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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
THEFT OF CLOTH AND YARN.
Charges Against Adam Sarpi at Me-
 chanicsviIIe and Boston.

Adam Sarpi. arrested in Mechanics TIIIe by Deputy Sheriff George F. Hol- brook, was taken to Brooklyn jail on
 Wednesday, to await the trial of his .ase on Saturday next, to which time 1t was adjourned after it was expect ed a hearing would take place in the town of Thompson Wednesday.
 Sarpi is to be charged with the theft of cloth and yarn from the mill of the French Textile company at Me
 hanicsville and 1t is understood that the value of the property he is all eged to have stolen is $26S, Sarpi is also to face trial in Boston on. a sim far charge. He was released on bonds after his appearance in court in that .ty and returned to Mechanicsyille, where his family lives.
 Sarpj was arrested by Sheriff Hol- brook in the office of the mill com oany, where the man was in confer s sence with mill men. He is to be rep resented by counsel when the case
 omes up and it is understood that he : laims he is not guilty of the charges against him.
 His bonds were fixed at $500, and as ,e could not furnish the amount he vas taken to jail by Sheriff Hol- brook.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
HEALTH RULES.
Adopted For Public Schools of the
 Town

The following health rules have been adopted for the public schools in the town of Putnam:
 Any child whose symptoms seem to be such that they fay indicate the beginning of some courageous or in. fectious disease shall be promptly eX- cluded from school by the teacher. I. shall be the teachers duty to imme- schools o fsuch action.
 No person who is suffering from whooping cough humps, chicken pox, permitted to attend any public school of this town.
 No person living in a family where permitted to attend any public school beginning of the last case.
 No person living in a house where there is a person sick with small pox, scarlet fever, infantile paralysis, diph- theria or membranouS croup shall be permitted to attend any public school of this town until the quaran- tine has been removed from the house by the health officer.
 No teacher in any school of this town, who has knowledge of such case, shall admit a person from the house in which there is or has been 8 case of small pox, scarlet fever, infantile paralysis, diphtheria- or membraneus croup or she is or who has been liv- ing in q family where there is or has been a case of measles, without a per init from the superintendent of schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
ONLY $2,ooo FIRE LOSS.
Borough Had Just a Dozen Alarms
 During the Year.

|
 Danielson's fire losses to date this year have not been important relative to the amount of property here as is shown by the record of Chief A. P Woodward of the fire department. The total losses. exclusive of insurance amount to about $2,000.
 The list of alarms is as follows; Jan. 1-4.47 D. m. Box No. Is, Dyer street. Chimney fire at Mrs. E. Bou- lias' house, No loss.
 Jan. S0-S.40 p. m. Box No. 2S. E H. Jacobs house. Potter street. Chim- ney. No loss.
 Feb. S-12 10 p. m. Box No. 2S Amos Morir2 house, corner Mechanic and Oak streets. Chimney. No loss.
 April 14-725 p. m. Box 25. w $. Brown tenement Water street. Fire caused by a lamp. No loss.
 April 19-1.15 p. m. Box 52. C. P Wheatley stable, off Broad street. Ori gin unknown, but probably from burn ing brush and leaves. Loss $500.
 April 19-1.35 D. m. Still Mrs. Vii liam Tufts building. off Reynolds street. Caused by sparks carried from Wheatley stable fire. Loss $25. Dam age to roof.
 May s-1o 25 a. m., false alarm.
 May 23-9.30 a. m. StiH. Frank Gilbert house. Franklin street Be lieved to have been caused by rats anC matches Loss $25.
 way z4-I.4o a. m. BOX 55 Hutch ins block, Main street. Believed t. have been caused by someone smoIyi.- sin bed in an apartment on upper floor Loss $10.
 June t6-1.45 a. m. Box g. J. s. Phillips house, Academy street Be Heved to have been caused by rats and matches. Loss $1 ,000
 July 13-7.4S D. m. Box No. 4. Con- necticut Mills. Boiler room No loss
 Nov. 29-10.10 a m. Box 23. w. A Graves cottage, head of Water street Caused by overloaded stove Loss S5C
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
COLCHESTER
Entertainment for Benefit of Belgian Sufferers Nets Good Amount.

An entertainment was given in old town hall under the Congregat ational church Tuesday evening for the bene- fit of the Belgian sufferers. The pro- gramme consisted of readings by Miss Tenn of Higganum, which were e&cel- lent, also selections by the Christian Endeavor chorus. A good sum was realized which will be forwarded at once
 The board of assessors held a meet ing in the selectmen's room Tuesday.
 Mrs. Hattie Wickwire was a recent visitor in Willimantic
 Harry Groobert was calling on friends in Hadlyme and Hamburg Wednesday.
 Charles DeWolf of Gardner Lake was a Colchester visitor Tuesday.
 C. Eugene Saunders of Norwich was calling on friends in town Tuesday.
 Men from Wfllimantic are at work painting the Cragin Memorial library building.
 l.. IT. Bartlett of New Haven was a Colchester caller Wednesday.
 James R. Dutton. who has been con- fined to his home for several weeks on account of illness, is able to be out on the street.
 L. A. Storrs was in Lebanon We'd neSday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17


 matter and they set a watch at the station to apprehend the woman. but without result. It has since been learned that she reached the Thomp- son station with the child and there boarded a train for Boston.
 It is understood that action is to be taken which, it is N ped, will re- suit in the restoration of the child to her foster parents
 Small Fire on Elm Street.
 An alarm from Box 31 at 4.4O o'clock Wednesday afternoon called out the hremen for a blaze in the tenement at 133 Elm street A member. of the fam fly residing there was lighting a lamp when it blazed up, setting a paper drapery bordering a ma = lpiece afire. A boy ran and rung in tue alarm. The fire was quickly extinguished without doing greater damage than the deS- truction of the ornamental paper, the scorching of -~ie manual and the burning of a hole in the oilcloth on the table.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
SHORT CALENDAR SESSION.
To Be Held Friday at WiIlimantie,
 Judge Reed Presiding.

A session of the superior court for short calendar business and assign ment of cases is to be held at Willi- mantle. Friday, at 1915 a, m., Judge Joel H. Reed presiding. The local docket follows:
 Frank A. Evans vs Town of Plain field, Swift and Co. vs. Frank Kudela; Phillip Livingstone vs. William w Gilman: Mary A Nichols, ct al Elk. ys. Antonio Vito; Pierce, Billings & Co. vs. George A. Duvall; The Jewish Agricultural and Industrial Aid So- ciety ys Fannie Blum, ct al; George NJ. Brown vs. Frank Kudela; Susan J. Howe vs. Elmer W. Howe; Edwin H. Briggs vs Lewis $. Mowry: Seeuri- y Trust & Savings Bank vs Josiah W. Dil5e etsais; George D. Nichols vs. wm,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
SToNINGToN

Funeral services for Mrs. George J. Austin were held in the First Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. Rev. George B. Marston officiated. Burial was in StOnington cemetery.
 The Stonington Mems club will meet this (Thursday) evening. The address will be by Professor Walter G. Ever itt of Brown university on The Ethics of War. Music will be furnished by a five piece orchestra.
 Bayside lodge. A. B. S., met We'd nesday evening 0 confer degrees on several candidates.
 Mrs. r. E. Keutcher and daughter are visiting in Ohio.
 Miss Catherine Thayer has returned to Attleboro, Mass, after d visit with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. John H. Thayer.
 Mir. and Mrs. w H. Fairbrother are entertaining Mrs. George Rhodes and children of East Bridgewater,. Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

Fl. Phillips; George O. Gadbois vs John Graham; Dona Coderre vs- Geo C. Potvin; Max Holtzer vs. Samuel Epstein ct al: George F. Hill vs. N Y, N. H., & H. R. R. Co; Frank $, Martin vs. \. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co.
 Uncontested divorces: Ida May Tripp vs. James L. Tripp; Natalie May Stone vs. Llyod G. Stone; Minnie A Allen vs. Herbert F. Allen; William :. Congdon vs. Dorothy Josephine Congdon; AIonzo D.. Ireson vs. Jose phine M Ireson.
 Assignment. first Friday, December IS, Lewis White vs. F. K Pederson, ct al.
 Trial list To court-Wm. N. Pot ter, Admr. vs Mary L. Turner Dora L. Kennedy. Ex vs. Frank c. Filling hast; Lewis A. Bradford vs. John A. Hart Cat Putnam; Hillhouse & Tay- Tor vs. A. F. Howard; Geo. O. Cad bois vs. John Graham.
 A bar meeting is to be held at 10 o'clock a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
ANNUAL SENIOR PLAY
Attracts Big Audience to the orpheunr
 EsmeraIda We'll Presented.


 capacity audience was at the Or heum theatre Wednesday evening tr Q the prese~ tation of the annual SC for play by Killingly High school stu aents. As in other years the sudden actors and actresses surprised many f the audience by the excellence Of heir histrionic abilities and the play "smeralda, was entirely pleasing.
 The story of the play is an inter- ting one that includes a romance The first scene is laid in South Caro- ina, where an aged couple, the Rogers with their daughter. the heroine. live T extreme poverty on a farm conSid- red by those familiar with it as lie tie better than worthless. Mrs. Rogerrs s something of 8 shrew and make life none too pleasant for members of her household.
 speculator who happens along dis. covers the old farm is rich in ore and makes the scandalously low offer of S500 for the property. Mrs. Rogers is for selling, but David Hardy. a neigh Dor landowner and suitor for Els. meralda's hand, also learns of the ricf ore deposits andsis successful in hayin~ the speculator pay a legitimate price for the Rogers place.
 The wealth that then comes to thr Rogers family takes them away iron the southland and they go to Paris where another scene is set in the stu 5lo or Jack Desmond, artist. In the 'lamor of gay Paris is set the work ng- out of Esmeralda's romance, in 9 uccessfuT way, of course, with al nding happily for Esmeralda and avid and EsterbrooE and Nora
 Various difficult scenes were finel' 7acted by the young players and they ere accorded much we'll merited ap- ause. The coaching of the cast wa. Will H. Barron. the management oF play under the direction of Ernes loss Warren of the high school facul- v. The cast follows:
 aorge Drew .... Clarence Peterson T. Esterbrook d.. Henry c. Gilbert bert Rogers ......-.y Ray P. Bailey rs. Lydia Ann Rogers ....
 ............... Winifred E. Casey iss Esmeralda Rogers ....
 ..........,....... Marion E .Flagg
 We Hardy ...... Herbert H. Pepler 'ss Nora Desmond M Alice Caror
 ss Kate Desmond .. Lillian G. Tatrc phIe ............. Lulu A. Wells cl1 Desmond. |. Benjamin W. Brown arquis de Montessiu .....
 .................. Arthur F. Reeves The musical selections included: Peg
 My Heart, Isle D'Amour, Sweet H. sions. Loin der Bal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

 l. At the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Judson Wednesday evening a number of friends gave Mrs. w. ". Woodward of Broad street a surprise birthday party.
 scene representing a South Car oIlna home used in the senior play at the Orpheum theater Wednesday eve- : ming was painted by E. A. Warner of Danielson.
 Mrs. Henry Bergin, who has been a patient in a Worcester hospital, has returned to her home here. Frank A. Morris of Middletown was a visitor with friends in Danielson Wednesday. MT. and Mrs Louis E. Kennedy have been in Worcester J. Herbert smith is much improved { at his home on the West Side after a recent Illness Leave for Montreal. Mfr. and Mrs. Joseph Cyr have re- turned to their Montreal home for ] the winter.
 ministrator of the estate of his wife,
 Miss Nellie Y. scoheld is visiting her sister. Mrs. Hattie R. Bailey of School street, this week.
 A. L. Reed was in WilIimantic on business Wednesday.
 George Lyon of the West Side will spend the holiday season with MT. and Mrs. Gleyn Lyon. in Worcester
 Christmas Concert.
 The Christmas, concert at the Meth odist church is to be held Sunday eve ming.
 Eight Degrees Above Zero.
 In Danielson Wednesday morning the lowest temperature reported was de- grees above zero. From Brooklyn came reports of I and 6 degrees and from Foster above.
 Only four building permits have been issued by the warden and court of burgesses during the present year, though this does not indicate the num- Der of buildings alterations to buildings made in Danielson.
 At Plairfield work continues to pro- gress on the plans for installing a 1000 -kilowatt turbine for. the Daniel son and Plainfeld Gas and Electric company. which is having a steady in crease in business.
 Admitted Assault and Theft.
 In the town court Wednesday morn ing Cyrus Norton of Dayville plead ed guilty to assault and the theft of a watch He was held without sem tence to await further investigation of other matters by the court ofi- ciaI s
 Complaint is being made that many automobiles are being driven at night without rear lights and also of the fact that many rear lights do not per- init of reading the numbers on the machires.
 Has Killed 42nd Coon.
 James Kent Is still adding to the number of coons he has killed this sea- son and the mark now rests at 42, the las tone secured on Monday night of this week. The cold then drove the hunting party in about midnight.
 Christmas exercises are arranged for a number of the schools in Killingly for tomorrow [Friday) in connection with the close of the schools for the holiday vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
NO CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
 FOR SWISS CHILDREN
Male Providers to the Number of ESQ.,
 GOO Are Guarding Frontier.

Geneva. Switzerland. Dec. Gore spondence of The Associated Press)- The Swiss papers ask why the United States has forgotten Swiss children in the distribution of Christmas gifts fin Europe. Switzerland is not fighting, but it's fathers, husbands and brothers. to the number of 250,000, are guarding -the frontier until the end of the war. They will not return home before Christmas. Their children will not nave any presents.
 The Swiss army is entrenched. on the frontiers and in their Alpi.4e ferts, ready to attack the rst army which crosses it's frontier. while the women and children are suffering
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
BALTIC
Principal Carleton E. Pike to Deliver
 Public Lecture.

Friday evening Principal Carleton E. Pike of the public school is to deliver a public state lecture in Sprague hall on The Latest Period in United States History.
 Miss Eva Defoe of Pawtucket. R. l., is visiting Mir. and Mrs. Charles F. Charon.
 The store windows In Baltic are be- ginning to show signs of the time.
 Frank Boucher has gone to work in the Versailles Sanitary Fibre mill.
 William Reeves of Windsol.viIie was the guest of his parents recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
WATCHING FOR skY-sHfps.
Andrew Gervin's Duties with Search
 light in English Town.

Andrew Gervin. formerly resident heres writes from Mugby, near Wool wich. England. that he is attached to an anti-aircraft force on the lookout for German zeppelins. His duties in- clude the operation of searchlight, one of several that constantly sweep the heavens at night seeking out any hostile sky ship. His letter indicates that his work is interesting, but also makes clear that life in the tents this time of the year is not particularly confortable-not like Fourth of July over there, az he puts it. MT. Gervin states that he has lost a brother in the war.
 The horrors of war as realized by those that stay at home Is further set forth in another letter from Eng tin the writer saying that in the street where he lives there are forty war widows.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
THE ouiNEBAue cHuRcHMAN
Title of Paper to Be Issued by Epis.
 eopaI Rector.

The Quinebaug Churchman is the title selected by Rev. James Hardin George. Jr., pastor of St. Albans church, for monthly publication, the first edition in January. dealing with matters of special interest to Episco- palians in this section of Eastern Con- necticut. Rev. MT George. is the. only pastor of his denomination in this sec tion of the Quinebaug valley, so the field of his paper will Include all the territory south of Putnam, not includ- ing Brooklyn, which has an Episcopal pastor, to Jewett City and vicinity. The publication will discuss various matters of church interest generally and will include several pages on sub jects of particular local interest in it's field
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS.

inent was given at the school and she
 was afterward treated by pr. J. L.. Gardner at his office. It is stated that Miss Carpenter will not lose the sight of the injured eye. She was taken by Superintendent of Schools H. B. Chap man from the physictan's office to her parents home. ~
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

Adam Sarpi Charged With Theft of
 Cloth and Yarn-EIm Street Fire
 Results From Blazing Lamp. Nelson Mansfield has returned here, after trip to London. England.
 Harry Nado of Worcester, formerly of this city, was a visitor here We'd nesday
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maynard have been at Worcester visiting their daughter, who is patient in a hospi- tai.
 Miss Sarah Jackson of Willimantic has been spending a few days here this week.
 George M. Woodward was in Nor wich Wednesday.
 James Carroll of Hartford called on friends in Putnam Wednesday.
 Bosworth- Sumner Engagement.
 Mir Il Mrs. Lorin Bosworth of West \. oodstock have announced the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Olive, to James Lennen Sumner of West Woodstock.
 Four Degrees Above Wednesday.
 Temperatures down to four above zero were reported in Putnam and vi- cinity WedUesday morning.
 Papers sold like hot cakes in Put am W ednesday afternoon when the ombardment of English coast towns was announced.
 F. of A. Election.
 Following are the newly elected of- icers of Court City of Putnam, F. of A.: Grief ranger, Edward Girard; sub- -hief ranger, Raffie Cotton, record ng secretary, Eugene Alvord; finan- eial secretary, Thomas IT, A.y an; treasurer, John F.. Ferns; s. w, Will am Gibbons; ]. w, Charles Gagne; .ecturer Joseph Larrow; senior beadle, Crank Levecque; junior bead1e, John s -0aigle trustee for three years Theo- lore Boulay. The officers are to be installed January by Eugene Ber- thiaume.
 Grange Officers.
 he newly elected officers of Putnam grange are as follows: Master, Vol ney V. Reed; oyerseer, Mrs. Beatrice -teed; lecturer, Elsie King; steward, ouis Young; assistant steward, Ralph otter; chaplain. Merwin Cutler; easurer, Louise Weatherhead; sec -'etary, Margaret Brady; gatekeeper, Seward Lowe; Ceres, M Page; Pomo- la, Daisy Jacques; Flora, Ruth. Cut -er; lady assistant, Mrs Mary Young; pianist, Nellie Jacques; chorister, Liz zie C. Elliott.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

Glastonhury.-By the will of Dr Daniel Kingsbury $100 is left to each or his daughters and his gold watch Is left to his son. St. James Episco pal aarish receives $1,000 for the es- tablishment of the Daniel Kingsbury fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
of Treaty of ehsnt.

arlington. Dec. 16.-The Church lce Union. embracing all denomina- as, has asked all American church. to celebrate on Sunday, Feb. IA, the entenary of the ratification of the treaty of Ghent
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
GIRL STUDENT INJURED.
Louisa Carpenter, of Oneco, Burned
 When Acid Bottle Broke.

Louisa Carpenter Oneco, student in Plainf1eld High school, was injured while at work in the school laboratory Wednesday morning by the bursting of a bottle of sulphuric acid during an experiment. Her right eye and arm were burned and her clothing was burned by the acid. First aid treat
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
"Cure Your
 Rupture Like
 Cured Mine Old Sea Captain Cured His Own Rupture After Doctors Said
 Operate or Death"
His Remedy and Book sent Free,

His Remedy and Book Sent Free.
 Captain Ceilings sailed the seas for many years; then he sustained a bad double rupture that soon forced him to not only remain ashore, but kept him bedriddsn for years. He tried doctor Resultsi Finally, he was assured that he must either submit to dangerous and abhorrent operation or die. He did neitheFI He cured himself instead.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
OBITUARY.
pr. Thomas W. Flood.

HaverhiIl. Mass. Dec. 1S-Dr. Thomas w. Flood. an unsuccessful candidate for mayor at the municipal election December 1, died of typhoid fever today. aged S1.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

An explosion in a coal mine at Flu kuol<as Japan. imprisoned 500 iasorers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
PUTNAM

Aunt From Cambridge Carries Of g. Year Old Florence Mclaughlin Adam Sarpi Charged With Theft of Cloth and Yarn-Elm Street Fire Results From Blazing Lamp.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

Captain Ceilings made a study of himself, of his condition-and at last he was rewarded by the finding of the method that so quickly made him a we'll, strong, vigorous and happy man.
 Anyone can use the same method , tt's simple, easy, safe and inexpensive. Every ruptured person in the world should have the Captain Ceilings book. telling all about how he cured himself, and how anyone may follow the same treatment in their own home without any trouble. The book and medicine are FREE. They will be sent prepaid to any rupture sufferer who will HI out the below coupon. But send it right swny -ncw-b before you put down this paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
DANIELsoN

Birthday Surprise Party-Louisa Car penter Injured When Acid Bottle 5reaks-EpiscopaI Rector to Issue Paper-onIy Twelve Fires During tYear-Senicr Play.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
ASK $4,000 FOR
BULLDOGS BITES
Wife Who Was Bitten Sues for
$4,000, and Husband Wants
$4,000 Additional.

Because Of the ferocity of French
bulldog belonging to Mrs. Malcolm ID.
Whitman. daughter of Colonel Frederick
Croker. OF California. and the VIE oil
Malcolm -. Whitman. former tennis
champion. the Westminster Kennel C1up
Is being sued for 10000 damages in two
suits
Mrs Whitman, who is regular eXhio-
tor az the bench shows Of the west
Minister Kennel Club entered at the Grahd
Central Palace show last February lie
Nolr II, dog with a pedigree, which Is
sid 10 be ferocious. The dog, il rs al
legged. dit ciawed. attacked and LAGER
a,ed" Mrs Jane J.. Coughlin Of SO West
losth ct. also an exhibitor.
Nrs. Coughlin is suing the club Tor
$4,000 for the injuries inflicted by the
Cog. and her husband. Joseph Coughlin'
y suing for $4,000 for the loss Of his
"lie's services during the time she was
covering from the bites OF the Whitman
~ Mrs Coughlln said she also SUI
i"ed a severe nervous shock and that the
Westminster Kennel club knew lie Noir
y Was a Vicious animal. but that no ei-
u Vas made 10 protect exhibitors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
A Special Purchase of
17,OOOYards of Fine Scrim
for Summer Curtains

will be placed ON sale at the remark
ably low prices of
18c. & 24Co per yard
This offering consists of Mercerized,
Striped and Blocked Scrims' 50
inches wide, made of two=ply, fine
spun yarns, i'm white, ivory ano
ecru, and will afford q very unusual
opportunity for purchasing dainty
Curtain Fabrics at
about one=half the regular prices
These Scrims may, if desired, be
purchased by the piece. The pieces
measure from 40 to 43 yards I'M
length.
Mail and Telephone Orders will
receive prompt attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
Sale of Household Linens, Blankets, Comfortables,
Redspreads. Muslin Sheets and Pillow Cases

Departments the Fourth Floor Lo-NLoR20M
(MONDAY) TUESDAY, will offer special Inducements
Linen Daask Table Cloths eavy quaty) each $685. 335 25
Dinner pkns match per dozen S3.25 6 500
E1ensitched Sheets
Single pair $3.50 $50 Double z per pair 5000 ZOO
ennstched Pillow per pair &c., Sl15 125 14O
ucka5ack Towels
en1ned, 285&325 Hestched, doz $780, 42O 500
Turkish Towels hennstched per dozen $3.50 $40
White Blankets per pair 4.25
Connforta5les
cotton-nnled each s165 Woo-aled $3.50 SIS
Satn=Hnsh Bedspreads
Fenmed each S2o9O ScaAopec eacN SSoZ5
Bedspreads each IFS
with plain &c., &c., &c., 49, to &c.
Muslin Pillow plain each 1Ac, 16c, 1885, & Bic.