Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-08

uecllCuI Asparagus Growers aSSOcia-
ton is to be held at the capitol on
Friday Of next week.
In places where telephone ruen have
been Strengthening and marking poles
they have found them frozen in to
depth of three or four feet.
Public whist of Gardner lodge this
evening, March s, Pythian hall.-adv
Among those at Washington as a
member of the Connecticut delega-
ton at the National Civic Federation
convention is John .Eccles of this city.
the Thames Towboat wrecking crew
mas brought the barge Louisa to. New
London, having hauled her from Grot-
on Long Point, where she went ashore
last week.
The New Haven road reports that
the danger Of a coal strike has caused
a heavy increase in coal shipments and
the road has all the freight traffic it
can handle
Cheer up! Come and hear the Boys
Ministries at the Y. NJ, c. A., Friday
night at S,-adv.
judge A Mcclellan Mathewson, a
native Of Woodstock, has been telling
New Haven audiences that crime is
decreasing and that Connecticut is
still the Lard of Steady Habits.
At farmers institute to be held at
Mansfield Center. March "A. and one
AZ Hampton, March Is. G. Warren
Davis Of Norwich, president of the
State Dairymen's association, is to
Steak.
State D. A. R. chapters are endors-
ing Mrs. John l.. Buel for state re-
gent and Mrs. JOhn T. Stirling for vice
regent the present vice regent, Miss
Clara Lee Bowman. declining re-
election.
The bowling match between the Ar
canum club and the New London Elks,
scheduled to be rolled at Mystic on
THURSDAY night, was postponed until
tonight, as the Blks were busy with
their annual meeting.
Minstrels, benefit Y. NJ, c. A. Boys
camp, Friday March 8, Y. NJ. c. A.
auditoril m Admission 25c.-adv.
The directors of the New London
Ship & Engine Co. at Groton. have
elected Henry r. Bond. Jr., Of New
London. secretary and treasurer Of the
company in place of r. S. Bailey, re-
signed on account Of his removal to
Seattle.
During the last week in February
and the present week in March. the
automobile department Of the secre-
tary Of states Office has issued over
5000 operators licenses. Between
5000 md 5000 win be issued alto
gether.
As result Of exhibiting his can
vases at the recent show Of the Con-
necticut Academy Of Fine Arts, in
Hartford, George Albert Thompson.
director of the Norwich Art school,
has just been elected a member Of
that body ofartists.
Deacon w. A. Frazer clerk of the
EOank Baptist church, received a mes
sage Wednesday from Rev. w. B. Ak
en- Of Hamilton university, accepting
the pastorate Mr. Aiker, will be
graduated this spring and will as
sumo his charge in June
Word was received here Thursday
noon by General Secretary F. r. Star
key Of the, death Of his sister Mrs.
Addison Wardwell, at Ashville, S. c.,
her home being Watertcwn. N. Y. She
is survived by her husband, a son and
a daughter, and was So years Of age.
A. W. Burnhann, Eye Specialist. Of
flee 265 Main street, hours to s D.
~. Telephone II Orchard.-adv.
The planet Jupiter. 50 recently near
vie
days advanced. As the month closes it
rises before midnight On the 4th it
reached a named position in its path,
western Quadrature"; that is, on that
date 1t is exactly 30 degrees west of
the sun and is nearly due south when
the sun rises.
Low Rates to California, Arizona.
New Mexico. Until April a. Tourist
sleeper without change. Berth SO.
Washington Sunset route, Il Milk &
369 Wash. Boston.-adv.
Tie White Ribbon Banner urges
members of the W. c. T. L. to hold
Arbor day exercises, planting as many
trees and shrubs az possible. and TO
try 10 have every local union hold at
least one flower mission meeting dur
ing the year; also observe. June 9 in
visiting shut-ins. prisons and other
public institutions.
A meeting was held in the Hartford
board Of trade rooms Wednesday aft
erno1n Of the delegates appointed BY
Gov. Simeon z. Baldwin TO represent
Connecticut at the fifteenth annual
Congress Of Hygiene and Demography.
in Washington on September % to
IS inclusive. TIE delegates include
IIr. 8. r. Overlook Of Pomfret.
Fl. F. Dodge Of Fail River will speak
TO men at . p. M Sunday Al the Audi
toriurn on The Pace That Kills" All
men and boys over 16 are invited TO
attend. Men and Religion Forward
Moyelnent.-adv.
Miss ida Myrtle Chandler, daughter
Of r. d. Chandler Of Sufield. and Rob
ert Nicholson OF West Suflield were
married by Rev. George c. Chappell
of Montville Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock at their new home in West
Suffield. One of the ushers was George
Pearl Of Brooklyn. The wedding march
was played by Mrs Wallace n Jewett
OF Hampton.
The funeral Of Mrs. Catherine Volk-
mar, wiGow of Justus VolNmar for
merry OF Norwich. who died s3riy
sunday morning of heart trouble vas
held al hef home in Sey m0af Wednes-
/ day 3f'rl noon st ] O'Clock and a the
German Lutheran church at l30
O'Clock Rev. II. il. Hunzinger, pastor
of the church, officiated, assisted by
Rev W. A. Woodford. Burial was in
Trinity cemetery. Seymour.
There vas an advance here Thurs
day IN the Price Of coal. a jump of %
eenIs reins made, so that il now costs