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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
TWO SUPERIOR COURT
 SUITS WITHDRAWN.
Foreclosure on Taftville Property and
 5000 Claim for Trolley Accident.

An $500 foreclosure suit on real es- tate in Taftville, which was brought in the superior court by the Jewett City Cavings bank against Heman Murray, Caroline Gladue and John Dejaflafs. all of Norwich, and Peter Duquette of Sprague. has been withdrawn Caro- line Gla6ue claimed a S780 mortgage on the property, John Dejarlais $75 mecheDie's lien and Peter Duquette a $50 mechanics lien.
 A suit for $3.o00 damages brought against the Connecticut company by Patrick Donohue of New London has been settled and withdrawn. MT. Dom ohue sued on account of injuries which he rec eived on Sept. 8, 1912, while in trolley car in New London which was run into from behind by another car On Main street. near the Old Town mill property. He was thrown against a seat and sustained serious injuries to his back, bladder and kidneys, com- polling him to pay S100 for medical at tendarce and preventing him for a long time from engaging In his regular occupation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
FUNERALS.
Mrs. John Skinner.

Rev. Edward s. Worcester, pastor of Broadway Congregational church, conducted a funeral service over the remains of Amelia Stranahan, widow of John Skinner, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. J. w. Williams, at Massapeag, on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Burial is to take place in East Haddam today (Thursday) Church & Allen had charge of the flu neral arrangements.
 Mrs. Skinner died Tuesday at her sisters home in Massapeag after a short illness. She had been in poor health for several years and death was due to neuritis. Mrs. Skinner was born in East ,Haddam on January 8, 1928 and was the daughter of James and Anna Miner Stranahan. S1fe was united in marriage with John Skin ner number of years ago and for a long time MT, and Mrs. Skinner made their home in New York. For the past ten years Mrs. Skinner had lived with her sister, in Massapeag. Mrs. Skin ner leaves a daughter, Miss Ella Skin ner of MaSSapeag two sisters, Mrs J. w. Williams of Massapeag and Mrs, Isabella Ford of Hartford and a broth CT. James Stranahan, in Colorado.
 Charles Henry Harrington.
 The funeral of Charles Henry liar rington, who died in Franklin on Nov. 1, was held at the funeral parlors. of Undertaken c. A. Gager. Jr., No 70 Franklin street, Wednesday afternoon at ?. o'clock. Rev. c. A. Northrop. of ficiated and burial took place in Yan- tic cemetery. The bearers were Frank Harrington, Charles Baldwin, Leslie Baldwin and R. F. Pendleton Rela- tives and friends attended and there were floral remembrances.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
PROBABLY ORGANIZER
 IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT
George A. Parsons, Out of State Labor Bureau, Will Work for A. F. of L.

Labor Commissioner William s. Hyde on Tuesday notified George A. Pasons, special agent of the labor bu- reau that after December l his ser- vices would not be needed. MT. Par sons at once resigned his position and Wednesday, his official connection with the bureau ceased.
 MT. Parsons has been special agent of the bureau sixteen years. He was first appointed by Commissioner Har- " E. Back. MT. Parson said We'd nesday that it was more than likely he would become connected with the American Federation of Labor as an organizer. His first work will be the development of a movement for the securing of eight hours day for the textile workers in the eastern part of the state and MT. Parson will be sent to that territory to organize the work CTS into unions.
 Commissioner. Hyde has had under consideration for the position Orson F. Curtis of New Britain and John Costello of Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
STOP SCALP ITCH
 AND FALLING HAIR
How Dull, Lifeless Hair May Be Frightened and
 Inyieorated
Invigorated

People whose hair looks duIf and lifeless and who find fl growing dry, brittle, splitt'sg at ends and coming out fast at every combing, need geil- uine scalp invfgorator and should set one without a days delay. A little Parisian Sage rubbed brislxly Into the scalp with the finger tips twice daily will work wonders for hair of this kind Just few days use and the hair becomes glossy and heztthy look ing, dandruf vanishes, scalp stops itching and hair stops falling cut Parisian Sage is more than a hair tonic. It is a scalp treatment and it's use means strong. beautiful hair and . healthy scalp. Lee & Osyeod and leading druggists eyerywhere sell Parisian Sage. It is not expensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
MAN FOUND DEAD IN BED
Death Came to Joseph Repps in the Night Sherman Street-Probably Caused by Grinders Consumption Had Been Sick and Unable to Work for Months

he came in to apply for place to sleep he told Captain D. J. Twomey that he was sick and his chest was awful sore"
 The man was evidently in much dis tress, as he continually put his hand to his chest and said: Awful sore, Mir. Gapta in," so thai the police captain gave him the small room at police headquarters. where there is a cot, and tried to make him as comfortable as possible. The man was very grate- full for the attention that was shown him and said he felt better when he got into the warm room.
 Late Wednesday night Joe's brother, Nathan. who lives at 23 Cove street, and is employed at the mill at Yantic, learned of his brothers death and came to police headquarters with an- other brother, Roy Repps. who Is em- ployed at the Wauregan house.
 Nathan said that his brother Joe had come to this country in 1888 and had been first in Pennsylvania, but had lived around this section of the country for about IS years. He said that his brother had been sick and able to work but little for the last 10 months.
 The medical examiner gave Under takers Shea 6 Burke permission to take charge of the body.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
6AckUs HOSPITAL
 OFFICERS REELECTED.
Annual Meeting of Corporators Held
 on Wednesday.

The annual meeting of the corpor- ators of the Backus hospital was held on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at the hospital The only business was the election of officers, who were reelected as follows:
 Honorary president, William, A. Slater; president, Winslow T. Will jams; vice president, Henry A. Tir- reil; treasurer. Frank L. Woodland /; secretary, Philip T. Welles.
 John c. Averill was elected to the board of corporators and Oliver L. Johnson was reelected to the board.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

Joseph Reps, AS, native of Russian Poland. was found dead in bed We'd nesday morning at the home of MT and Mrs walenty Sufleski of No. Sher- man street. He had come there SICK about two days ago and had been al lowed to occupy an attick room. He ate good supper Tuesday night, Mrs Suf7eski told the medical examiner. Dr. Rush W. Kimball, and went to bed apparently no worse than he had been before, but when she went to call him at o'clock Wednesday morning she found him dead in bed.
 After the investigation that the Medical examiner made, he came to the conclusion that the mans death was probably caused by what is called grinders consumption. He had for merly worked at the file shop at the Falls, the medical examiner learned, but had not been able to work for number of months. and for time had been living with a brother, Nathan Repps, on a farm in Canterbury. The brother sold the farm and moved to this city and since then Joe has lived in the country and at various places here.
 It was later learned that Joe Repps had been a lodger at the police sta ton here on Saturday night and when
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
 DIES FROM FALL
T. A. Halpine, Native of Norwich, Fa-
 tally Hurt at Worcester.

The funeral of Thomas A. Halpine, !2, of Al Halpine street, Worcester, who died in City hospital Monday aft ernoon, as result of fractured skull sustained in fall. will be held from his home this (Thursday) aft ernoon. The Rev. Allyn K. Foster will offlciate.
 He fell down short flight of steps at the convenience station on the common Saturday. He was taken to the hospital in a police ambulance.
 MT. Halpine was veteran of the Civil war and took part in several of the ffcrcest battles. He was mem Der of George H. Ward Post 10, G. A. R., of Worcester.
 He was born in Norwich. Conn, where he spent his early life on a farm. He later became a mate on a eoasting vessel. When the war broke out he enlisted in New Haven, May g, 1861. In the Fourth Connecticut Infantry. When his term expired he reenlisted on the field but went with the heavy artillery. When he was mustered out he was first sergeant of Go. E. First Connecticut Heavy Ar tillery.
 Among the battles in which he par tieipated were Yorktown, Hanover, Haines Mills, Chichahominy, Golden Hill, Malvern Hill, siege of Peters burgh and Richmond and the capture and siege of Fort Fisher.
 Returning from the war. he entered the employ of the American Express company in Westerly, R. l.. and later was agent for the American, Ma tionaI, United States and Canada ex- press companies in North Adams, Mass. ---t-. .-'-
 Mir. Halpine went to Worcester in 1883. He was an express agent in Union station for several years and was retired on g. pension in 1890, after serving: the American Express com pany fer g years.
 Besides his wife he leaves three sons. Alden R. and H. Lincoln Hal pine of Worcester. and Norman N. Halpine of Portland, Me
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

The Central Baptist Sunday school will be represented at the Stamford convention by Superintendent James L. Case, Rev. J. B. SIocum and other members of the school.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

A Norwich motorist who was in Hartford Wednesday states that there are 1S0 varieties of domestic and inn ported chrysanthemums in bloom in Elizabeth park.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
HARTFORD HOTEL MAN
 PLAINTIFF AGAINST MARIAN
Has Bill for $2oe.2o Apparently In cured in Election Expenses.

Former Congressman and now Postmaster Bryan F. Mahan, of New London, unsuccessful candidate for the nomination for United States sen ator against Governor Simeon E. Bald win. irf- 1914, has been sued in the court of common pleas for Hartford county by Robert J. Allyn. proprietor of the Allyn house. in Hartford, on 0 bill for room rent, cafe and telephone charges and money loaned, amount ing to $209.2O.
 According to the complaint the first charge is under date of July 29, 1914, and is $2.50 for room, $20 cash loaned. and 70 cents for phone. On August 27 are charges of $s for room and a cafe bill. In the first part of Septem- Der there are numerous charges and on September IT. the day of the dem ocratic convention in Foot Guard hall appears a charge of SPA for 31 rooms at $4 each, also charges of $10 for rooms No. 35 and 36 and about s10 cafe bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
OFFICERS ELECTED.
For lenes Hachedeck, Hebrew Sick
 Benefit Society.

The Lenes Hachedeck, which Is a Hebrew sick benefit society, elected the following officers at it's regular meeting held this week at the hall of the Congregation Brothers of Joseph: Chairman, Myer Blumenthal: secre- tary, A. Cramer, and treasurer, Israel Lyman.
 } Reports were made that showed there had been hardly any payments required for benefits in the last six months. It was voted on motion of Abraham Marshak to give $25 to the fund for the European war sufferers, and the money was turned over to Rabbi J. N. Rosenberg to send. The rabbI was received as a new member of the organization. It was voted to have another meeting on the first Sunday next month with an entertain ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
GRANGE HuskINe BEE.
Norwich Patrons of Husbandry Had
 Merry Evening at Norwich Town.

About 15O members of Norwich grange, No. TIP, P. of H.. had merry evening Wednesday at the home and barn of Albert G. Miner on Hunting ton avenue at Bean Hill. where they had husking bee. In the early part of the evening there was a busy time husking in the barn, with the time honored privileges accorded to the finders of red ears, and after this there, was dancing, for which John M. Swahn and Dr. R. R. Kinkead fur Ilished the music of the old-fashioned tunes that go with husking
 An oyster chowder with doughnuts, cider, apples and coffee was served in the house under the direction of Hen ry M. Colt, and there was music and a general social time in the parlor. MT. Miner was assisted by John Hanna and Adelbert Rudd in making the ar engagements at the place to accommo- date the merrymaking crowd and ev- erybody agreed that they knew how to fix things right.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
CONCLUSION OF BRAIN. R.. F.. Main of Franklin Fell. From
 Load of Hay Here.

Wednesday afternoon about two o'clock. R. M. Maine of Blue Hill, Franklin, fell from a load of hay, while driving through Union street. MT. Main struck on the left side of the face, causing bruise over the eye and a concussion of the brain. MT. Main was taken to police head quarters and Dr. James J. Donohue was called to attend him. Dr. Dona- hue accompanied by Officer Frank Henderson, took him to the Baclxus hospital in his automobile.
 Mir. Main was driving the load of hay ito the stables of J. M. Young. There had been no serious develop ments in his condition since the acci- dent.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

Y Pink rambler roses are still bloom ing at The Castle, ex-Goverpor T. M.
 Walters residence at Neptune park,
 the wear.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
PETITION TO HAVE
 WOLFE DECLARED BANKRUPT
Former New London Man Disappeard
 Leaving Many Claims.

An involuntary petition in bank ruptcy was filed Tuesday in the United States district court at Hart ford and Bloomfield, formerly of this city. Mir. Wolfe disappeared few weeks ago and nothing has been heard of him. this petition being the result.
 The petitioners claim that Wolfe owes more than s20,o0o and is in- solvent, and that he permitted while insoivent several creditors to obtain preference, MT. Wolfe was tax col lector at Bloomfield. He was a grad. uate of Bulkeley high school, class of 1902, and was prominent there in athletics
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
Russian Officer inspeets ealiaudet Sea-Pianss.

Lieut.. Victor Utgoff of the Russian navy came here from New York in company with Edson F. Gallaudet, on Tuesday to inspect the sea-paines which the Gallss1det Engineering Co. are building for the United States government. Lieut.. Utgoff is in this of aeroplanes for the Russian gov. ernment Lieut. Utgoff lunched at the Wauregan house Tuesday noon with Messers. GaIlaudet and Tuesday evening was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Edson F. Gallaudet at dinner at their home on Huntington place.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
NAVY YARD NOTES.
Ships Arrive and Depart-Getting the
 Barracks Into Shape.

The monitor Ozark unloaded at the Navy Yard on Wednesday and is ex- pected to leave there today.
 The Ponemah is expected back from Newport today having gone there to coal.
 The supply ship Fulton arrived at the yard on Wednesday morning. The work that is going on at the Navy Yard now is in cleaning up the grounds, and getting the barracks in shape. It is expected that the cleo tric lights for the yard vii be by next week.
 The officers gre now occupying their barracks and there are from 165 to 175 men at the yard. .
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
HAVEN'T PAID.
People of Connecticut Who Owe the
 Government.

The government has issued list of the names of Connecticut residents who, having been advanced money by the United States to assist them in getting home from Europe on thA out break of the war. have failed to repay the government. The amount of their indebtedness also is given. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, who is in charge of collecting this money, says the refusal of these persons to pay is unjustifable. The list includes:
 Jos. Carl Landa, Church street, Norwich, $40.
 Adolph Viaccovic. Golden street. New London; $15.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
SHARED THEIR FLOWERS
 WITH THEIR NEIeHRoRs
Mrs. Ellen Gardner and Clarence Nor cross Exhibited Chrysanthemuns and Other Flowers.

Mrs Ellen Gardner and Clarence Norcross opened. their home on Maple street Wednesday evening to neigh bors and friends, to enjoy with them their collection of chrysanthemums and other flowers Many of the well known plants. in all their beautiful coloring, were found among the chrys- anthemums, which were artistically arranged with large ferns about the rooms.
 The exhibit included other flowers, as the cactus, begonias and old fash toned flowers all in a profusion of bloom, making a brilliant display and giving much pleasure to the 20 or more guests who were privileged to see them. Victrola selections were great ly enjoyed during the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

The fall meeting of the Connecticut Federation of Woman's clubs, which is to be held in the South Congrega- tional church in Bridgeport Tuesday, November ninth.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
MOTHERS ouIcKNEss
 SAVED DAUGHTERS LIFE.
Glass of Wood Alcohol Was Knock
 ed From Rose MaIIeson's Hands.


 Between and o'clock a woman whose name was given to Dr. John s. Blackmar as Dolly Bedoff, but at the Backlis hospital as Rose Malieson, 22, made an attempt at suicide at No. 10 sherman street but the wineglassful Of wood alcohol she was about to drink was knocked from her hand by her mother. But very little of the fluid got into her mouth.
 The doctor was called and hurried her in his automobile to the hospital where 1t was stated that hardly any of the poison had reached her stomach and she was in a comfortable condi- ton on Wednesday night
 It is said that trouble over c love affair was what led to the act.
 The affair made a great deal of ex- citement on the street as 1t took place In the house next door to where Jo- seph Repps had been found dead in bed Wednesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
PERSONALS

Ernest Watson of Pendleton Hill is working for Peter Ciccarelh in Norwich. S~e.s q
 Recent callers at Ripley Parks at North Stonington were MT. and Mrs. N. c. Lathrop of Montville.
 Richard B. Wheeler of North Ston- ington. who has been i'll for some time, has been spending a month at the Knapp cottage at Pleasant View
 Mrs. Eugene H. Merry of Willimap- tic, who has been operated on for<ap- pendicjtis in St. Josephs' hospital, is recovering favorably Mrs. Merry was formerly Miss Edna Chester of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
TO sTA4E HOSPITAL.
Thaddeus E. Peck, Inventor and Scien-
 fist, Committed from Stratford.

Thaddeus E. Peck, aged 77 years, one of the best-known chemists, scien- lists and inventors in the east has been committed to the Norwich State hospital from Stratford.
 { Mir. Peck was the founder of the Institute Ecclesia of -Stratford, and the inventor of several sewage disposal systems.
 It was reported that he recently threatened nieghbors with a revolver, and it is believed that this action led to his commitment.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
Benefit Supper Realized About $50.

At the benefit supper held in Nor man chapel Tuesday evening the con- nlittee of arrangements, was Mrs. c. E. Saunders, chairman. Mrs. William Ba- ker. Mrs. Clarence Bennett, Mrs. Rob- ert D. Ziomba, Mrs James Gilmore, Mrs James Parker and Mrs. John Mrs. c. Bushnell, Mrs. Lena Champiin, Mrs. J. H. Davis, Mrs. F., o. Moves, Mrs. William c. Moves, Mrs. Everett Peckhan.. Mrs. E. N. Phillips. Mrs. Edwer6 Purvis, Mrs; William Risley and Mrs. Louis Starkweather. About $50 was realized.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
Automobiles Before State seoretar,

day before the secretary of state Wayne l.. Storrs of Mansfield. Center, charged with reckless driving in Rock vile, had his license suspended for ten days. Lasbury of. Stafford Springs. who coL- lided with H. J. Parker of Hartford on Oct. IT, injuring. several persons, was reserved. Secretary Burnes requesting Parker to appear with witnesses at the next meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
Charged With Abusing Horse.

Michael Bendett. and Louis Shapiro were arrested on Wednesday afternoon about 1 o'clock by Policeman Charles Smith. They were charged with ev- sons in the Shannon building who saw the men driving a horse up up Laurel HfIl avenue made the com- plaiTlt,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

A North Stonington correspondent notes that Dwight Brown, metorman for the Norwich and Westerly Trac- tion company. has one of the best rab- bit dogs in that town.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
THROWN FROM CARRIAGE. PiainheId Farmers injuries Prove
 Fatal.

James Doyle. a prominent farmer of PlainEeld. died about midnight Nov 2 at the Rhode Island hospital in Provi- dence as a result of being thrown from his carriage when his horse became unmanageable. MT. Doyle was in his 66th year. .sA7s.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
WlNDHAM COUNTY COUPLE
 WEDDED IN THIS CITY
Groom From Moosup and Bride From
 Central Village.

Ernest A. Barr, pattern maker of MGosup, and Miss Myra Mayhew of Central Village. daughter of Edward Mayhew and Annie Farland were married in this city on October 30 by Rev. F. W Coleman. pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. The groom is 22 years of age and Is a native of Sterling, the son of Mathew Barr and. Sarah Johnstone. The bride was born in Moosup and is a year younger than the groom.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
Was Portuguese. Railroad EmpIoye

The man fatally injured by an ex- press train near. .Stonington, Tuesday has been identified as Jeremias Lopez, Portuguese laborer on rock ballast inf of the New Haven road east of Stonington. He stepped out of the way of one train anl in front of another. He was 46 years old un- married, and came from Waquoit.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

SteepIe Tom Fitzpatrick is still, at work pointing the two granite towers on St. Patrtck's church. It will re- quire several more days to finish the repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
Spoke in WiIIimantle.

< Rev. c. H. Ricketts spoke in Will 1imantic, Tuesday evening, at a Hal lowe'en banquet given in the parish house of the First Congregational church by the Sodalitas club. His sub- ject! was, Idols and Ideals <et
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

Wednesday in St. Patrick's church an anniversary high mass of requiem for John Murphy was sung by Rev. John H. Broderick.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

Norwich members have been notified that Mrs. Eli Whitney will give a luncheon at the New Haven Lawn members of the Connecticut Society of Colonial Danes preceding the semi annual meeting of the organization.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

Pointed finger tips are said to zk- indicative of a poeticai instinct.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04
Attended conaress of suraeons.

Dr. Rush W. Kimball and pr. P. J. Cassidy have returned after attend ton last week, The meeting occupied the whole week. =
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

tic Village Improvement society was held in the Baptist church Monday ev- ening. There were about 50 present One of the speakers was Joseph T. Cruttenden, of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

Mrs James E. Fuller has returned to her home on Washington street after a visit with her son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. F.. P: Bach eler in Talcottyille. Mrs. Bacheler came with her for a brief visit here.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

A decrease of from forty to 75 per cent. of that ,of former years is not cd in the potato crop of Salem this year. The decrease is due largely to the blight rot or scab which destroy the potatoes before grown to full size
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

MT. and Mrs. Clarence Winthrop Bowen have closed their country place, Bald Hill, at Woodstock, and are at the Plaza, New York, before opening their house, No. East Six ty-Third street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

THERE h no aaxertising med.ana n Eastern Copnectlcut equal to The Bu1- bAtip for husinaa- raautfa '+-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

The executive committee of the state board of agriculture will meet in Hartford at Hotel Garde, Tuesday at 12.30 o'clock. The matter of hold ing a mid-winter meeting will be dis cussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-04

The First Baptist church of West Hartford will install it's first regular mister in great many years late this month. when Rev. Earle Winthrop Darrow, of Wilmington will become the pastor. -+.t