Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 26, 1912, Page 6

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Would Be Westerly's Postmaster Mlthough Cléarles J. Butler's Term Does Not Expire For Two Years, Candidates Already in the Field—Dominico Ter- ranova Dies by His Own Gun While Duck Hunting— Charles Vargillis Injured—Death of Alfred A. Lang- worthy. Alfred Amos Lengworthy died Mon- He was a student d furnished many arti- cles for the public press and delivered carefully prepared addresses on various subjects. He joined the Seventh Day Baptist church of Hopldnton, in which he was ordained deacon. He served regularly as a missionary deacon in the church at Dunn’s Corners, Wester- ly, and was ordained deacon of that, chureh, thus becoming a deacon in both He did extensive work in served the churches efficiently in various capaci- day in his 72d of literature es. the Bible classes and ties. Mr. Langworthy was born April 23, 1841, and married Jane Munroe,daugh- ter of Samuel and Serah Aldrich Mun- Mrs. Langworthy died several years ago. Two adopted daughters survive. He leaves a broth- er, Charles Henry Langworthy, and a roe, Dec. 29, 1866. sister, Mrs, William L. Kenyon. Dominico Terranova, a quarryman resident of Bradford in the town o Westerly, was accidentally shot and tnaanty’ Khed o the shore of Watoh- eral miles from the vil- v Rt ‘With his brother, Louils, Michaelo Terranova, & nephew, and Santo Turano, he went to the pond Saturday, the party spend-% ing the night in a shanty near the In the early morning they went Then they returned to the point of depart- ure, and Dominico Terranova was the Iast to leave the skiff. The other three men had started for the shanty Whe31 will reach the century mark Wednes- | lage, Punday afternoon. pond. out in a skiff, duck bunting. they heard the report of a gun, an turning, saw Terranova fall. When | they reached him he was dead. It is evident that in getting out of trigger struck against some part of the boat | and the gun was discharged. The con- tents struck Terranova in the forehead and the front part of the head was It is probable that after making the boat fast, he reached for the gum, taking hold oghlt e weapon towards him, when it was dis- The medical examiner of the town was notified, and after ex- amigation the body was removed to an undertaking establishment in Hope for burial in the boat with his gun the practically blown off. near the muzzle and drawing charged. Valley and prepared Westerly. Mr. Terranova was 52 veans of age, and besides a widow leaves four daugh- ters, Banta, Jeanette, Mary and Gladys Terranova, and four sons, Frank, Lou- is, Michaelo, and Joseph Terranova. Louis is in the engineer’s department of the navy and is serving on the tor- pedo boat McColl The deceased was employed for sev- eral years in the Newall quarries L?‘fl the was familiarly was 8 general favorite among workmen, where he kmown as “Patsy” Terranova. ‘While hunting, Charles Vargillis had — GETS-IT For Corns Really a Wonder New Way, Painless, Safe and Sure “Quit That! GETS-IT Will ‘Get’ Any Corn.” The mew kind of corn cure; the only sure kind; the omly easy, safe, pain- less kind is here. It's what corn- puurfi people have been looking for ever since the age of shoes. Does it really do the work? Well just ome tria] will prove it e name of this big surprise is “GHETH-IT,” because it gets it. You don’t have to wrap your toes in ban- 4 . There are no plasters. no salves. a: is more, “GETS-IT" will never, abgolutely can't, hurt or make the true flesh sore, as many other corn “things” da, it gets on the skin it won't, cam’t hurt or injure the flesh. Apply it In two seconds. It's guaranteed, or yegr money Is refunded. “GETS-IT,” 25 'oup m:{m sells cents ottle, or direct if you wish, e Sk o For Your Dining Room You cannot give too much care to the furnishing of your dining room. If you need a Dining Table, Dining Room Chairs or a Buffet, try ours, they will add much to the appearance of your dining room. You cannot give too much attention to the furnishing of your diming room. It is of as much importance as the Thanksgiving dinner itself, SHEA & BURKE 37-45 Main Street. FUNERAL DIRECTORS TELEPHONE J. H. GEORGE The Piano Tuner? Seientific Chiropody For rheumatism and all kindred ail- ments try the ELECTRIC LIGHT Treatment. James Dawson, Phone 524 Lady Attendant -~ DENTIST IR, E. J. JONES -qite 46, Shannon Building ake elavator Bhetuclet street on- ¢ 'Foome " Rutherford H. Snow _ TheBeanHill ~ MONUMENTAL MAN Room 26 Central Bidg, a-narrow escape from serious injury under peculiar eircumstances. He dis- charged his fowling piece, and the shot happened to strike a rock at short range. . A small piece of the rock was chipped off, and in some unaccount- able way struck Vargillis directly over the right eye, cutting quite a gash, but without injury to the eye. Mr. Var- gillis is a residént of Pawcatuck and the accident occurred while in the woods in the town of Stonington. He! hurried from the woods and sought medical attendance, and felt greatly relieved when assured that the eye had escaped injury. Though the term of Charles J. But- ler, postmaster at Westerly, does not expire for two years, Horace Swan is| circulating a petition asking the presi- | dent-elect to appoint him successor to Mr. Butler. Andrew Farrell, the local democratic leader, and George Bray, a | lifelong democrat, are also aspirants for the office. When President Wilson | is inaugurated and the expiration o ! the term of the present postmaster | nears expiration, there will probably | be several other candidates, among | them John Allen, a thorough democrat, | ‘who never took part in any caucus ex- cept democratic, and who is the dean of the Westerly letter carrlers. Mr. | Allen has been in the postal service for | about twenty years, and will undoubt- edly seek promotion. Local Laconics. Mrs. Betsey Slocum of Pawcatuck | | day. Ex-Lieut. Govermor Ralph C. Wa- trous was a visftor in Westerly Mon- day. Maurice Sherman of New London, | formerly of Westerly, is here visiting | relatives. There is no improvement in the con- dition - of Louis H. Eddy, who was | stricken with apoplexy Saturday. According to a Westerly man now resident at Brewsters Neck, there are seven days and two Sundays in a week in Westerly. | The contract has beem awarded for the tiling In the new town building and courthouse, and the work will be com- menced this week. % The body of Daniel Babcock arrived | in Westerly from Phoenix Monday aft- | ernoon, for burial in the family lot at River Bend cemetery. i General Walker of Providence, arch- ftect of the new town hall and court- | house, was in Westerly Monday on | business connected with the building. Next Friday is the day set by the! town council for the hearing on liquor | licenses applications, and the writ of | certioria against the action of the councilmen in the count of license bal- lots is to be answered on Monday. | The granite being used in the new | postoffice is inferior te the native stock and costs less, Because it is cheaper | is the reason it is used, as it satisfies the terms of the contract. All granite looked alike to the makers of the con- tract. Walter G. Bliven, who was stricken with paralysis while in his power boat in the Pawcatuck river about two months ago, sustained a second and fatal shock Monday morning. He was 68 years of age and a fisherman by occupation. Big additions are being made to the plant of the Bradford Dyeing associa- tion, and more are in contemplation. The plant is in partial operation, but | the volume of product is no greater| than was formerly produced by the| Pike plant, which was purchased by the English concern. Michael Devine, for several years connected with the Dixon house, was in Westerly, Monday, to visit Louis H. Eddy, a former manager of the house, now seriously ill. Mr. Devine is now employed on the New London line boats to New York, at present assign- ed to the steamer Maine. President Thornton of the Bradford Dyeing association, of Bradford, Efng- land, is on a visit of inspection at the big plant of the company in Bradford, town of Westerly. He is pleased with the layout of the new golf grounds near the plant, which were formally opened Saturday, with President Thornton striking the first ball. STONINGTON. Visit of Red Men Postponed—Soocial and Personal Items. | | | Saturday evening the rehearsal for the Old Folke concert was in charge of Prof. W. O. Turnmer of Willimantic, whose energy and experience as con- ductor is making the work most ef- fective. Manuel Clay is suffering from a bad cut on his right hand, the injury oo- curring Thursday, when he fell while at work on the wharf near his hoat. The hand is swollen badly. The Keemo club is preparing for a dance on Thanksgiving eve. Visit Postponed. The official visit of the state grand officers and Talotem tribe of Red Men, which was to have been made Friday evening, was postponed, the engage- ment having been cancelled by tele- gram to Henry B. Noyes. They will make a visit here at the next regular meeting of the tribe. Schooner J. 8. Ferry, which has been in use since last March in carry- ing’ coal and sand between New York and Stonington, was towed up the Pawcatuck river Saturday morning by the tug Westerly, and will go out of commission for the winter. Borough Briefs. Carl A. Koelb has returned from a business trip to New York. Frank Lyucy has returned from a hunting triff. B has returned from J. J. Meehan Lowell, Mass. Normal Training School Inspector Darney was in Worcester to attend the wedding of a relative Monday. Henry Gardiner spent Sunday in Providence. Mrs. Raymond G. Hopper returned to Orange. N. J., after spending a few days here. Miss Pearl Thompson of New Lon- dont'!s the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Vin- cent G W. Howard of New London is vis- iting friends in town. Steamers Reported by Wireless. Newport, Nov. 25.—Steamer Kroon- land, Antwerp for New York, 193 miles east of Bandy Hook at 11.20 a. m. Dock 830 a. m. Tu A Cape Race, Nov. 35.—Steamer Taor- mina, Naples for New York, 1,000 miles east of Sandy Hook at noon. Dock at 9 e, m. Thursday. Biasconset, Mass,, Nov. 25.—Steamer Amerfka, Naples for New York, 420 miles east of Sandy Hook at § a. m. Dock 18.80 p. m. Tuesday. Cape Race, N, ¥, Nov. 25—Steamer Montrose, Antwerp for Montreal, 208 miles east at 8 a. m. A bundle of unthreshed wheat or oats {8 a good thing for the hens to work oven, Al Trolleys Leal To A Money-saving Sale of Umbrellas 98¢ and $1.50 Commencing This Morning YOU CAN'T TRUST THE WEATHER MAN The man who prophesied rain for last Satu.day had faith and the courage of his con- We don’t prop 1esy but we do believe that it’s going to rain victions, but it didn’t rain. A Folding some time, and WHEN IT DOES YOULL GET WET Umbre“a IF YOU HAVE NO for 98¢ or $1.50 Either Men’s or Women’s. Your first chance to get UMBRELLA. a good Folding Umbrella for either of these two low price An umbrella which will fol and fit into your suit cas The handles, which are d s. d e e. tachable, are mainly mission effects or trimmed with silve . in the Directoire shape or pop- ular crook styles. LIGHT, STRONG FRAME AND GLORIA COVER, CLOSE ROLLING, - 98¢ and $1.50 Rainproof Gloria 98¢ and $1.50 Good gloria cover, paragon frame with strong steel rod, close rolling umbrel- las with plain Mission, carved or silver trimmed handles. The Business Center of Norwich Umbrellas For Men and Women, Two qualities. 08¢ and $1.50 Ladies’ Silk Umbrellas $1.50 For your own use or for a Christmas WHERE'S YOUR UMBRELLA ? IT’S HERE. 98¢ and $1.50 WILSON SUFFERS SHARP | ATTACK OF INDIGESTION. | | Compelled to Forego Visit to the Ber- | muda Parliament. ] | Hamilton, Bermuda, Nov. 25.—Presi- dent-elect Wilson's indisposition today prevented him from attending the sion of the Bermuda parliament. E ly in the afternoon the pr crossed the ferry to fu to be present during a debalte on the tariff, but he suffere sharp attack of indigestion and was | obliged to return to his cottage. The condition of much improved tonight. He &pent the evening resting and said that he e pected to be fully recovered tomorro TO SAVE BABY’'S LEG BY SKIN GRAFTING. Child of Actress Charlotte Harrington | Severely Burned. | Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. .—“Baby” George Harrington, 6 months old son | of Mrs. Charlotte Harrington, an act- ress, who lost her life in the St George hotel fire a week ago, is being rushed east today, in an effort to save its life. It will be placed under the care of a Chicago skin specialist. The baby was so severely burned that at first it was feared it would be necessary to amputate one leg, but it was decided later to try skin grafting. On the same train with the child is the body of the mother. PRESIDENT GOMPERS ON THE SICK LIST. Unable to Attend Meeting of Building Trades Department of A. F. of L. Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 25.—Samuel Gompers, president of the American | Federation of Labor, was prevented by iliness from participating in the open- ing of the annual convention of the| building trades department of the fed- | eration this morning, but is not seri- cusly indisposed. The strain of the two Weeks’ meetipg of the major body and a cold contracted om Saturday kept him ‘in his room at a hotel yester- day and today, but it was said tonight that he likely will be out tomorrow. Every time a pessimist dies people forget to misg him. gift one of th thing. Th! brella for $ . A close brella plain wood or m cllas is just the rolling strong frame and trimmed handles, with $1.50 CONGRESSMEN BEGIN TO ARRIVE AT WASHINGTON. House Managers to Consider Impeach- ment Case Tomorrow. 5.—Dozens of from now un- when the last| gress begins, ar- on today. n of the jud called a meeting St the house who will prosecute the impeachr Robert E. A e court. The house managers are prepared to go on with the case imme upon the con- vening of the session, and it is e: pected the trial will be concluded by the Christmas holiday adjournment. Representative rkman of Flor- ida, chairman of the house rivers and harbors committee, has called a m ing of his mittee for Wednes when estim r the big so- will be discussed. for i it is Dbelieved that the bill will total | about $50,000,000 ah reported to the| house. OBITUARY. United States Sonator Isidor Rayner. Washington, Nov. 25.—Senator Isidor Rayner of Maryland, one of the lead- ing democrais of the United States senate and a man whose name was offered to the Baltimore convention by William J. Bryan a suitable candi date for the presidential nomin 3 died here today at the end a long il from continued attacks ki Se! r had been in a coma- tose state since last Wednesday, with only one or two slight rallies. His severe illness covered a period of about six weeks, dating from the efforis ade in the joint political debate with Bourke Cochrane at Baltimore, ate in September. Physicians com- pelled him to retire from the campaign immediately after that and he re- turned to his Washington home, where he died at 6.20 o’clock this morning. A hook is provided on a new porta- ble electric desk lamp so it may be hung on a bed or other furniture for a reading light. The | before it estimates from | eers for some $40,000,000 | for river and harbor improvement, and | | Norwich, Conn. | Riedelbach, “HUMAN BOMB” APPEARS AS HIS OWN ATTORNEY. || Man Who Set Los Angeles by the Ears in Court. Cal, Nov. to the p Los Angeles, known \ | station, appeared as his own attorney | tc tion. The hearing was brief. told the court he I make and no testimony was directed to plead’l: vy during his preliminary examina- Riedelbach “objection to er. Arrivals, 24, Caledonia,from Steamship At Glasgow: Nov. New York. At London: Montreal. At Liverpool: Név Montreal. At Queenstown: 25, Nov. Sicilian, from Tunisian,from Nov. 25, rpool. Mantevideo, £ymric, At New York: Nov. 25, Minnehaha, from London. HOW TO TREAT DRE Growing children play hard and work hard at school, which with rapid growth uses up an of energy and vitality replaced. v that must be is tired all the delicate and I, our delicious d i build them ite, sound healthy time, up, create a flesh and mu: Mary Lang of Altoona, Pa., writes: |} “Ever since childhood I have been weak and delicate and my blood has been_thin and poor. forms of treatment did me no good, but last spring I took Vinol and now I am so much stronger and .better that I want you to know it. I don't know when I have felt so well and vigorous as I have since taking Vinol.” If Vinol fails to do just what we say we will give back your money. Broadway Pharmacy, G. G. P. 8. For any skin trouble try our Saxo Balve. We guarantee ft. Also in 10c tins At children’s teatime, four o’clock, Along comes Hans with knock, knock, knock! He gives a smile and merty wink, He knows what children like to drink. “Let Grown-ups have their cup of tea; But for the children let it be RONA,” says Hans, “for I've observed The children’s joy when RONA'’S served.” tins 25¢ R VAN HOUTEN'S NA _IMPORTED DUTCH to offer.” He | normous amount | Many different | | | | AILING CHIL-| 21 i | | Engler, ; TRAVELERS' DIRECTONY, New L.ondon (NORWICH) Line —-TO— NEW YORK STEAMERS Maine and City of Lowell Choose this route next time you f' to New York. You'll have a delightful voyage on n{ Island Sound and a superb view of the wonderful sky lins und water front of Manhattan Steamer leaves New Lomao, except Sunda; ue New York, Ples st River, at 6.45, and Pler 4v, North River, 7 o'c{ach next morning. Meal Borviee & la Carte; Staternnme, NORWICH $l .8_0. O . New England Steamship Co. Island. at 11 p. NEW YORK New York CHELSEA LINE Fare $1 Freight and passenger service direct to New York, From Norwich Tuesdays, Thurs- ays, Sundays, at 5.15 p. m. New York, Pler 22, Hast River, foot Roosevelt Street, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, at 6 p. m. TFreight recelved unt'l 5 p. m. F. V. KNOUSE, Agent, PANAMA CANAL™ WEST INDIES WINTER CRUISES JAN:16 28 Davs FEB20. $175Us F=HOTEL== GREGORIAN NEW YORK CITY, T Loy BROADWAY. 414 gtortes Luixerious, le Nearest am , shope and depots, NONE. R R AT ANY PRICE. 800 Rooma, each with privete bath, . r & good Foom and bath, $2 zr OTHERS UP TO $2.50. 8 DELIGHTFUL CRUISES TO THE West Indies, Panama Canal, Bermuda and the Spanish Main Leaving New York by the Palatial S.S. MOLTKE Jan. 4, 23; Feb. 25; March 29, and the S.S. VICTORIA LUISE Jan. 15; Feb. 8; Mch. 11; Apr. 10. 16 Days. $145 axpue g . $160 28 .54 $175 Also cruises to the Orlent, Around the World, Italy and Egypt, etc. Send for booklet stating cruise HAMBURG - AMERICAN LINE 41-45 BROADWAY, N. Y., or Loeal Agents STORAGE Largest capacity in the city. | A N. CARPENTER 23 Commerce St. All kinds of Mason Build- ing Materials, Small Trap Rock for driveways and walks. CONTRACTOR FOR EVERYTHING MISS ELLA M. POTTER Instructor of Piano and Harmony Room 6, Alice Bldg. Tel. 968 SKTURDAY GANDY

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