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Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23

 have been recent callers in Norwich. Schooner Star, Capt. Stephen Bag nell. has gone to New York with a load of cod.
 Cadets Football Officers.
 John Cammeyer has been chosen manager and John Robinson captain of the football team to be organized among the cadets. The organization will send its first three officers to Nor wich next week at the celebration by St. Mary's T. A. B. of the birthday of Father Mathew.
 Leverett Thompson spent Tuesday in Norwich
 his parents. MT. and Mrs. Enos Wilder, has returned to Watertown.
 Miss Esther Rathbun has returned from a stay of two weeks with rela- tives in Groton.
 Harry Rathbun has returned to his duties in Waterbury.
 J. F. Soaring of New York has been for a few days at Cove Nook.
 Caleb Haley has returned to New York after a short stay at his summer home here.
 On q Fishing Trip.
 George l. Wilcox is spending a few days on a fishing trip on board the power boat Elizabeth.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert P. White are III
 Miss Lillie Stahler, a frequent visitor in the village, is i'll with typhoid fever at her home in New London.
 cottasers Leave.
 Mason's Island colonists have nearly all returned to their bones in the city, only a few cottages being open now.
 L. L. Park has returned from a visit in Norwich.
 Elmer Massie has returned to his home in Kansas City.
 Mrs. Lithgrow of New York has been the guest of Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Pot ter.
 Mrs. Mabel Mahoney of New York is here for a short visit.
 Mrs. Charles Butson entertained the Silver Link society Wednesday.
 Several names are to be acted upon at the meeting of Maple Leaf camp Royal Neighbors. next Monday night Nelson Brown has been home from Suff1eld on a business trip. Angus MacQuarrie has gone to Ham. ilton, N. T., to take the examination for Colgate.
 A. A. Ireland has returned to New York after spending the summer here
 Mrs. Leroy TomplCins, Miss Beti Tompkins and Master Billy Tompkini have returned. to Rutherford. N. J. after a few weeks at Riverview cot. tage.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23
$25 and Costs for Using Brass
 knuckIes

Joseph Gorski, the employe of the Vanderman Manufacturing company, who was before the police court Mon day morning for carrying concealed weapons and also for assault, changed his plea to guilty before court was adjourned that morning, but after most of those in attendance had left the court. A fine of S25 and costs was imposed for the concealed weapons charge, inthis case brass knuckles, and $3 and costs for assault. The fines and costs have been paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23
Mrs. Joseph D. carter.

Mrs. Joseph P. Carter.
 Mildred Louise, wife-cf Joseph P. Carter, died at her homo in Scotland Tuesday night after a lengthy illness with leukamia. She was a native of Canterbury, born July Is, 1891, the daughter O. Fred $. and Hattie (E.ich- llond) Hyde. There survive her Ter parents, husband and two sisters, Mss Isabel IESoe of ( anterbury and Mrs. Wilf-ed Lewis of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23
panbury Teacher for Natchaus School.

Margaret T. Whitely. a graduate of New Milford High School and of aDn- bury Normal school. and resident of Wednesday to assume charge of the overflow pupils from the fourth, fifth and seventh grades at the Natchaug
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23

Canada's population now exceeds 5000 900. according to a recent esti- mate from Ottawa
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23
RemodeIine Railroad Restaurant.

The work of remodeling and deco rating the restaurant at the railroad station has been completed, and the work of installing the new equipment will be started at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23
OBITUARY

commercial teaching at the state norb- al school in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23
BROOKLYN'S BIC FAIR
Attracts Crowd On Wednesday When Weather Proved Ideal Fine Exhibits in All Lines-Fakirs Kept Of Midway Three Fined for Having Liquor to Sell.

John Baton of Wauregan, Henry Dor rance of Piainfield, N. c. Williams of Brooklyn, Charles s. Hyde of Canter- bury and O. B. Carpenter of Eastford are among the well known exhibitors who have entries. Mir. Williams shows an especially fine pen of four regis tered Guernseys and they attracted a great deal of attention during the day. Many oxen are also shown at the fair, Charles s. Hyde of Canterbury having, as usual, fine list of Devons.
 suffragettes Active.
 The suffragists are not overlooking a chance to make converts at the fair and representatives of the Danielson Equal Franchise League were busy distributing literature during the day.
 County Farmers' Association.
 The windham County Farmers as- sociation is represented at the fair by an exhibit arranged by County Agent w. C. Kennedy, and 1t attract ed much attention. Farmers. who this organization are coming more and more to see it's value and will no doubt soon give it full and hearty support.
 Amusement Features.
 The special features provided to amuse the crowds proved popular in every respect. Throughout the day lhhoAC was CnIOgCaf Ane CO0CtTIS DN St. James band of Danielson. The Starratt's animal circus was a great feature for young and old. showing acts that were very fine. There was an interesting exhibit of the work of German Shepherd police dogs from the Palisade kennels of Henri I. Bear at East killingly. Ten grown or near ly grown animals and seven puppies were shown and were admired all day long. Some of these dogs arc valued at several hundred dollars each Kennedy Family Scoops Prizes. Wednesday morning there was an exhibition of family driving horses on the track and the Kennedy family of killingly-Danielson and Dayville- cleaned up. The three prizes went to Frank Kennedy. Mrs. Prank Kennedy and Louis E. Kennedy.
 Oxen and sceer teams gave exhibi- tions in the enclosure during the morning. this affair proving of inter est chiefly to men, who followed the event closely.
 Racing Card Rearraneed.
 On account of trouble in filling speed classes as scheduled, it was decided Wednesday to rearrange the days racing. doing away with the original classification and making all races special. J. Carl Witter. who officiat- ed in the same capacity at the Wood SIOCk IalT laSI week, came over anC very capahly acted as starter.
 The race results of the afternoon were as follows:
 Free for all Class. Dingcas. F. O. Rose ........ 1 1 ri Be Musco. C. Sharon ....2 | Star Agent E. Vosburg, -...
 Time-2.2e. 2.26. 2.24.
 Special Three Minute Class. Beatrice. N Fontaine IIa5 Don c, F. Shippee ........ 2 2 3 2 | Single M.. James Adams Q. 3 Time-2.33, 2.33 1-4, 2.34. 2.33 l-4 2.33. D-.-
 Closing Day Today. The management of the fair look | for a large attendance this closing day Fewer children will be present. how | ever, as on Wednesday schools fl | Brooklyn and some surrounding town were closed to permit the young peo ] pie to get to the fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23
Free for all Class.
CIosinu Day Today.

Closing Day Today.
 The management of the fair looks for a large attendance this closing day Fewer children will be present, how ever. as on Wednesday schools in Brooklyn and some surrounding towns were closed to permit the young peo- pie to get to the fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23
MYSTIC

Two Alarms of Fire "Wednesday Mornins-county w. c. T. U. Meet ins-Store ureIarized-FuneraI of Mrs. B. F. Van Aukens.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23
NOANK
Tierney Cadets Football Team Organ izins cottasers Leaving Mason's Island.

Charles Lewey and w. O. Rathbun have been recent callers in Norwich.
 Schooner Star, Capt. Stephen Bag nell. has gone to New York with a load of cod.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-23
Choicest Breeds of Cattle.

A man could enjoy himself down around the cattle section, however, and hundreds did. The capacity of the cattle building was tested to pro- vide space for the animals entered for prizes. E. M. Wheaton of Putnam.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25

Scientific Methods Laid Before
Students by Schools
Experts.

LANSING. Mich. June 25.-Demon-
STATIONS OF scientific farm manage
ment will be given in all parts Of
Michigan. as the result of advice
given the county agricultural agents of
the state Wednesday at NJ. A. G. by
Prof. c. b. Smith Of Washington.
who is in charge of all agricultural
extension work in the northern and
western states. Emphasis Will be
placed on finding the system of farm
ing best suited TO give profitable re-
suits in each community.
At the meeting il was decided that
hencefOrward the agents must not
test cattle for tuberculosis except
purely for demonstration purposes.
BY the new ruling il is expected that
any complaints of Partially in max
ing tests can be avoided.
Plans were discussed for field work
among the potato growers of the
state in charge of c. w Wade. Ten
tative plans are being formed for a
state and national potato show to be
held in Grand Rapids Dec. l. > and 8.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
NEWS OF INDIANA and MICHIGAN
DIES FROM AUTO INJURIES
Babes Head l. Crushed-Others Are
Hurt i'm Battle Creek spill.

BATTLE CREEK. Mich. June %.
Reports from Nichols hospital indl-
cate that two lives viii be the cost OF
vacation motor trip TO Battle Creek.
terminating in the Overturnins OF
John CrOnkhite's automobile here.
Cronkhite's son. Arden. two years
old. was instantly killed. his head be-
ing crushed under the car. and CrOnk-
hite's skull was fractured and his
collar bone broken. He viii die.
The other victims. Mary Hall. IA
years old: Mildred Stringer. l. years
old, and Isabelle Cronkhite, Z years
old. through badly bruised are not
seriously hurt.
Cronkhite. a rural letter carrier on
his vacation, had motored 10 Battle
Creek with his own children and two
of the neighbors' girls. He was re-
turning at the rate Of 80 10 80 miles
an hour when a tire burst and the
auto skidded and upset buTying the
occupants underneath.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
ODOR EFFECTS VALUES
johnson County Farmers Complain of
Sewage i'm White River.

FRANKLIN. Ind. June 25.-Farm
ers living in the northwestern part Of
the county along the White river. APP
peared before the Johnson county
board OF review yesterday and asked
to have their taxes reduced because
of the alleged depreciation in the value
OF their property caused by the stencil
arising from the Indianapolis sewage
emptied into the stream. The farm
ers assert the sale Of land along the
creek is almost impossible FOR that
reason. They say the value 9; the
land for four miles on both sides OF
the river has been deprecated.
William Smith. who lives mile
from the river. testified that visitors
from Indianapolis and Franklin have
quit coming 10 his home because OF
the stencil.
Milton Paddock. living three-quar-
tiers Of mile away, said his family
was forced 10 close all windows during
the spring and summer at night and
toilet water in order 10 endure the
odor arising from the sewage. Robert
Champlain said his hired help had all
left because they could not endure the
odor.
The farmers said "A reduction i'm
their tax assessments would be only a
small return for the nuisance. but a
reduction at this time may help in
the fiFht 10 make the city of Indianap-
oils provide relief The matter was
taken under Amusement and il is
probable the reduction will be granted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
MYSTERIOUS DEATH IS
FOLLOWED BY ARRESTS
Body of Man Who Died in SAG.
inaW Hospital Sent for
Investigation.

SAGINAW. Mich. June 25.-Despite
efforts of the police To suppress all
facts il became known here WedneS-
day night that the stomach of Charles
\. Wittmuss. 80 years old. the Sagi-
nav man who died mysteriouslv in a
hospital here last Monday afternoon.
had been taken TO the University Of
Michigan at Ann Arbor Wednesday
afternoon for analysis for possible
traces of poison.
Wittmuss died about $50 Monday
afternoon and before an undertaken
could reach the hospital a physician
issued orders that the body was not
to he touched. A pOst-mortem was
Immediately held Mrs. Rose
Schmidt Wittmuss, widow Of the
dead man, Frank Duolawski. a
boarder, and Conrad Lecks we're
taken TO the police station Tuesday
morning at 2:30 and are still there
although no charge has been entered
against them.
Mrs Wittmuss kept a boarding
house on Fourteenth st. She and
Wittmuss had been married about six
years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
FARMER HANGS HIMSELF
BODY Found Hanging from JOist by
Wife-Had Seemed Downcast.

STURGIS. Mich. June 25.-Charles
Rowe, a life long resident of La
Grange county and for a number of
years a well known resident of the
city, committed suicide by hanging
himself with a rope haulter attached
10 a joice in the barn He had been
seen going home late in the afternoon
and seemed downcast. ON arriving
home he went direct TO the barn and
was found 10y his wife "a short time
after. Help was summoned. but when
the body was taken down life was
found extinct. His neck was broken.
He was well known in this community
as a hOrseman. and misfortune which
befell him of late is the cause of his
act. He leaves d wife and three broth
eTS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
SEND ELOPERS TO PRISON
Man Is Sent To- Penal Farm and
Woman TO Jail.

ELWOOD. md. June 25.-Ernest
Morley. a young cabinet maker OF
Newcastle. was taken TO the penal
farm for a six months stay and Mrs.
Frank Solomon was returned TO the
Madison county Jail. where she Will
be held for three months, as the re-
suit of an elOpement they took part in
contrary TO law.
Mrs. Solomon told her husband. who
walked here from indianapolis to get
her, that she preferred going to
prison to returning home with him.
She said he did not take good care
Of her. Solomon had spent his last
cent to find the man who ran off with
his wife.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
SNAKE BITES FISHERMAN
Unseen Animal Inhicts Wound Which
Becomes Serious.

COLUMBUS. Ind, June 25.-Willis
Phillips. a fisherman, is seriously i'll
and confined to his bed as the result
OF a snake bite, although he never
saw the snake Phillips was going TO
the river before daybreak a few morn
ings ago and while walking through
some timber, felt a singing sensation
in his right elbow. He thought he
had struck his arm against a sharp
twig of a sapling. lie paid no atten-
ton to the hurt for a day or two until
il began to swell and turn green. DR.
L. L. Wood found where teeth had
entered the flesh and says there is
no doubt but what the wound is a
snake bite.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
MEN WILL WEAR NECKTIES
Members of Anderson Church of God
To Follow Custom.

ANDERSON, Ind. June 25.-At a
meeting OF about 400 members of the
Church of God in Anderson, the mat
ter Of men wearing neckties. and the
question of life insurance and of in
strumental music in worship we're dis
cusSed. For several years all of these
matters have been up for considera-
tion. the sanction of any one OF them
being strongly opposed. Ii was de-
cided. however. that times and Gus
tom require change. and IL was agreed
that the matters discussed would be
regarded hereafter as things of per
sonal choice. 1t is expected the men
soon will resume the wearing Of neck
ties. They always have worn collars,
but abandoned neckties years ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
TRAVELLER is TAGGED
Woman Labelled Because She Could
Not Remember Name.

LAFAY ETTE. Ind, June 25. -
Mrs. John Parent arrived in Lafayette
N a Big Four train yesterday. wear
iny a large red tag on which was
printed her name and destination. She
had travelled from Jeffries, Ia. Mrs
Parent left here two weeks ago To
join a circus She was in the side
show, as she weighs 375 pounds. and
is less than FIVE feet. six inches tall
For years she travelled with shows
and then retired. She was for a time
in the Indiana Soldiers home.
Recently she expressed a desire tC
return TO circus life. and obtained a
position with n large circus. She
travelled with the show for a week
and then her mind began to wander
She could not remember her name OF
residence. The circus folk tagged her
and paid her fare to Lafayette.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
SEEKS TO END STRIKES
Lloyd George Wants Miners 10 Re
turn To Their Work.

LONDON. June 25.-Thc press ou-
reau announces that Minister OF Mu-
nitions Lloyd George met with execu-
tives Of the Miners confederation
Thursday and appealed to them To
stop the strikes and lockoUts IN the
trades associated with the manufaC-
ture OF munitions. The miners rep
resentatives agreed 10 take the appeal
under consideration and VIII meet
with Mr.. Lloyd George again Friday
10 report the sentiment OF the men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
VET0ES BOXING MEASURE
Gov. Ferris Forever Quicts Activities
by Michigan Promoters.

LANSING. June 25.-Gov. Ferris
Thursday sounded the death knell Of
boxing bouts in this state when he
sent letters TO the sheriffs of each of
the S3 counties informing them of the
law against glove contests and re-
questins them to see that the statute
is enforced.
Ever since he vetoed the Paul bill
that would have legalized 10 round
bouts in Michigan. the chief executiv Q
has been making a quiet investigation
of various boxing shows held in Mich
sion that they must be stopped.
Former Gov. Warner clamped the
boxing lid down 50 tight that no bouts
were held during the last two years Of
his administration but during the past
four years the game has fourished in
several Michigan cities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
DRUGGISTS END MEETING
Next Convention VIII BE Held at In
dianapOliS.

LAPORTE. Ind. June 25.-The In
diana Pharmaceutical association
closed its session at noon Thursday
after selecting Indianapolis as the
convention city for 1916 and electing
the following officers:
Charles Genolin. Nashville. pres
ident: A. ]. Frazier. Muncie, A.
y Didgely. Gary. W. s. Mar
gowski Delphi. vice presidents: W. F.
Werner. secretary; T. McCarter, In
dianapolis treasurer. Wood Niles of
Bloomington. J. a. Aubrey of Ham
mond and J. +. Lovett of Huntington,
were named as members of the exec
utiVe committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
DOPE H|ENDS IN RAGE
BURN DOWN DRUG STORE
Evidences in indianapolis Point
to InCendiariSm by Men En-
ragged Over New Law.

The motive lurking ever in the
crime-creased mind of the fire bug is
as varied as the hues Of the chame-
leon comparatively new plot has
been unraVeled as q result of the fire
that destroyed the drug store of w.
a. Dodge on the west outskirts of In
annapolis. The state fire marshal
found on the morning following the
nre unburned empty boxes that had
contained the entire stock of mar
cotics OF the store. The boxes had
been cast aside in the rear after being
emptied Of their contents, apparently
by the dope tiend incendiaries
The crime is one of several perpe-
trated by users of drugs made desper-
ate because of the recent prOhibitive
federal legislation. Incidental 10 the
fire Mr.. Dodge who lived i'm rooms
over his store was carried out by fire
men when his escape was cut off by
the flames.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
PASTOR UNDER ARREST
Ind. Minister is accused
OF Assault.

NASHVILLE, Ind. June 1I- Rev.
Andrew Jones. pastor of ID church al
Fruitdale. near here. is under arrest.
charged with makiug murdcrous as
sault on member of his congre ga
ton. The man Is said 10 have rcmOn-
strated with the preacher because II
remarks made by the minister on the
subject OF Sunday baseball during re-
vivaI meetings and the minister is al
legged TO have smashed g lighted Ian
tern over .'is critics head
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
VALUES ARM AT $4,000
Lafayette Carpenter Receivers Big
Damages for Loss.

LAFAYETTE. Ind. June 25.-The
value OF a human arm has been fixed
at $4,000 by Judge Henry III. Vinton,
of the TippeCanoe superior court.
After a weeks consideration the court
has awarded Victor H. Mckee that
amount in his suit against A r. KEN
mer local contractor Mckee was
employed as a carpenter during the
construction OF the Lafayette Loan
and Trust Co building His right arm
was caught between an elevator car
and the shaft and torn of lie sued
for $4,000 the suit being tried be
fore the court without a jury.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
MAN AND WOMAN HURT
Car Hits Embankment Near Stock
bridge and Is Turned Over.

STOCKBRIDGE, Mich. June IS
An automobile containing a man and
and woman who gave their names as
Mr. and Mrs. Baxter. and their resi-
dence as Lansing, turned turtle while
being driven along "A stretch of new
road near this village Wednesday
evening The woman suffered a
broken collar bone, while the man es-
capped uninjured. The accident was
caused by a strip of bank on the side
of the road giving way. Wor<men in
the vicinity came to the assistance OF
the wrecked car
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
LITTLE GIRL TAKES MONEY
Eva Haincs of Battle Creek. 10 Years
old. Leaves with $40.

RATTLE CREEK. Mich. June -.
Eva Haines. 10 years old. is miss
ing. and so is $40 Of her mothers
money. which she was 10 take 10 a
neigh Dor TO get changed Ii Is be-
lieved she Is between here and South,
Bend as she purchased a ticket for
South Bend at the Grand Trunk sta
ton. according 10 the agent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
GIRL BANDIT ARRESTED
Detroit Policemen Find Huge Re
VoiVcr in Blouse of Fair RObber.

DETROIT. June 25.-Photographs
of LeOna Bates. 2O-year-old girl
bandit arrested here, were today sent
To the police departments of cities
throughout the west, where it is be-
lieved she has operated during the
past few months. She was caught
here on suspicion of having robbed a
man in the Hotel Annex OF $500. A
huge automatic revolver was found
concealed in her blouse. a man ar
rested with her. giving the name OF
James Foley. is charged with white
slavery in bringing the girl here from
Ida no.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
FORT WAYNE BOYS KILLED
Two Lads Meet Death While Playing
in street

FORT WAYNE Ind. June Is
Playing in the street was fatal 10 two
boys here. Edward Lashey. 10 years
old. jumped from the rear end OF q
wagon directly in front OF an automo-
bile driven hv a.. \ Wlding. president
Of the TTi-State Trust Co. aid was
instantly killed Johnnie Auer. eight
wears old fell from the tongue % a
wagon that was being towed ny a
coal cart and was crushed 20 death
beneath the wheels.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
RUSE STOPS BURGLAR
Frankfort Merchant Uses Ice Cream
DipT,cr as Weapon.

FRANKFORT. Ind. June 25.-Arm-
Cd with an ice cream dipper. which he
held as thought aiming "a revolver. o.
s Reppert. Mulberry merchant
captured a burglar inc found in his
store The thief seeing Reppert
jumped from window and started
90 run.
Reppert. picking up the ice cream
dippcr. cried. halt as the thief turn
cd around. Thinking he was covered
win "a revolver the thief stopped and
ReDpert turned him over tc ne police
he was LODGED iu the ias here charg-
od with house breaking He gave the
name az Frank Harrell "of the United
States
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-06-25
THE CAR RAMBLED ON
Automobile Travels over Ditch and
Fence Uninjured.

HARTFORD CITY. Ind. June 25.-
An automobile. driven hy Joseph At
kinson. jumped from the road when
a rat was s7Suek and ran into a deep
ditch ar The side ~ the highway The
machine climbed ont ~ the ditcn up
the opposite bank. and ran through "a
wire fence tearing down six fence
ntsztz and . wards ~ wire Atkinson
was unhurt Tle car which Isl of n
popular make. often made the butt
~ Jokes. "ramhicd right along" not
damaged in tie least u.s. the mishap.