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Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
MAKES s5,oo0 CLAIM
 FOR INJURIES RECEIVED, George ?. sitler Brings Suit Against StraVxhoard Cs, at Thamesville.

For injuries which he received while working fer the New London Northern Railroad company near the Thames vile plant of the An4eri can StraWboaFd company of Illinois, George D. Sitter of New I1endon has bre dght suit against the company for S6.000 The papers were filed en Monday with Clerk Par sons of the superior court.
 The complaint alleges that on or about the first of April 1g1S,the Straw 5 board company stretched two electric wires from one of it's buildings over and across the railroad tracks, but without placing any signal or telltale to warn of the presence of the wires. On the 23d of April, while MT Sitler was at his employment and was on top of a freight car, he ran against the wires. was struck under the right ear and knocked off the car, so that 1t Is alleged his jaw was severely bruised, his right ear cut and he had other ex- ternaI and internal injuries. In conse- quence of these had had to spend $10O for medical attendance and was in capacitated from work for twelve weeks at a loss of $250. He claims he has been permanently injured.
 Robert H. DOnahue of this city is made the defendant in divorce suit brought by his wife, Carrie Donahue Of New London, whose maiden name was Loomis They were married on the 4th of July 1906, and she claims that he deserted her on Sept. 1st three years later.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
TOY REVOLVER SENT BULLET
 THROUGH HIS THUMB.
Peter selas Had a Peculiar Accident
 in WiIimantic.

Peter Selas.e a Norwich merchant met with strange accident in Will- mantle Sunday afternoon. He was walking up Main street with his wife and accidentally discharged a revolver that he had in his pocket. The bullet went through his left thumb travelling the length of the thumb through the feshy part PatTolman Allen Me Arthur took MT. SelIas to the office of physician.
 Later Mir. Sellas was taken to police headquarters to explain how he hap pened to have the gun in his pocket The revolver is a most inoffensive look ing thing It was about four inches long, with a pretty ivory handle. It had no barrel and only one bullet could be loaded into it at a time MT. Sellas said that the gun had been in his pocket since the Fourth of July and he had forgotten all about it. Sunday afternoon he happened to put his hand in his pocket and the revolver aCci- dentally went off.
 Chief Richmond teIephOned to the Norwich police and they said that MT SelIas was a responsible man and could easily get permission to carry reVOl- yer if he wanted to. They VOuched for MT. Sellas and he was allowed to go. Later he returned home. but Chief Richmond kept the toy revolver.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
GrOton Monument Association Elects.

The Groton Monument association, which held it's annual meeting Satur- day the anniversary of the battle of Groton Heights. elected officers as fol- lows: President. Thomas A. Miner; vice presidents. Ernest E. Rogers, Mrs. Clara B. Whitman Mrs Frederic Bill Mrs. c. H. Slocomb. Miss Addie Thomas, Frederic Bill, Eugene L. Ba- ker, Elisha M Miner, Capt John O.. Spicer, Charles B. Fitch. Christopher L. Avery. Adam Larrabee; secretary and treasurer, Henry l.. Bailey; execu- tive committee Capt. John O. SpiCer, Mrs. C. B. Whitman. Mrs. Susan s. Meech, Walter R. Denison, Charles H. Miner, Ernest F. Rogers and Eugene L. Baker.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
PERSONAL

Dennis J. Mcintyre of this city is spending week in New fork city:
 Frank L. Hart of Montville is clerk Tor W: }: Prann & Co. at Beer RfveT' | Mrs L. A. Bivermore and daughter l 9f Lebanon were Norwich visitors Monday:
 Mrs: Mary Laighten. whe Is greatly 1 improved in health. has gene te Bran ford te visit her niece;
 Mrs. Dwight c: Stone has returned te Steningten fFem a visit with her parents at Norwich FewH:
 Miss Blanche Douglas of Sterling, Conn, spent the week end with Mss Maf4en H. Stark ef Maple street:
 Mrs. John Spencer Camp of Hart ferd has closed her house at Eastern Point and returned te her home,
 Edgar Caron. the 10 years old son of Octave Caron, left Monday for Sher- brooke, Canada. where he Is to attend school.
 pr. M. S. Loughlin is in Norwich for short time to move her house. hold effects to Boston, where she is to make her home,
 MT and Mrs. Richard Haggerty of Cliff street have returned home after spending a vacation of nearly two months in New York.
 Former Chief of Police John Murphy and Mrs Murphy have returned from their farm at Douglas, Mass, where they spent the summer.
 Mrs. A. c. Everett and daughter of kinney avenue have returned from Whitefield, N. H., where they have been spending the summer
 Edward J, Moore, with The Fortune Hunter company, has returned to New York after visiting his parents MT and Mrs, w. c. Moore. of Franklin street,
 William Skelly, warp tender at the Otrobando Woolen company, has gone to Hopedale to work in 8 wool en mill there.
 Mrs, C, c. Gildersleeye and two chil- dren, Donald and Dorothy, have re- turned to their home on Lincoln ave- nue after spending several weeks at their former home in Woodstock.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
IN CITY COURT,
Fines for Men Charged With Breach
 of the Peace.

In the city court on Monday morning SerVole DebarrOs, arrested Saturday afternoon by Policeman Charles smith on Franklin square, charged with in toxication, and also with resisting an officer for the fight he put up in Union square on the way to the station house, was found guilty by Judge T. J. Kelly and was fined s5 and costs. paying SISSY to Clerk MatheWson.
 James Balcus and Charles Artell, who were arrested in Greeneville by Ser geant Kane and Policeman Casey, Charged with breach of the peace, in which they cut each others hands with knives. were found guilty. Balcus was fined Sb and costs. paying s16.15, and the other was fined $10 and costs, pay ing s21,15,
 Thomas Moore, found by Policeman Thomas Murphy sleeping cut behind M, $, Rings shop, was lined 8 and costs. He paid $S.50,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
Medal for Harold T. Robinson.

Sunday evening Harold T. Robinson was presented d handsome gold medal by a party of young ladies at his home on East Main street, in recognition of his bravery in resCuing Miss Harriet Kinney from Bolles Cove this summer The presentation was made by Miss Kinney, and the medal bears the words Medal of Honor for Conspicuous Bravery Presented to Harold Robin son for rescuing Harriet E. Kinney at Best View on June 30, 1913."
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
WITTER sYNNER IN
 suFFRAelsT PLAY. Will Have Principal Part in Sanctuary, to Be Given st Cornish, N. H.

Norwich suHragists will have a par ticular interest in the play entitled Sanctuary which is to be given next Friday afternoon at Cornish N. H., near President Wilson's summer home, because Witter Bynner, the suffrage peet, and nephew of A. Il. Brewer is to take the leading part. MT. Bynner gives much of his time te suffrage work and is Rlso showing his advocacy of the cause by appearing in this play.
 It Is probable that MT. Brewer, with MT. and Mrs. Walter F. Wellington of New York, will ge from here to see the production of the play.
 Miss Eleanor Wilson, daughter of the president Is in one of the principal parts, and Mrs. Wilson Is one of the patronesses.
 The play was written by Percy Mackye against an amendment of the tariff bill which permits the impOrta- ton of feathers and plumes. A picture of the players appeared in one of the New York Sunday papers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
MISS BOOTH IN SANITARIUM. Bone in Foot Broken Five Weeks Ago
 While She Was Walking.

New York Sept. 7-PRTticulars re- garding Miss Eva Booths recent ac- cident and condition, were given out at Salvation Army headquarters yes terday. Five weeks ago while she was walking near her home. in Mount Yer non, N. Y, she stepped on uneven ground and slightly wrenched her foot. She thought little Of 1t and continued using her foot as usual without con sultlng a physician.
 A few days ago it was adiscovered that she had broken bone in her foot. It was reported yesterday that she would be from her work for two months. Meanwhile she is dictating her business correspondence at a san itarium in the northern part of the state.
 It was stated that her father, Gen eraI Booth, had a similar mishap in England when he was taking a walk a few months before his death.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
Mo!gast Announces Retirement.

Portland. Oregon, Sept. S.-Ad Vol gast, former lightweight champion. announced today his final retirement from tue ring.
 T have jusr completed the purchase of a ranch near Medford." he said, and shall settle there permanently after brief visit to my old home in Michigan. 1 positively will not fight again.
 WoIgast attributes his recent defeat to the effects of an operation for ap- pendicitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
SECTION OF BuRLAP
 BAG IN GAS MAIN.
Found in Six Inch Pipe on Laurel Hill
 Avenue.

Monday morning at the Thermos plant on Laurel Hill it was necessary to close down several departments be- cause of shortage of gas, mad when Supt. s. J. kehoe of the city gas de- partment was notified he started out with force of men to locate the trou- ble. It was found to be in a section of old six inch pipe on Laurel Hill avenue beyond Center street and the gas men were surprised when they took the pipe up to find half of bur- lap bag in it. This had stopped up the pipe
 The gas men took up 36 feet of the old six inch pipe and replaced it with eight inch pipe, which is the size of the Main on Laurel Hill avenue. They were at the work until after II o'clock. The burlap was found in a section of pipe on the hill beyond Walnut street. It had probably been put in the pipe to stop up an open end some time and had been forgotten
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
Is of New York Mounted Police.

John P. Mcintyre of the mounted police of New York city has been the guest of relatives in this city which was his former home Officer Me Intyre is now enjoying the distinction or the office of adjutant of the General George B. Mcclellan garrison of the Army and Navy union of NeW York city. whose membership includes a vcry large numberaof the war veterans in that nls$ru upOAs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
KNIFE USER HELD
 F&7 SUPERIOR COURT. Alexander Howard, Self Styled Bad Man. Stabbed Woman in New Lem den.
KNIFE usEa FIELD

Alexander Howard, Shinnececk Indian, demonstrated his right to the sef=imposed title of bad man, when he stabbed Mary E. Holden a ne- gress, Sunday, in New Lenden. Hew- ard escaped fer an hour, but was ar rested by Patrelman Rehn~and when searched had an open jackknife in his pocket.
 Monday morning in the New London police court the Indian pleaded not guilty te q charge of a ssault with intent te kill. Judge Colt found prob able cause. In default of $750 bail Howard went to jail.
 Howard is a product of the last strike of freight handlers on the Gen. tral Vermont wharf He says when he gets drunk he Is a bad man, and he Is fnfreQuently sober.
 Howard lay in his bunk in the freight house on the night of July |, 1912, and saw Thomas Denison kill Slim Brickle in self defense. It was largely through testimony of Howard that Dentson profited by a conviction of manslaughter and not more seri- ous sentence.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
c. V. ROAD BLOCKED.
Sand Put Freight Engine Of Track
 Below MoutviiIe.

freight train on the Central Yer mont road left the tracks below Montville early Monday morning on account of sand on the tracks due to a washout The engine only was derail- ed, but the road was blocked effectual- ly all day Trains were run over the New Haven tracks when possible to prevent congestion.
 One of the c. " engines lost the top of it's steam dome when going under West Main street and was taken back to the C. V. station. Another engine was brought down from Willimantic to take the train south over the New Ha- Yen road
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
Mir. Rvther Will Move to Bartford.

4. E. Ryther, associate secretary of the Connecticut Temperance uniop5Mas visitor here pn Monday. MT. Ryther expects soon to change his residence from Providence to Hartford. As a field worker in the state he will find this a better location from which to pursue his work
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
Engineer Cheney Injured.

MiIlimantic, Conn. Sept. Philip Cheney, an engineer employed on the New Haven road was taken from his cab today because of an injury and but thought he could do his work The pain became so great however, that he was sent home.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
NEW COAL HOLSTER AT ALLYN'S POINT.
Railroad is Replacing the One Burned
 This Summer.

The New Haven road is putting in a new coal holster at Allyns Point to replace the one burned early this summer. The new one will handle from 400 to 500 tons per day. which Is slightly larger than the burned holster. With only one holster at the Point it is difficult to discharge the cargoes on time and it is said there are now be- tween 1000 and 5000 tons of coal waiting to be discharged A double gang of bridge men and carpenters is at work and it Is hoped to have the new holster working by the end of the week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
Park Board Meetina-

The September meeting of the Aohe- gan park board was held on Monday afternoon at the office of the president Joseph T Planning. ApprQcai of bills and other routine business was all that engaged it's attention.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
incidents in Society.

Mrs. Fred W. Lester and daughters, Grace and Mary, are at Crescent Beach.
 Mrs. Thomas Fl. Perkins of Williams street Is spending some time In the Berkshires.
 Mrs. Henry Ruggles and Miss Rug gles have returned from their summer home at Hardwick Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. E. E, Perry and son. William Perry, have gone to Crescent Beach to spend September.
 Mrs. John L, Mitchell of Rockwell terrace Is in Portsmouth. N. H., where she is the guest of friends, spending several days with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs l, Hummer Taft of West Upton, Mass
 Miss Alice c. Bennett and Miss Rosa lie Bennett have returned te their home 6n Williams street after spend- ing the summer in Europe,
 BF: and Mrs. Frank E. BunReil. whe have been passing sene time at Hast hampton, l.. l., have returned te their home en Washington street.
 Miss Edith Taft, whe has been the guest of her sister, Mrs James Dustin Moore, of 0neco street, has returned te her heme at West Upton, Mass.
 ATr and Mrs E. Fliery Allyn, who have been guests of Br Leonard B. Alny. are visiting MT. AIlEn's parents, AIT. and Mrs Louis F. Allyn in Mys- tic.
 Miss Alice ". GogsWelI of Lincoln aNenue has retuEned from Mohegan, N Y. where she has been the guest for q week Qf Mrs. Edward NJ. Childs for merly Of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
We have the folio wing Secondhand Cars on hand for sale:
for sale:

The tires are as per conditions. One Model PA Buick Truck, newly painted $22500.
 One Silent SIX" Matheson $45o.oo. One Model 10 Buick 1911, $225.oo. One Atlas, first class shape, touring car, $2oo.oo.
 One Atlas, detachable tenneau, tires in first class condition, S125.oo. One 1909 OdsmobiIe good shape, no tires, $25ooo.
 Model r. Ford Touring Cars 1912 from s325,Oo up.
 Model T. Ford Touring Cars 1918 from $375.oo up.
 One 1912 E. M. F. Touring Car Al shape, S425.oo.
 One 1911 Hudson, elegant shape, this is the best second hand car we have Lever had for sale.
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

Neriden.-As the result of yawning, Mrs. Horace Gordon on Saturday dis located her jaw Dr. stoddard was called and set the jaw back in place.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
Low coIonist Fares to CaIifornia

via Sunset Route, Sept. 24 to Oct. 2. Personally conducted tourist sleeping cars from Washington without change. daily, except Sunday. Berth Ss F Milk and 332 Washington streets, BOstOn.-ady.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

MT. Nolan is a well known resident of Baltic, and is notary public there and has been somewhat active in Bal tic politics The post for which he is recommended is in the public eye just now since it has been brought into prominence because Harry ThaW has been in jail there since his arrest after his flight from Matteawan.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

HHS yua wanS LG put your ousl Ue>s before the ugDIc. mere IS no me staa as.ser Jn4E JBrouGh the adseF,s tzg cSi 4Esl1s cf TEe Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

Miss Alice ". GogsWeH of Lincoln avenue has retuEned from AIohegan, N. Y. where she has been the guest for q week Qf Mrs. Edward NJ. Childs, for merly of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
RECOMMENDS BALTIC MAN FOR sHERBROOKE CONSULATE
Congressman Mahan Suggests William
 Q. Nolan for the Place
(Snecia1 Ia The RuIIetinl

T0T0CIe1I CO IIlo r- r-cIICcrrT-7 . Washington. Sept 8.-Representative Bryan F. Mahan has recommended the appointment of William D. Nolan of Baltic as United States consul to Sher- brooke, Quebec.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09
School Begun.

The town schools began the fall term on Monday. Superintendent F.. J. Graham had not received complete reports from all Monday so that the enrolment figures for the opening of the term were not made up.
 From 187 to 1910 more than half a million persons left Norway, mainly for the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

The third assistant secretary of state has given notice that on Oct. 20 an examination will be held in the depart ment of state at Washington for secre- taries in the diplomatic service an op- portunity of which several Connecticut young men have taken advantage.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

Mr. and Airs. E. BIery Allyn, who have been guests of Br. Leonard B.. AlmE. are visiting Mir AllEn's parents, Mr and Mrs. Louis r. Allyn, in Mys- tic.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

Miss Edith Taft whe has been the guest ef her sister, Mrs James Dustin Moore, of OReco street, has returned te her henae at West Upton, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

BF: and Mrs: Frank 5. BunReil. wine have been passing seme time at f1ast- hampton, l.: l.. have returned te their home 6n Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

sf continuous growth from very E7aa beginning, with sesnt capital ts che present commanding position of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

To get rid of the San Jose scale, which has been bothering fruit grow CTS more than ever this year foresters advocate November spraying with sol uble oil and lime and sulphur solution, repeating the treatment in the spring, just before the buds appear.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

4 former rector, Rev. w H. Jepson. of Bridgeport. preached in St. James Episcopal church, Poquetanuck, Sun day evening, being entertained during his stay by Mrs. Benjamin Lucas He ofHciated at Christ church, Norwich, Sunday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

Miss Alice c, Bennett and Miss Rosa lie Bennett have returned te their haH4e en Williams street after spend ing the summer in Europe,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

Local members are receiving noti- fcation that the 18th annual national convention of the Brotherhood of St Andrew, Protestant Episcopal laymen and clergymen, will open in New York Wednesday,, Oct. i. and will close on the following Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

H. F. Potter. dairy commissioner, said Saturday that there was no food commodity in which the law is being so disregarded as in the sale of eggs. and this was true of the entire state. The law is being violated right along, he stated.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

The Rockville schools opened Mon day with two new teachers in the East district, Miss Bernice F. Bates of Woodstock and Miss Ethel Moselev of WiIlimantic, who take the places of Miss Olive L. Johnson and Miss Mar garet DOckeren, resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

Mas Annie Taft has returned after spending several days with her par ents, MT, and Mrs, l, Hummer Taft, of West Upton, Mass,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-09

MT. and Mrs. E. E. Perry and son, William Perry, have gone to Crescent Beach to spend September
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-05-26
BEMIDJI BESTS CASS LAKE:
Takes East Side Neighbor Into Camp
By the Score Of Nine
to Three. H.
BIG CROWD OF, LOCALS ATTEND

- al ~ .-
Clashing with theaCass Lake base
ball team for the second time this
year the big Bemidg'' nine defeated
them yesterday afternoon at Cass
Lake by a score Of to 8. During
the first three innings the Bemidji
team did not make score but allowed
their opponents two.H- In the fourth
two runs were credffed tying the
score until the fifth when Erickson
brought in one more Three runs were
made in the sixth and ninth. with
only one credited to Cass Lake in the
eighth. ~~: s.zs@z,z4st z=ss: :S A.. +
Charlie Paul. pitcher for the little
Bemidg" team pitched the entire
game. Several strikeouts were made
by him and only a small number of
hits. The support was exceptionally
good and many good plays. were made.
T. A. Mccain of this city, umpired
the game to the satisfaction of both
sides no decisions being disputed.
About twenty Bemidji automobiles
took the ball players ard fans down
and the crowd consisted of nearly all
Bemidji people. 80 - .3x
. Lineup for the Bemidji team. was
as follows: ::
Boscoe, c; Paul, p; Howe, SIS;
Jacobson, LIST. b.; Brandon, End. b.;
Rice, Sd. b.; field, Bell, Bailey,
Erickson and Taylor. ~ >4.':....
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-05-26
81 COTTAGES OCCUPIED.
Grand Forks and Minneapolis People
Omen Summer Homes Here.

Twenty-one summer resorters have
opened their summer cottages on the
shores of Lake Bemidji and 1t Is
probable that nearly that number
more will open cottages during the
next month. Those who are now Hv-
ing in their summer homes are: M.
$. Titus, G. F. Williams, of Lakeside;
c. F. Shogren, at Bemidji Beach; A.
p. Chandler, H. E. Reynolds, S. A..
Hubbel, M. c. Mooney, E. H. Allen,
II. L. Blake, V. Voller, H. H. Balling-
rood and Mrs. Fred Squires at LAWN
Ia, Joe Jarvis, Tom Nesbit, y. G.
/ Dempsey. Ira ]. Coole, B. H. Court
ney and F. G. Fales Of Grand Forks
bay and Charles Carnes, Z. Stellmaker
and y Briakman Of River Side.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-05-26
E BANKERS "CoME BACK IS "H0WLING SUCCESS
Opinion of Those Who Witnessed
Rehearsal of Ministries Sun
day Afternoon.
NEW SONGS AND JOKES FEATURE

p KS a
Never before has so much enthus-
asm been displayed in a local talent
performance, as is now being shown
in the minstrel program which will
be presented at the armory opera
house next Friday night.
Everybody seems to want road
around midi. and as the pro-
ceeds Of this entertainment will go
toward this good work, the public in
general is deeply interested and dur
ing the last two days has become ex-
tremely enthusiastic. This spirit has
taken hold of the ministries to such
an extent that if it was necessary to
give the performance right now it
would be success without a doubt.
Rehearsals will be held every eve
ming up to Friday night. New jokes,
new faces, new songs and new fea-
lures have been added to the show,
the result of which :: will make any
professional troop look like lot Of
school children when compared with
the talent Bemidji offers.
The town and country will be bill
ed and placarded and a large pro-
gram, supported by the advertise
ments of Bemidji merchants will be
given out at the performance Tag
day from early morning until late at
night will be another good road fea-
ture. Tags will be distributed at the
door, the proceeds of which are to
also go into the road around the lake
fund. ~ =. -. -,