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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
VERDICT FOR sIOOO IN AUTO CASE
Jury Gives Charles Pendeton the Amount He Sued Robert c. Burchard For-Out Nearly an Hour-$25OO Suit Against Railroad Started For Injuries to Brakeman William Vickery.

In the superior court here on We'd nesday afternoon before Judge Will liam H. Williams the jury brought in a verdict that the plaintiff recover damages of $1.00O in the suit brought by Charles A. Pendleton of Bozrah against Robert c. Burchard of Mont Vile, This was the sum for which MT, Pendleton sued for injuries he re- ceived in a collision between the team he was driving and an automobile driven oby Mir. Burcchard on the night of Sept. 20, 1910 on West Thames street in this city.
 Defense Rested.
 The last witness for the defense was put on when court opened on Wednes- day morning This was Dr. Patrick Cassidy who testified to examining Mir. Pendleton in the office of Dr. Stark, in the presence of the latter and the late Donald G. Perkins, who was counsel for the defendant Dr.. Cas- sidy said he found MT. Pendleton in good condition for a man 63 years of age. After cross- examination of the witness by Attorney J. H. Barnes, Dr. Stark kas called in rebuttal and then both sides rested.
 The arguments were finished up be- fore court adjourned for the noon re- cess. Attorney J. II. Barnes made the opening argument for the plaintiff,
 
 lowed by Attorney P z. Hankey, who succeeded the late MT. Perkins in the case. He spoke for forty minutes, and was followed by Attorney Frederick F. Latimer for the defense with an ar gument that took ten minutes. Attor- ney A, j. Bailey's closing argument for the plaintiff occupied A minutes. After the noon ress Judge Williams occupied three-quarters of an hour in his charge to the jury.
 $25,000 Suit Started
 With the automobile case disposed os. the next trial started was the suit of William Vickery for $25,000 dam ages from the Central Vermont rail- road and the New London Northern railroad for injuries he received while in the employ of the first named road in the freight yard at Winthrop Neck, in New London.
 The following jury for the case was drawn; GustaVe D. Andrews, Norwich; William Kinney. Preston; Jeremiah F. Allyn, BOzrah; Henry German, Sprague; Charles r. Johnson, Lisbon; Albie L. Hale Norwich; H. A. Davis, John H. Davis, Preston; George A. Mills, Lebanon: Martin o. Chapman, North Stonington; Leander Brown, Frank J. Nolan, Spr&gue.
 Attorney Avery and Attorney Tracy Waller appear for the plaintiff, and the railroads interests are looked after by Attorney Whlttlesey and Attorney
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
PERSONAL.


 William MacLane of New Haven has been the guest of relatives In town this week.
 Mrs Celia Coulter was the guest of her sister at their home in Saybreok early in the week.
 Mrs. J. B. Armstrong has returned to Norwich after a week end visit with relatives in Palmertown.
 Miss Rosalie Downey and Miss Mar celia Gleason of New London have returned from a visit to Norwich.
 District Superintendent G. c. Scriv- ener has returned from Mantle. where he conducted services at the Meth odist church.
 Miss Helen B. Moore has returned from western trip which included visits in Syracuse. Buffalo. Toledo and Detroit
 Thomas Ladd has finished work at Central Village and will come 10 Nor wieh where he has employment in swan garage.
 MT. and Mrs. ]. Frank Corey and children and the Misses Hilton of Nor Wich were week end visitors at their summer cottage at Gales Ferry.
 Mrs. Fanny Adams Molthrop. who has made her home with relatives at the navy yard for some time, is to spend the remainder of the month in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
GAVE REPORTS FROM
 CONTINENTAL CONGRESS At Faith TrumbuI Chapter Meeting- Mrs. Lloyd Buckingham SoIeist.

The May meeting of Faith Trumbull chapter, D. A. R.. was held at the Norwich club on Wednesday afternoon with a good attendance. Ii was con ducted by the regent, Mrs. Will l.. SteaFns, and was opened with the singing of America, followed by the usual reports and business.
 As this was the first meeting since the Continental Congress in Wash ington, reports from this congress were the principal part of the aI- ternoon's program and were given by the delegates attending, Mrs. Will L.. Stearns and Mrs. Henry H. Gallup.
 Mrs. Gallup gave an interesting ae- count of the first three days sessions. emphasizing the social side of the opening day and the several recep- tiOns. She also spoke of the great reduction in the debt upon the build ing made during the past year. Mrs SteaFns followed with an entertaining account of the last three days, speak ing of the personality of the three candidates and the result of the elec- tion and other business items connect ed with the congress. Attention was next called to state matters and Mrs. Nelson D. Robinson read an account of the dedication exercises of the Ellis worth home in Windsor at it's pres entation to the state D. A. R. society ten years ago, together with an excel lent description of the house itself.
 Music for the afternoon was fur nished by Mrs. Lloyd Buckingham of JeWett itCy, who gave two groups of songs in fine voice. Angel Guard Thee by Joeelyn and Persian Slumber song were each followed by the encore mum bers, Who Is Sylvia? Schubert and At Dawning. Cadman. Mrs. CoKeter ac- companied.
 A fter the meeting refreshments were served by the social committee, Mrs. James c. Alden, chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Kenealy. It Is the claim that Brake man Vickery was knocked from the side of a car by a switchstand that was so close to the track as to be dan gerous and had no light on it on the night of Sept 5, 1909. when the acci- or the next car and his arm was caught and so badly injured that about seven inches of bone just above the elbow had to be taken Glt, and ne is permanently disabled and unable to take care of himself
 An answer made by the railroad company is that the brakeman had formerly worked for the company, had full knowledge of the location of the stand with the absence of lights and that in accepting employment, with such knowledge, he assumed the risk involved. The plaintiff denies such previous knowledge.
 Maimed Plaintiff on the Stand.
 William Vickery, the plaintiff, took the stand first, holding up his dis ahleG and shortened right arm with his left as he took the oath. His left hand has lost the thumb and all fingers His age he said was A and he had been a brakeman 25 years. His first period of employment with the Cen tral Vermont railroad ended in Febru ary, 1903. and he later went with them again in February. 1909 Between the dates he was employed by the New Haven road. He lost the thumb and fingers of his left hand about a year and a half after he first entered the employ of the Central Vermont rail road.
 He said he went to work with the Central Vermont road on Friday night and the accident for which he was now suing happened Sunday night Under the questioning of Attorney Tracy Waller the witness described de tails of his work with the Central Vermont road at the Winthrop yard and told of the three times he had passed the switch in question before the accident happened. He illustrated to the jury his crouching position df he stood in the stirrup and cluHg te the grabiroH preparatory to cutting out a car by the use of his foot While in this position he was knocked off the car. falling so that his right arm lay over the track and was caught by the wheel of another car He shouted as he fell and the engineer caught the train in time to keep tht wheel from going over his arm. He was in the hospital six weeks and from six to eight inches of bone just above his elbow was taken out. ST that SIS the witness showed the jury his arm swings limplr and can ht turned around in any direction.
 Court adjourned at 4.90 until this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 JEREMIAH FRANCIS SHOLES.
Passed Away on His 70th Birthday Was Seated in Chair at Da. Lewis.

While seated in a chair on the porch of the residence of his son. p-laW and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. N. E. Lewis, Jeremiah Francis ShOles passed quietly away about z o'clock Wednes- day morning. Mir. ShOles had arisen at a his usual early hour and had walk ed from his home No. SOP Main street on the East Side to his daughter s home The day was his seventy sixth birthday and he had planned to ob- serve the day by taking a ride with his daughter. Mrs. Lewis went over to speak to her father and found him dead in his chair
 MT ShoIes was the son of Francis Jeremiah and Hannah Stanton Sholes and was born in Lisbon, May 14, 1887. The Sholes family had been located in Preston for several generations where the elder ShOles was born. MT. Sholes was one of five children of whom one survives. Mir. Sholes' parents located in Preston when he was 1 years old and he attended the Bridge District school. i the age of IS he went to work on his fathers farm. In 1866 he purchased the Elias Chapman farm Df Q 175 acres in Preston where he sue cessfully followed agricultural pur- suits until seven years ago when he retired and went to live on the East Side For a number of years he had a large milk route in this city At one time he was a member of the board of selectment of his town and had also held other public offices.
 MT. Sholes was married in June, 1864 to Mary E. Benjamin daughetr of Nathan Benjamin of Preston. She died October 28, 1865, and on March 25, 1866 MT. Shales married Nancy Amelia Crary, daughter of Avery and Eliza Brewster Crary of Ledyard. Of three children Mrs. Lewis is the only fo Sholes survives her husband who all so leaves one sister, Mrs. Caroline H.. Benjamin, who made her home with her brother.
 The deceased was a member of St James Episcopal church at Poque- tanuck and was YestTyman for a num- Der Of years. He was well known and well liked for his many pleasing characteristics and his memory will be Cherished by all who knew him.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
GOOD EXAMPLE IN
 CLEANUP WORK.
6. Everett Hall Has Men Busy on Railroad Property on Laurel Hill

An example which might well be followed and it is understood is to be followed by others in the neighborhood has been set by c. Everett Hall, who has had two men employed the last two days in cleaning up the railroad property between the highway and the New Haven road tracks opposite his residence on Laurel Hill avenue.
 Refuse which has been thrown there at various times is being cleaned out and the ground cleared of underbrush, greatly improving the appearance of the tract This strip of land from near the Laurel Hill bridge to River avenue, owned by the railroad com pany, has long been an eyesore, being used as 8 dumping ground for all sorts of rubbish, MT Hall has wrought 8 ceHsidere ble change in the land op- nejghborheod are planning to take similar steps towards improving the appearance of the section.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
HAD A SHOCK ON TROLLEY GAR.
Andrew Johnson Brought Home from
 Roston--ls Improving,

Andrew Johnson of this city, 3. trav- cling salesman. was brought to his home here Wednesday from Boston, where he has been a patient at the Boston City hospital since May 2,When he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. At present he is getting along as well as can be expected,
 Mr Johnson was riding on street ear in Boston May and, feeling faint, got up to leave the Car when he was taken with the hemOrrhage. He was at the hospital until Wednesday, when he WAS brought home.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
Horse With Blind staaners.

The horse owned by Arthur P. Kumpf, an expressman, was seized with an attack of blind staggers in front of Rose place late Wednesday afternoon and fell to the ground. Wa ter was splashed on the animal, which had three successive attacks. Motor man Warrington and a veterinarian drew blood by lancing it's mouth and it recovered. Its struggles carried it down over the railroad track and onto the city dock, but Frank Hartie clung to the halter and managed to keep the horse from going overheard.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
Special State Election. lSpecial to The Rulletin.O

Westerly, R. l., May 13-A special state election has been ordered for June to take action on financial matters, but it is not 3 legal holiday according to the interpretation of law by the secretary of state The law provides that election day in NoYenl- Der shall be a legal holiday, but no provision is made for special or other elections, except in November" At torney General Rice said that he knew of no law which would make the holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
REVENUE cuTTED CADETS.
Fifteen Will Graduate Tday from the
 School at Fort TrumhuiI.

Fifteen cadets will be graduated to- day third leutenants of the revenue cutter service at the revenue cutter school of instruction at Fort Trum- bull, New London Sherman Allen, as sistant secretary of the treasury, and Captain E. P. Bertholff eornmandant of the reVnue cutter service, will de- liver addresses to the new officers, who soon will go to sea
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
PARK BOARD COMMITTEES.
Named for the Work of the Present
 Year.

Since it's organization for the year the following list of committees of the park board has been named
 Finance-J T. Tanning. F. J. King, W. A. Norton.
 Care and Mana gement-H F. Par ker, M. E. Jensen.
 Development and ImproVement-W. A. Norton, M E. Jensen. J. M Lee
 Auditing-J. M. Lee. H. r Parker. By virtue of his office President Tanning becomes a member of the finance committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
Filled Vacancy on Ticket.

The vacancy occurring on the pro- gressives' ticket for the city election through the resignation of R. B. $. Washburn who was nominated for the first place as alderman has been filled by the progressiyes town committee Rev. I4emuel w Ffink has been placed on the ticket to fill the vacancy
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
STODDARD- GILBERT SOLD
 TO "GRoCERY TRUST"
Firm With Norwich Branch Taken
 Over by Austin Nichols & Co.

The Stoddard- Gilbert company, one fthe largest wholesale grocery firms in the state at the head of which is Ezekiel C. Stoddard, president of the New Haven County National bank, have sold out to the Austin Nichols &5 Company of New York, Inc, which is known as the grocery trust"
 The taking over of the Stoddard- Gil- bert company makes the fifth big con cern to go into the Austin Nichols combination, and the Stoddard- Gilbert company is the first New England house to go in, The Stoddard- Gilbert company was established in 1888 and it has branches in Bridgeport, Nor wich and Waterbury Austin Nichols < Co, will increase their capitol stock to $5,000,000 by the issue of $1,000 GOO in ' per cent. treasury stock, which has been sold for cash at par.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
kiTEMAUG ROAD BILL.
Amended Measure Was Rejected in
 the Senate.

The order for the day fer 12 o'clock in the senate Wednesday was the bill relating to read and bridge at Kite maug, It was known as senate bill No. 5S, concerning highways and bridges, Ther were tive reports one favorable and the other unfavorable. The bill as aReHded was rejected.
 The effect of the amendment would faVe been to take the matter away freTa tht courts. where is ROW is.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
NORWICH MAN IN OFFICE.
E. Allen EidweII Elected by Royal
 and Select Masters.

New Haven Conn, May 1.-The ninety fifth annual assembly of the grand council of Connecticut, Royal sonic body, closed today with the cleo ton of the following officers: Most puissant grand master Burton E. Strickland, New Haven: deputy nuis- sant grand master William c. Twom- hley, East Norwalk: thrice illustrious grand master, William o. Shelley. Hartford: illustrious principal con ductor of the work, F. Allen Bidwell, Norwich; grand treasurer, Isiah Baker, Jr.. Hartford; grand recorder, James Mccormick Windsor; grand captain of the guard, Thomas M. Barnes, Aer- iden; grand conductor. Henry H. Brad ley. New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
Rackus Hospital Alumni Association.

The W. w Backus Alumni associa- ton held their regular meeting We'd nesday in the reception room of the womens home They transacted the usual business and formulated plans for the annual meeting to be held in June immediately after the graduation, after which a social hour will be en- joyed with refreshments.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
WonderfuI Skin safua.

BuckIens Arnica Salve is known every where as the best remedy made for all diseases of the skin, and also for burns, bruises and bois Reduces inflammation and is soothing and heal ing. J. T. Sossaman, publisher of one box helped his serious skin ail- ment after other remedies failed Only 25e. Recommended by Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
ELECTED TREASURER BY
 STATE MASTER PLUMBERS.
John Ireland of This City-W. H. Day
 of New Haven President.

Hartford, May 14-At the 23d an nual state convention of the Connecti- cut Master Plumbers association held here today the following officers were elected: President w H. Day, New Haven; vice presidents, F. J. Daily of Waterbury and R. C. Rock of Bridge port; financial secretary, George Bull, Hartford recording secretary, F. NJ. Coleman, New Haven; treasurer, John Troland, Norwich; delegates to nation al convention. A E. Weiant of New Britain and A. Herman of New Ha-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Named for Women and Children in
 Bill Pasedb qq Legislature.

The bill passed by the house of rep resentatives at Hartford Tuesday fix ing the hours of labor for women and children in factories at 55 hours a. week, also places a limit of 58 hours a week for their employment in mer- eantile establishments, and prohibits the employment of any person under Is after D. n.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
Laundry Left in Street.

A big basket of clothes meant for Norwich laundry was found on We'd nesday evening by Policeman Henry Fenton at the end Of the trolley ex- press spur track in Shetucket street. The laundfyman was notified and the basket of clothes was taken care of for the night at Allen -Beemans.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
Returned from New York,

Mrs Elias A. Aubrey returned Wed nesday night from New York, where she has been for nine weeks. During that time she underwent an operation performed by Dr. Louis Alofsn, and resulting In a great improvement in her health.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
Leaves for North Natlck.

j. Dyer Potter and family left on "Wednesday for North Natick, Mass, short distance from Boston, where Mr. 1s acres.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
The Yellow Peril.

4 school of dozen whales off the Jersey Coast More Japanese devil try, ne doubt.-NeW York Tribune,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
Chas. SlOsberg
 3 Cove Street
We SE5YRFHsa
 ex ScfGY aS H lS
You Cannot Say

too much for the Norfolk. It is a mighty handy thing for young men, much worn both Summer and Winter.
 We'll show you some snap py Outing NorfolkS both for men and young men, good for outing or business, Comforta- ble and roomy.
 You'll be glad you saw ours at Sf2., S15., SIS. and s2o,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

At the recent conference in Hartford of the Daughters of the King. the Woman's auxiliary and the Girls Friendly society. it was planned to de- wise ways of greater. cooperation in the Episcopal church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Herbert Congdon and Mrs. Congdon of Willimantic were at Fishers Island last week. They own a cottage there and will occupy it this season, as they have for many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

A Branferd correspondent states that Miss Elizabeth Daley, who was sent to Norwich for treatment for nervous trouble. is to return to Bran ford soon Miss Daley has practically recovered from the attack.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

musical directory of Connecticut has just been issued. The publication contains complete lists of bands, ac- companists, pianists conductors, teachers, singers and others active in musical affairs of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

party of ladies got on closed car coming up from the beach filled with workingmen Tuesday and every man gave up his seat to lady.-New London Telegra ph
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

A Pomfret summer resident, Mrs. John Addison Porter is giving a dance for her daughters. the Misses Porter, on the evening of Wednesday. May 2S, at the Lawn club, New Haven. Her guests Will include the younger set.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

The contract has been awarded for the macadamizing of S.027 linear feet of road in the town of Coventry. The Ahern Construction company of Willi- mantle, which bid S2.G5 a linear foot will do the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

A Central Village correspondent, noting that the funeral of Mrs. Amy SatteFlee NewberY and infant daugh- ter was held Sunday at the Gales Fer Fy church, says Mrs. Newbery was a teacher in Central Village before her marriage.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

The diocesan supervisor of schools, Rev. William J. Fitzgerald. of Hart ford, is examining the New London parochial school but has not yet vis- ited the schools in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

The marriage of Edward Prentis, Jr.. son of Dr. Edward Prentis, and Miss Jean Bent, daughter of E. A. Bent, Of Post Hill place. will take place a St. James church, New Lon don, at 6 o'clock Monday. June 9.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

s. s. ThFesher. president of the New London County Bar association, has called a meeting of the bar for 9,45 Friday morning in the courtroom to take action upon the death of Donald G. Perkins.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Don't forget Third Co. shirtwaist so- cial tonight at armOry. Last of season. adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Matthew Keenan of New London conductor for the Central Vermont railway, left Tuesday for San Fran cisco to attend the national conven- ton of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

The Connecticut society of Colonial Wars, whose annual court was post poned to Saturday, May A. has voted to hold that meeting at the Whitfield house in Guilford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15
Glue G1lllleLIn.
Norwich, Thursday, May 15, 1918.
VARIOUS MAI IEL1S.

Considerable moving of lawns ha been done already.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Steamers Yantie and Shetucket, which run during the summer between Norwich and New London, and which have been at Winslow's dock. New London were inspected by Inspectors Withey and Stewart Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-15

Banks have been notified that the dangerous counterfeit Indian head s silver certificate recently discovered continues in circulation in spite of the vigilance of secret service and treas uFy officials.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1913-01-15
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