Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 25, 1913, Page 7

The Manhattan 121-125 Main Street Exceptional Values FOR TODAY CLOSING OUT ENTIRE REMAINING STOCKS OF WINTER APPAREL AT EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTIONS Long Coals now $10.00 Reduced from $15.00, $18.00, $20.00 Piwch and Astraghan Coats $15.00 Women's and Misses’ Suils $16.50 Reduced from $22.00, $25.00, $30.00, $35.00 Elegant Dresses now $1.50 Reduced from $10.00° $15.00, $18.00, $20.00 Twe Fuu/,wmv ~ DIvE - e Hiye noopLES EorrAND RED LETTER NIGHT FOR NEWSBOYS Bulletin Boys Were in »Strong For Noodles Fagan’s Carnival At the Auditorium—Theatre Jammed to the Doors— Noodles Tells How He Came Here. Fur Coats, Neckpieces and Muffs at one-third and one-half off former prices The Manhatt O O e O e O Bl O bright- | to become good men and an honor to thelr country. Advised Against Cigarettes. Mr. Fagan especially advised the boys agamnst the use of cigarettes, telling them of the great harm done by, the nicotine contained in them. | You can plant a rose seed and | care for it auch vear untitl it becomes o bush, and then it will bear the beautiful flower, and this is the re Last Monday morning a eyed, smiling-faced little man walked | into ‘the office of The Bulletin and an- nounced that he was Noodles Fagan, that he was going to be in town for & week at the Auditorium, the same as he had stayed in other cities the coun- try over, and that he would like to go into partnership with The Bulletin for the week. The Paper That Gets There. custom wherever 1 go, and asked them which paper in town had the ginger and the go and reached the good solid homes of the city, and every ome of them, without exception, told me The Builetin. And so here I am, and if you like the idea suppose we get together. The Bulletin and 1, and we will have a week of fun and while we are having the fun we will spread in Norwich the self and does not use grow up straight” he continued. “The boy who does not use tobacco | will be an honor to his parents since he will be better fittetd physically and mentally for the work of life, One of the most interesting families who have visited Norwich for some | time is Noodles Fagan, Mrs. Fagan | and their remarkable little twins, Rob- | tobacco will “As soon 1 ot into town this|ward for the care accorded it said | morning,” said Mr. Fagan, “I called on | Mr, Fagan. “So it is with the grow- | | several of the merchants, as is my |ing boy, who If he takes care of him. | | 121-125 Main Street “Where Shopping is a Pleasure” L0=O= magic of the smile, the gospel of the [ert Powell and Mary Ellen Fagan, the PG | kind word and the glory that comes|latter better known as Buster and | CaEEE | from worthy & Dooley, ail of whom were here as | The prizes will be awarded as follows: | blessed: her husband also, and he The management of The Bulletin closed the bargain then and there, and the public knows the rest. It was a happy crowd of boys that enjoyed themselves for about half an hour at the newsboys' carnival at the Auditorium last night, where they Wwere the guests of The Bulletin, with Noodles Fagan as master of ceremo- nies. The theater was jammed to the doors when the newsboys of the city, guests of The Bulletin. The Noodles Fagan Family. Having starteq in life as a home- | less friendless newsie and despite the | knocks and bumps which by nature | Zoes with that life, Noodles has made the most wonderful prograss, has made 2 man of himself, an example for all newsboys to follow. He is happily | married, the model husband of a First prize $10, second prize $8, third prize §6, fourth prize $4 and fifth prize $2. Fully appreciating the fact that corn is nog ready to be exhibited as early as Sent. 1 corn exhibitions will not be calied for until the middle of October. This offer is made by the society to induce farmers to raise more corn in the county praiseth her. Edward E. Ashley. ) About 6.30 o'clock Friday evening Edward . Ashley, postmaster at Plainfield, died at his home after an iness of one week with the grip. Last aturday he was seized with the dis-| ease and, failing rapidly, passed away Friday veening, He was born in Chap- | lin, Conn., on Nov. 24, 65 years ago. Mr. with Mr. Fagan, marched onto the |charming wife, the father of _three OBITUARV. stage between the first and second | beautiful children anyone would be Ashley was married twice, his second shows. proud of. The eldest is a little miss Mes: Jonathan Trumbull: wife, whom he leaves, being Miss The 200 boys gathered upon the stage | Of Six vears. She showed remarkable | Harriet Boose. | D¢ Starkweather before her mar The death velt Trumbull, of Mrs. wife of Jonathan Trum- Mr. Ashley was a member of church in Plainfield, and also belonged to the Protective lodge of Odd Fel- L G only omes to have the | talent for a stage life, but much pre- | fers to become a teacher, time of thelr life. During the 30 min- and is at utes that the carnival was in sesslon | Present being educated in a convent i o1 » the audience was kept roaring with|at Latrobe, Pa. her tuition being a | oL -3t Ber home on _F,““,‘“; Piace | e in Central Villase . Froinaves be. laughter. The boys went through some | bresent from Charles Schwab, for ser- | 8hortly after noon on Friday, January | giges hie wife three children Edward funny stunts and the carnival was a | Vices rendered at an entertainment | 24, has brought deep Sorrow mnot only | Ashley and Mrs. Everett Winsor by his great addition to the show. given in New York for the milk and | to her immediate family, but also to | first wife and Miss Edna Ashley by his \ The Norwich newsboys, regardless |ice fund for poor children. Little Bus- {a wide circle of friends and relatives | second wife of what newspapers they sell, were the | ter and Dooley are very remarkable |to whom she was endeared by many Mr. Ashley had been posimaster at guests of The Bulletin and enjoyed the | littlte tots, they are twins oniy four- | amiable traits of mind and heart. Mrs. | Plainfield for some time, and had re- | Trumbull, the daughter of Thomas F. and Harriet Brinckerhoff Richards, was born in New York and was edu cated at the Spingler institute unde: the Rev. Gorham D. Abbott. Since in 1869 ner home has ceivd his reappointment only recentl He was well known among Plainfieid residents, and hi: comes as a surprise to his many warm friend: teen months and two weeks 0ld, and made their first appearance on the stage when they were but nine months old: standing at a chalr, scrapping | er a doll, Dooley winning. Both | hospitality of Noodles F B Lots of Wholesome Fun. Everyone who remained to the c nival was well repaid for holding his an. seat. They saw 200 young Americans |are natural born imitators. her marriuge | = , have 30 minutes of good wholesome fun st SR been in Norwich. She was a member | German Night at the Elke’ Home. under the direction of & man who ealthy, Robust Children. of the Paric Congregational church and | All local and = knows how to handle boy The routine of these children, who | was identified with all its Interests, es- | ing forward to next when the German spealking membe; local lodge are going o serve : and furnish an _entertainment have never known a day’s illness, is 2 romp on the grass or in the snow | every morning about 10.30, plenty of | pecially the work of the Forelgn Mis- sionary society of which she was the treasurer until her death. Talented Newsboys. The boys, however, conducted them- selves like little gentlemen and were | good nourishing food and pienty of | She r neq her faculties perfectly | York city caliber. Otto most orderly during the carnival. At|fresh air. Their weight is 25 pounds |and so lately as Thursday dictated an | Charles B the the opening of the carnival Mr. Fagan | apiece and both are robust and happy | affectionate message of sympathy to | charce, and that is enough ‘o insure & announced there was some talent | little children. They say thgir pray- |a relative in New York, who was in | good time. smong the newsbovs and he was 5olng | ers at night before retiring in four | the shadow of a great los to prove the carnival came | different languages 6o that God will| During a 1 3 i : ng a loug, and at times, painful | Examinations for state teachers' cer- ’% ence was satisfied ) not forget little children in all parts | illness, Mrs. Trumbull received the de- | tificates are beinx held (odsa'v' (Satur- statement was true. Chantell | of the big world—so Buster savs. | voted attention of her husband and | aas) at the copiic. AR Alexandrine son, Thomas wins made a hit with impersonations Their dispositions are entirely dif- nd Jack Willlams pleased the audi- ki ferent, ter mild tempered and their daughters, Harriet ang Dlizabeth. The onl mee ‘with songs. Mary “a regular little spitfire. Buster| B. Trumbuil is now in Australia, and DIED. A couple of little fellows almost|in his act on the stage gives clover | the announcement of his mothers Se- | qypyo o OIED 2 wholly con. in barrels went at it | impersonations of Mugsy McGraw in | parture was sent to him by telegraph | ASHLEY_Th Plainfeld, Jan. 24, Bd- All mmer and tongs with padded mitts. | a zame of baseball, and President | on I1riday. Tuneral Tussday ufiernoon’ from his e winner was to be the first {o|Tafi playing golf. It 15 very amus-| Her children arise up and call her' late residence at 1 oeiock. : Kinds umble over the other fellow and his|ing to see Buster and Mary dance an | Sarrel tnree times. One was a fat boy | Irish reel, the Turkey trot and also | At 2V e Porteous & Mitchell Co. Clearance Sales Which Mean a Extraordinary Opportunities for Mo THE ALL IMPORTANT QUESTION! Would You Buy a Winter Overcoat At About Half Price? BEGINNING TODAY WE ANNOUNCE Our Final Clearance Sale of Men’s Winter Overcoats EXACTLY 183 OVERCOATS, AT AN AVERAGE REDUCTION OF AL- MOST ONE-HALF. The Coats involved in this offering, represent en- tire stock of Men’s and Youths’ Winter Qvercoats. They are from the best makers i- the country and comprise every fashionable model of the season. There are all sizes in the lot, but not every size in every styl Reduced as follows: $15.00 Coats $895 Reduced to Men’s and Youths' Winter Overcoats in all the newest models, and a variety of materials—our regular $15.00 Coats reduced to ........ : 5 $ 89 $20.00 and $25.00 Coats at $14.95 Men's and Youths’ High-grade .Winter " $1495 Overcoats, best quality materials and well tailored throughout—our regular Outside Fur—Fur-lined —Quilted-lined $20.00 and $25.00 Coats, reduced to... Men’s Fur Coats $85.00 Coats reduced to.. SR IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR TODAY! Who Take Advantage of Them $ 750 $ 998 $145 $ 9.98. Children’s Coats Reduced to 14 $9.98, reduced to $4 A Strung List of Money-saving Values from Various Departmems Big Saving of Money for All ney-saving In Every Department Phenomenal Values In Women's Winier Apparel Await Your Selection Here Today JUST WHEN YOUR NEED IS GREATEST COMES THIS WONDERFUL SALE OF Winter Coais-—Tailored Suits—Dresses Winter blue and mi Coats that ¢ for Women's $15.00 in navy merly reduced now sold at ‘$ 7.50 $ 9.98 WOMEN’S SUITS AT FINAL CLEARANCE PRICE Tz -u'»d WOMEN’S DRESSES AT FINAL CLEARANCE PRICE tures o for Women’s Winter Coats th sold $25.00 in broadeloths and mix formerly p to to duced now for Women's Wint $30.00 in Whit Plushes, reduced nov for Women's t sol. to $25.00. Pri sirable, redu Suits ormerly mod, and every ed now | Children’s Coats | Reduced to Winter form o $3.95 WOMEN’S WAISTS AT FINAL CLEARANCE PRICE $3. 95 Coats, $4.95 Winter Coat that formeriy en's Children’s years, 5 for Women's Waists that former; at $5.08 Further Remarkable MILLINER Men's Black Kersey Coat, with fur collar and quilted lining—our 5 3 regular $15.00 COats TeAUCEd 00.......ueneneonenennnnennnnns *§ 8.95 Reductions Values 3 eep price cut in Women's Dress Hats. Ou Men's Black Kersey Coats. with Astrachan collar and quilted g4 3 (\,'l e D i e It Parls lning—ous regular 52000 Conts redneed t i ST $1495 1 g ep g e & ana our own Patiern Hate, former || $5.90 Mens Ogtside Fur Coats. of Raccoon and Manchurian Dogskin— §16 5() price: s G dad s i Tegular $25.00 and $30.00 Coats reduced to iR e - Dress Hats 98¢ Dress Hats $2.98 en’s Fur-lined Coats. good quality Kersey shell, with Marmot Fur i A b S SREEIT s lining and genuine Persian Lamb Collar—regular $30.00 Coais re- §89 ff) | TWomens Dress Hace that formerly | Wom Dréss ¥ at forme duced to .. 5 T e = . sold up to $3.95, reduced now to, 98c. 1sold up to $5.00, reduced now to 32 ~ 3 Women's, Mis: lldren’s Trimmed Outing Men's Fur-lined Coats, best quality 18-ounce .Kersey shell, with b s Sntire stock that sold upto $1.98, reduced I Muskrat Fur lining and genuine Persian Lamb ( ollar—fsx 00 and 349 50 BB opr el t sold up : C | Boys’ Boys’ Overcoats Suits Boys’ Clothing At 19c—Children’s Toques, resular | BOYS' WINTER SUITS gt o) At $1.95—value § 3.00 At 39c—Children’s Toques, regular At $4.00—value $ 6.00 price 50c PRS At ®6.00—vaiue $ 8.00 . At 49c—Boys' Toques, regular price At $7.00—value $10.00 69e. pair; At Clearance HANDKERCHIEFS i At 25c—Women's Swiss Embroidered lead the band. Buster's impersona- | ting Souca with his baton and beard. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fagan intend to raise their children properly, to avoid | boldness, give them a good ‘education | and a Christian training. Mrs. Fagan was before marriage Miss Elsic Mertz, an actress who won for herself many nd the other a slim boy,whom Noodles )amed Red and Sliver. = Sliver won and he boys cheered. Then came the cracker eating con- Jest. The winner was he who was first o take his nourishment without let- ting 2 crumb escape and to prove that the process was completed by whis- Pe-ru-na for Rheumatism Third, Pe-ru-na will A great man: stimulate the Ming. All but one disqualified by let- | honors in her excellent work in the | g # Hing crumbs cscape. This one ate as | Ghetto during the panic. jocs of rheu'| Betory funotions' the kidmevs, the = oo el e R - ands, and the liver, us we Tales and was able to whistle in dne Saflidsy Foaramma Tapisl Saa el (B R a e e timg. Fagan, who was in the thick of | This afternoon the twins will give o s s e Jrenaeds : the’ trouble, and was senerously show- | reception and parly on the stage at than Pe-ru-na e Rl i ¥ of the stomach or bowels the Auditorium after the performance to their little friends present at the matinee and will present each of the children a bag of candy. Tonight will be the last chance to see Noodles. He closes his engagement at the Auditorium tonight. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY EXECUTIVE COM. MEETING Dates for County Fair Fixed for Sep- tember 1, 2 and 3—Officials and Prizes Determined. A meeting of the executive commit- tete of the New London County Agri- cultural soclety was held in the office of the president, Arthur D. Lathrop, 1 am in receipt o f testimonials frequently from rheumatic sub - jects who have been benefitec by the use of Pe-ru-na. A ligreat many re- flcoveries have fibecen made, al- fithough I have = BB, cver recom- mended Pe-ru- S.B.HARTMAN,M.D. °Pged || Coori Columbus, Ohio fism = especially. It is easy for me to see, however, how Pe-ru-na could be used as « ered with cracker dust when the whis- tling was in process. gave a decision that was protested by several of the defeated candidates, hut the evidence egainst them in failen crumbs was too complete to admit of an argument. Youngsters Have Good Lungs. The audience enjoyed better than anything else the newspaper yelling contest. A dozen boys on the stage were ziven a chance to compete. Each was to cry in his best voice: “Norwich Bulletin: all about the big fire. The audience was the judge’'s stand. They decided the winner by the clap- ping of nds. The first prize went to the boy getting the biggest hand. One lad attempted brains instead of heumatism is almost inevitable. nucous membrane affected by catarrh annot perform fts function proper- either In furnishing the appropri- tte digestive juices or in absorbing the roduct of digestion. Pe-ru-na. ther ore, Is an excellent remedy, as it tend: o remove the catarrh and to produ normal condition of the nembrane. o mucous | Pe-ru-na Protects Against | Rheumatism. A remedy that will do these things loes protect the system against rheu- matism. FEven after the rheumatism has begun it is helpful if not abso. ‘utely necessary that such a remedy be taken, i n order to prevent the lungs. A midzetbstole t"a \yVhdt-‘n l;)l! llit s E'clgck Frld&l}:i morning. Pres- e aecumalating of th orh'd turn came he flabbergasted Noodles by | ident Lathrop presided and among rheumati; i e morbi piping: “Bulletin; all about the sui- | those present were the secretary of re:'edly to:nh! matom With Vers €x| materials in the blood. cide!” This bit of originality carried | the society, Charles D. Greenman, and | cellent results. This is the way I should treat rheu- the house. The last competition was | Messrs. Brewster, Morgan and Paimer. | A .4 Stomach Makes Rheumatism. |matism. 1 do not regard Pe-ru-na as. fic for rheumatism. 1 would not call Not by any it a the abstracting a Bulletin small adv.|This year the fair of the society wili a spec from the bottom of a plate of flour. Theu-| Dbe held on September 1, 2 and 3, thus| The trouble is, first with digestion. | means. This was done by ald of the (eeth, | commencing on Labor day. Officials | The digestive organs have not dane|matic remedy. But it is a remedy for | with the hands belind the back. Four | were elected as follows: Superinten- | their work properly. Or if they have|digestion, assimilation and excretion. boys contested. Two succeeded in get- | dent of grounds. Sherwood Raymend; | the appropriative organs are sluggish.| When these functions are properly | stimulated and regulated the cause rheumatism is removed, and in way much benefit is derived. superintendent of exhibition building, Edward Cook: county director of the state society, ‘James B. Palmer] chief Or the cxcretory organs. Now, what 1 should do is 10 give Pe-ru-ng in these cases. ting the advertisement with their teeth and all presented a comical sight with covered with flouf. their faces “The bread and milk eating coptest | marshall, Rutherford C. Plaut. One 2 was @ roar with the audience from |hundred dcllars was offered for exhib- | | Fifst because Pe-ru-na will certain- | Should any one afiicted with chronic | start to finish. A big blackberry ple | its hy granges of New London county, | 1Y Stimulate digestion, gharpen the ap- | rheumatiism or acute rheumatism be- s 3 3| petite, increase the relish of food. gin the use of Pe-ru-na, after they as follows: Iirst prize, $50; second, $30, ana third, $20. Details of the con- tests will be arranged and informa- tion relative to the fair will be given out later. Thirty dollars is offered for the best 10 ears of flint corn raised Dby any resident of New London county. baked by Mrs. McCall of No. 16 Laurel Hill avenue was one of the features. In h terestine talk to the news- boys before the show last night Noo- dles gave his audlence, particularly the hovs, much good advice which, if they heeded, he said, would help them have taken a boltle or so, if they wish | they can consult me, Pe-ru-na, Man-a-lin and La manufactured by the Pe-ru-na pany, Columbus, Ohio, Sold ai drug stores. No, 41, Second, Pe-ru-na will quicken the circulation of blood, thereby maling appropriation better, The food after it is digested must be taken up by the glands and carried to the tissues where it 1s needed of | this | | Children’s Handkerchiefs at each. 2 Handkerchiefs, value 50c. At.7e—Men'’s Colored T chiefs at Tc each, 4 oidered sc and ler Handker- ic for Be sure and visit our Wash WaSh Goods Goods Department today for re- markable values in Prints, Ginghams, Muslins, Cambrics, Outing Flannels, Etc. Muslin Underwear, House Dresses, Efc. At 85c—Women's Outing Flannel Pa- jamas from $1.00—at $1.39 from At 39c—Womer wns, high and V. Muslin ck, value 30¢ At 8%c—Women's Muslin Gowns, high $1.50. V and low neck, value §1.00, At 21c—Women's Muslin Drawers from | Women's Cardigan Jackets at 83¢, 98¢ 25c—at 35c from b0c—at 44c from |and $1.29. e Women's House Dresses— b G P e At 856 trom $1.00 $1.25—at $1.19 from $1.! At $1.29 from $1.50 Stationery S all war es Toilet Goods m Kitchenware Jewelry § At 3c—sScwing Silks, 100-yara spools at| Borax—3%-pound package at 6c. Hoslery and Underwear HOSIERY, OF ILK AND WOOI COND QU AL At 19c—Won fashioned Hosiery 3 for b0c, Women “RBurson” i At 29c- 'second quality At 3%—Boys' Caps, inside fur bands, | EOYS’ WINTER OVERCOATS regular price 50c. At $1.95—value § 3.00 WOMEN'S T r_LINED _ RIBE At 4%c—Boys' Caps, Inside fur bands, At $2.65—value § 4.00 PANTS AT 1 \CH, 3 FOR 1 regular price 68c. ; 5 AL 8500 valne kA0 At 38c—Women's Winter Weight Rib- | At 59¢—Wor and Natu At $6.00—value § 8.00 bea Vests and FPants, resular A nd Pants, At $7.50—vaiue $10.50 price 5ic | 3 : At 78c—Wor Winter Weight Rib- | At > 1 Wool Un bed regular and 0 St and extra extra . r prices $2.04 te3,,.. GLOVES *2 | - Gloves Gloves AR B R s : Stocking Feet, in & full | At Women's Two-clasp Kid|At 89c — Women's Two-clasp Kia] 5¢ [ line of sizes at 5c a pair. b Gloves, our own importation, at Gloves, our regular §1.00 quality §5¢ a pal at 89¢ @ pair. Laces and At Remarkable $2.20 — Women's Twelve-button At Women's Sixteen-button AR 3 Length Kid Gloves at §2.29 a Kid Gloves at $2.49 a Embroideries Reductions An accumulation of short lengths in Laces, Embroideries and Trimmings of all kind, to be sold at much less than cost of production— At 1c—regular value ¢ to 10c a yard At Sc—regular value 10c to 25c a vard At 10c—regular valus 15¢ to 30c & vard At 25c—regular value to $1.00 a piece There are some great values for early comers. Domestic Department Hundreds of bargains await you in our Domestic Depart- ment today. Remnants of Table Linen, Towelling, Sheet- ings, Etc. Odd lots of Sheets, Blankets, Comfortables, Bed Spreads, Table Clotlu Napkins, Towels, Etc. Don’t miss the money-saving opportunities offered in this depart- ment. Exceptional & R kabl Reduenone. Dress Goods 14 pieces of Strictly All Wool Suitings—goods that sell regularly at $1.00 to $1.75 a yard—all marked for quick clearance—chooseat................. ASSORTMENT AS FOLLOWS: white eul:::nagi B'?ozen'v, 500-yard| Borax—Il-pound package at 1lc. 1 plece of 54-inch Imported Heavy S cotch Boucle Mixture. value $1.76 ools at 3 for 10¢. > 2 pieces of 54 inch Heavy Weight Plain- Diagonal, in tan and D nen-finished Thread at 2 spools ar‘;‘:"_‘“"["““”"“““ Soap at 8¢ a cake BRAYASS Sy e B s . value $1.50 for 5e 3 2 Te abox. 2 pieces of 56-inch Imported Tan and Gray Mixed Sultings—value $1.50 g Dlct Shoe Laces, slzes 3ok ©4 8R4): Keep-clean aiv Brushes at 36¢,| 1 piece of 5i-inch Navy Striped Unfinished Worsted - valils $150 i seza 4 value s0c. 1 piece of G4-nch Black Striped Prunella 2 value $1.9 At 18c—FBox Paper, linen fnish, regular — 1 piece of GE-inch Black Striped Storm Serge ; valhieinl Tk s AR IR 2 pieces of Gi-inch Gray Mixed Suitings ! value $1.25 At 17c—Pound packages of Linen- A0 % BRoeEe. A 3 pleces of 42-fnch German ilenrietta, n reseda, silver and myrtle—value §1 finish. Writing Paper, value 2oc. | Soapine, 40 a package. A Y i e T i B Gus )i Duten Cleanac: e = paskave All of the foregoing—about 700 yards—represent- Links, Ete. Ivory Soap, 6 cakes for 25c. Fancy Soap, 7 cakes for 25c. At 17¢, value 25¢ At 38c, value 50c s “ing goods that actually sold at $1.00 to $1.75—will go on sale Today and until sold—price a yard. . . .. {5¢