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Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06

Bowen vs H. Mintz, Alfred Oden vs. William A. Arnold, admr.
 Uncontested Divoro es-Frank Ed ward Warren vs. Flora M Warren Cat Putnam), Mary E. Pike vs. Zelotes H. Pike Cat Putnam), Josephine Blanch-
 Trial List:
 To Court-Hattie E., Stone vs ByroK B. Stone, Henry H. Davenport vs Ger trude Vinton Cat Putnam), Uncas Pow CT Go. vs Frederick E. Shaw ct als Alexander s. Burdick vs. Walter l.. H. Baker. Nevada H. Van Valkenburgh vs Philip Van Valkenburgh. Helen Ferriday vs. Benjamin Grosvenor.
 To Jury-Harold Morgan vs. thf Connecticut Co. Nellie Egan vs. city of Putnam. Clarence E. Pike vs. New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R, Co.,, Joseph l. Martin vs. the Central Vermont Railway Co
 Assignments to Jury-First Tuesday, June IT, at Putnam, Jennie P. White vs. city of Putnam Cat Putnam), sec ond Tuesday. June IT, at Putnam, Ed- win T. White vs. city of Putnam Cat Putnam), first June IS. at Putnam. Jennie T. Labby vs. city of Putnam.
 Call of Docket.
 Clerk Warner sent out this notice:
 Putnam. June 3. 1913. Members of the Bar:
 Friday June G. at 1915 o'clock a. m. at the superior court room in Willi- mantle, in said county. the court, Hon. Milton A. ShumwaY, judge, will call the docket in said court. and discon- tinue or otherwise dispose of such sun- tried cases thereon as have been pend ing one year and cases in which there is default of appearance, unless cause is shown for the continuance of such cases.
 Mrs. c. M. Green entertained over the week end MT. and Mrs. Portm ora and Mrs. c. Stevenson from Framing ham. Mass.
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 c. Allen Hawkins. who has been spending some time at Quonochontaug, has returned to Putnam.
 Frank A. Dolbeare of Lowell was 8 visitor with friends in Putnam Thurs day.
 Mir. and Mrs. William St. Onge re- turned from their wedding trip Thurs day afternoon.
 Miss Leavens Reappointed.
 Miss Helen Howe Leavens. Daniel : son, has been reelected teacher in music in the schools of Putnam for another year at salary of $45S.
 Miss Isabelle Byrne. who has practi- cally recovered her health, is to remain at her home here until July 1. when she will return to Roosevelt hospital, New York.
 Rev Clarence Swift D. D., of the First Congregational church, Fall River is to deliver the commencement of Tourtelotte High school of North Grosvenordale.
 Game in Special Car.
 Pomfret summer residents coming from Boston to that place Thursday afternoon had a private car attached to the afternoon westbound express. Putnam High schools baseball team will again play against Killingly High schools team at DayvilIe this (Friday) afternoon.
 Resident Manager Walsh.
 William Walsh. for a number of years connected with theatrical enter prises in this city. is now resident manager of the Bradley theatre
 A marriage license was issued here Thursday to q Worcester couple who were married before returning to that city.
 Under an arrangement made by the town school committee, all teachers who have been re- elected will be re- quired to return their contracts, sign ed, by June 10. or their places will be considered vacant.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
REV. N. P. CAREY SPEAKER
Will Deliver Address at Firemen's
 Memorial Services.


 Rev Nelson Poe Carey, St. James church, New York, formerly pastor at Norwich and chaplain of the Connecti- cut State Firemens association, is to deliver the address at the memorial services to be held in the Congrega- tional church here on Sunday after noon, June g. by the Putnam fire de partment in honor of its deceased members. M
 New Express Popular.
 The new express train through Put nam from Waterbury and for Boston and return is proving a great success. 1t is heavily patronized every day anl on it's first run out of Boston last Sun day evening had 132 passengers for Hartford and points beyond. not to mention the local business. so called, in addition.
 Vice President of Alumni Association. Rev. J R. Stubbert. pastor of the Baptist church, was at Newton, Mass. Thursday, attending the commence ment exercises of the Newton Theo logical institute. Rev. Mr. Stubbert is vice president of the alumni associa- tion of the institute.
 Children's day will be observed at the Congregational church Sunday. At the morning services there is to be a programme of recitations, singing and reading.
 Mail Unclaimed.
 Letters addressed as follows are un- claimed at the Putnam postoffice this week: Messrs. Lounsbury, Matthewson & Co.,. w. w. May Cuiroco Mo Salva- tori, Edgar Buss. Miss Lillian John son, Miss Roma l.. Phipps Miss Thel- ma Coneh. Miss Jane Murnane, Mrs. Annie Harmon.
 First Aid Demonstration.
 Recently at the Community house, Pomfret Center, Miss Psyche Webster, superintendent of the Day Kimball hospital, gave a very interesting dem onstration on methods of first aid to the injured.
 A Laugh Winner.
 Putnam people enjoyed seeing Henry Morse and his company at the Bradley theatre Thursday in Uncle Seth and the Hoodoo, the vaudeville sketch in which he has successfully been tour ing the western states during the past two years. Harry M. Morse & Go. is the road title of the act. In his home town MT. Morse and his company made the hit that they have made every where, not because of Putnam being his home town, but because his act is a big laugh winner, staged by real art ists in their line
 GoIdstein Fine Wedding Invitations,
 Invitations were issued Thursday II this city and in Pittsfield by Mir. and Mrs Maurice Goldstein of Pittsfield to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
D. A. R. RECEPTION.
In Honor of Retiring Regent and Vice.
 Regent.

Tn the chapter rooms in Woods hall Thursday afternoon a reception was given by the members of Sarah Will Hams Danielson chapter, D. A. R.. for the retiring regent, Mrs. F. w, Ben nett of Dayville and the retiring vice regent, Mrs. Clarissa Pike. Mrs. c. H. Kingsbury, the newly elected re- gent, was in the receiving line with the retiring regent. There was a. mu- sical program during the afternoon and refreshments were served. Mrs. F. H. Reach. Mrs. H. D. Crosby and Miss C. c. Chamberlin were at the ice cream table. Punch and sand wiches were served by Mrs. William Polhemus, Mrs. c. c. Young, Miss Helen Perkins.
 Miss Helen Perkins was chairman of the committee in charge the other members being Mrs. E. H. Reach, Mrs. H. D. Crosby Mrs. c. c. Young, Mrs. Polhemus, Mrs. Clinton Atwood Mrs. F. A. Jacobs, Mrs. E. M. Young, Mrs. F. E. Bitgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
ST. JosEPH's eLEE CLUB.
Gives Concert in Hospital Corridor to
 the Pleasure of Listeners.

St Joseph's Glee club. c. H. Cas- well director. gave an admirable con cert in the corridor of St Josephs hospital Wednesday evening. The Program was thoroughly enjoyable and showed good work on the part of the club under Mir. CaswelIs leadership. The solo numbers were all well re- ceived- Mrs. C. H. Caswen accom- panied MT. Casweil and Miss A gnes o'Neill was at the piano during the Giee club selections. Following is the program.
 Dainty Dorothea, La Lefevre, dou- bie quartet; solo, GipSy John Clay, vourneen. arranged by Collen Coe. double quartet; violin solo, Berceuse rom Benjamin Goddard, Harry A To
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
p. H. s. ASSOCIATION.
Arrangements Announced for Annual
 Reunion and Banquet.

Invitations have been issued for the annual banquet and reunion of the Putnam High school association Wed . nesday, June IS. President George $. Bradley and associates have arranged an interesting programme At , o'clock will occur the ivy planting. the address to be given by Charles E. AL len of Boston and the poem by Miss Frances l.. Warner. From to 2 will be social hour. At o'clock the ban . quet will be served in the gymnasium. Ernest C.. Morse will be toastmaster. Dr. w. H. Holmes of Westerly, a for mer principal of the school, will deliver the principal address Among the other speakers will be R. B. Dodge of Worcester and c. B. Johnson of Frank lin. Dancing will follow the banque+
 The association numbers 200 mem bers, to whom invitations have been sent. Every person who has ever att tended the school is privileged to at tend the banquet, although invitations are only sent to members of the asso- citation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
Salaries Increased s1oo Each.

Following are the eight trustees ap- pointed to have charge of the Y NJ. C. A. building with the president a member ex-officio: E. Frank Bugbee, Guilford Smith; three years, Eugene $. Boss, Walter B. Knight two years, Frank Larrabee, NJ. Eugene Lincoln; one year, Hugh c. Murray, George s. Elliott. The association directors have voted to increase the salaries of Sec retary DoOlittle and Physical Director Mclaughlin $100 per year each
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06

ming. double quartet; solo, King of Eternity. Hartwell Jones, John F.. Doyle; Oft in the Silly Night, Collin Coe, double quartet; violin solo, Sim pie Ave, Thorne. Harry A. Tobin; vio- lin solo. Lost Chord, Sir Arthur Sul- ltvan, Harry A. Tobin; solo, All Throughout the Night. c. H. Caswell; Killarney, Adam GeibeI. double quar-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
Officers of Medical Society.

Following are the newly elected of ficers of the City Medical society:
 President. Dr. F. E. Guild; vice pres ident, Dr. Laura H. Hills; secretary treasurer. Dr. c. A. Jenkins; commit tee on scientific papers, Doctors T. R. Parker, E. E. Wilcox and R. C. White.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
OBITUARY.
Jane Lee.

Jane Lee, S4, widow of John Lee, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her niece, Margaret Irwin, in Chap lin, from a short illness of congestion of the lungs. Mrs. Lee was native of Ireland and had lived in Chaplin for many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
Guests of Mondav Afternoon cIuh.

The members of the Monday Af- ternOon club entertained their hus- bands and q few guests at the Wo- mans club rooms Wednesday evening Nine tables for whist were occupied and luncheon was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
Third Wheel stnlen.

Secretary S. B. Doolittle had his bicycle stolen from in front of the Y. M. c. A. building late Wednesday night. Three wheels have been taken within three weeks from persons in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
Struck by Train-Escapes with Broken
 Arp4

E. Dorous, of Hampton. was brought to St. Joseph's hospital Wednesday, having q broken arm and several cuts and bruises Dorous while intoxicated was struck by a train at the Hampton station, Wednesday morning
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
Roque Courts in Daily uss.

The grounds of the Willimantic Roque club at the home of A. D. Spell man. Church street are daily in use, local roque players taking a keen in terest in this scientific evolution of crOquet.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
WILLIMANTIC

What Is Going on Tonight. X. Ladies Aid Strawberry Supper, Methodist Church
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
PUTNAM

dress at Firemen's Memorial Services Belief That Judgeship lncumben+s Will Hold Over-P. H. s. Association Reunion and Banquet.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
SUPERIOR COURT
Short Calendar and Assignment Of Cases Today, Judge Shumway on the Bench.

Judge M. A. Shumway will preside at a session of the superior court for short calendar and assignment of cases in Willimantic at 1915 this (Friday) morning.
 Following is the docket:
 George O. Gadbois vs. John Graham William c. Card vs Andrew Johnson Philip Livingston vs. William w Gill man. William H. Smith and wife vs John DeCicq and wife Andrew J.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
BALTIC.
May Festival Closes with Two Sprieht- ly French omedies-Merchants Clerks Team Defeats Picked Nine 10 to 6.


 The May festival for the benefit of St, Mary's church came to a success | ful close Wednesday, evening in Shan non's hall. Two spirited French com edies were given, the various parts 1 being played in a skillful manner 1 The first comedy was Par un Jour l de Pluie GA rainy day) and was very 1 interesting and the whose was acted l in fine manner. The following took part in the play: Miss Albina Don vile, Miss Anna RobitaiIle, Desire Ar | pin, Sovereign Pratte. The song The | by Master George Cadarette and Miss l Pomilla Deslandes The following songs, were also rem 1 dered in fine voice: Rags, by Mrs. Alex Daindous by Miss Anna Robitaille and Desire Arpin.
 i The second comedy, entitled Jocriffe was also smoothly presented by the l following east Odila Arpin, Joseph Arpin. Alcidas Clocher, Peter Dupree, George -Lacroix, Peter Cardin, Master i George Cadarette, Master Wilfred Ro- 1 bitaille and Miss Antonia RobitailIe. i The accompanists for the evening i were Misses Mary V. Roy and Emilda i Despathy.
 l After the entertainment there was 1 dancing for which Miss Emilda Des- psthy's orchestra furnished music. Village Notes. Mrs. Roger Ryan, and daughter | Madeline, of Providence have moved 10 the block at the rear of St. Mary s church.
 Miss Elizabeth Raeder of Waterbury is visiting at her home on the Little Flats.
 Mrs. George H. Miner, of VaIette, N. Y, spent a few days recently as the guest of MT. and Mrs Samuel Mil ner, of High street
 Defeated Picked Team. Thursday afternoon being a half holiday for local merchants and clerks a team which they made up played a picked team, and Captain Doyle's team trimmed the picked nine by the score of 10 to 6. The game was a fast one and was played on the new Sayles field. The batteries were: For Doyle's team, Arthur Cote and Will liam Morrissette. and for the picked nine. R. Jodoin and John Charon.
 Return from Outing.
 Mrs Thomas Bamford and son Theodore, of Depot Hill who have spent the last week visiting relatives in New Bedford and Fall River, Mass. and Providence. R. l.. have returned home.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
raIkinn of PIavurounds-

The Natchaug school grounds are suggested as an admirable public play ground in harmony with the public playground movement that has become and cities. The improvement of the Fair Grounds for skating and base ball by the American Thread Co, was the initial move in this direction in this city.
 Local Briefs.
 Town Clerk enton Thursday issued
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06

Philadelphia trade organizations are discussing plRns to merge into one large body,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06
Defeated Picked Team.
Return from Outino.

Mrs Thomas Bamford and son Theodore of Depot Hill, who have spent the last week visiting relatives in New Bedford and Fall River, Mass. and Providence, R. L.. have returned home.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-06

Town Clerk Fenton Thursday issued
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-17
STAFIL
UPON PITCHERS

Boston, April 17.-Jake stahl is
placing much dependence in his sterl-
ing quartet of right-handed pitchers
in the 1913 American league race.
Were he half as we'll supplied with
left-handers-for he has only Ray
collins-he believes he would win the
nag in a walkaway.
At least two OF the four-Joe Wood,
the premier pitcher of the American
league last year. and Hugh Bedient-
should finish among the first fve pit.
cheers in their league this season.
Wood. one Of the nerviest young
sters IN the game, is showing no in.
tice at Hot Springs Joe showed his
old time pepper. He also developed
a slow ball which should aid him
greatly in breaking up his assortment
of fast shoots.
Bedtent IS due for the best season
OF his career. This youngster. as ev-
cry n knows. played a most con.
series and was one of the main fac
tors in turning the tide Of victory Bos.
tons way.
Buck o'Brien. the Brockton bow
and originator Of the famous "balk"
which nearly o 8 Boston the big Sc.
9its. has rounded into good form. and
IT everything goes right will be called
box this season. INC
Although Buck" has been a mark
Tor much criticism because of his mis-
play. he only laughs at 1t all. O'Brien
es too experienced a pitcher to mind
things that way.
II any Of the recruits come up to
expectations Charley Hall will not be
called upon to work in the box. but
viii be held in reserve as a relief pit
cher. Hall is one of the best game
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-17
OFFERED JOB
AS AUTO SALESMAN

Chicago. April lily Cobb. kins
Pin baseball player and seemingly a
sincere hold-out, may come to Chi
cago.
But If he does so it will not be TO
perform On the diamond. He has
been offered $4,000 and an autom :
Bile to sign a years contract as Chi
caSo salesman for an auto SUPPLY
company Of Logansport. Ind. which,
has a branch here.
\ telegram from Cobb. who is in
Augusta. Ga. was received. He said
he could make no definite answer TO
the offer for ten days or so. as he still
is negotiating with the Detroit base
ball club. Cobb has demanded s15,-
600 a year. but owner Frank Navin OF
h Tigers has been quoted as declare
ing he would pay that sum-.
AT the local offices of the company
1t was said that it is believed by q
d. Di.lman. president of the
that Cobb will accept the offer and 20
to work as a salesman.
Our neople recently landed y.;rt
Campbell. another baseball star. as
U st. Louis representative" it wa.
SAID: He opened his office in It.
Q u last week. We understand the
paid him is not as high as that
onered to Cobb. but it was a hee,v
one. He also received an au.omobi e."
Cobb has been quoted AS saying he
would ave compromised With ,he De-
troit club for about $4,000 a YEA.
but blames Ban Johnson for the a ~
IRE Of his negotiations with Navin.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-17
D0UB[EHEADFRS
WILL Be many
Number of Postponed Games
in the Big Leagues is
Causing Worry.

New York, April 17.-The sched-
uled opening yesterday of the Inter-
national Baseball league season bump.
ed nto a heavy rain storm general
games scheduled-in Providence, Jer-
sey City, Newark and Baltimore
were called off. Clearing skies last
night promised more favorable con-
ditions for the delayed start of the
season.
Rain also prevented all major
league games in the east. Similar con-
to Disguised fans. both al and west.
in the few days since the start of the
major league season. Almost fifty per
cent Of all games scheduled have beer
postponed because of rain or wet
grounds. More than a score Of dou-
~ble-headers will be necessary to play
off these games.
scheduled in the major leagues thus
far no less than twenty-five have been
postponed. The National league is
the worst sufferer. as weather condi-
lions have permitted only nine Ct its
twenty scheduled games to be played.
To add to the fifteen postponements
in the older organization the Ameri-
ing been comparatively lucky in find
ing fields dry enough on which to
fill sixteen Of its twenty-six scheduled
dates.
Taking the two leagues together,
not a single day has witnessed a clean
up Of the schedule. Five games out
of eight is the highest record achiev-
ed. The weather has not scored a
complete shutout on any single day.
however, two games being the mini.
mum played, although the National
league drew a blank last Friday.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-17
Sport.
C0ffr1EN
tBy James P. sinnott.)

(By James P. sinnott.)
F1eetest Of foot, surest Of eve.
Setting a pace beyond the reach
"Of other stars OF the grand old game,
King OF them all is the Georgia
The can is rafting merrily at the
heels of the recruit.
In Meyers and Meanwhile the Braves
bination.
Nothing new from Murphy. Come
on. Charles. tell US something Of the
Cubs and Evers!
The nan who suggested spring
training for umpires knew whereof
he spoke.
sallee is with the right team. His
name has the proper ring for Mrs
Britton's suffragettes.
How could a mar play ball under
the weight of the name of Baum
gardner? Pinochle-yes. Baseball
never!
oo 1SoSob1 6hyS IudI NE COulN
keep on playing Detroit forever.
Joe Birmingham announces that he
has no pinch hitter to bat for Joe
Jackson in the pinches. Careless work.
Joe.
Bobby Byrne is seriously consider
Ing the purchase Of a head guard sim
1lar to Frank Chances bean protector.
Beanball pitchers will soon be at q dis
count. No fun hitting what you can't
hurt!
Can't imagine Cozy Dolan as an out
fielder. In fact. on form displayed
with the New York Americans we cam
figure Coy as a big Lacquer at all.
sWeeney's c~arelessness in not. touch
ing first probably cost Frank Chance
h opening battle. We trust that Big
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-17

Ed is not to become the Merkle of the
Yankees.
They may ave of Archer and Bres-
nahan: but, While we gladly admit the
class Of young Ray Schalk of the
White Sox quite as we'll.
Until Mack, Stahl or Griffith makes
his announcement / refuse to Indicate
my battery for the opening game Of
the worlds Series" Thus spoke mr.
George Stallings Immediately after his
Braves had trimmed the Giants in the
opening tussle.
Manager Dahlen might Just as we'll
send n rest Of the team to the club
mouse when he starts Rucker. lap ear
usually combat the opposition success
July, but some n behind him invari-
ably cracks and hands the game to
the enemy.
There are FLIES and Phillies. Which
do you follow?
If Jess Willard deliberately picked
To mJones as his manager. he gets M
sympathy from us.
Gunboat Smith mussed up another
heavyweight, the same being n
George Rodel.
DO you play polo. or are you one az
the herd?
49,. II Johnny Ktlbane aver tackles the
lightweight class there are ahout sjx
Dogs. any one of whom will nuickIv
drop into the discard.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-17
PITCHERS NOW
GOOD H|TTERS
Wood and Hendrix, Top Of
List in Major League,
Bat .290 and 1922.

Now and then some baseball man.
ager or writer comes before the public
with the suggestion that the pitchers
be relieved of the formally of bat
ting, arguing that most of the pit
cheers are deuces in the art of batting
anyway. and should be allowed to
stick to their department Of the game
to deceive the batters.
You do not hear this argument quite
as often al in the days gone by, for
the simple reason that the pitchers
r exploding the theory
that they cannot connect with the
twists of their a~dversaries. Take the
good pitchers and you will find
that few of them confine their efforts
pitching. The star pitchers are real
players. They do not de-
pend entirely upon the cunning and
strength Of their salary arms. They
strate their ability along that line
when put to the test.
Leads American League.
Joe Wood led the American league
pitchers in victories. He batted 800,
his hits including thirteen doubles, a
and a home run. He made but
four errors in forty-three games. Ed
die Plank, who lost but six games.
next to Wood, batted .267
and fielded without an erro. Walter
Johnson, the pitching marvel. hit .264.
six doubles, four triples, and two hon.
ers going to his credit. He also field
ed his position splendidiy. Jack
who o Fl and lost 10
games. batted 1855, and did not make
fielding error.
Jean Dubuc Of the Tigers led his
in victories. butted .276,
and erred but three times. Mcconnell
Of the Yankees hit .297. while Russell
Ford batted 1856. The two led the
Yankee hurlers in victories. Ford was
also among the leaders in fielding.
Fred Blanding was the Maps most
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-17
NORTHERN CIRCUIT
: GETS TWO SAINTS
Catcher and Outfielder of St.
Paul Club Headed For
=. the Northern League.

ct. Paul. April Thatcher Andy
Petit and outfelder Ray Thomas of
The Saints will be little Saints If they
will play in the Northern league. Pet
At Is a great catcher. out his arm has
not rounded into shape yet: With
Eriel has no use for a third catcher.
Thomas ts n Of he speediest ut
nelders In the American association.
but lacks the hitting strength to be
Of service to the Saints just now. Both
these players would be stars Of the
arst water in the Northern league, as
they r plenty fast enough for the
American association. but for the
we'll over 800 II he Joins the Conrad
club. and Thomas should hit in the
neighborhood Of the charmed circle.