Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, September 8, 1915, Page 8

GOVERNOR S DAY R e Crowd of About 6,000 Gives Him a Rousing Welcome—Es- " cort of Three Coast Artillery’ Companies—Rain Breaks Into Racing Programme, Leaving Events to be Finished Teday—Awards Made in nor Marcus H. Holcomb of ton was the guest of the New n County Agricultural socie t the fair Tuesday afternoon. he first time in the 61 years cof istory that the county faif ever w raced by the chief executive of the tate of Connecticut, and ‘on theother and it was the first fair that the overnor had ever attended in his ficial capacity. Consequently it w { notable occasion on both sides. and i he dignified governor of tlie conser- i ondc ative commonwealth threw oif the ares of office for a time and enjoyed imself just as much as the thousands f people who cheered him lustily as e drove into the grounds shortly be- ore 2 o'clock, escorted a platoon f police, the militia, Tubbs’ band, ths eception committee and number of ther public men well known in Con- ecticut. \ | & Governor . Holcomb .made a speech !} from the governor’'s stand, watched a eat or two of the :horse racing an:i hen slipped out quietly to go down o pay a visit of inspection t. the Yorwich State hospital and the new ‘onnecticut Farm for . Inebriates. & At Luncheo: ith the Governor.. The governor with his executive Secretary, William M. Maltbie, camc over to Willimantic from Hartford in his own automobile Tuesday morning and was met there at 10.30 o'clock by Mayor Timothy C. Murphy Nelson J. Ayling and brought down t Xorwich in thefr automob:le. Upor | Dis arrival in the city Governor Hol- comb was.greeted by the other mem- pers of the reception committee, which comprised President Arthur D, Lath rop, . Charles W. Gale, Hon. Wal ce S. Allis, John C. Con- ressman Richard P. Her- ert R, Branche and William ¥ ruicisshank, Attorney Andrew B. ices, Dr. Henry. M. Poliock and Jam . Palmer, besides Mayor Murphy an 1l udge Ayling. - Other citizens came to meet the governor and re sroup of about 25 at the Wauregan ouse’ to take lunch. The menu follows: Little Neck Clams T Celery Consomme Julienne Flake Wafers aked Chicken Halibut, Parsley Butter Parisienrie Potatoes Roast,. Stuffeq Capon, Giblet Sauce Sweet Corn with Green Peppers otato Croquettes French Bread Lettuce and Tomato Salad French Ice Cream, Assorted Flavors A Janey Calkes = Demi Tasse Mi Favorita Puritans Then they ounds. Marched to Grandstand, Awaiting the arrival of the governor and his party at the entrance were drawn up the soldiers and the rolice and Tubbs' Military. band, under Di- rector John M. Swahn, augmented for went out to 'the fair- the occasion, by the Pl;i'mf’eld Mili- tary band. The line of marching men made an imposing appearance as it took its way tt 1gh the grounds over to the then up past the the governor's stand. ceived floral embeilish- ade it most attractive. came Captain Dennis ng a platoon of po- sers of which were Ser- C. Matthews and John Officers William S. Doty. Delaney, Thomas Brock, hberts, Timothy Driscoll ey. They were array- uniforms angd .re- to 5 flected cr ¢n the Norwich depart- | ment.. n came the marshals on horseb: cwed by the ‘band. of Military. The Fift ny, Capt. Willlam G Tarbox, <t next, with the TPhir- teenth any from Danieison, Capt . ‘L. Dao:ie in' the middle and then e T company of this city, George E. Church, immediutely pre- ceding the. automobile that -bore on its rear seat on the left hand ‘side, the governor. With him were Mayor Murphy, Judge Ayling, President Lath- rop, Mr. Averill and Executive Sec- retary Maltbie, In the second car sat Mayor Daniel P. Dunn of Willimantic. former state comptroller, and Mayor George ‘B. Quigley of New REritaln. In the third car were Frank H. Johnston of New' Britain, president of the state chamber of commerce, J. T. Crutten- den of Crescent Beach, of the East- ern Development cominittee; Herbert R. Branche and.President W, H. Ctuickshank of the Ncrwich chamber of commerce,- and I. M. Barnes cf Britain. In Congressman Free- man’s car, which broucht the proces- sign to-a close, he had with him Supt. Pollock of the Norwich State nospi- tal, Attorney Davies and Director Palmer of the tAgricultural soclety. Oldest Cattle’ Grower on the Grounds. Jeptha. G. Bill of Griswold was an especial guest_ of honor and he. was placed at the governor's right on the platform. Mr." Bill is 03 years of age aithough he is still active and keen Capt. and he was the oldest cattle grower at crowd applauded the got a lot of clapping for their splendid appearance. ernor came ovposite drew up at attention across the track rounded the governor's stand. peared It is the first time in §! years, he said. that the New London C tural society has : presence of the governcr of Connecti- | cut. who was always putting condole with and introduced the gzovernor in =a graceful way. He said that he took ng Mr. Greenman, w great pleasure in being thcre oa ti as eflicient in treasurer’ 6lst anniversary of the New County ple of New London’ county take a great pride in this orga ticn they be called upon to Introduce to gentleman who has been houmored by the people of his own electing him, year after yesr, office of judge of probate, then clect- ing him to represent his court, which office he held year after vear until he reached the age lim:t. courts ognized, by his party in nominati and electing him to the highest uffice that confer upon him. to introduce to you Hon_ Marcus H. Holcomb, governor of Connecticut, the greatest state for its size in the union. ping and cheers and the governpr got another volley of applause as he step- ped forward. said, that I have ever appeareéd at an agricultural fair in an official capacity. And T'd be ecared <tiff if these guards were not present to give me counten- ance. son why I'm hear, couldn't shake him off. them about agriculture, had been under cold storage for fifty years. he himself was born in: Litchfield county, early years. mest necessary and it is the foundation of all SATISFIED WITH WORKING OF TURNSTILE MACHINES, AT COUNTY FAIR Treasurer Greenman Finds This New Plan at the Gate Works Well. Following a day’'s trial of the new turnstile machines, four of which are located at the old entrance and four more at the newer north gateway for people coming by trolley, Treasurer Charles D. Greenman said that they were giving excellent - satisfaction. They relieve tension in the office and they provide for the clean and speedy Better Babies Competition. passage of the crowd into the grounds. the fair. As the procession passed by, police and artiliery the th corps band, and the Coast Finally -vhen the gov- the people got The militia up and cheered lusti in double ranks while the speechmak- ing was going on, while the police sur- Introductions. Secretary William W, Beckwith ap- to introduce Mavor Murphy. been honoved by the | He told a funny foot it. This, estimable. woman went band had committed ing himself in the gariet. to be careful but one of her openin: remarks was, “What a fine a have for hanging thines.” The ge secretary he was cmbarrs at | 3 2 2 CHARLES D. GREENMAN, reasurer. Also they give an accurate idea early v of how the fair s attendance, which, Mayor fintroduced Governor. The mayor made a felicitous specch he used to be as secreta nore, and Arthur F. v helper there. re tickets of life member. automobiles with 3 ows experience and Seckwith is running a full Tmation bureau with Lau- . Millea as publicity agent and London The peo- ougat tc Agricultural society and appreciate the good w have done and are stiil doin; I consider it an honor, he s the state of Connecticut as th Allisor Rogers a busy assistant. F. ecutive head. He called attention to | Herbert Brown, the veteran of the en- the many times he has been honored | trv department, is on his job, and on i the town, w0 the high speed, with the throttle open wide. Geerge W. Dolbeare is looking after the turnstiles and helping out usefully Gistrict in the state senate, afterward recelving | Wherever theres’ a gap, and the ei, the appointment a2nd the honor °f be- Sate tcrders are Halsey mumus ing one of the judges of our superior | Raymond Gibson, H. W. Branche and F. Meyer.on the east side and Ray- Les]le Slough, John Herrick at the north Wi aller A. Peck is holding the indicator at the auto gate and Wil- liam H. Bresnaian and Stephen Lam- bert are taking the tickets there. Charles F. Reynolds is the watchful grardian of that narrow way whereby enter those who by hard work or by strategem have earned the right to wear the green button or the white one that mean entrance without money and without pri In serving his term as judge of ovr his ability as judge was rec- the state of Coanecticut «ould it is an honor and privilege for me His Excellency, This brought. clap- Tt ey 3 PROMISES GREAT RACING. & Governor's H: R ; s P e e Two Unfinished Events and Free for B All With Entries With Top Speed Marks. he The dash of rain on Tuesday that caused a postponement of two races at the fair when two heats of one and one heat of the other had been run off op- erated to provide a big programme of sport today for those who take delight in the tests of speed and stamina on the track. From all that was seen on Tuesday, the ‘two races that are yet to bé fin- ished will be good struggles before the winners are decided, and besides. that there is the biggest event on the racing card of the fair, the free for all, to be run off today. In the entries for the free for all are horses with marks of from 2.09 to 2,11, which are® some of the speediest that have heen seen in race events at the fair, while there is also the 2.35 class which is on tne regular card for Wednesday. FIRST PRIZE GOES If you wish to know the rea- ask Beckwith. 1 The governor didn’'t intend to tell he said, his His father was a farmer and in a hill town and knew how id snath in his iculture is the pursuit ‘in the world Tros- to’' swing the scythe But » perity. The farms are becoming more at- tractive, the governor said, as he told how’ the ‘cities used to lure young men from their country homes. We are building. more and more good roads. and it is getting so that every farmer can “have at least a ¥ord. He - congratulated the agzricultural soclety. on the good work that it 1s doing. Eightern ‘housand people in TO NORWICH GRANGE. attendance, he =2id, shows interest in —— farming and k d pursuits. Con-| With North Stonington Second and necticut is'a great country. You can 4 make 33 states its size out of Texas Chlchme S Thind and then have something left over, but Connecticut ‘turns out 2 1-2 times as much’ as Te-as. We are making at the present time one-half of ths war munitions being manufactured in tha United States.. We can raise fruit as good as that of any state in the union and .our tobacco is unexcelled. He looked forward to the time when al! the abandonéd farms of the state will be taken up and reclaimed. It is a great pleasure to be at thes New London county fair, he said in closing. I used to own a few fast horses myself, at least I thought they were. -If T.hadn’t thought 8o, I'd have more money. in my pociset. The-gov- errior sat down amidst ‘prolonged ap- plause and then the ‘militia ‘companies marched off and ‘stacked their arms and the band took its place,in front of the“grandstand for the regular aft- ernoon’s ‘progfamme. Salute ‘with Bombs and Flags. Before .the governor . made (Continued on Page Nine) Award o2 the prizes for the displays by the granges was made on Tues- da}'. Again this year Norwich grange ‘was given the first prize of $50 for the display it had in the exhibition hall annex. Second prize of $30 went to North Stonington grange and the third of $20 to Colchester grange. SOCIAL CORNERITES : SOJOURNED AT TENT. Enjoyed Rest Place Provided by The Bulletin—Those Who Registered. ‘The members of the Social Corner, distinguished by their dows of yellow ribbon, have made The Bulletin's tent at the fair grounds.a point of meeting during the two days of the fair and haye enjoyed the opportunity to sit down for a rest where they found those who had an interest in common. A register 'is provided in which they have inscribed the pen names with which they sign their contributions to his The Corner. Among those who have registered are the following: Grace, Aunt Esther, Lonesome Pine, Merry Andrew, Aunt Sarah, Sally Sycamore, Aunt Abby, May Fayre, Dom Pedro, Pollyanna, Mother Hub- bard, Faye Verna, Remember Me, An- nette, Lucy Acorn and Lucinda. - A number of them enjoyed the priv- ilege of having their pictures taken in a group on Tuesday the tent. SC{.DIER'S HEAD WAS HIT BY POLE. James Day of Danislson Had His Head Outside of Trolley Car. James Day, a private in the Thirteenth Coast Artillery company of Danielson, was temporarily knockeéd out on Tuesday afternoon while on the way to the fair grounds in a trolley car when his head struck a telegraph polc as he leaned out of the car. His attention was attracted to some- thing outside and he suddenly leaned out just in time to be hit by the pole. It struck him in the forehead, making a cut over his eye. When the com- company when it acted as part of the escort for the governor. . FAIR NOTES. On Tuesday evening again the fire- works were an attraction that brought a good number to the grounds. Mrs, J. T. Rice had a fern on ex- hibition that was the only one of kind. Tt came from the mountain: | Fred Winchester of on Tuesday with a fine ¥ d a yoke of oxen that were put to the Salem town' team On the Wednesday morning pro- gramme are the triais of draft horses and other events that will interest both the agriculturalisis and the gen- eral public. Charles Harris of Salem was an wterested visitor at the fair on Tues- He drove in early in the morn- and viewed all the exhibits with a discriminating eve. One woman on Tuesday was re- gretting that she had lost a bunch of s and her glasses during Monday evening. She left thém in a bag the ladies’ room and when she came back bag and all had disappeared. She don't care much about the bag, but she would like to get the keys and the glasses Lu.\('k. In the center of the is a2 model D-55, six cylinder Buick on a raised platform, which has been handsomely decorated and polished by John L. Harris. The auto is demon- ted by Louis Maples and John Par- employes of the Ir ial garage. Worthy of mention is the bouquet of flowers presented Mr. Maples by the Buick company of Boston and sent by parce] post to the exhibition hall. CAMP -MASSAPEACK 12 CLOSED FOR SEASON Brooklyn Y. M. C. A. Boys Left Gard- ner ‘Lake This Week. exhibition hall Camp Massapeack, maintained by the Brooklyn Central Y. M. C. A, at Gardner Lake, since July 2, closed Monday night. A delegation of the 45 boys of the camp left for New York on the New London line boat, others waiting to take the train Tues- day morning. The ten boys remaining came into Norwich Tuesday morning with the camp director, Major Elliott Bigelow, baving a big day at Norwich fair. In the evening the party had a jolly supper at Mabrey's, leaving by the Norwich boat for their city homes. The boys were most enthusiastic over their ten weeks' stay at the Lake, where several of them have come for three consecutive years, Major Biglow's brother, E. H. Bige- low, company Tuesday’s: contingent of boys from ‘camp. CHALLENGE CUP PLAY AT GOLF CLUB Tie in Labor Day Events Not Wedide: Yet. Play in the morning for the chal- lenge cup recently transferred from the possession of the Norwich club to the Norwich Golf club and play for the president's cup and ball sweep stakes in the afternoon was the pro- gramme at the Norwich Golf club Labor day. In the morning there were three ties for the challenge cup, by J. A. Atwood (12), C. D. Foster (16), and Dr. R. W. Kimball (24). In the play-off Mr. At- wood scored a net of 91 and Dr. Kim- ball returned a met of 77. C. D. Fos- ter has not yet played in the breaking of the tie. In the afternoom Dr, V. D. Eldred returned the lowen card, a net 75, handicap 22, Sherwood Potter re- turned the next owest card, a net 76, MECHANICAL DRAWING TEACHER AT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. Nelson T. Branche is Given Appoint- ment .in New London. Nelson ‘Tibbits Branche, son of Mr, and Mrs. Herbert R. Branche, of ‘Washington street, has been ed a member of the faculty of thel|ed Training' New London - ‘Vocational school and this year will teach mechan- ical drawing. Mr., Branche assumed’ charge of the classes on Tu-dly. He pany arrived at the fair grounds he R - /] which are nearly all-wool, of beautiful finish, and full bed size, that is 78 was taken to the Boy Scouts' tent and " Rev. and .\llg. W. H. Lakin, who by 82 inches. They are sold by most merchapts as absolutely all-wool, given attention. He recovered after | NaY® been at Warwick Downs for the | i} and to all practical extent and purposes they may be classed as such. a while in time to march with the|Past season. jdence reservation of the 'BOSTON STORE BLANKETS | If a'Blanket is all wool we will tell you so—if it is part mm‘vfllhwwnbefmymhyn—-in-al,e‘? Each Blanket is a Gemuine Bargain for It Wil Give 100 per cent Valne at All Times BLANKET FACTS AND PRICES These Wool Blankets were all bought last February at a time when weel was much lower in price than it has been at any time since. Notwith: | standing an increase in cost of from 50c to $1.00 a pair, we are willing te sell them at the price we intended at the time of purchase. Now is the time to buy while we are able to furnish them at the lower prices. WOOL BLANKETS Among the Blankets which have our unqualified approval are (Special to The Bulletin,) Providence, Sept. 7.—The shore resorts and summer along Narragansett bay and its tribd. utaries never were so crowded and active as during the three days closing tonight. While generally closing the summer season with Labor day this year a majority of the places, ing the lead of Narragansett Fvér will remain open until after the middle of the month and a number until the last. Distances _have been so far des- troyed by the automobiles that the number of motor parties .from East- I ern Connecticut to Narragansett Piler, Rocky Point and other places in this ‘ ) section increases every season and | during the week just closed the num- | ber has been far in excess of any pre vious ore. ! One party from Norwich that had || luncheon at the Mathewson at the Pier | | last Sunday consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Anderson and their daughters, Misses Grace and Hattlp Anderson, and their guests, Mrs. James -Thorn- ton and Miss Lottie Thornton of Phil- adelphia. Gllbert L. Hewitt of Norwich was host at a luncheon given in the Ma- thewson last Sunday. Among those | in nis party were ¥rs. C. B. Lucas of Roxbury, Mass., arbara Potter, of Cambridge, Mass, and Miss Ruth E. Bogue and Miss Louisa T. Rydholm of Norwich, Two grades at two very low prices. HANDSOME WOOL BLANKETS IN BOXES These, also, are the largest size, 72 by 82 inches, one pair in a box, and are cut and bound. Not a housewife in Norwich but would be proud ' Providence | § own a pair of these splendid Blankets. Troop of Cavalry He preceded the - $6.00 a Pair present commandant, retiring as active | WOOL BLANKETS OF EXTRA QUALITY head December 6, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Needham Saunders of Norwich were guests on Sunday last ! Beautiful, soft, Wool Blankets, with that indescribable feel which pro- claims the highest quality. They are 70 by 80 inches in size, finished with four inch binding, and each pair neatly boxed. of Mr. and Mrs Harry Saunier at|| $8.00 a Pair their summer cottage at Buutonwonds. GREY WOOL BLANKETS fie= Jennie Boyle of Plainfield is spending a couple of weeks at the For those who desire Grey Blankets we are now showing two different qualities and sizes which are highly desirable. Daisy cottage at Island Park. Size 60 by 80 inches $4.50 5ue70|7ymmchu34.m Georze Downes of Willimantic is a COTTON BLANKETS NOVELTY ALL-WOOL member of a party that is occupying the Clinfon cottage at Charlestown beach for the week. Mr. and Mrs. Alcott D. Sayles of East Killingly have been spending the week with friends at Oakland| | We have sought, in these Cotton CRIB Bl Am Blankets, to secure those which have a permanent wool finish. | Here's the very newest thing in These beautiful bed coverings will | warm bed coverings for the little e Yo T macpout WISt | folk. Pure White, All-Wool Blank- ets, with floral wreath medallion on either end, in pink or blue. Very left last week for their home in Plainfield. | Captain Archie McLoughlin, of)! Jewett City, formerly commnading of- | ficer of Troop B, Vavalry Squadren, Rhode Icland National guard, was one | of the guests of honor at the annual | | fleld day of the organization last Sun-|! day at Rockridge, the North Prov W. E. Poole of Baltic was registered at the Mathewson house, Narragansett Pier the past week. ! Miss Katherin Ford, Miss Agnes | Bergeran, Miss Mary Bresnen and| Miss Agnes Bresnen of Norwicht have | taken the Budlong cottage at Button- woods for a couple of weeks. Mr. and Mra. Charies Randall, Miss Georgiana Randall. Mr. and Frank O'Leary and Mrs. Henry den of Norwich formed an automobile Single Bed Size, 75¢c and $1.00 In Grey, Tan and White daint party-to Narragansett terrace . over| % Labor day, arriving on Saturday aft- Full l"fi"“—‘T‘a:‘“&h‘f- $250 | 30 by 40 . - $250 each ernoon. In Grey, Tan a te : . $300 Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Franklin of | = bt h Baltts meer nchean Emdtk tae tus | COTTON CRIB INDIAN BLANKETS Mathewson house, Narragansett Pier, last Sunday. One of the latest arrivals at the Hygeia hotel at Block Island was F. M. Tobin of Norwich. C. H. Havens and Alfred P. Allen of Norwich: Mr. and Mrs. John G. Wightman of Stafford and Robert E. Hall of Walf gford, were among the| | guests recistered at the Adrian house, Block Island last week. Amos Cutler of Norwich was the guest during the past week of Mr. and | Mrs. E. P. Thurber. at their summer home at Buttonwcods, Stephen Kehoe and family returned to thelr home at Norwich today, after spending two months in the Benjamin P. Wheeler cottage at Pleasant View. JITNEY CAME NEAR RUNNING DOWN POLICEMAN Occupants Shouted for Officer to Clear the Track in Thames Square. Harry O, Prince, 21, of New Lon- don, and John Kenyon, 18, of ,Water- ford, were arrested by Policegnen ‘Rog- er Cowles and Charles M den at Thames square, Tuesday night. and will face a tharge af excessive speed- ing and é eckless driving in the ecity court this’ (Wednesday) morning. Tpe young men, who were Operating BLANKETS Pretty little Blankets in designs which are particularly suitable for children's use. They are light weight and warm, and not at all expensive. Plain Edge Scalloped Edge . These are h‘d-omo Blankets in striking Indian designs and color- ings, and they all have an fin- imitable wool finish. For use.as couch covers they are unexcelied in library, den or living room. are two prices, the greater one be- ing for the famous Beacon make. $250 and $3.75 50c each 63c each MADE FOUR DAY AUTOMOBILE TOUR. Julius and George Hagberg and Mor- ris Carroll Have Returned. damaged and Mr. Smith was painfully cut and bruised about the legs. As the machines were approaching each other, the glaring headlights, i was understood, cau one or the other of the drivers to become -£on. fused and the cars _came together. One George Hagbe: with jitney ghétyeen the lqul.re and tha M:rurlil:‘&mrrdu "_:hed m,f,‘ Pl them was upset. Fmrgrgw( .&, Tuedday dashed uD|pore on Sundl.y night after a four day West M: t during the evening, Poli Made a Chevalier. automobile trip in which they made a mileage ¢f about 500 miles and had a most enjoyable experience. The last 200 miles ywas made on Sunday. George Hagherg did the driving on the trip. They left here on Thursdy, going to Providence, where they visited E. P. Tanner, formerly of this city, and then kept on_to Boston, Revere Beach, and Burke HillL Another stage in the journey took them to Athol, Greenfield and to Lake Pleasant, where they vis- ited Rev. and Mrs. P. Blinn. The Berkshires and the Mohawk trail were another interesting part of their trip and they came down through Bpring- headed for the Fairgrounds and with- out making any effort to slow down went through Thames square and up the steep hill on Welst street at a very fast rate. Poll Roger Cowles who with Policeman - den, wi doing traffic at th square, was standing near midd] of the trollgy tracks and an effort to stop the driver. in the car called out: out et the way,” and used vile e to the officer, it is claimed, &ho po- liceman had to jump out of the way for the machine would have run over him as the driver made no effort to New Haven, Conn., Sept. 7—Official documerits and a gold medal to'de- note that he had been made a chev- cio, it was annou: BRIEF STATE NEWS 5‘& stop. fleld and Hartford on their way home < Boacon Falls~—~The Beacon Falla The police took the number of the| . Tt . e 4 (e R machine, wi ‘was u 08 not & R gl th In the City Court. cancy io:ua the_marriage of Misy owner, for the number is not in the| Breach of the peace and drunken- ness were the principal charges in the i 2 e oored the' Shcers to Salch | Sy court Toeadey. snd he cases wers | ,,5rid9epErte_In ordgr (o soable the o"\:‘tl:hor‘;ho :’l:.d“:: ::.lu ”I:I:? Irlv.. - o mnxlu' trouble at the fair for | Post No. 3, G. Ldk.m:o attend the Gown the hill on the way to n Edsar Morel and | TCCHiey, & the afternoon. ‘men were and | John of N" Londun. - { wers faken into custody. They were | Jore Eani RIRSE enm. Sna Winsted—William W. Blerce o Four tion. Two paid, but the others weré unable to settle and went to jail. . Collided on. Franklin Hill. a collision on M" night h.t'-l hn. s‘vlfo’mdnt‘ot;‘o th lmfl‘hud and Jlfi?- R. Hyde of N:thm.filnl theat: entirely eatre in lon by b Thll was about the only trouble ex- perienced by thé police in the jitney