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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

While Norwich storekeepers are no.
ticlng the summer duness in trade,
building operations on a number OF
large buildings in the city and town
are proceeding at a steady rate, and
in the past week all have made prog
ress that is noticeable.
On the d. T. Shea lot on Main street
adjoining the post office, the blasting
for the cellar now has brought this
to the full size called for, and 1t IS
only left to square up at the corners
and do some cleaning up in different
spots. The rock has been taken out
as far back as it will go towards the
house. which now stands on the brink
of sloping shelf of rock.
In the last week at the Academy
much has been done and the basement
is now complete, the building Is fin
ished up Ito the first floor, and a good
number of the floor joists are laid.
Workmen were busy Friday in putting
up the steel Orders at the front cor
ners. There Is corridor to go direct
ly across the building, from side to
side, which will be If concrete, and
all is ready to do this concrete work,
Recently a change was made in the
plans by with two walls at the front
which it had originally been intended
to leave standing, were torn down, 50
that the whole building will now be
entirely new above the basement.
The new Shannon building has grown
up to the third story in the past week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
OBITUARY..
William n. Dyer.

William H. Dyer, a native of Groton.
died July II. 1909, at the residence
of l.. M. Holt, Los Angeles, aged 70
years, leaving i wife at his late resi-
dence at Pleasure Beach. After leav-
ing Gfoton when young nan, he es-
tablished granite yard at Troy, n. Y.
and became a contractor and builder
In that line Of work. Having become
firmly established in business. he Wis
tied Michigan and married Miss Belle
Butterfield, the second daughter of
Hon. John w. Butterfield of Niles, in
that state.
In 1881 he furnished the entire cap
ital for the establishment of the Dyer
bank in Riverside. gradually retiring
from the granite business in Troy. as
the bank became firmly established.
The management of the bank was left
entirely to his brother, o. #. Dyer,
as manager. and to his sister, Miss e.
C. Dyer. the cashier. The subject Of
this sketch only made occasional visits
to California; to look after business
affairs. having implicit confidence In
the bank management.
The Dyer bank closed its doors for
good IN 1892. The failure was a bas
one. bankruDting the man who had at
that time his entire fortune, about
$T5,u00, Invested il. the bank.
Mr.. Dyer was a thirty-second degree
Mason and a Shriner; he was aeon
sistent member of the Baptist church
for many years; he was a man Of
sterling integrity in every sense of
the word and leaves a large circle Of
infiuenential friends where he was best
known, who will be panied to learn OF
their loss. lie went to California last
February for his health. to look after
some business interests and to visit his
wife's relatives who resided in SOUTH
ern California. He was ready TO re-
turn again to his home on July IA. but
the fatal illness came upon him onIy
few hours before the train on which
he had engaged passage was to start.
Mrs. c. A. ctappsl.
Mrs. Cordeia A. Chappell, widow OF
GIiswoid A. Chappell. died Friday
morning at 6 o'clock at the residence
of her daughter and son-in-law. Mr.
and Mrs. Irving L. Saunders in Groton.
Mrs. Chappell has been an invalid for
some time and her decease was not
altogether unexpected. She was in her
eighty second year having celebrated
her ighty-fir birthday last February
She was born in Waterford and was
daughter of Ebenezer and Olive OAR
row After her husl snds Death some
Is years ago she continued to reside
in Waterford for some time. but for
about three years has made her home
in Groton. She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Saunders, and one sis
ter. Mrs. Alonzo Gilbert of Jordan.
She was 4 member of the First Bap-
fist church of Jordan. Mrs. Chaprell
was we'll known to all of the older
generation in Waterford and was re-
garded as a most estimable woman. OF
a most kindly disposition, she was
looked up to for many years by her
neighbors for advice and aid in times
of sorrow. During her illness she has
shown great fortitude and patience and
her passing is deeply regretted by all
who knew her.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Fraeas at Franklin Square Cafe.

There was some little excitement on
Franklin square at $50 Friday after
noon, when the rather unusual specta-
through a glass door in the White
House cafe could be observed. The
result was disastrous for both door and
man, the latter, who was somewhat
intoxicated, being removed by Police
man Henderson 10 the cooler. The old
mans friends say that a waiter
knocked him through the glass front
He was a stranger in town and so
years old.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
LIGHTS CHANGED
I'M THESE WATERS,
Official Notice of Great Importance
to Mariners of This District.

The following notices of Importance
to local mariners are given IN the la
test issue of Notice to Mariners, is
sued by the lighthouse board and coast
and geodetic survey:
Rhode Island, Narragansett bay,
Western passage, Dutch Island light
station-Characteris of light to be
changed. About August IA. 1909, the
characteristic of the light at this sta
ton will be changed from fixed white
to fixed red during periods of FIVE
seconds, separated by eclipses of 1--WE
seconds duration. No other change
will be made
Connecticut-Long Island Sound,
Cornfield Point light vessel, No. 4s,
replaced by Relief light vessel, No.
81, July 20. The change is temporary.
The relief light vessel shows lights
and sound signals having the same
characteristics as those of light vessel
No. 4S, excepting that the lights are
electric.
Relief light vessel No. 81 is a steam
vessel, has two masts, schooner rig
ged, and no bowsprit, and the smoke
stack and fog signal between the
masts, but differs from light vessels
No. 4S in having circular iron CALLER
les under the lanterns, at each mast
head, instead of cage work daymarks
and all visible parts from the bow to
the middle of the foremost and from
the middle of the mainmast aft, paint
ed red; all Visible parts between the
fore and main masts, white. On the
spring stay, midway between the two
mAsts, there is an oval hoop, iron day
magk, with one white and two red
vertical stripes. The number 81 is
in white on each bow and each quar-
ter, and in black on each side of the
spring stay daymark.
The word Relief in large black let
tiers is painted on the bulwarks on
the middle of each side.
Light vessel No. will be returned
to her station as soon as repairs
have been completed. of which due
notice will be given. and Relief light
vessel, No. 81, will then be withdrawn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
FOURTH DEATH IN DIOCESE.
Four Catholic Pastors Have Died Since
Bishop Tierney's Death.

The death of Rev. James H. O'Don-
NELL the pastor of St. Mary's church,
Norwalk, makes the fourth death of a
Catholic pastor since Bishop Tierney
died last October The others were
Father Slocum and Father Shelley of
Waterbury and Father Maher of Nor
walk. Two of them were very distin-
guished men, known almost as we'll
outside the diocese as in it and all had
important parishes. 1t is said that
this is the first time that so many
vacancies in pastorates have occurred
at the same time. and when added
to these Is the vacancy in the bishop
ric, the condition becomes very I'M
usual. Bishop Tierney died Oct 3. 1t
was at first supposed that his success
sor would be appointed by Christmas,
and then it was looked upon as a
certainty that the appointment would
be announced by Easter. Months have
gone by, however, and nobody seems
to know when it NH 10 made.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

The annual reunion OF the Ninth
Connecticus Volrnteery. later known
as the Fighting Ninth" was held at
Savin Rock on Friday. Col. r. A..
Fitzgibbon Of Bridgeport was the com
fnander and also recruited the regi-
ment There are TO-DAY less than 100
members OF the regiment. Richard
Fitzgibbon Is the president of the or
ganization. Captain Lawrence OBrien
OF New Haven is the vice president,
NJ p Cohan OF Naugatuck. the seere-
tary, and w. ]. Sloan Of Naugatucls
the chaplain. all permanent officers.
The regiment was organized by Col.
Fitzgibbons Sent 3. 1851 at the request
of Governor Buckingham. who was
then chief executive of Connecticut.
Its first colonel was Thomas w. Cahill.
Colonel Cahill was detailed oThdetached
service soon after organization, OF the
regiment and during the battles Of the
war Lieutenant Colonel F'itzgibbon was
its leader.
The first detail assigned to the regi-
ment was with General Buffers ex-
petition against New Orleans. After
serving in the campaign around New
Orleans aid Vicksburg. they were or
dered to JOIN General Grant. Later un-
der General Hancock they fought, at
the battle Of Deep Bottom. Soon aft
err this the regiment was ordered to
toin General Sheridan in the Shenan-
doah valley and accompanied him on
his famous raids through the valley,
participating in the battles Of Win
chester and Cedar Greek and defeat
ing the Confederate forces under Gen.
eral Early. The regiment has had
three cha plains since its organization
in 1861 Originally the late Rev. Dan
iel Mullin. pastor Of ST. Mary's church.
GreenevilIe was the spiritual advisor
OF the soldiers: then Father Leo or
Winsted, and again the late Father
Slocum Of Waterbury. Since its or
ganization the record of the Fighting
Ninth" has been such as to stand
comparison with the fighting organiza-
lions of any time or nation and the
veterans seek to maintain II.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
COLCHESTER HARTFORD
TROLLEY LINE.
Civil Engineer Surveying at HiIIstown
Some Preliminary Work Done.

Frank KRONER, civil engineer In
charge Of the surveying Of the pro-
posed trolley line Of the Hartford, Nor
witch and Colchester Traction COM
pany, having completed some time ago
the survey between Norwich and Col
chester, has been engaged of late in
laying out the route between Colches-
ter and Hartford with such success
that an end of the survey can probably
be made this week. Mr.. Kroner and
his corps of engineers reached Glaston-
bury Thursday, and on Friday were at
work through Hillstown, which is in
the southeastern part of the town Of
Hartford, two or three miles from East
Hartford and just over the border from
the town of Manchester. The trolley
tracks will not enter Manchester. how
ever. at any point, but, passing close
to the town line from Oak street, near
the Hillstown grange hall, they will
go north until they come out on Silver
lane at Hickey's corner, whence they
will run west until they join the Con-
necticut company's tracks near Bogue's
store in East Hartford.
The company has already started
some preliminary work at various
points along the line, and it begins to
look as if the company may start in
earnest this fall, as is wished.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Connecticut Game Association.

The executive meeting of cthe Con-
necticut Fish and Game Protective as
ISOLATION was held in the capitol at
Hartford Thursday afternoon, to ar
range for the annual meeting. Pres
ident Theodore Sturges of Fairfield
was in the chair. Vice President Rus
sell Perkins of Pomfret Center, Sec
rotary Washington A. Coster of I'm
casville, Arthur L. Livermore of Red
ding Ridge, ]. E. Bassett and George
H. Scranton of New Haven county,
Hedley p. Carter of New Britain and
L. r. Libby of Hartford, for Hartford
county, were present, and Arthur b.
Lapsley of Brooklyn, p M. Talcott,
and l.. F. Bissell for Tolland county.
Messrs. Livermore, Lapsley, Carter,
Bissell and Scranton were chosen a
nominating committee. 1t was voted
that in the opinion of the committee
the bylaws should be altered so that
land owners living in the state and
not owners Of hunters licenses should
be eligible to membership without
payment of annual dues.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
INSPECTED LEDYARD ROADS.
State Highway Commissioner Mac.
donald Selects Highways There TO
Immediate Improvement.

State Highway Commissioner James
H. Macdonald and Mr.. Nickle of
Hartford were guests of First Select
man Luther c. Gray and Senator Will
liam l. Allyn of Ledyard recently and
went over the roads of that town in
regard to improving same by state
aid as previously voted by the town.
Roads were selected and Mr.. Macdon-
aid said the work would begin right
away. The town officials have been
ready to expend the money ever since
the vote was taken.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
HERON AND kINGFISHER
Noted by Former Local Ornithologist
on Shores Of Crystal Lake,


The following from the Quail Trap
in the Woodstock Gazette is of local
interest:
When we go back to Crystal lake
next week, We win still expect to
see many birds, though the punching
of swallows on the phone wires is
the surest sign of the waning season
Though bobolinks and orioles are
gone, goldhnches and quail are now
breeding; kingbirds, bluebirds and
swamp sparrows are still common,
and two wood thrushes are fluting
morning and evening in the pavilion
grove. Though the songs Of many
summer residents are hushed, many
vireos were constantly at hand, and
the hooking voice of an invisible
chat haunted our camp. Most notice.
able of all were the tanagers, which
made the west woods vibrant with
their monday song. On the shore
were a few tip-ups, a single male
great blue heron, and half a dozen
kingfishers busily feeding on the
baby perch of this seasons hatch
many dead ones being in evidence
floating on the surface of the water.
When it was calm and sunny, many
blue devils darning needles would
perch on our lines and poles, and it
was a pretty sight to see the king
birds dip down into the water and
pick up these mosquito hawks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Plants Game Preserve.

The greater part Of the work of
preparing the Banta farm in East
Lyme, the latest addition to the NJ.
F. Plant game preserve, has been COM
pleted, and Aleck McVickar, head
keeper in charge of the preserve, is
now living in the dwelling house,
which has been entirely remodeled.
The kennels have been greatly enlarg-
ed and the pheasantries are much
more spacious than last year Mr.. Nc
Vickar has had great success with
the birds this season and the covers
on the preserves are already well
stocked with birds. Native ruffed
grouse and quail have bred neaturally
throughout the preserve and a fine
showing of these was seen Thursday.
Mr.. McVickar Aexpects to make some
improvement this fall in the trout
ponds and brooks and to introduce
some more stock
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Sending Road Roller Away.

Street Commissioner George Z.
Fellows got the old street roller start
ed away from the city barn about IL
o'clock Friday night in tow of the
new roller belonging to the city and
took it over to the Central Vermont
freight station, from whic hit will be
shipped back to the manufacturing
company at Springfield, Ohio. The
roller win have to stand a day or
two at the station as there is no car
suited to take it's weight of II IL
tons. The new roller weighs Is tons.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Marion Morse in Hospital.

Her relatives obtaining the needed
legal permission. Marion Morse was
removed from the jail Friday morning
in the ambulance to the BaclSus hos
pital. She has heen very III at the
Jail, suffering from internal trouble.
butt It is not believed an operation will
be necessary. Jailer Bowen went with
the patient to the hospital. She is
under the care OF Er. W. X. Tingley.
The term OF the other women in
Jail on account of keeping places OF
bad repute expires on Aug. 18th. They
are all In good health.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Invited by New London commandery

Palestine commandery, No. 6, X. T., of
New London to their summer outing
at Osbrook grove, near Pawcatuck, on
Thursday, Aug. IS, a dozen of the sir
knights of Columbian commande-y, NO.
4. K. T., of Norwich are planning to
attend and enjoy themselves. The af-
fairs of the New London body are al
ways pleasing events.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Lsavenworth Rssians.

William L. Leavenworth, who has
been second assistant cashier of the
Connecticut company, resigned from
that position Friday night after a
months service. The good will Of the
entire company will follow Mr.. Leaven-
worth in whatever field he may enter,
his place being taken by Elias P.
Smith, Jr., formerly of New London,
who has been a motorman and later a
conductor on the local line for over
two years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Rainfall Less Than an Inch.

The rainfall Wednesday night and
Thursday amounted to IS of an inch
as recorded by Superintendent Burnap
of the water department The lawns
and other growing things have notice
ably frightened up since the downpour
as well as the faces of the farmers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
City Lights Were Out.

All the city street lights we're out
for half an hour about $50 O'clock
Friday evening because OF trouble at
the switchboard at the electric plant
at North Main street. Some wires be-
came crossed and were burnt out.
making it necessary to splice new
ones in.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
G. & S. Directors, Meeting.

The directors of the Groton & Ston-
ington street railway company held a
meeting in New London Friday after
noon in the Neptune building. Among
the directors present was Congress
man Edwin w. Higgins of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
LISTEN

For s1.75 ave will paper your room
with fine paper, for a short time only,
Painting, Glazing, KaIsomine.
All work done at reasonable prices
Send postal card and we viii call.
CHAs. BARN DECORATIVE CO..
jy26d $50 Wset Main 81.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Unclaimed Letters.

Unclaimed letters at the Norwich
pcstoffice uncalled for the work end
ing Aug. z, 1909. are as follows: Mr.
and Mrs. j. L. Bliss, Miss Agnes Hall
New England Construction Co.. otis
Eichols- Miss Ruth Prefer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Rin Catch of Rullnout.

BARRIERS Samuel Therrien and Jerry
Ravenell headed a fishing party of
four out to Avery's pond on Thursday
and found the bullpout biting finely.
A catch of between so and so was
reported.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Will Have Cemetery Wall.

The First Hebrew society has de-
cided to have a handsome stone wall
erected on the front of the cemetery
at Brewster's Neck and has the bids
out. The design is an attractive one
including an arch of reinforced con-
crete.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
CHIR0PODY and MANICURE

DURING AUGUST will be located
the first four days of each week at
Watch Hill, r. |. On Friday and Sat
urday at my rooms in the Chapman
MRS. M. suRTon
fy2sd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Missionary Society Meeting

The missionary society of the A.
M. E. Zion church on Mckinley ave-
nue. held a meeting there Friday eve
ming. An interesting programme was
enjoyed by the good number attend
ing
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
Rush w. KimbalI, VI. ID.
PHYSICIAN aRd SURGEON
IS BroadrOay

4 Afternoon Office Hours. to 4.
During July and August Evening
and Sunday Afternoon hours will be
discontinued except by appointment
jy3d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Hibberd Norman of
Sachem street have returned after
three weeks vacation spent in Man
tic and vicinity.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

Mrs. ]. Eldred Brown Of Otis street
who has been spending the week at
Block Island. returned home today
Saturday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
FIGHTING NINTH REUNION

Gathering at Savin Rock Friday
Regiment Was Organized at Gov.
Buckinghsm's Request - Former
GreenevilIe Pastor Was Spiritual
Advisor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

Miss Amy Cogswell of Lincoln ave-
nue. returned home early in the week
from Peekskill, n. Y. where she has
been the guest of Mrs. Edward Childs
at Lake Mohegan
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

Miss Alice Bennett, Miss Rosalie
Bennett of Williams street and Miss
Fellows of Mckinley avenue are at
Block Island for two weeks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07
incidents in Society


Harold Thresher has returned from
trip in England.
Mrs. John Marsh Of Hartford is the
guest of Miss Marsh of Sachem ter
race.
Mrs. c. j. Benjamin left town on
Wednesday to make visit in Dam
bury.
Mrs. Robert w. Perkins of Rockwell
street has returned from a visit in
New. York.
Miss Mary P. Huntington of Broad
way is registered at the Sands house
at Block Island.
Miss Ruth Reynolds of Washington
street has returned from a visit in
Gloucester. Mass.
Miss Margaret West and Miss Edith
Pearson are guests of Miss Mary Wa
terman of Bozrah.
The Misses Osgood have taken a
cottage at Block Island for the re-
mainder of August.
George F. Hyde of Washington
Bluffs at Block Island.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Noyes of Car
roll place are spending some time at
the Sands house. Block Island.
DR.. and Mrs. Anthony Peck have re-
turned to their home on Sachem ter
race after a months vacation spent
in Mystic.
Mrs. ]. Eldred Brown Of Otis street
who has been spending the week at
Block Island, returned home today
Saturday.
Sachem street have returned after
three weeks vacation spent in Man
tic and vicinity
Miss Alice Bennett, Miss Resale
Bennett of Williams street and Miss
Fellows of Mckinley avenue are al
Block Island for two weeks.
Miss Amy Cogswell of Lincoln ave-
| nue. returned home early in the week
from Peekskill, n. Y, where she has
been the guest of Mrs. Edward Childs
at Lake Michigan.
The Misses Osgood and Arthur
Webb of Rockwell terrace have taken
a camp at the South Bluffs at Block
Island, where they will spend the re-
mainder of the season.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

William Burke is at Block island
for the summer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

A. Chester Brown has returned from
short stay in New York city.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

Jerome Parkinson has returned from
a weeks vacation in Spencer, Mass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

DR.. G. Fl. Lamb of Norwich called
on friends in Groton Friday morning,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

There were many strollers in Mohe-
gan park on Friday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

DR.. and Mrs. Anthony Peck have re.
turned to their home on Sachem ter.
race after a months vacation speni
in Mystic.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

A New Haven paper says: Rev.
P. NJ. Kennedy of st. Francis church
arrived home Wednesday from a trip
through southern Europe. With Fa-
Their Kennedy were his nephews, Rev.
John Kennedy of Bridgeport, and Fa-
ther Kennedy, Derby young man,
who will celebrate his first mass in
that place Sunday at st. Mary's
church.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

The Misses Osgood and Arthur
Webb of Rockwell terrace have taken
a camp at the South Bluffs at Block
Island, where they will spend the re-
mainder of the season.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

Blueberries are big and fine this
year. but are rather high priced.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-07

Warden c. T. Landphere of Groton
was a business caller in Norwich this
week.