Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 19, 1913, Page 7

CONNECTIGUT MAYORS HERE TODAY SEAUTIFUL s State Association to Hold Its Annual Meeting in Norwich— Sho.t Business Session and Dinner to be Followed by Visit to Points of Interest—New York Man to Speak. = Norwich is to be the gathering point today for the mavots and ex-mayors of the state who bel to the Mayors’ Association of Connecticut, which is to hold its meeting here. It is to be the annual meeting and it is expected that there will be an attendance of about 25 of those who have heen or now are the heads of their city governments. The president of the association is Edward W. Hooker, cne of the ex- mayors of Hartford, the vice president is Charles Keer of Danbury, and the secretary and treasurer Dr. J. Milton burn of South Norwalk. Mayor T. C. Murphy is one of the executive committee, which also includes F. J. Rice of New Haven and Francis T. Reeves of Waterbury. The programme for the meeting is to meet for a short business session at noon. . This will be concluded in time for a 1 o’clock dinner at the Wauregan house. Mayor Cheney of Hartford is to bring a New York man os a speaker before the mayors. He is to come from the bur ueafocumin EmWYWYPP the bureau of municipal research in New York. . ‘When the dinner is over the rest of the afternoon will be occupied wtih automobile trips around town, when Mayor Murphy will pilot the visitors to the principal points of interest. A numper of automobile owners will ex- tend the courtesy of the use of their machines to take the party around, and Mayor Murphy anticipates that this will be a pleasant introduction to the attractions of the city and town that will leave a good impression upon the visitors of what Norwich has to offer. BIG ATTENDANCE FOR STONINGTON UNION ANNUAL. Baptist Church Sent Many Delegates to Meeting at Groton. There was a large attendance at the church in Groton on Wednesday for the annual meeting of the Stonington Union Baptist association. At an early hour in the forenoon members of the union began to ar- rive by trolley, ferrybeat or in ve- hicles. The convention was called to order at 10.15. Rev. W. T. Alken of Noank led the praise service and de- votional exercises. Rev. O. G. Bud- dington of Poquonoc gave an intro- ductpry sermon on An Unquestionable Authority Questioned. Business was then transacted and letters read from churches. Adjournment was made at 12.30 o'clock, when dinner was served in A. 0. U. W. hall by a society of the church. The Baptists reconvened in the aft- ernoon at 1.30. Miss Mamie Davis of Boston addressed the union on _the subject,, Italian Immigrants in Bos- ton. Rev. Joseph P. Brown of New London conducted devotional exercises. Rev. George R. Atha of the borough reported for the missionary commit- tee. Rev. A. B. Coates, D. D., of Hart- ford opened the discussion. An_address was made during the afternoon on Facing the Facts, by Rev, Lommis of Moosup. In the evening Young People’s rally was held,, in charge of the state president, Rev. C. R. McNelly. Rev, W .E. Woodbury of Bristol made the address. 3 The officers chosen in the morning were: Deacon W. H. Smith of Mys- tic, who was named as moderator, and Rev. J. W. Payne, clerk and treas- urer. Mr. Payne s from Jewett City and has several times conducted ser- vices at the Groton Heights Baptist church. 50 YEARS MARRIED. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Clark, For- merly of This City, Will Celebrate in New London. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weaver Clark of 219 Vauxhall street, New London, will today celebrate the 50th anniver- sary of their marriage. The happy oc- casion will be observed informally at their home and they will be glad to have any of their friends call during the afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have made their home in New London for over 30 years, going there from Norwich, and are among the most esteemed residents of the city. Mr. Clark is a carpenter by trade and in recent vears hag devoted his time to skilled repair work in this line. Their wedded life has been blessed with two sons. Daniel E- and Charles W. Clark. Two grandsons complete the family Wants to Eliminate. Stonington Grade Crossing. The New York, New rtford Railroad company eliminate six grade crossings Haven and desires to in the town of Stonington and has petitioned | the public utilities commission for ap- proval. The crossings are at Orchard, Cliff, Main, Walter, Gold and North- west streets. A hearing is assigned to be held at the capitol June 25. | Wal BADLY BLOATED | Could Not Get My Shoes on, My Feet and Legs were so Swollen. 1s usually ‘caused by organic dis- e It may be the heart, or liver, or kidneys. Sometimes the lungs. But there is a form of dropsy that is caused by~ thin blood. THe serum of the blood exudes into the tissues, causing dropsy. It is a very se- rious condition sometimes, but there is much more prospect of relief, since there is no organic disease behind it. The blood is thin for want of proper assimilation of food. The digestion ™ be poor. is a very excellent remedy. Read what Mrs. Randall says: “I have been a sufferer from Bright's disease nearly six year also chronic catarrh for a much longer time. One doctor said there was no help for me. “Then 1 wrote the Peruna Medical Department. My body was badly bloated and my feet were so swollen and sore I could not get my shoes on. Now the swelling is gone and I can wear my shoes with comfort all the time. At the time I first wrote them, when I stepped on my feet it felt as if there were pins piercing the instep of them. I suffered excru- Dropsy Mrs. Jennie Randall R. F. D., Enfield, Mass. In these cases Peruna | | | | | I | | ducted a pleasant {evening in Owls’ hall. ciating pain and ache in my back and ! limbs. Since taking Peruna and Man- alin I hate been greatly benefited. I shall not cease to recommend Peruna whenever 1 have an opportunity.” People who object to liquid medi- cines can now obtain Peruna Tabl e h—— Field Glasses Fine Collection Ranging from $6.00 to $30.00 a pair. FE. W. GUILD, Jeweler 56 Main Street | L | b |of 1{Bi | ¥ FAITH TRUMBULL CHAPTER - ELECTS ITS OFFICERS. Mrs. Will L. Stearns Chosen Again Regent for Two Years. D. A. R, Faith Trumbull chapter, | closed its work for another success- ful year witll the annual meeting which | was held on Tuesday efternoon at the . Will L. Stearn: s were received in the various of- the regen The year’s activit the reports given b; ficers. Miss Fannie L. Bliss, in her annual report as treasurer, gave $349.87 as the amount passing through her hands for the year. 7 Membership 1%, Miss Geer the registrar ,reported seven new members, making the pres- ent membership 107. The membership of the National society is 100,000. Mrs. C. Lesiie Hopkins, the corresponding secretary ,told of the several reports and notices sent and Mrs. B. W. Hyde, the historian, gave a charming review the nine meetings of the year. She also spoke with affectionate mem- ory of Mrs. DeB. Randolph Keim, whose death last November called to mind that it was she who organized Faith Trumbull chapter and of the two deeply missed members, Miss line H. Thompson and Mrs. Geo Sydleman. Mrs. Arthur Harvey La throp read extracts from the Connecti- t Year Book showing what other apters in the state are doing—four these being especially mentioned. Miss Phebe Brewster gave two pret- ty songs, O'Hara’s Fair Daffodils and Godard's Chanson de Fiorian, wh were received with much ple e A. of Mrs. Frank Coxeter accompanied. Officers Elected. Mrs. Amos A. Browning gave the report of the nominating commit- | tee and the following officers were elected for two vears: Regent, Mrs. W. b Stearns; vice regent, Mrs. B. P. ; recording secretary, Miss za W. Avefy; corresponding seg- retary, Mrs. C. treasurer, Miss Fannie L. ; registrar, Miss Ellen Geer; historian, Mrs. Elisha E. Rogers; chairman of programme com- mittee, Mrs. Wilbur S. Alling, chair- man of music committee, Mrs. Charles D. Gallup ;board of management, Mrs. B. P. Learned, Mrs. Channing M. Huntington, Mrs. Amos A. Browning, Miss Sarah A. Tyler, Mrs. B. W. Hyde and Mrs. W. Tyler Browne, state sec- retary, ex officio. A rising - vote of thanks was heartily given to the retir- ing historian, Mrs. B. W. Hyde. Literary Programme. . The literary part of {he programme consisted of an historical paper by Mrs. Ansel,A. Beckwith which was written as a tribute to General Win- field Scott and which breathed a spirit of patriotism appropriate to the day. Mrs. C. L. Hopkins also read an en- tertaining poem entitled The Ordina- tion Ball, which was written for the state meeting at Waterbury and which told the story of the ball given in 1811 at the ordi ion of Rev. Mr. Hart to the Wolcott Heights church. Two piano solos were then charm ingly rendered by Miss Annie T Vaughn, her selections being Bartlett Grande Polka de Concert and Powell Blinking Moon. Refreshments wer served by the social committ 3 W. L chairman, and a soc hour followed. Y. M. C. A. BOYS HAVE FIFTEEN FOR CAMP. Enroliment for Two Weeks on Niantic River is Reaching Good Figure. Already fifteen applications have been handed in for the Y. M. C. A. boys’ camp which is to be held on the river from July 9th to July The camp will be tuated on the west bank of the river, opposite Oswe- gatchie. The river is ahout three miles long and from one-half to one mile wide, and empties into Long Island Sound just about a mile from the camping spot. There is fine salt wa- ter, bathing. boating and fishing, and a rise and fall of threc feet in tide. The boys wiil be very fortunate in being in camp during the encampment | of the Connecticut National Guard on the Niantic field and will be constant visitors at the drills, band concert etc. €rescent Beach and Golden Spur will also be visited while at camp. Baseball is always a favorite sport, and it is expected that there will be a g00d team to represent the camp. A new ten ounce tent, 14x16, with fly, has been purchased, also a fly for one of the old tents used last year. This will make four sleeping tents. The old dining tent will be used again, but the cooking arrangements will be improved greafly and a new stove is to be bousht. OWLS’ WHIST. A Dozen Tables Enjoyed the Game in Norwich Nest's Hall. Norwich nest of Owls, No. 1396, con- whist Wednesday Twelve table: were played and all passed an enjo able evening. The prizes were award- ed as follows: Ladies—First, M liam Bresnahan, 42, salad dish; second, Mrs. L. 8. Manchester, 36, box choco- | lates; third, Mrs. ¥ Johnson. Men —First, Michael Sullivan, 42, billfald; second, Magner, necktie; third, Edward Mullen At the close of the whist refresh- ments of cake and ice . cream were served by the members of the enter- tainment committee who had the affair in charge. ' A musical programme was enjoved and during the whist piano se- lections were well rendered by the planist of the nest. Frank R. leete. LIEUTENANT CASSIDY Detached from West Virginia and Or- dered Home to Await Orders. Government orders issued for the | navy as announced Wednesday contain the information that Lieut. Richard B. Cassldy, son of Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Cassidy, of la}g city, has been detach- ed from the West Virginia and ordered home to await orders. This ia the first furlough he has had for some time and he will probably spend most of it at his home here. More than $30,000 worth of dogs at- tended Chicago's recent dog show. Caro- | - | be necessary Wil- | 'DO YOU WANT IT? 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The “Girl on the package. Get a bottle today— always keep it where you can use it 2 Sold by The Lee & Osgood Co. and E at drug and toilet counters everywhere, Best Laxative for the Aged. 0ld men and women feel the need of a laxative more than young folks, ! byt it must be safe and harmless and | one which will not cause pain. Dr. King's New Life Pills are especially | good for the aged, for they act prompt- {1y and easily. Price 25c Recommend- |ed by Lee & Osgood Co. | BOTH COLLEGE CREWS i RESTING ON THEIR OARS.‘ | Odds Have Switched, Making Harvard | Favorite—If Postponed, ! Will Be at Six. The Yale crews put in nearly an hour Dbetween 6 and 7 o'clock on the Thames Wednesday in “finishing up” practice. Only light work was done, about four miles being covered, and racing starts [being chiefly tried out. All' crews | showed excellent form, the ! eight being particularly strong. Dene- { gre, who is taking Gore’s place as bow i made a favorable impression. big crowd of alumni watched the actice from launches and on shore. ailing odds are 5 to 4 in favor rd on both varsity and fresh- ace: 3li's confidence is un- impaired by fact. Everything points to a record breaking crowd on race day In the afternoon a conferemce was held with Referee Meikleham and it vas agreed that in the event it should to postpone the varsity ) Friday it should be rowed race at 3.3 |25 5 m This afternoon the Harvard and Yale will row a mile race 5.30, following which the varsity ! second fours will also row. The gen- tlemen’s eight race, in which veteran oarsmen of both colleges have been { wont to participate, ed thi owing to the fact that Yale was unable to secure a full crew. The usual precautions to prevent overcrowding of excursion vessels the Yale-Harvard races will be taken stoms officials inspector on a gangplank to by the inspectors and c at New London. An i deputy will be at each count passengers and only the quota allowed in the certificates of the eamers will be allowed on board. | BRI CNC 1KEEPING TABS ON BUSY TELEPHONE GIRLS “Peg Count” Shows Business Handled by Each Operator. Telephone operating, alfhough the general belief may be to the contrary, does not begin and end with the es- tablishment and. taking down of con- nections between two telephones. This is but one phase of the traffic, and a side of at least equal interest is the Closeness with which operating offi- | cials follow the traffic in order to be | certain that each operator is handling | the amount of business she can prop- | erly care for. | Once each month three days are set { aside and a “peg count” is taken. This ists of an absolute count of every 1 handled in the exchange dur- seventy-two hours under in- To obtain this, a counter, the old bicycle cyclometer, is eside each operator's position ! local c: | ing the spection. | operator handles is punched up on this | cyclometer. | “Once an hour the count is taken for each cyclometer by a clerk and put on | record. This process is repeated until { the figures have been obtained for the | three davs. From these figures. the average business handled at each oper- ator’s position, or the amount each | operator is caring for, is figured. It is known, from thousands of tests, | that the average operator can satis- factorily handle a certain number of calls per hour. If the “peg. count” fiz- ures show she is handling more or less than this figure it means that a change must be made in order that the ser- vice may not suffer. After carefully studying the report, the chief operator moves lines from in front of the oper- ator with too heavy a load and brings | them into the switchboard in front of We advertise exactly as it ia COME IN and see the assortment of Nor- folk Suits that we can show you. It’s the ideal suit for sum- , mer wear. | They're here in blue serge and light colored mixtures. $12., $15., $18., $20. SUMMER UNDERWEAR— | . | Balbriggan | Lisle . Ga“ze |B.V.D. . | Olus In long or short sleeves, ankle length, length, | suits— 1 $1.00 the suit. two-piece or union You Can Surely Have It By Big Race | varsity | has been abandon- | at | chboard. Every call that an | 34 length or knee! . e SALT PORK, Ib. .... 11c NEW ONIONS Large, Jumbo BANANAS dozen ... ouliiioi e PURE LARD COTTOLENE : Try a pound of our Good COFFEE B......... 3¢ Mohican COCOA Confectioners’” SUGAR Stewing PRUNES Purchase Fresh Baked Braad, Rolls, IOHICAN "PURE FOOD SUGGESTIONS FOR Tfl“kfiDAY AR NI SRS D FRIDAY BEEF LIVER, Ib. . . TRIPE, Honeycomb ) PIGS’ FEET, in pickle SPARERIBS 5 NEW POTATOES peck STRING BEANS quart . Swift's Oleomargarine Whole Milk CHEESE' Mason Jar N. B. C. CRACKERS Domestic SARDINES 4 cans . MATCHES, double tipped Why Have 2ot Fire For Baking These Hot Days When You Can Biscuits, Etc., Daily. . 10c 6¢c 1b. ‘MUSTARD ......... 10c r LU R e S C | an operator who has not been answer- ing as many calls as may be fairly ex- ! pected of her. { The intent and effect of this watch- | fulness is to build up the general effi- ciency of the entiré force, and to maike for greater accuracy and speed in the handling of calls. Thi but one il- | lustration of the efforts being made by The Southern New England Telephone | company to give the best possible tel- ephone servic |DR. W. TYLER BROWNE | ATTENDED CLASS REUNION. | Was Speaker at Gathering of Class of | i '78, Yale Soientific. Dr. William Tyler Browne of Broad- returned on Wednesday ' from New Haven where he was one of the speakers at the h reunion of his class at the Sheffield Scientific President Willilam H. Taf school. a Yale graduate 1 of Academic department the 78, came in to greet his fellow dents with. & short address. The sci tific school is rapidly increasing in | {numbers and this year its graduating | class numbered more than that of the! Academic department. 1 COMFORT CIRCLE Closes Season With Anrnual Outing at Neptune Park at Leader’s Cottage. | | Comstock a feature of the closing meeting. fl Later | there was an auction of the aprons,| etc., made during the vear, the result being about $10 to add to the circ fund for charity work MAYFLOWER CLUB. Entertained by Misses Geer at Cottage in Gales Ferry. le's | The Misses Geer delightfully enter- tained the Mayflower club on Wed- nesday at their cottage at Gales Fer There present from eastern guests from New Yor souri. A Dbasket lunch w by hot cof- fee and s ainties. A paper read by Miss Ellen Geer, giving a history | of Gales Ferry and a description of | the beauties of the Thames river was | enjoyed, also a viece recited by of Montcla Miss Murphy Alive and Well. much pretty cotch It having been reported that Mis: lien Theresa Murphy was among deces e N. F. A, ¢ ed members 3 1 writes the E Theresa Murphy, © 3, Norwich Free es to inform her friends that little | Miss Dorothy | J. Academy, wish- | she is | | the | 1a 3ul- | lass | still alive and well despite reports to | the contrar Fifth Birthday. Miss Alline Stamand of Fort Point| The annuai outing of Comfort circle | celebrated her fifth birthday this week of the King’s Daughters was held Ted- | by entertaining a number of her little nesday, as in former years, with the | friends. There were several gifts and leader, Mrs. A. T. Utley, at her cottage | fithe evening was pleasantly spent with | in Neptune Park, with an attendance | games and music, ice cream and cake of 20. 4w elahorate luncheon is slways | being served. cl why I have been so succ érate” charge. B verfect condition. tall Set Teeth $5.00 up Sold Fillings . $1.00 up Silver Fillings 500 un Purc Gold Cro $5.00 Bridgework $2.0 Censultation and Advice FREE Dr. JACKSON, Dentist Successor to THE KING DENTAL CO. 203 Main Street, next to Boston Store 9a m to8p m. Phone 195-3 ns ficult dental work sence of pain during the operation, generally patients the appliance for the chosen profession. Success Does Not Come Without Good Reason Better facilities, more complete equipment, and a superior method and my personal guarantee of perfect resul ssful in -this city. My aim is to give my patients absolutely Painless Dentistry at a mod- Come in and talk over your tooth troubles and you will be agreeably svrprised at the small amount it will take to put vour mouta §| NO PAIN — NO HIGH PRICES Who Dread to Go i0 the Dentisi? The ease with which I perform dif- and the entire ab- enough to prove the abov aim a just one. I am benefit of every are but a few of the DON'T BUY OLD STYLE TEETH Every set of Teeth that leaves my office has the natural gum, an exclusive invention which absolute- ly "defies " the detection of false teeth in the mouth. No extra charge for this during the above offer. reasons Are You Among These || is re giving my known betterment of my i | | | FLOWER DAY B i Lee & Osgood’s SATURDAY | ’ Watch for our advertisement Tomorrow * GONTINUED TODAY! The Special Sales “In_Every Department EXTRAORDINARY VALUES in every department of the store. T has always been our aim TO LEAD IN LOW PRICES, and we are prepared at all times to main- tain our position as the store which sells only reliable merchandise, AND AT THE LOWEST PRICES TO BE HAD ANYWHERE IN CONNECTICUT. ’I“EN visit the store this week. Také a walk through the different sections. On every floor, and in every aisle, you'll find merchandise offer- ings that are BARGAINS in the best sense of the word. el DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT Extraordinary values in Sheetings, Pillow Cases, Sheets, Bed Spreads, Comfortables, Blankets, Towels, Towel- ing, Napkins and Table Linens. CARPET DEPARTMENT Remarkable values in Draperies, Curtains, Carpets, Rugs, Oil Cloths, Linoleums, Porch Screens, Ham- mocks, Etc. KITCHENWARE DEPARTMENT Unusual money-saving opportunities in Oil Stoves, Window Screens, ‘Screen Doors, Galvanized Tubs, Wash Boilers, Tea Kettles and Kitchenware of all kinds. MEN’S DEPARTMENT Extraordinary values in Men’s Clothing, Underwear, Hosiery, Negligee Shirts, Etc. Many splendid oppor- tunities for money-saving in this department. WOMEN’S SUITS AND DRESSES In this department there are unusual money-saving op- portunities in Women’s Tailored Suits and Women’s Dresses. Be sure and visit our second floor depart- ments this week MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Emphatic reductions in Millinery of all kinds — Hats (trimmed and untrimmed) for women, misses and chil- dren, Flowers, Feathers, Etc. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT Very special offerings in Women’s White Muslin Petti- coats, Colored Petticoats and House Dresses. See our special offering of House Dresses at 75¢c. SILKS AND DRESS GOODS Many remarkable values in Silks and Dress Goods, both black and colored, in all this season’s newest weaves and colorings. WASH GOODS DEPARTMENT This department offers many splendid values in Staple and Novelty Wash Fabrics in a big variety of kinds— and at decided reductions. . HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR Summer-weight Knit Underwear for women and chil- dren — Hosiery for women and children — at positively the lowest prices to be had anywhere. LACES AND JMBROIDERIES Hundreds of Remnants of Laces—18 and 27-inch Ham- burg Embroideries—also Women’s Neckwear, all at very special prices. 2 OTHER SPECIAL VALUES There are many other special values throughout the store—Ribbons, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Small Wares, Umbrellas, Hand Bags, Etc. The Porteous & Mitchell Co.