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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
TAFTVILLE
Many Attend Dance and Social by Phi
 Kappa Sigma at Ponemah Hall.

A private dance and social was giv- en in Ponemah hall Friday evening by the Phi Kappa Sigma for the members of the society and invited guests. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Remnants of many colleges adorned the walls of the hall and sus- pended in the center was a large circle of Japanese lanterns wired inside with electric bubbs casting soft and sub dued light. The platform was decorat- ed in the society eo1ors. red and white, and palms were placed artisticalIy on the stage. Above t1e platform. was suspended q large banner with the let ters F. k. $. At the rear oE ias haI were placed tables so that those 7sz:o 2is9 not care t3 S1&nae might is.t!fslge n W hist. I41S jllsG.01G's Nf@ti@s:-T q, llidaen behind the fJaiEzs, rendered 9 most excellent programme for the Gancing. During the inte:untsaion refreshments Of ice cream, cake and fruit punch were served, and tfie dancing was con- tinued until a late hour.
 Committees in charge were: Dancing committee, Misses Ida Krauss, Alice Greenwood, Edna Baker, Clara Thoma, Violet Chesbro; reception committee, Misses Mildred Fillmore, Elsie Seddon, Elizabeth Weller. Agnes Graham, May Graham; refreshment committee, the Misses Alice Burgess and Miss Thoma.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
LEOPOLD CHIMANSkY'S BODY FOUND
Floating Lucas Pond Havie-Od German Resident of the Village Who Disappeared Three Months Ago-Fias No Relatives-Coroners Verdict Suicide.

found in one of his pockets and there was also $6646 in money, in six $10 bills, three $2 bills and the balance in change. The bills all looked like new money and 1t was known that Chi mansky. drew a sum of money out of the savings bank a few days before he disappeared.
 Through the coronerss inquiries it was learned that Chimansky was a German, aged from 62 to s3. and that he had hurt his hand in a. picker at the mill in FItchviIle. where he was working. He had to spend some time in the hospital, and when he came from there he was very Respondent, fearing that he would never be able to use his hand again. He was seen counting his money one day and he went out of the house. saying he was going for walk. He was not seen again alive by the Button family.
 At the time he disappeared the Nor wich rolice were notified to be on the lookout for him. It was said then that he might have gone back to Germany, as he had often spoken of revisiting his native country. He had no rela- tives here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Hays Hair Health
 the Fav0rite
Refined Women Give This the Pref
 erence.

It's the easiest way to keep your hair natural colored and yOuthful-look- ing, and prevent it from turning grey It just as important as keeping your skin in good condition Beautiful nat ural colored hair is more important to every woman than anything else;
 The simplest safest and easiest way is to Hays Hair Health. Gives absolute satisfaction and q few appli-, cations will restore 1t to it's natura! color-remove all traces of Dandrun and give vitality and life to grey and iifeless hair.
 Nature intended that everyone should have abundant, youthful-look- ing hair. Don't neglect it-help her along. Beautiful hair. more than any thing else, contributes to womaHs good looks. Hays Hair Health IS keeping thousands of men and women 5 hair dark, glossy, natural colored and beautiful It's so nice and clean to use. You'll never regret buying 1t when you see the difference it makes in your appearance.
 Free: Sign this adv. and take it to the following druggists and ~et sue bottle Of Hays Hair Health and q 25c cake of Harfina Soap for 5oc:; or $1 DO bottle of Hays Hair Health and two Poe. cakes of Harhna Soap free for Sl; Broadway Pharmacy. Lee * Osgood. Chas. Osgood co. Utley & Jones, J. A. Dunn, Sevin X Son, H. B. Smith, Lerue Corp. Engler & Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
K. OF c. CONVENTION. Invitations for State Meeting Received by White Cross Council.

White Cross council, No. 1s K. of C., has received notice of the 20th annual convention ofs the Connecticut state council to be held at Danbury May 13, and which gives promise of being the most successful one in the history of the order. The various committees will meet at headquarters at Hotel Green on the evening of the 12th to complete the necessary preliminary work prior to the opening of the con vention. The report of State Deputy William J. Muliigan will contain, it is understood, several important recom- mendations. Under his administration the order in this state has made rapid strides an extraordinary number of degrees have been exemplihed and the gain in membership has been very material.
 State Deputy Mulligan will. it is un- derstood, be elected for another term.
 Four delegates will be sent to the supreme convention which will be held at Boston in August, and 1t is the hope of State Deputy Mul1igan that the increase in membership will be sufficiently large so that five repre- sentatives can be elected at the coming conVention.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
CITY CARTS HELPED
 IN CLEAN UP WEEK.
Rubbish Was Removed When Calls
 Were Sent In.

On Saturday Cleanup week under the auspices of the City Beautiful as- seciation came to an end and as a re- suit of the interest taken in the move ment the city is in d more improved condition than it has been for some time previous. Several calls for carts were received by the street de- partnent to remove rubbish and un- desirable matter, and the men on the carts obiigingiy did all they were re- quested to.
 Quite a few of the residents of the city are beautifying their grounds and lawns by planting shrubbery and flow ering plants. In many respects front lawns have been made attractive, tend ing to make Norwich a more beautiful city. It has been suggested that house owners inspect their chin1neys and have them cleaned out if they are not of modern construction with clean out doors attached.
 Store owners have been requested to look into their cellars to see If they are in respectable shape respecting empty boxes. excelsior. rubbish and paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
PooUETANuck NOTES.

The many friends of Mrs. Charles Hardness, who Is sick at the Baekus hospital. will be pleased to learn that she Is improving.
 William H. Street of Bean Hill was at his home over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Bramble of Poquetanuck attended the burial of Willis Bramble in Moosup Sunday
 William Chadwick. Theodore Nicolai and Joseph Wells caught 84 fatfsh at the first drawbridge Sunday morning.
 Theodore Nicolai, ST. caught one and one-Quarter pound trout Friday morning at athe Lucas dam
 Patrick Barry has entered the em- ploy of George Mansfield
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
HELPS STOCkhOLDERS
 IN GILBERT COMPANY. By Judges Decisien They Need Not Pay Total for Bad Stock.

In the suit of Samuel R. Rosoff and others against the Gilbert Transporta- tion company. which has lately been entered in the federal court in Hart ford in an endeavor to have the affairs of the 1nsolvent transportation com pany settled in the most equitable way to creditors and subscribing stockhold- CTS, United States Court Judge Holt that the suits brought against about persons for the full amount due on stock subscriptions to the Gilbert Transportation, ompany are unauthor- ized, unless the debts exceed the amount sued for. Judge Holt in his decision says that a reference of the case to master will be ordered and in the meantime the suits brought by Frank s. Butterworth, the receiver, against the stockholders in the state courts should be stayed. This decision Is the result of an intervening petition by stockholders.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Sua. Moon md Tides.
GREENEVIILE

Six hours after high water 1t is Ie " tide which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
To Establish Lodge in PlainfieId.

A spirited and well attended meet ing of Hugh Fl. Osgood lodge, l. o. O. F., M. U, was held in the lodge rooms Friday evening, and reports of the officers were read and accepted. The delegates to the recent Odd Fellows convention at Waterbury also present. ed their report before the meeting and it also was acce pted.
 On Saturday evening a delegation and the degree team of the lodge will go to Plainheld to establish a lodge there, and Odd Fellows from Baltic will also be present. The evening promises to be one of unusual interest to the lodge members. many of whom have not before had the opportunity to see the establishing of a lodge. Dur ing the month of May the lodge mem bers will attend church with the Bal tic lodge in Baltic. N. G. Ernest Jones was the presiding officer at the meet ing.
 Sacred Concert.
 A sacred concert was held at the Maennerchor hall Sunday afternoon with a good number in attendance. The concert opened about o'clock and a nicely arranged programme was rem dered. 4 pleasing feature of the con cert was the music by the orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
OLD AGE DEFERRED
Echo From the Mediee- Legal societ.

Echo From the Medioo-L Legal Society
 A few generations hack a man at 50 was considered old. gray Bearded. and waiting for death. Note the change today; at meeting of the Nedico Legal society tt was stated that man of 50 ought to have forty good years ahead of him and, thus at ninety be in the fulness of ma turiry.
 What if you have seen sixty, or even seventy birtGGays temperate habits, fresh air and eSert;ise with a simple diet and a euf1ia.eul amount of sleep will guard your health.
 If perefa1cA. yo1ir circ llation is poor, if you become run do7vr-weal1 and no appetite - nothing in fhe world will tone up those tireti bark sliding oreans-enrich the blood aud create strength so quickly as our delicious cod liver and iron tonic, Vinol
 We ask every feeble, discouraged old person in this vicinity to try Vinol on our guarantee to return their money if it falls to give satrs- faction. Broadway Pharmacy. C. c. Engler, Norwich, Conn.
 P. S. Eczema Suffarersi We guar antee our new skin remedy, Saxo.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

The body of Leopold Chimansky of HalIville, who disappeared three months ago. was found Sunday after noon about o'clock floating in the upper end of the Lucas pond there. After viewing the body and investigat- ing the circumstances. Coroner Frank lin H. Brown gave a verdice of sui eide.
 Mike Wiekosky and Andrew Valin- sky saw the body floating at some dis tance from shore and brought it up to the bank with a long stick. Dr. N. B. Lewis, medical examiner for the town Of Preston, and Coroner Franklin H. Brown were notified and viewed the body where it had been found, Later permission was given Undertaken Gager to remove it to his rooms in this city.
 The features were in a bad state of decomposition, but the man was fully clothed and from his clothes and arti- eles in his pockets the identification was made sure. Mrs. Mary E. Button, with whom Chimansky had boarded for the past 20 years. was one of those to identify the body. His watch was
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
NORWICH GUEsTs WERE
 AT BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
For Mrs. Frances HaIfeur of New
 London. 70 Years Old.

At the residence of her son-in-law, Peter Ashe in New London, Mrs Frances Baifeur was rendered a sur prise in honor of her 78th birthday Many elegant gifts were received. Among the gifts was one article of special note---a set of beautifully e1n- broidered linen done by her grand daughter Miss Rose BaIfour Brecken- ridge, wf1a is only 1a years old
 Dinner was served at o'clock The color scheme was yellow and white and was fully carried out through the different courses. The guests from Norwich were Mrs. Robert Colt Mrs. George Bailey and Mrs. Robert Breck- enridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
FUNERAL.
Willis Bramble.

Many relatives and friends were present at the funeral of Willis Rram- ble, held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at his home on Stertevant street. Rev. M. R. French conducted the impressive service, speaking words of comfort. Rock of Ages and Sometime We'll JJn
 derstand were sung by Albert Ousley.
 Among the many beautiful flowers were clusters of carnations a wreath from the NSaxton Woolen Co and a. standing wreath from associate work CTS in the company. The bearers were
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
coNNEcTicuT's PART
 IN REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
War Department Seeks to Locate All
 Reeerds-Letter to Gov. Baldwin.

The I6IlOWlng letter haS been receIV- ed from the secretary of war by Gov. Baldwin and by him referred to State Librarian Goddard for attention
 War Department, Washington,
 April 4, 1915 The Governor,
 State of Connecticut,
 Hartford.
 The Act of Congress approved March 2, 1918, authorizes and dircts the Secretary of War "to collect or copy and classify, with a view to pub lfcation, the scattered military records of the Revolutionary War including all troops under State authority It is believed that all the states will be desirous, in view of the contem- plated publication by the government of the Revolutionary records of hay ing the War department collection begun, and your cooperation in this line is desired.
 The first step in this work will be to ascertain the whereabouts of authen- tic military records of the Revolution ary war of which the War department has no copies. AS an aid in this work, l beg leave to ask whether you will not have measures taken to inform me, in a general way, what military Rev olutionary records are in the custody or the authorities of your state. 1 shall also be pleased if you will ad wise me if you know of the where abouts of any such records in the cus- tody of historical societies, associa tions, or individuals in order that the question of obtaining those records, CT copies of them, may be taken with the proper custodians
 Very respectfully,
 LINDLEY M. GARRISON,
 Secretary of War. In order that Connecticut may be f1ttingly represented and all her citi- zens who took part in this struggle for Independence may have proper credit, 1t is requested that any per sons having in their custory or know ing of the location of any records correspondence or other papers which will assist the secretary of war in completing the proposed compilation will communicate with State Librarian George S. Goddard, Hartford, Conn, at their earliest convenience concerning them
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

Walter Mason, William Hughes, By ron Gardner Fred Ray, Albert Ous ley and Charles Volmer A special car conveyed the funeral party to Moosup where burial was in the family lot in the cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by the pastor of the Moosup church. Relatives were present from Providence, Backing ton, Mass, and Poquetanuck. Funeral Director Gager had the arrangements in charge
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Towed Into Port,

Schooner Charles W. Church. dam aged in collision ten days ago with steamer off Sandy Hook. arrived in tow of tug R. M. Waterman Saturday Allyn's Point to discharge and then will make repairs. Captain Burt has not decided where the repairs will be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
IIl,f RullRtin.
Norwich, Monday, April 2s, 1913.

The Bulletin should be delivered everywhere in the city before a. rn- Subscribers who fail to receive It by that time will confer a favor by re- porting the fact to The Bulletin Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Auction at Lewis Place.

A large number attended the auc- tion at H. w. Lewis place on Verga- son avenue, held at ? o'clock Saturday afternoon. w. B. Wilcox was auc- tioneer. There was a brisk sale of household articles and farming tools and good prices were realized Mrs. Lewis and her daughters leave today (Monday) for Ontario, Canada.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Was Hostesses For Little Friends.

Mrs. Arthur Everett Chandler en- tertained seventeen little friends Sat urday morning at her home on Main street, East Side, in honor of her 18th wedding anniversary and a fine time was enjoyed by the little ones. Ice cream and cake were served. Mrs Chandler was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. John Sullivan, Mrs. John R. Fowler and Mrs Charles H. Co1ver.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Eastern Connecticut Development
 Committee.

Mayor Timothy c. Murphy, Judge John H. Barnes. Charles w. Pearson, Arthur R. Beeman and Herbert R. Branehe have been appointed a com mittee by Frank H. Smith, president of the Norwich Business Mems asse- citation, to act with similar committees of other associations in the state on the development of eastern Cenneeti- 13f
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Stanton n-Janes Wedding Announced.

Cards are out announcing the mar ria ge of Deputy Sheriff George H. Stanton and Miss Elizabeth E. James in Wfllimantic ,on Thursday evening, April 24tn, by Rev. William Franklin Rowley Both Mr. and Stanton and his bride are residents of this city and well known here and their many friends will wish them success in their married life.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Men. Women and Affairs.

Mrs. Josephine Parker of Plain Hill visited friends in Franklin the latter part of last week.
 Miss Lottie F.. Destin of Colchester was the guest through last week of MT. and Mrs. Frank E, Sterry of Lee avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Baseball.

The Young Lions met defeat at the hands of Fitchville team the company's lot Saturday afternoon by the score of to 4. The game was a close one and very exciting at the finish, as the teams were tied up tii the ninth inning. A single into center field scored the winning run
 On the Cranberry Saturday after noon the American Athletic club of Jewett City met the Greeneville Stars. The game was farce. the Stars win ming B to 4. return game on May Il in Jewett City has been arranged by Manager Kirker The score:
 Greeneville Stars 1 5 ? s 4 "-23 A. A. Club 0 3 0 l.
 On the Cranberry the Harddigs and the Greeneville Stars met in base ball Sunday afternoon. It was one sided, the honors going to the Greene vile Stars. CIish of the Harddigs was hit hard. only striking out two men, while Shahan of the victors all lowed only one hit. striking out Is. The score was Harddigs 0, Stars 24.
 The Young Tanners defeated the Preston team on the Cranberry Satur- day afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Attended Creek Easter Service.

T. V. Coatchaly. Peter Seros, Peter Wocoter, John Samdar and Mallach brothers made an automobile party who came from New London to at tend the early Easter morning service Sunday at Trinity Greek orthodox church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

A, held a we'll attended dance in Parish hall Saturday evening.
 The Diamond Stars defeated an Oc- cum team Sunday morning on the Sa- cred Heart school diamond by the score of 15 to f.
 The Young Sluggers defeated the Occum second team at Taftville Sun day afternoon by the score of 19 to 4 on the school grounds.
 Personals. Mrs Fred Normandin and children and Mrs. Brodeur spent Sunday in Westerly with relatives.
 Mrs. William Chamberlain has turned to her home after successfully undergoing an operation in the Backus hospital recently. She is improving rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

Emma E. Jervis of Central avenue attended the birthday celebration of Miss Mary Evans in New London Sat urday evening. She returned home on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

Mrs. William Kendall and son Fred. erick left Saturday morning for Will mington. Del. to spend an indefinite time with MT Kendall.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

MT. and Mrs. Moxley of Gales Ferry spent day or two last week with MT. and Mrs. +. l.. Allen of Town street, returning home Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
DEE

PI.ATT-In Groton. April p, 1918. Mary
 E.. wife of Samuel J. Platt. formerly
 of South Norwalk. SQUIRE-In New London. April 25
 1913, Henry T. Squire, aged 77 years. DE WoLF-In New London. April 2,
 years.
 BURk+In New London, April a.
 and catherine Burke. aged 3 years. MATuERs-In Mantle, April 25. 1913.
 Bessie. daughter of Alden and the late Lottie Mathers. in her 24th year Tennie f. Herrick. "a aged 4e years. Funeral services at the NJ. F.. church. D Canterbury, Wednesday afternoon at
 ? o'clock. FULtER-In Hanover. April 27, Miss
 Julia Fuller.
 Notice Of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
'''Mersick" Underground
 Gasoline Storage Tanks

Your method of storing gasoline must meet with the approval of the Fire Underwriters. With a "MERSICK" UNDERGROUND GASOLINE TANK the gasoline IS kept at a safe distance from buildings, so there is no danger from fire. and you have a supply of snappy, sizzling gasoline always at hand. Outfit complete with the ex- ception of run pipe. which varies according to location.
 THE c. s. MERSfck & CO, 274-2e2 State St., 11-27 Crown St..
 New Haven. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

For New England: Showers Mon day; cooler in the interior; Tuesday unsettled, probably showers; moderate To brisk east and southeast winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Monday it will b. generally clear and slightly cooler. with fresh westerly winds. The outlook for Tues day is fair and warmer.
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Saturday and Sunday:
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Personals.

James Quinn of FNitchvil1e was 1T Greeneville Sunday as the guest ol friends
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Busy Month for Bremen.

This has been busy month for the Norwich f1remen. They have had a to- tal of r calls to date.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

In a recent missionary magazine S235 was acknowledged from Connect icut $130 of which was from Norwich Town to be sent to Rev. E. H. Smith for his work in Ing hok, China.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Relatives Attend Funeral of Charles
 A. Miner at New Brunswick, N. J.

Saturday morning at 10 o'clock the funeral of Charles H. Miner. a former Greeneville resident, was held from his late home in New Brunswick, N. J. Norwich relatives were among those attending.
 Mr Miner died Wednesday in New Brunswick as the result of a shock at the age of 70 years. He was a Civil war veteran. going to the front in Company A, 18th regiment. C. ", Cap tain Henry c. Davis. At one time MT Miner was employed in the old lock shop on North Main street and in the Greenevil1e gristmill. Some years ago he moved to New Brunswick and had since resided there.
 He is survived by his wife. who was Miss Louise Gordon, and a daughter, Mrs. Allen Thornton. of Pawtucket, R. l. There are also a sister, Mrs. Edward Ingraham, of Pawtucket, and a brother, Calvin Miner, of Greeneville.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

Unintentionaily Touching His Fore head against a high tension electric power wire while repairing a telephone cable at Gardiner Maine. yesterday Scott Chamberlain of Waterville, a lineman, received a fatal shock
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
FUN NERAL..
Michael McAvoy.

Saturday morning at 10 o'clock the funeral of Michael McAvoy was held from his late home in Plainfield, the services in St. Johns church being conducted by Rev. Arthur O'Keefe There was a large attendance and there were many beautiful floral re- membrances. The remains were sent to this city the train arriving at Tafts station at 11.32 o'clock, and burial was in the Sacred Heart ceme- tery. The bearers were John Doile, Andrew Mahan, John Mahan and Jo- seph Mahan. Undertaken Grant had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 MT McAvoy died last week in a Providence hospital, where he was confined for treatment. He was a well known former resident of Taftvil1e. having lived on farm off Hunters avenue for years. MT MeAvoy moved to Plainfeld about five years ago, where he had since made his home.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Trolley Car Killed a Deer.

A trolley car on the Willimantic line killed a deer above Baltic late Sunday evening. Night Starter George HerouX received the report and was to notify Game Warden George II. Bradford to know what to do with the carcass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
MARRiE ED.

rrI 1;,is hI h Rev WflIam F'ranklyn Rowley, George H. stanton and Miss Elizabeth F. James. both of Norwich.
 HINES--F -FEKSHOFF--In New London, April 15< 1913 by Rev. James Wilson Rixler nault H Hines and Miss Cata PeishcH. both of Fishers Island. N. T.