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Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
Incidents In Society

Miss Fenn of TerryviIle is the guest of Miss Mary D. Bidwell.
 Miss Martha Osgood entertained the Wednesday Auction club yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. James L. Case have returned from brief visit in New Hartford.
 Miss Helen Newton of the Academy faculty is at her home in Woodbridge, Conn.,, for a few days.
 Mrs. Allyn L. Brown has gone to Brooklyn, N. T., to remain until after the Christmas holidays.
 Miss Elizabeth Seeber of New York is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edward J. Graham, of Washington street.
 Howard Porter student at Drexel institute, Philadelphia, is at his home on Williams street for a few days.
 H. W. Kent of New York city spent Thanksgiving day with his sister, Miss Katherine A. Kent. of Elm avenue.
 Miss Nellie Loring a student at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. is at her home on Lincoln avenue for several days.
 Traver Briscoe of the law depart ment of Harvard university is passing the Thanksgiving recess at his home on Broad street.
 MT. and Mrs. w. S. Allis of Elm ave nue were in Brookline. Mass, for Thanksgiving. guests of Mir. and Mrs. Gerard L. Parker.
 Perkins gave a children's party in honor of the birthday of her son. Blackstone Perkins.
 Miss Elizabeth Chase, a student at Mrs. Keeps school in Pennington, is her home on Broadway.
 Mrs. A. \. Carpenter of Uncas street has returned from Maiden, Mass, where she has been the guest of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Joseph I. Lamb.
 oIr. and Mrs. Will L. Stearns and Leroy Stearns are spending Thanks giving week in Winchenden, Mass, making the trip by motor.
 MT. and Mrs. Ronald Byrnes and son of Glen Ridge. N. J., were Thanksgiv- ing guests of Mir. and Mrs. Frederick A. Byrnes of Warren street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry s. Arnold of Newburg, N. T.. are guests of MT. Ar holds parents. Rev. and Mrs. Henry T. Arnold, of Williams street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles F. Chapman, who spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Norwich, returned Thursday even ing to their home in New York
 Miss Grace Lester, who is studying at the Boston Museum Of Fine Arts in Boston, is at her home on Warren street for the Thanksgiving recess.
 Miss Mary Esther Lippitt of Smith college has as guests at her home on Broad street Miss Florence Runner of Cleveland, O., and Miss Frances Ku- teor of Chicago.
 Miss Frances Cowles, a member of the faculty of the Will.mantic Normal school is spending the Thanksgiving recess with her uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. William c. Osgood, and her mother, Mrs. Cowles, at their home on East Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
OBITUARY,
Capt. Thomas E. WeIIes.

Capt. Thomas Everett Welles, a for mer mayor of Pensacola, Fla, and a brother of Mrs w. Ray Lewis of New London. died on Thursday at Cam bridge, Mass. Captain Welles was 5s and was born at Old Mystic For over 25 years he had been engaged in the fisheries industries in Florida. He had been i'll for nine weeks.
 Captain Welles, who had spent the past summer as usual at Old Mystic, went tc Boston for treatment There he submitted to an operation and had gone from a hospital to the home of friend, where he was expected to regain his health sufficiently to enable him to go back to Pensacola. For sev- eral days he had been gradually fail- ing.
 Captain welles was well known among the older residents of this sec tion. He had acquired considerable property in Florida in connection with the fishing business which he conduct ed. He was twice elected mayor of Pensacola and served as grand chan cellOr of the Knights of Pythias in the Florida grand lodge.
 For years it had been Captain Welles custom to spend some time at the old Welles homestead in Old Mys- tic, where he was born He was a son of Russell and Fanny Wells. His wife, son, Frank, and a daughter, Mith Ruth Welles, reside in Pensacola. sisters. Mrs. August Babcock of New York and Misses Dora A. and Minnie Welles of Old Mystic, and two brothers. George ". and William P. welles, of Old Mystic.
 Capt. George w. Warner.
 Capt. George W. Warner, formerly of Woodstock, died at his home in Washington, D. C.. of a paraIytic shock. He was one of the first to en- list in the Civil war as a three montts' man. After his enlistment expired he returned to Woodstock and raised Company G, 18th regiment, of which he. was made, captain. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Winchester and was Tn Libby prison about 10 months. On his release he returned to his regiment an dremained with 1t to the close of the war. He leaves his wife, two sons and one sister, Mrs. Albert E. Merriam, of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

A number of local Catholics will go to Hartford to inspect St. Agnes Home for Dependent Infants, which is to be opened on Sunday from II a. m. to 6 D. m. On Monday and Tuesday the visiting hours will be from 1 p. m. to 6 p. m,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
Protests Before County Commissioners.

Protests Before County Commissioners.
 At their meeting in New London on Friday morning the county commits sioners had two protests before them to the petition of Joseph Hoffs for a transfer of his liquor license from 1 Atlantic street to 424 Main street, New London. Notice of such petition had been advertised in the local papers and it was then rumored there would be vigorous remonstrance. That the rumor was correct was shown at the meeting of the commissioners, when Attorneys Frank J. Cronin and Philip z. Hankey appeared with written re- monstrances signed by real estate owners and others. Hearing on the remonstrances was set for Dec. 11th.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

New London friends hear that Mor- ton F. Plants illness at his New York residence is no more serious than a rheumatism in the right hip and knee
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
sunnysiae earrsi Burning.

The Sunnyside boys were successful in their Thanksgiving quest for bar rels and when the night arrived had enough to string on four poles, about 10 to a pole.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
PEOPLE TAKEN IN
 RAID WERE FINED New London Automobile Party Were Watched by Police.

Three women and seven men were before the city court on Friday morn ing as a result of a raid made by the police earlier in the morning upon the roon1ing house conducted by William Austin, colored, in what is known as the swamp. Austin was charged with keeping house of il1-repute and with selling liquor in violation of law. and the men and women were charged with freouenting.
 On each of the counts against him, Austin was fined $50 and costs, which amounted in all to S115.60. which he paid
 The colored women found in the house and arrested were Lulu Biddle and Geneva Williams of Roslyn, l.. l., and Marjorie Ray of Boston. They were each fined $5, which they paid.
 The men were Frank Larkie of Nor York, Harold Stetson. James J. Foran, Fred Merry and Berndt Erickson, all white and all of New London. All except Erickson were fined s which they paid. He showed the court that he had been the auto driver who don and the case against him was nolled. Attorney J. T. Cunningham appeared for all the accused. The automobile party from New London came to this city in @ New London licensed machine, reaching here about 3 o'clock in the morning. They left the machine standing In Franklin street while they made their visit to the house and they were un- der the watchful eyes of the police soon after they arrived.
 At 4 o'clock Captain D. J. Twomey sent out a squad to raid the house.
 This consisted of Sergeant A. c. Mat thews, with Officers Driscoll, Coles, Ebberts. Vetter and John O'Neil. Besides the prisoners the police brought in a case of bottled beer and several bottles of whiskey
 Four small boys, who made a wreck l of the empty residence of Frederick Symir gton on Slater avenue last week in their search for Thanksgiving bar rels. were put on probation for a time. They broke windows, smashed locks and otherwise wrecked the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Mir. and Mrs. Ronald Byrnes and son of Glen Ridge. N. J., were Thenksgiv- ing guests of Mir. and Mrs. Frederick 4. Byrnes of Warren street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Miss Grace Lester, who is studying at the Boston Museum Of Fine Arts in Boston, is at her home on Warren street for the Thanksgiving recess.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Miss Mary Esther Lippitt of Smith college has as guests at her home on Broad street Miss Florence Runner of Cleveland, O., and Miss Frances Ku- teor of Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Chapman, who spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Norwich, returned Thursday even ing to their home in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

0Ir. and Mrs Will L. Stearns and Leroy Stearns are spending Thanks giving week in Winchenden, Mass, making the trip by motor.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Miss Frances Cowles, a member of the faculty of the Will.mantic Normal school, is spending the Thanksgiving recess with her uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. William c. Osgood, and her mother, Mrs. Cowles, at their home on East Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

NIT. and Mrs. Henry $. Arnold of Newburg, N. T., are guests of MT. Ar holds parents. Rev. and Mrs. Henry T. Arnold, of Williams street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Mrs. A. N. Carpenter of Uncas street has returned from Maiden, Mass, where she has been the guest of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Joseph I. Lamb.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

It was announced by the New Ha- ven road this week that H. c. Oviat+ had been appointed assistant nechanf- cal superintendent in charge Of the bureau of fuel economy. This is a neWlY.created office
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Howard Porter. a student at Drexel institute, Philadelphia, is at his home on Williams street for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Miss Elizabeth Seeber of New York is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edward J. Graham, of Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

H. Wales Lines of Meriden received word Thursday that the funeral of Warren LaRue Thomas, former grand master of the grand commandery. Knights Templar is to be held Mon day afternoon in DanvilIe, Ky.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Miss Elizabeth Chase, a student at Mrs. Keeps school in Pennington, is spending the Thanksgiving recess at her home on Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

H. W. Kent of New York city spent Katherine A. Kent, of Elm avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Miss Fenn of Terryville is the guest of Miss Mary B. Bidwell.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Friday afternoon Mrs. Edmund W. Perkins gave a children's party in honor of the birthday of her son, Blackstone Perkins.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Mrs. Allyn L. Brown has gone to Brooklyn, N. Y., to remain until after the Christmas holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

c. c Treat was added to the list of Norwich automobile owners this week and made a trip in his machine to Putnam on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Miss Nellie Loring, a student at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, is at her home on Lincoln avenue for several days.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

The cups and ribbons won by ex- hibftors at the show of the Southern New England association, held in Mystic recently have been distributed this week by Secretary Charles H Dennison of Gravel street, Mystic,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

State Policeman Arthur L. Story ot Hartford. formerly of Norwich. has examined moving picture operators from this section at the capitol of late, for superintendent of the state police. Thomas Egan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Letters received from Congressman and Mrs. Bryan F. Mahan, state that they have had delightful trip in the canal zone. They expect to arrive in New London Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Traver Briscoe of the law depart. ment of Harvard university is passing the Thanksgiving recess at his home on Broad street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

MT. and Mrs. W. S. Allis of Elm ave nue were in Brookline, Mass, for Thanksgiving. guests of Mir. and Mrs. Gerard L. Parker.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Many from Boodus. Fitchville, Leb- anon, Hebron, Westchester and Salem were present at Colchester Wednesday ana Thursday evenings at St. Andrews parish entertainment,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Collectors of old coins here learned that the fine collection of the late Jo- seph Nicholson has been placed on exhibition at the state library.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
!. Y. CENTRAL PLACES
 ORDER FOR 7,3O0 CARS

New York. June 5A railroad equipment order of more than $6,- s00O, 900 for 1900 cars, and unprece- dented in months, has been placed by the New York Central, it became known yesterday.
 They will be paid for in notes The American Car & Foundry Com pany will make 4.3oO of the cars and the Standard Steel Car Company the rest.
 Orders in June already exceed last. months.
 Illinois Central has practically cIinched an order for 8 .000.
 Big Four (CIeveland, Cincinnati, Chicago 6 St. Louis), has already or dered 5000 of the 1000 new freight year equipment trust.
 These orders will mean 100000 tons of plate and shape work for the steel mills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

today marshalling a. force capable Of handling a crowd of 200 persons and, If p0@Hible, prevent a recurrence or last Saturdays clash, when 1s Indus trial Workers of the World members were arrested
 In an announcement made public today, Judge Moorehouse declared that Berkman would not be permitted in his court tomorrow when the 12 re- nain1ng prisoners are brought before him for arraignment One of the or- iginal 1s deserted the cause of free speech yesterday and was released un- der suspended sentence of six months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
eeMoNA IIsA'' THIEF GETS
 YEARS IMPRISONMENT

Florence, Italy. June 6-The plea of ev,tanuatine. circumstances was accept aa in habaIf of svincenzo Perugia, who stole nevincio,s masterpiece Mona Lisa, from the Louvre in Paris and the judge sentenced him today to. one wear and fifteen days Imprisonment,
 As Perugia has been in prison await ing. trial since December last year. he will not have to serve more than S s11 noontI1s The theft was carried out on August 22, 1912, and the picture was not found until December, 1913,s yvhesla Perugia. offered it for sale to Flor entine art dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
NEW HAYEN'S APRIL NET
 ADVANCES TOTAL Ss9, ,952

Operating revenue of the New York. New Haven, & Hartford R. R. for ten months decreased $2,s15s5O6, and the loss in operating income to- tailed s3,5O9.752.
 The only increase recorded among the New Haven's subsidiaries is a $S9,952 gain in operating income of the N Y, N, H. & H. for April Operating revenue. however, shrank S184,657
 For ten months the New York Ontario & Western reports decreases of $S79, ,140 in revenue anG of $593.- S26 in income. ApriIs revenue was down $6.127 and income down $9,- 866. A
 The New Haven's dissolution is in dicated on the earnings statement by blank spaces for Boston & Maine Maine Central and Merchants & Min CTS Transportation Company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
CARRIERS MADE LIABLE
 FOR INJURY TO GOODS

Washington. June 5rThe senate yes terday passed Senator Curnnnfns' bill. amending the Interstate Commerce law to make carriers engaged in in @erstate commerce liable for the ac- tual loss, damage or injury to property caused by them.
 The liability applies regardless of any limitation of liability of the amount of recovery in any receipt or bill of lading or in any tariff filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, save in one or two cases.
 First, Where the property received
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
FOR THE JEWISH CLASSICS.

That Jacob H. ScE1fff, the New York philanthropist, has given $50. 900 to- wards the translation of Jewish cIas- sics was publicly announced at 1he annual meeting of the Jewish Pub lication society of America Simon Miller, president of the society, an nounced the gift
 It has been the purpose of the so- ciety to translate the Jewish classics, which have been a sealed book to ev- eryone but the scholar he said. The fulh1lment of this seemed impossible until, at the banquet held in New York in recognition of the completion of the Bible translation Jacob H. Schiff again showed his interest in Judaism by volunteering to supply the funds for this purpose. The publication of the Jewish classics will be taken up at onces for which MT. Schfff has rendered us a fund of $5Os- O0O"
 1ation of the Old Testament which has recently been completed by ew- ish scholars. One of the most prorn- inent transIators. Prof. Max Margo- lis of Dropsie college, was present. Mr.. Miller announced that the socie- ty is arranging the early publication of commentaries on the Bfble.EPhil- adelpT1ia Record.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
MORSE'S SON HEAD OF
 NEW STEAMSHIP FIRM

Albany, N Y, June 5-Articles of incorporation of the New York & Buff faIo Steamship Company, which will operate fleet of freight boats on the new barge canal, were filed here yes terday.
 H. F Morse. son of Charles w. Morse holds 1. AS shares of the 1,5o0 shares of stock. The elder Morse and the other eleven directors hold one share each. The capitsi1 stock is giv- en at $75, 900.
 The corporations expects to operate thirty steel barges, ten Of which are expected to be ready for service this fall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
aIARRIED
DEED

DODLEY-1n this city, Thursday. June A. 1914, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Johanna Dreser. 1923 Barnun avenue, Mary, widow OF Lawrence Dooley.
 Funeral private a% LhAVELOR-n this city. Thursday, June 4, 1914, Rose, wife of Hugh Joseph Lawlor-
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 5ST Myrtle avenue on Saturday,, June 6, at S:3O a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock Burial at St AEichae1's cenaetery. GDODSPEEED-In Harwinton, June g. Mrs. Nathan C. Goodspeed. aged 4s years PTMFEO-In Westport May 29, Mrs. Annie E- Pfnneo, aged s6 yearE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

Chicago, June 4-C1ubwomen from all parts of the country are gathering here for the twelfth bi-enIliaI com vention of the general federation of women's clubs which takes place from June to 19. Mrs. Percy ". Pennypacker, president of the gen eral federation, will preside at most of the sessions. A very extensive pro-
 gram has been prepared, including many live reports and discussionns of interest to the work of cIubwOnacn-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

for transportation is hidden from view by wrap pping or boxes: and, second, in such eases and as to such conanlodi- ties as the commission has hereto fore or shall hereafter authorize rates for transportation dependent upon the value of the property shipped. as stat- ed in writing by the eonsignor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
JAIL WAS GOOD
 ENOUGH FOR HIM.

The prison reforn1er looked at No. 411 and shook her head in a disap- pointed fashion.
 You say you are satisfied with the quality of the food ?,'
 ttYes' n" "
 ..And the rules and regulations ?'' .sY es'm.',
 You have no fault to find with the ventilation, nor the sanitation, nor the management?'
 s'No, ma ann
 .sThat's very strange. Perhaps you would prefer to remain in prison rather than go free ?''
 ''I sure would, Iady.'
 The refornner4 drew back
 What was the crime that placed you here ?''
 .sPolygamy. ma'am. I've got five wives out there waiting for ne!,'- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
NV. w. RAISING MONEY TO INVADE TARRYTOWN,
 AS DEFENDERS RALLY

Tarrytown. N. r, June 5-While Alexander Berkman, the Socialist lead- ar was in Brooklyn and New York in search of recruits for an army which he declared will invade Tarry- town tomorrow to hold q demonstration in protest against the policy pursued by John D. Rockefeller. Jr., with re- gard to the Colorado mine strike, S11er- in Doyle, of Westchester County was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
THE PREIYTEsT pAfp

and the most beautifdl hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus, Wart Remover. For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 41s Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

The United States revenhe cutter Miami reported that icebergs are stilI numerous off the Grand Banks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

Lieutenants Rice and ChressNell British army aviators, were drowned when their aeroplane rel in the sea off Portsmouth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

What is said to be the largest aas- pole in the world, an Oregon pine as0 feet long and six feet in diameter at the base, was raised on the Tsaranaa- Pacific Exposition grounds. It Is the gift of Astoria, Oregon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
$4 to S6
j. Sanouels Co
 Shoes
1127 MAIN STREET.
 Security Building

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss.. PROBATE COURT.
 May 7th. 1914 Estate of George Reidt, late of the town of Bridgeport in said District, deceased. @ The Court Of Probate for the Dis- trict of Bridgeport. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settIem ent. Those who neglect to present theis ac- counts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 ANNA E. REIDT,
 GEORGE COOK
 GA Liberty St, D Executors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

Chester B. Duryea, who murdered his father, General Hiram ,Duryaa, at their home in Brooklyn, was sen- fenced to the Asylum for Criminal In sane at Matteawarl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

CLT1ANEASY, BEST HAND SOAP
 Guaranteed not to fnJure the skin. instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufa ctured by Vim. R. Winn. PA stratford avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

The Great Eastern Lumber Go, a million dollar concern of Savannah Ga, was put into the hands of receiv-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1914-03-12
nWhIts euldv a New AIIox.

Owing to the increased price OF plat.
inur1 new alloys Of gold called white
gold" and palladium gold have lately
come into use as substitute for plati-
mum in the manufacture OF jewelry,
the London Globe states. To avoid the
confusion of these alloys with pure
platinum work three new stamps, or
hallmarks, have been created by a re.
cent decree in France for use in mark.
ing jewelry that is composed entirely
or In part Of platinum. One of the new
hallmarks, dogs head, is used in
stamp work of home manufacture
which is to be sold in the country; an.
other, the head of young girl, de-
notes work of home manufacture in,
tended for expectation, and mask
designates imported goods. In com.
binations Of platinum and white gold
the proper stamps must be used to in,
dicste the various metals.