Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 17, 1921, Page 7

NORWICH BULLETIN WILLIMANTIC OFFICE Telephone 552-2 23 Church St. What Is Gang On Tonight. Obwebetuck lodge, No. 16, I. Q. O. F, 807 Main street. Wednesday’'s gession of the superior court was take» up with the trial of the cage of Oliver . Downs against Samuel Mailhot, both of Brookiyn, a damage suit for $1,000, brought as the result of an alleged assault on plaintiff. by the de- fendant March 21, 1919, The defend- ent pald a fine at the Brooklyn town cjurt after pleading guilty to the charge. Downs sued to recover $10 a day for days for impairment of his health REO DISTRIBUTOR FOR ALL OF WINDHAM COUNTY Large supply of parts carried| in stock. Satisfactory work on all makes of cars. EXPERT MECHANICS RADIATCR REPAIRING A SPECIALTY In Rear 935 Main Street Willimantic, Conn. Dr. F. C. Jackson DENTIST Main Street, Willimantic Phone 44 JAY M. SHEPARD Susceeding Filmore & Shepard Funeral Director & Embalmer 60-62 NORTH ST. WILLIMANTIC Lady Assistant, Tel. Connection 715 Hours—3 a. m. 0 3 p. m. ; Killourey Bros. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Willimantie, Conn, ilady Assistant) 86 Unian St. Phone 28¢ WILLIMANTIC {ter told him that he would as the result of injurieg caused by the assault. A German police’ dog owned by the defendant wes the primary cause of the assault. Plaintiff testified that he was the own- er of a large farm in Brooklyn and rais- ed produce for the market. He told of the affair of March 21st when he was engaged in razing an old house. Mailhot came along -the road in an automobile and had with him a dog. He claimed that the dog would not bite anyone and ‘offered to bet $500 on this statement. Downs sald that Mailhot took hold of a hired man, Irving Baker, and called him a Mar. Plaintiff ordered Mailhot from the lot and the latter went out into the road, turned his car around and then came back to the fleld and witheut warning swung on Downs and knocked him down and out. For some time plain- tiff was unable tp°do any work and for a longer time was only able to doslight work. Three stitches were used to close the cut on his Iip. [ Irving Baker testified that he was in the employ of Mr, Downs at the time of the assault and untll a short iime ago. He said the dog was a vicious animal and he warned the children away from It. When he made the statement be- fore Mailhot, he was called a d lar Mr. Downg then ordered Mailhot from the lot. He told of the assault on Mr. Downs, verifying the testimony of the previous witness. Mrs. Grace Downs, wife of the plain- tift, testified to her husband's condition and to sending for a doctor. He was in a very nervous state for several months after the assault. Samuel Bovd, grand juror of the town of Brooklyn, related| portions of the testimony of Mailhot gt en in the town court in which Ma hot had acknowledged that he was angry and lost his- temper but that he believed he had given Downs enough. Several other witnesses testified in cor- robatlon of the previous witnesses. Ernest MMaflhot, for the defense, re- membered the incident of March 21st. He went with his father to where Mr. Dow was, to prove that the dog wag not vi- clous. When they were talking to Mr. Downs about the doz, Baker said get that d&— dog off the lot. My father, he said, called him a llar and offered to prove that the dog was not vicious. Wit- nesg said Downs took hold of father’s coat collar and teld him to get off the lot which his father did. was about to step on the trfuck Mr. Downs called him a vile name and his father was then went back and struck Downs. Ibert Webb, formerly selectman the town of Brook , testified that Bak- er told him he not hear Downs call Mailhot any vile names, but did remem- ber Downs taking hold of Mailhot's coat collar. Mailhot, In his own behalf, testified that he went to Downs to prove that his dog was not vicious. After Baker shout- ed, “Get that dog out of here,” Downs b me excited, took witnéss by the coat collar and ordered him from the lot. he was about to step into the truck Downs called him a vile name and he went back and after a few words str Do Mailhot sajd he waited a few seconds until’ Downs got up and the lat- pay for his of act. Following the arguments torneys Judge William M. gan to charge the jury at 2 o'clock. Th jury retired at 2.33 o'clock and return- ed ‘at 3.15 with a verdict for the plain- tiff, awarding him damages of $435. Court adjourned urtil this (Thursday) by the at- Maltbie be- ! morning at 10 o'clock. The case of The Manhasset Mfg. Co. vs. Alcott D. Sayles, scheduled for Wed- nesday, was settled out of court. At 6 o'clock Wednesday evening, Miss | Ruth Beatrice Taylor, and Mrs. George F. Taylor of Church street, and Dr. Louis LenVille Hills, of Westbrook, Me., were united in mar- riage by Rev. Harry S. McCready, pastor of the First Congregational church. The wedding took place beneath an archway of southern smilax, the double ring ser- vice being used. The bride walked into the living room with. her father by th arm she was given in marriage. Mrs. Walter Lathrop was matron of honor, Harold F. Taylor, best man, and Miss daughter of Mr. cHorlicks | The ORIGINGL Malted: Milk. i Milk NO COGKING | i "Food - Drink” fer Al Ages. Quick Lunch at Home. Office. =nq ¥ountamns. Ask for HORLIC! s@Avoid Imitations & Substitates i MURRAY’S BOSTON STORE Willimantic, Conn. Thanksgiving Sale —O0F— Suits and Coats OUR ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SALE OF SUITS AND COATS BEGINS THIS MORNING. SUITS AT 33 1-3 OFF If you are in need of a Suit for Thanksgiving day, here is your opportunity, for yeu can buy any suit in stock at just 1-3 less than the former price. COATS AT A GREAT REDUCTION Stylish Coats, warm and cozy, in the season’s best mater- ials—plain or fur collar. This is a good opportunity to provide yourself with a new garment for Thanksgiving. — THE H. C. MURRAY CO. As his father [ Barbara Taylor, flower girl. m me’l were Raymond A. Parker and Kenneth N. Hillhouse. Music during the wedding and for the reception following was by Migses Mary Rose and Albina Blan- chette. Following.the ceremony a recep- tion was held and luncheon was served to about 100 guests. Dr. and Mrs. Hills following a honeymoon - trip are to re- side In Westbrook, Me., and will be at heme after January 1. The bride is a graduate of Windham High school, the Willimantic State Nor- mal and Training school, and Smith college. Dr. Hills is a graduate of Bowdoln college, Me., and is & practicing phyhiclan in Westbroow, Me. The adjourned November meeting of the common council was held Wednes- day night at’the council chambers in the town buildlng, Mayor Charles A. Gates calling the meeting to order at 8.30 o'~ clock. The reports of Chief of Police Daniel J. Killeurey, showing 31 arrests for the month of October and of Super- intendent of Streets Irvin M. Ford, show- ing expenditures for October of $2,- 482.71 were accepted as read. The report of A. C. Scripture, ecity treasurer, ghowing receipts and eéxpen- ditures from the city treasury from No- vember 29, 1920 to October 81, 1921, al- so of the city water works was accept- ed. Five segond readings of stdewalk ap- plicationg took the ‘usual course. The matter of placing a- light on Center street was left to the light committee with power. The petition for a light on Card street took the same course. A pe- titlon for city water offered by Joseph Szatkowski of a private street in the rear of Quarry street was referred to the water committee for investigation and report. A petition fo city water on Trieppela road by Paul Sachappell tooq the same course. The petition of Minot S. Fryer for a drain lavet's license, was granted, bond being furnished. The report of the appropriation com- mittee, Aldermen Hickey and Carlsen, was accepted. The budget for the com- ing year calls for $9,200 less'than that st year. The total asked for s $139,000 as against $148,200 The budget was as follows: 1920-21 1921-22 Fire department $20,000 $20,000 Police department 16,000 16,000 Streets, trap rock and trucks 30,000 25,000 Lighting streets 12,000 12,000 bra 5 2,500 1,500 9,000 5,000 h(ereut S Constructing iET\'ers Spraying an dtrim<" ming trees and oiling streets 6,000 £,000 Contingent B 3,000 Rent account 500 Plumbing inspector 300 Maintaining setvers 2,500 Collecting taxes 1,500 New streets 2,000 Foot bridge .. 1,500 Garbage r‘oHN‘(inn 12,500 Election expenses 1,000 City yard 500 Police court 500 Printing and adver tising A 700 700 Sidewalks 22,000 15,000 Ice acloar, 5,000 5,000 Parks ... 500 500 $148.200 *$139,000 *Budget $9,200 less thin for 1920-21. The following sums were fixed for the salaries of the several officials for the ensuing year: LCorporation cpunsel $400; chief en- eer of fire department, superintendent of fire alarm system and fire marshal, $600, in addition to which he shall re- celye $3 per day when actually engaged as inspector of buildings, not to exceed 15 @ in any one year; captain of En- gine Co. No. 1, $31.50 per week; leu- tenant of Engine®Co. No. 1, §29.75 per week ; assistant engireer fire department, $150 per annum; permanent fireman $28 per week; captain of Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, Hose Co. No. 1, and Hose Co. No. 2, $100 each; lieutenants in same companied, $75 each. Al other call fire- men annual salary of $25 and $3 for each fire for which they report where stream of water has to be turned on; firé po- lice $60 each per vear; $100 each; librarians $900; super- intendent of streets, $28.85 per week; superintendent of water works, $28.85 per week; superintendent of pumping station, together with house rent and fuel, $1000 per year; city clerk, $900 per year; city treasurer, $750 per year; colector of taxes three-fourthg of one per cent. of all taxes gollected and onme- half of one per cent. of all assessments collected ; assessors $50 each. The mayor was given authority to hire voting places in the four city wards and provide all $hings necessary for their use in the coming election. A bill presénted by Fred L. Yeomans for work for the bpolice department was voted paid. It was voted that $150 dam- ges be paid Mrs. Lula Lason for dam- ages to her property on Lebanon avenue. This matter had hung over since 1915 and the grade was only recently estab- lished. The payment is to be made at the sanction of Corporation Counsel King, Mayor Gates and City Engineer Mitchell, A resolution was adopted in- structing the light committee to install all lights pending for various city streets. The matter of the Hilitop fire station came up when Alderman Webber asked for a motlon that needed repairs be made there. Alderman Carlsen stated that the company was practically never used. The building was not needed by the clty. He wished to know why the fire underwriters did not drop insurance rates in this city as agreed when the | permanent fire department was establish- ed. If thelr word is no good, then why should ours be? he asked. Ths vote was taken and the building will be repairea: asking that the fire committee investigate the possibility of abandaning Hilltop was lost when Alderman Webber said that there was not time sufficient for a proper investigation before the end of the pres. ent council term. Taxes overpaid amounting to §142 were voted to be re- turned, The committes appointed to investigate gas and electric charges in this city by the Rockville-Willimantic Lighting com- pany submitted their report, in which they stated that the only way to get any result was to go before the public utilities commission. A resolution was adopted declaring that as the manufacture of gas and electricity was cheaper today than last year, that Mayor Charles A. Gates and the committee on lights be a commit- ‘tee to go before the public utilities com- mission to see if Willimantic cannot get a lower charge for &érvice, and do away I possible with all sérvice charges, or at le#st to lessen them. e Adjournment was at .32 o'clock, an- other special meeting to be held prior to Dec. 5th, when all outstanding bill will be voted paid and all matters finished up. ' Three hundred couples attended the dance given Wednesday night at the state armory by St Joseph's Hospital Alumnae associal™a under the auspiees | of Company G. A large sum was real- ized for purchasing hospital equipment, A meeting of A C. Tyler camp, No. 8, U. 8. W. V.. was held Wednesday night at the state armory. The following of- ficers were nominated for election in De- cember: Commander, Willlam B. Jack- son; senior vice commander, William H. Peck; junior vice commander, David Lorree; officer of the day, Everett Wind- miller; officer of the guard, Isaac T. Pér- ry; trustee for three years, Samuel Mul- lin; to take over unexpired term of Wi- jiam E. Jackson as trusteé, Jetemiiah McCarthy. Other committée appoint- ments are to be left to the commander. ' Briof Mrsh Adeling Stanton 1aassd on: Weds nesday to the Southern New England y company her property on lil- of Columbia avenue. ‘!‘h emuy according to reports is to-erect 2 service station on the proverty, which lm:r been leased for a period of, twenty vears. # Varlous maladies are causing attend- ance to fall off in louu sehools. At the Oaks school fourteén pupils aré out, il with the measles and six {1l with whoop- ing cough. At Natchaug school fourteen pupils have measles, Seventy pupils in all are unable to attend classes, some be- ing 11 with whooping eough, others with scarlet fever, and others because of measles in the family. There were 125 pupils absent for two weeks and since the beginning of the year 127 pupils have had measles. Conditions at both schools are now improving. The Sorority of the Methodist Episco- pal church is rehearsing “Aaron Slick From Pumpkin Creek,” a three act play the members are soon to give at the church. : New tables and chairs purchased by Rev. John E. Clark for St. Joseph's hail have beén placed in the hall. They are to be used for whist parties at the hall this winter. Mrs. D. C. Flaherty of Spring Hill was a recent visitor with her daughter, Mrs. Byron Hawkins of North street. Miss Mildred Connell, of Norwich, at- tended the dance given by St. Joseph's Hospital Alumnae assoclation Wednes- day night at the State Armory. Miss Connell is a member of the associa- tion. John Bhugrue of New York city Is vis- iting friends in this city. Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth 8. Jones were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home. Rev. Harry S. McCSready conducted the services. The bearers were Walter Jones, John Sulli- van, Charles Bradley, Arthur Taintor, Walter Thompson and John Carlsen. Burial was In Willimantic cemetery in charge of Jay M. Shepard. SHOR? CALENDAR SESSION PBIDAY, AT WILIMANTIC Windham county siperior court, short calendar and assignment of casss, Fri- da§, Nov, 18, at 11 o'clock a. m., at Wil- limantie, Judge Willlam M. \hJLb'c Tre- siding. The short calendar list: In Re: Claim for reward of Charles A. Sattl; John Mitzan vs. Heary Fre- dette, Peter Ennis vs. Max Morris, Her- bert E. Wilson vs. General Supoly Com- pany, John A. Brooks vs. Water T. Wood, Agnes Bocash ys. Sadle W. Nich- ols, Minot S. Fryér vs. Hyman London, Ralph P. Robinson we. J. Stanwood Menken, Frank Dion ve. Anna Dest and Antoinette Degratio. Uncontested . Divorces—Florsnce L.’ Kenyon vs. Carl P. Kenyon, Elsie D. Rathburn vs, Herbert W. Ratnburn. Tnial List—To jury, Helena C. Coomeg vs. H. Callas, Mary E. Pike vs. Benja- min A. Brown et al, Mary Postemsky vs. Elmer F. Young; to court,. ltose Sal- vegglo vs. Frank Salveggio, Frank Sal- gevvio vs. Rose Salvegglo. Anna Gor- don’s Appeal from probate; Frank Sa! veggia vs. Joseph Calderedo et ux, Bron- islaw Swyneski vs, Gulf Refining Co., Lincoln & Boss Lamber & Coal To. vs. Asher Mangle Co, St. Joseph's Hospital ve, F. Valerio, George J. Rood vs. Wm. F. and Harold S. Maine et al, Harlow M. Tracey et al ve. D. Everett Taylor, Jo- Sephine Shea vs. Abble Macht, Jake Der- kowitz vs. H. Seplowitz, John Basil vs. Joseph N. Perreault, Mary Ellen Daw- son vs. Arthur J. McIntyre, Hyman Sep- lowitz vs. Henry W. Chamberlin, George Gosselin v8. John Kingsley et al, Oak- 1and Motor Car To. vs. Frank L. Powell. Assignments to jury—Ist 'runsday. Nov. 15, 1921, Emily J. Ross, execs appeal from commissioners, Estats - stewards of com- | A motion offered by Alderman Carlsenl *“] rm__Avr. liam Ross; 2nd Tuesday, Nov. 15, Automobile Mutual of America vs. 1921, Insurance Company Napoleon Mulre; 3rd Tuesday, ~ Nov. 15, 1921, The Sharwood Distiling Co., vs. Samuel Smith; lst Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1921, Oliver F. Downs vs. Samuel Mailhot ; 2nd Wednes- day, Nov. 16, 1221, Manhasset Mfg. Co., vs. Alcott D. Sayles; 1st Thursday, 2 17, 1921, Morris L. French vs. Edward Kussel; 2nd Thursday, Nov. 17, 1921, Warren Worth vs. Daniel P. Dunn et al; 3rd Thursday, Nov. 17, 1921, Rozy Zuzd- zal vs. Maurice P. Jordan; 1st Friday, Nov. 18, 1921, Arnema Ives vs. F. A. Ralston; 2nd Friday, Nov. 18, 1921, Pal- kan International Baking Co. v T. Taylor to court, special Friday, 18, 1921, George W. Hickey, Admr., Wm. Corbin, tex commissioner. Clerk Edgar M. Warner has issued the foliowing notice: To the membars of the Bar of WindhanrCounty: Joseph P. Smith of Plainfield, Conn., and Charles H. Authler of Wi have given notice of their intention to make application for admission to the bar of Connecticut and to ba examinad therefor December 30, 1921, at Hartford, and re- quests action ‘of the bar Gpon said applt- cations. There will be a bar meeting to act up- on said applications at t court room in Willimantic, Friday, Nov. 13,7 at 11 o'clock a. m. STAFFORD SPRINGS James Vaness, recently a waiter in & local restaurant, is making preparations to visit his family in Greece. Berndrd L. Mullins and Miss Julia Simons are to be married at St. Bdward's church Nov, 24 at 10 o'clock a. m. . The local Red Cross drive begins Fri- Values We're selling our goods at a smalt margin of profit; it's a way of giv- ; ing you greater value. We give your ? money back’ if you're not satisfied, Emphatic Overcoat You'll find Hart Schaffner & Marx finest Overcoats here; priced one-third lower than a year ago; exceptional values for all men; the prices are $35 $40 $45 Other Makes $22.50, 527.50 and $30.00 The H.E. Remington Co. WILLIMANTIC, CONN. day and wit continue until Thanksgiv- ing. CANTERBURY The body of Corporal Charles J. Daw- son, 22, recently arrived from overseas and was buried in his grandmother's plot in a rural cemetery in Canterbury with full military hon6fs. He was the oldest son of James and Hattie Dawson, for- merly of 558 Grant avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. He served two years in the navy and was discharged in March, 1917, with the rating of first class gun pointer. He won the highest prize for gum pointing. In September, 1917, he was drafted and sent to Camp Upton, where he was-as- signed to Company E, 306th infantry. He went overseas with the American ex- peditionary forces Easter Tuesday, 1918, and was killed in the battle of the Marne July 21, 1918. He was promoted to cor- poral July 15, but was killed before re- ceiving his papers. The body arived at CTentral Village and was taken to ‘the home of his grand- mother, Mrs. Anna Dawson. in Canter- bury. A soldier arrived with his body as guard, Several soldiers from Plain. fleld attended the funeral and taps were sounded at the grave. COVENTRY At a recent meeting of Coventry grange the following officers were elected: Mas- ter, Byron W. Hall; overseer, C. Irving Loomis; lectsurer, Mrs, Henry “' Lowd ; steward, Frankln R. Orcutt; “assistant steward, Walter 8. Havea E L. Reed; ramkeepe- Ceres, Miss Esther E. Vinton; Pomona. Mrs. C. Irving Loomis; Flora, Miss Ca~ milla Nielsen; lady assistant steward, Mrs. Walter S. Haven; member of execu- tive committee for three years, H B. Pomeroy. George Vinten: A man’s idea of a good memory is one that enables him to forget every- thing prejudicial to his own interests DISSOLVE » . Don't Foremost with New England housekeepers— HINK what this means. To change the washing habits of America’s best housewives sounds impossible, * But that is what Rinso has rub your youth away. Geta A package today. Rinso comes in two " sizes—8¢ and the big new 30c package. Lever Bros. Co., Cambridge, Mass. Your clothes soak as safely :© in Rinso as in water alone done. New England women eagerly adopted this new product that means such an enormous saving of energy and time. They use Rinso week after week, counting on it to save them the hardest work of washday—the rubbing. . In two years Rinso has become the foremost laundry soap product with New England women. Rinso is so rich in pure, cleansing materiais that it loosens and dissolves all the dirt from even the heaviest pieces of the weekly wash. Nothing but the dirtiest spots need to be rubbed and these just lightly. of Rinso was sold onl‘fi two years dgo