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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
cRANEY-DoNovAN s2o,ooo
 ISLANDER CASE.
All Testimony complete-Lawyers to
 Commence Their Arguments.

Attorney Joseph T. Tanning, lawyer fo rthe plaintiff in the Craney- Donovan $20, 900 islander case finished his argu- ments and Judge John H. Barnes, at torney for the defendant had just started his argument when the su- perior court adjourned on Tuesday aft ernoon at 4.30 o'clock until 10 o'clock this morning.
 Testimony in the case was closed about three o'clock and after a recess Lawyer Tanning addressed the jury and spoke until 4.15, emphasizing the to the plaintiff was a continued ma lice and that mans reputation is not thing to be trif1ed with.
 Judge Barnes in his arguments for the defendant laid down the sole ques- ton of the case before the jury and explained circumstances of the depo- sition taken by Mrs. Church. Judge Barnes will resume his arguments al today's session.
 At the morning session MT. Dory,van resumed the witness chair and Judge Barnes began his redirect exaInina- tion and later MT. Douglass asked some questions of MT Donovan
 Dr. N. B. Lewis, Avery Ellsworth Ford, Frank P Tyler and John D Hall. the city attorney testified fol
 Then Judge Barnes read the cross the defense.
 examination of Mrs. Church at the previous trial an drested at 210 D. m
 In the rebuttal Mir. Douglass called E'ormer Mayor Murphy and he told o1 tho way some of the rooms in the Alice building are laid out on the Second floor.
 Messrs Bruce, Yeomans, Harwoo6 nnd Harris were recalled and denied statements that had been attributed % them by MT. Donovan.
 When Judge Barnes finished crosE examining MT. Harris, Willard A Church testified briefly and also made some deniaIs
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
UNITED WORKERS TO
 REMEMBER CHILDREN,
Toys and Other Gifts Will Be Dis
 tributed.

The annual event of bringing cheer to over 100 children of poor families in the city will take place Saturday, when the United Workers will dis tribute numerous toys and gifts to the children. City Missionary Northrop states that while the donations of sec ond hand toys is not as large as last year, the money collected measures up to the standards of previous years
 The missionary will distribute un- derclothes and mittens in addition to the toys The greater part of the children to receive the toys and other articles will call for them at the rooms on Washington street Those who are not able to get out will have their gifts brought to them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
FOUR MEN BEFORE
 THE CITY COURT
Two Were Unable to Pay Their Fines
 Were Sent to Jail.

Four men wer ebefore Judge Barnes in the city court Tuesday morning to answer to the charge of intoxication.
 William Hallisey was found to be a common drunkard and went up for 90 days.
 A Norwich Town man who appeared before the court for the first time had his case nolled on the payment of 1850.
 A fine of s9 was given w. Bernard of Montville for being drunk. He paid
 Another resident of Montville, John Mcfarland, who had also indulged in too much liquor, was fined $10.75, and not being able to pay, took up his residence on the hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
SCOUTS AIDING IN
 SALE OF RED CROSS STAMPS
Boys Selling Stamps at Various Places
 in the City.

Members of the Boy Scouts will be engaged for the next few days in aiding the Red Cross in their sale of Christmas stamps. Robert Woodman- see was located at the parcel post sub station located in the Thayer build ing Tuesday night. John Young of Troop was located in Davis theatre and the boys did good business. More scouts will be placed at other theatres with the stamps today. Mem bers of Troop are expected to dis pose of 100 stamps persscout.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
FUN ERAL.
Frank A. Youno,

The funeral services of Frank A. Young, who died in St. Francis hospi- tai, Hartford, Sunday. were held in that city Monday evening with RevI Charles Carter officiating. The body was brought here on Tuesday morning and burial took place in the family lot in the Yantic cemetery where a com initial service was read at the grave by Rev. F. Johns Bohanan. The bear CTS were Charles W. Burton, Louis T. Engler, Edward H. Tibbitts and George G. Engler.
 Undertaken Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 MT. Young was born in Norwich in 1878 the son of Charles and Mary Young. He is survived by his moth er and two sisters.
 Alonzo C. Huntington.
 The funeral of Alonzo c. Hunting ton, a native of Bozralh. whose death occurred Friday night at his home in Prospect Hill. Poquonock, took place Monday afternoon with prayers at his home at o'clock, followed by service in the mortuary chapel at Elm Grove cemetery at 2.3o o'clock,
 Rev. William Carr. pastor of the Po- quonock Congregational church, of fciated at the funeral and St. John lodge of Masons of Hartford conducted the committa1 service at the cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Christmas at County Home.

The New London county home school will close on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock for the annual Christmas va cation. It is the usual custom at the home to hold tree, but as the school closes several days previous to Christ mas the school tree will be omitted this year. but the hanging of stockings will be substituted
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
STATE SHOULD NOT BEAR
 EXPENSE BUILDING ARMORIES
Governor HoIcomb Believes No More
 Should be Build Until National Guard Question Settled.

Governor Holcomb, at his office in the capitol Tuesday said concerning his statement about armories at 8 meeting of governors in Washington a few days ago, that it was based on his belief that no more should be built in Connecticut until 1t was set tied what the federal government would do about the national guard. He said that if the United States was to not think the state should be called upon to bear the expense Of building aLmor1eS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
CHRISTMAS TRADING
Merchants Report Good Business
 Better Than Last Year.

the hearts of local merchants will re- toice this evening when they look for ward to one of the banner nights of Christmas week shopping. Merchants all along the line report that the trade this year is a good deal larger than last and if the good work continues Norwich will have one of the most prosperous Christmas weeks in many yeras. Every night this week the lo- cal stores have been crowded and the purchases have been liberal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
SIGNS MUST COME
 DOWN BY JAN, i.
illuminated Signs Will Be Allowed to Stand Upon Permission from Street Commissioner.

Merchants and others in the city who have expended substantial sums in the erection of illuminated signs will be allowed to maintain them, upon permission from the street commits sioner, but all other signs will have to come down before Jan. 1. The per missible signs will be inspected by the commissioner before permits are granted
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
EXPENSES FOR SKATING POND. Norwich Fairgrounds Needs Sum for
 Maintenance.

The Norwich Fairgrounds associa- defray the expenses of flooding and maintenance of the skating pond at the end of the West Side trolley line. The sum of money will be used be- sides the expenses of rental In keping the pond free from snow. Just previ- ous to the recent snowstorm there was some skating on the pond.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Central Baptist Prayer Meetings.

Tuesday evening simultaneous group prayer meetings were held with Mrs. Frazier. West Town street, Mrs. Greg son, Joseph Perkins road; Mrs. Ash bey, III Broad; Mrs. Gallup, 63 Cliff; Mrs. Smith, 5s Church. Mrs. Wyman, 130 Washington: Mrs. Grant, Nelson Place: Mrs. Swan, Al Peck; Mrs. Saunders, Phillips avenue; Mrs. J. B. Slocum, 156 Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Alonzo C. Huntington.
OBITUARY.
John Carroll.

The death of John Carroll occur red Monday night at his late home on Asylum street after an illness of six weeks. Death was the result of an attack of dropsy.
 and Mary Moegan Carroll and was born in Norwich. in 1858. and had spent inc greater part of his life si this city. A brother, Michael Carroll died In 01sfs and a sister passed away in Mohtvatle q few years T ago. 3Nieces and nephews survive him.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Y. M. C, A. Doinas,

A number of Christmas wreaths have been added to. the decorations of the Y. M, c. A. office and lobby and add much to the Yuletide appearance of the interior of the Association building,
 The senior members met for lunch con at 6 o'clock in the Y. M. c. A, after which were held the two Bible class discussions. Much interest is Esg being manifested by the members of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
At Nurses Executive Board Meeting.

Miss Kathleen A. Dowd, superin- tendent of nurses at the Backus hos pital attended a meeting of the execu- tive board of Graduate Nurses Asso- citation held on Tuesday afternoon in New Haven at 4 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Ambulance Called to Jewett City.

The Backus hospital ambulance was called to Jewett City Tuesday to con- vey a case of scarlet fever to the in stitution. At present in the isolated ward at the institution there are cases of scarlet fever. diphtheria and mumps
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Won't Trust Georue.

Even should the Hon. George W. Perkins discover a remedy for the high cost of living, just as likely as not the public would become suspi- cious and refuse to take his prescrip- tion.-Marion Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
The Best Answer,

Asquith adopted one of the best an- swers to critics. He gave them a chance to see what sort of a showing they would make at his job.-Chicago Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
Blasting Tham.s Street Ledge.

Street Commissioner George Fellows has q gang of men still at work in blasting the ledge just beyond the property ownedsby former Police Chief John Murphy
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

The Wednesday Afternoon Sewing club, which held its first meeting with Mrs. Carl w. Brown of Warren street, is to meet next week with Mrs. Walter B. Gilbert. The members of the club are Mrs. Carl W. Brown, Mrs. Frank S. Bunnell, Mrs. Edward J. Graham, Mrs. Richard Lewis, Mrs. Hibberd R. Norman, Mrs. Archibald Mitchell. Pr, Mrs. Gilbert $. Raymond, Mrs. Henry F. Parker, Mrs. Walter D. Gilbert and Mrs. George L. Ingalls,.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

Hartford-Rev. pr. Rockwell liar mon Potter, pastor of Center church, will leave Hartford Jan. 8 for vaca- ton of about three weeks whieh he will spehf ip Jamaica.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
incidents In Society

Mrs. Richard R. Graham has return ed after ten days visit in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

W. K. Sprague, student at Brown university, spent the week end at the home of Mrs. c. Newcomb Kinney
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

The annual meeting of St. James Lodge, No. 23. F. and A. M, was held on Tuesday evening at the Masonic temple when the annual election of officers took place and the yearly re- ports were submitted and approved.
 The report of the treasurer showed that the lodge is in a very good fi- nancial condition. The yearly reports of the lodge showed that 14 had been
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

where she is visiting her sister.
 NorfoIk.-The annual Christmas tree the gift of Miss Isabella Eidridge co the children of the Church of the I'm maculate Conception, will be in the village hall Friday evening. Follow ing custom, the tree will be laden with presents for the children, pe- sides fruit and candy.
 New Britain-The Masonic Temple corporal tion has purchased the Chris tenson property on South High street and now the corporation intends to go ahead with plans for a $50, ,00O temple to be erected on the property.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

in-1aw of Mr Rice, AgaWarn, Mas4., during her absence in Denver, Col. where she is visiting her sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20
lS5th DIVIDEND

Office of The Norwich Savings Society
 Norwich, conpy Dec. 9, 1916.
 The Directors Of thIs Society have declared out of the earnings of the current six rnonthe Q semi annual div. fidend at the rate of FOUR PER GENT. per annun, payable to depesi- tors entitled therete on and after January 15, 1917. .titii p
 COSTELLO LIPPITF, Freasussr.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

The central committee for the Re lief of Jews Suffering Through the War, acknowledges new subscriptions including from the committee in New London $164.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

The members of the Junior Holy Name Society and the Tierney Tenn perance Cadets of St. Pa4rick's parish will receive holy communion in a body at the 7.S0 mass, next Sunday morn
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

Christmas travel on the New fTa- ven road will begin in earnest by Fri day and railroad officials anticipate heavy travel throughout the entire holiday week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

Today "Wednesday District Super intendent George Scriveper, of Nor wich goes to Holland and Crystal Lake to hold conferences at the Methodist churches
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

Subscriptions for magazines and newspapers published in any country or any language received at 49 Fair
 mount street by Harry K. Hill.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-20

Nearly all the stores and business places are now kept open evenings, and as a result there are crowds on the streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-05
HIGHSPIRE
Stoner Farm, at Highspire,
Scene of Lively Picnic

A picnic was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Becker, near
Highspire, known as the Stoner farm.
The following attended: Mrs. George
Sleighter and sons, Miss Mary Sleigh
ter, Mrs. Luther Nuss, Earnest Nuss
Meade Nuss and George Nuss, of En-
haut, Mrs. Clyde Etter, Miss Letha
Etter, Mrs. Clarence Thompson, Tow
send Thompson, George Thompson,
John Thompson, Cora Thompson,
Clarence Thompson, Jr., Mrs. Ralph
Parthemore, Harold Parthemore,
Grace and Verna Parthemore. Miss
Dorothy Long, Clyde Long, Mrs. Harry
Fink and four children, Miss Margaret
Fink, Mrs. C. e. Shaffner and son,
Mrs. Tolbert Gross, Harry Gross, Mrs
George Gross, Tolbert Gross, Mary
Mrs. Neuma Hammer, Woodrow Ham
mer, Howard Hammer, Mrs. Harry d.
Williamson, Roger Williamson, Mrs.
H. ]. McCord, Lawrence McCord,
Hugh McCord, Mrs. Jonas Fetrow and
twenty-five children and grand chill
dren. Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Becker,
John Becker, Jr., Lloyd Becker Har-
old Becker, Mrs. Elmer Myers, and
Miss Violet Myers, or Steelton, Mrs.
Joseph Shank, Ralph Shank, Charles
Shank, Viola Shank, John Shank, Miss
Alberta Hammer. Miss Elizabeth
Hammer, Miss Mildred Harvey.
Board to Meet.-The Sunday School
Board of the United Brethren church
will meet tomorrow evening in the
church. After the board meeting the
teachers Alumni Association will hold
a session.
Endeavorers Elect.-The Christian
Endeavor Society Of the United Breth-
rem church held an election on Sun
day evening when the following per-
sons were elected: President John
Hoch; vice president, Elmer Duncan;
secretary Myra McGinnes; treasurer,
Cloyd Letter; pianist, Anna Hoch; in
termediate superintendent, Mrs. H E.
Matthias; junior superintendent, Anna
Hoch; watchword agent, Tyrell Poor
man, and chorister, Sylvia B. Cover.
Guild Meets.-The Otterbein Guild
of the United Brethren church met
Monday evening to celebrate the
Fourth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-05

owen P. Dilatush, Trenton, N. J..
Arthur Rovner, Harry McAIeer and
Kenneth Weeks, of Bridgeton, N. J..
A. NJ. Stein, Brooklyn, N. Y, D. NJ
Smith, Rockford, o.; Walter n. Wells
Camden, n. j., Harry Lounsbury
Salem. N. J., Albert D. Cooley, Sea-
side Heights, N. j.
Qualified Assistant Pharmacists
Henry Bluestone, William H. Cas-
sell, Ira w. Tanning, William b.
Graham, r. r. Hofmeister, Donald c.
Jefferson, William B. Keppie, Ray
mond E. Lansbery, Edward C. Med,
Kendall D. Spieth, Clarence n.
Strother and Mrs. D. B. Webber, all
of Pittsburgh.
Samuel Baron, Amanda Clapham,
William II. Dunston, Abraham G,
Ettelman, Reben A. Elfman, Frank A.
tlynn, Hyman D. Carr, Dorothea
Glassman, Simon Green, JOS. c. GER
sEenfeld, Abraham E. Goodfriend.
Glenn A. Haldeman, Abraham L. Her
man, Clarence w. Johnson, Bernard
Kane, Louis f. Meyers, Israel NIirkin,
Maurice A. Posnansky, Hyman s.
Rosen, Caroline Schaller, Alexander
SiiSi man ana Elisa Dl SllVeStro, all OF
Philadelphia.
Walter W. Gehman, Allentown;
Harry Segel, Altoona William r.
Davis, Braddock; Roy G. Lindeman,
Beaver Falls; Charles W. Cole. Ber-
wick; Harold B. Snyder, Bethlehem:
william c. Hidlay, Bloomsbury; Geo.
3. Davidson, Butler; Leroy Jacobs.
Carlisle Samuel T. Fleming, Clarion
Mabel Arney, Center Hall; w. Jenning
Stewart
Chlcora; James c. Monaghan, Con-
nerton; ]. Roy Young, Coliingdale; (;
John H. McCracken, Dubois
Matthias c. Gallagher, Duquesne;
NJ, Harold Kahn, Duquesne; Roy A.
Edgar Easton; Clan a. ]. Beal,
Ehama; Stanley G. Kuklewicz, Exeter
Boro; David B. Labowitz and Abra-
ham Litman, of Etna; William E. NC
Grew, Finleyville; ]. Forrest Kelley,
Galeton; W. ]. Bryan Datz, Green's
burg; Martin ]. Bambrick, Girardville;
Howard w. Griesing, Hazleton.
M: S. Wargofchik, Homestead; Har-
old +. Staub, Lock Haven; Russell B.
Shreve, Lancaster; Jerome C. Albert,
I.atrobe; G. Stanley Zercher, Littles-
town; Adolph E. Gold, Morton; Mar
garet Devers, McAdoo; Newton w.
Anderson. Jacob Klein and Alfred
Kuhl, of McKeesport; Leo ]. Truckev,
North Braddock: Raymond ]. Mover,
NoIristown; Albanus r. Weeks,
PnoeniXville; Jacob Stutz, New Castle;
Richard NJ. Stapleton, Plymouth: |:
Michael j. Polinchuk, Rankin.
Quilla E. Bealor and Lawrence E..
Reidinger. of Shamokin; Joseph
Sackaloucas, Scranton; Cyrus A,
Peters, Steinsville; Grover c. Watson,
Slippery Rock; Clarence H. Foust,
Shippensburg; Lawrence g. Kelchner,
South Bethlehem; Clement Halligan,
Tyrone; ]. Lester Lee, fremont;
Dwight L. Chapman and Don A,
Crawford, of Tarentum; Charles
Valentine, Washington; William F.
Usher Wayne; Elmer H. Grimm, of
Wilmerding.
Fred G. Canavan, Clyde C. Ling and
Abraham Sidehamer, of Williamsburg;
Henry L. Dingler, York; Bert Dunn,
Martins Ferry, o.; John C. HeInore
and John w. Barn, of Green Bay,
Wis; Neal w. Shaw, Wapakoneta, o.;
Car! B. Richeson, Covington, o.; j. d.
Shaw, Philipsburg, n. j., Frank Gior-
dano, New York, George A. Burbage.
Berlin, Nd, Juan R. Santos, Santiago,
Cuba.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-05
Two Automobile Crashes
on Fourth; None Injured

Two automobiles were badly dam
aged yesterday in two separate Fourth
of July accidents. One occurred at
the Pennsylvania Railroad station en-
tranct in Market street and the other
at Fort Hunter.
The first was the result of an east
bound streetcar striking the rear of a
sev n-passenger touring car owned by
c. II. Hunter, 1913 Alison street, which
had emerged from the subway and
was crossing the tracks toward the
entrance to the station. In the car
with Mr. Hunter were Mrs. Hunter
and son, and Charles ]. Wood, Jr..
anc son. None of the occupants re-
ceived serious injury, although they
were considerably shaken up. The
automobile was thrown clear around
but did not upset. 1t was considera bly
damaged and the fender of the street
car broken.
Al Fort Hunter, later in the day. a
Ford car was completely wrecked
when it plunged into the large hedge
OF John w. Reilly. No one was hurt
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-05
Fairgrounds RiUalry Is
Keen; Standing of Teams

Rivalry between the various play
grounds in Newcomb, volley ball and
baseball is growing keen. Leagues
have been formed in each game and
several games were played last week
on Cottage Hill. The standing of the
Senior volley ball: Lawn, won l,
lost o; Hygienic, won 1, lost /; West
Side, won /, lost /; Fothergfll, won
0, lost /; Cottage Hill and East End
no games; Junior volley ball; West
Side, won O, lost l; baseball, Seniors,
/, lost / Lawn, won 0, lost /; Foth-
ergill, won 0. lost l. Cottage Hill
and East End did not play; Senior
girls Newcomb: Lawn, won 1, lost 0;
don 0, lost /; West Side. won o.
lost / Junior girls Newcomb: Lawn,
won 1, lost 0; Hygienic, won 1, lost
o; Fothergill, won 0, lost. /; West
Side, won 0, lost l; baseball, Senions;
Fothergill won 1, lost O; Hygienic,
won 0, lost 1.
The Junior baseball league will start
its series of games on July 10 and on
Friday, July IA, there will be an inter-
playground track meet on Cottage Hill
field. The playground schedule for
this week is as follows:
Monday morning: Newcomb, West
Side at Fothergill, afternoon, volley
ball the Lawn at Fothergill volley
ball, West Side at Cottage Hill. We'd
nesday morning: Track meet at West
Side, afternoon, track meet at West
Side, afternoon, track meet at the
Lawn; Thursday afternoon, baseball,
West Side at Cottage Hill. Wednesday
morning: Track meet at West Side,
afternoon, track meet at the Lawn;
Thursday afternoon, baseball West
Side and East End, track meet at
Fothergill; Friday morning, volley
ball. Fothergill at West Side, after
noon. Newcomb, Hygienic at the
Lawn; Saturday morning, track meet
at East End.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-05
ALL CAPITOL ZONE
PROPERTIES OVER

CONTINUED From First Page1
ipgs. OF the ten remaining owners.
seven have taken appeals from the
award made by the commission and
the final three awards have just been
made.
On February Is. 1912, the COM
mission took the first option, that on
the property of ]. Frank Hutchison,
No. CIT North street, so that 1t has
taken less than four and one-half
years to acquire all the properties.
The original commission consisted
Of Archibald G. Knisely, Samuel
Kunkel and Samuel c. Todd Upon
the death of Mr. Knisely, Spencer C.
Gilbert was appointed by Governor
Tener to succeed him and was elected
president of the commission February
10. 1913.
George E. Etter has been the boards
real estate expert since the organiza-
tion of the commission.