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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
SICK HEADACHE, COSTIvE, BILIOUS,
 IF LIVER IS TORPID--DIME A BOX

You men and women who can't get feeling right-who have headache, coated tongue, foul taste and foul breath, dizziness, can't sleep are ner- vous and upset. bothered with sick, gassy stomach.
 Are you keeping your bowels clean with Cascarets--or merely dosing yourself every few days with salts, pills castor oil and other harsh irFi- tants? Cascarets immediately cleanse
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
PRESTON
Funeral of Edwin Soule-Annual
 Election sf Ladies' Aid Society

The funeral of Edwin Soule was held Monday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Henry Huntington, with whom he has made his home for the last nine years He was formerly of Jewett City The services were conducted by Rev L. M Keneston- The bearers were F H. Aver. Ogden Stanton, G. A Holden and w. E. Crary- Burial was at Jewett City
 A B. Burdick, master of Preston grange, attended the state grange in Hartford this week.
 Mrs. H. H. Palmer was a week end visitor at her brothers in Mystic
 Annual Election.
 The meeting of the Ladies Aid so- ciety was held Wednesday, IA being present Mrs Fl. F. Palmer was elect ed president; Mrs L. NJ Keneston, vice president, and Mrs G. V. Shedd, secratary and treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
ONECO
Small Attendance at Special Meetings Fourth Quarterly Conference Held.

Mrs S. B. Winston was in Provi dence Wednesday.
 Rev. o. Newton from Thompson as sisted by the Rev. G. Lerivere held a series of meetings Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of this week which was poorly attended. the cold weather being so severe and so many sick herea bouts.
 Charles McDowell is confined to the house by illness. The ieemen commenced to cut their ice, which is 8 and 10 inches thick.
 Quarterly Conference. The fourth quarterly conference was held in the parsonage "Wednesday afteFneon, Rev. c. G. Seribner presid- ing.
 Mrs. D. s. Kenyon was in Moosup Wednesday
 Gilbert Luther is visiting his sister, Mrs. D $. Kenyon.
 Mrs. Ruth Brown is i'll and so is Mrs. Ann Biggs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
EAST KILLINGLY
Burned SchooIhouse One of the Old
 est in Town.

Mrs. Alfred Barratt who has been i'll is recovering.
 w F. Whittle has been spending a few days in Providence.
 Charles Young of Brooklyn has pur- chased the Pettingill place and ex- poets to move there soon.
 Joseph and Augustus Dumas visited in Ballouvine Sunday.
 s. s. Stone of Danielson was a vis- itor here Sunday.
 Miss Roxey Bartlett is out after her recent illness.
 The Valley schoolhouse burned Wednesday morning. This was one of the oldest schoolhouses in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
PACKER

Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Tarbox and daughter Verna of Jewetr City called at Fred HaskilPs recently.
 Mrs. John Murdeck of Warren, R. I. called here lately. c A. GehfAe was in the Rose of New England enc day recently,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
ASHFORD

CongregatlonaI Church Meeting-Ke-
 cent Deaths-Icehouses Filled.
 The annual meeting and roll call of the Congregational church was held at the chapel Thursday, Jan 15 Dinner was served at noon. Routine business was conducted.
 The teachers meeting was held at the schoolhouse as usual Friday after noon. Miss Grace Lawton. the prima- ry teacher, is i'll at the parsonage, where she is boarding Mrs. D. Keith-is sub stituttng for her.
 Mrs. Taylor's Funeral.
 Mrs. Meiita Tayler, who has been living with her brother. Deacon Frank George, since last Aprn. died last Fri
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
STERLING.
Skaters on the Pond-Epworth League
 Social and Business Meeting.

Miss Helen Pine of Washington, R. l.. was the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Pine, over the weekend.
 Mir and Mrs. Walter LobdeH are visiting relatives in South Attleboro. Mass.
 About twenty from this town at
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
Worms the Cause of Your chiid's
 Pains.

A foul. disagreeab1e breath. dark cir cles around the eyes. at times feverish, with great thirst; cheeks flushed and then pale. abdomen swollen with sharp crampfng pains are all indications of worms. Don't let your child suffer Kfckapoo Worm Killer will give sure reliefIt kills the Worms-While it's laxative effect add greatly to the health of your child by removing the danger ous and dtsasrseable effects of werms apoo Worm Killer s health pro- drcer should be in every household Perfectly safe, Buy q box teday Price 25c. All Druggists or by mail kiekaaaa indian Med. Co. Phil@. or St.
 la&dss
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

and sweeten the stomach, remove the sour undigested and fermenting food and foul gases; take the excess bile from the liver and carry of the con- Stipated waste matter and poison from the bowels.
 A Cascaret tonight straightens you out by mornings 1o-cent box keeps your head clear. stomach sweet, liver and bowels regular and you feel bully for months. Don't forget the chil-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

There are several cases of scarlet fever here.
 Rev H. D. Pierce supplied at the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

sended the basketball game between the Plainfield High and the killingly High
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

OoCiaI anu DusIHess F8lceIHSs The Epworth League social and business meeting was held on Friday evening at the home of Miss Lula A Anderson
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
Ten pearees Below MondaY.

The thermometer registered 10 de- grees below zero ill this village, Mon day morning.
 The Epworth League prayer meet ing was held Thursday evening in the vestry of the NJ. E. church. Mrs. Robert Thornley was the leader.
 The many skaters in this village are enjoying the good ice on Sterling pond.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
NORTH sTONINGTON
Congregational Church Observes Ev. erybody- at Church Sunday-1o De- qrees Below Zero Tuesday.

Sunday was observed a Everybody St-Church Sunday at the Congrega- Eonal church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
CLAIM 4 SUICIDE
IN AURORA CASE
Burial Permit Shows Mrs. John
Haggar Died by Her
Own Hand.

Mrs. John Haggar. the colored wom-
an. formerly OF this city. who was re-
ported TO have been killed at Aurora
by her husband last Tuesday for vot-
ing against the saloon in the township
election, committed suicide. according
TO the verdict of the coroner. The re-
mains arrived here for burial last
night and the burial permit. when in
spected by Undertaken B. F. Knox, was
found to state that death was the re-
suit OF her own act. The story of the
husband was accepted and he was
freed from blame
IL was claimed by the husband who
had the testimony of another negro to
support him, that he quarreled with
his wife ATTIC she had voted and he
slapped her. Then she shot herself
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted tomorrow afternoon at l:3O
from the home of the parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Winters. 929 Tenth avenue
and from the Mckinley chapel at .
O'Clock. Rev. j. Whitfield will Off
ciate. Burial Will be in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

the court in which he claimed that
the sheriff was being tried on an es-
cape charge: that in the present ac-
ton he was not alleged 10 have mis-
appropriated any funds; that the sher-
if was entitled to receive the amount
of the fine: that il was material to
know what was Burners intent at the
time Of the alleged escape, but that what
he said in county court. months after
the orense on which he was being
tried. was immaterial and improper
Matter for Jury.
Judge Graves from the bench de
clared it was matter for the jury to
determine lie said the testimony OF
Cain that he knew what the amount
OF his fine was and that he understood
he was paying less than the sum he
should. in order To legally gain his
freedom: and statements that Bruner
knowingly accepted sum less than
the fine although he later claimed
that the thought Cain had been or
dered 10 work out his sentence at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
PERSONAL POINTS

Bernard Ingram is home from
Northwestern university for the East
er vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Anderson. 1921
Twelfth street. are the parents of a
son born this morning.
Mr. and Mrs Daniel Corken. 1881
Seventh avenue, returned home this
morning. after having spent the win
ter months al Los Angeles, Cal
Miss Dorothy 4. Stevens. swho is at
tending the Illinois Women's college
at Jacksonville, arrived home tht
morning and viii spend the Easter
tide with her parents. MIR. and Mrs. NJ
T. Stevens, 1901 Twenty-second street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
BARN BURNS ON
THE BUCK FARM
Loss of Several Thousands of
Dollars Caused by Blaze.
Near Coal Valley.

\ fire of unknown origin complete
ly destroyed a large barn on the farm
OF George Buck, ST., southwest of Coal
Valley. last night, entailing loss of
several thousands of dollars. The barn
was filed with grain and bag and burn
ed rapidly. All of the horses were led
to safety but a calf was burned to
death George Miller, son-in-law of the
owner has been managing the farm
while Mr.. Buck has been on a trip to
Alabama for the winter. The loss is
we'll covered by insurance in the
Cambridge Mutual company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
Beautiful Six and
Plain Tissue Ginghams

IN new spring colorings and
designs. are lSc a yard for
Saturday instead OF 25c-yes.
al 10 o'clock and until sold,
per ward. 15c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

mad been asked a single question in
cross-examination until the former
county prosecutor testified.
Did ever you receive 500 in the
Cain case?' asked States Attorney +.
Z. Thompson.
No. sir" was the reply.
Did you ever receive this sum in
an onicisl capacity as states attor-
Il did not" said the witness.
Did you ever receive IL I'm anv 9th.
or capacity"
NO. sir
Did YOU ever advise the sheriff as
10 what disposition to make OF the
Cain case2"
1 don't understand you"
Did the sheriff ever ask you for
advice relative to releasing CAIN
He did not
masiII on Rack.
There was an immediate conference
OF the counsel for the defense and At
torney $. r. Kenworthy opened up on
the witness with a severe cross-exam-
nation.
You were states attorney in 1911 -
was his hrst question.
Yes, sir
As states attorney you received
fines from those committed to county
jail. didn't you?"
Il did on some occasions" he replied
Did you keep a record of the fines
paid you asked Attorney Kenworthy.
The witness hesitated and then re
piled. Yes
Have you il with your"
Il have not"
will YOU produce ii in COURT"
Il will. but l will have to go to my
Office for it, replied the witness.
Judge r. {. Graves adjourned court
at this point until l 80 in order TO give
the witness an opportunity to produce
mis- books.
Cain Recalled.
George Cain was recalled to the
stand this morning TO Identify his sig
nature on the register of the Airing
ton hotel which was introduced in evi-
dence by the state. Clarence Isaac
son. deputy county clerk. also went
back on the stand to reiterate the
conversation, alleged to have taken
place between Sheriff Bruner and
relatiye 10 the former misunderstood
ing the mittimus and thinking Cain
had been ordered to work out his fine
at the rate of $50 a day
c. o. Campbell, proprietor of the
Arlington hotel, Moline identified
Cain as the man who had registered
at his hotel after being released from
county Jail.
Jake Wiggers, former turnkey. iden-
titled Cain as the man whom Sheriff
Bruner had ordered released from the
county, jail several days after being
arrested.
States Attorney Thompson intro
duced in evidence the jail record
showing that Cain was taken in Gus
tody December {, 1901, and showing
no discharge of Cain occurred that
month. the same not taking place I'M
til for IS days, while the sherifT's feed
bill passed by the board of supervis-
ors, showed that Cain was not re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

Cain or John Stipler, of Rockford, who
sent the 500 in question to Cain
However. when Clarence Isaacson.
deputy county clerk. took the stand.
and testified relative TO the proceed
ings in county court after the release
of Cain. there was instant opposition
Mr.. Isaacson first identified the jury
waiver which Cain had signed and q
certified copy of the Judgment and rec
ord of the case in county court.
He stated that the fine and costs
in the Cain case had never been paid
The witness claimed that hve
months after the judgment had been
entered. Sheriff Bruner came into
county court and Informed the judge
that he had misunderstood the NIT
timus. that he thought Cain had heeh
ordered to work out his fine at the
rate of $50 day"
Defense Objects.
The defense objected strongly to
this statement. Attorney ). r. ken
worthy made a lengthy argument to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
Cruelty oivore. Grounds.

Mrs Wylola f. Burge has filed sn
in circuit court against Richard A.
Burge for divorce. alleging cruelty and
drunkenness. Mr.. and Mrs. Burse
were married at Des Moines July 2,
1908 They separated Oct is. 1913.
Mrs Burge says she left her husband
three times because he was cruel. each
time returning on his promise to quit
his brutality. The complainant says
her husband knocked one of her teeth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
SAVINGS DEPOSITS OF
SCHOOLS TOTAL S181.37

The school savings deposits collect
ed today by the state bank of Rock Is
land amounted to s1S1.37 The sums
from the different schools follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
Former States Attorney
MagiII is the Last Wit
ness Before Jury.
HIS MEMORY Is FAULTY
Denies. However. That He Re-
ceived the $500 Cain Says
He Paid for Release.

At 2 o'clock this afternoon, at
the conclusion of the testimony
of L. NJ. Magill, formerly state S
attorney, the state rested its
case in the Bruner trial. At
torneys for the defense then
made the usual motions for an
instructed verdict.
The court oveTruled the motion to
take the case from the jury and the
defense called Sheriff Bruner as the
first witness IN his own behalf
Mr.. Bruner said he had paid the
500 given him by Cain TO Mr.. Magill
Immediately after the prisoner had
given it TO him. He said in accepting
The money in settlement OF the fine
he was acting under the direction of
the then states attorney
Bruner said he called Magill up the
evening previous TO the transaction
and told him Cain was ready to pay
500 Magill. he said. instructed him
10 accept that amount and let the
prisoner 90 free
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

The lie was passed this morning in
circuit court in the Bruner trial, when
I. VI. MagilI. former states attorney,
took the witness stand to deny that
the sheriff ever turned over to him
the 800 which George w. Cain paid
for his release from the county Jail.
sherin Bruner insists that he did give
the money 10 Magill and says he will
testify to this effect when the time
comes.
The BTuner case moved slowly
along devoid OF any sensational fea-
lures. until the prosecution sprung a
surprise by calling MsgiIl. Not a wit
ness. which the state had introduced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

rate of $3.50 day. were all aIlega-
tons tending TO prove guilty knowl-
edge on the part of Bruner at the
time of his escape and that all of the
evidence along this line would be
competent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
No Cross Examination

Tls defense sprung a surprise by
refusing To cross examine either Cain
or Charles Truxell. former deputy sher-
IN. who testified relative TO arrestng
Evening star., 1914-02-10

snow OFF, He did such wonderful things
that Peter would not have been in the
least surprised to have found him clear
ing his pond of snow. But Paddy wasn't
to be seen, and there wasn't any sign
that he was or had been anywhere about
men Peter remembered
"Oh, You stupid.' said he. talking aloud
to himself "Of course Paddy didn't clear
the snow from his pond, because there
hasn't been any for him to clear away.
1t showed before the pond froze over.
My. how clear the Ice is. l can see
right to the bottom of the pond. 1 wonder
If 1 can get over to Paddy's house with
out falling down and humping my nose?
Here goes.
With that Peter made a long jump
out on the smooth, slippery ice, slid a
little way, slipped. tried to catch his
balance, Slipped again. and then sudden
ly his feet few quite from under him,
and down he went on the back of his
head.
oh, OUCH cried Peter. and because
the bump hurt so he wanted to dance.
Just as if that would help it. But the
very minute he began to dance his feet
flew out from under him again just as
IL they didn't belong to him. and this
time Peter bumped his nose. ooh! Ouch!'
cried Peter again and tried to hold the
tears back by winking very rapidly. I've
heard my mother say that there are
times when the slowest way is the quick
est. and I guess this is one of them
With that Peter began to crawl toward
Paddy's house.
Evening star., 1914-02-10

Granny Fox, because just at break OF
day saw them on their way home from
an all-night hunt. and they were SO
tired they could hardly walk. There is
nothing to fear from Hooty the Owl,
because he is fast asleep by this time.
Old Pasture. SO there is nothing to fear
from him. And so l believe ] will just
run up in the Green Forest and cali
on Paddy the Beaver. Once more Peter
looked this way and that way to make
sure that the way was clear, then off ne
started, lipperty. lipperty, lip. as fast
as his long legs could take him.
Farther and farther into the Green
Forest scampered Peter Rabbit. 1t was
long way to the pond made by Paddy
the Beaver. Peter wondered If he would
find things much changed and what he
would find Paddy doing. He didn't for a
single minute doubt that he would find
Paddy doing something. Somehow he
couldn't think of Paddy is doing moth
ing. But when he reached the edge Of
the pond made by Paddy the Beaver
not a sign OF life was to be seen or
heard You see. it was very lonely
place deep in the Green Forest which
Paddy had chosen. for he is never
lonely himself. Peter stopped on the
and hard and Peter knew that it was
very, very slippery. Everything around
was white with snow. anS rising out
of he pond was great white mound.
Peter knew this to be the house of Pad
dy, the Beaver.
very much puzzled, indeed Why WASH [
the pond covered with snow when every
thing else was? There it was. smooth
and hard and slippery, with not fake
Of snow on it. Could it be that Paddy
the Beaver had found way to clear the
Evening star., 1914-02-10
SEVERAL SHARE ESTATE.
Will of Clara H. Griesbauer Ic
Filed for Probate.

The will of Clara H. Griesbauer, dated
August 20, 1919, has been filed for pro-
bate. She distributes her jewelry and
effects among Emma H. Stephens, Anna
NJ. Eicholtz. Grace II. Parkhurst, Lucy
.. Hilton, Esther Cole, Barbara Cries
bauer. Mrs. Charles L. Griesbauer, Ann.
NJ Griesoauer and Harry b. Wilson. The
remaining estate is devised to the Wash
ington Loan and Trust Company, in
trust. for the benefit of Emma II. Ste
phens. Anna NJ. Eicholtz. her sister, and
Annie NJ. Griesbauer. her mother in
equal shares. On the death OF the sur
viVor the estate is to be converted into
cash and distributed equally among tn.
heirs of the testatrix. The trust com
pany is also named as executor
Evening star., 1914-02-10

Halstyne's face. White and icy he
turned to go. but paused at the head
Of the table to say with deadly sneer,
1T Is my misfortune that l am at pres
ent obliged to earn my living in the way
you so delicately indicate. If my father
had done for me. as yours did, should
be spared the necessity How DO you
suppose the money you live on was
made?''
out of profits on Katie Reed and her
kind replied Anne promptly. Il beg
your pardon. Bobbie, for what | said.
1t was outrageous. We are all in the
same boat together-the same dirty boat;
don't know as 1 shall ever get out OF
it myself. But I want to-if l can ma
ference between u.s."
Halstyne left the room. The big IL
brary was Silent and the freight played
over the beautiful head of Miss Leigh
ton bowed on her hand as she sat mo-
tionless before the fireplace.
THE END.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
,OWes Her Life to
This Lung Medicine

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medicine for Throat and Lung affections
regret that all sufferers of these serious
troubles do not take the trouble 10 inyesti-
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accomplished during the past fifteen years in
a number OF cases Read this:
Griffith. Lake Co. Ind.
Gentlemen: About September 10, 1908,
my mother-ln-law taken sick with a.
tarrhal Pneumonia. which developed into
{ Lung Trouble In January. when Rev. VIM.
Ber. of St Michaers Church, az Scherer-
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commended that get Eckman's Alternative
4 and see II II would not give her some relief.
The attending physician declared she had
( Lung Trouble and beyond all Inedi al
I aid So ] Immediately had Rev. VIM. Berg
to send for bottle. Practically without
hope for recovery. I insisted that she try the
( Alternative, which she did. l am glad TO say
that she soon began to improve. Now she
works as hard ever. weighs twenty pounds
heavier than slte did before she took
( sick and is in good health
tAfidavit) JOS. GRIMMER.
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Evening star., 1914-02-10
Peter Rabbit Tries to Visit
Paddy the Beaver.
To win a friend and keep a friend,
Why, one must friendly be.
Forget a friend. you lose friend,
/ think you'll all agree.

II ought to have thought of that be-
fore. My, my. my. How needless ana
thoughtless l am, Here the winter Is
half gone and I haven't once been to
call on Paddy the Beaver. Shame on
you, Peter Rabbit! Shame on Eou.
Peter said all this TO himself as he sat
lust outside the edge of the Old Briar
Patch looking this way and looking that
way to make sure that no danger was
near. The meadows glistened White and
beautiful. for they We're no longer green,
but covered with snow. Far. far away
near one edge of the meadows was
tall elm tree. and in the top Of it sat
Roughleg the Hawk. Peter knew that
he was there, because he had seen him
go there.
I've nothing TO fear from him because
he is too far away thought Peter
There is nothing to fear from Re,idy and