Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-17

The death of EdWaro Connor, l long time resident of Willimantic, occurred Sunday morning at the home i of his daughter, Mrs Lawrence $, came to this city about fifty-flve years ago and was employed at different times by the Holland Silk company and the American Thread company. A number of years ago he was forced to give up work owing to. failing eyesight and for the past two years had been practically blind, during which time he was tenderly cared for by his children. He is survived by two sons, Daniel and Andrew of Hartford and two daughters, Mrs Frank Parker of South Coventry and Mrs. Lawrence Casey of this city.
 Marie, infant daughter of Joseph and -Albina Courtermanche Dubreli, died Monday morning at the home of her parents, No. 72 Lebanon avenue. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the house with burial in St. Joseph's cemeetry. The body of John H. Capen, who died suddenly in Waterbury last Wednesday, was brought to this city Monday morning from New York where funeral services were held Saturay. Burial was in the Willi- mantle cemetery.
 Mrs. Virginia R. 3elque, 54, who died at her home in Taftville Sat urday in addition to other relatives, | is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ma poleon LeClair and Mrs. Victoria De- nault, both of this city.
 Fred M. Pratt and Mrs. Lucinda A. Noel, both of this city, were married 1 Monday afternoon by the Rev. c. Harley Smith. They were unattend- ed. The groom is employed a sa ma chinist by the Atwood Machine Co.
 Omer Quay and AIbertine Aubin of | this city were married Monday morning in St. Mary's church at s o'clock by Rev. J. J. Papillon. They were attended by Andre Bernier as best man and Miss Mary B. Ser trand as bridesmaid Following the ! ceremony, which was attended by relatives only, a reception was held and breakfast was served at the i home of the brides aunt. Miss D. Lessard of No. 80 Turner street. The house was prettily decorated with carnations and roses. Many useful and beautiful gifts were received by the bride. MT. and Mrs. Quay left on the noon express for Boston and vicinity where they will spend their
 honeymoon. On their return they
 will make their home at 2S Union
 street in this city. The groom is
 employed by Hillhouse and Taylor and the bride, until recently. was
 employed by the American Thread i company.
 The silver anniversary of the mar riage of Colonel and Mrs. William H | of brated Saturday afternoon and ev-
 ening with over 400 guests present including prominent people from all
 over the state. The house and grounds were beautifully decorated. Music by the Beeman and Hatch orchestra of Hartford and an enter
 tainment by the Glee and Musical
 club of Wesleyan university were
 enjoyed. MT. aud Mrs. Hall were presented a handsome silver loV-
 ing cup by the employees of the Gardiner Hall and Son Company Among those present from this city
 were George s. Elliott and daughter Barbara, MT. and Mrs. Christopher
 Case and children, Mrs. Helen B Cummings and daughter and Miss
 Jennie Morrison.
 The annual meeting of the WiII-
 
 Monday afternoon at two o'clock The report of the treasurer, N. D Webster was read and accepted by the trustees, and shows the institu-
 ton to be in a flourishing condition The deposits during the past year
 have increased SS4,86199. The fol-
 lowing officers were elected: Pres
 idena Frank Larrabee; vice presi-
 dent, Herbert R. Chappell secretary
 and treasurer, Noah D. Webster; di-
 rectors, Hormisdas Dion, Charles L
 Crane L. A. Kingsbury, John Reilly
 and Lewellya J. Storrs; auditors
 George M. Harrington and Charles L
 Crane.
 |. John Ellison was before Judge Eos. Monday morning on a charge of in
 toxication, to which he at first plead l ed not guilty, but later changed hi
 plea to guilty. After listening to hi
 story, the judge fined Ellison s1,O and costs amounting to sS.60. Ex cution of the sentence was suspend
 ed and Ellison was placed on pro bation for three months, the costs t
 be paid in the meantime. Jame Duffy pleaded guilty to the sam 5 charge and paid a fine of $1.00 an
 costs, amounting to $9.60.
 A session of the superior court vii be held this (Tuesday) morning a } 10:15 with Judge Gardiner Greene o
 Norwich presiding.
 At a meeting of Natchaug Lodge No. 22, K. of F.. Monday night, tn l; ranWk of Knight was conferred up I on class of several candidates. Tn ; meeting was well attended.
 ,, Passengers on the Air Line trai from New Haven due in this cit Sunday night at ten o'clock, anon whom were a number from WilIi 3 mantle spent the greater part of tn
 night on the train at Lyman's Via . duct between East Hampton an Westchester, when the wheels of tn
 tender of the engine left the rail!
 It required several hours. work t, l IL -i L. L l.