Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 17, 1918, Page 2

BULLETIN, FRIDAY, Murray’s Boston Store| i WILLIMANTIC, CONN Reduction Sale of Women’s Suits, Silk Dresses and Coats FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Every woman who is aware of the increasing difficulties of the clothing situation, the scarcity of materials a.nd the con- | stantly rising costs, will avail herself of the substantial saving opportunities offered at this timely sale. A GREAT REDUCTION IN SUITS For Friday and Saturday | The Suits involved in this Mark Down Sale for Friday and| Saturday are taken from our regular stock and represent a wide choice of individual styles fashioned of the most desira- ble materials in the season’s latest modes, LOT No. 1 represents Suits that were $22.50, $25.00 and $27.50—your chojee at $16.98 LOT No. 2 represents Suits that were $35.00, $37.50 and $40.00—your choice at $27.98 SPRING COATS REDUCED In these Coat specials for today and Saturday will be found unusual values. There is a wide choice of practical models in striking styles, develoved in the most wanted materials. $20.00, $22.50 and $25.00 Spring Coats now $15.98 $25.00, $27.50 and $30.00 Spring Coats now $19.98 SILK DRESSES | WORTH FROM $20.00 TO $27.50 | For Friday and Saturday $17.50 I3 The assortment includes models suitable for all accessories of wear, fashioned with the richest materials, and you. will have no trouble in making selections from the varieties presented for your choice. $20.00, $22.50, 5.00 and $27.50 values— your choice at $17.50 CREPE-DE-CHINE AND GEORGETTE WAISTS Specially Priced for Friday and Saturday Style as well as economy will commend them to the woman planning her Summer wardrobe. Dainty models in flesh, peach, white and black. 98 Georgette Crepe Waists—Special $2.98 00 and $5.95 Crepe-de-Chine Waists—Special $3.98 BOOT SILK AND ALL SILK HOSIERY With the low shoe season here the question of Silk Hosiery is one of importance, and good Silk Hose are becoming more and more difficult to secure. We were fortunate in being able to secure the following at prices that cannot be dupki- cated later. Fancy Striped Silk Hosiery in a wide choice of patterns, $1.25 a pair. Clocked Silk Stockings in black and white, $1.75 a pair. Embroidered Silk Stockings in black and white, $2.25 a pair. Plain Black and White Silk Hosiery, $2.25 a pair. Fibre Boot Silk Stockings, black only, 39¢ a pair.. Boot Silk Stockings, black or white, 69¢ a pair. Three-quarter Boot Silk Stockings, white, black and colors, 90¢ a pair. Three-quarter Boot Silk Stockings, extra size, black and white, $1.15 a pair. IN THE TOILET SECTION Mavis Talcum Powder. . W 5810103 etons 9. 4iata Mary Garden Talcum Powder....... Mennen’s Borated Talcum Powder. Mennen’s Violet Talcum Powder. ... Sykes’ Comfort Powder, small size. . Sykes’ Comfort Powder, large size....... Erwin’s Trailing Arbutus 21c ...... se S ale ottt e B Cuticura Soap .......... aths R .. cake 22¢ Woodbury’s Facial Soap . sos e Cike 22¢ Resinol Medicated Soap . ... oo Cake!22e Layman’s Vegetable Soap . S Physician and Surgeon Soap .......... Jergen’s Lotion of Benzoin and Almond. Hinds’ Honey and Almond Cream. Borden’s Malted Milk, 50c size. . cake 10c «one . Cake 10c o dic coss 30 Borden’s Malted Milk, $1.00 size..... s d9C Mavis Face Powder s i SOOI Jergen’s Doris Face Powder........................ 42c Woodbury’s Facial Powder HAVE YOU A SEWING MACHINE IN YOUR HOME ? f not, here is a good opportunity to have one in your home on easy term payments. | A Demonstration of the Free is now going on, and we will| give the very same attractive inducement that we did several months ago. A special offer is available this week to join the Free Sew- ing Machine Club, and every member of the club who owns an old sewing machine will be given a good, liberal allow- ance, regardless of make or style, i Step in to@y while a representative from the company is here, He will explain the interesting features of the Free Sewing Machine. _ THE H. C. MURRAY CO. R B S R i B Al i i | the meeting due to the reading of the What Is Going On Tonight. Puritan “Sisters, Purington ‘Temple, No. 2, at' 0dd Fellows'" Hall, ‘Willimantic Boy Scouts at Congre- gatidnal Church ‘House. 3 ‘Boys' Club-ef St. Paul’s Church at Parish House. > g Knights of. .Columbus, San Jose Council (special meeting). 218T REGIMENT, C. V., HOLDS ANNUAL REUNION. About 40 Members Present,. Including One of Three Drummer Boys—W. S. Hubbell Elected President. About 40 of the Boys in Bluer of the *60s held their 49th annual reunion of the 21st regiment, Conn. Vols., at G. A. R. hall Thursday. - The early in- coming trains brought' delegations from eurrounding places, and at 10.50 they marched up t6 the city hall, led by Drummer Boy Isaac N. Daniels. The meeting was opened by Capt. W. S. Hubbell of New York, wio of- fered prayer. Captain Hubbell an- nounceq that a shadow would darken ecretary’s repor§y since 'the secre- Jerome E. Baldwin, had died since the last meeting. . T. Dwight Pond acted as secretary during the meeting, A rising vote of thanks was given Mrs, J. B, Baldwin and daugh- ters for a‘large bouquet of red carna- tions which was given in memory of Mr. Baldwin, Capt. Charles [Fenton gave the treasurer’s report, showing a Balance of $45 in the treasury, making the| expenditures for the year about $28.| He said that he took the place of the | secretary, up to the time of the meet- ing, and had mailed 127 notices of the reunion, and 12 were returned, 8 with | new addresses, and the rest were dead. | The following nominating commit- tee was appointed: W. A. Beckwith, A. | G. Olmstead and L. R. Franklin. Sec- retary pro tempore T. D. Pond read | an obituary of J. B. Baldwin written | by Captain Crane, who was unable to | be present. By this time the nominating com- mittee had® arrived at a decision and submitted their list, which w unan- imously accepted: For president, W. S. Hubbell; vice president, B. T. Bailey; secretary, T. D. Pond; treas- urer, Charles ~ Fenton; chaplain, George T. Meecl e tee, A. H. Bevin, W. H. ve commit- eckwith and W, Brewer. Company committees: —W. D. Freeman; . B. Baker; Cornelius _ Farre] D—J. H. H. Newberry; F—W. G—J. B. Brown: with ill; I—Patrick Darcey; K—V. n. Harley -Smith of the local Methodist church delivered a short ad- press, praising the “vets” for seiting such an example in '65, which will be followed in the reconstruction after the present great struggle. The roll{ was then called, following which the meeting adjourned for dinner. fine dinner was served by the ‘Woman's Relief corps. Talk on Valley Forge. After the dinner, Capt. W. S. Hub- e G S e ] CUT THIS OUT—IT IS WORTH MONEY Don't miss _this. i writing your name and You will Teceive in return a trial pac] age' containing Foley’s H: Compound for coughs Foley Kidney Pills, f < and back, rheumatism, , kid- ney and ‘bladder ailments, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing for constipation. biliousn and sluggish bowels. The go5d . Refrigerators Refrigerators A good Refrigerator will more than pay its way these days, but care should be used in the selection of one. We carry THE BOHN SYPHON, _ THE EDDY, THE SANITOR AND THE BERKSHIRE all well known makes and great food savers. A box that will save food, will also save ice. Call and see them at the J.C.Lincoln Co. Furniture — Undertaking L] AMERICAN HOUSE | Special Rates to Theatre Troupes, Traveling Men, Etc. | Livery connection Shetucket Street| FARREL & SANDERSON, Props. Phone 75-4 _and croup; in sides cathartic ,_headache Lee & O: JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Elmore & Shepard Funeral Director & Embalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic| Lady Assistan: Tel. connection DR F. C. JACKSON DENTIST Removed to 715 Main St., Willimantie Fhone 44 THOMAS H. DANIEL F. KILLOUREY BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EM- BALMERS Wi ilLady Assistant) 1 86 Union St., Phone 290 WILLIMANTI .| lingly; | Quinn bell gave a talken campaigns’in the Revolution around Valley Forge.. The captain has made a study .of the Rev- olytion and spoke with practically no notes. He brought. several items into the' talk which made it mere effective. He had three articles‘which are sel- dom seen. One Was' a.large map of Valley Forge, 6x7 feet, copied from a map one foot aquare. ~The original was a pen and ink sketch made by an engineer officer in Lafayette’s staff and there are few other if any copies in ex- istence. 'He also had two exact copies’ of the two flags which flew over Washington’s headquarters at Valley Forge. One was similar to our present day flag except that it had 13 stars, arranged in a circle, while the other was a blue flag, 2x3 feet, with 13 six- pointed stars. Other speakers of the afternoon were Fred Nichols of Bridgeport, T. Dwight Pond of Brooklyn and Daniel P.-Dunn' of this cit; Answered Roll Call. The following answered to the roll call in the morning: Commissioned Officers: Capt. Wil- liam S. Hubbell, New York city; Capt. George W. Shepard, Willimantic; Capt. Charles Fenton, Willimantic, _and First Lieut. A. Avery Bevin, East Hampton. Company A: Wilbur Hockanum; _ Leander Hartford; ' John _H. Hampton; Wells D. town; Timothy H, Hodge, bury; Frederick Iorngiebel, bury; Arthur G. Olmstead, Eas ford: Jared Pearl, North Manchester. Company B: Benjamin Baker, Hart- ford. Company C: Benjamin P. Bailey, New London; George T. Meech, Mid- dletown; Thaddeus Pecor, N Company D: Francis Jacobs, Willi- mantic; Jared H. Stearns, Williman- tic; Henry White, Mt. Hope, Company E: Palmer. Hewlet, Noro- H. Brewer, Cotton, Bast Fuller, Bast Freeman, Middle- Glaston- ton Heights; Joseph H. Newberry, Mystic. Z Company F: Wallace A. Beckwith, New Londo} Conn. Company. Mansfield, :-John C. Ladd, Portland, G: Warren W. ss.; Sanford N. Brown, Billings, Stoningto; Company H: John S. Irewis, Mans- fleld Depot; Ralph W. Miner, Nor- wich; Frederick H. Nichols, Bridge- port; John H. Seldon, Middle Had- | dam; John Wall, East Hampton; Gil- bert West, Company Bridgeport; Falls, Conn. Company K: James B. Carver, E T. Dwight . Pond, Brooklyn Nathaniel P. Thompson, Central V lage; Vine R. Franklin, Brooklyn. Honorary . Member: John Farragut (Snowball), Brookly: Sast Hampton. Leonard W. Newton Daniels, Coates, Rock Necrology List. The necrology list . follows: George W. French, B. W Jerome B. Baldwin, D; James B. Woodward, K; Calvin' H. Wilbur,"C; Michael Cradick, E: Cyrus W. Brainard, I: Charles W.. Prentiss, I; Henry F. Newton, K. Isaac N, Daniels of Middlefield was present. He is the last of the three drummer boys of the 21st Connecticut. The attendance at the meeting was nearly 100, as many of the veterans brought -their wives, and some their sons or daughters. Frederick Nichols of Bridgeport, who enlisted at the age of 12, was one of the prominent men at the meeting. A FED EVRAL_CASE. Frank Riley Lent Coat and Hat to a Sailor. Frank Riley was arrested Wednes- day evening by the police on request of federal officers. He was before the court Wednesday morning on a charge of intoxication. During the case it was related that he and a sailor were seen between two buildings near a sa- loon, the sailor having on Riley's coat and hat. In the court Riley said that he let the sailor try on his coat and hat to see how he looked. Riley will probably be taken to the Hartford federal court today. Brief Mention. The natatorium at the Y. M. C. A. will be closed for use between 6 and 7.30 every evening because of a change in the physical department. Will March in Parade. At a meeting of the high school on Thursday afternoon practically the en- ire school voted to march in the Red ade 'Saturday evening. Thi s to be the banner event of the season in this city and should be wit- nessed by all. Attended Grand Lodge. Fred H. Williams, * district deputy grand master of the grand lodge of Connecticut, 1. 0. O. F., in compony with Past Grands Frank Brooke, Charles M. Thompson, Elmer M. Young and C. L grand lodge se: y 15. sion at Waterbury on They were also present at the conferring of the second degree on | a class of candidates Tuesday evening by the Waterbury degree team, which is considered one of the best teams in the state. Two Pass Examinations. Notice was receiveq at the exemp- tion board Thursday that Joseph P. Mascot and Leo J. McMahon pass- ed the physical examinations and are to be included in the quota leaving May 23. This will change the official list published May 15. Young men reaching the age of 21 are to register next June Mrs. Henry T. Burr’s Reception. Mrs. Henry T. Burr of Windham street gave an at home Thursday af- ternoon to members of the senior class of the normal school and the faculty. About 50 attended. Mrs. Miss Miriam Skidmore recei Charles Jones and Mrs Shattuck poured; Miss Agnes Miss Anne Buchanan and Mi served. The house was tractively decorated, the color scheme being pink and wh RECEPTION GIVEN PASTOR OF METHODIST CHURCH, Frederick Large Attendance at Affair Given Wednesday Evening. Over 200 people attended the re- ception to Rev. C. Harley Smitbh at the Methodist church - Wednesday evening by the eorority of the church. The vestry of the church, where the reception took place, was decorated | with May baskets in honor of season. The colors were pink and green, and several festoons were strung from columns. Severai young ladies’ of the church acted’as ushers during the reception. The following program was then carriell out: America, by congrega- tion; W. C. Norris, welcome on behalf of city and ministry; Mr. Hall, wel- the come on behalf of the church; solo, Charles B. Jordan; reading, Mrs. Scripture; violin solo, Albert Speli- man; address, J. D. Elmendorf; solo, Ruth Herrick: remarks by the pastor, Rev. C. Harley Smith; reading, Mrs. C._H. Beebe. Refreshments were then served. A fair sized delegation from the “linton, attended the | at-y South Coventry Methodist church wnl present. Rev. Mr. Smith “will have this .church -included in his district, and preaches there Sunday afternoons. Farewell .Gift to Principal Burr. The members of the Brotherhood of the Congreggtional church met at the Ghurch house Wednesday evening and gave Henry T. Burr a farewell recep- tion. Mr. Burr is the principal of the local normal school, ‘but has resigned and will take a commercial position in New Britain. About 50 were present.|* Music was furnished by the "Hickey- Helmold-Wheeler - trio. During the evening Mr. Burr was presented a handsome waich chain with a state seal by E. A. Case. Presented May Basket. Sister de Sales of St Joseph's parish, a patient at St. Joseph’s hos. pital, was presented a large May bas- ket Wednesday -evening by 12 mem- bers of her class at'St. Joseph's school. Her young friends spent an enjoyable hime in her rom at the hospital. Red Cross Dance Well Attended. There was a large crowd at the dance at the state armory. Wednesday evening given by Pickett’s orchestra under the auspices of the Willimantio Home guard for the bengfit of the American Red € Pickett's or- TosS, chestra furnished delightful music. Anthony Hevrin Arrives in France. Word has been received in this city of the arrival of Anthony Heyrin in France. ‘He was in the last group, of men sent to Devens from this city. Forty Babies in Contest. The attendance at the weekly meet- ings of the baby contest held at the domestic science rooms of Natchaug grammar school on Jackson street was greatly -boosted Thursday when over 25 new babies were entered, bringing the total up to about 40. | This big increase is attributed to two reasons. Dr. Robbins of Hartford spoke before the Italian mothers in this city last week and explained the need of the work, and the word was passed along the mothers, and a large number entercd 'their babies in the contest yesterday. Placards have been placed in many homes through school children which advertises the contest. | Qne Polish and one Syrian baby were entered Thursday. The local officials are trying to have a Polish doctor speak in this cit Local Doctor Elected Vice President. Dr. F. Guild of Windham was chosen first vice president of the Connecticut Medical society at the an- nual meeting in Hartford Thursday afternoon. The meeting was the 126th annual meeting and was held in the Hartfory orial. Dr. C. E. Simonds of this elected to a place on the committee of public policy. Brief Mention. Delphis Rivers spent Thursday with firends at Centerville, R. I. _Leopold Oliner, a clerk at Camp Upton, arrived home Thursday evening on a short furlough. Austin Peterson of this city, taking a special war course college, is home over Sunday. Mrs. C. Harley & of this city is attending the Sunshine convention in Hartford. She left Thursday morn- ing. Arthur Murphy and John Healy, U S.'navy, spent Thursday in Providence, Mr. Murphy will leave Providence for the south, where he will rejoin his ship at an Atlantic port. JEWETT CITY Superintendent Swift May, Be Able to Teach Term Out—Local Boy Joins Christ Church Choir—Death of Wil- liam H. Murray. Superintendent G. C. Swift of the public schools of Griswold, is expect- ed to answer the call-to the colors next weelk. The town board of school visitors held a meeting Wednesday evening to consider the matter. Mr. Swift may be allowed to finish out the school year. At present he is due to report at Hartford, May 23. Prin- cipal F. H. P. Clement was appoint- ed assistant superintendent to Sept. X who is Tufts It was voted to spread upon the records of the town, the board’s ap- preciation of the faithfulness and | capability of Mr. ift as ! tendent of Griswold’s schools. To Join Vested Choir. Richmond P. Gardner has been en- d_choir of copal church of Norwich, begin his duties there next morning. The young man is) Sunday 3 a junior in the Norwich Free Acad- | emy and sings in_the boys' glee club. He has developed a very fine voice with good range. i E. I. Blake will leave the employ { of the Adams Express company June | 1. Teslie G. vill take the of- fice workk and Philip Melady, Jr., the| | delivery. OBITUARY William H. Murray. death of Willlam H. Murray n Pawtucket on Wednes The ay fter an illness of three | months. He was the son of Mr. and | i“r Dennis Murray and lived in {Jewett City a great many vears. | Twenty-one vears ago 'he -married | i ret Welch, daughtér of Timo- | Ich of Jewett”City and for 18} vears have lived in Pawtucket. He is ed by his wife and gthree chil- James Flizabeth and Raymond He leaves his father. Den- rray of Pawtucket ane sister, Edward J. Farrell of Wauregan | i | Mre and three Dbrothers, #ahn o Hartford, | [ Matthew of ARron, Ohio. and Dennis of _ Providence. brought to St Lisbon for bur Will Attend Funeral. will to Wihiamsville | ttend the funeral services | The ' bady Mary's will cemetery be in {0 ards. His father, Henry | T and a sister. Mrs. Gobiel Jewett Cit carn for knittin the Red Cross | itters have been | - for come time Show Window. an has donated the "_ | Red Cress Houri John A the wee d Cross drive. It {will_contain an exhibit of a sample of every art made by the Red {Cross chapter.--R. W. Dearnlay has- hich ev- t will be per- iperfected a capd svstem by rv person in hi d Iy solicitea It i desired that | fts be made personally, and not ed tozether as the gift of amy ation. 1dp_Toster has returned from Brooklyn. N. . | Guests ‘at Haskel! Home. organi Mr..and Mrs, George A. Haskell en- | tertained *Thursday ~ Miss = Catherine | Tucker of Francieco. Cal., and | Miss Hue: of Worcester. Miss | | Tucker is the granddaughter of the | {late George Fanning. who was David | Hale Fanning's brother. Raymond Johnson. son: of Mr. and Mgs. ‘Walter Johnson of Pachang, has | been transferred from Camp Hancock to Camp Mills, L, . FHe is now com- pany clerk in the 107tk Field Artil- lery, and has been made a corporal. Elected . Office: The Ladies’ Aid_society the Hethotist, church held _its annual meeting in the church vestry Thurs- of day afternoon. The president elected Mrs. L. D. Harding and Mrs. Helen | was Mrs ook what. ‘hold twixt fing and thumb ! superin- | ~ ident, Mrs. V e; sec- | Thursday retary . Miss Alice| Miss Inez Peck is abie Young: rship solicitor. Mrs. | after her illness, but has W Mrs. D. Ballou entertained Ladies’ Society of the Conaregational | the church at her home on Thursday at- ternoon. She was assisted by Mrs. L Carpenter, M R. Waters] | Mrs. L. G. Buckingham and Mrs k. A. Faust. Several Jewett City boys who are for the summer. | Norwich Free Academy students have | jenrolled in the Beys' Working Reserve hey are JameTs Do lan, Tyler Gilbert and Royal Babcock. already farms— The former two boys have left school are at work on James Dolan at Jerry Doyle's in South Plainfield and Tyler Gilbert on R. W. Dearnley’s farm at Bishop's. Mr. Newton of Hartford was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hall last week. Sunday with her parents. Ruth Harding of New Pitain spent The Burrs 6f Springfiela have open- ed_their summer home. (age were caliers tn Brocky to her schonl as yet The final reachers’ m school year was held at last week, - 8o Clzim Championship. During the past two Saturdays strenuously contested baseball gam have been played between the m: rll men and the single men for the best two out of three games. As the single men have defeated the married men both games, they claim the champion- ship, but the title will be decided in some later game, it is thought, as! a both nines are practicing nightly of | the depot field. | Gets About on Crutchs Mrs. Marion F. L. Eddy, who broke | her ankle in the winter and spent e2ks there Larktn. £he liams has returned in_ . Nrookilng, becn the guest Paleh has 'returnsd to his n Menchester-af! cending the eek at Blmwood wiifi relatives ate George Ata'us Camp Devens, spznt Ewn 8.CAL :}’::df;ue:: of his' aunt; s Myron ASTORIA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Always bears the Signature of in_town, o = Y y =