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Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27
PL.AINFIELD
Mrs. Aurelia Shaw Iniured-crowd Disappointed When Candidate Hughes Train Fails to Stop.

Mrs. Aurilla Shaw was painfully in- jured while at work in the weave shed or the LaWton Mills Wednesday af- ternoon While walking in the alley she slipped and fell, her hand being caught in the hywheel of the loom, She was taken to Dr. Arthur A. Chase's office where it was found that small bone in her wrist was broken She was later taken to her home.
 Hughes Train Did Not Stop.
 A crowd which packed the platform of the railroad station on the Willi- mantle and Providence division was sadly disappointed when unable to see and shake hands with Charles Evans Hughes, republican candidate for pres ident. It was known by all here that the prominent man would pass through Plainfield in his special train from Hartford, bound for Providence, R. l., and at an early hour in the af- ternoon people began to gather at the station to welcome him. Practically the whole student body of the Plain field High school and many prominent men of this place were present. Can- didate Hughes train arrived in Plain field at about 2.50 and slowed down at the Packer road crossing. As the train approached the station the crowd pushed as near to the track as pos sible to get a glimpse at Hughes but the train did not stop and continued on towards Providence
 Town Topics.
 Mrs. John Taylor has returned from visit with her mother at Thompson. Mrs. Rudolph Swanson of Baltic is visiting her parents here.
 Mrs. w. Lynch of North Grosvenor- dale is visiting her son Frederick, at his home on Lawton Heights James Bosworth of Trenton. N. J., was a caller here Thursday. | The Plainfeld band held it's week l ly rehearsal in the bands room last | evening under direction of Leader Lo- | renz Krauss
 Public schools throughout the town
 will be closed today owing to the i teachers convention at Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27

Charles Wells Willard. one Of the best known business men of Westerly died quite suddenly Thursday morning at his home in High street. Though able to be out and attending to busi- ness, he complained of severe head aches and on Wednesday his physician was satisned sthat Mir Willard was suf- fering from absess on the brain. and it was planned to have him go to a hospital Thursday.
 MT Willard was born in Hartford, January 24.f1S53. the son of William Francis and Frances Griswold Will lard. He was educated in the com mon and high schools of Hartford When young man he came to Wester- ly and engaged as bookkeeper TOT James H. Porter, who conducted a general hardware store and t1nsmlth business. In 1878, he succeeded to the hardware business of MT. Porter and continued in that line ever since, and established one of the largest stores in the state. The extensive business was incorporated as the c. w. Willard Hardward company.
 Since 1894. he served as a commls- sioner of Inland Fisheries for the state of Rhode Island, and for many years as president of the commission. He was a student of the habits and his comprehensive information was requlr- ed practically as well as scientifically. Although often approached 10 accept political nomination, he kept out of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Torehliglst Procession Precedes Re- publican RalIy-Dr. John P. HanIey Marries Miss Rollins, Former Hos pital Nurse,

The republicans had large and en- thusia astic rally at the Comique thea . tre Thursday evening. The speakers were Congressman R. P. Freeman of New London and c. J. Danaher of Meriden. Preceding the speaking there was an old fashioned torchlight pro cession. Music was furnished ')y the Italian band.
 Going to Fabayan.
 Arthur Lee. who has been employed at the local freight office for several years, will go to Fabayan Saturday where he will be employed by the Fa- bayan Woolen company. His brother Ralph Lee, will be his successor here All the public schools are closed to- day (Friday) and the teachers are at tending the state convention in Hart ford.
 HanIey Rollins.
 Dr. John P Hanley has announced that he was married Oct. 12 to Miss Harriett M.- Rollins, formerly a nurse at the Johnson hospital. t Going to Florida.
 John Arnold and his daughter, Miss Amy Arnold. will leave town next Tuesday for their winter home ir Florida.
 Social and Personal. MT. and Mrs. G. B. Marble of West Stafford are visiting their daughter Mrs. Dora Shaw in Westboro, Mass Miss Bertha Belcher of Staffordville is i'll with appendicitis.
 Peter Bondville has completed his course at the Boston School of Ahato-
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Supper consisted of cold meats, beans, rolls, brown bread, : pumpkin and squash pie and coffee and ssetls served from (. o'clock to T.30. Those who act ed as waitresses were Mrs. Thomas I3amford, Mrs. Herbert Barnett, Misses Mae Drescher, %Ethel Ray. Lillian Et ter and Mrs. J. Sautter.
 At the conclusion of the supper a musicale and entertainment was given by the members of the Sunshine class of the Baltic NJ. E. church. The pro- gram follows Carry Me Back 10 old Virginny, vocal solo, Mrs. Thomas Bamford and chorus; Good Bye, Good Luck, God Bless You, Miss Dorothy Wood and chorus; Memories, voca! duet, Misses Ethel Ray and Lillian Stafford; violin solo, Bertel Swanson accompanied by Mrs. Bamford: piano iuet. Mrs. Rudolph Swanson and Miss liunhild. Swansop: duet repeated, a dialogue entitled Outwitted, was well received by an appreciatiVe audience The cas- follows. Bett-. .;''s. Herbert Barnett. Maude. Mrs. Adam iuieS- muller: Ruth, Mrs. Fred Cruthers. The following were. in the chorus: Mrs. Earnett. Mrs. Bamford, Mrs. Cruthers, Mrs. Guiegrnuller, Misses Louise Dres- cher. Dorothy. Wood. Susan s5mitll, Gunhiid Swanson, Gertrude Swanson, >thol Cullen, Ella Love. Miss Annie Drescher was pianist, Thomas Bam switchboard. About 175 enjoyed the supper
 'f L Personals.
 Joh~ r. T~~----- ~f Noosup formerly z [rc~1.;; sq,....-., .. guest of loce' friends Wednesday. ~a48i2wEg
 tred IL. Moosup was in own Wedn. s,..e
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27
NOANK
Liberty Council Anticipates Halloween at Wednesday Evenings Party Hon. Homer S. Cummings to Speak at Shipyard This Noon.

Liberty Council, Daughters of America had a most enjoyable event Wednesday evening when Halloween was observed. The gathering was a large one. The decorations, of the room and the tables were orange and black. A chicken pie supper was serv- ed and seasonable games were played.
 Political Address.
 Hon. Homer s. Cummings, demo- cratic candidate for senator will speak at the Palmer shipyard today noon Yesterday G. Whitfield Simonson, candidate on the prohibition party for governor of Connecticut spoke at the ompanied by bugler and had a large gathering.
 The fire company is busily engaged in picking players for the pinochle se- ries which has been arranged with the Rhode Island Ones. Mrs. Frances O'Brien entertained the Silver Link society at her home yes- terday afternoon. After the business session @ social hour was enjoyed. William Ward arrives today from | Moodus and will spend several weeks | with his brother, F. E. Barlow Charles Rowland of Hartford has been at his home here for short visit.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Latham has gone for l a visit to New York friends. Her lit l tie daughter. Dorothy, is staying with i her grandmother, Mrs. Charles Davis Raymond Sistare has entered the painting department, of the Palmer l shipyard.
 Guest From Golden State. l Walter Lamb of California has been l here for a few days visiting relatives i He will return to the coast shortly Miss Eleanor Lamb Is the guest of I Miss Kittie Bowen in Norwich John Kanure has left Palmer's shin yard.
 Eugene Burdick has returned to his home in Howard. R. l., after visit here.
 Richard Weeks has gone back to
 Providence, after . visit with relatives | in the village.
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Local Laconics.

The Third Districa court convenesz in Westerly today.
 Charles H. Mansfield. of New Haven was visitor in Westerly, Thursday.
 Since the. Mansfield, trial ended there has been increased business for the movies.
 It will be the first time for the sena- tor from Rhode Island to be elected by popular vote.
 Westerly is so solidly republican that political spellbinders give the. place a wide berth. .,
 Several Westerly politicians heard Candidate Hughes talk in Providence, Thursday afternoon.
 Whether liquor license is to prevail in Westerly for two years more, will be decided at the general election No- vember '.
 A new seeding dahlia, exhibited in Newport, has been named Mrs. Otis P. hapman, in recognition of a Westerly woman, expert in dahlia growing. Miss Margaret Slattery. whose ser vice has been very satisfactory, has been reengaged for another year by the Westerly Visiting Nurse association.
 The Rhode Island state officers in- spected- Budlong post, Women's Relief cvorps. After the inspection there was campfire in Mechanics hall, with Civil War veterans as special guests.
 There seems to be more interest in Westerly over the result of the vote fo1 representative in general assembly from the Second district. than in all other political results combined.
 The removal of the old iron fence and the construction of granolithic side walks on the Stonington section of the Pawcatucl1 bridge, has greatly improv- ed the approach to West Broad street
 The sum of $6O has been subscribed to date for the Mystic firemen whc were injured at the Watch Hill fire The subscribers are: Watch Hill Bath ing Beach company $2R. William Segal and company s25; Arthur N. Nash S10
 There is rumor that Worcester par ties, the, same who own the property in West Broad street, adjoining a116 facing the bridge. are negotiating fol the purchase of the Briggs building, To- cated on the Westerly section of the bridge and in Main street. This pur- chase would give continuous own3'shiI from the Walton building in Pawca- tuck to the Westerly Textile Company mill, in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27

Among those who journeyed to Plainfield Thursday to see the repub- lican nominee for president, Charles D. Hughes, who was to pass through there, were F. E. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Zegeer, Mrs. Charles E. Carey, Miss Elizabeth DeaIey, Mrs. Frank Condie, Jacob Wechsler and Earl Hiscox. The train did not stop at Plainfield station.
 Got Good Bags of Game.
 Dr. Alphone Fontain, Fred Racine James Burbeg, Will Bradford and William Cantwell have been hunting in the south part of the town and Wednesday and Thursday secured 15 rabbits, two pheasants three partridge and two woodcock.
 To Attend State Convention.
 Mrs. G. W. Emerson goes to Meriden today to attend the state Christian EndeaVor convention as delegate from the Congregational society.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas McBroome are n R1verpoint. R. l., for a few days
 Democratic Rally Tonight. This evening there will be a demo- cratic rally ill Finns opera house from ' to 7.30, when the public will have an opportunity to hear Hon. Homer $. Cummings, democratic can didate for United States senator.
 IHeTe IS no ScnOOl today at the RiV- erslde grammar school on account of the teachers convention in Norwich.
 Halloween Favors.
 The Ladies' society of the Baptist church was entertained at the home of Mrs. Francis Campbell Thursday af- ternoon. The decorations were in &C., cordance with the Halloween season and the napkins likewise. Plum pud- ding, watermelon, dougbnuts, cake and coffee were served. As Miss Ariana COOK ate her slice of pudding she was much astonished to find ring. Later Mrs. N. J. Babcock found a wee doll. Mrs. J. B. Phillips a cent and Miss Alice Brown thimble. As none was aware of the surprise. the pudding proved to be a great joke. The ladies who served were Mrs Edward Raney, Miss Ida Foster, Mrs John Perkins Miss Mary M. Brown and Mrs. w. H, Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27
RHEUMATISM
Physician Believes Geruine Remedy
 for the Disease Has Been Found.

Rheuma, the wonderful rheumatism remedy sold by Lee & Osgood and all druggists gives quicker and more lasting relief than other remedies cost ing many times as much
 Rheunia passes the deadly poisonous secretions into the bowels and kid neys, from which they are quickly thrown off in natural, healthy way
 Read what a reputable physician says about Rheuma: T have made a most careful investigation of the form ula employed in the manufacture o1 Rheuma, and heartily recommend il as a remedy for all forms of cheuma : tism. I find Rheuma far in advance of the methods generally employed ir the treatment of rheumatism, and al together different in composition from the remedies usually prescribed.''-Dr Lyons
 This should give any sufferer from rheumatism confidence to try Rheuma
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27
STONINGTON
Roll Gall and Social at Baptist Church Two Bids for Mail Transfer Con tract Received.

The annual roll call and social of the Baptist church was held in the church parlors Thursday evening. The order of exercises were as follows Piano solo, Miss Helen Koelb; read ing, Miss Edwina Ryon vocal solo, Charles Cushman; duet, piano and vii olin, Mertin Clark and Paul Conant; vocal solo, Miss Gladys McGowan; vocal solo, George Durham; roll call of members of the church, to which there was a general response. Re- treatments were served under direc- tion- of the social committee.
 Breakwater Spray.
 MT. and Mrs. W. H. Fairbanks are entertaining Mrs. George H. Mercy of Providence.
 Mrs. Gales T. Moore of Bristol is visiting Judge and Mrs. Elias B. Hinckley in the borough.
 Two bids have beenareceived fer the contract to transfer mails between the post office and railway station by Postmaster Leahy. The position has been vacated by T. T. Wilcox.
 Miss Anna Vegas of Stonington, has been elected chairman of the Ora matic club of the Connecticut College for Women at New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27

Special Extra No. S36. east bound, carrying Charles E. Hughes and staff to Providence, where MT. Hughes was booked to speak in Infantry hall on Thursday afternoon, passed through town Thursday afternoon at 2.36. The train comprised 12 Pullman cars and carried two large American flags on the rear coach. The special left Hart ford at 1 o'clock and was given a clear track over all other trains.
 Passenger train No. 1909. west bound, received orders to take the siding at Oneco to await the arrival of the nominees special which was due at that point at 2.54.
 Only sixteen were present at the
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es will be available forithe pleasure Q

es will be available for the pleasure of the younger children.
 The plan of improvement includes a new wfndinw walk of cement from the Granite Street entrance, to a point near the lake, which connects with the walk to the High Street entrance, and which VII be an added public con- venience, especially to those who de- sire to go to. or from the railway star tion from the Granite Street section. Granolithic walks are to be substituted for the walks now covered with trap rock top dressing in the eastern sec t1on of, the park. and in due time all the walks in the park will be of con- crete construction.
 Wilcox park is one of the most beau tiful and best-kept in the state, and being centrally located it's conveniences are appreciated by the public. Like the Memorial Library the park is amply endowed through the munif1cence of the late MT. and Mrs. Stephen Wilcox.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27

Meriden-One of the interesting de- velopments in the plans for the recep-
 tion to Companies and L came in the announcement of Alderman W. C.
 Coane of the municipal committee, that about 800 employees Of the Connecticut Telephone company will participate in the parade. They have hired the Mar. fdens Military band for. escort. :
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27
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 New Haven.-The New Haven Indian association will hold it's annual meets ing in the United Church chapel on Tuesday afternoon. October 31
 Waterbury-The collection taken for. the Armenian and Syrian sufferers of the Far East Saturday and Sunday, the former day beingitag day, amount ed to $1,563.22, with about twenty-four stations yet to report.
 Superintendent of Po- lice George M. Beach stated Tuesday that all physicians owning motor cars should put a Red Cross marker on their cars if they desired to escape the requirements of the new parking ord-- inance. .,e-. s.4 ao9.
 Danbury.-!Kns increase of two cents 2 loaf-in the price Of bread and an in crease of from two to five cents on
 pies,a cakes and crullers. took effect dnt this city Wednesday according to an order issued by the Master Bakers ass,-- sociation. ,- ''-@ -- -
 NorwaIk.-What was probably the largest mackereI caught in local wa ters this season was hauled in by James Fife, fishing from 6the Wilson's Point dock. The fish was more than Q foot long and was thicker than a
 mans wrist.
 New Haven.-Tnvitation have been issued for the marriage of Mrs. Cath-6 erine Allen Quincy >Trowbridge and Edward David Rice on Thursday, on November ?, at 2.30 o'clock at the res idence of Mrs. Trowpridge at 312N Temple street. G-. East Hartford.-There will be re-
 publican rally in Waldo Hills halLc Burnside, this (Wednesday) evening at 8 o'clock. Howard E. Bidwell wilkj speak on the tobacco tariff as perfl taining to the local industry. James A. Preu, republican candidate -fore judge of probate, also will speak
 WethersfieId-We Wethersfield welcomea her soldier boys back home from tfre3 Mexican border Wednesday evening in fitting style, in the parlors of the Methods church. About 200 relatives with friends and townspeople gathered in the chapel. Representative E. Hart Fenn welcomed the soldiers home.- Rev. o. T. Magnell recently returned from Nogales, Ariz, where he went in midsummer and offfciated at the Catff$ olic services for the Connecticut troops, gave a graphic and interesting talk on camp life and what it had meant to the soldiers. --.% > -s-t j7H
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27
JEWETT CITY

Those Who Went to PIainfied Fail to
 See iCandidate Hughes-Sportsmen Have Good Luck - Hon. Homer s. Cummings to Speak Tonight-HaI-
 Iowe'en Surprises at Ladies' Society -Meetina -.'
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27

my and Embalming and has returned to Stafford Springs.
 Mrs. Annie Butler of Danbury IS the guest of Mrs. G. H. Baker. Clair, Mich. are visiting Mir. and Mrs Charles R. Newton.
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After !Readinu the speeoh.

Those visiting Democrats may have been young, but why should the Pres ident have assumed that the rest of the country also belonged to the in fant class2-Boston Transcript
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BALTIC

Nominee Hughes Train Speeds Through Without StoPping-Har- vest Supper Given. by Ladies' Aid Society of Methodist Church-Enter- tainment Follows.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27

Baltic station to greet the incoming special. The train passed through without stopping and those who were ready to give the political party q greeting were disappointed when the nominee did not put in an appear ance on the platform The train was travelling at about 50 miles al hour.
 Heard Hughes at Providence 7.
 Lawrence G. Drescher and John c. Stevens motored to Providence Thurs day to hear Charles Evans Hughes speak at Infantry hall.
 Mrs. Joseph Buteau who has been visiting Mrs. V. Buteau,. has returned to Whitman, Mass.
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Heard Hughes at F
ANNUAL HARVEST SUPPER

Precedes Popular Enterta inment by
 Members of Methodist Church.
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Waterbury.-The collection taken for the Armenian and Syrian sufferers of the Far East Saturday and Sunday the former day beingttag day amount ed to $1,563.22, with about twenty-four stations yet to report.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27

The annual harvest supper Siten hN the Ladies' Aid society Of the Balti0 M. E. church in Sprague hall "n We'd nesday evening. was largely attended,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27

New Haven.-The New Haven Indian association will hold it's annual meets ing in the. United Church chapel on Tuesday afternoon. October 31.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-27

! Danbury -kn@ increase of two cents 2 loaf+in the price of bread and an in crease of from two to five cents on, pies,s cakes and crullers. took effect dnI this city Wednesday according to an
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-04
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1916.


Big neas fleas,
brilliant
the Hatfield administration, which
PLATFORM 1t
Democratic and marvel
under aocution Of the
sustaining
drifting has been reduced
of simple demaion
Republican unity through
writing the pathway OF
abuse ephel
tuperaion calumny imbibed
o What boots it?
firing When these "inhntum " shall
Hatfield will still
history the and whose cn
utilities hydeectc
merit: Against the Hatfield Well
above pegng
OF psmires.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-04
THE PRICE OF HIS FOLLY.

Sir. Roger Easement has paid the
!. penalty for his folly, for that was what
,ehis Indictment TO riot and rebellion OF
sasdeluded Irish organization was. We
s:uay sympathtze with the fate OF tnls
Of character and high attain
B, and many will so further and
utterly condemn England for inf1ic.-
ding the capital punishment for his in
;surgency, but that will be the mere
aggression of the sentiment that az
P4aches to what is called the Irish
patriot spirit. Il is doubtful II Case,
Ement can ever be included in that
class. He was not Robert Emmett
|by any means. for none OF the romance
Hthat clings 20 the memory OF that I'M
fortunate young lrishman can be
|Teayed around Sir Rogers career.
Easements case was singularl"
one. He was moved moro
fby hate OF England. chan re could pos
FSihly have been inspired by hope OF
Success OF his adventure. He aros9
fat time when the cause OF Ireland
Nas about TO De justified, when. the
OF hundred years OF
Earish agitation were on the point OF
ESatisfacto-y settlement; and ne came
fnear multiplying all the concessions
Fthat bad fnall: been wrung from a
srelucta1N government. and in an hour
when that government was gravel!
menaced by outside foes. He had
| Hair trial. There was no drumhead
lcourmartial. Every avenue OF appeal
#Rnd revision of the verdict OF the jury
Twas opened TO him. The justice Of
HE punishment. is we'll maintained by
t8he British foreign affairs office which
declared that the country could never
Strain the law TO punish a man for
t4he same reason that it could not
strain the law TO lie, one. on" Then
his acts on British soil were acgravat-
ted by his attempted PROSECUTING OF
Irish soldiers prisoners in Germany.
Find his sympathetic connection with
labe enemy that sotsht 10 destroy the
ERritish Kingdom.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-04
GEO. NJ. SHOOK co.
SUPPOSED BANDITS
WERE U, S. SCOUTS

SAN ANTONIO, Aug 3.-Four
scouts of the u S. Army and drove
of loose horses constituted the band
of Mexican bandits sighted by Mas.
sachusetts Infantry scouting patrol
south of Fort Hancock, Texas Tues.
day. according 10 a report 10 General
Funston today, by General Bell. at FL
Paso. The four scouts were from the
Big Bend district and happened to be
near the wandering horses az the
time they were sighted by the National
Guardsmen.
General Bell informed General Fun.
sion that hereafter he would use resu-
lar army men instead OF guardsnan
for scouting. ....