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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
Death of Mrs. George H. Benjamin Thomas H. Baldwin Accidentally Shot at Warner Arms Co.

The life of Emma Mcknight, widow of George H. Benjamin, came to a close Friday morning at her residence on Central avenue. She had been sick for the last two years. but not seriously until the last two weeks, and death was due to a nervous breakdown. She was the daughter of John and Mary T. Mo Knight, born here 51 years ago, and las passed all her life in this vicinity. She was married Feb. ?, 1881, to George H. Benjamin by the Rev. A. J. Sulli- van, and MT. Benjamin died several years ago. Mrs. Benjamin leaves two sons, George of Springfield and How ard of this city, also two sisters. Mrs. William J. Wallace and Mrs. Frank Pendleton, and one brother, William J. Mcknight, all of this city. Mrs. Ben jaInin was a member of the Greeneville Congregational church and of the La dies Aid society of that church She was a woman of excellent traits of character and was highly esteemed among her relatives and wide circle of friends. Her life was a helpful one to those with whom she was associated by relationship or through acquaint- ance
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
WAR TIME NEWS OF 50 YEARS AGO|
Additional Call For Troops Expected in December 1s64
 Counterfeit Money Plenty-Shetucket Bank Declared Three Per Cent Dividend-Thsmes Bank Considering Becoming National Bank. @

Fifty years ago this week the peo- pie of Norwich were anticipating an additional call for troops for the front and a town meeting was held for stockholders of the Thames bank were considering the advisibility of making the bank a national bank and counter felt money was becoming such nuis- ance that stringent measures were be- ing taken against its circulation. The income tax was at issue and the She tucIxet bank declared Q three per cent. dividend payable after. the fifth of December 1864. Following are ex~ tracts from the Bulletin files Of half a. century ago.
 Major Bond Has Resigned.
 Monday, Nov. 2s. 1Ss4-Ma1or Frank S. Bond of this city, A. D. C. to Maj. been honorably discharged from the United States service. He has been about three years in the army, first with Gen. Tyler of this city and then under General Rosecrans, and his rec ord has been a most gallant one, he having repeatedly been compttnented In general orders.
 Windham Votes $500.
 Windham has voted $500 to every cures a substitute or goes. Windham and Moutville each put in substitute at the Provost MarshaPs Saturday.
 There will be a town meeting De- cember the first, to take measures to raise men in anticipation of future calls for troops.
 Thames Bank Stockholders.
 The stockholders of the Thames Bank of this city meet on the 9th, proxino to consider the subject of be- coming a National Bank.
 Stamping countsrfeits.
 Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1S64.-The cash iers of all the banks in this city have signed the subjoined circular, by vote of directors. It goes into effect today Nov. 29th. Counterfeit, altered and either of the banks in this city for deposit. payment, exchange or exami- nation will be stamped in acordance with the statute of this state requiring the same under penalty of $10o.
 There are a few hundred dollars of worthless notes now in circulation in this vicinity which will get then Capt. Charles M. Colt of the Sth reeiment is still lying in a critical con- dition at Fortress Monroe but hopes are entertained of his ultimate recov- cry.
 Norwich, East Lyme and windharr each put in substitute at the Pro- vost MarshaFs on Monday.
 Bank Dividend. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1s64-The Nor. ! Wich bank has declared a eemi-annua' l dividend of five per cent (free of gov, ernment tax) payable on and after the 5th proxirno.
 Second Church Calls Pastor.
 The Second Congregational Society
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
Accidentally Shot.

Thomas H. Baldwin of 262 Washing ton street was accidentally shot at the Warner Arms company on North Main street about 7.2o Friday morning by an employe from Brooklyn who just lately moved to this city The man was trying out revolver of .32 cali bre and one of high power. He in serted a supposed dummy cartridge and pulled the trigger The bullet en- tered Mir. Baldwin's body and he sank to the floor. Dr. D. J. BTophy was summoned and rendered all possible medical assistance and had the injured man taken to the Backus hospital. It was found that the bullet entered the lower part of the abdomen and had passed through the body and the acci- dent is considered a serious one. Mir. Baldwin suffered from loss of blood ard was in very weakened condition when he was conveyed to the hospital.
 It was thought that if the bullet pierced the intestines the shooting may prove fatal, but otherwise MT. Bald win may recover. The hemorrhage was stopped and every care given to the mans comfort. At the hospital later in the day it was stated he was resting as comfortably as could be expected.
 The plant was temporarily shut down. MT. Baldwin has the manage ment of the arms company.
 Mfr. and Mrs c. Douglass of Hickory street, MT. and Mrs. Reuben Ladd and family attended a harvest supper re- gently at the home of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Barber at Spring Lake farm, Canterbury
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

os tf1fS city at a meeting held Tuesday evening extended unanimous call to Rev. M. N. c. Danas of Winsted, to become their pastor. at salary of
 1t is ofscialIy announced that state banks must pay a monthly tax of 1-s of one per cent upon their efrcu1a- ton above. their average Tor SIX months prior to July 1. 1864, notxith- standing the increased May rlse rom increased capital.
 Thlirsday, December 1. 1SS4.LTAe SE1etucAet bank has declared a 3 per cent dividend free of government tax payable on and after the 9th Of De- ceTnber.
 Paying Special Income Tax. Collector ChsppeIl wishes taxpayers to remember that nothing but united States and National bank notes are received in payment of the special iIl- come tax. The time of payment ex- pires this week after which ten, per cent will be added.
 Big Town Meeting.
 Friday, December ?. 1ss4.--There was a very full attendance at the town meeting in the town hall on Thursday. John W. Stedman introduced a series of resolutions raising a committees to have in charge the funds appropriated for bounties. The resolutions were finally adopted after tinkering and patching.
 Forrest Spofford of this city, late Sergeant Major of the Sth c. E., who lost his left arm at Antietam but cons tinued in the service until his three year term expired has been appointed to elerksllip in the provost mar sharS office in this city, and has alA ready entered upon his duties. The appointment is no. more than a de- served one and we are pleased to see 1 that the claims of our returned veter- ans are recognized. Henry Hammond Esq, of KillingIy, United States Marshall for the district Of Connecticut has resigned that po- sition. His resignation has been ac- cepted and Hon. John Gould of Fair
 field has been appointed as his suc- eesSor.
 Winter Is Upon Us.
 Saturday, December 5, 1s6.--Now | that winter Is upon us we would sug- gest that our lady friends who do SC much and wish to do so much for the soldiers might find it convenient tc knit nittens or gloves for the sol diers. Deputy Collector ChappeI wishes us have an income tax to pay that unless they are deSirous of assisting tht government to the further amount oi l ten per cent. upon their taxes it vii be necessary to pay today.
 Col. John E. Ward. Eighth regi. ment, of this city, is in town on shori leave. At the provost n1arshaPs Fri day, two substitutes were credited tc l 4Lyrne and a volunteer to Franklin.
 The United States Examins Commission acknowledge the receipt of $2, ,000t contributed at the unioT meeting in Rev. Dr. Bonds church or Thanksgiving day.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
KINGS DAUGHTERS, SALE
Loyal Circle Showed Many Pretty
 Things a Buckingham Memorial

There were all sorts of good things at the annual sale of Loyal Circle of the Kings Daughters heldd in Buck ingham Memorial on Friday afternoon from 2 until o'clock. The sale was in the hall up stairs and the tables were very prettily decorated with ev- ergreen. On the platform at one end of the hall was the candy booth which was decorated in red and white fes- toonS and evergreen The cake table was located at ther fight of the candy booth and just across the hall were the fancy articles There was a large display of aprons of all kinds and near the main entrance there were several tables reserved for the sale of ice cream, ca and chocolate.
 Those in charge of the sale and the rnittee, Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, leader; Mrs. N. Eugene Smith, vice leader; Mrs Archibald Torrance, treasurer, and Mrs Charles Webster, secretary.
 Fancy work. Mrs. N. Eugene Smith, Mrs. Fred Parker, Mrs. Charles Webster and Mrs. Louis Geer. Cake Mrs. Archibald Torrance, Mrs. Harry Rushworth, Mrs. Clarence Brown, Mrs Charles Nichols and Mrs. Joseph Ad- ans. Aprons, Mrs. George Carter Mrs. Julian Parker, Mrs. Arthur Everett Dawley- Candy booth, Miss Florence Holloway, Miss Elizabeth Hall. Mrs. Herbert Kind and Mrs George Zimmerman. Ice cream, tea and chocolate, Mrs. Samuel Wilson Mrs. William McCord, Mrs. James Burdick, Mrs Walter Crooks and Mrs l.. A. Wheeler.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
Become Twisted, Ripping Up Ties and Pulling Two Other Cars from the
 Iron.

[, About midnight Thursday the rear wheels of a fiat car on the rear of a southbound freight got twisted and dragged along the track from the junction crossing to the Yantic cross ing. a distance of nearly one-haIf mile, tearing the ties and throwing both switches out of use. When it reached the Yantic crossing it found it too diff hcult to ri up. as a new crossing of pine has been in only month, so it plunged of, tearing two other cars wit 1t It split one rail badly, twisted another and part of the car went into w. T. Williams meadow lot. The freight hands got the section foreman out and the station agent, and within an hour the ~recking train, with crew and large derrick, had been summoned and by [ a m. Friday all signs of the wreck had been removed except the tornup crossing and the damaged roadbed.
 The trucks of the damaged car, broken rails and other iron was put on the wrecking train. to be taken to New London, and all other material was burned.
 During Friday the sectiennen were kept busy making temporary repairs and patched up the crossing so as to make it in fit condition for teams to pass over. s--a.-1- | .e-- z...--
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
DIED

0LSSoS - In this city. Dec. 2,f 1914.
 Julia D., wife of Ivar 0lsson, aged 42 years. -..es Funeral service at her late home,
 Roosevelt avenue. Sunday afternoon. Dec. o. %191As at 2.S0 o'clock and at
 the Swedish church at 3 o'clock. EARDNKcR-In New London, Dec. ?,
 1914, Horace Gardner, in tIis S6th year. --,.r- MaNNIX-In New London, Dec. 8, 1914
 Elizabeth. widow of James P. Man.
 nix .-. -t RIX-In vo1untozvn. Dec, 3. 1914, Orrin
 s. Rix, in his 10th year. .-- Funeral at his late home Sunday af-
 teTnoon at o'clock.
 CLAPP-Entered the higher life. Dec 3, 191S, in tlIs city, pr. Wales W. C4app, in his 18th year.
 Funeral services Monday afternoon at 2.30 from hiss late home The body
 will be taken on Tuesday to Forest
 Hills; Boston, for cremation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
NORWICH TOWN
Scotland Rosd-Ansthef Dog Bites Delivery clerk-Lceat 5riefs.

There was exciteuent for mile along the Scotland road Thursday afternoon when a brlndIe dog the size of a. hound with no name or tag on it's collar visited ono farm after an- other. killing poultry. At one place ten hens and chickens were killed. at another eight outlets and chickens. at a third place he had killed one Rhode Island red when he was fright ened of. On the Plain Hill road a shot from Matt Simonds' gun ended his career. He was thought to be one of two tramp dogs seen thia week on C. W. Grants place on the Can terbury turnpike, which had come from the direction of TaftviIlA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
PIainfieId Here Today.

The Everready GIee club lines up against the Olympics of Plainheld on the Providence street grounds today to play off the tie between the teams. They will line up as follows: Goal, D, Haberding; fullbacks, Wilson, Pollard: halfbacks. Schofield, Aiurdock, R. Brierly; forwards, DeCelIes, Mather, Armitage, Weller, St Armour, and H. Briefly, reserve.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
Guests at F4arvest surusr.

zIr. and Mrs. Edward Douglass and tfiefr son, with sReuben Ladd and his daughter. Miss Mary ISadd. were guests of Thomas Barber last Tuesday even ing at a harvest supper at Silver Lake farm, South Canterbury. MT. Barber is a veteran motoFrnan who retired from active service some time ago, but he retains a warm affection fer eome of his old associates, of whom MT Douglass and Mir. Ladd are two. and they exchanged some interesting rem. iniscences of the times when they weri all together in the trolley service
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
CARD or THANKS

We extend our heartfelt thanks and gratItude to all the friends and neigh boTs who have rendered so much as- ststanee during the illness, death and burial of our beloved wife and mother. also thank those who sent floral tributes.
 ALBERT D. cRARY AND FAMILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
in good condition and the members are expecting a comfortable winter.
 Sad Conditions in Poland,

SAo SouoNtone lu Fotanos
 MT. and Mrs Adam Homlcz have each received letters from their moth CTS in Poiand-Nrs. Homicz and Mrs. Schnider. Both state that their prop erty has been ruined, their horses taken by the soldiers for army use, and all their cattle and livestock taken to supply food for the troops. As all letters leaving Poland were opened by the eensors. these came opened. Holiday Sale Clears $47.
 The sum of $47 was realized by the members of the Woman's guild of Grace church at their recent sale at Mrs E. ". Wfllard's.
 Several carloads of Monton granite have gone through here this week, eouthbound.
 Mrs Roland Hewitt of Stonington has been spending several days in town with her sister, Mrs. Elias Stock cit. --e- Rev Welcome E. Bates of Mystic was visitor here Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
EMMoNS E. WHITE .5.-- e'e-~a AWARDED scHoLRRSHIP
Shares Honor in Vale School of Reiis-
 ion With Western Man

New Haven. Dec. 4.-The Fogg scholarships in the school of religion, Yale, for the present term, have been awarded upon examination, it was an- nounced tonight, to Schuyler Pratt of Seattle, Wash, and Emmons E. White of Norwich, Conn, both members of the junior class
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
Ritten- hr boa

As Daniel Weleh was delivering from Church Brothers, market Friday morning at Miss Buekley's on Pecls Corner he was badly bitten above the knee by e. dog. Dr. Donahue cauter- ized the wound. Several owners of dogs uptown have failed as yet to comply with the law and muzsle their doerS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
Postal Depository Moved.

Postmaster D. c. Murphy has been notified by the postal officials that the depository office for the local postal savings department has been shifted from Norwich to Hartford. in effect Dec. 1. No reasons have been given for the change.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
WEDDINGS.
GIeY-MXer.

Henry Charles GIey and Miss Pauline Myer of Lisbon were quietly married DC. Stone of the Second Congrega- tional church of Stonington. The young
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

MT. and Mrs. William G. Thomas of Goshen motored down Thursday to visit Mrs. Thomas' sister, Mrs. Charles Browning of Plain Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

.. Mrs. Agnes BiAckharn of Norwich was the guest for a few days this week of Mrs. c. A. Gager of Waawecus Streaf.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

H4 Mrs. Eben Alien of Washington
 street returned Thursday evening aft CT nearly a weeks visit with friends in Wiilimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
MARRIED

VERGAsoN - CUMBY - In TaftviIIe Dec. {, 1914, by Rev. Arthur H. Var icy, Whitney NJ VergaSon and Miss Margaret Cumby.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

; John W. Buckley of Paterson, N. J.,
 was in town this week
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

F. S. Wheeler of the Scotland road has sold his route which he has had for the past 30 years, to Daniel NJ. Peck of Plain Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
couple were attended by Mfr and Mrs ". S Gley of Taftville.
Veraaaen-Cumhx

VergaSen-Cumhy
 At the parsonage of the Taftville Congregational churcch Friday eve ming at 8:45 o'clock Rev. Arthur H. Variey married Whitney NJ. Vergason and Miss Margaret Cumby. The young couple were attended bv MT a-S >r-~ Phillip Anderson. After the ceremony a reception was held for the couple with relatives and a few trionus l. -- ent. MT. Vergason Is employed at the H. E. Porter 6 Go. woodworking shop, and his bride had been employed at the local mill. They will reside in TaftyilIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
wolfred O. Stanton. for foreclosu and limitation Of time. E~s Juaamenk fn Moan casn.

Judgment ia accordance with the advice of the supreme court was di- rected in the case of Charles H. Daboll, administrator and trustee. ys. Jesse A. Moon and others. This was a case that arose from provisions m@dB in a will attaching restrictions in case a legatee named should marry again.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

Fort .Trumbuil New London. whose year of preparation will be over in January, was at his. home on otro- bando avenue for a day or two this week -.-s
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

AWiInam Burns of Pecks Corner has returned, after visiting relatives in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
sheIterina Arnna serviee

Rev. H. J. Wyckoh, pastor of the Second Congregational church. will conduct the service Sunday afternoon at the Sheltering Arms
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

Mr. Hazelhurst of Waterbury was a business visitor here on Friday alter noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

Among some Of the recent callers in
 town were Misses Frances Edwardg
 Alice Arrastrong and Catherine Bowen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
Unclaimed Letter,

At the local postoffice there is one unclaimed letter addressed to Thomas Horrocks. E.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
Ure R11Iletin,
THE WEATHER.
Foreeast for Today.

Forecast for Today. Forecast for New England. Cloudy Saturday and Sunday. Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Saturday 1t will be clear to partly cloudy and cold with brisk northerly winds and freezing temper atures in the northern districts, pre- ceded by rain on the southern coasts. The outlook for Sunday is generally fair and continued cold.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursdays
 Ther. Bar. 2 a. m ........--......-., 36 3o.40 12 m. 63 30-20 D. m. 49 SO.46
 Comparisons. .. Predictions for Friday: Cloudy and colder.
 Friday. weather: Fair. colder, northeast wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
cottaas Meeting

7 Members of the First Methodist church met at the home of MT. and Mrs. Lewis Nichols on Vergason ave- CT meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
YANTTC
Improvements in Engine House HaIf- Mir. and Mrs. Adam Honlex Get Censored Eetters from Poland.

Several improvements have been made at the Yantic Steam Fire En- zine hall. A bookcase has been placed in the engine room and donations Of magazines and books nave been coming in freely. The pool table has been put
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
GREENEVILLE NEWS

Six hours after high water 1t ls low tide, which Is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

At a, meeting of tne committee fin charge of selecting the players before each game of the Taftvilie soccer foot ball club the following were chosen to play today against Brusselis at Thompsonville for the second round in the state cup: Goal, H. Finlayson; fuIlbacks, F. Sutton. F. Dejardien; halfbacks, w White, F. Greenha1gh, F. Knowles; forwards. R. Filling, A. Fin layson, w. Wilson, A. N. Other, Jess Greenhalgh, and reserve, J. Blanchette The team will leave on the s.45 car and are confident that they will give a good account of themselves and will hold up the football prestige of eastern Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
TAFTVHLE

Players Chosen for Soccer Game at 1psonViIIe-PIainfieId Plays the EVerready Cleo Club on Local Gr6unds-Marriase of Henry C. Gley and Miss Pauline Myer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
SHORT CALENDAR. AND -sl !.
 ASSIGNMENT OF CASES
Motions Argued and Work for the Next
 Week of Court Laid Out.

In the superior court here on Frida. at the short calendar session the fol lowing cases were assigned, Judge N A. Shumway presiding: s.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05
FLAT CAR WHEELS

:. Welcome E. Bates of Mystic visitor here Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

At Norwich. Monday. Dec. 2, at I m.-Fenton ct al vs. Fenton BuiIdin Co. hearing on application for disso 1ution of liens.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-05

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1s6ATfle Nor dividend of five per cent (free of gov- ernment tax) payable on and after the 5th proxirno.
 Second Church Calls Pastor. The Second Congregational Society
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-02-27
HAS HOUGHTOA FOUND THE SAME ?
The Answer is Found in the Straight
forward Statement Of a Hough-
ton Resident

We have been reading week after
week In the local press of Calumet
citizens who have been rid Of distress
ing kidney and bladder troubles by
Doan's Kidney Pills. and we have Of
ten wondered whether the same high
opinion Of this medicine is to I've found
i'm our Heighboring towns. This frank
and earnest statement by a WELL
known and respected resident Of
Houghton viii! set this doubt at rest.
Damon West, retired farmer. 326
Edward St. Houghton, Mich, says:
The statement I have previously Civ
en- i'm favor Of Doan's Kidney Pills
still holds good. They have done me
world Of good. still use them oc-
casionally and they always bring tho
best of results"
Price .Oc. at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. West had. Foster Milburn Co.
Props. Buffalo. ". Y.
Remember tho name-Doan'a-and
take no other. ta'4SemcntJ
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-02-27
KEEP THINGS OUT OF
THE BA8YS MOUTH
State 5acteriolosist Sounds Warning
TO Prevent Infections.

Lansing Mich Feb. 27.-That fonG
mothers bad" habits have a big in
nuence on the mortality rate Of infants
is the declaration of Or. NJ. l.. Holm
state bacteriologist for the state board
OF health. That the diseases OF infants
are due largely to the things which
babies are permitted 10 take into their
mouths after these things have been
dropped on the floors i'm public places
and even in their own homes, is also
claimed DR.. Holm is decidedly against
the "pacIicr' tccthing rings and Il
brand of sweet biscuit recently APP
pcariug for the supposed pacihcatlun
II On" infant
Records Of analyses divulge many
unusual things at the state laboratory
and only tend to prove that the infant
occupies "a most dangerous position re-
gardlcss OF the love with which it may
be surround. Or. Holm says Being
"a baby is a very hazardous occupation,
IN fact, statistical records show that
1t was less dangerous To be soldier
i'm the battle of Getty sburp than to he
a baby in the twentieth century.
IN Michigan alone over 5000 babies
die every year from prcventablc caus-
as. Infectious Diseases are RESPONSE
bic for about 1000 deaths every year
among children under two years OF
age in Michigan and these cases too
often are the result of criminal care
lcssncss, ignorance or neglect. Most
OF the infections i'm children occur
through the mouth Careless friends
persist in handling baby with their
street gloves or soilcd hands
The innocent baby is unprotect I'd
by immunity from previous disease
and IS highly susceptible to the germs
~ contagion i'm any form The mother
should learn 10 appreciate that public
is potential infection,
and the admiring public should learn
that while babies might stand inspec-
ton the intelligent mother will appre-
'iate any admiration with hands
Dn.'"