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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
YANTlC HAPPENINGS.
Twenty five Friends Enjoy Coon Sup
 per at Mir. and Mrs. Frinks.

One of the most pleasing social gath erings of the season took place at the country home of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Brink Wednesday evening, when about twenty live friends assisted them in disposing of the fourteen pound coon which their son Charles shot on his birthday last Saturday. Every thing necessary to complete a real coon sup per was there when supper was an- nounced and it proved a satisfying feast.
 Among those present were Mir. and Mrs. Charles Barber, Miss Rama Bar ber and James Barber of Bozrah, MT. and Mrs. Nelson Stark of F1tchville, Mrs. Hannah Kingsley, Mrs. Charles Peckham, Miss A. E. Shea, Mrs. Mary Ladd, John Ladd, Tyler Ladd, Miss M. T. Tracy of Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Cook, MT. and Mrs. G. Harvey and Miss Maud Harvey of Norwich.
 William Robinson's coop was raided recently and fifteen fine birds taken.
 A 28- Ounce Potato.
 Charles Barber recently dug a pota- to that weighed 2S ounces.
 Miss Anna E. Parke is spending a few days in New Haven. While there she attended the convention for the teachers of the state.
 The Yantic school closed Friday to permit the teachers to attend the state teachers meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
Sewing and Knitting For Soldiers
Women This of the State Fifty Years Ago, Were Devoting Much Time to the Cause-Regiments Pre- paring For Departure-Fire Department Parade and Test.

, has been appointed second assistant surgeon of the Fourth regiment c. ". Engine Companies inspected. Oct. 26, 1S61-The various fire en- zine companies with their machines will meet on Franklin square at two o'clock this (Saturday) afternoon. The Wauregan Steam Fire Engine com pany will also be on hand with their machine. The annual inspection, trial and parade will then take place under the supervision of MT. Downer, chief engineer. It will be the first trial be- tween the steam and the hand engines. A propeller is being constructed by Messrs. Greenman, shipbuilderS at Mystic. which is intended to ply be- tween New York, New London and Norwich She will be 400 ton burden. is to cost $5o,000 and will be in every sense of the word a frSt-claSS pro- peller. She is to have accommodations of 50 passengers and will be command ed by Capt. Leonard Smith.
 L. H. B., writing from New York says: T visited Camp Buckingham at Jamaica, l.. l., where the Eighth regi- nlent is encamped on the 23rd. They are pleasantly located, have settled down to their new encampment and are industriouSly engaged in drilling I found Col Ned HarIand and staff oc- cupyipg regimental headquarters. The colonel is looking Well-better than be- fore he had that settlement with the measles. Adjutant Charles Colt is talk ing on the ruddy complexion Of the sol dier. I found him busy over his regi- mental order books in the front parlor of the house, .flanked on the one side by a pile of apples and on the other by a drum head covered with grapes.
 Sword for Col. Hariand.
 Oct. 28, 1861-Col. Harland was last Friday presented with an elegant reg ulation sword by the bar of Norwich of which Col. Harland is member.
 William G. Ely of this city, lieutenant colonel of the Sixth regiment is now in command Col Chatfeld having re- turned to his home in Waterbury in a feeble state of health.
 At the trial of the fire department apparatus Saturday there was a large turnout. The Wauregan steamer sent 8 single stream to the cap stone of the Broadway church steeple (212 feet).
 Regiments Ready.
 Oct 29, 1S61-Capt Leggett's com pany from New London in the Tenth regiment contains the following priv ates from Norwich: Herbert E. Beck with. George H. Studley, Charles W. 1readway.
 The Ninth regiment now in camp at New Haven will leave on Wednesday of this week. The Tenth will probably leave on Thursday. A day or two will be required to distribute their arms after their arrival.
 The First Company of Connecticut artillery was mustered into the United States service on Saturday. Every man was called from the ranks and examined separately. Eight were re- tected principally because of their age and height
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
HOSPITAL NEARLY READY.
Contractors Will Turn 1t Over In Few
 Days.

The general contractors for the new Joseph Lawrence Free hospital, New London will be ready within two or three days to turn over to the executors of the will of the late Se- basian D. Lawrence the new building and grounds. Belton A.. Copp and Charles H. Pond, the executors, will receive the hospital and turn it over within a few days to the trustees,
 The grading of the hospital grounds is still to be completed, but the con- struction work is practically finished, As soon as the contractors leave the building the equipment and furniture which has been contracted for in Bos ton, will be sent here and installed. It may be several months before the equipment and plans for conducting the hospital are perfected so that it will be ready for occupancy by pa tientS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
Masqt erade Social Held by Girls Friendly Society-Notes and Person . aIs.

Thursday evening the Girls Friendly society Of St. Andrews church held a masquerade social in the guild room of the church. The room was prettily decorated with autumn leaves. corn stalks and pumpkin moonshiues, with red, white and blue bunting across the platform.
 In behalf of the society. Rev. F. Johns Bohanan presented Mrs. Allan Matthews, the embroidery teacher, a beautiful cut glass olive dish and plat ter. Mrs Matthews was much sur prised, but she responded with appro- priate remarks.
 There was much amusement when the party unmasked, the costumes be- ing very unusual and varied. There were gypsies, Indian and Japanese girls Swedish milknaids, ghosts and many different characters. The grand march was led by Miss Aileen Gre nier in cowgirl costume, and Miss Charlotte Christnan in Arabian Night costume.
 The featues of the evening were two solos by Aileen Greiner, My Hula Hula Love, and Winter.
 Dancing was enjoyed, for which Miss Sybil Christman, Mrs. Bohanan and Miss Elizabeth Smith played. Games were enjoyed by all.
 Sandwiches, pickles, cake and coffee were served
 The entertainment committee con- sisted of Miss Elizabeth Smith, chair man. Miss Florence Kirker, Miss Syb- T Christman and Miss Gertrude Ken dall; the refreshment committee, Miss Martha Campbell, chairman, Miss Hannah Duncan, Miss Louise Miner, and Miss Mabel Crumb.
 During the evening a party of small boys entered a window in the rear of the church and got away with loaf of cake, neglecting to return the plate.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
St. Marys Alumni Elect Officer.

There was large attendance at the meeting of the alumni of St Mary's school held in St. Mary's church Thursday evening and these officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 President, Rev. William H. Kenne dy: vice president, Paul R. Gadle; sec retary, Miss Grace Hartie. It was de- cided to hold an entertainment some time in November and this committee was appointed to plan for the affair: Nellie Barry, Paul Gadle, Louise Belle fontaine, Frank Burke, Rose Driscoll, Dominic Ouelett. The members of the class of 1911 were admitted to the organization at this meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
Whist at St. Mary's Church.

There was a good attendance at the whist held by the Holy Name society in the basement of St. Mary's church was enjoyed by all those present. There were 25 tables of whist and five of 45. Prizes at whist were awarded as follows:
 Firsts, Leadore Gladue, AS, Miss E,liz- abeth Sullivan, fl: seconds, NJ. Lib erty. 34, Mrs. D. Bowen, 2S; consola tions, Peter Flynn z. Mrs. P. J. Cough lin 6. Forty-fiVe: First, Patrick Sul- livan 20; second, Patrick Brennan, IS. A good sum was realized from the af fair and will be added to the treas ury of the society The committee in charge was composed of $. J. Fahey, c. J. Mu1laney, James Murphy, N. J. SpeIlman, Joseph Bellefleur and Phil jas Gladue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
DIED.

DIMMoCK-In Waterford, Conn.,. Oct. 2e 1911, Clarence P, son of Iieveritt tt N and F1orine M. Dimmock, aged 35 years.
 CUNNINGHAM Min New London, Oct. 26 1911, Allen B.. son of Louis and Grace Cunningham, aged months DEALY-In Groton, Thursday, Oct. 26, 1911, William Dealy aged s7 years. RUDD-In New London, Oct 26, 1911, Harriette Darling. daughter of Adella F. and the late Alfred Rudd, aged 25 years.
 BREwsTER-In New London Conn. at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. A. Hull, Oct. 26, 1911. William Franklin Brewster. in his 18th year Funeral services will be held at the house IT vauxhall street, Sunday morning, Oct. 2Sth, at 10 o'clock. Committa1 service at Ledyard Centre cemetery at 1.30 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited to attend
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
A Great Advantage to Working Men

J. A. Maple, 125 s. 7th St., Steuben- vile, O., says: For years suffered from weak kidneys and a severe blad- der trouble. learned of Foley Kidney Pills and their wonderful cures so I began taking them and sure enough l had as good results as any I heard about. My backache left me and to one of my business, expressman, that alone is 8 great advantage My kid neys acted free and normal, and that saved me a lot of misery. It is now a pleasure to work where it used to be "a misery. Foley Kidney Pills have cured me and have my highest praise.,' The Lee & Osgeod Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
Unclaimed Letters.

The list of unclaimed letters at the Norwich, Conn.,, postoffice for the week ending October 2S, 1911, follows:
 Mr. Pawet, Fred J. Bower, Alvin Briggs, Rose Finkelstein, Myrtle Fitch, Albert Fuller, Jennie German, Roy Hamilton, John Healy, John Hansen, E. B. Harsman. George Johnson, May Leon, John O'Brien, Ella Robisiony, Sigmond Rosenwig, John Ryan, Cath crime Sedgwick, Catherine F.. Shea han, Fillie Sudel, N. B. Sullivan, Hen ry Tubbs. A. c. Clark (packages).
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
Sale Held by Kings Daughters.

Euphemia, circle of The King $ Daughters held a largely attended run1mage sale in the basement of the church Friday afternoon and evening, and g good sum was realized from the affair. The large and varied display of articles found ready purchasers and the sale proved successful in every re- spect.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
Head Feels Like Some Great Pressure Was Bearing You Down. Pain in Forehead. Nose and Throat Raw, Severe Headaches,
 Hawking, Splitting and
 Bad Breath.

These are only a few of the many symptoms that warn you of the deadly work catarrh is gradually accomplish ing. Your whole system is being poisoned by the deadly catarrh germ which sooner or later will cause the complete decay of both tissue and bone.
 It causes loss of thinking power, ul- cers, irritation of the glands of the throat, causing earache and finally deafness. The continued dropping of tEese germs down through the throat usually results in indigestion, dyspep- sia, catarrh of the stomach, bowels and other vital organs, causing consump ton and finally death.
 c. E. Gauss. 967 Main Street. Mar shall Mich, has at last discovered a remedy that quickly and permanently cures all forms of catarrh. It goes di- rect to the seat of trouble and corrects the cause.
 In order to convince any person suf- ferng from this dreadful disease, one large sized trial package will be sent absolutely free, postage paid, in a plain wrapper. All that is required is to fill out the attached coupon and mail it today. When you are cured tell your friends about this wonderful medicine.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
MISS sRUNELLE
 ENTERS CONVENT. Was Teacher For Several Years in Bridge District

Miss Mary L. Brunelle left here on Wednesday for Hartford where she has entered a convent. Miss Brunelle has taught successfully in the Bridge Dis- trict school for a number of years and was well liked by parents and scholars. Her departure from this city will be regretted by all who knew her
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
NORWICH TOWN
Party at Miss Annie Benjamin's-WiI- liam Crawford to Preach at Scotland Road.

party of young people spent Thursday evening with Miss Annie Benjamin at her home on Wauwecus hill. Games were enjoyed, good music was feature, and the serving of re- freshments closed the pleasant eve- ming. Among those present were Miss es Sara Armstrong, Isabel and Edith Douglass, Bessie Li11ibridge and Bren- da House; also Alex Kilroy, Joseph Iillibridge, William Douglass, Jr., Edmund Raughtigan and Raymond Snow
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
Finishing State Road.

The state has been building an abut- Jnent wall in front of one of the houses on the new stretch of state road above Peck's corner; and at the edge of the walk and on top of the wall the finishing touches to a new fence are being added, all of which is a great improvement to the place.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
TAFTVlLLE
Speedboys to Play at Jewett City
 Notes.

The Taftvil1e Speedboys are to travel to Jewett City this (Saturday) afternoon to meet a Jewett City foot hall team and the local boys are con- fident that they will bring home the long end of the score.
 Quite a number of the Speedboys' supporters are to go with the team. The Taftville team will line up as follows: Aberg le. DeCelles capt.) re, Brocfler It, Hasler rt Pfngree lg, Brown rg, Murdock c, Rankin qb, Pol lard lhb, Catcher rflb, Hoyle flo.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
A. E. A. Club Oraanized.

The A. F. A. club has been organized by the young men of the village with headquarters on Norwich avenue. Reg ular meetings will be held semi monthly. The following officers were elected: ~- President, Clifford Corn1ier; president William Krauss; secre- tary, c. Joubert; treasurer D. Won derlich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

MT. and Mrs. Charles Browning and daughter, Miss Florence Browning of Pltain Hill, were in Goshen early in the week. guests of MT. and Mrs. Will jam Thomas.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

MT. and Mrs Joseph Tetreault of Granby. P. O., are the guests of Paul Tetreault. of Providence street, and of Mrs. Joseph Gladue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

A social will be held this evening in the Congregational church by the Good Will Bible class and an enter tainil'g programme has been prepared for the occasion.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

Mrs. S. A. Heath and her daughter Miss A. R. Heath, spent Wednesday in New London, where they visited for mer ne1ghbors and friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

During the past week the officers of the Pinochle club have been busy
 with the matter of furnishing the new
 quarters on Front street and it is
 probable that the work will be com nleted today
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

Miss Lillie Browning of Plain Hill will attend the teachers meeting in Hartford Friday, staying for a day or two longer with friends there
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

Mir. and Mrs. Robert Drysdale of Westerly visited the formers mother Mrs. Drysdale, on North Main street Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
MARRIED

THOMPsON-MOULT Greenfield, Mass, Oct 26. 1911. by the Rev. Charles W. Merriam, Lyman B. Thompson. formerly of Fitchville, Conn. and Miss Bertha Louise Moul- ton, of Greenfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

Farmers are hurrying to harvest their pumpkins in anticipation of the raids of the boys on Halloween.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

MT. and Mrs. Harry Keables of New York were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Charles S.. Twist on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

At c. P. Pooler's everything in high grade fresh meats, groceries and veg etables, at special prices today.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
Notes.

Mrs. William Semple has returned from a visit with relatives in Manches- ter Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

Rev. E. NJ. Hayes of Jewett City as sisted at the services in the Sacred Heart church on Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

Arthur Laf1eur of New Bedford is the guest of relatives on Merchants avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
tic will have charge of the service and deliver an address.

Mrs. H. s. Young and sister, Miss Witter of Elm avenue, were guests Of friends in Westerly Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
Preachina Service.

There will be a preaching service Sunday afternoon at the Scotland road Schoolhouse. William Crawford of Bal
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

The Bulletin should re deliver sd everywhere In the city before 6 a. m. that time will confer favo- by rs- porting the fact to The Bulletin Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
THE WEATHER. Forecast For Today.

foFSCdSt or oQdy. For New England; Fair in west, b. cal rains or snows in east, Saturday; Sunday probably fair, moderate north west to north winds
 Predictions from the New York Her. aid: On Saturday fair to partly over cast and slightly cooler weather will prevail, with light southwesterly winds, and On Sunday partly overcast wealth CT, with nearly stationary tempera- ture
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from SeVin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday:
 Ther Bar. d. III. A 3ult 12 m. ......... 56 S012 b ?. m. AS o0.0S Highest 57. lowest 42.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Fair, fol- lowed by local rains; variable winds Fridays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
Notes and Personals.

T. A. Moriarty of Bridgeport was the guest of friends on Norwich avenue Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28
GREENEVILLE NEWS.

Six hours after high water it is low le, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

has been appointed second assistant
 surgeon of the Fourth regiment, c. W.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-28

Sun. Monn and Tides.
The evening world., 1911-05-16
FIRST BATTLE ON
POLO GROUNDS
BOOKED JUNE %
Grand Stand of New York Ma
tionalS' Home to Accommo-
date $4,000 People Alone.
Especial 10 The Evening World.

Vopoual 70 Inc Evening Worid).
CLEVELAND. May ia rare treat
Is In store for the baseball FAM Ut
Greater New York. They are fairly
we'll satisfied with the team that Man
ager John Mcoraw has given them
this year.. There never was Q murmur
Of discomfort about the accommodations
at the old Polo Grounds, buk the fans
will wonder how they sver rot along
without the now and modern plant that
Is to be constructed for them. after their
first visit there late In June. for the
contractors have promised 10 have The
plant in such shape that Il will be pos
sible for the Giants to play ball there
pom the. return from the hrst West
ern trip.
Tho new homo OF the Giants will
eclipse all modern baseball plants. Tho
grand stand will seat approximately
5000 people. II will b ~ near . ooun-
terpar. OF the old stand ~ Il 10 posi-
bic to make II. OF courss the con-
struction will be steel and oonorets.
The boxes along the third and nrst bass
sides will extend out on the ground,
While those Just behind the catcher will
be In the stand proper. All told there
will be something like 1000 boxes.
The plans. which are stiii In the hands
Of the Osborne Engineering Company OF
this city. call for thirty-two row OF
seats on tho main floor OF the tan
and twenty rows on the second deck.
\ nice feature and ono hat will be
appreciated by the New York ans Is
that there will be NJ stairways to climb.
Instead runways will lead 10 all parts
OF the stand.
The face OF the grand stand will be
over so feet long. while the base will
be something over LOO feet. The homo
plate will be removed from the centre
part OF the stand about seventy feet. or
practically the same as heretofore.
The first game at the new Polo
Grounds will probably be played At New
York on Jun Is with tho Boston Doves
opposed to the Giants. unless q third
game to decide the baseball supremacy
bel Yale and Harvard II neces.
sary. In which event that contest will
be staged there.
The evening world., 1911-05-16
They'll Meet in Fifteen Round
Bout at New Haven on
May %.
JOHN POLLOCK.

A FTER r'any unsuccessful attempts
n a match has at last been ar
ranged between Johnny Cou!on Of
Chicago. tho bantamweight champion.
and Frankie Burns. OF Jersey City.
They were secured to-day to meet in a
fifteen round bout for the bantam
weight championship title At . show to
b brought OFF by the Crescent A. c. Of
Now Haven. Coma. on Monday evening.
May %. According to the articles OF
agreement they will battle at lls pounds.
weigh In At the rinGsids. II 70 likely
that the scrap viii be held at the base
ball park A. II Is doubtful II there u .
hail large enough in the city to accom-
modats the crowd that will witness the
night.
Jimmy Ccffroth, 10 prsmiss fight promoter Of
California. has decided to hold the lightweight
championship fight between Ad.. wolgast and
frankie Burma. the California fighter. At his
UsT oren:sir arena At E,sh,h an How.rd :t,s;s,'
Wosss. 4 .l!s:1, y Ssips.ns e ~ Sou. 81
. he fsvodts In the betting st 10 70 ..
neReunA" Hogan .vli b s,ss 1. aston
sg:,s ns11 h.! H0rS,I 1issS c IN rh e :s.;;e IN.
round bout AZ the stag Of the Olympic A O.
The evening world., 1911-05-16
Larry Waterbury Puts Up
Wonderful Game of Polo

johnny Killing. the Chicago Cubs great catcher.
covered himself with glop BY defeating John DAILY.
the t two nis aas:"p sssllo m IN I'M s I'D 1 tS9..: ts1Sao :,
match q Doyis's Acadmy. Ths soon. VA kim,
az ~: t ina DAY must su; MAZE mss G q p !, @ q k n. %.t 81
The match ends tonight.
NJ. y.nn!. o.sood, til. EA.ts, WOMAN.
champion solf9. won the woman's open msdal
play In tbs concluding event Of tha open pnnS
sross score Of I62. There were twenty.tWo %stsrtsr..
Ansshs one q II: Chie.so Cubs. CID pi.ys.
Hsictsr. the southpaw. twirlsr. who VA tndsd 70
the Louisville Club Of the American Association
professional player.
i..t.d BY SSysie, &. Podaa .nrsn; T. ,ss.
%%4s.tIIn: = ,o !hs !, s mi.u. c:: :na 4! Is . as,;s' zs; Ass%
son made : claim hs WAS Injured and refused K
wrestle any more.
The Harvard issrssss team dsasaA.d I'd Hun.
e 10 9 5 H.! e. if s.:,:a Ii Aos e. b s,o. m '' e:
issd sci X. oA.npon.hiD q &: nSs.h ~sa da,.. Hs
e %: is.EsS The game vas ons sided sfts thu
In Ii. n,nsss.e.h annual .oumAn.., Tor tn.
i fSsr.,S SAe Gsa cfaB g. on r: Inh 4 e.: M: III!
pfoSOss' G S11~VeciI q ~ H.%i'son ton..aol
81 oa.mrsos, mad. = poqs sSoaans M n u. ssrois
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iao .; Mssh: 81 The Tyn &c T. d nv n. l .s;'
L tool MI CsmpSS dshty -ss,sa 70 oSnoiss II
{~tsrdsy made ths final reduction q he sousd
Tor ,hs :.son. loprinY St ven dist.nOs riane
am t sn,r y'A IN the a. nisrreIlss.te. IN n0a sny not 9ap :sa',
svsnt outside the two spirits.