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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
WOMEN WERE DISCHARGED.
Third Street People Accused of Sell
 ing Liquor on Sunday.

Annie and Eva Loback, charged with selling liquor illegally on Sunday, were found not guilty in the city court Monday morning and the complainant, Waleza Areka, was fined s and costs, totalling S16.10, for drunkenness.
 Areka, somewhat intoxicated, ap- peared in the station house in Greene vile, Sunday night and complained that he had bought liquor from the women in a house on Third street. The matter was investigated and all three, complainant and accused, were taken to police headquarters. Judge Barnes decided that the women were not guilty and discharged them. The women claimed that Areka went to their house and started to sing in a loud voice and that he was put out. Edward T. Burke appeared for the women.
 M. Cassidy of Putnam was fined for intoXication and arranged to pay SS.75.
 F. Grove, charged with causing trouble in his family, was put on pro- bation.
 Robert Hill, before court on a sim liar charge, was discharged.
 Two others were fined $6.SS and SIPS respectively for intoxication One paid and the other went to jail
 James Sharvan was taxed costs for disturbing the peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
REGULATIONS
 ON FRANKLIN SQUARE Officers Will Be Stationed There This Morning to Enforce Traffic Rules.

Complaints that autoists show a general disregard for the traffic rules while driving through Franklin square and Main street having been received by Mayor Timothy c. Murphy The matter was taken up with the police commissioners and Chief George Lin ton and orders were issued Monday for the placing of two police officers on Franklin square and one at the corner of Main street and Broadway to see that the regulations in regard to this matter are enforced. The or der goes into effect this morning and will continue until after the holidays and possibly longer.
 It is ordered that all automobiles must come to a full stop when pass ing through the square when there are cars waiting for the signal to start. The autos must stop for from one to three minutes, according to the signals given by the officers. The law pro- vides that all automobiles must come to a full stop when passengers are alighting from or entering a trolley car. The trolley cars enter the square every Is minutes, so that the new or der will make it necessary for practi- cally all automobiles passing through the square to halt. The measure is taken to prevent accidents.
 The officers will go on duty at 10 o'clock this morning, Officer MyrOn O, Morgan at the corner of Main street and Broadway and Officers Patrick Murphy and Charles Smith will be stationed in Franklin square
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
NEW LoNDoNER BOUND OVER
 AFTER MIDNIGHT ASSAULT
George Cox, Mate of the Samuel Dill oway, Was Assaulted and Injured.

George Cox, aged about 65 years, mate of the schooner Samuel Dillo- way, one of the biggest schooners that come into New London will carry scars many years following an as- sault on Bradley street Saturday night by Michael Crucheart, g years old.
 Monday morning Crucheart was ar raigned before Judge Colt, charged with assault and intent to rob. He pleaded not guilty. Judge Colt found probable cause and held the accused under $500 bond for the January term of the superior court.
 Cox said he was walking through Bradley street shortly before midnight Saturday, hurrying to catch a car.
 When he got to the corner of Douglas and Bradley streets Cruc- heart jumped on him and punched him. He attempted to defend himself and Crucheart hurled a stone at him. Cox said he went down John street, thinking to get to the depot and there to find an officer. Crucheart renew ed the attack and then Cox went in to Bradley street, where Crucheart again attacked him, beating him over the head with a big stone. Finally with an officers help Crucheart was CCFralley.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
PREPARING FOR
 CONFERENCE IN THIS CITY
Rev. John M. Richardson Made Chair man of the Committee on The Fam fly and The Community.

In Rev. John MacLaren Richardson, chairman of the committee on The Family and the Community for the 1916 sessions of The Connecticut Con- ference of Charities and Correction at Norwich, April 30-May 2. one of the best informed men in the state on this topic has been secured. As pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Bridgeport parish that Is doing much good among the people of that with families representing the rich and the poor. As a commissioner of Brtgeport's department Of public char ities for a number of years he has had an opportunity to study conditions in one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the east. He was originally ap- pointed by Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, who is still mayor and also lieutenant governor, when it was announced tlfat the department would be taken out of politics. The service of Rev. MT. Richardson was of such high call iber that it resulted in a reappoint- ment and his work has continued to be of such type that Bridgeport's methods of handling charity cases is accepted as a model by many workers in this field. While he was commits sioner. Fred R. Johnson, prominent in past work of the conference now gen. eral secretary of the Associated Char ities of Boston, was made superin- lSfluSIll Ol ll6 DTlQS6pOTL QSpdT TITT1enC. Rev. Mir. Richardson was also large ly responsible for securing Spencer R. Gordon, secretary of the conference for 1915, as successor to MT. Johnson.
 President Leonard O. Smith and Secretary Edward D. B. Lynde, with the cooperation of the various com mittees, are rapidly laying the foun- dations for the 1916 sessions. The pro- gram promises to be of a much wider scope than ever before and there are number of questions of great inn portance that will come up for ac- tion and discussion. It will be some time before the list of speakers will be announced, but tentative arrange ments have been made to have some of the best nationally known workers in the charities and correction field present their ideas. A campaign will be conducted to have every municipal and private organization in the state represented by at least one delegate
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Maritime records show two steamer
TRIAL OF FORMER POLITICAL
 LEADER OF HAVERSTRAW
Grand Larceny Case Expected to Go |
 to Jury This Morning.

Nyack. N. Y., Dec. 2O.-When the trial of William Cleary, former polit- ical leader of Haverstraw. on a charge of grand larceny, was adjourned late today most of the evidence had been heard and it was expected the case would go to the jury before noon to- morrow. Cleary, who was acquitted of killing his son-in-law, Eugene M. Newman, and who last week was con- victed of forgery, took the stand as the only witness for the defense.
 Witnesses for the prosecution tes- tified that s3,O00 had been drawn from the funds of HaverStraw under Cleary's order and that proper receipts for the money had not been returned In his own defense, Cleary said the money had been withdrawn in order to reimburse him. for money paid out for claims against the directors of the poor. He admitted, however, that these claims amounted only to S15OO
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21

Compensation Commissioner James J. Donohue of this city held a hearing on Monday morning in the courthouse at Middletown in the case of the widow of Thomas Dooley, who claimed dam ages for the death of her husband in October following the inhalation Of an oxide of nitrogen gas at the Chester yellow factory. The case was of par ttcular interest and importance in that it raised the question of whether a patient who thus died from breathing a poisonous gas like nitric oxide was entitled to compensation. The Chester Chemical company and the New York insurance company con cerned were represented by Attorney Pierce of Waterbury, while Judge Thomas C. Flood of Portland was there representing the widow. There was agreement as to most of the facts and 1t was admitted by the employers that the man met his death in the natural course of his employment. The award of the compensation commissioner was s9 weekly for a period of 312 weeks, which with S10O for funeral and inci-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
FATHER AMRoT's NEW CHURCH.
Former Norwich Pastor is Making
 Progress at Hartford.

The new Church of the Holy Trin- ity, Hartford, of which Rev. John J. Ambot, a former Norwich rector, is pastor, was dedicated on Sunday af ternoon at 8 o'clock by Rt. Rev. J. J. Milan. bishop of the Hartford diocese
 Rev. MT. Ambot, the present pastor took charge of the parish three years ago, going there from this city, where he had been pastor of St. Joseph's Polish church for ten years. Since his connection with the parish there has been 8 constant growth in the mem- bership and today there are about 1,10C members. an increase of more than 200 in three years. The chapel was moved about three years ago to the rear o1 the property where the new church stands, being enlarged at that time tc accommodate about 400 persons.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
RECEIVES COMPENSATION OF S29O8
Commissioner J. J. Donohue Makes Award of $9 Week for 312 Weeks to Widow of Thomas Dooley at Middle town Hearing Monday-Money Will be Placed in Trust for Polish Woman in War Zone.

dental expenses, abounts to $2,eos. Mrs. Dooley, who lives in Middletown, has four children to look out for.
 Another interesting case that came up for hearing was that of zuzane Wiszniewska, who was granted, fol- lowing a hearing on Sept. 21, 1914, an award of $7S0 from the l. E. Palmer company of Middletown for the death of her son in an accident while at work in the hammock factory. This was one-half the amount that would have been granted owing to the fact that she was a foreign dependent. Since that time, the woman has gone back to Russia and due to the invasion of the Germans on the astfront she has been in the war zone for some time, and efforts to get in communi- cation with her have all failed. There fore on Monday it was arranged to pay the money into the Middletown Trust company on her account and so if she ever gets out of the war area she will have coming to her the s7S0 award, plus $1O0 for burial expenses, and the interest on both sums.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
sYDLEMAN SUIT IS OVER.
Common Pleas Case Settled Monday When Plaintiff Withdrew Claim.

When the court of common pleas came in on Monday morning the trial of the case of George A. Sydleman vs. Daniel F. Sullivan was taken up. It was alleged in the papers that Mir. Sul- Hvan built a fence six feet and one inch high between the property owned by the plaintiff and defendant on Main street and that the fence is injurious to MT. Sydleman's property. Damages of $750 were asked for.
 A plan of the premises and fence were exhibited by Civil Engineer George E. Pitcher, and MT. Sydleman and MT. Sullivan and others testified.
 During the court recess the court and others concerned in the case went to the East Side and viewed the fence, On their return, Lawyers Desmond Barnes and Libby were given time to imparl and the matter was settled by the plaintiff withdrawing his claim The court adjourned for the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
AT THE DAVIS
Vaudeville and PhotopIays.

Nederveld's monkeys as the vaude- vile feature on the programme at the Davis theatre on Monday put on stunts in the way of bicycle and motorcycle riding that were of un- usual interest. The animals rode the machines around the stage for a While and then they began evolutions in the cage track two of them going at once being the climax of the act. Then the Turn of the Road was a story that had human interest and the power to grip. The Mutual Weekly had some vivd war pictures sandwich ed in with Paris costumes and other thinks,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
DIAMOND IN PEPPERMINT CANDY
Socrates Patterson Thinks the Stone
 Was Pulled Out of Setting.

Socrates Patterson, proprietor of a candy kitchen on State street New London, thinks that a piece of mo- lasses peppermint candy from his shop contains a $500 diamond which is missing from the ring on his fing- CT.
 MT. Patterson made up a batch of the candy Saturday morning. He was wearing the jewel at the time. Later in the day he noticed that the setting of the ring was empty of the two carat diamond which it had formerly contained. He suspected the stone had been pulled out by the sticky mixture and acting on the theory he melted up all of it that had not been sold.
 The diamond could not be found, however. and the owner is convinced that some purchaser of that particular brand of candy has it. MT. Patterson offers a reward for its return in an advertisement.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
DIED.

BURDICK-In Westerly. R. l.. Dec. 19, 1915. John C. Burdick. aged 6S years. STANNARD-In Providence. R. l.. Dec. IS, 1915. Eli P. Stannard, aged Sl years.
 WHITON-In New London Dec. 1e, Anna S, widow of Joseph L. whiton, aged 94 years. JOHNSON-In Groton. Dec. IS. 1915, Ludencia Eaton Johnson, aged 7l years.
 BOWLER-In Norwich, Dec. 20, 1915. Thomas James, son of the late Mt- chael and Mary Bowler. aged 36 years.
 Funeral from his late home. 47 Union street, Wednesday morning at S.3O. Solemn high requiem mass at St. Pat rick'S church at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
STEAMER EASTLAND SOLD
 AT AUCTION FOR $46,o
Ship Which Turned Turtle in Chicago
 River with Loss of SIP Lives.

Chisago Dec. 20.-The steamer Eastland, which overturned at its dock in the Chicago river July q. causing the loss of SIP lives, was sold at auc- tion today to Captain Edward A Evers, of the Illinois Naval reserve, for 5000. The vessel was offered for sale by the United States marshal on an order from the United States dis trict court based upon claims for sal wage by the wrecking company which raised the ship.
 Captain Evers has announced that the boat will be used by the naval re- serve after certain alterations have been made in the hull that he is sure will make it seaworthy
 The Eastland is said to have cost the original ownuers $35O00O oFr a time it was owned in Cleveland. Ohio. and carried excursions out of that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Loses. Wife and Two Children.

A local Greek resident, who only recently came to this country and secured employment at the United States Finishing company, has learned that his wife and two baby girls have been drowned. The mother and three children, two baby girls and a, boy of ten years of age left their native country on a ship that was torpedoed and they were rescued by a passing ship, but the ship that rescued them shortly after met the same fate. The mother and baby girls were drowned, but the young lad, being able to swim a little, managed in some manner to keep afioat until rescued. The surviv- ing parent of the boy however is un- able as yet to locate the lad.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
LEFT $7,596.et.
inventory Completed of Estate of Late
 John Nolan of Baltic.

The inventory of the estate of the late John Nolan of Baltic, which has been completed by Daniel Day and John W. Flynn. shows that MT. Nolan left real estate, money and furniture to the total value of $7,586 91. The real estate amounts to S2,5O0, the cash in banks to $5,036.91, and the furniture to $50.
 By his will, which is dated Sept. 3, 1915, MT. Nolan left his real estate to his sons, Charles H. and Francis J. Nolan. The money in the bank was left to his daughter. Katherine Nolan with the provision that she pay her sister, Mrs. Mary Donelly, $500. The residue. if any, goes to Charles H. and Francis J. Nolan. Frank Nolan Is the administrator of the estate. MT. No- lan's death occurred on Sept. g.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
FELL DOWN STAIRS.
Hiram c. Maffitt Broke Arm, on Re-
 tfrins Sunday Evening.

Hiram c. Maff1tt, s4 years of age, who lives with his son, Lowell Mai fit, of No. 342 Franklin street, on re- tiring Sunday night made a misstep and fell down sairs, breaking his right arm and suffering minor bruises Mon day he was as comfortable as could be expected, his advanced age mak- ing the accident more serious for him. MT. Momtt was attended by Dr. H. E. Higgins.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Mems Club of St. Andrews Church Meets-LocaI Resident Lost Wife and Two Children When Ship Was Torpedoed.

The Mems club of St. Andrews s church held their monthly meeting in the guild rooms of the church Mon day evening with a good number in attendance. The following musical programme was rendered:
 Bell ringing solo-Charles Erwin, Jr.
 Musical trio-Frederick C. Geer pi- ano, Frank Benson violin, Joshua Heaps flute.
 Vocal solo-Al Craig.
 Following the musical programme an address was given by Judge John H. Barnes and he chose for his topic, Politics and Christianity, or What Power for Good Has the Oficeholder, Refreshments were served and at the January meeting a vaudeville per formance will take place.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

 A disturbance of moderate intensity which has passed east over the Gulf of Mexico to the east Florida coast, has been attended by rains and SHOWS on the South Atlantic coast and rains on the Gulf coast, Temperatures have changed little in the east. The indications are that there may possibly be snow on the middle Att lantic coast Tuesday followed by fair weather Wednesday. Elsewhere east of the Mississippi river the weather will be generally fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
 The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate west and north west; middle Atlantic coast fresh north.
 Forecast.
 Northern New England: Fair Tues day and probably Wednesday. Southern New England: Cloudy Tuesday; Wednesday probably fair. Eastern New York: Unsettled on coast, probably fair interior Tuesday; Wednesday fair. Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometr1c changes Monday:
 Ther. Bar d. Ill. ''''''''''"'''''' oo oo o01S l2 m. ........'.......'. 90 Su'd Highest se, lowest 30.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Monday: Fair. Mondays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
CHRISTMAS TREES TO
 VALUE OF S1,ooo, ,ooo
Shipped from the Adirondaeks to New Tork-Cutting Will Benefit Forests.

Glens Falls, N. Y, Dec. 20.-with the close of the Christmas tree season in the Adirondacks by the forwarding Of the last shipment to New York to- day it Is estimated that $1,000, 900 worth of young trees have been cut for the display of Christmas decora- ttons and gifts. Lumbermen say that the cutting of the small trees has been of benefit to the standing timber and that the practice now is to avoid denuding large sections of forest of the young growth. Cuttings are now made, they say. so as to give other young trees more room to grow
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Compensation Agreements.

Papers in these compensation agree ments were filed with the clerk of the superior court Monday:
 SchWaner Brothers company of New London, employer and John H. Hlggenbotham, employe. Fracture of right finger on Nov. "A. The sum of $7.50 weekly.
 Saxton Woolen corporation, employ er' and John J. Ryan. empIoye h. Jury on Nov. 24. Was away from work one week and compensation was
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
TAFTVHLE
Miss Loretta 5Iais Entertained-com-
 nittee Appointed to Make Arrange
 ments for Christmas FestivaI-Notes.

On Saturday evening at the T. 4. B. rooms a very pleasant birthday party was held in honor of Miss Lo- retta Blais. Friends from Baltic, Nor wich and Taftville were present Dur ing the evening various games were played and refreshments were served. The following were present: Misses A. Day, G. Breault, V. Jacques, c. Ian, L. Fontaine, R. Molleur, M. Has Ter, E. Molleur. W. Woisard, B. Lam bert, D. Beique, F. Pepin, A. Tatro L. Woisard and L. Blais and A. AL lard, E. Desautel A. Peloquin, A. Lu- cier, T. Charon, G. Lacroix. F. Scotto M. Aldai. D. Murphy. J. Chancerelle W. Pepin, D. McSheffery, J. Belair, J Poyerd, J. Donovan. A. Tellier and c Riordan. In behalf of the guests 8 very handsome ring was presented tc Miss Blais. The party broke up al a late hour. Music was furnished by Miss Mae Hasler.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
BIRTHDAY TEA
Given by Misses Ellen and Lucy Gee
 for Their Cousin, Mrs. Mary A. Geer.

A very pleasant occasion celebrating the eightieth birthday of their cousin, Mrs. Mary A. Geer, took place at the house of Misses Ellen and Lucy Geer Monday, December 20.
 The guests were cousins and friends of Mrs. Geer, who enjoyed the after noon tea and remained for a social hour.
 The guests who were present were MT. and Mrs. H. H. Gallup, Mrs Wal ter H. Gallup, Misses Maria and Hen rietta Gallup, MT. and Mrs. A. D. Wheeler, MT. and Mrs. Louis A. Wheel CT, Mrs. Hezekiah Perkins, Mrs. F. L. Hutchins, MT. and Mrs. C. D. Gallup Mrs. B. F. Lewis, Miss Phebe H. Brewster, Mrs. Isaac G. Geer, Carl B. Geer and Miss Juliette Geer
 Mrs. Geer received many congratu- lations from other friends in gifts, tel egrams, letters and birthday cards
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
FAMILY AND MAIDS
 HAD NARROW ESCAPE
When Home of John Shirreffs Was
 Burned at Fitchburg, Mass,

Fitchburg, Mass, Dec. 2o.-John shirreffs, president of the Star Wor- two maids, barely escaped with their lives early today when fire destroyed the Shirreffs home, the loss of which was estimated at $25,0 ,00O. They were aroused by a policeman after the flames had gained considerable head way.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Ben Hurs Here saturdsv

The local basketball team held a lengthy basketball practice in Parish hall Monday evening in preparation of the big game Christmas day with the Ben Hurs of Hartford. Last New Years day the Hartford five defeated the locals by one basket and displayed good speed and accuracy in basket shooting. Manager Roy has signed a new player from New London, who is said to be crack basket shooter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Exhibition Skating on Christmas Day

Albert Barry, the Canadian trick and fancy skater, said Monday that he will give an exhibition of his skating at Mohegan park on Christmas morn- ing. MT. Barry planned to appear on the ice last Saturday, but was unable to do so owing to the weather Mr. Barry Is to leave for Providence soon, where he will compete with some of the best skaters. He will be accom- panied by two local skaters, Harold Pingree and Joseph Dubraille. MT. Pingree has relatives in Providence.
 MT. Barry stated that he accepts the challenge of Arthur Monty.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
LITTLE HOPE FOR SUCCESS
 OF FORD PEACE MISSION,
christiania AptIy Describes 1t as a Gi. eantic Task Without Definite Plan.

Christiania. Dec 2O-The news papers here, commenting on the Ford peace mission, express little hope of it's success. The Verdensgaug, after saying that the expedition will live in history, adds:
 The great industrials organizer has undertaken Q gigantic task seemingly without definite plan. His peace plan seems without shape and not worked out"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Committee of Arranqement..

The following committee has been appointed to make arrangements for the annual Christmas entertainment at tho Taftville Congregational church.: Miss Ella Bjurstrom, Miss Mabel Hodgkinson. Miss Carrie Edwards, Arthur Pickering and Rev. Arthur NarIey
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Election in Greece.

London, Dec. 20, 719 a. m.-Returns from the parliamentary election held in Greece Sunday give the party of NJ Gounaris, minister of the interior a great majority, according to the -AthAaS correspondent of the Times
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
BURGLARS AT WORK
 IN FALL RIVER
Blew Open Safe in the Heart of the
 City.

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 20.-Burglars blew open the safe In the grocery es- tabltshment of Edmund Whitehead, across the street from the city hall, in the heart of the city, this morning and got away with $500 in cash. The discovery was made when the store was opened for business today.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Picked a DandaIion-

Mrs. Frank Towne on Monday morn ing picked a full bloom dandelion in ne rear of her home on Prospect street. There are several others that have not yet blossomed, but show signs of doing so.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
MARRIED.

don, Dec. 19 1915. by Rev. Lazarus Kahn Of the Congregation Ahavat Chesed, M Steinberg and Miss Sadie Kozlin
 BROWN-BARNES- Westerly, Dec IS, 1915, by Rev. Clayton A. Burdick Thomas Winfred Brown and Mabel Annie Barnes, both of Westerly.