Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 4, 1916, Page 6

barn, which contained bay, inary b-‘rln utensils and a horse. a line with the barn and facing Union street is a small frame desidence own- ed by Mr. Minchen. Next to the scene of the fire, and in the corner of Main and Union street, is ' Mr. Michen's brick building occupled by the West- erly Veteran Firemen's association and Samuel Girven, with a wooden buflding just above the place where the fire occurred. If a firebug decided upon a confla- gration a more effective place could hardly have been selected. The fire was first seen by Edward Sullivan who owns and operates a public service automobile. He urons- ed the Minchen family, who rushed into the street in their night clothes as the rear end of the house was then in a blaze. Mr. Sullivan sent in a fire alarm from Box 2, and the depart- ment made quick response and nad the fire extinguished in a compara- tively short period. The loss will not exceed $2,600, and is covered by in- surance. The rear of the Minchen residence, store and shog is burned on the out- side from sil! to peak, and the rooms in the rear of the house are damaged. The store proper and stock is dam- aged by smoke and water. There are three thicknesses In the store flooring and no water, fire or smoke entered the bakershop. The pilazza was com- pletely burned, incloding the skiff and empty box. One side of the garage was burned and paint scorched off the automobile. Part of the front of the barn charred, and the paint on the small frame residence, and the doors and window frames of the brick build- ing are blistered from the intense heat, and windows cracked and brok- en. In leading his horse from the barn, the hair on the left side of Mr. Minchen’s head was singed, and aside from this Mr. Minchen and hi~ fam- lly escaped injury. Several hours after the Minchen fire in Westerly, Pawcatucly saw Wester- erly and went it one better in the fire alarm. The call to the Westerly fire was 52, and in Pawcatuck alarm sent in was for 53, for a fire in Lester street, and the motor apparatus of Peleg S. Barber Hose company, with working crew, responded in the cus- omary quick time. The fire was in the roof gf a two and one-half story house, ownéd by Morris Casey and oc- cupied by Willlam H. Casey and Fred- erick Holdredge and family. There Is a dumping ground on the opposite | effi e of the street and quite a distance from the Casey house. Someone dumped @ large pile of papers ana then set fire to them, and burning bits were blown onto the house and set fire to the shingles, burning three Holes in A Big Part of the Wo Knows - Grape-Nu not alone for its delicious, muscle building qualities, abundantly stored in the lacking in many foods. Made of whole wheat long baked and rendered q “There’s for its wonderful nerve and brain making, bone and Grape-Nuts supplies * certain essential Especially is this true of foods made from white flour, because in making flour white the larger part of the energizing mineral elements are thrown out in the milling process._ Nuts supplies all the rich nourishment of the grains, is a big return of brain, nerve and muscle energy. Wherever you go you’ll find Grape-Nuts. Sold by Grocers everywhere. GREAT DISTINCTION ~ Have You Got Your Seats Yet? Them At Onee ham, hearld. The regular meeting of the Board of Managers of the Seventh Day Bap- tist Missionary society, held in West- erly, William L. Clarke, presiding, it was voted to appoint Sabbath Xally day, May 27, a time for spedial effort to cancel the debt of the society, 34,- 000, and to invite each member of all the churches of the demomination to present at that time a freewill offer- ing for this pfrpose. Crandall; John H. Austin and Charles H. Stan- ton are the committee to forward the plan. Tn formation was received from Rev. James 1V. Crofoot, missionary, that he has engaged passage from China, and expects to safl with his family on June 24, on vacation. Dr. Palmborg sent plans for the hospital bunilding at Lieu-co, China, the contract for the building has been awarded and the work is progressmg. The board expressed its approval of the plans and expressed appreciation of the lovalty, self devotion and self- sacrifice of Drs. Palmborg and Cran- @all in forwarding the work at Tien- oa. Secretary E. B. Saunders and Dea- con A. E. Main were the delegates that represent the missionary society in the Men's National Missionary con- gress held in Washington, D. C., on April 26-30. The- evangelistic committee report- ed that Rev. D. Burdett Coon and As- sistant Nelson, have during the quart- er have conducted two successful se- ries of meetings. At North Loup, Ne- brasgka, fourteen were aded to the church by baptism. At Jackson Center, Ohio, there were a number of bautisms and additions to the church are expected in the near future. It was decided to hold the annual banquet in June, the date and, place to be left with the entertainment com- mittee, who will arrange for the event. Secretary Arthur L. Perry read a Arthur M. Cottrell, expressing appre- ciation of the courtesy of the board in_his recent bereavement. Howard Knight, a graduate of West- erly High school, and a student at the Rhode Island collegs, stated that two battalions of collegians are going to Fort Wright, May 15, for a week’s tour of duty, and will come to Westerly on that 8ay 230 strong. He said the boys would give a street parade and pose for moving pictures which® would be” thrown on_screens ail over the country and advertise Westerly. Mr. Knight asked that in recognition of the service to Westerly that the board of trade assist the boys in the matter of transportation, and lighten their individual expenses. The matter was referred to a committee composed of George B. Utter. Postmaster Jdohn J. Farrell has re- cei notice from the department that the recommendation for exten- sion of Free Rural Delivery Route No. 1 had received favorable action and will be effective May 16. The ex- tension is from -Hopkinton bridge to Wells corner, northwesterly to Asha- way road, and southwesterly to Hol- man’s corner, a distahce of nearly four miles. The present route covers 26.3 miles, and, with the extension, the dis- tance is 30.1 miles. This will accom- modate at least twenty-seven patrons who formerly received their mail at the Potter Hill post office. Donald McLean Ferguson and Miss Rhoda Marian Barber, were married Wednesday evening at the parsonage of the Congregational church, by Rev. Frederick A. McDonald. After the ceremony there wash reception at the home of the bride's parents in Main street, to the members of the families and a few intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson left on an evening train and will spend their honeymoon in Providence and Boston. Mr. Fergu- son is son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fer- son, and the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Barber. Mr. Fergu- son is one of the most efficient mem- bers of the Westerly police force. The newlyweds will reside in Newton ave- nue. President es M. Pendleton pre- sided at the May meeting of the erly Board of Trade, Charles J. B ler, chairman of the municipal im- provement committee, reported that next week had been designated as Clean-up week, and that plans were in the works that would probably re- sult in the cooperation of all the Deo- ple of 'Westerly. President Pendleton complimented the trustees of Wilcox park, and Dr. Michael H. Scanlon, for the public spirit shown in the con- struction of granolithic sidewalks. Frederick C. Buffum, chairman of the fire preventio ncommittee, told of the work that had been and is being done by the school children and cities to prevent fires, and complimented the ciency of the fire department in extinguishing fires when they do oc- cur. He believed that the fact that 1 there had been no fires of consequence in Westerly during the past year was due in a great degree to the agita- tion and education for fire. prevention. and killing a dog. He was adjudged guilty and paid a fine of $10 and costs. Local Laconics. The annual parade and inspection of the Westerly Fire Department will be held on Saturday, June 3. Eighteen of the sexenty-eight new looms for the Westerly Textile com- pany were installed Wednesday. ‘Westerly Lodge of Moose has been invited to the monster demonstration of the order in Providence, Sunday, May 7. The Alert Hook and Ladder com- pany entertained members of their families and friends at the fire hduse Wednesday night. There was music, vocal and instrumental, refreshments. AN (= li%!g =" rid dancing and ts nut-like flavour, but more MYSTIC Mrs. John Lewis Entertains for Guest— Successful May Broakfast—Church Meetings—Accident. Mrs. John Lewis of East Main street entertained a party of friends at her home Monday evening in honor of Miss Clark of East Lyme, who is her guest. ‘There were 16 present. Whist was glayed and a very pleasant social vening was spent. Mrs. Lewis served lunch during the evening. Annual Church Meeting. elements, field grains, but which are The annual meeting of the Mystic ‘Bridge Congregational church was held Monday evening. The report of the officers. shows the church to be in Itching, Chafing Baby’s Skin Nothing heals like and malted “barley, Grape- uickly digestible, and yields a Reason” Does the dread of the dental chair need have no fears. By our m crowned or extracted ABSOLU' CONSIDER THESE STRICTLY SANITARY OFFICE % N - LOWEST PRICES CO! 1f these a) 1 to call for charge for consultation. = DR. F. C. JACKSON 208 MAIN ST. R Mg b Don’t You Want Good Teeth? STERILIZED INSTRUMENTS CLEAN LINEN NSISTENT WITH BEST WORK DENTISTS (Buccessors-to the King Dental Co.) ' | SUNDAYS, 10 A.M.to 1 P. M. T e e e et baby’s picture cause you to n-;ll::: them? m\’&- OTHER FEATURES ASEPTIC DRINKING CUPS examination and estimate. Ne DR. D. J. COYLE NORWICH, CONN. At Drog and Dep’t Stores, 25 cents. f | ed: Charles J. Butler, Harvey Perry and |junior state of Rhode Island, Owen Galla- gher, of Richmond, was arraigned be- fore Judge Oliver H. Williams, in the Third district court, Wednesday, charged with torturing, tormenting H. S Rogers. summer. The Mi H H¢ will Mr. and pringfl hhm Church street. !fl-,ac'.ru The Reading elub will Mrs. Ty, communication from Vice President |] yeer. Eleven Tables of Whist. ‘The whist given by the sewing clety of Charity chapter, O. E. S, was largely attended, 11 tables being play- ed, Monday night, in St. Mark’s parish kouse on Pearl street. The highest scores were won by Miss Mildred Chap- man and Mrs. Sophie Tyler and by Charles Sweet and.Charles Eccleston. Parish Meeting. The annual moeting of St. Mark's Episcopal church was held on Monday evening in the church. The reports of the rector and officers showed the church to be in good financial stand- ing. The following officers were elect- Senior warden, W. W. Kellogs: warden, Horace N. Wheeler clerk, Christopher C. treasurer, W. B. <ook; _vestrymen, Samuel Stewart, Fred G. King, Well- ington Travena, Bdward G. Cameron, Charles ®. Cameron, A. L. Pitcher, ‘Walter T. Fish. Successful May Breakfast. The May breakfast given by the young ladies of the Congregational church in. the parish house Tuesday morning was a complete success and ‘had the largest attendance of any ever given here. The menu consisted of two kinds of fruit, two kinds of cereal, bacon and eggs, codfish cakes, rolls and cofiee. The young ladies who had eharge of the affair were Misses Alice McDonald, Edna Wheeler, Edith Rath- bun, Eilen Holmes, Louise Paige, Eliza Denison, Fannie Fish, Johanna Burnett, ‘Mrs. John Lewis, Mrs. George Leonard, Miss Clark, Miss Burnett. Former Rector Resigns. Rev. Joseph Hooper, a former rector of St. Mark’'s Episcopal church, has re- signed from the Church of Epiphany at Durham and will not take another charge. Mr. Hooper is over 70 years of age and {1l health is the cause of his retiring from the work. He is a fre- quent visitor in this village, where he has many friends. Personal Mention, Henry Ldtham, Percy Morgan, Rich- ard Cole, William Dousbach and Dud- ley T. Bindloss were in Hartford at- tending the meeting of the Mystic .Shriners. 'Mrs. John Merristhew has returned to Frederickton, N. B, after a visit to her mother, Mrs. Harry Mitchell. Miss Annie Dibble of Hartford is the guest of her sister, Mrs. John T. Brooks. Everett Schofield has completed his duties as civil engineer on the new state road between Stonington and Mystic and will go to Baltimore, where ‘he has secured a similar position. (Misses Fannie and Sarah Curlenjik and Lena and Sarah Bendett and Ben- jemin Bendett are in New York, where g:ey attended the wedding of a relaa- ive. Mrs. Amos Mallory is critically i1l at Lawrence hospital, New London. Arm Injured. Charles T. Crandall is carrying his arm in a sling. he having met with a painful accident at the Noyes garage. He was helping move a lathe and the machine was in skids ready to _be moved from the building and Mr. Crandall was working about the ma- chine when it fell on his hand. It will be several weeks before he will be able to use it again. League Meeting. The monthly business meeting of the Epworth league was held in the vestry Tuesday evening. President Alexander Taylor presided. After the business session a social was held. Mrs. Ellery Burdick had dharge of the pro- gramme, Miss Madeline McGrath, who is in the nurses’ training school at Danb: hospital, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGrath. George F. Costello is spending a few da& in Hartford. r. and Mrs. Thomas Doyle and family of Willimantic are guests of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gledhill. NOANK Local Women Attend Norwich Meet- ing—Summer Residents Arriving Early. Mrs. Mary Chesbro, Miss Jessle Cresbro, Mrs. A, V. Morgan, Mrs. Jane Palmer, Mrs. W. 1. Spicer and Mrs. . Foster, were in Norwich Wed- nesday attending the meeting of the Forelgn Mission society. Mrs. David Anderson of Jersey Clty ie visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Palmer. Miss_Jessle Crane has returned to New York after a visit to Mrs. James Jay Smith has arrivea at Groton Long Point where he will spend the 3 cottage at the end of the Point will be occupled by his family for the rest of the sea- son. M. J. Kelley of New York has re- turned home. after short visit here. 1'spend the summer with Mrs. Annie Wilbur. . Mrs. Filetus Viall of Ver- have arrived at Groton Long for the summer. monf Poinf With Mae Marsh and R. Harron 2 Resl Keystone With M. Swain CONCERT ORCHESTRA Matinee 2.15—Evening 645, 845 The Norwich Girl” Clab CONCERT FRIDAY EVENING May 5th, 1916 8 P. M. —AT— The Plaut-Cadden Recital ADMISSION 25¢ Tickets For Sale by Members of Club Success of This Generation. In Ten Brilliant Scenes “Experience” PROGRAMME Vividly Tells the Love Story of Youth and the Temptations He Meets in Quest of Fame and Fortune. The Ladies of This Company Are Said 1. Wassermann Orchestrion by The New York and Boston Critics to Have Set a New Standard of Violin and Piano Duet—The Radiant Girlhood for the Stage. The Prices for This Engagement Will Benedict March..F. P. Atherton m B0 Cents to $150. Mail Orders. With Remittance Will Be Misses Agmes Marie A. Mullaney Soprano Selections— a. Florian's Song...Benj. Godard b. Wild Rpse.From Flower Lyrics " Louis Adolph Coerne and at the Davis Its Cast of 82 N, be Fro Filled AL. CRAIG, Manager Davis Theatre Just Completed Arrangements W F. Ray Comstock and Morris Gest for the Presentation Theatre, Norwich, for Two Days, Com- mencing Monday, May 15th. The Most Wonderful Play in America 2 & & . Playersin T THE NEW HENRIETTA PRICES 50c to $2.00—Seat Sale Saturday, May 6. With William Elliott, The Famous NnYl- York-Boston “Experience” Organization With otabl in Order of Receipt. Players Comes to Norwich Direct From Nine Months in New York and ive Months in Boston, It is the Sensational . il Seat Sale Opens Thursday, May 11th. ¢. At Dawning..Charles Cadman Miss Beatrice F. Ashe Vietrola—Selected Recitation—The Lie— Annie Hamilton Dennell Miss Louise Ernst Soprano Selections— a. Mammy’s Song..Harriet Ware b. A Dissonance....A. Borodine Miss Beatrice F. Ashe Piano Solo—Grande Polka de Concert, Op. 1 Homer N. Bartlett Miss Harriet R. Coit Violin and Piano Duet—Passepled Ernest Gillet Miss_Agnes Bresnahan and Marie A. Mullaney Victrola—Selected /. Thur., Fri., Sat. DIRECT FRO RUTH BELMER Wire Artiste Horrors of War — European War Picture — Today Only Pathe Comedies | Coming AUDITORIU THE PLAYLAND KIDDIES Nine Clever Children Ranging in Age From 5 to 12 Years SHOWS 230, 7, 845 Mat. 10c; Eve. 10c and 208 M THE ORPHEUM CIRCUIT BETH ANDREWS I Singing and Dancing Friday—Denman Thompson’s Old Homestead Soprano Solo—Only a Year Ago Fred G. Bowles Miss Jennle F. Kendalil Piano Duet—Cavalry March G. F. Hopesch, Op. 4 Miss Harriet R. Coit and Ruth M. Breckenridge ‘Wassermann Orchestrion Mr. Frederick H. Chase Field Secretary of the American Today=-COL. ONIAL, - Today UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Two Parts—THE INGRATITUDE—1wo HIS WIFE’S SECRET . HEARST SELIG NEWS TESS OF THE HILLS FEMININE WIT . No Nearer. n 20 years Mr. Bryan eays he has travied 500,000 miles. just about as far away from thel.. White House as ever. — Birmingham | P® 1ath a lean and houagry look — Age-Herald. £ And Wouldn’t Refuse Cup of Coffes. Despite Mr. Root's silence on the = subject, it is apparent to many that is Kansas City Star. Defense Society, Will Deliver an llustrated Lecture in the COLONIAL THEATRE (Breed Hall) TONIGHT at 8 d’olock Under the auspices of the Norwich Board of Trade Everyone is welcome and a special invitation extended to the ladies. There will be no admittance fees and no collection. Doors open at 730. Lecture at 8 o’clock. ARose(’PlymouthTown IS TO BE GIVEN BY The Academy Dramatic Club on Friday and Saturday, ' May 5th and 6th 8 o'clock at SLATER HALL garet Joyce are spending a few days in New York. M. J. Chester who hag been ill, is improving. alter J. Pond and mother, Mrs, Edith M. Pond of New York who are eld, Mass., who have been vis- iting here have returned home. Leaves For Fishers Island. The cottage of C. H. Elwooa of | Fish 8 leld has been opened and the ity will remein here for the sum- mer. - Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wolverton are moving into uxo/ ‘Wilbur house i W. I, Spicer, Miss Annle Spicer and de Brown memnchofmm?wm. Frank Coleman has hProvidenca ‘where he orse. Mrs. has Irenc West Royal Hawaiians Hfi;e you heard the new fascinating Hawaiian music? There’s a quaintness it appeal to is on the Victrola. The three organizations largely responsible for the introduction and popularity of Hawaiian musicin i Quintet of the Bird of Paradise Company, the gifted Toots Paka ‘Troupe, and the Irene West Royal Hawaiians. It is these three organizations that bring this captivating music to you in your own home on the Victrola. . Hereare a few of the many numbers in the Victor Record catalog: Walts (Guitar Deel) s r.l.x.l..‘-..-an..hm-m-k-.w.unquu.-m ‘Waltz Medley (Guitar Pale K. Lua and David Kaili of the Irena West Royal Hawaiians Irene West Royal Hawaiians 37767 Wailana Waltz Irene West Royal Hawaiians "Alacha cel Hawaiian 65348 Kuu Home—Natice Planiation Song s.n.u-.-u3=: ‘Tushine ‘Toots Paka Hawsiian Troupe 70271 Toots Paka Medley , Toots Paka Hawaiian Troupe uvfi'fim D. S. MARSH 46 Franklin Street Norwich almost everyone who hears it. ‘Ten-inch Double-faced Victor Records, 75 conts each. < and charm to fhw;iian music that makes And the way to hear it Americaare the famous Hawaiian * New London 230 State Street