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Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
ONGREGATiONAL MINISTERS
 OF COUNTY MEET HERE Session Held at Second Congregational, Church-Papers of Much Interest Read.

The first regular meeting of the New London County association of Congre- gatfonal Ministers this season took place on Tuesday in the parlors of the Second Congregational church, this city. There was fair attendance and the entire programme as carried out was of exceeS1ing interest
 The meeting opened at 10.30 o'clock with a short devotional service which was conducted by Rev. Henry A. Arn- old. the moderator of the meeting. Rev Charles A. Nortfrop. city mis- sionary, then delivered an essay enti- tied Some X-RaYs by an ex-Pastor. which contained many valuable and timely suggestions and was followed closely by his hearers. The main thought was that it would be better for the ministers of today if, instead of confintng their attention to the study of things above, such as theories of Christianity and religious dognlas, they would study the more practical things of life, in order to better pre- pare themselves for the work near at hand.
 Lunch was served by the ladies of the Second church at 12.30 o'clock, and in the afternoon the principal matter of consideration was delightfully."- in teresting travel talk by pr. J. W. Blk Ter. pastor of the Second Congrega- tional church in New London, regard ing his experience, in the Holy Land.
 The meeting adjourned at 3.30 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
Synopsis of Proposed New Charter
An Idea of the Chief Points of the Document which the Charter Revision Committee will Submit for Approval

Members of the charter revision commission met on Tuesday evening at the home of Chairman Henry A Tirrell when a number Of phases of the new charter were discussed For the purpose of giving the citizens an idea of some of the chief features of the new instrument which the com- mittee will present at the meeting which will probably be held on Novem- Der fl, the following synopsis has been made out, and deserves careful perus- al:
 Elective Officers.
 The elective officers of the city shall be mayor, director of public utiii- ties, director of finance a director of public works and a director of public safety.
 Nomination by Primary Election.
 These officers will be nominated and elected as follows:
 Any 25 citizens may nominate can didates for the various offices: all primary election and the two highest for each position are the only candi- dates at the final election.
 If any official should prove unsatis- factory. the people may remove him by the following procedure: After an of- ficer has served for six months a pe- tftion signed by 20 per cent. of the voters who took part in the last cleo tion, stating the grounds for removal, would call for a new election to deter mine whether the official should be re- tained in office pr successor elected.
 Duties of Officials.
 In addition to the present duties of the mayor he shall be the chief execu- tive officer of the city and have gen. eral oversight over the various depart ments. The various duties of the mayor are outlined at length in the proposed charter.
 The director of public utilities is responsible for the efficient conduct of the water department and the gas and electric department.
 The director of finance is the head of a department of accounts and finances and shall assist in establish ing an intelligent and practicable sys-
 The director of public works shall be at the head of the department of streets, highways, parks, cemeteries, and have other like duties.
 The director of public safety will be the head of the police and fire depart ments, health department and city. charities. and in the first instance will receive and consider all reports. com- plaints and suggestions from any of the officers engaged in the administra- tion of these departments.
 Board of Directors.
 This group of five men constitutes board of directors who have all the legislative and administrative powers of the city. Each director is supreme in his department. with the following exceptions: If the mayor as chief ex- ecutive shall disagree with the director
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
COSTELLO LIPPITT'S
 CANDIDACY ENDORSED
Action Taken by Central Labor Union
 Meeting to Be Held Sunday.

In their rooms in the Lucas build ing on Shetucket street Tuesday eve ming was held q largely attended meet ing of the Norwich Central Labor un- ion. The president of the union. Jus tin c. Leonard, was absent, and his place as presiding officer was taken Ly the vice president, Frank Clish. The regular routine business of the order Was transacted, following which were road letters from two of the local can didates for public office which Swere written in reply to letters sent out by the union 9 short time ago.
 Replies, 1t is believed, have been re- seived by the state secretary from all tEe candidate for public office, from i that of governor down to the local nominees for state representative, but they have not yet come to the hands of Secl etary Walter H. Spaulding On this account. it was decided to hold a special meeting of the union next Sun day afternoon, which will be open to the public. At this time the replies from all the different candidates will be read and discussed so that those worktrgmen for whose interests this meeting has been planned, will be able to vote on the Tuesday following for those members known to be their friends.
 Definite action was taken on the candidacy for state treasurer of Cos tello Lippitt. In view of his kindly attitude in recent years towards the workingmen of this city, he was strongly endorsed for this office, and it was voted to do all that was possi- ble to help to elect him.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02

children. His father was born in Groton in the last part of the past century and on December 27, 1894. was united in marriage to Abigail Cook, daughter of Elisha Cook, a we'll known farmer of Preston.
 ,The children born as the result of the union were Nabby, born July 91, 1906; Eunice. born November S, 1907; Avery w, born March 6, 1909; Sally, born March 6, 1S11: Amy. born June 1, 1913; Lucy, born April 10, 1915; AL mira, born February 9, 1817; Pru dence, born September 20, 1s19; Ruth Ann, born June 1e, 1822: Almeda, born March 23 1924: Chester M. Barnes. born June 6, 1926. Avery w. Barnes was the third child and the first son.
 He has one brother, Chester M Barnes of Preston.
 Nr. Barnes was born the same year that marks the birth of Abraham Lin coIn, and Thomas Jefferson, author and signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. was at that time president of the United States so that MT. Barnes lived under every president but two. Six of the children, including MT. Barnes, lived to a good old age, the children all being born in the same house. Avery and Abigail Barnes, the father and mother, both lived to the rare old age of 93, Mir. Barnes having passed away Feb. ,, 1875, and Mrs Barnes Dec. 21. 1876.
 Being reared to agricultural pursuits. MT. Barnes always followed farming for his occupation and always lived in Preston. with the exception of q short time when he was first married. in 1S33 to Lucy Sherman, daughter of Moses Sherman. who at her death left three children, Chester ". Barnes. who represented the town of Preston in the general assembly from the Tenth dis trict in 1SS34 George Barnes who +,rR h. been enga ged in business in the south and Mrs. Lucy Bromley, widow of Har- ley A Bromley, of Preston, on the StoningtOn road.
 The aged gentleman received noth- ing more than common school edu- cation but managed to eke ont a good living for himself and family by his hard work. He vas a man of unusual physical strength. and said often that if he had taken life somewhat easier there is no doubt that he would have appreciated living at an old age bet ter.
 MT Barnes attributed his long life to being out in the open air and good plain living. He never used tobacco or liquor in any form. Coming from a family whose characteristic was lon eevity MT. Barnes outliEed them all.
 The last time he was out of the house was on presidential election day when he was taken to the polls and cast his vote as was his unvaryfng custom. Mr. Barnes has always been a staunch democrat, following after all his ancestry and in his youth challenged many of his acquaintances in espousing the cause of democracy. He first voted for Andrew Jackson for president in 1882. and last voted for William Jem1ings Bryan, voting for at least twenty presidents of the United States.
 He leaves six grandchildren. Charles. Lena. Philo and Mrs Francis A. Pike. and Charles Bromley and Mrs Alfred Jafn, and several great sranddchil- dren.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
CITY MISSION RECEIPTS
 DUSING PAST MONTH
Preparing for Thanksgiving Gifts of
 Food and Delicacies.

The City Mission through City Mis- sionary c. E. Northrop, thankfully acknowledges the receipt during the month of October, of clothing, furni- ture and provisions from the following persons:
 ". C. Davenport Miss Catharine Stoneburn (Storrs) Mrs. George Lip pitt Mrs. Irving F. Green, Mrs. C. $. Fiske, J. A. Bartlett, Mrs. J. E. Dris- coll, w. H. Andrew. Mrs. Frank Har- wood, Mrs. F. F. SterrG, Miss Grace Harrington, Mrs. c. P. Roath, Mrs. b. H Hough, friend. Mrs E. E. Per ry, Mrs. H. w. Gallup, Miss Nellie C. McCloud, Mrs. H. H. Howe Yan- .tic). Mrs. George D. Colt. Mrs. James F. Fuller, Miss Alice C. Dyer, a friend, Mrs. Henry Norman, Miss C. A. Ste vens, Mrs. Edward Shanley. w B. Perry Mrs. A. T. Otis, Mrs. Herbert ID. Rogers. Broadway church, Trinity NJ. E. church. Johnson home Mrs. Di- nah Marx, Miss Mary L. Huntington, Mrs. H. T. Arnold Mrs. Julia l.. John son, Mrs. Russell Woodward. Mrs. George A. AshbeS. Lucius Brown. Mrs. Annie Rawson, George F. Brooks, friend Mrs. c. F. Ludlow
 We cannot supply the demand for clothing for children. Inner and outer suits for school girls and hoys are much called for.
 Before the month ends. we hope to receive and distribute our usual Thanksgiving gifts of food and deiica- cies and money from the school chil- dren and from our other friends, to q large number of families in tine town and city.
 Cash contributions for the purchase of meats, tea. coffee and sugar to sup plement the chiidren's gifts are here by solicited. The mission will he glad to receive the names of families that might be served in this way from any one who knows of such. stnce it can- not otherwise know the special needs in all worthy cases
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02

Of any department as to appointments or details Of administration he fshall bring the matter before the full board of directors for final action.
 If any two directors disagree In the administration of their departments upon matters that concern both depart ments then the full board of directors will consider and finally pass upon the matter.
 Compiling Estimates.
 The estimates for taxation are com piled by the mayor from reports pre- pared by the director of each depart : ment and after revision by the full board will be the basis for the city tax for the ensuing year, unless modi- fled by popular vote.
 Salaries and Appointments.
 The proposed salary for the mayor Is 2,500 and for each director $500
 The board of directors will appoint the city treasurer. city clerk, corpora tion counsel engineers, collector and such other general officers as do not fall under any special department, and also wilt create such other special be necessary.
 No officer shall make use of his off cia1 position to gain any private profit by reason of any dealings with the city by himself or others
 Full provision is made for publicity of all legislative meetings of the di- rectors and all transactions of the va rious departments.
 Eight Hour Day.
 An eight-hour day is provided for all mechanics. worlmen or laborers engaged upon any municipal work
 By the use of the initiative and the referendum the power is given to the people to propose and adopt new ordi- nances and to reject ordinances pro posed by the directors.
 Civil Service Commission.
 Provision is made for a civil service commission who shall apply the merit system to such departments as may be ordered by the directors or the people.
 The business year for each depart ment shall conform to the municipal year, which shall run from Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st.
 Election in November.
 It is proposed that the first election under the charter shall. be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. 1911. and the charter go into effect Jan. 1st, 1912.
 The present form of government e1- isting in the city of Norwich will con- tinue unaltered except ae provided in the new charter. The term of office of every appointive and elective officer or other person in the service of the city at the time this charter takes effect shall cease and terminate, but they shall continue in their respective posi- tions until replaced by the directors.
 The territorial limits of the city shall remain the same as under it's former organization until changed by an act of the legislature.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
Halloween Party.

A very pleasant Halloween party was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Ringland, Orchard street, where twenty of their most intimate friends dressed in Halloween regalia surprised them. The evening was spent in all the games suggestive to the evening. The house was very prettiy decorated in orange aud black Spooks prevail cd a every corner Mrs. Carl CaswelI won the prize in the doughnut contest Tor the apple ducking.
 After the games q buffet lunch was served to the delight of the gathering as the excitement had given them all a good appetite. Singing and recita- tions followed. the party breaking up at Inc srnaH y hours of the mornins wishing the hostess many more pleas S.ps la lomeens
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
PERSONAL

Charles Card of Groton was in Nor wieh Monday
 Edgar F. Rice of Asylum street left Tuesday for Providence, where he is to go on the road for dental supply house
 Miss Molly Murphy of Norwich was guest at the home of James Lawton, on Broad street. for the week end-Middletown Press.
 The Misses Finnegan of Gallup hill, Ledyard, gave an enjoyable Hallow- cen party on Friday evening Yari- ous games were played and refresh- ments were served
 After an illness with grip for a few days, Capt. George B. Linton returned to his duties at police station Tues day evening. Sergeant Twomey had been substituting during his absence.
 Peter Bisbicos is in Waterbury to see friends before sailing for Greece thls month. He is expecting to be gone about six months and will visit in London and Paris on the return.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
LOCAL EXPRESS
 BUSINESS AFFECTED
Adams Company Getting but Very Few Packages from New York While the American Gets None.

In common with express companies in other cities that handle goods ship ped from or through New York the two local branches, the American and the Adams Express companies are seriously affected by the strike in New York city. Neither company will send out goods directed to New York and but few articles are received from New York. The goods that come in from the west or south are now being trans feTred at some other point and conse- quently the trade is not affected in any appreciable manner. The Ameri- can company does not receive any goods from New York and the Adams Express company, which usually car ries on a brisk business in New Jer- sey as well as with New York, has coming in from this point on the av- craze, 8 half-dozen packages a day when the number should amount to several hundred
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
ST. MARYs T. A. B. SOCIETY. Plans Being Perfected for the 5oth
 AnniversarY

At the meeting of St. Mary's r. A. and F. society which was held Tuesday evening in St Marys building there was larger attendance than usual. President Lewis \. Andrews WAS in the chair The usual routins business was transacted after which were read and discussed letters Irom dllfsrent mem - pers of the society which dealt with the proposed 5Qtf anniversary of ttis T. A and F. society that is planned to take place on the 25th Of next January. The number of letters received and the likely spirit of them all show that this matter is arousne a general in- teres'
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
AVERY H. BARNES DIED
 IN HIS 102D YEAR
Had Been in Failing Health for Some Time-Passed Away Early This Morning.

At 12.45 o'clock this morning the death of Avery ". Barnes occurred al the home of his son, Chester W. Barnes, No. 79 Hamilton avenue, at the age of 101 years and 8 months. Mir. Barnes was without doubt the oldest resident of Norwich and this part of the state. For nearly three years he had, been in poor health and had been blind for number of years. During the past year he had been con- fined to his bed and death resulted from a general breaking down.
 He was born the son of Avery Barnes and Abigail Cook Barnes, March 6, 1909, on the banks Of the Quinebaug river in the town of Pres ton in the house now occupied by A. D. Zabriskie. He was one of eleven
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
2 FRE(skL-ES 5
November Worst Mont. for This
 TrouhIe-How to Remove Easily.

There's a reason why nearly every body is freckled after the outdoor life of summer, but happily there is also d cure for those ugly blemishes, and no one need stay freckled.
 Simply get one ounce of Othine- double strength, from The Lee & Osgood Co, and apply little of it at night and in the morning you will see that even the worst have begun to disappear, while che light ones have vanished entirely Now is the time To rid yourself of frecklS5. fur if not re moved now they Niil stay all Winter and spoil an otherwise beautiful com ; plexion Money back II 1T rails
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
BAILEY GOES INTO THE LEAD.

On Tuesday evening the West Side Pinochle club held its weekly meeting at the Open House club with the re- suit that there was another change in the leaders A. J. Bailey going into the lead, jumping ahead of Reeves by 35 points. A. Jordan dropped into third while Cobb went into fourth place from eighth.
 The standing of the players and their scores thus far in the tourney follows: Bailey 40,525, Reeves, 4O.49O, A. Jordan 39. $50. Cobb 39.S35. J. Jordan 39,725. Lewis 39.OS0. Larsen 3S,520. Peckham 3S.355, Pettis 37.S90. TetreauIt 37,300, O'Neil 37,220, Ledger 34,S30
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
TOWN HALL WILL BE
 FILLED AT THE RALLY
Republicans to Have 6a Turnout tonight, When Congressman Higgins and George B. Chandler Speak.

What viii proba bly prove the biggest rally of the campaign here is to be held tonight in town hall by the republicans. the spaakers being Congressman Edwin w Higgins and George B. ClTandlerl
 Following a short meeting of the Goodwin Lippitt club at the Bucking ham Memorial. the members of that organization and other political organ iz2tions will form in line there and, headed by Tubbs band. with plenty of red fire. will make short parade. The parade will go through Main street to Broadway. where at the Wauregan house the sneakers will be met and escorted up Broadway Io the town hall. The parade is to start a T.45 o'clock.
 At the hall Amos A Browning will act as chairman and Tubbs band will be in the hall, where seats will also be reserved for those who take part in the narade The Goodwin Lippitt club will head the procession and all the memhens are expected to be in l]nz. MT. Chandler win be met on hs arr rival today by Town Chalrn2n [ L. BlrnaP.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
NIGHT SCHOOL OPENS
 WITH THIRTY PUPILS.
Principal Lucy and Four Teachers
 Hold School ir Four Rooms.

The evening school for the winter of 1910-11 opened in city hall in the rooms usually used for that purpose on Tues day evening with thirty pupils regis tered. They represented many nation alities. including Hebrew, Polish, Swedish. while there were some there who could not talk English, having been in this country but short time. The number of pupils will increase during the next month. Sessions tf1s winter will be Aeld but four nights week.
 Principal Lucy is in charge and the teachers are Herman Alofsin 2d, Charles " James, Helena CoughIin and Mrs. Elizabeth G. Danihy
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
Incidents in socIely

 Mrs B. F. Bishop Of Broadway is the guest of relatives in Hartford.
 Miss Fannie L. Bliss of Lincoln ave- hue IS visiting friends iu New. Haven. MT. and Mrs. Frank Turner of Broad street have returned from d visit in Boston,
 Miss Hubbard of New York is the guest of Mrs. George D. Colt of Broadway
 Mrs James E. Colt entertained at bridge at her home, on Crescent street, yesterday afternoon. in honor of Mrs. Ralph Colt of Raleigh. N. c.
 Mrs W. Tyler Bowne. Mrs. B. P. Bishop. Mrs. E. E. Davis, Mrs. C. l.. Hopkins and Miss Fannie l.. Bliss at tended the state D. A. R. meeting in Meriden on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
Hs,,owe'en Party for Miss peMonte.

A Halloween party was given by Mrs. M Louis DeMonte Monday even ing in honor of her daughter, little Elaine DeNonte at No. 51 F'airmount street There were ten young people present and a most enjoyable time WAS exnerien ced by all.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02

THERE is no advertising metliuol in Eastern ConpectlelIt equal to Tine Bull tetin for business results
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02

The man who has once compliment ed $ woman on her cooking need never 90 hungry. Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
Haue You Noticed fhs Incrcassd Troveii

It's a sure sign of good veathez ana nns roads- People Ike D get out into tae opel air. We furnish the bsss method. and if you1l tak9 one of our teams yGu'h say tha sa.ds meHoNEY BROS. Falls Avenue
 mar1sd
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02

This is the Home of Hart Schaffnef
 Marx fine clothes.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02
You Stylish Young
 Fellows ->

who wear the kind of clothes that other men initiate, and who wear them with a dash ard a swaqser that older men envy, we have all the new mod els that were made for just you fsl- lows; we've got plenty of the latest ones to show you; Varsity, Shape maker and others.
 Stunning new overcoat models, toe, very snappy styles.
 Suits SIP. to $25.
 Overcoats $12. to $23. This is the Home of Hart Schatnef
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02

It may seem a little too carly
 to talk
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-02

This group of five men constitutes board of directors who have all the legislative and administrative powers of the city. Each director is supreme in his department, with the following exceptions: If the mayor as chief ex- ecutive shall disagree with the director
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-01-27

Music pIeases man and bsas, IN.
author Of the hook u lob records ~.
effect Of the trumpet On the horse. and
a writer m The American Nafuraiis,
tells Of herd Of cows that was great.
" moved BY the music OF band,
Twelve or thirteen cows in a hard
were grazing IN large ,oid DEPOSITS
a dwelling house. One day a German
band began playing on the road dtvld.
Ing the house from the field.
No sooner did the cows hear The
music than they came from the farther
end Of the field. and standing WITH
their heads over tho dividing stons
fence, quietly listened to the music
On the departure OF the musicians
the cows followed them as far "A thsy
could on the other aide OF the vail
When they could 20 no farther. they
stood lowing piteously. Some OF them
became so excited that they ran round
and round the field. seeking TO get out
Finding no outlet. they returned 10
the corner where they had Loaf sigh,
Of the band. and remained there for 4
long time