Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 12, 1913, Page 2

WILLIMANTIC What Is Going On Tonight. Division No. 1, A. O. H, Center Street ‘Armory. Radiant Chapter, No. 11, O. E. 8, Ma- sonic Hall W. C. T. U, 140 Valley Street, at 3.15 | . m P Open Maeting of Boy Scouts, Congre- gational Church. Telephone Building Inspected—Hun- dreds Visit New and Up-to-Date Ex- change—Norwich Officials And in Reception. A great many in this vicinity avail- ed themselves of the opportunity o fered by the local branch ef the S. N Telephone company of inspecting he new building of the company on High street and there was a steady flow through the building of inter- PILES CURED FROM 6 to 14 DAYS Druggists refund money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure itching, blind, bleading or protruding piles. First =pplication gives relief. 5lc. Three Room at can be furnished display as shown in our room for $250. Ar out- Gt can be selected for as low as $150., or we will show even better goods for more money. Let us figure on your Fall Furnishings. LINCOLN'S Furniture Store Main and Union Streets, Willimantic Phone 285-3 JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Elmore & Shepard Funeral DirectorandEmbalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistant Tel. connection Auto Truck Moving LONG DISTANCE WORK A SPECIALTY Address P. A, WEEKS, or 'phone 850-2, 338-12 or 254-5, Willimantic, Ct. HIRAM N. FENN UNDERTAKER a nd EMBALMER 62 Church 8t, Willimantic, Ct. Telephone Lady Assistant DR. F. C. JACKSON, Dentist Painless Extracting and Filiing a Speciaity 762 Main Street, Willimantic Telephone ested subscribers and others between the hours of 2 and 5 and 7 to 8, Thurs- day afternoon and evening. The visitors were welcomed at the door by Manager A. L. Weatherhead of the Mcal exchange and passed through the offices to the rear part of the building, where they were taken in charge by District Commercial Manager R, H. Gray of Norwich and his assistants who minutely explained the workings of the intricate and up-to-date telephone system. The courtesy and hospitality of the officials and of everyone connected with the plant was an agreeable fea- ture of the extremely interesting and profitable tour of inspection. Among those assisting Mr. Gray were N. J. Pond, S. W. Bryant, H. K. Reed, E. J. Hunt, J. C. Darbee, C. W. Dow, M. D. Millard, Miss C. E. Coul- and Miss la Hughes of Norwich, Miss A. Thurmap and W. L. Moran of Putnam, The buillding itself was begun in No- vember, 1912, and the local lines 3 eut over into it September 26, 1913. It is a two story brick and concrete structure, the interior woodwork of oak, with plastered and tinted walls. it is light and roomy and said to be one of the best adapted buildings for telephone purposes in the state. In the basement is the heating plant, including a self feeding furnace, the stock room and linesman's quarters. On the ground floor are the offices, the commercial department and the ter- minal room, with all‘the apparatus re- quisite for an up-to-date plant. The second flo used entirely by the operating department, comprising locker, lunch and rest rooms and the large room in which the new switch- board is installed, There are twelve positions at the switchboard, four for long distance and eight for local business. The ca- pacity of the board is 1600 subscrib- e or nearly double the present num- ber. There are in the board about one hundred miles of wire, 6,520 jaci 376 cords, 359 plugs, 1,182 lights, 1,70 relays, 103 repeating coils and near- ly 60,000 soldered joints. This is quite a change from the first days of the Willimantic exchange, back which was located In the place ness of H. E. Remington, at street, with one operator and wenty-five subscribers’ lines. By } the number had increased to one hundred and soon thereafter the space of by in the store became too small and quarters were furnished on the second floor of the Windham county bank building. This site was used until the cut- over into the new building this fall. At present there are operators in t al force, handling on an aver 500 calls in a day of 2 TWO WEEKS’' VACATION. Voted by School Model Board for Pupils of School. There was a meeting of the town hool committee Wednesday evening. The commitiee on repairs, through C. C. Case, chairman, reported that F. W, Gerrick had been awarded the con- tract for the installation of the steam heating plant at the North Windham school for This was the lowest bid of four received At the request of Principal H. T. Burr of the normal school, the chil- dren of the model school were voted two weeks’ vacation at Easter and are to keep in_session a week longer t n usual in June, in order that the h annive! of the normal school, which will be ‘celebrated, at that time, may come later than the regular s slons elsewhere, and other teacHer: may find it possible to be present. Homer F, Woodworth was engaged as janitor of the Windham Center school at a salary of $30 a month, A library appropriation of $230 was voted the &choo After First Selectman R. B. Mitchell, who was present, had suggested to the committee that arrangements be made, whereby the janitor of the high school and the regular janitor of the town building cooperate in caring for the jheating apparatus at the building in order to save the expense of an extra man this winter, the matter was CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the .gnatu.e of Murray's Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN. BOOKS FOR XMAS GIFTS Buying Books for Christmas Gifts is growing in strength | and popularity, and there is a good reason: A good book not only gives immediate pleasure, but it is a source of lasting en- joyment and good cheer. We have Books for Boys and Books for Girls that will make suitable gifts, at 25¢ and up. We also carry a full line of -all the new and popular Books at the publishers’ prices, and they are all suitable for gifts. You will find a complete line of Catholic and Protestant| Prayer Books, Bibles, Post Card Albums, Photo Albums, Christmas Cards and Calendars. THE H. C. MURRAY CO. Incorporated 1842 Everybody needs it, of course. Everybedy is gelng to need it mors in the future, too, when the carning capacity is less than during youtn or middle-age. “Wherewithall” The best way to be sure to have some THEN is to save a little 1{1OW —a little at a time, but that litt'e often. The Willimantic Savings Institute H. ©. MURRAY, President. N. D. WEBSTER, Treasurer oL NORWICH BULLETIN, FRIDAY, left to Mr. Mitchell’s best judgment. The high school now uses several reoms in the town building, so that there are two janitors available for the bullding. . Nine Have Not Report Candidates for election :at the polls on the first of this month have until next Tuesday, the 16th, to make their returns of expenses to the town clerk’s office. At present there are nine to report. George E. Wilcox, independent can- didate for mayor, reported on Thurs- day that his expenses were $18 for advertising and $25 for clerical work, a total of $43. Joseph M. Berard, pro- gressive candidate for alderman in the third ward, spent $12.50 for printing, postage, clerical work, etc, and Wal- lace A. Smith, progressive candidate for alderman in the second ward, spent nothing, FUNERALS. R Arthur Martin. The funeral of Arthur, som of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Martin of Arnold's Lane, who died Wednesday at the age of 15 months, was held at 2.30 Thurs- day afternoon. Burial was in St Jo- seph's cemetery. Mason Neff. The funeral of Mason Neff was held from 49 Brook street at one o’clock Thursday _afternoon. Rev, Willard O. Nuzum officiated. Burial was in Che- wink cemetery, Chaplin, Teacher's Salary Garnisheed. A garnishee process was served on Town Treasurer Frank P. Fenton Thursday by Constable William J. Hastings, attaching the salary of R. S. Drysdale of the Windham High school faculty. The process was served by a justice suit brought by E, P. Davis of Lewisw ton, Me.,, on a note for $55, endorsed to Davis by the original holder, so it is claimed, Chimney Fire Thursday. A call from box 53 about 6.30 Thurs- day evening called out the fire depart- ment for a chimney fire in the “Twin house,” so-called, at the corner of Ma- ple avenue and Oak street, owned by Theophile Loiselle and occupied as a three tenement house. The Alerts were first on the scene, and the fire was taken care of with chemical from the roof, after an un- successful attempt to get at it from undernesth. There was some doubt where the fire was, several thinking it was in the Natchaug school building, where the workmen had fires burning to keép their cement construction from freez- ing. ‘When the Montys got to the box a man standing nearby told them the machine shop was on fire, and their hose was all paid out there before the real location of the fire was known, The recall sounded just before 7. Brief Mention. M., E. Sullivan was in Putnam Thursday. ‘A. D. Trenor of New York spent Thursday in this city. William H. Phillips of Hampton has purchased the Andrews place on the South County road from John An- drews. The place is located at Perkins Corners. The paint to be used by Robert Smith, contractor, in repainting the letter poses and boxes in the city has been received at the post office, The work will be started this week. Among local people who went to Hartford Thursday were: A. I Bill, James P_Small, Mrs, Alfred Lathrop, Mrs_ M. W, Golden, Mrs. W. F. Row- ley, Howard Millerd, Mra. H. A. Chap- peli, Mrs, Willlam Vanderman, J. Fitz- gerald, J. J. Hickey, . Mrs. .Frank Howie, Mrs, Mary Martin, Mrs. E. O. Smith, Mrs. Frank Gallup, Mrs, James Brown, Mrs, F. Williams, Mrs. George Hinman, Mrs. A, C, Andrews, Miss Grace Walker, Mrs. Elmer Norton, J. A. Shea, and Miss Mary Rose Blanch- ette, Personals. Mrs. James Bacon spent Thursday in Putnam, Dr. W. Boston, Miss Mary Adams visitor Thursday. George Kirby of Mansfield Yor on busine; Miss Alice Caihouette is spending a few days-in Boston. Miss Ethel Risedorf spent Thursday in South Willingten. G. H. Anderson of Windham "spent P, Keating spent Thursday in a Norwich was is in New Thursday in Norwich, Frank White of Hartford spent | Thursday in this city. | Rev. James Smith of Rocville spent | Thursday in this city. Mrs. ¥Fred Vinton of BEagleville was a local visitor Thursda Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Van Zant spending a few days in Boston, M P. McNichol of Norwich was the guest of her niece, Mrs. Robert Rose, Mrs. Lucy Byles Wilson returned to Hartford after a visit with friends in this city. Mrs, Charles Brigham of Mansfield Depot returned Thursday after a visit in Hartford. Albert E. Greene employ of the J. F. of this city. George Siswick of Stafford ,Springs are has entered thy arr Clothing Co. was in this city Thursday and left here for New London. Mr, and Mrs. A. D. Turnbull of Nor- wich were in this left here for a vi a daughter, Mrs. Turnbull, their city Thursday and t in Hartford with Wood and Willlam n, "POQUONOC Condition of Mrs. Lewis Bogue Critical —Odd Fellows Pleased With Mystic Visit. Bogue of Poquonoc, who is a patient in Memorial hospital, re- mains in an unconsgious condition most of the time. Her husband spends the greater part of the time at the hospital. . Big Night for Odd Fellows. With the blowing of horns and other outward signs of jollity within, the members of Fairview lodge of Odd Fel- lows who attended the celebration of Stonington lodge at Mystic Wednesday evening, making the trip by autotruck, returned to their homes. Many of them will not finish describing their visit for some time to come. Mrs. A, . Weeks of Poquonoc Bridge spent Thursday in New London, Members of Home Rebekah lodge at- tended the meeting last evening in A, O. U. W, hall, Groton, where office for the coming year were nominated. A roll call of the order was also held. SEanciard ' Blood Medicine the whole world over— HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA. Drug- gists everywhere sell and feel safe in recommending it because it gives such general satisfaction. Mrs. Lewi Purifies, builds up, creates appe- tite, overcomes that tired fesli Get a bottle toda Means “King eof All” NOANK Boy Scouts Defeat Mystic Visitors—B. | Y. P. U. Rally to Be Addressed by Rev. Dr. Slocum, At the game of basketball between the Boy Scouts of the village and the Mystic team, played in the Town hall Wednesday evening, the victory w with the home team. Another zame will be played this evening, between the Noank Nuggets and the New Lon- don Walnits. Norwich Pastor to Speak. Great interest is be! the rally of the B. Y, P. T. be held this evening and at wt h Rev, Dr. Joel B. Slocum 4f Norw is to address the audience. It is expected that Allan W. Rathbun will sing. bseph Cummings, a patient for sev- weeks in Lawrence hospital, where he was treated for a fractured leg, has returned to hom in the villgge. Mrs. William. Johnson of Potter court was hostess Thursday to the la- dies of Grace church guild. After the slon busin refreshments were served. Packed Christmas Barrel. Mrs. Anna_ Wagner Thursday enter- talned the Missionary society of the Methodist church. The ladies packed a barrel to send to the Deacone: home in Providence. This was filled with clothing, provisions and canned goods. Village Interests. Last evening at the regular meeting of the Baptist church the service was led by Rev. W. T. Aiken, who had for his subject. Christ’s Gifts to Us. The meeting was well attended and a great deal of interest was manifested. Mrs. Charles Palmer will entertain the Missionary and Aid societies at her home on Church street this afternoon. | Alden Wilcox has returned from a visit in Preston, where he attended the wedding of a reraltive. Mrs. Lucinda Fish has gone to Mon- son, Mass., during the winter. Mrs. Max Muse has returned from a visit with New London relatives. Miss Idene Stahler of New London is visiting in the village. Miss Hazel Ashcraft friends in Providence. Mrs. Thomas Perkins has returned to her home in New London, after a visit with her mother, Mrs. Addie Fish. Mrs. Addie Rathbun of Church street has been visiting relatives in Groton. Mrs, John Daboll of THigh street is the guest of friends in Providence. First Nomination of Officers. At ths regular meeting of the Junior 0. U, A, M, held in the hall on Front strref, routine business was transacted after which first nomination of offi- cers was held. The second nomination, with election, will be held in Decem- ber. Friends in the village of these who are inmates of the Norwich state hos- pital have received a letter from Dr. H. M. Pollock, superintendent of the hospital, in which be asks for their re- membrance on Christmas day with some little token of affection. 'is visiting A charming winter suit is fashioned of dark blue ratine. Tt has collar and cuffs of undyed skunk; the coat is trimmed with black braid, and at the walst is a soft girdle of changeable blue and green {affeta fastened with & buckie of blug enamel, g manifested in | 7. which is to | where she will be employead | COLCHESTER Successful Sale for Benefit of Library —Varied and Novel Features Enter- tain Many Patron, The annual sale for the benefit of the Cragin Memorial 1it was held Wednesday afternocon and evening in the library building. The large attendance. On the main floor the fol- vere the tables and attendants: | lowing Fancy work table, Mrs. D. W. Mrs. Willlam 8. Curt mellne om; can Nora Ke Mrs. emp Jennie Plumb apron ., Mrs. John Condren. the Boys’ club rooms in the base- ment the. tables and entertainments were in charge of the students of the High school, and were largely patron- {'and by thry putting a the h and appeared | its bill. The | st out betwen porties ickel in the bill ot ad was drawn back 1in with a package in oose was worked by Charles Blacker. | In one of the larger rooms Meade, the | magician, gave a fine exhibition of the | black art. Although but an amateur | and a student of the Academy, hi: | work was larzely applauded. Four | shows were given, with a full room each time. The affair was a great suc- ss, and a large sum was added to the ! library’s treasury. 1 Borough Small Notes. Teverett Manwarring of Lebanon a caller in town Wednesda . Alfred White and Mrs. Church of North Manchester were Colchester visitors Wednesda; I Agranovitch i haying his house lights. Mrs. Mary Smith returned to Bri port Tuesday, having been called here by the death of his mother, Mrs. Mary Shea, who was so badly burned Sat- urday night as to cause her death. TLouis Trachtenburg of Norwich was a recent caller in town. Bamuel Gellert was a Hartford vis- itor Thu Agranoviteh of New TLon- Abraham don is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs., I Agranovitch. RUMOR OF ARMISTICE REACHES WASHINGTON Representatives of Huerta Government Taking the Initiative. ‘Washington, Dec. 10.—Reports frem Mexico that efforts were heing made by an element in the provisional gov- ernment to induce General Huerta to negotiate an armistice with General Carranza, the censtitutionalist leader pending an election, vevived interest considerabiy here tonight in the Mex- ican situation State department efficialg, were with- out advices about it, but w nly intokesiad i Ressibla develeBmEnis i | ized. Bargain table, Misses Anna | O’Brien, Anna Bernstein, Anna Stanke- | wicz, Ruth Miner, Catherine Sullivan tand fary Driscoll: popeorn and pea- nu Harold Porter. The , which was well pat- ronized, ge of H. G. Me- | serve. goose grabbag, in { charge s nd, did a rushing business created a lot of amuse- | | ment. 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Washineton, Dec, 10.—President Wil- | Washington offi ls here would look | son was receiving the commendation | with favor on moveme that | of the feminine side of the national would bring about a suspension of hos- | capital for a little act of gallantry to- | day in Rock Creek park, when he found attack on Tampico by the rebels | jittle Miss Ruth Donaldson had been added today to th y_of tf thrown from her horse. fo t when the pres- ecame known tha | Washington adminis \ “about Tt elgners and int <. Nothing 'ident stepped up, helped the little girl was announced from the s depart- (o her feet and brushed her clothing, ment about cond ms at Tampleo, but | ghe assured him that she was unhurt, |the report that the rebel general had | byt execlaimed: 2 | advised the removal fore resi- Where's my: backcomb, I wonder” | dents situation. | She did not know.it at the time, but [ The despa sh ships 10| i "was the president of the United | Mexican waters occasioned no surprise | Siates who obediently searched tha |to the state department, as there had | yizmy® olled for everal minutes on been previous indications through ‘i"" e Mnets . and restored the sils ficial channels that there mi ve sent | oo O nt tortoise shell. extra ships to look after British inter- DY b o i | New Sun Spot Discovered. Mitchel Will Help Party. | San Jose, Cal. 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