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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
The Fourth at Aurora

The Fourth of July celebration
held in Aurora was complete sue.
cess. A large number of people
were in attendance, coming from
Hawthorne, Luckyooy, F,etchers,
Sweetwater, Bodie, Bridgeport, snd
other towns No effort was spared
by the Aurora people TO provide for
the entertainment and comfort of
their guests and all who were present
are pleased with the treatment that
they received
The celebration started on the
morning. of the Sd and continued
without intermission until the break
lug up OF the dance in the early hours
of the morning of the 5th, when the
visitors loaded into wagons and
automobiles and started homeward.
Tne races and other contests held
on the 81 were exciting and, with
the exception Of the mems foot race
were closely contested. Murphy of
Aurora outran the other IL entries
III the race by over 10 feet. Mrs.
Henry Berlin took the prize in the
ladies' nail driving contest, driving
three II p.nny nails with Ii strokes
OF the hammer. Alicia Cunningham
won the girls race.
On the morning of the Fourth
the oration was delivered by Pat.
r. Parker of Bridgeport, and was
listened to by a large and attentive
audience.
In the drilling contest the Ludwig
team, Chism and Blue, were the fav-
orites in the betting, and confirmed
the judgment of their hackers by
taking the first prize (Sl0W with a
hole 253 inches deep, Latina and
Petrovic of Aurora took second mon
ey. drilling "a inches. Ben Donnelly
and John Ericsson, another Aurora
team, drilled into an old hole that
was in the rock and started new
hole but the second hole was not
allowed by the Judges. Their meas
urement was % inches, The contest
! ants drilled only 10 minutes.
On the afternoon of the Fourth
the ball game between the Haw
! thorne and Aurora mines took place
Hawthorne winning by score o
10 to 4 The score is IA poor one bu
many of the runs are chargeable t6
the rough ground rather than to tht
players.
After the ball game the attention
of the crowds. was directed to the
side shows, and the proprietors o
these did thriving business. 1r
/ the evening confetti throwers took
/ possession of the streets and the
mardi gras feature continued foi
several hours.
Altogether it was a celebration
well worthy of the latest boom camp
in the state and while it could hardl y
be called safe and sane Fourth
there can he no doubt that it wa.
thoroughly enjoyed by all who par
| ticipated.
Daily rhouuhr
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Death of Mis-. Metzgar

The death in Sunnyvale, Cal, OF
Mrs. Edith B. Metzgar, wife of Louis
H. Metzgar, until recently superin-
tendent of the Goldtield Con. Mines
Company, and at present general
manager Of the Aurora Con. Mines
Company at Aurora, is announced.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
Political Announcements.

announcements under this head will be
published In the Bulletin until the Septem-
ber primary. II the candidate ;s success
full in the primary. the announcement will
be continued until the general election,
November Sd The entire charge will be
$40, strictly in advanced
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1914-07-04
The Metal Market.

Silyer-58.
Lead-s3. 95.
Copper-Sl5.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
IN POLICE HANDS AS
 SOON AS HE ARRIVED.
George Preffitt Arrested for Offense
 Charged Against Him Last Fall

George Proffltt, who has Indian blood
 in his veins, was arrested here on
 Franklin square Saturday afternoon
 about 4.20 o'clock by Policeman Charles
 about APO o'clock by Policemen Charles
 Smith and Frank Henderson. He was
 wanted on complaint that came from WilIimantic last fall, where Proffitt
 was working for a, man who gave him a S20 bill to get changed.
 The owner of the bill has never seen Proff1tt or the money since. The pris-
 oner is arrested on the charge of em- bezzlement.
 Policeman Henderson saw him go- ing through Shetucket street and knew him at once for the man who was wanted on the old complaint He fol- lowed along after him till he could signal Policeman Smith to make the arrest.
 Later in the afternoon Chief Rich mond came here and took the man to Willimantic
 Proffitr was promptly taken into GUS tody by the local police the first time he appeared in the city since he com mitted the offense which he is charged with.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

appeal from the dofngs of the board of relief of the Town of Montville over the value of the real estate which the city owns in Montvflle and which is part of the Stony Brook reservoir property The appeal is made return able before the Superior Court on the first Tuesday in May.
 The complaint in the matter states that in October, 1913, the city filed it's tax list with the assessors of the town real estate owned by the city of Nor wich in the town of Montville was placed at S5,S37.
 This amount was raised by the Montvil1e assessors to sg,575 and when the plaintiff appealed before the Mont
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osophers hoped for it and said it might be trHe but the apostles preach ed it and said ft was true. And Jesus Christ. once dead. but now alive. had
 opened the gates to the life 1mmor-
 tai.
 At St. Mary's Church. The joy of the Feast of the Resur-
 rection was the regnant note in St
 Maryss church at the three masses on Sunday. The altar was peadtffuly
 decorated with choice cut flowers.
 while palms and potted plants sr&ced the sanctuary.
 The 7.3e o'clock mass was celebrated by Rev. William H. Kennedy and at this mass the Young Ladies' Sodatlty made their monthly communion ill large numbers. their singing of Easter
 hymns adding much to the impress siveuess of the service
 The g o'clock mass was also offered by Father Kennedy with many com n4unicants at the altar The junior choir rendered the Easter music at this mass and their work was worthy 1 of cornmendatf0n
 1 The 1630 o'clock mass. which was a high mass, was offered by the pastor, | Rev. John H Fitzmaurice. The solo | ists were Miss Sadie A. DriseoH. SO prano: Miss Rose Malone, alto: John | C. Fentaine, tenor and Horace F. Corning bass and their work, together with that of the chorus was excel
 
 l the orsanist, Miss Lena c. Boudreau. | In their sermons for the day both priests dwelt on the merits of the res | urrection, teTning it a day of peace. I gIadness and victory, for if Christ had ! not risen their preaching as well as | our faith amounted to nothing. to 1 quote the words of St. Paul. Christ s victory over death was made mani ! fest at the tomb, for though He pre- | dicted that He would rise from the | dead and His enemies had stationed a | band of soldiers to guard the tomb. ! they who were His eXecutionerS were 1 the first to announce to the world the proof of His assertion.
 1 The Feast of the Resurrection is a pre-f1gure that we too will rise from the grave 10 be judged in ac- cordance with how our lives have been | spent on this earth.
 I The special offert0ry at the three masses was for diocesan charities, with & special bearing on St. Agnes Home for Dependent Infants at Hartford, which opens it's doors next month. The offerings proved to be of a very gen erouS nature
 The altar decorations were in charge of the Sisters of the parish, showing their usual good taste and judgment
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OBITUARY.
Mrs. Alfred 6. Tefft.

Sunday morning at 8 o'clock Vilura A. Lyon, wife of Alfred s. Tefft, died at her home. 337 Prospect street, at the age of 70 years. She suffered a shock Friday morning and remained unopnscious until claimed by death Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Tefft was born in Eastford in June, 1S43, the daughter of Philander and Valura Utley Lyon. On May g. 1878, in Staffordville, she was united in marriage with Alfred s. Tefft, and following their marriage they located in this city, since residing here. Suf- yivihg are her husband and two sons Theron E. Tefft and George A Tefft wh5 live at home, and one grandson Aired Elmer. There are also two brothers, John V. Lyon of Westford and Thomas Lyon of staffordville, and 2 sister. Miss Jane B. Lyon of Canter- bury.
 Mrs. Tefft attended the Third Bap- tist, now the Federated, church. She was a. loving wife, self sacrificing mother, and was beloved by all. Hel death is deeply nourned by her many friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
ANNUAL MEETING
Of St. Andrews Parish-Rsetor's saI- ary increased and Officers Elected for Ensuing Year.

The annual parish meeting of St. An drew's Episcopal church was held Monday evening with a large attend anee. The meeting was called te or der at B o'clock by the rector, Rev. r. j. Bohanan and the first business was the hearing of the clerks and treaslirer's reports which were ac- corded the best in the history of the church. It was voted to increase the reetors salary. The election of off, cers to serve the coming year resulted as follows:
 Senior warden, George Stevens: ju- nior warden; Allan Matthews; parish clerk, Charles R. Nichols; parish treas urer. Charles Erwin delegates to the diocesan convention, George Stevens and Allan Matthews alternates, John Mckinley and William Baker; auditors William Bafnfield and John McNeely; vestryn1ef. William BamfieId, Charles Erwin James Johnson, Charles Nich- ols, William Baker, John Mckinley, John MCNeeley, Clarence Ranger, Will liam Andrews, Claude Washburn and Edwin Griffith.
 Refreshments were served after the meeting and a social hour was en- joyed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
POMONA NO. 6.
Patrons of Husbandry te Meet with
 Preston City rGanse.

The next regular meeting of New London County Pomona grange No. 6, P of H., will be held with the Preston City grange. Thursday. April 18th. 1914, at 10 o'clock a. m. Forenoon session will be devoted to the transaction of regular business. All wishing to be- come members of Pomona will be ob- ligated in the fifth degree. Dinner. will be served free at 12 o'clock, by Pres ton City grange.
 Afternoon session at 1.30 with the following programmes:
 Welcome by Master of Preston C33ty grange, A. " Shedd: response by Mas ter of Pomona grange, B. T. Avery, Ledyard grange. Talk by Professor Willard C'Fisher. on The Workmen $ Compensation Law and Accident Pre- vention; paper on The Homestead of 125 Years Ago. and Old Time Farming, Grace D. Wheeler. St0ningtOn grange Address, A. Arthur Sherwood. master
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
FUN ERAL.
Miss Aneelins Leblanc.

Monday morning the funeral of Miss Angelina Leblanc was held from the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Wilfred Leblanc, 336 Central avenue, With many relatives and trends at tending. There were a number of beautiful floral tokens of esteem. Rev. J. II. Fftzmauriee officiated at the ser vices in St. Mary's church, and at the close of the mass two hymns were ren- dered by Mrs. NJ. L. Sliney. The bearers were John Donovan, James Sullivan, James McCann, Leo VarnlIm Charles Velaire and Henry Fuller, and burial took place in St. Mary's ceme- tery. The comuittal service at the grave was read by Father F'itzmaurice
 Miss Leblanc died on Saturday at the age of 15 years and 10 months, following an illness of two weeks due to heart disease. She WAS born in this city, the daughter of WilfTed and Mary Jane Pitcher Leblanc. Besides her parehts. a brother and sister survive. Undertahers Shea 6 Burke had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
Resolutions Adopted by Swedish Con- sresation--Peok, McWiilian1s Low- est Bidders for Reconstruction of Swedish Church.

At meeting of the members of the Swedish church held in the old Meth odist church on North Main street Monday evening. Rev. F. 4: Peterson Presiding, resolutions were passed h1 recognition of the kindness of the sev- eraI churches in the city who offered the use of their church buildings to the Swedish congregation from the time the Swedish church was damaged by fire, February 21st last. until such a time as they are able to reconstruct the church. It was also resolved that a copy of the resolutions be sent to the Greeneville Congregational church, the Federated church, St. Andrew S Episcopal church, the Second Congre- gatioha1 church and the Untversalist church, these being the churches that so generously offered the use of their church buildings to the Swedish con- gregation.
 Similar resolutions made in the Swedish language are to be forwarded to lodge No. 30, V. o. of A. and the Scandinavian Sick and Benefit society, Svea.
 Among other business matters dis Cussed were the plans for the church bazaar, which is to be held in Union hall, North Main street. during May. The committee appointed to make the necessary arrangements consists of the deacons, the trustees, the Ladies so- eiety and the Young Ladies society of the church.
 The building committee met last Thursday evening at which time the bids submitted by the contractors for the reconstructing of the church were opened and read. Peck, MeWiIliams 6 Co. were the lowest bidders on the general countraet and on the eleetri- cal work Preston Brothers were the lowest bidders. Neither the general contract nor the electrical contract have yet been signed. Estimates on the steam heating and plumbing are now being prepared and will soon be submitted to the building committee The bids we're submitted to the con- gregation at meeting held Saturday evening and the action of the com fnittee was approved
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
 AT LOGGER HILL.
Big Changes in Grade and Construs- 1
 tfon-cut of 800 Feet in Length.

Rapid progress is being made at the the changes in grade and construction of the Logger Hill road in Waterford. The drilling and blasting of the hill has been completed and the highway is now being macadamized. 1t IS ex- pected that it will take from four to six weeks longer to complete the work.
 The changes are extensive. The hill has been cut down to such an extent that it is hardly recognizable as the steep and dangerous grade which for fnerly existed there.
 The hill has been cut at an average of a 10 per cent. grade or from to 16 feet deep for length of approximate Iy S0G feet, while in two places the road has been filled in from to 9 feet. The hill was practically solid rock and this has been crushed and used for filling in.
 The rise was over high ie6ge, a winding road descending for a eonsid- erable distance on both sides. The ledge has been cut down about IS feet and the stone used to fill in at the bottom at both sides, making q marked change in grade.
 The company doing the work has a gang of between 90 and 40 men there.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
CITY OF NORWICH TAKES APPEAL
Claims Taxed too High in Montvile for Stony Brook Brook Reservoir Property-Put in at $5,s37-Montvile Assessors Raised it to $9575Board of Relief Refused to Abate

vile board of relief on Feb. ?, 1914, to have this amount reduced, the board heard the appeal, but declined to make any reduction.
 The plaintiff claims that the valua- ton of which the Montvi1le board of relief has allowed to stand is unfair, unequal, unjust and excessive and asks the court to grant such relief as may be in the matter.
 Corporation Counsel Joseph T. Fan ming, is representing the city in the matter.
 The property taxed covers the dam and all the land owned by the city in Montville for the Stony Brook resef- v0ir. In the last annual report of the board of water commissioners it is shown that the Stony Brook reservoir acreage in MontviI1e is 3S2.79 acres.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

and they at once began to fight the flames. The fire whistle at the plant was blown, this being the signal te pull in the private box at the plant, box 241, but someone who heard the whistle pulled in box 27. If 241 had rung in. several of the city com pdnies would have responded, put SIS it was only the autoehen1iea4 responded from the city. When Chief Stanton arrived at the fire he learned that it was under control and immediately sent in the re !. call One tank of chemical was used on the flames, and little damage re- suited.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
LARGE TRIAL LIST FOR
 APRIL ADDITIONAL SESSION
Short Calendar and Assignment of
 Cases Here on Saturday.

There will be a short calendar ses- sion of the civil superior court here on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with bar meeting and assignment of cases for the April additional session. There is large trial list. for this session. The short calendar session is ordinaF- fly held on Friday, but is postponed to Saturday this time as Judge Milton A. ShuI1way, who is to preside at this session of the court is to be in Water bury on Friday
 The April additional session comes in here on the morning of Tuesday, April 21st.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
OBITUARY.
Miss Aiphonzeln Morin.

AIphonzoin Morin died at her home on Hunters avenue about noon Sun day, following an illness of about seven years duration.
 She was born in Canada 39 years and 6 months ago, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Peter Morin. She came here when d child and had resided in Taftville since Miss Morin was a member of the Sacred Heart parish and belonged to the Children of Mary. She leaves her mother of Taftville, three brothers, Henry Morin of raft vile, Adelard Morin of Norwich and Adosias Morin of Taftville, and three sister. Miss Hermine Morin, Mrs Olivati Lambert and Miss Annie Morin, all of TaftviIle.
 Miss Morin was widely known among TaftSi1le people and her death is deep- 1y rrfourned by all.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
DIED.

ARMSTRONG-In New London, April Il. 1914. Lucy Palmer. wife Of the min A. Armstrong. in her 93d year. DOUGI4SS--1n Jamaica Plain, Mass, April 10. 1914, Elvirs Walden. widow of Travis Douglass. formerly of Wa terford, ged S5 years. CONNOII.Y-In New London April F, 1914. Melissa B.. widow of Joseph A. Connolly, aged 80 years. TEFFT-Tn Norwich. April F. 1914 Vilura A Lyon, wife Of Alfred $. Tefft, a ged 70 years.
 Funeral services will be held at her late home. 337 Prospect street, Wed neSday, April Is, at p. m. Burial in Yantic cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
Small Fire at U. 6. F. Go.

An alarm from box s7. North Main
 day afternoon, called the department out for & fire at the plant of the United States Finishing company. The fire was in what is known as the can room and was caused, it is thought, from the eFerheating of one of the cX- haaet fans. When the fire broke out the employees were sF as1-sk in the room
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS
No Clue to Thief Who Entered Barber Shop-Death of Miss Alphonzain Mcrin--personais

No clue to the thief who entered Jubert's barber shop week ago and took $25 worth of merchandise has been found The intruder made his entrance through g. side window the same night that the young trees on the Maennerchcr grounds were destroyed. The trees. about 9 in number, were replaced by young trees last Satur- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
Easter Dinner at Wauresan.

The Easter dinner at the Wauresan house, served from 1 to 8 p. m., had the patronage of a good number on Sunday, and the well selected menu was served in excellent style.
 One of the specially enjoyable feaL- lures was the programme given by an orchestra with Mrs. E. c. Danihy ss dfreetress. Two different programmes were given. one from. 1 to 23O o'clock and the other from to o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
Car aff Track

About 6.30 o'clock Monday evening car No 35 jumped the track while being backed out of the upper car barn. All four wheels left the rails and became ifrbedded in the sand. The car was replaced on the irons after considerable trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
Personals,

Miss Bessie Sweeney has returned to Bridgeport after spending Easter with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward Sweeney of Fourth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Connecticut state grange. Music, rect- tations etc. by members of Preston City grange as time permits.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Philip Smith has resigned his posi- ton with the Ponemah company and leaves today CTuesday) for New York
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Miss Nellie Delaney of St. Joseph s hospital, Willimantic, spent Easter al her home here
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
Oceun Defeated.

The Bear Cats defeated Occum at baseball Friday afternoon by the score of to 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

After spending two weeks in Akron, O., and other cities. Oliver Portelance, manager of the Taftyille pharmacy
 has returned.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Dec Dion of Holy Cross college, Wor- cester. Is at his home for the Easter vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

B. V. Davis has returned to Fall River after spending Easter here with relatives
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
ssa. Mson aud .r1sss.
CREENEvILLE NEWS

Six hours after htEh water It Is LOW ide. which $ followed by flood ida
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Frank Lindefson was the guest oi Harold Lin3erson at Grosvenordale or Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Miss Antonia Belair of Hartfor passed Easter with relatives here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
THE WEATHER.

THE WEATHER,
 Forecast for Today. For Southern New England: Fair, slightly warmer Tuesday: Wednesday fair, warmer, gentle shifting breezes becoming southeast,
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometFie changes Saturday and Sunday:
 Ther. Bar a. m. ................ 33 S0.26 IF m. .............. A 30.30 p- III. fl 3V. 5S
 Comparisons. Predictions for Monday: Fair, some what colder, northwest wind Mondays weather: As predicted -@2--.------
 &4-n
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Fred Stone and Archie Norman were visitors in Plainfield Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Monday night the T. P. C. held tn final rehearsal for their minstrel show
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Louis Ti1inghast has returned honi from New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Philip Linderson passed 5unds with his brother, Alfred Linderson.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
EASTER SERVICES.
Large Congregations With Inspiring Sermons and Musical Programmes.

In the observance of Easter Sunday there were large congregations at the inspiring services held at the following churches:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Fred Caron of Montville was wis ito- in Tafsville on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Arthur Rushlow of Baltic was vi itor here Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Miss Annie ATeCarthy has gone to Hartford hospital for treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Albert Jajbarre has sold his fish au mess to MT. Laroche of 0ccum.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14

Miss Blanche Chartier is visiting Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-14
Personals

Percy kroden of Providence is visit ing here.