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YUICK RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION * Get Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets _ That is_the jo cry of d.nce‘m. By mdum'&:fl ia: OBJECTS. TO LOCATION OF POLES James E. DeWolf Claims They Are Detriment —Matter to Come Before County Commissioners Tuesday.. e lets, Dr. for 17 years and emy, discovered the formula for Tablets while treating pat! k2 chronic_constitution and torpid livers. Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets do not contain calomel, but a healing, sooth- ing vegetable laxative. i ;('o griping is the “keynote” of these little sugar-coated, olive-colored tab- lets. They cause the bowels and lfver to act normally. They never force them to unnatural action. If you have a “dark brown mouth’ now and then—a bad breath—a dull, itireq feeling—sick headache—torpid liver and are comstipated, youwll find thevofficials of the gas and electric de- partment learned that Mr. DeWolfiin- tended to raise an objection if the pole line was continued and decided not to attempt to start work until the matter was settled. It is further un- derstood that the matter will be given a hearing befére the county commis- sioners on Tuesday morning. The county commissioners have the power to decide where the poles shall be located, and the continuance of the pole line hinges on their action. The power extension is for the pur- pose of operating a 50 h. p. motor Claiming that the erection of tel greph poles in the vicinity of his prop- erty at Thamesville has caused James B, DeWolf to raise an objection to the extension of the pole line there by the Norwich Gas and Electric company, and 'the objection has put a stop to the plans of the company, at least tempo- rarily. The poles to be erected are for the purpose of carrying power wires to the Hell Brothers’ mill at Trading Cove for the operation of their plant, and the poles which it is proposed to erect will number about 20, to exténd jguick, sure and only pleasant resullg alos the public highway. which has been installed at Hall from ‘one or ‘two little Dr. Edwards'| *P§ N0 Lriio0q that the erection of | Brothers' mill, and it is said _that Olive Tablets at bedtime. the poles was to start last Monday, but " other motors are to be installed later. night just to Keep right. 10¢ and 25c per box. All druggists. The Olive Tablet Company. I'LLNESS CAUSED POSTPONEMENT | ANOTHER DORMITORY NEEDED OF ECCLES CASE. AT CONN. COLLEGE. from Probate Will Not Be|New Structure May Be Erected Dur- October. ing Coming Summer Months. Iliness in the family of the counsel of William B. Eccles in the case of William B. Eccles of England vs, the Rhode Islang Hospital Trust company, executor, and others, appeal from pro- bate, has caused the continuance of the case to the next term of the su- perior court which comes in October. The case grew out of the will of the late John Eccles of this city. In the will a_provision was made so that about $225,000 should go to the Rock Nook home at Norwich Town. The Rock Nook home is a branch of the United Workers. NORWICH TOWN Paschal Joy in the Churches, As Story of The Resurrection is Told in Ser- mon, Carol and Anthem—Accident to Charles Wheeler—Week End ana Holiday Guests. Appeal At a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the trustees of Comnecticut College for Women Friday evening. preliminary to the meeting of the full board in May, the possibility of the erection of a new dormitory during the coming summer was discussed. Campaigns for a structure of this kind are in progress in several parts of the state but at the present time they have not advanced to a stage where any definite announcement is possible. The need for another dormitory 1s urgent, every room in Plant and Blackstene halls having been engaged for next yeartwo girls occuping each room. ~Many have also secured rooms in private houses near the site. The membership of the executive committee are President, H. Sykes, F. Valentine Chappell, president of the board of trustees, Mayor Ernest E. Rogers and William H. Reeves of New London. THOUSAND DOLLAR DAMAGE SUIT WAS STARTED of At Sacred Heart church the joyous ster was emphasized by al- tar decoratiqns of ascension lilies and alms were about the sanctua- ary and cholce flowers in other parts of the church. Many lighted candles added to the beautiful effect, among them the Paschal candle in its place lighted at the gospel time. the lesson of the day, Rev. Srennan spoke briefly saying, ’s disciples did not expect Him rise from the dead. St. Thomas would not believe until he had seen the print of the nails. Even from un- helievers we may prove the death of Christ. ich After W, Chri to lilies and daffodils and other blos- soms of bright tints, the members of | the Junior league in white with rib- bons and sashes giving color, their sweet voices . blending in_songs of praise, the scripture reading, all of the opening service, was fittidg _ for this day of days. In the anthem, The Morning Kindles all the Sky, the contralto solo by Mrs. F. H. Bushnell, was in good, clear voice, the words and rendering suggesting the beauty of the morning hours. e soprano solo, The Resurrection, by Shelley, Common Pleas given by Miss Flora E. Penfield of Court on Saturday Morning. New Milford, brought out the triumph, = the after glory, banishing the grief,| The suit of Jennle Ostman, et al, sorrow and gloom. Miss Dodge's ac- | against Fred Ostman of Stonington, companying added to the enjoyment | tO recover rental of a fish market and ster candle on the gospel side o o altar is lighted to show that our Lord is the light of the world. This is one of the oldest in- <titutions of the church. The Allelu- of joy, is used at Easter is from a Hebrew sentence ing, Praise ve God. In the time the early Christian little children were taught this exclamation. Em- hlems used among the people are the lilv. A beautiful legend tells how lilics sprang in the footsteps of Jesus At Session the ; > 3 ther property in Stonington, was after His resurrection. The e 1s | of the resurrection hymns. ° - Plaut-Cadden & Smbol of Immortaiity, seemingly | Rev. E. P, Phreanor took for his Sae DOE Ludas Chulie D Waks Building dexd vet it contains life. Easter Is | text, Matt. 208, And as they went to |}er in I 3‘““%’“0'("‘"_’“"’0“ .P‘"’T‘" 144-146 Main St. the most jovous festival of the world. | tell ‘His disciples, behold Jesus met | ~e€W london Saturday morning. The plaintiff seeks $1,000 damages. It is alleged that the plaintiffs owned a fish market in Stonington which the defendant seized and con- ducted but for which he refused to pay rent to the plaintiff, who are sis- ters of the defendant. Suit is also brought for lodging, ete. Attorney Clarence Roche of West- erly is counsel for the plaintiffs and Alttorney Herbert W. Rathbun appears for the defendant. INJURED EMPLOYE AWARDED We must examine our hearts to see we are doing right and so are for the descent of Easter joy. them saying, All hail. After a te- dious winter, during which death has snatched from some of us those we loved, we need this Easter morn- ing this message: All Hail, I am alive forevermore. eH said. Christ is risen All hail has in its meaning, rejoicing. The pastor showed by illustration how much Jesus meant by this greet- ing and then those present joined with him in repeating, Christ is risen, all hail. Al hail, this battle cry of vie- tory which the disciples and we also are slow to understand. We are slow to leave our troubles and disappoint- ments and rise to a higher life. Religion is apersonal and affection- ate outgoing of the soul to Christ. His words are addressed to all, to the old, the young. Jesus knows each one by our name. Christ is living to see you do_your duty today and ady The singing in the masses showed the parts were in fine harmony and the result of careful preparation; chorus and abeth ) Annie Pounch; Miss Eliz- alone is director and organist. At First Congregational Church. ay morning at the First Con- ional church Rev. G. H. Ewing e an address upon The True of Easter. The first preach- upon the resurrec- of Jesus, he began. This was the t promise of the future of the. *h, its foundation stone. Easter means for us the larger horizon, the the eternal living Christ, by Driving Plug on Engine. is a resurrection. Our dead shall live again In the glory world. Angels said, He is risen, as they rolled away the stone. He lives to plead for His own in_the heaven above. In closing the pastor gave a realis- tic description of the observance in- situated by Jacob Riis, in which 6,000 of the people of Riverside, Cal., in the early morning wind their way up to the cross on San Antonio mountain, singing The Holy City, and, In the Cross of Christ I Glory. Affer pray- er on the mountain top they return singing, Calvary, O Calvary. the birds, show that life is con ring death. ster brings to use the assurance the victory of righteousness and he defeat of evil. We are constant- ncing and changing, may we ingly better as we go on The resurrection is a fresh of the immortality of the here is incomplete. There A homing instinct towards the ev- wsting life. The future lives, the isdead. “I strive ahead, = the to find” With God's leadership - we find that way. cnlarged choir numbering ten listened to most appreciatively. ote of jov in the carols was mive 1916, when the driving plug on an en stiffening of the index finger. claimant appeared in person. previously awarded $5.72 weekly injured finger. Have 122 igners. and the Norwich Chamber of Com- signers. Spring Term Opens Today. turned from a trip to Washington, D. Church — Personals and Notes. C, and New York ci The evening programme of given: in fine spirit and the subject of the address Seeking, Finding, with an 1 an Easter parable. he beautiful flowers were sugges- tive of the day. On either side of the nit were graceful palms and ferns anged with stately ascension lilies, Marguerites and spirea. First Methodist Church. The clouds and rain did not prevent a large congregation from gathering at the First Methodist church for the Zaster service Sunday morning. The utiful flowers and foliage massed Le Taftville . Sunday morning, a large con- gregation heard Rev. deliver the last sermon of the se- ries on the Lord's Prayer. ‘Easter music was rendered by choir and the offertory _solo Collar Bone Broken. ‘While playing ball on the Green on Sood Friday Charles Wheeler of Stur- tevant street met with an accident, qunning into another player and breaking his collar bone. News Briefly Stated. ‘William Holcomb of Bridgeport was at his home on Town street for over Easter. dall. In the evening a cantata. From Cross to Crown, was given by choirmaster, James B. Those taking part were Banfield, Miss Jennie Kendall, Heinrich and James Jackson. Jackson. Mrs. A. R, Post of Peck's corner Jeft Saturday for a visit with friends 1 nt of the reading desk, Easte: = £ T |in New York. OUNG WOMEN MAY AVOID PAIN Need Only Trust to Lydia E. daffodils, potted plants and palm: The Ladies’ Benevolence societ: the Taftville Congregational church will hold their regular meeting in the church parlors Wednesday. Thomas Casey, now in New Haven, spent the week end at his home on West Town street. Mrs. Josephine Parker of Plain Hill visited friends in North Franklin a few days last week. Personals and Notes. John Sullivan and Willlam Donohue spent Sunday in Baltic. Misses Isabel and Christine Bache- ler, students at the Academy, were at their homes in Talcottville over East- Fred Stone was a visitor in Willi- mantic over the week end. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- | ™ ‘Thomas Addison spent the week end pound,says Mrs.Kurtzweg. | _)r= X. G. Gray and her sister, Miss | With friends in New Bedford. | Glorence Bennett were in Ledyard last eek, Geer. John Broderick has returned after fofinit mtidhsjbome o IWRSY L enting w fow | Gavn: to SRCtIGeT. Buffalo, N.Y.—‘‘ My daughter, whose ! pictire is herewith, was much troubled with pains in her ! back and sides every | month and they | would sometimes be ; 80 bad that it would seem like acute in- ! flammation of some organ. She read your advertisement | \riss Florence Bennett, principal of in the newspapers ; Jordan school, Waterford, returned to- and tried Lydia E. day (Monday) after a week vacation ¥ |Pinkham’s Vege-! here, during which a da,yv or two was fltable Com 3 i spent with friends in New London. Edward Murray and Arthur Mullin, students at Trinity college, Hartford, are at their homes here for the East- er vacation. Fred Dunse of Meriden spent the week end at his home on Front street. Mr_and Mrs. Joshua Heaps spent the Easter week end in Pawtucket, Mrs. Martha Cross and her grand- |R- I Aaughter, Miss Marion S. Rogers, of Washington street, have been spend- ing a few days in Boston, guests of Allison C. Rogers. Thomas Hoyle returned to Hartford :fter spending Sunday with his parents ere. Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards and daughter spent the week end in New Bedford. Louis J. Savage of Hunter's avenue spent the holidays with friends 1in Providence. . ‘The new Sacred Heart church was open for inspection on Sunday from 4 to 5 o'clock. Many local fishermen were out on Saturday after trout and some good strings were back. relieved of all these pains by its use. All mothers should know of this remedy, i and all young girls who suffer should try it.”” —Mrs. MATILDA KURTZWEG, 529 High St., Buffalo, N. Y. t sainful or irregular periods, backache, | “ A B I x g I Daniel Th f Hartford spent E:me'spgfi:gfingi:;i::sfi::us:m’ | x - 3 the 5.::" ::’e‘l’:o:n; as t'hooxnm of et Bt & Plihe ot VogetnblwuciRELuaLE HOME TREATMENT | his mother on Front street. She praises it highly as she has been ' = Y Young women who are troubled with Compound. Thousands have been re- [ The O treatment for the| John Fitzmsaurice has returned to RRINE Drink Habit can be used with abso-|'Waterbury after the week spentling | lute confldence. It destroys all desire|end with his parents here. for whi ‘beer or other - alcobolic e e stimulants. Thousands have suoccess- Arthur Edwards'is recovering from fully used it and have been restored & racelved at his work factories. a painful” injury in one of the local stored to health by this root and herb remedy. If you know of any young wo- nan who is sick and needs help-' i ‘wrif lives of sobriety and usefulness. Can e amc 1ier to Wrlte o the | | o eecratly i by $10 Do Lynn, Mass. Only women B‘“‘ If you fail to results from lecelve her letter, and it will be | will be refunded. Asic for free Book- teld in strictest confidence. | let talling all about ORRINE, £ X .N. D. Seven and Son, 118 Main St. v ' £ o e ARG B DTS $253.34 FOR FINGER.( William Asplund Was Struck in Hand At 10.30 o'clock Saturday morning there was a hearing before Compen- ! every | sation Commissioner James J. nd genuine Christian experl- | day. = Shall we -rise above obstacles, | at his office in the oot 9}?:‘1‘1‘:1':; 'y @ view of the risen and liv- | sins, temptation, and trials and be |on the claim of William Asplund of our horizon will lift and |alive for Christ? The meaning of | Meridian street, Groton. Mr. Asplund hall behold a new earth. God's | Christ's victory over death is an | was employed by the Now London Ship the springtime grass, the flow- | empty grave through His power. There T and Engine company and on Feb, 28, gine' struck him in the left hand, badly lacerating the hand and resulfing in The He was for disability and now he has been award- ed $253.34 for loss of two-thirds of the The petition favoring the consolida- ticn of the Norwich Board of Trade merce had up to Saturday night 122 1 perfect expression and the anthems | The schools open for the spring TAFTVILLE re sung With true interpretation. |ferm this (M h‘ bk A Ml’: — olos in clear, sweet tones b; A ennie cNamara. ‘who teachestin - i i e e Bern&'-e Une_! West Town Street school, has re- | Easter Services at Congregational Congregational Arthur Varley Special the was, beautifully sung by Miss Jennie Ken- the quartette under the direction of the Miss Hazel Oscar The church was beautifully decorated with | and CATERING Everything Furnished . MABREY §7 Broadway and High Grade GROCERIES . T. Otis & Son 72 Franklin St. Bulletin Bldg. G. W. HAMILTON FINE FOOTWEAR 130 Main St. | THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK 16 Shetucket St. REO CARS Are Good Cars REO GARAGE in the New Majestic Building Shetucket Street i | VICTROLA The Plaut-Cadden Co. Estab. 1872 =) Norwich, Ct. t Expert TIRE and TUBE Repairing W. R. BAIRD Tires and Suppl 107 Franklin St. PURE DRUGS | p Compounded Accurately by GEORGE M. RATHBONE 133 West Main St. Tel. 182-3 Wm. Smith & Co. Fresh and Salt CHOICE MEATS and ns St. Norwich Town THE BEST 25¢ DINNER in town Home Cooking The New Lenox 200 Main St. GOOD ROOFING in all its branches Chas.E. Whitaker 81 Water St. Artist Funeral Designs of all descriptions REUTER'S 140 Main Street Tel. 184 Come and See My New Line of $1800 SUITS for this month only LOUIS NELKIN 14 F klin St. HOME FURNISHERS Everything For the Home SCHWARTZ BROS. 9-11 Water St. Tel. 965 AND DYEING First-class work at right prices LANG'S DYE WORKS 157 Franklin St. Tel. 1217-4 $ BETTING'S CIGAR STORE Ons of the Best Stocks of Smokers’ Goods in the State. Quality and Service the Best. SPECIAL—Imported Briar Pipes 39c 56 Broadwar, Call and see Us. Get our prices. G. E. FELLOWS & Co. Ford Bldg. 36 Lake St. —_— Devoe Ready Mixed Paint Varnishes, and Brushes and Metals Preston Bros. Inc. —_— Soda Water and Bottling Works C. E. WRIGHT 8 Cove St. Tel. 425-2 FERGUSON'S on Franklin Square Niamonds, Watches, Cut Glass and Silverware 239 Main Street H. C. LANE BLACKSMITH 5 Durkee Lane Tel. 731 WASSERMANN The Plaut-Cadden Co. Estab. 1872 Plaut. dden Building 144-146 Main St. Norwich, Ct. Willard Storage Batteries everything pertaining to them. Things Electrical Walter P. Moran Shetucket St. Telephon: and Photographic Goods? Why The CRANSTON CO. of course 158 Main Street ——— —— FREDERICK TALCOTT Maker and AUTO LIVERY and EXPRESS Day and Night T. J. Fitzgerald Phone 877 ————— First Quality Coffee, Tea and Spices at The _Old Norwich Tea Store 164 Main Street J. H. MYERS — e — Get Our Cash Price for Second-hand Goods. We buy and sell A. BRUCKNER 55 Franklin St. Tel. 717-3 —_— The Shoe Doctor Specialist on any kind of Cripple Work GOODYEAR Shoe Repairing Co. 86 Franklin Street Tel. 717-4 EAST SIDE WET WASH Ernest Freeman 15 Ripley Place Tel. 1112-4 Where Is He Going? Why to the | 8 ’ < WAUREGAN | ‘- HOTEL P LA of course : Norwich WOMAN SLASHED THROAT WITH BUTCHER KNIFE. Children Discovered Mother’s Body In Pool of Blood. Mrs. Isabelle Whitcomb of Terrace avenue, New London, 42 years of age, committed suicide at her home Sat- urday afternoon, by cutting her throat with a butcher knife. The act ot self destruction was committed in a fit of despondency. Mrs. Whitcomb killed herself about 1.80. All the morning Mrs. 'Whit- comb, who has been in ill health for some time and who has been suffering from melancholia for years, was seen to be in a fit of des- pondency, but no particular atten- tion was paid to her. Shortly after ' dinner she went to her ber upstairs and there w her throat with a butcher CEILINGS John O. Johnson 18 Central Ave. Tel. 719 and 719-3 HAIR DRESSING Harper Method |§J Also A .1 X R Manicuring - MISS FARNHAM STORER FARM Incorporated Quality for R RING & SISK'S Druggists Franklin Square Furniture b nd of Merit 4 4 . :i 4 GEO. E. ZIMMERMAN 33 Warren St Tel. 1254 JAMES L. CASE 37 Shetucket St. A share of your Insurance iness LET ME PAINT IT FOR YOU! GEO. F. ADAMS 17 Town St. Tel. 1343-4 Need a Plumber? Tel. 897 J. P. BARSTOW & co. 23 Water Street — Drive Him to the GREENEVILLE GRAIN CO. for his Oats and get a bag of Lib erty Flour at the same time. N. Mai 326 HIGH GRADE COAL CHAPPELL co. MILLINERY Nora T. Dunleavy 32 Main St W. P. HOLMS Gr{'m Cct. High Grade HARDWARE HIGH GRADE MEMORIALS THE C. A. KUEBLER CO. 39 Franklin St Tel. 561 DR. C. B. ELDRED 43 Broadway Tel. 341-3 SUPPLIES and ACCESSORIES C. E. LANE Shop tel. 731 HOUGHTON Shannon Bidg. —_—— Everything Pure, Clean and Good at the PROVIDENCE BAKERY 56 Franklin St. Tel. 1133.3 s — LUMBER of al descriptions CHAPPELL CoO. Telephone $2.00 SKIRTS Made to Measure Guaranteed to Fit MILLSTEIN 106 Main St. Tel. 24 ——— IF HE'S SICK sond for DR. COLES 135 Franklin St Tel. 1095 THUMM'S Delicatessan 40 Franklin St. Tel. 1309 OO0 REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS Are the Best Write H. R. WAGNER Box 196 Norwich, Conn. Athletic and Sporting Goods Motor Cycles, Bicycles and Supplies CV. PENDLETON, Jr. 33-35 B'd See SPEAR and You'll See C. A. SPEAR Optometrist Frankiin Square up stairs in Somers Bidg. B . . & and MECHANICS' Bulletin Building, 74 FARMING IMPLEMENTS of all kinds THE HOUSEHOLD Haberdashers “Head to Foot” Outfitters to Men EAGLE CLOTHING co. 152-154 Main St e Light Repairing of all ds at the MENDING SHOP 227 Main St. Franklin Square over eparrr . \ Trolley Station BICYCLES MOTOR-CYCLES and all the Supplies and Accessories. Liquors, Cigars and Bowling Alleys T. ETHIER 18 Bath St. TOOLS Franklin Street across the throat and death must have ensued within a few minute: after the wound was inflicted. Mrs. Whitcomb's children and an- other woman were the only ocoupants of the house at the time, but they were unaware of the act and the children came upon‘the body of their mother in her room accidentally. The children had occasion to go to the room and the horrible sight of their mother lying on the floor in a.pool ot blood, met thelr gaze. ‘Without stopping to investigate they rushed from the room and made known their discovery. Dr. E. C. hipman was called, but upon his arrival there, Whitcomb was dead. Medical Examiner Harry M. Lee was notified of the sulcide and imme- diately went to cf and he gave a verdict of suicide. Mrs. Whitcomb is survived by her husband, Fred H. hitcomb, who is employed as a bookkeeper in the of- fice of the Standard Oil company in East New London. and three children. FORT WRIGHT MAN IS STILL MISSING. Nothing to Indicate Whereabouts of Sergeant Whose Leave of Absence is Overdue. Sergeant Scott of the One Hundred and Forty-Sixth company, who has teen missing from his post nearly a week, had still falled to put in an pearance Saturday. Sergeant Scott was due last Monday to return from a leave of absence, but he has falled to return for duty and his non- ap- mmumm-fltv& ‘have lost his life the that he might wreck at Sergeant Scott had always had a rep-: from Bradford Monday night, as