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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

ATTORNEY CLARENCE E. ROCHE
When the superior court for Wash
ington county reconvenes at Kings
ton, this morning the trial will be
commenced of the state against James
Rego Mellow, alias James Morris, the
young Portuguese accused Of the
murders of William Rhodes, a stone
mason, who for years conducted a
bootleg" trade in intoxicating liquors,
and Gustave and Oscar Olsen, broth
ers, who were employed as section
hands by the New York New Haven
and Hartford Railroad company. They
were shot and then horribly mutilated
with an axe in the old Kingston sta
ton, about half a mile from the
present passenger station.
Clarence Emerson Roche, Of West
erly, clerk of the Third District
court, and the youngest lawyer in the
town, has been assigned by the court
to defend Mellow, and it will be his
first criminal case. He has been busy
investigating for the past week and he
will put up a strong fight for the ac-
cuSed, and over a dozen witnesses Will
testify for the defence. Mellow, a
few days after the murder, surrender
ed himself to the Providence police.
He claimed that when he went to the
shack the Olsen brothers were dead
and that Rhodes stood at the table
counting money, a revolver lying on
the tble. He claimed that Rhodes as
saulted him and that he secured the
revolver and shot and killed Rhodes in
self defence.
1t is expected that as soon as the
jury is formed that a view of the site
of the murder will be taken, Judge
Doran having granted the request of
Attorney Roche for such a view. The
request Of Attorney Roche for an eX-
animation of the bodies of the dead
men, now in vault in Wakefield, was
denied, on the grounds that the bodies
had been rnutilated in the autopsies
and that their condition would not
warrant an examination, although it
was claimed that an examination of the
body of Rhodes would would give ev-
idence in verifcation of Attorney Roche
to have the medical examiner of the
Westerly district, with other physicians,
examine the bodies. so as to compare
notes wit hthe medical examiner who
conducted the autopsies.
Attorney Roche will make an effort to
have the case tried in Westerly for
the reason that the jurors in the case
may be locked up and under the con-
tinuouS jurisdiction of a court officers,
and the accommodations in Westerly
are adequate, while there are no ac-
commodations at Kingston, and the
jurors would have to be taken to and
from Wakefield by automobiles Some
lawyers, not residents of Westerly
claim that only civil cases can be tried
in Westerly, Kingston being classed as
the county seat and only adjourned
sessions of the superior court are held
in Westerly. This is contrary to the
fact, for at the last session of the
court in Westerly a manslaughter case
was tried to a finish. The law reads
Cases may be assigned by the presid-
ing justice to the court house in West
erly, and it does not specify whether
the cases be civil or criminal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
STONINGTON
Mrs. Alice E. Bosue Found Dead by
Son Who Came to Meet Her at Troll
ley Ca-PupiIs' Gift to Miss Davis.

Mrs. Alice E. Bogue 81, died of apo
plexy at Industrial place Saturday
night just after leaving trolley car
from Mystic and her body was found
by her son, who had come to meet her
at the car. Mrs. Bogue was the daugh-
ter of Peter and Susan Settle Crandall
and was born in Stonington in July,
1858. She is survived by five daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Granville Rust. Mrs. George
]. Mitchell, Mrs. Roland Littlefleld,
Mrs. John Singer and Mrs. Elmer
Coates, and four sons, Benjamin. Eb-
enezer and George Bogue of Mystic
and Louis Bogue of New Haven.
Pupils Check Teacher.
The boys of the Stonington High
school wore uniform collars of the old
dickey style, with dark neckties, and
the girls wore dark hair ribbons at
Fridays session, significant Of their
regret at the retirement of Miss Pearl
Davis, teacher in English. AS farther
mark of their appreciation and esteem
they presented the young lady certi-
fed check for a substantial amount
Miss Davis will be Mrs. Steffenson
within month. She left Saturday for
her home in Newton Center, Mass.
Broke Through the Ice.
Steamer Westerly made navigation
possible from Stonington to Westerly
by cutting through the ice Of the chan
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28


The meeting for perfecting the or
ganization of the Mystic and district
cooperative store in Mystic was held
Friday evening in German hall on
Greenmanville avenue. The reports of
the committee were read and accept
ed. 1t was voted to accept the bylaws
as read with the exception Of one or
two changes At the meeting Samuel
Schofield presided and explained the
work of the association, stating that
this was the first one to be formed in
Connecticut, but that there were over
1000 in the United States under the
Rochdale system. He stated that even
in Rhode Island there were four and
California had IFS. The charter is to
be left open until April 1 and each
one has the right to take shares, but
not over 10 will be sold to any one
person After April 1 an admission
fee will be charged to enter. There
has been pledged so far $2,210 in 142
families.
The committee on obtaining place
for a store stated that several sites
were open for them and that as soon
as plans were perfected suitable
place can be obtained The officers
elected were: President William In
derlest; vice president, Jabez Brooks;
secretary, Samuel Schofield; treas
urer, Robert Barlow; board Of direc-
tors, William Hickson, James Nc
Clave, Fred Wilson for Is months;
Louis Brunke, Clarence Carlstein, ia
cob Specks for II months; John Lit
terscheidt, Anthony Marseilles, John
Hammacher for 6 months.
The committee which have been do
ing all the work the past six weeks
in starting the association include
William Hickson, Jabez Brooks, Sam
uel Schofeld, Robert Barlow, James
McClave, John Liteerschiedt, Fred
Wilson and Louis Bunlxe.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
THE USE OF OLD GLORY.
D. A. r. Offers Valuable Suggestions
Concerning the Star Spansled Ban

The following suggestions for the
use of the American flag have been
issued by Mary Wooster chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
of Danbury. which entertained the
state D. A. r. officers Friday:
The United States flag is the symbol
Of our country and as such should
command the respect and admiration
of every citizen.
The law of. the state of Connecticut
provides that the flag should be dis
played on every school house to i'm
press upon the children the duty they
owe to the government that gives them
the blessings of equal privileges, edu-
cation and protection.
When not in use the flag should be
kept neatly rolled up and in a proper
place.
When the flag is to be hoisted. 1t
should be taken from it's place by per-
sons specially intrusted with its care
and never handled heedlessly. 1t should
used as a means of advertisement, nor
for any purpose unworthy of the dig
nifty of the nation.
The flag should be fully hoisted to
the top of the pole, with the union up
permost When half-masted 1t fs a
sign of public mourning, and with the
union down it is a sign of distress.
The folds of the flag should float
freely when hoisted, and be cleared al
once when fouled.
The flag should be saluted by al
present when hoisted or lowered This
is done by standing at attention and
uncovering the head or touching the
hat or cap. The same should be done
by the spectators when the flag Il
passing in parade or review.
The flag should not be hoisted before
sunrise nor remain up after sunset.
Whenever the Star Spangled Ban.
ner'' is being played or sung all pres.
ent should rise and stand uncovered
during its rendition.
When the national and state, or 9th,
er flags, fly together, the national flae
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

winter in Norwich, spent some time
Mrs. Eugene Austin. who has been
i'll for the past ten days at the home
of her mother in Preston, is improv-
ing.
James Barber is confined to the
house by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pessie and chill
dren, Louis and Evelyn, have moved
from the DR.. Phyney place on Main
street to a tenement in Norwich
Town.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

The body of Engineer William R.
Curtis, who was killed in the Milford
wreck last week, arrived in Stafford
Springs Friday en- route for Westford
where the burial took place Saturday
afternoon. Besides his wife and two
children, he is survived by his father
and mother Mr.. Curtis would have
beer 43 years old on the day of his
burial
Sixteen Candidates Examined.
Sixteen candidates took the civil
service examination at the high school
Saturday morning for the rural deliv-
cry appointment. There is a vacancy
on route No. 1, from the Stafford
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

Springs postoffice, and also a vacancy
in Eagleville.
The town school committee will meet
at the library this (Monday) evening
and will take action on filling the va
cancy in the seventh grade Of the
Springs school.
Funeral of Walter QuinIey.
The body of Walter Quinley was
brought to Stafford Springs from Pen
acook, N. H, Friday on the o'clock
train. Funeral services were held in
the Methodist church, Rev. Walter P.
Buck officiating, and burial was in the
Springs cemetery. The deceased was
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Quin-
ley, formerly well known residents of
the borough.
o. e. S. Chapters Drama.
The New England play Bar Haven,
given by Baker chapter, o. E. s., at
st. Edwards hall Friday evening, pro-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

Rev. J. w. Aerson. rector of Grace
church has engaged Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.
Overbaugh of the N. F. A. faculty as
choir directors for the choir of Grace
church which has been increased to
seventeen members. Mrs. Overbaugh
will hold the first meeting with the
choir Wednesday evening for the pur-
pose Of instructing the members in
voice culture ad control.
Parish Meeting.
A parish meeting will be held in
Grace church this (Monday) evening,
to be followed by a meeting of the
vestrymen.
Firemen to Have Smoker.
Friday evening, March third, the
members of the Yantic Steam Fire
Engine company, ex-members and
smoker in the Fire Engine hall. The
speakers for the evening will be the
Rev. J. w. Areson, Chief Howard L.
Stanton Of the Norwich Fire depart
ment and members of the executive
staff. The committee In charge il
Foreman H. J. Gibbs and Assistants
Edward Smith. Jason Kingsley and
Elias Stocket.
Rivers and LowIands Under Water.
Thursday and Fridays rain and the
heavy fog carried Off three quarters
of the snow and ice, made walking
treacherous and flooded the rivers,
ponds and brooks Miners lot on the
Franklin road was part of the Yam
tic river above the town line bridge
and the base ball lot was flooded on
the village side running into the river,
which was extremely high
Local travellers on the Central YER
mont railroad northbound found the
West River branch under water be-
tween Brattleboro, VT, and West
Dummerson. The Connecticut river
rose four feet and caused much dam
age.
Village interests.
willim Tucker, now of Spring
| field, Mass, spent the week end in
town with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
William Tucker.
Patient at Hospital.
Mr.. Lavalle, of Hallville, who lived
in the village several years ago with
| his son, Dennis Lavalle. is a patient
at the W. w. Backus hospital. Yam
| tic relatives visited him there Sun
day.
Mrs. NJ. A. Bolande,' organist Of
Grace church, who is spending tns
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

vided a good entertainment and netted
quite a sum for the chapter
There was a large attendance and a
good time at the Pastime carnival
dance in Society hall Saturday even
ing. Woods orchestra furnished mu-
| Sic
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
Personal Items,

Waterbury-John Nolen of Cam
bridge, Mass, expert landscape artist,
whose services have been retained by
the Waterbury housing committee, as
recently appointed by Mayor Scully
to look into the housing situation in
this city, has arrived in Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

With seventy-five members present,
Vice President BeadIe, presided at a
smoker of the Bradford Social club
Friday evening, in the club house
which is owned and is under the super
vision of the Bradford Dyeing asso-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
YANTIC

Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Overbaueh En-
gagged to Direct Grace Church Choir
Chief Stanton and Others to Ad-
dress Firemen at Smoker.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
OBITUARY
Charles Chapman.

Charles H. Chapman, 81, son Of the
late Nathan Truman and Harriet
Lewis Chapman, died Friday at the
Memorial hospital in New London af-
ter lingering illness. He was far
mer by occupation and leaves be-
sides his widow, one brother, DIR. Ed
ward c. Chapman of New London, and
four sisters, Mrs. NJ. Alice Weemis
and Mrs. Sarah Wightman Of Brook
Ign, N. Y, Mrs. Ernest Lewis of Wa
terford and Mrs. William H. Barber of
Mystic. His body was brought to
Mystic Sunday ard burial was in the
family plot in Elm Grove cemetery.
Benjamin F. Andrews.
Benjamin Franklin Andrews. 80,
died at his home in Burnet Corners
district, Saturday morning at 2 o'clock
after a long illness. He was born in
Ledyard, June 2, 1888, and was well
known in the town of Grotoh, where
he was a teacher for many years. At
one time he was selectman in the town
and had held other town offices. He
leaves his widow and two daughters,
Mrs Joseph Chesebro of Mystic and
Mrs. Latham Space of Noank and a
son, Edward Andrews of Noank.
Personal Items.
Lester Coughlin of New York spent
Saturday in Mystic.
Mrs NJ Alice Weemes and son,
Thaddeus Weemes, Mrs. Sarah Wight
man and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reynolds
of Brooklyn, n. Y, are guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. William H. Barber.
Miss Ella Bunsel has returned from
a visit in Camden, N. ].
Hiram Burnett of New York is
spending a few days in the village.
Ira F. Noyes of New Haven spent
Sunday at his home on Willow street.
Frank R. Wheeler of Hartford is
the guest of his mother, Mrs. Sarah
Wheeler
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
STAFFORD SPRINGS

His 4Sd Birthday-Sixteen Take Ex-
animation for r. F. D. Appointment.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
MYSTIC

Promoters of Cooperative Store Or
sanize-over $1,000 Already Pledged
Obituary, Charles n. Chapman
Benjamin =. Andrews.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

Rev John j. Fitzgerald, pastor of ST.
MichaePs church, Pawcatuck, has ar
ranged for a mission to be conduced
by the Franciscan Fathers in the
church for two weeks, commencing on
Low Sunday, two weeks after Easter.
1t is about fifteen years since a mis-
sion has been held in st. MichaePs
parish.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-02-02
MRS NILS OLSON.

Mrs. Maria (Jacobson) Olson, wife
Of Nils Olson, a former well-known
pioneer OF Green Lake township, died
Jan. 25, at her home in Thief River
Falls. The funeral occurred Satur.
day at the Green Lake church in this
county, Rev. /. A. Johanson otticiat-
ing.
The deceased was born in Romerig,
Norway, Nov. 7, 1888. Her youth was
spent in Christiania. In 1864 she was
married to Nils Olson and in 1872
they came to America, first locating
at Green Bay, Wis. In 1876 they
came to Minnesota, where they l0cat-
ed on a homestead one mile south of
Spicer. Three years ago they moved
to Thief River Falls, where she pass
ed away as above stated. The fol-
lowing children survive with the nus
band to mourn her death: o. N. o.
son, Mrs. Edward Thorp and Jacob N
Olson of Thief River Falls, Alfred N
Olson Of Stanley, N. D., Marcus N
Olson of Spring Brook, Wis, and Mrs
Ole Jacobson Of Spicer. There are
grand children and many other rela.
tives.
Mrs. Olson was a member of the
Green Lake church from the time OF
its organization, and has large cir.
Gle Of friends in her old home com.
munity in Green Lake township.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-02-02
CENTRAL LIFE PICNIC
PLANNED FOR NEXT JUNE
ance Society Will Entertain
Policy Holders.

Eohi county have made the prelimi-
nary arrangements for a big picnic
and banquet next summer for the pol
icy-holders OF the company who re-
side in the county, about five hundred
III number. The County Assembly
Park has been engaged for June 20,
when the event takes place.
The head officers, including Presi-
dent Peak and Secretary Everett of
HcS Nuines. Iowa. have promised to
t.: present. The features will include
Il big feed and a speaking session.
FiiS gathering will be something
unique in insurance history, and it
is doubtful if there is another county
in TIE state where a like event could
be pulled Oft
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-02-02
PREPAREDNESS WILL BE
DISCUSSED NEXT WEEK
Representatives Of Several High
Schools Will Be Here Friday,

Representatives Of Several High
Schools Will Be Here Friday,
February II.
On Friday of next week, February
II, there will be discussion held in
this city, by representatives of at
least six, and possibly eight high
schools of this section of the state.
Atwater, Litchfield, Benson, Elbow
Lake, Appleton and Willmar will be
represented, and Hector and Alexan-
dria may compete. Each school may
send one representative, who can
choose either side or phase of the
preparedness" question, and give his
or her arguments. Eight minutes will
be allowed each person for the pre-
sentation Of the argument and four
minutes will be allowed as rebuttal:
They will be judged on the ability
shown, two will be chosen to repre-
sent this district at the state meet
to be held at Manchester College on
February rs. Joe Chase will repre-
sent the local school.
'Th:, state has been divided into dis
tricts, Southern, Central, Northern
and Northeastern, the winners of each
to meet at Manchester College on the
25th. 1t is possible that w. J. Bryan
will preside at this meeting.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-02-02
Breeders Will Get Toqether.

y call has been sent out from the
West Central School OF Agriculture
at Norris. asking that West Central
Minnesota live stock men get togeth-
TT at the annual farmers short course
ut Morris. February 1919. The aim
uf this Call is to get the farmers or
-aniZed to promote the live stock in
uus1ry in their territory. The Red
River Valley has breeders associa-
ton and the feeling has been growing
that West Central Minnesota should
have similar body to build up an
industry which means more profit and
greater prosperity to the farmers.
Another striking feature in connec-
iun with the short course will be
tie model farmers club meeting to
he put on by students of the West
Central School. This meeting will be
based upon material gathered by re-
representatives. Of the school who have
attended various meetings of farm
trs' clubs in West Central Minnesota
Tie aim viii be to bring out criticism
and suggestions That may be of help
to members. of farmers clubs when
they go back to their homes.
The whole weeks program is pack
cd with good things Lectures and
demonstrations will be given in farm
MANAGEMENT. beef production, dairy
ing. commercial seed production,
drainage gas engines. farm buildings,
farm law, soils. forge work, alfalfa,
the construction of school buildings,
teachers pension law and preparation
If rural school lunches.
Among the special speakers are
men we'll known throughout the
F.! Northwest They include H. r. Smith.
! formerly Of the Minnesota College of
! Agriculture: W. \. McKerrOw of the
; Agricultural Extension Division of the
: University Of Minnesota: ]. S. Mont
: =omerv. specialist in horses from
the College Of Agriculture; N. E..
| chapman, the states most widely
| known poultry man: Frederick ]. AL
way, soil chemist: Dean A. F. Woods
Of the Department of Agriculture of
the University of Minnesota; Hugh ].
Hughes and Dan Wallace. editors of
two Of Minnesota's leading agricul'
tural journals, and many others every
one of whom will be worth hearing.
In addition to the special meetings
of live stock men and farm club mem.
bers. there will be evening lectures
and entertainments.
f.. &. Higbie superintendent, says
that the program is the best that
! has been offered in the West Central
i School, and inquiries indicate that
the attendance will be the largest in
the history of such work in this part
of the state.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-02-02
NEW LONDON,

New London, Jan. 31.-Miss Mar
tina Johnson is spending week at
the home Of her mother, Mrs. J. Err
landson of this place, arriving here
from Clarkfeld, where she visited her
sister, Mrs. John Holton. Miss John
son has conducted a millinery depart
ment at Lake Benton, Mimi, the last
season.
A two weeks clearance sale is be-
ing held at the Swenson & Broberg
store.
The Ladies' Aid of the Norwegian
Luth. church will give an oyster sup
per at the church basement Thursday
evening, Feb. 3, after which sale Of
articles will be held.
Mrs. P. Brogren and Mrs. G. KAN
bestad went to Willmar Friday for a
few days visit with friends.
Mr.. Andrew Anderson received five
first, two second and one fifth prize
for his poultry at the recent exhibit #
the Kandiyohi County Poultry Show
held at Willmar
The New London high school bas-
ket ball team played its final game of
the season here with the St. Cloud
team last Friday evening, in which
they were defeated for the first time
during the season, by a score OF thir-
| ty-one to twenty in favor of St. Cloud.
A very large crowd witnessed the
| game.
Mr.. Eddie Gustafson returned Sat-
| urday from the cities where he spent
| couple Of weeks and received ex-
| pert instruction in the building and
repairing Of automobiles.
| Miss Minnie Bengtson and Clar-
ence Lingren are assisting at the
Swenson & Broberg store during the
sale.
The annual meeting Of the New
London Farmers store company will
be held at the council room Tuesday,
Feb. 1.
Monday, Jan. "a marked a memoir
able day at the C. K. Lund lcme,
being the fiftieth wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lund. A number of
relatives gathered at their home to
| help them celebrate their golden we'd
ding day. Among those present were:
| Mr.. and Mrs. o. Negaard and Mrs.
| Olava Void of st. Paul; Mr.. and Mrs.
| Oscar Anderson and Mr.. J. Gordham-
| err of Kerkhoven, and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Gordhamer of Norway Lake. Some
beautiful gifts we're presented Mr.
and Mrs. Lund in memory Of the day