davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
Unclaimed Letters.

The unclaimed letters in the Ner- wich post office for the week ending September 20 were as follows: G. H. Burnham, J. c. Bremberg, Mde Mary COutu, Herbert R. Gardner, William George. George F. Harrington, w. C.. Rowland. Hugh Hutchinson, Mrs. Eliza Laney Miss Anna Lynch, w. NJ. Mar tin, Mrs. E. Minard, Leerdere Menard, Mrs. w. O. Partridge, Mrs Lena Perre Mrs. Helena Shay, Karl Smith. William XNnpH
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
IMPROVING ROADS
 THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
Travelling Will Be Better in All the
 Towns

There is considerable activity in the construction of new roads and in road repairing in this section of the state at present, and several stretches of new roadway are to be commenced shortly.
 In Old Lyme a stretch of macadam about mile in length is nearly com pleted, and in East Lyme a stretch of tarred macadam two miles in extent Is also nearing completion, On the New London turnpike in Waterford two miles of tar maeadarn roadway have been finished and a piece Of native maeadam on Logger Hiii has just been started,
 In Greten work is well along on the native maeadam road at Fort Hill, in length about a mile and a half, In Steningten werk will be started next week on q two mile stretch of native faeadam, and in North Stenington a mile ef gravel road will be commenced at the same time.
 The efiy weFk in Preston at present is en the SteRingteH road at Fox HilI where work is well along eh the stretch of about mile of native maeadam.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
PASSED OVER CHECK
 FOR VOTING MACHINES.
Town Pays $6,ooo fer the Ten Bought
 from Triumph Company.

On Friday Clerk Spalding of the se- lectmen's office gave Judge John H. Barnes. attorney for the Triumph Vot- ing Machine company, a check for $6,000 for the ten machines. The pro- test of the Empire Voting Machine company against the use of the Fri umph machine on the ground of in fringement of patents has been with drawn and the patents and rights of the Empire company acquired by the makers of the Triumph machine.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
Blue Crepe With Bulgarian Embroidery and Shadow Lace is Here shown.

The fronts are made in surplice style, and the waist is bloused. The front fulIn ess is gathered under square yoke. The low neck is finished with a rolling collar having pointed back. The sleeve in wrist length is dart fitted. In shorter length it has round cuff. The pattern is cut in five sizes-32. 34, 96, 3S and 40 inches, bust me6 sure. IL requires 3h yards of 36- inch material for a 36-inch size.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept. Norwich Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
PROMISES TO LOOK UP
 GRADE CROSSING MATTER.
Mayer Murphy Saw New Haven Road
 Official About Eighth Street.

Mayor r. c. Murphy returned on Fri- day from Hartford, where he had been to see some of the New Haven road officials regarding the grade crossing at Eighth street which he believes should be eliminated.
 Mayer Murphy saw Division SuPt. Hellowei1 and had a D. Dnlise from him that he would come here very soon to look at the situation regarding the grade crossing st Eighth street.
 It is the mayors belief that the do- fag away of this grade crossing would be 8. comparatively simple matter and could Be accomplished by elevati1E the tracks.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
Y. M. 8. CLUB DANCE.
First of the Season lied Large Mum
 Der Present at Cadillac Hall.

The Young Afen's Social club gave a successful social eR Friday evening, the first club dance of the season in Cadillac hall, and had 9 large attend anee for the programme given by the Cadillac orchestra. Fhe committee in charge included Samuel SwatbzuFg, Philip Smith, Julius Smith, Nathan BluHaeRttal and Meyer Budnic1
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
Men ef Resten and New EnaIand.

There has been published by the Boston American a 1S6-page volume entitled Men of Boston and New Eng land, containing the pictures and short biographical sketches of leading citi- zeps who are CT apt to be in the public eye. It is a finely printed, cloth bound volume of particular value in news paper and reference libraries.
 Included in the list is Timothy J. FaIvey of Boston, a former business man of this city and native of Leba non. He is president of the Massachu sets Bonding and Insurance, company
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
Improvements at Y. M. c. A. Gynaaasi-

Work of repainting the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium repairing and adding to the apparatus is nearly completed, and the floor will be ready for business in a short time Physical Director Nick erson is now arranging his schedule of classes for the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
Fell frana Nerandnh

The youngest son of Robert Johnson is making favorable progress towards recovery after a fall last Monday on the verandah at 5b Cedar street, in which his arm was broken Dr. H E. Higgins was called te attend the ease
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
sodafity Decides Upon Minstrel sbou

At recent meeting the Sodality vet- ed to arrange for a minstrel show and vaudeville performance this fall The date was not determined uBoR, but will probably be before the end of Ne EeF47fpr
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20
Socialists Gave Dance.

Tine Norwich socialist party conduct ed an enjoyable dance Friday evening in F'reeh1iehkeit hail, with a good number iR attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Kindergartens in Worcester, Mass, cost on an average s31.5s per pupil for the year; elementary grades, cost $34.9I; high school, $sS-69s
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

in Boston, director of the Federal Trust company. trustee of the Boston Five Gents Savings bank and a member o1 influentiaI Boston clubs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Education is not what is done for a person, but what is done by him.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Dwight J. Cooley 62, died at his home, 511 Hancock street, Springfield Mass, Thursday evening after a short illness. James and George Cooley of Stafford are his brothers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Ellsworth Tracy of Thomaston, who died recently, was chairman of the ed uCatiOnal committee in the last session of the legislature, and in that office became known to a number in eastern Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

There are many bayberries in the fields below Montville, In Windham county one woman makes good pin money gathering these to be made into candles.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Mrs. Alfred Colt. wife of Judge Colt who has been seriously ill, is gaining daily and the family will soon return to their home in Huntington street. New London, from their Ocean -~-ch cottage.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

The Connecticut Transcript an- nounces that the Forty Hours Devo- ton begins Sunday in St, Andrew s, Colchester, and St. Thomas Volun- town.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

The semi-annuaI meeting of the Woman's Congregational Home Mis- sionary union of Connecticut is to be held in Putnam Wednesday. Oct. l. This organization embraces all of the auxiliaries of Congregational churches of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Mrs Sara T. Kinney is chairman general of the celebration of the 21st anniversary of the Connecticut D. A. R., to be held in Foot Guard armory, Hartford, Nov. H. The celebration will be a genuine family affair and none but Daughters will be admitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Genealogical research in Albany has been claiming he attention of Mrs EIisha E. Rogers, of Division street. She is expected home this evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Miss Emeline Austin. who died in Webster, Mass, after a lingering ill., ness, was born in Windham, but lived in Coventry for 30 years. The body was sent to Coventry for burial We'd nesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

The department steamer Correction, which took the Gaynor party down the bay to meet the Lusitania, with Mayor Gaynor's body, was built at the Palmer shipyard, Noank. two or three years ago and was christened by Marion GaynOr.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

the Pequot entertained at their beau tiful home the other day when their guests had the pleasure of listening to Rosa Zammels, a pupil of Eugene Ysaye, render selections on the violin. Later Mrs. Palmer sang several seIec- tiOns.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

On Friday, Lincoln Wadsworth and Bruce $. MacMillan were at Poque- tanuck cove. Although there were many black ducks and whistlers, they did not rise, probably due to the un- favorable weather conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

4 new general timetables affecting all divisions will go into effect on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad Sunday, Sept. 28.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

After the rain the woods will begin to show autumn tints more and more
 Those who have been prospecting predict a big crop of nuts.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

A Woodstock summer resident. Clar- ence W. Bowen, writes enthusiastically of his ride in a Zeppelin airship at Baden Baden. He rode for an hour and half. more than 500 feet high. a distance of 50 miles and return. He and his family sail for home today. Sept 20
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-20

Although many of the cottagers at Best View have left for their city homes. that attractive resort is by no means deserted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-30
SMITHFIELD.

The Gould school closed, Friday,
June 30, with short program and a
Box social. The schoolroom was
prettily decorated with ferns and Wild
flowers. The entertainment consiste
of songs, recitations and a dialogue,
all of which were well carried out.
Afterwards an "auctioneer' sold the
boxes and home made candy. A large
sum amounting to $10.40 was realized.
Talk was made of purchasing a globe
with the proceeds, but it will be used
in some way for the better equipment
of the schooroom.
The enthusiasm of the pupils show
ed their interest in their work as We'll
as their Willingness to De guided by
and their trust in their teacher 1t
was thought to be a fitting close to
q most successful term of school. M SIS
Titus has that quality of character,
which is so rarely found, although to
make true success of her work ev-
cry teacher should possess. The abil-
ity to hold her pupils attention in the
class room and inspire each one with
an enthusiasm for his work.
Thomas Doyle left, Thursday morn
ing, for Portland, where he will make
a short visit with relatives, while en-
route for Gettysburg.
The warm weather of the past week
and the recent little showers. has been
a help to vegetation of all kinds.
Summer visitors are coming slowly,
is the report from the several camps.
Fishing is reported as Very good.
Mrs. Harlow was at home, over
Sunday. from Reacons camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-30
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Apcut S550O worth of lumber and cord
WOOD was destroyed, Saturday after
iisoh' III Il fire which burned over abont
~ acres OF land close to Pejepscot viii
i"Se' me Hfe at times threatened the
elitire village and help was called from
iopshain village, Brunswick and Lis
poh rails, more than 200 men respond
ing. ABOUT 100000 feet of cut lumber
belonging to ID. f. Bisbee of Damaris-
GOTTA and several hundred cords of fire.
Neou' the property of l. p. Allen of
PeJepseot We're consumed. There are
coniltctlng stories regarding the cause
of the fire
two-story wooden dwelling with
Gu ana Stable attached, at 136 Prospect
street, Blddeford, owned and occupied
oV eX-city Missionary George Elliott
and family, was totally destroyed by
Ire, Saturday afternoon, and Mr.. Ell
MOTT while trying to rescue his horse.
was SO badly burned that it was neces-
sary To take him to the Weber hos
pltal IN an automobile for treatment
The horse was burned to death The
less on building and contents is esti-
mated at $1,000 and insurance is $500.
When the fire was discovered by Mr..
Elliott II was burning fiercely IN the
corner of the barn, where a ton of cot
ton seed meal was stored.
Miss May Munroe, aged 2S, of New
York, died at Baileys Island, Me-, Sat
prday morning, from terrible burns re-
ceiyed in the night. Miss Munroe went
to the bath room. shortly before mid
night. A few minutes later she ran
screaming into the room occupied by
her mother, Mrs. l.. b. Munroe, with
her nightdress in flames. Death came,
Satul day morning, before she was able
to tell how the accident happened. Mrs
Munroe was badly burned on the hands
in attempting to save her daughter
rhe ii unrces are summer visitors anc
have ,asaed several seaauns on the Is
KIND Mis- Munroe WA a teacher 81
English in NaSsar College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-30
IHALL0WELL,
I Observation-Disclosures
Are Largely Attended.
Marriage Of Harley Bragg and
Miss Louise FaICOni.
Johnson Bros. Has Easy lime with
Eaton.-Score 70 to 4.

Three great services We're held, Sun
day. in the tent at the foot of Cen
trail street, ami three great congrega-
lions greeted Evangelist Ora Samuel
Gray, who lead the services. Mr.. Gray
was assisted by Rev. Fl. l.. Nichols,
Rev. w. II. Smith and Rev. f. v.
Stanley, pastors of the Methodist,
Baptist and Old South churches re-
spectively, and Prof. j. j. Lowe, vo-
ealist The attendance for the entire
series of assemblies reached its high
mark, Sunday, for at each of the ser
vices the big tent was filled almost
to its capacity. People came from Au-
gusta, Gardner. Winthrop and even
farther some by trolley, and some
by auto. with the result that Mr. Gray
was favored with comprehensive
and appreciative audience.
The subject selected by Mr. Gray.
for the morning service was "Ihe man
Of Galilee." and the sermon was de-
liycred in q way to keep his audience
interested. throughout. In the after
moon he smoke on Fighting the
White Slave Traffic" bringing before
the public a topic Of conversation
now common all over the country,
and one that is now occupying the az,
tention of the men higher up.
Speaking of the nations great evil
with particular emphasis on points
here and there. Mr.. Gray kept the
attention Of his audience, cehtereu
unon his theme, thus dong WHAT
many prominent speakers have been
unable 10 do In the evening, he ae-
livered one of his foremost lectures
THE Doom of the Saloon, Which
nroved to be both instructive ana en-
pertaining. ..o
Monday evening. the sixth IN .tne
series of tent assemblies will be hei .',
and It is needless to say that II WI,
be interesting, for the high standard
Of excellence reached in the previous
services is enough to guarantee d me
program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-30
Frank Chance Day, Coliseum.

The Pathe Weekly at the Coliseum,
today, includes the great baseball fea-
ture, Frank Chance Day at Chicago
The greatest baseball picture, includ-
ing the White Sox and the New York
Highlanders. The vaudeville includes
James Murray, an artist, and Daley
and Reno. This act carries special
scenery, set house and fixings. featur-
ing the smallest comedian in the
world, Reno and Mad Daley, the
Crazy acrobat. A program of laughs
from the first line. Mat, and 10 cents;
evening prices 10 and Is cents. Mayor
Harrison presents Frank Chance with
floral piece, today. Shows. go. ! and
$50. Big musical comedy tabloid COM
ing. Don't write. wire or phone. but
come.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-30
MADISON,
Mrs.P .Christy andChi|dEs-
cape Fire in Nightc|othes.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burwood
Badly Shocked by Lightning.
Skowhegan Defeats Madison Local
Team by "a to 10 Score.

Mrs. p. Christy and infant child mar
rowlN escaped being burned to death
Friday evening, in the fire that burn
ed their home in Arson little after
10 O'Clock. Mrs. Christy was asleep in
the upper story and was awakened in
half strangled condition by the
dense smoke; seiZing her child she had
just time to dash down the stairs in
her night clothes.
The Christy home is located on the
River road near the Arson end of TIE
Arson and Madison bridge. 1t was a
story and half structure The front
end Of the lower story was used as a
tarher shor by Mr. Christy and the
reai and upstairs portion as "a dwell
ing house. The fire started in the back
end Of the downstairs part and is
thought to have been caused by u
stove.
Mr.. Christy was not at home when
the FIRE broke out and nothing was
saved except trunk. The building
was owned by Mr.. Christy's brother
and was valued at $1,000, with an in
surance Of $500. The loss on the fur
niture is estimated at $500. with an in
surance Of $45o shed connected the
christy building with a large 2-story
tenement house owned by j. r. Rob
erts. This house caught fire but owing
To the timely work of the firemen with
line of hose run from the Madison
Woole.l mill. the building was saved.
The house was occupied by four fam
HES and was cleared of it's furniture
Rev. F. Fl. Means, who has been at
tending the Harvard College Com
mencement exercises and visiting rel
atives in Winchester. Mass. for the
past two weeks, returned home, FRI
day
j.. L. Harding, who was called to
Boston, Wednesday. by the critical ILL.,
ness OF MS brother, FFriday, return
ed home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-30
Three Men and Boy Drown
In MerrimaC River.
Two Rescued--.Accident Happens
Mile Above Manchester, n. n.

Manchester, n. IL, June 29.-Three
men and boy were drowned in the
Merrimac river at a point about half
a mile above Amoskeag Falls, Sat
urday afternoon, and two others, af-
ter a desperate struggle, were res
cued.
Those drowned were John Nc
keown, aged 20: Edward Ahern, aged
II; Arthur Leacock, aged %; Henry
McKeown, ST., and Robert Morris, Jr.
The five men and the boy boarded
a 15-foot canoe on the east bank OF
the river and attempted to row To
the opposite side, and when about
midway of the river the canoe was
capsized as the result Of rough wa
ter The wind was blowing gale,
and so rough as To cover the surface
with white caps. Henry MckeoWn,
Sr., endeavored to save his son ana
was nearly drowned in the effort
A power boat was coming down the
river at the time. in which were
George Mcclure. George Reliin ana
Daniel Smith, and through their he
roic effofts they accomplished the res
cue Of MeKcown, ST., and Doffis
The ROUGH water prevented fufther
rescues. The police were notified and
"A detail in charge of Frank +. Wig
gin went to the scene and dragged
the river in vain for the bodies I'M
til darkness set in. The search FOR
the bodies was renewed, Sunday. All
of the men concerned in the accident
were mill workers.
The McKeoWn's home is at ~
Main street, McGregorsville. Ieaeoek
lived at q Wilton street and Ahern
and Doris at % Arkwright street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-30
Death of John A. Va|Iier
At Age Of II Years.
Real Estate Transfers. The
DantoTih- Tibbeils Marriage.
Bethany Church Mas Annual Supper
Personal and Other Notes.

The annual supper of Bethany Bapt st
church was held, Friday evening, with
over 100 present The annual business
meeting followed. Rev. George Merriam
being elected chairman; /. l.. Goodwin,
clerk; G. r. Fogg. treasurer; +. f.
Haines. auditor: II. L. Mitchell. Louise
II. Coburn and Mrs. +. T. Goodrich, X.
+. Homestead and Van Nelson. members
of the credentials committee. The treas
urer's report showed that the church
property was valued at S24,50o. 1t was
voted to buy tables in order to give more
frequent suppers and s. was raised at
once for the purpose, Socials will be held
from time to time to raise the rest of the
money. 1t was voted to have the tables
ready in a months time.
Raymond Allen left, Saturday, for Bos-
ton. to enter a class for the combined
course in the Y. NJ. G. A. Automobile
school,
n. II. Caswell. Miss Annie Caswell,
Mrs, j. r. Phillips, Mrs. w Fred Turner,
and Mrs. H. C. Judkins went to Strong.
Friday, to attend the funeral services of
Mrs. Mary Horne, who died. Tuesday
Those who left here, Saturday, for the
Gettysburg reunion Were s. + Emer-
son, W. II. Weston. y A. Withee Henry
j. Varney and Charles Smith
The Skowhegan Boy Scouts nine defeat
ed the Riverside Athletic Cub, Friday,
II to 10. in 10linning game.
Ernest Green left, Saturday, for Chica-
go. where he will make his home He is
to become manager of a store on Michi-
gan avenue for L. w. Burt e Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-30
KENNEBEC.
MT. RNON.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. w McQuade have
gone on a fishing trip.
Miss Marguerite McQuade is in
Aver, Mass.
Miss Annie Carson is visiting rela-
tives in Readfield and Augusta
George Gordon has accepted a posi-
ton as trombone soloist in the band
at the Soldiers Home at Togus.
]. F. Hammond and Sen. j. w. Al
len attended the Knight Templar's
Field day at Skowhegan.
Adrian Morse recently sold to Farm
ington parties banner pair of oxen.
These oxen each girted feet. inches.
Mrs. Augusta Nash arrived in town,
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Ethel Stalking and son visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald, this week.
Mr.. Mitchell of Watervile viii SPEAK,
Sunday morning at the Baptist
church. Rev. Mr.. Holmes of Auburn
will speak at the M. +. church
Mrs. II. f. Shaw and Mrs. II. s.
Russ are at Orrs Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-30
CAN A MEDICINE BE FRAUD

that is compounded from natures
own remedies, the roots and herbs Gf
the field, that has stood the test of
time by restoring health and happi-
ness To more suffering women than
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound which complies with all cond
tons of the Pure Food and Drugs la y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-30
Bragg-F alconi.

The marriage of Harley c. Bragg
IN Miss Louise NJ Faleoni was SOL
emnized, Sunday evening, Rev w. :,
Jjvingston. rector of the Eplseopai
church. officiating. The marriage
which occurred about o'clock, was
hold from the residence of the BRIDE
sister. Miss Fulvia Falconi, on Second
street The double ring service was
ueed Miss Eleanor Falconi acting as
ring bearer. The bride was given
away by her brother, Corneiius RAJ
conf. The Young couple were attend
ed by Miss Eunice Falcon, sister OF
the bride, and Ernest Bragg, prother
of the groom. The bride was becoin,
inCly gowned in white chliioh, anu
carried a bridal bouquet OF PINK anu
ceremonies, WAS replaced by traVei-
ling suit of old blue, with white MAJ
while her bridesmaid was attirea III
n white embroidered net dress over
male blue. The home was beautiluliy
decorated with flowers, the prloal
Aeouple standing under an arch oil
ferns and wild flowers. After the cere-
monies, a light lunch was served 70
those ir attendance, which included
onlv members and friends Of the m
mediate families.
Both bride and groom are very pop
ular among the younger Social Gil
cles of the city, and they have a most
of friends, who extend TO them Sill
cera CONGRATULATIONS. Mr.. Bragg IS EN-
ployed rs carpenter in TINS ei's.
They left on Train No. 2, SUNDAY
evening. for Boston and Vicinlty' anu
after July Z, will be at home ae No
n Second street.