Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 31, 1909, Page 2

Y WILLIMANTIC. - Comnecticut and Rhode wural Colleges to Meet on the Dia- mond at Storrs Today. The bie ball aftermoon at and the Connecticut be a fine diamond struggle. for the C. A. i < Bothfeld 1b, lve.!'l‘ 2b, Hood 1f, pro= sustained in football last fall, Dog Warden Hastings Resigns, ‘Warden William J. Hastings has motified the board - MURRAY'S Boston Stere WILLIMANTIC, CONN. An Attractive Showing of Washable Suits of many fabrics, styjes and - colors, sarments of fashionable design, beau- tifully made, in wariety which com- prises qualities suitable for ordinary or special occasions, at a rrice reason. ably low. Princess White Dresses, made of batiste, lawn, muslin or dotted Swiss, trimmed in meny weys with lace or embroidery—prices range from $3.95 to $20.00. Muslin Slips for the Princess gown, made low neck and sleeveless, lace trimmed, colors white, light blue, pink —price $2.00. & 3 Suits of pure linen, in a wide range of sizes and colors, at $5.00 to $12.50. Dresses of Chambray and gingham, in checks, stripes and solld colors and & big variety of styles to select from, at $2.50 to $5.00. Millinery REDUCED IN PRICE. Our entire stock of Trimmed Head. wear is offered at big reductions in price. A chance to obtain a stylish Hat at a real bargain price. | Outing Hats, usually $2.00 to $3.00, mow reduced to $1.39, $1.89. Dress Hats, usually $4.00 to $5.00, now redu«' to $2.89, $3.89. Women'’s Coats Lace Coats in catawba, natural and black, at $15.00, $18.50, $20.00. Half and Three-quarter length Coats of pongee, taffeta or cloth of gold, plain or embroidered, black or natural, at $10.00 to $20.00. The H. C. Murray Co. Agents Ladies’ Home Journal Paver Patterns, may2%d CHESBRO has a big variety of nice CANDY . in packages that sell for 10 cents a pac:age. The Opera Drug Store. ELMORE & SHEPARD, (8u‘ccssors to Sessions & Elmore) Embalmers and Funeral Directors, 60-62 North Strest, Telephone counection. HIRAM N, FENN, mmTAK.lR and EIMBALMER 63 Church St. Willlmantie, Ct. m Lady Assistant L. M. REED has the agency for the Travelers Life gnd Accldent Co, of Hartford, Ct., sad he United States Health and A ci- dent Ins, Co. of Saginaw, Mich. Vi rite for rates and full particulars. * Box 281, Willimantie, Ct. LOWEST PRICES Brick and Concrete Work, Mill Floors, Garage Floors, Carriage Washstands, Cellar Bottoms. Granolithic Sidewa'ks Curbing and Gutters Also Gravel Roofing. Special attention paid to jobbing. ADDRESS CHAS. W. BURTON. - ‘oungs Hotel, Willimantic, Conn. Agricultural lege of Storrs.- This is the annual meeting of the representatives of the two state institutions and promises to A C. nine is Congelman D, Hall 3b, Edgar s Hale cf, Keating rf. Coach Shaun Sullivan says the game will be & hummer and his colts are out to win to alleviate in a measure the defeat of selectmen and then served in a o Y X ign the fees of the office to $3 and as there wil under the present law since stray ‘be more desires lieved of his duties in the dog warden. He is willing to let an- other have a chance and realize that there is truth in his statements. FUNERAL. Milton L. Loomis, The body of Miton Lathrop Loomis, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward J, Tryon, in this city, Thursday, was taken to Westchester at 11.18 Saturday forenoon and funeral services held there at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, Rev. Wildlam §S. Beard, pastor of the First Congregational church of thisecity, oficiating. A com- mittal seryice at the grave was in charge of the Masons. Burial was in ‘Westchester cemetery. Funeral Direc- tors Elmore & Shepard of this city were In charge. Unlon Temperance Service. The annual union temperance ser- vice was held in the First Congrega- tional church Sunday exening under the auspices of the W. C.'T. U. Chil- dren of the Loya] Temperance Legion attended in a body and marched into the church carrying their banners and singing. temperance hymns. Rev, Louis M. Flocken, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, delivered the address. An audience that taxed the capacity of the church was pres- ent and thoroughly enjoyed the gervice that was surely one of the most ‘inter- esting in the annals of the Woman's Christian Temperance union. Big Crowds on Circus Day. In spite of the mixed weather Sat- urday the circus drew large audiences for the parade, the matinee and even- ing performances.. Crowds thronged the city from the suburban towns un- til late evenlnf and the gquality that Frank A. Robbins' ‘circus exhibited re- celved many compliments. For a one- ring show it was a ban~ up attraction and the three bands made the air ring with lively melodies. Today’'s Game at Norwich. The Windham High school baseball ntne, although still badly crippled, will g0 to Norwich today, leaving on the 12.25 trolley, to meet the Free Acad- emy for the second time this season, and with a firm determination to trounce that team on its own diamond. Clark, who covers first bage for Wind- ham, broke a finger in the second in- ning of the game with Westerly Fri- day and it is doubtful whether he will e able to play, and Manley, the heavy hitting third sacker, is still in a pre- carious condition as a result of water on the knee and is not sure of being in the lineup. The nine will be picked from the following: Capt. Leonard c, Kelley p, Jordan or Keirans 1b, Wal- den 2b, Morse or Manley 3b, Burns ss, Frost or Morse If, Frost or Gurley cf, Clark, Jordan, Gurley or Keirans rf. Rev. William 8. Beard Addresses Grex Club. The Grex ¢lub was addressed Sunday noon by Rey. Willlam 8. Beard, who, continuing a series of talks, spoke from the theme “What is the Church?” This ‘was the second in the series and proved unusually interesting, appealing to the finer Instincts of the manly young man with particular reference to his status in the church. Near-Marathon Declared Off. The much talked of near-Marathon cf ten miles that was to have been run at Horseshoe park this afternoon has been declared off. George Bates and Hanry Williams are reported as having cold feet and the other entry, Jerome Donahue, who has been getting into Ime condition by covering Mayor unn's rural paper routes, is not in- clined to run an exhibition all alone, although he regrets that the match is off. He is a little body, but is right there with the goods and peddles news- papers all the time. An effort will be made to secure competent competitors for a race with him at a later date, MEMORIAL SERVICES. Rev. William S. Beard Addresses Sol- diers, Relief Corps and Their Guests. Memorial services were held in the First Congregational church Sunday morning with Francis S. Long post, No. 30, G. A. R, Francis S. Long ‘Woman’s Rellef corps, No. 28, and A. C. Tyler camp, No. 8, U. 8, W. V., as guests. The platform was handsomely deco- rated with American flags and miskets stacked at either aide of the pulpit. A large American flag was draped across the choir loft and smaller ones dec- orated the organ. An unusually large audience was present. The congregation remalned standing while the veterans of the Civil and Spanish wars were ushered to their seats and again at the close of the services while they marched from the church. During the service Mrs. Henry T. Burr !unf The Recessional and Tent- ing Tonight, accompanied by Miss Marian Hall, organist. Rev, William S. Beard, pastor, de- !lvered a most able sermon containing many touching referances to the veter- zns. The theme was “The Worth of a Memorial,” and most ' clearly was its merit expiained. A, C. Tyler camp escorted Francis S. Long post from the church to Grand Army hall, where the columns were dismissed. Arthur T. Stearns Sells Out Restaurant Business. # Arthur T. Stearns sold out his in- terest in the lunch business that he has been conducting on Railroad street the past two years Saturday afternoon to Joseph Peck, who will assume pos- session a week from today, continuing the business with George Rosebrooks, Mr. Stearns’ partner. Mr. Stearns {s very popular and well liked and his friends regret to learn of his retirement from business in this city. He expects to leave for the west early in July, stopping in Chicago and Omaha and then continuing to the ex- position in Seattls with a view of locat- ing in that city permanently in the lunch business. A Correction, Frank A. Rockwood of Franklin states that there was no collision be- tween his automobile and a_ team in which Miss Edna Lohman of Mansfleld was riding last Tuesday night, as stat- ed In The Bulletin. OBITUARY. Samuel J. Miller. Samuel J. Miller .died at his home, 114 Spring street, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock of heart disease, following nearly a vear’s illness. He was born in Uxbridge, Mass., in 1841, but spent his boyhood in Weonsocket. R. I, com- ing to Willimantic in 1861, an1 srarted as a clerk in the Windham company's store. = At the outbreak of the Civil war he went to Virginia and enlisted, serving in the First Connecticut Heavy artillery for three years. After being mustered out he returned here and was & bookkeeper for the Windham Manu- facturing company for eight years and similar capacity for ‘Willimantic Linen compa of twelve years. Mr. Mi ty clerk for thr gv%vuw eeper for the Wing for about five years. of the town committee and during b h days a member of the court of bur- gesses. The deceased was at one time connected with the state militia on the staff of General Graham, who was at of | the head of the Connecticut brigade, urvln{ as Inspector of rifle practice with the rank of a captain. Mr. Miller was a charter member and first com- mander of Francis S. Long post, No. 30, G. A, R, and had filled everv office in the post, as well as filling the office of post commander twi since his first election. He was also a member of the A 0. U W ! In 1869 he married Susan Bartlett of Ashford, who survives.. There are also left two brothers, Warren O. ut this city and Nelson A. Miller of San Diego, Cal, and a sister, Mrs. Lucy ‘Whittaker, of Mellville, Mass. Alfred Warker. Alfred Walker, aged 80 years, died Saturday at 10.30 o'clock of diseases incident to his years at the home of his son, G. A. Walker, Gurleyyille. He was a native of Willington, but passed most of his life in Ashford, living with his son the past seven and half years. Deceased was a well known farmer and gawyer and was prominent in the town politically for many years, He had filled many offices, being selectman and a justice of the peace for many years, and represented the town in the ge eral assembly in 1886, being elected by the demncratic party. lle was a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal church of Ashford-and closely identified with its activities, There survive four chii- dren, G. A., with whom he had made his home of late years, Edward A., also of Gurleyville, Miss Cornelia Walker of West Dudley, Mass, and Mrs. Lottie Bradford of Hastings, N. Y., and a sis- ter, Mrs. Elvira Harwood, of South- bridge, Mass. Various ltems. Arthur Stearns, Charles Starr, Ho- mer Simonds and Maurice Palmer en- joved an automobile rige about the countryside Sunday afternoon. The Thread City Cyclers are plan- ning a smoker to be held within the next fortnight to suitably celebrate the thorough redecoration and refur- nishing of their rooms. o The trolleys were running thrice an hour from the crossing to the end of the Main street line Sunday for the accommodation of people visiting the ‘Willimantic cemeteries. All through cars had unusually heavy freights all day Sunday, many people enjoying the ride to Norwich, New London and in- termediate stations. DANIELSON. 8aturdav and Sunday Marked by Me- - morial Exercises — Today’s Pro- gramme—Flag Raising at Wauregan Parochial School—Lighting System for Suburban Villages Talked of. Miss Maude Phillips is spending this week in New York. Alfred A. Richards of Boston is spending Memorial day with Danielson relatives. Miss Georgia Burroughs is with, her parents, Dr. and Mrs, George M. Bur- roughs, for Memorial day. F. X. Lemieux is spending the holi- day in Fall River. Mrs. Lemleux, who has been a patient in a hosplital in that city, will return to Danielson on Open Cottages at Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Charles 8. Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Hopkins and Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Francis are at Alexan- der's Lake, where they have opened their cottages for the summer. Rev. George Genung, D. D., officiat- ed at the memorial services held in the Congregational church at Brooklyn on Sunday evening. Harry E. Palmer is at his home in Danielson for Memorial day. Mrs. Israel Paine, one of the oldest residents of Foster, R. I, died in that place Saturday morning. Henry Getty of Worcester is at his home in Danielson today (Monday). Mr. and Mrs. Bessette are in Can- ada for a stay of two weeks. Mrs, Emogene Lincoln of Windham is the guest of Mr. and Mrs, A. F. ‘Wood. Inspections Completed. Captain A. P, Woodward, O. O., has completed his field day Inspections of the various companies of the Coast Ar- tillery corps, on which duty he has been engaged for the past two weeks. Miss Delia Perreault leaves this week for a visit with relatives in Que- bec, P. Q. Possible Attem-t at Burglary. Just before midnight Friday a win- dow in Hoyle's repair shop on Center street was broken out and it is sup- posed that an attempt was made to break into the place. James Riley, who lives above the shop, was awak- ened by the breaking of the window and came out to investigate. There was no one about, however. Nothing was missing from the shop. MEMORIAL EXERCISES. Three Active Days for G. A. R. Men— What is Plani® for Today. Today in Danlelson will Be devoted to commemorating the soldier dead. | There will be a pratical suspension of business, some of the stores closing for the entire day and the remainder at noon, with a few exceptions. This morning at 9 o'clock the veterans of the local port will participate in the exercises at Brooklyn, which include the decoration of graves and an ad- dress by Colonel D. R. Ballou of Prov- idence. The exercises will take place in Unitarian hall. St. James' band will do escort duty at Brooklyn. Afternoon Exercises. This aftexpoon promptly at 2 o'clock the veterans will assemble at their hall and, escorted by the Thirteenth com- pany, C. A. C., will march to the Town hall, where the memorial services will be held. Colonel D. R. Ballou will make the address and there will be the usual formal programme. Re-forming, the line will march to the Soldiers’ monument, where Rev. C. H. Barber will offer prayer; thence the veterans will proceed In carriages to the Westfield and St. James' ceme- eries, where the graves of the soldier dead will be decorated, Returning, the line of march will be to G. A. R. hall, where a collation will he served. Sunday Observance. Sunday morning the members of McGregor post assisted at the memo- rial services in Dayville,. and Sunday afternoon the( went to South Killing- 1y, accompanied by St. James’ banid, where a service was held. Wauregan Flag Raising. Saturday afternoon a number of the members of McGregor post assisted at the memorial exercises in Wauregan, where with impressive ceremony thete was a flag raising on the grounds near the parochial school. FUNERAL. Rev, John H. Mellish. Saturday morning + at 11 o'clock funeral services for Rev. John H. Mel- lish were held at® the Congregational church in Dayville. The officiating clergymen weré: Rev. W. J. Reynolds, pastor of the church; Rev. C. H. Bar- ber of Danielson, and Rey. F. D. Sar- gent of Putnam. The service was at- tended by many friends of the deceas- ed. A quartette composed of W. Dyke Cogswell, James Walker, Miss Mary i b Ayl e as ot |l Hean ' STREET LIGHTING SERVICE May Be Asked or b Barrouriling Vil-] There Is =aid to be a sentiment among residents in vil in various party of the town of in favor of 2 'street lighting serv! expense L ‘korvl’u‘— 1 lnn-vm’ e, Dayville, ingly, Attawaugan, Ballouville and Williams- ville would appreciate such a service. Especially would a lighting service be appreciated along the much traveled trunk highway between Danielson and Dayville. The matter may come up for consideration at the next annual town meeting. Motored to Scotland. Killingly the meeting of Quinebaug Pomona grange, with Shetucket grange of Scot - Jand, Saturday by a party who made the trip in automobiles. Personal Mention. Miss Mamie Weatherstone of New York is spending Memorial day with local friends. Miss Mary Kilgariff of New York is the guest of friends in Danielson. Miss Carrle Bullard of Providence was a visitor In Danielson Sunday. REV. C. H. BARBER Delivers Sermon at Union Service. Rev. C. H. Barber preached a me- ‘morial sermon to the members of Mc- Gregor post, G. A. R, and McGregor ‘Woman's Relief corps at a union ser- vice held in the Congregational church Sunday evening. A special musical programme, arranged uynder the direc- tion of Marcus Wood, was finely given. FLAG RAISING On Grounds of Sacred Heart Parochial School, Wauregan. There was an impressive memorial service at Wauregan Saturday after- noon, in which 27 members of Mec- Gregor post, No. 27, of Danieison par- ticipated. The special feature was the flag rais- ing on the grounds of the Sacred Heart parochial school, Mrs. J. A. M. running the national colors up to the masthead. On hehalf of McGregor post, Comrade A. C. Greene replied to the patriotic demonstration. The ad- dress of Rev. U. O. Bellerose followed. The deécoration of six graves in the Sacred Heart cemetery followed. The procession, besides the veterans, in- cluded a delegation from St. John Baptist society of Wauregan and 250 children of the parochial school. Saturday’s Rain Prevented Ball Games Scheduled. The Grays and the Andems started to play the game scheduled at Waure gan Saturday, but a rain storm came up and play was called, in the first in- ning. The Dayville- ett City, like all the other games scheduled for Sat- urday, was called off. OBITUARY. Marietta Waldo Hall. Marietta Waldo Hall, wife of Joseph Hall, died at her home on Hutchins street just before. 6 o'clock Sunda; morning. Mrs, Hall had beep in ill health for a long time, but the end came suddenly., Mrs. Hall was one of the oldest residents of Danielson. She is survived by her husband, to whom she was married fifty-seven years ago, and by four children, Charles of Dans jelson, Joseph and Mrs. May Hall Sib- jey, both of Providence, and Walter of Springfield, Mass. PUTNAM. W. F. Shea Home After World- Circling Trip— Improved Business Conditions—Rain Compels Postpone- ment of Games—Manager Benoit Protests Rivard—Memo! Day Pro- gramme Mr. and_Mrs. Charles T. Thayer and daughter Katherine are with relatives in Hartford for Memorial day. Joseph Quinn of Hartford is visiting at his home in this city. Joseph Ryan of Springfleld s spend~ ing the holiday with Putnam relatives, George S. Davis of Plymouth, Mass., was the guest of friends in Putnam |over Sunday. CHARGE OF MURDER Against Former Pomfret Man Now at Taco Charles Newcomb, formerly of Pom- fret, is held at Tacoma, Wash, on a charge of maurder. John P. Sweet of New PBritain was a visitor in Putnam Saturday. Honors for George A. Vaughn, Jr. George A. Vaughn, Jr., of this city is one of the twenty annually selected from the four classes of Williston sem- inary for marked proficiency in the use of the English’ language. Rev, F. D. Sargent assisted in the funeral services for Rev. John H. Mel- i at the Congregational church in ville Saturday morning. CIRCLED THE GLOBE. W. F, Shea of the Missouri on Brief Leave of Absence. W. F. Shea, a member of the crew of the battleship Missouri, is in Put- nam on a brief léave of absence, Mr. Shea was formerly of Mechanicsvile and is now within four months of com- pleting his second term of enlistment, He was on tha Missourl on the world- girdling tour of the battleship fleet and deems it the greatest experience of his life. He will re-enlist in the autumn when his present term ex- pires. The Missouri is now at Boston, Business Outlook Most Encouraging. At the mill of the Bay State Worsted company there promises to be a revival of old time prosperity conditions dur- ing the next few weeks. The machin- ery is being gradually placed in.opera- tion and the number of employes con= stantly increased. The Putnam Woolen company is also feeling the beneficlal results of im- proving business conditlons in the fab- ric market and indications are for a good season, » K. of C. to Visit Norwich. A number of the members of Carglll couneil, Knights of Columb planned to go to Norwich unday, June 6, to attead the eonferring of the third degree on a class of candidates of White Cross council. Ex-Mayor Doige to Address School Alumni, " Ex-Mayor Rufus B. Dedge of Wors cester, who was one of the speakers at a meeting of the Putnam Business Men’s association last year, has ac- cepted an inyitation to speak at thq banquet of the Putnam High Schoue Aalumnl association to be held on Jund 2 1 High AGAIN RAIN! Third Postponement of League Games Because of Bad Weather. The unspeakable weather that has made a mess of the month of May and knocked baseball plans awry again cut in for a slap at the s and forcea's porlyonement of the - gamme nge was represented at | M: hincluded an anthem, Savior Breathe an !| from the ladies, The procession, which N %m&u»;‘& | Dusleses B achool RO R U S Ml e otm_uu-. A g of headers must of ko O what the fans are 'mwfll)‘: amply compensated for—if it rain! z ‘MANAGER BENOIT PROTESTS. Claims That George Rivard, Signed by Putnam, is a Professional. Manager J. B. Benoit of the Norwich- Taftville team flled a protest with the secretary of the Eastern Connecticut league Saturda; inst the playing Putnam of Go‘# Rivard, nw):o wfil.’ Miss Grace Bickness sang The Vacant Manager last week to|Chair, Dr, W. H. Gane offered prayer, do the pitching for the local team.|after which the choir sang Your Com- Benolt protests Rivard on the |rade and Mine. Mr. Potter read the und that he fl a professional who 0. Preceding played vfithaw England teams ’flu a‘u’nia:tocom H. jor sang Tent- and as a player not elizible to play | ing Tonight. N in this league. The rules of the league| Rev. E. W. Potter tcok his text from call in such cases for reference of the matter to the directors, a majority of whom can decide for or against allow- g{t_‘ team to play the man under pro- since the | have MEMORIAL SERVICES Held Sunday Afterncon st Baptist Church—Address by Rev. E. W. Pot- ter. / The soldiers’ Memorial service was held at the Baptist church Sunday af- ternoon at 4 o'clock. The resident ‘members of Se ck post and several of the ladies of the D. A. R, Sons of Veterans and Spanish War Veterans attended. Rev. B. W. Petter conducted the devotional exercises, after which “What mean ye by this This had reference to the Passover, which' was an established service as Memorial day is. The lat- ter is not to establish sectional pre- judice or ,IOUHCIIIOB of war. It be- gets love of peace and dread of war. It is an expression of grateful desire to ‘honor those who fought to save the nation. We honor them for their cour- age; contempt of danger is not alwava heroism. The soldier'’s courage was In the noblest cause, and they held a conviction of the righeousness of the cause, and we honor them for their devotion. . Memorial day reminds us of the cost of the heritage that we enjoy. Fow' hundred thousand lives were given to save the union: 275,000 were wounded and many of these disabled for life. The soldlers were young men. Debt Can Never Be Paid. He quoted this—that the only debt ‘we can never pay Is the debt we owe to union soldiers. As we decorate the graves we are reminded that we have a great united nation. We are grateful to our national heroes for the great blessings they have brought to the nation. Memorial day falls of fts pur- pose if we 4o not perpetuate what the soldfers won. Mrs. H. F. Cheney had beautifully decorated the platform with flags, apple blossoms, iris, white 1i- rns and potted plan: TODAY’S EXERCISES, Procession Starts at 10 o'Clock for Visits to Cemeteries. The members of the Grand Army and citizens of Putnam will pause in their routine today to pay a tribute to the brave defenders of the nation now passed to their reward, Business will be subordinated to the duty of fitting memorial services, The arrangement of the exercises follows the plan established by years of custom. At 10 o'clock the Memorial day pro- cession will assemble and proceed to St. Mary's cemetery, returning from which the line of march will be through Woodstock avenue ad Bridge street to A. O. H. hall, where a colla- tion will be served: The afternoon ser- vice will be at Grove street cemetery, W. C. T. U. MEDAL CONTEST Won by Miss Marion Ernshaw on Fri- day Evening, Miss Marion Ernshaw won the silver medal at the W. C. T, U. medal contest held in Odd Fellows' hall Friday even- ing. Her recitation was entitled What Matters It to You? The judges were Lewis F. Battey, Mahlon H. Geissler and Miss S. Blizabeth Clarke. de from the recitations, there was a violin solo with piano accompaniment by Russell Heath and Leslie Heath; a pi- ano solo by C. W. Thurber: a drill by young ladies; presentation of the medal by E. H. Johnson; violin solo with piano accompaniment by Benjamin E, Lawton and Miss Grace Lawton, TWENTY-FIVE GRAVES Of Revolutionary Soldiers Decorated by In spite of the showers on Friday afternoon the loyal Daughters of the American Revolution decorated the twenty-five g-r"e- of Revolutionary soldiers in the West Thompson ceme- ter{, one in the Grove street cemetery thirty-one in the old cemetery. City Notes. Mrs. Abbie Child has been the guest OBITUARY, Miss Mary Gormley. The friends of Miss Mar¥l Gormley were shocked to learn of her death, which occurred at the r ence of James O. Sweet in Sylvandale on Sat- urday. Miss Gormley had returned from a visit to her sister in Boston and was taken {ll on Wednesday, dying with rheumatism of the heart. Every- thing possible was done to save her lite, for she was a valued member of the household, where she has lived for a number of years. Her home was In WI? Mass., wh:ro the body :u u;nt on w fl“'h accompanied by her brother and sister, who arrived on Sunday, She is survived by her moth- <r and two brothers, Willlam and Hugh Gormley, a sister, Margaret, of Ware, and a sister, Mrs. Murray, In Boston. Personal and General. Miss Anna Scofleld of Stamford and Champion Mathewwon, Ph. D., of Yale of relatives in Springfield, Mass,, and|university are guests at A. R. Young's, in_Derby, Conn. Fred Morey and Mr. and Mrs. Wil- E. Ernshaw of New York spent the|llam Morey of Westerly, formerly of week end with his family in this city. | Jewett City, were in town on Sunday, Miss Florence Sargent of Boston Is|visiting Anthony Bonney. ut‘;e Euelt of her parents on Grove| Mr. and Mrs. Levi Adams and Miss 8 e > Clara_Adams are guests of Rev. and Miss Florence Deedy is the guest of | Mrs, Frank Adams in Willimantic. her mother in Worcester, ¢ Mr. and Mrs. R. 8. Tyler of Boston Miss Marion Titus is spending the|are at A, G. Brewster's. ;A‘alldny with her parents In Somerville, John A. Hourlgan has satisfactorily ass. usted the fire loss of J. C. Blanch- Miss Amy L. Wallen is visiting her parents at Forest Hills, Mass, ard, whose stock was injured in the . recent fire. ‘Miss Girace Hayden is spending her vacation at her home In Plymouth, Miss Annle Fitzgerald is visiting her sister, Mrs. Patrick Shea, in Central Mass. Frank Rhodes of Providence recently called on Putnam friends. Falls. MEMORIAL SERMON. Mrs. A, J. Tinker and Miss Mary ‘Tinker are In New Bedford, the guests Rev. Welcome E. Bates Speaker at Baptist Church. of Mrs. Tinker's sister, Mrs. Alida D. ‘Wright. dith Durand of Southpcrt and The members of A. G. Warner post, G. A. R, met in Grand Army hall and Miss ‘Willlam Gane of Bridgeport spent Sun- lllé at Rev. W, H, Gane's. laire Barber of Waterbury is at his father's, R. R. Barber's, in Lisbon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry T, Willcox have the members of A. G. Warner W. R, C, | returned from their wedding trip and met in A, O. H. hall Sunday and pro- ceeded to the Baptist church in a body, where they attended the morning se: vice. Rev. Welcome E. Bates of Mystic delivered the sermon. The Knights of King Arthur of the Congregational are at home on Green avenue. church acted as escort to the G. A. R. Generz:l Suspension of Business, Putnam High school, Israel Putnam school, the Smith street school and the local mills are closed for Memorial day. The postofice wifl be open from 6.20 to 12 m. and from 5.30 to 7 m. There will be a morning delivery and collections. The rural service will be suspended for the day, and the money order window closed. All places of businegs will close at noon., JEWETT CITY. Patriotic Services in the Churshes— Order of Exercises for Today—Sud- den Death of Miss Mary Gormley. A patriotic service was held In the Congregational church Sunday even- ing. The audience room was decorated by Principal H. E. Jackman and his Sunday school class. Gracetnlly draped festoons of bunting radiated from above the center door of the church to the side windows where they were caught with laurel wreaths. The choir rail, the front of the platform and over each door were draped with bunt- ing and wreaths. Palms, ferns and white flowers added the finishing touch. A musical service by the choir NOR DRY AND FANOY COODS “Trade with US amd Save Mouney* ISAAC CHAMPEAU, Manager. Putoam. Cona. THE UNDER PRICE SALE pow at The Boston Dry Goods Store Dantelson, means big bargaln prices to the customer on seaso! le gooda. Every departmient In the store bears the cut price marks. THE BOSTON DRY GOODS STORE Main 8t., Danlelson, Jamies . Keech, Mgr jun278 Have you tried our Special Chocolate Cream Drops at 10c a pound? THE 3 KEYSTONE STORES, Danjelson Putnam Moosup may3d The Norwich Nicke! & Brass Co., Tableware, Chandeliers, Yacht Trimmings and such things Refinished. 69 to 87 Chestnut St. Norwicii, Conn. octdd Eveni Blessing, Tenting Tonight, with solo by Mrs, F., S. Leonard, Hymn of the Republic, God Save Qur Presi- dent, The American Hymn, Speed Our Republic and Decoration Day. There were two readings, a story entitlad The Fire Rekindled, read by M b Bliss. Mrs. E. H. Hiscox read a poem, Old Co. G. Associates. This poem was written by a relative of ome of the members of the local D. A. R. especial- 1y for the soldiers. Herbert Gray Celebrates Birthday. Herbert Gray celebrated his 16th birthday on Saturday by inviting a few friends to spend the afternoon. They enjoyed games and refreshments and each brought a gift for the host. The guests included Georgine Camp. . Madeline, Murphy. Thomas Purvis, Martha Davi Irving Thornton and harles Irving Babcock. SPECIAL Main Street, a lot of Fancy Sllks for evening and wedding dresses, all colors at low prices; also Latest Stvla Dress Goods, glulllnl and Cotton Goods at half price. Come and see them. MILL REMNANT STORE, 201 West Malu St., JOHN BLOOM. Prop. feb27d . TODAY'S PROGRAMME. Procession to. Cemeteries Starts at 9 o'Clock—School Children to Decorate Grave of Principal E. M. Swift. “Thé Mné of march start- today at 9 o’cfock, leaving the town hall, where wreaths and bouquets will be received Summer Styles Call and examine our line of Worsteds and Serges for your next Buit. Our prices are the quality and workmanship best. lowest, the will be ted by the Jewett City band, and include the soldiers, Sons of Vet- erans, Spanish War soldiers, the cadets Give us a trial. | at the Mill Remnant Store. 201 West | and schcol children, will proceed to the Baptist cemetery, then to the town hail and then to the Jewett City cemetery. Here, in addition to the decoration of the soldlers’ graves, the band will place bouquets on the graves of J, F. The Jolfison Co. Merchant Tailors, 65 Broadway. NEW YORK ~ Chelsea Line re $1.00 Unexcelled freight and ger serviee direct to and from York. All Outside Staterooms. From Norwich Tuesdays, Thursdays, foot . Mondays, Wednes- days, § p, m. ‘Phone ‘:l!l folder. P. 8. Freight recelved untfl § p. m. “C. A, WHITAKER, Agent T0 NEW YORK NORWICH LINE © " Via STONINGTON The water way — the comfortable way of travelingz. Steamers City of Lowell and Richard Peck—safe, staunch vessels that have every comfort and conven~ fence for the traveler. A delightful voyage on Long Island Sound and & superb view of the won- may4d derful sky line and water front of New York. Steamer leaves Stomington at 1115 p. m. week days only: Jdue Pler 40, North River, 7.45 the next morning. Fare Norwich to New York $1.75 ‘Write or telephone W. J. PHILLIPS. Agent, New London. Conn. octid The New Schedule on the Norwich & Westerly Railway gives good connections at Westerly for Providence and Boston and way sta- tions. Also by trolley to Wateh Hill, Potter Hill, = Ashaway, Stonington, Mystic and Noank. Use the short cut and save time and money. Coupons redeemable at 27 stores, Telephone 601-4 for time table. may12a Opp. Grand Central Station, New York City Rooms, $1.00 a Day AND UPWARD Baggage to and from Bration free. Y. The New Hote! Albert Eleventh St. and University P1. NEW YORK CITY, One Block West of Broadway. ‘The only absolutely modern fire- proof transient hotel below 22d Btreet. Location central, yet guiet. 400 rooms, 200 with bath, from $1.06 per day upwards. Excellent restaurant and ocafe attached. Moderate prices. Send 2c stamp for lllustrated Guide and Map of New York City. ]—ewett City Advertisers JRWETT OITY HOTEL, New and Up-to-date Hotel in every particalar. IKA ¥. LEWIS, Proprietor M. HOURIGAN, Jewett OCity. FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Furniture and Craw! Cooking Ranges. 'Phones—Store 61-2; house 35-5. MOOSUF HOUSR. 8. J. King, Prop. H 8 King, Mgr Sample Room vommected. Special attention paild to Commerciad men. Moecup. Comm- Tel 08-18 PAINTING! PAINTING! That is our business and now is the time to have it done. We will be glad to give you estimates and our work will be done in a first-class mauner at a reasonable figure. Give us a trial order. BROWN & ROGERS, 27 Chestnut St mar28d “When in Doubt” come here and select your Spring Over- coat and Sult from my showing of Cholce Woolens, C. H. Nickerson, 128 Main S aprsd “If I¥s Made of Rubber Wo Hawe IL* GO0 TO THE Rubber Store FOR YOUR AUTO TIRES Better equipped than ever be- fore to handle your trade. All new goods — fully guaranteed. We carry all sizes In stock all the time to meet your needs. Manuafcturers’ agents for Good- rich, Diamond, Fisk, G. & J. and Michelin Tires. Dealers In all other makes. Buy now while the prices are Low. Alling Rubber Co., 74-76 Main £t., Norwich. 162 State St. New Londen. Operating 15 Stores. QUALITY in work should alway especially when it o the inferior kind. Skilled men are employed by us, Our prices tell the whole story. , | STETSON & YGUNG. magdid