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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
MUCH INTEREST IN
BULLETIN TURKEY CONTEST.
Mrs. c. H. Lathrop of North Franklin
Got First Prize-Other Awards to (.
Luther Of Preston and n. D. Bromley
of North Stonington.

Although this has been bad year
for raising turkeys, owing to the dry,
warm weather, there was considerable
interest in The Bulletins prize contest
for the latest and biggest turkeys
raised in New London or Windham
counties and Somers Bros store was
filled with people who came to see the
birds and watch the weighing on Tues
day noon. Only twelve birds were en-
tered for prizes. eight young and four
old ones, which is the smallest num-
Der ever brought in for the contest:
II. T.. Button and Nelson A. Brown OF
North Stcnington were judges, and Jo-
seph P. Conner did the weighing.
Mrs. c. H. Lathrop of North Frank
lin won the first prize. it being the
third year she has taken one, the
young bird weighing 16 IL pounds.
The second prize went to y. Luther
of Preston. the bird weighing 10
pounds, and the third prize, for the
largest bird regardless of age, went TO
H d. Bromley of North Stonington.
This bird weighed 26 pounds.
The regular retail price for native
turkeys, 35 cents per mound. was add
ed to The Bulletins cash prize. giving
Mrs. Lathrop $16.7S for the first prize.
Mr.. Luther s14.60 for the second, and
III. ID. Bromley $1,000 for the third.
When entering the birds for the con-
test. the owners name was written on
tag and placed in sealed envelope
SO the Judges would not know TO whom
they belonged.
To-day the birds will be sent to the
Rock Nook Home, Sheltering Arms and
the County Home for Children lol
THANKSGIVING dinner.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
PRAISED BY
SENATOR sRANoEeEE-
Work on Panama Canal is Going Along
Well and 1t Will Be Finished Before
Date Set.

1c the New York Herald Senator
Frank B. Brandegee, who has just re-
turned from an inspection Of the Pan
anna canal said the work was prog
ressing better than he had expected
and, 50 far as he was able TO Judge
only praise could be given TO those IN
charge. The sanitary CONDITION was
improved wonderfully. Mosquitoes
were becoming an unknown pest. ..
why" he continued. you can sit
on a hotel veranda under an electric
light in the canal zone and drink your
led drinks without being bothered by
mosquitoes or other bugs
Asked if he knew about the increased
cost of the canal. the figure now being
placed at 1878, POI ,O0O, he said he had
known of the increased figures Ioi
some time.
MANY changes have been made, he
said in explanation. ''The canal has
been widened and a good many things
have been done The canal is all right
Every obstacle has been overcome and
the canal will be finished before the
dare set"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
MEMS LEAGUE SOCIAL
AT CENTRAL BAPTIST
Oyster Chowder Followed by a De-
Iightful Entertainment and Lecture.

A delightful social evening was en-
joyed by the Mems league Of the Cen
trail Baptist church, which held a meet
ing Tuesday evening in Bushnell chapel
which began with a supper served at
6.30 o'clock. Covers were laid for forty
men and a delicious oyster chowder
and salad supper was served by COM
mittee under the direction of Mrs. Jo-
seph NJ. Burdick. The mattresses were
Mrs. c. l.. Swan, Miss Fannie Sydle-
r1an, Miss Ella Burgess and Miss Ethel
Morgan.
After supper President Allyn L.
Brown called the meeting TO order for
the disposal of some minor matters of
business, and then the entertainment
programme was given, which had been
arranged by John II. Barnes, chair
man, James A. Hiscox and Frank T.
Naples. This included a well rendered
soprano solo, A May Morning, by Miss
Marion Parkinson, and a violin SOLO
Berceuse (Godard), well played by A.
e. Cherry. Both were called upon fol-
encores, and with the accompanist
Miss Caroline IL. Thompson, received
a vote of thanks. This was followed by
an illustrated lecture upon local birds
given by Principal F. J. Working OF
the Taftville school, which made par
ticularly appreciated part of the even
ing. He and Louis Hoss, who operated
the lantern, were given vote OF
thanks,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
FAREWELL RECEPTION AT Y. N. C. A.
Given Former General Secretary and Mrs. frank n Mer
r-Presented Purse of Gold and Several Other Gifts

wishes for success in the field OF use
fuIness opening in New York: MI.
Merrill responded felicitously Ill &C
cepting these marks of esteem LOT
himself, and wife. The gifts were ?
purse Of gold to Mr.. Merrill from
the board of managers OF the Assoc
citation. members, and other frienos'
and also three remembrances TO Mrs.
Merrill, a beautiful silver lemon dlsn
and fork from the board of managers
of the wcmen's auxiliary. magnin-
cent bunch of chrysanthemums from
the Harmony club, and beautiiui
bouquet of roses from Mrs. Frank "A.
Roath.f
Lemonade and waters were served IN
the reading room by Mrs. John r.
Rogers Mrs. Archibald mitchell, Jr,
Miss Ethel +. Worth and Miss ELIZA
beth PuIlen The ushers for the eve
ming were ]. Holland Larrabee, FRED
eric III. Cranston. Clifton II. Hobson,
George +. Hyde and n. eugene
Smith.
Mr.. Merrill leaves for New York on
Saturday, but Mrs. Merrill remains 70
sing at the Second Congregational
church in New London on SUNDAY
and will Join Mr.. Merrill in New forR
on Tuesday. He begins his duties
with the West End church on Decem-
Der /.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

A we'll attended reception. pervaded
by a delightful social spirit was Civ
en- Tuesday evening in the Y. M. c.
A. parlors by the board of managers
and the women's auxiliary to the for
mer general secretary, Frank H. Mer-
rill, and his wife. VINO are soon to
leave here to reside in New York,
where Mr.. Merrill is to be secretary
of the church house of the West End
Presbyte terrain church. During the re-
ception hours from s to 10 o'clock, the
Harmony club rendered fine musical
programme. The attractive decorations
of palms and ferns were artistically
arranged by Mrs. Henry H.. Pettis of
the auxiliary.
Receiving with Mr.. and Mrs. Mer-
rill were Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Brown
ing, the formers being president of the
association, and Mrs. Will l.. Stearns,
vice president of the womens auxili-
airy. Mrs Costello Lippitt, president
of the auxiliary. and Mayor Lippitt
were both prevented by illness from
attending.
On behalf of the donors. President
Browning presented several gifts to
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill, happily express
ing appreciation of the value of then
services while connected with the as
ISOLATION for the last eight years, the
regret felt at parting. and the best
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
THANKSGIVING CONTRIBUTIONS
AS LARGE AS USUAL
City Missionary Northrop and Helpers
Had a Busy Afternoon Getting the
Goods Assorted.

To see the appreciation of the poor
for the gift of the necessaries for
Thanksgiving dinner, and to see the
need of such contributions, it will on
ly be necessary to drop around to No.
16 Water street today, when the $50
representatives or more of families
call in response to invitations from
the City Mission of the United Work
ers to get ~their share of the good
cheer.
On Tuesday, City Missionary North
rop had a corps of efficient workers
assisting him in putting up packages
of tea, coffee, sugar and asserting the
contributions from the schools. This
morning will come the meat, and all
will be placed in baskets, eighty or
more of which will be sent out to fam
lilies. Invitations have been sent to
$50 or more families who will be ex-
pected to send representatives after
their portions today, so that in all
probability over zoo families will be
supplied
The city missionary had four ex-
pressmen gathering up the contribu-
lions from the schools on Tuesday,
and all but those in Taftville and
Greeneville have been secured and
they will be received today. There
have been large contributions this
year, the average having been main
tanned, and the work can be carried
out in every particular as planned.
The usual amount of money has been
contributed and one automobile owner
has contributed the use of the ma
chine and driver for the sending out
Of some Of the baskets
Although Tuesday was busy day
it will be equally busy this morning
Rev. Mr.. Northrop had the assistance
of Mrs. F. E. DOVE. chairman of the
City Mission committee; Mrs. e. j
Olcott. Mrs. James Johnson. Mrs. EN-
| lily Wattles, Mrs. George keppler, Mrs
II A. Morgan and Mrs William John
son while Joshua Yeomans and
Charles ]. King were also valuable as
| sistants.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Household Utilities
For Thanksgiving

The Good Housekeeper knows how
much the success Of her home enter
tainment depends on the good outnt-
ting of the kitchen and the good
housekeeper very generally knows
how easily she may have her ovtNt
right and complete by depending on
The Boston Store.
Savory Roasters. enamel or steel.
Enamel or Tin Pie Plates. all sisss
and shapes.
Strainers, various shapes and kinas.
Basting Spoons. wood. tin, enamel ~
aluminium.
Dripping Pans. enamel or steel.
Chatting Dishes.
Baking Dishes Of nickel or copper.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Deer Had Been Shot.

Spicer Huntley, Seth Cowles and
Will Rogers, three young lads of East
Lyme. were out Monday night ater
sLunks and about $50 p. m. found n
doe living behind a stone wall, badly
wounded. The animal was unable to
do more than drag her hind quarters
along. a small calfber bullet having
penetrated her body in the region OF
thu kidneys, paralyZing her.
The lads managed TO drag the deer
to a. barn belonging to John I. Beck
with, some little distance away. Then
they went home. Gideon Huntiey'
father of Spicer. at once called up
County Game Warden George II. Brad
ford who gave permission for the AMI
NAL to be killed and put to some use.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Eor.cIosur. of Judoment Lien.

Mrs. Anna L. Coburn of Dorchester.
Mass. has brought suit against the
Industrial Manufacturing company OF
Mystic for foreclosure of Judgment
lien obtained against the company in
the court of common pleas of New
London county on Sept. 20, 1903.
Judgment was obtained by Edward
p BrckIyn of Mystic for $29S.IS and
costs of 1921. This judgment was
purchased by Mrs. Coburn, to whom
Mr.. Bucklyn assigned his interest. She
filed with the town clerk of Stonington
a judgment lien on property and has
nov brought an action of foreclosure.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Licenses Granted.

At the meeting of the board of coun-
ty commissioners in this city on Tues
day the following licenses were grant
ed: Henry A. Gaucher, "a Main street;
Andrew Mclaughlin, 1858 Central ave-
nue.; Patrick Shea. 459 North Main
street: James o. Mahoney, Falls ave
nue.: Julius A. Wutkey, 50 Franklin
street; James McNelly, West Town
street: Anton Kowslowsk. 4 Central
avenue; Joseph G. Bedard, 24S Main
street, all liquor. John A. Dunn, 80
Main street, drug. Henry Az Gaucher
and Samuel Miner, both of Spraguer
LIQUOR licenses.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
IN THE CITY COURT.
Young Men Had Their Case Continued
Again-6oys Are Fined for Throwing
Stones.

The continued cases Against Lee
Hill and Gerald Babson. charged with
attempting to lure away two young
girls, was again continued in the city
court on Tuesday morning until next
Monday. The bond of $1,000 in each
case was retained, although their coun-
sci asked to have 1t lowered.
Several Greeneville boys were pre-
scented, charged with throwing stones
at a man who was chasing them when
they took his barrel. He was struck
in the head. Three boys were dis
charged. but three were fined.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

ARCANUM CLUB WHIST.
DeIiqhtfuI Club Night Enjoyed by
About Eighty NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
nents Served at the Close.

It was club night at the Arcanum
club on Tuesday evening and despite
the rain there were about eighty pres
ent to take in the pleasures provided
by the entertainment committee,
which consists of Frederic W. Cary, G.
w. Hamilton, A Z! Story and Louis
r. Porteous.
There were eleven tables of whist
played and at the close II was an
nonnced that on the white scorers
George Elliott had won, and he re-
ceived a. handsome pocketbook for his
score of As. On the blue counters FL
mer r. Pierson made AZ and was pre-
scented copper ash tray. Refresh :
ments were served. consisting OF
chicken salad, ice cream and cake ano
coffee.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Nance At State HOSPITAL.

In place of the usual dance for the
employees of the state hospital, given
Thanksgiving night. there was a dance
there on Tuesday night from to 10
o'clock, on the top floor of the admin
istration building, Galligan's orches-
ira furnishing music. There was de-
1ightful time
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
cInarsttes from Mexico.

Raymond B. Eldred had a curiosity
to show his friends on Monday in the
shape of some genuine Mexican cigar
cites which he had received from a
friends in San Antonio, Texas. The
cigarettes have a corn husk wrapper
filed with Mexican tobacco, and are
much longer and thinner than the
American made article.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
NeckWear for Thanksgiving

women's Neck Ruchlnrs. white. scru
and colors-25e.
women's Fancy Stocks. white and eel
ors-25e and up.
Embroidered Null Tiss-25e. $50
Jabot and Silk Bows. all colors-2ss.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
w. u. Hall Selling Horses.

w. II. Hall of South Wilmington, a
well known horseman. was in New
London Monday night, shipping nine
high bred animals to the annual Old
Glory sale at Madison Square Garden,
New York. The animals, which came
TO New London by rail and were ship
ped on the Central Vermont line, in
cluded the famous Asa Wilkes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Rev. DIR. VI. s. Kaufman, who was TO
be one of the preachers at the union
Thanksgiving service at the Central
Baptist church Thursday morning, has
been called out of town to attend a
funeral, so that he will be unable to
follow out the original plan. Rev. p,
C. Wright, pastor Of the church. will
deliver the Thanksgiving sermon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
predainu in the River.

Work in dredging the Thames river
in the vicinity of Allyn's Point was
begun Monday. Several scows, tug
and digger were being utilized ON the
Job, which will last several weeks. The
dredging has been a necessity long
time. several vessels having grounded
there while endeavoring TO make
wharfage
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Miss Frances f. Whitney of the fac
ulty at the Catherine Aiken school,
Stamford, will return to her home here
today for the Thanksgiving recess and
remain until Sunday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Frank A. com.toek Innpr0ves.

Frank A. Comstock of New London,
who fell and struck his head on q
stone Sunday morning, was slightly
improved Tuesday Mr. Comstock is
gradually recovering the use Of his
right side, which was rasyzad-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Iosenh Hunter Estate.

In the probate court the appraisal
OF the state of Joseph Hunter has been
filed. showing it to be S4,146-O2, con-
sisting of seven pieces of real estate
and household goods. with ss71.10 in
the bank. G. o. Stead and w. o. Rog-
ers were the appraisers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
St Patrick,s Alumni.

A meeting of the st. Patrick's school
alumni was called for Tuesday even
ing in the chapel, but no business was
transacted, as the rain made the at
tendance so small It is expected an
other meeting may be called about the
middle of December.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Local Attach nlent.

On the Marine Engine company's
plant in Noank. which is to be sold
at auction this week to satisfy the
demands Of creditors, among the many
attachments on the plant is one for
sips in favor of Frank f. Green.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Alanson P. I.athrop and his family Of
New York will arrive today (Wednes-
day) to be with Mr.. Lathrop's mother,
Mrs. j. S. Lathrop, of Washington
street for the remainder of the week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Art NeedleWOrk

For Christmas nothing is apprs-
ciated more truly by the recipient Of
the Christmas gift than somsthins
that has been made by hand, and
shows that the donor has spent time.
thought and consideration on it's ~
lection. 1t is none too early to pur-
chase for the holidays and a host OF
pretty things to embroider as we'll A.
novelties may be had in Art Goods
section. The prices are extremely
moderate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Houldcroft, Jr.
OF Springfield, are spending thu
Thanksgiving holiday with relatives
here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Mrs. Margaret Tarbox has returned
to her home in Providence after Wis
iting Mrs. r. H. Snow of Chestnut
street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Clough leave
today for Tolland to spend Thanks
giving at Mr.. Cloughs home.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

The Wednesday Afternoon club was
represented at the state federation
meeting at Cheshire Friday by its
president Mrs. W. 5. c. Perkins. and
delegate. Mrs. Jean Porter Rudd.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

There is no probability that the old
time Thanksgiving day trips to the
homestead in the big family sleigh will
be duplicated this season.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

From Block Island, which used to
supply the trade with no less than 20
tons of turkeys annually, not more
than 500 pounds have been produced
for many years. This falling-off is
said to be due to a turkey disease call
ed blackhead
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
OYSTERS

SIoop Laura May will be at Steam
boat Wharf Tuesday with a fresh load
of Long Island oysters. VIII sell at
sec a quart; 81 bushel SOC half bushel,
soc peck, 15c half peck.
nov23d CAPT f. DENNIS.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Personal.

Garfield Hercux has returned to-
Norwich. after a short stay in VIII
mington. Del
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Comfort circle of The Kings Daugh-
ters met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs
H. w. Branche, on Laurel Hill, nine
members being present.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Fishermen are dolefuI over the re-
ports that some Of the best trout
brooks have dried up this fall, which
will mean fewer fish next season.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

A Connecticut school document re-
Gently issued by the state board OF
education embodies excerpts from
Secretary C. D. Hines annual report
and is entitled School Improvement.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Christian scoI,nce Service,

This evening at 7.45 o'clock In the
Christian Science reading rooms there
nlll De a-nsshzins nlSEtz1mr .
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Thanksgiving Sale
Linen offerings
That Surpass Anything
Ever Achieved
Through Underpricing

22-inch Napkins, all pure linen, neat
patterns, $3.50 quslity-Sals price
$1.95 dozen.
72-inch Bleached ,Damask. very hns
quality, pretty designs. value 600
Sale price a9c q yard.
22-inch Napkins to match = $3.50 a
dozen.
Hemstitched All Linen Tray Cloths.
1sx27. value ssc = Sale price 2se
each.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Eat your Thanksgiving dinner at
the Del-Hoff; fifty cents.-adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
FUN ERAL.
John "A, MAYNARD.

Funeral services for John H. May
nard were held Tuesday afternoon al
2.30 at his late home. 952 Main street
New London, attended by many mourn
ers and DELEGATIONS from organizations
with which Mr.. Maynard had been
identified, these being the brotherhood
Of Railroad Trainmen. Independent Or
der of Red Men and Henry Gardner
lodge Manchester Unity. of Waterford.
Rev. Joseph A. Elder officiated. The
bearers were members of the various
organizations. Burial was in Jordan
cemetery, where the committal service
was according to the ritual of Henry
Gardner lodge.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Students from the college and pre-
paratory schools will return this after
noon and evening for the holiday re-
cess.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Mrs. Harriet w. Brown.

The remains of Mrs. Harriet Weaver
Brown, who died in Stonington Sun
day morning after a weeks illness
from heart trouble. were brought to
Norwich Tuesday for interment in
Yantic cemetery Prayer was held at
the house of her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Capron, by Rev. George Burton Mars
ton. pastor of the First Baptist
church, of which the deceased had
been member since 1855. Funeral
services were conducted at the grave
in the afternoon by Rev. Mr.. Mars
ton. There survive two sisters. Mrs.
Capron and Mrs. Beckwith of Wind
ham; one son and three step daugh-
tiers.
The remains came by special, car
on the Westerly road, the funeral
party being taken to Yantic cemetery
where the services were conducted in
a. tent. A number of local relatives
were present. Church & Allen had
charge Of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
Plenty OF
CAPONS, GEESE,
ROASTING CHICKENS,
YOUNG FOWL,
DUCKS,
ROAST NATIVE PORK.
for Your Thanksgiving Dinner
SOTnerS Bros.
nov2fd
HALLE CLUB
I42 Main St.
French Restaurants

Ladies' Restaurant for Halle Club
Members, Second Floor, facing Main
street.
Restaurant for Open House Club
Members, Second Floor, looking on
garden.
Dinner-12 to Pat fixed price
30 cents Ladies' Restaurant; S5 cents
Open House Club restaurant.
Supper-6 to Ia la carte.
The Popular Wednesday. Evening
Dinners have been resumed % to
o'clock.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. "a, 1909.
DINNER-35c.
POTAGE CRECY
SOUFFLE DE JAMBON
ROAST LEG OF LAMB
BAKED SWEET POTATOES
SALAD
APPLE DUMPING
CAFE COCOA TEA
ALSO A. LA CARTE.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Western Connecticut hunters are
complaining about the scarcity Of
quail and partridge. While some part
ridge are being bagged there are no
quail being shot. Flocks which We're
observed early in the summer have
disappeared. 1t is thought by some
that the birds have migrated south.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24

Miss Gertrude S. Hyde and Miss Foss
of the faculty of Mt. Holyoke college
came on Tuesday to spend the Thanks
giving recess at Miss Hyde's home on
Washing ton street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-11-24
VARIOUS MATTERS

The family reunions will begin to-
day.
Dealers in table delicacies have had
a good holiday trade.
Little pigs for Thanksgiving roasts
were featured on Tuesday.
Eat your Thanksgiving dinner at
the Del-Hoff; fifty cents.-adv.
On lawns and in parks the grass
is still green, and many shrubs retain
their leaves.
In spite of the mild season furs are
bringing a big price and trappers are
unusually alert.
On Thanksgiving morning the par
ish mass in st. Patrick's church will
be at 8 o'clock.
Holiday travel began last evening
and the suitcase brigade will increase
in numbers today.
All barber shops will be closed all
day Thanksgiving; open night before
until IL o'clock.-adv.
Owners of woodlots were pleased to
see Tuesdays showers, as lessening
danger from forest fires.