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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

brieT mentfon.
 .AsW ". Buchanan spent Thursday in NefW1eh.
 D. A. Lyman went te Boston Thurs day fer the day.
 c. B. Jewett of Hampton was a To- cal visitor Thursday.
 Mrs. G. w. May returned to South Manchester Thursday.
 Mrs. Richard Turner was a Rock vile visitor Thursday.
 w. F. Day of Hartford was a Will limantic visitor Thursday
 J. A. Dady of Putnam spent Thurs day in Willimantic and South Gov entry.
 The Air line train due in this city at 1915 a. m- was 30 minutes late Thursday.
 Mrs. c. B. Winchester left here Thursday for months stay in Hart ford with relatives.
 MT. and Mrs c. L. Beach, who have been in Hartford for the past few days returned Thursday.
 Addison. Kingsbury returned Thurs day from the south, where he has spent the past six weeks.
 Mrs A. Spaulding and daughter, Mrs. Raymond Fuller of Hampton were Willimantic visitors Thursday.
 Mrs. Alice Casey and family re- turned Thursday to New Haven hav- ing come to this city for the burial of William J. Casey, husband of Mrs. Casey.
 Local people who spent Thursday in Hartford included Mrs. John Webb, Mrs. c. c. Edgarton, Miss A. Bucha- nan, A. l. Bell, Miss Lucy Lincoln, J. J. Hickey, Charles Anderson, E. O. Smith, Mrs. James Hurley. w. c. Nor ris, w. U. Webster, Mrs. M. Hayden, A. D. Chaffee MT. and Mrs. A. Raci- colt, Miss Mary Rose Blanchette. w, F. Buck. J. P. Mustard. A. G. Gully, Mir. and Mrs. A. L. French.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
PL.AINFIELD
Caleb Tarbox Held In Grateful Memo. ry-Heaith Officer Sued For AIIeg ed Death Due to Vaccination.

Caleb Tarbox, who died Tuesday, February 3, at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. William Harvey of Plainfield, at the age of 92, was for many years a resident of South Canterbury Mr. TarboX was a native of Rhode Island but for several years was employed as a repairer of expensive. watches and clocks in a large jewelry store in New York city. Later he settled in South Canterbury on the old Clark homestead which had been owned by his wife's family for many years. Mrs. TarboX. who was Miss Marion Clark died number of years ago. After her death NIT. Tarbox gave up the care of his large farm and lived in his cottage at Canterbury Station most of the time until some two years ago, when he came to make his home with his his health has failed steadily and the end was not unexpected.
 For many years MT. and Mrs. Tar box furnished a pleasant home for the teachers in the South Canterbury district and all who thus shared their home have grateful memories of the Kindness of this worthy couple who were loved and respected by a large circle of friends.
 Health Officer Sued.
 Suit has been brought against pr. Arthur Chase, health officer for the town of Plainfield, for the death of a man at Wauregan, said to have been caused by vaccination. It is claim ed by the family, who have sued for damages, that the man was vaccinated against the advice of his attending physician.
 Fred Racine is in New York on a combined business and pleasure trip.
 John Cleveland III.
 Mrs. William H. Devolve was noti- fled Thursday morning of the serious illness from heart trouble of her uncle, John Cleveland of Voluntown, a man Of 9l, lie has enjoyed remarkable health for one of his age and his mind has rtnaihed active
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Mysterious Fire. at CIert,s oerners- Nine Cows, Three Sheep and Horse. Burned.

A barn on the farm of John Navin at Clarks Corners was destroyed by fire Wednesday night shortly before twelve, from an unknown cause Bv- erything was all right when the family retired at half past nine. About mid night Mrs. Nayin was awakened by the reflection of the fire through her bed room window. The roof of the barn was all ablaze at that time.
 Several of the neighbors rushed to help and succeeded in keeping the house, short distance from the barn, from catching fire, but it was too late to make the attempt to get the stock cows. three sheep and a five year old horse were burned, together with all the implements. carriages and hay in the barn.
 The loss was over a thousand dol lars. Insurance of $500 was carried on the barn and contents in a local agency
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
BETTER QUALITY
 MUSLIN UNDERWEAR IN THE WHITE SALE

Long Petticoats, made of cambric. with deep founce of Hamburg, run with fancy pink or blue ribbon - Sale prices $1.4s, $t.se, $2.39 and up to $4.39.
 Princess Slips, daintily trimmed with lace and H m urg- Sale prices $1.se, $2.3e and up to $3.99.
 Combinations of Drawers and Gov CTS and Skirts and Covers, made of nainsook, elaborately trimmed with lace and Hamburg, finished with fancy ribbons-Saie prices $1.39 to S2.s9.
 Drawers, plain or fancy lace and Hamburg trimmed-Sale prices $1.1e to $t.89.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
GOWNS, CORSET COVERS, COMBINATIONS AND
 DRAWERS AT ONLY 9sc EACH

NIGHT GOWNS, made of nain- sock, low neck and short sleeves, Hamburg and lace trimmed, hand embroidery and torchon lace edge Sale price 98c.
 NIGHT GOWNS, made of crepe, Hamburg and lace trimmed, others scalloped neck and sleeves in pink or blue-SaIe price 98c.
 LONG SKIRTS, made with deep 'fiounce of Hamburg and lace-Spe- ciaI for this sale 9Sc.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
INSPECTED co. L.
First Time in New Armory-Condact
 ed by Inspector General Shulze.

The annual inspection of Co. L, First c. N. G., was held at the arnory Thursday evening at 745 p. m. This was the first inspection in the new asImory
 The visiting officers were; Colonel Edward A. Shultze, inspector general: 1: Lieutenant Colonel Richard A. Good man and Inspector Instructor Major Edward Shuttleworth, on special de- tall from the war department
 The company was in field rig. and their equipment was thoroughly in spected and checked up by the visitors, in addition to the regular drill. Many spectators attended the interesting ex- ercises which were open to the pub lie.
 Previous to the drill an order was read for an assembly at 1.30 p. m. Saturday to attend the funeral of Post Ordnance Sergeant Cochrane. whose death occurred Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

COMBINATION OF DRAWERS AND COVER, made of nainsook, trimmed with good quality lace and Hamburg, finished with pretty rib bon-Sale price 98c.
 CORSET COVERS, made of fine nainsook and Berkely cotton. lace and Hamburg trimmed, hand embroidery and fancy ribbon-Saie price 93c.
 DRAWERS. made of good material and finished with lace and Ham burg-Saie price e8c.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Madame Lund to sjno.

Madame Charlotte Lund. a native of Oswego, of Irish German parentage who possesses a most wonderful so- prano voice, will sing at Parsons the a1re Hartford next Monday evening. under the auspices of the Hartford Saengerbund. Miss Lund is a diTect descendant on the maternal side of the family of O. c. Bull, one of the most famous musicians of the world, and has sung in Europe before roy aJty. Among Miss Lund's relatives in this city are Misses Ellen, Mary and Margaret Murphy of Jackson street. Some friends and relatives of the noted singer in this city are planning
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
WAISTS IN THE WHITE SALE

Cotton Crepe Waists in the White Sale, trimmed with laces and volle and fancy embroidery designs, others in pretty striped effect-saIe prices St.oo and $1.5o.
 Tailored Waists in the White Sale -one lot. regular $1o0 and SIPS value-SaIe price 500.
 Lawn Waists in the White Safe open back and front regular S15O yalue-SaIe price 75o.
 One lot of H. c. M. Corsets-saIe prices esc and $1.48 pair
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
New Postoffioe RuIinn-

According to. a ruling received from Washington by Postmaster Charles H. Dimmick. miscellaneous third class matter of the weight of four pounds or more can now be sent by the par eel post Under four pounds it goes at the old rate. This does not in- clude books, but advertising matter, proof sheets, music, posters. etc. Books are to come under the parcel post about the middle or March
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
CHILDREN'S WHITE DRESSES JOINING
 THE WHITE SALE

One lot of Children's White Dresses have. been assembled to- gether and priced at almost half the regular prices. Finished with lace, Hamburg and fancy ribbons. Sizes are from to 14 years old. and were 75c up to $500 Sale prices a6c, 64c, see, s1.36, s2.3e, s2.8s and s3.a9.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Rheumatism is pain only"

Rheumatism is pain only"
 Not one case in fifty requires inter nal treatment. Stop druggingi Rub soothing, penetrating "St. Jacobs OiP' directly upon the tender spot" and relief comes instantly. "St. Jacobs On' conquers pain. It Is a harmless rheumatism cure which never disap- points and can not burn or blister the skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
PRINCESS SLIPS, DAINTY CORSET COVERS, DRAWERS
 AND COMBINATIONS,
SALE PRICES 23c to S1.48

PRINCESS SLIPS, made of good quality nainsook, trimmings are of lace, Hamburg and ribbons regular $1.25 value-Sale price 98c.
 PRINCESS SLIPS, better quality, nainsook and cambric, lace and Ham burg trimmed, finished with pretty ribbon, a good value at $1.S9-Sals price $1.A8.
 DRAWERS, trimmed and finished with extra good Hamburg, an unus- ual good value at 3Sc Sale price 23c.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
worth from soc to $2. .OO,

CORSET COVERS, trimmed with good quality lace and Hamburg, fin ished with ribbon-a bargain at 23c.
 CORSET COVERS, made of fine nainsook, trimmings are of lace and Hamburg, ribbon run, value soc - Sale price 3ec.
 DRAWER COMBINATIONS trim med with extra good quallry lace, Hamburg and embroidery, fancy rib bon, regular S1.00 value-Sale price 79c.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Personals.

D. J. Coffee was in Danielson Thurs day.
 Mrs. Vera Mcdonald of Church street is in Hartford for a short visit.
 Mrs. Patrick Keena of West Main street is in Providence for a few days.
 Mrs. Brown of Amston is at the home of Dr. G. E. Wilcox for a brief visit.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Helm and little son are guests of MT. and Mrs. Ru- dolph Prentice of Anston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
RUB RHEUMATISM FROM JOINTS Get small trial bottle of old-time, penetrating
 'St. Jacobs Oil"

Timber upi Quit compIainingi Get a small trial bottle of "St. Jacobs Oir' from any drug store and in just a moment you'n be free from rheu- matic pain, soreness and stiffness. Don't suffer, Relief and cure awaits you. "St. Jacobs OiI' is just as good for sciatica, neuralgia, lum- bago. backache. sprains.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Wires Out of Commission.

The manhole at the corner of Val ley and North streets, owned by the s. N. E. Telephone company, was par tially filled with water Thursday morn ing. and about fifty pairs of wires were put out of commission. necessi- tating immediate work by a gang of men to straighten out the trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Ice Harvestinq Thursday.

Willimantie was lucky in getting the celder weather of Thursday, as far as the ice plant was concerned, and was quick to take advantage of it. The men were going all day, and as a result ever 5000 cakes were put in the houses, the largest number yet in any one day. The ice was firm and did not break much on the runs, averaging from ten and half to eleven inches in thickness. With continued cold, the work of filling the houses will net take se very leng new.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Minstrel Boys at Columbia.

The Minstrel Boys, the aggregation Of local amateurs which presented their show in the Loomer Opera house Thanksgiving day. played in the town of Columbia Thursday night, making the trip by autobus, and carrying part of their audience with them, as sev- eral Willimantic people went along to give the boys hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
New Bonds Arrive from Hartford.

The bonds. 15O in number, issued by the town for the construction of the new high school and the Natchaug school and made by a Hartford con cern, have arrived at the town clerks office. Numbers one to seventy-five are the high school bonds, and mum bers seventy-six to one hundred and fifty are those for the Natchaug school The bonds have already been placed and are ready for delivery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Fire at pr. Parker's.

Chief Foley was called to the resi- dence of pr. T. R. Parker late We'd nesday night to extinguish a small fire caused by soot and ashes in the back part of the furnace. Little dam age was done by the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey

the guest while in town of W. E. Man. ming and H J. Gibbs
 Thomas O'Donnell of Fall River spent Sunday in town.
 At Bezrah Meeting. Many from here attended the open meeting at Bozrah grange Wednesday night. Lathrop's tenement to the tenement in J. c. Tracy's.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Michael L. FaIvey in Town.

Michael L. F'a1vey, clerk of the local probate court during Judge Hunters administration, now travelling collector for Massachusetts publishing house, is at his home in this city for a few days
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Hartford Independents Tonight.

The Hartford Independents, one of the strongest, if not the champion bas- ketball team in the state will be matched against the Emeralds tonight and a battle royal is expected. The E>meralds arc playing some game late ly, too.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
At Bozrah Meeting.

Watsrtown. Miss Mabel Skilton cancelled a contract to return to mis- sionary work in India after getting As far on the way as London and has re- turned to New York, expecting to mar ry F. w. Pinneo, a physician Of New ark, N. J., to whom she became en- gagged while home on a furlough.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

Bridgeport-The Rev. Stephen E. Sherman, canon of the Cathedral of All Saints. Albany, New York, has been recommended to the parish of St. Johns Episcopal church for it's rec tor by a unanimous vote of the yes- try. Rev. MT. Sherman preached De- cember IA in Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Your choice of the following
 at 48C each

COMBINATION CORSET COVER AND DRAWERS. made of nainsook. finished with embroidery and ribbon, regular 69c and 75c grade-4sc.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days.

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blind, BleedIng or Protruding Piles. First application gives relief. soc.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Mrs. Luther Austin Enters Backus HesPitai-Meetias of Grace Church Woman's Guild

Mrs. Luther Austin whe was severe ly burned on the arm ten days ago, was taken te the Backus hospital We'd nesday night for trestmeat
 Entertained Guild.
 NEs. -Ha~ard Rishen entertained ths
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

ceased. will go to his only daughter, Mrs Henrietta E. Beardsley, of 7s Cloves Terrace, Waterbury.
 Hartford-The nominating commit tee of the Hartford Golf club has rec commended the promotion of Vice Pres ident Edward B Morris to the pres idency at the annual meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Ansonia-The increase in the 1913 grand list over that of 1912 is $1,6S5,-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

LONG WHITE SKIRTS, trimmed with wide Hamburg fiounce, good quality material, regular 75c and S1. vaIue-4Sc.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

LakeviIIe.-Rev. pr. John Calvin Goddard, who is a trustee of the Con necticut school for imbeciles. com men6s the efforts of the new superIn- tendent of the institution, Dr. Charles T. LaMoure. who came from a similar but much larger institution at Gard ner, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

CHEMISTS, daintily finished with ruff1e, neck and sleeves trimmed with embroidery and ribbon, well worth 75c-43c.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

CORSET COVERS, trimmed with Val lace and Hamburg embroidery, insertion and fancy ribbon-48c.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

NIGHT GOWNS, made of nain.. sook--your choice of trimming, either in lace or embroidery-4Sc
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
WILLM4ANTIC
Brief Mention.

hing.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

Fine quality NAINsooK DRAW FRS, trimmed with dainty embroidery, a large assortment to choose from -48c.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

New Britain-Senator George NJ. Landers is in Washington, where he appeared in favor of the New Britain to Middletown barge canal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

Norwalk-Practically all the local wonens organizations have joined hands in favor of the employment of a nurse to look after the needs of the school children
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
What Is ooIne On Tsnfsht
nAvIN BARN BURNED.

Purinton Temple. No. 2, Pythian Sis re, in K. of F. He'll
 Windham Rife Club at ArmerS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

Berlin-The twenty seventh anniver- sary of Berlin grange was observed Tuesday evening
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06

Waterbury-No will was left by Dr. Garwood H. Atwood. who died early Sunday morning, and the entire es- tate, according to relatives of the de-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-06
THE H. e. MURRAY COMPANY

623. The total of the new list is $12,- 265,904. as compared to $10,580,2s1 in 1912.
 Norfolk-F'orty-f four volumes were added to the Norfolk library during the past month
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-09-25
Things Worth White.

The Great London Shows have
spread a dragnet over the amuse-
ment and geological universe and
hauled In the ropes. have made a
scientific assortment Of the great
catch, retained all that was wonder
fully striking or sensational, and cast
the refuse to other shows.
II there Is anything really worth
while In the show realm today which
has been overlooked, the newspapers
In the large cities have missed IT, for
they have pronounced the Great Lon
don Show as the worlds perfect show
Every field Of possible innovation
has been invaded In the consolida-
tlon Of these greater shows. Every
feature that would bring delight
TO young and old America is seen
with the United Shows. The deter
mined purpose was to make the great
London shows the largest and great
est Of travelling amusement instltu-
lions and at the same time make
radical departure from all set In the
organization
The big feature In this show is the
famous Dublin Grays They have gain
ed fame the world over The English
vocabulary does not contain a word
which describes the performance Of
this big show.
The features are Of the very high
est class. The horses are the finest
ever carried with a tented enterprise
The clowns are the funniest ele-
plants the largest. sea lions the best
trained. acrobats the most subtle,
aerlallsts the most daring, in fact
every feature stands out as the best
supefiatives are also necessary 10
describe the beautiful parade which |
leaves the show grounds daily al 10
q. M. IN which four hundred WE'LL |
groomed and well matched horses |
are attached to the band wagons. OPP
on carriages and massive carved |
floats. The parade alone is worth |
coming miles 20 see
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-09-25
HEARST ON COTTON.

William II. Hearst has been the tar
get Tor as much adverse criticism as
any other one man In this country,
and possibly he has been due some Of
"a, but the Southern people who now
have q big cotton crop to sell. will
readily endorse what the famous
publisher says about cotton In an ed
Itorial recently printed in his chain
of papers.
lie says:
III the South should sacrifice Its
cotton crop at this moment 1t would
sacrifice millions In wealth which
would otherwise come to this cow-
try. II the South can hold It's cotton
crop. which this year will be unusu-
ally great and unusually good, II will
soon find a tremendous market fIr
# az the conclusion Of this war II Is
the duty. therefore. Of the North and
the West 10 help the South hold Us
cotton for these high prices. 10 help
It bring all that additional wealth TO-
to the United States, to help It add IN
this way to the pro sperity Of all the
people OF the United States
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-09-25
would SCORE WITH ENGLAND

The bear element in the cotton
world would like 20 of set the wide
spread determination Of the people
10 hold their cotton OF OF the mar
ket Just now they are seeking to
get into newspapers with plausibly
written articles 20 show that the
United States Is financially at the
mercy Of England. They argue that
this country Is heavily indebted to
England and that % called on 10 pay
all the debt In gold IL would not only
b. embarrassing but might produce
money panic. To avert such a ca
lamity. they urge that the more cot
ton and Other produce We van sell
to England the less will be the dan
ger Of her demanding payment ia
bold Their argument Is not having
any great effect on the holding tend
enoy among the people.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-09-25
HOGS or DoGs-wHICH?

ave raise dogs, says Prof W. G.
Taylor OF the Department Of Agri-
cultural Education. University OF
Texas. when we should raise hogs ="
lie then proceeds to give us a few
startling figures
The farmers Of the South spend
more than 100000 annually
while producing the cotton crop. Tex
a. spends her part Of this, Is there
any reason why this condition should
exist? Last year the estimated popu-
lation Of Texas was i.20s.265. show
Ing an approximate gain Of 100000
over 1912. The cattle census showed
6,O5G, 900 head In the state with a
loss OF $4,000 from the preceding
year. We had 100000 hogs In the
state last year which was 1000 less
than the year before The statistics
showed an Increase Of II 900 sheep.
but sheep are not raised essentially
for meat purposes. Texas has almost
an unlimited capacity for feeding
and producing meat and dairy pro-
ducts, but with all our possibilities
we have only one hog to every 673
acres Of land one head Of cattle for
27.7 acres; and we import annually
more than S1O.OOO.OOO worth Of feed
stuff to aid In growing a cotton crop,
not to mention that we spend yearly
more than $iO.tlO.OOO Tor butter
alone About G97 per cent or approx
imately 3,O33.OOO Of our population
live on farms. There we're slaughter
ed for meat on farms last year $751;
ESQ hogs, s6.476 cattle, 1896 sheep,
and 2S.i23 goats or @ total Of 1909
sos animals. This allows one animal
for every three people whlsh b not
as much meat as the average rural
person consumes.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-09-25
INDUSTRIAL CONGRESS- WILL OF
FER PRIZES FOR GRAIN CROPS.

n.i,.. r. c., q, ~.
'""'"e' '"' NV '''''"' ~ "
tioh OF next year cot'oh acrehse'
and for the information OF the farm
ers OF the state In order that they
may prepare their land now. the Tex
as Industrial Congress announces It's
intention TO offer prizes next year
for the best yields. cost OF produc-
ton considered. on not less than Ave
acres cultivated In wheat, oats, bar
ley. and perhaps rice.
Because OF their value for winter
pasture and In preventing surface
washing, and also because OF their
low cost Of cultivation as compared
with cotton, these grains are nearly
as profitable as cotton In ordinary
tiues. Ind are certain to be more
profitable than an oyerproduction OF
cotton, In view Of the European war
situation. Small grains afford an ad-
mirable substitute for cotton on
much of the land cultivated In cotton
this year and which II the acreage Is
at all reduced, might not otherwise
be utilized. The European war as
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-09-25

Mr. d. T. Farley was here Tues
day. lie is greatly interested in the
"Buy-a-bale" movement and says he
considers 1t the salvation Of Texas,
and the man who would dlsparage
It is In his own light. He says this
Is a proposition upon which the mer-
chant and the farmer can stand to-
gother for the common good and that
by next year the slogan viii be heard
all along the line and the man who
ignores It now. will wake up later 20
see his lost opportunity