Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 22, 1916, Page 7

i Head of McKinley Avenue—Takes _in Part of Roque Club Grounds. to be used as a site for a new for the Sheltering Arms have completed and the announcement of the purchase was made on Thuds< fay at a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Unltad ‘Workers, cllled Negotiations for the purchase of Second Suit Against City. d| Another suit against the city has been ayenue. The property has been pur- chased from Dr. John A. Rockwell of Tenn, It takes In the roque d tennis courts on the former of are held the annual tourna~ ments of the National Roque Associa- tion of America. At Thursday’s meeting a buudins commlttee ‘;B :gémed consisting : s, George D. Coit, chairman ex-of- nao, Mrs. Henry 'T. Arnold, Mrs. Charles L. Hubbard and Mrs, John F. gers of the Sheltering Arms, Miss lvlaide L. Butts, Mrs. Chacles W. Gale and Miss Louise B. Meech of the executive ‘committee, and Dr. Hugh B: Campbell of the advisory board. It has not yet been decided just when ‘work of construction will be start- Bd, but there is a chance that it will be begun soms time next fall. The new building will bo absolutely fireproof and will probadbly be con- structed of cement. There will be single rooms and the building will not be very high so that the aged mem- bers of the Sheltering Arms family will have but little watking ug and down stairs. There will probably a main building with wings so that men as well as women may be accom- modated. For several years past the need of = new building has been felt. The present building at Norwich Town is inadequate and is not fireproof. I. the present building there are accommo- dations for about 15 people and it is intended to provide lodations for 40 or 50. About two years ago a brought in'‘the common court in which $900 = damages olaimed by Charies D. White for lou lr;!‘pemnll preperty on account of the Plen is understood that the insurance|R. comp‘.n.\eg which had policies on the case undar their rights of subrogation under the policies, having WRITES DIARY OF periences in Book Form. Charles H. Lynch of Hartford, form- erly of this city, has presented The Bulletin & copy.of the Clvil War Diary kept by him while He was a member of the 18th regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, and which he has had published in book form for private cir- culation. The diary covers nearly 170 pages. ‘The first entry bears the date Au- gust 17, 1862, and the final, July T, 1865, the day the 18th was disbanded. As a preface to his first entry Mr. Lyach says: During the spring and summer of 1862 the wdr fever was running very high. Great excitement prevailed. Darkness and gloom seemed to cover the country.| Men were urged to en- list, go to_war, and help save the of Montville, administrat tate of F‘l'ank Potter and Vi Curto, Carolina Curto possession of the Curtos. Suit on $5,000 Note. The Uncas National bank suit for $6,000 damages against -a- ley Potter of Montville, administrator of the estate of the late Frank Potter, The suit is brought on a noto for $5,000 given for four months on March 20, 1915 under the firm name of Al- bert L. Potter & Co. The company endorsed it to Albert L. Potter, he to B. Wheeler and Mr. Wheeler to the plaintiff in this suit. The papers In these three suits were | fled on Friday st the office of Georze engaged ' E. Parsons, clerk of the superior court. BOTH PLEAD GUILTY TO SIMPLE ASSAULT One Year Jail Sentence Given Whit- tredge and $300 Fine for Carroll. The trial of Walter J. Whittredge and David W. Carroll in the superior court here came to an end at 1.45 o'clock on Friday afternoon when both men pleaded guilty to simple assault and were given sentences, Whittredge of a year in jail and Carroll of a finé of $300. With the costs of probably over $125 to be added it will make the pl!y-~ ment that he will have to amount to over $400. ‘Whittredge was much affected by the verdict, though he retained composure, and he was taken to jail after court adjourned. Carroll made arrangements to pay his fine and was given his liberty. The trial of the two men on the charge of assault with intent to kill and murder Archibald S. Spalding in movement ‘was started to finance the )l.ln flf country. _It was preached from the this city on Oct. 31st last was re- sumed when court came in in .the and ey plmd- There is still need of more money, but pulpits, printed by the press, talked About at the great war meetings that were held by day and night. Business morning at 10.20 with Judge L. Bennett of the bench. at times was suspended. Drums and Clarence Andrus, who was on the it ‘fs thought there will be little dif- s has been at its fifes were heard continuously being paraded through the streets and fol- lowed by men and boys. Churches questions by State Attorney Hull was present location since April, 1878, The property was a part of the Lafay- ette Foster estate. In 1881 the United W were open:in country towns giving men an opportunity” to enlist. Mr. Isaac H. Bromley, city editor o! The Norwich Morning. Bulletin, at a great war meeting held at Breed’s hall, cross examined by Attorney Comstock, counsel for Whittredge, Dr. J. W. Callahan was the next witness. His testimony related to the treatment he had given Mr. S ent, Carroll, took the case away the jury. After another whi conference among the attorneys Whittredge was put to plea and said he was guilty of simple assault. another whispered conrarence between the attorneys and put to plea again and sald he wag guilty of C and battery. This was followed by ‘Whittredge was -impla assault, Attorney interposing with “assault Judge Bennett said the court ac- cepted the plea of simple assault. Attorneys Cunningham, Desmond adn Comstock made pleas for leniency for their clients, but State Attorney Huu opposed leniency in the case of ittredge, but said he could see mit- igating circumstances in the case of Carroll. In pronouncing the sentence upon his | Whittredge Judge . Bennett said he thought the accused wilfully planned the affair and made many threats. In the case of Carroll the judge said that dently made no effort to prevent the assaul A.tter these cases had been disposed of court mt out until next Tuesday. 6TH CO. 'I'EAM TOOK GAME ‘AT ARMORY Defeated Preston City Indoor Baseball Team, 14 to 5, The 5th Co. indoor baseball team added another victory to their eyer incre record when they defeated TODAY Men’s and Youths’ Winter we will offer our entire stock of Over- ooats that sold at $15.00, $18.00 and $20.00 at clearance price. They are in all the lhtest models, three-button, soft roll with fitted back, also Balmacaan models—our regular S15.00 l 8.00 and duced t cees “TODAY clearance price. $20.00 Overcoats re- we will offer an odd lot of Youn Men’s Winter Suits at a specifi All new models this season, i in light and dark effects—sizes 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35—our regular $12.00 Suits reduced fo. . 1 0Oda lot of Men's Hoslery, In silk lisle, fine cotton and wool mixed, value up to 26c— llc price At 59c—value up to § At $1.28—value up to $2.00 At $1.95—value up to $3.00 At value up to $4.00 At value up to $5.00 Clearance Prices on Women's and Misses’ Coats Women's and Misses' Winter Coats, in stylish mixtures and plain colors, prin- cipally Misses and Junior sizes, nothing larger thdn size ll—uyour-luu Bleieertissrsracncsrscsacssasncasicane amongst them they are a decided Women's Coats in smart mixtures plain colors with fur collars, value su.so— Clearance Price . $7.50 ‘Women's Coats, a number of excellent models that sold at u.s:oo and $17.50— $9'98 $12.50 ‘Womehn’s Coats, new belted models, reg- ular valae up to $22.50— Clearance Price Hosiery Specials 0dd lot of Infants’ Silk Heel and Toe Hosiery —second flu..l(t! of 25c lear- 00 PTICO cceciercocnstcsnne 15¢ Wclnm. Black Cotton Hos- fery, less, regular 12%o VAIUe Bt ieoicevrserececceces 110 Women's Sample Hoslery, a varjety of kinds, 18¢ and 250 value at 15¢ | § ductions. ‘Women's Sample Hoslery, a variety of kinds, 37%c and 500 value at sstsncacases 200 $5.00 Handsome Fur-trimmed Coats of broad- cloth, wool plush and wool velour, value 325.00—Clearance Price $14.50 ‘Women's Coats of plush and fancy pile fabrics, value $26.00 and $30.00— Clearance Price .. ‘Women’s Dress Skirts, See the splendid values in Silks and Dress Goods —Waist and Dress Pat- terns at .substantial re- Be sure and visit our Silk and Dress Goods Department, $19.50 ‘manufacturers’ samples, only one of a kind, value $8.50 to $12.00—Clearance Price 1.76 CAPE S5V $1.35 ‘Women’s Six-button Cape Gloves, tan color with black embroidered back and strap wrist at $1.35, value $1.76. INFANTS" 12 MITTENS .*/30 8c Infants’ Knit Mittens In desirable colors at 8c a pair, value 12%c. S & WM" Colond Border - efs, value GSo— palding Cl-nnc- ri 20 transferred by John T. A« s and, Whte Joh#i °F. Sliter; legtess of the ektate; S e R Bl S A T O FOR WOMEN—Petticoats, Pa- . Women’s White Hematitched Roque Aeatiton il Ea 19554 | Ine one hundred youns men to go with | DY e ey I N, lmg ch“ Neither team scored until the l"_"""' gt < gib e e é*x:‘.‘;‘."::"i.‘;‘:t. T him and organize a company for the WO e cause deas yD i h inning. The lineups: prices, Squemert, o % Jocal, SRS, BUL | 15T Mepiment thet was orring a he 16, (e hrost ‘8¢ the Taryns di hrCo Ll G ’s, Kieindsinat 5 Vs SLYSHT | 25¢ s et Sl secured. Every effit will, he made | Hme. e ok fhitke b et TR, C. Huntley, 1b, Isbicki, 2d4 _b. & || WOMEN'S $1.00 g5, BOOKS, red o k efs, a big risty, value 5 Dave. HEE AN continme itz On the evening of August 6, 1862, 1 | He said it would be impossible to grasy | Vars, b. Lieut. Sirpson, r 5. &, Brongs || PAJAMAS “ 200 coples of Popular Copyright | 13%0—Clearance price ...... ® eets Tilibe Taotud visited the recruiting office with my ;llllee s:n;lrraxmroaii ‘:lt! tzggea Atrlhs xe- 1.;, n. Bentley, If, Houston, cf., Ge- ‘Women's 5 Pa- | Books, all by well-known authors lBfl:fl' White and Colored | mind A;:uym (nl:ldeB o t:y’e.mflut roryflge ined Whittredge's hands, He said th p,..mn City—Hyde c, Lord p., Con- m ci: :{}’%u only, at 85c, regu- | _Clearance price 26c, regular | ance vrtc- 3 for “.,"o',. ,c:l'f S o o comael were large enough to cause strangul®- | nors 1b, Hague 2b, Gelino 8b. Crary ® price 5oc. mmsmu‘v WAa ON QUi to anest’ at-the recrulting tlon by grasping a person’s throat. In 1ss., Ferguson rss. McIntyre rf, Crary Women'’s Outing Flannel Pajamas - ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME |flcs at 1 p. m. to form a company and answer to Attorney Comstock the doc- | ¢, "Shahan rf. in white and colors, at $1.19, yegu- 3 march to the fair grounds _ where |52id that Whittredge's hand is smaller | “Umpires, G. Malcolm and J. Brongo, || lar price $1.50. 200 t0 8500 &1 00 Underwear Specials New London P‘rfom-n for St. Mary’s |camp had been located. Distance | than the average ha per, Leopold. A AND BAGS at o SHupad bae Tloos oy AR I et e odiled Wi o g Lkl Women's Knit Petticoats at these Infants’ Winter Weight Rib- + 'B. ‘Celebration, miles. p. m, thy b ‘o, team are uled gy, Velvet Hand Bags, made of best ang fife we began our march to the|ile stand, but was there for a Very|play the 10th Co. at New London next || Prices: —_— Th iy ot of N Cheers greeted us all along brief time as Judge Bennett ruled that | Thyursday night. The 6th Co. lineu; TR SuANY c- vHPAL,- SENS- S¥ivie o rohe PR 3 nm;x ow fim the doctor aid not know enough. of | ill be as foliows L. Clarke & At Gular_peios: 86 $2.00 to $5.00—Clearance price $1.00 ; nToxrnerfi'ln an audlence-of 450 | the Hine of mareh. = Camp Atken, | MT. Spalding’s condition to form an |Kleindlenst p. Connors. 1b. Huntley e e Bee, S i . . h G : |80 named in honor of General Atkem, [OPIRIOR- L L 2o, Vars g, " Lieut. Simpson res., o e et 20 e g — T R g sy - Sehey I, Wl or, s am. ames L. ‘waiter, ngo were" asslgned two' rows of | that he heard Carrol 1 the Wauregan | AC. (he business meeting of the 5th || 250 JEWELRY {(c 28885 $1.00 = house say that he showed Whittredge | Co. on Friday night one recruit was reduced to German Silver Mesh Bags, with , | where Mr. Spalding lived. taken into the ranks. The report on One lot of Jewelry in hollday § i "0 1osed trames—Clearance 3% uniforms were given to us. Then be-| At 11.21 State Attorney Hull said |the masquerade held recently boxes, former prices up to 3%c— | P g :m the life of a real soldier, learning | that he rested his case. Clearance price 10c. price $1.00, former prices $2.00 and \ . By i S et el A0l pla o Bhobinibnk b s B o e vk e Tignta, 4 Toecting of the company was call-| Attorney Joseph T Cunningham s s g o / ed to elect officers. Isaac H. Bromley | called the dafe;z.nt, Walter J. Whit- | Boat club.are to hold at the armory mug‘fdAI‘.IONERY 25¢ lar $1.25 and $1.00 value at.. 6% / £%5 T Aee $2.00 ‘Women’s 'Hand Bags, all large sizes and splendid quality, original prices $6.00 to $9.00—Clearance prices $2.00 and $3.00. B8 $1.00 All our Bead Bags are divided into two special lots—$2.00 to $2.50 values at $1.00, and $3.00 to $5.00 values at $1.50. was el captain, Samuel T. C. & lawyer, first Heutenant, H‘nry F. Cowles, second lieutenant. In time we were selected a color also known as Company C. a very great honor reported progress. Captain George Church of the Third company and Lieut. Walter Simpson of the Gth company will attend the military ball at Danlelson next Fri- day night. tredge, to the stand as the first wit- ness for the defense. The accused man testified that he is in the liquor business and that he had bought coal and wood from Mr. Spalding. He had legal difficulties with Spalding over a coal bill, and on the Friday before the assault Judge Kelly called upon the witness and told him- that if a claim he had against him for Mr. Spalding was not paid there would be an attachment made. The witness told of asking for time to settle and of making attempts to see Mr. Spalding and also Judge Kelly promising to call again Friday evening but he did not call. On Saturday the witness said he called Mr. Spalding on the telephone and Spalding said nothing would be done until Monday. About 6.30 on Sl.tul'dl.y evening a sheriff attached the cash register at the Whittredge saloon, taking it and the receipts for th. day. Whittredge said that he felt he had been double cros; What Carroll Said. ‘Whittredge said that when he came day he talked to Station: in 90— One lot of Fine holiday boxes, former price Clearance price 25c. Town Poker Club, Leo gan; The. end men' were Daniel Sullivan, | due Willlam Murphy, James Gulltvln. Leo Brogan, Hubert Ryan and Thomas Dorsey, while the sentimentals Myles Donchue and Raymond Hundreds of bargains await you in our Domes- tic Department — Table Linens, Toweling, Sheet- ings, Blankets, Bed- spreads, Etc.—values that be duplicated, ELSIE HOLMES VOLCK Sues Her Aristrocratic Husband for Divorcef—New York Suit of Mystic Interest. Morris R. Volck, son of Mm Domiclo da Gama, wife of t Brazillan Ambassador to the United States, has been served at the Yale o (F"! Yo&k, Wflhb- !\ammonl in lon for divorce brought Mrs. Elsie Holmes Volck, d..ll‘ht!rbzl' Ja- bish Holmes, a prominent lawyer and former resident of Mystic. The mpmm.;m yet filed in the Be sure and visit our : Wash Goods Department d for remarkable values in Dancing. was enjoyed after the min- strel show, Dougherty’s pro- viding the programme. The anniver- sary celebration will continue tonight. g st bRl Lo i s 17. bz last ‘entry, Lynch Regiment, Connectiout Vol- nntoed-, ‘disbanded. Its members free citizens again. The separation was sad. We were happy that come. Now that the last Prints, Ginghams, Mus- lins, Cambrics, Outing Flannels, Etc. WOMEN'S KID ES at SV 69c An odd lot of Women's Dress Kid Gloves, not quite all sizes, at €0c a pair, 1000 Yards of Fancy Ribbons at Remarkably Little Pnces DIVIDED INTO THREE SPECIAL LOTS Lot 1—at 19¢ Lot 2—at 25¢c Lot3—at3%c 200 yards of Wide Fancy Ribbons, | 500 yards of Wide Fancy Ribbonms, | 200 yards of Extra Wide Fancy in & variety of patterns, regular | 5 er€e o e s | Ribbons, splendid quality, regular | 250 and 37%0 values at 190 a yard. | at 25c. MILLINERY °R.&ns s | orsaed Today we offer our entire stock fl'fz'sa R e DM | i o : of Women’s Fine Dress Hats, e g T our’s duty : : including Gage Hats and Pat- , % : . tern Hats from our own work- réom, former prices up to $20.00—reduced now to...... Other. al values in Women’s Dress mats at $1.98, $2.98 and $3.98. - Women’s Untrimmed Hats that sold up W tot298reducednowto48end98e. Children’s Dress Hats that sold: Joseph C. Keegan, who ‘was riding AT T B . £5.98 reduced now to $1.98 and the men in the gutter, d - seemed under the influence of liquor. , | home. - % ‘Testified to Character. cannot later. to an end. No more picket duty. No more ing by day and night in ell kinds of No mom camp life, sleeping on the ground in all kinds of weather. Nommflnlmroumedlulout mt.' .No more the danger sickness or suffering from ‘thirst. Su; Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Parker are spend- Ythe week end in Poughkeepsie, Mr. udfllslmmuml W.P-r'nn- left ening for .ten regiment passed. Th corncludes with- the fol- hn' “stay at Pohnd Springs, near Portland, Me. 3 of 1864, from insertings—Clearance Price a yard........ lc ‘beadings, and insertings, in i black, white and ecru—Clearance Price a yard o } Sc 10c | $4.95 shooting | N lel daid not find a pistol on Whittredge. i Saw No Blows' 8truck, Homer D. Loudon, who is a clerk in a drug sald he saw the men struggling on sidewalk and thought they were only wrestling. He saw no stru but he saw Spalding ‘Remnants of Hamburg BEmbroideries, edgings and insertings—Clearance Price a yard........ Remnants of Corset Cover Embrolderies and Flouacings—Clearance Price a yard............ ml. , 36 an m-fl.— Clearance Price a yard ‘Tax Delinquents Settie Up. ] tax ts 4 thelr | BT e i a Peeeseeiriiieaad Dpresented’