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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Ex-Governor Smith of S. c. Dead.

BaItimore.-Former Governor Chas.
A. Smith OF South Carolina. died at
the John Hopkins Hospital after
long Illness, erysipelas developing af
ter many months. Suffering from
heart trouble was the direct cause Of
death. Mr.. Smith had been at the
hospital two months. He was about Sc
years old. The former governors
home was in Timmonsville, S. c. He
was president OF a TimmonsviHe bank
and was prominently known in Bap-
tlst educational circles
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Russians End onensiue

London. on.-Fighting is still going on
between the British and Germans
along the British end of the French
line, particularly near st. Eloi. where
German grenade throwers have sue.
ceeded In reaching portion OF a mine
crater held by the British. Near Bois-
inghe the British put down an ATTEMPT
ed attack by the Germans.
Strong forces of Austrians and Ital-
ians are aligned against each other in
the Gorzia sector OF the Austro-Italian
front. On the heights of Seilz spirit
ed lighting is taking place.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Thirty Dead in Railroad Wreck

Cleveland. O.-With a toll of ar
least 30 persons dead and 40 or more
injured, federal state and railroad
officials began an investigation into
the cause that led to one Of the most
disastrous wrecks in the history of
the New York Central system. Three
trains, including the Twentieth Cen
tury Limited, westbound, known as
the New York Centrars paIatial
Eyer. and two sections OF No. sc. the
ChicagoPittsburg Limited west.
bound, came together In collision
near Amhearst. o.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Spectacular Fire IN N,. vo,L

New York.-A section OF the busi.
ness district in the lower part OF the
city was threatened by a spectacular
fire which burned two fve-story build
ings at 16 and Is Beekman street. oc.
cupied by paper dealers. The loss
was estimated at 100000. For a
while. the flames which swept rapidly
through the infiammable materials In
the buildings. imperilled several sky.
scrapers on both sides OF the narrow
thoroughfare, and on Nassau street
Several floors OF the History Morse
euilding were damaged.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Another Mutual Company.

Columbia Farmers Mutual Pro
lection association of Sumter. Claren.
don and Lee counties. South Carolina
has been commissioned by the secrc-
tary of state to do a general fire insur-
ance business. This is the third mu-
tual fire insurance company to be or
ganized since the anti-compact law
went into effect.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
GERMANS Shift TO EAST.
Succeeded in Entering French Line Of
Trenches-Driven Out.

London. on.-Having captured the viii
lage of Malancourt, the Germans now
have shifted their offensive eastward
to the sector around the famous lie
Mort Homme. With heavy forces the
Teutons have attacked the French line
between Hill 295 and lie Mort Homme
and succeeded in entering French first
line trenches. A vigorous cOunter-at-
tack by the French, however. almost
Immediately expelled the invaders and
another attack by the Teutons deliv-
cred a little later is declared by Paris
to have been put down completely.
The Germans have made no attempt
to debouch from Malancourt since
their occupation of the village.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Sumter Nurses Have Home.

Sumter The Nurses home an ad-
junct of the Tourney hospital OF this
city, was informally opened few
days ago when the young women in
the nurses training school moved from
the hospital building to their new
quarters in the nurses home. which
was completed several months ago.
but for which the furniture has only
recently arrived
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Prominent South caroIlnian pead

FToHIHeHt oouth OdToIIhIan Uedd.
Charleston. - Francis ]. Pelzer,
probably the richest man in South
Carolina. died here a few days ago
Had he lived until April he would
have been 90 years of age having
been born in Charleston. April ., 1926.
He is survived by three sons and two
daughters.
Mr.. Pclzer was among the first
great business mon Of the state to
participate actively in the phosphate
and cotton mill industries in The state
For over 30 years he was prominent
cotton factor OF Charleston.
He was president of the Pelzer-
Rogers company operating a string OF
cotton mills in upper South Carolina
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Grand Jury lndicts Waite

New York.-The grand jury return
ed an Indictment charging murder in
the first degree against DR.. Arthur
Warren Waite. accusing him of poison
ing his father-in-law. John r. Peck.
millionaire drug manufacturer of Gran
millionaire drug manufacturer OF
Grand Rapids. Mich.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Germans Take Thousand Yards.

Berlin. via London.-The Germans
official statement announces that Teu.
ton troops have cleared 1000 yards OF
French trenches northeast of Harcourt
in addition to the positions taken
March 30.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Enraaed Mob storms Jair

Petersburg, Va.-A mob of 900 peo-
pie. made up largely of enraged citi.
zens from Nottoway and Dinwiddie
counties, surrounded the Petersburg
Jail in which is confined John VIII
liama negro. who was arrested for
an alleged criminal assault on a young
women. 10 at her home near Black
stone
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06
Wilson Nav Visit Nest

Lima. Ohio.-President Woodrow
Wilson Secretary of War Baker and
United States Senator Atlee Pomerene
have agreed to hold open the date OF
April 1S to visit Lima. Ohio.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-04-06

Congressman-at-Lare Mclemore of
Texas is the man whose resolution
warning Americans from armed liners
was defeated in the house at the be-
hest Of President Wilson. Mr.. Nc
lemore's first name is Jetf:-not JEFF
ferson or even JEFF. He always uses
the colon, explaining 1t is a boyhood
fancy 20 which he has cIung. He was
born on a Tennessee farm and has
been a cowboy, prospector and news
paper man in Mexico, Colorado and
Texas. He Is a Democrat and resides
In Houston.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

Island and Massachusetts Christian confe .ence, in Providence, Minister John J. Dutton of Broad Street Chris tian church, Westerly, was elected the chairman of missions.
 Miss Martha Marie Barnes and James Ernest Wower were married on Wednesday evening, at the Methodist parsSnage, by Rev. E. J. Curry. They were attended by Richard Dover and Miss Harriet M. Barnes.
 Louis W. Bills. fire alarm expert, is modernizing the system in the Pawca- tuck Fire district. A new switch board is being installed and the sys- tenn is being placed on three circuits instead of one as formerly and when there was any trouble the whole sys- tenn became effected This cannot happen in the changed system, which is also much more economical.
 Mrs. Alice Sullivan, wife or Michael Sullivan, died Thursday morning at her home in Downer street, in her fif- ty-f1fth year. She was born in Dal- beattie, Scotland, the daughter of Richard and Mary Brown Copeland. She is survived by her husband and daughter, Nora E. Sullivan, and also by three sisters Mrs. Michael Bren- nan and Mrs. Peter Kflgown of Vest erly and Mrs. Mary Ritchie or Dal- beattie, Scotland.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE
ANNuAL TOWN MEETTNG.

THE LEGAL VOTERS IN TOWN MEETING of the Town of NorWiSh n4STII are, TOWN MEETING, in the Town Hall, ig the c9ars Sory, House R1NdnAg nNA E RyES 5Se ING, OCTOBER 2d, 1916. at EIGHT. oonH To HEAR AND ACT UPON the re-, port of the the seiectmen and their recom-, mendatfons, the reports of the ToWn. Treasurer. Trea surer of the ToWn De-, sion. the Health Officer. the Town Schoo1 Committee and the report of the Trustees of the Otis Library; to I grant penses of the town. including those or, the public schools. and to fix the com
 ALSO TO DETERMINE whether the 1 Town will authorize the Selectmen to borrow . sum of money not to sSSaes e1eeeo l one hundred and fifty thousand dollars | in such sums and at such times dur1n g. the twelve months ensuing, as shall De. necessary to defray the lawful current e which shall accrue before the Annua! 1s17 and to desTer 0e the aeIn notes m or other obligations of the Town therefor as may be, in their judgment, for the best
 ALSO fo pETERMINE- ". eehez the: Towg will aRpropriate TWo17, HUN. IS :, to purchase pi needed supplies and app, | ratus for the use of the Yantic Fire
 RLso TO DETERMINE whether the, ] TY- FIVE HUNDRED DOLI4A RS to as--
 ALSO To ACT UPON d petition Of, more than twenty legal voters of he the. ate 6 sum not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars for the purpose of improving- | the public park or green at Bean Hill | in said Town.
 | ALSO TO ACT UPON g petition OF | more than twenty legal voters of the Town, asking that the Town appropri ate sufficient sum. not exceeding the sum of Fourteen Thousand Dollars, to l relieve those pupils of the Norwich i Free Academy who are legal residents of and domiciled within the limits Of said Town. from the payment of the I usual term fees charged to them by the said Academy. for the school year l of 1a16-1911.
 CUT. this 18th day of September, A. D.
 CASPER K. BAILEY,
 CHARLES P. BUSHNELL
 ALBERT W. LILIIBRIDGE, l Se7ectmen of the Town of Norwich. | Sep26d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

The trial of Charles H. Mansfield engineer of the Gilt Edge train, al Bradford, April r, on two charges o1 manslaughter, was resumed Thursday ! it being the sixth day of trial, and with the testimony for the state, not more than half presented, according to the , number of witnesses summoned Tow erman McManuS was on the witness stand nearly all the court session, and had not concluded when adjournment was reached.
 The first witness called Thursday morning was Robert L. Miller, signal foreman for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company. He testified that he arrived at Bradford at 2.1S a. m. Tuesday morning, about eight hours after the wreck, and went to the tower with MT. Morrison to in- spect the levers in the tower. MT. F1tz- gerald objected to evidence that all these signalmen had given, on the ground that they were all personally interested in the successful working o1 the system, that their investigation was made several hours after the wreck, and that these witnesses nat urally guarded their own interests. McManus and McClusky were in the tower before the wreck and he did not think any evidence should be admitted that was given by others who came to the tower house afterwards, that tend ed to corrohorat te the testimony of the towernen. Judge Rathbun ruled that personal interest did not disqualify the witness. The witness was withdrawn temporarily by the state, with the in tention of having the witness testify in order, in regard to the condition of the signals.
 dence testified that he was on duty as toWerman at Bradford on the night of the wreck, and for two months previ~ ous, and had a years prior experience, He is familiar with the manual block system. The running of trains is con- trolleG by blocks and from the first home in Westerly to the first home in Bradford was the Bradford block, and controlled by Westerly. The next block east was controlled by Bradford. With a train in the block between Bradford and Wood River, an unlock could not be given to Wood River. When he re- ported for duty on the night of the wreck the advance and second home signals were clear. To let 633 in the block he must have unlock from West erly and that came before he went to the tower. McClusky was on duty anG was relieved by witness. After he saw the unlock he cleared all the signals and could not have worked the signals In any other way, as they are electric ally locked. All other levers must be worked before the distant signal coald be operated. Witness came from Providence that night on 623, and 6S3 was the following train. In order for 633 to come into the block an unlock must be received and the signals cleared. When 633 was on the first home signal witness gave Wood River the unlock, and he could not give the unlock until the train had reached first home. When Wood River wanted un- lock it would be asked for by three bells.
 On that night train 633 was in the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

William D. Dolan and Columbus Ger barini.
 As hesnames of Messrs. Clark, Per ry, Stanton and Vars were on both tickets, they were el scted by acclama- tion. Then a ballot was ordered for William Mitchell, William B. Burk and Walter Eiiscox against William H. Ledward. William D. Dolan and Columbus Zerbarina.
 There were over 400 voters present and Chairman Pendleton gave warn ond district had the right to partfci- pate in the ballot. Thomas Perry and A. T. L. Ledwidge acted as tellers.
 The first ballot was for William Mitchell or William Ledyard and the result was as follows:
 The first ballot resulted in a tie, 124 each. In the tie off Ledward won out by 145 to 13S,
 The second ballot was for William B. Burke and William D. Dolan. Re- suit:
 Dolan 34, Burlz 123.
 Third ballot was for Walter c. His- cox or Columbus Zerbarini. Result:
 Hiscox 119, Zerbernini 113
 The voting was by check list, and therefore was necessarily slow. In the first contest a single ballot box was used, but in the next two contests two DallOL DOXeS@ were DrOuSnl III uSS' which facilitated the voting just lit tie bit better. but not much. The real contest was whether the present local administration should prevail or that there should be change in manage ment. Messrs. Mitchell. Burk and His COX were looked with the Ins and Messrs. Ledyard, Dolan and Zerba- rini with the Outs.
 Scouts were sent out while the tie vote was in progress and more were brought in by both sides. The caucus lasted until 12.5O this morning, with the result of 8 clear victory for the Outs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Naugatuck-Accordin to the tele- phone bulletin. there was a gain of 1,f30 in telephones in the Naugatuck valley during the first six months of the present year.
 WatertoWn-The students of Taft school are already beginning to arrive in town. The new students will report Oct. 3, while the older ones will report the day following.
 Wailinsford.-The 20th annual meet ing of the Haymakers' association of Connecticut was held in Red Mems hall Wednesday and was attended by dele gates from all over the state
 Fair tavenr-The local nilitiamen are sending home, from the Mexican border to relatives and friends many souvenirs. They include Indian leather and beadwork pillow covers and other articles.
 Daaha,rN-Ioseph Ctmino, ananioxed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

at the Hotel Green, is recovering from severe wounds on his arms where he was bitten and scratched by a savage raccoon which he captured near Boggs pond recently.
 Hartford.-Judge Samuel o. Prentice and Mrs. Prentice, who spent the sea- son at the summer home of Mrs. An drew J. Post of Englewood, N. J.. in Fenwick, returned "Wednesday to their home on Gillett street.
 Watertown.-C. W. Atwood, who has one of the largest and finest peach orchards in the state, covering about 40 acres, has stated that he had but 500 baskets of peaches from his orch ard this year, whereas last year he gathered 5000 baskets
 Haddam.-Mrs. Philip Seebeck does not have to wait for 8 rainy day to catch fish. She went fishing Tuesday afternoon at Arnold's dock when the sun was shining brightly, and caught a five pound black bass ana a fine string of smaller fish.
 NorwaIk-Ffve Norwalkers will he in the gathering of young men to mes& President Woodrow Wilson at Shadow Lawn, N. J., Saturday. The day has been especially set aside for young men, and tho president will deliver an address, following which he will per- sonally receive his guests.
 New Haven.-More than 500 persons took advantage of the opening of reg istratioa for the evening session of the Boardman apprentice shops at New Haven Tuesday night to make applica- ton for admission. The number far exceeds any that has sought entry into the school since it's establishment
 Southineton-A carload of prize Jersey cattle arrived at the Belleview farm Wednesday. MT. Walke1y, pro- prietor, states that 12 COWS and two bulls arrived and they represent ESQ., 000. The cattle will remain here but a few days, when they will be taken to Springfield, Mass, where they will be exhibited at the cattle fair.
 MEddIetown. -Nfarfano DeDominicis and Felix Pollutro. members of the Catholic Italian congregation, have presented St. Peters church a building lot on Laurel Hill. The lot is 16S feet long and 50 feet wide. It has not been decided as to what use the parish will put the lot. This matter will be set tied at a meeting to be held shortly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Democratic Congressional
 Convention

The delegates chosen by the Demo- cratic electors of the several towns composing the Second Congressional District of Connecticut are hereby notified and requested to meet in con- vention at the Town Hall, in Norwich, Connecticut, on SATURDAY, the 3Oth day of September. 1916, at 12 o'clock, noon, for the purpose of choosing a candidate for Representative in Con- gress from the Second Congressional District, and for the purpose of tram District, and for teh purpose of trans acting any other proper business.
 By order of the Second District Congressional Committee.
 THOMAS J. KELLY.
 Chairman. Norwich, September 23 1916
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
LEGAL NOTICE
DISTRICT OF LEDYARD.

DISTRICT OF LEDYARD, SS. Court of Probate, Sept. 2S, 1916: Ledyard. in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his admins tratfon account with said Ordered. That the 4th M day day of October F A. D. 1916. at 2 o'clock in the after noon, at the Probate Office in Ledyard be, and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said ad- ministration account with said estate and this Court directs the Administra- in to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some news paper having a. circulation In said Dis trict, and by posting a copy on the public signpost in the Town of Led yard, where the deceased last dwelt-
 SAMUEL B. HOLDEIDGE,
 sep29d Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Next Week E%-L WITH az ndYeFGss2[
 And YoN VgsgI SgsnG ScT4N
LEGAL NOTICES
Senatorial Convention
18th Senatorial District

The duly elected delegates to the Democratic Senatorial Convention for the 18th District embracing the towns of Norwich, Preston and Ledyard. are hereby notified to meet in the Town Hall in the City of Norwich, on SAT URDAY. the 30th day of September, 1916, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to nominate candidate for senator Per order 18th District Senatorial Committee.
 THOMAS J. KELLY.
 Chairman. Norwich, September 23, 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
ASSESSORS NOTICE

All persons liable to pay Taxes in the Town of Norwich are hereby noti- fled to return to the Assessors on or before the first day of November, 1916. written or printed list, properly signed and sworn to, of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of October. 1916. Those failing to 'of 10 per cent. additional, according to law.
 Blanks can be obtained at the As sessors' Office in City Hall. or will be sent by mail upon application
 Office Hours: a. m. to- , p. m. Lists will be received beginning Dated at Norwich. Conn, Sept. 27th.
 F. H. wooDwoRTH
 A. L. HALE,
 M J. CURRAN. k sep2Sd Assessors,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Local L-aconfcs.

H. Russell Burdick, Westerfy's only representative at the P1a4tsburg Milf tary camp, recently made a corporal, has been advanced to be sergeant.
 Chief Engineer Samuel G, Cottren Is to place much needed fire alarm box near the Chestnut Street School house. Ts~wi1l be designated as Box .S6
 Luther Dock has entered the Stanf- ton Va-}. Military Academy, to pre- pare for examination for admission to the United States Nacal Academy. at Annapolis sgs&
 At the clnsina >sAzziesn of -tta -Rtoda
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
A Bad Summer for Children.

There has been an unusual amount Of dangerous sickness among children everywhere this summer. Extra pre- cautions should be taken to keep the bowels open and regular and the liver active. Foley Cathartio Tablets are a fine and wholesome physic; cause no pain, nausea or griping. They relieve indigestion, sick headache, biliousness, dition caused by clogged bowels. The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Senatorial Convention
20th Senatorial District

The duly elected delegates to the Democratic Senatorial Convention for the 2oth District, embracing the towns of Bozrah, Colchester, East Lyme Franklin. Griswold, Lebanon, Lisbon Lyme, Montville, North Stonington Old Lyme, Salem, Sprague, Stoning- ton, Voluntown and Waterford, are hereby notified to meet in the Town Hall in the City of Norwich, on SAT URDAY, the 9oth day of September 1918, at Il a. m., to nominate a con- didate for senator.
 Per order goth District Senatorial Committee
 JOHN C.. GEAiRY,
 Chairman. Norwich, September 23, 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
John Finnerty Not Guilty.

Boston, Sept. 28.-John Finnerty, charged with shooting Edward Mc- Manus, otherwise known as Eddie
 Mack, during a baseball game at Braves field on June 5. was found not guilty by a jury in the Suffolk
 are well known in sporting circles.