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WM. H.-ALLEN SETH N. TAYLOR DAVID H. WILSON PR 88 Main St. John & Geo. H. Bliss Cverhauling and Repair Work OF ALL KINDS ON AUTOMOBILES, CARRIAGES, WAGONS, /TRUCKS and CARTS, Mechanical. Repairs, Painting, Trim- ming, Upholstering and Wood Work. Blacksmithing in all its branches. Scott & Clark Corp. 507 to 518 North Main .St. DENTIST DR. E. J. JONES Suite 46 Shannon Building Take elevator Shetucket Sirest en- trance. Phone. Trommer’s Evergreen Beer REAL GFRMAN LAGER is on draught at H. JACKEL & CO. Most Clggrs Are Good— THESE ARE BETTER TOM’S 1.2.3 5¢c CIGAR GOOD FELLOW 10cCIGAR Tey them and see. THOS. M- SHEA, Prop, Franklin St. to Pal Pal Cate DR. A. J. SINAY Dentist Rooms 18-19 Alice Buildiny, Nerwich M ll'l'hl Good For Hot Weather Salmon, Tunny Fish, Shad Roe, Lobster, Shrimp, Kipper- ed Herring, Sardines, Etc. People’s Market 6 Franklin Street JUSTIN HOLDEN, Propristor Norwich, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1916, THE WEATHER. Conditions. The northwestern disturbancé was central Tuesday night north of Min- whence a belt of low pressure extends southward to a secondary dis. turbance over Oklahoma. The pres- eure remains high over the Atlantic has boen a further rise in tem- ure in nearly all districts east of ky Mountains while colder weather has overspread the Pacific 9 1he morth Rocky Mountaln region. ..The indications are that in the middie Atlantic and New England states the weather will be overcast with probably rains Wednesday. The tempefature will fall by Y rhure day night in the lower lake regton and the_Atlantic states except New Eng- land and the Florida peninsula. b The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate variable, over- cast weather and probably rain. Middle Atlantic coast, moderate south, overcast weather and probably rain. Forecast. New England: Overcast Wednesday and Thursday, with probably rains. FEastern New York: Probably rain Wednesday and Wednesday night; Thursday partly overcast. Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changeés in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesda: e . 30.38 12 m. . 39.36 6 p. m. 30.32 Highest 52, lowest 32. Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: somewhat warmer. Tuesday's weather: Fair and ‘As predicted. Moou und, ! sSun [ Rises. | Rets. Tam | pm 1] 51| 420 1 ieds || .52 420 | 1107 | 3 3 | 420 || g0z |i 2 4 420 Lo il : 5 g 204 1 3 5 | 419 l 310 || g5t | 419 il_%1s it x hours after high water It is low nao Zwhich 18 followed bv flood tide, ptaclnt=el ) i GREENEVILLE Shower Given Miss Ruth Prodell by Norwich Girls’ Club—Haly Name Society Holds Meeting—Personals and Notes. Monday evening a miscellaneous shower was given Miss Ruth Prodell at her nome on Prospect street by members of the Norwich Girls' ¢lub, of which Miss Prodell s & member. The evening was spen‘ with games and music. Refreshments were served by the hostess. ‘i'he party broke up at a late hour, wishing Miss Prodell much happiness in married life. Returned from Canada. Miss Dora Ethier of Certral avenue and Miss Leulse Chartier of Taftville have returned home after a two weeks' visit in Canada and Vermont. In St. Albans, Vt., they were'tie guests of Dr. and Mrs. G. J. Perrault sister of Miss Chartier. Montreal is ore of the chiéf places of interest, where they were the guests of Miss Chartier's younger sister, a religicuse at St. Taw- rénce. In Butlingten they visited the University of Verinont, whert a % known Greencville' Boy, Paul”Guaig, a medical student, Besides these cities they visited several peints of interest in Canada and Vermont. To Battle for Champiens! ‘The Royal Athletic club will line up against the Zolonizls of New London In the last football game of the season Thanksgiving day at Mohegan park. The game will be for the championship of ail amateu The local boys have a clean slate and intend to keep it so, having won seven gomes and tied two. Coach Delaney put his men through a Btiff practice Tuesday night and the team is in first class condition. Meeting of Holy Name Society. ‘The monthly meeting of the Holy Name society was held Sunday after- noon with Lewis A. Andrews in the chair. Two applications for member- ship were received and one candidate Wwas initiated. Rev. J. H. Fitzmaurice gave a short talk to ‘he members, The regular routine of business was trans- acted. At the next meeting the annual election of officers will take place. Rippers to Play Demons. The Greeneville Rippers will clash Wlt‘h the Demon Five of Taftville on the Y. M. C. A, floor Thanksgiving af- lemgon in the first basketball gam: eof leason. The local boys hive sev- -{ mobile owned by the-defendant. At 430 Tuesday aftérnoon a jury In the superior court réturned a ver- dict of* $1,096 damages for the.plain- Uff i1 the case of Frank W, Barber of Plain Hill against the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea compan The super- lor court came in®at 10.55 ¢'clock on Puesday morning and the Barber case was continued. The arguments were completed and at the afternoon ses- sion Judge Joel H. Reed charged the Jury, who took the case and returnéd with* the above verdict at 4.80. The @ction Was brought by Mr. Barber for injuries received two yeéars ago when ‘he was run over by oné of the Great Atlantic and Pacific company’s wag- ons. Papers in a $10,000 damage action brought by Sarrofini Montes, minor, through his father, Pasquale Montes, against Frank T. Preston of Killingly were flled in the superior court office on Tuesday. In the complaint it is alleged that the boy who is but nine vears of age, was struck and badly Injured on Aug. 3. 1916, by an auto- e accident occurred on West Thames street and at about 11.30 o'clock in A HUNDRED FAMILIES WILL BE GLADDENED TODAY. City Missibnary Will Have All the Thanksgiving Baskets Distributed By Nightfall. One hundred families and several hundred hearts will be gladdened to- day when the City Mission, under the direction of City Missionary Charles A. Northrup, distributes a hundred bas- kets among the worthy poor of the city. The distribution will be made by automobile and by night it is expected that every basket will have reached its destination. City _ Missionary Northrop said Tuesday night that the mission has received a nice assortment of donations from the school children of the city, who have made a gener- ous response in spite of the very high cost of living this year. were collected from the school build- itgs Tuesday and the baskets were all packed by Tuesday night, with the ex- ception of the meat which will be put in the baskets today. Somers Bros. store was open until nearly midnight last night and Mr. Somers was busy all evening preparing the big order!the qualities of a successful Christian for the citv missionary. It was the best of pork loins that he was pre- paring for the hundred baskets and the pieces averaged four and _five pounds each. As in past years, Pow- ers Bros. have donated fifty pounds of fish. NON SUIT GRANTED IN COMMON PLEAS CASE John A. Moran Sued James T. Fitz-. patrick for §450 Commission. Tuesday thé court of common pieas started to try the case of John A. Mo- ainst James T. Fitzpat of Norwich for $450 commission for a real estate sale. After the testimony of two witnesses had been taken at- e a mo- tion for a non-suit which was argued and granted the court. It was claimed by Mr. Moran that en January 13, 1916, he sold the build- Ing owned by Mr. Fitzpatrick at 82 d in part as a bakery, to Emil A. Fox for the sum He claimed he was au- ed Mr. patrick said it must be ne he would not pay a commission. Moran said Mr. Fox first would only $12,000‘for the place but he grad- ually raised his offer to the desired sum of $15000. Mr. Moran said af- ter the sale when the commission of $450 was refused he told the old owner he would sue for his commission. It was testified by Archa W. Coit that the commission of three per cent. wag the usual commission for selling real estate. The plaintiff rested his nd the jury was excused and Lawyer Hige gins made a motion for a non-suit and the matter was argued by the lawyers. DR. C. R. CHAMBERLAIN Dental Surgeon MeGrory Building, Norwith, Cene. D.S. MARSH Pianos Player-Pianos Victor Victrolas ON EASY TERMS Sunlight Build ‘Marsh Buildi 45 Eumilin Shross, | 293 Shate Borest New London Nnmi.‘h 1647 ADAMS TAVERN i861 offer to the public the, finest standard brands of Beer of Europe and America: Bohemian, Pllstier, Culmbach Bavarian Beer, s, Pale and Burton Muer's Sooten Ale. Guinneew Dublin Stouty C. & C. Imported Ginger Ale, Bunker Hill P. B. Ale. Frank Jones’ Nourish- i:g_Ale, Sterling Bitter Ale, Anheuser, Budweiser, Schlitz and Pabst. A. ADAM, Norwich Town Telephone §19 MAHONEY mos.. ’A/fl.' AVENU, od, We guarznteo our service to be the best at e mw-m B. A. WIGHTMAN Experienced Flamo Tuver. ® CHE Street, Phone 752-13. ® nov2 ow: 18ing m) a al to 'rn. Bulo eral good men in their lineup and u- ct to walk all over the Demoni: ippers have had considerable p; ctics under the able coaching of Otto itz. Personals and Notes. m:t hsthary'z‘!“ ;:urc:’ h‘rhursaay rning there wi a mass of thanksgiving. 3 5 PUSISEI. Charles Prentice of New London is at his home on Central avenue over the holidays. Norris Ryiey of Prospect street has returned from spending th e with friends in Mynn‘ b b —_— There was a large attendance at the lochM dl-lnfl da;we bgw;n in "Plll;;okl hall fonday evening by Jeremiah i and Ernest Fox. e VINEYARD WORKERS. Central Baptist Society Was Enter. tained by Nirs. Calvin L. Swan. A social meeting of the Vineyara Workers of the Central Baptist church was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Caivin L. Swan on Peck street. About 40 members were present and !b‘il even:}x:,, was passed very pleas- antly with musicai egélections on the piano and Vietrola two songs. Mrs, ) president of the Mls:lm;ry Ssclety of the Baptist chur~h in Waterford, was present and gave a very interesting talkk on the work their society is d ing. Various ilews of niissionary in- terest were read hy seviral mémbers ‘ménts of cake and fruit punch were served by tiie hostews. Funeral Director and Embalmer Prompt serviceday or night 6423 Lady Assista: ‘Wheén the court came in at 2 o'clock Judge Waller heard some of the testi- mony read and then denied the motion. ‘The jury was excused until Dec. 12 and the court went out to come in on Baturday in Norwich. PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION WILL FLOOD POND. More Funds Are Needed to Meet This Expense, However. The directors of the Norwich Play: grounds assoclation held a regular meeting in the Board of Trade rooms In the Thayer building on Tuésday aft- ernoon. John M. Lee, the treasurer, presented his report which was ac- cepted and showed a balance in the treasury. It was decided to flood the pond at East Great Plains which was used last vear for skating purposes and which was greatly appreciated by many during last winter. In order to meet the expense of flooding this pond there is need of more fun: During the past summer the association spent more money than in previous year: for ap) s and the question of in- suring the apparatus was left in the hands of the secretary and treasurer. A nominating committee was appoint- ed to select officers who will be elected at the annual meeting which will take place in February. NORWICH ROUND TABLE. Interesting Paper on American Music Was Read by Miss Mary A. C. Avery. The Norwich Round Table met on Tuesday evening at the homé of Mr. ard Mrs. Joseph D. Haviland on Greene Avénue. “Miss Mary A. C. Avery read 2 very interesting papér on American Music. The .régular evening's pro- gramme was carried out as follows: Roll call. A musical anecdote; sub- ject, American Music, Miss Mary A. C. Avery; intermission; music, The Round Table; -discussion. During intermission refreshments were served. Didn’t Obey Cop. Fajiure of .Charles E. Senior to stop s automobile on a signal given by atrolman Charles Hammend, - while he latter was_doing traffic duty at he_corher of Bank and Stdte streéts n Néw Londor, cost him a finé of $10- nd costs-.in police court norning when he .was arraigned on harge . of vahmw- ot the city- oul 1ances. ankw W“thflfllAwflanmgumAm Brought Against Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com- on McKinley Avenue—Heavy Damages Sought by Father of Nine Year Old Boy Who Was Struck by Kill- ingly Man’s Automobile on West Thames Street. The barrels| sych a thing as the sin of omission the toranuon. 'l'he boy received long, deep cu! the right side of his ead ang behind the Yight ear, a frac- tured 1, on his ankles and legs -and was unconscious for five dnys. He bacame deaf in both ears a‘nd is now permanently and insurably Jured. Freelove A. Miller of Norwich has filed an action against her husband, Bverett O. Mmar et al, in which she petitions the superior court to order her husl to pay her money for support. They were married in 189: ‘Wallace S. Allis has filed a foreclos- against Charles Tyler Bard, al. plaintiff seeks recovery on !w& not;s m'.n‘l‘un % 34 ,000., Ix thousan lars damages sought bg Bilén Doyle of Nflrw‘ldh from the Shore Line Hiectric company In an action filed on Tuesday. She was a passenger on a trollay car which ran off the track on McKinley avenue and o ed into a wall in front of the Collins residence and claims she was badly injured. In action again Cleste L. Beckwith of Norwich, Sarah E. Warner, also of Norwich, seeks recovery on a thou and @ollar note, dated Oct. 1, 1913. a WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT SIN. s Was Topic at Meeting of Y. M. C. A. Men’s Bible Class On Tuesday Ev- ening. On Tuesday night the pegular ses- sion of the Men’'s Bible class was held in the directors’ room at the Y. M. C. A., and the study proved interesting. The subject of the study was “What the Bible Says About Sin.” The following facts were emphasiz- ed: The Bible shows very clearly the great fact of sin and the passages which mention this are Romans 3:23 :10. s very clearly about the origin of sin, and how sin man=- ifests itself in evil thoughts and evil dceds; it also points that there is nd that one of the greatest ot sins is unbelief. Some of the results of sin are as follows: Corruption, wondering from God. the wrath of God, and even death results from sin. The question of what are some of Nfe was discussed and the fallowing points were brought: A pure life; a knowledge of the Bible; a prayerful life, unselfishness, tact and common sense. Secretary Hill led the discus- sicn of the lesson. CENTRAL BAPTIST PASTOR SPEAKS ON THANKSGIVING Addru ed Men at ‘the International U USilvér Compauy’: Plant. Dr. J. B. Slocum addressed the men at the Internatiopal Silver Tues- d; noon on the subject of Thanks- giving; he stressed the importance of being thankful for the many daily blessings as well as tive many special blessings we receive through the year. He mentioned the blessings of the pure air, the blessings of friendships and emphasized the fact that earthly riches in the shape of gold does not in itself make us happp, but therc are many other things more precious. By special request Hugh Kinder tung Rocked in the Cradle of the Deép. Tried to Rob Poultry Show. The story is leaking out of an at- tempted robbery at Groton hall while the exhibit of poultry was on last week. Watchman Twist, hearing a suspicious noise at a window on the east side, Thursday night, investi- gated and found a_ wagon _tongue placed against the window and in the distance a man was seen running. It is supposed that someone was after a hich class dinner for Thankssziving but as several jen roosts of the more common variety in Monument street were robbed the same night evidently their aspirations took a tumble. TAFTVILLE First Night of the Kermis at Pa Hall Proves Sugcessful—Man Annoy- ing Persons Here—Pastoffice Hours —Personals and Notes. The kermis given by the Sacred Heart parish opened Tuesday evening at Parish hall with a large number in attendance. Several tables of wWhist were played and’ a large array of fan- cy articles were on sale. Dury: the evening a French playlet entitles Petite Brodeuse was cieverly produced by five of the girls of the French- speaking Children of Mary. taking 'part in the play were Mi: Anna Malo, Tieldia Chancerelle, Aldea Chancerelle, Anita Belair and Cora’ Troie- The kermis will be held again Saturday evening, at which time the entertainment will be furnished by the English-speaking children. 5 Man Annoys Women. For the past two nights there has been a man whose identity is mnot known annoyiag women on Providence street. The man has followed several of the local women and addressed per- sonal temarks to them. When the women complained to. the authorities investigation was made, but the man could not be, “ound. Benoit’s Team Defeats Oceum. Benoit's team Jefeated the Oceum team by the score of 183 to 182 in'a e AN AGED CODPLE Say They Ows Their Good Health To Vinol. Steubenville, Ohio.~~*“My husband is 79 years old and 1'am 78 years of | 3. '1“3. we owe our good health to no! e ;M and medicine there -is. one of us get into a-weakened, run- down comudon, Vinol has never fafled ® build us up and restore ‘e have often’ Said we would not be vag now were it not for Vinol™ —MARY A. LEB. ‘We guarantée Vinel because it con- tains beef and cod liver peptones, iron and manganesé peptonatés and gdve- amrmpham the most successful nics known. 5 _Broadway Pharmacy, &. G. Engler, S e }{,flfifh'w‘flfl“ ) Taine Eon ic by e n Daniélson b; T W. e lllil'lo‘h-_ o riore Ve recent nmatei. e Océum team led by 22 balls until Durumt came in with 28-ball run, winaing the game. Benoit’s team has offered to play Oc- cum again for a purse of $235, but the O(w boys nave failed to put up the ——— Posteffice Hours Thanksgiving Day. The local postoffice will observe the following closing hours on Thursday, Tha day: 3.30 to 11 a. nksgiving m., ‘lffi t6 3 p..m., and from 3.20 to 7 . m. e Closed to Take Inventory. Several departments of the J. B. Martin company will close for a lod of ten days to allow for the tal of inventory. Personale and Notes. Oscar Johnson has resigned his po- sition in the Ponemal: mills. Mastair Bazinefte has accepted a po-' sition with Michael Jacob of Uccum, Mrs. Adam Leipold of Branford is :ihe guest of relatives here for a few ays. Robert Waiker of Baltic was a busi- mess visitor in town Tuesday after- noon. Daniel MceShefféry, Jr., of Pawtucket Is the guest of refatives nere over the holidays. George Weller, Jr.. has returned to work in the Ponemah mills after a few days’ vacation. Wilfred - Mercier, Joséph Rondeau and Wilfred Champagne were recent visitors in Baltic. Ovila Pau! and Samuel Ttudeau caught a emall coon in the ledges in the vicinity of Lisbon recently. Miss Elizaheth Skinter has been | taken to the Backux hospital, where she will undergo ar’ operation for ap- pendicitis. Percy Thurlow h: purchased a 20 horse power “notoreyele, on whaich he will make a irip to Worcester Thanks- siving day. There wiil b¢ a mass of requiem in the Sacred Heart c¢hurch @ Thursday morning for the repose. of tiie oul of Mrs. Adorie Beauregurd. The Crescénts and the Eear. Cats will rlay at Jewett City Thanksgiving night. A large crowd expects to ac- company tae local boys. Rev. Donald McLane of Boston has returned after attending the EOth an- niversary of the Taftville Congreza- tiénal Sunday school. Rev. Mr. Mec- Lane was a former pastor of the church. —_— e DIED. HOWARD—1In Norwich, Howard, aged wiil he held at Churrh Allen’s funeral parlor: street. Wednesday. Nov Burial in Maplew LASONDBE—In Norwic Melvina Lasond street, aged 52 yve: LI"IPEll In Sonlmnor (Fawcatuck), , 1918, Mary, wife of George a° Leiper. PALMER—In Bozrah 25, 1916, Mary Tovea it ot & aged 56 vears. Notice of funeral hereafter. — IN MEMORIAM. In sad but loving memory of cur Sherman iLetfingwell), B. Nichols. be- Leland Faimer, beloved Mother, Mrs. Nelile Carver MoNeely, wjo died Nov. 29, 1915, We miss thée from our home, dear Mother: & We miss thze from thy place: We miss thy fond and earnest care And the sunshing of thy faco. Oh! dear Molher, we have laid thee In thy peaceful grave, embraced, And we will slways love thee Till we sze thy helvqnly face, 'HE OHILDREN. eph W. and H;rfl!d Carver McNeely. El izabeth, N. DRS. L. F_and A. J. LaPIERRE 287 Main Strest; Norwish; Conn, 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. by appointment m-'a IM !oflf Black ‘m Overcoats, stietly all wool, with vel- vet collar, sleevés are lined with l(uu -na Ynuu’ Overcoats snappy, clean, form-fitting uohh. single and double-breasted, in plain colors and fancy mixtures. They made with vel 318 oo-—t.hny are extra good value. For men who want the best we offer Stein-Bloch owrennx. Ex- be impressed with style, quality, Young Men’s Overcoats at Young Men’s Pinch-back Overcoats plain colors and fancy mixtures, .in mm-bmt&nmdal. with soft roll butto: ugh, sleeves | finish and = moderate prices. We and shoulders lined with Skinner’s | show Stein-: Overcoats at satin—-our special $16.00 value. $20.00 to $30.00. HUNDREDS OF SMART, NEW MODELS IN WOMEN'S COATS 'WILL BE SHOWN HERE TODAY 7 at $12.50, $16.50, $19.50 and $22,50 As to values—well, we know that better values are not procurable. Pay $12.50, $16.50, $19.50 or $22.50— whatever price suits you best, and you can be sure of get- hnznhtflemmfl:nntheumdamountoffiyknndqud. ity for the price paid. Women’s Suits at Final Reductions We have ‘been through our entire stock of Women's High Grade Suits and made still further reductions for quick clearance. At $16.50 LIS IR 58P0 00 At $23.95 SUITS THAT SOLD REGULARLY UP TO $35.00 In these_two lots are beautiful Suits of the latest and most popular materials. Every model is attractive and up-to-the- minute in_style, and, as in most J;lus. there is but one Suit of a kind, the variety is ‘Women’s Fine Dress Hats Reduced Today you may choose from our entire stock of Women’s Fine Dress Hab.——positivgly none reserved— ! at $4.85 This includes Pattern Hats from our own work room. Gage Bros. Tail- ored Hats, in fact every fine Dress Hat without reservation—former prices Py $1.98 Women’s and Misses’ Mannish Regular prices $298 and $3.98 Beaver Trimmed Hats at. . ... SEE OUR SPECIAL VALUE DRESS HATS that Hats that Hats that Touy e 2 98 usually sell 3 9 usually sell . at $3.00 o at $3.98 o at $5.00 Women’s and Children’s Knit Underwear All Sizes All Kinds . All Grades Al Prices Infants’ KNPSRS Women’s RIPSTVES Our showing of Women’'s Under- wéar includes every wanted kind— medium and heavy weight, plain or ribbed, in Vests, Pants and Union Suits and at every price we offer the best value obtainable. We carry a large assortment of Infants’ Winter Weight Ribbed Vests and Bands, ranging in price from 25c for a goad, heavy quality up to $1.00 for a fine Silk and Wool Vest. H 'e UNDERWEAR e UNION SUITS Children’s RN°TIVEES Women’s X 8 vUes Every good kind of Children’s We carry a complete line of Underwear is here — Vests, Pants and Union Suits. We feature Munsing Underwear for Boys and Girls in Vests, Pants and Uuion Suits. Union Suits in all wecights and styles. We have such well-known makes of Union Suits as Munsing, Richelieu, Carter’s and Forest Mills. FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER - Thanksgiving dinner our big basement department, with lhcplendldatod:,unyourdnponl. Nickel-plated Tea Kettles at $1.19, $1.39 and $1.59 Silverware—Knives, Forks and Spoons, at special prices Hundreds of other articles in Kitchen and Table needs will be found in this department—and always at the low- est possible prices. THANKSGIVING TABLE LINENS ‘Our stock of Table Linens is now at its best. It includes ‘Table Damasks, Pattern Cloths, Table Napkins, Luncheon and Tea Cloths, Tray Cloths, Table Sets, and a big variety of Fancy Linens, all at much less than present values. All Linen Table Damasks in a wide | Pattern Tabla Cloths, strictly all - linen, all sizes, in splendid assort- selection of designs, at 75c, $1.00, | ment at $8.00, $3.75, $4.50 and up- $1.25 and up to $2.50 a yard. wards. Hemstitched Table Sets, consisting of Table Cloth #nd one dozen Nap- kins to match, strictly ail Linen, and in a variety of patterns and grades —our own direct importation at $7.98, $9.50 and upwards. Fancy Linens, comprising Real Ma- deria and Cluny Centers, Doilies, Scarfs, Etc., all at prices greatly below present market values. The Porteous & Mitchell Co. tion—at $3.00 to $25.00 a dozen.