Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 19, 1917, Page 6

Ofiefltke—elegbd—Work of ‘The annual meeting of the Westerly Historical society was held in the as. sembly hall of the Memoria] and Li- brary building, and the repolts of the officers showed a ~steady, ‘heaithy growth during the vyear, the present membership being 195, which includes these thrée who were admitted at this meeting, Julius H. Gates, Mrs. Annie B. McConnell, Miss A. H. Wiikinson. Officers_were reelected as ~ follows: Ethan Wilcox, president; Everett E. Whipple, Mrs. Edward M. Burk, vicé presidents; Mrs. Jessie Hiscox Wood- mansee, recording secretary: Miss Li llan Thomas, corresponding secretary. Miss Gertrude E. er, treasurer; the officers and Rev. Joseph L. Pea- cock and Albert E. Barber, éxecutive committee; Elisha C. Stillman, Miss Hourigan’s store is perpetually at work creating special attractions. Just now we are i un- usually successful n of seasonable home things. Looking ahead to summer’s hot days, we are intreducing innumerable new things that will contribute to home comfort. If you are considering a suite for a bed chamber, dmmg room or library, you will be great- ly interested in the new suites now o as values. They possess all the appealing distinction, the grace of line, md all the refinement of finish which discriminating folks want. Buy anything you want on our liberal credit plan. Visit this big store and convince yourself. Hourigan’s Furniture Store 62-66 MAIN STREET A Mere Diplomat. Metternich has become almost a statesman—he lives very weli—Napo- leon. The Liberal leader _in t Reichstag, who savs that Germany has “the freest electoral system in the world,” is not in that class—he lies very badly—New York World. Chance for Fame. We should think some enterprising manufacturer or dealer would put down the price of something for a day or two, just to attract nation-wide attention.—Ohio State Journal. QUOE ‘lflw Bulgaria’s wheat and other cereals give promise of abundant crops this Wfim year. The vineyards are in exceilent tlllufly by skilled condition, and growers: :uxfl(‘lpatz_ a Nobarsh norrapid | | £00d season. Fruit trees are doing well. Nearlv all the previously waste e Dooklet Fooos (sent| | jand near Sofia is to be utilized for sealed), Telephone 675, Norwich, Conn. GRAND VIEW SANITARIUM, Norwich, Camn. OPPORTUNITY Means ““Convenient Time,” and that is now. We are going to place on sale, starting this morn- ing, for 10 days only: MEN’S KHAKI PANTS (value $1.50) . . Sale price 75¢ MEN’S KHAKI PANTS (value $1.75) . .Sale price 98¢ MEN’S FUSTAIN and MOLESKIN PANTS (value P$2.00) c.oovenoisosiniones st Sple e SARE raising vegetables. Students are giv- ing their services free of charge. MEN’S WORKING PANTS (value $1.75)— Sale price 98¢ . ...Sale price 25c BOYS’ BLUE OVERALLS, exira heavy (value BOYS’ KNEE PANTS .Sale price 19c BOYS’ OVERALLS (value 50c) . 50c "HESE ARE ONLY A FEW OF THE MANY VALUES —_— We also offer big values in Men’s and Boys’ Suits, and you will make a big saving by trading here. Our motto is ‘MoreForLaa,"nndby!lnsm‘rehve kept our customen. No nuddlenuns profit. From “factory to wearer.”” Grasp the “opportunity” of these values we place on sale. With the high cost of llvmg “a dollar saved is a dollar earned.” The Norwich Bargain House “MORE FOR LESS” 3,5, 7 Water Street Norwich, Cona. or. Washington Square We Keep Open Evenings Grace D. Wheeler, Mrs. Frederick C. Buffum, programme committee; Rev. Samuel M. Cathcart, Harvey Perry, N. Henry Lanphear, Mrs. Everett E. Whipple and Mrs. Charles H. Stanton, membership committee. During the Year one mémber died. Edmund Gray Cundall, and a suitable minute was made In respect to his memory. Mr. sheriff, as clerk of ¢ourt, and was an author, poet and newspaper writer. The treasurer’s report showed a bal- ance of over $100. A vote of thanks was extended to Samuel P. Avery, and he was made an honorary member, in appreeiation of the handsome booklet printed on hand- made paper, under the Imprint of The Westerly Historical Society, which he prepared and had 200 copies printed % Violated Automobile Laws Pleaded Guilt. yin Will- iams’ Court—Liberty Loan Committee Appointed— _Spooner-Maine Engagement Announced. — Cundall served many years as coumyl a Busy Year Reviewed—Men as organist and chorister at the First Baptist church, Stonington. As a result of the Rees revivai the Laymen’'s league holds morning prayer meetings daily in Westerly. Over 100 men are employed by Ston- ington’s new industry, the Ship Con- struction and Trading company. At the Red Cross mass meeting over $2,500 was pledged in support of the v'vo’r‘ln The Shannock ciub has raised 125. Mrs. Peter Smith and daughter, Miss Jessie Smith, are visiting the former's nfi, Miss Elizabeth Wilson, in Nor- w! Eugene P. Mapes of New York, a summer resident of Weekapaug, has arrived to supervise the opening of his cottage. Gardening will be the fashionable fad at Watch Hill the coming season as is indicated by the large acreage in readiness for planting. Major Arthur N. Nash, deputy grand master, will make his annual inspec- tion of Union lodge of Masons in New London next Thursday evening. Grange officers of Rhode Island have been invited to a conference with Gove ernor Beeckman at the capitol this afternoon to discuss the mattér of in- creasing farm production. The meet- ing will be open to the public. Several young men who enlisted in for private distribution. A number of copies were presented to the so- ciety for distribution to members, and in order that but one copy only would go to a family, Miss Gertrude E. Fos- ter, Miss Jessie Hiscox Woodmansee and Miss Lillian Thomas were ap- pointed a committee to distribute the booklets. The title page reads: Some Account of the. Park Family, and Es- peclally Rev. Joseph Park, M. A., 1705- 1777, _and Benjamin Parke LL. D. 1801-1882. The society has been given a deed of the Park Burial Ground, near the Westerly- Charlestown boundary line, near where stood the Presbyterian church as early as 1751. The annual cuting of the soclety will be held near the location June 19, next. Miss Helen Clift, member of Fanny Ledyara Chapter, D. A. R. favored with an interesting paper entitled: Memories and Sketches of Phebe Mary Denison, and Brief Sketch of Abigail Hempstead Ledyard Moore. Miss Clift_received a vote of thanks for her excellent paper. Miss Hannah R. Clifford of West- eriy loaned to the society the sash Jworn by her father, Lieutenant Dan- | iel Clifford, as first lieutenant, in the Civil war. n of the Third district |court in Westerly, Judge Oliver H. Williams presiding, the book account case of Theodore Picard against Hen- |ry Harding of Carolina was heard. The amount involved was $411.32, which included the sale and storase lof an automobile, a protested note, a N. G. check, repairs and oil and gas- oline. Judzment was given for plain- tiff for $411.32 and costs. Samuel Fain and Christopher Fer- raro, pleaded guilty of violation of.the automobile law relating to rear lizhis after sunset: both cases 'were contin- ued upon payment of costs of $2.80 each. Both were second violations and were accidental in nature. Fer- raro was accused of being fresh by the court and with “traveling on his | shape” ana conveyed the belief that the officers had selected him as a tar- |zet. Chief Brown said that Ferraro seemed to be more interested in the lights on other automobiles than in the lights of his own machine and had sald that other machines were allowed to run around with tail lamps unlighted,~ but if his light went owt by accident and not design he was arrested. The chief told Ferraro that if he knew of other violators of the law he should report them and mnot circulate talk that he was being pros- ecuted. He was assured that all cases reported by him_would receive police investigation. Ferraro declared that he did not intend to violate law and that the police were mistaken in his rosition in regard to reference to other automobile operators, and that re- ports circulated about him were with- out foundation. | | At a_ses: Local Laconics. Today (Saturday) is circus day in Westerly. Several families have already ar- rived at Watch 1%l The Westerly constabulary will drill in Vose fleld this afternoon. George Poper, one of the oldest Watch Hill cottagers, has arrived. for the season. Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Segar, who spent the winter in Los Angeles, have returned to Westerly. Captain James Babcock of Avondale shipped a dozen barrels of porgies to New York Thursday. Mrs. Charlés F. Larkin has resigned the Fifth company, who gave up their jobs in order to report in Providence Thursday. as directed, are disappointed. Shortly before the time of departure word came to them to stay at home and await orders. The marriage engagement is an- nounced of Miss Evelyn Chase Spoon- er, daughter of B. Franklin Spooner, of Providence, and- a niece of Mrs. Allen Whitford of Westerly, to Ray- mond Reuben Maine, a former resident of White Rock, now residing in Eden Park, R. L Representative Babcock has made possible the reconstruction of Broad street and the uniforming and equip- ping of the Home guard In the town of Stonington, even if he did fail in hav- ing a deputy health officer in Pawca- tuck and in having the ballot for H- cense a part of the official blanket balot. Pawcatuck and Stonington s&aloon- men, in common with majority of men in the liquor business in Con- necticut, are elated over the defeat of the bill that, if passed, would make the opening hour of saloons at 8 o’clock in the morning. The rounders can now get their eyeopener and nightcap as in the past. In compliance with the request of the federal -Teserve bank of Boston, Charles Perry, president of the Wash- ington Trust company, has appointed this locai committee to help place the bonds of the liberty loan: Charles Perry, Wikiam Clark, Charles P. Cot- trell, "Alberti R. Stillman, James M. Pendleton, George C. Moore, Arthur M. Cottrell. Everett E. Whipple, John Champlin, Richard J. Butler. Wilfred Ward, Frederick E. Fowler of Wester- Iv, Frank Hill and Leverett A: Briggs of Ashaway, S. R. Richmond of Hope Valley, Edwin R. Alen of Hopkinton and Charles J. Greene of Kenyon. BALTIC Death of Evelyn Dobbrow Anderson— Samuel Milner Recovering From Niness—Comings and Goings of Lo- cal People. Evelyn Augusta Dobbrow, eldest daughter of Mrs. Victor H. Anderson, died at her home on Railroad stree: Friday morning at 3.45 o'clock. She had been an Invalid for a number of vears. She had received the most de- voted care and attention. Her suf- fering was borne with patience. She was born in Baltic July 14, 1900. She leaves her mother and one sister, Marie, of -this place. Motored to Boston. J. A. Jackson of Willimantic and Laurence G. Drescher, who have been in Boston on business, have returned. The trip was made in Mr. Drescher’s car. Noted Here and There. James McNierney of Hartford was a Baltic visitor Friday. M. H. Donahoe and a party of New York_friends, motored to New Ha- ven Friday. Miss Josie Marshall, who has been spending two weeks with Hartford friends, returned home Thursday. Town Clerk Arthur P. Cote was in Manchester on official business Fi day. Arthur Lablouv tor in Westerly. Miss Medora Buteau of New York |is spending two weeks with her cou- sin, Miss Caroline Buteau. Mrs. Mary Bailongeron spent Friday with Bridgeport friends. William McGill was Friday. Patrick Carney, who has been spend- ing a few days with High street was a Friday visi- in Worcester EASTERN CONNECTICUT WEEK « MARSHALL’S Dress Goods, Silks, Corsets, Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, House Dresses, Aprons, Sweaters, Etc. SACRIFICE | OUR PRICES ARE AS LOW AS THE LOWEST AND OUR QUALITIES THE BEST WE GIVE ROYAL GOLD TRADING STAMPS VERY SPECIAL SUMMER CORSETS Now SS9 c from 75¢ Sirloin and Porterhouse STEAKS CUT FROM PRIME BEEF 1b. 26¢c gOME-MADE SAUSAGE SUGAR CURED SMOKED SHOULDERS, Ib. . .. IIIEUMPS NATIVE VEAL }i:EGS NATIVE VEAL {LOINS NATIVE VEAL SUNKIST ORANGES FANCY LEMONS | TEXAS ONIONS STRING BEANS SHOULDER ROAST VEAL POMPEIAN OLIVE OIL SALAD THE FIRST REQUISITE IN BUSINESS 5 ECONOMY _ Take Munhge of These Pure Food Spemls for Saturday T HE MoOHICA COMPANY PURE COCOA lhcan ......10c CATSUP pint bottle . ..23c Century BLEND COFFEE, Ib. .25¢ BORAX SPAGHETTI package .....12¢ SHAKER SALT Z Ib. package. . Ground SPICES Va Ib. can. ...10c 20c¢ - A 26¢ 24¢ 20¢ 24c FANCY STRAWBERRIES, bas. 20c ASPARAGUS TIPS Wheo i biieaniniass s v lDe POTATOES, peck.. LIMITED SPINACH :LRIME RIB ROAST PRIME CHUCK ROAST, b......... 22¢ 19¢ MOHICAN CREAMERY LIMITED COMPOUND Ib. .......22¢—3 for 65¢c FRESH EGGS L R e 39¢ APPLE BUTTER TR A, 12V5c QUEEN OLIVES pint SWIFT'S PREMIUM _ OLEOMARGARINE Ib. ......27c—4 for $1.10 MGOHICAN WISTERIA TEA, all kinds, Ib. . ...35¢c MATCHES (Ll A S 30c GRAHAM BREAD L P 7c RYE BREAD loaf .. garis? 12¢ BAKED BEANS and BROWN BREAD fdflends, returned to New London Fri- ay. Tonight, Hartford Hawaian string orchestra, Bijou, Jewett City.—adv. Daniel Holmes spent Friday with friends in New London. Samuel Milner, who is ill at his home on High street, is improving daily. MOOSU?P Meeting of Thursday Club — Holy Cross College Student Home—Li- brary Benefit Planned. The Thursday club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Clark_Congdon, the president, Mrs. J. O. Main pre- siding. After business, several chap- ters of the book, A Diplomat's Wife in Mexico, were read by Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Potter. The next meeting will- be at the home of Mrs. Henry Cray May 31. The readers will be Mrs. C. D. Salisbury and Mrs. Frank Sheldon. A Jarge number of Moosup people attended the opera Pinafore Friday evening, at the Lily theatre, Plain- field. Holy Cross College Closes. Francis Colionan, a student at Holy Cross college, Worcester, came home Friday. He will not go back to the college this year as the school has closed its spring term this week be- cause of the war; ; The Home Garden club at the Moo- sup Grammar school holds a meet- ing today (Saturday) in the school building. Miss Gladys Daggett of Storrs Ag- ricultural College arrived at her home on_Prospect street Iriday. Mrs. Blanche Douglas of was a Moosup caller Friday. To Give Farce. The Aldrich Free Public Library is planning to conduct an entertainment. A farce entitled, Aunt Susan Jones, will be one of the interesting numbers on_the programme, Mr. and Mrs. E. Douglas of Sterling Hill were Moosup callers Friday. Miss Lilly Oldham, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Howard Main, has returned to her house in East Providence. T. Montville, who about two months ago was burned badly because of an explosion of a kerosene lamp, is able to get about with the ald of crutches. COLCHESTER Recent Accessions to Cragin Memor- | Library—New York Man Buys The Fairview — Lebanon Athletic Club Coming for Today’s Game. Norwich The following books have been add- ed to the Cragin Memorial library: Chief Contemporary Dramatists, Dick- enson; Representative American Plays Quinn; Insect Life, Comstock; The Four Million, Roads of Destiny; Whirl- gigs, O. Henry: Flower Guide: Tree Guide; Land Bird Guide; How to Avoid Infection; Care of the Skin, White; Care of the Sick Room, Cut- ler; Care of the Teeth, Brackett; Ade- quate Diet, Stiles. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Williams of New Britain are guests of Mr. Wil- liams’ parents at_the Homestead on Broadway for a few days. Miss Ruth Smnow, Miss Nellie Ger- hardt, Miss Bettie Cairns, Fred W. Holmes and Earl Holmes were in Norwich Thursday evening attending the moving picture at the Auditorium. Samuel Randenbush has returned from a week’s visit in Pennsylvania. Sells The Fairview. R. A. Millar of New York has vis- ited his residence, The Fairview, on Broadway ‘to a new purchased who will open up a summer resort for New York people. It is expected that the new flag pole will be erected on the park today (Sat- urday), the electric light company doing the work. To Play Lebanons Today. The Colchester baseball team will bave as opponents on the park this (Saturday) afternoon the strong team of the Lebanon Athletic club. Rev. H. A. Blake and John R. Back- Id.ll were visitors in Norwich Thurs- "3t the Baptist church Sunday the pastor, Rev. B. D. Remington, will preach at both morning and evening services. The Young People’s Union meet at 6.30 p. m. G. E. Harrington of Willimantic was in_town Friday. ‘Theodore Shultz of Norwich was a visiter in town Thursday. By the new bill Introduced by the government, coroners’ juries, during the war, may consist of from seven to 11 men; the present minimum is 12. JEWETT ClTY All Borough Rasid:nts Tlnvited to the Plainfield Flag Raising — Thomas Barrett Leads Class at Grammar School Sus iously Sent for Rabies Test. Warden Joseph Mc from Rev. William A. Keefe an invi- tation to interest all Jewett City in the big flag raising parade in Plain- field Sunday at 2.30 p. m. He asked all to march, that autos be decorated and that marchers carry flags. Honor Students Announced. Thé valedictorian of the class ’17 at the Rive de Grammar is Thomas rnett. David Marguerite oung, Hector Mabelle Burns, John LeC liam Marshall, Os r Lefav seph P ey stand next in marks. Ladies’ Aid Society’s Election. The annual meeting of the Ladles’ Aid society of the Methodist churc was held in the vestry Thursday af- ternoon. Mrs. L. D. Howe was elect- cd president, Mrs. E. B. Cheney vice president, Mi. Alice Young secretary and treasurer, Mrs. W. C. Jeffers col- lector. Dog's Head Sent for Test. Dr. G. H. Jennings sent away the head of a dog this week, which prob- ably had the rabies. A family recent- ly moved into Hill street, bringing the young dog with them. He slept wit the children, but appeared to be sic so was kept away from the bed. Th father came home from work and found his family marooned on top of the kitchen table, frightened by the actions of the dog. Doz Warden Amos Phillips shot the animal later. The dog had not bitten anyone. arthy received of ot order Tomorrow’s Services, Rev. (Miss) Marion H. Jones of Canterbury will occupy the pulpit at the Congregational church _Sunday morning, in exchange with Rev. Al- bert Donnell. The Christian dea- vor meeting will be led by Alex Mc- Nicol. Rev. J. A. Spidell's ject at the Baltict church A Full Christian Life. In the evening it is The Wealth and the Poverty of the J. B. Aldrich will take for his morning subject at the Methodist church, The Open Window; evening service at o'clock Miss Elizabeth morning sub- Head of Dog Which Acted |~ McCluggage leads meeting. There will be an afternoon at 2 Wom of th been visitin Lisbon Mrs. daughter Marjor York with Mr. Mel YA NTlC Birthday Cake Sent to Pup ers’ Meeting—Ascension vices for K. T. cent gue Mrs. Ma Miss Agnes 1 spent Thursday Orin Banning the house for t » illness. Regaled With Birthday Cake _Through the ge t 1 h King: y obse pupils of Sodom school weme a fine basket of far F. W. Clapp of ducted a teachers school Thu towr blanks were lesson w Lowell of orw scho: charge of a period of the current & DRYAND SOUND 3 THE greatest difference in lumber is in its lasting qualities. HEN you use lumber for any per- manent purpose its durability is of first importance. WE handle only that lumber which is dry and sound. You can depend on the life of lumber bought here. CONN - CENTRAL WHARF CE - 164 MAIN.ST.