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Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
WILLIAM KNIGHT DIES
 FOLLOWING AUTO ACCIDENT
Car Ran Into Tree at Foot of Miller
 Hill.

As the result of the injuries he re- ceived in an automobile accident at the foot of Miller Hill Sunday even- ing, William Knight died at St. Jo- seph's hospital about o'clock We'd nesday morning. MT. Knight, who owned and was driving the car in which were Mrs. Knight and MT and Mrs. Thomas Burmore. had been to this city Sunday to purchase some flowers. While approaching the foot of the hill MT. Knight, who did not know the road any too well. made a sharp turn and crashed into a tree near the side of the road. throwing all of the occupants to the ground. Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Burmore are now patients at the hospital but their condition is not thought to be very serious.
 The cause of MT. Knights death was given as internal trouble.
 MT. Knight. who is survived by two small children. was born in Germany in 1881. He was the son of MT. and Mrs. William Knight.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
COMPANY l. EXPECTED
 THIS AFTERNOON
Fire Bell to be Rung When Definite
 News is Received.

"Wednesday afternoon Town Clerk Frank P. F'enton was in conmunica- tion with Colonel Goodman Of Hart ford in regard to the time that Com pany L would arrive in Willimantic. MT. Fenton was notified that the first section of the train would arrive in Hartford about 6 o'clock this (Thurs- day) morning. the second section would arrive about two hours later and the third section of which Company l. is a member. would arrive about noon. It is the intention of the authorities in Hartford to have the men detrain in that city and give them a lunch, after which they will embark for their home stations. According 70 this statement it is expected that Company L will arrive in Willimantic about three or four hours after the arrival in Hartford. It has been planned that the fire bell be rung just as soon as it is learned for a certainty the time of arrival of the company. It is also expected that the mills and snops will close down and allow the help to par ticipate in the celebration. After de- training, the company will march to their armory where it is planned to give them a lunch. A few speeches will be made at this time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETS
Miss Ethel Grant Resigns as Secre- tary to Principal Case-Mss Louise Stabner Appointed to Fill the Va cancv

The regular monthly meeting of the town school committee was held on w ednesday evening in the office of the selectrnen at 8 o'clock. Six of the board were present. The minutes of the last regular and special meetings of the board were read and accepted.
 Principal E. A. Case of the high school was present and presented the resignation of his secretary, Miss Ethel Grant. who has held the posi- tion for the past three years. The resignation was accepted and upon the recommendation of MT Case, Miss Louise Stabner was appointed to fill the vacancy at a salary of. ten dollars a week
 The Natchaug school requested that ten more tables. four sinks, a water heater and a gas range be installed in the school The matter was turned over to the supply committee with power
 At this point in the meeting there was some discussion on the matter of lockers for the high school Mr. Case stated that he had been trying to devise some means of constructing suitable lockers for the building but as yet had hit upon no plan that seemed advisable. A motion was then made whereby one hundred steel lock- CTS should be installed in the. school. This was later amended and it was finally decided that the matter should be given to the supply committee to investigate and report at the next meeting. of the board Principal Case stated that at some future time these lockers would be a necessity and if they should be installed at the present it would do away with the extra ex- pense.
 All bills were read and voted paid, The meeting adjourned at 9.45.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
SUPERIOR COURT.
Cases In at WilIimantic Friday For
 Short Calendar.

The superior court for Windham county comes in for short calendar at W1llimantic, Friday, October 13, at io.15 a. m, Hon. James H. Webb
 The short calendar list:
 Martha R. Wilcox, Trus. vs. Lawton Mills, Corp. Ethel EmeIine Coffey vs Arthur J. Lathrop. Sarah F. GeeminoE- man vs. Isaac Rosen. George Kenp vs Edwin E. Morse. Seabury Doane Brew CT appeal from Propate will of Sarah Duncan Naylor. B. A. Strout Farm Agency vs. Arthur J. Lathrop Thom- as J. Riley vs. Mary A. Riley.
 Uncontested Divorces.
 Emory R. Davis vs. Marie L.. Davis, Clara R. M. Potvin vs. Alphonse Pot win.
 Trial List
 To court: Sadie M. Brown vs. Dan. iel Royce. Ida L. Franklin vs. Uzam Bennor and Josephine Bennor. Mary Ritcher vs. Dieudonne Garceau Charles E. Skinner vs. Hyman Chasen. Hill house and Taylor vs. c. A. Hawkins. Julia E. Lyman vs. Thomas A. Lyman. Celia M. Dolin vs. Frank B. Miller. ct us. Levine & English vs. Frank E. Miller, ct ux. Linsley's Appeal from Board of Relief. Ellen M. Bugbee's Ap- peal from Board of Relief of the Town of Putnam. John s. Soderberg vs. Hugh German. Fayette L. Wright vs. Geo. M. Cameron. (Claimer for Putnam, ! Mary Lynch vs. Lauretta M Maine, ct als. (Claimed for Putnam.) Charles A. Tillinghast vs. Francis Downing, (C1aifned for Putnam)
 To jury: William H. Speare vs. Frederick W. Schultz. Simon McDon- nell, ct al. Appeal from Probate Will of Margaret Page. Yvonne Therrien vs. Andrew M. Grant. J. Arthur Atwoor vs. N. Y. N. H. & H. R R. Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Scarcity of Water,
WEDDIlNG,
Rathbun-Joyce,

The marriage of Miss Margaret FL len Joyce and Moses w. Rathbun both of this village. took place Wednesday, afternoon at the Baptist parsonage Rev. H. IS. Foster performing the cere- mony. Owing to serious illness fin the family of MT. Rathbun the couple were unattended, only the necessary wit uesses being present.
 The bride wore a blue cloth gown with hat to match.
 The wedding trip has been deferred and MT. and Mrs. Rathbun went i'm mediately mot their own home which has been newly furnished.
 Mrs. Rathbun is a graduate from Memorial Training School for Nurses of New London. MT. Rathbun has a jewelry establishment here
 The bride received many handsome gifts from friends here and out of town.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES AT SALE PRICES

Dust Absorbing Dust Cloths-Sae prices & and 14c each.
 Turkey Feather Dusters-Sale price 10c each.
 Dutch C1eanser-SaIe price Sc.
 Lux-Saie price 7c. Sale price 2oc.
 Mrs. Potts Sad Irons, nickel plated, in a set with handle and holder Sale price 95c a set.
 No. 1 Universal Food Choppers Sale price soc. price 7c each.
 Alaska Cold Handle Stove Pokers- Sale price 5c each.
 3-in-1 Shoe Polish-SaIe price Sc a box.
 Savory Enahnel Seamless Self Bast- ing Roasters-SaIe price $1.1.o
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
ENAMEL WARE

Four-coated Blue and White Enamel Ware
 3-pint Tea or Coffee Pots-SaIe price 40c.
 4-pint Tea or Coffee Pots-SaIe price 45c.
 5-pint Tea or Coffee Pots--SaIe price Soc.
 14-quart size Dish Pans-SaIe price 59c.
 17-quart size Dish Pans-SaIe price 6ec.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12

Rayo Lamps, nickel plated, complete with white dome-SaIe price S1.7e, Electric Portable Lamps-SaIe prices $3.98 and $5.6o.
 No. 21 Galvanized Wash Tubs with Wringer attachment-SaI price 69c, No. @22 Galvanized Wash Tubs with Wringer attachment-SaIe price 7ec. 12-quart size Galvanized Water Fails Sale price 23c.
 14-quart Galvanized Water Fails Sale pricce 27c.
 Cleanup Point
 Half pint size-Sale price 12c.
 Pint size-SaIe price 22c.
 Quart size-Sale price 45c. Retinned Wire Garment Hangers Sale price Sc each. Heavy Wire Jelly Strainers-SaIe price 21c.
 Universal Bread Mixer, four-loaf size-Sale pricce $1.69.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Brief Mention.

Emil c. Stahle of this city is to be employed by a jeWelry concern in Hartford and he will leave soon to begin his new duties
 Mayor Daniel P. Dunn was one of the many Willimantic people who at tended the big day of the fair in Staf- ford Springs Wednesday.
 The night school committee an nounced Wednesday that the opening night of the school will be the six teenth of the present month. The first twenty applicants depositing two dol lars will constitute the opening class. All other applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Moose Will Turn Out in Body.

At the regular meeting of the Will fmantic Lodge, No. 144O, L. o. o. M., held in their home on Pleasant street Wednesday evening it was decided that the lodge should turn out in a body to extend a welcome to company L, upon their arrival in this city today The lodge also voted that supper would be rendered pr. w. P. $. Keat- ing sometime next week. The date to be decided later. Dr. Heating belongs to the medical corps of the First in fantry and will return to this city with Company IL today. The supper is to be given to the doctor in recogni- tion of his fine service which he has rendered while at the border with the troops.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Returns From Jail, Arrested Again.

Wednesday afternoon the police re- ceived a complaint from Mrs. Arthur Jacobs that her husband was creating a disturbance at the house. Chief E. to the house but the man had disap- peared from the premises. He was af- terwards found on Union street and brought to the station where he was locked up on the charges OF Yreoxf- cation and breach of the peace. Ja- cobs was released from the county jail Tuesday and immediately started in on his old routine When arrested on Wednesday he made the statement he would never be arrested again.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
D. A. R. CHAPTER
Opens Season-Address by Mrs. Geo
 M. Minor.

Tuesday afternoon the first meeting of the year of Anne Wood Elderkin chapter, D. A. R.. was held at the home of Mrs. Armeda French on Church street. Many were present at the meeting at which Mrs. George M
 Minor of Waterford was the princi- pal speaker. Her topic was What the D. A. R. Stands For. After the pr1n- cipal address of the afternoon refresh ments were served. The following acted as hostesses: Mrs. Moon, Mrs. French, Mrs. Goss, Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Storrs, Mrs Avery, Mrs. Craw ford. Mrs. Congdon. Mrs. Remington and Miss French
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
SPECIALS IN WOODEN WARE

Trojan Spring Hardwood Mop Sticks Sale price 9c.
 Dry Mops for hardwood foor-Sale price 22c.
 Tate Dust Absorbing Dry Mops- Sale price 37o.
 Revolving Handle Hardwood Rolling Pins-SaIe price 10c.
 Veneered Birch Chair Seats, 13 to 18-inch sizes, different shapes-Sate price 7c each.
 Square Salt Boxes-Sale price 9c.
 13-inch Round Chopping Boards Sale price 15c.
 White Wood Pastry Boards, size 1sx24-SaIe price 37c.
 White Wood Pastry Boards, 2ox30 Sale price 45c.
 White Wood Pastry Boards. 24x36- Sale price 52c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12

Oval Clothes Baskets-SaIe prices e9c, e8c and $1.10.
 16-inch Round Willow Office Bask- ets-Sale price 59c.
 All-wood Garment Hangers. shaped neck-SaIe price 5c.
 Smiths 1O-arm Wall Clothes Dryer Sale price 39c.
 Smiths 10-arm Adjustable Wall Clothes DryeSTsale price 7sc. Large Size Glass Washboard-Sale price 34c.
 Folding Ironing Table. five feet long Sale price $1.10.
 Five dozen Maple Clothes Pins Sale price Sc box.
 No. Little Jewel Floor Broom-Saie price 2ee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
schooIboys Cause Station Fire.

The trolley waiting station at the Dugway almost met destruction We'd nesday morning at the hancSs of some school children. The crew of the trol- ley that arrives in this city at g o. clock noticed smoke coming from the station and upon investigation it was found that two boys while waiting for the car had set fire to a pile of pa pers inside the shelter. The crew managed to put out the fire before it had done much damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Planning for Harvest Supper.

Guild of the St. PauPs church held it's regular business meeting in the Par 1sh house of the church. Plans for the harvest supper which is to be held this evening were completed and other business transacted. Mrs. Charles E. Leovett was elected treas urer of the guild and Mrs. R. V. Sweet and Mrs. Lovett were added to the board of directors. The meeting was brought to a close late in the after noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12

old prices
 6xs Ash Frame Mirrors-saIe price 10c.
 Sx1o Ash Frame Mirrors-SaIe price 15c. 9x12 Ash Frame Mirrors-SaIe price 25c. 39c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
PRESERVING ARTICLES

D. c. Seal Glass Top Fruit Jars, l dozen pints-Sale price 45c a dozen. 1 dozen quarts-SaIe price 49c a dozen.
 F pint Jelly Plumbers with metab top-Sale price 22c dozen.
 Arap Jar Rubbers for all size jars Sale price 6c a dozen.
 Para Wax, 1-pound package-SaIe price Sc a pound.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
WILLIMANTIC OFFICE, z Church St. Telephone 21O-2.
WILSON CLUB
Organized With John F. Collins for
 President.

Tuesday evening a number of prom inent men of this city got together and formed what Is to be known as the Wilson club. After listening to a few speeches on the work of the organiza- tion the following officers were elect ed: John F. Collins. president; Ar thur Racicot, vice president; Eugene Curran, secretary and Valetin L. Mur- phy, treasurer. The club has secured rooms on Church street which will be the permanent headquarters.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Just One Application
 and the Hairs Vanish
Modes of Todavl

A harmless, yet very attractive, treatment is here given for the quick removal of hairy growths: Mix enough powdered delatone and water to cover the undesirable hairs, apply paste, and after or 3 minutes re- move, wash the skin and the hairs have vanished. = One application us- ually is sufficient, but to be certain of results, buy the deIatone in an origi- nal package.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
ALUMINIUM WARE

No. 8 size Aluminium Tea Kettles Sale price $2.19.
 12-inch Aluminium Mixing Spoons Sale price 12Lac each.
 10-inch Pie Plates-SaIe price 10c. Weighted Pepper and Salt Shakers Sale price 10c.
 Tea Balls-Sale price 10c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12

season they will all be most enjoya- ble social events.
 There was little formality, the la- dies fingered over their cups of "cheer'' for conversation. Tn the dining room Miss Eaton and Miss Cranska, who poured, were kept almost constantly busy, as were also Mrs. George Loring, End, and Miss Marion Tuckerman, who served. Mrs. King at the door admit ted arriving guests and the basket col- lection liberally increased. Mrs. John c. Gallup, assisted by Mrs. George Loring, sold cake and jelly in the li- brary. Mrs W. W. Adams had the candy tabe in the parlor where was al- so Miss Evelyn Cranska, who added much to the pleasure of the afternoon, by delightful music on the Victrola. The rooms were prettily decorated with autumnal flowers and foliage. The receipts were over eighteen dol lars, which is a good start toward the fifty dollar prize offered for the best essay written by girl in the senior class of Plainfield High school
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Angela Turrici.

Mrs. Angela Turrici.
 The funeral of Mrs. Angela Turrici was held from her late home on Bab- cock court Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. At 9 o'clock requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Joseph's s church. Rev. T. F. Bannon officiating. Peter Turrici, Sebastino Turric1, Tony Cristina and Vincenzo acted as pear- CTS. Burial was in St. Joseph-s ceme- tery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
NOANK
Strike of Ironworkers at Shipyard- Lamb Hunter Engagement An nounced-Great Scarcity of Water in the Village.

About 100 men employed in the iron working department of the Palmer shipyard struck Monday afternoon for the given reason that they would not work under one of the bosses who was unpopular. The officials refused tc discharge him and the men went out. The ironworkers have caused a great deal of trouble through their disposi- ton to strike at every opportunity of fered, and as the dislike of the fore man is the only thing offered as an explanation, it is expected the diff culty may be patched up immediately. In the meantime the yard is operating withNless than a dozen men in the ironworkeIs' department. Other parts are unaffected by the strike, but it ties I'D work on two steamers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
NICKEL PLATED TEA
 KETTLES

No. medium weight Tea Kettles Sale price SIPS.
 No. medium weight Tea Kettles Sale price $1.39.
 No. extra heavy Tea Kettles-SaIe price $1.5e.
 No. g extra heavy Tea Kettles-SaIe price $1.69.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12

1s-inch Glass Shelf and Brackets. 24-inch Glass Shelf and Brackets. 18-inch Glass Towel Bar and Brack- cts.
 24-inch Glass Towel Bar and Brack- cts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
WILLIMANTIC

this city from Chaplin and he was meploped as 8 teamster5 here. Very little is known about the mans his tory other than where ne resided pe- fore coming to this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Lamb Hunter Engagement.


 The engagement of Miss Eleanor Marjorie Lamb, daughter of Mrs. Lil- liar Lamb, of this village, to Howard F'arnurn Hunter of New Milford, a stu dent at the New York College of Den tistry, is announced. No date for the
 James Campbell is spending the week in Boston.
 M J. Chester has gone to New York to see the baseball games. William Patterson is remodeling the Charles Davis house in High street and it will be occupied by MT. and Mrs. Robert Howard, who recently returned from their wedding trip. MT. and Mrs. A. l.. WoodWorth have been entertaining MT. and Mrs. Fred Hope of AfontVille. Completing Garage. The garage building at the shipyard is almost done. The main office is be- ! ing painted.
 Mrs. G.. E. Andrews is entertaining friends from New York and New Ha- ven at Rambler cottage. Meetings of the Camp Fire Girls are to be sresum9d shortly, their guardian, Mrs. Minnie Vallette, having many plans for the work of the winter. Mrs. Frank Howe is recovering from an attack of grip cold. Mrs. Sarah Palmer is able to si. up. She will 80 as soon as possible to the home of her daughter, Mrs. David An derson, in Jersey City, for the winter.
 Charles Squadrito is having a side walk laid on 1nis property on Main street.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Hurst has returned from visit of a few days in Boston.
 Mrs John Smith and Mrs Josephine Chester have returned from New Lon- don, where they were guests of MT. | and Mrs. e. T. Chester. Scarcity of Water. Fire Chief L. l.. Park has called the attention of the residents of the vil- lage to the scarcity of water here and l asks that every Drecaution be taken in the matter of possible fires. There is no water except that in the river, which is not easy of access.
 Repairs have been made to the house of A. R. Meister in Spring street.
 Mrs. Thomas Foley of Dorchester, formerly Miss Cora Rogers, of this vil- lage, who has been dangerously ill, is slightly better.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Rheumatism A Home Cure Given by One Who Had II

Tn the spring of 1893 I was at tackled by Muscular and Inf1amma- tory Rheumatism. suffered as only those who have it know. for over three years. I tried remedy after remedy, and doctor after doctor, but such relief as I received was only temporary. Finally, I found a rem edy that cured me completely, and it has never returned. I have given 1t to a number who were terribly afflicted and ever bedridden with Rheuma tism. and it effected cure in every case.
 I want every sufferer from any form of rheumatic trouble to try this marvellous healing power. Don't send cent; simply mail your name and address and l will send it free to try. After you have used it and
 1t has proven itself to be that long, lookedfor means of curing your
 Rheumatism, you may send the price
 of it, one dollar. but, understand, I
 do not want your money unless you
 are perfectly setisded to send it. Isn't
 that fair? Why suffer any longer
 when positive relief is thus offered you free? Don't delay. Write today Mark H. Jackson, No. 29C, Gurney Bldg, Syracuse, N. Y.
 MT. Jackson is responsible. Above statement true.-Pub.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
MOOSUP

Schools Close So Pupils May Attend
 Garden Exhibit-D. A. R. Chapter
 Tea Nets SIS Toward Fund For Es-
 say Prizes.
 There was no afternoon session of the Moosup Grammar school Wednes- day. All pupils were to have the privilege of being present at the Home Garden Exhibition in the town hall,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
OBITUARY.
Henry Alfred.

The death of Henry Alfred, 25, oc- cured at St. Joseph's hospital late on Tuesday night. MT. Alfred came to
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
WASH BOILERS

stockse $2ss
 stock-SaIe ~ bottom-Sae price $149 x Iiskes rainerP Pal-Sae 7ec
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12

MiddietoWn.-Owing to the great advance in price of all material local horseshoers are to advance their prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
MIRRORS AT SALE PRICES

ing the following to. sell at the same 4oc.
 White Enamel Frame Mirror with a. 12x20-ineh Bevelled Edge Glass. in oval or square-Sale price $26o.
 We have other size Mirrors with White Enamel Frame and French Bevelled Edge Glass marked equally as cheap.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12

Wall Soap Holder. Toilet Paper Holder. 18-inch Nickel Towel Bar. 24-inch Nickel Towel Bar. Tumbler and Soap Holder combined Tumbler and Brush Holder combined
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-06-13

tor Hollow and the work of sinking
the shaft will advance rapidly with
the equipment and machinery at
hand and it will not be long now un-
til the new mine is producing coal.
IT will take some little time before
"a very large force of miners can he
put to work, but the new mine will
be opened up Just as rapidly as pos
sible, and by fall this mine will be
in shape to produce large number
of tons per day. Those interested in
the new company are confident the
mine, will be a dividend producer, for
lit, is known that heavy vein Of
coal will he reached.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-06-13
The Iowa Fruit Crop.

The average condition of the fruit
crop the first Of June, according to
reports sent in to Wesley Greene,
secretary of the State HORTICULTURAL
society, at Des Moines, was So per
cent of full crop. This is a decline
of Is per cent from the May average
and 2 per cent below the average f0s
June, last year. 1t is per cent be-
low the Is per cent average for June
Apples are 20 per cent below the
report for June last year and straw
berries IL per cent, better. The 9th
err fruits are about in the same con-
dition as reported last year at this
time.
The insect pest has not been espec-
tally serious thus far this year, Sec
rotary Green says, but the only way
to grow fruit in any season is te
spray. is his advice. The cool wealth
'er has kept the insect pest down
some this year so far.
A summary of the reports on the
Condition of the fruit crop in Iowa
on June / is as follows: Apples, vi
per cent; American pllms, SIS; Do.
nestle pl,lms, 30; japanese plums
|26; cherries, 81; grapes, 67: RET
raspherries, G2; black raspberries
IS; blackberries, rs; currants. 65;
gooseberries, &c; Strawberries, 81 Of
la full crop.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-06-13
England Honestly is Economizing.

-
London, May 25-(By Mail-Thee
war stricken people of England re-
ally are economizing. Here's PROOF;
A duchess has given up cars, clos
ed town house, and keeps only one
servant. A marchioness has quit
giving dinner parties and travels
third-class on the railway. A Wis
countess has not bought new even
ing dress this year. Eats cold lunch
cons A baron-I am now smoking
two-penny cigars. A London vicar
.-I have given up buying old books.
A member of parliament have
quit spending my salary. A barber
II walk to work instead of going by
tram. A stenographer--l go to one
less movie week. A compassion
/ smoke an ounce less tobacco a
week. A lawyers clerk has quit los
inr 2 shillings a week playing DOM
inoes. A judge-No port after din
ner. One cigar day A money
lender-My wife has given up her
carriage and pair. A Gaiety girl re-
fused an invitation to dinner be-
cause the man who asked her
couldn't afford it.
"A policeman has given up week
ly paper that used to make him
laugh.