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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
MAY ISSUE MILLIONS
 IN YEAR NOTES.
Utilities Commission Hears No 0bjee- tions to Request of New Haven Road.

They talked in millions at the hear ing before the public utilities commits sion at Hartford Monday. It was on the application of the New Haven road for permission to issue its notes for the sum of S25. .00O. 900. to run one year from May 1 next
 The issuing of the notes was author ized under the amendment to the com panys charter passed at the last ses- sion of the general assembly and which empowered the public utilities commits sion to authorize the Issuing of the notes when it was satisfied that twice the value of the outstanding stock plus the premiums paid into the reasury sence July 9, 1894, was in excess of the outstanding indebtedness of the com pany.
 At the hearing the railroad was rep resented by Vice President J. A Tom liDson, comptroller of the company, and by Attorney Henry J. Hart MT. Tomlinson stated in reply to the ques- tions asked by Mir. Hart that the out standing sock and the premiums amounted at the present time to S1s9,- 102. .7s2-O5, and that the total debt was $241. .67I 100.
 Twice the amount of the capital stock and premiums was in excess of the debt by s136,534,464. These figures prescribed by the amendment to the l charter existed Twice the amount of | the capital stock plus the premiums | since July g. 1894, was given as S374,- 2o5, ,564
 The proposed notes would bear in- terest at 4 1-2 per cent, and the total | interest which would be paid on them would be SLIPS, 900. If the notes were | issued the fixed charges of the com | pany would amount to s10.523.946. The contingent liabilities in the hands oi | the public, including a joint liability | of over s30, ,OOO with other compa. | uies, amounted to SIS. .551, GOO. Ther' ! was no opposition to granting the com.
 pany permission to issue the notes. Statement on Finances.
 At the meeting of the state board O
 health in the capital at Hartford oI Tuesday afternoon Dr. John T. Black
 secretary and treasurer of the board | submitted a statement on the finance l of the board The balances Of appro priations which are now available are l General expenses, SS.94S.95; laboratOr.
 expenses. S14.059-sO; anto-toxin ac
 count, Se,24O.90; spring water account l s79495.
 The appropriation which the gen
 eral assembly made at the last sessio
 for the succeeding two years amount
 ed to S42,O00. The expenditures sine
 then have aggregated SS,675.60. T | carry it through the balance of tn
 biennial period the board has an avail
 able fund of s33. 3.324.4O.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
START NEW SHELTERING
 ARMS HOME SOON
United Workers Intend to Go Right Ahead With Plans for New Build ing.

The United Workers have notified the local officers of the National Roque association that the associa- ton may have the use of the roque courts on Rockwell street for this years tournament as the playing will not interfere with the building of the new Sheltering Arms home. The roque grounds are included in the purchase of the property by the Unit ed Workers who intend to get started on the plans for the new Sheltering Arms home just as soon as possible. It is hoped that plans will be pre- pared and the contract awarded 20 that the construction work may be started early this summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
JUDGMENT FOR WESTERLY COMPANY
Washington Trust Company Awarded $2250 in Foreclosure
 Sut-Judge Gives Verdict in Foran vs Billings.

of land in Preston, and the suit was for the foreclosure of this lien.
 A former Norwich man, Frank W. Nichols. sold land to the defendants in Quiambaug. a part of Stonington, and took a mortgage of $3.000. Later he deposited the mortgage with the Wash ington Trust company as security for a loan. MT. Nichols was on the stand until 12.13 o'clock. and the plaintiff then rested.
 When court came in in the afternoon Frederick c. Jennings took the stand Many papers were laid in as exhibits.
 After the Washington Trust compa- ny's case had been settled, the case oi ,Foran vs. Billings was taken up, and in this case judgment by confession was given for $1,3S6.61.
 Court adjourned about o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
WERE NOT TOLD
 OF LABOR DIFFICULTIES
Men Brought Here by Worcester Con-
 cern Would Not Remain.

A number of men from Boston who were hired to work for the F. J. Cross Co. at the Hopkins & Allen Co.,, ar rived in town Tuesday morning and some of them left Tuesday night. It is understood through a reliable source that these men were hired to work at 55 cents an hour and were not told of the labor difficulties. On arriving in town they were informed of the situation and they refused to work Two of them went back to Boston, two to New Haven, two to Greenwich and several to Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
OBITUARY.
James MacFayden.

James MacFayden, a veteran sil- Verware maker, and one of the old est Scotchmen living in this state. died at 11.25 o'clock Monday morn ing at the home of his daughter, Mrs
 William F. Taylor, of Walkley road, West Hartford He was born in Kill mauris, Ayreshire, Scotland, May 14, 1929. and if he had lived another month would have been ST years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

The increase in the demand for potash has resulted in a number of inquiries of government officials con corning the amount Of this chemical contained in wood ashes which may be avilable at sawmiIls operating on the National Forests.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
No Definite Word from Road Officials

c. J. Isbister has as yet received no definite word from the officials of the New Haven road in regard to the Falls avenue spur track project. The off, cials have been too busy with the em- bargO question to give the spur track matter needed consideration. It is ex- pected that something in regard to the matter will soon be accomplished
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

Hadley of Yale university has an- nounced his plans for a three weeks trip to the cities of the Pacific coast President and Mrs. Hadley left Tues day for Los Angeles. where he will attend an alumni dinner April zz. the night of his arrival
 Ansonia.-His word has been given by the state highway commissioners that within six weeks everything ir connection with the plans for the new concrete structure to span the Housa- tonic river between here and Derby will be completed so that bids can be advertised for the work.
 Waterbury.-Disposi of an estate estimated at about S1OO. 1000. the will of Mrs. Julia V. Warner Spencer, wid- ow of Joseph B. Spencer. just fled for probate, makes bequests of S3O.Oe0 fir trust to the Waterbury hospital. SlO.ooc to the Boys club and a total of Ss,Soc to First church and its societies.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
cantata at Vesper Service.

On Easter Sunday at the vesper service of Park Congregational church a special cantata will be given. This will be the last vesper service of the season and the cantata will be one of the most elaborate ever given in the choir's several years of service.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
Seventy three Patients at Inebriate
 Farm

There are 73 inmates at the inebri- ate farm, according to a statement made by Acting Supt. Thomas F. Erd- man of the state hospital for the in sane, who has charge of the inebriate farm. The inmates are engaged in various kinds of labor, some are clear ing stones from the property at Brew ster's Neck, one has charge of an in- cubator, matching chicks for the insti- tuition.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
Identified Clothing and Watch Chain

Howard Partelo of Westedly, aged 34 years, who was partially burnt m the railroad wreck at Bradford, was identified by his wife Tuesday, She recognized his clothing and watch chain. MT. Partelo was employed by the railroad company and had been in Boston taking examinations for ad- vancement in railroading. He leaves @ wife and child.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
Munie at Park Church.

The musical programme at Park Congregational church at the service at II o'clock Good Friday will be as follows:
 Organ-Go1gotha ........... Mailing Anthem-Blessed Jesus Fount of Mercy ........-........ Dycrak Offertory-O Lamb o$ God,
 Cesar Franck OrganTMarche Solennelle .... Ghey
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
Block Island Here This Summer.

The Block Island will again ply be- tween Norwich, Watch Hill and Block Island this summer. The Block is now at Newport, where she is undergoing a thorough overhauling. She will arrive on June 23, boat race day, and will start her regular trips the day after
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
HOLDS ScHAFHAuSER FOR
 THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Placed Under s1,ooo Bonds on Charge of Assault With Intent to Kill.

Judge Barnes found probable cause for holding Joseph Schafhauser for a higher court at the session of the city court on Tuesday morning. The ac- cused was placed under S1,00O bonds and is charged with intent to kill. Schafhauser got into an argument with Joseph Cook Monday evening and struck Cook on the otp of the head.
 For getting intoxicated Charles Nc Caffrey paid SS.50. Two other men were before the court on intoxication charges.
 There were five spectators at the session.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
Thirty-five Took Exams.

The state board for the examination of barbers held an examination of ap- plicants for barbers' licenses in the capital on Monday. There were 35 ap- plicants- The next examination will be held Monday in Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
Scout Exams and Instructions,

All grammar school scouts will meet on the Mohegan park ball ground on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when second class scouts will be given in structions and examinations. After this games will be played. Scout Com missioner Benjamin M. Bruce will be in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
The Safcst May

In view of the abundance of mines and torpedOes, perhaps Rodman WanamakeTs plan for crossing the Atlantic is the safest after all. - Charleston News and Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
een. W. A. Aiken Observed eirthdax.

On Tuesday William A. Aiken of 157 Washington street quietly observ- ed his S3rd birthday. During the day General Aiken received congratula- tions from his many friends. He is in excellent health and anticipates many more birthdays.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
A Good Oroanizer.

Henry Morgenthau evidently has the ambassador business well organized He reresents nine nations at Con stantinople. and takes time off to come home on visit Syracuse Post Standard
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
Canadian Casualties at St. EIoi. 1.1so

Ottawa, Ont, April 1S.-The Canadi- an casualties at St. Eloi, Belgium, to date number 1,160, according to a des- patch received here today. Of these 211 are dead. sos wounded, four miss ing and forty-two i'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
Mail Easter Musie Proarams EarIv.

To insure publication in Saturday mornings Bulletin ministers and choir directors should mail their Easter music programs by Thursday night and not later than Friday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
Divine-chapman Wedding Announced.

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Joseph D. Devine and Miss Caroline l.. Chapman, both of this city The marriage took place in New York on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

British Guiana gold mines last year produced eo,733 ounces of gold.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

Fifty vacations are taught in the United States Navy,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

The preliminary programme of the Connecticut state conference of Charities and Corrections to be held in Norwich, April 30. May 1 and 2. is being acknowledged by Connecticut newspapers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

License your dog in the town clerks office now. One dollar extra after May firSt-adV
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

Mrs. Sarah Thompson Kinney, pres- ident of the Connecticut Indian asso- citation has issued pamphlets setting forth fhe value of the work of the association and making special plea for funds for the purpose of supply ing scholarships for boys at the Roe Indian institute at Wichita, Kan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

IF announcing the annual Easter collection for diocesan charities, Rev. J. H. Frederick, rector of St Pat rick's church. stated that this parish had always been noted for it's generous Easter offerings.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

The tax collector will be at the store of Edward McNamara at the Falls from 12 m. to 1 p. m. today to receive taxes.-adv
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

Ruring Tuesday morning Mrs Rob ert W. Perkins and Mrs. John c. Av- erill were in charge at Red Cross headquarters. In the afternoon Mrs. James Lewis Smith, Miss Ella M. Nor ton and Mrs. Perkins had charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

At his request the Yale authorities have accepted the resignation of Judge Samuel O. Prestice. of Hartford. formerly of Norwich. as professor of pleading in the School of Law.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

Bethel Friday evening, under the auspices of the Fairfield County Farm Bureau, K. B. Musser, extension dairy man of the Connecticut Agricultural college Is to speak on 'FSome FNunda- mental Principles of the Breeding and Feeding of Dairy Cattle"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19
In referring to the death Sun

Ex-Senator Horace R. Butler, Il, for years one of the most priminent build ing contractors in Middletown, the Press refers to the fact that he was in the senate at that time with Milton A. Shumway, of Danielson and the late Ex-Mayor Charles F. Thayer of Nor -wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

In Trinity Methodist church there is going on this week Passion Week Self Denial for New World conditions. En- velopes were distributed Sunday for this collection, which is being taken throughout the entire church during this week
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

The two weeks mission held at St Joseph's church, Cliff street ended on Sunday and the two mission Fathers left town Monday. Rev. T. V. Ma ciejewski, the pastor, estimates that there were over 1,600 communions during the mission.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-19

The vacation supply committee of the Ansonia Baptist church has en- gagged Evangelist Frank O. Cunning ham, formerly of East Norwich. as preacher for the four Sundays of Au- gust, the pactsor's vacation.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

car and died before he could be releas-
ed. Aasen was thrown clear of the
car but sustained injuries that will
confne him to his bed for some time.
The machine was owned by Knut
Aasen of Mayville, brother Of the
driver of the car.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09
Winter Car Ideas
Which Most Folks are Adopting
Advance Designs Nearly Sold Out

is the leading idea now. We at
tain it in several new w:-ys.
One is a new type of Demount-
able Top. A handsome Sedan
top, electric lighted, curtained and
upholstered. The sides disappear,
as in the Touring Sedan. This
top on a Mitchell Touring Car
costs only $500 extra.
Then there is the Springfield
type Sedan, with every late i'm
provement. An ideal year.'round
model.
There is the Cabriolet, com.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

John FROM of Regent, manager of
the Farmers Equity Exchange at that
point, was run down by box car last
Monday in the yards. He had one
foot severed at the ankle and the other
foot was badly crushed and bruised.
He will be crippled for life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

Mr.. Mrs. Fred Safferman of Lehr
were accidentally killed last week as
result of the auto in which they were
riding being struck by Northern Pa
cific train near Bismarck. The vic
TINS were prominent farmers in the
Lehr vicinity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

The Missouri ferry at Fort Yates,
again doing duty. The financial diff
from the court permits the use of the
boat pending the outcome of the liti-
cation. The boat is very busy moving
cattle at this season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09
Smart Car Gems

These Mitchell smart cars are
gems. They have been designed,
like the Mitchell chassis, under
John w. Bate. And they repre-
sent his idea of efficiency.
Today they are new in many
particulars - far in advance of
other current models.
They are Mitchell advertise
ments of the highest order. AS
such we want you to see them.
But our small supply is nearly
sold. So we urge you to come
this week.
MITCHELL MOTORS COMPANY, Inc.
Racine, Wis, u. S. A.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

bining Coupe and Roadster.
There is the Mitchell Limousine
and the Mitchell Coupe in which
all windows disappear.
You will see here dozens of new
conceptions in models of these
types.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

This, we believe, is our last an
nouncement of Mitchell luxury
models this fall.
These are advance designs
models for next years Shows.
Only a limited number were built,
so we secured but few.
We hope you will see them-all
of you-before the last model is
sold.
Many New Ideas
These Mitchell models are in
tended to combine all the new
ideas in existence. All the latest
models, European and American,
were examined by the Mitchell
designers.
You will see here, therefore,
what is coming in the way of lux
ury cars. You will see more up
to-date attractions than any other
car yet combines.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08

ing on the burned money that is sent
in to be redeemed So efficient has she
become, she can tell by the ashes
whether the money was once genuine
or not.
Mr. Burke urged the young men and
women to lead moral lives, pointing to
the fact that the men and women in
the world who have done things
worth while are those with moral
character. He urged them to keep
busy and assured them that they
would never get into trouble. Speak
ing of this state he said the more one
travelled around, the more you like
North Dakota. He told of an auto
tour thru the New England states last
summer. Farmers there are still
blowing their little patches of ground
with oxen. Fences are made of stone
and one could never tell where the
stone came from for the land is still
covered with rocks.
Governor Hanna gave a very pleas
ing address. ~ believe that the Minot
Normal will be the largest in the state
in time," he declared. He then spoke
at length concerning the Ford peace
trip. He declared that Ford had been
misquoted by the newspapers, in that
he did not declare that he would have
the men out of the trenches by Christ
mas. He told many details Of his trip
in an intensely interesting manner.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
GOVERNORS DAY
At M|NOT NORMAL
Addresses Today by Governor Hanna,
Former Governor Burke, Gov. Burn
quist and Hon. U. L. Burdick.

Governor L. B. Hanna of North Da-
kota, was a speaker at the general as
sembly of the Minot Normal school,
giving a very interesting address on
conditions in Europe, with which he
became familiar last winter, when he
went across the water as a member CT
the Ford Peace party.
United States Treasurer John Burke
was also a speaker this morning, CIV
ing the students some sound advice,
and this afternoon Governor Burn
ouist of Minnesota and U. L. Burdick
former lieutenant governor of North
Dakota, were the speakers.
John Burke was the first speaker.
He stated that he signed the bill pro-
viding for the building and maint, n
ance of the Minot Normal school. This
was his first visit to the school and
he was pleased with it. He urged the
young men and women to follow that
avocation in life most pleasing to them
and advised them to become efficient
in whatever they undertake. He spoke
of the efficiency of his 400 women en-
ployees in the United States Treasury.
They have learned their work so well
that they never fail to separate the
counterfeit money from the good nor
may they make any mistakes in count
ing the millions of dollars. A mistake
is charged up to the clerk making it.
He spoke Of one woman who has been
employed in the department for the
past 40 years. Her speciality is pass
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08
Hundreds of Delegates Here for 23rd
Annual ConventiOn-Three Cover
nors Among the Speakers.

The twenty third annual convention
of the Grand Council, United CONNER
cial Travellers, for the jurisdiction of
North Dakota and Minnesota, met in
this city today for three days ses-
sion.
Every train brings in large num-
Der Of delegates and the streets of the
city are thronged with merry crowds
of visitors. The hotels are packed,
but the committee still has plenty of
rooms secured in the various Minot
homes and the delegates will all be
taken care of nicely.
The first members to reach the city
were the delegates from the St. Paul
and Minneapolis councils, who arrived
in two special Pullmans over the 500.
Shortly after the Grand Forks and
Fargo delegations arrived over the
Great Northern.
The Minneapolis Working Boys
Band arrived Wednesday and are
one Of the main attractions at the
convention, rendering delightful con-
certs each afternoon and evening.
Minot citizens tried to apologize to
the visitors for the condition of our
streets, which are all torn up on &C
count of the miles of paving that are
being put in. They would not stand
for it and said that they had no apo,-
ogy coming: that this was the best
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-08

g o o @ 9 o o o 9 9 @ g o @ @ 9
@ EAST HIGHLAND.
@ o o 9 9 !. o @ O. o o @ . o @ o 6
~Mrs. R. w. Beighle, Mrs. J. S. Baker
and Lola and Fred Baker drove to Mi
not Friday.
Elizabeth Reed visited Mrs. E. Bunk
err Friday afternoon.
E. r. Walker made business triI
to Sawyer Thursday.
.Chas. Prime and family returned tt
Velva Thursday morning.
Florence Baker is spending a few
days with Mrs. R. w. Beighle.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. G. Bunker motorec
over to H. C. Petty's Friday evening
On the way hame they called at the
homes of Roy Pettys, Herman New.
man and Everett Bunker.
The young folks Of l. G. Bunker's
family motored to Velva Sunday.
Minot visitors from Highland last
Saturday were AL. Travis and family
Mrs. Townsend, Earl Tullar, Samue
Shuss, E. l.. Miller and family, Ceci
Walker, Glen Roberts, F. M. Long anC
family, E. Bunker and family, Robert
Klimple and family.
Mr.. H. J. Ritter has received wore
from the asylum that Mrs. Ritter is
sick with pneumonia.
A number of Highland young people
gathered at the home of J. S. Baker
Saturday to celebrate the birthdays of
Florence and Fred Baker.
Mr.. Lee Morey and family visited at
Guy Sharar's Sunday afternoon.
Myrtle Walker made a visit out
home Saturday evening. Miss Della
Myers accompanied her. Glen Rob-
erts took them back to Sawyer Sun
day evening.
Rev. Ellis preached at Highland Sun
day afternoon to a full house. The
visitors from Sawyer where Mr.. Liste-
rud, Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Beighle and
daughter Grace and Miss Myrna Rob-
inson.
Lucy McCann spent Sunday in VEL
va.
Lester Hamilton spent Sunday with
home folks.
H. J. Ritter made business trip to
Minot Monday.
Leonard Fluhrer and his brother of
Norwich were visitors at the Hamilton
home over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Jerden and Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Patrick visited at
VIM. Howe's Sunday.
Myrna Robinson spent over Sunday
with Mrs. E. L. Miller.
The new organ for school No. 5
came last week and everyone is well
pleased with it,.
Mrs. Hamilton called on Mrs. VIM.
Howes Saturday.
E. r. Walker took load of feed to
the mill at Sawyer Saturday.