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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
DIED SUDDENLY.
Mrs. John Turner Of Thompson Taken
 III While on Visit.

Mrs. Addie (Jenkins). widow of John Turner, of Thompson, died suddenly at the home of her sister. Mrs Sarah c. Wood. in Webster, Sunday night. Mrs Turner was in Webster for holi- day visit.
 She was 65 years of age and had spent the greater part of her life in Death came suddenly and was due to an acute attack of indigestion.
 Mrs. Turner is survived by three sisters. Mrs. Wood, Webster. Mrs. Lucy Jacobs, Thompson, and Mrs. Emma Barnes. Gardner, Mass. She leaves a brother Charles Jenkins, Worcester and a son, Lufnan T. Turner, South bridge.
 Biq increase in Payroll.
 There is to be big increase in the payroll at the plant of the Putnam Foundry and Machine company as soon as the additions planned are con- structed and occupied. The men who will be employed in the quadrupling of the company's output are of the class that receive high wages AS skilled labor of the kind needed is not to be had here. the coming of the new em- pIoves will also mean an Increase in the population of the city.
 c. A. R. installation.
 The members of tA. G. Warner post. .s,. A. R. are to gather in Odd Fellows hall Friday evening for the annual ceremony Of installing officers. The post has had a serious loss during the last few weeks as the result Of the big Are. which destroyed the building in which their headquarters were To- .cated, with much of their post equip rnent, but it is felt. nevertheless, that the exercises on Friday evening will lack nothing in the way of interest.
 Good Entertainers at Bradley.
 At the Bradley tfeater Monday the FondeIfers gave a clever exhibition of wire walking and dancing, the latter feature being along the lines of the Russian folk dances.
 Athletic Clubs Bout
 The bout to be staged by the Put
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
COLCHESTER
Property Owners Ordered to Have Chmneys Cleaned-Borough Basket ball Team Wins from Lebanon, 2o-25

Colchester Fire Co. No. 1, held it's meeting in the parlor of the engine house Monday evening.
 A large crowd attended the moving picture show Saturday evening. The pictures were the best that have been shown. There were five reels.
 Miss Mabel Hickox and Miss Kath- ryn Morgan, of Willimantic, were at their homes in town over Sunday.
 Chmneys Ordered Cleaned.
 During the high winds Friday eve ming at o'clock an alarm of fire was given. The Fire Co. responded and found that the chimney on Selectman Rathbun's house was af1re. The fire was put out without using the engine. A notice was posted by the warden and chief engineer to the effect that owing to two chimney fires recently, endangering valuable property, all per- are cleaned immediately in order that their property as well as neighboring property be protected and for the well fare of the borough as a whole.
 Frederick A. Smith of New Britain was the recent guest of relatives in town.t
 Miss Lena Heinks of Fitchville was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. B. D. Rem ington the past week.
 George F. Brown left Monday eve ming for Norwich, where he will at tend the superior court as a juror.
 Trouble Men Busy
 Telephone men from W-illimantic were in town Saturday clearing the wires from the trouble caused by the high winds of Friday. Several large limbs were broken off and fell on the wires.
 Maurice Tynan and Henry West left town Saturday evening for Baltimore where they are attending college.
 Charles NJ. Reade of Willimantic was a Colchester caller Monday.
 Defeated Lebanon.
 The Colchester basketball team de- feated the Lebanon Athletic clubs team in Tip Top hall Friday evening by the score of 2s to 20. The game was a fast one and the locals won out in the last two minutes of play. A social dance was held after the game. Each team has won a game and the deciding game will be announced later.
 Butcher Lodge Meets.
 Butcher lodge. No. 28, o. D. H. S., held a meeting at the home of George Brown on South Main street Sundar afternoon. A lunch was served after the meeting. Several out of town members were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
JEWElT CITY
Republicans Hold Borough Caucus Democratic Ticket Named-Hovy Mrs. Fred D. Browns "Rheun1 atisnnr Was Cured.

At the republican caucus for the nomination of borough officers, held in the town hall at o'clock Monday evening, F. B. Robinson was chosen chairman and B. R. Gardner clerk. The ticket nominated was: For bur- gess, Horace Myott; clerk and treas urer, William T. Crumb; collector, U. H. Desrosiers; assessor. J. H., Tracy; ba1lin, Louis Gringras; auditor, Aga rias Grenier. The borough committee elected was Azarfas Grenier, P. J. Guy, Thomas McEroome.
 Democratic Caucus.
 The democratic caucus for the nom- ination of borough officers was held day evening. Joseph Mccarthy was chairman and W. G. Murray clerk. Nominations were made as follows: For burgess. A. c. Burdick; clerk and treasurer, Marcus H. Drisco1; collect or, U. H. Desrosiers; bailiff, Peter Bryant; auditor, 4. B. Leclair; asses sor, John F. Greene. The borough committee elected was: A. B. Leclair, John Blake and Marcus H. Driscoll Attended Charles A. Brady's Funeral.
 Donald c. Bliss was in Norwich Sunday to attend the funeral services of Charles A. Brady. a member of Ep- silon Upsilon society of the N. F. A.. of which MT Bliss is president.
 DisIocated Bone; Not Rheumatism.
 Mrs. Fred s. Brown has been suf- fering for two years with what. she supposed was rheumatism in her arm. All treatment failed to relieve the trouble. Saturday Dr. J. B. Sweet was called and upon examination found a dislocated bone which he set. Mrs. Brown expects to have no further trouble
 Death of Archie ToIles.
 Archie To11es of East Derby, Conn, died at his home Saturday morning. His wife Mrs. Minnie To1les Is the daughter of Horace Palmer, who re- sides in Lisbon.
 Mrs. T. G. Haney of Montville was in town Monday.
 Miss Helen c. Brennan has returned to New Bedford, Mass, after spending the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. William T. Brennan, Main street, Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Already Planning for Fall Fair- Changes in Grounds, Buildings and Rules.

The executive committee of the Windham County Agricultural society makes some very interesting announce ments relative to their plans for the present years exhibition. Various new features will be adopted to insure the success of next falls exhibition, which is to be held Sept. g. 24 and 25.
 The improvement work outlined in cludes attention to both grounds and buildings. The front entrance is to be changed. The building used by the ladies' department is to be arranged so as to accommodate the increasing number of exhibits in this department, one of the most attractive at the fair.
 In the main building, which was we'll crowded last fall extra space for ex- hibits must be provided.
 A decision by the executive com rnittee that will meet with very gen. eral approval is that by which all cat be required to be left upon the grounds until o'clock in the afternoon of the last day Of the fair Heretofore the cattle entries have been taken away at the end of the second day, greatly detracting from the interest of the exhibition for visitors who have come on the third day. It has been arranged that the extra cost of Keeping the cattle will be met by the society.
 New committees are to be appoint ed to give special attention to each department of the exhibition. The ex- ecutive committee has voted $500 to the ladies' department. The ladies con- template making various changes and offers of additional awards.
 Another feature i is the creation of to be used for the benefit of the so- ciety. this being regarded as a step in the right direction
 The members of the executive con-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Josenh Viane.

Mrs. Joseph viene.
 The body of Amy c. vigne, who died of pneumonia at Franklin, N. H., was brought here Monday afternoon. The Putnam She was the wife of Joseph vigne and daughter of Milton Litch- field.
 Repairing Storm Damage.
 Workmen were engaged Monday afternoon in replacing the large sec ton of fence that was blown down at the fair grounds durinT the gale Fri day afternoon. The section that went down Is near the trolley line and car ries a large amount of advertising matter.
 Pomfret Man Broke Towns Good
 Record.
 The first session of the city court since Dec. A was held Monday morn ing. The prisoner was Pomfret citi- zen who was charged with intoxica- ton. He was fined $5.
 invited to s. of Y. installation.
 Division Counselor H. c. Cooley of Waterbury will come here Friday evening 10 install the officers of Camp George w. Child. s. of V. The cere- mony will take place in the Park the ater. Invitations to attend have been issued to the G. A. R.. w R. C., and Ladies of the G. A. R. The installa- tion ceremonies will commence about o'clock.
 Mrs. Beard to Talk on China.
 Mrs. w. L. Beard, who has intimate knowledge of Chinese people and the conditions in which they live in their native land, is to be present this af- ternoon at the meeting of the Wom- ans Missionary society of the Con- gregational church at the home of Mrs. c. H. Brown. At this meeting the study of new text book on China is to be commenced and 1t is expected that Mrs. Boards presence will add greatly to the interest of the meet ing.
 New Train Not Assured.
 Now it is said that the new train talked of over the Norwich branch from Putnam to points south may not be put on. If it is not, there will be a continuance of disappointment for travellers who wish that the service it would render could be provided. It is expected that something definite will be known about the matter in few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Child Put Lighted Match Through Opening in Partition, Causing Fire in a Store-Borough Briefs.

small fire in the store of John Anthony about 730 Saturday evening was put out before doing much dam age. A child of Samuel Kuslansky, who has a store adjoining MT. Anthony, was playing with matches, lighted one and put it through an opening in the board partition between the two stores. Some papers on the other side took fire and a couple of suits were partly burned. A few pails of water put out the blaze. Mir. Anthony's loss is fully covered by insurance.
 School Agent in Tewn.
 Henry J. Potter of Woodstock, agent of the state board of education, was in town Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Huh1 of Canada are guests of MT. and Mrs. Napoleon Pero.
 Dana Gary, who recently underwent an operation at the Johnson hospital, is able to be out.
 Joseph Clark who has been i'll for the past month, is showing much i'm provement.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
4o,ooo POUNDS OF BUTTER. Produced Last Year by Brooklyn Creamery-Ali Sold in Three Towns.

At the annual meeting of the Brook lyn Creamery company the directors declared per cent. dividend upon the capital stock of $a,75o, payable at once. The report of the creanerys business for the year is very satis- factory. Over 10000 pounds of but pound of it was sold in the towns of Brooklyn, Killfngly and Pleinfield, the butter commanding the highest mar ket price. There was not enough of the butter produced to supply the de- marld.
 The capital stock of the company is all paid in and a surplus sufficient to meet any probable emergency remains undivided.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07

Dick Boyajian and Uric Bardier next week looks like a contest for the box ing championship of the city for boys of their weight. Both are nightly in- that belongs to the victor and each says he will strive to the limit to win the honor.
 Big Consignments of Cloth.
 Cotton mills in this part of5the state are receiving their yearly cotton ship ments. and many thousands of dollars worth of the valuable southern protiuct are passing through and being handled in the local railroad yards.
 It is probable that the annual meet ing of the common council will not be held until Thursday evening this week At that time the annual report of city officials for the year will be presented. Regularly, the meeting would have been held this (Tuesday) evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07

mfttee were entertained at dinner by the fnAtrons of Brooklyn grange. the service heing splendid.
 Waursgan May Play independent Ball.
 The Wauregan baseball team. one of the very fastest organizations in thfu part of Connecticut and big winner last season, may play inde- pendent ball during the coming sum- mer. This is not certain yet, but con- alteration is being given the matter. The team has been in the Eastern Connecticut league for the past few summers and has always made first clslss showing. The course of the team during the season of 1913 will prob : ably be dependent on the outcome or the proposition to rsorganize the league and upon the lines that the league can be reorganixed upon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
STAR ROUTE CARRIERS.
Assured Government Indemnification
 Under. Parcels Post Losses.

William Ross, a Star route car rier, whose route covers Eastford and North Windham and who runs an ex- press route to this city, called on Judge A. J. Bowen to enlist him in an effort to secure if possible a con- gressional act that would prevent Star route carriers from financial loss un- der the new parcels post law. Under these new postal privileges the Star route carriers have additional work and revenue from. other sources are now cut off. Judge Bowen wrote a letter to the postmaster general out lining the situation. In the Congress sional Record of Jan. 3, house reso- lution 27,571 is reported as referred to the house conlEiittee on post office and post roads and is measure to indemnify just such losses as are sus-
 tained in the case of MT. Ross It is not unlikely the action taken by Judge Bowen is the parent of this measure.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
Raptist Normal Class.

The Normal class of the Baptist church elected these officers at their meeting Monday evening: President, J. G. Robinson; vice president, Rev. W. F. Rowley; teacher, Mrs. Morris Golden; assistants Mrs. W. F. Rowley, J. G. Robinson; secretary, Mrs. Car rie Lyman; treasurer, Miss Eva Place;
 emergency fund committee, Miss Mary Clark Miss Amy Potter, Mrs. w J. Andrews; membership committee, Mrs. Robinson, Miss Carpenter, Miss Thomas, Miss Boutwell,, Miss Mabel Place; programme committee, Mrs. w. F. Rowley, Mrs. F1agg, Miss Margaret Clark, Miss Edith Place, Miss Cora Brown, Mrs. M. Bowen; social com mittee, Miss Thomas, Mrs. H. L. Pa
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
SUCCEEDS HIS FATHER.
Ernss& Ross Warren Elected Member of School Board-Edward A. Sulii- van Chosen Chairman.

At a meeting of the town school committee of Killingly Monday after noon Ernest Ross Warren, who re- gently resigned professorship at Worcester academy. was elected a member of the committee to fill the place made vacant by the death of his father, Hon. Frank F. Warren Edward A. Sullivan was elected chair man of the board to succeed Mir. Warren.
 to the board that the average at tendance at the night school during December was 62. which is well above what was anticipated. MT. Ames ex- pressed the hope that any who may wish to take up studies in the night school do so at once, as there is ample accommodation for more students and great progress can be made before the end of the term.
 The night school Is doing very sat- isfactory work and in many instances decided benefits are already manifest.
 Memorial resolutions on the death of MT. Warren were presented by Rev. c. H. Barber and adopted by the committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Graham Scott.

Mrs. M. J. Scott widow of Graham Scott who had been i'll with pneumonia died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joshua Sangston, her only surviving relative, at Scotland dam, Monday aft ernoon. She was born in St. Catherine, Ont, Ca. ,and was 61 years old. The remains will be taken to St. Catherine for burial. Jay Shepard has charge of the 1ccal funeral arrangements.
 John T. Truman.
 John Thompson Truman the 13 year old son of Prof. and Mrs. J. NJ Tru- man of the Connecticut Agricultural college died at his home at Storrs. Monday morning, after a few weeks illness with scarlet fever. He was born at Thorndak, Pa, February 19, 1899, the son of J. M. and Clara L.. (Huf) Truman. He was one of the Storrs' District school pupils who contracted scarlet fever some time ago. There survive him besides his parents two brothers and one sister. Burial took place Monday afternon in the taker H. w. Fenn. There was a short funeral service, Rev. l.. D. Rogers of the Second Congregational church officiating and the Storrs College quartette rendering appropriate se- lections.
 Mrs. Charles E. Spencer.
 Mrs. Harriet Haskell, wife of Charles E. Spencer, died at her home in Leban- on Monday morning, following an ill., ness of Brights' disease. She was a native of North Stonington and was TT years of age. She was the daughter of Hezekiah and Sarah (Hewitt) Has kell. For over half a century she re- sided in Lebanon and South Windham. Besides her husband she is survived by one son and one daughter, Frank ". Spencer and Mrs. Arthur Sweet of South Windham, and one brother, William Haskell.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07

Mrs. c. D. Sharpe will have the members of the Kings Daughters at her home for meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon.
 Lindley Cain. who has been a pa tient at the Day Kimball hospital, has so far recovered as to be able to leave the institution for his home.
 Members of the Putnam fire depart ment have been invited to attend the f1remen's ball in Danielson this month.
 Miss Lora Phinney is visiting at Grafton, Mass. with MT. and Mrs. Thomas DeCoudres.
 I. o. O. F. Installation.
 A. c. Cutler, installing deputy for this district, will install the officers of israel Putnam lodge, No. B. l. o. o. F., this (Tuesday) evening. MT. Cut Ter will come here from Hartford.
 The town school committee held a regular meeting Monday afternoon in the office of the secretary, transacting routine business.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
scotIand's New Clock Insured.

A. H. Gallup. member of the board of assessors of Scotland, was in this city Monday on business connected with that office. He says the grand list of that town, soon to be com pleted, will show a substantial in- crease over last years list. MT. Gal lup also attended to insurance matters connected with the Congregational church property in Scotland. This in- cIuded the insuring of the new town clock, costing about $500. which was presented the church by Mrs. Char lotte E. Cary of Scotland in mem ory of her uncle, James Burnett.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
Local Rriafa.

-
 c. H. Van Dusen of Worcester was in this city Monday on business.
 William Watson of Scotland, who has been suffering from pneumonia, is improving.
 Dwight H. Barstow, of Scotland, who was brought to St. Joseph's hos pttal, last week. is much improved.
 Saturday afternoon Town Clerk Fenton issued marriage license to Jo- seph c. z. Erwinski B, and Sofia Kie- bosa 20.
 The Ladies auxiliary of St. Joseph s hospital met Monday afternoon to plan for the whist A nominating com mfttee was named to elect officers for the ensuing year.
 The selectmen held their regular monthly meeting Monday. Routine business was transacted and the ap- pointment of a dog warden was post poned until May when the dog li- censeS are renewed. (Additionai Wiliimantic New on Page
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
eia EIm considered panaerous.

The condition of the large elm in front of the entrance to the post office building is such that Postmaster Dim- mock has asked the department at Washington to have an inspector who is an expert in forestry matters visit Willimantic and make an examination and recommendation. Whether the limbs can be trimmed sufficiently so
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
DEAD IN HIS CHAIR.
Nazaire Brodeur, 7a, Expires at Web
 ster,

Nazaire Brodeur, who has relatives in this city. was found dead at the home of his daughter Mrs. Eldege Paradis, in Webster, Sunday. Mir. Brodeur, who was one of the oldest French Canadian residents of Webster, died while he was sitting in a chair in the kitchen, and so peacefully that his passing away was not noticed for some time by members of the family who were moving about the home. The deceased was born in St. Jean Baptiste, F. O., and had been Webster resi- dent for 46 years. He was 7s years of age.
 A Puzzle Explained.
 The types Monday made the head Get Married -Quick-Town,'' as ap- piled to Putnam and it's Gretna Green experiences, read "Tom," which kept readers guessing all day
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
herass Cause of Suit.

Attorneys George E. Hinman and superior court of errors at Hartford today (Tuesday) as counsel for the town of Sterling. This is the case where Harley s. Place brought action against the town for the loss of two horses drowned Oct. IT, 1909, by walk ing down an embankment into a pond in the village of Oneco. The case of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
Rv-Laws for Auto cIub.

Attorneys E. Frank Bugbee and George E. Hinman expect to have the new bylaws of the Automobile club ready to present at a meeting of the club to be called in few days. By laws of other clubs have been taken as the basis of the code to be recom- mended to the local club.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
WHLMANTIC
What Is Going On ToninF

WHat " 0oIHH OH foHf0HI
 Installation of Officers. Francis s. Long Post, c. A. R.. at G. A. R. Hall. Dance of the Hilltop Hose Company, Arts and Crafts Exhibit. Woman's 8 Club, at the Club Rooms. sos Main Street (this afternoon).
 Board of Trade Meeting and Busi- less Mems Assocfation. with Address 5y Edward H. Warner, Chairman Con necticut River. Harbors and Bridge Commission.
 Roller Skating, Valley Street Ar rnory.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
K. of p. Officers Installed.

District Deputy Grand Chancellor Fred Gauther of Hartford installed the officers elect of Natchaug lodge, K. of P, Monday evening. w. H. Woodward of Hartford and c. O. Johnson of North Hampton were present at the installa- tion. The rank of page was exempli- fled and a collation. wa senjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07

Ateorneys Hinman and F. J. Dan ahey also appear before the same court at Hartford today in the case of Mrs. Adelaide B. Scoville of Lebanon vs. the town of Lebanon. This Is the famous sheep case where the plaintiff 1911, the sheep was missed, and al- though diligent search had been made for it by MT. Scoville, no trace of it was found until September 3, when the carcass of the sheep was found on pasture land owned by MT. and Mrs. Scoville. in the town of Colum- bia- Within twenty-fou hours after the carcass was found, acting under the belief that the sheep had been killed by dogs, the owners notified the SelectInen of the town of Columbia The selectmen refused to compensate the owners for the loss of the sheep and the owners brought suit to re- ing a recovery for the value of the sheep, they claimed that the time spent in looking for the sheep was worth SS. The sheep which became lost and whose carcass, as 1t is claimed. was afterwards found, was the mother Of a lamb. Mir. and Mrs. Scovilie say that by reason of the loss of it's otherwise would. because of its hav- ing been deprived of proper food, and they say that they sold the lamb at a loss of S4.
 The case was originally tried before Justice R. P. Burgess at Lebanon and a verdict of s19 was rendered in favor of Mrs. Scoville. The case was so- and the motion by the defendant town for a non-suit was sustain0l. The action of the latter court is to be contested before the supreme court.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-07
Probate Appointments.

Judge of Probate James A Shea Monday appointed Benoni Bates con- seryator over Mason A. Bates who has been an invalid for some time. Sat- uriay Judge Shea appointed Richard Allen of this city administrator of the estate of the late Emily Bishop of Windham.