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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
REVENGE MOTIVE OF
 THE BARRETT MURDER.
victom Recently Served on Jury
 Which Convicted Foreigners.

Fort Plain, N. Y, Dec. 22-District Attorney Hardies of Amsterdam was told today by Katie Barrett, whose aged father was brutally murdered at their home near Canojaharie Saturday night, and who herself received a frac- tured nose and extended scalp wound, that she had heard a man threaten to kill her father.
 A bloody hand imprint on the roll ing pin and finger marks on the win dow weight with which the fatal blows were struck may prove valuable clues.
 Boyd Barrett said today that when he went to the rescue of his sister road in front of the house and run through the field on the other side. The Barrett horse, which had been locked in the barn, was subsequently, found a short distance down the road. The murderer evidently had anticipat- ed that bloodhounds would be used to trace him and had bridled Barrett s horse and ridden it a mile down the road before turning the animal loose and proceeding afoot away from the scene of the crime.
 Robbery is no longer considered to have been the motive for the killing of Barrett. Although he was a quiet and unassuming man. and supposed to have been without an enemy, it was recalled today that some time ago he was a member of a jury that convicted several foreigners of serious crimes for which they were sent to prison. Sheriff Kurlbaum is now working on the the ory that some friend of the convicted men, selected by lot committed the murder.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23

Following Bears of anticipation by the public and two months of work by the trolley company, cars will be run over the new Boswell avenue ex- tension from Franklin square to Pratt street today on a regular half hour schedule Engineer c. c. Elwell of the Public Utilities Commission came here from New Haven at o'clock on Monday afternoon, went over the line with Supt. Samuel Anderson and pro- nounced it in satisfactory condition. At three o'clock the first car of pas sengers, Mayor Murphy and his par ty, comprising the members of the council officers of the Board of Trade and Business Mems association and those who signed the mayors petition and otherwise helped inaugurate the movement months ago, went out and back in suspicious fashion.
 This morning the first reguular pas senger car will be run out to Pratt street leaving Franklin square at 6.30. It will make the round trip over the extension, which is about a mile in length, in 15 minutes, getting back to the square at 6.45. It will at once go back Boswell avenue. returning to the square at o'clock. At ' o'clock this car will go to the Falls, thus giving the residents of that section car half an hour earlier than in the past The first car for Laurel Hill leaves the square at 630, gets back at 6. 45, goes to Laurel Hill again and re- turns to the square at [. Then 1t goes out the Boswell avenue extension, returning to the square at 7.1a and then goes to Laurel Hill Thus the cars for Laurel Hill are to leave the square half hourly at quarter of and quarter after the hour, while the cars to Pratt street leave half hourly on the hour and half hour. At 10.45 D. m, a last car will be run to both
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
PERSONAL


 Harrison Caruthers is passing the holidays at his home on Mckinley ave- nue.
 Sheriff and Mrs. Herbert E. Draper have gone to Atlantic City to pass the Christmas holidays.
 Waterbury paper states that Rev. Joseph II. King of Torrington Is enteT- taining his nephew from Norwich. Richard s Starr. from the connectf- cut Agricultural college is at his home in New London for the holiday recess. Joseph T. Cruttenden of Cliff street, who is still occupying his Crescent Beach cottage, was in Norwich Mon- day.
 Miss May Moran of New York will spend the holiday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John A. Moran, of Bos- well avenue.
 Mrs. Francis T. Diggins of Broad way, left Monday for Charlestown, N. H., to spend Christmas with relatives. Mr. Diggins will also spend the holi- day there,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
READY FOR PASSENGERS TODAY
Cars Will Begin Running Half Hour Schedule Over Bos- well Avenue Extension This Morning-Inspection by Commssioner Elwel Followed by Trip by Mayor Mur- phy and Party.


 Pratt street and Laurel Hill. The new schedule docs away with the long wait at the end of the Laurel Hill line and will necessitate a transfer from the Falls car to Laurel Hill hereafter
 It was car 115. with flags ying, that made the frst trip over the new line, in charge of MotCrn1an Harry F. Me Clone and Conductor John T. Glea- son. The run up the grade was made as smoothly as if on a roadbed years old. Assistant Superintendent R. B. Ladd and Roadmaster Thomas Guinan were on the car to guard against trou- ble, but there was no sign of difficulty on the maiden trip
 At the end of the line, the party left the car and looked around, and President Herbert R. Branche of the Business Mems association led three cheers for the man who made the extension possible" The ovation to Mayor Murphy was given with a will. At the close of the trip Mayor Mur- phy voiced his hope that they would be riding on. another extension in a couple of years more.
 The gentlemen who made up the par party included Mayor Murphy, All Hourigan. Henry Gebratb, Couneilmen Joseph F. Williams, John R. Fowler and A. E. Cruthers, Street Commits sioner Enroll c. Lillibridge, Corpora ton Counsel J. T. Tanning, Supt, oJhn J; Gorkery; Herbert R. Branche, F. Smith, William c. Bode, William T. Lane, Charles H. Haskell, Elmer C. Jewett, F. J. King. Joseph D. Hav- Hand, c. Arthur Lathrop, Frank Au- brey, Daniel J. Maher, John J. Con nelly, Currie Gilmour, James l.. Case, Henry W. Tibbits, Joseph Crutten- den. Stephen D. Moore, Allan c. Mathews
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
CHRISTMAS PACKAGES
 FLOOD THE PosToFFIcE.
Besides the Regular MaiI,, 277 Sacks Were Sent Out and 217 Received on Monday.

The tide of Christmas gifts rose still higher at the Norwich postoffice on Monday, and in their efforts to main tain control of the vast heaps of mat ter that rained ineo the office. every man on the force. from Postmaster Caruthers down to the men who drove the wagons in the stret, was working to his utmost Outgoing, up to the boat train there were 277 sacks, in addition to the usual number, and the incoming mail filled 2i7 extra sacks in addition to the usual number. Thus the tre- mendous parcel post business went up to higher figure than in the rush last week. While at the sub-stations pack ages up to four ounces, books and oth- CT like articles, were mailed in large numbers, the postoffice was the only place for mailing by parcel post, and two windows had 8 long line of people waiting before them with pacages, at most hours during business. At times the line extended even outside the postoff1ce. In addition to the usual procedure of looking up zones and weighing, the insuring of a consider able number of the parcels made work for the clerks. On the streets of the city three wagons were kept busy dis trlbuting the parcels. in addition to the one regular wagon, while two more wagons were utilized to carry the floods of matter to and from the trains
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
NORWICH COUNCILS ANNUAL.
Officers of FraternaI Benefit League EIected-Supreme Secretary Tyler Present.

The annual meeting of Norwich council, No. 25, F'raternal Benefit league, was held Monday evening in T. IA. B. hall followed by an enjoy able social session open to the public. Supreme Secretary Frank P. Tyler of New Haven was present and made an interesting address. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Dr. J. H. Allen; vice president, H. D. Lawrence; secretary, Mrs. Seymour; treasurer and collector, George D. Fillmore; chaplain. James J Mccarthy, counsellor, James Hol- land; guide. T. E. Spencer; guide and sentry, Joseph Clish. Officers will be installed at the next regular meeting when the annual reports will be given.
 Refreshments of cake, sandwiches and coffee were served by the mem bers of the committee. Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Seymour entertained with a variety of athletic stunts and their daughter Viola gave song and dance sketch. Piano selections were rem dered by Miss Colt. Dancing was en- joyed until Il o'clock.
 The affair was arranged by I. E.. Spencer, James J. Mccarthy, Mrs. Ar thur Seymour and John Illinger.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
WEDDING.
keep---HaIe.


 Miss Dorothea Keep, daughter of Mrs. Robert Porter Keep of the Por- ter school in Pennington, was married in that place at noon Saturday to Rob ert Lee Hale of New York. The mar riage occurred at New Place, the home of the brides mother, and the l ceremony was performed by Rev. Quincy Blakely. pastor of the First Congregational church of Pennington. Small evergreen trees were placed all about the lawns in front of the resi- denoe, while the verandas were con- verted into veritab1e bowers of green cry, At the entrance were two orange trees and pOtted plants were used in profusion. The floral decorations in the house were elaborate. The color scheme was white and pink, pink roses predominating The ceremony was performed In the large drawing room At the north end of the room was 8 bank of snailax and maidenhair ferns, with palms and daisies at each side. The floral decorations also extended dining room were in red and in the entrance hall palms and pink roses were used.
 The wedding was attended by about seventy five relatives and close friends of the contracting parties The bride wore gown of white satin and point lace, with point lace veil. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served. The bride is the only daughter of the late Robert Porter Keep and a grandniece of Miss Sarah Porter. MT. Hale is the son of the late Matthew Hale of Albany, N. Y. He graduated from Harvard univer- sity in 1906 and from Harvard Law school in 1909. Mfr and Mrs. Hale will live in New York city Among the out-of-town guests present at the wedding were: MT. and Mrs. William A. Putnam of Brooklyn, N. Y; MT. and Mrs. Henry Haines of Elizabeth, N. J.; Rev. and Mrs. Frank Haines, MT. and Mrs. Frank w. Lee, Mrs. John Elliott and Rev. Edward Hale. all of Boston: Miss Wickham and Miss An nie B. Jennings of New York city, Miss Martha Day Porter of New Ha- ven, Miss Mary Ware, Mrs George C. Crocker and MT and Mrs. Matthew Hale, all of Boston
 Silva-Rose.
 Monday afternoon at o'clock Peter Silva and Miss Annie Rose were united in marriage at the residence of Joseph Rose, SUnnyside avenue, by Rev. J. H. Dennis. They were attended by MT. and Mrs Manuel J. Rose During the evening Mir and Mrs. Silva left for Providence where they will make their home. There were many pres ent at the wedding.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
BALD II $

 Cleanse the Scalp; N-rrish ths Flair
 and Never Grow Bald. us~ sas sian
 Sage.
 Don't grow bald at 35 as thousands of men do--yesl and women also. Fall ure to keep the hair properly nourlshed and the scalp free from dandrun IS one of the main causes of badness.
 If your hair is thinning out iTsssne~ diate action is necessary. ParisTan Sage is just what yon need to remove dandruff, stop falling hair and itch ing scalp and make the hair strong, beautiful and vigorous.
 This delightful and refreshing hair tonic, which is now sold at druggists and toilet counters in 50 cent bottles, is rigidly guaranteed. If Parisian Sage does not give complete satisfaction The Lee & Osgood Co. will return your money.
 Parisian Sage surely supplies hair needs. The first application removes dandruff, invigorates the scalp and puts life and beauty into thin, dull and faded hair
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
T Don't Know Where
 1 Caught This ColR'

That's the usual cry when we find ourselves suddenly attacked by that Nstuffy'' feeling. The germ seems to have caught us-we don't know how.
 The best way to avoid a long spell of sickness with the cold is to keep the pores open, the system free. This re- lieves the congestion and enables the blood to circulate
 good plan to assist the local trouble is to use the loosening remedy made by the Kondon Mfg. Go, of Minneapolis, Minn, and sold by all druggists. It is the Original Catarrhal Jelly which loosens the congestion, soothes the membrane and gives quick relief. Send for a free sample.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
JAPANESE CONTINGENT
 GOING TO MEXICO CITY.
Marines and BIuejackets to Proceed to
 Mexican Capital.

Mexico City, Dec. 22.-Of all the for eign warships which have arrived in Mexican waters, 1t appears probable that the Japanese cruiser Idzumo will be the first to be represented by it's marines and bluejackets in the Mexi- can capital. The Idzumo reached Manzanillo today, and it was an nounced at the national palace that a contingent of Japenese will start for Mexico City this week.
 Unconditional surrender is the best that any of the rebels can hope Tor, ac- cording to General Blanquet, the min ister of war The minister in reply to questions regarding the rumor that the government intended treating once more with Emiliano Zapata, denied that it would ever negotiate again with any of the rebels
 Federal forces which recently land- ed at Altata. a coast town of Sinaloa, marched inland, attacking and defeat ing the rebels north of Culiacan, ac- cording to the war office.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
21 NEW TELEPHONES.
Gain During November Brought To-
 taI Number Up to 2942.

Norwich gained 21 telephones dur ing November now having 2942 ac- cording to the December issue of the Telephone Bulletin. During that period New London lost IT, Whitman tic gained 25. Lebanon remained at a standstill and JeWett City lost one.
 The Bulletin also notes that six thousand feet of composite cable was drawn into the underground conduit between the central office and Lafay- cite street during the week of Nov. 22d. This cable contains 23S wires designed for both toll and local use.
 Miss Ella Hughes, observing oper- ator, is at the present time instructing Miss Coyle of New London, in the mysteries of the observing board.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
THE ELASTIC DOLLAR.
In Demand This Week-How to Make
 One Stretch the Farthest.

The elastic dollar is the need just now!
 One that will reach around good many presentsi
 There is only one way of making a greenback go the farthest That is to spend it with judgment.
 This cannot be accomplished by the hurried buyer
 You must know what you want and just what you must pay for it.
 Start Right!
 Do not go near a store until your mind is pretty well made up what you are to buy.
 In reaching such a decision depend on The Bulletins live advertisers to suggest goods and pricesI
 They will show you how and where a dollar can be made to go the far thestI
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
GEO. A. DAVIS
Come Here For
 Christmas Gifts
OF STERLING MERIT

OF STERLING MERIT
 Give your friends some thing that will be useful.
 We have a line of Sterling Silver Goods which will be useful for life time.
 Tea Spoons, Cold Meat Forks, Bon Bon Spoons, Aft CT Dinner Coffee Spoons, But ter Spreader, Sugar Scoops, Cheese Knives and Toilet Ar ticles.
 Of course when undecided, a good Book or a Set of Books will always be welcome.
 Parkman, Hugo, Dumas, Stevenson, Dickens, Scott, Thackeray and Shakespeare all in Handy Limp Leather Bindings.
 Any of these would make a most acceptable gift. Before you purchase come and see our line. You will surely find the right thing here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
SOFT DRINK REGULATIONS. Artificial CoIoring Must Be Noted on
 the Label Hereafter.

bert F. Potter announced on Monday changes in Rules and regulations con- corning so-called soft drinks, grow ing out of the recent inspection in which certain bottlers of soda water narrowly escaped prosecution Under the new rule the presence of burned sugar for color and flavor will not re- quire notice on labels, but any artifi- cial color which initiates natural fruit color must be so noted.
 Manufacturers need not anticipate prosecution while using labels already in stock bearing the word compound" but the word must be dropped from all new labels, unless the manufac- turer wishes to name all ingredients
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
In the City Court.

In the city court Monday morning Bennie Rochilovick of Versailles was fined $7 an dcosts for intoxication and $15 for breaking things in his cell, his bill amounting to s3262 He went to jail.
 A. Vassaro and Peter Witch were each fined s and costs for fighting, the former paying and the latter go- ing to jail. The men had engaged in a fight on Franklin street Sunday night
 Herbert Morrison of Boston and A Lefever were charged with stealing a jug of whiskey of Joseph Wilson of Boswell avenue and were discharged for lack of evidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
EDTTTT Foe K AOAA Christmas
 at RALLION'S
FORTY LARGE VANS
 FOR PARCEL POST.
All Christmas Records Beaten at New
 Haven Postoffice.

New Haven, Conn. Dec. 22.-The Christmas rush at the local postofiee eclipsed all records today, due, tho postal authorities say, to the parcel post business. Forty large furniture vans carried parcel post packages alone to the raidroad depot tonight, and 1t is estimated that 50,000 persons deposited packages in the postofhce during the day. Whereas the usual quoto of mail sacks is 160, tonight ft was over 800. Twenty extra carriers are on duty and all the clerks are working overtime
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
Connecticut Postmasterships.

Washington, Dec. 22.-A long list of nominations, including 265 appoint ments to postmasterships throughout the country was sent to the senate by the president late tonight. Among them were the nominations of Mich ael H. Walsh, as postmaster at Mid .dletown, Conn, and Patrick H. Welsh as postmaster at New Hartford, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
TO KILL MADERo.
De ViIIiers Arrested in Mexico on Con.
 spiracy Charge.

Fl Paso, Tex, Dec. 22-DanieI de villiers, killed at Los Angeles, was arr rested here in May, 1911, with Billy w. Dunn. another San Antonio man, on charge of plotting to have Fran cisco I Madero killed. The arrests were made on complaint of B. J. Vil- joen, a Boer war veteran, who was military adviser to Madero.
 Viljoen charged that Dunn and De Villiers had offered Pascua1 Orozco, a Madero commander, a big sum of mon ey to kill Madero, who had just de- feated the Diaz troops at Juarez and become the new dictator of Mexico. Both men were acquitted several months later
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
SPREAD FOR sUpT. RLUMHARp.
Foremen of Thermos Plant Celebrate Passing of Half Million Mark.

In the nature of testimonial of their esteem and to show the Christmas spirit, a number of the foremen at the Thermos plant gave Supt. Herbert L. Blumhard g. banquet at the Wauregan house Monday evening. It was hap by affair in every way, for Supt. Blum hard made a genial toastmaster. and there was no lack of congenial good fellowship. Another feature of the spread was that it marked the com pletion of half million bottles at the Norwich plant. Those who gathered around the festive board were Supt
 BIumhard, Louis Mulrenan, John Ken click, Alfred Diaz, Daniel Shields, liar old Smith, Austin Avery John Cole man, Thomas Daley and Charles Coyle.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
FUNERALS.
Evander Taft.

The funeral of Evander Taft was held from his late home, No. 56 Wash ington street, at ? o'clock Monday aft ernoon, and relatives and friends were present. The services were conducted by Rev. F. w. Coleman, pastor of the Trinity M. E. church. There were many beautiful floral tributes Rock of Ages and Abide With Me were ren- dered by Mrs. Grace Aldrich Crowell The bearers were Gilbert Bowers, John T. Young. George l.. Crosgrove, John Musch, John F. Tonnpxins and Henry Messler. Burial was in Yantic ceme- tery, where a committal service was read by Rev. MT Coleman. Henry AL len & Son had charge of the arrange
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
Cured His RUPTURE

I was badly ruptured while lifting my only hope of cure was operation, Trusses did me no good. Finally l got hold of something that quickly and com pleteiy cured me. Years have pussed and the rupture has never re- turned, although 1 am doing hard work IS a carpenter. There was no operation, TO lost time, no trouble. I have noth- ing to sell but will give full informa- ton about now you may Ind a complete to me. Eugene NJ. Pullen, Carpenter 1425 Marcellus Avenue Manasuuan NJ ]. Better cut out this notice and show it to any others who are ruptured-yon. may save life or at least stop the mis- cry of rupture and the worrX and dan ger of an operation
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
Union chrictmas Service.

A union Christmas service will be held in the parlors of the Second Con- gregattonal church Thursday evening at 6.45. when the people of the Univer- salist, Broadway, Central Baptist and Trinity M. D. churctes will be present to sing familiar hyrRns of the nativity and for prayer, The service will close before 30 D m
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
Lonely Man Hangs Himself.

Bethel, Conn, Dec. 22.-The body of John Mack, aged 60. a laborer. was found hanging fren1a rope in the living room of his house this afternoon He had been dead since Sunday, it is be- lie4ed. Mack had been out of work for some tiRas. He lived alone and had nc ReAatiKes, as far as known,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
Spoke on Body and Soul.

the subject of Body and Soul at the Thermos bottle plant Monday noon un- der the auspices of the Y. M. c. A. Solos were rendered by George A. Fur ner. There was a good attendance and the address was heard with much in tereSt.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
Aasassad VaIues in Masaachusetts.

Boston. Dec. 22.-The total valuation of assessed estate, real and personal, in this state is $4,438, ABS, ,656, according to the report for 1913 just issued by the tax commissioner, William D. Tre- fey. This is an increase of $1SS,75S,- 900 over the valuation figures of one year ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
Captain Wilcox Returns.

Capt. John o. Wilcox has returned to the command of steamer Chelsea, relieving Capt. Charles c. Pettigrew, who resumes his work as pilot. Cap tain Wilcox has been ashore for a month supervising the work of build ing a new wharf for the line in this nitV
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
exm claes to Re Omitted.

Physical Director o. H. Nickerson of the r M. c. A. is to spend the holidays with his parents in Fall River so the usual gym classes will be omit ted this week beginning Wednesday.
 Kirk Ricketts of Syracuse university is spending the holidays with his par- ents, Rev. and Mrs. Charles F. Rick PffS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
Incidents In Society

Steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II, on which Misses Helen and Annie Williams are passengers, has passed Plymouth on the way to Bremen by way of Cher bourg.
 Hrs Huntington Lee has cards out for tea at her home on Edgehill road, New Haven, Monday, Jan. 5, for her mother, Mrs. Charles Learned Hub bard, of Norwich. The hours are from to 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
OBITUARY.
Lawrence Riley.


 Lawrence Riley died at his home in the Marguerite building at S.3O o'clock Sunday evening as 8 result of a shock which he suffered Dec. 15, and from which he failed to rally. He resided in this city for most of his life, and for many years conducted a pool room at various places in the city. He leaves his wife and two sons, Law renee E. and Herbert G. Riley, and a sister Mrs. William Murphy of New York.
 Rev. w. A. Forbes.
 Rev William A. Forbes, S6 years old, a retired Congregational minister who held pastorates for 40 years in many of the small places in New England, died Monday in his home at Lake View Worcester, from paralysis brought on by a fall he suffered Friday. He was a graduate of Amherst college and Bangor Theological seminary and had held pastorates in Maine. New Hamp- shire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts and at Salem, Conn.
 Frederick William Zahn.
 At his home. 12O Fourth street, late Monday evening Frederick William Zahn passed away at the age of 30 years. He was the son of Frank and Emma Zahn, and is survived by his parents, two brothers and two sisters
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-23
A Rising Young Farmer.

Vincent Astor a prominent young farmer, who resides at Rhinebeck, N Y has sold his corn and potatoes and is fitting out his steam yacht for a honeymoon oruise.-Isouisyille Courier Journal