Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 21, 1921, Page 2

NORWICH BULLETIN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1921 cuses and participated in the one held by the county republicans. The unusual °condition, republican members who were present at the cau- cuses sald, was probatly due to the Iact that Senator Bitgood was a new mem- ber of the general assembly and evident- 1y was not acquainted with the sanctities on or about the first of March, annually, fer the preceding year, was introduced in the genate Wednesday by Senator Gor- ton, of Pawtucket and referred to the judiciary committee. and gave her a surprise party. Sanars “ana “masic. were " enjoyed "after which refreshments were served. The Women's Missionary society of Broad Street Christian church is to meet at the home of Mrs. Betsy Slocum today (Friday) at 145 p. m. The Men's club will meet in the church vestry at the At a meeting of the preprietors e the local meat markets, grocery stores ’ and baker shops Wednesday evening it oo nour. Gy after 130 oclock: Thuraday | water into the basement and the con-| DL SRS % Darty eaucus. They said) S0 Tl (o Gpandon the Thursday ! 4 Mrs. Heln Raithel who aus tents of the chemical tank of the CY-|y.cayse “no one had the nerve to ask|Aafternoon closing rule, commencing next — N' second flxor of the clone truck was poured on the blase. A | picsiec A0 °DS Thursday. The meat markets and groc- STONINGTO the Weléh block. = coupe and a touring ear, which werg on exhibition in the salesrooms, were run jout into Broad street, escaping damage. Little damage was done to the stock in the salesrooms. The fire started in the basément, Chas. Green, ane of the firemen, suffcred se- vere burns to his hand while he removed a burning box from the cellar. The fire. ery stores, which made the agreement to close Thursday afternoons refained closed yesterday. Some of theb aker shops were 6pen for business on Thurs- aay. \ A measure changigg the method of as- sessing regivtration fees on motor vehi- \cles was introdueed in the house of rep-| James Hepworth, Of of Fope Val' ley, died at his_home In that place at 1230 o'clock Thursday morning from pneumonia after an iliness of less than two weeks. Mr. Hepwprth has resided in Hope Valley for about 40 years and for several years has conducted a eclothing and furnishing business there. He was Frank D. Sylvania, who for several years has made his home in the old bake shop building on the Wayland wharf died there about 2:30 . m. Wednesday. | Death was due to asthma from which he had suffered for several years. her oo, coming up the par- ‘between fhe wooden structure and befek bulléing adjoininz it { hel aroused her son, Charles Raithel, sleeping in an adjoning rou, ‘a8d hé discovered the fire in the base- 5 ntatives Wednesday afternoon by | He was born in the Agore Island Apgil of the avtoroobile salestooms, con-| men did most efficient work in saving | born in Graniteville, R. I He came to| oo : s . . suhg By G. B. langworthy and Fred- | the stfucture. Westerly to live when he wes o aaag) | Mr. Andrews of Cranston. The measureiys 1850, and came here when a ¥ Lanphear. . erick O. After Charles RaRhel and Officer Fred tchell had telephoned to the central of the Westerly Automatic Tele- 7 company, Baithel ran from the 3 engine house and sent in the alarm i Bey 56 in Dixon square. — The and R I Ones respondéd. The ‘firemen forced an eirance through the | Mront doors of the automobile salesrooms | ‘provides that vehicles be assessed on weight as well as horse power in orace to insure heavy trucks paying a propor- tionate share of road maintenance and re- pair costs. Local Lacontes, The anniml military ball of the stu- dents of the Rhode Island State coliege wili_be held tonight (Friday). boy and made his home here until he moved to Hop Valley and entered bus- iness. Besides his wife. he is survived hy Sk Lawrence H. Hepworth of Weste erly. man. He was a fisherman. He is sur- vived by four daughters and three sons anq a sister, who resides in New London. Owing to weather conditions the fish- ermen had another day ashore Thursday. *The supply of fish fn the local market this week in smelts, salmon, mackerel, cod and_haddock. The Wednesday bridge club A roast beet supper was served by the men of Christ Episcopal church in the vestry Wednesday evening to over 100. Frank L. Furness was the chief cook ana Robert Duff was the head waiter. A good sum was raised to defray the ex- nenses of renovating the kitchen of the church, Senator Elisha B. Bitgood of Hopkiu- The Sun’s fund for feeding ghe ehll- dren of central Europe will be closed Sunday. 1 To date the list stands held a William A. Wilcox of West d | meeting at the residence of Miss Lillian i dlecovered o hot blaze burnins atong | ton, demochat, caused something of & | G Cyisuny Ocknowledged $1.005.801 atrcet is in bis New York office. UHe|Snyder on. Quanaduck. {he timbers of the foor. Tho ¢ sensation at the state house Wednesday |5, friend o\ 0oripooco 3:981 fas an exhibit of turkeys in the Madi- Stoningten Pelnters Sent up between the two bulMlings, but afternoon when he calmly walked into| Gpone gy M¥3H 125 7 Square Garden Poultry show. T Al Were chatked befor: S ity - the republican caucus of the Washington 3 09} *Eaward A. Goggeshal of Narragansett| Insorance inspectore wore 80 e o Srus done above the basement. A large| county delegation before the general as-| mu Tioe0s | 1 the choise of the Washingion county |wood Mac ey | ol was chopped in the side wall through | sembly sesslon, and after adjournment 1009 made & test of the appliances used case of fire. g Capt. and Mrs. F. J. Ostman and Wil- liam Ostman have gome to New York republicans for clerk at large of senate. A number of young people met Wed- nesday, night at the home of Mrs. George the ‘Which the chemicals were sprinkled onto the flames. The R. L Ones connected one line of hose and sent a Stream of attended the general republican caucus of members of both branches. Senator | Bitgood remained throughout both cau- A Dbill to require eity and town elerks to report.births and deaths to the state board of health once a month instead of Only e More Week In Which To Buy Furniture At Prices As Low As These! This greatest of all January Furniture Sales is drawing toa close. Each day shortens the time dur- ing which you can take advantage of furniture prices which we are sure are down to the lowest point which furniture prices will reach. , : 7 “This store has fnot been content to reduce prices gradually, but has taken the “bull'by the hLorns” and is giving you the benefit of every discount which we expect manufacturers will make on whole- prices for a year or more to come ! FINE ROCKERS BETTER.BEDS This January Sale makes it again =27 When you can buy a great, big, overstuffed tapestry Rocker like this at such low prices as we are quoting, you must know that prices have reached bottom. This and many more are here for your selection, and all are reduced 25 per cent. during January Sale Only. possible for you to buy Beds at the lowest possible prices. Here you will find all of the newest designs to select from—in ail the latest finishes—at prices that are nothing short of remarkable. However, next week will be your last one to pro- fit by prices as low as those which are in effect now on our entire stock of Beds. | | | i i m | m | m Every L.ning Room Suite in our immense stock is reduced 25 per cent. during January, and our showing was never finer. There are solid mahegasy and walnut Suites, in such period styles as Italian Renaissance, Chippendate and Quezn Anne, at prices that are the lowest at which such furniture has been offered for years. The greatest assemblage of fine Bedroom Furniture we have ever shown Hore is an opportunity that will not be repeated for a long time. During the rest of January, we offer you choice of hundreds of The most beau- tiful Floor and Portable Lamps, at reductions of 33 1-3 " ALL RUGS REDUCED 331-3 PER CENT. SAVE 25 PER CENT. TO 50 PER CENT. ON RO , LAMPS, TABLES, DESKS, DINING ROOM FURNITURE, RUGS, DINNERWARE, PICTURES, MIR- RORS, KITCHEN-CABINETS, HALL CLOCKS, TEA WAGONS, EASY CHAIRS, DINING CHAIRS, DAVENPORTS, PEDESTALS, END TABLES, LIBRARY TABLES, ETC,, ETC. : OUR GREAT SPECIALS $30.00 Mattresses ..,........ $14.45 | 9-piece Dining Room Suite. . .. $145.00 $18.00 Mattresses . . $10.85 | 3.piece Bedroom Suite....... $ 96.75 $16.00 Mattresses ........... $ 8.95 | All Black Oil Heaters........ $ 3.60 $10.50 National Springs. ...... $ 6.45 | 50c size Lyknu Furniture Polish. .. 29¢ $27.50 Continuous Post Beds. . $13.75 | 25c¢ size Lyknu Furniture Polish. .. 15¢ The Plaut-Cadden Co. is now offered at exactly 25 per'cent. discount from regular prices. Make your selections early. You save exactly one-fourth, whether you buy a | complete suite or just an individual pi€ce of Bedroom Furniture. | I I [ m l Every ome of our beautiful Living Room Suites s included in this Jumuary Sale, at finmal fow prices. This means all of the very newest designs in a wide variety of different styles and finishes—all marked at prices that take one back to the good old days. our warerooms at a reduction of 20 per cent. during the remainder of January. All of the finest makes, such as: CHICKERING, HARDMAN, HALLET & DAVIS, WASSERMANN, CRAWFORD, BEHR BROTHERS, AUTOPIANO, and mmny others are here in abundance. Why not choese yours now? We also have a fine seloction of slightly used Pianos, on which the same (Established 1872) SR o 135-143 MAIN STREET NORWICH, CONN I e e [ [ [ — [—— [ ——] You may choose any Piano or Player Piane in m | : * e | Voluntown_sang Some for a visit. he jce on the ponds In this region Is about five inches thitk and of a fine, clean quality. The tavo Sicy n deal ers hope the weather sill pontinue mold #0 that the crop can be put in as soom as possible, JEWETT CI7 The Ladies’ soci: of the Cony - Hondl chureh held its anmual meeting i thé church parlor Thursday afterncon. The vice presiden, Mrs, K, A. Faust pre- sided. The following off: el: President, Mrs. Fy president, Mrs. E. A Mrs. F. E, Robinson; Norman Parkhurst pointed as directress, Adams, Mrs. Dona Dail Carpenter, Mrs. French, lup, Mrs. H. T. Je ahan, Mrs. Carl M Mrs. Frank Stetson Mrs. 8, R. V and Mrs. Abraham Z Mrs man Parkhurst was assisted by Mrs. . Abraham Zegeer, M ham and Mrs. F. E, The class In home tice Chace, R. N. bers twenty. necepted. The ladies of the Mathodist church un- der the direction of Mrs. W. R. Burdick served Thursday evening a supper of baked beans, nd cabbage salads. brown bread, rolls, cake and coffee. Willlam Johnstone, Norman Parkhurst and Frank Wilcox have been appoint- ed the committee for the” annual ladles night of Mt, Verngn lodge, No. 75, F, and A M. A supper of roast pork, mashed po- tato and turnip, pickles, brown bread, ] Mrs, F, L. Kan- Migs Helen Hull, s and Wheelock L. G. Robinson. Mra. Buckin nursing, Mrs, Pren- . Instructor, now num- o more members will be rolls, cake and coffce was served in Pachaug chapel Wednesday evening, under the direction of Mrs. Willlam tor Campbell, Mrs. Arthur Yahn and Mrs. Jane Lester. Funeral services for Mrs. Ray Button, 41 were held a ter home in Griswold Thursday afternoon. Rev. John Thomp- son offclated, Miss Dorothy Scranton of Day the Silyer Cord Wil Bredk and Nearer My God to Thee. Burial was in Rixtown ceme- tery. The bearers were Elmer Burdick, Sterry Kinney, Frank Button and Otto Anderson, Jr. There were _beautiful floral tributes from friends. Mrs. But- ton was born in Griswold, the daughter of Eliza Whipple and Alexander Lewls. She mraried Ray Buttoh in South Man- chester 25 years ago. She was a mem- ber of Bethel church. 'She is survived by her husband anl five children, Eliza B. Lewis R, Frances A. Malva M, and Vivian P. Button of Griswold. Six children have died, one daughter oniy a few months ago. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Walter Tanner of Griswold and a brother, Walter Lewis, of Ashaway, R. L The flowers included, a pillow ingeribed | “Wige and Mother” from the family; pil- low, sister, from Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Tanner; spray pink carnations and nar- {lett E. Tinker; sentinel. Mary A, Howe: | mings of New Haven, and Deputy Joseph | cissus, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Lewis; dcuble epray white carnations, Alexander and BRI Ol Tanner; spray pink carnations, Mr. | and Mrs. J. N. Lewis; spray roses and | P carnations, Otfo Andersom, Jr.; wreaih, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Savage. Eleazer Jewett Lodge, No. 336, H e warden, Esther J. Harris; ry, Edith M. Gray; financial seer tary, E. M. Gray; treasurer, Alics J Babeock; chaplain,” Mary~ A. Ha guide, Edward J. Raney; guardian, M trustee, Ida H. Dawley. The officers were installed by Grand Warden Henry Ken- dal and Grand Secretary Harry Cum- Wheeler: of New London. Later Lo wiches, cake and coffce wers served by | the women of the order. Undaunted Lodge, No. 34, K. of P, held its Installation Thursday evening Thé officers were instalied by D. D. G. C. James P. Brady of New Londor, and are: Chancellor Commander Adelbert | Babeock ; vice chancellor, John A. Davis | keeper of records and seals, William Me- | Ji¢ Cluggage; prelate, Tyler Gilbert; M, of | W, 8. A. Thompson; M. of F., L. D. Howe; M. of E., Solomon "Wechsler; M. at A, Ralph Kimgsley: I G. Joseph Wharton; 0. G., L. F. Kinney. The Ca- lanthe club served sandwiches, eake, cof- fec and fce cream. Cigars were furnish- €l for an Informal smoker. Leo Cricken has been a- recent visitor In Wauregan, spending the week-end | with friends, The Older Boys' Group is to hold a meeting in their rooms this (Friday) eve- ning, at 7- o'clock, The annnal meeting of the Baptist church was held in the vestry Wednes- day evening at 7:30 o'clock, at which time the anfual reports of the elerk. treasurer, collector and Urustees were read and accepted. The following of- ficers were elected: Trustee for one year, James B. Palmer; two years, C. T. Armytrong; three years A. M. Brown : treasurer, A. M. Clarke; auditor, D. L. Phillips; clerk, J. E. Phillips; collector, Miss May A. Blake; deaconesses, Mrs. G. H. Prior, Miss 1aa Foster, Mrs. M, E. G. Nelson, Miss Alice A. Brown. The treasurer’s report showed all bills paid and a balance in the treasury. It was voted to hoid the mid-week prayer meetings at the homes of church members quring the winter months. WESTMINSTER FARM HOUSE BURNED TO THE GROUND (Special to The Bulletin.) Westminster, Jan. 20.—Again a night fire has visited this place, Henry Grass being the vietim. At about 3 o'clock, on Monday evening, just as the famlly wag about to retire, a younger brother of Mr. Grass, on going to the shed discovered it all ablaze. A brisk wind caused the flames to spread very rapidly and there was barely time for Mr. and Mrs. Grass o snatch thelr three children, in ages ranging from 4 to 10 years, and fles from the house. The chiliren were hidden in a eomner by the wall, undressed, as thsy were | How to Make MHuir row Btreng, Thiek and Lustrous., in a day, and we il ing when our half & ning out wris.an gage 18 a4 most efficlent, hair invigoraior, but to quickly stop any fer- ther loss Of hair and promote a Bew growth it must be rubbed into the sealy %0 the starved hair roots can sorh it and get the vital stimulation 80 iy needed. 2 ou will surely be delighted with the your hair and sealp ample first_application, 1 hould look 1 100 per cent. better. Parisian sage is not expensive. Jts & sclentific preparation that supplies balr needs—a n, non-stieky, uw: Miquid that is sold by Lee & Osgood at good stores everywhere With satistaetion | guarartee to give you perfect i . and finally baldness, tfle atrention mow should ingure thick and lustrous hair for years to come. No matter what your halr troubles, a Parisian s: massage nted. ze will not be disappoi taken from their beds, while their par- ents and uncle fought the fire. Grass had presence of mind to get a horse, a dozen eattle out of the barn te & spot of safety. Twice a corner of the barn caught fire but was put out. The light of tae base and screams of the family aroused the family of Bert Bennett, who with his sis- ter was soon on the spet. The Bemmetts cared for Mrs. Grass and the children for the rest of the night, while the imen fought the flames. Most of the people in the region did mot know about the fire until the next morn- ing. Grass owned what Is still known as the Seltzum place, years ago from principslly en account of their invalid Enili whe has been greatly improved the change The place was insured if such a way that the premiums must go towards mert- gages. e The source of the fire is unknown as the family has been especially eareful 10 cool their ashes before emptying i the cans and the men were out of tobaccs %o there was no chance of carelessness in that direction, Great sympathy is felt for the family who are at present the guests of Charles Tarrant, as they have lost all their ing, house and furniture and some £ outbuildings. The barn was saved. :“h::orzmmmu-. ICKS VAPORUS Over 17 Million Jars Used Yearly e ‘SPECIAL PURCHASE AND SALE OF NEW SPRING DRESSES 90 Smart Style DRESSES Actual Values to $35.00 These Smart Dresses are of Tricotine, Serge and Taffeta. Every woman will welcome this oppor- tunity to replenish her wardrobe with one or more of thess charming dresses, at this low price. (N 1 |DRESSES \ Actual Values to $45.00 Spring’s latest style tend- encies are revealed in this group of new Dresses. Whether it is a service- able dress of Tricotine or Velour, or a dressy frock of Canton Crepe, Satin or Taffeta, you will find-it here, and the price is so low it seems like old times In addition to this special purchase we have taken sev- eral higher cost Dresses from our regular stock and in- cluded them in this special sale, marking them down to these new low prices. SUITS FURS COATS - $25 Still about 50 Suits left. The big value makes up for the Many small assortment. suitable for spring wear. 5 PRICE MUFFS COATS NECKPIECES to $25 Find your size and yo{. find a real Bargain. Coats with and without fur—Sizes 16 40 only. etk atain 1121-125 MAIN STREET