Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 3, 1914, Page 7

REV. G. H. STROUSE XENS CELEBRATE WITH A BANQUET Eighth Annual Held With Over 70 Attending—Rev. G. H. Strouse and Edwin A. Tracy the Speakers—Latter Des- cribes Trips to Panama Canal and to Egypt. The eighth annual banquet of the [tor, Rev. Mr. Strouse, who responded Xens society was held Friday evening. Plates were laid for eighty, with over seventy present, including the so- ciety’s guests, Rev. George H. Strouse and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Tracy. The eight tables were very arirac- tive with pretty ferns in dainty fern dishes as center pieces. Dainty Happy New Year cards with bells made pret- ty_souvenirs of the 1914 banquet. Tho wing menn was served and greatly enjoyed: Turkey Mashed Potatoes Mashed Turnips Boited Omions Cranberry Sauce Celery Olives Apple Pie Nauts Ice Cream Coffee Walter M. Cowan as toastmasier was perfect. Mr. Cowan welcomed all, es- pecially the guests, and graceful introduced the speakers of the ev ning. Mr. Tracy was the first, speak- ing upon The Panama Canal He was enthusiastically greeted and from this begioming to the end of his address held the closest attention of all; the only criticism heard, that he did not talk long enough. Starting from Norwich in cold icy February, Mr. Tracy took the party south reaching summer weather in 36 hours. to Miami thence to Jacksonville to Key West, s0 to Panama, graphically describing the country, the building and working of this the most wonderful work of man, Mr. Tracy spoke briefly upon his trip to Hgypt and its wonders. Nr. Cowan then introdnced the pas- in a bright. humorous vein. Mr. Cowan in behalf of the Xens spoke with regret at the absence of Mrs. Starkweather, who has always taken an active interest in the Xens and its work. Mrs Starkweather has| been seriously ill for several months | i but is reported as slowly gaining in health. Under the care of George Amburn members of the Unity class acted as walters and looked very natty in their white coats. Those serving _were Messrs, Robert Cross, Charles Willey, Earle Stamm, Fred Church, William Huntington, Henry Fillmore, John Der- nan. During the evening Leslie Ward entertained with selections on the Vic- trola. The banquet committee, Will I Koonz, chairman, Mrs. Minnie Amburn, Mrs. W, Smith Allen, Mrs. John Par- sons and Mrs Fred Wilson, with the entertainment committee, Mrs, William Gilchrist, Mrs, Will J. Koonz, Mrs. Charles Cobb and Will J. Koonz were congratulated upon the success of the wing meeting was president, Mr: the banquet the regular called to order by the John B. Oat. The reg- ular reparts were read and approved he third quarterly reports. A general discussion was held upon the question Should the Xens give an Entertainment During the Winter? which resulted in a vote that the so- ciety should have a public entertaln- ment. It was unanimously voted to extend a vote of thanks to Mr, Tracy for his interesting address. The meeting adjourned for two weeks, SOLDIER BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT Man He Stabbed Not Wel? Enough to Attend Hearing. Arthur Holloway of Groton, who was stabbed by a knife alleged to have been wielded by Walter F. Baker, a soldier, Wednesday night, was unable to appear against Baker Friday morn- ing in court at New London. Hol loway was not as well as he anticipated he would be. Baker, however, was bound over to the superior court on the overruling of a demurrer to the charge of assault with intent to kill by Police Judge Coit, Charies J. Jollay and William E. Mallowee, ‘soldiers, who were with Holloway when they were set upon by a gang of Bakers friends, were on hand to identify Baker. Baker, who was brought from Fort H. G. Wright Thursday afternoon, asked to have the proceedings of his preliminary trial as brief as possible and although mot represented by counsel wanted to de- mur. in the event of Holloway's prolonged illness he might have to stay in jail and not be presented to the supei¥or court, to which on the evidence he must be bound over. In default of $1,000 Baker was com- mitted to jail to await trial To Be Married January 31. Apnouncement has been made of the coming marriage of Mr. Bugene F. Farley, retiring president of the <{nights of Columbus club, and Miss Nellie A. Lyons of this city. The wedding will be at St Patrick's church, on the morning of January 81 The ceremony will be performed by Father Broderick—New Haven Regis- ter. s the reliable remedy for oo . i e L 4 [ Now Is the Best Time to Order a Monument 1. Special Jow prices are quoted dur- ing our slack season. 3. There is ne possibility of the|class of deposits called for interest at work being hurriedly done. 3. We can guarantee early spring |its in the school system consisted of erection, The Chas. A. Kuebler Co. Tel. 561 Franklin Square E It was explained to him that} 4122 followed b: BOZRAH BAPTIST CHURCH HELD ANNUAL ROLL CALL With Business Meeting—Rev. Dr. J.B. Slocum Preached Sermon on “Hope.” ‘With morning and afternoon servi ices the annunal meeting and roll Bozrah Baptist e Thursday. church was held on The following was the pro- singing, ANl Hafl the Name; reading of Ps. prayer by Rev. J. B. Slocum, D. D.; reports from rhurc‘; and societies connected with the church: from the church, from the ec- clesiastical soclety, treasurer's repor<, bills paid, a balance in the treasury: Singing, Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken; from the Women's Missionary society, from the Ladies’ Aid soctetys. solo by Silas Whipple, from Sunshine band, from Sunday school; singing, Glory to God on High; from Philathes class; from B. Y. P. U.: singing, Zion Stands with Hills Surrounding. nner was served in the vestry Sfer & social hour the services wers Tesumed. The programme continued as follows: Voluntary; ‘singing, I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord, The roll was calied and many re- sponded in person and several by let- ter, and some failed to send any mes- Sags. About 45 were preseni. Then followed singing, Blest Be the Tie That Bindws; solo by Mrs Nathan E. Whit- ing; sermon by Rev. J. B. Slocum, D, D. And Now Abideth Hope: 1 Cor. 13: 13; singing, Come Let Us Anew Our Journey Pursue: benediction by_Rev. J. B. Slocum, D. D. The business meeting of the society followed. in which the following officers were elected: CSommittee, C. E. Ellis, O. B. Leffingwell, John H. Rathbone: clerk, Mr: E. Ellis; treasurer, C. B. Elis, & or and coliector, Clinton Rogers. auditors, T. C. Leffingwell John H. Rathbone. . Dr. Slocum and wife favored with several duets which were much en- joved At the ciose all joined hands in a circle reaching around the audi- torium and sang Blest Be the Tie That Binds, and God Be with You Till We | Meet Again. And all united in the Mizpah benediction, Power of Jes QUESTIONS RECEIVER ASKS OF SUPREME COURT In Thomas Loan & Trust Company Matter—Involve Disposition of As- sete, How Receivar Charies F. Thayer of the Thomas Lean & Trust company puts his case and the questions he asks the supreme court to settle for his direction in the discharge of his duties as receiver, are all shown in the applieation for advice which he has filed before the court. i to the proceeds of such assets: whether Among the representations he makes are the following: The business conducted was like that | of any legitimate bank. Money was received on deposit, and money wa: loaned at lawful rates of interest, note: being taken in acknowledgment of th indebtedness, some of which were pay- able on demand. Others were payabl at stated times and still others were | &ecured by mortgage on real and per- | sonal property. On April 16, 1913, the | bank held money deposited by ~dif- ferent persons of a total of $950,748.17 entered o the books of the bank un- der the following head: General deposits ..., -$280,944.67 Depesits in Savings dept. .. 56 Deposits in Home dept. .... Deposits in School Savings system | § o Deposits evidenced by sécur- ities 75,589.66 The general deposits represented meney that was subject to check. The deposits in the savings department were at interest, at the rate of four per cent. The deposits in the home department comsisted of money col- leéted in small steel safes at the homes of depositors and from time t time taken by the owners to the bun)?, where the safes were unlocked by the emploves of the bank and deposited tp the credit of the owners and this the rate of four per cent. The depos- smail sums collected by school children in the defferent schools and under this system aiso interest was paid on de- posits of $1 and upward at the rate of four per cent. The remaining de- posits represented certificates of de- posit and interest on these certificates @f Awposit was paid at a rate agveed { of $2,926.02 and is a borr Small s Lean Small Lean 500 lbs. Best SHOULDER STEAK Gt from Heavy Beef, Ib. 1 LEGS, 20c value.... FORES, 14c value. ... Tona No. 2, . Iona No. 3, . FANCY SHOULDER (Heavy) Roast Beef, Ib. ZGBACON,“). SMALL GENUINE LAMB Quarters. Jan. 5th Alterations Commence, and in Order to Reduce Our Stock We Have Arranged a Sale of Wonderful Values. JUST ROTE THESE PRIGES Fresh Shoulders, Ib. 1000 Pounds FANCY ooy HAMS, Ib. Fresh Pork Loins, Ib. | SLICED 6{HAM, b, 10c | 1000 Ibs. Sugar Curedl Boneless Rump P K EXTRA SFECIAL Fine Mealy Potatoes, TOMATO SALE can, B¢ can, 8¢ Free Delivery CORNED BEEF, b. pk. 21¢ Fairy Soap, 2 cakes 7¢ Toilet Paper, 7 rolls 25¢ Ask For Themgy and Rolled Plate "Phone 29-4 12)c he Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. § 135 Main Street We Give Royal Gold Trading Stamps. on by the depositor and the bank. | There was no division of the business | of the bank into departments; but all | the business in the receiving and pay- ing out of money was done over the same counter by the same employes. There were over 3,500 depositors of | the bank at the time the commission- ers took their first action in April and many of them were borrowers from the bank. Claim Right of Set-Offs. In the execution of his trust as re- ceiver Mr. Thayer has attempted to collect the money due from the bor- rowing depositors, but instead of pay- ing the loams, the borrowers have offered to set off their several depos- its against the amount of the loans and to pay the excess of the indebt- edness. These depositors ciaim the right to share with all other deposit- ors to the extent of the balance of their deposits and declare that this rule should apply to both departments, | that is the general deposits and the deposits In the savings bank depart- ment. The receiver wants to know whether the Thames Loan and Trust company bears_the same relation to all of its depositors, indiscriminately; whethe.rl the depositors In the so-called savings | bank department are preferred over | the depositors in the commercial de- partment and other creditors; whether they are entitled to be paid out of the assets set aside for savings depositors to the exclusion of other depositors and creditors; whether they are limited they are entitled to share in the other assets of the company if the assets set aside for savings depositors are insuffi- cient to pay all of the savings depos- | itors in full; whether. if the savings department depositors are so preferred | or limited as to specific assets, the sum of $81,035.66 uninvested in the general | funds of the bank can be treated as| and included in investments set aside | for savings deposit whether the | law of set-off as applied to debtors and depositors of incorporated savings | banks in this state shall govern as the ! depositors and borrows claim, or, whether the law of set-off as applied to insolvent national banks shall gov- ern, and as a further question under ! this same heading the receiver wants | to know whether one rule shall apply as to the debts and deposits in the | savings bank department and another | rule apply as to the debts and deposits in the commercial department. Individuat Cases. Another case in which the recefver wants advice is cited. James L. C of Norwich is indebted 1 in the sum of $2,600, s three promissory ing assets of th ment. Agai gs bank depart- | one of the notes, for $1,500, he has pledged his bankbook, which shows that he ha him from the bank, s other note he has deposited a savings bankbook of the Chelsea Bavings bank | of Norwich, on whi be due $624.70. The question is: entitled to a right of set-off? E. B. Worthington of N. depositor in the commercial ment to the amount of §511.62, endors: f z t ife, Mary E The note is colle m but Mr. Worthington claim: to set off the amount of against the amourt of the $100 in question was not p. Worthington nusband’s acco department. Can the make he rig is a depositor in the | ommercial department to the amo ver from the bank to the amount of $5,200, as evi--! are held in the savings bank depart- | ment and amount to a total of $4,200. | Wi ach of the notes the ba. certain corporate stock as security, al- though the stock is of doubtful valu. The two remaining not are held in| the commercial department and total | $1,000. Some of the notes are past| due and others are pa ble on demand. | Gordon claims the right and has of- fered to set off his deposit in the com- mercial department against the total indebtedness. Gordon, it is said, is able to pay all of the indebtedness without resort to the deposit, and the receiver wants to know what he shall do. Irving L. Gardner owes the bank $400, as evidenced by his note dated June 24, 1912, and payable one month after date, to the order of James H. Hyde, and the note is endorsed by | Hyde. The note is held in the com- | mercial department and was given in ! renewal of a baiance due on a former moté which had been swrrendered to | in the bank on April 1, 1913, $100, and | Mrs. William Blackburn | KELLAS—In New Haven, Jan. 2, the maker. Gardner has a deposit in the savings department of $300. His wife, Katheryn W. Gardner, deposited | she received a passbook in the savings department. On July 23, 1913, - Mrs. Gardner undertook to assign ail mon- eys due her from the bank to her husband. Gardner has offered the de- posits on the two books as an off-set of the note the bank holds against him. | These are some of the questions that the receiver asks the supreme court | Harvey, Josie Parker, 1 ginia" Pearson, Herbert Revers, Edith Burton, lreene, George Willlam F. Harvey, Harold C. Matthews, M Hary Lane, C. E. Pendleton, Henry, He M. Robinson, Sayeg, Clara Starkweather, Wheeler, Marcy Witter, Mrs. erick Williams, MessTs. Mrs. W. J. Ward. Joshua Sangster, Miss Hil- | ton Greene, Miss K. Hausheer, Annie Robert rs. E. Annje Lathrop, Vir- Salim Lubin G. Fred- ‘Waterman, for advice on, and there are many others that will be submitted when | the case comes up, because the record | shows that there is an amendment to pecefver originally filed. Unclaimed Letters. The list of unclaimed letters for the week ending January 3, 1914 at the Norwich post office is as follows:: | Miiss M./ ——eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees . DIED, Mrs. James Kellas, Jr, formerly of Nor- wich. the application for advice which the | ! We have recsived a large stock of ALARM CLOCKS, including th fully guaranteed by me. ‘We also carry a full line of Jewelry and Watches of all kinds in the best qual- ity and worl ip. Our prices are the low- est in town. We buy and exchange Old Silver and Jewelry for their full e Big and Baby Ben all of which are | Gold, value. Expert Watchmaker and Repairer. J. OGULNICK & co., 65 Franklin St. opp. Bulletin Bui ing vicinity. $10.00 to $30.00. $12.50 to $27.50. $1.00 to $1.25. worth 50c to $3.00. place is sale. Sale Women's Fur Coats at $32.50, worth $47.50. Women’s Cloth Coats at $5.00 to $19.98, worth Women’s Beautiful Suits at $6.98 to $14.98, worth Women’s Evening and Street Dresses at $3.98 to $10.98, worth $6.50 to $15.00. Women’s House Dresses at 79c and 83¢c, worth Qur QGreat Annual Reduction BEGINS TODAY, JANUARY 3d, and during 15 days, we will be distributors of the most remarka- ble values that have ever been of- fered to the ladies of Norwich and Women’s Corsets, best models, at 42¢ to $2.79, Visit the little store of big values before yeu pur- chase elsewhere, and save all the money you can. The The Ladies’ Specialty Store 248 Main Street, Franklin Square, Norwich, Conn. We give Royal Gold Trading Stamps during this || Ready Again This Merning After one of the Busiest Days We have ever had We will be ready again This Morning at 8.15 With practically Every item in our 8 Sale advertisement still on hand— And Hundreds more Which for lack of space Could not be mentioned. Yelhdle Yesterday’s business was : A record breaker— The biggest Clearance Sale it In our history—and the best of « ™ All advertising for us : Has begun—the comments Of these who have Attended this Sale, seen the ° Values we are offering, Make their purchases And return home To praise them. A feature of this Sale That we would Emphasize is this: Hundreds of Remnants Have been collected and, arranged On counters in the 3 Kitchenware Department For quick selling. i Remnants of Prints, Ginghams, Outing Flannels, Toweling, *~ - Table Linens, Etc. Don’t fail to look for the Remnants—Some Of the best values of The Sale are on The Remnant counters. Make an early start This morning and Take advantage of The many bargain Opportunities which this Great January Clearance Sale Offers while the stocks Are at their best. The Porteaus & Mitchell o