Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-27
JEWET1 CITY.
Court GriswoId Initiates Thirty-Mrs.
Fred comager's BuriaI-Death of
Benjamin Sweet-Special Meeting of
School Board.

Court Griswold, No. 101, F. Of A,
Timothy E. Shea oSief ranger, initial
ed class of thirty Tuesday evening.
A large number, including the full de-
gree staff, from Court Liberty, No. 100.
of Voluntown, were present, the work
being exemplifed in full form, the staff
team receiving many congratulations.
Grand Chief Ranger James T. Roach
of Wallingford and Grand Secretary
Thomas o. Laughlin Of Naugatuck
were present and made brief addresses
relative to the general benefit and good
work of the order There were other
remarks, a pleasing song or two, re
freshments were served, cigars were
passed, and a general pleasant even
ing was enjoyed This is the largest
class initiated since the formation Of
the court.
Deputy Bennett Secures Game Birds.
The request made for a part of the
Hungarian cartridges just received in
New Haven, and which 1t was impos-
sible to grant, was made by a private
individual by mouth. Deputy Game
Warden w. II. Bennett had previously
made a formal application to the prop
er authorities and through the neces-
sary channels, so that Griswold is to
have a generous consignment Of these
birds. and they are even now being
stored at Montville until such. time
as he shall deem the weather suitable
for their liberation.
Remember the fremen's ball, Friday
eve, Firms Opera House.-adv.
Sells Out Business.
Albertus C. Burdick has sold out his
store, on Palmer street, to hfs brother
in-law, Merton H. Bartlett, who Is now
in possession.
Burial of Mrs. Fred Comaeer.
The body of Mrs. Fred Comager was
brought here from Providence for bur-
ial Tuesday in the Patchaug sene-
terry, where the committal services
were in charge of the Rev. Edw. w.
Potter pasor Of the Baptist church.
Mr.. Comager is a native Of Jewett City
and lived here all his youth. His
mother and brother, George, are resi-
dents Of the borough.
Personal MERTON.
Mrs. Myra Douglas Of New London,
grand chief of honor Of the New Eng
land Jurisdiction Degree of Honor, and
Mrs. Fife Smith, grand secretary Of
honor, of Pawcatuck, r. l., were Sun
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. jain q.
Green on the Heights.
Mrs. ]. E. Phillips is in Providence
today "wednesday attending the
funeral services of a lifelong friend,
Mrs. William Bodle.
Candidate of Both Parties.
In the election of Albertus C. Bur-
dick, Monday, to the Office of borough
clerk and treasurer, the right man was
put in the right place, his name ap-
pearing on both the democratic and re-
publican tickets. In the recent town
election the same precedent was es-
tablished when John Welsh appeared
on both tickets for town clerk and
treasurer, which Office he has held for
some years.
Educational Matters Discussed.
At a special meeting Of the school
board held at the Town hall Monday
afternoon tho Hon. John w. Payne
was present. Mr.. Payne, who is Girls
wold's representative in the legislature,
is a member of the educational COM
mittee of the house. The discussion
was relative to certain educational
matters that may come before this ses-
sion. 1t is reported that the import
ant question is regarding the fixed age
limit by law which regulates the num-
Der Of months a child under 16 must
attend school. At present no corpora
ton may hire children under IA years,
and between the ages of IA and 16
certificate must be produced to prove
that the child has complied with the
law.