davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
ARGUMENTS NEXT IN
 cHEsBOROUGH DIVORCE CASE Both Sides Have Their Evidence in
 Arguments on Friday.

In the superior court here on Tues day. the contested divorce case of Hattie T. Chesborough vs. Lloyd Chesborough of Wequetequock was re- sumed with witness introduced by
 hey Donald G. Perkins for the
 SC It made the third day on which this case has been tried At BIT the defense rested. The plaintiffs attorney, Charles L. Stewart. after a recess. occupied the rest of the time rebuttal. At that time the plaintiff rested and court adjourned to 10 o'clock today Wednesday,. but the arguments in the Chesborough divorce case will not be heard until after the short calendar session on Friday.
 On Tuesday, Alma Beatrice Ches- borough testified to sitting up one night with Mrs. Chesborough in mems clothes to watch for her brother, the defendant. She never saw any wrong doing. On the night they watched she said her brother came from the ice house and not from Mrs. Norman's
 Charles Eugene Bitgood testified and was followed by the defendant him. self He showed about ten views of the locatiron of the Norman and CheS- borough houses to show that the back door of the Norman house cannot be seen from Mrs. Chesboroughs bed room window. Mr Chesborough de- nied every charge made against him by his wife, and that he ever told her that Mrs. Norman was bad woman and to stay away from her. He said he gave his wife plenty of food and money for clothes, and he denied he ever abused her in any way He de- nied ever going to Mrs. Normanis house except on business. He said his wife talked about going home not five weeks after they were married, %N1 0f IoY. fa1- hn 17Nf6 furniture by replevin and of an eff fort he made to have her return to him. He was willing now, he said, to have her come back if she would return the goods.
 Tn rebuttal, after recess. Attorney Stewart introduced Joseph F.. Lee, who lives half a mile. he said. from Lloyd Chesborough's house. He testi field he had seen Mrs. Norman twice entering the Chesborough house in the last year and a half.
 Testimony which the attorney claim ed was in rebuttal was not allowed by the court and the attorney took excep- tions when he introduced Mrs. Flor ence Wheeler, Frederick N. Wheeler, Earl Norman.
 Mrs. Sarah Barnes. mothre of Mrs. Chesborough. and Mrs. James B. ed about pictures which had been put in as exhibits by the defendant. Will fred Main also testified about a peach tree which he said does not obstruct the view from the upper bedroom window of the Chesborough house.
 The plaintiff was a. final witness, stating in her testimony that Mir. Norman had said to her that he had to work hard and could not sit up nights to watch his wife and that he kept still because he wanted to keep his family together and also that Lloyd ChpShOr0110h'S sister had said she thought her brother was the meanest man who ever lived and if she were Mrs. Chesborough she wouldn't live with him another day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 Y. M. c. A. AUXILIARY Mrs. -H. M. Pollock Reelected Pres- dent-Receipts in Year Were $463.22.

The annual meeting of the Women's auxiliary of the Y. M. c. A. was held Tuesday afternoon at the association building. The election of officers for taken up and resulted as follows: President, Mrs H. M Pollock; vice president, Mrs. Charles Prentice; treasurer, Mrs. F. J. Working; secre- tary, Mrs. C. E. Stark. Mrs. Fitch Allen, Mrs. William Fitch and Mrs. Edwin w. Higgins were reelected members of the board of directors Mrs w H. Oat was elected to the board to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. StarSey who is to remove to Kingston N. Y, where MT. Starlxey is to be secretary or the and Mrs C. E. Stark were elected to fill vacancies caused by the res1g- nation of Mrs. Will l.. Stearns and Mrs. Whittlesey.
 The report of the treasurer, Mrs; F. R.. Starkey. was read and showed a balance on hand of $6S.6e- The re- ceipts for the year amounted to $46S.22 and the, balance at the beginning of the year was S3.61. a total of S4I1S3 Fxpenditures were as follows: Fur nfshings for association parlor $l00.l0; dormitory, S133.30; dining room SZo.Zl stereopticon machine. $35. Incidental expenses brought the total expendi- sss,6a. an. addition of $6o.OS to the treasury during the year, The report of the secretary. Mrs. F. J. Working was read and accepted. Plans for the ensuing year were discussed and II was voted to relieve the Y. NJ Q. A. officers of the care of the dormitories during the year.
 The retiring officers of the organi- zation were Mrs. F. A. Roath, vice president and Mrs. F. R. StarKey treasurer. Mrs. F. J. Working was formerly secretary and is now treas 11rar
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
oiLlNG CITY STREETS, Two Tanks Are Now Being Distributed by Street Department.

On Monday the work of oiling the city streets was commenced by the street department. Two tanks of asphalt oil have been received and have been stationed at the new dock Monday and Tuesday oil was spread on North Main street and Central ave- nue. From there the street employees will go to West Main and Thames streets, then to Mckinley avenue, and later to other sections of the city.
 This season the new spreader pur- chased by the city is being used and better results than in former years are expected Water will be used on the new hassam pavement on Franklin street and the brick pavement in Main street.
 The street commissioner will com nence the improvement of Broadway, which is in very unsatisfactory condi- tion. especially on the hill The holes in the street will be filled up and a coating of tarvia applied again this wear Broadway has beer kept in very good condition with two coatings a Wear. More oil is on the way and will arrive about the time the present sup- ply is exhausted
 DeIeqate to Philadelphia Convention
 Louis Pollock left Tuesday for Phil adelphia to attend the 18th annual convention of Workingmen's circles May I'll as delegate from Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
Y. P. C. U. officers Chosen.

The Y. P. c. U. of the Church of the Good Shepherd held it's annual meeting at the church Tuesday evening. The reports of the various departments showed the past year to have been one of accomplishment The society eX- poets to send a delegate to the na- tional convention to be held at Utica, N. Y. July 9-16. The following officers were elected: President. J. Oliver Arm vice president, Mrs. George Brown; secretary, Miss Eleanor Ge- brath; treasurer, Charles w. Parsons.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
AT DAVIS THEATER.
The Man Behind by Musical Comedy
 Co.

The stamp of approval was put on Billy Allen and his musical comedy by a crowded and applauding house at the Davis theater on Tuesday evening and also in the afternoon. All the fun that the writers of the play put into it was brought bubbling to the surface by the clever company with Billy Allen as chief instigator of the merriment. He was cast as Michael Clancy or in other words, The Man Behind. Pretty costuming by the chorus, tunefu1 numbers sprinkled all along the way and a number of bright particular spots in the solo numbers made a happy combination for an en- tertaining evening. Harvey Maxwell and Miss Eileen Rosar shared the spe- cial favor of the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
TWO ENJOYABLE LuNcHEoNs.
Mrs. Alfred Thcrnton Entsrtains for New York Guests-CompIimen Re turned.

Mrs Alfred Thornton Smith gave very delightful luncheon Saturday, May Sd, at her home in Preston, in honor of her guest, Mrs. Richard De Milo Brown of New Y ork. The table dec orations were green and white. Much merriment was cuased by witty per sonal rhymes on the appropriate place cards. A return luncheon was given on Monday. May 5th, by Misses Belle and Annie McC1imon, when the decorations were apple blossoms. There were eight at table. and an elaborate six course luncheon was served
 During the afternoon a very enter taining vocal and instrumental mus ical programme was rendered by two of the guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
In Superior Court Here.

When the superior court session, civil side, is resumed here this morn ing, the first case assigned is the ESQ., 900 damage suit of John Beetham vs Otto Bruen auer, now of Detroit It is on a claim for injuries received by the plaintiff on July 4, 1911 on Mo- began hill when the Beetham team was hit by the Bruenauer automobile. Mir. Beetham was badly hurt at the time. His attorneys are Brown 6 Per kins. The other two eases assigned for today are Neiman vs. Sternlieb and Schiffres vs. Rabinoyitch.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
Doctors Erieza of Rahx Pictures.

Dr. Carlisle S. Perrin of New Lon don proudly exhibits collection of pictures of babies at whose birth he has presided during the years he has practiced there. The childrens pie lures range in age from 2 to years. The doctor keeps a record of each child in a little book. and often gets reports from those who have left the city. The pictures are ranged in freieze form about the walls of the doctors private office, and form unique collection.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
PhiIathea,s Monthly Meetino.

The Phiiathea class of the Broadway church Sunday school held it's month- ly meeting last week at the home of Mrs. Osten Fergason, on West Main street. Mrs. B. Lewis was elected sec retary to take the place of Miss May Freeman, who is leaving Norwich in short time. The hostess served a de- licious lunch and several flashlights were taken by Miss Irene Wells, secur- ing almost the entire membership of the class and nearly every one present
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
IN BERLIN MAGAZINE.
Henry S. Haskell Tells the Germans What ie Going On in the United States

In the March and April issues of Die Friedens- -warte, published in Der lin, Henry $. Haskell of New York, formerly of Norwich, writes in strong, flexible German of matters of contem- poraneous interest in the United States and on the western continent generally.
 The inauguration of President Will son, the Panama canal toll, the Peace centenary, conditions in Mexico, and similar timely topics are treated in an able and interesting manner, in crisp and readable comment.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
uNIvERsALIsT WOMEN ELECT.
Mrs. J. P. Cohb President of Mission
 Circle-A Successful Year.

The annual meeting of the Univer- salist Women's Mission circle was held Tuesday afternoon at the Church of the Good Shepherd. A good number responded to the call of the roll, for which the watchword was Loyalty Annual reports were read and accept ed and current events in the mission world were discussed by the members The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Maud B. Cobb; vice president, Mrs. Thomas A. Potter; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Marietta Wright The past year was a most successful one.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
SEVEN PRISONERS FROM
 JAIL HERE TO COURT
Taken by Jailer Oscar Main and
 Other Officers.

For the opening session of the crim- inal side of the superior court in New London on Tuesday, Jailer Oscar Main with the assistance of other officers, took CeIestino Serra, Mike Smith, John Smith, a Mike Tatter, Theodore Casin- sky. Joe Ginty and Joe Gursky from the jail here to court to answer the charges against them.
 Joe Ginty, accused of breaking into cottages at Point Breeze was put on probation, and Joe Gursl<y. accused of the theft of a horse in Montville was given a sentence of one day in jail and costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
RESIDE ON SACHEM STREET. Rev. Joel B. SIocum Takes One of the
 Carroll Apartments.

Rev. Joel B. Slocum. the new pastor of the Central Baptist church, has en- gagged one of the Carroll apartments on Sachem street and his furniture has been moved in. It came here on Sat urday by boat.
 Rev. MT Slocum has entered at once into the work of the pastorate and will conduct the church prayer meeting on Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
 RECEIVED NEW MEMBERS.
Three Names Received by St. Mary's
 Society--Resoiutions Passed.

The regular monthly meeting of St Mary's T. A. B. society was held on Tuesday evening in T. A. B. hall, with a good attendance. Three new mem bers were initiated and resolutions of regret on the death of a late member, John Riley, were passed.
 A baseball team has been organized in the society, and Manager Cornelius Falyey has arranged a game with the New London T. A. B. society's nine for next week. Joseph Semple has been chosen captain of the local team
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

We have prepared the above balance sheets from the books and records of the United States Finishing company on the basis of the company being continued as 8 going concern, the same representing the position of the com pany at Feb. 2S, 1913. subject to the qualifications as to the present values of the fixed and other assets noted above.
 BARROW. VALE, GUTHRIE & CO,
 Chartered Accountants.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
WILL MAKE VISIT TO
 STATE HOSPITAL
Appropriations Committee from Legis-
 Iature Coming Here Today.

The appropriations committee from the state legislature is to visit the Norwich state hospital today that the members may better appreciate the need for al appropriation covering ad- ditions to the institution during the coming year The committee will have dinner at the hospita lin the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
Anous Park Hair Cloth companv.

Certificate of incorporation has been filed in the office of the state secretary by the Angus Park Hir Cloth company of Sprague. to manufacture fabrics; capital $100,000 to start with $50,000. The incorporators are Angus Park, Lambert Huntington and Herman Exner.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
NM c A Annllal

The annual meeting of the Young Mems Christian association is to be held next Wednesday, when officers will be elected and various reports of the ~ark ak the nast year presented.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
Enlisted One Recruit.

The Fifth company c. A. C., c. N. G., held it's regular drill Tuesday even ing at the armory, and one new recruit was enlisted. A meeting followed the drill for discussion of plans for the coming encampment.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

The water department has begun the work of extending the city water service 1,S00 feet south from the san itarium to supply the Norwich Golf club. Over 300 feet has been excavat- ed for the pipe laying.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
Norwich Society in New York

The annual banquet of the Norwich society, organized in New ofk city three years ago, will be held next week, probably at the Manhattan ho- tel, Forty second street and Madison avenue It is expected that about 60 people will be present. District At torney Charles Seymour Whitman has been asked to attend and he has promised that he will if it is possible for him to do so. In charge of the banquet are Francis P. Bent. William S. Gaylord and Frederick Johnson. Among those who will probably make Charles M Terry Allison Lathrop, president ofTthe American Light and Traction company, Ponltney Bigelow, William Converse and Rufus Burnham.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
Baptist women's Missionary Confer.

The annual meeting of the Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary conference for eastern Connecticut will be held today in the Montville Baptist church. A large delegation from all the church. es is expected to return.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
incidents In Society.

After a visit in New York, Miss Anna l.. Ely has returned to her home on Washington street for a brief stay
 Mrs. Lucius Brown of Warren street has returned from Gales Ferry, were she was the guest of relatives Sun day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
TRY THOSE
 FRUITIES
 at RaHiiOn'8
DonbIe DandeIion.
Hs sdvsrfIae
 exaofty as if se

A remarkably large double dandelion was picked this week by Mrs. Mary Sawyer of BoZrah, who is occupying the beautiful old Gilbert Rudd place.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
GEORGE s. MUMFORD, HERBERT J. WELLS,
 C~115;+or-s iffan

 Latson Tamblyn & Pickard, Counsel to Committee, 55 John Street,
 New York City.
 Balance Sheet, Feb 28, 1918. This statement is prepared on the following basis: The real estate and water, power values are per the report pany made in June, 1904: the build 1ngs, plant and machinery, per the ap- praisal made by the mutual fire in surance companies ini April 1911, less depreciation viz. per cent. on the buildings and 10 per cent. on the ma chinery and equipment; the copper rollers at an approximate value of IS cents per pound. and the other assets at values as stated.
 Assets. Fixed assets Real estate per appraise- ment of Manufacturers Appraisal Co, June, 1904 $1 APO, oil. so Water power and water rights per appraisement of Manufacturers Ap- praisal Co.,, June, 1904 =. S09. .212.32
 $2,22s. s.22412 Buildings per appraise- ment of mutual fire in surance companies April, 1911. less 3 per cent. de- precihtion ....... 1,486,77s.55 Machinery, equipment, etc, per mutual appraisers figures. less 10 per cent. depreciation .,..-........ 2,389, ALSO
 s6,o55.414.47 Copper rollers ...... 542,2S6.72 Liquid assets: Cash 444,78O.72 work in progress. etc. :. 15O,779.s6 Book debts Gess $50, 900 for claims, etc.) .. 501,616.33 Notes receivable ...... 26,059.34 Sundry small accounts :. 2,5S9.67
 s1,125,S25.72 Non liquid assets: Investment Queen Dyeing Co. at par .... :. > f50,OO0.00 Inventories materi%ys, chemicals. stores, etc. . 3O7,725.91 Sterling Improvement Go. (total debt and invest ment $675, ,627.10), present value ..........-..... 177,ssS.47 Stafford Co. Gull amount of claim $362. .156.22) probable value ... 100000
 sL275. 5.s64SS
 $8,999,19129
 Liabilities. snare cdp1tdl. Prererred stock ......... s, GOO, ,000 .00 Common stock ........ 5000, 100000
 s6,OOo, 100000 Bonded debt: First mortgage bonds $1, 750, ,000.00 Less: in sinking fund -. 772,000.o0
 5 978,OOO.OO bonds ............+:... 1850. 100000 Sterling Dyeing and Fin ish Go. bonds ........ 25O,OOO. .oO
 $2,S7S, 100000 Floating debt: Notes payable ......... $2, 015. 100000 Accounts payable - I'll .04457 Stafford notes discounted 100,000.00 Pay roll " 2542S25 Bonds interest," months 2S,982 .00
 $2,355.454.S2 Deficiency (apparent) - 2.214,263.53
 $8,99919129
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

Local boys on the Atlantic fleet write home that the ships have been ordered to New York the latter part of the month for the dedication of the Maine monument at the entrance to Central Park,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
NOTICE !, TO OUR DEPOSITORS

Owing to the unfortunate combination of circumstances that to our mind justified us in asking the Banking DepaIt- ment for a restraining ordef some of you have no doubl been put to slight expense in connection with protest fees, telegrams, and other matters of a similar nature. If you will kindly keep detailed record of these items, so that they may be presented to us when we again open for bus- mess, we will be pleased to re- imburse you.
 The THAMES LOAN & TRUSE
 co.
 R. w. PERKINS,
 Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
Cornelius Sullivan.

At Moosup Monday morning Rev. J. c. Mathieu was celebrant of a requiem mass at All Hallows church for Cor nelius Sullivan, who died in a Worces- ter hospital After the mass the body with the funeral party traxeled in a. special trolley car from Central Will lage to Norwich, where burial was in the GreenVille cemetery The bearers were Thomas Maxwell, Richard Conk- lin. Austin Conklin. James Fannon. Err ward Farrell. James German. Louis Kennedy was the funeral direcstor.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
FUN
Frank Carroll.

Rev. George H. Strouse, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated at the funeral of Frank Carroll. which was held from his late residence, No. F Peck street, Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. There were many beau tiful floral renembrances and the at tendance was large The bearers were Herbert Wiley. Frank G. Rice, William D. Kicker and P. W. Murphy Burial was in Yantic cemetery. Rev. MT Strouse read a committal service at the grave. Henry Allen & Son had charge of the arrangementS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

The need of money with which to further the aims of the General Fed eration of Women's clubs. in which eastern Connecticut members are en . rolled, has resulted in an effort to raise an endowment fund
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

Clifford Beal. the artist whose paint ing won the third Carnegie prize, was recognized as d genius in Lyme while he was very young man, for a large canvas of his was among the first sold at the exhibitions there
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07
Lowest on Preston Road Bid.

c. w. Tryon of Meriden was tho lowest bidder for the construction of new state road work in the town ot Preston.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

The state tuberculosis commission CTS met at the capitol Monday morn ing Among the things discussed was the apportionment of the $3o0O0 ap- propriation for grading, which is to be divided among the various sapa- toriums in charge of the commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

Junior week exercises at Storrs be- gin Wednesday evening, May 2S, with the junior senior banquet, and con- tinue until Saturday night, May 31 when the dramatic club gives a play.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

About 200 sheep from London, On- tario, which arrived at Mantle sta ton for M F. Plants farms were driven through the streets to Elan ders, herded by one dog, which had the flock in complete control
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

Mrs. Ellen W. Harvey died at her home in East Lyme Saturday evening" She was stricken with paralysis two weeks ago, Burial was in Flanders cemetery Tuesday afternoon. following services at her home at o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

The Grand Army of the Republic will have it's next reunion in Chatta- nooga. Tenn, if an invitation is ex- tended, according to a statement given out by General Alfred B. Beers of Bridgeport, commander in chief of the organization
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

As over 400 members of the w. c. T. U. have been left destitute by the floods at Columbus Ohio, members of the organization hereabouts continue their efforts to secure supplies to be forwarded to the relief committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

By request of the Holy Name society a months mind requiem high mass for James McGrory was celebrated in St. Patrick's church Monday by Rev. J. H. Frederick.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

Eastern Connecticut members of the w, R. c. are planning to attend the 30th annual state convention of the Woman's Relief corps in Branford to- day Wednesday, and Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

Tuesday morning in St. Patrick's church, by request of the Young Ladies Sodality, Rev. John H. Brod- erick celebrated a months mind mass or requiem for Miss Nellie Dunn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

George A. T<ies of this city is mak- ing preparations to move to Hartford, as the work in connection with his re- gently acquired position as grand sec retary of the grand lodge, F. and A M.. requires his time in the Capital City
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

The E. M. & w. Ferguson company has brought number of small trees from Boston and will set them out at Fishers. Island in nursery style till they get acclimated. Then they will be placed in front of the cottages.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

Reid & Hughes have taken the ini- tiatiye in the matter of giving Water bury a white way. The firm has filed a petition with the city clerk for per mission to install four large electric lights in front of their store on Bank street and pay all the bills themselves. Waterbury Democrat
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

GOING TO EUROPE or want to send your friend a ticket for passage To this country. am agent for the Cunard. White Star, Anchor, Allan, Leyland, ; American. French, Red. Star Ham. Ifg American. North German Lloyd and other lines. Also coastwise lines. Have your berths reserved now for spring and summer eailings. Tickets and tours. to Ber- Huda, Jamaica, Cuba, Panama, Georg1a. Florida. Texas. California and around the world.
 John A. Dunn.
 Steamship and Tourist Agent.
 50 Main Street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-07

Extra work is being done by the school classes this week to make up for Friday when the schools will be closed for the teachers convention at Putnam