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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
PUTNAM
Snow Removal Costs $260-Fi5ai Pre- Lenten Gayeties-6uriaI of Charles CoRley-check for School Library Grant.


 It cost a little more than $aso te re- move the snow from the strets In the business section of the city. Of this about s150.. was borne by the Shore Line Electric company.
 Students from Pomfret school and for the holiday were in Putnam on sleighing parties Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Rae Coolidge of I.eeninster, Mass is spending a few days with Charles Miron and family George street. Charles, Jr., of East Hartford was also a guest fer the week end.
 The St. John Baptist society is an entertainment in their hall on Providence street.
 Last Pre- -Lenten Dance.
 There was a large attendance at the Owls dance Saturday evening, the last of series of dances before Lent.
 Honore Lachance. a fireman on the Pennsylvania railroad, is visiting his mother in the north end of the city.
 Wants to Be Judge.
 George s. Crosby, judge of probate for the district of Thompson, passed the age limit. his roth birthday, last Tuesday. Governor Simeon E. Bald cy was received by Sheriff John O. Fox of Windham county Saturday and served on the officials in Thompson Caucuses have been called for the nomination of candidates. Several are after the appointment, prominent among them being Dyer s. Elliott the present town clerk of Thompson.
 School Library Grant.
 The secretary of the town school board has received check of $65 from the state as the towns share of the school library grant
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
FOUGHT FIRE WITH show.
Other Buildings Saved When Reynolds
 Barn Burned Down.

large barn on the property of Mrs. George W. Reynolds of Mansfield De- pot, known as Spring Manor was burned to the ground late Friday night together with three horses, two hogs, carriages, farm implements and a large quantity of hay and grain. The loss IS estimated at about $1,S00, GOV cred by insurance. Had it not been for the amount of snow on the other buildings of the estate, a much larger loss would in all probability have been sustained. The total amount of in surance on the property is $S0, GOO. placed through the agency of J. B. Baldwin of this city.
 Mrs. Reynolds attention was at traeted to the blaze by the bright light outside her window, and on looking out, it was seen that the barn, called No. l. and the nearest to the house Of the five on the property. was in flames. The neighbors, who were mo- t1hed at once, hurried to the scene and attempted to put out the fire by the end Of exdnguishers, but it was soon seen that nothing could be done to save that building and their at tentIon was directed to keeping the fire away from the other buildings on the property. Some things were saved from the burning barn. but not many, as the heat was too intense.
 The men shoVeled snow upon the other buildings, and this, with the large amount upon their roofs, proved sufficient to save them.
 The chickens were let out of the poultry buildings and snow thrown upon them kept them also from catch ing fire
 The barn which buFHed was a build ing 45 by 103 feet with an addition 29 by A feet, a good sized building, but not the largest barn upon the property. Ne cause for the fire is known,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
CIRCUIT MEETING
Held With Local Methodist Church Saturday Evenina-One Hundred in Attendance.


 The Epworth league circuit meeting was held with the local Methodist church Saturday evening. There were 100 in attendance. The circuit includes Sterling, Moosup. Danielson. Putnam and Jewett City. At 6.30 o'clock a banquet with a menu including escal- loped oysters. shrimp, potato and cab hage salads, rolls, Saratoga chips, pickles, cake and coffee was served At each place were cherry napkins and small hatchets. The color scheme in decorations was cherry red and ing gracefully festooned over the ta- bles. Pictures of George and Martha Washington were upon the walls. The table decorations were pots of prim- roses and ferns, given by Mrs. F. C. Whiting. They were tied with red and white. the whole effect veing very brilliant. Rev. G. W. Stanley of Put nam asked the blessing before the banquet.
 A business meeting was held imme- diately after the banquet, the presi- dent, Miss Kennedy. of Danielson, pre- siding.
 It was the annual meeting, and CIar- ence Jefers. the secretary of the nom mating committed, read the following names for the officers for another year: President. Robert W. Robertson Jewett City; vice president, Harold
 
 Lowell Salisbury, Moosup; treasurer, Ephriam Bergren, Putnam. These ofi- cerS were elected and a vote of thanks given the president, A programme fol- lowed, Rev. Samuel Thatcher announc- ing the numbers. Miss Esther Harris of Jewett City played a solo, Rev. G. w. Stanley of Putnam offered praye Miss Jennie Johnson of Thompson sang a soprano solo, Samuel Walsh of Put nam played piano solo, and Rev. G. w, Stanley made a speech. Games were played in the vestry until time for the guests to depart.
 The next meeting will take the form of a lawn party in June at Sterling The banquet committee were Mrs. Will liam c. Jeffers. Mrs. Peter McArthur Mrs. R. w. Robertson, Mrs. Samuel Thatcher. Mrs. George Thornton, Mrs, A. c. Burdick, Miss Mary Tinker Miss Florence Thatcher and Miss Margaret McCTuggage- The programme commit tee was Miss Florence Thatcher and Miss Margaret McCluggage. The recep- tion committee was Clarence Jeffers Miss Mary Tinker and Forrest Thatch- CT.
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 The death of Deacon John D. Eccle- ston Saturday afternoon came as 2 great shock to his friends. He had been In failing health for year. but the end came very suddenly.
 Jehn Dwight Eecleston was born in North steningten Aug. s4. 1894, the son of Sally Ray and Avery Nelson Eceleston. and was one of ten ohil- dren. He received his education in the common and select schools of the town of North Stonington. and for many years was a teacher The greater part of his life was spent in qriswold, with the exception of three years in Dun lap, la, during the early seventies.
 In 1864 he married Susan Kimball Chapman, daughter of the late Butler Chapman of Griswold. Five children were born of this marriage. two of cieston died in 1891 MT. Eccleston's home has been in Jewett City since 1898, when he was united in marriage with Sarah Lewis Brown, daughter of the late Shepherd Brown.
 His connection with the schools of the town dates back to his younger days For 80 years he was honored by being elected a member of the board of school visitors, serving the larger part of the time as secretary and act ing school visitor. He was greatly beloved by the school children who
  His kindly. gentle manner. and genu- inc interest in their welfare has never been forgotten by the school children who looked forward to his visits. He was a quiet, unassuming man, and a kind and obliging neighbor. In his own home he was an ideal husband and father, and 1t is there he will be the most keenly missed.
 His connection with the church has been an example of Christian devo- tion which was an inspiration to bet ter living to all those who knew him. At one time he was a member of the Pendleton Hill Baptist church, but his home being near the Bethel Methodist church he was member there for 30 years, taking an interest in all it's ac- tivities and filling many of it's impor- tant offices. On making his home in Jewett City he transferred his mem- bership to the Baptist church. He was elected to serve as one of it's deacons Is years ago, and the church feels that it has lost one of it's most hon. ored and respected members.
 For IS years he has been the be- loved teacher of class in Sunday school who have shown their high es- teem in every possible way during his failing health.
 MT. EccleSton was extremely fond of music and played the violin, piano and organ, and also possessed a very me lodious voice.
 He is survived by his wife and two children, Mrs. Wayland B. Frink of GrisWold and Herbert W. Eccleston of Los Angeles, Cal. Seven grandchil- dren also survive him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
FUNERAL.
Michael Early.

The funeral of Michael Early was held in Milllngton Saturday morning Burial was in Millington.
 MT. Early was in Colchester Mon- day afternoon with his four pair oi oxen moving the minister's furniture to the station in the bad snow storm At night when the men and team were about to go home, Mir. Early decided to send the team ahead and he and a friend. Mir. Miner, would walk be- hind. It was about one hoir IateI they started after the team, driven by William NeeNer Mhe worked for Early. Early and Miner reached Michael LeVin's. There they wanted to secure a team to take them homt but they were refused owing to the bad travelling and severe storm.
 Miner went one read which brought him to Allie Browns. where he stayed o4 CT night and EaEly went the Hay
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Eifteen TahIea of Auctien Whist.

One of the nest delightful affairs of the season was the auction whist given on Saturday afternoon by Mrs. D. Everett Taylor at the home of her father Amos NJ. Hathaway of Pros pect street There were fifteen tables, and the game played was the variety known as pivot Prizes were given for the highest scoEe at each table. Mrs Taylor was assisted in receiv- ing by Mrs. William Buclss and Miss May Turner of this city, Mrs. Wood bury Hunt of Concord and Mrs. Baker of New York. Mrs Lily Bell of Will lfmantic and Mrs. Smith of Storrs poured. The house was handsomely decorated in honor of Washington's birthday, the national colors furnish ing the basis of the decoration. The favors were appropriate and dainty. Besse of Hartford catered for the oc- casion, which was highly successful,
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ward lake road on his way home. He went about one mile further where he became exhausted and Tuesday morn ing he was found frozen to death, by Frank Nelkin, who was on his way to Colchester.
 Early had many friends. who re gret his death. He was 50 years of age and had held many offices in his own town. East Haddam. He was a great fancier of cattle and was proud of his three yoke which took the prizes at the East Haddam grange fair last fall. He was a great lover of baseball being the manager of the NilinSton team some few years ago. He leaves his wife and three children.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Thirty Aspirants For Railway TAaii
 CierFsnip.

In answer to an announcement stating that examinations would be held in this city for young men who desired to enter the railway mail sery ice, about thirty applicants presented themselves at the local post office Sat uFda5- On account of the large num- beF who appeared, a room at the Nor ua@l School building was secured by Orlando P. Smith. local secretary of the Civil Service Board in which the examinations were held The candi- dates were mostly from out of town. only few being residents of Wind ham
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
PATRON FOUND GUILTY.
With Nellie Guertin Former Putnam Man Is Held in the Tomhs, New York

Miss Nellie Grant Guertin. the Bos- ton private detective, and J. Addison Patron, a railroad detective, formerly of Putnam, were found guilty Sat urday afternoon in the Fed eral District court in New York of conspiracy in giving false testi- mony in a fictitious damage suit for S75,0e0 against the Mason-Seaman Transportation company
 After being out three hours the jury reached a verdict, with a recommen- dation for mercy. The man and wo- man were locked in the Tombs and will he sentenced by Judge Thomas on Wednesday.
 Tn the damage suit, which was heard before Judge Mack last April, Miss Guertin tried to show that she was injured on the head in a taxicab wreck in May. 1911. at Lexington ave- nue and Forty third street. The evil dence. however, showed that she was not hurt and that a scar on her hand resulted from the removal of a. wen.
 At the trial of the woman and Pa tron. Dr. Richard Wynne of Boston, who is also under indictment in con nection with the conspiracy, became a government witness and recanted the evidence he gave at the civil suit.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
FATHER TlgRNAN's REcToRY.
Purchased at Moodus by Parish Com
 mittee-CIarE Residence Secured.

The committee appointed by St. Bridget's church, Moodus. to procure a reetorv for their newly appointed pastor, Rev Thomas H. Tiernan, has closed a deal with Mrs. Nellie F. Clark for her property in that place. The price paid was sSoO0. At present the house is occupied by Mir. and Mrs. George M. Smith and Mir. and Mrs. Walton Hall. The residence, by To- cation, architecture and arrangement is peculiarly adapted for the purposes of, the society. It has long been one of the show places of Moodus. The house was built by the late Dr. Jehiel F. Williams, formerly d resident of Moe dus, and one of the founders of the Williams Duck company. He occu- pied it for his home until his death, something like twenty years ago. Soon after his death the property was pur chased by the late Postmaster Fred erick B. Clark. who made many im- proVements to it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
DIGEsTS FOOD WHEN STOMACH CAN'T-NO SoURNESS, GAS,
 INDIGESTION.

You can eat anything your stomach craN es without fear ef Indigestion er Dyspepsia, or that youg food will fer ment er sour on your stomach. if yeu will take Pape's Diapepsin occasional ly.
 Anything you eat will be digested; nothing can ferment or turn into acid, poison or stomach gas. which causes Belchiug, Dizziness d feeling of full ness after eating, Nausea. Indigestion (like q lump Of lead ia stOmach), Bill
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
SOUP TO NUTS! EAT WITHOUT FEAR
 OF DYSPEPSIA--PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN

iousness, Heartburn, Water brash Pain in stomach and intestines. Headaches from stomach are absolutely unknown where Pape's Diapepsin is used. It really does digest your meals when your stomach can't. It leaves nothing to ferInent. sour and upset the stom- ach.
 Get a large 56-ceRt ease of Pape's Diapepsin from your druggist, then eat anything you want without the slight est discomfort or misery, besides, eV- eIy particle af impurity and Gas that is in your stomach and intestines will vanish
 Should Ncu be suffering now from indigestion or any stomach disorder, you can get relief iR five minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

on duty, none seriously, however.
 Waterbury-The new member of the executive committee of the Anti-Tu- berculosis league of Waterbury is l.. Vincent Maloney. In this office Mir. MalOney succeeds his father, the late Cornelius Maloney.
 Bristol-Selectman Emil l.. G. Ho- hentha1 of South Manchester gave a very interesting talk the other after noon at the city hall. to the mayor and members of the council. The mayor is very much interested in the blish- ment of city store similar to the town store in South Manchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Celebrated Friday Evening by Un-
 daunted Lodge, K. of p.

Undaunted lodge, No. 34. K. of P.. celebrated the 50th anniversary of the organization of the order in their rooms, in Films block, Friday evening. A number of guests were invited, some of the grand officers being pres ent. and other guests from Massachu- setts, New Hampshire and New Jersey Chancellor Commander s. A. Thomp sen presided, and a most entertaining programme was given. Rev. Samuel Thatcher offered prayer, Past Chancel- Tor William J. Robertson, Jr., sang Sing Me the Rosary, and for an encore A Garland of Roses. Stereopticon views of the story of Damon and Pythias were shown by r. c. Buckley of Gard ner lodge No. 4s. who read the story as the pictures were shown. Warden Arthur Nj. Brown delivered a fine speech. Miss Mabel Wilcox read a humorous selection from Peck's Bad Boy, Miss Jennie Johnson of Themp son sang o For a Day and Sympathy as an encore Francis Campbell sang two Scotch songs which brought down the house Miss Annie Robertson was . the aeeempanist. Remarks were made by Chancellor Commander Armstrong of Gardner lodge, A. c. Burdick Rev. Samuel Thatcher, lafayette Kinney. and District Deputy w. H. Johnstone. Sandwiches, cake. ice cream, bananas, orange and coffee were served. One of the pleasing features of the programme was the Vietrola selections from the instrument owned by Harry E. Paul. The entire affair was under the direc- ton of William H. Johnstone, 5. A. Thompson and John w. Potts.
 Holiday Schedule.
 The 1ecal scheels, Slater library and bank will be closed today, and the posteTice after 3 o'clock antil even ing.
 
 Local Interests.
 Miss Cassie Merarty attend the K of c. ball in Taftville and spent Sun dar with Miss Nora Hasler.
 Mir and Mrs. S \. Thompson and Mir and Mrs William H. Johnstene attended the k sf F. services at the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
AGAIN TIED.
Nip and Tuck Between Pirates ane
 Athletics in DuckPin League.

At the beginning of the eighteenth week of the tourney of the Willimantie DAekpin league the Pirates and Ath- feties, who have been in first and sec end place almost from the start of the season, are again tied for premier honors. The Cubs, whose game fight WAS feature of the latter part of the first half of the season, are falling, and are now in forth place, tied with the Senators The Tigers have been com. ing strong, and are now third, six points behinS the leaders. One record was broken during the week, the team total boosted by the Pirates to 1858, a gain of five pins over the previous best of the Senators, Pickett Simmons, Mathewson and Peloquin are all bowl ing over 100, and thirty-four of the players have averages of ninety or better. Interest in the games has not Jagged, and the remainder of the sea son, which is nearly two-thirds finish ed. will probably see the excitement growing.
 The standing and records at the end of the seventeenth week are as fol- lows.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
sIeishs Scarce Sunday

Sleighing parties have been the source of attraction for the past two days, and it was almost impossible to hire any sort of sleigh Sunday. so great was the demand in proportion to the supply available. It is many years since the young people of the vicinity had such an opportunity for the good old fashioned sport. Those who, as so many do, affirm that We no longer have the winters we used to have, have been refuted this season at any rate
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Charles Cooley.


 body has been placed in the tomb at the Grove street cemetery She was 70 years old.
 Charles copley
 The body e Charles Copley was brought from Boston to Putnam for burial Saturday. The young man was grandson of the late Henry Leach Der as resident here. living in the MoriaTty house on Woodstock avenue pr. J. B. Kent, Mrs. Kent and Mrs. George w. Holt will leave the city next week for a trip to Florida
 Stlas M. Wheelock went to Pleasant meT cottage. The recent high tides have washed the land in front of the cottages, endangering the buildings.
 A. C. Luke is seriously i'll at his home on Church street. It Is contem- plated removing him to a hospital. He has been i'll for about two weeks.
 March Topics and Leaders.
 Following are the leaders and topics of the Y. P. s. c. E. for March at the Congregational church; March l, The Love Verse, l. John f Is, Conservation, leader. Miss Mary Wheaton: March 8, The Perils That Threaten Our Nation, ter. 22: Is. 1918. leader, Miss BerIe; March IS, We'll Stored Memories, l. Cor. Is: 1-10, leader. MT Baclxus: March 22. Our Society as a Training School, Prov. 22: 8, leader, Rev. F. D. Sargent; March 29, What Missions Are Doing for the World, Acts I3. i-I2 leader, Missionary Committee.
 Exchange Literature Table.
 It is proposed to have an exchange literature table in the vestibule of the Congregational church upon which may be placed magazines or papers that the donors have finished with. These may be taken by anyone who has not had the privilege of reading them, and if not taken by members of the congregation they will be sent to the Seamen's Bethel at Vineyard Ha- ven.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church is to meet with Mrs John A. Dady Wednesday afternoon The Young Ladies' Mission club of the church will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. Elmer Burgess.
 The Ladies' Social Circle of the Con gregational church is to meet with Mrs. c. s. Andem Wednesday afternoon.
 The Whiteside-S Strauss company fin ished a very successful weeks engage ment at the Bradley theater Saturday night, notwithstanding the bad weath- CT.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
OBITUARY.
Alfred N. Law.

Alfred N Law died Saturday night at his home in Putnam. He was "A years old. Those surviving him are his wife and two sons, Louis E., Put nam, and William F. Boston. MT Law was born in Moosup Sept. ', 1S40, tbe son of Mir, and Mrs. William Law. At the age of his family moved to Buda, III. He returned to Moosup when he was 30 years old. He married Emma J, Frost of Moosup. The couple moved to Putnam 10 years ago and for 20 years he has been grocer in Put nam.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
FUNE AIS.
Martin Sullivan,

The funeral of Martin Sullivan was held Saturday nsEHiHg from St Je- seph's church., Rev r. P BanHeH eel ebrating a requiem high mass at 2 o'clock The bearers were Maurice Carey, Daniel aRd Michael F. Sullivan of this city, and Patrick GaIliVaR of Taftviile. Burial was in St. Joseph s cemetery,
 John Fitch.
 The funeral of John Fitch was held from his late home in Mansfield Four Corners Saturday afternoon at one o'clock and was largely attended, the deceased having beeh a lifelong resi- dent iH the town of Mansfield. Rev C. l.. Adams of St, Paafs P. E. church officiated. The remains were placed in the receiving vault in the Storrs
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Precautions Against Accidents.

Icicles hanging from the roofs of the Buildings and the slippery condi- ton of the sidewalks has made the conditions most diXsagreeable for pe dectrlanism- Many property owners were busy Saturday clearing off their roofs. or having them cleared, as far as It was possible, to prevent accidents to passershy and to keep the melting snow and ice from finding passage doWnwards through their ceilings, thus combining altruism with utiIitarian- ism
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
snirituaIlst ssrxisss.

Services under the auspices of the First Spirit aaIist society were held on Sunday iR the rooms ef the Whitman tic Wenaan's club at eleven in the fore noon and at seven thirty in the even ing. Mrs. Kate NJ Ham, of Haver- hill Mass, was the speaker This was Mrs, Hams first visit to WilIimsntie. but as a message bearer and inspirs : tieRai speaker, she proved hlslaly ia- ter1Etinz,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
OBITUARY.
James Milton Hepkins.

James Milton Hopkins, n, died at his home in Foster Friday He was native of Vermont. but was long a resident of the neishhoring town and for years conducted q store at what ts known as the old Round tavern. Mr. Hopkins leaves his wife. who is
 u Scotland. E, T.. two brothers. Louis
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

will be distributed to these who knew where quadn are to be found so that they may be fed. Wheat has been left at the stere of the Jordan Hardware company and of Mitchell Laramie, and the association is dassiFeus of the ee- operation of farmers and others whe know the haunts of the birds in dis tributing 1t for their use.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Traffic in Souls" Draws We'll.

The sensational photoplay of the un- derworld Traffic in Souls was rnn orr at the Loomer Opera house Satur- Qay for an afternoon and evening per tormance, both of which were well attended, as has been the case with all the performances of the three day stand