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TlleNew Fall Tl'ue Bargain Saturday THERE IS NO TIME IN THE YEAR WHEN MORE REAL BAR- GAINS CAN BE HAD THAN AT PRESENT. IN EVERY MENT YOU WILL FIND SUMMER GOODS, WHICH OUR POLICY DE- MANDS MUST BE CLEARED OUT. COSTS HAVE NOT BEEN CON- SIDERED IN THE PRESENT MARKINGS OF SUCH GOODS. MATTER WHERE YOU YiJRN YOU WILL FIND THE WORD “BAR- EXEMPLIFIED. WE APPEND A PARTIAL LIST OF THEM. HATS ARE READY AT McPherson’s THE HATTER. Both Soft Hat and Stiff Hat excel- I.nce dominate our entire new line. If you want your hat absolutely correct you can safely accept as au- thority the lines we will show you. We are the sole local representa- tives of Dunlap & Co., The Crofut & Knapp Co., Messrs. Young Bros. and E. A. Mallory & Sons. The New Sphinx Hat ai $2. has absolutely no equal in style or quality at this price. sept2d GEO. A. DAVIS Books, Stationery, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass, Colonial Glass, fine Leather Goods, Traveling | Clocks, Bridge Sets, Playing Cards, Jardinieres, Fern Pots, Odd Pieces in China, Tea Cups and Saucers, Two and Three Piece Tea Sets, Serving Trays in Brass and Mahogany, Electric Portable Lamps, and a very handsome lins of Brass Candlesticks. If you are looking for 'a Wedding or Anniversary Gift you are sure to find something in our large assortment. GEO. A. DAVIS, 25-29 Broadway aug2idaw We Want You to Try PLA-MATES The Next Time You Have to Buy Shoes for the Children. Made in All Leathers Button and Lace. The Geo. W. Kies Co. BRONZE POWDERS ALUMINUM POWDERS BRONZING LIQUID (GOLD and SILVER ENAMELS “FRED C. CROWELL'S, ; 87 Water Street. Open till 6 p. ‘m. dum\g September. septidaw THERE 15 no advertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal te The Bui- laun for Busimsss results (Third Floor) fioing Away Requisites | Glovss For Labor Day Suft Cases, value Matting Suit Cases, caratol , value $2.25—Today (Second Floor) Women’s Apparel : At Prices Shorn of Profit| svewe woe nama silk and tan’ covert, i $15.00 and $18.98 — Today $0.95 and Coats, fancy ma- colors, stripes and $7.50—Today $3.95. Women's and Misses' Wool S several different values up to $19.50 — Today, choice | Pongee Linens, ren's W and skirts, x to $5.98—Today, choice $2.50. 25c quality—Today 12/sc. Women's Outing Flannel Skirts, sorted patterns, very special for today Women's Dr dark colors. regula Today while they last, (Center Room.) Pompeian Massage Cream ific to keep the skin in perfect condition sun—39c, 59c and 75c per jar. from. the summer gjze 1 Women's Elbo black, white and value — Today With the new Red M 0 in all sty irts, that Weight = Coat e, 11 snt models, value Ratiste, balance est patterns, value day 7c a yard. 3 Pereales, in {'36-inch clot and colors, | lect any from our the next threc 10 years, value line of color ay, light bl and 3 Suits, ues x:x,{ muslin, regular 18c| Misses' extra fine rib 3l veight for Drawers, deep trimmed, regular Child W pockets, regular | quart pottles of Today $1.49. 15¢ sizes—Today 10c each. Women's patterns to | each. ned, blue outsid | 19¢ edch. Hem & Today $1.00 each. We Recover Furniture and Do Carpet Laying. (Main Floor.) quality—Toeday, pair, \Men's Furnishiags | Men's New Silk Neckwear, Matting Bags, sizes 14 and or reversible Four-in-Hands in fash- colof strives . at today, each 25c and 50c. . | West Haven for the purp | ing a campaign for mebership during | the fall and winter. arf you will need e best two-for-a-quarter Linen Col- r on the market. —Two for 25¢c. tion, at $1.00 and $1.50 each. ‘Wash Goods D: partmvnt Last call on Printed of this seasc | cat down to a dinner prepared | St. Lawrence at the “Old” Hill's ’$ inches wide, ‘Children’s School Hose NH 1 “hildren’s Fast Black Cottol Muslin Underwear Sp:cials |, hidrene, Fast, Biack Corton | cialprice for the term opening—9c a Women's Fitted Corset Covers, ex- | pair, three pairs for 25c. | ers of the state in this way. t Sleeve Vest value. Final cleanup of the sea- mbroidered Trimmed | gon—10c each. . regular 3%c—Today wers. i, | Notion Department ts in the match E patterns at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 (Basement.) Kitchenware Depariment Special Sale of Enamel Ware. cake , Mary Mueller, | bon be first gentleman's, Lewis N. Carpenter, cup and saucer, y | f a doZen everyday- Wom:n's Neckwear choice, dae. " imbroidered Col- in a variety of neat designs, value Today, each 12//sc. | events that will be held in Foresters’ ODD FELLOWS, MANCHESTER wl)omesnc D‘partment | 6920, which meets in Ponemah hall, All Linen Brown Crash. | wi oday 7/z¢ a yard. ‘rochet i qual — | campaign this fall LAST WEEK OUR BIG SALE! Den’t Forget to Buy Your SHOES NOW! Before Labor Day you wiil save money by buying Shoes for the who_e family at OUR Low Prices. BROCKTON SAMPLE SHOE STURE 138 Main Street. | the morning. wn-zMnMJhmMcm ion—Fall Campaign Started by Royal Amnm-— Foresters Plan Social- Prognmmt ODD FELLOWS, Members of the order from all over the state will be assembled Monday at the Fairview home, Groton, for the annual Labor Day picnic, when the three linkers grasp the opportunity to fraternize with their brothers and sis- ter Rebekahs from all parts of the jurisdiction. The attendance annually reaches the 500 mark, and the pros- pects are that it will be fully up to that this The outing i arranged on the bask- et picnic plan for the Odd Fellows and | their families, with coffee and chowder served gt dinner time. A programme of sports is to be car- | ried out this vear and is expected to !be a big feature of the day, the events being run off in the morning and aft- ernoon, under the auspices of a com- mittee consisting of F. J. Hope( chair- Smith, and John A. Pal: ere are to be two prizes in a! xcept auoits, in which there one, and there will be no prize for the ball game or tug of war. Tames lodge {of Montville has a ball team which will ilne up agamst a team picked. up to give them a contest. The other ath- letic events will be as foliows: Tug of war, quoits, shoe race, potato race, 100 vard dash, spoon race for ladie: 0 yard foutrace for la sack race, three legged race and fat men’s race. ROYAL A‘ICANUM The leaders of the Royal Arcanum in the state of Connecticut were as- sembled Thursday in regular semi-an- nual conference at Hill's Homestead, of outlin- Withe the exception of four of the grand council officers, all were in at- tendance at this session, together with representatives from the 37 councils in this state. George A. Smith repre- sented Norwich council, No. 720. Adelard Morin represented Thames lodge, No. 1851, and Past Grand Re- geri WL E. Caafield with Orator George W. Adams of Norwich esunci! als: attended the session. The meeting was called to order at 1 o“clock by Oscar L. Burdick, grand egent of the state, and at 1.30 all Mr. | Homestead. cils was called, and s a few remarks by the grand re- nt, Past Grand Regent Edward ker of the state of New York introduced as the representative om the council. He ad- ntatives present, supreme action during the 1 increasing the ship of this grand jui t thfl end of the stand among those tled to honora- supreme regent. | Clovis H. Bowen | d from Rhode Island, but ng a telegram was recelyv- nouncing his inability to attend. \~se conferences have been held for ral years and the grand council -ars have been able to get more closely in touch with the active work- 1 of the living past grand régents unecticut were present with one eption, and it was a source of ire {0 see so many, who had been hip during the past 20 itaining their interest the organization. The meeting adjourned at 5 o'clock, In time for all present to take the evqning trains for their respective homes: DEGREE OF POCAHONTAS. The Neesha club held their first home whist on Thursday afternoon and even- ing “with the president, Nettie Kinnie. A baked bean supper was served. In the evening whist was played. At the six tables the prize winners were the following: First ix Anna Edmonds, > ir jeade 37: second, George H. Stanton, shav- nug, 36: consolations, arvey and Mary J. | took male parts. They other in a counle of weeks. The club will bezin a series of whist hall during the winter, the first one to be held on Sept. 27. UNITY. Loyal Hugh H. Osgood lodge, No. aftville, is planning for a season that be active and full of interest in e coming months. At their meeting week ago there was a good attend- ance and plans were discussed for the REBEKAHS, The regular meeting of Hope lodge, No. 21, was held Wednesday evening in 0dd Fellows’ hall, Noble Grand Grace Willey presiding over a well attended meeting. The routine business was disposed of and Sister Lulu Palmer was busy | with arranging for her as- sistants at the Odd Fellows' home pn Labor day. She is in charge of the tables and coffee and ten women from each of the Rebekah lodges in the dis- trict are to be delegated as her assist- ants, They expect a busy time in the serving of the dinmer for 500 at the Odd Fellows' home on the annual pic- nic which is always a feature of Labor day. The lodge members from here will go down on the 9 oclock train in Hope lodge is expecting to have work in a_month or two, as several of the members have candidates promised, and it js hoped to have some applica- tions by the next meeting. LADIES' AUXILIARY, O. H. The first social evening for the sea- son of the Ladies' auxiliary, A. O. H., was held in Hibernian hall’ Thursday with a good number present, whist be- ing the special attraction. This passed the evening pleasantly under the direc- tion of the committee, which comprised the president, Mrs, Katherine De Gar- mo, Mrs. Sliney, Mrs. Rose O'Neill and Miss Nellle T. Collins. Those who received the prizes were the following: First lady’s, Mrs. Dow ing of North Main street, a cake plat: second, Miss Anna Sline; consolation, Miss Hattie De Garmo, a baby doll; first gentleman’s, Mr. Glad us, a box of cigars; second, P. J. Dow ing, a pipe, and there was also an ash tray for a consolation p The award of 4 $5 gold piece was an Interesting feature, the lucky man proving to be J. P. Downing of No. 4 h Main street. Ice cream and eal - served at ihe close and a fe © Jumbers closed the evenlug i 11 o'clock Norwich jodge. No. 420, heid its reg- ular meeting “Thursday evening in hall, Exalted Ruler William ens presidipg. Past Exaited Nelson J. Ayfing, who was the sentative of the Jodge to the grand lodge at ‘Los Angeles, was present to give his report, jbut.as the attendance was small, this “wag put_over_till, the next meetig. The lodge. has now re- | sumed its regular meetings twice a month._after the summer renlll. when only one ' _%‘n(tuh held P, E. R. Nelson J. Ayling, Thomas H. Crawford and P. E. R. Bdward S. Sinckley were named as the Memorial day committee to-arrange for the ser- vice which is annually held on the first Sunday_in December.’ e oo ORwv-R OF PROTECTION. Beulah lodge of New London made its basket picnic at Richards’ grove last Wednesday a very enfjoyable oc- casion for the many present during the day, the numbers being Jargely in- creased during the' evening. Gramd Secretary Jeremiah Wall came from New Haven for the evening hours and there were a number from the two Norwich lodges present during the day. A chowder of the first class was served at noon. In the eyening an orchestra played for dancing. An_exciting programme of athletic sports was held in which the following were the prize winners and prizes; 150 yard dash for men—R. F. Small, prize pocket knife. ard dash for fvomen—Mrs, May Whiting, embroidery shears. 50 yard egg race—Mrs. Ellen 0'Con- nell, pair gold lace pine. Boat race—R. M, Small, = shaving brusi Potato race—L. C. et_shears. 50 yard dash for boys—Timothy Sul- livan, pocket knife. 50 yard dash for girls—Miss Delia Shea, silver shoe horn. 50 yard wheelbarrow race—Mrs. May Whiting, cut glass salt and pepper shakers. - The committee in charge comprised Mrs. James Vickery, chairman, Mrs John Bergin,W. D. Beckwith and James Archer, Jewett, pair pock- FORESTERS. Frida- evening in Foresters hall Court City of Norwichr, No. 63, held its regular monthly meeting, attended by a large number as it was the first business meeting to be held after the summer vacation. Four candidates were initiated, being put through the second degree by the newly organized degree team. After two years had passed the fin- ancial secrefary made a report show- ing the amount of money that had been paid out for medicines and doc- tors’' fees. The amount was a matter of great surprise to the members as since the court was organized it has paid out for medicines alone §20,000. In the near future the court rhtends || to have socials for the members alone, and for this a committee is to be ap- pointed at the next meeting. The idea is to give every member a chance to arrange for a different kind of social, thereby obtaining a great variety of social evenings. iReetor Hooker Surprised. Some of the children of Poquetanuck gave the rector of St. James' church, Rev. W. E. Hooker, a surprise party, on Wednesday evehing assembling at a nearby dwelling, they proceeded to 4h# rectory, where a very pleasant €vening was passed. Some gifts for the rector were a fea- ture of the visit, and were very much appreciated. All was pianned and car- ried out by two or three of the boys of the place, Mystic. — Thursday afternoon was the last of the half holidays for the summer of 1909, which has been thor- oughly enjoyed by the grocers, clerks. ractically_every own- ed poultry in town will make entriey in the poultry show to be conducted in connection with the Con- mnecticut fair next month, Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA Notice to Architects ADDITION TO THE CHEMICAL LABORATORY OF THE CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION. _ The sum of thirty thousand dollars is appropriated by the General Assem- bly of the State of Conmecticut for a fireproof building connected with and as an addition to the building now used as a chemical laboratory by the Con- necticut_Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion in New Haven. In accordance with the provisions of tie statute the Comp- troller will receive compefitive plans, specifications and esfimates.of cost for said building, which must be signed and sent to the Comptroller. State of Connecticut. Hartford, mot later than Sept. 14, 1909, at 12 ¢'cloek noon. No plans, specifications or estimates will be considered which are not in the hands of the Comptroller on or before the time stated. Further information may be obtained on application to this office. THOMAS D. BRADSTREET, Comptroller. Hartford, Aug. 13, 1908, auglSws Floral Designs and Cut Flowers For All Occasions. GEDULDIG’S, Telephone 868. 77 Ceda~ Street. jy26d Paper Hanging for $1.75 we will paper your room with the | latest Wall - Paper. Painting. Glazing and Kaltomine at rassomabie price with best material. We sell Wall Pa pers at 50 per cent. CH. BARON DECORATIVE Co., 159 West Send postal and we will call, augl19d See the Point ? Our stock of Whiskies' comprises all the best brauds, domestic and import- ed. Try our Old barfing. You will find it rich and mellow with age — right either as & beverage or medicine, See the point ? Geo. Greenberger, 47 FRANKLIN STREET, Telephone 512. - Nerwieh, Conn. | THIS STORE WILL CLOSE AT 12 0'CLOCK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th Money Savers for Saturday GENUINE LAMB - - > i Native Fowl - - » 20c|Fresh Shoulders * 12%c CHALLENGE MILK - 3 cans 25¢' Small Family Hams » 16c|Smoked Shoulders » 12¢ RED KIDNEY BEANS - 2 gis. 17¢ | Round Steak - - » 15c|{Hamburg Steak - » 12¢ Mohican Royal Blend Coffeen 28c PURE BONELESS CODFISH - ib. 13c | BANANAS NATIVE CANTALOUPES BUTTER - 3 s 20€[NOTS - - o 15€|dSelEND 2t 19e l,lollo’dock a. m. nNE HUUR SAlE SATURDAY P?)vlvat::::s 5"“' "]l: ib. 6¢ | SHELL BEANS 0 to 11 o’ciock a. m. g:)aarp - 3bars "]E UALITY FAIR! The Great New London Gounty Fair and Cattle Show AND THE NORWICH CENTRAL LABOR UNION FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD - September 6th, 7th and 8th Nevér in the history of the society have the entries came in as they have this year in all departments. Be sure and see the Cattlee We have more than any other Fair of our size. j The special attractions age more expensive [li than ever. ' Holden’s Death Trap Loop, the most danger- ous loop act ever devised. e —————————————————————————————————————— Get yonr' tickets Labor Day on Franklin Square of the members of the Central Labor Union and aveid the rush at the gates. . Popuiar admission 35¢. Children under 12 years 15c. Teams and Autos 35c. | E. JUDSON MINER, Pres’t. THEO. W. YERRINGTON, Sec’y. MARY P. CLAFP e R ose Bowling Alie i Ssstng Walnte _ L | § MIOTS s, onmank COFFEE Good *Home Cooking“in’ the E LUCAS HALL, only 10c a Ib. | WRANS EANaE, 49 Shetucket Street. lLIBnlll' TEA ST* 237 Main Street, Fay Building. Tel. 356-2 augliTThS | octise 4. J. 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