Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 3, 1917, Page 6

‘ NORWICH BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1917 i o SHELF CLEARING THE PASNIK C0., Norwici: Cone: YOU PAY LESS HERE “e buy for cash, we sell for cash, we have no de- livery expenses. We know where to get the goods through our long experience in the New York stores, and that is the reason of our low prices. Children’s White#Corduroy Coats, all samples, a bit handled, narrow and wide wale, some belted, others smocked, worth up to $5.00— GRIFPEICe .o ossseicionoiverias Ladies’ Coats, worth $19.50— A few Plush Coats at less than cost not to carry them over Children’s Outing Flannel Night Gowns, worth 24c Any Ladies’ or Child’s Hat in stock, trimmed or un- trimmed, 47c. We don’t carry any over for next season. Ladies’ Silk Stockings in colors black, white, gray, champagne, pink and blue, worth 39c—OQOur 24c We are still selling Children’s Ribbed Underwear, 47c Skirts, worth up to $10.00— Ladies’ Four-Garter Corsets made of heavy contil, long and short—Owur price.......... Ladies’ Brassieres— B oox. ... $2.97 a $3.97 LOOK AT THEM BEFORE YOU BUY Women’s Bungalow Aprons, materials of cham- bray and gingham, worth 59c—Our price.. . . . 3ic $1.97 A big assortment of Sample Ireturned to her home on South Main street. < Miss Ethel Brown has resumed her studies at Willimantic Normal school. Henry St. Onge is employed at the Hopkins & Allen plant at Norwich. Chris Hedler is enjoying a few days’ vacation. John F. Brown was Putnam Monday- Gold Coins from Mill Owner. M. H. Donahoe, proprietor of the Shetucket -worsted mills, presented gold coins to his overseers and office staff New Year's day. Mr. and Mrs. Emile Despathy of ‘WiHimantic, formerly of Baltic, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ovila Dupont. 5 PLAINFIELD Town Mourns Loss of Harold Law- ton—Mills, Stores and Schools Are Closed During Funeral Hours Tues- day. BALTIC G. A. Cote Starts Cutting Nine-inch lce—M. H. Donahoe, Proprietor of Shetucket Mills, Presents Gold Coins to Overseers and Office Staff. 1 G. A. Cote has a gang of men cut- a visitor in ting ice on the Beach Brook branch pond. The ice is nine inches thick. Attended Plainfield Funeral. Prominent local manufacturers and former business associates and many other friends attended the funeral of Harold W. Lawton in Plainfield Tues- day. A pew has been plaged on either side of the steps eading to tbe entrance of St. Mary’s church. Hugh McCoombs of Brookline, Mass., was a Baltic caller Tuesday. Stanislaus Charon of Plainfield, for- muerly of Baltic, was a local caller Tuesday. Joseph Michaud is substituting at the academy during the illness of the regular janitor, J. Chette. iss Irene Sullivan of Hartford is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sullivan. Timothy Sullivan and Herold Rem- mert. who were visiting_relatives in town, have returned to Hartford. Miss Bertha Jones spent Monday with New London friends. Joseph Arthur P, Rey was a Moosup visitor Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Roy of Willi- mantic spent Monday with Mr. Roy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roy. Frank Love and Herman Bradlaw spent Monday in Niantic. Miss Alma Buteau is the guest of Moosup friends. Returns to Sterling. Miss Stella Brown, who has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Brown, has returned to her Guties as principal of the Sterling schools. Melville Cote of New York, former- Iy of Baltic, is the guest of his mother, Mrs, Eliza Cote. School Term Opens. The Baltic public schools have open- ed_after the holiday vacation. Miss Frances Trecman, who has been the guest of friends in New York, has -, Eighty-seven Years Old Backache, sore muscles, stiff joints, dark puffs under eyes and bladder disorders are symptoms of diseéased kidnevs. H. H. Adams, Bpringfield, Mo., writes: “I had a very severe at- ‘tack of kidney trouble. I am getting cld, eigbty-seven. 1 tried different treatments, but none did me so much good as Foley Kidney Pills. I con- sider it the best.” Foley Kidney Pills | the home of Frederick Lever, Sunday are tonmic in action, and quick to give | evening. TFriends of Mr. and Mrs. good results. The Lee & Osgood Co.'Lever spent an enjoyable evening. Re- Doctor Tells How To Strengthen Eyesight 50 per cent. In One Week’s Time In Many Instances pense of ever getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions may be wonderfully benefited by following the simple rulés. Here is the prescription: Go to any active drug store and get a bottle of Bom-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in a fourth of a glass of water and allow to dissolve. With this liquid bathe the eyes two to four times daily. You should notice your eyes clear up perceptibly right from the start and inflammation will quickly disappear. If your eves are bothering you, even a little, take steps to_save them now before it is too late. Many hopelessly blind might have been saved Q{mt‘hey had cared for their eyes in time. Safeguarding Steps. copper railing The death of Harold 'Lawton means the passing of one of Plainfield’s most prominent and public-spirited citizens. The work which he accomplished here for the welfare of the inhabitants and the beauty of the village will always rest in the history of the town. The memory of this man is bound to live along with his deeds in the life of every person who was acquaint.- ed with him in any way. Village Honors Benefactor. The Lawton $lls Corporation closed from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. yes- terday out of respect for Harold Law- ton, whose funeral was taking place All the stores and schools were closed from 9 to 12. Brevities. Miss Jean Belair of Norwich was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John In- glis over New Year's. Miss Beatrice Metcalf of Plainfield spent the week-end with Taftville friends. 3 Clarence and AMred Winsor, Mor- ris Starkweather and Walter Dough- erty attended the basketball game at Jewett City Monday evening. To Play Putnam. ‘The Plainfleld High school basket- ball team will meet Putnam FHigh in ‘a_Quinebaug Valk league contest in Milner hall this ‘ednesday) even- ing. Class Reunion. ‘The class of 1913 of Plainfleld High 8chool held & reunion at the home of Miss Edna Fraser Monday evening. Thé officers of the class are John F. Sullivan, president; Miss Edna Fra- ser, vice president; Miss Mae Ken- nedy, secretary and Harold G. Wil- liams, treasurer. New Year’s Party. A New Year’s party was held at o~ A Free Prescription You Can Have Filled and Use at Home. Philadelphia, Pa—Do you _wear glasses? Are you a victim of eye strain or other eve weaknesses? If so, ou will be glad to know that accord- {ng to Dr. Lewis there is real hope for you. Many whose eyes were failin say they have had their eves restore through the principle of this wonder- ful free ription. One man says, after g it: “I was almost biind; could not see to read at all. Now I can read everything without any glasses and mry eyes do not water any more. At night they wweuld in dreadfully; now feel fine al e time. It was like a miracle to me.” A lady who used it says: “The atmosphere seemed hazy with or without glasses, but after using this presoription for fifteen days everything seems clear. 1 can even read fine print without glasses.” It is thousands ~ who wear glasses can now discard them in a reasonable time and multitudes more be able to strengthen their eves so tic. FEAST FOR WESTERLY ELKS Roast Beef Supper for Antlered Brethren and Their Guests— Christian Church Officers—Will of H. Hobart Babcock ——— The will of H. Hobart Babcock was admitted to probate Tuesday afternoon at the regular session of the probate court, Judge Edward M. Burke pre- siding. Mrs. Harriett S. Babcock, the wife of the deceased, and Rowse Bab- cock, a son, both of whom were named in the will, were made exécutors of the estate, ‘the bonds being fixed at $40.000. William B. Austin was ap- pointed appraiser. The deceased made a will in 1807 in which he named his wife and two sons as executors of the estate, but & codicil was added in 1914 because one of the sons had moved from Westerly. The codicil named the widow and one son. £ In the estates of William O. Plerce and Mary E. Kiddle the first and final accounts were received, examined and allowed recorded. A meetihg of the College olub will be held this afterncon at the home of Miss Perry on Margin street. Miss Ellen Fitz Pendleton, president of ‘Wellesley college, will be the speaker. Miss Pendleton is the sister of James M. Pendleton, manager of the Indus- trial Trust company of Westerly. Guests will be admitted to the meet- ing. The thaw of yesterday afternoon softened the ice on the ponds, sur- rounding Westerly, partially spoiling the skating. During the past few days this sport has been especially popular on the pond in Wilcox park, and each afternoon scores of school children have taken advantage of the ice, Martin H. Spellman acted as toast- riaster at the New Year's celebration of the Elks. A roast beef supper was served to nearly 100 members and guests. The committee in charge of the affair consisted of Martin H. Spell- man, chairman, Dr. John M. O’Connell, Harry Robinson, James McKnight and William Higgins. The annual meeting of the Christian church resulted in the election of the following offiecrs: William B. Austin, president; Charles M. Kebbe, vice president; Orlando R. Smith, treas- urer: Samuel Girven, cler! Raymond Collins and Frederick Boulter, trus- tees. - Westerly is interested in the appro- priation deemed necessary to carry on coming year- Chief Engineer Irving W. Patterson estimates that $700,000 will be required. About $250,000 of this comes from the automobile de- partment. - Brief Mention. The meeting of the Westerly band will be held this evening- Mr. and Mrs. John G. Dutton are visiting their son, Dr. Frank K. Dutton, in Springfield, Mass. The first meeting of the Board of Trade for the new year was held in the town hall building last evening. Thomas Pengelly is confined to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Willlam Bell. 124 Granite street, by illness. His condition Tuesday was reported critical. The condition of Daniel Sullivan of Mechanic street, who recently under- went an operation for appendicitis at St. Joseph's hospital, Providence, was reported vesterday as encouraging. Monday evening the Colonial club on High' street observed the first la- Westerly h‘es}!menu were served. Those pres- ent included Misses Bertha and_Alice Campbell, Irene Smith, Sadie Booth, Mrs. James Seddon, Annie Alexander, Alice_Bromley and Mabel Magnason: also Walter and Edward Clark, George Booth, James Seddon, Joseph Knowles, Jesse Alexander and Edward Nysgron, Party at Colonial Farm. There was a New Year's gathering at the Colonial Farm, the home of Mr. and Mrs. William_Billott, at which relatives and friends met to welcome the dawn of the new vear. A pleas- ant evening was spent, during which refreshments were served. Social and Personal. George Lindeman mill constructor, was in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Highan have re- turned to their home in Fall River, Mass., after a visit with their daugh- ter, Mrs. John Krauss. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boulley return- ed to their home in Franklin, Mass., after a visit here. . ‘Wilfred Royle of Warren, R. 1, spent New Year’s day with Plainfield friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bimer Handy spent New Year's day with Packerville rel- atives. John C. Duff has returned to Wa- terbury after a week’s stay in Plain- fleld. Mr. and Mrs. Aime Paul returned Monday to their home in Rhode Isi- and after a visit here. Miss Mabel Magnason of Worces- ter, was a Plainfield caller New Year'sy Mr. and Mrs. Stanilas Charron and family spent New Year'’s day in Bal- Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Racine and sons returned to their home in Me- chanicsville, after a visit with Mr and_Mrs. F. 1. Racine. Albert Moreland returned Monday to Waterbury after a week’s stay with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James e TR R : A number of lainfiel people at- tended a dance at Danielson Now Year's dap. William J. Donnelly of Baltic was a recent caller in Plainfield. A CLEAR COMPLEXION Ruddy Cheeks—Sparkling Eyes . —Most Women Can Have - Says Dr. Edwards, a Well-Known Ohio Physician Dr.'F. M. Edwards for treated scores of women for known vegetable ingredi- ents mixed with olive oil, naming them Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets, you will know them by their olive color. These tablets are wonder-workers on the liver and bowels, which cause a nor- mal action, carrying off the waste and dies’ night of the secason. menu was prepared and music by an orchestra during evening. - INAUGURAL CL_AEMONIES OF GOVERNOR BEECKMAN Address Recommends Strictest Econ- omy in State Affairs. Providence, R. I, Jan. 2—R. Liv- ingston ‘was inaugurated as governor of Island today for a second two-year term. , Other stats officers inducted into office are: Em- ery J. S8an Souci, lieutenant-governor; J. Fred Parker, secretary of state. Herbert A. Rice, attorney general and Walter A. general treasurer. The general assembly also met for the first day of its sixty day session. The senate consists of 25 republicans, 13_democrats and one independent. The new house has 65 republicans. 34 democrats and one independent. The inauguration of the state offi- cers took place before the joint as- sembly of the house and senate and at the conclusion of the formal cere- mony the governor submitted his in- augural mes 2 iovernor R. third annual me: legislature immedi: augural ceremoni A special there was the vingston Beeckman's ze, presented to the 1y after the i today, recommend omy in state affs s the employment an efficiency expert o study the wor ings of all departments and offices. specifically recommends that all necessary commissions and offices abolished. and in two instances u he consolidation of boards which have conflicting and overlapping Jjurisdic- tion. The governor said it was un- wise to elect two or more men to do the work which one could do. _ Governor Beeckman wishes a better jury system and said there were too many classes of desirable men now exempt from such service. He fa- vored a special road tax of three cent. on each $100 of locally assessed valua- tion, and also a large state appropria- tion for maintenance. . The extension of the workmen's compensation law to employes of the state and municipalities was advo- cated. ~ The governor said the stat. should be just and generous witn it own employes as it demanded private employers to be. He urged immediate It un- be consideration 1of the amendment extending t - the road work in the state during the | . en the presidential suffrage and fa- vored the immediate submission to the people of an amendment abolish- ing the property qualification for vot- ers in Rhode Island. He also declared that the present time demanded th make adequate prepar: tion against war. Services of Week of Prayer—Death of Edward E. Wilcox—Holiday Visi- tors Leave Town. The week of praver is being observ ed in the Methodist Episcopal church this week. Mectings are held each evening. The pastor Rev. W. H. Dun- nack, is giving some very instructive services. OBITUARY., Edward E. Wilcox. The body of Edward E. Wilcox, 59, a former resident of Mystic, who died Sunday at the Connecticut school at Lakeville, was brought to Mystic on Tuesday and taken to the Miner burying ground for burial. He was the son of Leonard and Martha Cran- dall Wilcox. Noted Out and About. Miss Martha Williams has returned to Boston after a visit to her mother, Mrs. Fannie Williams. . and_Mrs. Benjamin Davis have returned from a month's visit with their daughter, Mrs. Charles F. Guile, in_Boston, Bergen 1. Greene has just purchascd a mew touming car and with Mrs. Greene visited his parents in Hop- kinton City on New Year's day. Miss Jennie Feidler has returned to New York after a visit with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Isador Feidler, Selectman Conrad Kretzer, Percy Stowe and Charles Palmer met Tues- day and transacted business for the town of Groton. Miss Sera Gookin has returned from a visit in Hampton, N. H. Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Ryley and their son Aoger and daughter Blanche have with Mrs. Ryley’s parents, Mrs. George W. Keigwin. Prof. William G. Park has returned to Washington, Conn., after a visit at the Park homestead. Miss Ellen Boggeums has left for Rockville after two weeks’ stay in town. Miss Geneva Rathbun has returned to Gl after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren P. Rathbin. Norris W. Ryley has returned to Norwich after a visit with his grand- mts, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ealtwln. Leslie Lamb has returned, after ten figm in New York. eca Eldredge has returned to New York after a visit to his aunt, Mrs. John O. Fish. SENATE AND HOUSE HELD CAUCUSES (Continued from Page One) pore of the senate, a ballot giving him 14 votes to 10 for Senator W. H. Hall of Willington. The latter at once made the election unanimous, John Buckley who was house clerk last ses- sion, was chosen senate clerk. Healey For Speaker of House. The house caucus, by acclamation, chose Frank E. Healey of Windsor Locks as speaker, an office he held last session. Contrary to expectation, Fairfleld county had no candidate for this office. Mr. Healey’s name was pre- sented by Representative F. M. Peéas- ley of Cheshire and seconded in behalf Mr. and of their counties by Representatives Lee of Enfield, Huxford of Stamford, Bailey of Norwich, Russell of Middle- town and Higgins of Coventry. Kenealey For Clerk. For clerk Edward J. Kenealey of Stamford was chosen and W. Arthur Countryman of Hartford elected as- sistant clerk. Mr. Kenealey’s name was offered by Mr. Foord of Stamford and that of Mr. Countryman by Represen- tatives of Manchester and Talcott of Vernon. Both elections were by acclamation. Mr. Keneaiey was as- sistant clerk of the house last session ‘was assistant to ‘Russell. Mr. Rus- It is ution tomorrow. Dresses - TO $22.50 TO $35.00 Manhattan of North Branford, George H. Stan- ton of “Norwich, Albert A. Gorham of Fairfield county, Fred M. Wright of dham county, E. Irving Stone of Bethlehem, George E. Hale of Mid- dlesex county and John Hunt of Tol- land count: Under the rules of the house the caucus there did not make selections of messengers and door- keepers, but a list will come from a conference committee to the committee on permanent organization and then be reported to the house for confirm- Attendance Not Large. The a‘tendance of members and spectators on the eve of the re- assembling of the legislature was not as large as in many former vears. The business before the republicans was quickly disposed of. but the caucuses of the democratic members were some- what protracted. The chief interest centered in the republican senate cau- cus held in the senate chamber be- cause of reports that therc would be a close vote in the contest between Senator F. A. Bartlett of Bridgeport and Senator Hall of Willington for the place of president pro tem. The fi- nal outecome was a surprise to a great many. A few hours before the cau- cus it had been reported that Senator Bartlett was to withdraw his name and the Fairfield County s ators— seven in number—would give their vote to Senator Hall. Senator Bartlett had stated several times that he was a candidate for the office. Conferences Preceded Caucuse: } count With the report that he would w draw, the name of Senator Lyman was put forth as t of a candidate egainst Mr. Hall. There were many conferences of senators before the cau- cus opened and the report w: u nt that a Fairfield county and a Litchfield leader were making a contest for control. -~ Senator Bartlett presid- ed and Senator Williamson of Darien was clerk. An informal ballot was pre- faced by a statement by Senator Bart- lett that, appreciating the honor done him last session in choosing him pres ident pro tem, and the many expr sions of desire on the part of tors to vote for him again, he a candidate and in the inferest of the republican party Fairfield county would offer no candidate for the place. He added that he hoped the choice who- soever it was to be. would carry with it the appointment of Senator Kleet as chairman of the judiciary commit- tee. The ballot resulted in the choise of Senator Lyman. All the republican senators-elect were present save Tut- tle of Naugatuck. The president pro tempore of senate names the chaplains and the committees of that body and the speaker of the house has similar pow- ers. the Democratic Senatorial Caucus. The democratic senatorial caucus was presided over by Senator Broder of Hartford with Senator Whitney of New Haven clerk. Senator O'Sullivan of Derby was elected as minoriay lead- er by acclamation. Senator Heming- way of Hartford referred to a newspa- per statement and said that his atti- tude there expressed had been mis- construed. He believed that the sen- ate minority leadership should be left to the democratic senators and not settled in advance by the state organ- ization. - A legislative committee was named eonsisting of Senators Broder, Koppleman and Whitney. It is anticipated that the inaugural ceremony tomorrow will be very large- Iy attended as the weather prospects are more favorable than in many of the recent openings of a session. JOHN C. GEARY CHOSEN ‘MINORITY LEADER IN HOUSE Harry E. Back of Killingly Elected = ittes on_ Per- day night, next to the senatorial and general republican c: 5 was the selection by the democratic’ minority, of Attorney John C. Geary of V ford and New London as the ho leader. There were three other can- didates Taylor of Danbury, Caine of Naugatuck and Hall of New Milford. On the first informal ballot the tc vote was 59, Geary receiving 23, Tay lor 18, Hall 11, Caine Hall with- drew in favor of Geary. Second in- formal ballot, total vote 66, G Taylor 17, Caine 4. The vote clared formal and Mr. Gi made the unanimous cho democrats made these nominations: Henry J. Freeman of Naugatuck for clerk, E. Fred Bugbee of Windham, assistant clerk: for doorkeepers and messengers, Daniel J. Monney = of Hartford, James Batcheldor of Nau- satuck. George Goss of New Lon Richard Tobin of lLitchfield, Willi J. Gilmore of Stonington, Lorenzo Wheeler of Litchfi Joseph J. Dunn of Hartford and Charles A. Leonard of Tolland Windham County Caucus. The repu met_in cau of Thompso; chosen chairman Shelden sec s of Windham county 1 Louis T. Lenerot the oldest member, W and W. Franki . The caucus was to nominate a candidate for door- | keeper or messenger and an informal | ballot was taken with this result: | Frank H. Fitts of Hampton 8, Archic C. Bennett f Canterbury 3, Arthur H, M Plainfield_2, Edward W. Russel plin 2, Herbert Wil- liam: 2, total 16, no choice. Another informal ballot w aken as follow 9, Bennett 4, Williams 1, Mathewson 1, Russeil 1. Mr. Fitts was declared the nominee and Archie (. Bennett was named as second choice. Harry Back of Killingly was elected a member of the committee on permanent organization. Sessions L. Adams of Plainfield and Oliver How- ard of Windham and Edward S. Back-. us of Thompson were selected as the caucus committee. New London County Caucus. George Bradford called the New London county ucus to order. Elias Wilcox of Stonington was chosen as chairman and Willlam L Allyn of Ledyard clerk. Albert J. Bailey of Norwich and Borden A. Babcock of Stonington were appointed tellers. Ed- win W. Jones nominated for door- keeper or messenger. Mr. Balley was appointed to report the names to the general caucus. A vote was passed favoring Frank A. Healey for speak- er. Edward Kenealey for clerk and William A. Countryman assistant clerk TEST CASE OF MOVING PICTURE SHOWS ON SUNDAY To Obtain Decision Whether They Violate Law New York State. New York, Jan. 2.—To obtain a de- cision as to whether moving picture exhibitions on Sunday gre in violation of the New York state’ law, represen- tatives of motion picture interests rtually -deécided at a’ conference here today to carry a test case to the court of appeals. It was the opinion of those present. tha tthe Bender case at Albany, in which the appellate : division ‘of the third department decided against the theatre owner, does not afford a fair test and that a new case should be Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA E:C. GEER Piano Tuner, ) v mm':- ccted for ‘the decision of the ' hig est court in the stat The -cohference was held ' under tk auspices of the National Association of the Motion Picturc Industrp and was_attended by leadir n manu- facturers and theatre owners Naval Collier Caesar Delayed. shington, Jan. 2.—The naval cole esar, loadled ‘with $2 1 and clothing for ind starving S, experienced a six day de and now. is due at 7, according to department not given n a report today The the of the de s cause relieved and oyercome by a single applieation ‘6f Min- ard’s liniment. It is b for sore, strained, muscles, stiff neck, bago, sciatica, rheumatic pains, backache, stiff joints, tired, aching, burning, itch- ing feet, and sprains. It gives instant healing relief; is creamy, anti- septic, free from injurious drugs a; stainless to flesh and clothing. Surcty try this wonderful liniment and see how quickly it brings soothing relief. It never disappoints. Get a bottle todagy HAMILTON and other maké$ of WATCHES for all time. THE WM. FRISWELL CO’ JOSEPH BRAI_)FORD. v BOOK BINDER Blank Books Made and Rulad to Order, 108 SROADWAY New Sttas &' Fall Miljinery MRS. C. P. STANTON 62 Franklin Stres: 185th DIVIDEND Office of The Norwich Savings Societ: Norwich, Conn., Dec. 9, 1916, The Directora of this Society hav declared out of ths earnings .of th current six months a cemi-annual div idend at the rate of FOUR PE CENT. per annum, .pavable to depesi tors. entitled thereto on and ‘afte, January 15, 1917. COSTELLO LIPPITT, Tréasurer. eaaisran. | DR. F. W. HOLMS. Dentist Shannon Building Annex, Room A Felwpnone 33 D5 sercuny ev inerouns sn wrice of 1ed will w om at