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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
JUDGE CURTIS GIVES TWO DECISIONS
Overrules Demurrer in Edwards Town of Waterford Defendant Must Now Fight Damage Suit-Verdict Sus- tained in Whitney New Haven Road.

I the town without due process of law.
 The plaintiffs counsel contended 1 that towns have no inherent rights but
 are creations of the state, and Tn the l they simply act as agent of the state | in the discharge of public duty; that l the state through its lawmakins power
 can obhge a town to reimburse it for injuries caused by it's defective high ways. such involuntary reimbursement 1 being penalty for municipal neglect. Judge Curtis in everything the de- fendant's demurrer observes that. right in claiming that there was no cause of action before enactment of the validating law, nevertheless it is not uncommon for the legislature to create cause of action, where one did not exist before The defendant town being now obliged to answer to the complaint the case will eventually be tried upon it's merits.
 No such effort to validate a notice has been known in Connecticut. The case nearest a parallel was in Mary land 40 years ago, when a suit was brought by Storekeeper several years after a riot, to make the town of Ha- gerstown pay for damages.
 Verdict for Mrs. Whitney Upheld
 The judgment for ss,25o given Mrs. Agnes Whitney in her suit against the New Haven road, is sustained by Judge Curtis. jury in the superior court here three weeks ago returned the verdict for the amount and attorneys for the setting aside the verdict.
 week ago Friday at the short cal endar session the motion to set aside the verdict was argued. Attorney Ken ealy argued for the motion and Attor- ney Donald G. Perkins against it. Judge Curtis took the motion under consid- eration and now hands down a de- cision sustaining the verdict of the jury.
 The matter will probably go up to the supreme court on appeal.
 This case was first tried year ago. The jury stood 10 to in favor of verdict for Mrs. whitney. but the jurymen could not reach a unanimous verdict, so the case was taken away from the jury for new trial.
 The second trial was held at the current session of the civil side of the superior court in New London. The verdict was one of the largest ever given by a jury in the state. Mrs. Whitney was represented in the suit by Attorney c. Curtis Morgan, Attor- ney Perkins being associate counsel.
 Mrs. Whitney sued for s10,00o. She was struck by a passenger train as she was walking over the tracks in the rear Of Chappells coal yard and suffered the loss of a leg.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
TOLD THE STORIES
 OF FAMOUS HYMNS State Secretary Bates Conducted in teresting Program at Y. M. C. A.

Stories of Famous Hymns Eas the l subject of the talk given by state sec retary of the I. M. c. A, E. T. Bates, at the mems meeting at the local as- i sociation Sunday afternoon. Prayer i was offered by W. R. Burnham, vice l president of the Y. M. C. 4. Stephen l E. Peckham led the singing. The ser 1 vice was an unusual one, each hymn 1 of which MT. Bates talked being sung by the gathering or as a solo by Mrs. George T. Lord, and illustrated by the stereopticon.
 It is well for us to feel thankful and praise the Lord for His many blessings in our lives. at all times, said the speaker. Every moment should be thankful one, the spirit of thank
 fulness being within us at all times. A picture of Martin Luther was shown
 and his best known hymn, A Mighty
 Fortress Is Our Lord. was sung by
 the gathering.
 Awake My Soul, excepting the Lords s
 prayer. exists in the world today. This
 hymn with which all are familiar. es
 pecially the last verse, Praise God
 written by Bisshop Thomas Kenn and
 has been a great inspiration to many
 men.
 modern hymn was next considered,
 Throw Out the Lifeline, written by
 Rev. E. S. Ufford who is now located in 9 Maine mission chapel. Rev. MT.
 Ufford got his inspiration for this
 hymn when he saw the rescue work going on at Nantasket beach during severe storm which drove eight yes sels on the shore. This was sung by
 Mrs. Lord. the men joining in the chorus. The Palms was then render ed in most pleasing manner by Mrs. Lord. F. c. Geer accompanying the singer on the piano.
 The inspiration for Let the Lower Lights Be Burning, came out of the disaster which overlook vessel be- cause the lower light as it was called was not lighted. The hymn was writ ten by Bliss We are lighthouse keep CTS. here for a purpose, and someone is looking to us for guidance. Are our lights burning, or are men losing their lives because they are out? This was given as a solo by Mrs. Lord.
 Abide With Me, was written by Hen ry Francis Leete on his last Sunday at home. He had been ordered else where by his physician on account of i'll health. He went away the next, day and never returned. Of all Charles Wesley's 1000 hymns the great star is Jesus Lover of My Soul
 Rev. John Fossett. an English Bap- tist clergyman in a small village with larger and better Eastorate. He preach ed his farewell sermon and his goods were packed when he decided that he could not leave the people of the vil- lage who needed him. Sitting down on a box of goods he wrote Biest Be the Tie That Binds. The meeting closed with the singing of this hymn by the congregation, all standing in 8 circle and grasping hands.
 Langs orchestra rendered a pleasing of selections before the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
SHOPPING MADE EASY.
How and Where Spring Hats May Be Found, at the Maximum of Style and the Minimum of Price.

Unfavorable weather did not inter fere much with hat buying Saturday Shoppers realize that Easter is draw ing near and that much must be crowded into the few remaining days
 A springlike model shown was of linen colored chip. faced with brick red velvet chip. The effective trim ming was red uncurled ostrich feath- CTS and red velvet loops.
 Extremely handsome was a shep- herdess with Persian crepe top, brim of hemp, garland of roses under the brim long streamer of Persian rib bon to be worn over the shoulder.
 A Tam shape in hemp, with black velvet facing. had a blue feather band and black velvet ears.
 Simple but modish was round bon net shape in rough straw. leather shade, it's sole trimming an orange and white fancy posed directly in the front.
 Elegant ir the extreme was 8 square Tam in fine black hemp, with white cord outlining it's velvet edge, a smart black numidi at one side and on the other three small tailored bronze bows
 Dove hemp was used in developing an elongated shape with Nell rose fac ing, shaded dove feather and finish of a French rose.
 Petunia satin braid built small hat, it's trimming one of the fashionable pyramids of liIacs in petunia blue and brown, set at the back and petunia velvet ribbon under the brim.
 Attractive was a. Continental rough fancy straw in reseda, always a fla vorite green for spring. Its facing was silk in changeable brown and green. Brown straight loops were up the front, finished with a circle of pale French roses.
 Only six more days in which to do Easter buying! Every minute must be improved!
 The spring hat must be selected and today before the final rush is the wis est time to buy.
 What to buy and where to shop to is the problem of the houri
 This problem The Bulletins adver- tisers answer fully and completely to- daY
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
PALM SUNDAY coMMUNIoNs.
Upwards of 500 at St. Patrick's Church at 7.3o Massive Societies Attend in pody,

The gloomy morning had no effect upon the attendance at St. Patrick church Palm Sunday, and at the early mass about 500 received holy com munion, including nearly 50 members of the Ladies' auxiliary. A. Q. H., Mrs Mary Sliney president, and about 6t members of St. Mary's Total AbstI- hence and Benevolent society. led by their president. Thomas Buckley, and vice president. James Mccarthy.
 The T. A. and B. members met al their hall on Broadway, marching to the church and occupying pews rs- served for them at the gospel side of the center aisle. They were designat- ed by their society badges and had white gloves. Pews at the epistle side of the aisle were occupied by the A. 0. H. auxiliary, who because of the near ness to St. Patrick's day. the patronal feast of the church. had donned green emblems knots of ribbon. carnations and roses.
 Because of the restrictions of Lent, altar hangings and vestments were of penitential violet and the only adorn- ment of the sanctuary was few white flowers with sprigs of green on glowed on either side of the sanctuary and above this altar. As customary, the mass was read by the rector, Rev John H. Frederick. At the gospel while Rev Father Frederick read the lengthy passion or suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew fxxvf and xxviD inaudibIy and in Latin, Rev. Thomas A. Grumbiy from the pulpit read the nara ton of the story of Calvary in English.
 A communion time, with beautiful
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17

orderliness, the societies were giv ven precedence, the Ladies auxiliary frs l. Rev. Father Grumbly assisted the rec tor in giving communion. Eighty persons can kneel at the long sanctu- ary rail at once. and six or seven times the railing was filled during the mass. The two societies at the ser vice number some of the best work CTS and best members of the parish and their reception of Easter com n-union in body proved a very edif1'- ing sight.
 Blessing and distribution of palms took place at the high mass at 1033 o'clock, Rev William F. Cavanaugh officiating. At the offertory William GoodfelloW sang o Salutaris which organist F. L. Farrell had set to the melody of The Palms.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
MRS. VIM. ARCHE FER
Tolls Mothers What To Dc For Deli
 cate Chiiaren.

My fourteen year old daughter was very thin and delicate. She had a bad cough so that I became very much alarmed about her health. She was nervous and did not sleep well, had very little appetite and doctors did not help her. Having heard so much about Vinol. I decided to give 1t a trial. It has helped her wonder fully. She can sleep all night now without coughing once. in fact her cough is gone. Her appetite is great ly improved and she has gained in weight. vinol Is wonderful medi- cine and I will always keep 1t in the hause. I wish every mother knew what Vinol will do for delicate chtl- dren" Mrs. Vim. Archer. Long Branch. N. J,
 This delicious cod liver and Iron preparation without oil Is B wonder ful body builder and strength crea- tor for both young and old. We promise to give elk your money ia every such case where Vinol does not benefit. This shows our faith in Vinol. Broadway Pharmacy, G. G. Engler. Norwich, Conn.
 P. $. For children's Eczema, Saxo saipe is guaranteed truly wonderful.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Bieachery Strikers Hold Mass Meeting in Union HaIl-Addresses Made in Polish and English

mass meeting of some 150 men women and children was held in Un- lon hall. North Main street, Sunday afternoon relative to the strike situa . t1on at the bleachery. The meeting was called to order about 3.30 o'clock and addresses were made in Polish by sympath12ers of the strikers, urging the men not to give way to the com : pany but to remain out until their de- mand was satisfied The attention paid by the audience was keen. and the speakers were loudly applauded at many points during their discourses. William Kellas. a prominent member of the local socialist party was intro duced to the strikers and ther friends by Mir Wnorowski. chairman of the m meeting and member of the loC al union of the l. ". W.
 The strikers stated Sunday that until thy get what they want they will not go back Another meeting relative to the strike will be held today (Mon- day).
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
PUT FINISHING co. ON
 SOUND FINANCIAL BASIS
President Wright Expects This Can
 Be Done Without Difficulty.

F. S. Jerome. treasurer of the United States Finishing company, yesterday admitted that the company was ask ing banks to extend it's notes for a period of six months pending a re- adjustment of capital He stated that a large number of extensions had been received, and that the company intend ed to enlarge it's working capital; also that the balance sheet showed a sur plus of at least $1000,000.
 President Joseph H. Wright said that the present difficulties had been caused from excessive expenditures for improvements and additions, but that he did not expect any great difficulty in placing the company again in a sound financial condition.-New York Tribune
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
MEDAL FOR SPEAKING.
Awarded to LeRey A. Swan-Hener
 able Mention for Two.

LeRoy A. Swan was awarded the prize in the Newton Perkins prize speaking contest by the judges. as an- nounced at the Saturday session of the N. F. A. by Principal Fl. A. Tirrell. The judges were Rev. C.. A. Northrop. Supt F. J. Graham and General Score tary F. R. Starkey and the awards were made as follows: First prize. Le= Roy A. Swan, IS; honorable mention, divided between Harold W. White. '13, and Ronald M. Kinball, '14. MT. Swan Is the son of MT. and Mrs. Amos c. Swan of Maple street. He is 8 prom inent football player of the academy squad and last year was captain of the football team. The prize is a, bronze medal. Saturday was given over to school examinations at the academy as there will be no session of the school on Good Friday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
YOUNG CITIZENS CLUB. Last Meeting of Season to Be An II frustrated Address by J. B. Stanton.

This (Monday) evening a meeting o1 the Young Citizens club will be held and J. B. Stanton will give the boys an interesting talk on the coal regions and oil fields in Virginia and the Dis trict of Columbia. His talk will be illustrated with stereopticon pictures It was intended to hold the meeting sooner, but there was some delay in procuring the slides from the state board of education During the past five months the club has held some very interesting meetings under the leadership of Mir. Stanton and a large attendance is expected at this eve eludfng one of the season. The club will continue their meetings some time in October
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Planning for Socials

Plans, for a number of sociaIs and entertalnments are well under way and much interest is being manifested in them by the members of the different societies in charge of the affairs. The Iotokett Hose company of Occurn have about completed arrangements for their first annual fair and social. in which novelty dancing will figure pTomlently. The Garde Brebeouf are planning for a whist and dance to he held in the near future During the evening there will be an exhibition drill by the Girls Garde of Moosup.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Thirty -third Anniversary Edltler

rhs Springfield Daily News of Springfield, Mass, celebrated it's thir- y-third anniversary by producing 8 special birthday number of 64 pages Tuesday evening of last week. It Is d prafseW orthy product.
 The issue gives the history of the News, which was founded in 1850 by Charles !. and Edward Bellamy. Much of the special edition is devoted to the changes. improvements and develop ment of the city during the papers sxistenca,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Nit. HoIxoke AIunnaa Met.

The Eastern Connecticut Mt Ho1- yoke Alumnae association held its spring meeting at the home of Mrs
 Nelson Keeney of New London. The recently elected president, Miss Mary Avery, of this city. presided. Local m aem bers were well represented Trans action of the usual business of the meeting was followed by pleasant social hour during which dainty re- treatments were served by the hostess
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Card Tourney Here.

This tMonday) evening the Holy here to contest with St NIarv's Holy Name society in the card tournament This will be the last game that the To- cal society will play in the tournament and the result will be awaited with in tense interest by the members of both societies The last time that St. Mary's players met the Jewett City team they went dowIeto defeat by 20 points but their former high score puts them in the lead over JeMett City
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Gospel Mission Meeting.

In the Gospel Mission rooms on Sat- urday night in Room 3, Steiner build ing, T. H. Peabody conducted the usual meeting under the auspices of the mission. The storm made the meeting smaller than usual, but it was full of interest. Sandwiches and coffee were served to those who re- sponded to the invitation to come in to the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Holy Name SnniAtu

The Holy Name society of St. Mary's church held their regular monthly Of the church Sunday afternoon, with President Joseph A. DonneHy in the chair Reports of the officers were call ed for and accepted, showing the so- cIety to be in a fiourishing condition Other important business matters were transacted and adjournment was taken about o'clock. There was good at tendance at the meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
PuIIet's Ega Extraordin.rv

Rhode Island Red bullet belonging td Mason ]. Cogseshan of Trading Cove surprised hifa with all egg of remartia ble size last week. It weighed , ounces and measured inches one way and seven the other. Mir Casses- hall exhibited the egg at the Bulletin office on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
TAFTVHLE
Societies Receive Holy Communion at
 Sacred Heart Church.

Sunday morning the members of the Lafayette club walked in body from thelr club rooms on Front street to the sacred Heart church. where they re- celved holy communion at the early morning mass. The societies that re- celved holy communion were St Anne's s society, the Lafayette club, Union St Jean Baptiste, the Artisans and the T. A. B.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
BORN.

DAVIGNON-In Taftvflle. March 15, a son to MT. and Mrs. Edward Davis non. 5 ASTON-In Massa peag, March II. 1913, son to MT. and Mrs. F. J. Aston. KENNEY-In West Thompson. March s. 1913. a son to MT. and Mrs. John kenney.
 PINkMAN-In Mystic. March Ii. 1918. a son to MT. and Mrs. James Pink man..
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Sunday afternoon a rehearsa

Sunday afternoon a rehearsal of the chorus of the Father Mathew min strels was held in the tenperance rooms. meeting of the committee in charge of the fair was held in the society's rooms in Carpenters hall on Sunday morning. The plans for the fair have nearly all been completed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Mrs. E. w. Wilbur Spoke.

On Sunday night Mrs. F. W Wilbur conducted the service at the Norwich Town M. E. church, taking for the sub
 ject of her sermon, The Crucifxion.
 There was a good attendance at the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17

Rev. Joel s. Ives of Hartford gave an interesting address In the Taftville congregational church Sunday morn Ing; He spoke on Connecticut Oppor- tunitieS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17

Mentioned among high stand naen in Trinity college graduating class are Themas G. Brown of Norwich and AL fred J. Ltf1eureux ef JeWstt City.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Goina to AIherta

Ernest Tanguay of Canada, who has neen nere for some time on a visit. will leave Friday for Alberta, in the north west. He will be accompanied by Thomas Mercfer and MT. Adams. The party intend to pass two days in Mon- treaI.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
Notes

The minstrels of the Shetucket Hose company held rehearsal Su.dav aft ernocn in the engine house
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17

The Bulletin should be deiiver-a everywhere in the city before a. ai.
 Subscribers who fall to receive it by that time will confer a favor by rs-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17

Raymond Chartier spent Sunday with relatives in Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17

DIED. MAINE-In Laurel Glen, March Is 1913. Miss Ellen Maine. a native of Voluntown. aged B years. LAMARRE-In Baltic March 15, Ar thur Lamarre. aged 25 years. MOORE-In Norwich March 15. 1918, Isabella, widow of Allen L. Moore aged 70 years. Funeral services will be held 2 t the Buckingham Memorial Monday, March 17, at p. h.. HoPKINs-In Norwich. March 15, 1913, Carrie E. Hopkins. Notice of funeral hereafter. LUCAs-At sea. Feb. 2s, 1913, Benja- min Lucas of Poquetanuck. Prayer at his late home at Poquetanuek Tuesday. March IS, at p. m. Ser vices in St. James church at 2so. DAVIS-In Norwich March IS, Alpha E. Davis. ged S3 years. Funeral service will be held a t his late home. SS Cliff street. Monday, March IT. at 1 o'clock. Burial in Brooklyn, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17

The Holy Name societies, both junior and senior, received holy communion at the early mass Sunday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17

Daniel Day was a Sunday visitor i, New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17

Uf
 Predictions for Saturday: Overcast, colder. rain or snow.
 Saturdays wea ther. Rain, muggy. Predictions for Sunday: Unsettled and much colder
 Sundays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
MARRIED.

NOLAN-RYAN-In this city, Marcl 15. 1913, by John H. Barnes. J: P. Edward Nolan and Miss Jennie NJ Ryan, both of Milford. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
un, Nleon nnd Tides.
GREENEVfrLE NEWS

Six hours after high water it is low ioe. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-17
THE WEATHER.
Today's Weather Forecast.

Today's Weather Forecast.
 For Southern New England: Fair Monday and Tuesday; colder east portion Monday; brisk west winds. Predictions from the New York Her. aid: On Monday it will be clear with lower temperatures and fresh to light west northwest winds.
 The outlook for Tuesday is mostly fair and slightly warmer.
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Seyin'se pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
Contest Wakes
Hot With First
Count Monday
Miss Linda, Gallavan Winner
of Cash Prize---Big Bonus T.
Offered for Work Be-
fore Second Count

The first count in the New Era
Merchants contest which has been
running for about month now was
held lost Monday night and resulted
in Miss Linda Gallavan securing the
special prize of $40 offered the one re-
ceiving the highest number Of votes
at the first count. Miss Gallavan's
total vote was 2l,725. Two others
who followed closely and worked hard
for the prize must be given special
mention. These two ladies were Miss
Ada Matthews and Miss Pearl Wilson.
the former having 1920 votes at the
first count and the latter II, $50.
The second count will be held on
November 3 at which time special
prize OF $40 in gold will be given the
contestant making the greatest gain
In votes between the first and second
counts. From now until the time the
second count ia made the bonuses Of
fered as special inducement to extra
effort will be as follows:
For every seven new subscribers a
bonus Of 10000 votes. making a total
OF Ia, 200 votes for the seven new sub
scribers turned in at the same time.
For every seven renewal subscriD-.
a total of 1850 votes for the seven
renewals turned In at the same time.
For every seven back subscriptions
a bonds Of 5000 votes. making a total
OF $500 votes for the seven back sub
scriptions turned in at the same time.
For every 40 merchants coupons
brought to this Office at the. same
time and checked by the publisher or
his assistants bonus OF 500 votes will
be given, making total OF 800 votes
for each forty merchants coupons.
These bonuses are the largest bonus
offer on clubs OF seven subscrip ptions
or any other club OF single subscrip-
tions during the contest aud it will
pay you to get busy right away and
keep at IL In getting new subscrip-
tiOus while the bonuses are large and
the field is clear. We would like to
encourage those contestants who are
working. to better efforts. You will
note by the bonuses offered from now
until the second count that "A few
subscriptions can easily change the
standing OF the list OF candidates en-
tirely. Don't get discouraged by the
hrst count, but keep at IL.
The following is the vote cast at
the count on Monday evening and the
total vote and standing OF the con.
testants.