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to a Buenos Ayres correspon- dent of the London Times, it is ap- 7 parent that the cattlemen of the re- public are now seeking to have this embargo lifted and to make British ports.once agaln free to Argentine live stock. - MURRAY'S Boston Store -THE SALE OF Kitchenwares will continue all this week with in- many and for meeting your wants in articles nesded about the house. A chance to from hundreds of useful articles at blg reduotions in price. The wares are of first quallty, kinds regularly found in our collection &t a much higher price than now prevalls. ducements unusual elect Floor Coverings And Draperies A stock which includes many grades and_ styles, goods of elegant design, kinds which will give satisfactory service very reasonable in price. Grass Maiting, a yard 45c. China Matting, & yard 17c to 45c. Japanese Matting, a yard 38c to 50c. Ingrain Carpeting, a yard boc to 75c. Rugs, 8 by 10 feet, $18.50, $25.00. Rugs, 9 by 12 feet, $20.00, $35.00. Grass' Rugs, 9 by 12 feet, $8.50. Nottingham Curtains, a palr §0¢ to $3.75. Cluny and Battenberg Curtains, white or ecru, a pair $1.00 to $5.00. Muslin Curtains, a pair 50c to $1.25, Serim Curtains, a pair $1.00, $1.50. Sash Curtains, a pair 25c. Door Panels of lace, 50c. Curtain Muslin, yard 10c to 25e. Burlap, solid colors, & yard 15c. 45-inch Table Oll Cloth, a yard 19c. “Windowphanie” applied to glass the stained effect, price a yard 25c. The H. C. Murray Co. Agents Ladies’ Home Journal Paper Patterns, may18d " HIRAM N.' FENN, UNDERTAKER and DMBALMER 62 Church St. Willimantie, Ct. Telephone. Lady Assistant. L. M. REED has the agency for the Travelers IAfe end Accident Co. of Hartford, Ct., and the United States Health and Acei- dent Ins, Co. of Saginaw, Mich. Write for rates and full particulars. A Box 231. Willimantie, Ct. ELMORE & SHEPARD, (Bucossors to Sessions & Elmore) Embalmers and- Funeral - Directors, ' EREREERERRREREN W WILLIMANTIC. Fortieth Annual Reunion of Twenty- First Regiment Held on Tuesday— Benjamin £, Bailey Elected Presi- dent. The Twenty-first Connecticut Regl- ment” Veterans' associatjon held its fortietli annual reunior” in this city Tuesday in commemoration of the an- niversary of the battle ef Drury’s Bluff, in_which the members of the organiza- tion played an important role. Local members of the regiment as- sembled at the union station at 9.30 v'gdock and a little after 10 o'clock, when the various morning trains had arrived from every point of the com- pass, the command to fall in was given and_the march to the town bullding, to Francis S. Long post, No. 30, G. A. R, quarters in G. A. R. hall, was be- gun. John Bolles, regimental musician, beat a lively march upon the resonant drum at the head of the column of sturdy veterans. R Some little time was spent in cordial greetings and renewing acquaintances upon arrival at the hall. Business Session, At 10.45 o'clock the business session was called to order by President Hiram S. Johnson of Pawtucket, R. I, who delivered a brief but warm and cordial welcome to the assembled comrades and gaests. Prayer was offered by Rev. A. M. Crane of Malden, Mfiss., who was cap- tain of D compaay of the Twenty-first regiment. President Johnson M re- ferring to tde death of late Secretary B. E. Smith pald a worthy tribute to his merory. ‘The secretary’s report for the thirty-ninth reunfon, May 20, 1908, was read by J. B. Baldwin and was voted accepted and placed on file. The report stated that 67 were present at that reunion and that 12 had died dur- ing the year. The report of Treasurer Capt. Charles Fenton was read and ac- cepted and disclosed that the associa~ tion had a cash balance of $27:43 at the close of the last fiscal year. Honors to the Dead. Resolutlons of respect and esteem for the late secretary, Benajah E. Smith, were offered by J. B. Baldwin and adopted by a rising vote! This nominating committes was ap- pointed by the chair: Capt. George Shepard, Major C. G. Stanton and Dwight Pond. While it was in retire- ment _the collection was taken that | smounted to $18.38. Regimental History. C. B. Buell of East Hampton suggested that at least 25 coples of the regimental history be reserved for v rin\:s public Nlbraries throughout th state, Upon motion of Rev. A. M. Crane, it was voted that a committée be ap- pointed to look into the matter and ascertain what disposition the state has made of 100 coples allotted it. This is the acommittee: George T. Meech, chairman, of Middletown, Joseph H. Danlels of Middletown and Mrs. C, B. Buell of East Hampton. Election of Officers. At this point the nominating com- mittee returned and through its clerk, Dwight Pond, submitted this list that was approved and voted elected officers for the ensuing year: President, Ben- jamin &, Balley of New London; vice president, Henry Sellew of Bast Hamp- ton; secretary, J. B. Baldwin of Willi- man corresponding secretary and treasurer, Capt. Charles Fenton of Willimantic. Company vice presidents: A company, Elihu Olmstead of East Hampton; B, F. A. Rich of Westfield; Masg,; C, Cornelius Fowler of Noank; D. J. 'H. Stearns of Mansfield; E, Col. { Charles T. Stanton of Stonington; F, Albert Leeds of New London; G, C. G. Stanton of Westerly, R. L; H, John H. Selden of Cobalt: T, Capt. James Stan- ¥ Executive committee: N. L. Bishop of Norwich, Capt. Charles Fen- ton of Willimantic and Vine R. Frank- lin of Brooklyn, Adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock. Dinner Serve An elaborate dinner was served the comrades and gueets in the post's din- Ing hall by the members of Francis §. Long Woman's Relief corps, N. 28, at 12,30 o'clock. Grace was sald by Rev. Louls M. Flocken, pastor of the Meth- odist Episcopal church. The list of the dead for the past year was read by Secretdry J. B. Baldwin as follows: Company A, B. . Smith, Ralph Brew- er; C, Lieut, John F. Randall, Leonard Watrous; D, Frank L. Babcock, George . King: F, Lodowlck Leeds; G, Oliver F. Wright, H. Dennison, L. Brown; I, George Wallen; K, Charles Copeland, Allen B. Shippee, George I. Freeman. Taps were then sounded hy Bugler Samuel Gandreau of Company L, First regiment, C. N. G., and all took seats &nd partook of the fine repast provided. Afternoon Session. At 2 o'clock the comrades again went Into executive session for the transac- tlon of such other business as was necessary and to listen to many able remarks of a reminiscent and humor- ous nature. Secretary Baldwin thanked the comrades for the honor bestowed in electing him successor to such an able man as Mr, Smith and then read letters of regret from the following ab- sent comrades: William 8, Hubbell of New York, Col: Charles. W. Burpee of Hartford, Aaron S. Dutton of Durant, Cedar county, Ta, and* William H. Douglass. Praver was then offered by Rev. Mr. Flocken. Comrade Dwight Pond then pald a Kigh tribute to late Comrade B. B. Smith and upon his motion it was voted that a medallion badge be pro- vided with his portrait for the com- rades at the forty-first reunion, to be worn and cherished by them In honor 60-62 North Street. Telephone connection. of Comrade Smith’s marvelous record as a true Christian soldler. That is the quality Connecticut. H. C.'MU!IRAY. Presh Ghe Willimantic Savings Institute Progressive conservatism is the real key- note of American Industrial achievement. bank ---because it implies solidity and strength---and that is the dominant char- acteristic. of this particular bank---one of @e strongest in the commonwedlth of 2 Yo S O R £ P VAT, P VRIS S G e illimantic, Dani DT T T T T T PP T PP Invited to Norwich. William H, Carver of was voted an homrmmw _of the as- socfation and erick R. Amidon, whose father was a member, was voted an assoclate member.. N..L. Bishop of Norwich extended an invitation to the association to hold the forty-first re- union at the Buckingham Memorial in Norwich, and upon his motion to that effect it was voted to hold next year's session there, . L Social Features. Mrs, Jlenry T. Burr, accompanied by Miss Mariowr }g“ then rendered very effectively the Battle Hymn of the Re- public. The secretary next read @n excellent - letter of regretefrom Mayor Daniel P. Dunn, in which were voiced many sentiments that touched. the hearts of all present at his inability to be present at the reunion. The Speakers. Brief speeches bubbling over with wit, humor, pathos. and reminiscences were made by these: John L. Tift of Providence, R. I; Rev, Louls M. Flock- en of Willimantic; B. F. Bailey, presi- dent-elect, of New London; a solo, Tenting Tonight, Mrs. Burr, accompa- niled by Miss Hall; address by n. Willlam A. Aiken-of Norwich, who re- lated at some length historical charac- teristics of famed men of affairs, par- ticwlarly with reference to the Grand Army of the Republic; Capt. P. F. Taleott of Rockville made a fine speech that was liberally applauded and told several excellent stories. Upon motion of Comrade Dwight Pond it was unan- jmously voted to extend a vote of thanks to the G. A. R. of the city of ‘Willimantic, the Woman’s Rellef corps, the ladies who so royally -enteytained those assembled with vocal and Instru- mental music and all others who help- ed to contribute to the success of the fortieth reunjon. Rev, A. M, Crane of Malden, Mass., gave an able talk, as did also Comrade N. L. Bishop of Norwich, and Mrs. C. B. Buell of East Hampton. Mrs. Burr, accompanied by Miss Hall, then sang The Soldiers’ Chorus and the reunion was brought to a close with all rising and uniting in singing America. Ad- journment was taken at 4.15 o’clock. Comrades Present, These comrades were present: Company A—Arthur G. Olmstead and Elihu Olmstead of East Hampton, W. D. Freeman of Portland, J. H. Fuller of Marlbor, Fred Kongibel of Waterbury, James Mallon of New Britain, T. H. Hodge of Glastonbury, Hiram C. Loo- mis of Bolton Notch, Austin H. Win- chell of Hartford, Timothy H, Blish of South Manchester, Leander Cotton of East Hartford, Isaac Garrison of Leba- non, Lieut. George P. Edwards ot Col- lingville, Company B—Benjamin B. Baker of Hartford. Company C—Thaddeus Pecor of No- ank, Benjamin F. Bailey of New Lon- don, George T. Meech of Middletown, Cornelius Fowler of Noank, Francis B. Gallup of Groton. Company D—Capt. A. M. Crane of Mass., Capt. Charles Fenton of Willimantic, J, B. Baldwin of Willl. mantie, Dennis Flaherty of Williman- tic, Albert Church of Chaplin, John ‘Bolles of Willimantic, , Francis Jacobs of Willimantic, J. H. Stearns of Mans- field, Horace Chester of Chaplin, D. O, TLombard of Guilford. Company E—John L. Tift of Provi- dence, R. Maj. Charles T. Stanton of Stonington, Palmer Hewlett of Groton. " Company F—John C. Ladd of Groton, Albert Leeds of New London, Hiram Taylor of Northampton, Mass., Henry B. Lawrence of New London, William Root of Southbridge, Mass, John C. Ladad of Middletown. A Company G—Jared A, Gallup of Moosup, George H. Denrison of New London, Charles A. Clark of Westerly, R. I, John B. Brown of Westerly, R. I, Michae] Welch of Westerly, R. I. Company H—Capt. George Shepard of Willimantic, James Benjamin of New London, 'G._ Carpenter of East Hampton, Henry Sncw of Bast Hamp- ton, John H. Seiden of Middle Haddam, John Wall of East Hamptop, Isaac Avery of Norwich, John G. wis of South Coventry. Company 1—J, H. Dariels of Middle- town, L. W, Coates of Bridgeport, P. J. Donahue of Waterbury, James Stanley of Norwich. Company K—Capt. J. M. Shepard of Allston, Mass, Harry 8. Wilson of Moosup, Henry F. Newton of Plain- field, Vine R. Franklin of Brooklyn, George Prentice of Putnam, Barton Carver of Killingly, T Pond of Brooklyn, Hiram 8, Johnson of Paw- tucket, R. I, N, P. Thomnson of Cen- tral Village, Nathan L. Bishop of Nor- wich, Capt. P. F. Talcott of Rockville and ‘“Snowball” John Farragut of Brooklyn. JURORS SELECTED, At Meeting of Board of Selestmen on Tuesday. has been nPotnM -ganis Methodist church at Sheiburne Falls, Mass,, where g new organ has been in- stalled, Mr. Blish wil| also be gen- eral musical Girector for the society. OBITUARY. Mary Rose Deneault, Mary Rose Deneault died at 1.30 o ciock Tuesday afternoon at her home, 950 Main street, after an iliness of two days. She leaves her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Deneault, and two sisters, Lena and Leoida. She was 8/ years old. ‘In General. ,Charles M. Thompson was one of the local Odd Fellows to attend the exer- cises at Hartford Tuesday. . Gen, E. 8. Boss and John J. Hickey have gone to Seber lake, Maine, for a two weeks' fishing trip. The Genera]l spends two weeks in the spring and fall there annually, "The ¢k payroll for the week ending May 15 _was $701, apportioned as fol- lows: Police department $131, street department $298.86, constructing ers $26L61, maintaining sewers $9.53. Personals, Frank L. Alpaugh s entertalning his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. . Al- yaugh of Providence. Miss Mary Lennon, matron of St Joseph’s _hospital, is making a brief visit to New York city. Miss Marion H. Preston, who has ‘been the guest of Mrs. James E. Hay- den, returned to her home in Provi- dence Tuesday. ' DANIELSON. 8upt, Hector McConnell Resigns—Gol- den Wedding Celebration of Hon. and Mrs. Timothy E. Hopkins— Cashier Prince at High School. Hector McConnell has resigned as superintendent of the mill of the Dan- felson Cotton company. Conrad Richard of Willimantic has been the guest of friends in Daniel- son. y Dr. J. H. Gillineau of Manville, R. 1, is considering locating in Daniel- son to flll the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. C. J. Leclaire. Caught 400 Pout. Henry Lagre and Charles Morin caught 400 pout at the Middle reser- voir in Kast Killingly Monday after- noon. F. L. Patterson of New York has been a recert visitér in Danielson. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Putnam have Dbeen close observers of the postmen’s troubles in Paris during the past week. Returning from Abroad. Ward W. Bill, brother of A. G. Bill, and Mrs. Bill, who have been tour- ing in the fast east, sail Saturday for New York from Burope. They will visit in Danielson aud also with relatives in Willimantic. FUNERAL. Stephen Hogan. The funeral of Stephen Hogan was Hield trom his home in South Killingly ‘Tuesday, Rev. D. J. Neily officiating. Burial wiil be today (Weinesday) at Washington, R. I Mr. Hogan is sur- vived by one daughter, Mrs, Clara Bullard, and two sons, Stephen of Providence and Peter of East Kill- ingly. CASHIER PRINCE Addresses Students in Commercial Course at High School. Nathan D. Prince, cashier of the Windham County National bank, gave an address before the students in the commercial course at Killingly high echool Tuesday morning on The Na- tional Banking System and Currency, Mr. Prince, a graduate of K. H. S, class of '9%, reviewed the upbuilding of the national banking system, ex- plaining its organization, maintenance, methods and expansion in detail. The speaker raviewed the legislative en- actments regulating th: operation of national banks and in the course of his talk told th: students many interest- mg things that have to do with the cirenlation, investment and safeguard- Ing of national bank funds. Mr. Prince also exhibited a collection of old state Lank notes in use during and prior to the civil war. GOLDEN WEDDING Hon. and Mrs. Timothy E. Hopkins Commemorate Anniversary. At a special meeting of the board of scclectmen Tuesday a list of electors subject to jury duty was prepared and will be sent- to the jury commission- crs for ratification. The commission- ers will select a half of the men named in the list and eliminate the balance. A noticeable feature is the absence of al! present electors on the present list und those listed constitute in a large measure men who have not previously served, ‘They are elected to serve from September 1, 1909, to September Mr. and Mrs, Timothy E. Hopkins passed the golden milestone of their wedded life Tuesday - and at their beautiful home on Main street the event was marked by a luncheon in the afternoon and a reception in the evening to which many relatives and L 1510. "‘The Complete list 18 as fol- | friendy were bidden. Many of the o flowers of May were included in the I B e . Acmioy, | beautiful interior decorative arrange- ment and the rogms were fragrant with the mass of blooms. A Worces- ter caterer served the luncheon, At the reception Mr. and Mrs, Hop- kins were assisted in receiving by their son, Earle Cook Hopkins, and Mrs. Hopkins of Worcester and by their daughter, Bisle M., and her hus- band, John Young of Portland, Or gon. Congratulations were showered upon the bride and groom of half a century past and ¢he keynote of all 'he Joseph R. Batting, Franklin R. Ben- nett, Edward G. Blllings, Joseph Oc- tave Blanchette, Louis Bonin, John A, Bowman, Henry A. Bugbee, Michael Casey, Darius. Clark, Dennis Clifford, James F. Clune, J. Delorane Conant, Fred A. Davoll, Willlam A, Dawson, Tatrick F. Donahue, Bert K. Dow, Henry L. Edgarton, Franklin H, more, Everett Collins, Robert H. Fen- Charles D. Ford, James B. Fuller- Robert J Galligan, Albert Gallup, ton, happy expressions was that many g}';’:;_‘,‘;“;,“Gg;‘e‘:"“'b:;;;”; Gg:_f;;:' more bridal anniversaries may mark C & % : ‘| their lives. The guests numbered George ‘A. Hammond, James Harris, John J. Heney, Charles R. Hibbard, Lawrence A. Hickey, Charles M. Hol- many out of town persons, some nota- ble in financial and business circles, with which Mr. Hopkirs is identifie brook, Asher B, Holmes, Benjamin Jones, Van Buren Jordan, Fred D. Jordan, Henderson S. Moulton, Dan- iel F. Killourey, Edward F. Kramer, Goédfrey J. La Palme, Edwin H. La- tram, Charles A. Lee, Allison B. Ladd, Fustavus Peabody, William C. Lyman, Ceorge Hatch, Henry Hatch, Henry Harvey, Willlam F. Maine, Arthur S. Potter, Charles H. Backus, Frederick J. Taber, Everett D. Hopkins, Benoni Mr. and 3 ried May 18, 18 tor of the Coni Chepachet, R. I They have two ohil- dren, Barle Cook Hopkins of Worces- ter, and Mrs. John Young of Port land, Three grandchildren also add 10" the happiness of their Ideal life: Timothy Earle Hopkins 2d, Philip Bates Hopkins, sons of Mr. and Mrs, E, C. Hopkins, and, Elsa _Hepkins to seek first in your N. D. Webster, Trg‘as. meningitis. {mont Fates, William P, Barstow, Arthur C. B set, Leslie ¥, Hartson: Witiam 1. | Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johu Young. i Ve Mackiatoon” Minden: | activity and unliminished capacity. for obtaining and- enjoving in the fullest measure the best that life holds ark pre-eminent characteristics of bath Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins. Their years of maturity are brightly illuminated ~with the happiness that is linked with love, health and prosperity Thejr residence and its beautiful surround- mg grounds suggest, as ontward sym- bols, the harmonious beauty of live inspired by high ideals and on which the golden sunset of life's afternoon stil sheds its full luster. Of Good Rhode Island Stock. Mrs. Hopkins, who was Miss Mar- cella 3. Cook, daughter of the lave James S, Cook of Burrillville, R. I, is actively interested in the local circles ibat make the most of art and litera- ture and is possessed of a charming| personality that has endeared her to a host of friends, % A Man of Prominence. Timothy Earle Hopkins is the son bas een flled with' of Carver and Abby K. (Manchester) Metzger, Robert E. Mitchell, Patrick F. Moriarty, Joseph Mullen, Lyman A. Niehols, Elmer Norton, Jeremiah E. Sullivan, Charles B. Pomeroy, Isaac Sanpderson, Jr. Albert C. Scripture. _DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Seymour M. Robinson. Seymour M., the year old son of Mr, artl Mrs, Clarence Robinson of Spring ‘Hill, Mansficld, died Tuesday morning at’ the home of its parents of spinal : Gerard Boucher. The funeral of Gerard, the six old son of Mr. and Mrs. Adel- ard. Boucher of 38 Maple avenue, was held Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. Fuller Will Filed for Probate. The will of the late George B. Full- er of Columbia achieved ‘eminence and honor through his indomitable energy and ability and by uprightness has won & command- ing uence, as s the entire confidence and- respect of the people who know him. Mr. Hopkins is one of a family of seven children and was born December 5, 1835. in Durrill ville, R. 1, where he resided until 186-. After leaving Burrillsville, Mr. Hop- kins was successfully engaged in bu iness in Providence for a perfod of three years and in®1365 located in Thompson. Here he engaged in the manpfaciure of cotton goods, contini- ing until 1370, when he returned to his native town , and established a woolen goods manufactory. -With this industry Mr. Hopkins. has ever since been actively and successfully iden! fied, In 1876 he suffered a severe los in the terrible floods which devastated s0 much property in Burriliville d vicinity, but with chara-uristic vix he started snew, this time in Fitch- burg, Mass, where he remained until 1880, -manufacturing woolens and tuilding up an extensive trade. Identified h Town's Best Interests. In 1880, Mr. Hopkins took up his permanent residence in Danieison. He is identified with numerous iraportant mercantile-a- d financta® § ing treasurer of the Jesse facturing company of Fall River, pres- ident of the Crystal Water company of Danlelson, a vice president of the Federal Trust company of Eoston, a director of the Windham County Na- tional bank, and treasurer of the Pennsylvania Furnace company of Lebanon, Pa., which has a paid up capital’ of $3,000,000, Pclitically, Mr. Hopkins is 2 staunch republican, join« ing the party at-its organization in 1856, and casting his first presidential vote for Lincoln in 1860. In 1868 he represented Thompson in the legisla- ture. He has served. with distinction as a member of the republican state central committee and has thrice been Lenored by election as a delegate to Ye national conventions of the party, being seated as a member from Con- necticut in the conventi ms at Chicago ir. 1888, at Minneapolis, in 1892, and in_Chicage, in 1908. Mr. Hopkins is & prominent and ac- tive Mason, and a member. of vary commandery, K. T, of Provi- dence. He has gained an honorable pogition in public and political lifc, and is one of the most respected men in southern ~ew England. Visit From Former Pastor. Rev, Edward Anderson, formerly a pastor of ths Westfleld Congregation- al church, was & visitor in Danielson “Tuesday, PUTNAM. Negligent Husband Sent to Jail—K. of C. to Confer Third Degree—Band Concerts Promised — Bay State Worsted Mill May Start Up. Mrs. Lucy J. Flelds of Brookline, Mass., visited in Putnam Tuesday. Percy Waterman has a new Pope- Hartford automobile. Miss Sarah Fulton of Danielson, manager of the Keystone store, has come to Putnam to live, James C. Rich of Southbridge visit- ed in Putnam Tuesday. Napoleon Langlols of Providence was the guest of friends in Putnam Tuesday. . Unclaimed Letters. Letters ‘addressed _as follows remain unclajmed at the Putnam postoffice: W. Manchester, D. A. Sullivan, Albert Maynard, Dennis Murphy, Lawrence Skanley, George A. Torrey, R. R. Wil liams, Mrs. M. B. Brown. A Correction. An error in the Putnam news of Tuesday made the fumeral notice of Mrs, Alexis O. Bibeault read Alexis O, Bibeault. In Jail for Non-Support. Magloire Brodeur went to jall for thirty days from the city court Tues- day moruing on a charge of non-sup- port. Brodeur’s fine and ccsts amount- €d to $9.29 and he was allowed the op- tion of furnishing $100 bonds to sup- port his wifc for the Dext six months or going to jail for the period men- tloned. No one could be found who was willing to take a chance on Bro- deur'’s belng industrious and a dutiful husband for half a year, and he there- fore was taken over to serve out his gentence. After Violators of Pure Food Laws. Once again the agents of the state who keep close tabs on the observance of the requirements of the pure food and drug acts, have been glving their attention to Putnam. Last year fines were Imposed on local dealers for vio- lations of the law and the outcome of the mors recent inspection will Dbe awaited with interest. * CADET BAND To Give Several Summer Concerts. Through the courtesy of the Putnam Cadet band, the citizens will be priv- fleged to enjoy several concerts dur- ing the coming summer. The organ- jzation is developing nicely and as a body of musicians will supply some good concerts this summer. - Funeral of Michael Barry at Woon- socket, Mrs. M. M, Dwyer was at Woon- socket Tuesday to attend the funera] of a relative, Michael Barry, Dr. William F. Barry, who has lived in the viclnity of Woonsocket for 50 years. Mr. Barry has been engaged in the general produce business for 22 years. He leaves his wife, four sons and five danghters, one of the daugh- ters being Mrs. Frank Evans of Plain- field, Conn. Burial of Mrs. Melissa Wilcox. The body of Mrs, Melissa Wilcox, who died at Ballouville, was brought to Putnam Tucsday afternoon for bur- ial in Grove street cemetery. Louls E. Kennedy of Danielson has charge of the arrangements Cargill Council to Confer Third De- gree. Cargill council, No. 64, K. of C, is making arrangements for the con- ference of the third degrée on a class of candidates some time during June. Candidates from other nearby towns will recelve the degree at the same time, and it is expected the event will be the most notable In the history of the local council for several years. Cassidy May Be Signed. Cassidy, the university of Rochester pitcher, whose home is in Webster, looks attractive to the management of the Putnam team of the Eastern Con- recticut league, and he may be sign- ed to play with the local team after the close of the college year. If Put- uam gets him no team in the league will have anything in the way of a tox artist who has anything on Cas- sidy, who is really good enough to malke a faster league than the Eastern Gonnecticut. Brief Mention. A Providence firm of roofers dom- pleted on Tuesday repairs to the roof of the building of the Wheat Bullding Y father of | returned from a month's stay in idence. Mrs. A Sykes returned to Wau Tuesday afier spending a few with jocal relatives. Rev. and Mrs. F. D, Sargent have been in Windham, where Mr, Sargent officiated at the funeral of the only child of Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Hart- son. . Miss Ruth Danfels of the Roose- veit hospital nurses’ staff, New York, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Daniels, in Ring street. At Colchester Funeral. Miss S. Elizabeth Clarke is in Col- chester attending -the funeral of George Lindsley, who. died in Denver, Col., Saturday. The deceased is sur- vived by three brothers, Dr. James Lindsley of New London, Israel Linds- ley of Providence, formerly of this city, and Charles Lindsléy, living in the “west, An enjoyable meeting of the O. M. club was held with Miss Gertrude Hall in Groye street Tuesday evening. Pratt Fortraits were read and discussed, Refreshments were served by the host. ess, MISSIONARY SOCIETY Holds Meeting at the Congregational Parsonage. A meeting of the Woman's Mission- ary society was held at the Congre- gational parsonage Tuesday afternoon. The president, Mrs. ¥. D. Sargent, pre sided, and the topic was Siam. The Ralph Kenyon Protastant Mlssions, Mrs. Milo War- The Congregational Mission, Mre. L. Keith; Boys' and Girls' Echools, Mrs, Walter Wheaton; Ob- stacles, Resu'ts and Influence, Mrs. F. W. Perry; Who Would You Like to Be if "You Were a Misslonary? —Mrs. Charles K. Shaw; Where Would You Send §5,000, if you had it, to aesist in Missionary Work? Miss Marguerite Mansfcld. Othor papers of interest wers read by Mrs. H. J. Thayer and Mrs. ¥. J. Daniels. JEWETT CITY. Edward Dwyer, 15, Fatally Injured— tal Statistics for April—Mesting of Missionary Societies. A fatal accident happened at Aspi- nook bleachery at 7.45 Tuesday morn- ing. Edward Dwyer, fifteen years of age, who has been employed in the bleaching department for two months, was going up On the freight elevator. When between the second and third floors he got down on his hands and knees and attempted to look over the sids His head struck the heavy bal last, which forced his body through the narrow space between the sidi and the elevator. Although terribly crished he managed to climb down the latticework to the main floo ‘where he lay down. Dr. 8. H. Holmes was summoned, but the lad died in a balf-hour after he was injured. There were no outward evidences of ln,urf. excepting bleeding at the mouth, evi- dence of concussion of the brain, and internal injuries, the verdict pro- nounced by Medical Exeminer G. H. Jennings, Undertaker John A. Hourigan re. moved the body to the boy's home. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dwyer, one sister, An- nie, and six brothers, Michael, Danlel, John, Frank, Matthew and Timothy Dwyer. VITAL STATISTICS. Deaths Exceeded Births During Last Month, The vital statistics for the month of April show seven births, four mar- riages and nine deaths. ‘The deaths were those of Joseph Deckleck, ca: Lawrence A. Panton, ; Barah J. .Fletcher, heart di eusé; Andrew Comager, elephantiasis with ulceration of les, Geor} Sheldon, consumption; Jeffrey O'Con. nell, axposure to cold and alcoholism; Joseph T. Cyr, pneumonia; Lavallte, meningitis; Thom 1an, cerebral hemorrhag Baptist Mission Circle Meets. The Baptist Woman’s Mis met in the vestry on Tu noon. Mrs. Brown, the vice president, The time was Cook gave an home missionas ton, and Mrs. W. H. Whiteman & re- port of the eastern Connecticut con- ference of the W. B, F. M. held in New London last week. Congregational M Se: The Woman's Missionary society of the Congregational church held its regular meeting at the parsonage on Tuesday _afternoon. The onresident. Mrs, G. W. Robinson, presided. Mii 8. Nettie Johnson and Mrs. G. H. Jen- nings were appointed programme com- mittee for the next meeting. Mras. Samuel Geer read an article on Dis- content in Joppa. The ladies enjoyed a solo, Shepherd Divine, 1 Come, sung by Mrs. F. D, Ballow Miss Martha Bothwell read a letter from Roy Snell from Wales, Alaska, Mrs. G. W. Rob. inson gave @ report of the recent meet: ing at Wauregan, Mrs. W. read a parody on an old g0 conducted questiong and answe with reference to the needs of the Church Bullding soclety. Concludes Term of Enlistment. Clifford Langlals, who has served in the navy on the Virginia for two years and four months, has returned to his home here, having left the navy. Notes. Mrs. Walter Hancook of Franklin, . 1s a_guest at her parents’, Mr. and Mrs, Otis Horton's. L. A. Thornton and Miss Ruby Thornton have returned from a visit in Providence. If They Could Talk. It's a safe bet that if those animals in the African jungle could talk they would call Teddy worse names than vl '.‘wanna. Tumbo."—Milwaukee Semti- nel. Of those corpuscies in your blood been called ‘‘Littie 1 remedial _’ul';-wm,—“m-d.fi brought here for plot from Salt Lake City on Wed- Linsley was formerly of a graduate of Bacon academy. He leaves two brothers, Dr. of New London and " Westchester was a caller here Monday. Harold Smith returned Monday from a few days’ visit with friends in North nesday. this town and Israel Linsley of Putnam. Westcl ‘Willilam H. Van Horn of Willimantic was the guest of friends in town over Sunday and Monday. * Ready for Endurance Run. The committee on the endurance run which comes oft Saturday went over the course again were put up along the routs on cross roads, indicating the direction to fol- low. Daniel T. Willlams of East Hampton is at his residence on Broadway for a few days. i Oliver Woodhouse lodge, K. of P. held a meeting in Pythian hall Tues- day onlns. tendance. The minstrel the Old Pl dances, etc., were well rendered. amme was as bbit, the musical moke; Mitc] Darkfown Flirte tette, Tkh. lhllt O{Ihflu sketcl ‘The 'b{'m enjoyed after WARRENVILLE PASTOR Reslans to Go to Montville Church—Rev. G. C. Chappell's Call. Rev. G. C. Chappell, pastor of the f COLCHESTER. Body of George Linsley Brounht from Salt Lake City—Plans for Endurance Run, ‘was in makis ‘The y of ley ‘William Raymond of ‘hester, Monday. ‘There was & " Hil's Octoroon company, of fourteen colored people, gave a good tvening. The programme W n , opening with Life on tation, In which songs, second part of the tollows: Mr. Jack 1l & LeVin ki of harmony, who #; Biilts Copes, ~sena ‘Rastus and Dinah, In on Rind. the show. Warrenville Baptist church, excellent evengelistic sermon Sunday forenoon, May 16th, and at its close tendered his resignation, to accept the unanimous call to the Union Baptist chureh of Montville, teen years’ pastorate Dr. Chappell has also werved ms pastor at Westford for three years, and at Westford Hill for Durin, three ears. Th’chllflh at Warrenville is thor- oughly organized and permeated with an agressive spirit. Among things accomplished by pastor and peo- ple during these years are the repair- ing of the interlor of the church and age, purchase of a new orga books and Bibles for the church, an ndlvidual commun- jon service, new lamps, library case new hymnals, son 500 volumes. o Asnford assoctation bas been | yeeeup, Comm entertained twice, and the Sunday school convention once. Mr. ed in the hearts ple, and has the of fleld ot tabor, though regretts parture. THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL CO. How About That Mower? NOW is the time to call at our NEW STOCK of Lawn Mowers," the most durable and easlest running mower made. are over 600 in use on the parks of New York City. We have three differ- ent sizes to choose from. ‘ Don't forget that we have experi. enced workmen who do Steam Heating -and Tinning. They are always at your command. For a hurry call telephone HARDWARE and H Main Street, aprisW TING. 'm referrin, Eleventh St. and University PL | & SENTOR DIabLE. §6 Atium 86 NEW YORK CITY, aoe One Block West of Broadway. The oniy sheolutely medern tis: || PAINTING! PAYNTING! Location central, yet quiet || That is dut business afa*now is the 400 rooms, 200 with bath, per day upwards, Excellent attached. -Moderate prices. pane Rt the trip up in his touring car. Dr. James Linsley of New London wn Monday calling on friend: Linsley was in the entertainment commit- tee is makihg arrangements for a soclal the last of the month. Qood Entertainment. ge hall Monday rs; The Dixie rogramme whole gompany entitled Bancing was . Chappell served the assoclation as moderator in 1904 and as clerk for six years, Is sec retary of the Bible union,and has serv ‘very acceptably as a member of the school board. l‘)wh:u this lnlnl L\amfl” 3 s won a largs Yt Chlwl« the Warrenville peo- high esteem of many tow! le not affillated with the church, who will with the mem- bers wish for every success in the new uperfluous Hair Bemoved by the New Prineiple . ANDREW E. MEECH, PLUMBING Danielson, Conn. 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