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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
UNKNOWN MAN KILLED,
Struck by Train at Phelps crossing- One Leg Cut 0H-Victim Died Later at the Hospital.

An unidentified man was struck and fatally injured by the Boston express due In this city at 8 o'clock Monday night. The accident occurred at Phelps crossing between North Wind ham and Willtmantic about two miles out of the city. The man was walk Ing on the track and stood out of the way of the eastbound train leaving this city at 7.30 and directly in front of the westbound train. The train was stopped and the injured man brought to this city and taken to St. Joseph's hospital, where he was attended by pr. Owen O'Neil. His left leg was cut off by the train and his right leg and arm so badly mutilated that an amputation would have been neces- sary if he had survived the accident. His death occurred about 10.30 at the hospital The stranger was a man of about 45 or 50. probably a laborer. A silver watch and some silver rings were found upon his person, but noth- ing to identify him
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30


 Mrs. Herman J. Gibbs and children. Marion and Ralph, were recent visitors dn Willimantic. where Mrs. Gibbs at tended the reunion of her class at the state normal school
 A number of people from the vfl- lage attended the supper given by the ladies of the Baptist church at Fitch vile Friday evening
 Mrs. Howard Bishop has returned after a visit with her sister, Mrs. George Schloueh of Waltham. Mass Mir and Mrs. Henry Briggs and family and Mrs Richard Brophy of Lebanon spent Sunday with friends in Yantic.
 Michael Mcclure and son Richard. of Thamesville, spent Saturday in town.
 Streets Oiled.
 The streets about town hsve been treated to a good coating of oil, which is most effective in keeping down the dust.
 Misses Edna Bentley and verie BosuA spent a day recently at Fishers Island
 Rosco and E1is Bentley have return ed from Fishers Island, where they have been in camp with their com paay.
 George SehIough of Waltham. Mass has arrived in town to spsnd the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
PaImer-sawyer.


 Alfred Oscar Palmer and Lillian May Sawyer were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gree at two o'clock Monday afternoon, the Rev. Allan Spidell, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating. Mathew H, Exley a brother of the bride was best man, Miss Alice J. Exley, the brides sis- Occum. Miss Myrtle Palmer of Mer- iden, a sister of the groom was ring bearer.
 The ceremony was performed be- fore g. setting of potted plants and flowers.
 Mr and Mrs Palmer will reside in Springfield.
 Those present from out of town were MT. and Mrs. M. Exley, Miss Alice Ex- ley, Mathew Exley and MT. and Mrs. Arthur Cassavant of Occum, Mrs. Hannah S. Lewis of Allyn's Point, Miss George w. Robertson of Danielson.
 About the Borough.
 G. M. and A. M. Clarke were in Providence Sunday to visit their fath- CT, who is critically ill.
 B. H. Hiscox was a visitor in Salem, Mass. Saturday.
 .Rev. J. w. Payne was in New Haven Monday where his son Herbert is to undergo an operation for appendicitis The operation made it necessary for the young man to give up an intended trip to Europe
 H. I. Mathewson of Milford Conn., is visitor in town.
 Mrs. s. Thatcher and son Raymond are visiting MT. and Mrs. Thomas Brown of Oneco.
 Miss Anna Strickland Of Middlefield Conn, Is the guest of Miss Marion Paul on North Main street
 Miss Ida I. Foster has as her guest her sister Mrs. Robert Malcolm and daughter, Miss Edna of Brooklyn, N |.
 William O. Soule has resigned as janitor of the Riverside Grammar school building.
 Members of Holy Name Society re- quested to meet 8 tonight to take ac- ton on death of Timothy Shea-ady Miss Alice Edwin of Danielson is q guest at Mrs. T. NJ. Crumbs
 Fred Bernier, who is at his home in Baltic for two months furlough from Mexico has been a guest at his cousins, Mir. and Mrs. Henry Ballou.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
STONINGTON
Historical Pageant for August ceIe- bration to Be in Eight Sections Loan Exhibit Opened-Rriefs and Personals.

The historical pageant to be given In August is to be divided into eight sections, dating from the time of the settling of the town up to the whaling period. The first section will be a personification of Stonington. This will be a woman dressed in blue and with a gold helmet and shield with the date
 The Boy Scouts will have a title banner of blue and gold and the flag Of Stonington, which is blue, with i've stars. Officials on horseback will follow. q
 The second section will be the Dutch explorers, consisting of a float with a boat of the style of 1914. the sailors in the ancient dress of that time.
 The third section will be Pequot In d1ans, about 70 in number, and Camp fire Girls in Indian costumes. The Narragansett tribe will be in line also.
 The fourth group will represent the time of Capt. John Mason, showing the history of the early settlers. OK carts will be loaded with things belonging to that period and those taking part will be in costumes of that date
 The next section will bc of the date of King Philips war, which was taken part in by many of the people of Ston- ington at that time.
 The Colonial representatives follow, all wearing costumes of that time in cluding the British and Continental soldiers.
 Next will be the period of the Revo- lution, consisting of bands of minute men, men and women in the garb of that time, also drum corps in buff and blue.
 The 1872 period will be the most in teresting, as this is the tooth anni- versary of that date.
 Next will be floats representing the whaling days of Stonington, which still recall
 The chorus of school children of the town will be the last of this section.
 Borough Briefs.
 The Hayward company of Worcester is tearing down the old roundhouse
 Charles c. and Mary A Farnsworth of Westerly have bought of John Ryan the house and lot at the corner of Elm street and Bay View avenue owned by Frederick Lippold.
 Mrs Dwight C. Stone attended the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the normal school at Willimantic. Miss Bessie Wilcox of Stonington was a member of the 1914 graduating class.
 The cake sale held by the ladies of the Congregational society was a suc- cess, everything being disposed of within an hour.
 John Stanton Palmer is visiting in New York.
 Charles Shackley, one of the vice ! presidents of the State Firemen's as- sociation, attended the meeting of the executive committee held in Hartford. Mrs. Chester MaXon of Brooklyn, N. Y. Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Cutler King, of Elm street. Miss Elizabeth Moore of Newburg, N. Y, is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Durgin.
 Mrs. J. Hunter Lack of Brooklyn is the guest of relatives in town. MT. and Mrs. Amos Roberts of Bos- ton are visiting in Stonington. Mrs. Russell Hertz is entertaining Mrs. J. E. Webster and Mrs. Charles Everett of Richmond Hill, N. Y George Haley has returned from New York.
 Miss Florence Pierson and Miss Mill dred Dewey of Plainfield, N J.. are guests of Mrs. A. P. Pendleton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
WEDDING.
CWran-Gaene-

Monday morning Daniel Francis Cur ran and Miss Josephine Gagne were united in marriage by Rev. J. J. Papil- lon at o'clock at St. Mary's church. The bridesmaid was Miss Clara Gagne, . sister of the bride. William A. Hus- sey was best man.
 In the neighborhood of 50 relatives Apd friends attended the breakfast which followed at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Arthur 0agne. of Main street. Many hand some presents were received by the bride.
 MT. and Mrs. Curran left on the noon express for Boston, Mass, and points in New Hampshire, and upon their re- turn will reside in this city, where MT. Curran is employed in the dressing de- partment of the American Thread com nAny He and his bride are popular iItA 2 wide circle of friends
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30

in the Stonington cemetery. The fol- lowing were the bearers, Col. Charles T. Stanton, Dr. J. H. Weeks, Judge L. D. Fairbrother, Eugene P. Edwards, Donald Stanton and Richard F. Loper Jr.
 Funeral of Mrs. Mary PendIeton.
 The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Pendleton were held Saturday. from her home on Main street. The Rev. Henry Clark of Racine, Wis, a former pastor of the First Baptist church of Stonington, of which Mrs. Pendleton was a member conducted the services assisted by Rev. G. B. Marston. the present pastor of the church. Burial was in the Stonington cemetery. The following were the bearers, Captain Edward Sheffield, Judge L. D. Fair brother, James H. Stivers and Jabez CheSebro.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
Funeral of Mrs. Mary PendIeton,
COLCHESTER
Kelley DawIey Marriase-James Cut Ter Makes Generous Gift to Academy Lebanon Team Defeated.

Joseph NJ. Kelley. son of Timothy r. Kelley of this place. and Miss Jo- sephine A. Dawley, daughter of MT. and Mrs. F. A. Dawley. also of this place, were united in marriage at D. m. Thursday by Rev. David R. O'Donnell. pastor of St Andrews church. Colchester. at St. Johns rec tory in Middletown. Miss Florence Caron was bridesmaid and MT. Tier nev of Middletown was best man. MT. Kelley is in the life insurance bus mess in Deep River. After a short trip to Portland. Me, they will re- turn to Deep River. where they will reside.
 Fine Gift to Academy.
 James Cutler of Boston, formerly of this place. has written the trustees of Bacon academy offering them his house and land on South Main street and $500 in cash to put same in good repair. The rental of the property will make a permanent income. It has been accepted by the trustees with many thanks. The place is known as the Martha Clark place.
 George Smaller and Emil Conimette of birth Westchester, were fin town Sunday attending the memorial ser vices of the K of P. lodge of which they are members
 Defeated Lebanon.
 The Colchester baseball team went to Lebanon Saturday and played the second game of the series with that club, and defeated them, to 6. The Lebanons won the first game. The locals knocked Mara out of the box. The batteries were: For Lebanon, Mara, Jones and Pultz, and for Col chester Friedman and O'Brten. The locals expect to play the Montvilles in the park Saturday. the Fourth.
 Charles NJ. Reade of Willimantic was a caller here Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Daniel w, Williams of New Britain were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. Williams parents on Broadway.
 Go Over Trolley Route.
 Dr. C. k. Stark and Frank Kramer of Norwich and those men who are interested in the Hartford. Colchester
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
DIRECTORS OF NEW BANK.
Fifteen for DanieIson Trust Company EIected-To Choose Officers Later.

Danielson. June At first meet ing of the stockholders of the newly organized Danielson Trust company in Phoenix hall Monday afternoon all of the stock owned by more than 70 stockholders was represented either by holders or by proxy. The following board of directors was elected: J. Ar thur Atwood. Wauregan: Attorney John F. Carpenter. Putnam; Clarence A. Potter, Byron D. Bugbee, Putnam {: Frederick A. Jacobs. Floyd Cranska, Moosup: A Lockwood Danielson Providence: A. r. Woodward. W. l. Bullard. Angus Park. F. F. Bitgood James E. Hathaway. John C. Phillips Wauregan: Fred w. Tillinghast, Plain field. pr. w. W. Adams. Moosup The officers are to be elected at a. later meeting of the directors. The bank has capital stock of $5O. 900 all paid in and is to start business early in the fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
ON MORE SERIOUS CHARGE HeroId HaIIett Taken to Massaohusetts
 by Officer from Westhoro.

Harold Hal1ett. who was arrested Sunday evening for the theft of 6 bi- cycle hired from a clerk at the Jordan Hardware company, was taken to Westboro, Mass, Monday by an officer sent to get him in reply to 8 telephone message of Chief E. H. Richmond. The local charge against him was not pressed in the police court Monday, as he was wanted for 8 greater offense in the Massachusetts town. Hallett was at the Lyman school for boys there, and while out on parole stole some money. This is the charge to which he will have to answer upon his re- turn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
Groom elect. Fails to Appear.

A Polish young fellow named Nie- mice. whose banps were published for the, third and last time Sunday, and whose marriage was to have taken place Monday morning, was the only element lacking when the time for the ceremony came around. Refreshments had been provided for the wedding feast, and the priest was on hand to perform the ceremony. but the groom to-be had changed his mind, and no trace of him could be found. He went away Friday night, and had not been heard from up to a late hour Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
Relics On Exhibition-Minute Men
 Formed.

Dr. James H. Weeks, president of the Stonington Historical and Gene alogical Society, has decided to open the exhibition in Ryon's Hall, today. Many valuable relics and other articles are coming in daily. Jabez Chesebro has contributed d 32-pound cannon ball which his grandmother saw fired at their house by the British, August 10, 1874. The ball buried itself in the ground where Mrs. Chesebro directed men where to find it. Several other cannon balls have been found in that locality.
 Minute Men For Celebration.
 Over sixty young men have enlisted to form a company of minute men for the celebration here August 10. Oth- CTS will be dressed as soldiers of the Revolution. The committee has ap- proved of the conducting of a costume dance at the casino the last night of the celebration, the proceeds to go to- wards expense of the pageant. The committee voted to buy a town and a state flag for use in the parade It was decided that Warden Crandall shall accept the tablet to be presented by the Daughters of the War of 1872.
 Policemen From Other Cities.
 The committee also decided to have 21 policemen on duty during the three day, including eight men in uniform and others in plain clothes from oth- CT cihes. Judge Breed will confer with the county officials in this matter Deputy Sheriffs Broughton and Casey will assist.
 Funeral of Richard F. loper.
 The funeral services of Richard Tanning Loper for many years a res- ident of Stonington were held Friday afternoon, at Calvary Episcopal church Rev, C.. J. Mason conducted the ser- vices, Burial was in the family. lot
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
Music for Oavy Jones,

Two young fellows who had a, canoe out on Coventry lake Sunday hazarded the experiment of taking & grahpo- phone along with them. Whether they put in a tango record in the dark, and the resultant strains could not be re- sisted, or just what occurred Is not clear, but in some way the machine was lost overheard and gone where 1t will hardly be appreciated.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
PLAINFIELD
Dog Which Bit Boy Was Not Mad Local Interest in Jewett City We'd ding.

Mir. and Mrs. James McArthur of Jewett City. were married at that place June 26th- Mrs. McArthur fas formerly Miss Edith Roode, daughter of Mir and Mrs. C. William Roode of Plainfield.
 George Cross is working for Charles Hopkins at Gardiner's Point.
 Dog Had Not Rabies.
 Dr. Arthur Chase shot the dog Sat- urday that bit the Dougherty boy the day before. Mir. Dougherty took the head to Middletown to be examined by experts for signs of hydrophobia. It was found to be normal with no trace of disease.
 MT. and Mrs. B. F. Colburn of EHonk called on their niece Mrs. R. F. B. Devolve. Sunday.
 A number from Plainfeid zranre attended the strawberry supper and entertainment held in the new grange hall at Ekonk Friday evening in honor of F1ora's night.
 Danielson Won,
 In the return game here Sunday sf- ternoon between Danfelson and Plain field the score was IF to 10 in favor of Danielson-
 Fred Racine has returned from i've weeks tour through Canada He re- ports a most pleasant trip and is much benefited in health.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
FUN ERAl.
Addison kinssbury.

The funeral of Addison Kngsbury, one of the leading residents of South Coventry, was held from his residence in that town Monday afternoon at ? o'clock and was largely attended, 8 considerable number being present from out of town.
 The bearers were Arthur l.. Kings 4bury, Louis A kingsbury, Dewitt :Kingsbury, William Kingsbury, Sylves- ter Robertson and Charles Robertson Burial was in the Nathan Hale ceme- tery. in charge of Funeral Director Jay M, Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
FOUND DEAD.
Dwight Fuller, 81, of Hampton, Died
 During Sunday Night.

Dwight Fuller. S1. one of the oldest residents of Hampton, was found dead in bed at his home in that town Mon day morning. Valvular disease of the heart, from which he had been a suf- ferer for some time, was the cause of death. The deceased was a native of HamptoR and a farmer by occupation. His wife died about two years ago, and since that time his only companion had been W. A. Church. by whom he was found Monday morning. One daughter, Mrs Irving Carey, of Hart ford, survives him.
 Meeting of Monday Afternoon Club.
 The Monday Afternoon club met this
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
Goshen Delegate Attends Prohibition
 State Convention

W. G. Thomas attended as a dele gate the prohibition state convention in New Britain.
 Miss Annie Gillette is the guest of friends in Lisbon.
 Jacob Fox is hauling material for a new silo which makes three silos that will be built by as many farm CTS in Goshen the present season.
 The mid-week prayer meeting was held in the south schoolhouse and was led by the pastor. Rev. John II. Knott.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
THURSDAY HALF HOLIDAY
Voted by Mercantile comnnittee-Near- ly Every Line of Business Repre- sented.

The mercantile committee of the Board of Trade and Business Mems association held a meeting Monday night at the Board of Trade rooms and discussed the matter of weekly half. holidays during the summer months and unanimously granted the request of the Clerks Protective as- sociation voting to allow their en- ployes half holidays every Thursday during July and August. beginnine 2. July 9th. Nearly ever kind of busk mess was represented at the meeting, so that it is probable that the hsliday will be general.
 Brief Mention.
 John E. Love returned to Webster
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30

Waterbury.-Fer the first time in many years, there has been no mate rial increase in the number of names for the new city directory. The. total number of names in the new directory is 36.726, against 36,1 for last year. showing an increase over last year of only three names.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
ssss, PayroIl for Week.

The city labor payroll for the week ending June 27, 1914. totaled s60o.S4. divided as follows: Police department. 5I4S.HS; street department, S311.47; ,ilinE streets, s22. AS; maintaining sew erS, SIP: sidewalk construction, $24: waterworks, SS7.61.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
Carriers, Vacation Schedule.

Word has been received from the postoffice department by Postmaster C. H. Dimmick arranging for the vaca- tions of the local carriers. The vaca- tions will begin at the same time as those of the clerks. July 6. one clerk and one carrier being off at a time for a period not to exceed 16 days. MT. Dimmicll's vacation will probably take place i'll August. He is now working on the schedule for the clerks and carriers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
Judoment for Plaintiff in Cow Case.

Judgment has been rendered by Jus tice of the Peace Charles A. Capen for the plaintiff to recover $75 and costs in the case heard before him Saturday, June 27, and brought by Elmer E. Sharp of Lebanon against Rood Bros. of Windham for the price of a COW sold to them. Previous payment was the defense offered.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30

Monday after visit of several days with friends here.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. L Bill are in Boston for a short visit
 J. F. Ahearn was in Rockville on business Monday.
 Mrs. J. Moore of Bridgeport is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Francis Keon.
 Mrs. Mary Lenergan of Webster Is entertaining for month her niece' Miss Bertha Harris.
 Mrs. Carlton S. Pollard and chil- dren have returned from weeks stay with relatives at Mansfield De- pot.
 Mrs. D. NI Church and her daugh- ter. Mrs.-C. H. Hoxie, are in the north : ern part of New York state to spend the summer.
 Miss c. Davis of the Windham High school faculty. who has been visiting friends in this city for the past week, returned Monday to her nome in Sta1- ford.
 Miss Ann Stiles entertained Miss Caroline Colgrove, Miss Elizabeth Hardman and Mrs. John G. Boss at her summer home at Crescent Beach Monday
 William E. Backus of this city, a student in Pratt institute, Brooklyn, has arrived in town for his summer vacation and will be employed in the chemical department of the American Thread company this summer
 The following people were in Hart ford Monday: Mrs. N Turner Parks, Miss Dolly Stanton, Miss Dorothy Brown, Mrs George Storrs, David Ahearn, Miss Mildred Smith, Mrs. J. E. Sullivan, Mrs Thomas Jones.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
Motor to Canada.

Constable William J. Hastings and family started Monday for a tour in Canada leaving in Mir. Hastings au- tomobile. They were accompanied as far as Massachusetts by Miss Hepsey Boden. assistant to Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton, who will be away from her duties for a weeks vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
WILL .IMANTIC
Officer. of Wiiiimantio City Lodge.

week with Mrs Otto B. Robinson at
 her home on Lewiston avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30

At. the regular meeting of Williman- tic City lodge. No. 632. I. o. E. A., held Sunday afternoon, the following off, cers were elected: President, Abraham Glusi1in; vice president, Abraham Krug; secretary, s. Eisenburg; treas urer, M. Rothblatt; second trustee, Fly men Israel; third trustee. Frank Ro-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
Various Interests.

O. H. A. Milhan and family, of Brooklyn, N. Y, arrived at their sum- mer residence on Elmwood Heights Saturday. The trip was made in MT. Milhan's touring car.
 Judge Richard T. O'Connell of East Hartford was the guest of his sisters on Pleasant street over Sunday
 Miss Katherine O'Connell of East Hampton was at home over Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. A. \. Lewis and son of New Britain were at the Home stead on Broadway the past week.
 Mrs. E. B. Cragin has returned to New York, having been called home by the illness of her husband, Dr. F. B. Cragin.
 L. H. Baldwin of MiddIetown was a Colchester caller Monday
 Ernest Elgart of New York is the guest of his parents for a few days.
 Henry West left Saturday for a few days visit with friends in East Hampton
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
WEDDING.

ton there will now be telegraph ser. vice 24 hours a day. EE
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30

& Norwich Traction Co. were in town Saturday, going over the proposed route for building the road.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-30
Danielson Won.
YANTTC

Oiled Streets a Great Improvements Local People at FitchviIIe Supper.