Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 30, 1916, Page 2

Murray’s Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN. OFFER No. 1 $12.00 For Your Old Machine During this sale only, we will buy old s machine, regardless of the make, age, or condition and pay you $12.00 for it. Do not miss this opportunity of trading your old machine for one of the best in the world. your 7ing A Parlor Ornament when closed as Mr. Ellis, silk artist, will give ever y name sitched with belding fine shaded silk,free of charge. SECOND INTRODUCTORY SALE OF The Free Sewing Machine Prompted by the tremendous success of our first Introductory Sale of THE FREE Sewing Machine we will again beginning this morning conduct another sale of these famous sewing machines and offer the same very attractive inducements as we did sev- eral months ago which created so much en- thusiasm. sstrated stration Week SFRPECIAL COME IN AND LEARN OUR EASY TERM PAYMENTS ting the demonstration a silk souvenir, her Have You a Sewing Machine In Your Home? Every home needs a dependable sewing ma chine, for it is the most efficient aid to econ- omy that 3 family can own. that it enables you to make on your home sewing pays for it in a few short monihs, Therefore, in these time of high cost of liv- ing we ask you HOW CAN YOU AFFORD T@ BE WITHOUT ONE? To Make it Easy to Own a “Free’ We Will Make the Following Offers During Demon- The savings OFFER No. 2 A $10.00 Dress Form Free To the bride or customer who has no old sewing ma- chine to sell us, we have ar- ranged to give FREE OF CHARGE one “Acme” Ad- justable Collapsible Dress Form, the retail which is $10.00. price of The H. ©. Murray Co. WILLIMANTIC OFFICE, 67 Church St. Telephone 210-2. VOLUNTARILY INCREASES L TAX LIST $286,600 Unexpected and “Public-spirited Ac- tion of American Thread Company —Of Benefit to City and Town. = It became known Saturday that the Americafi Thread company had volun- tarily increased its tax list $286,600. By this increase in the tax list of the company the town of Windham and the city of Willimantic ‘will receive a very libera] increase in the amount paid by the company on their prop- erty. By this the company, which is the largest taxpayer in the city, shows its desire for the betterment and wel- fare of the city and its people. Dur- ing the past year the company has in- creased the value of its property by the erection of buildings and the lay- ing of sidewalks about the premises. These improvements not only affect the thread company but are appre- ciated by all the people who have the welfare of the city at heart, PROHIBITION CANDIDATSS Make Ten-minute Speeches, Sett Forth Policies and Platform. J. Frank Hanly, formerly governor of Indiana and at present the prohibi- tion candidates for president, and Ira Landrith, candidate. for vice presi- dent, arrived in Willimantic about 12.30 o'clock Saturday noon and de- livered two ten-minute speeches. The candidates were met at the train by members of tte local town committee who escorted them to Lincoln square, where the men were introduced and explained their policies and platform. These candidates are making a tour of the country in an endeavor to se- cure a million votes at the next elec- tion. While in this state they were accompanied by a number of the pro- hibition candidates on the state tick- et. In the automobile with the candi- dates was Thomas M. Waller of New London, former governor of the . After’ the speeches all conn with the party boarded _the train which took them to New York where they were to deliver speeches dur the evening. A number of stops were made along the route. GOLDEN WEDDING Celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Pierre S. Reeves Saturday—Were Married in Baltic. Mr celeb and Mrs. Pierre Salime Reeves ed their solden wedaing anni- versary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeon B. Palhus on Pieasarf® street on Saturday. Many friends and neigh- bors called to extend their best wish to the couple who were surrounded by children and grandchildren. 3 gifts. fiowers and cards were received, all wishing the couple many more h Mrs. F ars of u, was bor: Oct. 22 hooa land whi ears of who Py s married. s born in Seton Flat, 49. When he his parents ., after which moved to Webste: they came to Baltic. Mr. and Mrs. Reeves in the Sacred H vere married 28, ears nd Mrs. Recves Willimantic their home, of with their daughter a t whose home the anni- y was held. Although Mr. Reeves has a slight lameness, the re sult of a fall some time ago, he is e ing good health, while Mrs. Reeves is very active. ENTHUSIASTIC RALLY HELD BY REPUBLICANS MOTORIST BLAMELESS * But Driver of Motorcycle Held Re- sponsible for Collision. A motorcycle and an automobile fiz- ured in a slight accident on Main street Sunday afternoon when the driver of the former endeavored to turn around. The automobile, which is owned by Mr. O'Brien of South Cov- entry, was going up Main street at a slow rate of speed. The driver of the motoreycle, who was on the right side of the road, turned directly in front of the automobile, which was about to pass him, and consequently the two came together. Mr. O'Brien brought his car to a stop before much damage was done. The latter report- ed the matter to ‘the police who al- lowed him to proceed on his way. La- ter the owner of the motoreycle came to the police headquarters to com- plain but upon being questioned he stated that he did not give any sig- nal before he made the turn. Wit- nesses of the affair stated that the driver of the automobile was in no way to IName, as he was driving his r slowly at the time and he was given no signal by the other man. Visitation of Rockville Moose. Sunday, about thirty members of Rockville lodge of Moose journeyed to this city by automobile and were ex- tended a welcome by members of the local lodge. The Moose Home on Pleasant street was thrown open to the visitors and they were given & royal good time. FUNERALS. George H. Baker. The funeral of George H. Baker, who died at his home S night, Mansfield Depot held from the of that place 0 o'clock. Rev. Rev, Mr. Bury Twd mem- urday ch at 2 Mr. Klein, ted officiated at the se! bers of the St. John's Commandery of this citv and four members of the Uriel Commandery of Merrow acted as bearers. Burial was in the Westford Hill cemetery under the direction of Funeral Director Jay M. Sheparad. Mrs. George A. Reynolds. The Funeral services for Mabel A. Reynolds, widow of George A. Rey- nolds, who died at her home in Mans- fldd Depot Saturday night, were held from her late home Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The funeral was private. After the vices the body was brought to this city where it will be shipped to Mystic for burial in the Im Grove cemetery of that place. Fu- Director Jay M. Shepard had of the arrangement: Prisoner Said “Shock”—Otners “Plain Booze.” In the police court Saturday morn- Said peace, to he en- of not gui The ac- ed on the complaint Joseph sne who occupy the tenement underncath the Cadys. Both nd his wife told the of the ble at the house after Cady had come home under the influence of liquor. Chief E. H. Rich- mond_als tified to what he knew of the Cady told the court that his condi- on was a fered som knew of no to a shock which he ago and that he to which the oth- er witn testified. After hearing his_story court found Cady not guilty on the breach of peace charge. On the charge of intoxication the case was continued for two weeks, during which the accused was to be on pro- bation. Norwich Damaged Auto Taken Home. The automebile ging to William Bes r which ran in- rega; at Williams' crossing on rnoon, was taken away noon. It was necessary i of the car on a ner it was taken Brisf Mention. It’s a ration the boys appreciate, is this re- freshing mint-flavored pick-me-up. ? q It brings added vigor for it allays thirst, helps appetite and digestion, keeps the mouth sweet and cool. Send some to your soldier boy—it’s small in cost, big in benefit. Write Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., 1624 Kesner Bldg.,’ Chicago for the Spearmen’s book on Gum-ptisn. Don’t forget WRIGLEYS after every meal Miss Grace Young of this city was BRIEF STATE NEWS to the First Swedish Baptist church [at th Vi s p 5 B T 3 L st ] e home rof her parents in Wind- —_— = - —————————— Senator Brandegee and Congressman | Visitor in New Haven Saturday. of New York, and one to the Kallman | sor. % MOGSUP ter, Carl Dorflinger, Roy Eyers, and | Freeman Address Big Gathering on| Andrew F. Gates of Hartford spent| Granby—a shortage of $4,000 was|Scandinavian Orphanage in Brooklyn. N ek i Richard Daggett. Saturday Even e discovered yesterday ‘In the accounts| Fair Haven—About s dozen of the | tatuas EHetoriery comiy e omats ac ros s eYe , 2 4 g ltems of Interest. 2 A James T.ee, a member of Company | OfLqWn Treasurer Orrin Case of East | New York trolleymen, who quit work | cards, announcing the openinz Wed- | Hallowe’en Social With Diverting & - Many attended the republican rally | Ja ~ nsmber of Company| Granby. on the system therc when the big|nesday, Nov. 1, of the annuM exhi- Tricks and Games—Mayor D, P E(]le'?r);d[||M\r}2:-i(;ZnHsmng his brother, | held in I\{zh‘o[rlk;‘niun hall l.\';\ll\lr y 8y in Hartford, - the i G ike was declared, have come to this | bition ~exhibition of paintings and & e Edw. 3 g % evening. United States Senator Franl as. 3 elton—DMrs. arlotte Lund of | city and have tak itions the | bronze Better get ready for the Dunn at Dem Rally. William ~Bellivance was in Boston | B, Brandegee and Congressman Rich- | Miss Jessie Hatfield of this city has | New York, who ‘died on Oct. 15, left | trolleys here. idh i s e R e B e winter - < Friday on busin He made the trip jard P. Freeman, of New London, were | been i some time with her |$16,000, but left no relati known to Yy \president of the society, the formal " held o Hn‘l- in his automobile. the principal speakers. The large au- | parents in Deep River. the executor under her will. She gave| Windsor—Miss Mary Harriman, the | voception will be omitted this year. * ing at the| Many locar meon's want to Plainfield | dience of electors of this city listened T —— $7,000 to friends, and divided the re- | daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Frederick ' % F i S bobbiarl. The | Friday night to the grange supper |Very attentively to the remarks of STONINGTON maining $9,000 in nine .equal parts.|W. Harriman of Windsor, has resign- in bobbing for ab- | peld thers. both speakers. George E. Hinman, at- Five of them go to the Elm Park |ed as matron of the Orphans’ Home, | Brazil contributes by far the greater Th k o wooughnuts | = rlorence Dotglas was a visi. | torney general of the stats, acted 4 e ond Duffy Ex. | FOMe Of Rest at Sheiton, Conn, three | Concord, N. H. She will take a rest coffee. e uaKer " Fhriacns [ tor at the home_of Miss boris bet. | GlAirman of the meeting and intro- | Cummings, Guilfoile and Duffy Ex- o s e d the speakers. dates for offices present | ter Friday and Saturday. ins e pound Democratic Doctrine Under Mrs. John C, Gallu takin, Republican Banner—Meeting in Aid Kerman, p is g a P 3 I . ! . ticket, were on the platform also. Both > . and Glenwood 3 Ty | peasire trip (o Louiavine, xcn, "+ | Hekel, wers on the Blattorm sise- Do | SR L R % Doris Pot- Democratic Rally. on the, issues of the campaign on the 3 — 3 4 _Julia Lyon, issues "of especlal interest to the vot- | The Cummings-Guilfoile-Duffy com- Tuckerman,| A democratic rally was held Friday bination of democratic spellbinders ers of this section. The raily was Ranges and Heating Stoves are standard goods. » The Electric Oil Heaters are safe and reliabie. Come in and let us show you. LINCOLN'S Furniture Store Telephone 285-3 Main and Union Streets Willimantic, Conn. DR. F. C. JACKSON DENTIST 752 Main Street, Hours—9 a. m. to § p. m. Willimantic Phone 44 s JAY M. SHEPARD Eucceeding Elmore & Shepard North St., Willimantic Tel. connection HIRAM N. FENN 'UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER, Church Ste Willimantic, Ct Lady Assistant FumeralDirectorandEmbalmer | ker, Capital $100,000 profitable. . Mildred Whitehead; s Howard Tyler, llup, Ellis Kenniday, Ben- rett Dawson, Dana Pot- s R — Established 1832 ——————— i Accuracy in accounting, courteous service, promptness and liberality in dealing, and a sound business policy n_administering its own affairs, characterize THE WINDHAM NATIONAL BANK, which aims thereby to establish with customers relations that shall prove reciprocally permanent, pleasant and The Windham National Bank WILLIMANTIC, CONN. evening in People’s theatre. Mayor D. P. Dunn of Willimantic was the speaker of the evening. Judge Prior was in Boston Friday. Surplus and Profits $175,000 “THE C. . MERSICK & C0.,274-292 State St., New Haven, Ct. l “SCIENTIFIC” FARM POWER MILL AS EV ERY PROGRESSIVE FARMER KNOWS, ground feed is vastly better for animals than un- ground, and fully one-third of the grain is saved by grinding before feed- ing. The “SCIENTIFIC” FEED MILL, attached to a FOOS ENGINE, makes a Strong, Durable and Efficient Grinding Outfit and one that is very moderate in cost. Will grind ear corn, shelled corn, wheat, oats, barley, rye and all other small grains. We “SCIENTIFIC” MILLS and FOOS ENGINES. sell FEED a complete success and plainly showed that Windham county is still in_ the republican column as it has been years. Previous to the rally there was a reception at the Hotel Hooker at which the people of this city had a chance to meet both the distinguished men who spoke late: Scouts Hike to Topl Saturday a number Scouts Farm. the of hiked to the Topliff farm on Ripley Hill and spent a very enjova- Boy ble day. Scouts Wilcox and Rafferty led the first division which left at 9.30 o'clock. The second division, under the leadership of H. Topliff and R. C. Rose, left at 1130. The dinner which was enjoyed by the boys was cooked according to scout regula- tions. Bids on Motor-driven Apparatus The board of aldermen will hold a special meeting this evening for the purpose of receiving proposals from the dealers in motor-driven apparatus. The bids have been sent out and it is thought that a number of answers will be received. WEDDING. Sangster—Sweet. At 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon the marriage of Miss Ruth Sweet ‘and ‘William H. Sangster took placs at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orson H. Sweet of Scotland Sta- tlon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Martin Lovering of the Con- gregational church of that place. The young people were attended by Ralph Sweet and Miss Grace Sweet, brother and sister of the bride respectively. Many friends and relatives were pres- ent at the wedding, for which the house had been prettily decorated. Af- ter the wedding trip the young couple will reside in Windham. CASTORIA Egfl.:n.not that made a coast line from_the Thames to_the Pawcatuck rivers, Sat- stop in Stoninston bor- \fternoon. They stop- under the Hughes and banner near the post of- then and there expounded doctrine, as they saw it, pointed upward in de- anner that bore the por- t and vice rision atthe traits of the next presider president of the United States. Mr. Cummings _spoke on the national i s, Mr. Guilfoile on state issues and Duffy devoted his time in ex- he flopped from a ive and then Mr. plaining just why republican to a progres: made another flop to the democracy. cplanation that did not ex- one hundred persons list- ened attentively to what the political had to say and extended them sual courtesy that the borough extends to all visitors, at all times, political or otherwise. Breakwater Spray. Senator Benjamin Hewitt is out with the statement that the town of Stonington will go_ republican by at least four hundred majority. That will be going some, when it is claimed that the normal majority of the town is pot over two hundred. Rumor is revived that the steamboat. | wharf property in the borough is to be taken over by the promoters of the shipbuilding industry in Noank and is to be used in conjunction there- with. A large delegation of St. Mary's Tierney Cadets attended the sixth an- niversary exercises of the Tierney Cadets in New London, Bunday after- noon, which were held in Hibernian hal] in that_cit Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mallory, of New York are guests at The Manor. There was a large attendance at the meeting in Borough hall held to raise a fund for the aid of war suf- ferers in Armenia. The principal ad- dress was by Dr. C. D. Ussher, for years in missionary work in Van, Turkey, and vicinity. Torrington—Town Clerk William A. Gleason is using a Bible in administer- ing the oath to those who are being made voters at this year's sessions of the board of registration. ‘This is a departure from the custom that had been in_vogue in the past, but it is recognized as a more solemn way of having those made electors appreciate the responsibilities that attach to the duties of the voter. . UNCLE SAM: *‘About time to change motors.isn’t it’’? Cartoon bv TOM MAY.