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Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
FOURTH INsTALLMENT DUE
 INCOME-ExCEsS PROFITS TAKE,

Collector of Internal Revenue James J. Walsh calls the attention of every tax payer in Connecticut to the following facts in regard to the final payment of the income and excess profits taxes due this year.
 Dec. Is will be the last day for pay ment of the fourth instaJlment of the in- come and excess profits taxes due this year To avoid penalty. the tax must b. in the office of the collector of internal revenue by midnight of that date
 Inquiries reaching the collector indicate belief that taxpayers have ten days grace on this installment This is not so. Such provision was contained in the 1917 revenue act but was removed by the rev. enue act of 1918.
 Payment of the fcurth installment rray be made in cash or by check or money order The collector urges that whenever possible payment be made by check or money order. This method saves the tax. | payer trip to the collectors office and avoids congestion at the cashiers window Check or money order should be made out to James J. Walsh, collector of interna | revenue.
 Bills will be sent to taxpayers. bu failure to receive bill does not reliev. the taxpayer of his obligation to pay or time, the collectors announcement says
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
OBITUARY. Joseph N. Duchette,

Joseph N. Duchette passed away suddenly with heart trouble after d brief illness, at his home in Noank on Wednesday, Dec.ss, at 11.30 p. m.
 He was born in Waltham, Mass, June 25, 1S49, the oldest son of the late Ma poleon fand Margaret 4. Duchette. He was educated in the public schools of Norwich, later lived in New London and then went south. While in Norwich he was police officer and was also iu business for a few years. He was foreman of a railroad construction gang in the south and while in Tennessee 30 years ago, lost a leg. He was superip. tendent of the water works in Aiken. Ga, for a short time. His last position was with the Waterbury Manufacturing Co. at Waterbury, but he has lived a retired life for the last ten years. He was an accountant of ability and a highly respected citizen of Noank where he had lived for the past two years.
 Fnty-one years ago MT. Duchette married Miss Mary Jane Fish of Mystic who survives him. He is also survived by two sons, Julius C. Duchette of Bos. ton, Mass, and Frank A. Duchette of Baltimore, Md. His only daughter Mrs. Minnie B. Smith, passed awaJ very suddenly in Hartford last March There are two sisters, Mrs Ashley T Boon and Mrs. Richard O. Libby ot this city; also a brother, Edwin B. Du chette of Owego, N. Y.
 MT. Duchette was a Mason, hayin. joined lodge while he was in tn, south.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
Connecticut r..s.t..

The following were granted ts Gen. necticut inventors Nov. 30, Is2e:
 Carl A. Carlson, Bridgeport, devica for expressing blood from meat; Stan ley F .Gierynski, Kensington, and P. Pietrzycki, Hartford, drill cutting ma chine; William F. Richmond, Hartford, typewriting machines George A. Owen, Hartford ,hydrant; James P. Cassidy, New Haven, locking device for electric light bulbs; Miles Dawson, New Ha- ven. sanitary garbage cam Hubert B. Greist, New Haven. dressmakinz i; Robert J. Height and R. c. whitevay, Waterbury, automatic line clamp Peter Caurusaitis, Waterbury, bobbin vinder Charles B. Schoenmeh and NJ. L. Mar tus, Waterbury, primary battery; Ricn- ard L. Wilcox, Waterbury, heading machine; Edward B. Allen, Newtown, buttonhole cutting and switching ma chine; Arthur C. Gaynor, Stratford radiator cap insert; William A. Gordon Shelton, pneumatic clutch Mathew Hasprunar, South Norvaik. secret pocket; George O. Hodge, Bristol, mo- tor; Peter Kudla, Thonpsonville valve; Simon. Reiser, Middletown, pro. ducins a single white enamel coat or steel Simon Rieser. Middietown. white. enamelled, steel vessel; Joseph H. Rob. erts, Manchester, clutch; Albert R. Thompson. PlantsviIie anti-skiddinr device CD; Charles H. Newton, Plain. vile. design. valve spring compressor.
 The Frisbie Motor Co.,. Middletown trade mark, internal combustion en zines.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
CHRISTMAS SEAL. SALES
 NEARING ss, GOO MARK

Mail order returns to the amount of S147.5O increased the Christmas seal fund to $2,7S3.22 on Thursday, bringing the total within easy reach of the ss.O0o mark, and it is expected that the gc al will; be reached before the end of the week. In reviewing the work that has been done during the past year through the sale of seals year ago it is shown that without the necessary funds the ravages of the white plague in Noi wich would hare been materially greater This year the fight is still to go on, and if people of Nor. wich want better health in the city. they should not only just raise the fund to the s3,o0a mark but should give the city 2 fund with which the work that has beer started should be increased.
 Because the intensive drive has beer completed, it does not necessarily follow that seals cannot be purchased or contr: buttons made. The money given all zoe. for great humanitarian carse, and ther, cannot be too much Of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
JURY SUSTAINS ELLEN BENHAM'S WILL

the final argument against the will, which consumed 54 minutes. Attorney Burrows closed the case in support of the will with an argument that took 6S minutes.
 After brief recess. Judge Wolfe occu- pied 45 minutes in charging the jury, closing at 4.40.
 In opening his charge. Judge Wolfe re- ferred to the three grounds upon which it was claimed the will ought to be broken, first, that it was not executed by Ellen Benham in person in the pr sence of three subscribing witnesses second, that she was not of sound and disposing mind and memory to make a will and. third, that it was executed by fraud and under du- ress and undue influence. If any of these allegations are proved true. the will should be set aside In the opinion of the court, he said, the instrument had been executed with the formality of law in the execution of a will.
 He took up the question of. testament tary capacity, saying that upon this point i it was for the jurors to ask themselves, | upon the evidence in the case, Did Ellen Benham at the time of the execution of | the instrument possess sufficient inteiii- gence and memory to fully comprehend the effects of her will, the condition of | her property, her natural benefciaries and those whom she might wish to dispose her property upon or withhold it | from?
 He instructed the jury that the burden of proof was upon the proponents of the will on the claim O. illegal execution and of testamentary capacity, but upon the contestants on the claim of undue infu- | ence.
 He took uD the question of undue infiu. encs and 1gave the definition that it must be such as would make the testator ac, contrary to her wist es and make tiiffer- | ent will than she would have done if Jeff to her own free will and judgment.
 Judge Wolfe also discussed briefly tn. bearing that the hypothetical question
 asked Dr. Wilcox had in the case, and h, reviewed briefly the claims made through the evidence to show that Ellen Benhan
 was or was not of unsound mind
 As a final word of instruction to tn,
 jury, he told them that it was not fo
 them to write will for Ellen Benhanl
 The law gave her the right to dispose O
 her property, provided she was of .testa
 mentary capacity and without undue in
 fiuence. The jurymen were not to substi
 ute their ideas for hers, it was only fo
 them to determine the question of testa mentary capacity and und ie influence. ac cording to the evidence. and according a
 they viewed the evidence they would fin for the appellant or tic appellee.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
Taking M.thsr...rI,...

What would you do. if you were crip- pied like am, asked q little girl of q strong healthy man? T can't run and play as other children do and I don't have the chance of koine to school all the time for mother IS dead and daddy works as hard as he -can.to care for us children. but he is. sick so much that I must stay home and do the work and care for my brothers and sisters. If l was only well, she said, I could do so much to help"
 AS he looked into that pale, careworu face and saw her drag her deformed limbs along on crutches and with the earnestness of her voce still ringing in his e2rs-"1f was only well I could do so much" he immediately reported her case to the Connectieut Children Aid Society. which is now helping tn, father care for the other children, and little. Mary Is at the NevinEton Hom, for Crippled Children where she re ceives home care and schooling. an< when sufficiently nourished to underg, an operation. the surgeon believes h, can restore her to her normal self whicl will make her a producer and goo, citizen instead of . hindranos to her self and burden to the community.
 Mary's one ambition is to get well g that she can go back home and hell her daddy to care for brother and sis ter.
 You can share in making hundreds 0 children healthy and to place th abused and neglected in homes of peac and righteousness.
 While you are enjoying good healt and a home. give during New Londo County Week to the Connecticut Chi dren's' Aid Societly-in' order ts sprea it's good cheer to the children of tn state. All contributions should be ser to William H. Reeves. New Londo Bank. of Commtrce. New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 NAMES SANITATION COMMITTEE

The board of directors of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce held meeting on Thursday afternoon at , o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on She tucket street. J. L. Crawford was elect ed a member of the chamber
 The following committee was approv- ed by the directors to act as the health and sanitation committee of the cham Der: Dr. R. R. Agnew, Dr. E. J. Jones, Dr. E. J. Brophy, Howard L. Stanton. J. Dana Colt, D. D. Disco. Edward J. Graham, Charles L. Stewart and James c. Macpherson.
 Preparations are now being made by the forum committee for the January fo- rum, which will discuss revaluation. This cussion of this important matter is in vited As this is the first plank in the programme of work. it is expected to be a most interesting meeting because of the interest in the question manifested on all sides.
 A referendum to the members will be mailed the latter part of this week on the subject of Daylight Saving. Several bills are now before congress on this matter and it is to secure the sentiment of the members that this question is to be submitted The result will be sent our congressman and U. S. senators as indicating the choice of the local cham Der in the matter and urging their as- l sistance to secure favorable action on | the choice as made.
 The question of regulating solicitations from the manufacturers and business in- | .erests generally is being worked out 1 Every member of the Chamber of Com merce will be supplied with display cards stating that before any donations are | made to unknown solicitors, approved 1 cards must be secured from the secretary of the chamber These will be given onl! after due investigation has been made
 and the soliciting found to be honorable This precaution is necessary to safe guard the business men of Norwich from
 bogus or questionable solicitations.
 The transportation committee is con tinuing it's efforts to have the Thames river so developed that it will take car of the proper navigation for larger yes sells than those coming here at the pres ent time
 A complete industrial surrey of tn city and town is being made by the com mittee on industries to ascertain tn facts concerning industrial life and op
 portunities in . Norwich. At the reques
 of this committee Postmaster J. P. Mur
 phy has added to the burdens of the let
 ter carriers the job of reporting all va
 cant tenements or houses on their route:
 The number of vacant tenements report ed is SS.
 The directors of the chamber. the tow
 school board and the chambers commit
 tee on education will hold conferenc on the local situation Monday evening ( next week. The committee on educatio | made a report to the directors relative the condition of the local school house
 and this matter will be discussed in ol der that some solution of the questio . can be ascertained.
 !, At a previous meeting of the director w H. Donohue, representing the Ger , tral Labor Union, was elected nenb' : of the chamber.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10

Fifteen minutes was long enough time for the jury in tho trial of the Ellen Benilam will case to reach decision in the superior court here late Thursoay afternoon sustaining the will
 When they had been out that time, they returned to the court room, where the. foreman. Birdsey G. Palmer, of volur.- town, gave the verdict for the appellees
 This is the second appeal from probate that has been tried in this session of court and the second in which the will has been sustained.
 The verdict thus declares the convic- tion of the jury that Miss Ellen Benham of Groton was of sound and d.sposing mind and memory When she made her will. so that the three bequests she made will stand These include a small trin- ket tot Lillian Hassam, child in whom Miss Benham was interested, a piece os real estate in Groton to pr. Fisher, who was assistant superintendent at the Md dleton asylum while Miss Ben nam was an inmate there for year and 26 days and the residue of her estate to the Eis- sion society of Connecticut for the sup port of the Episcopal church at Groton where she was a member
 The entire estate amounts to about $S, 900.
 Mrs. Martha T. Bishop of New, Lon. don, the only surviving Sister of Mis-. Benham, brought the appeal from p--ratt in an attempt to break the will in whicf she was not mentioned{ Miss Benhan was s1 when she died inI1a1S. The trial of the ease reached it's sixth and final day Thu ;sday. When the ccur l came in, with Judge Isaac Wolfe presid ing, Thursday niorning Attorney WarreI Burrows, counsel for Beton A. Copp. ex ecutor of the will. called to the,stan, ] Mrs. Jessie ". Fisher. wife of Dr Fisher the bereficidr.. ur1nr the will She testi fed that her husb1n1 is now under treat nent in a hcsp::al h Baltimore and is i,
 too nervous a condition to have deposi /, tion taken.
 | Then the lawyers conferred and Cour Reporter Graham took the stand and req
 a statement that had been agreed to tha Howard Edgecomb would have testified f
 had he been called. It was to the 4ffsc l that Miss Benham ordered clothes fror
 him and when notified they were read she said she did not want any garment from him.
 Both sides rested and Attorney Berge | of New Haven made the o1ening argJ ment in support of the will. He spok for 40 minutes and was followed by Al torney c. A. Hull in the first argumer attacking the will. He spoke for s7 mir utes and was followed by Major Hull.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
COMMON PLEAS COURT
 HEARS AUTO DAMAGE SUIT

Judge Charles B. Waller and a jury started to try the case of William H. Trask of Norwich against the American Waste and Metal Co. of the same place in the court of common please in New Lon- don Thursday morning. The suit is for s35 damage to an automobile resulting from collision. The plaintiff, claims that he was about to enter a driveway when a machine of the defendant com pany struck the rear end cf his car and damaged 1t.
 The following jury is hearing the case /: Charles Flint. William D. Bacizwith. J Herbert Burdick and John N. Chapman of Groton John M. Reardon and Alfred Palmer of Waterford Thomas Cowley oi Stonington; Dwight O. Kelsey and Franl H. Rogers of Montvflle Everett T Bruce, Phillip Book and Robert J. Hen derson of Ledyard.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
FIND COPPER BOILER
 IN SEARCH FOR STILL

The squad of federal agents working under the prohibition enforcement laws went through the home of Michael Bo- hara and Peter Bohara at the Falls n search of reported still. The officers were unable to find the still but in one of the houses found a coppr boiler that had every appearance of having been used for the distiltng of liquor. Inc tank was brought to the police station by the officers.
 Information that was given out by neighbors to the officers was that or Wednesday after the raid of Tuesday night material that looked like a stil had. been removed and lall evidence had Been cleared up. There were no arresti made by the officers who searched tn. property of the Boharas from cellar [, garrett the search lasting well over tv, hours =
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
DONATION PARTY FOR
 HOME MISSIONARIES

For the purpose of securing Christ. mas gifts or money for the home mis- sionaries, Rev. MT. Scervy and Rev. MT. Bernstein of Washington state the department of missions of the ,Woman's guild of the United church has arranged for donation party at the community house this afternoon.
 At this time the thank offerings will be collected and there will be work on the garments for the public health nurs- ing department of tho United Workers. According to the expectations of the department head there will be a large attendance to give the needed help.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
WOMEN, HAVE TO SMILE

in great many cases and try to make those around them happy. while they are racked with the pain of organic trouble. Few men realize how common such heroisrn is. The remedy for this condition is Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegs- table Compound-a simple remedy made from roots and herbs. which for forty years has been overcoming the most obstinate ills of women. Every woman suffering from female ills owes it to herself and family to give it c fair trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
PERSONALS

Barnet Davidson of Norwich has been in New York on a business trip this week.
 Leon Billings of Norwich has been the guest of his uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Clarence Darlington, of Noank.
 At the annual meeting of Danbury Typographical union, William J. Cur ran, former Bulletin linotype operator, was elected vice president also chair man of the auditing committee.
 The Windham County Observer states that Mrs. Otto Wulf has returned to Put nam from Norwich, where she was detain- ed since before Thanksgiving on account of the Illness of her daughter, Mrs. Will liam c. Elliott
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
WEDDING
Keirstoad-Russen

Ralph Keirstead, son of Mir. and Mrs Oliver Keirstead of New London and Miss Anna Russell of New York were married at the home of the groom's parents in New London Wednesday ev- ening at o'clock, Rev. Philip Markham Kerridge, rector of St. Jannes' Episcopal church. officiating.
 Mrs. Earl KeirsteAd, a sister-in-law of the bridegroom was matron of honor and George Magowman was best man.
 Following the ceremony an informal reception was held after which Mir. and Mrs. Keirstead left for New York en- route to Florida, where they will spend their honeymoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
BOY SCOUTS REPORT ss.5eo
 IN OPPORTUNITY wEEE

Those in charge of raising the funds in Boy Scouts Opportunity week reported at the close of their work Thursday that s3,5oo is easily in sight, although the completed reports up to Thursday night showed sS,426.
 The returns Thursday showed a total of $6s3 made up of s355 in cash and s32S in pledges.
 The following were the team reports 1 rof the day:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
NEGOTIATIONS IMPORTED FOR
 BIG REAL ESTATE DE-

Negotiations for the transfer of busi-
 ness interests in an important piece of property in -the center of the city were reported on Thursday to have 50 nearly reached their conclusion that statement of the sale might be expected at any time.
 The property involved contains several
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10

Let us. If we must have great ae- tiens, make our own 90. All action is of infinite elasticity, and the least sd- naits of being inflated with celestial air until 1t eclipses the sun snd he moon.-Emerson.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
OFFICIAL INSPECTION IS
 GIVEN FRANKLIN CHAPTEE

Frankl,l Chapter No. 4, R. A. M, on Thursday evening received the official visitation of R. E. Comp F. Ward De- Klyn who officially inspected the chapter The Mark Master degree was exemplified after which those present enjoyed de- licious turkey supper There was an ex- ceptionally large attendance at the meet. ing
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
Timely Reminders
 of ! Appropriate Gifts
Some Inexpensive Gifts That
 Will Be Appreciated

Some Inexpensive Gifts That
 Will Be Appreciated
 FOR HER m Diamond Rings, Wrist Watch es, Platinum Bar Pins, Cameo Brooches, Pearl Necklaces, Cameo Rings, Ivory Sets, Ear Rings, Vanity Cases, Mesh Bags, Cut Glass, Clocks, every style, Silver, both flat and hol-
 FOR HIM
 Watches, Cuff Links, Rings, Watch Chains, Stick Pins, Belts and Buckles, Cigarette Cases, Match Boxes, Cigar Clips, Gold Pencils, Emblem Charms, Emblem Buttons. Come, see our complete stocks We will reserve any article
 Until Wanted.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10

The continuous mile weather has dsr- couraEed duck hunters. Very 5ev oi them are seen in the shore towns latefr. as the ducks fail to come in to be caught
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
SUR BASE SAILOR PRINTERS
 ISSUE THEIR XMAS NUMBER

The Christmas number of the Subma- rine Flotilla Journal has just made its appearance. The Journal, which is edit ed and published monthly by the enlisted men at the U. s. submarine base at the navy yard is well edited, and very at- tractive periodical The cover design this month is a half tone engraving of that jolly genial old man, Santa Claus, J. G, Young, chief yeoman, is editor of the monthly publication which this month contains twenty-four pages.
 A man can never gain ground during colrtship if he is unable to hold his own.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
Pledges
ss55.5o
Totals

The following were daily reports: First day. sS24 second day, s1, 1,11o; third day, sso9; fourth day, $6s3.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10
Aetlons That Count

stores and Is one of the meet valuable business locations in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10

imposing show impose on others in or der to make it.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-10

If men were compelled to bury their faults the -undertakers would be com pelled to wo~b ~--=.--
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-24
Most Feared Man OF North Anatolia
Coast; Drives Liquor Out
of Country.

Kcrrassounde, Anatolia, Turkey
Osman Agha. the newly designated
governor Of Kerrassounde. is probably
the most feared man on the north
coast of Anatolia.
When the nationalist selected Us
man Agha to impress Greeks. Armeni-
ans, Jews and Turks alike into MUS
tapha Kemal's army they took into
their camp man who would have
been a terrible menace in opposition
ranks and who Is merciless In exc
cutting the orders Of the Angora gov
eminent.
Osman Agha has been for years the
self-constituted boss Of Kerrassounde.
Until recently he was only mayor OF
the little city. But no provincial gov
ernor could give the, old bandit chief
orders. In fact. he always managed
10 unseat all provincial officials. Turks,
Greeks, Armeniuns and Jews fear him
alike. but had to obey his orders.
Osman Agha was even se'f-con-
stituted regulator of women's fashions,
lie rated the high -hecled shoes ana