Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 8, 1912, Page 6

CH BULLETIN, MONDAY, JULY 8 ROUND ABOUT WESTERLY Wood'River Branch Railroad Unable to Pay Interest on Bonds —Artillerymen to Start For Fort Greble Today—De- railed Freight Locomotive Delays Boston Express—Mrs. Mrs. Susan E. Peckham, 86, Fractures Hip by Fall — Patrick Fenelon’s Death. The Wood River Branch railroad is in fipancial stralts and the interest on the bonds which fell due July 1 has bsence of the offic sergeants will be companies and During the the fort the command of |attend to all in the will matt been defaulted. The railroad is about | that have not, bee anged six miles In length and is between DlAn‘ puts conside kodlrid Hope Valley and Wood River Junction, i L oy 3l connecting with the New York, New |tricts will entrain in Providence, with Haven and Hartford railroad at the |the excention of the Westerly compa- Jatter place. The railroad was built {ny, which will go to Saunderstown, about 40 years ago and was capitalized | where the ferry will take them to For at $100,000. The stock was subscribed | Grel for mostly by residents of Hope Valley and vicinity, including Westerly, but wae insufficient to equip the road and meet other expenses of construction, and bonds amounting to $50,000 were {ssued by the corporation. No Interest has ever been paid on the stock, as no dividends have been available at any Supreme Master John H. Redden of Denver, Col., has reappointed (. Wood- bury Gorman master of the fourth de- gree of the Knights of Columbus for the district of Rhode Island for a term of two yvears from July 1. The reap pointment has the unanimous endors time for that purpose. The interest on | meht of the faithful navigators of the the bonds, however, has always been |state. Under his' administration as paid heretofore when due. The lack of | master of the fourth degree the highest earning power of the road is largely | in the ord e has in- * due to the falling off in business at from 209 and there is to Hops Valley since the destruction by | be exemplification of the degree on Co- fire of the big Nichols & Langworthy | lJumbus day in which Westerly knights machine shop, one of the products of e. There are two local which was the Dock engines. The con- in the state divided into dition of the roadbed is bad and has one of which is in West- not been considered safe for traffic for some time. Several complaints have Been flled within the past vear with the railroad commirsioners of the road George Lawton, once one of the best dressed residents of Westerly, now old, and the cars, and repairs were made, | STESSEC, eI ! ¥ e . but not sufficient to satisfy those who | o' ; 70 Himatir. dHa b has ara obliged to patronize the road fre- | 5io & ('8 s quently. The road has been deteriorating for several years a. at the road would bring at forced sale is problematical. The territory is pecullarly located and 1 cept the good offices of resy atives in Westerly agrant in Providen found guilty by court under existing conditions is obliged to | Cours 2nd s an pay tribute to the New York, New Ha- | workhonse, an ins ven and Hartford Railroad company.| . g ,a'mi,v The latter railroad, or its predecessor, 5 time for drunkenness the New Lond was a large subscriber to the stock of the Wood River Branch corporation when the branch road was built, and #till holds the stook. In fact, several of the officlals of the New Haven road are directors of the Wood River Branch corpotation Quite a large block of the bonds are said to be held as collateral by the First Natlonal bank of Hopkinton The president of the Wood River road, ex-Lieut. Gov. Ralph C. Watrous, E" that while the Interest on the nds is due and has not been paid, & hoped that some arrangement conld e made tq straighten out the matter, e said he could not say the amount ®f bonds that were hypothecated with n county The eastbound New York and Boston greu which lefl New London Sun after nnn in arrival at Weste was caused by at Mystic by rez off one of the w Which left before the rails, b serious ing crew the wrec! 8. The westbound t the regular aceident happ ®he bank, but knew some of the bonds | Just as the locomotive wera 8o placed. Mystie er brid Non —_—— ¥ left the rafls Majors Arthur N, Nash and Bourdon T P e Baboock and ptain Robert G. Local Laconics. h.ckery and Lieutenants Partelo and H. Oliver of Barre, Vt. is Westerly, | visiting relat in Westerly % th the other commissioned officers of | & First and Second Artillery dlstriots, The Congregational Sunday schosl ode Island Natfonal guard, will go nicked at Wequetequock casino Sat- Fort Greble today (Monday), where . Willlam T v will recelve a week’s instruction Mas % onlion sosgt ] previous to the encampment of the|gunday in i his brother. | eoast artillery corps at the fort. Most | pr. John 1. M b s | of the officars will return next Satur- S day, the First district officers for a| Wil | weak at home, to return a wesk later | clate trustee with thetr commands, and the Second district officers to see to the embark- ing of thelr commands for encamp- ment tha present week. This plan wag tried lgst year and worked so well and ation Stephen met with the approbation of ths mili }:";}F‘,“}"j,“ g [ tary authorities to such an extent that g s it will probably hecome a feature of | Mrs. D am the annual tour of duty stumt nd Feel Equal to Any Task When digestion is good; nerves are steady, and brain works clear Give yourself a fair show to earn and achieve. If coffec and tea are found to interfere, stop and use. POSTUM It aids digestion; steadies nerves; and clears the brain. Read letter to right. Until Too Stiff 0 years ago I w least hit she was the cause of could other fited For quick, convenient serving, try INSTANT PO This is regular Postum in concentrated form—nothing added. . Made in thacup—no hoil- ing—ready to serve instantly. Postum—made right—is now served at most -Hotels, Restaurants, Lunch Rooms, Soda Fountains, etc. Instant Postum is put up in air-tight {ins and REGULAR POSTUM—15c size makes 25 cups; makes 50 cups. “There’s a Reason’for Postum Cereal Company, Li 25¢ size Sold by Grocers. ‘he will assume his new duties. in High street Saturday and w slightly damaged. The trolley car was moving slowly and the automobile ‘eame out of a driveway. The auto Postum in Postum Co,, Look INSTANT POSTUM--30c makes ited, Battle Creek, Michigan chanic street Saturday lfllmlng and sustained a fracture of {he left hip. She is in a serious condition. Robert G. Thackeray has resigned as a teller at the Washington Trust com- pany to become assistant treasurer of the Westerly Light and Power com- pany. After a vacation of three weeks " In the Stonington town court Satur- day Judge Breen granted a continuance of two weeks in the case of John Splane, charged with rape upon a minor named Platt, Attorney Led- widge is counsel for ¢ for the continuance. There was a small fire in the Rail- road avenue restaurant Sunday morn- ing that threatened to be serious. In response to a telephone call to the fire- house, several firemen with portable extinguishers arrived and subdued the flumes with slight loss to property. Albert Platt was at his residence in hanic street Saturday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Ford officiated and referred to the sudden death by accident of the deceased while voluntarily assisting others in the removal of a piano. Burial was at River Bend. An automobile from the Smith gar- age ran into a trolley car of the Nor- wich and Westerly Traction company ccused andeasked attended could not be stopped in time to avoid collision. lizabeth Fenelon, widow of Fenelon, formerly of New Lon- and aunt to Willlam Lusk of that Alud d night at the home She rs of age and Edward J. and John Fene- Mrs. John T MYSTIC Union Service Held at Congregational Church—Launch Party to Fisher's Island—Local Guests at Silver Wed- ding. Sunday evening the union service of Methodist and Congrega- tional churches was held at 7.30 o’clock at the Congregational church and was cly attended. Rev. Welcome B. Bates, pastor of the Baptist church, i an able sermon. Mrs. J. El- sang the offertory solo. pecple's socteties held thelr 6.30 o'clock the parish the Baptist. The young service at se. Outing to Fisher’s Island. and Mrs, Conrad Mrs, Fred Godfrey, M Leonard Hermes, Mr, and Mrs 5 and Harvey Gillfillan pak- Ninner was served and a mnn! del "\ | tima was spent Carriers on Vacation, Btott, elerk at the Mystic his annual 15 1tion on the farm he recently sed from Btephen Caswell in ral Carrier Louis enjoyir s annual 15 days’ Meeting Postponed. of the de h of Mrs. C. H J at the Mystic c ay ning was Homer being an At Silver Wedding. ves and friends ph F, Leahy of § place Saturd of ahy was a for- and has many SOAKED IN COFFEE to Bend Over ften had nd bil- but about got a, contains caf- z found in coffee. the same w r work & 1d could coffee . and and can sew never in her side ell and the In who! . neig by coffee and " Name given }"’\I‘m Cree k in k “The STUM tin | 40 to 50 cups; 50c tin makes 90 to 100 cups. I POSTUM | was | Mrs | made most comfortable Standard for Years Haven spent Sunday with their fami- lies m the village. Collins, two vears at the ¥ been engaged to t g year at the school at Burnett's Mrs visiting the former's parents in Willi L. E. Kinney and daughter are A. E. Kinmouth is the gunest of his son, George Kinmouth, and family Organist at Fisher's Island. Miss Louise Pa » was at Fi Island Sund e she acted as « ganist at St. John's Episcopal church s Heard in Passing. Miss Helen Bentley | from a visit to Providenc George E. Newbury has returned to Palmer, Mass., after a week's stay in town. Mr. and Mrs. Dorrance Colburn of Springfield, Mass., are guests of Mr and Mrs. J. A. Pierce. Harold Wilcox of Oneco is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Géorge W Wilcox. s returned Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Patterson of Philadelphia are guests ot Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Barr. Mrs. Hattle Bentley of New Haven is visiting relatives in to John Fribbance is ill at his home. Mrs, Arthur Patne of Boston is guest of her parents, Mr. and John Clifford John Francis s spending at W'nmhhu\ the Mrs. re at th .-‘r summer hnm'- on the \n.\ .ondon road. STONINGTON. _ orm of a paste, and after Boreugh Officials Consider Order to | pplied to the joint the heat Operate Gates at Crossings—Silver | 0f an alconol or other flame melts it, Wedding—Rev. Henry F. Clark at | S2using it to run b s 2 i forming an e-free contact, with | Baptist Church. ‘[”,.'.,’(f.u.f ; it is said, can be and burgesses met Fri- | Warden Crandall pre- | sided. The monthiy bills were gone £ Sl caca o ‘\‘\\,:f; ';-"" ordared Sy 'n’:.[ o | The Humorous 8ad. Officer Dr, €. F. Congden's bil; One of the funniest sad things we } of §2 $862 special police for the h. Included among the re the sum of $113.32 in rent e als’ from how good he 1s to his wite.—Detroit B. Slates read the com- | Free Press. from public utilities | commissioners to Iroad | " D crossings In the Bow. The commis- | o vatorouY—Dr. foners stated t the railroad peo- | Yiedical sehool W ple would be exp: at Orchard and streets, but it 1 thought the communieation meant t Wat crossings the most are used dangerous. Heard Former Sunday ington had the pleasure of to an eloquent sermon by Rev, F. Clark, Rev. forme astor here a about 'the arge congrega the most and Pastor, Henry F Entertained on Silver Wedding Anni- versary. On Saturda Mr. and rved the twes M y of their wedding, and enter- ny friends from out of town in honor of th They received many handsc On Fri ivers o served her eighty fr h birthd Man her with good a shower of post cards, nds remembering hes and On Summer Outings. Miss Har Mason is at her home % here for the summer vacation. Miss Step in and see us. two weeks to operate gates and Orchard streets were where the gates were to be operated, as these and morning the people of Ston- | stening Clark the time | ? Tailor. | | ] . Skirts Made to Order —FOR— $2. Commencing Monday, July 8th, and continuing until July 20th, we will make to your order and your measure, Skirts from materials purchased in our Woolen Dress Goods Dept. These Skirts will be made in town by a well known Ladies’ This offer is good for two weeks only. TRAVELERS' DIRECTORY. New London » The (NORWICH) Business Line =f Center of - = Norwich NEW YORK STEAMERS 50 I this route next ti ou Ry s You! u nave & d ilgh: superb view of 1h- wonhrlnl . and water front of Manbattan sland. m. dally, due Ne ork, Pler 70, East River, at 6.45, and Pler 40, Meal Service a la Carte; Staterooms. ert. or nl h-nl W Agent, New Lon: Chester W, Chapln and Gity of Lowall vnyuo on Lon, Steamer leaves New Lenadon at 11 p. North mver 17 o'clock next morning. rooms and lntormltlal. Phiilios, 5. for states iy3ld New York CHELSEA LINE Fare $1 Frelght and passenger service direct to New York, From Norwich fuudln. Thure- days, Sundays, at lgllnil ew York, Pier 2! foot Roosevelt St: ‘Wednesdays, Friday: lt P m. Freight received unt/l 5 p. m. F. V. KNOUSH, Agent | FAMOUS FOR ITS THE THAMES RIVER Between Norwich and New London Brand New Doubled Decked EXCURSION BOATS Yantic and Shetucket (Capacity 300 passengers each.) Plying between the two cities every two hours, affording a delightful out- ing. A boat leavs 9and 11a.m 1, either sit nd 5 o'clock p. m. v | New Method of Solde 'he film of oxide forming under the is the great difficulty In solder minum. A new Engli od is reported to | inum alloy and a » know is to hear a2 man much the worse for liquor telling his frieads has Tl vintment rdifam hospita baum commen zLUI\D WEAR EASILY:LAID WATER AND SRARK'EROOE, "EATON-CHASE CO m NORWICH - GAT'S NEW s THE PALACE CAFE M A 1t Miss Lowe's P SHEA, «chool, Stamford { r. and Mrs, Jerome Anderson, Jr. | 72 Franklin Street. | and children, are at the Bungalow at | ————— — Wa hassett Poir for summe; | . Henry Clarke and Mrs, Clarke, | Of tvings Soctety. | o ine, Wis iests of Mr. and | SRR Mrs. Hor Pendleton on Main street. e | Mr. and ) William D. Leahy of | i Milford, Mass lests of Mrs. Mary | Darron. Mr. Clay have returned |t from w days’ visit in Norwich. Mrs. I loyes s Weathe ndleton, Jr., guest of W. k J. Culbert Palm Sunday a New summer spent here. Hadla the F A W Hull of New Sunday. Fog Whistles Busy. On Saturday the first real hot s of the season was experienced by eople here. In the morning very breeze was felt anywhere, but ternoon a n lit he af histles and boats were heard all day long until day. Tommy Atkins and Drink. The changes that a century b wrought in respect to the use of stron lquor were illustrated du cent meeting in Londo Army Temperance | now has 87,433 memberd of w hom 35,- 405 are In the In According to thero are now in the British army temperance section. a great change had dian army, 80 total abstaine: and 2,795 in the come dver th morality of the army in Indla since the days when it was the custom to provide every poidler with a “tot of " every morning, - wrl Curgon recalled that in 1812 wiien the Penlnsular wap was i1 the Duke of Welllnzton's “a drinking if not & drunk- 7 The idew Ulen was (hat 1h hard driniing man wes the best fight ing man p ere wus u direct rai between v constimad und co pige displa 1e duke lumsclt while h men de \\!lu hud commanded (reops i of century weuld gay that the best marching army the best fight army was army, quarier Women wasie a fol of powder whe: the enemy lsn't in sight entertaining York, home London, was the | in sea breeze cooled fhe and made the rest of the tful. Sunday there was a ¥ fog off shore, and the fog a cool breeze sprung up and hroughout the e figures presented, farl Roberts sald & sober N With the New Perfection Ovon, the New Perfection Stove ke the mest ;complete i It is just as quiek and handy, toe, NEW ‘lokfiv | carbon | Lamps are selling at such low | Quite Py Just Now— When:'a' New$Perfect10n Comes in_at the Door Heat and Dirt Fly Out 1| at the Window: What would it mean to you to have ‘ heatand dirt benished from yourkitchen this summer—to be free fivmflwbluzmg range, free from ashes and soot? | STANDARD OIL’ CO‘MPANTO!"NEW_YORK) | daily. FARES-—15 cents one way 25 cents Round Trip. Norwich Pier (Rose Wharf) Franklin Square. New London Pier—Rear Union Ry. Station, Foot State Street. THAMES NAVIGATION' CO,, NORWICH, CONN. We serve the finest ice Cream in the city in our Ladies’ Grill Room: til midnight. WAUREGAN HOUSE The Parker-Davenport Co, Dropristors. ‘Qverhauling and Repair Work —OF ALL KINDS ON— | AUTOMOBILES, CARRIAGES, WAG- | ONS, TRUCKS and CARTS. Open un- Mechanical repairs, painting, trim- ming, upholstering and wood work. Blacksmithing in all its branches. Scatt & Clark Corp You cannot afiord to use lamps while Mazda prices as at the present time. 25 Watts s 50| 5907 10515 North Main St. 40 Watts 5 60 Watts 100 Watts Manufactured by the General Electrio Company, FOR SALE BY C. V. PENDLETON, Jr., 10 Broadway. PAYYOUR BILLS BY CHEQUE on the Uncas National Bank In this way you will know the exact cost of your lving and always have the best kird of a receipt in the re- turned endorsed cheque, Courteous and liberal treatment ex- tended to every depositor whether the account be large or small. We solicit your patronage. THE UNCAS NATIONAL BANK, Telephone 65. 42 Shetucket Street. Straw Hat Cleaner 10 cents One package will LlL‘fl]l four hats. DUNN’S Pharmacy 50 MAIN ST. -~ LANG Ory Cleaner and Dyer 157 Franklin St . SUITS PRESSED 50z | Our Wagon Calls Everywhers But not so busy but what we can promptly attend to anything you may need in our line, CONTRACT WORK of every de- scription promptly attended to by men who know how to do it. Building ma- terials in stock at all times, Estimates cheerfully given. C. M. WILLIAMS, Tel. 370. 216 Main Street. JEWETT CITY HOTEL New and Up-to-date in every partioular, Frocrietom (eng medium 1m «qual o The Bul- sul We have equal facilities for producing fine work in paint- ing and Paper Hanging and Interior Decoratingg. Our prices are low and consistent with good work. We earnest- ly solicit a share of your This Stove % patronage. ‘| || The Fanning Studios, 31 Willew St, Norwich, Conn. It saves It saves Fuel It saves—YOU A Beautiful Line of = || Automobile Robes | in Mackintosh, Woolens, Mo- l-mrl. TheL.L. Chapman Co. 14 Bath $t., Norwich, Cona, | BT SoN, Mass.