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Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10

ReeG, are guests of friends in Hart ford. c. E. Pratt spent Sunday in Provi-
 dence. H. C. Murray is in New York for few days. Miss Pauline Hobson is in Providence
 for weeks stay. Miss AIbina Blanchette spent Satur- day in New London. Michael O'Connell of Hartford visit ed friends here Sunday. Miss Myra Mathews is a Norwich visitor for few days. Harry Howe spent Sunday with relarIves in Providence. J. B. Love of Webster spent Sunday with friends in this city. Mrs. D. D. Cavanaugh of Hampton
 was local visitor Saturday. Miss R. E. Taylor was in Middle Haddam Sunday to visit relatives. MT. and Mrs. Frank Straulau have | returned to their home in New Haven. Miss Helen Kelley of Hartford was l in this city to spend Sunday with her | parents. ham street are in New Haven to spend | the week. Miss Rose F1emming of Windsor is l the guest of Mrs. J. O'SuIlivan of Ma | pie avenue. Thomas Costello of westfield was
 the guest of his brother w. A. Costello, over Sunday. Mrs. Arthur Racicot and daughter, | Miss Regina Racicot, are guests of MT. and Mrs. William Ryan of Web ster. MT. and Mrs. l.. Garter of New Rochelle, N. Y., who have been visit 1 ing friends here, returned home Sat- | urday MT. and Mrs William Donovan, who have been visiting the latter's parents,
 MT. and Mrs. Timothy Reagan, of Un-
 ion street. left Sunday for their home | In Fitchburg. Hartford visitors Saturday included Miss Celia Morin, Miss Elizabeth Hardnan, Master Peter Morin, Miss l Magdalen Hevrin, Miss Mary Palmer | H. c. Hoxte, Mrs. Josephine Clifford, | Miss Alice Sullivan, Miss G. Grant and Mrs. Leon Dunham.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
SHORT WEIGHT EXPLAINED.
Treasurer of Young Brothers Corpora ton Had Made Mistake in Weighing Fare,

The Young Brothers corporation was found not guilty, after hearing in the town court Saturday morning, of giv- ing short weight on particular load Of coal that was held up few days since by Charles NJ. Fine of Water bury, deputy state sealer of weights and measures, and State Policeman Walter Stiles of Hartford. The load of coal showed on re-weighing to be 120 pounds less than the amount the slin the driver carried called for, this discrepancy being admitted in court by the defendant corporation, but ex- pla!ned as having occurred as the re- suit of d mistake in weighing the tare and set forth in detail in such manner as to convince the court that the mis- take was an honest one
 Through testimony given by Miss Clara Young, treasurer of the corpora tion, who weighed the coal, and Cos- mer A. Young, founder of the business. 1t was set forth that at least three teams were engaged on the morning of April 29 in delivering coal to E. $. Carpenter. In weighing the load of coal that was held up by the state of ficers, and another load immediately
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
FUN ERALS.
Reuhsn Clark.

Reuben Clark, s3, died early Satur- day morning at his home in Mansfield. He had been in failing health for some time. He was a native of Mansfield, tis Clark. He is survived by his wife, daughter and sister, Mrs. Philo Hanks, of Gurleyville.
 The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the home of R. w. Gardner of Mansfield, Rev. Leonard Smith officiating. Burial was in Cur leyville.
 William E. Wood.
 The funeral of William E. Wood was held at 2 o'clock Sunday after noon from the home of his daughter, Mrs. William A. Wright, of No. 220 Willimantic cemetery. in charge of Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard.
 Mrs. Eliza c. Case.
 The funeral of Mrs. Eliza c. Case was held at o'clock Saturday after noon from the home of William E. Stetson in AndoVer. Rev. John J. Lockett of the Andover Congregation al church off1ciated. Burial was in the Center cemetery in North Coventry, in charge of Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard.
 Edward U. Rathbun.
 The funeral of Edward U. Rathbun was held from the home in Windham Center at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. M. R. Plumb of the Windham Congregational church officiating. Brothers of the deceased acted as bearers. Burial was in the Windham Center cemetery, in charge of Under taker Hiram N Fenn.
 James F. Rooney.
 The funeral of James F. Rooney was held from the home. No. 37 Brook street, at S.30 Saturday morning, At the requiem high mass at St. Joseph s church at g o'clock Rev. T. F. Ramon, pastor of the church, ofhciated. The bearers were Frank Teevans, Bernard Davis, Daniel Grady and John Sulli- van. Burial was in St. Josephs ceme- tery.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
Have Good Health
Take Hoods SarsaparilIa, the Old
 Reliable Spring Tonic.

Don't let the idea that you may feel better in a day or two prete mt you from getting bottle Of Hoods Sarsaparilla today from any drug store and starting at once on the road to health and strength.
 When your blood is impure and impoverished it lacks vitality, your digestion is imperfect. your appetite is poor, and all the functions of your body are impaired.
 Hoods Sarsaparifla is a wonderful blood tonic. It will build you up quicker than any other medicine. It gives strength to do and power to endure. It is the old standard tried and true all-the-year-round blood purifier and enricher, tonic and ap- petizer. Nothing else acts like it, for nothing else has the same formula or ingredients. Be sure to ask for Hoods: insist on having it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
OLD BUILDING RAzED.
Scott Smith Place. Over 15o Years Old, ] Being Removed.

In tearing down the building1 known as the Scott Smith place, near the cor iner of Main and Brook streets, Work- men are obliterating one of the oldest landmarks in the city. The building,
 which was erected over 150 years ago, was said to have been the oldest in iwillimantic and the first building erected on the east side of the old Hartford and Providence turnpike About 100 years ago 1t came into the ,possession of the father of former Se- ,iectman James N. Smith. Later it was bought by John Heating, who sold the iproperty a few years ago to John F.
 Regan. The latter has a force of men
 engaged in razing the building, with
 the intention of putting up another building in its place.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
FUN ERALS.
Deacon William H. choIlar.

beacon William H. ChoIlars
 Funeral services for Deacon William H. Chollar were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home on Broad street by Rev. Clarence H. Bar Der of the Westfeld Congregational church, of which MT. Chollar was a member from 1855 and deacon since 1882. The services were attended by relatives and many friends The mu- sic of the service was sung by a quar- tette composed of Miss Elethea I. Shell don of East Killingly, Miss Bertha White, Everett O. Wood and Carroll Allen, the numbers being Jerusalem the Golden and I Cannot Trace the Way. The bearers were Deacons John A. Paine, Willard Danielson, David Witter and George B. Guild, with the remaining deacons of the Congrega- tional church and A. E. Guild, who cared for Deacon Chollar through his illness, as honorary bearers. Burial was in Westfield cemetery. A. F. Wood was the funeral director.
 Thomas p. Walsh.
 The funeral of Thomas P Walsh was day morning with services at St. Jo- seph's church at g o'clock. Rev. Ignatius Kost was celebrant of the mass of requiem, attended by a large funeral congregation. The bearers were Patrick Riley; Patrick Patrick, o.Neill' WlnIdn tNeouy anu hAlCHdeI NuISe. Burial was in St. James cemetery, Danielson. L. E. Kennedy was in charge of the funeral arrangements
 John A. A. WeIcher.
 At his home on Dyer street Sunday afternoon at 2.30 funeral services for John A. A. Welcher, who was en- ployed here as a painter, were con- ducted by Rev. Ernest A. Legg, pastor of the Methodist church. Burial was in Westfield cemetery. L. B. Kennedy was tho funeral director.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
accused was tcquited of selling coal short weight.
 c. D. Sharp, Delegate.

accused was tcquited of selling coal short weight.
 c. D. Sharp, Delegate. c. D. Sharpe of the Congregational church has been appointed a delegate to the Windham association to be held in Chaplin, Tuesday, to take the place Of Chester E. Child, who as moder- ship.
 Large Audience Hears Miss Ridoeway.
 Miss Katherine Ridgeway, the well known elocutionist and reader who has been heard with much pleasure in Putnam several times, gave a recital a- the Bradley theatre, Sunday even ing. giving the reading she is to rend- CT on the Redpath Chautauqua circuit the coming season, her whole pro- gramrne bearing on the subject of Peace, as Miss Ridgeway is in close touch with the World Peace Founda- ton and Is using her talents in aid of the work. There was no admission fee charged nor collection taken, the whole affair being in the interest of the peace movement. It was an ex- ceptional opportunity to hear the talented reader and the theatre was crowded by an interested audience. Officers Of Business Mems Association The Putnam Business Mems asso- citation mas elected officers for the year as follows: President, Clinton E Andem: vice presidents, James H | Cutler. John J. McGarry, Alexandel Gilman; secretary, c. J. Hartman | treasurer, J. Richard Carpenter: exc. utive committee, John G. Johnson Ernest c. Morse, George L. Padgett Edgar M. Wheaton, Charles D. Dean merchants committee, Omer Milot H c. Deacon, c. M. Elliott.
 l Children Start Fire.
 The fire department was called ou Saturday afternoon for a fire in tn
 upstairs tenement of a house in tn rear of the City hotel. The tenemen
 Is occupied by Greeks. Two childrel | were left alone while their parent
 were at work and in some way SC
 the bed clothing on fire. The olde | of the two led the younger out O I the house and notified a person wh gave the alarm. The motor truck re
 sponded in a few minutes and tn blaze was extinguished with the chem
 icals without much damage bein l dome
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10

Heheafter when there are chinney crush or small fires an alarm of three Str 1:es will be sour,led caN.ag out only the men belonging to the theni : sary expense to the city for small fires by the procurement of horses for tho nook and ladder truck and hose wagons.
 cIean-UP Week.
 Clean-Up week begins this morn ing. Circulars printed in three lan- guages, English, French and Polish, have been spread broadcast through out the city urging property owners and tenants to clean up about their premises and see that all unsightly rubbish heaps are removed. If the request Is not complied with, owners will be notified by the board of health or the fire warden, to get busy. Important City Meeting. There is considerable interest in the city meeting to be held in the muni- | Cipal building Thursday to see if the c.ty will appropriate money for the ip1proNem ment of Union square; also Iatem, Flornece and George streets | The square is the most important ;ln- provenent asked for and the co,lnti l is in ropes that the taxpayers will | support their efforts to make these | needed improvements.
 Visitation of Bishop Brewster.
 Right Rev. Chauncey Bunce Brew. ster. D. D., Bishop of Connecticut
 made his annual visitation to St. Pril- l ip's church Sunday evening anc | administered confirmation at the even ing service. An offering was presented for the Emergency fund, of which the bishop is a prominent advocate. The 1 offering was taken throughout tn, country to clear off deficit and pre- 1 vent further running behind in thi. War year. The appeal was to devot | one days income to the cause. Mothers Day. 1 Mothers day was observed in tn, churches with special exercises. A | the Congregational church pro gramme was carried out by member
 of the Bible school after the morning l service
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
NORWICH AMATEURS PLEASED.
Audience Liked "The Time of His
 Life"-CoIIeae Hall Benefit.

High School hall was filled Satur- day evening and good sum was realized by the Putnam committee working to increase a, fund to be used to build a Windham County dormitory at the Women's college at New Lon don. The entertainment was three act farce, The Time of His Life, put on by Norwich players. There were nine people in the cast and their wo.k was far above the average amateur production. The farce proved an en- tertaining one and was full of hu- morous situations and helParticipants received generous applause. The com mittea, in charge consisted of Mrs. J. B. Kent, Mrs. w. L. Beard, Miss Clarke, Mrs. F. J. Daniels, Mrs. w. F. Rafferty, Mrs. F. F. Russell, Mrs B. B. Kent, Miss Florence Stubbert Miss Bertha Sargent. Miss Ellen Wheelock and Miss Rosamond Danielson
 Extremes Meet.
 Two extreems in fire fighting appa- ratus were seen passing through Main street Saturday afternoon when the new s5,500 motor driven fire truck drew one of the first hand hose carts used in Putnam to fire headquarters. The old two wheeled hose reel is now on exhibition as a relic of the past.
 Thomas Holt, deputy dairy and food commissioner of Hartford was in Putnam Saturday on business con- nected with the department, going from here to Danielson.
 Lawyer Charles L. Torrey was in Danielson Saturday morning repre- senting the defendant in a case the evidence for which was procured by the state police connected with the weights and measures department. The
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
Working for Old Home Week celebra-
 tion

Working for old Home Week celebra-
 tion.
 With Old Home and School week but a short six weeks away, most of the committees having in charge the work of communicating with the school classes of former years with regard to participating in the parade and the celebration. both financially and by their presence, are busily engaged in getting out circular letters and making other plans for their participation at that time. A meeting of the former pupils of John D. Wheeler has been called for Tuesday evening at the store of Mrs. c. C.. Edgarton on Main street to formulate plans. On Sunday the graduates and former pupils of St. Joseph's school held a meeting at the nurses home for the same purpose. Other chairmen are getting out letters and the committees are having many meetings and getting rid of much rou- tine work
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
starsontinnn Lecture.

A stereopticon lecture on the work of the American Missionary associa- ton, entitled In the Tennessee Noun tains, was given at the evening ser vice of the Congregational church Sunday and proved very interesting to the congregation.
 In spite of rain the past week, the roads are still dusty in spots, and the city streets have been filled with par ticles of dust and all the other con stituents of city dirt with the light breezes of the past day or son.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
Mission Opens.

The Franciscan missionary fathers opene da mission at St. Joseph's church Sunday. The first week is to be devoted to the women of the parish and the mems mission will occupy the week following. The masses will be at and s o'clock each morning. Ser mon and benediction each evening at 7.30 o'clock. A three days mission will be held during the second week for the children of the parish.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
Bio Crowd Attends Kirmess.

The second night of the kirness be- ing held fin St. Mary's hall on Valley street under the auspices of the St. Anne society. of St. Mary's church was attended by large number Saturday evening and was most successful from a financial standpoint. The young people of the church are working hard
 to make the entertainment a success and different organizations are taking charge each night of the affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
WILL<IMANTIC

ing graded and suitable sidewalks con stTucted and also to vote on whether the town will appropriate $5,oo0 for this work and to pay some outstaIld- ing claims contracted. in building the high school. It is hoped. in view of the big June celebration, that if any part of this work can be accomplished be- fore that time, it will be voted. so that the splendid new building may have as good a setting as time permits before visitors arrive for the Old School and Home week
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
PLAINFIELD
"AIl Mistake" Well Staged and Act ed-EffectiVe Costumes-Details of Reception by Woman's Club.

The three act comedy All a Mistake, was presented in Babcock's Opera house Friday evening, with the fol- lowing cast: Lieut.. George Richmond, a Santiago hero. Leander E. Gard iner; Nellie Richmond, Georges wife, Elizabeth Elliott; Nellie Huntington, a friend, Georgietta Barber: Nellie Mo Intyre, a servant, Louise Elliott; Capt Obadiah Skinner, a retired sea cap tain, Frank Wilbur; Cornelia (Nellie) Skinner, the captains old maid sister Mrs. C. W. Gardiner: Ferdinand Lfghthead, a neighbor, W. Dana Pot ter; Richard Hamilton, a country gen. tleman, Walter Lathrap.
 The actors showed much talent and pair1staking work. The costumes of the young ladies were very pretty and the arrangements of the stage parlor was good. w. c. Parker had charge of the play.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
Whzt Ia coino On Tonieht

Regular Meeting of Board of Alder men. Town Building.
 Natchaug Lodge. No. 22. K. of F. Jordan Block.
 St Johns Commandery. No. il. K. ST.. 'lfasonfc Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
storrs Pupils Inspect Peach Orchard.

The ITO train for Middletown Sat urday morning carried about 20 mem- bers of the class in agriculture at the Connecticut Agricultural college who were taking the trip for an inspection of the Lyman peach orchards. The students came down from Storrs in the autobuS.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
To Vote on Grading Appropriation.

The sefectmen. have issued a call for a special town meeting to be held ErlonGay, May 1T, in the evening at the town hall to decide whether the citi- zens wish to have the grounds around the new Windham High school build
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
PUTNAM

New System of Fire caIIs-CIean- u Week Begins Today-Bishop Brew ster Visits St. Philips Church. Norwich Amateurs Give PIay-Miss Ridseway at Theatre--ChiIdren Set Bed Clothes Afire.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10

Meriden-A municipal water bond issue of s350,00O, payable in ten an- nuaI installInents, beginning July l, 1916, was authorized by the court of common council at its May meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
DIES AT e5.
George Phaneuf of Wauregan Leave
 Many Descendants.

George Phaneuf, 95, one of the oldest persons in this part of the state, died at his home in Wauregan Saturday morning. He was native of Canada He leaves a large number of descend ants.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
Saturday Eveninq Club Meets.

The Saturday Evening club met with Mrs. Helen Boss Cummings at her home on Windham road.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10

Prisons. MT. Cameron has had much experience in this, kind of work and his facts were oonvincingly presented.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10

Address on Prison Work.
 At the evening service in the First Baptist church Sunday evening John Cameron of Cleveland, O.. gave a in teresting talk on Gospel Work in Our
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DANIELSON

Mothers Day Services-Norwieh- Will Imantie Steel Trolley Cars to Run as TraiTers--George PhaAeuf, e5, Dead Short Weight Goal Case Due to Technical Error.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
woMAN's CLUB RECEPTION.

AssembIage of Seventy-five Enjoys Varied and We'll Arranged Program.
 (Contributed)
 The reception given in Grange hall. May 9th, by the Womans club of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-10
Brief Mention.

Brief Mention. H. c. MiIIerd is in Boston for a few days. Mrs. F. B. Reed and son, Harry B.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Blackfcot, Idaho Dec.
4, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Jens
G. Sorenson, Of Basalt, Idaho, who,
on June /, 1914, made Homestead en-
try Serial No. 01231O, for S. w. IA
Sc IA Sec. %; N IL NV Ia, NV
IA NE IA, Section 33, Township 3
South, Range 80 East, Boise Meri-
dian, has filed notice Of intention to
make three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore Register and Receiver Of the
United States Land Office, at Black
foot, Idaho, on the 21st day of Janu-
airy, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Joe Davis, Anna Davis, Oscar Sor-
enson, Emma Sorenson, all of Basalt,
Idaho.
HENRY w. KIEFER,
12-10-1-9 Register.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-07

The State of Idaho sends greetings
to David E. Hitson, the above named
defendant.
You are hereby notified that com
plant has been filed against you in
the District Court of the Sixth Judi
cial District of the State of Idaho
In and for the County of Bingham by
the above named plaintiff, and you
are hereby directed to appear and ans.
wer the said complaint within twenty
days of the service of this summons
if served within said Judicial District,
and within forty days if served else
where: This action is brought for
the purpose of dissolving the bonds
of matrimony existing between the
plaintiff and defendant, and for the
restoration of the former name pf the
plaintiff
1t is alleged in the complaint that
the parties intermarried at Osceola,
Missouri, on April 9Th, 1909, and ever
oAAISO e1Au loW al g AuSUS1uU vic,
that the plaintiff has been resident
of Idaho for more than six months
Immediately proceeding the initiation
Of this action; that the defendant
treated the plaintiff in cruel and in
human manner, that he was intemper-
ate, had vicious temper and threat
ened and abused the plaintiff, and on
the 18th day Of December, 1910, or
dered her away from their house
and home and ever since said date
she has lived apart from him, as moro
fully appears by the verified com
plant on file herein to which refer
ence is hereby made.
And you are further notified that
unless you SO appear and answer
said complaint within the time here
in specified, the plaintiff will take
judgment against you as prayed in
said complaint.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said District Court, this :. day of
January, 1915.
Thomas & Andersen, J. T. Carruth
Attorneys for Plaintiff Clerk.
Residence and P. o. Address
Blackfoot, Idaho. II to 2-4-5t
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-07
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
There arc several families here
who have smallpox.

There arc several families here
who have smallpox.
There was very good musical pro-
gram given at the L. d. S. meeting
house Sunday night with the follow.
ing people taking part: Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Fyans, Mrs. w. M. Bart.
lett, Miss Lindsay, Miss Williams
and G. U. Liljnquist.
1t looks like Moreland was coming
to the front all right from the coal
business that Robbins and Cobbley are
doing, and the new barber shop and
meat market in town also.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mcknight spent
New Years day with Mr.. and Mrs
7. Hemmert and Mr.. and Mrs. LauD
Farnsworth and Miss May Fyans re.
turned from Arco, where they spent
the holidays with relatives.
Mr.. Site. Of Paris, Idaho, is here
visiting his daughter, Mrs H. H
Grimmitt.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-07

Mr.. Ralph Robbins and bride nave
returned from Salt Lake, where they
spent their honeymoon.
Mrs. Sutton is home again after
spending the last three weeks in, Chi
cago with friends.
Miss Helen Richardson, Ray Jen.
kins and Laura Gaumer are back in
school after spending the holidays at
their homes with friends.
Mr.. George Levitt has returned
home from Franklin, Idaho, where he
spent the holidays visiting friends.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-07

dren returned from Idaho Falls, where
they sppent Christmas with friends
and relatives.
Joseph Fiaus is building new
barn on his home place in Moreland.
Charlie Crouch has bought another
auto-thc owner of two cars at the
present time.
Willis Kerr, our new barber from
Salt Lake City. is doing good bust.
ness in Moreland
Arthur Woolums and j. A. Charles
went to Mud Lake this week to file
ION q dry ranch.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-07
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MoRELAND

Smallpox is appearing in different
families in this community and it is
feared there will be an epidemic be-
fore the disease is stamped out.
Virgil Fahrney has returned to
his home at Leslie after spending
Christmas with the family of Mr..
and Mrs. p. G. Conklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Ellis and chill.