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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
COLCHESTER
Entertainment by c. Y. p. S-Union Memorial Service at Baptist Church Jackson Ostopovsitz Marriage.

A large crowd attended the enter tainment in Tip Top hall Friday eve ming given by the c. Y. P. s. The pro- gram included two short plays, en- titled Obstinacy, and Tommy's Wife; reading by J. B. Young: vocal solos by Miss Ruth Carver. club swinging by M. D. Wood, manager of the Boys club. Bacon Academy orchestra fur nished music during the evening. Home made candy was on sale.
 Inspecting Road Work
 Deputy Road Commissioner John Donovan of Norwich was in town Thursday inspecting the work on the state roads.
 Baptist Church Services.
 The work of painting, papering, etc has been completed in the Baptist church and services in the morning and evening will be resumed Sunday The morning service will be union Memorial services at 10.45. The mem- bers of Morton A. Taintor Post, G. A. R., will attend in a body The ad- dress will be by the pastor, Rev B. D. Blake. pastor of the Congregational church. Special praise and worship service at 7.30 D. m., when the pas tor will take as the subject of his discourse, The Coming Days of Peace.
 WiIIimantic Man Takes Bride.
 Grover c. Jackson of Willimantic and Miss Frances w. Ostopowitz of North Westchester were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage Wednesday. They were accompanied by friends from Cleveland Ohio. They will reside in Willimantic
 Chimney Fire.
 Thursday afternoon the chimney on the Pierce house on South Main street owned by A. A. Baker, was discov- cred to be on fire. It took the con- tents of two fire extlnguishers to sub due the fire. No damage was done to the building.
 Notes.
 John Bradshaw of Willimantic was a Colchester caller Friday Patrick McEwen of Watertown was the guest of relatives in town Thurs day. The Boys club baseball team ex- poets to play the second East Hamp- ton team on the park this Saturday afternoon.
 James OBrien has returned to his
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Mrs. A. ". Williams of Cottage street had the members of the Mis- Sionary societies of the Baptist church at her home fer a meeting Friday afternoon.
 Members of Moriah lodge, No. 15, A. F. and A. M., will assemble at the lodge room Sunday at 1 p. nn., to at tend the funeral of Charles A. Hyde Adv.
 Rev. Theodore Martin of Worcester will of1ciate at Trinity church, Brook lyn, Sunday.
 Rev. J. B. Legg will preach at the union Memorial services to. be held in the Methodist church here Sunday evening. Members of the patriotic so- cieties of the borough will attend in a body.
 Packages Go Astray.
 After careful investigation it was learned that some of the things seen in Danielson Friday were not re- ceived here by parcel post.
 Miss Wilkinson to Speak.
 Miss Martha J Wilkinson, super intendent of Visiting Nurse associa- tion. Hartford, is to speak at the home of Mrs. M. A. Shumway next Tuesday evening.
 Bishop Brewster to Confirm candi
 dates.
 Bishop Chauncey Bunce Brewster of the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut comes into eastern Windham county today( Saturday, for a stay of two days during which he will administer confirmation at Danielson, Brooklyn Pomfret and Putnam.
 Ladies of the Methodist church have been successful the past few days in conducting a rummage sale in one o1 the stores of the Savings bank build ing.
 New Gravel Road Opened.
 The new state road from near Alta waugan to the Putnam town line is practically completed. This Is a grave road and said to be one of the finest in this section It is now open tC travel and gives an a1l-state road tC Putnam
 Conferring on Course.
 In the Congregational vestry Friday evening there was a meeting of the representatives of the various church es who make up the committee 1T charge of the Young Peoples course of entertainments, the meeting for 2 conference with representative of ly- ceum bureaus for next seasons enter tainments.
 Officers Of DayviIIe Baseball Assoca
 ton.
 Following are the newly elected off. cers of the DayvilEe Baseball associa. ton: President N. Lorne Greig: vice president, James Walker; secretary and treasurer, Oswald Street; man ager, Daniel Page; scorer. James F O'Neil, Jr.
 The baseball team is to play inde- pendent ball throughout the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
SUIT AND couNrERsurr.
Builder Claims $4oo Due Him on House -Owner Wants $500, Claiming Work Was Not According to Plans.

The civil suit of George Rood vs. Mike Vernarec ct ux. was tried be- fore Judge ShufnWay in the superior court here Friday. The plaintiff, a carpenter, claimed $406 due him for labor and material in house he built for defendant. The contract price fer the house was s760, of which $206 oash was to be paid and the $50o bal ancl by a note secured by a, first mort gage Lu.. ~~9ruary. after the e6ha- pletien of the house ~3sde 6 demand for 8 note for $40 to pro him, which Vernarec refused. Last March another demand fer the note was made and refusal followed. Yer marco claimed the house was not built according to plans and specifications and an expenditure of $500 was neees- sary to put it in proper shape and he has entered counter claim for $500 damages against the contractor. The trial of the case will be finished next Wednesday. Attorney S. B. Harvey appeared for Rood and lawyer P. J. Danahey represented Vernarec.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
FIRST CIRCUS OF SEASON.
Attended by Good Crowds in Spite
 of the Drizzle.

Dantelson took it's first circus of the season with drizzle Friday, but it enjoyed it neYertheless-the circus, not the drizzle. Friends from Foster, Podunk, Rice City and Baker Hollow arrived here in about a dead heat with the circus train and stayed until Mir. Downie and MT Wheeler's hired men had again moved the show away for the night and it's trip to Putnam.
 On the circus ground up at North and Main streets the tented city drew & goodly crowd both afternoon and evening, but the rain kept away many who have been saving their buffalo nickels for the event for a consider able time. The show was an enter taining exhibition of old-time circus stunts and varieties, worth what 1t cost to see 1t. but the concert was entitled to a place on the citrus list as are most circus concerts after the big show"
 For small show, the street parade was creditable. Several cages of ami
 nals, two elephants and three camels are with the outfit: also one standard, luridly colored steam calliope, which knew about six tunes by heart" The parade was viewed by about everybody in town as 1t passed through various streets, and was favorably continent ed upon
 The circus made business for the trolley lines as it did for some lines of trade in Danielson-nuff sed! Volunteer Band to Play. At the Memorial exercises in Day vile tomorrow Sunday the music is to be furnished by the Volunteer band of East Killingly. which will also take part in the exercises here on Me morial day.
 The Christian Patriot will be the subject of Rev. w. D. Swaff1eld's ser mon at the Baptist church at the ser vices Sunday morning, a sermon sug- | gestive of Memorial day.
 June A. Flag day, will be observed with patriotic exercises in the schools | of Killingly.
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CSienI WOTk anu EnLcTLdln WiLn
 Pleasing Programme - Sewing Cir
 cle at Poquonnoc.
 A large number of the parents and friends attended the exhibition in the Broadway school Friday afternoon and evening. The work of the children of all the grades showed that the teachers had taken great pains in in structing the pupils The following programme was carried out by all the grades in the evening: Dumbbell drAA, boys of the seventh and eighth grades: Baby Boat gymnastic story first grade; Little Sparrow Birdie. English folk dance, second grade; Slumber Song, Swedish May dance, third seventh and eighth grades; Swedish exercise, fourth grade May Song, handkerchief drill, fifth grade: Wood | land Voices. Swedish exercise, sixth | grade; Norwegian mountain dance, | girls of the seventh and eighth grades. Sewing Circle Entertained. The members of the Sewing circle | of Charity chapter, Order of Eastern 1 Star. were entertained Friday after | noon at the hame of Mrs. Everett l.. | Crane in Poquonnoc. The party left l Mystic on the 1.3O trolley, spending an enjoyable evening. Refreshments were served by the hostess. | mFS Noieman recovering.
 Mrs. Rowland Wilcox has returned ! from North Adams, Mass, where she | was called by the serious illness of her 1 daughter, Mrs. William Coleman, who was operated on Saturday last for appendicitis, and who Is now thought to be on the road to recovery.
 Personal Items.
 Harry Hoxie of New York and Charles Hoxie of Boston are the guests of their parents. Captain ano | Mrs John H Hoxie.
 MT. and Mrs. Dan E.. Gray of Led yard spent Friday with their aunt, Mrs. | Charles Stoddard.
 MT. and Mrs Charles E. Gaskell have returned from a visit in New York.
 Quarterly Conference.
 The first quarterly conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held in the church parlors this (Sat- urday) evening. District Superintend- ent Schrivener of Norwich will pre- side.
 Rowland Wilcox Coleman of North Adams Mass, is visiting his grand parents, Captain and Mrs. Rowland Wilcox.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank O. Barber have gone to Watch Hill for the summer | Mrs. Walter T. Fish has returned from visit in Boston. O. A. Wilcox is in Providence
 Mrs. Ira F. Moves has returned from a visit in Providence.
 Miss Julia Wilcox. teacher at the Road district school. is spending Sun day with her parents, MT. and Mrs | Moses Wilcox.
 Miss Gladys Wilcox of willimantic | is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs George w. Wilcox.
 Hiram Burnett of New York is in town for & few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Fine Trout Being Caueht-Home Team Defeats Porter's Shop Nine 16 to Plans for Memorial Day.

Hope Wilcox is spending the week end at her home in Poquetanuck.
 Handsome Trout.
 The best trout records of the sea- son around here were deached Wea- ID. fl oz. trout and Mir Fulton a 1 lb. 12 oz trout from Susquetanocutt brook in the same pool. Trout fishing is excellent at present; one local an- gler returned with Is nice ones early in the week.
 MT and Mrs. Frederick Jordan of Willimantic were guests Sunday of Mds Thomas Lillabridge.
 Memorial Day Plans.
 Plans are being made for a Memo rial day celebration by the town of Franklin as in previous years
 Mrs Elias Steckett spent Wednesday in New London with MT. and Mrs. AL bert Eldredge.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Briggs and daughters Gladys and Ruth of Leb- anon and George Champiin of Gardner Lake spent Sunday with Mrs. M J, Bogue
 Mrs. Ella Champlin and Miss Lucy Johnson. of Gardner Lake are spend ing the week with relatives here.
 Mrs. George Kempton spent Monday with friends in Jewett City.
 Carl Bentley was at Deep River Sunday.
 Mrs. Case of New London is spend ing the week with Mrs G. K. Peck ham.
 Mrs. Horace Strickland of Quaker Hill spent Wednesday with local friends.
 Harry Fogg of Holyoke spent some time this week i'll the village. Mrs. NJ F. Eddy has returned from ! week end stay with her sister. Mrs w. B. Worthington of Preston. Gone to Stamford. Patrick f.aughlin left Thursday for Stamford. WhippoorvviII Heard. The cold weather has not prevented the whippoorwill from making it's ap- pearance and its notes are heard very near the houses. John Heaster has returned to his home in Webster after a few weeks stay in the village
 The Yantic baseball team played a team from Porter's shop this week and defeated the visitors Is to 1.
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Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam
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at Leefner opera house at II o'clock in the morning and at 7.30 In the even- ing. At the morning service Mrs. Van derbilt will address the members of F. s. Long post. No. 30, G. A. R.. and the local Woman's Relief corps, which organizations will attend in a body. The evening service will close the sea- son for the society until the first Sun aay In October:
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MIGHT SUPPLY OPERATIVES. One Way Newly Organized Committee Could Boom Eastern Connecticut.

A Putnam business man has sug- gested that one of the things that should be done by the committee rep resentative of several towns that has been organized recently to boom east ern Connecticut is to get operatives for the numerous plants that are seek ing them at this time. Success along this line would bring some decidedly beneficent returns.
 P. H. s. Commencement Plans.
 Wednesday, June 1S the day before the graduation exercises in Putnam, has been selected as the date for the annual banquet and reunion of the Putnam High School association. The ivy address is to be by Charles E.. Allen of Boston. A reception will pre- cede the banquet at which number of speakers will be heard.
 Fingers Saved.
 William Prospect who had the f1n- gers of his right hand so badly man gled when they were caught in a ma chine that he was operating In @ To- cal mill Friday of last week, is get ting along favorab1y and will not lose the use of his fingers.
 Park Season Opens June 23rd.
 w. E. Labelle. who is again to have the manag cement of Wildwood park at Alexander's lake this season, said Friday afternoon that the park would be regularly opened June 23. The park to be open Memorial day for the first time this season and will be open for special events and for dances on days and evenings as may be required be- tween now and the beginning of the show season.
 Injured Railroad Men Recover.
 Henry NJ. Dunn, conductor of local freight train that ends its northbound runs in this city is nearly recovered from an injury recently received at Jewett City Another railroad man greeted back this week Is Conductor John O'Neill of New London, who was is to be open Memorial day for the first City a few weeks ago. Mr, ONeil
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MEMORIAL SUNDAY.
Knights TempIar to Attend Congreaa-
 tienal Church.

St Jehns commandery, K T., are to attend the morning service at the Con- gregational church Sunday in a body Rev. W. s. Beard will preach a special sermon. Az the hour of service is at 10.45, the congregation has been re- Quested to be present by 10.40.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Local Rrtefs.

The Methodist Ladies' Aid society conducted a very successful food sale at the vestry of the church Friday af- ternoon.
 Judge Harry E. Back. Attorney A. G. Bill of Danielson and States Attor- ney Charles F. Searls of Putnam were in the city Friday to attend the short calendar session of the superior court
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Divorce for Deserted Husband.

Mrs. Aaron Peck preferred city to country life and for that reason left her husband, Aaron Peck, Willowbrook street five years ago. They were mar ried at Hartford July 13, 1908 and Mrs. Peck left her husband about three weeks after their marriage. On this evidence at the superior court Friday, Judge Shumway granted MT. Peck divorce on the ground of desertion. The case was uncontested.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
OBITUARY.
Joseph Lizotte.

Joseph Lizotte,, Fl. for many years a resident of this city, died at his home on Providence street during Thursday night. He was a native of Canada and for years has been em- ployed as a weaver in one of the cot ton mills here. He is survived by his wife and several sons and daughters. Patriotic Service at Episcopal Church.
 A. G. Warner post, G. A. R., and other patriotic organizations of the city are to attend the 10.3o service day). Rev. c. J. Hartman will off, ciate at the services. Sunday after noon at 1 o'clock Bishop Brewster will be at the church and will administer confirmation to the class that has been preparing for the rite for some time. Woodstock Academy Commencement
 Events.
 Five students will be graduated from Woodstock academy this year, Miss Ida l.. Spalding, Miss Eleanor M. Keith, Miss Eleanor c. Johnson, Will liam H. Richardson, Edward G. B. Anderson.
 The commencement exercises are to be held Friday, June 20, the address to be delivered by Professor Samuel T. Dutton, of the Teachers college, New York.
 W Udt IS kIOWn AS ACdubIuy in Woodstock falls on June Is this year. At that time there are to be exercises in the church, the address to be by Rev. James B. King, pastor at Eastford.
 The academy at Woodstock is one of the oldest educational institutions in this part of Connecticut.
 B. Y. p. 6. Social.
 The Young Peoples society of the Baptist church held a social in the assembly room at the church Friday evening. The social committee in charge was made up of Mrs. Ida Bard Miss +. c. Bowen, Miss Lottie Dia- mond
 Epworth League Officers. Following are the newly elected of fcers of the Epworth League of the Methodist church.: President. L. F Battey; vice president. L. J. Tripp; second vice president, Miss Ethe | Brown: third vice president Mrs. D B. Gilbert; fourth vice president, A 1 J. Berggren: secretary, Miss Jennie | Brownlie treasurer, Miss Beatrice 1 Bishop; chorister, Miss Edith Foster 1 junior league superintendent, Mrs 1 George D. Stanley.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Inspected Officers of Company [

Lieutenant Colonel Goodman of the First regiment, Hartford, visited the officers of Company L. Friday evening, and conducted an examination in ad- ninistration The officers examined were Capt Carpenter, Lieutenants Dondero and Tiesing and Lieut.. Rivard of the Second battalion.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Blow Anainat Women.

The militant suffragettes are deal- Ing d sad blow to the prestige woman once enjoyed for the ability to have her own way without resort to Yio- lence Washing Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
On Missionary Trip.

Rev. MT. Robinson, pastor of the lo- cal A. M E. Zion church, returned Friday from a trip to New Haven, Bridgeport and New London, where he has been doing work in the interests of the denomination he represents, be- ing the church missionary for this dis trict
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Henrx Erancia cnnradv

Fireman A. J. Bernard of this city was at Rockville to attend the funeral of Henry Francis Conrady, 27, the fireman killed in the accident at Pom fret Monday night. The services were held Thursday afternoon at the home Of his mother, Mrs. Anna Conrady of vernon avenue. He Is survived by his mother, two brothers, William and Carl and one sister, Miss Helen Con- rady. He was a member of Damon lodge. K. of F.. and the Young Ger man. American association.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
PUTNAM

Committee to Boom Eastern Connect icut Might Aid by Supplying Mill HeIP-Dr. s. B. Overlook in Hart ford Hospital-Death of Joseph Li- zotte-Patriotic Societies to Attend Sunday Service at St. Philips.
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surpriss sirthday Dinner.

Seventeen friends enjoyed a very pleasant dinner party at the home of Mrs. Edward J. Tryon, Spring street. Friday evening. The affair was a sur prise and was held in honor of Mrs. Tryon's birthday anniversary, Mrs. H. H. Spaulding had charge of the arrangements,
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itor with friends in Putnam Friday.
 Joseph E. Rawson, formerly of this at his home in Whitinsville, Mass, to- day (Saturday).
 Critically III.
 Mrs. F. ". Perry, who has been critically i'll for the past two weeks, remained in an unchanged condition Friday.
 Mrs. Mary Brennan and daughters, who have lived in Putnam for years, have gone to Worcester to make their home
 George A. Patterson of Hartford called on friends in Putnam Friday. c. s. Sheldon, who has been ser iously ill at his home in South Wood stock, is somewhat improved.
 Chicken Thieves at Catholic Rectory Chicken thieves broke into the coop | of Rev c. F. Bedard and stole sev- eral fowl
 hereabouts were cancelled Friday af- ternoon on account of the rain. John A. Morse. Jr, with his part ner, tried out their new vaudeville act act has been pronounced a sure sue cess by those who have seen it.
 Still Coming for Quick Hitch" | Up to Friday night four Worcester couples have come to Putnam this week to be married. | Charles K Shaw, Pawtucket, for merly of this city, has signed to catch ! for the fast Valley Falls baseball team l during the present season.
 pr. Overlook in Hartford Hospital. Dr. s. B. Overlook. Pomfrets who haS , been ill for a few days has been re- 1 moved to the Hartford hospital, where 1 he is to be under the care of Dr. Anse i T. Cook, who has been in touch witt 1 the case for some time Dr. Overlook ] the best known surgeon in this par of the state. is afflicted with lumbagC l and complications.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
CITY COURT.
Man and Wife Fined for lntoxieation
 Their Partner Jailed.

Three prisoners were presented in band and wife. They were arrested on Woodstock avenue after their pres ence In that vicinity had been re- ported to the police. The welded pair, who work in mill near here were fined S4 each, for intoxication. their companion going to jail for 30 days on a similar charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Mnst Be His Plan.

It may as well be understood now as later that harmony schemes which do not bear the ColoDefs o. k. will not go do0n,-KnoxVille Sentinel.
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40-inch Good Quality Batiste, 25c yard.
 36-inch Extra Good Quality Batiste. 39c a yard.
 3s-inch wide Fine voire, 25c, Ssc and soc a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
WILLIMANTIC
What Is Goino on Toni0ht.

Girls Friendly Society, St PauPs Episcopal Church. Bean Supper, K of F. Hall, o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Msannsss of California.

California's ingratitude to Mir. Bryan after the magnificent advertisement he has given her grapes only shows what men will sacrifice for principle.--New York Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
ADDITIONAL JURORS.
Total of 54 from Which to Select Jury
 for Lambert Trial.

Charles E. Searls, Judge Shumway at a session of the superior court held in this city Friday ordered that 50 addi- tional jurors be empanneled. making the number 54. from which to select jury for the Lambert murder trial in this city a week from next Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Mrs. vanderbiIt to Speak to Veterans

Mrs. Mary s. Vanderbilt will be the speaker for the First Spiritualist so- ciety Sunday. the services being held
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
PURE IRISH LINENS For Summer Dresses

27-ineh Round Thread, best slarunk, tan linen, 65c yard.
 Very Fine Linene Suiting, almost as good as linen, all popular celars, 15o a yard,
 z2-iHch Embroidery Linen in white and tan, suitable for cross -stitch or punch work, 39e yard.
 36-inch Dress Linen, in white, Sse, 50c 59c and 75e a yard
 46-inch Heavy White RatiRe, 75e a yard.
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z5-eneh &s4ussI CoIsr Linen. 75e a F9sd
 s6-fn-h Tan Ali LaHeHs z5e a. yard. <E-Eneh Tan An Linen, S9e yard, &s~Snef Heavy Crash Shifting, s5lita- ble Eer Automobile Coats CT Suits, 59e "a yard
 3G-ineh F2aFHis Linen, stFaRg and lus- f-o1s, sH white, pjRk aEad blue, see a sHszd-
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Union Services to Be Held at Meth
 odist Church

The annual union Memorial service is to be held Sunday evening at [ o'clock at the Methodist church, Rev, w. O. Nuzum. the pastor, to deliver the address Francis s. Long post, G. A, R. and Francis s. Long w, R. C., are to attend the service in a body,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
DANIELSON

Miss Wilkinson of Hartford to Speak at Mrs. .Shumway's-Confirmation by Bishop Brewster-Holiday Closing Howard TiIlinghast lniured-Circus Day in Borough.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
FINE LAWN, VOILE AND BATISTE That Will Make Very Pretty Garments

S9-inch Persian Lawn, 25c a yard
 4s-inch Persian Lawn in better qual- fly, very sheer and fine, 39c and soc a yard
 so-inch Fine Striped and Checked Dimities, 1Sc a yard
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FUNERAL.

has resumed his regular run through this city.
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nell It to the panes.

Doc Cook still leads Doc Friedmann by rose wreath----W Washington Post