Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 13, 1919, Page 17

N NORWCH FIFY YEARS AG0. Fifty years ago the proposed new. of the treasury would gell eleven mil- highway from Poquetanoc to Gales Ferry wag attracting considerable at- tention: fn’Norwich and vicinity. The propesed road was about -four ‘miles long and was a hone of contention be- tween. the towns of = Ledyard" and Preston. half century ago this week a cold spell struck on, the mercury dropped to 'zero .and the Thames river was ekimmed over with ice. A heavy snowfall made sleighing ideal. Extracts from the files of The Bulle- tin of December, 1869, follow: Monday, Dec. 6, 186§—The ' argu- ments in the case of ‘the petition for & new. highway from Poquetanuck to Gales Ferry were heard on Saturday before the committee. The road pro- posed is about four miles. long, com- mencing at the old road at Gales Fer- vy _and crossing Poquetanoc Ceve, eomes out on the highway somewhere mr Brewster's Neck. The town of yard, bK its counsel, insisted that tirere was ho necessity for a highway @6 proposed, as the petitioners. had fajled to show any amount of travel te call for it and they were not agreed antong themselyes a5 to the route. The town of Preston also said that there was po need for the highway but if one Was laid out it should cross the cgve at Norman's Point, thus putting the whole expense of the bridge upon t‘ town of Ledyard. The case will be 4 led this week. Th?’hfl]u respecting the large amon of gold to come upon the market January 1st, as given in last week's correspondence, together with the announcement that the secretary Meat Scraps THE SAFE SCRAP TO FEED n.m SCRAP almost exc}mively. i e way It i to get E equt, Toks advantage of today's market when .eggs are sbout $1.00 per dozen—and get your share of the profits, Or: now. Write for our free 24 page memo booklet: WORCESTER RENDERING CO. Mirs., AUBURN, MASS. NORWICH TALLOW cCoO, Norwich, Conn, WE BUY RAW FURS (119 lions of gold during the present month, aused guifie- a sensation in . Wall street and further depressed the pre- mium. on T y. to 121.1-8.° Mer- cantile houses began to' seriously dis- cuss the question ‘of a return to specie payments, while all commercial val- ues were unsettled ‘and business was at a standstill. Saturday morning was the coldest of the season.” The mercury sank to 11 degrees, The Thames below the city was skimmed over with ice. and the boys were énjoying the skating on the pond inside the bulkhead of the Norwich and Worcester Railroad com- pany's wharf. Tuesday, Dec, 7,/1869—The prospect of forming a Choral society in this city that shall include all who can and care to sing in choruses has at last taken definite shape, and' the first meeting will be held in the lecture room of the Broadway church. We hope to see a large mumber present and to be able to announce that a choral society worthy of the city has been organized. 1 this community think our lecture committee have an easy time in suit. ing all algsses of patrons of their lee- tures it is mistaken. The latest pe- cuniary trial we chance to hear of their enduring is this. Several who were anxious to secure a good seat to Miss Field's lecture purchased single reserved tickets op Saturday morning. On. Monday they wished to surrender them and have their money returned because the evening promised to be stormy. The obliging committee which yielded as usual to the demand must understand that hereafter they must not only furnigh the advertised entertainment,” but fine weather also, or the holders of reserved tickets will not only not attend. but what is more, demand the refunding of their money. A northeast snewstorm commenced Yesterday morning. It seriously inter- fered with business during its preva- lence, but will make amends by giv- ing us the first sleighing of the season and excellent sleighing at that. The snow. is about eight inches deep, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1869—New Lon- don County Agricultural Saociety—A call- has been issued’ in the manner prescribed in the charter, signed hy Thomas A. Clark, John Brewster, John C. Kellogg and H. L. Reade, incorpor- ators named in the charter, for a meeting of the life members of the society “for the purpose of organizing under the provisions of the recent charter, incorporating said society, adopting constitution and by-laws, electing officers and to do any other business that may properly come be- fore said meeting,” at Franklin hall, in this city, on Wednesday, the inst. All unselfish genero: % has not gone out of the world yet. as some vinegar- faced cynics would have us helieve. One of the wealthiest business men of Norwich, pressed with cares on eve: nd, made an unsolidted call nd in addition to some kind words of {advice and encouragement, left a twen- ty dollar banknote as a loan to- be naid when the receiver had made a fortune. The sleighing is excellent and every body almost was out enjoying it ye terday. All sorts of vehicles with ru ners were in use for the occasion and the streets presented a lively. specta- cle. Iy portgls of the o'd Niagara Enginc House, through which that yeteran machine has so often been trundled to conflict and to victory, have heen re- pleced by new ones, and the front of the building presents a vastly improv- ed_appearance. < The first quarterly meeting of the Greeneville Workingmen's Cooperative society was held last evening, Mr. Cummings, president, in the chair. The object of the society is to provide ifs members with the necessaries of life of good « al Anthracite We Have 500 Tons of To Offer AT A VERY LOW PRICE PHONE 1257 Shetucket Coal & Wood Co. Screenings PURE ALUMINUM SAtJCE PANS l-quart size ... .... Woquartsize ... .............. T8e 2-quart size ...... One Set of All Three (Worth$3.00 ................. for$2.00 GRE-SOLVENT 3l-poundcans................... . 40c THE HOUSEHOLD ‘Bulletin Building oy L s i 74 Franklin Street Telephone 531-4 R e he other day on one ‘who was in need. | i Thursday, Pec. 9, 1869—The unsighi- and from the profits accruing from the sales to accumulate a capital for each individual member, Any person who is the representative of a household can become a member. Officer Burnap was coming down Franklin street ahout 8 o'elock Tues- day evening he saw a crowd of people s'.am,iinfi in ‘front of a saloon He went to the door and saw a free fight In progress inside. e 'went in and ar- rested Willlam Barnes, who had an- other man down and was holding him by the throat. He brought him down to the Union Machine Works peace- ably, but there 'hig brother, Thomas, who was in the melee, rescued him by force from the officer, and both ran up Franklin street, Both were later ar- rested. G Friday, Dec. 10, 1869—The mercury stood at zero yesterday morning and the river was skimmed over again with ice. The few -vessels that still remain a the wharves are being rapidly dis- charged, admonished by the thermom- eter that unless they speedily make their exit they will be marooned, per- haps until spring, at the headwaters of the Thames. Tht steam dredging machipe that has been.at work deepening the water at the N. & W. R. R. Co's ceal wharf, 4t Sunnysidé has gone to New London for revairs. The other machine has gone into winter guarters. The slippery ‘walks were the ocea- sion of many falls and softly whisper- ed anathemas yesterday merning. Saturday, have a_eharal society in- Norwich? This seeems at prsent to be the i portant topic of comversation, and thi matter has been most thoroughly dis- cussed for the past week, especially by those who would; perhaps,. become members of such an organization. Columbian Commandery, - Knights Templar, will give a ball this.season, probably in January. It is alleged that some of, the city hackmen are in the habit of charging strangers more fare thau they are en- titled to receive under the city ordi- nance, Y..M. C, A. PLANS FOR NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION The social commitfee of the Y. M. C. A. held an interesting meeting on 'V\'ednesflay afternoon to ayrange for !the annual New Year's reception which | will probably be one of the best ever jheld.” The entertainment will include a Boston artist and other popular tal-" ent. The committee discussed the ar- rangements for the annual course of three concerts, and some splendid talent will be engaged, among which will be the famous Lotus « Male Quartette of Boston, whose concerts have simply carried the people by storm. . HAND CRAFT WORK AT ART SCHOOL CHRISTMAS SALE The annual Christmas sale of the Art schoo] and the Academy clasges in jhand craft work was held in the studios of the Converse building on Frid afternoon -from three o'clock i The sale, which was most 1], was under the supervi- Mrs. Gup astman, director of Art school, ¥ Alda Watrous and Miss Katherine Mallett, assisted by a number of the Academy scholars. In the large studio, which was pret- tily trimmed with small fir {rees, there was a large and original collee- tion of pretty things, indicative of the remarkably good work which is being |done in the schools. One table show- ‘('d an interesting assortment of dec- NORWIGH BULLETIN, Dee. 11, 1869—Shall we | ] 5 i ‘ l A SIMPLE STYLE FOR THE GROWING GIRL ere is 'a model excellent for serge, fggl'rdine or gingham. It is also nfca or plaid or checked suiting; combina- | tions of silk or satin and cloth. and | god for linen, voile, peplin and r?v.l ‘he fronts close over a yest t%nt i1l Took — well embroidered or braid trimmed. = The -pattern. is cué_ in four sizes: 4, 8, 10 and 12 vears. dige 10 will require | 3% vardus of 87-inch material. A’pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in AT R rder e etin Company, ‘Pptgvn‘Dm.,( Nerwich, Conn. ARy il We are now in a position to with every heating system. ’ orated china and glass boxes, vases, tiny pitchers, tiles. glass trays and lemon ‘forks. There was a most at- tractive display of raffia baskets and bags, decorated with gay worsted and leather flowers. . G he pottery was, as usual, a featur of thé sale, there were tiles, howls, J. P. BARSTOW 23-25 WATER STREET JUST ARRIVED A New Carload of “Round Oak Pipeless Furnaces” give you prompt service and our absolute guarantee —BUY NOW— THE BEST STOVES AND RANGES - ALUMINUM WARE STEAM HEATING, PLUMBING AND SHEET METAL WORK. & CO. candle sticks, vases, unique flower holders and tiny figurines of graceful design and lovely coloring. Odd lit- tle whistles, with a range of four nbtes, made in the form of fish, were also noted on this table. Another table showed miniature fern dishes, and attractive articles in leath- er, purses, ‘card cases and writing pads. There was a goad showing of jewelry made by the Academy classes, including bracelets, pretty pendants, hat pins, copper and silver howls. One case was fitted with very beautiful jeweiry, exquisite in dsign and fine- ly wrought, the word of two members of the Art school. A collection of decorated fans was most navel, and there were charming little hand-painted boxes of all shapes and sizes, Samples of woven rugs and embroidery were displayed on screens, and Miss Mallett made interesting sil- 'Eouattes of any who Wished to pose for er. Christmas cards, all showing indi- vidual ideas, with especially artistic ROAD SOCIETY Miss Kariska Gates, of Mystic, has been the guest of her brother 'and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, N. Stanton at Pequotsepos this week. s Grace D. Wheeler returned on tic. Martha G. Williams left for New York Thursday stopping in New Haven a few days, ‘with relatives. as -been the th of West- friends in illuminated greetings. At a daintily apportioned table, attractive with lighted candles and flowers, tea was served by Mrs. Henry A. Tirrell and Miss Helen Marshall, assisted by Miss Mary E. Richards, Miss Faith Leav- ens, Miss H. M. Crowell, Miss Eliza- beth Huntington and Mrs., Frederick W. Lester. This sale, always a pleasant event in ‘the life of the Art school, not only puts on the market many odd and | serviceable gifts for, Chi mas buy- ends of the | u |interesting and {done by them du s Peabody of Worcester uest of her aunt, Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Seth N. Williams mo- to Norwich where Mrs. remained for the week with Herrick, on Laurel Hill. Little Miss Doris Wheeler has orwich to spend the winter months with relatives. Dr. Ira H. Noyes of Providence A Popular Plank. The new Labor Party deubtless hopes to win popular supnort on its demand for the abolition of the sen- ate—Chattanooga News. Nine-tenths of the born leaders of men are women: You must see the garments to fully appreciate fering. mings—all richly lined with silk and warmly cade and interlined. styles, sizes and colors, ~ NORWICH HAS EVER KNOWN Printzess Coats $39.50 WERE $55.00, $65.00, $75.00 The sale price indicates only one-half the actual value of the coats. Printzess Coats of fine quality Bolivia, Lustrola Cloth, Wool Ve- lours, Silvertones, Suedene and Polo Cloth—some with fur trim- Coats of Salts Peco Plush and Baffin Sealette, lined with silk bro- THINK OF IT! $39.50 PRINTZESS COATS THAT WERE $55, $65, §75 Despite brisk selling the assortment offers a splendid selection of : s, If you need a coat this winter or next, we suggest BUY NOW. The values are phenomenal. SALE CONTINUES UNTIL EVERY COAT S SOLD Whe Mol ¥tz 121-125 Main Street : : : ~ “The Printzess Store In Noywich” with his parents, . les S. Noyes. pent Sunday orth Stonington. Mrs, F. C. Didon was in New don.Sunday and visited Lawri hosbital where Eawarq Geer, the care taker at the Stonington home, is-re covering, having had a blood-poison ed hand. . 2 t Sunday Rev. Mr. Howarth, of rly, will preach here, % . and Mrs. Ralph (. Lon Mr. were in New. Londen Saturday. ‘Wheele: —_— Change of Heart. re used to be an expréssion a shame to take the money nobody i§ using it these days: d’ that they:are Los Angeles; t's But Everybody ‘seems. afr: noi The philosopher’s scales are u out cf his own hands. selese. this wonderful of-