Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-01


 Minstrel Show-Express Agent Re-
 signs-Mrs. H. N. Wilbur Breaks
 Her Arm.
 The Connecticut Teachers associa- ton has decided to continue the fight for a pension system. Dr. w. H. Perry, superintendent of the schools of Ston- in9tOn, is 3 member of the executive committee and will no doubt work ear- nestly and diligently for the cause.
 X reception was rendered MT. and Mrs. Frank R. Wheelers at Hartford in honor of his acceptance of the CInce Of principal of the American School for the Deaf in that city About 115 were present. Mir. and Mrs. Wheeler have already made many pleasant friend ships during their residence in Hart ford
 William Gardiner of Washington, who has been in Norwich on business, came here and called on his sister this week. Mr. Gardner is 72 years of age.
 The Boy Scout movement in the borough is progressing and it is hoped that it will soon be under way here. Judge w. A. Breed, Benjamin Cutler and Henry A. were chosen and Harry Ba-bcock as treasurer. This was done at the last meeting.
 Wrenched His Ankle.
 William Edgar. when leaving the
 
 ject which caused him to wrench his left ankle. He will be laid up g few days.
 The minstrel show that was given Friday night by the Steamers proved big success, t being under the direc- ton of Thomas O'Connen which in- sured the public of a grand affair. Dancing followed.
 Halloween Gaieties.
 TY,IJ,--o,o,, ,,,77oJ, ,-, ct was heard on the streets and the pleasant time of once a year was en- toyed. Miss Prudence Hinckley enter tained a few giE1s of the eighth grade, Borough school, to a social at her home on Elm street during the afternoon, and refreshments were served. The parading by the younger set of the town was done as usual and all seem ed to enter into the spirit of the fun. Capt Benjamin Chesebro has return ed from an extended fishing trip and has brought in many barrels of mack 1 erel. MT. and Mrs Thomas J. Gearity re- turned Friday to the borough from a i weeks trip to Philadelphia and Wash l ington. Rowayton, Conn. Antone and Manuel Clay left town ! Friday night for New York and will 1 said this Saturday for Galveston, Tex, l where they will spend the winter fish, 1 ing. Miss Annie M. Denison is in New 1 port, where she will remain with MT. l and Mrs. F. D. Thayer until the mar | riage of their daughter Anita, which i is to take place Nov. 18th. The members of St. Marys church 1 are planning to hold whist.
 Express Agent Going to Navy.
 Leon N Leavittl who has been in l charge of the Adams Express office in 1 the borough since Sept. 15, has sent in his resignation and will enter the navy, 1 where he has previously seen service 1 for four years. James Gilmore, who has been assisting in the office, finish l ed his work Friday night and will leave 1 for Perth Amboy for i visit with his sister, and will later go l to Providence. where he will continue in the express business.
 Sale Cleared $60.
 At the ruiumage sale held by the Ia dies of the Village Improvement society and the house committee of the library Thursday evening Ruth chapter, No. Al, Q. E. S, held their regular meet ing in the Masonic hall and at the next meeting initiation will be held, with refreshments.
 improving Building.
 A. w. Wilbur is erecting a two- story structure on his land on Cliff street The lower floor will be used by MT Wilbur as 2, bottling place for his spring water business and the up- { per part win be a tenement.
 R. Oliver Bradley of Stonington, who is under treatment at the Norwich hos pital is improving.
 Frank Lee has rented the Smith house on Cutler and Elm streets and will with his family reside there. Mrs. 1 Joseph Adams and sons will occupy part of the house with them.
 John s. Silver is i'll at his home on Oak street.
 New Electric Motor.
 A new electric motor has been in- stalled at Calvary Episcopal church and will be used in place of the water moter that has formerly been used on the organ.
 James T. Palmer, who has been con- filed to his home at WeQueteQuock by a sprained ligament in his left leg, is improving
 Elected Delegates.
 At a meeting of the executive coun- cil of the Baptist Bible school Supt. 6. Fl. Tillinghast and Asst. Supt. Mrs. O. E. PendIetOn were elected delegates to attend the Connecticut. state Sun day school convention Of the. Baptist Connecticut State Sunday School asso~ citation to be held tn Norwich Nov 3, 4 and 5.
 g 12 Pound Turtle in Trap.
 Robert Vincent of North Water street one of the high school boys, has steel traps sef in the loWlands near Red brook. Tn his hunt for wood chucks and muskrats he visited his