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Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
PERSONAL

Hcr-v cwlcy of New London has
GENE 10 Ncivioh 10 work.
Patrick Frcrnsa of Norwich recently
visited at tie hume of James Healy in
MooSlp.
Mrs. \. y. Perkins of New London
has rettl ned from visit with friends
in Norwich.
Mrs G. FL Benjamin, Jr., of Spring
field. Mass. is visiting her parents on
Spring street.
Mrs B. f. Tracy of stonington is a
guest of her daughter. Mrs. J. A. Ca
ger, IN Norwich.
F. Leon Hutchins of Norwich was a
recent guest of his mother. Mrs. A. A.
Hutchins of Greene.
Charles Ting!ey of Norwich spent
Wednesday with his father, George
w. Tingley. in Mystic.
William H. Allen is expected home
today from brief vacation he has
been spending in Hampton
Miss Helen Smith, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank H. Smith, is the guest
of her cousin, Mrs. ]. P. Taylor Arm
strong, in New London
Mrs. William Scott of Norwich was
called to Danielson early in the week
by the critical illness of her father.
Henry Hilliard Peckham, who died
"Wednesday morning
Postals received by friends from
Mrs. Fannie c. Church, who is spend
ing two weeks in Cleveland with her
sister, indicate that the visit to the
Forest city is being greatly enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Norman have
issued invitations to the marriage of
their daughter. Jessie Emily, and Ed
ward Amy Breed, to take place at
the home of the bride on Wednesday,
Z June Z, 1911.
Cen John w. Atwood of Wauregan,
Bank Commissioner Norris S. Lippitt
of Norwich Senator Edward w. Hook
er and Walter s. Garde of Hartford
left Thursday night for a ten days
fishing trip at the Range1ey Lakes,
Me, where they WIN stay at The
BircheS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
OBITUARY.
Mrs. William Casey.

The death of Mrs. William Casey
occurred at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. James Kilkenny. No. 9 1-2 F'oun-
tain street, at 7.35 o'clock Thursday
evening after an illness of a few days
She suffered a. shock Monday from
which she lever rallied.
Mrs Casey was born in Ireland, the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
NaughIor her maiden name having
been Margaret Naughton. For over so
years she he's been q resident of this
city. and waS highly regarded as a
reighoor ard q friend. Over 40 years
ago she married William Casey who
diei about 70 years ago.
She IS survived by three daughters,
Margaret, who is married, and Rather
inc both of Chicago, and Mary J. Kill
kenny of this city, and three sons,
Cornelius Of Irvington-on on the Hudson,
Thomas of South Norwalk and William
OF Norwich. She also leaves two
brothers, William Naughton of this city
and Daniel of Holyoke and two sis
ters Mrs. Michael Clifford and Mrs.
John Sullivan of this city and Mrs.
Mary Fos arty of Alameda, Cal.
Dwight r. Thompson.
At $40 o'clock Friday evening the
death of dwight r. Thompson occurred
a. the home of his parents Mr.. and
Mrs Francis Thompson. in Fitchville.
He had teen sick for some time The
deceased was 20 years of age, having
been born in Wilirnantic to Francis
arc Phoebe Snow Thompson. He had
been employed at the F'itchvilIe mill.
He is survived by brothers and sisters,
besides his parents
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
NEW ENGLAND SPINNING CO.
Officers Here on Friday Concerning
the Location of the Plant.

The officers of the New England Silk
Spinning company of New York came
here on Friday, relative to the matter
of changing the location of their plant,
which is now located in the building
which A. A. Fourier has purchased
for his laundry. There is a question
whether tbs top floor will provide
room enough for the business. as they
stated that quite little new machin-
cry had been shipped here 1t is ex-
pected that the company will be ac-
commodated elsewhere. il it is decided
that The top floor will not provide
room enough. The industrial commit
tee of the board of trade is looking
after the matter and it is believed that
satisfactory arrangements will be
made. The company has been run
ming steadily since starting business
here. and they are as DESTROYS of re-
naming as the city is of having them
do SO.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
VETERANS MEET AND HEAR
MEMORIAL DAY PLANS.
General Orders Of Department Conn
mander and Patriotic Instructor
Read to Sedgwick Post.

Sedgwick post, No. 1, G. A. r., had
its largest meeting in a long time on
Friday evening at the Buckingham
Memorial, the emminence of Memorial
day impelling the veterans to assemble
to learn the latest instructions for the
Cay. General orders of the depart
ment commander and the department
patriotic instructor were read. Special
directions for Memorial Sunday were
issued, when they will assemble at the
Memorial at 10 o'clock to attend morn
ing service at the Central Baptist
church and at I o'clock 10 attend even
ing service at the Greenevi9e Congre-
gatioDal church. They will take the
rs car to Greeneville. The w. R. c.,
Sons Of Veterans and Citizens corps
will accompany the post at both hours
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
CONNECTICUT STUDENTS
TAKE MANY PRIZES.
Annual Awards Made at Yale Univer-
sity Last Night.

New Haven, Conn, May 26.-Many
of the prizes given annually to the
students of Yale university were
awarded > tonight, among them the
Lockwood prizes in the department of
muse. Helen E. Hagan of New Ha-
ven is given the award for piano
playing, and the singing prize is di-
vided between Alletn r. Bensiger OF
Stroudsburg, Pa. and Jessie E. Muse
of New Haven. The Steinert prize OF
500 for the best original musical com
position was awarded to Robert Fl.
Putting of Hartford. The Henry NJ
Durham prize of $50 for the best or
gan composition is given to Clara H
Holman of Southport A fifty dollar
prize given to the student of organ
playing whose work is most satisfac-
tory was given to Pauline Voorhees, OF
New Haven.
Prizes of twenty and ten dollars for
best entrance examinations in piano
playing were won by Samuel e. Cru
man of Bridgeport and Rosalind O.
Brown of West Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
PASSENGER ON Foe BOUND SHIP
OFF Montauk- Visit to Cape De Verde Islands
in Thirty Years.

Joseph Debarros of No. SO Mechanic
street has returned from a trip to the
Cape de Verde Islands, five months
having been occupied on his trip, dur
ing which he had many experiences.
He went to Bravo, which was his for
mer home, for the purpose of visiting
his mother and sister, it being the
first time he has been back there in
thirty vars. On the trip over he was
accompanied by his brother, Simon,
who remained there, but Joseph re-
turned to his family in this city, which
has been his home for many years.
While on this trip he also made a
visit to Africa, and. had many inter-
esting experiences.
He was one of the 317 passengers
who landed at New Bedford from the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
FORMERLY EMPLOYED
ON THE BULLETIN
w. 3. Baker Went From Here to Hart
Sord-Was q Composition.

william II. Eagles. printer of long
acquaintance in the craft in this city,
recalled on Friday one or two details
committed suicide In Washington On
Wednesday. In the late '69s. said
Mr.. Etgles. Mr.. Baker was a resident
in this city. employed as compost
tor in The Bulletin Office. Then he
went to Hartford, where shortly aft
erwards he was married to the daugh-
ter OF hts boarding house keeper
After about q year in Hartford, Mr..
Baker secured a position in the gov
eminent printing department at Wash
tngton, this being secured Through the
formerly foreman In The Bulletin of
fee, who got Hon. John T. Waityto use
his influence with Senator Haw1ey OF
Connecticut to secure the position fo1
Mr. Baker. Mr.. Baker has resided and
been employed ia Washington since
that time
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
SONS OF VETERANS
TO HAVE CAMPFIRE
In Honor of Survivors Who Responded
to Call to Arms In 1851.

Invitations shave been prepared this
week by committee Of NefWich4e amp,
No. 4, Sons of Veterans, far a Camp
fire to be given Monday evening. june
9Th, at the buckingham Memorial in
honor of the survivors who responded
to the call to arms in 1861" the so
called Minute Menf 1t is believed that
there will be from a dozen to fifteen
who will be reached by the invita-
tons.
The members of SedgWick camp and
Citizens corps are also to be guests at
this time. and the committee is plan
ming for an enjoyable programme of
music and with notable speakers. Ar
thur L. PeaIe ". F. Bogue and c. III.
Hobson are the committee in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

animation made shortly after the ac-
cident.
Nathan j. Gibbs. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan A. Gibbs. has been elected an
associate member OF the American So
ciety of Civil Engineers.
Another story is to be added to their
block in Commerce street by Hall
Bros, for storage purposes The con-
tract has been let and work will be
started a. once.
Arthur O, Pattison of webster has
purchased the 210-acre, farm owned by
George. z: Coates at Uncasville. stu
ated north of the property owned by
Charles l.. Hubbard. and along the
New London turnpike.
The Central Vermont railroad has
built a new concrete walk from the
station to, the crosswalk in Falls ave-
nue. This Improvement il greatly ap-
preciated by those going to or COM
ing from the station.
General, the aerial truck horse. is
gaining In fine shape, the wound be-
ing practically healed. On Friday the
horse was driven out with another in
the exercise wagon. He Is bothered
but little by the injury
The thirty-second session of the
Connecticut council Of elaboration
will be held in Masonic temple. New
Haven, Thursday. June 8, at 100 ..
m. This is the executive body of
Scottish Rite masonry in this state.
Mrs. Abbie Croker died Friday aft
ernoon at the residence of her son,
Franklin G. Croker, New London. Mrs.
Crocker was the widow of Franklin
G. Crocker and was SO years of age.
bor 1,ol
failing.
A poem, The Silent Village, was
written by the late John Jay Walker
of Brooklyn. N. Y, whose burial took
place at Avery cemetery, Preston, this
week. He was over so when he wrote
it. 1t Is dedicated to the Avery cene-
terry association.
John Novak of New London, aged 4
years was on Friday committed to
the county home by Probate Judge
Calkins. The boy is the offspring of
Mrs. Stsnislava Novak, who is in pris-
on for theft. Three other children are
in the county home.
The annual meeting of the Eastern
Connecticut branch of the Woman's
Board of Missions will be held We'd
nesday afternoon, June Z. at the First
Congregational church. with annual
reports, election of officers and an adj
dress by Mrs. Bunker of Africa.
The Memorial Sunday service is to
be preached by Rev. P. c. Wright at
the Central Baptist church Sunday
morning to the Grand Army men. Sons
of Veterans and Woman's Relief corps.
In the evening Rev. c. H. Ricketts,
breaches a special sermon for them.
Rosie Rockholz. IA year old daugh-
ter Of the late John and Hattie Rock
h0lz. was sent to the New London
county home by the New London ro-
lice court. The child is bright and
pretty and Commissioner Williams
said she would be provided with
home in a family Immediately.
The flower beds at the New Haven
station having been 6ansaged by boys,
7 ice Hcnce son caught a five year
oil with an cntiie ri+nt in has hands.
He said an older noy told him to do it.
He PROMISED chef Murphy faithfully
never to 90 4 again and said he would
toll his father to S.te nm a good
licking.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
CHARLES II. BROWN
SACK FROM EUROPE
Flying Continental Trip of Six Weeks
Carried Him Through Five coun-
tries.

Back from six weeks trip across
the water, Charles H. Brown of War
rem street returned on Friday evening
from his flying continental visit, which
is one of MANY other similar ones he
has mace. What others would require
weeks t. accomplish, he does in days,
having visited five different countries
in that time and stopped in the great
capitals of Berlin, Paris and London.
He preceded the coronation rush. vet
saw much OF royalty and the London
opening season in the ten days he was
in the metropolis of the world. Among
the most interesting things in this con-
nection which came under his observa-
ten were ma ny of the notable events
of the early coronation season during
the visit OF the German emperor.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
incidents in Society


Mrs. L. D. Bfrge of Providence is
visiting her sister, Mrs. HenryNRs Ar
ncld, of Williams street.
Mrs Russell T. Goodrich of Plain
field has been the guest for asfew days
of Mrs. Henry T. Arnold of Williams
street.
Oliver H Perkins of Des Moinas
Ia, has been the guest for a few days
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel A. Beckwith OF
Lincoln avenue.
Miss Elizabeth Trumbul1 of Perkins
avenue has returned from fortnight
visit with Mrs. Chester Johnson in
Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Ludlow Auction club was enter
tanned Friday afternoon by Mrs. Ed
win w. Higgins at her summer home,
The Oaks, at Massapeag
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
Frank Sikoski.
Stationary Engineers.

Norwich Stationary Engineers asso-
citation, No. 6. held its regular meet
ing on Friday evening in the Bill
bloik, with little out of the ordinary
to occupy the attention of the mem
bers, but the next meeting will be
different. The ntfley will elect the
four delegates to the state convention
in Hartford, June 1924. There will be
much interest to know who will secure
the election.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
WALLS PULLED DOWN
FOR SAKE or SAFETY
Contractor Williams Took Down Dam
esrous Portions Of eurnsd Lucas
suiIdins by Direction Of Deputy
Chief Brown.

On Friday, Contractor. c. Morgan
Williams was engaged in pulling down
portions Of the walls of the burned
Lucas building, which were liable to
fall and fnjure those passing On the
Little Water street side there was a
buckle of the wall near the laundry
Office when the high wall was pulled
down last Saturday morning but which
had been proppet up by Jeist Dep
ufy Fire Chief A. NJ. Brown directed
the work of taking down the walls,
and stated what he wished removed.
Practically the entire Little Water
street wall of the burned half of the
Lucas building WIS pulled ever and
the dangerous portions of the back
walls were also pulled over No one
was injured. the street being roped off
Several Of the wires on that side of
the street were broken. when portion
of the wall fell over.
The insurance on the building has
not been adjusted and it is probable
that several days will eIapsA before the
settlement u effected.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
Board Of Trade Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of trade will be held in the
Town hall Monday evening, May 29th
at O'clock Clinton r. Woodruff of
Philadelphia, secretary of the National
Municipal league, will address the
meeting on the subject of the Com
mission Government of Cities, which
at this time will be particularly inter
esting tothe people of Norwich, and il
is expected that large number Will
ben in attendance. 1t will be a public
meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

four master Elizabeth T. Doyle. and
reached his home here Wednesday.
This was the vessel which ran short of
fresh meat and spoke Portland fish
-erman off MontIIck and told OF that
fact, and that the water supply was
getting low because of being deyayed
by the fog. The message was some
what exaggerated, and the report was
circulated that the passengers and
crew of the vessel were starving, and
tugs were sent out looking for the
moat, without result. 1t made it's way
into New Bedford, however, without
trouble, and an otherwise uneventful
voyage was ended. Mr. Debarros
fastened to his home here as sson as
he landed. He left here last Novem-
Der.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
RAWcATUcK MAN BROUGHT
HERE FOR NoN-SUPPoRT.
Arrested by Sheriff Casey and Secured
by Policeman Morgan.

At the request of Chief Murphy,
Deputy Sheriff Casey on Friday even
ing arrested Thomas H. Brown, a
young man. in Pawcatuck, on the
Charge of failing to support a minor
child. He was held for Policeman Ny
ron Q. Morgan who was sent after the
ace.Ised. and they arrived here about
midnight. They took the car at the
sub station at White Rock, SO that the
prisoner was not taken out of the
state
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
Killed by a Motorcycle.

New York. May 26.-Mrs. Mary
Plat Parmele, authoress and historian
was killed tonight By motorcycle al
Sixth avenue and Forty ninth street
within block of her home. William
Hermann, rider of the machine, gave
first aid to the dying woman and was
paroled to await the action of the in
quest. Mrs. ParTnale's ina biIity to hear
repeated warnings from the motorcy-
cle's horn is believed to be responsible
for her death. Mrs. Parmele was SIS
years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
In the City Court.

The continued case against John
Smith charged with the theft of goods
from the Office of DIR. Patrick Cassidy
was heard in the city court on Friday
morning. He was given thirty days
in Jail and 81 and costs, amounting te
1874 and went to Cedar street.
For trying to destroy the house he
lived in James Paftison was fined 5;
and costs and went o tail. According
to the testimony of the daughter, the
fsSuble was caused by man calling
To hSlp them move.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
SOLDIER OF UNCLE SAM
TO BE ECECTRocUTED
Found Guilty of Killing His Sweet
heart Last Month.

White Plains. n y, May 2s.-Law-
renee Spohr, a corporal in the United
States coast artillery, convicted of
having killed his sweetheart. Rosa
O'Toole. on April l, was sentenced to-
day by Supreme Court Justice Thomp
son to be electrocuted at Sing Sing
prison during the week of July 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
SPOKE. ON NEW CHARTER.
Charles h Haskell Speaks to Gather
ing at Colonial Club.

Or Fricay evening there was gath
erIi.g of about 40 at the Colonial CLUB
10 listen to- talk by Charles Fl. Has
kelf on the proposed charter There
were several from the city and others
from Thamesville in addition TO those
IN the vicinity of the club.
Nj. Haskell discussed the subject
in general way and answered a num-
Der of questions asked by those in the
audience. He spoke for an hour and
g. half and enlightened his hearers in
regard to the subject now before the
people.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
CONDEMNATION HEARING
HERE ON JUNE IL.
VIII Be Before Judge Shumway in the
Superior Court Rccnf.

Deputy Sherig Herbert e. Draper
f;as beer serving the papers In the
condemnation hearing which is brought
to secure the land for the Stony brook
reservoir rights The hearing is tc
be held in this city IN the superior
court II en-. on Monday. June IL. before
Judge Milton A. Shumway. The land
which is to be condemned belongs to
the Eairr er estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
Golf Club Opening.

The opening. of the new golf club
house of the Norwich Golf club will
take place on June Sd, wien there will
be open house, and it is expected that
there will be come kind of medal play
arranged. The clubhouse is decidedly
attractive and there are attractive
golf grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
USED TO BE OLD TANNERY.
On Property Sold by w. n. Shields to
Judge Thayer.

Many exp1essjsns Of delight were
made on Fri9aV over the announced
sale Of the $hie1ds property and the
statepaent Of Judge Thayer that he
had decided to build there. The latter
said he knew nothing of a large Local
concern occupying the new building.
The Chesebrough property has a
depth of $50 feet. There Was formerly
a tannsry located on the property pur-
chased of Mr. Shields.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
McEvoy and Sterling.

The missing vaudeville act. MeEvoy
and Sterling. eccentric comedians, at
the Auditorium arrived on Friday
evening by the late train from New
York and was anxious to go on for
the last show. but Assistant Mana ger
James Esan held them off. They viii
appear on the bill today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
K. of p. Memorial DAY.

At its meeting in Pythian hall on
Friday evening Gardner lodge No. IS,
Knights of Pythias. named a commit
tee of three. Thomas Buckley, Clinton
A Harvey and Sumner w. Armstrong,
- arrange for the Memorial day Of
the order This will probably be on
so-rle Sunday in June. the date to pe
selected by the committed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
Close of Fair.

The three-day fair held by the La
dies Sewing circle of the Mckinley
avenue A NJ. E. Zion church closed
Friday night. There was large pat
ronage ct the supper hour and also of
the booths. which will result in pleas
ing financial returns for the hard work
of the women and their assistants
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
On a Western Trip.

Joseph Hall and Otis 3. Hall have
gone on a western trip wool buying.
They will go by way of Texas and
New Mtxico TO San Francisco, and
make the return by the same route,
intending to be gone about three
months
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
An Enthusiastic optimist.

The example of Uncle Joe Cannon,
an enthusiastic optimist at -. is worth
a barrel of sermons.-Pittsburg Ga
settle Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

This IS the largest and best line of
hsse goods we have ever shown and
he lowest prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

WHEN you want &C pat YOUR bust
moss before tine pubic. there is no me-
alum better than through the advertjs-
Ing columns Of Tne Sullet,n.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

E. X. Elmer. aged %, Of New TIa-
ven. painter employed by r. ]. Sisk,
fell about 80 feet from a house on
which he was working in New Lon
don Friday morning. He is now at the
Memorial hospital No bones were
found to be broken in superficial ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

Eastern Connecticut friends of tn,
late George A. Maycock will be in
terested in the fact that Mrs. Georg,
Asa Mavcock of New Haven ISSUED
invitations on Tuesday for the wed
ding reception of her daughter Heller
and Rev. Henry Didama Smith. TIL,
marriage will ne performed an houi
earlier by Rev John MacLaren Rich.
srdson of bridgeport, intimate friend.
attending
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

The following of local interest APP
peared in the list of wills filed in New
York on Thursday: Edwin Neville
Doughertv died May Z. 1911, at Wa
terbury. Conn. $3.50 personally, one
half TO his sister. Anna Margaret
Downes and three equal snares of the
remainder to his brothers, George B.
n and Thomas F. Dougherty. and his
sister, Eleanor C. Feeley.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

Strangers in Norwich notice the. fig
ures in silver. the date 1868. which
mark the residence of Mrs. William M.
Olcott, long known rs the Captain
Roath house. on Church street. This
was the original glebe house of an
cient Christ church, ana is ore of the
best appointed residences, as it is one
of the oldest houses II. continuous oc-
cupancy by one family. in the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

Concerning the Central Village con-
cert the Moosup Press says: Miss
Mabe! 5. Clark was in splendid voice
and sang with much sweetness and
expression. Hugh Kinder was also
heard to advantage and Miss Ella Pot
ter played with artistic effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

At the first quarterly conference
held in Providence this week. the of
fetal board of St. PauTs NJ f. churci
appointed a committee on plans for Z
new house of worship, Rev. DR.. kauf
man being made chairman. For sew
eral years St. Paul's society has helt
its services in the small chapel all
though the large lot upon wheich tn,
building stands has been owned fol
years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

The state executive board meeting
of the womens auxiliaries to the Y. NJ.
G. A. was held at Bridgeport Thurs
day. The principal business conistel
of making arrangements for the 18th
annual convention in Stamford on Oc-
tober Is and 10
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

Sunday morning at the Central Bap-
tisr church, Rev. p. c. Wright will
speak to the veterans of Sedgwicl1
pest. Woman's Relief corps and Sons
of Veterans upon These Stones In
the evening his theme will be THE
Need of Connecticuts Senate" You
are especially invited to the evening
serVice-ady.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

The members of the executive COM
mittee of the Connecticut State Asso-
citation of Congregational Churches
next Thursday iE Danbury as guests
of the Rev II. c. Meserve. pastor of
the First Congregational churo b. The
state conference will hold it's annual
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

The Thames Advertising company
has taken over the billboard business
of G. w. Carroll, Jr.. who has gone
west. Mrs. 3. A. Herrick. E. c. Her
rick and Miss Edith Herrick compose
the company, Mr.. Herrick being mana
ger. Boards are owned in Norwich
and New London.