Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 3, 1917, Page 2

L_WILL Eight Recerded During February at Town Clerk’s Office. Eight real estate changes for Feb- e s, o Town Cletk Frank P. g‘n::.;momm 'l::muutouow-:n “|in wages which will start April f7th. Willlam W. Hibbard to Arthur Hib- | The new scale will give the painters, property in Windham. Willard |and p-perbansarsl thxez,slma amount W, Hayden to Hymen Rothblat prop: | 510" Ner are recsiving - about iting stree! arol . Malne to ©. Arthur Keeney, property |more than the painters The wages in Windham. George E. Wilcox to|réceived by the painters o ‘Herman Prag, property on Chestnut street. Frederick Rogers to Frederick and Florence B. Storrs, DEMAND WAGE INCREASE. Painters, Decorators and Paperhang- ers Want Flat Rate of $22. The nters, decorators and paper- hlngel:.alloul No. 537, have made it known that they are to seek a.raise forty-one cents an hour for an eight hour day, with a half holiday Satur- days. Digaere to Maries and Rose Zinguer property on Johns treet. Eva K. Shap- ard to Jean B. Ziguere, property in Willimantic. Gurley property on West Main street to Horace E. Eaton. — e Only One “BROMO QUININE.” 7o et the genutne, cali for full name TIVE BROMU QUININE. Loo! Tor slgnature of E. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Da; 5 Murray's Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, GUNN. New Spring Styles are coming in every day—New Suits, New Coats, New Dresses, New Skirts and New Waists are making their ap- pearance for Spring. X To women the Suits are the most interesting apparel in the ready-to-wear garments. Some of the Suits shown are quite mannish, simply tail- ored and trimmed, others have attractive belts, pleats and One of ihe striking features is pockets in jackets and pockets in skirts, llr’e and small ones in varied shapes. Soft wool fabrics are used, such as Fine Wool Poplin, Soft Wool Serge and Wool Jersey, and among the colorings which will be in great demand will be found gray, gold, apple green, Copenhagen and navy blue. ATTRACTIVE NEW SPRING COATS ARE NOW DISPLAYED The New Spring Coats have made and attractive . Soft Wool Gabardine, Wool Serge and Wool Pop- lin are used in these Spring models. New pockets are features that are noticeable and wide collar of Bengaline and SHik Poplin with band on cuffs to match and stylish sash belt in front, colors are magenta, old rose, navy, Copenhagen, gray, gold and white and black checks. Chamker of Commerc and will address the regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. There will be a_discussion of the leg- islation now before the state legisla- STYLISH NEW SPRING WAISTS An unusually pretty collection of New Spring Waists are here ready to be claimed by women and young girls who appreciate style and quality. group consists of Silk and Crepe-de- Chine, plain, striped and checks, some are beautifully trimmed with Venice insertion and others are hand- somely finished with embroidery, all have the soft roll collar and come in flesh, white and pink, $2.50. Sizes 45, 47 and 49 for extra large women at $5.00 and $5.89. SHOWING OF NEW DRESS FABRICS FOR SPRING © We have an interesting collection of Woolen Dress Fabrics and Dress Silks for those who take pride and interest in making their own garments, also a good line of Wash Goods that will please those looking for carly Spring and Summer patterns. WOOLEN DRESS GOODS AT $1.98 A YARD 84-inch wide Wool Poplin, in' navy,| &0-inch wide Fine and Storm Wool = Wool Gabardine, in|SSTES: In garnet, Russian green, Alice navy blue and brown, $1.95 a yard. |2Pd navy blue, at 31.98 a yard: 46-inch wide Wool Gabardine, in| 56-inch wide fine, soft wool mixture, burgundy and gray, $1.98 a yard. in green and gray, at $1.98 a yard. WOOLEN DRESS GOODS AT $1.50 A YARD 50-inch wide Storm Serge, all wool,| 46-inch wide Fine French Serge, all At present The wages ent time is about $18 a week or about Bridgeport Physician to Speak Before Dr. Waiter H. Bowen, president of the board of health of Bridgeport will be in this city next Tuesday evening The, navy blue, Alice blue, Russian green, brown and gray, $1.50 a yard. AT $1.25 A YARD In this lot you will find a wide as- sortment of Fine Wool Serges, Wool Poplins and_Men's Wear Serge, also Fine Wool Plaids for Spring suiting, 42 and 44-inch wide, and come in the following ' colors and shades, navy blue, Russian green, brown, lavender, burgundy and tan, $1.25 a yard. AT 75c A YARD Mohair, plain or striped, Wool Serges and Black and White Checks, both in large and small patterns, 36 to 42-inch wide, all colors are includ- wool, in Russian green and navy blue, $1.50 a yard. 53 AT $1.00 A YARD In this collection you will find a good line of Wool Poplin, Wool Plaids, Fine French Serge, Fancy Checks, Wool Mixtures and Black and White Checks; a good variety of colors and shadeés are included, and come in 42- inch and up to 54-inch wide, at $1.00 a yard. AT 59c A YARD Noveity Suiting, Shepherd Checks, Fancy Plaids and Wool Batiste, are assembled here for your selection, and come in_36-inch and up to 54-inch wide, at 59¢ a yard, ed, at 75c a yard. NEW DRESS SILKS FOR SPRING A new line of Windham Silk in a £00d assortment of colors and shades, 86-inch wide, $1.39 a yard. 36-inch wide Silk Striped Voiles in yellow, gold and sky blue, also floral and crepe stripes effect suitable for street or party dresses, 59¢ a yard. 36-inch wide Silk Poplin in a wide assortment of colors, 83¢ a yard. 36-inch wide Silk Messaline, all col- ors and shades, including black and ‘white, $1.50 a yard. One lot of New Dress Silk, in fancy plaid effects, also stripes and check in a good variety of patterns, $1. $1.50 and $1.79 a yard. WASH GOODS FOR SPRING 32-inch wide New Soring Scotch Gingham, attractive plaids and checks in good color combinations, 19¢ a yard. * 36-inch wide New Spring Percales, neat and attractive patterns, suitable for dresses, shirting and waisting, 123%c and a yard. Bates’ New Spring colors and designs stripes, 15c a yard. 38-inch wide Marquisette in inch wide mercerized stripes, yellow, pink, blue and Nile green, 50c a vard. 36-inch wide New Mendette Cloth, floral patterns, in pink, blue, lavender and yellow, 19c a yar i 36-irich wide Awning-Stripes in new color effects, suitable for sport skirts, 29¢ a yard. 27-inch wide Ripplette, light or dark colors, 15c a yard. NEW SCRIM CURTAINS THAT WILL APPEAL TO HOUSEKEEPERS The average woman counts the curtains that hang at the windows as a pair index of the furnishings of the home. Therefore daintiness of de- signs are matters of special consideration in choosing window draperies. This week we have on display a good line of New Spring Serim Cur- talns we are sure will interest those who have the interest of the home at heart because the merit of these New Window Curtains are exceptional, the grades are of the most desirable and the patterns are the choicest they come in white and ecru and are priced as low as 50c a pajr gnd up to $5.00. Ginghams, of checks new and The H. C. Murray G ciety, whose e e T ture In the Y. M .C. A. hall. Trying to Improve Roads, As the warmer weather of the past few days has tended to soften up the roads in the surrounding country and make thém very rough and rutty, men have besn at work in an endeavor to improve them by the use of er. The Norwich road is in a bad condition and it would bhe poor policy to use this road unless forced to. Final Work on Enroliment. The work of taking the census of the town of Windham by the _unit system is about finished and the house to house canvass will soon be started. The checking up of the blanks already brought into headquarters is about caught up and those that have not signed and fillea out blanks will be gone after by the special enumerators. It is hoped that the work can be com- pleted during next week. OBITUARY. \ Mrs. E. W. Hamlin. The death of Mrs. Emir W. Hamlin, formerly of this city, occurred at the home of her son, George E. Hamlin, at 24 May street, Hartford, Thursday. Ars. Hamlin was born in Mansfield in 1842 coming to this city to live in 1876, She made her home in Willi- mantic until 1901, when she moved to Hartford. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Hamlin, a son, George E. and a grandson, Edwin Hamlin, all of Hartford. While a resident of Willimantic Mrs. Hamlin made many friends. She was a member of the Women'’s club and the First Congrega- tional church. Mrs. Harold Swanson. The death of Mrs. Hulda Swanson occurred at her home at 53 Lewiston avenue early Friday morning. The de- ceased, who was the widow of Oscar Swanson, bas born in Sweden in 1867, Mrs. Swanson leaves four _daughters, Mrs. Charles Gone, Mrs. John Clauson, Pauline and Louise Swanson, all of Willimantic, two sisters, Mrs. Char- lotte Peterson of Providencé and Mrs. Fred Skoglund of this city, and one brother, Charles Nelson of this city Twenty-Table Whist. The Ladies of the Macabees gave a delightful whist in the rooms of the W. C. T. U., on Valley Tireot, Wednes- day evening. About twenty takles were occupled and the following won Prizes: First prize for ladies, Mrs. E. Squires; second,, Mrs. John O'Nei Gentlemen’s, first prize, James Lynch;: second, George Congdon. A fine mu- sical programme was enjoyed. Cards From Deutschland Crew . A number of local people have re- ceived post cards from the members of the crew of the Deutschland who came to this city while their boat was in New London harbor. The cards were mailed from Beflin and had the post mark of December on them indi- cating the time it took for them to reach their destination. While in this city the members of the crew stated that they would send ecards from their native country when they returned and Friday's mail was the outcome. The wireless_ operator of the boat told on the cards he sent. that he’ was resting on his father’s farm in the outskirts of Berlin. Juniors Give Dance to Seniors. There was a large attendance at the dance given by the_ junior class of the High School to the seniors in the town hall, Friday evening. The hall had been very prettily decorated for what proved a very delightful affair. Columbia’s Census Completed. The progress made by the town of Co'umbia. in taking the military cen- sus called for by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb is indicated by the statement of First Selectman F. P. Potter, that Columbia census enrollments have been completed to date. The first selectman estimates that the town's total of census enrollments will be about 239. Word has been received from the state headquarters in Hartford by First Selectman F. P. Potter that the work is going along favorably taroughout the state and that there is every in- dication that the statewide census will me completed in record time. The census of industries has already begun, according to word received from Hart- ford, and blanks have been sent out to all manufacturing plants in the state. The state headquarters in Hartford is now so equipped and organized that the work can be completed in record time, depending only upon the speed of the towns and cities in sending their returns to Hartford. The whole work has now gotten to a point where it is up to.the towns and cities themselves. If the census takers all over the state wiil rush their work and those in charge of the local canvassers will send the returns to Hartford prompt- Iy the whole task of fllling an dtabu- lating the census result can be com- pleted by the headquarters organiza- tion within a week. The headquarters is now able to handle from 50,000 to 60,000 blanks every day. Brief Mention. Mrs. Charles Crane is spending some time Springfield. John Hills, a student in the Con- necticut Literary Institute, is spending some time at his home in this city. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Harrington of Church street are _entertaining their davghter, Mrs. Bertham Bartlett of Bridgeport. A naval recruiting officer will be in this city today to receive applications for enlistment in the navy. He will malke his headquarters at the post of- fice. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA DR. F. C. JACKSON DENTIST 752 Main Street, Willimantic Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Phone 44 JAY M. SHEPARD Su lefl:fll Elmore & Shepard FuneralDirector: 60-62 Nortk St., Willimantic L3dy Assistant * Tel. connection HIRAM N. FENN UNDERTAKER and EM T - Revelations—The Jew in His- tory and Pphecy. Jeffers will Jead the Epworth league. s Attended Ball. Miss Helen Cheseboro and Francis John: Knights of Pythias ball and were guests at Mr. and Mrs. William John- stone’s. ) Charles D. - Guardsmen Ordered to Report to Armory at Danielson. The rehearsal of the members of the churches to take part in H. M. S. Pina- fore or The Lass What Loved a Sailor, was held in Krauss' hall Thursday evening. This comic opera, by Gilbert and Sullivan, is to be presented in May. The members who are partici- pating in the opera are being coached by Prof. C. D. Geer of Norwich. Cavalrymen Ordered to Report. Members of the Thirteenth company, C. A. C, residing in Plainfield wer: notified Friday night by Sergeant Brown to.report to the armory at Danielson Friday evening to await turther orders. Plainfield young men who will be affected by this order are Valmore Guertin, H. Cotnoir, Stephen Wood, * Walter Clark,” Joseph Brecque, Nelson Greenwood, Arthur Dayon, James Dey, Peter Kagan, Ovil- as” Mitchell. Charles Hebert, - Frank Vandale and Henry Roberts. In Railroad avenue there was much excitement when members of the na- tional guard residing in Plainfield were called. A crowd gathered and lively comment was heard on the pres- ent situation. The guardsmen were informed that they would be sent from Danielson Saturday morning, but their destination was not known. o Lenten Services. The stations of the cross, followed by Lenten devotions, were conducted by Rev. Fr. Keefe at St. John's church Friday evening. : " BALTIC. P Handsome Stations of the Cross Blessed at St. Joseph’s Church, Oc- cum—Gift of Miss Anna T. Goff as a Memorial to Her Sister. Friday evening at 7.30 the stations of the cross were blessed in St. Jo- seph’s church, Occum, by Rev. B. M. Donnelly of North Grosvenordale, a former pastor of that church. Father Donnelly delivered an elognent ser- mon on the origin, institution and the history of the stations of the cross. Father Donnelly was assisted in_the John blessing of -the stations by Rev. J. McCabe Jewett City, Re Morrissey of, Voluntown, Rev. Bellange: of Baltic and Rev. stations are a gift to the church in memory of Miss Anna T. Goff by her sister, .Miss Bellerose of Taftville. The May Goff. Father Donnelly was dele- gated by Rt. Rev. Bishop Nilan to confer the blessing upon the stations. The musical choir under direction of the organist, Mrs. V. P. A. Quinn, ren- dered the following solos: Heart of My Saviour, Heart of My Friend, fuil choir; Veni Creator, choir; Stabat Mater, during the blessing of the sta- tions; O Salutaris was sung by Ar- thur DesSureault: Tantum Ergo, by the full choir; Holy God, We Praise Thy Name, was finely rendered by the choir at the conclusion of benediction. The pastor of the church, Rev. F. R. DesSureault, and the members of the parish greatly appreciate the handsome gift, which depicts the four- teen stops or stations along Christ's way to Calvary, from His condemna- tion to death till His body was laid in the tomb. MOOSUP Final Games in H. S. Class Conteste— Juniors Win from Freshmen—Sopho- mores Defeat Seniors. The iast in Plainfield High school's basketbal' class games were played in Milner hall Friday . afternoon. The Juniors won from the Freshmen by a score of 50 to 4. Daggett was the high man on basket shooting, making 12 field baskets. The Juniors by winning this game have won the cup. Senior-Scphomore game proved to be the most exciting game of the. day. Both teams played hard, with the Sophomore team winning by a score of 12 to 2. The lineups follo Juniors. Freshmen. LT A S Starkweather Right Forward. Potter Daggett West .. Burke Carpenter Phillips Left Guard. Sophomores. Seniors. Balisbury ... Seguin .. Cgllonan Left Forward. LR SRR S Nightingale Center: .................. <see.. Dean Couture Field baskets for Junions, Daggett 12, Burby 4, Phillips 5, Potter 3, Burke 1; field baskets for Freshmen, J. Smith 2. Field baskets for Sophomores, A. Smith 3, Dawley 1, Grenler 1; foul baskets, A. Smith 2; field baskets for Seniors, Collonan 1. HAMPTON Our Country, Topic of Papers Read -y at Grange Meeting. one of Willimantic attended the 7" Cold Feet!! When the circulation of the blood is chesked by ‘taking Cold; the heart does not pump the. blood strong enough to reach the extremities; hence cold feet. A brisk rub with Bay Rum or Al- cohol, if haridy; or with a rough towel, and an immediate dose of “Seventy- seven” will restore the circulation and break up the Grip or Cold. 25 cents and $1.00 or majled. Humphreys’ &iomeo. Medicine Co., '| 156 Willilam Street, New York. — MYSTIC Invitations Out Chapman-Wilbur Wedding—Change in Mail Sched- ule—H. & L. Company to Celebrate 33rd Anniversary—Friends Attend Funeral of Marcellus Bailey. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Mildred Vivian Chapman and Moses Wilbur to take place Thursday afternoon, March 15, at the home of Miss Chapman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Chapman, Jr., of 52 High street. Change in Mail Schedule. Postmaster Foley announces that another change in the mail service for the local post office ‘has been made necessary by changes of trains. Be- ginning March 1 and until further no- tice the last mail going out at night will close at 6.20 p. m., instead of 7.15 p. m. The mail will be taken to W terly from here and the westbound stuff will be transferred there to the express passing through Mystic for New York at 7.30 p. m., which has discontinued stopping at Mystic. Fire Company’s Anniversary. A committee consisting of the offi- cers of the Mystic Hook and Ladder company is making arrangements to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the organization of the company with a turkey supper and rollcall. The big time is to take place in the banquet hall of the Odd Fellows’ building. Will Renovate Parsona Mrs. Otis Abell entertained the members of the Ladies’ Ald society of the M. E. church at her home on Ha- ley street, Thursday afternoon. Much business was transacted. The mem=- bers are to have the parsonage reno- vated as some new furniture and im- provements are needed. FUNERAL. Marcellus Bailey. Many from this village attended_the funeral of Marcellus Bailey held Fri- day afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at his home in Noank. v. W. H. Dunnack. pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, conducted the services and spoke words of comfort to the wife who has been confined to her bed since October last with a broken hip. Members of Mistuxet lodge, No. .42, Knights of Pythias, and Nokomis com- manlery of which organizations - Mr. Bailey was a member, were present. Burial was in the Valley cemetery. Heard and Seen. Mrs. Edward Judd is visiting in Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Parker have returned te Hyde Park, Mass., after a week’s visit to Mr. Parker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Parker, on Bank street. alph Van Gelder has left for a two days’ visit in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Lathrop have returned from a visit in New York. Mrs. Ida Cushing is spending a few days in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Pendleton are in North Stonington to attend the fu- The: neral of Mr. Pendleton’s father, George Pendleton, which will be held Sunday afternoon. Albert Wheeler is driving a new touring car. Mrs. Manning Miner has been ad- mitted to a hospital in New London for treatment. William Davis has returned from a visit in Boston. COLCHESTER Engineer Parker to Reside in the Bor- ough—Death of William Gleason— Christian Scierice Meeting. William Cronin is very ill Engineer Parker of the Air Line railroad was in town Wednesday, looking =after a tenement, as he will be the new engineer on the Branch, succeeding Gilbert O. Hall, who re- cently died. The_Christian Science meeting was held Wednesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. William Davenport, Norwich avenue. George Strong of Exeter was a guest Wednesday of his brother, J. N. Strons. Frank Revnolds was in Exeter on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Baker are-spend- ing the week-énd in New Britain, George Kramer of Taftville has re- turned home after a few days’ visit with his uncle, George Krarser. William Quinn of Willimantic was in_town Friday. E. R. Gillette was in Hartford on Friday. Death of William Gleason, died Thurs-~ day night at his home in North West- chester. He was well known here and had many, friends. The wafden and burgess meet Mon- day evening. Ralph Robinson of New Haven has been in town the past few days dis. posing of the furniture, etc., belonging to_the late George Standish. Mrs. John Champlain has returned home after a lengthy visit in Arthur Elgart was in New Haven Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Willoughby of Little River grange held one of its || Interesting meetings Feb. 23. The programme was in charge of Sister Delia Weeks, and the subject was Our Country. Tive original papers were read on the History of the United States. Those writing papers were Mrs. Eva Kent, J. W. Cartwright, R. E. Pearle, Bessie Lewis and Mrs. Wm. Hammond. Music and other selections were interspersed. The lecturer’s hour next meeting will be a discussion on Taxation. . A large crowd attended the mas- querade dance in Grange hall Thurs- day evening. Albert Hoffman has returned to work in New Haven after a week Va- cation spent with his parents here. Miss Margaret - Nosworthy. several days last week in Wil the guest of Mrs. A L. Mills. ‘There is 1o place for rheumatic and misery, it a guest ‘Wednesday of John N.OStronm - Who Were Seeking Guadalajara. Merico, March eral Cafranza remained clos the members of his official family yes terday and today and denied himselt to those seeking information concer ing the note of Dr. mann, er prpes Call ‘a* Blue Seal Plumber ‘at once. In all “probability he ean clear the stoppage quickly, inexpensively— without” the necessity of digging up your beautiful lawn, of tearing up your cellar or bathroom floors or disconnecting the — plumbing fixtures. - eALL. A “BLUE SEAI “BLUE SEAL’ Plumbers Use Blue Seal Solvent for Stopped Sewer and Drain Pipes because jt is unequalled for strength and efficiency in destroying without injury to plumbing, accumulations of slime, grease, chamois, lint, wool, hair, kid, felt, and cigarettes. Also mi»ea of young roots, es, in fact, of all but the most solid sul such as big roots, glass, metal, etc. Think of the saving. 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Blue Seal Chemical Co.. 1916 Scotland, formerly of thig place, were | to Minister Eckhardt, the Germar vallers here Thursday. representative here, in the attempt tc Miss Nellie Wade has ‘returned af-|form an alliance between Germany ter a few days’ visit in New Haven. | Mexico and Japan against the United George A. Mills of Lebanon was a | States. caller here Friday. General Aguilar, the Mexican for- Deacon George Strong of Exeter was | eign minister, also declined to discuss the Zimmermann note. Dbrother, s of the Mexican goyernment his Mrs; Krolt has..returned to her | here were to express their opin home in Newark, N. J., after a few | ions for atfon ‘bt “the new days’ visit with her daughter, Mrs.|seemed to come as a surprise wnd Joseph Kraft. majority of them seemed to believe the German project had not been presented to the Mexican government MEXICANS DECLINE TO or that, if it had, it was rlnnrrl Newspaper: details of the Ger- DISCUSE ZIMMERMANN NOTE| man. ea here to- ; day interest, the Carranza Refused to Receive Those| ., "}, ins been made known here Information. before. only a few hou Ir. and Mrs. Isidore Wise who have been in the for several weeks, are now Colombia. M Wise writes that the war scare has caused many -American tourists to burry home. Hartford. of Hartford Aifred Zimme: the German foreign secretary, Estate of M. HOURIGAN A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Living Room Suites In All Finishes and Styles ODD CHAIRS AND ROCKERS Crawford Cooking Range Estate of M. HOURIGAN 62-66 Main Street Finn’s Block " Norwich Jewett City