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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
HORSE STEALING ALLEGED.
Charles A. Davis, Alias Arthur Bliss, Arrested in Dayville Mill by Rhode Island Officer.

Charles A. Davis. alias Arthur Bliss, under which name he has been known in this section, was arrested at the mill of the Assawaga Woolen com pany in Dayville Thursday by Deputy Sheriff George F. Holbrook of this city and Deputy Sheriff Roscoe Wood of Harrisville, R. I. The Rhode Island officer had a warrant charging Davis with stealing a horse, a harness and wagon from William Hodgman in the town of Frying, near Miller's Falls, Mass. June II, 1913.
 Davis denied that he was guilty of the charge against him, but he was to Putnam in Sheriff Holbrook's au- tomobile and later taken away by Sheriff Wood. Davis was found at ton was made positive not only by photographs of him that the officers were in possession of, but by his own admission.
 It is related. that Davis was located as the result of a conversation he is alleged to have had with a Putnam man, which conversation, it is also alleged, was overheard by a Killingly man known as "a horse trader and who happened to know about the horse that had been stolen from MT Hodg- man at Frying. How much evidence there is against Davis could not be learned here Thursday.
 Nothing Discovered in Pomfret Bur- eiary.
 Not thing has developed that has
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

having a license. The idea is to pro- tect the interests Of the business men who live here, pay rent and taxes and all of the other incidental expenses of carrying on trade and of living For long time there has been a desire on the part of business men and others who have their interests al heart for action that would require transient vendors to pay something for the privilege of doing business in this town whenever they see lit 10 run in and stay for day or two. Tnese peddlers are held to be of no commer- cial value to Killingly, nor to the peo- pie they come here to serve. They are regarded as illegitimate traders in the sense that they meet none of the obligations of supporting the town and institutions within 1t, as do the resident business men, therefore MT. Longo is appointed to look them up and is on their trail. MT. Longo IS earnest for the job and will De heard from as time goes on.
 In Putnam the city requires that all transient vendors take out h- cense before they attempt to offer their wares for sale and the rule is rigidly enforced. The licensing plan was introduced during the admins tration of ex-Mayor J. J. McGarry and several thousand dollars has come into the city's treasury since that time as tribute from vendors well able to pay for an opportunity to compete against the city's business men.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
EIGHTY TNcoRPoRAToRs.
Interested in Pushing Proposed TroI-
 ley Line to Stafford Springs.

A meeting of the incorporators of the recently proposed railroad line to run from Chepcahet, R. l.. westward toward this city and on through the Woodstocks into Eastford and event ually to Stafford Springs is to be held in Odd Fellows hall here next We'd nesday afternoon.
 There is a list of 80 proposed in corporators, men who have shown in terest in promoting the plan and who have shown in greater or lesser de- gree a willingness to aid in it's pro- motion. Notice of next Wednesdays meeting was not sent out until wed nesday. but up to Thursday afternoon 26 favorable replies had been received by George L. Baldwin of this city, in dicating that all who had written would be here for the meeting The list of incorporators has not been re- leased for publication yet, but it con- tains the names of men influential and of high standing in the communities where they live and which communi- ties would be served by the proposed road.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
RED FIRE AND MUSIC. Big Ciean-Up Week Parade Thursday Evening Arouses Enthusiasm.

:, There was much red fire, great en- Inus1asm and considerable elation in Futnam Thursday evening in connec- 9on with the fine parade in honor of C1ean-Up week. The Catholic band escorted the procession through streets in the business centre, the whole show oelng viewed by large percentage or the population. After the parade tnere was an entertainment that was witnessed by a very large audience. the profits to go into the fund for the cleanup campaign.
 Saturday afternoon there is to be another parade. Garde Martial is coming down from North Grosvenor- daIe to participate and special cars are to be run from that place to ac- commodate the large number that is coming along with the military organ lzatlon, which is to give an exhibition orill somewhere in the business sec ton. Boy Scout patrols from this city and from Pon1fret are to take part in the Saturday afternoon procession.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08

than 1.60o words on the subject, The History of Civil Service Reform.
 At assembly at the high school Thursday morning, Miss Tanner was presented the prize of s10 by Mrs. Marfnda c. Butler Robinson. who last fall announced the terms under which the essays were to be written and sub mitted. Mrs. Robinson's talk in con- necton with the presentation was lis tened to with exceptional interest by ulty
 Prizes totalling $50, a gift for the purpose to Mrs. Robinson by Professor Henry B. Farnum of Yale university. were offered last fall to students of high schools that would enter the essay writing contest on the subject mentioned A prize of $5 was togo for the best essay by a student in each or eight high schools. these winners to submit the prize winning essays to judges named to select one that would be awarded the state prize The judges were not to have knowledge as to the identity of the authors of the essays that came to them for examina- ton.
 Miss Tanner won in the competition in kiilingly High school and so se- cured the right to have her paper scanned in competition for the higher honor. The judges who reviewed the prize winning essays that came in rom the eight high schools-in Dan- bury, Cheshire, Waterbury, Walling- ford Stamford, Thompson, Williman- tic, Killingly-were Professor Farnum of Yale university and MT. Moore of the Civil Service Federation of Con- necticdt. They unhesitatingly select ed Miss Tanners essay as entitled to receive the prize and are quoted as describing it as distinctly superior to all of the others
 Miss Tanner wore her honors mod estiy Thursday. although showered with congratulations. She is mem Der of the senior class to be grad uated next month and has made an enviable record as a student during her four years in Killingly High school which is proud to claim her.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
DANIELsON.
'reachers to Attend Convention Today -Peddlers Required to Take Out License-Miss Tanner pf VoluntoWn Awarded Farnum Prize.

Henry T. Williamson of Providence was a visitor with friends in Daniel ion Thursday.
 Miss Alice Hutchins,- of Greene. R. L. has been a guest Of MT. ana Mrs. Charles B. Hutchins.
 Albert Witter of Providence has been a visitor with his brother. J. Carl Witter of Danielson.
 George A. Thurston of Bridgeport visited friends in Danielson Thurs day.
 Mrs. James H. George. Jr.. who is a patient at the Day Kimban hospital, was reported as resting comfortably Thursday.
 Dr. F. P. Todd is acting as adjunct surgeon at the Day Kinball hospital in Putnam this week.
 Going to Bridgeport.
 Captain E. L. Darbie Lieut.. Frank E. Withee and Lieut.. Ira A. Warren ,leave Sunday for Bridgeport, where on Monday, they are to take the ex- animation required of coast artillery officers.
 was a visitor Thursday with relatives tn Danielson.
 The Perils of Pauline was the fea- ture picture offering by Manager J. F. Lewis at the Orpheum theater Thursday evening. 'elNs Ss May 18th has been set by the state bank commissioners as the date for tine hearing on the matter of forming the Killingly Trust compAny.
 Will Attend Convention.
 A majority of Kilfingly's teachers had planned Thursday to be away to- day for the teachers convention. Teachers in this town will choose be- tween the convention cities New London and Willimantic.
 To Receive Third Degree.
 Quinebaug lodge, No. 34, I. o. o. F., las a class of candidates upon which the third degree is to be conferred next Tuesday evening. Seven candi- dates in the lodge received the second degree this week.
 Foresters' Memorial Sunday.
 Court Oak Grove, F., of A., is mak- ing arrangements through a commit tee for the annual memorial exercises in honor of the deceased members Of the court, these exercises to be held on a Sunday in June.
 Read Armington,s advertisement in The Transcript today.-Adv.
 Mrs. J. B. Bassett and Norman Ross were visitors with relatives in Prov jaence Thursday.
 Entertained on Birthday.
 Mrs. Annie B. Chamberlin entertain ed a party of friends at the home of her QauSnler. MrS. MdD6l dOTQOn, III Westf1eld Thursday, Mrs. ChambeFlin's 8 Ptrthday
 To Discuss Summer Campaign. meeting of the members of the Civic Federation is to be held with Mrc. A. H. Huntington next Tuesday afternoon for the discussion of mat sers concerning the summer activities sf the organization. An invitation has been extended to those interested to become members
 Teams to Collect May 16.
 Teams are to call for garbage and rubbish collected in cleanup activi- ties on Saturday. May 16, not on Sat urday of this week. All of next week is to be given for collecting the refuse and placing in piles ready to take away
 PeddIers Must Have License.
 Michael Longo has been appointed to keep tabs on peddlers who come into Killingly and do business without
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08

Mrs. John Dodge went to Providence Wednesday to visit relatives.
 Mrs. William H. Devolve and Mas ter Henry Devolve were callers in Central Village Wednesday,.
 John Newton is repairing the wash out at the arch bridge on Railroad avenue, near the crossing, and when finished it ought to last a generation. Another family has moved into the front tenement of the old Plainfield hotel.
 Mrs. Carl Mathewson took Nor wich trip Wednesday.
 Charlie Kennedy has finished work in the mill for the summer and will devote most of his time to gardening.
 Are you going to the circus?' is the question these days, and the usual answer is T suppose I shall have to take the kids
 Interest in pr. Tracy's Work.
 The letter of thanks for photograph of the Norwich Founders monument by the state librarian was read with interest by the people in our village where Dr. Dwight Tracy, now a res ident of Norwich, spent many sum mers before the Fry residence Cthe childhood home of Mrs. Tracy) passed into the hands of strangers.
 The Old Fry Mills.
 The old Fry mills (grist and saw fng)) were one of the old time indus tries of Plainfield. Corn and other grain were taken to the Fry mill by farmers for miles around and the saw
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08

John A. Morse, Jr., of Worcester. was visitor at his home here Thurs day.
 Edward Lillibridge of Danielson has entered the employ of L. E. Smith. Henry A. Ragoon of Marlboro was a visitor with friends in Putnam Thursday.
 Selig Goldman of Worcester was a visitor with Putnam relatives Thurs day.
 Returns from Florida.
 Steeple Tom Fitzpatrick of Willi- mantle, who has been spending the winter in Jacksonville, Fla, was a wis., ttor here Thursday
 B. Franklin Perry is visiting rela- tives at Bridgewater Mass.
 Elder Amasa Morse, who is observ- ing his Tooth birthday today (Friday) at the home of relatives in Stafford Springs, will receive the best wishes of many friends in Putnam.
 Melted Over $9o.
 The art exhibit at the high school brought in something over S90. This money Is to be expended for pictures for the school. The prize pictures to the rooms selling the most tickets go to the eighth grade and sopho- largest number of tickets. The prize pictures are Coret's Dance of the Nymphs and Stratford- Avon High School Girls Serve Delicious
 Lunch. A small party of professional and business men was entertained at luncheon at the high school Thursday noon by the members of the fresh men cooking class. All the praise that the gentlemen showered upon the young cooks would have made the lat ter very happy and very proud of their culinary accomplishments could they but have heard what was said The menu included fruit salad, soup. beef loaf, fried potatoes, salmon salad, rolls, pudding. roquefort cheese and coffee. all served in most appetizing
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08

helped solve the mystery of the bur glaries at the Bradley mansion and the cottages on the estate in Pomfret last week. It has been difficult in every case of breaks at Pomfret dur ing the last few months to find clues of value and there is no exception in the last instances
 Miss Katherine Hanrahan of Prov idence was the guest here Thursday of her aunt, Mrs. John Brennan of Church street
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08

mill was always busy when there was enough water. After MT. F'ry's death his family let the mill or hired a miller until the home was broken up by the death of Miss Julia Fry. the last of the daughters. Among those who worked in the old mills were John Dawley, Albert C. Greene, Jeremiah Greene, Lawrence McGee, Jacob A. Bennett and Turner E. Greene. Meal was never sweeter than that made by the old stone
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
Not a MoiIycoddIe.

Just what Villa should be called it is hard to say. but it is obvious to ell that he is not mollycoddle-Boston Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
PLAINFIELD

Washout Repaired-Local Interest in Work of pr. Dwight Tracy-The Old Fry Mills Recalled.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
PUTNAM

High School Girls Prepare and Serve Luneheon-Clean-up Week Parade Possible New ndustry-charIes A. Davis Arrested at DayviIIe MiII- Eighty Interested in Stafford TroI- ley Project.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
EMPLOYS 400 MEN.
New Industry Which May Come Through Business Mems Associa- ton

Putnam stands in line to get two me new industries as the result of the activity of the rejuvenated Bus mess Mems association. Considerable correspondence has been carried on With the management of a concern that employs 400 men and g. favorable impression created for Putnam. which mas many of the facilities which the concern Is looking for and does not nave some Of the things that the con instance -'i
 Auto FTetruek, Pro and Con.
 There was 8 great deal of discus- sion Thursday over the proposition f1retruck- The matter is to be decided in all probability. at a special citv meeting called for next week. and 1t is. evident that the meeting will De one of the most largely attended of any similar gathering held here in long while. There is very strono sentiment in favor of purchasing the apparatus and. of course, there is some opposition to so doing. Those favor ing the plan point to. the fact that lire losses in Putnam within the past two years might have been reduced more than five times the amount thai a truck would cost had the city owned one of the rapidly moving, right-on- the-Job pieces Of motor apparatus Those in favor of buying also call at tention to the fact that Putnam's fire losses have been 50 large within the past two years that an increase in insurance rates Is one of the possibil ities if something is not done to in- prove, or at least to increase, the fire fighting power of the city. Those op- posed to spending $s,000 for a motor truck for the fire department are al- together opposed to the plan on the grounds of economy in expenditures or are offering g substitute proposi- tion along the lines of buying cheap CT and ordinary motor truck and equipping it with hose and fire ex- unxutanezA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
MISS TANNER WON.
voIuntown Student at K. H. S. Award .
 ed $1o Farnum Prize for Essay

Miss MirsaT Tanner of Voluntown, daughter Of MT and Mrs. John E. Tanner has brought additional honor to Killingly High school second only to that achieved by herself in being awarded the state prize offered to stu
 dents in the high schools in Connect
 icut for the best essay of not more
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-02-19
RIBBONS ON ALL
OF The LATEST
LINGERIE DESIGNS

THOSE whose business It is to think
! UP pretty designs in lingerie. ap.
pear to have no mental pictures OF
garments in which ribbons are left
out. All the lacy and dainty made
undermuslins shown for spring are
constructed to carry ribbons, not
alone for decoration, but for fastening
and holding the garments In place.
For simple decoration, bows OF all
sorts with and without ends of baby
ribbon and of wider ribbons, are made
separately and pinned on with small
safety pins Narrow ribbon rosettes
and bows are sewed to place with a
few easily removed stitches. They
are not supposed to need laundering
as often as the body of the garment
and are therefore removable.
A new design for a nightgown is
shown here, having a yoke made of
alternating rows of Val lace and Swiss
embroidery In narrow insertions. II
is set onto the body Of the gown with
a band of embroidery The fulness in
the body of the gown is laid in very
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-02-19
TO GIVE EFFECT TO CLOTHES
So Much Depends on the Carriage Of
the Wcarer as to Whether She
.ooks Her Best.

| am sure every normal girl wants
10 look dainty and pretty. only she
doesn't always know how to 20 about
it.
First and foremost let her stand
straight.
STOPPING is habit that one needs
great will power to overcome.
There is a dangerous tendency to-
ward STOPPING shoulders in the pres
ent limp picturesque clothes now in
fashion. but don't give way to II.
Indulge in the baggy effects and
Magyar and kimono styles, but don't
stoop.
Simply let them fall into natural,
easy lines.
A crumpled collar. guimpe that is
so small that 1t gapes in the back Just
between the hooks. button missing
where It's absence Is revealed, a plain
pin where there should be little sill
yer or gilt safety pin. all these are ca
lamities when one starts off In a hur-
ry and then is suddenly conscious OF
them.
OF what use is it TO have dainty
blouse il you stoop so that II wrinkles
and says, or to have a handsome gown
II you stand so badly that its graceful
lines are spoiled.
You've seen the girl who has a gen.
erons dress allowance, yet somehow
cannot manage to look well dressed.
We've all seen her. She exists every.
where, She wears her clothes badly
in the first place. and she has not the
slightest realization OF the value of
little things which go to make a sue
eessful toilette.
Her ribbons are crumpled, her fril-
lings are soiled, her collar is not neat
ly pinned down in the. back, but insists
upon riding up under her coat, so that
it soon loses its pristine freshness
Exchange,
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-02-19
Cold Cured by Cold.

Without having gone anywhere
near either pole" writes a correspond
ent Of the London Chronicle, Il have
had my experience OF the fact that in
tense cold outside stops the cold In
the head. We were six men, essay.
ing to ascend on the Grand Combin,
in the Alps lover $4,000 feet. From
our first attempt we were driven back
by thunderstorr- and stay of some
hours to dry in the hut with the stove
going woke up all the microbes. When
we returned to the hut next day from
the valley, there were at least four
severe colds among US. with sneez.
ing and sore throats. On the third
morning we traversed our peak slow.
ly cutting snow and ice steps in
weather memorably bitter even for
that height. On the other side 1t sud.
denly occurred to me that had no
cold left, and the others made the
same discovery"
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-02-19
WELL LIKED IN WASHINGTON

Since her husband became a men,
ber of President Wilson's cabinet, Mrs.
Josephus Daniels. wife Of the secre-
tary OF the navy, has made herself one
Of the best loved women in Washing
ton. Her personal popularity and that
Of her husband may be explained in
the words Of a white-haired woman
who. last New Year day when the Sec
retary and Mrs. Daniels were holding
a public reception. sat In their drawing
room near the receiving line, holding a
court OF her own. Glancing proudly
toward the host and hostess, the white
haired woman remarked:
Those two love the whole world
No wonder people love them"
The speaker was Mrs. Daniels
mother. who knew whereof she spoke.
When Mrs. Daniels came from
Raleigh. N. c., few months ago to
take her place in Washington's social
life as one Of the cabinet hostesses
she brought with her four interesting
young sons and their old colored man.
my; also few choice pieces Of mahc
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-02-19
SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Also Have Things to Learn.

For many years had used coffee
and refused to be convinced OF its bad
effect upon the human system" writes
veteran school teacher.
Ten years ago | was obliged to
give up my much-loved work in the
public schools after years of continu-
Gus labor. had developed well de-
fined case of chronic coffee poisoning.
THE troubles were constipation,
flutterings of the heart, a humping
in the top Of my head, and various
parts OF my body, twitching of my
limbs, shaking of my head and, at
times after exertion. general gone
feeling. with toper's desire for very
strong coffee. was a nervous wreck
for years.
"A short time ego friends came to
visit US and they brought package
OF Postum with them, and urged me
to try 1t. ] was preiudiced because
some years back had drunk cup @.
weak. tasteless stuff called Postum
which did not like at ALL
This time, however, my friends
made the Postum according to direc-
tions on the package, and it won me.
Soon found myself improving in a
most decided fashion.
THE odor Of boiling coffee no long.
er tempts me. am SO greatly bene-
fitted by Postum that il continue to
improve as ! am now. I'll begin to
think have found the Fountain of
Perpetual Youth. This is no fancy
letter but stubborn facts which | am
glad to make known"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Write for a copy of The
Road to Wellville."
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-nust be well
boiled.
instant Postum-is q soluble pow.
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar. makes delicious bever-
age Instantly. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's Reason" for Postum.
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-02-19

THE popularity of little fancy waist
] coats doesn't seem to be waning.
On the contrary, new varieties, with
new decorations. are making their ap-
pearance every day. There is con-
tinuous performance going on in rib.
bon departments where the gorgeous
materials at hand inspire the design.
ers OF dress accessories.
A gay vest Of velvet brocaded rib
bon is shown here, lined with plain
satin. There is a plated girdle OF
messaline which extends about the
waist and holds the little vest In
place. This vest and girdle, by the
way. Is often worn as an ornament
with lace or net waist 1t is a sepa-
rate garment and need not be re-
moved with the coat or jacket worn
over 1t.
Handsome rhinestone. cut steel or
jet buttons are often added to the
ribbon waistcoat Altogether 1t is a
very brilliant little affair of much ele-
The Raymer enterprise., 1914-02-19

feet and what did do was by great
effort could not sleep at night and
of course felt very bad in the morning,
and had steady headache.
AFTER taking the second bottle ! no
ticed that the headache was not so bad,
rested better, and my nerves were
stronger. / continued its use until it
made new woman Of me, and now !
can hardly realize that l am able to do
SO much as do. Whenever l know any
woman in need Of a good medicine !
highly praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound" Mrs. FRANK
CLARK, 3l46 N. Tulip St, Richmond, Pa.
Women Have Been Telling Women
for forty years how Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has restored their
health when suffering with female ills.
This accounts for the enormous demand
for it from coast to coast If you are
troubled with any ailment peculiar to
women why don't you try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound? It
will pay you to do so. Lydia E. Pink
ham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass