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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

contents was saved. A part of a large shed was also burned
 Three Couples Married 52 Years.
 During the first two weeks of March MT. and Mrs. Jesse P. Lillibridge and MT. and Mrs. O. P. Hicks of Packer and Mir. and Mrs. Chauncey c. Frink, just across the river in the Canterbury side of the same village, will all cele- bTate the 53d anniversary of their mar ten happen in 0 small community. The three couples are neighbors and friends, all of good old Yankee stock, and the ladies all enjoy good health, as does Mr. Frink. Messrs. Hicks and Llilibridge have both been very feeble for several months. The 52d return of the wedding day will be passed quietly in each case,
 Critically III. Mrs. Adelaide Sanford, mother of W. J. Telley of Packer. is still critically Ill at the home of her daughter in Georgetown, Mass. A consultation of physicians has decided that her only chance is a dangerous operation, and even then the hope is slight This Is the first snow of the season. and there is an old saying. "As the first snow goes. so they all go," mean ing if the first went off gradually all would. and if the first went with a rain all would. A rain would be a sert- ous matter now.
 W. E. Burdick of South Plainfield was taken seriously i'll with grip 1 Thursday.
 Quail have been numerous this win ! ter, but it is feared this storm has destroyed large numbers of them, also i other birds. The crust over the snow ! has srrothered those that took refuge under bushes from the intense cold and the deep snow has made food [ scarce,
 l Supper to Backboys. The Spinners' union gave a supper to 1 the backboys and dofTers employed in
 mule rooms No. 1 and 2 in Lawton's ! mill Saturday evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. William A. DevoIve ana ! daughter Mildred and Miss Louise Band were guests of Moosup friends 1 Saturday.
 The Earnest Workers met with Miss | Ethel Weeks Saturday afternoon.
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closed all day. The postoff1ce will keep regular holiday hours, open from 6.15 a. m. to 10.30 a. m., and from 5.30 to 6.3O D. Ill. Nc money orders will be issued today and the carriers will make only the morning delivery. Fhe stores will enjoy 6 half holiday, and some of the business places will sus- pend work,
 Everybody at Church Sunday.
 Sunday was observed at St. Marks Episcopal church as Everybody Come to Church. At both the morning and evening services there were large au- diences to greet Dr. A H. Harrington. Extra music was furnished by the choir under direction of Mrs. Barring ton. On Wednesday Lent begins, and extra services will be held during all the Lenten season. The Sunday ser vices will be as usual, save that holy communion will be celebrated every Sunday, at 103O a. m. the first Sunday of each month and at o'clock other Sundays. During the week meetings will be held Wednesday evening at 7.S0 o'clock and Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Special services will be held on Ash Wednesday morning and on dred Brown, archdeacon of New Lon don district, will visit St. Marks on Wednesday evening, March 25.
 Chimney Fire.
 A still alarm was sent in to the HoXie Engine company rooms Friday evening about o'clock for a chimney fire in the New Mystic hall. and few members went with a fire extinguisher and put out the blaze before much damage was done. Albert Wilson, jan itor of the building, discovered the fire, and rather than attempt to cope with 1t single handed, he thought best to call in a little assistance. The Hoxies made short work of the job.
 D. A. R. Members Attend Church.
 At the morning service of the Union Baptist chErah about fifty members of Fanny Ledyard chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, attended di- vine service in a body and listened to an able address by the pastor. Rev. Welcome E. Bates. Special music was rendered by the choir, under direction of Mrs. George Dunhana.
 Brevities.
 Prof Walter Wilcox of New York and Harold Wilcox of Oneoo are guests of their parents, MT. and Mrs. George w. Wilcox.
 Prof. Clyde Cheney of New York is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Fla vius Cheney.
 Nathan Fish of New Haven spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. John O Fish.
 MT. and Mrs. Dan F. Gray of Led yard were guests Saturday of thetr aunt, Mrs. Charles Stoddard
 F. Winfield Gaskell Is spending a few days in New York.
 Miss Ruth Rogers of Winfmantic is visiting Miss. Gladys Wilcox. Miss Geneva Rathbun of Windsor is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs Warren Rathbun-
 Mrs. May Fitzpatrick is visiting ir Boston.
 H. A. Mckenzie of Hartford is visit ing in town.
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ATTENTION SIDEWALKS
Office or the Street Commissioner.

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 case oL Ans VIolaHoa v1 any ot tns Ioresol1l provisions. or req tisaI CT neglect LO ,OInply W4Ah them, t1o par 1S Violating mem ar Aot eo1nH4S iAs with for every Iour RanFs or neglect, Alter notice rom R9iIeemAn et the S4sy.
 fbe ordinances also make It Ine auEy ef the Street COami SSfoneT 10 eelLeor al penalties Incurred under the lore seing provisions. and T they are nek paid to him on demand. to report the Case te Ihe city Attorney, wn0 shall pvosecu.e the party offending.
 ERK6i-t- C. LILI1BkEDoE.
 5an5d Street Commissioners
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SEE IF THE CHILD'S
 TONGUE IS COATED.
MotherI Don't HesitateI If Cross, Feverish, Constipated, Give "Cali- fornia Syrup of Figs"

Look at the tongue. motheri If coat ed, 1t is @ sure sign that your little ones stomach, liver and bowels need & gentle thorough cleansing at once.
 When peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu- rally ,or is feveyish, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, full of cold. give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undigested aOod and sour bile gently moves out of its little bowels without griping, and you have a well, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless fruit laxative" |" they love it's delicious taste, and it always makes them feel splendid.
 Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot tie of California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, chil- dren of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle Beware of commercials sold here. To be sure you get the genuine. ask to see that it is made by "California Fig Syrup Com pany." Refuse any other kind with con tempt
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FUNERALS,
Alderman Dennis F. Mccarthy.

Alderman Dennis F. Mccarthy.
 Ehe funeral of former Alderman Den ,~sS F. Mccarthy was held Saturday -eorning at 9.15 at his home, $50 :3harles street, Providence. The house ;Sas filled with relatives and friends. Ehere were also present representa- Elves of Tyler council No. 45. Knights Sf Columbus; Davision No. 57, Broth Yrhood of Locomotve Engineers :! Rhode Island Iooge, No. 39, Brother hood of Railroad Trainmen, and the UndertakerS' association.
 The Rev. D. I. Quinn of the Church of the Immaculate Conception was eel Smrant of the solemn high mass. Rev. J. $. Dunn was deacon, Rev. M. O'Hare subdeacon. and Rev. John H. Broderick of Norwich, master of ceremonies. A Quartette sang. Rev. W M. Pyne, Rev. A. Bove, A. F. Clarke, Rev. ]. McKen- na, Rev, W. J. Phelan and Rev. J. E. Hughes of Riverside were in the sane 'tuary. The bearers were Mayor Gain CT, Donald Horton. William Foran, Vii liam Higgins, J. P. Reagan. William Gilhane and J. J. Coutanche.
 Burial was h St. Francis cemetery. During the funeral aarvices the flag on city hall was placed at half-staff and many places of business in the neigh borhood of MT. McCarthy's home were closed.
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STONTNGTON
Nina Council Has Third Degree Work Eugene Bradley at Jamaica-Taft- vile Team Coming Thursday Eve ninq.

Nina council, Knights of Columbus, met Sunday in Borough hall when the third degree was conferred on a class of candidates visit from State Deputy Mulhgan of Thompson vile was of especial interest.
 About 200 were present. At the close of the meeting the members and members from neighboring councils as sembled in the club rooms on Main street, where lunch was enjoyed. Large delegations from Norwich, Williman- tic, Taftville and neighboring towns were in attendance.
 Now at Jamaica.
 Eugene P. Bradley. who is In the West Indies for the winter months is now at Vaudeville, Jamaica, where he will remain for three months. He has given up the trip to the Isle of Pines.
 To Play TaftViIte.
 Arrangements are being made for a basketball game between Stonington and Taftvil1e to be played here Thurs day evening"
 Holiday Observance.
 Today (Monday) is to be generally observed in the borough as 8 holiday. The schools are closed and many of the teachers are spending the holiday at their homes out of town. The banks will be closed all day and holiday hours are to be observed at the post office Most of the stores close at noon for & half day
 Birthday Party.
 Miss Elizabeth Muller entertained Friday evening from 4 till ' at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs Henry A. Muller in North Water street in honor of her 18th birthday A 6irfhdax- yEQ szninVpd Miss Muller received many handsome gifts
 Stripping City of Worcester.
 The work of stripping the Worces- ter and disposing of the articles is still going on under the management ot quite little metal, etc, left, the bulk of fittings and furnishings has been disposed of The craft will soon be ready for the scrap heap or else will be used for barge.
 Another sun dog was visible Friday insists, of an approaching storm. Sunday in the Churches. At the Sunday morning service al the Second Congregational church. the pastor. Rev. Dwight c. Stone, spoke or Washington. and in the evening he ad- dressed Mrs. Harry H. Doty's class o1 ' At the First Baptist church Rev George B. Marston spoke at the morn ing service on A Communion Medita tion. The ordinance of the Lords Supper was observed. The Young Peoples union was led by Miss Eliz- 1 abeth Pendleton. the subject being | Tanning the Wild Men of Assam. The | Young Peoples society was led hy | Miss Rose Studley. At the evening i service Rev Marston spoke on tht l Life of Washington.
 ] Prof George w Woodward of Wes terly conducted service at Calvary ! Episcopal church. in the absence O. l the rector, Rev. C. J. Mason. At St. Mary's Catholic church mas, was celebrated at and 10 o'clocl l by Rev. T. C. Lynch
 At the Third Baptist church Sun ] day evening Rev S. r. Dickson O Westerly preached
 To Address Endeavorers. Rev George E. Marston will address ! the semi-anpual meeting of the New 1 London county Young Peoples Socie |. i of Christian Endeavor to De held a 1 the Second Congreg egational church q ] New London this (MondaY) afternoon
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MYSTIC
Birthday Party-How Washinston's Birthday Was ObserVed-Chimney Fire in HaII-Lenten Exercises.

Miss Rosamond Holmes entertained a few friends at the home of her grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. William K. Holmes, in Washington street, Sat uhday afternoon in honor of her sew enth birthday. Games were played and refreshments served. Those present were Margaret Hazard, Josephine Foote, Doris Nichols, Greta Kinmouth, Marion Gilfhllan, Leila Burns, Abby Cartwell, Florence Nichols
 Commemorated Washington's Birthday.
 The members of the Holy Name so- ciety of St. Patrick's church met in Columbus hall Sunday evening to com memorate Washington's birthday. The new moving picture machine that Father Fleming recently installed in the hall was used, and patriotic pie lures were shown. The children of the parish had a flag drill. patriotic songs Wers sung and the evening proved in teresting and enjoyable.
 Holiday Schedule.
 Today (monday) the banks will be
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riers' associations. These organiza-
 tions are not in the nature of trade
 unions and have the approval Of the post office department.
 The State Street Methodist Episco-
 pal church of Bristol has extended
 unanimous call to Rev. Adam c. Mo Clifton D. D.. former pastor of Grace church, Westerly, to return as pastor for another year. Dr. McGilton re- sponded accepting the pastorate for another year, and referred to the loyal support he had received from the members and the good fellowship eX- isting in the church.
 The first anniversary service in
 memory of Past Grand Patron Sam
 ueI S. EIdred, of Nestle chapter, Or der Eastern Star, of Wakefield, was held Friday evening, and large
 bronze memorial tablet was unveiled in Masonic temple. The chief speaker was Judge Chester w. Burrows. of Providence. Other speakers were Grand Secretary s. Penrose Williams of Providence, Past Grand Matron Louisa A. Babcock and Past Grand Patron Thomas Mckenzie both of Westerly. Two sacred solos were sung by Past Grand Patron Archer A. An
 thony of East Providence. John Bar low. of Wakefield was master of cer-
 emonies.
 l
 Harriet G. Bullock. Robert M. Gwynne presented the tablet to the chapter and
 the speech of acceptance WAS by Pa
 tron John Barlow. Mrs Lillian E,
 EIdred, widow of the hon6fed past
 grand patron, was present at the cer-
 emonies.
 The longest serving woman fourth class postn1as ster in Rhode Island is Mrs Sarah F. B. Hood, who for for ty years, or since 1874. has had charge of the Ashaway pest office. As Miss Blake she had been teaching in the district school, when the opportunity to serve Uncle Sam came through the religious convictions Of Deacon A. B. 1 Burdick, who but a short time before had been appointed postmaster there. Deacon Burdick. now of New Lon don, was an exemplary member of the Ashawav Seventh Day Baptist church. In common with others of the faith he made a practice af ceasing all em- plOyment at suudown. Friday, and re- suming his ordinary activities at sun down Saturday The post office de- partment insisted upon having the post office open all day Saturday and closed on Sundays, and rather than 1 perform any kind of work on his chosen Sabbath, the deacon resigned as postmaster.
 i village, looking about for a suitable
 successor to the deacon, suggested that , the village school teacher be tagged : if she were willing. There being no ] difficulty experienced in persuading Miss Blake to accept, the citizen head ! ed the right kind of a petition and sent l 1t to Washington securing favorable consideration of the same.
 i There was but little business done 1 in the office then-one inward and out
 ward mail every twenty-four hours be- l ing it's extent, but the teacher man. i aged the business so well that some years later. when she married. she was 1 persuaded to retain the office which is now one of the more important ones l of it's grade in the state. It has in- creased its business better than i've l fold. although the village has expand l! ed not more than 33 1-S per cent. ir building operations and population.
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nto the room and found that he was

into the room and found that he was dead.
 MT. Abell was born March 18th, 1927 in Lebanon. When 19 years old he went on the water and became cap tain of a vessel, which place he held for 26 years He went west in 1880 and settled in Kankakee county. H., and resided there until 1902 when he came to this place and has since re- sided with his sister. He Is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ann Holbrook of Columbia, who is 94 years old, Mrs. Hunt of Columbia who is over so and Mrs. William D. Strong of Colches- ter.
 c. W .Tryon's- teams are unloading a large car of coal at the station and drawing it to the state road.
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PLAINFIELD
Home of Charles Phillips Burned When Gasoline ExpIodes-Owner Seriously Burned-Three Couples, Neiehbors, Married Nearly 52 Years.

Saturday afternoon at about 3 o'clock the house of Charles Phillips. the lumber dealer, was burned to the ground with all its contents, and MT
 Phillips was very seriously if not la tally bIrned MT. Phillips was doing some work in the cellar, in which was a barrel of gasoline, which In some manner. ex ploded. In a moment the ~bele place was in flames, and it was with difficulty that MT. Phillips was rescued alive. Tine house was a new aRe, situated en tine west side of the WiliiIaaRtie track en the Packer road
 and Is tetaliy destraEea, None of the
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A Subway Rnuontt

Nov 1t is proposed to have dining oars in the New York subway. The suggestion Is perfectly absurd unless t could be arranged to have dancing with the meal. Houstonians sojourn- ing in New York would boycott the subway if it did not have dancing at eating tfme-Houston Post.
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sented the thrilling western drama, Along the Missouri in Grange hall Fri day evening to a large audience The proceeds were for the benefit of St. Andrews church of this place Danc- ing was enjoyed after the play, Kel- ly's orchestra furnished music The Dramatic club has presented a play here each year for a number of years and the play Friday night was one of the best they have ever produced.
 Portland N. S. Defeated.
 The Portland High school basketball team which came here Thursday eve ming to teach the Academy boys how to play the game went back to Port land aorely disappointed.
 A small but enthusiastic audience witnessed the game. which was hotly i, contested. The final score was, Academy. Blacker If. Porter If. Meade c, O'Connen rg, Mccall lg. Portland. Bransfield If. Whitby If. Hale c, O'Neil lg, Whittles rg. Referee. Tuholsd
 Summary - Baskets from floor, Blacker s, Porter s, Meade 4, O'Con- nell 2, Bransfeld 5, Whitby 4. Hale 8, Whittles 1. Goals from fouls, Meade 2, Bransf1eld 4. The feature of the game was the star playing of Hale for the visitors and Blacker and Por- ter for the Academy.
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Capt. Henry W. Aben died sud denly at the home of his sister Mrs. William E. Strong on Hayward ave- nue Friday morning. MT. Abell arose as usual and complained of neuralgia and was afraid it would go to his heart He went to his room to lie down. His niece, Miss Belle Strong, went up to carry him a drink of hot tea Opening the door, she stepped
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De blood came and she would cry herself to sleep In the morning the pillow would be covered with blood and hunor where she would have scratched i&in her deep. During the day Snc was miserable.
 AfI used and sx ,reu f1,,A they did her no good for ths ringwo<m was --gttins b6gger and higgex- had given up sspes At the end of five months read 556out the Cutrnra Soap and Ointment so sent for them right away. than bought some mare and used them accuryffue to directions and in iesx than three Eeeks st,s was Quite cured In four weeks the hair was growing thickty over it so that ypu would never know she had sore..e sSisue1 6Irz- CoFbett, Nov. 30 1912.
 A single cake of Cuticura soep C2Sc.l and box of Cutfcura Ointment (5oc1 are often sufficient when all elsa has failed Sold throughout the world. Sample of each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard " "CGticura. Dept. T, Boston"
 SFNIsn who shave and shampoo with Cs1- EaEurs Soap will find it best for skin and scaln.
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Askine to Know.

Where do the people who steal au- Eoncbiles get the money to run them Or is it possible to steal gasoline, tires and repairs ?-New York World.
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Holiday Observance.


 Today CMonday) will be observed as & holiday. The P. O. closes from noon until p. m. and the R. r. D. car riers will have a holiday. Some of the carriers will go to Bridgeport today to attend the R. E. D. carriers meet ing.
 Artemus F. Roper was the guest of friends in Middletown Saturday.
 William H Button was calling on friends in Marlboro Saturday.
 Joseph Kelly of Middletown was at his home on Pleasant street Saturday.
 c. w. Tryon of Meriden was in town last week making arrangements to commence work on the state road
 Boys Club Members Entertained.
 There was a large attendance at the Boys club Friday evening. the subject for the evenings entertain ment being Texas and Mexico. A large number of relics and curios were ex- hihited during the evening, also views of the country were shown with the microscope. The collection was loan ed for the evening by MT. Davenport. who was a resident of Mexico for a number of years.
 Rev. E. D. Remington. who has been confined to his home for the past week with bronchial trouble, was able to be out Friday.
 FitchvilIe Players Please
 The Fdtchville Dramatic club pre-
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Remains to Be Seen.

Murphy Remains at Head of Tam many reads a New York headline. Remains is good Any fowers?- Chicago News.
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COLCHESTER

Sudden Death of Capt. Henry w. AbeI-Georee Standish Dead-Fiteh- vile Dramatic Club Gives Success fuI Play.
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OBITUARY.
Georoe Standish,

George Standish, another of the old residents, died at his home on Nor wich avenue early Friday morning. MT. Standish was SS years old and has been in i'll health for several months from the infirmities of age. He is sur vived by his wife, who is in very poor health
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HAIR FELL OUT
 ; WITH R|NGWORH
Burned and fItched So Scratched Until Blood Came. Cried Herself to Sleep. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured in Three Weeks,

161 Harrison St., Pawtucazet, E. T.- ''When first noticed the rinSwosn on rry
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Consul General William Coffin re- ports from Budapest that in 1912 the total production of alfalfa seed in Hungary amounted to 4s676 tons from 4S, ,344 acres.
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the eye. It moved SO that it got around the temple, finally it moved into her hair and tbe hair fell out on the spot where the ringwmm was. By this time it was larger than half a dollar. It burned and itched so she Erz1ld scrahrb ,1@F1
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Auto Repairing and Painting

We repair autos of all kinds in the proper manner.
 Latest Improved Facilities make our shop unexceiled in New England. We bake the paint on, which makes .. wear better, keep it's gloss longer, md will not crack.
 Why not have yours done right? It costs no more Bentley-Clarke Auto Go.
 ss Main St. Westerly. R. l.
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, riers' associations. These organiza- tions are not in the nature of trade
 unions and have the approval of the post office department
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contents was saved. A part of large shed was also burned.