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Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
WHAT THE LAW SAYS.
Statute Which Bears Upon Matter of
 Municipal Ice Plant.

The following quotation from the acts of 1907. chapter 137 and section 5, has special local interest just now because 1t states the law that a local attorney thinks would preclude Willi- mantic going into the municipal ice busineSS
 Section 25s9 of the general statutes as amended by chapter 192 of the pub- lie acts of 1903 is hereby amended to read as follows: Whenever any land or building is so used, occupied, or suffered to remain that 1t is q source of pollution to any river, brook or water which flows into any lake, pond or water from which ice is procured for domestic use or for use as an arti- cle of merchandise, and such ice is lia- ble to pollution therefrom, or when ever any land or building is so used, occupied or suffered to remain that 1t is a source of pollution to the water stored in a reservoir used for supply ing residents of a city. town or bor ough with water or ice. or to any source of supply to such reservoir, or when such water or ice is liable to pollution in consequence of the use of the same, either the authorities of such town city or borough or the county or town health officer, or the person, firm or corporation having charge of such reservoir, or the right to procure ice therefrom, may apply for relief to the superior court in the county where such reservoir or water IS located, ana said couyrt may make any order in the premises. temporary or permanent, which in it's judgment may be neces- sary to preserve the purity, of such water or ice. Such city, town, bor- ough or company, by it's officers or agents duly appointed, or the county or town health officer, may, at all reason able times, enter upon and inspect any premises within the watershed tributary to such water supply or waters from which such ice is procured and, if any nuisance likely to pollute such water or ice shall be found there in, such officers may abate such nuis- ance after reasonable notice to the owners or occupants of such premises and their refusal or neglect to abate the same and such town, city, borough or company shall be liable for all un necessary or unreasonable damage done to such premises.
 Section 6. Whenever any order is made by the superior court for the abatement of any nuisance to such water or ice, and said court shall find that compliance with said order will damage any person or corporation or deprive him or it of any substantial right, said court may assess just dam ages in favor of such person or cor poration, to be paid by such, munich pality. person or corporation s the court may decree.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Willin1antiC, Danielson and Putnam

 ladies this week in honor of her niece, Miss Beatrice Rabichaud, of Gardner, Mass, who has been her guest.
 Lawyer c. A. Capen was in Stafford Friday.
 Miss Mary Keigwin. who has been critically Ill at the home of J. B. Bald win, Prospect street, passed more comfortable night Friday and her re- covery seems probable.
 Miss Bertha Jones, of Hartford whose engagement to Edward Tiffany of Los Angeles, California, has been announced, was at one time q sten- ographer in the office of the American Thread company
 Madame Pewsey, pianist at a local moving picture theater. is III a her home B Bank street. with nervous prostration. Madame Pewsey has played the piano under the same the- ater management for over five years
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pected to show some increase within the next few days
 The persistent recurrence of petty thieving after the offending parties have forced entrance to buildings ln the city Is a matter that has caused the police to be especially alert but up to date the officers have not been successful in definitely fixing respon- slbtlity on anyone, though some clues are being followed,
 Norwich Owls Coming.
 The degree team from Norwich nest Of Owls Is expected to come here on September 21. to conduct the initiation of 25 new members of Putnam nest. The local lodge has been growing steadily in membership and on the date mentioned proposes to have fine event.
 The Woodstock Agricultural society has this year distributed announce ments that S200.in prizes will be given for best decorated automobiles shown at it's exhibition. This automobile parade at Woodstock is coming to take merly one of the unique attractions of the fair.
 More Comfortable Car Seats.
 The Connecticut company has made one decided improvement in the closed cars that are run over the Putnam lines during the fall, winter and spring months. this being the replacing of the plush upholstered seats with rattan. Some of the cars have already been equipped with the new seats and all of the others will be. Since the cars were tak~l off the line to make way for the open cars they have been scraped free of all old paint, have been repainted, vanished and other wise fitted into first class condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
JEWETT CITY
Progress on New Bridge-Landscape Gardener to Make Changes at Mrs. F. s. Leonards.

The new bridge at Tadpole is getting well along toward completion, the side walls are up and ready for the cement arch which will be placed on top. This is the only bridge to be built in the new state road in Griswold. When finished the road will pass over 1t, on the arch, with no hint that there is waterway underneath.
 The bridge is where the overflow from the upper pond passes into. the lower. Substantial fences on either side will make such accidents as have happened at this point impossible
 Landscape Gardeners Visit
 MT. Manning, the North Whining ton landscape gardener, was in town a few days ago, and will make some changes in the evergreen and flower display for Mrs. F. s. Leonard at the Leonard home on South Main street. MT. Manning arranged the plan for the shrubbery display at the David Hale Tanning park
 Among the many handsome photo graphs of the park is the set taken by George Lee of Providence
 H. P. Leavenworth, principal of the Riverside Grammar schools is confined to his home by illness.
 Mrs. c. D. Wolfe and daughter Ber- nice are in Mystic for few days Gerald Wolfe is visiting relatives in Norwich
 At the M E. church Sunday morn ing the sacrament of the Lords Sup per will be administered. In the eve ming, the pastor, Rev. Samuel Thatch- CT, will preach from the theme. The Gladness of Gods House.
 The sermon at the Baptist church will be by the pastor, Rev. Allan Spi- dell. His subjects will be-, morfing, The Christians Wealth; eVenrng, The Eternal Truth.
 At the Congregational church the pastor, Rev. w. H. Cane, IL. D., will preach, morning subject, Newness of Life, followed by the Lords supper. Evening subject, An Honest Mans Honest Question.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

the summer with his father. Capt. F. N Ashbey.
 Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Coles have re- turned te Brooklyn after visiting MT and Mrs. Samuel Coles
 Mir. and Mrs. George Dalrymple of Boston and Mir. and Mrs. Edward DalrympIe of New York have returned to their homes after a visit with MT and Mrs. Henry Dalrymple.
 Mrs. William Wood of South Coven- try Is the guest of Mrs. Ellen Rogers.
 Miss Katherine Giddings has re- turned to her home in Plainfield, N J. after a long visit with her grandpar- ents MT. and Mrs J. H. Giddings.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
METHODIST BOARD MEETS. Considers Inviting Next Conference to WiIIima antic-Matter of Working Girls Home Discussed.

The official board of the Methodist church held an important meeting Fri day evening. The matter of holding the next Southern New England con ference in this city next year was dis cussed and the officials of the church will confer with the other churches with reference to entertaining the thousand or more ministers and lay delegates who would attend The pur- chasing of property for a girls home was considered; the board is looking at several available properties in this city, Plans for the months evangel- istic services to begin the middle of October were discussed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
NEW FALL WAISTS

The new Waists for Fall are ex- ceedingly pretty this season.
 The Moire Silk Waists are trimmed with fancy piping and they have the new Merderci collar.
 The Shadow Lace Waists are trim med with orange color, some high neck, others have low neck
 The White Messaline Waists are neat. but very attractive with fancy trimmings and three quarter sleeves and open back, $500, $5.S9 and $6.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

is expected to preach. but if for any reason he does not arrive from his European trip in time the son of Rev. MT. Christie of South Coventry will occupy the pulpit.
 Rev. G. w. Scrivener the new dis triet superintendent, will preach at the Methodist church at the morning service. Rev. w F. Rowley will oc- cupy the pulpit at the services at the Baptist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Brief Menfian.

R. M. Johnson has changed the name of Young's hotel to the Johnson house.
 There were feuP eenta gieus diseases in this city in Augusti Scarlet fever, dlph theria, measles and iHfantiIe par alysis one each,
 Mrs Edward r.. Roberts ei 2B6 Pres Peet street entertained several JulAg
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Trouble Caused by Lightning.
FUN RAJ.
Joseph Brodeur.

requiem at St. Mary's church Friday morning at the funeral services for Joseph Brodeur. 55, who died at hIs home on Batty street Tuesday. Rey. c. F. Bedard off1ciated. Rev. Adrian Dykemans and Rev. J. J. Elty, Pom fret, being deacon and sub-deacOn re- spectively. The service was attended by delegations from the St. John Bap- tist society and Foresters, societies of which MT. Brodeur was a member Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. L. E. Smith was in charge of the funeral rrangepnents
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
A Check to Paokinq Meetings.

The policy of voting by the check list at the special town meeting Thursday evening is an arrangement that will be likely to be in vogue if Mayor Dunn and the board of aldermen call spe- ciaI city meeting to take further action on the municipal ice question. This policy insures a legal vote by only legal voters and will put stop to packing city or town meetings to put through measures by an element who have no right to vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
In tha Hands of His Friends.

Selectman Gelinas stated Friday that while he would not make strug gle for the republican nomination for first selectman. he would run for the office if the people desired it. If elected" said Mr. Gelinas. the town affairs will be run on a different busi- ness basis from what they have been under the present administration"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Attorney General Brown on Thaw Gas
BODIES To eE MOVED.
From Farm and Ancient Burial
 Ground in Pomfret.


 At the last session of the general assembly a measure was enacted au- thorizing the directors of the Pomfret Cemetery Association, Inc, to remove from the burial ground on the farm belonging to John Chapman. in Pom fret the remains of all persons there buried, and to remove the monuments and headstones and to reinter such remains and reerect such headstones and monuments in the burial grounds of the Pomfret Street Cemetery Asso- ciation, Inc. The act was approved May B.
 Notice Is now being given by Elinor B. Mathewson that pursuant to the provisions of the act the bodies arc to be removed after the expiration of three months and descendants or friends of persons buried in the old cemetery have been invited to remove the bodies in which they are inter- ested. Such bodies, monuments and headstones as have not been removed at the expiration of the three months from the time of the giving of the notice may be removed by the dlrec- tors.
 A Careful and Efficient Engineer.
 Railroad men in this city who are acquainted with Engineer August B.. Miller of the ill-fated White Noun tain Flyer that crashed into the sec ond section of the Bar Harbor express near North Haven say that he has been regarded among them as a care ful and efficient driver.
 Delegates Going to New Haven.
 Councils of the society of St. John the Baptist in eastern Windham county towns will send delegates to the Fran co-American convention to be held at New Haven next week, the eXpecta- tion being that the gathering will be one of the most important of it's kind held in southern New England for some time past.
 First Week eff Sehee Term.
 The first week of seheel for this season ended Friday afternoon. At the high school 1TS students are regis tered. The Israel Putnam schee, in cluding the eighth grade holding ses- siens in the high school building. has 92e pupils this year. the Smith street school 54. Sawyer district e5, East Putnam II, Putnam Heights IS, Gary district Il, These numbers are ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
W. c. T. U. Plans for Work at gair

The local w. C. T. U. at it's meet ing Friday afternoon completed plans for it's Willimantic fair work next week. The president, Mrs. J. NJ. Ga ger, was in charge of the meeting. Al the fair the union is to have a booth decorated with telling temperance posters the members will distribute temperance literature. If arrangements can be made the union will furnish free spring ice water for drinking pIr poses Mrs. Gager was authorized 10 join with the churches and young peo- ple's organizations for any effective work in launching a no-license move ment in this town.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
In the City Court.

Police court drama Friday: His sis ter complains of Michael Mccarthy for drunkenness and breach of the peace. Arrived home before she did Thurs day, called her vile names, but when sober was a good brother, Judge Shea: ''McCarthy. you're sentenced tl 30 days in jail; sentence suspended and you're placed on probation"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Surprise Party,

Thirty friends of Miss Nellie Cheney gave her a surprise party at her home, 9S3 Main street Thursday evening. Games, vocal and instrumental selec- tions weree enjoyed and delicate re- treatments were served. Miss Cheney was presented a handsome gold brace let during the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Barn and Contents Destroyed on Charles B. Stearns' Farm at An dover

The barn and contents belonging to 'O harles B. Stearns at Andover were struck by lightning shortly after five O clock during the thunder storm Fri-' day morning and were totally destroy ed. Insurance of $2.2O0 was carried with local agency.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Take a Tip from Norwich Fair.

Henry w. Chamberlin writes Well
 farmers. are you all going to meet us at the Willimantic fair next Tuesday morning The Norwich fair was a banner one this year: now we can make ours a banner one if We only try.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Attended Hartford Meeting.

Cant. Dondero. Lieutenants Tiesin;s, Rivard and Heating. attended he lar terly mteting of the Officers coGn cil, First regiment, at Hartford Friday evening The trip was made in Capt Dondero'S automobile
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
NEW FALL SWEATERS

The New Fall Sweaters are here with their new herringbone weave and rolled collar, they are prettier than ever, besides they are well-made and full of comfort for the cool days to come-colors are crimson. brown, OK ford, white and cardinal--the Norfolk style are for women at $2.S9, $3.5O and $500. For children at Sl00. $1.5O. $2.OO and S2.5o.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

To naueurate No-License Campaign.
 The churches and the W. c. T. T. are to launch a no-license campaign in the town of Windham this month. The temperance forces will wage a no-li cense fight on economic as well as moral grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
s15.aae Fire at NerwaIk.

Nerwalk, Cenn., Sept. Fire that gave the firemep hard four hours bat tie late today, did damage estimated at $16.e49 ta the storage plant of the St. George Pulp and Paper company The origin of the blaze is unknown
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
NOANK
improvements at Mason's Island Methodist Picnic Suceess-Ama . ranths Entertained.

Several improvements are to be car ried out this fall at Masons Island, even though the owners of property there will not be on hand to oversee operations. One of the improvements being added to the island property is concrete dock which is being built on the recently purchased property of A. w Van Wrinkle, formerly the Burge- man property. This dock is to be about 35 feet long and will be a great convenience. About three days more will see 1t finished. if the weather is suitable
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Returns to Ohio College.

Mrs. Georgie E. Lee, who has been spending the summer with her par ents, Mir and Mrs. J. B. Baldwin. re- turned Thursday to Oxford, Ohio, uIty of the Western College for Wo- men
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Join Nnr,uioh EILs

Al the meeting of Norwich lodge of Elks Thursday evening Francis KeOn, George Brown and Arthur Kelley were admitted to membership.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Don't forget, next Tuesday, and then we will make them all sit up and take notice Come early and avoid the rush."
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
PUTNAM

Brief Session of Superior Court Fri day-Funeral of Joseph 5rodeur- Attorney General Bryan of Vermont in Town-Visit from Norwich Owl Team Sept Fist
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

The production in Germany during May of 1.641 690 metric tons of raw iron surpassed all previous records for that country
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Sunday Preachers.

There will be preaching services at the Congregational church Sunday. Rev. w $. Beard, pastor of the church,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Political Apathy.

No new candidates for election to town offices have been heard of up to date and the indications are that practically the same board of officials as is now holding offices will be elect ed at the annual town meeting in Oc- tober Most of the officials will be candidates to succeed themselves.
 Attorney General Brown on Thaw Case
 Rufus E. Brown, Burlington, attor- ney general of the state of Vermont, came to Putnam Friday for the pur- pose of securing a deposition in con nection with a case in which he IS interested. While in conversation with Putnam man Attorney General Brown talked about the case of Harry K Thaw and is quoted as saying that the state of Vermont did not want Thaw and would take action to be rid of him as quickly as possible. Attor- ney General Brown came here by au- tomobile, in company with Ernest H. O'Brien of Rutland.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
SERPENTINE CREPE

SerDentine Crepe in the ever useful patterns in light or dark colors-some unusually pretty patterns in Japanese a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
WILLIMAN TIC
STRUCK RY LIeHTNlNe.

What Is Going on Tonight W heeleTs American Band Dance. Coventry Lake
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Musicians are interested in the i'm pending sale of musical instruments that were the property of Composer Burton Emerson Leavitt of this city
 Mrs. Cora Bates of Limona Fla, is spending few weeks in Putnam.
 First Selectman c. E. Pierce said Friday afternoon that the reports of the indications are that the expendi- lures have been within the appropri- atfons.
 Republican Caucus Thursday Next.
 The republicans of the town of Put mate town officers next Thursday evening
 Mrs. J. A. Hart of the Chiokering hotel is to enter d Worcester hospi- tai to undergo an operation.
 Frank Cordier Is gradually recov- ering from an operation successfully performed upon him at a Worcester hospital. MT. Cordier is now at his home here.
 Frank A. Harris of Woonsocket WAS a visitor with friends in Putnam Fri day.
 Brief Session of Court.
 The session of the superior court here Friday afternoon lasted fifteen minutes, short calendar matters Delng disposed of. Court comes in again Tuesday for naturalization purposes. the session beginning at 10.3O o'clock. Next Wednesday the court will sit at Willimantic.
 Trouble Caused by Lightning.
 Charles Creapo, who sustained a fracture of the knee when his horse became frightened by lightning, threw him out and kicked him, is in a com fort hla condition The inil1red m a n s
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Ao-INOON

Asihnaa and HaY-FeVer Cured to
 SsaS Cured.
 Don't be skeptica4 about AS MOON the modern enemy of Hay Fever. Hay-Asthma, RoseCcld. and Asthma A trial of our remedy will prove in the worst eases, mttr- gallon at once af1d erentua1iy- a As-Ae9N is 'fhe .onIl thing that ever gave me any relief. l suf-: ferea so ] could not open my eyes, cured before finishing the bot tie. M E. Stony Hill A. L., Conn. Order through your druggist. Twp prescriptions One weeks treat ment. $150 Sold by all druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
OBITUARY.
Elisha Lyon,

Elisha Lyon. formerly a resident of Da1'e'~C~ died at the Soldiers home at i}ris.J!. R. l. Tho body was brought here Friday, Mr. Lyon is remembered in Danielson by many of the older residents. He was in western state teaching school when the Civil war broke out and enlisted for service in the great conflict from that section of the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
PATENTS

Protect ysur ideas. Handsome so-page
 Guide Book Free. HARRY E, BACK, Attorney at. Law, Windhsm ceuHty Savings Bank Rldq,
 baRisIsen, canM ectITuFhS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
New Schedule of Study Periods.

At the high school Principal Robert K. Bennett has arranged new schedule of periods. of which there are to be only six this year, with four recitations for each student. This will give a longer time on each study than has previously been the case and is expected to be a means of getting inn proved results
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
BARGAINS IN ODD PAIRS OF CURTAINS

Curtain. consisting of 16 different .50. We have assembled them to- price.
 good and p-to-date Curtains for and 3 pairs each lot, at 33c to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
| nIawfuI to Circulate False State-
 ments About Banks.


 ments About Banks.
 The following act concerning the making of derogatory statements af- fecting banks, passed by the general assembly of 1913. is of special local interest:
 Any person who shall wilfully and maIiciously make, circulate or trans rumor or suggestion, written. printed or oral, which Is directly or by infer ence derogatory to the financial condi- tion or affects the solvency or financial standing of any bank, savings bank, banking institution or trust company doing business in this state. or shall counsel. aid or induce another to transmit, circulate any such statement or rumor. shall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both."
 Cut by Bursting Soda Bottle.
 Joseph L. Pray, manager of the mill company store at ,Ballouville, has a severe cut between the eyes as the re- suit of the bursting of a soda bottle, the flying glass inhieting the injury. Mir Pray was engaged in filling an up per section of large refrigerator with soda bottles and was about to push another one into place when a bottle that was about on level with his eyes blew to pieces, MT, Pray, by the gushing of the bleed, knew at once that he was badly cut, and when he felt of the wound found that he could lay his foretinger into it. Mir. Pray gave himself first aid attention and removed the pieces of glass that were in the cut. Later the wound was dressed by Dr. J. J.. Russell of Putnam, who took tive stitches to close it.
 Will Reside in Brooklyn.
 Rev. aad Mrs Edward Blake of Amityville, R. l.. are to come to Brock lyn to make their home next spring, Mrs. Blake having purchased the Mat thewson home ia that place
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Gut by Bursting Soda Bottle.

Rev. aad Mrs Edward Blake of Anityville, R. l., are to come to Brock lYn to make their home next spring, Mrs. Blake having purchased the Mat theWson home ia that place.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

NEW SCRIMS
 New Scrims in very attractive new borders and plain center, the borders are fancy and light color suita ole for psrlor and dining room, 1Sc and 25c a yard.