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Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19

is in charge of Byron Wilcox and a few less than a score are in the Americaniza- tion deparement which is being directed by Principal L. F. Battey. The school is to be in session Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening of each week until spring.
 Al Lundstrum, noted wrestler. Is back in North Grosvenordale after a seasons touring with a carnival company. As the feature performer of one of the carnival company's attractions he met all corners i during the season wherever the show travelled and made a splendid record. /Lundstrum formerly was a fireman on 1 the New Haven railroad and had a run through this city. He is to remain in this territory during the fall and winter period and has plans in mind for some | wrestling matches to be staged later. Putnam people .ead with interest, In Boston papers, a story of how men in 8 car painted in a light blue shade was used to hold up pedestrians attracted to the side of the car when it's occupants stopped to ask road directions. This was the stunt pulled off on James Smith of this city, who was robbed after midnigh; last Saturday. NThree similar holdups were reported as having occurred in the vicinity of Boston.
 Constablos of the town. of Thompson were giving their attention Tuesday tC ferreting out the why's and wherefores oi
 a row that took place between Greeks al Grosvenordale Monday night and 1T
 which one man is said to have been quit
 badly cut up with a knife and another
 man carved to some extent. The affai
 is said to have originated through a dis
 put pertaining to poker game in whicl
 the Greeks had been engaged.
 In case of a railroad strike, whicl many people here regard as only a remot
 possibility Putnam people will not e
 hungry. This is assured by the fact tha there is an abundance of vegetables no only in the city, but within dozen mile
 of it, plentiful supply Of poultry. DOT | ] and native beef as well as good stock , of flour. Quantities of canned goods als f are held here. A great abundance C milk also would be available from score
 of dairy farms in the immediate territoT, . Insofar as foodstuffs are concerned Pu U nam, nor any of the surrounding territor 5 has much to fear from the strike, eve : though it should be long drawn out. A strike, however would have disas
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19
DIED

WIELAND - In Lisbon, Oct IT, 1921.
 Sebastian John Wieland. aged 63
 years
 Funeral at his late home in I.isbor,
 Thursday, Oct 20. at 2 o'clock. Burial
 in Ames cemetery.
 BERNARD-In Taftville. Oct. IS. 1921,
 Margaret Bernard, aged 6S years. Funeral at her late home, Norwich ave-
 nue, Thursday morning, Oct. 20, at
 S.15. Services at Sacred Heart church
 at o'clock. Burial in Sacred Heart
 cemetery.
 BAILEY-In East Lyme, Oct. IT, 1921, Benjamin P. Bailey, aged 72 years Funeral services will be held at the resi- dence of his sister, Mrs. Alvah Morgan, on Thursday, Oct. 20, at D. m. Rela- tives and friends invited to attend. LEWIS-In Norwich, Oct IS. 1921, Rev Thomas J. Lewis, pastor of the Pres ton City Congregational chuch. l Funeral services will be held at the Preston City Congregational church Friday, Oct. 21, at 2.30 D. m. Burial in Preston City cemetery. MORGAN-In Preston, Oct IT, 1921 Cynthia E., widow of James Morgan HAINEs-In New Britain, Oct Is, 1921 Olive F., wife of Daniel T. Hainee aged 6S years.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19

rous effects on the manufacturing ano business activities of the city. Msnu- featuring concerns would be dependent upon motor trucks for shipments oi quantities of the material they use.
 Farmers who ship milk 10 Boston would suffer 9 serious financial loss in case Of a strike. though consideration Is being given to plan to ship milk to that city my motor trucks in case the rail roads are tied up.
 Many from this city were al the liar rison place in Pomfret Tuesday to attend an auction sale being conducted by Jo- seph Elliott, who recently purchased the property.
 In Thompson, John Barette. Of Me henicsville, was presented before Justice | tourtellotte to answer to a charge of non-suport of his minor children. He was given sentence of 30 days in jsil. execution of the sentence being suspend \ ed. and his fine and costs amounted .o S14.5O. Barrette was arrested by Con- stable John Kennedy.
 Samuel Friedman. who was engaged in the wholesale cattle business in this city and conducted a market on Providence street. has removed with his family to Gardner, Mass. where ne is now enssg- ed in the cattle business.
 Members of Quinebaug Pomona grange resident in this city have received notice Of special meeting of the Organization to be held with Ekonk grange at Ekonk on Saturday, October 2s.
 No definite announcement has beer made as to when trolley service will be resumed between Grosvenordale and Webster though such an announcemen is being awaited with interest by residents of the Grosvenordales. The rosdbed ovel which service has been suspended foi about % months. is said to be in surpris ingly good condition. all things consider ed. though the overhead work will re quire considerable attention
 Sneak thieves are again raiding auto (continued on Page Eight, Col. Five
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19
MARRIED

BAZINET-PAoUETT occun. Oct. r, 192L by Rev. F. H. DesSureault Emery Bazinet of Taftville and Miss Maria Melia .Paquette of Occum RIGERo MoNDERT Tn Norwich. Oct. 10. 1921, by Rev w H. Kennedy. Michael Rigero and Mrs. Bomina Tri- cot Mondert, both of 6S North Main street.
 LoVEJOY-FOx-In this city, Oct IS. 1921,- by Rev. E. A. Legg of Stafford Dr. James L. Lovejoy of Manchester Vt, and Miss Barbara Fox of this city. MCFARLAND HUNTINGTON - Al Mansfeld Center, Oct. Is, 1921, by Rev Walter E. LanDhear, Arthur J. Mac Farland of South Coventry and Miss Helen Storrs Huntington of Mansfield Center
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19
CARD OF THANKS.

Words fail me at this time to express my gratitude and deep felt thanks for your kind thoughts and sympathy shown by the substantial and generous gift which reached me a few days ago. It is always pleasant to be remembered but it is never more appreciated than when we are sick or in trouble and need cheer ing words. l assure you that every kindness is greatly appreciated, and your gift will ever be a reminder of the kind ness and generosity of my friends in Colchester, where I have spent my life work among you, and retire now on ac- count of ill health. At best I can only attempt to thank you.
 Very sincerely and gratefully yours,
 MISS LILLE MDERMOTT. Colchester, Conn, Oct. IT, 1921.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19

social in Grange hall Thursday evening. A good sum was added to the treasury.
 Miss Lizzie Maynard of Colchester is visiting her sister. Mrs. Warren Tan ner.
 Luther Tanner is staying with his sis ter, Mrs. Hamilton Wilcox. Mrs. Byron Gallup. Miss Amy Gallup and Miss Esther Gallup motored to Dan ielson Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19
EKONK

Rev. Albert Stanton and Mrs. Joseph Twomey of New Jersey and MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Stanton of Attleboro Mass, spent part of last week at the Stanton homestead on account of the illness of their sister. Mrs. Carl Gallup, who is now in a hospital in Worcester
 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Slocum and
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19

James Brown of Westerly were callers here Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. Daniel Gallup and Arthur Gallup of Danielson were calling here Sunday.
 Miss Bertha Sayles of New London was week end visitor at her home here.
 Miss Amy Gallup of South Voluntown is visiting at Byron GalIup's.
 A large number attended the church
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19

NOTION DEPARTMENT TALCUM POWDERS (assorted brands) box. \. Is
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19

GLOVE DEPARTMENT LADIES' BLACK SILK GLOVES (double tips), pair 4ec
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-19

HOSIERY DEPARTMENT LADIES' LISLE THREAD HOSE (black and cordovan), pair r.....,.............
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26
MURDERER TO PAY PENALTY
 FOR HIS CRIME

Shortly after midnight tonight, just a week from the time that Elwood B. Wade paid the extreme penalty, port, will pay for the murder of the mother of four small children. He killed Mrs Josef Cherniak, 1iving near Woodmont, Milford. and if such a thing is possible, the murder was as brutal that of George B. Nott Tor which Wade swung a week ago.
 kacearauskaS posed as a friend of .Cherniak, accepted his hospitality. and then returned to the house on the morning of February, robbed the family of thSir savings and cruelty beat the mother, in the presence of her children, who promptly gave an alarm, contrary to the Mott case where the, Mott children have yet to speak.
 The brute used a shoemakers last to inflict blows that caused a slow and horrible death Through good and quick work upon the part of the Bridgeport police. cooperating with the Milford police and the State po- lice, the murderer was found the same day in bed at 1Os Organ street. Turned over to the New Haven coun- " officials, the man pleaded guilty, and a trial was not necessary.
 Unless Kacearauskas changes countenance within the next few hours his passing will be contrary to Wade's. for he has broken down ms crime, is sorry for what he did and does not want to die. One of Wade's last thoughts was to send his remaining cigars to tomorrow's oc- cupant of the galIows, but nothing has cheered up the convicted man,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26
Girl Reserves
 To Present Pageant Tonight

The Girl Reserves of the Y. ". C.. A, who are school children, and the younger employed girls, ranging in ages from 10 to 20 years, will present an elaborate pageant play at the Barnum Service center of the Y W: c. A. this evening, May 26th. Soclal dancing will follow.
 The title of the entertalnment is Friendly Kingdom and the plot deals with search for happiness through friendship by the American and Foreign girls. The spirit of the Girl Reserves, with the aid of Health, Service, Knowledge and Spirit, leads them to Friendly Kingdom" where all are in one fellowship of love-
 Three splendid dances directed by Mrs. Henrietta Peterson will be the big features of the affair. The first of this series will be a solo number by Miss Madeline Thorpe as Despair in-Lone1iness,' who appears before the lonely girls. The second will be that of the Three Little Laughs, Edna Jacket, Beatrice O'Donnen and Augusta Monden. In the last one Miss Madeline Thorpe as Sunshine; Miss Amy Fry, as Play; Miss Mar garet McGovern as Faith; Miss Gladys Wolfrom as Hope, and Miss Dorothy Eppler, as Love, will take part.
 Other little girls who will appear are Doris Harmed, Nina Juckett, Helen Anderson, Dorothy McLaugh- lin. Dorothy Wilson, Gretchen Strom- bert, Annabel Hayword and Alice Williams.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26
Motorcycle Club 
 Wins Fine Cup

News has just been received at the Allied Motorcycle Club of this city that they are the winners of a hand some silver loving cup, presented by Queensboro, L. l.. N- '. This cup was donated by the Queensboro Club for the club having the largest num- Der of motorcycle riders in attend held last Sunday, May 22. Sixty three members of the Allied Motor cycle Club of this city left here Sun day morning in two divisions, the first division leaving at a. m.. and the second at 6.
 On arriving at the destination at Comach, they found many of the sports we'll under way in which they joined at once. One of the first of the sports entered by them was a slow motorcycle race, in which rider is compelled to ride one-haf a mile on a track at the slowest speed possible, maintaining his balance without putting his feet on the in this contest, which was won by O. M. Barber of this city. Barber also took second place in the five mile race open to all. and third place other prizes won by our local riders was a handsome 1921 National side car, which was won by William Hodgekins. The return trip to
 
 vision leaving Comach at o'clock, the second at T. This trip was one of the most successful the club has ever attempted. with none of the riders reporting even as much as a puncture on the trip
 The club is also working very hard to make its run of May 29 even more successful On May 29 the club will transport the Lenox Athletic Associa- ton baseball team this city to the famous Ossining CSing Sing) prison, where the Lenox team will play the prisons fast baseball team and is ex- pected to give the LenoN team run for their money. It is anticipated that at least 75 motorcycle riders win be on hand for this trip. They will n,eet at the Allied Club rooms. corner of Fairfield avenue and Water street. at a. m- sharp, from there tfrey will journey to the club rooms oF inc Lenox Athletic Association, corner Main street and Federal street. Riders will leave the Lenox clT,f5 rooms at 16 a. m-, heading down Main street to the Post road to Port chester. N Y. rom Portchester to. white Plains. then on to Ossinirg- .Fhe baseball game is scheduled to be
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 Of Bridgeport, ss. Probate Court
 Estate of Agnes Benard of Bridgeport, in said District, minor.
 The Guardian having made application tai tain W reai % estate beIShging W to said s e estate as per said application on file duly ap-
 Ordered, That the said application be heard and determined at the Probate 0Se 1q5, I9 Bdg9po n on t, the f s1sf fooo day 1t and this Court directs said Guardian to give notice to all persons interested in and be heard thereon. by publishing this order once in newspaper having a circulation :e in said district on 1aot or before turn make to the Court of notice given. a Attest: PAUL L. MILLER. Judge STATE OF CONNECTICUT. District Estate of Margaret & Be9ard lat. also So Bridgeporf. FrTS in said District. deceased.
 The Administration having made ap- plication for an order authorizing him to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate, per said application on file duly aPpears;
 heard and determined at the Probate Office in Bridgeport, on the S1st day of May, 1921, at II o'clock in the forenoon tor to give notice to all persons inter ested in said estate to appear, if they
 
 publishing this order once in news paper having a circulation in said dis trict on or before the 9th day of May, A D, 1921, and return make to the Court of notice given
 aa. Attest: PAUL L. MILLER. Judge. STATE OF CONNECTICUT. District 1. CT Bridgeport. ss. Probate Court,
 May 24, 1921
 Estate of Patrick J. Fleming. late of Bridgeport, in said District. deceased.
 The Executor having made application for an order authorizing him to sell cer- tain real estate belonging to said estate as per said application on file duly ap- pears
 Ordered. That the said application be heard and determined at the Probate Onice in Bridgeport. on Iie s1st day of May. 1921. at II o'clock in the forenoon and this eCourt directs said Executor to give notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear. if they see cause and be heard thereon by publishing this order once in a newspaper having a cir culation in said district on or before the 18th day of May. A. D. 1921. and re- turn make to the Court of notice given a Attest: PAUL L. MILLER Judge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26
MOTION. FOR NON-SUTT

A motion for a. non-suit was denied yesterday blythe defense in the case of Christiare D. Hoffman, Greenwich, against Dr. Fritz Carleton Hyde, also Greenwich, for damages of s2,00o, for alleged ma1Practice. The first witness for the afes1ise. Dr. Hyde took k expected to complete the case today at which time the jury will retire.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26
ASKS S45O DAMAGES.

Damages of s450 are asked in Com mon pleas court action started by Jacob E<leinberger against John J. Mcfarland Jr., Bridgeport The cmoplaint alleges that the defendant rented a Milford house, and left in February, 1919, without notice, and without turning off the water. Tes-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

Miss Mary McGee of S24S Main street and Miss Elizabeth Mills of 130 Thorme street left on Monday for an extended trip abroad. They were among the passengers listed on the Aquitania, which sailed on May "A.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

Senator Delaney was the one who introduced the bill in the legislature to prevent a recurrence of Burns raids and similar invasions by outside detectives. This bill will be passed on bv the Senate todya.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

umony was heard yesterday by Judge John R. Booth who reserved his de- served his decision. The defendant entered a complete denial
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

n1aved at p.m All motorcycle riders of this city are cordially in- vited by the Allied Motorcyc1e Club to accompany them on this trip.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26
PERSONALS

The dance scheduled for the Busi- ness and Professional Women's club TOT tomorrow night, has been post poned until next Thursday night owine g over the holidays. A different orches- Ira has been secured by the commit tee 10 furnish music for the occasion and some novel features will be in troduced during the evening"
 Mrs. George c. Peet of ssS Golden Hill street is entertaining as her weekend guests. Mrs. Irene Bostwick and Miss Fanny Bostwick of Great Harrington. Mass
 Mrs. Charles Hough Of T.arre1 ave- nue opened her home on Tuesday af- ternoon for a benefit card party un- der the auspices of the Women's Aux mary of the American Legion.
 Mrs Alton Rose of Fairfield ave- nue entertained at a miscellaneous shower at her home recently in honor or Mrs Harold Hoskinson a recent bride. who was Miss Mildred Studley before her marriage.
 The I@auralton Hall AIumnae As sociation will hold their annual meet ing at the academy in Milford on Monday. An interesting program has been arranged.
 
 of 3S3 Grover avenue, arc rejoicing over the arrival of a son, Richard Louis, on May 18th.
 Ralph H. Paine, superintendent of the Rowland Dry Goods company is chairman of the committee which is making arrangements for the enter tainment and dance to be given by the Rowland employees at the Casino on Friday evening, June 3rd. The Lotus Quartet and Miss Ethel Hinton, read CT, will appear on the program. Heads of tha various departments in the store will be MT. Paine's assistants.
 Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Elsie Siefert of Her bert street and Earl Minton of New field avenue, which will take place on Wednesday evening, June 1St, at the German Lutheran church at the cor ner of Madison avenue and Grand street.
 For the benefit of the school build ing fund, the parishioners of St. Thomas church Fairfield will hold an entertainment and dance on We'd nesday June Sth.
 The many friends of Miss Lillian Lucy of Olive street will be pleased to hear that she is recuperating after recent serious illness
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

The 1-aur3lton Hall Alumnae As sociation will hold their annual meet ing at the academy in Milford on M Monday. An interesting program has been arranged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

Mir. and Mrs. Richard I. Matthews of 3S3 Grover avenue, are rejoicing over the arrival of a son, Richard Louis, on May 18th.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

Mrs Alton Rose of Fairfield ave- nus enterta1ned at a miscellaneous shower at her home recently in honor of Mrs Harold Hoskinson a recent bride. who was Miss Mildred Studley before her marriage
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

Mrs Charles Hough of Laurel ave nue opened her home on Tuesday af- Ierhoon Tor a benefit card party un- der the auspices of the Women's Aux Hilary of the American Legion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

For the benefit of the school build ing fund, the parishioners of St. Thomas church Fairfield will hold an entertainment and dance on Wed nesday June Sth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

Mrs. George c. Peet of aS$ Golden Hlll street is entertaining as her weekend guests, Mrs. Irene Bostwick and Miss Fanny Bostwick of Great Harrington, Mass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

The many friends of Miss Lillian Lucy of Olive street will be pleased to hear that she is recuperating after recent serious illness
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-26

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Bridgeport, ss. Probate Court,
 May 1901
Evening star., 1921-03-27

be in the morning." The great de-
tective smiled and said. we have
that same sentiment in one OF the an
cient poems of China:
THE mornings dawn knows rot the evening 5
>hsde.
The hidden secrets Of the midnight glade"
Barring the absence Of rugs and
coverlets for the night. and of matches
coffee. our stranded party had not suf-
fered any serious diScomfort-indeed
they were in a remarkably cheerful
and happy mood when the tugboat
finally reached them. and We'd with
each other in trying to see only the
romantic side of it all. Even Lieut..
Chandler mustered up mental courage
to remark. ".tS CruSoe'S old man FRI
day. | really dread this thought of
going back to civilization, don't
y'know.
while the boys We're making ready
for the departure. Wang Foo tool
stone path to the cave and make care
full observations as to whether fuel
Of any kind had been laid there for
A fire. To his great relief he found
nothing whatever. and feeling sure
of the near arrival of the war-Junk
and the soldiers, he knew that the
smoke signal would not be given.
The next time We play Robinson
Crusoe," said Mrs. Hopkinson. as they
were steam;ng rapidly back toward
the colony, we must remember to
little fire is an absolute necessity in
spite of the house-boy's superstition
that it is very bad joss"
And vet ladies and gentlemen,
Evening star., 1921-03-27

answered Wang Foo. as he rose to
address the company at the inspec.
tors request. with all due respect
TO Mrs. -Hopkinson's sentiment. Il as
sure you that the absence of matches
and the superstition OF All Sam wer'
the two most fortunate things that
could have possibly happened-fof
they saved the colony from a serie,
of most daring robberies'"
Explain, Explain" arose IN cho-
rus from all the passengers-and so
he told the whole story from begin
ming to end. and showed them how
they had heen. all unconsciously.
playing their parts in a melodrama
that would have delighted the gallery
gods.
by the way. Miss Underwood"
slowly remarked the lieutenant. as
they leaned over the stern to watch
the propeller churn up the dark blue
waters. Il have most important
question to ask YOU; Would YOU seri-
ously consider proposal of mar
, riage?"
She turned and looked up into his
face. My best answer to that VIII
be an equally important question
which | want 20 ask you-
"Ah. And what is thaty'
Lieut.. Chandler. have YOU ever felt
an earthquake. really felt one that
made YOU 'tingle all over as YOU Eng
iishmen say"
NO. never in my life"
Well, you're going to feel ono
now-Listen and take tight hold OF
that brass rail-
+ He hraced himself for the coming
shock.
Il am engaged to Maj. Darlington"
was all she said.