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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
ACCEPTS CALL TO PHILADEL LPHIA
Rev C. Wright Resigns at Central Baptist Church Pastorate at Gethsemane Baptist Church = Closing Eleven Years Here-New Pastorate Begins First Sun- day in March.

l At the morning service Sunday at the Central Baptist church the pastor, Rev F. c Wright, announced his decision on the call which was given him two
 weeks ago by Gethsemane Baptist church of Philadelphia Rev. MT Wright announced to the large congre- gation present that he had decided to accept the call extended by the Phila- deiphia church, and presented his res ignation from the pastorate here, to take effect after the last Sunday in Feb ruaryN His pastorate in Philadelphia will begin on the first Sunday in March
 The reading of his letter of resigna- ton came at the conclusion of the church service. Preceding the sermon, one person, woman. was baptized. The sermon was 8 strong and earnest discourse upon the topic, The Service of God, from the text Acts 2723: God, whose I am and whom I serve
 Letter of Resignation.
 The following was Pastor Wright's letter of resignation:
 ''To the Members of the Central Bap-
 tist Church.
 Christ-Eleven years ago in the month of March you extended to me unan- imous call to become the pastor of this church and I accepted the same, en- tering upon my duties the first Sunday of April 1902. I well remember with what strong purpose of heart and abounding joy I entered upon the work. Throughout these intervening years we have labored together with perfect unanimity and ever increasing attach ment one for the other. You have been patient with my shortcomings and limita tions, and have ever done the kind, loyal and generous thing in your treatment of both myself and my family. During all this time l have spoken in no pulpit in which I have experienced such freedom and pleas ure as in this one. Here with glad ness and frankness l have spoken my message, and you have listened with unusual responsiveness In all our re- lationship and in every undertaking you have evinced splendid loyalty to the church of the Kingdom
 Now. as you are all aware. the Gethsemane Baptist church of Phila- delphia has extended a unanimous call to me upon the first and only ballot taken to be it's pastor. For two weeks this matter has been the uppermoSt subject in my thoughts. have thought of you, people dear to me and mine; of the work of this church in all it's directions. of it's stand in the com rnunity and state. it's opportunity and of the Gethsemane church. it's
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
PERSONAL

!
 George F. Hughes of Waterbury was in Norwich Saturday.
 James Lennan has returned to Nor wien after visit with friends in 1 Mystic.
 Motorman Charles Standish was the guest of relatives in South Coventry 1 Sunday.
 Herman Feltcorn has returned from a weeks visit with friends in New I York city.
 George P. Madden of Norwich has been the guest of Harry Quinn in Bridgeport.
 Raymond Wulf has returned to Wor- cester after short stay at his home in this city.
 Del Maynard of New Haven is spending few days at his home on Mckinley avenue.
 Timothy Fields, who has been in Pennsylvania for some time, is at his home on sherman street.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. T. Smith of Hebron are the guests of MT and Mrs. N. Eu- gene smith of Laurel Hill avenue a recent visit in Bridgeport and New Haven, having been away about two weeks
 Misses May and Margaret Newman of New London were guests Sunday Of MT. and Mrs. Francis T. Diggins of Broadway.
 William B. Coffee. who has been vis- iting Norwich relatives, starts today for the west, returning to his home in Tacoma Wash
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Itkind of Forest street left Sunday for New Haven where they will attend the wedding of Mrs. Itkinds sister.
 Mrs H. E. Higgins and daughters, H elen and Mary, were in Colchester Friday to attend the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Edwin Brown
 Mr. and Mrs Frank Burdick, who have been visiting in New London at the home of their daughter for a few days win return to Norwich today (Monday)-
 Mr and Mrs Alexander F'ournier Gouise Pelletier of Holyoke) are still absent on their wedding trip and will not be home in New London until the middle of February.
 John Murphy, Wesleyan senior, brother of Miss MoIlie D. Murphy of the Crosby High school faculty, at tended the dance of the senior class at the high school hall last evening" Waterbury Democrat
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

standing, ability, opportunity; of my /, years of service here; of the years o1 ! service which l trust God may spare my Hfe to render in His kingdom ir the years to come. Of all these things have l thought long and earnestly meanwhile affection and judgment much in conflict. Fina1y my judgment rests in a conclusion which to me is clear, but which in spite of all brings me sadness. I must accept the call to Philadelphia or do violence to my best Judgment and conscience, which tell me that my life can count most for the Kingdom of God there.
 To-day l have caused to be read to the Gethsemane church at their morn ing service my acceptance of the call, and l herewith present to you my res- lgnation as pastor of the Central Bap- tist church, the same to become effect i've at the close of Sunday, February e3. 1913
 T trust you will do me the kindness to consider this action final and accept my resignation at your early conven- fence.
 "Most sincerely and lovingly yours,
 "P. C. WRIGHT"
 Jan, 26. 1913,
 The reading of the resignation was listened to with moist eyes on the part of many members of the congregation, and was immediately followed by an announcement made by Church Clerk fFank l.. AfnOlus calling a SpGclal church meeting for Thursday evening this week to take action on the pas tors resignation The choir sang Blest Be the Tie That Binds after the pastor had pronounced the benediction.
 The church to which Rev. Mr. Wright is going is located on the corner of 18th and Columbia streets in Philadel- phia- and is known as among the three or four leading churches in the one hundred Baptist churches in Philadei- phia- It has a membership of a little over 900 and fine modern brown stone church edifice, in which the au- ditorium, seating abopt 1000, is up- stairs. and on the floor below is the lecture room with half a dozen class rooms At the prayer meeting when Rev. Mir. Wright was there last week there was an attendance of about 250. The Sunday school has membership of $50.
 The church is known a strongly missionary body, and supports Rev. M. D Eubank in China, native Chinese preacher and home missionary in Nebraska. It was established in 1872, is entirely out of debt, and has had four pastors preceding Rev. MT. Wright.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. William SeIzer.

The funeral of Barbara Elizabeth, widow of William Selzer, was held Saturday afternoon from the home Of her daughter-in-law Mrs. Charles Selzer, No 5s1 Main street. and many relatives and friends attended. There were many beautiful floral remeIn- brances, and the services were con- ducted by Rev NJ. J. E. Fuller of Conrad Greiner, William Brown and Albert Selzer. and burial was in Yan- tic cemetery. A committal service was conducted at the grave by Rev. MT. Fuller Henry Allen & Son had charge of the arrangements
 Manuel MurieI.
 Saturday morning the funeral O. Manuel Muriel was held from his late home, No. 160 TaInan street. There were many floral forms. and the at Cavanaugh of11ciated at the services in St. Patrick's church, and two hymns were rendered at the close of the mass by Mrs. F. l.. Farrell. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Miss Jessie Huntington Williams.
 At g o'clock Saturday morning the funeral of Miss Jessie Huntington Williams, daughter of the late F. Wins1ow Williams and Lydia Marvin McNulty Williams, was held in New York city from the Church of, the Heavenly Rest, and relatives from this city were among the large attend ance. There were many handsome floral offerings. The body, accompa- nied by relatives, reached this city in a special car attached to the o'clock train, and burial was in Yantic ceme- tery, where a committal service was read at the grave by Rev. Robert w. Cochrane. rector of Grace church, Yantic. Henry Allen & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements in this city.
 Mrs. James Cunningham.
 The body of Olga Moss. wife of James Cunningham. was brought here last week from Bergen Point, N. J.. and taken charge of by Henry Allen & Son. Friends filled the places of bearers. Relatives accompanied the remains, and there were Norwich relatives and friends at the Main street station. Bur ial was in the family plot in Yanttc cemetery. Rev. H. J. Wyckoff read committal service at the grave. There were floral offerings.
 The deceased was the eldest daugh- ter of William Moss and Laura Uter- staedt Moss of New York formerly of this city Besides her husband and parents Mrs. Cunningham leaves a son three years of age, a daughter 3 weeks old, and two brothers and two sisters. MT. Cunningham is engaged in the brokerage business in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
OBITUARY.
William E. conqdon.

William E. Congdon. 65. formerly of Norwich, died in the hospital at Yon- kers. N. Y. on Friday evening, Jan 24 1 A month ago he had a fall and rup- An absceSs formed and about ten days ago he went to the hospital for treat fnent- The surgeons wished to axnpu- tate the arm, but he would not consent to this, and death came 8 result of his injury.
 MT. Congdon was born in Lebanon on June 6, 1s47. When a young man he came to Norwich and was employ ed as clerk. Later he entered busi- ness for himself and at one time con- ducted S9 cent store in the building now occupied by Gotthelf & Co. Later for several years he was freight agent for the old steamer Delaware, the pre- deceSSor of the etsaIner Chelsea rum ming between Norwich and New York About 25 years ago he went to Yon- kers, N. Ys where he has since made his home, employed as clerk iH differ ent hotels there and for the past three summers he has assisted at the shore dinnetr house at Watch Hill. He was never married and is the last one of his immediate family. He was mem Der of the Second Congregational church of this city and of Uncas lodge, No. II. I. Q. o. F., of Norwich. Burial is to be at Exeter in Lebanon.
 Benedict Ellis.
 The QeaIn OI BGnedlcI EilIS. a resi- dent of East Greenwich R. l., occurred on Sunday morning at about 10 o'clock at the home of his brother, Caleb Ea1is- 1S1 Hamilton avenue. East Side re- su1ting from an attack of heart disease. He was taken suddenly i'll about o'clock Sunday morning, 1apsed into unconsc1ousness about two hours lat CT. and did not regain consciousness again before his death MT. Ellis had come here Thursday to make his broth CT visit.
 He was born in East Greenwich. R. l., On November r. 1925 In his early youth he went to New port, living there until 1876, when he took fup residence in East Green wiehs which had since been his home. He had pursued the occupation of farmer all his fife He was 8 widoWef and leaves no children His brother, Caleb, is his only sarviv- ing relative. He was highly regarded in the comm nafafty where he was known and had lived an upright life for so many wears.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Fire Chief H. l.. Stanton was one of the guests and speaker on Sat- urday evening at a banquet given by South Manchester Hose and Ladder Go. No. l.
 The company has just had added to it's equipment a motor driven hook and ladder truck costing s700o and a com bination chemical and hose wagon costing $500.
 5 One of the interesting features of the evening was a talk by Chief Loom is of Hartford upon a trip of 20 days to visit all the southern cities equipped with motor driven apparatus and also to the factories of the makers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
LAWSUIT OVER WOOD.
Felix Garceau and L. B. Crockett in
 Dispute Over DeaL

The case of Felix Garceau vs- L. B Crockett was concluded in the com mon pleas court Saturday afternoon and Judge Waller took the papers in the case. The plaintiff claimed a bal ance of s83 due him for wood and 1um- Der sold Mr. Crockett while the latter claims that owing to the poor quality of the lumber, which he had sold to to the amount of $500 The plaintiff his son Felix Garceau, Jr- David Avery, MT. Brocketty John Service and John E. Bates of Thompson testified
 In the case of Wood Brothers vs Ed win Avery and wife, both parties of Preston, alignment for S119, the amount of the bin of particulars was rendered. The case was over a grocery bill
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
Decorating Again at the Arrory.

The affnory is undergoing one more transformation now, the third within a month. as the deeorsti tions for the recent military bail have been removed and 8 beginning has been made upon the elaborate and beautiful color and decorative scheme that will be worked out for the annual Charity bali of the Catholic WeHaaH's society of St. Pat fjciIs parish. Ss great has been the demand for boxes thet ah extra tier Of about Is will Se added on the north side of the armory. These are already practically ali sold as well as the reg uiar fl boxes which have been the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
F. A. B. sara:vai Closed.

In F. A. B. hall oa Saturday eve ming, St Mary's F. A. E. society COR : eiuding the three aigAts' celebration of it's 25th anniyersasy, had a large fle danclng which was the chief srsnt pa the ptesraEnme. Fhe Gadillae or ehestra plaSed. T4Ie carnival eeaebra- ton has bee4 3 social and financial success wiiich will all add a good sum fe the soeEefy's fupd for heating plant for EE1e lolliIdin&.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

passage of this bill, as well as others which will follow it. Our defense lies in the convictions of the Christian churches of the state, whether Meth odist or Baptist or Congregational or Catholic. Anything which the Chris tian constituents of the state wish they can secure if they will but make a stand for 1t. The speaker concluded with a personal appeal for assistance in fighting against the passage of a law which would deseerate the Lords day
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
Drives Out CA TARRH
No More Blowing, Snufling or Morning Hawking to Dis lodge Mucu When You Breathe Germ Destroying HYOMEI.

HYOMEI (pronounce it High -nne) is guaranteed to end the misery of catarrh or money back,
 Breathe it, destroy the catarrh germs, and Soon hawking and snuff1ing will cease.
 Breathe it and crusts will no longer form in the nose; mucuS will not lodge in the throat; all inflammation will leave the membrane of the nose and throat and your head will feel clear and fine
 Breathe it for coughs. colds and sore throat; it's soothing, healing, antiseptic action is better than all the stomach dosing remedies in creation.
 Complete outfit, which includes in- haler and bottle of HYOMEI, s1.00. Extra bottle of HYOME1, if afterward needed, soc, at The Lee 6 Osgood Go. and druggists everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
Norwich Girl Held in Hartford.

Annie Patrola, Is, the daughter of a resident of White street. was arrest ed in Hartford Sunday night and de- tained at the request of the Norwich police, to whom the girls parents had claimed that she had run away from home. The girl left here Saturday in company with another girl. who came back Sunday. This girl told Annie g parents where she could be found in Hartford. so that they reported to the Norwich police and they made the re- quest for the arrest.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
s1 Years at Manrsaaa t,ous..

John 'E Clark of this ci.y has au nnusnal record. which probably stands in any part pf the colntry. Mir Clark bas for 51 years made his home al the Nauregan hotel having first estab- Eshea his heaaduarters there in Hc- tober. tg61, four. wears after the hotel was built For e5 years MT. Clark has occupied the same suite of rooms.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
TEAMS OF WOMEN TO RAISE AMBULANCE FUND.
Ten Captains Will Each Have Tearn
 of Ten to Start Februars 1st.

A campaign to raise funds for the automobile ambulance for Bacisus hos pital is to be launched on February 1st on plans which have been Formulated by Mrs. C. l.. Hubbard and Mrs Jer- ome l.. Case.
 The campaign is to be conducted by the women entirely. ten leaders to be chosen for teams of ten women and . the needed amount
 systematic solicitation made to secure
 The announcement of captains and teams is soon to be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

onstrations of plant life. Exalted Ruler Thomas M. Craney picked a fine pansy there Sunday.
 It was announced on Sunday that the indebtedness of $215 for the year 1912 shown at the anhual meeting of the Second Congregational church recently had all been made un but Sl5.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
Married in Mains

Sa Christmas day feWA4uh MorreiI and Miss VeFHai HaseR West were united ia marriage in Trey Me, Mr. Morreil formerly made his home in this city, and his marriage is pleasant surprise to his Eaaay friends
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
Appraisine School Property.

Today First SeIectman A. W. ,I4i11i- bridge, chairman of the board Of as- sessors John P. Murphy and Shepard B. Palmer of the town school commit tee will meet at the office of the se- 1ectmen to appraise the school prop efty in the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
Clothes Fell oa Stove.

At the home of William E. Stiruspn on Monroe street at the Falls Saturday morning when a clothes line in the kitchen broke. letting a linef,lIl of clothes fall on the stove, Ideyd ThoInp- boards there, diseoN cred the fire when he came home to breakfast and put ii ont
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Miss Carrie E. Rogers. who was the guest of Norwich relatives on her re- turn from a trip to California has gone to her summer home at Mystic for several days, before returning to her Washington residence for the re- mainder of the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
Wauresan sunaay Dianers.

Fhe special diaAsrs at tlaa WauPesaA house were begun en Sunday with satfsfa ctery patronage fer the first day The special music was in charge of Mrs. Elizabeth BaHihy and was greatly enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
City Court Matters.

Ia the city court Saturday Kaern- ing Walter Leniervitz accused of strils ing a boy was discharged. Frank BuckfR and Charles Comenskf each paid s3 and costs for fighting Tony Coiletti paid the sum of $SSe as a re- suit of beating up Franceska and Fan ny Coiletti. An unusual circumstance brought out ia the testimony was the fact that three brothers married three sisters
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Eristol-Dr. F. H. Williams, dean of the Bristol physicians. will leave soon for Florida. where he will spend a two months vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
Dfsasreeine Over Ocoun1 Trolley
 Tracks

A hearing was given by the public utilities commission Friday in the ap- peal of the Connecticut company from the decision of the authorities of Nor wich on the location of trolley tracks in that town from Occum to the state line It is said the town authorities based their decision on advice given by the highway commissioners depart rDenf
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

There Mas an attendance of 379 at the Central Baptist Bible school on Sunday Of which ss were in the SitS Bible class
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Angels may be high fiieRs. but not every hish fiieE is aa angel
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Mir and Mrs. Harry o. Hoyt, who have spent the past two months on & European tour, returned to Norwich Saturday evening and are the guests of Mrs Hoyt's parents, Dr. and Mrs. Clinton E. Stark. of Slater avenue, for a short visit.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Mir and Mrs. w Russell Baird of Williams street left town Sunday for Berryviile, Va. where they will re- main two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Mrs E. A. Warner of Crescent street. who has been the guest of Mai and Mrs. John Anderson, of Belcher- town, Mass, has returned home.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Walton C. Davenport. now of Fitch burg. Mass. spent the week end with Mir and Mrs. James Lewis Smith of Broad street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
SPECIAL THIS WEEK

Snieder Tomato Soup .-Sc Sciota Sugar Corn Sc Chief Succotash .Sc 12c Bottled Pickles Sc Clover Hill Milk =. 5c kippered Herring ..I5c 15c can, 1-3 pound Cocoa I Oc 12c Lettuce Ice French Endive .z5c 15c RoFnain ........... IOc.
 These Are Real Bargains I
 SOMERS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Miss Peggy Cox, of Albany, V. r, who has been the guest of Miss Paul inc Chase of Broadway, has left town.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

At Burns Celebration in New York.
 James Hoilin who was one of the Norwich committee on the Robert Burns banquet, went to New Y ork for the Bufas anniversary celebration to be held by the Caledoniaa club Sat- urday night
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Miss Marion Pul1en of Smith col lege has been spending several days at her home in Lincoln avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

former Norwich pastor, Rev Will jam T. Thayer, of the Wa1lingford Bap- tist church, invited questions and re- ceived. one, How do you explain the growth of Christian Science?s which he answered Sunday night
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

learn that the estate of it's founder Miss Clara Barton, a frequent visitor to Connecticut. as filed in Oxford. Mass. probate court shows a total of s24,333
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Mrs. Matthew M. Foley of New Lon don, wife of Conductor Foley of the New Haven road, has been called to Montreal by the serious illness of MT FoIey's mother Conductor Foley plans to leave for Canada soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27
incidents In Society.

Mrs Frank A. Robinson of Sachem street is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Elijah B. Lewis of New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Governor Simeon E. Baldwin has turned over to the state treasuref for the use of the Soldiers home in Noro- ton, the allowance of $10,55o from the United States government, for the last quarter for the care of disabled soldiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Florists say that although the de- mand for plants and flowers drops off little after the holidays it revives during Lent, when blossoms is violet or Lenten purple are sent to the sick or Shut-ins.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

Mrs. Richard F. Starr, the mission ary who has spoken here has abandon ed her return to her work in Africa on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs A. P. Burdick of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-27

The fourth annual exhibit of the iConnecticut Academy of Fine Arts is l attracting art learners from this sec
 | ton to the show in Har tford
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-14
ELKS PREPARING
FOR REHEARSALS

With the roles of the cast all as
signed to talented home-produced
thespians. the Elks are laboring over
time in the making of their annual
theatrical presentation which this
year takes the form of musical
comedy. entitled THE College Pen
nant" Mrs. Roy Alexander and Mrs.
Westbrooke Dickson will assume the
two principal lady parts and both
have had a great deal of experience
as amateur footlight favorites.
Among the men who will take part
are Jack Watson, Paul Sperry and
Jack Urquhart, three men who have
been compelled to act a part foreign
to their names SO often that 1t has be-
come second nature to them.
And listen yet little more. Adolph
Vudelpuffer and Heine Heinzeberger,
Irishmen from beyond the Rhine, be-
long to the college Pennant' but up
to date the management has refused
to divulge the names of the local ce-
lebrities who will impersonate these
two jugglers of the beer mug. All
they will say is that men of well de-
fined German tastes have been cho-
sen. More information will be forth
coming soon.
Rehearsal will commence tonight.
The ladies are requested to report at
1880 O'Clock at Mrs. Anna Shea's,
Water street, and the men at armory
hall at the same hour.