Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-11
TOOK POISON FOR BEER. Waureean Mans Treat Required . Stomach Pump and Prompt Action.

AS a beverage there is considerable difference, a Wauregan man has dis covered, between lager and corrosive sub1imate. The Wauregan man bought some of both while in Danielson, the beer to kill bedbugs, the corrosive stuff to drink, as it happened, though not so intended; but such is life-and luck. The Wauregan man had a friend with him on the trip to Dan- ielson. Driving home the friend thought he would enjoy a drink-9f beer He reached under the seat, pull ed out bottle and took a swig: then he sputtered. He had swallowed some of the poison. The incident happened only a little way below the southern boundary of the borough, so 1t did not take long for the two men to hur- ry back to a local store. where an emetic was administered and stom- ach pump brought into play. The man got quick action. and he needed it. Af- ter he had been thoroughly pumped out, drained and hung up to dry, so to speak, he was not much the worse for his experience excepting as to shattered nerves. He admitted that he was still scared, but not scared enough to feed his untouched beer to the bugs. They have something else coming to them and without a relief squad to pump for t3e-2 ether
 New Ioe Company Rushed with Orders.
 The new ice company commenced making deliveries Thursday, the first load reaching the borough shortly af- ter a. m. Deliveries Thursday were to large users of ice principally, but some buyers of smaller quantities were also given service. The agent of the company said Thursday that the man. ner in which some persons had come to him and pleaded for delivery of ice to their families was almost pitiful. but he had to decline all orders for do- mestic service, as the supply at the houses at Quinebaug lake Is only sui ficient to take care of the heavy trade for this summer Many families in Danielson have been without ice to date this summer because they can not afford to buy 1t, This morning the company will have to deliver twice the amount put in here Thursday to meet the orders it has received from markets, hotels and saloons.
 Rain Welcomed
 There were words of thanksgiving from the farmers and other crop growers for the fine rain that fell on the fields of Killingly during the early morning hours Thursday Not since June 20 has this section had any rain worth mentioning and as result crops have suffered though not dam aged to any extent. Showers fell dur ing later parts of the day also, help
 
 much more rain is needed and at once. Notwithstanding the lack of rain the hay crop will be better than for two or three years past
 St. James Parish Lawn Fete.
 A large number of the members of St. James parish and their friends gathered at the church property on Franklin street Thursday evening for the annual lawn fete and supper. An excellent supper was served during the early evening hours, ladies of the parish societies assisting. The patron age was liberal, so considerable amount will be added to the church treasury as 3 result of the enterprise.
 Halpin Visiting Friends.
 Thomas Halpin, the cinder- path star, is spending a few days with friends in Danielson. Halpin is back but few days from Chicago, where he made a fine showing, finishing second, in the championships that were run off there. As a middle distance man Hal pin continues to show wonderful speed and says that he is now grooming himself to make another reduction in the record he holds.