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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
OBITUARY.
Edwin B. Gaqer.

Edwin B. Gager, a brother of John M. Gager, of Windham road, died sud- denly at his home in Columbus, O., on Tuesday, May 2. The Columbus Even ing Dispatch of May says:
 MT. Gager had lived in Columbus for 50 years and was very well known. He came here at the close of the Civil war and was employed as a clerk in the hardware store of tAIcCune, AIithoff & Co. Later he was associated for years with w. R. Kinnear & Co, the predecessor to the company of which he was president at the time of his death. The company's products are steel ceilings and fireprof doors
 Besides his wife, MT Gagef is sur vived by two daughters, Mrs. John o. Brown of Oakland, Cal, and Mrs. w. D. L. Starbuck, and two sons, John B. Gager and Howard w. Gager, the lat ter a student at Cornell. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters living in Connecticut and a brother, W. C.. Gager, of 76 Huffman avenue, Columbus. He was director in the First National bank and the owner of much real estate. He was a member of the Columbus club and the Columbus Country club and was a 32d degree Mason.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10

 ment and maintenance of one or more free beds.
 The sum Of s25o iu left for the care of the Page lot in the Wfndham Gen. ter cemetery. May Day of Windham receives $4 4.600, and Mrs. Annie Cham Page, $200.
 st. PauPs Episcopal church of Wind ham Center receives $500, and St. Jo- seph's Catholic congregation of this city $4.000;. Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of Mercy, WiIlirnantic $1,000; to the pastor of St. Joseph's church the sum Of $200, to be used for
 masses to be said for the repose of her soul
 All the rest, residue and remainder of her property is left to her brother, Simon McDonald. and brother, Edward Mcdonald, and the children of her de- ceased brother, John McDona1d, to be divided as follows: One-third to Simon Mcdonald, onc-third to Edward Mc- Donald and the remaining third to the children of John Mcdonald, share and share alike.
 city is appointed executor June IS of last year Mrs. Page executed a deed giving three pieces of land with all buildings thereon, which includes two houses, to the convent of Our Lady of Lourdes corporation of Willimantic, and April Is of the present year she | filed bill of sale of all the furniture, l furnishings and all personal property
 used in any way in carrying on house. i hold life in her home in Windham to the convent of Our Lady of Lourdes. She retained a life use of the property and furnishings, but now at her death l the property and furnishings go to the convent of St. Joseph's parish. The i estate is probably worth between ESQ.,
 GOO and $4O,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10

for it's equipment. The camping place will not be far from New Haven.
 New Britain = The New Britain Branch of the Machinists' Union will hold a mass meeting Thursday even ing Organizer Wickham expects to enroll 5.0D0 members by July 1.
 Manchester-Beca of the high cost of building material it is doubtful whether the members of the Swedish Lutheran Church on Church street, will complete their church building this year.
 Meriden-At the high school audi torium Tuesday evening Edward F. Bigelow of Sound beach, vice presi- dent of the Agassiz association, lec- tured on Birds and F1owers. The lecture was illustrated
 Brideeport-One of the largest real estate deals recorded at Bridgeport in recent years was the purchase of the Birdseye- company plant on Barnum avenue by the American Graphophone company for about $2o0,- 900.
 Hartford-Miss Esther Tanning, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William E. Tanning of Edgewood street, who is a member of the class of 1918 at Smith College, was elected to membership in the Clef Club of the college at a meet ing held recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10

turned from an automobile trip to New Haven.
 Albert Dibble has returned to South Windsor. after a visit to his daughter, Mrs. John T. Brooks.
 Mrs. Lloyd Horsfall has returned to Fort Scott. Cal. after a visit to her sister, Mrs. John F. Moves.
 Isadore Feidler has returned from a visit in New York, where he went with his son Harry Feidler. The latter has entered Mount Siniai Hospital, and will undergo an operation.
 Mrs. Alonzo B. Co1liss is visiting in Rockville.
 Mrs. Henry Wilbur has left for a visit in Norwich.
 Mrs. M Alice Wermes arrived in with her sister, Mrs. William H. Bar
 Edward Gilroy of Kingston spent Tuesday with his sisters on High street
 A barge of trap rock for the A. Vito Construction company to kbe used on the new concrete road from the teIe- phone exchange to the drawbridge has arrived at B. L. Holmes dock. Four two horse wagons and a dozen men are carting the rock to different parts | of the streets. The work on the road is to be started at once.
 Lieut.. Bates in Town. | mission in the Canadian army, re- cruited in Montreal, is at the home of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Well come B. Bates for a few days before sailing for the war in Europe. Lieut. Bates is in the artillery branch of the service and after arriving in England | his regiment will go into training foI a short time and will then see ser vice on the western front.
 Guest From Nebraska.
 Judge W. l.. Clark of Aurora, Neb. | a former Mystic boy, born in the will lage, is the guest of his sister, Mrs 1 William F. Wheeler of the New Lon- ed his district in congress three terms and is a candidate for reelection or the Democratic ticket. This is MT Stark's first visit here in many years and he finds many changes.
 Social and Personal.
 MT. and Mrs. Osgood A. Gilbert O Boston are spending few days il
 Mrs. Ralph Passamore and child O Boston have arrived in the village fo, the summer.
 Col. Percy Morgan left Monday fo Bridgeport for a month where he vii
 Clyde Burrows of Bridgeport spen Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Georg' I. Wilcox.
 Harry Feidler has left for New Yorl where he will enter Mount Sinai hos pital for treatment. He has been il for several weeks
 Stanton King of Boston is the gues of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Fred G King, for a few days.
 Arthur Douglas has returned from visit in New Haven. Mrs. Amanda Fish of New London is the guest of her son and his wife Mir and Mrs. Erastus Fish for a fey days.
 Mrs Albert B. Cole and son Rich ard are visiting in Providence.
 Philip Harris left Monday for Mer iden where he has secured employ ment.
 Eli Gledhill has returned from visit in New York Dayton and Stuart Crary have re turned to New York after a few days stay in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10

36-inch wide White voile, fancy raised stripes, 25c yard.
 38-inch wide White Voile, better quality. 29c, 39c and soc a yard 30-inch wide Persian Lawn, 25c a yard.
 ss-inch wide White Batiste, BOG and e0c yard.
 40-inch wide Plain White Organdie, sac, S9c and soc yard.
 27 to 30-inch wide Plain White In- dia Lawn, 10c, 125kc, 15c. zoe and 25c a yard.
 27-inch wide Plain White Crepe. 1sc and 25c a yard.
 27-inch wide Splash Crepe. 25c a yard.
 s6-inch wide New Cloth, 25c yard. 27-inch wide White Lace Cloth. 25c a yard
 27-inch wide White Poplin, 25c a yd.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
WILLIMANTIC

He was represented by Attorney Dan ielson, who was also appointed guard ian ad Item by the court and entered a plea of not gliltq.
 Florence Sullivan of this city, charged with a breach of the peace, was not represented by counsel, and Attorney c. A. GapeM was appointed by the court. Sullivan was sentenced to six months in jail in the local police court and gave notice of an appeal.
 Charles Bertrand, also of this city, charged with abuse of a female child and a violation of the liquor law, was not represented by counsel. and Attor- ney P. J. Danafey was appointed by the court.
 The next case was William Brennan of Putnam, charged with assault and battery. He not having counsel, At torney Charles IL. Torrey was appoint. ed by the court
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Hartford-The county commissioners Monday received $10.o00 in liquor i- cense fees.
 Meriden-The Central association of Congregational churches will meet at the First Congregational church Tues day, May 16.
 Waterbury-Nearly a full squad has already been recruited from Waterbury to attend the military training camp at Plattsburgh this year.
 Stamford-Dr. A. G. Givens, of Stam- ford, added 300 shares to his holdings in New Haven Road stock during the year. He is now credited with 1,693 shares.
 Waterbury-Capt Thomas Dodds of the detective bureau. celebrated Tues day, the thirty fourth anniversary of his enrolment as member of the Wa terbury police department.
 New Haven = The general Boy Scouts camp will be held June 24 to July 1, for all troops who are not go- ing by themselves. It will cost about s4 per boy. Each troop is responsible
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
MYSTIC
Visiting Nurse Association Holds An nuaI Meetins-EIeetion of Monday cIub-Governn1ent Purchases Site for Federal Building.

The annual meeting of the Village Nurse. Association was held Monday evening in the Parish house of the Congregational church. and was large " attended. The reports of the effi- cers shows tho association to be in good financial standing. The report of the treasurers showed that after all bills had been paid there was $165 on hand May 1st. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. F. A. Crates; vice president, Mrs. Charles B. Wheeler; second vice president, Mrs. Henry B. Moves; secretary and treas urer Miss May G. Gray; directors for three years. Charles E. Wheeler B. F. Williams and A. L. Pitcher.
 Monday Club Election.
 The annual meeting of the Monday club was held at the home of Mrs D, B. Dennison on Pearl street The ident, Mrs. l.. P. Allyn; vice president. Mrs. George Miner; secretary Mrs. George c. Lane; subject cSmmittee, Mrs. A. O. Colby, chairman, Mrs. D. B. Dennison, Miss Mary Crates, Miss Geneva Rathbun, Mrs G. M. Thomp son; social committee. Miss Helen Wilbur, Miss Harriett Fish, Mrs. Edgar Rathbun, Mrs. A. L.. Pitcher. The subject chosen for the work for an- ther fall and winter was Shakespeare
 Site for Federal Building Purchased.
 Postmaster George H. Foley received Tuesday morning from the poston1ce department in Washington, a letter notifying him that the department had accepted the land on East Main street and Willow street for a site for the new Federal building The land con sists of the lot and ten feet off the lot of Miss Eleanor Fish. The land belongs to William B. Dudley. liar riett Dudley and Eleanor Fish. The price to be paid for the lot Is $4,OO0 It is not expected that a building will be put up right away but knowing that the site has been purchased, the peo- pie of Mystic can look forward to g fine post office building in due time.
 News in General.
 Charity chapter, Order of Easterr Star, met Tuesday evening in Masonic temple. It was the eleventh anniver- sary of the order. Matron Mrs. Abbie Moves presided. After the regular business session a musical and literary program was carried out. Each mem ber present presented the lodge clever l cents. After which all went to the banquet room where refreshments were served and a social hour was en. 1oyed.
 A meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held in theil rooms on Bank square Tuesday after. noon. The president, Mrs. Charles D NeWbury presided.
 Mrs. George C. stott is visiting fl
 Mrs. Philip Shell spent Tuesday fl
 Miss Edna Wheeler; Mrs Minnetts Cooper Mrs. Charles B. Wheeler ant | Mrs. George S. B. Leonard have re
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10

36inch wide White Handkerchief Linen, S5c. $1.10 and $1.25 yard.
 S6-inch wide White Imported French Crepe, good weight for Summer suits, skirts, waists or dresses-Special soc a yard.
 36-inch wide Sorrento Suiting. good Summer weight, will launder well, soc a yard.
 s6-inch wide Clipper suiting, soc a yard.
 Nainsoolz, fine and soft for under wear, etc-38-inch wide, 21c a yard; 12yard cut for $2.60.
 Better quality Nainsook, 25c to 42e a yard.
 English Long Cloths, 12hc to 25c a yard; 12-yard cuts, $1.35 to $2.50.
 31-inch wide Cotton Corduroy, soft finish, suitable for suits, coats and skirts, 59c yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
Final Papers for Eioh+.

the court and final papers were grant ed to eight petitioners and tine cases of four others were continued for further study. Papers were granted to Rev. Charles Lemieux, Allan Smyth, Esdras Cyr, John Marcoux, George c. F1am- nland, Abraham Sussman, Theophi1le Gallipeau, Jr., and Michael Giordano. The continued cases were Omer Blain. Barthe1emi Chartier, John Rec and Frank Strycharz.
 Court was ordered adjourned until this morning at o'clock in Putnam. Court will meet here Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10

was enjoyed from till 9. Miss Grace Jacobs sang My Laddie, by Thayer, which was enthusiastically received.
 Tables were set in the east room for those who wished to play cards. In the billiard and pool room large number watched Count Benoit dem onstrate his wonderful skill with the cue. While in the large hall dancing was in order. There was something doing all the time for the entertain ment of the ladies. One of the fea- lures of the evening was the playing of several exhibition games of pool by Fred Sanderson and Count, Benoit.
 At 10 o'clock an excellent lunch was served by the students of the House. hold Arts Course of the Normal
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
lNFANTs, MIX srArloN.
United Charities Association Hopes to Have Station Opened by May 15.

At the regular meeting of the di- rectors of the United Charities asso- citation it was stated that the chair man of the infants milk station de- partment was to have an interview with a prospective nurse for the sta- tion some time this week and it was hoped to start the station about the 18th of the present month. A location for the day nursery has not yet been decided upon. The report of the sec retary, Miss Nancy Austin, was as follows: New cases reported from the town, 3; new cases from individuals, 10; calls made at the office of the as scciation, 126; calls made outside, 189: letters sent out, 70; amount of gro- ceries from the town delivered through the United Charities, $1OO.S7; shoes given by the association, S27.25; amount expended by United Charities. $36.S5; loan, $5.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
Canterbury Boy on Probation.

Nicolo Cavoli of this city. charged with breach of the peace, pleaded not guilty. Henry Silverman of Williman- tic, charged with statutory arson on the night of March S, pleaded not guilty. Leroy Allen of Woodstock, charged with inhumane use of mule in May, 1915, pleaded not guilty.
 Willis Bennett, aged IT, of Canter- bury, pleaded guilty to the charge of larceny of articles from the store of Martin Bushnell of that place to the value of about $30. It was decided to give him another chance and he was given jail sentence and placed in charge of Rev. A. J. Hetrick as special probation officer for wear.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10

The May term of the Windham county superior court opened in Willi- mantle Tuesday morning with Judge Edwin B. Gager of Derby on the bench. Court was opened at 1915 o'clock with prayer by Rev. Charles l.. Adams, rec tor of St. Paurs Episcopal church. A number of prisoners in the criminal cases were put to plea.
 Lionel Dupins, a minor of Plainfield, charged with breach of the peace by firing Chinese bombs in public place, was fined $3 and costs in the lower court and gave notice of an appeal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
ReaimentaI Reunion.

The fifth annual reunion of the 21st regiment, Connecticut Volunteers Vet eran association, will be held at the local G. A. R. rooms Tuesday, May 16. A business meeting will be held at Il o'clock, followed by, dinper served by the Woman's Relief corps.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
Vernon Pastor Accepts South Coventry
 Gall.

Rev. H. E. Beebe. pastor of the Yer non Center Congregational church for the past four years, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Congregational church at South Coventry. Rev. MT. Beebe will take up the work in South Coventry about the first of June.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10

Briskol- The second detachment of students from the commercial depart ment of the Bristol High school was sent out Monday morning to receive actual office practice in accordance with the custom of the school
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
Labor Payroll.

The city labor payroll for the past week is as follows: Police department, $142.40: street department, S302 98; maintaining sewers, $13.50; construc- ton of sewers, $163; water works, S96.41, making a total of $71S.29.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
PUBLIC REQUESTS OF
 WIDOW OF CHARLES PAGE.
Sum of $6,ooo to St. Joseph's Hospital
 for Free Beds-EpiscopaI and Cath
 ollie Churches and Sisters of Charity Remembered.

The wilI.of Mrs. Margaret Page, wife of the late Charles Page, of Windham Center, was filed Tuesday morning in the probate court. It contains a num- Der of bequests to Willimantic and Windham institutions, among them be- ing St. Joseph's hospital, which re- ceives $6,000. This amount is to be used by the hospital for the establish
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
Ha saldom slaana.

We suppose Colonel Roosevelt does not snore Of night now: he simply grits his teeth and growls.-Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
PRlsoNERe Pur To PLEA.

Various Cases Disposed Of at Tues days Session of Superior Court SiIverman Arson Case Comes Up-- counseI Assigned for Charles Ber- trand.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
What Is eoinq on ToniuFt

wd1lhmantic Lodge. No. 1440, La o. O. M, Moose Home. O. F.. scr Main Street.
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BOARD OF TRADE HOLDS
 LADIES' NIGHT
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-27
BATTLE ROYAL IS
 SfT FOX TOMORROW NORMAL VS. JONESDORO
Football Fans Expect Stiff Fight at Normal Field Between Peda-
 gOgues and Aggies.

One of the stitfest football contests ever staged on Conway soil is eX- pected to take place here tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, when the State Normal eleven meets the team from Jonesboro Agricultural School. Both teams are primed for the fray, and both expect a victory The Aggies will arrive tomorrow morning at 9:50, accompanied by Coach Earl w. Bran non.
 The final workout of the Teachers will be held this afternoon. Only signal practice and trial of all the plays in their repertoire will be given.
 The teams are about evenly match cd in weight. The Aggies have played three games this season, winning two. The Normals have played only one, losing to Ouachita, 19 to 0. No games have been played from which to gain any light upon the compara- tive strength of the teams. Every body is expecting a hard tussle.
 The Arkansas College Lambs, who pldA IItIuilN lIilS al ItI HOOlls WIll it- main over to witness tomorrow's clash in order to get line on the Peda- goguas' plays, as the local team and the Lambs clash at Batesville week later.
 The lineup for the Normal will be as follows: Weatherly, left end; G.. Dodson, left tackle; T. Ray, left guard; Captain Brooks, center; Vim son, right guard; Conaster, right tackle; O. Wray, right end; Hammer, quarter; R. Dodson, left half, Don nell, right half; Dowd, fullback.
 Coach Brannon will bring 13 play CTS, as follows: Keller, Jeffries, Ster- ling, Hit, Lytle, Moser, Buford, Tank ersly Lary, Harb, Witt, Mayes and CisSell.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-27
son, Democrats; w. D. Springer, Re publican; w. D. Curl, sheriff. SAYS FALL FLOWING KILLS BOIL WftVIL PROTECTION TO 1917 CROP
State EntOmologist Becker Urges Farmer to Take Immediate Steps
 Against Pest.

Fayetteville, Oct. 27.-Prof. Geo u. Becker, state entomologist with the college of agriculture, says the boil weevil seeks shelter with the first freeze, consequently, farmers of the state who expect to do fall blow
 ing and clean up the fence rows and corners in an effort to destroy the food supply and the hibernating places of the boil weevil, should get busy at once. Flowing done after December 1 will not do much good, as far as the boil weevil is concern ed.
 If you are to protect next years cotton profts," says Prof. Becker, you must do everything that can be done to control the number of weevils that may be carried through the win ter at once. The best way to destroy the weevil is to blow under old cotton stalks, burrs and bolls with all other rubbish long before he hibernates, thus destroying his food supply and hiding places. When freezing wealth CT comes the last generation will thus be exposed and great numbers will be destroyed, consequently, few will be carried through the winter in our fields to attack next years crop. Now is the time to do effective work.
 Fall blowing not only helps to control the boil weevil but in clay soils it makes available large stores of natural fertility by permitting the free circulation of air and moisture during the winter months. Fall blow ing also gives time for organic ma terial which is turned under to de- compose Loose sandy soils should be protected with cover crop to prevent loss from washing and leach ing during the winter months. Act now-protect the 1917 cotton crop
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-27
GREAT YEAR FOR
 CR[ENBRItR ASSN
CFrom the Baptist Advance.)

tfrom the Baptist Advance.)
 Greenbrier Association, which met at Holland Thursday, October 19, was not so large in numbers as it was alive in work. The number of bap- 6lsms reported was large Mission ary J. B. Routh had worked a little less than eleven months and reported 3Sl conversions, 2l0 baptisms. and over 300 additions altogether. Collec- tions and book sales lacked only a little of paying his salary up to De cember l. or for twelve months. He had given away $48 worth of Bibles and Testaments The Association made up the balance due up to De- cember 1 and of its own accord paid him back the $40 he had given away in books. 1t then put some $12.50 in cash in the treasury for the new year beginning December 1, re-electing Missionary Routh for another year This is the biggest thing ever done in Grcenbrier Association and the brethren are happy. They are talk ing an automobile for their mission .ary. Why should the automobile not be made to do good service for our Lord :? Bro, R. F. Adams was mod orator and Brother Garrett clerk. IL was good to look upon Holland new church building.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-27
NEW COUNTY JUDGE
 IS FOR ROAD TAX ESQ. FL. SMITH WRITES
Urges Voters to Hold on to What We Have Until Something Better
 Can be Secured.

Editor Log Cabin Democrat
 Being requested to give my views on the tax question at the present, l don't think we can afford to vote down the road tax, for 1t is the only chance we have in sight to make roads with. The present road law may not be what We want, but we had better stay with it until we can get something better. The road ques- tion is settled in this county. The only thing that we are at sea on is the way to get the means to build with.
 The most needed law that l know of is a state uniformity of assess ments. Then we won't be afraid that we will pay more than our part into the state treasury. While our roads are not what we would like to have them be, yet we are far in ad- vance of those counties that have no road tax 1 see some good roads and some very much needed repairs on road sand culverts. So let us go on in that progressive spirit and do our best.
 Through the courtesy of Judge Holt 1 was invited to be in the levy ing court and seeing the harmony and progressive spirit of that body of representative men, it makes one feel glad he was there.
 E. L. Smith.
 Conway, Ark, Oct. 27, 1916.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-27
CONWAY BOOSTERS ORGANIZE TONIGHT

The Conway Booster Club" will be organized tonight at o'clock at the new Ingram building, on East Oak street. Mayor J. c. Dawson will preside. Fifty-three local business and professional men already have signed an agreement to join the club, and it is expected others will join. The purpose of the club will be to promote the interests of Conway and Faulkner county, and to provide club and reading rooms for it's members.