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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09
CIVIC RETIREMENT CLUB :
MEETS IN ARMORY

Cemetery Committee Reports $4,000
Has Been Raised to Make Pay
ment on Utility Building.
On Tuesday afternoon the Civic Bet
terment club met in regular session
in the armory.
Mrs. Chas. Ross, chairman Of the
charity committee, reported having
bought two suits Of silk and wool I'M
derwear for an invalid.
A case Of children in need of clothes
was reported and was referred to the
charity committee for investigation.
The club. voted not to secure the
services of Mrs Stemble Of Minneap-
oils to give a series OF lectures.
Mrs. Mallette, chairman of the Gem
etery committee, read the names Of
those who had subscribed to the GEM
etery utility building fund. The
amount subscribed to date totals $145,
making total of approximately 1920
raised toward the payment on this
building. The building cost approx
mately $3.50 and is now complete.
A rising vote of thanks was given to
Mrs. Mallette for her untiring efforts
as chairman of the committee which
has so successfully handled the big
gest project undertaken by the club.
The selling Of cigarettes to boys un-
der 16 years was discussed.
The meeting closed with a short re-
port, given by the president, on the
meeting held at Milaca when a coun-
ty federation was held.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09
Alice-GrOustra.

Funeral services were conducted for
Mrs. Alice Groustra on Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Van de Lunne
of Pcase officiated. The deceased
passed away on Tuesday, October 81.
She was widow aged "a years and is
survived by seven grown-up children.
Several auto loads of relatives from
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09
Church Sale Well Attended.

The dinner and sale given last Sat-
urday by the Ladies' Aid society OF
Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran
church in Blue Hill was we'll attended.
Clarence Taylor was auctioneer at the
sale.
The candy booth and fish pond
proved to be very popular.
The entire proceeds amounted to
$335.O0. The ladies wish to thank all
their friends for their assistance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09

Last Tuesday afternoon Rev. Van
de Lunne conducted the funeral of
Mrs. Alice Sudmier. who died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Gronstra, after lingering illness,
aged IA years. The remains were
laid to rest in Forest Hill cemetery at
Milaca.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09

Parent-Teachers Association to Meet.
The Parent-Teachers association
will meet next Tuesday evening in the
high school assembly room. The fol-
lowing program will be presented:
Community Singing.
Report of St. Paul Meeting.
Talk on School Paper.
Question Box.
Motion Pictures.
A special invitation to be present is
extended to the high school students.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09

August Schwantes on Tuesday cele-
brated his 59th birthday. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Polsfuss,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Grapentine, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Rick, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Hurth of Minneapolis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09
Ladies Of Reform Church Hold Sale.

NIlEtt4CS OF ISOtO1Hf Oftsth vi TWIN ot'1o'
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Christian Reform church at Pease
held their annual sale at the church
on Thursday afternoon. There was an
attendance of good bidders and the
ladies were we'll rewarded for their
labors. The proceeds were 1928. Mr..
O. Wittgren was the auctioneer as
usual. Coffee and cake were served
after the sale.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09
Farewell ReceDtiOn.

Last Thursday farewell reception
was given Mrs. Flowers by the Dor
cas- society at the home of Mrs. w. II.
Smith. A large number of members
and friends were present to bid God
speed to Mrs. Flowers, who soon re-
moves to Aitkin, MINI.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09
Proficiency.

A city business man was very keen
on having proficient clerks in his en-
ploy. Before clerk could enter his
office he was required to pass writ
ten examination on his knowledge Of
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09

Minneapolis attended the funeral and
there were many beautiful floral Of
ferings. Interment was made in the
Forest Hill cemetery. Heartfelt sym
pathy is extended to the sorrowing
daughter, Mrs. Groustra, where the
deceased has made her home for some
time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09

Shadow Social in District 5. !.
A program and shadow social will
be given in district 5 school house on
Friday, November II, at 8:15 in the
evening. Everyone is invited. Helen
and Eleanor Noeske. !.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09

business.
At one examination one of the
questions was: fWho formed the first
company?"
A certain bright youth was little
puzzled at this, but was not to be
foored. He wrote:
"Noah successfully foated COM
pany while the rest of the world was
in liquidation.'
He passed.-London answers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-11-09
Republicans Elect State
Officers; Kellogg Defeated

Minnesota Following Footsteps of North Dakota Hands
Control of Its State Senateto Nonpartsan League;
Forty League Members Elected to House.
Big Majority Odegard and Deans in Lead in Mile Laos
County; Serine and Newton are Easy Winners
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
STONNGTON

The annual meeting of Pequot Coun- oil, No. 442, Royal Arcanum, was held Monday evening in Brayton's hall. The following officers were chosen for the year: Representative to grand council Dr. J. H. Weeks; alternate, Henry Muller; regent, Dr. J. H. Weeks; vice regent, F. La Verne Burdick; orator Henry Muller; past regent, Warren c. Perkins secretary, Elias B. Hinckley :; collector, Harry Doty; treasurer. Cor nelius B. Crandall; chaplain, Thomas Wilkinson; guide, Henry B. Moves {; warden. Theodore W. Hyde; sentinel, Joseph Squadrito; trustees, J. H, Ryan. H. A. Muller and c. T. Willard
 The council accepted an invitation to attend a class initiation of Granite council at Westerly Saturday evening.
 John Mack, of Newport, R. l., has moved two truck loads Of nets pur- chased at the sheriff's Sale from the Pendleton building on Water street to Newport
 Miss Frances Cutler, of Elm street entertained the Monday evening whist club at her home and the usual number of tables were filled.
 Fornan Nickerson has joined the crew of the fishing boat Nellie Dayton
 Manuel Andrews is to motor to New Haven today Wednesday,.
 The infant son, Walter James liar. vey, Jr.. of MT. and Mrs. W. J. Harvey of Broad street, dIed Monday night The boy was three months and nine days old.
 There is a great deal Of interest man. ifested in the recognizing of the Ston. l ingtoR Mems club.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13

its mother is in the Milford hosp'la, 'p a serious eoud'tion from Uu, r-cz.,eI in attempting to re.rIc h. c,r,1
 West Haven--Dne huqd",I dollars Mas added to the town treasury wa.g F-anI Rocco appeared in the town court in an- swer to charge of keeping liquor with intent to sell q: his home at r. TTinman street, and was fined that amount.
 New Haven-The terms Of 2l members of various city boards and commissions will expire on Feb. l. 1923. The ap- pOintments to all boards except the li- brary board are dated Feb. l. the terms on the latter board expiring JanIary l.
 Waterbury-A total of 70 Waterbury people were committed to insane asylumS during the present year. It is claimed on the best of authority that in more than 90 per cent. of these eases the insanity can be traced to poisonous liquor or hooch.
 Hamden--Ln the town court Frank Munson, former ice dealer of Gorham street, was ordered by Judge Charles E. Currie to pay $T0 a week for the period of SIX months toward the support of his wife, whom he left iI the fore part of last l September.
 i BethIehen,-T'he marriage of Arthur | F. Bloss, son of Mrs. Dora II. BiOss. [, i Miss Eunice Moore of West Haven toof i place here. After the ceremony th' couple took the train for Washington, D
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
MYSTIC

Sunday Mra Warren W. Rathbun of Denison avenue entertained in honor of her 10th birthday. A turkey dinner was served to members of the family and friends who wished her many more birth days to come. Among those present were Judge Herbert W. Rathbun, Mrs Herbert W. Rathbun and son and daughter, Miss Constance Rathbun of Westerly. Miss Geneva Rathbun of Milford, Misses Edith and Annie Rathbun, Mrs. Frank Dicker- son and daughter, Miss Josephine Dicker- son, Mrs. Emeline Allyn of Mystic, MT. and Mra Clarence Shay and family of New London. Mrs, Rathbun was remern- bered with numerous gifts.
 The new board of directors for the Mystic Community association will be elected the last of the year, and January will usher in a campaign for funds to aarry on the work here and membership. This association is one of the liVeliest in this vicinity and it's educational and so- cal opportunities are of the best There are excellent opportunities to enjoy many a dne program It is one of the best equipped modern buildings in the county and enjoys a large membership. It ia tatuated 50 as to have a fine water view, baing on the Mystic river.
 WhooPing cough Is prevalent in town and many cases are reported.
 The Bizxie Ldzzies society, composed q l3 members, met with Mrs Beekwith at her home in West Mystic Monday evening, Sewing for Christmas was ac- complained by the women of this enter prislng society Next week they will meet with MrA Cole fer sewing.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Fox, whose home was recently burned and who have been gueSts of friends here. have gone to Groton, their former home.
 Mrs William Davis of Cottrell street was removed from her home Tuesday to the Lawrence hospital, where she was taken for treatment.
 Louis Rich and LAwreree Wilson were callers in New London Monday and Tues day
 Plans are under way for Christmas festivities at the Mystic Hook and Ladder company.
 Mrs. William Kinney and Mrs. Elisha Dcwd of Old Mystic were callers here Monday. ..-,
 Morris Sllverberg of Norwich was a caller in Mystic Monday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Max Bendett and William Bendett of Mystic attended concert at Norwich Monday evening.
 MT. McKenna and family have moved to School street
 Mrs. Susan Lillibridge of Norwich Town is the gHsst of Mir. and Mrs. Ste phen J. Austin at Fort Rachel
 W; J. Hilburn of Rochester, N. r., waa 9 caller in the village Tuesday. He is tu leave Wednesday for Florida.
 The Modern Woodmen of America held a social In odd Fellows hall Monday evening and had as guests the Royal NeighbOrs. A musical program was en. joged and refreshments were served. The committee in charge of the affair wal William Lee John Jones and Harry Board.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13

came down Canal street. on to High street and was about to cross over to his car when he felt some one tugging at his shoulder and upon Joking around he found that it was Chief of Police Thom- as F. Brown.
 He says he asked Chief Brown what he wanted and the latter replied, Come along to the police station and I'll tell you" He was brought to the station and turned over to Sergeant Ferguson, while Chief Brown returned to look for the two men that had escaped. He was ask ed by his counsel whether he carried a gun or other weapon and he replied that he did not. At the station he was ask ed his name and gave it as Robert Rick CT of Boston. He showed his automo- bile registration at that time and it also read Robert Kicker and corresbonded to the information he had given the police at the time.
 He testified Tuesday that his reason for the change of name was because of a protection to him against creditors to whom he owed a little money for the automobile and other small bills. During the crosS-examination of Han dleman Assistant Attorney General Makepiece asked him if he had not | jumped bail on two occasions and if he 1 was not wanted now in western city l to serve two years on a sentence lHlpOS' ed some time ago. This was objected tc by Handleman's counsel but it wal overruled and HandIeman frankly de nied such state of facts. Handlemar was on the stand ver the most part O the afternoon and had completed hi' I testimony The case will be argued oi Dednesday morning and go to the jur! early in the afternoon.
 Edward Holt has received an honor
 able discharge from the |. S. Marin corps and has returned to his home ol the West Side.
 Mrs George Phillips of Kingstown
 was a caller in town Tuesday after
 noon.
 Mrs. Charles c. Craig has returned t
 her home on Chester avenue, after
 visit to Lake Worth, Fla.
 Word has been received by MT. an
 Mrs. William Nudge of High street tha their son, Charles Nudge, U. s. A, Wh
 has been stationed in the Panama Cana
 Zone, has arrived at the Walter Rec
 hospital in Washington. for treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13

 M. Kenyon was admitted to probate and ordered recorded and Charles E.. Kenyon was confirmed as executor.
 Inventory and appraisal of the estate of John M. Barber, deceased. was re- ceived and ordered recorded and author ity given to the executor of the will to sell articles of inventory at private sale.
 Petition for the appointment of guardian of the persons and estate or Jennie L. Stillnlan was referred to Jan. Sth. with order of notice.
 The next session of the council will be held the second Monday in January in stead of the first as that is New Year s day.
 A very interesting community social was held at the assembly hall of the Ashaway school last Wednesday, evening.
 The Ladies society of the First Hop kinton s. D. E. church held successful supper and sale of fancy work and other articles in the Ashaway parish house last Thursday evening.
 About 1 o'clock Friday morning Her bert c. BabcocR, who lived alone in his house on the corner of Broad street and Hillside avenue, Ashaway, was awaken ed by the odor of smoke and found his l house on fire from a defective chimney The fire was already beyond control and the house was burned to the ground. Ma. Babcock succeeded in dragging a trunk which he had packed, expecting to go tc l spend the winter with his son in Phila- delphia, from the house. which with the clothing in which he escaped constituted all of his personal belongings saved. 1 He re-entered the house and secured the communion set belonging to the S. D l E. church of which he is q. deacon. Tn Westerly fire company responded to ;
 call for aid but was unable to rende much assistance on account of the scar city of available water supply. If tn Coofs of other buildings near by had no been covered with snow, further destruc tion would probably have resulted Tn house was one of the finest in the villag and it is doubtful if it will be rebuilt,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
GOSHEN

Arthur Lathrop of Hartford was home here over the week end.
 W. T. Curry has purchased new au- tomobile
 E. IL Mccall, Jr., captured two large coons recently.
 A flock of meadow larks was noted on Dec. 9th.
 Mrs. William Brown, who was badly bitten by vicious dog. had to receive medical treatment. The dog warden re- ceived orders from the town officials and the dog was killed.
 One thing that is missed thus far is the fall rains. The wells, springs and cis- terms are getting low.
 A Christmas tree and entertainment is to be held in Goshen church Saturday afternoon. Dec. 23d. Two heavyweight pigs were butchered at Spring Hill farm Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13

.H rash oiG to'ai Tan~ millions Of g,,s.r- r.ss'.
 T.a s.ar s.s E.ar aas ,6,ead tOday %, .sa p. ..a.-r..- -- .-s ar.r.-H...rs iu a. .nal ,ss.....s-. .. .s.. ..aa,," a' 1.7a5.-8-.- ruH .s.. " .'--r .- ..fn ler- e. s.H.H.nHy a.... - "r ruIs @r"-. y,of-.r fs-Nf s-..-.E nl a.- and -1.. uats i- .. ...--..- a..i r..s 'st.na'oc sf.. H...'.b HH-. suHu Ha..g Is smaller B. 1sr'|# aa'-s ... arE 4- 'na -py"r sl.n..- -..rtua... .. Ia. asau r1.-ic from rJu#-iar .r.H ..r.s on. ErvT nz saHeHn.
 EEfL- s.a-. ... a~--aza So cotton tusa year. r... a.l ....t ="- G. its Uafs yila .. ...... ..n. lamas- aud drought D. l r...u- uaioriaiis . assisted .n E.r- ..ra taa production. w... farm rr.-. ur a.a.an .a rgc,nr.,l- Jsgraz,.i -aa .rH fa.r pound. vH,.. rank fur-tu f..--..I .u r-. n.far. Of ira ludH.r. n-n. .s..6aH ."g Dy the p..e. la I-1T, iyls .l..5 ltrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
WESTERLY

In the superior court before Judge Sumner and a jury Tuesday, Maurice Handlenan took the stand and told the jury of his doings on the 21St day of August, 1922. It is alleged that on this day he acted with two other men, who made their escape. to commit larceny and he is charged with the larceny of S790 from the Westerly branch of the Industrial Trust Co.
 Handleman testified that he is twenty sight years of age and has wife hv- Ing in Boston. He said that he left Boston at 1o.30 a. m. on August 21 for the purpose of coming to Westerly He arrived at Providence at 12 o'clock and arrived at Westerly via the Hope Valley route at 1.S0 sharp. Proceeding up High street he said he noticed the Industrial Trust Co. bank. He drove on for a short distance and parked his car little south of the Westerly Furniture Co.'S store.
 It was his purpose, he says, in going into the bank to hire a safety deposit box. He intended late to go to Pleas ant View to hire a cottage for month or two. He told the court that his wife was in a delicate condition and that it was his purpose in having her come to the scashore for a rest and quiet. As he planned to be here some little time
  safety deposit box for some valuable papers which at the time were in the Efe at his brothers garage in Worces- ter. He told about going into the bank kwtve, as the first time he applied to Mir. Robinson a teller in the bank, who did not know all about the rentals of the boxes and who told Handleman to return later when Miss Cook who was in charge of that department should return from lunch.
 He did return, he says that afternoon and received the desired information from Miss Cook, for which he thanked her and said that he would call later. Upon going out of the bank he told the jury that Mir. Robertson, employe of the bank came up to him and took hold of him and said to another employe, MT Stanton, T think that this fan was with the other two, who made gooG their eS' cape" Handleman replied hat he wal not the man, and asked to be released and finally shook himself free of Rob ertson and walked up High street on tho opposite side of the street At the juno tion of Canal and High streets he saiC that he crossed over and continued III Canal street in the direction of the rail road depot and met a man just this side of Railroad avenue and asked the mar how he could get to Pleasure Beach.
 The man replied that he dld not knoV of Pleasure Beach, but that there wal Pleasant View and directed Handle man to tha station where he might ob tain information about Pleasant View.
 Handierr9n went over to the station got the information he wanted and tAel came back down Canal street. He tes tifed that he stopped into clothini store in the Martin House block jus southeast from the station for the pur pose of getting the overall suit. Hi Bdrpose in getting the overalls was | get under his car and make some ad iustruents to 1t, which he thought nee easary, He told the court and jury jus what he paid for the garment and also cap which he purchased at the safn time. After getting these articles
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
HEBRON

A concert was given in the town hall Saturday evening by the Piedmont male quartet. The program, consisting of southern melodies. college songs and pop ulaC songs. was very enjoyable.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Bissell of East Hampton were Sunday guests of Mir. and Mrs. W, o. Seyms. x
 w. o. Seyms was in Cofehester Mon day evening attending a Masonic meet ing.
 Mrs. W. o. Seyms was in East Hart ford last week, the guest of Mir. and Mrs. James Martin.
 Mrs. E. NJ. Bissell returned home from East Hampton the first of the week While in East Hampton Mrs. Bissell was the guest of NfC. and Mrs. Frank Bissell
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
BRIEF STATE NEWS

HotchkfsyiIIe-Peter Scanlon received a very painful injury when he struck his hand with an axe. Seven stitches were required to close the wound.
 Ansonia-Joseph Scovone of Great Hill was in the city court for selling milk which he had been forbidden to sell in Seymour. He was fined $50.
 Mflford-In a fire of unknown origin that broke out in the home of Mrs. Au- gust kozlowsky on Gum street, Irene, the 10 months old baby of Mrs. Koz- lowsky, lost her life by suffocation. and
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
PRODUCTION or COTTON
 SMALLEST IS % YEARS

Washington. Dec. I2.-tTy the A. I.j .- This years cotton production !s s..- smallest in twenty years cxecTtin; las' seasons small crop, but based on uc- ccmbcr l farm prices. it is the T2Ir:l most valuable crop ever grown win au aggregate Of El,l34.COS.356. not inclua- ing the value or linter cotton and cotton
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
HOPKINTON

The regular session of the town coun- cil and probate court was. held at the town hall Monday afternoon. Dec. 4th. Bill were ordered paid to the amount of Ss1S.75. Three hundred dollars of the ap- propriation for repair of highways was allotted to District No 3.
 The last will and testament of Bessie
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
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 Torr:"gio.--,. s,n A. i'erh:-:s 70! To- r.'i..;".r .,Ei = w Hartford. yii.. !ia.I 10 -f a d i--. 3'.; ir :, '.'vi: ae-."as lg- d-.'.s-saS hrU&-..E .- .iA.ti ed sch '-i a.'i. j-u- "." ti'.-.....a. aa- n-.a ir,,-I "f all re- S1yHa.a'...y fp! .ue ..cciG. ui.
 Milford i;, ports circulated rpn4- .irr. ago tn th" cficc. that th. Milford II.-b school t4,.Iiy had de".5,d l." 'iinnats basketball from the lis. oF sports. u~rs apparently without foundation. for t.p teams. on. of LOgs aud other compose 2 i of girls are how under formation. 1 Scymour-ATichael Balse". ii var old son of Mir. and Mrs. John BalSer "f Nori n street. met with a painful acciien, r,- gently when he fel! sideways from a lg.- ; der on which he vas standing and land ed on his right shoulder. suffering a. : broken shoulder from the force or the t.li
The New York herald., 1922-11-05
italian Veterans Here
To Give a Benefit Ball

nder the patronage OF Senator
Villorio Rolandi Riccl, the Italian Am
bassador. the italian Consul General at
New York. Mr.. Il. Bernadi, and Nine.
Bernadi. Military Attache Of the italian
Embassy and the Marquise di Bernezzo
and Captain Rero, Civaileri. Naval At
tache. the italian World War Veterans
OF America will give ball In the Hotel
Vanderbilt, on November 25 The balls
purpose Is to create a welfare fund for
the organization. which Is composed
largely of Italians who enlisted for the
Allied cause before America entered the
war and have returned to take UP their
life and work In their adopted country
An unusual feature will be the opening
of the ball by cornet solo, by Garibaldi
Barberi. The directing committee COM
prises Major Louis Previtali. Capt Vim
cent vedovi. Lieut.. Dino Blgongieri
Serg. Cesare Merello, and Capt. Carle
Mirable.
The patronesses include Miss Marie
Frugone, Mrs. John A. Drake, Miss
Franz Bernadi, Mrs. Joseph Paterno.
Miss Giacinta Portfolio. Miss Sylvia G
Savarese. Mrs. Angelo Ruspini. Mrs.
Alberto Fusco. Contessa Picro vennezzi.
Miss Laura Gospari. Miss Antoinette
Braume, Miss Rose d. Andre, Mrs.
Joseph Personeni. Miss Marie Cantasano
and Miss Evelyn Haffetto.