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Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
|COOD ROADS CAR COMING THIS WAY
Will Arrive From WlIimantic Next Thursday-Presdent Haviland of Board of Trade Notified Suggests That Norwich Auto Owners Form Escort to This City-Pub- lie Meetings to Be Called Later.

Saturday, Nov. 9--New Haven g a. m., through Branford, GuilfOrd, Madi son, Clinton, WestbroOk, Saybrook, Lyme, arriving at New London p. m.
 Monday, Nov. 11-Hartford g a. m., through East Hartford, South Windsor, Warehouse Point, Enfield and Thomp sonville, to the state line, arriving about l p. m.
 Tuesday, Nov. 12-Hartford through Manchester, Coventry, South Coventry, to Willimantic, arriving about 1 p. m.
 Wednesday, Nov 13-Willimantic g a. m., through Windham, Brooklyn and Danielson to the state line arriv- ing about l p. m.
 Thursday, Nov 14.-Willimantic, 9 a. m. through South Windham, North Franklin, Franklin, Yantic, Norwich Il a. m., through Montville, Quaker Hill, New London, arriving at 1 p. m., Grot- on p. m. to Mystic and the state line near Westerly, R. l., about 4 ?. m.
 Friday, Nov. 15.-Stratford g a. m., through Derby, Ansonia, Seymour, Beacon Falls and Naugatuck to Wa terbury, arriving about 1 p. m., from Waterbury. through Thomaston, Fluteville, East Litchfield to Torring ton, arriving at D. m.
 Saturday, Nov. 16-TOrrington g a m., to Burrville, Winsted, Norfolk, Ca naan, arriving at the state line about 3 p. m.
 Monday, Nov. 1S-Leaving Mil Plains about 10 a. m., through Dan- bury, NeWtown, SOuthbury, Woodbury Middlebury to aWterbury, arriving ] D. m., from Waterbury over the noun tain to Meriden, arriving f p. m., thus completing the entire tour
 The pilot car covered it's first as- slgnment Thursday, starting from Stamford The car was decorated by the Stamford board of trade with the sign, We believe in good roads anC we want them. Stamford busy anC beautiful"
 The car, front and back, bears thu designation, "The pilot car of the Con. necticut Good Roads association
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

According to a prediction made by Uncle Horace Johnson, several weeks ago, a great disturbance was booked to begin Thursday. Uncle Horace pre- 'dicts that the disturbance will last several days,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

At the funeral of Mrs. Edward Nc Alenny at the Immaculate Conception church, Waterbury, Wednesday, Rev. William H. Kennedy of Greeneville was deacon in the solemn high mass of reQuiem,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

The Norwich board of trade has just been advised by Charles M. Rob- inson chairman of the Connecticut Good Roads association, that the good roads pilot car is on it's way and that the itinearry arranged will bring It through the city on Thursday, Novem- Der 14. It will come by way of Willi- mantle, reaching this city at in the morning, then through South Wind ham and Franklin, reaching this city at Il o'clock a. m.
 The people of the Good Roads car wish to meet some of our prominent men to talk over the subject of good roads and then to hold a public meet ing on the subject at some later date. President J. D. Haviland made the suggestion Thursday evening that the automobile owners of this city meet the Good Roads pilot car on its way from Willimantic and escort to Nor wich. The entire state is to be trav ersed during the trip, which began Thursday and will wind up on Mon day, November IS.
 The pilot car will cover the route, rain or shine - only weather of the worst type preventing it's journey. In case the weather should interfere mo- tice of postponement will be sent. The committee in the car will endeaVor to meet the officers of the business mems associations. of the granges and other organizations. Arrangements will be made for public meetings to be held at a later date Notes of road conditions will also be kept in order that the exact record may be had for use be- fore the legislature next winter. Fol- lowing is the itinerary.
 Thursday, Nov. 7.-Starting East Portchester, 9.30 a. m.. Greenwich 9.45, Stamford 1915, Darien 11.36, Norwalk 123O D. m., Westport 3, Southport 4. Bridgeport 5.
 Friday, Nov. S-Bridgeport a. m, Milford 9.30, New Haven 10, Walling- ford Il. Meriden 12.30 p. m.. Berlin 23O Hartford 3.30.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
MADE MRS. RIDDLE
 A LIFE MEMBER.
Action Taken by Women's Home and
 Foreign Missionary Conference.

Thursday mornings session of the seventh annual convention of the WO- mems Home and Foreign Missionary societies of the A. NJ. E. Zion church of New England, held at the A. M. E. B. Zion church on Mckinley avenue, was devoted to a short devotional service and to organization. There are about 100 delegates present.
 In the afternoon the principal feature was the address by the president, Mrs. B. George Riddle and her remarks proved of an inspiring nature. It was voted that Mrs. Riddle be made a life member as a tribute to the excellent work which she has accomplished. There was a paper from the Boston delegate followed by a discussion. Re- ports from the various branches were received and accepted and showed the past year to have been a most prosperous one, with interest in the work of the missionary societies grow ing. The pastors of the conference have been of great assistance to the women during the past year in carry ing on the work. Buds of Promises have been organized among the small girls, and their assistance has proved of material benefit. At the last con- Vention it was voted to take up the responsibility of building up the Sun day schools and considerable has been accomplished along this line during the year.
 It was voted to hold the next con- vention at New London. This city was finally selected over several oth- CT cities which were proposed as suit able.
 At the evening session there was a short devotional service. The sermon was by Rev. MT. Micken of Waterbury, who spoke on the text "Ye are the Salt of the Earth" referring to the women in their mission work as the salt of the earth. Fifty dollars was raised for the expenses of the confer ence. The convention will be con- tinued with three sessions today, clos ing this evening. At the close re- treatments of ice cream and cake were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
LIN ERALS.
Mrs. Annie EgeIeston.

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Egg gleston were held on Thursday eve1- ing at the hame of Mrs James G. Naples at No. 19S Laurel Hill avenue, and many friends were in attendance. YPThe services were conducted at 7.20 o'clock by Rev. A. P. Blinn of the Spiritual Academy. and two solos were rendered by Mrs C. s. Twist. There were many beautiful floral forms. The body will be conveyed to Mystic this morning by Undertaken Gager, and burial will be at that place, where d service is to be conducted
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
GETTING IRON OUT OF
 LUCAS MILL RUINS.
Company Not Ready to Say Yet What
 Will Be Done About Rebuilding.

The first work in clearing up the ruins of the Lucas woOlen mill at Poluetanuck, destroyed by fire on Oct r, was begun this week with getting out the old iron.
 member of the firm stated Thurs day evening that it was impossible to say yet what the company would do about rebuilding, as they had done nothing yet.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
WORKS 20 YEARS FOR NOTHING.
Y1 800 Annually or No Pay" Newton
 Officials Motto.

Newton, Mass, Nov. 7.-"I'll get St,- 800 for my services as head of the board of health of this city or I'll take not one copper" declared Francis O. Curtis. superintendent of the Newton board of health yesterday, in refusing for the 2Gth consecutive year the sal ary of $1,OOO which the city offers for the position
 Dr. Curtis has always set S1.50O as the proper remuneration for his ser vices in this capacity. and rather than accpet the s1,OOO offered has given his services free for the past 20 years. During, all this time his work has been above criticism.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
BULL MOOSE IN MUSEUM
 FORGED INTO RETIREMENT
Big Glass Case Surrounding National
 Exhibit Breaks.

Washington. Nov 7.-Without warn- ing, q big glass case in the National Museum, containing the group of moose that has been a feature of the collection for many years, suddenly broke yesterday, and today the moose went into retirement until new case can be procured.
 The group, one of the most valuable of the mounted animal exhibits, con- sists of bull moose and five smaller animals
 The reason for the breaking of the case which protected the exhibit is mystery, but the officials smilingly de- nied that they entertained any suspi- cion that the election returns had any thing to do with it.
 In the same hall with the moose ex- hibit are a number of valuable mounts contributed by Colonel Roosevelt on his returned from the African hunt.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
SEWING ROLL.

A sewing roll is a most useful pyss- ent, and one that always meets w1th approval. Even men appreciate ths convenience Of having nesdEes and cot- tons handy. Cut some thin iestasr cloth into a strip six inches in vitth and twelve inches long and line it with lowered silk in the same proportton. Bind the two together with silk Make two circles Of cardboard two inches in diameter, and cover them with lsssshsr and silk Sew the stripes around them to make a pocket for the reels. On the long flap sew notched leaves of flannel for needles and beyond t stitc7 into compartments half inch wide rfos bon to hold sciasors, A bodkiEi- a th1ri- bIe and a stilet1o. Fasten lengths of ribbon to the end for tying fhs snds I'D when rolled.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
REV. C. K. TRACY ADDRESSED
 UNIVERsALIST MISSION CIRCLE.
Word from the Field in Turkey-Re-
 port from State Conference.

At the Church of the Good Shepherd, Universalist a good sized audience was present at the monthly meeting of the Mission Circle this week. Mrs. I. F. Cobb, the president, conducted the devotional exercises. Roll call was re- sponded to with the watchword of the month, Giving. Records of last meet ing and letters were read by the sec retary, Mrs. Marietta Wright. Current religious events were given, also a re- port of the recent conference in Hart ford. The special address of the aft ernoon. was by Rev. c. K. Tracy of the International college. Smyrna. Turkey, Asia, who told why we should return the gospel message of Son to those who originally spread it abroad. His address was enlightening, helpful and convincing. The pastor offered prayer in closing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
PERRY MEMORIAL PLANS
 SUBJECT OF CONFERENCE
Federal Commission Weets to Discuss
 Erection of Monument.

Washington. Nov. 7.-Plans for the erection of a monument to the mem bers of Commodore Perry at Putin Bay. O., on the shores of Lake Erie. are being considered by the federal commission today at the war depart ment
 Congress authorized several thou sand dollars as the national contri- button toward the erection of the shaft which is to commemorate the victory of the Rhode Island naval commander over the British fleet in the war of 1872.
 The national commission, which is working in conjunction with commis- sions from several states, including Rhode Island, is composed of Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles (retired), former Representative J. Warren Keller of ohio and Rear Admiral Charles Clark (retired1
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
WEDDING.
RoWeII-PhilIips.

George D. Powell and Miss Julia Irene Phillips were married in New London Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. c. Harley Smith, pastor of the Federal street Methodist Episcopal church, at the parsonage. MT. Powell is a carpenter in the em- pIoy of the Central Vermont railway. Mrs. Rowell is a daughter of David A. Phillips of Cedar Grove avenue. They will reside in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
WASHOUT AT MONTVILLE
 TROLLEY STATION.
Three Cars on New London End of Line Were Cut of from Service.

A washout at the Montville station of the trolley line put the road in trouble on Thursday afternoon about 4.30 o'clock, catching three cars south of the washout and only one on this side, so that the service was crippled for awhile. At the MOntville station work has been underway for some time on an embankment, and the roId has been traneferred at this point Py where the washout occurred The sta tioin building is to be raised a story, so as to provide for a hall in the sec ond story.
 By o'clock the line was running close to schedule again. On the Yan- tic line about o'clock there was trou- ble from sand washing on the tracks, making the cars behind time from five to ten minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Prsparjno for New Secretary.

Preparations are being made at the New London Y, M. c, A. for turning the secretaryship over to c, M. Greene, who arrives Dec. 1 frem Madison, N. J, The association at Madison wished Secretary Greene to remain until Jan. 1 to aecustom his new successor to the work, but he is needed here and will bs unable to grant the request
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Broke Hole rhrouah the Roof.

In the early part of Thursday even ing, during the heavy wind and rain storm, the limb of a tree at the corner of Twelfth and North Main streets was broken off, landing on the roof of a house occupied by the McNeely fam fly. It stove a hole through the roof and tore down wires of the telephone company.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Connecticut Naval Heroes,

For their next meeting, which is to be a public one on the evening of November 11th at New London, the New London county Historical society announces paper by Rear Admiral Colby M. Chester, U. s. N, of Wash ington, D. C., upon the topic, Some Connecticut Naval Heroes of The Revolutionary War.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Ellis RaphaeI in Serious Condition.

Thursday night Ellis Raphael, the veteran cigar dealer and manufacturer of this city, was reported seriously i'll at his home, No. S7 Mechanic street. He has been in failing health for some tune on account of his age. He had suffered sinking spells in the past "A hours and as in a comatose condition a large part of the time
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Vessel May Be Detained in Hsdsss
 Bay Until Spring.

Halifax. Y. s.. Nov. 1-The Cana dian government steamer Minto ia irn- prisoned by ice in Hudson bay. The vessel may be detained until spring.
 If the Minto cannot force a passage through the strait, she will go into winter quarters at Fort Churchill or Fort Nelson.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

A shipload of pieces of tin left over from making salmon cans on the Pd- cifc coast were recently sent to Ger many to be transformed into little tin soldiers and other toys for children. Heretofore this product has been en- tirely wasted.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Has Not Bought School Lot Yet.

The school committee for the Fourth district in Preston has not yet bought a site as authorized by the town meet ing, on which to erect building to re- place that destroyed at the time of the Lucas mill fire in Poquetanuck. Com mitteeman Appleton Main and Secre- tary A. R. Burdick will probably do something this week towards acquiring one of the three sites for which the town meeting expressed preference.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

Isaac G. Geer, republican nominee for representative, was the only one of that party to receive higher vote than his democratic opponent in the Ledyard election. Three socialist and one prohibition ballet were cast for all candidates
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Baltic Priest Appointed to Waterbury

Baltic Priest Appointed to Waterbury
 Bishop John J. Milan of the diocese of Hartford, Roman Catholic, an nounces the clerical appointment of Rev. Joseph Valdambrini of the Im- maculate Conception church, Baltic, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Waterbury, administrator,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Birthday Surprise,

A birthday surprise party for Frank Cemstock was given at his home in Thamesville last week by a num- Der of his friends. A jolly time with Halloween features was enjoyed,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
OBITUARY.
William E. Bailey,

William E. Bailey died Wednesday at his home, 594 Howard avenue, New Haven. Mir. Bailey was a native of Hazardville and for ten years resided in Branford, which town he represent ed in the general assembly in 1892 He later moved to New Britain, where he was employed in the Russell & Irwin factory. Until ill health compelled him to retire he was a contractor at Sargent's in New Haven. He was a member of San Salvador council, K. of C., the Knights of St. Patrick, the N. B. o. P. of New Britain and the Holy Name society of the Sacred Heart church, New Haven. He is sur vived by his widow, one son, Alderman Daniel J. Bailey, three daughters, Misses Catherine, Elizabeth and Helen Bailey of New Haven one brother, Rev. D. A. Bailey of Shelton, formerly of Montville, four sisters, Sister Aloys- jus of Burlington, Vt. Miss Margaret Bailey of Bridgeport, Miss Catherine Bailey of Shelton and Mrs. M. F. Clea- ry of Holyoke
 Judge David S. Calhoun.
 The Hon. David S. Calhoun. for 20 years judge of the court of common pleas of Hartford county. died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning at his resi- dence, No. 282 Pennington avenue, aft CT few days illness.
 Judge Calhoun had been in his usual health, which was remarkably good for one of his advanced years, until Friday evening of last week, when he had a slight shock. He had since been confined to his bed. Major David Samuel Calhoun was born in Coventry, Sept. Il, 1927. He was a son of the Rev. Dr. George A. Calhoun and Betsy (Scoville) Calhoun. His education was obtained at Filing ton Academy, Williston Seminary and at Yale, where he was graduated in | the class of 1S48.
 MT. Calhoun was elected judge of l the court of common pleas for Hart l ford county in 1877 and took his seat as judge Sept 10 1877. He served | for 20 years, retiring when he reached the age limit of 70 years in 1897.
 Judge Calhoun married Harriet A Gilbert of Coventry, Nov. ', 1852. She died in 1868. He married Fez. Is, l 1870, Eliza J. Scott, daughter of Dr. William J. Scott. She died Sept. IS, | 1911. Judge Calhoun leaves a son and | two daughters.
 Mrs. Patrick Maher.
 The death of Mrs. Mary Raftis, wid- ow of Patrick Maher, occurred Thurs day evening about g o'clock at her home, No. 31 Brook street, following the sudden death of her husband by two weeks and five days. She is sur vived by five children, Daniel J. Maher and Thomas T. Maher of this city, Mrs Jeremiah FalVey of Hart . ford, Mrs. Robert Hamilton of New London, and Mrs. Edward Carroll of Waterbury. There are also a number of grandchildren. Mrs. Maher was
 born in Ireland and was married there fifty years ago, and had lived on this city for over forty years. She was | kindly and warm hearted, a loving
 mother and a good neighbor who had
 many friends who will mourn her loss
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Incidents In Society.

Mir. and Mrs. George R. Hyde of Yantic have left for Brooklyn, N. Hp where they will pass the winter months with their daughter, Miss Mary B. Hyde. a teacher in Pratt Institute.
 Mrs. Susan Fitch Jewett of Norwich Town is at present in La Canada Val lev California
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
MANY TELEGRAPH LINES CUT
 IN CHICAGO ELECTION NIGHT.
Fiqht of Rival Unions Causes Trouble
 Arrests May Be Made.

Chicago, Nov 7.-Bitter rivalry De- tween TWO warning factions of line mems unions reached a climax Tues day night when practically all the Postal Telegraph company'sS wires leading from Chicago were cut, almost completely demoralizing the service.
 In all more than 300 lines reaching in all directions from the city were severed. At 10 o'clock service was at a standstill It was the heaviest night of the year, when despatches were be- ing filed in thousands of offices in all parts of the country. The local off1ce had but a few open wires with which to carry on the tremendous traffic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
Mrs. Patrick Maher.
On L.onu Boat Trip.

Rufus B. Burnham, son of MT. and Mrs. Watreman R. Burnham, left New Rochelle, N. Y. Tuesday afternoon in his 25 foot moter boat for a long trip south. He was accompanied by an in- innate friend, who is an expert pho- tographer. The two young men will cruise along the Atlantic coast, taking the inside course around the south coast of Florida and into the Gulf Of Mexico, MT. Burnham expects ta dis pose of the boat at New Orleans and return home by train, He plans to reach Florida by Christmas day,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
rha nftAan rnanaiars af Canfart ci

The fifteen members of Comfort cir- cie of The Kings Daughters. who met Thursday afternoon with Mrs, H. F. Dawley of Laurel Hill, Mrs. A. T. Utiey presiding, heard an interesting report of the state convention frem Mrs. A. G. Berry and after the meeting were theughtfully sent back to town in Mrs. DaWleys autemebils,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

Articles of association have been filed by the Bolton Hall and Library association, incorporated, of Bolton, showing it's subscribers to be S. M. Alvord, Elizabeth N. White. J. H. Massey, James w. Phelps. H. J. Thompson, c. F. Summer and Meta c. Levey.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

Frederick A. Johnson of Montville, elected state senator from the Twenti- eth district, left early Wednesday morning for the wilds of New Bruns- wick, where he will enjoy the hunting. He will be accompanied only by his guide, and expects to be gone a month or more.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

G. A. R. men learn that the gran ite pedestal for the Gen. John Sedg- wick memorial has already been set on the field at Gettysburg, and that work is going on on the bronze eques- trian figure, which it is hoped to un- veil in the early spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

Motor vehicles worth ss19,219 were brought into South Africa at Port Elizabeth last year
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

MT. and Mrs. George McGugan Oil- Han Carter of Montville), married in New London Tuesday, had started on their wedding trip to Philadelphia, when they were recalled by 8 tele- gram announcing an accident to Mr. McGugan's brother, James McGugan, which involved the loss of finger.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

THERE Is no advertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Buls sstiR IkF business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

Guests from Norwich and WiIliman- tic were present, when a reception was given in honor of H. L. Bowman, who arrived in New London Tuesday night from Philadelphia with his bride. at the Hotel Bristol. About 60 guests were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

WHEN you want te put your busl- ness before Ine pubic. there Is no me- dium better than through the adYertis- ing columns af The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

In spite of all the warnings and in structions given by the various party workers, P ballots were thrown out at the election in Groton Tuesday in the several districts Five of these ballots contained no mark at all.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

The remains of the automobile that was burnt near Montvllle last Satur- day, were brought to this city on an autotruck Thursday morning and talk en to the Uncas garage on Lafayette street, where it will be disposed of. Although the body was completely de- stroyed the motor was little damaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

That the girls of the school attend the Bulkeley- Norwich Free Academy game at Armstrong park New Lon don, Saturday, November 16, in a body was decided Wednesday by the stu dents in Williams Memorial institute.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

Former United States Senator Nel- son w. Aldrich of Rhode Island, who married Miss Chapman of Norwich, reached his 71st birthday anniversary Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

The Holton company of Groton has filed certificate of organization. It's officers are: President, Burton M. Welch; treasurer, Edward B. Holton; secretary, Charles Holton; directors, the officers of the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

Men in the state forestry department have already begun the work of cut ting down all the diseased chestnut trees and are now working in the state forest near Portland.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
ICE rmPRIsoNs STEAMER.

Take Taftynle or wimmantie ears
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08

S. E. Holdredge who was elected by the democrats in Ledyard as the judge of probate, received the largest vote OF the ticket, getting 107 to S1 for J. J. Lawless.