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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28

by swine. for and during the period Of
from and after
this date.
The said Stanton D. Wicks, in con-
sideration of the exclusive right and
privilege granted to him by said city
as set forth in the preceding para
graph, promises and agrees that he
lections Of said swill or garbage with
in said city, said collections to be
made at least twice a week during the
months of May to October, inclusive,
and once a week during the months of
November to April, inclusive; that he
will collect said swill in canvas COW
cred wagon, which is practically water
tight, and that during the months of
May to October, inclusive, no collec-
ton of garbage shall be made between
the hours of 10 a. m. and 5 p. m.
In witness whereof the parties have
hereunto set their hands and to a
duplicate instrument of same tenor
and date the day and year first above
written.
The common council of the city of
Putnam is requested to pass an ordi-
nance under which the city shall have
exclusive control of the collection and
disposal of garbage within the city
limits, and whereby it shall be un-
lawful for any person, unless author
lied by license from or contract with
the city, to transport through the
streets of said city any garbage
Also an ordinance by which the
householders are required to keep their
swill or garbage in proper receptacles,
and free and separate from ashes, tin
cans, glass, fish bones, soap, washing
and cleansing powders and solutions,
acids and excessive water.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28

was said that Aanley's injury Was a
serious one and that he Is probably
suffering from fracture at the base
OF the skull.
Manley came to Putnam to work for
the day Saturday as a relief man, his
home being in Willimantic. He comes
Of a family that has other members
railroading.
Miss Marjorie Bradford spent Sun
day with friends IN Hampton.
Mrs. w. ]. Bartlett recently ad-
dressed the members of Ellington
grange.
Miss Katherine Quinn of Oak Hill is
recovering from severe attack OF
pneumonia
John A. Morrison Of Pawtueket spent
Sunday with friends in Putnam.
Members of the Junior Christian En-
deavor society enjoyed themselves at a
gathering at the Congregational church
Saturday afternoon. A supper was
served at p. M
Edward Avis, the wonderful bird-Hke
whistler and naturalist, is to address
the students at Woodstock academy
early in March.
Another of the series Of Saturday
night dances was given in Eagles hall
Saturday evening, music by the Inn
perial orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Harwinton-The Rev. A V. Wood
worth has rendered his resignation to
take place May l. He will go to Brat
tleboro, VT.
East Plynouth-H. S. Coe had
hog killed recently that weighed 413
S. One ham weighed 35 rbs., the
other SO, making a total of IA fbs
and 63 of shoulders. 177 of both. Some
pork that.
BristoI--The travelling crane which
will be installed in the sheet rolling
mill of the Bristol Brass company
has arrived. The main section of this
crane is a massive affair and occupies
two long fiat cars. 1t will be employ
ed in handling the raw material and
finished product
Meriden-Senator George P. Mclean
has presented to the United States
senate three petitions from the local
German alliance. One favors amend
ulent sto the naturalization laws, a
second protests the sale Of munitions
to fighting nations of Europe, and the
third opposes national prohibition.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
NURSE AND STUDENT LEAVE
Mrs. MiIIa Bennett and Theodore Ear
ly Quit Storrs Mysteriously-You
Broke Scarlet Fever Quarantine.

The disappearance Of Mrs. Milla
Bennett, a nurse who has been caring
for some scarlet fever patients, and
Theodore Early, a post-gradUEe at
Storrs, has been the subject for a
great deal of discussion at Storrs for
a few days. Mrs. Bennett has been
taking care of three patients at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Savage and Mr..
Early was engaged to look after the
stock of the place. 1t is said that
they hired an automobile from this
city to come to the Savage home and
they left in the machine and have not
message has been receivd from Early,
wanting to know if he could get his
clothes: but he was informed that he
would have to wait until the quaran-
tine was lifted. Early was under
ne broke quarantine when h9 left. Mrs.
Bennett is said to have had permission
from the health officer to leave.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
oUINERAue POMONA MEETING.
Sixty three Attend First Session o.
1916, Held Saturday.


Sixty three representatives of vari-
GUS oranges came here Saturday for
the first meeting of Quinebaug Pomona
grange, No. 2, of the year. The mas
ter, Prof c. A. Wheeler, of the Con-
necticut Agricultural college, presided.
The morning session was short and
was followed by a dinner served in
was prettily decorated with flags and
flowers.
A splendid programme was given at
the afternoon session, arranged as fol-
lows: Piano solo, Miss Helen Witter,
Brooklyn; address on Preparedness,
ricultural college; violin solo, Miss
Helen Witter accompanist, Miss Mary
Ross, Thompson; recitation, Lewis
Battey, Putnam; vocal solo, Miss Jen-
ME Johnson, Thompson; address on
Pacificism, Rev. Fosdick B. Harrison,
Birch, Mrs. Edith Kennedy, iPlainfeld;
remarks, Prof. c. A. Wheeler; story,
Lena Averill, Pomfret; remarks, Mrs.
Dorothy ]. Bartlett; story, Lewis Bat
tey; story, Prof. ]. r. Washburn.
Brooklyn; story, Myrtis Blanchard,
Dayville.
Rev. Mr.. Harrisons address was
cheered to the echo and was one of the
finest heard at a grange meeting in a
long time. There were also cheers for
PROFESSOR wheeler ana Tor RanQOlpn
H Chandler of Thompson, who ad-
dressed the gathering.
The meeting adjourned at 4 p. m.
Frederick X. ManIey's Condition seri-
Gus.
Frederick K. Manley, brakeman with
the crew of the yard switcher, was Sc
verely injured about 4.S0 Saturday af-
ternoon when his head struck overhead
work at the coal shute in the upper
yards. while he was riding on top OF
one of string of box cars that were
being shifted through the yard.
Manley was not knocked from the
car by the terrific blow, but it was al
once seen that his injury was serious
He was taken to the railroad station
and from there transferred in the am
bulance to the Day Kimban hospital
Manley was unconscious at the timt
and remained so until after he had
been at the hospital for a while.
At the hospital Sunday afternoon +
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
BARN BURNED
Sunday Morning Fire at Home Of w
s. Martin.

The barn belonging to w. s. Mar
tin at 231 North street, was burned
Sunday morning. The blaze was dis
coveared at 1890 and an alarm was
rung in from box SO, the Hilltops and
Alerts responding. For some reason
the big bell did not ring and many
did not know Of the fire until some
time later. The companies had the
fire soon under control but someone
rang in a second alarm, bringing out
the Montgomery company. The barn
was badly Quilted and the contents de-
stroyed, among them being Mr.. Mar
tins automobile. Part of the roof was
burned. The damage is not, yet def
nitely known.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28

Rev. Lawrence L. Barber of Greens
Farms, who conducted services at the
Congregational church Sunday, visit
ed his father, Rev. c. H. Barber, at
Boston Saturday.
Miss Doris Rhoerer of Springfield.
was a Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis E. Kennedy
Mrs. Nathan D. Prince is spending
this week with Mr.. Prince in Hart
ford, where he is a vice president of
posft company.
Undergoes Operation.
Miss Elsie Eastment of Brooklyn I'M
It's in New York Saturday. Her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. George w. East
ment were in the city.
Mrs. o. W. Bowen will have the
members of the Ladies' Reading circle
at her home for a meeting this after
noon.
William W. wheaAley has been con-
fined to his home by an attack of ILL
ness.
Lester shippee spent the week end
in New York.
Noted Wedding Anniversary.
On their first wedding anniversary
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Carragher enter
tanned a number Of friends at their
home on Hawkins street Sunday ev-
ening.
w. Irving Billiard has been spending
a few days on a business trip to
southern states.
Nathan D. Prince was a guest at a
dinner attended by bank men at the
Hartford club in Hartford Saturday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Putnam OF
Hartford formerly of Danielson, have
returned to their home after a south
ern trip.
Rev f. A Blake continued his Sc
ries of special lectures, Illustrated, al
the Baptist church in East Killingly
Sunday evening.
Miss Ruth Cornwall spent Sunday
at her home in Worcester.
Discussed Saloon Question.
Judge A. C. Bill discussed the sa-
at the Congregational church Sunday
Members of the Pentecostal church
arc to hold a cottage prayer meeting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Miner Tuesday evening.
Death of Former Resident
Mrs. Jeremiah McGrath. who dice
at her home in Norwich Friday, was
| for many years a resident of the towr
| of Brooklyn and a member OF st
James parish in Danielson.
Chambers Suspected.
1t is believed that the deaths oil
| some horses hereabouts recently was
| due to glanders.
Personal taxpayers are not very
prompt in meeting the sum assessed
against them in this town this year
Danielson has some persons whc
| will have a birthday this week fol
the first time in four years-on FebI
ruary 90.
The letter carriers are among those
who have had an exceedingly tough
time of it during the difficult and
dangerous walking of the past few
| days.
| Rebuilding at Wauregan.
! Fred LavaIlee is having a store
| building erected at Wauregan to re.
place the one that was destroyed II
| the big fire of last fall.
| The sale held here recently by la.
| dies for the benefit of the Day Kim.
| ball hospital netted just over $29.
A number of Danielson members
were at Putnam Saturday for the
meeting Of Quinebaug Pomona grange
Large floclls of sparrows were noted
Saturday taking advantage Of thei1
| first opportunity in two weeks to hunt
| food on bare ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
Banquet Of San Jose Council Tonight.

The banquet Of San Jose Assembly
No IA, Knights of Columbus, will be
held at the Johnson House tonight
at $50 with the following exercises:
Invocation, Rev. J. A. Dooley; toast
master, James H Aspinwall orches-
ira selection, Chin, Chin, Brother
George w. Hickey. director: Welcome,
Mayor Daniel P. Dunn; vocal solo,
The Swallows, Cohen, Mrs. Mary Ma
thieu; remarks, John NJ. Lee, master
fourth degree; vocal duet, For You
Alone, Goehl, Mrs. Mary Matthew and
William A. Costello; address, William
]. Mulligan, supreme director; vocal
solo, In the Garden of My Heart, Ball.
William A. Costello; orchestra selec-
ton, Salut D'Armour.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
WALTER F. RRuNDAeE DEAD.
Danbury Student at Storrs Expires
Suddenly During Saturday Night.

Walter F. Brundage, a student at
storrs Agricultural College, was found
dead in bed Sunday morning at the
home of his brother. Augustus Brun-
dage, an instructor in the college. He
died sometime during the night death
being caused by pulmonary or cere-
bral hemorrhage. The young man was
10 years Of age and is survived by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. a. B. Brundage,
two brothers, Harold F. and Augustus
Brundage, and two sisters, Ruth and
Helen. The death came as a great
shock to his people as he was in his
usual good health the night before.
His home was in Danbury and the
body will be sent there today at II
o'clock. Undertaken Hiram n. Fem is
in charge of arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
CHICKENS SAIL IN CELLARS.
coops, Barns and Easements Flood
ed. as the Result of Rains on Snow
and Ice.

eo. as the Result or Rams on snow
and Ice.
Flood conditions existed at a num-
Der of places in Danielson late Fri
day night and Saturday morning
School street was the worst hit. Gel
lars of a number Of houses took in
large quantities of water, one of them
being filled to the level of the first
floors, as the result of the overflow
ing of the so-called Center street
brook, an old creator Of trouble In
freshet periods.
School street was a river from curb
to curb from its junction with Pot
ter street to a point near the plant of
the Jacobs Manufacturing company.
There was from a foot to eighteen
inches of water the entire width of
this street for hours and the condi-
tions was not abated until Saturday
afternoon.
In the rear of the town hall building
the brook had overspread its walled
course and ponded up a small lake. It
flower into cellars and out into the
street. Frozen and partly checked
drains in the vicinity dubbed like
young geysers under the pressure of
water.
The overflow water not only found
its way into cellars but as we'll into
chicken coops and barn vaults. Under
one barn off School street, a flock of
chickens ffoated around on boards
that had drifted into the place.
The water damage will be consider
able. as a number Of householders had
goods spoiled by the flood. The storm
also caused trouble in cellars in Pot
ter and Broad streets and other sec
tons Of the borough.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28

of her daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Otis of
115 Walnut street. Death was due to
chronic ebdicardutus. Mrs. Nichols
was born in New York city Jan. 4,
1852, the daughter of Gilbert and Han
nah Remain F'arbell. Two sons, James
and Edward Nichols OF Putnam, ana
two daughters, Mrs. John R. BIRD, OF
Putnam, and Mrs Wilbur Otis or this
city survive her. The body was taken
in charge of by Undertaken Hiram n.
Fem, and prepared for burial and will
be sent to Putnam on the $50 train
this morning, where services Will Sc
held at the home of her son.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
EXPENSIVE GIFT TO LIBRARY
Knights of Columbus Present Sixteen
Volumes of Catholic Encyclopedia.

Saturday afternoon San Jose Coun-
Gil, No. II, Knights of Columbus Of
this city, presented the Willimantic
Public Library the 16 volumes of the
Catholic Encyclopedia. The volumes
present handsome appearance and
cover a great range of subjects, in
GLIDING science, art, religion, history
philosophy, education, literature, social
science, law, economics and civics
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
Tuskesee Singers at Congregational
Church,

Rev. Arthur J. Covell. secretary of
the New England Bureau of Minister
ial Supply, conducted the morning SER
wee at the Congregational church Sun
day morning. There was a special
vesper service at 4 o'clock which was
largely attended, a company of Jubi-
lee Singers from Tuskegee Institute
beig present. A program of planta-
ton gospel songs and dialect readings
was given. An address was given by
one of the company on The Story of
Tuskegee Institute, describing the ORR
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
What Mr.. Wicks Proposes.


To the Chamber of Commerce, Put
nam, Conn:
Gentlemen
For some time I have been consid-
ering the collection of garbage in the
city of Putnam which is fit for con-
sumption by swine, and have decided
that 1 am prepared to undertake the
work, and to execute 1t satisfactorily
and along the most approved lines,
provided l may be assured that l am
to have the exclusive privilege OF COL
lecting such garbage within the city
limits.
l understand that your body has
been considering the question of a
change in the mode of disposal of the
garbage of the city and has appointed
a committee to investigate the matter.
In response to the suggestion of that
committee, 1 have had prepared and
enclose herewith a form of contract
which I think embodies all the essen
tial features to be desired by both
sides, and the substance Of two ordi-
nances which it would be necessary to
have passed before the city could give
me the exclusive right to collect this
garbage in Putnam.
Il ordinances containing the pro-
visions suggested in the enclosed sheet
could be passed, and this followed by a
contract with the city similar to the
form enclosed, I should be glad to IN
dertake the work.
Trusting that some such arrange
ment can be brought about, I remain,
Yours respectfully,
(Signe0 S. d. WTCKS.
Form of Contract Submitted.
This agreement, made this 80. day
of ......, by and between the city
of Putnam, acting herein by its mayor
thereto duly authorized by vote of the
common council of said city, and STAN
ton D. Wicks of Pomfret, in the coun-
ty of Windham, and state of Connecti-
cut, witnesseth:
grant to the said Stanton D. Wicl1s the
exclusive right and privilege of col
lecting within the limits of said city
the garbage accumulated by the dwell
ers therein which is 1T for consumption
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
Chance to Remount Water WAGON.

Everett Pitcher was before the po-
lice court Saturday morning, charged
with intoxication. He pleaded guilty
and was fined one dollar and costs,
amounting to $3.50, and was given two
weeks in which to pay it. He said
that he had steady employment with
the Willimantic Machine company
and was working every day, this be-
ing but his second offense in six years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
WILL1IMANTIC

gin Of the school, the life work Of DR..
Booker T. Washington, what the
school are trying to do for the COL
ored race, and the plans for the flu
ture. The service was intensely in
teresting to all who attended.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
Early Service Omitted.

The early service at st. Paul's Epis-
copal church was omitted Sunday
morning on account of the rector's
health. Rev. Mr.. Adams, however,
was able to preach at the 10.45 SER
vice and to preach in Windham Center
in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
cycIers Win From Norwich Y. M. C. A

The Thread City Cyclers basketball
five defeated the Y. NJ. c. A. team at
Norwich Saturday evening by score
of 80 to 81, three overtime periods be-
ing necessary to decide the winner.
This is one apiece now for them and
a third game will probably be played
at an early date.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
W. n. ISL. pafeated at panieIson.

The windham High basketball team
went Saturday evening to Killingly
to play the high school team of that
place, losing to them, 3s to is: The
boys intended to make the trip by au-
tomobile but the going was such that
the plan had to be given up and they
went on the 6.15 train. They had no
difficulty in defeating the Killingly
boys here and no doubt the loss OF
the game was due to the absence of
Cotter and Pickett, who were unable
to go.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
EIeHrY-sE SEVENTH BIRTHDAY.
Miss Jane c. Rose Entertains Friends
on Anniversary.

Miss Jane c. Rose entertained a
number Of friends at the home of Mrs.
Fred I. Swift Of 50 Spring street Sat
urday afternoon in honor Of her S7th
birthday. Lunch was served by Mrs.
Fred Swift, assisted by Miss Hazel
Swift and Miss Ireen Randall. Those
present were Mrs. Caroline Smith,
Mrs Lyman Loomis, Mrs. Julia A.
Bill, Mrs. M. Avery and Mrs. James
Rouse, all greatly enjoying the after
noon
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
Taken From Brooklyn jail to Cheshire

Sheriff Chares A. Gates took Willis
Turner to the State reformatory at
Cheshire Saturday morning. Turner
was sentenced on Feb. to an indefi-
mite term in the reformatory for steal
ing, and has since been at Brooklyn.
Sheriff Gates brought him from there
Friday night and he was kept at the
local police station over night and
Saturday morning taken to Cheshire.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
Quarantine Raised.

Miss Verna Hastings. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Hastings of
los Spring street, has recovered from
an attack of diphtheria, and the quar-
antine on the home was removed aSt-
urday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
Girl STUDENT Has Typhoid,

Miss Jane White, the adopted daugh-
ter Of Mrs. J. A. White, is seriously
i'll with typhoid fever at the Academy
of the Ascension in Wellesley, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
cITrs GARBAGE COLLECTION
Matter Taken UP BY Chamber of Com
merce-Mayor and Common Council
Petitioned to Act on Proposition from
Stanton D. Wicks.

The following correspondence, made
public Saturday, indicates what is be-
ing done to solve Putnam's garbage
collection problem, a matter to which
the city health officer directed atten-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
The Chelsea Savings Bank

Norwich, Conn, Feb. IA 1916
The Board of Directors of this Bank
have this day declared a dividend for
the six months ending Feb. %, 1916,
at the rate of per cent per annum
payable on and after the 18th of March
CHARLES B. CHAPMAN,
f0bx5d Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
Arcanum Clubs Officers.

The following are the newly elected
officers Of the Arcanum club: Presi-
dent. Charles L. Torrey; vice presi-
dent w. e. Dawson; secretary treas
urer, L. P. Merriam; collector, L. 7.
Champlin; executive committee, Cyril
Remillard, Jr., Ralph s. Bradford, Ar
thur S. Macdonald, Henry A. Wheelock
Jesse Rich.
Members of the club enjoyed a BAN
quet at the Putnam inn.
The clubs plans for the near future
include the remodeling of the rooms.
New Zone System Makes Little
Trouble.
The conductors on the trolley line
had their first real busy day in operat-
ing under the new zone system of as
sessing fares Saturday. The roads
employees handled the business well and
with very little friction and few mis-
understandings, as compared with
what might be expected under such a
radical change.
Closes Successful Weeks Show.
The Ben Loring company closed a
weeks engagement at the Bradley
theatre Saturday and went away from
Putnam with the reputation of having
given very pleasing show. The show
went from here to Southbridge, and
next week goes to Montreal to fill a
series of engagements in Canada.
Ice Goes Out of Quinebaug.
Water was pouring over Cargill Falls
in a raging flood Saturday afternoon,
following the unusually heavy rain
storm of Friday. During Saturday the
ice went out of the Quinebaug river
which has been frozen heavily during
the greater part of the present month
but in going out caused little damage
Below the city the lowlands were in
undated. Some streets in Putnam were
washed considerably by the rush OF
water. but the snow, which remains in
quantities, prevented some damage
that might have occurred.
Probate Fees Standardized.
In connection with mention of the
filing of the vacancy in the probate
judgeship in Putnam, and discussion
of various incidental points connected
Herewith, it is being claimed by some
that having q lawyer as the judge
would make the settlement of estates
a more expensive proceeding that il
has been, on account of extra charges
In fairness it may be stated that the
fees that may be collected for probate
work are fixed by statute and are the
| same, whoever may be judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DAVIDSON

Judge A. G. Bill Speaks on Saloon
Question-Death of Mrs. jeremiah
MeGrath, at Norwieh-FIood Con-
ditions in Various sections-Mr. and
Mrs. James Kent Observed Silver
Wedding Anniversary.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
Mrs. Hermaine Jarvais.

At the Sacred Heart church in wau-
regain Saturday morning, Rev. ]. c.
Matthew was celebrant of the mass of
requiem at the funeral services for
Mrs. Hermanie Jarvis. Burial was in
the Sacred Heart cemetery. The
bearers were Paul Peloquin, Paul
Chagnon. S. Jarvais, E. Goyette,
Frank Racine, Joseph Mercier. Louis
E. Kennedy was in charge of the flu
neral arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
PUTNAM

More Salary for Canterbury Green Pas
tor-officers of Arcanum CLUB
Meeting Of ouinsbaus Pomona
Grange-Chamber of Commerce Pc
titiens City to Act on Garbage COL
lection Matter-Submits Proposal of
Stanton D. Weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28

Neutrality-suspicious. Governor F.
B. Weeks and Mrs. Weeks, have left
for Daytona, Fla, where they will
spend some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28

As the result of an investigation by
Rev. F. d. Sargent of this city and DR..
Phillips of New Haven, the Congrega-
honal church in Canterbury was
awarded grant of $225 by the Mis-
sionary society of Connecticut, the
sum to be added to the salary Of the
pastor. Rev. Marion Jones
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-28
Rumored Changes in N. H. r. r. De-
partment.

Notice has been received by the To-
cal building and bridge department of
the New Haven railroad that changes
will be made on or about March l.
Just what changes will be made is not
yet known but it is not expected that
the office will be shifted. It has been
rumored that the local department
may be sub-divided and sosle of the
mechanics may be shifted to other de-
partrnents.