Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 31, 1914, Page 6

Dead. The seventh annual meeting of the Actual Past Masters’ association, of New London county, A. F. and A. M., with which tho actual past masters of Pawcatuck lodge are afiiliated, was held in Masonic hall, Westerly, Wed- nesday afternoon and evening, Presi dent Walter E, Canfield of Norwicl presiding. ‘The actual past master. degree was conferred on several can- @dates, after which a business session ! was held and officers for the ensuing { year elected as follows: e President, C. C Perkins, Vew Lon- ~ don: vice president. O. N terly; treasurer, John N. Lewis, Vol- untown; secretary, C, R, Darrow, New * London. 3 * At the conclusion of the business session supper was served in the ban- quet hall, under the direction of Harry A. Peckham, steward of the Colonial club. Ladles were present at the sup- per and also at the pleasing enter- tainment that followed when music was rendered by the Maxson Trio, and Miss Edith Bruce Jones, monologue - and character reader, entertained with several pleasing selections. I The past masters of Pawcatuck lodge . anrolled in the membership of the as- PO TS SR SRR E S B AETTETARR T (i e Seventh Annual Meeting at Which President W. E. Canfield, of Norwich, Presides—C. C. Perkins Elected President— | R, I, Sept, 20, 1386, Her father was a member of congress from Rhode Is- land for eight years and her brother, Benjamin F. Thurston, was a well- known lawyer jn Providence. She was a Mayflower descendant, tracing her incestry back to the Brewster family On July 17, 1877, she iarried Col ames M, Ingalls of the United States army, then stationed at Fort Trumbull at New London. She spent many years with her husband at army posts where he was stationed. Foliowing Colonel Ingalls’ retirement, fourteen vears ago, she has lived in Providence at various times, making that city her permanent home throughout the four years prior to her death. She was a member of Grace church and of the Society of Maydower Descendants. The Thurston family. resided in the Deshon house in Bank street, New London, a brick structure a short dfs- tance above the custom house and now used as a boarding hous The public schools of Westerly will be closed on New Year's oay for a first time, in compliance with law en- acted at the last session of the Rhode Isiand general assembly making New Year's a school holiday. It is a law » sociation are: Azro N. Lewis, Charles S Hilton, Joseph Murphy, William H. . Greene, Samuel K, Steadmen, Over- land Briggs. Denison C. Hinckley, : Archie C. Thompson, Byron J. Pec] ! ham, Frank I, Dawley. John P. Ch: \ tie, Oscar W. Gates, Thomas 3cKen { zie, .Abram Lewis, Robert E Cole, D. Everyit Hoxle. Hemy A. Stahls, Ar— At thy caucus of the democratic membersi-elect of the next session of the Rhod» Icland general assembly, held at the state capitol, John B. Sul- livan was the unanimous choice for speaker of the house. He wiil be for- : mally nom‘nated when the house or- Zanizes mnext Tuesday, but Judge : Frank Hammill, of Bristol, the repub- lican candidate, will be elected. The nomination of Mr. Sullivan carries with it the B leadership of the ; democratic party. John J. Cooney of : Providence was chosen deputy floor leader and Albert B. West of Provi- I Gence was elected to be the party lead- ;er in the senate Messrs. West of Prov- % idence and Potter of North Kingstown i were chosen steering committee for Ithe senate and Messrs, Hughes of * Pawtucket, Cooney of Providence and : Reddy of West Warwick for the house, . The steering comenittee was author- 1ized to present nominations for re- Z cording and reading clerks of the < house. Mr. @ullivan is a cordidate for i the postmastership at Newport and if : appointed must resign from the gen- i eral assembly. i Governor-elect Beeckman is opposed i to the appointment of members of the % general assembly to salaried commis- fons and some state officers have a ! feeling of uneasiness in consequence. i1t is also hinted that there are to be : drastic changes in at least four of the important legislative committees. IAmOnE these are the committee on ifinance and the judiciary, headed in i the past four years by Senator Arnold {of Westerly and Senator Bennett of : Woonsocket, both members of the State oBard of oCntrel and Supply. ! It so happens that one member of the : board is bevond the reach of the al- leged reform of the incoming govern- The term of Mr. Arnold expires 231, 1919. The term of Governor *Eeeckman will expire the first week iin January, 1917 The fureral of Harriet E. vife of Col. James M, +held Tuesds afternoon at Grace ichurch. Providence, Rev, I'rank War- field Crowder. the rector, officiating, sassisted by Rev. John H. Robinette. i{The Body will remain in the receiv- ing vaiilt at Swan Poi cemetery un- til spring, when it 1 be removed Ingalls, Ingalls, was without 2 penalty and it was supposed ihat the school committee of \vester- 1y, being averce to the shortening of the school days, might cause the school sessions to be held next Friday, as usval, The general assembly in grand ses- ion next month will elect three mem- oers to the beoard of commissioners of shellfish commissioners, and there is lively contest for the places, there be ing severzl candidates from Washing- ton county, with D. Miiton Duckworth apparently in the lead. Samuel F. Bowden, commissioner from* Bristol county, who seeks re- election, is to be opposed by William T. Lewis and Herbert Gardner, boih of whom have served on the commis- sion. [Efforis have already been put forth by the candidates to get support in the assembly. The commission of shell fisheries is one of the very fe commissions chcsen in grand committee, the usua: rule being to appoint commissioners oy the governor, with the advice anu consent of the senate. The first shell- sh board was elected in grand com- miitee and the custom has never bee: changed. Wiiliam T. Lewis, who is said to be a strong candidate from Bristol coun ty, served on the board from 1900 to 1805. At that time there were bu. three cdmmissioners. In 1905 the shell fish laws were revised and the board increased to five members, one from each county. Ma‘url Arthur N. Nash and Bourden A. Babcock of Westerly will go to Providence today and attend a dinner to be given by the commissioned offi- cers of the Rhode Island National guard to Lleutenant Colonel George W. Gatchell, late inspector-instructor o! the state soldiery, to be held at the Crown hotel. Colonel Gatchell wil leave Saturday for his new post at Portland, Me., where he will command the coast artillery district. Lieutenant Colonel Blake, who has been detailed by the federal govern ment to succeed Colonel Gatchell, wil! be present, and the officers of the state troops willi have opportunity to meet the newly assigned inspector-instruct- or- Local Laconi John Milner of Moosup is the guest of relatives in Westerly Miss Helen M. Tiute is visiting rel- atives in Lowell and Boston, The small bo¥ with the air gun is becoming all too numerous in Wes- terly. Charles J. Greene, town of Richmond, Wednesday ‘Watch night services will be held in Grace Methodist church this (Thurs- treasurer of the was in Westerly to the ¥amily lot in New London for ‘burial. Mrs, Ingalls died Christmas day. She becamo il with pneumonia Sunday, Dec. 20 and sgrew gradually weaker untfl the end came. She is survived v her . Cel. Ingalls, and one ghter, Fanny Thurston In- Mr: 1 enjamin Ingealls was the daughter of Thurston and Frances Teshon Thurston of New beth Londun day) evening, The P. S. Barber Hose company bas- ketball team has been organized and is now in active praectice. John Anderson of New York is vis- iting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Anderson, on the Hopkinton road. Miss Mary Nestor, accompanied by two daughters of Dr. and Mrs. Scan- lon, hiked to Wequetequock Wednes- day, Sho was born at Hopkinton, George H. Spicer and daughter, Mrs, hyanarpMmmr}flmal : orNAnco'nn At6 mont (\s&x—} CENTS/ 4357 'GASTORIA For Infants and Children, iThe Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over Thirty Years SOAP And Cuticura Ointment. They afford completc satis- || Here's a Great Dress Value faction to all who rely upon them for a clear skin, clean scalp, good hair, and soft, white hands. Samples Free by Mall Cutleura Soap and Olntment sold throughout the world. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 33-. book. Address “Cuticura,” Dept. 17B, Boston, Elizabeth Spicer, who have been at Ashaway for the past wegk, returned to Norwich Wednesday. ‘Wseley Macomber, an instructor in the Rhode Island School of Design, is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Macomber, in Wester- Iy. Carl J. Peterson and family will move to East Greenwich early in the new year Mr. Peterson having resign- ed as manager of the Miner store in Westerly. Frederick E. Fowler, president of the Westerly Textile company, is to have a handsome residence erected n the lot recently purchased from Albert N. Crandall, opposite the Elm Street schoolhouse. Alexander Rufiange, who died in Fitchburg, Mass, Tuesday, aged 38, was a former resident of Westerly and worked in the weaving depart- ment of the Lorraine mills, in Paw- catuck. He was widely known as-a baseball player, having managed the Brockton team of the New England league and caught for the New Lon- don and Waterbury clubs of the old Connecticut Ieague STONINGTON Social Affairs This Evening—Post- master N. P. Noyes’” Commission teo Expire Soon. Tonight (New Year's eve) there will be several affairs, the high school dance being the biggest. Both the Pioneer Hook and Ladder and Neptune Hose companies will have socials, the latter for the mem- bers. The hooks will have a whist and social for the members and guests, It is the p'an to have members of the Symphony orchestra. play. Refresh- ments will be served. There will be several other watch meetings in the borough. Postmaster Twenty Years. Postmaster N. P. Noyes' commis- sion as postmaster at the local office expires soon. He has served for 20 years ir_that ofiice and as assiscant at the Westerly R. I, office. He be- gan work for the government as rail- way 1mail clerk. Unclaimed letters at the local post- office mre adcressed to Miss Gridley and J. C. Ridgers. The = Col'ins bath and summer house boat has been placed in win- ter quarters on Quanduck shores. >. A. Smith left Wednesday for 1 New York. James Pollard has returned to Lynn. C. H. Barber has returned to East Bridgewnter, Mass,, after a visit here. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Young kave returned from a visit at South Cov- entry. Married Tvrenty-Eight Years. Mr, and Mrs. Willlam Shaplins cel- ebrated their 28th wedding anniversary at thelr home on Harmony street on ‘\{ond'u and received the good wishes many friends. W. C. T. U, Meets. The W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. J. H. Comstock on Gold street, Wednesday at 3 p. m. Cutting lce. Joseph Vargas and men have begnn to cut ice, and his: lower ica Louse was filled with ten-inch ice Tues¢ay. The ice on all of the ponds in this vicinity is very thick. Miss Winifred McGaw of Rutherford and Patrick McGaw of New York are visiting Mr., and Mrs. Charles Garri- Mr. and Mrs. John O'Nell, have re- turned to Newport after a visit with relatives in the borough. The schooner Bessie and Lela has been in the harbor, bound for Fd. gartown, Mass, ! MYSTIC Death of Mrs. Robert Young—Jesse D. Crary, With,Fine Public Spirit, to Remove Unsightly Oid Mill. Mrs. Lydia T. Green Young, 25, wife of Robert Young, died at her home on the Old Mystic road Tuesday evening. Mrs. Young was the daughter of Charles and Julia Green and was born in East Lyme Sept. 9, 1890. She has resided in this village only a short time. She leaves, besides her hus- band, her parents, a_daughter and one slutfl' Mrs, Louis Doyle, all of this vil Old Mill to Be Remaved. The old sawmill in Gravel street, for- merly the pronerty of Julius Dudley, is soon to be torn down and the site it occupied <reatly improved in appear- ance by its new owner, Jesse D. f Brooklyn, a summer resident of Mystic. Mr, Crary has not announced just what he intends to do with the old structure. which has been a land. mark, though not a very ormunan one, on the west bank of the river many. yeun Mr. Crary’'s idea In pur. chasing the pronerty was to remove the huud!ng and improve the appear- ance of the street. Wlth this out of the way, Gravel street will be one of the most attractive looking thorough- fares in the viilage. Wlll Visit Fairview, members - of mdze. No, 26, I. O. O. F, Rebekah iodge, Worth $10.98 ECONOMY $7.98 SALE PRICE A Wool Dress—French Serge Women’s and Misses’ Sizes . A number of very clever models are shown In this particular bargain lot— Dresses with style and go and up the minute in every detail. Some them show the very ga.rmenu. price $7.98 $25.00 and $27.50 Suits We have included in this special which we have been selling at $2500 and 3 gether with a purchase of some Vi which we were fortunate enough extremely low figure in New York. ECONOMY SAL]L OF WOMEN'S AND MISSES’ WEARING APPAREL | THE BIG_GARMENT EVENT OF THE SEASON Wit 1 $12.98 to $15.00 Coats CUTICURA |f $18.00 Coats, many styles ~ $22.50 Coats, distinctive models ~ Sale Price $15. 75 latest pleated skirts, and all are distinctly desirable Sale Price $ 8.75 Sale Price $11.7 - Women's and Misses’ Tailored Suits price $12.75 The extremely popular military models are to be seen in this lot of Suits which will go at a bargain price, but the assortment i{s not confined to this one style. You will find Suits with coats long or short, skirts of latest cut, and a good range of colors. They are well made in every particular and worth as much as $22.50. price $12.75 GET THE SUIT NOW. YOU CAN'T DO BETTER for $15.75 | Women's and Misses’ Velvet Dresses ANOTH ER R EMARKABLE BARGAIN price $9.75 You will wonder how we can do it—they are all snappy styles, including the Mandarin Jackets, Satin Skirts and the new military effects. The colors are black, navy, brown and green. We also include some pretty silk poplins, satins and crepe de chines, in values up to $17.50. - to of lot those Suits to x late models to secure at an If you want a Suit which will finjsk up this season and start the pext, now is the time to get.it. ery SRR Ftighs ;he 39 inmates who are being cared or. Christmas Festival. The members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Sunday school enjoyed the Christmas tree and exercises in the parish house on Pear]l street Tuesday evening. Ev ery member of the school was remem- bered with a gift and a fine time was enjoyed by the children. Conferred Degree. Stonington lodge, No, 26, L O. met Wednesday evening and conten—ad the third degree on a class, after which a social time was enjoyed. Short Paragraphs. Miss Rosamund Holmes is the guest of her father, Harry Holmes, in Provi- dence. The Lathrop Motor company will shut downm tonight (Thursday) for the rest of the week, to give the em- ployes a New Year's holiday. Mr. and” Mrs. Edward Lamb have returned’ to Taunton, Mas: after a it with Mr. Lamb’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George O. Lamb, Alexander Jordan of Norwich spent Tuesday in the village. iss Emma Slack of New Bedford is the guest of her mother, Mrs. William Slack. Mr. and Mrs. S. Morse Coogan have moved from Pawtucket to Mystic and are occupying one of Silas Maxson’s houses on Willow Point. Mr. Coogan is son of Mr. and Mrs, Edward Coogan of Willow street and draughtsman at the company- STAFFORD SPRINGS Lewis-Crane Engagement Announced —Reunion of Class of 1913. Lucy DeBano of Mystic Is spending a vacation of one week with her mother, Mrs. Jochn Herrold. Theresa Clark of Newark, N. J, 1s visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Rafftery. z Lewis—Crane. The eneagement of Harold Crane of this place to Ella Hastings Lewis of Rochester N, Y., has been announced. Michael Daweon, recently operated on for apnendicltis, was able to leave the Johnson hospital Wednesday. Mrs. John Bourgeois underwent an operation for appendicitis at the John- son hospital Tuesda: E. L. Burr is to move info one of the new stores in thé Kuslansky block. James, son of Dr. A, O. Comins suffered a sprain of right arm Pownds Fresh COD While It Lasts »;.'m!c coastjng on Crown street ‘Tues- day. The annual reunion of the class of 19i3 was held Wednesday evening at ‘he Steele house in Tolland, proved very enjoya All but two of the lass were nresent, and a programme of speeches, songs, etc., followed the rved at 8 o'clock. CHICAGO EDITOR CALLED BEFORE GRAND JURY To Tell Source of An Article Telling of a Probable Indictment, Chicago, Dec. 30.—Richard J. Fin- negan, city editor of the Chicago Jour- nal, was summoned before the grand jury this afternoon to be questioned as to the source of a story published in’'the Journal that the jury had voted an indictment against ‘ulins Ros n wald, head of Sears, Roebuck and Company; on a charge of evading tax- BALTIC Watch Meeting at Methodist Church Tonight—Nine Inch lce Being Har- vested. es. ¥ ,— 5 The story stated that Rosenwald At St. Mary's church New Year's|failed to schedule 147,701 shares of day (Friday) masses will be celebrated | stotk of Sears, Roebuck and Company. at 8 and Jr\ o'clock. Holy hour in the| Rosenwald, his attorneys and at- taches of the state’'s attorney’s office declined to afirm or deny the story. The Journal stated that the indict- ment probably would be returned in court tomorrow. wate h n)eetlnn wili be held at the . E. church tonight, New Year's eve, at 10 o’clock. loy Cote nine-inch Theodore Guyette lost a valuable horse this week, the second in a year. »eal fishermen brought up 10° nice pickerel through the ice Wednesday af- s harvesting President of New England Clerks’ As- sociation, Boston, Dee. 30.—Ivan C. Hight, of this city, was elected president of the New England Hotel Clerks' assocla- tion at the closing session of the an- nual convention today Florlda CUBA—-AUGUSTA ng Mrs. Herbert Barnett are keeping house in the Martin block on Railroad street. ‘The postoffice will be open New Ytar's day from 8 to 11 a. m,, 3-4 and Gaucher, Willlam Caron, Adrien Bn.nl pupils are REMOVAL OF MAYOR OF TOLEDO ASKED FOR One of the Charges on Which Re. quest Is Based Is That He Permitte Gambling. 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