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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
JEWETT CITY.
Installation of Ruthie Rebekah Lodge
Location of Hose ComPany's Fire
Extinguishers.


The officers of Ruthie Rebekah lodge
were installed Tuesday evening by D.
ID. G. NJ. Mrs Grace Wiley and her
suite, of Hope Rebekah No. 81, of Nor
witch. The officers installed were n.
G., Miss Mary Tinker; V. G.. Mrs.
Mary Thornton; chaplain, Mrs. Sarah
LETTERS; warden, Mrs. Alice Babcock;
conductor. Mrs. Mary Harris; I. ca
Mrs. Louise tombstone; o. G., Mrs.
Nellie Saunders; r. s. n. G., Mrs. Edith
Blake; L. s. n. G., Miss EstelIe Har-
ris; r. S.-V. G.. Mrs. .Myra Boutwell,;
L. S. V. G., Miss Dora Greene; Mrs.
Francis Campbell, past grand A 500
ciai time followed during which sand-
witches, cake and coffee were served I'M
der the direction of Mrs. LOUIS
Holmes, Mrs. Louise tombstone and
Mrs. Mary Thornton. Twelve were
present from Norwich.
Location of Extineushera
John Murtha was about the borough
Wednesday painting the extinguishers
owned by the A. A. Young, Jr. Hook
and Ladder Co.. No. l. which are in
private house. This is done in order
that they may be known as belonging
tn extinguishers are kept are; Gordon
Willis Green avenue: William Gre
nier corner North Main and Brown
avnue; Maurice Shea. lower Main
street. 'Joflh wilson. FACTORY Hill
Michael Shea, Palmer street: Louis
Masse, Hill street; Town hall. Soule
street: 2. H Hiscox, Main street; Will
liam Burton. corner Mathewson and
Tracy street; Nathan Babcock, Taylor
Hill: Daniel Finn. North Main street;
Vilo Sharkey, Upper Aspinook street;
John Hennon Mathewson street: P. F.
Driscolf, Mechanic street; Charles JEFF
frey, Slater avenue
Guest from Norwich.
Mrs. Louis Engler of Norwich is
spending a few days with her aunt,
Mrs. John Stewart.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
FUN ERALS.
Sheriff Preston 8. Sibley

The funeral of Sheriff Preston B.
Sibley was held from his home on
Broad street Wednesday afternoon
with services in the congregational
church at I3O. The congregation as
Sembled was one of the largest at a
funeral here in a long time and in
Guided representatives of many east
ern Connecticut towns. Numbered
among those present were the county
commissioners, a delegation of mem
bers of the Windham county bar, coun-
tv officials, deputy sheriffs. officers of
the state grange and other organiza-
tons with which the deceased was
identified. Business in Danielson was
suspended from 1.30 to 2.30 and a large
number of the professional and bus
1ness men of the borough and Of the
villages in Killingly were in the con-
gregation at the church.
The brief and simple service was
conducted by Rev. Clarence II. Bar
Der. pastor. and consisted of readings
from the Scriptures and Psalms One
Sweetly Solmen Thought. and Lead
Kindly Light were the solos sung by
George Wheelwright tenor. Providence,
for the musical part of the services.
Burial was in Westfield cemetery
The bearers were Judge Harry E.
Back, Attorney E. L. Darbie, Attorney
Sabin S. Russell. Jailer Albert S. Field,
Clarence II. Potter, treasurer or the
Brooklyn Savings bank. and John A.
Paine. A. F. Wood was the funeral
director, with Undertaken F. w. Til
linghast of Central Village in i'm
mediate charge
Magnificent floral tributes in num-
Der came from various organizations
and from individuals.
Mrs. Georqianna J. Emerson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Georgianna
Josephine Emerson, who was found
dead of heart disease at her home in
Ralouville Sunday afternoon. were
held at her home in that place We'd
nesday afternoon. Rev. D. w. Adams.
pastor of the Methodist church at At
tawaugan, officiating Burial was in
Westfeld cemetery. A F. Wood was
the funeral director
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
PAST PRESIDENT WRIGHT
Comes from Norwich for w. r. c. In
stallation.

Frances S. Long Womans Relief
corps, No. %, had pleasant social at
their rooms Wednesday afternoon from
3 to under the direction of the ex-
ecutive committee. Mrs Lizzie Clark
chairman, and their president, Mrs.
Carrie. Hall. At o'clock an appetite
ing supper was served, after which
there was a meeting for the transac-
ton of routine business and for in
stallation.
The installation was conducted by
Past President Mrs. Marietta Wright
of Norwich, who was accompanied by
Mrs. Nellie Bailey.
The officers installed were: Presi-
dent. Mrs. Mary Lovett senior vice
president. Mrs. Mary Dimock, junior
vice president, Mrs. Julia jackson;
cha plain, Mrs. Louise Goss; secretary.
Mrs Sarah Cummings; treasurer, Mrs.
Maud Deming; patriotic instructor,
Mrs. Hattie Bowen; press correspond
ent. Mrs. Sarah Fenton.
w. C. T. q. will hold a food sale at
140 Valley street at 3 p. m. today
(ThurSday) adv
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
Yrs. eeorqianna J. Er,crson.
OBITUARY..
Joseph Smith,

Joseph Smith died at his home in
Ballouville Wednesday afternoon about
o'clock after an illness of more than
two years. Mr.. Smith was known
throughout eastern Connecticut as
Genial Joe" and for many years he
was employed at hotels and cafes in
towns and cities in this part of the
state. In Danielson and in Putnam.
where he had given many Years of
service he was very well known and
made a host of friends by his genial
manner, He was last employed at the
City hotel in Putnam, but gave up his
work on account of i'll health. He was
a member of Putnam lodge or Elks
Mr. Smith who was about 56 years of
age, leaves his wife and a brother,
James, residing in New Bedford. Mrs
Smith was Miss Minnie Newton of
Ballouvi1le. Mr.. Smith was well known
in Norwich and New London.
Joint installation.
There was large gathering in G.
| a. r. hall Wednesday evening for the
joint installation of the newly elected
| officers of McGregor post, C. A. r.
of w. r. C. and of Colonel Edward An
derSon camp, Sons of Veterans. All
of the organizations have bright pros
poets for the ensuing year. The Off
GERS of McGregor post were installed
by Past Commander T. F. Bailey, the
officers of the Relief corps by Mrs.
mandeP, Hartford. and the officers of
the Sons of Veterans by DR.. E. f. Per-
ry Of Putnam.
Company ,Reorsanizes.
The Putnam Iron and Metal COM
pany of Putnam has been reorganIzed,
Aaron Gordon of DanielsOn retaining
his interest in the business.
John c. Morton of New London was
a visitor with friends in Danielson
Wednesday,
Arrangements for the giving OF the
senior play, A Scrap of Paper, by stu
| dents of Killingly High school, are well
advanced
Assistant Pestmasters to Appeal.
Assistant postmasters in towns in
this section off the state are preparing
tos make appeals to Congressman Ma
ham To- oppose the measure that would
provide for taking out of the civil ser.
vice class the class of appointments
they are filing.
Ready TO Cut Ice.
Preparations are complete ar the ice
harvesting plants in this section for
taking the crop that it is hoped will
be ready for cutting within a few days.
At the Quinebaug lake repairs to the
| ice houses have been made.
Warren d. Chase of Hartford was in
Danielsop Wednesday. Mr.. Chase is to
| leave a once for a trip through the
Canadian northwest and upon his re-
turn. the latter part of this month, he
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
MuLyEY BOUND OVER.
Bad Man Grom New Haven Held for
BurelarS--Shows Skill in Conducting
His Own Case.

Wednesday morning Frank Mulvey
of New Haven, called Cute by his
associates, and said to be one of the
best keymen in the east, was bound
over to the March term of the criminal
superior court to answer to the charge
of breaking and entering the home of
Harold c. Virgins, 81 Prospect street,
on the afternoon of Sept. 10, with in
tent to commit larceny, Mulvey has
served terms in Sing Sing and Clinton
prisons and has been arrested in sew
eFai Connecticut cities for burglary.
Jennie Marl1le of New Haven, who
was brought to this city Tuesday to
testify in the case, was allowed to go
after the decision of the court. as the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
PUTNAM
Fox or Davis Talked of for Sheriff's
Place-Man Found Frozen Was John
Danahey-Organization of Common
CounciI-N. F. A. Team Defeated.

George NJ Fine is in Boston today
on a business trip.
John o. Fox of this city and County
Commissioner Frank o. Davis of Pom
fret are mentioned in connection with
the filing of the Office vacancy caused
by the death of Sheriff P. B. Sibley of
Danielson.
Clarence w. Chase severed the
thumb of his right hand. losing the
first joint while operating a saw at
his home on Walnutsstreet
DR.. E. +. Perry installed the Off
GERS of Colonel Edward Anderson
camp. S. of ". at Danielson Wednes-
day evening.
Miss Ruth Daniels of New York is
spending a month at her home here
3. n. Pearson of Marlboro, Mass,
was visitor with friends in Putnam
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sabin of Somer-
vile, Mass, have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Sabin.
Reappointed Milk Inspector.
A. w. Bowen has been reapponted
milk inspector for the city of Putnam.
Mrs Rose +. Stubbert, who has been
visiting here with Rev. and Mrs. ]. f.
Stubbert. has returned to New York.
Alex Gilman acted as installing Of
ficer at the installation of the officers
of Court City of Putnam, +. of A,
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. c. F. Waterman. who has been
very seriously i'll. was reported Wed
nesday as resting comfortably at the
Day Kimball hospital.
Mail Not Claimed
Letters addressed as follows remain
unclaimed at the Putnam pOstoffice:
Mr.. II. Lupien, George Mosse, Royal
Lusby, Lester Carpenter, 6. l.. Brown
Tom Ring, Adelard Menard, a. A
Genkins. John Grimley, Mrs Ida
| Brownlee. Mrs. Hattie Morse, Mrs. c
S. Upham.
Fire in Garage.
The fire department was called ou
at about . o'clock Wednesday after
noon to subdue a blaze that threatened
to do damage at the garage of NJ r
Joy, off the square. but the fire was
| quickly under control and without do
| ing damage.
Attended Sheriff Sibleys Funeral.
! Putnam was represented by a large
/ delegation at the funeral of Sheriff
| Preston B. Sibley in Danielson Wed
nesday afternoon. Among those at.
| tending from this city We're State At
| torney Charles z. Searls. Attorney
| Howard c. Bradford, G. Harold Gil
| patric. Editor George F. Padgett, Hon
| c.. A. Hammond. Deputy Sheriff George
| F. Holbrook, Judge ]. Harry Mann.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
WEDDING.
Grady--Mulien.

Edward A. Grady and Dora NJ. Null
len were married by Rev. Philip j.
Mooney at O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing al St Joseph's church. Marten
Mullen was the best man, and Miss
Mary Slater of Colchester was brides
maid. There was special music by the
choir, with Miss Agnes O'NeiI at the
organ. At the conclusion of the cere-
mony Miss Jessie Murray of, Bridge
port sang Q Promise Me.
A reception and breakfast was held
after the ceremony at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
NJ. Mullen, of Elm street. at which
there were guests from Bridgeport,
Hartford, Colchester and surrounding
towns.
Many handsome presents were re-
ceived. Mr.. and Mrs. Grady will re-
side at No. Mix street upon their
return from a bridal trip to New York
city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
ST. PHILIPS CHURCH INTERESTS
Monthly Calendar Issued-Prize for
Choir Boy-ExecutiVe Committee
Meets.

A monthly calendar giving the music
list for the month in advance and con-
tanning notices of all services and
meetings of organizations is issued, be-
ginning with this month. Tne hrst
number was in the hands of the con-
gregation last Sunday morning. II is
proposed to make additions and i'm
proVem6ntS in the future. The folder
is distri buted free at the church, or
mailed to any address if desired
A present of money was given by
subscription to Arthur b. Andrews in
recognition of his faithful attendance
as a choir boy the past year He ran
close TO Frank FL. Gleason, Jr., who won
the prize. and might have done even
better had he not been detained away
some time on account of a contagious
illness in his family.
The Rev. F. w. Hartman, ID. d., OF
Windsor, has been engaged TO preach
in DanieIson and in Brooklyn during
the second week in March. He Will
preach at St. Philips church on We'd
nesday evening, March H.
The executive committee held a reg
itlar meeting in the guild room Monday
evening and transacted routine bust
ness. Thomas Richmond, who is lay
chairman of the committee. was noml-
mated as chairman of the missionary
committee and was so appointed by
the minister in charge. p. FL. Myers,
the clerk and F. +. Russell, the treas
urer, made reports.
Services this week Will be on Friday
at 7.S0 D. M. and on Sunday at s,
1880 and Z, with Sunday school at
noon, and mems class at p. IN.
P. n. s. Defeats Norwich, 81 to II.
The Putnam High school basketball
team defeated the n. F. A. in a tame
exhibition of basketball Wednesday
night by the score of 81 to II. The
game was slow throughout, with Put
nam leading all the time. Fuller OF
Putnam Gagged eight of the local team s
baskets, while C. Grove did most OF
the shooting for Norwich. Between
halves the Putnam High school sophs
defeated the Tourteliotte High school
sophs by the score of 80 TO 3. The
summary of the big game:
Putnam-F'uller IF. Gascoigne If, La
vigne c. Maher Id. ANGEL rb, Purring
ton sub lb, Luster sub II.
Norwich-C. Grove IF, f. Grove If
Stanley C. Hull rb, Hereux Id.
Baskets from the floor: for Putnam
Fuller S, Gascoigne T. Maher 1. C.
Grove 4. Heureux i fouls, Fuller 4
Gascoigne l, c. Grove l, F. Grove 8
Hull 3; referee, Sherman; umpire
Hartmann timer, Backus5 scorer
Whey.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
.ttended Sheriff sibIey's FuneraI.
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Adolphus Rerthaiune.


Mrs Adolphus Berthaiume. a. for
many years resident of this city, died
at her home on Van den MORT street
Tuesday. Mrs. Berthaiume is survived
by her husband and one son, the latter
a resident of New Bedford.
Captain Graham Leaving.
Captain Elizabeth Graham, who has
been in charge of the Salvation Army
work here for several months, is to
leave this city in a short time and is
to be assigned to work among the
children in some of the large cities of
the west. Captain GrahaTn's transfer
is to be made at her own request.
In common with many towns in this
section. and in compliance with a state
law there has been erected near the
schools in Putnam, by>order of the
selectmen, signs warning automobiles
to drive slow.
ST. Anne's Society OFFICERS.
The following are the newly elected
officers of St. Annes society; Presi-
dent, Mrs. ]. b. Lapalme; first vice
president, Mrs. Eusebe Menard; sec
ond vice president, Mrs. Paul COur-
meyer treasurer, Mrs. Nafcisse La
croixj secretary. Mrs. Joseph Per
reault.
Man Frozen Was John Danahey.
The mystery of the identity of the
man found frozen to death Monday at
the Gleason place, near the Modoc
lodges, and at first identified as John
F. Murphy of Fitchburg. Mass, was
solved Wednesday afternoon, when the
body was identified as that of John
Danahey, a, of Elliot, in the town of
Pomfret. The identification was made
by a nephew, Michael Danahey, who is
foreman of the track gang at Elliot
station. Suspicion that the dead man
might be his uncle was aroused in the
nephew's mind when he read of the
death and the circumstances surround
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
Natehaua Lodae installation.

Natchaug lodge. No. 4e5. n. E. o. p.
held it's installation Tuesday night at
Union Labor hall, when District Dep
uty Grand Warden Ernest Newberry
OF Norwich installed the following Of
ffcers: Warden, A. w. Sweet; vice
warden, Hattie Nichols; secretary,
Jennie Anthony: financial secretary,
William Anthony; treasurer, F. w.
Gerrick, Jr.; past warden. f. E. Black
mar: chaplain, Minnie II. Blackmar;
guide, Harry Denman; guardian, Fred
Snow; sentry. Fred Anthony: trustees.
Sam Adams, F. E. Blackmar and DR..
c. Z. Simonds. In addition there were
u candidates initiated and routine
business was transacted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
WENT VIOLENTLY INSANE.
Former Section Foreman Daniel
o'Bren Committed to State Hospital
at Norwich

Daniel O'Brien of Columbia avenue,
formerly employed by the Central Yer
mont as a section foreman. went VIC
lently insane Wednesday morning and
seriously injured himself with a jack
knife. His injuries were taken care
of at the hospital, and he was then
taken to the station house and con-
fined until Judge of Probate ]. A.
Shea, on petition Of the selectmen, and
after examinations by Drs. O'Neil and
Parker, ordered him committed to the
state hospital for the insane at Nor
wich Constable Thomas Killourey
took him to the institution during the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
- -
FUN RAJ,
Mrs. Octave Martineau.

The funeral of Mrs. Octave Marti-
neau was held from her late home, Is
jackson street. on Wednesday morn
ing, followed by requiem high mass at
st. Mary's church at O'Clock. The
bearers were Edmund Racicot. Michel
Dumaine, Remi Phaneuf and THEODORE
Lavalle. Relatives and friends from
Worcester. Putnam and surrounding
towns were present Burial was in st.
Joseph's cemetery.
Francis j. Crowley.
The remains of Francis J.. infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs John F. Crowley of
New Britain, formerly of this city, who
died Tuesday in New Britain, were
brought to this city Wednesday morn
ing and taken to a local undertaking
establishment. Funeral services were
held at go in the afternoon. Burial
was in st. Joseph's cemetery.
Joseph z. Ryder.
The funeral of Joseph y. Ryder who
died Monday at his home in South
Coventry. was held from the undertake
ing establishment of Jay NJ. Shepard
Wednesday morning at 1890, Rev vii
liam s. Beard officiating. The remains
were then sent to Rockville on the
113s train, and the burial took place
in Tolland cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
Francis j. Crowley.
Brief Mention.

w. E. Jackson is confined to his
home by illness.
Lawrence Casey was Putnam Wis
itor Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs F. F. HOWE are in
New York for a brief stay.
G. V. Smith of West wellington spent
Wednesday in this city on his way to
New Haven.
Louis Dimmock of South Wilmington
called on friends here Wednesday on
his way to Boston.
Mrs William Little of Hartford, for
merly Of this city. has been entertain
ing relatives from AndoVer.
additional WilIirnantio News On Page
Eight)
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08

ing it. 1t was learned Wednesday af-
ternoon that the dead man was insured
for $1,000, the policy having been writ
ten through local agency. Mr.. Dan
ahey has relatives in Willimantic and
they We're notified of the turn of events
and came here Wednesday evening
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08

will sail from New York for a bus
mess trip in Europe
Mrs. w. H. Putnam of Hartford was
a visitor in Danielson Wednesday,
Charles Gates of Willimantic was a
visitor in Danielson Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08
WILLIMANTIC
what L. oe;nu On Toniaht.

WilIimantic Lodge, No. l2e, A. B. s.,
at 796 Main Street.
iWitlimantIc Clerks Protective Asso-
citation at 6T2 Main Street.
Trinity Chapter, No. o, r.. A. NJ, in
Masonic Hall.
Obwebetuck lodge, Ne. ls, I. o. O. F.,
at so7 Main Street.
Regular Drill Co. L. First Infantry,
c. N. G.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08

B. Sibley at Danie1son Wednesday
were Hon Charles A. Gates, Attorney
George A. Human and Constable
William j. Hastings.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08

Ce1ds Cause Headache and Grip.
Laxative Brom9 Quinine Tablets re-
move cause. There is only one "Bromo
Quinine-" 1t has signature of e. W..
love on box. Csc.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08

Attended Sheriff sibisy's Funeral.
Among those from this city who at
tended the funeral of Sheriff Preston
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08

9x12 Best Quality Wilton Rugs,
$4,000 value, for $49.5o.
S-Sx1o-6 Body Brussels Rugs, $500
value, for $3.50.
9x12 Tapestry Rugs, $500 value,
for STAG.
9x12 Wool and Fiber Rugs, $1,000
value, for $3.50.
9x12 Administer Rugs, $3.50 value,
FOR $22 80.
9x12 Administer Rugs, $3.50 value,
for $1o.5o.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08

$3.50 Cotton Top Mattresses, full
size, two parts-Sale price $24o.
$3.50 Cotton Top. cane center-Saie
price S4.6e.
$3.50 Cotton Top. Sea Moss center
Sale price $3.50.
$500 Pure Silk Floss Mattresses
Sale price $12.eo.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-08

National Spring Beds. value $3.50
Sale price $3.50.
Natural Spring Beds, all sizes, reg
ular s4.50 qualits-Saie price 1928.
: Best National Spring Beds, regular
$3.50 Sale price S4.69.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-04
AUTUMN BEDDING.

The housewifeIy woman can rejoice In
bedclothing that is really beautiful.
Blankets are no longer made of plain
white wool, with possibly a horizontal
border Of red or blue. Instead they are
reversible. and woven in two tones in an
aIl-over pattern Of the softest and deciest
wool imaginable. White and pink, white
and pale blue and white and pale green
are the most popular combination, the
white forming the background on one
side and the color on the other. Some
times the blanket Is woven In check
erboard design and again IN a huge
plaid, the checks Of which are ten
inches square. In white and pale blue,
with the taffeta ribbon matching the
color. these Dplaids are very effective.
Bedspreads made Of cretonne or dim
ity matching the bedroom upholsterings,
and edged with deep fringe. are a pret-
ty novelty, and are likely to become pop
ular. as they are light Of weight and are
easily laundered. The old time heavy
MarseiIles spread Of massive pattern has
given place to q modern Marseilles.
which is much thinner and lighter and
The Washington herald., 1914-10-04
BASKETS FOR PRIZES.

Just now II happens that baskets Of
one sort or another are enjoying q vogue
as bridge trophies. II 10 not to be won
dered at, for the numerous basket ven
dors, redskin and pale face, who haunt
the hotel plazzas OF the Summer resorts
have such enticing wares to dispose of
that the marvel is how any woman can
resist them. So many women have come
home from their summer vacations with
good supply of baskets.
From these people one can buy all
manner Of useful and ornamental gift
articles, from the tiny charm" baskets
at i've cents apiece to the beautiful
specimens OF Indian and Mexican bas-
kets costing twice as many dollars.
Some Of the most attractive pieces Of
basket ware are woven Of the fragrant
sweet grass Of the Maine forests which
is often intermingied with strips Of birch
bark. The naturally delicate colors of
these materials make them especially
aIlurtng TO the artistic sense, while the
odor Of the grass Is exquisite and last
ing.
Cases for wells, gloves. handkerchiefs
and other toilet accessories made Of the
fragrant grass and lined with soft silk
in apple green or pale rose are prizes
well worth contending for. Another de-
sirable trophy Is a small covered basket
about six inches square made Of fancy
red and white straw and daintily lined
with red silk This is fitted with q COM
plete bridge set. Including score book
bound in red leather. to which mem
orandum pencII<is attached with piece
Of baby ribbon.
A prize that will appeal to the woman
who believes in the stiteh-in-time theory
Is a tiny wicker hamper fitted with the
necessary implements for sewing The
basket is lined with blue silk and into
silen straps attached TO the inner side
OF the lid are slipped fish-shaped case9
for needles. bodkins and scissors. all
made Of beaten brass.
Automobiles modelled in wicker work
which may be decorated either with rib
bons or cut flowers. make attractive