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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
OPEN HOUSE ORCHESTRA.
Farewell Given Joseph Leveen, Who
 Goes to Bridgeport Today.


 Tuesday evening the Open House club orchestra held it's first rehearsal since its organization week ago, and many of the club members enjoyed the programme of music given in the club parlors. Fred c. Geer has been chosen pianist to fill the place left vacant by the departure for New York of Everett Goodwin. Mir. Geer off1ciat- ed Tuesday night at the piano, and one new member, Larue Bliven, cornetist, was added to the orchestra
 Just before the rehearsal closed a farewell selection, How Can Bear to Leave Thee? was played for the bene- fit of Joseph Leveen, who was present in the rooms. He leaves this morning to take a position in the repair shop of the Bullard Manufacturing compa- ny, makers of lathes, in Bridgeport. He has been one of the popular mem bers of the club, one of its athletic teams and active in committee work and will be greatly missed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
BIRTHDAY BANQUET
 FOR SuPT. CHAFFEE
Given by Fellow Workmen at Taft Ville Weave Shed-Held at Waure- gan and Presented Mounted Deer's Head.

Walter A. Chaffee of Providence, su- perintendent for the J. W. Bishop com- pany in the construction of the big weave shed for the Ponemah company at Taftville, was completely surprised Tuesday evening when he was shown into the main dining room of the Wau- regan house and saw nearly a score seated at the table. The banquet was arranged in honor of Superintendent Chaffee's birthday and proved a thor oughly delightful affair in every way. Before the first course was brought on Superintendent Chaffee was pre- scented with a handsome deer-head with antlers, the animal having been recently shot in Canada by some of the mill men. The presentation was made by D. Derosiers of the Globe Coal Go. of Providence, which has one of the sub contracts onsthe weave shed. Superintendent Chaffee voiced his thanks in a manner pleasing to all
 The following acceptable menu was served:
 Oysters in Shell
 Horse Radish
 Mock Turtle Soup
 Celery
 Broiled Fresh Bhefish
 Julienne Potatoes Roast Prairie Chicken, Bread Sauce
 Potato Croquettes
 French Peas
 Columbian Ice Cream
 Assorted Cake
 Toasted Water Waters
 Roqueforte
 Demi- -Tasse
 Almost everyone was heard in the informal after dinner speaking. after the cigars had been passed around, w. E. Tobey acting as toastmaster. Su- perintendent Chaffee and Douglass McGowan, foreman carpenter, were at the head of the oblong table. and at the other end were Timekeeper F. M. Clifford and w. E. Tobey. architects inspector. The other sixteen present were c. s. Francis, mill inspector; D. Desrosiers, James Cannell, foreman carpenter. John Clark, foreman ma- son; Michael Bradley, boss laborer; J. l.. Lemlin, foreman carpenter; Frank Tracy, foreman rigger; A. Holland, foreman painter; M. Traficant. John McNeil, foreman laborers: c. C.. Class, foreman concrete work; Louis Warner, Russell Talbot, William Lem lin. Arthur Wick and William Talbot, carpenters.
 Everyone voted it a most happy oc- casion and congratulations were show cred upon the popular superintendent
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
WILL CASE SETTLED
 IN SUPERIOR COURT
Judge Reed Affirmed the Will and Case Was Taken from the Jury-Suit of Marion, Admr., vs. Connecticut Com pany Due Today.

In the superior court on Tuesday the Fish appeal from probate relative to the will of Mrs. H. b. Grumley of Groton was scheduled to be resumed, but the court was informed that there was a possibility of settlement, and at the opening of the afternoon session Judge Reed, upon being informed that an agreement had been reached and check being handed to attorneys for the plaintiffs, affirmed the will and took the case from the jury. Five of the heirs of Mrs. Grumley, it was re- ported, will get about $500 apiece, but the six who did not contest will re- ceive nothing.
 Mrs. Grumley left about s11,000 and house for the life use of MT. Grumley and then to go to Dr. and Mrs. Sher- man, who cared for her and are caring for MT. Grumley.
 The injunction matter of the New Haven road against the city of New London. which was assigned for Tues day, went off the list. It was a court matter and was to have been heard in New London.
 Court was adjourned soon after com ing in for the afternoon session until this morning, when the case of Marion, adrnr., vs. the Connecticut company will be heard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
Olle 4u(lfti,r.
VARIOUS MATTERS

Norwich. Wednesday, pse. 15. 1soe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
OPEN HOUSE PINocHLE.
Mikolasi Breaks Into the Lead by
 Passing Fitzgerald

B. Mikolasi and John E. Fitzgerald held their relative positions as first and second on points after the fourth evening of play by the Open House Pinochle club Tuesday evening. but Louis Carpenter was high on the nights play with a score of 71S0. Next t1 h-n came Fred Moll and E. Loomls with 6670 each. Dr. N. B. Lewis 6640 and P. Tetreault $500. The low score was by F. Klein. 5710
 The following are the standings:
 B. Mikolasi 26.15O J. E. Fitzgerald 26,040. F. Moll 26,090. IT. F. Burdick 25.e20. Louis Carpenter 25.S50, c. Kris tek 25,650. G. E. Leonard 25,40O. F. Te- treault 25,31O. Dr. N. B. Lewis 25,120 F. Bromann 25030, I. Drake 25,05O. c. H. Whaley 24.9S0. H. Moll 24,S00. F. Maynard 24S00. Joseph Leveen 24. 700 Henry Malmer 24.690, S. Alofsin 24,64o, NJ. Schwartz 24.490. Earl Rogers 24.- 1So. F. Loomis 24,130. F. Clish 24,09o, E. B. Worthington 2s,7S0, l.. Simon 23,- TO. s. McMonnies 23,47O. E. G. Dygert 23,500. F. Klein 23,010. s. Willard 22.- I'D $. Friedhafen 22430.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
UT.-cOLONEL DORSEY
 VISITS FIFTH COMPANY
Inspects Their Work and Instructs in Guard Duty-Squad Had Rifle Prae- tice.

On Tuesday evening at the regular weekly drill of the Fifth company. C. A. C.. at the armory. Lieut.Col. H. S. Dorsey of New London was in attend ance to inspect the work of the com pany and instruct them in guard duty. He found the company in excellent condition. One squad of the men were busy at the rifle range. getting in practice in that branch of the work. The members are pleadging themselves to work hard in th.1 line the coming year, intending to retain the shield for the third time. if possible. As soon as it can be re-engraved their Eame will appear twice on the pendant. Upon learning this, one of the captains from the western part of the state promised to see that other companies accomplished such results that it would hang in another part Of the state after this year. This the Fifth company intends to prevent If possI- hie
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
SPHINX TEMPLE BAND.
Annual Meeting, With Reports and
 EIection-Concert in February.


 The annual meeting of Sphinx Tenn pie band, in which several Norwich men are members, was held Monday evening at the band room on Pearl street. Hartford. There was a large attendance of the active and honorary members. All the old officers were re- elected except Russell H. Whitaker. whose resignation as librarian was ac- cepted with regret. He has been h- brarian of the band for ten years and his service efficient and faithful. The duties have so greatly increased that he does not find the time to attend to them. Reports were made by the sec retary, treasurer and historian. There have been two deaths during the year: George L. Bladon, an active member. died in February. and pr. Edward W. Pratt, past potentate of Sphinx temple. an honorary member, died in July of injuries received in a trolley accident.
 Howard H. Worthington of Sphinx temple was- elected to active member ship in the band. It was decided to give a concert at Foot Guard hall on Wednesday evening, Feb. 21, assisted by the Tempo Male quartette.
 The officers elected were: President, Clayton H. Case; vice president. Theo- dore H. Goodrich; secretary, William E. Whittemore; treasurer, Thomas w Morgan; historian, Burton Hills li- brarian, Henry Welker; drum major, Norman L. Hope; conductor, Thomas W. Morgan; auditors, Burton Hills and William W. Prayer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15

Grover & Herrick are headquarters for special Xmas candy and novelties for schools and private parties.-adv,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY.
Subject of Rev J. w. Bixer at Union Evansestic Meet
 ing at Second Church..

nation coming to consummation In the discovery he had made, for Juda- ism was looking to the future, the best always yet to. be, and hearts heavy with the expectation of the better day which was to come for their people ard through them for teh world. It was a whole nation with a-burden on it's heart through the long weary centur- ies waiting for the consolation of ls- rael. Philip felt. that the discovery he had made would reach down the ave- nues of time till time. should be no more. The Messiah had been found, the glad day had come, and it was in- evitable that he should go out to tell him of whom he thought the most, his friend, the glad news of the finding of Jesus.
 Do you not see then how pertinent for you is the question, Have you found him? If we find him at all we must find him for ourselves. Chris tianity is a religion of personal experi- ence. It will be something if we find him in an intellectual way. but that kind of finding is like standing in the vestibule of the temple when we have been invited to step into the temple itself. Every life is a great life that is keyed to the note of the kingdom, and every life may be so tuned. It cannot then be small life, for it is helping on the greatest thing that has been known since the beginning of time.
 Christianity is the greatest find for the present life. and if it means so much for the present, what is it for eternity for you and me? Christ needs to be found by us for time and eter- nity. The finding of him is no chance matter It is the wanting to find him that leads to the glorious consumma- tion. God grant that we may all have the blessedness of finding him in per- sonaI experience.
 A prayer and short testimony meet ing, which was conducted by the Rev. P. c. Wright of the Central Baptist church, concluded the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15

 Always a Feature of our collection of Christmas Gifts "A

One of the reasons why our Umbrella stock merits your patronage is that every Umbrella is new, made to our strict specifications as to what a good Umbrella should be, and you know how careful we are, other of many reasons are great sssortments, and, not least, lowest prices for quality, with many bargains. lt will pay you to come straight here. Besides the following we have tremendous lines of ur,brsIIas at each of many priees-Men's, We mems and childrsn's.
 women's Gloria Umbrellas. handles of all descriptions-eee to $500.
 women's Colored silk Umbrellas. boxwood and mission handles-s2-so to s3.es.
 women's All silk Umbrellas con- sisting of mission. gold and silver trimmed with pearl handies-S3.oo ts $500.
 Mems 2S-inch Gloria Umbrellas. large assortment of different handles-9se ts $500.
 Mems Fine silk Umbrellas. boxwood and mission handles-$3.25 to $500.
 Children's Umbrellas. mission. fancy gold and silver handles-5oe ts ti.2s.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15

The Spooner Choral Union, under direction of George A. Turner. opened the union service Tuesday evening at the Second Congregational church with spirited song service, in which the large congreg ation present joined The opening prayer was offered by the Rev. M. $. Kaufman, D. D., of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. and after the tenor solo, Jesus Whispers I Am With Thee, expressively sung by MT. Turner, the Rev. c. H. Ricketts of the Greeneville Congregational church. who presided, called for a number of short prayers, and then announced that there would be no union service next week, because of the busy times attending the Christmas season.
 The scripture lesson was read by the Rev. J. R. Very of the Third Baptist church, followed by short season of si- lent prayer. The sermon for the even ing was by the Rev. J. w. Bixler of New London, who was heard with close attention as he spoke upon "The Great est Discovery" from the text John |, 45: Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him. We have found him of whom Moses !n the law and the prophets, did write. Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of Joseph" We are living in an age of great discoveries, said the praecher. among which he mentioned the finding of the North Pole and the finding of preventive measures against disease such as dipththeria, tuberculo- sis and the hoolworm, disease. In this respect we are taking the lead of all the centuries that have gone before.
 All the circumstances and atmos- phere surrounding the text show that this disciple considered he had made great discovery, and it is hard to find language to describe adequately the feeling which lay back of his an- nouncement to Nathanael It was not alone the hope and longing of the dis ciple, but of the nation of which he was a part. It was the hope of the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
Prsston City Grange Officers.

Preston City grange, No. I10, at a meeting held Tuesday evening elected these officers for the ensuing year: Master, Erva L. Barnes; overseer, w. N. Wheeler; conductor, Mrs. Erva l.. Barnes; steward. John Peckham; as- sistant steward, Thomas Gerotte; chap lain. Rev. F. A. Holden; treasurer, Ar thur B. Shedd; secretary, N. H. Hall; gatekeeper, Howard Gordon; Ceres, Miss Hattie Peckham; Pomona, Mrs. Adeltia Haskell; Flora, Miss Anna Bagley; lady assistant steward, Mrs. E. P. Barnes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
Struck a Team,

The West Side electric, due at Back us corner about 5.45, struck a team near the Stanton place at East Great Plain Tuesday afternoon. The driver was close to the track and as the bell on the car was sounded he pulled his horse over upon the track and the car struck the forward wheel. breaking it up some, and throwing the driver out. and he was taken to his sons near by The car was delayed somewhat by the accident.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
PAST NOBLE BRANDS.
Thames Association Held Annual E Meeting in New London-Mrs. Hart
 Vice President.

The Thames Past Noble Brands as- sociation held it's annual meeting st New London on Tuesday afternoon with Osprey RebelSah lodge. The fol- lowing officers were elected:
 President-Mrs. c. II. Schwaner Of Osprey lodge. New London.
 Vice President--Mrs. Maggie Hart of Hope lodge. Mrs. Sarah Adams of Orient lodge. New London.
 Secretary--Mrs Carrie Leeds of Os- prey lodge.
 Treasurer-Mrs. Sarah Potter of Os- prey lodge. New London.
 The officers will be installed in Jan uary at the meeting with Home lodge in Groton.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15

The ladies' aid society of the Sec ond Waterford Baptist church met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frederick E. Comstock of Quaker Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
RAIN HELPED RAISE
 FAIRVlEW RESERVOIR.
Gain of Six and Half Inches Shown on Tuesday Afternoon-RainfalI 1.es Inches

Supt. Burnap of the water depart ment on Tuesday went to Fairview reservoir and found that the rainfall of Monday had raised the pond con- siderably, and il showed the water to be 19S 1-2 inches below high water mark a gain from 205 inches last week. It is expected that the gain will con tinue for day or so, as there is a full pipe of water coming in from Meadow brook. A number or such storms are needed to get the pond up where it belongs and ready for winter
 The rainfall as shown by the gauge on the top of City hall was 1.6S inches.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
STORER- SWIFT.
Granddaughter of Commodore Ransom to Marry New York Man December IS.

Miss Madeline Gray Swift. young est daughter of Rear Admiral William Swift, U. s. N, commandant of the Charlestown navy yard, will be united in marriage with Harry Duer Storer of New York city at the commandant's 8 house in the navy yard on Saturday evening, December IS, at o'clock. They will live in Atlanta, Ga. Miss Swifts mother was the late Grace Vir- ginia Ransom Swift, daughter of Com modore George Marcellus Ranson, U. s. N, of Norwich, whos saw service in the civil war. MT. Storrer is a.son of Mrs. David Aheel Storer of New York city. His father. who died ten years ago, was prominent New York lawyer. Miss Virginia Swift, a sister of the bride, will be maid of honor, and David Aheel Storer a brother of the groom. will be best man. The usfers are Justin Swift, Garfield Swift, Rowland Utley and Montague Flagg.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
OBITUARY.
Mrs. William Nuaent.

The death of Mrs. William Nugent occurred at Lockport, N. r., December Il. Mrs. Nugent was formerly a res- ident of this city. She is survived by her husband and daughter. Ger trude. She also leaves two sisters. Eleanor A. Brennan of New York city and Annie Brennan of Lockport. N. Y. Burial was at Windsor Locks on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
WALKED TO NEW LONDON.
Three We'll Known Norwich Men Were Gone All Day on Trip to the City Opposite Groton.

Tuesday morning. Dennis J. Hayes. Daniel Murphy and Patsy Fenton, three well-known Norwich residents. eac ha star in his profession, walked to New London. Although the road was heavy they were able to make the trip in three hours. but did not get back until about five o'clock, the re- turn trip being made on the cars.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15

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 Examinations are in progress ir 1 most of the schools. Express companies are realizing that there are but ten days to Christmas Bright sunshine and high tempera- ture made Tuesday seem like a day in early spring.
 In western Connecticut Monday eve- ning's rain was preceded by an all- l day snowfall.
 Annual communication of Somerset lodge this evening at Masonic temple. adv.
 The holiday season always means a busy time for the boxmakers, owing to the demand for gift boxes.
 Miss Kate Cruttenden of Crescent beach has purchased the Mary G. Cross property at the beach.
 Call at Grover G Herricl's for your candy and boxes for Sunday school and church ntertainments.-adv.
 
 The Elks Past Exalted Rulers as sociation of Connecticut will hold it's winter meeting in Middletown in Jan uary.
 Jewish visitors who were here for the social gatherings which ended Chanuka, or the Feast of Candles, have left town.
 The last of the families who have occupied summer homes in this sec ton are returning to the big cities for the holidays.
 Milkmen and others who rise early have to depend upon artificial light more and more, as it is not daybreak now until 5.25.
 The ladies' aid society of the Sec ond Waterford Baptist church met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frederick E. Comstock of Quaker Hill.
 The decorative side of holiday bus mess is helping dealers in crepe and holly paper, gay cards, fancy tissues, tinsel seals. tags. streamers, bells. festoons, etc.
 Washington Sunset route to Cali fornia-Tourist sleeping car four times weekly without change. Per sonally conducted. Berth, sS.5O. 17O- 22S Washington street, Boston.-adv.
 The last foreign mails which will arrive at destination on or before Christmas will close at New York postoffice today Wednesday, at a. m. and 6.30 a. m., by the White Star and Cunard lines respectively.
 The postoffice department has decid- ed not to be a patron of its own mails, but to use railroad freights. The de- partment is now shipping a large DOT ton of postoffice supplies by freight. Prior to 1906, all equipment for post offices was placed in the mails and paid for at the same rate as regular mail matter.
 Grover & Herrick are headquarters for special Xmas candy and novelties for schools and private parties.-adv.
 A counterfeit s bill is circulating in the state, described to business mems associations as follows: United States note, series. 1907; check letter 1,B plate number blurred but looks like PIT; W. T. Vernon, register of the treasury; Charles H. Treat, treasur- CT; portrait of Jackson. This is poor photomechanical production upon a single piece of paper with no attempt to initiate silk threads.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
More Pension Bills.

Senator Brandegee has introduced in the senate the followinf Connecticut bills: In behalf of Maria A. B. Forest of Groton, widow of John F. Forest, Company F, One Hundred and Sew enty-s sixth New York volunteers, at $25 per month: in behalf of Timothy c. Root of Meriden, Company A, Eff teenth Connecticut volunteers, at $40 per month, and in behalf of John A. James of New London, Company D. First Connecticut Heavy artillery, at $40 Der month.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS
 MAKES APPOINTMENT.
Names New London Boy for West Point and Son of Putnsm's Mayor as Alternate.

Congressman Higgins on Tuesday made his appointment of a cadet to the military academy at West Point. The lucky man. is Frank Y. Tiernan of New London. who is at present a stu dent at Yale. The first alternate is John Macdonald. the son of the newly elected mayor of Putnam. The second alternate isT J. Coleman Prince of New London.
 The vacancy in Mir. Higgins district is caused by the graduation of Dwight Knowlton Shurtleff Of Ashford. who will become second lieutenant next June.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
MUCH DAMAGE WAS
 DONE TO THE WIRES.
Fire Alarm Sounded by Falling Limb Tuesday Evening-Repairs Made and All but Police Wires Are Work

On Tuesday evening at $40 o'clock there was one stroke on the fire alarm caused by a limb of a dead tree in front of William Norton's residence in Broadway falling. With 1t went the fire alarm and police and other wires. About an hour and 8 half was required to replace the fire alarm wire there. but 1t was working again at S.30 when the test blow was struck. The tree, it is understood will be talk en down. The police signal wires are out of service because of the break
 The work of clearing up the debris from the tree which fell at the Little Plain Monday night was completed on Tuesday. All the wires were carried down there. giving the llnemen busy morning while the iron fence was broken.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15

Examinations are in progress in most of the schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
The WOmen'S NeckWear Is Exceptionally Pretty

one of the prettiest and daintiest collections of merchandise we have in the store When women inspect this neck-wear they will find that there has not been desirable style omitted. There are Collars. Ties Stocks, Bows and Jabots in the greatest profusion- All white. plain colors and color com binatlons, anything to suit your taste
 We have pretty Holly Boxes which we give you with these pieces of neck wesr-priees 25e and up.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
\ nIow rN rnr nAcK.

An oyercoat Is a necessary nuisance and the tendency to take 1t on .ou ter Is as strong as 1t Is unwise A treacherous wind hits you in the back and the next morning you have lum- hago Rub well and often with Perry Davis Painkiller and you will be as- tonished to find how quickly all sore- ness is banished.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
BABsoN TAKEN TO JAIL.
Uncle Cannot Get Here Until This Morning, Attorney Shields Having Been Informed.

On Tuesday afternoon Chief Mur- phy received word from Attorney Shields that Gerald Babson's uncle, C.. N Burnham, of Middleheld, was un- able to get here on Tuesday and would not be able to come until Wednesday morning. Policeman Irish was in structed to take him to jail to await the coming of his uncle to give bonds, the amount being $1,500. He had been waiting in a cell in police station since last week and it was considered best that he should be taken to the jail
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
Toilet C OOdS

Toilet Goods in Christmas packages. Toilet Waters and Perfumes of all the standard makers goods, woodworth's. Colgates. Hudnute. Roger & Gaiietp. etc. at popular prlees-25e and soc ard upwards.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15

The postoffice department has decid- ed not to be a patron of its own mails, but to use railroad freights. The de- partment is now shipping a large DOT ton of postoffice supplies by freight. Prior to 1906, all equipment for post offices was placed in the mails and paid for at the same rate as regular mail matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-15
Holiday SiIverWare

In separate pieces-Manicure Pieces. Combs. Brushes. Tape Measures. Pen- cils, Cups. Match Boxes. Nut Picks, Pepper and Salt Shakers. etc. Sets in Manicure. Toilet and Baby Sets--novel presents for small amounts.