Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 16, 1912, Page 10

DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS DANIELSON Fhree Flying Squirrels Fall from Chim- ney—A Picture to Be Paine Memorial —Change in Pentecostal Church Plans. Rt. Rev, F Johnson, D. D,, bishop coadjttor of Missourdi, comes to St. Al- ban’s church this (Thursday) evening. Frederick Shumway returned Wed- nesday from a visit with friends in| Boston. Today, Ascension da gerved with special James’ church. will be ob- George A. Christie of Worcester was @ visitor with friends in Danlelson on Wednesday. Mrs. W. H. Judson has been guest of Mr, and Mrs. C. E, Young in Worcester. Flying Squirrels in Chimney. #hree flying squirrels fell into the fireplace from the chimney when a fire was started Tuesday in one of the summer cottages at Alexander's Lake. It is reported from Canterbury that young pigs are selling for $4 apiece in that section of the country, Held at County Jail. sentenced to serve terms in the state prison are now held at the ceunty jail in Brooklyn—Joel R. L. Dongles, who was sentenced at the erm of court, and Robert Jen- ntenced in Willimantic Tues- Two men Paine Memorial to Be a Picture. The memorial for James M. Paine being arranged for by Principal Rob- ert K. Bennett and students, is to be in the form of a picture, subject to be selected, to be hung within the high school building. June this year will be marked by an unusual number of weddings in Dan- jelgon and surrounding towns. It was stated Wednes that the J the Danielson wood hot ashes that set a refuse had been sel cause of the fi working plan w. box in which tt ablaze a e Brain Before Brawn. The bas@ball team of Killingly High school went to Webster Wednesday afternoon to play Webster high, with three men missing from the local line- up as the resu f scholarship restric- tions placed by Principal Bennett, who will insist that the boys make good at their studies do at the na- tional pastime. Fire Fighters Alert. rdette C. lopkins timed the speed before they of the local fire department in getting out on the alarm late Tuesday night. It was just six minutes from the first 801 of the call to the time that a ® m was turned into the blazing structure, volunteer department this is a record to boast of, but no bet- ter than was done by the local men many times before, Danielson has one of the best little d tments of the kind in Connecticut. Scores of tons of old iron are being ghipped from Danielson this week. This gunk is being taken from a lot at t corner of High and Potter streets, where it has been accumulated and stored by a local deale Old boilers, heavy shafting, gears and many other varieties of mill fittings and machinery included in lot, Much of the stuff came from factories in this town and the surrounding country. Poor Show for Brides Under Age. Contrary to atement recently made to an inquirer by the editor of a Worcester paper, a young woman un- der age cannot obtain marriage li- cense in Connecticut unless she can present the issuing authority, who Is the town clerk, consent from parents or guardian. This fact had to be im- pressed on a young couple who came to Danielson this week from Provi- dence and nse rom Town the marriage lice T 50 Clerk ank The girl w und Within a f weeks in Danielson a young man was arrested on a charge of jury be- cause he made affidavit that his bride- elect was 21 years old, when as a mat- ter of fact she was barely 16, this when taking out a license to be married. There hav cases talked of, how- ever, T in Windham county towns censes have been ob- tained, couples when the girl in the may have stretched the truth point two in answering the question as to her age. It is not always easy f 1 town clerk to be sure how old Ann (or Pauline, Fannie o Jane) rea i She may look like 30 and be but 19, and she may look 17 and and, ete.; this seems the safest way to finish it. Change in Church Plans. is stat the plans for the 1teco: 1 to be constructed on the indation already in on the site on Academy street are to be may be reduced. The announcement rontains the information that a new pet of plans will be secured, bids ask- ed for and the work :ommenced as soon as possible, Play Repeated. Moosup amateurs who presented the The Prince of 1. in Daniel- re made the subject of many mentary remarks Wedn y those who attended the vroduc- Local Notes. The officers and members of the ex- Feutive committee of the Killingl ligh School Alumni association are o hold a meeting in a few days to make arrangements for the annual re- ception given for ithe members of the graduating class. A large veranda has been complet- ed on the east and south sides of the cottage at Camp Whippoorwill, leased the Killingly Hunting and Fishing ub for a period of five vears, Sev- eral outings are to bhe held at the eamp during the season that is now opening STONINCTON Wax Rate Subject of Discussion at orough Meeting—Arrangements for Memorial Day—Wedding Invitations. The taxation within the borough of Stonington on property was considered Tuesday evening at a meeting held when a tax to pay'the expenses of the borough government was to have been made. There is at present a small as- sessment on property within the bor- ough at a rate of 10 mills. This, to- gether with the town tax of 15 mi makes a large rate, and the question will come up for settlement Tuesday evening, May 28, at a meeting to be held in Borough hall. It was voted Tuesday evening that a tax of § mills on the dollar be levied and assessed on all the estate, both real and per- sonal, within tha borough limits on the town assessment, and that said tax be collectable and payable on Sept. 4, 1912. This vote was duly seconded. The vote showing the resulotion lost, on motion of J. 8, Anderson, Jr, ad- journment was taken fo the date named above. Invited to Rye Wedding. Manyv Stonington people have re- ceived invitations to the marriage of Mise Eunice Ciift Mallory, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mallory, of Brooklyn, N. Y. and George Edgar Hite, Jr. The ceremony will 1ake place Baturday, June 8, at 330 p. m, ai the Presbyterian church, Rye, N. Y. Plans for Memorial Day, At a meeting of J. F. Trumbull post, No, 82, G. A. R, Tuesday evening ar- rangements for observance of Mems- rial day were made. The invitation of Rev. Dwight C. Stone to atlend ser- vice &5 the Second Congregaiiopal services at St. the church Sunday merning, May 26, was accepted. 'The post and members of the W. R. C. will be present. The usual pregramme will be fellowed on the 30th. Members of the post will decorate the graves in the several | cemeteries and partake ef a lunch at Brayton's hall. Thirty crease—Tatro Coeaching School Pomfret Team—Worcester Learns of Secret Marriage—Memorial Day Ar- rangements Completed. Miss Carolyn Levin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Levin of Salem, Mass., and Bdward Morrill, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Morrill, of Wor- cester, are to be married at Salem, June 4. Untll within a few months| Mr. Morrill was manager of the Brad- ley theater in this eity. Mr. and Mrs. Morrill will go to Nlagara Falls on/ their wedding trip. | Thirty-six Apply for Pension Increase | Up to Wednesday night 36 persons} recelving pensions from the govern- ment for service in the civil war and resident in Putnam, have made appli- | cation for an increase, as provided for in the bill that has just been passed by congress, . All the local applicants | are eligible for and seek an advance to $30 a month. None of them present, unless fortunately favored by a special act of congress, is receiving at more than $20, which w the regu- | lar maximum up to the time that the | new law went into effect. Tatro Coach at Pomfret. Eugene Tatro, who is known in all| the baseball towns of eastern Connec- ticut as one of the fastest and most | aggressive players that has been ¢ a Putnam team in recent years, | coaching the team of Pomfret school | for its season’'s campaign. Mr. Tatro s that the Pomfret team for 1912 as fast as was that which repre- sented the school in 1911, which is the | same as saying the fastest team lhat“ Pomfret has had Accident at Mill. | Employes at the Putnam Wnnleni company are out on an enforced va- cation as the result of the breaking of | some gears having to do with the op- | eration of the water wheel at the| plant. Wednesday a coffer dam was being built to determine the extent of | the damage. The mill will probably | be stopped for several days. This is| the first time that such an accident| has interfered with the operation of| the mill in forty years. | Marriage Made Known. There is a sequel to one of the mar- riages of Massachusetts couples re-| united in this city. J, F. Jones Mabel Eldridge, both of er, decided that they would nothing for the present to their ends about their matrimonial ven- ture in Connecticut. The secret is out, however, due to the investigation of a Vorcester reporter. Mr. and Mrs. Jones since their marriage have beer living apart to keep the happening se- cret. A Worcester paper of Wednes- day says that Jones denied that he had been married when asked about it, but afterwards admitted the truth of the matter. Mr. Jones is an elastic truss manufacturer in Worcester. He s about 35. Mrs. Jones is about the same age. They were married here by Rev. George D. Stanley of the Metho- dist church, Pleased With Trolley Express. Putnam manufacturers and business men have expressed much satisfaction over the prospect of the establishment of a trolley express service between this eity and Providence. An agent of the Rhode Island company has been in town interviewing shippers. 1t is understood that he was given censid- erable encouragement. One concern that has mueh business for public car- riers frem Putnam te Providenee. is se pleased with the trolley express pro- ject that it is considering the installa- tien of a siding to connect its plant and the line of the Connecticut cem- pany. OBITUARY. Frank Spencey. Frank Sponcey, about 60, died at his home on Church street, Wednes- day merning after an illness of about a week., He had been a resident of this city for many years, and is re- membered by the older residents as a cornetist of nete. His occupation was that of shoemaking and cobbling. Mr. Sponcey was the father of 21 chil- dren. He was a member of St. Mary's parish. His wife has been dead a number of years. Memorial Day Plans, All arrangements for Memorial day have been completed. It was an- nounced Wednesday that Major John McGinley of New London is to be the orator of the day. fcation of the soldiers’ monument will be the special feature of the exerciscs of the day. In order that the exer- cises at the monument will not be de- layed, the ceremonies at Grove street cemetery will consist only of prayer, Rev. George D. Stanley officiating, and the decoration of the graves of the honored dead. In this latter trihute the veterans will be assisted this year by 20 students of Putnam high school —ten boys and ten girls. Upon the return from the cemete to the monument the different organ- izations will form a hollow square about the memorial, with the speakers and invited guests in the center. Mrs. Lillie Leach, representing the Woman’s Relief corps, wh rajsed the fund for the monument, will make the ad- dress of welcome and tender the me- morial as a gift to the city of Putnam. The response and acceptance for the | eity will be by Mayor Archibald Mac- donald. Another gift to the city the same time will be a beautiful flag. Musical numbers will be included in the programme arranged. Heard and Seen. Dr. E, F. Perry, president of the Windham County Medical society, will attend the meeting of the State Medi- cal society to be held in New Haven, May 22-23. Pomfret street has be n attacked by the sewer builders and is now torn up from Bugbee's corner to the foot of the hill. various committees league was held A meeting of of the Clean City the municipal building Wednesday evening. Thomas McDermott will attend the | Red Sox-White Sox game at Boston today (Thursday). Charles K. Shaw has been signed t play with the Monitors of the Paw- tucket Intercity league. Mr, was the best catcher in the old ern Connecticut league, being an ceptionally heavy hitter. Mrs. F. F. Russell will have members of the Girls’ Friendly society of St. Philip’s church at her home for the | a meeting this (Thursday) evening. In observance of Ascension day there will be special services at St, Mary's church tod: (Thursday), M Emily Payne of Burmah is to addre; a union meeting of the wo- man’s missionary societies of the city | in the Baptist church, May 24. Woman and Baseball. One reason a woman never enjoys watching a baseball game is because she never can tell when the umpire ought to be killed.—Galveston News. really This year the ded- | NORWICH BULLETIN, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1912 | | MYSTIC Death of Miss Eunice Eldredge—Con- gregational Pastor’s Outing—Mem- bers of N. G_ W. Club Entertained— Big Night Fer Charity Chapter. Miss Eunice Eldredge died at her home on Eldredge street Wednesday morning after a long and painful ill- ness with heart trouble. She was born in Mystic, July 1, 1841, the daughter of Elam and Hannah Fitch Eldredge, and has always resided in Mystic, She leaves a sister, Miss Eunice Hldredge and a brother George Eldredge. Attended New London Funeral. Many relatives and friends of Miss Helena. May MacNeil, attended her funeral that was held in St. Mary Star of the Sea church, New London. Miss MacNeil was killed on Monday at the Harrison Landing by a Central Ver- mont train. She was well known here, having lived in the Holdredge block up to a few weeks ago. To Supply Congregational Pulpit. Rev. George H. Miner will supply the pulpit of ) the Congregational church at Groton for the week while Rev. James R. Danforth, the pastor, is away at Squirrel Island, Maine, on his annual vacation. Entertained Club. Miss Florence C. Allyn entertained the members of the N. G. W, Club at her home on West Mystic avenue Tuesday evening. Wh was enjoyed and refreshments were served. Miss Mildred Chapman gave some selections on the piano. Those present were Misses Mildred and Edna Chapman, Lillian and Harriette Wilcox, Helen George, Beatrice Riggir Florence Crouch, May Penfield, Grace Walkly, ‘Walter Smith, Harris and Albertus Brown, Chester Chapman, Albert Ifairbrother, Joseph Tyle Kirkland Taylor, EarlWarlbridge. - Charity Chapter, Order, of Eastern Star held a important session Wed- nesday evening in the Masonic temple, JEWETT CITY Methodist Neighberhood Preachers Meet—One Marriage, Three Deaths and Ten Births During Ap The Methodist neighborhood preach- ers’ meeting was held at the Methodist parsonage in Jewett City Tuesday. Ministers were present from Fall River, Danielson, Baltic, Sterling, North Grosvenordale, Moosup and At- tawaugan. Also the former pastor here, Rev. G. D. Btanley, with his wife and children. An election of of- ficers was held, Rev. W, J. Smith of North Grosvenordale being elected as: president, Rev. D. W, Adams of Atta- waugan vice president, Rev. Mr. Gris- wold of Danielson secretary and treas- urer. Mrs. Thatcher served dinner to the compeny. King’s Daughters’ Delegates. The King’'s Daughters’ circlés have elected their delegates to the county convention, which is to be entertained by Dorcas circle at the Methodist church next Wednesday. Whatsoever circle has appointed no delegates, but everyone is expected to attend as a delegate, and the leader, Miss Ruby Thornton, is one by virtue of her of- fice. The delegates from Dorcas circle are the leader. Mrs. William C. Jeffers, Mrs. E. H. Hiscox, Mrs. W. R. Bur- dick., Mrs. S. P. Greene and Mrs. J. H. Tracy. From the Golden Links circie the leader, Mrs. F. E. Williams, and Mrs. W. H. Gane and Mrs. Charles E. Spicer. From the Silver Links circle, the leader, Miss Jean Burleson, and Miss Mary McNicol. The circles are entitled to one delegate for every ten members, besides the leader. April Vital Statistics. The vital statistics for April for the DAVID &, WELLS famous free trader, once \told a friend, “If I had left my money in the Savings Bank I would be worth a great deal \more.” Evidently he made some investments that did not turn out profitably. Thou- sands upon thousands have had the me experience. Mr. Walls probauly had an aequaintance with as many men of aftairs in his day as any citizen of the country, so if he would have ‘been “worth a great deal more,” isn't it a good plan for you to leave your oney in the savings bank. This bank solicits dep s and guar- antees the depositors a safe, sane and \conservative management, according te ‘the law. Savings banks can only invest in such securities as stipulated by law. The Willimantic Savings Institute (Established 1842.) H. C. MURRAY, President. town as filed by Town Clerk Weish show one marriage, Herman ILearned and Elizabeth Sweet, and three deaths—Nellle Shea, of double pneu- monia, Marie Yzzo, of asphyxia, and Marife Kilbossa, capillary bronchitis. There were ten births—Howard Monty, the annual visit and inspection of the | gon of Jose 3 3 S gz o8 ‘s s J ph and Sarah Monty: Jo- work of lHrvq\?xa.n‘c] k"m("' s of l!.fl seph Oscar Leonard Dugas, son of N. D. WEBSTER, Treasurer. state. At .30 o'cloc Supper Wwas | Ogcar and Diana Dugas; Napoleon La- served tothe visitors an dthe memzers | favette Labonne, son of George and of the order after which they as- | Celina Labonne: Agnes Delonia Lar- sembled in the lodge room, the meet- | anger daughn-r’or‘ Moses and \ra:i’ldn ing being presided over by Worthy | Laranger; Grace Mildred Mec(iovern Matron Mrs, Bertha Crane. The floor | gaughter of J. F. and Eilvina McGov- a es work was done in fine style showing {ern: William Alfred Horneson son of much practice by the team. Visitors | Willlam F. and Clara Horneson: — — were present from New London, West- | gipitchy, to Anthony and Maggle Si- erly and Stonington lodges. bitchy: Andrejczg Saverin, Jr., to ‘\‘;, Local Interests. drejczg and Annie Saverin: Joseph Local 0Odd Fellows were much |Dem son of Bolaslow and Zafla pleased on Wednesd to hear that Dfi‘mir : hm‘mu .\(}_\r!‘v Stetson, daugh- Deputy Grand Master Fred C. Burrows | ter of Frank and Emma Stetson s ’ P ) of Pequot lodge No. , I 0. 0. I. had Move to Danielson. One pair of Boy’s or Girl's been ralsed to. the ighest officer of | Mr. and Mrs. William 7. Jackson | extension Roller Skates Free e state, that of Grand Master, and family moved Wednesday {o Dan { . el e ol j ielson, where Mr. Jackson is boss car- | With one pound of Baking eph Noble has returned from | panter in the Quinebaug mills. Geo Grand O Visitation. ....|Roode accompanies them Powder. a few days’ visit at Killingly. — - AN Mfks Floranct h has left for a| The bigot isn't half as big as he HE T. R. SADD CO Mrs. Martha Noy s visiting rela- ” s Wester! —_— - = 2 “\.\Ir g ‘Ir-i\m’y and daughters PATBNTS 760 Main sueet' Clara and Marion Dabell are 1113 H of Mrs. Dabell's mother, Mrs. 2 9 Wllhmantlc, Conn. vdia Doug rotect your idea. Handsome 60-page “ala a Rev. ‘A. Carnshaw has been in Guide Book Free. Telephone 234-4. Hanover this week. — — Conrad Kretzer spent Wednesday S:RR_Y :|‘ :ACK' Attorney-at-Law. in New Haven, attending the Grand |Phoenix Block, Danielson, Conn, DR S De i e e oo TuThS . F. C. JACKSON Dentist, SN Batly ispent Vetupsday Painless Extracting and in Boston. Stonington lodge No. 26, L 0. O.F., ELMORE i : met Wednesday evening and conferred | & s& fflEPAllD. Filling a Specialty 3 egree o P ' ¢ 4 €880 0 Sess . o :J\;:('n st degree on a class of candi. ( 5 : [ ons & E_‘“’"’“) 752 Main Street, - - Willimantiq AR {mbaimers 2nd funeral [irectars, Telephions Safety in Travel. - o s ——— '|1')~_.~ sea occas ly takes frightful &35 N&&";sfi_‘:n!r HIRAM N. FENN toll of adven s who on business or it . INDERTAKER I pleasure bent go forth upon the waves, | Telephone coansctlon. UNDERTAKER and EMBALMEN But in the vearly 2 te the drown- 4 xs'h‘/“”"h e “”'l‘l’.“;"“c- Ct. ing at sea cannot keep pace even with 'elephone - 4 Anlau! automobile slaught No wavel | E. H. SPRING, Piano Tuner | “rmmue =m0 2 - is safer than sea tr Philadelphia | ———————————— T B e T BRI A Record. There’s only one way to make a cigarette perma- nently popular, and that’s to make it lastingly good. Mecca has made more friends in less time than any other cigarette—ever. Bastern Connecticut equal to The Bule letin for busi Fhone 1¥3-4. Willimantle. Conn. ess results.