Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 28, 1921, Page 2

Everott Brown, 21, local manager of the Standard Oil company, committed wuicide by sheoting Saturday might in his room in the Park Central hotel. People in the hotel first becams suspiclous that something was wrong with Brown whea it was noticed that the light in his room was burning, this being after 8 o'clock. Sunday morning. Existe Bernard, proy pristor of the. hotel, motified the police, and upon the arrival of Officer McLean entry was made to the room and Brown was fsund lying on his bed with a bullet Bele through his stomach and another bullet wound in his forehead just at the bairline. A .32 calibre revolver was found containing two empty shells. Med- jeal Examiner Dr. F. E. Wilcox was call- ed and after viewing the body gave =& verdict of suicide, stating that Brown had been dead for over 10 hours. The medical examiner gave permission for the removal of the body to an undertakers. News of the suiclde of Brown came as = surprise to his friends, and Sunday af- ternoon the man who had been with Bfewn from 4 until 6 o'clock Saturday evening stated that he noticed nothing whusual about Brown's actions that after. neen. Upon arrival at the hotel Brown weént to his room, which was in the third #tory, and while the people of the hotel weré at supper he shot himself, once in the stomach, a little to the left, and in the forehead, directly in the center, just #t the hairline, using the bedding in his resm to deaden the sound. No one at the hotel heard any revolver réport. Brown was recently brought inte court W. G. Baxter, secretary of the State Prison_Reform association, spoke at the First Baptist church Sunday evening during the meeting of the Christian En- deavor seciéty. A meeting of St. Joan Baptiste soclety was held at St Mary's hall, Valley street, Sunday afternoon. Delegates from societies ‘in Norwich, Taftville, Putnam and other places in this district attend- ed. An entertainment was given and re- freshments were served. The next meet- ing of the society will be heid in Putnam: George Mann Harrington, 71, one of ‘Willimantic’s leading business men, and first mayor of the eity, died Saturday morning at 6 o'clock at his home, No. 196 Church street. Mr. Harrington had not been in the best of health for the past year, but since a month ago he has been confined to the house. He had been a resident of this city for 37 years, during which time he had acquired many friends through business dealings and through activities in polities. George M. Harrington was born in Killingly Sept. 25, 1849, the son of Thom- as and Almira Bowen Harrington. He|" reccived a common school education ‘irl that town and when his father died, as a young man, he was thrown upon his own resources. In the spring of 1866 he flags in Westerly were at half- |tor of the Italian paper La Sentinells, fday, and the stores were closed | published weekly 2 to oseph A. Second Division, who died can Legion; the exercises were in charge of Rev. B. J. Cléveland, chaplain of the loca] post. The servicss at the house at 2 o'clock were conducted by Rev. B. U, Hatfleld, pastor of the First Baptist church, of Which the young soldier was 2 member. The casket was then borne to a walting caisson, and the procession moved down in | Mechanic street, through the square, and He [of march was as follow: to the First Baptist church. The order Commander George P. Chapman, Adjutant Edward J. Butler, and Bugler Willlam Donavon Drummer Clyde Burdick; firing squad he | composed of Maurice Laing, Moses Payne, sl said, and bothered her often after this. These rélations continued after she came to this city, the last time being in Febru- ary, 1920. Spirino had told her, she said, that he would kidnap Tony, the missing child, when he became § ot age, a8 the child was his, . Mrs. Castanzia stated she had five children, ages 15,8, 6, 3 years and 16 months, respectivelv. She fiad not brought a marriage licens® to this coun- try, not thinking it necessary. Sheé did not know the names of the witnesses to her wedding. She admitted being afraid to tell her husband of her relations with Spirino at the time, but after Tony was stolen she took courage ard ftold. Sue was afrald Spirino would kill beth her husband and herself, as he had threatens, ed. Francisco Castansia, the hushard, tes- ted in Tusea, Jr, Al O'Connell, Michael Murphy- Al- bert Brown, Cornelius Riley, Waiter ‘ker ; members of Merrill post; driven by Law- rence Rook, guarded by Harold Barber and John Donahue; bearers, Austin Mat- thews, Samuel Council, Philip Button, Claren¢e Maxwell, John Law, William ‘Wills, Robert Kenyon and Irving Adams; Chaplain E. J. Cleveland; automobiles bearing relatives and friends; wounded ex-service men in automobil The services at the church were i charge of Rev. B. U. Hatfleld. The eu- logy Was pronounced by Rev. 8. M. Cath- cart. Following the church sérvices, the line moved slowly down Elm street to River Bend cémetery whers committal services were conducted by Chaplain Cleveland. As the body was lowered into the grave three volleys were fired ¢ | by the firing squad, and taps were sound- hér relations with Sp.rino. Mrs. Casclo, mother of Mrs. Cas: ed by Bugler Donavon, with the echo played by Stanley Livingstone. ¢harged with non-support of his wife, and had taken an appeal. It was rumol ed about the city Saturday that he had became a clerk in the store of W. H Choller & Co. of Danielson, remaining m the employ of that firm for four years. & at the wedding of her daughtee. Spe could not remember {he names of the v t- st his position with the Standard Oil company, but this could not be verified. Eveérett Brown was born in this city Sépt. 8, 1893, the son of Clifford H. and Jeséphine Patnode Brown. Willimantic has always been his home and he had Betn_in the employ of the Standard Oil company for many vears. He is survived by a brother, Walter Brown, of Warr ville. Windham High defeated East Hartford High 16 to 11 in a game played in this Mrs, WAGNER of PALM BEACH Tells Girls How She Found Relief From Pain Walgt Palm lfi'ldl' Fla.—* ears ol was iR Tiad oot b . farmingandheavy ‘washings so I told my husband to get six bottles of the Vegetable Com- m‘:nd by taking it regularly my ceased and now I never. youn take it. You can publing letter and it may be the means of hel some other girl or woman. ”’ —Mrs, Y M, WAGNER, Box 759, ‘West Palm Beach, Florida. ‘While no woman is entirely free odit ing it does not e cramj —br. F. C. Jackson DENTIST 715 Main Street, Willimantic '! { loader of his party for many years, prov- He then went to Taftville as clerk in his brother’s store. In May, 1871, he opened a store in Versailles, but soon sold out the business and became assistant fore- man in the genmeral store of A. V. W. Sprague in Providence, R. I, and one year later had charge of B. B. & E. K. Knight's general store at Pontlac, R. L After being with that firm for a little over a year, he moved to Willimantic and purchased the Windham Manufactur- ing company’s etore on Main street. May 1, 1883, he sold out this establishment and formed a partnership with E. M. Durkee and George E. Stiles, engaging in the wholesale grocery business, which he conducted up to the time of his death. At the death of Mr. Durkee in January, 1893, the firm continued under the name of Stiles & Harrington; since 1911, when Mr. Stiles retired, Mr. Harrington carried on the business as sole proprietor. Mr. Harrington was closely confined to his business and made it his policy to be in charge of the work as much as possible. In public life Mr. Harrington was active until about 1910. He was an ar- dent republican and was an acknowledged ing himself nossessed of great executive and business ability. His Aactivities in behalf of the town of Windham and the city of Willimantic were appreciated by | the people, who elected him to office on many occasions. Under the old borough { government he served as burgess in 1880 and as warden in 1383. In 1883, when the voters of Willimantic were to elect a mayor for the first time, he wss chosen and served two years ‘with abiilty. He -was a representaive from the town of ‘Windham in the legisiature of 1884 and in 1896 was elected state semator from this district. . He was a member of Eastern Star lodge, No. 44, A. F. ana A. M., Trinity chapter, No. §, Royal Arch Masons, Olive Branch council, No. 10, Royal and Select Masons, St. John's commandery, Neo. 11, Knights Templar, of this city, and was a member of Sphinx temple, Nobles of Mys- tic Shrine, Hartford. In the spring of 1888 he was united in marriage with Miss Ma:® E. Wilson, who survives him, with two sons, G. Everett Harrington and Homer M. Harrington, of ‘Willimantic, one daughter, Mrs. E. Bur- ton Bartlett, of Springfield, Mass., and a sister, Mrs. Elmer Bailey. The Emeralds won their week end game from the Blue Ribbon etam of Hartford, 55 to 23. The first half ended 14 to 12 in favor of the Hartford five but a come- back by the locale left the visitors far in the rear before the findl whistle saved them from a bigger beating. Mrs. Isabelle C. Bradley of Bostom was the speaker at the meetings of the First Spiritualist - society Sunday. Payments to K. W. Reynolds, local treasurer of the European felief fund, have reached a total of $4,367.30, with many pledges unpaid. Money needed over the amount of pledges fild amounts to $1,500, and this must b raised if this city is to provide for the 750 children allotted citizens to care for until the next harve®. Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Phone 44 JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Filmore & Shepard Funeral Director & Embalmer 80-62 NORTH ST. WILLIMANTIC Lady Assistant. Tel. Connection . Killourey Bros. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Willimantie, Conn. (Lady Assistant) 88 Union St. Phene 290 Police officers have been assigned the following beats for March by Chief Dan- iel J. Killourey: Officer Leahy, day duty; Officer Paulhus, center Main street; Offi- cer Bombria, upper Main street; Officer McLean, Jackson street; Officer Grady, Sodom. Officers for 1921 In the eighth grade at St. Joseph's school have been elected as follows: President, Tharsilla Sullivan; treasurer, Dorothy O'Connor; secrétary, James T. Day. Class eolors are green and gold. Class pins and rings have also been selected by the pupils. Funeral services for Philo 0. Atweed were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’elock at Jay M. Shepard’s funeral parlors, No. 60 North street, the services being con- ducted by Rev. H. S. McCready. The MURRAY'S BOSTON STORE Wi!fimanfic, Conn. 'WARM WINTER COATS AT $29.50 There are many days ahead in which a good, warm coat will be useful, but one interested in a Winter Coat does not feel like paying full price. To those in need of a warm coat, and one that is suit- able for any occasion, at a price that means a saving of less than half the former price, we should like to have them look at the special lot we are closing at only $29.50, fur collar and full lined. 'THE H. C. MURRAY CO. =1 rirongly to . testioe oy, evidence lage of cial dec.s" the admission claiming document necessary to prove Castanzias, and 10! Foss. Attorney Dandr ey offercd ro tce timony in - defense, Lut asked the o's- charge of his cliea: for lack ot Ji'ge Foss t.vnd nrod:; «ver, and bound 3pirley cve: criminal term. *h~ gers-or courl u. der honds of $500. Wicha'as Srivestre New London furnisied tia beni Aito. ncy Danahey aske] be made co-defendaut ' 1k this was not decrnsl ne court. Joseph Blank of Meriden, proprietor of the Army and Navy store on Main street, was charged with being an itin ant vender, doing businec= without a l- cense required by the sta® and city. He entered a plea of not builty, but later changed it to guilty. He was fined $25 undd-onlu. amounting to $30.05, which he pai A charge of breach of the peace wa® entered against Mikeé Kumiski, a minor, resulting from trouble over a dog fight on Windham road last Thursday. The case was nolled when the cemplainant, William Guonack, falled to_appear. The court was ordered cleared for the trial of four small boys charged with breaking and entering. They were William Caisse, 13, Thomas Meriarty, 11, Michael Jolly, 14, and Emile Dagenauilt, 13. Through Probation Officer Elmer M. Young, all four emtéred pleas of guilty. Caisse and Dagenault were committed to the industrial school for bovs at Middle- town, Moriarty and Jolly being placed on probation for six months. with a warning that unless they behaved themselves they would be sent to Middletown. COLCHESTER Dr. A. L. Stebbins was in New Haven Friday attending the dental comvention. Miss Mary Driseoll of New Haven is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Driscoll in Windham avenue for a few weeks' vacation. The following cémmittee was appoint- ed at the chamber of commerce meeting last week, to make arrarigements for a get-together meeting some time next motfith: Myron R. Abell, chairman, F. E. Baker, Mts. Frederick O. Brown, Mrs, John Condren, Mrs. Joseph Agranovitch and Mrs. Benjamin London. Speakers from out of town will bs expected to be present. A lunch will be served. A cam- paign for new members is to be launch- ed, ag thére are a number of improve- ments for the welfare of the community badly needed, these subjects will be brought before the gathering /to be did- cussed. Leonard Siebert of East Hampton was in town Friday. John Willis of Millington was calling on_ friends in town Friday, Mr. and Mrs, Clarence H. Norton of North Westchester were visitors in town Friday. The Colchester basketball team had as their opponents the Melrose team of Taftville in Tip Top hall Saturday eve- ning. A dance was held after the game. STAFFORD SPRINGS Miss Emma Pallonck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fabiano Pallanock, and Kenneth T. Doenahue of Rockville were married by Justice of the Peace Arthur J. Melbourne Friday afternoon. Leon Broder of Colchester was the guest of Harry Markoff Saturday. The heavy snow which came a week ago ,has become well packed down and the sleighing in this section is the best it has been in many yars. 2 L. S, Morehouse of Bridgeport was n town on business Friday. VERNON Mrs. L. Sykes Bamforth entertained Wednesday evening the Junior Christian Endeavor soclety from Rockville Baptist church, Mrs. Arthur Suzman is convalescing following a serious surgical operation a few weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Lathrop have been visiting in Plainfield for & few (ays. Misg Elsie Abbott has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Katle Reyhl in Man- chester for a week. Mrs. George Webster has returned to her home from the Hariford hospital v :ry much improved. . chasge, but esakcy Ly the Scott'sEmulsion It is nourishment abundant in strength-giving ' and growth-promot- ing substances. Scott& Bowas, Blesmfield, N. 3. ———ALSO MAKERS OF—— Ki-moIDS (Taklets or @ranules) ren INDIGESTI ) ON 20-125% A mission for the Italian people of ‘Westerly was opened Sunday evening at the Churgh of the Immaculate Concep- tion. Rev.(E. Grees, pastor of the Ital- ian church in Barrington will be the speaker. Father Grees, besides being a missionary of experience is also the edi- STONINGTON Stonington, has rencwed its lease with the Stonington Building Co. for its mill Ough, for a period 6f ten years from Jan. 1, 1921. ‘This announcement was issued Friday in the form of a circular to the stockholders by George H. Robinson, tne secretary of .the corporation. This sets at rest the rumor that the company was to vacate its plant here and move to a uew mil] in New Haven. At the meeting of the Stonington Boy Scouts, Norton Brainard was chosen to preside at the meetings held during March. For an entertainment Scout Mas- ter J. H. Stivers showed slides depicting New York and told the boys of the inter- esting points in that great city. The boys aré soon to listen to a lecture on the silk Industry. The fishermen mede good hauls of scallops at the week-end. These shellfish still bring as high as $4 a gallon in the New York market. Capt. Grover C. Eldredge returned on Friday with the smack. Magnolia from New York where he sold his load of cod. The smack was out Baturday and the crew made another good cateh of cod and haddock. The tea at Community house afternoon was a success as to attendance One of the successful features was the of by Mrs. Oliver C. Pendleton, Ne Joseph Fuller and family have moved | Fren to the Davis house, corner of School and | Ramage. In closing America was sung by all present. At the close of the entertainment Miss sella Rose were in Taunton, Mass, Sat-| Alice Ramage, dressed as a dame of ye olden times, played a grand march, led John H. Higgins and family are mov- | by Mrs, Hubert Dart as a good old fash- Omega streets. Mrs. Frank L. Staplin and Miss Ro- urday. which conducts the velve: industry In| in Providence, The ‘o'clock, to pay respect to|mission is for both men and women, and ne of Co. F?‘nfi Regiment, | will cohtintc throughout the week. AS in France |is custr- lqou articles may be procured - Catholie mis- «..ich after each Over forty reiatives and friends at- tended the fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Jag- jger, of Beach street, Saturday evening. The evening was devoted to talks of olden times when Westerly was but a village. The couple receivel congratulations and gifts and wishes of further years of hap- piness together. Refreshments were serv- ied. Guests were present from Providence, Wickford and Cape Charles, Va. A prowler whé has been making s practice of lurking about in the vicinity of George and School streets and Chester avenue in the night-time, has caused con- siderable alarm among women of that lo- cality. Has had a number of such characters who direct their attention to women. In the past' few years Westerly Local Laconies. According to an announcement contain- ed in the Milton College Review, W. Al- exander Kenyon son o,f Mrs, Walter D. Kenyon of Hopkinton, Is now acting as associate professor of biology in Milton coilege, Milton, Wis, Mr. Kenyon is a graduate of Westerly High school. - Michael Burke of Ledward avenue was in Milford, Mass. Sunday (o attend the funeral of William D. Potts relative. of Attleboro, Mass., ig visiting Westerly friends. & Patrick Burke who died Friday tn Mil- ford, Mass., was well known Here in ‘Westerly, where he had many relatives and friends. George E. Broughton was able to be out Saturday after being confined to his home for several weecks with a severe attack of pneumonia. Miss Edna Mill of Summer street is in Philadeiphia to attend the alumni reunion of Beacham school, which she attended last vear. Mrs. Ralph Spargo who Is Ill at her home on Sehool street with scarlet fever, is reported as much improved. Miss Mary T. MecGuinn, a teacher in the M(. Vernon, N. Y., public schools, is gisiting at her home in Ashaway. 5 ” Mrs. Joseph Frechette returned to her The Amefican Vélvet Co. of New York, |home on Jay street Sunday, after spend- ing three weeks with relatives in Mon- treal. The teschers in Westerly public schools on Bay View avenue. Stonington bor-|have all returned to their homes to spend the vacation weeR. From all indications, business at Pléas- ant View will be brisk this year. new houses are about to be started, and severa] lots have been purchased by pros- pective builders. new golf club there will further increase the value of the land, Three It is expected that the UNCASVILLE A successful Washington birthday par- ty was held in tahe Methodist chapel on Tuesday evening. A good number at- tended and the affair given by the La- dies’ Ald soclety, lett, chairman, a: Avery, Mrs. Charles Hope, Mrs, Hubert Dart and Mrs. C. C. Tibbets, proved a suceess, over thirty dollars being rail- ized which 18 to be use es and other furnishings for the Kkitch- Mrs. Willlam C. Val- sted by Mrs. A W. for new dish- From six o'clock to eight a substan- tial supper of salads, baked beans, hot rolls, serve coffee, cake and lce cream was After supper a very Dpleasing entertainment was given as follows: Song, Five young -ladies; plano duet, and receipts. More than $30 was netted. | Tibbets and Miss Ramage; song, by three little - girls; sale of popcorn ballsy made and disposed | violin solo, Austin ‘Kellogg, with Eliza- beth Kellogg accompanist; Frank Lewis spent the week-end in| Ellwood Benson; plano solo, arwich. Gessmer ; recitation, ch; piano duet, Mrs. Tibbets, Miss Mrs. piano solo, Miss Bugbee; recftation, Myritene Mrs. Charles C. ing from the Danesi block 1o the Crosby | ioned grandmother and her son, Lester, Smith house on Clift street. have gone to Monson, Mass., for a visit With relatives, MYSTIC this (Monday) evening. ters, of New London, were guests Sun- day of Mrs. D. Elmer Wilcox. Milford, after spending Sunday at her home here. Mrs. E. W. Gaskell, who is ill with scar- let fever, is improving slowly. Charity & Relief Lodge, No. 72, F. & A. | judges, Ralph H. M., meets Tuesday evening. Miss Beulah Noyes and Miss Laura|ed by A. B. Newton to be given the ona Willingham of New London were guests | whom the judges thoutht the most nearly like Washington's days was presented t- Mr, and Mrs. Bergen 1. Greene were in | Mrs. Jennie Potter. The many friends of Matthew Gear Ernest Gledhill of Bordentown, N. J.,| were saddened to learn 6f the death of is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mra. | his wife Monday at Greefeville. the past week of Mrs. John M. Noyes. Ashaway, R..I, Saturday. Eli_Gledhill, Miss Louise Paige has returned to Guil- ;ord. after spending Sunday at her home ere. George Godfrey of New London was a caller here Saturday. Phoebe Packer Rathbun Tent, Daugh- ters of Veterans, meets Wednesday eve- meeting. Miss Emily Murrhy of Providence was at her home hare for the Week-end. Stonington lodge, No .26, 1. 0. O. F., is to meet Wednesday evening. The March meeting of Fanny Ledyard Chapter, D. A. R, will be held Wednes- day afternoon in Masonic Temple. Fol- of Stonington is to give a talk on Shad- rach ‘Osborne, friend of Washington. Friends of Clarence W, Mullen in the about two weeks. Mr. Mulln was a for- mer resident here, having lived on West Mystic avenue for many years. He is survived by hig wife, and his mother and brother in New Britain. Mr. and Mrs. N. A Dickson are enter- taining their grandson, Newten Dickin- son, of East Windsor. NOANK The fishing schooner W. A. Morse, re- cently purchased by Capt. Henry Lang- worthy, left Friday for New York, where a crew will be taken on for tile fishing. While in the harbor a force of workmen was employed in making repairs to the vessel and overhauling the two gasoline engines. Last year the tile, which va- riéty of fish Captain Longworthy is go- ing after, wer\ very scarce, but this year they are being caught in large numbers. Charles Crouch and Hathaway Wolfe left with Captain Longworthy as members of the crew. Angus McQuacrie, who ha sbeen a stu- dent at Colgate university, is at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Mc- Quarrie, having completed his studles. Mr. McQuarrie will return to Colgate in June for commencement. dressed as Unecle Sam, followed by Mrs. Mrs. Edward Myers and two children | Charles Hope, In a grey silk which was a hundred years oid, and Mrs. Burk G. Hewett whose costume’looked as if she had been one of Washington's neighbors. Next came Mytelene Gessner In a dress whese cut showed many changes from Benevolence Chapter, R. A. M, meets | modern modes. Mra. Tibbets in a beau- tiful black silk of many a year back, Mrs. Mary D. Burrows and two daugh- | with her hair done to fit that tim made a most pleasing appearance. Lit'le Edace Dart in full skirt and pantletts Miss Geneva Rathbun has returned te | caused much merriment as did also ¥ rs, Jennie Potter in blue silk, full sk ¢t white cotton stockings with ‘Winfleld Gaskell; young son of Mr. and | adorned with huge buckles. She woré & beautiful lace shawl. slippers After marching scveral times before the Melcer and Rev. and Mrs. Tibbets, a cake made and present- John Bongster of New Londen visited relatives in the village Tuesday. John Eldridge has been seriously ill at him home. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Melcer Friday for Florida t ospend ten days' vacation. Mrs. George Dart spent Friday in Nor- ning. ‘A soclal will follow the business| Wich visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Allen, who has been iIl. Mrs. Reuben Bolles feent Friday at Harrison's Landing with her who fell and badly sprained her ankle recently. left daughter, The Woman's Home Mistionary soclety of the M. E. church met Thursday aft- ernoon with the president, i H. Melcer. After a short business meet- lowing the busifiess meeting, Mr. McClurg | I Mpleer, fter o enort Buck time followed. bers were invited to the dining viliage regret to hear of his death in Wes- “‘h(lfh i ]bm;““"‘!v !‘;50":";}_ ";“ rt‘);‘e rada; national colors for Washington's . terly Thursday following an fliness of e e There were eighteen members pres- day. ed. ent. CHESTNUT HILL Miss Ruth Rogers, teacher in this dis- trict went to her home in East Long- meadow, Friday. by Mrs. Everett C. Mrs. Ralph A soclat At four thirty the mem- room She was accompanied ESymon;® Who. Ykh her guest over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, C. E. Goodrich gave a little party the evening' of the 22nd, m honor of their guests, the sisters of Mrs. Goodrich, Miss Hannah Oleson and Mrs. ‘Thompson, of New London. . Frank Davoll, who has been spending a time in Nashville, route for California, where he has a son daughter, cecently with Mrs. Jacob’s mother, Mrs. John Phillips of Coventry. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Peckham and son, Charles, of Manchester, were at the home Tenn., is now en Harley Jacobs and Mildred, gpent a few days of A. S. Peckham the last of the week. Chief of Folice Killourey of Williman- tic and Mrs. Killoure, James' for the week end. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Payson, Mis ers and W. D. Davoll were at C. L. Rog- wero Norwich Eleanore Franeis is ill with pneumonia | visitors Saturday, Febrisary 19th. at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. ‘White. cent business caller in town, . 8. Sklinck of New Haven has been a business caller in town. Avery Fitch spent the week-end at the Haliey Farm. Misg Eloise Fish has returned, after|C. Peckham in ‘weekt, . A teacher has beem procured for the school Mr. and Mrs. J. Forrest Hammond of | ates the necessity of transporting pup Boston were spending a few days in town. | to the Liberty Hill school which they J. Lyon of Providence, R. I, wag & re- | have attended sinee the beginning of the at Tobasso strset which obv school year. Gurdon Chappell is improving the good sledding i drawing teNgraph poles to the local station, Ivan Turner has been employed by M. Manchester Lew for the past A » Slated for Postmaster Gemsral in the Harding cabinet. STAFFORD Mrs, Carolina Westfelt, 65, widow of Henry Westfelt of Taunton, Mass., died of rhematic endocarditis at the home of Miss Hannah Black. About fifty years ago she came from Sweden and Wwas employed at the home of Mrs. E C. Pinney. The last two years she has been employed at the homes of Tngus and Raymond Park. It was expected that 2 short funeral service would be held at Miss Black's home as she has many friends here, bug a telepjhone message was received from her sister, Mrs. Bm- ma Sergeant requesting that the body be semt immedlately to Taunton, where services were held. Friends of Mrs. Philena Preble are glad to hear that she is making a good re- covery following a surgical operstion at the Johnson hospital. Mrs. Preble has been so cheerful through it all and is = fine example for younger people. The case is of unusual Interest, since the patleént has passed her ninety-sixth birth- day. Though her hearing has heen im- paired for some timeé and for years she has been very lame, her Intellect con- tinued keen and her interest in things about him is quite rematkable. Similar aperations were porformer when Mrs. Pr was seventy-one. The fumeral of Hugh Jenkins was held at the Baptist church last Tues- day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. B. Todd of Southbridge officiated. There was no gervics at the Baptist smew storm. as Hartferd. ‘The Pheonix Woolen Company has re- sumed work. Friday evewinz Febrnary 19, one of the most enjoyable surprise parties of the season was given Curtls Kinnfe by neighbors and members of the grange. The event proved a genuine surprise. He was found sitting by the fire and was Informed that he was 19 years old and had got te celebrate his birthday. The evening was spent In dencing and play- ing games. Cake, doughnutdq coffee, oranges, cendy, peanuts and popcorn was served. Mr. Curtis was presemted 2 pair of nitial gold cuff buttens from members of the grange and friends, also a pair from Mrs, Olmey and Lisbon friends. All enjoyed the evening. A contest heid at the Frost school on Thursday evening to see who should speak and spell at the district speaking and spelling contest, honors went to Law- rence Uts, i and Emmsa Eastlund in spelling. Benjamin Sydney Sabins, the year old son of Mr. and Mrs, E. P. Sabins, died Baturday night, the 19th, after two days’ lilness. The body was taken to South Manchester Wednesday morning for burial. Mr. and Mrs, Ssbins have the sympathy of the community in thelr sor- row. Dr. Kendrick came as far Owing to the heavy smow storm Sun- day, the20th, the bus which carries the local people to and from work at Plain- fleld mil was not able to run until Wed- nesday. There was no meeting at the M. P. church Sunday, the 20th, on account of the snow storm. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Sabins have re- turned home from South Manchester ait. er spending a few dayqs with Mrs Sa- bin’s brothe: EAST HADDAM Miss Beraha Myers, teacher in the school was m week end guest at Mrs, S. E. Ackley's in Chester. 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BARSTOW & co. 23 Viater Strest GLASS — PUTTY — PAINT Hardware — Tools — Cutlery Examine our line of Aluminum Ware THE +OUSEHOLD Bulletin Building, 74 Franklin Street NO CONFLICT BETWEEN PANAMA AND COTA RIOA Panama, Feb, 27.—People of Cesta Rica aprarently know nothing about the Mrs. Walter Gillette réturned from her home in Chester, Tuesday afternoon to resume teashing Wednesday morning. Mrs, E. E. Swan is in Middlesex hos- pltal following a surgical operation. Mr, Swan is also spending several days In Middletown. It s rumored that Charles A. Russell of “Conecrest,” has purchased a honse in Haddam and will soon go there with his family to reside. A meeting of the D. A. R. chapter was held with Mrs. Jennle Comstock and Miss Nellie Boardman at thelr home, Febru- ary 22, with 2 good attendance. The next meeting of the grange will be held Wednesday evening. It will be Sisters’ Night and the programme will be arranged by Mrs. Ella Countryman, l!e(n, Ada Folette and Mrs. Walter Gil tte. FRANCE HAS DECIDED TO INSIST THAT SHE BE PAID Paris, Feb, 27.—In an editorial today on the subject of the London conference with the Germans which begins March 1, The ‘Temps declares that France while fearless over the possible consequences of 2 rupture, sincerely desircs that an agree- ment be reached with the Germans. “Germany has the floor,” says the edi- torial. “What the allies are interested in is not a negative, impassioned ‘mon possumus,’ from Germany, but the posi- tive counter-proposals which Foreign Mine ster Smons may brng. As Germany's turn to speak arrives, Franee does not fear a rupture, but sincerely desires an agreement. She is resolved not to con- sent to any further debate and to insist that she be paid, whatever may happen. She wishes that the German debtor will make it unnecessary to use force, and that & way may be found (which is per- fectly possible) by which Germany may prosper In settling up" Immediately opposite this editorial, The Temps prints {ts comment on army budget veted by the French chamber yes. terday, In which the newspapsr says: N y's attitude forces France, for some time at least, to be ready for any eventuality “which must be met fearless- ly. We muat have an army strong enough to catise the rights of France, as out- lined by the treaty of Versailler, to be respected and enforced. Germany, when she signed the treaty, admitted defeat, but {oday she is acting dilatory tactics. We must have an army strong enough confilet of their country with Panama, said Octavio Vallarino, a prominent Pan- aman who arrived here yesterday from He said the newspapers of that Tosta Rican city had on Friday published a story in which surprise was manifested regarding reports from Pana- ma, and asking satirically if Panama was making war on Japan, or suffering in- ternal disorders. Vallarino said he had no difficulty in securing a passport, and that he was ocourteously trfeated by Costa Rican government officials when he departed. ToCure aCold inOne Day Take Crove’s Laxative Bromo Quinine | tablets . | Be sure you get BROMO