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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

of the regulations made by the Mehe- gan park board
 The committee on public works re- ported grades for Eachem street from Washington street westerly, on both sides of the street as far as Uncas street The sidewalk is te be six feet wide. A hearing on the grades was set for May 1s and adopted by the councils vote.
 Accepts Memorial Day invitation.
 The council was invited by Sedgwick post. No. 1, G. A. R., to participate in the observance of Memorial day. If was accepted and $2e0 voted for neces- sary expenses.
 Three Annual Reports.
 The annual report on the fire de- mittee. Thomas H. Becixiey, J. Henry Shannon and William J. Kramer.
 The report was accepted and ordered printed in the journal. 1t vii be found elsewhere in this issue of The Ruile- tin.
 City Milk Insuector Dr. D. J. Shahan presented his report, which was ac- cepted and ordered printed i'll the jour nal.
 The annual report of the water works board was presented without reading. It was ordered printed in the journal.
 The reading of a report presented by the park commissioners was omitted. The report was ordered printed and the part referring to expenses was re- ferred to finance committee.
 William Kramer was nominated to fill a vacancy as city Weigher, and he was elected. He was nominated by Alderman Gebrath.
 New Supernumerary Appointed.
 The name of Michael Pounch to fill a vacancy on the seupernumerary police force was presented by the po- lice commissioners. He was elected, all F ballots being cast for him.
 The following monthly report was made by the street department, total expenditures being $2,714.42, as follows: :: West Side district, surface repairs, $3I25; cleaning streets and gutters. S447.06; repairing wall. West Thames street, $4; collecting garbage and ash- es, S447.69: at barn, $52.50; sprinkling streets, s51.75 outside work, $1a50; sweeping block and brick pavement, $1,104.23, eight outside teams; Sachem street improvement, ,s1, ,10423; at crush CT, $250.76.
 The average number of men em- ployed during the month was 66.
 The city treasurer's report was ac- cepted without reading.
 Department bills were approved as follows: Finance, $61,29Z23; cemetery, $652.3S; police, $2.20S.7b; street light ing, s1,739.S1; gas and electric. $9,- 272.67; fire. $1.940.52; park. $145.e2; public works, $3,46S3s; water, $5,S5e 45
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville nd Motion Pictures.

pleasing programme is offered during the first half the week at the Auditorium, with an entertaining variety of. motion pictures and three attractive vaudeville numbers. The Kiuemacolor motion pictures continue to please and at Mondays shows the two-reei kinemacolor film, The Strug- giie, made big hit.
 Gwynne and Gossette in a rural comedy number, The Golden Wedding. present a pleasing line of humor and sing with great effect number of old farorite songs. Vera DeBaSsoini con- pines an attractive appearance, nice voice and good line of songs, and won big applause at Mondays shows. Sammy Watson, with two assistants. presents a farmyard buriesque of roar ing comedy and clever animal stunts. A donkey, dogs. roosters and little pink pig all take part in the perform ance and all are well trained The number gets a good hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
WILL NEED S5.0o0
 FOR MoHEGAN PARK Board Makes Its Annual Report--l Hopes to See Car Service Estah- lished.

In making it's annual report to the common council meeting on Monday night, the board of pary commission CTS mentioned their desire to arrange some plan by which band concerts could be given at the park in the sum- mer and said in part;
 The people of Norwich, visiting the park, are again urged to remembaf that it belongs to them and that 1t is only displaying common sense to try to preserve, improve and make more attractive their own property. They should never be guilty of the careless nf ss which has ofen resulted in dis astrous forest or grass fires, nor. should they be so thoughtless as to permit their dogs to injure or worry the ani- nials which belong in the park. Past experience has made it imperative = frame the rule about visitors keeping dogs under leash which has recently been sent to your honorable body for approval.
 The board approves most earnestly the proposed plan of establishinS street car service which will enable the public to ride to point in the park not far from the lake. Ii is hoped that the Connecticut company. whien las, or soon will have legislative at tiloFity to lay track into the park. will exercise tho right and confer this. pa: tieuIar favor on the public when it builds its line on Roswell avenue.
 To meet the ccst of some extension of the Taftville entrance, of keeping the ctller roads in proper repair, esI'e ciaIly the Greeneville entrance which Las seen badly cut up by heavy and unusual teanling, or a short branch read of misceIia anc>us labor. the sT- perint andent's sd.ary, policing, fire in surance, increasing the deer enclos ure a road seraper and any ordinary tools, the sum of S5,e00 will be neces- sary for next year, and the request is made that the same be submitted as an item in the estimates for con sideratioa by the rFxt city meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
GAVE VALUABLE ADVICE ON ARRANGING SHRUBBERY
Miss Amy L. cosasweII Heard in Prae- ticaI Talk on Shrubs and Gardens.

! Shrubs and Gardens was the sub
 ject of an interesting and instructive
 paper given by Miss Amy l.. Coggswell before a well attended meeting heli in the vestry of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church Monday evening un- der the auspices of the New London County Horticultural society. Presi- dent s. A. Gilbert called the meeting to order at o'clock and presented Miss Coggswell, who is a member of the society Miss Coggswell took as an example the owner who is locating new home and laying out the grounds and gave valuable suggestions for the arrangement of shrubbery. She advocated the use of native frs. cedars, laurel, etc., placed at effective distances from the house, as a screen to hide any unpleasant objects. She made suggestions es to arrangement of shrubs and gardens. the time of planting and arrangement of colors to the best advantage for the whole season. During the informal talk which followed the paper Miss Coggsweu an swered 8. number of questions which proved of value to the amateur gar deners present. The members of the society were well pleased that one of their members was able to give so helpful and interesting a talk.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

clothes. One day my husband got the neighbors in to see what the matter was but they could not help me. My first thought was for Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and sent my hus- band out forit and took it until 1 was en- tirely cured. am woman of perfect health and my health and happiness came from Lydia E. Pinkham's medi- cine. You may rest assured that do all can to recommend your wonderful medicine to my friends. "- MRS. FRED STONE, Route No. 3, Malone, N. Y.
 The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, is unparalleled. It may be used with perfect confidence by women who suffer from displacements, iniam- nation, Liberation, ,tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backachc, bearing-down feeling, fatuleney, indigestion, dizziness or nervous prostration. Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound is the stan- dard remedy for female ills.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
THE TRUE TEST
Tried in Norwich, It Has Stood the
 Test.

The hardest test is the test of time, and Doan's Kidney Pills have stood it well in Norwich. Kidney sufferers can hardly ask for stronger proof than the following:
 Mrs c. Bennett 46 Palmer St. Nor wich, Conn, says: Some years ago a member of my family suffered from backache. Every cold he caught set tied on his kidneys and aggravated the trouble His kidneys were disordered as was shown by the kidney secretiors being irregular in passage. Doan's Kidney Pills. procured at N D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store. brought prompt relief" Statement given August 27, 1soS.)
 LASTING EFFECT.
 At a later interview Mrs. Bennett said: "Doan's Kidney Pills cured a member of my family of kidney trouble some years ago and there has been no recurrence of 1t. I willingly confirm my former public endorsement of this remedy"
 For sale by ali dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster -Milbrrn Co.. Buffaic. New York. sole agents for the united States.
 Remember the name = Doan's and take no other
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
PERSONAL

Miss Carol De Wolf of Black Hal l was in Norwich last week, Miss Mary E. Clark of Westbroek i, visiting friends in Norwich. l E. c. Leete and M. Mcclure have returned from Fishers Island. Miss Mary Weiss of Mantle was a recent guest of friends in Norwich. 1 Mrs. l. A Lamb of Groton is the guest of Mrs. D. c. Leete of Trading l Cove.
 MT. and Mrs. W. H. Dawley are spending short time in Ashford with 1 relatives. Mrs. John c. Snow of Mansfield De- pot is visiting her sister, Mrs J. B Palmer. Jr.
 Miss Bertha Gallup of Voluntown is the guest of Miss Lillian Cross of Maple street.
 Mrs. E. N. Coleman returned recent ly from visits in Haydenville ard Springfield, Mass.
 Mrs. Joel P. Norton and son of Saybrook were in Norwich last week, calling on relatives
 Michael Schwartz. Leo Gordon and Herman Budnick enjoyed an auto trip to Boston on Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs A. A. Haley of Mystic have been entertaining their cousin, Stephen Egglestone of Norwich.
 Miss Maud Chapman, a teacher in the school at Stafford Springs was at her home here for the week end.
 Miss Abbie Kelly and Miss Anna Embach of Norwich have returned from a visit to friends in New Lon don.
 Mrs. John Hubbard of Norwich was at Fishers Island last weeek to see her son. who is employed at the livery sta ble there.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles May of Nor wich have been guests of MT. and Mrs, Andrew Woods Of Jordan Cove, Waterford.
 Amos c. Swan, Charles Olson and Walter D Abendroth made a automo- bile party to the baseball game in New London Monday
 Raymond T. Moore of Tacoma, an extended visit with his aunt. Mrs. Fletcher E. Boynton of Freeman ave- hue.
 Arthur Schulz, who was badly in- jured in the accident at St. Joseph's church last week, is showing encour- aging improvement at his home on North street
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Marquis Of Brooklyn, N Y, were at Mrs. Marquis former home on Asylum street over Sunday. Mrs. Marquis is to remain fer ten days stay.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
Complexion Secrets
 Of An Actress"

In recently issued volume bearing the above title the author says: Con- tinuous use of grease paints, rouge My skin WAS eoloriess. wrinkled. coarse and pnnctyred With large pores, In England l heard of the virtues of mer- colfzed wax; my first experience with this mary eious substance convinced me 1t was more Valuable than all eOsmet- plexion begins to go wrong 1 get an ounce of mercolized wax at the nearest drug store, spread on a thin layer of it before retiring, washing it off next morning. The wax. after few such treatments seems literally to absorb the worn -out cuticle, when a brighter, healthier, younger-looking skin ap- pears.
 For the wrinkles and enlarged pores l began using q solution of saxolite, one ounce dissolved in half pint witch hazel Bathing the faee in this every day fer q while soon rsIIevsd the condition most wonderfully"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
SCHOOL EVIDENT
 REENGAGED BY BOARD
E. J. Graham at Head of Norwich
 Schools for Another Year.

School Superintendent Edward J. Graham was reengaged for the nexr year at a meeting of the town school board held on Monday evening in the superintendent's office at the town court house. Chairman H. A. Tirrell presided over the meeting and tf.e three supervising principals, ]. B. Stanton, F. L. Newton, and F. P. Mo- Namara, were reappointed.
 The regular bills were ordered paid and Superintendent Grahams recom- mendations for increases in wages for such teachers as were not up to the maximum for their grade were pre- scented before the board and were 1p- proved. They affect about 50 teacherS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
MAY LOSE SIGHT.
Joseph Montague of Westerly Hurt in
 Norwich Foundry

Joseph Montague of Westerly met with a serious accident while at work in a foundry in Norwich Saturday which may result in his losing the sight of one eye, if Lot both of them.
 Montague was helping pour off when suddenly there was an explo- sion. The flames flashed toward him and particles of metal struck him in the face. and both of his eyes were affected.
 He has been taken to his home in Westerly. He has been confined in perfectly dark room and it is said that the recovery of his sight is an uncerIaintV
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Thomas Sanders.

Following an illness of several days, Mary Smith, wife of Thomas Sanders, died in her home. No. 426 Main street, Monday morning at 2.30 o'clock. She was a native of Birmingham, England. and came to this country P years ago, having since made her home in this city. There survive besides MT. Sanders 13 children, five of whom re- side in this country and eight in Eng- land Those who reside here are Mrs. William Freeman. Mrs, Thomas Buck ley and Mrs. John Stott of this city, Mrs W. Whately of Jersey City and Richard Sanders of this city. Mrs. Sanders, who was of 8. quiet disposi- ton, was a loving mother and wife, and her many friends deeply mourn her loss.
 Leander Collins,
 Leander Collins died in the hospital Saturday night following an illness with chronic nephritis. He was the son of George Tyler Collins and Avis Wilbur Collins and was born in Hop kinten in May 65 years ago. MT. Col lins twas a farmer and came here from Westerly, R, I.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
----------------------- ------ GANDER MATCHES BROOD,
Edward D. Tarbox's Big White Bird Comes Of the Nest with Nine Hardy GosIines.

At the Edward D. Tarbox farm in Lisbon. his old gander walked out proudly at one o'clock Sunday after noon with nine goslings which he had matched. After the gander had so strangely persisted in sitting on five eggs deserted by the goose. Mir. Tar box decided to put under him five other goose eggs on which sl hen had been sitting. The gander matched nine of the ten eggs.
 Monday a number of Mir. Tarbox' S neighbors called and were diverted at the sight of the goslings. all hardy and lively. following their sire to a pond 10 drink.
 Perhaps it is compunction, perhaps envy, but the old goose. which deserted the nest several weeks ago, began to set Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
MAKING SETTLEMENTS IN
 SUPERIOR COURT CASES
Will Make Way for Chesboroush
 Divorce Triai.

Two cases which were assigned for trial here this morning before the su- perior court will not occupy the time of the court so that the Chesborough divorce case will probably be con- tinued.
 The eases which went off are Mich ael Cunningham vs. l.. E. Harris and Mrs. Sarah Shea vs. City of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
Coast Artillery Appointmen+s.

Adjutant General George M Cole announces the following appointments in the Coast Artillery corps of the na : tienal guard: Private Clarence A. Woodruff, Fourteenth company, First Sergeant Ira Warren, Fifth company and Private Justis Fennell, Seventh company, to be second lieutenants, all with rank from May g.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
Some Epworth Lsaous Prohlana. ]

An interesting talk on Some Epworth Leasne Problems was given by Miss Beatrice M. Smith of North Grosven- ordale Monday evening before the Ep- worth league of the Trinity Methodist attendance including members from other leagues. At the close of the in structfFe address there was a pletsant social time an refreshments were serv. ed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
Third. Adv. fer Screen Waaon Service

Postmaster William Caruthers has been directed by the department at Washington to advertise again for bids for the screen wagon mail service here. This will be the third time that the bidds will be asked for for the local service. They can be received up to the afternoon of May Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
Constipation Cured.

Dr. Kings New Life Pills will re- lieve constipation promptly and get your bowels in healthy condition again John Supsic. of Sanbury, Pa. says: They are the best pills I ever used, and I advise everyone to use them for constipation, indigestion and liver complaint Will help you. Price 2Se Recommended by Lee & Osgood
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

talnly dOne me a i0C of good. first heard of it when l was a girl and I always said that if I ever had fe- male trouble 1 would take it.
 "I suffered from organic inf1anlma- tion and would have spells when I would be in such pain that | would tear my
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
incidents In Society.

Mrs. William F. Converse of New York and Norwich is at her summer home in Old Saybrook for short time.
 MT. and Mrs. James Lewis Smith of Broad street. who have been in New York for several months are visiting their sister, Miss Carrie E. Rogers. in Washington
 The meeting of the Graduate Nurses association of Connecticut is to be held at the Charter Oak private hospital, Hartford, Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
THE METHODICAL HOUSEWIFE

], One woman said to another the other day:
 Florence, how do you man age? You have prettier things in your house. better food on your table and wear better clothes than I. and yet I don't believe you spend nearly as much money as I do."
 I'll tell you how I do it. I spend just twenty minutes a day reading the newspapers. By looking through the advertise ments each day I see just where and how I can get the smartest things and the best values for my money.
 By looking at the ads, I learn just who is selling what I need at the best price and then l go right after it, No matter what I want, food. clothing, or entertainment. | find ont where I can get 1t most quickly and conveniently. Twenty minutes a day saves me hundreds of dollars a year.s'
 The advertisements in THE . sBtJ LLETlN, are' signboards to many women. By the regular perusal of these ads the cost of living is reduced in many d home.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06
IN SUCH PAIN
 WOMAN TORE
 HER CLOTHES
Testifies She Was Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.

Malone, N. Y, -" "Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has cer-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

THERE IS no advertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The BuI- serp fpy puslness results
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

City Treasurer c. $. Ayery's sum mary of receipts from May Is, 1912, to April Is, 1913. is as follows: Bal. on hand May IS. 1912,, $32,21S.36
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

The Rev. Joseph N Dinand, $. J., president of Holy Cross college. has issued to the alumni of the college the annual statement of the Alumni hall fund. The report shows that $2,572.50 was contributed last year by members of the Alumni association.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

City Treasurer of disbursements s
 propraions.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

Washington papers continue to re- fer to the gay social season of Mrs. Henry F. Driscoll of South Coventry, who has just given a big dinner for Vice President and Mrs. Marshall.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

The Christian Endeavor societies of New London went to Palmertown on Sunday night and united in a meeting with the Norwich and Montville so- eieties who had Mrs Strouthers. a re- turned missionary and field secretary of the China C. E., to address the gathering.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

State school superintendents from several New England states met with Secretary Charles D. Hine of. the state board of education last week and discussed the uniform certifcation of teachers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

District Superintendent Scrivener of Norwich when at Sterling Methodist church stated that that church will Ge supplied for the present until moro definite arrangements can be made. The former pastor, Rev. s. l.. Martin. is located at HIbbardston, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-06

The state association of Stationary Engineers will gather in Meriden June 26, 27 and 2S, for their 29th annual meeting, and it is expected that fully three hundred members of the aSsocia- ton will be present. There are about 45 appointed delegates
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-30
PLEASANT GROVE.

Pleasant Grove, June 28.-Some OF
our people are very busy at present
canning vegetables and fruit for the
winter. Mrs. Burns has a small cam
ner, and is doing a great business.
Mrs. w. ]. Roberts, of Pensacola,
who has been visiting her mother, Mrs
Samantha Roberts, for the past week,
will return to the city today, Mr. Rob-
erts having returned last Monday
Mrs. Nancy Rich was the guest of
Mrs. Catherine Coe yesterday.
The people here are getting very
anxious about the rural mail route
that was granted some time ago. They
all take a great amount of mail, and
" hen they can get the mail regularly
a their doors, there is no doubt but
what they will take more. Some of
the residents are going up for exami-
nation soon, and we hope they may be
lucky enough to get the job.
A little rain would be gladly &C
cepted by all of the farmers here The
farms are very dry at present.
Mrs. Theo. Roberts spent a pleasant
day yesterday, visiting Mrs. Beatrice
Wilson of this place.
Mr. LEM has not been so well for
the past few days.
Mr.. j. H. Cloud has been little i'll
at his home for the past few days.
A party, composed of Mrs. D. NJ.
Cherry, Mrs. Mary Frazier and Mrs
Stella Burns spent a pleasant day re-
Gently near the head of Zig Lagoon
fishing and picking berries.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-30
MISS CONNOR
PASSES AWAY
At HER HOME
AN EsTIMA5LE YOUNG WOMAN
5REATHEss LAST AFTER PRO-
TRAcTED ILLNESS-BODY WILL
BE CONVEYED TO MoNTeoM-
cry, WHERE INTERMENT WILL
BE HELD TOMORROW.

After an illness covering a period OF
several months, Miss Kate Common
peacefully passed away at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Stout
All East Zarragossa street at lO
o'clock yesterday morning.
Miss Common had been in declining
health for some time and returned re-
Gently from DeFuniak Springs, where
she spent several weeks in the hope
of regaining her strength. but with
each succeeding day she grew weaker
until the final summons came yeSter-
day.
The deceased came to Pensacola
from Montgomery several years ego
and soon won the love and esteem
of every one with whont she came in
contact by her cheerful disposition and
strong individuality.
Miss Conner was a devout member
of the First Methodist church and al
ways took a deep interest in charita-
BILE work. The body will be carried to
Montgomery tonight at 10 o'clock, ac-
companied by the family and Rev. NJ.
H. Holt, pastor of the First Methodist
church, who will conduct the services
in that city.
The body of Miss Connor will be laid
to rest in the grave that was prepared
for her brother who died in Cuba dur
ing the Spanish American war, but
whose body was not permitted to be
brought to this country at that time.
The death of Miss ConIlor occasion
ed the deepest regret throughout the
city and last night the silver grey
casket was covered with flowers, tokens
of love from a, host of friends.