Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 30, 1916, Page 7

Funeral Directors and Embalmers WM. H. ALLEN SETH N. TAYLOR DAVID H. WILSON 88 Main St. NOTICE All persons having bills aginst the School Department of the Town of Norwich present 1ame on or before September 10th to H. M. LEROU, Secretary. IF I HAD IT TO DO OVER AGAIN 1 Would Go To The NORWICH COMMERCIAL SCHOOL seems to be the verdict of those who have come to the Norwich Commercial School after attending other schools six months to two years. While many of these stu- dents have come to us for completion or repair work, or the use of our Employment Department or Office Equip- ment, others feel that they have lost out completely by a wrong choice of school at the start. You ought to make the right choice in the beginning. Save time and insure success by enrolling with the Norwich Commercial School now. e we call your attention to our large display of FINE JEWELRY, WATCHES, PINS. LAVALIERS, RINGS and DIAMONDS. Here you are al- ways_ certain to find ; the best in quality, the most original in design and last, but not least, the most reasonable in price. Why not pay us a visit? F. W. GUILD, Jeweler rfone 799-3 21 Broadway ICE CREAM WHOLESALE and RETAIL Cream Guaranteed to be Absolutely Pure PETER COSTANDI Phone 571 112 Franklin Street RIA"!IY .»Sx BATTERIES CHARGED, REPAIRED AND SOLD Ask about our Loan Batteries for 50c a ‘week. LOOK FO THIS SIGN ¢ SERVICE Try us for Welding and Brazing. The Gillette-Vibber Co. FRANKLIN STREET, Norwich WILLIAM C. YOUNG Successor_to STETSON & YOUNG CARPENTER and BUILDER Best work and materials at right prices by skilled labor. Telephone 60 West Main St. Trommer's Evergreen Beer REAL GFRMAN LAGER is on draught at H. JACKEL & CO. . WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus- Iness before the public, there is no medium better than through the ad- pestisivg. columns Norwich, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1916. THE WEATHER. Conditions. Late reports from West Indian sta- tions fall definitely to locate the posi- tion of the tropical disturbance report- ed Tuesday morning as being south of Porto Rico. There are some indica- tions that it is south of Haitl. Gen- erally fair and cool weather continues in northern and eastern districts. There is no weil marked storm center In any part of the country, hence fair weather with a continuation of moderate tem- pearture is indicated east of the Mis- sissippi for the next 48 hours. Winds: The winds along the porth Atlantic coast will be moderate west to southwest; falr weather; middle Atlantic coast, light southwest; fair weather. Forecast. Northern New England: Generally fair Wednesday acd probably Thurs- day. Southern New England and Eastern New York: Partly cloudy and some- what warmer Wednesday;* Thursday tair. Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday: ‘Ther. Bar. 7 a m... ... B2 80.25 2Z2m ..... 70 30.26 6 p. Meveosoon. 66 30.26 Highest 75, lowest 49. Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: 'Fair. Tuesday’s weather: As predicted. Sun, Moon and Tide: ” Bun I _High || Moon Rises. | Sets. || Water.|| Sets. & m 5.10 5.11 5.12 81 % 518 1 . 5.14 2 .“ 5.16 3 5.17 Six hours after high water It is low tide, which is followed by flood tide. GREENEVILLE Field Day at Playgrounds a Success— Entertainment in Honor of Bi day—Personals. The fleld day at the playgrounds at the Greeneville Grammar school, proved a great success Tuesday after- There were over 100 children A noon. present with parents and friends programme of pretty folk dances given by the children. The Tollowing is the pragramme, Shoemaker darce, dance of greeting, How do you do, my partner, Farmer in the Dell, Cat and Mouse, ' London Bridge, and Little Sally Waters. Following the dancing an athletic programme in charge of Mr. Walsh was given by the playground * boys. The events and winners follow: Standing broad jump—Gleason, first, 6 ft. 2 in.; Delaney, second, 6 ft. 1 1-2 in.; Hoffman, third, 6 ft. m. Running broad jump—Vaudry, first, 11 ft. 6in.; Shea, second, 10 ft.; H. Cohn, third, 9 ft. 7 1-2 in. Hop, skip and jump—Hofiman, first, 25 ft. 5 in.; Ryan, second, 24 ft. 7 in.; Gleanson, third 24 ft. 2 in. Three-legged race—C. Fuller and H. Cohn first; Hoffman and_ J. Shea, second; F. Mileski and J. Hoffman, third. 50 yard dash—Vaundry, first; Ryan, second; Gleason, third. 60 yard dash for boys under 11 years—J. Fox, first; J. Hoffman, sec- ond. ‘Wheelbarrow race—F. Hoffman and Reed, first; J. Hoffman and Mfleskle, second. Wheelbarrow race for boys under 11 vears—Ed. Walomeski and J. Wez- burski, first; J. Haslen and Kaphaml, | second. After the athletic programme a vic- trola concert was enjoved. Several vocal selections were rendered by Harry Malaney. They wers America I Love You, and A Little Bit of} Heayen. Raymond Woods sang Mem- ories. The programme will ba re- peated at Mt. Pleasant stresct school today. Entertained in Honor of Birthday. Miss Myrtle atrice King, daugnter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick King of Prospect Park, entertained a number of her young friends Monday afier- noon in honor of her twelfth birthday. Each guest received a favor. ] color scheme of the decorations w yellow and white. During the after- noon many games were played and musical selections were enjoyed. iie- ireshments were ser tess. Phyllis Rozycki, Y Buchanan, Viola Levitsky, Gertrude Olze, Jeame Theve, Mildred Cass, Marignne Blackledge, Helen VanDyne, Anna Hanson. Miss Myrtle received many handsome gifts. Personals and Notes. Felix Joseph Keenan is spending a week’s vacation with friends at Rocky Point. Joseph Portelance and family are Pleasant ew visitors for a two weeks’ vacation. Frank Leonard and John Reardon have returned from spepding a week’s vacation at the K. of C. outing club at Pleasant View. Mrs. William Chappell and 1i. Ethel Eastland of Fitchville were the guests of Mrs. O. R. Buddirgton of Eighth street Tuesday. by Torrington.—The West Torrington Congregational church is making elab- orate plans for the observance of its 175th anniversary Oct. 21. OLD-TIME REMEDY MAKES PURE BLOOD Purify your blood by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. This medicine hae been and still is the people’s medicine be- cause of its reliable character and its wonderful success in the treatment of the common diseases and ailments— srofula, catarrh, rheumatism, dyspep- sia, loss of appetite, that tired feeling, general debility. Hood's Sarsaparilla has been tested forty years. Get it today. GAGER Funeral Director and Embalmer Prompt service day or night 642-2. Tel. Lady Assistant TheiBulletine, (Two Republican Conventions Here belegntes Elected by Nineteenth and Twentieth Senatorial Districts—George L. Chesbrough and George W. Shedd Chosen From Nineteenth District—Contests Among the Shoestring Delegates. The Republican conventions of the 19th and 20th senatorial districts were held in the town hell in this city Tuesday. The 19th district which comprises Norwich, Preston and Led- yard met in the forenoon to select two delegates at large, and members of various committees. The conven- tion was called to order by Albert J. Bailey of the state central committee and upon motion of William H. Allen of this city, Mr. Bailey was made chairman of the convention. Edgar B. Worthingtonewas chosen to fill the o fice of cleark, and after taking his place at the desk read the call. William B. Mitchell of Preston, H. M. Lerou of this city, and O. J. Broclk- way, Preston, were chosen a commit- tee on credentials for the convention. George L. Chesbro of thts city, and George V. Shedd of Preston were elected delegates at large. William H. Allen and Herbert M. Lerou were ap= pointed 3 committee to notify Mr Chesbro of his appointment ang, present him to the convention. Officers chosen foliow. Vice President—Albert J. Ralley, this city. Permanent _ Organization—William B. Mitchell, of Preston. Credentials—William H. Allen of Norwich. Resolutions—William I. Allen, Led- yard. Rules—Herbert M. Lerou, Norwich. The following delegates comprised the conventio Edgar B. Worthington, Willlam H. Allen, Albert J. Bailey, and Herbert M. Lerou of this city, William I. and G. F. Goodenough of Le v, George W. Mansfield, E. penter and William ¥ Mitchell of Preston. Following the adjournment of the convention Albert E J. Bailey invited the delegates to the ‘Wauregan hotel for dinner. Contest in Shoestring District. A contest developed in the conven- tion of the 20th or Shoestring district held in the town hall Tuesday noon. The convention was called to order by George H. Bradford of the state cen- tral committee and Angus Park of Hanover was chosen chairman. George H. Robinson of Stonington wasg chosen clerk. When nominations for the first of the two delegates at large were called for Arthur M. Brown of Jewett City was nominated by Louis J. Fontaine of Baltic, and Johnson T. Beckwith of East Lyme was aiso nominated. A ballot s _orlered and Louis J. Fon- taine and Dan D. Home were appoint- ed tellers. The count showed 23 votes for Mr. Brown and 9 for Mr. Beck- with, and Mr. Brown was declartd elected. For second delegate Charles E. Gates of East Lyme was chosen. Oth- er_elections were as follows: Vice President—Benjamin H. Hew- itt, Stonington. Peranent Organization—John N. Lewis, Voluntowz. Credentials—D. W. Willlams, Col- chester. Resolutions-——Henry A. Stahle, Ston- ington. Rules—Elisha, Waterman, Lebanon. At the close of the convention the delegates were dined at the Waure- gan House by Angus Park, The 20th or Shoestring district com- prises the towns of Bozrah, Colches- ter, East Lyme, Franklin, Griswold, Lyme, Lebanon, Lisbon, Montville, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Sprague, Stonington, Voluntown and Water- ASKS FORECLOSURE ON A JUDGMENT LIEN Thomas F. Foran Brings Action For Payment of $1386.66. Thomas F. Foran of New London has brought suit to foreclose 2 judge- ment lien for $1,386.66, and to aside n transfers of _prope against n Billings of the Road d trict, Stonington, and his faiker, San- ford Billings, W. Biiling ties, including Lyme, the Mariner: New London and B. New London. The suit gr ancial transac the busin and his brother, William and other interested par- Arthur Miner of Old Savings bank of L. Armstrong of ws out of the conduc ntic Menhaden Oil and G whicn many people lost The papers nable to the London ¢ 7 of September superior co ty on the 1916. The papers served disclose that Mr. Foran secured ju 1 ron Billings last which lings owns two tract fo April as not been paid. New Leondon and o in | The claim is made that on 13 | 1914, Byron Billings executed a rte gage on the East Lyme land for $3,000 in favor of his brother, Willlom W. Billings, which was without consider- ation and was made when L s in- solvent. Another im is t the, next month, Av t 1914, Byron Bill- ings_executed a morts: 0 on his New London fa- ther, Sanford ale lege to have t con. side of de- fraud MiSS MARGARET McCAFFREY ELECTED STATE EDITOR Norwich Girl Appointment at Total Gets Abstinence Cecnvention. Varifous resolution were acted upon sesslon Tuesday convention _of Absti at the foremoon the 47th annual Catholic Total Torrington. O the in resolutions ence Unton the which wa. rmed elleg iance to the Catholic church, extendes the thanks the society to Bishop John J. Nilan for interest in’ the temperance cause reaffirmed legiance to Pope Benedict A resolution nouncing publica- tlons derogato church and urging that they be debarred from the mails was sed. It was voted to apply for admittance an al- to the Federation of United Catholic Societies. A proposition to create the office of state counci was rejected as was also a proposal to seleet a standard uniform for the Tierney Cadets Officérs were chosen as follows: Right Rev. John J. Nilan, spiritual director; Rev. John J. Fitzgerald, Po- quonock, president: John W. Hibbert, second vice president; s Katherine T. Blake, New Haven, third vice pres- ident; ¥ Kinney, PBranford, secretary Dunn, Middle- tos treasurer. argaret McCaffery, Norwich, state edltor; ank Grippe, Middletown. M bury, and Will D to_the national convention. voted to hoid the annual fleld day exercises in Torrington. CORONER ANNOUNCES FINDING IN VOLUNTOWN MURDER Says Gravelin Met Death By Axe In Hands of Clarence Simmonds. Having completed his_investigation into the Voluntown murder case, Cor- oner Franklin H. Brown said Tuesday night that his finding is to the effect that Mitchell Gravelin met dcath by an axe in the hands of Clarence Sim- monds. The coroner examined five witnesses in all, Clarence Simmonds, the accused man, who is in the county jail in this city, Sadie Wheeler, Sim- monds’ housekeeper over whom the trouble is said to have started, Mrs. Belisle, a neighbor, Mrs. Gravelin, wife of the murdered man, and Medical Examiner Jennings of Voluntown. The murder was committed a week ago Sunday in_Simmonds’ house at Vol- untown. Simmonds made good hi escape but was captured in Provi- dence the next morning and brought here. He is now awaiting trlal for murder in the Superior Court which convenes next week. For Civil Service. The United States civil service com- mission announce open _competitive examination on September 16 for minor typewriter-ordnance and en- gineer departments at large—to fill existing vacancy in the Springfield armory, Springfield, Mass. The us- ual entrance salary is $720 a year. On September 12 and 26, the com- mission wil] hold an examination for the departmental service, for stenog- rapher and typewrlter. From _the register of eligibles resulting from these examinations certification will be made to fill approximately 200 new ositions in the departments at Wash- ington. The entrance salary is $900 to $1,000_a e Of Boston. Mass. MANY NORWICH VISITORS ALONG NARRAGANSETT BAY Past Weelc One of Unusual Activity at Pleasure Resorts. (Special to The Bulletin.) Providence, R. I, Aug. 29.—The past week was one of unusual acuvity at the numerous pleasure resorts and summer colonies along the shores of N ansett k and visitors from Norwich and inity were frequeatly met with. The season of 1916 al- though it has passed Its meridian, shows evidences of being prolonzed and cottages and quarters usually va- cated by the middle of Septemner are being engaged for a month and ev weeks later. s. Harry Beebe of Norwich Town was one of the week-end visitors with friends at Pleasant View. Mrs. O. Johnson and dau last week's vi ., where they rem before returning to was the 1000 tea m An- ho glven by her aunt, nr Jeach Cora Fish and her daughters, the Misses Rena and Bernice Fish, of Willimantic, were guests of Mr. and les Bellows at their nome in , the past week., and Mrs. William spending a. few days with former’s brother, Charles Warner family, of Smithfield avenue, nd Mrs. have been Thomas Donahoe of guests of relatives ity the past week. During one day was spent at Rock: here they enjoyed a shore s Palmer of Norwich is on Narragansett ave- until the middle of t of Mr. and Mrs. James F. at their home on Main , Artic. Harry Covey of Greeneville _spent veek-end with friends at Watch and . Car] Swanson of Bal- tic ‘have be i the hospitality during the llette of Noank is at Tiverton for a few day M who ha James McDermott of Norwlch, been spending a féw with her sister, Mrs. Edward Farrel of Onleyville, left Saturday for a few days in Worcester, as the guest of another sister, Mrs. Stephen Cassidy. An automobile ty consisting Mr. and Mrs. Clemont Lawler, Edward Glibbs, Frank No and Miss Mabel Noyes, of Lebanon, visited Rocky it last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis, their daughters, Radis ‘Eleanor and Norwich, were guests ? brot| Frank Daivs of Smith street this city on Weanesday. y are on a weel’s automobile trip through southeastern New Engiand. Miss Jennie McIntyre, who has been visiting on Block Island during the month, has returned to her home in Norwich. Miss Agnes Young has returned to her home in Norwich from Block Is- land Mr. and Mrs. John wich are spending a few relatives at Barrington. ohnson of Nor- days with Miss Winifred Carpenter of Nor- wich is the guest of cousins in East Providence until the middle of Sep- tember. On Tuesday last she was a member of an automobile party that went to Nantasket Beach for dfnner and on Friday enjoyed a day’s outing with relatives_in a motorboat down Narraganseit Bay. Mr. and Mrs. George Hathaway and Miss Frances Hathaway of Norwich are spending a few days with relatives at Valley F Joseph M. Berard of Willlmantic is spending a few days at Arctic Center, where he is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Archambauit. Miss Florence Piche of Moosup has been enjoving the hospitalities of her cousin, M; nnie Jarvis of Main street, Pascoag. Miss Fannie Leonard of Norwich is the guest of relatives on Harrison street, Providence, until over Labor Day. —_— Burned Putting Out Fire. An alarm from box 48 called out the New London fira department at 11 o'clock Sunday morning for a small dlaze in the kitchen of the residence of Albert Boardman at 67 Ocean avenue. An exploding oil stove ignited a win- dow curtain and the flames would have made rapid headway bat for the quick- ness of Mr. Boardman, who succeeded in extinguishing them with rugs. Qne hand was severely burned before he had accomplished his task. Engagement Announced. Mr, and Mrs. John Bloom of West Main street announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah to Paul ‘Siekel NORWICH BULLETIN,” WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1916 LOUIS BLOOM HELD AS WHITE SLAVER May Baker’s Testimony Sends Him 6~ Superior Court Under $1,200 Bonds. Under the grilling examination of lawyers in police court in New Lon- don, May Rose Baker, also known as Margaret Bernard, a i7-yearlold Nor- wich girl told with remarkable frank. ness the story of her experiences at the home of Mary Rose Benditto, 524 Bank street, after she had been taken to the houss by Louis Bloom on Jjan- uary 17, last, for alleged immoral pur.. poses. In relating her story on the witness stand, the girl opened up one complete page of her life’'s book and as a result, Louis Bloom, alleged white slaver, was bound over to the next term of the superior court in bonds of $1,200, by Judge Willlam B. oft. Bioom, whose arrest was brought about last Thursday tHrough the de- tective activities of Patrolman Ham- mond, appeared in court on the charge of harboring a female for the purposes of prostitution and receiving proceeds of prostitution. Miss Baker, under direct examina- tion, testified she was born in_Brook- lyn,’ N. Y. Dec. 25, 1890. She has made ber Home in Norwich since 1911, when she came hgre at the age of 1% to become a nurse girl in a private family. She testified to meeting Bloom In a lunch room at Norwich, Sunday, Jan. 16, last. Bloom flirted with her she said, finally picked up a conversa- tion. “He said he had met me be- fore,” she testified, “but I do not re- call ever seeing him before. He asked me to make an appointment for later in the day, and explained that he could get me a job in New London, working as a tatloress. Later he said he might find work for me in a silk mill. “I made an appointment with him, but had no intention of keeping it I was living at that time in the Perk- ins block at Norwich. I had been working in a mill, but was discharged the Saturday night previous, so his of- fer to find me a position in New Lon- don was quite agreeable to me. An hour after the time I had set to meet Bloom I was passing along the street and met him. “We had some talk and I finally agreed to ride to New London with him. Arriving in New London we walked down Bank street and he left me at the corner of Reed street, while he went into a house further down the street. I waited some time and upon his failure to return after a short time went to a lunch room. As I was leaving the restaurant I samv Bloom outside. He said the lady at the house where he had been call- ing wanted to see me. there. “Entering the Gouse he ad a the woman and said, ‘Here's the glrl’ While I staved in the kitchen Bloom and the woman, who I later learned was Ma went intc another room and 4 whis- pered conversation. Nothing was said to me. RBloom and I left the house shortiy after 7 o'clock, after had agreed to refgrn for dinner the following day. He accompanied me to the railroad station and I took a train for Norwich. “The following forenoon I returned to New London by traln and was surprised to find Bloom waiting for me on the station platform. He car- ried my suitcase to the house and remained there for some time. I supposed I was going there to board, until just before leaving he said that $2 house. I knew what he re: “Bloom went awa; turn for two week: prior to his arrival and did not re- Mary Rose came to my room anq wanted the loan $15. She said she needed it badly, and I, out of sympathy gave it to her. Later I heard talking outside of my door. Then Bloom entered. We talked about matters generally and then he told me that Mary Rose had -given him $15. I asked him about the bills and he said there were two five dollar notes, two twos and a one. it was the same money I had given Mary Rose earlier in the day he girl also told of a statement made to her by Bloom, that he would not have brought her there had he known he was to receive only $25. She stayed at the Rose house from Jan. to May 3 and admitted en- tertaining many men lers during that time. Between N 3 ang the time of her sensational attempt to end her life off the Central Vermont pier late in July, the girl worked in restaursfits and hotels about the city. Patrolman Hammond, who arrested Bloom, was called to the stand and testified that the accused had admit- ted having an acquaintance with Mary Rose for about two years. Although Mary Rose was also n to New London from the cou Vorwich, to appear as a wit- ss if necessary, she was not called. She did not appear in the court, be- ing detained in Police headquarters. ADD PERS Rev. D. Pollock of 30 Spalding street has gone with his family to spend the rest of the season in a cot- tage at Crescent Beach. TAFTVILLE Meeting of Taftville Football Club — Memorial Services at Sacred Heart Church—Personals and Notes. The Taftville football club held special meeting Monday evening In th club rooms on Providence street. Bi Brown presided at the meetin, directors of the club were reelected for the ensuing year. T3 tends this year to have a team on the field and they ar bring the Bulletin cup to the local club. Two new players have been cured and it looks like a strong team for the village this fall WEDDING. > Lemoine—Gouvin. At the Sacred Heart church Monday morning at nine o'clock Joseph Le- moine of Baltic and Miss Ivonne G vin of Taftville were unitea m mar riage by Rev. U. O. Bellerose. The couple were attended by a sister of the greom as bridesmaid and a broth er of the bride as best man. A r ception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony. Wohlleben ‘After Walker. Another challenge for Robert Wal- ker the speed merchant of Bal been issued, this time by Wi Wohlleben, who it will be remembered made the record run from Taftville to Tafts station and back in 15 minutes and five seconds. Wohlleben has been training daily and is now in the best condition that is possible. Wohllet ben, who formerly weighed 210 pourds now tips the scales at 165. For the past two months the rigid training of ‘Wohlleben has consisted of a two mile run in the morning ard a two mile Tun at night. The road work has been done between Occum and Taft- ville. The Taftville runner has many supporters who are ready to back ‘Wohlleben against the Baltic star of the cinder path at any time and place. It is hoped that a match can be ar- ranged between these two runners. BN Memorial Service. A memorial service for the deceased zx;embsrl_o the Ponemah Council, K. 0£3 0 Bheld We went | I The morning | | of I knew by that description that | Tparents, Tep lowest prices of the season. this store today. them. and $2.98. to $12.50. at greatly reduced prices. —trimmed and untrimmed. Wome opport or 0d4d lot of Children" Pink and Sk Ribbed Hosiery, value at 4 for 25c or a Dair : 7c Our entire ‘White Socks with fancy tops that sold at 25c-—reduced to One case of Boys' Balbrige Shirts and Drawers, value uced to 5 ion Su value Monday morning at tt officiated, of was church Phil a to the church time. OBITUARY Henry Vogtmann. Vogtmann died at his hom venue on Tues y evening clock ter an illness with on Henr Hunte out o 8 heart trouble and com n of long duration. Mr.Vogtmann was with- in one month of being 710 years of age and was one of the oldest and best known resident of 3 Form- erly employed mills, quiet- vived George he a Postponed. eting of the Pinochi Tub, to have heen hel Tuesday has been pos:poned until nex Personals and Notes. Miss Ora Trudeau has returned, aft- er spending two weeks wi friends in Putnam. h Ennis Paisley ¢ is enjoying a two we: his home here. employved in Mill No. tion at Caroline Prue iIs the zuest of adie J. n of South A. street few Mi Mis for a 3 acceptel a_ po- Hopkins and Allens of Norw returned, afte speat with edford. Robert a two wee Brierly * vacation in New Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Varley and amily have returned from a vacation spent at Canterbury, N. H. na Miller has returned vacation spent in and Greeneville, R. L Mi; Jackson has returned, after spending a few days as the guest of Miss Caroline Prue of Eagle- ville, Miss Chris from a two weeks’ Providence Misses Hildegarde and Crowe have returned from ¢ stay with frends in Worce Manchaug, Mass. Richard Dunse, who has been em- ployed in the oil fields at Fellows, Cal, is spending a two months’ vasation at his home on Front street. Robert: month’s ter and Manager Pilling had his sprinter, who is to race Walker of Baltiz, out on the road Tuesday nigh: and he seems to be in the best of condition. Denny Murphy of the Lawrence team was a visitor at his home nere Monday nisht. Denny left Tuesday morning to rejoin his team at New Haven. Charged With Violating Liquor Law. John Murphy, a barkeeper at No. 94 Water street, New London, was arrest- ed Sunday evening charged with vio- lating the liquor laws. He was repre- sented In_court Monday by Attorney John C. Geary, who requested a con- tlnuance until Saturday, Sept. 2, which was granted by the court. Murphy was released on a bond of $260. Bethlehem.—The residents of Beth- lehem are preparing for their big sheep oast’and barbecue‘whichiwill take 1 orteous & s Summer Hats @t clearance prices. ty the woman who wants We offer a choice of our entire stock of Women’s and Misses’ Dress Hats, no matter what former price has been at. jichel o -~ New Fall Goods In many departments of the store new goods for Fall are being shown—while Summer Goods are marked at the So make it a point to visit Whatever your wants we can supply NEW LINGERIE AND VOILE WAISTS We make an excellent showing of the newsst Fall styles in Lingerie and Voile Waists—prices are $1.98, $2.50 Women’s New Fall Dress Skirte, many smart novel- ties and desirable styles and colorings—price rang= $5.50 Remember—We are offering the balance of our stock of Summer apparel—Suits, Coats, Skirts, Waists, Etc., _ ADVANCE SHOWING OF VELVET HATS We are making an attractive showing of New Velvet Hats for Fall—all the best shapes, both large and small This is a splendid to piece out the season. 98¢ Special Values In Summer Weight Hosiery The special offerings of Summer Weight Hosiery and Un- derwear will continue al Ithis week. Note these offerings: One case of Women’s Full- fashioned, Black G Pk Hosiery, value 87%c a pair- reduced’ to 5 Black Silk uze weignt, Lisie value Women's Hosiery, 60c a pair 39c 0da lot of Summer U wear, including Vests Union Suits, value 19 & by St | ‘Women's ion Suits, lace trimmed, sizes 4, 5 and value 50c—special price.. 0dd lot of Women's Wome: Union Suits, t Vests, le they last Eriee Mzesiid o anate Ve (Only two to a custom: S0c—special Drice.......... 19¢ ut 50 dozen Women's Straight Ribbed Vests, ascorted 19€ value These are regular 25c value, reduced to 19c each. value 25¢ 25¢ VERSAILLES PAPER MILL TO CHANGE HANDS Has Been Purchased By Thames River Specialties Company. The Versailles plant of the Strawboard comp: has been chased by the Thames River S ies Co., will take charze as the nas ired a E rsailles ducting the business fro chester office. Harry St e past been the management the trip ar nd Manchester each day. , 1916, a rederick lizabeth, Willcox Mrs Howard MARRIED. —FOY—In Plainfield, by__Rev. Willian ce” King of Mo s Julia Foy of DIED VOGTMANN-—In Taftville, Henry Vostmann, aged 69 month: hu 15 Main Street | FUNERAL DIRECTORS ~—AND— EMBALMERS Lady Assist Telephone 328-3 HENRY E. CHURCH WM, SMITH ALLEN DR. SHAHAN, Speciafist on Diseases of the BLOOD AND STOMACH. Rheumatism (including Neuritis), Skin Troubles, Bloody Sputum, Run- down Conditions, Premature ' Aging, Hardening of the ~Arteries. _Culturs treatment only for Blood Diseases. Simple and reliable prevention of Ty- phoid, Rabies and Lockjaw. Hours: 10-11 a. m.; 2-4 and 7-8 p. m. No outside visits after & p. m. o BT Shea & Burke 41 Main Street Funeral Directors