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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
Miss {. M. Potter Graduates.

Ella Marion Potter of Norwich was
one of So pupils Of the New England
Conservatory OF Music, Boston, to
receive diplomas Of graduation at the
commencement exercises, which were
held in Jordan hall of the Conserva-
tory building June %. Her diploma
was for efficient work in the Conser-
vatory's pianoforte department, which
prepares young men and young women
for careers either as concert perform
ers or as teachers of the instrument.
Miss Potter took part in the various
exercises of commencement week,
which included concert by members
Of the graduating class on June IS, a
reception by seniors on the following
day, class day exercises and the class
dinner on June 21, and the commence
ment exercises and alumni reunion on
Tuesday last
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
MEMORIAL OF JUDGE JACKSON.
Bulletin Included Among the News
papers.

On the demise Of the late U. s. Judge
John Jay Jackson, the father of the
injunction, the family of the deceased
commissioned the Burrelle Press
Clipping bureau in New York to COM
pile a memorial volume as an histor-
ical reference The volume was to
contain all that the newspapers print
ed concerning the life and career OF
the deceased.
The memorial has been completed,
and has just been delivered 20 the
family. Every newspaper in America
that printed items concerning the de-
ceased ia represented, a prominent
position being given to The Bulletin.
The memorial is ten by twelve
inches in size, the leaves are OF Irish
Irish linen paper, with black border
and the binding Is of black seal, let
tered in gold. The work in it's entire
ty is looked upon as an historical rec
ord that should be preserved for all
times.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
CHIEF STANTON ASKS
PUBLIC TO HELP.
A Few Suggestions on How to Pro-
tect Property ON July 4th, 9th, and
9Th.

As there are bound to be a number
Of fires on July 4th, 5th and 6th, from
fire crackers and fire works, Chief
Stanton asks the public TO assist the
fire department as far as possible by
observing the following precautions:
Have your premises. yards and al
leyways thoroughly cleaned Of all old
rubbish and papers, straw, etc, and
removed to the dumping ground or
destroyed before o'clock .. m, July 3.
Take in under cover all barrels,
boxes, etc, or any inf1ammable ma
terial that Is liable to add to the dam
ger.
Close all cellars, windows and air
ways where a match or crackers could
be carelessly dropped.
See that all old papers, hay, excel
sior, ETC., is removed from under the
gratings In your sidewalks.
Learn your nearest fire alarm box
and ask some one to teach you how to
send in an alarm II you have not been
instructed.
II you have telephone in your home
or place of business it may be quick
er to telephone to some fire station,
being careful to give the correct To-
cality and number Of house.
Place the numbers of the fire de-
partment telephones on your instru-
ment so as to be ready. These should
always be there ready for emergency.
Connect your garden hose and have
IL ready. Also bring your ladder from
the barn and have II ready to get to
the roof of your house where most
Of the trouble will be.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
Dinner 10 N. G. HinaIns.

NJ. C. Higgins, superintendent Of the
Metropolitan Insurance Co. in this dis
district, will be rendered compli-
mentary dinner at the Wauregan house
this evening. It is the 35th ami
versary Of the connection of Mr.. Hig-
gins with the company. In the at
tendance will be representatives of
the New York office of the company
and solicitors from New London, Nor
witch, Willlmantic, and all the section
round about here. 1t win be a good
time for all who attend.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
kiIIad at HarrisonIs.

The body of an unknown man was
tracks of the Central Vermont rail-
road about 600 feet north of Harri-
sons Landing.
The man no doubt was killed by the
Central Vermont train which is due
in New London at 90 o'clock, known
as the boat train. However, no report
had been made at the superintendent's
Office of any train having struck any
one on Monday night
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
vaoaa,rs OF = COLD.

Ycu can never be quite sure where cold Is soinf
to hit you. In the fan and winter II may SETTLE In
the bowels. producing scvere pain. In the summer
Il may give you collie with dafrhoea summer com
plant DO not be alarmed nor torment yourself
with fears Of appendicitis or inflammation Of the
bowels At the first sign OF the pain or cramp take
Perry Davis Paiukiner IN warm. sweeiened water
and relief Will come at once. There Il but one
PafnkiIlsr Perry Davis II Ia now put up In large
s5c. aze as well as the regular SOC size.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
Graduated from Colby.

Frank Howard Rose of Wauwecus
HILL Norwich Town, graduated from
Colby college, Waterville, Me-, on
Tuesday. 9e was asked to give the
Memorial day grafton before the Grand
Army May 30.
In the fall he expects to enter Har-
ward divinity school.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
HORACE JOHNSON PREDICTS.
Electrical Disturbance from July
to 4.

Horace johnson, the weather proph-
ct, writes:
Warn your readers to be prepared
from the I'd of July to the 4th for an
electrical disturbance in the atmo-
sphere that will be OF great force.
Likely to be hail. Amateur weather
forecasters put up your lightning rods;
go down cellar, dig a hole and get
into it. Don't come out until I call
you. Yours Horace Johnson.
Middle Haddam, June az, 1909.
N. B.-Farmers, prepare for a
drought during August H. ].
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. II l..
Yerrington of Washington street gave
an afternoon tea, the guests being
Norwich cousins, from four to six
o'clock. in honor of her cousins, Mr..
and RMS. Charles G. Hyde, Of Berke-
ley, Cal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
Clarke Fail, se1Ilee.

On Sunday, Archdeacon ]. Eldred
Brown and Rev. w. e. Hooker con-
Quoted service at Clark's Falls. It
has been decided to conduct a serv-
ice there twice a. month.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Miss Marguerite Almy of Norwich
and Mrs. Doneld B. Chappel OF New
London, daughters Of Dr. and Mrs.
r. B. Alnny, are guests of the Misses
williams OF New London.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Mrs. Philip Hills and Mrs. James w.
Hillhouse OF Willimantio were the
guests Of Mrs. ]. Austin eager Tues
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Miss Hattie Bennett of Preston is
here TO spend a few days With Mr.. and
Mrs. Pfeiffer Of Fairvisw avenue,
Groton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Raymond B. Eldred and Lucian
Beebe OF Norwich are spending the
week with friends at Masons island.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

J. 3. Palmer, Jr., and son Earle have
returned from several days visit ii
Webster, Mass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs Winslow Tracy Will
lIams have issued invitations TO noon
breakfast on July 5 to meet the Hon.
William Howard Taft, president Of
the United States.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

MIIIIons Of Miles Of salt.
The worlds oceans contain 7,eeo, 600
cubic miles of salt.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Owned by the British Public.
The value Of pictures in the British
National Gallery is about $6,250, 600.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Senator Hughes OF Colorado is said
to get an annual retainer of $4,000
from the Denver traction companies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

H. M. Kelley has returned home
after a weeks stay with Mrs. Fred s.
Kelley OF 100 Polk street, Newark.
N. J.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
Gone 70 Europe.

Rev. Nelson Poe Carey and Alfred
Mofitt left on Tuesday for a trip to
Europe. c. A. Marx filing the lattsr's
place during their absence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
TICKETS
ALL HORSES DIE

No other form Of property insur-
snce is sure Of being a loss.
GET YOUR HORSE INSURED be-
&Sre it dies from SUN5TROKE.
E. @. RAWsoN, Gen. Agt.
227 Main St., Norwich, Conn.
SPhones-onnoe SSs; house s54-2.
jun23d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. George z. Zimmerman
have returned from their wedding
trip.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Everyone enjoys Williams Root
Beer. It's the purest, finest, most sat-
isfyipa AAierage In the wcrid--adp.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Immense Cuban cahhases.
Cuba grows 30-nHItnd cabbage heads
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
PERSONAL

Frank S. Kelley is visiting in Nor
witch for a few days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

been elected by the school committee
Of the town of Mansfield. For the
Eagleville school II was voted to en-
gage Miss Vera Freeman of Mansfield;
for the Mansfield City school, for one
term, Miss Nellie Storrs Of Mansfield;
for the Gurleyville school, Miss Mil
lard of Norwich; and for the Mans
field Depot school Miss Dilnock OF
Mansfield.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Miss Mary B. Hyde, who has been
teaching in Cleveland, O., during the
past year, arrived at her home in Yam
tic or, Monday for the summer vaca-
ton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

The National Association of Post
masters will hold its annual conven-
ton August 10, 20, and 81 at Toledo
o. Connecticut delegates will attend
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

James Clarke of Walden. N. Y,
was admitted to the Odd Fellows
home at Fairview Monday Mr.. Clark
is native OF Connecticut and be-
longed to a Connecticut lodge.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Give CIosson & Kingsbury your or.
der for decorating Headquarters In
Carroll block.-adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
N. S. eiIberts' RsoOIIeotions.

So much Of celebration talk in the
air stirred up reminiscent vein Tues
day in the venerable Nathan S. Gil
bert, senior member at the age of 92
of the firm of N. S Gilbert & Sons,
and he was interested to relate the part
this furniture house, or its predecessor,
H. Cotton & Co, played in the 200th
anniversary. The firm then was COM
posed OF H. Cotton, Mr.. Gilbert and the
Hon. Henry Ruggles, OF whom the lat
ter two only are surviving. Mr.. Rug
giles was In charge of the clerical work
Of the firm and Mr. Gilbert the head
man Of everything in the cabinetmak-
ing line, which was carried on in the
factory on Chestnut street.
In the parade the firm of H. Cotton
& Co. was represented by q four horse
team on which was a big heav high
post bedstead, made of Rio Janeiro
rosewood, valued at $500, and with a
tag on II indicating that 1t was to go
to the governor of Alabama. This in
dicated the extensive southern trade
of the company, which kept from rs to
30 men busy under Mr.. Gilbert at the
shop. Also in the parade they had a
two-horse team with a very fine piece
OF work in a smaller mahogany set.
Mr.. Gilbert recollects quite positive
1y that he rode with the big rosewood
bedstead, and up near General Har-
lands he recalls that the cornice struck
the branches of trees and knocked
down some black walnuts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

The Bartlett Family union win hold
its biennial meeting at the First Con-
gregationaI church In East Windsor
on Monday, July 5.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
Seats at Theater.

Plans for the allotment OF seats in
the Broadway theater to the literary
exercises on tuesday, afternoon. July g..
have been perfected. The orchestra,
boxes and stage will be reserved for
the town. and city officials, the officials
of the town who are within the origi-
nal nine miles square, the distinguish
ed guests and their entertainers. the
speakers of the day and choir. The
orchestra circle, balcony and gallery
will be placed at the disposal Of the
public, which can obtain seats by
written application to John c. Averill.
chairman.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Miss Ruth Burnham of Brooklyn,
N. Y, is the guest of her cousin, Miss
Henrietta Bidwell. of Mckinley ave-
nue..
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Scores of visitors were In town on
Tuesday to see the decorations.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

The WiIlimantic Journal devoted the
first column on its first page to ex-
plotting the Norwich anniversary cell
ehration.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Lower temperature on Tuesday gave
new gimp and courage to mankind.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
Two Old Houses.

An electrical sign showing the fig
ures "1760" has been placed upon the
residence of ex-Mayor Calvin L. Haf-
wood, which is the old John Breed
house, and was built in the year in
dicated by Gershom Breed.
Near by on the opposite side of
Washington street Is another of the
oldtime residences, No. 23 Washing
ton street, built in 1880 for Gen. Jo-
seph Williams. 1t was later known
as the Kinney homestead, and is now
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson H.
Moore and family. The great grand
father of Mrs. Moore built the house
for General Williams.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
Half Of 1903 ends today.

Marketmen and grocers are prepar-
Ing for four busy days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Secretary Charles P. Kellogg OF
the Connecticut state board Of cfari-
ties has issued general invitation 10
any who are interested in forming a
state conference of charities and cor
rection, to be present Wednesday aft
ernoon, July 7, at the ONCE of the
Hartford charity organization, where
plans for formulating such a confer
ence will be discussed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

The New Haven railroad company
has restored to it's employees the 10
per cent. wage reduction made in
wages some time ago. This means an
outlay Of about 100000 a year.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

McClunie. the decorator, is receiv-
ing orders daily; Broadway theater;
telephone 467.12-adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Visitors for the big celebration are
already arriving in Norwich. and there
is lively demand for rooms.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Miss Jane MEG. Aiken and Mrs.
Charles L. Nichols return today from
a week spent at the Old Lyme inn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Turner's from Connecticut will oom-
pete at the annual funniest 10 be held
in Holyoke July 4 and 5.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Says the Middletown Sun: Among
those in this city who have received
invitations to be present at the 250th
anniversary of the founding of the
city Of Norwich is ]. Leonard Dol
oeare. Mr.. Dolbeare is a descendant
Of Nehemiah Smith, who was one Of
the original thirty founders of the
town in 1889, and was the largest
holder of real estate in the colony.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
All Ready for Airship.

Captain Baldwin was at work all
day Tuesday at the Fair Grounds.
getting things ready for the flights of
his California Arrow airship and by
night had the machinery all set I'D SO
that he was ready to begin to manu-.
facture gas by evening, il it had been
necessary. Getting the airship ready
to go up Is a lengthy operation, as it
takes 4S hours to manufacture the gas
Tor the imitation OF the cylindrical bag
from which the propel1ing and steer
Ing apparatus is suspended. The cap
tain said Tuesday evening that the
length of his exhibition flights here
would depend very much upon the
wind that prevailed at the time. They
might vary from 10 to so minutes.
He was most anxious to give the pub
lie all 1t was expecting, so that no
risks would be taken in the first few
flights that would imperil his chances
Of making the subsequent ones sched-
uled. He was charmed with the 10
cation which he had found at the Fair
Grounds for his ascensions, and said
he thought he had never found any
better place In all his experience. and
everything ought to work finely on that
account.
Major John Mason's Sword.
Former Street Commissioner Charles
]. Hewitt Of New London will have q
unique part in the celebration at Nor,
witch next week OF the $50 anniversary
Of the founding of the town. Mr.
Hewitt lie to carry to Norwich for ex-
hbitton O. famous swcr5-sa sword
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Rev. Samuel F. Jarvis. DID,, who
recently resigned the rectorship Of
Trinity church, Brooklyn. after an in
cumbency of thirty-five years. has
been unanimously elected rector emer-
ftus.-Connecticut Chcrchman.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Miss Ruth H. McClenathan of East
Orange. N. J., is at her home in Lin
coin avenue for the summer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

The. Elbron cottage at Pleasant
View has been rented for the season
to Norwich people.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Attend the light summer entertain
men at the Second Congregational
Sunday school Wednesday evening. at
745 The Ideal Mandolin club, vocal
and instrumental music, and drills.
Plenty Of ice cream and lemonade
adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

The new steamer New York OF the
Central Vermont freight line arrived
at her wharf In New London Tuesday
morning at 3 o'clock with 1900 tons
OF freight on board. The steamer was
delayed in New York on account of
unfavorable weather conditions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30
incidents in Society

Some Of the friends Of Miss Ada
Richards gave her a surprise birth
day picnic on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

Tourists are starting northward for
the Champlain teroentenary, which
will begin at Crown Point next Mon
day, and will end at Plattsburg, N.
T., on July Z, with banquet, at which
many notable persons, including Pres
ident Taft, viii be present
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-30

A certificate Of incorporation has
been filed in the oface OF the sscre-
tary of state as follows: Chase Wool
en- company Of Killingly, capital stock
S5o,oOo begins business with $4,000;
incorporators, Charles d. Chase Of
Danielson, Herbert O. Chase Of Dam
ielson. and Warren d. Chase Of Hart
ford.
The Washington times., 1909-11-05
TOY DEPARTMENT
TO OPEN AT KANN'S
ForetaSte of What Santa
May Bring Will Be
Exhibited.

7 Washington parents and their chill
dren will be given a rare treat tOmor-
row when they visit the opening of the
toy department of S Kann. Sons &
Co. and witness the wonders of the toy
world assembled there. AS a foretaste
of Santa Claus annual visitation 1t will
be delight for grownups and little
ones alike.
Unusual efforts have been made by
the store managers to cater to a wide
variety of childhood tastes. and for this
reason the display in the big depart
ment on the fourth floor will abound in
everything known TO the toymakers'
craft
Dogs, Teddy bears. elephants from
Africa, polar bears from the Arctic,
'possums will be there along with such
mechanical toys as railway systems
tracks. tunnels. fire engine houses with
fun equipment, electric cars, and the
very latest novelty IN this line known
as the new "Pay-as-you-enter car"
In doll land a beauty feast awaits in
PRODUCTION to every little Washington
miss Dolls of every kind, description,
and complexion will be there, even those
from Eskimo land, whose presence here
IS due to the recent visits 70 their coun-
try of DR.. Cook and Commander Peary.
opening can he told in words, but the
little folks and big ones who are there
tomorrow will have something to talk
about long after Santa Claus has come
and gone.
In addition, the firm announces that
purchasers will receive a free gift OF a
savings bank worth 81, OF new aerial
novelty.
The Washington times., 1909-11-05
MANY INTERESTED
IN FARM CONGRESS

CHICAGO. H.. Nov. 4-The National
Farm Land Congress, which viii meet in
the new Hotel La Sale, opening No
vember 16. viii offer a program that
viii attract the interest of the people
Of the entire country.
A large number Of notable men have
been secured and the success Of the
congress itself apparently is assured.
Some of the notable speakers who will
appear on the program and subjects
they will discuss are:
Willett n. Hays, Assistant Secretary
of the Department Of Agriculture, win
speak on Farm Community Building"
F. H Newell. director OF the United
States Recla nation Service, on ''Ths
Reclamation Service"
Clifford A Pinchot chief of the Blu
Teau of Forestry, on Conservation"
Milton Whitney. chief OF the Bureau
of Soils, Department of Agriculture,
and w. J. MCGEE in charge of soil ero-
sion Investigations for the department,
on the varying kinds of soil.
The Washington times., 1909-11-05

Beverly T. Galloway, chief of the Blu
reau OF Plant Industry, on farming.
It is expected that Hon. Charles p.
NELL, United States Commissioner Of
Labor. who will iii a special place on
the program with an address setting
iOTth The opportunities offered TO the
laDoTlng class in the field Of agriculture,
viii have widespread influence.
Daniel J. keefe. commissioner general
Of immigration, win show how this de-
partment is aiding In the popuIatfng of
the undeveloped sections of the country
a work that Is progressing so rapidly as
20 astonish those who are not familiar
with the subject
The program committee is also max
ing special reservations for several
leading officials Of the National Irriga-
ton Congress, the National Dry Farm
ing Congress and the Trans Mississippi
Commercial Congress who have de-
clared their intention Of being present
for the purpose Of presenting TO the
delegates and visitors the vast fund OF
knowledge concerning the cultivation Of
irrigated and arid lands.