Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 9, 1912, Page 6

TERLY v v -~ Board of Trade Decides That $100,000 Is Worth Accepting For New Post Office Building—Missionary Meetings at Baptist Church—Daniel F. McCarthy Honored For Long Membership—Miss Delia Driscoll Dead. At the reguiar meeting e the West- oard of trade, held in Town hall, ent AWerti R. Stillman presid- master Charles J. Butler report for the special commii- (hat visited Washington in con- tion with the comtract for con- tion of the new postoffice build- . in Westerly. This committee was olnted after it was announced that re was no bid low enough to come n the appropriation for a granite marble building, but was adequate for a limestone building. It was evi- gent that unless the people of Wester- ly showed Interest and were willing o w-operate with the government of- ficials in the solution of the difficuity, thut the construction of the huildh;x The would be delayed indefinitely. committee was composed of P. Cottrell, Alberti R, Still Charles J. Butler and Daniel MclLa N ‘With Congressman Utter, the commit- tee held conferen Taylor, the supervising architect The committee was informed that the lowest bid for a granite building was about $11,000 above the amount available for the appropriation. The lowest bid for Westerly granite was $15,000 above. The lowest a marble building was $3,300 above the appropriation. Mr: Taylor ex- plained tha: there were some expendi- tures out of the appropriation not in- ciuded in the bids submitt Wit defuctions the amount av the building contract is a little over $76,000. The appropriation was $100,- 000’ with $20,000 deducted for the site. 1t was decided that no additional appropriation could be secured at the present session congress. Mr. if an additional ap- Paylor said tha: 1ld propriation c ite building assurance tha there would terly granite be no would Wi be used, as the law would not permit specificati cranite from any spe cial quarr side that the granite should be red, white, blue, etc. Mr. MeLaren here stated that it would be impossible granite manufac- ers of We > compete with outside manu for thi ing. Postmaster Butler stated t committee n decided to efforts to secure a marble ! onement of itable, within el otherwise were the would propriation, e awarded and construction of t building d as soon as possible Mr/ Butler stated that the appropri- ation for Westerly building and site, $100,000, was very libefal, as was the me as allowed to Norwich and Woonsocket, while Willimantic was granted $7 So the commit- tee was of the opinion that while they wanted secure all they could for the town, they could not afford to be unreasonable. Secretary Samuel H. Davis read the applications of thirteen candidates for admission, were unanimousl elected s 3 rge Davidsor W. W. , Charles A. Latham, Lwuis Dotolo, Henry C. Crandall, F. Bamuel Nardone, Charles H. Cowan, Jr, and George H. Willlams, Frank W. Coy, for the traffic com- mittee, reported success in securing an early Monday morning train from Westerly to New York, and also that the town has granted franchise for the extension of the electric railway system from Pleasant View to the breachway at Weekapaug. Arthur L. Perry of the reception committee reported that arrangements had been made for holding the annual banquet at the Ocean house, Watch Hill, on the evening of June 17. The ticket plan to be the same as at the last_banquet, Wiliam H. Holmes of the educa- tion commitiee announced t Pro- fessor Zubelin of Boston would be the speaker at the next meeting. Dr. John Champlin, reported for the special committee on a plan for sew- erage that the committee was unani- mously in favor of the project, but the barrier was the method of raising the money to carry the plan into effect. There was general discussion of the subject and the matter was referred back to the committee for farther in- vestigation as to cost and to report at some future meeting. Judge John W. Sweeney reported that the commitiee of the Rhode Is- land Historical soclety had concluded arrangements for the celebration in honor of Samuel Ward, one of the earliest governors and a former resi- dent of Westerly. The exercises will be held Friday afternoon, May 17, in Bliven opera house, and free to the public. Thomas W, Bicknell and Ros- well D. Burchard will be the prin- cipal speakers. .. The committee in charge of the ceremonies connected with the dedica- tion of The Hiker monument in Provi- dence op Memorial Sunday, as a me- moriul to the soldiers and sailors of the war with Spain, and to be erected by the United Spanish War Veterans of Rhode Isiand, have completed plans, The members of Robert Brucker camp of Westerly will participate in the ex- erciges. In the morning there will be a pa- rade to St. Raymond's church where « solemn military high mass will be celebrated. In® the afternoon thers will be another parade, which will be with James Knox | bid for | for | e made for a gran- | preliminary. to the unveiling of The Hiker monument in the North burial ground, The union meeting of the Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary _society and the Woman's Batist Home Mis- onary society, f the Narragansett last meetin M. A, of tiie wpproved as read by which ‘he re- r was read end was | Mrs. A, A. Griffin, secretary of the junior sociely was introdu and e an interesting account of her trip to Washington to the annuai national meeting. Miss Helen Fielding of Chin in Chinese costume, gave an interest- ing talk on the work, retrospective and rspective, in China, and told of the many c s in the Chinese empire and the opportunity for increased mis- sionary work. the ¢ of the foreign mission At opened under G. Thom | Then Mrs ate home mission megting was e direction of Mrs. W. the singing of a hymn. Joseph L. Peacock of West- vice president, spoke inter- ructively of the Young I Mrs. George W, Rig- | ler ¥ » spoke of the literary w rk accomplished and of the amount | of money raised for the work during | the year and announced the apporsion- Imient for the ensuing year. s Mamie Dario of Bo: on gave a dciale ount of her work amons 1 Italians. There was Singing of reading of Scriptures, during wnd William H. Brown- of the First Baptist red a solo that was ap- At noon a collation was iste ren ated, _ Narragansett commandery, Knights Templar, of Westerly, and the other commanderies of the state day on Monday, June 24. a parade in Providence nd in the afternoon a_clambake y Point, re- ‘clock in ragan- given a post of the line, and aded by a Provi- L vill enjoy Daniel McCarthy of Providence, F. formerly of Willimantic, has received | from the Providence erhood of Locomotive membership in th than fc d to membe on the F Septe Aivision, ngineer ation for years, e was ad- ship when an engl Fishk forty were h, John *C, . G. Shalling of €d two months arly s a Retiben Heath of Providence, Stonington, who jo earlier than ) MeCarthy, and G. H. yox of Taunton an L ringfield, who join od forty-seven ~ years There was a speclal order of in connection with the pr of medals, and ineluded a lengthy and in- eresting address by Mr, McCarthy awards are grand intery by to tue of the a seat in the onal division of locomo- ve engin which is made up of egates from all local divisions. Mr. McCa was among the founders of the holic Total A stinence union of Connecticut, the pio- neer of the national organization, and devoted much of are time in ad- vancing the cause of Catholic total stinence by conducting public ral- lies. He was dn earnest and foreible speaker, was instrumental in the for- mation of St. Michael soclety in Pawcatuck, nal Manning society of Westerl in e pastorate of Re Pyne. He earned the sobr War “Horse of Tota bstinence and delivered addresses in nearly every town in Connecticut and Rhode Island, Local Laconics. Connie Parrell has arrived at 'Watch 1 for the season. Uross street was formerly knéwn as the Gallows lane of Wester No one in Westerly has been solicit- ed to stock in the new Westerly ile company. L. Howard and family of nnati arrived Tuesday at -their tch Hill summer home, JohnRaleigh, who has been em- ploved several months in an automo- bile factory in Flint, Mich,, has return- ed to Westerly, The continuous rain has had its effect on the retail trade of the town and upon those who work in the open air at so much per diem, It is said that there will be no new paving in Broad street until definite actlon Is taken in regard to the intro- duction of a sewer system, So far as ascertained, every mem- er of the presént town council and every person who holds office of any description, i3 willing to serve the Children Thrive and Study Better when they have Grape-Nuis and cream regularly for breakfast. This pure food, made from choice wheat and barley, supplies the very food elements needed for building sound bodies and bright brains. “There’s a Reason” Postum Cereal cfll!my,~ Limited, Battls Creek, Michigan. will unite | APPROPRIATION LIBERAL| INSTANT RELIEF FROM ECZEMA You can stop that awful itch from eczema and other skin troubles in two secofids. Seems too good to be true—bput it is true, and we vouch for it. Just a few drops of the simple, cool- ing wash, the D.D.D. Prescription for eczema, and the itch stops instantly. We give you a_trial bottle—enough to proye it—for 25 cents. Now, it you have tried a great many cures for eczema and have been dis- appointed, do not make the mistake of nl‘:;nlnx to try this soothing wash. All other druggists keep this D.D.D. Prescription—go to them If you can't come to us—but if you come to our store, we will give you the first dollar bottle on our_positive no pay guar- antee that D.D.D. will stop the itch at once. The Lee & Osgood Co. town and the people thereof -for at least one more term. The enumeration of dogs in West- erly will result in bringing the owners of ‘the unlicensed canines to the at- tention of the prosecuting awhorities. Major Charles T. Gline, quartermas- sociation, was held Wednesday In|ter, was at the drill of the Fifth com- o Jirst Baptist church, Westerly.|pany, Westerly, Tuesday evening, and The devotional exercises were led by | inspected the fit of the new uniforms. Mrs. Albert Greene of Westerly, and| Ap old resident of Westerly recalls the session of the foreign society Was| the fact that just fifty years ago there opened with singing, How FIrm a|iere seventy-five cases of smallpox in Foundation. Mrs, J. B, Peck, secretary, | \illimantic, then a village: of 4,000 was in charge of the reading of 3| population. vision of James, a prayer was offered R Al sghe e by Mrs, Albert Greene Mra WiuG.]: Lon iiomuers ol the Weaterly, town 3 P M council will meet Friday afternoon as Thomas and Mrs, J. B. Peck, followed 5 & | by general remarks on the: tople: of| 2 board of canvassers to correct the Walbine Wortnily. The report of the| Yolng list to be used at the town election in June. A committee of the Seventh Baplist Missionary society met at th Samuel H. Davis on special of the society, h is the more influential body in maiters: The Westerly town council or the Westerly board of trade?” This is the question for de- bate selected by a local club. At the annual meeting of the Odd Fellows of Rhode Island, held in Providence, Westerly members were forgotten, as usual, when the offices were handed out. This is characteris- tic of several other state organizations with which Westerly people are affil- ated. The a linen Flynn clerks in the Opie store gave shower in honor of Miss Alice at the home of Miss Sanford anton street, Wednesday eve- is a daughter of lynn and sister of W. Flynn, and is next Tu to Jo- son of Michael Coun to be married seph Twomey, Twomey. Miss denly s Col. who was sud- morning while coll, ¢l on her to the White Rock mill, died Wednesday afternoon at her home in Stillman avenue. Death was due to kidney disease and apoplexy. Miss Driscoll ‘was of a lovable disposition nd her sudden death is a shock to friends. She le nd a brother, MYSTIC Visiting Nurse Asscciation Holds An- | es three sis- | te nual Meeting—Election of Epworth Leagus—Jonn Travena Receives Parting Gift. > annual meeting and election of of Visiting Nurse ssociation hekl Mcnday evening in the Congregetional parish house and was la 1y attended by member: ports of the office ciation to be in a prosperous condi- i The follawing officers were elected: Fresident, Mis, F. A. Coates; first vice Mrs. Peter Bru; erman e Charle jray. Thres new direc ed for a term of three ye B. L. Holmes, W. orge and Eli Gled- | hill ssociation now has a mem- over 300 and when the com- proved a great succe and many homes have been visited and patient relieved who probably otherwise would ot have I ed proper care. Epworth League Election. At the home of Dr. and Mrs, A, M. Purdy on Pearl street Tuesday even- ing annual business meeting and election of officers of the Bpworth gu= took place. ~The annual re- poris of the officers were read and d that the league has done good during the past vear and that financial as well as the social part has been attended to. The following officers were elected for another year: President, Alex lent, Miss Lottie Hatch dent, Mrs. John Payne; fou dent, Mrs. Thomas Travena; Yy, Mrs. Alexander Taylor; s W. Ryley. Gift for John Travena. There was a large attendance at ths weekly prayer meeting of the Meth- odist Episcopal church. After the ger- vice Rev. C. T. Hatch, in behalf of the members of the church and congrega- tion, presented John Travena a hand- some gift. Mr. Travena has been one of the most faithful workers for the hurch and as he is to sail for Eng- and on urday of this week his fricnés wanted to give him some toKen to t: with him on his trip. Mr. avena was very much overcome, but resaonded hriefy, thunking ell 1o the gift. x Ceath of Little Daughter. Mary Etta Louise, three year old daughter of Orlando tin Clark, Jr., nd Alice Cillispie CI dicd Monday at the home of her parents after an iliness with whooping cough and preumonia. Fixing Price on Land. Attorney J. J. Desmond and C. Hen- ry Haskell of orwich and Amos Hew- itt of Mystic were at Dean’s mills Sat- urday afternoon for the purpose of seiting a price on the piece of land near its reservairs at Dean's mills ich the Mystic Valley Water com- has been tryi for time of E "hey returned the Hoxi lors, where they were met by the president h other D. B. Sp 3 ilding, flicials, for the purpo: of bind- 1 the other land near esery obtain this clean. land to keep Local Briefs. Mrg! Stephen Palmer h from a visit to Boston. Cupt. Mark L. from a visit to New York. Clarence W three weeks b in the west. Mr. and Mrs, Enos ) mother, Mrs. Isabella MacKenzie. | wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodge. i Walier ¢. Newhall and Harry | hall h returned to Poston visit to Fred Moll. looked forward te mittees have solicited for new mem- | bers this spring it is hoped that the membership will be greatly enlarged. | After business session an open | meeting was held and Miss Fitzpat- {vick, assistant superintendent of the Providence Visiting Nurse association, gave a talk on the work being done in that city. s work in the v e has ng the bargaty, but the owner of | the land was not present no definite action was on. The water com- irs and it is their desire {o the shores returned Gilbert has returned iams has returned from Miss Moorehead and Mrs. Rice have opened thele summer homes at Cedar Crest. ss Stanton has returned to Nor- wich after a visit with Mrs, Christopher Morgar. . Gray of Led: vard spent Tuesday with Mrs. Gray's John Dodge has returned to York after a visit to her son and ew- after a Attend Auctions— Adam Borough People Hose House Draped for Muller. The Ladies’ Ald society of the M. B. church held a cake ancd ice cream sa in ths parlors of the church Wednes- day afternoon and evening. The Ladies' Aid soclcty of the Bap- tist ciurch met in the parlors of the churen Wednesdey afternoon and even- ing for work. Thomas. P. Kinney was calling on friends in Willimantic Tuesday. Mrs. Michael E. Sullivan and child are guests of Mrs. Sullivan's sisters, the Misses Cavanaugh. At Lebanon Auction. A number from town were in Leba- non Tuesday attending the auction | sale of the household goods of Dr. F. C. Fowler at the Minister Turner place. 3 T. Swan Rathbun was the guest of friends t East Haddam Tuesday. . Hose House Draped. The members of Colchester Fire company were at the engine' house Tuesday afternoon and draped the front. of the house in mourning for thelr deceased brother, Adam Muller. Abraham_Elgart was the guest of friends in New Haven Wednesday. The Boys' club baseball team were at the Strawberry Hill ball grounds Tuesday afternoon practicing for their postponed game with the Clippers of Willimantic on the park Saturday af- ternoon. A number from town were in East Haddam Tuesday attending the auction of the stock, household goods, etc., of | John Gelston. | Dr. James J. Tynan was visiting friends In East Haddam Tuesday. Salem Farm Sold. Albert Fargo of Salem West street was a_caller in town Tuesday. Mr. Fargo has scld his farm to out of town purchasérs and will move to Mystic. STAFFORD SPRINGS —His Last Pupil Died Tuesday—C. E. Convention—Mrs. Alice H. Churchill Dies in India. Elder Amasa Morse, who is staying at the home of his daughter, Mrs, M. P. J. Walker, observed his 98th birth- |day Wednesday. AMr. Morse is the oldest living legislator in the state, having represented the town of Union, of which he is a nati astembly in 1560 and 1 school when 2 young man and has out- lived all of his pupils., The last of his purils was Wesley B. Bidwell, who died on Tuesday. His legal residence is Putnam, but he spends much of his time vwith his daughter, -Mrs. Walker, in Stafford Springs. For over 60 years he was an Adventist preacher. Al- though within two years of the cen- tury mark, he is enjoying comparative- Iy gvod healih. in the general 61. He taught OBITUARY. Mrs. Alice H. Churchill. | A cable message from the Bombay | presidency in India has brought news |of the death of Mrs. Alice Harding Churchill, a talented mi ionary of the American Board of Foreign Missions. She a niece of Rev. John W. Bul- 8 West Stafford and a sister of Professor Churchill of the art' depart- ment of Smith college. Reckville C. E. Union Convention. The Rockville Christian Endeavor mnion held a meeting in {he West afford Congregational church Tu afternoon. There was a large at- d GLENN'S. SULPHUR SOAP A time-ested remedy for skin diseases. Un- equaied for bathing and toilet purposes. Sold by all drogie. Hill’s Hair and Whisker Dye, black or krown, 50c. COAL AND LUMBER. Lumber Complete assortment for re- pairs or building. COAL Enough to meet actual neces- sities— i E. CHAPPELL C0. Central Wharf and 150 Main Street Telephon CALAMITE COAL “It burns up slean.” Well Seasoned Wood “C. H. HASKELL, 402 — 'Phones — 489 COAL i Mrs. Hirar Denison has returned i i i oo e weenersen, Yas etuened | Free Burning Kinds and Lehigh znzi‘n. (1'. e i . 2 i ALWAYS IN STOCK. been «ick in bhed for 6 week: has it up between four and fiv hours " S 0o - Gient Gahlete nn.-:\'vr;' 1y} Offieecor Market and Shetuckst St Telephona 163-12 > s Trolleys Lead To Some Interesting News from the ~ Rug and Drapery Department Sash Curtains WITH ROD 25c a Pair Regular length Sash Curtains made from good quality of cur- tain muslin. 25¢ Curtains Worth $2.75 $2.25 Cross barred Scrim with wide filet in~ sertion and picot edge. Both white and ivory, * $2.25 Special Sale of Curtains, Portieres and Mattings For five days more the special sale prices will prevail on all Portieres, Cur- tains, Mattings and Couch Covers. Our entire stock of these high grade furnishings is included in this sale. If you are thinking of refurnishing your home the prices offered here will surely appeal to you. BUY THIS WEEK—IF YOU ARE NOT QUITE READY, MAKE YOUR SELECTION NOW, GIVE YOUR ORDER, AND WE WILL HOLD THE GOODS FOR DELIVERY AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. * tendance from Ellington, Crystal Lake, Rockville and rings. They were welcomed by the social commit- tee ard the president of the entert; If You Ever Expect to Build a House, Parti- ing- society, Miss Ballan g. . . Karl Lehmén of was tion Off an Attic, or Give a Play, or Church principal speaker. Tt nner for highest percentage of awarded to the West S and the one for the t number of visiting del:gates eeting went to the Stafford Sprines society. Personal ltems. ttie Ellithorpe, who h: again teaching 00] ance was society, Fair, You Ought to Know Compo-Board It is a prepared lining for walls and ceilings that is air-tight, water~ proof, heat-tight, and stronger and more durable than plaster. These qualities and its convenient form make it the best material for a hundred other uses. Compo-Board is X -inch thick, 4 ft. wide and from 8 to 16 ft. in length. Write today for sample and our booklet, is, what it can be used for, and why. L.L.ENSWORTH & SON, 340-50 Front St., Hartford, Conn. ffordvilie sc Stella Bartlet Robertson store for th signed. . A. Segar of Wi visiting friends in town. It tells what Compo-Board Trimmed Hats FOR EVERY OCCASION A Special Showing of Latest Styles from Our Own Work Rooms Here are the prettiest styles, largest varieties and lowest prices in Norwich. It is the biggest and most interesting Millinery Show This Town has ever seen. It comprises every thing that is new, fashionable and worthwhile, ranging from plain tailored models to the most ornate, of pattern hats. We have the right styles at the right prices. _ Special Sale of Fadeless Roses We offer this week Fadeless Roses. “The kind that are warranted to hold their * Beautiful colors to select from ‘'and just what you want for your new summer hat at only 39¢ a bunch. B. GOTTHELF & CO. “THE STORE OF GOOD VALUES” 94 - 100 MAIN STREET color no matter how much the sun shines on them.” Line NEW YORK STEAMERS - Chester W. Chapip and ity of Lowsll to New Tork. FouiNave Sipers view of the é&m-l and water front of Manhatta: nltmcrmv-lw':' on at 1 WA b ] K er, North River, 7 o'clock ‘morning. [t o NEW YORK e 3, CHELSEA LINE Fare 81 direct "ty New arpe i From Norwich tays, Sundays, st }J’ it ew York, 2, ‘n River, Saptittnieh B st Freight resety A F. V. KNOUSE, Agent. F—=HOTEL: GREGORI NEW ToRK arYY, 35TH 8T, FIFTH AV., BROADWAY. Modeen. Nearest amneements, WONE RETTER AT ANY PRICE. 300 Reoms. each with private bamh, 4 good room wnd werr. §2.00 27 OTHERS UP TO $3.34. PARIOR, REDROOM, BATH, 34,08, Specini ratos week o Bestawrant w ! v ut e tn carte TRl avate. PLUMBING AND EAMFITTING “Everybody’s Doing It" Doing What? Why having their roofs, gutters and conducter pipes repaired of | course. And they are having it done by A. J. WHOLEY & (O, 12 Ferry Street Telephone A. H. BREED 38 West Main Street is in the Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting Business: If you are ‘n the market for anything in that line come in and talk it over. Our motio is nof how cheap, but how well. Let him give you references. Yor get the expert and workman in one No one to pay to tell soms one els¢ how. ROBERT J.COCHRANE Gas Fitting, Plumbing, Steam Fitting 10 West Ma Agent N. B. 0. Sheot Packing. aprid Sanitary Plumbing A peep into an up to date bath is less refresiiLg than the itse.l. During the summer you the more look to the bath for comfort. I will show you sam plans of the porcelain and ot and give you estimates for the of putting them In in the best from a sanitary standpoint—and grass g | sntee the entire job. J, E. TOMPKINS, 67 West Main Stree: T. F. BURNS, Heating and Plumbing, 92 tranklin Streat E. L. BURNAP Plumbing, Sleam and Gas Prices and work sailst. 130 Platt Ave. S. F. GIBSON Tin and Sheet Metal Worker Agent for Richardson and Boyntua Furnaces. 55 West M HOW MUCH DO YOU SUPPOSE WE MAKE? A great lot of talk about Middle- men's Profits leads us to say (his to you— 2 ! It bas always been and will be al- ways our policy to maintain prices that will give every customer benefit of our low cost of running this store. The more we sell, the lower the cost per piece. Hence the lower the price to you. A small fixed margin above op- erating expenses goes Into our profits, but that margin is small. We try al- wulwkeepnelu-ofmw-s of your confidence in us, and to them at a price that merits that comn- fidence. Please come in—look around—com- pare. Shea & Burke 37—45 MAIN 8T Street. Norwich, Conn you