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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
SWISS PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Meaning of Bouquet of Edsi~siss;
 Rose on a Windowsiii

In remote Alpine hamlets and vii- lages, especially in the Bernese Ober- land, there still exist ancient and pretty customs of proposing marriage by the language of flowers.
 ii a maid accepts a bouquet of 4edel- weiss from man she at the same time accepts him as her f1ance. the idea being that the man has risked his life, to obtain the flowers for the woman he loves.
 Another method which exists in the Carton Of Glarus is for the young man to place a flower pot containing a single rose and @ note on the window sill of the girls room when she is absent from home and wait perha ps day. s. for a reply.
 If the maid takes the rose the young man boldly enters the house to ar range matters with her parents but if the rose fs allowed to fade away the proposal Is rejected without a single word having been exchanged between the couple. Sometimes hekie girl will keep a young man waiting day or two for an answer. but whatever it may b. 1t Is considered ffnal.-Lcndon Standard
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
FUND AT $1s,oe1.55.
Generous Response to Efforts for New
 Church House.

The spirit of remarkable response that is at high tide brought the new Congregational church house fund up to $13.G91.55 at the enthusiastic meet ing of the campaign teams Friday evening. Rev. w. s. Beard, the pas tor, said he wa, sdelighted above all at the splendid spirit that characterized all the giving of whatever amount He also gave expression to his apprecia- tion of the press, both of this and oth- CT cities, fer the liberal space they had allowed in repoting the progress of the enterprise. Mrs. Murrays team report lor's team ss7o, Sodalitas s11s Grex club SIP. Samuel Chesboro's team s127, E. o. Summers s3S2 additional sums S10o: Mrs Frank W. Webb $100. jewel of the family of H. w Standish together with s10 from the parents were enthusiastically received. Closing rally will be held Sunday evening at o'clock.
 Supt. Baekus Resigns.
 Announcement was made Friday of the resignation of Frank L. Backus Of the Max Pollock Thread Co.'S plant at Conantville. to take effect May 1. Brief Mention.
 The young people of the Baptist c. E. society enjoyed music, games, cake and coffee at their pleasant social Fri day evening.
 Prof J. M. Trueman of the Connec- : ticut Agricultural % college ar Storrs gave 8 stereopticon lecture of interest to dairymen at Collinsville on Friday evening.
 The recent Niclzel carnica1 of the A. c. Tyler camp, S. w ", is, reported to have netted a substantial sum to be used towards furnishing their quarters in the new armory.
 Miss Margaret Shea, Miss A. Nor reau, Miss May Hervin and Miss Win fired Moriarty of Willinantic, who teach in Sprague, were in Hartford Friday attending the state board of education exhibit at the capitol.
 Lawyers W. A. King and George E. Hinman have been appointed by Judge Shea of the probate court ap- praiser of the estate of the late J. H. Ross the principal owner of the man ufaeturing plant at EaglevilIe. v
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
SUCCESSFULLY PRESENTED.
Play of Franco American Club Attend
 ed by Large Audience.

The Franco American club of Jew cit City presented Ten Nights in a Barroom in F'inn's opera house Thurs day evening to large audience. J. L. Rrissette has had the cast in training for some time. The layers included J. L. Brissette as Joe Morgan: Eugene Brissette, Sample Swichel; Felix Gull lett, Simon Shade; Joseph Couture, M. Romaine: Louis Gingras. Harvey Greene: Frederic Menard, Willie Ham rnond Alfred Boisvert. Frank Shade; 1; Mrs Azarius Grenier, Mrs. Morgan; Miss FIorette Grenier, Marie Morgan :; Miss Eva Boisvert, Mehitable Cart wright; Mrs. F. K Casavant Mrs. Slade The committee who had the event in charge W asAzarius Grenier, F. x. Casavant, Eli Iague. Jr.. and Horace MvOtt.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
OCCUM AND VERSAILLES
Fair in Hall Well Attended-N ew
 Teacher Secured

The third of 8 series of fairs in the Occum hall was held Tuesday evening and was largely attended, Taftvflle and Baltic being well repre- sented Excellent music and attrac- tive programme have been features of the fair.
 Delor LePage after six months spent in Vernon has removed his family to this village and eentered the cloth room of the Totokett Manufacturing company.
 E. Le1- -asseur, agent at the Versailles station took up his duties again Mon- day after several weeks spent in Can ada.
 Teacher From Taftville.
 Miss Elizabeth w Weller of Taft vile has been secured to teach the Spring term at the Versailles school. Miss Weller began her duties Mon- . day.
 The term opened In the Occum school Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
DANIELSON
State Road Work to Begin Monday New Semaphore at Station-Organ Recitai-Supplies Forwarded to the Flood Sufferers-Death of Harley Place. sa.

Work on the new state road through Reynolds street and over SternS hill IS to commence Monday. First Se- lectman Hiram s. Franklin said Fri day that he had received instructions from the state highway department to begin the work when ready.
 Reynolds street proper will not be torn up for. some time to come. how ever, the work will begin at the eastern extremity of the proposed road. Such sections to be improved as are dried out will receive first attention. The indications are that with the early start to be made, the work will be completed early in the summer.
 The town has the contract for build ing the road, so local men will have the employment, that is men from the town of Killingly.
 Erecting New Senaphore.
 A semaphore such as is used on sec tions of the railroad system protected by block signals is to be erected just south of the steps of the platform at the local freight station The men who are to do the work and the ma terlals to be employed have arrived here. Work was commenced Friday.
 The present signal for stopping trains at the local station is so ob- scured on account of it's position un- der the caves of the passenger sta- ton, just outside the telegraph office, that it is sometimes difficult for en-
 
 The new semaphore will be so placed as to be easily and quickly seen.
 No More Backstanapina.
 Postmaster c. A. Potter has received from the postmaster general instruc- tions that backstamping of letters is to cease at the Danielson office. The new order which has been issued to other second class offices in the east ern part of this state, becomes effective on Monday and it's intent is to facil- itate the delivery of mails through a saving of the clerks time.
 Not Affected by Strike.
 The employees here of the Draper a big strike at their plants in Hope dale. Mass. say that the strike will not interfere with the work they are do- ing ,as what is known as the road de- partment is always three months be- hind the work ready at the shops. The men here are setting up looms in the Danielson Cotton company mill. Be fore the three months have expired they anticipate that the strike will have long since been settled. so very probably the trouble at Hopedale will have no effect in delaying the work to be done here.
 Organ Recital by Raymond Preston. At the Baptist church Sunday. eve ming at o'clock, preceding the ser vice, Raymond Preston, Brown uni- versity, who is spending the spring recess with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank T. Preston, will give a brief or gan recital.
 The three selections that MT. Pres ton will play are: Prelude, Parsifal, Wagner; Intermezzo in E, Parker i; Marche Religieuse Guilmant
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Military Men Visit Hartford.

Fifty three officers and members of Company L, Capt. Carpenter in com mand. went to Hartford on a special train Thursday evening to participate in the review of the First regiment at the state armory by Brigadier General George M. Cole commanding the state troops. After the review, which was witnessed by many military men and friends of the con1pa anies, dancing was enjoyed. Many friends of the local company went to Hartford to enjoy the military event
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
SPRING HOSIERY
 For Women and Children Burson Hose-the Only Hose Onyx Hose

Women's Onyx Hose, silk and gauge, in black and tan, 3Sc a pair.
 Women's Onyx Black Silk Lisle Hose, double lavender top, soc pair.
 Women's Onyx Black Silk Hose at $1.00 and $1.50 a pair.
 Women's Onyx Boot Silk Hose, in black and tan, soc a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Assistino at Painters, Carnival.

These are the Painters local. 537, helpers, who are presiding over the booths at the Nickel Carnival in La Dor Union hall: Misses Loretta Labby, Alice Spencer, A.. Bergeron and Fred Riley. The carnival committee are Joseph GoIdsborough, Fred Riley. R. The affair is being we'll patronized and closes this evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
important Meeting Of School Board.

The meeting of the town school com mittee next Wednesday evening is to be one of unusual importance. The matter of the salary of the teachers is to be considered and especially the salary of Principal Case of the Wind hig High school. who receives s2,200 year. Principal Case has received offers from high schools in other cities at a larger salary. The leading cit izens and taxpayers of Willimantic believe that Principal Case has been one of the abIest teachers and execu- tive heads of the local high school in it's history.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Willinantic, Danielson and Putnam
uanass.nsssn.s.ss..uunsss.nsa

the pool contests Moran for the Hill Tops defeated Powell of the Hooks, E 50 to t25. St. John defeated Taylor 50 to 47. Marty Sullivan of the Monties trimmed Dondero of tho Cyclers 50 to 20. John {Shaun) Sullivan of the
 Monties defeated A. Wood of the Cy-
 clers 50 to 30.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
OLD FASHIONED DANCE. Veteran Guards Association Conducted Successful Evening at Arrory

The Veteran Guards association old fashioned dance at the new arm ory Friday evening was social and financial success. Major J. H Manley was chairman of the committe of ar engagements and Felmold's orchestra furnished music for dancing. Years did not mean age on this occasion, and the o1den time figures were in dulged in with keen relish by the vet erans, young in spirit. as were also the more modern dances by the ladies and gentlemen younger in years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Will Speak at spirituaIists, Services.

George A. Fuller of Greenwich Vil- lage. Mass, is to be the speaker and message bearer at the services of the First Spiritualist society at the Wo- mans club rooms Sunday at II 8. m. and 7.30 D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Measuring News from Dayton.

Friday Frank L. Avery received re- assuring news from his sister, Mrs. George E. Simpson, of Dayton, Ohio, that she was in no way injured by the recent flood. Her home is on high ground and the water only flooded a part of the street upon which it is located.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
WILLIMANTIC

What Is Going On Tonight. Myrkle- Harder Company at Loomer Opera House.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Reanneintmsnt Prohahis.

The se1ectmen are to elect dog warden at their meeting Monday There is only one candidate in the field Thomas Kfllourey, who has already served the town well in that capacity
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
ENGINEER ss YEARS
Vet Philippe Cheney Has Never Had
 An Accident.

Philippe Cheeney, 179 Valley street, will have heef locomotive engineer on the Consolidated road for over S5 years this month and he refers with justiffable pride to the fact that he has never had an accident during his long service
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
At Rockville Superior Court.

At HoCKViITe SQpeFfor Court.
 Judge A. J. Bowen was at Rock vile Friday attending the short call endar session of the superior court Judge Case who presides. granted Judge Bowens request to have the de- fendants in the case of L. D. Cross vs. Albert Baker Ct al.. file their answer to the plaintiffs declarations within q week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

tfof1. Mayor Dunn, in discussing the city teaming problem, which includes haul ing the fire apparatus. expresses the opinion that the permanent solution of the problem may be found in the city's purchasing it's own outfit of horsas and carts for these purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

St. Albans church this (Saturday) a ternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
New York Man in Search of c. H.
 Curtiss.

A man from New York was in the city Friday in search of c. H. Curtiss, the missing Willimantic lawyer. He called at W. B. Elliott's shop and stated that he represented an install ment house and that Curtiss had col lected S200 for the concern he had not remitted. The man stated that he should not invest any more money for the missing attorney
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
FUN E RAJ.
Felix Bernard. Jr

FeHx DefnaFO, JF.
 Funeral scervices for Felix Bernard Moosup, Friday morning. A delega- tion from the order of Foresters. of which the deceased was a member attended the service. Burial was in the Sacred Heart cemetery at Wau- regan.
 Mir Bernard was 20 years of age He had been i'll for months. He was popular young man in Moosup and his death is regretted by a large num- Der of friends.
 Supplies and Money for Flood Sufferers
 Some quiet but effective work is being done in Danielson for the relief of those who have suffered from the terrible floods in the middle western states It was learned Friday that Rev. W. D. Swaff1eld has forwarded to the Red Cross organization working at Dayton two barrels of clothing and other needed articles which came to him in response to requests of per sons in his local field. Rev. MT. Swaf- field also sent a money contribution
 Members of fraternal organizations in DanielSon have also contributed to funds which the orders to which they belong are creating for use in relief work.
 Officers of Methodist Aid Society.
 Following are the newly elected of fcers of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church: President. Miss c. Ella Day; first vice president, Mrs. William E. Reach; second vice pres ident, Mrs. F E. Colvin: treasurer, Mrs H. J. Paine: direetresses, Mrs. M. V. Woodwork, Mrs. Joseph Cod ding. Mrs. W. F. Day, Mrs. Arnold Wild. Mrs. W. H. Martin, Mrs. Will liam Young.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
On a strikeIess Strike

Whether it wished to make no sound on it's own account that it might bet ter listen to interesting gossip waited up from the streets or because it just wanted rest on account of being entitled to it, is not known, but the town clock in the spre of the Con the hours Friday. The clock was run ming and keeping accurate time, but that was all.
 Two Games with W. H. s.
 Killingly High schools baseball team has two games scheduled with Wind ham High school for dates in May. The first game is to De played at Vii the second game to be played at Day vile Wednesday afternoon. May 2S.
 Will Preach in Boston.
 Rev. W. D. Swaff1eld is to preach at an important temperance gathering to be held in the Baptist seamen's Bethel in Boston next Monday eve ning Rev. MT. Swaffield's father is the pastor of the church. which is do- ing an exceedingly commendable work.
 No Preaching; Conference Sunday.
 As Rev. 0. l.. Griswold is attending the annual conference there will be no preaching at either the morning or evening service atthe Methodist church Sunday, although services are to be held.
 Heard and Seen.
 The meeting of the Ecclesiastical so ciety Of the Consrega tiona1 church at Dayville is to be held Monday evening. A meeting of the town school com mittee is to be held next Monday af- ternoon at the high school.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Cyr. who have been spending the winter in Montreal, have returned to Danielson.
 Jerome (. Davis of North Scituate, R. l.. was visitor with friends in Danielson Friday.
 Miss Dorothy Logee is visiting with her grandparents MT. and Mrs. J. E. Mfiner in Providence
 The Girls Friendly society is to hold meeting in the Eeciety's rooms in
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Officers of Methodist Aid Society.
OBITUARY.
Harley Place.

Harley Place. father of Se1ectman Harley Place of Killingly. died at his home in Gloucester Thursday night at the age of Ss. Mir. Place had lived all his life In the town in which he died and was one of the most favor ably known citizens in that section.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

ONLY ONE ~BRoMo QUININE" That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUINIME Look for the signature of E. W. Cures Cold in Ono Day Cures Grip in Two Days. 25e
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

Burson Hose for women in gauge Hsle, 25c pair.
 Burson Split Foot Hose for women, 25c pair,
 Burson Hose in outsizes for women, in ribbed top lisle and split foot at 25c pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
City of Norwich Water Works.
 Of6cn of

Board of Water Commissioners. Norwich, Conn.,, March 31s 1913
 Water rates for the quarter ending March 31, 1913, are due and payable at the office April l. 1913 Office open from S30 a. m. to , D. Office open on Saturday evening. April 19, from to S.36
 Additions will be made to all bills remaining unpaid after April 20.
 apr1d JOHN J. SHEA, Cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Murray's Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN. Smart Spring Suits and Coats
 FOR YOUNG GIRLS

These spring models are source of delight to the fastdious young who demand smartness.
 The suits have smart cutaway jackets with fancy backs as well plain tailored effect collars of Moe Bull garian linen and Eponge have silk frogs others fancy buttons lining of guaranteed satin, skirts show the newest graceful draped effect.
 Materials are Wool Eponge Bedford Cord, Whipcord Twoone Hairlne Stripes and Novelties in all the favored colorings.
 Suits for and young girls s12.5o to S25.oo.
 Coats for and young girls, s7 50 to 5000.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
PATENTS

Protect. your ideas. Handsome 50 page
 Guide Book Free. MARRY E. BACK, Attorney at. Law, Windhann County Savings Sank Bldg.
 Danielson, Conn. cet1TuTAEI
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

More Municipal Ownership the solu-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Supt. Baekus Resigns.

Announcement was made Friday of the resignation of Frank L. Backus of the Max Pollock Thread Co.'S plant at Conantville, to take effect May 1.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-02-01

"And when this defendant was
arrested, what did one Dill do?"
Attorney for defense was
working up a climax.
"And when the prisoner was
slammed into the city bastile,
what did one Dill do, l ask? What
did one Dill do when this poor,
helpless defendant found himself
alone and friendless, 9TH moth
ing but the gloom of nil for COM
panionship?"
Counsel wiped beads of per-
spiration from his lofty brow as
he yehemently. went on and on.
This one Dill was a terrific and
horrible specimen.
Not a Cucumber
And presently the casual visitor
in the courtroom discovered that
one Dill was not one of Heinz
ST, nor any kind of a cucumber.
One Dill happened to be deputy
prosecuting attorney of Spokane
county. But of course, you'd
never know it from the careless
way counsel for defense dropped
that lone Dill' from his foaming
lips.
But one Dill's first name is
Clarence. And he patiently al
lowed cousel for defense to wear
himself out. Not that one Dill
is typically a Clearance person, as
such are vaudevillainously por-
trayed, and therefore avoided a
scrap.
Far be it from that. There is
nothing timid or shy about this
Clarence. There couldn't be. This
Clarence used to sell books for
one thing. And he waited on
tables. And he used to ring up
nickels on some of Cleveland's
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-02-01
.. editorial PAGE Of Che Cacoma Cimes
mans greatness may be measured by his enemy-Donn
FUNNY ISN'T 1T?

school teachers through the country
1886 1t 2s less than that of unsed day Just about
bottom
oil
nome$150
peddng inflated
sitting tight while
how
good teacher preacher good writer good artist who
than stock obber pork packer Give all credit fairly due to the
the that
when honest he only of mans less transient mate
robber. of a
which itself civil
cation to it's uttermos borders
of
understanding doesn't
pouring hairy
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-02-01

While electric light companies
throughout the country impress
on their customers that one of
the best forms of burglar insur-
ance is porch light, their theory
being that no burglar will brave
the brilliantly lighted porch to
effect an entrance and that no
sneak thief win walk into house
over a porch that is we'll lighted,
they do not tell the customer that
porch light burning all the time
is rather an expensive luxury.
AS the customers have no
means of knowing just when the
burglar is going to make his at
tack, they must keep the light
burning all the time. That is,
they must do this provided they
are not let into the secret of MAX
ing the burglar light the light
and thus scare himself away,
thinking that somebody In the
house turned on the light and is
waiting for him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-02-01
SMASHING THE SYSTEM

San Francisco is the troes recall election The are the
ostensiby Police Judge
Cas Weller because of his practice of reducing bail in of
this reduction resulting
instances, the of the alleged criminal
after They fighting the and by SYSTEM they
influence light
San Francisco police 1t the country
This notice
history
a
the right vote and thoroughly aroused sufficient influence
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-02-01
ONE DILL NOT A CUCUMBER, BUT A REAL
LIVE WIRE SECRETARY TO GOV. LISTER

wire on Cleveland's biggest paper,
The Press, the powerful Scripps
paper of that city.
So, it was merely a coincidence
that his name is Clarence and
that he refused to throw the chip
off his opponents shoulder as he
cor tinued his harangue about
'one DILL" 1t was not cause and
effect. Believe us. Dill merely
though it diplomatic to appear be-
fore the jury unruffled. That
was all.
Dill came to Washington about
four years ago, reported on a
Spokane newspaper, taught Eng
lish and history In the Central
high school, and studied law at
nights. He was admitted to the
bar in 1909, got knee-deep into
politics the following year when,
as secretary of the Spokane demo-
cratic committee he helped wipe
out a 5000 normal republican
majority, and elected a few demo-
Gratis to county offices, including
the prosecuting attorney. Thus,
a little over a year after getting
admitted to the bar, Dill was nam
ed deputy prosecutor and he was
a good one, even though counsel
for defense did refer him as zone
DIP. He came down to Seattle
ON Jackson day last year, made a
bang-up corking good Jacksonian
and Jeffersonian spiel, and put
himself in line for that chairman
ship of the state convention, and
what followed thereafter.
Dill is not married. And he has
nice light hair. And doesn't look
one bit as serious as his photo
graph and certainly doesn't feel or
act serious.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-02-01

1t is admitted that there Is
nothing quite so disconeerting to
a burglar as to have a light
flashed on him while he is en-
gagged in his favorite pastime of
forcing his way into the home Of
a perfect stranger. An electri-
clan with a grudge against burg
lars let the secret out. He hing
ed all the boards of his porch
that led to the house door. They
were held one-eighth of an inch
from the outer edge of the porch
by a fairly stiff spring.
Contacts for the electric cur
rent of a sort that can be found
at any electrical shop were plac-
ed beneath the boards. All that
was necessary to turn on the cur
rent was a step on the boards
and the lights flashed up. A
switch in the house turned off
the light in the day time so that
the current was not permitted to
be used uselessly.