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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
OBITUARY.
Joseph L, Beach.

Joseph l.. Beach, former resident of Danielson, died in Toledo, Ohio. May g. after a long and very painful illness. which he bore with wonderful fortitude MT; and Mrs. Beach are remembered pleasantly by many peo- pie in Danielson. MT. Beach is sur vived by his wife. one daughter and two sons. MT Beach was a native of North Carolina. He fought on the Confederate side during the Civil war, coming later into the north. He en- gagged in the banking business in Brooklyn, N. Y, and was a resident of that city for many years.
 A few years ago, on account of fail- ing health MT. Beach gave up bus mess and came to Canterbury locat- ing on a farm. Later he removed to Danielson. where he and Mrs. Beach soon formed many fast friendships. They left here about five years ago, by which time> MT. Beach's condition of health had become somewhat alarm ing
 now commanding the U. s. naval sta ton at Vera Cruz. is son of Mir. Beach. While his parents were in Danielson, Commander Beach came here with Mrs. Beach. He is the ar- thor of a number of books for young people The volumes are extremely interesting and are to be found at the public library here.
 Officers of Debating Society.
 At the annual meeting of the Mar ietta Kies Debating society of Kill lingiy High school Friday the follow ing officers were elected for the school year 1914-1915: President, Jennings Killian; vice president, Miss Helena Brooks; secretary, Miss Marion F1agg The society has held monthly meetings throughout the school year, debating various subjects of interest. These debates have been of value in various ways and have been of much interest to the members of the society and, ir fact. all connected with the school.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
Personals.

A. D. Chaffee has gone to Boston on business.
 w. P. Barstow is in Boston to visit his son, sCassias Barstow.
 Harry Warden of Providence is vis- iting Willimantic relatives.
 Miss Irene Griswold is visiting Hart ford friends, over Sunday.
 J. H. Fitts visited his daughter. Mrs. F. Mason in this city Friday.
 Miss Mary Coifey of Valley street is spending a few days in Boston.
 A. E. Gurley is the guest of his daughter. who lives in South Manches- ter
 Mrs J. E. Hayden returned Friday from Providence. where she spent the past two weeks.
 Dr. Patrick Sullivan, who has been the guest of his brother, Dr. J. L. Sullivan. of this city, returned Friday to Wallingford
 Reneo Benoit. who has served the required time at the Western Union telegraph office in this city. has re- ceived an appointment as operator at Columbia station near Hop River.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
WHLIMANTIc
klNpERcARTnER REcoNslDERs. Miss Vail Decides to Remain at Nat
 ohaus sehoos Other School Inter-

Mss Grace B. Vail. whose resigna- ton as kinder8artner at the Natchaug street school was presented to the town school committee Wednesday night. has reconsidered her intention of leaving. and will probably be found in the same place next year. One of the dlficulties confronting the com- mittee is thus very satisfactorily solved
 In regard to the other changes at the school. ne ;essitated by the decision of the commit tee to have an ungraded room there. to take care of the over flow, of backward pupils. and those whose illness or absence has placed them behind their classes, it is pracl tically decided that Miss Inez Brown will take charge of this new room, which. from experience and ability. she is ably qualified Ito do. Miss Helen Larkin will teach the third grade next year. and MISS Adelaide HaIlon. now principal Of 2 school in Poquonoc, will probably be called to teach in the sev- enth grade
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
UNDER MUSLINS At Special Prices During the May Showing

Night Robes, high V and low neck, in crepe, nainsook and Berkely com- bine, reduced to 44c, 69c and 98c.
 Drawer Combinations, all well made and daintiiy trimmed but slightly soiled from handling, special 79c.
 Long Skirts, in crepe and muslin, reduced to 44c and 9Sc.
 One lot of Drawers, made of main n- sock and trimmed with good trim- mings, now reduced to Ssc, $1.4S and S1S9
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
Memorial Sunday serviess.

Congregational church Sunday evening at o'clock. under the auspices of Francis S. Long Post, No. 30, G. A. R., of this city. All ex-soldiers and sail ors in this vicinity are invited to town building at 6.30, when they will march to the church. where a section of seats will be reserved for them. The address of the occasion will be by Rev. J. B. King of Eastford, upon the subject, My Trip to Gettysburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23

Line.
 George Howarth has gone to De- troit. where he is to be employed
 Rev George Stone has been con- ducting services in North .Scituate.
 Merrill A Sutherland of Worces- ter visited with friends in Putnam on Friday.
 L. o. Williams of this city is vice president of the Eastern Connecticut Business Mems association.
 F. W. Hinrichs. New York and Wood stock is to be the speaker at the June meeting of the Putnam Equal Franchise league.
 Memorial Exercises. The Memorial Day exercises at Ab- ington are to be held next Friday aft ernoon.
 visitor with friends in Puenam on
 Masons Going to Hartford. Members of Putnam lodge of MasonS are to join in the pilgrimage to Hart ford Sunday.
 Rev. Fl B. Harrison is to preach the Memorial sermon at North Woodstock. dale is active in his duties as sealer of weights and measures for Windham county, visiting the various towns In this section.
 Members Of the w. O. T. U. were
 at the home of Mrs. Mary Gardner for meeting Friday afternoon. Tennis Club Assured. Putnam High school Is to have a tennis club astain this season and there is much interest among the stu dents in the sport Tournaments are l to be arranged. The second team of Pomfret school
 had a team of students from Killing. | ly High school as their opponents al | the baseball game on the school cam pus Friday afternoon, To Start an Anti Branch. It Is stated that an effort will soor | he smade to organize here branch | of the state organization opposed tc woman suffrage. The field has beer visited by a representative of the an | tis.
 George M. Fine is to be in New York | for the exposition by motion picture manufacturers at the Grand Central ! Dalace. The event Is interesting | theatrical managers throughout New | England. Rev. L. H. koehier Spoke. | Rev. Louis H. Koehler of Hartford teacher training superintendent of the Connecticut Sunday School association, was the speaker at a conference held at the Congregational church Friday I evening The conference was preceded | by a fellowshsip supper.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
FUNERAL
Mrs. Julia H. DunIeavy.

The funeral of Mrs. Julia H. Dun- leavy was held from her residence in South Windham at o'clock Friday morning. followed by a requiem high mass at St. Joseph's church at 10. Rev. T. F. Ramon being celebrant, Rev. P. J. Mooney deacon and Rev. c. J. Lemieux sub deacon. There was special music during the mass. Many were in attendance The bearers were Michael Flynn, Michael and Jeremiah Healey of South Windham, and Mich ael T. Donovan Thomas Moriarty and Edward F. Casey of this city. The committal service was read by Rev, T. ]. Bannon. Burial was in St. Jo- seph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
OBITUARY.
Earl E. oahan.


 Much sympathy for the members of the family was expressed Friday over the death Thursday night of Earl F. Gahan. 14. son of MT. and Mrs. John Gahan. He had been i'll only two days. About two years ago he fell on the ice while skating and suffered an in- jury to his spine. this injury now be- ing regarded as responsible for a con- dition of health that led to his death. He was a bright and well liked boy, a student at Miss Robinsonis school here. He leaves his father and moth CT, and brothers and sisters.
 Interest in Cooperation Between Mo
 torists.
 Many owners of automobiles in this city and vicinity are fayoraDiy i'm pressed with the plan to cooperate with the automobile club to be formed in Webster next week. One of the things attracting members from this section is the proposition for erecting l direction and danger signs on high ways throughout this section of the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
Officers of Debating Society.
Worth knowInu.

There are 315, ways of changing . quarter of a dollar. The P ces used are the 20-cent piece. ten-cent piece. five-cent piece, three-cent piece and the one-cent piece. To make all these changes without using the same coin twice would require 1.223 one-cent pieces, 614 twos, 37S threes, 1s4 Ayes. 59 tens and nine twenties, making 2s- 5S4 pieces. worth $53.75.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Hollis A. Snow.

Samantha L.. widow of Hollis A. Snow, died Friday morning at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. James Healey. of Chaplin. She was a native of Ashford, born Oct. 20, 1923, the daughter of Edmund and Lucinda (Eastman) Lyon. Most of her life had been passed in Eastford, where she was well known and highly re- spected. For the past five years her home had been with her daughter in Chaplin. Several children survive her.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23

Corset Covers. tight or loose fitting, Hamburg and medallion lace beading, trimming reduced to 121xc. 23c and 44c.
 Chemises. plain or trimmed with Hamburg, embroidery and ribbons, reduced to 44t,. 69c and 9Sc.
 Drawers made of combine or nain- cook. reduced to 23c. 2ee and 44c. One lot of Princess Slips reduced to SIPS, sl-ss. $1.sS. SPAS and &2.7s.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
Brief Mention.


 H.'L. Tatem was Norwich visitor Friday.
 Frank E. Ferguson returned Friday to New Haven. .=. Miss Minnie. yoetche is in Spring field to spend a few days.
 Miss Genevieve Mccormack of Nor wich spent Friday in this city.
 Mrs. H. Masten and Mrs. John Mc- Quillan spent Friday in Baltic.
 Mir and Mrs. F. Staebner are in Springfield to remain over Sunday.
 Mrs. Frank Bushnell is the guest of friends in Hartford until Monday.
 Attorney M. D. O'Connell of Staf- ford Springs spent Friday in this city. Homer Neil is at the home of his parents in South Wilmington for a short visit.
 The express for New York due in this city at 1912 a. m., was 30 min utes late Friday.
 Miss A. E. Curtin of Storrs called on friends in this city on her way to Hartford Friday
 Dr. and Mrs J. J. Donohue of Nor wich attended the funeral of Mrs. Pat rick Dunlevy in this city Friday.
 Miss Cora Riley, who has been in New London for several weeks, is en- toying stay with friends in this city. Vanderman. Mrs. J. NJ McAvoy, Mrs l.. B. Lincoln, Harold Taylor, Miss Annie Kelley. Miss Mary Donahue.
 Arthur Casey. who is taking a med ical course in a Philadelphia college arrived in this city Friday to spend the summer vacation at the home of her parents on Church street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
RUN TO STATE LINE. Ruror That Trolley Crew Transfers
 May End.

Putnam business men are interest ed in the rumor that a change they have been seeking for some time may be made at an early date-the run ming of cars on the local trolley road through to the state line above North Grosvenordale, thus eliminating the present crews transfer near West Thompson. Cars on this division were formerly taken to the state line by crews of the local company.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
Firot NaturaIization Papsrs.

Principal E. A. Case of the windham High school took out his first naturaH- : zation papers Friday afternoon. thus signifying his intention of becoming citizen of this country. At present he Is subject of Great Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
WiIIimantic. Danielson and Putnam
Ieft Leo Amputatsd

Some time ago Michael Haddad of South Coventry wounded his left foot and lately gangrene set in. Friday,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
p,ea In EcuIty.

A Baltimore man, Mir. Hogshead, has applied to have his name changed. He cIaims thst the name HogsheAd makes him butt
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
GDrtefut,

My husband considered . very long time before he proposed to me He was very careful" An. "', al- ways those careful people '.ao get taken in."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
BETTER QUALITY MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
 During the May Showing

i Combination Skirt and Covers. s1.00 and up to $3.50.
 Chemi-Drawer Combinations, sSc to $13s.
 Health Combinations, made of Berk ely combine and nainsook, 39c to $3.50.
 Long Skirts, Hamburgh founce German Val. ruffle
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
N T.Ik;no Movie. at Bradley.

At the Bradley theatre Friday Edi- sons talking pictures were seen for the first time in this city and created a great deal of interest The pictures were easily the best of their kind seen here this being especially true of the minstrel reel The program was sufficiently varied to allow or la1r Judgment on the success of tho effort to make pictures talk.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
PUTNAM

Talk of Starting Anti Suffrage Branch -Mrs. Lawson's Trial to Start on Tuesday-Death of Earl E. Gahan- Trolley Crews May Run to stats Line.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
Local Interests,

The Nickel Carnival at Labor Union hall was well patronized on its second night Friday The hall is effectively decorated, and dancing proves attrac- tive
 The carpenters of the American Thread company were busy Friday re-fencing the tract of land between the Main and Jackson street crossings of the New Haven tracks. The old fences which were in state of de- cay, have been torn down.
 The New Haven company which re- ceived the contract for the sidewalk construction in the city of Williman- tic. had men in town Friday laying walks. The first spot to attract their attention is in front of the Jordan property and that of George s. Elliott on Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
BARGAINS IN SPRING SUITS AND COATS


 
 
   aren Coats and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
PATENTS
Center Street,
Danieison

Protect yeur idsaA Handsome so-page
 Guide Book FroA. HARRY z. BACK, Attorney at- Law. WiEdnam County Savings Bank sIds.
 0anieissns csna.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
MRS. LAWsoN's TRIAL
To Begin on Tuesday Next-Charse
 i is Manslaughter

Preparations are complete for the beginning on Tuesday next of the trial of Amanda Ulrika Lawson of Wood stock charged with manslaughter in connection with the death or her nus hand Jonas P. Lawson on a night in Aug1lst of last year. Indications are that the trial will extend through the week
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23

woman's Night Robes at SIPS and up to $4.ss-
 Dainty Corset Covers at si.oo and up to $1-39.
 Chemises, a wide variety to choose from at $1.3s and up to s3.50.
 Envelope Combinations, trimmed with pink and blue ribbons. 75c and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
LEGAL NOTICES
To Whom t May Concern:

:. At an adjourned regular meeting of <ne Court of Common Council held at evening. May 21. 1914. the followlnG report of the Committee on Financo WAS accepted- and the resolution ace companying the same adopted:
 Norwich. Conn. May1z1, 1e11.5 v Ios @e Cour Of Common Council of the
 The committees on Finance Herewith present their, estimates pf tne 4ex- penses of the city, and ofzeach depart- ment thereof. during the year ending on. the 18th day Of May 1915. and of the receipts --for--the same period. as
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23

hereby certify tbet the above and roregoing Is a tvJA copy of the orfgfnai repart and reeof1tieB
 Attest. STEPHEN D. MOORE. City Clerk and Clerk of the Court or
 Corlmon Council.
 Noi W ie.' naaye3d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
Rev L H koehIer Spoke.

Rev. Louis H. Koehler of Hartford. teacher training superintendent of the Connecticut Sunday School association, was the speaker at a conference held s+ the Conversational church Friday evening. The conference was preceded by a fellowshsip supper.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
s525.24sT7

To meet the expenditures called for ten (16) mills on the last city list will be required. said list being s1S,315.O5S.
 In addition to the said estimated expenses for the ordinary requirements. the Committee on Finance have been requested by petition and otherwise to submit to the annual meeting for ts action estimates for the following pur- poses, and estimates are hereby pre-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-30
charleston Event.

One Of the largest and most bril-,
liant of the Yuletide festivities was
a dance Monday night at Edgewood
Country Club given by Misses Sara
and Helena swisher, Miss Nancy
Munse and Misses Isabel and Louise
Beury, IN honor of Miss MorIelle, Miss
scully, Miss Cobb and Miss Waddy,
Music was furnished by Guilds or
cllestra. The decorations we're an
elaborate and artistic arrangement OF
overgreens, holly and poinsettas. The
guests numbered one hundred, includ.
ing from distance, Miss Julia Mus
ser OF Philadelphia, Pa; Miss Alice
Burnette OF Cincinnati; Miss Celeste
TerIott, of New York; Miss Caroline
Loar, of Huntington; Mr.. Maxwell
waddy, Of Richmond. VS. va; Mr.. Ey-
crsole Gaines, of Fayetteville; Messrs.
George and Herbert Jones, OF Oak
Hill; Mr.. Alex stohall, of New York;
Mr.. William Price, of New York; M.
John Murphy, Of New York; Mr..
Frank Hutchinson, Of Fairmont. -
Charleston Gazette. Az
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SPCRSONALS1
~ People 81
lAS- TFIEYC OMEkAlOG

Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell Mills have
moved 10 Eighth street in the resi-
dence recently vacated by Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Frey.
Miss Florence Hawker is the guest
of relatives in Pittsburgh.
F. l.. Barnes and family who had
spent the holidays here with relatives
returned to their home in Connells-
Vile, Pa, today. Mr.. Barnes was Il
former resident of this city but has
been employed for some time in Con.
1ellsville with the B. and 0. railroad.
Miss JulIctte Rathbone, of Parkers-
burg will arrive here tomorrow to
spend few days with Miss Susan
Arnett.
Miss Mary Betty Martin of Parkers.
burg will arrive here the latter part
OF the week to enroll at the Normal
School.
j. G. smyth left yesterday for points
in Kentucky on business trip.
Mrs. /. ]. Dent, of Warrington, is here
to see her sister-in-law, Mrs. NJ. E. Yea
ger who is seriously i'll at her home on
Locust avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Saunders, of Bal
timore, who had spent the holidays
here with the latter's mother, Mrs. Ly.
da Malone Foster, have returned to
their home.
Miss Marguerite Dorgan, of Keyser,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. d. P.
Kennedy, of Walnut avenue.
Mrs. Arthur Clayton, OF Warrington,
was visitor in the city yesterday.
Miss Mary Nuzum has been the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Walter o. Day, in
Warrington for several days.
Mrs. N. ]. Hayman and daughter Mar.
garet, of Clarksburg, and the formers
sister, Mrs. Brown, of Princess Anne
county, Maryland, will spend tomorrow
here the guests Of Mrs, c. C. Wheeler
and family on Pierpont avenue.
Miss Louise Leonard is the guest OF
the Misses Ruth and Gludine Fisher in
Morgantown.
Miss Virginia Helmick, of Independ
ence, is spending several weeks here
with relatives.
Miss Mildred Swearingen, OF Par.
kersburg, arrived here today for visit
with her aunt, Mrs. George H. Richard
son. She will remain until after New
Years.
Mrs. W. ]. Eddy went to Wheeling
today, where she was called by the
death of Mr. Morris, the father OF Miss
Katherine Morris, who has frequently
visited IN this city.
Mrs. Harley King, who had spent
Christmas here with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. George Ballah, on Eighth
street, returned today to her home in
Cleveland, Ohio.
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have been lapses in the delivery Of
the mail on the route. in one incident
as long as twelve days, are being in.
vestigated. b
Efforts TO have s135,00O building
erected at Elkins in the place of one
already authorized to cost not IN ex-
cess OF $s5,0OO, will have the agrees
sive support of Congressman Suther.
land. The bill to add to tho original
appropriation was offered by Con.
gresham Brown, but Mr.. Sutherland,
who was most influential in getting
q bill through to hold Federal Court
at Elkins. and that being his home,
will bend his every influence to get
more money for the new building than
is authorized.
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Idardeaty:MIIIer Enaaaement.

The engagement of Miss Elizabeth
biiilerofsthis city to Mr.. Charles How
ard Hardesty, OF Warrington was an
nounced yesterdayaat charmingly
nppointea afternoon event at which
Miss Miners aunt, Mrs. George NJ.
Alexander was hostess, at her home
en- Benoni avenue. The guests who,
Iucluded Miss Miller's friends, we're
acquainted with news of their arri-
val, when Miss Virginia Alexander,
he yopng daughter of the hostess,
presented each guest with cards fast
aned together with a spray of sweet
heart roses. bearing the names OF
NIT iller and Mr.. Hardesty. Mrs.
her and Miss Miller with Mrs.
Lee Hutchinson of Manbar,
I'd Mrs c. G. Shepherd, of
Slssss the latter sister o:
desty received in the drawing
u "a - 3tfs' q u -
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FUNERAL HELD TODAY.

Short services over the remains OF
Mr.. William Judson Ketcham, stew
ard OF the Elks' Club, whose death oc.
Cured Monday morning were held
today at the club, conducted by the
Order Of Owls, of which he was a
member. Tomorrow morning on train
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DAVID GIBSON REMAINS
INFERRED TODAY,

The remains of Mr.. David Gibson,
whose sudden death occurred Sun
day in PIT. Marion, Pa, were brought
to the city today, arriving at 1:10
o'clock. They were taken directly to
WodIawn cemetery, where briet
service was conducted by DR.. H. G.
Howard, Of the First NJ. E. church. A
number Of relatives, including his
wife and son, Fred Gibson, accompan.
led the remains here.
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Dinner Party.

Mrs. Martha Borgess. and daughter.
Mrs. Clarence Hamilton, entertained
at dinner yesterday at their home on
Walnut avenue. The guests included
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Bradford, Mr. and
Mrs. F. A. Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ.
II. Kelley, Miss Lucy and Albert KEEL
ley and Mr.. Hamilton.
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For Miss Workman.

The Misses Elizabeth and Kathryn
TroxelI were hostesses to the L. T..
C. Tuesday evening at their home on
Fifth street. Miss Erma Workman,
who is spending the holidays with
her parents, Rev. and Mrs. ]. B. Work
man, was the honored guest. The ev-
ening was spent at needlework and
music. and tempting Refreshments
were served.
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For Miss HARRISON.

AS a social courtesy to Miss Beulah
HARRISON, of Washington Court House,
O., the guest Of Mrs. ~ c. Bloomfield,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sherwood enter
tanned at dinner last evening at their
home on Rhea Terrace.
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For Mrs. Hutchinson.

Miss Josephine Lavender will an
terrain a number OF friends at sew
ing party on Saturday at the home of
her sister, Mrs. w. II. Conway, hon
oring Mrs. Lee Hutchinson, of Man
bar, who is a guest In the city.
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SneeiaI Piees

BEGINNING MerEsy. peeemher 81
1918; and continuing lall week We VIII
offer Special Prices and Terms5 on any
piano we have on the floor. Now Is
the time 20 get busy.
one old Square Plano taken In e1-
change at a great bargain.
Two organs IN good condition for
almost a song. We must make room
for our new stock coming In. Easy
payments without Interest.
c. A. HOUSE
Music Store
Monroe Street. Bell Phone sst
Open Evenings.
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Golden WeddIna Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. v. Vernon, of Eliz-
abeth, w. Va. the parents Of Miss
Emma Vernon, of this city, will cele-
brate their golden wedding anniver-
sary on New Years day at their home.
Miss Vernon has been at Elizabeth
for o week and will remain for the
event.