Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 24, 1909, Page 5

ROAST NATIVE PORK, for your Thanksgiving Dimmer —A T ~ Somers Bros. ' nov2dd HAILE CLUB 142 Main St. . French Restaurants Ladies’ Restaurant for Haile Club Members, Second Floor, facing Main street. Restaurant for Opem House Club Members, Second Floor, looking on garden. Dinner—12 to 2—at fixed price— 30 cents Ladl Restaurant; 35 cents Open House Club restaurant. Supper—6 to 7—a la carte. The Popular Wednesd: Evenin, Dinners have been resumed —6 to o’clock. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24, 1009. DINNER—35e. POTAGRE CRECY SOUFFLE DE ‘;'A!CBON OYSTERS Sloop Leura May will be at Steam- boat Wharf Tuesday with a fresh load of Long Island Oysters. WIill sell at 8Ge a quart; $1 bushel, 50c haif bushel, 80c peck, 15c half peck. nov2id CAPT. F. DENNIS. LOWNEY’S Checolate Bon Bons insealed packages, pounds and half pounds, at DUNN'S PHARMACY, 50 Main Street. novadd COPYRIGHT 1697 ANTICIPATING A CHOICE MORSEL for your Thanksgivin dinner, we have not only provided the best and fattest Corn-fed Turkeys for your choice, but we have a rare stock of Spring Geese, Ducks, Chickens, Celery, Cranberries, Grapes, Sweet Cider, etc., that would tempt the palate of an epi- cure. HENRY NORMAN, 36 Franklin St. nov2id We Shall Serve Our Regular Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 25th, from 12 to 3 o’clock. Dinner Tickets - - - 75¢ WAUREGAN HOUSE Parker-Davenport Co., Props. Carving Sets Neote those elegant Carving Sets in our window. The prices will surely please you and we guarantee the qual- ity. Perfection 0il Stoves No oil stove at any price is so sat- Isfactory as the Perfection Oil Heat- or It will heat a room without smoke or odor, We are local agents. EATOR] GHASE . Company, 129 Main Street, Norwich, Ct.l | men | mittee under the direction of Mrs. Norwich, aft after a short stay in Wil mington, Del. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Chester Clough leave today for Tolland to spend Thanks- giving at Mr. Clough's home. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Houlderoft, Jr., of Springfleld, are spending the Thanksgiving holiday with relatives| hare. VARIOUS MATTERS - The family reunions 'wlu Jbegin to- day. 4 Dealers in table delicacies have had PR TR a good holiday trade. well-atten: reception, pervaded 2 7 by a delightful soclal spirit, was giv- en Tu-duybq‘v::b in th y the and the women’s auxilia mer general secretary, H. Mer- rill, and his wife, whno are soon to leave here to reside in New York, where Mr. Merrill is to be secretary of the church house of the West End Presbyterian church. During the re- ception hours from 8 to 10 o'clock, the Harmony club rendered a fine musical programme. The attractive decorations of palms and ferns were artistically arranged by Mrs. Henry H. Pettis of the auxiliary. Receiving with Mr. and Mrs. Mer- rill were Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Brown- ing, the formerybeing president of the association, and® Mrs, Will L. Stearns, vice president of the women's. auxili- ary. Mrs. Costello Lippitt, president of the auxiliary, and Mayor Lippitt were both prevented by illness from attending. = On behalf of the donors, President Browning presented several gifts to Mr. and Mrs. Merrill, happily express- ing appreciation of the valye of their services while connected with the as- sociation for the last eight years, the regret felt at parting, and the best Little pigs for Thanksgiving roasts ® were featured on Tuesday. Eat your Thanksgiving dinner at the Del-Hoff; fifty cents.—adv. On lawns and in parks the grass is still green, and many shrubs retain their leaves: Mrs, Margaret Tarbox has returned to her home in Providence after vis- iting Mrs, R. Snow of Chestnut street. Miss Frances R. Whitney of the fac- ulty at the Catherine Aiken school, Stamford, will return to her home here today for the Thanksgiving recess and remain until Sunday. THANKSGIVING CONTRIBUTIONS AS LARGE AS USUAL. City Missionary Northrop and Helpers Had a Busy Afternoon Getting the Goods Assorted. To see the appreciation of the poor for the gift of the necessaries for a Thanksgiving dinner, and to see the need of such contributions, it.will on- ly be necessary to drop around to No. 16 Water sfreet today, when the 150 representatives or more of families call in -response to invitations from the City Mission of the United Work- ers to get their share of the good cheer. ‘ On Tuesday, City Migsionary North- rop had a corps of efficient workers assisting him in putting up packages of tea, coffee, sugar and assorting the contributions from the schools. This morning will come the meat, and all will be placed in baskets, eighty or more of which will be sent out to fam- jlies, Invitations have been sent {6 150 or more families who will be ex- pected to send representatives after- their portions today, so that in all probability over 200 families will be supplied. The city missionary had four ex- pressmen gathering up the contribu- tions from the schools on Tuesda: and all but those in Taftville Greeneville have been secured they will be received today. There have been large = contributions this year, the average having been main- tained, and the work can be carried out in every particular as planned. The usual amount. of money has been contributed and one automobile owner has contributed the use of the ma- chine and driver for the sending out of some of the baskets. Although Tuesday was a busy day, it-will be equally busy this morning. Mr. Northrop had the assistance E. Dowe, chairman of the City Mission committe Mrs. E. J. Olcott, Mrs. James Johnson, Mrs. Em- ily Wattles, Mrs. George Keppler, Mrs. J. A. Morgan and Mrs. William John- In spite of the mild season furs are bringing a big price and trappers are unusually alert. On Thanksgiving morning the par- ish mass in St. Patrick’s church will be at 8 o'clock. Holiday travel began last evening and the suitcase brigade will increase in numbers today. All barber shops will be closed all day Thanksgiving; open night before until 11 o'clock.—adv. Owners of woodlots were pleased to see Tuesday’s shqwers, as lessening danger from forest fires. Students from the college and pre- paratory schools will return this after- noon and evening for the holiday re- cess. MUCH INTEREST IN Mrs. C. H. Lathrop of North Franklin Got First Prize—Other Awards to E. Luther of Preston and H. D. Bromley of North Stonington. Eat your Thanksgiving dinner at the Del-Hoff; fifty cents.—adv. Although this has been a bad year for raising turkeys, owing to the dry, warm weather, there was considerable interest in The Bulletin's prize contest for the “fattest and bigge: turkeys raised in New London or Windham counties, and Somers Bros.' store was filled with people who came to see the birds and watch the weighing on Tues- Comfort circle of The King’s Daugh- ters met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H. W. Branche, on Laurel Hill, nine members being present. There is no probability that the old- time Thanksgiving day trips to the homestead in the big family sleigh will be duplicated this season. and and tered for prizes, eight young and four old ones, which is the smallest nun- ber ever brought in for the contest H. F. Button and Nelson A. Brown of North Stcnington were judge: nd Jo- seph P. Connor did the weighing. Mrs. C. H. Lathrop of North lin won the first prize, it being third year she has taken one, young bird weighing 16 1-2 pounds. The second prize went to E. Luther bird weighing 16 for Fishermen are dolefu] over the re- ports that some of the best trout brooks have dried up this fall, which will nfean fewer fish next season. A Connecticut school document re- cently issued by the state board of education embodies excerpts from Secretary C. D. Hine’s annual report and is entitled School Improvement. nk- the the of Preston, the pounds, and the third prize largest bird regardless of age, went to H. D, Bromley of North Sloningtgn. This bird weighed 26 pounds. ' gular retail price for nuli\lr, dd- From Block Island, which used to supply the trade with no less than 20 tons of turkeys annually, not more than 500 pounds have been produced The reo; turkey cents per pound, was for many years. This falling-oft is|®on, while Joshua Yeomans and | ed to The Bulletin's cash prize, g said to be due to a turkey disease call- Charles J. King were also valuable as- { Mys, Lathrop $16.78 for the first pr ed blackhead sistants. Mr. Lather $14.60 for the second, G e R e H. D. Bromley $10.60 for the third. FUNERAL. When entering the birds for the con-| Eat your Thanksgiving dinner at the Del-Hoff; fifty cents.—adv. test, the owner's as written on a tag and placed in a sealed envelope John H. Maynard. Funeral services for John H. May- nard were held Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 at his late home, 952 Main street New London, attended by many mour ers and delegations from organizatiol with which Mr, Maynard had been identified, these being the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, Independent Or- der of Red Men and Henry Gardner lodge, Manchester Unity, of Waterford. Rev. Joseph A, Elder officiated. The bearers were members of the various organizations. Burial was in Jordan cemetery, where the committal service was according to the ritual of Henry Gardner lodge. Mrs. Harriet W. Brown. The remains of Mrs. Harriet Weaver Brown, who died in Stonington Sun- ‘Western Connecticut hunters are complaining about the scarcity of qualil and partridge. While some part- ridge are peing bagged there are no quail being shot. Flocks which were observed early in the summer have disappeared. It is thought by some that the birds have migrated south. :longed. s the birds will be sent to the Rock Nook Home, Sheltering Arms and the County Home for Children for Thanksgiving dinner. the Delightful Club Night Enjoyed by About The schooner George H. Ames, Capt. o L. A. Gray, arrived Monday from Sa- vannah with a cargo ‘of yellow pine for Fort Point. The vessel left Sa- vannah November 3, and had head winds all the way up the coast. Last ‘Wednesday she came in by Block Is- Tt was club night at the Arcanum club on Tuesday evening and despite the rain there were about eighty pres- ent to take in the pleasures provided by the entertalnment committee, which consists of Frederic W. Cary, G. ymfl gnd since, then has been béating day morning after a week's illness W. Hamilton, A. E. Story and Louis her way into port. from heart trouble, were brought to | R. Porteous. 5 Norwich Tuaesday for interment in There were eleven tables of whist Connecticut members of the D. A. R. are receiving souvenirs from Chi- cago, where the Duaghters of the Am- erican Revoluticn gave a luncheon last Thursday in the gold room of the Congress hotel in honor of Mrs. Mat- thew T. Scott, president general of the national organization. It was followed by a reception to Mrs. Scott. played and at the close it was an- nounced that on the white scorers George Elliott had won, and he re- ceived a handsome pocketbook for his score of 48. On the blue counters Fl- mer R. Pierson made 42 and was pre- sented a copper ash tray. Refresh- ments were Serye consisting of chicken salad, ice cream and cake and coffee. Yantic cemetery. Prayer wds held at the house of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Capron, by Rev. George Burton Mars- ton, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which the deceased had been a member since 1855. Funeral services were conducted at the grave in the afternoon by Rev. Mr. Mars- ton. There survive two sisters, Mrs. Capron and Mrs. Beckwith of Wind- ham; one son and three step-daugh- ters. Deer —I:hd Been Shot. Washington-Sunset route to Cali- fornia—Tourist sleeping car four The remains came by special, car Spicer Huntley, Seth Cowles and times weekly without change. Per-|on the Westerly road, the funeral| Will Rogers, three young lads of East sonally conducted. Berth, $8.50. 170- party being taken to Yantic cemetery, [ Lyme, were out Monday night u{‘l(’r foun where the services were conducted in a tent. A number of local relatives were present. Church & Allen had charge of the arrangements. gkunks and about 9.30 p. m. n doe lying behind stone wall, badly wounded. The animal was unable to do more than drag her hind quarters along. a small caliber bul having peretratea her hody in the region of tha kidneys, paralyzing her. The lads managed to drag the deer 228 Washington street, Boston.—adv. Master Matthew Byrne, injured four weeks ago at an Academy football game when a radiator fell on his leg, was able to re the Backus hospital on Tuesday, for his home on Wash- Cigarettes from Mexico. Raymond B. Eldred had a curiosity to show his friends on Monday in the ington street. Iis wound has healed | shape of some genuine Mexican cigar- | {0 & ‘barn belonging to John T. Beck- and the fracture is Improving. Al- | ettes which he had received from a with, some little distance away. F1||~~p though kept in bed by the orders of | friends in San Antonio, Texas. The |they went home. Gideon Huntley, ' cigarettes have a corn husk wrapper | father of Spicer, at once called up his physician, Dr. Cassidy, his condi- tion is considered very favorable. County Game Warden George H. Brad- ford, who gave permission for the ani- mal to be killed and put to some use. Foreclosure of Judgment Lien. Mrs. Anna L. Coburn of Dorchester, M: has brought suit against the Industrial Manufacturing company of Mystic for a foreclosure of judgment lien obtained against the company in th> court of common pleas of New Loudon county on Sept. 25, 1909, Judgment was obtained by E. Breklyn of Mystic for $298.7 cosls of $32 This judgment purchased by Mrs, Coburn, Mr, Bucklyn assigned his interest. She ed with the town clerk of Stonington a judgment lien on property and has nox brought an action of foreclosure. Licenses Granted. At the meeting of the board of coun- ty commissioners in this city on Tues- day the following licens were grant- filled with Mexican tobacco, and are much longer and thinner than the American made article. MEN’S LEAGUE SOCIAL AT CENTRAL BAPTIST. Oyster Chowder Followed by a De- lightful Entertainment and Lecture. Dance at State Hospital. In place of the usual dance for the employes of the stdte hospital, given Thanksgiving night, there was a dance thers on Tuesday ht from 8 to 10 o'clock, on the top fl« of the admin- jstration building, Galligan’s orches- tra furnishing music. There w a de- lightful time. A delightful social evening was en- joyed by the Men's league of the Cen- tral Baptist church, which held a meet- ing Tuesday evening in Bushnell chapel which began with a supper served at 6.30 o'clock. Covers were laid for forty and a delicious oyster chowder and salad supper was served by a com- and was St. Patrick’s Alumni. A meeting of the St. Patrick’s school alumni was called for Tuesday even- inz in the chapel, but no business was transacted, as the rain made the at- tendance so small. Tt is expected - other meetirg may be called about the middle of December. seph M. Bur¢ The waitresses were Mrs. C. L. Sw ‘Miss Fannie Sydle- ran, Miss Ella Burgess and Miss Ethel Morgan. After supper President WAllyn L. Brown called the meeting to order for the disposal of some minor matters of business, and then the entertainment le; Henry Jaucher, 24 Main street; DFOEramélleb“'qu il\'v;li \\I!m:h had ‘h en Andrew McLaughlin, 363 Central ave- arrange y John H. Barn: chair nue; Patrick Shea, 459 North Main man, James A. Hiscox and Frank T. street; James O. Mahoney, 7 Falls ave- Maples. This included a well rendered nue; Julius A. Wutkey, 35 Franklin soprano solo, A May l\lorning. by Miss street; James McNelly, West Town Marion Parkinson, and a violin solo, street; Anton Kowslowski, 4 Central ;feré;-usg‘((}gdegd): well' ]p]ladyed by A. avenue; Joseph G. Bedard, 248 Maj E. Cherry. Both were called upon fof | Jee Cold or Piping Hot | gireet. i liauor, - Jomn, &, Buon. 20 1C - ; 3 T . p S 3 . Y AZ\Go C! Miss Caroline H. Thompson, received and Samuel Milner, both of Sprague, HOT CHOCOLATE, as it is served| at SMiTH'S PRESCRIPTION STORE, It and smooth, it is so exceedingly delicious a vote of thanks. This was followed by an illustrated lecture upon local birds given by Principal F. J. Werking of the Taftville school, which made a par- ticularly appreciated part of the even- ing. ,He and Louis Hoss, who operated the lantern, were given a vote of thanks. liquor licenses. W. H. Hall Selling Horses. W. H. Hall of South Willington, a well known horseman. was in New London Monday night, shipping nine high bred animals to the annual Old Glory sale at Madison Square Garden, is a rare treat. is so rich and it is served so hot and fresh that to taste it once will keep you coming again and again as long as our Hot IN THE CITY COURT. Young Men Had TheirVCno Continued Again—Boys Are Fined for Throwing Stones. to New London by rail and were ship- ped on the Central Vermont line, in- cluded the famous Asa Wilkes. Scda Urn is in commission. COLD SODA—our cold soda foun- tain will of course remain open all through the winter to serve you with Dredging in the River. The continued cases Against Lee Hill and Gerald Babson, charged with attempting to lure away two young girls, was again continued in the city court on Tuesday morning until next in the =same luscious Ice Cream Sodas, béEun. Mendey: and the other, fountain delicacies which you have enjoyed so College Tces job, which will last several weéks. The Monday. The bond of $2,100 in each time, severdl vessels having grounded case was retained, although their coun- | much this summer. Also brick or|there while endeavoring to make sel asked to have It lowered. wharfage. bulk Jce Cream supplied on orders. SMITH The Drug Man, Franklin Square, Norwich, Ct. nowadd Severz]l Greeneville boys were pre- sented, charged with throwing stones at a man who was chaging them when they took his barrel. e was struck in the head. Three boys were dis- charged, but three were fined. Joseph Hunter Estate. In the probate court the appra of the state of Joseph Hunter has bé filed, showing it to be $47 4 sisting of seven pieces of real estate Frank A. Comstock Improves. Frank A. Comstock of New London, who fell and struck his head on a stone Sunday moming, was slightly improved Tuesday. Mr. Comstock is gradually recovering the use of his right side, which was Davagmed, the bank. G. O. Stead and W. O, Ro, ers were the appraisers. Christian Sccience Service. | Given Former G-u-l Sccm-ml rill—Presented Furse of Gold and R A S ST SR RIRe. NGRS, PR s BULLETIN TURKEY CONTEST. | day noon. Only twelve birds were en- | the | so the judges would not know to w hom | Eighty Members—Refresh- | ward | to whom | New York. The animals, which came Work in dredging the Thames river the vicinity of Allyn's Point was Several scows, a tug and digger were being utilized on the dredging has heen a necessity a long isal en | and household goods, with $971.10 in ! wishes for suceess in the field of use- fulness open in New York. Mr. Merrill cepting these marks of himself+ and wife. The gifts were a purse of gold to Mr. from the board of managers of the asso- ciation, members, and and also three remembrances to Merrill, a beautifu]l silver lemon dish and fork from the board of managers of the women's auxiliary, a magnifi-| cent bunch of chrysanthemums from the Harmony club, and & beautiful bouquet of roses from Mrs. Frank A. Roath. Lemonade and wafers were served in the reading room by Mrs. John F. Rogers, Mrs. Archibald Mitchell, Jr., Miss Fthel F. Worth and Miss Eliza. beth Pullen. The ushers for the e ning were J. Holland Larrabee, Fred eric H. Cranston, Clifton H. Hobson, George F. Hyde and N. Eugene Smith. Mr. Merrill leaves for New York on Saturday, but Mrs. Merrill zemains to sing at the Second Con tional church in New London on Sunday, and will join Mr. Merrill in New York on Tuesday. He begins his duties with the West End church on Decem- ber 1. | | PRAISED BY | SENATOR BRANDEGEE. ikt 4, | Work on Panama Canal is Going Along | Well and It Will Be Finished Before Date Set. 1¢ the New York Herald Senator | Frank: B. Brandegee, who has just re- | turped from an inspection of the Pan- ama canal, said the work was prog- ressing better than he had expected {and, so far as he was able to judge, only praise could be given to thase in harge. The sanitary condition was wanderfully. ‘Mosquitoes ming an unkpown pest, . he continued, “you can sit | o a hotel veranda under an electric | light in the canal zone and drink your jewd drinks without being bothered by mosquitoes or other bugs.” | Asked if he knew about the increased | cost of the canal, the figure now being placed at $375,201,000, he said he had { known of the increased figures for | some time. | “Many changes have been made,” he | said in explanation. “The canal has heen widened and a good many things have heen done. The canal is all right. ! Kvery obstacle has heen overcome and the canal will be finished before the idate set.” | le improved were becon Louis L. Blackstone, Miss Har- ingley and Miss Phyllis Black- ! stone sail for Europe on Saturday to spend four months in travel Mrs riet T ard left Tuesday | for V.. to spend Thanks- | giving with her aunt, and to remain for a visit of two weeks. Miss Gertrude 8. Hyde and Miss Foss of the faculty of Mt. Holyoke college came on Tuesday to spend the Thanks- giving recess at Miss Hyde's home on Washington stri The Wednesday Afternoon club was represented at the state federation meeting at Cheshire Friday by its president, Mrs, W. S. C. Perkins, and delegate, Mrs. Jean Porter-Rudd. Alanson P. Lathrop and his family ef New York will arrive today (Wednes- day) to be with Mr. Lathrop's mother, Mrs. J. S. Lathrop, of Washington street, for the remainder of the week. Dr. Kaufman Called Away. Rev, Dr. M. 8. Kaufman, who was to be one of the preachers at the union Thanksgiving service at the Central Baptist church Thursday morning, has been called out of town to attend a funeral, so that he will be unable to follow out the original plan. Rev. P. C. Wright, pastor of the church, in deliver the Thanksgiving sermon. Local Attachment. the Marine Engine company’s plant in Noank, which is to be sold at auction this week to satisfy the demands of creditors, among the many attachments on the plant is oné for $125 in favor of Frank E. Green. On Chlldrr.l'l Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA COFFEE PERCOLATORS ’ { w This is one of the special at- tractions at present displayed in our show windows. It you want cheap coffee to taste good and good coffee taste better, then get one of our Per- colators., Preston Bras, FRANKLIN SQUARE. i | | ed felicitously in ae- | esteem for DO YOUR SHOPPING TOBAY. ALL DAY THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Sale Ever Achieved _ Through Underpricing 22-inchgNapkins, all pure linen, neat patterns, $2.50 quality—Sale price $1.95 a dozen, 72-inch Bleached Damask, very fine quality, pretty designs, value $1.00 —Sale price 89c a yard. 22-inch Napkins to match — u l dozen. Hemstitched All Linen Tray Cleths, 18x27, value 3% — Sale price 28 h. Household Utilities For Thanksgiving The Good Housekeeper knows how much the success of her home enter- tainment depends on the good outfit- ting of the kitchen — an@ the good }‘ousekeepor very generally knews how easily she may have her outfit right and complete by depending on The Boston Store. Savory Roasters, enamel or stesl Enamel or Tin Pie Plates, all sises and shapes. Strainers, various shapes and kinds. Basting Spoons, weed, tin, enamel or aluminum Dripping Pans, enamel or steel. Chafing Dishes. Raking Dishes of nickel or cepper. Neckwear for Thanksgiving Women's Neck Ruchings, white, ecru and colors—25e, Women's Pancy Stoeks, white and eel- ors—25¢c and up. Embroidered Mull Ties—26c. Jabot and Silk Bows, all colors—28e. Art Needlework For Christmas nothing ciated more truly by the the Christmas gift than something that has been made by hand, and shows that the donor bas spent time, thought and consideration on its se- leotion. It is none too early to pwr- ‘chase for the holidays and a hest of preity things to embroider as well as novelties may be had in Art Geofs section. The .prices are extremely moderate, See window display) Coats, Dresses and Waists VALUES THAT WiLL BE REMEMBERED BY THOSE WHO BUY THEM. Women's and Misses' Coats, $0 imches long, black and colors, several 4if- ferent styles, values up te $16.93— Today's price $12.95. Women's and Misses’ Dresses, assort- ed styles and colors, one-pises effect, value $1500—Today’s price $10.00. Women's Fine T1Angerie Walsts, prettily trimmed with embroidery { and lace, value $250 — Teday's price $1.75, The Reid & Hughes Co. We Recover Furniture and de Carpet Laying. nov24daw Weigh the sense of seeurity befere —and the profit on a small sannual investment after disaster. If you de- cide wisely you'll ask US to write yvour policy of Wire Insurance. Why not decide NOW ! ISAAC S. JONES, Insarance Agl. Richards Building, 91 Main Strest nov24daw 1y wese Chocolates rom RALLION'S novidd NOW 18 THE TIME YOUR Winter Suii and Ov LET US MAKE YOU ONE. Ta TO ORDER ) v