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NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, JUNE 4 1921 : GONTEST IN EALAHAN DIVORCE CASE Judge Gardiner Greeie heard evidence Friday in the superior court Here in the contested divorce case of Annie Clark Ealahan of New Loridon against David ealahan of the same place, but the case could not be finished and was eomtinued to next week Friday. Mrs. Ealahan, who formerly lived in Norwich, is suing her husband for di- vorce on the grounds of desertion. She also asks aNmeony. Mr. Falahan hes filed 2 cross complain and alleges that he was deserted by his wife. Mrs. Balahan was called to the stand bs her attorney C. Hadlai Hull in spening the case. She testified that her maiden name was Annie Clark and that she was living at St. Padtrieks reeurylln this city at the time she was- married on Feb. 15, 1911, They were married by Rev. Hogh Treanor. Mr. Ealahan was in the liquor business in New Leondon and they lived after their marriage in a four room apartment on Bank street. She said her husband left her at the end of five months The first time. Her busband never furnished her clothes and she was helped by her sister and brother. The husband eames haok in twe weeks. On thres separate occasions Mr. Ealhan Jeft home. He did not make any pro- visions for the support of his wife them nor the mupport of their child later. Notice of sale of the saloon of the de- fendant to Shea Brothers was laid in as ce. Tt was recorded in the office of wn clerk In New London. The Mra. Ealahan said she he eheek for the saloon.’ The wife d her husband drank and she teld zoing away on May 31, 1913 Falahan said she saw a netice prosecuting attprney in New Lon- and Mr. Ealahan was arrested. She attended a session of court and the hus- band was ordered to pay $3 a week for he of hix sen Hugh. This was The case was appealed to the of common pleas and of the lewer court was affirmed. Falaahn waid she saw a netice newspaper ones wherein her hus- advertised he would pay ne bills the price was $2280 - ¢ his fina don erimina ndgmen Mrs. or in his name. She said her susband was drunk eontinually. Mrs. Falahan testified that all the moner sthe vand sver received from her hus- three payments of $15, and She broke up her heme in New and went te New YTork where she five monthe. but had te give use xhe became Ill. She returned n New Lendon and was helped by her wather and sister in New York. nce she sald her husband came to the Nouse where she lived with her mother and he wanted his wife to sign papers # keen him out of the draft. He came hree times the same night in October, just hefore the armistice was sign- She said he told her mother that his yuld have anything he had if she m the papers har husband's treatment «~'A he had step- times and once twist ri s hadly that she had te flosr bhefore he would stop He told her he would dispose roperty and ge where neither she he child would know where he was ¢ anvthing from him. n had a one-sixth interest Wie farher's astate, the witness sald, me some property on Jehn old he hought , suit *othes, shoes and hat for their son. ap bee 3 Mre faoe several ha LEFFINGWELL Rathbone and Alice and Mildred, were ay on Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Mrs. Austin per saries A. Rathbone of West Main Norwich, was at The Old Home- Tuesda Coliins brought 18 White with him to the LeMngwell They are showing thei of their new location by I of 14 eggs a day. John I svening a meat supper was ¢ Ladies' Aid society in the ¢ menu consisted of escalloped potato salad, beef loaf, rolis, cof- cake and joe ecream. The yearly isiness meeting was held and officers = elacted as follows: Preaident, Mrs. an E. Whiting; viee president, Mrs. F. Beard; secretary and treas- Miss Alice M. Lefingwell ; solicitors, Mrs. A. H. Beebe and Miss Elsie Beard. The secretary’s report and report the past yesar were read and Around §15 was realized from sotato, o supper. Sunday morning worship at 11 e'clock. P. S. Collins will preach the third in % series of sermons on Fternal Facts sermon was on The Criminal v of Disregarding God's Provision for Eternal Well Being. The second « concerned with The Wiles of the the Key 1o Man's Disregard for w Next Sunday's sermon of God's Guardian Care B. Y. P. U. at 7.30 SAlis will lead, taking v Kingdom Come in the -15. This is a conse- o subject meeting. and Mra. Jesse Smith of Strattom, epent several days redently with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lathgop. Mrs. Sm s an aunt of Mrs. Ldthrop and er had Bot seen each other for 22 wae the only thing he ever did for the ehild. Plaintiff is Cross Examined On eress-examination by Attorney Ar- thur T. Keefe, counsel for her husband, Mrs. Ealahan said that there was no happiness in their heme because of Mr. Ealahan's actions and the way he treat- ed her. e deserted her five months aft- er they were married but came back after his sister had struck Mrs. Ealahan with 3 atick. The witness denied that Mr. Ealahan ever aomplained of the wife's mother comning to the house or that a.peliceman came to the house be- cause the mother-in-law made a disturb- ance when intoxicated. She also denied that she and her mother beat up her hus- sand. She mid she did not refuse to Jet him see the child when he came to the house at the right time, but did re- fuse him when he wantsd to see the child when it was sick and asleep. She said she could not recall ever going to the saloen to ask him for money, and she denied she ever went through his pockets and took out ahout $100. She said he always kept his mensy locked i up. Lewis Crandall clerk of the court of i (Centinued from Page Six) commen Dless, produeed the court record on the case against David BEalahan Pe- cause of nen-support of his child in Aug, 1913. In October Ealahan was found guilty and ordered to pay $3 a week to the support of the child or be committed te jall. In November, 1914, in the eriminal court of common pleas there was a nelle absolute in the case. Mrs. Florence Cadenas, of New York, sister of Mrs. Ealahan, testified to fur- nishing clothing for her sister's boy. She knew of her sister coming to New York to live with her brother and to working in New York for about a year. Mrs. Eala- han had shown the witnesa bruises on her arms where she said Mrs. Ealahan had pinched her. The witness had bought clothes for her sister. Mre. Julia McGregor of Norwich testi- fied she had visited with Mrs. Ealahan | at the flat in New TLondon when Mr. Ealahan was still lfving with his wife. At one time when she was there at sup- per time there was nothing in the house for supper. Mr. Ealahan told his wife he had had his supper and - she (the wife) couid get what she wanted. Mre. McGregor said she went out and got food for the house and gave Mrs. Eala- han some money. At another time she gave Mrs. Ealahin money. The witness said she saw Mr. Ealahan strike ‘his wile when she asked for money. Consideration of the case was postpon- ed about 4.30 o'clock until next Friday. PUTNAM throughout Windham county and will mark the launching of the ecounty-wide Y. M. C. A. organization work, Wind- ham being the only Connmecticut county not organized. A Ballouville yeung man has been or- dered to appear in the Putnam city court for having operated in this city a motor- 'tycle which did not bear any registra- !his proper certifications. ,'0\' Street |Providenge, is to be the speaker at ser- of ! That | {is to establish a private de @§ :tive bureau. {has had an active part tion plates and the driver was without Officer Sponcey ordered the young man into court. Rev. H. W. Hewitt, pastor of the Dex- Advent Christian church, in vices to be held in the Advent church in this " city Sunday afternoon. His sub- ject will be The Forward Movement; Its Character and Objectives. It was learned with interest here that ut. Robert W. Bridgeman has re- igned from the state police force, which < being reorganized and will be merged | with the motor vehicle denartment, and Lieut. Bridgeman has become well known in Putnam during the past ten years ana in many cases 1ding a new house for the hens. | treasurer’s | TROUBLED WTH DANDRUFF YERRS AlsoPimples. HairThinand FellOut. CuticuraHeals. “‘After an attack of typhoid fever, pimples and dandruff appeared on my scalp and caused it to jtch. My heir became thin and constantly fell and combed out, and the dandruff scaled off and could be seen on my clothing. ““The trouble lasted three or four years. I tried remedies but found no cure inthem. I began using Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment and after I had used two boxes of Cuticura Oint- ment with the Cuticura Soap I was healed.” (Signed) Thomas A. Maguire,16 Lamson St.,East Boston, Mass., July 9, 1920. Use Cuticura Seap, Ointment and ‘Taleum for all toilet purposes. Semple Bueh Pres by Matl. orateries, n‘:'- Maldes 45, M Sald every- Beay He. Oratment 25 and! Tl e T Coticurs Seap hames witbont moe. KEEP-KOOL | The National Summer Suit for Men Ninety in the shade ? You forget it when you wear a KEEP-KOOL Summer Suit. . The name KEEP-KOOL is Cairo and back again as the summer suit for men that gives utmost of coolness and comfort without the least sacrifice of style. If you are seventeen or seventy, stout or slender, there is a KEEP-KOOL medel for you—in genuine Palm Beach, Aerpore Worsteds, Coolkenny Crash, Mahairs, and a wealth of other fashionable standard summer fabrics. Look for the KEEP-KOOL label in the summer suit you buy—It is your guarantee material. J. C. MACPHERSON Opp. Chelsea Savings Bank l Quality Corner known from New York to of quality in tailoring and worked out in' this ‘and surrounding tee-|which are intended sspecially. te attract ritory. On the evening of Sunday, June 19, Rev. John Stoddard, new .pastor of the Baptist church, is to deliver the bae- calaureate address before the senior class of Putnam High school and a large con- gregation at the Congregational ehurch. Only $1105 has been reported up to Friday for the Salvation Army drive go- ing on in Putnam. The quota for this city is set at $3500. Of the amount so far obtained $319.40 came from the Tag day. : Parents’ day exercises are to be held on the south lawn at the high school en Friday \afternoon of next week. The program\ is varied and' provides for wrestling\matches betwsen high sehool boys, a cadwt drill, oflk dances and songs. The public is invited to the exercises, mothers and small childfen. Mr. and Mrs. Dock Riley of Ozark, Ala., have arrived at North Grosvenor- dale, where they are guests at the home of Hjaelmar Olson. -Mr. Riley is an ex- service man and his wife a German girl whom he married while with the Ameri- can army of occupation near Coblenz. In the service he became a great friend of the late Gustave Olson of North Gros- venordale. One of the first of the season's hurdy- gurdy_entertainments was glven in P nam Friday by a trayeling outfit. 1 cidentally, they overlooked getting the required license before béginning their coneert and were talked to by the police. At TFast Killingly many honey bees were, killed as th an ofchard whic result-of getting into had been sprayed dur- ing the bhzsmm: season. ~ Mrs. A. C. Luke of Worcester is vis- iting wit Rhher . sister, George Vaughan. Frank Bowen 8f Woodstock has pre- sénted the Day Kjmball hospital a fine hospital seale, something the institution has been.in netd of for somie time, BALLOUVILLE Miss Annie Geodhall, assistant superin- tendent at Symmes hos , Arlington, Mase., is enjoying a month's vacation at her home here. Alex and Joseph Labelle spent week end and holiday in Meesup. Mrs. Minnie Smith and Miss Ida New- ton of Honedale, Mass., were in town Monday calling on friends. Many attended the Memorial exercises Mrs. the held at Danielson Monday. Mrs. Charles Egan and children of Providence have been guests the past week of Mrs. Egan's sister, Mrs. George H. Pray. Mr. and Mrs. William Kastien left this week for their home in Kingston, N. Y., where they have purchased property. Mr. and Mrs. Wardell Bennett of Ros- lindale, Mass, were called here by the death of Mr. Bennett's aunt, Miss Flor- ence Chase. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Simmons entertain- ed relatives from Hopedale, Mass.,, over the week end. At Putnam Friday, May 27, Miss Mae Kilday and Joseph E. Pray were unitéd in marriage by Rev. J. C. Stoddard, pas- tor of the Putnam Baptist chureh. Mr. and Mrs. Pray w¥ll make their home here. . died Tuesday Miss Florence Chase made her home. invalid for a number of the past two years her bed. Till the last she was a patient sufferer. She has been a resident of Bal louville-for many years and was lovin known to all as “Aunt Florence.” T memory of her happy disposition will al- ways be dear to those who knew her. Funeral services were held at her home Friday at 2 p. m, Mr. MacLennan of Moogup officiating. Burial was in High street cemetery, Dayviite. Miss Jennie Barton spent Monday in Norwich. £ Misg Alicia L. Brown, a Welleslay col- lege graduate and former Phiadelphia girl, is director of weifare at Dallas, Tex. A Wonderful Sale of “Old English” Gray, Extra Heavy Enameled Ware TODAY 79c TEN GUARANTEED CAPACITY UTENSILS AT ONE SPECIAL PRICE Promptly at 8:30, Saturday morning, we will place this beautiful Enamel Ware on sale. It is absolutely perfect —it is a splendid weight—the color is exceptionally good —the pieces are all of the shapes and sizes which are needed in every kitchen. AND EACH ONE IS A BARGAIN OF THE FIRST-GRADE i aamh Set 5-Quart Tea Ke;tles . ONLY 79¢ 10-Quart Water Pails ONLY 79¢ 6-Quart Stock Pot With Cover ONLY-79¢c 7-Quart Preserving Kettle . ONLY 79c 2-Quart Rice Hoiler ONLY 79¢ 3-Quart Coffee Pot ONLY 79c 12-Quart Handled Dish Pan ONLY 79c 6-Quart Convex Kettle ONLY 79c 12-Quart Roll-Edge Dish Pan ONLY 79¢ of Three Lipped Sauce Pans 1-2 and 3-Quart ONLY 79c White Frocks For Special Occasions FOR THE LITTLE ONE’S FIRST COMMUNION— : FOR THE OLDER ONE'S GRADUATION § WHITE FROCKS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS For the little one’s first communion, for the older one’s graduation, a special dress is required. Daintiness and a girlish simplicity are absolutely demanded, and yet the styles must be of the most recent, perfectly fitting the occasion. The Apparel Shop is now showing a beautiful colection of dainty frocks which are suitable for either occasion or for wear at any time when white is suitable— PRICES FROM $5.98 TO $39.50 SATURDAY SPECIALS THE MEN'S SHOP GENUINE BOSTON PAD GARTERS Regular price is 30c— SATURDAY SPECIAL 20c 55¢c SILK FOUR-IN-HANDS Made of Silk Faille and Poplin, in great variety of coloring— SATURDAY SPECIAL 29¢ 4 FOR §1.00 35¢ “SEALPACK” UNDERWEAR Fine Nainseok, Athletic Underwear which has attained great popularity on account of the quality and com- fort— SATURDAY SPECIAL 59¢ BEGINNING THIS MORNING A Sale of High Grade Novelty Dresses A MANUFACTURER’S CLEAN-UP OF THIS SEASON'S PATTERNS A very well known manufacturer of fine Voiles sacrificed his entire stock of this sea- son’s goods, and the prices were so attractive that we secured several thousand yards. We are passing this good thing along to you, and if you want to make your summer dresses at what is really a “pre-war” cost, don’t miss this sale. LOT No. 1 VALUES FROM 49 TO 6% SALE PRICE 29c Zephyr and Novelty Dress Voiles, in a largs selection of new and pleasing designs. You will find included check and gingham ef- fects which are so desirable. We also offer a fine sheer Voile in all thesplain colors., Widths frem 38 to 40 inches. EXTRA SPECIAL—SPORT OR BEACH SUITING, formerly sold for a yard. Fully mercerized—one yard wids and all the best plain colors LOT No. 2 REGULAR PRICE 7% A YARD SALE PRICE 39¢ Here are some of the best known Voiles in the market. Veile de Seie — Sublime, Supreme and Summery Shower Veiles, in all the very newest satin stripe and dark colored effects. You will also find white and tinted grounds with floral patterns. Widthe frem 38 to 40 inches. LOT No. 3 FORMERLY $1.25 AND $1.50 SALE PRICE 19c These are real beauties and of the very best quality. The de- ajgns are principally figured silk steipes, in colerings which are unusual, and remarkably effec- tive. Here's your chance to buy the best at about half-price. Widths 38 te 40 inches. s THE MEN’S SHOP MEN'S,FANCY SOCKS Values up to $1.00 Silk, Silk-plated, and Drop-stitch Socks which we wish to close out, This is a~mixed lot, with every pair a great hargain— SATURDAY SPECIAL 45¢ A LOT OF FINE NEGLIGEE SHIRTS Shirts which have been selling high as $2.00. You may choose from Crepe, Madras and good French Percale— SATURDAY SPECIAL 98¢ WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT WHITE NAINSOOK Comes ten yards in a box, and the ten-yard boxes are really worth $5.00. It is an extra quality— SATURDAY SPECIAL $330 45-INCH LINGERIE BATISTE Sheer, durable, and highly mercerized, with a finish like silk. Worth 75c a yard. SATURDAY SPECIAL 5% yet The New Sport Hats A SPECIAL SHOWING, AT LOWEST PRICES A medal should be awarded the inventor of the Sport Hat, and a special citation for the designers of these beauties which we will show you Saturday. There are white ones and colored, and they are made of all kinds of materials. There are combinations of Taffeta and Straw—of Angora and Straw—of Duvetyn and Straw — and hats where the materials are used singly. : They are clever and smart to the last degree. We show some larger models which are a kind of com- bination—Dressy, yet Sporty—Showing a novel use of yarn with flowers.