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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
TUNE ERALS.
Denison L. LampI1ere.

The funeral of Denison L. Lamphere was held from his late home at Pres ton City Thursday afternoon at one o'clock and was attended by q large gathering of relatives and friends. Services were conducted by the Rev N. B. Prindle of the Preston City Baptist church. A male quartette composed of N. B. Prindle, Charles Zabriskie, A. B. Burdick and Clarence Robbins sang Rock of Ages and Going Down the Valley. Burial was in the family lot in Preston City cemetery. A committal service was read at the grave by Rev. N. B. P1indle. A. E.. Shedd, F. S. Robbins, A. B. Burdick and Frank Krug. Jr.. were the pall- bearers Undertaken Gager had charge of the funeral.
 MT. Lamphere was born in North Stonington. Conn, June Sth, 1887 his parents being Henry D. and Alnira Brown Lamphere As the family moved to Preston City when he was a child, practically his whole life was spent there He was the third of a family of nine children of which only four are now living, two brothers and two sis ters. One brother B. F. Lamphere. was formerly well known in this city. being at one time a member of the police force
 His wife, whose maiden name was Julia F. Lewis. survives him, and if MT. Lamphere had lived another year they would have celebrated their if tieth wedding anniversary. To them were born three boys two of whom died very young. One is living, Charles L. Lamphere, formerly of this city and well known here, but now a resident of Brunswick Me. where he was engaged in grocery business the past four years, but has recently sold out.
 MT. 1amphere never associated him. self with any religious body, perhaps because of his naturally retiring dispo- sition. but his upright and peaceful life reflected the reverence of God which was republican, never aspiring to public office but has held minor posi- tions in town affairs. and was always depended upon as one of the leaders of the forces at election time. He was by trade q stone layer and many buildings in Preston and surrounding towns stand upon foundations built by his hands. as also many of the nice stone walls that will stand for years and years after the hands that built them have crumbled to the dust.
 His long acqua intance with and memory of the affairs Of the communi- ty made him an interesting talker in a reminiscent way. A good citizen and friend, a familiar figure about the com munity for many years he will be low townsn1en with whom he has been associated.
 His illness dates back five years be- ginning with an attack of grip which could not be shaken off. and gradually wore him down. causing great suffer- ing and finally ending his life with a dropSical condition affecting the heart
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
NORWICH BULLETIN, FRlDAY DECEMBER 2a, 1e1o
Detective C. E. HazeIhurst Retained
We'll Known Sleuth To Stay In Employ of Scovill Manufacturing Company Waterbury-Important Work About State.

Detective Charles Hazelhurst, it is learned is to be continued in the em- ploy of the Scovill Manufacturing com pany, says the Waterbury American, and he is now at work for the com pany and has been for some time. whether or not the job is to be per- manent one is not known. but it is un- derstood that the officials of this com pany like other manufa cturers in town desire to make conditions such that honest men can continue to work in their factories without being in any way under suspicion, and it is believed tnat Dy wedding out the thieves among the employees this much to be desired state Of affairs can be brought about.
 It was recently brought out that the theftS of brass, copper and other metals have amounted to a large sum annually, and it is only natural that the manufacturers should desire to reduce the loss from this cause to the minimum, and if possible do away with the annoying thivery alto gether. With the presence of De- tective Hazelhurst and assistants at the plant of the Scovill company, con- ditiOns will undoubtedly become such as to make it difficult to steal from that factory and this will also tend to create a better condition of affairs at the other factories, something that will no doubt be appreciated by the great majority of the employees as well as by the factory officials.
 There is no question but that the Scovill company has in Detective Hazelhurst man we'll qualified to do the kind of work required and it is reported that there is a good, fat sal ary attached to the job, although the detective would not say yesterday just how much money he was to get Hazelhurst made big cleanup of thieves at the factory some time ago, and also caused the arrest of several junk dealers, two of whom received jail sentences in the district court yesterday.
 HazeIhurst has been a detective for the New Haven railroad and the Erie road and was a state policeman in this state at one time. He secured the evidence against Benjamin Low enstein. the New York junk man. who settled his case with the Erie road. Lowenstein being reputed to be worth
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.

All lovers of high-class vaudeville are bound to be satisfied with the bill presented at the Auditorium for the last half of this week. Four brand new acts are given and every one of them possess special merit A fine lot of moving pictures are also to be found. Good houses were in evidence both Thursday afternoon and evening and the opinion was unanimous among all who attended that this was one of the best programmes that has been given here for many day.
 Most linus. snappy singers, with an attractive change of costume, present a neat, refined singing and dancing turn with just enough dialogue to give their sketch a fine finish. A good hand was won by them on Thursday. The two ZoYarros, novelty globe ar tists performed several surprising feats in acrobatics and balancing and won considerable applause. Gertrude Black, q singing colnedienne, pleased with her splendid rendering of a num- Der of the very latest popular song hits of New York Her costume changes were also clever and were complimented by all.
 Buckley Martin &5 Co, presenting the ludicrous travesly. A Busy Man ager, are the headliners and keep the audience shrieking with laughter from the time they begin until the moment the curtain falls on their act.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
FIVE NEW CASES FOR
 THE JANUARY COURT.
Suits Brought from the South End of the Country Filed with the Superior Court Clerks.

On Thursday there were five new cases filed with the clerks of the su- perior court from the south part of the county. Two have previously been re- ferred to the appeal of the state from the decision of the probate judge in New London regarding the inheritance tax from the Sebastian Lawrence gift to the city of New London. The case of Maud Bosworth vs. the New Haven road for $5,000 for the death of her husband, Frederick BOsworth has been previously reported.
 John F. Sullivan of New London brings suit against Mason B. Church of Daytona, Fla, for S2,000 damages. The defendant was married in 1890 and has son, Mason R. Church, Jr. On December 1, 1904 the defendant agreed with his wife, Anna B. Church to pay her the sum of s a week towards the support of Mason R. Church, Jr Since then he has con- tributed nothing and she has since supported the son. On Nov. 28, Church sold and transferred her entire claim to the plaintiff in this case.
 The F. H. & A. H. Chappen Go. of New London, brings suit against Pat rick w. Smith of New Britain for the foreclosure of 8 lien and $1, 300 dam ages. The plaintiff furnished the ma- teriais for the construction oe a build ing in New London to the amount of $1,609.03, but only $540.07 has been paid on the account.
 Curtis F. Randolph, executor of the will of Allura J. Crandall of Hopllin ton, R. l., brings suit against William LaWless of Waterford to fOrecloSe on a mortgage of $1,500.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
TROLLEY EXPRESS CAR
 MET WITH ACCIDENT
Broken Axle Caused 1t to Leave the
 Rails at Quaker Hill.

An accident that might have had serious consequences occurred on Thursday, shortly after the noon hour. when the trolley express that runs between Norwich and New London ran off the track near Quaker Hill. A broken axle was the cause of the trou- ble Motorman Joseph Blair and Freight Messenger James Ward were in charge of the car, and were on it when the accident took place. Neither one of these men was injured, and no damage of consequence resulted to the car.
 A telephone despatch was at once sent to the car station office in this city and Asst Supt. Reuben B. Ladd lost no time in repairing to the spot with a Wrecking car. The trouble was soon remedied and at 4.i5 o'clock the freight express was back in Norwich again.
 There was only one car that lost trip, the one following the express. and two cars afterwards were obliged to transfer their passengers at Quaker Hill.
 Much credit is due Asst Supt Ladd for his splendid work, which made it possible for such a small amount of delay and confusion.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23

a million, and when Morganstern, Rosenbaum, Denehy, Tennebaum, AL bert and other junk dealers were ar rested here, Lowenstein came on from New York. He stayed but short time, however. Lowenstein had agents in several of the towns through which the Erie road runs. Enough evidence was secured against him to cause ac- ton to be taken, but he settled his case out of court.
 He made the arrests in connection with the Jeremiah Shumway murder at Trading Cove, was located and ar rested by Hazelhurst, as was Edgar
 Sanborn. who broke into Auburn, Mass, railroad station a few years ago William Gay who broke into
 the Fitchville postoff1ce, was captured
 by Hazelhurst and is now serving five years sentence. The four men who got away with $30,000 worth of silk from an Erie railroad train were captured in barn by the detective and three helpers, after a chase of many miles. The thieves left clean trail, white beans being strewn on the ground where they broke into the cars at a siding. The thieves wanted to get away with several bags of beans found in one of the cars, and their de- sire to take everything in sight led to their arrest They opened fire when Hazelhurst entered the barn where they were hiding but offered little re-
  ing party. They were arrested and tried, and each man got ten years. Hazelhurst is known as Chilly" Hazelhurst in police circles and he is credited by police officials with being one of the nerviest and most persist ent detectives in the business. There is no case too difficult for him to tackle, it is said, and he has never been known to hesitate about going into any case through fear of injury. His home is in Norwich and while in the employ of the New Haven road, several years ago he started in to clear the New London district of that railroad of tramps, Scores of hoboes were rounded up and Hazelhurst and I his few assistants were in several fights with tramps and were success l full in capturing their men in every 1 instance, although in most cases they were outuumbered by the men against ! whom they we're making battle.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Death of Miss Gertrude E. SIiney-
 Notes of Local interest.

The death of Miss Gertrude Eileen Sliney occurred shortly after midnight Wednesday night at her home on about fifteen months and death was due to tuberculosis. She was 14 years old.
 Miss SEney was born in Holyoke Mass, the daughter of William H. and Mary l.. Sliney. Her father died about eight years ago. She was a member of the Maideus of the Sacred Heart and of the junior choir of St Mary's church, and until the time of her sick ness attended St. Marys parochial school. She was of a bright and low able disposition and her death will be deeply mourned by all who knew her. She is survived by her mother and and Marguerite S1iney, all of this city. and Marguerite lal of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23

cut paper, blackboard drawings of : chimneys and Santa Claus, calendars and booklets-nearly all the careful beautiful work of the children. The two upper rooms held their exercises together and enjoyed the same Christ mas tree on Thursday afternoon, while in the two lower grades the little ones gave their parents pleasure by their recitations and singing; they them selves enjoyed a Christmas tree Wed- nesday afternoon.
 In the two upper grades, under Prin- cipal Lucey and Mrs. E.aG. Danihy, the programme was as follows: Song, school Merry. Merry Christmas; San recitation, Marguerite Shields; Sly Santa, Benjamin Palmer; The Shep- herd Boy, Hazel Miller; song, Hark the Herald Angels Sing. school; Merry Christmas, Charles MoNally: recita- tion, Mabel Corrig geaux; A Christmas Wish, Sydney Avery; Luther's Cradle Song, school A Christmas Letter, Az nes Filburn; song, o Little Town Of Bethlehem, girls of both rooms; Christ Toymans Shop. Nora Murray; A Note to Santa Claus John Gembel; song, Bethlehem Star. school; Christmas Bells, Jessie. Gembel; Song of Christmas, Bertrand Smith: Hark! Burst of Heavenly Music, school: Glory
 
 December, Lila McNally; Christmas Song, school.
 In the Lower Grades.
 The teachers of the primary and in termediate rooms. Miss McNamara and Miss Galligan, prepared the following programme: Dicks Modest Wish, Ar thur Avery; Papa's and Mammals Presents, Margaret Burns; December, Alice Rogers; The Christmas Tree, Dennis Aspinan: The First Christmas Night, Helen Vergason: Playing Santa Claus, John McNally; Christmas Gifts, Irene Woodworth; A Christmas Wish, Henry Shahan; The Christmas Tree Song, Fred Gembel; Two Little Sleds. Newell Vergason: If You Had Quarter, Percy Miner: Santa Claus on the Train, Rosina Allyn; Little Girls of Now and Then, 1810-1910, Lucille Miner. Inez Woodwork. Leslie Smith; How to Keep Christmas, Milton Rog CTS The Kittens Christmas, Loretta Allyn: song. Santa Claus. school: Christmas Speech. James Filburn; The Coming of Santa Claus, Henry Aspin- all Buying Christmas Stocking, William Ousley; The Snow Man, James Keeley: The Christmas Tree. Drexel Hanna: An Umbrella. Isabel Kennison; song, Jack Frost, school; Marion's Dream, Mary Burns: Santa Claus is Coming. Martha Ousley: A Christmas Tree Farm. Robert Avery; What Willie Wants James Connell: song. Christ mas Carol school; A Funny Man, Theodore Cornell: Jack Frost. John Nara: i Monument, Laurence Mur- ray: The Christmas Tree, George Leonard: On Christmas Eve Howard Keeley; Hurrah' John Rogers; song, Sleighing. school; Don't You Think, LeRoy Miner; When Santa Was Q Boy. Mary Nara; Good Night, Abraham Aspinall
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Local Notes.

MT. and Mrs. Frank Banker are vis- iting friends in Hampton.
 Edward Maloney has accepted a po-' sition with Voluntown firm.
 Francis Delaney of Saranac Lake, N. Y, is visiting at the home of his par ents on Golden street
 Albert Senay of the University of Maryland is spending the Christmas vacation at his home here.
 Charles Mclaughlin of Georgetown university is spending the holidays at his home on Central avenue.
 c. P. PooIers advertisement will con- vince the residents of Greeneville that it is unnecessary to go to the city for goods in his line. People from the city can save money by buying of him. Use the phone if more convenient.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Cranston < Co.

Everyone realizes that the time for Christmas shopping is very short, and decisions must be made quickly. Here are few suggestions to assist you to wise choice:
 Cameras, $1 to s25.
 Post Card Projectors, $3 to s1e. Fountain Pens. Waterman's, s1 to Bibles, 25c to S7.
 Prayerbool1s, 25c to s5. Desk Sets, $1 to $5.
 Gift Books, 10c to $1o. Calendars. 1c 10 $7.50. Boxed Stationery, 10c to s. Writing Cases, 75c to $4.50. Post Card Albums, 10c to s<. Stencil Patterns, 10c to 50c. Stencil Outfits, $1 to s2.50. Jewell Cabinets, 40c to 75c. Jewelry Cleaning Outfits, s1. Handy Boxes. 75c to s1. Telephone Directories, 25c to $1.7x. Chidren's Books. Sc to $1.50. Children's Typewriters $1. $2, a. Games 10c to $2.
 Checker Boards, 1oc to S2. Pencil Boxes, Sc to $1. Paint Boxes, 10c to S1
 Books of Fiction, Poetry, etc, 1oc to $15.
 Booklets, Christmas Letters and Cards
 A limited quantity of those Mission Book Racks at 19c, and quantities of other desirable articles at right prices at
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Personals,

Henry Mercier is seriously ill at his home on Dion street.
 Peter Fournier who is now employed in Canada is visiting his parents on
 John Michon starts today CFriday) for Providence where he will visit with relatives.
 Mrs. l.. Bennett of New London has returned home after spending d few days with Mrs. Fortier of Merchant avenue.
 Paul Senay of Worcester is spend Q ing the holidays at the home of He1na n Murray MT. Seuay is a former resi- dent of Taftvile.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Sunday School Entertainment.

The Sunday school of the Taftville gTegational church held a Christ mas entertainment in the Sunday school pariors on Thursday evening. The rooms were decorated with holly and evergreen in an appropriate man. ner. There was a good attendance and the programme of songs and recita- tions was enjoyed by all
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
SURPRISE PARTY GIVEN
 MAURICE S. RAYMOND
Sunday School Class at UniversaIist Church Present Him a Silk Umbrella.

Wednesday evening in honor of his goth birthday anniversary a surprise party was given Maurice $. Raymond at his home al East Great Plain by the members of the Sunday school class at the UniversaIist church, of which he is a member, the teacher be- ing Miss Ella Marvin. The members of the class and lady friends were present.
 During the evening music and games were enjoyed and Mr. Raymond re ceived many choice presents, includ- ing a silk umbrella, the gift of the class. The evening was passed most delightfully."- and refreshments were served
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Will Hold Coon Supper.

The members of the Plumbers quar- tette are planning to give a coon sup per for their friends in the near future. The affair will probably be held in Union hall. The quartette is composed of Edward Maloney, N. Heibe1, l.. No- Ian and Otto Zahn.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Utle RullRtirl,
Norwich, Friday, Dec. g, 1910.
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

For New England: Increasing cloud mess and warmer Friday; snow in north and snow or rain in south por- ton at night and probably Saturday; colder Saturday in west portions; brisk south winds, shifting to north west Saturday.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid On Friday fair to partly overcast and milder weather will prevail, with fresh westerly to southerly winds, fol- lowed by increasing cloudiness and by snow or rain in the western districts of this section, and on Saturday cloudy weather, with slight temperature changes. followed by snow or rain.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m .-.--..-.....''-.. II 3V'lo 1Z m. ----..-.-----.. zo 3O.oo D. m. --..--.--... z4 5U.fz Highest 34, lowest 13.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Thursday: Fair; colder; westerly winds.
 Thursdays weather: As predicted.
 Sun. Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Christmas Exercises at County Home

The afternoon session today (Fri- daJ) at the county home school will be devoted to Christmas exercises. Songs and recitations will be given and two plays-The Day Before Christmas and Jack F'rOst-will be pre- sented Following the entertainment Christmas tree will be enjoyed and the children will receive presents.
 The affair is in charge of the teach CTS, Miss Leach, Miss Holden and Miss Beebe.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Home for the Holidays.

Philip L. Wi1lett and John D. Me Williams of Greeneville and Patrick Sweeney of Fitchville returned on Thursday to their homes for the holi- days. For the past two months they have been working on the new Cath olfc church in Hartford in the employ of the Peck company.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23

Bridseport-An excellent show in all departments having fully 800 birds of the best poultry strains an admirable toy dog exhibit, with 8 number of pigeons, rabbits, geese, etc, was the third annual show of the Bridgeport Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock asso- ciation which opened Tuesday in Lin- coin hall for three days
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Meetino of F. M, T. A. S.

A meeting of the r. M. T. A. society was held Friday evening in Carpenters hall with a good attendance. The reg ular business of the society was trans acted and the election of officers fol- lowed,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Officers of Kinq's Business Club.

The Kings Business club held 2 meeting in their room at Harland' s Corner Wednesday evening. The fol- lowing officers for the next six months were elected: President. Asel Beebe; vice president, Henry Fccleston; sec retary, Allison Rogers: treasurer, George r. Hyde. The club now num- hers eleven members.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
'rAFTVlLLE
Entertainment in Kindergarten of Wequonnoc schooI-Here and There About the Village.

A Christmas entertainment was held ill the kindergarten of the Wequonnoc school on Thursday morning and the parents of the children were present. An interesting programme of singing and speaking was presented and Santa Claus held an important place in the entertainment. The affair was in charge of Miss Steiner and Miss Lilli- hIidtre
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23

Miss Louise Newman of New YorI comes this week to spend the Christ mas vacation at her home on the Nev London turnpike
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
WALL PAPERS

The late Spring leaves a larger stock on hand of the above, and to move it we have made quite a reduc-. ton in the prices. It is a good time to buy now
 Also Paints. Muresco, Holdings, and . general supply of decorative mate- rials. Painting. Paper Hanging and Decorating.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23

Meriden.-Capt IT. B. Wood of Merf- den has been appointed by State Con troller Thomas D. Bradstreet to the office of clerk of transportation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23

Miss Josie Rogers and her gues Miss Robertson, of Essex. spent Tues day with Mrs. Henry Gardner of Lief fingwell.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23

Rufus Stanton of West Town stree is spending the Christmas season witl relatives in Dover, N. H., and Hudson Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
Local GIeaninas,

Mrs. John Pounch of Pleasant street left on Thursday for RoXbury. Mass. to attend her fathers funeral
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
GREEMEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
NORWICH TOWN
Scotland Road School and Sunday School Have Christmas Entertain ment-Closing Exercises at West Town Street School.

The Christmas entertainment of the Scotland road Sunday school and day school was held in the schoolhouse on Wednesday evening. Seventy-five were present. The room was prettily dec orated with wreaths and evergreens. While large Christmas tree held gifts for the children and teachers of both Xchoo.. Candy, cake, peanuts and oranges were distributed. The following programme was carried out: Christmas song. school: Happy Christ mas, Ruth Bushnell: Christmas exer- else, eight children; Christmas, Marion Suspicion; Old Santa Claus. Martin Stapleton reading. My Brother John, Miss Bessie Grant: Christmas recita : tion, Albert MartinelI The Angels Message. Martin Stapleton: The First Christmas, Jessie Hazard; Joyful News, Bessie Bushnell: play, The En- chanted Chimney, school.
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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
DIED

PURDON-Tn this city Dec. 21. 19fG. William. infant son of James and An nie Kelleher Purdon.
 SULLIyAN-In Roxboro. Mass. Dec. 21, 1910. John D. Sullivan, formerly of BozrahYillc
 Funeral on the arrival or the 11.4S train at Main street station Friday. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery. SITNEy--In this city. Dec 2, Gertrude E.. daughter of Mrs. Mary sSIiney, aged fl years and months. Funeral from the home of her mother. No 21 Sixth street Saturday morn ing at S.20. Requiem mass at St. Mary's church at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-23
CARD OF THANKS

MT Chas. P. Hilderbrand and family express their heartfelt thanks and ap- preciation for the many acts of kind ness and sympathy shown them in their bereavement.
 MIR. CHAS. F. HIIlDERBRAND dec23d AND FAMILY