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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20

game, only lasted a few minutes apiece. Gotch had tho time of his life beating Cutler In more than an hour. but Stecher threw him in ten minutes. and thrown Hussarie at all. but stecher threw the Turk In nine minutes.
 Stecher has Invented a scissors hold that is even more vicious and effective than the retired champions famous toe hold. He possesses such formidable obtained, he is able to squeeze all re- sistance out of his opponent-even to cause unconBciousness as in the case of Cutler, who required the services of It is claimed that Stecher can exert a pressure of 1,so0 pounds from knee to knee.
 Joe admits he developed his scissors hold by practicing on horses and cows around the old farm He can split a between his knees, and can hold an automobile by rope attached to one leg.
 stecher has not as yet attained his full growth and development. He is of German-Hungarian extraction. but was born in the United States. His father Is a small man and not at all inclined to athletics. In fact, the elder Stecher was so tnfuriated when he learned that his son participated In a WISS Lllu8 LAAAlCAA 4L tAlC CQ0AtI AaAA that he promptly banned all wrestling conversation from the house forever, by gumi And 1t still goes, too. ai- though the old man consented to wit ness the bout between his son and Cut Ter, and last week when Stecher left home to make his first trip east his father accompanied him to the rail- road station and after the train bear ing the new champion pulled out Pop Stecher turned to the crowd of news paper men present and said:
 My boy Joey will make those fei- lows in the east step pretty lively.
 The only form of exercise ever in- dulged in by Stecher is his usual farm work He is the owner of a large ranch and success hasn't made sfn- gle change around the old place. Joe does his regular work when home. athe boy in the overalls" to the ranchmen with whom he has associat- ed since childhood. But there has been a great change come over the farmers around Dodge. They are wild over Stecher and are wearing a little scissors on their coat lapels with the insignia Stick to Stecher." They are all game sports. too. and will back their hero to their last corn husk. They have already cleaned the .wise crackin' city fellows" out of several hundred thousand dollars in the last and Stecher-Cutler bouts were partic- ularly a harvest time for them.
 Stechers opponent in Hartford will be Wilhelm Berner, the German champion, and one of the fastest men in the world at the catch as catch can with Wladek Zbyszko and Dr. Roller. and should make an ideal opponent for stecher because of his speed. science and strength
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20

{ Miss Mary B. Hogan, teacher in grade 1-B of the Springs school, has been unable to attend school for sew eral days on account of an attack of grip.
 MT. and Mrs. William Yare of East Killingly are guests of Mir. and Mrs. John Yare on High street.
 Alfred Bidorini and Batista Piccin have made an application for liquor license in the new Bidorini block on Main street.
 Mrs. Florence Nelson and daughter of Brooklyn. N. Y. are visiting Mir. and Mrs. Henry Grundy.
 John Hodgson has recovered from an attack of grip and returned home from the hospital.
 Officers of Hospital Aid Society.
 At the annual meeting of the Hos pital Aid society Tuesday afternoon the Following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Cyril Johnson; first vice president, Mrs. C. B. Butterfield; second vice president, Mrs. B. c. Pin ney; third vice president, Mrs. c. F. Beckwith; secretary, Mrs. D. K Taft; treasurer, Mrs: H. R Wightman; cor responding secretary, Mrs. Lewis Mo- Laughlin; auditor, F. G. Sanford; ways and means committee. Mrs. c. B. Pin ney, Mrs. H.'G. Dunham, Mrs. A. A. West, Mrs. H. Pownall, Mrs. M Rob- efts; house committee. Miss Holt, Mrs Burdick. Mrs. Weston. Mrs Cleveland, E. c. Pinney. Mrs. B. c. Thresher, Mrs Beckwith and Mrs. Jubb .g
 Funeral of Mrs. ,Pinney.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Johnson Pinney was held at the home of her daughter. Mrs. David Bissett, Wednes- day afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Charles H. Puffer of the Stafford Hol- low Universalist church officiated and h11rfQ1 a I'm ha fo cemetery. The bearers were Fred c. Sanford, Richard M Fisk, Henry But terfield and Albert s. Pinne.
 Concert and Dance.
 The Suwanee River quartette gave a very enjoyable concert in Memorial hall, Stafford Hollow, Wednesday even Ing. After the concert there was dancing, with music by Lynch's or chestra- The proceeds will be devoted to purchasing a musical instrument Cor the Pinney school.
 Engagement Announced.
 MT. and Mrs. John P. Brown of the Hollow have announced the engage ment of their daughter, Annie Bertha, to Frank B. Engley, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Engley.
 Harold B. Jones and family have the new concrete cottages on Keefe plains.
 National Bank Annual Meeting.
 The First National bank has elected the following officers: President, Christopher Allen; vice president, Freeman F. Patten; cashier. F. G. Sanford; assistant cashier. H. R. Wightman. The directors are Christo- pher Allen. Freeman F. Patten, F. G. Sanford, Edwin c. Pinney, George L. Dennis, Robert w. Smith, Willis H. Reed, M. F. Fairman, w. H. Hall
 There is leak in the water main on River street and men have been at work for the past two days trying to locate 1t. The ground was frozen so hard that 1t was necessary to use dy- namite before the pipe could be reached.
 from brief visit with friends in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
Brown & Perkins,
BOXING COMMISSION WILL
 ADOPT RIGID SYSTEM
New York Rules and Regulations Will
 be Reduced to 30.

New York, Jan- 1s. Simplihed rules for boxing bouts and a more rigid system of inspection will be adopted by the New York state boxing com mission which began an executive ses- sion here today. At present there are 67 regulations in the code Of the commission, but this number will be reduced to 39.
 While no official announcement has been made 1t is understood that all penalties will be e1im- ated, as is is deemed best to deal with each case on it's merits.
 The rule prohibiting betting probably, will be dropped because gambling is. contrary to the state law. Special attention will be given ot the pre- vention of delays in staging bouts A large number of inspectors will be ap- pointed Throughout the state to serve without pay.
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Ing Mrs. Wilcox was presented a piece of sterling silver.
 Grcton lnvItatiou Accepted.
 stonington lodge. No. 26, L O. o. F., met Wednesday evening In Masonic temple. The second degree was work Cd on class of i've and several appli- cations for membership were received. F'airview lodge. No. 101. I. O. o. F., of Groton. to be their guests on the even ing of Jan- 31. A special car will take the lodge over to. Groton.
 Short Paragraphs.
 MT. and Mrs William Parlor have returned to Fishers leland after a visit to MT. and Mrs. John W. Chap man on West Mystic avenue
 Several from Mystic were in Wester iy Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ida Howe Bryer. who died Sunday at the Norwich sanato- rium after long illness. She was the daughter of Ida and the late John Howe and was born and brought up in Mystic. and after her marriage resided
 MT. and Mrs. Daniel B. Denison leave Friday for Florida for the rest of the winter.
 Mrs William Cummings. who Ia in the Lawrence hospital. and who under went an operation, Is doing well, as was reported Wednesday.
 Robert Machette and Wilfred Brown commenced cutting ice on Wednesday. Ten and eleven inch iceis being har- vested
 Mrs. Marion Pomeroy is visiting in Meriden
 Mrs. George Pearson has returned to Pawtucket after visit with her parents, Mir. and Mrs, Lester Brooks, She was accompanied home by her mother, who will make her a lengthy visit.
 Miss Joanna Burnett has returned to Brooklyn after a visit with Miss Edna Wheeler.
 Eli Gledhill is spending few days in New York,
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 Tuesday evening in c. A. R. hall, in the presence of the members of the w. R. c. and Williams post, Sons of Veterans and Daughters of Veterans, the following officers were installed by the deputy, Mrs. Flora c. Lester, of New London: President, Mrs Fannie Packer: senior vice president; Mrs. Lucy Spicer Ward; junior vice presi- dent, Mrs. Lucy Packer Lewis; chap lain, Mrs Augusta Cutler; secretary, Mrs. Louise Lamb; treasurer, Mrs. Louisa K Tufts: conductor, Mss Eleanor Lewis: guard, Mrs. Jane Chapman; assistant conductor, Mrs. Leah Lamphere; assistant guard. Mrs. Mary Holiday; organist, Mrs. Georgf- ana Woodmansee; first color bearer, Miss Carrie Chapman: second color bearer. Mrs. CapitoIa Wilcox; third color bearer, Mrs. Margaret Ripple; fourth color bearer, Mrs. Alice Sher- hume. After the meeting a supper was served and social time enjoyed.
 Surprise visit and Gift.
 Mrs. Thomas P. Wilcox was given a surprise party at her home on Quiam- baug road, about one mile north of the trolley, at Miners Corners, Tuesday evening, when about 30 friends, the members of the Rebekah Sewing so- ciety. and their men friends, paid her a call. Games were played and mu- sica1 selections were rendered. A flns supper was served- During the even-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
JOE sTEcHER MAKING
 NAME FOR HIMSELF.
Sensational Mat Artist Going at Great
 Rate.
Greater than Prank Cotcb?

Greater than Frank Gotch?
 Many people think So. And maybe they are right. Anyway. Joe Stecher the sensational new worlds champion wrestler, whom Ed Kelley Is taking to Hartford to display his wares for the first time in the east at Foot Guard hall. Jan. 19. is entitled to all the wrestling hon0rs that Gotch didn't carry into retirement. This 23 years old boy, whom the press of the United States designate as ~the Nebraska Boy in the overalls." because he was born fin Nebraska, and is usually found wearing overalls on his own ranch, when not engaged in professional wrestling, is easily the most startling thing ever developed in the mat game A year ago-unknown; today, generall ly recognized all over the country as the champion catch as catch can grappler.
 stecher Is a real honest-b'gosh farmer from Dodge. Neb, and he ad- mits he never had 'srasslin' p lesson in his life. Yet, untaught and mex perienced. this youthful giant. who by the way, is over six feet tall and weighs PIP pounds, has thrown prac- tically all the best wrestlers in the country with ridiculous ease.
 Yussif Hussane, Charley Cutler, Jess Westergaard, Americus, four of the Kreatest catch aa catch can men in tho
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
WILLARD GUARANTEED seo, 1000
 FOR TWO FIGHTS IN NEW YORK.
Moran to Be His First opponent- Bouts 10 Take Place in Madison Square Garden.

Chicago, Jan. 1s.-Guarantees of $60, GOO to Jess Willard for two fights in Madison Square Garden. New York, and of $30,000 to Frank Moran for two contests were announced here today by Jimmy Johnston, manager of the gar- cen. He said he came here to see Promoter Jack Curley, but had missed him. His announcement follows:
 T will guarantee Jess Willard, $S0,- GOO for two fights. Moran to <baa his: first opponent Should Willard win de-. cisively, I am to have the privilege of selecting his second opponent. I aiso will guarantee Frank Moran $30,000 for two fights, the first to be with Willard, Moran to receive $15, 900 tor his end. If he should outpont Willard, l would select his second opponent"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
MILWAUKEE TWIRLER
 RECEIVES BONUS
sIapnicI<a Gets $500 for Winning 50 Per Cent. of 1915 Games and s1oo for Signing 1916 Contract.

Milwaukee. Wis, Jan. 19-Pitcher Cyril Slapniclxa of the Milwaukee American Association baeball team to- day was paid bonus of $500 for win- ming fifty per cent. of his games in 1915. He was also given $100 for signing a 1916 contract.
 Last fall the management refused to pay the player the bonus, declar- ing he had not pitched and won the required fifty per cent. of his games Slapnicka averred that he was not permitted to pitch in his turn when he might have done so, with the pos- sibility of winningp. The courts sustained him in a suit.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
l83rd DIVIDEND

Office of The Norwich Savings Society E Norwich, Conn, Dec. f1th, 1915.
 The Directors Of this Society have declared out e the earninss of the current six months seni- annual dividend at the rate Of FOUR PER CENT. per annum, payable to de- positors entitled thereto on and after January 18th, 1916.
 cosTELLo LiPPITT, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
WILLIAMS WANTED AS COACH.
"Fair Play" Comments on Vale Foot
 ball Situation.

Fair Play comments as follows upon the Yale coaching situation:
 Harvard and Yale are still unde- cided as to who their football coaches will be. understand that the man Yale really wants is Dr. H. l.. Will Hams of Minnesota and that he would have been named and would have accepted the post had there been a vacancy in the teaching stan of the Yale Medical school. pr. Williams is an instructor in the medical depart ment of the University of Minnesota, and cannot be tempted to relinquish a congenial berth unless Yale offers him one equally as good This Yale might like to do, but apparently the way is not clear, unfortunately, and 1t seems assured that unless some thing can be done the famous Minne- sota coach will remain in the west The impression Is that Tad Jones has been a strong second choice Foster Sanford is backed by an ardent clique, but apparently 1t has not made the desired headway in winning adherents to this excellent gridiron instructor"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20

AT 4 COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich; on, the 18th day of Janu Pressalt-NEIsoN J. AYLING. Judge.
 Estate of Mercy A: Hewitt. late of
 Euntce H Latham of Norwich, Conn. appeared in Court and filed petition praying. for the reasons therein set forth. that administration be granted upon the estate of said deceased. aI-
 Whereupon, It Is Ordered. That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room In the City of Norwich. in said District, on the 24th day of January. A. D. 1916. at il o'clock in the forenoon and that notice of the pendency of said petition. and of said hearing thereon, be given by the pub lication of this order one time in some newspaper having circulation In said turn be made to this Court
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true
 Attest; AttssSt FANNIE C. CHURCH
 janzod Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
HoW,S THTsf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- not be cured by HalPs Catarrh Cure
 Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty the most reliable remedy for catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces, expellinK the poison from the blood and fleaIing the diseased portions.
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see great Improvement in your general health. Start taking Halls Gatarfh Sure at once and get rid of Catarrh. Send for testimonials. free
 FL CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Ohio.
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
WILLINANTIc Y. M. c. A.
 FIVE WINS ROUGH CAME
Thread City cycIers outcIassed-
 Score 70 to s1.
Especial to The Bulletin.l ]

Ilsl Willimantic, Jan. 19.-The basket ball game between the Thread City Cyclers and the Y. M. c. A team at the gymnasium of the latter organiza- ton was won by the T.. M c. A, 40 to S1. Downer starred for the losers with baskets and Pickett for the winners with 8. The game was somewhat rough in the second half and Lewis was disqualified, Lamou- reux taking his place. The summary: T. c. c. r M. c. A. Crane, Thompson, Stevens, Comins
 Forwards DoWner ............. Gates
 Center Kelley, BlacH1mar
 Lewis, Lamoureux, Pickett
 Guards
 Backets--Downer g, Crane 9, KeI- ley 3. Pickett 8, Lewis 4, Comins 4, Stevens 3, Gates. Goals from fouls Downer 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
NOTICE

The Board of Relief of the Town of Preston, Conn. will meet at the Town House in the Town of Preston on Tues and until q o'clock p. m; will also be In session Feb. 10th and 21st, to hear appeals from the doings of the As- mess that may legally come before them
 Dated at Preston. Conn, Jan IS, 1916.
 PHILIP O. HARRINGTON,
 WILLIAM F. MITCHELL. tan1sd Board of Relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20

AT A COURT or PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich. on the 18th day of Janu- PresenfIisETSoN J. AYLING. Judge.
 Estate of Philip Ensltng. late of Norwich. In said District, deceased
 Matilda w. Burton of Norwich. Conn., appeared in Court and filed . petition forth. that administration be granted on the estate of said deceased. alleged ! whereupon, It Is Ordered: That said petition be heard and determined at Norwich, in said District. on the 18th day Of January A. D. 1916. at o'clock In the afternoon. and that notice of the. pendency of said petition. and of said hearing thereon. De given by the publication of this sorder one time Tn some newgDaper having a circulation in said District, at least three days prior to the date of said hearing. and that return De made to this Court
 NELSON J. AYIINQ. Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH
 5en1od Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
BALTIC DEFEATS WESTERLY FIVE
Rhode Island Players Proved 41 to Baltic Forwards Scored s2 Goals Willimsntic Y. M e A Wins.

Baltic with ease gave the Westeriy besketball team good trimming Wednesday evening at Baltic by the score Of Al 10 10. The Rhode Island Qusntette were outciassed In all de- p@rtments and their guards were un- able to hold in check Battles crack forwards who scored S2 points Hig- sins 17 and Barnett 15. Baltic had clear sailing from the start and kept bling up points until the end. Dean and Burdick did the heavy work for Westerly. the former shoot in8 four goals and the latter 5. The lineup:
 WESTERLY BALTIC Jones :...s .. .......s.. Higgins
 Left Forward Dean S-.>-~... ............ Barnett
 Right Guard heufx .s~s. ...ss.... Daly
 Center
 hHu1CA sSse..s.s...'.4.. COnneA Left Forward
 Right Forward
 Goals: Westerly, Dean 4. Keurr 1, Burdick 5; Baltic, Higgins IT, Bar net 15. Daily s, Drescher 2, Connell 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
NOTICE

The Board of Relief Of the Town of Ledyard will meet at the Town Clerks office in said Town on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1916, from 10 a. m- to p. m. to hear appeals from the doings e she As sessors, and attend to any other busi- ness that may legally come before said meeting. Adjourned meetings will be held as law requires.
 Dated in Ledyard, Jan. 1s. 1916.
 GEORGE W. PALMER.
 ENOS M GRAY.
 FRANK c. MAYNARD.
 Board of Relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
KentucIeS Futurity at $21, ,ooo,

The dates for the grand circuit meeting here Oct. to 14, as fixed by the stewards. at their meeting in Cleveland recently, were ratified at the annual meeting of the Kentucky Horse Breeders association. The board of directors was reelected and i'm enth renewal of the Kentucky futurity at the same value as last year. $21, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
HeIp Your Liver-It pax,.

When your liver gets torpid and your stomach acts queer, take Dr. Kings New Life Pills and you will find yourself feeling better The pur- fly the blood, give you freedom from constipation, bfliousness, dizziness and indigestion. You feel ffne-just like you want to feel Clear the complexion too. 25c at druggists
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORs.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich. on the 5th day of January, A. D. 1916.
 Present-NELSON J. AYLTNG, Judge Estate of Frank A Robinson. late of Norwich, in said District. deceased Ord cred. That the ExecuIrix cite the creditors of said deceased to bring In their claims against said estate within six months from this date by posting a notice to that effect. together with copy of this order, on the sign post nearest t9 the place where said Town, and by publishing the same once in a newspaper having a circula- ton in said District. and make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLTNG, Judge The above and foregoing Is a true copy of record.
 Attest: HELEN M. DRESCHER,
 Assistant Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
Tieers Defeat Yaie on loo

Tigers Defeat Yaie on lee
 New York. Jan. 19.-Princeton de- feated Yale at hockey here tonight 2 to |. Neither team scored in the first period. Cushman scored for Princeton early in the second period. Burgess soon tied the score for Yale but Pea cock of Princeton succeeded in netting the deciding goal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20

FraternaI Bowling League. Matches scheduled for tonight at the Aetna alleys are: Elks vs. K of c. Moose vs. Owls.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
LEGAL NOTICES

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich. on the 18th day of Janu- ary A. D. 1916.
 Estate of Herbert s. Young, late of Norwich. in said District. deceased.
 Louise J. w. Young Of Norwich, Conn, appeared in Court and filed a In set forth. that an instrument pur- porting to be the last will and testa- ment Of said deceased be admitted to probate.
 petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich. in said District, on the z4th day of January. A. D. 1916. at Il o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice of the hearing thereon. be given by the pub- licafion of this order one time in some newspaper having circulation in said District. at least three days prior to the date of said hearing. and that re- turn be made to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLfNG, Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH.
 jan20d Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
wihdham AIubnni Her. Saturday.

A basketball team made up of Wind ham High graduates will play the Y. M. c. A. five in the local gym Satur- day evening. The Y. M. e. A. will use the following in their lineup: Be- lair and Stanley. forwards; Poole and Graham guards. Houlihan center.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20

STATE or C0NNECTICUT. DISTRICT of North Stonington, ss. Probate Court, Jan. 17th, A. D. 1916.
 Estate of Ellen R. Wheeler, late of North Stonington. in said District. de- ceased.
 Upon application praying that an in strument purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased be admitted to probate as per application
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in North Stonington, In said Dis trict, on the 25th day of January. A. D. 1916. at 10 o'clock In the forenoon. and that notice thereof be given to all per- sons known to be interested in said estate to appear. if they see cause. at said time and place, and De heard thereon. by pubitshing in some news paper having circulation in said Dis trict. and by mailing in registered let ters addressed to each of the persons named Tn said will copy of this order all at least five days before said day of hearing. and return of notice given be made to this Court.
 Attest: CHARLES c. GRAY,
 jan20d Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
coT-oN.

New York, Jan. lo.-Cotton futures closed easy. January, 13g16; March, 12.T: May, 1z.59; July, 1z.71; October,
 Spot quiet; middiing 12.4o.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
To WhOmIt MayCOncern

The interest of George H. Roberts, in the candy, ice cream and confectionery business at No. 132 Main street. in the City of Norwich. has this day been purchased by s. F. Peterson of New London. who will. pay and discharge all debts as agreed.
 All persons who are indebted to the said George H. Roberts, or to the Candy shop, will please pay same to s. F. Peterson.
 Dated at Norwich, Connecticut, this
 janSoS v H u G. IF ROBERTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20

NoTICE.-A1 creditors Of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to tke undersigned at 59 Sachsm St., Norwich Conn, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order.
 ELIZABETH c. ROBINSON,
 jan20d Executrix.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-20
J. of w. Fails to Select Football coash

Madison, Wis, Jan. 1s.-The board of regents of the University of Wiscon- sin this afternoon declined to make any selection of football coach. Dr. Paul Wilmington of Boston, a Harva, graouate, has been recommended by the athletic council The regents ap- pointed a committee to investigate the athletic situation further.