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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
JEWE'r CITY
Mrs. octaVia Dyer, 85, Dies on We'd nesday-F. D. BaIIou Chosen Mar shai For Monunrent Unveiiins Day Banquet invitations Issued.

The death of Mrs. Octavia Dyer oc- cured al her home at an early hour Wednesday morning. Mrs. Dyer was over s5 years, and according to clerks records was the oldest member of the Baptist church having joined oyer forty years ago. Until. within a few years, when failing health prevented, Mrs. Dyer was a regular attendant at church services. She and her hus band Armenas Dyer whom she sur ViVed twenty years, had many friends in this section where they have al ways lived. She is survived by two daughters Nancy and Rachel, of Jewett City and one son, Joseph, of Providence. Several other children died. The older residents of Griswold remember the tragic death of Samuel Dyer over 40 years ago, He was seven or eight years of age and was riding in heavily loaded OK cart with the late Deacon H. l.. Johnson. He got out on the wagon tongue and in trying to get off was tripped by com ing in contact with the oxs leg, was run over and instantly killed
 F. D. BaIlou Marshal.
 At a. meeting of the Soldiers Monu- ment committee held Wednesday even ing. F. D. Ballou was elected to be committee believe they have solved the problem of feeding the five or six hundred people, but no vote was taken.
 A Variable Day.
 Thursday was a day of radical weather changes; warm and foggy in the morning, cold and clustering at night with a 25 degree drop in the temperature, with rain, sunshine and snow thrown in between.
 A sort of cold and grip is epidemic in the borough, there are no less than twenty five cases under the care of physicians and others doing home invitations For Banquet. The committee of arrangements, O. F. Miller, E. F. Blake and W. H. Payne have issued invitations to the forty first annual banquet and ladies night of Mt. Vernon lodge, No. 75, F. and A. M., A. M. Clarke master, to be held March 20.
 Mrs E. M. Barrett and her sister Phoebe, picked a bunch of arbutus ] Wednesday, on the sheltered slopes of l the old familiar hillside in the Bend. Borough Notes. ] Mrs. George W. Robertson and Mrs. l I. F. Lewis went to Wickford Wednes- | day to visit Mrs. Robinson's broth i CT, Dr. George Soule. who is very i'll. Mrs. Louis T. Engler of Norwich was the guest Wednesday of her aunt, Mrs John Stewart
 | Miss Clara Wood of Boston is at l William c. Jeffers' caring for the fam ! fly, as Mrs Jeffers and her son Harold and Mrs. Edmund Wood are ill with 1 grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
Accepts Portland Call.

Rev. Ashley Day Leavitt, of Con- cord, N. H., has accepted a call to the pastorate of the State Street Con- gregational church at Portland, Me. where it is understood he is to receive a salary of about $3,500 a year. Rev. MT Leavitt was formerly the pastor of the First Congregational church of Willimantic, coming to this city from Hartford where he was the assistant MT. Leavitt is a very eloquent rreach- CT and has many friends in this city It is reported here that the Portland church has made very strong overtures recently to Rev. w. S. Beard to con sider call to the pastorate and the present new parish house project has been the incentive for the present pas tor of the local church to decline other offers of a similar character.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
OBITUARY
Patrick White.

Patrick White, who would have been ST years of age March IT. died at the home of his son, Michael White, Wood stock, Thursday morning. MT. White was a native of Roseommon, Ireland. He came to this country in 1894, since which time he has made his home with his children, living some of the time in Chicago He has been at Wood stock with his son for about four years past. Besides his son he is sur vived by two daughters. Mrs Mary Ryan and Mrs Katherine Shea, both of Chicago.
 Gilbert Potvin.
 Gilbert Potvin. 7S. a native of Can ada, bat a resident of Putnam for the past 30 years, died at his home in the RhodesvilIe section of the city at 6.30 Thursday morning. MT. Potvin has been in poor health for about d year. He leaves five daughters and two sons, the children who live in Putnam being Mrs Rosanna Lewis, Mrs. Josephine Chagnon, Joseph and Frank Another daughter is resident in Providence and another in Fitchburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Alfred Roherfs.

Mrs. Alfred Roberts about 75 died at her home on the West Side Thursday night at o'clock. She had been an invalid for a great many years. She leaves one son, Louis. and two daugh- ters, all living at home.
 Farmers institute.
 About 50 people gathered at South Killingly Thursday for the Farmers Institute with Highland grange under the auspices of the state board of ag- riculture. Those in charge expressed themselves as very well pleased with the outcome of the meeting. The pro- gram was carried out according to previous announcements and in addi- tion there was an address on sheep breeding by James B. Palmer of Jew ett City.
 Initiation for W. R. c.
 Mrs. Henry C.. Torrey of Potter street has invited the members of the W. R. c. to be guests at her home on the evening Of March 14 from s to II o'clock in honor of her birthday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
WillimantiC, Danielson and Putnam

followed them. and attempted to take the baby away from the mother. Mir. Totter said Gerard struck him and two traVeiing men took Gerard away from Potter. The accused then followed Ar. Potter and his daughter to Lawyer Harvey's office; when in front of st Main street store Gerard struck his father-in law again.
 Mir Potter informed Judge Arno7d MT. and Mrs. Gerard had been living at his (Potters) house. that Gerard caused trouble by drinking too much and had paid no board. Gefards ex- planatlon of the trouble was that while he had not paid a definite week l3 amount for board he had bought S95O worth of furniture for the Potter household, with the understanding he (Gerard) and his wife should take il with them when the young couple went to housekeeping. He said his father-in-l law lost his job last fall and tkat he (Gerard) had paid the house hold expenses The difficulty, Gerard stated, was because his wife refused to go to housekeeping last fall ard that the npleaSantnesS was the cause of his drinking habits.
 He admitted striking MT. Potter, but denied trying to take the child from it's mother, claiming that the baby eX- tended it's hands to go to him and he kissed it. Gerard expressed his wish to establish 8 home of his own and said that if his family could live by themselves there would be no trouble.
 Gerard's employer testified that the defendant was a steady worker and hc did not esteem him a drinking man. Mrs Gerard said her husbands treat ment of her was satisfactory up to about six months ago; that he drank at times and did not think it was wise for them to live in Willimantic.
 Judge Arnold outlined policy Of happy living for the young couple, told them of the duties they owed to each other. The case was continued for six months. when it will be nolled if con- ditions warran mt.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
COLCHESTER
Burial of Miss Addie Rathbun-Meet Q
 ing of Library Trustees.

R. J. Sisk of New London was the guest of friends in, town Wednesday.
 The body of Miss Addie RathbLn who died at her home in Hebron Mon. day. was brought here for burial in Ldnwood cemetery. Wednesday after noon.
 Arthur D. Remington is the guest of his father, Rev B. D. Remington is returning to his home in Providence from Washington. D. C., where he at tended the inauguration.
 At the Baptist church Sunday morn ing the pastor, Rev. F. n. ReminE ton will take as the subject of his sermon, The Glory of God, at the eve ming services at ' D. nn- his subject will be Macpela and It's First Occu- pant. Young Peoples, union at 6 D. m.
 Daniel Webster was in Hebron We'd nesday attending the funeral of Miss Rathbun.
 George A. Mills of Exeter was caG - ing on friends in town Wednesday.
 Trustees Meet.
 The trustees of the Cragin Memorial library held their meeting in the IT, brary building Wednesday. The di rectors of the Boys club held their meeting after the library meeting.
 Sherwood Miner of Salem was the guest of friends in town Wednesday. Timothy Kelley was in Naugatuck Wednesday attending the funeral of Michael Shugrue former resident of this place.
 George w smith of Leonard Bridge was caller in Colchester Wednesday.
 Prof Timothy O'Connell of East Haddam was the guest of William Johnson on Broadway Wednesday,.
 Albert Miner of East Haddam was calling in town Wednesday.
 Nns s'-,,',r.~,s.-1Ga~~ia r. Foley ce New Britain has been promoted from ear inspector ln that city 10 iOreman Of car inspectors in Waterbury. Fc is an experienced railroad man and has been for some time in the service of theA New Haven road.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
JUDGE IS PEAcEMAkER.
Advises Jules Gerard ard His Wife to Live in Harmony-Continues Assault Case for Six Months.

Jules Gerard was tried before Judge Arnold Thursday morning for an as sault Wednesday on his father-in-laW. John G. Potter. MT. Potter told the court that Gerard left his wife at South Coventry Wednesday and came to Wiflimantic. He called at Attorney Harvey's office for legal advice and found the lawyer had been retained by Mrs. Gerard and was told to secure other counsel. The young man re- quested his father-in-law to meet him (Gerard) at the store where he was employed and Gerard ordered Mfr. Potter out of the establishment, it be- ing claimed he used abusive language. Mir. Potter and his daughter went to the railroad station, where Gerari
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
Roll Call at Methodist Church.

It was very happy church family reunion that marked the annual roll call of the Willimantic Methodist church last evening. About 200 mem bers enjoyed the excellent supper pro- vided by the Ladies Aid society, after which the roll was called. Rev. l.. M. Flocl1en. the pastor, presided and gave a review of his pastoral work the past year and spoke in an optimistic spirit of the strong and prosperous condition of the church. The superin- tendent of the Sunday school and the presidents of the various organizations of the church made reports that show ed good progress.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
TO IMPEAcH COMPTROLLER.
Resolution to Be Presented to House
 Because of Mileage Matter.

A news despatch from Hartford Thursday afternoon states that res olution for the impeachment of Daniel P. Dunn, state comptroller and mayor of Willimantic, is being prepared for presentation to the house of repre- sentatives on Tuesday next. The res olution charges Comptroller Dunn with failure to observe the provisions of the section of the general statutes which provide that the comptroller shall fur nish mileage to the members of the general assembly. A two-thirds vote of the house would be necessary to carry such a resolution. The senate Thursday passed an amendment to the Willimantic city charter increasing the library appropriation from S1,00O to $1 300.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07

Attawa,rsan crossing to Ale1arderS lake have be-a cut away this week
 Henry c. Moswissey of Worcester was aA visitor with friends in Putnam Thursday
 Putnam. has some de7Mocrat5 w1o are seeking appointment to places that are to be filled by the statS son ata
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07

2 reduction in the acreage and not in valuation.
 John J Young of Eastford has moved to South Manchester. MT. .Youns's property at Eastford was de- stroyed by fire about three months ago.
 s.John B. Edgarton. one of the clerks of the Consolidated road in this city, has been appointed night yard master He succeeds W. V. Palmer. who takes Thomas L. Corners place as yard master.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
Personals.

Henry Ahearn made business trip to Norwich Thursday.
 Dwight Beebe and family of Gurley- vile are to locate at Ashvillc. N. c. Misses Helen and Gladys Collier were registered at the Hotel Wood stock, New York, Tuesday.
 Daniel Sullivan, who has been the mail transfer clerk st the railroad station. succeeds John B. Edgarton as car service clerk. Additional Wilimantic News on Page
 ThrnAA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
whist for semina society.

MT and Mrs. Nelson A. Daniels gave a whist at their home. 201 Lewiston avenue@ The guests were a sewing society of which Mrs. Daniels is a member After cards, refreshments were served. The affair proved very pleaSant.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
Too Emphatic,

In a local department store the other day the good woman who is acting city requested the accommodate ing clerk to cut a remnant, which he preferred not to do, and in his enthu- siasm he inadvertently said to her T hate like h. to do it."
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
FUN ERAL.
James Wilcox.

Funeral services for James Wilcox, last Sunday were held at the Methodist church here Thursday, Rev. George D. Stanley officiating. During the ser vice a quartet sang Some Day We'll Understand, Shall We Meet Beyond the River? and My Saviour First of All The bearers were members of the family. Burial was in Grove street cemetery.
 Four From Worcester Wed.
 There were two marriages Of out of town couples in Putnam Thursday Alice I. Armstrong, 37. and J. Francis Potter 40. both of Worcester. were married by Rev. George D. Stanley, at the Methodist parsonage. Dr. Potter is a dental surgeon in Worcester.
 Charles Limonge. g. and Miss Mae Saltus, P. both of Worcester, were the other couple married, F. w. Se- ward, justice of peace, officiating.
 Electric Line from Providence.
 It is of interest to Putnam citizens that Rhode Island towns will take ac tion this month on the matter of granting concessions to the company desirous of extending an electric line from Providence to this city by way of Chepa achet. This line has been talked of for several years but at present there seems to be some real pros pect of getting satisfactory develop ments. The plans for the coming sea- son are to extend the line from Prov idence to Chepachet and later to put the line through to Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Charles Campbell.

Mrs Mary A., widow of Charles Campbell, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. R. G. Watrous at Windham Center, Thursday afternoon The death was from embolisnl. Mrs Campbell was about 80 years of age Another daughter Miss Fannie Camp bell, also survives her.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
New Drawhridne.

The new iron bridge across the river near the station at South Wilmington will be 120 feet in length 16 feet wide with a center pier. All three piers are to be of concrete. It is expected to be in readiness by early summer The tetal cost of bridge, independent of foundations will be a little over $2,- 10000.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
DIED AT NORWICH.
Edward Kennedy Did Not Rally from
 Shock-Former Local Policeman.

Edward Kennedy, at one time member of the Willimantic police force, died at the state hospital at Norwich Wednesday eveningasas the result of a shock with which he was stricken Saturday of last week. He had been employed at the hospital for little more than a year. Mir. Ken nedy was 5S years old. He was a na- tive of Central Village, the son .,f Thomas and Mary (McCarthy) Ken nedY. When a small boy his parents s moved to Willimantic. where Mir Ken nedy lived until going to the state hospital at Norwich The deceased vas 8 supernumerary and in Febru- ary, 1906. was appointed a regular of ficer of the local police force, serving about ten years. He was a member of San Jose council. No. 14, K. of C. He leaves one daughter, Miss MoIlie kenn edy. of Willimantic. Mir. Kennedy was highly esteemed in this city and had many friends. The body was brought to Willimantic Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
cbanIin F;re Loss Adiusted.

The loss sustained by Charles Jacob a Chaplin from a recent fire was ad- justed Thursday. The insurance com pany allowed him $500 for the loss of his barn. S20O for the loss of his hay, grain and farming implements and $50
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
wants to coIIeot Personal Tax.

It was reported Thursday that Ar thur F. Kelley. son of Representative Town-an City Counsel Thomas J. Kelley, has his eye on the job of per sonal tax collector to succeed Robert o Snow
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
WEDDING.
Pierce-curtis,

Arhur D. Pierce of this city and Miss Berniee D. Curtis of Auburn Mass. were married Wednesday even ing by Rev. w. $. Beard. pastor of the First Congregational church, at the minister's rooms on Church street.
 Hibberd-Anderson
 Rev. E. D. Bloomquist was the off ciating clergyman at the Hibberd Anderson wedding in Portland, Conn. Wednesday. Oscar B. Anderson, brother of the bride, was the best man and Miss Lillian Hibberd. the groom's sister was bridesmaid. The bride wore a travelling gown of brown with hat to match. A dinner was served previous to the ceremony at tho brides home. After their honeymoon in New York MT and Mrs Hibberd will return to this city and will be a- home at 21o Walnut street after May 1St
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07

William Moran to Be Temporary Man ager of Exchanges-Footbri to Be Discussed-Many at Missionary In stitute-Assessors Invited to Hart ford Meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
Girls" Tempts Normal Girls iron,
 Studies.

The farce entitled Girls at the opers house Wednesday afternoon was toe much of a, tenn ptation for nine young ladies. students at the normal school, tc resist. Principal Burr called them to his office Thursday and as a mat ter of discipline sent them home until he was ready to have a conferen "a with them in day or two on the les son of obedience. Professor Burr s reprimand is not to be construed as | suspension.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
May Come to chaplin.

If Gov. Walter K. Clark's resigna- tion is accepted as the chief executiv e of Alaska by President Wilson, Gov ernor Clark will come east to visit his mother Mrs. William Ross, in Chap lin
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07

Following are the newly selected of ficers of the recently organized Wa terman Worsted company, Inc, of this city: President. c. Fred Waterman; vice president, Percy l.. Waterman; secretary and treasurer, G. Harold Gill patric; the foregoing with George H. Pfeiffer of Ridgewood. N J., consti- ute the board of directors.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
lee Cns+ So35 ga

The exact cost of the ice cutting and harvesting equipment at the city's pumping station is $235.39.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
WILLMANTIC
What is Gcina On Tonicht.

ATchdeacon Browns Annual Visita ton s:nd Parish Meeting at St. Paul's Gymnasium Exhibition by the Springfeld Y. M. C. A. College Team at the Y. M. c. A.
 Boy Scouts. Congr egational Church. c. F. Society, Baptist Church
 Purinton Temple, No. 2. Pythian Sis- ters, k. of P. Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07

Friends of Matthew P. Healey are urging him as a candidate to succeed Robert o. Snow as personal tax col lector.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
In General.

Only one taxpayer asked the Will Hngton board of relief for a change ir his assessment this year and that for
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
Vote Vacation to Secretary Doolitt,e

The directors of the Y. M. C. A at their meeting Wednesday evening granted s. B. Doolittle, the general sec- retary, 8 we'll earned leave of absence of seven days, which he will take during the school recess at Easter time.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
Another candidate.

? for the damage to the roof of another
 barn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
PUTNAM

Officers of Waterman Worsted Conn
 pany-Funeral of James Wilcox
 Decision Reserved in Case of kir- man vs. St. John-Two Couples Come q from Worcester to Be Welded.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-07
DANIEL.SCN

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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1913-05-16
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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1913-05-16
LEGAL ADVERTISING

quarter .SEi-i. Of Section Is; the South
east quarter Of Section twenty -SE Id
Of See. 20. the North half -Nl-2- OF
the Northwest quarter -NWl-4.; the
North half Of the Northeast quarter
-Nl.2 of NE Ia. the Southeast quar-
ter -SEl.A- Of the Northeast quarter
.NEl-4- and the Northeast quarter
.NEl-4- of the Southeast quarter 'SE
Id of Section twenty.ono III; the
North Half Of the Northwest Quarter
-Nl-2 of the NWl.4- and the North
Half of the Northeast quarter -Nl'2 OF
NEl-4 of Section twenty-five -22- all In
Township two -, North. Range twen-
ty,one East of the willamette Meridian
containing Si6O acres, more or less.
Which said mortgage and the prop
erty described therein are fully set
forth in the complaint filed In this suit;
for decree correcting and reforming
said mortgage so that the property in
Section Ten 10. described therein shall
read and be described as follows;
The West Half WIZ OF the North
east Quarter MELT and the West
Half WIZ of the Southeast Quarter
Sc Ia, Section Zen 10, IN
Township Two > North. Range
Twenty-one -2l East. willamette
| Meridian. instead of
The West Half [Wi.2l of the North
east Quarter NEi.4 and the West
Half VIE OF the Southwest Quar-.
ter SWl-4 same section, township
and range. and that said mortgage be
so reformed before foreclosure, that
plaintiff have judgment against the
defendant Agnes NJ, Kimball for the
sum of $500. 90 and interest at six pei
cent per annum frem November 18TH
1910, and for the further sum Of $3.50. 0t
AS attorneys fees, and for such Other
and further relief as may be deemec
by the court proper.
This summons is published by ordei
Of the Honorable u. II. Parker, Judg,
Of the above entitled court and said or
der was made and entered upon III,
Slst day of March, A. d. 1918, an,
the date of the first publication of thi
summons is the 4th day Of April
A. d. 1918. K. +. PETERS,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date of first publication. April I, 1918
Date Of last publication. May i6. 1918
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1913-05-16
SUMMONS

In the Circuit Court of the State OF
Oregon for the County of Gillian,
H. Rostad. Plaintiff.
VS..
Agnes Nj. Kimball SUMMONS.
and Emory j. HaasEe,
Defendants.
To Agnes NJ. Kimban
In the Name Of the State Of Oregon:
You are hereby commanded to appear
and answer the complaint filed against
you in the above entitled suit on or be-
fore the 10th day Of May, A. d. 1918,
which is six weeks after the 4th day
of April. 1913, the date for the first
publication of this summons and II you
fail to so appear and answer the plain
tiff will apply to the court for the re-
lief prayed for in his complaint to-wit;
Fm decree foreclosing that
certain mortgage for the sum of
100, dated November 18th, 1910.
given by Agnes NJ. Kimball to Emory
]. Haasze, and which mortgage covers
the following described real estate IN
| Gillian County, Oregon, to-wit:
The South half (Sl-0 of Section
Eight Cs); the South half (Sl-2l, the
Northeast quarter (NEl-tD and the
East half (El-2)of the Northwest quar-
ter (NWl-4) of Section Nine l9l, This
West Half (Wi-2l of the Northeast
quarter [NEl-4l of Section ten 90
and the West Half tWI-2l of th'
Southwest Quarter (SWl-D Of SectioI
ten [l01. The Northeast Quarter (Nt
la of the Northwest quarter (NWl-A,
and the North Half(Nl-2)of the North
east quarter (NEl-4l and the Southeas
quarter Of the Northeast quarter 81
Id Of the NEl-4lof Section iifteenI 81
All of Section sixteen (l6l. The South
east quarter Sell, the East half i
l-2- of the Southwest quarter-SWl-4-
the Northwest quarter OF the South
west quarter -NWl-4 of SW Ia AM
the North Half Mp of Section Seven
teen IL; the East half of the North
east quarter -El-2 of the NE Id an
the East half -El-2- of the Southeas