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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
MARATHON RACE ANTICIPATED Will Take Place Memorial Day Mornng-Distance Five Miles Open to Any Amateur in Norwich and Vicinty-En- try List Opens Saturday.

A modified marathon race which has been anticipated by amateur run ners in this city and surrounding towns will be held Memorial day in the morning if enough interest can be aroused.
 This race is open to all amateur runners in Norwich and surrounding towns in New London county.
 A race of this sort has been desir- ed for some time and the distance will be five miles. The course is not vet laid out. For younger boys a proba- DIV one half or quarter race will be run For the winners very desirable owing cups will be given and will be suitable rewards
 Physical Director O. H. Nickerson of the local Y. M. c. A. will have charge of the races and will appoint judges at a later date.
 The entry list will open this canning Saturday and applications will be re- ceivel by Physical Director Kicker son at the Y. M. c. A., or by the Sporting Editor of The Bulletin.
 It is desired that the applications Tor entry be made early as possible So the promoters can judge whether there Is enough interest in the race, If there are about 15 or 20 interested the race will be held but if not it will be dropped.
 This race will be strictly for amateurs only over sixteen years of age This date is selected as 1t is a holiday and having it in the morning it will not interfere with the memorial exercises held in the afternoon. The finish most likely will be at the Y. M. c. A
 Any boy between the age of 1s and Is will be eligible for the junior race and it is hoped that the local run ners will seize the opportunity and will immediately send in their names
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
PROSPECTS BRIGHT AT
 THE STATE HOSPITAL.
Manager Chase Says He Will Have a
 Great Team-Crack Pitcher From New Hampshire Booked.

Manager Chase of the State Hospi- tai team reports that he has a bunch of good ball players this season and that their season opens May End. The team they play at this date has not vet been decided upon He says that he has received many challenges and will give the sporting public of the city some first class base ball.
 Manager Chase is arranging q series of games with the Sachems and exects to play the Academy boys in the early part of June
 Hayes. a southpaw, hailing from the TwoStat league in New Hampshire will do the pitching. He comes here with a well established reputation and has had a lot of experience on the mound.
 Manager Chase himself will do the catching. On the initial sack he has secured a new first baseman by the name of Howard and is considered a slugger with the club. Corbett. Nc Graw and a new man, Boner, will make up the infield. White and four or five good candidates to choose from will take care of the outheld terri tory.
 Manager Chase says that he is ready to hear from any fast team in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
STOCK MARKET STRONGER.
Range of Prices Narrow and Trading
 on Small Scale.

New York, April 15-Pressure on the stock market was relaxed today and while the movement was irregular there was no such appearance of gen. eTal weakness as during the proceed ing session. The buying power was limited, bat whenever the market showed signs of giving way a sufficient demand Spraf4g up to bring about a rally. The range of prices was nar- row and trading was on a much small or scale.
 The only determined effort to bring about & resumption of the decline which had been in progress most Of the time for a week was made during the noon hour, when the bears raeided $he market ea1centIatiag their attack on Union Pacific. Prices were forced under yesterdays low figures in many instances, but the effect Of the raid was shert-lived. Changes en the day with a few exceptions, were insignfi- cant.
 Mexican affairs played little part in the days market. Washington news was watched closely on the board room floor. but the general inclination was to await decisive developments Shares of corporations having interests in Mexico such as Snaeitlng and MeM- can Pets'olegna were heavy.
 Kansas and Texas preferred was again under pressure breaking to 3s
 
 Selling Of this stock was provoked by uncertainty as to what action the di- rectors, who are to meet next week, will take On the dividend. Cuts in the prices of copper metal and oil were reflected in heavineSS of the petroleum and copper shares.
 The sale of s6s, s,0oe.oo New York city 1-4 percent bonds about came up to expectations. in regard to the prices realized and tsse volume of bids. 1t had assumed that owing to the good demand for municipal bonds, the issue would be largely cver-subscribed- On the curb the bonds linen issued' sold as high as 1e2 3-16, the top record.
 Bonds were irregular Rock Island coilateraEs tssaoTed strength Total sales, par value, S2Sso, 900.
 United States twos registered and As registered declined 1-4 and Pana- ma 3s regist cred Ia on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16

Miss Margaret Rafftery Of the first grade is carrying on the work, and Miss Blanche Soule is substituting for Miss Rafftery.
 Principal H. Miles Gordy has moved his family to town and they are occu- pying the John Mahan place.
 Mrs. T. F. Mullen is the guest of friends in Boston.
 Mrs. Thomas Whitaker is visiting relatives in Lawrence, Mass.
 Stephen O. Rodnan of Providence is the guest of his brother, A. c. Rod- man.
 Mrs. A. D. Charter Is in Boston, called there by the illness Of her nephew.
 Interesting Entertainment Prof. John D. Libby gave a, very in. teresting entertainment in the way of readings and impersonationS at the Methodist church Tuesday evening.
 Richard Royce and family of Wil6- mantle are moving to West Stafford Mir. and Mrs. Fred Meyers of New Boston were recent guests of relatives in the borough
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
AMATEUR SPORTS.
Teams in Baltic Issue Challenges Warriors Win First Cancelled Soss Busy

The Baltic Invincibles would like to arrange for 8 game with the We'd nesday Knights of Taftville for next Saturday afternoon Answer through The Bulletin or notify Timothy Sulli- van, Manager, Baltic, Conn
 Baltic Outlaws Challenge.
 The Baltic Outlaws challenge any team in Eastern Connecticut under Is years of age The Athletics, Trim ners or Taftyffle preferred Send all challenges to John Sullivan or an swer through The Bulletin.
 Warriors Win First Game.
 The Norwich Town Warriors won their first game by defeating the Sur devants by the score of Il to 13. The batteries for the f1nners were Murray and Keller. For the losers were Hous- ton and Bush. The Warriors will ehaI- IenSe any team under IS years of age, They would like 8 game with the liar digs for April 2S. Send all challenges to J. Troland. Telephone 69S-5
 Red Sox Busy.
 The Red Sox of Jewett City played three games and have won all three This Saturday they will play a fast team from Baltic in Jewett City. The lineup follows:
 Jeffers c. Spicer p, Fisk. 1b, Do1an 2b LeClaire sS. McArthur 3b, Davis df, Fisk of, Harris df, and EEscock If Spicer, the steady pitcher will pitch against Baltic and a good game is ex- pectsd-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
LEGAL NOTICES

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD et Led yard, within and for the District ef LeGysTd- on the stia day of April,
 Present - SAMUEL. E. HOLDRlDGE, Judge
 E&sse of Gilbert K- Rogers, late of Ledyard. in said District deceased
 The AdministraIrix having exhibited her admin fstrs ton account with said st1ts to the Court Of Probate for said Dis strict for allowance and distribution, Ordered That the goth day of April, A n. 1914. 2 o'clock 1n the after noon at tsls Probafss Office in I.edyard- be. and the same IS. assigned for hearing on tine all0wsnc and distr-bII- tion of said Admin is tratrix's account The above and foregoing is true Attest: AMIJf4L F HoIDRIDGE.
 aprs Sd Judge Ar A ConRT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich within and for the District ef Norwich, on the 1stt day of April, Prese,l ,lfENyts J. AYLING. Judge
 Trust estate Of Maria T. Turner. ate 17se 'rrp+sses e-hiSited his annual sc- eesInt with said estate to the Court for showsnce; it is therefore
 Ordered Thar the 2sth day Of April, A n. 1874. al l1 o'clock in the fore noon. st the Probate Court Room in the Csty of &erwich, in District, De sss ana nie ssms is sppolsntIred n,s Ief,,soI Ter is directes |" give notice thereof by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said the da te of asid hearing and make re- turn to the CoIrt.
 NELSON ]. AYL1NG. Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true xses:.s FANNIE c. cHeRcH,
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
COLCHESTER
Hebrew Dramatic Society Gives Play
 -Honor Pupils at Academy School.

L. Tanenhaum was in New Haven
 Tuesday attending the meeting of the
 Connecticut State Optical society. A
 banquet was held at Hotel Taft. MT.
 course on the dissection of eyes under
 Prof. r. A Wolf of Columbia univer-
 sity, New York.
 Misses Elizabeth and Sarah Bige-
 low have returned to their home on
 South Main street, having spent the
 winter in the south.
 J. J. OtConnor. has returned from visiting his brother. Dr. Arthur Nf O'Connor, in Housatonic. Mass.
 Play by Dramatic Society. .ls There was a large attendance at. the entertainment in Tip Top hall Tues day evening given by the Colchester Hebrew Dramatic club. The four-act drama entitled HaneIe the Finisherin
 was successfully presented. Music was furnished by Gitlin's orchestra. The following members were in the cast: | MT. and Mrs. Joseph Sirrott. MT. and dor Mlntz, Mime. Brodsky. Philip Brown and F. Stock. The play was in the Yiddish language. J. Frank Rogers of Salem was call ing on friends in town Wednesday. At Moodus Entertainment. About 20 of the young people from the village went to Moodus Wednesday | minstrel entertainment for the benefit of St. Bridget's church of that place. \ dance was held after the show. Miss Julia Sullivan of Bridgeport is the guest of her parents, MT and Mrs.
 James Sullivan, on Niilimantic ave- nue.
 Academy School Honors. ! Miss Ruth Miner has gained the honor of valedict0rian of the class of 1914 in the Academy school and Charles Il. Blacker is to be the salu- tatorian.
 Miss Alice Bigelow of East Hampton Is at her home on South Main street for a few days vacation. L. H. Bartlett of New Haven was & Colchester visitor Wednesday. J. HorowitZ returned Tuesday from a few days visit in New York. B. Maiofes is the guest of friends in 1 New York this week. Will Exchange PuiPits. [ Rev. H. A. Blake, pastor of the Con gregational church, will exchange nul- pits with Rev. E. O. Meade of Exeter church next Sunday. Abraham Elgart returned to New | York Tuesday after a weeks visit with 1 his family Linwood avenue. Home from Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Seth w. Carver have
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Boston Evens Series.

Boston, April 15.-Notwithstandin extremely cold weather for baseball. Washington and Boston played a fast game today, the locals winning ? to 1. A thermometer in the grandstand registered only five degrees above freezing
 F'oston, who pitched for the Red Sox, was effective in every inning, except the second, when the Senators bunch ed two hits with two errors and scored their only run.
 Boston tied the game in that inning on Lewis two base hit and Yerkes' single The locals won in the sixth after Engle singled, went to second on a base on balls to Lewis and scored on Gardner's hit. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Chicago Won by Good Hitting.

Chicago, April 15.-Timely hitting by Chicago coupled with the sensational fielding of Weaver, enabled the locals to make it two straight from Cleveland today, to l. The game was 2. pitch ers' battle between Cieotte and Steen. The locals jumped into the lead in the first inning after Weaver had singled and after taking second on an inieid out, scored on single by Collins. The visitors tied in the sixth on sin gles by Johnston and Jackson and a sacrifice hit by Turner and Lajoies sacrifice fly. Quick work on Bodies part in this inning gave the Chicago ans a double play which prevented the visitors making more runs. Chicago came back strong in the seventh. By punching hits of Collins and Schailz with Bodies sacrifice between they put across the winning run. Cicotte pitched his best ball in the pinChes. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
sToNINGTON
Cars Run Through Without Change Annual Meeting of Calvary Episco- pal Church.

Owing to the work on the state highway between Stoninston and Westerly. passengers on the Ciroton and Stonington trolley cars have been park. Monday night a track was laid connecting the main tracks and cars have been running through without transferring passengers.
 Officers of Calvary Parish.
 The annual meeting of Calvary Epis- copai parish was held Monday night, when the following officers were elect ed: Senior warden, Thomas Wilkin- son; junior warden, Alexander r. Loper; vestrymen, George Taylor, Ephriam Williams, Robert l.. Burtch, William H. Hallett, LaVerne Burdick, William A. Armstrong and George D. Hallett; clerk, Robert l.. Burtch; treasurer, Thomas Wilkinson; auditor, Alexander P. Loper; substitutes, George Taylor and Robert Burtch; warden and vestry committee, Rev Charles P. Mason, Thomas Wilkin- sic, Rev. Charles P. Mason, Thomas Wilkinson and Alexander P. Loper; sexton committed Thomas Wilkinson, George Hallett and w. $. Loper.
 Holds Annual Meeting.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Sec ond Congregational church has held its annual meeting and the following
  Ira E. Palmer; vice president. Miss Caroline Smith; secretary and treas urer, Miss Maria B. Trumbun; execu- tive committee, Miss Lizzie Trumbull, Mrs. Frank B. Moves. Mrs. fDw1ght C. Stone, Mrs. J. Benjamin Brown. Miss Mary Shalling and Miss Jennie Trum- bull. -t
 ChIdren's Offerings.
 Sunday there was an attendance of 101 at the Second Congregational Sun day school. The pupils of the primary department gave an offering Of S4-5S for the Woman's Board of Missions :.
 At the Baptist church the children Of the Sunday school gave $S.16 for Sun day school work.
 Borough interests.
 At the meeting of the Travel club Tuesday Rev. F. A. Jones of Westerly gave an interesting talk on The City of Washington
 Thomas Wilkinson and Dr. James $. Weeks went to Hartford Tuesday to attend the annual meeting of the grand council. Royal Arcantirn. Miss Catherine Thayer has returned to Attleboro, Mass, after visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John H. Thayer.
 Miss Nellie Gearity and Frank Gear ity attended the charity ball at New London Monday night.
 Miss Viola Watson has been the guest of friends in Chester. Personal Items. MT. and Mrs. Karl A. Reichie and son have returned to Bristol after visiting Judge and Mrs. L. D Fair brother.
 John Stanton Palmer of New York is at the Ocean house. Miss Susan c. Durgin has returned to Providence.
 Alexander P. Loper is in New York on a business trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
HOW,S THISS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of CatarT-h that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
 F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo O We, the u2d derS1gned, have known F, J. Csheney for the last 5 years and be- lsevo him peri ectly hoaerahle in ali business transactions and financially able to carry out any ebligatieas made by his firm
 NATIONAL BARK OF COMMERCE.
 ToIedo, O Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter nsiiy acting directly upon the blood snd mucous surfaces of the system, 1fest1ruorSzls sent fzee- Hrice zs cents per bottle Sold by all druggists. Take Halls Family Pills for csRsti- pettaa-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Check Your April Cough.

Thawing frost and April rains chill you to the very marrow, you catch cold head and lungs stuIfed-you are fe- verish-cough continually, and feel miserable-you need pr. Kings New Discovery. It sootheS inhamed and ir- ritaJed throat and lungs. stops cough. your head clears up. lever leaves, and you feel fine. MT. J. T. Davis of Stickney Corner, Me. was cured of a. dreadful cough after doctors treat- ment and all other remedies failed.s Relief or money back. Pleasant-chil- dren like it. Get a bottle today. 50d and S1, at your druggist BuckleniS Arnica SalVe fer all sores.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Pirates Defeated St. Louis.

St. Louis, April 15-The Pittsburgh Nationals, by timely hitting and through errors of the St. Louis club, turned the tables on the local team today and won, to 1.
 Errors and bases on balls helped the visitors, the home club making five errors behind Sailee, who passed six. In the five times he went to the plate, Gibson was passed three times, twice Intentionally with two men on bases. Twice he singled. sending a runner across the plate each time
 The home team scored it's run on a single by Butler, who took second on Wagner's poor throw to first and two sacrifices. Officially, DoIan did not bat in today's game, as he got three passes and sacrifice in as many trips tn the ruhber. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Patent Granted Harry Mccarthy Prison Sentence for Breaking and Enterine-BuckieyK Reyes Wedding.


 Harry Mccarthy, son of NJ. H. Me Carthy formerly of the Stafford hotel, has been granted a patent on an cleo tric signal device for use in wireless telegraph stations. The use ot thls device does away with the necessity or having the operator carry the receiver on his head all the time.
 Sentenced to Priscn.
 Joseph DeIlomo of Stafford Springs pleaded guilty to breaking and enter ing the storeroOm of Joseph WaSser- man in the Campo building, in the su- perior court in Rockville Tuesday Judge Gardiner Greene sentenced him to a term of not less than one nor more than two years in the state prison.
 Brings Bride from Ware.
 Timothy Buckley. who has been working as 0 baker for Joseph Ere geau for the past two years, surprised his friends when he returned to town Monday morning after spending Easter at his home in Ware by bringing q bride. Mr- Buckley married Miss Bes- sic Reyes of Springfield at 6.30 Mon day morning. Miss Mary Buckley, sis ter of the groom, was bridesmaid, and the best man was Henry AicNaney. Rev. Percy V. Norwood. Deputy Sher- if Louis Helm, Joseph Wasserman and ed a session of the superior court in Rockville Tuesday. Mir. Norwood in voked the divine blessing at the open ing of court.
 Favorable reports are received from Mrs. w. E. Benton. who was operated on at the Hartford hospital Saturday for appendicitis.
 A. L Mitchell is in New York on a business trip.
 R. H. Leonard of Rockville was in town Tuesday.
 Teacher III.
 Miss Mary E. Smith is unable to teach this week on account of illness,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
DANNY MURPHY SMASHED
 OUT A DOUBLE.
Federal Officials Pleased With Opening Game in Pittsbureh-Seaton Pitched Good Ball

In the game between the Tip Tops and the Pittsburghs Tuesday, Danny Murphy, the former Athletic captain, made a, great showing and demonstrat- ed that he still has plenty of good live ly baseball ability on tap and is sure to surprise his friends. With his eagle batting eye Danny smashed the horsehide for two sacks and drew a pass in the final inning. In the outfield he covered the right territory in his usual style getting everything that came his way.
 James Gilmore and the Wards were present at the game and expressed much gratitude as to the number of spectatfors besides the good showing both teams made. Both teams played almost a faultless game with only one error slated for each.
 Tom Seaton the former pitcher for the Phillies who has been a bone os contention not only between organ ized ball and the Federals, but be- tween the Federal clubs as well was in the box for Brooklyn. He showed that he was well worth the strife he caused. for he twfrled invincible ball all through the game.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16

returned from a two months stay in Florida.
 Edward AI Day has returned to Hartford.
 Saul Klingon of Toronto, Canada, was the guest of his uncle, II. Klingon, on Broadway, the past week.
 Mrs. Etta Lombard is visiting friends in Exeter.
 Colchester grange held their meeting in Grange hall Tuesday evening.
 Miss Miriam Cragin and Miss Helen Kingsbury have returned to their homes in New York after spending Easter with relatives in town.
 Henry J. Bailey, driver of R. F. D. route No. l, is i'll at his home on south Main street. Substitute Carrier C. E. Staples is driving on the route.
 Miss Belle Strong has returned from a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. John V. Reynolds, in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
strenathens Weak and Tired Women.

T was under great strain nursing .. relative through three monthS' sicE- ness" writes Mrs. J. C. Van De Sanda of Kirkland, H., and Electric Bitteys kept me from breaking down. I VIII never be without it. Do you feel tired and worn out? No appetite and food won't digest? It isn't the spring weather. You need Electric Bitters. Start a months treatment today; nothing better for stomach, liver and kidneys. The great spring tonic. Re- lief or money back. soc and S1, at your druggist.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Clears csmp4sxion-semovs Skin
 Aiaanssi,ss

Why go through life embarrassed and dis6guEed with Pis,aRafez, erup1ons, blsckheadS, red rougM Skin, or suffer iax the tortares ef eczema, itch, letter,
 Aat Ii1eurn- JGxt ask y-oar druggist for Dr. HeAsous Ec1ezna Ointment Follow the simple suggestions and your skin worries are over. Mild, soothing effective Exceilent for babies and delicate. tender skin Stops chappinS. Always helps. Rcsiaf or money back soc. ct rcar druggist
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Children Who Are Sickly

Mothers who value their own comfort and the welfare of their children should never be without a box of Mother use throughout the season. They break up Colds relieve FeveTishness, ,Coustipa- ton, TeeUnlns 41IsordeFss Headache and Stomach Troubles. Used by Mothers for 24 years. These powders never fail
 Sold by all Drug Stores. 25c. Don't ac- cent any substitute. Sample mailed free. Address Allen S, olmsted, LS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
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TaftvilIe vs. PIainfieId.

Taftville soccer team journeys to Plainffeld Saturday for a return game. The Taftvilie lineup will be selected from the following players: H. Fin Iayson, goal; F. Sutton and Dejardin. fuullbacks; w. White, F. Smith and F. Greenhalgh. halfbacks; Bob Filling A. FinIayson. J. Blanchette, F. Knowles and Jess Greenhalgh. forwards; W. Mather, reserve