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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
MAKING MARK AS ATHLETE. Walter A. Peck Starring at Colgate in
 Jump and Shot Put.

Walter A. Peck of this city is estaD fishing an excellent record at Colgate university as an athlete. MT. Peck has represented the college in the high jump and shot putting contests, and in a recent meeting with Lafayette coll lege he came within a half inch of the high Jumping record at Colgate. This is a phenomenal performance in view of the fact that he has had little ex- improvement in so short time Col gate adherents entertain great es- pectations from MT. Peck as high jumper.
 MT. Peck is a member of the Radio club at Colgate and also belongs to the Bicycle club and Sigma Nu Literary club. He is a graduate of the N. r.. A., class of 1912. and the son of Bryon W. Peck of No. s5 Spruce street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
Put Sulphur 0n
 An llching Skin
 And End Eczenla
SAYS THIS oLp-TiME ECZEMA REMEDY Is APPLIED LIKE
 COLD CREAM.

An irritation or breaking out on the face, arms, legs or body when accom- panied by itching. or when the skin is dry and feverish. can be readily over como by applying a little bold-sul phur cream, says a noted dermatelo- gist-
 He states that bold sulphur in- stantly ailays the angry itching and irritation and soothes and heals the Eczema right up, leaving the skin clear and smooth Bcld-sulphur has occupied a secure position for many years in the treatment of cutaneous disorders because of it's parasite-de- stroyfng property. Nothing has ever been found to take it's place in treat ing the irritable and inffammatory skin affections. While not always establishing a permanent cure it never fails to sutdue the itching irri- tation and drive the Eczema away and 1t is often years later before any eruption again appears on the skin-
 Those troubled should obtain at any pharmacy an ounce of bold-suipnur cream in the same manner as an ordi- nary cold cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05

All the witnesses stated that at the time of the accident there was no planking for a sidewalk over the Rail- road company's tracks, and that at that point the westernmost rail of the track was frayed and jagged on the outer erge. That in that condition. walking across the track was danger ous to public travel on foot. and it was not easy for people in the night time to cross there.
 Witnesses testified that the. injuries received by Mrs. Butler by falling on the track in crossing the sidewalk were of a serious character, and had rendered her incapable of doing do- mestic and farm work that prior to the accident she had performed It was also testified that she had lost weight and her general health had been poor. ,ea
 It appeared that from the fall her right arm and shoulder had been se- verely injured and the ability to use the arm had been greatly impaired. By the fall her face was cut and bruised and several teeth were brok- en off. She bled profusely from her injuries at the time, and was unable to stand or walk without the support of others who held her up.
 A number of witnesses for the plain tiff including medical experts as well as the plaintiff herself had not been
  reached when the counsel for the parties entered into negotiations while the jury was given a recess and reached a settlement of the case, which was thereupon dismissed from the jurv's luther attention.
 The testimony of Civil Engineer George D. Pitcher took up a large part of the morning on Thursday. Others who testified were Frederick J. Dow dall and Francis H. Keeley, who as- sisted Mrs. Butler immediately after the accident and Moves D. Chase who was also soon at the scene.
 Second Se1ectman William B. Will cox testified that the town officials had been told many times of the con- dition of the crossing.
 Mrs. Gertrude c. Eccleston who had been station agent for several years testified that the track was dangerous at the time of the accident David M. Deen and John B. Stamm. who worked for MT. Butler were also witnesses.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
THOMAS LEE DESCENDANTS
 PRESENT AT MEETING
Old House in East Lyme to Be Pre-
 served.

East Lyme Historical society mem bers. aided by representatives of the Colonial Danes. D. A. R.. Society for the Preservation of Antiques in New England and the Society of Colonial Wars celebrated on Wednesday the acquisition of the Thomas Lee house in East Lyme. Interesting papers touching on the subject of ancient houses In New England were read and the work of the East Lyme society in securing the funds with which to purchase the Lee house was detailed by Miss Celeste E.. Bush, who also gave a historical sketch of Thomas Lee
 Ernest E. Rogers. president of the New London Historical society, also istered at the old house during the day. the celebration lasting from II o'clock until late in the afternoon.
 The Thomas Lee house, which was built in 1860. has had an interesting history. Built originally as one time to time by the builder and when the existing road was cut through he made alterations which transformed the rear of the house, past which the road went. into the front. which ac- counts for the odd construction of the building
 The several societies interested in the preservation of the house raised the money for it's purchase with the aid of a large contribution from Mrs. Charles Dudley Warner. and have also raised the nucleus of a fund to pro- vide for the restoration of the place.
 One of the features of interest was the reading of the charge of Thomas Lee to his children while he lay on his deathbed and which he desired be transmitted to his descendants. He dwelt on the necessity of obeying the fifth commandment, his charge being short, but forceful. Chorus singing with melodeon accompaniment marked the close of the exercises.
 Among those present were eight de- scendants of Thomas Lee, one of whom read a well prepared story of the life of the pioneer. There were also II members of the Colonial Danes present, with a number of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution.
 Lunch was served under the trees around the old house after the cere- monies had been concluded. troop of Boy Scouts offering their services in clearing up the place after the vis- itorS left.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
WANTS GOVERNMENT
 TO PRESERVE THE PEACE.
Socialists Do Not Believe i. Detective
 Agencies For That Purpose.

At the regular meeting of the To- cal socialist party in the Stead block on Thursday evening the following preamble and resolution were passed:
 Whereas so called detective agen- cies and labor bureaus under the pre- tense of furnishing legitimate la porers and workers are in reality re- cruiting bands of thugs and plug uglies to be sent from one part of the country to another and often to different parts in succession, and
 Whereas these mercenaries are be- ing hired by corporations to act as a private army and
 Whereas these men are usually not citizens of the town, state and many probably not citizens of the country, and yet are sworn in as deputies, and even as in Colorado clothed as mill itiamen. be 1t
 Resolved that it is the duty of the president and congress to put stop to this raising of mercenary private army by corporations. thus usurping the rights of the government The preserving of peace should depend up- on the government and the citizens of the towns, state an dnation.
 The preliminary arrangements for the congressional convention have been started.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
FIRST SPIRITUAL UNION
 HAD SUCCESSFUL YEAR.
All Bills Paid and a Balance in the
 Treasury.

The annual meeting of the First Spiritual union. and of the Helping Hands were held at the Spiritual academy, Park street on Tuesday evening.
 The reports of the officers showed cessful one with all bills paid and a substantial balance in the treasuary. Mrs. B. U. G. Baker presented the Helping Hands with a new stove for the kitchen with hot water connec- tions suitable for the installation of boiler.
 It was voted to install an electric blower for the pipe organ before the meetings open in October which will enable Organist Charles A. Dowsett to renew the Sunday evening concerts that were so popular two seasons ago.
 Officers elected in the Helping Hands were:
 Mrs. Nathan Brewster, president; Mrs. Esther H. Blinn, Mrs. Gertrude V. TootiIl, Mrs Sigma Beebe, vice pres idents; Mrs Charles A. Dowsett, sec retary; Mrs. Nathan Brewster, treas Gertrude Tootill, Mrs. H. Mortimer Taft, Mrs. c. A. Dowsett, Mrs. Will fam Beetham, Mrs. Sigma Beebe. Mrs. William F. Bogue, Mrs. William Wood man. Mrs. Irving Greene, Mrs. El- wood Naples, Mrs. E. U. G. Baker, en l. tertainment committee.
 The officers elected in the First Spiritual union were Mrs. Albert P. Blinn. clerk, William F. Bogue, treas urer; Henry Bellows. E. L. Tinlsham, auditors; William F. Bogue. Nathan Brew ster Robert B. Parker. Gertrude V. Tootill, Sarah P. Brewster, commit tee CT speakers; Mrs. A. Gould, Min nie E. Twist, Albert P. Blinn. music committed; Mrs. G. V. Tootill, floral committee.
 Saturday, June 20th has been select ed as the date for the annual Ly- ceum picnic to be held at Mohegan park.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and PhotopIays.

The Adairs, refineds comedy singing and piano speciality act. is the head liner at the Auditorium for the last of the week. They are seen in the lat est songs and dances. Mabel Janot made a big hit with her clever songs and proved herself to be dainty commedienne. Daley and O'Brien, the original tanglefoot dancers. did not ap- pear for the afternoon performance. In the feature film Ethel Grandin appears in Miss Nobody from Nowhere. Ris- en from the Ashes. written by the drummer of this theatre was shown for the last time Thursday. The oth- CT movie8 are. up to the pleasing standard of the Auditorium.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
SETTLEMENT IN BUFFER CASE
Agreement Reached Before Plaintfs Case h All InM
 Fell Over Railroad Track at Norwich Town Station.

After testimony in the Butler vs. Central Vermont railroad case had oc- cupied the morning and portion of the afternoon here in the superior court Thursday. with Judge Milton A. shumway presiding, there was a con- ference of about an hour between the attorneys in the case and at 4 o'clock they returned to court an Uniformed the tribunal that the case had been settled.
 Judge Shumway accordingly told the further consideration of the case and sair that the jurors need not report again till next Tuesday at II o'clock. The court session was adjourned un- til this morning at s.3o o'clock for short calendar and motion list
 Julia R. Butler of Norwich Town was suing the Central Vermont railroad for $4,000 for injuries which she alleged she received at the crossing at Nor wich Town. about 7.15 o'clock on the evening of March 22. 1912. by stubbing her toe on tho track and having her dress caught in a frayed portion of the rail through which she was thrown to the ground with considerable force and badly injured.
 What sum was agreed upon in set clement was not made public but the settlement was reached before all the evidence of the plaintiff was in and before expert medical testimony as to her injuries had been heard in court or the plaintiff herself had been put on the stand by her attorneys who were William H. Shields and Allyn L.. Brown. The case for the railroad was conducted by Attorney w. J. Bren- nan and c. B. Whittlesey.
 The evidence of the witnesses tend ed to show that the sidewalk crossing the railroad track at the Norwich Town station had been constructed of plankinS and existed for many years. It appeared that about 1908 or 1909 the pla hiking had been remover, presum- ably by the Railroad company. though none of the witnesses was able to tell who did it, and it ha dnever been res tored until the Railroad company in July, 1912, four months after the &C., cident, rebuilt a plank crossing in ex- tension of the sidewalk over the com pany'S tracks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
LIKES NORWICH ATTITUDE. Mayoralty Candidates Displayed Spirit
 to Be Commended

The Norwich Bulletin this morning reports an incident that never did happen in New London-and judging from the temper of recent years could not happen-because human nature is not built that way in this city by the sea- And regretfully 1t is to say 1t. There were three candidates in the mayoralty election that was decided in Norwich this week by the reelection of Mayor Timothy c, Murphy, and the report in The Bulletin was to the ef- feet that the three candidates happen ed to meet Wednesday morning in Un- ion square, where they exchanged pleasantries over their recent experi- enees.
 Now, that is the way to do busine ss ito forget it-and get down to labor for the benefit of all concerned. The man who holds a grouch against the in politics or business is feeding him. self on something that is to his per- petual disfigurement-his own person. ality, his own business, and in the personal attitude of the friends he may have. The man with a perpetual grouch has few friends, anyhow. He is on the outside of things, and is left there by unanimous consent. The po- Titical grouch is the worst kind of a grouch when he gets dumped. Those three men meeting. casually in Nor personal regard. If ever Mayor Mur-. phy wanted somebody to aid him in any way the two defeated candidates would be the first to come to his as- sistance. It looks well. reads well. Pity there isn't more of it in our every day life The world would be better for it.--New London Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
MARIAN RECOMMENDS.
Presents Name for Postmaster at Hie-
 sanum-Salary is $1,400.

Representative Mahan recommended in the house on Thursday the appoint ment of Howard F. Spencer as post master at Higganuna. This office pays a salary of s1, 400 per annum.
 Mir. Mahan also recommended the appointment of Harry P. Griswold as postmaster at Ivoryton, which pays a salary of $1,300 per annum
 The postmasters at the following fourth class postoffices in Connecticut have been notified that their four-year bond must be renewed during the cur rent month: Ballouville, Chapinvilie, Grow Beach, Newington. North Ston- ington, Scitico. Somers, Stafford, Ty- lersville and Wallingford.
 Representative Mahan presented the petition of citizens of the town of Mid dletown and East Hampton favoring a tax on mail order houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
AT DAVIS THEATER. Vaudeville and Photopiays,

Gymnastics. dancing, singing and comedy are the varied offerings in the vaudeville bill at the Davis theater which were shown there on Thursday 10 round out the week, which is the end of vaudeville at the house until the fall season opens again. The pro- grammes distributed on Thursday con- tained the announcement of the sum- mer programme of big pfotopiays an1 the repertoire of old time duets and songs in which Manager Al Craig and Edward l.. Boyle will appear.
 In remarkable gymnastic act Fred Albert presented turn that was original and novel, while Robert Ster- hns was comedian whose name was fitting one for his act Some clever d7rcing with melidious singing was hr Ws'tcn 6 Marshall. Billy
 'e rare ventriloquiai abil- 1t wh-ch special feature is the drinking of a glass of wine while ne produces ventriioqufal voice, and there i sa lively singing and dancing sketch by Christie & Hagan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
Incidents In Society

Miss Faith Caruthers entertained the Sewing club this week.
 The Reading club met Tuesday af- ternoon with Mrs. Winsiow Tracy Will Hams.
 Miss Trumbull of Perkins avenue has returned from visit in Woon- socket.
 MT. and Mrs. Norris s. Lippitt of Norwich are Hartford guests at the Allyn house.
 Mrs. Richard Rathbone Graham has issued cards for a tea Tuesday af- ternoon. June 9th.
 Dr. and Mrs. c. Percival Bard. of Stafford Springs. have been guests of Norwich relatives.
 Mrs. Augustus Leach. of Rochester. N Y. is the guest of her sister-in Jaw. Mrs, Charles L. Richards. for several weeks.
 The Misses Osgood, who have been spending ten days with their sister. Mrs J. Theodore Webb. at Atlantic City, are expected home today
 Miss Alice Griffin returned early in the week to her home in Waverly. N. V. after two weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. William c. Osgood.
 Norwich friends of Mrs. Benjamin w Bacon, who is very, i'll at her home in New Haven. are glad to know that the latest news<is more reassuring.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas B. TrumbuIl are at their home in Perkins avenue Since last October they have been in South Africa. and returned by way of Australia to visit Mrs- Trumbulfs par Snts there.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
SECURES COMPENSATION
 FROM SHEPARD ESTATE Waiter ickrath of New London With draws Suit from Superior Court.

The suit of Walter Ickrath against the estate of the late J. Clinton Shep- fo or New London. an action to re- cover for services rendered MT. Shen- ard during a period of years, has been settled and withdrawn from the su perior court by the payment of a sum of money satisfactory to the plaintiff.
 At the time of the death of MT. Shepard. Walter Ickrath brought a suit vices rendered, and which, he claimed. MT. Shepard had always acknowledged and promised to pay for. When the will was read it was found that Ick- rath had not been compensated in any degree and he took the matter into law. The sum of money paid to MT. ickrath is not made public.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
YALE CREWS WENT ON
 HIKE THROUGH WOODS.
River Too Rough for Rowins-Harvard Sets High Price on Goat Mascot

Gales Ferry; Conn, June 4.-The Yale crews did ,snot go out on the Thames tonight on account of the rough water. Instead the oarsmen were sent on a two mile jaunt through the woods.
 "A squad of photographers and mov- ing picture operators invaded quarters today. The black goat, abducted from the Harvard freshmen yesterday, was the center of attraction.
 It developed tonight that Yale has not yet paid Harvard for the goat, as the Cambridge men have set too high a price upon his head. There is some talk of a suit being brought by the Harvard men to recover damages.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
soDlTuaKy.
eeth c. Psek.

Seth L. Peek. one of the oldest resi- dents of the test Side, and one of the best known cit.zens of Norwich. died at his home. % Peck street. Thurs : day afternoon about a46 o'clock. Mir. Peck had been i'll about two weeks and his death was due mainly to the inf1rmities of age. Born In Lyme on Dec. 6, 1925, the son of Mir. and Mrs. George R. Peck, he received his early educationfin the common schools there and later attended Essex academy. He opened up a tannery at Hamburg, Conn. this being his first business ad- venture, and carried on the tanning
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
MASONIC WORK. Degrees Conferred in Franklin chapt. CT and St. James Lodae.

Franklin chapter, No. 1. R. A. M, had work in the degrees at it's meeting on Thursda yevening at the Masonic temple. Refreshments were served after the. business of the evening was concluded.
 District Deputy Arthur M. Brown of Jewett City made an official visit of inspection on Wednesday evening at the regular meeting of St. James lodge No. .53, F. and A. M. at the temple. worked and light refreshments were served,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
Trinity Parish Social.

There was an enjoyable parish so- cial at Trinity Episcopal church on Thursday evening when a good num- Der of the parishioners were gathered in the Sunday school room where they were entertained by a victrola pro- gramme given through the courtesy of the Plaut- Gladden. Co. A commit tee of the ladies served refreshments.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
.EVERYBoDY'S
 WEARING 'EM"

More shoes and stockings are worn than any other article of attire.
 Their use Is universal Their variety is infinite. They come in all shades of the good, bad, and indifferent.
 Many wise makers have stand- ardized these articles and are producing brands that are sta- ples.
 A most helpful guide to the best of these is the advertising columns of this newspaper.
 Dealers and manufacturers from time to time set forth the merits of particular brands. thus makin~ it possible for the public to buy with confidence.
 Keep posted fer the benefit of your own pocketbook.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
FUN ERAL.
Miss Maraaret Mccarthy.

The funeral of Miss Margaret Mo- Carthy was held Thursday morning at g o'clock from St. Joseph's church at New London, where a requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. W, C. Fftzsimons. The bearers were John Mccarthy. John and James O'ConneIl, Thomas Daily. Stephen A. Lowe and James Lawton. Burial was in St
 Mary's cemetery in this city, special
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
Earesters Initiate One.

At the regular meeting of Court Sa- chem. No. 94, Foresters of America, in Foresters' hall on Thursday, one new member was initiated. The court has already made plans for it's annual out Ing and has engaged the grove at the drawbridge for a date early in August.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
NURSE TELLS MOTHERS
 HOW TO COMFORT BABIES

Mrs. A. s. Paine, Trained Nurse of B. Wareham, Mass, says: Comfort Powder is the best friend mother can have to use on her little one. I would not use any other powder in my work as a nurse" The genuine bears the signature of E. s. Sykes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05

Ansonia-At a meeting of the Con- gregational of the Sons of Jacob last evening. it was voted to purchase a site for a church. The congregation is at present using the Factory street school building as a synagogue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
Editor of Fir, enaineerIro.

Goodwin Lee of New York, editor of Fire Engineering, is visiting in this city calling upon Fire Chief Howard l.. stanton, who is on the advisory board of the magazine.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
Brandeaee Seeks Old Guns.

Senator Brandegee introduced in the senate Wednesday bill authorizing the secretary of war to donate to the town of Watertown two condemned cannon with suitable number of cam non balls.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
All That's Needed.

Now that the canal is open for bus mess, all we need is a ship or two flying the American flag to send through it-Boston Transcript
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
V M c A NOTES.

At the weekly meeting of the Newsboys club tonight match of in teams will be chosen soon after they arrive,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
Art Association Invited.

The members of the Art association have been invited to New London on the afternoon of June Il by George 5. Palmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05
Log Broken on Motorcycle Tri

Friends Of William Cornwall. who was a former resident here and was employed at Hopkins & Aliens, have learned that he had his leg broken in Stamford last Saturday, when the mo- torcycle he was riding was run into by an automobile,
 MT. Cornwall was one of a pilot party. at the time which was preparing the way for motorcycle run from Worcester to New York. He is a res ident of Worcester, but is now in the hospital at Stamford to which he was taken after the accident
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05

Cornell University recently dedicated a forestry building in connection with the state college of agriculture
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05

Norwich friends of Mrs. Benjamin w Bacon, who is very, i'll at her home in New Haven. are glad to know that the latest news/is more reassuring.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05

Miss Alice Griffin returned early in the week to her home in Waverly. N. Y. after, two weeks visit with her sister Mrs. William c. Osgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05

A. J. Brudage of Storrs. state and federal agricultural inspector for that district, gave a talk in the Beaver Brook school, at Danbury, We'd nesday morning on Scientific Farm ing The pupils in the school were greatly interested in MT. Brudage's talk.
 Charles Aurelius Tiffany of the town of Lyme, died at his home in Ham burg, June 1. Mr. Tiffany was born in Williston, Vt, April 19, 1924. He was schoolmate of the late Presi- dent Chester A. Arthur, attending the school taught by the 1atters father, who was Baptist clergyman at Will iston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-05

The Misses Osgood, who have been spending ten days with their sister. Mrs J. Theodore Webb. at Atlantic City. are expected home today.