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Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
SHOOTING CROW.
Thompson Boy Injured Himself WheE
 BreechbIock Blew of.

Henry Mrozinske. living in the nortl part of the town of Thompson. neal the Webster town line was injured Sunday afternoon when a 22 caIibrt rife blew off its breechblock when hs pulled the trigger to shoot at crow The boy was painfully injured abou the left side of the face He received the attention of q physician who is DO apprehensive that the injury will prow serious.
 Lonsley Crawford Enga5 ement An
 nounced.
 At Dudley, Mass, Saturday afternoon at a luncheon given at the home d Mrs. w. R. Buker of Winchester, th( engagement was announced of Mis- Pearl E.. Longley of Winchester daughter of Mrs. John E. Longley, N H. Wordsworth Crawford, superinten. dent of the Stevens linen mills. A dozen Tufts college students were al graduated from Tufts in 1912 and dur ing the present school year has been the English and Latin teacher at the Tourtelotte Memorial High school, at North Grosvenordale. MT. Crawford, who is also graduate of Tufts. met Miss Longley at the class day exer- cises two years ago
 Ct Is not sufficient to sign news items Reader or Subscriber" They will not be used unless signed by tn. writer's name. CorreSpondence Eul- tor)
 Heard and Seen.
 Mir and Mrs A. M. Case of Hartford have been guests of MT and Mrs. Rey- holds of Fremont street.
 Mir and Mrs. Winifred Longden of Lynn, Mass, are guests of MT. and Mrs. w. Fl. Longden of Grove street.
 Mrs Curtis of Bradley street spent Monday in Boston.
 Received May Basketa
 Mrs G. D. Stanley. of Grove street had beautiful May basket hung to her last Friday evening by the mem bers of Rho Delta class of the Meth odist church. Among the lovely arti- cles in this basket was a dozen hand some napkins. The class members were invited in to the parsonage and delightful evening followed.
 June Party.
 Miss Mary Wheaton entertained tho members of the o. M. club to June party last evening.
 Mrs. Fl. c. Meinken of Fremont street has been entertaining her fa- ther. MT. McGarroll. of Brooklyn, N. '.
 ChiIdren's Day.
 Chlldrens day Is to be observed in the Methodist church Sunday, Rev. c. D. Stanley will deliver an address at the morning service, at which the bap- tism of infants will take place. A children's concert will be given in tho evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
JUMPING FREIGHT.
Nicholas Griffin, 2, of Waterbury, Has Left Foot, Crushed Saturday After noon

At St Joseph's hospital it is thought there are strong chances of saving the left leg of Nicholas Griffin. the Wa terbury young man who was caught in the coupling of a freight car while attempting to steal ride to Boston, Saturday afternoon. Griffin. who IS 22 years of age, is the son of MT. and Mrs. Daniel Griffin, g Pembe1ton
 street, Waterbury. In company with Patrick Eagan. 55 Pemberton street, Waterbury, he came to Willimantic Saturday morning and the two young men decided to jump freight into Boston. Freight train No 130 had made up here after taking on several cars and the lads were in the east end of the yard when the train start ed. Griffin was the first to get on. He seized the rail of a car and jumped on and hurried in between the cars. A few moments later the air brake was applied and as the cars came to- gether suddenly Griffin's left foot and lower part of the leg were caught in the coupling arrangement Egan had not jumped on and when he heard Griffin's scream he ran to his assist
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03

wich were recent visitors with Mrs Bussey's parents MT. and Mrs Fred Cutler, of East Putnam.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred c. Taft of Ux- bridge visited relatives in Putnam over Sunday.
 Mrs. Thomas Richmond has been spending a few days with relatives in Clinton Mass.
 John A. Dady has returned from d fishing trip of about two weeks in the Rsngeley lake section, Maine.
 Miss Florence Donald of Southbridge was a recent visitor here with Mrs. M. E. Cutler.
 A Sunday school institute that will bring visitors from various parts of Windham county is to be held at the Baptist church Wednesday.
 Charles A. Cartier of Providence formerly of Putnam. visited here Mon- day.
 Return to Lowell.
 MT. and Mrs. F. A. Bowen, who have been guests of MT. Bowen's brother, A. w. Bowen, and Mrs Bowen, have re- turned to Lowell, where Mir. Bowen is and has been for the past 20 years agent of the Appleton mills. MT Bowen left Putnam about 2S years ago. While here he was master me- chanfc at the Monohansett mills. His present position Is one of the most i'm portant in the textile industry in Mas sachusetts.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
ICE PRICES SOAR.
And 25 h. Pieces at the Wagons Sell
 for 15 Gents c. o. D.


 
 Another advance in the price of ice has been made by the Consumers Ice company, which has 8 monopoly of the ice business in Danielson this year. The new price list is as follows: 25 to 100 pounds, 50 cents a hundred: :: 1o5 to 800 pounds, 40 cents hundred ; 505 pounds or more. 30 cents hum dred; less than 2b pounds. 15 cents cash at the wagons only. For prompt payment of bills the company an- nounces 8 10 per cent. discount. as set forth on their notices.
 There was more kicking Monday over this new advance but agents of the company call attention to the fact that the new price list is no higher than prices being asked in many towns and cities in this part of New Eng land this year and also to the fact that the ice company, which has for several weeks past advertised it's bus mess for sale, has had offers to dis pose of all its ice In bulk for ship ment to other places at more money than can be obtained by retailing in Danielson, not to mention the extra work and shrinkage of the ice during the summer months.
 Many Danielson people are holding off from buying ice until extreme warm weather forces them to do SO
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
Prof. RerIa Commencement sneake
WEDDINGS.
St. onae-pesauteIs.

William A. St. Onge. clerk in Judge E. G. Wright's store, and Miss Alma Desautels, also of this city, were mar . ried at St. Mary's church Monday morning by Rev. Charles F. Bedard. They left during the day for a brief wedding trip
 Phaneuf-Lacroix.
 Miss Cecilia Lacroix of Putnam and Henry Phaneuf of North Grosvenordale were married at St. Mary's church at 8 o'clock Monday morning by Rev. Adrian DykeInans.
 Gahan-Ryan.
 A marriage at Pemfret Saturday evening by Rev. J J, Elty was that os whose home is in Winsted. and Walter Gahan of Putnam, MT. and Mrs. Ga han will make their home in Putnam.
 Teachers Appointed.
 The names of the following teachers should have been included in the list re- elected for the Israel Putnam school fer the ensuing yeari Miss Emma J, Dutten. Sa66: Miss Sarah J, Burnett, $500: Miss Elsie l.. Barber. $500.
 Pomfrst Case fer Trial.
 A sessien of the superior eeurt will be held in Putnam this (TuesdaD morning with Judge Milten A, Shum- way presiding. The special assign ment Is the ease of the Andersen Mar tin Electric company vs. Pemfret school ct al.
 Briefs and Personals.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Bussey of Nor-
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Personal.

Attorney c. A. Capen was in Hart ford Monday
 Lawyer P, J. Danahey was in Col chester Monday.
 Attorney s. B. Harvey was in Hart ford on business Monday.
 John Logan of Pawtucket. R. l.. was the guest of relatives here Memorial day.
 Miss Ruth Taylor of Worcester is the guest of Miss Lizzie Taylor, North street.
 MT. and Mrs Frederick Case of wor- cester have been visiting friends in this city.
 Winimantic relatives entertained Miss Clara Gelinas of Bridgeport on the holiday.
 Mrs. A. L. French is visiting her daughter, Miss Doris French, at Wellesley, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Mitchell of Brattleboro, Vt, are guests of friends in this city and Franklin.
 Miss Myra Geer has returned to her home, on Turner street, after two weeks visit with Boston friends
 Mayor Charles F. Thayer and wife, of Norwich, were in Williman- tic Monday returning home from Hart ford.
 oyCteS NOoS 4iIu SOIL w GlldC0, were guests of MT Goss' nephew, Wallace Babcock of Brooklyn, N. T., over Sun day.
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. Carey, Prospect street, received a visit from their son, Clifford Carey of Hartford, for the hol- iday.
 Mrs & J. Young spent Memorial day in Rhode Island, where she went to decorate the grave of her husband, s. J. Young.
 MT. and Mrs. E. B. Latham and son, Palmer, visited at MT and Mrs. w H. Latham's cottage at Pleasure Beach Memorial day
 MT. and Mrs. E.. F. Whitmore and son Alden spent several days last week at their summer cottage at Crescent Beach.
 Lawyer Edward Moriarty of New York spent Memorial day at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Moriarty, Jackson street -
 L. c. Scott. who teaches the tech- nical side of shop work at Highland Park college. Ohio is the guest of Rev. F. P. Aver at Mansfield Centre.
 Mrs. Clara Williams, Prospect street, who has been seriously i'll at her sum- n1er cottage at Crescent Beach has so far improved that the services of a graduate nurse are no longer neces- sary. She is able to be about the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
w RIDING.
peIerme--Lafiamme

At St. Mary's church Monday morn ing, Louis Delorme. who conducts a business at s4 Union street and Miss Dora Laf1amme were united in mar riage, Rev. J. J. Papillon officiatlng. The witnesses were Theophile De- lorfne. father of the groom and Nor bert Rosseau, stepfather of the bride. After the ceremony there was break fast at the brides home Ill MIX street, thirty friends being present. forenoon train for Springfield, Mass, for wedding trip. The bride re- ceived many beautiful gifts.
 Denis-Martn.
 Emile J. Denis of Mansfield and Miss Eva Martin of this city were united in marriage at St Mary church, Monday Rev. Philip J. Mooney of St. Joseph's church singing the nuptial mass. Their witnesses were Oliver Carignan, a cousin of the groom and David Martin. the brides father A reception at the brides home on Walnut street followed the ceremony. Mir. and Mrs. Denis left on an after noon train for a wedding trip. On their return they will reside at Mans farm.
 TelIier-Dechesneau
 Ernest Teller and Miss Lea .Deches- neau both of this city. we're mar ried Monday at g o'clock at St. Mary's Rev C. J. Lemieux officiating. The witnesses were the fathers of the bride and groom, Mere Teller and Odilion Deehesneau, respectively. After the ceremony a breakfast was served at the home of the brides parents. 1s5 Main street, forty guests being pres ent MT. and Mrs Teller left on the afternoon train for Providence. On their return Saturday evening a re- ception will be held in their honor at 195 Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
FUN ERAL.
William G. Authier.

A high mass of requiem was sung at St. Marys church at o'clock Mon day morning at the funeral services for William G. Authier. who died a. his home on Battey street Saturday Rev. Charles F. Bedard was celebrant of the mass which was attended by the members of Court City of Putnam, F. of A. and Putnam aerie of Eagles, in both of which societies Mir. Authier was a very prominent worker There was also a delegation at the funera, from Putnam local, B I. L.. of which MT. Authier was also a member. There were many beautiful floral pieces. The bearers were Theodore Boulay, Thomas P Ryan, J. Leboeuf, William Beaure- gard, Henry Boissoneau and Jean Biz beauit. representing the organizations mentioned. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. l.. E. Smith was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03

First Congregational church in Will limantiu prior te the cen1ing to this city of Rev, A. D. Leavitt, now of Portland, Me-. who preceded Rev. w. s. Beard, the present pastor. Rev. Mir. George left Willimantie some eight or nine years age: his paatorate in this city continued for eight years, he coming to the Willimantic church from Newport, Vt. He resigned his pastorate in this city to accept the call to Ithaca, N. r.:
 "The Rev. E. A. George, of Ithaca was this morning elected moderator of the New York State Congregation al conference in session here.
 ''Mr. George succeeds the Hon. Will liam H. Crosby of Buffalo, who re- tires from the chair after successful work at the head of the conference. More than 300 delegates attended the conference including representative from the various Congregational churches throughout the southern tier
 MT. George has become known throughout New York state for his progressive ideas in church govern ment and for his active part in the affairs of the state organization of the church. He is pastor of the First Congregational church at Ithaca"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
Deafness Cannot Be Cnrea

by local applications, they cannot reach the diseased portion Of the ear There Is only one way 10 cure deafness and that is py constitutional remedies d{t1nn of me mucous Hning oT fhs E,ns- tachian Tube. When thls tube Is fu- flomed you have rumblfns sound or imperfect hearing and when it is en- tirely closed Deafness Is The result and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to Us normal condition, nearing will be de- strayed forever; nine cases out of ten arc caused by Catarrh. which Is noth- ing but an infamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (eaused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halrs Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. Ohio
 Sold by Druggists. 75c,
 patton
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
BOY DROWNED.
Napoleon Rec Slipped from Rock Into Wiiimantic River, While Look ing for Lost Bali.

Napoleon Rec, the Swear -old son of MT. and Mrs. Ferdinand Rec, was drowned in the Willimantic river about o'clock Monday evening a short dis tance from the dam near the Quid- nick Windham mills. The lad was playing in the water and is said to have been hunting for a lost ball when he slipped from rock and fell in the water beyond his depth. Chief irons were taken to the place of the drowning. After an hours search by Adelard Serazis and William Marche, the body was recovered by Serazis. Lieut.. Killourey was placed in charge of the body and Dr. L. I. Mason. med ical examiner, was notified of the ac- cident
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
South coventry's New Pastor

A Brimfield, Mass, correspondent writes. Rev. Samuel Eaton and Mrs, Eaton of Chateaugay, N. Y., formerly of Brimfield, were guests last week of Mrs. Streeter, and visited friends in town. MT. and Mrs. Eaton were on their way to New Haven to attend the commencement exercises of Yale di- vinity school their son, Walter Eaten, being among the graduates, Walter Eaton is a graduate of the Hitchcock free academy in the class of iso5 and of Dartmouth college in the class of 1909. By extra work during his study at Yale he has obtained beth the de- grees of M. A. and B. D. He will at enee enter an his duties as naster of the Congregational church in South Coventry, CeAn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
A Local Poo Bah.

A prominent Willimantic democrat prophesied Monday that Representa- tive T. J. Kelley would be likely to be appointed assistant prosecutor of the Wiilimantic police court by Judge Shea This course would make At torney Kelley hold four offices in the city and town in addition to his sons holding the office of personal tax col lectOr.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
Local Briefs.

Representative E. B. Sullivan of the town of Guflford was the guest of his uncle, Bartholomew Moran, 39 Brook street, over Sunday.
 Superintendent Joshua Songster of the Uncas Power Go. at Scotland Dam has purchased in Willimantic one of the latest 1913 model touring cars.
 The post office department at Wash ington have granted Edwin E. Par ent, mailing clerk at the Wiilimantic office. an additional leave of absence for thirty days on account of illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
OBITUARY.
rhamaa E. Rrlnna

W. Deloss Wood Is in Providence today to attend the funeral of Themas E. Briggs, 54, whe died at his heme in that city Saturday. Mir, Briggs, as a travelling salesman fer Beston and New York houses, was we'll known in Danie1son. He was formerly a res ident of Sterling and attended school in that place. He has been i'll fer about two years. Mr Briggs is sur vived by his wife. and by two sons, Row and Leon
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
EXTRA GAR SERVICE
Arranged to Aeeemmodate Visitors for
 Sundays Big Demonstration.

Isaac ehampeau, grand marshal ef the big parade that Is to be held here Sunday, said Monday that arrange ments have been made with the Con- neetieut company fer a half heuT'y service of ears between Daniesen and Putnam and fer special ears between Putnam and the aresvenerdales and frem points seuth ef Danielsen te Dan ielsen. It is expected that from 800o te 4O66 visitors will be in the city, and the greater part of them will use the treney line Ter transportation,
 It was also announced Monday that
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
Teachers Secure Positions.

Miss Olive Johnson of Wauregan, and Miss Florence Bray, of Rockville, were guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Leonard over Sunday Both young ladies are graduates of the State Nor mai school in this city. Miss Johnson is to teach in the Willimantic Normal school the coming year and Miss Bray, who has been teaching at Rock vile, the past year is to teach in one of the schools at Westerly, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
seIectmen Have Taken No Action.

Selectman Gelinas states that as yet the seIectmen have not taken any ac- tion relative to the unpaid personal taxes due the town of Windham dur ing the term R. O. Snow was personal tax collector. SeIectman Gelinas has made several unsuccessful attempts to have the board take this matter up. as he thinks Collector Snow should have made a statement concerning the condition of the personal tax list at the end of his tenure of office.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
curtiss, Furniture Auctioned.

The Hartford office furniture of Lawyer c. H. Curtiss of this city and Hartford was sold at public auction at Hartford, Monday. Attorney Har vey was the purchaser of a desk and four chairs and the total office effects of the missing attorney brought S57, their original cost being about $100, it is stated.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
Willimantic, DanielSon and Putnam

wood and Neerr of Hartford were en- gagged to prepare plans fer the new bridge over the Natchaug river on the road to North Windham fer which bids will be asked. Fire escapes have been purchased for the almshouse and will be installed as soon as they ar- rive
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03

The Ithaca (N. Y.) Daily News has the following reference to a former pastor of the First Congregational church of this city that will be read with interest by the friends of Rev
 Mir. George, intimately known as -Ned'' George. The Ithaca pastor is the son of ex-PostEnaster Charles H. George of Providence was graduated from Yale in 1885 and afterwards taught at the Norwich Free Academy, about 'S6-7-S. He was pastor of the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03

May 1S. 1913. He will be respected and obeyed accordingly. Private Louis D. Shoals is appointed mechanic, to date from June l, 1913. Additional Danielson News on Page
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03

W. D. Lewis has been appointed sub stitute clerk in the postoffice and will begin his duties in July, during the annual vacation of the regular clerks.
 Postmaster Frank G. Letters reports a steady increase in the postal saw ings and parcel post divisions of the postoffice
 Mrs. Walter Rich is entertaining her brother and family. MT. and Mrs. Ar thur Park and son Wilfred.
 Rev. J. J. Papillon of Willimantic and Rev. k. M. Hayes of Jewett City were visitors in Putnam Monday.
 Prof. BerIs Commencement Speaker.
 Adolf A. BerIe. A. M.. D. D. profes- sor at Tufts college, Boston. is to de- liver the address at the commencement exercises of the senior class of Put nam High school.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03

New hiaven-As token ef esteem at the close of twenty-hVe years Of devoted service as pastor ef the HuH Y phrey Street Congregational ehuReh, Rev Frank R, Luckey was presented recently a silver loving cup from the congreaatien and friends, at q reeep- tien given for him and Mrs. Luekey at the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
sELECTME EN MET.
Vote Town Hall For School Use-
 Plans For New Bridge.

The selectmen at their monthly meeting Monday, voted to give the use of the town hall to the Windham High school for school uses until the new building is completed. Green
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
WILLMANTIC
What Is eelna on Tenisht.

what To Going on TonIght. smn Jose Assembly, No. II, St. Mary's Hall, Center Street.
 St. Jean Baptiste Society, Comedian Club Rooms. Center Street.
 Wfllimantic Woman's Club sos Main Street (afternoon)
 Francis S. Long Post, No, 30. G.. A. E.. at c. A. R. Hell.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
eoina to Windham Inn.

The Willimantic Woman's club are to meet at Windham inn this after noon and a supper will be served aft CT the meeting. About sixty mem bers have indicated their intention of attending. It is planned to start from here at 330
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anee and helped him off the car. The ambulance and 8 physician were call@ ed and Griffin was taken to St. Je- seph's hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
PUTNAM

Tufts Professor to Deliver Commence {. ment Address-Weddinss-FuneraI of William G. Authier-LongIey- Crawford Engagement-June Party.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03

New Canaan.-The New Canaan Garden club is going to fight the tent caterpillar and has sent out circulars asking all to cooperate.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
For PeddIine Without a Lieense.

Edward E. Cole, of New Haven who was peddling premium furniture stamps in a Main street house Mon day afternoon, was arrested by Chief Richmond for peddling without a li- cenHe.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
Re- elections at Annual Meetina

At the annual meeting of the North Windham Hall association, Saturday evening, Wilbur G. Stevens, Mrs H. c. Smith and Anna A. Tucker were re- elected the hall committee, and H. c. Smith succeeds himself as treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
ATENro

Protect your ideas. Handsome 60-page
 Guide Book Free. HARRY E. BACK, Attorney at Lav. Windham County Savings Bank Bldg.
 Danielson, Conn. aat1T11rFhS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
DANIEI..sON

Lawrence Barber Breaches at Ccngre- sssienaI Church--C. c. Franklin In- herits sss1 from Aunt He Never Saw--Dsath of Thomas E. Briggs Ice Prices hiqher.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
REV. E. A. GEORGE AoNoREp.

Elected Moderator of New York State
 Congregational Conference-Former Pastor Of WiIlimantic Church and
 Teacher at Norwich Free Academy.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03
Bla Job for TsIephone Men.

Cablemen of the 8. N M. T. com pany will come to Putnam this week to begin on the great amount of work they will have to do in connection with the cutting over that is to be done. this summer, when the service is to be greatly improved The plans call for the running of a 0Q-pair cable from ground through conduits to be laid in South Main street and for other large cables in the business section. where much of the overhead wires are to hs taken down after the improvements are com Y1i nf
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-03

the Garde Florimond of Willimantin one of the crack semi military organ izations in this part of New England Will be here with the WiliiHIAnuc del- egation. which will be much larger than was at first expected on account of the improvement in Sunday train service, giving fine Transportation ar arrangements for the Willimantic peo- r1a
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FUN ERALS.
Mrs. FadIon Saba.

Rose the wife of Fadlon Saba, who conducts a business on Milk street, died Saturday evening at the age of 23 years, after an illness of three months, during which time she had been treated at St. Joseph's hospital. She was a native of Damascus. Syria. Funeral services were conducted at the house Monday afternoon the rit- ual of the Greek Orthodox church be- ing used. Bishop Rapael of Brooklyn, N. Y, and Father John A. Kishy of Boston officiated. Burial was in the Willimantic cemetery
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