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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
FUNERALS.
Mrs. Georae w. Pitcher.

Wednesday afternoon at 230 o'clock
the funeral Of Mrs. George w. Pitcher
was held from her late home. No. 81
Division street, there being a large
number of relatives and friends in at
tendance. Relatives were here from
East HaddaTn. Franklin and Lyme and
friends from Bridg eport and Westerly.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Edward s.. Worcester. pastor of Broad
way Congregational church. Lead,
Kindly Light, and God Be With You
Till We Meet Again were sung by
Mrs. Charles Tyler Bard and Mrs. F. S.
Young. There were many handsome
floral remembrances showing the es-
TEEN in which the deceased was held.
The bearers were Henry Hovey. COM
Monkey and Edwin Spalding of Sedg-
wick post. No. I. G. A r. Burial was
in the family plot in Yantic cemetery,
where Rev. Mr.. Worcester read the
committal service. Church & Allen
had charge of the arrangen ents-
Mrs. Henry II. Taylor.
The funeral of Maria ". Taylor. 50
years old. widow of Henry H. Taylor,
was held Tuesday evening from the
home of her nephew, John Berry, 642
Gladstone avenue. Providence. and
many relatives and friends attended,
the service.
The body arrived here at 11.42 We'd
nesday morning and was taken in
charge by Church & Allen, burial being
in Yantic cemetery. where a committal
service was read by Rev. Herbert J.
Wyckoff, pastor of the Second Con-
gregational church. Friends acted as
bearers. There was number at the
cemetery, relatives having accompa-
MED the body here from Providence.
Mrs. Morris Schiosberg.
Wednesday afternoon the funeral of
Mrs Morris Schlosberg was held from
No. % Cove street Rev. Max Stamm
officiating Friends acted as bearers
and burial was in the Hebrew ceme-
terry at Brewster's Neck Church &
Alien had charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
GRAND OFFICERS VISIT
sAcHEM CHAPTER, o. e. s.
:s Followed 81 initiation Work
and Remarks by Visitors.

Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Maize
B. Clarke and suite of the grand chap
ter Of Connecticut, Order of the East
ern Star, were Hospitality entertained
here on Wednesday evening ut the
Buckingham Memorial on their annual
visitation tor Sachem chapter. No. 81,
which held its meeting on tie fifth
Wednesday instead of the fourth so as
to accommodate the visiting grand of
ficers. They were the following: Mrs.
Mafzie b. Clarke, Higganum, worthy
grand matron; Edward E. Fuller. Toll
land, associate grand patron; Mrs.
Bertha G. Schussler, Bridgeport, asso-
ciate grand matron; Mrs. Bertha l.. s.
Gallup Moosup. grand conductress;
Mrs. Fanny Y. Gardner, Milford, grand
chaplain, and Mrs. Mary E. Kenyon,
Putnam. grand marshal.
a At s o'clock the visitors were ente :
tanned at supper for which particst-
1arly inviting menu was served, Goa
sisting of lobster salad escalloped po-
tatoes cold ham, rolls, coffee, straw
berries and cream and cake. The fol-
lowing comprised the committee on
entertainment of the grand chapter
officers: Mrs. Annie L. Rawson, Mrs
Elizabeth Woodman Mrs. Lois w.
Nellie James Mrs. Eta Smith, Mrs.
Agnes Blackburn. Mrs. Lillian Brew
ster and Mrs. Emily Do1beare.
The regular chapter meeting was held
at the usual time, presided over by
Worthy Matron Esther P. B1inn, and
was one of the largest attended dur
ing the year. Visitors from New Lon
don and New Britain were in attend
ance.
There was work in initiation for
the edification of the grand officers
and this was followed by the remarks
of the worthy matron and Oahers. In
the course of her interesting words te
the Sacfem chapters members, Wor-
thy Grand Matron Clarke referred IN q
highly complimentary way to the way
the work had been performed.
On behalf of the chapter, Worthy
Matron Mrs. Blinn presented hand
some cut glass jelly dish to the wor-
thy grand motren, who made a suit
able response in receiving the pretty
gift.
AT the close of the regular meeting
ice cream and cake We're served in the
post hall by the special entertainment
committe and a social hour was en-
joyab1y passed. The tables were pref
ti1y decorated with bouquets of wol6
hcneysuckle.
The visitors were entertained over
night at the home of various mem
bers of Sachem cha pier
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
WILLiMANTIC AND
NEW LONDON MEN
Included in List of Those Receiving
Patents This Week

The list of patents issued in Con-
necueut on the 30th day of May, 1911,
as furnished by Frank H. Allen, fol-
lows: Winchester Bennett, New Haven,
tubular magazine repeating gun; Har-
Old ,. Brown, Stratford, churning or
mixing apparatus; William NJ. Burke
and William C. Yeager. New Haven,
powder divider; John A. Carlson,
Hartford. wrench; George wv. Church,
Stamford, stapHng mechanism; James
70. Doolittle, Bridgeport, corset; Curtis
f. Gates, New London, toy money box:
Peter Hardman, Willimantic, carding
machine; James F. McBirney, Hart
ford, apparatus for assembling type
writing machines: George c. Palmer,
Stamford, exhaust silsncer: Andrew X
Rosenbeck, New Haven, tool holder;
Joseph c. Reagan, Stamford, buffer
William G. Smith, Middletown, elastic
webbing: Charles Stegemann. Bridge
port. welt guide for sewing machines
Louis j. Stuart. Bridgeport, grapple
Warren Fl. Taylor. Stamford. safe de-
post lock; Alonzo \. Warner, New
Britain, yapOr lamp.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

the morning. comforting the fourth de-
gree in the afternoon and having 4
banquet in the evening, one of the
banquet speakers was Rev. William A.
Keefe of Voluntown.
Members of Norwich Free Acade-
my fraternity were guests of the
Bulkeley fraternity Monday evening at
Ocean beach.
In the city court Wednesday MORN
ing Michael McGrath was charged
with on-support. He was placed in
the care of the probation oficer until
the first of July.
A panhandler in Shetucket street on
Tuesday night threatened those he
begged from but met with rapid fire
treatment from two men he approach
ed. As soon as he threatened to do
things to them he began to receive a
double- barreled bootfng and wasn't
able to keep out of the way.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
FIRST GOOD RAIN
IN FORTY DAYS
Welcome Storm of Wednesday Night
That VIII Do Much Good to Vege-
tation and Water Supply.

In the last forty days up to We'd
nesday evening there had been but
Al of an inch of rain. The rain which
started late in the afternoon, continued
through the night, with some lapses,
but quite little water came down for
the benefit of vegetation and the wa
ter supply. The long spell of dry
weather, despite the pumping, had be-
gun to tell on FairView. where evap-
Grafton is also to be figured with at
this season
The rain of "Wednesday night should
bring the total for the month up to
an inch or more, which is less than a
third of the average rainfall for the
month. The ground can stand such a
rain for several days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
Your Neighbours Experience.

How you may profit by it. Take Foies
Kidney Pills. M Morano. "a Wood
bridge ST. Hartford, Conn, says: For
many years I suffered with weak Kid
neys and had awful pains across my
back and was miserable and tired out
/ heard of Foley Kidney Pills and the
good they were doing and decided TO
try them and am glad / did, for after
taking them a few days the pain left
my back and although I have taken
only one bottle I feel better than J
have for years. l cannot say too much
for Foley Kidney Pills" At Lee &
Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
Affiliated Council.
TRINITY EPISCOPAL PARISH
HAS ANIMAL MEETING.
Annual Reports Heard and Approved
and Officers Chosen-DeIeeates to
Convention.

The adjourned annual meeting of
Trinity Episcopal church parish was
held on Wednesday evening in the yes
try of the church There were the an
nual reports of the officers, which We're
approved as read. officers were elect
ed as follows: Wardens, S. A1pheus
Gilbert, Charles 8. Chapman; vestry-
men. A. E. Davis, Charles H. Phelps,
X. G. Perry, W. r. Jewett, Walker E.
Gilbert, Henry f. Parker, A. D. Wheel
er, A. t. Sullivan, L. P. Roath, Pefci-
val w. Chapman, c. P Roath, Frank
II. Foss, A. j.. Hardy; clerk, r. c. Per-
ry; treasurer, Henry F. Parker
Delegates to the diocesan convention
al M1ddletown, on June 13 were Sc
leeted, the choice falling on Charles B.
Chapman and A. T. Sullivan. As sub
stitutes Walter E. Gilbert and Frank
II. F'osS were named
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
General Secretary Starkey Arrives
Big Farewell Reception Buffalo-A Power in Re-
iqious Work

Frederick R. Starkey, the new gem
eral secretary of the Young Meas
Christian association, reached here ON
Wednesday evening on the train from
New York, having come on from his
home iii Buffalo during the day. to
reach here by June 1st, when his en-
gagement with the local association
begins General Secretary Starkey was
in conference during the evening with
President James L. Case and Record
ing Secretary Frederick H Cranston
over various matters relating to the
local work.
His coming now brings the new gem
eral secretary here in time for the as
soeiation's annual anniversary service
to be held next Sunday evening at the
Broadway Congregational church. at
which w. A. Morse, the retiring gen
eraI secretary, is also to be present,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
TWO HIT POLE ON
MONTVILLE LINE.
Conductor Prendergast Knocked Off
Running Board-John Donovan Had
Hand Struck.

Conductor Prendergast of New Lon
don, who runs on the MontviIle trolley
line. was knocked off the running board
on Tuesday afternoon by being hit by
a pole which the car was passing on
West Thames street. Mr. Prender-
CAST was only slightly injured
Deputy Road Inspector John Dorio-
van was also hit by the same pole OIL
Tuesday afternoon as he was Tipping
the ashes off his cigar. AS he stucl,
his hand outside the car to shake the
ashes off his cigar the pole was close
enough to hit his hand making
painful bruises
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
HAS BEEN WITH
RAILROAD SO YEARS.
Henry J. Adams Retires from Active
Duties on a Pension.

After having been with the New
Haven road for 80 years, having starr
ed as fireman on the Norwich and
WORCESTER line when wood was used
for fuel Henry ]. Adams of this city
retired from active duty on Wednes-
day NIGHT. having been placed on the
pension list of the road. for long and
faithful service.
He is a well known railroad man and
for number of years has been engf-
neer on the switcher in the local yard
His retirement is regretted. by his
many fellow employees. but it is a rest
which has been well earned
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
More Machinery at MontviIIe.

Machinery continues to be received
daily at the plant of the Thames River
Specialties company at Montville for
the Climax company, which allied con-
Germ will use the product of the mill
for the manufacture of retaining boxes
and cartons OF various kinds. This
allied concern will be ready for BUSH
ness in few weeks, it is anticipated.
Preparations are also being made in
the mill for the installation of anoth-
er immense paper making machine, a
duplicate of the one now in use-the
largest of it's kind in the world.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

Among the changes IN lights on the
Thames river as announced are:
lee House light, No. A a fixed red
light, will be moved about June 10,
1911, to its former position in IA feet
of water, on westerly side of lower end
of Cross-over channel, where. as here
tofore. it will be numbered 9, and show
a fixed white post-lanteYn light on a
black pile dolphin with white top.
On the same date Ice House buoy,
la, third class spar. marking former
position of light, will be discontinued.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
SIX MORE JURY LISTS
Seiectmen in Towns Hereabouts Are
Sure Not to Be Reported to State
Attorney.

The selectmen of six more towns in
this county and in this section of the
county have sent in their jury lists to
George q. Parsons, clerk of the su-
perior court. These towns are Led
yard, Bozrah, Franklin, Groton, North
Stonington and Voluntown, making Is
IN all which have reported. The re-
naming SIX must send in their lists to
the superior court clerk by Monday.
June ). or he must report such lack
of attention to the requirements of law
to the state attorney
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
MICRO-ORGANISMS
Cause of odor in City Water at New
London.

Superintendent Richards of the New
London water works on Wednesday
received the report of State Chemist
James. A. Newlands on the analysis of
water taken from Lake Konomoc, with
the view to determining the cause of
the recent odor. Six samples were
taken from the lake at different points.
None of them show harmful sub
stances. The odor in several is due,
the state chemist finds, to a micro or
ganism.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
Sample Ballots Distributed.

On Wednesday City Clerk S. D.
Moore distributed among the party
leaders in the several districts in the
city the sample ballots received by
him on Tuesday. They are on pink
paper, and excepting the color are the
same as the ballot which will be used
Monday. There are seven columns on
the ballot there being circles at the top
of all but the blank column. There
are two columns for the vote on the
proposed charter. Those wishing to
vote for the commission form of gov
eminent will place an Y in the circle
at the head of that column, while those
wishing to vote no will put similar
mark in the circle of the No column.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
a Dreadful Wound

from a knife. gun. tin can rusty nan,
fireworks. or Of any other nature de-
mands prompt treatment with Suck
lens Arnica SaSye to prevent blood
poison or gangresle. 1t is the quickest
surest healer for\all such wounds. as
also for Burns, Boils, Sores, Skin
Eruptions, Eczema, C,happed HANDS,
Corns or Plies. 25c at Lee & Osgood
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
CITY Gets New Wagon.

There was received by the city on
Wednesday, through M. B. Ring, a, cart
for the spreading of crushed rock for
naca dam road. The bottom of the cart
is V shaped, and there is slide there
which regulates from the drivers seat
the flow of the material, SO that it
can be spread to any depth desired.
This, with three other carts belonging
to Mr. Ring, were seen in Chestnut
street during the day and attracted
much attention.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
Wanted for rs Years.

The building of road through the
section to Kitemaug along the lines
indicated by F. w. Browning and 9TH
ers is not a new project by any
means There is in existence petit
ton it is claimed. which was signed
by some of the taxpayers a Kitemuag
Smith dock, which is no wthe Kite
maug dock, as far bask as rs years
ago. This was turned down at that
time and was again turned down about
30 years ago. A rough estimate shows
about 20 houses which would receive
direct benefit from the road, the prop
erty owners say. and taxable property
in the aggregate of $4,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
DEGREE OF D D.
FOR REV. T. r. DAVIES.
Conferred Wednesday by General The
illogical Seminary.

The degree of doctor of divinity was
conferred Wednesday upon Rev. Thorn
as F. Davies. bishop elect of the Epis-
ccpal diocese of western Massacilu-
sets by the General Theological Sem
mary Rev. DR.. Davies is rector of
All Saints church. Worcester. and was
formerly rector of Christ church here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

Given Big Reception.
As a significant indication of the
high regard held for Mr.. Starkey in
Buffalo. his leaving that association
was marked with big farewell recep-
ton on Monday evening, attended by
some 1900 people. including the minis
tiers of practically all the Buffalo
churches and many of the leading bust
ness men of the city. In all that oc-
Cured during the evening there was
much of eulogy for Mr.. Starkeyis work
with the Buffalo association during the
past IL IL years. The whole took
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

tangible form in the parting gift of
handsome gold watch to MIR. Starkey
and beautiful bouquet to his wife.
Among the many greetings received
from Y NJ. c. A workers who could
not be present was one from President
A. A. Browning on behalf of the Nor
wfch association.
First Time in New England.
This will be Mr.. Starkey's first ac-
euaintance with New England terri
tory, as he has been resident of Buff
fa1o ever since he was boy eight
years old, and since Jan. LIST, 1900. ne
has been in the employ of the Buffalo
asseeia ton, being at the head of the
religious work department. In his
entry into association work he can.
claim to be very much of an assoeia-
ton product. having in successive
steps touched at the three points in
Dictated by the triangular emblem OF
the organiza tion-spirit, mind and
body. As a young man his attention
was drawn to the association for the
physical advantages it offered. He
Joined for the gymnasium work and
ment's offerings with the idea of i'm
proving his business chances. He was
next led into the Bible classes and
through their influence Joined the
church. Six months after entering the
educational classes of the association
III bundlo ne entered Tile eH1plOy VI lHS
association.
Built Up Religious Work.
Under his direction the religious
work of the Buffalo association went
forward by leaps and bounds, bringing
it up from twelfth to fourth place in
al1-around religious work In Bible
study a notable record was made,
placing the Buffalo association first iii
this department, and raising the num-
Der in Bible classes from 400 to 1,5G0.
the latter figure being more men and
boys in Bible classes than there were
members in the two regiments of the
national guard in Buffalo.
work that was pushed under Mr..
Starkey was the holding of noon hour
religious meetings in the shops with
an attendance of from 1000 to $500
men weekly in the eight shops where
meetings We're held Individual meet
ings ran all the way from 50 in at
tendance to 1000.
Affiliated Council.
Another department in which Buffalo
was first was in the establishment of
the affiliated council, which was a an
ion of the Y. NJ. c. A. and the Sunday
schools, operating to promote the eff
fectiveness of the teachers and to the
mutual advantage of both organiza-
tons.
General Secretary Starkey's family
is expected here about the middle Ct
the month. He is to reside at No so
Warren street. :
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

Mrs. Charles Haines of Colorado
Springs, Col. arrived Saturday to visit
her sister Mrs. Q. S. Smith of Hunt
ington avenue. Mr.. Haines res ched
here Wednesday. coming by way of
Middletown.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
PRIZE SPEAKING. AT
THE FREE ACADEMY
Viii Be Held on Friday Evening
Those Who Will Participate.

The contest for the J. Newton Per-
lSins prize for defamation at the Free
Academy Will be held Friday evening
at Slater hall.
On Monday the finals WERE held for
the qualification of those who desired
to enter the contest and the result was
that these were selected: Bliss, -:
Bruce, II: Manning, '12; Randall. IL:
Symington. IL; Timmins, IL; Wheel
er, 1t; White 13.
Government finances in India are
Furnishing this fiscal year, indicating
q surplus of S5,50Q.000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

The Progressive Missionary club of
the Central Baptist church met Wed
nesday afternoon with Mrs. w S. Al
len of Main street. sixteen being pres
ent. After the customary reading and
sewing, lgiht refreshments were serv-
ad
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

The first quarterly conference for
the year viii be held at the Stafford
Springs Methodist church Saturday
evening. District Supt. J. H. New
land will preside. Next Sunday MORN
ing the Rev. Mr.. Newland will preach.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

Seashore Rooms Free-The Revere
house. Narragansett Pier. r. l., is Of
fering rooms free for three weeks. See
advertisement in this paper.-adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

None of the members of Faith
Trumbull chapter, d. A. R.. were able
to attend the mplimentary luncheon
given the honorary state regent Mrs
Sara Thompson Kinney, at the Coun-
try club. New Haven. Wednesday aft
ernoon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01
Incidents in Society

DR.. and Mrs. G. Perciva1 Bard of
Stafford Springs spent the holiday
with Norwich relatives.
A number of their friends have ar
ranged 8, lunch, followed by eight ia
bles of bridge, at the Norwich club on
Friday afternoon, in honor of Misses
Ada L. Richards and Miss Mabel S.
Webb.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

The framework and roof for the one
story storage building for the Cres-
cent Firearms company, just north of
the Central Vermont station. has been
completed and It is ready for the gall
vanized iron covering
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

There is being sent out to libraries
for the first time, by the agricultural
department at Washington, a forestry
exhibit which is entirely of photo
graphs. Just over it is a view at the
Westpert library
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

The maria ge of Miss Sallie Sands
Gard, daughter of Mrs Jennie A.
Gard, who spent the winter at the
Mohican and who is now staying in
Groton, and Herbert de Funiac son
of Mrs. Olivia f. de Funiac of Louis
vile. KY, will take place June at
st. James church. New London.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

George l.. Yeomans of Lafayette
street decorated the graves of the rev.
olutionary and French soldiers at Nor
witch Town Tuesday. his grandfather,
Corp. Joshua Yeomans, being one of
the number
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

A book recently added to the Otis
library which will prove informing to
many is E. s. Matthews Familiar
Trees and Their Leaves. Another use-
full book is L. Durand's The Book of
Roses.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

This state will be represented at
Springfield on June 2. when a confer
ence will be held in the interest of
conservation of the Connecticut river,
its waters. the woods on its banks,
the development of navigation through
its waters and the publication of the
stream.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

On the grounds of the Highland
country club, Meriden. Tuesday after
noon, Rev William II. Kidd defeated
the national rogue champion, Bosworth
Of New London, winning three games
out of four
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

Al the alumni day exercises at Hart
ford theological seminary, Tuesday,
in the afternoon discussion of A Live
Country Church. two of the speakers
were Rev. w. F. White of Ledyard.
class of '95. and Rev. r. NJ HOLSTER
of North Stonington. class of 81. The
neurology report referred to the death
OF Rev.. Austin Gardner of Bozrah,
class of 80.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

Regular oonvecation of Franklin
chapter. No. 4, r. A. NJ. at Masonic
temple this evening. Work in the r.
A. degree.-adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

DR.. T. A. Crowley has removed his
dental Office to the McGrory building,
rooms three and four.-adv.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-06-01

This evening the Jewish people will
celebrate Shebuoth the Feast of Weeks,
celebrated seven weeks after the sec
ond day of the feast of the Passover.
1t is also called Pentecost.