Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, September 10, 1909, Page 5

Crabapples Wild Grapes Onions Peaches Cauliflower Cukes Tomatoes Peppers--had, breen We have the full line of Preserve and Pickle Stock, also the Spice, Sugar, Jars, Etc. Put up the best. It keeps, the poor spoils. septdd NOTIGE Because of the Shannon Bullding fire | have been obliged to change my office to No. 21 Broadway, Wauregan Housee, where | shail be pleased to re- ceive my former patients, Office hours: 8-10 a. m, 1-2 and 68 p.m, DR, GEO. R, HARRIS Geo. Ehrets Extra Lager at the Wauregan House Cafe. THE PARKER-DAVENPORT CO., Propristors. \ LADIES! Have your Furs altered and repaired NOW e ‘Work done now is well done, and at more reasonable prices than during the rush season. Good work done under clean conditions at reasonable prices. AR McPHERSON’S, ., The Fuzrier. septéd WATCHES Our complete line enables you to get a fine selection of the latest up-to-date patterns. All guaranteed. sl The Plaut-Cadden Co. Joewelers and Silversmiths, Estab. 1872. Norwich, Conn. Schiitz Milwaukee Beer, $1 a dozen. Famous Narraganseit Select Stock, 60c a dozen. Yale and New England Brewery Co’s Ale, Lager and Porter, 50c a dozen. Wines, Liquors and Cordials at spe- elal prices. JACOB STEIN, 93 West Main St. Telephone 26-3. ” “The Plank,” s Frankiin_strest is headquarters for the best ALES and LAGERS in Norwich, O'CONNELL & SHEA, may27d Telephone B54-4. A BARGAIN IN LADIES’ Waiches $12.75 buys a O size 15 Jewel, nickle movement, in a 20 year gold filled hunting case. Quality guaranteed. JOHN & GEO. H. BLISS MME. TAFT, Palmist and Clairveyant. sepdd Erwin !gmue, Willimantic. Norwich, Friday, Sept. 10, fi VARIOUS MATTERS Grocers find the canning season a profitable period. Excursion to New York. See adv, on page 7 of today's issue.—adv. Work has begun on the brick addi- tion to The Griswold, at Eastern Point. A number from here have been at- tending the New England fair at Wor- cester. Special 15¢ and 19¢ sheet music sale tomorrow at Plaut-Cadden’s.—adv. Early September is the time for planting bulbs to bloom in the house for Christmas. Bungalows and summer cottages along the river banks are being board- ed up for the winter, Thousands of little flyers cxplaining why Norwich should go no-license in October are being distributed. Mrs. Charles A. Perkins of Lebanon will celebrate her B50th birthday to- day (Friday), September 10, it being also her marriage anniversary. The season for escallops will not open in this state until October 1, yet the Long Island stock is being imported and is meeting with a ready sale. Katherine V. Lambert, manufacturer of hair goods, at Mabrey's, Broadway. —adv. The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co. has contracted for 16,000 tons of steel for structural bridge work at a cost, it is said, of nearif§ $1,500,000. Although dog days ended last Sun- day, Thursday’s mugginess was a bit reéminiscent of their period of discom- fort. Early Thursday morning the temperature was 66 degrees. 0ld soldiers remembered that Thursday was the anniversary of the day, September 9, 1863, when General Crittenden’s division of Rosecrans’ army entered Chattanooga. Eastern Connecticut peorle will at- tend the fifth annual Christian Citizen- ship field day of the allied temperance organizations of Connecti~ut, to be held at Lake Compounce today (Fri- day). The outing of the Broadway Sun- day school will be held Saturday, Sept. 11. Excursion to Crescent beach on Sight Seer, leaving city at 9 a. m. Herbert B. Cary, Herbert W. Gallup, Supts.—adv. In the shore towns the local lob- stermen are about to clos: their sea- son’s work !n quest of this species of fish, and are overhauling their boats preparatory to blackfishing. The sea- son in general has been a successful one. The pigeons which have nested in the cupola of the Universalist church are greatly disturbed over the build- ing which deprives them of their home and perched on the eaves disconsol- ately, after the workmen had left, Thursday evening. Excursion to New York. See adv. on page 7 of today's issue.—adv. John's Episcopal church at Fishers island, Miss Martha Roanah Ferguson, daughter of Mrs. Edmund Morewood Ferguson of Pitteburg, be- came the bride of Lieut. Alexander Garland Pendleton of Fort Terry. Fol- lowing the ceremony a large receptior was held at Miramar, the summer home of the bride’s mother. In St A settlement was effected at Mystic Tuesday by the attorney for the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co. with Mrs. L. Crouch, who met with an accident Thursday of last week while en route from Jersey City to Boston on the Bar Harbor express, when near Norwich a window of the car dropped, striking her with such force as to fracture her wrist. Returned from Maine. Raymond N, Parish of Oakdale re- turned a few days ago from the Upper Dam, the Rangeleys, where he has spent the past two months in search of healith and recreation. Mr. Parish was accompanied by Mrs. Frank Scholfleld and son, Raymond Scholfield. His nu- merous friends in Montville and Nor- wich will regret to learn that Mr. Parish is not at all well. He has been in {11 health for several months and it was hoped that a change to his favor- ite summer resort would aid his recov- ery, but this has not taken place as expected. Plainfield Pastor to Leave. Rev. Frederic A. Balcom, pastor of the Plainfield Congregataional church, has accepted a heary and unmnhimous call to become pastor of a Congre- gational church in Georgetown, not far from the New York line. It is un-' derstood that Mr. Balcom is to re- ceive quite an increase in salary. He expects to take up his dties in the new fleld November first, thus com- pleting two years as pastor of the Plainfiela cnurch. Reoresented Sprague. Henry H. Maynard, who died Tues- day night at his home in the Well's Wood district. of the town of Colum- bia, as told in .Thursday's Bulletin, was one of the oldest residents of Co- lumbia, being 90 years of age, and many years ago he was prominent in town affairs, holding various offices. For many years he lived in Sprague and he was prominent in pelitics there as a democrat and attended many conventions of the party. He repre- sented the town of Sprague in the leg- islature in 1858. Grading at Hospital. The grading contract at the Norwich etate hospital is being carried out by A. Brazos & Son of Middletown. They started work on the job Monday morning and have made good prog- ress, having six teams and a good forceof men at work there. Petition in Bankruptcy. Katherine M. J. Lawler, who con- ducted a millinery store, filed a peti- tion in bankruptcy in the district court of the United States Wednesday. Her schedules show that she has liabilities of $5,395.19, of which $4,116.49 is un- secured. To Opi New London, Professor Kennedy, a dancing in- structor, was in New Leondon Thurs- day with Professor Maher and they are arranging to open a dancing academy there. Prize Winning Vegetables. H. D. Rallion has in the window of his store on Broadway a callection of the prize winning vegetables at the fair They make a handsome of garden and farm produce. -‘, ) X - H s 1! at he ith a fever, : James T. Ring is passing his vaca- tion at New York and Atlantic City. e nue is the guest of Westerly friends. Mrs, B. F. Leavitt of West Thames street has returned from a short stay in Beston. E. H. Andrews has returned to Cos- grove's shoe store, after an illness of ten days. Miss Eulah Crawford of Mason place has returned from visiting in Tren- ton, N. J. Aot Mr. and Mrs. Ira C. Hoxie of Mystic were guests of friends in Norwich on ‘Wednesday. Mrs. Leslie L. Brewer of East Hart- ford, formerly of this city, is ill with appendicitis. . Miss Edna Maples of West Main street has returned from visiting in Alstead, N. H. Dr. and Mrs. William Leonard are at their home on Sachem street after a brief visit to Niantic. Miss Adele Lindberg of West Thames street has returned from vis- iting in Brooklyn, N, Y. Mrs. John Alton and children of Mc- Kinley avenue are with friends in Moosup for a short stay. At Pleasant View recent registra- tions are K. M. lLee, H. Malone, May Gainey, May A. Galligan. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Swan and daughter Hazel are spending a few days at their summer cottage at Pleas- ure beach. Professor Sampson of Lynn was a visitor here this week, attending the Labor day dance at the Broadway academy. C. P.- Roath and family, together with L. P. Roath, returned home on Wednesday after a two weeks' stay at Watch Hill J. B. Palmer, Jr; is on the R. F. D. route again, after spending a vacation of fifteen days at Kennebunk and Old Orchard, Me. BROKE HIS LEG. Patrick Riley Received Compound Fracture at New London. Patrick Riley of Spring stret, this city, one of the emyployes of the Brown Cotton Gin company in New London, incurred a compound fractare of the leg Wednesday soon after 1 o’clock. He was taken to his home in Norwich in an automobile, and is resting com- fortably. hopeful of a quick recovery. Mr. Riley was repairing a runway used in the works and made an in- cautious step further out on the planking than was safe. The timbers, being unsound, gave way with him and he fell to the ground, the fall being about eight feet. The fractures are in the lower 1leg, one near the ankle, the other several inches higher Temporary aid was given at the shop by hiz fellow workmen. When he reached Norwich Drs. Harris and Sweet were on hand Mr. Riley is not only one of the most ponuler emploves in the shop, but is the life of the crowd of work- men who goe sto New London from Norwich and zlong the trolley line on the first trolley car every morning. With*a quiet joke for everyone, mo person ever heard him say a harsh word. - His abse and its cause was the topic of conversation yesterday, and all his friends expressed sympathy for him. Decision for Plaintiff. In the case of Joseph St. Jean vs. Joseph Doyon, both of Griswold. Judge Waller in the court of common pleas has given jydgment for the plaintiff. The suit was for the recovery of a note which Doyon claimed he could not pay and took a poor debtor’s oath before Justice F. H. Brown. Attor- ney Browning claimed and Judge Wal- ler held that the defendant had $300, which he turned over to his attorney, who took a fee of $25 and then gave the remainder to Mrs. Doyon. It is held that the money was Dovon's and that he should not have been allowed to take the poor debtor's oath. Renewed Old Acquaintances. W. H. Walsh, who was here during the fair time in the interests of the booking company which furnished the attractions, renewed a number of old acquaintances during his short stay, as he was formerly manager at the Auditorium for a number of months under an ownership previous to that now in charge of this playhouse. Mr. Walsh’'s many friends were delighted to see him again. Consolation Tennis. One set in the consolation tennis tourney on the courts at the rooue grounds was played off on Thursday. Phis was jn the preliminary round. ‘Willlams defeating Chandler, 6—1 and 6—2. Stafforde—While mopping the floor Saturday _jmerning Mrs. Augustus St. Marie fell and broke her arm. Smith’s Headache Tablets will be keenly appreciated after a trial by people who suffer from NERVOUS or NEURALGIC HEAD- ACHES. Headaches severe or mild, occasional or chronic, these tablets seldom fail to ~ive quick relief, easing the pain in a few minutes. Especially liked by Ladies as they leave no BAD AFTER EFFECTS. Price 25¢ by majl postpaid. SMITH The Drug Man, Franklin Square, Norwich, Ct. septsd Miss Jessie Park of McKinley ave- | ¥ ¥z 2 Town and Other Guests Tk g There was a grand time in Franklin on ’I‘hnrsdly, when Representative Frank ‘A. Rockwood of that town en- tertained all the voters of the town at a clambake in Kenyon's Greve, near the North Frankii nstation. It was one of the times Franklin has had for a long time, and it proved an cecasion of much pléasure, Represent- ative Rockwood proving himself a ‘roy- al entertainer. At noon there was a clam chowder served and at 3 o'clock the bake was opened. It was made by Hornberger, and everyone put a stamp ef approval upon it. There were ail the fixings which go with a bake and full justice was done to it. There were about 100 in attendance, among whom were sevéral from out- side the town, including Congresman Edwin W, Higgins, County Commis- W“fihfiv. Rockwood Entertained Vpters of the —— Including Congressman Hig- gioners B. F. Williams of Mystic, R. W. Chadwick of Lyme and Charles D. Noyes of Norwich, Charles W. Com- stock of the democratic state central committee, Z. R. Robbins of this city, state central committeeman from that district; Representative Chandler of Rocky Hill, who was chairman of the committee on railroads, of which Rep- resentative Rockwood was a member ex-Senator Fred Brown and ex-Rep- resentative C. J. Abel of Lebanon. Following the bake there were sev- eral short speeches made by Congress- man Higgins, C. W. Comstock, County Commissioner Willilams and Repreo- sentative Chandler. Cigars were pass. ed and an enjoyvable time followed through the late afternoon, concluding with a vote of thanks for the hospit- able marmer in which they had been entertained. GETTING EXHIBITS AWAY FROM GROUNDS The Day After a Busy One for the Exhibitors and Officials—Free Ad- mission to Almshouse Inmates. There was a busy time at the fair grounds on Thursday, many of the exhibitors getting their property away, while men were busy cleaning up the grounds and those who were late in getting started did their packing for removal to other fairs. Among the horsemen there was considerable do- ing in the way of getting ready to ship to other places, while the prop- erty of the loop the loop and high dive man was made ready for shipment. His next exhibit, he stated, is to be in Fort Wayne, Ind. During the fair the inmates of the almshouse were admitted to the grounds free by Secretary Yerring- ton of the society. This year, as last, the Patrons of Husbandry conducted the restaurant in the building at the right of the road through the grounds. They had all the business they could attend to and expect to realize a good profit. Prize Winners. F. L. Kanahan took & number of prizes at the fair this year, as fol- lows: First on Scotch collie bitch and second on pair of Scotch collie pups. In the poultry line he secured the fol- lowing: Firsts, pair white wyandotte fowls, pai- columbian wyandotte fowls, pair R. C. R. I. red fowls, pair R. C. R. I. red chicks; third, pair R. C. R. L red chicks; fourth, pair R. C. R. 1 red chick: IMPROVEMENTS AT CITY BARN. Horses Will Be Quartered on Main Floor Instead of in Basement Where Wagons Will Be Kept. An important change has been made in the city barn whereby the horses will be kept on the main floor instead of in the basement. Stalls have been erected on this floor with the man- gers, as soon as they are finished, to- wards the sides of the building with a passage way entirely around each block of stalls, there being seven on a side. As soon as the mangers are in, the stalls will be put in use. San- itary stall pans have been in lled, being connected with the sewer, and it is expected that the keeping of the horses on this floor will be more heal- thy for them. The sleeping room which used to be WHAT BECAME OF THE STEAMER ELLA. Lies Sunk at ;(ingctin. N. Y., Where It Went Down—Pilot House and Smoking Cabin in Use. Dr. Lester E. Walker recently had an interesting and singular experience recalling the well known steamer Ella, run for so many years on the Watch Hill route from this eity by his fath- er, the late Captain James Walker, ‘While attending a young man in the city who came from Kingston, N Y., Dr. Walker recalled that the Ella went to that city when sold from here and was sunk at her wharf one winter by being pinched in the ice. The doctor inquired of his patient. if anything had ever heen done with the boat “No. She still lies on the bottom of the river,” was the answer, “but there's a chicken coop in one of the back: yards of Kingston that has the name ‘Eila’ on it. That is the old pilot house. Another piece of the boat, the smoking cabin on the top deck, was taken off before the Ella left these parts and is now on Fishers Island, occupied as a dwelling by a wash- woman Justice Ca On Thursday, before Justice J. H. Barnes, the suit of John F. Kingsley vs. John Lynch and Joseph Bosse of Willimantic, a,suit to recover $29.85 for repairs on a sulky which had been berrowed, was heard, but decision was reserved. The plaintiff drove Gold Beater for the defendants at Woon- eocket last July and won the first heat of the race, but the horse was with- drawn later when the sulky, which had been borrowed from L. Chapman, was struck and broken by another sulky. The plaintiff claimed by the authority of the defendants he had it repaired but the defendants deny giv- ing the authority. Local Flying Machine. James Murphy of Otis street is at work upon a flying machine which he thinks will be a success and he hopes to be flying about Norwich as did Captain Baldwin in July, although his machine is of different construction, The body of it is 10x inches, with eight wings covering a space 14 feet in diameter. Its weight with the op- erator will be 365 pounds, and a Cur- tis motor will be used to operate it. He is building his ship in the shop on this floor for the night man has been made over into a harness room and the sleeping quarters moved to the top floor. In the basement will be kept the wagons of the department. A SOUND VIEW. What State Postmasters Have Got te Look Forward to at New London. On Friday of next week sixty Con- necticut postmasters, or thereabouts, will go to New London for their an- nual fall meeting and reunion. Few die in postmaster officeholding, and none resign, so that those who attend this outing will meet with all whom they became acquainted on former outings, and there will be no embar- rassment in the way of introductions. William H. Marigold of Bridgeport is the president. John McGinley is the New London committee man for the occasion. There will be a shore dinner served in the Wordell pavilion at the beach in the early afternoon, and while that is in process of digestion there will be there and then held a short busi- ness meeting, and the rest of what- ever time there is will be spenl_ln listening to short speeches or going down to take a look across the Sound. GONE TO SPRINGFIELD. of S. J. Coit off Otis street. t Incidents in Soclety) # e — Mrs. W. W. Gamwell and Osgood Morgan have returned to Pittsfield. Miss Bliss of Lincoln avenue is spending a few days in Providence. Mrs. Joseph Hall and family have gone to Maine to spend several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Vaughan and daughter Ruby of Warren street are in Atlanti¢ City. Miss Rachel Thayer of Washing- ton street has returned from spending the summer at Wyonanonic. Mrs. Alfred J. McClure of Qon- cord is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. Eben Learned and family are moving from 417 Washing- ton street to Huntington place. ReY. Charles H. Spalding of Boston, Mass., has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ansel A. Beckwith this week. John F. Twomey Remembered by His Friends—Given Surprise Party. John F. Twomey has gone to Spring- field, where he has secured employ- ment, and as a farewell party he was given a surprise at the home of his brother, Sergt. Dennis J. Twomey, on Monday evening. About forty of 1) friends gathered there to greet him when he came to spend the evenin Mr. and Mrs. Wallace S. Allis of Elm avenue returned on Wednesday from several weeks’ stay in Brookfield, V. Miss Templeton of Sound Beach, who has been spending a few days with Mrs. Harry Walker, has left | town. A delightful time resulted with games and music by the Misses Twomey. During the evening Thomas Wilson presented Mr. Twomey with $10 in gold in behalf of the party, which was anether surprise for the recipient, but he responded with words of apprec tion. His many friends here regret his leaving the city. IN THE CITY COURT. Pickpocket Hl_d—ahlrge Changed to Breach of the Peace and Received Fine—Dutkowski Bound Over to Superior Court. In the city court on Thursday morn- ing there were many cases disposed of, most of them being for intoxica- tion and breach of the peace. On the charge of burglary Paul Dut- kowskl, who was found in Powers’ fish market, Wednesday night, was bound over to the superior court under bonds of $500. In the case against Samuel Gotlip, who was arrested, charged with pick- ing pockets. was called. He claimed he is a soldier and had overstayed his furlough. He said he had been drink- ing and did 'not know what he was doing. A young man claimed he caught him as he was trying to take his watch. Judge Brown thought the evi- dence ipsufficient and the complaint was changed to breach of the peace and he was fined $3 and costs. John Price Improving. The man who was knocked out with concussion of the brain by falling from & trolley car on the first day of the fair has steadily improved since he re- covered consciousness the next day and will y be discharged from the Backus hospital in a day or two. He is John Price, employed in this city, and with parents in Massachu- setts. Norwich Delegates. Louis A. Andrews, Edward Kilday and Felix Callahan were the delegates and Wilkam P. Murphy, John Brady and Andrew Caples visitors from St. Mary's T. A. B. socie e state convéntion who attended | | Putnam this C. L. Frisbie, William Frisble and Henry L. Bennett are taking a short alulvnmubile trip through the Berk- shires. i After spending August at Dover, N. H., and Eastport, Me.,, Miss Gertrude S. Ilvde came on Tuesday to her home on Washington street. Miss Amanda Bushnell, who has been the guest of Mrs. Henry F. Palmer of Otis street, returned to Philadelphia on Thursday. Miss Henrietta Bidwell, who has been visiting her cousin, Miss Ruth Burnham of Brooklyn, N. Y., has re- turned to her home on McKinley ave- nue. It Makes People Happy Strong Financial Protection ‘is one of the greatest sources of contentment and satisfaction. But it does not rest there, as it is far reaching in its effi- clency as an. incentive to increase one’s resources. An account with the Thames Loan and Trust company will aid you in greater achievements, 4% Interest Paid On Savings Accounts and Certificates of Deposit. Deposits made the first 10 days of the month draw interest from the first of the month. The Thames Loan & Trust Co. Shetucket Strest, Norwich, Coma. NG WATER SPRIN | : at lhlvll'o_n’:o the possibllities m,i," gl::fl. supply. untouched WWM ties of sheep are availab) the present beef shipments from beria are made in the most primitive fashion. The project involves thee on- struction of freezing plants and the or:.‘ nization of a refrigerator car ser- vice. 3 New Sign Plates, Two bronze sign plates bearing the word “Law” and the names of Attor- neys Willis A, Briscoe and J. P. Hunt- ington have been placed thiz week at the Broadway entrance to the JNor- wich Savings wsociety. They. ai an ornamental addition to the doorway, S WOSTON STORE The New Fall Dress Fabrics We are showing for this season’s wear the largest and most beautiful line of Dress Good Fabrics in the his- tory of our business in just the right weaves and the most favored colors— and eur prices, they are right, too—you can depend on_that, THE STYLES ARE PARTICULAR- LY HANDSOME Stripes Serges, Prunel- las, Broadcloths, Bedford Cords are The new and exclusive — predominate, among the principal weaves. shadef are Raisin, Edison, Alaskan, Canard, Burgundy, Olive, Prune, Wisteria, Marine and Copper. ONE' CLOTH IN PARTICULAR is mention — this shows Platina, Smoke, worth special three weaves in one, a diagonal, check and stripe, so artistically weven that the effect is. wonderfully pleasing. New Silks Store. It has grown to be an axiom. We have established a high plane iIn Silks, in quality and selling price, as hundrede of satisfied women are will- ing to testify. Silks follow very clesely after the wool goods, both in style and color. Moire Poplins are shown in all the latest colorings, producing a rich fabric for coatings and trimmings. The Reid & Hughes Co. We Recover Furniture and do Carpet Laying. sept10daw The Business of a Wateh is to keep acourate time. Our Preston Bros.’ Dollar Watches are guaranteed to keep acourate time for one year. Nickel plated cases with stem wind and stem set. £ P T0 WAKE YOU Up GET ONE OF W Preston Bros.” Dellar Alarm Clocks. There is no alarm clock sold at the price which will give you the service of this ome. Preston Br FRANKLIN SQUARE.