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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
66e STORE Thanksgiving Sale of Linens
Don't Forget That This Store Has Long Been Famous for Its Napery of Distinction.

The festivities attending New Eng lands great feast day require long preparation and planning. We can assist in making this day one of pleas ure and beauty through the offerings of this store. Here may be found everything needed in Linen for the beautiful decorations for the festive board. Our great Linen Department with it's immense stock, selected with the utmost deliberation from the best mills of the old world. You may pay as much or as little as you like for Linens here, in either case yeu'n be thOrously satisfied with your bargain. Our Linens are always of the ehoie- est grades and the newest patterns produced.
 72-nch wide Silver Blesched Dam
 ask, regular s5c vslue-sale price .
 yard Sic. 72-nch Silver Bleached Damask. value
 s1.OO-Ssle price 75e. 72-fucli Bleached Table Damssk--yard
 s9e.
 22-ineh Napkins to match - dozen
 s2.5o.
 72-lnch Bleached Fine Damask -
 yard S1oo. 22-inch Bleached Napkins to match
 dozen s2.5o. 72-inch Double Damask. new designs
 yard s1.5o. 24-inch Napkins to match dozen
 S4oo.'
 Bleached Damask sets. handsome pat terms. yards by 2ls, with 2O-inch
 Napkins to match-set $500. Bleached Damask Sets. extra heavy
 cloth. ? yards by 2is. 24-inch Nap
 kins to match. value 5000 - Sale
 price a set s7.5o. Bleached Damask Cloths. 2 yards by 2h. value s2.5O - Sale price each
 $l.7e.
 A few extra fine Cloths. scslloped for
 round table. good size - ABOUT HALF PRICE. Silver BSeaehed Napkins, hemmed
 ready for use. s1.5O perdozen-Ssle
 price S1.1e,
 Special lot or fine 22-inch Napkins,
 value s9.5O - Sale price dozen
 st.s5-value $s.5O, Sale price a dozen
 $2.ee.
 Very fine assortment of Pringed Doll
 ies, extra good value at SIPS, $1.5o
 and $500 a dozen. S2-inch Tea Cloths, hemstitched. value
 S1.5O-sale price each s5e. Hemstitched Tray Cloths, value 5sc- Sale price each 25c. Hemmed Tray Cloths. value 25c-sale
 price each 1ec.
 Full line Of sideboard scarfs. in all
 sizes.
 Hemstitch Doylies and Tea Cloths
 from inches to SS inches. Asbestos Mats. with or without ccv-
 CTS. in all sizes round or oval 5l-inch Table Psdding-per yard 5se. 54-mch Knitting Padding-per yard
 75c.
 54-inch Quilted Padding - per yard
 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
AT BROADWAY THEATER.
Clara Turner and Company.

The bill presented by Clara Turner and her company at Broadway theater on Thursday ecening was Thief in the House, which was capably given Clara Turner as usual, making the most of her role. while Miss DeVille and Miss Delmore pleased. Mir. Ham, mOEd's work as the old man was very good. while the others aided in the success by their support.
 This afternoon the company will play Mary and tonight the bill is A Merry Widows Romance. It will be amateur night also.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
WEDDING.
Maxon-Shepherd.

At o'clock Wednesday evening. at the parsonage of the Second Congre gational church, Rev. Dr. l.. l.. West united in marriage Harold c. Maxon and Florence L. Shepherd, both Of New London. The groom is the son Of MT and Mrs George W. Maxon of New London and has been employed by Rogers domestic laundry in this city. The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Shepherd of New London. in which city they will live.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
WHIST BY FoREsTERs.
Court Sachem Conducted the Evening
 of PIeasure-Prize Winners.

An enjoyable evening of whist, with twenty-five tables playing, was given Thursday evening in Foresters' hall by Court Sachem, No. 94 F'oresters. Those who carried off the pretty prizes offered were the following: Firsts- David Farrell, 42, a comb and brush; Mrs. Mary Piche, 46, handbag: sec onds-William Supa, 40. pocket. knife: Miss Leonard AZ. a hatpin; consolations Leclair, 6, stat ue; Mrs. Selfred Lecroux, ', a cup and saucer
 Refreshments were served by AiF and Miss Ward, and the committee from the court conducting the whist was Joseph R. Portelance. Henry Clemens. Cornelius Kennedy, Frank Sylvia and Fred Cartier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Dance in [. A. B. Hall.

Tn T. A. B. hall on Thursday even- ing a special social attended by more than 75 couples was given by the Maher & Kennedy dancing classes and a fine Tt)gramme was enjoyed for which the Norwich orchestra played. Julian l.. M. Harris was general man. ager, Henry P. Beausoleil, master of ceremonies, and the following com prised the reception committee: Joseph Wooley, Howard Larkin. E. Rogers, w. H. Hopkins and w Maffitt
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
poas Fiaht Stuffed Bear.

stuffed bear which stands In front of a fur store on Franklin street has the dogs which happen to see it all bristling up with fight. but few dare to come very close to the bear. A bulldog that growled and circled around the bear at a distance of about ten feet furnished amusement for a crowd on Thursday. but when some- iOdy made an unusual noise the bull took to his heels and disappeared into m alley as if dozen bears were after him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
TROLLEY WIRE BROKE.
Dropped Into Main Street in Front of Shannon Building Annex = No One Struck or Injured.

At S.3o o'clock Thursday afternoon the trolley wire over the south track in Main street broke in front of the Shannon building annex and dropped to the ground. causing some sputter- ing. A dog happened to get shock and went crying up Main street. No one was struck and there happened to be no one passing there, either on the walk or in the street, at the time.
 The repair car was soon on hand and had the wire back in place. Traffic was not delayed. as the cars were sent out over the north track until the re- hairs were made
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Auto Struck Horse in the Head,

An automobile driver making fast time along the Broadway speedway on Thursday, above the watering trough took a reckless chance by trying to Iass too close to a team that was turn ing around and just slid by under the horses head. The touring car banged the horse in the chin. dazing him Tor a few minutes and leaving some scratches to show on the car. The auto driver was man with Tna- chine that was No. CSS06.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
THREE ANNIVERSARIES
 CELEBRATED.
Two Weddings and One Birthday ob-
 servances at New London.

Mrs Herbert D. Rogers of this city was in New London Thursday at the home of her mother. Mrs. Louis B. Mason, of No. 3G Ashcraft road. it be- ing the fifty-second anniversary of Mrs. Mason's birthday and the anni- versary of Mrs. Rogers wedding. IL was also the wedding anniversary of Sherwood Mason, brother of Mrs. Rog- CTS.
 There was big celebration of the triple anniversary and many were in attendance including Mrs. Fred Tur- ner of Gales Ferry. Mrs. Curtis Will COX of Jewett City. Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Douglass of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Found a Suit Case.

On Tuesday night a suit case was picked up in Broadway in front of the residence of Charles Bard. It was found in the street and an express tag on it showed the name of P. J. Howard of Moosup. It was taken to police sta ton. but nothing has been heard from the owner. It is supposed 1t was lost out of a wagon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Eighteen Boats Hauled Out.

Eighteen launches and power boats are now housed for the winter at the Chelsea Boat club, four small ones be- ing placed on the floor of the boathouse and the others in the big shed. The landing float is still out in the water in front of the boathouse, but the sea- son for river sports is about over.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Papsr 1s1 Years Old.

Regarding the oldest papers printed. Mrs. A. l.. Blizzard of Columbia writes The Bulletin that she has copy of the New England Weekly Journal. dated Monday, April s. 172S. which was printed inf Boston by $. Kneeland and T. Green at the printing house on Queen street
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
SAMUEL BLiNpERMAN.
 MADE DISTRICT DEPUTY.
Named for Norwich City Lodge, No. 62, c. B. A., Succeeding Herman Aiofsin. ,s~

According to the official register of the appointments made by Grand Master Samuel Dorf of the order Ol Birth Abraham Samuel Blinderman ef this city has been named as the dis trict deputy grand master Tor Nor wich City lodge. No. 62. The appoint ment is for two years. and succeeds Herman Alofsin who had been the ca- pablo district deputy for the previous ten years In succession. Mir. Alofsin is
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Sold RIaek Pe;nt Property.

Joseph T. Cruttenden of Norwich and Crescent Beach has sold the prop erty at Fair Haven in the Black Point district which he recently purchased from Mrs Matilda Gardner to a New York family who will use it for sum- mer home.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Grading at State Hospital.

The rough grading at the Norwich state hospital grounds has been com pleted by A. Brazos, the contractors, and when the resurfacing with soil is completed in the spring the grounds will be in excellent shape.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Police Have overcoats.

For the first time this fall the police men were given orders Thursday night to put on their overcoats and they were not uncomfortable along after midnight, when the thermometer got down to about A.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Putting Up New Clock.

The standard for the handsome clock which is to. be placed in front of the Plaut Cadden building is being erected If win stand directly in front of the entrance to tho building, having standard in the curb.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
No Need for Alarm

The heavy rumbling noise heard at midnight and coming from the east proceeded from William Randolph Hearst making up his mind as to what he'll run for next time. = Louisville Courier Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Mystic.-Ernest ROssie has arrived from Germany for visit of several weeks in Mystic. Mr. Rossie is mem- Der of the firm of the Rossie Velvet
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Open House PinoehIe.

Members of Open House are arrang- ing to start pinochie tournament Charles H. Whaley is chairman and ex- poets to get the tourney organized next Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
0lle Bullftill. Norwich, Friday, Nov. 1s, 1909.
VARIOUS MATTERS

The cold wave makes the merchants happy.
 There was snow furry early on. Thursday evening.
 Fox and rabbit hunters are. hoping for snow by Thanksgiving.
 Wednesdays. rain pleased the state tobacco growers and most of the crops were taken down from the poles.
 The temperature early Thursday morning lacked degrees of the freez- ing point, but keen wind made out, door work tedious
 The state board of education is send ing out Connecticut public library doc ument No. 6, Thanksgiving Sugges- tions and References.
 People in the subuIbs whose wells have long been dry caught considera- ble rainwater on, Wednesday, but are hoping for other showers soon.
 At N. D. Sev1n's store, visitors have been admiring the beautiful blossoms of French artichoke, of delicate law ender spines in a brown husk.
 Twenty-Five candidates took the exarriDation in dentistry before the state dental commission in Hartford Wednesday and Thursday. Among the candidates was one woman.
 Ctonuactiir1Yf s1fx-ie;opS Gone of yTafar ans. continues to make gains in mem bership. On May 31, the official figure was 669, while now it is about 1,100,, gain of more than 400 in less than six months.
 At the eleventh annual meeting of the Connecticut Association of Fire Insurance agents in Bridgeport We'd nesday, James L. Case of Norwich was elected county member of the ex- ecutive committee.
 State Secretary Charles D. Hine has had issued in pamphlet form that portion of his report relating to school boards and their duties and the pam phlet is being. sent out by the state board to town boards of education.
 Henry A. Maine of Ledyard, who is 95 years of age. has been visiting rel atives at 53 Pearl street, New Ha- ven, for several days. MT. Maine is great admirer of Roosevelt and hopes that he may live long enough to vote for him again.
 Word has been sent out, that a / d1or. rl1O t,f book agent selling set of lectures, is working among the school teachers in the east The publishers of the works say that he is offering to sell the books for $1O a set or for any amount that he can get.
 The executive committee of the State Firemen's association held a meeting in Chief Snagg's office in Waterbury Wednesday afternoon, and passed vote to hold the next convention of the association in Waterbury next summer. The date of the convention was not decided upon.
 Roman Catholic laymen of Connec- Geut having desired to attend spirit ual retreats at the Jesuit villa on Keyser island, off Norwalk, in prep aration for Christmas, weeks re- treat will open November 26, and an- other December r. The time will be devotedNto prayer, meditation and oth- CT spiritual exercises. The preacher will be the Rev. T. J. Shealy, s. J., of New York, who preached so eloquently at the reopening of St. Patrick's church, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Made Others Work Overtime.

Harriman's secretary says that he never used profane language. He was the cause of an abundance of it in others.---Nashville American.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
Earninu a carneqie Medal.

Every one is asking what is the matter with Jeffries Davis. He has not prayed in weeks.-Charleston News and Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
PERSONAL

Adams F. Carroll was Mantle and Crescent Beach visitor Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Frank E. Fitch who has been i'll for several weeks with the humps at his home on Hedge avenue, is recov- ering.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

to Norwich. where he is to be employ ed in a hotel.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

turned from business trip in Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Mrs. William F. Jones and son oi Pearl street and her father, Irving J Willis, have returned after few days visX in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

THERE Is. DO aavsrtisinE msaiw. In Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bull ictin for business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Wednesdays rain pleased the state tobacco growers and most of the crops were taken down from the poles.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
LUMBER

The best to be had and at the right prices too Remember we always carry a big line Of Shingles. Csil ts up and let us tell you about our stock
 H. F. & A. ]. pAWLEY. novlSd
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

H. F. Parker is in Poughkeepsie for several days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Fox and rabbit hunters are. hoping for snow by Thanksgiving.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19
incidents in Society

 II. F Parker is in Poughkeepsie for several days
 Mrs. sEdmand Munroe Benson enter tained the Wednesday Bridge club this week. s
 Miss Osgood. Miss Martha Osgood and Miss Mabel :. Webb are spend- ing several days in New York.
 Mrs. John F.. Hawkins gave the first of two afternoons of bridge at Ma brey's on Thursday. The decorations were. chrysanthemums. The first prize, a lalf-dozen after dinner coffee cups and saucers. was won by Mrs. Ben jamin P. Green. Mrs Walter II. Gal lup received the second prize a cut glass bonbOn dish: the third. lemon fork. went to Mrs. Allen F. Bidwel. and the consolation prize, a china cracker jas was awarded Mrs. N. Douglas Serin. After the playing. re- treatments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

The temperature early Thursday morning lacked degrees of the freez- ing point, but keen wind made out, door work tedious.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

There was a snow furry early on Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Rev. P. c. Wright is recovering well from his recent attack of grip. He was able to conduct the prayer meet ing Thursday night at the Central Baptist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

People in the subuIbs whose wells have long been dry caught considera- ble rainwater on, Wednesday, but are hoping for other showers soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

The state board of education is send ing out Connecticut public library doc- ument No. 6. Thanksgiving Sugges- tions and References
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

At N. D. Sevfn's store, visitors have been admiring the beautiful blossoms of a French artichoke, of delicate law ender spines in brown husk.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Mir. and Mrs. Curtis Douglass and son William of Norwich and MT. and Mrs. Melvin Mason of Mantle were guests Wednesday of MT. and Mrs. Lois B. Mason of New London
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Twenty-Five candidates took the exarnliDation in dentistry before the state dental commission in Hartford Wednesday and Thursday. Among the candidates was one woman.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

le cold wave makes the merchants
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

The executive committee of the State Firemen's association held a meeting in Chief Snagg's office in Waterbury Wednesday afternoon, and passed a vote to hold the next convention of the association in Waterbury next summer. The date of the convention was not decided upon
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Connecticut divisions, Sons of Veter- ans, continues to make gains in mem bership. On May 31, the official figure was 669, while now it is about 1,100.. a gain of more than 400 in less than six months.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-19

Word has been sent out, that a 'swindler, who represents himself as a book agent selling a set of lectures, is working among the school teachers in the east. The publishers of the works say that he is offering to sell the books for $10 a set or for any amount that he can get.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-25

T.. c. Rice returned yesterday from
trip to Moosehead Lake
A son has been born to the wife of
Peter Cary.
Napoleon ST. Peters, the inventor and
patentee of the sanding machines and
fertilizer sewers manufactured by the
Dirigo Manufacturing Co. has recently
had a number. of models returned. from
the patent office, on all of which pa
tents had been granted. Among them
is car Ventlator, an electric device
for mail boxes hay tedder, and an
improved sanding machine. the new
patent being On an attachment for
adjusting the amount used by a lever
handled by the man in the drivers seat.
But the most novel article among them
is the hublcss and spokeless wheel in
tended for wagons, wheelbarrOws, etc
Mr. St Peters has also applied the
same principal, and thinks successful-
ly to bicycle in which the rider sets
inside of the big wheel.
Dr. c. F. Kidder left for Portland
asst night to accompany the members
of the Name Dental. Association t.
Peaks Island today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Everton, Mr.
and Mrs Fred Vickery and Miss Flora
Everton Of Auburn formed an auto
party that visited Mrs. Fred Scott at
Benton Station one day this week.
Deputy Sheriff John M. Eastman o
Benton Station, has been on a trip tC
Bangor and Old Town this week. Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-25
MIN Hku,
Mr.. White Lands Salmon
Weighing Ten Pounds.
Trolley League Season MlII
Open Here Tomorrow.
Officer Of the Day, Capt. SAVAGE
0tslisthrop People and Guests.

Mrs. E. P. Libby and Miss Dora Libby
spent yesterday in Waterville.
Miss Lucia Chandler has returned from
Stoughton, Mass, and is visiting her pa
rerts, Mr.. and Mrs. Gorham Chandler.
Mrs. E. H. Penniman attended the
Commencement exercises at Hebron
Academy Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald C. McIlroy left
yesterday on trip to Boston.
Nj. Witte, who is stopping at Big Pine
point. caught 10-pound salmon in Lake
Maranacook yesterday.
Mrs. e. r. Leaird and children are visit
ing relatives in Wayne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Leech and son
Eifred of Sturtevant Hill went to Bridg-
ton yesterday, where they will visit rela-
tives. From there Mr.. Leech will go to
Boston, where he has accepted a position
Mrs. Addie Schilinger is visiting rela-
tives in Sebago
MI and Mrs. II. p Miller and their
daughter, Miss Mermie Miller, who is at
home from Holliston, Mass, are attend
ing Commencement exercises at Bates
College.
The Trolley League season will open In
Winthrop tomorrow afternoon, when the
Winthrop team will cross bats with Gar
diner. Strong interest is being evinced in
are very glad to have a good baseball at
traction at home once more. The team
will not lack for support
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-25
FAIRFIELD.

The regular monthly meeting of the
w. c. r. q. was held in the Baptist
vestry Thursday afternoon. The time
was devoted mainly to the observance
of Flower Mission day. After devo
ticnal exercises, five new mepbors Were
received. Mrs. G. c. Hatch read a
sketch of the life of Miss Jennie
Cassidy former superintendent OF
the flower mission work. This was fol-
lowed by reading by Mrs. W. G. At
wood, 1.-The. Blossoms of the Beati-
tudes," reading by Mrs. Cleveland. '.The
Nilsson Of Flowers" reading by Mrs
Bachelor, Lessons In Life" 1t was
voted to hold the next meeting, which
occurs in four weeks at the Baptist
vestrv New song books. The Temple
lSongster," have been received and were
used at the meeting.
Mrs. o. A McFadden has gone to
Portland.
Miss Frances Gates went to Rich
mOnd yesterday.
Landlord. George L. Woodwork Of
The Gerald went to Augusta and Is.
land Park yesterday.
DIR. w. II. Miller went to Portland
yesterday to attend the meeting of the
fMaine Dental association =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-25
EARMINGDAEE.

ii Rev r. w. Plant If Gardiner will
preach at the brick church on
High street at 2.3o Sunday afternoon.
Tha members of Cobbosseecontee
Grange will attend in body. :
The children of Frank Cusick of Gar
liner James. Harold and florence, We're
entertained Wednesday by their house
keeper. Nellie Alger at the home of her
mother at the Collins farm. A picnic
dinner vas enjoyed. Several children
in the neighborhood were present and
enjoyed the musical program in the
Afternoon.
Frank Smith. Rates 10. who has been
home for a few days. returned Thurs
day to Lewiston and Will go today to
Lawrence. Mass. where he has accept
ed position for the summer.
. Miss Ada Bradford of Auburn has
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. I. w
Smith fer few days, returning home
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-25
.FoRFREE AIDES
EMr. HARVARD Of SnoN-ftazzard Co
Approves Senator; Frye's Stand.

r. p. Hazard of the Snow-Hazzard
Shoe Co, in an interview with a re-
porter for the Kennebec Journa
Thursday, had the following to say
concerning the recent action of Con.
gress on the hide and leather. .schad-
uie of the tariff bill: y.
We are extremely gratifiede at the
position taken by Senator William r
Frye in favor of free hides: The BUSH
ness OF boot and shoe notwithstanding
Is one of the principal Industries of
Gardiner. Approaching this fact the
Gardiner Board of Trade at a meeting
held some time ago voted to reaies;
the senators and Representatives, in
Congress from Maine to support free
hides. The position taken by Senator
Frye, as shown by the recent vote on
the free hides proposition in the SEN
ate Is extremely pleasing to the bust
ness interests of Gardiner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-25
A Pleasant Visit from the
Sir knights 1enp|ar
OF Trinity conmantery and
I Guests from Lewiston.
officer Of the Day, Capt. Savage.
Fufloughs--.0ther Notes.

Trinity Commandery of Lewiston with
the Sir knights of the Lewiston Com
nandery as guests, paid the Home a visit
yesterday, seven Electric cars being used
o transport the party. They arrived here
1t II o'clock and upon detraining formed
n double rank and marched to headquar-
-ers, where they We're received by Col.
Richards and his staff and then passed in
'eview by the line Of veterans on Rock
and avenue.
The march terminated at the band
;tand, where the Communicates were
Gassed on each side of the stand, where
hey witnessed the veterans pass in re-
Jew, after which the parade was dis
Kissed and the'Sir Knights were escorted
all points of interest about the Home.
The party left for Augusta at 1880, hav-
ng enjoyed a very pleasant visit.