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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22
0AN!ELsON AND PUTNAM NEWS

though the shortage was promptly remedied.
 The abolition of all dry closets in sections of the borough where sewers have been installed is being advocated by some citizens who would be rid of what they consider nufsances.
 An Odd Coincidence.
 It is considered rather remarkable by the management of the Brooklyn fair that there was difference of only l3 cents between the gate and grand stand seat receipts on the second day of last years fair and on the corres- bonding day this year.
 No Accidents of Consequence.
 Notwithstanding the unusually heavy automobile traffic between Dan ielson and Brooklyn during the big days of the fair. there were very few accidents. A child was somewhat in 1ured Thursday forenoon, on the West Side, by being struck by a car, there were some unimportant break downs and a little tire trouble, but outside or that the cars moved without inci- dent-hundreds of them.
 Voting to be at Town Hall.
 For the benefit of those who have been discussing the matter it may be stated that the voting in the town election, Oct. ?, will be done exclu- sively at the town hall in Danielson. In the state and national elections. on Nov. ', the voters will cast their bal lots in the districts where they are resident-the first district voters in Danielson, the second district voters in Dayville, the third district voters in East Killingly.
 Deacon Stock Inventored at $5,ooo.
 The inventory of the stock of H. Deacon & Son, who recently filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy is slightly in excess of $5,000. w. F. Woodward, trustee, is arranging to dispose of the stock, which is to be sold in one lot, not at retail.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22
FOUR ASHFORD ARRESTS
 BY STATE POLICE Young Men Charged With Beating Edith Jane GeIina, When Two Low CTS Quarrel, Go to Jail, in Default of Bonds.

Oscar Hughes, Charles Hills, Clifford ed in Ashford Thursday morning by State Policemen Thomas A. Mitchell and Howard P. Brooks on a bench warrant signed by Judge Joel H. Reed of the superior court. The warrant also called for the arrest of John Will lis of Ashford but he was not appre- hended. The two Leighs are mere boys, aged 15 and IS respectively. The four arrested were brought before the superior court at Putnam Thursday afternoon.
 The information signed by States Attorney Charles E. Searls alleges as- sault with intent to kill with sticks and clubs Edith Jane Gelina, of Ash ford on the afternoon of Sept. 15. Lawyer Charles l.. Torrey was ap- pointed to defend the accused and al- so guardian ad 1item for the two min ors.
 After a short consultation with their counsel they were put to plea and pleaded not guilty. A bond of $500 was ordered in each case and being unable to furnish it. the accused were taken to Brooklyn jail to await the next session of the court.
 The states attorney was reticent about talking of the case. According to the story being told in Ashford, Hughes, one of the defendants, had been keeping company with a woman named Morris. They had some kind of misunderstanding and she an-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22
Judge Reed then addressed Tracy

lIOIl
 Judge Reed then addressed Tracy. He said: MT. Tracy-I call you mis- ter because l wish to show you re- spect, you sense that the civil case that has been on trial was most fin ished. This is to settle the criminal case. You have pleaded guilty. The situation is an embarrassing one in view of the situation of yourself and family. It is always an unfortunate result that crime must fall on an in nocent family. I shall adopt the sug- gestfon made. I have some feeling for that aged father and wife and chil- dren. This ought not to be a satis- faction to you. You are the one to protect them if you care anything about them: Do you care for them ?"
 Tracy-"Yes sir!"
 You ought to take better care of them than this. You are the one to take care of them. This is a poor way to take care of ones wife ana chil- dren, to do things like this which was wrong, cruel and wicked, and about the most foolish thing you could do It seems to me the story you told the jury in the civil case was as foolish and as silly a one as you could have told. You might have expected them to believe you were at home that night but you couldn't expect them to believe you received those skins from Maine. I hope this will be a lesson to you and that you will right about face and do the best you can. I want you to feel that the way to get anything is to get it honestly. I don't know what your purpose was in taking these animals. You see the folly of it. You can see what it is costing you. It is embarrassing for your counsel, who did all he could for you, and your friends. I'll impose a sentence and put you on probation. Will you do your part?"
 Tracy-"Yes, sir!"
 T shall expect you to do the best you can, lead a correct life and have no more trouble.''
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22
THURSDAY HORSE DAY
 AT BROOKLYN FAIR w. D. O'conneIPs Mary Ann Breaks Track Record-Time 21o 1-2-Fair a Success in Spite of Handcaps.

Thursday was horse day at the Brooklyn fair, the equine entries talk ing to themselves the greater part of the attention bestowed by the visi- tors, who made up in number the usual proportions of the last day crowd, al- ways greatly reduced below the num- Der attending on the second day.
 During the forenoon there was a display of brood mares and colts, two and three-year-olds, stallions, matched pairs and other classes of horses, the spectators being chiefly persons who are interested generally in horses.
 During the afternoon the track was again the chief center of interest, the events including a free for all race, trot or pace, and a three minute class, with gentlemen's driving class and a ladies' driving class of horses shown between the heats of the races.
 Track Record Broken.
 An incident of the afternoon was the breaking of the track record, feat performed in the first heat of the free for all by Mary Ann, a mare own ed by w. D. O'Connell. The announce ment of the time-2.19 1-2-good con- sidering the condition of the track.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22

Miss Sarah Williams has returned to Hartford, after visit with friends here.
 John c. Merritt of Bridgeport vis- ited with friends in Danielson Thurs day.
 Nathan D. Prince of Hartford is spneding today at his home here. on Maple street.
 Miss Blanche V. Benton of Newark, N. J., visited friends here Thursday Uncontested divorces of local inter- est are scheduled for trial in the su- perior court at Putnam today.
 Judge w. F. Woodward held a ses- sion of the town court Thursday morn ing.
 William Jones of Providence has been spending a few days with friends here.
 No Paralysis Cases.
 No suspicious cases that might be diagnosed as infantile paralysis have developed here for the past three weeks, and it is taken for granted that this section is now practically free from danger.
 Those who usually spend many hap oy days in the woods during the hunting season are thinking of re- newing their hunting licenses for the open season on game birds, coming next month.
 There was special interest here in the trial of the case of Robert G. smith vs. Ralph s. Tracy, a civil &C., Ion' Tn the superior court in Putnam.
 Brief Famine in Gasoline.
 A rare occurrence may be recorded n the news of the day-the exhaus- ion of Danielson's gasoline supply for few hours, none being purchaseable,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22

The civil action of Robert G. Smith Of East Killingly Vs. Ralph $. Tracy of killingly, which has been on trial for two days past before Judge Reed and a jury, in the superior court at Putnam, came to a sudden ending at half past eleven Thursday morning, when the jury was informed by the court that the case had been settled by agreement of counsel and with drawn.
 fore the court on criminal complaint and pleaded guilty to the theft of four foxes valued at sS0.
 He was sentenced to six months in jail. Execution of sentence was sus- pended and he was placed in charge of F. w. Seward of Putnam, as spe- cial probation officer.
 The case grew out of the theft of four foxes and fifteen skunks from the fur farm of Robert G. Smith, East Kill lingly, on the night of December-21st last.
 Three days later officers searched the home of Tracy and found two fox skins and four skunk skins. Tracy was arrested and taken before the town court of Kfllfngly where probable cause was found and he was bound over to the superior court and fur nished a bond for his appearance
 Subsequently the civil action was started the plaintiff asking for treble damages to the amount of $465. After being on trial Tuesday and Wednes- day a settlement was reached by an agreement Thursday morning. Attor- neys in the case would not state the amount of settlement but it is be- lieved to have been substantial and practically all that was asked for.
 The court room was cleared of spectators, who believed proceedings were over for the day, when Tracy was brought in on the criminal charge.
 The states attorney stated that the information contained three counts. two for breaking and entering and one for the theft of four Canadian fox skins valued at $50. He said he was willing to nolle the first two counts and accept a plea to the third count.
 Tracy pleaded guilty to the larceny charge.
 The states attorney then outlined the case to the court and said that he had pursued what he believed to be the proper course in holding the crim- inal case in abeyance until the civil action was disposed of so that the state would not be put to the expense of paving the way for a civil action. He intimated that had the civil action terminated favorably to the defendant, in all probability the criminal com plaint would have been nolIed
 He said that a settlement of the civil suit having been made by a com plete restitution to MT Smith, he felt differently than he would had the case gone to the jury. He thought the fact that restitution had been made should be considered. He said he knew Tracy's father and he is a man of so years and of the highest character. Tracy also has a wife and children. Taking all the facts into consfdera- toin," said Attorney Searls, T feel that possibly clemency should be ex- tended to the accused'' A sentence of six months in jail has been suggested to me and the suspension of the exc cution Of the same and I make that snR1estion to the on11rt for considera-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22
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It matters not whether you have had agonizing pains from rheumatism for 20 years or distressing twitchings for 20 weeks, Rheuma is strong enough and mighty and powerful enough to drive rheumatic poisons from your body and abolish all misery or money back.
 Lee & Osgood and all druggists sell Rheuma on no-cure- -no-pay basis for not more than 50 cents a bottle, and after you take a half teaspoonful once day for two days you should know that at last you have obtained a remedy that will conquer rheuma- tism.
 For over five years throughout America, Rheuma has been prescribed by broad minded physicians and has released thousands from agony, pain and daaDaiE,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22
which never has been fast. was greet

which never has been fast, was greet cd by applause
 Mary Ann had no difficulty in stay ing out in front in the race in which she figured and won it in straight heats. Peter Agan and Deacon B. the latter owned by w. B. Wheatley, Dan ielson, also figured in this race but they were starters and money winners in one of Wednesdays races and did not seem able to give Mary Ann as hard race as they might have when at their best.
 Only Two Starters.
 There were only two starters in the 2.35 race-Rhoda Ashburn, owned by c. H. Michaels, Danielson, and Don Q. owned by Ray Shippee. The Rhoda mare won this race in straight heats, the second being a very close finish.
 In the gentlemen's driving class the first premium went to George F. Bar tholomew, West Brooklyn, second to Frederick Miller, Brooklyn, third to c. H. Sharpe. Abingdon, fourth to Ste phen Coffey, Brooklyn.
 Only two entries appeared for the ladies' driving class, first premium go- ing to Mrs. A. Tait hUpe,. DayviIle. second to Mrs. Tillinghast, Plainfeld.
 Mary Ann Again.
 Just to show that she could do it all the afternoon if necessary, Mary Ann went out in the final heat of the free for alI and again broke the newly made track record, pulling the mark down to 2.1S.
 The race summary is as follows:
 Free or-aII Trot or Pace Mary Ann, b m. w. D. O'Con-
 nell ............ Peter Agan, chs. S. Elmer E.
 Miller ....-... ........... ? 2 2 Patsy Dillian, chs. g. Wilfred Dea B, br g. W. Wheatley, Jr. 4 4
 Time-2.19 1-2, 2.23, 2.18.
 2.35 Trot or Pace Don A, b g, Ray Shippee =. 22 2 Rhoda AIshburn, b m, c. H.
 Time@5ss, Th4a@ea j;' a:ls. a:s7 ' i-4. 1 1
 Success, in Spite of Difficulties. President Joseph B. Stetson ard Secretary Marshall J. Frink expressed themselves well pleased with the suc- cess or the fair. There were various troublesome features this year attend- ant upon the arranging of the exhi- b1tlon. The two chief among these was the first decision not to hold the fair, on account of the infantile par alysls scare, and the very poor grow ing season, which held back and great ly reduced garden products On the Whole, however, the fair came through registering one of it's best successes; so, considering the handicaps, the suc- cess is really greater than usual.
 Mary Ann's Speed a Surprise.
 The mare Mary Ann was driven by F. Clancy, and first lowered the track record from 2,19 3-4 to 2.19 1-2. This was unlocked for on account of the poor condition of the track, although the mare did not seem to be unsteady at any part of the mile Again in the third heat she got away on the fv and paced the mile without a break and lowered her previous clip to 2,1S fiat. which seemed to be too easy for her to accomplish.
 w. D. O'Connell. owner of the mare felt proud of her, after shipping down to Brooklyn from Sheffield, Mass, and robbing the Windham County fair managers of their track record.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22
PUTNAM

Unexpected Settlement of Case of Smith vs. Tracy-Latter Pleads Guilty to Criminal Complaint, is Given Jail Sentence. Then Placed on Probation-Four Arrests in Ashford for Sensational Assaut-FuneraI of LeWeIIyn Winslow.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22
pANIELSON

Borough Has Brief Gasoline Famine All Voting in Town Election to be at Town Hall-Deacon Stock Inven- toried at Over $5,ooo-Track Record at Brooklyn Fair Broken by w. D. O'Connelrs Mary Ann, in 2.1s.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22

Fair Haven.-Al J. Saunders, one of Evangelist Billy Sundays workers. has been engaged for special revival meetings at the East Pearl Street Methodist chprch in February.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22
Shoe Department

You distinguish Shoes from others you walk along the street There shoes and shoes but patrons enjoy exclusveness footwear Their feet have that "dierne ook' that all good dresSers want
 You can pick out from crowd the or woman who shoes They look well dressed because their shoes correctly fashioned They look happy because their feet comfortable Our many patrons best advertise nents.
 Queen Quality and Wak-over for Women-prces $3 50 to $7O0.
 Stetson and Walk-over for Men-prices $35O to $S5O
 complete line of Boys and Girls Shoes of all descrip ons-prces $1.25 to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22
FUN EIRAL.
LeWeIIyn WinsIow.

Funeral services for LlewelIyn Wins low, formerly agent of the Adams Ex- press company in Putnam, were held at the Methodist church at o'clock, Stanley, assisted by Rev. c. J. Harri. man, officiating. The services at the grave were in charge of Israel Putnam lodge of Odd Fellows. Rev. F. D. Sar- gent acted as chaplain.
 Preceding the church service there was a short prayer at the home. The church was crowded. The Odd FeI- Jews, Owls, Masons and Putnam fire department were represented by dele cations. There were beautiful flowers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-22

Middletown.-The twentieth anni- versary of the Young Peoples Society of the Swedish Congregational church on High street, was celebrated on Thursday evening. September 21.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28

ehoice-everybody knows that He
must have intended us TO hear, but
what he didn't give any high sign for,
was for Mr.. Langdon TO make a jump
and grab him by the throat. shouting
hat he'd have to cat his words or he'd
kin him. Old Ecky is deathly afraid
Of a Fight and began to holler for the
stage crew, but | got out my little old
trusty hat-pin and promised anybody
that came near two or three inches Of
It, so the men just stood around swear
ing and grinning behind their hands till
Mr. Pollock was licked TO a standstill
and asked Mr.. Langdon TO let up. Then
Mr.. Langdon ordered him out of the
theatre, and he-went! But while he
was on his way I'd spied pen and
some ink on the prompt desk, and
made Mary write out our Joint reslg.
nation which we handed to old Ecky
with business Of much pomp as soon
as the stage crew had gone back to
work 1t was 4 knockout for old Ecky.
You see, he knew AIdry had made a
hit and that the show had got over
good, and to have to train in two new
recruits for our parts before the next
night was some job SO lie turned on
the soft soap, but we beat 1t towards
the door, and Mr., Langdon marches up
to Ecky and hands him his card, say
ing calmly, These girls are quite with
in their rights because Of what has
happened. Added to which | under
stand that you told Miss Page you did
not need her if she wouldn't accept
the attentions of men obnoxious to her.
Well, I'm lawyer and I'll look after
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
The Strange Case OF
Mary
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town, that wants to take you OUT TO
supper and see you home in a buzz
wagon. He laughed hastily as he
smoke, and I could feel Mary's hand
go cold as ice as sne gra3ocd kline
and says 4 have no desire TO take
supper with Alr. Pollock. either now
or at any other time TO come, Amy
But that made old Ecky sore, so he
began TO roar like a bun and shouts,
What's this? Are you crazy| But
Pollock interrupted hinl-there was a
quick business of being hurt to the
heart; the misunderstood soul-and the
chivalry stunt was pulled off without
break. Then he says, Miss Page
is quite within her rights. | do not
wish an unwilling guest. Perhaps my
moment Of renewing her acquaintance
was inopportune,' and he stalks away
for all the world like the heavy in the
third act But old Ecky was up in
the air, and he began rowing Mary
for fair. He told her, the dog. that it
was her beauty, not her talent, that
got the house, ana added. It's your
business here to be civil to your ad-
mirers and 10 TO supper when they
ask you. If you're goin' to ride high
horse I've got no use for you in this
show"
Did Miss Page answer him.
NO, | think she was too Mortified,
and old Ecliy, thinkin that silence
meant consent, told her to stay there
till he brought MIR. Pollock back, The
minute his back was turned | gave
Mary the cue to get away quick, but
we didn't have to, for just then NIr.
Langdon came in, and we beat II for
him. We didn't have time to tell him
what had happened before old Ecky
came back with Mr.. Pollock and they
both stopped short when they saw Mr..
Langdon with MS, and then Mr.. Pol
lock draws out, You see this Miss
Page is not so virtuous as she pre-
tends. She's not even particular in her
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-28
ARLINGTON

W. I. Jones went to New York Sun.
day.
Eli Lathrop of Schenectady spent
Sunday with his mother.
Clarence Gilchrist OF Schenectady
spent Sunday at his home here.
Mrs. w. p. Wilson was taken to the
Troy city hospital Monday night.
Miss Marjorie Mann and Amy Grout
are the last victims of the humps,
Mrs, NJ. V. Babcock of Saratoga
Springs is visiting friends in town.
Several from here attended the X.
of c. Easter Monday ball in Benning.
ton.
Miss Anna Quinn of Bennington
spent Easter with her sister, Mrs.
Margaret Wilson.
Mr and Mrs, Enos Lathrop and sen
of Bennington spent Easter with the for
mer's mother, Mrs. Mary Lathrop
Charles Wilson, who attends the
High school at Bennington spent sun.
day with his parents, Mr., and Mrs. W..
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