Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 6, 1918, Page 6

_T0 ORDER © BRIEF STATE NEWS Chatham—A cake of ice 24 inches thick, 16x22 inches, weighing 811 pounds, has been cut u} Great Hill pond. { | Meriden.—The rally of all Camp Fire Girls of the city will be held Tuesday evening, Feb. 12, at 7.30 o'clock, in the | Chamber of Commerce hall. | New Haven—Prof W. A. Drusher is to be director of research in the laboratory of the Haskell Manufactur- ing company, Grane Rapids, Mich. Winsted.—A number of the employes of the Willlam L. Gilbert Clock com- pany spent Monday chopping wood for the concern which will be used for fuel. ! { lingford. — Choate school won |\ from New Haven High school at | hockey Saturday afternoon by a score | of 4-2. The game was played on | Choate grounds. Wallingford, — First Selectman C. Storrs Hall is a firm believer in the day nursery plan and sees where many women would be afforded an oppor- tunity to work were there a place where children could be taken in and for, . _ Derby.—Righteen horses, owned hy C. W. Blakeslee & Sons, New Haven contractors and used on construction ‘work at Zoar's dam on the Housatonie river, were discovered last week to be suffering from glancers. The animals were taken to New Haven and killed. Middletown.—Besginning Feb. 1, bot- tled and pasteurized milk will be deliv- ered to consumers inthis state for 14 1-2 cents a quart instead of 15 cents. This announcement was made ‘Wednesday night by Robert Scoville, federal food administrator for Con- necticut. Middletown.—The total grand levy made by the assessors and turned over to the town clerk at 4 o'clock yester- day afterncon amotnts to $16,146,261. The total iast year was $15,683,837, making the increase for taxation pur- poses year $462,424 over last years' levy. Winsted—The coldest weather -ex- perienced so far this winter in this locality occurred Saturday, when ther- mopneters registered 28 below in Win- sted, while in Burrville the readings RUB OUT WRINKLES KEEP SKIN CLEAR The most delicate skin will quickly respond to the soothing and tonic ef- fects of Hokara when this pure skin cream is used. As a_massage cream or after shav- ing it is unequaled, removing all irri- tations and making the skin soft and velvety. Apply a little to the hands or face after washing and surprise yourself with the dead skin that comes off. Hokara is the only antiseptic mas- #age cream and all skin blemishes svon disappear wkhen it is used. Although far superior to the ordi- nary massage creams and sold on a guardntee of “best you ever used or money back,” yet the price is a trifle, only 35c for a liberal jar; larger size 60c. * Sold on a guarantee by Lee & Os- good Co. f PLUMBING AND GASFITTING T. F. BUANS 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, PLUMBING, STEAM FIT1ING Washington 8q.,, Washington Building | John B. V: Norwich, Conn. Agent for N. B. O. Sheet Packing Phone 581 MODERN PLUMBING is as essential in modern houses a electricity is to lighting. We guaran- SUIT OR OVERCOAT VALUES TO'$35.0 SPLENDID SELECTION OF WOOLENS TO- CHOOSE FROM s flanhaltan Custom Tailoring Wt N * y | immediately Sroe Moderator Bugene B. Pendleten pre- sided at the aunual financlal town meeting, held Tuesday.: Due verhaps to the severe cold weather there were not more than forty taxpayers pres- ent, to pass upon the reports of the several town departments' that were presented in detail. e Teport of the auditors, Richard J. Butler and Walter E. Wheeler, :Rl read by Mr.. Butler, er the official call for the meeting was read by Clerk Tver- ett E. Whipple. F . Louis W. Arnold submitted the re- the water commissioners, which showed receipts to have been for the year $54,167.97. and expenses of $54,077.29. The total cost of con- struction hu‘b;ien $466,784 and the 'were as low ag 38. Daniel O'Neil, wha lives in Mooreville, stated tkat his thermometer registered 35 below! Waterbury.—An vnusual announce- ment has been made by S. Z. Poli to the effect that all the theatres on his circuit will open four hours daily, ex- cept on ‘showless” Tuesday, for use for school purposgs, should the boards of education decide to close the schools temporarily in the cities where Mr. Poli owns theatrical buildings, Waterbury, — Saturday night was drum corps night at the Moose herding at Buckingham hall and the event at- tracted a crowd which completely filled the hall. The contest for the drum major champjonship of the state was won by Drum Majors Austin of Stam- ford and Smedick of Torrington, to whom were awarded first and second prizes. Special honors were awarded to St. Francis Xavier’'s Drum corps of this city for having the largest num- ber of men in line and this, too, in spite of the fact that 14 of its mem- bers are now in the United States service. The 'award was a silver cup. Wallingford—The 15th year anni- versary of the Young Men’s Athletic ciub will be observed in the United States and in France this year, some- thing a trifle unusual, to say the least. The date falls on Friday of this week and according to word received from the members now with the colors in France a celebration of the anniver- sary will be held there at the same time it is here. There are members also in training camps and canton- inents and these, too, will respond on the Sth and hold celebrations, al- though ‘perhaps not on such a scale as across the ocean and at borough head- quarters. ELMVILLE Fire at Home of Mrs. Kate Norton— Circle Entertained. The attendance at the Center school is very small this week owing to cases of whooping cough. s Mrs. ‘C. D. Arnold was the guest Sunday of Mrs. C. E. Ayer in Day- ville. Cliford Davis is on a moving trip of three days to New York. Georze W. Kent was in Worcester Saturday. Miss Olive L. Kent, president of the Wichita Girls, entertained the circle at her home last week. Red Cross work and refreshments were the order of the evening. A. H. Battey and daughter Flora visited relatives in Moosup. Valley Sunday. Miss Clara West is at her home in Moosup for a few days. Mrs. Ida Place spent Sunday with relatives in Pascoag, R. L Fire Damage. A fire Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Kate Norton on the hill was extinguished by the neighbors, but not until all the furnitire had been taken from the house and considerable dam- age done. Mrs. A. H. Battey, who ‘has been ill for several weeks, is improving. STONINGTON Chimney Fire in the Vaughn House— Early Morning Car Does Not Ac- commodate Atwood Employes, “'itl} the thermometer 12 below, and the highways covered with ice, the borough firemen suffered some in the line of duty when they responded to the call of the fire alarm at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning. There was a chim- ney fire in the Vaughn house, corner of Gold and High streets, and was extin- ggished before serious damage result- Stonington Pointers. Judge and Mrs. L. D. Fairbrother have as guests Mrs. C. A. Richie and son Charies of, Bristol, Conn, John H, Walsh has secured employ- ment as a pipefitter in the Brooklyn ravy yard. & As soon as coal conditions change, it is believed, a special trolley car will be run from Westerly to Stoning ton mornings, to better accommodate wotkmen at Atwood plant and the chipyard. The car now arrives at 7.20 and work does not begin until o'clock. EXCELLENT WORK DONE BY U. 8. ARMY AMBULANCE | According to Reports Made by French Officers. Paris, Feb. 5.—Excellent work has been done recently by the United States army ambulance according to the reports made by the French officers under which' the men bave been serv- ing. Lieutenant H, L. Bibby, Leroy C. Clark, Mechanic H. A. Dolda and ‘anderbilt of Section 325 all have been decorated with the war cross, as also have First Class Priv- ates George 'B. Hartwell, Albert S, Strehike, S. Baldwin, E. Kirkland and W. Swartley, of Section 510, and Jas. Moore of Section 517. 3 »ction 632, which is the old section 14 of the fleld ambulance service, has been commended in the army orders. Charles B. Cummings of Section /591, who recently was awarded the war cross, is now in Dr. Blake's hosiptal tee the very best PLUMBING WORK'| suffering from the effects of a gas at- by expert workmen at@the fairest prices. g Ask us for plans and prices. J. F. TOMPKINS “ 67 WM.MS!M&! : Twenty new sections recently ar- rived from America, thereby greatly increasing the service in France, German newspapers are publishing an artiele deprecating the right of na- | tonalities to decide their own destiny as applied to frontier questions with Russia, 8 H 6,200, I being installed that will increase the output 30,000 zallons an hour, and at a decreased cost. of maintenance. s The report of the town treasurer, James M. Pendleton, showed receipts of $1,173,989.70, and expenses of $i,- 168,914.90.. The total debt of the towil is $641,751.79, a decrease of $117,116.08, and the average rate paid in interest is 4 7-8 per cent. ‘There has becn a net increase in debt of $47,000. Arthur M. Cottrell, for the school committee, reported receipts of §71,- 233.11. - Expenses$70 768.60, an unex- pended balance of $464.51. e A new aunit has been, or is The report of the highway comm on was presented by Charles J, B er, and showed receipts of $61,431.05 and expenses of $56,221.35, an unex- pended balance of $5,629.69. The re- port asked for a total appropriation of $30,500, For general repairs and over- head and local ‘expenses $15,000, oil- ing $4,000, Bradford road $5,000, Week- apaug bridge $6,500. The total cost of ‘reconstruction of the Watch Hill road, including .the cost of.land and changes, at iompson’s Corners, was $69,481.95, or $14,267 a mile, or $1.25 per square yard. The report of Ellery S. Barber, over- seer of .the poor, showed that there had been expended at the town farm $2,963.03 and for outside poecr $941.10, a total of $3,954.13. - The receipts, in- cluding appropriation was $3,925.18. The report of ‘the spe: commit- tee to the Westerly town council, in regard to building’ a breachway to Brightman’s - pond,, . was. also reported to the financial town meeting. The committee did not favor any.large ap- propriation for the purpose. The re- port was received .and. voted to be placed. on file. i DT -Frank A. Sherman was elected -a member of .the sinking fund: commis- sion to succeed C. Clarence Maxson. These appropriations were made: For Police -...- Street lights Town officers . Town hall .. . Printing and advertising ... Support of . poor and hospital Charges ......leheeon. .. 4,400 Care shade trees .... o 200 Miscellaneous . 4,500 Interest . . 17,000 Schools 59,000 Highways ceee 20,500 State tax desens e . 14,200 Total appropriations ......$161,600 There ‘was an increase of $1.000 for police to meet the increase in pay, and $250 for a special extra officer at Watch Hill during the summer sea- son. Letters urging the increased po- lice protection for Watch Hill were received from W. J. Batty, Daniel L. Lyon, John Newberry, G, H. McLan- ahan, H. R: Burton, F. S. Turnbull, A. T. McLanahan, C. Peyton Russell, F. K. Curtis, W, S. Anderson anq the Watch Hill Improvement Society. The increase was made after a speech by Horace F. Burdick of Watch Hili. Loren E. Waite presented a resolu- tion to authorize the overseer of the poor be instructed to give relief to all needy poor, regardless of the ap- propriation and to bring any deficien- cy to the town treasurer, who would be given authority to adjust. This matter was discussed by Mawrice W. Flynn, Milo Clarke and Harry B. Agard. The resolution was rejected. Included in_the miscalianeous fund is an annroprutionff $200 as bounty for we-~dchucks and foxes. It was voted ‘o place this sum at the dispo- sal of the town clerk .and that a bounty of $5 be paid for each fox and 25 cents . for each woodchuck killed within the town. Last yvear bounty was paid.on 25 foxes and 574 wood- chucks, The town council was authorized to rebate $9.98 to George G. Stillman for taxes paid by reason of mistake of assessors, in assessing him for ah au- tomobile he did not own. It was voted to authorize the town council to exempt from taxation for a ter mof ten vears new. industries that locate in Westerly. Town Solicitor Aaard presented a res- olution -authorizina the town courcil tc apply for legislative action for the betterment of fire protection in the town, by having the whole town, in- <tead of a part of it, beirw wyain a fire district. The legislation to he sought would give the town discretion to orzanize into a fire district. Tn ex- plaining the resolution, James M. Pen- Aleton stated that with the improved fire apparatus and good ‘roads this could be done to the advantage of the whole town. ' Now the whole town has jthe service of the fire department but g{mlse within 'the fire district pay the iils. 3 Horace E. Burdick objected to the resolution, as_it .would .tend to inter- fere with the Watch Hill Fire district, I which is mot onmly equipped with the i hest make of fire fighting apparatus in the world, has property .interests, He ¢aid the people at the hill had no de- sire to haye no more in common than at the present time with the town and would not care to be forced into a town fire ‘district. The matter wes favorably discussed by Charles Perry and James M. Pendleton and the res- olution adopted. _Then came a lona discusslon rela- tive to having the department reports available before the. session of the fi- nancial town meeting, so that the re- ports could be perused by the tax- pavers, and be in shape to vote intel- lizently on the matters presented. Mr. Clark offered a motion that the re- ports be published one weel: before the annual financial town meeting. The motion prevailed after a . lengthy dis- cussion by James M. Pendiéton, Chas. Perry,. Milo Clark, Georze B. Utter, Charles F. Hammond and Harry B, Agard. 5 It was voted that the tax rate be §1.70 on each $100 of tangible prop- erty and 40 cents on each 3:00 of In- tangible property. It was explained that the increase of iwenty cents on the tangibie tax rate was for the pur- ¥ § About 40 Taxpayers Vote Appropriations of $161,600— | Town Decided Upon—Ten Men Leave for Fort Slocum e '|and approved. - ose of payment of indebtedness and !pntereut ghlemn. That while the law prevents an excess of tax rate above $150 in Westerly on the annual bud- get to the town debt. - The town treasurer was authorized to hire money whenever necessary to meet the town expenses. Maurice H. Bransfield of Westerly was in command of the group of ten young men, selected as cost account- ants needed for the equipment division, aviation section, signal corps, which went to Fort Slocum, N. Y, Tuesday, They were selected on their experience and ability as accountants and were accepted for this opportunity to enter the service under a special call issued by the war department. Besides Mr. Bransfield, the group is composed of Walter P. Jones, Harold T, Tnompson, Vincent T. Gilchrist, Walter J. Watson, Willlam Dondeno of Providence, Earl F. Quincy, Albert R. Tingley of Pawtucket, Edward C. Anderson of Barrington and Robert H. Mangan of Greystone. . * At the regular session of the West- erly probate court, Judge Edward M. Burke, petition was considered of Julia and Teresa Bonvanuto asking that their married sister; Mary Atterisi, be appointed their guardian during their minority. Both are minors, one 19 and the other 20, and do not now reside with their father and their step- mother. Oile of the girls works in a mill in Pawcatuck and the other in a mill in Westerly, and the latter has not been paid for 12 weeks, her pay being held up by legal order instituted : by her father.. Jobn J. Dunn opposed the appointment as legal representa- of John Bonvanuto, father of the girls, and he asked continuation, as the fa- ther was then in hospital, and should be at the hearing when this petition is being considered, A. T. L. Ledwidge, counsel for the mirnors, made an ear-| nest plea for an order that would per- mit “this little girl” to draw her pay, so that she could settle for back board and pay other debts. The case was continued for two weeks. In the matter of the estate of Mary J. Crandall, in whick the appointment of an administrator was held up upon claim that there was a later will in existence than the document in court, a_ letter was received from Bessie Netherwood of White House Station, N. I, setting forth that she had found the missing will and would forward it to the court. The case was continued for two weeks, In the estate of Mary Elizabeth Welch, a minor over 14, daughter of Katherine R. Welch and the late James A. Welch, petitioned that her mother by appointed guardian of her person and estate. Continued for two weeks with order of notice. The first and final account of the estate of Louis Dotolo was received The petition of the widow of Charles D. Chapman for the setting aside of her dower was again continued. John Frederick Vose, 60, who has been ill. at his home in Mechanic sireet for several weeks, died late Tuesday afternoon, rather umexpect- edly. A change came suddenly and he did not sur the shock.’ He was known. to everybody here . and here- abouts as “Jack” Vose. He had no regular employment but had a sub- stantial income as a beneficiary of the Peleg S. Barber estate, his mother be- ing a sister of Mr. Barber. Mr. Vose Wwas unmarried. Some dozen Vears ago, at his own request, a conservator was appointed of his person and estate, and that . condition remained un- changed. One of his most intimate friends was Henry Bryant of the local postoffice, who died a few weeks stnce. No ordinary speaker could have drawn so many people from their not overheated homes to hear a talk in advocacy of prohibition, but Richmond Pearson Hobson, the marine hero of the Spanish war, is a speaker far above the ordinary, and that's the rea- son why there was so good an audi- ence to listen to him in the town hall Tuesday night. His subject. was America in the War, not only in unity with the allies, but also in almost solid phalanx for national prohibition. He cited statistics and told cold facts to show that prohibition was best for the world and its people. and was sure to come in the United States. Local Laconi Miss Gertrude Austin. nurse at the Presbyterian hospital, New York city, ts home on. vacation. The officers of the Westerly Auto- matic Telephone company were re- elected at the annual meeting. The senate has confirmed the re- appointment of these Rhode Island postmasters: James Scully at Cromp- ton. Thomas FI. Galvin at East Green- wich, William R. Congdon at Wick- ford. At the annual mecting of the Rhode Island Retail Furniture association H. L. Anthony was elected -president: Harvey Scatterzood, Herman Tarr and John O. Mills, vice presidents, and Carl Howland, treasurer. No.secretary was chosen. PLAINFIELD Animated Cartoon, Show at Theatre, Work of William C. Nolan—Thrift Stamp Campaign in Charge of James Coffey—Extension School Opens. William C. Nolan, first class yeoman, U. S. navy, stationed at Broadway, is' Spending a short furlough at his home. Edward Hendérson, employed in Taftville, spent' the week 'end at his home here. 8. A. Coffey of Norwich spent the week end at his home in Plainfield. John and (ecil Bradford, both em- pioyed. at the Fore River navy yard, have returned ‘to work after spending] A o few days at their home. Animated Cartoon Shown. Sunday. evening 2t the Eden theatre an animated cartoon entitled A Rude Awakening, by Yeoman William C. Nolan of this village, was shown. Mr. Nolan did the cartooning last summer while he was at his home here wait- ing to be called, as he had enlisted in the U. S, naval reserves. Postmaster John Leahy is register- ing the German aliens in the village of Plainfield. War Stamp Campaign. The thrift stamp campaign in this village is now on, with James Coffey in charge. Teams are to be organized and assigned to different sections of the village. It is desired ‘that the young men of the village volunteer their services, so that the campaign will be a success. At the three church- es Sunday thrift stamps were talked| about and the different tors urged their parishioners to do their patrioti FUZZYWOOL SHETLAND FLOSS ..... Both four and eight fold—all colors KNITTING WORSTED. ... . 50c a Ball Fine yarn for both service ‘and style In all th'e newer sport shades The very .. 37caBall ..29c a Ball GOLF YARN........w...: 68ca A heavy and practical yarn—very strorig KNITTING NEEDLES. ... . .at All Prices Needles of all kinds; for all ‘purpases ATHLETIC MIXTURE, . .. . . G6c-a Ball latest ‘sport yarn—it’s new ANGORET WOOL. .. .... . 50c¢ a Ball Looks like Angora—at half the price New and: differerit for slipéns Bel duty and buy stémps. thereby assisting the government, while forming the habit of saving. ‘Extension Schpool's Program. The extension school began yester- day with the following program: 10 a. m., The Care of the Cow’s Udder and Teats, Karl B. Musser; 11 a. m,, What Crops Should the Dairyman Grow? B. G. Southwick; 1 p. m., How a Connecticut Dairyman With 15-Cows Increased His Income $400, Mr. Mus- ser; 2 p. m., Better Hay for the Dairy War Ration, Mr. Southwick; 3 p. m., Farm Beekeeping, Allen Latham. Today’s schedule: 10 a. m., Clover as a Means of Reducing the Grain and Fertilizer Bills, Mr. Southwick; 11 a. m.~How to Select the Cheapest Ra- tion, Mr. Musser; 1 p. m., Can We Afford to Buy Fertilizer This Year? Mr. Southwick; 2 p. m. Practiee in Making Up Rations, Mr. Musser; 5 p. m., The Fuel Sitvation, A. E. Moss. Thursday: 10 a. m., Some Th.ngs Essential to Successful Feedi Musser; 11 a. m., Corn for Conn cut, Mr. Southwick; 1 p. m. Conta- gious Abortion and Its Control, MMr. Musser; 2 p. m; A Crop and the Jury —Soy Beans, Mr. Scuthwick; 3 p. m Co-operative Duying. Guy,C. Smith. Friday: 10 a. m., When Potatoes P’ay Profits, Mr, Southwick; 11 a.'m., Jadg ing Dairy Cattle or Feeding Dairy Calyves, Mr. Musser: 1 p. m. Filing Grain Bins for Next Winter, Mr. Southwick. 2 p. m., The Vital Factor in Herd Improvement, Mr. Musser; 3 p. m., Farm Accourting, B. W. Ellis. Home economics course: Tuesday, Feb. 3—10-12 a. m., food conservation, wheat conservation; 1-4 p. m., planning meals, a simple breal:- fast. . Wednesday, Feb, 6—10-12 a. m.. een- servation of meat; 1-4 p. m., children’s food, use of fruits and vegetables in the diet. —10-12 a. m., milk, p. m., care of milk, uses of milk by-products. Friday, Feb. 8—10-12 a. m., conser- vation of, fats, bread judging; 1-i 9. m., conservation desserts, “a few left ovef§? 5 NG S Special Meeting of Association. . A special meeting: of the Windham County Farmers’ asSociation will be held at the Plainfield extension school in the zrange hall at 1 p. m. Thurs: day, Feb. 7. for the purpose of voting upon an amendment to the conmstitu- tion, \ Owing to the poverty and misery of’ the’ people practically no Christmas' trees, sapscthe Arbeiter Zeftung, will be sold this vear in Vienna. Children Ory . FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA The Kies Company SPECIAL SALE —OF- BROKEN LOTS Starts Tuesday, February 5th ' BEST VALUES WE EVER OFFERED IN LADIES’ HIGH GRADE SHOES ~ IN PATENT LEATHER, RUSSIA CALF AND GUN METAL. 52.95] $3.95 MEN’S HIGH GRADE SHOES IN VICI KID, GUN METAL AND RUSSIA CALF 3.9 ONE LOT LADIES’ RUBBERS IN HIGH AND MEDIUM LOW HEELS THE NEW YARNS | - Have Just Arrived We now have the largest and most complete assortment of Yarns which has been shown in this city. It is complete in both variety of Yarn and in beauty of coloring. There are Yarns for every purpose, from the Olive Drab, Navy Blue and Oxford Grey for the soldier boys, to the dainty colorings and delicate finish of the: yarns. used. for your own slipon. In point of service we are now able to sive vou the very. but, and vexatious delays will be reduced to!the minimum. 2l COME IN AND SEE THESE YARNS LADYFAIR .............. 39caBall A dainty yarn for baby garments vevee.. 38c a Ball Used for trimming sweaters