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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
SIGNS OF SPRING IN NORWICH
Much Activity in the Building Line with Busy Time Prom
 ised for Conractors-An Unusual Boom Underway


 The power drill is at work in the Shannon building cellar for the excava- ton of the ledge, for the southwest cor ner. and as soon as the plans are fin- ished and the contract awarded, work of erecting the new shannon building will be started. The board fence erect ed about the property to protect the public is to be covered with advertise ments.
 The Plaut- Gladden. Co.'S new five story building in Main street will be started as soon as the material arrives. The 65 foot hole through solid rocK twelve inches in diameter, for the plunger elevator, has been completed, and the material for the building Is ex- pected daily by the contractor. Their six story building adjoining the shan non building will be started soon, it Is stated by the cornpanythe lessee of the ground floor expecting to occupy it be- fore fall
 Just as soon as the plans are com pleted, the new .storehouse for the w. H. Page Boiler Go. will be started in Greeneville, the company desiring 1t to be finished at the earliest possible mo- ment. for the better handling of its goods The industrial building to be erected on the site of their old build- ing isselso to be built at once. Since Lue DIODCIlN ud5 hdAA0-l C+AI business man has stated that he stood ready to give an additional sl,000 for the property.
 Another building which win at least be rebuilt is the Chelsea bank building, partially destroyed by the fire, while the Hartley building in Franklin street will undergo extensive improvements.
 Many rumors are ahoat regarding other sales of property, which will mean new and better buildings, but as yet they are only rumors. The con- tractors, however, can look forward to busy season.
 The new residence Of John L. Mitch- ell, in Rockwell terrace, Is ready for the plasterers, while H. A. Wulf has a double house In River avenue at the same stage of completion, waiting for warmer weather before starting the plasterers. There are twelve rooms in each of the tenements.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
NORWICH To NEW LONDON.
c. A. c. Members Do Distance in Two
 Hours Thirty-five Minutes.

Two hours and thirty-five minutes was the time made Sunday afternoon from Norwich to New London, via the trolley track all the way by party of the Central Athletic club members. They left this city at 2.45, eight strong, and five of them were sitting up at the soda fountain of New London drug store at 5.20.
 Those to finish in the first five were M Carroll w. McMahon, F. Swan. J. Field and Charles Riordan. Starting bravely with the rest John Sullivan, Tom Hogan and Joe Desmond found the pace too fast. Sullivan dropping out after three miles, but Hogan and Des 'ond finished the walk coming in ha',s an hour behind the others. A number of sore and blistered feet was the result. The party took the trolley for home after resting awhile in New London
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
HazeIhurst Make, Capture.

A capture. which railroad detectives of the New Haven system regard as valuable, was made at Bridgeport about o'clock Friday night. George L. Rutherford. charged with theft. was taken. Detective Charles l.. Hazle- hurst caught him.
 Rutherford has been sought between Boston and New York for nearly a month. He has confessed to the rail- road men and the Bridgeport police that he is responsible for all the rob- berries laid to him, and, it is alleged, he told about some others that were not reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
SPRING PARADEs ORDERED
 FOR COAST ARTILLERY CORPS
Commanders Will Select Dates in April
 or May for Rifle and Pistol Practice.


 In general orders No. issued Sat- urday. Adjt.- General Cole orders the commanding officers, coast. artillery corps, and First and Second regiments or infantry. to parade their commands. by company, during the months of April or May, 1909, at the rife ranges, nearest their respective stations, for one days instruction In rifle and pis- tol practice. The commanding officer is authorized to attend the parades of the several companies of the com mand. The ordnanme officer, assigned to duty with the corps or regiment, will attend the several parades and report theTeone.
 Officers witnessing scores at the f1r- ing point, for state decorations, must obtain from each contestant the or ganization and year in which he has previously qualified In rifle and pistol practice, which must be noted in the annual report to this department. No scores will be allowed unless certified to by the inspecting officer.
 The acting commissary general will not furnish rations for spring parades of the Connecticut National guard. In lieu thereof, company, hospital corps, battery and troop commanders will purchase such commissary stores as are necessary for the subsistence of their command, and will personally see that the food is properly cooked, and issued. The amount expended should not exceed twenty-five cents per man, and will not in any event exceed forty cents, including transportation of sup plies and cooking utensils. This being in the line of instruction for subsist- ing troops in the field and a necessary factor of the soldiers education. a strict compliance with these directions is required. The hiring of caterer under any conditions will not be al- lowed. Subsistence vouchers in du- plicate, specifically stating the quan- tity, kind and cost of subsistence fur nished will be forwarded to this de- partment for payment.
 Where transportation Is necessary, requisition for same will be made on the acting quartermaster general, as early as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Y. M. c. 4. SERVICES.
Evangelist Luther and Missionary
 Smith Interest Both Meetings.

Two speakers of special interest were upon the programme at the Y. NJ. c. A. Sunday afternoon. Rev. c. c. Luther, the evangelist, speaking to the boys at 3 o'clock, and Rev. Edward H. Smith, returned missionary, making the ad- dress to the mems meeting at o'clock.
 Rev. MT. Luthers address was a chalk talk upon the topic Entrapped, in which from the drawing of a spid- CTS web he impressively showed how the boys were caught by cigarettes, cigars. strong drink and trashy read ing.
 Some Typical Young Men of China was the topic of the address by Rev. MT. Smith before the men, a subject which he handled with authority and ability. as he has been a missionary in China and is now home for a rest. He spoke of the adoption of western ideas in education by the Chinese, the marvellous revolutionizing of the thought of the country in the last few years, and showed how this change was being wrought at both ends of society, in the governmental classes and among the common people. Instances of per- sonal acquaintance with these pro- greSsive Chinese were added features of strong interest in his address.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
DEPUTY FOR CONNECTICUT.
Charles L. Hubbard Visits Hartford
 Five Jewels Presented.

There was a very large attendance at the communication of Charter Oak lodge of Perfection at Masonic temple. Hartford, Thursday evening, the occa- sion being the official visitation of IT, lustrious Brother Charles L. Hubbard, thirty third degree, of Norwich and also of especial interest because of the presentation of past thrice potent masters jewels to five past presiding officers.
 Those receiving jewels. which were presented by Thrice Potent Master William w. Prayer. were Amos Pills bury, the first thrice potent master of Charter Oak lodge of Perfection, when it was instituted about forty-five years ago, and who is the only living charter member of that body; J. Knox Hall, W. Waldo Goodell. Edward E. Fuller and George o. Brott.
 There were many distinguished members of the Masonic fraternity present from various parts of the state, several of whom made short address, es, experimenting the lodge upon the excellence of the work.
 The work was preceded by a~b ban quet at $ o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
TO SHUT UP SHOP.
NerfaIk Hat Manufacturers to Go Out
 of Business.

At South Norwalk the Woithausen Hat company, which undertoow to re- sume business on the "open" shop plan last week, has voted to dissolve the partnership and sell the business. The present members of the firm are de- sirors of moving to other places, and MT. Wolthaosen contempIates returning to Germany with his family in July, providing matters progress satisfactor- fly hey
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Car Had Broken Gear.

into the square at GAS was tied up with broken gear Saturday evening. A transfer car was used and there was little delay in the traffic. The injured car was taken to the barn where it was found that one of the gears had been broken into seven pieces. The car was in charge of Motorman Leonard and Conductor, Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
At spirituaI AeademY.

At the Spiritual Academy on Park street the attendance Sunday evening filled all the seating capacity, and the service was of much interest as con- ducted by Mrs. Annie Banks Scott, test medium. Mrs. Scott gave all her time to messages, not featuring, and her sat- isfactory messages were especially pleasing to her hearers. A fine alto solo, "The Everlasting Day" was rem dered by Mrs. George Beebe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Secretary to Secretary of the Navy

A former Connecticut man, Charles E Taylor, has become private secre- tary to Secretary of the Navy Meyer. 1Mr. Taylor is an old newspaper man. Graduating from Trinity college. Hart. ford, in 1894, he served on the C9urart for some time and travelled in South America. Some time ago he uttered the children of Mrs. Lucy Carnegie, sister-in-law of Andrew Carnegie, the steel magnate. for five years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Halle Club Tea.

One of the pleasantest of their reg ular afternoon teas was enjoyed Sum- dav by the Halle club in their rooms, at No. 142 Main street. More than a hundred were present, and there were a number of musical selections by fhe members.
 Miss Lillian Havens poured, and those serving were the Misses Jennia Khnball, Helen Stanton, Louise F4tz- gerald, Myra Mathews, Dora Walz, Elizabeth Ortman and Jennie Clifford, comprising the committee for the month
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

MT. A. N. Carpenter has just receiv- ed a stock of the celebrated Carpenter Morton Roofing. This Roofing is a very tough, elastic, rubber-like coat ing, which is guaranteed to last and wear for many years. It Is cheaper than shingles, steel. or tin, and is much more durable. A little booklet free tells about IL
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Asthma is Unnecessary.

It you are sufferer and have not used RESPIRO Remedies, do so at once
 Not quack medicine, not something new-it has been on the market many years, and never falls to relieve.
 Just word from you and l will send a free sample, then you be the judge
 FRANK EMERSON (Apothecary) Lawrence, Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Freight Car Leaves tho Rails.

Sunday afternoon about o'clock there was an accident to a freight train just below the Norwich Town station. One car left the rails and headed for the ditch. The cars ahead went on down to the city. The cars behind the derailed car kept on the track until nioved later.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
sheIterino Arms ,servioe.

There was a large attendance at the service at the Sheltering Arms Sunday afternoon, when Rev. NJ. J. Simpson, rector of Grace Episcopal church, Yan- tic, conducted the service. The choir of the hurh sank, and the service was one of much interest
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Art raachsrs, omoars.

The Connecticut Manual Arts Teach CTS association met at Hartford on Saturday and chose SOlon P. Davis ot Hartford as president, A. W. Went worth of New Haven, vice president; J. W. Andrews of New Britain, secre- tary and treasurer. The gathering was addressed by Prof. A. W. Dowd of Co., lumbia university
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Thomas Fitzgerald was a Sunday visitor in Wiilimantic.
 James McGarry was visitor with friends in New London on Sunday Avery c. Smith has returned from a trip south, which occupied a number of weeks.
 Frank Anderson of New London was in this city Sunday calling upon friends.
 George Loring of Lincoln avenue has returned from the automobile show in Boston.
 Mrs. Arthur shedd of Preston vis- tied Mrs. Fernando Wheeler in Ston- ington last week.
 Theodore Story of the Yale Medical school was at his home on Laurel Hill Avenue for the weekend
 Frederick Tyler, who has been i'll for number of weeks. is improving. and able to be about the house.
 Henry T. Nelson has returned from a southern trip to Florida and Cuba, and spent Sunday at his home here.
 -
 Charles F. Chapman returned to New York Sunday night after brief visit at his home on Sachem Terrace,
 Miss Ruth Nichols of willimantic has been spending a few days with Miss Faye NewIand of Williams street.
 Miss Margaret Bailey of Shelton was the guest over Sunday of Mrs. | Patrick Cassidy of Washington street.
 Edward T. walsh, local manager for the Wnl. w. H. Page Boiler company, spent the evening in New London Sun day.
 James Haley left Saturday for Hart ford. where he will be a waiter in Bonds cafe. He was formerly at the wauregan.
 Mrs. E. P. Douglass, Mrs. Charles White and Mrs. Edwin White of Grot- on were in Norwich Friday night at- tending the prize speaking contest al 1 the Norwich Free Academy.
 Irving A. Kelley, formerly head baker at the Wauregan hotel, later ot the Del-Hof, has resigned his posi- ton, to take a position as baker ir l Bonds cafe at Hartford.
 Mrs. Joab Rogers of Home street 1 acconpanied by Miss Louise Benn, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Milo Benn ] left Saturday afternoon to visit ir | Hartford.-NeW London Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
s+ruok Wjtb . aa+

On Sunday a son of John Horigan of Mt. Pleasant street was struck in the face with a baseball bat, inficting a painful wound. The boy swinging the bat let 1t slip, and it didn't stop until 1t struck the Horigan boy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
BUSINESS CHANGE

ON AND AFTER MARCH FIFTH THE BUSINESS FORMERLY OWNED BY J. G. POTTER & SONS AT 41o MAIN STREET WILL BE CONDUCTED BY SHERWOOD B. POTTER. HE HAVING PURCHASED THE ENTIRE INTER- EST AND ASSUMED THE LIABHI- TIES OF THE FIRM.
 ACCOUNTS DUE J. G. POTTER & SONS MAY BE PAID TO ANY MEM BIER OF THE OLD FIRM.
 IN GOING OUT OF BUSINESS THE OLD FIRM WISHES TO THANK THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR VERY GENER- OUs PATRONAGE.
 JOHN 6. POTTER S SONS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
HAVING PURCHASED THE ENrIRl

HAVING PURCHASED THE ENTIRE STOCK AND GOOD WILL IN THE GROCERY, MEAT AND PROVISION BUSINESS AT 4lO MAIN STREET, FORMERLY CoxDUcrkD BY J. c. POTTER & SONS, I WILL BE PRE- PARED MONDAY TO EXTEND ALL THE OLD CUSTOMERS THE SAME GOOD QUALITY AND SERVICE THAT HAS BEEN THEIR AIM IN THE PAST. AND TRUST THAT I CAN CONTINUE TO SERVE ALL OUR oBD FRIENDS.
 SHERWOOD B. POTTER
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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Hearina on TuesdaN.

The hearing on the amendment to the charter of the Compressed Air company is assigned for Tuesday of this week before the committee on in corporations at Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
COMMON PLEAS HELD TODAY.
Cases Assigned for Morning and After
 noon.

Common pleas will be in session here today, both morning and afternoon. In the morning the case of James Far rell vs. William Bresnahan will be heard. Oscar E. Green of New Lon don vs. Isaac Bragaw of New London is the case set for the afternoon. Judge Luclus r. Brown of the city court will hear this case, as Judge Waller Is disqualified. because c. l.. Avery, who represents Bragaw, Is one of the law firm of which MT. Waller is a member.
 Saturday at New London at the ses- sion held there, Thomas Ward & Co. of New York city, claimed that they sent two barrels of whiskey to Den his J. Quill, proprietor of the Allan tic house. Qulll says he didn't receive the two barrels.
 After the testimony in the Quill case Judge Waller announced he would re- serve decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
THE CHELSEA SAVINGS BANK.

The semi-annual meeting of the Cor poration will be held in the Directors Room of The Norwich Savings Society in the City of Norwich. on Wednesday March IT, 1909, at II o'qlook A. M. CHARLES B. CHAPMAN,
 Secretary. Norwich. Conn. March IS. 1909. mar16d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Agent for New Home Sewing Machine. Experienced demonstrator always in attendance
 We buy Secondhand Furniture. Open evenings. Tel connection. marlSd
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Frank Anderson of New London waa in this city Sunday calling upon friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

THERE Is no aovertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bul- letJn for business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Mir. and Mrs. Munroe Benson have leased the stone cottage" on Warren street and will occupy their new home shortly
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Charles F. Chapman of New York was the guest over Sunday of his fla ther and mother, MT. and Mrs. Charles B. Chapman of Sachem terrace.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Joseph l. Lamb of New Haven was the guest over Sunday of his mother Mrs. Mary s. Lamb of Oak street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
PERSONAL.

Thomas Fitzgerald was a Sunday visitor in Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Avery c. Smith has returned from a trip south. which occupied number of weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

James McGarry was a visitor with friends in New London on Sunday :.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

MT and Mrs Frank c. Turner en- tertained informally at cards on Thurs day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

George Loring of Lincoln avenue has returned from the automobile show in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

A few early chicks are receiving at- tention from the poultry raisers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Shamrock teas and whists are plan ned for Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

There were several weekend roller skating parties at Richards grove.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Low tides today will favor the clam
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
VARIOUS MATTERS.

It $ daybreak how at 4.1O.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Miss Young and Miss Elizabeth Trumbull served at the Norwich club on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Incidents in Society

Mss Edith Whiting of Otis street spent Sunday in Pawtucket. R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Mrs. Arthur Shedd of Preston wis. tied Mrs. Fernando Wheeler in Ston- ington last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

The division superintendents and other transportation officials of the New Haven road have arranged the spring and summer timetable. It is stated that no change of importance will be made from the schedule of summer trains of last year. The date on which the new service will go into effect has not been fixed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Photographic orders were received at the United States navy recruiting sta ton in Hartford Saturday, authoriz- ing the recruiting officer to resume the enlistment of apprentice seamen. yeo- men, ships cooks, bakers, etc. now that the quarantine at the navy train ing station, Newport, R. l., for scarlet fever has been raised, as the recruits are sent to Newport.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

A large photograph of Gov. William A. Buckingham with the members of his staff has been given to the Young Mems Republican club of Bridgeport by George P. Holt, a Grand Army vet eran, to whom the photograph was presented In war times by Mrs. John W. Fitch, now deceased, who cared for Mir. Holt when he was brought back from the front and admitted to a Bridgeport hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Dealers are selling paint and pain CTS supplies for the opening season.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Traver Briscoe of Yale college spent Saturday and Sunday at his home on Broad street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Railroaders say the increased pas senger traffic indicates a return of prosperity.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

The passing of the year is indicat- ed by the elections of commencement day officers and the talk of graduation gowns.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

The highly colored Easter egg is be- ing featured inithe store decorations.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

On the line of the New Haven road, between Waterford and Milstone. a great quantity of wood has been cut off this winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Attend the concert and ball of Div. No. 2, A. O. H., in the Armory on the evening of St, Patrick's day. Electric display and beautiful decoration, in- spring music, good time for every one. Tickets, T5 cents. admitting gen. tleman with lady; additional lady. 25o. Ladies unaccompanied by escort, 50c.- adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Government steamer General Nath- aner Greene is hauled out for repairs to her rudderpost, which was damaged few days ago by heavy seas while the steamer was crossing to the is land forts. During her absence from the line the steamer Castle is taking her place.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Florists are showing pretty ciner- arias. favorite plants for Eastertide gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

A washington despatch states that Senator Brandegee has moved into the new senate office building with his force of clerks, occupying a desirable suite.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-06

men had been invited to attend to-
gether with the evangelist and those
with him from Denison.
Hiram c. Wheeler, who il so we'll
known by large number of people in
this locality and used to own the
Adams ranch near Odebolt, died in
Chicago Sept. 25th at the home Of his
daughter.
Will Gustus started last week for
Trip county, S. D.. to file on his
claim which he drew.
The series of meetings held ut the
Baptist church the past week and con.
timing over this week have been large
ly attended and great interest mani
tested. The singing by Evangelist
Freeman and daughter, Esther, is very
fine and is attentively listened tu. 1t
is hoped that these meetings may
awaken many dead professors of re-
ligion and others who have not as yet
embraced Christianity and be for an
influence for much good in the COM
munity.
Rev. Fred Nelson, the noted evan
gelist, arrived from Omaha last Sat-
urday to hold series Of meetings at
the Mission church, which had been
arranged for during his last visit to
Kiron, but as the special meeting are
in progress at the Baptist church it
was decided to postpone his meetings
and he will return in December and
Twill then. remain for some time. II
will be pleasure to many to know
tnat he will return and hold meet.
ings.
A postal card from Alfred Nord.
holm last wsek dated Hecla, S. D.,
Sept. 26, reads: Born last night {
dandy fine boy His many Kirol
friends rejoice with them over the
event and through the Review send
their congratulations.
r. Warren left together with Harr.
Nord Tuesday for different parts O.
South Dakota to look over the lam
interests there.
Virgil Linman and Roy Eckman lief
last Tuesday for Omaha for a shor
visit.
81. C. Peterson closed his bushes,
= career in Kiron last Monday as land
lord Of the Kiron hotel and with hi
family went to Schleswig where b
has rented the Wiegand hotel. Kiro
is at present without hotel accommo
dations and would make good open
ing for some hustling hotel man
P. B. Miller, our restaurant man j
kept busy dishing up meals.