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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21

of IT projectile5 of the sort which the aggressors had to fear. What this meant Is best understood when 1t is considered that the battery in Ques- tion was the one which had to be given the widest berth by the allied feet.
 During the evening of March IS, The Associated Press correspondent talked to several officers from the bat tery in question.
 Better pack up and be ready to quit at daybreak," said one of them.
 Why" was asked.
 "Oh, they are sure to get in tomor- row"
 Then the officer stated his reasons. He was so sure that the British and French would return in the morning to finish their task that there was no question in his mind as to the pro- prfety of discussing the ammunition matter.
 wen hold out well enough to make them think that there is no end of our supply of ammunition" he said, but 1t can't be done if they go about | their work in real earnest. With our ! heavy pieces useless, they can reduce the batteries on the other shore with out trouble. The case looks hopeless.
 You had better take my advice" Following the advice thus given, the correspondent rose early next morning | and packed his few belongings. keep ! ing, meanwhile. a watchful eye on the | tower of Kale Sultanei. where the flag, | showing that the allied fleet was near
 was usually hoisted. But the morning hours passed and stin the danger sig | nal did not appear. The allied fleet | evidently was not inclined to risk more
 such losses as those of the previous | day, when the Vouvet, Irresistible and Ocean went down and five other ships were badly damaged. And yet ever | with the eleven remaining ships 1t ap- pears from the Turkish admissions
 that the DardaneIles could have beer forced on March 19.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
WEL1EN BOUND OVER.
Taken to ToIiand Jail in Default of
 $1,oo0 Bonds.

Edward welden. the young colored boy accused of the theft of three wacthes and sum of money from his employer, W. H. Squires of Pleasant Valley, who was brought back. from Leavenworth, Kansas, to this city Sat urday ndight by State Policeman Will liam B. Jackson. was arraigned before Justice of the Peace George H. Allen Monday morning in Mansfield. Prob able cause was found and Welden was bound over to the next term of the criminal superior court for Holland county under bonds of one thousand dollars. In default of bonds Welden was taken to the Holland jail by Off, cer Jackson
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
AUTOMOBILE STRUCK FENCE
AdeIard Bacon and Arthur Moreau Thrown Over Wall and Into Brook on Trip from Baltic.

Late Sunday night the touring car owned and driven by Roderick Dion, struck fence at the foot of Hoxie hill between this city and South Wind ham, and going on, brought up against a tree just east of the stone abut- ment over a small brook which crosses the road at that spot. The car struck with considerable force. Adelard Ba- con and Arthur Moreau, who were in the car, were thrown clear over the wall and into the brook, and were considerably shaken up and bruised. The windshield on the car was de- molished, the radiator damaged beyond repair, and the engine damaged also, while the running board and mud guard on the left side of the car were torn off and one wheel broken.
 The party was returning from Bal tic and the accident was caused, it is said, by something going wrong with the steering. wheel on the trip down hill. The car was lowed to a local garage for repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
COLCHESTER
Result of Grange EIeetIon--1ariaI Of
 Thomas Robinson-5ody Brought
 From Nauaatuek.

At the meeting of Colchester Grange last week the following of- ficers ewere elected for the coming year: Master. Edwin R. Gillette; overseer, Clayton G. Miller: lecturer. Richard A. Storrs; steward. Frank B. Foote: assistant steward, Albert T. Van C1eve; chaplain. James R. Dut- treasurer. Miss Belle R. Strong; gate keeper, Charles H. Strong; Cerese, Miss Alice Mahoney; Pomona, Miss Nellie Gray; Flora, Mrs. R. A. Storrs: assistant lady steward. Mss Nettie
 Frank H. Browning was elected a member of the executive committee for three years.
 Ice and Snow Disappears.
 The heavy rain and fog Saturday cleared the ground of nearly every vestige of snow and ice. The park was a veritable lake.
 Services were held in the Episco- pal chapel Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Rev. Mfr. Roosevelt of St Peters church, Hebron, conducted the service.
 John Cavanaugh of New Haven was avenue over Sunday.
 Irving Watkinson of Norwich was the guest of s. P. Willard over Sun day.
 William Chamberlain of Hebron was Colchester visitor Sunday Burial of Thomas Robinson. The body of Thomas Robinson, a former resident of this place, was brought here for burial Saturday aft ernoon on the 8 o'clock train from Naugatuck. Burial was in St. An drew's cemetery. Edward Driscol1 of New Haven, was at his home on wiIiimantic avenue | over Sunday. Harold Porter of Hebron was the guest Of his parents MT. and Mrs M. J. Porter on Pleasant street Sum day.
 Charles T. Wilson of Worcester Mass, was calling on friends here Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
JEWETT CITY
Christmas Party for Congregational
 Kindergarten ciass-Motorist ,De-
 n1olishes Railroad Gates. .

Mrs. F. B, Robinson gave a Christ mas party for the Kindergarten class of the Congregational Sunday school, in the vestry Monday afternoon. The mothers were invited to the party, for which the children have been working for some time. There was a short programme, all the children singing Jesus Bids Us Shine, and Snowflakes. The story of Christmas and the Infant Jesus was told by the children, Re- becca Hewitt recited In the Heart, and Myrtle Stetson recited also. Four little girls with their dolls sang Dolly's Lullaby. They were Ruth Ballou, Re- becca Hewitt, Ellen Faust and Gwen dolyn filling. On table was a little Christmas tree, on which were the gifts the children had made for their mothers. A lunch of sandwiches, cup cakes and milk was served the chill dren, while the mothers had cake and tea. Mrs. Robinson was assisted by Nicol and Charlotte Cady.
 Railroad Gates Demolished.
 The Main street railroad crossing is minus the gates for Q time. During the rain storm Friday afternoon a To- cal man drove down the hill in his automobile. The windshield was cov- cred in rain and mist, the road was icy, and he did not see that the gates were down. As far as he was con- cerned the gates were so much paper But the gates were smashed and the car was damaged as to the hood, head lights and radiator. The train for which the gates were down, stopped a few feet short of the crossing.
 Begonias, cyclamen, ferndard, table, ferns. Tracy's Store, r. c. Whiting Adv.
 Undersees Operation.
 Mrs. Louis Masse was operated upon for appendicitis at Backus hospital Norwich, Sunday. Her condition was favorable Monday.
 Brief Mention.
 Edwin keene of Putnam was the guest of Miss Lavinia Littlefield Sum- day.
 Mrs. A. w. Harris was in charge oi the reading room at Slater library Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21


 The community was shocked Sum day morning to learn that Harvey s. Abel was dead. MT. Abel had attended to his business as usual Saturday and up to g o'clock Saturday night was apparently in his usual good health; Shortly after g o'clock. while seated at his desk in the Eaton drug store, he complained of a sharp pain over his right eye. He appeared weak and gradually grew weaker. A physician was sent for and he was immediately taken to the Johnson Memorial hos arrival at the hospital and remained so until he died, about o'clock Sunday morning.
 He was born in Bozrah Sept 21. 1857. son of Simeon and Fannie Stark Abel He attended the public schools of his native town and later took course at a business college in Pough- keepsie, N. '. After leaving school, he was employed in a clothing store in Putnam
 He came ot Stafford Springs 34 years ago and bought the business of L. K Lord. For several years he conducted the Blue Front Clothing store. He was postmaster at Stafford Springs for 12 years, having been appointed by President Roosevelt, and held the office until the present democratic ad- ministration. He has been in the drug business for the past two years and was president and principal owner or the Eaton Drug company. He has served as a member of the school board and of the board of relief. He was prominent in republican politics 1 and for years was a member of the state central committee from the old l Twenty fourth district. He had also been chairman of the republican town committee and registrar of voters. He was a 32d degree Mason and had been grand high priest of the grand chapter | of Royal Arch Masons of this state. ! He was a past master of Ionic lodge, | No. 110 F. A. and A. M., and a past 1 high priest of Orient chapter, R. A. M., | of this town. He had also been a dis | trict deputy of the grand lodge of Con- | necticut.
 He is survived by his wife and | daughter, Miss Alice Abel. a teacher | in the public schools of Danielson and ' two brothers, Dwight of WillimantiC ! and Warren of Stamford
 Gift to Chief Hayes.
 Thomas J. Hayes who resigned as
 a member of the local fire company
 when he was appointed chief of police
 was pleasantly surprised Saturday | evening when he was called to the
 engine house and given a nice easy | chair. The gift was from members oi | the company. Mir. Hayes has been 2 very efficient fireman and for severa
 years he was the company's foreman
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
WHY CAMPAIGN OF THE
 DARDANELEs FAILED
Fleet of Allies Neglected to Follow Up Great Eombardment of March 19.

Vienna, Nov. 20 (Correspondence of The Associated Press .)-Had the allied meet returned to its attack on the Dardanelles batteries on the day fol- lowing the great bombardment of March 19 last, the waterway to Con- stantlnople surely would have been forced, in the opinion of a number of artillery officers of the defense works near Tschanek Kale, expressed to The Associated Press correspondent, who has just come from the Dardanelles front to Vienna.
 One of the principal batteries had Tor three of its large calibre guns just four or Its large armor piercing shells when night silenced the British and French fleets.
 For the fourth. five shells were left. making Tor the entire battery a total
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
pon,t seeId FretfuI chiIdr.n.

That nervousness, fretting and rest fessnsss is no doubt caused by worms or constipation. Instead of whipping or scolding, give your child treat ment of Kiclkapoo Worm Killer. Nice candy confections that kill the worms and are laxative enough to move the bowels and expei not only the worms, but accumulated pofsons. These poisons and worms bring on fever. make children nervous and irritable, reduce their vitality and make them victims of sickness. Get a box of Kicpal5oo Worm Killer today at your druggist, only 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Recent Hospital Patients.

Mrs F. E. Hall of IS Valley street extension was taken to St. Joseph's hospital Monday morning suffering from ccnyulsions following childbirth. Among other recent patients admitted are Mrs. Oscar Peterson of SS Oak street, internal trouble; George A. Taft, Johnson House. rheumatism, and Dorothy, the five year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. M. J. Sweeney of Jack son street, who was operated on Sun day afternoon for an abscess in the side.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Preparing for Ice Harvest.

Mayor Daniel P. Dunn, with the water committee of the board of alder men and Supt. s. Moulton, made an inspection of the city's ice plant at the pumping station at Mansfield Mon day afternoon with a view to ascertain ing what repairs were necessary. They found the ice on the pond some six or seven inches thick and it was prob able that they will soon begin to har- vest ice, if the present weather con tinues Some few repairs were found necessary and will be attended to at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
carARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with local applications. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh and Tn order to cure 1t you must take internal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and acts directly Halls Catarrh Cure is not a Quack medicine. It WAS prescribed by one of the best physicians In this country for years and is a regular prescription. It Is composed Of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous sur faces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients Is what produces such wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, O.
 Sold by druggists, price 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consu-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21

Dorothy, Mrs. James Moreland, and daughter Mary, and Carl Mathewson.
 The Adams Express company's of fee here has undergone a considerable amount of repairs and a great inn provement can readily be seen.
 The stage hands and ushers of the Lily theatre are preparing to give a minstrel show. G
 MT. and Mrs. George H. Cleary and son have returned to their home in New London after spending a few days at the home of Mrs. Cleary's sister, Mrs. Frederick King.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Personals,

c. L. Beach is in Boston for the week.
 John E. Fitts is in New Haven on business.
 Charles Reed was a Colchester vis- itor Monday
 Clarence Foster was in Colchester Monday on business.
 P. S. Hills has returned from a visit in East Hampton with relatives.
 Miss Helen Hunt of Norwich called on friends here Monday on her way to Boston.
 Mrs. George R. Ennis of Worcester is the guest of her parents, Mir. and Ms. E. c. Backus.
 T. E. Sullivan and Master Walter Sullivan are in New London, guests of pr. Daniel Sullivan of that city.
 Mrs. John McCaffery of New York is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Cornelius Sullivan, of Brook street.
 Miss Margaret Corrigan has arrived in this city from Bridgeport to spend the Christmas vacation at the home of her sister. Mrs. John Fitzgerald.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
FUNERAL.
Katherine karnInsky.

The funeral of Katherine Kaminsky, who died Saturday afternoon at St. Joseph's hospital in this city, was held fFo Moaaa ner sn ia1e none or on to tyss street s requiem high mass at St. Joseph's church at o'clock. Rev. Philip J. Mooney officiated. The bearers were members of St. Joseph'sf Polish so- was a member. Burial was in St. Jo- seph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
GOLDEN WEDDING OF COL.
 AND MRS. HENRY WATTERsoN,
Veteran Newspaper Editor and Wife in |
 Perfect Health and Happy.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 2o.-Colonel Henry Watterson. the veteran news paper editor of Louisville. ky, and Mrs. Watterson quietly celebrated their golden wedding anniversary here to- day with friends and relatives. Both Mrs. Watterson and myself are in per- feet health today, and very happy" was the message the colonel gave to the newspapermen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
VILLAGE PEOPLE ATTENDED
 GOLDEN WEDDING
Of MT. and Mrs. David Herbert,
 Former Local Residents

When MT. and Mrs. David Herb ert, formerly resident of Plainfield and now living in Jewett City cele- brated the golden anniversary of tehir wedding Saturday evening at their home in Jewett City, the following Plainfield relatives and friends were present: MT. and Mrs. Fred Arse nault and family, MT. and Mrs. Will jam Arsenault and family, the Misses Aurore. Laura, Mary and Rose Arse nault, MT. and Mrs. Peter Herbert and family, MT. and Mrs. Napoleon cha put and family, MT. and Mrs. Alfred Chaput, Miss Melvina Chaput, Adelard Laffesh, MT. and Mrs. Wallace Pour fer and family, MT. and Mrs. John Souwerbutts and MT. and Mrs. Stanis- las Charron and Andrew Arsenault Durfee Pechie, a former resident of Plainfield and now working in Canada, Is spending Christmas holiday with his parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
WILLIMANTIC

of the $5,0o0 desired had been obtained and the success of the project is as- sured. The campaign will be con- the odds and ends,. and reach those whom it has been impossible to get at so far, and on Jan. 3rd the final lunch will be held and the final report made.
 subscribed, and the amount needed, follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21

Bridgeport.-The rehearsals for the sacred historical pageant to be given by the school children under the au- spices of the Queens Daughters are progressing and it is said that it will be one of the finest musical events and tableaux vivants ever staged in the city. The pageant is to be given at Polls theatre Sunday evening, Jan. 2d.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Brief Mention.

Welles Wilcox is in Holyoke on bus mess.
 James E. Bennett spent Monday in Putnam.
 William Cotter is in Bridgeport on business.
 E. T. Smith is in Hartford for a few days.
 Mrs. John Mccarthy has returned from Boston.
 Fred Wildey of Stafford was a local visitor Modnya.
 Rufus Warden of South Wilmington spent Monday in this city.
 Miss R. E. Taylor has returned from a visit in Middle Haddam.
 Theodore Downing of Hartford was a recent visitor in this city.
 Mrs. F. E. Guild is spending a few days in Boston with relatives.
 Mrs. Robert Batty of South Willing ton spent Monday in this city.
 MT. and Mrs. George Hammond are visiting relatives in Worcester.
 Mrs. Martha Potter is entertaining her sister, Mrs. William Smith of New York.
 John Fitzgerald is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald of Rock vile.
 James Sullivan has returned tc Hartford after few days here with his family.
 Miss Mae Richard of HoIyoke is the guest of Miss Violet Snow of Lower Main street.
 Charles Backus, who has been wis., iting relatives in this city, has re- turned to Providence.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Mathieu are guests of Mrs. Mathfeu's parents, al New Milford, for the Christmas hol- idays.
 Msis Pauline Bill, student at Co. lumbia, New York, has arrived here to spend the Christmas holidays al the home of her father, A. I. Bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
NEARLY S4,4oo PLEDGED.
Remaining S657 for Swimming Pool Practically Assured-Report of the Teams,

Although the total amount needed for the swimming pool to be installed in the '. M. c. A. building was not pledged when the members of the teams met for lunch Monday noon, it was announced that nearly $4, 400
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
City Labor Payroll.

The city labor payroll for the week ending Dec. IS, 1915, totalled $469. 50, divided as follows: Police department, s142.40: street department, $21S.03; maintaining sewers. $23; waterworks, S91.17.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21

MiddIetown.-Ffrst Selectman How ard Peck said the other day that the applications for aid from the town were much fewer this year than they were a year ago. Practically every body who Is able to work is doing so
 he said, and more could find work
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
PLAINFIELD
George Dubois Injured by Horses kiek-lnterests of the Churches Personal Items.

Personal Items.
 George Dubois of South Plainfield is suffering with a badly injured ankle, caused by a kicking horse.
 Mrs. Herbert Parkhurst of Locust Grove farm spent Sunday with Mrs. Fred Lyon.
 G. H. Wellington of Philadelphia visited friends nere and at Packer Friday.
 Mrs. George H. Davis of Woodstock was a recent visitor at the home of Mrs. Lillibridge.
 Selectman $. A. Coffey has finished the personal tax enumeration.
 Joseph Carter and Henry Dodge of Scotland were visitors with MT. Dodge's parents Sunday.
 Byron Haskell was taken from his regular position to fire No. 138 into Providence Saturday.
 Catholic Church Notes.
 At St. Johns church there was ben ediction of the blessed sacrament at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, after which the Rosary and Children of Mary so- cieties held meetings. Confession will be heard Friday afternoon and even- at 5, and S.30.
 Congregational Services.
 At the Congregational church Rev. MT. Phillips of Hanover preached at II o'clock. Sunday school was con- ducted by Supt Jason Lathrop. The Christian Endeavor subject was How the Prophecy of the Angels Christmas Song May Come True. The Christmas tree and exercises will be held Friday evening.
 The Benefit club will meet in the church Monday evening.
 St. PauPs Church.
 Sidney Bard officiated Sunday at the services of morning prayer and Litany at St. PauPs. The G. F. $. held an initiation service after the regular ser vices, with Rev. James H. George, Jr., officiating. They met Monday evening in the basement for regular meeting. The third annual Christmas tree of St. Pauls will be held Friday at p. m., and are public. A large number of Manchester Unity Odd Fellows went from here Saturday and took part in the parade at Nor | wich.
 Local Notes. Joseph Desaunier was a recent vis- | itor in New London. Among the local people in Norwich I l11r
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
ON PRIMARY BALLOT
 AS REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE.

Blank Petitions Received by Republi- can Leaders at Lansing, Mich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21

President Theodore Roosevelt on the primary ballot as the republican can didate for president were received by republican leaders here today. The petition blanks were mailed from Flint in plain envelopes, and no one here appeared to know the identity of the sender.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Another Boost in Price of Gasoline.

Gasoline went up again Monday in this city, the retail price advancing this morning to A cents. The whole sale price was raised Monday to 21
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21

cents, and the local garages immedi- ately notified their customers of to- days raise.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21

czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria win visi, the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 2e.-Blank peti- lions to place the name of former
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
Local Notes.

Joseph Desaunier was a recent vis- itor in New London.
 Among the local people in Norwich Monday were Miss Alice Bernier, Miss Mary Bernier, Miss Laura Bernier, Mrs. Arthur Tililnghast and daughter
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
What Is eoinq On Tonight.

Willimantic Woman's C1ub-after- noon.
 Willimantic Camp, No. S5, Woodmen of the World, K. of P. hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-21
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Sudden Death of ex-Postmaster Har- vey s. Abel, Native of 5ozrah- Firamen's Gift to Chief of Police Hayes.
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