Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
WILLIMANTIC

case will probably take up the greate part of the morning today (Thursday)
 At tho opening of court Wednesday morning Attorneys William A. King and Patrick J. Danahey argued before Judge Keeler on the motion by the latter that the verdict rendered by the jury in the case of George G. Jacobson vs. Edward Labonte, for alleged breach of contract be set aside on the grounds of contradic- tory evidence. Judge Keeler reserved his decision.
 A contract was signed Wednesday with a Hartford firm for 1900 feet of galvan- ized iron wire similar to that used in the fence around Recreation park. which will replace the wire now in use on the foot bridge Other plans by the footbrdge committee of the common council include replacing several of the angle irons, which have become worn and rusted re- pairs to the graded approach to Main street and repainting the entire structure.
 Arthur LavalIee left Wednesday morn ing for Winnipeg, Canada. where he opens his vaudeville act on the Orpheum circuit next week. Mrs. LaVallee ac- companied him and will play on the same bill with her husband.
 
 representing the senior classes of 50 high schools throughout the state, wwill be in attendance on High School day at Con necticut Agricultural college Saturday of this week. Invitations have been re- ceived by high school principals from the college faculty asking that % per cent of the graduating classes be selected to attend, Fourteen pupils of the class of 1920 of Windham High school have been a1ln fO at rtof will F furnished free from this city, automobiles being supplied by the college committee Pupils coming from cities other than Will limantic wwill be provided meals and ac- commodations over Saturday night at the college.
 The members of the police and fire de- partments are to be required to stand at attention" Saturday afternoon while given the annual spring inspection by the mayor and members of the common council The inspection will commence at the police station at o'clock the various | fire houses to be visited in turn later. The Winimantic Business Mems asso- citation is out to boom the fair to be given l by the Mansfield Fair association for two | days in September. With that end in view, President Joseph B. Riordan is to l appoint a committee of five to discuss
 
 1 tic people.
 l As the result of argument Monday 1 between members of the Spector and Fullop families at Wormwood Hill. in the i town of Mansfield, one of the Spector | boys was hit on the head by a club wield- | ed by the elder Fullop and was rendered 1 unconscious, the services of two physi- clans being required to revive him. Full | lop was arrested and brought before Jus tice of the Peace George H. Allen Tues day. his case being continued for one week, bonds of $1o0 being furnished by Stephen Kiss of Mansfield. The alterca- | sale of some cattle.
 | Miss Pauline Bill, daughter of Arthur I. Bill of Prospect street, has returned after 16 months experience in refuge | work at Port Said, Egypt, and Tripoli Miss Bill was very proficient in carpentry ] work while a student in the manual train. ing classes of the local schools and after. wards continued this line of work at Co. lumbia university, receiving a degree ir metal and woodwork. This knowledge served her in good stead while working | among the Arnenians and in her shop al Tort Said she had 10 men who turned out some excellent work. The distribution oi | clothing and the sewing room were alsc | under her supervision, although the car penter shop was her main hobby. Aftel a rest, Miss Bill intends to enlist as chauffeur in French organization.
 The water at Lake Wangumbaug, Souti Coventry. is higher this year than eve before, with one exception, in the mem ory of the oldest inhabitant. The roat which leads to Woodchuck avenue, wher, l many of the cottages are located. is un i der four feet of water. George Brooks 1 who conducts the summer pavilion on tht north shore of the lake, has made ar l engagements to transfer his patrons to anc from his place of amusement to the ca, line by motorboat, the road which is usu ally used being practically inaccessible al of the way. Considerable damage ha been caused. Boats which were pulle, back 20 feet from the water line last fal are now in several feet of water an, many have been pounded beyond repai on the rocks. A boathouse belonging t, Mrs. Henry F. Dimock of Washington ol the east shore, has been undermined b, the flow. At the upper end of the lak the island owned by II. Underwood o Boston. comprising ordinarily about tw acres of land. has only strip of higI land about 25 feet wide and 125 feet lon above water. His icehouse is partly un dermined and the ice melted for the mos part A small house erected last fall is
 foot and a half under water and article of furniture stored therein began to foa around until removed to safety by tn caretaker. Usually the water recedes con siderably during June, but it is not he lieved it will reach normal level unles . very hot weather sets in. Much damag t was done also to cottages and garages b . ice and snow during the winter month. : One garage. erected last fall by Dr. I