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~ Bids received for sale known as Engine @ House, on Boswell Ave., and also Engine House Property on West Main Street. The sale of the properly above mentioned wili be subject fo roval or disapproval at the” mext City Meeting. Board of Fire Commissioners. marsé will 4, —THE— ) “RUBBERRIDE™ Is something new in the rubber boot line wilh leather soles. Will oat wear iwo pairs of the " best rubber boot made. Just the boot for Jivery- men and contractors who useboots for hard service. PRICE, $5.50. THE BED, W, HIES €0, marjdaw - Handy Hand Helps For Ladies and Gentlemen. Our own make COLD CREAM made on the spot. For hands, face and all roughness of the skin. THE LEE & 05600D CO., teb2Maw 133 Main Street. The Norwich Film THE NEW DRAWING SURFACE, Invented by PROF. OZIAS DODGE, Director of the Norwich Art School, is a sheet of semi-transparent GELA- TINE cast upon hand ground plate glass of different textures for the va- rious kinds of drawings, tracings, etc. It is made in three textures—Velvet, | Medium and Coarse, and three special | compositions—the Universal, the Lith- ographic and the Photographic. It is of great value to Lithograph- | ers, Etchers, Designers, Architects, Mechanical Draughtsmen, Newspaper Artiste and Scientists. For samples and full information apply to ! Cranston & Co. AGENTS, 158 Main Street. Artists’ Materials and Photographic Supplies. maridaw SHEA & BURKE Furniture, Ranges, Carpets, Rugs,’ Mattings, .SBewing Machines, Pianos, Go=Carts, Carriages. 37-41 MAIN STREET UNDERTAKERS fabldd HaveYour Uarments Made New,: BY HAVING THEM DYED, STEAM OR DRY CLBANED. Called for and dellvered. SUIT PRESSING SYSTEM LANG’S DYE WORKS, 1567 Pranklin 8t, Norwich. Telephone. apridd Clearing Out of Horse Blankets and Carriage Robes at what they cost us. A ~ood chance ’ right. Also exceptionally good Second-hand Two-seaters for sale cheap. L. L. CHAPMAN, Broadway, corner Bath, Norwich, Ct. febl9daw 0AK SIDING SLABS $1.00 A LOAD at A. L. Potter & Co. jan30d ' to own Blankets and Robes To form a local branch of the Order of Secottish Clans, Past Chief David Lamond and Chief John Rankiir of Clan Cameron of New London were at the home of John Duff, No. 2 Hickory street, rsday evening, and as the result iheir convincing statements on the good of the order, as a fraternal, beneficial and social organization, twelve signatures were obtained from nose who signified their intentions of hecoming members, and it was fully Alecided to start a clan in Norwich. To , fifteen men of Scottish ent are required, but the 1 clan expects to get twenty- before writing to the for a oharter. John Hickory . ments for the founding | of the local clan. Another meeting will be called next | week and will be held in some suitable | Muwh enthusiasm was manifest- | he meeting Thursday evening, hiet Lamond said that indications | ted toward No: ch having one ed at and strongest clans in the order. There | membér extensive field in this locality, as | quirements,the beneficiay shall be yaid. 1 MUCH NEW WORK ! FOR SOUND FORTS. | Extensivz Improvements for Wright and Terry. tiss constru tates quasterm: of ed United the construsetio Ming wirkag for the sar raitted to the department Waghington. It will be sonte time b fore the confracts are awarded, pro bly not before the 1st of April. The bids call for the co double barr: at ® quarters double nor juarters and | rt Wright, with g k and wiring. The buildings will be either of brick or corcrete and will cost between Ao construction alon: »st of plumbing wi ting $16,000 and T0 | | | single | At Terry there will be and double barracks, field officers’ quarters, four sets of officers’ quar- ters, company officers’ quarter: non-com: ioned officers’ and double firemens’ quarters. buildings will also be either of br or_concrete and will cost close 250,000 for erection. The approximate cost of plumbing will be $25,000, heat- ing $15,000 and wiring-$T260. With ' the selection of the successful | bidders, work on the buildings will be started at The contracts mean that - the ment will start con- | struction work that will cost close to | half a million dollars. TWO GOLD TEETH. Prince Youtorkey Lost His Others in a Fall at Auditorium. Prince Youtorkey, who does a Euro- pean wire specialty in the vaudeville bill at Sheedy's theater this week, will have good cause to remember this city when he comes to leaves, taking” away a couple of souvenirs in the shape of gold teeth which were put in to replace those broken by a fall from his wire at the thea Tuesday taking out splinters In the after- noon the dentis d his two front teeth with gold ones, g cocaine plentifully to deaden the pain, so that the prince Lad to give up his perform- ance Tuesday evening after a trial 1. He found he was eeth from BAPTIST MINISTERS. Annual Conference Set for East Lyme day. tist mir will take church, E 9. The se ing e, on Tuesday, ill open in the with by n, will read a paper on_the n of the Old Testament. Both /ill be opened to dis- present. WANTS $25,000. Demand of New London Woman Who Acted as Companion. , ige Case in superior court at Haven Tuesdfiy heard the appeal . Hull%of New Haven, for- ondon, from the de- ate court in Wa of Joseph W. Kin- ntiff claims that the | r $25,000. She aiso sets | v. 4, 1898, Mrs a will leaving he: ed a void | plaintiff, and ths ’s death th d the will and p ch left him all took t s stand on tified that it Mrs. Klin- visited their 1d n sent for her. Waterbury. She and care for themn The witness testified that Mre en said she would leave her F jewelry and all that she had, while Mr. Klindringen said he would do the right thing by her. Mrs. Hull ified as to visiting the home of the vle often and caring for them and claims the compensation now promise MIDDLETOWN'S ANNIVERSARY. One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Birth day to Be Celobrated, Probably i June. The Middletown Business Men's as- societion held a well attended meeting last week in the selectmen’s Wffice; 20 new members were admitted, mak- ing the total membership-%20. Presi- dent Convey was instructed to fppoint a committee to confer with the com- mon council to arrange Zor the cefebra- tion of thé 125th anniversary of the in- corporation of the ¢ It seemed to be thg opinion of those present that the celbration should be held iIn June, probably the third week. The freeeing of the Middletownind Portland bridge and the opening of the Hartford trolley line will also be celebrated at that time. Oyster Salesmen Entertained. The twenty-five salesmen from all parts of the country who have heen in Norwalk, the guests of the National Oyster Carrier company, have left for their districts to resume work, after having been entertained royally for the past two weeks by the officers of the company. Twelve Signatuges for Local Branch-Which Will Prob- ably Start With Twenty-five—Objects of the Order. v street ahd Alexander | ," Boswell avenue are mak- | g the arrang: i factory | will be ready for use before the end of | to_use the quarters by | topplin€™ | down by the locomotiv A there are many Scotch residents in the city, Greeneville and Taftville. in New London and in Westerly are! prospering clans. ‘The Order of Scottish Clans was founded in the city of St. Louis, Mo. St. Andrew’s day, Nov. 30, 1878, an has spread to all places throughout the country. One of the prime objects is to unite Scotsmen, their sons and de- scendants, into a body which will bring back the customs and memories of the mother country and maintain all those virtues which have made Scotland and her sons honored among all nations. Regular meetings of the clans are held semi-monthly, and after the husi- ness meeting the members usually spend a social or instructive hour, in recollections of early days, in listening to interesting Qebates on timely topies, or in singing the beautiful melodies of | Auld Scotia. In connection with the fund for the relief of the s ameliorate their condition in every sonable way. There is also a bequ ment fund, from which on the sati: the death of a order ig/a k and to idence of 0 has complied with the re- EEVENTYsFIVE COMING FROM MARINE CORPS | Will Arrive at Naval Station by April * T First The_construction of the barracks at he New London naval station was hed Thursday. The only work re- i inting of the interfor the plumbing. It building few rooms and cted that the entire this month. Contrac he yvern- or Douglas states t had received word fré the ment that a squad of about 75 men marine corps will be sent there April 1. Work of building the begun in November, 1908 Though hampered by unfavorable weather and other inconvenience the work has progressed steadily and every bit of time available wes made use of so that e building could be finished as soon e, Though a little later 4han d, the structure was Received Benefit from Woodmen. Thomas E. Hogan of No. 14 as beneficiary of her who was a member of. 7694, Modern Wood- men, has this week receiced payment | of the amdtnt of the certificate held by him. The pgyment was promptly made within three weeks of the time of his death. Picture of Shannon Fire. In the current issue of Leslie's Weekly is a cut of the Ehannon build- ing fire ruins, made from a photograph taken by Fred C. Geer, the piano tuner, of this city. It shows the rear wall over just as it was pulled Sunday School Teacher at 80. The Sunday school teachers of Hart- ford who at the age of four score years are still actively engaged in the work, can probably be counted upon the fin- gers of one hand. Among the teach- ers in the Sunday school at St. Paul's Methodist church, such a one and ana Nelson of day was Mrs. however, there is r name is Mrs. Rox- Sisson avenue. Sun- 80th birthday. To Prevent Collisions. To prevent collisions ‘n the future | between trolley cars and fire depart- ment apperatus at New Haven, the | {rolley company has adopted a plan fo have trolley cars slow down when | approaching cross streets ‘vhere there is a possibiiity of a collision, Sign boards bearing the warning “Slow” hgve already been placed at geven dif- ferent corners, The Longest Walk. r. Roosavelt’s walk from the White on than usual.—Buffalo Express. Bears the Signature of 4 Electric | Wiring | In All Branches. Our work will stand inspection. | Largest line of Eleciric Supplies | at lowest prices. ~N EATOHL CHASE marsd STEP IN and see our riew line of Spring Wall Papers. Yerrington'’s Temple of Music 49 Main Street. Sale of SHEET MUSIC now on. JAS. H. YERRINGTON, Prop. marsd o The Kind You Haw Always Baugit | 7 ,”4’72%{& | is complete_in every depart- ment, including Waste Paper Baskets, Inks and Mu- cilage, Letter Copying Books and Copying Presses, Lotter Files of va- rious kinds. A complete assertment of Card In- dex Boxes and Cards. McGill's Fasteners and Paper Clips, Rulers and Inkstands, Typewriter Paper | and Ribbons, Pen Holders and Pencils. Blank Books with special rulings. Orders taken for Blank Books not in regular stook. s SPECIAL the_ Mill Remnant Store. 201 West n Street, a lot of Fancy Silks for vening and wedding dresses, all colors, low prices; also Latest Style Dress oods, Muslins and Cotton Goods at nalf price. Come and see them. MILL REMNANT STORE, 201 West Main St., JOHN BLOOM, Prop. COMMENCE NOW To Select Your Spring Wall Papers We have them in all grades and prices, all new, including our Imported Papers, and at all prices. Also Mouldings and Paints, Decora- tions and Muresco. Now booking orders for painting, paper hanging and dJecorating. P. F. MURTAGH, 92 and 94 West Main Street. Telephone orders. mardd We guarantee entire satisfaction. GEO. A. DAVIS, 25-29 Broadway marddaw MISS M. C. ADLES, Hair, Scalp and Face Specialist FINELY RE-ESTABLISHED. Miss Adles is more favorably located than ever, im. strictly private suite in the Wauregan Hotel. Individual at- tention givem patrons. An early ap- pointment necessary. Miss Adles will be in Norwich week of March $th. WAUREGAN HOUSE, Norwich Boston. New York. marld THE OFFICE OF WM. F. HILL, « Real Estate and Fire Insurance, is jocated in Somers’ Block, over C. M. Williams, Room 9, third floor. feb13d Telephone 147. 1647 Adams Tavern 1861 THOROUGHLY AGED and “mellowed” wines and liquors win their way o a man's heart via his stomach. 'We have quite a ldarge and enthusiastie stock of palate ticklers that won't burn on their way to their destinationi, and the prices we charge won't burn a very big hole in your pocket. JACOB STEIN, Tglephone 26-3, 93 West Main St. mardd offer to the public the finest standard brands of Beer of Europe and Amerlca. Bohemian, Pilsner, Culmbach Bavarian Beer, Bass’ Pale and Burton, Mueir's Scotch Ale, Guinness’ Dublin Stout C. & C. Imported Ginger Ale, Bunker Hill P. B. Ale, Frank Jones’ Nourk ing Ale, Sterling Bitter Ale, Anheuser Budweiser, Schlitz and Pabst. A. A, ADAM, Norwich Town. Telephone 447-12. octéa Great Shoe Bargains OF WINTER .WEIGH' Boots, Shoes, Rubbers and Overshoes Means Some of the Best Shoe‘Bargaim Ever Shown in Norwich. o DEEP+PRICE CUTS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Extra choice values in Men’s Shoes, Ladies’ Shoes, Boys' Shoes, Girls’ Shoes, Children’s Shoes. Just look at Sample Price Cuts marked in our windows. It means our reliable standard goods at GENUINE MARK DOWN PRICES and a Saving in the family shoe bill Buy them now and save money at COSGAOVE' Bl SHOE STORE 206 Main Street, Franklin Square. T T et R e ) S G N ' New Spring Coverings | NOW BEING SHOWN IN OUR. .. Drapery Department Have you Furniture that needs repairing or reupholstering ? We are well prepared to do work in this Department. 4 Good, strong Tapestries, in maroon. green and brown, at 75c, $1.25, $1.50. Fine Verduro Tapestries, from $1.50, $2.00 to $4.50. | Cotton Velvets at 50c, 65¢c to $1.50. Corduroys, Verona Velour, Etc. . ; Mission style Tapestries and Hair Cloth in small block patterns for quaint styles or antique furniture. ’ Cretonnes, fine assortment of exclusive French patterns for curtains, { bed wr+d-. coverings, etc. \ N. S. GILBERT & SONS, 137fl4l Main Street. ARSHALL' Purchasing Agency, .. 164 Main Street Read What It Means To You! It is the Place Where You Can, at Any and All Times, Save Money when buying Dress Goods, Silks, Lining Satins and Satines; Silk or Heatherbloom Petticoats, Gloves, Corsets, Hosiery, Notions, Ete. DON'T BUY ELSEWHERE before you have seen our line of Goods and have ob- tained Our Cut Prices. We Positively will show you, without a doubt, the finest line of Dress Goods and Silk® ever shown in this city. And remember this, too, that we not only tell you, but. we prove that Our Prices are Much Lower than Any of the Large Retail or Department Stores. : FOR INSTANCE Dress Goods, Silks and Lining Satins For Retail Store $1.00 and $1.25 Our Prices 85c and 89c $1.10 and $1.15 For $1.50 quality Our prices $1.10 to $1.29 For $2.00 quality Our price $1.79 For $2.50 quality Our prices $2.19, $2.29 e For $1.I5 Real French Kid Gloves Our price 88¢ For $1.50 Real French Kid Gloves Our price $1.33 For $1.00 Dogskin Gloves Our price 88c For ELASTICITY and QUALITY our Glove CAN- NOT BE EXCELLED. We want to especially call yoar attention to our WOMEN’'S TAILOR-MADE, FRENCH SEAMED, SILK, BELL PETTICOATS, made to your Exact Meas- urements, for LESS MONEY than you could make the same at home. ! Come in and See Our Very Special at $5.50 Buy your BLACK AND COLORED TAFFETA SILKS, MESSALINES, SATIN MAJESTIQUE, SAPHOS, SATIN DIRECTOIRES, SHEDWATER PONGEES, RAJAHS, and the NEW SALOME, the very latest thing in Silks and a pretty fabric it is too, especially adapted for evening wear, ’ We offer you the opportunity to buy here, at any and all times any of the above (remember we say and can prove it) at MUCH LOWER PRICES than elsewhere. ONLY ONE TRIAL ORDER will convince you of the proof of our assertions—namely, we have the finest line of Foreign and Domestic Dress Goods and Silks ever shown in this city, and OUR PRICES ARE POSITIVE- LY MUCH LOWER than the “BIG” STORES. ask you to remember this announcement when you are in We don’t want you to buy here So we need of any of the above. unless you are thoroughly convinced that we gan help you SAVE MONEY ON GOOD, HONEST QUALITY AND UP-TO-THE-MINUTE STYLES. Respectfully, Marshall’s Purchasing Agcncj, 164 MAIN STREET, with Norwich Circulating Library ‘Also Agents for LEWANDO'S, America's Foremost French Dyers and Cleansers, with more than 700 satisfied customers here in Norwich. Agencies all over the world. Bring you? work NOW | Don’t wait until the Spring Rush is on. Remember we warn you in time, so take time by the forelock and have your garments, etc.,, dyed or cleansed when you can have them returned to you ready to use in a short while-