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Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FROM THE STATE.
This End Of the State Well Represent
ed at Meeting in Hartford.

The county commissioners from all
over the state met at the Hotel Garde,
Hartford, wednesday, for an informal
discussion of matters relating to tie
conduct of county homes, county jails,
Interpretation of the license laws so
as to have uniformity in the granting
of liquor licenses, and also to discuss
other matters which come before coun-
ty commissioners. The president of
the County Commissioners associa ton,
Jacob D. Walter of New Haven county,
presided. and the secretary, 3. T. Clark
Of MIddleseX county, kept the min
utes.
1t has been the custom for the COM
missioners to have an annual meeting
in the summer at the shore, and this
is the first time they have had a meet
ing in the winter. After the informal
talks dinner was served in the private
dining room. Of the twenty-four COM
missioners in the state twenty were
present, as follows:
Robert A. Potter Of Bristol, F. z.
Watkins Of Manchester, George Miller
of Meriden, Jacob D. Walter of Chesh-
ire, James Geddes of Waterbury,
Charles D. Noyes of Norwich, Benja-
min F. Williams of Stonington, Rich
ard w. Chadwick of Old Lyme, Whit
Pease Of Fairfield, John Brophy Of
Fairfield, John Brophy Of Ridgefield,
E Herbert Corttiss of Thompson, Ed
win H. Hall Of Windham, Charles E.
Barber of Plainield, Howard NJ Guern-
sey of Thomaston Hubert B. Case OF
Barkhamsted. Charles f. Chapman of
Westbrook, Elwyn T. Clark of Had
dam, Mayro Keeney Of Somers, Fred
o. Vinton Of Mansfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
AT BROADWAY THEATER.
Life of An Actress.

The Fenberg stock company returned
to the Broadway theater Wednesday
for the remainder of the week and
in the evening played The Life of an
Actress in a manner which called for
much applause. Jane Tyrrell as Mary
was notably celever, and as Nan War
rington Amy Schaffer was a daring
adventures. Ralph Herbert. Jean
Barrymore, Fern Foster and Louis
Morrison carried their roles well, sup
ported by a well selected cast
The specialties were a pleasing fea-
ture, including illustrated songs by
James Blackmore "a song and tales
by Bert Walter. with hoop rolling by
Charles Hammond and cornet solos
by Marie Mcneil.
This afternoon the company plays
Pinkerton-Detective and tonight the
bill is The Millionaire's Revenge,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
INSTALLATION OF
EASTERN STAR OFFICERS.
Work Done by Retiring Matron, Mrs.
steVens-Buffet Lunch Served at the
Close.

Sachem chapter, No. 81, Order of the
Eastern Star, had out a full attendance
at its regular meeting Wednesday
evening at the Buckingham Memorial,
which was the regular time for the
installation Of officers for the ensuing
term. This was impressively carried
out by the retiring matron, Maude L.
Stevens, assisted as grand marshal by
Flora J. Fitzpatrick.
The following is the list of officers:
Worthy matron, Dorothea w. Balloon
worthy patron, Andrew B. Kingsbury;
associate matron, Annie L. Rawson; ;
secretary, Lottie E. Williams; treas
urer, Annie E. Woodman; conductress,
Esther Fl. Blinn; associate conductress,
Emily T.. Dolbeare; chaplain, ]. An
nella Stetson; marshal, Louise j.
Standish; organist, Mabel H. Dibble
Adah, Mary E. Stevens; Ruth, Susie
Park; Esther, Sarah j. Moffitt; Mar
tina, Dorothy c. Durfey; Electa, Emily
L. Williams: warder, Elizabeth Kins-
man; sentinel, Orrin NJ. Price
The new worthy matron, who has
been a member since January, 1903,
and started her work in the chairs by
serving as Martha IN the next year,
took her place as presiding officer with
some pleasing remarks, in which she
pointed out lines of effort for the COM
ing term, reminding them that they
were entering their sixth year with a
membership of about 120. She ap-
pointed two committees - auditing,
Maude L. Stevens, Gertrude H. Lip
pitt. James c. Fitzpatrick; visiting,
Elizabeth Kinsnan. Annie L. Rawson,
Louise ]. Standish, Mary E. Stevens.
The death Of one member this week,
Mrs. Lucy Haymon, was reported. and
the usual action taken and a delega-
ton from the chapter will attend the
funeral.
An enjoyable buffet lunch was serv-
ed in the post hall after the business
meeting was over, this part Of the
evening being in charge Of the COM
mittee, comprising Mrs. Flora J. F1tz-
patrick, Mrs. Mary M. Stevens and w.
r. Balloon. The retiring board Of Off
GERS had a group picture taken by
fiashlight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
STATE sPIRlTUALIsTs'
Annual Meeting Held at New London
Reports Accepted and Committees
Named.

The regular annual meeting of the
board of directors of the Connecticut
Spiritualist association was held Wed
nesday morning and afternoon at the
Croker house, New London, with a
dinner at the noon hour.
Jacob Linicus Of New London was
elected chairman pro tenn. in the alb
sence of F. E. Tracy Of Hartford, who
is treasurer, and also chairman accord
ing to the charter.
The following committees were
named:
Committee on music and amusements
Jacob Linicus, New London; Henry
Ashenfelder, New London; A. D. Dor
man, Mantle; ]. c. Durham. Mantle;
George Hatch, South Windham; r. D.
Bascom, Hartford; Miss Eva Potter
Frank NJ. Fuller. Hartford.
Committee on cottages and grounds
jacob Linicus, New London; R 8
Bascom, Hartford: Miss Eva Potter
Mantle; George Goss, New London; j
C. Burnham, Mantle.
Committee on appraisals and sales
George Goss, New London; Henry
Asbenfelder. New London; F. q. Tracy
Hartford; George Hatch. South Wind
ham.
Transportation committee - Henry
Ashenfelder, New London; George
Goss, New London.
Committee on printing-Miss Hep
STA Boden, Willimantic; A. T. Boon
Norwich: Frank NJ. Fuller, Hartford.
The solicitors named were R. S
Bascom, Grace F. West, ]. n. Sanford
George Hatch and Mrs. Hepsia c.
Boden.
The accounts Of Collector George
Goss and Treasurer F. E. Tracy were
examined and found correct by the au-
ditors, Ashley T. Boon and George
Hatch.
The following speakers were en-
gagged for the season: Mrs. Hepsia c.
Poden. Willitnan:ic; ]. N. Sanford
Hartford, and DIR. A. E c. Merriman
Hartford.
The season will run from June 20
81 Cant II Inclusive
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
OFFICER TO COLLECT
POLL AND MILITARY TAXES
Recommendations of Tax Commission
er Will Be Incorporated Into a Bill
for Legislature.

To a discussion Of the best method
Of collecting the state military tax
was devoted the entire morning ses-
sion of the Mayors association of
Connecticut at it's midwinter session
in Hartford Wednesday. Mayor Fors-
ter of Rockville presiding. Tax Com
missioner William H. Corbin was pres
ent by invitation and he explained his
theory of solving the troublesome
problem. In his opinion the present
system of divided official responsible
ity in towns and cities is fatal to the
collection Of the noll tax. It was easy
enough to collect from property hold
ers, but with the nom property holder
the trouble began. He favored an in
termediate date, between January and
october, for thorough enrolment by
an official selected by the mayors Of
cities and the selectmen in towns. If
law can be passed permitting the
towns to adopt this method, the poll
tax collector can make a house to
house canvass. His lists should be
filed with the boards of relief and for
one month be subject to corrective
changes. Then the bills of non-prop-
erty owners could be turned over to
the officer for collection, he to be re-
munerated amply. either by salary or
commission, or both.
Mayor Armstrong Of New London
said he had given the subject much
consideration and had arrived at the
conclusion that the legislature should
be asked to repeal the tax laws. He
said that most of the people subject
to them were unable to nay them and
again it would cost the state about as
much to collect them as the income
would amount to. At the close of the
discussion it was voted to have bill
framed along the lines outlined by the
tax commissioner. making it permissi-
bic for the towns to appoint an officer
to collect the poll and military taxes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
MURPHY & McGARRY,
207 Main St.
This is the Time
for you to fix up on Winter
Clothing -

Our Suits and Overeoats have all been
reduced in price. but the HART,
ScHAFFNER & MARX and the Leo
PoLD MORSE G. cos tailoring is
there just the same.
You can't buy better clothing any
where, and at this particular season
of the year you'll find the prices and
saving very interesting.
$500 Suits and Overcoats. ...$ $50
$500 Suits and Overcoats. -. .$t1.5o
$500 Suits and Overcoats. -. .$14.5o
$4,000 Suits and Overcoats. -. $1,000
$1,000 Suits and Overcoats. 49,. $3.50
s24.OO Suits and Overcoats. 80. $3.50
$500 Suits and Overcoats. 81. $4,000
$500 Suits and Overcoats. 49,. $3.50
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

II It was possible to go ahead with
the plastering and inside woodwork on
the addition to the courthouse, the
building could be finished and made
ready for occupancy in six or seven
weeks. This work is being held up
for the installation Of the steam heat
ing, it being necessary to have heat
before the remainder of the work can
be finished, the steam filters being at
work now.
The exterior work on the building
has been completed, the windows are
all in, but there remains some grading
to be done in the yard. At the rear
and on the north side a fine cut stone
wall has been built, but the ground
viii have to be graded and the front
put in shape.
The ground floor of the building will
be used for the common pleas court
room, with offices for the judge. jury,
clerk and other side rooms, while the
second floor will be occupied by the
law library, there being an entrance
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

The regular meeting of Norwich
grange, No. 172. Patrons of Husband
ry, was held Wednesday evening in
Pythian hall. In the absence of Wor-
thy Master Woodbury. o. Rogers, who
is attending the state grange meeting
at Hartford, Overseer Jacob Gallup
presided.
In addition to routine business a
resolution of thanks was presented to
Henry NJ. Colt for his gift to the
grange of a burnt-wood jewel case
and copy of the resolutions was also
ordered spread upon the records. Fri
day evening, January %. was selected
as a special date for the installation
Of officers.
In the lecturers hour an interesting
talk was given by Nathan E. Whiting
upon a trip to Washington, D. C..
from which he has just returned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
Letter Box for Mail,

The new regulations of the postofice
department request that patrons have
a suitable letter box or receptacle for
mail matter at their place of business
or residence, and If the same is not
provided that a written order be filed
authorizing the placing of mail matter
under the door or the like. In the
disobeyment of these instructions a
certain number Of dement's are charged
against the letter carrier. Postmaster
Caruthers calls attention to these reg
ulations and requests that all comply
as soon as practicable
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

from the main floor Of the city hall
through an arched doorway The third
floor win be all addition to the town
hall, which will nearly double its size
and mean the changing of the plat
form somewhat fl ON where it is at tne
present time. The French roof on the
addition is where the town hall is To-
Gated. A description, with dimensions
of the building, has previously been
given. The ground floor is of granite,
while the building above is of pressed
brick, the roof being slated on the
sides. The architecture follows rne
style of the main building.
But for the lack Of heat the annex
would have been finished by this time.
Contractor Williams having the ma
terial in the building and stored else
where for the completion of the job.
The plastering will be the next work
to be DONE after which will follow the
woodwork and the flooring, only the
temporary floors being in at present.
The building is erected jointly by the
city, town and county, being brought
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

about by the need Of room for law
library, after which the needs for in
creased room In the town hail for large
caucuses and town meetings were ad-
vanced and the advisability of having
a separate court room so that the
common pleas and superior courts
might be in session here without in
terfering with each other.
The law library books are now in the
office Of the clerk of the superior court
and the clerk of the common pleas
court, while many more are stored for
lack of room. The change from there
to the new library and the removal Of
the common pleas clerks Office into
the new quarters, which will be con-
venlently fitted up and equippedewith
a fireproof vault for the records and
papers, will make available an addi-
tional room for the superior court clerk.
The contract price for the building
was S26,997, while the total cost Of the
necessary land and buildings and the
furnishings, ii is not thought. will
bring the total amount to $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
The Annual Winter
Mark Down of
Boys Clothing

An economy opportunity that should
appeal strongly to all who have boys
to elothe. Our entire stock Is inoIud-
ed and prices have been cut to a
point that will effect a quick clear
anoe.
BOYS oVERcoATS and REFERS
$500 Coats down to $3.4s
S5.9s Coats down to $3.50
$3.50 Coats down to $3.50
BOYS RUSSIAN and SAILOR SUITS
$500 Suits down to $3.50
$4.es Suits down to S3.4S
BOYS TWo-PlEcE SUITS,
7 TO IA years
$3.50 SUITS down to $2.es
$500 Suits down to $685.
CSC Knickerboclxer Pants 500
SOC Straight Knee Pants $50
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
NO PARISH HOUSE DISCUSSION.
Matter Is Yet in the Distant Future
and Only One of the Needs of Christ
Church to Be Talked Over.

There was no meeting of the women
of Christ church on Wednesday aft
ernoon. but at the weekly meeting this
week there will be a discussion on
needs of the parish and how to make
it grow. There are many things in
the list of needs. among which is a
parish house, about which there will
probably be some discussion, but there
is no definite movement for it as yet,
and no plans or funds. Although need
ed parish house for Christ church is
yet in the distant future, states one
prominent in the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
cHRIsTs WAY OF REACHING MEN
Gospel Services at the First Baptist
Church.

The third midweek gospel service
was held Wednesday evening at the
Third Baptist church. Interest deepens
as the evenings pass by and the ser
vices are found to be worth while by
those who attend. After a devotional
service of praise and prayer the pas
tor. Rev. w. T. Thayer, spoke upon
Christ's Methods Of Reaching Men and
Of Teaching His Disciples.
It is the duty Of the Christian through
Chrlsts spirit to save the unconvert-
ed, and it is the duty of the uncon-
verified to be saved through Christ.
To Christ the Christian goes for
methods to accomplish his mission and
to Christ the unsaved must go for the
way of salvation. We do not appreci-
ate the power Of the personal touch,
reaching one at time is the way Of
reaching all in time" Christ recog-
nizes the power of the individual, and
each one has some service none but
he can render.
The preacher tonight is Rev. 2. W.
Potter, pastor of the Jewett City Bap-
fist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
Big Savings in Shoes

To make our Clearance Sale com.
pIete andSto show the shoe lovers %
Norwich who appreciate good values
of hish class goods, we will place on
sale for the balance of the week what
we call our Three-Eishts Sale
98e-regular s1.sS
S1.o8-regular $500
$2.9e-regular $3.50 and 800
Remember these are our regular
goods, sizes somewhat broken, but still
a good assortment to pick from.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
Heartsease Circle. X. D.. Formed.

Miss Lucy Geer. county secretary OF
the Kings Daughters. reports the for
nation Of another circle in this city.
1t was organized by her Dec. 18th. 1908.
and has taken the name Heartsease
circle, with the following officers:
Leader. Miss Maud Grove; vice leader.
Miss Fannie L. Grover: secretary, Miss
Agnes L. Dawson; treasurer. Miss Lee
titia e. Kramer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

Roscoe H. Wright of Ashford, rep
resentative from that town to the gen.
eral assembly, is spending a few days
at the home of his brother in-law, DR..
c. W. S. Frost, in Waterbury,.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
AZ New London Rannuet.

President F. w. Cary and Secretary
Henry W. Tibbits Of the Norwich
Beard Of Trade were guests Of the New
London Business Mems association at
a banquet in the Hotel Mohican at
New London Wednesday evening,
President Cary being one Of the
speakers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
FIVE HUNDRED TOURNEY
Started Vat Colonial Club This Week
to Continue About IS Weeks.

At the Colonial club on Monday eve
ming a 500 tournament was started,
which will run for about Is weeks.
There were five tables and at the close
of the evenings play DR.. H. E. Hig-
gins was in the lead with 200 points
and John B. Oat second.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

W. II. Carpenter the well known
electrician for the Connecticut COM
pany, of New Haven. has accepted a
position as assistant electrical egineer
for the Bryant Electric Co. of Bridge
port.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
Ole
boston STORE
January
Clearing Sale
T.ypities
Real Economy

Tangible money saving opportuni-
ties, Incentives to economy there can
be no doubt about-bsrsains 90 dsols-
i've in goods so reliable that you may
figure odt the saving as you read, for
you know that you will find all here
as represented, every special as strong
as anticipation pictures Read the
following items, put them to the test,
and realize that the store 10 full Of
other just such offerings.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
State creamery Association.

The annual meeting Of the Connec-
ticut Creamery association was held
at Hartford, wednesday. Among those
present was o. L. Pultz of Lebanon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
Incidents in Society

The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge club
met this week with Mrs. John E.
Hawkins of Broadway.
Miss Susan Kendrick of Grand Forks,
N. D., is the guest Of Mrs. A. B. Nick
erson of Perkins avenue.
Mrs. Burrill W. Hyde Of Broadway
left on Wednesday for Hartford, where
she will attend the Peck-Elmer we'd
ding today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
Administrator Namad.

In the probate court on Wednesday
Judge Ayling named Mary H. Wade
administrator in the estate of Mary
Bradbury of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
ELKS' NOTICE!

All members Norwich Lodge, 3. ?,
o. E., are requested to assemble at
depot in time to take the p. M,
train for New London, Thursday even
ing, Jan. 18th, to attend tho dedication
Of the splendid new home OF New Lon
dor Lodge of Elks. Visiting lodges all
over the state win be present.
We shall take our Tubbs' Band and
be second to none. All can return By
special trolleys at midnight.
Everyone who can should go. There
will be plenty doing, and we want =
good crowd.
COMMITTEE.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

Mrs. Eta Watson of North Frank
lin was the guest of Mrs. E. w. Loom
Is Of Twelfth street on Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
Wash Goods Dept.

loo F1annelettes. dark oolorH. good
colorings. usually sold at ioo - Sale
price Sc yard.
121kc Seersuckers, 30 yard patterns
in six different stripes. blue graya. ex-
cellent for skirts, dresses. etcS-Sala
price Be yard.
tic Madras, good weight for shirt
waists, mems shirts, stripes and hg-
ures. regularly sold at Ito and 100
Sale price 1870 yard.
Csc Wash Goods at II 4 e-P1nal
clean up OF odd patterns and colorh
poplins, plaids, mercerized fabrics,
etc, regular price $50.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
PERSONAL.

George Muse of Groton has been in
Norwich this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
Get Into One
OF Our
Channels Vests

They are the breastworlzs that will
protect you against sudden changes in
the weather from extreme colds.
To protect the chest when suffer
ing from lung trouble. nothing is
quite so effective as good Chamois
Vest
We have them Of beautiful designs
which can be worn as a common vest
they are lined with flannel and can
be laundered the same as a piece Of
wooden cloth. We have other designs
to wear over the undervest and these
will last several seasons, and are GER
tainly most effective in protecting the
body and in preventing sudden colds,
especially in long cold drives. They
are worn by many people.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

Mystic-The new schooner Victory
arrived at the Gilbert yard this week.
She has not yet been rated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

Attorney Lucius Brown was in Prov
idence yesterday on legal business.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
tan1Sd

WHEN you want to put your busi-
ness before the public, there Is no mes
dium better than through the advertise
Ing columns OF The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
The DeI-HOn,

HAYES BROS, PEOprietOrs.
Running Hot and Cold Water.
Rooms Unexcelled. Service Prompt
Tables reserved for Ladies'.
feb5d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14
City q NorwIeh water work.

Board OF Water Commissioners.
Norwich, Conn, Dec. 81, 1908.
Water rates for the quarter ending
Dec 81, 1908, are due and payable All
the office Jan. /, 1863. Office open
from 8 a. m. to 10 and 1 to p. m.
Wedne sday and Saturday evenings 7 to
9 until Jan. 20.
Additions will be made to all bills
remaining unpaid after Jan. 90
WILLIAM w. IVES
Janld Cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

The negro porters on the Norwich
line steamers have become so avari-
cious lately that complaint has been
made against them for swarming all
over the union station crossing and
other places, where they have no right
to be. The New Haven road has had
a special Waterman at the station this
week keeping an eye on the porters.-
New London Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

The marriage Of Mrs. Deborah Shea
Pierce Of Worcester and John Walter
Jones Of Fort Terry, n. Y, took place
Tuesday in st. Pauls church, Worces-
ter. The ceremony was performed at
a nuptial mass by Rev. William e.
Ryan. Mr.. Jones is a corporal at
Fort Terry.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

There will come before congress
shortly for reading a bill which asks
that the expenses of railway postal
clerks be paid while away from the
terminus Of their run on duty. There
are $4,000 railway mail clerks and
salaries average S1,15O. ~
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

Delegates from the state towns have
been in Hartford, attending the quar-
terly meeting of the New England
Liquor Dealers Distributing CO.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

The boys have almost forgotten how
to SNOWFALL.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

Tree specialists have been called on
by owners Of parks and groves to give
treatment to chestnut trees affected
with fungus which is killing so many
of those trees of late.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

State Commissioner Of Domestic
Animals H. o. Averill recommends
that the present dog tag be changed
so that town clerks will have to pay
but five cents for each license tag
instead Of seven, thus insuring them
a better profit on the tags, which they
sell at ten cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

The Connecticut Society Of the Sons
Of the American Revolution have ad-
mitted twenty-five new members this
week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

At the fellowship meeting held at
the stonington Congregational church
Wednesday, Rev. S. NJ. Cathcart Of
the Pawcatuck Congregational church
delivered the sermon. The discussion
was led by Rev. Mr.. White Of Led
yard and Deacon John A. Avery Of
North Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

Among the prize winners at the
poultry show in Bridgeport this week
was Tyler Cruttenden, Norwich, sin
gle comb black orpingtons second and
third on cockerel.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

It is reported that Charles Loveland,
a former resident of Hebron, was lost
from a vessel off Cape Cod recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

At the 25th annual state eonven-
ton of the Select Templars held in
Seymour, recently. it was voted to
hold the next annual convention in
Portland, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-14

Franklin council, No. 3, R. and S.
NJ, hold their annual meeting this eve
ning.-adv.