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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
FIRE LOSS GREATER
 THAN AT FIRST THOUGHT
H. E. & A. J. Dawley's Loss Between $1200o and ,0oo-Water Put on All Day and Fire Not Out Until Wednesday Evening.

After looking over the result of the fire at their blaming mill at Fort Point Tuesday night. H. F. Dawley stated on Wednesday that his loss as estimated Tuesday night was much too small, and instead of losing about 1000 feet of cypress and pine boards the amount will be about 225,0o0 feet, and the value from Sf2,0o0 to s15,o0o, partially covered b. insurance.
 Both lines of hose were kept busy all night Tuesday and some on We'd nesday morning, while one stream was played on the ruins all day and not until six o'clock at night Wednesday was the fire out so that the pump was stopped. The line of hose is still laid in case of further need.
 MT. Dawley is satisfied the fire started in the drying shed and his first estimate was on the pile of boards next to the mill. but another large pile in back also caught, doubling the amount at stake. By pulling over the piles, which was done on Wednesday, some of the boards were saved with charred ends and sides, but he states it is doubtful if they are worth any thing. Two teams were kept busy moving the material across the track on Wednesday.
 The charred boards on the north end of the mill have been torn off and will be replaced today. The mill is not affected and will probably be started up this morning. It has not been fully decided what will be done about replacing the burned building.
 The Messrs. Dawley feel deeply grateful to Chief Stanton for the serv- ices the department rendered and for the loan of the hose which made the fighting of the fire possible and no doubt saved much greater loss Also to Superintendent Pollock of the Nor wich State hospital for the long use of the large pump in the institutions power house. which was the only pro- tection at hand and which after the loan of the hose had been secured fur nished the necessary water to extin- guish the fire. It no doubt saved a busy industry and saved many from being thrown out of employment
 Understanding that the fire was out, Chief Stanton went to the mill We'd nesday morning and brought back 900 feet of the hose. leaving the other line for further protection. Louis J.. Hoss, one of the hremen, was slightly injured by the auto truck at the hos- pital just as he alighted from the au- to carrying the, hose. He was able to get about, however.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

Mrs. John B. Lucas. Miss Nancy Lucas. Miss Mary Lucas. Mir. and Mrs. Lyman l.. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chapman. Herbert Lucas, Everett Lu- cas, Noah Lucas, Mir. and Mrs. John Taylor. Sr., Mir. and Mrs. John Taylor, Jr.. Otis B. Hall. Nell Burgess. Jahleel Hill. Miss Flora Hall. MT. and Mrs. Frank C. Turner of this city.
 The public service was held at St James church. where Rev.W F. Hook CT conducted the Episcopal service. be- ing assisted by Rev. w. II. Jepson of Bedding Ridge, a former rector of the church. Now the Laborer's Task is Der and Peace. Perfect Peace were sung by the choir under the direction Of Miss Jennie Mitchell, organist. The choir includes Mrs. Miller, Miss Eva Rist, Thomas Thornes and Louis Brown. There was large delegation or employees of B. Lucas & company, while the townspeople and many from a distant point were in attendance.
 There was a profusion of beautiful floral remembrances. expressive of the high regard in which the deceased was held. and including the following con- tributors:
 Mrs. Aaron Lucas A. K K. Gardi- ner and family of Short Hills. N. J.. Miss Ella B. Lucas of New York, Benjamin Lucas. John B. Lucas. Mrs. Dart. Mrs. Weston of Rockville. Miss Nancy and Miss Mary Lucas; N. Ev- erett Lucas and family, Miss Isabella s. Hill of Bellefonte. Pa. MT. and Mrs. Frank Turner. Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Taylor, Mir. and Mrs. Otis B. Hall. A large pillow from the tm- ployes of the mill; Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Thornes. George Betting and family, Ar. and Mrs. F. W. Brewster, Mir. and Mrs. Price Williams Mrs A. Fuller, Mrs. William McKelvey, Miss Eva Rist Mir. and Mrs. Henry Hart, Mir. and Mrs. George Mans field A square and compass from Somerset lodge. No. 34. r. and A. NJ. The Tuckerbung association. MT and Mrs. Charles F. Kenyon and Mrs. Charles Woodoury of Hope Valley. R. l.. Otto F. Ernst. Mrs. Victoria Durfee and family of Rockville. Charles ". Janss ef Nav York. Mas Louise
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
INTERESTING PAPERS BEFORE OAR.
December Meeting of Faith TrumbulI hapter Held at
 Norwich Cub-MusicaI Programme and Refreshments.

in Massachusetts in 1642. The New England Primer became the principal book of study in 1890. The catechism must also be learned by heart. Later arithmetic was added to the course of instruction. Girls did not have schools until in the nineteenth century.
 Two other charming musical selec- tions were given by Miss Young Gounod's TO Spring and Schneider's Flower Rain, the latter being repeated by request. Mrs. Coxeter accompanied.
 Miss Angie l.. Stanton read an in- teresting and instructive paper upon John Fitch, Connecticut's steamboat inventor. He was born in Windsor in 1643. As a small boy he was a pre- coci0us scholar, although he did not have great opportunities for learning. He had hard life and many discour- agements and never had due recogni- tion for the invention of his steamboat. He worked at many trades and was a prisoner of the Indians in Canada at one time. His first steamboat was q tiny affair, four feet long by one foot wide, with a miniature engine. The second was larger and attracted crowds to the Delaware river. But the boiler burst and the boat was wrecked. His. third one was still larger and greatly improved and made weekly river in the summer of 1790-the first practical steamboat in the United States. Many things conspired to give this only local interest and in time forgotten, while his plans were later perfected by Robert Fulton and used more widely.
 After the meeting tea was served by the social committee, of which Mrs. Allen E. Bidwel was chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
REVISED PAY FOR
 OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN.
That for Officers Corresponds to the
 Regular Army.

The revised table for the pay of of ficers and enlisted men of the c. N. G. is published in general orders issued from the adjutant generals office. The pay of officers corresponds to that of officers of the regular army. That of enlisted men varies.
 The enlisted men of the national guard are afforded a chance to ob- tain additional pay through the al- lowance made for those qualifying as sharpshooters. expert riflemen or eX- pert pistol shots. Men qualifying as sharpshooters will be allowed 25 pert riflemen and expert pistol shots 50 cents addition. Coast artillery men for qualification as gunners, sec ond class, 25 cents; first class. 40 cents; as gun pointers. gun command CTS. second class observers. chief planters and chief loaders, 75 cents; as plotters, first class observers and casemate electricians, $1 will be all lowed. No enlisted man shall receive pay for more than one of these quail ifications.
 Mechanics will receive s175 per day instead of s2. First sergeants and quartermaster sergeants will receive $250 as before. Bandsmen will be paid s4 per day. The pay of ser geants will be $2, corporals $1.75 and privates $1.50.
 The highest paid officer of the C.. N. G. is the brigadier general. who re- ceives per day s16.67. The other off cers receive the following: Colonel, s11.11; lieutenant colonel. s9.72; ma jor, SS33; captain, S6.67: first lieu tenant, $5.56, and second lieutenant, $4.72.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

The regular monthly meeting of Faith Trumbull chapter, D. A. R., was held Wednesday afternoon at the Nor wich club. The regent, Mrs. William c. Henderson, presided. Besides the usual reports and business, letters of thanks from Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. E. P. Bishop and Mrs. N. l.. Bishop were read by the historian, Mrs. B. w. Hyde. Miss Winifred Young of Taft vile sang in pleasing style Who'll Buy My Lavender, by Edward German, and Daisies, by Hawley. for her encore number. Mrs. George A. Keppler read an interesting paper on Old Thanks giving Customs beginning with the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth in 1891. She described the picture pre- scented by the 50 Pilgrims and their 90 Indian guests and the feasting upon oysters, fish, ducks, yenison, partridge, turkey, barley cakes, corn meal and vegetables. This resembled the har- vest festival of England. The first Thanksgiving proclamation was issued ill Boston in 1881. National ones have been issued by the presidents since Lincoln set the fashion in 1864.
 Miss Phebe Brewster read from R. H. Schauffier's book the story An Old Time Thanksgiving, being the letter of a girl written in 1779 and giving in her home. which made an interesting picture of the difference between that time and the present. Mrs. James l.. Case read the paper of Mrs. J. Will liam Bailey of Middletown on Educa- tion, Manners and Customs of Children in Old New England. They were an entirely different species from the modern child-even in their names The first public school was established
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
CUE PIN TOURNEY
 OPENS AT Y. M. C. A.
Horace coy in the Lead Among
 Twenty two Entries.

A cue pin tournament at the Y. M. c. A.. with twenty-two entries. has Horace Coyl well in the lead at the present time. as he has lost but one game out of IS played. Walker. Bruce and Palmer follow in the order named. Walker now has the record high sin gle for the tournament, rolling 159, which beat out a score of 153 held by both Lord and Coyl The following are the scores on games won and lost;
 Coyl 12-1. Walker 5-2. Palmer 6-3, Bruce 5-1. Jackson 1-3. Ellis 3-4, Cob lyn 1-5, Ricketts 0-3, Young 0-3. Hotchkiss 1-2, Leveen 1-3. Revell 3-1, Corcoran 2-1, Fosberg II, Ellsworth 2-7.
 sistant Secretary Hyde expect now to start Friday morning from here with their delegation of twelve juniors who will attend the state convention in New Haven. The junior squad has been drilling hard in preparation for the contest for the Gail F. Munson cup. and are hoping that they will re- turn with it this time.
 Last year they lost it only by a narrow margin. The squad comprises a good proportion of those who con- peted a year ago. The following will represent Norwich in the competition. which takes place Saturday night:
 Benjamin Bruce, J. $. Ricketts. C. LeRoy Storms, Horace Coyl, Charles D. Prentice, J. Russell Smith, Richard Young, Myron Jackson, Earl Loudon Franklin Lord. Francis Fosberg and Clarence Whitaker.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
FUNERALS.
Aaron Lucas.

The funeral of Aaron Lucas, which was held on Wednesday afternoon, was one of the largest ever conducted in the village of Poquetanuclz, there be- ing a very large number present from this city, including relatives. friends and delegations from organizations to which he belonged, there being large representation of business associates.
 At the house at 2 o'clock there was short prayer service conducted by Rev. w. E. Hooker. rector of St. James Episcopal church. at which there were relatives and intimate friends. includ- ing the following: Mir. and Mrs. A. K. Gardiner. Miss F. Cornelia Gardiner, Robert G. Gardiner Short Hills, x. J.; Miss Ella E. Lucas, Frank Lucas, Charles Jones, New York; Mrs. Rosa Dart, Albert Gainer, Mrs. Rose Wes- ton, Rockville; Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin Lucas, Mrs. Charles Lucas, Charles Lucas. Jr., Miss Edith Lucas. Miss Florence Lucas. Poquetanuck: MT. and
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
HALLE CLUB DINNER.
Large Attendance and Many Present
 at Gym Exhibition.

An overhowing patronage for the Wednesday evening dinner at the Halle club restaurant this week caused number to be turned away. but those who enjoyed the fine menu provided had an added pleasure later in the evening when they attended the first visitors night in the gymnasium. In addition to the regular class of twenty five under Miss Mary Mckay. all the club members who cared to do so we've on the floor and took part in the pro- gramme. This was carried out In very commendable form and earned many deserved compliments for the capable instruction given by Miss Mckay.
 The visitors night by the gymnasi- um class took the place Of the usual musical programme which follows the midweek dinners and will be repeated at intervals through the season. The programme began with the grand march, including the class and club members, followed by some interesting apparatus work by the class. a game of fistbah by the class and club mem bers, and a pretty folk dance. called How Ho You Do, in which the class and club members participated
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
LOYAL CIRCLES SALE.
Held at Buckingham Memorial with
 Large Patronage.

Loyal circle of The Kings Daugh- ters welcomed it's friends to a Christi mas sale at tho Buckingham Memorial on Wednesday from till D. m., hay ing the tables invitingly arranged in the Darloi and prettily decorated in the lavender and white of the order. The generous patronage made the sale one of the best conducted by the cir cle and will put substantial sum in- to their treasury as a reward for the energetic efforts of the leader. Mrs. Clarence Brown, and her assistants.
 The following presided at the tables: Cake table. Mrs. Louis A. Wheeler, Mrs. Fred D. Packer; candy, Mrs. Lu- ther D. Packer Mrs. N. Eugene Smith; handpainted novelties, Miss Elizabeth Cherry; fancy table. Mrs James N. Burdick, Miss F'lossie Holloway; do- mestic. Mrs. Archibald Torrance, Mrs. Charles R. Nichols, Miss Lena Haun.
 In the reading room ice cream and hot chocolate were served by Mrs. Clarence Brown, Miss Maude Allen and Mrs. Charles c. Treat. the dec- orative effect in The Kings Daughters colors being especially attractive.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
NOTICE OF APPEAL
 BY LAFAYETTE MAIN.
Aside the Verdict in Case of Hewitt vs. Main-New London Suit on Trial.

In the court of common pleas on Wednesday Judge Waller heard Lafay- cite r. Main argue the motion to set aside the verdict of $4S2.46 in the case of B. IT. Hewitt vs. L. F. Main. as rendered on Tuesday. Arguments on the motion were made by Mr Main. but not by Attorney Hull After the denial of the motion MT. Main gave mo- tice of appeal.
 The trial of the case of c. Senicola ys. the Putnam Furniture company was then commenced and consumed the rest Of the day and will be on this morning. She claims $500 damages for being beaten and assaulted by W. D. Harris, agent of the furniture compa- ny. and two other men, having bought furniture from the company. MT. Har- ris was on the stand under cross ex- animation when court adjourned until this nerRtng
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
SHOPPING MADE EASY.
How to Tighten the Burden of Holiday choosing-EarIy Corners the Real Wise Ones.

Only fourteen days left!
 The time for Christmas shopping grows shorter, and there is much to be donei
 Why not begin today?
 Early corners have the best chance not only of securing the stock when at it's best, but of receiving the undi- yided attention of clerks before they have grown tired and nervous with the strain of the last few days.
 It is the policy of wisdom to go about the holiday buying with system. Much of the real selection can be done in ones own home. A list of those to whom one plans to make presents, a careful study of The Bulletins adver- tisinq columns for ideas as to articles and prices. check off the list. visit the well stocked stores, make ones selec- tions without delay. and Christmas shopping has become pleasure!
 Try this plan today, and learn how admirably 1t works!
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
INJURED AT TAFTvILLE.
Philip Dewire Had Second Operation
 on His Foot.

Philip K Dewire of New London, who recently underwent an operation at St Luke's hospital. New York. for the removal of a small portion of his leg. which was crushed some time ago by being run over by New Haven railroad train at Taftville, is getting along nicely. but 1t will be several weeks before he is able to return home. MT. Dewire was employed at Taftville as watchman and emerged from his station just as a train ap- preached He did not sec the train and was struck, one foot being crush ed so that it was later amputated. Tho wound had not healed entirely. SO the second operation was performed
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

Thresher, Miss Marguerite Thresher, Frederic l.. Osgood. Hall Bros, Mr. Hilliard, F. H. Bryant of Charles f. Cross S& Co. Mir. and Mrs. William II. Oat, Charles F. Thayer and Miss Thayer. and handsome form marked "Our Friend"
 The bearers were employees of B. Lucas and Go, and were Alonson Full eff. George Betting. Charles Baral. George Bogue. Frank Mansfield and Henry Betting. while the honorary bearers were Joseph Hall. Benjamin Hall Frederic l.. OsgoOd. Charles w. Hale. William G. Henderson and On- yer II. Reynolds, personal friends Of the deceased.
 At the Poquetanuck cemetery there was large attendance, the services there being conducted Dy somerset lodge, Worshipfuf Master J. c. Me Pherson being in charge. The Tenn pie quartette sang Earrb to Earth. and Thy Will Be Done. In attendance were delegations from the Masons. the Elks and the Tuckerbung association Church & Allen had charge of the ar engagements.
 Mrs. Frederick 4. Miller.
 On Wednesday afternoon the funer- al of Mrs. Frederick A. Miller was held from her late home in Ledyard, the services being largely attended. Rev. x. B. Prindle. pastor of the Preston City Baptist church. officiat- ed. Rock of Ages and Going Down the Valley were sung by a quartette composed of Allen B. Burdick. Rev N: F. Prindle, John O. Peckham and Clarence Robbins There was a num- ber of floral forms. The bearers were Billings T. Avery, John weiman, By ron Smith and Charles $. Hewitt. Bur ial was in the PoquetanucS cemetery, where a committal service was read. Funeral Director Gager had charge of the arrangements.
 Mrs. Julia F. White.
 The funeral of Mrs. Julia r. White was held at her home Monday after noon. Rev. M. s. Kaufman of Trinity NJ F. church officiated. The remains were taken to East Hampton Tuesday y morning, accompanied by her children MT. and Mrs. Frank $. White. Mir. and Mrs. A. F. Dilleman. Miss Lucy N White and Mrs. l.. I. Young. Burial was in the family lot in Tartia ceme- tery at Chatham. Friends and rela- lives were present from Moodus, Hart ford, Peabody, New York. Norwich and surrounding towns. Among the out of town friends and relatives were Niles G. White and wife, Alfred E White and wife of Hartford. Mrs. Ade- line Brainerd. Miss Estella Brainerd L. Williams and Mrs. Dikeman iron AIoodus.
 Rev. MT. Kaufman officiated at East Hampton. and the services consisted of scriptural selections. prayer and th' reading of Tennyson's hymn. Crossing the Bar" Henry Allen & Son hac charge. both at Norwich and Eas Hampton.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Balloon Ascension in Paris.

With credit to the Norwich Bulletin Harper's Weekly of last week reprint ed the letter on the first balloon as tension which The Bulletin printed last October.
 The letter was furnished by William c. Gilman, and was written December 2. 17S3. from Paris, by Daniel Lathrop Colt, who witnessed the ascension. The letter was recently copied by the Los Angeles Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
6be STORE Here Are Practical Suggestions for Gifts that will be ap- preciated by many who are perpIexed over inc problem of What to give for Christmas"
Bags and Suit Cases

We couldn't suggest a more praeti- cal Xmas present to any body who has not one or the other of these in- dispensible requisites of travel. name ly a Bag or Suit Case. Everybody goes somewhere at some time or other and they need a bag or suit case. or both We have an excep- tionally fine stock to select from just now at very inviting prices. The stock Is all new. comprising all the latest shapes produced by the leading manufacturers in this country.
 Leather Suit Cases, each $4.75 10 $17.5o.
 Leather and Alligator Bags. each SAYS to 5000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Licenses Granted.

At the session of the county com missioners here this week there was the usual audit of monthly bills and the following liquor licenses were granted: John ,Tucloie, Boswell avenue; A. J. Senft, Boswell avenue; Jeremiah Murphy. 232 Yantic street; D. J. Dris- coll, 157 North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
WOmen'S Waists and LOunging Robes

The Christmas gift Is always doubly welcome when 1t is practical as well as merely ornamental.
 Women's Lace and Net Waists. white. ecru and black in several pret- ty designs, priced S4.es and up.
 Womens Lounging Robes. wool eiderdown. gray and red trimmed with girdles and satin ribbons. s3.es and up.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Wash Goods Department) Holiday Specials

Viyella F'lannels. absolutely un- shrinkable and fast color, excellent line Of patterns. attractively boxed. in three yard pattern lengths, each $z3.
 Percales, best quality. se inehea wide. good line of patterns, both light and dark colors. in ten yard pattern lengths. at SIPS.
 F1annelettes. for kimonas. heavy weight. excellent line of patterns, in three and one-halt yard lengths, put up in boxes, each 45s.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
SHEEP BREEDERS
 ELECT J. B. PALMER.
Made Director of State Association from New London County for Two Years.

The Sheep Breeders association at their business meeting in New Haven Wednesday elected the following off, cers: President, A. B. Cook. Farming ton; vice president, c. l.. Gold, Corn wall; treasurer, B. c. Patterson, Tor rington; directors. for two years, Hart ford county, F. H. Stadtmueller, Elm wood; Litchfeld county, D. M. Miller, Southbury; New Haven county, F. Chambers. Waterbury, and New Lon don county, J. E. Palmer, Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Electricians Nominate.

The Electrical Workers union, Local No. 343, held it's regular meeting We'd nesday evening in Carpenters hall. President J. C. Leonard was in the chair and the nomination of officers was rpada a@r election in two weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
Strikers Return.

At the West Side silk mill on Wed nesday about fifteen of the strikers ap- piled for work and were given their places. while the places of the others have been filled and all the looms in the mill are running.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
WOmen'S Sweaters

White gray and red. made in the latest coat sweater style with pock- cts, fancy and plain weave. plain col ors also plain colored borders-S2.5o to s7.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

Frederick Martin of Norwich spent Tuesday in Middletown. calling on friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
DENTISTRY

The dental business established by my brother whose assistant I was for many years, will be continued by me, assisted by Dr. V. D. Eldred.
 It will be a pleasure to see the former customers of my brother and as many new ones as will favor me with their patronage. Extracting 25c and up.
 nov1sd DR. CHAS. E. ELDRED.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09
PERSONAL

F. Dec. Dullivan of New York was a business visitor iil town on We'd nesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

Bowen R. Church, the prominent cornetist of Providence. was in this city on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

Mrs. Alberta Moffatt of Scotland is visiting MT. and Mrs. John Whit taker of Noank.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

Fred A. Stern of New York is spending a few days in town, the guest of R. c. Plaut.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

Capt. and Mrs. c. T. Potter of Nor wich have been on a short visit to their bungalow in Noank.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

James Stanley of Happy street has so far recovered from his recent illness as to be able to be down town this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

F. B. Duchette of Owego, N. Y. is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. N. Duchette of 80 Chestnut street. MT. Duchette, who has made a success in the merchant tailoring business in New York state, has been away from Norwich over twenty-five years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

Rev. William Faffin of Waterbury and Rev. Thomas Picker of Bridge port were guests of Rev. B. M. Don nelly of Occum Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-09

Mir. and Mrs. O. H. Miner, from Flor ida, are at the hame of Mir Miners mother, On Fifth street. MT. Miner re- turns improved in health and is giving his friends treat of oranges.