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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
PRIZE HIGH SCHOOL ESSAYS. Colonial Danes Offer Choice of Fiv' Subjects to Connecticut Students.

Pupils of many high schools in the state are to enter the competition for the awards offered by the Connecticut Society of Colonial Danes for the best prize essays written by High School pupils in Connecticut. The prizes are offered by High School pupils. The first prize is SEQ, the second $10 and the thir dS5. 4 certificate of merit will be issued to each pupil who takes a prize and to a limited number of oth- CTS whose compositions show thought full and intelligent study.
 The choice of subjects on which the competitors may write an essay is as follows; 1, Sons of Liberty: ,, Ma than Hale; 3, Connecticut Western Re- serve; 4, Old Dutch New York: 3, So- cial Lift and Customs in the Colonies
 Eack essay must be not less than l. 200 words nor more than 1.5o0 words At the top of the first page the com petitor is instructed to write his name address and age. school, and number o1 words in the essay. The essay must be plainly written and the pages also should be numbered. No typewriter essays will be accepted as spelling and handwriting are taken into consider ation.
 A list of authorities consulted mus, be given on the lest page and all direct quotations properly marked No essays will be returned, exceptine the prize essays. Essays are to be sent before March 1, 1915, to Miss Emily H Whitney. 227 Church street, New Ha- ven. Prizes will be awarded in May,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
PERSONALS

Alexander Davis of Westerly was a holiday guest of friends in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Lefingwell of Norwich are Groton guests of Mrs. An- nie Lamphere-
 Miss Mary AIcAIanus is visiting her sister, Margaret McManus, of Madison avenue, New York.
 Miss Julia Debarros of New York city. is spending the holidays with her parents at S3 Mechanic street.
 MT. and Mrs. n. Frank Sleeper oi Groton entertained as week end guests Mir and Mrs. Sheldon of Norwich.
 Robert Staplins of Norwich, a form CT resident of the borough has been Q visitor with relatives in Stonington.
 Miss Flora Belle White of North Stonington Is visiting her grandpar- ents. MT. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray. at Ledyard.
 Mrs. Melvina Hilman of 90 Pine street is spending the winter in Grot- on with her granddaughter. Mrs Jose phine Baker.
 Harry Williamson, a student oi Trinity college, is spending the holi- days with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Woodmansee of PaImertown.
 Miss Margaret McDIanus has re. turned to New York after spending the holiday with her parents, MT. and Mrs John McManus of Fitchville.
 Miss Malva Nickerson of Vineyard Haven, Mass, has returned after a few days visit with Mir and Mrs. 4. B. Niclzerson, of Perkins avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
NORWICH MAN AIDS STATE POLICE
Secretary Walter Lester Instrumental in Placing Oces on Trail of Men Who Committed Arson Dec. in Bristol-Burned Building Was Insured Here.

Through the work of Walter F. Les ter of this city. secretary of the New London County Mutual Fire Insurance company, which has its home office in Norwich, the state police were pro- which led to the arrest of Joseph CaiJosh of No. IT Hull street, Bris- tol, and Frederick Stremel of Terry vile. on Saturday by Officers Bridge man and Fisher on the charge of ar son in connection with the burning night of December B.. The building and it's contents, including two horses and a pig, were lost in the fire. In- terwoven with the arson charge Is ono of alleged attempted blackmail, and it was through an unsuccessful effort to obtain money from Caiiosh, on account of the fire, that the state police came in possession of the tn- formation which led to the arrest of Caijoski.
 The burned building was insured in MT. Lester's company and the cir cumstances of the fire were such that his suspicious were aroused and he made four or five trips to Bristol A week ago the net of growing evidence grew stronger and threw decided sus- picion on Caijoski and on Tuesday MT. Lester got in touch with the state police and working together they cinched the whole thing. The loss to the insurance company would have been close to $1,50o, but under the conditions they have to pay no in surance.
 Going back to the night of De- cember Stremel put in appearance at his boarding house in Terryville in a greatly excited condition. This was about 10.30 at night John Colo ski, brother boarder, noted that
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
BILL OF $s IN NORWICH.
But Veterinarians Charges in Stamp ing Out Foot and Mouth Disease in State TotaIIed $1,s15.63.

The bills of veterinarians, em- pioyed by Cattle Commissioner Jef- frey O. Phelps, Jr, in the stamping out of the foot and mouth disease, amount to $1,s15.6S. These bills in clude services and expenses. The payment of the bills has been ou- thorized by Governor Baldwin. They are as follows:
 Dr. c. l.. Andrews, Danielson, s15; Dr. F. M. Bitgood, Winsted, $32.S0; pr. J. M. Curry, Hartford, S145.15; Dr. George E. Corwin, Canaan, s26.e5: pr. F. D. Coles. Norwich, $6; Dr. D. R. Kereney, $63.40; Dr. F. T. Kelley. Waterbury. $750; Dr. c. E. McI<im, Willimantic, $190.63; pr. J. R. Morin. Rockville, S220; Dr. H. Ray Powers, Norwalk, s17a.15; Dr. Oscar Schreck, New Haven, S111.90; pr. J. R. Vail, New Haven, S77.65. All of Connecticut, except Hartford and New Haven counties has been exempted by fed- eral order from quarantine, pro- vided the cattle in transit are for inn mediate shipment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
BONES DANCE AT MILLER's.
Members of Epsilon UpsiIon Fraternity Of Academy Entertained Guests Men
 day Night,

\ At Miller's academy on Monday evening way held the annual dance of the Epsilon Upsilon fraternity of the Norwich Free Academy, and it was a delightful occasion for the one hun dred members and guests who attend ed. The hall was particularly attrac- tive in gold and black, with many ban ners, cozy corner, and a big moon in the center which was utilized when the other lights were turned off for several moonlight numbers. The patronesses were Mrs. William H. Collins and Mrs. Frank $. Bunnell, and the committee in charge was Matthew Byrne, chair man, Arthur Collins, Seymour Jackson and Frank F. Murtha, Jr.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
GOLD WEATHER. BUT LITTLE ICE.
Too Little Water in the Ponds, Dealers
 Say-Fine Skating.

Though the temperature has gone down to 6 degrees below in this vicin- ity. at the present time the ice situa- ton looks anything but promising, &C., cording to the icemen, who are com blaming of unified ponds William Kramer says there is no water in his Greeneville pond and that in Blissviile the water is down i've feet John H. Ford says his pond is not filled, but the ice is of good quality and about eight inches in thickness. J. E. Bates has no water on one of his ponds, but there is some water in his Preston pond.
 At Yantic, ". W. Bentley has start ed markino his pond. He has ten inch ice and the BozrahFdlle Creamery company has ten inches on its Fitch vile pond and commenced cutting Monday.
 The skating is fine on the ponds where it is permitted, and at Mohegan park particularly the past several af- ternoons and evenings the sport has been enjoyed by hundreds.
 One of the lowest mercury readings comes in from Sterling, wher it was 12 degrees below Saturday. Here in the city on Jail Hill 1t has been degrees below, and the same at Trading Cove
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
AT THE DAVIS.
Vaudeville and PhotonIave-

Back in their home town after i've years out seeing the world the Char bino Brothers. in their headline at-
 traction at the Davis theater Monday afternoon and evening showed +het they have absorbed many clever
 points in their line since they first left Greeneville. They put on several balancing stunts that reach a high degree of excellence. particularly the reverse somersault that gained great applause-one way from the chair to the table, the other from the table to the floor. The end of their turn. a balancing act up through one aisle and back the other to the stage, was novel and unexpected. but well put through. Jack Onr1 showed clever manipulation of Indian clubs and other
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
Ex-MAYoR cRANDALL ATTENDED
One of the Speakers at Christmas Feast at Masonic Home in WaIiinq- ford.

Among those who were present at the eleventh Christmas celebration of the Masonic Home in Wallingford last week was s. AsInbel Crandan of this city, a former mayor of Norwich. The celebration surpassed all others in the number of gifts received and in the quality of the programme. The cup of cheer was filled to the brin be- cause Fl. Wales Linea. president of the board of visitors of the home. was there in conformity to his rule of att tending every Christmas celebration, bringing with him this time a. large number of MaSons and friends.
 Among those who were heard in ad- dition to H. Wales Lines was Asflbe1 Crandall of this city, who made a speech that showed he was an orator. Among the donors of the magnificent Christmas feast was Charles L. Hub bard of this city.
 The funds from which a. money gift of $11 to each member was drawn, represent the contributions of a ma ority of the Masonic lodges and East ern Star chapters of the state, with donations from many friends both Masons and noE-Masone. Among the individual donors was Arthur H. Brewer of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
ALARM FROM BOX IA
 FOR SPRING STREET FIRE,
5Iaze in Attic of House Occupied by Morris Gordon Put Out With 65 Gal Ions of Chemical.

At SOP o'clock on Monday evening an alarm was pulled in from box i4, corner of West Main and Thames street, for 8. email fire in the house at No. 42 Spring street, occupied bv Nor- r1s Gordon and owned by William Trachtenberg of Summer street. Just before six o'clock the auto chemical and Chemical Company No. 2 respond ed to a telephone call for the fire and both companies were on the scene when someone pulled in the alarm call ing out the other companies. The fire was confined to the attic of the house Wnlcn IS two and one half stories in height and hole several feet sonare was burned in the roof. In all sixtv- i've gallons of chemical were used in ext1nguishing the fire, forty gallons from the auto chemical and twenty-fIve gallons by Chemical Company No 2 and one stream af water was ,Ie.sd on the outside of the building The recaiI sounded about 6.20 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29

Stremel had been drinking and also noted his perturbed state of mind. He began to question Stremel and secured from him a statement that he had set fire to Caitoskiss barn on the promise of a payment of $50. 1t appeared that Caijoski had hired him to do the work and had himself taken a train for Newark. N. J.. He further stated that he was sorry that he had done it and would not have done So had he not been drunk.
 GoloSld kept StremeFs statement in mind, after he had ascerta1ned that Caijoski's barn had really been burned. and during the following week had a conference with Peter Green a Polish builder and contractor. He suggested to Green that he knew a way to make some -easy money" and solicited his aid, agreeing to make division with him of any amount which was received. After he had received Greens promise to cooperate he told to Green the story which Strernel had told him on the night of December 5 and instructed Greer for keeping quiet about the fire and Stremefs statement. Caijosld refused to treat with Green, and the latter returned to Terryv4lle and advised GaIosId to that effect This caused anger on the part of Ga1oski. who without delay. went to the office oi the insurance company in Bristol whC had insurance on the burned premise: and told StremePs story. which com pany notified the company's home of flee MT. Lester, in turn. took ths matter up with Chief Eagan of th' state police, who Is also state fir' marshal. Stromel confessed his shar' and both men were bound over Mon day under bonds of SS.000 for the su' perior court.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM!
Musterole Loossns Up Those stiH
 Jofnts-Drivss Out Pain

You,I know why thousands use MUSTEROLE once you experience the glad relief it gives.
 Get jar at once from the nearest drug store. It is a clean. wiite ol.lt- ment made with the oil of mustard. Better than a mustard plaster and does not blister. Brings ease and comfort while it is being rubbed onl
 MUSTEROLE is recommended by doctors and nurses. Millions of Jars are used annually for Bronchitis. Group, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neural gia, Congestion, Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints, Sprains. Sore Muscles. Bruises, Chilblains, Frosted Feet Colds df the Chest Cit often prevents Pneumonia).
 At your druggists. in 25c and soc jars, and special large hospital size for S2.5o.
 Be sure you get the genuine MUS TEROLE Refuse limitations get what you ask for. The Musterols Company. Cleveland, Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
TENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Surprise Was Given Mrs. John H, Sherman bV Husband and Friends on Monday Evening.

At the home of MT. and Mrs. John H. Sherman of No 16 Mountain avenue there was delightful surprise for Mrs. Sherman Monday evening on the tenth anniv ersary of their marriage when a score of friends descended upon their home, bringing congratulations and also many much appreciated gifts, most of them aluminium. The even ing was pleasantly passed with music and other entertainment, and cake and ice cream were served. Some of the ten years ago in this city, which was performed by Rev. l.. l.. West, and they declared that time had dealt lightly with MT. and Mrs. Sherman. The latter was Miss Alice Gay.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
DESIRES HIS WIFE BACK. When She EIoped, Worcester Woman Left Six Children at Home.

To present his side in the case, the husband of Pasqualena GifIiote S2 Id. who eloped with Julius A.buzzf. 25 from Worcester to this city last week. came to Norwich on
 train Monday night, reaching here after II o'clock. He was ac- ocmpanied by a representative of a lawyer firm, by a young son and by his cousin, a railway track foreman. At that late hour he tried to negotiate to get his wife to come back to him end his home, where she has six children, from one year to 14 in age HP desires her back but she remains obstinate. The case comes. up in court this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
THE NEW TREATMENT
 FOR SOUR STOMACH

Cuts out soda hints and chalk so extensively used in the old-time dyspepsia tablets" They are too harsh for even strong stomachs, and often do harm if continuously taken, Dys-pep-1ets are made by experts who understand these things and have combined the best stomach remedies known to physicians-pep- sin, bismut41, mint. rhubarb and other carmfnatives and ectives-into delicious tablets that not only look good but taste good and do good. They quickly relieve sour stomach. nausea, indigestion, heartburn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
Trx ThIs for NeuraIaia.

Thousands of people keep on suf- fering with Neuralgia because they do not know what to do for it Neu- ralgia Is a pain in the nerves. What you want to do is to soothe the nerve itself. Apply Sloan's Eminent to the surface over the painful part--do not rub 1t in. Sloan's Eminent penetrates very quickly to the sore, irritated nerve and allays the inflammation. Get bottle of Slcan's Linimeut for 2s cents of any druggist and have 1t in the house-against Colds. Sore and Swollen Joints, Lumbago, Sciatica and like ailments. Your money back fl not satisfied, but 1t does give almost instant relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
SUBSCRIPTION DANCE
Brilliant Holiday Affair at Waunegan Attended by About Forty Couples

In the main dining room of the Wau- regan hotel, made attractive with bay trees, palms, smiIax and other. floral decorations, a holiday subscription dance was held on Monday evening with about forty couples attending. Dancing was from nine o'clock unti three. with several dinners preceding and with supper served at midnight The music was furnished by Jacobs orchestra of New York city and the committee in charge comprised Gros- veRor Ely, J. Dana Colt, Philip A. Johnson, Raymond B. Sherman and w Humphrey Almy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
VaudeviIIe and Movina Pietarese

For the first three days of the week the management of the Auditorium theatre have secured two classy vau- deviIIe acts and three moving pictures, one two reel photo play and the bill drew capacity houses on Monday. The headliner was & miniture musical comedy, Fun in Poppy Land, with six girls and several men. The combina- ton of pretty song numbers, attractivc scenic effects and original huInor SCOT ed a decided hit with the audiences.
 Next on the programme came Hor- tense Potter a skilfull banjo artiste who rendered several classic numbers in addition to the popular song hits of the day, and she received a good sized share of the applause for her act.
 Mary Picfford the popular movie tc- tress was seen in a strong dramatic film, The Outcome. while Pauline Bush appeared in a two reel photo play, The Lion, the Wolf and the Lamb. The other number was a comedy film, When Girls Were Shanghaid, with Eddie Lyons.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
UNcAs LODGE ELECTS.
Officers For lnsuing Term Chosen by
 Odd FelIows Monday Night.

At their meeting in Odd Fellows hall Monday evening the members of Uncas lodge, No. II, L O. O. F., elected the following officers to serve them during the coming year:
 Noble grand, William S. Case; vice grand, William c. Auburn; secretary John F. Andrews; treasurer, Frank H Green; financial secretary, James H Smith; trustee for three years, Henry M. Betting.
 The installation will take place or Monday night, January Il, 1915, and at that time a number of appointments will be made. One application for membership was received at Mcnday nights meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
A. M. E. Zion Sunday School Festival

At the A. M. E. Zion church on Mon day evening the Christmas entertain ment of the Sunday school was held with large attendance and 8. delight fuI programme of carols, recitations and the distribution of presents from a large and beautiful Christmas tree. Mrs. Hattle Reid, superintendent. and Rev. E. George E. Riddle were in gem eral charge assisted by Mrs. Marshall Brown and Prof. William F. Geary.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
Compensation Agreements.

Two more compensation agree mentS have been flleds
 The U. s. Finishing company of Norwich. employer. John Howarth of this city, employe. cut the second fin- ger of his left hand Dec, i, resulting in blood poisoning. Compensation Of $5.72 from Dec 16 to Dec. 1a.
 Ponenaah Mf11S of Taftvflla. employ CT, John W. Brierley of TaftvilIe. en- ploye: bruissd from a fall Dee. (. Agreement $S.31 weekly, beginning Dec. 1s and continuing during Inca pacitE.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
ARcANuM WHIST.
L. Fl. Saxton and George P. KeppIer Were the Winners. Following Roast Pi~ upper.

third of their record whists from to 10 o'clock on Monday night, preceded by a roast pig supper which was served at 6.15 o'clock under the able direction of Chef Ames. The prizes for the whist, writing tablets with
 eather cases, were awarded as fol- lows: L. H. Saxton, 63, white: George P. KeppIer, 50, blues. There were a dozen tables, and the committee in charge comprised J. H. Perkins, H. L. Lerou and H. s. Cary.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
Incidents In Society

Miss Amanda Hall is visiting in New York.
 Miss Amy H. Dove of Philadelphia Is at home for the holiday recess.
 Mrs. Frederic A. Byrnes has re- turned from brief trip to New York. Robert L. Johnson of Yale is at his home on Huntington place for the holidays.
 Walter Rogers Nichols of Branford ls the guest of Lincoln WadsHorth of Broadway
 Miss Helen F. King of New Haven has been the guest of Mrs. Edward D. Fuller.
 Miss Slater of Matawan. N. j.. is visiting Mrs. Rush ". Kimball of Broadway.
 Gtowel1 Gilbert of New York has been at his home on Broad street for a brief stay.
 J. M. HaIstead of New York has been the guest of Philip T. Welles of Town street.
 Mfr and Mrs. Charles c. E1well, IT,, of New Haven, are guests of MT. and MrS. Albert Il. Chase.
 Miss Catherine Browning of New York is at her home on Greene ave- rue for the holiday recess. Miss Grace Lester, from the Bos-. ton Museum of Fine Arts, is at her home on Warren street for the holi- days.
 " Harrison Caruthers, who has been spending the holidays at his home in. town. has returned to Marion, MaSs.
 Nr. and Mrs. B. P. Bishop, Miss Marion L. Bishop and Miss Dorothy Rose are in EImira, N. r., for 8 hol- iday visit.
 Theodore Haviland of the Massa- cbrSetts Institute of Technology, is at his home on Greene avenue for a brief stay.
 Agr and Mrs. w1uslow T. Williams, E. WinsIow Williams and Miss Flor snce Williams have been in New York for several days.
 Previous to the dance ct the Wau- eeSan Monday evening, small din- uers were given at their homes by Mr. ard Mrs. Grosvenor Ely, Mr. and Mrs. E.dson r. Gellaudet and Mir. and Mrs. Horatio Bigelow.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
Christmas Music by Professor George.

In keeping with his annual custom, Prof. J. herbert George of Hamlin street rendered the old fayorites for the enjoyment of his neighbors on Christmas morning. About 8 o'clock on that morning he played the we'll knwon airs unon both sides of his house Among the Christmas airs rem dered were It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Old Hundred. O Little Town Of Bethlehem, Away in the Manager. Hark. HarI, Joy to the World, and Shout the Glad Tidings, and all were enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
MOOSE IMITATION.
Likely to Be Last Meeting Before Nov.
 ing Into New Home.

At the meeting of Rose of New Eng land lodge. No. $50. L. O. O. M., on Wednesday night thirteen or more candidates will be initiated into the lodge and the names of other nppli- cants will be acted upon The meet ing which will open at eight o'clock is likely to be the last meeting in Eagles hall and it is expected that there will be a full attendance There will be Moose present from Jewe.t City, Plainfield, Moosup, New London. Voluntown and Willimantic and a gen. eral good time is anticipated.
 The new Moose home on Laurel fIiIl will be open daily from 10 a. m. un- til 10 p. m. The new electric piano has been installed and is ready fo- use. The Moose are showing much en- thusiasm over their new home.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29

apparatus in a we'll balanced juggling act and Hansone and Drew produced a good store of fine comedy, singing and dancing. The Saving Grace was an affecting drama of the movies and the Mutual War Weekly had some interesting scenes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
To succeed Prof. JarviA

II. J. Baker. who has been connect et with the extensioT department of the Massachusetts Agricultural col- lexe for some time past, has been ap- pointed to succeed Prof. c. B. Jarvis, who for nine years has been in charge ef the extension department of the Connecticut Agricultural college at Etorrs. Prof Jarvis has received an appointment in the bureau of educa- Eon at Washington, D. C.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
Fl. T. MILLER,

Member American Society Professors
 ~ of Dancing, New York. Academy for Dancing, 2s Oak Street.
 Modern Dances taught: Maxixe, Tango, One Steps. Fox Trot5. Hesita- tions, La Russe, Lu-L.u Fado, La Brisihinne.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29

Waterbury-One of the afternaths of the sale of the $4oo.o0o worth of school bonds at a recent meeting of the board of aldermen was the acceptance of plans for a new grammar school at a special meeting of the board of edu- cation yesterday afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29

The worlds largest autom bile hay ng carry.n~ capacity of % tons, has been built for transportiag wool acToBs kc@ae11 n Arstra1iA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
sharne- RurehnalI Enaaaement.

Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Burchnall an- nounce the engagement of their only daughter, Selmi Elizabeth, to James Pett Shs9He of PCufrat
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-29
DR. LINNELL has no in

~ANs A14A VA NA-4A-AI~ IIHo IIO TIT tention of retiring as been re- ported, but is preparing to move shortly into the Thayer Building, where in commod- ieus quarters and with up-to- date equipment he hopes to be in a position to render better service to his patients.