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Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
MATTERS CONCERNING GILBERT TRANSPORTATION CO
Considerable Discussion Over Disposal
 of vesseIs-Further Hearing.

Certain matters in connection with the receivership proceedings of the Mystic have been heard in the circuit court of the United States, before Judge James P. Platt. A delegation of lawyers was present and there was a were referred to Samuel Parks of New London, who about two months ago was appointed a special master to ad- just affairs, and were put over for fur ther hearing for the most part to March 2S at II o'clock.
 The lawyers present and the inter ests they represented were E. c. Blodgett and J. l.. Pullman of Boston, representing Frank G. Butterworth, the receiver; D. G. Perkins of Nor & Trust Co.,: l.. M. Dazgett of New Haven. representing the bondholders' committee. and Harry w. Reynolds of Hartford, representing Alton l.. Wood ford. an insurance broker. of Hartford.
 Counsel for the receiver said that the Chafer Construction and Material company had asked that it be allowed to take certain chains on one of the craft, as the contract was made for the chains before the receivership. thus entitiing the company to the chains. The matter was referred to Special Master Samuel Parks to de- termine the facts.
 Lawyer Putnam said that the tug
 
 Thames Loan & Trust Co.,, which com pany had a large lien on the craft. The approxfmated value of the craft was about $10,600.
 There was considerable discussion as to the disposition of the proceeds from the sale of the Esther Ann, amounting to s31, 300. the question of mortgages and the matter of subsequently, ac- quired property being brought out in the discussion. The matter was re- ferred to March 28.
 Counsel for the receiver reported that private offers had been made for the vessels Belden. Monohan and Fortuna. There was considerable discussion over this the receiver be- lfevfng they should be sold privately, rather than at a public sale. for he believed the offers were good ones. Counsel for the bondholders said that these craft represented the Flower of the coast-wise fleet" and he did not believe they should be taken from the fleet as whole. Counsel for the receiver said that if they lost by de- ferring the sale the loss would have to be stood by the bondholders It was wholly up to the latter. The mat ter was put over to March 2s.
 The matter presented by Alton E.. Woodford had to do with the adjust ment of certain insurance premious, insurance having been taken out by the company through MT. Woodford. There were also one or two other minor matters introduced
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
WIRELESS IN NEW LONDON. Pole POO Feet High Being Erected al
 Scott Wharf.

Work has been started on the con- struction and erection of the new wireless telegraph pole at the wharf of the T. A. Scott company on Pequot avenue in New London, where the land wireless station will be. This pole will be 200 feet high and will be constructed of wood. It will be strong ly braced. The pole rests on a con- crete base and heavy wire cables will be used for guys, of which there will be three sets. fastened every sixty feet up the pole.
 The Massie system will be used. It Is expected that no trouble will be ex- perienced in communicating with al- most any of the wireless stations along the coast This system is used on all of the New England Navigation com pany steamers and there are wireless stations equipped with this system all along the New England coast. The wrecking steamer Tasco is also equip ped with this system. The pole, as above mentioned. will be 200 Feet high, which is nearly twice as high as the Mohican building in New London, and will be somewhat higther than the stsepie of tho Eiust Church D6 ChR1ak
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Jonathan Smith Seriously Injured
Ribs Both Sides Crushed and Possibly Internal
 Injuries Received Oil Wagon Passed Over Him

Starting up unexpectedly for some unknown reason, and getting beyond his control, Jonathan Smiths pair of gray horses threw him off the seat of his oil wagon at the lower end of North Main street on Monday after noon about 3.30 o'clock, and as MT. smith clung to the reins he was thrown under the wagon, the wheels passing over his body, breaking a number of riDs, besides causing a severe shock to his nervous system and bruises around his head and body. Mir. Smith Is 63 years old and mas peddled oil TOT number of years, being a familiar figure to practically everyone in the city. His many friends will learn with regret of his serious injuries, which Dr. Rush w. Kimball, who attended him, said might include internal in- juries. This could be told in a day or two.
 When the horses started they quick ly turned up the bank on the opposite side of the street from the Marguerite snapping off the pole of the wagon and throwing MT. Smith off the seat. As they continued their run, he chung to the reins and was slowed around under the wheels With MT. Smith on the team was his brother in Jaw, Stephen Cook, who was able to jump
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
AT BROADWAY THEATER.
George Evans Honey Boy Minstrefs.

No more pleasing minstrel show has been given in this city in a long time than was the entertainment Monday evening at the Broadway theater, when George Evans Honey Boy mfnstrels held the boards. There was a top .heavy house, but everyone was thor oughly delighted with the perform ance. It contained many new features. the entire show was calculated to please. John Murphy of this city is with the troupe, and during the first part was brought before the footl1ghts by MT. Evans and introduced. He had good word for the Norwich boy, whom he said was a clever dancer. as was later demonstrated and added that he had bright prospects on the stage. The entertainment embraces minstrelsy, burlesque and musical comedy in a manner which won en- thusiastic applause throughout.
 There was handsome crimson trel- lis setting for the opening, although much interest was manifested in the the start to the present time, showing many of the old time minstrels. AS a comedian George Evans is decidedly clever and his jokes, stories and songs vulsed his hearers. He had many Eo- cal hits which worked in we'll His song, These Are the Good Old Days, got big hand. Benham and King
 
 Marks and Lee likewise added to the fun of the evening. Vaughn Comfort and J. P. Rogers were the interlocu- tors and all were. heard in exceptional ly we'll rendered songs.
 Scenes from Blackvflle showed up some of the dancers of the troupe, while Alexander and Scott as the classy blacks, the former impersonat- ing a woman with marked ability, fur nished one of the features of the even
 
 with the machine gun effect was we'll executed number.
 The musical comedy, The Ffremen's Picnic, furnished plenty of fun and was cleverly done. George Evans in this was excellent, while Sam Lee, Ar thur Alexander. John King and Vaughn Comfort added immensely to the success. Through the show there are elaborate stage settings and at the close a hook and ladder truck with varied colored electric lights and a horse a Ia. the Eight Bells occupied the stage as the curtain fell.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Stomachs Repaired
Relieves Distress in Five Minutes Guaranteed to cure Indigestion,
 or Money Back.

Let Mrs. Grif1ith tell you about Mi- o-na,- the greatest prescription Tor stomach troubles ever written:
 For years I have doctored for acute gastritis, but only received slight benefit, and had to Joe careful what ate. But, thanks to Mi-o-na stom- ach tablets. can now eat anything. Last Christmas, after partaking of a hearty turkey dinner. I was seized with an attack of acute indigestion, and the doctor worked over me for hours before I got relief. He paid me eight visits before I could say I was we'll enough to sit up. But since then have taken Mi-o-na tablets. and l have not been troubled since. Before using Mi-o-na I had attacks about every month."-Mrs. Ida Gridith. I213 c St, Washington, ID. C., July 5, 1909.
 Mi-o-na stomach tablets are sold by druggists everywhere and at The Lee & Osgood Go. for 50 cents a large box. They are guaranteed to cure indiges- ton. sour stomach, belching gas. dizzi- ness. biliousness. heaviness. or any stomach ailment.
 Try Booths Pills for constipation joyful surprise-25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
DON'T KNOW HOW To Select Food to Rebuild On.

'To find that a lack of knowledge of how to properly feed oneself caused me to serve ten long years as miserable dyspeptic. is rather humil- iating- was sufferer for that length of time and had become a shadow of my natural self. I was taking medicine all the time and diet ing the best knew how.
 One day I heard of Grape Nuts food, in which the starch was predi- gested by natural processes and that the food rebuilt the brain and nerve centres. 1 knew that if my nervous system could be made strong and per feet could digest food all right so started in on Grape-Nuts, with very little confidence, for I had been dis heartened for a long time.
 ITO my surprise and delight I found was improving after living on Grape Nuts a little while, and in three months I had gained 12 pounds and was feeling like a new person. For the past two years have not had the slightest symptom of indigestion, and am now perfectly well.
 T made a discovery that will be of importance to many mothers When my infant was two months old it was being fed on the bottle and was not Nuts-at first. only the water poured Over-Iater on, the softened food. The child began to improve rapidly. and is now a year old and very fat emu tAOdilAiy anu flStS HcNcT DctI SICK. Is unusually bright-has been saying words ever since it was six months old.
 T know from my experience that there is something in Grape-Nufs that brightens up any one, infant or adult. both physically and mentally"
 There's a Reason"
 Read 'Tha Road to Melville" in pAss.
 Ever read the above Ietter9 Anew ono appsars from time to time. They are genuine, true. and full of human jntorUuk.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Y. M. c. A. Junior Membership.

The three junior department mem- bership buckets at the Y. M. c. A.. which show the new members received in the contest now under way, have received a few more drops in the past week, indicating new members gained by the three teams that are competing. Captain McCormick's grammar school team holds the lead, showing seven drops in the bucket, while Captain Charnetslis employed boys team has three. In the past week the Academy team, under Captain Ricketts, put it's first drop in the bucket, but the mem bers of this team are promising that they will come along with enough names very soon to put them up alongside the other two teams. The contest has three more weeks to run, closing April 9th.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

off. and escaped unhurt- The horses kept on down the street, heading for Casper K Bailey's stable, where they struck telegraph pole, and smashed the shafts of a buggy. This tore them loose from the oil team and they were stopped with their heads in the door way of the stable. The broken pole was about all the damage to the oil team. and the horses were not hurt.
 MT. Smith was picked up and taken into Nicholson's drug store, where pr. Kimball was summoned. and also MT. Smiths son William, who is employed at the market across Preston bridge. MT. Smith was suffering severely both from the shock and the pain. but was conscious. Dr. KimbalI took him in his machine to his office in Broadway. where he was examined. A number of ribs on both sides of his chest were broken. After he had been cared for and bandaged up he was sent to his home in Norwich Town in one of MT. Baiiey's hacks. His son went with him. At first it was thought 1t would be necessary to send him home in the ambulance, but he ralled so well that 1t was found unnecessary.
 At his home Monday evening MT. Smith was reported resting as comfort ably as could be expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Walter F. Lester.

It will be shock to the many friends of Rose E., wife of Councilman Walter F. Lester, to learn of her death, which occurred at Hartford on Monday afternoon. She underwent an operation there about ten days ago, from which 1t had been daily reported that she was steadily improving. MT. Lester and his son were at Willimantic about 5 o'clock Monday afternoon when he received word by telegraph of her death.
 The sympathy of the community will be extended to the bereaved family in their loss. Mrs. Lester was a devot- ed wife and mother. her interests cen- tering in her home. A woman of true Christian principles. she had a host of friends who will mourn her untime- ly taking away. Besides her husband, she leaves two children
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
DR. CASEY ENTERTAINs
 MEDICAL SOCIETY
Fine Paper by Attorney ]. F. CoughIin Preceded the Banquet Served at Del Hoff.

At the monthly meeting of the Nor wich Medical society on Monday evening pr. William B. Casey enter tained. the session being held at the Del-Hoff hotel. By request Attorney John F. Coughlin read the paper of the evening, which was upon Expert Medical Testimony as Evidence. He handled the subject in a masterly manner, speaking upon a subject which Is now being taken up extensively in
 medical journals. He made reference to the Thaw trial and the law in New York state regarding the testimony of expert medical men, where it is allow ed only in insanity cases. The highly interesting paper was discussed at length by the doctors, who gave Attor-
 ney Coughlin vote of thanks, and he
 has been asked to read it before the
 meeting Of the New London County
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
WON THE PRIZES.
Prescott Smith and J. J. Young Guess
 ed Nearest to Stopping Time,

Two lucky ticket holders, Prescott Smith of Platt avenue and John J. Young of High street, received prizes of $2 and $1 respectively at o'clock on Monday evening at the gentlemen's furnishing store of P. J. Morley on Franklin square, when the face of the clock in his store window was un- yelled to see what time it had stopped at A number of patrons who had re- ceived tickets with their purcha ses were on hand to see if they could come closest to the time and share in the prizes.
 The clock stopped at 4.o212, and the two winning tickets were 423.21 for MT. Smiths and 4.2329 for Mr Young's. The clock stops again next week and there will be more prizes.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
CLASS OF TWENTY CONFIRMED.
Special Sermon by Rev. Theodor Bauck at German Lutheran Church.

At the German Lutheran church on Sunday class of twenty members was confirmed at the morning service, the pastor, Rev. Theodor Bauck. ofn- ciating. and his sermon was appropr1- ate to the day. The following compris- cd the class: Elizabeth Heibel. Louise Roessler Eleonore Weiland Katharine Rsnlxer Johanna Thoma,, Rose Wun- derlioh, Felix Rossoll, Paul Jatkowske. Frank Bradlau, Fred Stelzner Carl Brend, Emil Brosofske, Eddie Witchi- kowske,. Georg Wieland, Adam Gie- genmuel1er, Carl Johnson, Heinrich Hoffer, Edwood Heinrich. Georg Grie- shammer, Christopher Vollxmann.
 The Lenten services for the church this week include a morning service on Fast Day, morning prayer at 9.45 on Easter. followed by sermon and ob- servance of the Lords supper, and the Easter festival of the Sunday school at 7.30 on Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
LIEUT.. ANDRUSs. GIVES
 INSTRUCTIONS AT ARMORY.
Fort Mchie Official of Regular Army Here for the Entire Week to Help Officers.

On Monday evening there was a good attendance of the officers and non commissioned officers of the Third company at the armory to receive instructions from Lieutenant Andruss of the regular army who is stationed at Fort Micl1ie- The instructions on Monday evening were on the service of the piece. He will be with them t11is evening, while on Wednesday and Thursday evening he will instruct the Fifth company officers and non coms. On Friday evening and next Monday evening the officers of both compa- nies will assemble at the armory for instructions
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Birthday Party.

Miss Ivy Fisk gave a party on Sat urday afternoon to ten of her little friends in honor of her fifth birthday anniversary. The afternoon passed all too quickly with games. Refreshments were served the table being prettily decorated with pink carnations, rab- bits, chickens and eggs. The little hostess received many pretty gifts and congratulations.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Who Puts Up Your
 Prescriptions?

This question is one that every per- son should answer, especially people with families, as it is a question that sooner or later will present itself and then must be answered quickly.
 To our ever increasing army of pat rons who have answered the question in our favor, it is unnecessary to dwell upon the merits of our PRESCRIP- TON DEPARTMENT, as they know from experience that our drugs, chem icals, service, are unexcelled in any respect in this locality, and, they know that absolute dependence can be placed in every claim or promise we make, and that we are qualified to ac- cept fuIl responsibility in any pre- scription entrusted to us.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
UNIVERSkLIST CHURCH
 BUYS MORE LAND.
Secures Strip at the Rear of Their Broadway Property, About 20x5O.

In order to give them more room for their new church, which will be erected on the site of the present building in Broadway. formerly the Broadway church parish house, the Universalist church has purchased from the Misses Lucas a piece of prop erty at the rear of the lot which is the same width as the property and gives an additional depth of about 20
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Glasses Furnishino Flowers.

The Sunday school classes at the Central Baptist and Broadway Con- gregational churches are to furnish the flowers for Easter this year for the decoration of the church. each class making a contribution for that pur- pose. After Easter Sunday the flow CTS that have been used will be sent to sick members of the congregation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Got the Prize.

H. MaIcom, one of the dancing team of Malcom and Ahearn, who recently performed in the Auditorium, was the only one last week who succeeded in riding the trick mule in Whites cir cus He received a $1 prize for his success. The driver of local ice team was a close second, but was not ad- judged to have stayed on the neces- sary time to get a prize.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
WEDDING.
Smith . Champion.

On Sunday afternoon in this city Gordon F. Smith and Florence R. Champion, both of old Saybrook, were united in marriage by Rev. Joseph r. Coba at his residence in Maple street. The groom is a tinsmith. They came here for the wedding, as a brother re- sides in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Medical society which will be held this

Medical soclety WhIch VIII De held thlf spring.
 Those in attendance were Drs. F. H Hartman, Floyd faPierre, E. J. Bro phy, P. J. Cassidy, Anthony Peck. N. P Smith, W. S. C. Perkins, Charles H Perkins, H. H. Howe, w. T. Browne George Thompson. ID. J. Shahan, R. w Kimball and w. B. Casey. At the close a fine banquet was served and Dr. Casey proved to be most delightful entertainer.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Very Low coIonist Ratss

Via Nickel Plate Road, to California Washington, Oregon and Far West. daily, until April 14th. Finest tourist sleepers. Write L. P. Burgess, N. E.. F. A., 312 Old South Bldg, Boston. Mass-ady
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Incidents in Society

MT and Mrs..W. F. Kirkpatrick of Kingston, R. l., are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Henry Hovey of Cliff street.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Cadets Have Meetinn-

A regular meeting of the St. Mary's cadets, Tierney guard, was held on Sunday afternoon at the T. A. B. build ing. Several important matters of bus mess were discussed and the meeting adjourned for three weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

Walter Meade of Hill street, New London, was the guest of friends fir Norwich Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

Thomas w. Head of Eastern Point is expected to return from Florida this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
Worth a Dollar a Drop.
(M1i1lNeaD Mkv,D,<zF.

Fred Patchen, Manlius, N. F.. writes; For a long time I was affected with kidney trouble which caused an almost constant pain in my back and infiam- nation in my bladder. Other remedies did not even relieve me. but two fifty cent bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy completely cured me and I have not had any symptoms of kidney trouble for over two years" The Lee X Os- good Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

Mrs Bernard Smith and children of Harrison avenue, New London, are vis- iting in Greeneville.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

Miss Elsie Talbot of New York is at her home on West Main street for a weeks vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

Master Newell Presbrey returned to his home in Arlington, N- J- on Satur- day accompanied by his grandmother, Mrs. A. A. Robinson, with whom he has been visiting.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
PERSONAL

Ernest Rogers attended the funeral of Joseph Benvenuti in New London on Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

Miss Eva Haynes of Norwich, who has been the guest of New London friends, returned home Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

MT. and Mrs. D. B. Talbot and Miss Elsie Talbot were in Providence Sum day to attend the funeral of Daniel w. Mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

Mrs. H. L. Huntington of Yonkers, N. r., is visiting her mother, Mrs. c. J. Lewis of Union street.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22
A Litter or a Leaner.

Every man and woman in the world is a litter or a leaner.
 Just so with your Dollars. Are they filters or leaners?
 Hoarded and idle Dollars are lean- CTS and loafers. Dollars deposited with us are filters and workers. A busy dollar is worth ten idle ones.
 Drag your Dollars from their hid ing places and set them to work for you. Place them with us until you accumulate a sufficient fund for a permanent investment. One dollar will start. We Add Interest Every Six Months. Also Commercial Department for business or family accounts. Open Saturday Evenings 7.3o to 9.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

Is the original, successful fitting top undsrskirt, doing awsy with tho old fashioned, III fitting draw strings that were constantly breaking, knottlna and gaping at the back. or sassins In front. The Elite has more hip fulInsss than any other skirt, at the same time ftu smoother and hangs closer than any other make. Materials Black Mercer ized Ssteen.
 Black Cotton Taffsta and Heather bloom in the latest designs, priced at $1.oo to $2.9s.
 Also in Silk at $s.ss, $e.5o and $s.es.
 Black Cotton Taffsta with desp sIlk ruffIe at $3.9e.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

Inspector Reuben B. Ladd of the Connecticut company was a visitor in Brooklyn, Conn, on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

At the Second Congregational church on Sunday evening Theodore W. Buscher of Providence assisted the choir, singing the baritone solo in the cantanta, The Story of Calvary.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

ness before rhe public. there 10 no me- 0tum better than through the adYergxn~
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-22

Traffic on the New Haven road has been so heavy for several days that some of the Shore line trains have been run in two sections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-07

T. Murphy. executor Of the estate OF Mary
Frances Mckeou. The amount involved Is
S, ses Counsel for the surety company set
forth that that concern In January, 1897.
furnished bond of 100000 for Francis P.
McKeon. husband of Mary. He was guar
dian of Mary II. McTammany. In 1903 Nc
Keen was removed guardian and the
Trust Company OF America substituted
The counsel for the surety company main
tain that his accounts were short the
amount OF the claim. about 5000. Since
then McKeon has died. His executors re-
fused TO reimburse the surety company,
which thereupon began this suit against
the estate of his wife.