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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
BUSINESS AND REALTY.
Past Week Here Showed a Decrease
 Over That of Year Ago.

Real estate transactions in the towns reported in the Commercial Record for last week fell a triAe below the record for the corresponding week of last year the figures being $50 sales for the current week. against 382 the previous year The amount of the mortgage loans it, however somewhat in excess of the 1911 record-$7 6,55l-as com pared with S6S2. .6G3 a year ago. Nor wien had eight sales against 1G a year ago with mortgage loans S7500 against $l6,500 a year ago.
 The record of new Connecticut in- corporations for the week. while not large. is better than for the like week for five years past The l3 new com panies have an average capitalization of something less than S2OOO0.
 The report of banlrupts for the week makes a particularly bad showing, the four petitions in bankruptcy having average assets of Sl.030 and liabilities of $23,041 The liabilities are greatly in excess of similar weeks in past years.
 It is fair to assume that the wealth CT is responsible for a slow week in the building trades. While the number of permits issued in the four larger cities of the state compares favorabl} i with the previous year, ye tthe cost Oi l buildings for which permits were granted is less than for that period The figures for the week are, ll4 per mits for buildings costing $297 POS ! against 109 permits for buildings cost 1 ing S340, ,5Gl in 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
HALLE CLUB HAPPENINGS.
Social Closes Gym. Season-Gift to In structor-Tennis Next-Whist Com mittee.

For the closing event of their gym naslum season, the class at the Halle club gave an informal social on Thurs day evening from S30 to Il for a few invited guests. having an attendance of about 15 couples, who passed the evening delightfully."- with a programme of dancing, for which Mrs. Elizabeth Danihy played. In charge of the ar engagements was Miss Jennie Clifford, while Miss Catherine O'Neill repre- sented the class in making the present of a S5 gold piece to Physical Director A. c. Pease of the Y. M. c. A, who has been the instructor and has made the season full of interest for the class. The chaperones for the evening fltaocMaigbL. IS TWENTY-FIVE were Mrs. Pease and Miss DeCelles, the president of the club. It has been decided by the class to have a group picture taken in their gymnasium cos tunes.
 The tennis courts are expected to be ready early next week, having been de- layed in preparation by the wet wealth CT, which has prevented work on them
 The clubs whist committee, which is to conduct an evening of whist, has been appointed, the proceeds of the whist to go towards the rent of the club rooms for August, It will be a limited whist or which the number ot tables is set at 25. and the first meet ing of the committee is set for Monday evening. Its members comprise Miss Mary DeCelles, chairman, Gladys Up ton, Helen Grove. Carrie Parsons, May RiOrdan, Helena Daly, Catherine Cur ran, Jennie Clifford, Anna Kelly, Cath erine Kirby, Mary Reilly. Mrs. A Bordeau, Catherine Bray, Catherine Neibert and Sadie Kelly
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
No Passengers Riding OnLoWer Steps
Lower Running Boards of Open Troeys Must Be Kept Clear Order From Public Utilities Commission Pending a Formal Finding-Connecticut Company Claims Order Will Be Handicap to Operating Cars.

When the new two-step open trolley cars appear, which the Connecticut company is now preparing to put on all the lines in this state, having a number of this type nearly ready at the Greeneville barn for use on the lines in this city and vicinity, no pas sengers will be allowed to ride upon the lower running board
 This was an order passed bv the public utilities commission at Hartford on Thursday, after an all-doy hearing. The commission passed an order di- recting the Connecticut company to prohibit the riding of passengers on the lower running boards of double truck trolley cars, pending the formal finding of the commission. This is to apply in. case the company begins the operation of the double truck cars be- fore the finding is issued by the com mission.
 Conductors Want Protection.
 The hearing, which has attracted a statewide interest, was the result of the petition of Division No. 3S1 of the Amagalamted Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes for an order to prohibit passengers from rid ing on the running boards of open cars. The petition stated that the dou- ble steps exposed trolley men to in- jury from passing vehicles, and to the danger of being thrown off the running board.
 The Complaint.
 An amended complaint was filed by the petitioners, which stated:
 The specific dangers to which con- ductors will be subjected are:
 
 lowed to ride upon the first step if will necesstate the conductors col lecting the fares from the second step which will bring the conductor in clos CT proximity to the travelled portion of the highway in the performance oi his duties.
 Second-That on account of the low ering of said second step the conduc- tors view of the interior of a crowded car will be obstructed.
 Third-That it will be impossible fol the conductors to register fares or pull the signal bell rope for the car tt stop without climbing up to the frs step.
 Fourth-That to enable the conduc. tor to reach said signal ropes and fart register straps he will be obliged tC climb up to the second step. Trolleymen were examined as wit. | nesses for the petitioners, Claims Step Protects Conductors. General Manager Punderford of tn, | Connecticut company was called anC maintained that the double steps or
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24

the cars would be a protection to con- ductors. He said the company in tended to protect it's conductors from injury as well as it's passengers. The company is now preparing two eau tionary signs to be placed in all double step cars, to read as follows: Watch your step-this car is equipped with double running boards" and Riding on the lower running board is prohib- ited."
 More Speed Demanded by Public.
 Mir. Punderford said there were nev- CT more than 28 persons riding on a running board at one time, as far as the company knew. He felt that it would be almost impossible for the company to operate its cars without a serious handicap if the order was passed The public is continually de- manding more speed, but the company has already reached it's limit, he said.
 He referred to the public service commissions order in New York state, which was eventually rescinded, because the patrons of the trolleys demanded quicker time.
 Running Boards Provide Standing
 Room.
 MT. Punderford said that the com pany had a right to expect to carry passengers on the running boards It is equivalent to standing room at rush hours. He also said that if the order was passed the conductors could not enforce it. He emphasized the fact that although the company expressly prohibits smoking on the cars and rid ing in the front vestibule with the motorman, it is practically impossible to enforce the rules.
 "Toughs" Would Make Trouble On some of the lines, notably from Waterbury to New Haven. Mir. Pun derford said, that some of the passen- gers were "tOughsn and conductors would have perilous time trying to enforce the rule about standing on the running boards.
 | F. M. Welch, claim agent of the Connecticut company said that the ra- ] tio of running board accidents was l small. There were only two accidents of this character in 1911 and three in i 19l0 W. P. Bristol Hartford man i ager of the company, said that the | double step cars on the lines to Farm ington and Unionville were a success Life and Limb Vs. Dollars and Gents In summing up, Attorney Spock fol the company said that it would be i'm | possible to enforce the order At l that it was a case of life and limf with the conductors and dollars ant l cents with the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
PERSONAL


 Miss Edna Bailey of Mystic is visit ing in Yantic.
 Miss Edith Pierson is the guest of friends at Wheaton seminary, Norton, Mass, for several days.
 Miss Helen Kelley of Norwich was a recent guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. William P. Kelley of DayVllle'
 Mrs. John Burke of Norwich. who has been the guest of Mrs. Mary F., Branigan of New London, has returned home.
 Mrs. David Naugle and daughter of Closter, N. J.. are the guests Of Miss Abbie J. Wentworth of West Thames street.
 Mrs. John Lawson and daughter of Pawtueket have returned to thelr home after a brief stay with relatives in this city,
 Mrs. Edwin Potter of Norwich has been visiting at the summer home oI Capt and Mrs. Charles T. Potter on the East Side. Noank,
 News from MT. and Mrs. George c. Strong at Worcester, is to the effect that both are much better, Mrs. strong having been worn by the long strain of MT. Strong's illness.
 MT. and Mrs. Martin Bent of West Thames street entertained twelve at dinner Wednesday noon in honor o1 Mrs. David Naugle and daughter, Miss Margaret Naugle of Closter, N. I.
 Miss Nellie Nichols of West Thames street had as guests the Misses Sue Lanphere, Edith Smith, Irene Smith and Hattie Lanphere of Westerly, whc attended the telephone dance Wednes day night.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
FOUR NEW CASES
 FILED FOR SUPERIOR COURT.
Foreclosures, Suit for Divorce by Gro ton Man, and Claim Against Norwich Firm.


 Papers in four cases were filed with the clerk of the superior court on Thursday two of them for foreclosures to recover a mortgage and mechanics lien, one divorce suit, and the fourth to recover on a claim.
 The Dime Savings bank brings suit against Frances E. Young and others for foreclosure on property on Spring street, on which a mortgage for $540 is held by the bank. Edward F. Brewer holds a second mortgage for S155. The plaintiff is represented by Attorney Stewart.
 Frank Lapoint of Griswold brings suit against Fairies Aramoney and oth- CTS for foreclosure of a mechanics lien upon property in Griswold upon which the plaintiff engaged to erect a house for Aramoney in December, 1909. The house was completed in June, 1910, but on January 29, 1912, Fairies Aramoney was adiudicated a bankrupt in the | United States district court. The to- l tai due I4apoint for the erection of the l house was $9,540.63, upon which before | the bankruptcy the defendant had pail 1 $2,655.94. The plaintiff sues for fore | closure of the lien on the property and i possession. A. Cramer, M. Markoff, l. | Marl1off and D. Shereshevsky jointly | claim a mortgage on the premises fol i $500 accruing after the mechanics
 lien. The plaintiff is represented by Attorney Murray.
 John Alfred Sawyer of Groton brings suit on the grounds of desertlon
 against Lillian M. Sawyer of Norwich ! alleging desertion since April 9, 1909 1 The maiden name of the defendant was | Lillian May Denison, the marriage
 taking place March 1st, 1900. They
 have two minor children, Samuel M
 Sawyer, 10, and Alice M, Sawyer. 9 l The husband wants custody of botf
 children. Attorney Burrows appears i for the plaintiff.
 To recover on a claim for $2,5OO. P l.. Shea of New London brings sui against James Cardi and Michael Fer ! raci, both of this city, doing business
 here under the firm name of Jame' Cardi & Co The debt was contracted
 on or before May 21st, 1912. Attorne!
 Barnes appears for the plaintiff.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24

at Park Congregational church, Gen eral Secretary F. R. Starley at Trim ity Methodist Episcopal church and Chairman Allyn l.. Brown at the Cen tral Baptist church.
 When the teams enlisted in the cam paign hold their first meeting tonight in the banquet hall of the association building, there will be an address by George c. Hubert, general secretary of the Hartford association, and for merIy connected with the Holyoke as sociation, of which w. A. Morse is now general secretary.
 Mr. Hubert was leader of the team of five experts who visited. Norwich during the Men and Religion campaign in March
 Supper will be served the members of the teams from 6.30 to 7.30 this evening by the Trinity NJ. E. church in the Association building. During the week of the campaign which starts next Monday there will be nightly suppers at the building.
 The four teams are made up as follows
 Team Al. O. Smith. captain; J. L. Case, w. R. Burnham, F. w. Lester
 Team B-A A. Browning, captain; O. E. Wulf, c. H. Haskell G. H. LOT ing, R. H. Gray, W. s. filling, John McWilliams, E. A. Prentice. J. H. Ely
 Team C-S. B. Palmer, captain; l. R. Church, William H. Allen, H. B Carey, Walter M. Cowan, F. H. Foss, c r. Whitney. H. D. Johnson, J. c. Mac pherson, Elmer Kinsman. A. c. Pease E. Y. Messinger.
 Team D-Frank L. Arnold, captain; N. E. Smith, H. W. Gallup. Weston c Pullen, C. C. Treat. Noah Lucas, Err nest Cherry. William B. Perry J. M Swahn, H. H. Pettis, C. Q. Smith. Fred Packer. Herman Alofsin 2d. Ronald Kimball, George Powers, F. R. Star l key. H. T Sargent
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
scoTcH-ENGLIsH NIGHT.
Twas a Braw Nioht WI the Kilties at
 the EIks Home.

The fifth, last and perhaps most en- ojable of the nationality night" socials at the Elks home on Main street. was the Scotch and English programme carried out Thursday evening with about 150 Elks present. All the guests wore plaid paper caps and the members of the committee in charge were at tired in Scotch kilties. Sandy Mckay furnished music on the bagpipes that brought back theories of the land of the purple heather, and Scotch songs were rendered by Cortland Barker, manager of the Poli theater, and James Hollin, Annie Laurie" by the former being an especially pleasing number.
 The following attractive menu was served: Cream of celery; filet of beef. mushroom sauce; mashed potato; Scotch mutton pie; French peas, sue cotash; potato chips; English plum pudding, brandy sauce celery: lettuce salad; Roquefort and American cheese.
 The supper was prepared by Chef Fred Smith of the Del-Hoff. Those who made up the committee in charge and also acted as walters were D. J. Hayes Samuel Sanderson John Wilson, James Somple and William Shanks.
 Among those present to enjoy the Hartford, Boston, Newport and Provi dence lodges, It was the general opin- ion that this, the final nationality night of the season, oHtdid anything that had gone before.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
ACADEMY CLASS REUNION. Fifth Anniversary for 1907-Will Be Held on Night of Alumni Meeting.

President William G. Murray presid ed at a meeting of the class of 1907, Norwich Free Academy. held at the home of Weston c. Pullen, on Lincoln avenue, Thursday evening for the pur pose of considering plans for a class reunion in June, the fifth anniversary of graduation. Weston c. Pullen was appointed general chairman in charge of the arrangements and Miss Rose Krouig was appointed general secre- tary in the absence of the class secre- tary, Miss Margaret West, who has re moved to Everett, Wash. Committees wero appointed as follows
 Invitations Misses Rose Kronig, Mar garet Murphy, Mrs. Clarence Ranger, Miss Helen Huntingdon, Mir, and Mrs. Harry P. Prentice.
 Supper and arrange William c. Murray, chairman, Francis Skelly, J. Henry shannon. Misses Rose Beck ley, Jeanette Strahan and Edith Wash burn.
 It was decided to hold the supper on the night of the alumni meeting, June r. Where it will be held is yet to be decided
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
FAVORED CHURCH FEDERATION.
Broadway Congregational and Central Baptist Consider Proposed Church Union in Men and Religion Move ment

At the prayer meeting of Broadway Congregational church on Thursday evening the constitution for the pro- posed church federation in Norwich, as a development of the Men and Re ligion Forward movement, was brought up for consideration. It was approved and the church also elected it's two delegates who, with the pastor, will represent it on the council of the fed eration. The delegates elected were A. A. Browning and B. P. Bishop.
 At the Central Baptist prayer meet ing the federation was also brought up for consideration and approved The delegates will probably be elected next week
 At the Second Congregational church it had beer expected to consider the federation, but other business caused this to be deferred.
 The proposed constitution for the federation provides for each church to be represented by it's pastor and two delegates. These will form what IS called the Council of the Federation of the Churches of Norwich Meetings are to be held in May, October and January, the October meeting being the annual meeting.
 The work to be carried out IS Tn the | fvefold lines of service which were followed in the Men and Religion For ward campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
5EAUTIFYING APPROACH
 TO c. V. STATION
Plot Will Be Seeded Down and Trees
 Planted Therein.

Through the suggestions of a com mittee of the West Chelsea school district, consisting of Henry D. John son, Thomas Fl. Becklew and John B. Oat, work has been started and is well along on an improvement that will make noticeable difference in the ap- preach to the Central Vermont station at Falls avenue. In the broad. open space there, the Central Vermont railroad has leased to the city a tri- angular plot of land, which it is pro- posed to curb. seed down, and beautify by trees which are to be planted. The curbing is well under way now.
 The school district has given $50 Tor the work, the city officials are working in conjunction with the com mittee and Civil Engineer George E. Pitcher has staked out the plot gratis.
 The plot which the committee has to work with is a triangular piece of land, measured out 115 feet aong the west curb of Falls avenue. then S7 feet on curve parallel with the rail- road track, then S5.8 feet parallel with the walk leading to the station and 29 feet across the end nearest West Main street, this end also being on a curve. It is so placed that Falls ave- nue is left 40 feet wide, with &C., loot driveway between the north end of the plot and the railroad track and a 25foot driveway between the plot and the sidewalk
 For some time the West Chelsea district has been interesting the chil- dren in the planting of trees in the neighborhood of the schoolhouses, but as there was no more room for trees around the buildings, the suggestion tt beautify this spot in Falls avenue was made by H. D. Johnson and the pIa1 carried out.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
FOREMAN RESIGNS.
F. Sloan of Hopkins & Aliens Will
 Return to New Haven.

F. Sloan, foreman in the barrel de- partment of the Hopkins & Allen Arms company, has resigned his position there and will return to New Haven to take a position with the Winchester Repeating Arms company, where he was formerly employed for ten years. He has made many friends while here and much regret is expressed by his shopmates over his decision to return to New Haven.
 Mir. Sloan worked in this city 21 years ago and has also been employed at the Marlin Firearms company. He has resided, while here, at No l0l Me Klnley avenue. Mrs. Sloan will not leave Norwich at once, but will remain @>arNrfaS Fana tina -1Aet. 1t is ezascted.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
Holy Name Societies to Confer

Norwich and New London members of the Holy Name society will hold a meeting in New London Sunday after noon. It is to be a getting together of committees from the Norwich and delegates are Rev. J. H. Fitzmaurice, Joseph A. Donnelly, C. J. Mullaney. John J. Shea, William Mahoney and Joseph Belleheur. New London will be represented by Daniel Buckley P J. Ryan, Dennis Ford. Christopher Collins and Maurice Fitzgerald.
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 Illustration
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Is made from a photograph taken of one of our $2oOo Suits.
 It shows just how the suit looks when worn. Notice the shape of the laPels, the drape of the coat the cut of the vest and trousers, all combine to pro duce a good figure. You ought to have one of these suits They have the style that stays stylish We have other suits at S15 and S12 that are guaranteed just as strongly as the better suits.
 Come in and see for yourself.
 Straw Hat time. There's, one waiting for you.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Alfred Hutchinson.

Mrs Alfred Hutchinson passed away at Rochester N. Y. May p, following a long illness. She was born in Gard ner. Mass, and her family had lived there for five years. residing at 6S Cliff street MT. Hutchinson, who was superintendent of the American Wood working Machine company, went with that company when they located III Rochester Mrs. Hutchinson had many friends and the news of her death Will be deeply felt by all her former Nor wich friends She attended the Broadway church, and was deeply in terested in it's welfare. Mrs. Hutch inson is survived by her husband
 Miss Ruth B. Harvey.
 On Wednesday,, after a long illness, the death of Miss Ruth Bernice, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs James Harvey, oc- cured at the Memorial hospital in New London. Miss Harvey, who was fifteen years of age, has been Ill Tor some time, and had been confined to the hospital for several weeks. The deceased passed most of her life in this city, her family having moved a New London about two years ago. She is survived by her parents, brothers and sisters. Her father, who is boss painter, is a well known Grand Army man. both in this city and in New London.
 Mrs. John r. Ryan.
 At 7.3O o'clock Thursday evening the death of Mrs John T. Ryan occurred at the Backus hospital, where she had been ill for the past several weeks.
 The deceased was born in Ireland 5t years ago, the daughter of MT anc Mrs Patrick Sheehan, now residents oi Greeneville, her maiden name being Mary Agnes Sheehan. She had been resident here a number of years anc resided at Sturtevant avenue, Nor wich Town. The sympathy of the com munity is extended to the family ir their sad bereavement
 Besides her husband she leaves ar infant child There also survive hel parents and several brothers and sis teTs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
SECOND CHURCH ACTS
Voted Against Disseminating Sunday
 Evening Services.

At the Second Congregational church prayer meeting on Thursday evening, at which Deacon Edmund A. Prentice precided, the question of deciding upon the date for discontinuing the Sunday evening services for the summer was under discussion, but a motion to dis continue the Sunday evening services from the 9th of June to the 1st of Oc- tober was lost. There was also a rec ommendation to set the date of the first communion after vacation each year as the first Sunday in October, kat ttAs IVES laid an +hs tahle,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
Swimming Lessons at Mohegan Park.

During the last two weeks of June all boys of the grammar schools of the city, recommended by their principals, will have an opportunity to receive swimming instruction at the lake in Mohegan park, The lessons will be conducted by the Y. M. C. A. and the instructor will be Physical Director A (. Pease. This will be great chance for the youngsters to begin or perfect q most important part of their physical ehIna inn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
AUTOMOBILE WAS STUCK
 IN SOUTH WINDHAM MUD.
A. R. Grover and w. E. Wilson Left It
 and Walked Here.

An automobile belonging to A. R. Grover which became stuck in the mud in South Windham on Tuesday night and had to be abandoned there by MT. Grover after it had become disabled by efforts to get it out of the mud by it's own power has been brought to this city for repairs.
 Mir Grover had his brother in law William E. Wilson, with him when the machine stalled in the South Windham mud. They racehed the city on foot Wednesday morning, arriving here at 530 o'clock.
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were played and prizes were awarded as follows: Firsts-Mrs. Andrew flag
 berg, salad dish; Rev. A. P. Blinn, brass cleck. Consolations- Richard Seed and Mrs. May Chapman. Refresh
 ments of fruit and cake were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-24
Final Whist by Helping Hands.

A delightful time was enjoyed by those who attended the final whist of the season held by the Helping Hands, Thursday evenin, at the hame of w. E, RseAs+ Ne. 1as Eraaa straat Ten taAlN