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The Washington herald., 1916-10-13
SPENT $4,000 IN COURTS.
Now Robinson Wants to Administer
Balance of 5000, 200 Estate.

New York, Oct 12-George Hyatt Rob
inson, who has floundered in litigation fer
several years, applied to Surrogate Fow-
Ter yesterday to be appointed sole admin
istrator Of the estate of his aunt, Augusta
Hyatt, urging that he hasn't a dollar
and can't obtain it'
The estate which he inherited amounted
to about 100000. but proceeding was be-
gun four years ago to determine whether
he was competent to administer the Ns-
tate. The expenses OF that proceeding
have amounted to more than $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-13

About 25,sOo women are employed on
the railways of France as station mas
ters, guards, conductors. porters, carpen-
ters, clerks. platform cleaners, carriage
cleaners, or engine drivers. On the Or
leans system women act as station agents
and at unimportant depots do all the
work.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-13
0rganists Nav Organize

conference OF the orEanists from all
the Ncolored churches in the District and
Alexandra will be held tomorrow even-
ing at S o'clock at the Columbia Con-
servatory Of Music. An attempt will be
made TO form an organization.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-13
D. C. PEOPLE WELL INSURED.
Commissioner NesbIt Says Capital
Heads List of Cities.

District Insurance Commissioner Nes-
bit addressed representatives Of the Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company of New
York at their annual meeting held at
the University Club.
Mr.. Nesbit spoke on the history of in
surance, and stated that the District car
ries a higher insurance per capita than
any other community in the United
States, and that the people Of the United
States carry a higher volume Of insur-
ance than the combined European coun-
tries.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-13
Razing Field Residence.

The Field residence, at 1907 Georgia
avenue, for many years a Washington
landmark, is being torn down. and in a
few days it will be leveled to the ground.
The varied stock Of roses is being dis
posed of to Capital residents
The Washington herald., 1916-10-13
THE STORY TOLD
YAPHOTOGRAPH
Otto Stanka, Steward Of Ger
man Salesmen's Club,
Furnishes the
Evidence.

Since Plant Juice, the new herbal stom-
ach remedy, has been introduced in this
city, scores Of well known people have
testified to the benefits received after
practically giving up all hope Of obtain
ing relief. One Of the most recent signed
The Washington herald., 1916-10-13
ASKS $4,000; GETS II CENTS.
Jury DIsappOfnts Man Suing Be-
cause Phone Was Disconnected.

When the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company suspended J. Robert
SOmmerville's service for one day pend
ing the settlement Of a dispute over the
number Of calls used, it caused II cents
damage, according to the decision of a
jury in Circuit Division Court No. l yes
terday.
Sommerville sued for $4,000 damages.
Chief Justice CovingtOn told the lury
that in this case the amount of the dam
age was limited to the actual price that
was paid for the phone for the time of
suspension-one-th -thirtieth of the monthly
rental-S3.25. equaling II cents.
More than forty Kentucky counties are
now producing petroleum as compared
with three at the beginning of the year.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-13

Since new telegraph cables to Ceylon
have been opened messages have been
transmitted from London within half
an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
BUILDING q LOAN ASSOCIATION
Advoeatsd BY Chamber Of commerce
--Prejsct 70 be Doomed at Dance.

The special committee appointed by
the Putnam Chamber of Commerce to
investigate as to the advisability OF
forming 9 building and loan associa-
to the board Of directors and authori-
nation to so ahead with the plans map
ped out has been given.
Tho committee In charge OF the work
is now preparing Its publicity matter
which will be ready early this week
The object of the organization is to in
terest those who are anxious to see
Putnam take advantage of its present
opportunity to grow in methods OF
means Of getting that very result.
A building fund will be created and
money used, It is expected to con.
struct houses that are so badly needed
| to supply homes for the additions
mill operatives and other families com.
| ing here in the spring as the result Of
| the increase in the number of en-.
| ployes at local mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
Brief Mention,

A w. Buchanan spent Saturday in
Baltic.
Miss Helen Hunt is in Putnam for
a few days.
Henry Belanger of Boston spent
Sunday with relatives here.
Mrs. Myra Reed of Boston is visit
ing her father, o. E. Sessions of this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Slate are
guests of friends in Waterbury this
week
D. F. Clifford returned Saturday aft
er q stay Of several days in Middle
Walter Stanton of Hartford was en-
tertained by friends in this city over
Sunday.
Miss R. e, Taylor was the guest
Of her parents at Middle Haddam over
Sunday.
William Norton left Saturday for
Waterhury after 9 brief visit with his
mother In this city.
John Fahey Of New London is the
guest Of his mother, Mrs. Bridget
Fahey of jackson street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert King of this
city are entertaining their daughter
Mrs. George Ellis Of Hartford,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Curran have re-.
turned to Providence after q. Visit O.
several days with relatives in thil
city.
The following people went to Hart.
ford Saturday: Miss Marion Larrabee
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
VII I IN ANT'IC

he attended business college In Frovt-
dence. r. T., but most OF his youth
was spent on the farm on Spring Htil.
He was elected town clerk OF MaXs-
Geld IN 1858, but resigned few years
later moving to Rockville, where he
resided some nine years, during which
time he was superintendent of the
almshouse there, and served part OF
the time as selectman. The next nine
years of his life were spent In Toll
land. where he also was selectman.
In 1891 he returned to his boyhocd
home on Spring HILL and two years
later was again elected clerk and
treasurer t.r OF the town, on the republi-
can ticket. He had held the office
continuously from that time until his
death, having been nominated by both
parties on many occasions. In addi-
ton he held other town offices, and
served in the legislature of 1909.
Mr.. Sears married Clarissa A. Combs
of Madison. N. r, in 1859, Mrs. Sears
dying in 1898. One child, now Mrs.
Florence Viola Cummings, of Staten
Island, New York, was born to the
couple. In March, 1908. Mr.. Sears
married Mrs. Nellie A. Cummings,
whose death took place about year
ago
Mr. Sears was a Mason, member
of UrieI lodge of Morrow, Trinity
chapter, No. 9, and st. Johns COM
mandery, K T., of this city. and
Sphinx temple, Mystic Shriners of
Hartford. Besides his daughter he
is survived by half sister, Mrs. Will
liam Beckwith of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
ParsonaIa.

". ID. jackson 10 In Bridgeport on
business.
Mrs: n: A. Bonney was In Andover
over Sunday.
William congdon visited friends In
worcester over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Clark are in
New York for a few days.
G. Il. Holmes has returned to Prov
idence after week end visit in this
city.
Timothy Mcnamara OF Palmer is en-
tertaining his sister. Miss Mary Nc
Namara of this city.
DR.. G. S. May of South Manchester
was a local visitor Saturday. DIR. May
was formerly located in this city.
Miss Lillian Corrigan left Saturday
for Bridgeport after three weeks visit
with her sister. Mrs. John Fitzgerald.
Mrs. F. Archambault, of Arctic, r,
l., is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Hormisdas Dion, Of Ash
street.
Miss Marion Lincoln OF the Wind
ham High school faculty has as her
guest her mother, Mrs. Allen B. Lin
coin Of New Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Stearns OF
Seattle, Wash, are visiting friends in
this city. Mr.. Stearns formerly con-
Quoted restaurant on Railroad street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
An Appeal To Wives

You know the terrible affection that
comes to many homes from the result
of a drinking husband or son. You
know OF the money wasted on DRINK
that is needed In the home to pur-
chase food and clothing. oRRINE has
saved thousands OF drinking men.
It is q home treatment. No Hanita-
rum expense. Can be given secretly.
We are In earnest when we ask you
to give oRRINE q trial. You have
nothing to risk and everything to
Il after 9 trial you fail to set results
from ORRINR
ORRINE 10 prepared in two fernas
No. /. secret treatment; 0RAINH Nc,
a, the voluntary treatment Costs
only 91.o0 q beK. Ask us for booklet,
n. q. SEWN 3 Son, LIS Main Street,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Lucretia DAILY.

Mrs. Lucretia DAILY, 80, died at her
home on Potter street Saturday morn
ing. She had been a resident of this
section for a long time William DAILY,
employed by Young Brothers company
is son Of the deceased.
There were a great many skaters out
Saturday afternoon to try the resur-
faced ice on the Assawaga river. They
found the skating good, though the
ice was rough in spots. Some ice is to
be token from this river this week for
storage purposes.
Chance for Cooperative Building As
ISOLATION.
There continues to be much talk that
may eventually lead to the forming OF
a cooperative building society or some
such organization in Danielson to meet
the building needs of the borough. One
concern stands ready to guarantee the
rent of at least 80 new dwellings for a
period of one year.
Goodyear Heights Incorporated.
Press dispatches from Akron, O., tell
Goodyear Heights, the big suburban
section that has developed around the
monster plants OF the Goodyear Tire
and Rubber company, which controls
the plant of the Killingly Manufactur-
ing company at Williansville. The
Goodyear company is developing VII.
Evansville in substantial way and
now has a splendid organization there
an incentive to builders to improYt
opportunities such as has brought ricf
results to those who constructed homes
in the Goodyear Heights section O.
Akron.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
WHAT WEAK WOMEN NEED
We Have It In Remedy Containing
the Three Oldest and Most
Famous Tonics Known.

Vinol contains the three oldest and
most famous tonics known to medi-
cine, viz-the medicinal extractives of
fresh cod nvers, without oil, pepton-
ate of iron and beef peptone.
That is why Vinol is such a won
derful remedy for weak, rundown
persons, feeble old people, delicate
children, and to restore strength after
sickness. Read this testimony:
Savannah, Ga. Il was weak, nervous,
rundown, had no appetite. and could
not sleep. 1 had tried medicines with
out any benefit, and one day the nurse
asked me to try Vinol. I did so and II
made me feel like new woman. II
has restored my strength and can do
all my own Homework. I would not
take anything for the good Vinol has
done me-" Sarah White.
We return your money in every such
case where Vino1 fails to benefit the
purchaser. G G. Engler, Broadway
Pharmacy, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17

Day Of season-chanber Of Conn
nneree Authorizes Organization of
Building and Loan Association.
Philip saIvas OF Blackstone spent
Sunday with his family in Putnam.
at the Congregational church Sunday
morning.
John Gahan and SON, John attended
the funeral of relative at Woon-
socket last week.
Mrs. w. B. Barber will have the
members of the Woman's Missionary
society OF the Congregational church
at her home for meeting Tuesday
afternoon.
Expects Transfer to the Nevada.
Charles Belair. who has been on the
u. s. s. Connecticut expects to be
transferred as quartermaster to the
Nevada. now at Boston.
Henry 3. Loomis of Maiden was
a visitor with friends here over Sum
day.
Hyde Smith spent Sunday at his
his home in Worcester.
DR.. e. L. Simpson has been con-
fined to his home with the grip.
Defeated Woodstock.
Putnam High school defeated Wood
stock academy at basketball 81 to 81.
Mrs. Ellen M. Bugbee remained Sc
AAO0SAg IA a. AASA dPeAA lAAACheo ACA . A71At"
urday.
It is said that an unusually amount
of business of a civil nature is being
made ready for the March term of the
superior court to be held here.
Captain Fee Speaks.
Captain Fee OF the Salvation Army
gave an account at the meeting of
| the Christian Endeavor society at the
| CONGREGATIONAL church Sunday as to
i no. NI1rs- 4rrraA 1f f1a<.r.x --ax-
was spent IN this city.
| january rs has been set as the date
| for the installation of the officers OF
| the Woman's Relief corps.
Rumors are heard here that the
\ Adams expresses are to be taken of
stories are not thought to be authori-
| tative.
| w. n. 8. Wins From Girls Team.
| The girls basketball team of Put
nam High school met defeat at the
| hands of the girls team representing
1 Windham High school of Willimantic
Putnam Country club expects con-
siderable gain in membership wher
the gilf season opens in the spring
Golf has been taken up in earnes
here by large group of players.
Grange Against Liquor Traffic.
Scnexet grange of Woodstock hai
adopted resolutions favoring the aboli
ton of the liquor traffic in the stat
of Connecticut and throughout the ma
ton. Similar action is expected to b.
taken by other county oranges.
Food and other sales to be held Sat
urday afternoons are to be conducts
as means of raising fund to defra,
the expenses of delegation to be sen
to the Summer School of Methods b.
| the Sunday Teacher Training class.
Given good weather this week, it
| expected that the ice harvesting 70
the season will be complete, or neari
so, by next Saturday night The col
| weather at the week end put the ice 1
such good condition as to make
ready for cutting on ponds where thi
has not heretofore been possible TIL
winter, although some harvesting ha
been done before now.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
FUN ERAL.
Alexander wv. Macdonald

Alexander w. Macdonald.
Private funeral services for Alex
ander w. Macdonald, veteran editor Of
the Patriot. were held at his home on
Oak Hill Saturday morning at 10
o'clock, Rev. F. D. Sargent officiating.
Burial was in the family lot at New
Boston in the town of Thompson.
Cost of Schools Increases.
A comparative cost in schools in
Putnam as compiled for the town
school committee shows the following
totals for the periods indicated: 1913
1914 July 1s-Jan. - 11,260.92; 1914
Is, s14,102.50: 1916-16 $14,273.03.
Congregational Bible School Glasses
Organize.
The classes of the Bible school OF
the Congregational church are organ
lied as follows: Welcome class, pres
ident, George e. Shaw; Hold Fast.
Mrs Lizzie Howell; Drop In. Mrs.
Charlotte Champlin; Alpha Delta. Miss
Christabel clifford; The Anti Giants
Miss Bertha Sargent: Delpha Alta,
Miss Marion Carpenter: Teacher train
ing, Gilbert Perry; We Sisters. Julia
Aston: Sigma Beta, Anna Arnold;
Mrs. Boards, Maud Carpenter; Mr..
Cargent's, Joseph F1agg.
Saturday Coolest Morning Of Season.
The temperature dropped below
zero in Putnam Saturday morning, the
reports varying several degrees as to
how low mark but TO was the av-
orage, though 1t was probably 10 be-
low In some places making the morn
ing the coolest Of the winter. Outside
of the city and through thu country
district there IL still great deal OF
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17

CONGRESSMAN Augustus p. Gardner
of Massachusetts in the course OF 2
Security league in New York, said
that while it was probably all right
for the present to increase our navy
so 1t would stand second in the world.
he thought that ultimately It would Be
necessary oput 1t on roofing with
any other power. Answering ques-
tons from the audience, Mr.. Gardner
said he favored military training and
not military service. The training OF
tn enc NOT the country, he declared,
would be the greatest thing that could
of war no said, he feared that con.
soription Of some form OF Il would
have TO be renorted to.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
COLCHESTER
Death Of Former Representative and
SeIeetman William Porter Adams
Lebanon to Have Electric Lights.


William Porter Adams, II, a resi-
dent of Westchester society, died at
the Middlesex hospital Friday morning
at 10 O'Clock. He went to the hospital
some time ago for a surgical opera.
ton, which was followed by heart
trouble, causing his death. He was a
staunch republican and was first Sc
leetman of the town at one time and
also represented the town in the legis-
lature. He was prominent member
of the Westchester Congregational
church, in which society he will be
greatly missed. He is survived by a
in Westchester; also a daughter. Mrs.
Fred H. Wetherby, of South Farms,
Middletown. Mr.. Adams has been in
the insurance business for number OF
years.
Arthur Chapman is moving his saw
mill from a woodlot In Salem to the
Mcdonald lot near the village.
DIR. James Sullivan has returned to
his home in Bridgeport after few
days visit with relatives in town.
Albert H. Foote returned Friday
from Norwich, where he is attending
court as juror.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kraft have re-
turned from Newark, N. j., where they
were called by the death of Mr.. Kraft's
father.
Electric Lights for Lebanon.
AS the result of the meeting in Leb-
stalling of electric lights, Superintend-
emit Sherlock reports that Lebanon will
soon be enjoying electric lights on the
streets and in the houses.
Henry Maynerd of Westchester was
in town Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
AN UNUSUAL PLAN TO
SECURE CHURCH FUNDS.
Grocery and Meat Market to Be OPEN
ed in Basement of q Waterbury
Edifice

Waterbury, Conn. Jan. liam
nouncement was made yesterday by
Rev. C. E. Benedict of St. PauPs Meth
odist church of an unusual plan for Sc
curing funds for the financing Of q
new church building. A grocery store
and meat market will be opened in the
basement of st. Paul's church, and 80
per cent of the net profits will go to
the building fund. The other 80 per
cent. will be divided among the MEM
bers of the cooperative association
which will conduct the business. Mr..
Benedict has been a grocer himself
and has had experience in wholesale
buying as the manager of a camp for
boys. The cement blocks for the new
church building will be made by the
young men and boys of his parish.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17

F1@Ur$ F3fk&fp 19@NtH1 SNu S@uh~tsNes
0ivene Seven Months--Temperature
Drops Below zero-k. n. g. ovsr-
taking League Leaders-peath Of
Mrs. Lucretia Daly-Tims Ripe for
Cooperative Building Association.
Henry Porter, seeking to be arrest
ed; and anxious for 80 days, was ac-
conmodated. and more. Judge Wood
ward gave him seven months In jail.
Frank Willard is confined to his
home on Cottage street by Illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Dixon have re-
turned from their wedding trip.
Henry B. Gensen of Providence
spent Sunday with friends in Daniel
son.
Allen Rounds. charged with evading
payment of a board bill and with theft
of an overcoat, was sent to jail for 60
days from the town court.
Treated for Blood Poisoning.
John c.. Phillips, superintendent Of
the mills at Wauregan, went to Wor--
cester to receive treatment for blood
poisoning.
Luther c. Ricketts, of Valley Falls,
R. L, visited friends in Danielson over
Sunday.
Charles N. Sears of Chester, Pa, re-
Gently visited panielson friends.
Thomas J. Awkward has recovered
from an Illness with grip which forced
him to abandon his duties for few
days.
service at the Baptist church Sunday
Eight Degrees Below Zero.
Temperatures as low as s degrees
below zero were reported in Danielson
Saturday morning.
Thomas ]. Tasker, who died recently
in Glocester, R. J., was at one time a
resident of Danielson.
Miss Olive Mesivier of Woonsocket
was a visitor with friends in Danielsor
over Sunday.
Fred Dubuc, who was injured by be-
ing thrown from a team a week ago, is
recovering at his home on Reynolds
street.
Ice Nine or Ten Inches Thick.
Ice on the Hygeia reservoir, where
the Consumers Ice company gets it:
supply, is between nine and ten inches
Cutting is expected to begin this week
w. I. Bullard, John H. Perry ant
James N. Tucker, members of Killing
| ly's board of relief, this year reduced
| to three members, have given notice
relative to the beginning of this year:
1 meetings.
If present indications amount t,
| anything, Killingly is in for anothe
| lively series of political campaigns thi
| fall, a state and presidential election
I time, with three party tickets in tn
| field here
Liquor Dealers Have Blacklist.
1t is understood that liquor dealer
| in Danielson have a blacklist of thei
| owE-a list of men to whom they Wi
not sell, on account of excessive indul
gence and for other good reasons.
Big Bank Deposits.
| Deposits in commercial banks
Danielson are now far and away tn
highest in the history Of the town, a
indication of Danielsons growth in i'm
portance as a financial center and tn
prosperity of this section.
4 X. n. S. Climbing Steadily.
i Killingly added another victory t
4 it's string in The Quinebaug Vale
Basketball league by defeating Tour
tellotte High school of North Grosven
ordale, Killingly, in second place,
one game behind Putnam, undefeate
leaders of the race.
Fourth Quarterly Conference Wedne.
day Evening.
District Superintendent G. G. ScriI
ener, Norwich, is to be at the Met!
odist church Wednesday evening fl
the fourth quarterly conference. Tues
day Miss Grace Roraback is to adore.
J the meeting of the Queen Esther circl
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
BECK ROY COLLISION.
Hearing on Three Cases in City Court
One Case Settled, Two Continued.

The three cases brought against
Charles Beck of this city as a result
of collision between the automobile
which his son was driving, and team
driven by Mr.. Roy, which occurred
Christmas night, came UP before JUS
tfce Charles A. Capen Saturday after
noon at Q o'clock. The case of Henry
Roy, who owned the wagon, was set
tied by the parties and the other two
cases were adjourned two weeks to
enable the defense time to get an i'm
portant witness here from New
Hampshire.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
Electric Lights for Lebanon.

Watsrhury.-There are some sections
of the city that are practically helpless
In the face Of big IRE and II O big
congested districts of the city the ut
terry inadequate water distributing
system IL such that oil the fire ap-
paratun and all the fremen in the
world would be unable TO stop the 1ro
water supply was suincient to combat
the flames,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
Grand List About as Last Years.

The work of the assessors for this
year is nearly completed, but the lists
have not yet been totalled. 1t is ex-
pected that the amount of the grand
list of the town will be about the same
as last year, for although there are
losses, due to the fact that some hold
ers of bonds prefer to escape town
taxation by paying the state under
the new law, this loss will be made
town
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
FUNERALS.
John Grady,

1Onn GFG0ys
The funeral of John Grady was he'd
Saturday morning from local under
taking parIors. The requiem high
mass at st. Joseph's church at 9
o'clock was sung by Rev. T. F. Ban
non. Burial was in St. Joseph's GEM
etery. The bearers were John NJ. Sui
Ivan, Daniel Sullivan, James Sullivan
and Timothy Shea.
John CawIik.
The funeral of John Cawlik was held
Saturday afternoon. at 40, with ser
vices at st. Josephs church at 2
o'clock at which Rev. T. F. Bannon
oficiated. The bearers were members
of the Polish society. Burial was in
st. Joseph's cemetery.
Edward ]. Fletcher.
The funeral of Edward j. Fletcher
were held at o'clock Friday after
noon from the home Of J. C. Aver
in South Coventry. Rev. r. H. Sher-
man ofheiated. The service at the
grave was in charge of the Odd Fell
lows. The bearers were Fred N
Flagg, George A. Holt, J. N. Nichols
and Fred H. Williams. Burial was in
Nathan Hale cemetery in charge OF
Undertaken Hiram n. Fem.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17
BRADLEY N. SEARS DEAD.
,wn Clark az Mansfield. at One Time
Resident Of Norwich.

Bradley az. Sears, for many years
town clerk OF Mansfield. died from
Ills home on Spring Fiji. Mr.. Sears
contracted the disease in returning
from b Christmas visit 70 relatives in
New York. He had been in falling
health this winter.
IL was q native OF Mansfield, born
Dec 10, 1876, the son Of Myr0n and
Mxnmelfna Seagraye Sears. When a
boy he spent several years in the city
OF Norwich, with his parents, and at
tended the public schools there. Later
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-17

Lester Blish. Miss Bsssie oiconnor.
Miss Abbie O'Connor, Mrs. =. r.
Casey, Miss Hicaa Casey Miss Agnes
Egbert, Miss Bertha Botham, Miss NJ.
D. Hayes, Miss Beatrice Moran, A. W.
6isson. Few. and Mrs. g, T.. Adams,
Harold Taten, @. o. Cartier, Miss
Margaret Grady, G. a. Reynolds.