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T o aM s Boys' Suits Is Ready For that Boy of Yours! ' BOYSINOWADAYS WANT MORESTHAN JUST A ' MERE SUIT—THEY DEMAND STYLE.AND HERE *THEY WILL FIND JUST THE STYLES THAT WILL - PLEASE THEM MOST '\,'A.' 5 Our assortment is at its best, featuring a wide:variety of neat mixtures, tweeds, corduroys and serges in Nor- folks, Semi-Norfolks and New Prep School models. % Prices here will prove a lesson in frue economy to every thrifty mother. A better Suit for less here al- s - - CUigE ways. 7 g 4 BOYS SCHOOLSUITS . . $3.50, $5.00, $6.50, 37.50,..38‘50{ Caps, Shoes, Shirts, Neckwear, Stockings Efc., are all . here in the new fall styles and attractively priced. anhattan 121-125 Main Street “THE QUALITY STORE OF NORWICH” 3 AILLES Sur 1t. Miss Dora LaRoche, sister O72CUM AND VERS, of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Ira B TR Leonard was best man. Following the ceremony, a breakfast was served at the home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Bruno left on the afternoon train for a short wedding trip and on their re- Bruno-LaRoche - Wedding at St. Jo- seph’s Church. At St. Josephb’s church there was a largely attended wedding Monday |turn they will make their home in Oc- mornini when Thomas Bruno and{cum. Mr. Bruno is employed in the Louise LaRoche, both of Occum = were weaving department of the Totokett married by Rev. Frederick R. Des-|Manufacturing company’s plant. COMMANDING OFFI‘GMAT THE AUDITORIUM TCDAY AND THURS, e e — - Foast of Bargains FOR WESTERLY AND SURROUNDING COUNTRY $50,000 *Worth of Homefurnishings DAMAGED BY SMOKE AND WATER - - ,MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE. /- , ' WATCH FOR THE OPENING OF THE BIG STORE DOORS IN THE NEXT THREE OR FOUR DAYS WESTERLY CO. 3941 HIGH STREET, WESTERLY, R. L ‘oodstock this year as'it has been for‘the:past two decades, .that is to " a _clean, old-fashioned country fair. It is a fair where the young and old can and early to enjoy one of the most pleasurable and profitable of their an- nual outings. . They come in every description. of vehicle, from the heavy and lumber- ing farm carrying a family _grounds now this fact is not lost night of-by motorists, who began to arrive at the grounds early Tuesday and at some times the morning hours the highway lead- ing to the grounds was thronged with machines. Inside they were parked in dozens, their presence representing a considerable -amount of admission revenue to the fair society. High Grade Cattle and Poultry. There is much to amuse and to in- terest at this year’s Woodstock fair and many mefitorious exhibits. The cattle show is one of the great- est in the ‘s *history, and there are over.200 entries in the poultry de- partment, which is;always one of the best in this of the country. One 3 cattle dis- Play héblt‘sdm Massachusetts . the n »fllr!fle exhibitors have not ] mu opportunity to show thelr stock thim. season because “fairs have dis- of the factjthat pensed with the show through foot and mouth of continue the cattle exhibit was a wise one. The herds were inspected by a majority of those who attended the fair Tuesday, when the 1ud'_{u were busy with their work during the great- er part of the day. Ome display that is missing from the fair this year is the fine draft horses that are usually entered .for . exhibition onl} ¢ * Exhibition Hall. The main exhibition hall is crowded ing the merchants who show at the fajr also have their displays. Putnam is well represented in the list. Norwich Exhibitors. As usnal for the past few vears, the Plaut-Cadden company of Norwich has the first position to the right of the main entrance. They show the usual line of fine musical instruments, pi- anos, piano-players and Victrolas, and at all times those in charge are very busy with the crowds that throng the exhibit, of which Adelard Morin is in charge. Chandler and Morse, Putnam, show Sterling ranges and Household heat- ers and Joseph Plessis is in chagge of the exhibit. Ballard and Clark show Glenwood heaters and ranges. The Church company, Putnam, has a spe- cial exhibit of Dutchess trousers. Dia- mond, Putnam, shows cloaks and suits in the newest fall models. Byron D. Bugbee, Putnam, has a fine display of Begcon blankets. H. Deacon & Son, show a very attractive line of suits and waists, Women’s Department. There are an unusual number of beautiful pieces of needlework in the woman's department this year. This section of the exhibition hall was a center of special attraction for the ladies during all of Tuesday. Close at hand is . the section containing the dairy exhibits and the entries in the culinary exhibit. These were all ex- cellent and represented the work of residents of Woodstock, Pomfret, Put- nam and other towns in this vicinity. Farmers’ Association Has Exhibit. For the first time the Windham County Farmers' association has an exhibit at the fair and County Agent Worthington C. Kennedy, who has added to his other duties by helping judge in some departments, is in charge, with an assistant. The work of the farmers’ association was begun on March 19 last and has been suc- cessfully developed. Statistical tables included in the exhibit show that po- tato, dairy, corn, sewing, canning, poul- try and. garden clubs have been organ- izen throughout tie county. The num- ber of farm visits made total 252 and Agent Kennedy has had 156 office calis. At 47 lectures ziven there has been an attendance of 1441, and 84 news- paper articles relative to the associa- tion and its w have appeared. A large map of Windham county ls so marked as to show where herd im- provement <ociations have been or- anized and where various activities of the farm bureau have been undertaken. Pointers in Pruning. A part of the farmers’ association exhibit that attracts special attention is one made up of sections cut from trees to show improper pruning, such as is ‘recklessly and carelessly done with an . The cut sdctions show how this kind of pruning results in a rot spot that works its way eventu- ally into the body of the tree, with disastrous results. Other cut sections show the result of careful pruning. Vegetable Department. The vegetable dgpartment is crowd- ed this year with exhibits. There are all kinds of vegetables grown in this section, most of them familiar, others somewhat strange to many people. In the corn section there is a splendid showing. A notable one is entered by Leonard H. Healey, North W secretary of tue state board of agri- culture, and his sons Eward and.Mer- rill. Mr. Healey is one of the most expert corn growers in the state and this is demonstrated by the great showing of fint corn that he makes. The corn grown by the youthful Healeys is to be entersd for the prize offered by the extension department of the Connecticut ‘Agricultural college. Flower Dieplay. The horticultural display at the fair this year is beautiful. The blooms of many varieties and shown by numer- ous exhibitors were greatly admired. No Suspicious Games. Out about the grounds there is the usual list of side shows and attrac- tions this year. scrutinized by fair officials in order that there might be no violation of the society's rule against crooked pas- times intended to separate the from their - coin. Maxey JMcGregoire Time: 2.51, 2.48, 2. 2.35 Class: Black Dick Don Q. . Gold Bell Altender Chief Time: 2.35, 2.84, 2.37 1 Big Afterncon Attendance. The fact that a business half-hol- the attendance at the fair after 1 o'clock. It may not be that the at-, tendance at the fair was the greates ever—a threatening morning probabl; having some effect in keeping many away—but it was large and the so- clety is now assured of another suc- cessful year. Garage cars were operating out of Putnam, but representatives of a num- ber of towns did a big business In bringing patrons to the fair, but they did not make as much money as in some other years on account of price cutting contest that they engaged in, starting at 50 cents as top notch. Secretary Healey was.one of the busiest men at the fair Tuesday, but with his usual efficiency kept every department of the exhibition attrac- tive and gave prompt attention to the many requests that were showered upon him. WILLIMANTIC AUGUST HEALTHY MONTH. Report of Henlth Officer at Alderme Meeting—Business Done Without Quorum. The adjourned monthly meeting of the board of aldermen, put over from Monday night because some of the board desired to be at the democratio caucus, was called to' order by Mayor Dunn at 8.10 Tuesday evening. It was at hot night and the mayor, Clerk Scripture, Aldermen Gelinas, Graves and Caisso, Corporation Counsel Cherles A, Capen and Assistant City Engineer Collins were the only officials who got around. The mayor decided to go ahead with the meeting, thougn the board was shy one member of a quorum, the question of such quorum being waived. The petition of the American Thread company for a sewer from the Oakes to the Windham Road sewer was read by the clerk and Aldermen Gelinas has somg Jlye prints which were duly explained. On motion of Alderman Caisse, the matter was re- ferred to the sewer committee with power. In regard to lines and grades in the Lebanon street extension, which have been hanging fire a year, a resolution authorizing @ hearing on Thursday ev- ening next was introduced by Alder- man Gelinas. Three surveys have been made, each providing for differing ex- penditures of the city’s money in car- rying them out. The resolution was passed. The report of the committee on streets in regard to lines and grades established on Whiton showed that there were no benefits or damages from these changes and it was recom- mended that this private road be ac- cepted as a public highway, It was 80_voted. ‘The report of Chief E. H. Richmond showed that there were 54 arests by the police during August, 20 being due to drunkenness, 6 to assault, breach of the peace 5; violation of traffic ordinance 5. 14 of these men were sSent to jail, 5 were released, 8 were suspended. ‘The police received 169 complaints during the month. The reperts of the superintendent of streets shows $1759.12 spent from Au gust 7 until September 11 in his de- partment. City Health Officer Dr. W. P. S. Keat- ing’s report stated thaat in regard to contagious diseases August had been unusually healthy. There were three cases of tuberculosis. Fourteen nuisances were found, and all but two abated. He reported deplorable condi- tions at 30 Meadow street and Mayor Dunn stated that at the next meeting the questicn of enforcing connection with the sewer here should be taken up. -Alderman Gelinas said that such matters had been winked at and a few offends#s should be brought in to the court house. Three sidewalk petitions were pre- sented, Robert H. Fenton, for walk on Valley _ street; E. G. Barrows, Milk Willard 'W. Hayden, Pleasant street; John WeMion one walk on Main street and another on Jackson street; Miss Diana Dion, High street, A requisition. from Superintendent Moneton of the water department for 50 water meters and other equipment, was_ referred to the purchasing com- mittee with power. Constable Willlamn J. Hastings asked for reimbursement in the.sum of 335 for having had to build, owing es in lines end grades, taining wall there alongside his ‘walk. ‘Willlam A. Buck’s petition for a 150 foot-extension of the ‘water main was referred to the watter committee with power. The same committee was as- signed “the investigation of extension of city water in Monticello _street asked for by Joseph Morris and three others. street. which runs north from Sum- mit street, has not been accepted by the city. The American Thread com- pany asked $or extensions of water to its 31 new tenement houses in the ~There have been It was brought up that this It means Money Saved — Money Earned BETTER, EASIER, QUICKER FAMILY SEWING The “NEW-ERA” SEWING MACHINE CLUB CLOSES when all agreements are taken They are going rapidly Factory List Price $65.00, “NEW-ERA” CLUB PRICE AS FIRST WEEK'S PAYMENT SECURES PROMPT DELIVERY. PROVIDED YOU JOIN NOW. may be made to do the work of $3.00 after You are your own machine agent. No commissions or expenses—no_collection_expemse or bother. machine buying selling, bringing savings and benefits to one Each Prepayment It i co-operati f o= ey 10c to You which said that the city cannot lay pipes in streets not accepted by the city. The Thread company's petition was turned over to the water com- mittee for investigation and report. Francis J. Hancox and others ask- ed for the relaying of the water main in High street and Taylor's court. The 2-inch main is too small and a 6-inch is necded. William W. Hayden desired a 700 foot sewere extefision for Pleasant street and this was referred to the sewer committee to look into. A drain laying license was granted to M. S. Fryer. The claim for compensation of the Methodist Episcopal church, presented by D. W. Conant, chairman of the board of trustees, for expense of exca- vating for building sidewalk following a change of grade, was referred to the claims committee and corporation counsel. The amount is $28.25. A resolution authorizing the city to ‘borrow $8,000 for current expenses was Taking the opportunity which arose when Alderman Gelinas presented a resolution authorizing the payment of $82.60 for Main street water drainage from the contingent fund, Mayor Dunn urged larger departmental appropria- tions so as to prevent inroads on the contingent fund. For the Main street work $250 was appropriated, but un- usual and unforeseen conditions made the cost $332.60. The resolution was adopted. One article in the traffic regulations re- side- | _ Distributors, VIKING SPARK PLUG '_l‘he C. S. Mersick & Co. ol z.lofl-l . New Haven, Conn. | Jean 2540 0 20 was given a revision so that it would include Hartford jitneys, as-public car- riages. Appropriations of $1,200 for Leba- non avenue improvements and 31,500 for department were voted. One thousand feet of fire hose also was passed and a mew floor for the Montgomery Hose company was grant- ed. A hearing on the proposed Pleasant street lines and grades was fixed for Sept, 21st. There was a discussion in regard to conditions at the Charles H. Raynes property at 30 Meadow street and the matter “was left to the corporation counsel and health officer to look into more thoroughly. The meeting adjourned at o’clock. 120 in the Sun. The last few days have been scorch- ers with a vengeance in Willimantic, | B and the weather has been quite as hot as ever it was back in the summer time. At the railroad station Tuesday afternoon ome of the thermometers, which has a western exposure and got the sun, was up to 120 degrees. 8San Jose Council Officers. San Jose council, No. 14, K. of C, o electeq these officers on Tuesday even- ing at Iits annual meeting: Grand cellor, Martin Clark; warden, William Martin; financial secretary, John W. L. P. BURGESS, N. E. P. A, 312 Old South Bldg, Boston, Mass. For Your Vacation— 1 BERMUDA 9-Day Tour—Aill Expenses $4550 Up PLUMBING AND STEAM FITTING. -Phone 581 is as essential in modern house as electricity is to lighting. We guaran- toe the very best PLUMBING WORK by expert workmen at the fariest prices. Ask us for plans and prices, s r. Robert J. Cochrane GAS FITTING, PLUMBING, STEAM FITTING, 10 West Main Street, Norwich, Conn. Agent for N. B. O. Sheet Packing. 1. F. BURNS Heating and Flumbing 101 Calls by Visiting Nurse. ‘The visiting nurse reported that ehe had made 101 calls during the month of August at the postponed of with the furnishing of sputum: cups, in some cases, was particulariyi important. Personals. Dr. Owen O'Neill leaves today for a ten days’ absence from town, during' which time he will attend the Mayo Brothers’ clinics at Rochester, Minn, Mrs. O'Neill is passing some time at Ocean Beac! Concrete Sidewalk on Bridge Is Pro« posed—Tierney Cadets to Be in Feot~ ball League. It is noted that in the call for the annual town meeting there is a prop- osition to lay a sidewalk of concrete in the Pawcatuck sections of the West road street bridge, to compare with the walks in the Westerly section, which is laid over the planking. This will be ‘a big improvement, even if action is taken a year after Westerly acted. While Westerly was first !n the sidewalk improvement tbat town was dead -slow in paving the town's in S ‘Elm street tonmgtan. Eilder Wells, tender at the has been to like fair week. duty at during of New York. is “visiting friends in the borough.