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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
Queer Bits of History.

Soap used to provide King JamesI
 with comfortable addition to his in-
 come That canny monarch granted
 the company of soapmakers Of West
 minister the monopoly for the making
 of soap in England in return for a.
 payment of $30 a ton on all soap pro-
 duced The importation of soap was forbidden and officers were appointed
 to deal with illicit soap boiling, It's
 manufacture, even in private houses
 for domestic purposes, being punish able by heavy penalties. Moreover, proclamation was issued that the soap
 made by the company is good, sweet
 and serviceable for our people. The
 annual revenue derived by the king from this source amounted to aoout $150, 900.
 When cotton first came to Europe to make its principal center in Lan- cashire, 1t was the subject of the quaint and wonderful fable of the vegetable lamb" The fluffy white fibers of the bursting cotton pod so resembled sheepS wool that travellers reported that in Tartary there grew a shrub, the fruit or boil of which contained "withinne a lyttle Beaste in F1esche, in Bone and Bloode, as though it were a little Lanbe with outer wool" After the lamb had been eaten the wool was made into cloth, continued his story, which is the earliest European account of the manufacture of cotton.
 GlasSmaking used at one time to be the most aristocratic of all industries. A French law passed under Louix K allowed none but men of noble birth to set up glass blowing establishments or even to work therein. For many centuries this was the only trade no blemen could venture to work in without any danger of losing caste. The art of glass making reached Eng 1 land through France and in it's early days those engaged in it styled them 1 selves gentlemen glass blowers"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
MUNICIPAL ICE PLANT
 WILL BE A REALITY
Special Meeting Gives Power to Spend $5,o0o for Additional Ice Houses.

The special city meeting to take ac- don on appropriating $S, ,0OO for a mu- nicipal ice plant in Willimantic, Tues day evening, was very largely attend ed. Tow nhall being we'll filled.
 Lawyer Kelley. in support of his resolution reviewed the legal rights it would be a good investment for Will limantic to try the experiment. H. A. Bugbee thought 1t would be impossible for the city to build and equip the nec- essary additional city ice houses for tin emphatically insisted it could be with the city to do it. MT. Vanderman questioned the wisdom of trying the experiment from a sanitary standpoint NJ. E.. Lincoln clearly reviewed the individuality of the measure. empha- sizing the com petition reason saying ice could not be profitably harvested and delivered at 31 cents per hundred pounds if the city should give it away and it would be hard for the city to find contractor who is responsible to buy the city ice with the probability of private competition. Mayor Dunn said dealers refused to harvest suf- fcient ice in order to keep the price up and cited Pittsfield as an example Of where the people refused to be fooled Mir Israel spoke in favor of the measure. Someone asked Alder man Martin who built the ice houses. but he made no reply. Another voter said fl there was no ice to harvest the city would have an expensive $S,000
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27

his wife was struck by an automobile owned by Napoleon Geyette of Plain field, the accident occurring on lower Dyer street. Antaya was driving down the hill, going south, the automobile, touring car, coming up the grade.
 The impact of the collision threw out Mir. and Mrs. Antaya, she falling all most in front of the automobile, an eye witness of the affair claims, but es- caping with less serious injuries than her husband, whose right shoulder was dislecated
 The horse, a clever animal. only ran a short distance before stopping. and escaped without hurts. The vehicle, however, which cost $125 and was practically new, was considerably smashed. The thillS were broken, as was one of the side panels, and one tire was torn off
 At 12:30 Tuesday morning pr. J. S.. Chagnon was summoned to the home of Mir. Antaya, who lives in Carter street, and attended to the injuries of Mir. Antaya.
 How the accident came to happen is considerable of a mystery. The team, it is claimed, was being driven far over on the right hand side of the street, close to the trolley tracks, and was carrying a light, as required under the law that recently went into effect.
 Rev. Col. Anderson Returns.
 Rev. Col Edward Anderson, formerly pastor of the Westfield Congregational church in Danielson, has returned to his home in Quincy, Mass, after S brief visit with friends in town Rev. Mr. Anderson has been spending some time at Ptock Island where he has been re- covering his health after a recent ill., ness.
 Parish Lawn Fete Profitable.
 The lawn fete recently given at St. James church was one of the most successful affairs planned by and in the interest Of the parish for a number of years. The parishioners took great in tel est in the affair ard spent time i'd money to make it rank as one of the most profitable functions held under the auspices of the church. The church societies e. united in their efforts to help win the big success.
 New Books at Public Library.
 The following new books have been added to the files at the public libra cy . Friendly Road, o, Pioneers, Street of the Flute Player, Witching Hill, Elm pery, Ever After, Barbara Gwynne, Long Way, Lost Farm Camp, Brass Faces. W. A G's Tale. Linda, Little People Everywhere.
 Three More Weeks on Freight Station.
 It is expected that about three more weeks will be required to complete the freight station that is being built for the Connecticut company on Railroad square. The station is going to be a fine one for the purposes intended and will have spur track running along it's east front, this track to be built out from the line that runs down through Main to Water street.
 Parochial School Opens Tuesday.
 St. James parochia1 school is to open for the fall term on Tuesday of next week. The attendance at the school has been in excess of 300, and a still larger number of pupils Is expected to enter at the beginning of the term next week
 Funeral of Infant Daughter.
 The funeral of Beatrice Chabotte 5 months old daughter of Mir. and Mrs Alexander Chabotte, was held from their home on Dyer street Tuesday morning. Burial was in St. James cemetery l.. B. Kennedy was the funeral director.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
TWO YOUNGSTERS IN COURT.
Joseph Smith, il, and Albert Jacobs A, of Mansfield, Charged With Tak- ing $50 and Watch.

Joseph Smith, Il years. of age, and Albert Jacobs, IA years old, both of Mansfield, were before Judge Shea in the police court Tuesday morning, charged with stealing s30 and watch from the home of Colby Kennerson on Ash street on the night of Aug IA. The matter was reported to Chief Richmond, who recovered $21 of the stolen money, the balance, according to their story, being spent by the boys. Chief Richmond said the Smith boy entered the Kennerson house through a buIkhead, took the money from a desk and then went upstairs and ran sacked the rooms. Smith gave Jacobs the money, who first hid it in barn and later the brush near by the house. Chief Richmond said the two boys also visited Willimantic stores. where they bought knives, cigarettes and candy. Probation Officer Lyman was appoint ed guardian ad litem for the boys. who admitted the theft. Prosecuting At torney Bugbee recommended they be placed on probation, request Judge Shea granted, and the cases will be nolled if the two lads behave we'll
 Judge Shea fined Walenty Serbia $1 and costs for intoxication. Serbia call ed at the office of the Ahearn Con struction company and demanded of Miss Ahearn, the secretary. money for work, and became abusive and he was arrested by Officer Enander.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
Personals.

Lawyer w A. King was in Putnam on business Tuesday.
 J. B. Fullerton is visiting his father, who resides in Maine.
 Miss Fannie J. Heeley left Tuesday for visit to New York.
 Willimantfc friends entertained James Horrigan of Norwich Sunday.
 Judge and Mrs. A. J. Bowen are the guests of Providence relatives this week.
 Raymond Kelley of Providence has been the recent guest of Willimantic friends.
 Mrs. Nathan A. Seaver is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred Flags. Sum init street.
 Willimantic relatives are entertain ing Thomas F. Courtney and family of New York.
 John Murphy of Hartford is the guest of his uncle, Patrick D. Murphy, Jackson street.
 c. G. Johnson has returned to his work at South Windham after enjoying his vacation st Middletown.
 Judge and Mrs. James NJ. Shea have had as their guest recently Miss Lena Mooney of Pawtucket, R. I.
 Miss Winifred O'Rourke has return ed from her vacation trip to Provl- dence and other places.
 Attorney and Mrs. s. B. Harvey ar rived home from their Nova Scotia trip Tuesday afternoon.
 Mrs. J. c. Small of Coventry road left Tuesday for a visit with Mrs. Fred L. Clark, Providence.
 Col ]. D. Chaffee is entertaining his daughter, Mrs. Charles Thayer, and her children of Pawtucket. R. l.
 Miss Florence Pewsey left Tuesday for Edgewood, R. l., where she will visit with her brother, Ralph Pewsey.
 Mrs. Charles de Villers, Walnut street, has as her guest Miss Alexan- dria Pinceneault of Montreal, Canada
 George E. Stiles and family recently entertained at their cottage at Cres- cent Beach Miss Elizabeth Hardman Of this city.
 Rev. Sherrod Soule of Hartford. sec retary of the Connecticut Congrega- tional Missionary society, was in the city Monday.
 Miss Louise Congdon, who has been visiting Mrs. Susan Perry of High street, has returned to her home at Methuen, Mass.
 Mrs. M. B. Johnson of Hartford is spending a week with Mrs. McLough- lin, wife of Physical Director Me- Loughlin, of the Y. M. c. A.
 MT. and Mrs. J., E. stoughton and their daughter Sabra returned Mon day night from their, vacation trip to Windsor, Hartford and Boston.
 Sisters Gabriel of the Taftviile con vent, Burchman of St. Josephfs and Loretta of St. Mary's convent. this city returned Tuesday from a six weeks visit in England and the mother house of Our Lady of Lourdes at Tilburg, Holland.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27

Hose company, Farsman-Peter Kramer of Excelsior Hook and Ladder com pany and Dennis Moran, representing the Hilltop Hose company, James Tighe of the Montgomery Hose com pany, Wade U. Webster and Charles E. Leonard, representing the local chiefs. Wade Webster is the present vice president of Windham county to the State F1remens S association. Ben jamin w. Hills of the Alert Hose com pany attended the convention Tues day
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27

Fuller have been recent visitors at Watch Hill.
 c. B. Champlin is in Philadelphia, Pa.
 has been the guest of local friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. 0. E. Ryther have re- turned to Crescent Beach after brief visit with L. o. Williams.
 J. F. Carpenter of New York city is the guest of local relatives.
 MT. sand Mrs. Ralph Botham of Brooklyn, N. Y, have been the guests of relatives on Wilkinson street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27

Mrs Robert c. Perry and family who have been spending week with F. w. Perry. have been called back to New York on account of the Illness of a relative of Mrs. Perry's.
 Attorney w. A. King of Willimantic was in Putnam on a business trip Tuesday
 Miss Eliza A. Reid, money order clerk at the postoffice, is having her vacation of 15 days
 Mrs. Frank Monohan of Providence is spending this week here with her husband, who is employed in Putnam their former home.
 Miss Gracy Cutler of Providence is visiting with Mir. and Mrs. W. E. Da- vison.
 Miss Gertrude Joslin has gone to Utica, N. T., where she is visiting with relatives.
 Dr. s. B. Overlook who has been ill in Hartford hospital for several weeks, is showing slow but steady improvement toward recovery.
 George C. Welsh of Providence wis ited with friends in Putnam Tuesday
 Engineer Weldon Here.
 State Divisional Engineer Weldon of Willimantic was in Putnam Tues day in connection with the improve ment work being done in Elm street. Miss F. Marjorie Richardson Is sub-
 
 the absence of Miss Gertrude Joslin. Mrs. G. A. Spencer of Attleboro was a visitor with relatives here Tuesday. Mir. and Mrs. George F. Helbrook are entertaining Mrs. Maxwell of Wor- cester Mrs J. B. Fullerton and children, of Willimantic, are spending the week with MT. and Mrs. w. E. Davison. Attended State firemen's Convention. The following members of Hose com pany No. 2, left Tuesday afternoon to attend the State Firemen's convention at West Haven: Eugene Berthiaume Henry Caisse. Frank Dumas, Fred Du- mas, Nelson Auger, Eugene Tetrea ut, Alex. Ethier, Henry Dumas. Uric Ethier Alex. Beaudreault Ovila Guer- tin, Felix Cloutier
 Northern Lights in August.
 Northern Lights was the finely pre- ,;ented play by the Whiteside- Strauss
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
DANIEL.SON
Eugene g. Nash Was In ForIorn Hope tures-Man and Wife Thrown Out ir Auto Collision-East kiIIinsly. Has Growing Cotton Mill.

William Young is at Worcester hos pltal receiving treatment and may un- dergo an operation
 w. Poirier will be in Hartford next week attending the state fair.
 George Davigno1l left Tuesday for g two days visit in New London anG vicinity
 MT. and Mrs. Edward J. Cassidy ot Valley Falls, R. l., are guests of Mrs John Healey of School street.
 Louis Young has returned from Q stay of about week at Oakland beach
 The Lafayette club held their an nual picnic and outing at the grove al
 Mrs. F. F. Todd has an injured arm dfslocatfon at the elbow, caused by fall
 At the Orpheum.
 Al. Wright presents The Dashing Widow, one of the best New York musical comedy shows on the road This show will be the attraction at the Orpheum theatre for three days, com mencing Thursday evening, August 2S adv.
 Henry c. Torrey of Potter street is one of the few Danielson men that are still living who voted twice for Iin- coin for president.
 John Humphrey, Norwich, in charge of the overhead work of the Connecti- S0e NOiAPdI1J5 CdU1S DoEG l uSSQdy duO Inspected a broken pole on the high tension line, near the s. P. Davis property.
 Assignment of Bank Case on Friday
 Nothing more interesting in connec- ton with the case of the state bank commissioners vs. the Windham Coun- ty Savings bank than the assignment of the case for trial at some future date will occur at the session of the superior court in Putnam on Friday oi this week, so there will be no proceed ing of special interest in connection with the matter
 Working Out Horses at Riverside.
 Riverside driving park as a resort where horsemen might watch the per formances of speedy animals has not been much in the public eye of late years, but several owners of fast horses have recently taken to the practice o1 going up to the track evenings to work out the animals The track is said tc be in fairly good condition.
 East Killingly Concern Growing.
 About 50 persons are now employed at the plant of the International Cotton company at East Killingly, an official of the company stated Tuesday and the output of the concern is being steadily increased. Knitting machines are ex- pected within a few days and when these arrive the manufacture of a san : itary product is to begin, Four oi these machines will be used at first more added later
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
Told of NotahIes.

Toward the latter part of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's life he rarely left his house and garden and preferred to see his friends and acquaintances by ap- pointment. Woe betide the too in trusive stranger. It is said that one day an enterprising man called, duly armed with letter of introduction, and the servant was nearly yielding to the impulsive stranger when the painter of "Dante's Dream" leaned over the banister and said, in firm, mellifuous voice: Tell the gentleman that I am not at home.'
 Owing to the fact that M Constans of France had public enemies a friend offered to pick a quarrel with one of them and kill him. Many thanks, said Constans "but I do my own murd ers' The retort found its way to Constantinople and when M Constans arrived there as French ambassador he was struck by the exaggerated de- fence of the Turkish officials from Armenia. A man who did his murders himself was a remarkable figure to ad minstrators who employed the kurdS for that necessary business.
 Lord Coleridge was driving toward his court one morning in his brougham when an accident happened to it at Grosvenor square. Fearing he would be belasted he called a cab from the street rank and bads the cabman drive him as rapidly as possible to the courts of justice. And where be they?" What! A London cabby and don't know where the law courts are at old Temple Barr" Oh, the law courts, is 1t? But you said courts of justice"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
FuNERAL..
Mrs. Charles L. Fillmore

The funeral of the late Mrs Emma Jane, wife of Charles l.. Fillmore took place from her late residence, P Pearl street. Tuesday forenoon. Rela- tives and neighbors were present and there were many beautiful floral tributes, as Mrs. Fillmore had been a resident of Willimantic for 27 years Rev w. o. Nuzuzn. pastor of the Methodist church, oficiated and read comforting scripture selections and made assuring remarks that reflected Mrs. Fillmore's confidence in the Chris tian faith. The bearers were H. E. Remington DeLoss CoHant, John G Bill and George Graves The remains were taken to Yantic cemetery. Nor wich. for burial. J. M. Shepard was in charge of the funeral arrange ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
FUNERAL.
Frank Roze.

shot to death, were held at St. Mary s church, Tuesday morning. Mrs. Roze who has suffered mental anguish ever since she first heard of her husband S injuries, became hysterical at the grave in St .Mary's cemetery and it was with difficulty that she could be in- duced to return to her home. Mrs Roze has been in the United States only five months and can speak only very few words of English. Her sorrow is pitiful to behold She is left in a strange land with her two small children.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
IN FoRLoRN HOPE ATTACK
Eugene s. Nash First Man of His Com pany to Volunteer at Port Hudson.

Eugene S. Nash of Mechanic street was the first man of his company to volunteer for service in the forIorn hope attack on Port Hudson, told of in Saturdays Bulletin MT. Nash en- listed twice in Norwich for service in the Civil War Aside from his war ex- periences, which were many, aried and thrilling, MT Nash has seen more of stirring and unusual things in life than falls to the lot of most men. His whaling experiences, his visit to the California gold fields in the early days and his life saving work in connection with the wreck of the Metus. August 30 1872, while he was at Watch Hill, for which latter piece of heroism he received a gold medal from the govern ment by special act of congress, are only a few of extraordinary episodes that he has participated in during a long and useful career.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27

company at the Bradley theater Tues day afternoon and evening, the com pany playing to capacity business.
 A Marriages In One Month.
 There were seven deaths in Putnam during the month of July, according to the current issue of the bulletin of the state board of health, this repre- senttng an annual death rate per thou sand of 8.2. It was in the number of marriages performed within the town during the month of June, how ever, that make the vital statistics concerning Putnam of special interest in the issue in question. During June Putnam had A marriages, most of these of out of town couples.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27

plant on its hands. yielding nc in come
 Corporation Counsel Kelley's resolu- tion to build and equip additional ice houses in this city at a cost not to exceed $S.9oo was carried by chorus of yeas.
 The municipal ice plant project is matter that has received statewide attention and it's career will be fol- lowed with interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
From the Consular Reports.

According to an excellent custom in
 Glasgow, before any street is paved or repaved all city departments that
 may be likely to open the street are
 communicated with so as to give them
 an opportunity to examine their pipes
 or make necessary repairs, alterations
 or renewals before the paving is laid. Ceylon has long been famed for it's precious stones and is better known
 today for it's beautiful gems than for any other product.
 There is a great market in Vera
 Cruz, Mexico, for all grades of mir. TOTS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
pr. Spauidins Renewed Old Friend
 ships

Rev. c. H. Spaulding, D. D., of Brookline, Mass, was one of the prominent visitors at the camp meet ing services last Sunday. Rev. Dr. Spaulding is a Plainfield boy and was a student of the old Plainfield acade- my. Dr. Spaulding was specially in terested in meeting his old friend, Harry Wilson, of Wauregan, who for years has attended the Willimantic camp meetings Rev pr. Spaulding has within a few years retired as sec retary of the American Baptist Publi- cation society He is one of the ablest and most eloquent preachers in the Baptist denomination and at one of the great interdenominational Sunday school conventions represented Amer ica in most eloquent and scholarly address
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
Nutmeq Social cIuh.

The Nutmeg Social club. a new or ganization of young men, have leased one of the upper rooms in the Kegwin block as their club headquarters.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
Receipts More Than Expenses.

The receipts from the outing and clambake of the Willimantic Clerks Protective association last Thursday will little more than pay all the ex penses, says Chairman Leo Thompson of the committee of arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
An Appeal to Wives

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
ee Per Cent. of Taxss~colleetsd.

Tax Collector w. A. Costello has col lected more thar 96 per cent. of the city and town taxes this year, record that is considered most ereditable to the collector.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
WILLIMANTIC
What ls ooino on ror;.b

What ls Going on Toniakt. WAllmantic Comnandery, Nc. 256, U, Q. e. C., at K. of P. Hall.
 W1ndham Encampment, No. l0 l. O, O. F., Odd Fellows Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
PUTNAM

Coroner Bill Holds Long Investigation in Roze Shooting Case and Much Evidence Secured Against Manery- Prisoner Has Confessed All, Police Say-LocaI Firemen at West Haven Convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
Uncle John,II See to It.

If it is petroleum that will put ths boil weevil on the run, as Dr. Powers of Jackson, Miss. asserts, then goodb5 weevil for there is plenty of petroleum Mobile Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27

Re- elected Vice President from County
 Tuesday at the state firemen's, con vention at West Haven Wade U. Web ster of the Willimantic department was again elected vice president of the as- sociation from this county and also a member of the legislative committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27

Joseph Antaya, 27, who is employed at the Starkweather stables on Furnace street, was quite seriously injured Monday night when the rubber tired vehicle in which he was riding with
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
WiIlmantic Party at Firemen's Con-
 venfion

These members of the Willimantic fire department went to the state fire- mems convention at West Haven on Tuesday: Engineers John O'Rourke and Fred w. Gerrick and Fritz Horn berger, Foreman John B. Edgarton of the Alert Hose company. Foreman Mi chaeI J. English of the Montgomery
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
Gettinn Ready ParoehiaI school.

St. Marys paroehial school is being painted, both the exterior and inte- rior.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-27
INJURED IN

INJURED IN
 AUTOMOBILE COLLISION Joseph Antaya and Wife Thrown Out When Napoleon Goyette's Car Hit Their Beam.