Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 24, 1912, Page 6

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TROLLEY ROADS JOIN AT WESTERLY Groton & Stonington Cars Will Run Over Pawcatuck Valley 3 Rails to Rnlwl;i Terminal—War Maneuvers. Interesting Shore Residents—Tax Receipts May Shrink From New tate Law. street bridge. The committeemen in- dulged all soris of comment, some ! of which was intended to be humeorous, One of the humorists remarked as drills were be driven through the Work was commenvced Tuesday morn= | . the aclual work of connee\xngl 15 of the Groten and Stoningion ¢ Railway cempany that term! « ths State and town bounda: lin on the Broad street bridge witii| deep cement r ed: “There sure is a the rails of the Pawcatuck Valley | model bass on this job, for he keep Street Rallway company at the junc- | the str work. Another re- tion of Main and Broad streets, a dis- | marked picking, here, and tance of about 150 feet, about half the | ple eterring 10" the distance being on thd steel bridge that | of pickaxe. Another s epans. the Pawcatuck river, which 1s|the words of a former town council- of dome comstruction, with roadbed | man, ‘That Connecticut road will never nd until the fare be- Stonington is re- mbout two feet in depth. This read- | enter Rhoc Ded is of solld cement-concrete to | tween West within three inches of the surface, and | duce the digging is necessarily slow, as the | St road material almost equals in hard- | those ness the Westerly granite. It is neces- | i yther gated iron domes » some of the croakers sary in order to properiy place the tiesYy Y oW never stand the to dig to the center of the top of the |strain; that they would corrode and domes and about three feet wider than | that the roadbed would drop into the the length of the tles. It will probably | river. Wish some of those eroal require three days to clear the o | were v to note the remark: on the bridge for the laying of the rails | preserved condition of that corrug iron and the entir: and the preparation of the space be- |lron sfon. ; ! nd is an easy task in comparison. | hsence of corro- the opinfon of the contractor the member of the large mails will be connected by Saturday of ; ¢ ad some com- the present week, and probably trolley | ment to make W that is in gars from the Groton-Stonington line | Keeping with ti essive policy of will come into Westeriy territory for | the trolley roads ring in Westeriy the first time next Suaday. under the new management. The bridge over the Pawcatuck was bl The naval manoeuv, ress, with N ing as an Quonacontat built vears ago and the hardened condlition of the roadbed gave evidence of the thoroughness of the work, which 18 fully up to the guarantee of 25 years. now in prog- as a base, are serv- traction for Weekapaug, Pleasant “View angd & The bridge will be strengthened | Waich Hill, as movements of mi wherever necessary by the concern w e are plainly vi that built the bridge and at the e » shore at i pense of the trolley companles inte: battle ested. The plan contem te: of the cars into Westerly, and to the raflway statton, which will eventually De the terminal for all troliey lines en- tering Westerly. This change will re- Heve the congested conditions in West Broad and Mechanic streets ciused by the freight department, as all that part of the business will be handled at the freight depot in Raliroad avenue, Some time in the not distant future conmec- tons will be made so that the Groton- Stonington cars can run to Watch Hill direct without going Into Dixon square and back and fill to get on the main Ine of the Pawcatuck Valley road. The management of the trolley lines are spending immense sums in extend- Ing and improving the system, evi- dently having more faith in the future growth of Westerly than many of its oldest Inhabitants, made rur coming from ti Judith il the running to a point about View and before re- now run direct between 5 r v has purchaseq vitt a house and of Chestnut street dland, where s Unless some remedy is applisd thers will be shrinkage in the receipts of taxation to pay the expenses of the town of Westerly the ensuing There {2 a new state law which s fies that Intangible property shall taxed at 40 cents om each $100. At the financial meeting of the town of West- erlv the customary of Non Sibi ciub of urch enjoved a > new tug West- than v ooney, George tax $1.50 or ]| hottom and John Hood nprise each $100 of taxable property, tangible tee appointed by and intangible, was lewled as usual, and without due regard for the new state law. This has caused a compli- cation that will tax the combined lega! and business capacity of the town gov- ernment to smooth out. Westerly The $1.50 tax was based upon the . rly. that estimated expenses for the vear and 1dard of ability the sum realized from taxes on that rge H. Utter basis is actoally ired. With 40 » Tyler P cents deducted for intangible property, ppointed as the recelpts w materially reduced epublican na al committee and has ey assumed the du- ties in Ne¢ York It was generally understood that Prof. A. . § ¥ there was scarolty of laborers in West- | na- e (o s e state erly, still at one iime Tuesday there) Jonn 5 Toonr ot w discover were just 61 unemployed men servinig [\hp sinte N Lp Lon S€CT as a citizen’s committee on the job of trolley track extension on the Broad Bristol, v andidate Lillian Russell’s Warning. Sore Feet: Bad Health Rt. rde Island. He mmodore Oliver ) of I Lilllan Russell is a physical wonder. Now in mature s, but having pre- e T matte s gl it o e company of | the Chicags Tri va: cchased the the feet, harde mem lamented the body, essential Fabric company; has f race quicker.” d the best known BUSINESS M MOVIN EN FAVOR TO NEW QUARTERS. to ience for all foot the pores ssolve tw) cide comprand in afimen and removes the cause tablespoontu a basin of warm water porting Public Utilities Commission in this for fu Against C. V. R. R, s foet limantic, July 23— The board of trade nd Willimantic | z Busines§ Men’ ociation held its quartarly meet \esday evening in stoek or will Loom Opera I i T 5 3 L 1 Ier ho! buildin; The vl SO Y five sent|rules fttee; through its chai e Ryrigr §ulo; | man, s ¥ 2ht, reported weaste mone vorat 12 the quarter remedirs ot f1om | from the pres front buildin m ation to AMarble Main street, Fol- < on g Fr to [ been ently. The capi- | health. Irritation | tal stoc 00 and the incorpor- from sore feet of- | ators C. Moore, Jo V. ten causes seriousj Moore, Mocore. Tk 1si- nervous disorders, | ness of is the manufac- and nothing brings | ture of fabrics - Will Locate in Marble Block—Sup- | ONE-PIECE DRESSES all marked down half price. Wedn‘esday We Give Double Royall Gold Trading Stamps, CALL AND GET YOUR SHARE. The Ladies’ 248 Main Street Franklin The Ladies’ Specialty Store [T This is Bargain Week ~ In This Store COLORED SHIRT WAISTS, 50c value for 38c. WHITE LAWN SHIRT WAISTS, 75¢ value for 59¢. WHITE LAWN SHIRT WAISTS, $1.00 value for 79. WHITE LAWN-SHIRT WAISTS, $1.25 value for 89c. WHITE LAWN SHIRT WAISTS, $1.50 value for $1.29. WHITE LENE SKIRTS, $1.00 value far 79¢. L WHITE LENE SKIRTS, $1.25 value for 8c. WHITE LENE SKIRTS, $1.50 value for $1.29. WHITE CORDUROY SKIRTS, $2.00 value for $1.69. WHITE CORDUROQY SKIRTS, $3.00 value for $3.29. of white or colored materials, Specialty Co. Square, Norwich, Cona. | lowing the accepthnce of the report it was voted to effect the change Oc- tober 1, or as soon as the amalgaJ mated bodies become incorporated. "The moral support of the combined organizatlons was voted In sustain- | ing the public utilitied commission in its action to compel the Central Ver- railroad to restore the train or in the commission’s recent a result of the hearing held that commission, relative to v train service, provided that up- b n;x inquiry it is found that the public utilities commission is not & party to the appeal that has been taken by the rail ny. This committee was oppointed by President Knight to look out for the matter when it comes up. John F. Carr, John E. Brick and Judge Williamn A. Arnold. Plumbing and Heater for Fire Houses. ‘Willimantie, July 28— The fire committee of the board of aldermen met h the corporation counsel in the office of the city clerk Tuesday evening and went over the bids receiveq for plumbing to be per- fected and for a new heater to be in- stalled in the fire houses. Four bids | were received from Hollis H. Lyman, Morraty Rafferty, Welch and McCarty and Fred W. Gerrick. v | The contract was awarded to the Jatter, for his figure, $315, was the lowest bid. Fishermen's Protective Association Protests Against Heavy Gun Prac- tice—Drives Lobsters Away and Makes 1t Dangerous for Lobstermen. ing that the big gun practice ijsland forts has an immediate n in connection with the scar- rs, and that the target fire lives of fishermen and of valuable fishing ermen’s Protec- ited meeting ngers s in the los the Noank Monday night. ing protest drafted by the secre- tery of the association: L. v Stimson, Sec- hington, D. C eting regularly en’'s Protective follow F the as the firing of Fort. Wright, endangers - of citi- ¢ ‘industry m hauling prevents them f; PS, wre in deep water, only be hauled at the turn of < water, and as the men and are dependent on thi they have thou- hich k that you will et practice dis- ing slack water and thus ucted to his resolution to the secre- JOHN LATHAM, Secretary of F. P. A. Noank, Conn., July, 1912, Lo () ————— (o) — o) e (o) ——— (] ODAYIS FREE STAMPDAY ¢ THIS MORNING " Final Clearance Sale of Summer Dresses reducxd from §5, §6, $7, $8.50 reduced from $8.50, $i0.50, $12.50, $15 The assortment comprises every prevailing style and every DRESSES $3.95 DRESSES $6.95 fashionable fabric and shade. () ———— () ————| / ) ——— (o) el ealelo) ———— () —— (V] This is the final mark down and YOUR last opportunity to supply your vacation needs at great savings. ath st u Women'’s and Misses’ Smart Apparel Moderately Priced. O O el OO0 el © 121-125 Main Street As a result the follow- | ng resolution | s | STONINGTON. , | Funeral of Charles N. Chesebro At- | | tendsd by Many Mournors—Deputy | Elliott Visited Pequot Council. | \ | The funeral services of late | Charles N, Chesebry were his residence on Water | day afternoon at o'clock. Rev. | | George B. Marston, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated at the lll)“\l“ and pald a high wibute to the deceased | as he was the oldest man in the munity. The Masons and fire corted the body to the cemete the Masons took charge of the s at the grave in nington ce: Many handsome flol the esteem in which Mr. C held In the community. were composed of members of A lodge, No. 57, F. and A. M, of w the deceased was a member. | Royal Arcanum Had Visitation. On_ Monday evening an interest held grom | street Tues- | com- | rers | ylum | h meeting was held of Pequot council, | No. 442, R. A. in_Brayton's hall. The | council was paid¥a visit from D. D.| Grand Regent Fred Elliott of New Britain, who made an eloquent address | during the evening, which was follow- ed by a social hour and refreshments. | Borough Meeting. | At the borough meeting held Monday | etening it was voted to grant permi sion to A. W. Wilbur to remove hi house from the present location on | Main street to the lot he recently pur- | chased of Miss Kelley on Grand street. | Bilis to the amount of $60 were order- | ed paid of the borough debt besides | the regular routine business transact- | ed. As soon as the sewer can be ex- | { tended the sum of about $400 will ac- crue to the treasury. Oil Around the Park. Residents of W have oll dawanuck park are i to sprinkled on the streets. | | The 1material was delivered here | barrels Monday and will be put with a sprinkler. Fifty Barrels of Mackerel. Capt. James Babcock made a haul | of fine mackerel from his Watch Hill | [ pound on Monday which filled nearly | 50 barrels. The catch of several barrels of chequit and | ixed fish which they shipped to mar- in | on | ) COLCHESTER | Death of Six Months’ Old Son of Sum- | mer Visitor—Congregational Picnic | | | | Today—Personal Notes, tephen Johnson, the six mont John J child of Mr. and Mrs. of New York, died in it Monday ‘afternoon on near Elgart's market death was cholera infantum. Mrs Johnson and child are boarding at one of the summer resorts in Salem and came up Monday to consult a physi- | cian. The remains were, taken in| charge by Undertaker J. J. Sullivan. | Frank E. Adams cf Westchester was | a Colchester visi onday. | Lebanon | Leverett Manwarring of was a caller in town Monda Harry Wickwire returned Monday evening from Hartford, where he has been for several weeks working with | the state police. ; Patrick Conners returned to TFitch- | ville Monday after a few days’ visit with his mother, Mrs. F. J. Hudson, | on ‘Broadw | Joseph Kelley returned to Middie- | town Monday, where he is working in | the insurance business, after spending | Sunday at his home on Pleasant street. i Hearry Groobert was a in Lebanon and Bozrah Tuesday The annual picnic of the Sunday school of the Congregational church is being held today (Wednesday) at Hayward's lake, The members of the school and friends assembled at {he | chapel at 9 o'clock and were carried down in large team served at noon. B fishing are included A lunch will be ng, bathing and n the sports of | Hebron and party ester callers Monday in Mr, | touring - car John Condren was a dletown Mond: sShertff Wickwire w. Monday on court bus visitor in 5 in Westchester ness. | Irving Watkinson returned to Nor. ich Tuesday i in his touring car after a fi ’ visit in town. | John Kn of Middletown, who is caring for his father, who is seriously ill at his home here, spent Sunday with his family in Middletowh. | Colchester grange held a meeting in Grange hall Tuesday evening. VETERAN POLICEMAN ASKS TO BE RETIRED. Patrolman Joseph Walter of New Lon- don Finds His Health Failing. Patrolman Joseph Walter of New London, who was 67 years old on June 19, made application Monday afternoon to be retired. He has been sick a week and on advice of his physician that he would be benefited by vetirement, while further chances would retard impravement, the officer gave' his ap plication to Chairman Ryan of the pulice conimittee, Patrohman Walter | i suffers from = liver trouble | The retirement of Patrohaan Walter leaves Capiain Haven the only Civil war veteran in the department. Officer Walter was a cavalryman and a sailor during two difierent enlistments in the war. He has been in police service for a0 vears, interrupted by his resig- natien and reappointment to thT force I 28 years ago. E ) Burdick Bros. had a |} Dress Hats at $1.98 Vomer's Dress trats — a choice our entire line that sold 56.98 at $1.98 cach. up to WOMEN’S HOSIERY— 25¢c value at. .. ... 100 pairs of Women's Hosiery go on is a r assortment of styles and Silk Lisle in a varlety of colors, Blac regular 25c Hoslery MILLINERY ALo®me ‘Ancther deep price cut in Women’s Dress Hats. Our entire stock of Fine Dréss Hats, including Paris Hats, Gage Hats and our own Pattern Hats — former prices up to $18.50, reduced now " $4.95 The materials alone are worth tyo and three times the price. Outing Hats at 39¢ Trimmed Outing Hats—a choice of our entire line of Women's, Misses’ and Children’s, at 3%, value up to $1.98. sale today at a special price. Thefe weights, including Black Lace Lisle, ck Hosiery, silk embroidered, etc.— At Fifteen Cents a Pair Women whp want the color they want in MEN'S BATHING SU $1.00 Bathing Suits 79¢ Men's Navy Bathing Suits, plain and some trimmed—regular Suits at 79¢. $2.19 this offering. some $1. wre Worsted PBathing Suits, bathing stockings to match thelr suits may find just ITS---A Special Sale $1.50 Bathing Suits $1.19 and Worsted Two- Suits in navy, 50 value at $1.19, $2.19 Cotton athing v trimmed—3 \,uluc are navy, marcon »aml silver— Va}lle $5.00 Bathing Suits $3.98 $5.00 Bathing Suits $4.19 Men's Pure Worsted Bathing Suits, olors are navy. maroon or Jlain or trimmed—regular $5.00 Suits t $3.98. . VACATION LUGGAG For those who are going away . At 79¢—Water-proof Suit Cases, made with metal frame, regular price plain Men's Pure Worsted Bathing Suits,| combinaticns regular at $4.19. E---A Special Sale Note these Special Values. Trunks — All Kinds $1.00. STEAMER TRUNKS At $419 — value $ 500 i A g T S g s B At $10.95 — value $12.00 price. $4.00. : ST CANVAS COVERED TRUNKS At uperior quality Cowhide PRl T et e cloth lined, regular AL g At $4.19 Leather Traveling Bags, | BASSWOOD TRUNKS made with metal frame and At 8698 — value $ 8.00 leather Jined, regular price $3. At $8.69 — value $10.00 WARDROBE TRUNKS—the ldeal Trunk for #ny kind of a trip. -There is a place for everything. At th prices: $17.95, value value $30.00 $29.75, value $35.00 WAISTS--SKIRTS $1.50 Waists at $1.39 ity White Waists $1.50 Women's fine » variety value at $1.3° $1.25 Seco Silk Waists» at 85¢ qua. styles—regular Women’s Waists, Blac dainty Lingerie styl value £$1.25 White Skirts 89c Women's White L de with pockets value at 89c. ne Skirts, regular $§1.25 made Skirts and regular $3.98 value, 8¢c—Children's Ribbed Vests, sorted styles, value 123c. At as §aot 11c—Children’s Lisle Ribbed Vests, sleeveless and short sleeves, value 15¢, / 14c—Children’s Ribbed Vests and Pants, all sizes, value 1%c. 19c—Children's fine Lisle Under- wear, a yles, value 25c. gAt 9c—Boys’' Athletic Ribbed Shirts, sleeveless, value 15c. --- Special Values $2.25 Waists at $1.89 Women's Walists in some of regular $2.25 Waists at $1.89, k and Blue at 85c, $1.50 White Skirts $1.19 Women's . White Cotton Corduro; Skirts, well made throughout — reg ular $1.50 value at $1.19, 1$3.98 White Cotton Corduroy Skirts $2.48 Women's White Skirts of fine quality cotton corduroy, eplendidly at $2.4 KNIT UNDERWEAR---Women’s and Children’s At %c—Women's Ribbed Vests, neck styles, value 12%c. of styles, value 16c. At 14c—Women's Vests in all th wanted shapes, value 19c. N At 18c—Women's Lisle fine At 18c—Women's Ribbed Pants, lac trimmed, value 25c. lace trimmed, value 25c, At 89c—Women's fine This i8 a remarkable offering of fine fis genuine Imported .Irish Dimity, mora than 100 different designs and c fioral designs—regular 25c Imported On sale at Wash Goods WHITE GOODS- fPart of a purchase of 17, ular weaves of the season: At 93¢, regular price 15¢ 5000 yards of Fancy White Goods, including Lenos, Dimities, Dotted Muslin, Ete.—regular 12%c and 15c ‘White Goods at 9%c¢ a yard. At 12Y5c, regular price 19¢ Fancy White Goods in all this sea- son's. newest patterns and -most popular weaves — regular 17c and 19¢ White Goods at 12igc a yard. At 16c, regular price 25¢ FaEncy White some of the finest attractive designs regular 19c and = yard, Goods, comprising grades and most of the season— 2%¢ value at l6c a Porteous Fifteen Cents a Yard quality Wash Goods. olorings, incinding dots, Irish Dimity at Department in hasement --Special Values - 500 yards and including some of the most pop- At 12Y5c, regular price 17¢ and Stripes, 28 inches wide, splendid assortment — regular 17 White Goods at 12%c a yard. At 16c, regular price 25¢ Extra fine quality White Goods, inches wide, including Dimities checks and stripes regular value at 16c a yar At 25c, regular price 49¢ ete, — value at in plaids, regular yard. stripes, to 4%¢ 26¢ & Mitchell Co. thel most attractive stvles of the geason—, Seco Silk Walsts as well v Vests, plain and lace yokes, value 25c.| At 19ce—Women's Ribbed Union Sults,| Lisle TUnfon| Suits, several styles, value $1.00, 25¢ Imported Irish Dimity at 15¢ a yard The material It s full 28 inches wide and comes in stripes and Fine quality White Dimity Checks]| in al silver, | made coat style, very attractive color| 5.00 Suits) ¥ low At 1ic—Women's Vests in a varety| el el 1000 yards of White Novelty Volles,] these are| 4 -—TO— / 4 NEW YORK ™ STEAMERS Chester W. Ghapin and Gity of Lowsl Choose next X CHELSER LINE Fare $1 Freight and passenger serwice direct to New X From Norwich Tuesdays, Thure- "fi" Sundays, at 5.15_p. m, ew York, Pler 13, Bast Rtver, foot Roosevelt Street, rm‘n ‘Wednesdays, Fridays, at § p. E Freight recelvsd unt!l § p. m. Agsut, F. V. KNOUSE, FAMOUS FOR ITS BEAUTIFUL SCENERY THE THAMES RIVER fetween Norwich and New Londen Brand New Doubled Decked EXCURSION BOATS Yantic and Shetugket (Capacity 300 passengers each.) Plying between the twe citiss every two hours, affording a delightful out- ing. A boat leaves either d11a.m 1,3andB y. FARES—15 cents one way 25 cents Round Trip. Norwich Pier (Rose Wharf) Frankiin . Square. New London Pier—Rear Unien Ry. Station, Foot State Street. THAMES NAVIGATION CO., | NORWICH, CONN. Steamer GARDINER Leaves Norwich (Hall’ Wharf) forthe Beaches week days 1.15 and 7 p. m. Last | boat to Ocean Eud: only. Sundays 9.30 a. m., 2 p. m. Last boat to Ocean Beach only NEW LONDON TO LONG Steamer of the Montauk da | ISLAND— Steamboat Co.s _line leaves New ndon, Conn., for Greenport, Shelter Island and Say Harbor, weekdays, 16 a. m, 4.10 Harbor, returnin ‘ HANDSOME Blazer Coats to close at $3.25 from $8.00 each. A few left at The Toggery Shop 291 Main Street, Norwich, C LANG Ory Cleaner and Dyer 157 Frankiia SL SUITS PRESSED 50p Our Wagon Calls- Everywhers Tire Vaughn Foundry Co. Nos. 11 to 25 Ferry St, MILL, CASTINGS . Orders Receive Prompt Attentiom WALL PAPERS A late spring leaves us with ag ex- tremely largs stock of new on hand, and to move them nnve’ decided to cut tl pfla-“fi You can have the of 1t Wy selecting at once. PAINTING and DECORATING are our speciaity. P. F. MURTAGH 92 and 94 West Main 80 ‘Phone. Hack, Livery and Boarding STABLE We guarantee our service te be the best at the most reasonable prices. MAHONEY BROS., Falls Aws Ples, Cake and Bread that cansot be excelbed FPlone your order, Frompt vervica LOUIS H. BRUNELLE 10 Gacter Ave, (East Side) AWNINGS. |m.=. BaYe your order now. Any slze and any eolor. Prompt attention. 3. Wo MALLETT, Tel.706-8

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