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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-06
Knew His Wife

FTOIH IIu -BIIS.
Look pleasant, please.
Take me looking sad and gloomy"
"But why?'
This photograph is for my wife, who
is away. If 1 looked too gay she'd hurry
back"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-06
Minor School Playground Work

The citizens of the Minor school terri
tory will meet at the school tonight att
s o'clock for the purpose of perfecting
Fairgrounds association to further in
terest In tho outdoor recreation of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-06
ENSLEY HIGH
CLAIMS FORFEIT
Shelby County High Used
Illegal Play Is
Charged

In a game of football between Ensley
High school and Shelby County High
school, which was played last Saturday
at Ensley, in which an argument arose
over a play and the game was not con-
tinued and both teams claimed the game
forfeited, The Age-Herald has received
two letters from them, in which both
make their statements. The letters read
as follows:
Ensley's Letter
Ensley High school claims a. forfeit
game from Shelby County High school
because:
l. The Columbiana coach himself with
drew his men from the field while the
rule book was being consulted by the
umpire.
2. The play in mind was illegal.
3. The umpire had inflicted a penalty
on the play for Columbiana off-side; and
had called the play back because OF an
incomplete forward pass, the ball never
passing the line of scrimmage. Further
more, an Ensley player while trying to
tackle the Columbiana man who carried
the ball, was tripped.
4. The referee could not declare touch
down, because under rule 2S, section 3, In
making his decision the referee must rec
ognize and allow precedence to any PEN
atty declared by the umpire"
HUGH B. CRAIG, Coach.
EDWIN p. COOK, Captain.
Shelby's Letter
The Shelby letter reads as follows:
Shelby County High school does not
forfeit to Ensley. We wish to correct
an erroneous report, which appeared in
the sporting column of Sundays Age
Herald. Shelby High and Ensley High
played a game of football and at the
first half the score stood to s in favor
of Shelby High. At the beginning of the
third quarter Shelby High kicked to Ems
ley and on a forward pass Ensley put
the ball on Shelbys 10-yard line. At this
time Ensley attempted another forward
pass and Shelby's men tore through the
line and tackled the man who was to
make the forward pass, causing a fun
ble Sawyer of Shelby High caught the
ball in the air and ran IS yards for a
touchdown. A touchdown was declared
by the referee and at this point Craig
of Ensley, umpire, raised the question
that the defensive team had no right to
break through the line and interfere with
the man who had the ball and refused to
allow the touchdown to count, after it
had been declared by the referee. We
feel that injustice to the Shelby High
team that this ought to be published
The game was not forfeited to Ensley
by the referee and he has sole authority
to declare a game forfeit Ensley re-
fused to continue the game and let this
touchdown count any after 10 minutes
had elapsed and there seemed no pros
poets of continuing the game, Shelby team
left the field.
PAUL LUCK. Coach.
w. I. LONGSHORE, Referee.
A. P. LONGSHORE. Bus. Man.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
OUR LIVES TO ECHO
 BACK GOOD THINGS. Message Given by Rev. pr. Joel B. Slocum in Shop Talk.

Echoes was the subject of the ad-
 dress at the cutlery plant Tuesday noon by Rev. Joel B. Slocum, D. D. There were solos by Mrs. Charles a'y
 Rev. pr. slocum spoke in part as follows:
 An echo is peculiar thing. It is a sound reflected back to it's source from an opposing wall or surface or object There are places where the echo is especially noticeable. Up in New Hampshire there is Echo lake. In Newton Upper Falls there is 8 via duct called Echo bridge. You are familiar with the story of the boy who shouted "Hello!" Back came the re- sponse "Hellot" That made the boy angry, for he imagined another boy was mocling him. So this time he shouted back: You're a mean boy." and back came the words a mean boy!" This provoked him even more, and he yelled defantly, T don't like you," And he heard the answer, don't like you!' At that he ran home to his mother and told her what saucy boy lived over on the other side of the pond The mother laughed and told her son to go back and try kindness on the saucy boy. So he went to the top of the hill and shouted as before, Hello, there!" Sure enough, the bad boy was still there, for his answer came back Hello, there! Then, proceeding to carry out the suggestion of his mother, he cried, You're good boy!" Immediately the other fellow said good boy!" That pleased him and he shouted T like you!" And, sure enough, from the other side of the pond there came, very distinctly, the words like you!" So he came to the conclusion that the other boy was merely an echo of him. self and that when he said pleasant things he got pleasant things in re- turn. It was only when he himself said the disagreeabIe things that he got that kind of an answer. Kind- ness provokes kindness Love begets love. In other words, our world is very much like what we make it.
 There are some people who are a1- ways looking for trouble. and they arc never disappointed. unless it is that they are worried that they do not find more trouble There are other people whose lives are full of good cheer and hope, and they are going about. as did their Master. doing good. If you plant thorns, you'll reap thorns. Whatso- ever man soweth that also shall he reap.
 As Christmas approaches we eaten the spirit of it's adorable Founder. He came not to be ministered unto but to minister He came not to see how how much he could put into life, He who was rich became poor in order that we might become rich.
 Dr. Slocum closed with an appeal to the men to so live that their lives would echo back good will and kind ness and love and Christ-like service for others,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
RECEIVER MURRAY CANNOT
 PAY CHRISTMAS CLUES. Lowell People Have Their Santa Claus Money Tied Up in Bank.

Receiver Harold G. Murray, who went from here to take charge of the failed Traders National bank at Low ell about two months ago. finds that it will be practically impossible for sev- era1 weeks to come to make any pay- ments to the nearly 5000 members of a Christmas savings club, most of whom are children of working people or themselves employed, will be un- able to cash their deposits who had their money in the Traders National bank
 The members of the club have small sums due them from weekly deposits, some as low as five cents a week, which were begun early in the year. On them they were to receive interest of about two per cent. The idea orig mated with the bank directors. the scheme being to aid people to save money for Christmas and incidentally to get them accustomed to using the bank for a depository of their other savings.
 The Christmas savings club" Re cefver Murray said, must be looked upon as a part of the bank and it's members considered as regular depos- itors of the bank. No partiality can be shown by meeting what is due to the club members on their books before the other regular depositers are dealt with. Therefore, can see no way that they can have their deposits cashed before Christmas Their deposits were small"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

In the superior court here on Tues day. where the trial Of the S15,000 dam- age suit brought by James F. Maynard Of Old Lyme against H. C. Hine of New Britain was resumed, settlement was agreed upon before the case reach ed the jury ih the afternoon. Mir, May nari sued MT. Hine for the injuries he received when he was struck by the automobile of MT. T1ine when Maynard was getting out of a team on Old Lyme street in the summer of 1912.
 The case was adjusted Tuesday by the payment to Mir, Maynard of the sum of $6,e0e. Mir. Hine was insured against accident by 8 Hartford com pany.
 When court came in Tuesday morn ing Attorney Kenealy for the defend ant called Edward F, French to the stand. and the witness said he lives in Groton and is an auto driver and has run a Corbin machine, such as was in the accident in question. He tried stop ping at 15 miles an hour and could do so within 30 feet and at the rate of 30 miles within so feet
 Harold Moore Films also gave tes- tinaony as to stopping an auto in cer- tain distances
 Mir Kenea1y laid in a letter from Mir Maynard to MT Hine to the effect that the Messrs. Hull had charge of the case and the latter laid in a reply from MT. Hine that the Travellers 1n- suranee company would look after the case.
 At this point Attorney Kenealy said
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
NORWICH DEATH RATE
 LESS THAN STATES.
There Were 31 Deaths Hero in Novem
 her-Nine in Public institutions.

According to the monthly bulletin of the state board of health there were l,2I3 deaths in Connecticut during the month of November This was 36 more than In October and 20 more than in November of last year and 51 mole than the average for the preceding five years.
 Norwich had 4S births and 94 mar rlages during the month of October h November there were 31 deaths here, representing an annual death rate per thousand of 114 while the rate for due to following causesi Diarrhoea and pneumonia one each, consumption and heart disease four each, diseases of nervous system six, accidents or vio- lence two, diseases not listed 13.
 In New London there were 2S mar r1ages and 54 births In October. In Mo- Vember there were A deaths indicat- ing an annual death rate of Al, due to these causes: Consumption, pneumonia diseases of nervous system and heart disease two each, accidents or violence four, diseases not listed 12.
 In Windham there were 2S births dur ing October and Is marriages. Tn the following month there were F deaths al death rate of 13.4. Causes were as follows: Measles, scarlet fever bron- chitis, violence and diseases of nervous system one each, pneumonN three, heart disease two, other diseases seven.
 There were nine deaths in public in stitutions in Norwich during the month, six in New London and three in Wind ham.
 The following cases of infectious dis eases were reported in towns in this section:
 Smallpox Brooklyn 10, Danie1son 10, Montville 1, New London ?. Norwich T, Plainfeld 5, Putnam 1.
 Measles Canterbury 1, Groton 1, Tewett City l, Lebanon 4, North Ston- ington l. Plainfeld l. Willimantic 2
 Scarlet fever-Jewett City l, Killing ly 1, New London | PIainfield l, Put nam ?, Saybrook ?, Willimantic 6.
 Diptheria and croup-Mo ontvtlle 1, Norwich 1, Plainfield 1, Putnam 10, WiIlimantic 5.
 Whooping couglh-New London l.
 Typhoid feyer-CanterbuT 1, Lisbon 2, New London 1, Norwich 8.
 Consumption-East Lyme 1, Lisbon 1, Norwich ?, Preston 1, Putnam 1,Wil- limantic 1, Windham 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
AUTO SUIT SETTLED FOR S6OOO
New Britain Owner Agrees Make Payment to James
 Maynard After Three Arguments in Case Had Been Made in Superior Court Testimony Stopping Automobiles

the defense rested. and Major Hull fo the plaintiff called Civil Enginee George F. Pitcher, who testified of dls tarcess at the sceae of the accident, e. blaming them by indicating them | measurements in the court room. At 1O.33 both sides rested and C. l. Hull occupied over an hour in the frs argument for the plaintiff. He was fol lowed by Attorney c. V. James with 2 4s minutes argument. Attorney Ken ealy occupied the last half hour of the morning session with his argument. and had not concluded when court ad- journed for dinner.
 The court came in at and the law yers asked for time to impaTl, and 1t was granted, and about 260 o'clock Judge Shamway was informed that the matter had been adjusted and the case would not occupy the attention of the court further.
 Then the court went out to Wednes- day morning. when the case of Novy vs the Breakwater company will be tried.
 This is a suit brought by an employe of the Breakwater company for s15, 900 damages for injuries which he received while at work in the quarry ot Groton on the Thames river, when, as stated in his complaint, q rock rolled out of a bank and down onto him at work below, crushing his leg and injur- ing the bone so seriously that necrosis set in and a portion of the bone had to removed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
UP TO YoUl
To Prepare a List of Suitable Christ mas Gifts in the Easiest and Most Helpful Way-Here's a Hint!


 Have you thought of these2 Wouldn't any one in the list fill your demand for a suitable Christmas gift? Jewery, in hundred different forms?
 New or standard books? Leather goods?
 Umbrellas?
 Table novelties?
 Silverware?
 Stationery?
 Optical goods presents? Baskets in attractive designs? Dress goods?
 Handsome furs?
 A sewing machine?
 Hosiery, neckwear underwear, gloves. slippers, house coats, sleeping garments?
 Comforts for the auto driver or pas senger?
 Rugs. vases, curtains, bookcases, or naments, pictures?
 Gifts for a traveller? Trunks, suit cases, club bags, toilet sets, steamer rugs?
 Bath or 1oungfng robes? hockey sticks. storm Goats. sweaters. fur caps reefers. blouses. rompers, arctics, golf capes?
 Dainty handkerchiefs. prettfiy box ed?
 Auto ye11s, laceS. trimmings, silk waist, evening gloves?
 Canned goods. fruit. flowers, plants, fancy cheese, candy, delicacies in glass?
 A piano. victrela, new sheet music, graphophone, music cabinet or stool? Honestly, now, isn't this a suggestive list?
 Where did we find it? Ia The Bulletins advertisina coi- unasi
 It's up te you te se and de likewise!
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
CATHOLIC PAPER ON
 FORBIDDEN SOCIETIES
Gives Regulations Under Which Mem
 hership May Be Allowed.

The Catholic Transcript has the following which is applicable to number of persons in this state:
 The holy see has extended to the archbishops of the United States, for their respective provinces, the author ity, formerly vested in the apostolic delegate alone, to grant Catholics per mission to retain passive or nominal membership in forbidden societies like the Knights of Pythias, the Odd Eel lows and the Sons of Temperance un- der the conditions laid down in the decree addressed to Cardinal Satoll, the apostolic delegate, on Jan IS, 1S96
 sThe conditions laid down by the holy see are: CD That such members had actually joined the society in good faith, not knowing that it was wrong: l2) that the retention of membership in the forbidden society would not become a source of scan daI to others. or at least that an ade- quate statement be made to the eff feet that membership is retained sole ly for the purpose of obtaining the benefits to which the member is en- titled in equity, and that such mem Der has no intention of participating in the activities of the society by at tending it's regular meetings, etc; (3) that the absolute withdrawal from membership would be a real hardship to the parties concerned; (4) finally, that there be no danger of the parties thus benefited being drawn away from their faith or of being forced to accept non Catholic burial service"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
TWO LlNEM FEN
TWO LINEMEN
 STRUCK BY TRAIN. Samuel Simpson of Kingston, N. Y, Killed and Herbert Johnson of Willi- mantle Badly Hurt.

Samuel Simpson of Kingston, N. r.. was instantly killed. and Herbert John son of Willimantic was seriously in Jured late Tuesday afternoon when they were struck by westbound ex- press on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad three miles east of East Lyme. Both men were linemen employed by a telegraph company. They stepped out of the way of east bound train No, 20, for Boston, only to be struck by the westbound train.
 Simpson was ground under the wheels and his body badly mangled. Johnson received severe injuries about the body and he was taken to a New Haven hospital in the baggage car. It is feared his back is broken.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
ELECTED DIRECTOR. Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell Chosen on Board of Society Mental Hygiene.


 The Connecticut Society for Mental Hygiene held it's sixth annual meet ing at Center church house. New Ha- ven, last week. with Judge Marvin, the president, presiding During the win ter it is planned to make a careful study of the condition of the insane held in a1mshouses and other unsuit- able places in the state with a view to the amelioration of their condition
 The chief interest of the meeting centered in the address given by Dr. Thomas W. Salmon, director of special studies of the national committee for mental hygiene, who pointed out tie evils of alnshouse care for the insane, the need for their treatment in special hospitals, and various measures adopt ed in other states to bring about in- proved conditions. After general dis cussion the society should at once appoint a special committee to carry out the studies and present an authori- tatiVe report which will be used in en- Tightening the public and in seeking suitable legislation.
 The field secretary of the society; Miss W. M. Macdonald, told of the progress of the mental hygiene clinic recently established by the society and of the effective work being done by this new agency of the society.
 T6 fiji existing vacancies in the board the following new directors were elects member of the state beard of charities, and Dr. Paul Waterman of Hartford.
 The following directors were unani- mousiy reelected; Dr. John l., Bush, Litchfieid; T Edward Heaton, New Haven; William J Hoggsen, Green wieh; James T. Moran New Havenj Dr. Henry s. Noble, MiddletoWn; Rev.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Struck Team from Rear.

a team coming up the short steep hili at the railroad crossing at Eighth street in Greeneville was struck from the rear by an automobile runabout going in the same direction. The au- tomobile was running with only oil side lamps lit and did not see the team in the darkness. The radiator and front lamps of the machine were brok- en while the team escaped damage. Neither driver was injured. The driver of the team was considerably fright ened and afterwards stated that he thought he had been struck by a train
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
MODERN ELECTRIC FIXTURES. installed in New Polish Hall Building
 On North Main Street.

At the new Polish hall on North Main street, the Norwich Electric Go. has just completed the installation of the electric fixtures throughout the building. They are of an ornamental chain pendant type for the big chan deliers in the auditorium and in the other large rooms and lodge rooms. In the auditorium are four big chain pen dant chandeliers and the entire elec- trical equipment throughout the build ing is of the most modern type.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
LEGAL NOTICES.
Proposal For State Road Work

SEALED PROPOSALS, will be re- sioner. Room 27, Capitol. Hartford. sis. fSinn for anf the folowins i9n0ss ssdtions Dss highway construction: Native stone od 1b G5avI NaS. FGsd stona tn the am road in the Town of Montville, Ma tive Stone Macadam road In the Town construction of about S0,115 linear feet of Standard Wood Guard Railing in the ford, Canaan. coventry, coiebrook. El- rfsi, Rritain, Norfolk, Portland. Preston. fo9d ss1nnKEtSt KEsst ssartfor WnGso ss cordance with plans and specifications.
 Bids will state the price as per
 The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to increase or de- proved. after the contract is let. surety poaPsny Do 6ond osg og Gerttfasa ssa oos Of ot the no1 wosE Hny psdsr to contract has been awarded refusing to sign the contract at the prices odAered a ana cerfied rfalie ehesT sSaii forfeif from rom hir bond er check a sum equal to difference in price between his bid and the next may De examined for oid saybrook at Town Clerks officei for Montville at at the house of First selectman. or at the office of the State Highway Com missioner, Reom 27 Capitol. Speeitica- liens for the installation of rMe Wood ice of the State Highway Connmis- sioner.
 The State Highway Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated at Hartford, cenn., Dec. 1a. 1918.
 c, J. BENNETT.
 State Highway Commissioner.
 Reem g7, caRitel. Esartfesa. CsaA. aeeaSd
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Short Christmas Recess in MontviIIe.

At meeting of the Montville school board at the home of C. w Comstock of Uncasville, chairman, it was decid- ed that all of the schools in town be closed Wednesday, Dec "A, for the Christmas vacation and opened Mon day, Dec. 29, to make up for time lost during the epidemic of smallpox This date will change the calendar in the yearly town report, giving the Uncas- vile and Collins districts only one week instead of two of vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
TAFTVULE
Lincoln Club Holds First Smoker and
 Concert for the Season.

The Lincoln club held the first of their winter smokers and concerts in the club room on Front street Mon day evening with an attendance of about 50. Vocal selections were ren- dered by a number of those present and refreshments were served The evening proved an enjoyable one for all and the next smoker is looked for ward to with expectancy
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Floral Tributes of Sympathy.

In the account of the funeral of Miss Helen Madeline Duchette in Tuesday mornings paper the following flowers were accidentally omitted: Universalist society, floral heart, Mrs. Horatio Bigelow, a spray of white roses; Miss Ellen G, CIune, a spray of white roses; Mrs. N. Duchette a wreath; Mir. and Mrs. Richard o, Libby. spray of pinks; Mir. and Mrs. Ashley T. Boon and Mrs. George A. Boon, spray of carnations and violets
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Given surnrisa Party.

Pierre Marion of Occum was sur prised Monday evening by a few of his friends and a very pleasant evening was passed Games of various kinds were played and music, vocal and in strumental was rendered. As a token of esteem MT. Marion was presented a handsome charm, for which he voiced his thanks in well chosen words.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Close Of Forty Hours Devotion-
 Other District Notes.

Tuesday morning at the o'clock mass the forty hours devotion which opened in St. Mary's church Sunday morning came to a close. The masses on Tuesday were offered at ,, ' and 8 o'clock, the latter mass being a solemn high mass. The , o'clock mass was of fered by Rev. w. H. Kennedy, the : o'clock mass by Rev. F'r, Morrisey, and the 8 o'clock mass by Rev. J. H. Fitz- maurice, celebrant, Rev. Richard F. Morrisey, deacon, and Rev William H.
 Kennedy, sub deacon. The congrega- tiens at all three masses were large and many received holy communion.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Surprise Party.

Miss Agnes Fleming was given a surprise party Tuesday evening by 8 number of her friends at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Fleming on Prospect street. Refreshments were served and an enjoyable evening was passed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
COLLECTING PERSONAL TAX.
Tax Collector Will Now Have List to
 Give to Prosecuting Attorney.

For the collection of the personal tax the office of Fax Collector Thomas A. Robinson has been open for three nights, ending Monday night. A good number of those who had not paid be- fore took this opportunity to pay their personal tax. The collector will now go over the list and put the names of those who have not paid in the hands of the prosecuting attorney.
 The tax was diIe last March. The first notices of it were sent out in Feb ruafy. These were followed by a sec ond set of notices in July. and then a final set about month ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

Tuesday afternoon the auto -ambu- lance conveyed Thomas Corcoran from the Baclxus hospital to his home, No 25 South A street. MT. Corcoran had been at the hospital several weeks for treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

Anthony Lemoine of North Main street left Monday for New Hampshire where he will pass the remainder of the month with his parents
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17

James Wallace of Hickory street is visiting relatives in Stamford and vii cinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-17
Personals and Notes.

David. Poisson is moving from Mer. chants avenue to his house on Hunt CTS avenue.