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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20
MEXICAN BANDITS BECOMING ACTIVE
Refugee From Suburb of Mexico City Tells Story Robbery
 by Band of Seventeen Mounted Men.

Vera Cruz. May 19--E. J. Pettegrew. one of the refugees who arrived today was held up and robbed in his home at Churubusce, suburb of Mexico City. the day before he left. The rob bery was committed by seventeen mounted Mexicans who rode in from the hills. With Mir. Pettegrew in the house were his daughter and step= daughter. The leader of the bandits came to the door and announced his intention of killing Mir Pettegrew, but said the women would not be molested The bandits forced their way through the door after a few minutes of par 1eying and AIr. Pettegrew then es- capped through the rear exit. Two of the bandits attempted to cut off his retreat and Mr. Petteerew fired sev- eral shots, which the bandits returned without doing any damage. Mir Pet tegrew hurried to a reighbors resi- dence and telephoned to the city for help. While he was doing this the robbers sacked his house, carrying off a safe with jewelry valued at S2,000 and S150 in cash. They then rode off to the hills. The women were not harmed, though badly frightened.
 The governor of the federal district immediately sent out a guard, which was still patreiling when MT. Pette- grew left.
 Eight refugees who came in from San Luis Potosi today reported that the city was quiet when they left three days ago, although there were many constitutionalists in the vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
When the Village Was Proud of It's Oil Street Lamps and First Side- walk

This pretty village has changed greatly in thirty years. The old Plainfield academy was a private school then. fairly we'll attended, and there were public schools in both the Brick and White Hall schoolhouses. The old stone church was much the same. but the pretty St. Johns church was not even thought of in those days
 Union hall was the only hall, and some of the entertainments held there were good, especially those under the man. agement of Dr. E. H. Davis, and the academy parties and exhibitions. Here also ComicaI Brown was well comed by young and old. The village had two stores then, Wa1do's and Kingsley's, and the postoff1ce was kept at Til1inghaSts or Waldo's. Later the postoff1ce was moved to the little cot- tage on Depot avenue where Thomas King now lives, and a. few years later to it's present location. The old foun- dry and stable stood in what is now the mill grounds. The boarding house stood near the crossing. The Journal office was next to the old postoffice on Depot avenue; the Junction house was the Austin house, and David Douglass had a few boarders in the old hotel. The station agent lived over the sta- don. The only meat market was at Tillinghast's and thes~~ only fcehouse. The 4 o'clock train stayed here.
 Tenements rented at from g to s a month. Everybody kept hens and had a garden. Three or four farmers wives supplied the stores with cheese and others supplied butter. Eggs and huckleberries were shipped and there
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20
SToNINGTON
Principal SibIey to Leave High School Miss StudIey Addresses w. C. T. U.-Parish Property Being im- proved.

c. E. Sfbley, principal of the Ston- years, has rendered his resignation to the town school committee, to take effect at the end of this term. Mir. Sibley was recently engaged for am other year.
 w. C. T. U. Meeting.
 At the meeting of the woman's Christian Temperance Union, held at the home of Mrs. James H. Comstock Tuesday afternoon, Miss Rose Studley was the speaker on the subject, AL cohol as a Medicine.
 Improving Parish Property.
 In St Mary's parish contracts have been given for painting the church and rectory and carpenters are now busy working on both buildings.
 Boats Going Overheard.
 The barbor begins to look as if the summer season was here, as a num- Der of boats have been launched af- ter being in winter quarters. The power boats Dawn, owned by Rev. J. H. Odell of Scranton, Pa, and the Dido. owned by Rev. C. J. Mason of Stonington, were launched Monday
 w. L. Wayland and household come here today after some time spent in New York, since their arrival from Bermuda.
 Miss Catherine Thayer has returned to Attleboro
 Mrs Fred Wilcox has returned from Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20
To Extend Water Service.
OBITUARY.
Mrs. ElIMyn c. ParIin.

The sudden death of Mrs. Helen Patterson Parlin, wife of Prof. Ellwyn c. Parlin at her home in Bloomington, H., was a great shock to- Mystic friends. She was daughter of Rev. and Mrs John Patterson and attend ed Broadway school during Rev. Mir. Patterson's passionate at the Methodist Episcopal church. She was grad uate of the New England Conservatory of Music, after which she taught. Pro- lessor Parlin, whom she married about year ago, is teacher of modern languages in Illinois Wesleyan uni versity and was a coHegemate of the brothers of the deceased. The body was brought east to Thompsonville and the funeral was held Saturday from the home of her parents. Besides her husband and parents she leaves a sister. Miss Edith Patterson. and three brothers, Walter, Robert and Herbert Patterson.
 Attending Grand Lodge Session.
 Leonard J. Hermes and A. Orville Lewis. past grands of Stonington lodge. No. 26, l. O. O. F., and rep resentatives of the lodge: left Tues day afternoon for New Haven to att tend the annual grand lodge session.
 Personal Interests.
 Mrs. Sarah Reynolds wightman of Brooklyn. N. Y., is visiting her sister. Mrs. William H. Barber.
 Mrs. E. G. Warrington of Norwich is visiting Mir and Mrs. Conrad Kret- ger
 MT. and Mrs. F1avius Cheney have returned from a visit in New Britain. They were accompanied home by their daughter and husband. Rev. and Mrs. Henry Meyers, making the trip by automobile.
 Roast Beef Supper.
 There was a large attendance at the roast beef supper given by the men of St. Marks Episcopal church in the parish house on Pearl street Tues day evening. A good sum will be added to the church treasury.
 Mrs Carl Cutler has returned to her home in Fort George, British Colum- bia, after a months visit to her par ents Mr and Mrs. Alexander Irving
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20

was no market for any other produce except dried beans and potatoes. There were few peddlers and the streets were quiet at o'clock. How proud all were of the oil street lights and the first sidewalk Times have changed.
 Burpees and Jack Oats shops were blacksmith shops then and there was another where Pember's house stands The Fey mills were running and Dea- con Ames had a broom shop where William Harvey lives. Telephones and autos were unknown and only a few of the old-time high bicycles had ap- peared. Plainfield had a band and a singing school and a roller skating rink in those days, but no one read her future, although she once had boom.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20
BRIEF STATE NEWS

MiIford.-The twenty sixth, of May is the date set for Children's day al Indian River grange.
 New Britain.-The local railroad em- ployes have been examined on the new book of rules just issued. Results will be posted later.
 Meriden.-Stats Forest Fire War den Filley of New Haven. paid an off, ficial visit Monday to Fire Warden W H. Howes of this city.
 Naugatuck-At the Beacon Falls Rub Der Shoe company the plant is work ing full time, while at the same time last year the shop was slack
 Winsted.-The outlook for a military company in Winsted at present is much brighter than has been the case since the old company was disbanded some time ago.
 Danbury.-Both local councils of the Knights of Columbus are making ar- of a large class of candidates on next Sunday afternoon.
 Bridgepot.-Rev Father Charles J McElroy since 1906 resident pastor and permanent rector of St Augustine's s church is dangerously ill at the rec tory on Washington avenue, suffering from pneumonia.
 Misunderstanding Monday night and continuing for two weeks, the waxing department at the American Paper, Goods company will be kept in operation day and night. This risine concern has received orders for many large consignments of paper drinking cups.
 South Manchester.-The North of Ireland people met in High School hall Saturday evening and voted that they would not enter a float in the parade on Homeland day and will take nc part whatever The South of Ireland
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20
PI.AiNFiELD
Big Snake kilIed-Mrs. Arthur Moffitt improvine--The Village Thirty Years Ago.

Thomas Sweeney and James Null doom killed a black snake Sunday on the formers farm that was certainly some snake Packer is not the only pace that has snakes
 Lemuel Cleveland is having his house and grounds put in first class shape. When the renovations are f1n- ished this handsome residence will be more attractive than ever before.
 Mrs. Arthur Moffitt, who is in the Backus hospital. Norwich. Is reported to be as comfortable as can be ex- pected and the doctors give her family repes that she will recover her health in due time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20

Fifteen Americans still remained there
 All the refugees confirm the report that the capital was full of plots and conspiraeies but said that there was no disorder. Foreigners. they said. were not molested and were going about their business as usual.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20
WEDDING.
Sasink- -Recka.

Symon Sasink and Miss Sarafina Rocka, both of Montville. were mar ried in this city on Saturday, May 16, by Rev. P. Chubaroff. pastor of the Russian Orthodox church. Both are natives of Russia and are employed in mills in Montville.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20
NOTICE

The Board of Gas and Elec- trical Commissioners of the City of Norwich, State of Con- necticut, has reduced the price of gas from one dollar and twenty-five cents per 1000 cubic feet to one dollar and fifteen cents per 1000 cubic feet, the change in price to take effect on July 1st, 1914. Bills rendered as of August 1st, 1914, will be affected by the change as above specified. Norwich, Connecticut, May 18th, 1914.
 (Signed
 JAMES J. DONOHUE,
 ARCHIBALD S. SPALDING,
 DANIEL' T. SHEA,
 DAVID s. GLAMOUR,
 CHARLES E. WHITAKER
 Board of Gas & Electrical
 Commissioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20

people have decided on a float which will represent the prominent men in Irish history.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-20
MYSTIC
William H. Coleman Resigns-Sudden
 Death of Mrs. ElIwyn c. ParIin.

Nathan H. Coleman. member of Drury academy faculty. North Adams, Mass. has resigned, to become in structor at Bates college, Lewiston, Me. His resignation is deeply re- gretted at North Adams. During his residence in Mystic he was principal of the Broadway school and married Miss Edna Wilcox, daughter of Capt and Mrs Rowland Wilcox of Mystic Mir Coleman is a graduate of Acadia university, New Brunswick, receiving degrees there and at Yale university During his teaching he has been un- usually successful. During this sum- mer he will study at the summer school at Harvard, before taking up his new duties at Bates college this fall.
 To Extend Water Service.
 A carload of pipe has arrived at the West Mystic station for the Mystic Valley Water company to be used in extending the water main from one of Maxson's cottages in West Mystic the rest of the way down the street to the junction of Noank road and also from the Lewis house in Noank road to the corner of West Mystic avenue,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29

w. II. Walker and little grandson
G. G. Walker Jr., wen to Calvert TO.
day TO join Mrs. Walker in a visit to
relatives.
Rufus Meads has returned from
Waco, where he has been attending
the Baylor University summer school
Mrs. Lizzie Dansby went to Ennis
today for visit to friends.
Harry Edge Is visiting in Dallas.
Major l.. l.. McInnls has returned
from a two weeks vacation trip to
Brownwood and other West Texas
towns.
Misses Katherine and Mary Arm.
strong and Master b. w. Armstrong
OF Houston arrived today and are
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Arm.
strong. 81 M
Miss Aubrey wiikerson has return.
ed from an extended visit 10 relatives
and friends in Houston. Angleton and
other South Texas cities. In Angle
ton she was a member OF a house
party given by Miss Ruth Munson.
Guy Adriance returned today from
Angleton, where he was a member
OF a house party given by Miss Ruth
Munson. u,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
WISHED SHE
COULD DIE
And Be- Free From Her Troubles,
but Finds Better Way.

| Columbia, Tenn.-"Many a time, "
says Mrs. Jessie Sharp, OF this place,
81 wished 1 would die and be relieved
of my suffering, from womanly troubles.
could not get up, without pulling al
something to help me, and stayed in bed
most Of the time. could not do my
housework.
The least amount OF work tired me
out. Ny head would swim, and | would
hemble for an hour or more. Finally, |
look Cardui, the woman's tonic, and |
am not bothered with pains any more,
and ! don't have 10 90 10 bed. In fact,
am sound and well Vi all my troubles"
Cardui goes 10 all the weak spots and
helps TO make them strong. II acts with
nature--not against her. II is for the
tired, nervous, irritable women, who feel
as If everything were wrong, and need
something TO quiet their nerves and
strengthen the WORKOUT system.
II you are a woman, suffering from any
OF the numerous SYMPTOMS OF womanly
trouble, take Car II will help YOU.
At all druggists. t#i
Witt 70. Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies'
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga, Tenn, for Sfeciai
LrsfyHefiori on your case and 64pags book, Home
Treatment Tor Women" in plain wrapper. NC lsa
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
WANTED
INCREASED RATE HEARING.


10y ASSOCIATED ffeaA.D
Austin. Tex. Aug. PA tentative
agreement between the Railroad Com
mission and Texas railroads has been
reached. to hold the hearing on the
petition for increased intrastate
freight rates some time in November.
Judge II. NJ. Garwood, general Gttor-
ney for the Sunset-Central Lines, be-
lieves that the railroads could have
prepared within that time their rec
ords and statistics. showing why they
believe an advance should be granted.
The commission will engage several
experts to gather data. Judge N. A.
Stedman Of Austin and Judge S. II.
Cowan of Fort Worth have been re.
talned as special counsel by the COM
mission. Funds for the employment
of special counsel will come out OF
the regular appropriation OF $500
for the commissions expenses.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
Girls Club Weekly Meeting

Girls Club Weekly Meeting
Miss Ethel Hall was hostess for the
Girls Club on Thursday afternoon at
the home OF her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
o. B. Hall. and made charming little
entertainer. A large number was
present. and all had good time and
we're looked after very cordially by
the hostess and Mrs. Hall An auction
contest was Instituted and all was fun
and heartfelt merriment. Bags Of
beans were utilized in place of money.
The bidders on receiving their pur-
chases found them to be sells. A
dainty course of pressed chicken and
pineapple ice was served and most
thoroughly enjoyed,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
Maceabees Reception

An enjoyable event OF the early part
Of the week, and one which was per.
feet in It's appointments, was the re-
ception Monday evening given by the
Ladies' OF the Maccabees. About sew.
enty-five guests participated, the per
sonnet including the members and sew.
eral guests. The lodge room, where
the affair was held. has never appear
cd TO greater advantage. Cut flowers
and potted plants gave fragrance an6
beauty, and the charms OF sincere
friendliness completed the pleasant
atmosphere OF the room.
During the serving OF a delicious
fruit punch by Misses Bertha Stuart
and Maggie Bond beautiful vocal
solo was much enjoyed. which was
contributed by Miss Louise Caldwell.
An appreciated pleasure on the part OF
those present was the following pro.
gram, which was perfectly rendered.
Opening march.
Recitation, Jewel Spreckelmeyer.
Music. Miss Frances Mike.
Recitation. Stuart Cole. 3e
Song. Beatrice Pettyil
Duet. Miss Frances Mike and Miss
Lee.
Reading. Mrs. Spreckelmeyer.
Flower Fund March, officers and
guards.
Song. virgie Adams.
Solo, Miss Mary McInnis.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
WITH THE CHURCHES
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

services at the First Baptist Church
Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at 9;45 a. m. John
A. Moore. superintendent.
Sunday school at Oak Grove at
p. m. Jesse Minkert. superintendent.
Preaching at IL a. m. and s p. m.
b. Y. p. U. at p. m. Miss Lucille
Smith, president.
On account OF the pastor preaching
on Christian Education" at Old
Bethel tomorrow at II o'clock. Rev.
A. f. Hill will preach at the morning
hour and the pastor at night.
Everybody Is cordially invited to at.
tend these services and worship with
us. NJ. f. WEAVER, Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
SOUTH TEXAS GARDENERS MEET

brownsville, Tex. Aug. 2s.- South
Texas gardeners met here today, to
hear an interesting program OF papers
ana discussions. and to enjoy social
features which included an automo.
bile ride, smoker and a barbecue.
The meeting continues two days.
Lindsay Waters. as secretary, will call
the meeting to order.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
sn.ertaIned FOR vI.l.Ing Nephews-

Entertained for Visiting Nephews-
Cut flowers in profusion and beauti-
full ferns were used with charming
results in the adornment Of Mr. and
Mrs. Beverly fuckers home this af-
ternoon, when they entertained with
stag party in compliment to their
nephews, Monta and Felix Currie OF
Houston. A special feature Of enter
tainment was the moving pictures
Seats we're reserved at the Dixie sor
the boys, and the congeniality OF the
guests and the consistent attentive
ness OF the host and hostess to every
thing that would lend itself to the
pleasurable indulgence OF their guests
combined to make this affair crafty.
ing in every detail. The pictures over.
the party returned to Mr.. and Mrs
fuckers. where other pleasures were
INDUCED in. Angel cake, cream and
Ice grape Juice was served during
the party hours. The hostess was as
sisted by the honorees' mother and
grandmother, Mesdames Maize Currie
and l.. II. Tucker. r. 4l.
The invited guests were Lawrence
Castle, Douglas Howell, Manly Weay.
er, Walter Wipprecht, Tom Castles
Jack Howell. Sanford Gibbs, John
Lawrence, James Allison, Joseph Ma
loney, Barley Weaver, WIN Gibbs.
Tom Mike, Monta Currie, Felix Cur
rie. lf ,4. -,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1S01-The French evacuated Egypt in
favor of the British.
1S12-Britlsh we're repulsed by the
Americans at Belair. Md.
1S62-Confederates victorious In the
second battle of Bull Run.
1S77-Turks defeated in a desperate
sortie at Plevna. Bulgaria. by
the Russians, who captured the
town.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.

Sunday school at s:i5 o'clock and
preaching services at II a. m. and
S:l5 p. m. The subject OF the morn
ing service will be. What Is It to Be
a Christian" and of the evening ser.
mon, Gods Work In the World and
Our Relation to II"
The college quartet will sing for us.
II. l.. GRAY, Assistant Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
D. Y. p. U. PROGRAM.

Leader. Brannan Leverton.
Scripture reading.
Vocal solo. Grace Weaver.
Plano solo. Ethel Hall.
Vocal solo, Mr.. Whitaker.
Violin solo. Ernest Mitch.
Vocal solo. Miss Evelyn Sanders.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29

Ms. Williams OF Greenyllle Is the
guest OF her daughter. Mrs. John
Rivers Allen.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29

Miss Gay Prendergast has returned
TO her home In Mexia. after a weeks
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. P. S. Park.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Sunday school and Communion q
10 a. m.
Juniors meet at 3 p. m.
intermediate Endeavor at 4 D. IN.
Christian Endeayor at 7:i5.
JAMES N. THOMAS, Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
In Social Circles
Mrs. Dona carnes, EdItress.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Parker have
returned from a several weeks visit
TO points In Colorado.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
Notes and Personals

Rev. and Mrs. J. r. Finleys early
departure for their future home in
Missouri is much regretted on the part
of their many Bryan friends. During
Rev. Finleys pastorate of the First
Presbyterian Church he has through
his usefulness as a Christian worker
won the high esteem of large circle
of friends whose every good wish ac-
company him and his family to his
new field of labor.
Mrs. George Hadley arrived today
from Texarkana, where she has been
visiting friends for several weeks.
Mrs ]. H. Webb and daughter Miss
Noble, have returned from several
weeks visit in Caldwell.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at IL a. m. and 5 p. m.
]. X. FINLEY. Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29

Mrs. NJ. ID. Farris OF Huntsville.
who has been a pleasant guest OF her
daughter. Mrs. Tyler Haswell. and
family, left Thursday for a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. w. ID. Cox OF Dallas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29

FOR RENT-Two nice large furnished
rooms for light housekeeping; close
in Phone 23s.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Five-room cottage, on
car line. Apply to r. A. Harrison.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29

Misses Della Lawrence. Mary James
and Ruth Friley are weekend guests
OF Miss Pauline Scale OF Benchley.
Mrs. w. c. Friley and Mrs. Robert
May OF Huntsville are guests OF Mrs.
J. Webb Howell and family.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-29
FOR SALE

FOR sADE-six-year-old Jersey COW,
fresh in milk. heifer calf. fine mixer.
Apply fuckers Stable.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-21
3 FIRE ALARMS
monday CALL OUT
ALL COMPANIES
Al Fires Are Sight and Firemen
Do Quick Work in Ex-
tirguishing.

The fire department re pended tC
three fire alarms yesterday. The
first call was al 1880 a. m. 10 a
residence on Thirty-ffth street nesf
Elm Flue burned out. Companies
No. . and responded.
At 230 p. m. Companies No !
and responded to an alarm of fir,
at the cain residence on Ninth
street near Walnut. Flue burned
o.
The Henderson homestead al
1908 Washington now occupied by
Mrs. Leroy was the scene Of excite,
ment when few shingles wer,
burned from spark. This was a
&:45 and Companies No. l and , re
spondod.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-21
Fortnightly Musical Club.

All the music lovers are invited
to attend the regular meeting OF
the FortnightIy Musical Club which
will be held at the Presbyterian
church this afternoon.
The Program will begin promptly
at 2:3l o'clock and the numbers To
be rendered are from oratorios and
masses and the program will be one
OF unusual interest.
A number are under the impress
sion that an admission will be
charged. This is a mistake as the
meeting is the regular club meet
ing to which the public is invited.