Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 20, 1915, Page 8

1915 NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, MARCH 20, If You Have Silver To Clean DON'T MISS THE Silver Clean - Pan (Makes Tarnish Vanish) - Demonstration AT OUR STORE Commencing Monday, March 22nd Demonstrating how to clean your silver better with a half heur's play with the Silver Clean Pan contrasted with the old way which requires six hours’ drudgery, rubbing with paste and powder to clean an equal amount of silver in a much less satisfactory way. Demonstration in our win- dows commencing Monday, March 22nd. PRESTON BRES., In. Franklin Square Use Carborundum Sharpening Stones Earth’s Diameter, What is tho greatest diameter of the earth? “At the equator,” is the common answer; this is not strictly true, for the actual diameter is modi- fied by conditions on the surface. Ac- eording to the eminent Professor Hen- key, the greatést diameter is that taken from the summit of Mount Chim- borazo, in Bcuador, 20,135 feet above sea level. The line drawn about the earth from this point emergeas on the ppposits side on a high point on the roart of Sumstre, giving a diameter of 1,929 miles. Mathematical Discovery. According to an Italtan mathemat!- . elan, every person in the world could stand comfortably in an area of 500 squaro miles, while a graveyard abont the size of Colorado would bury, all of them. Among the exhibits of the General Blectric company at the Panama-Pa- cific exposition will be a complete home electric where much of the man- ual labor of housekeeping is accom- plished by electricity. 2 Auto Repairing and Painting We repair Autos of all kinds in the proper mannsr. Latest Improved Facilities make cur shop unexcelied in New England, We bake the paint on, which makgs it wear better, keep its gloss lengar, and will not crack. Why not have yours eosts no more, Bentley-Clarke Auto Co. 88 M: St. Waesterly, R. I, right? It JOHN PORTBOUS. ARCHIBALD MITCHELL, Porteous & Mitci:ell Company Every business man is in a sense a| public ‘citizen. He serves the public and is a factor in shaping the business customs and policies of the country that tend to uniformity and common Dractice and finally cultivate in recog- nized principles that are not only ac- cepted by the people at large but by the very courts of the country. The business man, therefore, Who _rises above the plane of an ordinary trader and becomes one of the pioneers in the introduction of business or trading principles that redound to the benefit of society, becomes a public benefactor and is a proper subject for public dis- cussion, Began a New Era. Good government in the legislative and administrative branches of the law is synonymous with good govern- ment in the executive and administra- ive branches of commercial business. o well recognized has the applica- tion of these principles to business be- come, that the public has learned to look upon successful business men with as much interest and concern as upon successful statesmen, and the Eulletin will, therefore, be considered entirely within the rules of propriety in briefly reviewing the business ca- reer of the men at the head of the most prominent mercantile house in Norwich, one that has been a potent factor in shaping a business policy in this city and that all recognize as bereficlal to the entire community. In fact it would be no exaggeration to state that with the advent in business of Messrs. Porteous and Mitchell in Norwich, began a new era for our fair city that has not only given it a met- ropolitan air but has placed the gen- eral public in a position to enjoy the same trading advanages enjoyed by the people of the larger cities in the country. Came Here in 1873. In the spring of 1873 there came to Norwich two young Scotchman, John Porteous and Archibald Mitchell. They had gained in their native country a good ground work in the knowledge of the dry goods business and upon coming to America had amplified that knowledge by several years service in the large establishment of Erown, Thompson & Co. of Hartford. They had determined to start in business for themselves and coming to this city which seemed to offer a promising field they leased a small store in the Richards building on Main street and opened a store. Their beginning, like that of nearly every euccessful busi- ness firm, was small. It was an ex- periment but from the first it met with success. With progressive ideas gained from their experience in other ficlds, Messrs. Porteous and Mitchell began what might almost be termed a revolution in local retail business methods. Their policy was a liberal one, treating the customer fairly and zenerously and thus gaining his confi- dence. Growing from Small Beginning. The first year was necessarily some- what discouraging; courage and dowh- " Do You Want -Most Efficient Manure Spreader? Made by Makers of the Worcester-Kemp Wheels not in way of loading and are out of the way of the manure ‘when spreading. Even Spreading. The manure is spread evenly and economically. No Intermediate Gear or Stud Made by men who know the farmers' problem and meet it. how the load breaks apart when it easy distribution of manure. The hump breaks the load, T. H. ELDREDGE, Norwich ASK FOR CATALOG the Latest and Easy to Draw, Canbe drawn with a pair of light Horses, a lighter team than any other spreader in the world. Body does not strike ground when turning out into field, ditch or gutter. Note reaches the hump, insuring even ang FORTY-TWO YEARS IN BUSINESS Celebrating Anniversary This Week—From Small Beginning Grown to Be One of the Largest Department Stores in Connecticut—Sketch of Growth and Development. ight hard work being required. But these two men had that sturdy char- acter and indomitable will of their nationality and being favored with £0od health they never lost courage. Their invariable fair-mindedness in dealing with the public found a cordial return in the patronage which they began to gain. This increase was so that within a few years their iness outgrew their quarters and additional room was necessary. This was gained by taking room in the Bulletin _building, which _additional room was devoted to the dress fabric department. -But a few years later a further extension was made by taking in the store in the Rockwell building, formerly occupied by and L, S Winslow. This was an_important step, as it not only e the firm a ma- terial increase in store area, but add- ed a large frontage on Main street of great vaiue for display purposes. The irm’s business increased even more rapidly he_additions mentioned and demanded further extension of store space. Big Main Street Store. The two M street stores of the Bulletin - building, before occupied by the post office and the stationary store Charles A. Burnham were added and a little later the quarters in the Richards building where had been the st National Bank. This gave the firm a continuous frontage on Main THE PRESENT STORE. street of 150 feet. Again in 1906 the firm made another enlargement, one of the most important additions of its mercantile career. It leased the en- tire five floors of the Bulletin building and proceeded to fit up the additional room in the most up-to-date way. A modern elevator was installed, new departments were added and practic- ally every department in the store was enlarged. Retail and Wholesale. _This last change gave the people of Norwich a department store which in stock and equipment is unsurpassed by ang store in eastern Connecticut. ‘In the meantime while they were devel- oping the retail end of their business, a wholesale department had been added, occupying quarters in the Richards and Bulletin buildings on Water street, which was gradually built upon, on a corresponding scale with the retail department. It now oc- cuples four large stores in the two buildings named, and the stock car- ried is a very large and varied one. THE OLD STORE. While naturally not so familiar to the regular patrons as the retail branch, it “supplies many dealers in Norwich and vicinity with their entire stock of goods. Three Other Stores: The progressive and expansive pol- icy of this firm led them to’venture into foreign fields, where their success has been equal to that achieved here. The liberality of management, which gained at once, public favor here, prcved potent in the other undertak- ings, so that Messrs. Porteous and Miichell are now interested in four stores, the other three being located respectively In Grand Rapids, Mich., Fort Wayne, Ind, and Portland, Me. The store at Grand Rapids is in charze of Charles Trankla, a native of th city, and a man who gained his train- ing in the local store of the cor ny. He was given charge of the Mich n store upon its establishment in 18 and has conducted it under the firm name of Charles Trankla & Co. with signal ability. The Fort Wayne branch is directed by Henry Beadell, who has shown much skill in its management. The Portland store, which is known “The Porteous, Mitchell & Braun C is uvnder the management Rob Braun and John B. Porteous, both whom are natives of N h ied their knowledge of the bus With the parent house in this city Advantageous Buying Connec It is not only by these several branch stores that The Porteous & Mitche Co. has increased its buying capaci they are one of the founders of and hoid a membership in the Dry Goods Union of New York city, with a cen tral office at 432 Fourth avenue. This is one of the largest organizations of its kind in America, with a purchasing power of more than twelve millions of dollars, annually. In their New York ofice a competent force of buyers maintained who are in daily commun- ication with the largest producers of every kind of merchandise that handled by department -stores. The members of the Union form a pur- chasing unit, the magnitude of which is known and respected by every job- ber and manufacturer. This import- ant connection gives the patr of the local concern, a service which, from a standpoint of newness in me: chandise and economy . in prices, is unsurpassed by any other store in Connecticut. Moreover, The Porteous & Mitchell Company has always en- joyed a reputation for fair deali of selling only merchandise of well- known dependability. They believe that nothing is cheap that does not have sufficient quality to give an hon- est return in service for the money paid for it. By Main and Telephone. In addition to the large patronage which they enjoy from the many thousands who visit the store during the course of a year, they also do an extensive business by mail and tele- phone. They have a very complete telephone service with every floor of the establishment, enabling patrons to communicate direct with every de- partment in the store. Orders by mail are given careful attention by expe enced shoppers, thereby insuring sa is factory service. Those who do not find it convenient to visit the store all times, in person, realize that they may trade by mail or teleptone, with this up-to-date store and be assured of right goods at right pri privilege of a willing goods or a refund of mo: anything is unsatisfactory. And now that the parcel post is in operation the people of eastern Connecticut, all of whome live within the first zone, thereby being entitled to the lowest rates, are enabled to have all their purchases deilvered at a minimum cost. This simply eupplements the delivery service of the company, as it has always been a part of the store policy to pay all freight expenses and meil charges anywhere in Connecticut, on all purchases of $5.00 or over. The Two Founders. As the cereer of a business estab- lishment is due entirely to the men who direct and control it, something of the personality of thse two men will be of interest at this time. As h been sald, both are natives of Sgetland. Both came to America when young men after having laid the foundation for their business training in their na- tive land. The mastery of detail which they acquired in Scotland was of the utmost value to them in entering busi- ness in this country. It was- just the preliminary training necessary to fit them for the energetic business life’ of America. Another thing which has contributed largely to the. prosperity of this company has been the judicious division of _the work which insures thorough effieciency in every depart- ment, Mr. Mitchell had general finan- cial direction of the business and with an_executive ability of a high order he has proven himself a wise and at the same time, a conservative financier. Mr. Porteous gave his attention to the buying and the distribution of stock among the the several stores. In this very important branch of the business Mr. Porteous has displayed a remark- able sagacity. Having rare ability in Judging goods and a complete knowl- edge of values, he adds an uncommon skill in anticipating the tastes of the public. He is generally regarded as one of the most competent buyers of general dry goods in New York and other markets. His acquaintance with dry_goods merchants all over. the country, gained from an experience of 42 years is very extensive. Incorporated in 1906. Tn line with the progressive policy of the firm, the business was incor- porated in 1906 under the title of “The Porteous & Mitchell Company,” and two of the employees that had been in the service of the firm a number of years were taken into the company at that time. The_present officers of the company are: John Porteous, president; Archi- bald Mitchell, vice president; O. E. Wulf, secretary and _treasurer; John Porteous, Archibald Mitchell, O. E. ‘Wulf, and John M, Lee, directors. Active in Civic Interests. Both Messrs. Porteous and Mitchell ‘fave been identified with a number of enterprises which are active in the business life of the community. Mr. Porteous is a director of the Thames National bank.-a director of the Nor- wich Savings Society, and president of the Lawton Mills Company of the nearby village of Plainfleld. This is an extensive and successful cotton goodd plant which owing to its proxi- mity to Norwich is very helpful in all channels of trade. Mr. Mitchell is a director of the Chelsea Savings Bank, a trustee of the Otis Library and an incorporator of the Norwich Free Academy. Aside from his business in- terests, he is an ardent sportsman and is recognized as one of the most skilful anglers in the country. He is one of the promoters of the Slater Memorial hall musical courses and has been ‘helpful in bringing to Norwich some of the greatest musical artists in the world. During _ their long business career in Norwich, both Messrs. Por- teous and Mitchell have left” the im- press of their character on the com- munity and will receive heartiest con- gratulations upon their 42nd anniver- sary and will haye cordial good wishes from everyone for continued success and prosperity. A Worrled Editor. How do lady acrobats in a circus perform so well and wear corsets at the same time? Or do they? And if they do not wear ’em, how do they happen to look so neat &nd trim?— Atchison Glebe. and the hange of whenever o House-Fly Lifting Power, ‘A house-fly, held by the wings and ‘brought close to & match, lifted it up ‘with its feet. To perform a propor- tionate feat, 2 man would have to lift a beam 26 feet long and 13 inches thick, & at | Ibs. Fancy Small s . 12 Loins i, Ibs. Breakfast value b 22¢ 500 Fresh Pork 250 Bacon Pork Chops, Ib Shoulder Steak Shoulder Roast Beef 2 lbs. Spareribs California s for ORANGES SEEDED Raisins FRESH CELERY, bunch FANCY HEAVY GRAPE FRUIT 6 for 25¢ FREE DELIVERY 11 B b K 25¢ 10c value 3 pkgs. 8 [Em——/ . Give Royal Gold Trading Stamps. Ask For Them SRR Great Record-Breaking Sale for Saturday 1 SHOULDERS - ROUND Ibis Fancy Little 20[][] Fresh Pig Shoulders 3.2’ 1bav Armour’s Skinned 10 o 5, 100 value, 1b Prime Rib Roast, Ib. . . .16¢c barrels small, lean, sugar cured, smoked 10 PE¥ STEAK = Fresh Beef Liver, Ib... 9c z Thick Fat Salt Pork 1b 12"2c Boneless Rib Roll, Ib. . . 15¢ Lean Salt Pork, Ib. .. 9%c Boneless Pot Roast, Ib..14¢c| Sliced Ham, lb.......20Qc 8 to 10—2 Hour Sale—3 to 5| BEST MAINE POTATOES A&P Cond. Mi 5-1b. pail Pure Lard...62c Pork Chops, Ib. ....10Y5c 5¢ NEW CABBAGE = bushel bl 25¢ 3 cans 10c value Extra Salesmen and Extral FANCY HEAD Teams to Insure Prompt Delivery < ATLANTIC-<PACIFIC. 135 MAIN STREET LETTUCE. head 73€ ALL KINDS Drake’s Cake TELEPHONE 29-4 'We Give Royal Gold Trading Stamps. Ask For Them éALTIC Triduum Being Held in Advance of Peace Sunday—Germans at Norwich Installation. A triduum or three days' devotion was opened in St. Mary's church Fri- day, when there were masses at § and 6.45 for St. Joseph's day. Each evening there will be services at 7.15, at which Pope Benedict's prayer for peace will be said. The triduum will come to a close Sunday evening, le Brown, Miss Ethel Mul- Rena B. Smith, who teach in Sterling, were in New Haven Fri- day visiting _schools. The parochial school closed Friday in honor of the feast of St. Joseph. Moise Lafreniere and family are moving to Plainfield. John Macht is moving with his fam- ily from High street to the Sullivan farm in Versailles, which he has bought, The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiuliam -E. Rocheleau, Jr., of High street, was baptized at the rectory of St. Mary’s church Thursday evening by Rev. Joseph V. E. Belanger. The child was christened Dorothy May. The sponsors were Wilfred Cote of Washington, R. 1, and Miss Blanche Rocheleau of North Franklin, A. W. Buchanan of Mansfield was in town Friday. A large number of the German res- idents in this town were at the in- stallation of Rev. F. P. Werth as pos- tor of the German Lutheran church in Norwich, Thursday night. PLAINFIELD A small buflding to be used as a plumber’s shop, is being bullt back of Rowland’s store. Andrew Peterson is moving into the vacant tenement in F. Blakesley’s new house on Pleasant street. Jean Groneau. freight agent at thei Miss len and Mis delicious confections Dainty and attractive ance, sanitarily made. wholesome, EVERY ONE tastes like more if they are the ation, has taken the rooms vacated by Mrs. Harriet Kingsley on West Main street. Landlord and Mrs, Dougherty enter- tained a large party of friends at a St, Patricks banquet at the Junction home, Vfednesday evening. Mrs. William Roode visited her daughters in Jewett City Thursday. Meeting of Woman's Club. The Plainfield Women's club_met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Nella Bradford. Foreign Events was given by Miss Martha Faton: Domestic Events, Mrs. Nellie Briggs; History, Mrs. Lizzie Smith; Fiction, Mrs. Lotta Dodge, and a very interesting paper regarding some valuable books that been found for the Beredict ii- by Mrs. Jennie Mathewson. Teshments were served by the hostess, assisted by her daughter, Miss Alice Bradford, Mrs, Mary Avery and Mrs_ Elsie Briges. The body of Pierre Gauvin was taken to Canada Thursday for burial. Saturday at 7 a. m. mass was said for him in St. John's Catholic church in Plainfield. Spoke at Hartford Banquet. Rev. William A. Keefe, pastor of St. John's Catholic church, was one of the speakers at the Knights of St. Patrick banquet in honor of their patron saint at the-Allyn house, Hart- ford, Wednesday evening. e Tro- gras_was as follows: The City -of Hartford, Mayor Lawler; The State of Connecticut. Lieutenant Governor Wilson; The Giories of the Gael, John Crosby of Chicago; The Day We Cel- ebrate, Congressman James P. Glynn of Winsted: Irish Glories, Rev, Father Keefe of Plainfield; History and Pro- gress of Irish. Pestmaster Philip Troup of New Haven. ? EVERYTHING ELEGTRIGAL A NEW $19.75 Vacuum Cleaner $19.75 WE CAN'T TELL ALL ITS GOOD POINTS IN THIS SPACE, BUT WE WILL SEND IT TO YOUR HOME AND IT WILL TALK FOR ITSELF. FREE TRIAL THE NORWICH ELECTRIC CO. 42 Franklin Street we offer. in appear- , pure and Sunlight Byilding ) OUR CANDY is the kind you can safely eat, of- fer to your friends and give to the children. Isn’t that the good, safe kind you have been looking for? Wholesale ‘and Retail sPecial Today JORDAN ALMONDS 37¢ a Pound WE SERVE PURE ICE CREAM Progress Confectioner Franklin Square TRAVELERS' DIRECTORY $1. TO NEW YORK $1. CHELSEA LINE FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE BETWEEN NORWICH AND NEW YORK From Norwich Tuesdays, Thurs- Sundays at 5.15 p. m. New_ York, Brooklyn Pier, East River, foot Ro Street, Mondays, Wednesday, days, at 5 p. m. F. V. KNOUSE, Agent $1. TO NEW YORK $1. Bridge 1t Fri- F. H. WILLIAMS, JR., General A, C. LONG, Special Agt. F. H. RENYON. Speclal Agt Hartford. Cenn. New York to Porto Rico A Sixteen Day Cruise, includ- ing all expenses, $94.50 Also tickets to Georgia, Florida, Ber- muda and Panama Pacific Exposition. ast John A.Dunn AGENT 50 Main Street International Harvester Mogul Oil Engines To Operate on Kerosene 4 to 50-H. P. STATIONARY, MOUNTING, PORTABLE TYPES IN STOCK F. E. and E. L. PATTISON Bath Street SKIDDED, Diamonds Diamonds Diamonds John & Geo. i. Bliss ! 126 Main Street Most Cigars are Good— THESE ARE BETTER TOM’S 1-2-3 5c CIGAR GOOD FELLOW 10c CIGAR Try them and see. THOS. M. SHEA, Prop. Franklin St Next to Palace Cafe DR. PECK EYE, EAR, NOSE, THROAT, ONLY Removed to 16 Franklin Square, Thayer Building Hours—8.30 a. m. to 430 p. m. Saturday evenings 7 to 8 Sunday bv appointment DENTIST DR. E. J. JONES Suite 46 Shannon Building Take elevator Shetucket Street enm- trance. Ptone. MISS M. C. ADLES Hair, Scalp and Face Specialist SPRING TRIPS SOON As usual, Miss Adles will soon begin her spring trips to other cities, where her customers are waiting for her, so she will be away from Norwich part of the time.. Improve the chance to have your hair attended to now! Only the First Quality Human Hair *Used! Telephons 652-4 i 306 Main Street, next to Chelsea Bank,! WEDGEWOOD BUTTER Prints—Very Fancy ALSO CHOICE TUB AND FINE CHEESE People’s Market 6 Franklin Street JUSTIN HOLDEN. Pro “i%: 1647 & Adam’s Tavern 1861 offer to the public the finest siandard brands of Beer of Europe and America: Bohemian, Pilsner, Cuimbach Bavarian Beer, Bass, Pale and Burton Muers Scotch Ale Guinness' Dublin _Stout, C. & C. Imported Ginger Ale, Bunker Hill P.'B. Ale, Frank Jones' Nourish~ ing_Ale, Sterding Bitter Ale, Anheuser, Budweiser, Sctiitz and Pabst. A. A, ADAM, Norwick Town Telephone 447-12 F. C. GEER, Piano Tuner 122 Prospect Street, Norwich, Conn, *Phone 511 THERE is no advertising medium in Bastern Connecticut equal to The Bui- latin® for business results.