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Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
sIMEoN's PROPHECY
Suggests Text from Which Rev.
Thomas A. Grumbly breaches a Sol
emn Closing of Old Year.

SimeOn's prophecy as narrated in the
gospel for the Sunday Luke ii, 33-40,
This child is set for the fall and for
the resurrection of many" formed the
text from which Rev. Thomas A.
Grumhly preached at the high mass in
ST. Patrick's church Sunday, the last
day of 1911. Directing attention to
the solemn fact of the closing of the
year, he reminded his auditors that,
logically. some OF them might not be
alive to assist at mass at the close Of
another old year; hence it was mat
ter Of grave moment to them whether
j. be found that Christ has come for
their fail, or for their resurrection.
Scriptural citations explained how
the Sayiour's coming could work the
fall of those who. having had eternal
truths taught them, have not the ex-
cuse Of ignorance for disregarding
them. With his New Years good
wishes to the congregation the preach
or expressed the sincere hope that for
each one who heard him the oppor-
tunities offered for taking advantage
Of Gods grace might be so improved
that Christ might come for the resur-
rection of all to eternal glory.
At the offertory the choir sang
Adeste F'ideles, bringing out all the
majesty and beauty of the ancient
hymn of the nativity
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
PERSONAL

H. C. Adams has been in Boston on
a bushes trip.
Joseph Lamb of New Haven was the
guest of local relatives on Sunday.
is spending a week at his home on
Clairemon avenue.
Henry Hammell of New Bedford has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. Frank w.
Campbell of Montville.
Miss Edith Holden has been spending
a few days in Worcester, the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. C. II. Adams
Miss Helen Adams is the guest of
relatives in Boston and Chelmsford,
Mass, to remain until Thursday.
Miss Katherine A. Plunkett is ex-
pected to return today from a short
visit with relatives in New Haven.
Frank D. Browning of Mt. Hermon
school is spending the vacation at his
home in Pachaug and with Norwich
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kinney and
children of New London have return
ed from a visit with Mrs. E. w. Kin
ney of Norwich.
William Lamb, now seaman on the
battleship Connecticut, who has been
spending several days in Mantle, le
turned to the battleship Saturday.
Mary NJ Plummer, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 5. Hol
brook, has gone to Worcester and
Ieominster for visit with relatives
Miss Josephine M. Dover of Water
bury has returned to her home after
weeks visit in this city as the guest
Of Mrs. Charles l.. Tracy Of Main
street.
Gun Pointer Charles E. Rush of the
L. s.. jbattlship Louisiana after a
weeks furlyugh at his home here, has
returned to New York to rejoin his
ship for a cruise to the West Indies.
Arthur Brooks, late of the Boston
/ Portrait company, and Earle Sargent,
Of the Chicago Portrait company, left
Saturday night for Jacksonville, Fla,
where they will spend the winter can
vassing for the Boston Portrait COM
pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
BIG SALE MADE BY
CHARLES F. MOVES co.
Broadway Property Assessed at $780,
900 Purchased for Investment.


Confirmation of the sale of the Tefft-
Weller property, Nos. 1926 to $50 Broad
way, Nos "a, SO and SO Worth street
and No. $50 Pearl street, was received
Saturday says the New York Press,
together with the announcement that
James N. Jarvie, ffnancier and a for
mer partner of John Arbuckle, is the
buyer. The property was sold by the
Charles f. NOyes company for all cash.
The plot contains more than 1900
feet Of ground, improved with a sub
stantial loft building The plot sold,
in addition to being one of the largest
is one of the best situated parcels in
Broadway close to City hall. It ad-
joins the 16 story Citizens National
bank building and is two blocks south
of the New York Life Insurance COM
panys building. The property has been
on the market for some time owing TO-
the recent liquidation of Tefft- Weller
& Co, who for years occupied the en-
tire building, which contains more
than 100000 feet of space. Several re-
ports have been made from time to
time that the property had been sold
at private sale, but for one reason or
another the negotiations did not carry.
1t is assessed by the city at $4,000,
and on April II last was bid in by the
interested parties at public auction at
$4,000 Being a vacant building,
buyers were scare on account of gen
eral business conditions, but all real
estate experts cOncede the proper ty
has a great speculative value on ac-
count of its large plOtt1ge in the best
part Of Broadway, and the fact that it
lies in a district that viii sharply en-
hance in value owing to the probable
Of ba
and other municipal buildings a few
| blocks to the east.
The Charles F. Noyes company has
! been extremely active in the Broadway
section during the past twelve months
and among other notable deals were
the rebuilding of property No. Az
/ Broadway through to Franklin alley,
and the recent sales of No. 450 Broad
way and No. 597 Broadway, extending
/ through to Mercer street.
/ c. +. Noyes is known to be greatly
! interested in lower Broadway proper
. ty at prevailing prices and many real
estate experts agree that Broadway is
/ certain to enhance in value, particu-
larly south of Canal street. by reason
/ of the northWard Office building move
ment, which has reached Reade street.
The building of the Broadway subway,
which is practically assured, and the
movement about to take place in the
! Lafayette and Center street district by
4 reason Of the county court house ana
other municipal building improve
ments,, will also have a favorable ef-
feet. A notable feature of the Tefft-
! Weller sale is the fact that the prop
/ erty was sold for cash. The Noyes
company states that their client viii
Immediately pay off the mortgage
held by the Equitable Life Assurance
company, and viii hold the property
free and clear. It is also interesting
to note that this contract was a fifteen
day contract. No definite plans have
been made for the Improvement Of the
property except the statement that the
plot win be improved and held for in
vestment purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
BANK STOCK VALUES
FOR PURPOSES OF TAXATION.
Fixed by the Board Of Equalization in
Accordance with Law.

The following is a statement Of the
values for purposes of taxation, as Of
Oct. 1. 1911, of the national banking
associations, trust. insurance, and in
vestment companies, in this part Of
the state, fixed by the board of
equalization, in accordance with sec
lions 1921 and 1882 Of the general
statutes. as amended, the par value
being followed by share valuation:
Norwich-First National bank, 100
90; Merchants National bank, 100,
lis; Thames National bank, 100. 10:
Uncas National bank, 100, Jos.
Mystic-Mystic River National bank,
so, rs.
New London - National Bank OF
Commerce, 100, $780, National Whal-
ing bank, %, 10; New London CitYNa-
tional bank, 1O0 $50.
StOnington-First National bank,
100, 105.
Putnam-First National bank, 100.
1872.
Stafford Springs = First National
bank, 100, It's.
Willimantic Windham National
bank, 100, 10.
Observation-Disclosures County Nat
ional bank. 100, no
State Banks.
New London = Union bank, 100,
112.
Trust Companies.
Norwich-Thames Loan and Trust
100, 1853.
Observation-Disclosures Trust Co.
100, los.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
postofioe Hours New Years pay.

The postoffice will be open from
a. m. to IL m.
Money order and carriers windows
will be closed all day
Carriers will make the early morn
ing delivery and collection, and de-
livery at p. m, which will include
the last collection from the residential
districts.
The last collection from the street
letter boxes in the business district
will be made at SIS and SIS p. m
Outgoing mails viii close as usual
Greeneville. Norwich Town and
Preston rural stations will close for
the day at Y m.
stations ], 2. s. 4. and 6--No
money order business will be trans
acted.
Rural carriers will not make trip.
but patrons on rural routes can call
at Norwich office between and 10
a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
BACK FROM THE WEST.
Charles E. Chandler Had a Delightful
Six Weeks Trip.

Charles E. Chandler reached his
home hece Saturday evening after a
six weeks trip through the west and
to the Pacific coast. He returned by
way of the Southern Pacific railroad,
having made the northern trip on the
way out. reaching Bellingham, Wash.
the mosl northern city in the United
States, exclusive of Alaska, in time to
spend Thanksgiving with his brother,
who lives in Belhngham.
He enjoyed good health while away,
and returned after having spent de-
lightful six weeks in his travels.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
CATARRH. ASTHMA, COLDS
AND CATARRHAL DEAF
NESS QUICKLY GO

Here are some symptoms OF catarrh
if you have any of them get rid OF
them by breathing HYOMEl; il Is
guaranteed to Danish catarrh.
Is your throat raw?
DO you sneeze often?
Is your breath foul?
Are your eyes watery?
Do you take cold easily?
Is your nose stopped up?
Do you have to spit often?
Do erusts form in your nose?
Are you worse in damp weather?
DO you blow your nose a great deal?
Are you losing your sense of smell?
Does your mouth taste bad morn
ings2
Do you have a dull feeling in your
head?
Do you have discharge from the
nose?
Does mucus drop in back of throat
Comp&AG HYOMEI outfit, which in
cludes inhaler. $500 extra bottles, il
| needed so cents at The Lee & Osgood
| Co. and druggists everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
WOULD INDICATE
THAT TIMES ARE BETTER
Number Given Shelter 119 Less Thar
Last December-Tota of 2,574 for
. the Year.

One strong indication OF better times
is the fact that there are less tramps
seeking lodgings. Fer the month of
December tsere We're hut SS9 accom-
modated at police headquarters, with
10 greater restrictions than in the pre-
1ious December, when the number Civ
an quarters was sos. Last January
was the largest month for 1911, when
50G were accommodated, while July
was the smallest month for dodgers,
there being but 35. There were 2,674
homeless men and women given shell
Ter during the ear.
Last month there were Is doors
found unlocked and made secured the
number each month averaging about
that figure.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
W. D. TILLsoN's TEAM WON.
Secured Largest Attendance at Glass
in Close Contest.

At the finish on Sunday of an at
tendance contest that has been in
progress between two teams Of the
pastors class at the Central Baptist
Sunday school, the side captained by
Principal W. D. Tillson came to the
end of the race with a rush, having
80 men in attendance Sunday to their
credit against a score of 60 for their
opponents led by Col. Charles w. Gale.
The result was a comfortable win for
the Tillson side by majority of about
70, and Colonel Gale promptly complied
with the conditions of the contest, in
viting every man who has attended
during the contest to a supper at
Bushnell chapel next Friday night, this
being furnished by the losing side to
all who have attended, one meeting.
but Colonel Gale should be notified of
Intentions by Wednesday.
Up to Sunday Principal Tillson's
SIDE had a lead of only 8. so that in
terest was keyed to a high pitch over
the possibility of Colonel Gales work
ers overcoming this on the last day
but when the class assembled at the
opening of school it was readily seen
that Principal Tillson had a big lead.
Soon after the session had begun and
while the pastor. Rev. P. c. Wright.
was entering upon the topic for the
day which was immigration. there was
q CLEAN Of hope for the minority side
when tramp of many feet was heard
III the vestibule and a party of about
Is men filed in and took seats among
the colOnel's men. It was the choir
men from Christ church. who had come
on the invitation of Edward Y. Mes
singer but even that considerable re-
enforcement was not enough to over
come the numbers on the other side.
which compelled Colonel Gale and his
men to acknowledge defeat
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01

Saturday afternoon it was reported
TO the police that his iceboX had been
Visited by someone, and a quantity Of
meat and other food taken. Chief
Murphy got his men at work on the
case and Patrick Smith was arrested
by Policeman Maloney on Laurel Hill
avenue He had a quantity of eatables
on him but it was said that they were
rot the ones taken from the Dawley
icebox. He will probably be present
ed this morning
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
Incidents in Society

Mrs. James Taintor Of Hartford is
The guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson {,
Taintor.
Mrs. Bunnell ana daughter Of STRAIT
ford are guests Of Dr. and Mrs. Il.
IS. BunneI.
Mrs. Charles Cobb of Hartford is
visiting relatives IN Warren street for
Ia few days.
Miss Jane Bill and Miss Mary Aiken
served at the Norwich club tea, Sat
Iurday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles R. Butts are
entertaining Miss Anita c. Butts OF
Newton Center,
Joseph l. Lamb Of New Haven has
heen the guest Of his mother, Mrs.
Mary S. Lamb Of Cliff street.
Miss Lois Perkins of Broad street,
a student at Dana Hall, is spending
several days in Plainfeld, \. J.
Mrs Charles A. Burnham is spend
f ing several weeks in Brookline with
her daughter, Mrs. Edward Warner.
Mrs. Elisha Burr Maynard of Hy-
annis, Mass, has been the guest Of
Mrs. T. Z. McClenathan of Lincoln
avenue.
Miss Muriel Preston, who is taking
course at Pratt institute, Brooklyn.
n. Y. is at her home on Broadway
for the holidays
After a visit during the holidays at
the home of Mrs. James Fl. Welles on
Town street, Gurdon narrower has re-
TUNED to Worcester.
Eugene A. Vaughn Of Buffalo n. Y,
is the week end guest Of his sisters,
Mrs. Foster Wilson and Miss Annie D..
Vaughn of Broadway.
Percy Burnham of Brooklyn y. ",
who has been the guest of his aunt
Mrs. Gurdon T. Bidwell Of Mckinley
avenue, has left town.
Miss Annie !. Taft Of Williams street
who spent last week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs l. ?. Taft of West Up
ton, Mass, has returned home.
Edward p. Browning Of Lincoln ave
niue mas returned ADlU East NldSl OI -
bury, where he has been the guest
for few days Of a school friend.
] Eugene I. Schellens Of Groton, a
student at McGill university, Montreal
canada. was the guest Sunday Of Rob
lert johnson Of Huntington place.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G.. NGcGregory, who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry L. Bennett Of Williams street,
return to Brooklyn, y. r., today.
William Brown and daughter, Miss
Dorothy Brown, Of Rutherford, \. j.,
lare guests over New Years of the
Misses Cogswell Of Lincoln avenue.
Rev. and Mrs. Richard Graham OF
Wakefield, r. l., were guests for a
few days last week of Jddge and Mrs
Gardiner Greene of Sachem terrace.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Jordan Of Phil
adelphia, who have been the guests
Of Mr.. Jordan's sister Mrs. Leonard
wv. Bacon Of Lincoln avenue, have left
town.
Frank Edward johnson. who has
been spending several months of re-
search in the African deserts on be
half of the National Geographic sur
vey. has returned to America and j.
now in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
POLICE BUSINESS FOR
THE MONTH AND YEAR
Same Number Of Arrests as Made
Last December-Total for the Year
1,109.

During the month Of December there
were 7S arrests made by the police,
which was the same number as made
in December of 1910. The causes this
year were intOxication 81, breach Of
the peace 20, non-support 3, vagrancy
2, theft. burglary, violation Of liquor
law, indecent assault, injury to pub
lie property, insane, violating city or
dinance, keeping disorJlerly house, for
nication, seduction, and embezzlement,
one each.
There were rs who paid their fines
and costs amounting to $259.74. There
were four discharged, seven taken
away, three continued 26 committed
to Jail, 10 nolled. three appealed one
was bound over and one had judgment
suspended.
During the year 1911 there were
1109 arrests made by the police, an
average of go a month. The largest
number was 129 in August, while the
smallest was SO in February.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01

Mr., and Mrs. L. O. Smith have re-
ceived by mail a package of Chinese
tea sent from Shanghai by their cousin,
Rev. Edward II. Smith. missionary,
stationed at Ing-Hok.
The posmarks show that the box
left Shanghai Dec. 1, 1911. AS vet
they have no letter from him in re-
gard to the political situation, but no
special alarm is felt for the safety Of
himself and family
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
NORWICH HEBREW
DRAMATIC CLUB.
First Entertainment Given Sunday
Evening in Pythian Hall.

The Norwich Hebrew Dramatic club
gave its first entertainment Sunday
evening in Pythian hall, where there
were many in attendance, and they
greatly enjoyed the fine programme
given. There We're songs by Louis
GOldblatt, Norris Taft Miss Rose Le-
vine, Joseph Rubin. and ]. Bloom, while
there we're rectations by Philip Smith
Morris Taft, Joseph Rubin, Harry
Mandel, Jacob Feinberg, Myer Budnik,
Miss Annie Feinberg, and Morris CO.
hen. The Sweet family furnished eX-
cellent music and the entire affair was
a PRONOUNCED success.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
Total Transactions Of the
Norwich National Banks
for Past Ten Years
DIED
nhRERr

Springfield, Mass, Dec.
so, 1911, Peter Gilbert, native OF
Baltic
DALY-In Groton. Dec %, 1911, Mary
DAILY, widow Of William Daily. aged
ST years.
DRAKE-In East Norwich, Dec. 81,
1911, Margaret AGcGrath, wife OF
Edward Drake, 436 Main street.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
.EVANS-In this city. suddenly, Dec.
80. 1911, Ann Edwards, wife of Evan
r. Evans.
Funeral services VIII be held at Church
& Aliens funeral parlors. Is Main
street. Tuesday afternoon, at .
o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
CHARGED WITH EMBEzzLEMENT
George Warsard Arrested in Middle
town and Brought Here.

Saturday Sergeant Twomey went to
MiddletCwn and secured George War
sard, aged 81, and brought him to this
city on the charge of ENLIGHTENMENT.
He was employed by James Graham in
Taftville ana retained 800 of the
money he received. Two weeks ago
ne disappeared, but Chief Murphy fer
reted it out and had IAN brought back.
The case will come up this morning
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
Low Trolley Car Steps.

Lower steps on the trolley cars in
use in this state are ordered by the
public utilities commission in a decis
ION made Saturday. The carrying out
Of the order will bring into use tbs
type Of low-step car advocated at tho
hearing recently, on a petition present
ed by the common council Of Bridge
port.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
WATCH NIGHT SERVICES.
Three Churches Hold Them and There
Will Be Services This Morning.

Watch night services on New Years
eve were held at three Of the churches
in the city, The Swedish Lutheran, Mt.
Calvary Baptist and Grace Memorial
Baptist.
At the Swedish church refreshments
were served in the early part Of the
evening, and at o'clock a programme
Of n usic and recitations was conduct
Cd by the young people. At midnight
tIere was a PRAYER service
AT the two other churches regular,
o.d-fashianed Watch-night services
were held.
Broadway Congregational church
this morning at $50 win follow out
its usual custom Of a New Years
prayer meeting. The pastor, Rev. Ed
ward S. Worcester, will preside.
Holy Communion will be celebrated
this morning at 10 o'clock at Trinity
Episcopal church by the rector, Arch
deacon J. Eldred Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
Schooner Cannot Be Saved

It was determined after an examina-
ton by the divers that the schooner
Mary A. Randall, which went on the
Rocks at Block Island last week, can
not be saved, as her back is broken
She was dismantled ana the taking out
of the cargo Of coal win be carried
on as fast as possible
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
ohio,s CHANGE. of Position.

Judging Ivy her bad temper and lack
Of affection we are inclined to think
that Ohio is the stepmother Of presi-
DENTS Washington Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
Autos from Two Eastern Counties.

From a rough estimate made in the
office of the secretary of state, motor
vehicle department, there were from
zoe to 500 automobiles registered in the
towns and cities of New London and
Windham counties IN the past year.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
Show Worth Seeing.

What a splendid Chautauqua cir
cult team Messrs. Taft and Roosevelt
would make holding q debate between
themselves duringlsfhe campaign of
1912i-Chicaeo News.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
Maj HI lIern CIass.

Lincoln Steffens fails to prove him
self the Richmond p Hobson Of the
Los Angeles affair. There is a wider
inclination 10 kick than to kiss in
this case.-Loutsvill Courier Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01

Prince Chun, the Chinese regent, has
Resigned. This may give him time 20
set out from under before the throne
falls in.-Pittsburgh Despatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
Thames lies Up.

The steamer Thames, Captain Crock
or. has arrived here and tied up at
Halls wharf. The Thames has been
used to help the Chelsea clean up the
freight that accumulated during the
repairs to the latte
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
c. M. WILLIAMS,
Contractor, Jebber and Builder. ..
Franklin Square over Somers Bres,
Telephone $40.
Case of Abssnt Treatment.

Mel; Longworth says that he will do
al he can to discourage Colonel
Roosevelt from running for the presi-
dental nomination next year. Nobody
has ever doubted the wisdom of Nick,
so, Of course, when he tells dad not to-
do it, he win use the long distance
telephone. Philadelphia Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
SOnerS

With untiring efforts we
propose to not only be on an
equal to other high-grade
markets but to excel.
Our market has always
maintained a standard of quail
ity since 1888. 1912 will find
it as complete as any provision
store in the world. Little
Norwich today is the equal of
New York, Boston, Chicago,
or London in our special lines.
Anything that is produced
in the world can be secured by
us. We know where to get
the goods.
WP6ultry, select Meats
md Fancy Groceries are not
eaGa1ed in Norwich-whole-t
S1e or retail-variety and
quality.
Our variety oSSouth Afri-
can Belgian, Franco Italian,
SPAN an66omesgrown Fresh
Fruits and%egetables are not
sTpassed1n any large city.
NeHleFare they-duplicatedan
Norwich.
Your most delicate tastes
are cateretto.
YouCnhave anything you
wanksy goingsto "Somers'. D."
Your sick friend can be
madailappyby our selection.
YouTdeareSt friend can be
rememberetmoSt BEAUTIFULLY.
You can select from the
rich, theTare, the bountiful.
This new year 1912, we
would like to see all our old
friendsNnd as many new ones
as it is possible for us to make
withthat big hard try"
ChangeSin Norwich during
the paSt fen years have been
mants and we realize that to
be with the people we must
change likewise. Therefore
itlS our move, move to meet
your demands, to meet you
with high-grade goods of quail
Ity, and at as reasonable a
price as possible with atten-
ton and satisfaction.
We want your trade.
We want you satisfied.
We want your business
comTadeship.
Try US.
If you have tried and
missed, try once more
You will win, for we are
with you in 1912.
With a big wish to all Nor
witch people for Health and
Peace this New Year.
am yours,
WILLIAM A. SOMERS.
MONDAY Ian fct 400
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01

kensineton.-Miss Marjorie Moore
is in receipt of a letter from Senator
George p Mclean, notifying her of
her reappointment as postmistress at
<apRipEton
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01

Bridgeport.-S Started September Il
the Bridgeport Socialist. a four -page
weekly, has suspended publication,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01

Link Always Annusss Them
Mr.. Steffens feels that prophets havs
an awfully hard time convincing other
people. Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
chanae Of oceupatien.

The McNamaras will be put to work
in the San Quentin jute mill. Had
supposed they would get chance at
blasting operations fer the new prison
buildings--New York Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01
START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT

That's what everybody tells you.
We tell you the same thing.
Especially do we tell you this in
regard to any jobbing or contract or
construction work Of any kind in the
building line. You viii start this right
il you give me q chance to quote you
prices on building materials OF let me
give you estimates for any contract
work. al know how to do this work
and do it at a reasonable price; a PRICE
consistent with the best workmanship
and materials.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-01

There is spring in Nevada
whose waters taste like chicken soup