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Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
JURY SUMMONED AT
 SUPERIOR COURT.
List of Jurors Who Will Serve at Civ
 il Session.

The jury was summoned for the civil session or the superior court in New London Wednesday morning, but because of the trial of the case of Se- da Wray against Solomon Simon, ct al, which was started Tuesday and had not been completed the trial of jury cases was not begun and the jurors were excused for the day The following are the jurors drawn and summoned for this session:
 New London - John w Walsh, Fred H. Whitcomb, Daniel J. Lucy, Charles c. Baldwin.
 Groton-Harry H. Anderson, Hor- ace O. Williams, Charles L. Gates, Charles D. Avery.
 onington-Cornelius B. Crandall, George w. Haley, Archie c. Thomp- son.
 Mcntville - Joseph w. Smith. Charles T. Ramage, Dwight Kelsey.
 Ledyard-Henry P. Karoll, Dudley T. Taylor.
 Waterford-PIieny Harwood, Maur- ice Bowers, Frank NJ. Rose.
 Lyme.-Ray L. Harding
 East Lyme--WiIliam R. Proctor, Walter L. Smith.
 Old Lyme-Robert J. Noble.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
FILES APPEAL AGAINST
 PROBATE COURT ACTION.
East Lyme Woman Not Satisfied With
 Appointment of Administrator.

Bessie A. Reed of East Lyme has filed an appeal against the action of the court of probate held at East Lyme on Feb. IT, 1916, in the appointment of E. V. G. Scranton administrator of the estate of the late Warren P. Reed of East Lyme. In making the appeal Mrs. Reed claims that she is the wid- ow of Warren P. Reed, who died in testate Jan. 3, 1916 His widow claims she was residing with him at the time of his death and that, as his widow, she is interested in the estate and is aggrieved by the order of the probate court at East Lyme in the appoint ment of E. V. G. Scranton of Brooklyn as administrator
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
NEW HAVEN REVENUE e ON THE INCREASE.
Gross Revenue Shows Large Gain For
 the Past Month.

Gross revenues of the New Haven road continues to show large increases. Preliminary returns for the first three weeks of February indicate that freight revenues gained 26 per cent, passenger 8 per cent. and total gross IS Der cent. over 1915.
 Recent operating and car hire costs however have been exceedingly heavy, due to traffic congestion. This is not booming less. In fact, the latest re- port shows 53, 400 freight cars on New Ravens rails.
 That is new high record and com pared with 51,600 a week previous. loaded, another top notch and 21,00o cars, some loaded and some empty, are awaiting movement. East bound em- bargoes now in force by other rail- roads, however, should help the New Haven in clearing up it's tracks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Five Thousand Dollar Suit.

ried October 2s. 1905. The writ was returned to the office of the superior court on Tuesday.
 Five Thousand Dollar Suit.
 J. Irving Maxson of Santa Barba- "a, in the Isle of Pines, Republic of Cuba, and c. Edwin Cove of Beverly, Mass. now or formerly carrying on business in Stonington as co-part- ners under the name of Maxson and Co.,, have been made defendants in a civil action for damages brought by George Benjamin Utter of Westerly, and the Washington Trust Go. of Westerly, as executors of the last will and testament of the late George H. Utter of Westerly.
 The complaint charges that on Sep tember g, 1912. the defendants made and delivered their note of that date for S2700 to George H. Utter payable to him on his order. three months aft CT date. George H. Utter died on November 3, 1912. The note is now the property of the plaintiffs and is due and unpaid, with the exception that on December 4. 1914, 5000 was paid on the principal. Three thousand dollars damages are claimed.
 Appeal Allowed in Avery vs. Spioer.
 An appeal in the case of Sherwood G. Avery vs. Dwight Spicer ct al, was allowed on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Deaths of Mrs. John F. Carroll and Mrs. John McWiIIiams Occurred on Wednesday Morning - Ladies' Aid Society of Federated Church Elects Officers.

The death of Mrs. John F. Carroll occurred in this city at 3.30 o'clock Wednesday morning:
 Mrs. Carroll, whose maiden name was Catherine Theresa O'Brien, was born in Limerick. Ireland. in 1882, the daughter of Patrick and Margaret Shea O'Brien. She came to this country when young girl and spent most of her life in this city. On Nov 3, 1908, she was united in marriage to John F. Carroll in St. Mary's church by Rev. J. J. Smith.
 Besides her husband and a child ? years of age, Mrs. Carroll leaves three sisters, Mrs. Patrick Sheehan of Greeneville, Mrs. Frank Harrington and Mrs. Thomas Murphy of this city, and four brothers, Thomas of New Haven, Richard of New York, Dennis of Fall River and Patrick O'Brien of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Olre,B,1lletitl.
Norwich. Thursday, March ?, 1916.
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

Conditions.
 Temperatures were low for the sea- son Wednesday morning throughout most of the country and are still so except in the Gulf states
 There will be snow over the north districts east of the Mississippi river Thursday, reaching New England Thursday night, and followed by gem era1ly fair weather Friday except along the lower lakes and in New England The temperature will remain low.
 The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate northeast and east; middle Atlantic coast, fresh east and southeast.
 Forecast.
 Eastern New York: Snow north, snow or rain south Thursday; Friday fair.
 Southern New Engand: Snow Thurs day or Thursday night; Friday 1alr west, snow east.
 Northern New England: Cloudy Thursday, snow at night or Friday. Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometr1c changes Wednesday: Ther. Bar. a. m.. ...''..'''''.'''' a9 9 oo oo' 5a Highest 3S, lowest 14. Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Fair.
 Wednesdays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
TAFTVILLE
GreteheI ThurIow Dies from an Attack
 of Scarlet FeVer-PersonaIs.

cured at the home of the child's par ents, 67 Norwich avenue, Wednesday morning. The child had been suffering from an attack of scarlet fever for the past nine days and seemed much inn proved, when complications set in and the child failed rapidly. She was the daughter of Harry and Leila Thurlow and was years and months old. The child was born in Taftville, one of a family of II children, six of whom are still living, and four others who died in Nova Scotia and are buried there. Besides her parents, she leaves five brothers, Percy, Arthur, Hansel, Mau- rice and Ronald, and one sister, Lena The sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the family in this time of bereavement
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Niaitnrn Erom sufheId.

Because of the illness with scarlet fever of an instructor at Sufiield school, formerly known as the Con necticut Literary Institute at Suffield, the school has been closed for ten days. Wilbur B. Purvis, professor of Latin at Suffield. Mrs. Purvis and their infant daughter came to Norwich during the school recess and are vis iting Mrs. Purvis' parents, MT. and Mrs. A. T. Utley of Lafayett street.
 Wednesday, Rev. pr. Maplesson, of Suffield, was in Norwich and was a dinner guest of MT and Mrs. Utley.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Taft Passed Through New London.

Former President William Howard Taft passed through New London on Tuesday afternoon en route for Provi- dence where he was the guest of Gov ernor Beeckman of Rhode Island on Tuesday night The former chief eX- ecutive was a passenger on the Knick- erbocker limited, passing through New London at 3.49.
 Tuesday night MT. Taft and Gov ernor Beeckman motored to Fall Ri Yer where they both spoke at the f1f- tieth anniversary of King Philip Tod Ze of Masons. Later they returned to Providence where former President Taft spent the night at the home of Governor Beeckman, Journeying to Boston Wednesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
PAPER SUPPLY IS
 GETTING LOW
Thames River Speeialties Company
 Awaiting Arrival of Barqes.

The Thames River SpeciaIties Go. at Thamesyille has two paper laden barges on the way and is anxiouxly awaiting their arrival as the supply of paper at the company is getting low The Thames tug Minnie passed the barges on her way to New London when off New Haven, the barges be- ing in a Blue line tow. The Blue fleet had been forced to seek shelter in Bridgeport and later in New Haven. and this has been the cause of the de- lay. The Thames river tugs will tow the barges to Thamesville as soon as they arrive.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
SIGNING PETITIONS AGAINST
 NEW FARE SCHEDULE
Five Papers in Circulation Among
 Norwich Line Patrons.

Attorney John J. Iawless. repre- senting the remonstrants against the increase in fare on the Montville and Norwich trolley line, Wednesday had five petitions alike in form in circu- lation along the route. Having sev- eral petitions is of course a matter of convenience in reaching various sections simultaneously. Each is re- ceiving a full quota of signature The new system of payment is the chief topic of conversation on the cars and the conductors, who are naturally not responsible for the change, are the target for remarks of none too com plimentary character.
 Attorney Lawless said Wednesday that as soon as the petitions have been fully circulated, a formal remonstrance will be placed before the public utili- ties commission
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
NEW LONDON DEFENDANT | IN S5,ooo SUIT.
Katherine White Claims Damages for
 Fall on Main Street.

The city of New London is made the defendant in a civil action brought by Katherine White of New London. On July 29, 1915, the plaintiff fell in a cavity on the sidewalk on Main street, New London, and sustained severe in juries to both knees and knee joints so much so that alteration has taken place. and she has been put to much expense for medicine and medical treatment. The plaintiff claims the injuries were caused by the negligence of the city of New London. The plain tiff claims $5,000 damages.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
c. V. Freiqht Delayed,

Freight steamer New York of the Central Vermont lines was several hours late S- arriving in New London from New York Wednesday morning and did not dock until about 9.s0 o'clock. Both the New York and New London have been running off schedule time since the recent strike which tied the c. V. freight traffic up to certain extent in this district.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
ENTERS CIVIL ACTION
 FOR S3yooo DAMAGES.
Stoninston Man Brings Suit Against
 Walter H. BIaekIer, Adm.

Walter H. Blackler of wollaston Mass, administrator of the estate o1 the late Henrietta M. Eldridge of Ston- ington, is made the defendant in a civil action for damages brought by Warren c. Randall of Stonington. The complaint alleges that on Jan. l, 1915 Henrietta M. Eldridge was indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of $2,240.s2 She died intestate. The plaintiffs claim has been disallowed by the defendant The pladntif claims $S,0OO damages.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL 60.
Farewell Banouet for Chinese Admiral

Admiral Wei Han, who is in charge of the Chinese naval commission that Is making a study of submarines at the New London Ship and Engine Co.,, his nephew and his aid were guests. Of honor at a farewell banquet given by the students and naval officers at the home of the admiral at 3S1 Broad street Tuesday evening. Admiral Han and his party leaves Thursday for New York en route to China where he will endeavor to recuperate his health which has broken down in this cli- mate
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Body Taken to WiIIisnantio.

The body of Mrs. Anna A. Johnson. widow of Andrew Johnson, was taken to Willimantic from New London Wednesday afternoon on the 3 o'clock train. Interment will be in Whitman tic. Mrs. Jofnson's daughter, Viola, is critically i'll at the Lawrence hospi- tai, New London, where her mother died Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
New Division Hesdauartsr. orsr.

The headquarters of the new New London division of the New Haven road were opened for business Wed nesday morning. The offices of the su- perintendent and other division de- partments started in the management of new division of the road on Wed nesday.
 The new headquarters are located in the Union station at New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Ladies' Aid Society Holds Annual
 Meeting.

A meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Federated church was held at the home of Mrs. George Howard Tues day afternoon. The annual election of officers took place and the following were elected: President, Mrs Willis Hill; vice president, Mrs. James Spicer; secretary and treasurer, Mrs Herbert Baldwin. After the business meeting the ladies worked on quilts, and light refreshments were served by the hostess
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
MARRIED

BOEMINA - SANTINI - In Norwich, March 1, 1916, by Rev. Peter J. Cuny, Miss Helena Santini of Norwich and Two Boemina of New York city. BOUVILLE-LABOUN Montville, Feb. 2S, 1916, by Rev. J. F. Quinn, Napoleon BOuvillef and Miss Edna LaBounty. both of MontvilIe.
 WASHBURN -DRIScoLL-In this city, March 1, 1916, by Rev. J. H. Fftzmaurice, Harry Clarke Washburn and Miss Mary F. Driscoll.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02

St. Mary's church, Rev. J. H. FYtz- maurice officiating. Two hymns were sung by Mrs. T. J. Donovan with Miss Boudreau accompanying on the organ Burial was in the Catholic cemetery. where Father F'itzmaurice read a com initial service. The bearers were four brothers of the departed, John Aubrey of Hartford, Napoleon Aubrey of Springfield, and Edward and Elias A. Aubrey of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Accepts Place in Local Bank.

John l.. Mitchell of Norwich, who has been employed by the Union Bank and Trust Co.,, in New London for some time, has accepted a position in the Uncas National bank in this city. He was formerly with the First Ma tional bank of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Help Your LIver-It Pays.

When your liver gets torpid and your stomach acts queer, take Dr. Kings New Life Pills and you will find yourself feeling better. They purify the blood, give you freedom from con- stipation, biliousness, dizziness and in- digestion. You feel fine-just like you want to feel. Clear the complexion too. 25c, at druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Notes of Interest.

The play given by the members of the Sunday school of Greeneville Con- gregationa1 church has been post poned until the middle of March owing to sickness and death in the church and school.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Fifty New Locomotives.

Tie New Haven railroad has placed a contract for 50 Pacific type locomo- tives with the American Locomotive Co. The Russian government is hav- ing 35G small gasolene locomotives built by the Baldwin Locomotive com pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Personals and Notes.

The number of persons leaving the village for Eddystone, Pa, Is daily in- crossing, Two more names were add ed to the list Tuesday when Adam Zuerner and Christopher Voltman left for the south
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Pref. sykes Invited to Speak.

Prof. Frederick H. Sykes of Con- necticut college has been invited to address the Norwich Chamber of Com ;merce, at a meeting to be held in the near. future
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02

Mrs. Arthur Lambert of Merchantsi avenue, Mrs. Henry Roy of Williman- Norwich were In NeW York last week fey few zdayA hek
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02

George Maloney, employed by the c. O. Brightman Co, has finished work here and has returned to New Bed ford
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02

Howard Rydholm and James Mullin took advantage of the pleasant weather and walked to Jewett City and back Wednesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02

Carl Hedler of Waterbury is visiting his brocher on south Slater avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
Issued ss Marriaae Licen.es.

licenses during the month of Febru- pH<% V
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02

Miss Rinelda Hines and Miss Rose McCau1ey of Baltic were visitors in town Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water IL is low tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02
FUN NERAL.
Henry N.

Henry N. Aubrey. The funeral of Henry N. Aubrey took place Wednesday morning from
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02

ried October 2s. 1905. The writ was
 returned to the office Of the superior | cnrrt nrn T11aSdarN
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-02

Sun. Moon ma Tides.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-03
FEAKED FRED MIGHT BE COLD
Marine Serving In Haiti Gets Comfort
able Made by His Solicitors
Grandmother.

Rochester, N. Y.-Fearing the gov
eminent did not provide sufficiently
warm clothing for her favorite grand
son serving in the United States ma
rine corps, an elderly lady brought
a fleecy. handworked comfortable to
the local recruiting station of the sea
soldiers and requested Sergt. George
S. Fynmore to forward it to him.
Poor Fred may be shaking and
shivering with cold Just like the SOL
diers in Europe" she told Fynmore,
land this comfortable will be Just the
thing. You'll send it to him. won't
you?"
Sergeant Fynmore assured the old
grandmother that 1t would be q privi-
lege and a pleasure to do so. But
when he forwarded the package to
Port Au Prince, Haiti, where the
grandson is now serving, he inclosed
a note explaining that the old lady
had worked hard in an endeavor to
have the comfortable finished in time
to come as a Christmas present and
that he didn't have the heart to dis
illusion her about the need for such
things in Haiti.
But" he added in the note, Just by
way of encouragement. sometime
when you're serving in Alaska I'll get
her to send you a cake of ice."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-03

THE war cross which they have
given to me surprised me, for l did
nothing for that. ] have done less
than others who have been here since
the beginning. l know they are dec
Grating my years. but as my age does
not count with me l am a little
ashamed before my comrades.
"The only advantage Of age is to
have little influence over the young
er ones. When they grow impatient
l tell them of 1870 and contrast 1t
with what we have done today. We,
who were not ready. have stopped at
the Marine and the User an enemy su-
perior in numbers and formidably or
ganized. We have imposed on him
our will. He has submitted to our law
and when the time has come we will
crush him!"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-03
Couldn't Feaze F.t Man

One of those post Christmas stories
that are told. Bene Zena
"On a Payne avenue CIR. Christmas
eve. a meek-looking man occupied q
front cross seat in the back end of the
car. Ut can be done. Ed A ESQ
FOUNDER came in and slammed himself
down upon the vacant end of the seat
The meek-looker fidgaed. showed
signs of distress. rose and crawled out.
and as he went he said: You can have
It. Help yourself. This ID Christmas
He took a side seat and said to a pas
senger, He wanted my seat. He got
It. Take a sQuint at him-looks like q
funny picture in a paper Some Of
the passengers smiled. some guffawed.
but 1t didn't feaze the big fellow.
When a few blocks further on the
meek-looker got of. the fat man gave
him o generous grin. waved his hand
and shouted. Merry Christmas! -
Cleveland Leader.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-03
Witnessed Stirrjno SIohts.

The last Of the women who went to
the Crimea with the Highland regi-
ments died recently b Dundee, Scot
land. Her husband vas a sergeant.
She possessed a remarkable memory.
and could give a viva description of
her experiences. She kept the hut in
which Sir Colin Campbell resided.
From a distance she witnessed the
storming OF the heights of Alma on
goth Of September. 1884, and was pres
emit at Balaklava with two other WON.
en- belonging to the regiment. They
were a little behind the spot occupied
by Sir Colin Campbsll and his stat.
and in front Of them was the famous
thin red line" She could recall
the pleasure with which the soldiers
regarded the comingiof Miss Florence
nightingale and her nurses. and was
herself for time esaged in TENDING
the wounded.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-03
Fat Woman Has Light Fingers.

Fat Woman Has Light Fingers.
Step lively. Watch pur step. Also
keep your eye on anyfat woman rid
ing in the subway. Toadd to the vari-
GUS and extensive difficulties of sub
way travel there has appeared over
the underground horizon within the
last three weeks q vey stout woman
with big and light hands who is col.
lecting pocketbooks. She is very
quick. very crafty In her general con-
duct and has been very. very success
full Last night while one of the wom-
an passengers was absorbed in read
ing the back Of newspaper which be-
longed to a man across the aisle. the
door opened. many left and as it was
about to shut again the stout woman
leaped up. hit the tired-looking man
on the hat and fed. announcing that
1t was their station. Everyone pres
ent smiled. and 10 did the woman, who
was reading the other mans newspa.
per. until she looked for her pocket
book, which had been on her lap. The
train had left the station and there
was nothing to be done. Scores of
complaints have been recorded. and
unless the stout woman exercises with
frightful energy to disguise herself
business is going to slow up abruptly.
New York Times.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-03

will soon put q stop to that sort OF
business after marriage.
She leads him to believe that she
has an angelic disposition; no temper
at all. Tacitly she leads him to imag-
inc that he is to be a martinez In the
household after marriage. His wishes
will be supreme; his word law. Men,
tally she is concluding: I'm giving
him his way now. After marriage
there1l be a different tune sung It
will be my wishes that shall be obeyed
or there'll be war in camp"
Ere the honeymoon has scarcely be-
gun. the mask has slipped Just trifie
from each face and heart. The one
stands revealed to the other. as he
and she really are. There are few
couples who take the situation philo-
sophically and good naturally strive to
overcome difficulties. More couples
give way to their disappointment and
make it the basis for quarrels and BIT
terness.
Love cannot long Withstand such
cold, whitening blasts. The upshot Of
the whole affair is that they soon be-
gin to tire of each other. II common
sense comes to their rescue then and
there, they will frankly confess their
faults to each other and live up to
their promise. II there's but a tiny
root of love left in each heart, 1t can
sprout up into a healthy plant. its
beautiful tendrils INTERVENING. A
couple once welded should never al
low their hearts to drift apart through
wearying with each other
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-03
Cosmopolitan Bangkok.

In southern Siam. Bangkok, the cap
ital, is the principal port. and had at
the last enumeration a population of
54O,679, Of which a large proportion
are Chinese. The city Of Bangkok is
situated on both sides of the river
Menam Chao Phya, about twenty-five
miles upstream from the bar at its
mouth. This bar forms a great OBJ
stacle to shipping. allowing only YES
sells to cross at high tide drawing
from IL feet 6 inches to IA feet s
inches, according to the season of the
year. Vessels Of greater depth. how.
ever, find a safe anchorage at all times
at Kohsichang, an island located about
twenty-five miles from the mouth of
the river.