Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 10, 1916, Page 5

VIOLIN wich, Conn. KIRKMAN'S SCOURING POWDER RALLIONS sells Ernest E. Bullard TEACHER All String Instruments repaired Violins sold on easy terms For appointments address E. BULLARD, Bliss Place, Nor- It A LIVE PONY WITH HARNESS and CART Given away to some child under 16 years. Let the child call at our market and register. Every cent spent here is good for a vote. POWERS BROS. Sea Food 10 ROSE PLACE NOTICE, I have purchased the Coffec House. 378 Maln St. All persons having bil against the said store are requested to present them as soon as possible. GUST SILAS. Norwich, Feb. 2, 1916. feb2d Light motor vehicle lamps at 5.43 today. - Several valerttine ‘are planned tor the Somming weer ‘The moon is in its first quarter to- day, the 10th, at 5.20 p. m. Al idle men were in demand We for snow shoveling. Grand_Triple carnival tonight 1088 railowe B Alternate thawing and freezing have :n‘::. fough traveling on country ‘The no school signal rang Wednes- day morning for the pupily in the lower grades. ® eold Iot 188 on brook Manor J. Pareons of Hartford. Contributions to Banner fund ac- knowledged by the State W. C. T. U. include: New Haven $1, Scotland $1. Residents of Laurel Hill complain that the city has done nothing about cleaning the snow from the walks on ‘Bridge hill. Early yesterday morning the city 1ooked ltke something in a fairy scene, with trees, wires, etc, covered with the soft snow. A Norwich man who thinks the star- lings in town a pest says now is the time to feed them poisoned grain, and s0 get rid of them. The barge Volunteer is at Thames- ville, where her cargo will be dis- charged at the wharf of the American Straw Board company. Six uncontested divorce cases are on the list to be heard by Judge Gardiner Greene of Norwich in the superior court at Hartford Friday. Don’t forget the Food sale at 0dd b e M G R —adv. The ‘American flag is displayed at the home of Scout Commissioner Ben- jamin Bruce on McKinley avenue in recognition of National Scout week. The fact that much cotton duck is being bought by England, Scotland, British South Africa, Costa Rica and Cuba is-benetting enstern Cannectiout mills. At Rockville Wednesday evening, Rev. G. G. Scrivener of Norwich, the district superintendent, held the fourth quarterly conference at the Methodist church. Notification has reached local mem- bers that the annual luncheon of the State Federation of Women's clubs is to be held at the Allyn house, Hart- ford, next Tuesday. Both general and private hospitals are required by a Comnecticut statute to secure special licenses for taking maternity cases, although few in the state live up to the law. The jury of selection at the Phila- Gelphia_Art show has awarded the Jennle Seshan gold medal to one of the Lyme artists, Emil Carlson, for En- trance to St. Thomas Harbor. Follow the crowd to Triple Link car- nival all this week at Odd Fellows' .| hatl—aav. The barges Joseph and Harry R. have been towed .to_an anchorage in midstream at New London from Al- lyn’s. Point and Norwich, respectively, their cargo of coal having been dis- DR.SHAHAN Specialist on Diseases of the Blood and Stomach. Rheumatism (including Skin Troubies, down Conditions, Premature Hardening of the Arteries. treatment only, for Biood phold, Rabies and Lockjaw. 10-11 a. m. after 8 p. MRS. RAYMOND OSBURN SOPRANO Sloody Sputum, Neuritis), siny, ng, cufeare aiscases. Simple and reliabie prevention of Ty- 2-4 and 7-8 p. m. Teacher of Singing Pupil of Henschel, oratorio; Giraudet, Floridia, New York's greatest exponent of the Itallan method.” Avail- usicals 321 Main St, Thursdays, n” Ave., New opera: able for Concerts, and Oratorio. Norwieh Studis Residence. London, Conn. Recitals, 258 Mohe; Phone 1270, charged. ‘Wednesday morning the Red Cross headquarters in the Thayer building ¥es in charge of Mrs, Eben Learned. In the afternoon Miss Mazie V. Caru. thers and Mrs. Frank S. Bunnell were in charge. The New London Telegraph mentions that Mrs. Mary Jarvis of Main street, who was struck by a Norwich car on Main street on the evening of Jan. 18, Of the 213 students at Danbury State Normal school, this county is repre- sented by fifteen studems from six towns: Tolland, six students from six towns, and Windham, three students from three towns. At the quarterly meeting of the Ni- antic Improvement association, Inc., held Monday evening in the vestry of DR. ALFRED RICHARDS DENTIST Thayer Building, Room 305 Telephone 488-2 DR. PECK Practice confined to Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat. Glasses. Hours 9:30 to 4:30 Fridays 10:30 to 4:30 Saturday evenings 7 to DR. A. J. SINAY Dentist Rooms 18-19. Alice Building, Norwich Phons 1177-3 MISS M. C. ADLES HAIR, FACE, to out of tewn patron; SCALP SPECIALIST Miss Adles will soon begin her visits JOSEPH BRADFORD, BOOK BINDER 8lank Books Made and Ruled to Order, 108 BROADWAY SHORT SEA TRIPS Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, Rich- mond, Washington, Bermuda, Savan- nah and the South. Berths reserved in advance, lowest rates. . Conducted tour parties.” Also independent tickets by water and rail. JOHN A. DUNN, Agent 60 MAIN STREET the Methodist church, Joseph T. Crut- tenden of Norwich spoke on the sub- Ject of Garden Clubs. Local florists anticipate no shortage of azaleas, bulbe, lilles of the valley, etc., at Easter, as happened at Christ- mas time, due to the war, as importers have largely overcome the difficulties which prevailed during the fall. The Connecticut Fair association is to meet at the office of the state board of agriculture next Tuesday for @ business session, and will adjourn at noon for dinner at the Hotel Garde. There will be several speakers. Anyone who knows anything about the machinist or carpenter trade is sure of work in or about Mystic this winter. Tuesday there was a con- tractor from Groton in Mystic looking for 50 men to work at his plant in Groton. The jury of selection ' which will choose from the 300 9dd canvaeses sub- mitted those to be hung in the coming exhibition of the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, Hartford, met Tuesday evening in the annex gallery at the Atheneum, The benevolent needlewomen of Norwich have used up most of the mmflufivvim for war relief work, and the Red Cross officials are hoping that money from generous men or ‘women may be received at once, in order to purchase more materials. ‘Wednesday afternoon the Progres- sive Missionary club met with Mrs. George J. Kraft, 168 Broad street, Mrs. John . Post presiding and 20 After interesting read- the Mather school in South Carolina, light refreshments were served. Four books by Knobel added to the Ensland ana mwmnau"f‘hntrm' ang r ; The t Moths of New England, how to de- termine them resdily; The Splders of the Northern States: and Turtles, Frogs, Snakes and Other Reptiles and Amphiblans. N Fanny Daniels. Funeral services for Fanny Daniels Who dfed in Preston, Sunday were held Dostay motting ot 10, ook, Rev. 0 . Charles M. Reed officiated. Burial was John M. ‘been spending sev- eral-days in York on a business trip. B. V. Whiting has returned to Nor- wich after spending the week end at his home in Mystic. Tyler Cruttenden of New visited his brothers, lm :‘xx; Cruttenden, in Ni Haven, and Ba- on Tues- daughter, Miss Grace A. returned to Niantic after two visit in Norwich and Newport. Mrs. Henry Buteau, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J, H. Buteau of Moosup, has returned to Baltie, Doris M. Buteau of Moosup returning with her. GOLDEN JUBILEE OF MiSS MOLLIE FANCHER Bedridden Brooklyn Woman in Whom Many Norwich People Are Inter- ested. A lady whose home is now in town but most of whose iife was passed in Brooklyn, N. Y., has received a copy of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle contain- ing an account of the Golden Jubilee reception of her long time friend, Miss Mollie Fancher, whose life his- tory has been one of interest to many Norwich people. Just fifty years from at day, Feb. 3, 1865, when at the age of i7, she was forced to take to her bed from which she never rose, by a street car accident which fol- lowed closely on a fall from a horse, came this reception to 300 friends. Her room was transformed by vines and flowers and most beautiful roses =o that it was like a garden in its summer beauty. It was here she re- ceived “the hundreds of widely known Brooklynites” who called Curing the afternoon and evening to pay their Tespects to the famous woman. Pres- ident Wilson, to whom Miss Fancher had sent an invitation, sent her a lot- ter by his secretary, regretting his en- forced absence. Late in the afternoon Mrs. Derwent Bigelow speaking for the committee who arranged the reception, handed Miss Fancher a small basket which was filled to the top with gold pieces and checks. Mlss Fancher's physi- clan feared for her stremgth, but she said, “I am a bit weary naw, but think of my wonderful reception,” not more wonderful than the patience and cheer kept through 50 years of suffering by this sweet woman, FUNERALS, Frank G. L Many relatives and friends_were were present at the funeral of Frank G. Leete, which was held from his home, No. 96 Boswell avenue, Wed- nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Frederick W. Coleman, pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Two hymns were rendered by Miss Jennie S. Yeomans. The bearers were Theodore Schuls, Low- ell H. Maffitt, John Johnson and Sum- ner W. Armstrong. Burial took place in Maplewood cemetery., The floral forms were numerous and beautiful. Undertakers Cummings & Ring had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mrs. Nathan A. Palmer. The funeral of Martha Crocker, widow.of Nathan A. Palmer, was held from the parlors of Undertaker C. A. Gager, Jr, No. 70 Franklin street on ‘Wednesday afterncon at 2.30 o'clock and the service was conducted by Rev. Joseph F. Cobb, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd. Friends acted as bearers and burial took place in the cemetery on Hickory street. A com- mittal service was read at the grave by Rev. Mr. Cobb. Relatives and friends were present and there wers a num- ber of handsome floral forms. Rev. Michael L. Reaga: The funeral of Rev. Michael L. Rea- gan, a native of New London, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul's church, East Haven, was held Tuesday’ morning from that church, where a low mass for the dead was celebrated by Rev. J. J. Smith, of St. Francis' church, at 8 o'clock. The little church was filled with parishioners. At 9.30 the body was taken to St. Francis' church where a solemn high requiem mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Rev. John T. Winters, of New Britain, Rev. Willlam C. Fitz- simmons, of New London, was dea- con, and Rev. Michaél P. Hart of Mystic, sub-deacon, Rev. John G. urray, chancellor of the diocese, master ‘of ceremonies; censer_ bearer, Rev. John T. Fahy, of New Britain; acolytes, Rev. Patrick Lawlor, of New Haven, and Rev. Michael Keating of Hartford. Schmidt’s requiem mass was sung by the choir of St Francis church, John H. Sullivan organist. The bearers were members of St. Vincent de Paul's parish, where Fa- ther Reagan had been pastor for the past year and a half. A delegation of about 20 members of the fourth degree. K. of C. from New Britain, attended the mass at St. Francis’; also a large delegation from John Barry assembly, K. of C., of New ‘Heven, of which Father Reagan was a member. Rt. Rev. John J. Nilan, bishop of Hartford dlocese, gave the final abso- lution at the close of the mass. The eulogy was pronounced by Rev. Henry. Cassidy, of St. Rose's church, New Haven, a classmate at Niagara gniversity and lifelons friend of Fa- er A large delegation from John Bar- ry assembly, K. of C. and from the fourth degree in New Britain, togeth- er with some of the parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul's church, made up the funeral party fhich accom- panied the bedy on a special funeral car_to New London, where burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. ‘WEDDING. Blair—Batchelder. Merle Smith Blair end Miss Mar- guerite O. Batchelder, both. residing at 111 High street, were married at 430 o'clock on ‘Wednesday afternoon Dby Aibert J. Balley, J. P., at his office in the Chapman flatiron building. The 8room is a_brakeman and is the son of Henry J. and Stella Smith Blair. The bride, who has been employed as a alerk, was born in Providence and is the daughter of Kugene and Joanna Sennett Batchelder. Girls’ Club Whist and Social. The third of a series of whist con- ducted by the Norwich Girs’ club was held Tuesday evening in their rooms in the Thayer building with a large number in attendance. “The prize winners were: Miss Mado- line Reardon, box of statiomery; Miss Elizabeth Bowen, vase; Mrs. Robert Breckenridge, lace collar; tions, Miss Mary Geer, fancy dish; Miss Henrietta Ladd, paper cutter. Represhments were served and the In Flanders cemetery. e avi S S 4 Hartford—Rev. Dr. Rockwell Har~ mon Potter, pastor of the Center church and Rev, Dr. Charles F. Carter evening’s _entertainment _concluded with dancing. Music for the dancing was furnished by a Victrola generous- ly loaned by the Literary club, The committee in charge were the Misses Ruth Breckenridge, Marcella Rinn, An- ¢ . Clark and Capt., and Mre. James PChrk. o ‘weeks’ is Solution of Medical Inspection Required by State—Dr, Louis T. Cassidy, Accepts the Doctor's Share of the fad declined to tell after its mesting that Dr. Louis tcu—imwut?nnh n the town mi In addition it was learned e The ‘woman to take this piace has not been ‘What the town, school eommittes on Tuesday evening became known on 'Wednesday when it was ol s e € b SepedSod lelvaclt';‘d":: -3 se that will be cons Tled with this, one who was famil- far with e pitn, "l that it mignt ‘be found tl e ‘woul weeu up towards unw-nh but EIGHT N, F. A. BOYS SPEAK FOR PRIZES. Large Audience Heard Their Credit. able Work With Appreciation. The Newton Perkins Prize Speaking contest held at Slater hall on Wed- nesday evening, drew a very large au- dience which manifested its appreci- ation of the efforts of the eight con- testants with well deserved applause. The programme opened with three ex- cellently rendered selections by the Academy orchestra directed by Fred- eric H. Cranston. The first number was Waltz from Faust (Gunod), the second Piszicato Polka (Delibres), and the third, In- termezzo, The Jewels of the Madonna, (Wolt-Ferrari). The eight contestants and the titles of their selections were as follows A By-Product of Justice, D. Hainer, Clarke Doane Greens '1 Honor of the Woods, W. H. Murray, George Reginald Ashbey ‘17; Lasca, Desprez, John Lawrence Walsh * An Old Mitch Story, T. G. _Roberts, George Harold Gildérsieeve 16; Speech on the Death of Hamilton, Nott, Abra- ham Levin '17; Speech in’ the Conven. tlon of 1896. W. J. Bryan, Samuel Ar- chie Holdridge '17; The First Bunker Hill Oration, Daniel ‘Webster, Norman Bawin Himes '17; The New South, W. A. Brady, Israel Aaron Cohen '16. The prize winner will be announced in school todey (Thursday) by Princ- ipal Henry A. Tirrel. TOLD BOY SCOUTS ABOUT FIRE PREVENTION. Chicf Stanton Interested the Boys in Live Subject. GRANGE COMMITTEES FOR THREE MONTHS Appointments Wers Made by Werthy Master Hagberg. Worthy Master Charles A. Hagbers made his comamittee appointments for the next three mouths at the meeting of Norwich Grange, No. 172, Patrons of Husbandry, in_ Pythian hall on Wednesday evening, preparing the grange for mn active season In the coming first quarter of the year. One of the special committees aj pointed was for the purpose of o sidering a possible change in the meeting place of the grange. The following were the standing committees appointed: Finance, Judge N. J. Ayling, Ambrose Sullivan, An- drew B. Duvies, Charles H. Brown, P. H. Bromley: , Mrs. C. Bugene Saunders, Mrs. Lena Pukalius Mrs. Conant, Mrs. Ada Revell, E. H. Berry, ways and meaps, H. R. Branche, J. E. Fanning,-Mrs. J. H. Barnes; in- ggrance, Edwara Cook, Jucob Gatiup, W. O. Rogers; press, Miss Helen B. Moore; visiting, Mrs. Gertrude Toot- 1, Mrs. Ella’ Barber, Mrs. H_ R. Branche, Mrs. Susie Liilbridge Mrs. B. W. Phillips; music, John M. Swahn, Miss ' Nellle 'Howie, Miss Corinné Johnson, Miss Portia Branche; social, Mrs, J. E. Fanning, Mrs, A. A. Robin- son, R. P. Potter, Mrs. W. O. Rogers, Charles A. Gager, Jr. The_lecturer's hour conducted by Miss Helen B. Moore was one _of the most entertaininz that the Norwich grangers have enjoyed. It was called a trip to Niagara and was carried out in @ novel manner with short talks by Andrew B. Davies and Charles F. Whitney introduced along the way and two pretty solos by Miss Maisie L. Rider given on the trip. The Trav- elers were provided with special tick- ets for the journey and at the close enjoyéd basket lunches which were provided by the ladles, Troop 3, Boy Scouts of America, A. M. Avery, scoutmaster, entertained the members of Troops 1 and 6 at the Y. M. C. A. on' Wednesday evening. Th programme opened with scout games in the gym and then the boys went to the lobby where they were entertaln- ed by selections on an Edison Diamond Disc phonograph operated by Louls E. Spurrell of the Edison laboratory, New York. After the phonograph selections the boys went to the board room where they heard a highly interesting talk on’ Fire Prevention by Fire Chief How- ard L. Stanton. The chief remained while refreshments of cookies, cake and cocoa were served and was kept busy answering a number of ques- tions asked by the boys. He exphin- ed the characteristics of _different kinds of fires and spoke of the meth- ods In fighting the fires. Chief Stan- ton also explained the makeup of the fire extinguisher and the effect the chemical has on flame. These social gatherings are held by Troop 3 about twice a month and will culminate in a grand festival for all the scouts of the city in March. CARNIVAL AND REBEKAHS' FOOD SALE Had Many Attending in Odd Fellows' Halil. The gaily decked booths in 0da Fel lows’ hall at the carnival being held by the Triple Link corporation were well patronized Wednesday evening. During the evening Arthur Campbell ered pleasing colos and among his seléctions were Song of Songs for Me, My Little Girl, Jubilee Home, When 1 Leave the World Behind, and Some- body Knows. Geer's orchestra furnished music for the dancing which continued until midnight. The Rebekahs report that their food sale conducted on Wednesday after- noon was a big success. On sale were cake, cookies, ples, baked beans, doughnuts and bread. The committee in charge was Mrs. James Hart, Mrs. Frank M. Green, Mrs. Minnie 'Amburn, Mrs. Ada Revell, Mrs. John J. Parsons, Mrs. Fred Wil- son and Mra. Osten T. Ferguson. PENDLETON WAS HIGH IN PINOCHLE SCORES. is Keep First and Second Plac In the West Side Pinochle club con- test on Wednesday evening Pendleton made high score, 7585, which gave him 7th place in the standing over the 10th place which he held last week. Second highest score, 7405, was made by Bailey and third, 7245, by Peckham. There were a number of shifts in the standing but' Hallisey and Lewis still holq first and second places with a comfortable margin. Wednesday night's results were as follow: Pendleton 7,535; Balley 7,40l ham 7,245; Larsen 7,210: Lewis 7,185: Baker 6,910; Hahn 6,880; Underwood §,230: Halllrey 6,416; A. Jordan 6.180; Pottis 5945: J. Jordan 5,810, The standing to dats Hailisey 42.980; Lewis 42,165; Balley 41,560; Underwood 41,545: = Baker 40,820; Larsen 40,050; Pendieton 39, 835; J. Jordan 39,255: Hahn 38.83 Pettis 38,765; A. Jordan 88,595; Peck: ham 88,190. RELOCATE HIGHWAY IN OLD SAYBROOK. New Haven's Four Tracking Plan Makes Change Necessary. Y. M. C. A. SENIORS IN ATHLETIC EVENTS. Four Teams to Competd in Series Starting Friday Night. The Y. M. C. A. eenior gym class has organized four teams to compete against each other in group games and athletic events. The first of the con- tests will take place in the gym on Fridey night. The four teams are made up as follows: Team No. 1—Sam Crowe, captain, James Blair, Ellis Sage, Carl Allen, E. ¥. Loomis, Willlam Young. Team No. 2—Leroy Walker, captain, Marvin _Burns, Charles Poole, Gus Nelson, George Dyer and Arthur Loo- max. Team No. 3—Alec Charnetski, eap- tain, W. L. Drown, Ray Gilmour, Wil- llam Buckiey, M. Singer and Charles Roessler. Team No. 4—Arthur Johnson, cap- tain, Arthur Larsen, Eimer Johnson, Howard Benjamin, Ernest Spross and Carl Kinney. Peck- SHANNON BUILDING FIRE SEVEN YEARS AGO Anniversary Was on Wednesday—To- tal Loss of Over $400,000. Tt was-just seven years ago Wed- nesday that the Shannon building was totally destroyed by fire which broke out at 2.20 in the morning. The Shan- non buiiding was burned to the ground and adjoining bulldings also suftered much from the flames spreading to them. The total loss to bulldings and con- tents estimated on the day after the fire was over $400,000. Hartford, Conn., Feb. 9.—The high- way in Old Saybrook between Chalk ers crossing on the east and School- house crossing on the west is to be’ re- located in accordance with an order issued by the Public Utilities commis- sion today. The relocgtion is sired in connection with the improve- ments which the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford company has planned to meet the requirements of the increase in its freight business. The company petitioned for.the re- location at the hearing it was pointed out that with the construction of the additicnal tracks, making four in all, the relocation became necessary. The present highway would be too near the tracks. The relocation will be for a distance of about 1,400 feet. VALENTINE MASQUERADE Wednesday Evening Dancing Class Made Feature of Seasen’s Close. The Wednesday Evening dancing class brought, its season to a close y_evening: when they held a valentine masquerade at the Broad- very costumes were in evi- demoe "and the decorations were ap- propriate. About 40 couples were present and the dance e for the 18 numbers was pro by Eth- fer’s orchestra. TRefreshments were served during intermission. Mrs. Ar- - Mrs. Arnaud J. LePierre were in general charge of the arrangements, For Injury to Private Property. For injurying private property on Thames street Nicrolas Steffisu, & Greek, paid a fine of §1 _and costs, amounting to $10.54 in the city court on Wednesday morning. Steffisu ifv- ed in a house on Thames strest owned by Mre. M. Blumenthal and when he moved away he took a gay with him. He claimed he paid all the ex- Denses of putting in the pipe but was also safd the owners of the property paid one half of the WHEN YOU WANT to put your buse iness before the public, there is ne nie Vergason and Katherine Mullaney. China is building 208 miles of rail- road. ‘Two men paid fines of $9.50 each for drunkeness and a Taftville man paid $15.49 for intoxication and for making trouble in his home. Ladies Enjoyed Pool and Bowling. About itty ladies enoyed Ladies' att- ernoon at Biks' home Wednesday afternoon. The fair sex indulged in and bowling from 2 to 6 o'clock. ts were served by members of the committee. Miss Genevieve MoCormick captured high honors in bowling securing 8 string of 85 and Mrs. George F. Engler was _second th 79. The committee in charge was P. Callahan and Joseph P. Cume the papers. TOWN GLERK'S OFFICE HAD RECORD DAY. Twenty-Twe Deeds Brought There to Be Recerded on Tussday. Tuesday was = record breaking day in the town dlerit’s office as 22 deeds were offered for record, probable tho largest number in dne day that Town Clerk C. 8. Holbrook has ever known. ‘Wednesday was in direct contrast as up to § o'clock not a geed had been brought in to be recorded. EXTENDING BUILDING Hepkins and Al nevt New Works. The one-story building that former- ly served as the office of the Norwich Nickel and Brass company has been torn down this week as the new five- story structure for the Hopkins and Allen Arms company is to be extend- ed northward so as to cornect direct- Iy with the main part of the nickel works plant. Ceoncern Will Con- Building With Nickel OBITUAR' Mrs. Charles West. Mrs. Ein West, wite of Charles West, dfed at her home in Moosup Sunday evening aged 42 years. Mrs. West was born In Canada but came to Moosup as a girl. Besides her hus- band she leaves three sons, aged 8, 10 and 13 _vears: also four brothers, Mack. Pirker. Alex and Arthur and two sisters. Mrs. Campbell of Nor- wich and Mrs. Rawley of Moosup. Patrick John O'Connor. Patrick John O'Connor, long a resi- dent of this city, died morning at 3 o'clock at his home, No. 4 Thames street, following an exten ed fliness. ¥ O'Connor was the son of Timo- thy ana Catherine O’Connor and was born, in Cwlahan, Kerry, Ire'and, on February 19, 1840. When a boy he came to_this country with his parents, the familv locating In Colchester. For A time Mr. O’Connor was a student at Bacen Academy. Early in life Mr. O'Connor mastered the trade of a carriage ironer and located in this city. He was employ- ed in a iccal shop for a time, after- wards entering business for himself at the corner_of West Main and_ Thames strects. He built the brick block on Themes street whers he has resided for years. Tn the year 1871 Mr. O'Connor was nnited in romrriage with Mary Ann O'Sullivan, the ceremony taking place In St. Mary's church.s Mrs. O'Connor di~d ten vears ago. In his political bellet Mr. O’Connor was a republican and took much inter- est In public matters. He at one time wns wauger in the revenue serv- fee ond for a number of vears had. scrved on the school beard of the West Chelsea district. He, was the last of the charter members of Di- vision No. 1, A. O. H. For a long term of years Mr. O'Connor was state treasurer of the Ancient Order of Hi- hernians. He was a member of the Citizens’ corps of the G. A. R. Surviving are three children, Miss Mneearct F. O’Connor. _ Miss Nellie O'Connor. and Joseph Patrick O'Con- ror. Thera is aiso a nlece. Miss Mary . Cronin of this city. Mr. O'Connor [vas the lnst of his immediate fami- y. Tiver publi~ snirited, mild in manner and of an Industrious nature, Mr. ‘Connor won and retained the friend. ship of many, and in his passing the | community suffers a distinct loss. Mrs. John Aldrich. Followinz a period of flness lasting since the first of December, the death of Mrs. Mayv Perkins Aldrich, wife of Dr. John Aldrich, occurred at two | o'clock nn Wednesday morning at their | home, No. 164 West 81st street, New | York. Her condition had not been con. sidered_serious until Sunday night when there was a sudden turn for the Worse during which she sank into un- roraciousness from which she aid not o 1 COURT ORDERS SALE e o b e ek ;. e the most ancient whose work has sur- Money That Was Put Into Property|vived. Most of our knowledge of the Was in Disputs. anclents comes to us through their 5 inscriptions and sculptures of stone, ition or sale of - erty T e e tiamantin the sa. [and n more modern times perior court on Wedn afternoon | memorials have preserved 3 in New London. It was records which are valuable where ol - other records have been destroyed. e Our present cemetery memorials are. the most permanent of records and will tell future generations of our lives and thoughts. They will reflect our taste and judgment for approval or criticism according to the degres of care we use in selecting them. The Charles A. Kuebler Co. Eetablished 1884 at 39-41 Franklin Street —_— U. 8. NAVY HAS MOST EFFECTIVE TORPEDO Annauncement Made After Conaultas tion at New York Navy Yard. New York, Feb. 9—The United States navy now has the most ef- fective torpedo in the world, it was an- nounced after a meeting of the naval coasalting board behiaG closed doors 2t the vavy yard here today. Am asrop‘ane engine said to represent the 1ast_wo:d in engine construction and research laboratory to surpass any- thing of its kind hitherto erected are sovn to become realities, it also was announced Among the documents submitted to the bourd’s members for their study and iastiuction were t.s correct des slgns of some of the latest and mest powerful war craft in the nuvies of the warring puwers of Burops. The heard rafused to civulge how tless eume inte the of the barl. Tt was ads mitted tlat the foreign oltus sh many haprovements in warship sicusticn and armament that up wnort thno ago were mysteries 38 a3 the .american navy was co tic from whom she secured & Separs- tion several months ago. Judge M. A. Shumway gave judg- ment for the plaintiff after hearing arguments, ordering a sale of the property by auction and to the court by April 1st. As it is under- stood that there is a possibility that Mr. Atwooqd may buy out the share of his former wife, the court did not des- ignatc the one to carry out the su- tion sale. ‘The property in dispute is valued at $2,500. It is claimed that in 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Atwood bought the property for $3,500, paying $1,500 in cash and taking’ o momw; o ‘:;a“' Later the defendagt oft the of 32,000 fn | two payments of $1,000 each. The point at issue centered about the exact amounts paid - in the first payment of $1500. The — plaintift claimed theg she paid $1,250 of the amount and the defendant alleged that he paid $500, the amount in dis- pute being $250. It was to settle this point that the suit was brought, both parties having agreed to all other is- sues. Actorneys C. Hadlla Hull and Clay. ton B. Smith appeared for_the plain- tiff and Attorney Capen of Willimentie was counsel for the defendant. 1 Snow Spoiled Skating. Just when there was enough good ice for skating again, the snow of Tuesday night and Wednesday morn- ing arrived to spoil it all. Incidents In Society Miss Matilda Aliyn of Groton has been the guest of Miss Mary Lester of Warren street. Fredbrick Butts of Newton Center, Mass., has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Butts. At Trinity’s annual Junior Prom at Hartford this week, among those present was Charles Paddock John- son of Norwich with Miss Margaretta Johnson of Norwich. Mrs. Lee Roy Robbins and children have returned to their home on Lin- coln avenue after spending several months in Stamford, the guests of Mrs. Robbine’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Ayerige. FORMER QUEEN OF HAWAII CLAIMS MENTAL COMPETENCY Has Expressed Her Willingness to Appear in Court. . Honolulu, Feb. 8.—Liliuokalani, for- mer queen of Hawali, expressed her| N.D. Sevin & willingness today to appear in court to prove that she was mentally compe- tent when, several years ago, she ex- ecuted a deed of trust conveying all her properiy to three trustees headed by the late Samuel Cleghorn, father of Princess Kalulani, also deceased. The queen denie; by her nephew, Jonah Kuhio Kalan- ianaola, better known as Prince Cupld, delegate to congress from Hawall, that the was of unsound mind when she executed the deed of trust, and she will contest the suit brought by him to have the deed set aside. According to the terms of the deed of trust, which was the RELIABLE HOME TREATMENT The ORRINE treatment for the Drink Habit can be used with abso- iute confidence. It destroys all desire for whiskey, beer or other alcoholin stimulants. Thousands have success- fully used it and have been restored to lives of sobriety and usefuin Gan be glven secretly. Costs $1.00 If you fail to get re- sults from ORRINE after a trial, your money will be refunded. Ask for free booklet telling all about ORRINE. Son, 118 Main Street. Have You Noticed how shabby that cheap pair of Cuff Links look? Take a good look and see how they must de- tract from the fresh, neat ap- pearance of your linen. For a good pair of Buttons that will always look well call Mrs. Aldrich was born in this city n~d her home was hers until her mar. riage in August, 1900, to Dr. Aldrich Since then her home had befn in New York. She attended the public schools of Norwich and graduated from the Norwich Free Academy. class of 1§92, and the Norwich Normal school later. _For two years = she taught in the West Chelsea schools be- fore going to the New York school of art and design from which she was al- s0_a graduate. Ste is survived by her husband, heér brother, John H. Perkins of this city, and By her mother, Mrs. Nancy Baker Perkins, wife of the late John T. Per- | kins. Her husband s a prominent spectal- ist in New York and is connected with the Roosevelt hospital and the Van- (i e the New York hospl- H. and A, Building of Heavy Con- struction. Fifty-two tons of steel went into the first floor of ‘the new five-story bullding that is now being erected on Chestnut street by the Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. Its construction in steel and cement is the heaviest that has been seen in any bullding erected in this city in recent years. Warning foF Veterinariank. Oattle Commissioner Jeffery O. Phelps, Jr. has received a letter from Lester H. Howard, commissioner of the department of animal industry of Mas. sachusetts, stating that he was havin trouble over the s his department. Comm:ssioner Pheipe has had copies of Commissioner Howard's letter print- od and scnt to the veterinarians of the state with a note in which he says: “I trust you will carefully note the contents.” here. We have solid gold ones, from $3.00 to $30.00 per pair. THEPLAUT-CADDENCO. 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