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JANUARY 1914 Westerly Highway Plans Nullified State Prepares to Appoint Commissioner to do all Town Work —Historical Society Meets—Samuel Slocum’s Death at Norwich—Bank’s Annual Meeting—Water Service For Weekapaug—Perhaps. when the We: s planning te »m the town | = 2 commis- mbersnip, | nate | anization | « ment and % days of 1861, Mr, Slocum re- icd, enlisting from South King- Second Rhode Is- was enrolled June in October was sent on service in Rbode Island_as recruiting officer, In_No- the a 862, he was sent to the United of ‘one | = ! hospital and discharged a by the | r 1363, He was d by his and mustered out ill specifies 17, 1864, He was a be a eivil | o . Grand Army anG ider, with |« “The surviving mem~ 3 saiary of $6,000, and a like eum |1 is a son, Orcilifus | for clerk hire and office cxpenses, ton, Mass.' He also | rder the pmoposed act the governor | 1 s, Lydia_ P 5 e assistant highway i ¢ and Mrs. Josébh con ch district, the|C rother, | terins be ih Prov and tol rs. There will one _comprising | county, ome Washington | ties and the other Bris- | and Newport « Each e | resentative Albert H. Langwor- | president of the Westerly town | 1, sixteen invited | sistant will recetve vear, must | Lippitt to af 50t be over thirty yeurs of age, a ctvil | Providence engincer and_resident of the distriet. | e guests are The roads of the state shall be of three | present session of the | classos: State roads, main highways nd the gathering | for all the people of the state; state | wa har mony and | ald rvads, highways forming direct |t i from the party or- | eonnection with state roads; to { the management | reads, principally of benefit to resi- | X deats of the town. The expense of constructing and maintaining state roads shall be borne wholly by the state. The state shall construot state aid roads and the town in which located shall maintain it in conmection with the state, the state paving two-thirds and the town one- third The act provides for general road Inspectors under the commissioner and aiso for three inspectors who shall e named Dy the sovernor and report Ximd of Toads to be built and regulates | \t Tk Westerly band at its fifty-first | sion_elected these officers: | Har: * Card, Steer clear of ‘acid-mouth”’ It’s the one great cause of 95% of tooth-decay. Yet it’s the simplest thing in the world to overcome if you use Pebeco Tooth Paste Pebeco protects the teeth from the ever-present mouth acids that destroy the enamel. The tiniest hole in the enamel is soon followed by decay. Pebeco ove id- mouth’ and refreshes and revitalizes the entire mouth. Cleans, whi- tens and polishes teeth beautifully. rcomes “aci Try Pebecoing your teeth. Ten-Day Trial Tube and Acid Test Papers to Test Your Mouth for Acd—Sent Free LEHN & FINK town road construction. It also pro- | vides for an eight hour day for all la- | ‘borers emgployed und. the law ai a minimum wage of a day. Senator Edwin C, Pierce of Cranston treasurer: ler and m itham, Introduosd the He has made a ! i study of pud highw: ion, « and might accept invitation to en- 1. Nighten the members of the Westerly Board of Trade in the main that 1= now oocupying their atte There was a large attendance of members and much interest shown the regular meeting of ihe Wes and tweifth Fistorical seciety held Thursday eve- ed af wing in the Memorial and Library Y = building. The president, Miss Julia E. Resolutions on the death of J. How- Smith, presided. The feature of the|ard Morgan. late of Westerly, a bio- session was the lengthy, carefully | graph ased by Dr. compiled, Interesting and’ imstru A paper prepared by Ars. Addie P. F. Hillard snd read by Miss Bertha M Brown. The title was Kitchamaug, 204 dealt with the sarfiest Indian ford- places I the Pawcatuck river. question box _brought forth |t topics that resuited In bemeficial dis- | cussion_on purelr local historical sub- jects. These three questions wece trodmeed: Dr. Joshua Babeock, who resided i the present Smith homestead is said to have had a sait works Did he use See water and evaporate 1 Former] ythere was a windmill on Quarry MIL Who was the owner where was the mill located? If had a store In combination, what was 1t? Was there an organization men in Westerls during the R tion? I Where Westerls Printed copies of by-laws including and members were distr John nsor for on: sed by the Russeil B. : Dt. John he Samuel Slocum, who was operated upon in Backus hospital, Friday, for a serious required immed: dled Wednesday tion. The body home in Cross Slocum was in and had resided He arburton d Mrs. D: The marriage friende, Westerly, eighty-first several year: deacon of the Fi Hereth, Mr. and son and a great many = treasurer up to a LB of quiet dispos! | real active | was ever read | ew London | Thursd et _cou There rles ¥ com rt convenes s no crim- the ! nded al BURNED AND IT[}HEI] SOMETHING AWFUL - Little I’imples on Hands and Arms. - Began to Fester. Turned and Tossed All Night. Suffered Tor- the Ton- to Weekapan, ture, Used Cuticura Soap™ and Fiaraniee tusiess cameiont section Ointment. @ Mooth. Haads 'and 2% .% fen per cent return in the Arms All Better. reement is reached, that will have the benefit | the coming summer, 481 East 7th St South Boston, Mass. — i K he funeral of Florence Van. Hise, | ¢ ‘T first noticed little pimples on my hands < ifc SER R and arms and they burned and ftched me and daughter of Mr, and Mra, | something awful. They first of West with looked like Ettle white lumps T 2 o L and then they began to fester n hurch of the Immacula and came to a head. The iebrated by Rev. Pet burning and itching were s> .. al was in St. Micha: intense that I el e men A e ; w pliv. William Bannon, Char d Robert Mason. Lavigne of Woonsocket, committee on ape. ounced his can- of the judge- 1 district court to Charles T. McFee. Thus has developed to the | zc Oliver H. Wil | larence . Roche, to ¢ court which has the within its jurisdic- | they pained me very much. 1t seemed When mmy clothing touched me that I woukd scream. Y conid not sleep at night; I would tarn and toss all night. I suffered torture. 1t seemed as though I should go frantics 1 did not seem to care what happened; I did not care whether I lived or not. “1 tried . and various othoe s0aps and cintments with no heip. I did not know what to do untl a friend told ms 10 use Cuticura S0ap and Ointment. I had only used the Cuticura Soap and Ofntment & month when my bands and arms were all better.” (Signed) Mrs. Elizabeth B. Gustin, Nov. 1, 1913, Cuticura Scap and Ointment do 80 much for poor complexions, red, rough hands, and dry. thin and falling hair, and cost so little, that it 1s aumost criminal not to use them. Sold everywhere. Bample of each malled free; ‘with 32-p. book on the skin and scalp. Ad- @resspost-card “Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston.": A@-Men who shave and shampoo with Cue ticura Soapwill find 1 best for skinand scalp. r Pothier sent to the senate The | m ot ar of the state ard_of pu was also sent abled ut der the rules until next Tues- | PLAINFIELD | | | ‘ Grange Installation—Strict Quarantine | of Smallpox Patients—Ball Block on! Auto Repairing and Pamtmg SRR R the | Plainfield srange installed officers repair autos of all kinde In the | .4 4o "scmi-monthly meeting Tuesday proper manner. esening. Refreshments wers served. . | Latest Improved Facilities make | Taking Care of Smallpox Cas our shop unexcelied in New England. | A relative who has been staving | . o th Mrs. Ploss on Lawton Heights' We bake the paint on, which makes since the death of Mr. Pioss was (u‘ken it wear better, keep its gloss longe and will not crack. Why not have yours done right? chsts no more. sick a few d nounced her her removed s ago. Dr. Chase pro- luess smallpox and had to the pesthouse. s‘hel a close guAT prover has heen filled | nin Wauregan and now | It Bentley-Clarke Auto Co.|i:,. "}, L., "% 88 Main S5, Wosterdy, B, 4 . Aeserfow. Tho main voad bas Reswe | New nominations_were | § | Vinol does old people, m Street New York t on the ot cooking, ete. There omen and children in the Ball Block Moved. on ently the t on the old Plainfield and has been sat on ‘Tl‘(-ro a A well aoor. ing bored near the back Local Notes. nderson and sons, Bddie moved from Union village tenements. e has had his large water to his 3 o his horses apply his house. An engine power. derviile, who cut his foot ge, is confined to the house. TIC Annual Meeting of Union Church — Congregational Preaches at Baptist Pastor Fellowship Meeting. annual me church ted to n Fish: nd; assis trus hmond, eorge John Henry D. Evans land H. rgan custo music_committee, school Mrs. C. H. Wolfe, Miss ning M. Miner, Frank E. Packer, Alden Fish. Local Pastor Preached. A large number from this village at- tended the fellowship meeting at the Congregational church in North Ston- ington Thursday. Rev. A. . Farn- pastor of the local Congrega- church, preached the morning appot F. Dav Wilbur, 3 Batty | sermon. Briefs and Personals. Miss Louise Gray has returned to y_college after a visit to her Dr. and Mrs. Willlam H. fiss Grace Donohoe is visiting in York Mrs. Edgar A. Rathbun are ng in New York. Liewellyn E. Kinney is spending a Nutt has returned from a Burrows Is in New 1 from Mystic were in Groton ursday -evening aitending. the in- stallat ises of Home Rebekah lodge, N Lo O F Would Solve the Problem. If Alexander Dumas were living he might have D'Artagnan kidnap Hu- erta or son ard bring about a gulf coast conference—Chicago News. FEEBLE OLD PEOPLE. Are Told How to Regain and Vigor. Strength fmes has returned from | ¥ As one grows old the waste of the | system becomes more rapid than re- pair, the organs act more slowly less effectively than in youth, the culation is poor, the blood thin digestion weak. Vinol, our delicious cod liver iron tonic without oil is the strengthener and body-buflder for old folks, for it contains the very elements | | needéd to rebuild wasting tissues and | replace weakness with strength. Vinol alse fortifies the system against colds and. thus prevents pneumonia. Mrs, Mary Ivey, of Columbus, says: “If people only knew the good I am sure you would be unable to supply mand. 1 never took anything befors that did me so much It ig the fin creator I ever used in my life. and | ideal and | cir- | and Ga., | the de-! % Vinol | lu\glhi If Vinol fails to build up the feeble, | old people, and o trength we | will m your Broadway | ¥ Gy Gl Norwich, €onn, P. 8. —Our Saxo Salve stops ilching @nd Legins healing at emes, BN | Starting This Morning CLEARANCE SALE of OVERCOATS At Drastic Price Reductions FORMER PRICES FORMER PRICES $15.00, $18.00, $20.00 $22.00, $25.00, $30.00 Now $1050 Now S14.50 Every garment is from our regular stock, which insures that the quality, style and tailoring is the best. The assortment comprises a comprehensive range of the season’s smartest models and fabrics made especially for us by the House of Kuppenheimer, Clothcraft, “Master” and “Verto” Coats. The reduced prices here simply mean extra value for you —for the quality of our clothing is just the same now as at regular prices, and we guarantee satisfaction or your money refunded now just as we always do. 1 1 Special Furnishing Values Shirts Underwear 79c instead of $1.00 $1.50 Union Suits 95¢ $1.15 instead of $1.50 $1.00 Winsteads 79¢ $1.65 instead of $2.00 $1.50 Winsteads $1.15 Early Selections Are Advisable Mankaltan 121-125 MAIN STREET Neckwear 29¢ 4 for $1.00 Were 50c and 75¢ N believed to have 90,000,000,000 tons of coal available. One Huerta Overlooked. n on a bank in Mexico pro- > thought to know tl From the Consular Reports. American drills are India for well borin silly Wit. There has been 2.noticeable siump in silly effervescence of childish wit but it is reperted that men who ai = — 3 old enough to have wisdom ng and Writing History. more t E Hail is making the his- eab inue to sing bt £ plumes il Gentar of Norwich JANUARY SALE of Shirtwaists Boston Store Waists have a reputation for their unequalled style and beauty and for thair reasonable prices. The Waists which are offered during this sale at these won- derfully low prices will fully sustain the reputation we have earned. IF YOU WANT SOME GOOD WAISTS AT LOW PRICES COME TO THE BOSTON STORE THIS MORNING At 98¢ At $1.59 At $1.98 At this price we offer some ex- This should prove a very popu- If you are lovking for a dressy tremely pretty Waists in all- lar price, for we searched a long Waist we would advise you to over embrotderies, voils, and time before we found the waists see this particular lot. City shops would feature these waists at a much higher price, as the materials are very fine and the designs the newest out. Mad of volles and lawns with pre! we wanted to sell you. They're made of fine lawns and voiles with turn-over collars and some in high neck styles. Youll find many new styles in the embroid- crepe, also many designs in fine lawns. All the good styles are here, including the very latest stvle kinks. Youwll find Medici collars, the long Raglan shoul- ders and drop shoulder models. eries shown—in fact, they're the b =il Me‘:_{( o They're all good Waists—well very latest with their button charming vest effects are also made and daintily trimmed. fronts and long sleeves. shown. Sale Price 98¢ VISIT THE ECONOMY SALE THIS WEEK Sale Price $1.59 Sale Price $1.98 Mill End TRAVELERS' DIRECTORY New L.ondon 8 a m. to i2 m. i1p.m.to 5p.m. Daily and Saturdays until 11 a. m. City of Lowell Neéw Hampshire CDO0Se LhiS fuuis a€Xi Lins yuu o New Yers. oui-pave a deiigutiuk voyage Long isianu Sound aba ~ BUpero vicw of the Wonderiui sKyine and watertront of Manhattan 3siand. Steamer lezves New London at 11 1 P. m. daily (cxcept Sunday), dus Nes PON M LS York, Pier 10, Eas: River, at 6.30, and Pler 40, A\Ollh River, 7 o'clock next Take Tattville or Willimantio ecars morning. NORWICH —1o— Taftville, Conn. REW YORK $ 1.—82 Meals a ia Carte Tickets and from tickes NEW ENGLAND STEAMSHIP CO. The Baking Powder WE SELL AT 12¢ POUND CAN | = c I Norwich to New York CHELSEA LINE will do as good work as any you ever had at-any price. And Best Coffee Fare, $1. Staterooms, $1 All outside rooms. AT 23c PER POUND T e Tacad will appeal to any lover of Thursdays savm A% good coffee. (el : Leaves New ank Brookliyn Wednes- United Tea Importers Co. Franklin Sq. over Somers Bros. | e Rheumatism, Sciatica, TitYS— | has opened an office at 52 | | | | | \ | | | your aruggist. C. H. HASKELL {Th Norwich Pumbing Supply House | to have the work dono now as later | | when it may be freezing weather. 'ROBERT J.COCHRANE UROGEN New and_ Effective Remedy ra-’ Gout“and” Neu- UROGEN—the Uric Acid Solvent. Send for free booklet. Order through Price 50 cents and $l. ONIVERSITY PLACE @ne Block West of Broadway NEW YORK CITY OO Gotae Disieicte Anrose'ttty MODERN ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF 300 Rooms (200 with Bath) RATES $1.00 PER D EeeShegy staarast and Sote | Sead for "‘”.n l“lm’mfil" a8 \ i3t Now Tork crae COAL and WOOD | Broadway for the convenience of customers with A. A. Beckwith, Insurance. DR. F. D. COLES Veterinary Surgeon Ofice, HODGE'S STABLE Phone 10 Residence 1095 phone Dr. J. M. KING DENTIST May Building Jan1TuWF C. M. WILLIAMS Contractor and Builder| By Palatial Cruising Steam: “VICTORIA LUISE” From NEW YORK March 11 April 11 Feb. 7 \J Send for Boatle, Stafing Crise | HAMBURG- AMERICAN LINE 4145 Brosgway. New Veork or Local Agents BERMUDA, WI:'ST INDLES, PANAMA CANAL WINTER CRUISES Large st Estimates Cheerfully Given Telephone 370 216 MAIN STREET SUPPLIES for Plumbers, Steam Fit-~ John A Duen ters and Mills amers, fine service, reason- rly bookings should be r preferred ac a, Steamship and Tourist Agent, 5¢ Main Street The Fenton-Chamley Building Co., Inc. GENERAL CONTRACTORS NORWICH, CONN. Central Wharf 2 e § PLUMBING AND STEAM FITTING PLUMBING | Why not atttend to it now? It will be | fully as easy and convenient for you | Phone 13. | | Estimates cheerfully furnished on | any work you need done. J. E. TOMPKINS 67 West Main St. 'C. E. WHITAKER Eucceesor to ¥. GLESON. Sheet Metal Worker, Tar or and Gravel Roofa Walks and That sudden breeze, predicts a freeze. Be prepared—— EGet a Gas Heater You all khow 1U's dangerous to ea: breakfast in a cold room, and ! “sides. it's not very comfortable. Whereas, with one of our Heaters installed, you enly bave to light it a few minutes & Wes: Main St .+ ore breakiast is called in order heve the diaing rvo: comfortably m T. F. BURNS |Heating and Plumbing| 92 Fran Street We carry those Heaters in three dif- { ferent styles: Reznor Reflector Heater In two sizes and The Oriole, somothing new In Gas Heaters. Call and see them at our office and let us explain their usefulness. GAS FiTTING, PLUMBING, STEAM FITTING 10 West Main Street, Norviich, Conn. Agent for B. ©. Sheet Packing City of Norwich @Gas & Electrical Depariment Alice Bldg., 321 Main St. STETSON & YOUNG Carpenters and Builders | PIES, CAKE AND BREAC that cannot be exceiled. Phene your order. Prompt service. LOUIS H. BRUNELLE 10 Carter Ave. (East Side) “AHERE s no aevertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bule desia ier Eemulin. Best work and matesials at rigat rrices, by skilled labor. Telephone 50 WeST MAIN ST. WHES ¥ou want to puv your Dusi- ness befors :he public, there is mo mes &lum bettor than through the dvertids o columas of The Ballelic.