Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 25, 1922, Page 8

ow ch is publist ity charter pre al charter revision commis September, believe is a this city is desirous th ould inform themselve ovision of the new chart hey may be weil qualified Bulletin the com- d for the ich has been actively at work st ey in formulating charter well Yote intelligently upon it When it comes up at the regular June city election which wili be on Monday, June 5. Following the will of the citizens, s expressed by a large majority vote In the last city meeting in favor of a revision of the charter of Norwich, Mayor H. M. Lerou, appointed a non- partisan board of nine citizens as the charter revision commission. This was done at a June meeting of the com- mon council, which concurred in the appointment, and the commission or- ganized for its work at a meating in September by electing Charles D. Noyes as chairman and selecting Wes- ton C. Pullen as secretary. Those on the commission were Charles D. Noyes, Corporation counsel Edwin W. Higgins, Ex-mayor T. C. Murphy, Martin F. Jensen, John M. Lee, James C. Macpherson, Thomas J. Kelly, Frank H. Pullen, and John W. McKinley. They have given many hours to the work of preparing the new charter, studying the charters of other cities and adapting their provisions where they found them advisable. The com- pleted charter which they now pre- sent for Norwich i8 one which has the unanimous approval of the nine com- missioners after long and painstaking study and work in the weekly meet- ings which they have held since Sep- tember. The commissioners expect that be- tween now and election day in June, the citizens will become acquainted with the provisions of the proposed new charter 8o that when they come to vote on it, they will be able to do so with the full knowledge that such an important matter deserves. 0- at o8 or to FORECLOSE FOR $108,194 ON NOANK SHIPYARD on the Noank Morse, prop- ¢ foreclosure Charles W. ven by Judge Ch y a claim of Jennie , for & mort- t $96.688, th 1 gadgment b belng for $108.194. Ju set for sale under t for foreclosure entered of Chesterfield again ed committes 1 and P. Hall Shurts e place on May 3. - Duca of on the motion of & mort- case of Wil- of parts unknown for » Bast Lyme. Thos. on r and David E. Pow were appointed appraisers. t of National Bank of Com- er in the case of Hillhouse and FASHION FAVORS BED DRESSES FOR THE JUNIORS THIS SEASON Shoppers notice this season the prom- incnce given red frocks in the stocks of dealers, the gay offerings being design- el for misses from 14 to 20. These cheery models come in varying fabrics, chiefly in crepes of different weaves and welghts . Crepes figure largely, too, in the gar- ments designed for women's Wear, ap- pearing in smart three-plece costumes, wraps, cades and afternoon gowns. Fre- quently the designers combine crepe With sk or some of the movelty weaves. Nolable among the suit display are models with the natty box coat, which is going to be among the leaders this sea- son. The two-plece tallleurs of this cut are developed in pleot twill, ploquetine, twill cord, etc., many of the jaunty coats having braid trimming on sleeves and skirt to correspond with the trimming of the short, narrow dress skirt. An appealing fabric offered this &pring for wraps and coats 18 arabella, which n- ne he st of A s against osue develops well. SfTk fringe or bands of Agostine Di Noto of Los Angeles owners | braid, touches of rich embroidery, effec- of the Highland armrtment in Granite |tive silk stitching, chenflle and pipinge apartments in Granite street, was accept- |are among the favored trimmings. 24 by the court. The report showed that | Novelties in coat sleeves are the new the recever had collected $2,684.16 In [Chinese sleeve, while the raglan or set- ne Juuary, Pebruary and |in sleeve appears on other swagger gar- nd hed expended § e on hand of $1 al in two weeks in the case of Ladd vs Brown Order of notice was granted In the case Duca, et al. a of O'Leary e case of Wilson ége took the papers. 263.34, leav- as per stipulation was en- case of the First Congrega- rch of Norwich against Chmiel- to prosecute were ordered nore specific statement A contimuance for 30 days for defend- ments, This Is the time to inspect these smart articles of apparel, while stocks are full- est und freshest. Get a hint from The Rulletin’s advértisers todsy as to where the newest apparel is obtalnable. RED CROSS HOME SERVICE UNDER UNITED WORKERS NOW The office of the Home Service Section of the American Red Cross, since the first of tha month. has been in the Unit- ed Workers Houss, No. 9 Washington street. Miss Wdith Moran, and her as- vs s - . ~y the case |Sistant, Miss Dorothy Brown, are carry- e Niten ot ol and & mo- |Ing on the work in the Family Welfare o e exhibits was granted in the | department. The work has not changed case of lia, et al vs Twomey. A demurrer and motion to expunge Was argued case of Butts. sharehold- took the which to file answers zs in the cases of Grill terson vs Paterson, exr. cite in mew party defenda od tn 0ddo, et al, w Cruttenden. Christopher L, Avery assigne for trial London next week. the session and LICENSING OF DOGS 1S READY TO BEG ] S. Holbrook licensing Hartford which wh he dogs t! those of the wh vs King, et al, and the judge the case of Lomas & Net- nge and for more par- ~re denled in the case in the duperior court Next week the trial of the ably take up the year accord- about their in character and is under the direction of the Atlantic Division of the Ameri- ¢an Red Cross. The change is merely one of location and personnel. Upon the resignation of Miss Edith M. Rockwell, the executive committee of the Red Cross asked that the work might be carried on by this. department. The United ‘Workers_agreed to assume this addition- al responsibility in the social work of our city, or v nt LIEUT. CROKER IN 303D MOTOR, TRANSPORT CO. By special orders from Hartford head- quarters of the 76th division, U. 8. A, Second Lieutenant John Francis Camp- bell, Q. M. R. C., 76 Oxford street, Hart- tord, Conn,, is transterred from the 303d Motor Transport Company to the 302nd Wagon Company, 76th Division, U. S. A. The following quartermaster reserve corps officers are assigned to units of the 76th Division ‘Train, 76th Division, U. S. A., as indicated: 301st Motor Transport Co—First Lieut. Harry Joseph Audette, 353 How- ard avenue, New Haven, Conn. 301st Wagon Co—Second Lieut. Ed- ward Achille Pilon, post office box 610, Collinsville, Conn. 303rd Motor Transport Co.—Second Lieut. Henry Lawrence Croker, 12 Hunt- ington avenue, Norwich, Conn, ed he ~ 18 of a en he ite with their ! BT selves to| It is just as well to forget some of the ek hair sh promises people make you. CHARLES D. NOYES | Chafrman of Commission WESTMINSTER St. Mark 8: 38, “Whosoever, therefore, shall be ashamed of Me and My words, —— of him also shall the Son of Man be ashamed when He cometh in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels” was the pastors text Sunsay morning, an earnest appeal for the deécision to live| the Christ life, to unite with 'the local church and live the vows then assumed. The subject for the midweek prayer hour at home altars Wednesday was Following the Redeemer, St. Luke 9: 23; | in sacrifice; v. 48, in love for others; in | neighborliness, St. Luke 10: 17-37; in prayer, St. Luke 10:' 38-42 with - 1 1-13; justice and mercy, Si. Luke 1j: 42. Prayer for all workers for Christ in hard places, in this and other lands, and for those for whom they work. The speakers in the Westminster Hill contest last week and titles of their se- lections. were as follows: Kipling's Re- cessional, Viola Bennett; The Rising ~f . (24 L ‘Norwich Charter Proclamation 3 BY To the Electors of the City of Norwich, Connecticut : The Charter Cinnm'!uion for the City of Norwich authorized by_vote of ‘the electors of the city on June - 6th, 1921, and appointed by the Mayor and Court of Common Council on June 10, 1921, to draft a new charter for said city, all by authority and under the pro- visions of Chapter 24 of the general statutes of this state, have under date of March 17th, 1922, filed with me a proposed new charter for said city, which follows herewith : This propdsed new charter, so submitted and as it appears herein, will be submitted to th= electors | of the city for their approval or disapproval at the reg- ular city election to be held on Monday, June 5th, 1922. The vote will be taken by voting machines. Those electors favoring the adoption of this proposed new charter will vote “Yes,” those opposed will vote “No” on said machines on the question—*Shall the proposed charter as submitted to the Mavor be adopted as a new charter for the city 7 H. M. LEROU, Mayor of the City of Norwich, Connzciicut. Dated at Norwich, Connecticut, this 18th day of March, 1922. : (The ‘complete proposed Charter is published in this issue of The Bulietin, beginning on page 9) 1776, Annie Hagopian; Sheridan’s Ride, Malvina Margitis; Inchcape Rock, -Julia Green; The Fatherland, Douglas Mac- Leod; Incident in Life of Napoleon, Alice Hagoplan; The Children's Hour, Izola Page; Old Ironsides, Isabelle Green. | Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sherman of Har- risville, R. 1, came by automopile Sat- urday to visit Mrs. Sherman’s mother, Mrs. Charles Robbins. Laura Bennett, daughter of Mrs. Robbins, accompanted | them on their return trip, expecting to | make her home with her sister. | Allen Moody and Clarence Joslyn came to the Moody house in honor of the speaking last week but wero miot able to return as planned, as Mr. Moody-had an attack of grip, from which he is recov- ering. A eneak thief—indisations point'to an automobillst—took a new 50 foot rope and a bucket which Frank S. Linnell had just put at his well on the.old Hulin place. On hearing that thedr mother had sold her place, Mrs. Robert Finley, Mrs. Jack Silverman and Mrs. Vera Lee of New York and Mrs Louise Raymond of Dan. ielson, daughters of Mrs. Rosenzwelg, came to Rosedale to help break uo the home, and they and other members of | the family were guests at the Coulter home much of the time until the follow- ing Sunday afternoon. ¥ Westminster Hill school has lost two pupils by the return of Goodwin Lee to New York and Simona Raymond to her mother in Danfelson. ‘Westminster had no school Friday, as the teacher was taking the state examl- nations at Willimantic. A highly interesting spelling bee was held last Thursday evening at the Ray- | mond schoolhouse, open to those caring | to participate, regardless of age. Helen | Rinkenen was reported best speller of the pupils and Mrs. George Dunn of the adults. A social time with refreshments concluded the even'ng after adjournment to the William Davis home next door. Gayhead school has Its speaking con- test next Thursday to determine who may enter the town contest to be held early in Avril Miss Marjorie Russell, teacher at Westminster Hill, spent the week end at her home in Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs. Georgz Dunn of Daniel- son are visiting Mrz. Dunn’s parents, Mr. and Mrs Charles Lawson. Mrs. Byron Zingham_who was ill after her sad hurry trip to New York state, is recovering. The Windham County Minsters' unfon met In Woodstock with Rev. F. B, Har- rison Tuesday of “last week. One of the topics discussed was Our Bloc System, Introduced in able fashion by Rev. Wil- liam Fryling pastor at Wauregan. Gearge Graff is working in A. Ben- nett's sawmlll at Black Hill. Mrs. Minnie - Davis, - sister of A: A. Bennett. is recovering from a serious at- tack of grip cold. Saturday morning word was brouzht to MacLeod's store that a -bonfire near the Koch place had gotten beyond con- trol and the wind was drivin it toward the house. A boy was sent around speed- ily and as most of the men proved to be : absent elsewhere, help was summoned by telephone and church bell. The fire was controlled before it reached any of the buildings. ‘Word has been recetved from Mrs. that we are enabled t. o offer HOURIGAN BROS. Fine Furniture THE SPRING DISPLAY now assembled on our floors is offered under the most favorable auspices which conditions have permitted for many years. Therefore, we not only emphasize the beauty and grace of the designs submitted, but also the fact Hourigan’s Quality Dependable Furniture in new designs from period and other motifs AT HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE PRICES. SUITES AND SEPARATE PIECES ‘FOR THE DINING ROOM, BEDROOM AND LIVING ROOM. HOURIGAN BROS. COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS 62-66 MAIN STREET, NORWICH EDWIN W. HIGGINS Corporation Counsel WESTON C. PULLEN Secretary of Commission Tonnesson, a former re$ident, now living with her family in Baltic, that the trio has been influenza, respectively, but are way to recovery. Mrs. Clarence Bengtson, in “East Harf- ford, Wedn York, spent the week end at his home here. guest at Longview last week. Xavier Blain Saturday evening. Dancing and refreshments wer was remarkable ‘for the many men in attendance. lies, the Deans and Millers. spending a weeir With her sister-in-law, Mrs. C. H. Tate, entertained over Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Dimon. week with Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Scoville, in Portland. been staying with their uncle, Ch two months, in_Waterford. ited the family of her brother, C. Payson, one day this week, home of her.nephew in' Willimantic, GALES FERRY The concluding lesson in dress-form making was given by Miss Gladys B. Stratton of the extension department of the Commecticut - Agriculturai college mi the Country clubr “house “here ‘Tuesday, { March 21. Miss Edith Mason, clothing | specialist from the coilege, Will meet the | class for the remainder of the lessons— April 7, 14 and 21—at the clubhouse. Wednesday afternoon the home nurs- ing class held its meeting at the Coun- try club house undeér the direction of } Miss Qakley, when the seven lessons pre- viously given were reviewed and lessons in first aid given. A beautiful specimen of Amarvllis or Barbadoes lily is attracting much atten- tion at the home of Mrs Harmon L. Perkins. The plant has three large flowers in a cluster' on the stalk and very like velvet, with the color a brilliant orange scarlet, with exquisite green and white throat. Mr.-and Mrs. Willlam D. Allen of Long Cove celebrated the 18th birthday of thelr daughter, Miss Gertrude -Allen, on ‘Wednesday, when they entertained at dinner their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. H. Irving Collins, and cf dren, Virginia and Thomas, of Allyn's Point. _Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins visited her daughter, Mrs. William Harris, and fam- ily. and her- son, Allyn L. Perkins, and tamily in Groton Thursday. Miss Katherine Johnston of Phiiadel- phia is the guest of Mr. and M: 4 H. Sin- glewood Bisbing at their home near Red Top. ' C. A. Snyder of the submarine base supplied for Carl B. Lawson, second trick operator, at thé Gales Ferry station Tuesday and Wednesday. Prizes were won by Frank Roarke of Norwich at whist, Mrs. Robert Black- well. and Samuel Lester at pinochle at the card party given under the auspices of the Country club in the clubhouse Saturday evening. Friends here of Miss Katherine Clay- pool Risdon of 170 West 74th street, New York, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al- fred C. Risdon, have their summer home at Gales Ferry. note with interest her picture in last Sunday's edition of a New | York paper as a bride-to-be, in a group of three recent brides. Miss Risdon is engaged to Edward Buckleigh Lewis of that city. — The Gales Ferry Pinochle cub played the second game in the series of seven in Uncasville Wednesday evening at the home of the Misses Hewitt with the Uncasville Pinochle Chums. Uncasyilie winning, 19 to 16, making the total score 39 to 31 in favor of the Uncasville Chums.. Highest score was made by Amos Main and Fred W. Smith. Re- *freshments were served. B Advices recently received by James'A. Stoddard from his son, Albert Stoddard, who sailed on the steamer Mexican from Ban Francisco Wwith a cargo. of grain consigned to Liverpool, state they had arrived after a’' stormy passage. ' The Medican. .will leave for New York the first week in April. .| The notice of the lectures to- be given by the .Connecticut League of Women Voters, school of citizenship, -in co-oper- ation th Trinity college, .from April 6 to 8, has been posted at the village post- office. Friehds here of Charles Weideman., Q. M. clerk, U. §: M. C.. and Mrs. W%ideman are pleased to learn of the improvement in health of their young daughter, Mi dred, who has been in the Children's hospital, Philadelphia, for 15 weeks, ill with Bright's disease, and ~ has made wonderful jmprovement. Mr. Weideman 1s'now 'stationed at the marine barracks, navy yard, and his family is with him. They were residents of the village Wwhi Mr. Weideman was stationed at the sub- ) marine base. L."T. Garrison of the state board of education, reglonal supervisor, will speak in the Country club house Monday even- ing, Maroh 27, at 8 o'clock, on The Rural School of Tomorrow. Mr. Garrison Is one of the foremost authorities of the time on this subject. ill with pneumonia, grip and i1 on the | Miss O] was a_guest of her- sister, day Saive Olsen, of last week. who is employed in New Walter Marcotie of New York was a A party was held at the home of enjoyed. I party at the Ladd place Young A farew Westminster welcomes two new fami- CHESTNUT HILL Mrs. Alice Tufts of Norwich has been Rev, Charles H. Peck, of Essex, was R. H. Reynolds spent a few days last Harold and Emer. Chappell, who have Gl pell, most of the time for the past ve returned to. their home Miss Mabel Payson of Willimantic vis- Everett Mrs, Ida Tate spent Wednesday . at.the Looms Big On England’s * - Political Horizon KEYSTONE VIEW CO, NEW YORK J Sir George Younger, leader of the Unionist party, is stirring’ up opposition to Premier Lloyd' George to such an extent that he may force the fall of the Lloyd George Min- istry. It is sald that the Premier has issued an ultimatum that either he or Younger must go. Leaders of all partfes are striving to maye peace until the Genoa Confersace when, it is believed, there /Il be more ammunition for' ‘a’ general’ election. The average wage in Detroit for geperal houseworkers is from $8 to §12 a ‘week, as against $15 to 20 a year ago. 13 MARTLN .E. JENSU}N JOHN W. McKINLEY LEBANON Miss B Blakeslee has returned | from St. Joseph's hospital. Willimantic. Miss - Julia_Standish is staying for a| few days with Mrs. E. A. Hoxie. i Miss Ruth Standish is ill with -diph- | theria. . Miss Mabel Noyes has returned Home | after spending the winter with her aunt Mrs, Edward Gibbs, in East Orange, N. | Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hoxle were in South Killingly Friday to visit thetr son | A. C. Hoxe. Mr, and Mrs. Austin Wade fof Willi-| mantic spent Sunday with their daugh- | E. P. Abel | dweek prayer meeting was held | at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Booth- | | by Wednesday night. Mrs. Olve Baldwin of New Haven spent - the week end with her mother, Mrs: Mills, Mrs J. Seldman and daughter He of Oakland farm left Saturd York to attend the wedds man’s niece, Miss Ray New York. Mr. and Mrs. E. Ray Manning enter. tained a few friends at whist Saturd evening. On. account of sickness n | for New | g of Mrs. Seld- Weinstock, of in town the MRS, LULA VAHN FULTON, ARK, Suggests to Suffering Wo- nen the Road to Health Fulton, Arkansas.—*T used Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for a soreness in my side. Iwould suffer sobadly ev- ery month from my waist down that I could not be on my feet half | the time. I was not able to do my work without help. Isaw Vegetable m- | pound advertised - —lina newspaper and gave it a fair trial. NowIam able ta do my work and don’t even have a backache everymonth. I can- not praise your Vegetable Com) enough and highly recommend it to those who have troubles like mine. I .am willing for these facts to be used as a testimonial to lead all who suffer with female troubles, as Idid, to the right road to health.”—Mrs. Lura 'VANN, Box 43, Fulton, Arkansas. \ It’sthis sort of praise of Lydia E. | Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, | given by word monLhmdbyY:tber. | one woman to another, that should | causeyou to consider taking this well- | known medicine, if you are troubled | with such symptoms as painful peri- | g;ls, wgak..nmcmbfii'hnfim' Ta- . le pains In 1‘0“[' ac cannot m{ at certain times. l HEN YOU WAN: um better than through the advertising columns of The BuMetin. THOMAS J. KELLY T. C. MURPHY FRANK H. PULLEM S JAMES L. maus anrus social which was to have been held a l the parlors of Friday evening.was postponed. STERLING Mrs. C. W. Byers has the Congregational church n spending a The Mission Aid of the Baptist church : met Thursday afternoon with' Mrs. Ed-| ™o ' New London and 3y ward Nield EA The Ladies’ Aid society met Thursday Miss Ellen Neilson of Norwich spent | with Mrs James Baker. the week end with her parents, Mr. and | Brness Mott of Moosup. has o Mrs. C. Nellson. s Several from this piace attended the | Suest of Tarry il < 2 auction at Dr. Byron Sweet's in Gris | Mrs Gladys Baker of Oneco was a woid Tuesday. home over the week end. SPECIAL SPRING COATS and WRAPS, in up-to-the-minute styles and materials — values to $35.00. All the latest Spring models, in Canton Crepe, Taffeta, Crepe Knit and Satin — values to $35.00. FOR TODAY COATS DRESSES $25 wi0LE VSON:-