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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
THREAD MILL LEAGUE.
'Openss Season Saturday with Spirited
 Gan1es at Eairerounds.

f. The opening day of the third season of the American Thread NH league took place Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the league, sformerly tne fairgrounds, when there were four games played between the teams or the league, and it's minor ofganizat iond
 The members of the eight teams as- sembTed at the Hotel Hooker. about half past one, and marched out to, the grounds, led by the Willimantic Amer ican band and followed by a dozen or more automobiles containing officials of the American Thread Co, Mayor. Daniel P. Dunn, members of the town and city government, officers of the league and others. Gen. -F.5 E.. kaley of New York one of the members or papy threw the first ball, which was received by Mayor Dunn at the plate Then the contests 'proceeded.s
 General Kaleys during his stay in town outlined some Of the, .companyS s plans for the splendid playground which they are making rom the ola fairgrounds It is their intention to. erect two buildings on the land this summer and a grand stand large enough to accommodate 500 people, One of the buildings will be fitted up with shower baths, lockers, dress-. ing rooms and all needed facilities: for the players. The other will be for the use of the women. The grand stand will be so placed that either of the two diamonds can be seen from it. Next year the grounds will in all prob ability be fenced and a, park laid out which will contain playgrounds for the children These plans of the com- pany are in line with their efforts to rrovide an attractive spot for sports and recreation for the people of the city and will undoubtedly meet with approbation on all sides. No and No. Mill teams played the first game of the day. which went only seven innings by agreement, and resulted in a tie. 3 to 3. The features were the pitching of Higgins and Lewis and the fielding of the Moran brothers.
 In the second game, No. Mill won from the Overs in an exciting ninth inning rally with two men out. The game was a pitchers battle between Leftv Smith and Peioquin.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
PUTNAM

William R. chsmbsrs Taken Back to
 Hartferd-Dr. Jehn Jay ersat<s Hip
 by Fall-Funsrai of Mrs. George II.
 Taylor - Bishop Hrswster's visit
 saturday and eunday.
 William R. Chambers, the railroad man who was arrested here by 0mcer Julius Cordier. was taken back to Hartford in charge of Oncer William Chambers, according to information given the local police, was engaged in some controversy with man who got of trolley car in East Hartford one night recently. Chambers had a com panion at the time and he was arrest ed at East Hartford and when he was arraigned in the East Hartford court he was allowed to plead guilty to sim pie assault.
 There was much difficulty for the local officers in finding out who want ed Chambers after he had been arrest ed here following a wired request from Hartford for such action Captain Murray communicated with the Hart ford police and the state police, but neither had any information as to Chambers being wanted in that city.
 Eventually, however, Officer Mckee arrived here from East Hartford to get the prisoner, and none too soon to pre- vent Chambers release, for the officers here had begun to regard the arrest ol the railroad man as hardly warranted on the strength of what information they could gain about the case
 pr. John Jay Breaks Hip.
 It was learned here Saturday tbat Dr. John Jay of New York, man past 70 years of age. broke his hip Satur- day as the result of falling down stairs. On account of his advanced years there is fear that the accident may have serious consequences. pr Jays wife died suddenly in Worcester just a week before he received his in- jury. Dr. and Mrs. Jay have spent their summers in Pomfret and have many friends in that town and in Put nam.
 Continuing Clean-Up Work. Putnam's Cleanup committee has not slipped into oblivion following the week of effort to brighten up the city. The committee finds unfinished work on hand and is proceedings with .ar- engagements to see that it is done About $50 remains in the treasury af- ter meeting the expenses incurred dur ing Cleanup week. This will be used in giving attention to the work on hand, but 1t is felt that about $1Ol more will be needed to fully take care of the work in view.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
CIRCUS BRINGS CROWD.
Business Men Profit by Strangers Who
 Como to See the Elephants.

Wheeler Brothers circus, on the trail of Mutt and Jeff in Panama, came to Putnam Saturday and gave two performances at the circus grounds off Grove street. The show drew many into town from the surrounding coun- try and these left something with the business men in addition to what they paid the men in the ticket wagons to get under the big top and watch the Cossacks, the cowboys and the cow girls and each and every one of the other attractions that the show offer ed. Putnam was the last town in Con- necticut, where the show has been for more than two weeks, to be played by the circus, which is now in Massachu- setts.
 Many Hear Bishop Brewster Preach.
 The presence of Rt. Rev. Chauncey Bunce Brewster, Episcopal bishop of Connecticut, in parishes in this sec ton on Saturday and Sunday lent great additional interest to the ser vices at Christ church, Pomfret, cnd St. Philips church in this city. The congregations were increased at both churches.
 Delegates to Grand Lodge. Charles Nichols, l.. H. Fuller, Will liam Derou.s Charles Richardson. George l.. Baldwin and Fred Card have been elected delegates from Israel Putnam lodge of Odd Fellows to the grand lodge session to open Tn New l Haven tomorrow (Tuesday). ! May Form Teachers Training Class Rev. Louis H. Koehler of Hartford | teacher training superintendent of the l Connecticut Sunday School associa- | ton. is to speak at the Congregations | church Friday evening on the subject | of teaching. Rev. Mr. Koehler will l also consider plans for forming a 1 teachers training class in Putnam this | fall The conference is to be proceeded l by fellowship supper for teachers 1 officers and substitutes of the Bible 1 News from All Points. | A delegation from Putnam, Loyal Or | der of Moose. will be at Hartford next l Sunday for a big affair arranged in tht l interest of the order.
 1 City Clerk and Mrs F. w Seward entertained MT. Stewards sister. Mrs
 Sarah Quigley. of Guilford, over Sun ! day.
 Miss Lillian Warren was recently tn, l guest of friends in Providence: | Kenneth B. Granton of Worcester
 was a visitor with friends in Putnam | over Sunday.
 | Members of the P. H. S. alumni ar, l arranging for a dance to be given tnil | week.
 N. M. Parker has been a recent wis itor in Boston and Middleboro.
 Rev. and Mrs. F. D. Sargent spent { 1 few days last week at their summe
 home at Brookline, N. H.
 William H. Taylor of Hartford wa in Putnam Saturday to attend the tu
 neral of his mother. Mrs. George H
 Miss Nellie M Egan is the executril
 of the will of her brother. Joseph
 Rev. w. D. Swaffield of Danielsol preached at the Baptist church il
 Thompson Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
WEDDING.
Metx-kent,

Miss Hanna Kent of Providence and Charles B. Metz of Danielson were married here Saturday by Attor- ney W. F. Woodward. acting as a
 Rough and Ready Hose Company No. has been giving some time to practice recently.
 Adding to Number of Workers.
 The number of the employees of the Glen Worsted company at Elmville is being increased.
 Four-Fifths of Taxes Received. Tax Collector w N. Arnold has re- the town this year. this being about fourt- -f1fths of the total amount. Many of those who are listed to pay a personal tax have done SO, but oth- CTS are very slow indeed and may have to be punched up a bit, which may mean extra expense for them. A Few Ignore cIean-Up Week. Town teams were out Saturday aft ernoon cleaning Main, Center and oth- CT streets in the business section. this work coming as an adjunct to the ed Saturday night. Many responded to the call for cleaning up the town many others paying no more heed than usual to calls for civic better ment
 Wants Flag to Fly Till End of War. At the meeting of McGregor post. G. A. R.. Saturday. Comrade H. w. Babson presented the organization a national flag, size by feet, and in- troduced a resolution that the flag be flung to the breeze from the staff at post headquarters and never lowered until the Mexican question is set tied once and for all.
 Good Company and Orchestra.
 The Loftus Stock company closed week of repertoire at the Orpheum theatre Saturday evening. The com pany made many friends during it's stay in town, as the result of pre- senting it's plays in a clean and bright manner. The ladies' orchestra which the show carries won much favor and was appreciated as one of the com pany's best things in special offer ings.
 Baptist Pastors Exchange PuIpits. In accordance with the system sug- gested by the Baptist state conven- ton, Rev. w. D. Swaffield went to Thompson to conduct service in the Baptist church Sunday and Rev: B. G, Boardman of Thompson came to D., exchanged with Rev. Alfred Bar rett, the former going from Brook lyn to East Killingly.
 Plenty of cirouses Coming. Danielson is scheduled to be some town for circuses this summer if all the plans work out. One tent show has been here another is billed. and two or three others are negotiating for dates. One of the circuses that wants to come here. late in August is a fayorite organization with local people, having a wild west.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
DANIELSON.

William muIliaau Attends Finishsrs'
 convsntien-Mstx- Kent Marriage
 Good Results of cisan-up Wssls-
 Mail soxss at Hampton Tampersd
 With.
 Miss Corinne Paine, member of the faculty of school af Denton, Texas. will sail for home from New Orleans about June 1.
 Mrs. George Balch and son. Ken meth. who have. been guests of Mir. and Mrs. George O. Thomas, return ed to Springffield Saturday.
 Returning From South.
 Judge and Mrs. A. c. Bill entertain ed over the week end MT. and Mrs. Roy skinner, who are enroute to their home in Orleans. Vt, after spending the winter at Southern Pines.
 Thomas .Dewhurst of Stonington re- gently called on friends in Daniel son.
 R. J. Caldwell of New York was a visitor in Danielson, where he has manufacturing interests, Saturday. Judge Harry F. Back, presided. at the session of, the town court Satur- day, when case of minor import ance was disposed of
 A. V. Woodworth is on a business trip to Philadelphia and New York.
 Attended Finishers' Convention. William Mulligan was at Providence Saturday attending convention of ooss finishers.
 MT. and Mrs. John winsiow of Jeff ferson, Mass, spent Sunday with relatives in town
 Miss Roberta Horton spent Sunday at her home in Pawtucket
 J. M. Bessette has practically com pAeted his collections as tax col iector in the town of Brooklyn.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Bigelow of Worcester have been spending a few days with relatives in Dantelson. PeiIett Barnett Wedding Invitations
 Invitations for the wedding, June 2, of Miss Myrtice Almer Pellett and Herbert John Barnett were issued on Saturday, the wedding to be at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs Charles H. Pellett
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
katlenaI co.tum., R...Ina.

It is only among the very old fn Wales and Ireland that the old cos tunes are worn Of imperishable memory is the red Connemara col. leen cloak, and the native Welsh dress is not less dear to the lovers of the picturesque, with its high pointed hat worn above a frilled lawn cap, the worsted shawl, the short petticoat, the white apron, the trim shoes. Only the extremely old women in Wales stin wear the quaint "stovepipes."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
uNnuLY PASSENGERS.
9warm of Bees on Ride Down from
 Palmer and on Arrival Stir uP

Two boxes Of honey bees sent from South Schenectady. N. Y., and con- signed to 4. $. Swanson of this city, were the cause of considerable annoy ance to employes of the American Ex- press Co and the Central Xermont Tailrsad. Saturday. on the way down from Paliner and upon their arrival
 In somo way the boxes were broken in transit and when turned over to the railroad at Palmer the bees which were at large objected to the change. All the way down from Palmer sthe bees kert buzzing around and MesSetl 7 ger Nfeisersmith had his hands full most of the time. They did not con fine their attentions to his hands, how ever as towel over his head and face testified
 Quite swarm of bees came out i'm the yard at the local station on the arrival of the train at S.55, and the local employes of the express com pany. Harry Tobin and Tomer Ira han saw that they were sung The bees were finally taken over to the company's office, at least those which could be prevailed upon to stay. The EtraEglers are all the way from here to Palmer, but the local men say enough were on hand as far as they were concerned
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
OBITUARY.
Mrs. William MaIlon.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mallon, A. died Sat- urday morning at St. Joseph's hospi- tai. following the birth of twins Fri day evening. The infants were born at o'clock when complications set in and the mother died about 3 the next morning.
 There survive her. her husband William Mallon and the two children; her mother, Mrs. Mary Earl of Provi- dence, R. I: three sisters. Mary and Tena Earl Of Providence and Mrs Edith Devine of this city, and four
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Use Gentiest voIee.

I would say to all: Use your gen. tlest voice at home. Watch it by day as a pearl of great price, for it will be worth more to you in days to come than the best pearl hid in the sea. A kind voice is joy. like a lark's song. to a hearth at home. It is a light that sings as we'll as shines. Train it to sweet tones now, and it will keep in tune through Hfe.-Elfhu Burritt-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
OPENING MAIL BOXES.
Letters Taken From Those in Hamp-
 ton and Torn Up.

From Hampton come reports of per sons tampering with mail boxes along the R. F. D. route, in some cases opening them and taking out letters One of these stolen letters, opened and torn. has been found in the woods An investigation is being made of the matter. which has been reported to the officials of the postoffice depart ment.
 Miss Bacon to Report From D. A. R
 Congress.
 Members of Sarah Williams Dan- iedson chapter, D. A. R. are to mee Wednesday. At this time Miss Grace Bacon will give her report of the Continental congress in Washington.
 Conferred Rite of Conformation.
 Est Rev. Chauncey Bunce Brewster bishop of Connecticut was at St AlbaR's church Sunday afternoon al the o'clock service, making his an nual visitation for the purpose ot comforting confirmation. Bishop Brew ster was the guest while here of Judge and Mrs. Milton A. Shumway.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Old coIIeoe pays.

In an article in the Dial something is said of the earlier days of American scholarship and the pursuit of learning under difficulties. In Harvard's first building, it is stated, not even the most rudimentary of table equipment was supplied. Each student carried his own knife and fork when he went to dinner, and after he had finished hA wiped them on the tablecloth."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
CENTRAL VILLAGE.
Funeral of Mrs. Julia H. Newton.

The funeral of Mrs. Julia Hawkins Newton was held Thursday at the home of her sister. Mrs. Willis D. Rouse on School street and was large ly attended. Rev. J. Eldred Brown, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, Norwich, officiated. The flowers i'm cluded pieces from the Kings Daugh- ters and Daughters of the American Revolution of Norwich. the w. c. T. U., Ladies of the c. A. R., the Sunday school, the Kings Daughters. Ladies Aid society of the Congregational church and Daughters of the Amer ican Revolution of Central Village.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
AIarminn Possibility.

HelpI A Frenchman believes that fogs may be prevented by putting oil upon the water to prevent rapid evaporation When the seven seas are nicely coated with crude petroleum seven times a. week what will gasoline for automobiles cost by the gallon3 Louisville Courier-Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
OBITUARY.
Joseph DeIisIe.

Joseph Delisle, "A. who has been a resident of the city for about 40 years, died at his home here early Saturday morning. He was a native of St. Marc. Canada, but had spent the greater part of his life in the United States. MT. Delisle was for years employed in Putnam mills. He leaves his wife and two sons.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Warning Against Fakir.

A Book posing as John Oswald of Haversftaw lodge, No. SIT, B. P. o. E., and who also represents himself as belonging to the order of Moose. of Owls as occasion warrants, Is travel ing through the New England states. He is about feet 9 inches in height, weighs about 230 pounds, and has a
 full. round face, according to reports. Local Elks have received warnings about him. It is said. however. that a man answering to that description passed through here the latter part of the week, and touched up one man in the city for a small amount. So far as known he approached no one else.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Mrs. vandervile Addresses sniritualists

Mary & Vanderbilt was the lecturer for the First Spiritualistie society Sun day at two meetings held in the Gem theatre. c. Howard Millerd rendered two solos at both the morning and evening service. accompanied by Miss Mabelle Taft Mrs. Vanderbilt will be heard again in this city next Sun day. which will be the last service of the society until October.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
OBITUARY.
Mrs. George H. Cool

Mrs. George H. Cook.
 Mrs. Asenath Cook, 69, died at her home at Hopkins mills Saturday night. She was the widow of George H. Cook. who died about a score of years ago.
 Andrew E. Gleason,
 The body of Andrew E. Gleason, 56. who died at Daytona, Fla. arrived here Sunday morning and was taken to Woods undertaking room. MT Gleason was formerly resident of the town of Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Hamnton Artists Work.

The June number of Modern Pris- ella shows cover design which is of Considerable interest in this vicinity
 The artist. Mrs. F. E. Noteworthy, spends the summer months each year on Hampton hill. where she owns a
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Dye Mouse
Score hy innings .


 No. 3 Mill ........... % ot0 2-3 | Dye House ............ 0 o 0 0-2 Two base hit J. Howell. Stolen bases F. Ryan.2. Sacrifice hits Jones. McCiilicuddy. Double plays,
 Tupif to Nichols. Bases on balls of Smith l..
 nfr Pcloqun. Struckout out. by Smith IA. by Pelo- ptn Il. Hit by pitcher Nichols 2. Peloquin. Pass ell balls. Anderson 2. Howell. Time 1.50 Umpire
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Forest Fire Controlled.

Several acres of land in the vicinity of the town farm were burned over in a forest fire that marked the week end. Fire Warden Barrek K. Smith and a force of men went out to sub due the fire, which is in a territory that is usually burned over at least once each year. No great amount of damage resulted from the fire, though some valuable woodland property was endangered.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
GreenIand's Glaciers.

Greenland glaciers average 1000 feet in thickness. move 50 feet a day, and discharge into the sea four square miles of ice yearly. 1000 feet thick.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Improyed Fountain Pens.

So that it can be used in the dark . fountain pen has been equipped with Q tiny electric searchiight and a stor- age battery by it's English inventor.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Seen and Heard.

Attorney Lucius P. Fuller of Hart ford spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Lizzie F. Litchf7eld of Windham street,
 Frank Thomas collapsed at the cor ner of Main and North streets Satur- day afternoon and was taken to the station house by Officer Manley. He was suffering from fit and was car ried up in a taxicab
 The attraction at the Loomer Opera house Saturday night was The Texas Cattle King, a drama of the west of today with many thrills. Claude Reed and a good supporting company gave a fine presentation of the production.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18

| country home The design referred to contains a picture of Mrs. Nos worthy's little daughter. Margaret,
 feeding ducks son the farm in Hamp-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18

Stolen bases. Hammond. F.. Moran. Costello. J. Adams. Sacrifice hits. Donohpe. Bases on balls. of Lewis 4. or Higgins 8 Struckout by Lewis l. by Higgins ,. Hit by pitcher Lewis Passed balls. Few Conrad. Conrad. Left on bases No 5 Mill g. No Mill ,. Time houh 25 minutes. Umpire Driscoll and Mathewscn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
I ffHe

Man wants but little here below, and he gets it when he goes to the grocery with l>ss than s5.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
WnLIMANTIc
coinu on Toniaht

What b Going on Tofsiehf Natchaug Lodge. No. 22. k of F. Union st. Jean Baptiste. Canadian.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
FUN ERAL
Mrs. George H. Taylor.

Funeral services for Mrs. George H. Taylor, who died Thursday morning, were held from her home on South Main street Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. George D. Stanley of the Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Grove street cemetery. Be- sides her husband, Mrs. Taylor leaves two sons, Souvenir" William Ha-ri- son Taylor of Hartford and Eugene Taylor, who is located in Missouri.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Personals.

TSTSCnaiSs
 Giles Alfred spent Sunday in Bos- ton.
 H. T. Burr was in New Haven Sat lirday.
 Miss Alice Carey spent Sunday in Hartford.
 Mrs Thomas Carron spent Sunday in Providence.
 Miss R. E. Taylor was in Middle Haddam to spend Sunday.
 George Ennis of Worcester spent Sunday with friends here.
 Benjamin Hills of Springfield spent Sunday with friends in this city.
 John B. Love of Webster was the guest of James McGlone Sunday.
 Miss Viola Jewett of Clarks Cor ned was a Willimantic visitor Satur- day.
 Mir. and Mrs. Welles Wilcox are guests of friends in Fall River and Providence.
 Mrs. c. E. Lovett who has been in Holyol1e for the past two weeks, re- turned Saturday. tained Miss Charlotte Smith of Hart ford over Sunday
 Supt. Otha Sullivan of the Whitman tic Machine Co.. was in Norwich Sat urday on business.
 Miss G. Mathews of the American Thread Co.'S office force spent Sunday with friends in Norwich. r Mrs. Elmer D. Stone of New Bri- tain is entertaining her mother, Mrs c. E. Leonard of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Williinantic, DanieIson and Putnam

brothers. Wa4hfng ton. Thomas. Joseph and Charles Earl of Providence.
 Asahel Lathrop.
 Asahel I.atnrop died Sunday morn ing in the town of Andoyer. He was stricken with apoplexy while at work in the fields Saturday afternoon, and never rallied. He was born in Leb- anon April F. 1S46, the son of Bras tus and Prudence Park Lathrop. He was farmer by occupation and a well known resident of the town, which he represented in the general assembly in 1885. There survive him his wife formerly Ellen P. Blaclxman, and two sons Charles A. of Rockville and Sherman D of North Stoning- ton.
 Mrs. William H. Buckingham.
 Grace A.. wife of William H. Buck inghan of AS Pleasant street, died of heart trouble Saturday afternoon at her home in this city She was born in. Chaplin, Nov. Is, 1S47, the daughter of Miner and Betsy Button Allen. There survive her three chil- 5dren. Mrs. Annie E. Rathbun,. Charles H. Buckingham and W. H. Bucking- ham, Jr.. of this city, and a son by former marriage Edwin E.. Sholes of ConantyiIle
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-18
Get. Maine contract.

The Ahern Construction company of this city has recently been awarded the contract for three miles of state road work near the city of Bath, Maine
 s Rev. William F. Rowley of the First Baptist church exchanged pulpits with Rev E.. w. Barrow of South Willing ton for the morning service Sunday.