Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, September 28, 1918, Page 6

spaets e COLCHESTER The storm Thursday evenimg Was one of the worst of the season. Rain fell in torrents and the lightning was sharp. The electric lights in the vil- lage were put out of commission at 8 o'clock and the darkness was in- tense. making it almost impossible to find one’s way on the streets. Affer procuring of lamps the arili and in- spection of the local gompany of state guard took place. ut a very few ventured out to attend the secial dance. Lfeut. Cane has had on exhibition in Otis’ window a large collection of war relics, which he brought from the battlefields. There are three¢ helmets worn by the American, French and German troops. A Mauser revolver with cartridge clip containing - eart- dges, every other oné being dum- m bullets and a war map of one of the German officers. Lieut. Cane's #as mask #nd one taken from a German Ther® is also a small piece t tabric trom the airplane which entin Rooseveit was drivinz at the me ha met his death. Chevronsfrom the uniforms of German soldiers, a belt buckle with “Gott Mitt Us” a nose protector and several other ar- ticles. Franeis Shea and Vincent O’Con- 11 left Friday for Washington, D. to enter the laCtholic Univereity Lo Alexander of Miilington was A, in _town Friday. Lieut. and Mrs. Case left Friday for New York, where Mrs, Case will re- sume her training as a nmurse. Lieut. Case will continue to Camp Meade, Md., where he will be stationed at present. Mrs on friendg day. Today, the opening day of the fourth a Lucius C. Brown was calling in Willimantic Wednes- “77 Humphreys' “Seventy-seven” breaks up Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Cold in the Head, Catarrh, Sore Throat,Quinsy, Tonsilitisand Grip. AtsllBruggist COLDS rangement before you buy. the house come to us. © o e o e o OFTEN TIMES THE FINISHING TOUCHES ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR ‘FURNISHINGS. In order to be certain of a well balanced interior you Mmhflawhnbmwfll.howyou!heenfireu. . Also when you want to fill a vacant spot anywhere in . THE FALL ISSUE _ e OF THE ot CONNECTICUT | elephone Directory GOES TO PRESS ' * Monday, Sept. 30th, 1918 " ALL CHANGES OR ADDITIONS IN b * PRESENT LISTINGS MUST BE AR- RANGED FOR ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30th IN ORDER TO APPEAR IN THIS NEW ISSUE. A :The Southern New England ’ Telenrhone Company ! Liberty loan, at noon the belis in town "will- be rung d the Old Guard band ang” the Liber Chorus will furnish music. Short speeches will be made Wby Ioeal speakers. A large number of 'the townspeople have already pledged their' names for bonds. It is expected that .the old town will again go over thie top and fly the honor flag. The selectmen, town clerk ani istrars are in session today (Satu dayp, at the sélectmen’s ruom to gual- ify electors those who are om thé| listt“to be made.” LEDYARD Mr. and Mrs. Billings T. Avery have received notice of the death of their son, . Theophilus Avery, 26, who died in the service of his country 'in France on June 18. He was a member of the Ledyard Congregational church and was a very regudar attendant at the Sunday schoel. In early life he took great. pride in rdising piants, vezeta- bles and flowers. After completing his preliminary education he entered Storrs Agricultural Coilege and was graduated with high honors. But he, wanted to jearn more and entered up- on research work” and stationed on Long Island. He & ed in pre- paring bulletins for the government ! and was called for service. He asked for a stay of twp or three months to complete the preparation of h pa- vers, which request was granted by government. After the completion of these bulle- tins he offered himself to the go ernment and was assigned to the 30th regiment ‘regular infantrv. He was assigned to the medical corps, caring| for first aid wounded. His parents received a letter from him dated June| 9 stating that he was well and no more information was received again; until notice recently was received that he had died Jumne 18. Miss Emily Dewey . of Groton, who heen visiting her sister, Mrs, eodore Taylor, has returned home. The Ledyard Thimble Club met with Mfs: Charles D. Geer Tuesday after- noon. Red Cross work was done and refréshments were served at the close! Mrs. Bertha Church was admitted to this society and the next meeting wiil be held at her residence. Master George Geer seems to carry oft all the honors this year with his Berkshire pig, He took first prize at the New London County fair at Nor- wich, and this week he took first prize at_the State Fair in Berlin, Master Jimmie Cook observed his eighth birthday Monday afternoon, NISHING TOUCHE \ \ C AT 1A il {noon as a booster for the rals of the from 2 to 5. Many of were his guests and the little folks had a good time. C: sandwiches, | watermelon and grapes were served at_the close. The Ledyard school fair will be held at Ledyard this (Saturday) afternoon. There w be no charge for admis- sion. is sthoolmates STONINGTON Judge L. D Fairbrother, Warden C. B, Crandall and Richard L. Burtch are serving in the borough as an advisory board to aid regisfrants in filling out Questionnaires. They hold evening sessions. Stonington Pointers. Mrs. Mary Calendar and Miss Ca- | virglnia registry piate. | was stolen in December 19, and sev- | surrendered. The Third district court, Judge Oli- ver H. Willlams, presiding, convened in Westerly, Friday morning. After calling the civil and criminal docket it n" the aiterboon the ‘ease agat o nst Harold Coon, charged with an assault with a dangerous weapon, by shooting Gordon Batty at Watch was called. . The complaint was ed to simple- assault in order to get the case into the district court jurisdic- tion. To this complaint John C. Geary counsel for Coan, entered a plea of nolo. Harry B. A‘alrd‘ town counsel- lor, sald the assault was more of an accident than a malicious nature, ana that all concerned would be satisfied if the accused were on probation, At- torney Herbert W. Rathbun, counsel for defense, stated that the recom- mendation of the prosecution was reachéd with the approval of the fa- ther of the Batty boy. Attorney Geary' told of the good character of the accused and of his hopeful future, that the shooting was not a maliclous act, but more of an This boy 'is not the owner of a gun but on the day of the shoot- ing he was with Mr, Wilson in a boat and Mr. Wilson let him use the rife to fire at a target. There was no one within his vision, when the boy was firing, and he did not know the Batty boy had been shot until some time afterward. The Coan boy had prom- ised not to handle a firearm volun- iarily for the next five years. Judge Williams placed the accused on pro- tation and the case was continued for' one month, _The cases were cfl]ef old Miner and Russell C, Duquid, charged in Richmond, Va. with th theft of an automobilé from that c which was trated to Norwich where the accused remained two weeks with the automobile, without removing the From that ¢ty they went to Providence where the machine was offered for saie. It was finally sold in New Haven where vecovery was made. The autvmobile 38ainst Har- eral months ago warrants for the ar- rest of. Miner and Duquid was placed with Police Chief Brown. Duquid wus arrested some time ago, but made his pe from a moving automobile which he was driving, leaving the of- ficers in the car while he made his es pe. ner was arrested just atter e had registered under the civil vice law. Soon thereafter Duquid They were released on bonds of $1000 each, bonded as fuzi- tives from justice. Armed with requi- sition papers signed by the governors of Virginia and Rhode Island, Ser- geants Atkinson and Thurman of the Richmond detective service, were in court. They started for i with their prisoners on the 3. Eugene Alden arrested by Sher: John R. Wilcox, for breaking and en- tering the residence of Joseph Hoxie in the town of Ch: stown, and com- , pieaded guilty rge. adjudged prob- ably guilty and held for trial at t November term of the superior court for Washington county. bond wus fixed at $1,500. Alden was recommitted to the Ki ten § In appreciation of faithful services rendered, Captain Arthur Downing Long Island, S t of the Aid United States Lite presented a gold watch and dinner of the or- ganization, Thursday at in Provi- dence. The presentation was made by Captain Herbert Knowles f Wakefield, superintenden therine De Forrest have closed their summer residence and returned {o New ork . Ralph A. Koelb is a stndent in the engineer corps at Brown university. August O, Muller has been chosen financier of Stonington Lodge, A. O. U. W, filling the vacancy caused by the death of Joseph ar. Miss Lapsley, of New York, is the suest of her sister, Mrs, Albert St ney, Mr, and Mrs. Stickney will close t be at their ter. The mercury was but little above 40 degrees Friday morning B William' Lee was a visitor in Boston Frida There will be a big patriotic demon- stration in Wadawannuck square this v home during the win- fourth Liberty Ioan bonds. The burned steamer Chelsea is at the shipyard, but the work vertinz into an ocean-2ving has not been commenced. LEONARD BRIDGE Rev. John H. Knott took for his text Sunday afternoon at the Excter church the 8th verse of the 18th chapter of St. Luke: “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man cometh, 11 he find faith on the earth.” Rev. Mr. Knott's sermon proved exceptionally interest- ing and instructive. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer N. Geer were in_Norwich Saturday. Kenneth L. Cummings attended the Berlin fair Wednesday. Harold Lombard of the U. S. navy spent a brief furlough with his sister, Mrs, Elmer Geer, over the week end. “| tive t of the Third Life Saving dist In his presenta- tion address Captain Kngwles alluded to the incident when Captain Dominy had presented him a similar gift behalf of the organization, at a meet- ing in Washington in 1309, Major Charles H. Ledward, of Wes terly, First battalion, Rhode Island State Guard, has been promoted to be lieutenant colon; E “olonel Phetteplace, resigi ett E. Whipple, of he Fourth company, Westerly, has been promoted 1o battalion major. First Lieutenant Abraham P. Datson is made captain ¢ the Fourth company and Lieutenant Henr: “larke becomes first lieutena ptajn Henry C. Card, formerly of West is ap- pointed major of the Third battalion, !l the vacancy caused by the death of Major Walter T. Gatchel A social organization composed of members of the Fourth company, has Feen organized. The officers of the cempany are members of the execu- ommittee, with these officers of the social feature: Frank Ahern, pre ident: Herbert P, Clark, seetetar: Carl E. Burdick, treasurer. Fred Robinson, John 'gason, Jr., Harold Mudge, Miller d Harold D. Livingstone, committce. Local Laconics. Local draft boards have been ordered to begin physical examinazion of new registrants at once. Men between the ages of 18 and are desired for induction into the c artillery in the coast defences of Na ragansett Bay, Harold W. R. Petetson, inspector for the Shore,Line Electric Railway com- Monday he went to Hartford to see his brother, Charles Lombard, and re- turned to euty Tuesday. Miss Ruth H. Brown, a student at a Middletown business college, spent the week end at her home here. Louis Himelstein is erecting a large silo 14x30 feet. C. J. Holmes entertained his brotner, Thomas Holmes, and party from Nor- wich Sunday. BOZRAH Kenneth Fox returned Monday morning to Wethersfield, having spent the week end on Lathrop Hill. Most of the farmers have their corn cut and a number have their silos filled; others are digging potatoes. The apple crop in this section is very small thie year. There was a teachers’ meeting in Fitchvilie Tuesday afternoon, so there was only one session of school held Tuesday. L) Services are to be resumed in the| Congregational church Synday. The topic for the morning service will be Nene Liveth Unto Himself and the sermon will be preached by the pas- tor, C. W. Hanna, who has been hav- ing a vacation of three weeks, The missionary meeting 1s to be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Edwin E. Lathrop. E. A. Bishop is repairing the roads this week. Fairfield..— George Dousquet, 50, dropped deaq in a Fairfield lunch cart after having eaten one steak and starting to eat a second. pany, who died at his home in Asha- way, of pneumonia, was buried Fri day afternoon. The funeral was under the direction of Franklin Lodge of Ma- scns. Rev. Clayton A. Burdick con- Gucted the services at the home, Bur- ial was in Oak Grove cemetery and the bearers were: Harry L, Bolles, Walter C, Hiscox, A. Lloyd Briggs, William C. Rodgers, ‘Alexander Ier- guson and Lewis E. Peck, Attorney John C, Geary, who was interested in the Coan case in t Thiré district court Friday. rcpresen-- ed Waterford in the iast session of tne legislature and was elected the minor- ity leader of the house. He represents the Shoestring district on :he demo- cratic state central committee, ‘Westerly is ready to spring into ac- tion in the drive for the sale of the fourth Liberty loan bonds. William Cella, son of Lows Celia, dled from pneumonia Thursday after- noon at his home in Pawcatuck, The two Richmond detectives who left Friday afternoon for Virginia with Miner and Duquid, had in their possession documentary evidence that scme Westerly men were very mucu interested, in the case. Mrs. Caroline Wilbur Morse of Eo, ton, formerly of Westerly, was se ously injured in an automobile acei- dent near Marshland, Mass. The reading room of the Westerly public library has been closed because of the influenza epidemic. Charles McSparren, son of Thomas McSparren, of Pawcatuck, died Fri- day from pneumonia at Newport, where he was employed as a machin- ist_at the torpedo station. Thomas A. Barber, 75, a eivil war veteran, father of Dr. De Vere Bar- ber, who has been in failing heaith for a long time, died Friday morning at his home in Pleasant street. Mr. Bar- ber was born in Hopkinton, and was for many years in business in Asna- way. Mr. and Mrs. Denison C. Hinckley left Westerly Friday morning to visit relatives in Welis Beach, Me., hefore leaving for their winter home in the Isle of Pines. Mr. Hinckley is the democratic nominee for the legislaturs in the First district. Miss Rosalie Higgins, Carney hospital, Boston, is home on sick leave, on West Broad street. Redding.—The Sanford school was formally of Thursday morning. Secon1 | § opened Wednesday night. | Palmer, Mrs. Mabel Stehbins of Mon- The boys returned to their studies|son, Mrs. STYLE 1 be used so largely this i 1 | WAR-TIME FASHIONS Den't buy the Coat, the Suit, the Dress because it is cheap. Cheapness may mean simply that the fabrics are not good, and will not wear.” Buy good clothes—not extravagant clothes. : - We are not showing the cheapest grades because they are not worth your inspection and our trouble. We do show garments where good quality is the foremost feature, and they are truly economical. YOU WILL FIND THESE FEATURES IN OUR STOCK QUALITY Today—A Special Sale of Trimmed Hats $5.00 young. season. TAILORED AND DRESS HATS BOTH' LARGE AND SMALL - Nearly an even hundred of as pretty Hats as have been shown anywhere this season—and every one of them strictly a this season’s hat. as the pepular Fall colorings are included and there are styles and shapes suitable;fol THESE HATS GO ON SALE THIS MORNING THE PRICE IS FIVE DOLLARS Velour Sport Hats Just Received We have just received a full line of the Velour Sport Hats which are going to Black as well as Colored Hats are fumred—- clever in design and just the thing for sireet wear. 1) } ECONOMY Black as well -both old:and USQUEPAUGH Arthur Wilde of spoke at the church Sunday at the chapel in the afternoon. Mrs. Emma Sutton, who has been away visiting relatives, returned home ‘Wednesda Miss Hazel Peck is the possessor of a beautiful pony. Miss Gladys Peck of spent Sunday with her parents, and Mrs. A. Peck. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Briggs have re- turnéll after a week spent at West Kingston. Joseph Ash of Exeter was a caller, here Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Kenyon enter- tained Mr. and Mrs. Chappell of Ash- away a part of last week, Among those who attended the Maple Root clambake were Dr. and Mrs. Kenyon, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Peck, Mr. and Mrs. C .- Woodman- see and son and J. C, Webster., Mrs. R. Robinson and children Wakefield were callers here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greene of Hxeter were here Tuesday. Mrs. E. L. Simmons was at Wake- fleld Saturday. Phlip Moore of Richmond was a recent cailer here. Louis Watson is ill. He is with his aunt, Mrs. E. B. Sheldon. STAFFORDVILLE Mrs. Hattie A. Ferry, 73, wife of William A. Ferry. died last week Fri- day from heart trouble. 'She had been twice married, her first husband being Jarius Hatch, who died Feb. 6, 1897. She married Mr. Ferry March 20, 1901, Besides her husband, she leaves a Providence Mr. of | brother, James M. Baker, of Provi- .dence R. I, and a niece, Mrs. Cora Hayes, now of Springfield, M. , who lived with them eleven years. The funeral was largely attended at h home last Sunday afternoon. Rev. F. A. Manderson of the Stafford Baptist church officiated. - The floral tributes were beautiful. Relatives from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. Emma Abbe of Springfield, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. Omer Marcy, Merrill South Swansea | morning service and at West Kingston | Stebbins and Sherman Stebbins of Nettie Symonds of Prov: dence. R. I, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Hayes of Springfield. Rev. J. M. Von Deck returned to the M. E. parsonage this week after spending his vacation with relatives out of town. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Hatheway have returned to their home in New- ton Heights, Mass., after spending the summer in town. COVENTRY Willlam F. Baldwin was found aead about 6§ o'clock Saturday evening mear the poultry house on the 'm of Ar- thur L. Reed, where he made his home. Mr, Baldwin was born in Loadon ngiand, 66 years ago Nov. 18. When young man he came to this coun- try and worked on a farm in East- ford, Conn., for two vears. Forty- four years ago he came to Coventry and for ten years worked for the late Thomas Waiker. At that time he married Miss Clarenide E. Walker and settled on a small farm near the Cen- ter, where he lived till the death of his wife, when he sold the farm and rented a tenement on Linbrock farm, where he lived alone till a year and a half ago. On account of ill health he went to live with Mrs. Arthur L: Reed, his niece. The funeral was held frem the house Mogday after- noon. Burial was ‘beside his wife in the North cemetery, Mrs. Mary Oshorn, an aged lady, was kicked severely Monday by a horse and is in a eritical .condition. Willard 8. Green reccived a telegram Monday that his son Earl was killed in_action in France. Few from here attended the Rock- ville fair on account of the unpleas- ant weather, ‘ The fourth annual fair of Coventry grange w held Wednesd The weather was fine ang the ibits of fruit, vegetables, preserves, bread, cakes, pies and fancy work were large. The junior food army products made a good showing. A number from here attended the state fair at Berlin. Rey. H. C. Beebe of South Coventry will preach here next Sunday in ex- change. Mrs. Arthur 8. Wood and son Stan- cliffe of Short Beach are spending the week with Mrs. Wood’s paréents. N The republican caucus to elect dels- gates to the senatorial convention is called for Oét. 4 4ra Tor representa- tives and justices-on Oet. 11. CHAPLIN Mr. and Mrs. George-Krell of College Point, L. I, have been visitors at Charles Jacobs.; They made the trit in_their adtomobile: MY, ‘and” Mra. Charleston, W. Va, hav with Mr. and . Mr&:A¥alter S. Vail at their cottage at Crescent Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Clark accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Vail in an. automebile trip to Worcester * and. - Boston, where they visited friends. A good number of the townspeople attended Windham county fair at Brooklyn Wednesday. Mrs. Ruth E. Barton of West Hart- ford, whose husband is in the draft, is coming home to live-with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Geofge E. Snow. Michael- Landecl, -the Jocal gardener of Bedlam, took a‘truck load of water- melons to Brooklyn fajr Wednesday and sold them: - % Robert Babeock, yclerk.in one of ‘the large dry goods “stores in New Lon- don, ‘is spending his vacation with his E. Clark of parents, Mr, and Mrs. George Bab- cock., 87 L e il Litchfield““Tne “"Litchfield County Quarry - corporation” has been organ- ized with a capitalization of $38,000. HOW’S THIS? 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