Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 13, 1909, Page 2

. LIl WILLIMANTIC. ‘Grand List $4,005,746—Increase of $39,244 Over Last Year. The city grand list has been com- pleted by Assessors Amos M. Hathe- way, Hormisdas Dion and William C. Lyman and filed with Assistant City Cierk Jonn B. Edgarton. The list for residents amounts to r.oown. while for non-residents it is 486,568, making a total of $4,492,313, or an increase of $39,244 over the list a year ago. Owing to the incresse In taxation, there being a twelve-mill tax this year against an eleven-mill one last year, the city will obtain as a revenue from taxes $63,007.75, a sum $3,000 more than the entire amount that the whole tawn of Windham will collect. Last year the city's revenue from taxation was about $48,000, sothat the additiona] mill will net the city $5,000 more than was received Mst year POSTOFFICE REPORT Shows Profit of About $1,500 for Pa Year, Receipts at the Willimantic postof- fice for the past three months show that the United States government has | made about $1,500 net, which has been forwarded to the department head- quarters at Washington, D. C., by Postmaster Charles H. Dimmick. The recipts for the three months ending March 31, 1903, were $5,807.19. Stamps brought In $5,602.18, the bal- ance coming in from other sources Expenses, including the remittance to the main department, were $5,807.19. ‘The sum of $3,974.40 of the item going for the salaries of the local -ostoffice employes. S8AN JUAN COUNCIL Achieves Unusual Succes: Annual Easter Monday Concert and Ball. The elghth annual concert and ball iven by San Jose council, No. -14, | {ghts of Columbus, Monday evening in town hall, was pronounced the most | r the auspices of the local knights. | There was an unusually large at- tendence and the balcony was filled during the concert. P. D, Donahue bad decorated the hall, which present. | ed a beautiful appearance, red and white predominating in the color ef- | fects. Acrosg the base of the stage was in Inscription “Knights of Ci bus” in purple letters against back, Boxes at the right and le the stage were reserved for the and visiting knights, Grand James H. Maxwell and De Knight George I. Grady These boxes were hand: oft with elaborate decorations figures 1902 in red over £t of MURRAY'S Boston Store| WILLIMAKTIC, CCNN. LaResista Corsets | | at Eighth | | | | ccessful social affair ever given un- | TPRR over the other agalnst & white back. | Rang the side walls over the large ws were white shields upporting the Jetters “K. of C.” in red. Pott plants and sprays of laurel interspers- €d with white roseg served to_enhance the beauty of the decorations. Fin electrical ‘effects were artfstically ar- ranged by E. M. Young. This concert programme was ren dered from § to 9 o'clock by Helmold’ archestra: March, U, S. Cadet, Hal overture, Beauties of Erin, Bennet; Melodie in F. Rubinstein; ballet, Flight of the Birds, Rice; operatic se- lection, Wang, Boettger; A Character- istic Buzz-Bumble, Levernask. The same orchestra also played for the excellent and varfed dance order of_18 numbers following. The grand march was led by Grand Knight James H. Maxwell and his dgughter, Miss Margaret Maxwell, Grand’ Knight James H. Maxiwell { was general director and Bugene B. Hickey was master of ceremonies. The committee in charge of arrangements | constituted James H. Maxwell, John | W. Moran, W, A. Costello, T. J. Learv | George F. Grady, Walter J. Costello | tugene E. Hickey. | _The aldes were Judge James A. Shea; J. H. Hurley, George F. Grady, G. O. | Cartier, George . Peloquin, Gingras, Louis J. Flynn, Frank H. Day | and Louis H, Ashton. Reception committee: Hon. D, P. Dunn, E. F, Casey, H. Dion, J. . Shea, J. O. Blanchette, Thomas Ashton, A. L Gelinas, Lawrence Casey, Col. J. H. orrison, Charles H. Wilson, Wililam 7anderman, O'Sullivan, Dr. John Weldon, W. J, Sweeney, = James Twomey, John Reilly, Miss Theresa Twomey, . La NG | Dondero, Miss Bertha Harris, Miss B. | Moriarty, Miss Anna Regan, Miss Ma- ry Flynn, ption committee' for visiting McDonough, Alba M. Carr, M. E. Sullivan, Louis N. Dondero, Capt. Ashton and William L. FUNERAL. George Arthur Lincoln. The funeral of George Arthur Lin- | coln was held at 2 o'clock Sunday aft- noon. Rev. R. D. Hatch, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiat- ed. Buria] was in North Windham, Elmore & Shepard were in charge. Burial .in Hebron. body of H. Asa Bissel wag sent to Hebron by funeral directors Elmore & rd. 1 will be in St. Pe- ter's cemetery in that place today. Thomas James. funeral of Thomas James was The his home at Chestnut Hill on afternoon. Rev. R. E. Turner, tor of the Lebanon Baptist church, etery arge HEARING IN BANKRUPTCY. Little Hope for Creditors of Wash- burn Silk Co. of South Coventry. Burial wag in Willimantic Elmore & Shepard were in Referee in Bankruptey Andrew J. ): W n O, Latimer a trustee of the y of South Cov- Tupt something timer was not of another_engage- 1l and L. W, Rob- South Coventry, were present. The first a_claim of $281.96 for lum- le last a claim of $183.11 for nd mon paid out. Attor- ey appeared for sev- who have claims for wages Mr. I Pbjections were made to the re- pe d it was accepted. From the report it is learned that there is not en money to pay the taxes, alone a to the creditors. 1 comprise eavily mortgaged in A. Tracy of South Coven- equity in’ the property was the trustee to the mortgagee ts =0ld also constituted a desk, scales, g boxes, lamp and oil tank, oil, pipe cutter and | articles, the total amount ng $130.83. The purchas- ove articles were the Silk company of this city, d De tt Kingsbu; semepts comprised the trust Make possible a perfest fitting | gown. They forever retain their shape and than any LaResista is with spirabone, which gives (hni bends give more service other corset. The | boned throughout corset perfect flexibility, in any direction easily and gracefully, and always returns to its original shape. They also | have an Anchor Belt Attach- be adjusted when the corset is on ment, which can Instantly | the figure and allow wearing a skirt three to five inches smaller than would be po: ible with the | ordinany corset. Prices $2.50, $3.00 The H. C. Murray Co. Agents Ladles’ Home Journal Paper Patterns, apri2d - ELMORE & SHEPARD, (8. cessors to Sessions & Elmo-e) tmbalmers and Funaral Dirgctors, 60-62 North Street, | Telephone coLnection. HIRAM N. FENN, UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 62 Church St. Willimantie, Ct. Telephone. Lady Assistant L. M. REED has the agency for the Travelers Life and Accident Co. of Hartford, Ct., and the United States Health and Accl- dent Ins, Co. of Saginaw, Mich. Write * fot/rates and full particulars. Box 231, Willimantie, Ct. nmission set by law at 6 per t, amounting to $7.80; expenses of trustee, $4.00; typewritine 50 nts; the fees to the appraisers, At ey Curtis Dean, E. Harlow Holmes rles Fenton, who sought $25 but Refer: Bowen wil] not al- as much, stating Monday that he ale their charge down. There Attorney Samuel B. Harvey's unse] for the trustee, which has ot been fixed. When the appraisers and the attc ve been paid and costs of nkruptey court set- tled there will not be a single penny left for the creditors. 3 At the time the estate went bank- rupt it was thought that there were assets enough to meet at least a part f the claims. A number of local mer- fi ey onstitute a portion of the ditors. oIt developed after the con- n had gone Into bankrupte- that of the stockholders, a Mr. Cohen ) lives In New York, had sold his stock when the firm got into hard straits for $8,000, and it appeared that Mr. Washburn went to E. A. Traey and borrowed that sum from him, —— ONLYONE The Record in Norwich is a Unique One. . If the reader has a “bad back” or any kidney ill and is looking for relfef and cure, better depend on the only remedy endorsed by people you know. Doan's Kidney Pilis relieve quickly— cure permanently. Norwich citizens testify to this. Here is a case of ft: Mrs. Margaret Cox, living at 191 W. Main St, Norwich, Conn., says:. “N. son procured Doan’s Kidney Pifls for me from N. D. Sevin & Son's drug store, and thelr use proved of great benefit. I had felt miserable for some time on account of disordered kidneys, Mornings when I would arise my baek would be so painful that I could sear- cely straighten and at time I could not do any work. Troubles with the kidney etions bothered me, their action being too_frequent and other- wise unnatural, I was subject to dizzy spells. and more than once came near falling on this account. My face bloated and th was also a percepti- b elling of my feet and_hands,. I e g cdies and doctored a great deal but nothing gave me any « about discouraged when I began using Doan’s Kidney Pills but I had only taken a few doses when T had reason to place great confidence. in them. The use of one box put an end to the lameness in my back, restoring my health and henefiting me in a gen- eral way. It gives me pleasure to tell others of the curative powers of this excellent remedy.” For sale by all dealers. Price §0c Foster-Milburn Co., Juffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States Remember the name — Doan’s — and take no other. Healthful because of its absolute pu- rity. “Salada” Tea #s unequalled for flavor and strength, Ask your grocer for a 10¢ trial packet, 1 T Napoleon | | en held a hearing Monday morn- | ing on the acceptance of the report of elsona thortgaging the- property, making the concern $8,000 more to the bad, for the certidoates gt ek whne not. ne- gotiable assets of value, It is believed that the money could be recovered from Cohen if he bad any property, but according to investiga- tions Cohen has no attachable prop- erty and no redress is possible. The mill property that was quit-claimed to E. A. Tracy is now utilized by Mr. Washburn ag an-individual and he is sald to be doing a good business. COMMON COUNCIL SESSION. Many Spectators Present—Discussion on Lebanon Avenue Proposed Sew- er. The common council held another three-hour session Monday evening, at which many spectators were present. Harry Brown, representing eighty per cent. of the Lebanon avenue property owners, requested the board to recon- sider the petition of A. D. Spellman and others, accepted and approved by a_subsequent resolution providing for the construction of a sewer in Leba- non avenue, stating that same was brought about by unfair means and was detrimental o the interests of the property owners on_ the avenue, W. D. Pember and D. F. Terry also op- posed the measuré as approved by the | aldermen. Their wishes were practi- | | cally ignored and their petition turned | | down. W. C, Norris spoke on the pro- posed sidewalk amendment of the clty charter. He was supported by Alder- | man Gelinas and others. Mayor Dunn and Aldermen Dawson | and Hayden opposed the measure strongly and finally resolution was adopted amending the resolution o a public hearing will be held at 7. April 19 at the council chamber. The report of the captain of police and superintendent of streets of $715.71 | were accepted, A petition from James N. and Joseph | Mercer requesting a rehearing before the sewer assessment committee rela- tive to property on Bridge and Main | streets. sald to have been erroneously | 4 was granted. | .M. A. Sulilvan petitioned for per- | mission to sink an artesian well under | the sidewalk opposite his property, No. | | 623 Main street, and it was referred | | to the committee on streets with pow- eer, Fred C. Moulton asked for » sewer in Pleasant street between Park street and it was referred to the sewer com- mittee, ag was the petition of H. Dion and four others for one, Ash street from Manchaug to Main street. The petition of the New Haven road relative to the laying of tracks and swipches relative to thelr proposed West Main street car barn was ac- ed and a hearing on it was set for April 19 at 7.80. The library committes report was ted and the appointment of Belle Riggleman as librarian was adopt- The library committee was given the, power to purchase books to the ambunt of $175, The street lights committee was or- | dered to make the lights more satis- | factory and the water department committee was authorized to set a public drinking fountain at the cor- | ner of Main and Railroad streets and make repairs at once; and they were authorized to contract for the city ice, The corporation counsel was ordered to enforce the collection of taxes out- standing for three years. The purchase of two carloads of asphalt preparation, tarvia, for Main street, was referred to the purchasing committee with pewer. 1t was voted that Main street from cast line of Willimantic cemetery west to Columbia road be macadamized dur- ing 1909. Superintendent of water works was ordered to submit a list of all people using city water and not recorded by meter, at the next meeting. Godfrey street extension northeast to Windham road was ordered recon- structed and regradded at an early date, Current monthly bills were or- de paid. Adjournment was taken until Monday evening, April 19, | ac 7.30 Nots Miss Delia Phaneuf has returned from a visit with her sisters in Natick IR | . The Windham Athletic club will hold | its regular Aprjl meeting in the club rooms this evening, Raymond Wiley of Paterson, N. J. formerly of this city, was a recent guest of friends in town. ice Wallen will sing in Daniel- n tonight and tomorrow night, He made a hit in the recent Grex club minstrels with his sweet voice. Personals. Charles H. Thompson of in Willimantic Monda Attorney Willlam A. King was in Hartford on business Monday. Arthur R. Kinder of Norwich was in Willimantic on business Mondav. Charles Peloquin of Baltic was a recent guest of friends in this kity. Andrew M. Grant of Mount Hope was a Willimantic visitor Monday. Pierre D. Morean was the guest of friends in Arlington, N. J.. for Easter. Dr. Thomas F. O'Loughlin of Rock- ville was in this city for a brief stay Monday, Mrs, Abbie Daniels has returned from a week's visit with her parents in Westerly, R, L Mrs. Cora Young has been discharg- ed from St. Joseph's. hospital, much improved in health Arthur Williams of New York, who s purchased the Haddon place in Chaplin, was in this city on business Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Darius Moon, formerly of this clty, have returned to their home In Webster after spending the winter with their son, George Moon of New Haven. / JEWETT CITY. Hyman Took a Vacation During March —Not a Marriage in Town—$900 Voted for Road Expenses—Brisfs and Personals. Chaplin The vital statistics for the town of Griswold for March show seven deaths, fourteen births and no marriages. The deaths were those of Mrs. Rhobie Rood, cause. nephritls and heart dis- ease; Mrs. Fannie Grenier, cause, her- nia strangulation; John Lusuden, cause unknown; Esther Gauthier, cause bronchia] asthma; Mrs, Emilv Jacobs, cause, heart disease; Mary Leyden, cause, cerebral meningiti: Mary Wojtkin, cause, pneumonia, The births were: Marle, daughter of Noe and Alexina Dugas; Zaple, daughter of Joseph and Lizzie Kashi Bella, daughter of Frank and Zaphia Karbush; Howard, son of Everett and Mary Tucker; Louise, daughter of Louis and Lokadyi LaPointe; Joseph, son of Joseph and Sarah Monty; Jes- sfe, daughter of Wallace and Florence Salisbury; Paul, son of Anta and Or- pha Ledoux; Joseph, son of Joseph and Victoria Ronzanos; Joseph, son of Phillipe and Elizabeth Lemoine; Rose, daughter of Arthur and Emma Gen- dron; Alice, daughter of Daniel and Lina Gagnon; Harriette, daughter of Alexander and Agnes McCluggage; Royal, son of Joseph and Carrie Rood. Dr. and Mrs. 8. H. Holmes, Dr. J. M. King and_ Miss Frances Holmes were guests Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meech’s in Lebanon. nd Putnam u.nm_——q-—w Disposal of Easter Flowers. The floral decorations at the Con- gregational church on Easter Sunday were given to each member of the chmr.‘.:‘l ?*..lckmdng-;a and cross pansies was upon the grave of Deacon M. Swift, At the Sunday school session the superintendent, F. E. Robinson, presented every one present with an Easter souvenir. Mrs, George Milner has been ill for several weeks. $900 for Road Improvements. The selectmen of the town and the borough officials met in the town building on Monday afternoon. The sum of $900 was appropriated for the care of the roads of the town for one year. About the Borough. Mr, and_Mrs, Arthur rts of Utica, N. Y, are guests of Mr. Rob- erts' mother, Mrs. Evelyn Roberts of South Main street. The Stars of Riverside grammar school played the Moosup grammar school Saturday, defeating them by a score of 23 to 23, The features of the game were the battery work of Barry, Captain Connell's capturing of foul balls, the field work of McClugwage and Balloy, the batting of LeClaire and Thompson, the latter having brought in two men on a two bagger and later scoring & home run. Fertilizer at George Labonne's, Jr., ton prices, bone fish and votash $30, potato and vegetable $33, corn and grain $30, acidulated fish $25. Above prices for cash. With credit to Nov. 1, §1.00 ton extra.—adv. ELEAZER JEWETT LODGE Gives Concert and Ball Easter Monday ht. A concert and ball were given by Blazer Jewett lodge, No. 336, N. E. O. P., in Finn's opera house, Jewett City, on Monday evening. A concert pro- gramme of four numbers was given by the Broadway singing orchestra of Putnam, The selections were Captain in Command Malid of Madrid, The Red Mill, and Chicken Chowde The grand march was led by Harry Wake- field and Miss Bessie Blake, A dance programme of sixteen numbers was enjoyed for the remainder of the eve- ning. The committee of arrangements was Harry Wakefield, Lewis Mitchell ugene Harpin, R. W. Robertson and M. Gray. . DANIELSON. Dr. and Mrs, Rienzi Robinson to Sail for Spain—Parents Both at Work, Baby Daughter Burned to Death— Memorial to Emma C. Hammond— General Ne: Mrs. V. Derosiers of Jewett City yisited with Danielson relatives Mon- y. Mrs. Mary Fournier of St. John's, P. Q. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Fournier. Miss Myrtis Burroughs of East Or- ange, N. J, is visiting at her home in Danielso: John Heneault of New London was at_his home here over Sundey, Lucien Chartier of Central Falls is visiting at his home on the West Sfde. John C. Burns of Worcester was at his home here over Sunday. Thomas Aylward is making a bus ness trip_through northern New York A. F. Wood has a new automobile Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Hoyle were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoyle at_Worcestsr Sunday. Mrs. Charles T, Thayer and daugh- ter Katherine of Putnam were guesis ‘of Danlelson relatives Manday. Mr. and Mre, Touls E. Kennedy spent Sunday_with relatives in Hartford. Roy Keach has a new motorcycle. Thecdore F. Bailey lil. Past Ccmmander Theodore F. Bal of McGregor post, G. A. R, is confine to his home on 'Broad street with a severs attack of Theumatism and has also been ill with the grip. Mrs. Hengy Leach and daughters, Misses Mild?ed and Florence, of Broad street are recovering frm iliness iwth the grip. Arthur Gallup of Broad street is to erecf a dwelling on his lot on Broad street just north of Hubbard's grove Excavation for the cellar has begun. Going to Spain. Dr. and Mrs. Rienzi Robinson sail April 24 for a trip to Spain C. Fournier of Chelsea, Mass,, visited relatives in Danielson Monday. Harry Chapman of Boston was in Danielson Monday. One Hundred and Twelve at Brooklyn Jail, There were 112 prisoners in the Windham county jail at Brooklyn on Monday Interceting Y. M. C. A. Meeting. Exceptional interest marked _the meeting held at the North Foster Bap- tist church Sunday under the auspices of the Danfelson Y. M. C. A. The at- tendance was 181, many of the con- gregation coming a considerable dis- tance, FATALLY BURNED. Baby Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Kollessa—Both Parents at Work. Julia Kollessa, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs, F. Kollessa, was 5o bad« ly ‘burned Monday mornine that she dled within an hour. The aceident oc- curred In the tenement block owned by the Danielson Cotton copmany in the rear of the Keystone block. The child, left alone for a few minutes in one of the rooms, took some matches from a table and while playing with them her clothing became ignited. Medical ajd was summoned, but the little girl, who was less than two years of age, was so badly burned that there was no chance of saving her life. The father of Julia is employed at Eliza- bethport, N, J., and the mother is em- ployed in the mill of the Danielson Cotton company, the baby remaining during the day In the care of a neich- bor. Kollessa was notified of the acel- dent by telegraph. Coroner A. G. Bill investigated the case. Officers of Lafayette Club. At the annual meeting of the La- fayette club held Sunday the following officers ~ were elected: President, O. Poirler; first vice president, Felix La- jeunese; second vice president, V. Bon- neau; filnancial secretary, David Gag- non: recording secretary, D. E. Jette; treasurer, A. Derosicrs: auditors, Louis Champagne, Peter Barbeau; di- rectors, Louis Champagne, Alphonse Champagne, T. Woisard, Napoleon Ternier, Amos Glguere; janitor, Emile Godreau. IN THE TOWN COURT. er Peace for a Half Dozen of Law Breakers. No E: . Six prisoners were before the town ¢ourt Monday morning to answer for indiscreticns " committed during Sun- day and Saturday. All pleaded guilty to the charges against them and five went to jail. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Hickey of Willlamsville each received sentences of 120 days, 90 days each for breach of the peace and 30 days each for intoxication. Patrick Roche nf At. tawaugan was also sent over for the same length of time on similar charges and John Johnson, discharged from jail last Friday, and Thomas Casey of Worcester, who came here to spend Easter with relatives, each was given sentences of 30 days. Alex Majewski charged with engaging in an alterca: tion with Mrs. P. Swistok, was becau: of his family of small children allowed to go after paying a fine and costs amounting to $14.99. Jud, Back warned Majewski as to his chances of receiving a jail sentence If he again came before the court. . Henry A, Dagge one son, Adelbert, of Members of the son the attended lven b; 11 council, its of u.‘lo!umbu'- at mfm mg‘u‘nmlll Noted Here and There. walk ot ik day the rear of a mo thrown heavily to the ground. Miss Helen Gilligan gave a birthday rnv for a number of friends at her ome on Oak street Monday afternoon. Christopher Gilligan of Stafford Springs spent Sunday at his home in Danielson. Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Curtls, former- ly of Danielson, recently of Vicksburg, Miss, are visiting friends in Daniel- son, i MEMORIAL BIBLE To Emma Clifford Hammond—Gift of ~ Methodist Church. On Easter Sunday there was placed on the desk of the pulpit of the Met odist Episcopal church a large Bible in memory of Emma Clifford Ham- mond. Thisetvas given by the church as viemorial. Social and Personal. Mr. and Mrs, Ear] C. Hopkins and sons of ‘Worcestcr were guests over Sunday of Mr. Hopkins' parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. F. Sibley of Provi- dence, R. L, spent Easter with loc: relatives, Mary F. Barrett spent Sunday at'her home ‘in Norwich. Mies Young and Miss Susie Young leave today (Tuesday) for Bostos to be_away several days. Mr. and Mrs. Eben Y, Backus of New York are guests of Mrs. A. Back- us. Miss Myrtis Burroughs of Bast Or- ange, N, T, is spending the Easter re cess with her mother, Mrs, Ellen ) Burroughs. Miss Mae Blackmar and Miss Ma: Kelly left Monday for several wes vacation, Intending to visit New York city, places in New Jersey and Wash- ington; D. C., before returning, Miss Mae Young has returned to bher work in Frederick, Md. Post-Lenten Bridge. Ths Ladies Bridge club has resumed play, meeting Monday afternoon with the president. Mrs, E. H. Keaoh. Mirs. Esther Jacobs and Misf Agnes Jacobs recently spent a few days at Oakland Beach, R. I Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Young and daughter of Worces! Mass,, wer guests of local relatives over Easter. Roy Keech and William Marland have returned from a week's vacation spent at Oakland Beach. Miss Lillian Wetherell returned to Willimanfic Monday, having spent the Easter recess with her parents. Miss Anna Gilligan celebrated the tenth anniversary of her birth on Mon- day evening by Intiting a few friends to her home. The evening was spent in games and different contests. The little_hostess recelved many gifts from her friends. DANIELSON BOROUGH ELECTION Unexpected Opposition to W. I. Bullard Who Won by Four Votes—Four and One-Half Mill Tax Voted. An undercurrent of opposition so subtle in its working that its existence was not even dreamt of swept to the surface after the opening of the poils Monday afternoon at the annual bo ough election in Danielson and all but defeated the regularly nominated c: didate for warden, W. Irving Bulla who won out from L. J. Morin, an un heralded candidaze, by a margin of four As an eleventh hour political surprise It has few, if any, parailels in political annals, and what was sup- posed to be down for an absolutcl lifeless annual election wound up with a snap that made even e veteran watchers of tvents gasp. Four bal- ts bearing Morin’s ve, discarded cause of mutilation, would, if count- ed, have made the v tie. Mr, Bullard was unaware of any o) position and stated when taking o chair to preside he annual m ing, after the vote had been declared, that he and his friends had been caught napping. Warden Bullard: was greeted wizh hearty applause and his announcement of a policy of economy and close attention to borough affairs were happily received. Retiring Warden W. H. Marland w iY the chair when the annual mee lled to order at 7.30 wi more than a hundred vote The annual reports of the warden and tre urer were voted accepted printed. Aside from a little aiscu: over the rate of tax to be levied there was little impediment to the rapia c sideratioa of the business to come be- fore the meeting. A fax of fo nd one-half mills in addition to_ the re lar one-half mill tax for the library was voted. The report of the commit- tez in charge of the construction of the new central fire station was accepted and an_additional $1,000 appropriated to complete the interfor work and pro- vide protection for the building from damage by water from the Center street brook. The Votes for Candidates. The matter of providing for the fund- ing of the floating indebtedness of the borough was referred to the warden and court of burgesses with power to act. The vote for cemdidates follo ‘Warden—W. Irvig Bullard 96, L. J. Morin 92. Clerk and Treasurer—Wesley Wilson 201, Harry Wil- D. irgesses—B. C. Hopkins 188, E. Back 199, Damase Boulias 187, liam A. Burrows 197, Charles ‘Wheatley 199, James A. Nichols 199, Assessors—Wesley Wilson 201, Ar- thur V. Woodworth 199, L. J. Morin 196, Hailit—George M. Pilling 105. Tax Collector—Edward S. Carpenter 199. Library Directors for Three Years— Frederick A. Jacobs 200, Preston B. Sibley 199, Library Director for Two Years— Henry M. Danlelson 200. PUTNAM. Successful Ball of Cargill Council— Fine of $25 for Theft of Rooster— Mrs. Clarendon Greene Asks for In- creased Allowance—Voluntown Man Falls in Street. The sixteenth annual concert and ball of Cargill counci]l, No. 64, Kniehts of Columbus, and the first of the post- Lenten social events, was held in Odd Fellows’ hall, Monday evening. As is usual, this annual event was highly successtul and was thoroughly enjoyed by the members, their relatives and friends. Music was by the Cargill or- chestra, Frank Irving, director. The concert programme wag as follows: March, Our Republic Bagley; ‘over- ture, The Cavaller. Rollison; duet, Love’s Whisper, Marks, violin and cla- rinet; selection, The Yankee Consul, Robyn; concert waltz, The College Widow, Berger; Yankee Patrol, Meacham. Past Grant Knight and Mrs. Thom- as P. Ryan led the grand march in which there were about fifty couples. There were eighteen dances on the programme. Prof. Frank Murray was prompter. At intermission refre: ments were served in A. O. H. hall The committee of arrangements was Grand Knight, M. M. Dwyer Isaac Champeau, * Thomas_P. Ryan, Alcid St. Onge, 'John B. Martin; reception committee, Mayor John J. McGarvey, ex-Mayor Edward Mullan, Richard Showing of Carpets and Rugs, Upholstery and Drapery Goods From the leading shops (THIRD FLOOR) Now that the momentous question of the Easter Suit and Bonnet is settled, your thoughts will naturally revert to the next most important event—at this time, namely, the house ably some new furnishings needed on would have no charm to the housewife her ambition to do this arduous task able chango after it is dons by buying at. You are cordially invited to attend Upholstery and D-apery fabrics, which by fa: excels any previous effort on our part. As an incentive for you to make price concessions on the following most wanted items: CARPETS Extra quality Heavy Velvet Carpet, madé and lald free—92c a yard, reg- | ular price $1.15. Ten-wire Tapestry Brussels Carpt, made and laid frea—87c a yard, reg- ular price $1.05. Lowell Ingrain Carpet, best all wool, nade and laid free—72c a yard, reg- ular price 85c. Hodge's Fibre Carpet — 29¢ a yard, regular price 35c. Hodge's Fibre Carpet—39c and 540, regular price 45c and 60c yard | Linoleums and Oil Cloth Jos. Wild’s Imported Englhish Lino- leum—45¢ square yard, regular price c. Jos. Wild's Linoleum—39¢ yard, reg- ular price 4sc. Floor ,Oil €loth — 28c yard, regular price 35e, Japanese Matting new importation— | 25¢ yard, regular prices 30c and 38c yard, RUGS Tapestry PBrussels Rugs, size 9x13— $9.45, regular price $12.00. Seamless Tapestry Brussels Rug, 9x12 —$14.95, regular price $18.00. Axminster Rugs, Turkish patrerne, size 9x12—$21.00, regular price $25. Anglo Turkish Rugs, nearest to real Turkish. made by machine, size 6x12—$27.00, regular price $32.50. Seamless Artloom Wilton Rugs, size x12--§35.00, regular price $39.50. ivery Rug & new one—every yard ot Carpet fresh from the mill. 7 From the leading mills and housecleaning. There is Invari- this occasion; In fact, housecleaning were It nbt for this. It stimulates because she is assured of an agree- something new and different to look this showing of Carpets and Rugs, attend this showing this week we will Lace and Muslin Curtains Musin Curtains, stripe pattern—29c pair, regular price 30c, Muslin Curtains, leaded glase pattern, ruffle same s ourtaln.—.d5c pair, regular price 3¢, Other Muslin Curtains with and with. out ruffle, up to $2.25 pair. Nottingham Lace Curtains — 78c to $7.50 pair. . Some exceptionally fine Brussels lace effects in 21-2 yard lengths, made all readyfto receive the rod—at $1.95, $225 and $2.65. Cluny and Arab Lace Curtains—$1.95 to $18.00 per pair. ‘We make particular mention of our exclusive 11 of all hand-made Cluny Curtains, the edge and inser- tion being sewed cd the net, ensures you a perfectly straight hanging curtain—prices in this line range $4.50 to $9.50 pair. Irish Point Renaissance, Swiss Tam- bour and Brussels Lace Curtains ir. large variety—from $225 to $20.00 per pai Cretonnes, Art Ticking French Taffetas, Btc., for window and bed draperies In an extensive array of designs, many of them exact re- productions of very expensive im- ported fabrics—at 12/5c to 30c yard. Imported and Domestic Madras, Sten- cfled Scrims, Casement Cloth for chie inexpensive window draperies—— 19 to $1.50 yard. Newest among these !s Scrim printed on both sides, which gives the same effect outside as in the room—at 27¢ yard, do Upholstering as it should be do Carpet-laying; old carpets la make and hang window shades, all siz Measures taken and estimates cheerf: done. Prices moderate. id at small expense to you, to order, ully given without charge. Gorman, Hector Duvert, Doctor Ollver Narcisse Montville, Frank X. Thomas Howarth, Alfred Li- A. L. Beaudreault, Samuel van, John O'Brien, Frank Jarvis, Foisey. ues J. Smith and \ Lombardo; general floor direc- , Thomas P, Ryan; assistants, Alcid Onge, John B. Morin; aids, John Byrne, Walter K. Gahan, Arthur Douvert, Alvarez Miur, John B. Morin. CITY COURT. Rooster Theft Cost $33.09—Arrest for Peddling Without License. Roback Muller, 64, for 39 years a resident of this city, was found guilty in the city court Monday morning of taking a rooster Friday evening from the coop of E. Pepin on Providence street, and was fined $25 and costs, amounting to $33.09. Miller made ar- rangements to pay. James Paris, charged with peddltng without a I- cense, was also before the court, the decision of the judge in his case being reserved, STOPPED RUNAWAY. Agility of Joseph Loiselle Applauded by Spectators. Joseph Loiselle, employed in Pray's market, made a spectacular stop of a runaway horse on Elm street Monday morning, Loiselle made a flying tackle catching the horse around the neck and by the bits as it came dashing along at a wild pace and hung on like a spring cold unti] the animal came to & standstill. ‘The nervy plece of work received due recognition from those who witnessed the incident. The horse which had been hitched near the Church Clothing company store, and was in the care of the Misses Sum- ner of Mechanic street, became fright- ened at a hand truck on which a trunk was being wheeled along the sidewalk and pulled back, breaking the hitch rope. WIDOW'S PETITION. Mrs. Clarendon Greene Seeks Increas- ed Allowance. The hearing that was to_have been held in the probate court Monday on the Pawtucket, R. I, high school. Miss Avery is & grand-niece of Noah Por- ter. a former president of Yale univer- sity. Voluntown Man Taken Suddenly Ill. Marcus Colgrove of Voluntown, who ig_visiting in Putnam and is afflicted with physical infirmities, became somewhat exhausted in Pomfret street Monday afternoon, fell on the side- walk near the Kent building and was taken to the home of friends in a cal J. Marcus Greene of Worcester was in Putnam Monday. Thirty-one Degre Frost. The temperature fell to 31 degrees in Putnam Monday morning and there was a heavy frost. This was a little better than Sunday morning, however, as then the mercury slid down to 26 degrees and vessels out of doors con- taining water were covered with an inch of ice. - Samuel Johnson of Willimantic called on friends in Putnam Monday after- noon, George C. Putnam of Boston was a visitor in Putnam Monday afternoon. The Broadway orchestra of this city went to Jewett City Monday evening to play at the dance given by the Neopians. Easter Concert of Methodist Sunday School. At the Easter concert of the school at the Methodist Episcopal church, the programme was in charge (Continued on Page Six.) The General Demand of the Well-Informed of tho World has always been for a simple, pleasant and efficient liquid laxative remedy of known value; a laxative which physicians could sanction for family use because its com- ponent parts are known to them to be wholesome and truly beneficial in effect, acceptable to the system and gentle, yet prompt, in action. In supplying that demand with its ex- and a Heavy Sunday the application of Lena A. Greene, widow of Clagendon Greene, for an | creased allowance for her support, w postponed one month because of the inability of Justus S. Greene, an in- terested party, now ill in the hospital, to be present. Mrs, Greene was rep resented by Attorney Benedict M. Hol- den of Hartford. MISS MARY E. AVERY To Teach French and German in High School. Miss Mary E. Avery of Farmington is the new feacher of French and Ger. man at Putnam high school succeed- ing Miss Alice M. Robbins, who has become a member of the faculty of cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, the California Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies on the merits of the laxative for its remark- able success. That is one of many reasons why Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is given the preference by the Well-Informed. To get its beneficial effects always buy the genuine—manufactured by the Cali- fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle. T0 NEW Y0 NORWICH LI e S The water way — the comfortable i e B futiva nd fil::l:l’{?r;o&v—m”' m::!':'\l;ci\nmnh fence for the travaiets ¢ o A delighttul on Long Island Sound ang a .uwpmm of the won- .witer front of derful _sky line .and New York. . w o R By Steamer leaves Stonington at 1118 P. m. week days only; due Pler 40, North River, 7.45 the next morning. 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HOURIGAN, Jewets City, Faraitare Crawferd Cooking Ranges. Furnishing Undertaker — Funeral Di. rector. Phones—store 61 5 MOOSUP HOUSE. S. J. King, Prop. H 8 King. Mge Sample Room commected. Special attention pald te Commerciad Moeewp. Comm. Tel 08518 Furniture THIS 18 OUR SPECIALTY. New and artistic designs. Carloads of goods received and sold every week. Our stock is complete. We ple: Why can't we ple everybody, you ? Schwartz Bros., ““Home Furnishers,”’ 911 Water St, Washington Sq. the celebrated NEW HOME We are agents for HUB RANGE and the SEWING MACHINES. mar25a Open Eveninge. HAPFRY E. BACK, Attorney-at-Law, PATENTS Protect your idea. Handsome $8 page Guide Book Free. Phoenix Block, Danlelson, Conn, ' TuThS THE UNDER PRICE SALE now at The Boston Dry Goods Store, Dantelson, means big bargain prices to the customer on seasonable Every department In the store the cut price marks. THE BOSTON DRY GOODS STORE, Maln St Danlelson, James B Keech, Mgn ——READ The Keystone Store’s FRIDAY ADV. jun27a TOR DRY AND FANCY COODS “Trase with US and Save 1SAAC CHAMPEAU, Manager. . ®Putnam. Conn. O mistake will be made In selecting THIS school as the one to attend. THENEW LONDON Business gl}” e RABrubeck, fin, Hew. . Conn Catalogue for the asking. J. F. CONANT. 11 Franklia Street. Whitestone 5¢ and the J. F. C. Clgars .are the best on the market Try marl6d WHEN you want to put your busie ness berore the there is no mes dlum better (hun toroish ihs advertise them. The Bullel g columns 108