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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
PERSONALS

Miss Grace Geer is the guest of rela- tives in Lebanon.
 Miss May Harding of Hamburg has been a Norwich visitor.
 Everett Pierce and Charles Olsen of Norwich are visiting at Pleasant View.
 Alexander Sharp, of Norwich, has been in New York on business trip.
 Miss Eva Rist and Miss Minnie Haz- Ter have returned from two weeks stay at Newport, R. I.
 Rev. A. J. Hetrick of Canterbury, formerly city missionary, was a visitor in town on Wednesday.
 Mrs. A. T. Bogue and Miss Ethel Bogue of Hartford are visiting MT. and Mrs. W. r. Bogue of Broad street.
 Miss A. Rieta Denison of Mystic and Miss Marion Prentice or Westerly were visitors in Norwich, Wednesday,
 Miss Elsie R. Bogue and Miss Linea T. RydhoIm have returned from a, two weeks stay at Nantasket Beach, Mass.
 Miss c. E. Lyon has returned to New Haven, after visit with rela' lives and friends in Norwich and vii cinity.
 Moves D. Lamb of Church street has returned after stay of two weeks with relatives with relatives on Stat en Island.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph E. Iagerty of Philadelphia are visiting the formers s sister, Mrs. William T. Ward of West Thames street.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick T. Bunce have returned to their hone at 2Z Union street after a two weeks trip through New York state.
 MT. and Mrs. David Robinson of Hartford have been spending few days with MT. RobinsCn's father, Hen Try Robinson, at Waterford.
 Mrs. N. Roland and Miss H. Anna EngstrOm have returned to their home on Grove street after spending their vacation in Winthrop, Mass.
 Miss Mary Jane Turner of New London returned Wednesday from Salem where she has been spending two weeks at the EIurlbut House.
 A card received from w. A. Young formerly of this city, but more re- gently of Hartford, locates him with the Connecticut militianen at NOgaIes, Ariz.
 MT. and Mrs. N. Eugene Smith have been spending several days this week on an automobile trip through the Berl1shires and over the Mohawk Trail.
 Cadets Girard Troland and Milton Davis, who have been spending their annual furloughs at their tonnes in New London, returned to West Point Tuesday.
 Mrs. Henry Hunting and daughter, Miss Julia Huntington, have retur1ed to Mansfield, after a few days visit with Ernest Hiuman, Mrs. Hunting tons daughter at Burlington, Conn.
 Mrs. Marian Hall, the Misses Nellie and May Hall, and Harry Hau are spending @ few days with Mrs Ella Beebe of East Great Plain, after hay ing made a one days trip of 271 miles from Glenside, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
MISSIONARY SOCIETY HELD
 ITS ANNUAL MEETING,
Missionary from China Speaks Before
 LefingweII Soietys

cThe Lef1ngweu Ladies' Missionary society held it's annual meeting with the president, Mrs. Grace Peckham, of Franklin, Wednesday afternoon. Lunch was served to 150. This consisted of sandwiches, salad, cake and coffee and was served on her spacious lawn, after which the following programme was given: Singing, Thou Art My Lot, in unison; the 23d Psalm; prayer by Rev. T. H. Peabody; solo, Rev. L. o. Gates; solo, Mrs. A. J. Bailey; offering; song, Rev MT. Young. The address of the afternoon was given by Rev. Edward Smith, a missionary from China. MT. Smiths wife and children were dressed in the costumes of that country, and one of the children recited a Chinese poem. The collection amounted to $1S.4S.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
AUTO BACKED INTO
 IRON BRIDGE RAILING
Car Left Standing Suddenly Starred
 Down Washington Square Grade.

An excellent proof of the substantial manner in which the railing over the West Main street bridge at the Chel- sea boat club WeCuesday evening when a Hartford automobile salesman left his car supposed safely anchored up in Washington square, while he went into a store for half minute. Just as he got Inside, however, the brakes on the car let go and the ma chine proceeded to hack down the grade, gaining momentum in accord moving bodies. On the bridge the car swerved and backed prectpttate1y into the side of the bridge. Strange to say the railing was not knocked off and the car was not deposited in the bottom of the river, but the irCr was only bent by the impact and the back side of the car more or less scratched and bruised. Stranger to say, the young man later visited the authorities and offered to make amends for the dam age done to the bridge railing
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
PARISlAN SAGE
Puts Hair on Your Head and Helps to
 Keep 1t There

 Puts Hair on Your Head and Helps to
 Keep 1t There
 Whats the use of being bald? What sense is there in deliberately allowing your hair to turn gray?
 Do you want to look old before your time? Give up the thought; old age will come all too soon.
 Look after your hair. Parisian Sage is scientific preparation that supplies hair needs-is just what you want It aips to prevent grayneSs and badness byi putting life and nourtshment into the hair roots.
 Man or woman. no matter how old you are, Par1sian Sage will help you to look younger and more attractive.
 Why not go to Lee & Osgood and get a large bottle today? It will not cost more than 50 cents, and your money back if it does not cure dan druff, stop falling hair, or itching of the scalp. It will make your hair lux uriant, bright and beautiful. It is a most refreshing, pleasant and invigor- ating hair dressing and absolutely harmless to the hair and scalp.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Arrested for Theft at Fort Neck.

James Walsh, of Mystic, until re- gently an employe of the New Haven railroad, discharged a few weeks ago, was arrested Wednesday after noon by Martin Kane, one Of the roads special agents. charged with stealing a quantity of bed comforta- bles from freight car in the Fort Neck yard.
 It is alleged that Walsh went to the railroad yard tuesday afternoon and forced an entrance to one of the cars
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
RESPECTED HIS ELDERS.
For That Reason Norwich Man of a9 Refused to Enter Wrestling Match With Griswoid Chap Of 93.

There were more than two of eastern COnnCcticuts grand old men in attend- ance at the Bill dinner in Ledyard Wednesday, but there were two in particular who had not met before. One was from GrisvOld whose age was 93, and the other was from Norwich, and he admits being Ss. One of the party who happened to Ee near as they greeted each other, and knowing them to be sturdy representatives of their respective towns, sugg gested that they entertain the crowd and at the same time display their agility by engaging n a wrestling match.
 The suggestion seemed to take well and there was a move to form ring about the boys" when the Norwich man declared that he had never made q practice of trying to flop his elders and he didn't think it would be wise to start in now. It was somewhat of a disappointment to the spectators, even though the promoter had antici- pated that it would be the GriswOld man who would insist upon someone of his own size and age.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
KILLED A NINE
 POUND RATTLESNAkE. Octave j. Neauit, Formerly of This City But Now in Service on Border, Finds Them as Thick ae Hair on His Head.

Nelson Theroux of this city has re- cefved a letter from Octave J. Neault, who was formerly employed by Swift 6 Go. in this city, but who is now with Company l, Fourth U. $. infantry, at Brownsville, Tex, in which he says among other things:
 q am getting along well, but every thing here is slow. Two days after we got here we had a little fight. It did not last long. That was a good start for ne, and we are expecting more. We had one fellow killed last night, and 1t started things agoing. Everyone in camp is now up and ready for a fight.
 sOn my fourth day I killed Q rattle snake that weighed nine pounds and was eight feet long. How would you like to run into that? There are more rattlcsnalzes where we are than have hair on my head. I am going to get a biz one to take home with me. How would you like to have one? Give the boys my best regards"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Ln the City Court.

In city court Wednesday Judge Barnes fined a man $20 and costs for selling beer at a Sunday picnic, dis charging two companions who were arrested with him. Another citizen was sentenced to 90 days in jail be- cause he did not support his wife and babes, but this was suspended until October first, the repentant father of the family consenting to make over $3.S0 per week to his flock.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
FIRST BANNER RAISED
 IN OLD MYSTIC
Charles Q. EIdredge Has Pictures of Republican Candidates Swung to Breeze.

The first large political banner raised in this part of the state is raised in this part of the state of Connecticut, so far as can be uscer- tained, was placed over and across Main street in front of Riverview cot tage at Old Mystic by Charles e. Ed redge Wednesday morning. Judge Willis 2. Eeaton of Troy, N. Y, prominent Republican, assisted m pro- curing and hanging the banner. It measures 20x3O feet, has large DOT traits of Hughes and Fairbanks with appropriate inscriptions and will be a guide for the doubtful, and confirming evidence to the faithful that the Re- publican party is again out to win, and that watchful waiting must make room for Republican leaders who pledge the country 9 return to those principles that have made it a power in the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Does SIoan's Eminent Help Rheuma.
 Tisn1?

Ask the man who uses it, he knows. gro think I suffered all these years when one 25 cent bottle of Sloan's Lin iment cured me-" writes one grateful user. If you have Rheumatism or suf- fer from Neuralgia, Backache Sore ness and Stiffness. don't put off get ting a bottle of Sloans. It will give you such welcome relief. It warns and soothes the sore, stiff painful places and you feel SO much better. Buy it at any Drug Store. only 25 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
GRCTON WOMAN FILES
 PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
Florence E. Penninan Asks Freedom from Henry E. Penniman of Bridge port.

Florence E. Pennirnan of Groton has brought suit against Henry E. Penni- man of Bridgeport claiming divorce on grounds of into1erabla cruelty and ha- bitual intemperanCe. The plaintiffs S maiden name was Florence E. Perkins and she was united in marriage with Henry E. Penniman Sept. g, 1912. They have one child, Elizabeth, aged 2 years. The plaintiff asks a divorce and custody of the child. The papers were filed Wednesday afternoon with the clerk of the superior court.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
earibaIdi Sens to Celebrate,

Labor day will also be Garibaldi day in Groton. An extensive program of entertainment for it's members has been arranged by the Society of Sons of Garigaldi. A flag raising and ded- ication will be one of the features of the early morning program.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Donohue's License Suspended.

Among the cases before Secretary of on Tuesday was that of James P. Donohue of this city, charged with driving his automobile while under the influence of liquor. His license was suspended for 30 days. DonOhue is the son of pr. John J. Donohue, su- perintendent of the Grand View sani- tariun on WaShinGtnn Straat
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
Will My Child Take Dr.. Kings New
 Discovery?

This best answer is pr. Kings New Discovery itself. It's a pleasant sweet medicines which years of experience have proven best for Coughs and Colds Those who have used Dr. Kings New Discovery longest are it's best friends. Besides every bottle is guaranteed. If you don't get satisfaction you get your money back. Buy a bottle, use as di- rected. Keep what is left for Coughs and Cold insurance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
NORWICH MAN CLAIMS
 DAMAGES OF $2,2o0.
John Paracenti Brings Action Against Johannah Paracerti on Common Count,

John Paracenti of this city has fled action against Jchannah Para centi also of Norwich, claiming $2,- 200 damages on a common count. The complaint alleges that on CT before June IS, 1916, the plaintiff loaned the defendant $2OOO. The money is due and unpaid and the plaintiff claims damages of $2,200 The papers are re- turnable before the superior court for this county on the first Tuesday of September.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
JUDGE SHUMWAY TO
 PRESIDE AT HARTFORD
On Bench at Criminal Session of
 Superior Court This Month.
Judge Milton A. Shumwzy of

Judge Milton A. Shumway of Dan- ieIson will preside at the superior court criminal term which opens in Hartford, September 19 and Judge Shumway will also preside at the civil term of the Hartford county superior court which begins October S. with a short calendar session and assignment of cases for trial at the regular session opening October 10. Judge ShumWay will preside at the March, 1917, criminal term and Judge Gardiner Greene of Norwich at the June criminal term.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Waterbury-Truman s. Lewis will be 50 years old Sept. Is, and Waterbury lodge of Elss do not intepd to let him forget the fact. They are making plans to give him a birthday party
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

NorthfieId.-The next meeting of Mountain County Pomona grange will he held with Beacon grange at North field Wednesday,, Sept. s. The fifth degree will be conferred at the morn ing session. Dinner will be furnished by Beacon grange.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
DanieIson Construction Co,

The DanieIson Construction company of KiIdngIy, capital $19,O00, has filed a certificate of organization with the sec retary of state.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

The biennial reunion of the Thomp- son family, is to be held Saturday, September 9, at the home Of Mrs. D. N. Kimbal, in Ellington
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

4 meeting of the republican state central committee will be held at the Hotel Taft. New Haven just prior to the opening of the state con- yenuion next Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Veterans are planning to attend the ffty-flrst anniversary celebration of the Connecticut Heavy Artillery to be helG in New Milford, September g.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

About 5000 linear feet Of native stone macadam is to be laid on the New London turnpike. Plans and specifications are being shown at the residence of George H. Bradford, first selectman at Oakdale.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

About 25 of the 45 or 50 varieties of man John Irish, of Laurel Hill, are in bloom, but MT. Irish considers this rather poor season for the flowers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
TOR THAT TIRED FEELING

AtlFAN ENUIBAUTtEb b IANEVI ' IIU3 UIIHIG Excellent for the relief of exhaustion Sonnnfa.. Cooling and refreshing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Miss Adles, hair face and scalp specialist, will return to Norwich Wednesday evening, Sept. 9th, and re- ments early. LeHox House, Norwich, Tel. 1267. New York address, 402 West 51st street-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

As a precautionary measure it is proposed in a number of towns to keep children away from all Labor Day celebrations.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
VARIOUS MATTERS
The last day of summer!


 The last day of summer!
 The season of corn roasts has ar rived.
 Light vehicle lamps at e.54 this evening.
 StrolIers in the woods say the out look is encouraging for a big crop of chestnuts.
 Native vegetables are bringing good prices just now, tomatoes in particular being in demand.
 Wednesdays weather was delight ful. the air being clear and dry, aI- though the sun was hor.
 A number from this section attended the Baptist Sunday School convention at Voluntown, Wednesday.
 The freighter Eaglet has finished discharging her cargo at Montville and steamed to New London.
 St. Luke's picnic at Columbus park this afternoon and evening.-adv.
 Some of the choirs have had their first calls for rehearsaIs tomorrow night, following the vacation season.
 Business people at the beaches are hoping for a pleasant Labor day, to make up for losses earlier in the sea- son.
 A number of local miIliners have al ready left for New York for tnstruc-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31
TO OWNERS OF PIANOS
 ANPS Dt ANED nIANP

You cannot reasonably expect your Piano or Player Piano to retain its I, orIsinal tone ald respoqISIwenteGss I5, with method. Has pleased others. Will please you
 FREDERICK T. BUNCH
 THE PIANO TUNER. P Union St. Norwich, Conn.
 Phone 141I-2.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

recent difficulty experienced on Mon Ument street where many houses have been without water for 24 hours at time, has necessitated the purchase of a new pump which has arrived and is being installed at the Groton pump station at Poquonoc.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Cooler weather has proved a mark ed benefit to trade, encouraging shop pers to come to town for late sum- mer bargains.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

The favorite film actor, Douglas Fairbanks, son-in-law of Daniel L. Sully of Watch Hill, has accepted the invitation to the aviation luncheon at Harlem casino today and will journey from his summer home by hydroplane. An experienced aviator however will pilot the craft.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Norwich are at the Bryn Mavr Pleasant View. until after Labor day. The party includes Misses Amy Bir- racree, Alice Kilroy, Helen Flynn, Helen Sullivan, Ar "a Foley, Sadie Kill roy, Hazel Fo' Jgh, Anna Kilroy with Anna E :, chaperone.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Private funeral services were held for James Arthur Allen at his home No. Franklin street, New London, at 2.3O o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev Joseph P. Brown, officiating. Burial was at Cedar Grove cemetery, New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

New York city children staying in Connecticut will continue here, since it was announced Wednesday that the New York department of health of- f1cials believe the public schools may be safely opened September 25, the date tentatively fixed when it was de- cided to postpone the opening from September.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

At South Coventry the past month Conrad J. Shurbeck. physical director at the New London Y. M. c. A., and Mrs. Surbeck, have been holding a ca1}p for many young girls from all parts Of the state. The camp closed Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Orders of August 15, directing Mai. L. R. Burgess, c. A. C.. to report to Commanding Officer. Coast Defenses of Long Island sound. for duty as fort commander, Fort Terry. are amended to direct him to report to Coast De- fense Commander for duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

The fifth annual meeting of the Lumber Manufacturers Association of Southern New England is to be held a the Mohican in New London. 4 shore dinner will be served and a trip on the sound will be taken from 2 to D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Eighty-seven patients in Connecti- cut are awaiting admission to the tu~ berculosis sanitaria of the state, ow- Ing to lack of room ir the institutions, 1t was reported at this weeks meet ing of the state tuberculosis Cornmis- sion held at the capitol.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-31

Although a few people were discour- aged by the recent change in the weather, and have left for their homes the cottagers and most of the hotel guests are still there, and from all indications Watch Hills social season will last until September IS,
The Tomahawk., 1916-07-20

YOU to go to the jail and bring III
Wess Watts, the prisoner, TO th1s oaf
as soon as possible
found the prisoner standing lie
the center of his cell armed with MS
big club. | tried in vain to induce him
to accompany me to the courtroom.
Finally I turned to the sheriff.
"How long will it take you to heat
. few salons of water to boil?" l
asked in a low tone.
There was a quantity OF boiling wa
ter on hand in the Kitchen. A TIN
wash-boiler was secured and ABOUT
five gallons were put into it. The
boiler of water was carried 10 the
door of Watts cell. A big, burley
deputy sheriff named Glover Smith
was armed with an axe handle ana
placed at one side of the cell door,
while I stood at the other, and, dip
ping up a dipper full of the boiling
water I threw the contents at WATTS
striking him on the breast TWO moro
dippers full followed, and with yen
Watts sprang for the door. He was
Obliged to stoop to make his exit, ana
as he did Smith felled him uncon-
scious with the axe handle. In fe"
minutes he was restored to conscious
ness and remained perfectly tract
able.
Watts showed no further signs or
obduracy from that moment until ne
was landed safely in the state
prison at Allegheny for long term.
It may be added that on the morn
ing when I arrested Watts at Shaw
neetown I had no intention of ar
resting him, as the sheriff had re-
tanned the papers when he pretended
to be taken i'll at st. Louis. The ter
rible reputation Of the man rendered
him almost secure except against a
multitude. My curiosity to see the
notorious bandit drew me to the shop
and, seeing that Watts was unarmed'
it occurred to me that more favor
able opportunity to arrest him would
never occur. Acting upon this I'M
pulse I secured him.
The Tomahawk., 1916-07-20
WHEN DEWEY Met BANCROFT
Little Incident That illustrates tho
Natures of Two Great and WELL
Loved Americans.

Tn the late seventies of the last
century Admiral Dewey-then Com
mander Dewey-was stationed at
Washington, where he was serving MS
term of shore duty as naval secretary
of the lighthouse board.
With the passage of time, he says IN
his Autobiography" I had lost none
of q Vermonters fondness for gooo
horsefesh, and riding was my favorlte
exercise. On my afternoon "constitu-
tionals" I often came up with a fine
looking, white-bearded old gentleman
who always wore German cap.
Sometimes as I overlook him l would
draw rein, and we would pass the
time of day. Then, as liked to go
faster than he did, I would draw ahead
of him, always receiving the poItest
bow in exchange for my own.
He struck me as a most delightful
person, and I conceived real liking
for him. One day asked the watch
man at the gate of the Soldiers Home
who this gentleman was. he ans
wered, ellis name is Bancroft, and ne
is from Berlin From that l knew
that he was the historian and former
Secretary Of the Navy, and that ne
must have acquired a liking for Ger
man CABS when he was our minister to
Germany.
The next time T met him when
was riding I introduced myself and
said:
GAS an officer of the navy, who owes
so much to the Naval Academy that
you established, want to thank you"
I could see that he liked the complt"
ment with it's reference to a service
that many of that generation had
forgotten, so we became good friends.
7 was at dinner later when both ne
and General Sherman were present"
Menus were passed round with re"
quest for autographs. General Sher-
man wrote his, and underneath it q
word that Mr.. Bancroft could not
make out.
"What is it?'' Mr.. Bancroft asked.
General" answered Sherman.
MIR. Bancroft, who had already writ
ten his autograph, asked for the menu
back, and under MS naue he 'luue'A'
"Octogenarian."
One day when I was walking with
Admiral Porter and we passed Bah
croft; T heard his valet say to him,
Lift your hat. That is Admiral
Porter" For it was custom in Wash
ington to lift your hat to the admiral
Mr.. Bancroft obeyed the Wallets mill
tary direction, and Porter said to me-
sHere he is told to lift his hat to me
when I used to salute him as a SUI
perior."
Porter had lifted his own hat in
manner that showed the old feeling OF
Junior officer in the presence OF a
former Secretary of the Navy had not
passed.-Youth's Companion.