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Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
ANNIVERSARY OF NIGHT
 THE STARS FELL
Wonderful Meteorie Display Seen Here 7e Years Ago-DeseriPtisn from The Norwich Republican.

Seventy mine years ago Tuesday night the dwellers in this part of the country had a very serious fright as the result of a tremendous display of meteors. Nov, 12, 1893. was long re- membered as the night the stars fell" The heavens literally rained fire and there were many who looked upon the display as a literal fulfillment of the prophecy in regard to the stars, in which 1t Is recorded that they should fall "as a fig tree casteth her untimely fruit
 The following is a description of the brilliant heavenly spectacle as written in letter to the editor of The Nor wich Republican, printed in the edi- tion of Nov. 20. 1883:
 Haplessly and to my extreme and will be lasting regret, MT. Editor, 1 was not one of the favored number who by hundreds witnessed the late brilliant exhibition of meteoric fire works in the heavens. I will, however, hastily string together a few remarks from the observations of others, with the hope of awakening the attention of all who saw 1t to make instant, careful and minute note of their recol- lections of the scene from its com mencement to its close, or such DOT tions of it (noting the time) which came within their observation.
 Two young men were engaged to watch a corpse On the way, as one said, they noticed the shooting of a good many stars, and in some in stances, several at time, and singly at others, and this continued every step or two until they arrived at their destination. Through the windows of the apartment they saw that the shooting continued and increased till they came down in torrents as it were. And one seriously observed to the other that there could not be many left. Another young man who appear ed to be a close observer remarked that they fell like apples, shaken by mighty power from an immense tree, some perpendicular, others divergins as impetus was given by the springing of the limbs. Another observed that 1t was a general battle, for the entire of the heavenly hosts were apparently engaged. Among other phenomena a meteor of large size, darting horizon tally through an inferior regions, was mentioned. A sickly man on being called upon by his son to see the sight" replied that they (the stars) had been dropping all night The son noticed with still greater astonish- ment the descent of a body, as he said, as large as a barn on fire, Che had once witnessed the burning of one at dis tance, with it's crowded contents de- streyed by lightning), from which on coming to the ground apparently at no great distance, there issued and high ascended a volume of light blue smoke, as he termed it. On inquiry of one how the scene closed, he observed that it gradually closed under the coming and increasing light of the morning Another account in The Republican states that the meteoric display last
 ed fully 5e minutes, producing so
 bright light that one could easily
 read by it and causing the calling out of the fire department in some cities, where it was supposed a big fire had started.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Mrs. Giles Harrington.

The funeral of Malinda, wife of Giles Harrington, was held at noon Tues day from the home of her grandson, c. Leslie Baldwin, Pautipaug, town of Franklin, and at l o'clock a public
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
ANCESTRY WAS TOPIC FOR ). A. R..
Faith Trmbu Chapter Heard Five Excellent Papers From Its Members-Notable Figures in Local Revolutionary History Descrbed-Mrs. William H. Alexander Visiting Regent Brought Greetings From Johnstown, N. Y.

The regular monthly meeting of Faith Trumbull chapter, D. A. R, was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Nor wich club, and was largely attended. The meeting was conducted by the re- gent, Mrs. Will L. Stearns. After the usual reports and business, including the annual report of the treasurer, Mrs. William H. Allen gave much pleasure with two songs, Constancy, by Webber, and Their Parade, by George Morehead in Danny Deever style from the New York Times. Mrs. William Tyler Browne, the state sec retary, gave an interesting account of the state meeting held in Waterbury last Friday. She spoke of the luncheon, music, greetings, address and original poem which made up the afternoon session. Her guest, Mrs. William H, Alexander of Johnstown, N. Y, regent of the Johnstown chapter and treas urer of the state society, brought greetings from her chapter and state. Johnstown is very old town and has many old buildings, and probably the oldest baronial mansion now pTeserv- ed. The chapter has erected a memo rial arch in the old cemetery, a boulder on the site of the last battle of the revolution, and last June unveiled IA markers over the 40 mile route of General Herkimer.
 The topic for the afternoon pro- gramme, arranged by Mrs. Burrill W. Hyde, was Ancestral Notes, and five excellent papers on the subject were given by members of the chapter. Mrs. Nelson D. Robinson discussed What s Ancestry and What Advantage is It? in her own brilliant style. She told of her revolutionary ancestor, Captain Williams, her 14 Mayfiower ancestors, and her royal lineage back in the days of early English kings. All this should he an inspiration to the pOssesser to honest effort and worthy ambitions.
 Mrs. B. P. Bishop gave a fine ac- count of the Ancestry of Faith Trum- bull chapter, which has an inheritance from three sources-charter members, state and national societies. The in heritance is Patriotism (with a capital p and pride (with a small One), re- sulting in social and intellectual growth and in generosity. She recall
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
PECK LIBRARY EXHIBIT. Semi-Precious Stones Used in Art School Design Work to Be Seen.

In she Peck library may be seen for time a case containing an exhibit of unmounted semi precious stones of all varieties. These stones are used in making the jewelry which is a feature of the design work in the Art school. They make an interesting study in themselves and are also interesting from the fact that, with two or three exceptions. they are all American products. From the lapis lazuli of Chili to the rich shadings of the cop perite found in the copper mines near Lake Superior, they come in all shades and combinations of color From the pale pink tourmalines and rose quartz to the deepening rhodonite, carnelian, coral, garnet and sardonyx are vary ing tones of red. In yellow one finds sitonies, topaz quartz and apricotine There are also blue tourmalines and malachites, besides turquose and lapis, as well as amethyst, and all shades of green from variscite to jade. Many others are striped, clouded or mottled in combinations of color.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Miss Bertha E. Smith of Pawtucksr
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
CAPTAIN WILBUR SPOKE.
His Topic Was Pride at the Revival
 Service at Bean Hill.

The Bean Hill M. D. church was well filled Tuesday evening following the street meeting held on the green in front of the church. The service was opened at 7.30 o'clock with a prayer, following which Captain Wilbur kept the attention of the congregation for nearly 20 minutes while he spoke on Pride He said that pride Is one of the worst and most dangerous sins that a man can allow to exist in his mind. His talk not only applied to those who do not profess the Christian belief but to those who do.
 At the close of the service a large number present came forward seeking prayer and further insight into re- ligious experience and some who were not Christians came forward seeking salvation.
 Today Wednesday, four neighbor- hood prayer meetings will be held in various parts of the town. At 930 o'clock the families in the different To- calities will congregate in one house in that locality where the service will be held.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

ed interesting times of bygone years and the different regents and the work accomplished under each one
 Mrs. Frank A. Roath was unable to attend, and her paper was read by Mrs. Elisha B. Rogers. It was called q short study of ancestry. She noted the familiar English names given to places and carried ever westward as the col onists thus blazed their way across the continent; the three general divisions of the men int1 soldiers, craftsmen and farmers, and then spoke at length of her ancestors in these three div sions. Among them were Captain George Denison, Lieut.. Thomas Miner, Thomas Stanton, John Elderldn, Elder John Whipple, Thomas Clark, William Copp, Joseph Saxton, William Cheese brough, James Avery. Robert Allyn and Deacon William Park. Like the Psalmist, she finds good lessons learn ed from the study of the past.
 Mrs. E. J. Hunts paper was on An cestraI Homes, and she gave fascin- ating picture of the early homes and their furnishings. PracticabilNy was the chief essential in construction and furniture was not numerous when all had to be brought across the sea She pictured the old gambrel roof houses OI Iu0 6df1y lolu lnCAA SOih- forts and discemforts, methods of heating and of cooking, weaving, dress, the routine of a days work and the simple recreations of the times.
 Miss Lucy Stanton gave pleasing sketch of one of her ancestors, MT. Thomas Stanton, who came first to Virginia and then to Boston. He was later at Saybrook where he was valuable interpreter during the Pequot war. In 1887 he settled in Hartford as one of the 99 founders of that town. Later he established a trading house on the Pawcatuck river, where he be- came the first white settler and one of the four founders of Stonington. Un- cas went to him and had him write the Indian chiefs will.
 Mrs. Rogers showed the new rose named for Ann Borodell Denisen, and many pictures and articles relating to New London and Stonington history,
 Refreshments were served by the social committee, Mrs. H. H. Gallup being chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
DOCK THE AQUITAlNE
 AT NEW LONDON.
cunard Line Will Bring It's New Ship There if New York Cannot Supply Facilities.
New York despatch says:

A New York despatch says:
 The Hamburg American lines appH- cation to the war department for 100 foot extension of its present Hoboken piers which has been refused was ne- cessitated by the expected arrival here in May of the giant Imperator, 919 feet long, the largest ship ever built. The Olympic of the White Star line, whose length is SS6 feet, is now the longest vessel to dock in New York harbor. For her and the Titanic, her sister ship, which never reached here, the war department granted a tempo rary permit to lengthen the White Star piers on the North river water front below Fourteenth street for a distance of 100 feet. This permit lapSes next June.
 After a meeting of the New York board of directors, Julius P. Meyer said:
 Big Steamer Coming in May.
 we have heard from the war de- partment that the secretary of war has denied the application for the tenn porary extension of piers in Hoboken- I understand the matter has been re- ferred to the army engineers to ar range proper facilities in the North river for the big transatlantic steam CTS. But we do not feel that we can make any statement in regard to the matter until we have at least received the official notification from the war department that our application has been refused.
 This much is sure: The Imperator is coming here in May and when she arrives there must be a dock awaiting her. If not here, elsewhere. But we prefer to withhold all comment until We are officially notified of the war departments action"
 May Come to New London.
 Officials of the Cunard line were equally chagrined as to the coming of the monster Aquitaine, which is due to arrive at New York within the next few months and for which no provision has yet been made. This is what they had to say:
 We have already informed the New York harbor board and the dock com missioner that unless we have proper facilities for docking the Aquitaine in the North river we shall take her up to NeW fCrion Whe~e there is ample depth of water and where the docking facilities are quite sufficient. The se- riousness of the situation is fully real ized by our company and we certainly do not mean to hazard or perhaps en- danger our new vesSal. If there is no room for her here, we shall certainly have to take, her where there is place for her"
 For the International Mercantile Marine company, of which J. Pierpont Morgan is the controlling spirit, his son, J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr, went on record year ago, though nothing new was forthcoming from the Morgans | Monday. At the time the younger | Morgan said:
 New London is the place for steamers of deep draught, especially if they are unable te find the proper fa- cilities in New York harbor."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
GREENEVILLE NEWS

Six hours after high water 1t is low tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

service was conducted at the Congre- gational church on Westinghouse Hill. There was a large attendance, includ- ing friends from Norwich, Salem, Montville and Bozrah. Rev. H. A. Beadle of Pomfret the former pastor of the church, off1ciated, and the choir of the church sang two hymns, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, and Abide With Me. The bearers were Frederick Arm strong, Louis Smith, Archibald Lamb and Ralph Main, and there were many beautiful flowers. Burial was at Yan- tic cemetery, where a short committal service was conducted by Rev. MT. Beadle. The funeral arrangements were in charge of c. A. Gager, Jr.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
BALTIC
French Mission Opens at St. Mary's Church-Whist Proceeds Amount to S135-Personal Notes.

A French mission opened Sunday at the 10 o'clock high mass at St. Mary's church. The mission is held by Rev Father Lemire and Fr. Jamais. This week is for the French women and services are well attended.
 The whist given by the Rosary so- ciety of St. Mary's church last week netted about $135
 Twenty new looms have bean put in M. H. Donahoes new worsted mill, making forty in all
 MT. and Mrs. William Cullen spent Sunday with relatives in Rockville.
 Charles Charon of River street, who has been dangerously ill the past week, is recovering.
 Edward Kelly of Hartford was home over Sunday.
 Twenty new pupils have arrived at the Academy of the Holy Family from Putnam, which has been closed. The new ones bring the list of pupils here now up to about 120.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
In City Court.

In the city court on Tuesday morn
 ing the only case was that in which Mrs. J. German was accused of taking two handkerchiefs at the store of J. Markow at No. 261 Main street, where she had been employed. Among the witnesses were three women The ac- cused denied the charge and had as her lawyer s. s. Thresher. Judge Brown found the accused guilty and imposed a fine of $7 and costs, from which she at once took an appeal and furnished a bond
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
FINISHING DREDGING.
Thames River Channel is Deepened
 from This City to Navy Yard.


 The dredging of the Thames river to restore the channel from this city to the navy yard will be completed in a few days by the Providence Dredging company. Dredger Bristol was sent to Providence Monday, leaving but one dredger on the job.
 The two dredgers, which had been working from opposite ends of the job, worked till they came together, each having finished its assigned part.
 Tuesday the New London U. s. en- gineers' office had a final survey of Shaw's cove made to determine whether any further dredging is re- quired. If 1t is found that no more is needed, the contract of the dredging company will be adjudged completed. The contract called for dredging the cove to a uniform depth of Is feet. This will allow of big yachts coming in there,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Decision for Defendant,

Judge Charles B. Waller has rem dered decision in favor of Alexander in the suit of Abbie c. Harvey vs. Harry Alexander. Mrs. Harvey sued for $309 for death of horse, hired from the Harvey stable by Alexander, and, according to Mrs. Harvey's claim, overdriven. The suit was heard some weeks ago in the court of common pleas.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Rolled Pencil With His Nose.

In the dancing class in T. A. B. hall on Tuesday evening, one of the members, a West Side young man, contributed his share to the fun of the occasion by taking the dare to roll a pencil from one end of the hall to the other with his nose for 25 cents. On hands and knees with the pencil guid- ed along by his nose, he accomplished the feat in short order and collected his quarter of dollar.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
NORWICH IU NN
Tyler GeneaIoey for Mrs. Thurston B. Barber-lmprovemen on Plain Hill Road-SociaI and Personal Items,

Mrs. Thurston B. Barber of Pecks Corner recently procured a set of the Tyler genealogy which has been pub lished during the past year. The gen ealogy is in two volumes, containing the names of over 5000 descendants of Job Tyler of Andover, Mass, who was born in 1919 and died in 1700. Mrs. Barber, formerly Miss Mary E. Tyler, is the only one in this part of the state who is lineal descendant of JOb Tyler
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
DR. NJ. C. PETERS.
Will Address Mems Club at Park Church, to Which Other Mems Clubs Have Been Invited.

This Wednesday, evening at eight o'clock Dr. Madison c. Peters of New York will speak before the Mems club of Park church in the Osgood Memo rial parish house on The High Cost of Living: How to Reduce It. A general discussion will follow the lecture. Dr. Peters sociological study and experi- ments eminently qualify him to speak on this subject, and his brilliant rec ord as author, lecturer and orator promises an evening of exceptional en- tertainment and profit. The men of other churches have been invited and light refreshments will be served.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Town School Board Mestina.

The town school board held it's No- vember meeting on Tuesday evening from to o'clock, having only rou- tine business to dispose of, with ap- proval of usual bills. The meeting was held an hour earlier than usual to allow some of the members to att tend an entertainment in the city which came at 8 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Rowieoki-Poptaska Wedding at St.
 Joseph's Church-Other Notes.

Monday morning at g o'clock Rev. Ignatius Maciejewsizi united in mar riage Stanislaus o. Rowiecli and Miss Scholastyka POptaska. There was a large attendance in St. Joseph's church, where the ceremony was performed, in cluding several from New London. The bride was dressed in white and car ried bouquet of white bridal roses. The groom is the son of Adelbert o. Rowiecki and was born in Poland He is employed as a mill hand and re- sides at 1S3 Central avenue. The bride is also native of Poland, and is mill hand. MT. and Mrs. Rewiecki will reside on Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Road improvements,

Improvements are being made by the town on the Plain Hill road a mile above Huntington avenue. The road is widened, stones are being removed, and the underbrush cut away.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Election Expenses NothIna.

According to their reports filed with Town Clerk Charles s. Helbroek on Tuesday, Rudolph Krehn, socialist candidates fer senator, expended neth- ing, and Ernest Allison Smith, prehi- bition candidate for representative, had ne expense in running for office in the recent election.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Gone to Turkev

Earosus Mallasser of North Main street has given up his position with the United States Finishing company and gone to New York, whence he will embark for the scene of war in Turkey. Antis Seltier has also left to join the Turkey army.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Cottaqe Prayer Meetinu.

A cottage prayer meeting with Rev. M. R. French in charge, was held at the home of Mrs Edwin Harbeck on West Town street Tuesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
TAFTVILLE
District Doings in Which All Are In.
 terested-PersonaIs.

Monday evening a well attended meeting for men was held in the par lors of the Taftvflle Congregational church Prof. Allen Latham spoke to the men on the care of Bees. His talk was. interesting and all were pleas ed with it. A social hour was passed afterwards, and refreshments of sand Wiches and coffee were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
DIED.
DEVNnUnS T.

REYNOLDS-In Norwich. Nov. 12. Bridget Heslin. widow of James Key holds. mother of Mary Reynolds Me Garrity.
 Funeral from her home, Harland road. Thursday morning at S.15 Requiem mass at St. Patrick's church at g o'clock ...- HAYES-In New London, Nov. II, 1912, Mary, daughter of Thomas and Mary Hayes, aged years
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Distractions Removed.

Some of the gutter pipes that lead under the road at crossings on Provi- dence street were cleaned out Tues day, as the fall leaves had obstructed the freq passage of water through them
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
REZNOR REFLECTOR HEATERS

These odorless gas heaters turn cold 10 comfort. diffusing radiance throughout the room like the golden glow of gorgeous sunset. For a cozy chat light the Reznor other lights will not be necessary. Enjoy the comfort of a fireplace with the work and the dirt eliminated. One of the little fel- lows will guarantee a comfortable bathroom for that morning dip Prices S2.50 and $3.50.
 The Thermax Gas Iron does the work with ease and greatest known econo- my. Manufactured to sell at S350. Our price only s2.25 each, complete With tubing. Cranes famous "Statite' gas tubing. the best by test" 7c per foot. The incOmparable Ruud instan- taneous water heater and gas tank heaters always on demonstration.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Arthur Blair of Boswell avenue has accepted employment with a manufac- turing concern in Waterbury. He left to take up his new work Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Joseph Benoit and T. J. Sullivan have returned, after attending g bar bers' convention in Boston, which was held Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Mrs.. Everett Richmond and daugh- ter of Bridgeport were guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. H. w. Lewis of Yer gason avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

John Desjarlais of the Taftville hotel spent Monday in Providence. While there MT. Desjarlais visited the plant of the Providence Brewing company.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Joseph Lemain of Springfield, Mass, has returned, after spending several days with his brother, Fred Lemain of Norwich avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
Afternoon of Whist,

The Harmony Whist club was en- tertained Monday afternoon by Mrs. D. L. Underwood at her home on Washington street
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

A new telegraph pole has been put up on North Main stret near the june ton of North Main and Central ave- nue. The wires have all been strung on it, and the pole has been painted black
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Miss Fanny M. Tarl of Hartford ar rived Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs Philo Hard, at her home on Washing ton street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Mrs. O. D. Redfield has returned to Guilford after nearly three weeks vis- it with Mrs. F. D. Vergason of Sylvia lane
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
MARRIED.

KNIGHT-LYNCH-I this city. Nov. IF, by Rev. J. Eldred Brown, Fred David Knight and Miss Helen Butcher Lynch, both of Attleboro, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Joseph Microsld of North Main street is spending several days with his parents in sachusetts.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13
At Conference in New Haven.

Rev. Donald B. MacLane, pastor of the Taftville Congregational church, is attending a conference in New Ha- ven. He is expected to return this Wednesday, evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Arthur Davis of Central avenue has gone to Orange, N. J., where he will spend several weeks with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

Lumber for the covering of the sheds at the Scotland road hall was delivered Monday, so that the work will soon be finished.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-13

After few weeks visit with friends here, Mrs. Jean Porter -Rudd left on Tuesday for her home in New York.