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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
KEEP FINISHING COMPANY GOING
Indicated Will be Plan of Proposal From Creditors Com mttee-Treasurer Jerome Has Signed Agreement Norwich Banks Hold None of Corporations Paper

extensions. ba nkruptcy proceedings, receivership. dissolution, liquidation, reofganization or other measures whatsoever as to the committee may seem advisable.
 The creditors agree that the commit tee shall in addition to all of the pow CTS granted or conveyed or to be in piled from the provisions hereof, have full power and authority for and on behalf of the creditors to ask. demand collect, accept and retain any and all moneys, securities or properties, which may at any time become payable ol available to the creditors to any com position or offer proposed by or on be- half of the company, and to %eceive tn. aVallS thereof. The committee is Q institute, maintain and defend any and all actions or proceedings at law, or in equity, including bankruptcy. bank ruptey and insolvency proceeding, which may in any wise or manner re- late to or affect the same. and to con- sent to any order, judgment or decree in any such action or proceeding. If bankruptcy proceedings shall be com meneed by or against the company the committee shall file in their own names or in the names of the several creditors proofs of claim and to votA upon the same for all purposes, and to collect and receive all dividends paid thereon; to grant any extension or ex- tensions to the company for the pay ment of it's obligations to the creditors. but not beyond the 18th day of Sep tember, 1913
 The committee Is also to pass upon. approve and ratify in form and sub stance and to adopt any and all plans of readjustment, reorganiza tion, nqu.- dation or dissolution which to the committee shall seem wise; to settle and adjust any and all disputes be- tween the parties to this agreement, tc prescribe any rules or regulations for it's own government and to fill any vacancies in the committee which may result either from death, Pesfgnat tion, or otherwise. The costs. expenses. reasonable compensation and obligations of the committee in So far as the same shall not be met by the shall be a first charge and lien upon all funds and property in the possession or control of the committed hereunder.
 No Paper Held Here.
 In recent statement on the 1nan cial status of the company it was said that it's notes were held largely by banks in New England. Tuesday 1t was stated by the Norwich banks that none of them held any of the com pany's paper
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

New York despatch under date Of Tuesday states:
 That action will be taken to insure the continued operation of the plants of the United States Finishing com pany, while fully protecting the inter- ests of creditors, is indicated by pre- liminary documents just sent out hy the creditors. committee, acting through Latson, Tamblyn & Pickhard. attorneys. The statement follows:
 The request recently issued for an extension of the obligations of this company, while generally granted by the banks. has led to an interchange of views with reference to the entire situation At the request of a number of the banks holding the obligations oi this company, the undersigned haze consented to act as creditors com lnittee in order that such action as may be ultimately taken be formulated advisedly, with a full knowledge of t!le situation. and by the united action of all of the banks involved. Mr. Bausher has been requested to contribute his cooperation from the standpoint or the merchant. having no personal in terest in the affairs of th- company A creditors agreement has been prepared Vesting in this committee power to acr in the interest of all. Accountants are now examining the affairs or the com pdny under the immediate direction of the committee and detailed report . i'll shortly be available In the mean time no purchases are made by tile company. no payments are made. and no contracts or obligations entered irto except by and with the know ledge and approval of the committee You are invited to participate in this movement by executing the agreement in question, to the end that concerted action by all of the banks may be as- sured. a definite plan for the future may be evolved with equality of treat ment toward all, and that all appre lao of h 0tx nr nay be allayed throughout the trade A copy of this agreement is enclosed
 Text of Agreement.
 The agreement, which Treasurer Jerome has signed for the company, says in part. that the company $ largely indebted to various persons and corporations, and it is deemed de sirabIe by the creditors holding its written obligations for the payment of money to promptly organize for their mutual advantage and protection and for the collection or satisfactory ad- just stment of such obligations, either enforcement of the same, as sent to the continuance of business,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
DANCING CLASS RECEPTION
 WITH COTILLION
At MiIier's Academy-Bonquet of Roses Presented to Mrs. H. T. Mill Ter

One of the pretty receptions of the season was that given Tuesday eve ming for the Wednesday, afternoon dancing class of Professor Herbert T. Miller at his academy on Oak street, where the members of the class de- lighted their parents and friends with their proficiency in the programme of eight numbers, ending with a cotil- Hon
 Those who received were Mrs. Henry F. Ulmer Mrs. Edward G. Andrews, and Miss Marion A. Cranska. who has march which opened the programme and in which twenty couples partici- pated was gracefully led by Master Jonathan Lathrop Johnson and Miss Martha PoIlick, Master Edward Court ney Andrews and Miss Christine Sul- livan. The class officers for the eve ming were
 Master of ceremonies, Jonathan La throp Johnson; aides. Arthur Ruffell Lamb, Clifford Colby Dat, Robert Ebenezer Johnson. William Alexander Kicker, Richard Webster Arnold. comprised the programme: March Le Reve, Syracuse. one-step, Saratoga lanciers.t march-two-step, The Os- tende, The Tango, Yankee Boy.
 During the evening Mrs. Miller was completely taken by surprise when presented her a beautiful bouquet of pink roses on behalf of the class. Later while the refreshments were being served Mrs. Miller gracefully acknowledged the pretty gift.
 The latter part of the evening was by William Alexander Kicker and Miss Rosalyn Cranska. Mrs. H. M Pollock and Miss Cranska presided at the fla yor table.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

1etaary and treasurer showed the club in a prosperous condition, carrying over a balance of between $500 and $500 and having a membership of 1S2 The deaths of five members during the year were noted, William A Breed Charles K. Whitney, Walter H. Potter. George F. Bard and Irving J. Clifford
 The ehaiFmen of the standing com nittees made reports. The following officers were elected: President. Ar thur E. Story: vice president, Will l.. Stearns; secretary, Frank H. Fess: treasurer, Leonard P. Church. The last two were re-elections. Charles H. Phelps was re- elected auditor and the following directors for three years were elected Noah Rogers, Albert J. Bailey. H. M. Lerou.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
PRESIDENT WILSON
 TO BE VACCINATEL.
Mrs. Wilson and Three Daughters Un
 derwent It Yesterday

Washington, March 25.-Everybo1 1y at the White House, including Presi- dent Wilson, members of his family, aides, clerks, servants and donesI1cs, about 150 in all. are to be vaccinateo as a precaution against smallpox, White House physicians began the " ork today, vaccinating Mrs Wilson and the three daughters. Tomorrow the president and Secretary Tumulty are to submit to the operation.
 Though there have been few eases of smallpox discovered in the public buildings of the national capital, it did not become known until today that the parents of domestic employed at the White House had the disease
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
Choir Boys Sang Carols.

In accordance with their usual GUS tom P members of the boys choir of the Christ Episcopal church, under the direction of William F. Habekotte sang carols at the home of various church memb bers on Easter morn In the past the boys have taken breakfast at the church, but this year were entertained at breakfast at the home of one of the ladies of the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
Broadway Put on Probation.

Attorney Albert J. Bailey presided as Justice at the Norwich state hos- pital Tuesday morning when Grand Juror Joseph F. Carpenter presented Oramel Broadway of Hallville on q charge of failing to support his wife and five children. The accused plead ed guilty and was sentenced to 80 days in jail and fined costs amounting to $36, He was placed on probation, promising to support the family. Broadway was arrested in Providence Monday and passed Monday night in the station house. He was formerly a m0tornaan fff this cfty
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
HAD REVOLVER AND
 LONG BIADEE KNIFE. Michael Feraeo, Arrested for Erbez- element, Liable to Other Charge.

Michael F'eraco. charged with em- bezzlement was arrested on Tuesday evening about, o'clock on North Main street in the neighborhood of the Mar guerite building. by Sergeant John H. Kane.
 When searched at the police station a revolver and a large knife. with a blade from three to five inches long, were found on him. These make him liable to be charged with carrying concealed wea pons.
 Constable H. E. Draper is the com p1ainant on the embezzlement charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
in Memory of Miss He.kins.

At the Central Baptist Bible school S25 for the Alaska mission field was voted and the same was to be in AefH- ory of the late Miss Carrie F. Hop kips. The Alaska missions were a field which enlisted her special iRter- est and support.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
ROUND TABLE MET
 AT NORWICH TOWN. Miss WattIes Was Host in congrega ticnaI Church Chapel.

For the meeting of the. Norwich Round Table on Tuesday Miss Mary A. Wattles was the hostess, and the meeting was held in the chapel of the Cor ngregationa1 church at Norwich Town, with g large attendance. The well written papers. were by Rev H. J. Wyckoff, upon The Monroe Doctrine and it's Application, and by Mrs. Eliz- abeth B, Davis upon The Visits of Sec retaries Root and Knox to Central and South American Republics. The en- joyable music for the evening was by Theodore Sterry, violin, and Miss cieiiy a
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
GEU. KIRKLAND RESIGNS
 FROM PARDON BOARD,
Governor Has Accepted Resignation,
 Says Hartford Report.

The resignation of General Edward Harland as one of the members of the board of rardons has been presented to Gov. Baldwin, and has been accept ed, according to a Hartford report on Tuesday evening.
 General Harland. who has been con fined to the house for several days with severe cold, but is improving, said Tuesday evening that he had sent in his resignation. but had not yet heard what action had been taken on it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
FOR NEW LONDON
 HARBoR APPROPRIATION
Delegation from Here Was at Work
 at aCpital.

Tuesday there were delegations from Norwich and New London at the state capitol in the interests of the original bill for the New London harbor ap- propriation, and today the working forces favorable to the measure will be greatly augmented. The indications are that the repeal bill will be defeat ed, but of course such matters are never decided until after the vote is oa Sf
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
TORNADO IN ARKANSAS.
Several Reported kiIied-FIoods De
 stroy Homes and Crops.

Leslie. Ark, March 25.-A torna1y eight miles southwest of Leslie last night killed Mrs John Souders and seriously injured John Souders and his son William and James Trieste, his wife and three children
 At Rumely five are reported killed and several injured. Couriers today sought aid, saying there was much suffering in the mountains. Hom es and crops were damaged, streams are al flood and bridges gone.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
Board of Trade Men Want Tickets.

Ae the Board of Trade luncheon on Monday President Macpherson an- noLnced that the demand for tickets for the Boar of Trade banquet was so large that it was of great importance thai every one wanting ticket should let the secretary know today, as the banquet attendance promised to ex- ceed all reeeI ds.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
"A Smiling
 Kitchen Makes a Happy Cook
By JOHN P. F'ALLON

This statement was made by a prominent New York merchant a year ago upon the occasion Of his March Heuseware Sale.
 4 smiling kitchen Is one ia which there is place for it's place It is also one in which you will find a complete outfit of utensils and labor -sav- ing and time saving devices that have changed 'poor luck" cooking into assured success aI- ways.
 Every kitchen should be smiling because the smile is reflected in the dishes that are prepared there. Every cook should be happy because hap piness and contentment are es- sential to good cooking.
 Put 8 smile in your kitchen that won't come off by rep1ea ishiRg your stock of utensils with bright new pans, kettles, baking tins. bread and eaks mix and the hume other things best known te the cook.
 Read the advertisements :n THE BULLETIN closely and constantly every day and see how Norwich merchants can help you to make Smiling find many opportunities to RHr- chase the things you need at a big saving.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
Cash Register Plant Afire.

Cincinnati. March 25.-A telephone m message from Pheneten at S.10 o'clock tonight said that the vast National Cash Register plant at Dayton is re- ported to be fire. The streets of Dayton are said to be full of dead horses and ether animals.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
Fire With No Damage.

The auto chemical from the Cen- tral station and Chemical No at the Falls responded to a telephone call for fire in the home of Frank Besik in the Cunningham block. IS 1-2 Lafay- cite street, shortly after o'clock Tuesday morning. A quantity of wood left in an oven was on fire, but was quickly put out with a little chemical There damage
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
ARcANUM CLUB ANNUAL.
Arthur E. Story Elected President--- ex Presperous Year Shown.

Following a banquet at e.30 o'clock, for which a fine menu was served in the clubhouse, the annual meeting of the Arcanum club was held on Tues day evening at 8 o'clock. Vice Presi- dent Arthur E. Story presided in th3 absence of President Frederick Sym ington. The annual reports of the sec
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
w. J. keatina Comforts ble.

William J. Keating of Manchester. N. H. travelling salesman, who was injured in the train wreck at Jewett City Monday was reported as resting comfortable at the Baekus Hospital early this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
PERSONAL.

 Rev. E. s. Worcester was in Hart ford on Tuesday.
 Miss Bertha E. Ramage of New Brit city.
 Miss Helen Goodman of Groton at tended the Sodality ball in Norwich Monday evening.
 Mrs. Thomas Moran has returned to Middlefield. Conn. from visit with her daughter in Norwich.
 Mrs. Jenny w Barker of Uncasvil.e has been in Stonington, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. James H. Weeks
 Myron R Prentice and son, Richard k. Prentice, Of Sachem street passed Monday in Boston and Cambridge.
 Mrs. NJ. D. Willard of Rockwell street is spending the week with friends in Hartford and New Britain
 Mrs. II. $. R1aekmar returned Tues day from New York. where she has been visiting her son. Dr. John Black mar.
 George A.. Harris. a stpdeut at the military academy at sa kton's River, Vt, is spending the vacation with rela- tiyes in East Norwich.
 Miss Adeiine Coughlin and Miss Fssie Popham of Fitchville have re turned after spending a few days with pr. and Mrs. H. $. Reynolds of New Haven.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Marquis re- turned this week to Brooklyn. N. Y.. Mrs. Marquis having spent ten days here with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. D. B. Talbot.
 Paul s. Riclletts, who is employed by the General Electric compan", spent Easter with his parents in Nor wich. He left for his home in Sehe nectady Tuesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

The Morgan property below Thames vile is being cleared of trees and uu- derbrush,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

Levi p. Mertea .s asseeg&ea iTapfsY- tng.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26
Get Your Suit Early!

The best dressed men us- ually look at clothes early, and one of the best reasons for their good appearance is be- cause they come here early and get their pick of the best that can be shown them.
 We have a great stock of Suits for men and boys, and we hope you'll come and see it early, even if you don't buy anything.
 Let us show you Suits and Overcoats for men made for us by Hart Schaffner & Marx at $2O. to $25., then you can look at others at lower prices or more, just as you please, and our Suits for Boys in blue serge or fancy weaves, Nor folk styles, at $5. to $S.
 We'll do exceptionally well for you at any price.
 HATS - SHIRTS
 NFCKWEAP
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

WHEN you want to put your busi- dium better than through the adyer tis- ing columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

Prominent Yale men in Connecticut being invited to Louisville, Kentucky to attend a big meeting of the asso- clated Western Yale clubs May 2 and
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

Books recently received at the Peck library include ex-President Eliot's S Education For Efficiency and the List Of American 18th Century News papers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

Clarence L. Webster who died at Greenwich hospital of injuries ob- tained at the electric plant in Green wich was a brother of Burt w Web ster of Holland.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

Local Greeks are close readers of the newspapers these days, especially since the assassination of King George, whose work for his country they gratefully praise.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

William Henderson is breaking in as conductor on the Groton and Ston- ington line of the Norwich and Vest erly Traction company
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

Richard Lamont predicts that or the twenty eighth the weather will bt cold and remain so, with more or les: storm accompanying the change un- til the third of next month
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-26

The latest edict for the post office in Groton is that there will be no call boxes at that office. There are 147 lock boxes in the office
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-22
MILAN OFFICE
BUILDING OPEN
HANDSOME STRUCTURE COM.
PleTEo AND OPEN FOR
BUSINESS.
Beautiful Entrance Constructed and
Building 10 Equipped With all
Modern conve nienees.

The new annex TO the r. b. Nc.
Lain heirs block al the corner OF
Market and Twelfth streets is open
for business. The new building is
one OF the most modern and up-to-
date in the city and adds much to
the business district. II. b. McLain.
who superintended the construction
OF the building has left nothing IN
done TO make the building as SAM.
tary and modern as II was possible
10 do. and those who have visited
the building are loud in their praise
OF the work done.
The building connects with the
Market street corner building by
separate entrances on each floor, and
special sliding fire doors have been
constructed that in case of fire only
one structure would be in danger.
The doors are so arranged that they
VIII close automatically II fire breaks
out.
The entrance TO the building is on
Twelfth street through a handsome
lobby. The lobby is finished in
marble. tile and bronze and a large
elevator mas been installed. ON the
east side Of the lobby a cigar and
newspaper stand is TO be installed
and directly in the rear Is the en-
trance TO The Ben Neuhardt haber-
dashery. This portion OF the build
ing has been handsomely finished IN
mahogany and Is considered one or
the most handsome business rooms
in the city
The second and third floors Of the
building are handsomely finished. the
hoors being OF maple. which adds
much TO the otherwise beautiful ap-
pearance. Thirty-tve large and com
modious rooms have been located IN
the building. and all can be reached
from hall that extends all around
the building with court in the cen
ter from which light is furnished TO
the Railways. There are only three
rooms in the new addition that have
not an outside or street exposure.
On the top floor Of the building
photographer Griffin has furnished a
modern studio. which is considered
FAR ahead OF any other like place IN
the state. His finishing and develop
ing rooms are in the basement OF
the building and are equipped with
the most modern apparatus.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-22
TURF EXCHANGE CASE MAY
GO BEFORE CORNERSTONE

u IS said that when the Turf Ex.
change operators ~ Fulton get
through with the States attorney they
VIII have scrap coming with the
county commissioners. II IS claimed
mat the town OF Fulton haa not the
power 10 grant licenses 10 any gaming
house. saloon or any such places. and
mat tho granting 81 such without per.
mission o. the board or special priv
iego ~ The State is against the law.
that their charter would be IN danger
just what the outcome OF this will be
cannot he stated 40 this time. as little
is being said
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-22

Tho Mutual LIE Insurance GO OF
Row York Schmulhsoh bmidiu
George Baird. Manager.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-22
UNION SERVICES

The First ana Second Presbyterian
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-22
CAMPAIGN
For Members Of Associated Charities
WIFI Be Brought 20 close
This Afternoon.

The campaign which has been
vaged FOR the last two weeks by tho
membership committee o' the AlsocI
ated Charities for now members viii
be brought 10 successful close This
afternoon. when a meeting OF tho cam
palm committee will bo held IN tho
headquarters ~ the association. on
the third floor % rho Board ~ Trade
building A. this meeting 200 0f Tho
chairmen NJ rho zen different dIv.r..r.
~ The committee uIu make their ra.
ports. and "a complete Hs' ~ tho new
members and fho amount ~ mono.
collected VIII Doe compiled fccorfIrr
~ all reports. The campaign BIAS been
perhaps ON" ~ tho most success. fuI
membership campaign carried Yuf 600
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-22
POLICE COURT
Family Rows and Drunks Made VI
List % Offenders VINO Faced
Judge Jordan.

Glen Ebherts ~ 3ollaire. was hand
el f.r and costs or .Y dap ye-t.rIly
morning IU police court flr fIn low.
I'nI and mean practice of following
"ta pulling ~ This stunt ou frn 90.
Hrl. Thur day evening when Dmrrr
iIrfrrf0n found him and clrfod hIs
n.te tl the city building joe wa.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-22

and the First and Second United Pres.
bti"fian churches will unite I'm q
union Thanksgiving service In the
Wrist United Presbyterian church on
IMAM kse.rius oaF. November q. at
l'.f' o'iccs %. m. The sermon wifi
hc preached ty tho Rev Charles ID
robinson d. ID. pastor OF the First
7 nltcd Presbyterian church The of.
fcring will be for tho benefit OF the
children Home 81 this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-22

tho history ~ tho organization The
members % tho various committee
have been laboring very faithfully
every day. and they are very wei
pleased with the results Of their labor
Tor the past two weeks The list of
new members may IN all probability
DO announced This afternoon az fhe
meeting