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Anniversary lishment of big value offering. {0 $10.00 Ladies’ Spring SUITS $15.00 to $18.50. $5.98 and $8.50 L e The Ladies’ Specialty Store This week we celebrate the Store in Norwich. To commemorate this remarkable event, we will offer Special inducements to those who will make a purchase of a Spring Coat, Suit or a Dress, during these days of Special from Wednesday to Saturday Ladies’ Spring COATS, $5.98 a.nd $7.98, Value $8.50 Ladies Spring Street Dresses $3.98 and $5.98, Value Give us a call and we assure a cordial reception to all. We Give Royal Gold Trading Stamps The Ladies’ Specialty Store The Small Store and Distributors of Big Values 248 Main Street, Franklin Square NORWICH, CONN. of the Estab- our Specialty $12.98 and $14.98, Value s MYSTIC Project to Institute a Rebekah Lodg A. L. Pitcher Addresses Fonmghuy} Club. | Personal Items A meeting for the purpose of start- | reral services for William Madi- ing a Daughters of Rebekah lodge, who died in Marlboro, were hel auxiliary to the Odd Fellows, will be! Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock in reld Thursday evening at 7.30 o'clock | Andrew’s church. Burial was- in in the I. O. O. ¥. rooms in the Gilbert | Andrew's cemetery Undertaker block. It is hoped to have a charter | Charles H. Dawley was in charge membership of 100. A great deal of A niosl | Ghuron i Mastion: Interest nas been shown in the project | W. C. T. U. Meeting. The meeting of the Woman's Chri tlan Temperance union, held in thei rooms on Bank square, Tuesday after. on at 2 o'clock, was = 1 p il Mrs Charies B, New- | Were re-elected as the h commit- o ”;?::':;;' - ;;;r‘;fiumo prov- | tee. Hon. Hamilton Wallls was chair- m : : man of the mex . fatarasting and prsceient. Ronald K. returned to hls Fortnightly Glub Hears About Johnson. |home in New fonday, having The Fortnightly club met Tuesday |DeeR at his summer residence on | evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. | Broadway for a few days \. 1.. Pitcher on Elm street, there be-| Miss Ma Wade was visiting | < 2 lavee atiendamce. The speaker | friends in Willimantic the past week. (e evening was A. L. largely attended. Pitcher. His COLCHESTER | Funeral of William Madison—Annual Meeting of Congregational Church— At the an gregational in the chapel Willi elected clerk and Edward was elected treasurer. Job Alden A. Baker and Will al meeting of the Con= church Saturday afternoon = Popular Entertainment. ison of his old age. {duty for several months. {or whether the hidden treasure had Thomas A. Bliven, 91, Was in Thomas A. Bliven, now in his nine- ty-secand r, a resident of North Stonington, is Among the few surviv- ing velerans of the Mexican war of 1846-48. Mr, Bliven is tall, of slight build and ‘remarkably active, and shows no sign of enfeeblement by rea- In 1846 he joined company, Wwhich General Winfield Scott anded by Captain Nel- son Vial Providence. Mr. Bliven foughf fh the battle of Contreras, and the sTorming of Chapultepec and took ft in the engagement which resulted the surrender of the City of Mex ico, and remained there on garrison the Rhode Island served under and was co Mr,_Bliven said that in those stir- ring times the American soldiers were inclined to do a little looting, but with- out the sanction of the commissioned officers. He knew of an instance where a party of half a dozen soldiers stealthily entered a church at night and secured a solid gold statue about a foot and a haif high and buried it near a wall on the outskirts of the city. He has thought many times since whether it had been removed and dis- posed of by some one of the soldiers ever been recovered. When the call came for troops in the Civil war, Mr. Bliven did not respond. the exam- ing surgeon declaring that he was in- eligible by reason of physical disabil- ity; and that was over fifty years ago. The United States court of appeals for the second circuit, in the case of the Merchants’ National bank of New | Haven against the Unitéd States and Joseph Serraro and one Pintail, et al, has handed down a decision affirming the judgment of the district court of the United States for the eastern dis- | ct of New York, with costs. This case relates to a contract at Fort Ter- ry by the Eldredge Construction com- pany, in which the bank is assignee of | the Connecticut Trap Rock company, | furnishers of the material, and Ser- | raro and Pintail as laborers, in which judgment in $2,400 was given in favo This is the first decision ever made on this point under the act of 1905. This case started in the superior court | for New London county and is of | special local interest, as the president | of the Eldredge company, Frederick | Zldredge. wa resident of Westerly and the bondsman, Walton and Ran- dall, are residents of Pawcatuck, and that they were represented by Attor- ney A. T. L. Ledwidge of Westerly. McGlynn nt, who died Sunday | after an illness of 3t in County 1 Mrs. Bridget T. Trant, | wife of Daniel in Woonsocke months, w ford, Ireland, and came to the !'nited States at the age of thirteen. She lived in Wester- | subfoct waa The Ags of Dr. dolmen . TEve Creois Telle. tompany cave here are to be but two more meet- *-‘:\‘n";*n“;' T>‘z 1‘1‘: :‘(v‘!‘;‘_;ia.h-n\' ‘w‘rh age oF the cln 45 sedEon. 3ra 1 sday evening. A larse B OE S ol Eoy, Citia seeton crowd attended srogramme con Brief Locals. of part, singinz, Mr. and Mrs. William Allen have | ing and sketches After the en- turned o Aubu ., afl s lent a dance was held b ‘{-l \‘ - Llef‘ b e On account of the show in vith Mrs. Allen’'s father, Benjamin{ On a t of show 1 ball Tuesday evening, the moving pic- . Wesley Collins of Westfleld, | ture theatre did not open ing her parents, Mr. and PHCRE Rl 9 b Mrs. Robert Br Miss Maria Allen has returned from ome on Pl St T AfElC hr 13 Frank Rogers of Salem was Miss Jeanie Wederkinch of Manvllle, "“““,,‘“,“fi"““fi fE g R I, 18 the guest of her brothar, Rob-{ - F Miner of Hast Haddam wa R e er in town Tuesda Se.wdust Canada. is ECZEMA DISFIGURED. BABY TERRIBLY Body All Boken Out in Water Blis- | - ters. ltched So Had to Muflle' Used Cuticura Soap and | Qintment. Never Troubled Smce. Hands. Ridgefleld, Conn. — ®nd restless and fretted night and day. way. looked like little water blisters, then it turned so raw meat. It itched so badly that we had to muffle the baby’s hands to protect, it spreading all over her face. Tt certainly disfigured her terribly and she could not rest at night. Her clothing was very irritating to the body and when it was removed her body was raw. We had her treated for about two menths when it spread. all over her body, face and head and seemed. to grow worse all the time. 1 took good warm water and Cutlcura Soap and lathered it all over her and allowed 11 to dry on and then when it was thoroughly dry 1 applied the Cuticura Ointment. In @bout a week I could see a big change and in three weeks you never would have known she ever had eczema and she never has been troubled since.” (Signed) Mrs. George Coe, Nov. 20, 1912. A single cake of Cuticura Soap (25c.) and box of Cuticura Ointment (50c.) are often sufficient when all else has failed. Sold throughout the world. Sample of each wmailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address past-card “ Cutlcura, Dept. T, Boston." A3Men who shave and shampoo with Ca- ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp, sold at $40 a ton in “‘ My baby was croes | One broken out in small water | blisters and I was told she had the eczema the worst The eruption first it looked like a piece of - BALTIC Death of Amhony Godue—Frederick rning. D which | |due to | the de Dbed s Mr, eased nee last jodue born in the Prov- cotland. He is survived by five sons, Anthony of Bal- ste of Willimantic, Adelard ersailles and Tenis and Oliver of | Scotland, and two daughters, Donalda and M of Scotland. Mr. Godue was of a gentle and kind- disposition and his cheerful man- 1y morning I discovered that her body was all | "er’ made for him many friends among whom his death will be felt deeply. Broke His Wr the fourteen-year-old son Mrs, Joseph Allard, of t, met with a painful acei- nday evenine. He was playing | rumber of other bovs in one | of the lofts in the Baltic Mills com- pahy’s barn, when suddeniy he fell through an opening to the floor, a dis- tance of about ten feet. He landed with considerable force.on his right 1, breaking the wrist. The boy was taken treated. ; Baltic Personals. o Bourret is moving from High to a doctor and the wrist was SE oseph tiended the convention of b of Connecticut, held in Tuesday Another case of smallpox quarantined. The batient e. ndry, pastor at spending a few day s home in Bristol of High street the Rexall New Ha- has this been time t. es of Places. Iowa is known Auto Auto Repairing and Pamtmg ""We repair autos of all kinds in th sper manner. l.atest r - snop unexcelled in New England. We bake the paint on, which make it wear botter, keep its gloss longer, and will net crack. Why not have veurs done costs no more. Bentley-Ci 88 Main 8t. Westeriy, R. I ht? improved Facilities make ke Auto Co. as a state of small { cities and few millionaires. Her wealth | is not in the hands of a few indivi Is, but divided with a degree of | equality among her citizens, who em- | ploy it in the comfc S ke those of | home. A leade in the i of the soil, Towa likewise leads the states of the union in the production of live stoc Texas leads in bee! Towa more than makes u tal by Oniy seven people now live at whieh in the d a population of it is said only cattle, but a larger to- he raising of milch cows. Dyea, of the Klondike had Of 26,680, the seven, two 5 i one moun- s | tains without name whic are mere than deuble the height of the most lofty eastern mountain. it Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA I onfined to his | c, and came to the United | twenty-eight years ago, g in Occum and then go- curve, the er at Ienton’s market | where two roads cross. Between these | {two points the Town Street school | Death of Mrs. Daniel Trant—People’s Msision Dediules% New Quarters—Award for Miss Mabel Noyes. jing the praise | erected Mexican War of 1846-48— daughter of the late James and Mar: McDuff, in St. Joseph's church, Paw tucket, ‘Monday. They were married | by Rev. Leo L. McVay, brother of the ! bridegroom, who also celebrated the | nuptial mass. A sister of the bride- | groom, Miss Alice Geraldine McVay, attended the bride. Frank Edward McDuff, brother of the bride, was best | man. There was an all-dav service in the People’s Mission Tuesday in dedica- tion of the new auarters. At the oper ing of the morni session and dur- service, Deacon Ethan Wilcox of the First Baptist church, told of the beginning of the missio and the work that had been and being accomplished. Prayer wa (g fered by Rev. F. C. A, Jones of Cal- vary Baptist church and the addresses were by R Samuel M. Cathcart of the Congregational church and Rev. L. Norton, D. D, of Grace Meth- odist church. At the afterncon session the service was followed with pray v Rev. William F. Williams of ris Episcopal church and there were ad- | dresses by Rev. M. S. Anderson of New Britain, Rev. John Dutton of Broad street Christian church, Rev. T H. Root of Wood River Junction and Rev, Joseph 1. Peacock, At the evening ion J. wonth, chairman of the bo | rectors of the Mission gave an ad- | dress on the Practical Work of the | on and there were by | Richard Starr of New nd Mary A. Moore of § { Local Laconics. The space in Wilcox pa the entrahce near the p the government property is being fi with choice shrubbery. The work of Installation of the | bronze lamp posts on either side of | the main entrance to the post office | was commenced Tuesday Mrs, Nelson B, died recently in Vars, reenwich of the Eldredge company and Hemry |solq ihe store b 20 Wikl e Walton and Warren Randall, as sur-{wirh her ighter. Mrs. David New- eties. Appeal was taken to the court|oombe. of appeals. The appeal was taken 5 on the point of notice and the court{ A larze audience enjoved the musi- | decides that the notice of three weeks jcal and dramatic rtainment given | |is mandatory instead of directory in|in Westerly school hall, Tues- | such cases taken to the court of ap-rday evening, for the henefit of the The only relief now afforded | Athletic association sellant, the Merchants’ Bank of | oo el = ns ok avid McG. Newall and Charl aven, is to appeal to the United | pronry Crandall of Westerly, are among | tates supreme court and which must . ‘ DEg | ; : < summoned Tuesday to the | be taken within ten days from April} . iion of the United S district | 22, when this judgment was rendered. | coon PUUEL (BE CCH O B T Rev. Henry A, Corneil, former pas of the Baptist chur. Shannocl married Tuesday in Lowell, Mass, | Miss Jennie Durant of that city.| Rev. C. H. Ellls of Cheimsford, Mass., | officiated To replace the bulkhead r*'wr.fd‘ away from in front of patree | ottage at Watch FHill 2 amuel Bettle, head of Pr stone and which is eleven feet the bottom and twent of £ wi v-six feet he sewing machine to be the best looking youn, | tending the Alert Hoo fair, has been awarded giv 1y for fourteen years, where she ma s, by the board of judge: | rled Mr. T and they have made |names of the judges are mot p | { their n Woonsocket for the past | known and they are sworn to secrecy Besides her husband. Mrs. | to each other es five children, Ravmond erine, Irene, Walter and The concrete w i three si Catherine 2 ke in Wilcox pa | Glynn of Woonsocket, Mrs, John Hes- as to preven | of Scotland, and Mr Thom. by ice. The | O'Shaughnessy of Langford. Ireland; jright. but is to be m D four brothers, James of Scranton, | Will increase the thickness o and Patrick | McGlynn of | several feet and the slope tend {to counteract the lce press | - A automeh e Francis W. McYay, of Paw-‘,, sl ey nited | well known in Westerly, malk- | g debast e, was |ing recular weekly two ve: ere fo he bureau ! M lon.a tour of the work | accomplished e destru | © the gypsy n tall moths. | NORWICH TOWN Friends Celebrate Tin Wedding of Mn and Mrs. John Duff—Warning Signs to Motorists in Place—May Secial. A luding Town, the num of f of Norwi evening ind Mrs. John street to help them c of the s were enj > cream served. which Mrs. Duff a member, sented them a cholice cocoa set. ex a Duff on Allard Falls from Loft, Breaking |- Wrist, | The death ¢ Anthony Godue occur- red = home in Scotland, iil 10.40 Rockwell lebrate the tenth The is Warning Signs Near Schools. Two signs of warning to autoists have been placed on Town street, one at the Johnson home near a harp certain hours children are crossing the road First Visit in Twenty-five Years. Charles Lewis of Hartford is spend- ing a week with friends on the Scot- land road. Fifty years ago he was a | resident of Norwich Town and it i twenty-five vears since he has been here. where at continually | Entertained Class. . Hvde entertained her chool class, the W. I. T. club, home on Washington street Friday evening. After the transacted a ed. social hour Came for Merchants’ Week Exposition. Mr Tunnerson st of Canterbury cek of frien attending the In- dustrial and ecd Home Exposition. on La- Heard and Seen. David Merritt was the of Mrs. George Peck Mrs, guest Hill. recent of Piain Converse Smith of Town street has been in Voluntown for a few davs on busine: First Friday and ) be held at coming ¥ devotions will t church this Smithand her son from Hart- re visiting her sister, Mrs. James Filburn of Huntington avenue. The day of _Mrs. | stifeet. | class in Esperanto met at_the on East Tues- home Town evening for study A, W. Dickey Mrs, Eben len of Washington street is in Willimantic for several ays’ visit at the heme of Mrs. James h, on Church street Mrs. Robert Woodm: | children of the West | turned after a week’s visit with Mrs, Woodmanse mother, Mrs, Georse Waterman of Clinton avenue, see and twe Side have re- When the May Christian Esxdeaver 1 is held in the chapel of the First | the population of I | ed the 115,000 mar was |} Slections to Phi Beta Kappa, Brown versl were announ at cha service, Mo included names of h of New | don C Davis o nd spoke of the Wilitam and its meaning, anounce the their daughter, Viola, to Edward E., Hyde of New Haven. Miss Clarke | the sister of Waldo E. Clarie | neer for the state pier at New don, and a niece of Joshua M. Milo M. Clarke of Wasterly POPULATION ESTIMATES OF FEDERAL CENSUS BUREAU. Bridgeport Shows Greatest Connecticut Cities. Gain of hington, — Population estimates made today upon the arbi- trary rate of calculation pursue the federal census bureau th dgeport has pass- show According to th New 1. This 1910 census repc ing to these e: v n t of tim: population of New York state the same date is 9,899,761, a gain of 786,047 from July 1910 Big Increase Shown. The estimated popuiat of the £ its detached | United States inclusive of contingntal United States 324, against 91,972,266 in 1910 Iows was the only state in whi decrease of population was estimated. The population of th ate is figured at 2,821,755, against 2 771 in 1910, Connecticut 1,202,688, Estimates of the population of the| New England states on July 1. 1314, | onnecticut, 1 Ma New Massachusetts E Island, shire, 438,6 Vermont, population Rhode Boston, Baltimore, E Detroit, Pittsbur 111,004 Hartford, Conn, Spring 98,207: omerville, rbury, Conn. 3rockton, Ma 64,04 Holyoke, Mas: Portland, Me., 62,161; New Conn., 50,612: Haverhill Mass., 47 Salem, Mass. Newten, M , 42,455; Fitchburg Ma 40,507, I‘ulmnmd ational church Friday evening | 1 be special music. May bas- kets will be a part of the entertain- ment, SAMPLE SALE OF | Tooth Brushes We purchased some time ago the entire line’ of samples from a prominent importer of Tooth Bnuhu—Brusha of all grades which we are now able to sell at prices which are way below the usual. Lay in a supply now for here are High Grade Brushes at Lowest Sale Prices How is this for value? A good Brush with four rows of bris- | tles and white bone handle. A brush which you cannot dupli- i cate for less than the usual price, which is 12icc. Get it now i for 8c. 8¢ 11c 19%¢ 15¢ 25¢ 35 Brushes which are usually marked as high as 17c—some with plain celluloid handles and some with solid or ventilated bone backs—all with 3 or 4 rows of good bristles. A few eye brow brushes at this price too. These are all regulation 25c Brushes with bleached or un- bleached bristies in corrugated or straight cut styles. A goodly variety of all styles in handles of either celluloid or bone. 21c and 25c Brushes marked down to 15c each. Good quality bone cr celiuloid handles with straight bristles or with tufted ends. A very good assortment herd for your cheice. Brushes with 4 rows of extra fine bristles in convex, straight and dental plate cuts, set in bone and ceiluloid handles. - Both bristles and handles are of very fine quality, and finished as are only the best. Imported French Brushes from the factory of E. Dupont & Co. Brushes of ordinary or extra heavy weights, all bleached bris- ties of the very best quality. These brushes are sold every- where for 50c each. Here's your chance to save exactly 15¢ on the purchas: o~ v A Fortunate Purchase-A Special Sale ON SALE THIS MORNING We bought some Bed Spreads and have divided them into two lots for convenience in selling. We bought them at a price which makes it possible for you to secure some Spreads of the highest quality for one-third less than the regular prices. LOT No. 1 Sale Price $3.95 LOT No. 2 Sale Price $2.48 A lot of Satin Quilts with fringed A Jot of Colored Stripe Dimity edges, some of the regular de- Quilts with embroidered scal- signs, the others with cut corners loped edges and straight corners. for use on brass and other metal With each q comes a pair of beds. T! isn’t a quilt in the cut-out shams of the lot worth less than $4.50, and the majority should sell as high as terial. Match the color room with a blue, $6.00 each. You need omne of vellow quilt. these. inches in size. 25¢ Ribbons for 19¢ a Yard TODAY ONLY Beautiful Satin and Meire Ribbons in black, white, and many desir- An unusual chance Among the newer colorings able shades which have proven popular this season. to get fine Ribbons at a very little price. will be found Mandarin, Jacqueminot and Gun Metal. SPECIAL 19c A YARD ONE DOLLAR MINUS TWO CENTS WILL BUY EITHER ONE OF THESE TWO LINGERIE BARGAINS A small lot of Combination Garments in the new knickerbocker or the regular drawer style. These garments are beautifully trimmed with embroideries and lace, and are ordinarily soid for at least $1.50 each. If you appreciate dainty underwear you cannot afford to miss this. Another lingerie bargain which is most attractive. Here's a lot of Skirts trimmed with a fine Swiss embroidered ruffle, also Skirte trimmed with an exact copy of a high priced Baby Irish lace with one row of insertion. These dainty Skirts are rare bargains at this spscial price. Sfforts are being made to form a flour and bread trust in Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Rosario. From the Consular Reports. Adulterated olive oil is hard to de- y In the census year |tect, even by the expert tasters. They now It has 107,- | allege however, that they can tell the r New Haven In | spurlous article by flavor and effect on carlier year had 133,605, it | the throet. has 14 a gain of 10.900. | port ran away from Hartford more| TFig growing which was so success- than 5,000 and gained upon New Ha- l fully introduced in California, is being ven mnearly 2.500, i taken up in Texa | | Photo by American Press Assoctation. Vermont Has Equipment of Twenty-four Guns, HE \'ern\-flnt is a battleship of the Second division, Atlautic fleet. She i3 1800 has made a Bridgeport had gain in a little over {hree of 16,600 tons, 16,500 horsepower and is commanded by Captain Georgs W. Kline. She has twenty-four guns TRAVELERS’ DIRECTORY New L.ondon 3 (NOfiWICH) Line Sy NEW YORK .Tmm CHESTER W. CHAPIN CITY OF LOWELL CHOSS® this Iviie Lesl Lo Yuu ew 0 hew York. 1oull nave a VOyage 90 LU ASiABU SOUMM skA SUpesh View 0L the wonderiul skyune and waterfrunt oi Mennattan sland. Bteamer leaves New London at 11 m. daily (except Sunday), due New Pier 40, Norih River, 7 o'clock nexs morning. onic ¢ 1,80 REW YORK Tickets and statercoms Irom tockes zeent railroad station. ork, Pler 70, East River, at 6.30, and NORWICH Moals 2 la Carte NEW ENGLAND STEAMSHIP CO STEAMER CHELSEA To Rew York FARE $1.00 All Outside Rooms Exceilent Dining Service Leaves Norwich Tuesdays, Thuredays and Sundays at 5.15 New York Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 p. m. Express service at freight rates. Tel 117 F. V. Knouse, Agent CRUISE of 1915 By large Cruising 6 bt CLEVELAND” From New York, Jan. 31, 1815 Visiting famous cities and countries on a atial stcamship which serves as your hotel. Every luxury and comfortassured. 135 days—3$900 and up including Shore Trips and afl necessary oxpenses. Also Cruises to the West indies, Pan- ama Canal, and Me Send for bookl:t, s HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE N.Y. 5 Broad: Or local azen: IVERSITY PLACE eck West of Broadway NEW YORK CITY. Tlosd to Wholesale and hv b:"m:u nnm% 300 Rooms (200 with Bath) "RATES $1.00 PER DAY UP Excelignt Restaurant ang Cafe. Moderate m‘“ et e e o Tas G Y |3 5 e Steamsmp Tickets to Eurape Cunard, White Stdr, Anchor, Ger- man, French and other lines. First and second cabin and third class tickets at the lowest rates. Berths reserved in advance. B\vok now for thn A. Dunn Steamship and Tourist Agents 5C Main Street Eiverhauimg and Repair Work —OF ALL KINDS ON— JTOMOBILES, CARRIAGE! ., TRUCKKS and CGAR s #echanical repalrs. =aintina. tr g. upholstering and wood we «smithing n ail its braccies Sooit & Clark Can 507 te 515 Nerth dain i Babies! Scon they will be big bns d girls, and their faces wi only a memory. ] 'l Q WU l Bring the babies an: catch their smilcs, LAIGHTON CriJIGGRAPHER Cppozite Norwich Savings Socieis. b Most Cigass Are Good THESE ARE BETTER TOM'S 1-2-3 §c CIGAR GOOD FELLOW 10: CiaAl Try them and see. THOS. M. SHEA, Prep. Franklin St Nex: to e Palace Cafe i J. F. CONANT, 11 Frankiin St. Whitestone c and the J. F. C. 10g I Cigars are taa best oa the matket. Lr¥ them