Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 16, 1914, Page 2

" WILLIMANTIE, GONN. et FOR THE SUMMER HOME, COTTAGE mh&efimeofthemmlookupymTlHthn and prepare the summer home. You will find some mag- nificent Damask Linens for the table here. Plenty of va- riety in patterns, in the finest flax, insuring a long and satis- Mercerized Table Damask, 66-inch wide, 28¢ and 50c a vard. Half Bleached Table Damask, 68- ineh wide, 50c, 59 and 68c a yard. Half Bleached Table Linen, 72-inch wide, 79¢ and 89c a yard. Half Bleached Heavy Irish Linen, 70-inch wide, $1.00 a yard, Silver Bleached German Linen, fine and soft, 70-inch wide, $1.00 a yard. acquaintance and was much and their families e with them. ‘aptain W. S. Hubbell, a 72- | an minister in New York city, Plain Satin Damask, all linen, inch wide, $1.50 a yard. Bleached Linen, extra good quality, 70-inch wide, 75c, 85¢, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75 a yard. All Linen Napkins to match, 20-inch size, $3.00 a dozen; 22-inch size, $3.50 a dozen- 24-inch size, $5.00 a dozen. GOOD QUALITY LINEN NAPKINS 17-inch size Napkins, $1.19 a cozen. 22-inch size Napkins, $3.00 and $3.50 13 A viving members, with deaths during the year. thanks w: his painstaking care in the president of the association, presid over the business session of the morn- ing, which was held in the parior, and largely attended. The report of Secre- tary Jerome B. Baldwin of this city showed the location of about 160 sur- reported vote of extended Mr. Bakiwin for by the survivors of the Twenty-ninth and friends who and tl ‘prepara- tion of the list of survivers, and later in the meeting it was voted to give him a check for $20 as a recognition of his splendid work during the past year, which has entalled much effort at age 3 ‘who have that vision, that know- e, and that power. The speaker Closed with the hope that this beau- tiful symbollism be emphasized by the members of the 21st. Col. Charles T. Stanton. Col.. Charles T. Stanton of Stoning- ton was introduced as the next speak- er, and told of the trip from Norwich to , Washington at the beginning of their term of service. He spoke of the excellent treatment accorded them by the people of Norwich at that time, by train to Allyn's Point, by steamer to Jersey City, then to Philadelphia on_performauce, e or enry C. a lVlillu)r "M r. and Mrs, William Franklin are to spend the week end at cottage at Oakland beach. e D. A. R. Memorial Service, June 4 is set as the date for the holding by the members of Saral Wil- liams Dlnnifllon chapter, D. A, R, of a memo service the cemet at_Dayville Four Cofiu‘,. it _ Miss Grace A. Taylor of Hartford visited friends in Danielson Fri | Mrs. F. T. Preston of Broad street had the members of the Woman's Mis- sionary societies of the Baptist church at her home for a meeting Friday af- ternoon. To Exchange Pulpits. Rev. W. D. Swaffield will preach at by train, where they weré royally en- | the saptist church in Thompson Sun- 18-inch size Napkins, $1.50 a dozen.|a dozen. and considerable expense. tortained. | By trais again to Wash-|day morning fn exchange with the g-:ncg n:le fapll‘(slnu. '312:: nddu‘s;e&. 24-inch size Napkins, $5.00 a dozen. ‘Mfid‘ nogg 'hlleflRe\;. A ':Arc??lo of | ington, where their first meal -r:u pastor, Rev, Brewer G. Boardman. -inch size Napkins, 8 an .| len, [ass., offered pi er, follow- | hean s -with v few beans. ey - a dozen, 27-inch size Napkins, $6.00 a dozen. | ing the reading of the list of deceased ¢ e Fish-Russall Wedding June Srd. | members, OTHER ARTICLES IN THE LINEN DEPARTMENT All Linen Natural Color Damask Table Cloth, 2 yards square, $2.39. Plain All Linen Hemstitched Tea Cloths, 38-inch square, 50c each. Figured Damask All Linen Tea Cloths, 45-inch square, $2.50 each, 54-inch Damask Lunch Cloths, pretty patterns, $2.69 each. Plain Linen Hemstitched Tray Cloths, 17x30-inch, 3%¢ each, year were pronounced by variou: bers present. Officers Chesen. ing of Charles Fenton, Willi Geo! Fran! aft@e which short eulogies upon those who had died during the The nominating committee, consist- imantic, T. Meach, Middletown, Vin in, Brooklyn, presented the fol- drilled at E. Capital hill, then went over to Arlington Heights, where they camped and were drilled again. Then they went on to Pleasant Valley, Md. Events in their camp there were pleas antly told b{otge reading of a sol- dier’s letter is mother, sent from the encampment there in 1861, In which the hardships and pleasures of camp life were narrated in entertaining Invitations were received Friday for the wedding of Miss Alice Pauline Fish of Mystic and Attorney Sabin S. Ruseell of this town at Mystic, June 3. Damase Boulias was in Webster on a business trip Friday. Mr. Boullas has some important contracts In that town this season, Will Attend Wi antic Cememony. Dr. L. J. Morin will be at Willi mantic Sunday, May 24, to assist in the reception of a class of 40 mem- bers into the Union St. John Baptist. Patrick Higgins of Holyoke has been spending a few days in Danielson on a business trip. Surprise Party for Jewett City Guest. Misses Helen and Madeline Cronin ve a surprise party for their aunt, rs, Martin Wolfe of Jewett City, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P, F. Murray, Second Death in Ten Days. The death of Alvah J. Hall, Jr., aged two years, occurred at the home of Mr, and Mrs. A. J. Hall in Dayville Thurs- day night. This is the second child they have lost within ten days, and & great deal of sympathay is felt for them. Will Initiate Candidates. The initiatory degree is to be con- ferred upoa candidates of Quinebaug lodge of Odd Fellows next Tuesday evening. The lodge, which is doing ac- tive work in securing new members, conferyed the third degree on a class of seVen this week. To Work for Wellesley Fund. Local Alumnae of Wellesley college have formulated plans to raise money for the Wellesley endowment fund and have already planned one-event that it is expected will produce consider- able revenue. Kitchen Shower for Miss Pellett. Mrs, J. W, Gallup’s Sunday school class of the Baptist church gave a lowing names to the gathering as their officers for the ensuing year, and they were unanimously elected: President, John Seldon, Middle Haddam; vice president, A. A. Bevin, Fast Hampton; chaplin, Henry B. Brown, Bast Hamp- ton; secretary, Jerome B. Baldwin; treasurer, Charles Fenton; executive committee, George W. Shepard, Willi- mantic, Vine R. Franklin, Brooklyn, Solon A. Moxley, Norwich; company committees—Co. A, A. G. Olmstead, Bast Hartford; Co. B, Benjamin B. ‘Baker, Hartford; Co. C, Thaddeus Pe- cor, Noank; Co. D, J. H. Stearns, Mansfleld; Co. E, Charles T. Stanton, Btonington; Co. F, Henry B. Law- rence, New Londo Co. G, John B. Brown, Westerly, R. L; Co. H, John H. Seldon, Middle Haddam; Co. I, J. H. Daniels, Middletown; Co. K, Henry F. Newto: ‘entral Village. Historic Flag. One of the interesting events of the morning session was the relation by John R. Brown of Westerly, R. I, of the' history of the flag given to Co. G at the outbreak of the war. This flag was taken to the front, but sent back to Westerly before the regiment en- gaged 'in active hostilities, and went into the keeping of members of the family which was instrumental in rais- | ing funds to have it made. There it remained until some time last year, when it was discovered in settling up an estate, and has now come into the possession of the regiment. /the full story of which has appeared in The Bulletin. - Letters of regret were read from tashion. Paul H. Hillard. Paul H. Hillard of Westerly told of his experiences at the encampifient in Gettysburg last year. He spoke of Lhe fact that the day of the meeting was the 50th anniversary of the disastrous Drury’s Bluff. The Gettysburg reunion was an event long to be remembered, and Mr. gave an interesting account of the week spent there, interspersed ‘with anecdotés of wartime. Many historic and dramatic inci- dents of that reunion were related in the course of Mr. Hillard's interesting and finished address. Rev. W. O. Nuzum. Rev. W. O. Nuzum, pastor of the Methodist church, spoke of the ideal- ists taken out of the world by the combat of '61-'65, but expressed pleas- ure that so large a per cent. returned from the war. The responsibilities of today are even larger than in the days of strife, but we are still Americans, and the sons who have gone forth from your homes will give a good ac- count of themselves, in my opinion, said the speaker. He congratulated the veterans on the power of resource- fulness with which the weapons of war were laid aside for the tasks of peace. Capt. P. P. Talcott. Capt. Philo P. Talcoft of Rockville was the next speaker and proved in- teresting with several anecdotes and stories and a poem about Lincoln. Capt. Charles W. Burpee. The last speaker was Capt. Charles Linen Scarfing, 18-inch wide, 35¢ a yard. All Linen Glass Cloth, 24-inch wide, pink stripes, 20c a yard. WASH FABRICS For Summer Frocks, Cool and Attractive Designs Printed Dimities, fine and sheer, neat | Ratine Maharajah, a combination of floral patterns, 10¢ a yard. pongee silk and ratine, 27-inch wide New Organdies, 27-inch wide, dots, | 0e & wagy.” P Plue, tan and white, vine and floral patterns, 10c a yard. 2 ‘ e Costume Crepe, 27-inch wide, deli- g% inch, wide Flaxon, linen fnish, |cate floral patterns, Zoc & vard. 6ral and striped effect, 15 E - frrimreahs SR AR T Barnaby Crepe, 27-inch wide, corded 27-inch Figured Crepe, floral and |and striped, in tango,.gray, lavender, eorded effect, 18c a yard, blue and brown, 25c a yard. Extra Fine Madras, Ratine Rage, 27-inch wide, blue, walsting and shirting, Copenhagen, white, wisteria and old a vard. rose, 25¢ a vard, Burson Hosiery Week During Burson Hosiery Week we will give FREE one pair 38c Burson Hosiery with every purchase of Burson Hos- iery amounting to $1.00. . i This offer is conclusive evidence of the confldence we have in this well- known brand of hosiery, and everyone should take advantage of this offer. Burson Hosiery is well-known to every woman, it is the only hosiery knit without a seam and comes in medium weight cotton, ribbed top cotton, split foot cotton, mercerized lisle and silk lisle, both in regular and out- sizes. Prices are 26c a pair and 38c a pair. suitable for 32-inch wide, | ‘W. Burpee of Hartford. He said there | kitchen shower for Miss Myrtice Pel- SPRING WAISTS RIBBONS and GIRDLES |Ta[3, ofthe absent members. after | B 0 ot one. of us who docs | lett &t the home. of her parents, Mr. after dinner. not look upon mat ]\gexir(‘lan :lé\‘:auon I.:‘ld Mr's. (‘.d;lx:ellettk"rh:rlday e;‘l‘ i (:me The New Spring Ribbons are most . e as a long series of blunders, t we | ning. In addition to kitchen utensils - ‘nd Voile s % Sixty at Dinner. must not forget that England said the | Miss Pellett was presented a dozen These new Spring and Summer|2ttractive with their Roman stripes,| About sixty sat down to the excel- | same thing about the north in 1861-2, | silver ice Refresh- cream spoons. ments of cake and ice cream were served. About 15 were present, Blouses are exact copies of imported modele, pretty creations of embroid- ered crepe or plain voile, low neck and three-quarter sleeves with kimono ef- fect. Some are plain, others trimmed with fancy frills and laces and but- lon; to match—$1.00, $1.50 and $2.50 eac] rich plaids, Persian and Moire, suita- ble for any purpose. Prices range from 10c a yard in the cheaper quality and up to 25c, 29¢, 3%¢, 50c and 89¢ a yard. Shirred Messaline Girdles, all colors, 60c each. lent dinner provided by the Woman's Relief corps. Grace was sald by Rev. Willlam S. Beard of the First Congre- gational church, after which Willlam A. Arnold, president of the Williman- tic Board of Trade and Business Men's association, welcomed the members and their guests in a few well chosen words, to which President Hubbell of the association replied. At each plate reposed a handsome bouquet of pan- sies, the gift of Mrs. Caroline Smith, and it was true. But you didn’t think of that when you answered the call of your country. You stayed “put’ and the wise men of England and Germany went wrong. There have been blun- ders, and there will be more (in Mex- ico), but when the need comes for the sacrifice of blood and tissue there will be no shrinking. A vote of thanks was tendered the ‘Willimantic Board of Trade and Busi- ness Men's association, also the Wom- TEAMS AT CALL. Ready to Remove Rubbish from Any Point in the Borough. This (Saturday) afternoon the com- mattee in charge of the Clean-Up week campaign will direct the movement of Floor Covering Department widow of Benajah Smith, of the 21sf. an's Relief corps, for the entertain- teams that have been secured for the \ The cigars which were passed after | ment provided at the gathering. purpose of removing the rubbish that CREX RUGS FOLDING COUCH BEDS | the meal were the gift of Jay M. Shep- | _ Adjournment was taken about 3.30. has been accumulated and made ready & S ard and Frank Smith. with Godspeed until the next annual | for taking away. e fleet of teams Make Cool Floor Covering Folding Couch Beds, with National B ot o SRR meeting, pronounced by President | Will start out at ome o'clock and will Spring, good Mattress and Pillow— After & Social Tecest f about an | Hubbell be avallable for service in any part For Summer complete for $13.50. . CatiFis o ne 5 of the borough. ‘hour’s continuance, the membe: These Crex Rugs are very pretty and practical for summer. They come in small size at $1.69 and $3.50; size 6x9, $4.50; size 8$x10, $6.50 and size 9x12, Nutmeg Folding Couch Bed, round | jtube frame—complete with Pillow and | Mattress, $15.00. the afternoon. TS con- vened in the assembly roo mand Pres- ident Hubbell called the meeting to order and introduced the speakers of A Caution to Motorists. Automobilists have been. cautioned to drive carefully, through Bolton, as it 1s reported that the sides of the roads Plans for Valley School Building. Plans are being drawn for the new’ Valley schoolhouse. It has been de- cided to have the bullding much like $8.50. Capt. Walter P. Long. are in many places soft yet, and a |the one destroyed by fire, of the same Cr Matting, 38-inch wi 5c Ty beak number of autos have been hauled out | eneral dimensions and arrangements vard. g Pt MATTRESSES pTi‘Sng'i'r New York, fxfi,"‘gfn“;'i: after getting stuck within .the -last | with ouss Baprovements (?:-tuwgl lu‘i Crex Stair Runners in red and green, reminiscences of the march of the 2lst | Woek or so. $o have thie buliding completed by Aus 45c a yard. Bxcelsior Mattress, cotton top and |from Richmond, Va. to Columbia, 50 Jap. Fibre Matting, soft and pliable, fast colors, 4ic a yard. China Matting, 36-inch wide, 25¢ and 38c a vard. Japanese Matting, 36-inch.wide, 38¢ a yard. bottom, two parts, full size,, $3.50, | Cane Center Mattress, cotton top and bottom, two parts, full size, $5.50. | Sea Moss Center Mattress, cotton top and bottom, ventilated, $7.50. THE H. C. MURRAY GO. - Surp.as and Prolkis $169,000 g Estabiished 1832 On the first day's march they the home of the rebel secretary former confederate officers. was ‘Teached May was given wherever possible. and two mules, Capt. Charles were humorously - detailed speaker, and the features of the! the practical side. restful after campalgning and appreciated by officers and men. miles west of that city, in April, 1865, visited of war, Mr. Sidney, and during the balance of the three day trip were entertained by Columbia 1, and was found in & very dilapidated condition. Many ! calls for aid were received and help Several trips to Richmond were engineered via the canal by means of a canal boat Fenton and others making the trip often. The social activities of th%lr stay | y the ir work in giving aid- were touched upon from The stay was very greatly . June Acuracy in accounting, courteous service, Y own eaffuirs, characterize THE WINDHAM BRTAONAL. BAME, ohich sims taeredy to excuisticz wih custorcers relations that “uitall prove veciprocaily permsanent, pisasant and vrofitenle. ; T THE WiHBSAM hATIONAL WILLIMAKTIC, Augo Truck Moving | _JAY M. SHEPARD LONG DISTANCE WCRK . frsding St ol fhacae A SPEBIALTY - . -adfieagmmal“h have the best kind of seeds you plant Addross P. A. WEEKS, or ‘phens |- B ic | buy. S0k BRI Wiltiantiar OF 60-62 North St,, Willimantic |buy DR. FsC. JACKSON, Dentist 752 Main Street, - - Willimantio Telephone have HARRY E. BACK, A -at- o ttorney-at-Law, Savings Bank Sidg. | Early and late varieties. For Infants and Children InUse For Over 3C Years Garden Seeds If you are particular about the COME AND SEE US. money can Our Seed Potatoes arrived direct from | Arcostook County, Maine. Girls’ Gles Club Concert. The Windham High School Girls’ Glee club gave a well attended concert in the Congregational church house on Valley street Friday night. Her- bert B. Stedman, tenor of the Asylum Hill Congregational church in Hart- ford, alded with several finely rendered selections. The work of the girls proved very pleasing to the iarge num- ber present, and Mr. Stedman needs no recopmendation in this locality, where the high quality of his work is Xnown. The work of the locai girls indicated the careful and able training of their director, Charles H. Caswell. Want Removal of Insane Administrator The selectmen have petitioned the probate court for the removal of ‘Thomas Corcoran, now an inmate of the state hospital for the insane at Norwich, as administrator of the estate ceed to settle the estate. Squirrels on lcehouse.. Supt. H. S. Moulton of the water de- partment has discovered a family of squirrels on top of the oid icehouse at the city’s ice plant. Three of the family are but a few days old. Here is the chance for the opponents of mu- nicipal ice to crack a joke. Mill Baseball League to Open Season. The opening of the season of the American Thread Mill baseball league will take place this afternoon. There will be a parade from the Hotel Hooker to the grounds, on the site of the old fair grounds, where the season will be med by Gen. F. E. Kaley of New ork, chairman of the executive com- mittee of the A. T. Co., who will pitch the first ball to Mayo! P. Dunn. 29 Birthe—12 Marriages. There were 26 births and 12 mar- riages in the town of Windham during April, from the records in the office of the town clerk. Evening of Whist. The régular fortnightly meéting of the Jolly Sixteen Whist club was held Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William H. P. Sweet of Bridge street and proved niost enjovable. Lawns Well Cared Fer. The lawns at the town building and the postoffice are coming on rapidly these days and keep the janitors busy cutting and trimming. They are uni- fo*mly well cared for and make an at- tractive sight. 3 Clean-Up Committee Meeting that the rext gust 20. As soon as the plans are ready the special committee in charge of the arrangements for the building will ask for bids for the construction contract. s Orders Interest Artillerymen, Orders received at Fort H. G, Wright to have eight companies of coast ar- tillery ready for active service in the south at a minute’s netice prove of great interest to local coast artillery members, as they figure they will be ordered to the island forts, should the regulars move on to Mexico. The local company has been at Fort Wright for summer encampment during several years past and the members have knowledge of operating the big gums. ONE REIN BROKE But Joseph Guay Held on to W. P. g S 3 b Teiite Cobedran 3t is ity that| - Whitws ‘Horsss Theough' Riuiting prescspbness and libesslity in desling, end a c A s I o R ' A O ) e T At - g naway. 20 business icy I administering its and the new appointee will then pro- Many who were near the Main street circus Friday morning were witnesses of a bit of excitement they had not anticipated. A pair of horses owned by W. P. ite bolted the reins broke.- The horses swung down between the tracks, swung sharp- 1y about at the southern extremity of the crossing and then crashed against a railroad gate and electric light wire pole, one of the animals fziling in a heap. Cases of soda water bottles were sent crashing to the sidewalk and street, many of the containers being broken. Mr. White was thrown out soon after the horses started to get away, but Joseph Guav his driver, managed to stay in, using his best ef- forts to control the horses with one rein, until they came up with a crash. Then he was thrown out and severely shaken up. but was able to get to his feet and walk to his home. Mr. White was not much injured and soon after the accident was attending to his bus- iness affairs in his usual way. WHEELER BROTHERS’ CIRCUS. Gave Good Clean Performances to Big Audiences. ¢ A reception committes of clreus- hungry citizens, young and oid, was at the railroad station early Friday mora- ing awaiting the coming of eeler Brothers’ shows; which have been play- ing eastern Connecticut towns and cities during the week. _The early morning crowd was augmented as the forenoon wore on by constantly i creasing numbers from the surroun ing country until at the noon hour there was a regular circus g crowd out to view the narade, whi ’m crossing watching the unloading of the | when one of | up onto the railroad tracks, headed . Brewster Administers Rite of Con- firmation, S G Frank A Potter of Middletown was & visitor with friends in Putnam Fri- George is to go where he is to Lilla B. Rich and Jessié¢ A. Mecln- tyre of Jessamine chapter, O. E. S. are a committee to draw resolutions on the death of Mrs. Frank ‘Winkleman of Danielson, Miss Mildred A. Turner of Marlboro was a visitor with friends in Putnam Friday. Miss Phoebe Barber of Central Vil- lage has been the guest of Mrs, Addie Holland: George M. Fine is to spend the week end with friends in Pittsfield, Mass. Miss Grace A, Taylor of Hartford is spending a few days in Putnam. To Teach Spooling, Winding, Etc. Courses in spooling, winding and other processes in cotton manufactur- ing are to be introduced for girls at the state trade school soon to be open- ed_here. The work of clearing the damaged stock from the Chandler and Morse store, which was swept by fire a week ago this morning, was commenced Fri- Arrested for Hartford Officers. William R. Chambers, 22, giving Bos- ton as his home city, was arrested b; Officer Julius Cordier, at the request of Hartford officers. Chambers, who has been employed as a railroad man, was held at the police station all day Friday awaiting instructions from Hartford, but these were slow. in.ar- riving. Pool Room Entered—Watch Taken. ‘The police received a report Friday morning that the pool room of J. Cor- dier In Livery street had been broken into during the preceding night. Who- ever got in made away with a watch and some other things of value. Fred Massicotte, who has been se- riously ill, so much so that his life was despaired of at one time, is now, rapidly recovering and is regarded as out of danger. At the Bradley. Mutt and Jeff in Panama, presented by what is known as the Chicago com- pany, drew one of the largest audiences of the season to the Bradley theater Friday evening, many coming from surrounding towns. The show was hugely enjoyed, as much so as was the original appearance here.of Mutt and Jeff about a year ago. The com- pany, which has traveled east from the Pacific coast, goes to Salem, Mass,, today to close the season. Defeated Worcester Team, The Putnam High school baseball team. defeated the Worcester . Boys’ Trade school team in a game played on the local high schogl grounds Fri- day afternoon by the score of § to 5. The game might be described as a slugging match, both teams doing much heavy hitting. Double plays aiso fea- tured the game, Putnam getting one, the visitors two. The score by innings was as fol- lows: P.H S . 02600010 x—9 W.T.S_.. .110000201—5 Batteries—For Putnam, Blackmore and Nelson; for W. T. S., Buzzell and Turner. BISHOP BREWSTER'S APPOINTMENTS Visiting Parishes Rite of Confirmation Administered in Putnam. Bishop Chauncey Bunce Brewster of !the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut is in Eastern Connecticut today mak- ing his annual visitation to several parishes. At 4 o'clock Sunday after- noon Bishop Brewster will preach and administer the rite of confirmation at ! St. Philip’s church in Putnam. Friday {evening Bishop Brewster was at St. ! Paul's mission in Plainfield and fol- lowing the service there motored to Putnam, spending the night as the | guest of Judge and Mrs. F. F. Russell. {” This (Saturday) evening Bishop Brewster is to be at Pomfret school, Sunday evening at S€ Alban’s ehurch, Danijelson. During his stay in Daniel- | son Bishop Brewster will be entertain- !ed by Judge and Mrs. Milton A. Shum- | way, WILL INSPECT ROUTE. Committee of Three Men from Each Town Interested in - New Trolley Line. The committee of three men from each of five towns to inspect the route of the proposed road from this city to Stafford Springs and to interview peo- ple who live in the towns as to their ideas relative to having a road is made up as follows: Union, G. M. Myers, | Morgan Reed, Holly Howard: Ashford, | H. C. Barlow, R. P. Tiffe, William Ar- { mitage; Eastford. J. M. Tatem. G." A. { Keach, A. M. Bowen; Woodstock. | H_ Healey, George M. Sampson, Oliver | Hiscox; Stafford. Edward Pinney, P. {M. Lyman, Willis I _Reed: Putnam, | George L. Baldwin, E. M. Wheaton. | W. D. Wilson. g This committee will become active at the earliest opportunity and its in- | vestigations will be awaited with in- | terest by all of the people of the sec- tion that would be served by the road. Pomfret Will Observe Memorial Day. Pomfret is to have an observance of Memorial day, May 30, Veterans, Boy Scouts and citizens of the are to take part in the observance, which is being ‘mifl-.o of the Neizhbo: itlon. C. W. Grosvenor will . venor marshal of the day. n This Vicinity— SERVICE costs more money, but is worth more. 3 ; Charles E. Cromwell Dies in Provi« dence—Minstrels Will Net $100— Funeral of Miss Edna Norton. Frank Cromwell of Providence, R. I, was in town Fridoy to make ar- ngements for the burial of his fath Charles E. Cromwell, who died at his home in Providence Thursday. % Cromwell was a- resident of Jewett City for more than twenty-five years, and was employed as second hand in the carding department of the Ashland Cotton Co. He was a member of the Baptist church and of Mount Vernon lodge, No. 75, F. and A. M, The body will arrive from Provi- dence on the 10.10 train Monday morn- ing and will be taken in charge by Mount Vernon lodge and under their direction he will be laid to rest among his kin in the Jewett City cemeteery. Will Net About $100. _The recent minstrel entertainmen: given by the Congrgsational Me; club, will net about one hundred dol- lars, FUNERAL. - Miss Edna Norton. Funeral services for Miss Edna Nor- ton, the dwoman of mystery, were held from her home-on -Brown avenue, Fri- day, Rev. J. W. Payne officiating. In- terment was in the Pachaug cemetery in_the plot owned by Mr. Moffat for ;| whom she has kept house seven years Friends sent in a beautiful bouque Undertaker Tinker was in charge of the arrangements, Beautiful Apple Blooms. The crab apple tree in Dr. Thur- {ber's yard is in such gorgeous bloom that it is one of the attractions of Main street. ¥ T. B. Keen is in Lowell today to at- tend the funeral of Hugh Scott, a rel- ative of the family, Third Company Accepts Invitation. The Third éompany has accepted the invitation from Griswold to come to the borough on Memorial day and take part in the parade. The com- pany express themselves , as much pleased to. be table to..assist in the local decoration. Jewett City’s recep- tion to them is always as cordial and hearty as it is possible to make it Mrs. G..A. Haskell attended the fu- neral of Mrs. Julia H. Newton in Cen- tral Village Thursday F. H. Gilbert is putting a heavy dressing of gravel on East Main street. To Plant Many Potatoes, Potatoes are bringing §1.15 per bush- el in the local stores. Farmers are pretty well sold out and several of the large ‘raisers are buying seed. It is predicted that Griswold will produce a larger crop of potatoes this fall than in any previous vear. ‘Wililam McNicol lost a valuable dog Thursday. It was killed at Bishop's crossing by a trolley. The animal was a thoroughbred Riredale. The breed is imported and the father of this dog was valued at $800. Sunday Services. At the Congregational church Sun- day the pastor, Dr. W. H. Gane, will preach. Subjects, morning, The In- fluences of the Transfiguration; eve- ning, Bad Results from a Good Reso-< lution. Episcopal services will be held in Slater library hall Sunday afternoon at3.30 at which Rev. J. Eidred Brown of Trinity church will officiate. This arrangement is made necessary be- cause Rev. Richard R. Graham, rector of Christ church is unable to_come. At the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning the pastor, the Rev. Samuel Thatcher, will take for his sub- ject God's Thought of Us. In the eve- ning the anniversary of the Epworth League will take place at which time the installation of the mewly elected officers will take place. At the Baptist church Rev. Welcoms E. Bates will preach on State Mission Work, in exchange: with the pastor, Rev. Allan Spidell. The pastor will speak in_the eyening, his subject be- Ing Shine Many changes are being made n | Lisbon by the Amerkan Telephone and ‘Telegraph company. A new cable is being installed with some pole changes calculated” to make up-to-date condi- tigns in all particulars. A little less than a.month will be necessary to com- plete the. work. -Fred Campbeéll, who lives on a farm n Lisbon, saw. a big deer standing in a Jot near.his house one morning re- cently. Last year the Campbell broth- érs suffered much damage to young beans by deer. . They will eat 50 hills in one night. He thinks a little lead from his new rifle will be necessary If they are caught in the act again, Corner of Water and Market Sts no’aavernmng medium Im Eastern t equal to The Bui etis tor brsiness ¥ APRIL J. A. Atwood, president; Wm. H. Cranska, J. Walter Atwood, Clarence THE BRODKLYN SAVINGS BANK 1, 1914 .. .$1,784,732.00 . 1,691,074.00 ident, Wm. H. Burnham; Treasurer, Clarence A. Pofter; Trustees, Charles Bragg. Frank H. Tillinghast, Floyd H. Truesdell, Rienzi Robinson, James