Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 8, 1917, Page 13

AORWICH. BULLETIN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1917 Heary Allen & Son Co FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS LADY ASSISTANT il Calls Answered romptly . Day and Night 88 Main Street THE BEST PLACE IS THE CHEAP- EST PLACE TO BUY FUR COATS E‘Mhurnfi Dog (Black Color; huri; D Cok jombat (Nacural Gotor (Natural Coler, Kangaroo (Natural Color! ussian Horse (Black Color; ussian Calf (Black Color FUR LINED COATS NATURAL MUSK RAT, MARMOT, NUTRIA . THE L. L. CHAPMAN (0. I4 BATH STREET. NORWICH, CT. JOSEPH BRADFORD BOOKBINDER ‘iank Books Made and Ruled to Order 108 BROADWAY ombat Raccoon A GREAT VARIETY OF Alarm Clocks at FRISWELL’S 25.27 FRANKLIN STREET { CAVE WELDING & MFG. CO. ‘Sutemobile and Machine Parts Welded. Garage work a Specialty. Werk Guaranteed. 21 Chestaut St. Overhauling and Repair Work OF ALL KINDS ON AUTOMOBLES, CARRIAGES, WAGONS, ! TRUCKS and CARTS, ¢ Mechanical Repairs, Painting, Trim- iming, Uphelstering and Wood Work. ¢ @iacksmithing in all its branches. Scott & Clark Corp. 507 to 515 North Main St. " WREATHS FOR XMAS OR CEMETERY FLOWERS hlewoodNuneryCo DR. A. 4. SINAY Dentist Reoms 18-19 Alice Building, Norwich Phone 1177-3 * DELHOFF HOTEL EUROPEAN PLAN |, HAYESBROS. Props. THE PALACE 78 Franklin Street P. SHEA American House Special Rates to Trouj 'l‘rnuln. : sl Livery Connectian Shetuckst Street FARREL & SANDERSON, Props Phone 754. ' TECT YOUR FEET” A. Q. s Fo 8. FoOT CIALIST LICENSED CHIROPODIST #fr. Cummings’ Spring Arch Support 8uits 7-8, Alice Building, Norwich Formeriy of Waterbury Phone 1366-4 One of the historic places in Norwich us ADAMS TAVERN The trolley will get \you thers from the city la about fifteen minutes or Sou can run there in an automobile n less time, A. A. ADAMS Bhone 519 Norwich Town iu—umc AND TRUCKING OONE VERY PROMPTLY AND AT munull.: PRICES _ @te Bulletian, Norwich, Saturday, Dec. 8, 187. THE WEATHER. yelone attended by low temperatures is moving south: ward along the east Rocky Mountain slopes. It is attended by snow in Kan- sas, the lower Missouri valley and OK- lahoma. In the last named state and over Texas high winds have been a feature of the storm. A cyclonic de- pression of considerable intensity is central over the lower Mississippi valley. It has been attended by thun- der showers in Texas and Louisiana, and by snow ir Arkansas, western Tennessée, Missouri and the lower A strong ant! ‘| from childhood to old age. Ohio valley. As this depression moves northeastward during the mext 48 hours there will be general rains in tie south and snow in Tennessee, the Ohio valley and the middle Atlantic states. The temperature will fall sharply Saturday in the lake region, the Ohio valley, Tennessee and thence southward to the Gulf and it will be cold Sunday in Florida and, Atlantic coast districts. Cold wave warnings have been issued for the Ohio valley, Tennessee and the east Gulf states and also for the plains , states and Texas. Forecast. Southern New Ergland: Fair, con- tinued cold Saturday, except snow in western Massachusetts and Connecti- cut; Sunday snow or rain and colder. Observations in Norwich. The following records reported from Smnl pharmacy show the changes temperature and the barometric chmle- Friday: ‘Ther. 6 p.m. . Highest 40, lowest 25. Comparisone. Predictions for Friday: Fair. Friday’s weather: As predicted. Sun, -'- and Tides. P Moon ll Rises. | Sets. I?W.urr. Rises. Day. [l a. m. | p m |l a m |l p. m snaanan Six _hours after high water it is low tide, which is followed by flood tide. GREENEVILLE First Friday in Month Observed at St. Mary’s—Taftville Minister. to Preach at ccnunq- ional Church Friday beinz the first Friday of the month masses for the members of the League of the Sacred Heart were of- fered at 5 and 7.30 a. m., at St. Mary’s church. There was a good attendance at both masses. Loyal Finders Presant Play. Friday evening the Lcval Findersi Circle of the King’s Daughters of the Federated church presented_the play, “How the Story Grew,' in the chapel. The parts were taken by eight youns lady members of the society. ‘After the play a_ series_of tableaux under the title cf The Dreamer and What He Dreamed, were presented. They showed the scenes of the iife of a man There was a table wizh fancy wock for sale which was well patronized, It was in charge of Misses Matilda Sebastian and Mil- dred Cummings. The money realiz- ed from the play and the sale of the fancy work will be used in providfg zood cheer for the poor families at Christmas. Mrs. Elmer Mulkins is leader of the cirele. z ~ Will -Exchange Pulpits. Rev. Arthur Varley of the Taftville Congregational church will exchange pulpits with Rev. C. H. Ricketts of the Greeneville Congregational church. on Sunday morning. Personals. Miss Helen Blackstone street, spent Friday Taftville. Principal F. E. McNamara, of the Greeneville school is spending a few days with relatives in Worcestet. ‘There were a number of young' peo- ple frem the village skating on’ ;.ha ponds in the various sections of the| city last evening. TAFTVILLE U. S. Bazaar Closes—Good Sum Re- alized for Church—Many Enlist - in Navy. ‘The United suxu Bmxr conduct- ed ‘by the Taftville Congregational church, ended on Friday evening.. The booths were well patronized and there was. a m presented by Victer H. of Eiguth with friends in Apron Booth—Teachers of the Sun- day school; fancy work booth, dies’ Benevolent nclety ter, Men’s League; game Smder direction of Sontasty %i"::‘;‘ “77’" 'l‘o.d&ov-yl‘fibh\- wwfl' EVENTS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO Congregational Council Voted to Establish Church at Taft- vllle-—Gunncvflle Barni Totally Destroyed by Fire—|Tne’ woric of ine Red® Gross in BntlgeJoubKnodcedOMofPhcebyBuge. In Norwich half a century walking seemed to be the latest fad and there were numerous contests for time between New Londoners and the Norwich followers of Weston. The weather during the first week in De- cember was cold and skating was fine although a heavy rain at the end of the week spoiled that. The Con- gregational Councll voted-to establish residing there: Extracts trpm ‘The Bulletin's files of 67 follow: Dec. 2, 1867 called for Satufday afternoon-to take some action on the proposed building of new bridges, across the Yantic river. After —much .controversy meeting appointed a committee to town meeting was the in- te prices and cost of bullding vestigal the bridges. The meeting adjourned for a week. A sml.ll sirl about ' ssven vears of wae severely burned-if not fatai- 1y, 'hen she tried to jump. throush a bonfire while playing. Her clothing caught and becoming - frightened, she started to run to her home. Council Meeting. Dec. 3, 1867—The Court of Commion Council held their monthly meeting Monday night and a petition from the residents along Main street for a new pavement was The matter was turned over to the street committee. provements were Several other street im- made during _the month previous to the meeting. Sev- eral bills were ted' before the council and were voted paid, an ap- da.s'-rvyed by fre. The loss was small as there was nothing of consequence in the place. - Taftville Church Founded. Dec. 4, 1867—A council of Congre- gational churches met at Taftvilfe to Secide if it was adyisable to organize a church in that place. It was voted that such an organization be estab- lished. Meetings are to be held in the afternoon. The establishment of the church took place with fitting ex- ercises. The work of laying water pipes “"I at Taftville a church for the poopl-l along Franklin street has prosressed] nearly to Boswell avenue. The eold ‘weather hinders the work. Dec. 5, 1867—In the annu of the Secretary of the Na mentioned that on Sept. 25, 1867, the Governor of Connecticut had trans- mitted a copy .of an act that appro- priated $15,000 London in ing the land for the new Navy Yard on the-Thames river. o~ transter of the property to the 'ernment has yet been made. A small boy in Montville was ser- jously cut with an axe which his mother was chopping wood with. The lad in some manner got his leg in the way of a descending blow and re- ceived a serious wound. + Walking ‘Contests. _Walking contests are numerous at this time as there were two held yer- terday. One was between a Naw London and a Norwich man. Tuey walked to New London from here but there are some doubts as to whom wae the winner. Another mateh “took place between two lodal nEn in the evening. This match waus better as a winner was decided npon. Dec. 6, 1867—At the annual meet- ing of the Windham County Agricul- tural society in Brooklyn, Ralph W. Robinson was elected ms(dent for the ensuing year. Good Skating. The skating seasom is om in Iull blast and many skating parties have been ed on the past 22w moon- light evenings. One prominent young man of report the distance of one mile and a half in 6 minutes and 15 seconds. This seems to be the record so far. Dec. 7, 1867-—The temporary bridze across the Yantic river at Central Wharf was damaged yesterday when the joists in the under part®wera knocifed out of place by a barge that was going urder it. The b: dgv now in use, repairs having bsen m: ‘There was - a severe storm h. yesterday which caused muc) (ncon~ vience. The rain fell in torrents and the streets were flooded. UNITY CLASF HOLDS REGULAR MONTHLY SOCIAL. Members Vote to Send Box of Candy to Soldier in France. * The Unity class of the Universalist church, Church.of the Good Sh rd, held their regular monthly socfal and business meeting in the church vestry on Friday evening. President Ashley T. Boon 'occupied the chair at the business migeting. - The memrbers voted' to send a box of candy to Robert Chapman, a Norwich boy who is serv- ing with the colors in France. A buffet lunch was served during the so- cial hour, Fenry Wright, a member of Sedgwick post, No. 1, G. A. R., gave a very interesting war talk. Miss Mary Rogers is teacher of the class. There were.about 20 members present dt the gathering. . BOY SCOUT RALLY ° AT STATE ARMORY. Object to Arouse Interest in War Savings Movement. A’ big Boy Scout rally will be held in “the state armory this afternoon for the purpose of enthusing the scouts in the war savings movement of. the gov- ernment. There will be a program of marching drills, mass signal aM0a and practice (for which the scouts will need their flags), games, and a special announcement. There xll be a pri%s offered to the troop which 'has the largest number of régistered scouts present. The Scoutmasters’ Round Table will hdld a meeting previcus to the raily. Read Paper. The December meeting of the Nor- wich Ministers’ Association. will take place in the room over the Otis Li- brary Monday, at 2 p. m,, Dec. 10. Rev. C. H. Ricketts will conduct a brief “round table” on Red Cross work, and a paper will bé presented By Rev. H. T. Arncld on The of Genesis ih the Teaching of Children. —_— Invited _to Aftend um ng. \ The women's oulu'qi the town committee' of the c.nn state co vited to attend the open moedn{‘ ev. of aefense have been Ln-' SUCCESSFUL CHRISTMAS SALE AND ENTERTAINMENT Held At Poquetanuck Parish . House Under Auspices of Worman’s Guild. A very uucce!!lu] Christmas sale and entertalnment was given at the parish house at Foquetanuck under the auspices of the Woman’s Guild of St. James' church, Thursday evening to an audience of about two hundred people. The first number on_the pmmmrne was a piano duet by Mrs. Charles D. Geer and Eva Bogue, followed by the Christmas cantata entitled Jolly i Santa Claus, given ing characters: Santa Claus, Charles D. Geer; Fairy Queen, Mrs, TFred Miller: Falry At~ tendants, Winifred Parsons and Cla- ra_Sherburne.. Brownies. Russell Pot- by the follow- +f ter. Walter Whitmarsi. Children, Amy Potter, -Alice Flynn, Laura Baer, Hel- ‘en Willetf, Sardh Decker, Frieda Munch, Louise Muench. Rachel Gal- lup, Marguerite Miller, Bernice Church, Pearl Fish, Hazel Fish, Gertrude Wil- cex, Maud_Worley, Hoerace Wooley. Sherwood Potter, Evis' Bogue. Lois Willet, Marion Geer and Raioh Baer. Tip-toe boys: Charlcs D. Lesile Harkness, Haroid John Barrett, Earl Coughlin. The solo parts wers ‘we'l taken by Charles D. Geer, Mrs. Fred Miller, Miss Marian Geer, Miss Marguerite Miller and Charles David Geer, Jr. Pleasing recitations were given by Sa- rah Becker and Ralph Baer. The next was a violin duo by Miss Flizabeth Lane and Miss Alma Fen- ton. O Holy Night, -by Adams, was sung by Charles D. Geer. Miss Lane playing the violin obligato, followed by solos Mise Lane, which wera. . peatedly encored. Hayden's Symphony, conducted by Mrs. Charlés D. Geér: violin. Charles David Geer, Jr, Kenrneth Main also Mrs. Charles Dowsett, Miss Elizabeth Lame and Miss Alma Fenton of Nor- wic‘h tflangles Leslic Harkness, Geo., , Harold Mansdeld: bell, Sotne Bo kettle, Miss Brownin; tambourines, Mrs. Barrott and Mrs, ghtingale. John Taylos cuekofl Charles D. Geer owing m to the oforts of the president, 1d, Mrs. John Tavlor, assist- ea Dy mr- following committees: Committee on_entertninment, Liilian Lucgas, Mrs. Charles D. and Mrs. Charles Harkness. Co; tee om t:.nny work, ~Mrs. Wil Mitchell, Geer, JY Mansfield, ‘Mrs. 3 1t- vey, -, Miss Nicolai. Clarence ht, Mrs. Bert 'Wiilams and Mrs. Arthur Barrett, assisi '! Hart, Mrs. bert Spicer, Miss Eva Rist and Miss LAUREL HILL GIRLS lnln' 965.14 to Red Cross Room for chrm Packets. 'h-adiimmhfim‘ it’s bard to p vid of it it was| for the aid of New |} city in a running contest covered m—{ RED CROSS TO THE RESCUE. Statemont lssued Friday by Ghairman of the Local Chapter. A communication received by The Bulletin Friday from Rev. Joseph H. Selden, chalrman of the Norwich chlpter of the Red Cross, says: He gives twice who gives quickly? its Wworld-wide service of mercy is not only generous but prompt. The newspapers which spread before us yesterday morning the grim story of: disaster at Halifax told us of the special Red Cross relief trains speed- ing nortbward from New York and Boston, bearing physicians, nurses, medical suppliés and clothing for the victims. of . this appaliing calamity. ‘When .the ‘enemy. broke through the Italian line at the gorge of the Ison- zo, throwing the forces of our ally in- to desperate .confusion, and exposing eastérn . section of the Vemetian grestrained fury of the irrvader, the Cross was quick with its offer of help. A credit of a quar- ter of a million dollars was telegraph- ed to- Thotias Nelion Page, the Ame petent force of men and women, trai; ed for the work of relief, was dis patched from -Paris to Italy without the delay -of -a .day. Veu soen, indays that may be mear 1t hand; the American forces will take t':elr places “in#:the- firing line in France. We eannot banish from our thoughts the-inevitable casmalties. But the Red Cross will follow them to the front, - ang through this agency we can reach out the-saving hand beyond the sea and minister comfort and healing to our soldiers in the hour of their supreme need. - To eqlip this great orwanization for the performance of the colossal tasks entrm-d toitin:-this supreme hour both its membership and s treasury must be reinforced. This is the rea- son- of the Christmnas campaigns on which we are about to enter, The xecutive committee of the Norwich ('hlptflr *would rejoice to see its- pres- ent membership dflubled Ts our goal too high? - Why not anake- it a Red Cross (‘hrl'tmu" . JOSEPH H. SELDEN. LOYAL TEMPERANCE LEGION. Children Held. Meeting in W. C. T. U. Roam on Friday Afternaen. The Loyal Tupmnce Legion held a meeting in the W. C. T. U. room in J.he Ril bkwk on. Friday afternoon. There 17 .children present, i cluding three . visitors. Many small cloth squares which the soldiers use to clean guns with and which had been cut in the children’s homes were brought to the meeting. During the afternoon the children clipped cloth for pillows, husineu meezin ~There was a brief | Red . Cross Received Mo, Bags. ®he Norwich chapter of the Red Cross has received from the Ladies’ auxiliary, Div. 8, H., eight gemerously filled comfort bags. Mrs. Mary L. Slinéy of Nérth Main street is president of the auxiljary. Lhance to Help Red Cross at Home. If any woman is willing to do some l‘sm machins . stitching at home on She can get materials and direc- nons if sbe will call at the Red Cross room on Monday or Tuesday mornings tetween 10.30 30. Comfort Special Musical Service. On Sunday “afternoon at 5 o'clock in place.of the -usual vesper service at dwoy.-Congreghtional church there: will be -a~special musical ser- vide: - The choir will-sing the cantata The: City -of God, by H. Alexander Matthews. e BORN CON'NOLEY«ln Stonington - (Paweg - A Nov.. \.x, 1917, a_daughter to \l und_;M Timothy Connoley. FHORPE_In Westerly, R. 1. Dec. 1917, a_son, Elliot. Raymond, Jr., Mr.jand Mrs. EMliot K. Thorpe. ——————— H MAHRIED Lm: — BURNETT — Dayville, . 6, 1917, by Rev. Wllha.m Swain. son” Freq E. Miller and Miss Bana B. Burne! I.A‘I!—VEDHOLM——In Providence, R. D . 1917, Miss Ebba Vedholm and Raymond P. Lamtb, ston,, formerly of Nor: WEEDEN-_GI lBSOK—In Norwich, Dec, G. 1917, by B S:.muel H. Howe. Miss E. Gibson of orwich and William . Weeden of Quinc’y. Mass. .DIED. HAMILTON--In New London. Nov. 17, t 1917, Mnk ’fly. Wll‘lu' of Robert ‘Hamilt 56 B In PottfirrHfll R T., Dec. 1917, Cassie C;, wife of Leander M. Barber,-aged 64 years. NELSON-—TI# “this city, Dec. 7, 1917, Ea.{mah Jokingén, wife of Andrew elso Notice, of funeral hereatter. ; CARD OF THANKS. _ We, the undersigned, wi;l’:etn th: all who helped us duiing last i S of our beloved mother; also those who sent 'fiowess. - (Signed) MRS: ‘YMOUR DERUSHA, S Constipation Makes Baby Uncomfortable When its tender Little organs are foips K ix DR iy Pwaste in the bowels, Baby ity uncomfortable morsel o1 himanity, and rohects itz die; in’ fts disposition. If will just give it @ other. iy ay Dr. Cal i 111 quickly and fi“f;;é:‘:’é‘a.w nd'her o mm e nor- - and happy. 3 d" ll's S ruv Frp-hl is =Y aldwe ell's Sy ek ‘with pep- and gentle in action, palata= take it Cal iy ) ositive ln sflect and ver; g Childs like it ang Y. ts sell well's Syrup & i, For fircy a trial bottle, = gharge, can be obtained by writing oD W, B. Caldwell, 426 Wash= lnl!ml EL, Monticello, lilinois. cents L PLUMBING AND GASFITTING CALL UP 734 Gas Attach. EFFICIENT With or Without ments but Always and ECONOMICAL— MODEL RANGES We furnish Repairs for ail of Ranges A. d. Wholey & Co. 12 FERRY STREET T. F. BURNS Heating and Plumbing 92 Franklin Street IRON CASTINGS FURNISHED PROMPTLY BY THE VAUGHN FOUNDRY CO Nos. 17 to 25 Ferry Street ROBERT J. COCHRANE GAS FITTING, v PLUMBING, STEAM FITTING Washington Sq., Washington Building Norwich, Conn. Agent for N. B. O. Sheet Packing makex _Phone 581 MODERN PLUMBING is as esséntial in modern houses ag ectricity is to lighting. We guarai® tee the very best PLUMBING WORK by expert workmen at the fairest rices. Ask us for plans and prices. J. F. TOMPKIN S 67 West Main Street . & coop bress FoR THE GROWING GIRL Brilliantine, plaid or checked suiting gabardine, poplin, voile or serge arc aice for this style. The waist is mad with Norfolk plaits, and is lengthenec by a gathered skirt; in moyenage ef fect. The closing is effeeted with : shield, under the front. The sieeve, : one-piece model, is finished witi smart cuff. This pattern is cut in four sizes: 30, 12 and 14 years. Size 10 wil 1equire 3 1-4 yards of 44-in€h mate rial. A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in_silver or stamps. Order through The Bulleti Pattern Dept., Norwich, Company, onn. e g | STATE OF OHID, CITY OF TOLEDO, Lucas County, ss. Frank J, Cheney makes oath that he l semior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney g business In 't Gity of 'x‘oln.h ooumy ang State afore- said, and that firm will pay the Sum’ of ONE HUNDRED DOLLANS for each and every case of catarrn tnat cannot be ou: by the use of Hall's Catarrh Medizine. FI HENEY. Sworn to be tore e orid Wabeeet in my this 6th day of e- 3 A W, GLEASE. Notary Pubil Hall's Catarrh Medichme is taken in- ternally and acts through the blood on surfaces of the system. stimonials, free, T3 CHENEY &'CO, Toledo, O Sold by all druggists, Fall's Family Bills for constipation. DR.R.J.COLLINS DENTIST 148 Main Street, Ncrwich, Conn. Phone 1178 TuTnS : CHIROPRACTIC SPINAL ‘- ADJUSTMENTS is a natural health method which en- ables nature to restore your health more effectively and permanently than any known health method. We- use ‘no tedicines, surgery nor osteopathy CHIROPRACTIC J. 0. ZIMMERMAN, D. C. The only state licansed doctor of chiro- practi¢ in Norwich, Conn., and vicinity. Thayer ‘Building. Rooms 220-221 Tuesday; Thursday, Saturday from 2 to 530, 630 to 8 p. m. NO WASTE Thers is no. waste in our bread, no reason ever for throwing a bit of it away.. Save the fragrants. They can be Used . for. bread. pudding, which when well made is deficious. Or, thoroughly dry out the scraps, trim- mings and left-overs in the oven, and keep for the making of bread crumbs, which are useful in many ways. Our bread is ALL GOOD,, and good as P‘I‘Jl &. Pa uwfi%w zlty in ating S“ e Sl-hvlu °ufl§ can = m el “g'»’fi TRAVELERS' DIRECTORY $1.25-To New York $1.25 CHELSEA LINE TO NEW YORK - FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE BETWEEN NORWICH AND NEW YORK From Norwich Tuesdays, TEarse days, Sundays xt 5 . m. New_ Yark, Brooklyn Bridze, Pler, East River, foot Rooseveit] Strest, Mondays, WWedncsdays, days at 5 pfm. Effective Oct. 15th. 1916, - 1.25—1 7. H. WILLIAMS, JR., General Agens: F. H. KENYON, Special Agent. GEORGE N. DELA Hartford, Conn. Nwe VYerk The. Charles A. Kuebler Company MAKUFACTURERS AKD RETAILERS OF Marble and Granité Monumental Wark; 39-41 Franklin St. Norwich - - -« - ... Cont HOW DO YOU 60 T FALLS AUTO CO., the highest grads Painting Shop? Go through Washing- ton street or Brokdway till you get to Sachem street and turn to your left till you get to the corner of Shermap street, then you see the great sisn. Falls Auto Co. Highest Grade Painting 51 SHERMAN STREET French-American Fur Co. Gnmmc ail . work. We wmake no ;K’fll for Storage. Discounts on alf 'urs. Unoured Skins wanted. Practical Furri H. J. YURMAN, Pro Tel. 1301-4 Room 108, Thayer Bldg 190 anklin St. ROAST BEEF AS WELL A8 A NICE | PIECE OF COANED BEEF OR ANY- THING IN THE MEAT LINE. VAL LUPPERT CREAM that will always - WHIP Fresh Daily l'oofle’s Market 6 Franklin Street < JUSTIN HOLDEN, Propristos *