Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 19, 1913, Page 6

a Harris of New York city, h has been greatly impair- atly grieving over - the son, killed by an automo- months ago, committed -inhaling _gas at her home Ninety-Ninth _street, while Miss Schmidt was absent m for a short time. Au- . the janitor of the apart- d gas escaping and upom its cause discovered Mrs. in_an unconscious con- room. The janitor at the combined efforts who responded to the call, Halvac and Johns and the cw, Mrs. Harris died. November Percy Harrls, the s struck by an automobile at ;n avenue and Ninety-Fifth St and received such injuries that he dibg soon afterwards. Since then Ars. Harris has been in poor health and has been attended by a physician and nurse for a greater part of _the time. She has been frequent visitor to Westerly, where her sister, Mrs Tuch, and her Brother Theodore Sam= uels, make their home, and bad only returned to New York within the past fortnight after having been the guest of Louis Tuch and family of Bim street, The news of her sudden death came as & shock to her relatives here and her husband, who learned of the sad affair upon his return from his shop In the city, where he is a tailor, was almost beside himself. Upon re- gaining composure the afflicted hus- band said that no cause could be given for his wife's act other than her health had been shattered by con- stantly grieving over the death of her som. Considerable interest has been shown in the boy scout movement successfully launched here last week by a mass meetlng largely attended by boys and their parents and which resulted in a permeanent organization being formed with a membership of over one hundred and fifty youngsters. There is to be & meeting of the Boy Scouts at the Memorial building this evening, when the members of the lo- cal troop will take four examinations which will have to be successfully passed before they are quaified to be scouts In good standing and are ready to enjoy the privileges thet the organ- ization offers. Fuflure to pass the re- quired examinations, which are to be in charge of the assistant scout masters, will prevent those who are unsuccessful any chance to make up the deficiency until the next regular me the £ ‘week unless a special appointment is made with one of the Scout examiners. The examinations to be held this evening will oconsist of the following subjects. The Boy Scout must show that he has earned by bhis own ef- fort fifty cents, and must produce the money slong Wwith the other evidences. Th scouts must have learned the Boy Scout oath and law, and the mean- ing of the Bcout smign. The scouts must have learned how to tie four standard Io upon the above subjects may had at the library and it is not necessary to state that they have been in great demand since the scouts were organized a week ago. After the boys have passed the tenderfoot & they will be given drills, that be military in move- ments only, but give sufficlent training and will help the scout masters In handling the several patrols of the n. A ‘When the different patrols have oeen and the drills are well under way it will be necessary to have 2 meeting place of greater size than the Memorial buflding affords, but un- til the weather becomes settled the work will be conducted in small squads, perhaps holding meetings aif- ferent nights of the week. If this can- not be arranged, it may be necessary to have the boys meet every other week, until better arrangements can e made. Local oreditors of E. Warren Car- penter, Who conducted a men's furn- ishing store on the bridge, have been notified that a meeting of the creditors is to be held in Norwich the 29th of this month for the purpose of passing upon the accounts of the trustee filed with Amos A. Browning, referee in bankruptcy, and. for such other bus- iness as can lawfully come before the meeting. Should there be unsufficient | funds, the last dividenq will then be | declared. All contests over the claims are to be heard and decided and all uncollected accounts due the estate will be sold at public acution. THERE is a bill before the Connecticut Legislature (House Blll No. 708) which deserves the support of every citizen. It is designed to WESTERLY HEARS OF SUICIDE ——— “rs. Dora Harris, a Recent Visitor, Inhales Gas in New York Apartment While Grieving .For .Son — Enthusiasm Among Boy Scouts—Death of George S. Kinney, 87, a Native of Griswold—Prof. E. K. Thomas Makes Two Addresses—Bowlers to Visit Norwich. George S. Kinney died at the home of his son, A. F. Kinney, of Elm street, Tuesday morning aged 87 years.! He had been in poor health for some time. The deceased was born in Griswold, coming to Westerly about twelve years ago to make his home with his son. He is survived by his son, A. F. Kin- ney apnd a daughter, Mrs. Lucy _A. Burdick of Voluntown. A Dbrother, Lafayette, is living in Jewett City. The Naval Monument is the title of a rare book containing official and other accounts of all the battles fought be- tween the navies of the United States and Great Britain during the last war, supplemented by 25 engravings, which has recently been presented the public library by Nathaniel P. Noyes of Ston- ington. A naval register of the Unit- ed States is appended. The volume was published by Abel Bowen, its compliler and editor, of Bos- ton, in 1818. Most of the &ngravings in the book are from designs by Mr. Corne, aithough the frontisplece was designed by Mr. Penniman. The beok is especially interesting at this time as the state of Rhode Island is planning to fittingly observe the 100th anniver- sary of Commodore Perry’s victory on Lake Erie this coming summer. Prof. E. K. Thomas of the Rhode,Is- land college at Kingston gave a very interesting and instructive lecture on Hot Beds and Cold Frames before the members of local granges ard others interested in_agricultural problems at the Dunn’s Corners church Tuesday afternoon, The lecture was the second of a seriés being given under the di- rection of the extension department of the state institution. Prof. Thomas talled earlier in the day to the chil- dren of the Dunn's Corners school on School Gardens, which was thorough- ly enjoyed by the little folks. The probate court of the town of Westerly held its regular session on Tuesday in the town clerk’s office on Union_street. On the estate of William E. Watrous an inventory amounting to $608.29 was received and ordered recorded. A petition on the estate of Desire A. Dunn wag continued to April 1. On the estate of Bridget F. Reilly a petition for the appointment cf an ad- ministrator was received. Joseph T. Murphy was appointed with a bond of $8,000, surety satisfactory. The ap- praisers were George R. McKenna, ]f{\;’sssn L. Slocum and John Camp- ell. On the estate of Ellen Richards a petition was received and granted for leave to sell the personal estate, Local Laconics. E. Hammett Mitchell, who has been seriously il for the past several weeks, is slightly improved. Mirs. Susan Barber of Vose street has returned from New York, where she has dbeen spending several days. Amdrew Smith of the West Side at- tended the funeral of Thomas P. ‘Woodmansee in Shannock Tuesday. The public schools of the town of | Westerly will close a week from next Friday for the spring recess of one week. Judge Elias B. Hinckiey of Stoning- ton conducted the regular session of the probate court for the town of| Stenington in the offices of W. A. Wil- | cox on the West Side Tuesday after- noon. Work of laying the concrete walks about the new passenger station of the New Haven road was resumed Tues- day, after having been suspended dur- ing the cold weather of the past few months. Several from Westerly were in at- tendance at the lecture _delivered by Mrs. Carrie Robinson of Boston, home secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society, at the Wheeler school in North Stonington Tuesday afternoon. A picked team of bowlers from the Shere Line league will go to Norwich this evening to play the first of a se- | ries of three games with the Arcanum | club of the Intercity league. As ar- rangements have been made for a late car it is expected that the team will be accompanied by several members of the league and other enthusiasts, Saybrook.—During 1912, 31,000 au- tomobiles, 8,500 of which were forelgn s, passed over the Saybrook and Lyme bridge. During the same period 4,700 foot passengers crossed the bridge and the number of vehicles drawn by horses were 4,500. TILL 9 OPEN EVENINGS But the result of giving the hundreds of men who ordered at this store during the past two weeks more for their money than they ever got from - a tailor in Norwich before. Ti:ey have told their friends about me. I am too busy getting out orders to take time to write an advertise- ment that would tell my story in detail, but I want every man in Nor- wich who intends getting new Clothes this Spring, to fix these facts firmly in his mind. Here at this “live wire” store you will find more woolens, more varied styles of woolens, and more grades of woolens, all of them all wool, than will be shown at any two other tailoring establishments in the city. My price for a genuine $25.00 SUIT OR OVERCOAT JUST TO GET ACQUAINTED $5.00 PAIR OF MADE TO MEAS- FREE‘ u . URE PANTS ABSOLUTELY TO EVERY CUSTOM ORDER A SUIT OR TOPCOAT Fit, materials and satisfaction guaranteed in Made to measure, any style. every detail, or a new suit free. “TOM” MURRAY The Tailor who makes Good Clothes 3 i0 Broadway at Low Prices STONINGTON. Fellowship Meeting Today—Other Spe- cial Church Services—Hooks Pre- sented Photo of Former Chief E. L. Chesebro. The final series of fellowship meeting in the Southeastern Connecticut Congregational churehes will be hela at the Becond Congrsgational church this (Wednesday) moining. The mod- erator will be Frederick O. Davis of Pawcatuck. The subject for discus- sion: How can the children and adults be interested in the same sermon? The committee in charge during the year was Rev. D. C. Stone (chairman), B. F. Willlams, N. K. Holmes, Charles 'P. Kenderich, Frederick Davis and James H. Weeks. Union Fast Day Service. +A union Fast Day service will be held Thursday evening in the Second Congregational church. The preacher will be Rev. J. J. Blair. Interesting Meeting at Bap*ist Church. At the First Baptist church Tues- day evening the address by Rev. Paul Kokan, a Hungarian, proved full of in- terest.” Rev. A. Di Domenica, an Ttal- ian, and Rey. B. F. Benoit, a French- Canadian, also spoke of the religious needs. Great interest was shown by the large and appreciative audience. Travel Club Meets. ened to with interest, read by Mis: Barbara Miller and. Mrs, Nellie P. Trumbull. - & Photograph of Former Chief. . Pioneer Hook and Ladder company ' has been presented a photograph of E. S. Chesebro of Mystic, for many yvears chief of the Stonington fire de- partment. - : The ~photograph is ‘highly prized and will be placed in the com- pany’s collection of ex-chiefs. ~ Miss Helen I» Wheeler has returned | to her duties as eighth grade teacher, having been absent because of illness. Schools will close Thursday, the 20th, for the Easter vacation. Mrs. Otho O’Sullivan is visiting friends in New Rochelle Dr. Maine Loses Faithful Horse. The favorite horse, Bess, owned by Dr. C. O. Maine for the past 15 years, was put out of the way, owing to be- ing serlously injured recently. Dr. Maine will have another horse for his driving purposes, LEGISLATIVE LORE | Prevent the Pollution of Rivers and Streams by sewage and filth. Already the streams of this State are in a condition dangerous to health. If you wish to prevent disease, to make bathing safe and boating enjoyable, to banish the foul and noxious odors that now make river and shore homes unpledsant, and to restore the former excellent su. of fish, oysters, clams, C tate Senator or Rep 1 etc.—HERE IS YO {fl}f’ HANCE TO HELP: Write a letter or postcard to your tative, urg’h:g‘him to vote for the ‘‘Anti- ’ollution’’ House Bill No. 708—or, i yeu haven’t time to write, ut out and mail the coupon below. b 4 want F. 8 - of the Bill, or other information, Sextduiey, Securi - ity Building, Bridgeport. MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY (paste on a postal: The committee on railroads wiil give hearing next Wednesday on an act amending the charter of the Groton Stonington Street Railway com- pany and on an act concerning the same company. The following day there will be hearing on an act con- cerning extension of trolley lines in Norwich, The committ on cities and bor- oughs will give hearing Wednesday on an act amending the act providing for a supply of pure and wholesome water in the city of Putnam. Next Tuesday the committee on incorporations will give hearing on an act amending the charter of the Norwich and Westerly Street Railway company. On Thurs- day of this week there will be hearing ore the committee on new towns and probate districts on an act to an- nex Sunny Side ana Norwich Town to the city of Norwich. The committee on appropriations will give héaring today on a bill mak- ing appropriation for Norwioh State hospital, also for expenses of Con- necticut’ State Hospital for the Insane, and for the current expenses of the | Norwich Hospital for the Insane for two years. On Thursday this commit- tee will give hearing on extending the time within which an appropriation for St. Joseph’s hospital of Williman- tic may be expended, and also for an appropriation for St. Joseph's hospital. “will Yday by the committee on banks, on Isaac Geer, | P an act incorperating the Grotom Bank | that “contemptible animal, the ferret' and Trust company also on an act|to prohibit hunting on any grounds revising the charter and extending the | without the consent of the owner, and time of organization of the John Win- | relative to the taking of birds, nests throp Trust company. : and eggs for scientific purposes. It was explained that these matters were properly provided for under existing laws. tle of Getivsburg, ebration, came from proved. discussion, it by the house. repeal, which the senate The fish and game committes report- was rejected by ed unfavorably on bills for open sea- son on quail, partridge and grouse, Spuraved to the hunting of the rabbit by use of to the coming cel- ap- After considerable favorable was unanimously voted The personal tax bill the house came back from the senate dis- The house voted to adhere its former action against the re- with for & Same Preserve In he iown of| The bill appropriating $10,000 for the | peal, by a yea and nay vote of 131 cock, quail and partridge,: to permit | transportation of all soldiers of Con-|to 51, the total vote being 182, 4 necticut who participated in the bat- |92 necessary to prevail. TRAVELERS’ DIREGCTO®Y. New L.ondon (NORWICH) Llne —T0— NEW YORK = STEAMERS Maine and Steamer Chapin Choose this-route next ti; o New York. You'll have & Selleht voyage on lflb{hlllflnd Sound and a :g’&‘?a;’égwrr%‘nt orwb;ndarful sky line . s ey Sroft anhattan Ysland. New Lonaon at 11 m.. except Sundays, due ew Fo o 79, East R! . At .46, and ;Erpl‘?. North Rivar. o'clock next morning. Meal Scr noswice ¢1.80 NEW YORK e New “England ' Steamship Co. g RNew York | | GHELSEA. LINE Fare $1 Frelght and passenger service fll,l_'n! I?{ ew. X som_Norwich Tuesd: ! days. Sundays, at bis B m T York, Pler 23, East River, foot Roosevelt Strest. Mondays Wednesdays, Fridays, at § p. m Freight received until § p. m. ¥. V. KNOUSE, Agent, ONIVERSITY. PLAGE ©ne Block West of Broadway NEW YORK CITY. Oloss to Wholesala and Retail Ury Goods Districts, and s 300 Rooms (200 with Bath) RATES $1.00 PER DAY UP Ex.'flm,:olze?mnl d Caf verhauling and Repair Work —OF ‘ALL KINDS ON— UTOMOBILES, CARRIAGES. WAG NS, TRUCKS and CARTS. z Mechanical repalrs, painting, trim- ming, upholstering and weod work. siacksmithing in ail its branchos. Scatt & Clark Corp. 507 to 515 North Main St Babies! i Pre-Easter Sale of Stunning Spring Suits, Coats and Dresses The First Real Sales Event of Its Kind Ever Held in Norwich at This Season of the Year For $17.50 For $20.00 For $24.50 SPRING COATS Beautiful models in Short, Thres-fourths or Garments, including the Mannish Cutaway Coats. L] riety of fabrics. Values to $16.50. 194 Main St., Wauregan Block Suits that actually sell regularly for $26.50. The models include the popular Cutaway model, strictly tailored styles, in Serges, Eponge, Diagonals, Bedford and Ottoman Cords.” All lined with good quality Peau-de-Cygne and Skinner’s Satin. Some of the new models Blouss Suits, trimmed Nearly all .of fab- Suits that regularly sold up to $32.50. include the new Russian and Balkan with dainty touches of Oriental colorings. rics are included in this lot. Suits that regularly sold up to $35.00. The fabrios in these suits include Imported Poplins, Eponge, Two-Tones, Bedford Cords i and Imported French Serge, in every new French model. and Full-length Large va- This the 2.50. Excelient values up to $2. o lot includes some of the Al finest garments in_stock. new models, including E verts, Diagonais and French and Storm Serges. Co: GEitully Tined "with rioh satin. Your choice of any Messaline, Taffeta or Silk Petticoat in the store, absolutely with- out charge, with every Suit Wednesday. { | ® Soon they will be big and girls, and their faces w e only a memory. Bring the babies and w LAIGHTON THE PHOTOGRAPHER Oppostte Norwich Savings Society. REZNOR REFLECTOR HEATERS turn co! a radiance he room like the goldem Phese odorle.s gas heaters to comfort, diffusing & tkroughout glow of & gorgeous sunset. For & co: i chat light the Reznor, other lights will Dot be necessary. Enjoy the comfort of a fireplace with the work and t dirt eliminated. One of the little fel lows will guarantee a comfortable bathroom for that morning dip Prices $2.50 and $3.50. The Thermax Gas Iron does the work with ease and greatest known ecomo- my.. Manufactured. to szell at $3.50. | Our price only $2.25 each, complete £ | with tubing. Crane’s famous “Statite” gas -1bing, the “best by teat,” 7c per foot.. The incomparable Ruud Instan- taneous water heater and gas tank heaters always on demonstration. Gas & Electrical Dep’t. 321 Main Street, Alice Building GOING TO EUROPE want to send-your friend a ti or ct for passage to this country. I am agent for the Cunard, White BStar, Anchor, Allan, = Leyland, American, French, Red, Star Hamburg-American, North German Lloyd and other lines. Also coastwise lines. Have your bertha reserved now for spring and summer cailings. Tickets and tours to Ber- muda, Jamaica, Cuba, Panama, Georzia, Florida, Texas, California and around the world. John A. Dunn, Steamship and Tourist Agent, 50 Main Street SPRING MILLINERY A FINE ASSORTMENT OF LATEST STYLES. MRS. G. P. STANTON, " 52 Shetucket St. JOSEPH BRADFORD BOOK BINDER Blank Books Made and Ruled te Ordes 108 BROADWAY Telephone 267