Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 11, 1918, Page 7

oyt s, s g ok N e ‘ffl: WEATHER, high tonisht t the ‘hours m :t'h middie and south Atlantit|g considerably colder from New t6 North Carolina. m Be snow%éflmm Y M New Engh h Will be sHehtly warmer Welnise 8ay i% middle Atlantic states. Tie winds along the north .uhfi will be moderate northeast; ‘weather. Moderate t6 fresh All Calls Answéred Promptly * Day and Night Middle Atlantic: east; probably rain Wednesday night or Thursday. Forecast. Soouthern New England: Ingreasing Wednesday, ,probably snow by n&' Thursday snow or rain. Observations in Norwich, The following records, reported from The Bulletin's observations, show the changes in temperature and the baros metric changes® Tuesday: mnnosis THE L. L.'CHAPMAN C0. DENTISTS 203 Main St., Norwich, Ct. Office Hours: 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Telephone Save Coal Burn Wood We offer the Public of Nor- wich three thousand cords of Seasoned Wood. We can de- Iivcwoodtomy and all cus-| tomers in carload, cord, half| cords and bushel lots. Six houre after high water Tt is low wates, which is totlowed by flood tide. GREENEVILLE Albert Dilworth of the submarine base is spendifhg & few davs at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Dilworth, of ‘Mowry avenue. Serst. Nicholas Spellman has re- turned to Camp Devens after spending a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Spellman of Prospect street. An accident ogcurred Monday after- noon when- a Greeneville ear south- bound struck the Shetacket Coal! Co. auto as it was coming from the coal yard and crossing the track It did much damage to ‘the auto truck. | Frank Yefrington has. returned to the state pier after spending a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yerrington of Bos- | well avenue. Sergt. James Cook of Fort Terry, N. Y, is spending a few, days’ fur: lough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cook of Fourteenth .| of which Was spent by -| conference With Judge W mmu-muqnmm wmmuwmmw‘ flfifi“unp&t _exereises, he was “fl d the Watrous | 11, re. by theit The childrer’ m(nwn dlfitflct, i,h-ons W m of ms:nem took up the case. A week ago, oh 2 mlamt ‘made 10 and warrant signed by Grand Juror Alonzo Main of Ledyard, Mr. Watrous ‘was brought before Justice Montgom- ery, State Agent Bughanan pmsecut- ing. Aiter that hearing the DEFENSE BEGINS IN $6,000 DAMAGE SUIT I-lle Tuesday afterncon the de- fense was mmfl‘m the $6.000 dam- PR B A e Shore Line Electric I'cul\vav company. The plaintiff rested ahout 3 o'clock and after nearly an hour, a large part own & Fer- kins, attorneys for the dcofendant, in AL Maltbie, the court came in agaih and the first witness for the defense was called to the stand. This was C Engineer S. B. Palmer, who was in the emplby of the Shore Line Flectric Railwav com- pany_at the.time of the accident fo Mrs. Doyle. He testified that he look- ed the track over about noon of that juatlce e his decision, which he an- ‘Tuesday, as.noted, penalizing ‘endant, whose plea had been | to all mttex;slpaminm: o] on religious principles. A considerable number of Lambtown | with the memb?i;s of %hs sh'.::e assembled Tuesday to r Montgomery's decision which, as = ?i?yevidently made & ression. At the time of the Spanish war there was similar friction when childreh of ' certain Quaker parents attending Lags rell Hill sehool, Norwich, were forbids den to shoWw respect for 'the Ameritan At the outbreal of the réesnt, ‘war young men’ from the cololy were in the list of “cons tious ol " and wers drafted farm work. The teacher at Lambtdwn school, Miss Gervnd ‘atrdus, is strongly patriotic and has 18éd every endeavor to have the three belligerent” pupils, conform to the rules of the school and | the nation. Although unconvinced, Mr. Wattous paid the fine and it is expected that; me children will be back in school te- day. Tor ARMISTICE LIKE DREAM TO MEN AT THE FRONT One of the first istters to come to horwleh iiea the fltun:ntthe ar- has just been received from Lieut. Roland C. Petk by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Peck of 15 Cedar street. Lieut. Peck, who is in the 355th infantry, 3rd bamauon wrote the day after the armistice went into effect as folows: Somewhere in ance, Nov. 12, 1918, My Loving Parents: Surely we have cause fo Be thankful that God has brought me through ihis great war. It’s "all so strange- that even after thirty-six hours, I can hardly realize it. I cannot write the letter I want to. Things have happened so fast day, testing the gauge of the tracks in several places and finding nothing ab- normal about the tracks at these points. He testified that a stone on the top of the wall in front of the Col- lins house was pushed back at/one end 3 or 4 inches. There was fo vis- ible effect cn the dirt Back of the stone. The weight of trolley cars in uee at that time was 13 or 14 tonms. It would require hardly any spéed in a car of that Weight to move the stone or the wall the way the witness saiw . Mr. Paiger said the guard rail of the westeriv track ended at a point about. oppesite the elm treec in the street at tHat point and not at a point about 60 feet southerly from there, which.is where Civil Engincer Pitch- er said he believed it ended The wit- ness said the, construction of the track at this point of proper character. On cross examination by Attorney A. M. Brown, :fr. Palmer was .asked many questicns about the guard rail on the curve at this point and the préper construetion of guard rai Six baskets for $1.00 UNTIL JANUARY f1st - All deliveries made promptly | De mot wait until the day yen NEED T—order two ahead e.nd.lm:gi‘."" i stréet. Many of the local bovs and sirls went to sée 0'd Santa Monday after: neen after -school. Robert Boyd of North Main street is the champien of Greeneville school for buying W. S.'S. He has purchased $100 worth and has earned every cent of_it himself. NORWICH COAL AND WOOD COMPANY | v and Mcs, Thomas Connelt neve at the home of their son in Fitchville. 1131 Cove Street I John Carten _has returned after Teiephone 1322 spending a féw days with relatives in New Bedford, Mass. Mrs. Archibald Gilchrist has return- L ed from Fall River Mass. FR[SWELL’S AMrs. Patrick Brennan and daughter Mary of Prospect street have returned The Jeweler after spendinz a few days with rela- flvm in Hmrf.ford ary Gray and daughter, Miss ’\1ary Gm} are spending a ten days’ vacation in New York and New Jersey. MILITARY WRIST WATCHES and COMEORT KITS. -\ For the Soldiers and Sailors The priests who assisted Fev. Fa thers John H. Fitzmaurice and Wil- llam H. Kermedy durinz the ¥orty Hours’ Devotion at St. Mary’s church were. Rev. Fathers John H, Broder- ick, Peter J. Cunv, Mvles P. Galvin, Fdward J, Plunkett, Ignativs V. Ma- ewski, of Norwich; Charles W rennan, Norwieh Town; Uldric O. Relterose, Henry C'naznon, Taftville; William A. Keefe, Plainfield: Richard P.. Morrisséy, Voluntown; Charles F. Pedard, Adrian Dvkeman, Putnam; Bernard R. Donnelv, John H. Oninn CGrosvenordale: John Sullivan, Wini- ymantic: John [F. X. Quinn, Montville; p= - . . 3 T thy M. Crowley, John S han., The Wm, Friswell Co. 3zt Sreqmmmime 3 S ¢ thmmom New London: J 25 Franklin Street. AMERICAN HOUSE | Firstielass Garage Service Connected D. MORRISSEY, Prop. Plzne Shetucket Street OVERKAGLING AND REPAIR WORK REAINLE BUTEAU IN HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES As a result of an automobile acei dent that occurred near the c on Ros“ell avenue about § Spit: severe hrumes and mr\or injuriey and whether he has been intern Mr. tic in a Ford di‘l 8! car and . the machine got beyond his rontrol and narrowly missed crashing inte the &outh bound par that was standing on the tratk and then crashed into 2 w £on on one side of the road. The w £on and-auto were badiy damaged and - r. tEutew hwn!\rend"‘r*d m;’wnscmus Y the crash. ‘A eall for the ambu- OF ALL KINDS ON lance was seht in and he was taken to the hospita]l where he was cared AUTOMOBILI'S, for by Dr. R. R. Awavy. CARRIAGES, WAGONS, caer. eLwers over THE TRUCKS and CARTS TOP IN LAST HALF HOUR Norwith friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. Mechanical Repaire, Painting, Trim- {C. Elwell of New Haven learned on ming, UMQ. and Wood Work, | THésday that they have heard from lluh-u?m all a- ‘Brances, ng been in m:tlun 'flh the S!e{ dlvls&on from Nov. ist to Nov. 15th, and that as late as 10.30 Court adjourned at 4.25 until the next morninz at 10 o'clock ‘When cour: came in th fhe first witness called by William H, Shields and A. for the plaintiff was Dr. W. K. Ting- ley. He was followed by Miss Eliza- beth Hayes, who is a school teacher, and was on the car at the _timeé of the accident. Mrs. Fanny L. Tamb, Mrs. Bessie A. Otis -and Mrs. Annie Willis testified to calling on Mrs. Doyle while ghe was sick in bed as the result of her injuries and as to the condition In_which they found her. Miss Anna F-Dovle, 1 daughter of the plaintiff, told of the way she took care of her mother and of the length of time her mother was mczpacitated by the injuries she received. The testithony the plainiiff as to the morning. ttornevs Brown {will happen. injuries received on October 9, 1916, when she was a passenger in a_trolley | car that jumped the track on MecKj ley avenne near Grove street clcsed the case for the plaintif?, Mrs. Doyvle said she has six chil- dren and three afe, marriel, Her hus- band has bexn away from home for 19 years. The day of ti mishap she was on her way to work in the home of Mr. Shields. car and Miss Ellen Leahy fell upon ef and for a time Mrs. Doyle was finconscious. She was taken home. Her back and sides and shoulders were hart. For four weeks Dr. Cailahan, Who was sent for by the company cared for her and then she was sted by her on her back for suppor: better g work for and now only works days a week where sie nd de $1.50 and 'per Tor four man was confined to her e went into details as to illness and she said she is still suf- fering from her miurh CORP. BROWN’S SQUAD DRILLS IN PRIZE FORM Corporal Allyn L, Brown squad was the winner of a competitive squad drill at the armory on Tuesday rvight when five squads of Co. pt. C, A, »Hag\berg, Connecticut * State Guard, had this special feature on the pro- gramme of their regular meeting night. The competitive squad erill followed a platoon drill under com- She was thrown to the floor of the | the Student Army Trmmrg Corps, has | tinue his studies at the university. He Ithe Christmas recess. mand of First Sergt. M. R. Waters, Sergt. Richard Lewis and Serst. LI A. von Horn Major John A. Hag- berg and Lieut. Brewster were the judges and the prize was 8 box of el gars donated by Serst. von® Hernig. One of Cook Underwood's hest chowders was served when the drill was over, and there were remarks by | Major Hagbers, Capt Hagberg and Corp. Brown. The decorations for the hall were loaned by the Boston Store and there was music from a PBruns- wick machine loaned bv The Talking Machifie Shop. The arfanigements for the evening were carried ot by a thelr son, Capt. Francis B. Elwell, that he h ua -and aotmd “somewhete mustsuomma an the morning that the armistice went into eftect he led his men over the M"tm’;;\':&n% Mi N Jr., who is a n charge of the Wright fiying field at Fair- ., €xpects to be Home in New mvh bv Christmas, Avte lm By Teolley. On Monday evening the ‘nvtomapile owned and driven by Nathan Lahn wag hit on Central avenue near Sec- n: street by a_ tro ly damaged but the five occupants of the auto escaped: injury. i i i A girl eares muech for aman unless sh?tlvfi him a lot of advice. 3 e car was | O Ccommittee consisting of Ser: von Hornig, Private Harlow Bodue and Cook E. Underwood. ONE TEACHER RESIGNS ONE NEW ONE APPOINTED The Decembér meeting of the schobl board wag held Tuesday e¢vening in the superintendeént’s office with all resent Wwith the exception of Super- intendent E. J. Graham, who has a leave of absence owing to poor health, Matters of & routine natutée otcu- ed the attention of thé meeting. The resiznation of Miss Mary T. Sullivan as teacher of the third grade at the Greeneville school, was received and accepted. One fiew appointment was made, being Miss Aznes D. Holloran, Wwho was made an assistaunt teacher. ream e ey $1,200 WORTH IN LOST . ARTICLES AT THE BREED e ot people Who ate hv;‘? the “thedtres in tak?ng care of their property is shown by the fact |that at the Breed theatre during the ast tén m!g:yn abggg“fli 0 .‘iwor_tl!;l of lust arti s ese articles include pwt:zhooks with money in them, a broogh, a diamond ring, and numerous other articles of varying ‘value. Many/of the owners have recovered their property by call- | ing at the theatre and there are many | articles yet 'uncalled- for. 'If there’s nothing In a name it's queer what becomes of the things a somstimes puts In his Wife's TEAMING and TRUCKING DONE VERY PROMPTLY AND AT and the ch: is so great that—well, it doésn’t seemi natural. Yesterday morning we crossed the Meuse undkr cover of a heavy fog, and darkness. Captured 2 town and many priseners. Stayed in the town while the Germans shelled it inces- santly. Just a fow minutes before 11 o’clotk the shelling stopped and about ten minutes past eléven, we received the order regarding the armistice. It Scemed like waking from 2 dréem und finding out that it dream but real. We cox the meén realize it. After months of continuous' strain, neéver away from shell, fire afid the extra strain of the advance, no sleep, shortage of food, I laid down and slept until six o’clock | that night. I went to bed dgain about | nine o'clock and slept until eight this morning. And, yet, mother, it doesn’t seem natural. Of course, we do not know what Just #ow we ‘are com- fortably situated in a MNttle French bouse. Have our own cook, keep our light bufning, and fires going as much as we like, ‘Why wouldn’t it be hard for us to! realize it after months under fire 7 .Ot‘ley Hindred and Thirfyéfive WOMEN'S WINTER COATS A condition that has been unknown during the past few years, pre- sented itself—a manufacturer with a surplus stock. We were quick to seize-the opportunity—and now pass along to our customers the " benefits of this advantageous purchdse. every particular, the models are néw, stylish and attractive. SALE BEGINS TODAY DIVIDED -INTO TWO LOTS, AS FOLLOWS AT tractive hardships, never knowing when tue| end would come? I's no use, mother -dear, T can't write a letter tonight. My nerves arc just on edge and I cannot concentrate on one thing. Perhaps tomorrow I will feel better and I will try again. | God bless you dear parents. May it hot be long when 1 shall come home to_you. Lovingly, ROLAND. Club Night at Arcanum Ciuh, Members 6f the Arcarum club oa Tuesday evening enjoved a supper at their club Wwhich was followed by a social evening. E. H. Berry was the caterer. After the supper the mem- ‘bers played whist and there was a bowling match between the club {’eam and a team from the submarine ase. Will Continue at Catholic University. Private Gerald Desmond who has been at the Catholic university at Washington, D. C. as a member of received his discharge but will con- is now at his home in this city for A truthful enemy is better than a Providénce, R. T, Paul® Victor, t& inm H. Armstrong. DZIOMBA Dec. 10, 1918, a dav and Mrs Robért D'Z TRACY—In Mrs. Dola Funeral servic Methodist ! day at 1 NEWTON—-[n Hartfard Dec. 9, 1918, Joel Palmer Newton, aged S0 years, a native of Voluntown. JAMES—In Canterbury, Dec. 9, 1918,} Henry V., son of Nelson and Nettie | Smith James, aged 16 years and 11 months. Funeral from the home of his parents in Canterbury Thursday, Dec. 12, aci 1 o'clock p. m. DAVIS—In Preston, Dey. 9, 1918, Joell Harrison Davi: 73 years. Services at Gager's unu'al parlors, 70 Franklin erecl Thursday afternoon, Dee. 12, at 2 o'clock. Burial in the family lot at Gales Ferry. — Church & Allen 15 Main Strest FUNERAL DIRE C TORS EMBALMERS Lady Assistant Telephone 328-8 HENRY E. CHURCH WM. SMITH ALLEN - the anterbury, Thurs. REASONABLE PRICES ARTHUR H. LATHROP Phone 175 This is an excellent oppertunity, r-.ght at the beginning of the season, to pnrclnu a high grade Coat at a positive saving of $20.00 to $35.00. TOYS Here you will find about every- thing you ever saw or expected to -see in Toys and scores of other new and interesting mirth- provokers . you never even dreamed of seeing—just one big table_after another, all exhibit- ing Toys. ‘GAMES Hundreds . of Games of different kinds. Games for the children, of course, but among them many Games that will afford fun and pastime for the staid and conservative older folks in every home. This year there are many brand new Games, shown this séason, and at this store for, the first time. in scores JEWELRY A dainty piece of | Jewelry selected from our splendid stock will carry with it the as- surance of correctness of style and rehnbnllty which adds so much to the joy 6f the gift it- self. And never before were we batter Pwd for a Christmas m it r ewelry pieces here assortment for men, vinmen and children, ‘DOLLS Our big family of Dolls is also in the basement—and it is a big family of as fine looking a lot Dolls as one could wish to see., Big Dolls and little ones, Dressed Dolls and those that need dresses, Boy Dolls and Girl Dolls, some with wigs, some have none—and Character Dolls. Most of our great, big basement salesroom is given over to our immense showing of Toys. AT fabrics, BOOKS Greater than ever will be the demand for Books this season-— at least we already find it so, perhaps because of the ever and fast growing popularity of our splendid book department. Books for Christmas gifts for the whole family, from the smallest tot up to grandpa and grandma. If -it's Books you want, come here, STATIONERY Stationery makes a useful and ncceptable holiday gift for a grown person or ‘for children. We’ carry a large line of the best kinds of Stationery, includ- ing Eaton, Crane and Pipe's Stationery, in beautiful Holiday Combination Boxes, containing one, two and three quires of Paper and Correspondence Cards, in white \::d colors. Why not consider Stationery. LEATHER ancy Leather Pieces for Ehrlstmas gifts in such bewild- ering variety that each beauti- ful piece looks more desirable than the others. What an as- sortment of odd, pretty shapes in Hand Bags, Purses, Etc.— Gifts here in_plenty, and the finest kind of gifts, too, for men, women and children. One is always sure to please if cne gives a gift of leather! SILK HOSIERY What kind of a gift will give milady a greater thrill of delight on Christmas morning than one, two, three or’ more pairs of 8ilk Stockings? And if they are selected from our big stock the pleasure will - be greater. Qur line includes such weli known makes as McCallum, Phoenix, Onyx, Lehigh, Etc. Every Coat is high grade in 60 Women’s Coats of splendid qual ity Wool Velours in a number of at- $24.75 models.. Many have the fashionable fur collars, others with stylish self collars. If bought in the usual way these Coats would sell up to $45.00-on sale at $24.75. $33.75 75 Women's Coats of excellent qual- ity cloths, including Bolivia, Silver- tone, Velour, and many novelty with handsome fur collars lined throughout with beautiful sillks, These Coats would sell regularly up to $65.00—on sale at $33.75. INFANTS’ GIFTS Qur Infants’ Department offers a splendid array of articles for gifts for little ones —~ Angera Sweater Sets, Smocked Drosses, Leggins, Sacques, Bootees, Afghans, and dozens of dainty twinkets that will amuse and interest the baby. If you are seeking a Christmas gift for a little one be sure and visit our Infants’ Department on second floor. HANDKERCHIEFS Everything in Handkerchiefs rom the little colored border cquares for the little miss, four- vear-old up, to the plain khaki one for her; big soldier brother or father. In Women’s Hand- kerchiefs never have we shown more exquisite creations of fine materials and charming ems< broideries. “Plenty initials, too. Christmas Handkerchiefs are here in abundance. _GLOVES Beautiful Gloves are as staple 2 gift of joy giving is the Christmas season itself which calis for the gift. We have ways been credited with excel. Ience of our Gloves and efficient service, but this season we be- lieve we will make-hosts of new friends. We offer a grand as- sortment of Domestic and Gen- uine French Kid Gloves to choose from. MEN'S GIFTS We show everything in Men's Wear suitable for Holiday gifts, and if you are seeking a pres- ent for a man—then consider our- Men’s Store. There are House Coats, Bath Robes, Ni%it Shirts, Pajamas, Dress Shiits, Neckwéar, Suspenders, Hosiery, Sweaters, Gloves, Umbrellas, Traveling Bags, Suit Cases, Ete. | You'll make no mistake in buye ing Men's Holiday Gifts here.