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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06

in said city Of Willimantfc on the 2stb
day of November, 1916, the 1st dav of
december, 1916, and at my office in
Jameson, Conn, on the 8th day of
December 1915
From testimony taken at said in
quest, l find that said Giles H. Alford
with large number of other peoDle
who had gathered to witness the fix-
nam1ting of the rear wall of the Tor
Dan block, so called, situated on Main
street IN said city of Willimantic. was
standing on the railroad tracks At
quite a distance southerly of said wall
Ihat a piece of stone or brick hurled
from said wall by the force of the ex-
of his body causing an internal hem
oTrhage from which he died on the
morning of Nov. IS, 1916.
md that the interior of said Jor-
by fire. a few days previous. That the
east, and west walls had partly col
lapsed, leaving the south wall in
totterlng and dangerous condition.
the mayor of said city of Wilma ntic
ASSUMED control of said building and
ordered one Samuel Porcaro of said
city OF Wi1limantic to blow down said
south wall with dynamite. That said
Porcaro caused eleven holes to be
made in the foundation of said wall
and placed therein fifty pounds Of
nifty per cent. dynamite, which he
ScACoSd ~ NC SApIOOeQ Dy ali electric
current, demolishing said wall and
hurting brick and stone from the same
long distances with great Violence.
That the quantity of dynamite used
for blowing down said wall was ex
ceedingly excessive, dangerous. and
greatly endangered the lives of peo-
pie in adjoining buildings, those at
work near by, and those who had ga
thered in the vicinity to witness the
demollshing of said wall
That the police of said CITY had
taken the necessary precautions 70
have the people gathered. to witness
the dernolishing of said wall, at a safe
and proper distance from the same.
And none. of them would have been
injured had the dynamiting of said
wall been carefully and properly done
That said wall could have been de-
moliShed easily without the use Of
dynamite or other dangerous explo-
sives and without endangering lives
Or property.
/ therefore find that the deatf, Of
said Giles H. Afford was caused nv |
The criminal careiessness of said /
Samuel Porcaro.
With this finding file the evidence
AIKEN at said inquest and forward a 4
lotice Of the import of said firIdinr
o the prosecuting attorney of the city
,ourt of Willimantic
Dated at Danielson. Conn. this 4th |
lay of January, A. D. 1917
ARTHUR BILL,
Coroner for Wfndham County. |
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
CORONER BILLS FINDING
! IN WILLIMANTIc DYNAMITING
Criminal Negligence in Razina Walls
of Jordan Block, When Giles H. AL
ford Was Killed

Coroner A. G. Hill issued a finding
Friday relative to the death at Will
mantle on November 26, as the result
of an explosion caused by the use of
dynamite in razing walls of the burn
ed Jordan block. The coroner finds
that Affords death was due to crinii-
nalnegligence on the part Of Samu ell
Porcaro, who had charge of the dy-
namiting operations. -
Coroner Bil1's finding follows:
The undersigned, coroner within and
for the county of Wfndhann, having
received notice of the death of Giles
Fl. Afford, who died at eWillimantic
Conn, on the 26th day of November
1916, from an injury received from
the dynamitfng of a brick wall in the
1916, I held an inquest to- ascertain
the cause and manner of the death
OF said deceased, at the police station
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06

| Searls, counsel for the plaintiff COM
pany, and Attorney c. L. Torrey,
counsel for the defendant, argued de-
murrer in the case of the E. A. Strout
Farm Agency VS.. Arthur j. Lathrop,
| of Killingly.
| The action is one to recover a COM
mission for the sale of some proper
| ty, it being alleged that Mr.. Lathrop
agreed to pay $500 if the plaintiff COM
pany could obtain a purchaser for the
property at 81, 500. 1t is claimed that
| the plaintiff did find a purchaser, but
did not receive the commission. so
seeks to recover damages of $500. The
defendant denies the charge made by
the plaintiff. John F. Spencer of Put
nam, J. H. Milligan of Danielson were
the agents, It is claimed. who were
commissioned to sell the place, and
that Mr.. Spencer produced a buyer a.
Thomas Mullen. The sale was not con-
sumated, through no fault, it is claim
ed, on the plaintiffs side, and it is
not known that the property has been
sold since. Judge Shumway reserved
decision.
Court adjourned until Tuesday
morning Of next week.
Assigned to Senate Floor.
Hector DIVERT has been appointed
an assistant superintendent of the state
capitol at Hartford by the comptroller
Mr.. Divert. who has represented Put
nam in the legislature. has been as
SISnoO 10 Inc OF senate HOOT. he
has entered upon his duties.
Prisoner LenientIy Dealt With.
There was a session of the city
court Friday morning. The prisoner
not up for a serious offence but
making his second appearance in court
since last spring, was given OPP
portunity to make good his promise
to go to job waiting for him if given
the opportunity.
C. q. Club.
the C.. B. club. What the letters |
stand for is a great secret, but the |
mem bers don't mind telling their |
friends that they mean Confirmed |
Bachelors. The youngest member is |
not yet twenty.
Pouring rain again knocked down
the attendance at the Parent CHI |
ers' motion picture matinee for chill
dren, at the Bradley theatre Friday |
afternoon. Alice in Wonderland was
the picture shown. especially for the |
young people.
Timbers are at North Grosvenor-
dale for use by railway carpenters in
repairing a bridge there. New and
heavier stringers than are in use in
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06

Boston, Mass. April 18th, 1914.
"For three years. was troubled with
Constipation. At times, the attacks
would be very severe, accompanied by
Dizziness and TteLent Headaches. /
took medicine and laxatives the whole
time, but as soon as discontinued the
treatment, my bowels would refuse to
move. Last October, Invent to Montreal
and there heard of Fruitsa-tiyes'
used one box and the results were so
pronounced that I bought two dozen
boxes. / continued using fFruitsa-tives'
and noticed GI6ecideE Improvement. I
gradually reduced the dose from three
day to one tablet every three or four
days until the tBenty-four boxes were
finished when my physical condition
was perfect''. JAS.J. ROYAL.
SOC. a box, 6 for $3.50, trial Size, 25c.
At all dealers or sent by Fruit-a-tiyes
Limited, ogdensburg, New York. 5,ss
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
DANIELSON

Special Bail of $500 Ordered in Du-
buc case-Savings Bank to Keep
Open Saturday Eve1ipa-k. n. s. to
Play Rhode Island Team-Wiiiian1
Martin May Join acknowledgements
Bin Finds Criminal Negligence in
Raxins Jordan Block, WiIljmantic.
Mrs. L. E. Kennedy was, at Nor
witch Friday to attend the funeral SER
vices for Thomas Shea. a relative. for
merly of Canterbury.
Mrs. Samuel Dean, who has been in
the south. IS visiting friends here
Charles Smith of Prospect street
will visit Wiflimantic today.
Seriously iii.
Joseph Bousquet, Jr., is seriously III
with pneumonia at his nome on Dyer
Miss Evelyn Soule of Norwich re-
Gently visited relatives in Danielson.
Special Bail Ordered.
In the superior court at Putnam
Friday morning special bail in the
sum of $500. was ordered. by. Judge
of w. w Wheatley vs.. Fred R. .Du-
buc. The motion for the bail was
made by Attorney e. l.. Darbie, rep
resenting Mr.. Wheatley.
Court StenogTapher Leonard Cogs-
Mrs. NJ. A. Shumway.
Members Of the Pentecostal church
held a cottage prayer meeting at the
home of George Paine, Broad street,
Friday evening.
Breach of Promise Suit.
The case of Mary Longo VS.. Leo
Peters, an action over alleged breach
of promise, is set for trial in the SUI
perior court at Putnam next week.
Rev William C. Merrill, D.. D., of
Boston, will preach at the Sunday
morning service at the CONGREGATIONAL
church. -.5.L--ll
Henry C. Hendricks of New Haven
visited friends in Danielson Friday.
Rev. William H. EYans, Worcester,
will be in charge of the service at st.
Adams church Sunday.
Attended Meeting of Warren Chapter.
Rev. James H. George, Sr., grand
king of the grand chapter came bore
from Newtown. Conn.,. Friday even
chapter, r. A. M s. asz
1t is stated that the freight station
destroyed by fire at Dayyille a few
months ago will not be rebuilt until
ther conditions and, rush of other
work. -.
Bank Open Saturday Evening.
This evening the Brooklyn Savings
bank will join with the other banking
Institutions in Danielson in the prac-
clock Saturday evenings. and will
continue the practice which, is not
common in other towns in. this section
IF the state. =.
Miss Olive Johnson. teacher in the
School street school, : iscfslowly re-
covering at her home in Wauregan
Lfter a recent operation for appendi- |
tits, but will not be able to resume |
Ter duties at the opening of the win |
er term. h-s
{. n. S. to Play Rhode Island Team |
The Kil1ing1y High school basket |
all team will be up against the live |
est engagement of the season this |
vening; when the Rhode Island Com
lercial school team comes here to /
lay. The r. I. team is the one that |
ave Killing1y such a sensational con-
est last season, when the locals won |
n overtime game, 21~20. To date this |
eason Killingly has won every game.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
the present structure are to be install
Attorney Libby Tries Case.

ed.
Attorney Libby Tries Case.
Attorney Arthur Libby, Norwich
tried his first case in theN superior
court in Putnam, his home city. at
Friday mornings session. Most of
Mr. Libby's practice has been in New
London county.
City Notes.
Fridays long continued and heavy
rain seriously set back the prospects
for quick harvesting of the ice chop.
and considerable cold weather must
come to put the ice back to the stand
ard it had reached the first of this
week.
Friday being the first Friday of the
month, many received communion at
the masses at ST. Mary's church.
A peddler's cart was wrecked on
Killingly avenue when it was in COL
lision with an automobile. bearing a
Massachusetts, registry.
Local relatives were at Danielson
Friday to be present at the burial of
Mrs. Arthur J. Barrett, who died in
Berlin, Conn.
George Champlin will return to the
west today after spending a week at
his home in this city.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
$4,000 FOR GRAND ARMY
ENcAMPMENT IN BOSTON.
IL Has Been Decided to Have a Short
Line of March.

Boston, Jan. 5-The national en-
campment of the Grand Army of the
Republic to be held in this city from
Aug. IS to rs was the subject of a
conference between COMMANDMENT
Chief William j. Patterson of Pitts
burgh and Mayor Curiey today. 1t
was decided that the route of the pa
re de should be short in order to make
Ii easy for the veterans, and arrange
ments will be made for stand on
the line of march to seat men who
may be unable to parade, and members
of their families. The state will con-
tribute between $50, 0G0 and $35, 900 for
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06

for the United States to recuperate
from d nervous breakdown.
Frederick r. Dolbeare, the second
secretary of tn ecmbassy, left few
days ago for America to recover from
ar operation for appendicitis and an
attack of diphtheria. Allen w. Dulles,
third secretary. a nephew Of Secretary
OF State Lansing, is Commissioning from
rheumatic fever.
Sheldon r. Crosby of New York, the
first secretary, was operated on for
appendicitis yesterday evening, but he
is now doing well.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
BAR ASSOCIATION TO MEET
AT SARATOGA SPRINGS.
Charles z. Hughes to Be Invited to
Deliver an Address.

Philadelphia, jan 3. - Saratoga
Springs, n. Y, was selected today by
the executive committee of the Amer
lean Bar association as the place for
hc,ding this years annual meeting of
tie association. The meeting will be
held on Sept. 4, and 6. The COM
mittee, which is holding its midwinter
session here, also decided to invite
former Justice Charles E. Hughes of
New York to deliver an address at the
annual meeting.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
FORCE UNDER PERSONAL
COMMAND OF VILLA DEFEATED
Many of Bandit Chieftain's Men Were
Killed or Taken Prisoners.

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 5.-De facto
Mexican troops under General Fran
cisco Muguira decisiveIy defeated a
revolutionary force under personal
command of Francisco Villa, near
J,menez, yesterday, according to Ed
uardo Bravo, CarranZa consul, who
arnoInced he had received the news in
a message from Chihuahua City late
today. Many of Villas followers were
killed or taken prisoner.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
FUNERAL
Mrs. Arthur j.. Barrett.

Friday morning funeral services for
Mrs Arthur ]. Barrett, who died in
Berlin, Conn.,, were held at the under
taking parlors of Louis E. Kennedy.
Rev. w. D. Swaffield conducted the
service. The hymns at the service
were sung by Mrs. c. Alton Frost.
Burial was in Westfe1d cemetery. The
bearers were Burt Geer, Ernest Geer,
Walter U. Geer, brothers of Mrs Bar
rett, Earl Geer, nephew, Jasper
Holmes, Putnam, a brother-ia- law
and Frank Frost
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
KING CHARLES TO VISIT
BUDAPEST NEXT WEEK
To Meet the Leaders of All Hungarian
Parties-To Form a Cabinet.

London, Jan. 5, $40 D. mixing
Charles is expected to visit Budapest
next week to meet the leaders of all
Hungarian parties in a special audi
ence for the purpose of forming
cabinet in which German influence will
Re lessened, says a Budapest despatch
to the Exchange Telegraph company,
forwarded by way of Amsterdam. The
new plan includes the retirement OF
Premier Tisza, says the despatch.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
AMERICAN EMBASSY AT
VIENNA DISoReANIzED
y. Grant Smith and His Three Assist
ants Are All Sick,

Vienna. Thursday. Jan. 4, via Lon
den, Jan. 5, 3.13 p Mas result of
illness, the, entire staff of the Ameri-
can embassy here has been disorgan-
lied. y. Grant Smith, the counsellor
OF the embassy, left Vienna tonight
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
ARRESTED AFTER A
CHASE OF TWO YEARS.
UIrich De Poll, Traced to Italy and
Back, Captured at Bridgeport.

New York, Jan. 5.-After a chase
lasting two years, in which postoffice
inspectors followed the trail to Italy
and back, UIrich De Poii, alias John J.
Banta, accused of swindling investors
by illegal use of the mail was arrest
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06

entertainment and Mayor Curley said
the city would give $4,000 for that
rurpOre.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06

ed today in Bridgeport. Conn, brought
here and held in $4,000 bail by the fed
eral district court.
De Poll Is alleged to have sold
swanlpland al Malaga, n. j.. which he
had represented was excellent for
home building. The frauds charged
against the prisoner are said to
amour to $50, 600. He had re-engaged
il the , M estate business in Bridge
FORT, acc' riding to the inspectors
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06

Mendoea, Argentina. has 1000 peo-
pie.
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a. F. WOOD aa
The Local Undertaken,

bANiELSON, CONN
Parlors Mechanic Street
WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus
mess before the public there is no
medium better than through the adj
verHsinE columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
DANIEL SON and PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Three Husbands Granted Divorces
John 7. Doyle. of PIainfieId, Made
Drunk, Marries Strange Woman, Who
Disappeared Next Day--Assisnment
of cases--c. 3. Club organized-At-
toRney Libby, of Norwich Argues
Case.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06
B o dy Styles

EHADILLAC coach builders have provided
" eleven styles of bodies from which
Cadillac purchasers may choose, follows;
Seven Passenger Touring Car
Four-Passenser Phaeton
Two Passenger Roadster
Four-Passenser Club Roadster
Four Passenger Convertible Victoria
Seven-Passeneer Convertible Touring Car
Four-Passeneer Coupe
Five Passenger Broughar
Seven Passenger Limousine
Seven Passenger Imperial
Seven-Passenger Landaulet
CADILLAC MOTOR CAR CO.
DETROIT, MICH.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06

Special Bail of $500 Ordered in Du-
buc case-Savings Bank to Keep
Open Saturday Evenipa-k. n, s. to
Play Rhode Island Tean1-Niiiian1
Martin May Join Toronto--Coroner
Bin Finds Criminal Negligence in
Raxina Jordan Block, WiITjmantic.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-06

Farm Agency Sues.
At Fridays session Attorney C. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
SECRETARY ROBBINS
 .OF '. M. C.A. RESIGNS.
Head of Boys Department Sewers Connection With
 Central Association

F. E. Robbins, who has been boys secretary of the Central Young Mems Christian association for the last four years. rendered his resignation yesterday to President William Cosby, to become effective August 1. MT. Robbins has been at the Young Mems Christian associa ton since 1913. For a short time he was physi- cal director. but for the largest part of the time he has had charge of the boys department His successor has not yet been chosen, but Secretary Stallings is ably announce the successor in the next few weeks. <,
 Since his coming to Birmingham MT Robbins has become recognized as one of the leading boy workers in the south He has been active in many lines of work, being scoutmaster Sunday school teacher and camp director. Hundreds of boys in Birmingham have come in con- tact with him. and he has gained the love and admiration of every one of them He has more than doubled the member ship, added many new games and activi- ties, adorned the rooms, organized clubs taken the boys on hikes, given them ban quets, and interested and helped them in many other ways.
 As soon as his successor arrives MT Robbins will leave for his home in Brook lyn. where he will visit his family for d few days. He will then enter the Silver Bay Training school, of which he Is graduate for advanced study for special work His derarture will be universally regretted by the boyhood of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
SEEKS CHANGE IN
 FLAGGING SYSTEM
of Safety Makes Sug- gestion of Standardization to
 City Commission

Frank A. Wightman. Frisco superin- tendent of safety, made application to the commission yesterday to change the present system of Tagging railroad cross ings in the city of Birmingham, in order to standardize the work of Tagging cross ings.
 MT. Wightman's contention is that the red flag which is used in Birmingham to wave back traffic is confusing to train men who sometimes take 1t as a stop signal for trains He recommends the white disk with the bold letters STOP" emblazoned thereon, which he states is the standard method of Tagging in most cities.
 The commission took the position that MT. Wightman should submit prososi- ton to the commission coming from all the roads. entering Birmingham, taking care of every crossing, which they would then consider, most likely favorably as it made no difference to the city how the crossings were Jagged. if they were prop erly taken care of by the railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
FRAGISTS ENJOY
 ALL-DAY OUTING
Women to Register for War Service-Suffrage Bazar
 Is Planned

The Edgewood club was the scene yesterday of splendid gathering of the members of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage association at a spend-the- day picnic, which was a combination of social and business activity.
 There were several hundred mem- bers and friends present who spnt the morning in recreation and the after noon was devoted to business of the associa tion, which included the detail of the annual suffrage bazaar, and the for the registration of the women of Birmingham for war service. The work of the registration of women was placed in the hands Of those who so ably assisted the board on Registration Day. June 5.
 Miss Amelia Worthington, chairman of the local association, presided and much enthusiasm and zeal was dls- played throughout the meeting.
 On account of the delightful social side of the affair and the number of prominent suffrage workers present and the large amount of important business dispatched the meeting was conceded to be one of the most sue cessful ever held in the city.
 The appointment of the county dele gates was deferred to later meeting The county convention was invited ry the Birmingham association to hold its next meeting in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
!. [. l. PLACES b|G
 LUMBER ORDER FOR
 HOUSES AT CAMPS
One Million-F Foot Order Has No Bearing on the $11,OOO,OOO Develop
 ment Programme

Information to the effect that the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company yesterday placed orders for 100000 feet of lumber with local dealers for imme- Gista delivery was construed in Birming- lam to mean that the order had bearing on the beginning of the construction work that has been expected to follow the re- scent announcement of an appropriation l V S11, ,oO0,0oO by the United States Steel Elaboration finance committee for devel-
 Xnent of the properties of the Tennes-
 A Coal. Iron and Railroad company, but upon investigation is proved to De only the carrying out of a policy adopt ed months ago to build houses at Bay view and Edgewater.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company has building programme at these two ideal mining camps that will require great deal of lumber to com plete, and this order placed yesterday, which was well distributed among local lumber dealers, will be utilized in rush. ing to completion houses for the em- ployes of the company at the two above named places.
 official announcement to this effect was made last night by the Tennessee com pany, and it was also stated that there is no announcement to be made at the present time regarding the plans for the disb bursement of the $11,0O0,0Oo appropria- ton for development of the company s properties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
Judge H. G. Connor of North Carolina to Make
 Principal Address
TOUR RESIDENT AND INDUSTRIAL SECTIONS
Local Bar Association Will Be Hosts to Delegates and Much Entertainment Has Been
 Planned

Details of the programme for the entertainment of the Alabama State Bar association at Birmingham, July 12, l3 and IA, by the Birmingham bar have been completed and members of the local bar are expecting to make the event a most enjoyable affair for the visiting lawyers. It is expected that members of the association from all parts\of the state will attend.
 The first number of the programme Is a meeting held at the Civic associa- tion rooms in the Jefferson County Bank building, Thursday. July 12. At o'clock, followed by an automobile ride through the residential section of the city. At 8 o'clock D. m. the an- nual address will be delivered by Judge H. G. Conner of North Carolina at the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel
 On Friday, July IS, the members will spend the day inspecting the various properties of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company The train will leave the Louisville and Nashville sta tion at II o'clock in the morning. A barbecue will be furnished by lawyers of Birmingham at Bayview at 1 o'clock p. n and the party will return al about 5 o'clock. It Is anticipated that this trip will be most instructive and pleasant. At o'clock the same even ing a smoker and reception will be held at the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel.
 On Saturday, July 14. meeting will be held at the Birmingham Motor and Country club at Edgewood. The cars will be on hand at 10 a. m. to con vey members to Edgewood. Arrange ments made indicate that a very en- joyable day will be spent at this place. Luncheon will be served at 1 p. m. in the clubhouse dining room.
 The programme has been arranged under the supervision of the enter tainment committee. which Is corn posed of Speir Whitaker, chairman; Richard V. Evans and Benjamin Lead CT, who bespeak the pleasure of the lawyers of Birmingham at having the state members of the association as their guests.