Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 24, 1914, Page 6

" of Strawberries Tuanby. class of pupils who have st with Mrs. Frederick . the New York vocal teacher, ve their annual recital Tuesday eve- wing’ in the Broad Street Christian churéh. The edifice was filled by an attentive, ive and satisfied audfence. e pupils showed the re- sult of careful training, and the faith- ful work on their part, and some very ing voices were revealed. Numbers of particular interest were those given by the ladies of the choral club, which were sung with not only exquisite blend of tone, but with mark- in the audience to hope that this chor- us may become enlarged by the addi- tion of w-l.m w:&‘fl- permanent or- sanization y. The accompaniments of Miss Violet Bolies, because of their musiclanly and sympathetic qualities were special fea- tures. The obligatos played by Miss Charlotte Maxson, violinist, Mrs. Lloyd Crandall, oellist, and Silas T, Nye, flutist, were artistically rendered. The pregram follows: Ladlies’ Chorus: (=) Ashes of Roses, ‘Woodman (b) Barcarolle—Tales of Hoftman, Angels’ erensde, with Soprano Solo—Ange! erenade, Wi wialila obdligato, Braga Miss Alice Avery, Cemtralto Solo—The Wind that Shakes the Barley, . sen Miss Anna Crandall. Soprano Solos: (@) The Angel Voice (In Itallan)— Giaconda, Ponchielli ¢) Spring Song (in French)—Sam- wsem and Delila, Saint-Saens ‘Miss Mildred Taylor. Temor Bolo—Dreams, Thomas James. Contralto Solo—Agnus Dei, Un, cello,” pfEno, ¥ Miss Marjorie Buffom, Soprano Solo—Elsa’s Dream—Lohen- ‘Wagner Miss Katharine Price. Contralto Solo—Lungi dal Caro Bene, Secchi Mies Sara Budlong. 8olo—Thou Brilllant Bird, th flute obligato, David ¢ Miss Jessie Capron. Bass Solo—Arm! Arm! Ye Brave! Handel with_vio- Bizet . James Bliven, Soprano Solo—Elegie, with cello obli- gato, ‘Massenet . Miss Althea Crandall. Contralto Solo—Slave Song, Del Riego Miss Blizabeth Perry. Soprano Solo—Pastoral, Saint-Saens 2 Miss Clara Pashley. Solo—Du Tambour Major—Le 4, Ambroise Thomas Frederic Martin, Contralto_Solo—Jean, Miss Mary Whipple, Burleigh Solo—Elizabeth’s ~Prayer— Tonnhauser, ‘Wagner Miss Bessie Cross. Duett from Aida, Verdl Miss Price and Miss Taylor. Ladies’ Chorus: (a) Dreaming, Hawley (b) Morning Hymn, Henschel It will be noted that Frederick Mar- tin of New York, one of the most noted bads singers in the country, contributed to the success of the recital of Mrs. s pupils. Mr. Martin was a former resident of Westerly and is a ‘brother of William S. Martin, manager of the Smith Granite company. The collection of paintings by the late Johnness A. Oertel, thi subjects, including the Rock of Ages which was created by Oertel and painted in Westerly while the. artist resided here, has been hung in the art room of the Westerly Public li- brary, under the direction of James E. Kennedy, custodian of the Memorial and Library building. The paintings are now on exhibition and for.the free inspection of the public. The collec- tion embraces a variety of subjects, the majority of a purely religious character. ‘A painting of St Paul is hung_directly over a portrait of Rem- ‘brandt, by himself, and gives oppor- tunity to judge of the merit of the two artists. Mr. Oertel's studio was located on Gravelly hill, naw known as a part of Pleasant street. Then it ‘was the only house on the hill, which s now lined with the homes of Ital- iams, the section noW being the Ttalian colony of Westerl; Wiss Elizabeth Champlain, “Aunt Betsey,” received many friends at her home in Maple avenue, Tuesday, and was heartily congratulated on her ninety-sixth birthday. Miss Champlin served cake of her own making, which recalled to mind to some of the vis iters the day when they cut their wed- | ding cake that was made by "Aunt ‘Betsey.” The old woman was in good spirits and extended a cordial welcome to callers. She declared that aside from her weakened eyes and g little rheumatism, “I am all right, thank the Lord. T say, it's a pleasure to know that I have so many true friends, and 1 feel that I am not alone in this ‘world.” Miss Champlin received many gifts of value, but one she appreciated fully as well ag the rest, was a large birth- day cake, with ninety-six candles, pre- sented” by Mrs. Sarah Loveland, a| wealthy resident and lifelong friend of Aunt oy. + Maria, a youn sister of Miss. ‘Champlin, married Willlam Page, who was known as ‘“The Professor,” and CASTORIA InUse For Over 30 Years bears COL. EARL N. GALLUP . AUCTIONEER at. man 79 Today—White Rock Grower Picks 1,000 Boxes| P ‘who opened and operated Westerly's first barber shop. It was located in a small frame building and was on the site of the present Stillman block -in High street. David Franklin Stillman, the dean of banking men in Westerly, will observe his seventy-ninth birthday today by working at his desk in the Industrial Trust company building. Mr. Stillman has been employed in the banking business in that same bullding for the past 39 years. He was a teller in the Niantic bank when it was a state in- stitution and later cashier of the Ni- antic National bank. When the In- dustrial Trust company established a branch in Westerly, taking over the Niantie bank, Mr. Stillman's efficiency and worth was appreciated and his service was continued in that com- pany. The commencement exercises of the Westerly High school will be held Thursday afternoon in'the town hall, Wwhen a class of 33 will be graduated. The reception and dance will be held in the evening In high school hall. Fyiday the class will take a sail in Long Isiana sound aboard steamer Westerly, the festivities to closa wi a the class banquet in Mechanics” hall. There will be several changes in the faculty with the beginning of next term, and it is asserted that five of the teachers will resign. Tristam D. Babcock, a former pr dent of the Westerly town council, Wwho resides on the Watch Hill road, and_his brother, Daniel C. Babcock, of New York, have purchased frdm Mrs. Catherine T. Hobson a large tract of land at Watch Hill. The plot is between the Mastuxet terrace and Bay street, in front of the Atlantic house, now known as the Colonial inn. It isa large, open space, in the heart of the ‘Watch Hill colony and is free of build- ings., The property has been assessed | for the purpose of taxation at $10,000, but that amount is remote from its true value when utilized for building) purposes. Governor Pothier Tuesday morning announced the commission on the part of Rhode Island to confer with like commissions representing Massachu- setts and Connecticut in the matter of the readjustment of the boundary lines between Rhode Island and the states named: The commissioners appointed by the governor are Edward H. Rath- bun of Woonsocket, Harold J. Gross of Providence and Everett A, Kingsley of Westerly. The commission was appointed un- der a resolution of the general assem- bly passed at the January eession au- thorizing_the governor to appoint such a commission, and with the end in view Governor Pothier Tuesday morning sent letters to the governo of the two states interested, asking that similar commissions be appointed to confer with the Rhode Island men. Local Laconics. Attorney Benjamin Hewitt was in Westerly Tuesday. Miss Florence Wilcox of Mystic was a visitor in Westerly Tuesda; Miss Margaret Horne of Providence is visiting Westerly relatives. Judge Elias B. Hinckley of Stoning- ton held a session of the probate court in Pawcatuck Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward LeClaire of Providence are visiting at the home of Mr. LeClaire’s father in Prospect street. . William Lewis of Providence, for- merly a teller of the Niantic bank, 1s the guest of his sister, Mrs. William Segar. Frank Aldrich has leased his cottage at Watch Hill and with Mrs. Aldrich will spend the summer in the Berk- shire hills. 1 Milo M. Clark harvested 1,000 boxXes of strawberries at his farm in White Rock Tuesday, and they were retailed | at two boxes for 25 cents. The highway committee of the West- erly town council held an executive session in the councilmen’s private irzmm in the town hall Tudsday even- | ng. Rev. Peter McOscar, pastor of the Church of the Immacuiate Conception, is in Washington attending the trien- nial chapter of the Order of Marist | Fathers. ! The commission of Postmaster ! Charles J. Butler expired Tuesday, but he will continue in office until his suc- cessor is duly qualified. . He has served the department and Westerly satisfac- torily. Richmond Wallace, whose left ankle | was crushed by a boat he was assist- | ing in launching at Stonington, is crit- | ically ill with heart trouble at the Rhode Island hospital. He was making | %00d recovery from the imjury to his | ankle when the new and serfous diffi- | culty appeared.. A sister, Miss Theo- | dosia Wallace, of Granite street, was summoned to Providence Tuesda. Albert Peckham, who created dis- turbance and damaged goods in a Canal street store, and Louis Pea- body, Who carelessly wrecked his waz- on in Meach street and trespassed on private property. were each charged with Intoxication and arraigned before Judge Oliver H. Williams in the Third district court. Both pleaded guilfy. A fine and costs of $5.80 was imposed on Peabody and $4.80 on Peckham. | | FOR ALIENATION OF i : HIS WIFE’S AFFECTIONS. Lucien Sheffield Sues Alvah Beckwith | for $5,000 Damages. | Lucien M. Sheffield of New London has brought suit for $5,000 against Alvah G. Beckwith of Old Saybrook_ for alienatiop of his wife's affections. The | defendant’s body was taken by Depuly Sheriff J. H. Tubbs recently and he is now out on bonds of $2,000 for ap- | pearance in the superior court the irst | Tuesday in September. The plaintiff alleges that Beckwith ! seduced his wife, Cora M. Sheficld, NOVEL MASSAGE CREAM Perfect Skin Food that Removes Werinkles and Clears Complexion. The most delicate skin will quickly respond to the soothing and tonic ef- fects of Hokara and when this pure skin cream is used, pimples are soon a thing of the past. tions, and making the skin soft and velvety Apply a little to the hands or face ler ‘washing and surprise yourself ‘with the dead skin that comes off. Hokara is the only entiseptic mas- sage cream, and pimples, eczema and all, ’:kln blemishes soon disappear when . used. Although far superior to the ordi- gflflntee of “best 0] ly 25¢ for a liberal jar; larger size and as a consequence he has lost the!? affections of his wife, has been de- | | ! | zetting {to see the tarzets. Asa massage cream or after shaving | taken up at once. it 1s unequalled, removing all irrita- Col. Edward Schulze inspector gen- eral, C. N. G._arrived at the camp on iTu(sday and began an inspection. | . massage creams and sold on 2| commission’ in the ¥ you ever used or|‘They incl N ney back,” yet the price is a trifle, 1911" 19, LQ?? e | Brunewick, - 28— . EliZabeth S. Sterry, wido% ‘of 3. W. Sterry, who acquired a large in the drug business in New stimated at $1,000,000, fn which she had been ignored. She sued as his widow &nd changed mental incom- petency, due to his excesses. . Mrs Sterry, who was not mention- ed in her husband’s will, was to Sterry in-1911, but soon. afterward sSued for a separation. Sterry assert- ed in his answer to the action®that his marriage was illegal, as Mrs. Ster- ry had not been properly divorced from her first husband, Albert S. Ren- nie, In January, 1913, Justice New- burger decideq in favor of Sterry, Questions in yesterday's action re- called the murder five vears ago of George E. Sterry by his son George, in the office of Weaver & Sterry, No. 79 Pine street, suicide instantly following the patricide. The son's brain had become weakened by absinthe and he was also excited by the prospect of his father’s marriage to a woman forty years his junior and consequent read- justment of the family inheritance. James . Sterry died last January in Metuchen, where he had been se- cluded for several months in the house of a friend. His will-devised the en- tire_estate, except $3,000, to a_cousin, to William DeWitt Sterry, % brother. The principal witness yesterday was Mrs, Selina M. Carter, who sublets and superintends apartment houses in Manhattan. Mrs. Carter testified that she would often hear Sterry at 3 or 4 o'elock in the morning demanding whiskey. He feared poison, and once made her tiste whiskey that had been left for him. She recalled that one day he went down the fire escape. The petitioner in her papers in court said that at the time Mr, Sterry drew his will, Dr. M. S. Gregory of Belle- vue and another alienist had pro- nounceq him_insane. BARBER WAS THROWN A FROM HIS BICYCLE Edward Brodeur Badly Bruised in Fall on Laurel Hill, Edward Brodeur, a barber employed in the Wauregan barber shop, was thrown from his bicycle on Laurel Hill about 7.30 o'clock Tuesday morning, receiving painful, although not serious injuries. Mr. Brodeur was on his way to work from his summer residence at Fort Point and while coming down an easy grade on Laurel Hill avenue the handle bars suddenl ygave way. He was thrown forcibly to the ground an rendered unconscious. Several pass- ersby went to his assistance and Dr. C. C, Gildersleeve was called to attend him. There were a number of cuts about his head and face and his nose bled very freely. Mr. Brodeur was soon afterwards taken to his home in the city and later was removed to his summer home at Fort Point. GOVERNMENT STEAMER WENT ASHORE ON GULL ISLAND Was Towing Targets for Night Prac- tice—Left High and Dry. ‘While towing targets for night tar- get praetice for the forts on Fishers and Plum Islands, the government steamer <Charles W. Rowell went ashore on Gull Island in The Race in Long Island sound late Tuesday night, but she is in no immediate danger, according to wireless reports received at New London. As the tide was go- ing out at the time, the steamer would be left high and dry in a few hours. The government steamer General J. M. Brannan is standing by. There is no one aboard the Rowell except ‘her crew. THANKS TO SCHOOLS. | Benefactors’ Day Committee Acknowl- edges Their Participation in Ob- servance. In rounding up the obligations of Founders' and_Benefactors' da; general committee \ has acknowledged hroush Superintendent E. J. Graham, the excellent ork of those noted, in June 5th, the ary of the town. Particular mention was made of the Mount Pleasant Street school, where Supt. J. B. Stanton and his assistant teacher, Miss Gertrude L. Ward, de- veloped the exercises into a most in- teliigent and valuable history lesson. This began by one pupil reading vor Murphy’s proclamation to th ns_calling attention to the three ys' celebration, and was followed by reading by a number of pupils the story of the founding of the town, from the date of the exodus from Say- brook and the purchise of the Nine- Mile-Square from Chief Uncas and his two son: TRI-COUNTY CONVENTION. W, C. T. U. Delegates Will Come to Central Baptist Church, s are to be at the h' today for the to be held h morning and afternoon ses- The meetings will be held in Among those to attend and speak e several of the state officers, The Programme opens 0 with a de- votional service, with talks by Miss Colchester, county a of Flower M i s, county and s of fair worl: Cutler of Mys- tie, county te superintendent of ‘'medal conte The state presi- dent, Mrs. Caroline Byell, will speak and offer ‘the noon-tide prayer. M . Fuller, editor of the state paper, White Ribbon Banner, will splak on state and national papers. Miss Pearl Jackson is to favor the convention witQ several vocal selec- tions, The afternoon session onens at 1.45 and Rev. S. H. Howe. D. D, on the proposed t to the Rev. W. entitled, Th Ola Ox. Fog Prevented Sub-Calibre Practice. Heavy fog Tues prevented Connecticut Coast artillerymen from in the sub-calibre ned at Wright most will remain until Wednesday night. | __The health of the Connecticut camp IWM reported perfect Tuesday. i r 3 i ank Commissioners’ Portraits. “Portraits of present and past mem- bers of the k commission have betn hung an wall of the office of the _capitol, Hartford. S, Lippit —; Fred P. Hoit, 'Theré’ are stili & numtber traits. of -former- con secured to ! of por- to WA " iLong Society . | Scotland Read the of the | fiff in the c 5 affernoon | Edward, 2nd Eleanor Paimer of V. men in the batteries +ford and allow The firing wag | He t, 1907-) 1911 to << 99999999 93999999 299939599999IIDPIIIPINCLCCLLCHIDINIIIIDIIINIINIIIIIIIIPIIIINY sno .azent railroad station. NEW ENGLAND STEAMSHIP coO. STEAMER CHELSEA To New York FARE $1.00 4 All Outside Rooms Excellent Dining Service Leaves Norwich T Thursdays and Sundays at P m. Leaves New York M Wednesdays and Fridays at P._m. -Exprees service at freight rates. Tel 117 F. V. Knouse, Agent, - We're ready this mornigg, every depart- ment--ready for the rush for bargains , which is going to take place. 'WE HAVE REMARKED OUR STOCKS - WE HAVE TAKEN CLEARANCE STOCKS FROM OUR MANUFACTURERS AND ALL WILL GO ON SALE TODAY AT THE Very Lowest Live Wire Prices This is the big sale of the Summer months, and & B T T TN P9 FCKELJRATE ARE YOU Aoap _ GOING TO CALIFORNIA, CHICAGO OR THE WEST? DON'T FORGET—The Nickel Plate Road offers you lowest one-way rates to all points’ West. Round Trip Tour~ ist fare daily to Californis and Puof: Coast. - Excellent . Service. Through electric lighted standard and to 1 sleepers, Boston to Chicago. Unex= cellsd Dining Car.Service. Direoct con nections at Chicago, with choles of routes West thereof. Before arranging your Wesiern trip, save momey by Wwriting me for rates and Informetions L. P. BURGESS, New Eng. Pass, Agty 312 Old South Bldg., Boston, Mass. many weeks have been spent in preparation for the important event. There are bargains in every department, from the top to the bottom of this big store. ~ DONT DELAY—COME TODAY PLUMBING AND STEAM FITTING T. F. BURNS |Heating and Plumbing 92 Frar'"n Street |ROBERT J.COCHRANE GAS FiTTING, PLUMBING, STEAM FITTING 1C West Main Street, Norviich, Conq. for ¥. B C. Bbeet Packing agent P3253999399399399399999935333933933993939] interesting session in the temple Tuesday evening. A supper | | served at 6 o'clock for the visitors and | py not atttend to it now? It will Se | members. The annual visit of the| ' v "0 " oy and coxvestent for you More Needed for Band Concerts— grand officers was made at this time | ¢ Charity Chapter | and the work of the order was exem- | to have the work dom) now as litec | when it may be freezing weather. SCHOOLS MADE GOOD RECORD IN ATTENDANCE. 922 in the Grades—889 in the Kinder- | gartens. School Meeting in ' In a total enrallment of 3258, in-| The an cluding kindergartens, the percentage | Fifth distric of attendance in the sghaols of the |@assembly hall Monday evening. town of Norwich in the month of Jvne | [OlloWing officers were elected: 'S, was .922 for the grades and .889 for the kindergartens. The low percentage of attendance in the Broad street kindergarten is due to absence from school on account of ‘whooping cough. son-in-law Grand Officers V = - % plified. Visitors were present from al 8chool meeting of the | Westerly and New London. Estimates sheerfully furnished cm s et Broke Her Shoulder. - work you need done. hool | Mrs. Pardon Brown of Church street committeeman, George H. Miner; clerk | lsoi'rf";l-'{g";:f Sh"’:‘ilg)“»lbs‘r}rfi;sfl;‘?:; =~ I F. TOMPKINS and treasurer, Benjamin Burrows; tax | 8! a : ursday e 2 collector, John Edgcomb. The officers’ | €vening when she fell and broke her 67 West Main St. reports were read and accepted and | Shoulder. ‘The bone was set and she is | 4 showed a gain in the district. A note | d0ing as well as can be expected. —- — = of $715 has been paid besides over $500 o Bae Warde: paid for repairs on the school build- Son e : MME. TAFT Mrs. Harry Cornwall and family | WD CEATRVOYANT j ing. ; 2 have opened their summer cottage at| ., FAL¥ISE SO0 Ol Yo Heh Entertained Class and Teacher. the edge of the ledge. | here that her predictions do come true. Miss Beatrice Wylie entertained her | Mr. and Mrs. Flavius Cheney spent 31 BROADWAY. classmates of the graduating class of | Tuesday with their _and | SR o the Broadway school and her teacher, | daughter, Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Gess- | = Miss Mae Donohoe; at her home Sat- | ifer, at Groton Long Point A “ urday evening. A delightful time was ra. Charles Cottrell. who is spend- | merican ouse ch Hill, spent | ~ | FARREL & SANDERSON. Props. epjoyed. with games, ‘music and re- | ing the summer at Wi freshments. Tuesday in town. Alexander Jordan of Norwich was| gpecial Rates to Theatre Troupes 1ot SSRUIPAV) JO SIST)); $100 Subscribed Toward Band Con- | ;. "ijie villaze Tuesda { Traveling Men, Eto. certs. { Miss Marguerite King of Providence | R toint Strest Mystic is pretty certain, of having |is the guest of her parents, Mr. and | Livery <o band concerts this summer, as half the | Mrs. Fred King 5 amount necessary has aiready been | Mrs. of Fort Texry i contributed. Another $100 is needed. | iting her . M. aniC M. Saiing DENT'ST The Mystic club dock has been desig- | Dudley. 55 1o | . of New York has nated as a place for the concerts and | William K. Lane the dock in front of Jesse D. Crary’s been the guest of his brother, George 3 - vlace will also_make a fine place, x‘_“l,um».d \‘: famil St. . - S : aMr. and Mrs. ( s o R . W C. T. U. Meeting. I ndnd { The regular meeting of the Wom- Mr. and Mrs. an’s Christian Temperance union w: turned to Broo | held Tuesday afternoon in their rooms | with Mr. and Mr: DR. E. J. JONES Suite 46 Shannon Bldg. lake elevator Shetucket Sireet ene trance. Fhone. BEESRE AR | spent | ad Kretzer Norwich tic & Sy Mt. Pleasant St. earl St. ™™ Henry Holly have re- yn, N. Y., after a visit Charles Holly. ieh St on Bank square. The president, Mrs. Ry i 7 . Charles E. Newbury, presided. The chrysanthemum is eaten as a Sl e e Charity chapter, O. E. S., held an|salad in France. FURS $TORED Falls., <.« . E. Gt. Plain Greeneville Wequonnoc Occum Boswell by M. BRUCKNER i 81 anklin_Sheet recovered. The plaintiff is 10 years . FRANK'S INN old and sued through her:father, Ed Cor. Green and Golden Sts. ward Vert, as guardian. Attorney y : Follow the crowd to the enly place Smith and Lubchansky represented . § . n New London where genuine ch p the girl. They claimed damages due - EACH ONE FULLY WARRANTED ey made by an Oriental chef. for bites by a dog owned by the | | ..-J-. STETSON & YOUNG Frimerse- Carpenters and Builders THE HOUSEHOLD . Ave. $75 for Dog Bites. Judge Waller of the court of com- d for the plain- e of Mar¥ Vert.against damages of $7 | Former President Briscoe’ A portrait of the-late Willls A, Bris coe, the well known attorney and pres- ident of the Thames ' National bank, ! has been hung in the directors’ room of the bank beside that of the Iate | Bdward N. Gibbs. The of Mr. Briscoe is surrounded by a large and handsome gilt frame. It is true to life . dall who have seen it 1 i Y uj s, by - cicphone MAHONEY BROS., Falls Av. | A ot 0 w—ws MAIN ST. Best work and matcials a: sicag skiilec abor,