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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
PERSONAL.


 Allen B. Lincoln of New Haven was in Norwich Monday.
 Miss Ella Hughes of Norwich has been the guest of Deep River relatives. Miss Lucy Phelps from Salem, is spending the Christmas vacation ac Westchester.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Parks and son Of Groton have been in Preston. guests of Mir. and Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Parks par ents.
 James w. Connors has returned to Hartford, after a holiday visit to his parents, MT. and Mrs. James Connors of Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. William s. Carpenser of Poquonoc Bridge have returned from Norwich where they were guests for the holiday.
 John Kelly has returned to Groton from visit to friends in FitchyiIle. Where he spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelly.
 MT. and Mrs William A. Campion and daughter have returned to Meri- den, after a holiday visit to Mr. Cam pion's home in Norwich.
 Bella Lyon Pratt, the sculptor, or Boston, is spending several days at his farm in Salem. AIr. Pratt is accom- panied by his son, Minot, and Edwin E. Gallagher of Boston
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
SIKORSKI COULDN'T APPEAR
 IN THE CITY COURT
But He is ConvaIescing at the Hospital -Hankin Case Up Again Wednes-


 The case of the state against August Sikorski, who gave the police hard battle Saturday night when they att tempted to arrest him for beating his wife, was continued to this CTuesday) morning as the accused was unable to leave the hospital Monday. If he ism t able to appear today, and it seemed quite possible Monday that he would not be. the case will come up Wednes- day.
 On Wednesday morning in the city court will come up the case against those of participating in the fight Qn North Main street in connection with the strike of the pistol shop polishers seven weeks ago. A hearing which be- gan in police court Saturday, when William Hankin, who was shot in the fight, fainted in the court room.
 By the complaint in the case the state accuses G. Boczkowski, Stanley Puma, Paul Salunka. George Malcolm and William Bowen with making an assault with intent to kill William Hankin, and the latter is charged with similar assault on G. Boczykowski on Nov. Il. All pleaded not guilty Po- licemen Delaney and Kane told of their part in the affair, and Dr. c. c. Glider sleeve explained Hankins injury. He said that Hankin was in poor health when he was injured and that it would be dangerous to probe for the bullet, which is under the third rib near the spine.
 In his testimony Policeman Delaney told of seeing Puma pass a pistol to Salumka Sergeant Kane said that Boczykowski had admitted shooting Hankin but slaimed that it was in self defense. Policeman Ebberts testified to seeing a man pass a pistol to a woman and that he followed her and secured the pistol.
 In the city court Monday morning the charge against John and Anne Dennis of 72 Summit street, accused of stealing a white hen belonging to Kive Lahn, was dismissed for lack of evil dence
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
Mrs. Rutheda ?. Hunt.

Mrs. Rutheda Peck Hunt, aged 90 years and months, widow of Chaun- cey Lowry Hunt. of Huntsville, Conn.,. and Bristol, H.. died on Dec. Is at the home of her daughter. Mrs. M. A. Brown, at LenOx, Mass.
 A woman of strong Christian charac- ter. after a life of usefulness from be- ginning to end, she leaves to honor her memory, besides IS grandchildren and five eat-grandchiIdren, three sons and two daughters-Charles K. Hunt of Winsted, Edward J. Hunt of Nor wich, Lester C. Hunt of Ashley, Ind, Mrs. James H. Ferris of Joliet H., and Mrs. Murray A. Brown of Lenox, with whom she had lived for the past 30 years. Her youngest sister Miss Mary Johnson Peck. of East Canaan, also survives.
 Funeral service was held at the home on Cliffwood street at 10 a. m. Satur- day. The bearers were C. K. Hunt, E. J. Hunt L. C. Hunt, James H. Ferris, NJ. A. Brown and a grandson, C. l.. Brown. Burial was at Sandy Hill cem- etery in Huntsville, beside her husband and infant son. The oldest son. Isaac Peck Hunt, lies at Vicksburg, where he fell at the first siege.-Connecticu Western News
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30

Norwich; vice president, c. c. Perkins Union lodge, New London; treasurer John L. Lewis, Voluntown, reelected: secretary, Courtland B. Darrow, Bay view lodge, No. 120, New London, re- elected. Six new members were ad mitted to the association
 Shortly after o'clock the past mas ters adjourned to the Wauregan house where 35 of the members sat down tC dinner. The floral arrangements in the dining room were especially attractive roses being used together with Christ mas holly, Geduldig decorating. The table was in the form of the Maltese cross.
 The new Edison Victrola, through the courtesy of the Porteous & Mitchell company, was enjoyed, and Messrs Charles $. Eaton, Louis A. Wheeler Eben Learned and William B. Jackson the Masonic auartette of this city, sang
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
OBITUARY.
Mrs. AInia SibIeY.

Mrs. Alnia SibIey, T. died suddenly of heart trouble early Friday morning at the home of her son. George E. SibIey in BrimfeId, Mass She had been in failing health for some years Mrs. Sibley was Alnia Sheldon, and she was born September ,, 1842, in Killingly, Ct She was married to Braman SibIey of Brimfield in 1865. Some years after the death of her husband she removed to Warren, where for 10 or 12 years she was in the home of E. L. Sawyer. She had lived in Warren about 15 years, but had spent considerable time at inter- Vals, and especially during the past year, in the home of her son in Brirn- field. Mrs. Sibley was a woman of ability and had been called upon to assist in the care of the sick in differ ent homes, where she was a kind and efficient helper. She leaves a son. George E.. of Brimfield and six grand children. The funeral was held at her son's home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
TRINITY M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Christmas Entertainment for the Little
 Folks and Then for the Older.

The annual Sunday school Christmas entertainment was held at the Trinity M. E. church Monday evening and a pleasant time was enjoyed by the large The festivities for the children of the primary and cradle roll department lasted from to 7.30 o'clock. There were songs and recitations by the little ones and a prettiIy decorated Christi mas tree provided gifts and candy for au
 At 7.3O the programme for the older persons opened, the entertainment be- ing furnished by Myles w. Illingworth of Worcester, a New England Lyceum bureau entertained. Mr. Illingworth gave an enjoyable exhibition of deger- demain concluding with a variety of character impersonations. Mr. Hing worth proved an artist at his work and was vigorously applauded for his ef- forts.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
Willing to Walk to oocun1.

John Ward, a weaver, was so sure he could get back to Occum that lie was willing to promise Judge Colt in New London police court Saturday morning to start at once and walk all the way. The judge thought walk ing too slow so he arranged with Pro - bation Officer Mansfield to pay Ward s fare right through and equipped the probation officer with funds. Judg- ment was suspended "A hours on Q charge of intoxication and the courts special envoy saw him aboard the car
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
EPSILON UPsILoN DANCE.
Members of the Bones Fraternity and Their Fair Guests at MIler's Monday Night.


 Epsilon Upsilon fraternity of the Norwich Free Academy had it's seventh annual dance at MiLer's academy on Monday night with about 100 members and guests in attendance and, as usual, it was a decidedly delightful event. Especially attractive were the decorative features in which black and gold predominated. Two electric signs, one at end end of the hall, were eff fectively set, the emblematic skull and bones, with glowing red eyes, sur rounded by greens, being especially striking. Suspended in the center of the hall was @ large moon which shed a soft illumination over the room for several moonlight dances in the course of the programme of IS numbers and two extras. In one corner was an at tractiVe bower where were the patrons and patrOnesses. MT. and Mrs. George T. Lord and Dr. and Mrs. Frank $. Bunnel. In charge of the arrange ments was this enterprising commit tee: Franklin T. Lord. Myron R. Jack son. William LHeuTeuX and Alfred J. Mullen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
Incidents In Society

Mrs William B. Birge has been spending several days in New York.
 Mrs Grosvenor Ely of Washington street is giving a thr dansant on Sat urday, from 1 to 6.
 Miss Doris Vera French of Wiiliman- tic was the guest of Miss Mary Rudd Gibbs of Broadway, Monday.
 Roger $. F'itzhugh of New York is spending part of the Christmas holi- days with his fraternity brother Lori mer B. Slocum of 156 Broadway. They attended school together in New York.
 The relatives from other cities who were entertained by Arthur H. Brewer of Broad street during the past week have left town. A family party of thirty five enjoyed MT. Brewers nos pitality on the holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
PHI ALPHA Mt SIGMA
 HAS ITS ANNUAL BANQUET
Gathering of 50 Academy and College
 Men for Interesting Programme.

Men for Interesting Programme. For it's ninth annual banquet Alpha chapter of Phi Alpha Mu Sigma fra ternity had a gathering of fifty broth CTS at the Wauregan house on Monday evening and it was an occasion full of joviality and spirit. Among the men were representatives of number Of colleges and universities and it was a happy time for the exchange of rem iniscences after this excellent menu had been acceptably discussed:
 Grape Fruit, Nacedoine
 Strained Chicken GumbO, in Cups
 Celery
 Lamb Chops, Victor Hugo
 French Peas
 Roast Turkey with Oyster Dressing Baked Stuffed Potatoes
 Mashed Turnips
 Cranberry Sauce
 Finger Rolls
 French Cream in Cases
 Assorted Cake
 Demi-TaSse
 Cigars Cigarettes John c. Lucas presided gracefully as toastmaster. In responding to the toasts William J. Duggan delivered an able oration on Our Fraternity. Will liam Learyl captain of the football team and president of Bulkeley school spoke for the Beta chapter. William Stanley, captain or the If DaSeDau team of N. F. A. spoke on athletics and Charles CrOcker of Trinity college and William Coughlin of the Catholic university spoke on High School Fra ternities and the Alpha Chapter Alum nj, respectively, while William Slavin handled the Beta Alumni.
 Among informal speakers were c. w. Mclaughlin, president of the athletic association of Georgetown university, T. c. Sullivan of Greeneville, s. C., J. F. Mccormick of Colgate, Attorneys Virtune P. A. Quinn and William G. Murray, and George Brazil, captain of the football, baseball and basketball teams of Wenonah Military academy. The capable committee of arrange ments consisted of John Hughes, Will liam Stanley, James Mccormick and James Madden. A new model Edison furnished music by cour- tesy of the Porteous and Mitchell Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
Cured His RUPTURE

I was badly ruptured whiles lifting a trunk several years ago Doctors said my only hope of cure was m operation. Tfusses did me no good. Finally l got hold of something that quickly and completely cured me Years have passed and the rupture has never re- turned. although 1 am doing hard work IS a carpenter There was no operation, 10 lost tlme no trouble. l have noth-
 ing to sell. but will give full informa- tion about how you may find a complete cure without operation, if you write to me Eugene M. Pullen, Carpenter, 1925 Marcellus Avenue, Manasquan, N. J. Better cut out this notice and show it to any others who are ruptured-you may save life or at least stop the mis- cry of rupture and the worry and dan ger of an operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
REV. H. ]. WYCKOFF
 IS SUPERINTENDENT.
Result of Election of Officers of Second
 Congregational Sunday School.

Rev. Herbert J. WyckOff was chosen superintendent of the Sunday school of the Second Congregational church at business meeting held on Sunday, succeeding Joseph D. Haviland, who with but one or two interruptions has been superintendent of the school for more than a dozen years. Few changes were made in the other officers. who are as follows: D. L. Allen. assistant superintendent; Mrs. Herbert J. Wye koff, superintendent of the intermedi- ate department; Miss Nancy Lucas, sl- perintendent of the junior department; Arthur L. PeaIe, secretary; John H. Sherman, assistant secretary; William BuIkeleY treasurer; Mrs. R. H. Mont gomery, superintendent of the cradle roll, and Mrs. H F. Palmer in charge of the home department.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.

VaUuEVIITs anu WUIIOH TICINTSs'
 Three lively vaudeville acts and a varied programme of motion pictures make up the pleasing bill offered at the Auditorium during the first half of the week Harris and Mach have a bright and snappy singing and musi- cal act and make a good impression with their songs and piano selections. Rita Redmond is a fascinating Miss with good voice. dainty costumes and new and pleasing songs. She made a big hit at Mondays shows. Third third number of the vaudeville programme is the comedy sketch A Dogs Opinion, offered by Michael Braham and featur- ing Miss Bright Eyes, an educated and entertaining little dog. The two reel film A Sons Devotion features the motion picture programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
NEW LONDON MAN
 FOR REVENUE COLLECTOR William Fl. Farrell Appointed to Suc- ceed Frank |. Royce of Norwich.

William H. Farrell of Washington street, New London, received official notification Monday morning of his ap- pointment by Internal Revenue Col lector James J. Walsh as deputy col Iector of internal revenue for the dis trict of Connecticut and Rhode Island. MT Farrell will have his headquarters in New London and his district will include what is practically the second congressional district. The position carries with it a salary of $1,2o0 and an allowance for travelling expenses of from $500 to $400 a year.
 MT Farrell was apprised that his appointment was coming Friday night and was instructed to report for in structions to Collector Walsh in Hart ford Saturday. which he did. Today he interviewed Postmaster Mckinley with a view to securing office room in the post office building. The ap- pointment will take effect Jan. 1. MT. Farrell succeeds Frank I. Royce of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
New Haven Pastor Called

Waterville, Me, Dec. 2S-A call was extended today to Rev. F. l.. Lent of Ne wHaven, Conn.,, to become pastor of the First Baptist church, to sue ceed Rev. E. C. Whittemore MT. Whittemore has resigned to become secretary of the Maine Baptist Edu- cation society. Rev. pr. Lent is an instructor in the Yale Divinity school.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
PoQUETANUck SCHOOL.
Christmas Exercises and Tree Were
 Carried Out-Meritorious Pupils.

Christmas exercises were held at the POquetanuck school, which closed on Dec. 4 and their nature was interest ing and enjoyable. both to those who participated and those who witnessed the efforts of the young folks. There were recitations and dialogues, singing and all the other features of closing exercises, and topping the pleasure of the festive hour was a beautiful Christ mas tree, which was generously laden with fine things for the pupils of the school. The list of those meritorious PoQUeranuck children who were neither tardy nor absent is:
 Intermediate room-1Tyrtle Davis. Alice Johnson, Vincent Waters, Vernon Wood, Raymond Grady Howard Lan- phere.
 Primary room-Iris Bogue, Alice Flynn, LOuise LaNaIIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
Students, Missionary Convention.

Kansas City, Dec. 2S.-Kansas City will be a real college town this week Five thousand college students from eight hundred universities and col leges in the United States and Canada will be here on Wednesday, to attend the student volunteer convention for foreign missions.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
- - . FUN RAILS.
Patrick Crottv.

The funeral of Patrick Crotty was held from his late home in MontvilIe Monday morning with services in St. Johns church. Rev. P. J. OReilly was assisted by Rev w. H. Kennedy of this city The bearers were Delor Clish and William Loftus of New Lon don, George Clothier of Waterbury, E. COlligan, James Kane and David Ferns of Norwich. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery in this city,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
PAST MASTERS ASSOCIATION
 ELECTS WALTER E. CANFIELD.
Norwich Mason Chosen President at Annual Meeting Monday Afternoon.

In Masonic Temple on Monday aft ernoon the Actual Past Masters asso- ciation, comprising the past masters of the Masonic lodge of New London county, met, President Carey Congdon
 of New London presiding, and elecLld these officers: President, Walter E.. Garfield of Somerset lodge, No. 34,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
Engineer Murphy May Be Drowned.

Stephen Murphy of Fall River, Mass, about 45 years of age, station ary engineer on the freighter Boston of the New England Navigation Co.,, which is laid up at the Norwich line wharf at New London, has been mys- teriously missing from his duties since Friday and it is feared that he has been drowned in the Thames river. Dragging the river in the vicinity has given no results.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
JUDGE WALLER TOOK PAPERS.
Charles O. Murphy Sues Lafayette F. Main to Recover Cost of Installing Heater

In common pleas court on Monday Judge Waller presiding, the case of ton, was tried and the judge took the papers. On December 19. 1911 MT. Murphy installed a heater in the home of MT. Main. The bill was $293 and there is claim also the sum of, $24.96 for fixing ridge rolls. The evidence showed that Mr. Main has paid in all $175.04. MT. Murphy claims damages of $500. MT. Main claims that the heater has not been working at all properly and said that he was advised to keep back some of the price until the heater was fixed satisfactorily.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE.
Vaudeville and PhotopIays.

Crowded houses Monday afternoon and evening started the week at the Davis theatre and the attraction of Gorman's Merry Makers in the musi- cal farce The Missing Miss was the headliner that brought the people
 There are seven girls, two men and a dog and a baby. the last alleged, in the show, and there arise entangIe- ments which pave the way for laughs unnumbered. There's a lot of action in the comedy in the way of dancing some excellent singing, and the troupe got liberal applause on the opening day of their week. Tn photOplays are nicely selected and diversified, and the Mutual Weekly for the first three days of the week has good things in it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
Trio of convicts Escape.

Columbus. O., Dec. 29.-After having eaten an elaborate meal as guests of their guards preparatory to entering upon terms of service in the Ohio peni- tentiary three prisoners escaped this afternoon after beating the deputy sheriffs who had furnished the enter tainment, The prisoners were brought here today from Toledo to serve Yari- ous penitentiary sentences,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
Josenh M H. Lucas-

The funeral of Joseph w H. Lucas was held from the home of his daugh- ter Mrs. Edgar Leete, at Trading Cove. at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev Joel B. Slocum, D. D., officiating
 Friends acted as bearers. Burial was in the West Plains cemetery. Church & Allen were in charge of the arrange
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
ALPHA SlGMAS HAD
 CHRISTMAS GATHERING.
Supper Followed by Christmas Tree
 and Presentation of Gifts


 The genial spirit of the holidays was dominant on Monday evening at Christmas gathering of the Alpha Sig mas of the Second Congregational church. In it's parIors on Church street the young ladies of the society 26 in all, sat down to a tempting feast at 6.30 o'clock. and this was followed hy a charming Christmas tree in the pas tors study. and from it's well laden branches there came a variety of pleas ing gifts, many of them of a humorous nature for the Alphas. The three young ladies who superintended the supper and the jolIity following were Miss Elizabeth H. Kinney, Miss Clara L. Worth and Miss Virginia Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
Norwich Lodqe Elects Officers,

At it's meeting in Foresters hall. Sunday afternoon, Independent Nor wich lodge. No. 3O9. l. o. B. A. elected the following fficers:-President Abraham Schenker; vice president, M 4. Botwick; secretary, D. GoIer: treas urer Max Schwartz: trustee. Israel Lyman, Meyer Bruckner; inside guard, J. Tafel; outside guard, S. Ber- mande; physician. Dr. L. T. Cassidy.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
OPEN HOUSE AT Y. M. c. A.
Pleasing Programme Has Been Ar
 ranged for Friday Evening.

The annual open house at the Young Mems Christian association will be held on Friday evening, January End, from 8 to 10 o'clock. The programme will include c. Everett Wallace of Boston, entertainer; gymnastics
 Swahn's orchestra; basketball, and re- treatments will be served by the Ladies auxiliary. R. H. Gray, A. E. Cherry, George s. Powers, J. D. Rough, Weston PuIlen. o. w Carpenter, the members of the social committed are in charge of the evenings programme
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30

Mrs. John R. Bowman has taken the moving picture operators examination prescribed by the state and attained a standing higher than that of any oper- atOr in Connecticut. Mrs. Bowman is the wife of Operator Bowman of the Lyceum theatre, New London, former ly of Norwich. She was formerly Miss Lena Hodgkins.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
cermanv YesterdaY Refused the r

quest of the United States government fol the most favored nation" treat ment of American steels, rubber shoes etc, but it was hinted that she was willing to bargain for this concession If the United States would make an eQI d1zAleSsSa s-~feaS La saAAaA2sa RAx iA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30
TURNING OVER
 THE NEW LEAF

As the New Year approaches one naturally thinks of good resolutions and general reforms.
 Here's a suggestion for turn ing over a new leaf that may bring you success and happi- ness.
 If you have not been 8 reader of advertising, take today's Bulletin and turn over the first leaf that will get your eyes focused on the advertising.
 If you do not see anything there that appeals to you-turn over another leaf.
 Do it tomorrow-the next day and the whole year.
 You will be surprised at the good it will do you.
 You will know more and spend less than ever before, for when you buy you will buy with that kind of knowledge that makes 8 dollar yield one hum dred cents plus in service.
 Turn over a new 1eaf-to the success page.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30

Of Miss Sarah Powell. eldest daughter of the late General Powell, to Fred ericIz O. Ingram of Seattle, Wash was announced. Miss Powell resided in New London when her father, then Major Powell, was in charge of the United States engineers office.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30

The American branch of the Asso- citation for International Cancellation is to take a party of $ ;hool teachers next summer on a tour of South Amer ica. The association thus hopes to de- velop intellectual and so@iaI relations with the Latin American people of the southern republics.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30

Norwich is an honest city. A Mon day would-be customer sat for ten min utes in a Main street store. the owner of which left it in charge of a boy while he went to the bank. The boy went out on an errand. but the val uable stock was undisturbed. and the customer held the fort till the owner returned.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30

Daniel J. Kelly of Deep River, known to local political workers, has been ap- pointed a clerk in the state treasurcT's office, and will begin service today (Tuesday). He takes the place ot w. L. Barnard who has been transform ed to per diem service.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30

When the Improvements at the John son home are completed. it is under stood that the vacancy in the house hold there will be filled by the admis- sion of a former matron Mrs Erastus Gardner. The Home accommodates eleven.