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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
?. 4 R RECEPTION
 FOR MRS. KINNEY.
Henersry etats Rsssnt Greeted by
 Large AsssmhIaqs ef Dauohtsrs.


 One of the most important events in the history of Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapter, D. A. R. was the receptzon at the Baptist church Wednesday after noon in honor of the honorary state regent, Mira Sara T. Kinney, of Hart ford Members of all the Chapters in Connecticut were invited; 119 respond ed and they represented many towns and cities of the state The city was decorated with many flags in their honor. The visiting members were met at the station by a reception com mittce and conveyed to the church par lors in flag decorated autos Previous to the luncheon, which was set for 1.f5, there was an organ recital by Mrs. Samuel Rich. and all were afforded an opportunity to meet Mrs. Kinney. The tables in the banquet room were dec- orated with blue and white flowers, representing the colors of the D. A. R., and at each plate was a small bouquet consisting Of a white rose and blue larkspur. The speakers table was on the platform. Mrs George Vaughn, re- gent of the hostess chapter. being seat ed at Mrs. Kinney's left. During lunch con music was by, Morse's orchestra The luncheon over, the toasts were commenced with the list as previously published in The Bulletin There was some disappointment over the fact that Mrs John Buell.. the state regent. of Litchf1eld, who was to have been the toastmistress, was unable to be present. A telegram of regret from her announced that she was detained at Washington. D. C., on business per taining to the D. A. R. Her place was very acceptably filled by the vice re- gent, Mrs. Bissell. Among the speak CTS was Mrs. W. Tyler Browne of Norwich. The visitors expressed them selves as delighted with the luncheon, which was one of the series of annual loEe feasts in Mrs. Kinneys honor. Some of those who came to Putnam Wednesday are remaining over to at tend the commemorative service under the auspices of Sarah Williams Dan- ieIson chapter of Danielson at the cemetery at Dayville Four Corners to- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
JEWETT CITY
tract at $32ID. A. R. at Putnam Luncheon.

The regular meeting of the board of warden and burgesses was held Mon day evening. The matter of gutters not on the grade on North Main street was referred to the street committee. The A A. Young Hose and Ladder Co. No. 1 asked for 250 feet of hose and 12 new chairs and the matter was referred to the fire committee. Per mission was given A. R. Young t1 build two garages at the rear of his property on Tracy avenue
 F. H. Gilbert submitted the follow ing proposition concerning the nov ing back of the hose house and sev- eral other changes He will move the building back ten feet. make all nec- essary changes and extension to wa ter pipes, sewers and electric wires, reconstruct the cellar walls and lay an approach the width of the build ing and a sidewalk both of Portland cement for $32S- It was voted that the contract be given to Mir. Gilbert.
 The following bills were voted to be paid. Jewett City Electric Light plant hose house sA52: library, s5.s6: streets, s173.60: F. H. Gilbert, labor on streets. s115.19: roping streets on Memorial day, "A: collecting garbage. S5.75; moving shrubs to park, s2.5o; Louis Michaud, posting notices. S1: poIlcs duty on Memorial day, $l: Martin Wolfe. patrol, S54.14: Joseph Cadieux, patrol duty on Memorial day. s1; Shea Bros. hauling firetruck. s2: Payne and Gardner. printing notices. s1-5o: en-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
DL.AINFIELD
Earnest Workers Hang Juno Box to
 Miss krouss.

Mrs. Thomas King and little nephew spent Memorial day and over Sunday with her brother and other relatives in Providence
 Miss Ruth Roode was in Norwich a few days ago and called on Mrs, Ar thur Mofhtt at Backus hospital, She found her as comfortable as can be ex- pected.
 Plainheid grange held its semi monthly meeting in Grange hall Tues day evening.
 Herbert A. Gallup and family were in Oneco Sunday to attend the Me- morial services.
 The Earnest Workers and a few friends, Is in all. hung a June bex to Miss Augusta Kreuss Tuesday even- ing. After the usual chase, a social evening was spent by the young peo- pie with games. etc. Sandwiches, fam cy cookies and lemonade were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04

The regular monthly meeting of the common council was held in the coun- ell chamber Tuesday evening, Mayor Macd0na,d a,1.5Os asasnn prssidins- Present were Padgett, Davis and LaRue.
 Communications were received from Putnam grange. the Equal Franchise league and the D. A. R.. asking that now that the city has been made clean through the efforts of the cleanup city by removal at regular intervals of all refuse and garbage The mat ter was referred to the ordinance com mittee.
 The monthly report of the captain Of police showed that there were 14 arrests in May. of which four were sent to Jail: four store doors were found open and electric lights out. 80 hours.
 A communication was received from a woman on Chapman street stating that neighbours hens kept her awake nights: she asked the council to help her get her nightly sleep.
 petition signed by 100 citizens of the Rhodesville section of the city was read asking that the council use the appropriation of s6.oo0 recently voted for an automobile fire truck, to pur- chase two trucks of a style similar to those used in the city of Provi- dence. The petition stated as a req son for the request that the signers thought it would give better protec- ton.
 The matter of allowing a billboard to be erected on city property was referred back to the highway commit tee with power to act. It was voted that the mayor appoint committee of five to investigate and report on the matter of the purchase of a fire truck and additional apparatus. The mayor appointed Aldermen Duvert BouthfI- lette, Padgett. Byrne and Johnson. The petition of the 10 citizens regarding the fire truck was referred to this committed.
 Among the bills ordered paid were the following: Torrey & Geissler, $50; Standard Oil Co.,, s36S.s4: Observer,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
nAIfEISoN.

Judss sabin .. RussslI and Miss Alies
 P. Fish Married q MystiePIan for
 Flag Day Exsrciees- Dcreush Net te
 Less Any TrsIns.
 Judge Saban Savles Russell, son of the late Coneressman Charles A. Rus sell and Mira Russell, . resident of Dayytlle, and Mfss Alice Pauline Fish we're married ct the home of the brides Rev. Welcome E. Bates. pastor of the Mystic Baptist church. performing the ceremony. The wedding was attended by members of the families and mum : Der of intimate friends of the bride and
 The bride was given away by her cousin. Dr. Carl A. Williams. of New London. She was attended by her sister Miss Ethe1 Ffsh. as maid of honor, and the following ribbon bear CTS. Mrs. Clinton w. Atwood, Daniel son, sister of .. the groom. Miss Edith cousins of the bride. Leominster. Mass. and Mss Alice Macdonald, Mystic. Miss Charlotte Potter, Providence. cousin of the groom. was flower girl, and Master Paul F. Marble of WorcesS ter was ring bearer.
 Attorney Ebert l.. Darbie of Daniel son was best man for Judge Russell. The ushers were Attorney John Buck ley, Hartford, assistant clerk of the Connecticut house of representatives; Kenneth Wynne, clerk of the Connecti- cut senate; c. w. Atwood, Danielson, brother -in-law of the groom, and J. Arthur Atwood, Jr.. of Wauregan.
 The brides gown was of white satin trimmed with tulle and duchess lace. Her veil was of tulle with lace and cap effect and her bouquet a shower of white roses. The maid of honor wore pink satin, the gown having a pink tunic effect of lowered chiffon. Her hat was of the Leghorn type, trimmed with pink. her bouquet of pink roses
 The ribbon bearers wore white gowns, with girdles of pink satin, and Leghorn hats. The flower girls frock was of white, her hat of pink, and she carried a basket of pink roses.
 The house was beautifully decorated with laurels, palms and ferns. Grin nelPs orchestra played the bridal march from Lohengrin as the bridal party entered. the ushers leading and with the ribbon bearers, flower girls, ring bearer and the bride and pr. Will Hams, in order.
 Following the marriage there was a reception. A firms from Stonington during the afternoon for their wedding trip. They are to be at home at Day vile after Aug. 1.
 Judge Russell is judge of the pro- bate court of Killingiy and is clerk of the Connecticut house of representa- tives. Mrs. Russell, very well known in Mystic, also has many friends in this town, where she will be heartily welcomed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04

 velopes for clerk and treasurer. s2: Bulletin CO, advertising borough s1.50: J. c. Savings bank, interest on loans. s550-63; J. H. Tracy. assessor and abstract work. slz; George ". Robinson. caring, for David Hale Tanning park for two months.
 Good Stock Company.
 The Marion Berry Stock Co.,. C. O. Berry, manager, has played a three night stand at. Films Opera house this week. The plays presented were well given and well received oy the audiences each night. The specialtie5 were excellent. Manager Barnett has been very fortunate in securing good stock companies of late.
 Attended Putnam Luncheon.
 Miss Alice Brown, Mrs. w. R. Bur. dick, Mrs. E. F. Burleson and MSoB Martha Brewster members of Anne Brewster Tanning chapter. D. A. R., were in Putnam Wednesday to attend the luncheon given for Mrs Sara T. Kinney.
 MT. and Mrs. Willard Brink of Yan- tic were recent guests at the home of Frank Terry in Pachaug.
 Mrs. J. $. Jeffers left Wednesday for weeks visit at her sons, w. E. s. Jeffers. in Montyille.
 New Peas June 3rd.
 George A. Haskell stands way ahead on green peas this. year. On Wednes- day. June 3, he picked a quantity of good full pods
 The Mems club of the Congregation al church with the ladies. is. to meet at the home of F.. F. Burleson this evening.
 MT. and Mrs. William T. Buckley of Buffalo. N Y, are guests at Dr. and Mrs Alfred Richards.
 MT. and Mrs. H. J. Smith of Prov idence are visiting relatives in town
 Mir. and Mrs. John Fogarty and family of Providence. were recent wis itoss in the borough.
 Officers of C. E. Society.
 The Congregational c. E. society elected the following officers Wednes- day evening for the next six months: President, Mrs. E. H. Hiscox: vice president. Theodore A. Robinson; re- cording secretary, Mrs. F. E. Robin Bliss: treasurer, Earl s. Hiscox: or ganist. Mrs E. H. Hiscox; lookout committee. Henry Bottomley. Andrew McNicol, Alex McNicol; prayer meet ing committed Mrs. F. E. Robinson. Carol Bliss. Marian Robinson; social committed Mrs. F. H. Hiscox. Kath- crime and Elizabeth Heidelberg. Har- old Spicer. Earl Hiscox. Marian Rob- inson; music committee, Ethel Thomp- son. Carl Melvin. Floyd F1ske. Mrs. Howard and Dorothy Paul. flower Sadie Thompson, Stanley wheelock, Mrs. l. F. Lewis, E. H. His cox. Jr., Austin. Harris. .-s-s
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Edward connor.

The funeral of Mrs. Edward Connor, who died Monday. was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laurence Casey of Turner street. at S.30 Wed nesday morning with requiem high mass in St. Joseph's church at g, ce2- ebrated by Rev Philip J. Mooney. There was special music by Miss Ve- ronica McKean, Miss Agnes O'Neil and Mrs. Ada Taylor. The bearers were Frank Parker. Richard Stafford. Daniel Connor and Thomas Sullivan. Burial was in the family lot in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
ROGUE SEASON LATE.
But Players Are Practicina in Prep
 aration for Norwich Tournament.

The season of the Willimantic Roque club has started, about two weeks later than usual and one or more of the local players may be found on the grounds of the club al- most every pleasant day practicing or playing, in anticipation of the national tournament to be held in Norwich during the third week in August. At . meeting of the club, held Tuesday evening, two new members were voted in, making about a dozen active mem bers The court is in fine condition, and the rubber borders and electric lights coupled with the fine playing surface, make the game an ideal one for it's deyotees.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04

$s2W; highway department. ST.. The meeting adjourned to the regular meet ing the first Tuesday in July at 2. .15- This early meeting win elect an al- derman from ward to succeed Alder man cl9vKe. resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
sALooN, TRAck. pEATH.
ueYal Sequence in Case of Robert Ricksr, of TolIand-killed by c. V. Train.

Trafns
 Robert Kicker, 26 of Holland. lost his life some time Tuesday night through being run over by g train on the Central Vermont railroad. about ? quarter of mile west of the Co., umbia avenue crossing in this city. Ills badly manglsd body was discov- bred by the ~rew of No. 5. the boat train. Wednesday, morning about 6 o'clock Dr. L. I. Mason was called as medical examiner. and viewed the body lfter which 1t was taken to the un- 4ertaking establishment of Jay M. Shepard to be prepared for burial.
 The man had been working for George F. Bugbee, station agent at West Wilmington, but left Tuesday morning after taking the mail to the station, with-sut giving any intimation Af his intentions He came to Willi- mantle and spent considerable time in ! saloon in this city during the day. He also purchased a ticket to Vernon, for what reason is not known. When found this ticket was in his clothes, and an empty bottle was nearby
 Indications are that Kicker fell asleep on the tracks, as both legs were severed, and the body badly
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
May Mortality.

There were sixteen deaths in the ported at the town clerks office. The Sauses were: Intestinal obstruction 1. acute nephritis 1. yalvulsf disease of the heart l. premature birth ?. pneu- monia 2, measles 1, diphtheria ?. as- phyxia 1, cerebral hemorrhage l, chronic bronchitis 1, hemorrhage 1, meningitis 1, acute delirium l.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
WEDDING.
Labonte-Ledoux.

George Charles Labonte and Miss Eva Lsdoux were joined in marriage by Rev. J. J. Papillon Wednesday morning at o'clock at St. Marys church. Edmond Labonte and Miss Lillian Perry were the witnesses. A reception was held at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Ledoux of Ives street. after the cere- mony. The couple left Wednesday af-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04

Miss Ethel Darling of Woonsocket. R. l., and Mrs. Frank R. Millerd of West Wrentham, Mass. are guests of MT and Mrs. George H. Andrews.
 MT. and Mrs N. c. Davison and daughter Marjorie, of Wakefield. Mass. have returned home after short visit with MT. and Mrs. c. w. Thompson of Walnut street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
New Automobile Registers Received.

The new automobile registers, is- sued by the state, and revised to April Is, 1914, together with the laws per- taining to motor vehicles, taxable horsepower ratings, etc. have arrived at the town clerks office, and are now ready for distribution. There have been many requests for these handy books, due to a mistaken report that they had arrived some days ago, and undoubtedly the supply on hand will be rapidly taken up by owners and dealers in this vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
S for Police Fund.

Chief E. H. Richmond on Wednes- day received a check for five dollars from Jailer Fields of the county jail at Brooklyn, for the work done by the local police in the recapture of James Mallon, who escaped from the jail Monday. only to be taken in this city and sent back with another months sentence for drunkenness hanging over him. The check will be placed in the police fund, as is cus- tomary in such cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
Gold Badge for George E. oiffors

George D. Clifford, one of the charter members of the Hilltop Hose company, was presented a handsome gold fire mans badge Tuesday evening by the members of the company, on the oc- casion of his retirement. Mr. Clifford has always been a hard worker. and had the interests of the organization ever at heart during his term of ser vice, and the badge was selected as fitting reminder of his associate members appreciation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
Health Officers Report.

The report of City Health Officer Dr. W. P. S. Heating to the state board of health for May shows eleven cases of contagious diseases reported to him during that time. They were as follows, Diphtheria f, measles {, scarlet fever 2, typhoid fever 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
Assault charu. Not Proven.

< John zeroski and Joseph MieIa. be- fore the police court Wednesday morn ing charged with assault on Frank Gormalinski last Sunday. were dis charged by Judge James A. Shea. as the evidence failed to connect them directly with the occurrence. The room was well filled with Polish peo- .sle, and considerable evidance was of fered. but there was nono to substan- tiate the complainant's story as to the actual assault
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04

cut up. This would probably not have been the case had he been walk ing. The dead mans watch stopped ct 8.12, but whether this can be con sidered as an indication of the time he was struck or not is undetermined.
 Kicker lived with his mother just over. the West Wilmington line. in Tol- land. and was her sole support. He had always lived in that vicinity. doing odd jobs as occasion offered.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam
Local Notss.

ternoon for a wedding trip to Boston and New Bedford. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
Annie AxeIrod.

Annie, the nine-year- old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Axelrod. of 486 Pleasant street, died Tuesday night at St. Joseph's hospital from appendi- eitis. The funeral was held Wednes- day morning at ten o'clock. Rabbi Max Levine officiating. Burial was in the Hebrew cemetery at Perkins Corner.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
Whet Is coiro on .ronioht.

Court Windham, No. ST, Foresters of America, 26 Center street.
 Obwebetuck lodge. No. 1e. I. o, o. F., S07 Main street.
 Regular drill of Go. l., armory.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
TATENTS

Protect your ideas Handsome so-paes
 Guide Book Eree. HARRY E. BACK, Attorney at Law. Nirdham County Savings Sank Bldg,
 panis1.oa. Conn sct1TuThS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Waldo Bass.

Harriet A, widow of Waldo Bass, died at the home of her brother, Julian A Dorrance. in Scotland. Tuesday night. She was native of Scotland. born October T. 1886. the daughter or William R. and Mary (Frink) Dor rance The deceased was well known in Scotland and had many friends there. There survive her, besides MT. Dorrance, brother and sister, Edwin F. Dorrance and Mrs. George w. Bald win. of Newark, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04

Lily Hall Caine. an actress and sister of Hall Caine; the author died in Lon- don.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
BALTIC.

Young Women to Form Auxiliary to
 Temperance socisty-Men Invited
 to Visit, Schools.
 This (Thursday) evening In the rooms of St, Marys T, A. B. society, will take place the formation of the Ladies auxiliary of St. Mary's T. A. B. society, The number of young ladies whe have signified their inten- tien of joining the auxiliary is daily growing larger. This society Is for the English and French speaking young ladies of St. Maryss parish.
 Mir. and Mrs. William F, Rocheleau
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-04
PUTNAM

Common Council Asked to Continue
 Clean Up system-Petition for Pur- 7 chase of Two Fire Truoks-Woman
 Wants Neighbor's Hens SiIsnced.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-10-02

palms before an improvised alter in
the large parlors of the Andrews
home. The sweet girlish beauty Of
the fair bride was enhanced by her
handsome wedding gown of char
meuse silk. Her veil was caught with
lilies of the valley and she carried a
bouquet of brides roses. Her going
away dress was of blue cloth with hat
and gloves to match. They left at G
O'Clock for Nashville where they will
reside.
Mrs. Smith is one of the most at
tractive young ladies of the Culleoka
ection, being rarely endowed with
the attributes which make the true
Southern woman. She is beloved and
admired by all who know her. Mr.
Smith is a most promising young bus
mess man of solid worth and integri
ty, holding a responsible position
with a Nashville bank.
Numerous and costly presents at.
tested the wide popularity of the
young couple, who left with the best
wishes of a host of friends that the
journey through life may hold every
possible joy.
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Mrs. Fred Hanson.

Mrs. Fred Hanson, formerly we'll
known resident of Maury county, died
at her home in Cochrane, Ala, ON
Monday night after an illness of sew.
eral months. She was buried Tues
day afternoon at Hebron, Ala. Mrs.
Hanson moved from this county with
her husband about five years ago and
since that time has been making her
home in Alabama. They had many
friends here who will be grieved to
learn of her death. Mrs. Hanson has
numerous relatives in Maury county,
being connected with several promi.
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Miss Mamie Elise Caldwell.

Miss Mamie Elise Caldwell, aged
%, died at her home at Mt. Pleasant
Monday at 1910 o'clock. Miss Cald-
well was formerly a resident of Co.
lumbia, but for the past two or three
years had lived at Mt. Pleasant. She
had been an invalid for some months
and her death was not unexpected.
The funeral services were held at
the residence today at noon, conduct
ed by Elder F. c. Sowell, of Colum
bia. The body was brought to this
city on the 1:50 o'clock train and in
tered in Rose Hill cemetery.
The following served as pail bear
ers: Vance Wilson, e. F. Burns
Mumford Smith, Jr, Charles Long,
Ed Tarpley and Richard Williams.
Cakes & Nichols in charge.
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AROUND TOWN.

H. B. Cochran, Sr., was able to be
up and at his office for a short time
this morning. He is much improved,
news that will be gratifying to his
friends in the city and county.
FOR SALE, RENT OR EXCHANGE
Five acres of land with eleven room
residence and tenement house, barn
and plenty of out buildings, two cis-
terms and well. Located within one
mile of the square. If you want a
good home and have both the pleas
ures of the city and town life see me
at once. w. L. GRANT, Brown Build
ing, Columbia, Tenn, Citizens tele-
phone 4. sep3O oct2 5 wilt
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DEATHS HARVEST.
Infant Dead.

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Huffman died at the home of
his parents on the Williamsport pike
Sunday night. The funeral services
were held atsthe residence this morn
ing at II o'clock, conducted by Rev.
Hendley, pastor of the Methodist
church at Williamsport.
Carriage from Cakes & Nichols.