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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-03

Much has been written about the
play, THE Thief" which Is promised
at The Kentucky Saturday afternoon
and evening. The play tells the story
|of wife who pitifully steals money
to purchase dresses and adornmen.s
with which 70 continue charming her
husband. Harrassed by agony she
|eonfesses her guilt 20 him and pleads
that she stole in order TO possess his
love. The play does not seem to JUS
fifty her In that course. yet IL shields
her IN a way, II Is said.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-03

The late Joseph Jefferson played
only twelve weeks each theatrical
year. a season OF eight weeks In the
autumn and four in the spring. Be
tween seasons his worthy sons.
Joseph and William w. jefferson.
toured the country presenting tie
fathers favorite and foremost sue
cess. "The Rivals" a comedy classic.
written by Richard Brinsley sheridan
in INA. The success achieved by
the jefferson boys was OF that last
ing quality for which the name OF
Jefferson has long been famous. and
for the past several years they have
devoted their entire histrionic ener-
gies to a presentation OF this bril-
liant comedy. The present season
finds them continuing in "The
Rivals" This attraction. in all is
artistic thoroughness. comes TO The
Kentucky ON Thursday. March 4.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-03-03
News of,Theatres
AT THE KENTUCKY.

Wcdncsday-"IcNa
Thursday-The Jeifersons in "Thc
Rivals"
neutrality-suspicious. and niShD--
1.-THE Thief"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
RED CROSS STAMPS
 GO ON SALE TODAY.
Norwich Will Have 3o,ooo to Be Dis posed of-Working for Establish. ment of Tuberculosis Camp.

The sale of the Red Cross stamps will commences today. and it is expect ed that the sale will be a large one. Norwich is to have 30000 to dispose of.
 Mrs. G. IT. Lanman, secretary and treasurer of the Norwich sub- division of the Red Cross, in a letter issued Monday regarding the stamps states:
 The Red Cross is a stamp that car ries everywhere 6 message of good will and Christmas cheer. Seal your letters with Red Cross stamps fasten the ribbons on your Christmas pack ages with Red Cross stamps, put them on your pay envelopes at Christmas time. Wherever you can, use this stamp with :ts red cross and holly leaves and berries.
 Every stamp you use means help to some poor sufferer from tuberculosis, means a young live saved to health and happiness. Eighty per cent of the money received from the sale of Red Cross stamps in Norwich and vicinity goes 70 ike local Red Cross to help it's fund for the war against tuberculosis.
 We have nov $371.50 from the sale of Red Cross stamps last year. We must have $l,000 by Jan. l. 1910, to start our day camp in the early spring.
 The only way we can help tuberculo- sis sufferers is to keep them out of doors, in a camp under the care of trained nurses. and with just the right food. These sick people do not want to go away from home to far-off camp. We must have camp here and save these lives. Will you help us? Please do. and buy as many Red Cross stamps as you can and urge all of your friends to buy them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
BUILDING OPERATIONS
 ARE SHOWING PROGRESS
Eleven Tenement Houses at TaftvilIe About compIeted-Ready for Stone Work at Chelsea Bank Building.

The foundation is all in for the new Chelsea bank building and on Tues day Contractor Williams moved away the hOisting engine which had been used i'll that work. The cut stone for the first two courses on the building is ready to ship and will be here with in short time
 On the Thames bank building the contractor is pushing the work along fast. having the foundation and side walls in. while the rear wall with some of the stone work and the first row of windows are in. The piers for the support of the first floor are being constructed.
 At Taftville. Contractor Williams has about completed work on the elev- en new tenement houses which have been built to accommodate the extra help. No more will be started this winter, 1t is expected, although 1t is expected that there will be many more built in the spring.
 Plans are out for the fitting up of the sixth floor of the Wauregau house the same as on the lower floors. This will be done with oak finish and mak- ing attractive rooms with baths. The work on the new cafe Is progressing nicely and 1t should be opened in a short time. It will be the handsom- est in the state.
 The contractors are at work on the new schoolhouse at Occum. which is being built of brick and wood, and, when completed, will be handsome building.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
TAFTVlLLE
Manager 5enoit's Five Wins from Jewett City, 19 1-2 to +season Opens With Fast, Clean Game Local Mention.

Taftville overwhelmingly defeated Jewett City at basketball in Parish hall Tuesday evening. Manager Benoit's men taking the lead from the begin ming and finishing with the score of 19 1-2 to A.
 Two hundred people gathered in the hall to sec Taftville's opening game of the season, and they were not dis appointed in the fast, clean game that was played. Desjardins and Ermond Fontaine featured in their basket shooting for the home team, the former caging his first goal in about two seconds after the game started. For the first five minutes TaftviIle made a goal a minute and fairly ran away with their opponents. Their team work was strong and their effective blocking kept Jewett City down to three field goals. Boutwell, put up the best scoring game for the visitors.
 The lineups:
 Taftville-Des jardins If. Caron If. Aberg c, E. Fontaine rg, J. Fontaine lg.
 Jewett City-Bothwell If, L'Heureux If. Wakefield c, Roberts rg, Fleete lg.
 Score: Taftville 19 1-2, Jewett City 4; field goals, Desjardins Il, E. Fon- taine 5, Caron 2, J. Fontaine Boutwell, 2, Wakefield; goals on free tries, J. Fontaine. Bothwell B. fouls, on Taft vile 5, on Jewett City A. referee, Jo- seph Waring; scorer and timekeeper, Frank G. Waters.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
CHRISTMAS SALE BY
 UNIvERSALIsT SOCIETY.
Big Offerings Attraotively Displayed at
 Buckingham Memorial.

Christmas suggestions in the decora- tions and in the attractive things of fered ruled at the Universalist church sale which opened at the Buckingham Memorial on Tuesday afternoon. The upper floor of the building was in use and was made particularly inviting in its attractive decorative scheme in which evergreen and red Christmas bells and red ribbon bows were con- spicuous. The decorative scheme be- gan at the bannisters of the staircase, which were wound in green, touched up with red bows.
 Tn the ladies' parlor was brilliant Christmas tree which contained the mystery packages, each one bearing a Red Cross stamp, and for sale by Miss Hattie E. Jewett and Miss Jessie E. Hill, assisted by Miss Eliza Matthews. Red Cross stamps and flowers were sold at a table by Miss r. Blanche Hedge and Miss Florence Wasliburn, who wore Red Cross nurses costumes. Ice cream was served at small tables in charge of Dr. Lester E. Walker, James W. Bussey, Misses Mildred L. Comstock and Edith Washburn, assist ed by Pauline Culver.
 In the post room was the prettily decorated homemade candy table. The committee in charge consisted of Mrs. M. A. Barber, Mrs. G. r. Tubbs, Mrs. Lillian Johnson, Mrs. J. F. Cobb, Miss Dora Jenkins, Mrs. Nellie Bailey, Mrs. Alice Warrington and Mrs. Thom- as Potter.
 Useful and attractive articles were offered for sale at the housewives table by Mrs. c. B. Woodwork, Mrs. H. c. Wright, Mrs. s. P. Keppler, Mrs. Anna Ruby, Mrs. D. K. Hubbard and Mrs. F. s. Young.
 In this room also was the table where delicious cake was sold by Mrs. Sher- wood Raymond, Mrs. G. D. Button and Mrs M. E. Jewett, and the fancy table, loaded with beautiful pieces of work, in charge of Mrs. c. A. Keppler. Mrs. E. A. Tracy and Miss Minnie Keppler. The fruit table was in charge of Mrs H. D. Rallion. assisted by Mrs. W. A. Bussey and Mrs. C. A. Gager, Jr.
 At 5.30 and 6.20 o'clock an excellent escalloped oyster supper was served with corps of pretty and attentive waitresses. The supper committee con- ststs of Mrs. R. B. s. Washburn, Mrs. F. p Green, Mrs. C. N. Champlin. Mrs. c. T. Smith, Mrs. c. D. Fillmore, Mrs. G. w. Beebe, Mrs. J. c. Peckham. Mrs. w. c. Hussey, Mrs. J. A. Henderson, Mrs. John A. Button and Miss Nellie Bacon. They will have a change of menu for tonight, which is the closing time for the fair.
 The patronage at supper and for the sale was large on Tuesday and with another day promises to make the sale productive of large financial returns.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
PLANS READY FOR
 INSANE HOSPITAL BUILDINGS.
Five Buildings, Costing Completed About $20o,oo0, Are to Be Erected al Institution.

The plans are completed for the new buildings for the Norwich state hos pital and will be issued to contractors for bids today or before the end of the week.
 The group of buildings now to be erected consists of a south ward D building, which will have accommoda- tions for 100 disturbed patients. There will also be erected a north ward c and south ward C. which will accom- modate loo patients each, with corri- dors and tunnels 800 feet long. A fire engine house will be built for two pieces of apparatus, with sleeping quar- ters on the second floor. A new labor atory will also form one of the group. and an employees dining room in con nection with the kitchen building. Most of the structures will be two stories high, of brick, reinforced concrete and steel, and slate roof. They will be heated by steam from the main heat ing plant, with electric lights. terrazza floors, some dumb walters, etc. The cost will be approximately s20o.000. The bids will probably be received at the office of the architects. Dr. H. M. Pollock, the superintendent, is in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
DR. kiMBALl NAMED
 FIRE DEPARTMENT PHYSICAL
Action Taken at Meeting of the Fire Company Captains with Chief Stan ton-Department Has Light 6usi- ness.

There was a meeting at the Central fire station Tuesday evening. called by Chief Stanton for the purpose of naming department physician to succeed the late Dr. G. R. Harris, who had held the office since it's cre- ation. The captains of the companies, Captains Cornell, Chemical Co. No. 1; {; Lewis, Chemical No. ?; Stinson, Chem ical No. 3; Smith Engine No. l Cam pion, Engine No. 2; Kelly, Truck No. l, and Murray, Truck No. ?, with Dep uty Chief Brown and Chief Stanton, met at 8 o'clock in the chiefs office and named Dr. R. W. Kimball. whose name will be presented to the State Firemen's association for the appoint ment by the executive committee in compliance with the bylaws of the association. He will be supposed to attend to cases which come under the associations care and be in readiness for calls in case he is needed at q fire.
 There was also a discussion of the inspection of the districts in which the companies are located which is con- stantly being made by the heads of the companies, so that the hazardous risks are well understood as to the best means of fighting a fire in them. There were other department matters which were talked over. and during the evening Dr. Kimball was called in and met the captains. It was his busy night, as he was moving his office, but he found time to get acquainted with the firemen.
 During November there have been 13 alarms, one being q bell alarm, but the total loss has not been over $500. In the past five months there have been 64 alarms, with a loss of about s2,l00, which is the smallest in the history of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
MORE SUITS BROUGHT
 IN SUPERIOR COURT,
Large Number of New Matters Re- turned for December-Damage Cases.

Several more cases have been brought in the superior court returnable the first Tuesday in December.
 Property was attached Tuesday to the amount of s5,0O0 in three suits brought against Dr. Joseph M. Ganey of New London by persons claimed to have been injured when the doctors horse ran away on Monday, Nov. 22
 One suit is brought by Gregory Ku- kedloslxy of New London, acting for his son. Adam. a boy about 5 years of age. It Is claimed that Adam suffered se- has suffered much pain and other min or injuries.
 Another suit of s2,000 is brought by Mateus Gryzmala, acting for his son, O boy about years old. In this suit the claim is that the boys fore head was cut. necessitating stitching and that he suffered other lesser injur- les.
 The third plaintiff is John H. Fitch of Providence. Fitch claims various injuries-a wrenched right arm and right wrist, which have stiffened so as to impede their uses, swollen and strained sinews and fragments, an in jury to the left hip and other injuries of less importance. He also claims Uduid6SS tO d COdI anu SulL, Ndlueu at $50.
 A suit for divorce is brought by Hattie s. Baker against Albert S. Baker on the grounds of cruelty. Her maiden name was Hattie s. Smith and they were married February 23, 1905. She asks for the custody of her year old daughter. Frances E. Baker.
 A suit for $1o,c00 is brought by James F. Place of Glenridge, N. J., against H. IT. Gaffney of New London on a common count, they having been interested in the New England Refrig- erating company in this city. On the same kind of suit The Reid & Hughes Co. seek $1,000 from A. N. Carpenter.
 W. z. Upson of New York. trustee of the bankrupt estate of Harris Bron- stein of Griswold, sues for s10. 0.000,which it is claimed the defendant turned over to his wife, Rose Bronstein. April z. 1909, previous to going into bank ruptcy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
THROAT MISERY
Read How a Boston Man Got RAd Of
 Chronic Throat Disease.

(nronfc throat DlecdScs "Hyomei did me a world Of goos when Iahad chronic laryngitis; in fact it effected a cure after all the best specialists had given me up as a bad job. I tried Hyomei the same as' l had tried hundreds of other things that people or doctors would recommend They all failed except Hyomei and tnis effected cure that has been lasting. All my troubles happened F years ago and l had ought to be ashamed not to have written you before. At first l waited to see if the cure was perna- nent or not, and when you realize that for five winters before I used Hyomei that could not speak above whisper and sometimes not at all, you can judge why I waited with a good deal of anxiety for time to tell if l was really cured or not."-E. A. Lindsey. 145 South Street, Boston. Mass. April l. 1909.
 Breathe Hyomei in through the in haler that comes with a $1.0o outfit. and this highly healing and antiseptic vaporized air will promptly relieve and permanently cure eatarrh and all ordi- nary diseases of the nose and bronchial tubes. It gives great relief to con- sumptives. Sold by leading dealers everywhere and in Norwich by The Lee & Osgood Co.,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
DIED.

GERBER-In this city, suddenly. Nov 29, Emil Gerber, in the S3d year of his age.
 Funeral from his late home, 35 Baltic street, Thursday afternoon. Dec. 2 at O'Clock. Burial in Yantie ceme- tery.
 WHITING-In Norwich, Nov. 30. 1909. Addie, wife of James N. Whiting, of New London, aged 57 years. Funeral services will be held at the residence of her sister, Mrs. E. F. Baton, Watrous avenue, Friday, Dec. 3. at p. m. Burial in South Foster R. l.. Saturday at D. m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. New London and Providence papers please copy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
|ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE SUNDAY
Excellent Programme Arranged by Committee-Palmer H. Charlock of Elizabeth N J., to Make Address Vested Choir and SoIoists

Nelson T. Crowell will sing Abide With Me, by s. Liddle, and Crossing the Bar, by Dudley Buck. Walter F. Les ter will sing O, for a Closer Walk With God, by Schneider, and One Sweetly Solemn Thought, by Ambrose.
 There will be violin solo by G. Herbert Rich of New London and a cornet solo. The Holy City, by Frank E. King.
 Rev. Nelson Poe Carey, rector of Christ Episcopal church, will offer prayer The accompanist for the mu- sical numbers will be Frederick w. Lester. a
 The reserved seats for the service have been sent to the members by the committee in charge and, as oTi former occasions, there will undoubtedly be a filled house. as this service is becoming yearly feature of the lodge. Mem bers of the lodge will act as ushers and the lodge will occupy seats on the stage. sitting in body, the officers and speakers also being seated on the stage
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

The annual memorial service of Norwich lodge of Elks will be held at Broadway theater Sunday afternoon at 2.3O o'clock, the arrangements for which have been in charge of Judge N. J. Ayling, Edward Hinckley and Thomas H. Crawford. An excellent programme has been arranged for this service, the committee having spent much time upon it. Exalted Ruler William R. Stevens will preside at the services and the address and euloey will be given by Palmer H. Charlock of Elizabeth N. J., who is promi- nent Mason and Elk and postmaster of that city.
 In addition to the speaker the mu- sical programme will be a big feature this year and local instead of out of town talent will be employed The Elks' orchestra of twelve pieces will play and the Christ church vested choir will sing God Shall Wipe Away All Tears, by J. T. Field, and Morning and Evening, by H. s. Oakley. Mrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Mantle Factory to Be Rebuilt.

At meeting of the directors of the Mantle Menhaden Oil and Guano com pany held at Rock Neck Monday it was decided to rebuild the plant re- gently destroyed by fire. Not only will the plant be replaced, but the new plant will have double the capacity of the old one.
 General Manager Billings said Tues day that the rebuilding of the factory would be started at once. It was i'm perative the work be started at once, because the company has on hand ap- proximately 5000 tons of fish scrap to be worked into fertilizer The fertil- izer must be shipped to the spring trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

A Greeneville basketball team has been organized for the coming season and its captain, who is William Con- nors has for forwards Burke and Dil- worth, two former Y. M. c. A men. Miner will hold down center, and Cap tain Connors and Shahan at guards will take care of everything that comes their way. Other players who may be called upon, and Captain Con nors gives these names: Downing, Null len, Benjamin, Leonard and Campbell. He has practice game for next Sat- urday night with a team at the ar- mory. All games are to be played away from home, and Captain Connors, whose address is 445 1-2 North Main street, would like to hear from New London, Westerly. Baltic. Taftville and Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Harvest Masouerade.

Tuesday evening Cadillac hall con- tained a merry. party of about thirty couples for a private social in the form of a harvest masquerade. The hall never presented prettier appear ance, being completely decorated to carry out the harvest idea with corn stalks, pumpkin moonshines. red ap- pies and other farm suggestions. Cider was on the list of refreshments, the costumes were pretty and original, and a good time was enjoyed by all present. Among these were guests from New London and Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

For New England: Fair and slightly warmer Wednesday and Thursday moderate north to east winds Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Wednesday fair weather and slowly rising temperature will prevail. with light to fresh variable winds, fol- lowed by cloudiness in and near the lake region, and on Thursday partly cloudy to overcast weather, with slight temperature changes, followed by rain or snow in the northern districts.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m.. -A..... 32 3O.15 IS III. .'- 4l JO-le r. III. St 5U.zA Highest A, lowest 29.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Tuesday: Fair; warmer variable northerly winds. Tuesdays weather: As predicted.
 Ern
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
skinesd Ho.sI Bill.

ing in custody James Mitchell, wanted for skipping a hotel bill at the Del HoM where he spent about ten days, and disappeared. going to Westerly and then to Providence and Newport. where he wss arrested upon infor1na- ton furnished by Chief Murphy to Waterbury authorities for a bill con tractsA h1spe- Tuesday hs was picked m n EsR HARnn for ths local tnh
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
GIVEN FAREWELL BANQUET. Tyler Richards Going to New Britain Charter Member of Pajana Club.

The young men of the Pajama club rendered a farewell banquet at Ma brey's on Tuesday evening to Tyler Richards, one of their most popular members, who is leaving town to take a position in New Britain.
 At s.30 they sat down to the fol- lowing well served menu:
 Oyster Cocktail
 Soup Waters Oyster Patties. Cranberry Jelly
 Roast Turkey Mashed Poatoes, Boiled Onions
 Mashed Turnips
 Celery Salad Ice Cream. Cake Coffee Following the banquet there was a session of informal speechmaking. in which all expressed their regret at los- ing this one of their charter members, but voiced the warmest good wishes for his future success. The social time was concluded at late hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Received Bad Cut.

Tuesday afternoon Irving Benjamin, while at work at Joseph Connor & Sons store. met with an accident. when a pile of bags of -four fet against the plate glass window. break ing it. and one of the pieces struck him in the forehead, cutting Eash over his left eye from his hatr down through the eyebrow and into the lid. It was a bad wound and Dr. DoHohue was required to take . Aaznber of stttnheS to class t.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Street pspartmsnt Work.

The street department is at present engaged In the widening of Chff street where in front of the Cruttenden prop erty a strip of land which juts out into the street Is being added to Cliff and North Cliff streets and & stone wall and walk will be constructed there. There is an appropriation of s1,0Oo for the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

Sitting in the shade of a tree out side Morgenland church in Lonhill township. Pa, recently, was John Kei- nert, the oldest tramp in the world He would not enter, but preferred to sit outside and listen to the sermon and music. which he could hear quite well. despite the fact that he is 10o years and 6 months old.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Broke a Rib,

Tuesday morning Charles Olson fell from a lighter at the Dawley wharf and broke a rib and sprained one of his ankles. He was attended by Dr. F. J. Harper.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

William Crowther of Merchants avenue, who split open his ear by a fall several weeks ago, is so far recov- cred that he has taken off the ban dages. His fingers are improving but are still bandaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Lambert were called to South Windham Tuesday morning by the death of Mrs. Lam- bert's mother, Mrs. Roy. who has been i'll for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

Miss Elizabeth Patten has returned after visit with her sister, Mrs. John Carroll, of Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Personals.

Mrs. A. L. Fortier of New York is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. F. " Fortier of Merchants avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

Miss Mabel Bill of Clark's Fall has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Will liam Richmond, of Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

Adolph Peterson of Fourteenth street is planning to return to Sweden this month for visit with his par ents. MT. Peterson will sail in about two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

The committee appointed by the senior class of the Greeneville gram mar school has chosen the motto: By our efforts we hope to rise. The color committee has chosen dark purple and white and samples of pins have been sent for by the pin committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

Water has been running over the Greeneville dam for several days and the river is now at a higher point than for some time past.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01

Charles Muller has returned to his home on Merchants avenue after a few days visit in New Bedford.