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Mal(emrm cunnm TOPICS IN WESTERLY bution of Fourth of July Horns—Arctic Man to Wed Taftville Girl—Religious Liberty Sunday Observed. Sl ammmmtwuoznmlmou- B fre alarm. was-sent in from box e q Tesponse, e ild- ing firemen devoted An opinion was handed down by Chief Justice Johnson of the Rhode Friday 4 savings banks to pay to treasurer of the state unc.lflm.d de- posits after an account has remained factive for 30 years is m-umuom In this case Herbert intervened and reised certain constitutional ques- tions that were certified to the su- preme court for its determination. He | viz artued that the chaerter of the bank ‘became a part of the contract entered into between every depositor and the corporation. By that contract the de- positor acquired an interest in the bank. Money deposited in e savings bank, he further argued, became the property of the corporation. ‘The court says: “The power of the State to pass such an act rests on its right to provide for the care and cus- tody of property, the owners of which have not been heard from for so long as to raise the presumption that they have either died or have abandoned the property.” The court further says that the depositors have no greater pmperty rights in the deposit which as ceased to draw interest than the with his nen-ncnt and he estimates his loss at $1,200. '‘Mr. Zumbo places his loss at $1,500. Both were partially in- sured. The bullding was insured. . Local Laconiocs. There will bo fireworks at Pleasant View tonight. The White Rocks are planning to de- feat the Norwich Sachems at baseball in White Rock mext Saturday. A number will go from Westerly to Norwich today to witness the motor- cycle and horse racing on the fair grounds. White Rock defeated Downerville at baseball Saturday § to 1. Peacedale defeated Potter Hill 8 to 4, and Clarks defeated Taftville 4 to 2. The T. A. Scott company of New London has been awarded the contract for rebuilding of wharves at the gov- ernment hatcheries at Woods Holl at a cost of about $40,000. Col. A. E. Dick, manager of the ‘Watch Hill house, will have as his per- somal guests over July Fourth his Citicura Soap For the toilet and bath assisted lvyooa- sional use of Cuticura Oint Samples Free by Mail sold. Following their annual custom, the Fisher Brothers gave toothorns to all the boys and girls who called for them Saturday as a reminder of Independ- ence day. The distribution was com- menced at 9 o'clock in the morning, and at that hour there was an assemblage of at least 500 to get the noise-mak ers. Just as soon as issued, the horns were put Into use and for an hour or more it wag molse, noise, noise, and nothing but noise in Dixon square, and this noise was carried to all sections of the town by the youthful horn- blowers in advance celebration of the farm, five of them being men. Glorious Fourth. Cards are out lunoum:u;f the com-| A miscellaneous shower was tender- ng marriage George Vidal of | ed by you I f Grace Methodist R To0® s e Morte. Simning Y o Miss Ethe ot n Belair, deughter of Mrs. Valerie Clou- T Mary Lee—Summer Wins Funeral of M Boarders Arriving—Lebanon Ball Game. Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Howland and child left Sunday morning for a week's visit at the home of Dr. How- Jand’s parents in Northern Vermont, The trip will be made in the doctor's car. A number from town will to comrades of Washington post, G. A. R.. of New York city. Mr. and Mrs. Orrin C. Arnold of Rocky Brook will take charge of the North Kingstown town farm Aug. 1. There are now six inmates at the No. 4, €0 Norwich today (Monday) to attend the motorcycle and horse racing at the fairgrounds. William H. Button was call friends in North Westchester day. on tur- church to Miss Ethel Keast at her home in Ledyard avenue Friday gven- ter Bewir, of Taftvilie, Conn. The [ing. John Walker is the lucky $oung wedding will take place in the Church | man. of the Sacred Heart, Taftville, Mon- day, July 5. On Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. | o,mng members of P. . Barber Hose Vidal will leave for Portland, Ore,|CO™Pany enjoved thelr annual outing where Mr. Vidal, who is a graduate of | 4, barnes Polnt, Brightman's pond, the law school of the University of Sunday. The company is soon to have Oregon, will m‘“ne the practice of a White motor-driven hose and chem- law, Funeral of Miss Lee. The body of Miss Mary Lee, 84, who died in Waterbury was brought here Saturday morning on the 9.35 train. Miss Lee was a native of Colchester. The funeral was held in the Con- gregational church Saturday afternoon at 1 qclock, Rev. H. A. Blake, pastor officiating. Burial was in_ Linwood cemetery. Postmaster and Mrs. J. J. Sullivan were calling on friends in Norwich on Friday, going down in their car. G. B. Rowe of New Haven was call- ing on friends in town Friday. Mrs. Arthur Chapman was visiting friends in Norwich Friday. Lebanon Won. The Colchester baseball team had as their opponents on _the park aSturday afternoon the Lebanon Athletic ical wagon. Gurney Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. ‘Walter Snowden Smith, is at the sum- mer pome, Surfside, at Wetch Hill. He will soon leave for the McLaughlin ranch, Cody, Wyo., where he will spend the balance of the summer. Mary, wife of John Morrison, who has been in failing health for several months, died Seturday in the Rhode Island hospital, where she had been under treatment for a week. She is survived by her husband and a daugh- ter. The Worcester syndicate which pur- chased from the Lorraine company the triangular plot of land in Pawcatuck, the site of the burned Star theatre, contemplates the erection of a steel and brick building to cost $75,000, to be devoted to stores, offices and a public hall. Mr. and Mrs. Farquhar Smith, Misses Jessie Kebbe, Alice Avery, Mary Clau- son and John R. Clauson, Harry An- derson and_ Wiliam Broadfoot went to Charles W. Willard’s bungalow on the shore of Wyassup lake, North Stonington, Saturday, where they will remain over Independence day. Mrs. John Wiibur of Springfield, Mass., announces the engagement of her daughter, Edith Bernice, to Harold R. Kellar, lieutenant, U. ‘Wilbur is the daughter of the late Dr. John Wilbur, who practiced medicine in Westerly, as did his father. She was graduated from Wellesley college, class of 1913, is a sister of Ensign John Wilbur, U. S. N, and Lieut. William H. ‘Wilbur, U. 8. A. BALTIC Installation at Loy&l Samaritan Lod. I. 0. 0. F—No Fourth of July Pic- nics This Year. Religious Libe served by a patriotic demonstration by Commodore Perry council, Junior Or- der of 'American 'Mechanics, in the Narragansett Pler Baptist church, aid- ed by the members of the state council and representatives from Hope council, Westerly, and the other subordinate councils.” State Councillor John W. Yeamans of Providence dellvered the address of the occasion, taking as his topic Emall Patriotiam. Rev. Walter Club’s t the visitors , 11| N. Reynols pastor o e ohurch and b Wonme a member o{ the order, delivered a pa- Charles Clark of Marlboro was a | triotic sermon. Colchester visitor Saturday. Mrs. Bessie Monahan, one of the teachers in the First District, left on Saturday for a visit' with relatives in Middletown. Ronald K, Brown of New York is at his summer residence on Broadway for a few days. Mrs. Frederidk A, Rock, a family from New York, hayve arrived at their summer home on Broadway for fhe season. Richard ‘A, Storrs left Saturday for a few days' visit at his.home in Cheshire. Boarders Come in Numbers. The summer boarders from New York and other cities are beginning to arrive at the resorts in the vil- lage and suburbs. On account of the cool weather, but few have been her: through June, but for the past few davs a larger number are arriving aily. Hartford—Hiram Percy Maxim is very busy at present superintending fiftty workmen in the factory of the Maxim Silencer Company who are at work on a war order of a special na- ture from the British government which will keep them busy for an- other year. His father, Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim of England is the machine gun inventor. MRS, BEIBEL TELLS WOMEN _The officers of the Rhode Island N ional guard who p: the examin tions recently have been offlically an- nounced. The list includes Majors Arthur N. Nash and Bourden A. Bab- cock of Westerly as passing in_the battery commander's course. <Capt. Cyril L. D. Wells passed successfully in the fire and battery commanders and the searchlight courses. The crying of the 3 year old daughter of Enrico Longobardi aroused the family and thereby gave alarm that the house was on fire. The occupants barely escaped with their lives. The house, a_two-story frame dwelling, occupied by the family of Longobardi and Antonio Zumbo, was totally de- stroyed with contents. When Mr. Lon- gobardi was aroused the front of the first story was ablaze and Longobardi immediately aroused the family up- stairs. The occupants were cut and bruised and somewhat burned. Mr. and Mrs. Zumbo were about to jump out of the window, but were saved from the risk by the timely arrival of a ladder brought by neighbors. The building was owned by Antonio Loriilo. The fire started in the cellar and was under great headway when Longobardi was aroused at 2 o'clock Sunday morn- ing. During the blaze there was a loud gxplosion in the building which cannot be accounted for, as the occupants of the bullding know of nothing in the MYSTIC School The installation of officers of Loy- al Samaritan lodge, No. 7974, L O.O.F. ‘was held in the club room Friday evening. The following were installed by Past Deputy Grand Master David Flowers, by Provincial Cor- responding Secretary es B. Barnes: Grand Master, Leonard Firth; noble grand, Willilam Flowers; right support to the noble grand, P. West Mystio Meeting—Re- | C. S, CI les B. Barn left support bekah Ladge Lost Everything In|to the noble grand, George White- Ernest Collin: house; vice grand, Fire. right support to the vice grand, How Lydia E. Pinkham’sVeg- | 4t tne annual meeting of the TWest|James Higham: left support to the etahleCo H Mystic school district the following | Vice grand. Bernard Schmidt; inside e Compound Kept Her | omcers were elected: Committeeman: Ernest . Parkinson; election guard, master and chaplain, Harry D. John- son; warden, Fremont Firth; nent !eeron.ry John Sewart: urer, Samuel Johnson; elective secre- tary, Joseph George Willlams; depu- ty grand master of the lodge, Samu- el Johnson; auditors, James Higham and George Whitehouse. A report on the condition of Brother Frnest Coll- ins, Who was recently operated upon for appendicitis, showed that he was greatly improved. On Pleasure Trips. Misses Grace and Diana Ravenelle are spending the houd-yl ‘with rela- tives in Central Falls, R. Miss Loretta Dowd is in Holyoke, Mu!-. !c;r'gie'lf;ouflh be spent quiet in B-ltk‘, and the absence ofq D:Iuy'ucl which are usually held on this day By some of the societies meana,that many of the people will spend the day out of town, some having planned to at- tend the races in Norwich this aft- ernoon, while others will spend the day at the beaches. Frank Love is at his home in Pas- coag, R. L, for the holidays. Miss Catherine Remmert Herbert A. Lamphere; treasurer, Amos R. Chapman; _clerk, Herbert Wolfe} auditor, Albert Stanton, Carried No Insurance. Mystic Rebekah lodge, No, &6, I, O. O. F., met for the first time since the fire in the Gilbert block, and on in- vitation of Charity and Relief lodge, No. 72, F & A. M., had the use of Masonio temple. The Rebekahs had only been organized a little over a year, had just got new paraphernalia and had no insurance on it. Musio Teacher Resigns. Miss Harriett Woodard, who has taught music at the Broadway school for several years, has tendered her resignition, and will take a special { course in music at Clark ‘university, Worcester, Mass. Mr, and Mrs. Herbert F. Porter and daughter Catherine, of New York, are guests of Mrs. Porter's mother, Mrs, Charles Eccleston. Mr:;and_Mrs, Arthur J. Birdseye have ; refurned to Hartford, after a visit ‘with Mr. end Mrs. Harry “H. Anderson. Mrs. Thomas Doyle and two daugh- ters,, of' Willimantic, are guests of Mr. and Mrs:;\Amos Lamphere, on Orchard in Health for 14 Years. Shippensburg, Pa.—“‘ It was several yearsiago that I started taking Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegeta- ble Compound. I then suffered terri- bly every month. My husband ‘me a bottle of it and it helped me Mt away. ‘l‘han— after second cured and have been in-excellent health since. I alwWays;praise-the Compound whenever I havean opportunity as I know it helped me:and will help others. Lately I have given 't Compound to my daughteriand{F" suffering ‘womendwonlditak: of its worth.2%Mre.JAMESA., BEDEL, :Pena#Street, {Shippensburg,Pa. - STONINGTON Plassing of the Centennial Oak—Fire- men Elect Ocnv.n!ion Delegates. Many gnm e pyrotechnics on the grounds of the Mndn.nna.wumuuk Tennis club Saturday night. The Centennial oak, transplanted and formally dedicated &s s side issue of the centennial anniverary celebra- tion last August, was short-lived, It died, was chopped down and carted away last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S. Anderson, Jr., are at The Bungalow, Wewphas- sett- Point, for the summer. Stonington and Mystic teams will play the first game of a series ot five for prize trophy, on fie Stanton grounds this (Monday) F. J. Ostman has been elected del- | Alpha egate, with J. B. Adams, alternate, |! to represent the Stonington Steam Fire company, at the annual conven- t.\anutkb be held in New Haven, next Joseph A.l.l;rd of B}gh Street Arthur Nigren of Plainfi was local visitor Sun . - Mrs. Willam E.| Rocheleau and daughter l.m v.mng relatives in ‘Washington, R. e T vy o s mother, e e e vt Ines ford is ing his parents, Mr. mur-.D.J’. HRA. Jodotn of Hartto Hl l his parents over the S ‘Tmothy Connerton is at Providence over the lburx' e Miss Ruth Nicolal spent the week- end at her home In Poquetanuck. John. F. Clabby is spending and to-day holds«the recordof- hem. Ee most or fernale ills ‘we know of, mmmmdl ofm)unhry testimonials;on=file;in the: If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia FE. Pinkham’s Vegeta~ hhoanponndwfllhdpmwfla E.PinkhamMedicineCo. to Lydia (eonfidenfid)LmMmadp vice, Your letter will be vpmd. read and answered by a and held in strict eonmfinoo. DR. F. W. HOLMS, Dentist Shannon Building Annex, Room A MMmevuvs.m Trolleys Lead WE CLOSE TODAY ALY DAY INDEPENDENCE DAY EIGHT AND P, e SERVICE u'rm.“ NORWICH AND NEW YORK Norwich we will specially suit requirements. your individual Established 1872 THEPLAUT-CADDEN C0. PLAUT-CADDEN BUILDING Opticians and Lens Grinders Miss Phillips to Attend ebration—Reception for Superintendent. pects to attend Westfield school next year. erally will be closed today. forenoon and the athletic sports including games, running races, concerts and fireworks, iday. The trustees and doctors Johnson Memorial _hospital reception to Mrs. Sadie Smith, the new superintendent at the Friday evening. Refreshments were served. The trustees held business meeting. It was have the trustees and the doctors on the visiting staff meet with the execu- tive committee quarterly. Henry Levene of Holyoke ing a few days in town. Carter & Co., of Springfield, have shmped away all of the.old iron which they recently purchased of land Mill company in Staffordville. The Staffords will play two games with Monson today. The orning game will be in Monson and the aft- ernoon game In Stafford. STAFFORD SPRINGS School—Plans for Community Cel- Miss Elsie M. Phillips, who taught Rockwell Hill school for the past three yvears, and who accepted a reelection, hag asked the town school committee to release her, as she ex- The stores and business places gen- ber shops will keep open a part of the post office will closed from 10:30 &, m. until 5 p, m. Community Celebration, The community Fourth of July with putting and toug of war, together with band will many to remain in town today, who otherwise would go away for the hol- Reception for New Superintendent. PREACHED AT HANOVER. Rev. G. C. Pollock Suppli gregational Church—Surp: Given Mrs. W. C. Harrison. Rev, George C. Pollock, of Nor- wich, occupied the pulpit Sunday morning. In *the evening the C. E, meeting considered the topic: ‘“Na- tional Ideals and How Home Missions May Affect Them.” Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Croft and daughter of New York are visiting at the home of Mr, Croft's parents, Mr. Normal Hospital has delusion long ¢ , but we can value for your mol Feed than any of Normal and Mrs, John Croft. prove to b i : above everything. t Surprise Party. faction. F.’m-clnu Fee at as low prices as such Feed can be sold for. CHAS. SLOSBERG 3 Ceve Street The bar- About 30 friends of Mrs. W. C. Har- rison, gave her a surprise, Saturday evening. Whist was enjoyed, refresh- ments being served at the close. Planned Programs’ The Woman's Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Webster Standish, Thursday afternoon to ar- range program material for the next be baseball shot Induce | six months, which will be devoted to |City of Norwich Water Works Home Missions. Hostesses and lead- of Ao o o of grs wers appointed for the same per Boatd ot Wane e iotian Norwioh, Conn., July 1, 1915. Water rates for!the quarter ending June 30, 1915, are due and pavable at the office July 1, lns Office open from 8.30 a. m. to 5 D. Adaitlons will be made to all bills remaining unpaid after July 20. 4 CHARLES W. BURTON, Cashier. ¥ NEW SPRING MILLINERY at MRS. G. P. STANTON’S No. 52 Shetucket Street W. TYLER BROWNE, M. D. Mrs. Roger C. Peck and_children left Friday for Maisfield, Mass., to visit Rev, and Mrs,_ Charles H. Peck. Peter Croft of Springfleld, Mass. and Willlam Croft, of Yantic, are at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Croft, over the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Tanner and daughter of Philadelphia are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Tan- ner. Miss Emily Tanner of Philadelphia is visiting at the home of her father, James Tanner. of the gave a hospital, a short voted to is spend- Bristol—Mrs. Arthur R. Osborn of Bristol has announced the engagement of her daughter,_ Miss Juliette Osborn to Howard L. Judd, also of, Bristol. Miss Osborn has been teaching the Terryville schools. the Gar- m Every day there this delightful food. Post The inner sweet flavour. These flakes to They come to you New Your grocer has The Empty Bowl The highest compliment that can be paid any food is to eat it heartily to the last portion. compliments paid to Post Toasties- This wide appreciation encouraged the bettering of skilfully cooked, daintily seasoned, and toasted by a new process that brings out a wonderful “toastie” corn milk is added, but retain their body and crispness. SEALED, dust-proof, germ-proof package—as sweet and delicious as when they leave the ovens. Eye, Ear, Nese, Threat, X=-RAY Violet Ray, Mechanical Hours: 10 % m. ¢0 & a8t ¢ o T p m Broadway, Horwich, Coam. Fake I‘r-nl;l‘xn St. car te “Dr. Brewne's." sep! WILL SELL Wagons, Carriages, Harnesses this month of July at Bargain Prices. If you are in the market see this stock at THE L. L. CHAPMAN (0. 14 Bath Street, Norwich, Ct. Tells the Story FAMOUS FURS Lacies’ Fur Coats and Sews. Men's Coats of all styles. Remodeling and repairing also dons surely. Superior styles. M. BRUCKNER 81 Franklin St are hundreds of thousands of such Columbia House WATCHHILL, R. L. Under new management of Mrs. Wm. G. Ryan is prepared to serve meals at all hours. W Toasties Crisper, more appetizing and better than ever before. meats of choicest Indian Corn are PICKLES (Picnic Size) Sour and Sweet People’s Market 6 Franklin Street JUSTIN HOLDEN, Proprieter LEGAL NOTIGEI SEWER BIDS The Warden and J L do mush down when cream or ready to eat from the FRESH- ses of the c!ty will receive lon of sewers in mh ltrull lll sald Post Toasties —the Superior Corn Flakes rwich, Conn., or at the ofllc. of wfl~ them now. e ll . G‘t‘y’ T. Clerk, Jewett PLUMBING AND STEAM FITTING Phone 581 l-u—mfldhmh-n- tee Qho v.q best M“N‘ MK by expert workmen at- the fariest prices. - Ask us for plans and prices J F. TOMPKINS 67 West Main Street Robert J. Cochrane GAS FITTING, PLUMBING, STEAM FITTING, 10 West Main Street, Norwich, Cenn. Agent for N. B. O. Sheet Packing. T. F. BURNS Heating and Plumbing 92 Franklin Street IRON GASTINGS FURNISHED PROMPTLY BY THE VAUGHN FOUNDRY CO No. 11 13 25 Ferew Street COAL AND LUMBER GOAL Free Burning Kinds and Lehigh ALWAYS IN STOCK Make the Queen of the Kitches | Happy with a Wflter Heaters. The City of Norwich Gas and Electrical Dep't. 321 Main St.,, Alice Building NOTICE Every person, who between sunset of the 3rd of July and 4 o'clock in the forenoon of the following day, or between 11 o'clock in the evening of July 4th and sunrise of the following explosive, causing a loud report, or who shall by ringing a bell, blowing a horn, beatig a drum, or in any other manner make any disturbing noise er . wike » boaiire, shall be fined mot | more than $5.00. The police are instructed to enforce this law. TIMOTHY C. MURPHY, . Mayom 182nd DIVIDEND Office of The Norwich Savings Society Norwich, Conn, June 12, 1915. months a semi-annual dividend at the rate of FOUR PER OENT. per annum, payable to de- entitied