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In either case you will : TRUNK, SUIT CASE ¢« or BAG l.nd the best variety and the best prices can be found at - LINCOLN'S Furniture Store " Telephone 285.3 Main and Union Streets Willimantic, Conn. ., JAY M. SHEPARD : Buceceding Eimore & Shepera NOANK Howard-Ashoraft Wedding — Much Building at Shipyard—Little Mack- crel Running. | Miss Hazel Elizabeth Ashcraft, | daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Asheraft, and Robert Howard of New London were m d by Rev. J. Rom- eyn Danforth in New London Tues- day evening. Craft to Be Rebuilt. The Doverfield, formerly the old Rhode Island, is due to reach the Palmer ehipyard, today® (Friday) for rebuilding into a schooner to be used ofin carrying lumber from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Much work will be nece M C. Latham has returned from in Bridgeport. Mrs, Blackman and daughter Dorothy have returned to their home in New Jersey after a long visit with Mr.and Mrs. ‘A. B. Fitch. and Mrs. George Spicer have isiting_in Bridgeport, and Mrs. C: T. Potter of Nor- re here for a few days. rload of machinery is at the depot, coming from Bath, Me. It will be sent on to the Coastwise Shipbuild- ing company at Locust Point, Balti- more, where F. A. McDonald of this village is in charge. Capt. Henry Reed is making the Mizpah ready for otter trawling. Sunken Boat Raised. The Pastime, which has been raised from the waters of the cove, in which sank some months ago, is to be re- built by its owners, John and Rodney Singer. Work will be done at the J. Davis boatshop. The steamer Huron is nearly com- CASTORIA For Infants and Children ( In Use For Over 30 Years UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER, 62 Church $tu Willimantio, Ct. pleted. The bottom has I and the steel hateh ¢ ing put in place. As peller is tak Jut she ed and her place wil Doverfield. Howard Durfee, Ivan Cr Robert Rathbun, Frank Schoo and Fred Buddington at convention of American Mec Bridgeport. on as be talk hooner rl and Nettie, Capt. drickson, has arrived in New York with a big load of codfish. Mackerel Plenty. Little mackerel have struck on in and are delicious eating. . Emily Cotton o kiyn and William Davis of Forestville are guests of Mrs. John Hendrickson. Al Anna Wagner entert: d the Silv Link society very pleasantly Wednesday afternoon. emen’s Social. The weekly social at the firemen hall Wednesday evening was t attractive affair, attended by many from out of town. Frank Po is making zood ress since his return from Lawre hospital, “larence visiting here. Cornelius Fowler is visiting in Amherst. Mrs. Minnie T. Vallette is visiting tn Bridgeport. Mrs. Sanford Doughty has recovered from recent injuries caused by a fall Capt. Allen Campt has returned to New York aft 1ly_here, Miss Beth Tompkins has from a visit in New Jersey. Halstead Brown has returned from spending a few days in Hartford. New Blacksmith. John Millar of Boston has assumed charge of the blacksmith department at the shipyard. Mrs. Melville Daboll has purchased a handsome French bulldog, Princess Pete, from parties in Groton, STONINGTON Ashes of Charles P. Williams, Who Died in South Pasadena, Buried in Family Plot Thursday.: returned The ashes of Charles P. Williams, Who died recently in Passadena, Cal- ifornia, and who was cremated, ar- rived in the borough Wednesday and was buried Thursday, the funeral be- ing from the residence of Dr. C. M. Williams, son of deceased. ~Thers were numerous elegant floral tributes. Burlal was in the Williams' family plot. Mr, and Mrs. Albert Mallory and Mrs. H. R. Mallory, of Port Chester, N. Y. were in the borough, Thursday, and attended the funeral of Charles P. Williams. Rev, Walter E. Lanphear, of Hart- ford, talked for No-Licencse to quite a large assemblage near the pest of- fice, Thursday night. It was the open- ing of the No-Licence campaign in the borough. Police Regulate the Price. The bakers may fix the price for bread and rolls, but the price of a bun 1is still controlled by the police department.—Galveston News. * Ridgefield. — The potato crop_ in Ridgefield is of exceptional quality. Fred Young, superintendent of the town farm, has the largest crop ever raised, of unusual size and sound. John Burr has some exceptional potatoes, each has some weighing about one and < Lady. Assistant ! a half.pounds:nad sofind all through, - maler | the the democratic convention for the purpose of nominating a_candidate for the office of judge of probate was held in_the town hall in this city. delegates were present ‘Windham and_Scotland. Lawrence Haggerty — opened the meeting after which A. C. Scripture was chosen chairman and Mr. Hag- ferty chosen clerk. Upon the call for nominations the name of James F. Twomey was presented by Thomas Murray, J. D. Moffitt seconded the nomination and the selection of Mr. Twomey was made upanimous. In accepting the nominatin the candidate spoke briefly on the impor- tance of the office and his promise to its duties to the best of his ability if successful in the coming election. Mr. Twomey ended his remarks by ex- tending an invitation to the delegates and newspapermen to he his guests at a luncheon at one of the local hotels. After choosing A. C. Scripture to act as the chairman of the probate com- mittee the meeting adjourned. Seven representing HORSE WAS STRANGLED Peculiar Accident at South Coventry When John Farrell and James Bromley Were Thrown From Bug- ay. In South Coventry Jate Wednesday afternoon a horse and buggy belong- ing to Rudolph Miller of Storre and driven by and James Bromley of Eagleville ured in an accident in which horse was stransled to death and of the men was bruised to some ex- tent. The accident happened at the corner of School and Main streets as the men were on their way home. In rounding the corner the buggy which was going at a good rate of speed became caught in the trolley track: which caused the horse to become ex cited. ‘When the buggy became free of the tracks it swung against a fence | and overturned, throwing the two men to the ground and at the same time causing the horse to fall. Farrell was knocked unconscious by the fall but Bromley got off with minor bruise: When assistance reached the horse it was found that it had been strangled to death by the harness. Later in the y Farrell was brought to this ci s learned that his injarfes were not serious although painful. Wednesday night the owner of horse went to South Coventry to range for the removal of the car: Head of County Suffrage Committee At a meeting of the executive board of the Connecticut Woman's Suffrage association held in the Hartford head- quarters of the association Wednes- day afternoon Mrs. Fannie D. Welch of Columbia was appointed chairman of the Tolland county committee, Mrs. | Welch has led the work of the asso- clation in that county for some time John Farrell of that place fig- the | one Home From Bermuda. | _After two. weeks’ stay in Bermuda, | Charles 'W." Hill and Morton_ Snow jhave returned to their homes in this j city. The young men reported a won- { derful trip. Chance to Aid Worthy Families. some of the poor families of Wil- mantic were affected by the fire in the laundry Wednesday the United Charities Association has issued a call for underwear and bedding for {hese families. One family of ten lost_a good deal of clothing in thesfire. & s prz Active at 78. To celebrate the 7Sth birthday, Abel | Burnham of 446 Pleasant streef held |a party for friends atives on Thursday afternoon rnham is in good health and daily carries on his | is business of carriage { city maling in tl Will Attend Automobile Races | | Among the many people that w | attend the automobile races atSheeps d Bay Saturday will be Bert Wa and Harold Smith of this city. The ung men will leave on a wesk's trip s (Friday) evening. CITY COURT CASES Six Offenders Appear at Thursday’s Session. There were six cases before the po- lice court Thursday morning, which took a little more than an hour to set- tle. There were two cases of larcen: two for breach of peace and intoxi- cation, one non-support and ome for intoxication. Pleads Guilty. Clarence Thorpe, former telegraph operator in the North Windham rail- road station, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of larceny of a box of groceries from the station. After the man’s police record had been read to the court the maximum fine of seven dollars and costs were Imposed on_th: accused. The bill amounting to $.1855 was paid. Drove Family Outdoors. Louis Lokotowski who drove his wife and daughter out of the house | Tuesday night entered a plea of guil- ty to_the charges of intoxication and breach of peace. A fine of two dollars and costs was imposed for the intoxi- cation charge and a fine of three dol- lars for breach of the peace. The ac- cused paid $14.20. Found Lying in Road. David Barry pleaded guilty to_the charge of intoxication and was fined $1 and costs. The accused was found Ilving in the road late Wednesday night. Paid $14.80. Charles’ Johnson entered a pléa of guilty to the charges of intoxication | and breach of the peace. The accused was arrested on the complaint of John Hansen, who was in court Thursday morning to appear against the man. A fine of $2 and costs was imposed for the intoxication charge and a fine of 3 was imposed on the other charge. The bill of $14.80 . was paid. Given Another Chance. John Novarck entered a plea of guilty to the charge of non-support after it had been explaine dto him by an interpreter. As the man ex- pressed a willingness to work 1 he was given a chance he was put on probation for three months. Boy on Probation. William Duchesner, who Is but 15 years of age, was before the court on the charge of taking $7.30 belonging to nk Demarco. As the boy was un- er age W. C. Lyman was appointed to act as his guardian and he entered a plea of guilty for the boy. After a Svvere reprimand the young man was put on probation for six months with the understanding that if he did not behave himself in the future he would be sent to the state reform school. Students of State Normal School En- joy Outing. About-4-o’clock Thursday- afternoon WILLIMANTIC ] WILLIMANTIC OFFICE, 67 Church St. ‘Telephone 210-2. JAMES F. TWOMEY . FOR PROBATE JUDGE Nominated at Democratic Convention Held Thursday Willimant At 11.30 o'clock Thursday morning | the students and faculty of the State Normal school of this city held a dog- roast on Osmer Mouniain. The afiair was very much enjoved by al’ those present. The afternoon’s outing was concluded by a march dewn Main street as far as Lincoln square. PLAINFIEL Strong Team for Game With Webster —Death of Mrs. Martha Runge— Football Eleven Expecting to Defeat Williamsville. When the Plainfield baseball _team meets the fast Webster team at Doug- las park Sunday in the last game of the series Plainfield will place one of the strongest teams in the field that has been seen here this season. New men will be in both the infield and outfleld positions. Bill Martin, who pitched for the Bridgeport club of the Eastern league the past season, and who resides in Danielson, will be on the mound for Plainfield. The mana- ger of the local club is making great effort to even up with Webster nad to close the season with a victory for the home club. > OBITUARY. Mrs. Martha Runge. Word was received here by Mrs. John Nolan of the death of her sister, Mrs. Martha Runge, which occurred at her home in New York city Wednes- day evening. Eefore her marriage Mrs. Runge was Miss Martha Duff and was well known throughout this tion. Mrs. Runge spent Taftville, Although her early where she is . well known. M for a lonz time, Mrs, Runge’s death came unexpectedly. She is survived by her husband and three children, George, Vivian and Louise, a sister, Mrs. John Nolan, of Plainfield, nd six brothers, John of New York city, Michael of New Orleans, Thomas of Hackensack, J., James of Bur- in N. lington, N. J., Joseph of Athol, Ma and Daniel of Norwich. Wili Bring Back Prize Cup. The Plainfield footbail team will journey to Williamsville Saturdsy to play the Goodyear club in the final game of their series. The outcome of the game will no effect on the Lee Clegg cup, as Plainfield won pos- session of it when the team won from the Goody team last ‘Saturday. However, infield has no intention of allow to win if 1t Is in their power to prevent it. The Plainfield boys will bring back the bacon, i. e, the lee Clegg cup, with them Saturday. The cup has remained in Will e for two y 11k is being loid in front ton Mills corporation plant ad avenue, of th on Railro: Enters St. Thomas’ Seminary. ‘Workmen are bullding a foundation on which to erect barn 1 Charles ". Charon propert: on H E When completed the barn will be to accommodate Mr. Charon’s trotting horse ‘Thomas J. Burke of High street was a New Haven visitor Thursday. Outdoor Lecture. A temperance lecture will be de- livered by Rev. Mr. Lamphere on Jo- doin square tonight (Friday). Train Delayed. Train No. 4303, west bound, on the New York, New Haven and Hartford road, due to arrive in Baltic at 8.41, was 30 minutes behind schedule time Thursday morning. The delay caused by the baggage car striking some unknown obstruction about one and a quarter miles east of Baltic. The step on the car was ripped off and was not discovered until the train crew reached Baltic. A three-inch casting was found hanging from the steps. Will Work in Hartford. Louis Rodu, who Las been employ ed as overseer of the drawing-in de- partment in the Baltic mills for the past four vedrs, has resigned and will work in_Colts shop in Hartford. Na- poleon Bellanger succeeds him. Briefs and Personals. Louis Bibeau of Hartford, formerly of Baltic, is spending a vacation at his_hom Mrs. William E. Rochelleau, Jr., and daughter. Dorothy, have returned from ‘Washington, R. I Mrs. William B, Young of Fifth ave nue was a New London visitor Wed- nesday. C. F. Murdock of Oak Lawn, R. I, was in town Friday. Joseph Schligh is moving his house- hold effects to a tenement on Little Flats. Miss Mary Rathbun has_returned, after a vacation spent'in New York and Philadelphia. Miss Anna_Bibeau, who has been visiting Hartford friends, has return- ed_home. Miss Imae Buckley has resumed. her studies at Connecticut College. Harry Stott has moved his house- hold goods from Norwich to a house on High street. Misses Josie Marshall, Dorothy T Buy Wedgwodd Creamery Butter and Save the Coupons For This Handsome Set Wedgwood Creamery Butter is the finest creamery butter your money can buy—yet it is not expensive. + Wedgwood Creamery Butteris made from rich, pasteurized cream from pure-bred Jerseys and Holsteins, and put up in 1-lb. dust-tight, odor- proof packages az the creamery. 'That is why it comes to you with @// its sweet butter freshness. Save the Coupons Until You Have 25 then send them with $2.75 in cash to P. Berry & Sons, Hartford, Conn., and this beautiful set will be sent you, express prepaid. Coupons also with Parksdale Farm guaranteed Fancy Eggs. P. BERRY & SONS, Inc., Hartford, Conn. Sole Distributers Tor New Erigland States. =| [T I As we now offer a 50-piece instead of a 42-piece set, we have ced to increase the reguized number of coupors from 15 to 25. l This handsome 50-piece set of fine Saxon China has an attractive, exclu- sive design and s deco- THEHTITTET the guest of C a; the guest Spauldine. Misses E of visit_of 1 Noves. Frank Schaffe visiting in_town. Mrs.” John her mother, Mrs. Wiiliam d from a a El returned shires. Miss_Mary Deep River to Mrs. school. Mrs, turned from Lyme. Misses Mary E. New London are er, Mr. a and Mrs. setts. Mrs. her sonm, Dr. family in New F ty_are Mr. and returned to at Willow Point. M absence of Misses Annie Wil G m Holly. William Noble Wilcox. Thunderstorms Francisco than in any other part of the United States. harles Gillfillan of Mr. elyn and Ma; returned to South Hadl several Brooks Mr, and Mrs. Frank W Amos Grinnell, Mrs. T. from a Bromley has stay William Jennings Lucina Waterhouse has William W. Kellogg. returned from a visit John Russell is the guest of ‘Walter 1. Russell and Mrs, A, P. Ware and daughter Bet- isiting in_Providence. Providence after a visit Returns After Twenty Years. Louis Evans of Waterbury, after an twenty-four years is vis- iting friends in the village. Newarlk, N. J., are the guests of Mrs. y L. Fairbrother of Jacksonville, Fla., is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Fairbrother. guest of his sister, Mrs. Smedley has returned to Brook- Iyn after several weeks' daughter, Mrs. Arthur Perry. Stapley Sullivan left Wednesday rated in the soft shades morning for Hartford, where he wiil of gray, green, pink, yel- enter St. Thomas' seminar; He is B low and bluawiha cold the son of and Mrs. J. § ivan of line around the rim. Plainfield street and is a 2 ate of el he 1916 class cof Plainfield High school. Mr O. Doucet recently left for a trip in Canada. Mrs. Doucet visited at Westbrook, Me., with Mrs. George E. Keene, for of this place, Alfred Broucher has left for New | Bedford, Mass.. where he is employed. Mr. an Mrs. David Marshall mo- tored to regan yesterday. iret Walker of Westerly | Wood and Gertrude Swanson spent WETT TY John and Maurice Shea, Jr., of Jewet{ visitor in I eld. Friday in Hartford. JE‘ Cl City. M o A livan _returned to Oliver Portelance wa 3 5 e e . Otto Anderson. "o o post-sraduate | businecs Thuradse, o " 2% O | Mectings Held by Church Sasieties—| i a Scientific _school, | croix a Willimantic| Deaths, Michael Shea, Mrs, Otto An.| The death of Mrs. Otto Anderson oe- llivest e efadustedizom) et oneaia : derson—Girls' Friendly Club Eleots and Mrs. A, Ray_Button vton Rood has retu: rom a PAz=t S0 Sha i B basketball practice siness trip in Philadelphia. Officats. . F. Prospects for a pain the barn owned 3 1 o d‘m'h“r4nr ol e t M comp: The Ladies’ society of the Congrega- | Ray Button, 20 yvears ago, in the tion for are ex nrietta 1 of Wall street | tional church was entertained Thurs- | town uf -fr_;;m.x\a_ l’rnm- Feaminen :‘\;o tions Willimantic visitor Thursday. | day afternoon at the home of Mrs, M. |married Otto Anderson. She is sur- good material to choose from Mrs. John E. Rose of Depot Hill e 5 1a|Yived by Tter husband, her parents, Peter Joseph Goraover, '3 A | Was in Proyidence Thursday W. Alling. It was voted not to hold|four sisters, Mi: Etta, a. Fran- vilas Charran, "spent| AMr. and Mrs. M. H. Donahoe, Mrs. |2 Christmas bazaar this vear, but ajces and Malba Button, and a brother, i e R. J. Jodoin and thi Misses VA\!n\.': series of suppers during the year in- | Lewis Button, all of Griswold. — and Fidelin Donahoe ad dinner at ad. The ladies who assisted Mrs. Personal Mention. the toninzton Manor Inn Wednes- | Alling were Mrs, W. E. Marsbhall, " BALTIC. i a e the o by omobile. | H. E. Paul, Mrs. J. C' Hawk Mre, J. S. Jeffers, not Mrs. W. C. = =il s el Mrs, J. T. Stewart. Jeffers, is a member of the W, C. T. U. | Result of Analysis of Milk Samples— MYSTIC Met at Parsonage. B O e s ; i Mrs. Champion Matt Election of Methodist Trustees— The Ladies’ Aid socioty of the Bap. er Jane: returned to their home Temperance Lecture This Evening||ocal Delegates at County W. C." T.|tist church met at Mrs. J. A. Spidell’ v Haven Thursday. A. R. Young —Why the Train Was Late. U. Meeting in Niantic—Mrs. ‘F. H. day afternoon. She was assisted and Mrs. L. G. Buckingham = Syies: Adliyesses. Suffrage Mesting J. E. Phillips, Mrs. D. L, Phil- smpanied them on the trip. The following report on milk an- Yes . E. C. Willcox, Mrs. W. H. Figenbaum of Boston is visiting sis taken by Town Health Officer Mr 0t Fien Vhiteman and Mrs Charles Arm- ughter, Mrs, Joha La Fontaine. J. Fontaine from milkmen deliv-| M = ey My | strong. At this meeting it was voted 5 Ik in town has been Teceived |1y, C: Park rs. Alvin B Cutler, Mrs. | 30" 5o ‘tho floor revarnished in the TejlayiUlins i Rinase, state board of health s e, e | urch raniattorlym. The H. N. S. bascball club goes to iddletown; numbe; 3 Whiting, S Mes. |G 19 rexeh i Atrawaugan Saturday to play the fast Eat fer cent | Tian e Thumeoay and aitenced fible Officers of G. F. Club. Killingly Tigers. The ball nine got & cent. clean t church, representing the lo- | The Girls Friendly society of the|re-ensagement for two games and a o. 00 CoA Congregational church ected as | game is to be played in Jewett City % e 3. Aoty gt officers for months: Lena | later on. s No. 4, 18,000 Fleapd Mres. k- H. Sykes. ‘Whitcross, president; Miss Alice Blair, 9 No. 5, 7,890 "‘-qlr There was a large attendance at the | vice presi ; Miss Mena Magel, | RETIRED ARMY OFFICER No. 6,:35,000 3, 4. 80. 30 anchise league meeting held Thur: and Miss Marguerite Youns, COMMITS SUI Methodist Trustees Elected day afternoon at 4 oclock at 9 E TS SUICIDE St aa i 5 street. speaker was Mrs. Fred- JEhe anngal fl‘llj","‘gm“f,.u‘f’{*(‘hf:"‘{\'\‘"‘m H. Sykes of New London. CBITUARY. Cok B WL Bos obis T macle oG Bk Sept. 26. The following trus- Church Supper. i Orange, Fla. e elected: William H. Buck- The “monthly upper given by the = or - e, FI 28.—Col 3 years,' Wilfred Hangorton |ladies of the Union Baprist church in| The body of Michael Shea, the eldest| Port Orange, Fla, Sept. 28—Colonel athew Bailey for three years,|the vestry Thursday evening was weil |son of Maurice Shea, was brought to|F. W. Roe, U. S. A, retired, son of George Geer, Sell and C. | attended. his father's home i Jewett City on| the lnte Admiral Roe shot himself E. Mul s twi amuel Law- Thursday evening. Mr. Shea died in|here today and dled instantly. e is Samuel rnest Col- So R allsacNewes and Notes e oot e et survived by his invalid wife here and for one Yy Charles F. Wing of Providence was survived by his wife and one mother in, Washington, where the body arad Kretzer Thurs:|his eatner, two sisters, Oi will_be taken. He had been an in- New Britain is|20d Nancy Shea, and tw id for thrée vears. and Mrs. E. Kirke Holmes have , Mass., after with Mrs. weeks r of Philadelphia is is entertaining Dibble of Hartford. B. Penfield has_re- week’s visit in New tty, Mrs. . Packer have trip in the Berk- left for with her sister, and attend re- to her in visit son . and Lucy Kellogg of zuests of their broth- F. Noyes have in Massachu- John faven. George Brown have NG | The ever-present identifying mark Dufffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey and Irene Muller of of Boston Mrs. J. is the Eugene it to her are rarer in San