Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 21, 1920, Page 14

FAIR TODAY ANp TOMORROW @he Buttetine [FOUR ESCAPE INJURY WHEN TROLLEY CRASHES INTG FORL Norwich, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1920. THE WEATHBER. Winds. North of Sandy Hook—Moderate west and northwest winds over north portion and moderate north and northeast winds ever south porticn Tuesday ; fair weather. Sandy Hook to Hatteras—Increasing north and portheast winds and partly overcast weather Tuesday, followed by rain or snow at night. Conditions. The disturbance that developed over ihe plateau region Sunday moved eastward with increasing intersity and was centrai over morth New Mexico Monday night Pressure continued high Monday .ver the eastern half of the ccunt:y and the north- west. The temperature continued below nor- mal Monday over middle and southern eections east o the Rocky mour.tains. The southwestern storm will move east and northeastward, attended by snow northeastern, snow or rain in middle, o rain in southern sections east of the Mississippi river within the next 24 to 6 hours. The tempe-ature will rise some- wkat in front of this storm and following its passage much colder weather will overspread the upper lake region, the lower Dh:o valley the east gulf states Wednesday afternocn and night. t. Forec For Southern New England and Eas(- ern New York: Fair Tuesday; Wednesday rain or snow; not much change in tem- perature. Obserrations in Norwich. The Bulletin's observations show the following records reported from changes in temperature and barometric readings Monday : Ther. Bar. 7Tam 22 3 12 m ..0.n0 cees 32 € p. om.. » vy 88 Highest 32, lowest Comparison: Predictions for Monday: Monday's weather: F Fair; w SUN. MOON AND TID il ~_if_High || Moon || Rises. | Sets. || Water. ;\ Sets. (Standard Tnnc Sun " Six hours after high water it is low water, which is followed by flood tide. TAFTVILLE Fred Knowles has purchased from Fred J. Capleit his house and land on the Canterbury turnpike, and has taken possession of the property. Mr. Caplett has moved into the village, taking a house on Norwich avenue, John Rankin has left town for New York where he will pass with his son. Plans have been completed ‘for the Christmas exercises of the Congrega- tional church which will be held at the church on Wednesday cvening, ber 22 Work is being rushed on the new wall in ffont of the houses on Norwich ave- nue so ‘that the cement work will be completed before freezing weather. Thomas Hoyle of Hartford is the guest of his‘parents, Mr. and Mrs. Her- bert Hoyle of South B street, Houses in Lisbon are being wired for electric lights. Tanguay has resigned his po- h the Ponemah Co. aron of New London has been a recent visitor in town. Miss Elise Adams of Washington, several days Decem- C., is spending a few weeks with her | parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adams of this village. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Albena Amyot Bessette Mouday morning at 8 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church with Rev. U. O. Bellerose, celebrapt Rev. H. F. Chagnon deacor, and Rev. Jalbert sub-deacon. The bearers were Osi imantic, Alex Trofe, Emi unesse, L Joseph Lagare, Phil Brerier. Many friends and relatives attended. The floral forms were many and beautiful. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. Undertaker G. G. Grant was the funeral director. A meeting of the board of directors of the Tailville Athletic association was held last evening in the Ponemah office. - The principal business before the meeting was the question concerning the managership of the soccer team. It was held by the directors that Mr. Knowles, who was ap- pointed manager of the soccer team early in the season, was still the rightful man- ager of the team, and he was directed by the board of directors to call a meeting, having the players appear before the board in the near future, to state tjeir grievances. THREE FORECLOSURE ACTIONS FILED WITH COURT CLERK Rosa Plant of ;his city, trustee under the will of Josenh Plaut, has brought a foreclosure action against Peter Davis of this city. About £4,500 is involved. The papers in the case were filed Monday with the clerk of the superior court The Chelsea Savings bank has brought two foreclosure actions against John C. Quinlan of this city. Ore acicn invol:es about $2,400 and the amount involved in the other acticn is $3.000. The parers in this case were filed Monday in the supe- rior court office in this city. NORWICH MAN WANTS TO DIVORCE HIS WIFE On grounds of a statutory offense Jo- seph Dufour of this city has fil livore» against his wife, Tda Lufcur, also of this city. Tte papers in the case were filed with the superior court clerk Monday. The couple were married Sept. 27, 1513 Tihe offense charged is alleged to have taken place between July 5th last and Dec. 12th. The couple have two ci ldren a boy and a girl, ard the father asks the custody of the bn: who is about 6 years of age. Bristol.—The Wallace Barnes company bought all the property of the Bristol Machine and Tool company except the machinery at a sale held last week. The maciine parts were bought by the Brown- sll Machinery company of Providence, R. I The factory Wwas shut down some time ago when the first signs of the business depression were felt among the local manufacturers. e S ————— Nickel Plating UNITED METALS MFG. | COMPANY, Inc. Norwich, Conn. Shea’s News Burean Magazine Specialist Lnion Sauare | | | | Four passengers in & Ford automobi registration No. 94052 Conn,. escaped in jury Monday night when their touring car truck and carried some 20 feet on Mair str the New London trol- ley due in t at 9.45. The passen- gers in the ere Marry Bhind, own- er, Mrs. M. J. ey and daughter and Francis Hickey, her son. The women were riding in the rear seat and the two men in front, Hickey driving. As the {trolley car started down the hill on Main {street opvosite the Porteous & Mitchell block, Hickey, driving the Ford, turned | Jut cf Market strest and end-uvored to swing to the left to proceed un the hill. The Ford had nearly cleared the tracks when the trolley smashed into tle side and dragged the Ford some 20 feet be- ore the stop was' made. riding in front with Hickey, was thiown out of the auto. but escaped injury. women passengers, although badly fright- ened. were also uninjured. According to Hickey’s story, the trolley was noticed by him when it was coming over the mill and. having the right of w: he continued across the tracks. of the opinion that the trolley could have been stooped in time. stated that the emergency brake on the car was thrown on and everything possi- ble had been done to avert the crash. The Ford was badly lamiged, the fend- ers on the left side being flattened azainst the side of the car. also smashed- and the rear tire on the right was punctured. The trolley was in charge of Motorman Denker and Con- ductor Hill. THAMES RIVER BIDS el Blind, who was |some time in January. mitted for this work were: Dredgé & Dock Co., per cubic yard; Co, Providence, yard. The Bridgeport, 64 1-2 have put in a bid for dredging, structing a new pier, exte piers and removal of Wharves ang fen bulkheads at the naval torpedo Goat Island, Newport, R. L 1% was: Item 1, $87.500, 130 da: T3¢, 180 days; item 3, $25,000, item 4, $35 Other bids were: Co., New York city: con: He Motorman Denker The dashboard was Item 1, Store Open Evenings Until Christmas » HOLIDAY SALE —OF— NECKWEAR He will enjoy wearing rich durable colors. Big assortment to select from at lower prices than else- where. $1.00 Ties. ... $1.50 Ties. .. $2.00 Ties. .. $3.00 Ties. . . XMAS BOXES FREE BATH ROBES AND HOUSE COATS There is genuine all-round comfort in a good Bath Robe or House Coat. We have a splendid stock to choose from— $8.50 to $20.09 | | | [] MUFFLERS Silk or Weol, in dark and light ceptable gift— $2.00 to $6.50 HOSIERY Silk, Wool or Lisle, in a variety of combinations and unusual values— 25¢c ‘to $2.00 ‘MAS BOXES OF «e.. 75¢c to $1.50 .. 25¢ to $1.00 Garters . . ... 35¢ to $1.00 Belts . ... . 50c to $1.50 Combination Sets, $1.00 to $2.50 Suspenders . Armbands . good style and utility. T e fl [] | | o | it Sy silk in hundreds of patterns and . Now 50c .. Now 79¢ .. Now 95¢ . Now $1.50 colors. They always make an ac- ke Monbaltan “The Store for Men’s Xmas Gifts” s E HSpeaal Values for Xmas Week” Men and women who come to us at Xmas time and all the time are sure of the right kind of merchandise — experienced salespeople — prompt, courteous, helpful service. We have things for men that express taste, 121-125 MAIN STREET “The Place for Men’s Gifts” : Evenings ~ Uniil Christma HOLIDAY SALE il o MEN’S SHIRTS Give “Him” Shirts either of Silk, Silk Fibre or good Madras and Percales. We have hundreds of dozens of the finest shirts that ever came to town, and pric:s now are actually less than half price. Silk Shirts....... $5.50 Silk Fibres. ...... $3.75 Bates-Street. . . ... $2.95 Lion Brand...... $1.95 e PAJAMAS AND NIGHT ROBES Materials of unusual character, dis- tinctively designed and offenng a wide choice at very low prices— $1.50 to $5.00 SWEATER COATS Of course he would love a Sweater, especially the ones we are showing. lip-over or coat style, all wool, all colors. Only one quality — ths best— $5.00 to $15.00 GLOVES No man can have too many Gloves. We have all sorts, for dress, motor, street wear, gloves for every oc- faslgn, fur-lined, wool-lined or un- mn<d— %1.00 to $8.50 UMBRELLAS Always a yseful gift. Lower prices and better qualities than we have shown for some time— 3 $2.00 to $6.50 ; item 2 210 days; HAVE BEEN REJECIED All bids received by tHe United States engineers’ office in Providence for dreug- ing the Thames river have begn Teject- ed, and the work is to be readvertised The bids sub- Bridgeport 79 cents J. 8. Packard Dredging cents per cubie The T. A. Scott Co. of New London ion of two Rollin Construction $100,103, 200 days; item 2, 83¢, 200 days; item 3, $21,402.20; item 4, add §44 and deduct $30.50 and $32.50; item 5, add 75¢ aad de“mnt 25, H. Beattie, Fall River, Masa.; Roy | Item 1, $74,540, 210 days; item 2, 80c., oo, wel 4, §$15,811, 60 days; iem 4,528 item 5 20c. Broth & Chase Co., Fall River, Mas:.: Item 1, ’im?fl'l 210 days; “item 2, d0c, 60 days; item 3, $16,000, 60 days, item 4, add $31 and deduct 515, item 5 add 50c and deduct 25ec. BPANISH WAR VETS ENJOY XMAS TREE AND SUTPER _The members of Giiswold camp, No. 6, U. S. W. V., enjoyed an old fashioned baked bear. supver at their headquaiters the supper was followed by the distribu- tion of gifts from a large and attractively decorated Christmas-tree. The vets turned out in force for the supper, which was thoroughly enjoyed. The menu included baked beans, rolls, in the state armory Monday evening, and | ment. pickles, frankfurters, coffee and cake. After the supper. Milo R.” Waters,” act- ing in the capacity of san.l Claus in the unavoidable absence of .the genial and jolly old man, drove into the banduet hull in his gaily bedecked sleigh and distrib- uted the numerous and useful gifts found on the tree.- A number of the members of Culcbra lair. No, 2, Military Order of the Serpent, were présent as guests of Griswold camyp. THIRD COMPANY MEN COMPLETE UNIFORM EQUIPMENT ‘Third company, C. A. C, C. N. G., de- voted the greater part of the drill period Monday wight at the armory completiag |8 their uniform. equipment. Nearly all of the men ngw have their uniform equip- After the drill hour the men met .2 the company room to hear of the bazaar plans as far as thcey have progressed.. The ba- zaar is_to be held at the armory during the latter part of January and the pro- ceeds are for the inauzuration fund which dent-elect Harding. 3 The guardsmen are showing deal of enthusiasm over the rh-'hr the New lear's eve dance. They ure Jooking for a record breaking crowd and the in- dications are that the dunce will be the biggest affair of its kind held $h Norwich in some years. \ PETITIONS COURT FOR, ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE Gertrude Clenderen Ball Nefy Lon- don has petitioned the superior court far iment of her marriage h Frederic 11, 1919. She alleges that hes husband is afflieted with an incurable direane and that he concealed his condition from her. Even with her mouth filled * with hairpins a woman is apt to speak twice before she thinks once. WITH HAND EMBROIDERE! proud of her small feet and slende preciate. These are ig black only— Shown in black, brown and African would welcome one or more pair as very best you ean buy— use these warm woolen stockings— Novelties. RAMEKINS .......... INDIVIDUAL BAKERS SHERBET GLASSES .............. HOW ABOUT A NICKELED PERCOLATOR . ALUMINUM PERCOLATOR $225 TO $3.65 OR SOME PYREX OR GLASBAK OVE (In the Basement) Mighty attractive, and just what the woman who is ! PRICE $4.75, INCLUDING TAX OTHER GOOD SILK HOSE WITH LISLE TOP AND SOLE Of excellent quality, and the service which they will give is lengthened by the good lisle in top and sole. PRICE $2.55, INCLUDING TAX g PHOENIX SILK HOSE FULL FASHIONED AND WELL MADE Too well known to need any remarks. Any woman We have them in black, white and brown— $2.39 and $2.88, TAX INCLUDED FINEST MERCERIZED STOCKINGS || Full fashioned Hose, in black, white or cordovan. $1.25 and $1.50 A PAIR WOMEN’S WOOL HOSE ‘ You can wear the Oxford almost all Winter if you $3.00 to $4.50 A PAIR KLEVER KRAFT SILVER : DAINTY BITS OF NOVELTY TABLE WARE The hostess who loves to serve in a dainty way will ‘appreciate a gift of some of these Klever Kraft vseseess. 65¢ and 75¢ EACH NICKEL TEA OR COFFEE POT ‘The Christmas Stoéking ¥ L eculiarly appropriate for Christmas, and a gift which might prove pleasing to anyone d is a fine pair of stockings or socks. Fair prices rule in The Boston Store, and even the depleted pocketbock will receive consideration at our hands. BUY THE CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS TODAY WOMEN'S .SILK HOSE $1.00 TO $5.58 A PAIR A big assortment of styles as well as prices between these two extremes. It ranges from a novelty silk hose at $1.80 a pair, to ths very heavy silk, in black, cordovan and navy, at $5.58—the kind which has a really substantial appearance. WOMEN’S SILK HOSE D CLOCKS r ankles will ap- ! brown— a Christmas gift. Ths Black ones, and Black a They mal vees.. 90c EACH PURE THREAD SILK SOCKS Fashioned ......... Redued_bfi-fl McCullum Heavy Silk Socks—Only $3.00 WE HAVE A VERY COMPLETE LINE OF WOOL AND CASHMERE SOCKS, IN SOLID COLORS AND $4.50 TO $6.5 $725 TO $8.35 MEWARE IN HEATHER ALk PRICES. OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL CHRISTMAS FINE SILK HOSE WHICH ARE BUILT FOR LONG WEAR Have the lisle top and sole which guarantees the gth of service. silver and gold— PRICE $3.10, INCLUDING TAX WOULD LIKE A PAIR GET THEM TODAY always needs them—a s well or bettsr th (wn pair, or half a dozen will look pretty goed te him Christmas morning. Good Mercerized Cotton Socks for your choice— AS LOW AS 25¢ A PARR OTHERS 35¢—3 PAIRS FOR $1.00 Light and medium weight, in black and all colors. No better mercerized hose dozen pairs for Christmas, nice Heliday box— Shawknit Silk Plated Silk Socks colored Silk Socks, in this famous make. splendid gifte— Shown in black, brown, navy, HE he really likes geod foot- yourself. One pair, o a good selection of colors are ready made. Buy him a haif let us put them in a 50c A PAL 75c A PAR MIXTURES—ALL WEIGHTS AND