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Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY
 OF s. S. STOCKING.
ouartermaster Sergeant of Sedewick
 Post as Busy as Ever.

Not many who were present at the campfire of Sedgwick post, No. 1, G. A. R-' last Friday evening guessed that it was also the celebration of his s0th birthday for Quartermaster Sergeant ;. $. Stocking, who was actively serv- Ing on the entertainment committee with QuarterTnaSter Charles F. Geer and AdJutant George Kampf Those who happened to know congratulated hlm upon the vigor with which he is still blessed after fourscore years of active life, and wished him many more of health and helpfulness.
 Quartermaster Sergeant Stockings first introduction to Norwich was when he was about 1 year old. his parents chester, Conn. where he had been born. They lived at the Falls and later in Greeneville. MT. Stocking growing up to young manhood here and learn ing the cabinet making and upholster- ing trade. In '54 he was married his bride being Miss Carter of this city Then golden wedding anniversary date was passed six years ago, and there seem prospects Tor many more anni- Versaries.
 About the opening of the civil war MT. Stocking was in Boston and a member of the crack Ninth regiment or that city. The regiment enlisted entire and became the Fifteenth Mas sachusetts, selecting a gray uniform exactly like that of the famous Sew enth of New York. MT. Stocking still HdS several pieces or ul6 uniform which he has preserved. For the first sixteen months he was commissary of the regiment. then quartermaster ser eeant. and later quartersiaster, when he resigned at the end of two years and a half and entered the govern nlent service in Washington under Commissiary General Rutter. Here he was about two years, returning then to Leomfnster, Mass, where he went into business with a partner in the furniture business. After the death of his partner he went 10 New York in 1886 and was there for 2S years. Most of the time he was in charge of a large furniture warehouse, and the last eight years in business for him self. having the patronage of the very best trade in the metropolis. Tn 1892 he retired and returned to Norwich, where he. has since lived, and is one of the best-known men in Grand Ar my circles, as he has been in charge of the post home, the Buckingham Me morial, for many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
FRUIT GROWERS PROGRAMME.
Annual Meeting of Connecticut Pomo-
 logical Society at Hartford.

The nineteenth annual meeting Of the Connecticut Pomologica society will be held at Unity hall, Hartford on Wednesday, and Thursday. All the meetings will be open to the public. The programme is as follows: Wednesday, Feb. 2, Morning Session.
 10.30 a. m.
 Address of Welcome--Mayor Edward w. Hooker.
 Response Charles l.. Gold. Ten Minute Addresses = What the Agricultural College and Stations May Do to Promote Fruit Growing. Presi- dent c. L. Beach. Connecticut Agricul- Storrs.
 Address-Sone Insect Pests of the Apple and How to Control Them, by Prof. E. D. Sanderson, Durham, N. H.
 Afternoon Session, 1.30 O'Clock.
 Address-Reclaiming the Old Apple Orchard for the Production of High Grade Fruit, George A. Drew. mana - ger Conyer's farm, Greenwich
 General discussion.
 Address-Methods of a Prize Win ming Massachusetts Apple Grower, George s. Knapp oiroton, Mass. Middle West, the Hon. H. M. Dunlap, Savoy, H.
 Evening Session.
 Annual banquet in Jewell hall, Y. NJ. c. A. building, at 6.30 D. m. Thursday, Feb. 3, Morning Session. 9.3O Annual report of the secretary.
 Annual report of the treasurer.
 Auditors report.
 Report of standing committees on membership, legislation, markets and transportation, injurious insects fun gous diseases, new fruits, exhibitions, publicity.
 Address-The Present and Future of Connecticut Peach Growing, Charles E. Lyman, MiddIefeId.
 General discussion.
 Address-Summer Spraying and the Latest Results in the Use Of Lime Sulphur Mixtures, Prof. w. NJ. Scott, Washington, D. c.
 Afternoon Session, O'Clock. Election Of officers.
 AddreSs-HoW to Increase the Profits from Berries and Market Gar den Crops, Ava T. Stevens, Storrs. Address-Successfu Cooperation in the Handling of Fruit Crops, Robert Thompson. St Catharines, Ont.
 In addition to questions and discus sions a question box will be provided to receive inquiries to be discussed as time permits.
 An apple packing demonstration will be given every day in charge of Rob ert Thompson of St. Catherines. Ont. There will be an exhibition of fruits implements and the like during the sessions.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
SUNDAY SCHOOL BOARD
 OF METHODIST CHURCH. Annual Meeting Held and Officers EIected-SchooI Has Done Much Nuor-L<

Monday evening the annual Sunday school board meeting of Trinity Meth odist Episcopal church was held for the election of officers, reports and other important business The pastor. Rev. Dr. Kaufman, presided. The fol- lowing were elected: Superintendent, Costello Lippitt; first assistant, D. H. Purvis; second assistant, w. w. Ives; third assistant, Mrs. Eva King; super- intendent of primary department, Mrs. Costello Lippitt: assistant, Mrs. B. M. Newbury; secretary, Louis M. Carpen- ter; treasurer, c. Leslie Hopkins; li- brarian, E. B. Wilmington; first assist ant, H. Allen; second assistant, Ira M. Hines; chorister, J. H. George, pian- ist Miss Elna M. Doty.
 The regular teachers retain their po- sitions. Much satisfaction was ex- pressed in view of the efficiency and faithfulness of both officers and teach CTS. The attendance the past two Sundays has been especially encourag- ing. This school has done much the past year in it's contributions toward beautifying the Sunday school rooms and toward the causes of mission. A very large percentage of the scholars are members of the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
BOARD OF RELIEF
 STARTS WORK TODAY. Will Hear Taxpayers Who Feel Grieved at Action of Assessors Until Feb. 2o-Organization of Board.

The board of relief starts this morn ing for their annual session at the city hall From now until the goth of the month they will be in session daily to hear the taxpayers who may feel that they have reasons for relief from the action of the board of assessors. The board includes John F. Sevin, James w. Blackburn and Henry Gebrath, and they have organized by the selection of MT. Sevin as chairman and MT. Ge- b1,ath as clerk, the same as last year They will be busy the entire month, but the hearings will cease after the goth.
 The board of assessors in New Lon don has completed the work for the year 1909. An increase of S3e4,717 is shown over the assessments of last year. The grand list just completed amounts to $16, soc, ,945, and a year ago it was s1e,002,22s.
 The imposition of 10 per cent for not filing lists of taxable property this year amounted to s111,254. Last year it was only $74,647.
 This year 3.387 houses are listed with 8 taxable value of $S,051,116. Last year the number of houses was 3,376 and the assessed valuation was s. 2s5,416, showing a reduction in the amount of assessment this year.
 Land is assessed this year at S1,1o9,- 035. Last year the figures were ss42.- 2O5.
 The assessment on stores. mills and factories is now placed at s3,65S,241. A year ago it was s3,614.231.
 According to the latest list there are He automobiles of an assessable value of $54,250. That item last year amounted to s3s.175-
 which assessment has bean made is s2o,S7I. Last year the sum was s24,- 752, which indicates that somebody must have spent some Of the surplus.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF BLACKMAlI
James Quinn of East Hampton Tried Get Money from
 Jacob Stein of this City-Brousht Here for Trial

Charged with blaclmail, James Quinn of East Hampton was arrested in that place on Monday upon a war rant issued by City Attorney Hall, and he was brought to this city in the evening by Sergt. D. J. Twomey to await trial, which will probably not take place until Wednesday, at least
 A few days ago Chief Murphy re- ceived a call from Jacob Stein. saloonkeeper on the West Side. who had received a letter from Quinn in East Hampton, which had given him considerable uneasiness. The matter was talked over with the chief, who at once set out to land Quinn, which cuest he was successful in- In the letter Quinn wrote, he said that stein had sold liquor to a minor belonging in East Hampton. The young man had told where he had got his liquor, which made him very sick, and that steps were being taken to bring a suit against MT. Stein. He was re-
 minded that in case such a suit was brought that he might lose his license and business. He said that he was
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION
 TO JOIN STATE ORGANIZATION Also Decides to Incorporate-Addres by J. A. Allen and A. J. CampbsIi- Directors Chosen.

A meeting of the Norwich Business Mems association, at which President Thomas F. Burns was in the chair. and Secretary Charles W. Pearson kept the minutes, was held Monday evening at the Buckingham Memorial. FNve new members were received, giving a list of about 50 representing practically every line of trade in town
 l. Arthur Allen of New London, vice president of the state association. and Alexander Campbell. president of the New London, associationfi were pres ent at the meeting. addressing the members in an Interesting and instruc- tive way upon the value it could be to it's members and the community A rising vote of thanks indicated the pleasure and profit derived from their talks.
 It was decided to affiliate with the state association and also have the Norwich Business Mems association incorporated. Secretary Pearson was instructed to proceed to get tlfis done as soon as possible The following were elected directors: Joseph Blu teau, Baltic; J. C. Marsan, TaftvIlle Valentine Luppert, GreeneviIle; w. F. Manning, Yantic; J. B. A1ofsin, Falls; Otto E. Wulf, D. T. Shea. William Rode, p. V. Johnson and George R. Ravens, Central district.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
END OF 4 RED NOSE
New Flesh CoIored Product That Meals
 and Hides Skin innperfections.

A peculiar feature of poelain' q new skin discovery, is that if is naturaiiy flesh -colored and contains no grease, so that when used on the face for the complexion, or for pimples, red noses, or any other innammations blemishes, or discoIorations it's presence cannot be detected. It can thus be applied III the daytime, the natural color of the skin being immediately restored ana the actual healing and curing process accomplished in q few days It can be had Of any phArmacist who sells pure drugs. Lee & Osgoods and Smith's drug store in No1wich, LAfue's s in Putnam, Woodward's fh Danielson and Chesebro's in WillimantfS make a speciality of fl. Fifty cents woEth VII answer either for the troubles men tioned or in curing ordinary cases or eczema. Itching stops at once.
 Any one who will write to the hfllsr = gency Laboratories, No. 32 west Twenty Street, New York can secure, by mail free of charge, sup ply sufficient to cure small eczema surface or clear a complexion over night and remove pinples in twenty four hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Attractive Vaudeville and Moving Pic
 lures Before Big Houses

The Auditorium opened the week on Monday with crowded houses at the matinee and evening hours for the in viting line of vaudeville with moving pictures and illustrated song accom- paniment- Lillian Morelle had a snap py military song for her picture num- Der, and the spotlight selection was a duet, "The PetreIs Cry" well rendered by the two Morelles
 For the top liner there was Ash born's dog and pony circus. which dis played a clever and well trained group of dogs in a varied line of tricks, and as the star attraction the pony Rex, which counts. dances and answers questions about the people in the audi ence. Rex and his dog partner claim the undivided attention Of all for their turn.
 An offering that sets the house to thunders of applause Is the Whangdoo- dle comedy quartette There were calls at every performance for them to come back and give more of their original comedy singing. dancing and music which makes a big hit.
 The Stantons. two comedians in the song and talking business, allow no dull moments whiis they occupy the boards, but keep the applause coming with a clean and clever exchange of jokes. Pearl Revere is th cornedienne on the bill, singing three good num- bers, which are well received.
 The stowness-of ttHfice may be due fn sTx h13rrw3rARa-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
MALL AUXILIARY
 HAS ANNUAL MEETING.
Interesting Papers and Reports-Off-
 cers Elected for the Year.

There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the McAl auxiliary president, Miss Mary L. Huntington of Broadway. Monday afternoon.
 The meeting was opened with read ing of the 72d Psalm by Miss Hunting Sturtevant. The secretary, Miss Sara L. Huntington, being out of town, her report was read by Miss Ruth Hunt fngton. Mrs. S. Fl. Howe, the treas urer, gave a report of the receipts for the present year; also gave the amount received last year, S529.75, which was more than the average for several years previous, which had been about $460 each year.
 Letters were read from Mrs. William Carr and Miss Sara Huntington, also one enclosing membership fee from Miss Harriet c. Leete, which she sent in affectionate remembrance of Miss Ellen G. Colt, a former secretary, and who after moving out Of town contin- ued her interest in and gifts to this auxiliary until her death
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. Miss Mary L. Huntington: vice presidents. Mrs. William Carr, Miss Louise Stur- tevant; secretary, Miss Sara L. Hunt ington; treasurer, Mrs. s. H. Howe; directors, Mrs. J. M. Huntington Miss Wattles, Miss Mary Lucas, Mrs. Bur Till w. Hyde, Mrs. George ". Lane.
 Mrs. Charles T. Bard sang very sweetly and impressively one of the favorite gospel songs Of the children in the McAn mission halls. T Am Pray ing for You"
 Mrs. Edward D. Fuller gave an in teresting account of a McAll service which she attended last June and which closed with the song which Mrs. Bard had just sung.
 Miss Louise c. Howe gave an in- Structive account of the Huguenots speaking of their devotion to their faith and terrsble persecution which eliminated in the massacre of St. Bar tholomew Aug. 24, 1872. They contin- ued numerous and powerful for moro than 100 years after this, but the re- vocation of the edict Of Nantes and subsequent prosecutions drove hun dreds of thousands into exile.
 Miss Faith Leavens gave an account of the Waldenses who inhabited val ley twenty miles long and sixteen miles wide on the Italian side of the Cotrian Alps. and historians claim that the community has remained from apos- tolic times independent of the church of Rome. They were subjected to se- were prosecutions and driven into many parts of Europe, but notwith- standing the atrocious prosecutions many remained faithful.
 Mrs. Francis LeaYens gave some in- teresting statistics of what has been and is being accomplished by the de- scendants of the Huguenots in vari- ous countries.
 ment of an illustrated lecture to be given by Mir. Berry Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 18th, in Broadway church par lOrs-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
AT BROADWAY THEATER.
Choics Vaudeville and Interesting Mo
 ton Pictures.

Broadway theater has a big attrac- tion this week in the Schaar- Wheeler trio comedy, sensational bicyclists The two men and a woman have some clever work which is most creditably done. and calls forth much applause throughout the act They ride wheels in every conceivable position and do a triple act riding their bicycles with only the rear wheels on the floor and waltzing about as if it was the most ordinary accomplishment. The comedy features of the act are excellent. It is easily the best bicycle act seen here.
 Walton and Vivian entertain in their sl1it The Actor and the Girl, and get a good hand for their comedy. The Ram sey sisters furnish a pleasing number as the opener, having line of bright comedy while their playing on several instruments meets with popular favor Ernest Dupille opens a coster singer and handles the role well, and later ap- pears with good results in songs and jokes, which strike a responsive chord.
 Starting this week the daily change in pictures went into effect, and this feature promises to be a big card for the house. There were big audiences at all three shows Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
Mems Wear

Mems Wool Hand Made Coat Sweaters in regular sizes, were s2.OOs s2.5O and s8.5O--now $1.4e, 8t.6a and S2.5o.
 Mems Outing Flannel Night shirts. made roomy and well stitched, regular 5Oc--now 3ee. mere Sox, seconds of 25e quality now 17e, or for Soc.
 Mems Blue Mixture Worsted Suits, our regular $260 Suit--now S19s.
 Mems Negligee and Pleatod Cuff attached Shirts, were $1.25 and tt.B0 --now 93e and $1.1e.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 MASTER BUILDERS.
Discussion of Agreement with Carpen-
 ters-EIection of Officers.

The Master Builders association held it's annual meeting and re-elect- ed it's officers Monday evening at the Buckingham Memorial. The following are the officers: President, Vine s. Stetson: vice president. Hugh Black ledge; treasurer, John E. Tanning; sec retary, Arthur R. Blackledge.
 The association has s4 names on the roll, representing local firms of build CTS, masons. and general contractors Between now and April, the association will take action on the new agreement to go into effect with the carpenters. It was presented at the meeting Mon- day night and discussed. but the mas ter builders had nothing to say about any action that would be taken. A special meeting was called for the last Monday in February.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01

also looking up other cases here The letter concluded by stating that the matter could be settled by sending Quinn s10 and directions were given as to sending the money and cer- tain date fixed as the limit it could be sent in.
 MT. Stein declared that he did not know Quinn a, , that there had been no minor in, his place who had been sold liquor The chief informed him that there was nothing to worry him in the letter and at once laid plans whereby Quinn was caught He had arranged his scheme cleverly, but there was a loophoIe which he failed to pro- vide for and he fell into the trap set for him. He was arrested by the au- thoritieS in East Hampton and turned over to Sergeant Twomey, who was there at the time, and he brought him here. arriving soon after nine o'clock.
 Quinn is AZ years of age and was greatly surprised when he was arrest ed. Although Quinn had provided, as he thought, for covering his identity the chief found little trouble in un- earthing him.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
Wash Goods Dept.

Outing Flannels, light colors. stripes, etc, Toe quality, in 10 and 20 yard lengths-now Sc.
 Women's Dress Ginglama, checks. stripes, etc. best quality cloth, usually 12hc-speeisi Sc yard.
 Satin Stripe Waistings an oolors, white. light blue. brown, usually 25c- Special price 12Iao yard.
 Remnants Of Ginghams, pcrcales. Flannels. etc. -- at HALF PRICE to close out.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
NO SUPERIOR COURT TODAY.
Owing to Sickness of Counsel, Case
 Assigned Goes Off the List.

Attorney Fay of Meriden, counsel for the plain tiff in the case of I4oo1nis, adnr. vs Bradstreet. which was as- signed for this morning in the F'ebru- ary session of the civil superior court is ill., so that there will be no session of the court today, that being the only case assigned Court will be opened and immediately adjourned until Wed nesday morning, when the case of Hart vas. the New Haven road is the first assioned for trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
Broke Large Glass.

One of the large plate glass windows in the Hirsch & Co., store in the Wau- regan building was broken last week in a peculiar way. A boy was washing the window, using a turnbler to throw the water, when the tunbler slipped out of his hand and struck the plate the center of the big pane. Mir. Dav- enport of the Wauregan house had had the glass insured and it will be re- placed by the company represented by C. F. Whitney as agent
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
John ponohue Out.

John Donohue of Roath street who was hurt about the shoulder and ribs about six weeks ago at the electric
 light plant by being caught in some gears, is able to be out again but it will be 3 little time yet before he will be able to work. An operation on lis injured shoulder and xkin grating c1 his side where the Eesn was tSra eff were successfully perfo-nsd at lie Rackus hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
Yes Sir,
 You Can Bank" On This! Smiths Laxative Gold Tablets

cut short the distress caused by a severe cold quickly ease the dull headache and feeling of "stifness'' in the head thoroughly correct the congested condition of the system, break up the cold and give you com plete relief from your cold in the shortest possible time.
 Customers who have taken these tablets whenever they caught 8 cold" praise them so highly that we are fully justified in recommending them to you as a very quick a very sure and very effective cure for severe colds. Keep these tablets near at hand and you can be free from any kind of cold in few hours. Price 20c.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
LIGHT BUSINESS IN
 THE POLICE CIRCLES
Arrests During January Numbered On-
 Iy 57, Which Is Unusually Small.

Fifty seven arrests were made by the police during the month of Janu- ary. it being a very light month, all though January is usually not a heavy month with the police. The arrests were for the following reasons: In- toxication 27, breach of the peace 12, theft 8, injury to private property. and vagrancy, 2 each, resistance, neglect ing to send child to school, insane, run nin~ auto without rear light, evading carfare fbla ckmail one each.
 There were nine discharged, four cases were no1Ied or noIIed with costs three prisoners were taken away, one case was continued and one placed in care of the probation officer. There were 21 who paid fines and costs amounting to $265.10, fifteen went to jail and three took appeals.
 There were 354 given lodgings at the police station during the month, and the police found IS store doors open. and made them secure during the month
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
CASH IN HIS HAND
Received by Benjamin Whitehead While Moving Machinery at Chelsea File Works.

Benjamin Whitehead who lives on the Otrobando road, Norwich Town, was moving some heavy machinery at the Chelsea file works, Monday after noon about 5 o'clock, when it slipped and fell back on him, cutting an ugly gash in his right hand between the thumb and fingers. MT. Whitehead was taken in a carriage to the office of pr. w. s. c. Perkins, who dressed and ssewed up the wound with half a dog en stitches, after which the injured man was brought home. It was a pain ful accident
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
FINE AND JAIL SENTENCE
Imposed Upon Peter Soter by Judge
 Brown in City Court

On Monday morning in the city court Peter Soter was accused of at tempting to commit A crime against the laws of nature. He denied it and claimed it resulted from a statement he had made to a boy when asked for a Christmas present. He was fined s25 and costs, amounting to $35.04, and sentenced to thirty days in jail. He took an appeal bonds being fixed at S30G.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
FAIRVIEW IS SHOWING
 A STEADY GAIN
Rainfall for January Was 4.70 Inches Over Half an Inch Falling Since Friday.

The last measurement taken of Fair view reservoir showed it to be 153 inches below high water mark and steadily gaining. There is a full pipe discharging from Meadow brook and the big pond is rapidly coming up. The rainfall of the past month has been just what was needed and came at the right time. At the present rate it is believed that the pond will be full in March although the rainfall will regulate that On Friday night the rainfall amounted to .49 of an inch, while that on Sunday with the snow amount to 10 of an inch.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-01
Hoarse couqhs, stuffy Colds,

pain in the chest and sore lungs are symptoms that quickly develop into dangerous illness if the cold is not cured. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough, heals and eases the congest- ed parts, and brings quick relief. Lee & OsgOOd.