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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
FuNE ERALS.
Mrs. Elizaheth Park.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Park was held Thursday afternoon from the Baptist church in Preston City, and many were in attendance. The ser vices were conducted by Rev Lernuel ". F'rink of Norwich. who paid a trib- ute to the life of the deceased. Dur ing the services Jesus, Lover of My Soul, was sung by the church choir. offered at the home of her nephew, Philip Warrington. The bearers were Allen Burdick, Benjamin. F. Bentley, Appleton Main and Robert Peckharl1. Burial was in the Preston City ceme- tery and a comnittai service was read at the grave by Rev. MT. FTink. Henry Allen & Son had charge of the ar Fangements.
 The deceased was es years old and one of the oldest, if not the oldest per son in town. She was born in GFis- wold, but had lived in Preston 72 years. She died at her nephews, Philip Yer Fington's, and was tenderiy cared for in her last sickness by her niece, Sa- rah StarkweatIer. She was twice mar ried, first to William Briggs and the last time to Orrin Park, both formerly woman, true to every trust committed to her care She was a member of the Preston City Baptist church and was a true follower of her blessed Master. She was woman of modest preten- lions, but possessed decided eonvie- tions. Her life was filled with kind deeds for others.
 Gladys D. Whitmarsh.
 The funeral of Gladys D. Whitnaarsh was held at 2.3o o'clock Thursday af- ternoon from the home of her par ents. No. 22 Mulberry street, on the east side, Rev. P. c. Wright conduct ing the services. There were many beautiful floral forms The bearers were Charles P. Ergler. q. Curtfss Hull, John Hull and Lewis S. Hull. R11riaI was in the family plot in the Peauetanuck cemetery, where a com initial service was conducted by Rev. MT. Wright. Funeral Director e. c. Grant had charge of the arrangements.
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buildings and do grading and drain- ing of the land.
 Jeremiah Sullivan and wife of New ! London have entered suit against Raymond J. Jodoin for $10,0G0 dam ages for injuries in an automobile ac- cfdent in Norwich on Ost. 19, 1912, when an automobile driven by MT. Sullivan and another driven by MT. Jodeins son collided on North Main street near the Marguerite corner
 Suit for $5s030 damages is brought by Martha Whitcomb of New London against the Connecticut company for injuries received in New London on the evening of Sept. 4th, 1912. when she was getting off a trolley car near Montauk avenue and Wiuetts avenue. The complaint alleges that through the fault of the conductor or motorman the car was started too soon. while she was in the act of alighting, with the result that she was thrown down, badly bruised and injured so that she required medical attendance.
 Desertion since June list, 1908 is the ground upon which Emma M. Thomas of New London brings suit for divorce from Herman J. Thomas of Boston. They were married July g., 1907, and the plaintiff asks to resume her maiden name of Ernma M. Mo Donald
 All the suits are returnable at the January term of court
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Picture,

VdQGSVIuS Sf1G WoIton FtCtQrSS.
 A pleasing bill of vaudeville and mo- ton pictures is offered for the last half of the week at the Auditorium, and Thursdays large audiences showed ey- cry evidence of unstinted approval of the programme. Musical Irving, the harmonious gypsy, has a novel act, rendering pleasing selections on novel instruments, with novel scenic and electrical effects. Frank Howard, the well known minstrel, composer of many familiar songs, renders number of entertaining song hits, displaying "a pleasing tenor voice. The third number, presented by the Five Pirose- coils, is one of the biggest and most clever juggling acts which has struck Norwich in a long time. The number winds up in whirlwind style with lamps, tables. chairs, dishes and wear ing apparel all ying through the flying through theaar at once, with never a mishap
 Well selected motion pictures back up the excellent vaudeville
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
SOCIALIST PARTY.
Enjoyable Programme with Auction
 That Paid Expenses.

Local Norwich Socialist party held it's first social of the year Thursday evening in the Stead block. A goodly number were present and enjoyed the following programme:
 Musical selection by Socialist string band; song, The Bells, Morris Taft; recitation, Psalm of Life. Eugene Car roll; song, Sing Me to Sleep, Mrs. Burnham; clog dance, Mr. Burnilam; song, The Forge, Morris Taft: reeita- tien, The Worker, Alexis Ruaaitis; Socialist song, Bring Back My Money, Albert Boardman. with all joining in chorus; recitation, Tom Mann's Ad- dress to Soldiers, Eugene Carrail; rec itation, The Ghost, Gladys BuFnham; recitation. The Button of Red, Albert Roardman; musical selections by string band.
 While refreshments were being en- joyed copies of Poe's The Bells and Goldsmith's Deserted Village were auc- tfoned off, from which more than enough money was realized to pay ex- penses,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
PERSONAL.

Frank Maynard of Mckinley avenue who has been seriously ill., is slowly improving.
 Edward Jillson has returned from visit with his mother, Mrs Edward Jillson. at Essex.
 At East Iaddam Mir. and Mrs James Manwarrins are entertaining Mrs. Rob ert Manwarring of Norwich
 Norwich. after visit to MT. and Mrs. A. z. Brown at Quiambaug.
 Miss Gertrude Maynard of Mckinley avenue, who has been confined to her home by illnesss is now able to be out.
 Merwin W. Aultman, a former in structor at the Norwich Free academy is spending several days with local friends.
 Norwich relatives hear that MT. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Chapman, now To- cated in England, spent their Christ mas in Paris.
 Miss Grace A. Baton of Providence has been spending several days with her mother, Mrs. l.. A. Baton, of Church street.
 Miss Emma Neumann of New Lon don spent New Years at her home, f sn Baelsus hospital nurses training school. Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. John G. Reid and son Stewart, of Meshantieut, R. l.. have been spending the holidays with MT. and Mrs Joseph A. George.
 Mrs Mary J. Robertson has returned to Quaker Hill from two weeks spent with her daughter, Mrs. Walter H. Woodwork of Montville Center.
 Misses Kate and Lillian Cruttenden of Norwich have closed their cattage at Crescent Beach and have gone to New Haven to spend the winter.
 Deacon George R. Saunders has been acting as care taker at thee Morse place, East Great Plain. while MT. and Mrs. N. E. Morse were visiting their daughter in Holyoke. Mass, for ten days.
 Louis N. Brainard of 20 Mechanic street was taken suddenly i'll with an organic trouble Wednesday evening, Dr. John ". Callahan finding his ill., ness much like that which affected his brother, Judge NJ, V. Brainard of Montville, who died within the year. On Thursday his condition was some what improved
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
sEDeWick RELIEF CORPS
 CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
Holiday Season Was Observed With
 Pleasing Programme

The annual Christmas entertainment for the Sedgwick Relief corps members was held Thursday evening at the Buckingham Memorial and furnished 8 highly enjoyable programme for about 75 of the members who attended. The rooms were prettily decorated with red and Christmas bells.
 The programme was as fOllOWS- Pl- ano solo, Miss Eleanor Doty; recitation, Mrs. Alice Peale; piano solo, Mrs. Per- sis Vars; vocal solo, Miss Hazel Ban field; German recitation, Mrs, Dorothea Baicom; recitation, Mrs. Grace Man ming: tro song in German. Du, du liegstin mein Herzen, Mrs. Baleom, Mrs. Marie Disque and Mrs. Annie L. Rawson; recitation. Mrs. Grace Man nipg; piano solo, Miss Hazel Ranfieid.
 This programme was followed by a supper, served by a eom1nittes consist ing of Mrs. Gertrude Johnson (chair man), Mrs. Ida R. Greene, and Mrs. Marie Disaue assisted by number Of others of the members.
 In the latter part of the evening dancing was enjoyed and Miss Hazel Banfield gave the Sailors Hornpipe.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
INSPECTION OF WORK. Grand Scribe Pearsons Attended Con- vocation of Franklin Chapter at Ma sonic Temple.

At the convocation of Franklin chapter, No 4, R. A. M, Thursday evening at the Masonic Temple, Grand Scribe Harry S. Pearsons of Bridge part was present for an inspection of work. which was in the Mark Master degree as exemplified by Excellent High Priest Louis H. Geer and officers of the chapter. The convoeation was also attended by Past Grand High Priests Gilbert L. Hewitt and George A Kies The visiting officer was in- troduced by Past Grand High Priest Hewitt At the close of the work he complimented the council upon the ex- eeIlent manner in which the degree has been exemplified. The evening concluded with a banquet at the tenn T1le
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. James Gieasen.

Catherine c. Mccarthy, widew of James Gleason, passed away in her home at 50 School street about l o'clock Wednesday afternoon, follow ing few days illness with pneumo- nia.
 Mrs. Gleason, who was TO years of age. had passed most of her life in this city. On June 1, 1878, she was in St. Mary,s church by Rev. Peter M. Kennedy. MT. Gleason passed away about 25 years ago. and two daughters of Mir. and Mrs Gleason died about Is years ago, within six months of each other. They were the only children.
 The deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. Conrad Wolfe and Mrs Jeremiah Drfs- coll of Norwich Town, and a brother,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
WHIST GIVEN BY
 CATHOLIC WoMAN'S CLUB. Forty Tables Were Piayed-Six Prizes Givea-MusieaI Prosramns.

ed pleasant whist Thursday evening in T. A. B. hall, and forty tables were played. Prizes were awarded as follows: Ladies-F1rst, Mrs. LavaIlee, Al, fancy apron; second, Mrs. Lewis, Ss, salad bowl; third, Miss Mary Mack, 3s, cut glass dish Men-First, T Leary, 36, box cigars; second. Charles Lee, 33, brass cigar tray, third, Charles Smith, 3s, pack cards.
 Pleasing selections were rendered by John Shea, violin. and Miss May Shea, piano. The committee in charge of the affair was composed by Mrs. Jeremiah Sullivan ichairman), Mrs John Bow man, Airs. Patrick Cassidy, Mrs Alex ander Jordan, Mrs James Carey, Mrs. James Crawford, Mrs Abner Hill. Mrs. A Kilrey, Mrs. F Diggifls. Mrs. R. Hagerty, Mrs. John Lavallee, Mrs. o. Caron, Mrs Maurice Kelly, Mrs George Mansfield, Miss Agnes Conlan.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
Entertained Book Club.

Mrs. c. c. Elwell entertained the Mt Carmel Book club Monday after noon. The paper of the afternoon was by Miss Emms Dickernan on The Church in South America. The Misses bers of the club who are in town for the holidays, were guests of the host ess- charming luncheon was served by Mrs. ElweI1 at the close of the pro- gramme.-New Haven Register
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
ON cHILpREN'S
 AND MATERNITY WARD
Backus Hospital Superintendent Haa
 One in Preparation.

Superintendent F. Leon Hutchins of the Baclzus hospital is preparing g new pamphlet especially describing the maternity and childrens wards. which are in the addition to the hospital which was opened last spring. The pamphlet is to be gotten up in at tractive form with a number of pie lures of the wards.
 In connection with the recent reno yations at the hospital the old cor rugated rubber floor coverings used in the corridors and other places have been largely rePIacer by a plain-sur- faced rubber, which is considered much easier to keep clean and dusted and consequently great improvement from a sanitary point of view.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
Stanley eypsy Family in Fire.

The Stanley gypsy family. which is knewH here because it stayed on the East Side one winter, lost one horse and dozen wagons by fire in a barn Wednesday evening in New Haven, Eleven other horses were gotten out safely when the fire was discovered shortly before midnight by Elmer Culver son of the owner The loss is estimated at sa,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
AT THE DAVIS.
Vaudeville and Photo Plays.

For the last part of the week the Davis produced a bill of sparkling vaudeville, aceentuated with an enter taining selection Of photo plays, which theater One of the real strong man acts is put on by Maximus & Co.,, who works with 8 handsome special stage set and an assistant who min many a laugh Maximus does most of his work with a barbell. besides posing to show his remarkable physi- cal development. Kelley & Davis coon comedians" producing a turn that is full of good fun and exhibits some clever dancing by the two per formers.
 war drama full of excitement and in terest as the feature reel Of the bill
 Get Rich Quick WaIIinsford.
 The Conan comedy Get-Rich- Quick Waliingford delighted large audience at the Davis Broadway theatre Thurs day evening All the characters are cleveyE portrayed and the brilliant wit nd hurnor of J. Rufus WaIling ford sin the person of Daniel Hall and of lis colleague, Bia ackie Daw, make tn play one long laugh from start to finish The life of the whole play lies in the ready manner in which these two solve every problem in their i'm possible. game of bluff, evolving from two brilliant crooks into legitimate millionaires. La Yarn Titus as Blackie DaW proves an able pal to WalIing- ford, carrying out the personality to perfection
 Maude Bancroft gets big hand for her bright interpretation of Fannie Jasper the stenogTapher and Dorothy Antel1 is entertaining as the light and frivolous Dorothy Welles. adorer of Blaekfe Daw. The boobs who are caught by the two principals and who finally acquire fortune through Wal lingford and DaW, are well cast and provide unending amusement
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
Methodist Pastors to Meet.

Today the sub districts of the Meth odists pastors will hold meeting in Willimantic under the direction of the Evangelistic commission. Rev. c. Harley Smith, pastor of the Federal Street Methodist Episcopal church,rep- fesentative from the commission, will be present
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
Has Skating Pond Ready.

The golf club has had satisfactory experience with flooding their tennis courts at the Trading Cove clubhouse to provide for a skating pond. Four inches of water is ready for ice-T -Tnak- ing weather
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03

Art students have been appraised that art. organized by the Association of American Painters and Sculptors, is to have it's official opening on Feb. Is, and continue day and evening until armery, New York
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
EnIi.tment for Third Co.

The Third company. Coast Artillery, had its regular meeting for drill on Thursday evening at the AFmory. There was also one enlistment. Officers school will be held at the Armory to- night, with Captain Andrus in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
Breach Of the Peace.

Frank Harty and Michael Kelly were arrested on Bath street Thursday nisht by Sergeant John Kane They got into difficulty over something and were taken to police headquarters, charged with breach of the peace
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03

Henry Hitler of Boiling Springs, Pa., who has completed his Tooth year, drove one of the eld-t time Genestoga wagons between Pittsburg and Phila deiphfa to transport merchandise dur jag the Civil war,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
Parcels Post at Baltic.

At the Baltic post office on the first day of parcels post there were 14 packages mailed. None was received from out of town for delivery in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
The F. 4. Wells Co.
 Good Clothes Store''

John Mccarthy, of Fitchville. She also leaves nieces and nephews- Mrs. Ciea- son was well known among the old residents of the city and will be kind " remembered by her many friends.
 John D. Baiiou.
 John D. RaIlou, Ansonia,s oldest lawyer died al his home Tuesday eve ming. Attorney Ballou, who had passed his 73rd year, suffered a stroke of par alysis in March 1881. He never fully recovered and some time afterward he retired from the active practice of his profession. Recently he was not seen on the streets very often and while able to get about, he remained al home most of the time 4 week or so ago he was com pelled to take to his bed and about 5-3o o'clock Tuesday eve ming the end came.
 Mir Bailou was born in KilIingly, May 2, 1888. He was the son of Fran cis Ballou. who came to the United States from Canada, and Charlotte Cook, whose ancestors settled in Con- necticut many years ago. He practiced law for several years in New Haven and in April, 1889. went to Ansonia.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03

rest of his life in an easier manner. For number of years he has also been quartermaster sergeant of the post. The responsibility and labor involved in the care of the post build ing was too taxing for a man of his years-83 years young, he calls it. so that he has decided to give up the active life that the position called for. He is to be congratulated upon the long and satisfactory service which he has been able to render for the post. To the many with whom Superinten- dent Stocking and the Buckingham Memorial have been inseparably asso- cfated in thought it will be a source of much regret to learn of his retire meut
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
incidents +, Society.

MT. ana Mrs. Albert T. Utley have returned from visit in Washington.
 Mrs. Guy Warner Eastnan or wash ington street is passing a feR days in New York. ..--..
 Miss Helen Huntington wsss given a shower this week by Alpha Gamma Sigma, and was presented A Madeira luncheon set. -sss.S-.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Robefts and little daughter have returned to New London, after a holiday visit Etth Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Haviiand.
 Thursday afternoon Miss Elizabeth Pullen of Lincoln avenue entertained at cards in honor of Miss Helen Att wood of Wauregan. who Is her gue@G There were five tables.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
RETiaEs AS SUPERINTENDENT
 OF BUCKINGHAM MEMORIAL
S. s. Stocking at Age of s3 Seeks Quieter Life After f5 Years of Ser vice.

S. S. Stocking, the genial snperin- tendeHt of the Buckingham m Memo rial, whose term of service in that po- sition has continued ever since the post took the premises about Is years ago. has retired and will enjoy the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-03
You Owe t Ia Your Health

if obliged to wear a Truss-to Y96E7i the latest up-to-d date model. Improved
 nents are constantly being made In Trusses as in other things and JuE stock will supply you with the imF proved kind. There's perfect fitting Truss for everyone who needs it. s-s..
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1913-05-23
NOTICE
Baptist Womea Of the General
Convention Of illinois.
Galesburg III. Jan. i, -

Galesburg. III ian. Is, -
Dear Co workers:
Our work for the past year IS over
the new year Is here and we are
living through the goodness Of
the Heavenly Father. As the
months are rolling swiftly by. we
must begin to think oi our state
meeting which will convene in
Aurora H.. in June. Last year
our president called for $500.
we raised that amount and over
this year the call Is for 5000.
We can II We will with God $
help raise It.
Remember the needle work
department. Thursday personal
effort money Friday Tag Day
for education. also collection Iog
aged ministers The circle ssis-
ing the largest amount OF money
will receive the b.autiful osnnes
Let the sisters OF lhc Mission
Circles begin now in easnsss wcgls
Let all new circles sake coUg~
age from last yesss work 20 DC
more this year. You that nave
no circles il pour churches or
ganize az once and help swell the
great army oil workers that arc
striving earnesily to spread the
gospel through n1ission work and
to upliit the race 70 a highes
standard shrough edncasiorsl
efforts.
Yours in tie work
Susie r Halle.
Cor Sec.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1913-05-23

unto you. For the simple reason
such an organization IS but
headless monster OF Monstrcsifies
whose faith cannot be asceftained
or rather which has no particular
faith: without Organization or
|order over-run with every sort Of
doctrine preached by almost all
sorts Of men without any tribunal
or ecclesiastical head by which
it could be purged Of error In
such body there may be pious
and religious men and TO my
mind there is but when men who
claim to be regular Baptist minis
ters clammering to mix up with
such moves, it is high time the
word OF God was being drawn on
them and say unto them; SO far
shalt thou 60 and no further.
Let such men as Drs. Thomas
Fisher. Gray. Francis. Mathess
Borden. Cole. Washington. Alli-
son, Knowles. Armsted. Murrel
Mason, Dorsey, Parrish. Hunt
Fulton, and host oil others too
numerous to mention rise in their
might and cry aloud. Remove
not the ancient land marks which
thy fathers have set. yea not 10
the crossing OF a T nor the dot
Jag OF an l.; for before one jot OF
title OF His word shall iail Heaven
and earth shall pass away"
| Church Fedora ton does nol
mean that the baptist must mol
90 where the other denomination
have first gone TO carry on their
work but the baptist are forbid
den 10 preach the docfrin, OF the
Lord and Savior Je>us Christ here
ia H.. to say nothing OF the Fos-
eign field.
Continued next week
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1913-05-23

To my many friends and neigh
bors OF Metropolis. also the Off
GERS and members OF the Rock
Hill Baptist church. Carbondale
~ho SO kindly assisted and adj
ministered to Us by word and
deed during the last lines and
death Of our husband and father
Rev. +. Robinson, and to Mr..
and Mrs. James Robertson. the
church. ssB. Z. p u. S. S.
w. L. & NJ. OF Oarbondalc. Mrs
]. B. McCrary and friends who
assisted her and all others Of
Metropolis who contributed sc
many beautiful floral offerings,
the choirs. Revs. II. Allison, ]
b. McCrary. and the ministers
who assisted in the msmorial ser.
vice.
We desire to extend to you oui
heartfelt thanks and lasting graft.
tude
Mary Robinson.
Louise JARRETT,
Kimpie Gibson
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1913-05-23
Notice

Notice is hereby given 10 the
nembers Of the Executive Board
and churches throughout the MI.
Olive District that the Executive
Board will meet with Bells Chap
ell Baptist church. UlIin, Thurs
day before the 3rd Ssnday in
jung ask that sIl churches
send delegates 10 this meeting.
Each chuFeh is requested to send
81 from each church for the
school andPaper. Come and let
Us raise the financial standard ct
our district. Please send IN youT
money Tor Missionary, IS he =
doing al! he can Tor the held.
Now Brothers and sister. we
have done we'll in oar last two
meetings We raised al csips-
vile. $s7.II. at Mounds SIS 20
1 feel that we can do nssrc ii es-
cry church will send one dollar.
Brothers II IS up 10 Us 70 make
our district what IL should be-. 81
course we have had great dis
aster of the greatest food on rec
ord but God has taken care OF his
churches. know OF only tso
that suffered loss and We sympa
thize with the African Baptist
church OF Metropolis. and the
Shiloh Baptist at Future City
Revs. Norment and Hayes arc
the pastors. We pray for the
d;v;nes. Let - as administers
come closer together.
Yours in the work,
%. Parrish, ID. d
Moderator.