Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 25, 1913, Page 2

| l » | | What Is Going on Tonight. Intermediate C. E. Society, Baptist] . Churen, o Seirs ‘Lenten Service, St. Paul's Church. * Aethodlst Churon feunion. C - tee at Mrs. Fred R. Smith’s, 317 valley/| Sireer. 2 Barbers' TUnion. | Willimantic' Lodge, No. 120. A. B. S Wilitmantic Loage, No. 11, At O: T. W.. 140 Valley Strect. Anne Wood Elderkin Chapter, No. 23 DOAR with Mrs. C..C. Case, Wind~ him Stréet, at 305 p. m. Sfhread City Temt, Ne. 22, K. of M. K. of b Halll Willimantic Council, No. R A., 0dd veliows' Hail. Olive Branch Councll, No. 10, B. 4nd . 3. Masonic Hall. OBITUARY. - Walter D. EBrigham. ‘Walter D. Brigham, formerly assist- ant superintendent of the manufactur- ing department of the Linen company, died at his home in Macon, Ga, Saturday, from Brishts diseass. Mr. Brigham came to Willi- mantic from Lowell about 1880, and became assistant to John Scott,’then superintendent of the thread mill. He erected and occupied the fine Tesi- . demce on Pleasant street' now the residence of M. V. Palmer. When the American Thread company came the owmer of the Willimentic Linen company’s plant Mr. Brigham resigned &nd engaged in the laundry Dbusiness in the Bay state. After several years he removed to Georgia where he con- ducted the laundry business and re- mided umtil his death. His wife and e threo damghters, one of whom is Mrs. SPECIAL For Saturday, February 22nd, $3.50 Casseroles 3198 Best Quality. Don’t fail to take advantage, of this special offer. | | i Willimantic | him. | Mr. Brigham was ‘Willimantic Masonic fact that the local Masons have mulea(ed to arrange for meral it is probable Mr, Brigham’s body will be brought to this city for burial. The deceased was & prominent republican and at oué time re red one of the wards of -the city in the city council. He Was o man whose es- timable charactevfstics made him very Ppopular. & < -’ FUNERALS: 13 m H. Griebel The funeral of William H. Griebel, who died in Hartford Friday, was held frém his home in that city Sthday aft- ernoon, Rev. E. F. DeF. Mill, rector of Trinity church, officiating. . The body was taken to Shellbourne Falls for burial Monday. Mr. Griebel -was well known in Willimantic. His widow is Catherine (Houghton))) Griebel, a for- | mer teacher in the public schools in this city: Miss Mary Annetta Birchall. The body of Miss Mary Annetta Birchall, who died in Stonington Fri- day, was brought to_this. city Monday for ' purial in St Joseph's cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Birchall, and besides her par- ents leaves a brother and sister. Monties’ Banquet March’ 15. The annual banquet of the Montgom- ery Hose company is scheduled for Saturday evening, Maroh 15, at the engine Louse. Michael J. English,James 1. Tighe, Michael Driscoll, James Mc- Glone, Timothy Leary, W. A. Costello and Bawarq Flynn are the committee of arrangements. One of their famous “milk pig” suppers is booked to be ‘a feature.of the programme. . Y.M.C. A in the Lead. The varlous fraternal socleties of the | ‘clty are sharply competing for the big library that is to be given to the most popular organization. Monday’s Teport of the votes places the Y. M C. A.'in the lead with 12,670 votes. Other so- cleties with over 1,000 votes are: Garde Florimond 10,882, St. Joseph's hospital 7.477, Company L 6,625, South Winaham fire department 6,478, St. Mary’s school 5,920, St. Joseph's sChocl 5,433, Wind- ham High school 5,341, Knights of Co- lumbus 4,367, public library 4,128,Span-. ish War Veterans 3,269, Babcock libra- INCORPORATED 1842 A Savings Bank Book Anchors a young man to good habits. It is an in- spiration to him to make the most of his opportyn- ities. The small depos- itor of today is the capi-i talist of the future. One dollar will open an account at this strong? and progressive savingsf institution, young man. 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Now Come Things For Spring WASHABLE SCHOOL DRESSES For Girls of 2 to 14 Years “These new Spring Dresses for youns girls reveal some vory Dretly styles I Ginghams, Percales and Champrays, in a variety of colors, cnecks and wtripes, with attractive touches of embroidery, band and piping, all guaran- teed fast colors, sizes 2 years to b years old, 25c to T5¢; 6 years to 14 years ld, 50c, 76c, $1.00, $1.60, $2.00 and $2.50. 2 IN 1 DRESS FOR SCHOOL Only $1.00 The new 2 in 1 Dress for school is . mt the hem of skirt; at school the panel " toned gt waist which gives 2 pencil pockets and & handkerchief pocket; when | through with sehesl ‘the panel is unbuttoned from waist and buttoneddown to making s ordinery sireet dress. HE bt Fial e G. MURRAY CO. made with e front panel that buttens is unbuttoned at hem of sKirt'and but Come in and let us demonstrate this Masonic fu-/ dsimantnsnsassrmasssnunsssansasnzsasssnianunsunssen Programme at North Wind- Ladtes ald . . - -goctety of gave an entertainment !_S!?:- . Mr. Morin, - Mrs. Hib- Della. Lyon, Mrs. Ray Har: 'y_Flint ' presented the “Son. Mrs. Morin G a song, Miss Nettie #fpt and Charles Laro. entertained with the farce, Going Somewhere, and Mrs. Ray Hazris_ selection. was the monologue, Her. ¥irst Call to the Butcher. A yaudeville sketch by Mr. Morin and hla daughter and music were alsa features of the enjoyable evening's programme. Entertained Monday Club. Mrs. E. B. Latham entertained the Monday Afternoon club at her home on Prospect street, vesterday. Cards and a luncheon were ‘incidenN of the pleasant social gathering. Funds of I. W. W. Garnisheed. Constable W. J. Hastings garnisheed $50 of the deposit of the Willimantic branch of the Industrial Workers of the World at the Windham National bank Monday forenoon. The action is in behalf of Frank Brown, who_ claimed the organization owes him $25 for back rent of their quarters at 79 Main street. The case is returnable March § before Justice S. B. Harvey. Attorney Curtis is the attorney for the plaintiff. Seriously Il Miss Edith, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Barrows, is ser- iously ill and Sunday a consultation of physicians was cailed. Her condi- tion Monday was reported much more comfortable. City’s Expenses. Last week's city pay roll: Water department, $296.64, of which $250.03 18 charged to the city’s ice plant; po- Ilce department, $185.15; street depart- ment, $72.22; sewer, department, $31; ‘total, $585.01. Fined in City Court. Plerre Girouard was fined $5 and costs for drunkenness by Judge Ar- mold in the police court Monday. To Undergo Operation. Miss Evelyn Davis of Plainfleld was brought to St. Joseph's hospital Mon- day afternoon. It is expected she will undergo an operation for appendicitis. Small Fire at South Coventry. Judge A. J. Bowen, of A. J. Bowen & Son, was called to South Coventry, Monday afternoon, to adjust the in- surance on a fire loss at the home of Miss Lucy M. Perkins, who lives in the house next to the Congregational church. The blaze was caused by an explosion in a stove last Friday and damage was done to the carpet and rugs and other household furnishings. Reds Wallop Blacks. The second of the series of games in the Business Men's volley ball league were played at the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium Monday evening. The Reds defeated the Blacks in two contests by hte scores of 21 to 19 and 21 to 17. ingle Blessedness Triumphs. The married and single men again contested for supremacy in the duck- pin bowling tournament at the Y. M. C. A. Monday evening. The score was as follows: Married men, G. H. Hall, 70-35-61; George _Gurley, 63-66-7 Favette Goss, 63-61-53; total 598. Single men: S. Willett, 64-82-71; C. Haddad, 79-74-80; H, Williams, 63- 72-86; total, 671 Sports Got Their Coin Baok. Kid Collins was given the recision by popular verdict in a six round box- ing bout with Jack O'Brien at the Windham Athletic club Monday eve- ning. Tony Merringo and K. O. Palitz refused to contest honors because of the smaliness of the admission re- ceipts. The club management refund- ed the money to the small number who bought ticket Local Notes. Natchaug lodge. K. of P, conferred the ‘third degree on several candidates Monday evening. Dr. C. E, Simonds recently addressed the Boy Scouts of the Congregational church on Giving First Aid te the In- jured. A special meeting of €o. L, was held Monday evening to orgamize the members for securing votes in the li- brary contest: Sunday was the sebentieth anniver- sary of S. C. Hooker, for many vears “mine host” at the Hoeker house. Many friends extended birthday greet- ings, including oral remembramnces. The home of A. W, Sweet, 32 High street, was invaded Saturday evening by some thirty of Mr. Sweet's friends. It was a, surprise visit, it being Mr. Sweet's thirty-fifth birthday anniver- sary. The visitors left many gifts. A buffet lunch was served. Personals. Miss B. Meisleman of Church street, This Will Stop Your Cough in a Hurry Save $2 by Making This Cough Syrup at Home. This recipe makes a pint of better congh syrup than you could buy resdy made for $2.50. A few doses usually gonauerthe most obstinate _oough stops even whooping cough quickly. Sim. Plo as it 1, no better remedy can be bad at_any price. Mix one pint of granulated sugar with 34 pint of warm water, and stir for 2 minutes. Put 2% ounces of Pinex (fifty cents’ worth) in'a pint botile; then add the Sugar Syrup. it has a pleasant taste and lasts o family a long time. Take a teaspoonful every one, two or three hours, You can feel this take hold of a cough in a way that means business. Has & good fonio effect, braces up the appetite, and is slightly laxative, too, which is helpful. A handy remedy for- hoarse- pess, croup, bronchitis, asthma and all throat and lung troubles. ‘The effect of ‘pine on the membranes ds well known. Pinex is the most valu- able concentrated compound of Norwe- gian white pine extract, and is rich in guniacol and all the netural healin Eine elements. Other preparations w Bot work in this formula, inex and Sugar Syrup recipe has | attained great popularity throughout, the United States and Canada. It has often been imitated, though never successfully. A guaranty of abgolute satisfaction, or money promptly refunded, goes with this o P LI 2 e | n Co., Ft. Wayne, IndN - . FATENTS Protect your ldeas. Handsome 60-page 5 Guide Book Free HARRY E. BACK, Atforney-at-Law, Windham County Savings Bank Bldg. m&lfl 1,933, Foresters - 2 was o wek end visior o the metrop- Miss numddé(‘?fle‘nl is in New York p: | & J. L. Fearing of South Weymouth wag in the city Monday. - Mr .and Mrs. P. 5. Hills were guests of Boaton friends over Sunday. Worcester. friends are entertaining ‘Willlam Israel of Natchaug street. J. P. Carlson entertained Mr. and Mrs. L. King of New Haven, Sunday. Clark Burnham visited Mr. and Mrs. William Cramer, at Greeneville, over Sunday. Mrs. Fred Jordan visited her aunt, Mrs, Thomas Lillibridge at Yantic, Saturday. Chauncey E. MacFariane and daugh- ter Evelyn are visiting relatives in Providence. Mrs. Sarah Way of Church street had as her guest Sunday her son, Har- ry Way, of Bridgeport. Louis Feiner, who is in business at Elizabethport, N. J., visited at his home in this city over Sunday. Friends in this city have been en- ‘tertaining' Mr. and Mrs. George R. Hooper of New Eedford, Mass. Charles Derby, formerly of Willi- mantic, now of Coneord, N. H., called on friends in this city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. James Hurley of North street are entertaining Thomas F. Courtney and family of New York. Mr. and Mrs. John Fitts of Hampton had as their guests over Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nason of Hayden street. John Qlark of Colgusler entertained recently his sisters, rs. Thomas Tay- lor and Mrs. Edward Collins of Church street. Miss Helen Kelley, of Hartford, pri- vate secretary to Attorney General Light, spent Sunday at her heme on Windham road. Mayor D. P. Dunn {s to be one of the speakers this evening at the ban- quet of the Hubbard escort, a Demo- cratic organization prominent in form- ;&r dyenx‘s, at the Garde hotel, Har ord. on a b DANIELSOMN Observance of St. Matthias’ Day— Reading Circle’s 20th Anniversary— Lower Rates for Gas and Electricity —Episcopal Church for Plainfield Before Long. James Coldwell, who has worked for | the telephone companies in various | cities in Connecticut, is the new test | man at the local central office. | Miss Corinne Paine, teacher in a| Boston gymnasium, returned to that| city Monday, after a visit with her | parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Paine. Mr. @nd Mrs. Frederick W. Bassett of Providence were visitors with rela- tives in Danielson over Sund: Mrs. H. C. Atwood is to have the members of the Ladies' Art club at her home for a meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon. Soon to Leave Hospital. Mrs. A. H. Armington, who is in a Boston hospital, is expected to return to her home here in about a_weelk. Frnest Gingras, who has lived here for several years, has gone to Canada to reside. Conference This Evening. The fourth quarterly conference of the Danielson Methodist church is to be held this evening. Communion Service at St. Alban's. In observanc: of St. Mattkias’ day there was a service and holy commun- ion at St. Altan’s church Monday morning. There is to be another meeting of the Killingly board of relief Friday to consider changing the assessment on = single plece of property, a wood lot, in town. Only four or five reductions have been made this year by the board. Mr. ang Mre. Harry Silvey, whe have been residents of Elmville, are to live at Pascoag, R..I Touring Canada. Mrs, Edith Swan Corbett. noted trombone soloist, is at present touring the Canadian northwest with the Mus- ikal Girls, a_big hit in vaudeville, and one of tHe highest paid combinations on any circuit. Stearns—Ballerd. Announdements have been received in Ballouyille of the marriage at Ware, Mass., 6f Miss Elzabeth M. Ballerd, formerly of Ballouville, and John S. C. Stearns of Ware. A beautiful silver loving cup, to be awarded as trophy to the winners in a tournament between teams repre- senting Brooklyn and Central Village, is on exhibition in the window of a lo- cal jewelry store. Stores Well Occupied. The number of vacant stores in Danielson at the present time has been reduced to almost a minimum, al- though one or two are available. A firm that recently endeavored to secure a business location here was unable to do so, this being a condition that has not existed for several years. BETTER LIGHTING Desired by Business Men's Assoclation —Plan Submitted to Company. The special committee of the Dan- felson Business Men’s association with the lighting committee of the court of burgesses has reached an agreement on a plan for the better lighting of Main street through the business sec- ton, and the plan has been submitted 1o the lighting company. This plan calls for the removal of the six arc lights now used on Main street Dbetween the Congregational church at Reynolds street and the junction of Main and Water streets and the substi- tution for them of fourteen 100-watt incandescent| Tungstens. This arrange- ment would 'give a light of 80 candle power on every electric light pole over the distance mentioned. Burdette C. Hopkins, chairman of the lighting com.- miitee of the court of burgesses, sald Monday afternoon that the cost of lighting under the proposed plan would not be greater than it is at present, and that the illumination would be more satisfactorily difused. Such a plan has been adopted for lightiug streets in Putnam, Southbridge and Webster, and with satisfactory resuits ORGANIZED TWENTY YEARS. Where It Met Two Decades Ago. The 20th anniversary of the organ- ization of the Ladies’ Reading circle, probably the hest known of Danielson’s literary orzanizations, was commem- orated at the home of. Mr. and Mrs. T. . Hopkins Monday afterncon. The first meeting of the circle was held with Mrs. Hopkins twenty years ago. Eight persons were present at that meeting, the group belng mede up of Mrs. Hopkins, Miss Mary Dexter, Miss Emily Danlelson, Mrs. Richard La. tnrop, Mrs. E. H. Jacobs, Mrs. J. Q. A. Sfome, Mrs, R. F. Lyon and Mrs. Capron. At first no offleers were chosen, the regularly for several and soclability. Aft- crwards & regular organization was cftevied, with officers selecied vach year, At the present time Mrs. Feneul Bprague is the president, Mrs. John Day the secretary, and Mrs. Lesnard James the assistant seevetary. There are about 20 members at the present ladies meetin, years for readin . Danielson, Conn. octiTuThs time. The study ‘afternoon’ G ing Return Engagement. ‘The Augusta Perry Stock company | 1 jhas, alwaye proved a ploasin to the. “goers of Dan- 'w":“m back to the theater = Monday _evening, Orpheum playing A Soldier of the Empire to an appreciative audience. This is the sec- ond appearance of the company in e ;l,:on this season. (I(x-l-;erryl el ying the leading feminine roles, with Walter Downing 2s leading man. Officers of Franco-American Foresters. The following are the newly elected officers of the new court of Franco- American Foresters, Court Rouville, No. 65: Chief, Adelard Trahan; sous- chief, Adelard Fortin; tresorier, Al- fred Beauregerd; sec, arch, Henrl Gou- det; sec. fin,, Aibert Trahan; i er garde, ITuc Gallichant; 2 e garde, Olivier Bes. sette; 1 er sentinelle, Lieon Renau 1 o syndic, George Davignon; 2 e syn- dic, Edmond Gallichant; 3 ‘e syndic, Auguste Trahan; doyen, Omer Per- reault. Will Eleot Direcotor to State Associa- tion. At the regular meeting of the Dan- ielson Business Men's association on Tuesday evening of next weck one of the members will be elected to serve as a director on the board of the State Business Men’s association, as is the privilege of each separate Business Men'’s organization that becomes affil- iated with the state body. The local association recently joined the state association. REDUCTION IN RATES. Gas and Electrioity to Cost Less Aftor March 1st. The Danfelson and Plainfleld Gas and Electric company has arranged to‘ furnish its service at a reduced co:t‘ in Danielson beginning March 1. The| reduction In rates will be a substantial | ene, but while the schedule of charges | for ‘the future is practically completed, | it is not wholly so, and will not be re- leased until later in the week. Re- cently the rates in Putnam for gas | and electricity were reduced from 20 to | 25 per cent. on the average, and a sim- ilar reduction is anticipated for this town. The local company expected to have the new rates in effect the first of the year, but various and unlooked for circumstances - prevented the| change, As a result cf the rate re- ductions, which will not affect the bills | for February, an increase in the num- | ber of users of gas and electricity is | anticipated. EPISCOPAL CHURCH To Be Erected in Plainfield at an Early Date—To Accommodate Central Vil- lage, Jewett City and Moosup Also. An Episcopal church will be erected in Plainfield probably within the pres- net year. Recently Rev. James H. George, Jr. pastor of St Alban's church, Danielson, opened what has been designated as 8St. Paul's mission in Spinners’ hall at Plainfield, and ser- vices have been held there Sunday aft- erngons. These services have attracted as 'high as clcse to 100 people, and there are about(125 communicants of | the Episcopal church in Plainfield and | vicinity. The mission establiched has attracted attendants from, Central Vil- lage,Jewett City and Moosup, ail with- in_easy reach by trolley. The interst in the mission his been S0 pronounced and so encouraging as to glve strong warmant of considering the construction of a church. Through interests connected with the big man- ufacturing plant in the village a site worth double the amount las been made available for $600. This site is located not far from the Butterworth place and not far distant from the new school building. ‘While every indication is that the church will be built, no positive action will be taken until certain financial considerations have been given close thought and attention. Jewett City people are very anxious that the church be built. There is at present a mission of the Episcopal church in| Jewett City, but services are not held | frequently enough to meet the desires | of all the communicants, who can come to Plainfield for a ten cent fare. STAFFORD SPRINGS Scheol Board te Investigate Matter of More Room for Pupils—Deaths Charles P. Buskirk, Harlow Kibbe. Miss Minnie L. Shedd, formerly sistant in the local high school, been renewing acquaintances in borough. "Phe regular menthly meeting of the school obard was held Monday after- noen at the office of R. H. Jisk. The matter of providing more reom fer the pupils in the borough schools was di cussed and R. S. Fisk and M. D. 0*Con- nell were appointed a committee to secure plans and figures on the cost of more room. There is a strong sen- timent relative to moving the high school to the ‘Converse property on Woodlawn. . This matter will be in- vestigated with a view to taking defi- nite action this spring. as- has the OBITUARY. Charles P. Buskirk, 46, died at his home on Grant avenue Saturday after a brief iliness of diabetes. He Is sur- vived by thee children, Raymond, Beatrice and _Clydesdale. He also leaves his mother, a brother and two sisters. Tho funeral services took place at the house Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Lyman G. Horton of the Methodist church officiating. A guertette composed of Mrs. C. H. Moore, Miss. Genevieve M. Hewett, J. Carl Converse and H. E. Burwell sang. The body was taken to Port Henry, N. Y., on the first train Monday morning, where it will be burfed in the family lot. Mr. Buskirk moved here with his family about two years ago and has conducted a jewelry store on Main street. Harlow Kibbe. Harlow Kibbee, 71, died’of heart failure at his home on the Springfield road about 8 o'clock Sunday night. Mr. Kibbe had been about as usual during the day and about 7 o’clock complained of being ill. He rapidly grew worse and died within an hour. He leaves his wife and three sons Addressed Pupils. Rev. John Winthrop Ballentine ot “Just Say*’ AORLICK’S " It Weans Original ana Genuine MALTED MILK The Food-drink for All Ages. More healthful than Tea or Coffee. Agrees with the weakest digestion. Delicious, invigorating and nutritious. Rich milk, malted grain, powdex form. A guick lunch prepared in a minute. fake no substitute, Ask for HORLICK’S. S Wirioa Aol s DS ‘Othm are imitations. | ing — Woodland Auctioned — Moth Scouts Vigilant—Odd Fellows Plan Trip to Stamford. At St. Mary’s church Monday morn- ing, at 9 o'clock, funeral services for Mrs. Edward Racicot were held, Rev. Charles F. Bedard officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. John C. Lecroix of Woonsocket was a visitor with friends in Putnam Mon- day. - Gone to Peninsula State. Mrs. Josephine Bartlett and Misses Louisé ang Florence Kenyon of Wood- stock bave gone to Clear Water, Flor- ida, for_the remainder of the winter. The Park theatre in Canal street, which has been closed for somec time, is to be reopened in a few days. Rpadmaster M. F. Congdon of Hart- ford was a visitor in Putnam Monday afternoon. 8 Degrees Above Zero. The temperature dropped down to § above zero in Putnam Monday morn- ing, but the icemen care not, for the crop 1is harvested. John T. McLellan has returned to Putnam after a stay of a few days in Boston. Preparing for ‘Worthy Easter. Practically all of the English speak- ing Catholics of Putnam have com- menced to make the mission at St. Mary’s church this week. Locomotive firemen who live here have been taking examinations for appointment as engineers and expect to_be “set up” within a short time. ‘What will probably be one of the last games of the season will be piayed here by the Webster high and Putnam high school basketball teams Friday evening. The third and last number of the B. Y. P. U. coufse was given at Phylisian _entertainers, musical and Qramatic arts. Stolen Goods Recovered. Some of the goods stolen by bur- glars from the Johnson stores at North Grosvenordale have been recovered in a second-hand store in Webster. Auctioned for $410. On an order from the superior court Deputy Sheriff George F. Holbrook solg_at auction Monday a parcel of woodland located in the rear of Tyler's store and cs a discontinued road. Warren L. Bradway of this city got the property for $410, It has been the joint property of Helen L. Rich- ardson, Helen Hunt Jackson and Fred I. Richardson and was sold So that the proceeds might be divided among the owners. Of Long-Lived Family. Mrs. Angelique Fortier, who dled Sunday at Worcester in her one hun- dredth vear, has relatives in Putnam. Mrs. Fortier has a sister in Cleve- land who is 105 years old and_tbeir mother lived to be 102. Mrs. Fortier was a native of St. Ours, P. Q. At Woebster Initiation. Members of the order from this city were at Webster Sunday- afternoon to witness the exemplification Of the initlatory degree on a class of candi dates of Webster aerie, F. O. E. Fol- lowing the degree work refreshments were served. Trade School Bill Delayed. Mayor Archibalg Macdonald's house Dbill_for the establishing of a state trade school in Putnam has tempor- arily been lost in committee, but will probably Be located this week. This Dblll was referred to the committeo on education and when it comes into the possession of that body in the leg- islature a date will be assigned for a hearing. Prominent Putnam men are willing te appear at Hartford in favor of the bill. Looking for Moths. Some inspection Has been done here during the present month for the brown tail moths, which became alto- gether too numerous about a year 8go, but were well eliminated by state workers. That the work of the lat- ter was well done is shown by the in- frequency with which the pest is being located hereabouts this year. Short Calendar Session Friday. Judge Joel Reed of Stafferd Springs will be in Putnam Friday to preside at' the shert calendar session of the superior court. A week from today (Tuesday) the March term of court will come In here. What criminal bus iness that awaits attention will prob- ably be disposed of next week. 0dd Fellows to Visit Stamford. The members af Israel Putnam lodge, No. 83, 1. O. O. F., will eon- fer the third degree upon a class of candidates this (Tuesday) evening. Arrangements are being made for the trip of members of the lodge to Stam ford om the night of March 23. Wil- liam Sharpe of that city, whe is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Dwight Sharpe of Puinam, said while here Bunday that the local men are to be finely entertained. Damage by Lightning. Such damage to wire service sys- tems as was done by the electrical storm in Putnem Saturday was re- paired by Monday. What is known as the -Walter Morse house on Sunnystde was struck by and some slight damage done. extinguished the blaze that threatened the house. The telephone service, as is usual,in such storms, was some- what impaired, but not at all ser- fously. The lightning while not particular- Iy destructive excepting in the in- stance near Alexander’s lake, touched up a number of places in surrounding towns, it was reported here Monday. Laugh-Winner at The Bradley. Cameron and company in the sketch A Night Out, had an act at the Brad- jey theater Monday somewhat dif- ferent from the usual offerings and a laugh-winner at every stage. lightning Father McMennamin of Denver, has started a cbusade against ragtime dancing. A pall of water | The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which ha: in use for over 80 years, has borne the signaiure of a4 has been made under his per- Ww sonal supervision since its infanc 4 Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and ““Just-as-good " are but Experiments that trifle with and endanger the hesIth of Infants and Children—Experience agalnst Experiment. What is CASTORIA Uastoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare= It goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. contains neither Opium, Morphiné nor other Narcot substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoen and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation nd Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healihy and natural sleep. The Children’s Panacea—The Mother’s Friend. GENUINE CASTORIA aALways Bears the Signature of (4 The Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Year THE CENTAUR COMPANY, 77 MUTRAY STREET. MEW YORK CITY. CONDUGTOR SCOVILLE DEAD. Ernest of Middletow a2l vives his’ parents Native of Columbia Dies in Middle- | George M. of (olu | town—Burial in Home Town Mon- | B. Scovilie of 1 L& services were held ay Monday and the body was brous Columbia for burial in it | Henry G. Scoville, 66, of Middletown | 1 the Columbie com ; dled at the hospital in that city Fri- day, Feb. 21. 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