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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
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Eightieeh Birthday of Mrs. Calvin 5esbe Celebrated at East Great Plain.


 A happy gathering was at the home of Mfr. and Mrs. Samuel Beebe of East Great Plain, Wednesday, when 8 din- ner was given in honor of the S0th birthday of Mrs Calvin Beebe.
 The party was given by Mrs. Beebe's daughters. Mrs. Emma Tyler and Mrs. Samuel Beebe and granddaughter, Miss Margaret Beebe. Eleven were seated traction was 8 handsom1y decorated birthday cake, having the two dates I8S5-1915. 4 right merry hour was spent at the table. the good time ez- tending through the afternoon. which passed very quickly with music, both vocal and instrumental, and sociabil- ity.
 Mrs. Beebe received congratulations of post cards. from her many friends and neighbors. A telegram of congrat- ulations and best wishes was received in the afternoon from Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. J. B. WarG, pastor of the Lefflngwell Baptist church, spoke in q happy. vein upon the significance of the day, adding much to the pleasure of all. The guests departed, wishing Mrs. Beebe many bright and happy years.
 With the guest of honor Mrs. Beebe. were the guests. Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Ward, Mrs. Fred Thatcher of Norwich Town, Mrs. F. D. Nergason and daugh- ter, Miss Dorothy VergasOn. Mrs. Car rie Gardner, Mrs. Frank Reynolds, Mrs. Jennie Harris, Mrs. Emma Tyler, Airs. Samuel E. Beebe and Miss Margaret Beete
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
MAsoNs TO ERECT NEW
 BUILDING AT TWALLINGFoRD.
Central Building at Masonic Home at
 $6o,ooo Approximate Cost.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 3. The Masonic Charity foundation of Con- nectic'it, at it's annual meeting here tonight, unanimously voted to erect a central building at the Masonic home at Wallingford. It is expected that the contemplated structure will cost in the neighborhood of $60, 600.
 Reports of the various officers show ed the foundation to be in a thriving condition. Rey. Arthur F. Lewis of North Haven and William E. Hunter of Southington were reelected to membership on the board of managers for terms of three years each. The board of managers re- e-elected these of 5cers for the ensuing year: President, Wallace $. Moyle, New Haven; vice president. Rev. Arthur r. Lewis, North Haven; secretary, George F. Kies, Hartford: treasurer, Stanley B. Bos- worth. Hartford: uperintendeut of Masonic home, John Q. Rowland.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
FOUR NEW AGREEMENTS
 FILED WITH COURT CLERK. Employers and Employees Agree Over
 Payments for Injuries.

Agreements under the workmen's compensation act that were nled on Wednesday with the clerk of the su- perior court were the following:
 Coast & Lakes Construction Co. of Gales Ferry, employer, and Richard Lombardczzi of New London, employe. who bruised the thumb and forefnger of his right hand Dec. 9. Agreement was $5.25 weekly from Dec, 24 to Jan. IS
 Elmer E. Sharpe of North Franklin, employer, and Charles T.. Davis of Yantfc, employe, who severely cut his ankle Dec. 2S. Agreement was S5 weekly during incapacity commencing Jan. :.
 Fred J. West of New London, enl- ployer, and Edward w. OFC'onnor of New LonGop, employe, who ruptured himself Dec. 27. Agreement was $7.5O weekly during disability commencing Jan. IL
 Ponemah Mills of Taftville. employ CT, and DIcudoune Dubrenill of Taft vile, employe, who broke two of his ribs Jan. r. Agreement was s week ly during incapacity commencing Jan. ?.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
CONTRIBUTION TO NEW
 CHURCH IN TENNESSEE
Was Voted by Universalist Woman's
 Mission Circle.

The Woman's Mission circle of the UniVersalist church met on Wednesday afternoon for their. regular business meeting. After the scripture reading Rev. J. F. Cobb offered prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Marietta Wright, the sec retary. The roll call watcl1word was Instruction and the roiI was answered with appropriate passages of scripture It was voted to contribute q sum of money towards the building Of the Dr. Shinn Memorial church at Chattanoo- ga, Tenn.
 The topic of the afternoon was the study of the book The Child in the Midst. and the division taken up was The Child at School. The various methods of instruction. Oriental. for mer and present day, were considered.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
ANTI Ti-SUFFRAGE LEAGUE
 ELECTS ITS OFFICERS
Mrs. Eben Learned President for An
 other Year.

The annual meeting of the Norwich Anti-S Suffrage league was held We'd nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Prentice of Washington street with q large number present including new members. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and accepted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 President, Mrs. Eben Learned; first vice president, Mrs. Frederick W. Cary; second vice president, Mrs. Frank I. Royce; secretary. Mrs. HOra- tio BigeIow: treasurer, Mrs. Archibald Mitchell Jr.; chairman of the work committee, Mrs. Edmund w. Perkins.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
PooUETANUcK SOCIAL.
Sunshine Girls Provide Evening of
 Pleasure at Parish House.

at the parish house Tuesday evening by the Sunshine Girls of St. James church. Dancing was enjoyed from 3 to r, music for the modern dances being furnished by Miss Olive Nickel vey, pianist, Raymond Bogue. violin. and Stanley Spicer, drum. Fred Ray furnished music for the square dances. C. F. Baer prompted in his usual good style. There were about 40 present, all of whom wished tine Sunshine Girls, which is Q new organization, the best of luck. During the evening coffee and sandwiches were served. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. l.. c. Sher- borne. Mrs. Charles Hardness and Mrs. William Mckeivey
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
VOTED IN FAVOR OF
 VOTES FOR WOMEN.
eisie and Literary at Mt. Calvary Church Discussed Suffraeist oues- tfon.

At Nt. Calvary Baptist church Sun- day afternoon an interesting pro- granrne vas given at 3.30 under the auspices Of the Norwich Bible and Lit ePary society. The programme was in charge Of the pastor, Rev. J. H. Dennis, and the subject for discussion was Suf- fragettes
 Mrs. 4. $. Drury a member of the Equal Franchise league read a paper on the subject, Reasons Why Am a Sufra gette. Mrs. Lucy Brown also read & paper on the subject Suffrage for Women and Their Duties. II. Douglas Mcknight and Rev. Mfr. Den his were heard in an interesting dis cussion of the subject
 The meeting recorded it's decision in favor or votes for women
 Mrs. Frances Evans is acting presi- Gent, Miss Lottie Silvia secretary and H. Douglas Mcknight chaplain of the society.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
BoNESETTER FOUND.
John L. Sweet Walked to His Dauatl-
 ter's Home Through Bitter Gold.

John Lewis Sweet. the bonesetter. who has been missing from the Shel- ton sanatorium since last Friday. has been found by his wife at the home of their daughter, Mrs. La-vey, at Greenfield Hill.
 irving at Greenfield about 1 o'clock In the morning, in an exhausted con dition.
 Mrs. Sweet, nearing no news from her missing husband, decided to go to her daughters Monday and on her arrival found her husband. Sweet will not return to the sanatoriuul, but will remain at Greenfield Hill. Mrs. LaYey had not known of his disapp ppearance from Shelton.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Offers Land for Hiahwav,

Sidney Fl. Miner, representing the heirs of the late Sidney Miney, has offered to deed to the city of New Lon don a strip of land in the vicinity Of the grounds of Connecticut College for Women. with the object in view of creating a, highway through the college site from Williams street to Fitch ave nue. MT. Miner in behalf of himself and other heirs agreed to give such necessary land as is included in their holdings free of expense, with the pTO- Viso that no sewer or sidewail1 as- easements should be made upon them. The matter has not yet been brought before the council
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
WEST SIDE PINocHtE.
PecInar Holds First Place, With
 Baker Passing Pendieton.

The fifth night of play in the West Side Pinocnle club tournament on Wednesday resulted in several changes in the standing, although PeckhaIn is still at the head of the list. PendIe- ton, who last week held second place, dropped back to third, and Baker moved up to second on the list.
 The scores Wednesday night follow: Baker 7495, Lewis TITO, X. Jordan 6985, Peckham 69T0, Pettis 6760, J. Jordan 67i5, HalIisey 6630, Pendleton 6455, Underwood 1855, Schutz 5425, Larsen 0150, Bailey 1885.
 The standing to date: Peckham 35650, Baker 34220. Pendleton 35975, 4. Jor- dan 339o5, Pettis 33535, J. Jordan 33245, Lewis 33170, Schutz 32505, Larsen 31655, HaIlisey 5108e, Underwood S103e, Bailey 29930.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
sRANDEGEE MAKES PLEA
For Harbor Appropriations for New
 London and Bridgeport.

Tn Washington dispatch of Wed nesday it is stated that Senator Bran degee was before the senate commit tee on commerce Wednesday morning advocating the adoption of the amend ments offered by him to the river and haroor bill.
 The committee have adopted the policy of the house committee and re- fuse to recommend the adoption of any new project. MT. Brandegee attempt ed to prove that the Bridgeport and New London projects were not new projects. The Bridgeport project. he claims, is simply a continuation of an old project and the New London pro- ject is simply carrying out the i'm piled contract between the federal gov ernInent and the state of Connecticut
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
SENIORS, SOCIAL.
Moving Pictures and Musical Numbers
 for Y. M. c. 4. Members.

The senior members of the Y M. C. 4. enjoyed a, social evening at the as sociation building on Wednesday, the arrangements having been made by the entertainment committee. There were three reels of moving pictures and be- tween the pictures Henry R. DeGrootaI rendered flute selections, accompanied by Waldo Newbury. Refreshments followed, being served in the lobby.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
pr. Dow vsterinary's President.

At the annual meeting of the Con necticut Veterinary Medical associa- ton held at Hartford Tuesday these officers were elected: President, Dr. B. K. Dow. Willimantic; first vice president, pr. G. L. Corwin, Canaan: second vice president. pr. H. T.. Bates. South NorvaIIl: board of censors, Drs D. W. Love1and. Torrington; Harrison Whitney. New Haven; George L. Cheney, New Haven; Dr. CorINin, Ca nan. P. J keeleY, MaterbulN
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Swansea Dye Wnrks.

The annual meeting Of the Swansea Dye Works was held Tuesday and the following officers elected; Clerk and treasurer. Wendell E. Turner. Fall River: directors. Frank L. Palmer and George s. Palmer of New London and Wendell E. Turner of Fall River.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

Waterbury-Bisrha- the noted brood brood mare, presented to the Belgian relief fund by Gustav Cornelis of Woodtick, went under the hammer at the sign post on the green Saturday afternoon for S21o. About geo spec tators were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
ANNUAL MEETINGS
Of Massasoit Manufacturing Co. and Swansea Dye Works Held at Fall River-Eastern Connecticut Diree- tors.

The annual meeting or the AIassa- soft Manufacturing company was held Tuesday at Fall River when officers were chosen for the ensuing year as follows: Clerk of corporation. John Foley: treasurer, Wendell r. Turner;
 directors. FranA L. Palmer, New Lon don; Wendell r. Turner, Fall River;
 George $. Palmer, New London: Percy S Palmer Oalzdale; Charles T. Pal mer, New York: William o. Van Blar- com, Henry r. McGrady, Fall River.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Baby's Happiness
 Depends On Health

Cross, frctful babies usually need a laxative to make them comfortable, and comfort begets happiness. Constipation is the cause of much discomfort. Mothers should watch closely the condition Of their children's bowels and see that they are regular.
 A mild, pleasant tasting laSa- tive snch as Dr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin. is ideal for children be- cause of it's natural composition and gentfa acttcn, and because it contains no ortate, narcotic or other harmful habit-forrning drug. Dr. Caldwelps Syrup Pep sin is sold by druggists every where A teaspoonful at bed time will bring easy. certain re- lief
 A free trial bottle can be ob- tained by writing to pr. W. E. Caldwell. 452 Washington St, Monticello, Ills
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Married in Vermont.

pr. Harold NJ. Brown of SufFeld and Miss Helen L. Earpon of Brandon. Vt, were married at Brandon Tuesday noon. DT. Brown is the son of Mr and Mrs. Maurice II. Brown of Quaker cine at Suff1eld for about e year Dr. Brown is a graduate of Jefferson Med 7caI college and was acting as inrerne in a Hartford hospital vixen he met Miss fIaTpon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

Farmington--Cong.- -elect Nicholas Longworti1, after his address at the William Mckinley banquet Friday evening in Hartford, nlotored to the home of Admiral ". s. Cowles in Pennington, where he spent the night. He started Saturday morning for the west.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Helpinq Hands Gave Supper.

The Helping Hands supper held at the Spiritual academy on Wednesday evening vas not as largely attended as usual, owing to the stormy weather. The regular committee had charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Csnecial to The Bullettn.l

Hartford, Feb. 3.-Tne republican members of the general assembly from New London county met this afternoon for the purpose of nominating two candidates for county commissioners, and the caucus was called to order by State Central Committeeman William J. Brennan of New London. Senator Wilton Of New London was chosen chairman and Representative Mitchell of Preston clerk. It was decided that there be separate balloting for each position, and nominations were de- clared to be in order.
 Representative Crandall of Mystic first nominated Charles II. Smith of Noank. now one of the com mated Lewis R. Church of Norwich. Representative Mitchell nominated Eekford Pendleton of Preston. Rep resentatiVe Lathrop placed Arthur G.. Crowell in nomination.
 Senator Hewitt. as matter of per- sonal privilege, explained that he was not the author of the letter sent to members and signed by q gentleman named Hewitt of Norwich. and he wished to correct an erroneous impress sion in that particular, as he was fla vorable to the reelection of CoInmis- 6ioners Smith and Brown
 Representatives Cronin and Crandall were appointed tellers and the result of the ballot was as follows:
 Whole number of votes cast. ..... 24 Necessary for choice -......... IS
 Charles H. Smith ....... r
 Ickford Pendleton .......
 Lewis E. Church ..........
 Arthur G. CroweI .......
 The nomination by vote was declared to be unanimous.
 For the next commissioner, Repre- sentative Iathrop nominated Arthur G. Crowel1 of Norwich, Senator Barnes nominated the present incumbent, Frederick T. Brown, of Lebanon. He said that as an attorney he did con siderable business before the county commissioners and found Mir. Brown to be a competent commissioner and an honorable and courteous gentleman. Representa- tive Davis of East Lyme seconded the nomination, and Senator Hewitt and Representative Taylor did likewise. Representative Mitchell nominated Eckford PendletoH of Pres ton.
 The ballot was as follows: Whole number of votes cast..... 24 Necessary for choice .............. 13
 Frederick J. Brown ...... 19
 Eckford Pendleton ........
 Arthur G. CroWel .o......
 Mir. Brown, by vote. was declared the unanimous nominee.
 Senator Whlton again gave notice of the proposed invitation from the New
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
Mothers' Nioht Pos+noneJ

The Mothers night which was tC have been given this week Monday by the Broadway church Sodalitas had tc be postponed for a week on account o1 the heavy rain that night.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

East Berlir--A Sons Of Veterans so- ciety has been organized in town with one hundred and ten members
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

MiddIetown.-The Rt. Rev Charles David Williams. bishop of Michigan visited the school Monday and met the students in the deans house, where he gave an address on some aspects of the work of the Christian ministry
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04
1e ballot was as follow S

Whole number of votes cast..... 24 Necessary for choice .-............ 13 Frederick J. Brown ... 19
 Eckford Pendleton ......
 Arthur G. Croweu ....
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

A1r. Brown, by vote, was declared the unanimous nominee.
 Senator Whlton again gave notice of the proposed invitation from the New
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-04

The nomination by vote was declared to be unanimous.
 For the next commissioner, Repre- sentative IAthrop nominated Arthur -,JT
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
.HOW|TzER INSPECTION
ON NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT
United States Army Oflccr VIII Re-
view Crack Battery Of Field
Artillery.
Will DANCE AFTER INSPECTION
All Artillery Pieces and Other Prop.
erty OF Battery to Undergo Min
ute Examination-Batt VIII
Demonstrate Handling OF Guns.

Richmond fIowitzers. Battery A. First
Virginia Field Artillery. Will be in
spected at the armory on Tuesday night
by Captain Churchill. L. s. A. inspec-
tor Instructor OF field artillery. Mem
bers of the battery will carry out
drills and demonstrations of handling
the artillery pieces as In times OF
actual warfare. Immediately after the
inspection a brilliant dance will be
hold at tho armory. More than 100
Howitzers are expected to be present
for tho inspection. and many visitors
will attend the event
On Monday and Tuesday. Captain
Churchill. assisted by a detail Of men
from the battery, will make IL minute
inspection of all artillery pieces and
other equipment In possession OF the
battery. On Tuesday night at the In
spection commanders will establish sta :
lions and demonstrate various military
moves which should at this time prove
of interest to civilians as we'll as the
militiamen.
Captain Churchill during his visit to
Richmond will go to the office of Major
T. NJ. workman, commander OF the
battalion. where he will inspect the
battalion headquarters. The Howitzers
are said to be in good FORM and 1t ia
expected that the result Of the inspec-
tion will be gratifying to members of
| the battery and to local military au-
thoritiee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
SHELTON ACQUITTED
IN HUsT|NCS COURT
Shot at His Wife Three Times While
Under Influence Of
Liquor.
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES
Wife Is Reluctant to Testify, and
Says Husband Is IL Good Man
When Not Drinking-OnIy One
Bullet Found Its Mark.

Robert l.. Shelton. charged with hav-
ing shot his wife with intent to kill.
was acquitted yesterday afternoon by
jury In the Hastings Court.
Mrs. Lettie Shelton. tho wife. was re-
luctant to testify against her husband.
and II was only with the greatest diff
Guilty that she could be persuaded to
tell the story OF the shooting
Mrs. Shelton was shot at her home
S29 Haynes Avenue, Barton Heights
on tho evening OF December 10. Her
husband came into tho dining-room
where she was seated with her brother.
j. T. Gresham and. after quarreling
with her over some grocery bills.
whipped out n revolver and began
shooting. He fired three times, but
only one bullet found its mark 1t
struck her in the right cheek, and
emerged from tho left side of the neck.
1t was brought out In the evidence
that Shelton had been drinking heavily
before the shooting. and he testified
that he had no recollection OF tho shoot
ing. Mrs. Shelton said that he was a
good man when not under the influence
Of liquor, and his attorney. L. O. Wen
denburg, contended that Shelton shot
his wife while temporarily insane from
drink. The contention evidently found
weight with the jury. and acquittal re-
suited.
Shelton was arrested by Mounted po-
licemen Allen and Krug, who tcsti-
fed that he expressed no regrets at
having shot his wife.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
ANCIENT FlREBACK Is
PLACED ON EXHIBITION
Was Made at Governor Spotswood's
Forge mt GrrmHpn In
Colonial Days

The Association for the Preservation
Of Virginia Antiquities has just placed
on exhibition Mt the John Marshall
House a freback from the old home or
the Quinn family. Buck Rim" near
Winston, Culpeper County
When destroyed In 1855, the original
house was known TO be more than 100
years old. The ireback was doubtless
made at Governor Spotswood's iron
foundry at Germana. where this ''Tubal
Cain OF Virginia" had established set :
Element for the German artisans who
ysrne over in 1914 and later These fire.
oacks were very popular in the old
houses abroad, where open fires burned
on the hearths. Good examples are pre-
served in Holland made as early as 1909.
The castings were rather light. and
were taken from wooden models. Floral
and heraldic subjects or classical myths
and Bible stories usually supplied the
idea for the design.
An example OF this is design Of a
hunter and his dogs pursuing two doer.
The motto IS "IIirIsteiniag eraufderiag cd '
Of tie recraitSa modern German this
Mike Mitchell Bae jaeger ,cr'f der
Mitchell arc all SWEEP hitters
Az soon as the infeld Is dried off sur
hciently to stand the spiked shoes.
mprn will divide his squad into two
SOME .Ssi ..t,o cttca games Will be In
present house in 1913. ana T'-1s ri ass.:,
ed to the association by tho owner,
John q. Lamon, through his cousin. NJ.
Crump. Both OF these men are de-
scendRnts OF the old Quinn family, and
they recall the time when they would
sit UP at night until the FIRE had dad
. Town to watch the hunter and his dogs
: in red-ho pursuit Of tho equally red
1hot deer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
DOMESTIC ARTS CLASS AT
7. w. c. A. TO GIVE EXHIBIT
VIII Show Hats Trimmed by Pupils.
Domestic Science Department Also
Open to Visitors.

An attractive display Of spring hats
ana dresses made by the pupils in the
domestic arts classes will DO shown on
Friday afternoon from to 6 o'clock in
tho Young Women's Christian Associa-
tion. under the direction of Miss Mary
Lancaster Smith. The public Is invit-
ed TO the exhibit.
The association is proud Of tho work
or Its pupils. who not only trim tho
hats but also make tho frames. It ia
not a long way from the domestic art
TO the domestic science department, and
while examining the dainty wearing ap-
parel visitors are requested to inspect
the latter department, where every
thing god in the eatable line Is prepared,
under the supervision of the same In
structor. The rooms are we'll equipped
and thoroughly up to date, making
cooking there a pleasure.
Announcement Is made that the
housewives who missed the opportunity
TO hear Mrs. Rorer's lectures may at
tend the classes In the association,
where they can learn the culinary art
In every branch. Those who did hear
Mrs. Rorer may como and experiment to
their hearts content. and they need
have no fear of giving offense II their
frst attempt does not succeed
y class of children meets every Sat.
urday morning to cook their own break
fast, feature OF which are pop-overs
hot from the oven. which they enjoy
immensely. class of business girls
takes great delight in preparing and
serving supper once week
More and more the old adage is com :
ing TO be realized:
You may live without learning,
You may live without books,
But civilized man
Cannot live without cooks"
And there are real cooks In the max u.
Ing at tho Young Women's Christian
Association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
NO REPORT RECEIVED
Treasurer of Warrington Comfy
Cheeks UP With State Accounts.

No official report has been received
up to this time by State Auditor Moore
on the alleged 100000 shortage In the
accounts Of John Il. Bradley, treasurer
OF Washington County.
The facts in the case are to he laid
before the county Board OF Supervisors
Mt meeting to be held Tomorrow
Following this meeting IL is probable
that statement Will he submitted TO
tho auditor The records show that
Treasurer Bradley has n clean account
with the State. 1t is understood that
the alleged shortage Is confined ex-
olusively to county funds, against