Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 7, 1919, Page 6

Capt. Robert G. Trackeray, formerly of Westerly, still in active service, will be in command of the returned soldiers and sajlors as well as those who re- mained on this side in camps or elge< where, members of the coast guard who were ynder orders from' the naval authorities, and also those of the stu- dent army trajning corps of the Rhode Istand ate college, next Thursday, when South Kingston and Narragan- sett will manifest public appreciation of the service given in the world war. Major General Edwards and Governor an«will be present. The after- noon "exercises will be held at the Seuth Coyunty . Golf club- grounds in,| Wakefield. After the speaking General Edwards will present medals to the soldiers and sailors. Captain Thack- eray will be the first to be honored and then will assist General Edwards by calling the boys to the front to be sim- ilarly honored. Trolley .cars will convey the.service men to Narragansett Pier, where at § o'clock a banquet will be served in the | Casino to General Edwards, Governor | Beeckman, Rev. Samuel C. Bartlett, Rev. J. Austin O'Toole, the chairmen from the two towns and the soldiers and sailors. A reception and dance to which the zeneral public is invited will follow in} Casino balirpom. Man; ilroad men _attended the | funeral of Jona Bentley Sheldon i the | Baptist church at Usquepaugh, Sowth | Kingston, Saturday afternoon. The! servica.was conducted by Rev. Charles | M. Palmer. The church building where | the services were held was designed | and erected several vears ago under the supervision of Mr. Sheldon, he having long been interosted in the s0- cial ana church life of the community. | Mr. Sheldon, supervisor of bridges and | buildings for the New York, New Ha- | ven and Hartford Railroad cempany. ! had been in the service 38 vears. He was pioneer in this part of the country | the use of concrete as a substitute for granite masonry. Frank .G. Ahern reported to the police Sunday afternoon tHat his automobile had been stolem from Pleasant View. | He ran the machine into the garage at 7 o'clock Saturday night and when he went for it Sunday noon it was not there. The automobile is of the Henry tvpe with blue hodv and wood colored wheels. Mr. Ahern says there was not more than a gallon and a half of gaso- line in the tank. o the auto could. not have been driven far without replen- ishment of fuel. There were other cars in the vicinity of regulation color that could net have been readilr de-. tected but the thief was evidently will- | ing to take an eytra chance. Pol man Mifchell telephoned to garages in | this section to ascertain -whether fuel had been supplied this particular car. The big British dirigible R-34 was izhted by Fred Reithel of the Watch coast guard station Sunday morn- 7.10, coming over Fisher's Island sound. As the dirizible neared Watch | Hill it came closer to the mainland and was so low that the R-34 on the tail of | the big balloon was visible. The tmavel | was agout 30 miles an hour and as it swungYoff to Long Island was visible for half an hour from Watch Hill. Petar Vrountes, formerly of Westerly, who was murdered in a park at Wilkesbarre, Pa.. last week, was buried here Sunday after ser according | to the Greek church were held at thej home of Harry Vardilos in Palmer | street. Last Tuesday evening he. was walking in the park with Miss Wini- fred Conihan when he was shot ihrough the heart. It is said he was defending the girl from Harry Jacobs, Who has been arrested for the murder. Vrountes left Westerly about a vear ago. going to Springfield. and from ‘here to Wilkesbarre, where he was _————————— T. E. BABCOCK Attorney-at-Law 40 SHETUCKET STREET | i | 2 Before you place orders for COAL look at ours, especially our No. 2 Nut—large, clean and lasting. Prompt Delivery Several thousand second- hand Brick for sale. John A. Morgan & Son WELDING WILL FIX IT Cylinders, Castings of all kinds. Agri- cuitural Impiements, Transmissions and Crankcases. Housings, Steel Frames, Axles and other metal parts of ALL KiNDS can e made WHOLE and SOUND witk our WELDING. Skilled, expert work that is guaran- teed—try it Cave Welding and Mfg. Co. 31 Chestnut Street Phone 214 employed. His father, James Vrountes; | his sister, Mrs. Harry Vardjlos, are ! residents of Westerly. A brother Har- | v resides in Wilkesbarre. i Melvin Henson, 49, . well-known | W With nim and went to his rescue, but he drowned before they reached him. ! Dr. W. H. Gray, medical éexaminer was notified and gave permit for removal of the body. Mr. Henson /le.vas a widow and three children in Wequete- quock. John A. McKnight, 39, died Frigday in. Providence. He wase a foi clerk in the Dixon house, and in' the hotel business in New York and Prov- idence for many years. He was the son of the late Edward and Margaret Mc- Knight and was born in Pawcatuck. | and a graduate from the- public schools and_St. Michael's school. He Teaves a widow, a brother, James H. McKnight and two sisters, Miss Jane | McKnight and Mrs. George McKen- zie, of Mystic. Local Laconics. The new council of Knights of Columbus composed of residents of Wakefleld, Peace Dale and Narragan- see Pier, will be known as St. Fran- cis’ council. The charter closes Tues- day evening. United States Deputy Collector Good - will be at the Westerly post of- fice today and Tuesday, Wednesday at Narragansett Pier and Thursday at wickford. P. 8 Barber;floae company will have its field day at Brightman's pond next Sunday.. The jitney bus has struck Wester- ly. Sunday. one of those interlopers was covering the Westerly-Watch Hill route. Not an arrest in Westerly for intox- ication since July 1, although the law made no change in local conditions. Prior to that date such arrests were frequent for a dry town. The warm spell did not affect the Chautauqua attendance. Miss Blla Frances Bray, daughter of Lorenzo C. Bray, of Chestnut street, and Amos Prentice Brown, were mar- ried Saturday afternoon hy Rev. F. Stewart Yinley. They - were attend- d by Migs Clara V. Bray and Albert \. Cross of New Haven. Mr. and Mrs. Brown will reside in. New Haven, where Mr. Brown is employed as rail- -oad draftsman. Millions .of small. herring, dead and surveyor, was drowned Sunday after- noén while bathing in & pond near detequock. Several friends were iying, were thrown in upon _ the! hoals off the beach 'at Weekapaug. Saturday. Where they came from: not known, It is e to explosives and whitherbound i Delieved death: was R n naval practice. Admiral Dunn Has sent to’ Maurice . “Flynn, president of the Westerly town council, a letter of apprect: to the people of Westerly, his feliow townspeople, for the loving cup p- sented him during.Old- Home Wee STONINGTON The local fishermen have made a united demand on the wholesale deal- ers in Boston and New Yori for a ‘minimum price on all- fish shipped from here to these two principle markets. Heretofore the fishermen shipped their catches and the big mar- ketmen fixed the price upon receipt of shipment. Now the fishermen pro- pose to know. the price to be paid be- fore the fish are shipped. Stonington Pointers. Mrs. H. A. Babeock has as guests Lieutenant and Mrs. Edward D. Eab- cocl Mr. and Mrs. J. Irving Maxsén are to meove to East Orange, N. J. Sherman J. Swallow attended a family reunion in Dracut, Mass. The borough election comes July 28. MYSTIC A very pleasant Fourth of July gath- ering took place -at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray in Ledyvard when 53 relatives and friends were present. A large tent was erected in front of the house. where two targe tables were filled with good things to eat. - Brown MacKenzie made the clam and fish chowder. And native -ens, Those lobsters, etc, were served. present were Mrs. Dan E. Gray and daughter Sarah and son Hadley, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Gray and two chil- dren. Mr. and Mrs. Dan P. White, son Stanley and daughter Sarah of North Stonington, Benjamin Gray and son Benjamin, Mr. and Mrs: John H. Mae- | Kenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Marshall, | of Providence, Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Gray, Miss Florence Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. John M. MacDougal, M Lucy Gray MacDouzal of .Norwich, Mr. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allyn of - North Stonington, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Brown MacKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha D. Clarke| Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Clarke, Miss Aldeane Clarke. Harry B. MacKenkie, Mr. and Mts. Oliver Denison, Mr. aud Mrs. Ber gen I Green of Mystic, M~ and | Louie B. White, East Weymouck, Mr. and Mr:.yr:obert H. Thomas of Brook of Mrs. Carrie Nortaup Mass.,, John Bj . Miss Hastings of W Jennie Gellup, Miss Gr'up. Mr. Gallup and J. Ha shall of Providence Cecil Bidd! Central Village. Frank N. Gillfillan, New York, 1e: Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gillfillan and Charles Gillfillan of Hartford are in town for a few dayw. 'GEORGE G. GRANT 32 Providence St., Taftville Prompt aitention to day or night calls Telebhone €30 ApTISMWFawl Thames River Line STEAMER CAPE COD - Whitehail Transportation Co. Ine. Leaves New York, Pier 43, Nert River, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri days, at 5 p. m; Norwich Tuesday. Thursdays and Sundays at 6 p. m.; New Londen 8 p. m. Passenger rates between and New York, $2.50. Staterooms, all outside, $1.10, cludirg war tax. ¥. B. KNOUSE. Agent “Norwich in- Henry Trembleau is visiting in New York. Miss Rosé Johnson Lyme. Harry Marshall of Proyidénc is the guest of his uncle, Harry MacKenzie. Mr. 'and Mrs. Robert H. Thomas of Brookl¥n, N. Y., were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Brown MacKenzie. Fred T. Lane of Boston has been the guest of his brother, George C. Lane. Cecil Biddles of Central Village is yisiting ‘his uncle, Bergen I Greene. COLUMBIA Independence day. the town of Co- lumbia extended a hearty welcome to the boys from the town who partici- pated in the recent war. The festivities of the day were in charge of a commit- tee of which First Selectman Dwight | A. Lyman was chairman. A grand- | stand had been erected under the trees by the town hall and. from this the speakers addressed an audience of about 300, many of the men of the fed- eral service who were in town being seated’in the front rows. The honor roll of the town contains the-following names: Henry Brown, Llewellyn La- tham, Stanley Hunt, Carlisle Potter, is visiting 1n | ! PHONE 1311 JEWETT BUSINESS S for facsimile typewritten letters. Fe stamping, envelopes, ters, a specialty. and mailing at " %3 o BELIVERY Oh Fime™ iness Houses furnished with to Rent. ..‘;',; ufu Thayer Building, “THAT REMINDS ME” olding Public Stenographers—Office Supplies efficient office help free of charge. Type- CHOOL, THE MULTIGRAPH SHOP ette: addressing, s I .charge. Filling in on let- you SATISFACTORY SERVICE, 308 STARTS TOMORROW MORNING e ats, Suits, Capes, Dresses, Waisis, S AT GREAT REDUCTIONS ‘ Theq.llunng price reductions combined with the knowledge that the best Summer weather is still to come and prices are advancing continually will unquestionably effect a speedy clear- ance of our present stocks. Quantities are limited, therefore first choice is best. Y GROUP OF SMART GROUP OF SUITS $15.00|COATS AND CAPES e R g $7.50 Assortment includes smartest Suits in best quality WERE TO $39.50 k | materials. ; "Many very desirable for. vacation- and fall wear. GROUP OF HIGHEST CLASS SUITS $34.50 ACTUAL VALUES TO $69.50 This group comprises the finest Suits we had this . season. They are high class garments in Tricot- | At $7.50 These Coats and Capes . ine, fine Serge and Silvertone, mostly navy and " dark tan. Should Be Sold In An Hour COOL SUMMER DRESSES AT GREAT PRICE REDUCTIONS All our Summer Dresses are placed in this sale and we have all that is worth having in exclusiveness of style, attractiveness of material, and the prices all tell the same story of our July Clearance Sale. Dresses - - - $7.95 Actual values to $16.50 Dresses - - - $12.50 This is a final clearance of all remaining ‘Capes and =] Coats up to $39.50. Assortment is limited, so we have marked them at a ridiculous price for a speedy clearance. Actual values to $22.50 T'he assortment comprises a splendid variety of Cotton Voiles, Ging- ham, Organdie, Jersey Cloth and good Serge Dresses. Wash Skirts $3.95 WERE TO $6.95 Smart Tailored. Skirts for outing wear, sport models and more ' dressy styles, made of fine twill and Wash Skirts $5.95 WERE TO $10.50 Very fine high class Wash Skirts, ir smart, exclusive styles. Exceptional values at this price. . ¢ fanhaltan 121-125 MAIN STREET. - 2 Tatro, * Géor: A. Cobb,|dress was by George B. Chandler of | tion and are making hay whil i a i Fiefilericle Rl i Rocky Hill, who spoke on American- | shines. A o e e | . . 3. Crutiendan. T 3oL, & J;| Littleneld, George b o3 Horace B. Little, Samuel Resnick, |} o on ush, J. J, Cruttenden, T J. Hii, C. J. 8 S . : 3 ization, 'stating that all citizens should | At the Community club meeting on | Manwaring, R. T. Porier, F. W, lius- | Snerlock. community wifare comm Herbert Collins, Daniel Resnick, Au-|acknowledge loyalty to the United | Tuesday evening the hour was enjoved | sel, @. A. Hastings, Agthir SV Ul N Freste : d : > B. Clark, Tracy Beskwith, = States only, considering that it is not brey Winter, Rudolph Koenig, Herman alone a great power in the world but in playing numerous games and - Brown, Raymond E. Lyman Philip H. ¥ S0 3 Fred Rhomeling, J. Cru cial time. E. Gillette; executive comm Tubbs: finan committee, ial Jar isham, Charles 'A. Fredericks, Kirby |the first and greatest, urging the peo- [ An airship ‘was eeen to pass over|Davis, G. A Heeney. o H " ; g.j Batheste, A, B. Dewglf, M. B, Day. Potter. Names ‘of other men from this | ple not to forset their great victory,|this place Monday. The . sity pilot | T. Cruttende: ,menm));ersi\i; énmx:xet'te':" —_— tewn should appear,. on the roll but|nor the results obtained in granting |could not be seen, although the prame|C. J. Manwaring, T. Hiit : Musle having enlisted from.other towns their names appear elsewhere. Edward P, Lyman was chaifman of the meeting, making the opening address of th more liberty to so many people. Among | was clearly Visible and was watched the attractions of the day were two ball games between the Lebanon and local clubs. The morning game re- Beach, George H. Clari, stock, A. J. Beebe, D. C. Carlson, Clarence Ri brow, Morton Swinncy; B Musiels the erystallization of sound. There Is something in the effect ‘of a harmonious. volee upon. tiie disposifing until out of sight, and the whirr of the motor sounded like a thousand bumble bees’ nests. . The aviator was traveling, transporcation celebration_and’ presenting the speak- | sulted in a score of 13 to 8 in favor of | it seemed, in a southerly direction, el : b s Rev.'T. Newton Owen, the pastor | the local club, the afternoon Score be- T Aieetion Ruasall. Sames Hatheo s FIMCT | of -its. neighborhaod anatoppus {0 1the of the local Congregational church,|ing 15 to 5 in Lebanon's favor.- Music | Ker, C. J.. M.nwnhn: G E. Chapman,|Inw of cr¥stals. It centrilizes it welcomed the young' men to their|for the day was furnished by the Fos- NIANTIC 5 A. Filesi, Joseph Steiort, M. Weinraub, | and sounds like the published law of homes again in the naime of people and | ter band, led by Albert E. Lyman. - s | | Kenneth" Manwaring, o Shetioh i 4 " cilogized two youy ‘men. Cyrus Hil- = e o= The Niantic Chamber of Commerée|R. Parker; housing, commiitze, °r| things. If the law of the umiverse were ton and Stanley Hunt, who made the will meet this.(Monday) _evenin in| Gru‘tenden, A. R.. Dowuls, E, E. Gii-|to be audibly prommnizated. no martal supreme sucrifice. Rev. Elliott O. Fos- GOSHEN 0dd-Fellows hail. The officers of the|lette, M. K. Davis, (. 4. Keeacy, G.|law giver wo: i énon @ 4 o 1 ter, u former pastor of the church, who g ke chamber and the new committees are: ent, H.. P.- Bullard; first : vice P. Hul, Fred Rhomeling, T. C. Hiynes, b5 osia = ling, yneg, president, _James Bathgate ce ' presiden M. Cone,; F.: d | nee, John L. Beckw! be a finer anciody than his curs ever Rev. Thomas A. Williams aitanded o ettended to. 1t would be sphere musie. the ceriersnse in New London Tues- has been engaged in istrative work in connection with the Norwich, Conn. army supplies, mades very happy ad-|da; .| vice ' v o with, Clyde Manwari A When J. lenr Wusic 1 fee) no dress, stating that, it was not the so 3 Ethel Randall is spendii:z & few | vice president, George H. Clark vis, puhu’cxu- committee, danger.” T am g~ érible. 1 seé.no diers alone who won the war bat every | davs with +1 nds in Meriden. ? | retary, H. b, Sy Somumis a4 SR BT man, woman apd child_in’this country | " Miss Ethel Randall is spending a few | retary..C. J.. Manwari man, Elrer Russell, ng; | 100, 1 am telatQizo, the euxliget Mol who helped in any way by. contribution | days with friends in Meriden. - - - x,.n.-&\g; audi industrial committee, A. J. Bush. G. Ii,| and to the latest. —Thoreau. ' ‘concluding ad-" Farmers are obeying the_old injrme=- E Bathgage, Dr. F. H. Dart, Howad' | N of money or time. The