Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02

The observance of Thanks giving 50 years ago was in marked contras st with that of the past week for there was no dances, wrestling bouts, foot ball games or automobile races then. The day was religiously observed there being three union church serv- Ices in the morning besides services in three other churches. In the past and two other services in the city.
 Governor Buckingham gave orders to have all the soldiers encamped in the state, provided with turkeys. No mention is made of the burning of barrels at that time.
 The recruiting of additional com panieS for the regiments which were t eing formed was going on steadily most daily and some of the first vol unteers were doing the work ith the intention of heading ompanieS- It was noticed that Lucas & Co., were turning out large quantities of army cloth in their mills and the contract ing with the government by A. H. Al my for providing a half million dol lars worth of fire arms. Bank divi- Gends of three and three and a half per cent semi annually were de clared in those days.
 The sale of the property in Broad street and Broadway known familiar the price then being s5O,000. This was a much larger price than the property was sold for a few years ago by over two times. The car shop property in North Main street was up to go under the hammer The marriage of MT. and Mrs. Avery Stan ton of Voluntown. who on Thurs day celebrated their golden wedding was noted.
 J. J. Mccord Organizing Company.
 The following are items taken from the Bulletin of 50 years ago, cor responding to the past week:
 November 27, 1s61-James J. Me Cord who was second lieutenant in Captain Peale's company has open ed an office in the Wauregan building and commenced recruiting a company for the 18th regiment, Col. Birge. He will command the company himself.
 The Norwich bank has declared a semi annual dividend of three and one-half per cent.
 Captain James l.. Day has sold his resident on Broad street to John F. Slater. The price paid was about $50, 900. This is the finest place in the county and perhaps in the state.
 Governor Buckingham, it is stated has donated a supply of turkeys for Thanksgiving to all the soldiers in camp in Connecticut, comprising the at New Haven and the battalion of cavalry and light artillery at Meri- den.
 The Nameaugs of New London,
 
 the Westerly brass band paid our city 9 flying visit last evening. They had dinner at the Wauregan. The salute paid the Bulletin is acknowledged.
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 November 28 1S61-A number of Captain Daniels company, 11th reg Inent came down from Hartford 10 spend Thanksgiving, last evening.
 Artemus Wards lecture in Breed hall last evening was rich, rare and racy.
 We understand that A. H. Amy has completed a contract with the gov ernment to manufacture arms, amounting in the aggregate a half million dollars. He is desirous of having the greater portion of the con tract executed by our Norwich mechanics and has made proposition to that effect. If we could have an armory established here similar to those in Hartford and Providence it would be a great advantage to the town.
 The cavalry company from this dis trict have returned home in body to spend Thanksgiving. Adjutant Charles Farnsworth of this city has been appointed captain Co. B, of the cavalry squadron.