Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 6, 1913, Page 7

HAS $441583 FOR TRUNK LINES Highway Commissioner Shows This Amount on Hand—Will Need $106,185 More From Next Appropriation to Com- pete Contracts in Force and For New Repairs. Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett has submitted a report to Governor Baldwin in which he says his information is not adeguate to making up the customary detailed Teport. He gives, however, a report of the finances of bLis department, covering the various accoun In his report upon the financial con: dition of the department he says Following is & report of the financial condition of the state higi way department on Oct. 1, 1813, com- pared with the Feb. condition 1913, at which time I be Wway commissioner: In consideration Sect 1t the whole sub- state frst just will be well re the sour ¥ departmes Mcney for * received fr app. opriatio Tire wnd c. earing no portion of the exy 2) Regular appropriations made for state ald roads r the several providing for the assistance state to towns of these appropriations. The towns pa n or eighth, of th ost ng to the amount of 1d the st the remainder. (3) The Trunk Line Accoun 1) Following is , 19 $106.185 propriations said las ability trunk ance books, whick towns an omptrolier’ in | force and for allotments made to towns and not contracted for: Liabllity, contracts Allotments to town: e $5568,630.28 710,212.58 $1,265,342.93 not Comptroller's cash bal- Wiios .0 ol Due from towns: d allotment Unused allotment . Contracts let under 19 1914 aPP. .eeveeons $806,026.13 | Old Repairs Account. (3) Following is the condition of the old repairs account which shows a cash nce of $11,997.01, which to- gether with the amount ' due from | towns and a deficit of § exactly balances the liability for a rep: 2488.94 $15,077.50 The above three statements of the ccounts are condition of the different | made with the assumption that the | comptroller has secured authority from | the board of control to make certain transfers for the adjustment of the old ccount in question. On Trunk Line Repairs. There is no specific appropriation for new repairs on trunk lines. Thess | | repairs are paid for wholly by the | | state fees receiyed from | motor however, turned er hurpe h fees approximates $35,000. This is totally in iate to pay the | 50 that a | Line | of repairs | r he new re- s largely a fictitious one ne repairs are mainly a bility agoinst the trunk line account. e ‘charges for new repairs are in olls_for labor hired, gravel, Toad oil, bitu- al and other road me- The cost of supervision, trana- | portation of men, tools and equipment d operation of stone crushers are n these charges. ection with the new system 1 have suggested two | in the present method of on the work. First, that the : account be separated into a | new repair and comstruction account, nd that the sum of $1,000,000 of the new trunk ljne appropriation be trans- ferred to the new repair account so hat no overdraft on the trunk line ount might exist. This has already terial | been accomplished. | The suggestion .is also put that bxl'g for the share of the towns in state a construction be made out by the high way commissioner and submitt through the comptroller to the town Credit for the figures of the reports is given to the audit of the depart- ment’s books made by C. W. Dutcher of Hartford. XENS XMAS SALE. Brisk Business Will Bring Good Sum Into the Treasury. ens society | By at 19 | mith and Mrs. Nona d I JUST A LITTLE ADVICE I s e — Tve been intending to come and see you ever since you got back from your Wwedding trip,” besan the caller, who was considerably older than the bride and whose cards were labeled “Miss. “How nice!” murmured the bride in vague tone. She was s throes of horror that girl who has been discovered in nviction on her face. ly—we hardl profound st be smuds: Kk so rece your cards, but I knew you wouldn’t mind me, éven if you weren't settled. I'd love to help you! People think I [ have pretty good judgment about | hanging things and all that! Are you tract In the town of Ridgefield of $15,- | | 077.50. The balance can be provided | for from the new appropriations which | bec: tive Oct. 1: 14.588.56 i | % N Everlasting N Satisfaction! ‘ Matouphmmdhfl&fm-m’: | everlasting satisfaction. We do this by ' carrying merchandise that is worthy both inside and out; merchandise that will not \ only please you when you buy it, but please you as long as you wear it, so that you will come back and be a permanent customer—that is, permanently pleased. OUR “GOOD CLOTHES” are the > kind of merchandise that makes a man everlastingly satisfied. They make him well dressed and keep him well dressed until the clothes are worn almost through. 9 We would like to have you buy one (_)f‘ ' these “Good Clothes” suits and, by it, judge the policy and ability of this store. Men’s and Young Men’s Sui $12, $15, $17, $18, $20 to $25 OVERCOATS $12, $15, $18 to $30 Big assortment of Sweaters, Under- wear, Collars, Hosiery, Shirts, Gloves—in fact all of the wearable needs of man or > boy can be found here at reasonable prices N The F. A. WELLS CO. “GOOD CLOTHES STORE” All Lines of Christ- mas Goods are opened up and ready. A Grand Assortment. Make Your 'Holiday Selections While the Goods Are Fresh | and Bright and New==Begin Today! headquarters in our large display window. N| ™ Wevers APPAREL and Misses’ NOTE THESE REMARKABLE VALUES & § CHILDREN'S Winter Coats of navy melton with red trim- ming on velvet collars—also White and Red Bearskin Coats, sizes 3 to 6 years—Special price.......... A CHILDREN’S Fine Quality Chinchilla Coats in gray and , made with belted backs, sizes 6 to 14 years, regular price $6.50—Special price.. JUNIORS' Coats—a new lot just received, made with belted back and plush collars—there are remarkable value at WOMEN’S and Misses' Winter Coats, in navy, Copen- hagen, brown and mixtures, trimmed with velvet ang plush —Very special value at WOMEN'S Coats—a new lot, made of excellent quality Chinchilla in gray and navy, with new style belt—also Coats of black boucle, with velvet collar and lined throughout, regular $15.00 Coats at .. Women’s Tailored Suits at Clearance Prices Our entire stock of High-grade Tailored Suits for Women Misses is offered in three special lots— LOT 1—Women’s and Misses’ Tailored Suits—our entire stock of $15.00 Suits at.... and $12.50 *$15.98 LOT 3—Women’s and Misses’ Tailored Suits—this includes all our finer Suits that were $35.00 to $40.00—reduced $22 50 LOT 2—Women's and Misses’ Tailored Suits, 2.50 and $25.00—price now now to TRIMMED HATS AT GREAT REDUCTIONS Our entire stock of Trimmed Outing Hats, Women, Misses and Children, former prices as high as $2.98—re- duced now to. for reasonable. 98¢ Women's Dress Hats, newest models in black and every fashionable coloring—regular $5.00 Hats at.... 83.98 ing all the best makes. Our entire stock of Women's Fine Dress Hats—Paris Hats, Gage Hats and Hats from. our ‘own workroom—former prices as high as $20.00—all now at $5.95 OSTRICH FEATHERS—A special sale now in progress. Bvery wanted SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TODAY He will come on a special trolley car over the Norwich and Willimantic Line, coming by way of Baltic, Occum and Taftville, arriving at Franklin Square at 2.45 this afternoon. boy and girl friends to meet him. From the time of his arrival until Christmas eve, he will make his Toys of All Kind A complete assortment of Toys, including all the latest Novelties in Mechanical Toys and the prices are very Big Dolls DOLLS Little Dolls Dolls dressed and undressed, a great assortment includ- There are Jointed Dolls, Kid Body Dolls, Bisque Dolls, Etc.—a splendid gathering. The whole Doll family is now assembled in our spacious Holiday Department where they will be at home to all callers until Christmas eve. Jewelry for Gift Purposes He invites all his Men’s and Youths’ NOTE THESE REMARKABLE VALUES Men’s and Youths’ Winter Overcoats APPAREL Men's and Youths’ Winter Overcoats in gray, brown and fancy mixtures—$12.00 and $15.00 values at... 7 Men’s and Youths' All Wool Black Kersey Overcoats, je 46 inches ld with velvet collar—these are regular $9 95 ma $15.00 Overcoats Men's and Youths' Overcoats, the new semi-English models, checks, stripes and fancy mixtures—regular $16.50 Men’s and Youths' Chinchilla Overcoats, in brown, navy, tan and Oxford, made with shawl collar and satin lined— Men’s and i@’—%flu Suits Men's and Youths' Winter Suits in peneil stripes, gray and brown fancy mixtures—regular $12.00 Suits at........ ; 7 0 Men's and You Blue Serge Suits, strictly all wool, lined with heavy 0 Suits ut " $9.95 Men’s and Youths' Suits in pencil stripes, in navy, brown and gray, made in and $16.50 values at navy, gray and fanc regular BOYS' CLOTHING Boys' Knickerbocker Trous- ers, sizes 5 to 16, value 500— price & pair.... Boys' Norfolk Sults, neat mixtures, sizes 8 to 16, value $4.00—Special price .. Boys' Norfolk Suits, navy serge and dark mixtures, sizes 7 to 17, value $6.00— Special price .. Boys' Winter Overcoats, sizes 3 to § years, value $3.00— Special price . e S1.98 Boys' Winter Overcoats, sizes 3 to § years, value $6. Speclal price ........ $4.60 Boys’ Winter Overcoats, sizes 10 to 18 years, value $9.00— Special price . Boys' Sweaters, regular §1.50 value—Special price ,,...... going to have that icture there? My size from 14 to 20 inches, in 3 2 i . don't ‘you see the greens in it | black, white and colors—price We are showing a complete line of Jewelry for gift pur- | women's and Misses’ Bweat- out in the other room,” ex- | range $1.95 to $8.98, poses—hundreds of articles of personal adornment for | trs value. #.00 — Special bride. “The paperhangers | p 5 DEeR onst et S finished and we set it here | m s o e e Men, Women and Children, all at popular prices. Jew- i f % 5 z cried the caller In a little | decided on this for your dining room | things look lots better! Good-by, elry Department is now located in Dress Goods Room. R S e I U s ; | aeart DRESDEN RIBBONS b BLANKETS om in question. She shook her head | Ves, we bavel” said the bride,| “Good-by." breathed the bride. Then | T R g At Prices to Suit ntly and sadly. “Its too bad,” she | “Jack likes it and so do she " hastily g i SPECIAL SALE IN PROGRESS B surned, “that somebody didn't warn - | and, picking 1 I I dk l f aw before you picked out that brown | “You said her caller, | & profille lik Dresden Ribbons in a splen- an €rciicis Every Purse Crib Blankets, fine quality, &u per! It went out last spri “when you taste has developed a | Precision and dis dld range of new and attrac- . o i b o ol hoiie have URbA the: putty little! Tt's too baq oo, that you ehose | into the waste & ”wrd:':; ‘r x:fl:h:y"l: In our Handkerchief Department you will find the most | soft and fleecy—price........ 10c it's lly a crime when you nt ev- |an a vest, for he af- | With the 5 s, pe T ge= . c . 3 13-4 Gray Singl lank- CriTIE o e te Yon hrand prevs | tonme o fmtinie a0~ fhev taf sirable for fancy work. We complete showing of Handkerchiefs that we have ever | 5z 13-4 Gray Singlo Bank- 490 Regular Meeting Held em right away to change it | and cheap things don't keep even their | ey e ety sk s Wehae's &id; Childnits-. Camshic = = The re; e icntas. | varnish long. It's a blessi t I ased 8! e A % ¥ 5 = e Size 10-4 Cotton B Oa st a wn background” pro- | “Now I mus® run alons for I'm sure | governments has caused a scarcity of | § yard .. 25¢ Linen and Silk—plain embroidered and initialed. OW | o pair .. BPe H d the bride, «And I iate that dull you want to get dressed and respecta- | farm laborers, and Vice Consul Gen- Z & Bl oot salbetion b M cndkerchiasts shade! And Jack—" | ble looking before Jack comes home.| eral Smith reports that agricultural 1sa good ime b i Extra Size Cotton Blankets, “My dear” eald the haking | Tell him I've so enjoyed my little chat | acsociations petition for reduced rail- for ok in mray and white—Special re member was voted a finger archly at her, “I know Jac with you! I'm sure you can be con- | way rates for such workmen, LEADING VALUES IN or gfts. v price a pair SR 7T9¢ names 1 l\'\l\\i' him years and years before hg tented in t partment if you make | WOMEN’'S GLOVES = en knew you were on earth, and | up your m be. There's every- = ; NOVELTIES . Size 11-4 “Woolnap” Blank- don't you begin by letting him decide | thing In th Tl run in o soon. | Twelve American universities have A 05 i 5 l Jack is quite a. dear boy. but | because I'm sure I can help you make | endowment funds of over $5,000,000. Y oxasits N"'““:’ Dre in Art merOIdery :’ide s;e::, price s ,2,” s1.64 apt to be tyrannical Why, that Kid Gloves, the well-known e o i - P LMl R “Royalton” make, in black, There is a wealth of beautiful gift suggestions in our Art | size 11-4 White Wool Blank- ets, regular $4.50 grade— Drice & Pair ee. uew. o Size I-4 White Wool Blank- ets, regular $8.00 dear? Oh, I remember when ught that plaster head over He rushed right to me with it, s so delighted! He said the pro- white, tan and gray—Special price a pair.... Embroidery Sections. Finished articles and stamped designs are shown in a variety that covers the entire Women's Two-clasp Dress exactly the same as mine! H P . . grade— o 1as Such & way of imagining things! TO THE DEPOSITORS Kid Gloves, the celebrated range of goods in this popular line. M N $4.69 revealing a Only I do think it is like my nose— = Z is known as | @ld_you ever notice? Duchess” make, in black, GIFT SUGGESTIONS Size 11-4 Fine White Wool ot biz Hews said the bride, a_trifle stiffly, white and all colors—the ’ g Gl Rlankets, vatue $10.00—Spec- rudicatism, 1t | s mt ¥ever aid: 1 "'t IN THE Wity s i Men’s Store FGR MEN 1 prico & pair....... 86.69 e s LW 2 thaiproa ... iois $1.00 5 2 2 Size 1-¢ Strictly All Wool e 1 murmured the caller, a If you are seeking a gift for a Man—then consider our | 5,775 Biankets—regular $6.00 3 sciously. “1 should have siip- — S d $180 grades—Special | posea o m T:voum nave told hie wite C 1{)9 av “lgs ys e“l e T Men’s Store. We show everything in Men’s Wear for | a1, 150, e et $4.95 | everything' Why, Jack at o i . o . . | fouse morning, fioon and might in 5 N HANDKERGHIEFS Holiday gifts—House Coats, Bath Robes, Night Shirts, o ose days! Oh, len’t it a shame you got so many lamps for wedding pres- OF Women's Swids Himbroideved Pajamas, Dress Shirts, Fancy Shirts, Sweaters, Neck- | winter UNDERWEA™ ents! They are expensive, of c 2 iats g 5 . T BBt Hiey Bor G sithe tha Tanin shaes Handkerchiefs, scalloped and wear, Hosiery, Suspenders, Gloves, Umbrellas, Travel- | WE/GH =l CE e S THE THAMES LOAN & TRUST €O oot o ¢ s yeur Hosiney Sl et awful to have {o live in a room with a 5 e R 121;¢ | ling Bags, Suit Cases, Etc. All Style: rose and a yellow and a blue == | brown electric light! It positively sets and a We carry a large assor: fants' Winter Weight Rl L, e RN Women's Hand-embroidered GIFT SUGGESTIONS 3 . : your teeth on edge! And it must grate 3 i oo e We have the making of on, Jagknes s’ sensitive "to culor £h By Dies oM i b Saniny L o Second Floor FOR WOMEN S & rvod Theawywelght vest Ly Lo e S e i e S December 6th, 1913, from noon to 2 o’clock, for than 100 styles to select o e i 4 $1.35 for a fine quality Sllk Vest Buckwheat and Wheat Cakes .7 i Ver, xe) zpen them: st | accomodation of the children who have ot Anirasieandnl s o ile il e d it o e bioll BRI 7R were gifts, And they really are very st availed thaiibel £ PR AR Women's Fine Lawn Initial Second Floor. We show Fur Coats, Fur Sets, Hand- s Pt s MAPLE SUGAR, B s T e e - W e e i e Epalepchiots packed alx 1, some Waists, Warm Shawls, Women’s Aprons, Night dorweey To hararVeuta Pants and SYRUP and HONEY 2 F100 %) il theide’ 10 Snin oot them. a box—Special price a box.. 39 T i P b Union Sujts, Oupr Vlesey-lned Under- MAPLE an the way—my goodness, these are never Robes, Kimonos, Bath Robes, Wrappers, Flannelette | wear st 2c and Ribbed Wrol Under- wear at 500 are wnsuspassed for value. A0 Dbl Women’s Rhdstvies” Our shewing of Wemen's Under- wear, inchudes every wanted kind, me- dium and heavy weight, plam er in Vests, Pants and Union at e price we offer the best tainal \ Women's Strictly All Linen Initial Handkerchiefs, packed six in a box—Special price a your hangings?’ arled the ealler in 2 pained veice. “Well, every one has ber own ideas. They may have come from Heypt and all that, bui—and, my dear, what are you ever geing to do with all these embreidered luncheon sets that I noticed among your wed- ding presents? Youll never entertaln enough in your whole life to use haif of them! If you were society peopie now—Jaok is such a dear, plodding sort of chap! It's nice you don't care Abcal moncy. Dow's mil me weu have - THIS WILL BE THE LAST OPPORTUNITY The Norwich Savings Society, Main Street, corner Broadway, Norwich, Conn. l Gowns, Petticoats, Cardigans, Children’s Dresses, Bath Robes and everything in Infants’ Wear. The Porteous & Mitchell Co People’s Market € Fraakiin St. JUSTIN HOLDEN. Prep. Men's Strictly all Linen Ini- tial Handkerchiefs, packed six in a bax—price a box.... ob- MEN you want fo put your bu: before tne puolic, tiere is ne m = better tnam through the udverus- columns of The Bulletin