Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 27, 1916, Page 2

WILLIMANTIC OFFICE, 67 Church St. ‘Telephone. FIVE INJURED, ONE KILLED AS DAMAGED WALLS PALL Fifty Pounds of Dynamits, Exploded to Raze Jordan Block, Injures Many, Including Mayor Dunn—Giles Alford Fatally Hurt. % A ; As the result 4.30, Saturday, of plac- ing a large charge of dynamite in the rear wall of the Jordan block, which damaged by the disastrous fire Thurs- day morning, in an endeavor to raze this wall, five were seriously and one fatally injured, dying Sunda Fully a score other persons standing nearby were injured to some extent, including Mayor Daniel P. Dunn who was struck on the face and in the leg Dy the fly- ing fragments. ¢ ‘Warren Worth, 32, chauffeur, Wil- liam Webster, 41, a photographer, Clif- ford Carey, an emph of the rail- road, Alfred Ledoiux, 56, and Herman Lovie, 21, were seriously injured. Giles Alford, a clerk in the Windham Na- tional bank, was fatally injured and died in St. Joseph's hospital Sunday morning. The other flve men were taken to the hospital where jt is thought that the right leg of Worth, which was badly crushed by flying rock, will have to be amputated. Al- ford was struck in the chest by a large stone and suffered internal in- and head while the rest of the tients at the hospital received wo in the legs. Mayor Dunn Struck. Mayor Dunn, who was standing near the ‘footbridge, which is about a hun- dred yards from the location: of the fire, was hit in the face by a piece of granite, but was not setiously .in- Jjured. George Anderson, the 11l-year old son of Robert Anderson of Main street, was standing on the platform of the freight house, direcily across the tracks about one hundreéd yards from_the explosives, was injured by the fiying fragments. A hutried ‘call was sent for sur- geons and this brought four doctors who were kept busy for some time giving ald t6 those who suffered most. It was learned later that someé who had béen hit by the stones went di- rectly.to their homes where they re- ceived. medical attentlon. Those men tioned were the more seriously in- Jured. Police Urged Growd Back, It had been learned by the peaple about the ecity that the wall was to be dynamited and this brought a large crowd and it is estimated that nearly one thousand had kathered to witness the explosion. After all preparations had been made, the police exerted ev- ery effort to get the crowd back out of the danger zone. The crowd sot away some distance and in some cases got behind fréight cars standipg.in the yard so as to be near and Vet appar- ently out of danger.. A=number of photographers were on hand to get % picture of the wall as it fell and among these were Webber and some moving picture men. They were sta- tioned near Railroad street abotit 100 vards from the wall. ‘Webber stood on a box so as to get a better view of the wall as it fell. When the crowd had been driven back and everythinz seemed to be in readiness the signal for touching off the blast was given to John Kelley, who w: behind another building about 100 feet away from the wall. Fifty Pounds of Dynamite Touched Off ‘When the blast was touched off the explosion by the fifty pounds of dy- namite, that had been piaced in the wail just above the ground, was terrific. The stones flew out of the wall as if they had been shot from a gun with deadly accuracy and force. People that were standing behind the cars were not safe, ag the stones flew through the cars, thich were stand- ing some distance away., and up the track in the direction of the station. Some of the stones went across the river and. broke the windows in a greenhouse on the southern side of Pleasant street. One man standing near the water tank belonging to the railroad had a stone pass through his hat and others had large stones the size of a head of cabbage fall at their feet. Alford Struck in Chest. Those who were injured were standing In different parts of the yvard which presented a sorry sight after the wall had fell in. Two stones were hurled in the direction of the photo- graphers and one struck_Worth on the leg, the other struck Webber and hurled him' several feet. ix was standing ifear a hox and was knocked under this ‘when struck. Alforq. was standing with a number of friends near the freight house and the force of the stone, which struck him in the chest, rendered him unconscious. He was takKen into the store of Mayor Dunn where he was revived and later taken to the hospital. Carey was in —_— - ©hiidren Cry POR FLETCHER'S Murray's Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN. . 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NIGHT GOWNS Crepe-de-Chine and Pussy Willew Night Gowns, in pink or white, with white or ecru, shadcw lace sleeves, THE JORDON BLOCK, WILLIMANTIC Gutted By Fire, the Walls of Which Were Dynamited, Causing Injuries and Death the freight yard taking the numbers of the cars when he received o de: cut on the head and cuts about.th face by the flying stones. Ledouix was running. away as he was struck by a stone, the force of which knocked him to the ground. The Anderson boy was struck and rendered unconscious for a short time although when he came to he refused to go to the hospital for treatment. His arm was cut. Claim Teo Heavy Explosives The accident has created a great dea] of“talk as to the amount of ex. plosive used in the razing of the wal A number of people that are in a po- sition to know the strength of dyna- mite have stated that the fifty pounds used was a great deal too much, as the wall was in a shaky condition be- fore it was deeided to blow it up. It rs stated that~ten or, as some tnink, five poundls, would have been enough to do the worl Another thing criti- cised is that the dynamite was placed about four feet above the ground in the wall instead of being placed in the ground surrounded with gailsoad ties. It is not at all improbable that an investigation will be demanded by some of the persons interested in those injured by the flying stones. Walls Jarred by Trains. It was at first thought that the walls would remain standing as they ap- peared to &e in fairly good condition; but the heavy trains which passed through the city enroute to .the foot- ball games seemed to shake the walls to their very foundatiens. As a re- sult of this shaking the east and west walls of the building fell in, early in the day. not injuring anybody, al- though some men were at work in the building at the time. Building Inspector Thomas Foley made an inspection of the front and rear walls that were then standing. Y2 reported to Mayor Dunn that in his opinion the rear wall was unsafe to be left standing. The latter gave or- ders that this wall should be dyna- mited or razed in some manner. Con- sequently, Samuel Pocaro, had charge of the sewer construction of the city for some time and who is familiar with the use of dynamite was procured to .do -the work. He had some of the storie work underneath the wall removed and in this hole he placed the large charge of dynamite which was later to cause the calam- ity Over the hole, after the explo- sive had been wired, there was placed some mud. Ready "“About 4.30. This preFminary work was com- pleted wbour 4.8u o'clock after which It took the pelice about ten minutes to get the crowd out of the way. The signal for the b was then given with the resuit as told. Men Removing Safe. There were a number of men work- ing in the building at the time of the fafling of the east and west walls and it was only by the best of luck that any escaped. injury. The men were removing the safe of the trust com- pany to their pew quarters and it is thought that the jar caused by the moving of, the safe made the walls cave in. Had Narrow Escape. August Hokeson, who was in the rear building taking down some wood- work was cut about the hands and bruised about the body. He was pin- ned under the debris so that he had to be helped out. Leo Routhier and Willima Ioley, who were behind the safe, with crowbars, were coveréd by the falling wreckhge. The latter had his knee hurt while the former was injured about the legs. Most of the valuable papers of the company had been removed, so they were not lost by the cave-in of the walls. Leg Bone Broken. It was learned ,Sunday that Web- ber, who was said to be badly injured about both legs, was not hurt as bad- finished with fanec: oink, blue or white ribbon. An iceal gift. $3.50 to§ OTHER MUSLIN X b UNDERGARMENTS CAMISOLES For Gifts Crepe-de-Chine and China Sk Consisting of XNight Gowns, Long Camisoles, trimmed with German and}Petticoats, Corset (overs and Com- shadow lace, finished . with pink, blae bl“:tioln& aill d;in"-flv tirlmmeg with - RbE good laces and insertions, finished and white fancy ribbons. A gife trat] S500 gaCe8 ANC \sertions, Antshed will please &ny girl. $1.00, $1.25 and | Christmas boxes. $1.50. 79c and up to $49 e e e——————————— THE H. C. MURRAY C0. Capital $100,000 Surplus and Profits $175,000 Accuracy in accounting, courteous service, promptness and liberality in dealing, and a sound business policy in administering its own affairs, characterizé¢ THE WINDHAM NATIONAL BANK, which aims thereby to establish with customers relations that shall. prove reciprocally permanent, pleasant and profitable. ; : 'The Windham National Bank WILLIMANTIC, CONN. Prices range from ly as was first thought. A bone in his right leg, between the ankle and knee, was found broken. The moving picture men did not leave as the stones started to fly but struck to their posts and procured some good — e November Weather. FEarly cold snaps, storms and sleet, snow and slush, cause coughs and colds. Every family should have a bottle of Foley’s Honey and Tar in the house, for neglected colds lead often to serious sivkness. This fami- ly medicine is used in every state in the Union for croup and whooping cough as well a8 ordinary coughs and colds. It acts quickly, cuts the phlegm, opens air passages, allays irritation, heals inflammation and enables the suf- ferer to breathe easily, DR. F. C. JACKSON ' DENTIST Street, m. to 8 Willimantic Phone 44 JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Elmore & Shepard 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistant H N. FENN UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER, 62 Church St Willimantic, Ct. Teiephone Lady aassiatant m. who has} pictures of the falling wall and of the people injured. Front Wali Standing. The officials have ropes placéd about the huilding on all sides so that no one can get into the danger zone. This is taken as a precautionary meas- ure, as the front wal is still standing but liable to fall at any moment The police have a number of bicycle tires and tire pumps in their posses- sion that were taken from the ruins of the fire by some boys. As fast as the -authorities learn of anything that has been taken things brought to the station house. WANTED IN HARTFORD Arthur Wood Arrested on Charge of Larceny. About 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon Officer Hurley brought Arthur Wood of this city to the station house and placed him in a cell. The yvoung man who has been working on South street since Wednesday morning, is wanted in Hartford for larceny. Chief Rich- mond notified the Hartford authori- ties that the man was in the l6ckup and it is expected that they will come to this city today and take him back to where he is wanted, Delivery Car Damaged. The Ford delivery car owned by John S. Hillhouse of this city and a car from out of town jfigured. in an automobile accident on the Windham road Sunday morning abont 9 o'clock. Cooper was_driving the Ford and came out of the old Windham road and as he endeavored to make the turn to the south the other car which was coming-north struck the left rear wheel of the delivery As this wheel was struck i ved in, and al- lowed the car to get turned about so 2s %o ‘hit a wall on the side of the road at nearly right ansles. As the car came against the wall the right front wheel gave way and this caused the front end to go into the embank- ment. As a result.of the accident two wheels and one mudguard of the Ford are smashed. The other car contin- ued on its way. The accid polic The death of wife of Earl D home of her Main stree: berculosis given s the cause of her death. She was born in Cramp- ton, R. I, in_ 1894, the daughter of Charles and Emma Waite Brand. Giles Alford. The death of Gi Alford occurred in St. Joseph's hospital Sunday morn- ing about 8 o'clock from the injuries received when he was struck by flying stones as the wall of the Jordan block ynamited. He was born in this 1 Mr. Al- is survived by two sisters, Alice . and Marion J. Alford, both of this ‘ Alford was employed’ by the Windham National bank and while working as a clerk in this institution he had made many friends who will miss him greatly. Outside of busi- ness acquaintances he has. many friends who were greatly shocked to learn of his death Sunday morning. Good Husband When Sober. In the polfee court Saturday morn- tng Edward Nolan entered a plea of guilty to the charge of non-Support of his wife and three children. A com- plaint was made to the officials some time ago when he left town but when Nolan learned of this he came to this city and gave himself up. Mrs. Nolan was in court but stated that he treated her ail right except when he had been drinking and this was his only bad habit. The accused told the court that he was posted but he got his: li- quor out of town. He asked for an- other chance; cofsequently the court suspended judgment on a sixty days in jail sentence. He was placed on probatisn for a period of six months. Attended Game. A number from this city took ad- vantage of the special trains run through here Saturday and went to see the game in New Haven. City Dept Reduced $13,471. The annual statement of Mayor Dan- fel P. Dunn has been made and in this statement he speaks of the pres- ent Inanical standing of the city as well as 2 number of other ‘natters of interest. The present net liabilify of the city is $108,916.46 which is a re- duction of $13,471.41 from last year. Taken to Hospital S8aturday Morning. A man by the name of Barnes, em- ployed by the milk company on Elm street, was taken to the St. Joseph's ‘hospital suffering from fractured ribs. He was injured in falling down a flight o fstairs after stepping on a cat. CYCLERS HOLD : SPECIAL MEETING. Committse Appointed to Find Tem- porary Quarters. The Cyclers held a special meeting in the Opera house after the minstrel rehearsal Sunday afternoon. - It was decided at the meeting that a com- mittee of three be appointed to pro- cure temporary rooms for the club. ‘The minutes the last meeting ecould not be read as all of the books were destroyed in the fire. The hoard of di- rectors are to confer wit hthe insur- ance adjusters upon their arrival in Willimantic. The committee to find they are having the | follow Henry Cos- temporary quarters is Clinton Wood, chairman; telio and Diwight Jordan. MYSTIC Sanford Motorcycle - CollidesWith Run- away Grocery Team—Mr. and Mrs Sanford Escapc Serious Injury—Over $700 Subscribed for Village Clock. Friday evening Orrin Sanford, pre- prietor of the Givern & (‘o. mctoreycle store, accompanied hy his wife, in the sidecar of the motorcycle, was going toward their home in Westerly. When to ihe top of Lord's Hill, this side of Stor n, they ran into one of | W. L. Main's grocery teams that was Point. Mr. and Mrs. Sanfoié were thrown out, but did not receive severe injuries. Charles Startz had zone to Leord’s Peint with some groceries for ti:z Main store and on his last stop the horse became im- patient and ran away Mr. and Mrs. Sanford went to Westerly by trolley and the motoreyele was taken to the garage for repairs. £ Dr. Sykes to Speak. At the Mystic Conntry club Tuesduy evening Dr. . H. Sykes, president of the ‘Woman’s college, will give an il- lustrated talk on Charies Dickens. NEW CLOCTK ORDERED. Subscriptions Amounting to $700 Gol- lected by N. Stanton Gates. Sufficient money bns been raised for the new village clock, and N. Stanton Gates, who nas been foremost in col- lecting the money to the amount of $700, has conferred with the Village Improvemenit society and has bought the clock of a eompany in Boston whe are to see that the clock is set up, the east side gilded and lluminated and at no_expense to the society. The following h-ve dcnated toward tablished on their native soil, ¢ astir—althought that city “New Serv, wars whic sanguine followers of the Allies are sl- ready Servian kingdom. A provisional cap- ital of a sort has I astir. A good habit cannot be formed . For' Send 2c stamp for generons sample of_sither Dr. Lyon’s 2 Perfect Dengal Cream or Tooth Powder. L W.Lyon & Sous, Ine, 511 W.27th St, N. Y, > 3 : VISITS SICK SOLDIERS which the Teutons ousted him, son, Crown Prince Alexander, yill b come an important figure. The‘h companying picture of Alexander isThe most recent to reach Ameriea. It shows him at the Scottish field hos- pital at Ostrovo, thirty Monasti i PRINCE ALEXANDER OF SER ‘With the Serv& soldiers again es- Mon- preceded the great war— talking of rehabilitating the set up in Mon Should King “Peter of Servia the clock: Mr. and Mrs. N. S, Gates, > 2 Mr, and Mrs. W. D, Breaker, Mrs, A. be set agdin on the throne from by Scotchwomen. D. Brooks and others, Mrs. T. E. Dithes ,;L"mk}v,.ei;e{,‘;ge H. ‘Fojey, [Ing attorney of tac clty court last |ulation, accordin® to the statistics that ' Capt. E. F. Wilcox, | Week. The oath was admiristered by |are being filud in the office of the state Mr and Mrs, J.|Judge William J. Lariin, Jr. omptroller. New Haven's increase is Noyes, Frank L. % s 1.338, New Britain's and Meriden's "Christopher | ,, Waterbury.—Waterrury still shows|gg. The increase in B E Browe | the largest increase in school age pop- | over 1,600. bury, Conrad Kretze:, Eben Morgan H. C. Cornnall, Cs Ealcy, A. Iry- ing Holly, E. L. Holmes, E. D_Evans, Iter J. Shea, F. W. Batty, Mr. and Fred Denisoh, Mrs. Dickerson. Gledhill, A. W. George, J. A. ‘Wheeler. son Manning, W. L. Main, Henry Morgan, H. Hinckley, Miss Hannah Miner, Mr. Schiffer, Dr: MacGown, Irarnk B. Buckley, Silas Maxson, Mrs. R. L. Webhb, E. 1. Eld- redge, Arthur Burrows, Gurton Gates, D. L. Lathrop, S. Z. Cnesebro Robert} Mallory, William Tribble, Henry Wells, | George Emmons, Dudlev Bindloss, George M. Fychern. Mrs. Ira F, ye: Ebenezer Morgan, Capt. Rowland Wil- cox. Dr. W.7H Gray, Mrs. Kenneth Fow- ler, Cottrel: Lumber C: George E. Tingley, Miss Annie Greenman, Mrs. R. F. Ford, Seneca Eldredge. Heard on the Streets. Mrs, Amanda JFish and daughter, Miss Eva [ish, of New London, are guests of Mrs. Fish's son, Erastus Fish, and family on Pearl street. Selectman Herpert H. Gledhll is spending a few days in Bosten. Miss Helen Fish has returned from a visit in New York. Mre. Rowland H. Wilcox has re- turned from a visit 10 Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Wiiliam #Dutcher of Danbury are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Willard W. Keiewin. Mrs. Sarah Wheeler has from a visit in Providence. Miss Emily North Murphy of Provi- dence has peen i(he guest for a few days of her father, William Murpky. Mrs. Fanny Williams is spending a few days in Boston with her daugh- ter, Miss Martha Williams. ‘Will Entertain Club. Mrs. Charles D. Holmes will enter- tain the Monday club this afternonn. Miss Lila_Douglas has returned from a visit in New York. 5 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rogers’ in- fant son has becn named Clarence Reginald Rogers. Mrs*E. E. Ingram aud son are visit- ing in Providence for a week. Mr. Ingram spent Sunday with them. Mrs. Irwin Haley has gone to Braok- lyn for the wintcr. Mrs. M. Alice Wcemes is the guest of her brother, Dr. Edwin Chipman, and family in New London. returned BRIEF STATE NEWS Rocky Hill—Dr. W. E. Britton, state entomologist, gave a most interesting lecture the: other evening before the Rocky Hill ciub on Drainage and Mos- quitoes. The lecture was illustrated by 50 stereopticon rlides. Hartford-—Rev. Dr. Albert B. Coats, secretary of the Cornecticut Baptist convention, has heen attending the mid-year confererco of the state sec- retaries’ and superintendents’ assogia.- tion of the Northern Bgptist conven- tion in Chicago. ury.—Attor Tney Miles F. M &'M Wi Nift sworn /imo The Modern i Breakfast Cup is served to all the family —no denying'the children for fear of harming them. —no hesitation on the housewife’s part lest it mak® her nervous. —no doubt about the wisdom of a second cup for. the husband for fear of disturb- ing his digestion. * This snappy flavored table drink, so popular nowadays, is Instant Postum Well worth trying by fhosc who value health—«“Thesre’s a Reason.””