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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
CONSIDERED DR. JOHNSON
 OF SOUND MIND
Dr. W. X. Tineiey Teiis of His Care of, pr. Johnson During Last Years Of His Life.

The Thursday afternoon session of the. Johnson will nearing was take
 urg by the testimony of Dr. ". K.
 Tinsley and the cross examining of
 trb witness by Lawyer Shields. Dr.
 Tangley told of his doctoring Dr. John
 son for the last few years of his life and told of his caring for the doctor in 1911 when he was Fl with pneu- sMonia- Dr. Tingtey spoke of the de- voted care of ETijah Abel with whom
 inc doctor was living at the time. The
 witness said that the illness of Dr.
 Johnson had weakened his patients heart and kidneys and that he suffered
 until his death. pr. 'Tingley said he
 considered Dr. Johnson Of sound mind
 until his death.
 Lawyer Shields took up the cross
 examination and asked -Dr. Tingley if
 he had ever heard Dr. Johnson curse
 and swear and pace the floor. The
 witness said that he never had. The
 witness admitted that the disease with
 which the doctor was afflicted might cause him to do so. Dr. Tingley was
 asked if he knew that pr. Johnson
 was a heavy drinzer The witness never refuse when invited to. drink
 but, that he was very much opposed to buying. Dr. Tipgley said that he
 never knew that pr. Johnson was ad- dicted to the44use of drugs, namely opium, -. Dr. Tingley was on the stand when
 the court adjourned at 4.30 o'clock When the court came in Thursday morning George E. Pitcher was called ard he explained photographs he had made of the Sullivan house, and sur roundings.
 Charles Austin Gager of Norwich ToWn: a cousin of Dr. Johnson and
 an heir at law, said he is 80 and lived
 in Bozrah for 50 years He knew pr. 'ohnson well and had visited him in his home but had never called upon
 him at the Sullivan place. Witness
 camed the dates upon which two brothers and a. sister. Jane Johnson, efs sDr. Johnson's family died. Ebert Leon Johnson. a New York chauffeur, said he had driven an auto In Norwich and took Charles W. Com stock to the Sullivan home in Feb ruary. 1917. The price was s4 but Mr. Censtock. gave the driver a check for s5. Witness thought MT. Com stock carried a box of cigars under his arm.
 After Mir. Comstock entered the house the witness heard, an old man swearing and heard the voice of a wo- man and also of Judge Corlstock. The latter said something about cigars. Someone said he'd be all right. Wifi ness said he had been called from New York to testify in the case Henry J. Williams told what he knew of the Johnson matter and George K. Brush was the last witness. About 12-45 the opponents of the will rested and the court took a recess un- 1 til D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
EfGAMIST BOUND OVER
 FOR HIGHER COURT
Albert G. Portmore Is Released Under
 Bonds of $15C0.

Albert G.. Portmore of New York city was presented on a charge of bigamy and was bound over to the higher court under bonds of s15Q0 which were furnished by a woman friend of the accused. Edmund w. Perkins ap- peared for Portmore.
 A Bozrah man was fined $2 and costs for being drunk and he settled his bill. Two men, one of whom hail. ed from New Bedford and the other from Fitchburg, were fined S2 and costs each and as they could not pay they went to jail. A local man was fined s2 and costs for intoxication but had judgment suspended for 30 days. Judge Pettis was on the bench.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
SENIOR Y. M. C. A. CLASS
 HAS GET-TOGETHER SUPPER
Plans Formulated For Extensive
 Athletics Work and Exhibitions.

Thursday evening the first get-to- gether supper of the season was held by the Senior gym class at the Y- NJ. C. A. There were sixteen young men besides Physical Director Roy T. Crosby and General Secretary Edwin Hill present. The following menu was served:
 Baked Potatoes
 Beef Loaf Pickles
 Hot Biscuits Cocoa
 .ss cake
 After the supper there was an in- formal discussion of various matters in connection with gymnasium and it's activities The first topic to be taken up was wrestling and it was decided beginning January to give three quarters of an hour to this sport every Wednesday evening, the wrestling to be followed bya a basketball game or some other form of gymnasium activ- ity. It is planned to hold wrestling tournament at which there will prob ably be matches between local and outside talent after the boys have had some practice.
 . Tine question of basketball was dis cussed and it was decided to try and bring q strong fea31l to the Y. NJ. C. A. ] every Saturday niSht, tie return games to be played out oG town during the week. All the boys promised to boost the team and an effort will be made to get the sOrti,3 public into the habit of going to the '. A. c. A. on Saturday nights to see a baSketba II game Mir. Crosby was authorized to get into communication with all the teams in this vicinity as far north as Southbridga High. The coming leaders convention at Hartford was briefly discussed and all those who expected 1 to attend were asked to meet on the gym floor Friday evening.
 Plans were formulated for the an- nuaI gymnasium exhibition which will | be held in February or March. It was suggested that ar athletic competition | be arranged for the last week of Jan uary and that arrangements be made ! to have a meet about every two weeks I from then until the end of the season, l these meets to contain all the stand ard track events. Some teams sug- ! sested as possible opponents were the | Submarine Base. New London Y. M 1 c. A. and the Academy. The annua, 1 Senior clsss meet will be held in Apri
 to determine the champion of the as- sookation.
 | Perhaps the most important action | of the meeting was the organization of a Discussion Group for the youns men. This group will hold it's firs meeting the first Friday in January and it's purpose will be to clarify bJ thorough discussion the various prob tlems which the fellows have to meet The fellows will be expected to tall freely of their doubts and problem: and the others will narrate experiences and suggest actions which will tent to settle the difficulty. An effort vii be made to get the opinions Of variou: prominent men off the country. e. pecially those who are in boys work or the subject under discussion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

was inhcompetent to hold a trusted position and be allowed to carry fire arms.
 Michael Schwartz brings suit against Hyman Schwartz. ct al., for $2,990 on common counts.
 The David Stevenson Brewing Go. is suing Ephrial BudniciS and Abraham Jacobson for recovery on notes of the following amounts: $675, $700 and s750. DGmages of $3,000 are claimed by the plaintiff.
 Ett Miner Osborne is seeking the annulment of her marriage with Ed- win F. Osborne. The plaintiff claims that when she married Osborne he had a wife and four children In Can ada which fact he concealed from her. She sues for a divorce, asimony and the privilege of resuming her maiden name.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
RIVER OPENED
 FOR NAVIGATION
kfiddietown Chamber of Commerce Informs Local Chamber of the Method.

The local chamber of commerce has been informed Of the opening of the Connecticut river from Saybrook to Niddletown through the. Middletown Chamber of Commerce. The Connec- ticut river has been closed to navi- sation the same as has the Thames river Three tugs abreast made the trip from Saybrook to Mjddletown in about 6 day and a half, opening a wide path.
 the Thames river channel open was discussed at a meeting of the Manu- faceurers Bureau recently but no ac- tion was taken on the question.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
SUES CITY OF NORWICH FOR S25, ,0OO
Miss Mae Richmond Damages Because of Injuries Re eexed July %, 1917-Was Shot by Joseph Matri, Guard the Reservoir-Cams that Guard at Reservoir Was a Nuisance and Incompetent.

A damage suit for ss25, ,o0 has been brought against t}1e city of Norwich and the board of water commissioners by Miss Mae Richmond, the woman who was shot by 8 guard at the reser- vcar last July. Miss Richmond claims damages for the injuries which she received necessitating 2 long stay in the Backus hospital. She claims her result Of the shooting.
 Miss Richmond further claims the reservoir is a place of resort for au- tomobile parties and that the party Of which she was a member on the night of July 29, was not warned. She also claims that the keeping of the guard. Joseph Matri, who was armed with a rife at the reservoir is a nui- sance. She also states that the guard
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
N. F. A. NOTES.
Peck Library Manua. Training BuiId-
 ing Closed to Conserve Goal.

1 During the vacatio, the Manual Training building and the Peck Libra ry VIII be closed to save coal. The fires in the Academy building will be going, SC that the pipes will not freeze.
 The orchestra rehersaI which was to be held on Friday morning has been cancelled.
 For the past week the Academy stu dents have been having examinations before the Christmas vacation which will last until January 7, 1918
 Many of the teachers have left Nor- wich to spend their vacation at home
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
fcEMEN HAVE 4f.
 HOUSES NEARLY FULL
lee Is of the Best Quality and Meas
 ures From 8 to 10 Inches.

During the past week the local ice dealers have been making hay while the sun shone. All report ice of from to 10 inches in thickness and say that the ice is the best in respect to quality that has been harvested in several years. Although hindered some at the first by the help question the dealers all report sufficient help. Ford's houses are nearly half f,lI1 while Kramer & Henderson report their storehouses about two thirds full The houses of J. B. Bates also are being .filledlrapidly
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
ANNUAL VISITATION TO THE ALMsHousE
St. Patriek's Pa-ish Ladies Carry Good
 C1e.r to the Sixty inmates.

Thursday afternoon Mrs. James B. Shannon with Mrs. M Donohue, Mrs A. J. Whofey. Mrs. John C.eary and Mrs M- ". Murphy of s. Patrick's parish made their annual visitation to the almShouse. This year there were fewer persons than usual to be provided for; fortv-f7ve men and fIf- teen women The committee Sistribl1t- with words of good cheer and best wishes for an enjoyable Christmas
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
Memorial prizes in memory of Dr Frederick H. Sykes.
 Norujich Girl on Conopoittaa

Norwich Girl on Committee.
 Miss Mary Chipman, chairman of the 1919 fund, will give a dance for the benefit of the fund, in the college gymnasium on Saturday evening. Jan. 5. The dance is to be a formal affair and it is expected that hundred couple will attend.
 Miss IrIna Hutzler of Norwich is a member of the 1919 class fund com naittee
 College Body Holds Party.
 The annual Christmas party of the college body was held in the gymnasi- urn on Wednesday evening. Christ mas carols were sung by the Glee club under the direction of .Dr.,rLA A Coerne. God Rest You Merry Gentle men, an old English ballard, was the final number of the programme Of the evening, and was heartily sung by the college body.
 Dean Wye read Christmas stories while Miss Margaret Greenebaum ot Chicago. recited Christmas poems.
 Following the musical programme characters were enacted by the stu dents in which members of the facul- ty assisted.
 Pop corn balls and apples were the refreshments of the evening.
 About sixty men from Fort Terry were present at the Christmas exer- cises and as usual, added to- the mili- tary Christmas which is to be the or der this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
Heiiday Fund erewina.

The holiday fund for the patients at the Norwich tuberculosis sanatorium continues to grow. Thursday sub- scriptfons were received from the fol- lowing persons: Frank Hurlburt, Miss =Lfda Galley. Rutherford Plaut, Mrs
 Edward B. Fuller, Miss Faith Leavens
 Mise Della Leavens. Mir. and Mrs. Al bert H. Chase and Mrs. Frank A. Col
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Meriden-A talk on the state build ing laws and their enforcement was given by City Building Inspector N. Rutherford of New Britain, before the members council of the Chamber of Commerce at luncheon to be held at 6:15 o'clock Thursday night in the Winthrop.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
CONVERTED LIBERTY BONDS
 RECEIVED AT THAMES BANK.
Liberty 3 1-2 Per Cents, Converted Into Per Cents, Ready for Distribution.

wich has notified purchasers of the 1-2 per cent. Liberty bonds which they had converted into per cent. bonds that the 4 per cent. bonds ar rived Thursday and are ready for dis tribution. It is necessary that bond holders bring their bank receipts with them. These 1-2 per cent. bonds were ordered Nov. 14th>
 The regular $100 4 per cent. bonds. ordered Nov. 14th, have not yet been received.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
.siifax Relief Fund.

Thursday the subscriptions to the Halifax relief fund totaIed $, making 'a total of s7a4-s5 that has been col- lected for the relief of the stricken city.
 Among. the latest contributors are Rev. A. F Purkiss, Alfred -AIdi, James Keeler. Mrs. Siiugrue and Mrs Willis Austin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
RESOURCES OF NATIONAL
 . BANKS IN RESERVE CITIES Are $t,4os, ,oooooo Greater Than Pre- yious High Reserve of Last May

Washington, Dec. 20=Resources of national banks in the 54 reserve cities and three central reserve cities on November 20, the date Of the last na- tional bank cali, were $10,505, ,000, 900, or $1, ,40s. .0o0, 900 greater than the pre- Nious high record of last May and sL,- 856 ,0e0, 600 more than November IT last year.
 in complied bank reports made public by the comEtroller of the currency.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
:2z!a DISSOLUTION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the part s..- nersh1pa lately s1bsisting between the
 : style, Sof J. C. Worth & Company at ~ Norwich. Connecticut was on the 10th ..... satnal. leonssnt. and that The business
 .-ocarr1ed, on by the said Alexanaer Jor- b -sd1n si0ne who will pay and discharee s all-l the. debts and liabilities of sald r. rfR4e Arm. and receive all moneys pay
 able -to=the said late firm.
 rDated at Norwich, Conn. this 10th sassss day of.December. 1917-
 g JOSEPH C. WORTH JR 7A ALEXANDER JORDAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Danbury-Danbury lodge of Elks is planning to send a supply of tobac- co and cigarettes each month to mem Sbers of the lodge who are in the army pr navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Miss Gertrude s. Hyde and Miss Florence Foss, teachers in the art de- partment of Mt Holyoke college, South Hadley, Mass, twill arrive this week at Miss Hydes home on Washington street for the Christmas vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

At the Fairfield county corn show in Danbury at the state arrnory the jud ging was ny. Benjamin G.. South wick of the state agricultural college, Storrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Many of the men employed by the railroad who are called into service are to claim exemption on industrial grounds, being employed, in transpor-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Eliza M Chapel of snIem seeks di- yorce- from her husband, Samuel Cha pei, of AdontviEe. She claims her hus- band was cruel ito her. Besides a divorce. she wants to resume her maid CT, name of Way.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

ReIativeA and friends were in at tendance qhufsday at o'clock in St. Patrick's church at a month z mind high mass of requiem for Miss Wini- fred Florence Driscol1, sung by Rev l. H. Rroderick. ---..-.-.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

New Haven papers state that MT. and Mrs. Huntington. Lee will spend the week end and Christmas with Mrs. Lees parents. MT. and Mrs. Charles L.. Hubbard, of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Mail carriers get no commissions or any remuneration whatever for any sale of thrift stamps or war savings certificatesr made by them on their routes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Norwich sailors returning home on furlough flo longer wear capbands bearing the name of their vessel. For military reasons tfie ihatbarids now issued to the sailors bear the inscrip- tion .'U. S. Navy instead of the name of any ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Page & ShaH's and Park & TiiIono Christnas candy-h has arrived at I@eet& & Osgcod' s.-adv. s
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

One pleasing gift which Norwich
 soldiers and sailors whose addresses
 a subscription to The Morning Bulle- tin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Miss Barbara F'airchild Allen, stu dent at Miss Capen's school, at Northampton, Mass, is at her home on Hunting ton place for the holiday vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Christmas day will be the one holi- day of the year when rural, mail car riers will drive over their routes as usual
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
VARIOUS MATTERS

Official winter begins tomorrow.<Oec- s2d.
 Light vehicle lamps at 4.51So'cfock this evening.
 The icehouses at Lyme are being filled with 10-inch ice
 Big shipments off, goods are peins- made by the express companies. St. Patrick's parish school closes sthis noon for the holiday vacation or two weeks.
 Fifty printed calling cards. for as cents at The Bulletin Ofice.-adv. All of the naval reserves at Newport win have a leave of AS hours over Christmas.
 The Red, Cross menberships flags are bezfnsiing to appear in many windows about town. A number of local chicken fanciers attended the poultry show at New London Thursday. Durinx Thursday morningssdiss Mary Grove collected $32 at the HalFlile mill for the Red7 Cross.
 There will be Christmas exercises with trees for the Kindergarten pupils in most of the schools today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

If is claimed that the turkey for Christmas will cost much less per pound than did the Tha nksgfvirg bird. .--
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

the deficit of s250 ,00e which must be raised by subscription They have been asked to see every alumnus and impress upon each the need Of funds.
 At St. Mary's church. Portland. Rev. William A. keefe of .Plainfield deliver. ed the address Monday evening in the church, when the parish service flag, with 43 stars. was dedicated. followed by benedietion of the blessed sacra- uaent. /
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Norwich fish dealers appear to be xveIi supplied with smelts. haddock, butterfsb, salmon, mackerel, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

The Groton rendezvous for soldiers and sailors in the Odd Fellows hall on School street was formally open$c Thursday evening. ks
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Corporattons and other employers within the next two weeks must re- port to revenue collectors all -paymehts or $500 or more made during the last year for salary or. wages, rent interest, premium, annuities or other form of eompensation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

To heat St Patrick's church, tory. school and convent there sufficient supply of coal. as reqpi from week to week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Miss Elizabeth Luther is returning today (F,riday) to her home on East Town street from Boston, where she sa student at Miss Pierce's school
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Miss Ruth Hamilton's- Christmas sale continued today.-adv. 4
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Two plays given by the pupils of Tourtellotte Memorial High school at North fzrosvenordale last "Wednesday evening were very well attended. about ITS being present. The sum of sso was realized, which will go toward the seniors Washington trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

MT and Mrs. Ozias Dodge and son John of Mediterranean lane are Ieav- ing for Flushing. L. L, to remain over New Years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Work is progressing on the two new buildings at the Norwich state inebri- ate farm, one being framed, while the foundation for the second is completed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Thes Benedict Arnold house On Ham mett,E wharf. one of ttc oldest in New : port. has been razed, as the owner
 leased the wharf to the United States for docking scout patrol boats. Ar holds birthplace at Norwich Town wax
 demolished about 6S years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Creditors of the Danbury and BetheI
 Street Railway company. fncludine several in eastern. Connecticut. have been allowed four months from Dec 14th last to file their claims against tf1e corporation. The superior court orders that claims not presented nv April A., 1918, shall be. barred.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Much of the money usually pit into Christmas gifts for Sunday fschool pupils in Norwich will go this year to aid the starving Armenians.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

St. Margdret's guild of Trinity Epis coffal church. of which Miss Blancht Hall is president, recently entertained the church members at a social wheI the girls gave some charming tab, leaux- Henry Fontaine assisted, play ing number Of pleasing piano se1ec tiSns-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

There will be Christmas exercise with trees for the Kindergarten pupfh i,, most of the schools today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-15
NURSE HAD
POOR HEALTH
Suffered Much Pain, Yet Had
to Work. Finally Cured by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Toledo, Ohio am a widow and go
out nursing, and suffered from a
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-15

er. III. NJ. Buck, r. GERMAN, Floyd q.
White, DIR. E. T. Biwer, H. McClelland.
Barber, Lyon Cobb, chairman. So
licitors-Mrs. Charles Van Duyn, J. D.
Childs G. NJ. Shells, Mrs. Dave Dick,
c. f. Mather, Harry Dean, Irving Has
brouck.
Kuna and Melba, L. A. Kalbus, chair
man. Solicitors-A. l.. Diehl, j. l..
Logsdon, George d. Buckley, J. H.
Ross, II. c. Egelus, S. B. F'iss, Victor
Carlson, r. T. Walbank, A. H. Christ
enson, Henry Forrey, T. j. Hodkinson,
j. T. Christensen, H. B. Mathews T. P.
Graham, ]. A. Martin, J. G. Martin, l..
M. Beal, George Tallman, Percy White,
w. r. Gillen, r. w. Leighton, r. M.
Bodine, L.. S. Randall, H. Teed, w. L.
Stevens, D. c. Mullen, E. s, Young,
Perry Smith, l.. r. Lawrence, A. s.
Morrison.
Mora, 8. D. Fairchild, chairman.
Fair Grounds. Charles Storey, chair
man. Solicitors-W. e. Cameron. Sol.
Silen, r. w. Miller. C. F. Stamper, R..
w. Jackson, James Stotts.
Hiiledaie, r. c. Pfaffle, chairman
Solicitors-A. p. Wolfe, I. Lee Truax,
Angus Hill.
Whitney. DR.. II. Goodfriend, chair
man. Solicitors-T. H. Martin, Mrs.
w. H. Thompson, Stanley Johnson, {.
II. Eagleson.
South Boise, B. w. Oppenheim,
chairman. Solicitors-W. S. Bruce.
Miss Mildred Knight, E. A. Farmer,
Mrs. May Peerman, Mrs. Emma Tate
A. r. Jansen, Arch Cordell, L. H. b.
Sterner. III. r. Baker, Mrs Meta Floed
Grandview, Karl Paine, chairman
Solicitor. Ed Snow
Ustick-A. H. Pelton chairman So
licitors-W. J. Agee. Joseph 'Zeilor
James Keener, ]. D. Randall, Miss
Nettie Briggs, Mrs. Frank Huber, P. r
Scribner, Thomas Moran, o. C. Rife
Charles Moffett, C. Spangenberg
Charles Lillegard. Edward Wall, ]. r
Cummings. Mrs. w. W. Briggs, P. M
Nichols.
White Cross-T. H. McDermott
chairman. Solicitors-W. A. Powell
C. Kindred. Ray Shaw, w. Hunson, G
Williams, w. Walt, Clyde Simpson
Edward Butler, C. Ayers, Frank Re-
cord Len Simpson, Leo Marsters, S
Leighton, w. Lund, C. Schneider, j
Mckinney, ]. Dunton, w. Holman
George Leighton, NJ. Fiack, j. Barber
w. Downey.
Five Mile-L. L. Folsom chairman
Ten Mile, r. M. d. Childs, chairman
Solicitors-Fred Brose, A. r. Pfost.
Meridian-Elmer r. Sims, chairman
Solicitors. A. Fenton, z. w. Garrett
Dan Barker Ira r. Lane, E. c. Laster
James Flood, A. r. Sucker, Allen VIII
cox, George E. Atwater, ]. Fl. New
conner, @. A. Remington, L. F. Abel r
V. Wolve, John Cornish. S. Fl. Griffith
]. L. Wagner, w. n. Moreland, f. B
knight, R. NJ. Allumbaugh, F.. o. John
son, s. II. Grondal