Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 10, 1916, Page 5

B . ROMAIN SALAD FANCY TABLE APPLES ané PEARS NEW BEETS ... NEW CARROTS CRISP CELERY .. HEAD LETTUCE BROILERS, DUCKS, GUINEAS, FOWL, CAPONS, ROASTERS SOMERS Fescasssiecees 120 vass 4 for o 120 FERGUSON'S Jewelry Purchased Here Will be greatly appreciated as a Thanksgiving gift. If you are contemplating the purchase of an engage-’ ment ring at this season of the year drop in and see our col- lection. We have DIAMONDS of all sizes and prices, but each cne is of high quality. FERGUSON'S FRANKLIN SQUARE 239 MAIN ST, YOU’LL NEED BOTH OF ’EM The warm winter overcoat is of course a necessity — but you remember there are many days even in winter when the light weight overcoat is equally necessary. Here are both — specially de- signied to give you comfort, protection and style. Prices $15. to $35. VIOLIN TEACHER All String Instruments repaired Viclins sold on easy terms For appointments address E. E. BULLARD, Bliss Place, Nore wich, Conn. Norwich, Friday, Nov. 10, 1916, _ VARIOUS MATTERS gt vebidie Tamps at 504 this ‘The naw dimes appear to be tnto more general cirodiation. T The coal-bin is not lowering much, with summer prevailing. Merchants would like to ses some of the amow from Colorado and Utah to start up trade. . strwido- The girl choir of the Mohegan church 18 to sing Lefingwel Church Sunday veming Soow R, has been towed from Norwich to New London by the Aquid- neck, having finished discharging her cargo of coal. MoWllHams Biue Line tug Saluta- tion arrived from the west Wednes- day with five coal laden scows, in- cluding one for Norwich. At a Farmers' Institute to be held at Woodstock Valley, November 14th, the principal speaker is State Forester W. O. Filley, of New Haven. Funeral services for Henry W. Ranger, the Noank artist, will be held at his_residence, 237 West 67th street, New York, this (Friday) morning. For the fourth time within a few months the employes of the Palmer Brothers Co., at Fitchville, have been given a five per cent. increase in ‘wages. these moonlight nights, are popular in the A real coon supper, vegetables, pie and coffee for 50c at Yantic fire en- gine hall, Friday night, 6 to 3. Number of tickes limited. Tel Manning’s store, Yantic.—adv- The Red Cross rooms in the Thayer bullding will be opened today, morn- ing and afternoon. There is plenty of material at present, but many volun- teer workers are needed. At the New London Chrysanthemum show, J. T. Rough of Reuter's has the largest and most striking group dis- play, which, however, is not entered in competition for prizes. The recent rummage sale held un- der the auspices of Trinity Methodist church was a success, bringing in about ninety dollars to the treasury of the Ladies’ Aid soclety. New Britain will be the place for the fiftisth annual of the General Conference Congregational Churches of ticut, November 14 and 15. The prosperity in the silk trade is shareqd by the West Side silk mill, where the 150 or more employes are on a 55-hour schedule, with plenty of orders ahead for general dress silks. meeting meeting of the Connec- Mrs. Julla Mann (nee Backus) for- merly of Ashford has sold her property in Bolton and has secured a house in Norwich where she and her daught- er. Mrs. Petergon, will reside perman- ently. Former Norwich residents, Rev. and Mrs. Frank Fuller, now of Abington, have been appointed delegates to the State Con- ference of Congregational churches to be held November 14 and 15 at New Britain. The tax collector’s office will be open this evening until S o'clock for the purpose of collecting city taxes. térest will be added after Friday, the 10th.—adv. Norwich friends have received an- pouncements of the marriage of Jo- seph Clark Cornwell and Miss Eliza- beth J. McCaffery, at New London, Wednesday. The At Home cards are wafter Jan. 1st, at 21 Gordon street, New London. The Danbury Universalist Y. P. C. U. at the church where Rev. Elilott Barber is pastor, celebrated the twen- ty-fifth anniversary of its organiza- tlon with a service in the auditoriu of the church ‘Wednesday night. Prominent New York importing houses were notified Wednesday from the German embassy that mail des- tined for German and to be carried by the merchant submarine Deutsch- land, bust be on board by 9 a. m, Thursday, New York papers noted yesterday that the only important post-election real estate transaction Wednesday was the sale of the new five-story bullding 27 CIff street by the owners for $180,000, through the Charles F. Noyes company. To take care of the extra calls re- sulting from the delay in the election decision, Chlef Operator J. C. Darby, of the telephone exchange, has had to put on a fourth shirt of operators, the calls having increased 50 per cent. above normal. At the mid-week meeting of the Second Congregational church for praise, prayer and conference, the toplc was, “The Religlon of Bu: ness and the Business of Religio: Mark 2:13-17, the pastor, Rev. H. J. ‘Wyckoft, leading the meeting. Nearly 200 paintings in miniature are shown in New York by the Ameri- can Soclety of Miniature Painters this week. The exhibitors include Lydia Longacre, whose work at the Lyme annual exhibitions has been ad- mired by Norwich art students, Miss Mauq E. Hayes, A. M., pro- fessor of home economibcs at~ Cos necticut Agricultural college, ad dressed_an audience of sixty members of the Woman's Reading club at Suf- fleld, Wednesday afternoon on - The Value of Household Arts Education to the Modern Girl. The United States Civil Service commission announces, for November 28, an examination for electromental- lurgist, for men only, to fill_a va- cancy in the Bureau of Mines, Depart- ment of the Interior, for service in the fleld, at a salary ranging from 32,- 000 to $3,000 a year. At the flower and vegetable show in New London, the awaras included to former Norwich residents: Roses and carnations—Honorable mention, FEd- ward Smith. commercitl chrysanthemum bloom — FEdward Smith. Best 12 varieties vegetables— G. S. Palmer, first prize. Mrs. Hiram Bingham has left her Salem summer home and will open her residence in Prospect street, New Haven, Wednesday afternoon, Novem- ber 22, for a_concert under the aus- pices 0f the Free Kindergarten asso- slation for the benefit of which the en- tertainment will be given. John Calvin Norton, 91, who died at his home in Plainville, Wednesday morning after an iliness which last- ed one week was the son of Mr, and ‘Willam Norton. When he was PEider Norton beng” k) %fiugm ™ In- |, s e S, Miss nfe M. Hanley of Pomfret mm!‘flnor'l.ch.flyinm.'\nk. Mr. apda Mrs. H. H. Kennedy of l(o.ur p Valley were recent Baltic and Norwich callers. Miss Mary Barnes, of Norwich, has been-8 recent guest at Mrs. Jennle Bacon's, at Mt. Hope. Miss Carrle Adams, of Norwich, visited recently with her aunt, Mrs. S, B. Palmer, of Plainfleld. Mrs, Davies, of Westminster, wife of Rev. T. M. Davies, is the guest for a brief time of Miss Pollock, of Spalding street. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin B Peckham of East Norwich are visitors this week at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Frank E. ‘Whiting, at The Eims, Jewett City. Mr, and Mrs. George McLoughlin of New London, with Walter Halyburton as chauffeur, motored to Lebanon in their new car to visit Mrs. MocLough- lin's sister, Mra. John Avery. Fred M, Willlams of Waterbury, George B. Chandler of Rocky Hill and Dr. E. J. Lynch of Shelton, formerly, of the local tdberculosis ranatorium, are the guests of Dr. James J. Dono- hue and will pass a few days hunt- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kennedy and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop of Norwich, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs, W. E. Brown at Pom- fret Center. Mr. Kennedy was a former resident of Pomfret—Wind- ham County Observer. DINNER PARTY Given Thursday by Mrs. Harry M. Beeb Thursday afternoon Mrs. Harry M. Beebe gave a dinner party at her resi dence, No. 14 Otrobando avenue, co ers being laid for eight. The follow- ing delicious and appetizing menu was served: ;3 Tomato Bisque Chicken—Dumplings. Mashed Potato Mashed Turnip Creamed Onions Cranberry Sauce Pickles Fruit Salad Lemon_Meringue Cake Tea Coftee Fruit Yellow and white chrysanthemums were used effectively in the dining room and in the reception room the color scheme of pink and Wwhite was attractively carried out. After dinner a social time was en- joyed by the guests, a rising vote of thanks being extended Mrs. Beebe for her hospitality. AT THE DAVIS THEATRE. Common Clay. by Cleves Kinkead, Common+ Clay, the Davis theatre on Thursday evening. Intensely interesting from beginning to end, the drama portrayed society life and the many “temptations faced by young girls. How a beautiful and well meaning young girl fell a victim to a society “gentleman” and how she bravely struggled against her downfall and for the rights of her child, and how she won her fight, was the ‘story of the play. Belle Mitchell was most attractive as Ellen Neal and carried her part fauitfessly. She was well backed up by a large company, in- cluding _ Cecelia _ Griffith, Beatrice Worth, Minnie Freeman, Eugene M. Desmond. Frank Readick, Henry Abbot and others. The police court scene was especially dramatic, WEDDING. Jacobs—Isham. At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Isham on Chestnut Hill on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, their daughter, Ruth Helen, was united in marriage with Arthur Cleon Jacobs of Mansfleld. . The ceremony was per- formed Ly Rev. T. Newton Owen of Columbia, the bride and groom stand- ing unattended under an arch of ever- green and chrysanthemums in the bay window. The room was banked with evergreens and chrysanthemums. The bride wore white embroidered marqui- sette. Only intimate friends tof the familles were present. After the marriage ceremony a breakfast was served. Later Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs left for a honeymoon au- tomobile trip, the bride wearing a dark blue traveling suit and picture hat. On their return they will geside in Mans- field. The bride was one of Columbia’s popular ycung ladies and _will be missed by frlends there, whose good wishes she will have as she leaves for her new home. OBITUARY. Henry G. Jerome. Henry G. Jerome, one of the best known citizens of Uncasville, passed away Thursday morning after being in poor healtl; for some weeks. Twelve days ago he was stricken with a shock. Mr. Jerome was born in Uncasville on July 25, 1839, and had spent the major part of his life in that section. About 30 years ago he conducted a livery stable in Norwich near the Preston bridge. Mr. Jerome was unit- ed in marriage with Eliza Starr in Groton b4 years ago and four years ago they celebrated their 50th anni- versary. He was at one time clerk of the board of relief of the town of Montville. Mr. Jerome is survived by his wite, a daughter, Mrs. George A. Perkins of Jacksonville, Fla., three sons, Charles A. Jerome of Plainfield, Frank. lin S. Jerome of Watsonville, Cal, Lewis Jerome of Providence and two sisters, Mrs. W. S. C. Perkins of Nor- wich and Mrs. Julla Starr of Uncas- ville and two_grandchildren, Kenneth L. Jerome of Plainfield and Louise Je- rome of Watsonville, Cal. William Elmer Thurber. After an illness of several months with stomach trouble, William Elmer Thurber died at his home in Trading Cove Thirsday morning. He was em- ployed in the Joseph Hall and Son mill and had worked ere only a short time. tn 1368 in Groton, the son of George Thurber and Fliza Rogers Thurber. Mr. Thur- ber is survived by a wife, three chil- dren and a brother, who s employed in the Groton shipyard. . Clarence Pettersen. On Thursday word was received in this city by relatives of the death of Clarence Pettersen which occurred in Sioux City, Iowa, on Tuesday. Mr. Pettersen was badly injured in an au- tomobile accident and lived but a few hours afterwards. He married Ethel Shew, formerly of Norwich, daughter of the late Willlam K. Shew, well known in this city, and granddaughter of the late A. P. Sturfevant. He is survived by his wife and one child. He was Montville Man Divorced. Judge Lucien F. Burpee of the su- perior court has handed down a de- cres for the plaintiff with change of name in the case of Fiizabeth Maud Hurlburt Hewitt of Hartford against Cyrfl Hewitt of Montville. The - Gff who married the defendant Jan. 0, :fl and o iah played before a gocd sized house at| ARGUMENTS P. Bushnell Also Testified. ‘When tbe superior court adjourned Thursday afternoon about 4.30 o'clock two arguments had been completed in the case of Dudley St. Donnelly of New London against George H. Pratt of this city. The case is an action for damages of $6,000 as the result of an automobile accident near the tan- nery in Greeneville in November, 1914. It was started on Wednesday and when court went gut for the day Mrs. Donnelly, wife of the plaiatiff, was on the stand. . Thursday morning when court came in she again took the stand and com- pleted her testimony. She told of see- ing the Pratt car coming toward her car in a zizzag manner. Her driver applied the brakes and she and her husband involuntarily stood up. She told of suffering nervous prostration after the accident. James P. Sullivan, a New London SHOULD APPLY SOON FOR OLD NUMBERS Automobile Department Will Receive Applications From Nov. 20 to De- cember 15. From Nov. 20 to Dec. 15, inclusive, the automobile department will receive the applications of the owners for the numbers used on cars during the past year. After the latter date no num- bers will be reserved and beginning Dec. 16 numbers will be issued in con- secutive order regardless of the pre- vious numbers. The numbers are those which will be used on cars for the year beginning next January. From this it will be seen that owners of cars, desirous of having last year's numbers, should have their applica- tions in the automobile department not later than December 15. REV. DANIEL MULLEN ASSEMBLY PLANS BANQUET Annual Event to be Held Sunday Will be Larger Than Ever. A _very enjoyable time is anticipated on Sunday evening when the Rev. Dan- iel Mullen assembly will hold its an nual banquet at the Wauregan hotel. The committee in charge have com- pleted the necessary arrangements and expect it to be the largest yet held by the assembly. The speaker of the evening will be William R. Palmer of Oxford, Ct., who has the reputation of being an orator and should be very interesting. Several other speakers will be heard on various subjects pertaining to the good of tne order. The committee in charge comprises Francis T. Diggins, Willlam . Browne, Willlam G. Kaslowski, Joseph E. Burns EASTERN CONN. PATENTS. Two Awarded in New London and One in Stonington. The list of patents issued to Con- necticut inventors, reported by Frank H._ Allen, follows: John__ Anderson, Portland, vehicle axle; Nils H. Anderson. Middletown, typewriting machine; Edward H. An- gle, New London, orthodontic app! ante (2); Edward E. Bradley, Stos ington, take-up mecharism for spin- ning, winding or doubling machines; Frederick E. Carlson, New Britain, electrical heater; Norris E, Clar Plainville, expanded metal fabric; obert C. Cole, Hartford, cut-out lock; Monroe Guett, Hartford, snap switch; Ellsworth A. Hawthorne, Bridgeport, lamp; Frank A. Hinkley, New Haven, tackling dummy; Clifford Lee, Naugatuck, rubber boot; Rollin C. Lewis, Stamford, collapsible tap or die; Charles B. Miller, Waterville, cft- tain rod bracket; Harold L. MurdocR, Naugatuck, vulcanizing; John N. Rey- nolds, Greenwich, machine switching telephone exchange system; Norbert H. Shickel, Stzmford, charge treating device for internal combustion en- gines; Stephen T. Smith, ~Stamford, copy holder; Ernest C. Wilcox, Meri- den, ignition mechanism for internal combustion engines; May K. Youns, Milford, fastening device. Uncertainty of Election of 1834 The uncertainty over the result of the vote for president brings to mind the doubt which existed, and continued for two weeks, in 1834, when Grover Cleveland was the candidate of the democracy and James G. Blaine the nominee of the republican party. There was, to be eure, a longer wait at the STARTED IN AUTO Testimony Was Completed in Superior Court on Thursday Afternoon—Chauffeur for George H. Pratt Tells How Automobile Accident Happened—Henry Allard and C. automobile dealer, and Amos C. Swan were the remain- Sl e O el B i s e S S SR CASE B Harold Hoffman ing witnesses for the plaintiff. In defense Augustus C. Skall‘y was called to_the stand. He told of ariv- ing the Pratt car on the day of the accident and also told his story as to how it bappened. Henry Allard, a passenger in the Pratt car at the time, also testified as to the accident. He said he did not fully recover his senses until the next day. Charles P. Bushnell, second selectman of the town, who happened to drive by just about the time of the accident, testi- fled as to the position of the cars af- ter the accident. Irving J. Willis, a contractor and passenger in the Pratt car, told his story and them wne de- fense rested. The arguments were then started, two being completed before court went out about 4.30 o'clock. MANY MORE TELEPHONE CALLS WERE RECEIVED. Bulletin Answered Numerous Questions Regarding the Election on Thursday Night. There seemed to be but little abate- ment Thursday in the interest of local voters in the outcome of the presi- dential election Almost as many calls were received on Thursday as on Wednesday night at The Bulletin of- fice, and the man in charge Of the ‘phone put in a busy night answering all sorts of questions. The wavering returns seemed to add to the interest as the evening wore on. At 12 o'clock a despatch arrived over The Bulletin's Associated Press wire which gave Wilson the election. Shortly afterwards twenty- fifth anniversary of thelr marriage at their home, Tuesday afternoon. A dinner party was given to the mem- Nfldm,m.‘?mmenum ‘were represented.” home cards for afternoon and evening had been the a an issued y friends called to ex- it S5 presents e !v:l-. were rec! in 2 dozen silver spoons from n:% m‘:n«uv ‘which Mrs. Sy aunihamums ana 'danthug” ger sant x were the flmrlq:lfl 'lna'hl}l‘ilh‘dl"b, Mrs. Adelbert Sharpe of Montville. Twenty-five carnations, presnted by Jewett City friends ornamented the table where the gifts were displayed. A buffet lunch was ' served. Mrs. Walter Jefters and Mrs. Melvin Fur- ber assisting. Mr. Woodmansee is a life long resident of the town. Mrs. Woodmansee was Ida Sharps and was born in East Lyme, _the youngest daughter of William Sharp and Delia Daniels Sharpe. She has lived in Palmertown since her marriage. She is a valued worker in the Baptist church of which she and her husband are members. Mr. and Mrs. Woodmansee were mar- ried in Fitchville, November 7th, 1891, by the Rev. Percy Barnes, rector of Grace FEpiscopal _church, Yantic. Ameng those present were Mrs. Mary ‘Woodmansee, mother of the groom, Mrs, Delia Sharpe, the bride’s moth- er, both of Montyille, Mrs. Alexander Williams and Mrs. Eliza Steward of Waterford, and Mrs. Ida Browning of Boston. ’ Attempted to Board Moving Car. As the §.30 o'clock Falls car out of Franklin square passed The Bulletin building, James Marshall, who was in- toxicated, made an attempt to jump on to the car while it was moving. He grasped the handle but was thrown to the street. In his hip pocket was a quart bottle of whiskey which was broken. Marshall was not injured to any extent. another despatch arrived giving Hughes the state of North Dakota. and within 15 minutes another arrived con- tradicting the report and giving Wilson the lead again. ANNUAL CONVENTION OF NATIONAL CONSUMERS’ LEAGUE Two Days' Session to Be Held in Springfield This Month. The National Consumers’ league will hold its annual convention in Spring- field Wednesdzy and Thursday, Nov. 15 and 16. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, president of the national or- ganization, will speak. In addition there will be many other speakers of national reputation who are working on the solution of the problems that come within tfie scope of the league's activities. At a joint conference with the New Engiand committee on the eight hour day, workers from the tex- tle, telephone, paper and garment trades will urge thc need of the shorter work cay. Th league in the United States is ars old. There are 54 leagues a and several in European ny of the reforms that seemed so visionary when the league began its work have already been em- bodied in the law. This year there are several things that give special cause for rejoicing among the members. From the first the question of child labor has been agitated, and although now there is a special committee to safeguard the interesis of the child the league claims a share in the victory gained this year through the passage of the federal bill excluding products of child labor from interstate com- merce. Much of the agitation for the minimum wage, for the shorter hours of labor for women, for early Christ- mas shopging and for safeguarding the health ot both employes and consum- ers in factories, in bakeries and in other workshops may be credited to the Consumers’ league. Wednesday morning and afternoon there will be meetings for delegates only. At 7 p. m. dinner will be at the Hotel Kimball, at which Secretary Baker and Dr. David L. Edsall, mem- ber of the Massachusetts public health council, will speak. Thursday at 11 a. m. reports from local leagues will be heard. At 3 p. m. public meetings will be held. The joint session of the National Consumers’ league and New England confarence on the eight hour day, to be held in the mahogany room, the Auditorium. Mrs. Winston Churchill will preside and C. B. Potter of Spring- field will speak, In the evening the speakers will be Miss Susan Kings- bury, Bryn Mawr college; Mrs. Flor- ence Kelley, secretary of the National Consumers’ league, and Miss Mary election of 1876, when the decision was left to an electoral commission. The election in 1884 was held Nov. 4. It was two_weeks later, or, to_be more precise, Nov. 21, before the official an- nouncement was made. B NATURAL CLUB. Mrs. Albert J, Bailey Was Hostess at Her Home in ¥antic. Mrs. Albert J. Bailey entertained the B Natural club Tuesday afternoon at her home in Yantic. A short but en- thusiastic business meeting preceded the musical program, Miss Marguerite Wulf, the leader, presiding. The pro- gram was ohe of exceptional merit and very pleasing. The program follows: Piano solo, Imprompt in B flat, Shu- bert; encore, Impromptu in A flat, Shubert, Mrs. Charles Geer; vocal solo, The Praver Perfect, Ervine Stenson; encore, The Sweetést Flower That Grows, C. B. Hawley, Mrs. Reuben Potter, accompanied by Miss Florine Scofleld; vocal solo, Autumn, Eugene Haile, giving as an’ encore, Thou Art Like a Lovely Flower, Liszt, Mrs. James Bldwell, Miss Florine Scofield accompanying: piano solo, Valse, Moskowski; encore, Gavotte Pastorale, Schmidt, Miss Marguerite Wulf; vocal solo, Love, Here is My Heart; The Mission of a Rose, Cowen, given as an encore, Miss Edna Baker. Miss Baker was accompanied by Miss Marguerite Wulf; reading, Mis§ Anna Case, Mrs. Albert J. Bailey. Refreshments were served by the hostess, closing a most enjoyable afternoon. Are In Hands of Recelvers. Connecticut post office officials have recelved 2 communication from Ben- jamin F. Dills, post office inspector in Nashyille, Tenn., advising all those Who have had dealings with the Em- pire Realty & Mortgage Company, the National Home Company, the Capital Security Company and _the Firt Amortization Mortgage & Bond Company of America, to let him know t once. These companies are In the ands of receivers in the bankruptcy court and government officials are probing possible violations of the post- al laws by the officials of the firms. It is believed several Connecticut peo- ple have dealt with the firms. Gov- grnment officials will make an effort rescue Temaining sums to pay creditors. the 1, Weakogu: . A teatures a new Dreief, member of ‘the New York state tactories investigating commiesion. SMALL SIZED BLAZE ON SHERMAN STREET Fire Department Was Called by an Alarm from Box 36. About .10 o'clock Thursday morn- ing an alarm from box 38 called out the fire department for a small sized fire in the house at No. 10 Sherman street, owned by the Falls company. A message was sent to Chemical No. 3 at the Jalls just before the box was pulled and they were hitching up when the bull struck. The blaze was in a couch and was quickly extinguished with chemical. The couch and & quan- ity of clothing were destroyed but otherwise there was no damage. It is sald that children playing in the house started a fire on the couch. AT THE AUDITORIUM. Musical Comedy Company. Who Wants a Wife? presented by Phil Ott, the celebrated comedian, and his Musical Follies at the Auditorium Thursday, drew a big crowd. The show ‘was full of Zood comedy and there was excellent singing by the ten pretty chorus girls. Phil Ott as usual dis- tinguishes himself and with his witty comedy and the up-to-date music by the chorus found high favor. Horticultural Soclety’s Show. The chrysanthemum and fruit show of the New London Horticultural so- clety which opened in the basemen of the court house in that city Thurs- day, attracted a large number of vis) tors. The show is an unusual s cess and the beautiful displays of chrysanthemums and other flowers, tr;mflnnd vegetables were greatly ad- mired. ‘The quality of the exhibitions were of such a high order that the.judges had difficulty in awarding the prizes. Interred at New London. The body of Baroness Von Hasperg, nee Edith McVickar, who died sud- denly in New York Tuesdsy, arrivea in this city shortly after 4 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. Interment was in Cedar Grove in the McVickar family vault. Rev. Philip M, Kerridge, pas- tor of the St. James’' Episcopal church | new of New London, officiated at the burial. ettty for & nail Successful Rummage Sale. Policemen were called fo hold in check the crowd eager to purchase ar- ticles at the rummage sale held by the Norwich Equal Franchise league in the Thayer building Thursday. Mrs. J. Dana Coit had eharge of the sale and she was assisted by other mem- bers of the league. It is expected that the league will realize & good sum. 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Send me at once, by return mail, a free trial package of Stuart's Calcium Wafers, Name. Street. City. Four Year Old Boy Broke Leg. In some manner the 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell of Franklin street fell from the velocipede he was riding and fractured two bones in the right leg. The boy was taken to the hospital in the ambulance, where the fractures were reduced. Attended New Haven Meeting. Mrs. Richard R. Graham, Mrs. Chandler, Miss Kent and Miss Gil- bert attended the annual meeting of the Woman's auxiliary board of mis- sions held in New Haven in St. Paul's church. Attended Banquet in New York. General Secretary and Mrs. Edwin Hill and James L. Case are In New York and on Thursday night they ai- tended the banquet given by, the In- ::rutlonl‘ committee of the €. AL C. HUGHES DECLINED TO COMMENT ON SITUATION When Informed That Wilson Had Car- ried California. New York, Nov. 9—Word that Cali- fornia had been carried by Wilson on the face of nearly complete unofficial returns was carried to Mr. Hughes shortly before h eretired tonight. He declined to comment on the situation. After communicating with national headquarters members of Mr. Hughes' staff said that the question of a re- count would be considered tomorrow. Thompsonville.—General _ Manager and Vice President Alvin D. Higgins of the Bigelow-Hartford company died suddenly in his office at the mills at 3.15 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Meore Sidewalks Started. Several more granolithic eidewalks have been started in various parts of the city. At present the sidewalk in front of the Boston store on Main street is being poured. Substituting for Visiting Nurse. While Miss Elizabeth M. Culver, the district nurse of this city, is away on her vacation during the month of No- vember, Miss Marion Grove is substi- tuting. She has the same office hours. Bible Class Meeing: It is expected that there will be a 800d attendance at the bible classes at the Y. M. C. A. tonight. The Academy class meets at 5:30 o'clock .the juniors at 6:30 and supper will be served at 6. Week of Prayer. The annual week of prayer of the Young Men's Christian Associations throughout the world will be observed commencing Sunday, Nov. 12, and con- tinued through to Saturday, Nov. 18. New Trolley Rails. The Shore Line is laying new trolley rails on Franklin street where Ahe street is being excavated preparatory to pouring the Hassam pavement. l Incidents In Society ‘ Miss Louise B. Meech has return- eyd ]f‘r'om spending ten days in New or] _ The Wednesday club met this week with Mrs. W. Tyler Olcott. The hostess prepared and read an iniéresting pa- per_on Charlotte Corday and her part in the French Revolution. Rev. J. Eldred Brown, Mrs. Brown, Miss Mary E. Richards, Mrs. Walter E. Gilbert ana Mrs. William H. Fitch were in New Haven' Wednesday, at- tending the auxiliary convention. The trip was made in Mr. Fitch’'s car, BANQUET OF THE NEW LORD MAYOR OF LONDON Attended by Cabinet Ministers Members of Diplomatic Corps. London, Nov. 9, 9,85 p. m.—The ban- quet of the new lord mayor of London, Sir William Henry Dunn, was given at the Guildhall tonight and was at- tended by cabinet ministers, members of the diplomatic corps, including Wal- ter Hines-Page, the American ambas- sador, and men prominent in the mili- tary and naval world, among _them Lord_ Fisher, chairman of the inven- tion board. Arthur J. Balfour, first lord of the admiralty, and Sir Wiiliam Robertson, chitfe'of the imperial statt at army headquarters. The leading speech of the evening was delivered by Premier Asquith, who in alluding to peace, declared that nobody had greater reason than Great Britain to desire peace, but that it was desired on only one condition— that the sacrifices of the war should not have been made in: vain. A fea- ture of the speeches was the warm tribute of admiration on the stand made by Rumania. S Practical Suggestions. If Governor Tener really wants to improve his leagues we would suggest that he give umpires the same power which referses of box-fighting have. This would enable th game when it {8’ a palpable fak Philadelphia Inquirer. Deep River—The building of two wings to St. John's Industrial Deep River has been made and them to stop a BREAK A CHILD'S COLDBY BIVING SYRUPOF FIGS CLEANSES THE LITTLE LIVER AND BOWELS AND THEY GET WELL QUICK. When your child suffers from a cold don’t wait; give the little stomach, liver and bowels a _gentle, thorough cleans- ing at once. 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