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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
Brief Mention.


 W. E. Jackson spent Wednesday in New London.
 Herman Simmons is in New York for a. week s stay.
 Frank White of Boston spent We'd nesday in this city.
 James I4awIer of Boston was a local visitor Wednesday.
 Mrs. D. L. Ross is spending a few days in New York
 George Siswick is in Boston on a short business trip.
 William E. W. Dow of Norwich spent Wednesday in this city.
 c. F. DeLong of New York was a local visitor Wednesday.
 Rev. and Mrs. C. l.. Adams return ed Wednesday from Boston.
 Mrs. Carton White of East Thomp- son is visiting friends in this city.
 Local friends entertained pr. G. W. May of South Manchester Wednesday.
 Frank Ferguson returned to New Haven Wednesday after a visit in this city.
 C. W. Johnson of East Hartford was in this city Wednesday calling 'on friends.
 Mrs. Charles Bradbury and Mrs. George o. Strong spent Wednesday in Stafford.
 Mrs. J. B. Fullerton entertained Mrs. George W. May of South Manchester Wednesday.
 FIorimond Bergeron is in South Manchester for a few days on business for John c. Bill.
 Mrs. Fred Mason of Hayden street is entertaining her sister, Miss Leila Fitts, of Hampton.
 w. P. Barstow is in New York on business relative to the Smith Win chester Machine company.
 Austin D. Boss is spending a few days in Fall River and Providence in the interest of the American Thread company.
 G. V. Smith of West Wilmington and Prof Kirkpatrick will attend a poultry convention in Hartford this (Thurs- day) evening.
 In Hartford Wednesday were Miss Mary Adams, Mrs. J. Brown, Charles Anderson, Mrs. Louis Kingsbury, MT and Mrs Louis Arnold. C. B. Pomeroy
 The Willimantic Gas and Electric Light company have their men out making the necessary changes in the gas meters for the new schedule of price for gas.
 Tuesday evening at about 7.9o o'clock party of young people who had planned a sleigh ride came to grief by the refusal of the improVised sleigh to hold together.
 Elmer Norton is substituting a. janitor at the Natchaug school Mir SOuthworth, the regular janitor, has been on duty day and night during the past week on account of the severe weather, which necessitates constant care of the heating apparatus in the building. Miss Mary Coffee Of Hartford is en- tertaiuing her sister. Miss Josephine Coffee, of the local telephone exchange Miss Coffee attended the grand bal given by the unrses of St. Francis 1 hospital for the benefit of the hospital Thursday evening. Miss Mary Coffee is one of the nurses in training at St Francis hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
JEWETT CITY.
Ten Births, Six Marriages and Seven Deaths In January-Dr. J. H. Me LauahIin Attends State Fish and Game Commission - Morton F. Plants Proffer Accepted.

The vital statistics for January filed with Town Clerk John Welsh show ten births, six marriages and seven deaths The births are FranCeska- Naslon- son of MariannaMalk and Alexander Yasi- on; Leo Kadia MioducZausk, daughter of Watentyno PawlonicZ and Joe Mi oduczzanski; Dorothy Lefevre, daugh- ter of Delina Ethier and George A. Le- febre: Paul Andrew Sujdak, daughter of Barbara Szedak and Andrew Su1- dak: Franciska Baianowsd, daughter of Mary Anne Godek and Stanislaw daughter of Rosa Gauthier and Daniel H. Kenyon; Arthur Henry J- L. ron taine. son of Marie Megare and Ur- ban Fontaine; Sophia BOrda, daughter of Mary mack and Andrew Borda; FeckIa Konaski, daughter of Kate Su- langer and Victor konarski; Stanislaw Gaska. daughter of Valencia Zegenak and John Gaska. Eva Barre. daughter of Josephine Dubraye and Bruno Bar re.
 The marriages were: Joseph Norvak and Antonia Yisuwoska: Alphonse N. Iefevre and Clemence I.amothe; Joseph Dobolak and Mary Rvs. Prank Geer and Ursula. M. Paten. Cyrus N Fletcher and Irmis M. Burton; William J. Cotter and Fannie N. Brennan.
 The deaths were those of George Anthony from gastro ententis; Mary NJ. McNlCOl, CnFOnlC nepnIllls, Mary Grenier. cerebral hemorrhage; Pearl Frederick Salisbury. congestion of the lungs; Thomas Wilbur intestinal ob- strEction: Abbie A. B. Champlin, pa ralysls agitaus: Thomas Mitchell, cer- ebral hemorrhage.
 Offer of Morton Plant Accepted.
 Dr. J. F. Mclaughlin was in Hart ford Tuesday to attend the meeting of the state fsh and game commission to consider the offer of Morton F. Plant of his 5000 acre game preserve be- tween East Lyme and New London to the state for a term of years. The of fer was accepted and Dr. Mclaughlin Is one of the committee of three with Senator E, Hart Fenn and pr. l.. C. Sanford appointed to inspect the pre- serve.
 Nevsy Notes.
 P. ii. Hiscox and Earl Hiscox spent Wednesday in Boston.
 property of Ashland Cotton company situated on East Main street between Ashland store and the Jewett City Press building
 The Ladies Aid society of the Bap- tist church meets at Mrs. Hattie Iii linghast's this afternoon.
 The Ladies Society ef the Method ist uGhFeh held valentine social last week.
 Edward Lituefield, whe Is recover ing from an operation for aPpendicit- is went te New London Wednesday foI tive weeks, accompanied by his wife Prom there he will go te New Haven,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
Willinantic, Danielson and Putnam


had but one substitute Kelley and Mccormick were left in. The visitors thought that they had not been treated fairly, and the bad blood which this occasioned lasted throughout the game. which was won by Windham by the score of 40 to 13. Fouls were call ed frequently and Crane distinguished himself by throwing nine foul goals. Toward the close of the game Reid, Reilly and Cotter went in as substi- tutes for the locals. but South Man chester did not pick up any on the team then.
 The lineup and score follows:
 South Manchester H. S.-O'Gorman, Rogers If, Rood If, Way c, Mccormick lg, Egan rg.
 Windham H. S.-Crane If. Kelley If. Chappell, Reid C. Brown. Reilly lg, Gates. Cotter rg.
 Goals. Rood 3, Way 1, McMormick 1. Kelley l. Crane 3, Chappell 5. Brown 3, Gates ?: goals from fouls Crane g, Egan 1, Rogers 2
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Funeral of Henry Dennis-Principai A. B. Merrill to Lecture Here Party at MT. and Mrs. John A. Fes< ter'S

MT and Mrs. George L. Dennis wcrs in Spencer. Mass, Wednesday after noon attending the funeral of Henry Dennis, the formers uncle. He was at one time in the clothing business here and is remembered. by the older residents.
 Mrs. Annie Butler of Danbury is visiting her aunt. Mrs. c. H. Baker.
 Mrs. W H. Reed is spending two weeks with friends in Brooklyn.
 Mrs. D. N. Browne of New York is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Philo West in Stafordviue.
 Miss Helen Preston of West Staf- ford has been in NewpouU1lle. Mass. attending the funeral of her'uncle. Rev. Theron Brown, the author
 Charles Young has moved from the Fairfield house in West Stafford to the Springs.
 Supper and Entertainment
 The young people of the West Staf- Ford Congregational church gave q very interesting entertainment follow ing the supper at the church Tues day evening
 Rev. Waller P. Buck will preach at Crystal Lake church Sunday afternoon al two o'clock
 Miss Margaret Glover of the Hol- low is spending a week with friends in Worcester
 Principal A. B. Merrill to Speak.
 A pElLClItd1 OA LAl- SN<SA0 normal school at New Haven has promised the local Business Mems as sociation to give a lecture here on edu- cation a little later. The date is not yet definitely fixed
 Engagement Announced.
 The engagement is announced of Miss Mollie E. Hurst of Pittsburg, Pa to William Karl Wobbicke for merly of Stafford Hollow. Mir. Wob- bicke has been cashier of the UndeE- wood Typewriter company at Pitts burg for the past four years. Entertained at Foster Home. Mir. and Mrs. John A. Foster tn- vited friends to a party at the Foster homestead on Stafford street Tuesday evening The party numbered about 75. Two large sleighs took up sev- erai people from the Springs. Tho large dining room was used for danc- ing and there were refreshments, nu- sic and whist. The party was in re- turn for one given Mir. and Mrs. Fos- ter a year ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
What Thin Folks Should Do
 To Gain Weight
Physicians Advice For Thin, Unde-
 veloped Men and Women

Thousands of people suffer from ex- cessiVe thinness, weak nerves and fec ble stomacHs who, having tried adVer- t1sed flesh makers, food-fads, physical culture stunts and rub-on creams, re- slgn themselves to lifelong sk4nniness and think nothing will make them fat. ct their case is not hopeless. A re- gently discovered regeneratlve force makes fat grow after years of thin ness, and is also unequalled fer repair ing the waste of sickness CT faulty di- geStlon and for str en g theRiHg the nerves. This remarkable discovery is called Sargol. Six stFeRg tn eniHg fat producing elements of acknowledged merit have been cambiR ed in this peer less preparation, which is endorsed by eminent physicians and used by prem lnent people everywhere. It is Abso- lutely harmless, inexpensive and eff CIent
 l months systematic use sf Sargel should produce flesh and strength by correcting faults of digestion and by supplying highly concentrated fats to the blood fncFOased nourisAEHeat is obtained aTr9m the food eaten and the additional fats that tAin pSople need are provided. Lee & OES0od and atheF leading druggists SupPfy SaEgol and say there Is a large demand Tor it.
 N hIle JAis new prepara ton has given splendid results as a erve-tonie ana Vtallzer. 1t should not De used by ner vous peop4e unless they wish to gain at least teh pounds of flesh.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
Conductor Edwin F. Cowen.
Sill Stnrinn Civ lee

Supt. Henderson $. Moulton is let ting no opportunity slip by when it comes to filling up the city's ice houses. He had about 35 men at work Wednesday clearing the snow off the ice at the plant with the aid of horses and snow scrapers and cutting and harvesting the ice as it was uncovered The actual harvesting began around 2 o'clock, and a good amount was put in. The cakes when they left the planer were a full 13 1-2 inches in thickness and fine, clear ice. The ice on the basin is about 16 inches thick. With any kind of seasonabIe weather, this week will see all of the houses filled, but another storm has been pre- dicted and Mir. Moulton is wasting no time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
PUTNAM
Man Who Wanted Jail Sentence Given Three Months-TotsI Estimate for City Departments $2s, ,56o-Munici- pal Water Plant Nets $7,342-Gaene Brothers Defeat Six Tetreaults.

John A. Morse, Jr., of Worcester. is spending few days at his home in L. E. Smith was in Boston on 2 business trip Wednesday.
 Arthur F. Maurice of Woonsocket day.
 Walks Ordered Cleaned.
 Mayor Archibald Macdonald has is sued an order directing attention to sidewalks. .
 Funeral of William Heath.
 MT. and Mrs. c. E. Heath were at Arlington, N. J., Wednesday to at tend the funeral of William Heath. brother of Mir. Heath
 The Woonsocket High school bas- ketpaH team will be here tomorrow (frdayl morning for a me with the P. H. S team.
 Crosswalks in the business section were freed from snow by men of the street department Wednesday.
 James Goldman of South Manches- ter, successor to George M. Fine as manager of the Park theater there was visitor in Putnam Wednesday.
 Got What He Wanted.
 Judge J. Harry Mann sentenced Frank Martin to serve three months in jail on a vagrancy charge when the prisoner was presented in the city
  toxication charge. He was fined on the latter charge. Martin was the man who demanded to be arrested on Tuesday
 Does Not Apply to, Domestic Mail.
 Relative to the treatment of unpaid or insufficiently prepaid mail, as dis cussed in a recent order of the depart ment, Postmaster F. c. Letters makes it clear that the order in no way ap- plies to domestic mail. Domestic mail when unpaid and insufficiently pre- paid will be treated as heretofore.
 Putnam people who spend their va cations at Webster lake or who go there a number of times each sum mer will be interested in the project to build a public bathhouse at the pretty resort. The construction of such a building is being discussed in the nearby town.
 Strong Play at Theatre.
 The Grafters. story of New York life was the offering of the White side-Strauss company at the Bradley theatre Wednesday afternoon and eve ming and in the opinion of many the best play of the week to date.
 Indications are that students from Danielson and other places in Killing ly as well as in surrounding towns will avail themselves of the right to come to Putnam to study at the textile school soon to be opened in the Ham mond hall building under the auspices of the state.
 School chIdren's Sleishing Partiesl A number of sleighing parties for school children from surrounding towns were in Putnam Wednesday af- ternoon, when weather conditions were excellent for a ride One of the par ties was made up of the eighth grade pupils of the School street school in Danielson, Miss Ida J. Tripp teacher.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
FUNERALS.
Mrs. EIizaheth Cole,

Ar the church in Foster Center Wed nesday afternoon Rev. H. B. GoOdseil of South Killingly officiated at the funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Cole, who died in Foster Saturday night. Burial was in the Foster Cen ter cemetery. A. F. Wood was the funeral director.
 AIonzo Potter.
 On the special car Oregon. of the Rhode Island company. the body of Alonzo Potter. who died Sunday in South Attleboro, was brought to Dan ielson for burial in Westfield ceme- tery Wednesday afternoon at l2.S0. The body was accompanied by relatives and friends Services were held at the chapel at the cemetery. Rev. Sealey Bryant of South Attleboro officiating
 A. F. Wood was the funeral director. The bearers were members of Mc- Gregor post. c. A. R.
 Methodist Church Committees.
 The following are the committees of the Methodist church for the ensuing year: Foreign missions. Miss Myra Codding, Mrs Sarah Morse, Luther Filling. Miss Ruth Fisk; home mis- Reach. Mrs. Arnold Wilde. Luther Pil- ling Miss Ruth Fisk: Sunday school, F. A. Kennedy. Miss Edith Fisk. Mrs. Herbert Briggs, Harold Holehouse; tracts, Percy Hammond; temperance, Sidney H. Perry, William McEwen; 1; education. Miss Emma Filling, Mrs. Emma Day; freedmap's aid. Alice Briggs: hospital Mrs. ". H. Judson, Mrs. S. H. Perry, Mss Sadie Harvey: church records. Sidney H. Perry, Miss Ethel Kennedy; auditing accounts, F. E. Colvin, A. F. Wood, F. A. Kennedy; parsonage and furniture, president and treasurer of trustees, president and officers of the Ladies society; estimat- ing and finance Nathan D. Prince, Hen ry A. McEWen, Luther Filling, F. A. Kennedy. William ID. Reach; music, Nathan D. Prince, Dr. w. H. Judson, Mrs. F. A. Kennedy, Mrs. S. H. Perry, Mrs. William Martin.
 Eleven Deaths In January.
 Kiliingiy had enc of the high death rates of towns of the state during Jan uaFS, according t9 figures contained in the elFFeRt issue of the m9nthly bulletin 6f the state board of health. There were II deaths. representing an annual death rate Der thousand of s03 Tine average fer the towns that sent in reports was l6.4. The report shows that killihgiy was free from in feetisus diseases during the month covered by ui4e rePsRt.
 Mrs H c. AtWeSd entertained the mem heFs ef the Ladies Art club at her home sn Bread street "Wednesday aft ernGeR.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
NET EARNINGS $7,342.
Municipal Water Plant Profitable As
 set for Past Year.

Edward Mullan. c. Allen Hawkins and c. Harold Gilpatric water com missioners of the city of Putnam. have reported to the common council that the net earnings of the municipally owned plant for the period from Oct 19. 1912 to Dec. 31. 1913, amounted to s7.342.76. The gross income was $33,404.94. Of the net profits ST65 was invested in making 5.21S feet of ex- tensions to the water system. thereby extending the service to sections of the city where it was needed and opening up a field of additional rev. enue
 George w. Webster Building DsyviIIe
 Residence.
 George W. Webster, who is in the railway mail service and makes his home with his mother in this city, has made arrangements for the construc- ton during the coming season of a large house of the bungalow type on property that he owns in Dayville op- posite St. Josephs church property MT. Webster and his mother are to make their home in Dayville after the house is completed
 Going to Jewot+ City Meeting.
 The Circuit league made up of members of Methodist churches in eastern Connecticut Is to have a meet ing at JeWett City Saturday evening
  quet at o'clock. Members who will attend from Putnam have planned to leave here on an afternoon ear. Officers of Congregational Mems Class
 Following are the newly elected members of the Mems class of the Congregational church! President, F, J. Daniels; vice president, G. Harold GilPatFiej secretary, J, H, Bael1us; chairman of social committee. George k. Shaw; chairman of membership committee, E. c. Mersei chairman of devotional coFEmittee. E. Al. Warner. It has been voted ts change the name of the organization to the Welcome class.
 For 5eHefit sf Equal Franchise League
 AfEs. Higgins Employment bureau, a sketeh, was presented uRder the ausPisas and fer the beHeEt of the Equal Franchise league at aa enter tainment in 0dd Fellows hall Wed ReSday evening
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
Prize competition at Niobt School.

There are about II contestants in the evening school for the prizes of fered by the local branch of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The subject of the essay is Advice to immigrants. The prizes consist of a 8 god piece to the pupil producing the best essay and $2.50 in gold to the second. Much interest has been mani fested by teachers and pupils. The prize compositions will be read by the winners in the contest at the public exercises to be held next Monday evening at the close of the night school, when the prizes will be award ad
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
KEPT LIGHT IN WINDOW.
When Neiehbors of Lonely John Fitch Failed to See Signal They Became Alarmed.

John Fitch died at his home at Mansfield Four Corners Wednesday morning of cerebral hemorrhage al the age Of S6 Since the death of his wife and daughter over 20 years .ago MT Fitch had lived alone and had done his own work about the house For some years ne had had no occupation. but was reputed to be a man of some means.
 During his lonely existence of late he had been in the habit of leaving q light in his window each night, that his neighbors might know that every thing was all right with him. so when no light was seen in the customary place some of those in his neighbor- hood went to the house and found him unconscious. Medical aid was sum moned and someone was with him from that time until his death We'd nesday- Distant relatives in Provi- dence, R. l., and in Waterbury sur vivS him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
leys Tuesday evening. The following
Gagne Brothers.
Moosie Becomes Bostonese-likes
Beans.

The Boston Post of Wednesday said: Visitors to the office of N. Waldo Ken nedy of the Loyal Order of Moose at PA Washington street are always in terested in MT. kennedy's little nal tese terrier named Moosie. which is not only a very knowing animal, but makes friends with all callers.
 - Although MoOsie is from the south and had never seen any snow or cold weather until this winter, she has be- come quite a BOst0nian- Among other things, she has become very fond of baked beans, especially the large kid ney variety. She will walk and dance on her hind legs if a bean is held up in front of her until she catches the bean when it is dropped into her mouth
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
HEAD sTUFFEp7 GOT
 4 COLD? TRY PAPE's
"Pape's Cold Compound" relieves worst cold or the grippe in few
 hours-No quinine used.

Take "Pape's Cold Componnd'' every two hours until you have taken three doses, then all grippe misery goes and your cold will be broken. It promptly opens your clogged-up nostrlis and the air passages of the head; stops nasty discharge or nose running; relieves the headache dull ness feverishness, sore throat, sneez- ing. soreness and stiffness
 Don't stay stuffed-upI Quit blow ing and snuff1ing. Ease your throb- ping head-nothinE else in the world gives such prompt relief as Papes Cold Compound" which costs only 25 cents at any drug store. IL acts without assistance, tastes nice. and causes no inconvenience Accept no substitute.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19

Second Lieut. James L. Cochrane has been appointed quartermaster ser geant in charge of the state armory in this city. to succeed his father the late Capt. James Cochrane. An order to that effect has been received by Capt. l.. N. Dondero of Company L.
 Sergeant CoChrane's resignation as second lieutenant was sent in to Hart ford about week ago, together with an application for the appointment which has now been granted him. He is a popular young man in the. com pany and is expected to prove highly efficient in his new position.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19

Stratford Declaring that his wife had too many cousins calling on her. Jesse J. Knapp of Stratford appeared before Judge Curtis in the superior court at Bridgeport. recently, to get a divorce from Anna B. Knapp of parts unknown. Knapp testified that soon after they were married he noticed a number of strange men calling at the house. The case was continued.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
threatened with pneumonia: but is
Snow Kennedy.

Friends here have received ana nouncement of the wedding of Vsl- entine's oay of Edward Mortimer Snow and Miss Alice Kennedy at Warren. R. l. Miss Kennedy is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. ChaEles E. Kennedy. who formerly resided in this village, but are now residents of Providenos> MT. and Mrs. Snow will besat home aE Lowell, Mass, after June first.
 The Thursday club will hold its meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mathew Barr on High street The readers will be Miss Belle Cray, dc- tion: and Mrs George Chipulan, his- tory,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
SOUTH MANCHESTER DEAFEArED
Score 40 to IS in Favor of w. H. s. Team - Scrappy and Roughhouse Contest.

The game of basketball between the Windham High five and a team from the South Manchester High school Wednesday afternoon on the Y. NJ C.
 A. floor resembled a genuine old fash toned roughhouse more than a real game, at least for considerable of. the time. In the first half O'Gorman and Mccormick of the visitors and Kelley of the local boys were ordered off the floor for sCrapping, but on the plea of the South Manchester team that they
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
Transferred to Colchester.

Frank Whaley of Norwich, who is employed by the Southern New Eng land Telephone company, has been transferred from Willimantic to Col chester. Mir. Whaley left here for Col chester Monday evening. Mrs. Whaley is in Norwich for the present.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
WILLIMANTIC
What Is Going On Toniqht

Court Windham, No. 97, F. of A, at ES Center Street. & Hall.
 obwebetuck Lodge, No. 1S, l. o. o. F., at 307 Main Street. Armory.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
kOOSU?
Snow Kennedy Marriase-Thursday
 Club To Meet.

George F. Mortimer, q feEraer resi- dent. now employed in Webster. Mass. has been spending a few days with relatires in the village.
 Miss Clara F. West has returasd from a visit of sereraI days With rel atixes in Providence.
 Joel Mortiiner, an aged resideR; of the -SteRs HiA district, has bsss
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
Only One Pupil Attended School.

Miss Gladys Bradley. who teaches in Andover, had one pupil in attendance Monday. and the same number re- sponded to the rollcall Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
WiIIiam WiIson spoiIs Good Record.

Willmantic's good record for the past few days was broken Wednesday when William Wilson, who was in the station house, began to see things and was hustled off to the town farm for much needed rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19
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