Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-20

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Merchants day and Clerks day are
among the products of this age OF mn
proved business conditions.
The steamer New Hampshire VIII
take the place of the steamer City Of
Lowell on the Norwich line commence
ing from New York Aug. Fl.
The steamer Chelsea did not leave
for New York Wednesday until late
in the morning on account OF the
storm.
The Connecticut men in the war
write home that army life is great,
although many of them have blistered
feet, sore backs and severe colds.
At the reunion of the Sixth regi-
ment. c. ". Wednesday, the reports
showed nine deaths during the past
year. There were "a veterans pres
ent.
In preparation for setting up the
Soldier Boy statue west Of the eapl-
fol. Hartford, the walk there is being
moved to the east. and a few trees VIII
be removed.
While the storm was disastrous in
MANY respects, the beautiful SURF u
caused along shore was admired by all
AT Block Island it was said to be es-
pecially fine.
The tenth annual cakewalk Of the
walters Of the Ocean house, Watcn
Hill this week, was success IN ev-
ery way. 1t drew a large number OF
guests and cottagers.
The new Lincoln pennies with tne
initials OF the designer eliminated are
being received in the various cities OF
the state, but not in sufficient quaint
ties for public distribution.
The celebration of Columbus day
October IL, which has been made
legal holiday by the present legisla'
ture will be observed in fitting
manner by the Italians of the state
Connecticut painters and wall papel
men are attending the national con
vention of wall paper designers il
| New York this week, and as result
more new styles may be put on TIL
market.
Owners. as is usual at this tim
of the year, have complaints concern
ing fruit and vegetable stealing. Al
ready one case has appeared In tn
city court, and many others have beel
| settled more quietly.
Department Commander Georg
Haven of the Connecticut department
returned to New London Wednesda
night from Salt Lake City after at
tending the national encampment. II
had an enjoyable time.
| U. S. Consul George f. Eager an
family, who have been spending tn
past six weeks at Pine Grove, left o
Wednesday for New Haven, and o
Saturday will sail for Barmen, Gel
many, where he is consul.
The report comes from the wester
part of the state that not in veal
have apples of such poor quality bee
seen. Peaches, pears and other hon
raised fruits show up well, but apple
are scarce, knotty and undersizhed.
The New London County. Historic
society reports a greater number
visitors at its home this year than e.
er before. The register contain
names of persons from al lparts
the country and even from other coul
. tries.
B. F. Williams, vice president
( the Groton and Stonington troll
A road said Wednesday in Norwich tn
] the Old Mystic extension of the trc
ley road viii be finally connected wi
the Norwich and Westerly road
), Lantern Hill.
The Bristol Gun club has decided
hold a state shoot this year at thu
grounds in East Bristol, on Wedne
: day. September Land will be attend
by crack shots from all sections
the state. A sheepbake will be he
the same day.
Miss Jeanette WEIGH. daughter
Mrs. Charles C. Welch of Denver, c.
and a graduate of Smith college.
came the bride of DIR. Henry S. Del
son Of Denver Thursday at Gee
= beach, where the Welches are spen
ing the season.
The New York. New Haven & Hal
ford railroad is about to begin tho
ough campaign against "car hoppin
and the detective force of the road v
devote it's spare time arresting m
and boys whom they find riding
freight trains.
Lincoln pennies will not serve
purpose of five cent piece in the
stations of the Southern New Engls
company, as officers Of that compa
made a test OF several toll stations q
the penny would not deceive the CT
trail operator.
k, A fruit growers outing and fl
meeting of the Connecticut Pomolo
y cal society will be held at the CO
necticut Agricultural college, Stor
: Tuesday and Wednesday, August
and 20, 1909. All who are interest
whether members of the society or Il
|. have been invited and the best fl
meeting of the season is expected.
SEVENTY-FlRST BIRTHDAY.
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