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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08
OBITUARY.
William Rich.

William Rich, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Putnam, a man of whom everyone speaks with praise, died at his home on Water street on Monday night. MT. Rich was a native of England and was born March IS, 1890. In 1863 he came to Putnam and had since made his home here.
 For years he was engaged here as mill man and was at one time boss dresser in what was then known IS the Moriarty mills. He has been re- tired from active woTl, for more than 9 years. however, relinquishing his duties when the health of Mrs. Rich. who was buried ten years ago last Saturday, began to fail.
 Until within a short time Mir. Rich had enjoyed a life of remarkably good health and only about a week ago remarked to one of his sons that he had not been i'll for a period of 70 years up to the time his final sick ness began 9 short time ago
 MT. Rich lived in the home Whe,e he died for many years. At the t;rde he bought the property that section of the city was mostly given to grassy areas set with trees and had nothing of the very thicidy settled appearance of today.
 MT. Rich leaves six sons, Benj amin and Charles of Fitchburg, Frank of Thompson. Samuel. Jesse and Walter of Putnam and one daughter, Miriam Fuller nurse, who was with her fathtr at their home. Mir. Rich was a member of the Baptist church and was deeply interested in it's welfare.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08
Crowds Continue to Attend Mission
PROVIDENCE RESERVOIR PLAN.
May Mean the Extinction of Five Profitable Villages on the Line of the p. 6 D. Trolley Road.

Over at East Killingly and to some lesser extent in DanielsOn, there is perturbation in certain quarters over the possible i'll effect on the Rhode Island companys Providence and Dan ielson line should the plans for es- big reservoir system to supply Provi- dence with water be carried out Hear ings on the matter being held at the state house in Providence are produc- tive of strenuous and deep founded Op- position from residents of the western part of Rhode Island to a scheme of things that, if carried out would prac- tically Obliterate the villages of Ash land RockIand. CIayVilIe, Richmond and Scituate, putting them for the most part under water. These villages, strung along the P. and D. line, are producers of business and revenue for the road, which could not be operated very profitably, it is claimed with the losses in messenger and freight traffic that would result from the taking away of the villages. A new rail route, for 8 miles, is part of the plans for the reservoir system
 Up at East Killingly some fearsOme persons are giving expression to the belief that the loss of the villages will mean suspension of operations on the road, but this belief merely causes an incredulOus smile when expressed to many well informed people.
 Residents of the villages mentioned have been explaining to the legisla- sary to wipe them off the face of the earth that Providence may have an abundant supply of pure water and also telling them that Dv changing the present plans so as to locate the res ervoir north, a considerable distance
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08

door athletic meets or other such di- versions have been arranged.
 High School May Have New Heater
 c. w. Bradway, Archibald Mac donald and H. J. Thayer, committee on buildings for the town school com mitttee, have been named to investi- gate as to the feasibility and cost of installing a high pressure heating sys- tenn in Putnam High school to re- place the low pressure system now in use, and report back to the school committee. The past fall and winter 1S0 tons of coal were required to keep the building properly heated, the cost being approximately $1,395.
 Duke Was in Previous Railroad Crash.
 Local people recall that Henry Duke the Webster man who was killed a few days ago when he was struck by the northbound boat train while he was walking across a railroad bridge be- tween Perryville and Wilsonville, was one of those injured when a, passenger train crashed into a, greight near the Jewett City station more than a year ago. It is understood that Duke, who was somewhat injured at the time, received, a settlement of $700 from the railroad company. Duke was wei. known in Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08
:MOOSUP
Cemetery Association Meets-shower for Miss Whitman-RaiIroad Off
 ciaIs Investigate Crossing Accident.

The annual meeting of the North Plainfield Cemetery association was held Saturday afternoon at the church parlors, Central Village, a. good num- Der being in attendance. The several reports of the year were read and approved, together with the financial statement which showed a very sue cessful years work. Officers were elected for the year ensuing as fol- lows: President, w Franklin Sheldon: vice president, Erwin A. Whitehead; secretary and treasurer, Sessions L. Adams; trustee for three years. Albert F. ShOales; auditors, Frank H. Filling hast and W. Franklin Sheldon. Mat ters concerning improvements contem- plated the coming year were discussed. It is probable that a water system will be installed for use throughout the yard at Evergreen cemetery.
 Sister III in Westerly.
 Thomas F. Main. president of the T. F. Main & Sons Co, was in Westerly, R. l.. Tuesday visiting a sister. who is ill. Occasioned by a shock which she recently suffered.
 Corporation Meeting.
 The directors of the Masonic Build ing corporation held a meeting Mon day evening at Masonic hall when mat ters connected with the closing up of the years work were taken up. The annual corporation meeting was held Tuesday evening.
 Miscellaneous Shower.
 A miscellaneous shower was given Miss Bertha Whitman Monday evening at the home of Joseph Chapel, pre- viouS to her marriage Tuesday after noon. It was a very jolly gathering attended by scores of her friends and associates. During the evening various games were played and refreshments served. Miss Whitman received many gifts
 Crossing Accident Investigated.
 Officials of the New Haven railroad were in the village Tuesday looking over the ground and obtaining deposi- tions in connection with the accident on the Main street crossing Monday. Word received from the Day-kimball hospital at Putnam gives Mir. Hills condition as very serious, although his recovery is hoped for The refuse from the accident has been cleaned up by the section men in charge of the fore man, Leo Peters, yet there remains the prevailing fact of a mighty dangerous crossing in the center of the village, where traffic is the heaviest. Several accidents have occurred in this
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08
WAS FROM WHITE ROCK.
But That Was Not the Brand of Rev. craze Which Got Ferguson Arrest

My name is Ferguson and I'm from White Rock" (near Westerly was the sum total of information that Captain John Murray was able to secure from a man that was locked up here Tues day afternoon for induiging in a rath- CT extraordinary escapade. Asked aft CT time to give his first name the man refused, but said that he finished work, settled up'' at White Rock, as he put it. Monday.
 Ferguson startled the citizens whe happened to be in the vicinity out of a state of ennui Tuesday afternoon when he appeared on South Main street with a wemans black sateen skirt draped over the usual garb that man adopts for his neither extremi- ties. Not satisfied with his jupe dansant, by itself alone Ferguson strelley over to a. trolley express car that was standing on the railroad station siding, entered the baggage compartment of the car and helped
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08
DANIELSON.
Borough May Have Free Mail DeIiv- ery-MarIand's Pitching Arm Re- covers-Proposed Providence Reser- vor Would Wipe Out Five Villages

Rev. J. F. Guinet, Nj. S., of Hart ford. formerly of Danielson, has been a recent visitor here.
 Frank T. Field of Dayville has been confined to his home by illness.
 Earl F. Wood, who has been spend- and Mrs. A. F. Wood, will return to Brown university, Providence. today Wednesday,.
 / The Little Lost Sister was the dra- matic attraction presented by Manager J. F.. Lewis at the Orpheum theatre Tuesday evening.
 MarIand's Arm o. K.
 William Marland, baseball pitcher, who suffered an injury to his throw ing arm last season, expects to be able to do good work again this sea son and will have tryout with a fast league team in Connecticut.
 Union Lenten Service.
 Rev. E. A. Legg conducted the first of the Union Holy week services held in the Congregational church Tuesday evening. Rev. c. H. Barber will con duct the service to be held in the Methodist church tonight and Thurs day evening. Rev. w D. Swafield, will conduct the communion service at the Baptist church. On Friday eve ming Rev J. R. Stubbert of Putnam will conduct the union service in the Congregational church.
 Omitted Word Changed Meaning.
 The omission of the word not from the item in the Danielson news Tues day relative to sewer extension through Main street and the permanent pave ment of the same street gave a de- cidedly reverse meaning to one para graph Failure to build the sewer through that part of Main street will not have the effect of causing the state highway department to cancel it's plans for laying permanent pavement through that section of Main street. as many have come to believe. is the way that part of the item should have read.
 Smoky Chimney Causes School Dis
 nnissaI.
 At Williamsville Tuesday afternoon a faulty conditioned chimney in the building used as a school caused the schoolrooms to fill with smoke and made it necessary to dismiss the pu- pills for the afternoon. during which time the cause of the trouble was re- moved The schools there will be in session this morning.
 Crowds Continue to Attend Mission.
 Interest in the mission being con ducted this week at St. James church, especially in the interest of the Eng lish-spealing members of the parish, continues to grow. Practically all of the element Of the parish referred to is attending the morning and evening services, Rev. P. F. Mccarthy. s. J., giving the instructions and sermons at all of the services. A special priv ilege to be accorded those making the mission as an early morning mass for holy communion Holy Thursday, when it is expected several hundred will re- ceive.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08
To Follow Governors Recommends
 lions

Employes in the factories in Put nam will get at least a part holiday on Good Friday. This year the day in Putnam will be almost wholly set aside for religious observances, No out
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

farther north, of the electric road the ends sought may be reached without creating all of the fuss and muss that is and will continue to be attendant on the execution of the plans as at present mapped out.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08
PUTNAM
Moose Installation Tonight-Death of William Rich-Ferguson, From White Rock Taken In by Police Facts About Henry DuIce Recalled.

George Hill, who was injured on Monday at Moosup when the team he was driving was struck by a train was resting as comfortably as could be expected at the Day -Kimbal hos pitt Tuesdy. It Is expected that he will recover All of the toes are gone from MT. Hills right foot.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08

IeoLSe I1III, WnO was injured on Monday at Moosup when the team he was driving was struck by a train was resting as comfortably as could be expected at the Day -Kirnbal hos pitt Tuesdy It is expected that he will recover. All of the toes are gone from MT. Hills right foot.
 Charles w. Brown Manual Training
 Teacher.
 Chrles William Brown of HaverhiIl Mass, has been elected manual train ing teacher for the Putnam High school at a salary of S2O per week MT. Brown Is to give three days each week of his time to his duties at the local high school-Tuesdays Wednes- days and Thursdays
 HurIey's Condition Critical.
 Patrick Hurley, who was seriously injured when he fell off the Cottage Railroad Street bridge at Danielson early on the morning of April l, re- mains in a critical condition at the Day-KimbalI hospital. where he was taken after the accident and under want an operation. Hurley suffered a fracture of the skull when he fell. He says that he does not remember fall ing off the bridge.
 CIeap-Up Committee to Meet.
 l sued a call for a meeting at the mu- nicipal building this (Wednesday) evening at 8 o'clock of the chairmen and members of the committees in charge of the arrangements of Clean Up week. Ordinarily these meetings are to be held Thursday evening of each week. Clean-Up week is May A. g.
 Moose Installation.
 District Supreme Dictator Joseph A Ryan of this city is to install the newly elected officers of Putnam lodge. No. 1888 of the Loyal Order of Moose this Wednesday, evening. Following is the new house committee of the order: J. J. A1cGarry, Charles Miron, Frank Cotton, James Wilson, Charles Paul, J. A. Ryan, William J. Reod.
 The great Hebrew feast of the Pass Many local Hebrews will be in nearby cities for the observance of the first days of the feast. which eXtnds over a period of ten days.
 Rev. J. R. Stubert, pastor of the Baptist church here, will conduct the union services in the Congregational church in Danielson, Friday evening for the members of the Congregational Methodist and Baptist churches of that place and all others who desire to at tend.
 To Follow Governors Recommends
 tions.
 Employees in the factories in Put nam will get at least a part holiday on Good Friday. This year the day in Putnam will be almost wholly set aside for religious observances, No out
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08

neighborhood in years past. and it is hoped that steps will be immediately taken looking to better protection.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-12

man staggered, stumbled to his knee,
coughed with a rush of blood and
tumbled over dead.
"Dahn and aht," said the big man
grufly "Gawd! if we could only get
at 'em!"
The wall of a distant shell rose to a
shrek, and the explosion was instan-
taneous. The little man suddenly
went limp, and his rifle rolled down
the bank of the trench.
His friend looked at him with uh-
speakable anguish.
"Got tin the perishin' neck this
time, Bill" gasped the little man.
Bill leaned over and propped his pals
head on his shoulder. A large dark
stain was slowly saturating the woun-
ded mans tunic, and he lay very
still.
"BilP-very faintly-then with
surprise-"Blimey! 'E's blubbin'l
Poor old Bill"
The big man was shaking with
strangled sobs. For some moments
he held his friend close, and it was
the dying man who spoke first.
care we dahn 'earted?" he asked.
The whisper went along the line and
swelled into a roar.
The big man choked back his sobs.
"No, old pal, no." he answered, and
"NO-O-O!" roared the line in unison.
The little man lay back with con-
tented sigh. "No," he repeated, and
closed his eyes forever-Life.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-12
His Colt Record.

Bulke, a comparative novice at the
royal and ancient" game was holding
forth in the clubhouse, and among his
audience were several of the clubs
crack players
The conversation had been on the
subject of what constituted comforta-
BILE days golf Bulke. with the char
acteristic bouncefuness peculiar to
small men. puffed out his chest and
stood with his back to the fire.
We'll. I'll tell you what | once did in
day" he commenced. 1T was while
was on holiday | had an appoint
ment with man for s O'clock in the
morning He turned up, and we start
ed NJ once. We played solidly until
O'Clock then had lunch. commenced
again at quarter to and played on
until >. We had tea and We're of again
mt 6. playing until half past s. That
was twelve hours hard golf"
There was silence for minute while
Bulke regained mis- breath. Just as he
was about to speak again a voice from
the depths of an armchair spoke.
And did you finish the round by thar
rime:"
Bulke subsidized. Manchester Guard
an.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-12
-
o--- The
Scrap Book
Cordially Endorsed.


Bayard WELLER. the playwright. says
candidate for citizenship came to the
naturalization bureau in New York to
take out his final papers The appli-
cant spoke broken English and was
apparently eager TO become a voter in
the shortest possible time. With him
was friend and sponsor from the east
side.
Under the examination the candidate
betrayed tremendous lack of knowl-
edge OF national history and institu-
lions and public men. Finally the ex-
aminer turned to his companion.
Here" he said testify. this mans
ignorance is appalling. Take him away
and explain something to him about
the government of the United States
and of the state of New York Don't
bring him back until be is better quail
fed"
The east slider led his crestfallen fell
low countryman away Within twenty
minutes they both returned. Hello"
said the examiner Back so soon?'
Everything is all right" stated the
east slider. Il took my friend out and
read him the constitution. and he says
he likes it first rate."-Saturday Even
ing Post
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-12
Field Sports

When you keep boy interested in
football, baseball, tennis, and the like,
you lessen the chances that he will
get interested in things not so good
for him.
The Youths Companion, since its
enlargement, gives generous space to
this matter of athletic training, and
gets the best coaches in the country to
write for it.
How to practice to become first
rate pitcher, how to train for race,
how to learn the newest strokes in
swimming-these and hundred other
topics of the greatest interest to boys
to girls, too, for that matter-are
touched upon in this important de-
partment of The Companion.
And this is only a small part of the
service which The Companion renders
in any home which it enters. 1t has
points of contact with a hundred in
terests.
1t you do not know The Companion
as it is to-day, let US send you one or
two current issues free, that you may
thoroughly test the papers quality.
We will send also the Forecast for
1915.
Every new subscriber who sends 81
for the fifth-two weekly issues of 1915
will receive free all the issues of the
paper for the remaining weeks of
1914; also The Companion Home Ca
lendar for 1915.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION
144 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
New Subscriptions received at this
office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-12
MONTOUR ELECTION
Peculiar Election Proceedings Caused
Dissatisfaction

According to the Stateman the re-
suit of the election at Montour was
not pleasing to all concerned, and
some have doubt that the majority
ruled. Notwithstanding their belief,
they will have to abide by the result
at the polls this time, for even though
charges made against the officials are
true, these irregularities, while viola
lions of the letter of the law, are not
sufficient to persuade the court to
vitiate the vote, according to the opin-
ion of Captain Davis, assistant at
torney general.
According to a letter from resi-
dent of the precinct of Montour, who
was dissatisfied with conduct of the
polling place, the officials erred in sew
eral respects. These are his charges.
Candidates for office served as cleo
ton officials.
Announcements of their candidates.
were posted within the polling place.
Voting commenced before the ballot
box was opened because the judge had
left the keys at his home and they had
to be sent for.
There were no incfosed booths; the
voting was done on school benches and
any privacy.
The complainant submits the fur
Their information that some of the vot-
ers refused to mark their ballots I'M
der those conditions, and that the pre-
,inct, normally Republican, went Dem
ocratic by large majority.
Captain Davis believes that none of
these things would change the result
If the election, but that prosecution of
he candidates who violated the provi-
sion against electioneering at the polls
night be possible if the facts are sub
,tantiated.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-12
Mr. Grown Was There.

Some twenty to thirty fishermen were
engaged in an angling contest on the
Severn when one of them who had
brought with him stone gallon bottle
of beer suddenly bethought himself Of
friend who was sitting some distance
along the bank out of sight In mo
ment of generosity he called a boy and
handed him the jar with instructions
~ take II TO his friend. Mr.. Brown, and
to tell him ito have pull The boy
departed. and some time elapsed before
his return The angler seized his bet.
lie and ea.erly raised it 10 his lips-to
find II empty He had not realized
thar his friend had such cubic capac
ity and asked the lad if he had found
Mr. Brown and why the iar was emp
~. Please. sir. came the reply. they
YVES all Mr. Browns when | asked, so
went along the bank till the beer was
dniShed
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-12
One Way to Settle.

Jack McAuIiffe. once lightweight
champion. wasn't bathing in prosperity
during the latter years of the late big
Tim Sullivan.
Every time ran short of two dol
lar BILL" said McAuliffe. Il touched
Tim One day he called me.
~ don't expect you to pay me
back said he. bur I'm going to keep
books on you want TO know just
how much the pleasure Of your society
is costing me.
He made me go with him. and we
bought a little memorandum book.
After that he put down every touch
made. One day be shook his head at
me-
Jack said be. I'm not the man to
go back on friend but don't you
think you're going Il biz strong? This
books full?'
81 am. Tim says l. I'm ashamed
of myself And is the book clean
tnll:'
1T is says he, from cover to COW
er.
"Give me five hours Tim says 1,
and I'll fix it,
so Tim SAYS All right And five
hours later | came back 10 his office.
Now. Tim says |. pulling bun
die out of my pocket. look at this, and
see if it's right
And Tin opened it, And it was
aew book" Chicago News.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-11-12
THE WAR TAX.
Banks and Places of Amusement Pay
Big Share.


Bankers are the first class men.
TONED in the special tax. They must
pay 81 for each $1,000 of capital used
or employed, and in estimating CAPT
tai, surplus and undivided profits shall
be included. Brokers shall pay $50
Every person, firm or company whose
business it is to negotiate purchases
or sales of stocks, bonds, exchange,
bullion, coined money, bank notes,
promissory notes, or other securities
Tor themselves or others shall be re-
garded as a broker. However, any
person having paid the special tax
as a banker shall not be required to
pay special tax as a broker. Pawn
brokers shall pay $50; commercial
brokers shall pay $50; custom house
brokers shall pay $40.
Proprietors of theaters, museums
and concert halls, where charge for
admission is made, having seating
capacity of not more than $50, shall
pay $50; having a seating capacity of
more than $50 and not exceeding 500
shall pay $50; having seating ca
pacity exceeding 500 and not exceed
ing 300, shall pay SIS; having seat
ing capacity of more than 800, shall
pay 500. Every edifce used for the
purpose of dramatic or operate or
other presentations, plays or perform
ances, for admission to which an en-
trance fee is received, not including
halls or armories rented or used oc-
casionally for concerts or theatrical
representations, shall be regarded as
a theater. Whenever any such edi-
flee is under lease at the passage of
this act, the tax shall be paid by the |
lessee, unless otherwise stipulated be-
tween the parties to the lease. Pro- |
prietors or agents of all other public |
exhibitions or shows for money not I
enumerated in this section shall pay
$40. This paragraph shall not APP
ply to chautauquas, lecture lyceums,
agricultural or industrial fairs or ex-
hibitions held under the auspices of
religious or charitable associations.
Proprietors of bowling alleys and
billiard rooms shall pay SIS for each
alley or table. Every building or place
where bowls are thrown or where
games of billiards or pool are played,
and that are open to the public with
or without price, shall be regarded
as bowling alley or billiard room,
Commission merchants shall pay
$50. This provision shall not apply
to commission houses run upon CO.
operative plan.
This covers the tax on luxuries.
There are still other taxes on tobac-
co and legal documents. Tobacco also '
is included as luxury.