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Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Understanding that gambling was
going on in the pool room at No. "a
Franklin street, on the second floor,
Chief Murphy on Sunday afternoon,
after having the place under surveil-
lance for some time, ordered it raid
ed and sent Policemen Henderson, Ma
loney and Irish to the place.
About three O'Clock the police went
to the pool room, believing that there
was q game on. but there was.-no GER
tainty. As soon as it was seen who
they were, they were refused admit
lance and had to break in the door.
During the short delay it gave those
inside time to gather up the cards,
tear up some of them, look out for any
money, and for some of them to es-
cape, three jumping out of the back
windows, although the room is on the
second floor. None of them was in
tured, as they got away while the
police were taking care Of the other
eight, caught in the room.
The police took the eight young men
found in the room to police station
where they gave their names and ages
as follows: William Nichols II, John
Greenwood %, Arthur Caruthers "a,
David Blum %, Henry White 16,
Charles Mather 26, Horace Carney Is,
and William Champlin 10. All but two
of the boys passed the night at police
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
VALENTINE Party

On Saturday evening Miss Edna
Naples entertained a number of young
people at a valentine party at her
home, on West Main street The even
ing was delightfully."- spent in games
and dancing. Picture puzzles were also
enjoyed. Mrs. Dainty assisted by pi-
ano selections and in entertaining.
Pretty valentines were given as SOU
venirs and refreshments were served.
The porch was prettily decorated with
lighted Chinese lanterns, making a
cheerful welcome for the guests, who
were Miss Leora Mitchell. Miss Almira
Frink. Miss Margaret Comstock Of
Hadlyne Miss Sadie Sullivan, Mrs.
Dainty. Mrs. william I. Cook, George
Chase, Myles Standish, Fred Church
and Frank Lowell.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
TWO SILL ALARMS.
Engine Co. No. 1 Called Out Twice for
Small Fires.

A still alarm brought Engine Co. No.
/ to a chimney fire at No. IL Central
avenue at about 1870 o'clock on
Saturday night, which was put out
without any trouble and with small
loss. The house was owned by a Mr..
Driscoll and the fire was caused by a
stovepipe passing through a wooden
partition.
At o'clock Sunday morning the
company was called out to put out a
fire at Lords barber shop, on Broad
way, caused by hot ashes placed in a
wooden box. The firenen were forced
to break open the door and put the fire
out with chemicals.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
FUNERALS.
Edwin Niles,

At 100 o'clock Saturday afternoon
the funeral of Edwin Niles was held
from the rooms of Henry Allen & Son,
the services being conducted by Rev.
c. H. Ricketts, pastor of the Greene
Vile Congregational church. There
were relatives and friends present, in
GLIDING several from out Of town, and
burial was in MapleWood cemetery,
where a committal service was read.
Friends acted as bearers.
Mr.. Niles died in Preston Wednes-
day. He was SO years old and had
passed a large part of his life in Salem.
He was twice married, Miss Torrance
of Greeneville being his first wife He
leaves two children, John A. Niles of
this city and Miss Harriet Niles of
waterbury. He leaves a brother in
New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
OBITUARY..
John (. Warner.

his home, No. 113 Williams street,
Norwich loses a citizen of 80 years
standing who was well known through
out this part of the state. Mr.. Warner
died Thursday night at $50 o'clock.
He had been in poor health for two
years and had been down in the city
but a half dozen times in thu past
year. For three months he was con-
fined to the house and his trip to the
polls election day was the last visit
to the city.
Mr.. Warner was born in Sturbridge.
Mass. April f. 1876. the son of Mr..
and Mrs. John A. Warner. From Stur-
bridge the family moved to New Lon
don, where Mr.. Warner. Sr, was en-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
Rackus HospitaI s.rvree.

There was an enjoyable musical
service at the Backus hospital sun
day under the direction of Hugh Kind
er soloist Of the Park Congregational
church. Mr.. Kinder was as usual in
excellent voice. He was assisted by
Miss Donohue of Baltic, and Miss Gif-
ford and Miss Thomas of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
v. M. c. A. Meetings.

The boys meeting Sunday afternoon
at the Y. NJ. C. A. had an attendance
If thirty. with a talk of much interest
given by Charles I. Smith upon Mon
ev. He illustrated 1t with specimens
of coins. among which was the wild
owls mite"
For the mems meeting in the As
sociation parlors, the speaker was
Joohn McWiriams. Speaking from the
first chapter OF First Corinthians, he
treated his topic, Where Is the Wise,
in an instructive way and several
others also spoke
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
THREE LEADERS DECIDED
IN soDALlTY TOURNEY
Mullen, Boylan and Leahy Finish in
the Order Named-Fourth Prize
Winner Uncertain.

The games IN the Sodality pool tour
ney are now so far advanced that the
three leaders cannot be passed. and
Daniel Mullen, with 1887, J. Boylan,
1O85, and w. J. Leahy, 1850, viii fin
ish in that order. There are four
prizes and there are several possibll-
ties for the fourth place. Boylan went
into second place by taking two games
from McGuinness, Is to II. and 20 to
10.
In the whist tourney. Coughlin and
Mullen, who have finished their games,
are in the lead and will probably not
be passed. In addition to the sum
mary given below there are but p
more games to be played and that
tourney will be finished within short
time. The summary of games points
opd ar,nraqe follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
HI5ERNlANs OFFER PRIZES
FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN ESSAYS.
The Irish in America is the Topic for
the Writers, Who Can Write on One
or More of the Prominent Ones.


The First division, Ancient Order of
Hibernians, held one Of their most I'M
portant meetings in some time on sun
day afternoon in Hfbernian hail. Wnen
five candidates were initiated under
the president, Michael J. Dwyer, and
a vote was passed offering prizes 70
school children vino will compete IN
an essay writing contest ACCORDING 10
the terms arranged by the division.
The vote was to offer cash prizes
aggregating $25 for the best essays
written by the school children OF Nor
wich and vicinity upon the general
subject of the Irish in American ms
tory. II is planned to carry on the
connection much along the same lines
as the recent Lincoln letter contest OF
The Bulletin. and the division urges
All school children in the territory to
enter the competition. Full details OF
the plan have not yet been fully Work
ed out, but it is decided to announce
the results on St. Patrlcks DAY, anu
Rev. w. A. Keefe has been appointed
the committee to look aIter the Au1
Their details.
AS to the subject for the essays, the
writer's will be called upon to select IN
a general way the subject of the irish
in America, treating either one par
ticular character or group OF cnarac-
tiers Of Irish birth OF descent W!lO
have played important parts in af1alrs
in the United States Of America.
ESSAYS are to contain from 200 to
200 words and different names sug-
oested bv the chairman Sunday night
as furnishing inspiration for magnifi-
cent essays from the school children
were Dongan. the pioneer governor OF
New York, General Sullivan, Captain
lack Barry and Bishop Carroll, staunch
supporters of George Washington.
sold Hickory Jackson and the heroes
Of the Civil war, Sheridan, Meaoe'
Storcoran. Bishop Hughes Of New York,
hesides countless prominent business
men and statesmen with Mckinley and
tho others
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
NORWICH MAN TO COMMAND
SCOUT CRUISER BIRMINGHAM
Commander w. L. Howard Will Sue
coed Captain WalIing February %.

On account of an injury to one of
his legs, Captain Walling, commander
of the scout cruiser Birmingham,
which conveyed Mr.. Taft and his par
ty from South Pass to New Orleans,
has been granted a two months leave
of absence, and has been detached
from command of the Birmingham.
He will retain command of the Bir-
mingham, however, on its trip to meet
the Atlantic feet and during the re-
view at Hampton Roads. He will be
relieved from duty February % by
Commander w. L. Howard who will
be detached from the battleship Mis-
sissippi. 1t is probable that CAPTAIN
Walling will. be given the command
of a battleship at the expiration of his
leave.
Commander Howard is a Norwich
man and his many friends will be
pleased at his promotion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
VALENTINE RUSH.
Postoffice Did Big Business and Sub.
station Facilities Inadequate.

There was big rush Of business at
the postoffice for the valentine trade
Friday and Saturday. most of them
being gotten out for Saturday, al
though there will be some for today.
At sub-station No l, now at Smith &
Engler's. there were more lar~e en-
velopes and packages than would go
into the large receiver, and Head
Clerk w. A. Wells from the postof1ce
was stationed there for some time un-
til the large quantity could be taken
to the postoffice. This. he said, was
q yearly experience. The size Of the
carriers pouches showed that there
was big business Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
Rose Of New England WOman's League

Friday evening, the Rose Of New
England Woman's league celebrated
the Tooth anniversary of the birth Oh
Abraham Lincoln. The CLUB rooms on
Union street were well filled and much
interest taken in several selections
upon the Life of the Martyred Presi-
dent. read by Miss Ella Sylvia, Clau-
dia Scott. Grace Fells. Carrie Randall,
Hattie Wood and Frances Fields. Mar
shall Brown entertained during the
evening with graphophone selections
and supper was served by a commit
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
Halle Club Tea.

Sunday afternoon tea at the Halle
club was largely attended by the
members in their rooms at No. 140
Main street. The usual social time
was enjoyed. those pouring being the
Misses Lillian Ravens, Annie O'Brien,
Gertrude Fletcher. and Myra Mat
theWS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
Visitors Return.

Col C. w. Gale has returned from
a two weeks stay at Atlantic City and
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Mitchell and Mr.
and Mrs. w. T. Olcott have returns ed
from a visit to New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
Harris Hiqh.

Julian Harris took the high single
Saturday night at duckpins at the Rose
alleys with a single of 109 Combies
was high three string for the week
with $50.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
Entertainsd Grace cirets.

Grace circle of the Kings Daughters
was entertained on Friday afternoon
by Mrs. Herman Wulf at her home on
Laurel Hill avenue. The hostess pro-
vided a delightful afternoon for her
guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
THE OFFICE OF WIN. F. HILL,

Real Estate and Fire Insurance,
will be located temporarily in Som
ers' Block, over c. NJ. Williams, Room
9. third floor. Telephone lat.
feb13d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
Incidents in Society

Miss Young and Miss Perkins served
at the Norwich club tea on SATURDAY
Mrs. Lemuel Clapp Of Boston Is the
guest of his sister, Mrs. Horatlo bise-
low.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. costabel Of Phil
adeIphia are the guests Of Mrs. FRANK
J. Leavens.
Miss Amy L. CogsweH OF Lincoln
avenue leaves today for few weeks
visit in New York.
Miss Ellen Small OF Harwich, Mass
is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. b. NICK
erson of Perkins avenue.
Miss Louise C. Howe Of Williams
avenue leaves town today for visit
with friends in New York
christopher Thurbef Of Danbury. n.
II has beAn the guest for a few days
of the Misses Osgood of Rockwell ter
race.
Mrs. Gurdon L. Bidwell Of McKin-
| IeyNavenue has sent out CARDS LOT Two
afternoons of whist on February 10
and II.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Birge, who
have been spending several months IN
| New York. have returned TO their
| home in Huntington place.
Cards have been sent out for sub
| scription dance to be given at Miller
/ academy on the evening Of February
! p. Archibald Mitchell, Jr., Is CHAIR
man Of the committee.
Miss Harriet Frisbie Of Mckinley
| avenue gave a picture puzzle party at
| her home on Friday afternoon. Ihere
| were sixteen guests. The winners were
! Miss Faith Brown and Miss Margaret
| White.
Mrs. Edison f. Gauaudet entertain
ed a few friends on Saturday after
noon in honor of DR.. Gallaudet anC
his daughter Of Washington, ID. g
Mrs. Ehen Learned presided at th'
tea table.
Members Of the Wednesday After
noon club. the College club. the Pan
tops and the Art association We're
the home Of Mrs. John c.. Ayertll on
Saturday afternoon to listen TO de-
Iightful talk on Messina by the Rev
B A. Costabel. Until within two year
| Mr. Costabel was pastor OF the wal
! densian church in Messina. His per
sonal knowledge Of Messina and NJ
people made his informal talk Vivi'
and interesting. After the lecture, re
freshments were served, by Mrs. Aver
, I'll
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Mrs. James L. Coffee has returned to
her home on Laurel Hill, after a visit
with relatives in Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Halsey Richards, employed bv New
York firm of architects, was a holiday
visitor at his home on Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Miss Divine Matthew OF Ware, Mass,
is the guest Of her cousin, Mrs. Frank
Comstock of Nelson place.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
PERSONAL.


Mrs. Charles Joslin of New London
was a visitor here on Sunday.
Miss Lawton Of the Free Academy
faculty spent the holiday at her home
in Middletown.
Miss Divine Matthew Of Ware, Mass,
is the guest of her cousin. Mrs. Frank
Comstock of Nelson place.
Mrs. James L. Coffee has returned to
her home on Laurel Hill, after visit
with relatives in Philadelphia.
Halsey Richards, employed bv New
York firm of architects, was a holiday
visitor at his home on Broadway.
Frederick J. West, Dennis J. Daley
and Edward Council of New London
visited in Norwich Saturday afternoon.
Capt. Henry W. Abel has returned
to Colchester, after a few days visit
with friends and relatives in Norwich.
John A. Phillips of westerly and
Bert L. Phillips and wife of Mystic
spent the holiday with Mr.. and Mrs.
D. J. Brown.
Miss Florence Washburn Of Nor
wich. who was one Of the guests at
the W.. M. l. dance in New London,
has returned home.
Mrs. Frank Tolhurst has returned to
Hartford after several days visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson
n, Coleman Of Broad street.
Thomas Condor, employed by the
New Haven road as agent at Central
Village, is confined to his home on
West Colt street, New London, by
| illness.
| A. J. Dion of Hartford was visiting
| in this city over Sunday. He came
| here in his Columbia roadster, and
was accompanied by his brother, James
| A. Dion, and Charles Potter, also Of
| ford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Several from this city will attend
the luncheon of the Connecticut State
Federation Of Womens clubs which
will be held at the Stratfeld hotel in
Bridgeport this Monday afternoon.
There will be between fifty and seven
ty-five persons present, including the
executive boards past and present and
the presidents Of the society.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

The American Red Cross society is
to contribute s25O,0O0 to the founda-
ton of an American Red Cross orphan
age to care for children whose parents
were lost in the Italian earthquake.
This sum surpasses by $4,000 the
amount actually required to maintain
an establishment for 100 children.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Mrs. Charles JosIin of New London
was a visitor here on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

LAncoln's portrait first appeared on
the 15-cent stamp issue Of August Is,
1885. At that time this was a
new value. The next stamp to bear
Lincoln's head was the 1863, an al
together new series. Again on the
scent of 1870 and on the Scent val
ues in the stamp issued by the war,
navy, state, etc, departments. In 1890
his head appears on the AGENT and in
1892 on the scent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Miss Lawton of the Free Academy
faculty spent the holiday at her home
in Middletown.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Frederick J. West, Dennis J. Daley
and Edward Council of New London
visited in Norwich Saturday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
Che 8ulleti1r,
Norwich, Monday. Feb. IS, 1909.
VARIOUS MATTERS.

VARIOUS MATTERS.
More umbrella and gum shoe wealth
er.
The days have heightened so that
it is daybreak now at SOB.
Another gloomy Sunday cut down
the revenue of the liverymen.
Saturday noon the mercury had
climbed to so degrees and it was like
an April day.
Saturdays Springfield Republican
had column sketch with cut OF the
late Marvin Lincoln, the friend OF John
Brown.
Since last weeks storm the rivers
are running high and much rubbish IS
being washed from the banks and car
ried down with the current.
Most of the eastern Connecticut D.
A r. chapters have appointed dele
gates and alternates to the Continental
congress, to be held in Washington.
| A South Manchester correspondent
| notes that at the recent dinner Of the
| board of trade in that city, Frank /.
4 Naples of Norwich gave some witty
\ local hits and recitations.
The annual meeting Of the Veteran
II o o. F. association Of Connecticut
/ Is TO be held at New Haven on Mon
| day. February %, in Odd Fellows hall
| Twentv-fve years membership in the
order is necessary for qualification.
EMPLOYEES recalled the fact Sunday
| that today February Is, is the first
| anniversary of the death of Adam Reid,
who left a perpetual remembrance Of
his generosity to those in his employ,
TO the local poor and to the Free Acad-
envy.
The banns OF marriage were publish
| ed in st. Patricz's church Of Alexander
Morrison OF Massachusetts, and Miss
Elizabeth NJ Mtllea, daughter of Mrs.
Andrew Milles. Miss Millea has been
a successful teacher in the local
schools and in New Jersey.
The parable Of the sower, from the
| gospel Of the day. furnished the theme
for Rev. F. L. FitzPatricks sermon at
st. Patrick's church on Sunday, en-
nhasizing what a harvest Of charity
and good works would be expected
from those who have had the heritage
of Gods word.
Dairy Commissioner Hubert F. Pot
ter stated Saturday that his deputy,
/ TYLER Cruttenden Of Norwich, had
made a complaint to the prosecuting
attorney of New Haven against a
druggist in that city for selling cocaine
contrary to law. Prosecution will
probably follow.
The American Red Cross society is
to contribute s25O.OO0 to the founda-
tion of an American Red Cross orphan
age to care for children whose parents
were lost in the Italian earthquake
This sum surpasses by $4,000 the
amount actually required to maintair
an establishment for 100 children.
Several from this city will attend
the luncheon of the Connecticut State
Federation of Women's clubs which
I VIII De nelQ NHt lolAalAAGlh 4AotCA "a
Bridgeport this (Monday) afternoon
There will be between fifty and seven
ty-fve persons present, including the
executive boards past and present and
the presidents Of the society
LAncoln's portrait first appeared or
the 15-cent stamp issue Of August Is
1885. At that time this was ;
new value. The next stamp to beal
I,incoIn's head was the 1863, an al
together new series. Again on thu
scent of 1870 and on the Scent val
i ues in the stamp Issued by the war
navy. state. ETC., departments. In 1879
= his head appears on the Accent and il
1892 on the scent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Mrs Edison f.. Gallaudet entertain
ed a few friends on saturday after
noon in honor Of DIR. Gallaudet ana
his daughter Of Washington, d. g.
Mrs. Fben Learned presided at the
tea table.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Miss Harriet Frisbie Of Mckinley
avenue gave a picture puzzle party at
her home on Friday afternoon. There
were sixteen guests. The winners were
Miss Faith Brown and Miss Margaret
White
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
Our FavOrite
God Enamel

applied to a Reed Chair gives a bril-
liant, lasting, gold finish, which, when
soiled can be restored to its original
lustre by the use of soap and water.
Our Favorite Gold Enamel is easily
applied, and when dry has hard
enamel finish which withstands wash
ing rubbing and handling. A perfect
finish for all household articles. 15c.
Csc, SOC
FREE-A Child's Bank to every
purchaser Of a Csc package OF our
Fayorite Gold Enamel
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Capt. Henry W. Abel has returned
to Colchester, after a few days visit
with friends and relatives in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

More umbrella and gum shoe wealth
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15
INTERIOR RETOUCHING

We give below a few hints 20 make
the Home Brighter.
JAP-A- LAC, for furniture and
floors.
STAR ENAMELS (colors and white)
for all interior work.
ALABASTlNE, tinted and white
for plastered walls and ceilings.
STAR BATH TUB ENAMEL.
sAPoLIN STOVE PIPE ENAMEL
"a rich black gloss for stove pipes
and all iron work exposed 10 rust.
sAPoLIN ALUMINIUM ENAM L.
for bath room fixtures. etc
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Cards have been sent out for a sub
scrintion dance to be given at Miller's
scs5ernv on the evening Of February
%. Archibald Mitchell, Jr, Is cAalt-
man of the committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Mrs. Frank Tolhurst has returned to
Hartford after several days visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson
n, Coleman of Broad street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Thomas Condor, employed by the
New Haven road as agent at Central
Village. is confined to his home on
West Colt street, New London, by
illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Another gloomy Sunday cut dowr
the revenue Of the liverymen.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

The days have heightened so tina
it is daybreak now at SOB.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Miss Young and Miss Perkins served 7
Z the Norwich club tea on SATURDAY
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Miss Amy L. CogsweH Of Lincoln
avenue leaves today for a lew weeks
visit in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Costaoel OF I M
odeInhia are the guests Of Mrs. Frank
]. Leavens.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. william Birge, who
have been spending several months in
New York, have returned TO their
home in Huntington place.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Miss Florence Washburn of Nor
wich. who was one of the guests at
the W.. M. I. dance in New London,
has returned home.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Miss Louise c. Howe of Williams
avenue leaves town today for Visit
with friends in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

John A. Phillips of Westerly and
Bert L. Phillips and wife of Mystic
spent the holiday with Mr.. and Mrs.
d. J. Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Miss Ellen Small Of Harwich, Mass
is visiting her sister. Mrs. A. y. NICK
erson Of Perkins avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Mrs. Gurdon L. Bidweu or Mchlh-
1o,--ay,enue mas sent out cards for two
afteTnoone of whist on February 16
and II.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

Christopher Thurbef Of Danbury, n.
II has been the guest for a few DAYS
of the Misses Osgood Of Rockwell ter
race.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-15

~. rar,,,a, clam of Boston is the
lest 'of his sister. Mrs. Horatio Bige-
low.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-08-26
LOCAL SOCIETY
Pretty Home Wedding.

one of the prettiest home weddings
of the season was that Miss Louise
I.aChambre and Tony Goheen, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Theodore LaChambre, ut 50I AL
der street. The impressive marriage
ceremony Of the Catholic church was
performed by Rev Father Trevelli in
the presence of about 80 relatives or
the happy couple. The bride was
charming in handsome tailor made
cream serge. with hat tn match. ana
vas attended by her sister. Miss Corine
I.aChambre. who was daintily gowned
in pale blue. with hat to match. Max
Reilly acted as best man. Following
the ceremony, delicious wedding
breakfast was served. Mrs. Goheen Is
one of Missonlas most attractive
young ladies. who counts her friends
by the scores. Mr.. Goheen IL popu-
lar employe of the Northern Pacific.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goheen left for the east
on No. and. after visiting Mr.. Co
heen's parents ut New Richmond, Wis.
and several eastern cities. will make
their home in MissOula.