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Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
PREFOsM FUR !TATE ROAD RHRE

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re- ceived by the State Highway CommIs- siOner, Room 27, Capitol, Hartford, Conn.,, until p. m-. Monday, Nov. S0th, 1914, for the following sections Of State Road Work in accordance with plans of the State Highway Commissioner and at the following places: TOWN OF STONINGTON-Abou 21,s25 linear feet of Gravel, Bituminous Native Stone Macadam, or Concrete (Plain or Rein forced). Also construction of a 30-foot crete Bridge. Plans and specifications 1t Town Clerks Office, Ston1ngton. TOWN OF CHATHAM-About 5.24G linear feet of Gravel or Trap Rock Macadam construction. Plans and specifications at Selectmens Ofncs, East stANoN9BB6ga NaIBt9p 7soO T3WT iReaH fee. OF dr Plans and specifications at Town SAYBROOK-About4 4,170 linear feet Of Gravel, Native Stone Macadam or Trap Rock Macadam construction. Plans and specifications at Town Clerks Or- linear feet of Standard Wood Guard Railing in various towns. Al bids must be accompanied by a surety com pany bond or a certified check not less than one-.aird Of the cost of the work. The State Highway Commissioner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids.
 lated at hartford, Conn, Nov. 18th.
 c. J. BENNETT,
 State Highway Commissioner. Room 27, Capitol. Hartford. Conn.
 nov1sd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
YANTIC

There was a dangerous brush and grass fire along the railroad near George Shermans Friday at midnight which was kept ablaze by the strong wind. Several fire fighters succeeded in putting out the blaze before 1t di1 damage to the barns and other bull l. ings.
 Snakes and lizards were found crawling slowly around above ground by hunters Saturday.
 c. $. McHale of South Manchester was @ visitor here Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Stephen O'Hearn.
 Mrs M. F. l.. Eddy has returned from a week end stay with friends Tn Montville.
 Mrs. John Kilroy has returned after a few days stay in New London with her sister, Mrs. Frank Clifford.
 John Kilroy and daughter, Miss London with MT. and Mrs. Frank Gif- ford.
 Srpt. G. w. Taylor returned Satur- day from trip to New York.
 Mir. and Mrs. Cornelius Banderwaart have moved into the village and are residing in the Jones cottage on Main street.
 W. W. Weeks of willimantic spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Martin Weeks.
 w. w. Bentley spent Sunday with relatives in East Lyme.
 The next meeting of the Woman S guild Is to be with Mrs. Seymour Quinley of Sunnyside Wednesday, Nov. 25.
 Rev. Dr. WendalI of East Haddam supplied the pulpit in Grace church Sunday and was entertained by Mrs. E. H. Willard of Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
NEEDY TO BE AIDED
Good People of the City Take Meas ures to Provide Funds-Theatre Managers and Others to Help.

The work Of helping those in need in this city is progressing, and many organizations and individuals are get ting ready to aid to the best of their abn.ty. The St. V.mA4nt de Paul so- ciety of St. Joseph's church has made arrangements to join in the work, and seven different sections of the city will be visited by committees, to as certain just what is needed The La dies Aid society will have a meeting soon to see what they can do to help the women and children in the mat ter of clothing, etc
 A. P. Dorman. proprietor of the Gem theatre, announced Monday that he would give the proceeds of the Thursday afternoon performance to- ward the funds to be used for this purpose, and Manager Young of the Opera House has offered it's use Sun day evening for a benefit concert, if the authorities permit it.
 The American Band and Garde Flo rimonde, which organizations are glv-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
STONINGTON
Rev. c. J. Mason Closes Eight Year
 Pastorate-Fire Loss $1,000.

Rev. C. J. Mason closed an eight year pastorate at Calvary church Sun day, and Monday moved his family to Scarsdale, N. Y, where they will make their home.
 The damage by fire at the Morecraft house Friday amounted to $1,000.
 MT and Mrs. C. P. Williams have returned from New York.
 The union Thanksgiving service will be held in the First Baptist church Wednesday evening, Nov. 25. The sermon will be preached by Rev. H. S. Foster of Noank.
 MT. and Mrs. G. L. Denison, who were tenants in the Morecraft house, which was damaged by fire, have rent ed the Chesebro bungalow of Water street.
 c. A. Koelb has returned from a visit at New York. --s
 w. 4. Pike has returned to Pittsfield, Mass, after a visit in Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
WATER RECEIPTS s2s.ss5
Highest Amount Ever Recorded in That epartment-SupG MouIton's Report.

The annual report of Henderson s. Moulton, superintendent of tho water department, shows 8 total of receipts from water rents for the pask year of s23.995.61, the highest amount ever reached in the history of the city. Fifty y-eigllt new service connections have been made, and 50 additional meters installed during the year. Stx-tnch pipes have been extended to Ann, Hope and Grove streets, and fra hydrants put on each of the same at 9 total cost of $1,435.5S.
 7 The report includes the cost of the City ice sheds and the receipts to date. It recommends painting the pumping station buildings and the installation of electric lights. The receipts of the year were as follows: Water rents, S23, 3,995.51; service connections, $352.73; mater1aI sold, s11S.47; sale of ice. $2,- 761. 20; sinking fund, $36,614.G2; bor- rowed money, $6,500; g. total of $72,- 33T03
 Tho expenses included S7,o40.1s for labor, interest $7,000; repairs, SPAS. AS: supplies $763.ss; wood and coal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
GIRLS! HAVE BEAUTIFUL, LUSTROUS,
 FLUFFY HAIR--25 CENT DANDERINE

you cannot find a trace of dandruff or falling hair; but your real surprise will be after about two weeks use, when you will see new hair-flne and downy at first-yes-but really new hair sprouting out all over your scalp Danderine is, we believe, the only sure hair grower; destroyer of dandruf and cure for itchy scalp and it never fails to stop falling hair at once.
 If you want to prove how pretty and soft your hair really is, moisten a cloth with a little Danderine and care fully draw 1t through your hair-taking one small strand at a time. Your hair will be soft. glossy and beautiful in just a few moments-a delightful sur IDrise awaits eyyeryope who tries this
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
Rehearsinu Cantata.
WEDDING.
Gaskall-Redd.


 MT. and Mrs. Charles B. Gaskell and Miss Winona Gaskell. Jesse B. Stinson and Stanton King have returned from New York, where they attended the wedding of Miss Margaret Begg, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Begg and Edward Winfield Gaskell. Miss Winona aGskell was bridesmaid at the ceremony. After a short wedding trip MT. and Mrs. GaslSell will reside on Lincoln avenue. MT. Gaskell Is the popular assistant at the Mystic phar- macy.
 Compact Day Celebrated.
 Mrs. Christopher Morgan and Mrs. Benjamin L. Holmes entertained the Mayfiower club Saturday at the home of Mrs. Morgan on Broadway. The gathering was to celebrate Compact day There was a large attendance. At noon luncheon was served.
 Camp Fire Girls Tea.
 The Crassatuck Camp Fire girls en- tertained their mothers at a tea par ty in St. Marks parish house on Pearl street Saturday afternoon between 8 and 5 o'clock. Many mothers interest ed in the work of the girls were pres ent. A social time and good talk were enjoyed. Light refreshments were served.
 Brief Local Notes.
 Amos Burrows has been spending few days in the village.
 Miss Marion Prentice will spend the winter in Providence.
 Harry Brown of Providence spent Sunday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. James E F. Brown.
 Miss EIithua CaIlaghn spent Sunday with her parents in Carolina.
 Thomas W. Ryley of Greenwich and Norris w. RyIey of Norwich spent Sunday at their homes in West Mys- tic avenue.
 s. S. Brown Mackenzie was in Nor wich Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. c. 1T. sislz of Nor wich are spending a few days in town. MI. Sisk had charge of the Mystic pharmacy during the absence of c. E. and F. W. Gaskill.
 Mrs. William Morgan is the guest of Mrs David Bags on the Potter Iill road, where she is to spend the winter.
 MT. and Mrs. Stephen Palmer are entertaining Mrs. Palmer's sister, Mrs. Henry Newbury and her daughter, Mrs Morley Hitchcock of Cleveland, Ohio
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
sis+y-Five Fires During Year

Sixty Five Fires During Year
 The report of Thomas Foley, chief of the fire department, states that the total number of fires in the past year was in excess Of the average for some years previous, but with the excep- tion of the fire in the shop of Hill house Taylor, in which case most ot the damage was from water, the prop erty loss has not been large.
 There were 65 fires from various causes, divided as follows: Box alarms IS, still alarms 49, of which 35 were for chimney fires, brush fires, at the city dump and from other causes. It is worthy of note that hut three fires are reported since the first of July, and none since October I2th.
 The report calls attention to the large number of chimney fires, and cautions all owners and tenants to have their chimneys cleaned before the winter season sets in.
 Twice during the year, at Halls mill in North Windham and at Gold Hall at Storrs, the members of the department have rendered valuable service out of the city.
 The apparatus is reported in good condition, as are the fire houses. The report also recommends the purchase of an auto chemical or combination chemical and hose truck for the more efficient protection of the property in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
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KNIGHTS GIVE PLAY.
San Jose Council Scores Big Suc- cess by Presentation of "Who's Who"

Who's Who, farce comedy in three acts, was presented at Loomer Opera house Monday night under the aus pices of San Jose council, No. IA, Knights of Columbus, with special scenery from Poli's theatre in Hart ford, under the stage direction of B. B. Miner. stage director of Polls Pal ace theatre in that city.
 The house was filled, the advance sale having disposed of all the downstairs portion of the house and the boxes. The large audience applauded the work of the amateur artists from the first scene to the drop of the cur tain on the final act.
 The play was more pretentious than anything yet attempted by the coun- cil and was admirably acted by a cap- able case. Harry J. Cotter as Gen eraI Stanhope and Arthur McQuillan
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
Rrief Mention,

James Courtney spent Monday Tn Hartford.
 Bd. J. Morehead went to Boston Monday. Harry J. Kelley Is fin Boston for a few days.
 Miss Helen Courtney spent Sunday in Norwich.
 don Monday.
 itor Monday.
 Thomas J. Cotter is in New York on business.
 Haven Monday.
 c. A. Gates was in Providence Mon day on business.
 Miss Judith Peterson returned Mon day to Hartford.
 H. c. Frost of Hartford spent Mon day in Willimantic.
 In Hartford Monday were \. I. Bill, Mrs. James Harries
 H. N. Neil of New Britain spent Monday in this city.
 J. P. BransfieId of Portland, Conn, spent Monday in this city.
 A. L. Story was in Willimantic Mon day on his way to Norwich.
 Miss Ruth E. Taylor of Middle Had dam has returned to this city.
 W. J. Congdon has returned from a stay of several days in Hartford.
 A. E. Gurley spent Monday with his daughter, in South Manchester.
 Mrs. R. H. Taylor returned to Wor- cester Monday after brief visit here with friends.
 Mrs. J. H. Reed of Stafford called on friends here Monday on her way to Providence.
 Mrs. Mary Logan and Mrs. Alonzo atives Monday.
 Fred Ginter and daughter, of Hart ford, are visiting friends in this city and at Storrs.
 Miss w. B. Crane, who spent Sunday with friends here returned Monday to South Manchester.
 MT. and Mrs. Malcolm Curry have returned to Holyoke after visit with friends in this city.
 Miss Marion Jordan, who spent the week end with her parents fin this city, returned Monday to Hartford
 Miss Minnie Voetch has returned from a visit at the home of Prof. and Mrs. E. J. Morse in Hartford.
 George S. Stiles in in, Providence and Fall River this week in the in terest of the American Thread Co.
 Mrs. T. F. Downing. who has been the guest Of relatives in this city, re- turned to her home in Hartford Mon day.
 Mrs. Kate Raferty Pratt, who has been visiting relatives in Williman- tic and Boston, returned to New York Monday.
 Mrs. Paul Marcil, accompanied by Mrs. Alpha Marcil is spending the week with relatives in Worcester and Grosvenordale.
 Mrs. Edward Maynard of South Windham who recently underwent a serious operation in a Hartford hos pital. is reported as resting comfort ably.
 Miss Helen E. Kelly, stenographer in the office of Attorney General J. H. Light, returned to Hartford Monday after a, brief visit at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Morris Kelly.
 William Backus who is taking a course in chemistry at Pratt Insti- tute, Brooklyn, is at the home of his father L. E.. Backus. to attend the wedding of his sister, Miss F. E. BacRus and George R. Ennis of Graf ton which is to takS placo Wednesday at 10 a. m. at St. Joseph's church.
 Dr. and Mrs. I. A. Blanchard, who have been visiting Mrs, BIanchard's father, J. C. Lincoln, returned to Hart ford Monday. They were accompanied to this city by their children, Lana and Catherine, who with their parents are to return to the west after two months' stay with relatives in New England states.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
Try This for Your Ceuah.

because unable to get the right reme- dy. Coughs are caused by inf1ammo- tion of throat and bronchial tubes. What you need Is to soothe this in hanmation. Take Dr. Kings New Discovery; 1t penetrates the delicate mucous lining, raises the phlegm and quickly relieves the congested mem branes. Get a Soc bottle from your druggist. 'Dr. Kings New Discovery quickly and completely stopped my cough writes J. R. Watts. F1oydale, Texas. Money back fl not satisfied, but 1t nearly always helps.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
NO MORE DANDRuFF OR FALLING HAIR--A REAL SURPRISE
 AWAITS YOU.

To be possessed of head of heavy, beautiful hair: soft, lustrous, fluffy. wavy and free from dandrufP is mere ly matter of using little Danderine.
 1t is easy and inexpensive to have nice, soft hair and lots of it. Just get a 25 cent bottle Of Knowlton's Danderine now-all drug stores rec ommend ft-apply little as directed and within ten minutes there will be an appearance of abundance; fresh ness, huf1nAss and an incomparable gloss and lustre and try as yosa will
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17

Ing carnival at the Town hall, will give a concert, drill and social Satur- day night for the benefit of the needy. Tickets for the affair will be printed and distributed for sale among the school children. at Mayor Dunn's store and other places in the city. A large supply of bread was donated by F. J. Kirtland, proprietor of the New York lunch. Monday, and distributed by Mayor Dunn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
Patients at Hospital.

Among recent admissions to St Jo- seph's hospital are Miss Mary Doyle of 296 Valley street, appendicitis; Mrs. Hannah Rice of South Windham, trouble with foot; Mrs. George Fitts of Hampton, Mrs. E. Broolcman of An dover internal trouble; Alfred Whit ney of Lebanon, appendicitis: Fred N. Green of Church street, sciatic rheu- matism. James Squires. Is, of Union street, bruised and torn arm.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
An Active Liver Means Health,

If you want good health. a clear complexion and freedom from aizzi- ness, constipation, brIiousness, head aches and indigestion. take Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They drive out fer menting and undigested foods, clear the blood and cure constipation. Only 25c at your druggist.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
Coal Laden Barge Adrift

Providence, R. l., Nov. 16.--No word today of the coal-laden barge Gen era1 Knox, which broke adrift from the tug Edward F. Luckenbach in Friday nights gale. It is not known how many mer she carried. She was bound for Providence from Norfolk. The tug Walter A. Luckenbach is looking for her.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
OBITUARY
WiiIian, IA. Crane

Wi1lialm H. Crane, 74, died at his home in Atwoodville Sunday evening, the cause of death being Brights dis ease, from which he had been a suf- ferer for over a year. He was a farmer by occupation and a native of Mansfield
 He is survived by five sons, Clarke woodville, W. B. and F. s. Crane of Kingston. Pa, Tracy Morton Crane of Woonsocket, R. l., and a daughter, Mrs. Edith Crane Booth Of New Ha- ven: also a brother, Charles T. Crane, of Atwoodviile.
 Infants Funeral
 The infant son of Mfr and Mrs. Stanislaus Hsbeck died early Mon day morning. The funeral was held later in the forenoon, with burial in St. Josephs cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17

never fails. That's why millions of people are using "GETS-IT' today and throwing away their fussy plasters, sticky tape, toe-eating salVes, and wrapping outfits" that make a bundle around the toe and choke it into pain by pressing either on or around the corn There is nothing to stick to your stocking, nothing to cause infiam- nation or rawness, nothing to press on or d. ar0und tne Re corn: drs E1 Toy apply 1t m scissors or files. with their blood poison dangers. Try "GETS-IT'' for that corn, callous, wart or bunion
 "GETS-IT'' is sold by druggists ev- anywhere. 25c a bottle, or sent dire .t by E. Lawrence 6 Co.,. Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
FUNERALS
Laura C. paNidaon

Funeral services for Laura G. Davi- son were held Monday afternoon at 1:45 at the home of her sister, Miss May E. Dayison of South Coventry road, and were conducted by Rev. William s. Beard of the First Congre- gational church.
 There was special music by Charles H. CaSwell, and by Misses Albina and Mary Rose Blanchette. The bearers were pr. T. R. Parker, George F. Tay- Tor, Frank Larrabee, c. c. Case, H. T. Burr and Herbert T. Clark. Burial was in the Willimantic cemetery in charge of Funerhl Director Jay M. Shepard
 Mrs. Lucy Fitch Cross
 The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Fitch Cross was held at 11:45 Monday morning from the home of her son, Edwin o. Cross, where prayers were offered by Rev. ". O. Nuz1n of the Methodist church Services were held in the Mansfield Center Congre- Sat!ona1 church at o'clock in the aft ernoon, Rev. E. P. Aver officiating. Charles H. CasweIl sang during the services, Lead Kindly Light, and No Night There. The bearers were Hen ry Durham, A. W. Buchanan, James Macfarlane and Jared Stearns. Burial was in the Mansfield Center cemetery, in charge of Undertaken Hiram N. Tenn.
 Mrs. Mary T. Benoit.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Terrier Benoit, who died in EagIeville Thurs day night, was held Monday morning at the house in South Coventry. fol- lowed by a requiem high mass at St. Mary'S church there, at which Rev. A. J. Dooley officiated. The bearers were Louis Prue, Joseph Prue, Joseph Tru- deau, and Peter James. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, South Gov entry.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
Mrs. Mary T. Benoit.
What citY Snank.

The city labor payroll for the week ending Nov. IA, 1914. totalled S569. .05, divided as follows: Police department, S142.40; street department, $6S51; low CT Main street improvement, S204. .O5;
 sidewalk construction, $7.99; maintain ing sewers, $29.00; waterworlzs $117,10.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17

nieces, Amy and Kitty Birracree, o1 Norwich. and with Mrs. James T. Mo Guire of Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
WEDDINGS.
Eosse-Veaiard,

William Albert Bosse and Miss Florina Vegiard were married at 8 o'clock Monday morning at St. Mary's church by the pastor, Rev. J. J. Papil- lon, who also sang the nuptiaI mass. The witnesses were Joseph Vegiard, father of the bride and Arthur Bosse, brother of the groom. 4 reception and breakfast at the home of the brides parents followed the ceremony, after which Mir and Mrs. Bosse left for a short wedding trip.
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 Wojcieck Sugar and Miss Helena RyzicIaslla, were married at o'clock Monday morning at St. Joseph's church, Rev. Philip J. Mooney per- forming the ceremony. and singing the nuptial mass
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17

Stamford.--A local branch of the Red Cross has been opened at 572 Main street. Many Stamford ladies are en- gagged in sewing, knitting, etc, for suf- ferers in the European war.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
BALTIC
Party for Alma Buteau on Her SixtI
 Birthday


 A party for number of little friends was given Sunday afternoon at the home of Representative and Mrs. Irene l.. Buteau, in Railroad street, in honor of the sixth birthday of their daughter, Alma. The after noon was spent in a pleasant manner, games and other forms of amusement helping to pass the time agreeably. A dainty luncheon, including cakes and cookies and hot chocolate, was thor oughly enjoyed. Those present were: Violet Rabitaille, Req Depathy, Lor- raine Mcclure, Jeanette Cote. Julia Chapel of Taftville, Antoinette Ga due, Doris Buteau, Loretta and Kath ryn Lasch of Norwich, Myrtle Buteau, Annie and Julia Brahm of Fitchville, Mildred Bell, Julia Godue, Emma Gail louette of willimantic, Theodore'Bam- ford, Bernard Caffey and Torrent Genard.
 Returns to New York
 Mrs. R. W. Carver has returned to her home in New York, after spend ing the pest two weeks with her
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
Whae Ie eelna on Toniaht

WslIimantlo Woman's Club (after- noon1.
 FThncas s. Long Post, NO. 50, c. A. R.. Town Building.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
WII-L1ITMANTIC

S7So. 40; repairs at pumping station, $536.50, water fund bonds s50,000, and regular expenses for tools, oil and supplies. with g. balance on hand of $4,124.92.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
Use |" Gets-It," Corns
 ShriVeI, Vanish!

It's the New Way, and You'll Forget
 You Ever Had Corns..
 1.-TWO drops put on in two seconds. corn shrivels, comes clean offl" That's the marvellous story of "GETS-IT," the new-plan corn cure. Nothing can be simpler for the cure of corns-and il
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17
MYSTIC
Warner-Wo!fe Marriage the 24th- Poultry Show-Harvest cantata- GaskelI- 6egg Wedding.

Invitations have been received in Mystic for the marriage of John Wolfe, son of Mrs. Sarah Wolfe of this village, and Miss Myrta c. Warner of Beacon Falls, to take place Tuesday, November 24.
 Poultry Show Plans.
 The Poultry show of the Southern New England Poultry association will be held here Nov. 17. Is and 19. It Is expected that a large exhibit of prize winning birds will be made. The pre- miums have been on exhibit in Wheel CTS window for a week. It is expected that the show this year will be much larger than that of last year.
 Rehearsing Cantata.
 The choir of the Methodist Episcopal church is arranging for a musical service Sunday evening, November 22 and has in preparation Garrett's liar vest Thanksgiving Cantata for chorus, semi chorus and organ. Mrs. J. J. Johnson, Willard Weigwin and Eli Gledhiil will take the solo parts. G. Victor Grinnell with the violin, FEE. Bucklin with cornet and Mrs. Thom- as W. Ryley at the organ will assist.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17

as Tom shanhepe, took the leading parts with skill and were ably sup ported by George w. Hickey and John EIsassar as the other members of the male uuartette responsible for the ma tor part of the fun.
 The leading parts on the other side were taken by Misses Julie. A. Shea, Grave Ottenheimer and Alice Doyle, who interpreted their lines to bring out all the humor to be found in them.
 The cast follows;
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-17

John F. Coughlin of Hartford was the director, and to his efforts much of the success of the performance was due The committee in charge con- sisted of T. F. Cunningham, J. F. Rior- dan, Harry J. Cotter, Harry Tobin, John F. McQuilIan, Luke F. Allain and John Elsasser.