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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
HAS SOLID BACKING.
Big Interests Represented in Newly Organized Building and Loan Asso- citation.

The splendid manner in which inn portant interests here have shown willingness to support a Building and Loan association programme that Kill ingly's very pressing need of addition al homes may be met. was discussed with much satisfaction Saturday. It is expected that the number of shares subscribed for will easily reach 300 be- fore tomorrow night when the next meeting of the official board comes.
 A building and loan association is new proposition in Danielson and its purposes and methods of management as misunderstood by a great many people. A very common error. is that subscribers for shares kiss their mon- ey goodbye once they put 1t in. Moth ing is more distant from the truth. Subscribing for shares is much the same as putting money in a savings institution. The subscriber has ex- cellent security for his investment
 which also returns him a liberal rate or interest, per cent. in this case At maturity of his shares, a matter of twelve years, his entire investment comes back to him dollar for dollar. During all of the time his money is in vested he is protected under laws of the state of Connecticut governing the operation of building and loan asso- citations. Provision is made to pro- tect him from loss in case of illness
 misfortune or death. Properly man aged, the building and loan associa- tton investment Is perfectly safe, and the success of an investment venture or whatever nature is safe only on scriter in Danielson's particular asso- citation not only does well for himself
 but becomes a public benefactor in so much as he has done something to provide Danielson with the homes which 1t so urgently needs to realize
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
ABOUT A FOOT OF SNOW.
City Under Covering of Wilderness
 Traffic Not Greatly Delayed.

The longest drawn out snow storm Of the season buried Putnam under an additional heavy burden of snow during Saturday and Sunday. Put nam found itself a painless city upon awakening Sunday morning, this con-
 dition being more aggravated than usual in snow storms because of the
 little traffic on the day of rest. As a result of the very poor walking con- ditions. the attendance at the churches was materially reduced.
 The snow was heavier here than at Danielson. according to reports of trolley crews. During the morning hours conditions were such as to knock the cars off schedule for a time,
 but the blows were kept busy and in the afternoon, though it was still l showing. the cars were running on time and as usual.
 The steam road men were kept busy | here clearing switches and removing ! the snow from other points where ii would cause difficulty and inconven- 1 fence if allowed to remain. Through | out this section there was about g | foot of snow by Sunday night, tho 1 bed of it being ice.
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mas; sub-chief ranger, Felix Dufault; recording secretary. Origene Touch cite; financial secretary, Eugene Du- mas; treasurer, Israel Tetreault: junior beadle, Joseph Derosier; senior beadle, Joseph Leclair; senior wood ward, George Bellerose; junior wood ward, Henry Latoru; elector, John Lucas.
 Arranging for New Store.
 Edward Brennan, formerly manager of grocery store at Dayville, was An Putnam Saturday afternoon arranging for occupancy of a store in a building which Frank Lucier of this city is erecting at Southbridge by a big re- tailing concern with which MT. Bren- nan is connected. Mir. Brennan has been with the company at Brockton and at Southbridge and is we'll pleased with his new work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
BURNS MAY PROVE FATAL
Miss Annie Costello, Lebanon Teacher, Overturns Lamp, Her Dress Catch ing Fire.

Annie Costello, 19, teacher in Leb- anon, is critically ill' at St. Joseph S hospital, having received severe burns as the result of an overturned lamp, while at her fathers home in Mans
 field Saturday night. Miss Costello was spending the weekend with her father. Timothy Costello of Mansfield, and went upstairs in the evening with a lighted lamp to get a book. In some manner the lamp was overturned, and her dress caught fire. Her parents heard her scream, and hurried up- stairs, finding her clothes in flames. They cut them away from her as best they could, and summoned medical aid. Later the ambulance was called, and Miss Costello was brought to the hospital Her parents stayed at her bedside Saturday night, and but little hope was given them of her recovery. Sunday evening Miss Costello was still unconscious and delirious She is a graduate of Windham High school and well known to the younger peo- pie in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14

More snow than has been seen in this city this winter has fallen in the past two days, and after the most un- seasonable weather of January, even a foot or two of snow is a relief. The snow fell most of Saturday and Sun day, beginning on Friday. While there has been little wind, and no drifting, the slow, steady fall made an accumu- lation which has kept the city's men and property owners busy, trying to keep some semblance of a path open on the walks.
 The disturbance to traffic conditions has been slight, the Norwich and South Coventry trolley lines adhering pretty closely to schedule time, and the railroad trains not being delayed, in the majority of cases, much behind schedule. The S. N. E. T. company had no trouble, and anticipates none, unless a freezing rain follows the storm.
 More sleighs have been seen on the streets than for some time, and fewer automobiles. Some of the physicians went back to the old-fashioned meth cd of horse and carriage calling Sun day, and few but taXis were seen of the self-propelling vehiclesfi, and they kept close to the car tracks.
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fully on its present fine opportunity to enjoy a healthy, substantial growth and make it a bigger and buster town than it ever has been in its history.
 It is significant that representatives of every big textile plant in this town were present at the organization meet ing and are among the heaviest sub ScriberS for shares. These men rep resent solid, permanent industries, not war boom companies that may fade away at the end of the great Europ- can conflict
 They were in KiIlingly before the war came and will be here after it is but a memory, but whether they are here as expanded and still growing concerns or as companies handicapped by lack of town building development depends large on Killingly's citizens, who are direct beneficieries of the manufacturing concerns success and prosperity.
 Asking why these companies do not build homes for their employees is, be- side the question. Their capital is pressingly occupied with their own ex- panSion. They are manufacturing con- cerns, not real estate companies. They are delivering the goods in the way of big and steadily growing payrolls and can continue to Go so to limits that will surprise this old town into a real ization of what it may become if they are given the support that is due them. The prospect is on a solid and per manent basis, not chimerical possi- bility. Killingly is more than 200 years old, but it never had the opportunity for growth that s its own today if it will but seize upon 1t.
 Killingly people have plenty of mon ey, and to spare, to meet every re- quirement of the building campaign and if they will but loosen up the promise is that they will in the future have splended cause for con- graduating themselves on their good judgment, the benefits of which will continue through the years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
CHARGED WITH IMPERsoNATINe
 A FEDERAL OFFICER
c. A. Braun Arrested in chieago-A-
 legged Acts Not Revealed.

Chicago, Feb. 13.-Charges of vioIat- ing the neutrality laws and imperson- ating a federal officer were placed against c. A. Braun when he was ar rested here yesterday by representa- tives of the federal bureau of inYes- tigation. The government officials would not reveal the alleged acts up on which the first charge was based.
 It was announced merely that Braun had caused internal dissension in the local branches of the Teutonic Sons of America and that he had been in vestigating neutrality and Mann act cases under the guise of a representa- tive of Minton G. Clabaugh, chief of the Chicago office of the bureau of investigation.
 Braun denied the charges and would not discuss them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
Brief Mention.

IT. E. Eston was in Waterbury over Sunday.
 E. T. Smith was a Boston visitor on Saturday.
 Arthur J. Kelley is in New York for a few days.
 Mrs. G. w. Graves spent Saturday in Providence.
 Miss Ruth Hoxie of New Britain, spent Sunday here.
 J. R. Love of Webster spent Sun day with friends here.
 James Sullivan of Hartford is visit ing friends in this city.
 Mrs. Boden and Miss Hepsey Boden are in Worcester this week.
 Mrs. William Nichols is the guest of relatives in East Hartford.
 Homer N. Neil of New Britain spent Saturday and Sunday here.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Ramshaw are in New York for brief stay.
 Miss Gertrude Crane is spending a few days with friends in Boston.
 Miss Lucy Murphy of Hartford was the guest of her mother over Sum- day
 Mrs. c. A. Faulkner of Andover spent Saturday in this city with friends.
 Miss Florence Dixon of South Will ington was the guest of friends here Saturday. Mrs. Louis Johnson of South Man chester was the guest of friends here Saturday. Mrs. William Ottenheimer is spend ing a few days in Providence, visit ing relatives. Mrs Nellie Savage Lynch is the guest of MT. and Mrs. William Ryan of Webster Mass. John Paul Dunlevy of Providence is | here for a few days visit with his father, Patrick Dunlevy. John Fahey of New London spent Sunday here at the home of his moth CT, Mrs. B. Fahey, of Jackson street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
FUNERALS
J. Marcus Greene.

The body of J. Marcus Greene. who died in Worcester, was brought to Dayville Saturday afternoon for bur ial in Dayville cemetery The com Wright. Lewis F. Kennedy was fu- neral director.
 SyIvanius Harvey.
 Sylvanius Harvey was buried at Westfield cemetery Saturday after noon. Funeral services were held al the Congregational church in Waure- gan. The bearers were J. s. West colt, C.. A. Wood. James Maffitt, Chas Hyde, George Baker, E.. Milton Tracy Lewis E. Kennedy had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Simeon Bradford.
 Funeral services for Simeon Brad ford were held at his home in Brook Iyn Saturday, Rev. A. P. Knoll off1ciat- ing. Burial was in Canterbury ceme- tery. Lewis E. Kennedy was funeral director.
 William Hopkins.
 The body of William Hopkins, who Saturday for burial in the Westfield cemetery. where the services were conducted by Rev. c. H. Barber. L. E. Kennedy was funeral director.
 Earl A. Miller.
 Saturday afternoon funeral services for Earl Arthur Miller, son of MT. and Mrs. Grover Miller, were conducted at Ballouville by Rev. J. B. Aldrich. Bur- ial was at Dayville cemetery. Lewis E. Kennedy was funeral director.
 Miss Todd's Address.
 A small but appreciative audience heard Miss Helen Todd at Phoenix hall Saturday evening. Miss Todd told of what suffrage has done for the women of her state, California, and told of legislation that women voters have brought about
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
PUTNAM


 This Evening-FuneraI of J. Marcus
 Greene-Edward Brennan Arranging
 for New Store-EpiseoPaI Mission to
 Be Held Week of March 5th.
 Mrs. John Gahan went to Rockville Saturday for a visit with relatives.
 Hyde Smith spent Sunday at his home in Worcester.
 In the absence of Rev. F. D. Sar- at the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 State Attorney Returning. State Attorney and Mrs. Charles E. Searls are expected to return Saturday from their southern trip. F. w. Barber will have the members of the Community Teachers Training evening.
 Mrs c. D. Sharpe will have the members of the Kings Daughters at her home for meeting Tuesday after noon.
 Foresters Increasing Membership. Court City of Putnam, F. of A., is conducting new membership canvass | in the city.
 The common council is to be in ses- sicn to consider budget matters this evening.
 Putnam Equal Franchise league members attended the meeting al which Miss Helen Todd talked ir | Pomfret Saturday afternoon. | Mrs. Henry Tourville of Hartford i has been spending a few days with 1 friends in Putnam. l Supper at Parsonage. ] A supper for the teachers and presi- | dents of the adult classes of the Con- gregational Bible school is to be giver at the parsonage Friday evening. l The hQT nf Shar SllhScrihQd fOl | in the building and loan association i had advanced to more than 460 up tC 1 Saturday afternoon. | Mrs. H. c. Meinken was leader o the Y. P. s. c. E. service at the Con- gregational church Sunday evening. Paid Tribute to Lincoln. i Sunday was observed as Lincolr Memorial Sunday in some of thu ] churches in Putnam. | A large delegation of Putnam Higl school students will accompany tn, | basketball team to DanielSon Saturda, l night. This is the all-important gam | of the season for both teams. and i Putnam wins it means the champion ship of the interscholastic league.
 Choir Heard Own Records Run Off.
 The Congregational choir held re l hearsal recently at the home of Mrs hostess served coffee, cake and confec tions. During the evening phonograp records were listened to that wer sent by the choir to Mrs. Benoit a her first Christmas in California, re cording an anthem, a secular choru and holiday greetings from each mem Der of the choir.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
In Charge of Reading Room.

MiddIetown.--What is believed to be almost a unique situation in municipal circles in the state was disclosed with the filing of papers in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the foreclosure actions brought by the city of Middletown against James P. Stow, as trustee and executor of the estate of Asa B. Stow, and as trustee of the estate of James P. Stow, for non-pay- ment of taxes. The actions are re- turnable to the February term of the superior court and were brought by Corporation Counsel Gustaf B. Carlson for the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14

James H. Barnett. now of Canada, formerly agent of a mill at Elmville, has been a visitor with relatives here.
 Frederick A. Betts of Providence was a visitor with friends here over Sunday.
 c. S. Burlingame of New York form erly of Danielson and Brooklyn. was a visitor heer on Saturday.
 l.. G, Massicotte of Providence was in town Saturday.
 Carpenters and Joiners' Convention.
 The state convention of Carpenters and Joiners opens here with recep- ton to delegates this evening.
 Thomas J. Awkward has been at Ncwbrrg, N. Y, on a business trip.
 The stormy weather of last week de- layed mill construction that is under way in this section.
 Miss Mary E. Kelley will have the members of the Congregational Ladies' Aid society of Dayville at her home in that place for a meeting Tuesday.
 Frank J. G. Bailey of Hartford spent the week end at his home in Daniel son.
 Miss Helen witter has been reelect- ed president of the Farther Lights society of the Baptist church at Brook lyn.
 Heavy Valentine Mail.
 The first of the valentines were mailed in quantities at the Danielson post office Saturday and many more are expected today.
 Mrs. Frank Corey of North Sterling has been spending a few days with friends in Danielson.
 This is the week that Collector Pierre Boulaine begins to gather the personal taxes due Killingly from hundreds of her residents.
 The opportunity to listen to a transcontinental telephone talk is so appealing to Danielson business men that this borough will be well repre- sented at the banquet of the Eastern Connecticut Development committee at Norwich next Monday evening, Feb ruary 21.
 Prospects Good For More Ice.
 At the end of the week of real winter weather ice on cutting ponds in this section was nearing the thickness re- quired for profitable harvesting. Un- less more ice is harvested, anielsOn is going to be short of the commodity again this summer.
 Next Saturday evening Putnam High Schools basketball team will bt here to play Killingly High in tho much talked of game that may decide the league championship. Putnam undefeated the entire season, need. only this game to clinch the title. | killingly wins, the teams will be tieC for first place and extra games to de | termine the championship will have tt be played.
 Officers of Congregational L. B. s. The following are the officers of tn Ladies' Benevolent society of the Con | gregational church for the year: Pres ident, Mrs. O. w. Bowen; honorar! president, Mrs. c. H. Barber; frs vice president, Mrs. c. w. Flagg second vice president, Mrs. Henr, Crosby; secretary, Mrs. Leonarc | James; assistant secretary, Mrs. Si l neon Danie~n; treasurer, Miss Grac ! Fisher; purchasing committee, Mrs 1 M. 4. Warren. Mrs. c. H. Kingsbury | Mrs. George Guild; directresses. Airs T. E. Hopkins. Mrs. Amelia T. Filling hast, Mrs. c. $. Bill, Mrs. Charles NJ | Smith, Mrs. William Polhemus, Mrs | Susan Stone, Mrs. Arthur G. Bill, Mrs | O. w. Bowen, Mrs. George H. Call ] Mrs. H. D. Crosby.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
storrs students Returnino.

! Many of the students of the Con- necticut Horticultural College arrived in this city Saturday and Sunday, in
 time for the resumption of studies, in terrupted some weeks ago by the scar let fever scare at the college It is thought now that all danger of in lection is over, as the best of precau- tions have been taken. and the college has been kept closed until the last chance of a spread of the disease was over. The dormitories and other buildings have been thoroughly fumi-
 gated, and the six patients still under quarantine are convalescing rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
LINcoLNs PICTURE MISPLACED.
Deeorates Whiskey Bottle Which Gets
 Tom Collins Arrested Again.

Freed from jail on Lincoln Day, and drunk on Lincoln whiskey within a few hours was the record of Tom Col Iins of this city Saturday, his being what might be termed a patriotic jag" He was liberated from the Brooklyn jail Saturday, after serving a sentence for intoxication, and was picked up near Chappelrs paint shop on Main street later in the day in this city, in an intoxicated condition When searched at police headquarters, a half-pint bottle of whiskey, on which was a label with a picture of Abraham Lincoln, was found in one of his pockets
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
Union Gospel Service.

Another of the Union Gospel ser vices was held at the Gem theatre Sunday evening at [ o'clock, the ser vices in the Protestant churches for the evening being discontinued. The storm cut down the attendance, but those who went listened to an excel lent sermon by Rev. c. L. Adams of St. PauPs church on The Unseen Things, and heard some good music under the direction of E. F. Cross and Mrs. Clark w. Burnham.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
INTERNED GERMAN STEAMER
 TRIED TO ESCAPE
Stopped When Brazilian Warship
 Fired Solid Shots at Her,

Rio Janeiro, Feb. 13.-The German steamship Asuncion, interned at Para, requested permission to approach a wharf to take water aboard. Under cover of the fog she turned about and headed towards the sea The Brazil ian cruiser Republica and the auxil- iary Teffa fired blank shots and as the Asuncion did not stop, they fired on her with projectiles. The German steamship then stopped and returned to the harbor. The captain later stat ed that he had no intention of eScap- ing. The local authorities have open ed an investigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
GETTYSBURG ADDRESS.
Read at Theatre Meeting When Miss
 Todd Spoke on Suffrage.

Miss Helen Todd closed her Wind ham county campaign at the Bradley theatre Sunday evening. The storm kept the attendance down to 173. but the meeting was regarded as a very successful one. Mayor J. J. McGarry presided. Lincoln's Gettysburg ad- dress was read by Mrs. Josephine Hall Greene. \ number of inducements of the suffrage plan were received and the collection taken was liberal
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
WILLIMANTIC

windham Girls club will have the use of the rooms on Valley street used by the local w. c. T. U. in connection with their work as rest rooms. The matter has been preached to the or ganization, and at their meeting Fri day it was decided to turn the rooms over to the [ls club, if they desired the use of them. At the next meeting of the club the question will be de- cided.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
EPISCOPAL MISSION
To Be Held During Week of March 5, With Central Services at St. AL bans.

Preparations are practically conn plete for mission that is to be con ducted in towns in this section the week of March 5, under the auspices of the Episcopal churches in Pomfret, Putnam, Danielson and Plainfield The central meetings are to be held at St. Alban's church at Danielson. A schedule of meetings has been ar ranged and announcements relative thereto are to be made soon. The mission will be special and unusual effort of the Lenten- period in this section of the state. Rectors and com mittees of the various churches have been at work on the arrangements for some time
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
Quiet Holiday.

The celebration of Lincoln's birth day Saturday was very quiet. The banks were closed all day, to the dis may of some forgetful persons who tried their doors, but outside of that there was little to indicate what the day was in this city. An American flag fluttered above the entrance to Mayor Dunn's store on Railroad street but very few others were seen. The storm was undoubtedly responsible for the fact that so few flags were flying.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
FUN ERAL.
J. Marcus Greene.

Local relatives were at Dayville Sat urday to attend the burial of J. Mar GUS Greene. who died suddenly We'd nesday night at his home in Worces- ter, where funeral services were held at his home Friday afternoon. Louis D. Kennedy was in charge of the fu- neral arrangements.
 Officers of Court Jacques Cartier.
 The following are the newly install ed officers of Court Jacques Cartier, F. of A.: Chief ranger. Frederick Du-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
JEWETT CITY
Mrs. Frank Vinton Dies in Worcester- A Cold and Snowy Sunday-conere- gational Services Omitted.

The body of Mrs Maria Gallivan Vinton, wife of Frank Vinton, of Wor- cester, is to be brought to the vault in the Jewett City cemetery this morning
 Mrs. Vinton lived in Jewett City until after the death of her first husband, MT Gallivan. Every year on Memo rial day almost without exception, Mrs. Vinton visited friends here. A daughter, Elsie, is buried in the Jewett City cemetery beside her father. Will liam GalliVan. For years until the disbanding of the Jewett City band his
 grave was decorated annually by the band members, a ceremony which Mrs. died Friday after a long illness. She
 is survived by her husband and one son, William, who lives in New York. Attended Larkham Funeral. Mrs Samuel Geer. Mrs Esther Fitch,
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Geer and MT. and Mrs. w. P Holmes attended the fu- neral of Mrs. Hannah Larkham, who died at Plain Hill. The funeral was held in Packerville church Saturday
 afternoon.
 In Charge of Reading Room. Miss Bessie McCluggage was in charge of the reading room at Slater library Sunday afternoon. Service OmitteA There was no service at the Con- gregational church on Sunday as Rev c. A. Northrop of Norwich thought il
 best not to make the trip. Cold and Snowy.
 Snow fell all night con Saturday and all day Sunday. and the thermometer stayed at about 20 above zero. Miss Catherine Barnett is visiting her aunt in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
Will Hold Valentine Party.

The Garde of Honor, connected with the Society of St. Jean L'Baptiste of this city, will hold a Valentine Day party tonight. There will be an in-
 teresting programme of music and games and refreshments will be served
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
Trolley For Norwich Stalled.

The 7.25 trolley for Norwich Sunday morning was stalled under the bridge at the foot of Jillson Hill for about an hour not leaving here until short ly after 8 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14

nut Hill station, and delayed traffic on the road about two hours, before it was repaired, the train due here at a little after not arriving until near ly 1O.30