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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
BURCL ARIES ALARM THE CITIZENS
Half Dozen Business Section This Week Fifty Years Ago Stockholders of Eagle Armory Company to Start New Norwich Bank-Farraguts Flagship Runs the Port Hud Batteries

1 on Tuesday morning, blew up the safe, with a report like, six -pounder, se- cured $50 and jumped out of the front l window which had been blown out by l force chased him as far as Preston l bridge when he escaped them Clean Sweep in Rhode Island. April 2, 1863-The republican Union 1 ticket in Rhode Island has swept the state Both congressman. the general assembly and the entire state ticket are elected.
 Sudden Rise in Gold.
 Fl ere was great excitement in New York on Wednesday, owing to the sudden rise of gold to fifty-seven and five eighth premium. jump of eight per cent in six hours. The advance was probably caused by an announce ment that the confederate loan. based on cotton, was commanding a premium in the London market The whole thing is 8, grand gambling speculation, pushed on by rebel sympathizers.
 Rev. V. A. Cooper. chaplain of the Eighteenth having resigned his posi- tion in the army, has resumed his pastoral Iabors with the Federal street Methodist church in New London.
 Breed hall was packed on Wednes- day evening with one of the largest audiences ever. assembled within It's walls. The galleries were crowded with ladies and the aisles and passages were filled with persons unable to ob- tain seats. The meeting was called to a rousing union address was given by Gen. A J. Hamilton of Texas
 April 3, 1S63-The Thompson bank has declared a dividend of 37. per cent payable on and after April 9th.
 Rev. w. R. Long, at his request, has been dismissed from his pastoral charge of the Congregational church at Mystic Bridge.
 Light For Burglars.
 April 4, 1863.-The watch committee of the common council request that the proprietors will leave a light burn ing in their establishments during the night in order to aid in the detection of the burglars who are infesting the city.
 Sometime Thursday night burglars entered the bowling saloon of Charles Ware in the Chapman building on Franklin square, taking two silver watches and four boxes of cigars val ued at between s30 and $40 altogether. On the same night they got about $50 to ST5 worth of Yankee notions from the store of T. Y. Winship at the corner of Market and Little Water streets. An attempt was also made to enter the store of Clark & Co. on Little Water street.
 Methodist Pastoral Appointments.
 The following are pastoral appoint ments made by the conference of Methodist. in Providence: Norwich Main St.. F. E. Clark; Sacfem St, H. ". Conant; Free Church. to be sup piled by Norris G. Lppitt; North Church, W. Burlington: Baltic, R. Donkersley; New London, V. A. Cooper; Mystic, c. A. Merrill: East Lyme George BuFnharn; DanteIson Carlos Banning; Plainfeld, s. A. Windsor: WiIlimantic, E. B. Bradford; Colchester, James A. Dean: Stafford Springs, J. T. Benton: Mystic Bridge. J. M. Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

Half a. dozen burglaries in the same week in the business section of tht city, alarmed the citizens of Norwich this week fifty years ago so that the watch committee of the court of com mon council was moved to advise mer- chants to leave a light burning in their stores to assist the police in rounding up the workers in the dark. One oi the most daring acts of the mauraders was to blow up a safe in the store of Ransom & Kane on Union street
 The following are extracts from the Bulletin of 1863:
 Big Pickerel.
 March 30. 1S63-David Nichols and s. Hendrick of Thompson. caught in Aasonville pond the other day a pickerel 27 inches long and weighing pounds This is the largest haul reported this season.
 Burglary at Railroad Depot.
 On Saturday night the depot of the Northern railroad on the West Side was entered by burglars who stole some notes amounting to about $75, a gold watch and chain, about SIP in coin, quantity of pennies and some articles of clothing.
 New Bank Here.
 The establishment of a new bank in Norwich has been determined upon by the stockholders of the Eagle Armory who will be the corporators of the new bank. The bank has been created to supply the banking facilities re- quired by the extensive business of the Eagle Armory Company Its bank ing house will be in the new bank building in process of erection on She tuclset street.
 March 3f1s63-The Uncas bank of this city has declared a semi annual dividend of three per cent, free from government tax. payable on and after Monday, April 6.
 The present week commencing on Sunday is Passion week with the Roman Catholics and Episcopalians and every day is fast day except the first (PaIm Sunday.)
 Ram The Port Hudson Batteries.
 The semi official report of the naval After the arrival of the army from Boston Rouge and the skirmishes of Saturday afternoon, Admiral F'arra- gut's fleet which was at anchor or 6 miles below Port Hudson prepared to pass the batteries. The signal for the advance was made at 9.30 o'clock on beautiful starlit night. The Hartford with the Albatross along side took the lead and both success fully passed the batteries, but with what damage we are not informed as there has of course been no commun- ication with them since the passage. The Richmond. Genesee, Monongahela, kireo all tried to make the passage but were driven back by the heavy fire of the rebels. The steam frigate ran aground, and after her crew had kept firing as long as mounted gun remained, they aband- oned her and she was set on fire and destroyed.
 April 1, 1S63-Capt. Vim J. Sherman of New London, formerly of Go. D, Fourteenth regiment. has resumed his old place as conductor on the Shore Line railroad
 Blew Up Safs.
 Burglars entered the grocery store of Ransom & Kane on Union street,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
NEW HAVEN TRAINS.
Favorable Comparison With Those of
 Other Roads.

The public service commission of New York has compiled the figures on delayed passenger trains for the month of January. The New York Central, out of 26,144 trains, had IS per cent. of them late. with an average lateness of all trains run of 1-2 minutes The Is per cent late and an average late ness of all trains of 5.3 minutes. The New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad stands third on the list for the number of trains moved, and of it's 5.432 passenger trains reported to the New York public service commits sion only IT per cent. were late in January, and the average 1ateness for all trains run was but 2-s minutes
 Five delays on the New York Gen. tral were due to wrecks. Likewise five on the Erie. But there was not wreck on the New Haven to delay a single train.
 The intertwined relations of the New Haven were shown in the fact that 70 of it's delays reported in Jan- uary were due to waiting for cennec- ttons, while on the New York Gen. tral only 39 delays were due to such causes and on the Erie 57. At pres ent it is believed that the New Haven trains are on as good time as was ever made in the history of the com pany. Indeed. in January the aver age number of minutes late for all trains was 2.S minutes. compared with 3.2 minutes in January. 1912. The cOmparlSon IS made between the three leading roads reporting the largest number of trains to the New York commissioners. It would be unfair to make comparison with the PennsyI- vania, which reports to New York for only two divisions, that for Allegheny and Buffalo. on which in January 36 per cent. of the trains were late. On the Rutland division only 10 per cent. Of the. trains were late, but this late- ress averaged on all trains run six minutes.
 The Delaware and Hudson, with 5,347 trains. had only II per cent. late and the average for all trains was 2.7 minutes late. but wrecks caused five delays, while in the case of the New Haven the record of delay from wrecSs is absolutely clear
 It would appear that the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad to- day stands at the head of the list of railroads in the United States for eff ciency and safety in it's passenger ser vice
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

zOxOboxO brook and did business there for 8 while. Those who owned the water rights below him did not fancy the way he held hack the water and was the loser, and it cost him some damages besides his expenses. He de- cfded that he would go out of the mill business and disposed of his property about the year 1880.
 Dow was a great adnirer of An drew. Jackson and when the president visited Connecticut in 1853, the preach CT had a hickory pole erected near the Bland tavern in MontvfIIe from which he displayed a flag in honor of the distinguished visitor. He met the party on their trip along the turnpike and he and his wife were introduced to Martin Van Buren and others who were with Jackson.
 Auditor of Town.
 At one time Dow served as auditor of the town of Montyflle. He took ex- captions to the way in which the bus mess was transacted and characteristic his handwriting in which suggestions for improvements were made
 Death came to Lorenzo Dow in Alex andria, Va, Feb. ?. 1884 He was only he passed away. His wife remained on the farm in MontviIle and for sew era1 years derived a considerable rev. enue from the sale of her husband s writings.
 While he lived in Montville Dow used to frequently drive to Norwich to do his trading. He had negro teamster and sometimes employed two or three yoke of oxen to drag the wagon in which he was seated.
 He wore Quaker garb and allowed his hair to grow down over his shoul- ders, his beard reaching almost to his waist. His appearance was as eccen- tric as his actions and he never failed to attract attention wherever he went.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

the company. would retire from active business connection with the company For 45 years Mir. Brewer had been identified with the extensive coal and lumber business conducted by the company and his retirement came about through his desire to enjoy the rest which his long service so well merited and his wish to place the ac- tice conduct of the corporat1on's af- fairs in younger hands. However. he will still retain a desk at the com pany's offices. for he still has impor- tant business relations in connection with offices he holds in banking and mercantile interests in the city.
 He is first vice president of the Norwich Savings society. senior direc- tor of the Thames National bank, pl es1dent of the Ashland Cotton com rany of JeWett City. vice president of the Norwich Industrial Building cor poration. vice president of the Cres- cent Fire Arms company. secretary and treasurer of the Chappell- Ely company and q director of the Nor Wich Water Power company and of the Bard Union company.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
NORWICH TOWN
Tea and Business Meeting of Mission
 ary Society-New Pastor Wei! Fit
 ted to Carry on Work Begun by Rev. C.. T. McCann-Scotland Road Social.


 The last tea society of the season with annual election of officers, of the Home Missionary society of the First Congregational church, was held Fri day afternoon and evening in the chapel. The names brought in by the nominating committee to serve for the coming year were duly elected. Mrs. T. J. Wattles, president; Mrs o. s. Smith, vice president; Mrs. H. l.. Yer rington. secretary and treasurer; work committee, Mrs. Albert Sterry, Mrs L. J. Saxton, Mrs. W o. Rogers; pur-- chasing committee Mrs. F L. Allen, Mrs. E. c. Gay; cutters, Miss Elizabeth Coffey, Mrs. Mary Webb, Mrs J. T. Frazier, Mrs. George Williams Mrs Nelson Robinson. Mrs. S. K Lovett Mrs. H. $. Young, Mrs. F. E. Sterry :. Marthas, Mrs. A1bie Hale. Miss Fanny l. Williams: entertainment committed Misses Ruth Potter, Natalie E. Allen, Cecile Hale. Mrs. George Raymond
 After the business meeting de- icious supper was served in the eve- ming by Mrs. F. $. Avery. Miss A. D. Holmes, Mrs. L. J. Saxton, Mrs Al bert Sterry, Mrs. F. E. Sterry, Mrs D. L. Underwood, Mrs. T. J. WattIes, Miss M. F. Wattles. Mrs. Mary Webb, Miss H B. Witter. Mrs. H. l.. Warrington, Mrs. H. s. Young.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
DEATHS IN TOWN
 WERE 47 IN MARCH
Town Clerks Report Made Up-Most
 Deaths from Pneumonia.

Town Clerk HoIbroo1k's return of vi tai statistics for the town of Norwich for the month of March show total of 47 deaths.
 The following were the causes: La grippe 4. erysipelas 1. consumption 6, of nervous system 7. heart disease 2. accident and violence 3, all other causes except stfIbirths 16.
 There were five deaths of non-resf- dents and IA deaths in public institu- tionS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Givan surnrise Partu

MT. and Mrs Claude Washburn of Central avenue were plea sanity sur prised Friday evening by a number of friends The evening was merrily passed with games and singing and dainty buffet lunch was served The guests presented Mrs Washburn a mahogany rocker and many other pretty and useful gifts including cut glass, silverware and linen MT. Wash burn was also reYne nenbered, and the guests departed at a late hour. all wishing Mir. and Mrs. Washburn the best of luck in their married life
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
cuTIcURAS SOAP AND OINTMENT

Are not only most effective for pimples. blackheads and other disiguring facial erup- tions but they afford the speedies6 and most economical treatment for itching, burning, bleeding, and crusted skin and scalp humors, of young and old. Sold throughout the world Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston"
 GgTender-faced men should use Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick, 25c. Sample free.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

party taking a ride on the out skirts of the town Thursday noticed many improvements being made Not Withstanding the strikers and short hours of the mechanics. much painting and outside repairing is being done. Gardens are being plowed and in some are under water so that 1t will be a long time before they can be worked.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Facts About New Catholic Rector.

Rev. Charles w. Brennan, who comes to Norwich Town today Saturday, from Waterbury is a native Of New Haven. He was ordained at St. Bon aventures college. Allegheny, N. Y., in December, 1897. He has been sta tioned in Westerly and Southington He was professor at St. Thomas seminary
 Hartford. Later he was curate in An sonia and Middletown before being as signed to Waterbury. Rev. Father Brennan has taken a special interest in the children of St. Marys school, Waterbury. He is a. student of music, being considered one of the best in formed men in the diocese in this par ticular, so will be especially adapted to carry on the work in the choir and Sunday school of Sacred Heart church which Rev. Father McCann has brought to such a high standard. Fath- CT Brennan preached his farewell ser mon last Sunday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Water bury.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
No Plans to onen plant

When questioned Friday as to when the Greenevilie plant of the L. s. F. company would start up again Gen. eral Manager J. F. Rogers stated that the situation remains practically as It has been and it is not intended to reopen the plant until the strikers manifest more of a desire for work than at present
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
To Speak on Livingstone.

Sunday morning in the Congrega- tional church Rev. D. B. MacLane will speak on The Life and Work of David Livingstone, the Great African Ex- plorer. In the evening Rev. MT. Mac Lane will give a stereopticon lecture on Africa. This year is the centen- nia1 anniversary of the birth of Liv- ingstone. Large attendances at both services are expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Contributions to Red Cross Fund.

Thursday contributions for the Ma tional Red Cross society to aid the flood ceived by Mrs. R. W. Perkins fol- lows: Christ church, s3S.65. Mrs. Gar diner Greene, Anonymous. Glass Circle of Kings Daughters, Miss Alice M. Parker. The small banks in stores showed contributions received amount ing to S1135
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
NOTICE

The Bridge over the shetucket hiver in the Village of Baltic is under re- pair and unsafe for heavy traffic.
 Per order Of the Selectnlen Of the Town of sprague.
 apr2d R. J. JODoIN.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
REV. A L. TELFORD
Called as Pastor of the Third Baptist Church and Takes Charge at Once

Following the prayer meeting in the Third Baptist church Thursday eVen- ing, a meeting of the members was held relative to calling 8 pastor for the church. The meeting was called to order by Deacon Barnes, after which Robert McNeeIy presided. For thes past few months Rev. A. L. Ted~ ford of Newton Center, Mass, has been supplying the pulpit of the church and as his term was up April 1 it became necessary to choose another minister or retain his services. Rev. Mr. Ted ford was given unanimous call to the pastorate and he will take charge inn mediately
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Social at Scotland Road.

An enjoyable entertainment was held Friday evening at Scotland road hall. The ladies of the social club furnished refreshments. Music for dancing was by Greenman's orchestra with Prof. E. l.. Tinkhan1 of Hanover prompter. The proceeds were used towards the build ing fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Young Tigers Won.

The Young Tigers met and defeated the Boswell avenue team Friday af- ternoon by the score of IA to s. The game was a fast one and many inter esting plays were made
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Laid 647 Eoqs.

During the month of March 647 eggs were laid by pen of 30 White Wyandottes which are owned by Will liam H. Waters of Lisbon. This is an average of about 20 eggs a day, which is an excellent record.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Auto Chemical Called to Lock Shop
 Ruins.

For the second time Friday the fire department was called to the old lock shop on North Main street about ' o'clock in the evening. The ruins had been smoulderIng all day and around 6.30 o'clock the fire broke out again. The flames were confined to the places which it was impossible to reach with water in the morning. and as they seemed to be gaining headway a tele- phone call was sent into the Central station, the auto chemical responding After an hours fight the flames were extinguished, water being used Quite 8 number of people were attracted to the ruins all day Friday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
FROM 45 YEARS IN THE
 COAL BUSINESS. A. H. Brewer Has Retired from Office in E. ChaPpeII Co.-New Officers Elected.

At the recent annual meeting Of the Edward Chappell company the follew- ing officers were elected: President William A. Norton; vice president. R. B. S. Washburns treasurer, Willis Austin; secretary, Lucius Briggs These four officers with Alfred c. Hatch form the directorate.
 The present board of officers was elected following the announcement made some time ago that A. H. Brew CT, formerly president and treasurer of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

Miss Emma Poftelanee of Fourth street has returned after spending sev- eral days in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Home from Prolidenoe

Mrs. A. R. KeabIes of the New Lon don turnpike who with MT. Keables is spending the winter in Providence with their daughter. Mrs. Roscoe Frazier, was in town for a few days this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

Miss Julia Loeby of St. Raphaef's hosBitaf, New Haven, is the guest of relatives on Golden street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

E. J. Sullivan of North Main street IS the guest of his brother in New London
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Has the Time Now

Uncle Joe at 77 is planning a tour of the world. Every young man should travel as much as he can af- ford,-Omaha Bee
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

Miss Anna Ho1tz of Boswell ayenue ts the guest of Wf11imantfc friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

Frank Kefewsta of North Main street has gone to New Bedford where he has secuRed work in one of the large eQs tor nlilk-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Personals,

Frank E. St. John of Hickory street IS the guest of Springfield friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

Joseph Pommier of Putnam will spend the week end with relatives on Norwich avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
TAFT-VILLE.
Meetings of Local Orsanizations-D
 ines About the Village.

President Gloude presided at the meeting of the National Federation of Labor which was held Friday eve reports were heard and accepted and other routine business was transact ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
Rev. Father Mccann Leaves Today.

Rev. c. T. McCann leaves here to- day (Saturday} for Manchester. Rev. c. T. McCann succeeds Rev. Frederick J. Murphy transferred to Greenwich. He will celebrate his first mass in his new parish Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

Reception for Mock Trial Participants
 The Bible and Literary of Mt. Cal vary Baptist church has arranged for next Thursday evening to give a re- ception to it's members and those who took part in the mock trial
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

Forecast for Today. !, For Southern New England; Cloudy Saturday; cooler at night; sunday fair; brisk west winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Saturday it will De partly overca st, becoming clear and cooler with brisk variable winds. mostly southwest to westerly The outlook for Sunday is clear. with moderate temperatures.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometrlc changes Friday:
 T A 3013 F m. 61 3o.13 6 D. 67 SOHO Highest 6S. lowest A.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Rain and warmer.
 Fridays weather: Cloudy much warmer; variable winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

Miss Mary Haines of Lisbon is spending a few days in Mystic with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

Monthly devotions were observed in the Sacred Heart church Friday eve ming with the parish choir in attend ance. The service was well attended.
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Miss Aiexina Mathieu of Occum is passing the week end with her sister in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
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DIED. HILDEBR AND-In this city April 3, 1913 Elenor, widow of Charles Hide brand. aged 13 years Funeral services at the residence of her son. August Hildebrand. f10 High street this Saturday, after noon a 2.3G o'clock.
 GEf NET-In TaftvilIe, April g. Joseph Geynet
 Funeral from the home Of his sister, Mrs. Gerome Theve. Prospect park, Saturday morning at SIS o'clock. Services at St. Mary's church, tireeneville, at o'clock WILLTAMS-In Norwich Town, April 4, suddenly. George F. Williams. aged 76 years.
 Notice of funeral hereafter
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 CARD OF THANKS.
 We. the undersigned, earnestly desire to thank our kind friends and neigh bors for their kindly assistance and sympathy during our recent bereave- ment, and also for their many floral tributes. We also wish to thank sim cere1y the young men who escorted the body of their old friend and our beloved son and brother to his last MR. AND MRS H. A. RICE AND
 FAMILY,
 MIR. AND MRS. [. H. RITCHOTTE. Eo1untoWn. Conn. April 4, 1913.
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guest of friends on North A street Thursday.
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DIED.

Miss Jane Myra of Norwich was the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

The ditches in the village streets were cleaned out on Friday. During the recent heavy rainstorms sand col lected in the ditches to the depth of ; inches in some places
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GREENEVILLE NEWS

Six hours after high water 1t Is low tide, which Is followed by flood tide.
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UNINERSAIISM.

1, The Universal Fatherhood of God; 2. The Spiritual authority and leader trustworthiness of the Bible as con taining a revelation from God; 4 The certainty of just retribution for sin; 5 The final harmony of all souls with God. For inforra tion. books. tracts, etc address REV. F. A. DILLINGH Nj Superintendent No. s5 Cottage Street, Bridgeport, Conn. marSS