Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 15, 1909, Page 2

WILLIMANTIC. High 8chool Orchestra Doing Fine Work Under Instruction of Eugene Walner. Hugene Walner of Norwich, who has been instructing the Windham High school orchestra for the past few months, will direct a concert by the organization this week. ‘he orchestra has made marked grosress undor the efMalent tutelage of | Tog. Walner. As in past years, the | organization has been financlally aid- od by H. C. Murray, George F. Stiles, J. F. Church, E, 8. Boss, L. S. Bigelow. Peter Hardman, George F. Taylor, Frank Larrabee, Dr. R. C. White, Dr. T, R. Parker and Samuel Chesbro. These puplls comprise the personnel of the schoql musieal . organization: Lewis Church, Annie Stiles, Dorothy | Larrabes, Annfe Rothblat, Harry Tobin | and Edward Carlsen, first violins; Ar-| thur Casey, Lawrence Casey, Douglass Fryer and Mary Bulger, second violins; John L. Leonard, Jr., cornet; Herbert ‘Watson, slide trombone; John Frink, clarinet; Harris Bigelow, flute, and Homer Bradbury, pianist. OBITUARY. William P. Wilcox. i ‘Willlam P. Vilcox, aged 68 y-ar!.l died at his home on Christlan street, on the road to Scotland, at 12.30 o'clock | Wednesday morning, following a brief | iliness. Mr. Wilcox had been In ap- | parently good health,except for a slight | cold and rheumatiem, that he has been | subject to for some time. He ate din- | ner Tuesday, and shortly thereafter | sustained a shoek from which he never He was a mative of Exeter, R. L, but | had been a resident of Windham for ! about 20 years, living on the farm | where he dled all that time. His wife dled the Sth of last August. Thers survive two sons, John C. and Ray B. | Wileox, who live on the home place, gnd & brother, Henry Wikcox of Scot- land. WEDDING, Palmer—Hovey. Francis Charles Palmer and Miss Florence Bella Howey, both of Wi mantic, were united in marriage Wi MURRAY'S Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN. An Excellent Collection of Floor Coverings And Draperies A showing of unusual interest for those in search of handsome designs and reliable quality things needed for new decorations, a stock that'is new, large and elogant with values better than usual, RUGS A remarkable varisty at a moderate price. BODY BRUSSELS— 8 by 10 feet, $26.00 9 by 12 feet, $27.50 AXMINSTER RUGS— 27 by 54 inch, $2.50 3 by 72 inch, 33.98 8 by 10 feet, $27.50 9 by 12 feet, $20.00, $35.00 SHIRVAN RUGS— | in the many 9 by 12 feet, $13.00 " B, Fenton read the warning TAPESTRY RUGS— and Mayor D. P. Dunn_was elected e e moderator. Col. J. H. Morrison and o B ] hirles Snow were appointed the ‘kers $hr B it and Willlam C. Lyman box tender. A WILTON RUGS— 27 by 54 inch, $3.98, 3 by 8 feet, $6.50 3 by 12 feet, $15.00 8 by 9 feet, $12.50 8 by 15 feet, $18.00 9 by 12 feet, $37.50 DRAPERIES Muslin Curtains, a pair 50c to $1.25. Serim Curtains, a pair $1.00, $1.50. "I::tun(hl.m Curtains, a pair 50c to Cluny or Battenberg Curtains, white or Arabian, $1.00 to $5.00. Curtain Material of muslin, a yard 10¢c to 26c. Pé-.ll\ Serim, white, tan or ecru, 25c rd. Sash Curtains, a pair 25c. Serim in cathedral design, 26c yard. Dentm, solid colors, a yard 25c. Curtain Exfension Rods, ic to 26c¢ The H. C. Murray Co. Agents Ladies’ Home Journal Paper Patterns, apridd Dr. F. C. JACKSON, DENTIST Painless Extracting and Filling a Specialty Lowest prices. All work guaran- teed. Assoclated Dental Parlors, 752 Main 8t Willimantio. augsTThs ELMORE & SHEPARD, (Bu:cossors to Sesslons & Elmore) fmbalmers and Funeral Directors, B s Q HIRAM N, FENN, UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 62 Church St. Willimantie, Ct. Ledy Asslstant. L. M. REED has the agency for the Travelers Lifo and Accident Co. of Hartford, Ct., and the United States Health and Accl- ? Ins. s:.‘ of Saginaw, hru:cn. Write for rates particu Box 221, Willimantis, St l ‘bride's parents, | E nesday afterncon at 3 o'clock John J. Flemming, rector of St. seph’s church, at the T trenheimer and Miss e arseuted the S Tl «om, e o Ceremony: Mr. ant trs. Famer ‘ere entertained at the home the Mr. and Mrs. John Howey, of High street. The reception was attended by n}:— tives and intimate friends. The e wers a taflored traveling gown of ofive green and Panama hat trimmed with roses. The bridesmaid was attired in a becoming dark spring suit with hat the son of Mr. and liam V. Palmer and is maua- he local office of the Western Union Telegraph and Cable company. He enjoys the acquaintance of a large cirde of fricnds and acquaintances w! wish him continued success and hap- piness in lite, Mrs. Palmer is also well known am(ng the younger set in the city and has a largé host of friends. She re- ceived many handsome and valuahle vedding gifts. They left on the 6 o'clock train for a wedding tour through Massachusetts. They will re- side with the bride's parents on their return. DEAD AT 95. Mra. Elias Herrick Had Been in Good Health Until a Week Ago. Mrs, Loulsa Miner Herrick, aged 05 vears, died at the home of her daugi- ter. Mrs. A. E. Clark, §3 Walnut streat, Tuesday night at 11 o'clock, tollowing a weel’s illness with pneumonia, Mrs. ferrick was one of the oldest parsons in the city and had lived bere for up- wards of eighty years. She was a na- tive of Monyville, the daughter of Oliver and ~Louisa (Crocker) Miner, Her parents moved to Willimantic when she was a young girl and she had since made her home here. She married Elias Herrick over sev ve years ago and he dled some fifty years since. For more than thirty years she had made her home with her Zaughter, Mrs, Clark. Mrs. Herrick always enjoyed fine health and was rarely il She had o large circle of acquaintances among the older resi- dents. There survive besides the daughter two sons, Frank Herrick, an overseer for the American Thread company, and George Herrick, also of this city. BASKETBALL SEASON Ends With Banquet at Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Wadnesday Evening. ‘The basketball season in this city was brought to a fitting close with the sc1ving of a banquet in the Y. M. C. A, gymnasium to some thirty odd fellows who had participated in the games of thes Interassociation league series the pest season. The tables presented,a fine appear- ance and the repast was an excellent one, comprising creamed oysters, roast beef with mushroom sauce and every- thing to cumplete an appetizing spread. Post-prandial exercises included im- promptu remarks' by members of the various league teams and a brief ad- dress by Genera] Secretary S. B. Doo- little of the association. All of the arrangements for the evening’s banguet and jollification e Arthur 9 . Oscar Brickson, George H, Gurley and Willlam Thomp- son. Arthur W. Sweet officlated as chief chef and the excellence of thy badqvet was largely due to his skill in the prepacation and service cf tie feed. Arrested for Larceny. corge Ellis, 19, was arrested by Capiain Richmond in Hope, R I, Wed- nesday and brought to the station house in’ this city. Ellis is charged with :he larceny of various articl taken from the home of E. Harlow Holmes of South Windham that were recovered by the police recenty In this city and at different places in South Wirdham. He will be arraigned in court this morning. Young Ellis stoutly maintains his innocence and claims that a fellow in this city is the real thief. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 117 Majority for Appropriating $71,000 for New. High, School Purposes. = gpezial * wn meating wi Iy attended Wednesday evening. Clerk. Arge- Town regolution was introduced and adopted that the polls be open until 9.30 o'click. Ths votfag was briek for more than an hour and D. C. Barrows and 75 MONUMENTS, Headstones and Markers In our stock ready to be erected. Obtain our prices and Inspect 1000 artistic designs. John Lennon & Son, corner Main and Watson Streets. Willimantic. Conn. anielson and NN NN IR AN SRR TR R AR AR R AR SRR A R ‘William J. Sweeney were appointed counters. The result dis>iosed that 293 ballots were ‘cast, 205 yes, £8 no, a majority 2 R for schoo! 2 Dunn then declared the action of the provious town meeting ratifiea. It was ed that the ma- town is heartily in favor of an ade quate school. The end is not yet, how- ever, and before a site is finally agreed upon and work commenced there will be in all probability a number. of other special town meatings held. Textile Workers Enjoy Social. The textile workers of the city, in- ¢luding. Dyers' local No. 673, Dresser Tenders' local No. 472 and Spoolers’ loca} No. 671, held a joint scclal meet- ing in Hibernian " hall Wednesday evening, A large party was present and a most enjoyable time resulted. Robert M. Conniughton was master of cercmonies. This entertainment pro- gramme was rendered: Song, Roses Bring Dreams of You, Louis H. Ash- ton; song, 1_Am Thinking of You All the Whil¢, John Gelinas; recitation, Scmebody’s Mother, E. Brennan; sone, Pumping the 01d Pump Pump, William Lucier; song, Have I Made a Hit Wi You? F, Rood; song, If 1 Had a Thou- sand Lives, Joseph Connors. Damcig followed with James Haggerty at tho piano. W. Lucier was prompter. Re- freshments were served by John Shaun Sullivan. This _committee was * in charge: Joseph James. Edward Bren- nan, Edward Flynn, Michael Leary, Cari Robinson and Joseph Connors. : Local Miscellany. George C. Topliff, #ho has been vis iting hf:. and Mprs. H. D. West of Deep River, has returned home. * Arthur Laberge of New London was the guest of his parents and called on friends in town Wednesday. Joseph Boucher and Frank MeDon- ough were among those from this city to visit Hartfora Wednesday. Judge Joel H. Reed.will be on the bench at a short calendar session of the superior court in this city April 30th. Mrs, H. M. McCarthy of Stafford Springs has heen admitted to St. Jo- seph's hospital to undergo 4 surgical operation, August_Blanchette of Lowell, Mass., and A. C. Blanchette of Willimantic lett Wednésday morning for a business trip to New York eity. Mrs. C. N. Danlels who has been spending the winter with her &aughter in Danielson, is expected here soon to vigit her son, Nelson A Danle's. Montana was the attraction at the Loomer opera house Wednesdey aven- ing. Harry D. Carey, supported by a good cast, earned the plaudits of an appreciative audience, The time for the payment of taxes, without the nine per cent. interest, expires soon, The roads leading to the tax colleetor's office have been much traveled the past few days. C, E. Leonard, O. A. Sesslons and Chauncey Mactarlane have been ap- pointed appraisers of the M. L. Schus- ter & company bankrupt estate by Referee in Bankruptcy A. J. Bowen. ‘William P. Little, who is a student at Tutfs college, Medford, Mass,, is_the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Themas J. Little of North street. -Mr. Little was obliged to leave colleks temporarily because of trouble with his eyes. Burton M. Welch of Groton, former- Iy of Chaplin, was in Wilimantic on business Wednesday. It 1s reported that he expeots to rent his farm in Chaplin for the season to Charles H. Thompson, who Tecently sold his own place to Arthur Willlams of New York. Thomas Wallace, who is one of the cast in “Miss Petticoats " was stricken with inflammatory rheumatism while playing his part at the Loomer opera house Tuesday evening. The attack was so bad that he was unable 10 ac- cempany the company to Monson Wei- nesday afternoon. Mr. Wallace was removed from his hotel Wednesday morning to St. Joseph's hospital for treatment. Personals. M. E. Sulivan was in Stafford en business Wednesday. William Vanderman was in Hartford ‘Wednesday on business. Miss May Doyle of New York is vis- :]lhlg at her home in this city for a few ays. Mrs. Charles N. Pattison of North Windham was the guest of Mrs. Theo- dore Downing Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. O'Loughlin of Rockville are guests at the home of ‘Ross O'Loughlin, of High street. Misses Annie Shea, Annie Kelley, Alice Shea, and Loretta A. Smith have returned from an enjoyable visit to New York. Rev. A. Gena of St. Anne de Beaupre, Canada, was the guest of Rev. Arthur Debruycker, rector of St. Mary's church, Wednesday. Miss Rose B. Tiffany of Groton, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Willlams the past week, has returned home. Good Saloons. “What about good saloons? I never Meard of one. My honest opinion on that subject, and T don't think I miss the truth very much, is that the good saloon is the bad saloon, and the better saloon the worse saloon, and the best saloon the worst saloon. The good sa- loon sows the seed, the bad cul- tivates the crop, and the defil reaps T the harvest”—Rev. C. P. Baron. Jones—Ts your gon still on the stage? Powell—No; he has a speaking part now.—Judge. Ghe Willimantic Savings Insti tute Progressive conservatism is the real key- note of American Industrial achievement. That is. the quality to seek first in your bank --because it implies solidity and strength---and that i$ the dominant char- acteristic of this particular bank---one of the strongest in the commonwealth of Connecticut. H. C. MURRAY, Prest. N. D. Webster, Treas. *CL | Danielson ‘ednesday. | the evening. : Big House—Trol- ‘ley Parcel Delivery After Friday. Vorus Dickerson of Hartford was in Mrs. of Furnace street went to Worcester Wednesday to enter St. Vincent's hospital to un- dergo an operation. Mrs. Boulais has s catcds i b i et p New Boot and Shoe Company May|charge Start Work July 1st—Racine-Caron |ons. Minstrels Pleases SST & e Additional Player. In the list of rers of the Putnam of g"hl’t.e:l Connecticut sly been operated upon |le at_the mmm institution. Maurice Wallen of Willimantic visit- ed Danielson frieends Wednesday. Justin R. Rich of New Bedford was the guest of Danielson friends Wed- nesday. s State Policeman, Robert Hurley of Hartford was in elson W edn: Lieut. E. L. Darbie is ill at his home on Main street., Frank Walsh of Providence visited friends in Danielson Wednesday. Sarah~ Willlams Danielson chapter, D. A. R., holds a meeting this (Thurs- day) afternoon. County Commissioner Barber's health b= Imprayed; during his stay in Flor- Dayville to Play Williamsville. Dayville of the Eastern Connecticut league and the fast Willilamsville team will meet for a game at Dayville next Saturday afternoon. Uncertain as to Church Site. The erection of the new Pentecostal church is being delayed because of in- decision as to which site shall be se- lected for the building. Work May Start July 1st. ‘While progress in equipping the Tac- tory of the Composite Boot and Shoe company at Industrial place has been slow, the prospects are the work will go forward with greater rapldity and the company will be able to begin manufacturing soon after July 1. ‘WEDDING. Racine—Caron. Miss Dora Caron of Danielson and Theophile Racine of Dayville were ed at St. James’ church Wednes- day morning, Rev. Peter Roux officiat- ing. The wedding was attended by a few relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Racine left on a morning train for their wed- ding trip, and ppor ir return will live with Mr. ne’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theophile Racine, at Dayville. THIRTEENTH CO’S MINSTRELS Repeated to an Enthuslastio House on Wednesday Evening. The excellent minstrel show present. od by the Tiirteenth company was re- peated in the Town hall Wednesday evening, and was received with all the pleasure that it afforded on the previ- ous evening. The chorus, which was exceptionally good, caught the fancy of the audience on both evenings, and the singers shared the applause with the soloists. The patriotic setting made a pretty frame for the stage picture, in which .the red artlilery uni- forms of the members. of the chorus were prettily displayed. The rube chorus with thelr caichy song, Good Morning, Cy, made the real big hit of eir grotesque makeup, their ludicrous dance and clever im- personations won them repeated en- cores. The sextette was made up of Willlam Marland, Ralph Sewell, John Balley, Emile Rainville, A. Mellor and Maurice Wallen, W. C. T. U, Free Wil! Offering. The annual free will offering of the ‘Woman's Ch n Temperance union was taken' at the regular monthly meeting held withh Mrs. John A. Paine of Broad street Tuesday afternoon. Closing Out Waldo Brothers’ Stock. The stock in the store of the Waldo Brothers has been nearly closed out, In all probability the building located at the corner of Main and Academy streets will be sold at an early date to permit closing up the estate. Several prospective purchasers, some of them from out of town, have inspected the property. TROLLEY PARCEL DELIVERY To Be Inaugurated on Putnam Lines Friday. The Connecticut company will inau- gurate their new parcels system on the Putnam lines tomorrow (Friday). The arrangement will permit sending pack- ages up to ten pounds in weight at a charge of five cents for eeach fare lim- it, or at the same rate as a passenger, and at double rates for a package over ten pounds and up to fifty pounds in welght. The company will make no deliveries, and packages must be called for at the point of destination. Stickers sold to the merchants in lots of 100 may be attached to the packages, one sticker for each five cent charge. This arrangement is similar to one In .use on the local ling for some time and which has proved a great accommoda- tion. Pleased With the South. Thomas Curtis, who returned from Vicksburg, Miss., this week, where he has been employed as a cotton sorter, is very much rlcased with his experi- ence In the south. He fouhd the peo- ple exceptionally courteous. Mr. Cur- tis will remain in Danielson during the off season, returning to Vicksburg in the early fall. Noted Here and There. Mrs. Frank Kennedy of Greenwich s visiting Danielson relatives. Miss Mabel Boulals was In Worces- ter Wednesday. . Charles L. Hubbard of Torrington called on friends in Danielson Wed- nesday. Ex-Mayor L. H. Fuller of Putnam called on Danfelson friends Wednes- y. Oliver 'W. Bowen was in Hartford Wednesday. Danielson people who have cottages at Oakland Beach are preparing the summer dwellings for the opening of the season. - BALTIC. Double Birthday Celebration and Presentation of Gifts — Opening of the Schools and Academy. ‘There was a pleasant surprise party at the homes of James McNul!lgiand ‘William Barlow on Depot Hill day afternoon, that being their birthdays. Mr. McNulty was presented a gold locket watch charm inlald with bril- liants and Mr. Barlow a dozen Edison gold-mounted four-minute records. William_Moors of Taftville, nephew of Mr. Barlow, made the presentation speech, to which Mr. McNuity and Mr Barlow responded cordially, thinking their friends for their gifts and good wishes, An excellent supper was served, followed by music on piano and phonograph. _Among _those present were Mr. and Mrs. George Adams, Howard Adams, Maggie and Elsle Adams, Mr. and Mrs. James B. Jack- son, Mr. and Mrs. William Moors. Miss Ada Freeman, Miss Minnie Hayle, all of Taftville, and from Baltic were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Headen, Mr. and Mrs. Willilam Barlow, Mr. and Mrs James McNulty and familles, Miss Jennie White and Mrs. Martin Houon- ton. Before the party dispersed Auld Lang Syne was sung. Briefs. Philip Jubert is at St. Joseph's hos- pital, Willimantic, for treatment. Mrs. R. J. Jodoin, who has been in Snnuh the past month, has, returned ome. The parochial schools reopened Wed. nesday morning, as did also the Acad- em- of the Holy Family. include Took Coal From Freight Cars. S TaMpo gD sarsie, 17, and Mary Loulse ) 1 in the city charge is _the alleged taking of coal belonging to the rail- road company, from cars sidetracked in_the upper raflroad yard. Robert G. Hurley of Hartford member of the state police, made an official visit to Putnam Wednesday. FOUR-STORY BUILDING To Be Erected by American Optical Company. v The American Optical company will erect commencing about the middle of May a new bullding 500 feet by 76 feet, four stories in height, of con- crete, to make space to take care of increased business. The company will do their own bullding. Razing Old Buildings. A few days more will suffice to level the old St. George puildings in Pom- fret street. which are in process of be- ing torn down, Rain Extinguishes Grass Fires. Forest, brush, and grass fires that have been making havoc in this Vi- cinity for a week, were all extgnguish- ed In the heavy rain of WedneSday af- ternoon anq evening. Various Interest: The new city court room is nearly readv for occupancy and the present quarters in the O'Leary building will be vacated within a fow days. The matter of appropriating $800 for meeting the cost of sprinkling the streets unti] the assessments from the abuttors are collected will be disposed of at a special city meeting today (Thursday). M. R. Joy has sold a_ five-passenger touring car to George H. Call of Dan- felson. Frank X. Labouchere of Fall River called on friends In Putnam Wednes- day. Justin Greene was better at the Day-Kimball hospital Wednesday, where he was recently operated upon for appendicitis, The All Sells minstrels, the proceeds of which will be given to the Day- Kimball hospital, is belng rehearsed. Moving Mill to Hampton. J. W. Whipple, who has had a saw- mill at Abington for several months, cutting off a large tract of timber, is removing his mil] to Hampton this ‘week, where he will begin operations on another Jarge tract. A few followers of the boxing game went from Putnam to Webster Wed- nesday evening to witness the bouts given in St. Jean opera house under the ausplces of the Lakeside Athletic club, Putnam members of the order plan ‘to go to Stafford Springs Sunday to witness the institution of a new coun- cil of the Knights of Columbus. Col. E. J. Parker Coming. Lieut.-Col, E. J. Parker of the Sal- vation Army is one of the next visit- ing offictals who will come to Putnam. Colonel Parker will geliver his famous lecture on_The Problems of the Poor on April 30, The lecture deals with the various phaseg of Salvation Army work and the problems that the work- ers are called upon to contend with the work of extending rellet, $150 THEFT. Clothing Stolen from Peddler’s Cart— Watch Dog Must Have Known Bur- glar. A loss of about $150 worth of cloth- ing has been reported to the polic The goods were stolen from a -ed- dler’s cart owned by W. N. Cote and kept in his barn on George street. Entrance was galned to the barn through a trap door or scuttle in the floor, and the clothing cart broken open, probably with an ax. A peculiar fact in connection with the break is that a large dog, vicious to people it does not know, was in the barn at the time the break was made and did not make any disturbance, at least not enough to attract attention, Heavy Freights. Heavy freights have been the rule for the past few days. City Note: Mrs, Edgar Clarke and Mrs, Eleanor Stoddard have returned from a visit with Mrs. Frank Guild in Windham. Miss Bertha Richardson has returned from a week's visit with her aunt, Miss Lilla. Brown, in Boston. Seven Brady of New York is the guest of local relatives. Miss S. Elizabeth Clarke has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. Guild, in Windham. Miss Bessie. F. Frost of Bradley street has_been entertaining her sis- ter, Mrs, Bunker of Worcester. Mrs, Helen Willey s the guest of Mrs, Janet Morrison in Boston. E, Farnshaw of New York has re- cently been the guest of his family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Leonard, on South Main street. JEWETT CITY. Keen-Chapman Marriage at New H ven on Wednesday—Dancing Carni- val of Prof. J. J. Kennedy's Class. The marriage of Miss Georgia A. Chapman and Thomas B. Keen of Jew- ett City was solemnized on Wednes- day at 12.45 o'clock by Rev. J. Edw. Newton at the parsonage on Rosette street, New Haven. The bride wore a traveling gown of tan satin pru- nella with flower and foliage hat. The bride’s mother, Mrs. A. D. Chapman, and_her cousin, Mrs. C. D. Chapman of Westerly, accompanied them to New Haven and witnessed the cere- mony. Mr. and Mrs. Keen left im- mediately for a trip of a week in New York, Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. 'On their retutn they will reside at 84 Matthewson street. The bride received handsome gifts of silver, cut glass and linen. Both are well and favorably known here, where Mr. Keen ig master mechanic at Aspinook bleachery. DANCING CARNIVAL And Reception to Professor Kennedy’s SR sy - ‘Wednesfidy 'évening in Finn's opel house there was & carnival and rec tion by Prof, J. J. Kennedy's danci class. ~ The twenty-nine members the class were led in the grand mar by Alec McNicol and Miss Josephine Miller. The march was very preti with its varled figures, the chil being led by Professor and Mrs. Ken- nedy. The class gave an exhibition of the latest society dances, including the Bohemian polka, Mackabee three step, the Amsterdam, Dodsworthe Yorke, Loomis drawing room lanciers. The solo_dances included the cadet dance by Miss Josephine Miller of Jewett From the leading shops (THIRD FLOOR) Now that the momentous question of the Easter Suit and Bonnet is settled, your thoughts will naturally revert to the next mest important event—at this time, namely, the house ably some new furnishings needed on would have no charm to the housewife her ambition to do this arduous task able change after it is done by buying at. You are cordially invited to attend Upholstery and Drapery fabrics, which by fas our part. As an incentive for you to make price concessions on the following most wanted items: CARPETS Extra quality Heavy Velvet Carpet, made and lald free—92c a yard, reg- ular price $1.15. Ten-wire Tapestry Brussels Carpet, made and laid free—87¢ a yard, reg- ular price $1.05. Lowell Ingrain Carpet, best all wool, nade and lufl'tre.-—m a yard, reg- ular price 83c. Hodge's Fibre Carpet — 28 a yard, regular price 36c. Hodge's Fibre Carpet—39c and 5o, regular price 45c and 60c yard, Linoleums and Oil Cloth Jos. Wild's Imported English Lino- leum—46c square yard, regular price 5be. Jos. Wild's Linoleum—39c yard, reg- uiar price 4sc. Floor Oil Cloth — 28¢ yard, regular price 35c, Jaj se Matting new importation— rd, regular prices 30c and 38c RUGS Showing of Carpets and Rugs, Upholstery and Drapery Goods Tapestry Brussels Rugs. size 9x12— $9.45, regular price $12.00. Seamless Tapestry Brussels Rug, 9x12 —$14.95, regalar price $18.00. Axminster Rugs, Turkish patterns, size sm—ozf.'oo, regular price $25. Anglo Turkish Rugs, nearest to real Turkish, made by machine, size 9x12—$27.00, regular price $32.50. Seamless Artloom Wilton Rugs, size 9x12--$35.00, regular price $39.50. Every Rug a_new one—every yard ot Carpet fresh from the miil From the leading mills and housecleaning. There is ihva this occasion; In fact, housecleaning were it not for this. It stimulates because she is assured of an agree- something new and different to look this showing of Carpets and Rugs, xcels any previous effort on attend this showing this week we will Lace and Muslin Curtains Muslin Curtains, stripe pattern—29c pair, regular price 39¢, Muslin Curtains, leaded glass pattern, ruffle same as curtain.—.46c pair, regular price 6de, Other Muslin Curtains with and with. out ruffie, up to $225 pair. Nottingham Lace Curtains — 75¢ to 750 pair. Some exceptionally fine Brussels lace effects In 21-2 yard lengths, made all ready to recelve the rod—at $1.95, $225 and $2.65. Cluny and Arab Lace Curtains—$1.95 to $18.00 per pair. ‘We make particular mention of our exclusive line of all hand-made Cluny Curtains, the edge and Inser- tion being sewed cn the net, ensures you a perfectly straight hanging g{, m. week days orth River, 7.4 the morning. Fare Norwich to New York $1.75 ‘Write or telephone W. J. Agent, New uu" on. Conn. Mm TheNorwich & New York Propellar o CHELSEA LINE. Freight Service. Superior Freight Service. No tramss ferring. Freight recelved and forwarded ta all Southern and Western points. Rates furnished on application. Frelght service direct to New York. pecial arrangements may be made whereby freight by this line can be delivered at Stors Doer In New York promptly upon arrival of steamer. Lows est rates. STEAMER YUMA Tuesda; leaves Nor s. Thursdays and Sundays Returning, ‘ieaves Now m. ondays, Wedn: % 4 p. m. ‘New Pier 32 East River, fool Roosevelt Bt New London lesving p. m. Norwieh & New York Propeller Con mar3ta C. A WHITAKER. Agert 'Grand Union Hotel Opp. Grand Central Station, New York City Pagzaxs Send 2 stamp for N.¥. City Guide Book and M; AND UPWARD Rooms, $1.00 a Day Jewett City Advertisers I curtain—prices in this line range $4.50 to $9.50 pair. Irish Point Renalssance, Swiss Tam- bour and Brussels Lace Curtains ir. large variety—from $2.25 to $20.00 per pair. Cretonnes, Art Ticking French Taffetas, Btc, for window and bed draperies In an extensive array of designs, many of them exact re- productions of very expensive im- ported fabrics—at 12/5c to 30c yard. Imported and Domestic Madras, Sten- ciled Scrims, Casement Cloth for chic inexpensive window draperies— 19¢ to $1.50 yard. Newest among these is Scrim printed on both sides, which gives the same eflst outside as in the room—at 27¢ yard. do Upholstering as it should W done. Prices moderate. ¢ Carpet-laying; old carpets lald at small expense to you. make and hang window shades, all sizes, to order, Measures taken and estimates cheerfully given without charge. City, the Rainbow by Miss Everett, sailor’s hornpipe by Misses Waltz, Banfield, Clarke and Everett Highiand fling Misg Combies, parasol dance by Sries Clarke, buck dancing by Miss Brady, castanet dance, Miss Leopold, Esmeraldo dance by Miss Banfield, Tipperaries by Master Harris and Miss Carey, all of Norwich. The famous snow dance was the last of the class numbers. The snow fell from stream- ers overhead and was blown by elec- tric fans, making a very realistic snow storm. The electrical effects used dur- ing the numbers added greatly to the beauty of the spectacle. The snow dance was danced to moonlight. After the class exhibition there were fourteen numbers for the public. The music was by the Cadillac orchestra of Norwich, ten pieces. The members of the class are Alec, Mary and Andrew McNicol, Margaret and Bertha McCarthy, Alice Burdick, ‘Alice Hull, Josephine Miller, Eliza. beth Clarke, Dorls LaPointe, Dorothy Paul, Ellzak}:t}: B“; Mnrgars:, ‘:(g’— Cluggage, aisy ‘oung, T Hooper, ~Georgine Campbell, Isabel Marshall, Carol Bliss, Donald Bliss, Harry Olsen, Ernest Brown, Frank Browning, Fred Whalley, Earl Hiscox, Everett Hiscox, Jr., A. A. Young, Jr., Fred Clarke, James Dolan and Lem- uel Green. - The master of ceremonies was Alex- ander McNicol; the reception commit- tee Frank D. Browning, Frederick L. Wahlley, Donald_C. Bliss, Harry E. Olsen, Ernest A. Brown; the aides, Al- fred A. Young, Jr, Willlam McNicol, J. Q..Dolan, Earl S. Hiscox, Fred Clarke. Guests at Masked Ball. Among those who were in the grand march at the masquerade party on Tuesday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon and Willlam Shaw, the last named appearing as FUp. STAFFORD SPRINGS. Deaths, Mrs. A. D. Cady, Mrs. Elvira M. Carter—Borough Notes. Mrs. A, D. Cady, aged 79, died at her home in Stafford Hollow Wednesday morning after a lone iliness and ~en- era] breaking down incident to age. Besides her husband, she leaves five children, H. F. Cady of Stafford Hol- low, Arthur M. Cady of Hartford, Mrs. Chella B. Cady of Log Angeles, Cal, Mrs. Richard Beebe, also of Los An- geles, and Mrs. W, A. King of Willi- mantie, George Frazier Leases Shop. George Frazier has leased the shop and tools of the blacksmith and wag- on shop of the estate of W. A. Com- ins, He has also purchased the stock and will_continue the business. H. C. Wheeler and W. H. Black are doing jury duty in Rockville this week. Rev. and Mrs, H. A. Blake have zone on a trip to New York and Washing- ton. Death of Mrs. Elvira M. Carder. The death of Mrs. Elvira M. Carder, age 80, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Stevens, on High street, Wednesday morning. survived by one son, Charles L. Card- of Somers, and one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Stevens, Personals. Bert Needham has gone to Hartford, where he is employed in the store of Brown, Thompson & Co. A. J. Pero has returned to Phila- delphit after spending & few days with relatives in town. John Bartlett il at his Village Hill. Charles Bolieau and Louls Bolieau are visiting relatives in Salem, Mass. On account of the illness of the teacher, Miss Triggs’ school in the Patten district will not re-open until next Monday. OBITUARY., Henry L. Reynolds. Henry B. L. Reynolds of Essex, who has been.in feeble health for the past year, died Monday evening, aged 83 He s survived by a widow, who was his'second wife, and one daughter. Mrs, James Beebe, of Hamburg, and (wo sons_William Reynolds of East Hamp- ton and Charles Reynolds of Essex, children by his first marriage; also three brothers, Ephraim O. Reyiolds of Essex, W, C. Reynolds of East Had- dam and Giles Reynolds of Philadel- hia, Pa. and one sister, Mrs. Elmer 1y, of Niantic. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2.3 from his home. Ser- vices were conducted by the Rev. C. L. Plerce of the Essex Baptist church. The body will be taken#o North Lyme this (Thursday) morning for burial. PACKAG! BY TROLLEY. Convenient_System on Torrington and ‘Winchester Line. The Torrington & Winchester Strect Rallway Co. introduced an innovation Monday, making & departure from its old customs and carrying bundies on its regular through cars between Tor- rington and Winsted, Winsted people who wish shoe boxes and groceries sent them from the sistér bofd will be obliged only to purchase labels of the conductors, A package that weights one to ten pounds will cost fifteen cents, and one weighing between ten and twenty-five pounds will cost thir- ty cents. There is a condition imposed that there must be some one at the other end to receive the e, as the conductors have no time to leave their posts and make deliveries. Planting Tobacco Beds. For the past few days the farmers of Suffield have been getting their tobacco beds ready for the seed, while many more have their seed already sprout- ing in the pans ready to be sown in the beds this week. There is still a difference of opinion among the grow. erg in regard to the time and method of making the beds. 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