Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 2, 1916, Page 2

What Is Going On Tonight. Windham Girle Club open house, Valley street. Ladles' Catholic Benevolent associa- K. of P. hall. uck Lodge, No. 18 L O. O, F., 807 Main street. Company L weekly drill, Pleasant street armory. Sprained Right Ankle. Ernest P. Chesbro, Jr., is quite-lame as the result of an accident. Mr. Chesbro was in Phoenixville Tuesday with his auto truck and in getting off the truck slipped on some ice, sprain- ing his right ankle. Unknown Man Knocked Down. ‘While attempting to cross Main street between the corner of Railroad street and Wilson's drug store, a man whose fiame is not known, was struck by a team driven by Walter T, Cham- berlain and knocked down. He was taken to a physician’s office where it was found tHat his injuries were slight. In tHe opinion of the bystand- ers Mr. Chamberlain was not to blame. — Visitor Taken 11l Miss Gladys Hanson of this city, while visiting in Whitinsville, Mass., was taken ill with appendicitis and ‘was operated on there. The operation Was successful and Miss Hanson js getting along well. Her mother is with her at present. Patrolmen on New Beats. The change in beats of the local po- lice force went into effect today for the month of March. Officer Enander will have the Sodom beat, Officer Manley, Jackson street, Officer Grady, upper Main street, Officer Paulhus, Center Main street, and Officer McAr- thur will be traffic officer. Man and Woman Arrested. Chief of Police Richmond arrested George Leveque and Rose Womsley at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Leve- que was charged with keepinz a dis- orderly house and the woman with intoxication. Their cases will come in the police court this morning. Monties Plan 17th of March Event. Plans have been made by the St. Patrick’s_day committee of the Dfont- gomery Hose company for an event to be held the 17th of March. The af- fair promises to be an elaborate one and is_to be called “The Monties' Peace Part; Two Attachments on Bakery Fixtures. Two attachments have been placed on the fixtures of the firm of M. ¥ Mullen & Co., bakers, at 35 Jacks street, by eputy Sheriff A. J. Groen- | slit. Ohe was for a bill of $175 by the Russell Hall company of Meriden and the other by the Standard Paper and Merchandise company of Meriden for $50. The first case will come be- fore the superior court in April, and the other before Justice of the Peac S. B. Harvey in this city, March 11, x 10 a. m. Transfer of New Haven Road Men. Several men have been shifted from the local office of the New Haven road as a result of the changes ordered Te- cently and which went into effec Wednesday. J. J. Wishart, supervisor SWEET POWDERS FOR CHILDREN, @t tomach Troubles, Teething : . _A.’S. OLMSTED. Le Rov, N.Y. JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Elmore & Shepard FuneralDirectorandEmbalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistant Tel. connection HIRAM N. FENN UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER, 62 Church St. Willimantic, Ct. Telephone Lady Assistant ing ‘department | == MOTHER GRAY’S will have ch east as Columbia. Foreman Phillips and his sssistant, L Leo Thompson, will be transferred to Hartford. The mason gang of five men have been transferred to Hartford also, Water Foreman John E. Davis has been transferred to the Midland division and his two men, James Gavigan, a plumber, and Baward Morrison, wa- terman, bave been _transferred to Hartford. Foreman C. W. Andrews and his force of carpenters will re- main at the local office. Gift of $25 Toward Swimming Pool. The local Young Men's Christian Association has received a gift of $25 for the swimming pool fund, from the Maverick Laundry eompay of this city. Setting New Poles. A force of men of the New England Southern Telephone c¢ompany started work of setting poles on the Windham road Wednesday morning, beginning at the citv line and working towards Manners avenue. Contract for City les Let. The contract for the city ice has been awarded Arthur Lee. Mr. Lee was the largest purchaser last year after the Robinsons gave up selling ice for the city. The price to be pald is 60 cents per ton and is to retail at a price not higher than 30 cents per hundred. The ice is to be taken from one house after another and to be paid for in advance. Mr. Lee will be well provided with horses and teams and will give prompt service to the public. There was one other bid for the ice, that of Merril H. Jones, who offered fifty cents per ton, Talk on Personal Accounts. Charles C. Jones, head of the com- mercial department at the normal school, gave the first In_a series of talks on “Household and Personal Ac- counts” before the class in_household arts at the school, Wednesday morn- ing. His talk had to do with the ad- vantages in keeping accounts and the proper methods of Lkeeping them. These talks will make part of the rez- ular course in the future and will prove very valuable to the student Mr. Jones may taite this matter up in other schools In the city Frederick Maniey’s Cond changed. The condition of Frederick K. Man- lev at the Day-Kimball hospital in Putnam remains about the same. His on Un- father, John AMen went to see 1 Wednesday and on his return said that there was o _chang Today is the fifth day since the acci- dent and if he holds his own today his chances for recovery are good Officers Re-elected. The Ladies’ Aid soeiety of the Meth- ist church held a_meeting for the ction of officers Wednesday after- noon at 4 o'clock. All of the officers were re-elected. They are Mrs. Cla president: Mrs. Albert Pow- vice president. Mrs. W. O. Nuzum, retary, and Miss Addie Webber, treasurer. Norwich Girls' Club Accepts Invitation of the Norwich Girls' cepted an invitation from the Windham Girl$' club to be pres- ent tonight at their house warming in their new rooms on Valley street. Spoke at Brooklyn. Rev. W. F. Rowley, pastor of the local Baptist church, was in Brooklyn, Wednesday_afternoon, where he deliv. ered ap address at the roll call and annual meeting of the Baptist church. Band Concert and Dance. The band concert and dance given by the American band at the Town hall Wednesday evening was largels attended. Before the dancing the band gave an enjovable concert. Connecticut Looks Good to Him. H. 1. Simmons of South Windham has returned from a business trip in Only One “BROMO QUININE.” To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE BROMO' QUININE. = Look f0r slgnatire of 1. W, GROVE. Crres a Cold in One Day. 25c. Murray's Joston Store WILLIMAKTIC, CONA. TURKISH TOWEL SPECIAL 50 dozen good Turkish Towels just received that should appeal to every housekeeper.” They are of a good, practical size, 20x38, sturdy and serviceable, and marked at a price that is'sure to have a welcome. Two for 25¢ CLOSING OUT ON THE REMAINDER OF OUR SUITS AND COATS A good opportunity to get a good, warm Coat or Suit for the remainder of the cold winter days. Suits to close at $7.98 Coats to close at $5.00 THE H. C . MURRAY CO. Dor’t You Want Good Teeth? Does the dr d of the dental chair cause you to neglect them? You need have no fears. By my method you ¢an have your testh filled, orowned or extracted ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT PAIN. Consider These Other Features STRICTLY SANITARY OFFICE STERILIZED INSTRUMENTS, CLEAN LINEN, ASEPTIC DRINKING CUPS LOWEST PRICES CONSISTENT, WITH BEST WORK If these appeai to you, call for examination and estimate. No charge for consultation. DR. F. C. JACKSON, Dentist 752:MAIN-ST,, WILLIMANTIC, CONN. m. to-8 p. m. Sunday, 10 to 2 Phone 44 northern New 'York state. He says that we have nothing to complain of hers in to weather, that in northern New York the snow is very and the weather bitter.cold. He states that Connecticut looks pretty good to him. Officers of Men's Brotherhood. At the meeting of the Men's Broth- erhood of the Methodist church Wed- nesday evening at 8 o'clock the fol- lowing officers were elected: President, F. P. Davoll; vice president, C. R. Clinton; secretary, A. C. Seripture; treasurer, G. H. Hall; assistant treas- urer, Byron Potter. Dootors Entertained at South Coven- try. The Willimantic Medical society had its monthly meeting Wednesday evening at the Bidwell house at South Coventry, Dr. Charles A. Jen- kins acting as host. OBITUARY . Mrs. Andrew B. Lee. Mary Elizabeth, 52, wife of Andrew B, Lee, dled at her home in Ashford, Wednesday afternoon. _Chronic ne- phritis was the cause of death. She was born in_South Coventry, the daughter of Henry and Nancy E. (Taylor) Green. Resides her husband several children survive. Brief Mention. Willlam Ladd of Hanover was in town Wednesday. Mrs. Robert Johnston of Bricktop road is visiting Miss Margaret Mulll- gan for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Margaret Brennan of $53 Main street was operated on at St. Joseph's hospital for an internal troubie. Judge Andrew J. Bowen was in Hartford Wednesday attending a state meeting of referees in bankruptey. Deputy Factory Inspectors Michacl J. Kelley and Miss Julia_Corcoran of Norwich were in town Wednesday. Fire Chief Thomas P. Foldy is at St. Joseph's hospital for treatment, having been indisposed for a time past. Henry T. Burr, principal of the Nor- mal school was in New London Wed- nesday, visiting district schools in that ction. MYSTIC Death of Miss Alma L. Schofield, For- mer Popular Telephone_ Operator— | Funeral of Mrs. Alice Bogue—Per- sonal Items. QMiss Alma Lin dead at her home on Ci Schofield fs a lingering iliness. She was born My Au Lénora As field. Afte: r she worked at tele- phone exchange ur com- pelled her to give up or_the past few montns she has fight to live. § Tnion Baptist Charity chagter, O. . S., and was al- ways an active member in each. She leaves father an two Schofieid fleld of of Guilford and Mystic. Funeral of Mrs. Bogue. The funeral of Mrs held from her hom noen at 2 o'clock and w tended. Rev. Welcome I tor of the Union Baptist ducted the serviccs. Burial was Elm Grove cemeters Briefs and Personals. Eli Gleahill is spending a few weeks fishing in Posteard Mr. and are sve stating that there. Mr. son_Rob in_Brookiyn, N, L. Kinney spent Wednesday in New London. L. Park of Providence was a vis- ftor in town Wednesday. Stonington lodge, No. 26, I 0. O. F., Schofield er Morgan, who ome time in Florida, the weather is very cold nd Mr rt have George C. Lane and urned from a visit met in Masonic temple Tuesday even- | ing. Mi Annie Rathbun, who has been i for several weeks, is a little better. | Mrs, Charles E. Newbu of her daughter, M: New London Miss Emily N. Murphy of Providence is the guest of her parents on Wash- ington street. Mrs. Palmer Brown of Providence is s the guest the guest of her mother, Mrs. Sarah | Wheeler. Teaching in South Norwalk. Miss Lillilan Hewltt, who teaches in West Broad street, Wester s been given two weeks’ ab ing_special instruction in_penmanship at South Norwalk. AMis: student last summer in the Zenorian school of penmanship of Ohlo. Bergen I Green has been acting as substitute letter carrier during the a scence of Letter Carrier Willard W. Keigwin. Mrs. Harold Wilcox of Oneco is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Wil cox. WARNING SENT TO DU PONT EMPLOYES. That the Plant at Parksdale, Wis., Would Be Blown Up in March. Askbland, Wis, March 1—Warning that the plant of the Du Pont Powder company at Parksdale would be blown up “early in March” has been received by emploves of the company, it was learned today. Letters were received by the workers urging them to remain at_home. Guards have been doubled at the plant, which covers 1.600 acre: powerful searchlights have stalled. en in- Middletown.—The board of relief has completed its work and instead of a reduction in the amount of the list by reason of its work, a slight addition has actually been made. The reduc- tions were $24,115, while the increases and additions to the list totalled $2 842, or a net increase of $727. The to- tal grand list now amounts to $15,- GRIP, SORE THROAT RADWAY’S READY RELIEF TUSED AS A LINIMENT ¢$STOPS PAIN”? INSTANTLY, ! Rublt On: Rusitra }1¢ Does Not Blister Nothing known relleves the pain The " Back, Lumbago o "Scidtioa o effectively or qui as adway'’s “Deady Rub 1tOn ub ItIn | PAIN All Druggists) RUINSTANTLY reet after | ade 4 hard Der of the rch, Mystic grange, rett Schofield of | | necticut MiNs company is being nd- j vanced, and it is cxpected that faster been received from | . Byron Billings, in | nce and is giv- | Hewitt was a | and |of the plant DANIELSON AND DANIELSON New Equipment for Postoffice—K. of C. Council May Return Charter— Borough to Have Rebekah Lodge— Much Machinery and Cotton Arrive at Williamsvill Mr. and Mrs. E. M. M. Marlor tertained a company of friends at their home in Brooklyn Wednesday evening. To Superintendent and Mrs. Robert W. Boys of Willlamsville a seventh son Las been born. There are no girls in | the family. Rev. Seth Wolcott Linsley, pastor of the Church of the Reconciliation at Webster, is to preach the mission at St. Alban’s church. Judge W. F. Woodward presided at a session of the town court Wednesday, when the lone prisoner to be presented was released. Louis E. Kennedy was in Norwich on a business trip this week. Mrs. Eugene Nash, who s seriously 11, remained in an unchanged condi- tion at her home here Wednesday. Postoffice Improvement: Postmaster George M. Pilling has arranged for installing additional small size lock boxes and drawers at the postofiice. Peter B. Gagnon of Manton, R. I, was a visitor with friends here Wed- nesday. To Report on Baseball Project. President A. W. Willlams of the Business Men's association will report on the proposition for baseball in Dan- lelson this summer at the regular montily meeting next Tuesday. A. P. Burns wiil continue to, live on his farm near South Killingiy for a time, before removing to Hawkins street, Danielson. Mrs. Oswald C. Street recently en- tertained Miss Constance Hunt of Providence. Mrs. George Cook underwent a sur- glcal operation at St. Vincent's hospi- s Aylward visited rela- tives in Putnam Wednesday. Sign of spring: Appearance in in- creased numbers of 1916 demonstrator cars, and all pippins! John P. of Palmer visited friends in Danieison Wednesday. March was somewhat lamb-like in its advent, but necessarily fieece-lined. Business Men to Feast. Indications are that the annual ban- of the Danielson Business Men's on this evening will be one of successful events of the kind { held here. Parish Social Evening. A parish w held in St James' school hall day evening was attended by e number. The Lenten season app ng will mark a tem endin the weekly Moth sco s who have been at work here for the past two months found few nests in this section, though some have heen taken out. The work has ende to surround towns. ion to the Con- will be m > in March than se weath- February, & regular Iy sanctioned. * y Line. of three e local division of the s company, advanced to reg- pare men moved yet been ¢ Promotions on Troll On acco condi of resignat are men b ular runs up in 1 oks Ready Soon. i Starkweather ng and Loan assoclation nam Wednesday for a con- h Secretary M. H. Geissler of the Putnam association relative to ford subscribers’ passhooks, record forms, ete. Local subseribers' passbooks will be Teady about the first of next week. Lodge of Rebekahs Favored. At a meeting of Quinchaug lodge, I 0.°0. F. a vote was taken favorable to form lodze of Rebekahs in Danielson. There is much enthusias here for such an orzanization. secrotary of Quinebaug lodge was in- structed to write the grand secretary relative to the matter, filing also an applica for a_charter. Brooklyn people are discussing with animation this weck the special town vhich the matter of voting to h a fire district will come up for consideration. PBrooklyn has much valuable property, but the fire protection is very inadeqiate and there is always danger of suffering from dls- astrous fires that a fire protection sys- tem would nip in the bud. Machinery and Cotton Arriving. Quantities of machinery and cotton are arriving at Dayville for the Kil- lingly Manufacturing company at Wil- iamsville. The machinery is to be installed as rapidly as possible. When the changes pianned for are in effect the old mill will be devoted exclusively to_spinning yarn, while the weaving will be done in the biz mew addition that was completed some time ago. Tt is understood that there is strong likelihood that 40 tenements will be erected this spring, but on this point no official confirmation is There is also a chance that Williams- ville will get a big yarn mill later, for the present varn producing capacity not near euffiicent to meet the weaving demands of the mill. Much yarn is shipped now to Wil- liamsville from other mills in New England. COURT MARTIAL ACQUITS TWO SWISS OFFICERS. German Newspapers Comment With Satisfaction on Outcome. Berlin, March 1 (by wireless to Say- ville). — “German newspapers _today comment with satisfaction on_the ac- quittal of the Swiss Colonels Egli and | Do Wittenwyl,” eays the Overseas News agency, “not only because the German military attaches in Switzer- land have been freed from suspicion of having behaven. incorrectly but be- cause the two highly esteemed officers, who tried to serve their native coun- try in every possible manner, proved their innocence of the unust charges made by enemies of the central pow- ers. “The newspapers” continues the Overseas News agency, “ also call at- tention to the statement made by Col- onel De Sprecher ds Bernegg, chlef of the Swiss general staff, who is quoted as_saying: “We not only have dutles but rights of neutrality, for instance, the right of unhindered postal traffic, and, further, of commerce with neutrals, and these ights are curtalled in the most griev- ous manner by those who domiriate the Semrn Hartford—Dennis B. Cummings, he- ro of seventy-five engagements _and skirmishes in the Civil war, and for twenty-seven years an engineer at the Henry Barnard school, died Mon- day afternoon at St. Francis' hospital. While at work last Friday, he suffered a shock. PUTNAM NEWS PUTNAM John O. Fox Mentioned for Judge of Probate Nomination — Shaw-Page Marriage—People’s Store, Establish- ed 47 Years Ago, to be Incorporated as the Champeau Company. Rev. J. J. Papllion of Willimantic was a visitor in Putnam Wednesday. Attorney Charles Bl Searls' will ar- gue a case before the supreme court at_Hartford next week. Frederick A. Rooney of Pawtucket was a visitor with Putnam friends on ‘Wednesday. Mentioned for Judge of Probat: John O. Fox, former sheriff of the county, is being mentioned for the democratic nomination for judze of probate. Filing System for Chamber of Com- merce. Rey. C. J. Harriman, secretary of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce, has instalied a filing system in the rooms of the assocfation and also a press clipping list. Rev. Willlam B. Chase of Thompson is to preach at the Baptist church here Sunday. Mrs. Georze W. Perry recently visit- ed with relatives in Franklin, Mass. Manley’s Condition Critical. Frederick K. Manley, Willimantic, an injured brakeman, remained in a critical condition at the local hospi- tal Wednesde; Fire Warden's Deputles. Fire Warden Barrak K. Smith has appointed the following deputics: A. Bourcler, Putnam: A. E. C East Putnam: Whitman Daniclson, Putnam Helghts; Charles Clement River road. Down in Dayville there is an nation to kick over the cost of tr rides to Putnam under the new tem of collecting The probationers’ thodist church is to hold a mee: for a social time at the church t afternoon. A number from surroun came here Wednesday even first of the champlon ed between the Putnam and Ki High school teams at the high gymnastum. Rushing Work on Mill Addition. An increased force is at the construction of the ac the mill of the This add southerly end of the pla George F. Blyth, supervisor of track anq repairs on this section of the Haven road's system. was in London Wednesday for a conferenc with road officials. Shaw-Pace Weddi Miss Marlon E. Putnam Heights, and Joseph W. Shaw of Ast mont, Mass.,, were marriad Wednesd {ternoon. Later they are to their home shmort. Special Mecting to Decide on Town’s Bonding. Pierce, Luthe: ; and Dr. Omer Larue have issued a cn! for a special town meeting to he he March 8, for the purpose of hear the report of the committee appoi to investigate relative to bonding the town and to see what action will be taken relative thereto Business Preparednese. More money Is being paid out for bor hereabouts than ever beforc veling men making towns in this Selectmen C. | section say retailers are buying heav- ily. Appendicitis Mortality Only 2 Per Cont The annual reports of the D: ball hospital, just issued, show the mortality rate in appendicitis eases at the institution during the year cov- cred by the report was onl per cent, a record that will compare fa- vorably with that of any hospital in New England and is much better than many can show. CHAMPEAU COMPANY TO INCORPORATE | Long Established Store to Move—In- teresting History of a Local Busi- ness. Isaac Champ made the announce- ment Wednesday that the Isaac Cham- peau company, Inc., is to be formed for the purpose of conducting business In the store just vacated in the Put- nam Inn building b H. Deacon & Son. Mr. Champeau said that he was not ready yet to announce the name of those who are to be assoclated with him in the corpora The business of the Proale's stor on South Main street, of which M Champeau has becu iuanas « the past 23 vears, is to be closed out and the building sold. It is understood that there is a prospective buyer for the building. The organization of the People’s store is to be transferred in- tact to Mr. Champeau's new store. The People's store business was es- tablished here 47 yvears ago by J. Ii rdner, a clerk in a Hartford store, conducted by Merman Goldschmidt Mr. Goldschmidt was Mr. Gardner's financial backer. At the end of 10 years Mr. Gardner had accumulated a substantial fortune and the bu: was transferred to Edward Me: Hartford, another clerk from Goldschmidt store. Mr. Messner gon- ducted the business for 14 years, and was also successful. He died sudden- ly and Mr. Champeau, who vears be- fore had gone into the store as an er- rand boy and had thoroughly learned the business, at the time of Mr. Mess- ner's death, became manager for Mr. Goldschmidt. Mr. Goldschmidt died 10 years azo. His will contained a provision that the business at Putnam should be con- tinued for the estate and benefit of the heirs for a period of 10 years. Th= 10 years have now expired and Mr, Goldschmidt's son, busy with the cares of a large wholesale establishment in Hartford, is not anxious to continue the Putnam business. With 32 years’ experience behind him, Mr. Champeau is well equipped to launch a business of which he will be the head. He received many con- gratulations Wednesday as soon as it became known that a new store is (o be established here by him. Sprucedale Yarn Mill Operating. At Sprucedale, near South Wood- stock, A. H. Willlams again has his mill in operation and is manufactur- ing yarn. The revival of the industry is pleasing to residents of that section and means greater prosperity for them. Mr. Williams is a partner in the firm of Milot and Willlams, of this city. Bodies to Be Sent Back to Spain. Portsmouth, N. H., March 1—It was announced today that the bodies of 31 Spanish seamen who died in 1898 at Seavey's Island, where they had been taken as prisonens after the battle of Santlago, will be sent back to Spain on & Spanish transport now on its way to New York. Derby.—James Lane, 50 years old, of Ansonia, was found Monday frozen to death on the north side of the lo- cal freight station of the New Haven road. The body, covered with snow, lay among some Boxes of freizht. The 'man had removed his neck tie, coliar and coat and had apparently lain down to sleep. Near the body was a half pint of Hquor flask, empty. have His Honor M Murpt stat birds ers, blue Jays, i il [ T Il il [T The Biggest Nickel's Worth of NO broken L Real Long Cut Tobacco is LIBERTY. Because it's all tobacco —no loose, hard stems in it. They're all picked out by hand. That’'s why you get more good smokes and chews out of a package of LIBERTY than you get from a bigger- Iooking package. What's more, LIBERTY is real Long Cut— made from ripe, selected long leaves—no short or broken leaf used. Result—LIBERTY alwaye gives you a long, cool smoke and leaf used lasting, tasty chew. LIBERTY Long Cut Tobacco Just the pure Kentucky leaf, aged 3 to 5 years to make it meaty and rich and satisfying for big-muscled, full-grown men. Get hold of a package of LIBERTY today — jam some into your pipe or load up with a hefty chew, and you’ll say, “LIBERTY for mine, from now on.” THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY e il YANTIC Mayor Murphy and First Selectman Bai'ey to Speak at Firemen's Smok- er—Eig Oak Hauled to Ledyard. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Leary have returned to New London after spend- ing t mott week end with Mrs. Leary's Mrs, M. D. Murrhy. \m McHale of Bridgeport was visitor at his home at Oak Wi s iielen Murphy has returned few days Mayor to Address Firemen. The members of the entertainment nittee of the Yantic Steam Fire ne company have been able to ayor Timothy C. v at the smoker Friday evening d First Selectman Casper P. Bailey. Supplies For Birds and Squirrels. The corn crib at The Tower is a rery food box for all sorts of nd beasts, these cold _days. d red headed ‘woodpeck- juncols and farsh quail o daily for ratlons. A large gray irrel eats all he can and fill pouch with enough for the family Teachers’ Meeting. be a teachers’ meeting in the Sodom school Friday at 2.30 p. m conducted by Supervisor F. W. Clapp nantic. Big Oak Hauled Away. The huge oak blown over in Charles Brown's pasture land during the se- Downe: vere wind storm this winter has been taken to Ledvard to be sawed into ship timbers for use in the Groton hip vards. Four horses were needed to_draw out the bulk of the mighty Ks. Put in New Bridge. The members of the bridze depart- ne of the Central Vermont Rall- road company put a new bridge in south of Ladd's crossing during the past week. The cross road in Franklin has been in an unpassable cohdition since the storm of lact week Mr. Vincent Pedkowsky has been confined to the house by iliness. Coastinz and skating are excellent —the hard crust formed on the froz- en snow is ideal for sliding and all the lots full of the recent rains, frozen, have proved ideal skating rinks. Remodelling Cottage. L. Burdick, the blacksmith, has taken the small cottage on the John Ladd estatg and is remodeling it In preparation to move in by the first of April. The house was last occupled by the late Mrs. Luther Austin, and has been untenanted for the past two vears. Short Paragraphs. Albert Austin of Albany, N. Y., is spending some time in town having been called here by the serious {llness of his father, Nathan Austin. Lonis Philippa of Montville was a Tecent caller on friends here. Mrs. Charles N. Congdon of Stafford Springs_is spending_a few davs in town h Mr. and Mrs. Raymond V. Congdon. Mre. M. D. Murphy spent Wednesday in Willimantic with her sister, Mrs. John Flynn, who is a patlent in St. Joseph's hospital. Miss Florence Congdon has returned from a two weeks' stay in Stafford Springs with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Congdon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eldridge of Preston were recent visitors here. John R. McHale has left for a stay in_Bridgeport. Ellils Bentley has located in Boston for a month. The repair men of the Norwich Gas and Electric department have been spending some time in town this week replacing burned out lights. Members of the Southern New Eng- land Telephone company’s repair gans have been in town this week replac- ing decayed telephone poles and do- ing other repai GOOD BUSINESS CCNDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY in Reports of Federal serve Agents. ‘Washington, — Generally business conditions throughout are reected in reports of federal cve agents made public to- \isht by the federal reserve board,|the Twelfth company, Greenwich, materials American industries is|Dbeen accepted, it was announced to- southern increase in cotton ar unless steps are to prevent it. district reports continued activi the country stay with relatives | used in many agents predi: trade York comes the report and and that the is of record|ening wil be in charge of Miss Mar- Manufacturers of automo- |guerite Daniels and Miss Marcia biles, tools and firearms and the roll- | Warner. workers in that industrial activ his | production. On account of scarcity of raw materials, however, some houses stocks. FEDERAL INSPECTION OF - COAST ARTILLERY CORPS eral’s Office. Hartford, March 1.—The resignation of Second Lieutenant Lew George of Coast Artillery Corps, C. N. G, ha day from the adjutant general's office and he is given honorable discharge from the military service of the state. March 8, Second and Fourth Di- , Hartford; March 9, Fifth Di- vision, Norwalk; March 10, Third Di- vision, Bridgeport. grange meeting this (Wednesday) ev At months 35 Do3ES - 35CIRTS ) D) CASTORIA For Infants and Ghildren, Mothers Know That Genuine Castoria For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. ing miils show the greatest increases in anticipate a shortege in merchandise! Dates Announced from Adjutant Gen- | Dates for the federal inspection of the naval militla were announced as with | follows: 2 Suropean | arch.6, First Division, New Ha- situation restraining undue expansion. | Ven: Unrest of labor and increasing cost of | Vision: raw materials, however, are said to be disturbing features. From New Moodus.—The programme for the =