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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12

spilins for the extension of the city
auiup had BEEN completed, but also the
driving OF over 30 spfles for the re-
tention of the present wharf just north
CT the railroad bridge Civil Engineer
Pitcher reported that there is sec
ton of the wharf for a. feet north of
the bridge which In for the New Haven
road to replace, as IT was torn down
when the new bridge was put in and
much of the land there has been car
rfed into the river He reported he
had taken up the matter with the rail-
road and WAS expecting more in re-
gard to it. Later In the evening he
received telegram from Chief Engi-
neer eagle directing him to proceed
with the work for tine railroad. This
will be started at once and from 20 to
as spiles will be required. This Ii at
the point where the fire engines are
frequently given q trial when draft
ing from the river.
Favorable action was taken on the
petition for the INSTALLATION of a pri-
yate drain in Division street to con-
meet with the sewer, as asked for by
Leverett Pitcher.
mitted a proposition to place an cleo
trio air purifier in the city courtroom,
on trial without expense if not salts
factory. The price was $175, but it
was decided not to accept the offer.
as there are no funds wherewith to
make such improvements In the VEN
tilation of the courtroom at the pres
ent time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
CHAS. SLOSBERG.
NORWICH INDIAN ASSOCIATION.
interesting Reports and Papers Read
at Session Held at Home of Mrs. r.
w kfu7baff.
3 Cove St.

A meeting of the Norwich Indian
association vas held on Monday morn
ing AZ the home of Mrs Rush w.
kimban of Broadway. with a good at
and the usual reports were given. Re
ports were presented OF the state
meeting. held at New London recently.
Mrs Bacon giving summary of the
interesting address by Mr. Johnston of
lis work among the Navajo Indians
IN Arizona Miss Blackrnan read a
fine account of the results accom-
plished by Mr. and Mrs. Bidwell
among the Indians OF Northern Cali
fornia- whom they have taken under
their protection the Chico ranch
and Mrs Learned gave a desert trav-
eler's story of an excellent meal pre-
pared for him by an educated Indian
woman at Coyote Hole, and the letter
OF thanks she wrote him for his gift
OF Van Dykes book The Desert Mrs
Learned also made an eloquent appeal
Tor proper assistance for the Indian
race and spoke of the beauties of a
scrfbed the aims and scope of the new
society. the American Indian League,
which has been started in New York
city. with headquarters at Waverly
place. and the secretary gave an ac-
count OF the first national Indian con-
ference held at Columbus, o.. in Oc-
tober. in which the Indians discussed
general principles and universal inter
ests tending toward good citizenship.
Mention was made of several gifted
Indians who took part in this confer
ence- The closing article. upon an In
dian conference at Guinda, Cal, was
read by Mrs. Wilcox This described
the Indians idea of the kind of edu-
cation he would like to have. He
wished for knowledge to enable him
TO take care of himself and to show
him how TO help his people. He laid
streets on industrial work. hygiene
ann character building. and the estab-
lishment OF permanent home life.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
CHELSEA STRUCK ROCK
AT suNkEN MEADOWS
Thirty Passengers Taken OFF and Sent
Along by RsiI-Another Steamer
Ashore.

A New York despatch this morning
said:
The steamer Chelsea. which runs
between New York and Norwich,
struck a rock off Sunken Meadows
Monday night. She had on board
thirty passengers twenty women and
ten men. and general cargo. She
was proceeding slowly on account of
the fog and when she struck Captain
Wilcox blew his whistle for assist
ance A launch was sent out from
shore and made four trips in taking
oft the passengers. who continued to
their destination by train. At late
hour all efforts to move the steamer
Chelsea has proved Intellectual
The freight steamer New Haven,
running from New York to New Bed
ford, is aground in Long Island sound,
according to wireless received at New
London. Her exact position is not
known. The boat carried no passen-
gers. A tugboat went to her assist
ance-
AT the Offices of the New England
Navigation company at New York, it
was said that their steamer to New
Haven, a freight boat, with crew of
As men, which left her pier early on
Monday for New Bedford, had run
on the mud flats near Randalls is
land, just at the entrance of Long Is
land sound
Later transfer No. IL pulled the New
Haven off the flates and the vessel
anchored to await the lifting of the
fog She will then proceed to her des-
tination. 1t Is reported that the only
damage suffered was the breakage OF
one blade of the propeller
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
HANGED HIMSELF IN CELL
AT POLICE STATION
Jacob Supa Placed Belt Strap About
His Neck and Tied II to Iron Door
Was Dead When Discovered. -

Shortly after three o'clock this
morning Sergeant Twomey was
making his rounds in the cell room at
police station he came upon the dead
body of Jacob Supa. aged from 40 to
so, hanging TO the cell door-dead
Cutting the strap which held him, Ser
geant Twomey made a hasty exanli
nation to ascertain If there was any
life but the man was dead and he at
once summoned Medical Examiner DR..
r.. W. Kimhall. who found that while
the body had some warmth his fingers
were cold and rigor mortis had set
in The man, he thought, had COM
mitted suicide two OF three hours pre-
vious by choking to death
The strap, which was evidently one
which he wore about his body. was
drawn tight about his neck, through
the buckle, and the free end tied as
Cell No. s. 1t was not high enough
SO but that he easily stood up and
tied the knot, and then in order to
drow it light bent his knees and grad
ually sank to his death. His arms
were raised somewhat as if STITCHING
the bars.
How lonk he had been dead is not
known, but at IL. 10 Sergeant O@Connell
had been in the cell room and there
was nothing the matter then. The act
had evidently been committed follow
ing that time. Nothing unusual was
noticed in Supa's cell when Sergeant
Council paised and the man had not
made any trouble through the night.
Fe had been arrested by Policeman
Irish and Maloney. charged with intix-
citation and breach of the peace He
was a laborer and lived at Is Cove
street. He has wife and children
The length of time he was hanging
there can only be judged by the con-
dition of the body. Raised arms and
bent knees remained in that position
after he was cut down He made no
cutlery during the early morning and
had he wish to have stopped the
choking he could have easily done it
by standing UP.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
Real Wrinkle Remover
A New Sensation


Those scowling lines between the
eyes, the crowsfeet radiating from the
eve corners, the worry lines that mar
the forehead, the lines extending from
the mouth corners. whether produced
by mirth or sorroW-ail can he easily
and quickly dispersed, no matter how
deep or obstinate. Just stir an ounce
of saxolite in a half pint of witch
hazel, battle the face in the solution
then look at yourself in your mirrori
You can't help exclaiming. VIII Won
ders never cease!"
Evidently this saxolite lotion has
created something OF sensation since
the formula became known in this
country a short while ago. It's effec-
tivencss in removing wrinkles and sag
giness. together with its simplicity of
preparation, harmiessness and mex
pensiveness. form long sought COM
bination. Almost any druggist can
supply saxolite in powdered form,
which dissolvss instantly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Picture,

Vaudeville that registered a high
mark on the dial of popular approval
and motion pictures that were well
chosen in variety were the opening at
fractions on Monday at the Auditorium
before we'll filled houses at the matinee
and evening shows.
Robbins & Frenaman lead off in the
bill with a refined singing number
which introduces the fine voice of Mr.
Robbins in capital solo work, and some
taking duets with Miss Frenaman in
rendering some of the popular musical
comedy attractions. They are warmly
applauded and brought back for cur
tain call Also in the musical line is
Sam Golden, comedian, in Hebrew and
Italian character work which hits off
these national characteristics in funny
fashion that pleases the crowd.
Third, but one of the best on the
bill Is the Banks Braezeale Duo, mu-
steal instrumentalists. who work with
a pretty stage picture for their finely
rendered solos and duets with violin
cello. cornet French horns and piano
which rouse the house TO burst OF
enthusiastic applause for the clever
perform rs.
Among the moving pictures are some
of the best of the classic and high
class productions now put out by the
makers of photoplays.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
RESIGNATION OF MRS.
LAMB WAS ACCEPTED.
Viii Complete Work in Central Dis
trict First of the Year.

At the meeting of the board of edu-
cation of the Central school district
on Monday evening the chief business
was sr ton on the resignation or Mrs
Mary s. Lamb. principal of the Hobart
avenue school. which was presented
some time ago to take effect the first
of January The board accepted the
resignation, and instructed Supt. Till
son to engage a new teacher for the
school. Mrs. Lamb. 1T is stated. is to
specialize by further study in Boston
for other and higher work For the
past IL years she has been a teacher
in the district, and her resignation was
regretted
The other matters before the board
were of routine nature, consisting of
the approval Of bills and the sanction
ing of needed supplies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
CHANGE AT PosToFFIcE
AT cREENEviLLE.
,, viii Be at Pitcher & Services Phar-
macy On and After Dec. 10.

Postmaster Caruthers has made
plans for the transfer OF the postoffice
in Greeneville from its present loca-
ton to the pharmacy of Pitcher q Ser
vice, 253 Central avenue, corner of
Central avenue and Sixth street. The
change will take effect December Is,
and from that time will become a con-
Town station. the clerks and attend
ants being furnished by tho firm.
The patrons will receive the same
service as at the present office, this
having been seen ia by the postmas-
ter. who had 1T stipulated in the con-
tract Since the resignation of Currie
Gilmour. who was the clerk in the
present Office for a long time, 1T has
been necessary to send clerks from the
main office to handle the business
tsere- 1t was regulation station, but
Is now changed to a contract station
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
Otlf Rl1llffitl-
VARIOUS MATTERS

Chrfstmastide always means extra
work for the box makers
| Some of The suburban schools vii
| close the fall term on. Friday.
| Fifty printed calling cards for q
cents at Bulletin off1ce.-adv.
j Patriotic societies are preparing tc
| commemorate Forefathers' day on the
| 18th.
Monday was the ninth anniversary OF
the burning of the froighthouse on this
West Side.
Christmas trees. wreaths, roping,
holly and similar holiday decorations
are already being used.
Waiter. make it Clysmic
Table water? Clysmic.-adv.
Merchants are hoping that Horace
Johnson's predicted disturbance" may
mean snow to help holiday trade.
Suit for $4,000 has been brought on
q common count by Michael Seretto of
Boston against c. H. Schwaner of New
London
work in Sheldon's woods in Montville
Saturday and started up Monday at
Gardner Lake.
large garage has recently been
completed on the Yeonans property
on Lafayette street, and things may
look lively there before spring.
Governor Baldwin on Monday signed
the papers for the commitment of Vic
tor Yankowski of Norwich to the Nor
witch hospital for the insane as a state
pauper
For the third morning fog hung so
thick over the town Monday that 1t
was impossible to see beyond a few
feet until the sun came out, about ten
O'Clock.
Flies, bees. gnats and mosquitoes.
have been given new lease OF life
by the warm wave. ard have astonisb-
ed observers who noted them on the
wing December IL.
unsigned, undated and lacking the
name of city or town should not be
surprised if such items do not APP
pear in The Bulletin.
Annual meeting of Div. No 2, A. o.
H., tonight. Business, election officers
adv.
begun locating the advance line of
the chestnut tree blight, and cutting
and burning diseased trees against
spread of the infection.
1t has been voted to have electric
lights along the main streets of Man
tic and Flanders. In Flanders they
will be extended from Flanders Cor
ners to the wooden mill
The body of Edward Sloan was sent
to Rockville at 3.13 on Monday after
noon by Funeral Director eager A
son and daughter accompanied the
body. Mr.. Sloan died Sunday in Pres
ton at the age of IS.
The ecclesiastical color for Advent
is the same as for Lent violet, sym
a appointed scripture and prayers is re-
pentance and preparation for the COM
ing of Christ in judgment II
The funeral of Charles b. Judd, who
died in Norwich, was held Saturday
morning at o'clock In ST. Mary's
church, Bridgeport Burial was in St
from the s. y. E. T. company and
Dewey camp. NJ. w. of A
Contrary to report the town clerk
has received no copies of the new
public acts for distribution to the
public yet The issuance of the acts
has been started, but they have not
after Hartford gets them before Town
Cle.k Holbrooz receives his allotment
The papers have been reprinting the
poem, The Tapestry Weaver, and the
Springfield Republican asks the namt
Of its author. The poem was written
by Rev Arson G. Chester a native of
who was plea sanity heard
from at the time of the towns 250th
aI7iyeI Sary celebration
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12

What utIsy a jonas Wants Every
Person in Norwich 10 Do.

when Udey e. Jones. the enter-
prising druggists. first offered q
cent package Of DE-. Hoyards spssi-
tic for the cure OF constipation and
dyspepsia at half price, and Ruaran
teed TO return the money II * did not
cure they thought II probable IRON
their experience with other mealclns :,
for these diseases that they would
have a good many packages returned
But although they have sold hnndreas
Of bottles, not one has been breusn'
back.
headache. poor digestion, constipation
and strainlng, Dr. Howard's specinf
offers quick relief. II Is an ipyalua
BILE boon to all who feel uncomforLa
uIar dinner pill in all the large cities
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
HALE CLUB SINGING CLASS.
Programme Given for Enjoyment OF
the Friends of Members.

At the Halle club on Monday eve-
ming, Miss Mary Rogers, instructor of
The singing class of twenty members.
gave an enjoyable party for the class
and heir young lady friends, present
ing an hours programme of music by
the class, followed by dancing The
selections included folk songs, and
other selections which they have
learned In the eight weeks of instruc-
ton this season, all chorus numbers,
but showing some noticeably true
voices of fine quality and the ability
of the class in rendering the best
music Among the selections given
with pronounced musical ability We're
Schuman's May Song and Mendels-
sohn's Greeting.
About fifty were present during the
evening.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
SECOND CHURCH MEMS LEAGUE.
John II. Sherman Elected Secretary
Discussion Regarding Future Meet
inqs and Work.

The Dec ember meeting of the Men S
league of the Second Congregational
church was held Monday evening in
the pastors study over the Otis library
with good attendance John H. Sher-
man was elected secretary to fill the
vacancy caused by the removal of j.
H. Larrabee from town. There was
discussion concerning the Boy Scout
work and a Bible class. Plans were
discussed for the meetings in 1912 and
In the near future a game supper is
planned, when some speaker will be
present to address the members. Com
mittees TO arrange for the meetings
We're named.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
PERSONAL

S. L. Ingalls, of Norwich has beer
ia East Lyme, looking after his wood
lots.
r. c. whiting of Jewett City re-
Gently entertained his aunt. Mrs. Jane
Whiting of Norwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Quidgeon of New
London have returned from a visit to
relatives at Mohegan.
Mrs. Charles B. Tinker of New Lon
don has been entertaining Der sister,
Miss Alice Rix of Salem.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Boardman OF
yoluntown recently entertained Mrs.
Fannie Church of Norwich.
Miss Pansy Crawford Of Norwich
was a recent visitor at the home Of
g. Fl. Whipple In Voluntown.
Miss Netfie Williams of Somerville,
Mass. who has been visiting friends
in Norwich. is now The guest of Miss
Ethel Stillman of Westerly.
Mrs Charles Carlson and Miss Eva
Brooks have returned to Montville
from New York with Miss Brooks
mother, who arrived from Liverpool on
Friday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
SALVATION ARMY PLANS
FOR CHRISTMAS.
Kettle Is Already Stationed on Frank.
lin Square for Dinners and Tree.

Envoy and Mrs- George Beekwith
have started and are hard at work on
the Christmas plans of the Salvation
Army, which this year include baskets
containing 81 Christmas dinner for $50
familier and Christmas tree for ESQ
children.
On Saturday Envoy Beckwfth and
his helpers had the Christmas kettle
out on the streets to receive contribu-
lions. He has already done consider
able soliciting in the country and has
quite supply of vegetables needed for
his Christmas baskets eecured.z
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
incidents in Society

Mr.. and Mrs. c. >. Frssbie have re-
turned from New York.
The Monday Afternoon Bridge club
met yesterday with Miss Ada L. Rich
ards
Mr.. and Mrs. III. +. Parker and Miss
Randall are spending a week In Pough-
keepsie.
Miss Bill ana Miss Ella M. Norton
served tea at the Norwich club Sat
urday afternoon
The Past.me Whist club met Sat
urday afternoon with Miss Emma IA.
Ward of West Thames street.
Miss Edith Levin OF London. Eng
land, was the guest over Sunday 06
Mrs. Oliver l. Johnson of Union
street.
Walter Cone has returned to New
Haven, after a week end visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Grosvenor Ely of Wash
ington street.
Philip johnson and his college
friend, Kenneth Moore. of Yale, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver l..
johnson of Union street
Rev. Charles III. Spauiding, ID. d..
OF Boston, was the guest during his
stay in town OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel A.
Beckwith of Lincoln avenue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
MANY CASES FOR APRIL
SUPREME COURT OF ERRORS
Clerk Parsons Has Commenced Print
ing Some of Them AIready-Hewe
VS.. Raymond Case Appealed.

George E. Parsons, clerk of the su-
preme court of errors for this dis
trict, has already commenced the
printing of the cases for the April,
1912, term of the court here. There
are six continued cases which were
ready for the printing, brought over
from the October term.
An appeal has been taken in the
case of Howe VS.. Raymond ct al, the
famous Knoll Reward case, which has
been to the court before, and appeals
are being perfected in several other
cases. The docket for the April term
promises to be one of the largest ever
made up in this district
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
Raised Many Potatoes.

Frank F. Sweet of Colorado. who
was formerly a West Side boy re-
Gently took fire prizes at the great
potato snow in Carbonate in that
state. In competition with some of the
this year Of potatoes seemed almost
fabulous.
He also sent exhibits to the state
agricultural fair in New York state,
and at the time of his writing 70
friends the West Side. expected to
take more trophies there.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
Black Beauty Returned.

Charles Tyler Bard's little black pet
pup Beauty played the role of the
prodiga1 son last week While 1t was
inspecting the Backus hospital
grounds. a kind hearted kid, recogniz-
ing Beauty, brought the little creature
home in his arms Sunday afternoon
While the pet was wagging his thanks
to help the kid keep good time for the
merry dogserel he WAS hunaming 30 his
charge
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
OBITUARY..


The death of James A HENDERSON
occurred about IL o'clock Monday
night al his home, 565 Boswell avenue
after a weeks illness with pneumonia
Mr. Henderson was born in Canada
Oct 2S 1855. son of William and
Eunice William Henderson. He was
employed as stationary enkgineer by
Contractor Torrance. He had a largke
circle of friends who will deeply re-
gxret his DEATH
He is survived by his wife and sew
erz1 children
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12

vs.. Sidney A, DoIbeSre.
Dee. 26. New London--Ilarissa I'd
wards VS.. j. II. Tubbs.
Dec. q. Norwich-fanny Haralkavey
VS.. n j. Draper.
Jan. 9, Norwich. G. Shelley Va
Alice b. shelley
Jan. 8. Norwich-John caracnEzo
VS. Henry AIIard; John kessler w
Steve Trylar and others.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12

In the athletic contest at the r. NJ
c. A. gymnasium the event MONDAY
evening for the senior class Was the
two standing broad jumps. On total
points in the four events of the series
Isancette and Hutchinson are tied az
23O points each. The next two IN the
contest are Roessler z20 points and
Belair ZIG points.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
A WORD TO THE uNwIsE.
Caution for Those Who Postpone
Shopping Demands Until the Last
Hurried Minutes.

SHOfptUS 0cnHdnoS 0Htifi lHS EdSL
Hurried Minutes.
Early corners have best chance!
Shoppers who rush in at the eleventh
hour, desiring special orders filled for
Christmas. have themselves to blame
If the result Is vexing and unsatis-
factory.
From now on, merchants and clerks
will be taxed day and night
1t isn't going to be easy to keep
sweet when dilatory buyers demand
extra privileges.
IF you contemplate making any un-
usual holiday purchase, get about it at
once
Today is the acceptable timei
A quarter hour spent in studying the
advertising columns of The Bulletin
this morning will give you wonderful
help in making selections, learning
prices. getting wise as to novelties,
etc.
Any column on any advertising page
of The Bulletin today is a most vaIu-
able shoppers guide!
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12

There was a well attended meeting
of the Norwich Art Students associa-
ton Monday evening in Slater hall.
Following the short business session,
All interesting paper on The Develop
ment of Colonial Architecture in
America was read by Mrs. Frederick
Lester Mrs. Elizabeth Davis Illus
trated the article with picture post
cards and sketches Of Colonial build
ings.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
Meeting Postponed.

The Halle club December business
meeting called for Monday evening,
was called to order at o'clock by the
president Miss Mary Sheridan. but
cuisines was adjourned till Friday
evening. which is the night for the
club social and dance. the business
meeting being called before the social
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
VIOLATED LIQUOR LAW.
Charles TsIendsr Arrsstsd fer SELLING
Liquor Without q License.

On Monday evening Charles Talender
was arrested by Supernumerary Dom
Lrofski charged with violating the
liquor law. 1t is alleged that he sold
liquor in the German hal in Talman
sn eet without a license, The case will
come before the court this morning.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-12-12
Dr.. Wilson Passed.

There were only 20 of those who
took the examination to practice med
icine in this state WHO passed the ex-
animation before the state board.
Among the number was DIR. Frank
Emery Wilson of Norwich Charles A.
Jenkins Of Willimantic, and Thomas
GalIz Of New London.