual invitations will not be issued as it would be unnecessary.
 Social and Personal.
 Mrs. A. W. Harris has returned from East Liverpool, Ohio.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Tracy attend ed the funeral of Miss Eva Tracy in Wauregan Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Sherman Waters en- tertafned on Sunday Mrs. Jane Wa ters and sons Alvin and William of Hanover and Frank Waters of Jewett City.
 Miss Mary McNico1 returned Mon day from Hartford where she has been attending several of the festivities connected with the Trinity Senior prom. Miss Lena L'Heureux was in Hartford Monday night attending a ball ss the same college.
 Mrs w R. Burdick has returned from Washington, D. C.. where she the National D. A R. con- gross.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Church House Contracts Authorized.

At a special meeting of the Eccles- iastical society, Monday evening. for mal votes were taken to give legal au- thority to the building committee, Frank Larrabee George F. Taylor and w B. Knight, to make contracts for the new church house and the church improvements. Attorney C. A. Capen was chosen moderator of the meet ing The society also passed votes giving Treasurer F. D. Jordan and Financial Secretary C. F. Risedorf le- gal authority for the collection and payment of moneys relating to the new church house project and the new heating plant, sidewalks and other church impro eements. At the sugges- ton of Rev. W. s. Beard, the pastor a meeting of the church and parish will be called next Monday evening to inspect the tentative plans and make suggestions.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
DANIEL.SCN
Winter Coal Supply Arrives-Funerais Elise Lancerin, George o. Brown Deaths, Thomas Monohan, Mrs. J. H.. TaIbot-Anderson- Dodge Wedding.

Mrs Francis Michigan is recover ing from an illness of several days duration.
 Henry McDermott of Woonsocket spent Sunday at his home in Daniel son.
 John A Morrison of Pittsfeld was a visitor with friends in Danielson Mon day
 Miss Helen Awkward, who has been i'll, has recovered.
 Spent Sunday Boozinq, Not Praying.
 Deputy Judge James N. Tucker pre- sided at the session of the town court Monday morning. Three prisoners, charged with intoxication, each re- ceived sentences of 30 days in jail
 Probate Judge Edward G. Wright of Putnam was in Danielson Monday.
 Henry P. Miron of Pawtucket was visitor with friends in Danielson Mon day.
 Armory Appropriation Probable.
 It is said that the legislature will probably approve the bill carrying an appropriation for the repair of the state armory here. The building is badly in need of attention.
 Children Collected $382.25.
 The exact amount collected by the children of St. James church for the sidewalk fund is $3S2.25.
 Heavy shipments of coal have ar rived in Danielson for local dealers, insuring against a shortage for next winter.
 Tax Collector w. N. Arnold has col lected a considerable amount of the taxes due the town on the list last completed.
 Miss Una Ryan of Worcester. for merly of East Killingly. is visiting friends in DanieIson-
 Repertoire Company at Theatre.
 The Lorne Elwyn company. playing in, repertoire. opened at the town hall Monday evening.
 Henry c. Derou of Providence was a visitor with friends in Danielson Mon day.
 Teachers Meeting May 16.
 Charles D. Hine. secretary of the state board of education, will address a meeting for the teachers in the grade schools in KiI1ingly and Brooklyn at the graded school building on School street on the afternoon of May 16
 Miss Mary Anderson of Bridgeport is visiting at the home of Hiram Bur ton.
 Miss Anna Cassavant and Alfred of Worcester were recent guests of Miss Bertha White. Officers of Hook and Ladder Company. Rattler Hook and Ladder company 1as elected these officers for the en- suing year: Foreman. Henry Lague; assistant foreman. John Kennedy; secretary and treasurer, Harry W. Clarke; sick committee, John Kenne- 1y, Thomas AIarlor Everett Doyle.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
NICKEL CARNIVAL
Opened by Alert Hose Company Varied Attractions and Diversions Provided.

The Nickel carnival of the Alert Hose company opened ausptciously in town hall Monday evening. Mayor Dunn in stirring speech calculated to arouse enthusiasm opened the carnival Foreman E. K. Carpenter has charge of the affair. and Town Clerk Frank F. Fenton has direct supervision of the finances and the decorations. o. F. Smith is chairman of the committee on booths with their varied nickel bringing attractions, and James P. Mustard is director of the entertain
 ment programme Prof Potvin, the young hypnotist, eXemplified his abili- ties in his art Monday evening. B. w. Hills 'supervises the work of the young lady canvassers. Ex-F'ire Chief Wade U. Webster assisted by A. l.. Wealth erhead is floor director and Helmold'S orchestra furnishes music for dancing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

breaking of a part of the vehicle Poirier was found lying unconscious in the road by John Rivers, who happen ed along. MT. Rivers summoned John N. Perrin. who lives near by, and the two men picked up the injured and unconscious man and laid him on horse blanket beside the road. MT. Poirier died before Dr. Emilien Rock of North Grosvenordale arrived
 Poirier was not able to tell how the accident occurred, but 1t has since road from where he was fatally hurt a spring on his gig broke; that he was assisted in patching it up by a man who came along, and that he then pro- ceeded It is assumed that the spring again gave out, throwing MT. Poirier out and fracturing his skull.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Persona al.

Frank Cleary made a business trip to Boston Monday.
 Boston friends are entertaining Mir and Mrs. J. E. Sullivan.
 Detective Carroll of the Consolidated road was in the city on business Mon day.
 O. w. Bugbee was the guest of F. C. Burroughs, of Pawtucket, R. l., over Sunday.
 Miss Blanche Charron. "A Church street, has accepted a position in a local fruit store Main street
 Misses Ruth and Edna Weeks of Ash street entertained their cousin Miss Edith Clark, of Elliott. over Sunday.
 Lawyer George E. Hinman has as his guests his parents, Postmaster and
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
BREAK IN A LEVEE,
 OVER 11,OOO HOMELESS
Property Loss at WoodIawn, Miss,
 Several Hundred Thousand.

Vicksburg. Miss, April 21.-Between 900 and 12.000 persons will be made homeless as a result of a break in the levee, this afternoon, at Woodlawn, Miss, in Issaquenna county. The property loss will total several hun dred thousand dollars. These estimates are said to be conservative.
 Much of Issaquenna county and nu- lnerous towns in Sharkey county will be flooded.
 The main line of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad and the branch line between Rolling Fork and Greenville will be put out of commits sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
DoRMlroRY APPROPRIATION.
Asked for by State Normal School
 Legislative Hearing Today.

There is to be a legislative hearing today at Hartford relative to the ap- propriation of S100,000 for a dormitory for the state normal school in this city Principal Burr not only has the backing of the state board of edu- cation in this project of which he is the Ieadihg spirit but the movement has the hearty endorsement of Will hmantic citizens The normal school is one of Willimantic's finest educa tionaI assets under Principal Burr's able administration. The growth of the school, its present needs and fu- ture requirements make the proposed new dormitory a necessity. It is un- derstood that the principals of the other normal schools of the state con- cede to the WiIIimantic school the first right to claim an appropriation tor a dormitory building and it is haHe6 the committee on appropriations wlf1 give this reQuisitiou on the state treasury the right of way over many less important demands.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Eleventh Hour Haste to Pay Taxes.

Monday was the last day of grace for taxpayers to render unto Caesar his tax tribute and Town Tax Collect assisting him, had a very busy day. A large number of the smaller taxes were remitted The Willimantic Gas and Electric Light company and the Willimantic- Rockville company, whose interests in this city are in common, paid the collector tax checks amount ing to S1269.5O-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
SOCIETY DANCES
eoLDEsT OF ALLv
Boston Mayor BIames Them for Abuses
 in Public Dance Halls.

Boston, April 21.-"Society dances eclipse in boldness anything attempt ed in public halls and are mainly re- spOnsible for the abuses developed in gerald today
 The mayors statement was made in connection with an announcement that unless dance halls conditions i'm Boston were improved he would close up the most offensive places" and might be compelled to adopt a uni form hour for closing, either midnight or one o'clock for all other ball rooms in the city"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Georqe O. Brown.

From his home on Furnace street funeral services for George O. Brown were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock Rev. w. D. Swaff1eId, pastor of the Baptist church. officiating. The service was attended by many rela- tives and friends and by members of all the companies of the Danielson fire department. the deceased for years having been a prominent member of the organiza ton. The floral pieces were beautiful and included one from the fire department.
 The funeral procession was escorted to Westfield cemetery by the compa- nies Of the fire department, members of which acted as bearers. Louis E. Kennedy was funeral director
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

Willinantic, Danielson and Putnam

Mrs w. C. Hinman. of Great Barring ton, Mass.
 Mrs Alice B. Chappen of Spring street entertained her daughter, Miss Maud ChappeIl, a stenographer for a Hartford electric concern, over Sun day.
 George R. Nuzum of Pawtucket, R. l., spent Sunday with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. w. o. Nuzum. at the Methodist parsonage on Prospect street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

| relatives here.
 Attorney Carpenter Recoverng l. Attorney John F. Carpenter, who has been i'll at St Luke's hospital in bon, where he is gradually gaining in strength
 Leavitt Executor Buys House. Charles A. Seeley has sold his house Salem, Mass, executor of the will of Burton E. Eeavitt. Mason ". LeaVitt is to occupy the house. Mrs Annie McCabe of Water street was a recent visitor at a Boston hos pital in which her brother. George Mcclure, is patient.
 Mrs. A. J. Mcintyre and son Robert left Saturday for a visit in New York.
 James Pagan of Uxbridge, for many years a resident of Putnam and an employe of the Putnam Woolen com pany, was recent visitor with friends here.
 Silas NJ. Wheelock spent Sunday at Pleasant View. where he is having a, cottage built.
 Underaoes Operation.
 At the Roosevelt hospital in New Y York Monday Miss Isabelle Byrne was successfully operated on for appendi- citis. Miss Byrne, whose home is in this city. is a nurse at the hospital. John B. Byrne of this city was in New York with his sister Monday.
 Miss Florence P. Champeau of Wor- ceSter and Joseph LaCouture of Mill bury were guests of Isaac Champeau Sunday.
 " S. Warren of Putnam Heights is owner of new automobile.
 Chimney Fire.
 A chimney fire at the home of B. N. Andrews was extinguished without the sending in of an alarm.
 J. F. Donohue Will spend a few days in New York this week.
 George A. Richardson of Marlboro, Mass, was a visitor with friends in Putnam Monday.
 Dick Boyajin. who was injured while operating a machine at Tatem wood working factory. was reported Monday as in about the same condition as has been the case for the past two days.
 Parcel Post Business Increasing.
 An extraordinary increase in the parcel post business is noted at the postoffice- During the six days ending April 19 the number of parcel post pieces delivered from the local office was 1,002. There is an in dication that buyers in the territory Putnam are taking ad- vantage of the advertising being done by some local firms that guarantee the payment of mailing charges on pur chases amounting to a dollar or over.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
For surr,. Bruises and Sores.

The quickest and surest cure for burns, bruises boils, sores, infiamn1a tion and all skin diseases Is Bucklen's Arnica SaIVe. In four days It cured I H. Hahin of Iredell, Tex, of a sore on his ankle which pained him so he could hardly walk. Should be In ev- cry house. Only 25c. Recommended by Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Drive Sick Headaches Away.

Sick headaches. sour gassy stomach, indigestion, biliousness, disappear quickly after you take Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They purify the blood and put new life and vigor in the system. Try them and you will be well satis- fed Every pill helps; every box guaranteed. Price 25c. Recommended by Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

Business men are making the sug- gestion that the street committee in form the merchants as to what streets they propose to oil in order that C. E. Leonard may secure some intelligent basis upon which to make a propo-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
M'HENRY TO SUPERVISE
 NEW LONDON TUNNEL
To Oversee Railroads Electrical Engi-
 neering and Construction Work.

New Haven. Conn, April 21.-E. H. McIenry, vice president of the New York; New Haven and Hartford Rail- road company, who recently sent in his resignation to take effect May 1 next, will continue in supervisory charge of the electrical engineering and con- struction of the company. He is to form a partnership with ". S. Mur- ray for the last seven years chief cleo trical engineer of the New Haven com pany, who will also retire from his present position on May 1.
 Messrs. McHenry and Murray will take over the electrical engineering force of the New Haven company. In cluded in the more important work in their charge besides the electrfca- ton between Stamford and New Ha- ven, may be the tunnel, bridge and double tracking at Fall River Mass, the projected tunnel and Thames river bridge at New London: the improve ment at Springfield, Mass, and the Boston terminal improvement. Head quarters of the work will be al New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Hearing on Judges Appointment We'd
 nesday.

It Is probable that there will be large and representative delegation of Willimantic citizens at Hartford, to-
 morrow (Wednesday) to attend the hearing before the Judiciary commit tee relative to the appointment of a iudge of the police court in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
WILLIMANTIC
What Ia ooinn on Toninht.

FsHdt I5 OOIh9 on IOHI9HG
 Alert Hose Company's Nickel Car nlval, Town Hall ,, Willimantic Lodge. No. Il. A. o. U. w.. 149 Valley Street
 Thread City Tent No 23. K of M. k. of r. Hail
 WiIlimantic Council. No. FPS. R. A.. odd Fellows Hall
 Olive Branch Council. No. 10. R. and > NJ. MaSanic Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
FUN ERALS,
Elise Langerin.

At All Hallows' church in Moosup Monday morning there was a solemn high mass of requiem at the funeral services for Elsie Langerin. 50. Rev. J. P Mathieu was celebrant, with Rev. w. A. Keefe of Plainfield deacon and Rev. Julian Ginet of Danielson sub deacon.
 From Central Village on a morning train the body was forwarded to St. Pie, Comte de Bagot, P. @. for burial. L. E. Kennedy was in charge of the f,,1oIoI ra7, +c
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Pierre AIlain.

Luke Allain of the H. C. Murray company left Monday afternoon for Neguac, New Brunswick, being called there by the death of his father, Pierre who died Sunday at St. Johns hospital. St. John. New Brunswick MT AIiain was about 70 years old and leaves a widow and twelve children.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Indecent panoes Iabooed.

Chief Richmond has delegated po- lice officials to attend all the dances in this city and has issued orders that the objectionable rag dances shall not be allowed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
William A. Edwards Jr.

William A, son of William A. and Dora M. Edwards, died April 19. 1913, at St. JOseph's hospital. Providence R. L. aged 9 years. The parents are we'll known in this citN
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
ROOM MATE MISSING.
Also s123, Watch and Clothing Belong ing to Joseph Swrotbowske from Jewett City.

If you happen to know Albert Hui, you will confer favor upon Joseph SWrotboWske by telling the latter where the former Is. The last named gentleman complained to the police Monday morning that when he awak- ened in the room in the City hotel he found that SIPS of his cash, a watch, a gold chain, some of his clothes and
 lui were missing. Now Hui may not be responsible for the disappearance of the other things. but he is responsi- bIe for his own dropping out of sight, and Swrotbowske is mighty anxious about him. not to mention some slight anxiety over the loss of his valuables.
 The long-name fellow told the police that he and Hui arrived here from Jewett City Sunday morning and took q room together at the City hotel. Hui was missing when the other man awakened in the morning, according to the information furnished the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

sition to business men and residents for watering streets not given the oil treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
FATALLY INJU R ED.
Spring in Gig Broke, Throwing Charles Poirier Out and Fracturino Skull.

There was a atat accident d West Thompson Saturday night when Charles Poirier, so. of North Grosven- ordale was thrown out of a gig in which he was riding. on account of the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
City Payroll S4S4. .33.

Last weeks city payroll: Police, s142.40; streets, $216.S2: sewers, $31; water. $94.11. Total, s4S4.33
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
OBITUARY.
Mrs. l. II. RaffertX.

Mrs. J. H. Raferty, who died early Monday morning at Putnam, was the sister-in-law of Mrs. William Wander man of Turner street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

The farmers in Ottawa. Canada, have co-operated to bring an electric al transmission line so they can tap on and secure cheap power and light.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
PUTNAM
Attorney John F. Carpenter Recover ing-Polce Looking for Albert Hui Alfred Lafontaine in Jail-Charles Poirier Fatally Injured.
Attorney Carpenter Recovering.

Daniel J. Byrne Of Boston returned to that city Monday after a visit with relatives here
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Brennan -Brassard Marriaue.

Frank A. Brennan of g Summer street, New London, and Miss Blanche Brassard of Putnam will be married August r, according to the announce ment in New London papers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22
Judgment Against Missing c. H.
 Curtis

Monday the Barbier-Lamoureux Co.,, who brought civil suit against C. H. Curtis. the missing Willimantic at torneY for bill of S1S.3O for mer- chandise, was given judgment by de- fault by Justice George k. Hinman The plaintiffs counsel was Lawyer Danahey.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

City Not to Go lceIess This Summer. The fact that W. II. Smith, a com
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY
 Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-22

A wireless station is being installed on Juan Fernandez Island-made famous by the story of Robinson Cru soc.