Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 23, 1918, Page 2

VE BUT NECESSARY.' fceivéd 4 box af the tobacss EXRRNOIVE T ) i R Féur Dayy Shut Down Obeyed By A - .m Nt Big 4 Lieutenssita’ ‘ullerton. or = _ended | he_expects to be transferred soon. ' . OBITUARY. William -C. Derby. abott $35,000. & : thé only loeal mill that éxtént was the Quidnic following an illness of five months. He born in Leomis company could have had part of its plant running with water power but obeyed the order to close down and orily the office was open. 5 The Kirby' mills at Mansfield Hol- low were opén as usual as they have fine water power, and not a particle of coal was used, as wood was the fuél. by fowr sistérs, Mrs. Cora by of Leominster. Must Complete Questionnaires. Fureral of Baltic Infant. All registrants who returned their fuestionnaires {ncomplete to the jocal board will be required to call at the toome at the fown building Jafttary 26 when the questionnaires will be compléted. 4 Nearly all of local registrants have been classified, and as soon as the work is compiled, all those in class one will be cailed for physical examination. Foster of Baltic died at St ) ing “from infantile trouble. Josepl’s cemetery. Dr. Edwin B. Danielson. on, Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clocl . " Rev. Hollis A.--Campbell officiating. Liberty Chorus to Sing. .The body was placed in the recei The Willing:ntic Liberty Chorus will sing at the opening of the food exhibit to be held at the Chamber of i te Commerce rooms, Thursday. This is the first public singing of the chorus. The exhibit is public. M. Shepard had charge of ithe rangemeénts, Jerome B. Baldwin. Tobaccs Reaches Company L. I a letter addressed to Captain Frank P. Fenton, James Lee, to whom the tobacco was sent that was bought ty the Willimantic Home Guard for Company L, reports that he has re- These re inventory Days AND BARGAINS street, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Ver- non W. Cooke of the local Congrega- from friends. The bearers members of the B. E. Smith Sons of Veterans, Robeért H. Fenton, Judge Frank H. Foss, Jay M. Shepard and Frank M. Smith. Burial was in the Willimantic ceme- tery in charge of J. M. Shepard, fu- neral director. > Albert P. Upton. T4 funeral of Albert P. Upton was held in this city, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, ' Rev. E. P. Aver of the Mansfield Congregational church offi- ciating. The hearers were Walter Clark, John Johnsen, John Duniam, and Alfred Lamphear, the Willinfantic cemetery,, in charge of Funeral Director J. M. Shepard. Three Inch Srowfall. = About three’ inches of snow fell on Tuerday during- th¢™vtorm which last- ed from early in the morning® until six o'clock in the evening. X Home From California. rederick Bland is home from a sit in California with relatives. Willimantic Men Bankrupt. Nick P. Bartis, who conducted a restaurant in Willimantic, declared ARE FOUND _|N EVERY he was without t;w m:\arns»y1 to rfiy ;2;; DEPARTMENT Hinaecured Tabiies of 8124245 ut of a total of $1.367.45. He valuee gtock in trade at $1.500, and.as other. assets he lists debts due on open accounts at 181,320, Raymond .C. Comins, also of Wil- 3 ’ limantic, In business at No. 13 Rail- BIONEY eeadnm 0 ns road street, said he Had not the Brevities. 5 moner to pay the filing fee. .He has Pvities. liabilitles of $4,370.36 of which §3,- 520 i unsscured. Assets consist of cash in hand, $10;°' stock in trade, * Furniture Store valued at $93 store fixtures and . tools of business valued at $2,100; Main and Union Streets other personal = property , valued at $25; debts due on open acoount listed at $2,186; $14.37. money on deposit in bank ‘WILLIMANTIC Phone 285-3 DR F. C. JACKSON " oEnmisT Removed to 715 Main St, Willimantis Hottrs—9 &. mt © 8 3. ;. Phone 4 ONE-ACT PLAY Given at Normal School Tuesday Evening. The Players' club at the normal school presented a one-act drama at the school gym Tuesday evening. The play was one of a serious trend, the time during the Civil war. The cast, " from the student body, follows: DANIEL F. THOMAS H.|The Farmer Miss_Bloom His Wife ........ . Miss Barnett Y BR“S. i Northern Soldier . r Miss Gilbert Southern Sergeant . Miss Foley FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EM- |Southern Private BALMERS Miss Beebe Hebrew Citizens Raise $104. < 5 Willington grange instalied the offi- 88 Union ;;., . Lw.uhmant.-e. Conn.| - 4\ o mass meeting Monday evening | cers. They returnsd in the small hours Phone (Lady Assistant) at the Hebrew synagogtie the sum of |Of Saturday morning, in a snow- S $104 was raised to relieve the suffering | storm. of the people in the war-stricken coun- tries. The meeting was called to dis- JAY M- smm |cuss ways and means to relieve the Succeeding Elmore & Shepard ;sufierfng, and the people present were - i very gemerous in’ their contributions. FuneralDirectorandEmbalmer | 7 money’ vas sven " Secretary | Ruttleman, who will send it to New 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistant Vork city, where supplies and other necessities will be purchased and sent Tel. cornection |across. MURRAY’S BOSTON STORE Willimantic, Conn. THESE $5.00 BLANKETS IT WILL PAY TO BUY NOW FOR NEXT YEAR YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY MORE FOR THE SAME BLANKET. It matters not if you have ample supply of Blankets to finish out this winter, if you must buy next year you will pay almost double present prices. This week we have a special showing of Blankets at $5.00 that are extra good values, and it would be wise to provide a few pairs for next year. Think this matter over seriously then come in and look at our special Blankets at $5.00 a pair. i We have other good Blanket values for this week that will interest you. THE H. C. MURRAY CO. K &?’fl;!fi"th‘m and: e ‘advised t of the tobacco. to L Y ns as| Local people The death of Willidt Carleton Der- by oteurred at his home at 86 Spring street, Tuesday from Bright's digsase, inster, ‘Mass., August 1, 1872, but had resided in this city for some timhe and was employed in the Johnson houre. He is wr;;ivd Mrs. Carrie C. Smith and Mrs. Maude B, Merriman, ali of Leominster, and ‘Mrs, Ethel C. Dennett of Dorchester, Mass., and a brother, Walter A. Der- John, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. s hospital, late Monday even- Funeral services weére held in this ¢ity Tues- day at 2 o'clock and burial was in St. _The funeral of Dr. Edwin L. Daniel- 8son was held at his home in Leban- ing vault at the Willimantic cemetery and burial is-to be' in Westfield ceme- Danfeison. Juneral Director Jay ar- “The funeral of Jerome B. Baldwin| was held at his home, 115 Prospect tional church and Robert S. Moore of the Methodist church officiating. The funeral was largely attended and many beautiful floral pieces wete recefved ‘were camp, On accouat of the storm, the committal service was read at the house by Rev. Mr. Cocke. Burial was in Accident to Freight Ca ays Traffe President of Athletis Club Resigns —Truck Backs Down' Hill and Into * Fence at Church: - "y “Louis Colburn has moved his fam- ily--to- one - of -RoRand's tenements on ad avenue. e found it inconvenient "I'to travel either”towards Central VII- lage or Norwich Tuesday morning, as ‘|a result_of a breakdown of a freight car at the- Shetucket, which delayed traffic for a few hours. TFigh school students and students at Putnam trade school ‘were compelled to wait until 10.30 for transportation :facilities that would carry them to echool. Resigns Office. months president of the Plainfield Athletic club, resigned at the . last meeting. He has served faithfully and has made, largely through his efforts, the club a great success, both finan. cially and for the benefit of its mem- bers. While in office he has had a pool table, Victrola and other amusements installed for the welfare of the club’s members. Joseph Paguin, vice presi- dent, was elected to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Lacourse’s resignation. Miss Mabel Maynason has returned to Worcester after speriding a few days at the home of Miss Helen Peter- son. James Mulldoone has resumed his duties as manager of a local store. He had been confined to his bed with the grip last week. ‘The mills in this village will reopen » | today after being. closed the past five days by order of Garfieid, fuel admin- Joseph Lacourse, for the past six istrator. Harold S. Greene of Boston was a Plainfield visitor Tuesday. Edgar Dupuis was a Putnam visitor Monday. Truck Backs Down Hill. There was excitement on the post- office hill Thesday evening when a five ton truck backed down the hill and crashed into the fence in front of St.| John’s church. The driver had start- ed up the hill and had gone as far as the path into Dr, Chase’s house when the engine stalled. Having no chains, the machine backed and the driver was unable to stop it. as the brakes would not hold. The fence in front of the church was knocked down and the machine was somewhat damaged, but was able to proceed under its own power. The driver was uninjured. Misses Mary and Celina Mitchell have returned from Providence after spending a few. days with relatives. .| MOOSUP Treasurer of Red Cross Membership Campaign Submits Report—Local Brevities, Following is a report of the treas- urer on Red Cross membership cam- paigh heid by the Plainfield chapter, Jan. 8§ to 15, 1918: Received from dues for annual mem- bership: Moosup $928, Plainfield $599, Wauregan $421, Central Village $376, Sterling 3149; total $2,473, Received from dus, subscribing mem- bers: Moosup $34, Plainfield $14, Wau- ;;gan $20, Central Village $20; total Received from gifts: Moosup $38, Plainfield $1.50, Wauregan $2, Central Village $11; total $52.50. Total cash received: Moosup $1,000, Pilainfield $614.50, Wauregan $443, Cen- tral Village $407, Sterling $149; total 2.613.50. Total new membership: Moosup 945, Plainfield 606, Wauregan 431, Central Village 386, Sterling 149. total 2,517. Total cash received, $2.613.50. - To be retained by chapter, $1,311, To be sent to division headquarters, $1,202.50. Respectfully - submitted. » E. M. Kenneds was'a Norwich caller Tuesday. Alfred ‘Bellavance has purchased a rew automobile. { A new truck whick resembles a small | trolley car, minus the pele, is being | from Sterling homa. Unclaimed lstters at Moosup post- office a addressed to Archie Hil, Andro nk, Louwise Migneault and | Harold Turke. i R e ! SPRING HILL Loca! Grangers at Willington Instal- lation—Three Feet of Frost in the 1. Ground. More zern weather Sunday morning, and the mercury did not rise above 12 degrees all da Mr. and Mrs. Flaherty went to Wil- lington on the evening of the 11th, wiere Past Master Flaherty of Echo grange assisted by Mrs. Hansen of In digging the grave in the Spring Hill cemetery last week for the bur- ial of George W. French, C. C. Davis was obliged to go through about three feet of frozen ground. Theodore LaJess’ horse died Sunday morning. The animal worked all right, apparently, the day before. Mrs. A, A, Muir has returned after five weeks' stay in a hospital in Bos- ton, Mass, Mrs, T. Arthur Barrows, whose hus- band is a soldier in one of the train- ing camps, has been visiting at the home of LeRoy Smith. Miss Margery Harris of Mansfield Centre spent last Saturday and Sun- day with Miss Ebba Smith. NORTH LTME Accidents Resuit From Falls Due to lcy Road—Eugene Leffingwell Has to Be Treated at Backus Hospital. Eugene Lefingwell was seriously in- Jjured Wednesday when driving a pair of horses for George Ingalls-at his saw mjill. The horses slipped -and fell on the ice and Mr. Lefingwell’s ankle bone was cracked, and the lig- aments badly strained and his back injured. He was taken-to the Backus hospital, at Norwich for treatment, returning the same day. Fle is getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs. Warren Rogers, Mrs, Brwin Rogers and Miss Lois Rogers motored to New London Thursday. Mrs. W. M. Sisson, Jr, Gerald Sis- son and Mrs. N. S. Strong visited at M. J. Stark’s Thursday. Miss Emma Miner and - Leon Miner visited Miss Gladys Miner in Lyme Sdturday and Sunday. Edward Strong had his finger badly jammed last week by a chunk of wood, when tie fell on the ice. Miss Iena Marvin fell on the ice last week, injuring her shoulder. LEONARD BRIDGE Henry 1, Watrous was a Colchester visitor Tuesday. Dr. Joseph M. Klein of Colchester was calling on friends here Monday. Judge Albert G. Kneeland of Leba- non was a local caller Friday. EARLE ‘E, GILBERT, FUNERAL DIRECTOR ¢ AND EMBALMER. Phone 126-5,.. Jewett City. used- to take the high school studentsXT Troubles “That heavy heada !iver,sickmmch eves and muddy skin, all come a supply_of bile. These unhealthy conditionsare promptly c which stimulate the liver, regulate the flow of bile, sweeten the stomach, and renew healthy bowel action. A household remedy ap- “proved by sixty years ofpub- lic service. . For every-day illnesses, Beecham’s Pills are a tesied ~ Remedy Mediciae fa the World g 20 Fredeoi Ay o e e JEWETT CiTY Death of Miss Mary M. Brown—Was Graduated From Norwich Normal School—Funeral of Thomas KcGov- erm—Rufus F. Bailey Dead. The death of Miss Mary M. Brown! at Backus hospital Tuesday morning saddened a host of friends and the different pupils who have had the ben- ; efit of her instruction for so many |& Miss Brown was born in Na- ears, Yok, R, L, May 19, 1856, She was the daughteér of Lydia A. Higgins and Joseph R. C. Brown. Ier common and high school education was receiv- ed in Rockport, Mass. there was a ndrmal school in Norwich over twenty years ago, she took the |H course there and was graduated, af- ter which she taught in the Model School in Norwich. Miss Brown has taught in the Jew- ett City schools for twenty years. A ieacher more faithful to the interests| of the scholars and school cannot be found. Her interest in the welfare of her pupils did not cease afte rthey went out from under her care. Her everready pen in poetical posi- tions fer occasions of various kinds | as in great demand and the verses were always of a beautiful sentiment, expressed in the best of langua words for the Christian Endeavor Consecration hymn., ‘“Tll Go Where You Want Me to Go.” known and sung wherever sacred music is used, were written by Miss Brown. Her artistic 2bility was developed in many lines. She was a woman unusually gifted with literary talent. Miss Brown was a member of the Baptist church. She was one of the criginal ten members forming Whatsoever Circle of The King’s Daugnters and has served as its leader. She was a, member of the Ladies’ Aid society and Mission Cir- cig, and had been a teacher in the Sunday school. K 4 womun' faithful in many things lias gone to her reward. She is sur- vived by a sister, Mrs. Nettie John- of Jewett City, a brower, E. Brown of Woonsocket. R. I, and a niece, Miss Marian H. Johnson of Willimanti FUNERAL services of Thomas Mc- et St. Mary’s church McCabe Burial 's cemetery. The bear- s home in £ylvan- | iilness with acute | e and pneumonia, $ H as the son of Sa- Elijah Bailey. He was d by Rev. Asher N, Wilcox to ett Geist in Lisbon on January 15. 1878. He was a member of the Milltown Congregational church, Mr. Bailey had been in the livery business for years, acting as foreman for C. W. Reynolds, . E. Olds and Willard Ray. Fourteen vears ago he went into business for himself. His familiar form at the tr ys and trains, which he seldom failed to meet, will be much missed by the traveling public. He was always accommodat- ing, and had a cheery greeting for his friends. It is a source of sincere re- gret when one of the lifelong residents of the town are removed. Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. H. T. Jeffers, and three grandchildren, Gladys, Mar- ian and Grace Jeffers, all of Sylvan- dale. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jane Swan of Preston and Mrz. Freelove Miller of Norwich, and two brothers, Henry and Youngs Bailey of Nor- wich. Fish for sale, Liberty’s market, com- mencing Thursday a. m.—adv. CENTRAL VILLAGE Funeral of John Bourgeson—Kennedy- Matthews Marriage—Twelve Mem- bers of County Commissioner La- france’s Family Enrolled in the Red Cros rah Allyn and ma The funeral of John Bourgeson was held at his home on Shepard Hill on Wednesday afternoon. The pastor of the North Grosvenordale Swedish church officiated. Relatives acted as bearers. The body was placed in the vault at the Tillinghast Memorial chapel. Motorinan Thomas Weaver, who has been off duty several days on account of illness has returned to work. Home From Hospital. Miss Beatrice Lafrance has return- ed from the Backus hospial, where she had a suscessful operation per- formed for an abcess in her head, having been ill for several weeks, Mrs. Fred North has returned from a visit with relatives in Washington. Joseph Benway of Fort Terry has been the guest of relatives. Moves to Norwich. Samuel Schultz_has gone to Nor- wich to reside. He has had a shoe- At e time | Saturday. was born in Ledyard | Ll January Clearance Sale All Garments At Practically Half Price High quality and low prices the outstanding features of this sale of all apparel, which gives you an opportunity to secure handsome garments at very little cost. 2 SUITS COATS DRESSES WAISTS; CHILDREN’S vYou Can Save Money This Week “THE TUBRIDY-WELDON COMPANY WILLIMANTIC, CONN. LAST WEEK It is an absolute clearance; no restrictions, no garments withheld; the prices are much 8 lower than you would expect under present circumstances. § repidly that we urge prompt attendance if y ou would share these remarkable values. E SKIRTS SWEATERS WILLINERY UNDERWEAR NIGHT GOWNS COATS Friday attending a war saving con- vention. Moses Ballou Lawton Mills. Charles Bragg has returned from New York. Chapman was in Hartford on is.employed at the s ton Sweet of Griswold was a Friday visitor here. Lucy Webb Hayes circle of the La- dies’ of the G. A. R.. met at the home of Mrs. Charles Byles, Friday after- noon. Mrs. George Potvin_has been at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ruth Keene in_Providence. ’ Frank Harrington, who is at East Greenwich, R. L, was at his home on Gypsy Math Scout. William ™ Brddley, one of thie gypsy’ moth scouts who is- working in Can- terbury, spent Sunday with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bradley. Rev. George B. Hawkes of Mid- dlefield, Conn., preached here Sun- day. Felix Wakely of Charleston Navy vard was at the home of his parents, Myr. and Mrs. John Wakely, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thayer of Put- nam were Sunday visitors at Israel Seguin’s. # Kennedy—Matthews. Miss Margaret Matthews of this ze and Ernest Kemnedy of Dan- were married in Danielson, Sat- urday afternoon. 3 Ruth Potvin, daughter of George Potvin, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Keene in Providence. Plainfield Woolen Mill was run on Thursday evening until 9 o'clock. Dwight Armstrong of Danielson was 2 business visitor Monday. Entire Family in Red Cross. The sum of $407.00 was raised here during the Ded Cross campaign and 386 members enrolled. County Commis- sioner Urgele Lafrance has the hon- or of having thc largest number of crosses on his window placard. There are twelve members of his family and every member of of the family is a member of the Red Cross. Died at Worcester Hospital. The funeral of the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson was held Saturday afternoon. The child died at the Worcester hospital, having been partially paralyzed. . Several local people attended the funeral of X Emily Shippes_at Wauregan. iss Shippee was .eém- ployed at the Central Worsted Mill at the time she was taken ill, about a year and a half ago. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Hunting Camp Owned and Occupied By Theodore Brand Burnsd to the Ground. Miss Gla L. Thompson left Sat- urday for New York city where she kas.a position. Miss Mabel Gustafson has return- ed from a visit with friends in Jer- sey City. Leland M. Burdick was a week end visitor in South Griswold. Frederick Pundick was a business caller in New London recently. Herbert Folsom has returned to Boston after a business trip to his Racks are emptying so. bungalow in South Griswold. Trederick Burdick was a guest Sat- urday of relatives in Jewett City. Hunting Camp Burned. The hunting camp at the foot of Brown’s Mountain, owned and occu- pied by Theodore Brand was burned/ to the ground early Friday evening during the short absence og Mr. Brand. The glow of the fire was no- ticed by him and he rushed toward the burning building but was stopped by the explosion of the many cart- ridges in the camp. Everything. was a total loss. The loss is estimated at about $150. It is uniikely that Mr. Brand will rebuild. 'The fire was with- out doubt caused by an overheated stove, . . SALEM Teachers’ Meeting—Mrs. J.” G. Hehr Recovers frem lliness. The Y. P. S. C. E. meeting Sunday evening was led by the president, Dwight Marvin. + At the morning service a solo was sung by Miss Olive Payne. Robert Bailey was a recent caller in Norwich. > Mr. and Mrs. James Begbe and daughter Doris visited Grassy Hill relatives Sunday. Abrah Siminovitz was a New Lon- don visitor Sunday. Supervisor J. A, Young of Colches- ter conducted a teachers’ meeting in the Central school last Wednesday af- ternoon. After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. J. G. Hehr is able to be out. . “He Comes Up Smiling” Easiest thing in the world to radiate good cheer, ~and it helps one ahead. - Cut out the harmful habits. Treat the nerves right and get proper sleep. first step-is to ~ INSTANT maker’s shop in the Anthony building for several weeks. The body of Mrs. Eliza McStay was brought from Wauregan and buried at Bvergreen cemetery. Elmeér Rider of Rehobeth, Mass, has been - visiting local relatives a few days. He formerly lived here, Urgele Lafrance. was in Hartford use If you're a coffee \drinker the PosTuM instead of coffec. “There’s a Reason”