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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
PERSONALS

Daniel Eggleston has returned to his home in Ledyard after a visit in Nor Wich.
 Harold Kelly Of Norwich has return ed home after spending 8 week with friends in East Lyme.
 M Misses Augusta and Mary Tilden, who have been visiting their brother, Rufus Tilden in Norwich for a week have returned to Mansfield
 Mrs. George H. Partridge and daugh- ters Blanche and Eva of Brewsters Neck spent last week with relatives in Ashaway, Westerly, Mystic and Mo- ank.
 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin E.. Gray and son Benjamin have returned to Provi- dence after six weeks visit with Mr. Gray's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray.
 Miss Margie Maloney has returned to Norwich after spending the Easter vacation as the guest of her cousin. Miss Anna Mallon of Pearl street, New London.
 Mrs. Louis Saul and son Arthur and daughter Violet and two sisters. Noldie and Mollie KapFan, of New York, are visiting their sister, Mrs. M. J. Solo, mOn of 36 Fourth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
REBEKAH ASSEMBLY.
Delegates from Hope Lodge Attend
 Officers Elected.

At the annual meeting of the state Rebekah assembly at Hartford, these officers were elected for next year: President, Mrs. Elizabeth Manville, Waterbury; vice president, Mrs. Katie J. Reynolds, Bridgeport; warden, Mrs. Mary E. Finckle, Seymour: secretary, Mrs. Mary E. Johnson, Torring ton: trasurer, Mrs. Clara B. N Douglas, Forestville: trustee, Mrs K. L. Se- gars, Bridgeport; marshal. Miss Geor- gianna Jackson, Huntsville: conductor, Ida Austin, Waterbury: inside guar dian, Susan S. Pole, Milford; outside guardian, Gertrude Howell, Naugd- tuck.
 Upward of 400 delegates from va rious parts Of the state were present and visitors were present from Rhode Island.
 Mrs. Mary E. Johnson. the secre- tary, in her report, announced that there were fifty-fiVe lodges in the state with a total membership of 1896 She reported that a substantial sum had been raised for the Peace Monu- ment Fund
 The report of the treasurer, Miss Clara B. M Douglas of Forestvilie showed the order to be in an excellent condition. both socially and financially The delegates present from Hope Rebekah lodge of this city were Mrs Lillian Futile, Mrs. Elizabeth Smitr and Mrs. Minnie Auburn, while Mrs Margaret Hart attended as a past noble grand
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
CONFIRMATION AT TRINITY CHURCH
Bishop Brewster Administers the Rite for Class of FouDe
 Evers Helpful Sermon With Life its Theme-Life in Abundance, is Wish of God.

copal church on Wednesday evening. Following the rite of confirmation Bishop Brewster gave an instructive sermon on Life, it's characteristics and purpose He took his text from the 10th verse, 10 chapter of St. John-l Came That They May Have Life and That They May Have It Abundantly.
 In the text, said Bishop Brewster, the Lord explained his purpose in com ing. His purpose was the furtherance of Life. The characteristic of life is it's capacity for advancement. Every general gain in life means the possibil- fty of further gain
 Life is never finished off, a completed achievement. It's always in the mak- ing. Life is never a station; but is always a progress, on and on See to it that life goes oa and even in the face of difficulties-Do not give in, but fight for life does not go on of itself If left to itself life will go backward It demands fncessant effort to advance
 The joy of living comes only after one ceases to become self centered Tn purposes of li3e's discipline should not stop with self. Life completes it. self in love, thus the genuine gain ir life comes in furthering other life The Spirit is Gods breath of life. Ii goes forth in created power to renew and whoever receives the Spirit draws on infinite stores of life.
 Assisting Archdeacon J. Eldreo Brown rector of the church were Revs R. R. Graham of Christ church.; F Johns Bohanan of St. Andrews church and William E. Hooker of Poquetan- uck.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
100 NEW STREET
 SIGNS ARE PLACED.
New Blue Enamel Guides to the
 Streets Are Attractive.

Under direction of the street com missioner, Henry E. Davis completed on Wednesday the work of placing 10O new street signs around the city. The new signs are of blue enamel with white letters and are of the type which were brought to the attention of tho city through the Board of Trade after A. L. Peale had investigated the matter of street signs and made a re- porr to the Board of Trade.
 The new signs are of particularly nea appearance and are durable so that they are expected to last foT years. In placing them they have been provided with a blackboard against which the enamel siga IS fastened and the board can be much more se- curely fastened to a tree than the enamel plate
 At some later date probably a fur ther supply of signs will be received Those tha. have been put up now have been placed along the princlp pa streets, such as Main, West Main North Main, Central avenue, Franklin street, Mckinley avenue, Broadway and Washington street, and on some of the side streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
WEDDING.
SiIvz-Murphy.

n Tn St Patrick's church "Wednesday morning at o'clock Rev. T. A Grum- bly, married Antone Silva of New Len- don and Miss Margaret Murphy of this city. The places of honor were filled by Stephen Laski and Miss kath- erine Murphy.
 There was a reception and break fast at the home of the parents OF the bride at 14 Tanner avenue. After a short tour the couple will live in New London where the groom is employe ed as an electrician.
 The groom is the son of Antone and Emhn Silva and was born in New London and has many friends there The bride was born in Norwich and is the daughter of Thomas w Murphy and Annie O'Brien Murphy. The bride is a favorite with her many friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
BANQUET CLOSES
 PiNocHLE CLUES SEASON
Feast Was Followed by an Hour oi
 PIay-The Prize Winners.

The season of 1913-1914 was closed on Wednesday evening by the West Side Pinochle club with a banquet at the Wauregan house, followed by about an hour of play at the game that has a dozen nights through the winter. The banquet was served in one of the private dining rooms at the hotei where the twelve members of the club enjoyed the following appetizing menu: Grape Eruit-Macedoine
 Tomato Bisue in Cups
 Waters
 Baker Jumbo Smelts-Gondolier Roast Vermont Turkey Sage Dressing
 Potato Croquettes
 Mashed Turnips
 Lettuce French Dressing
 Golden Gate Salad
 French Cream, Assorted Flavors
 Fancy Cake Demi- -Tasse When the feast was concluded the tables were arranged for cards Tn which the result was that J. Jordan took the first prize, a carving set: A. Jordan took second. an order on J. c. Macpherson, and the consolation went to MT. Underwood. a. pocket knife. The scores for the evening were as fol- lows:
 J. Jordan S520, A. Jordan TYPO. Pen dleton 1850, Baker 7630 Bailey 7115, Pettis 6e05 Larsen 6645, Schutz 6605, Hallisey 6S70, Opitz $500. Ledger 1855, Underwood 6245.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
KINGS DAUGHTERS TO
 MEET IN WILLIMANTIC
Annual Meeting for New London Windham and Holland Counties.

It has just been decided to hold the annual meeting of the New London, Windham and Holland counties of the Kings Daughters at Willimantic May 20 An interesting part of the pro- gramme will be reviewing the results of the years work of the circles and chapters.
 At the annual meeting of the City union held in the Norwich Town chapel Tuesday evening these results were given in detail by each circle full of the cheer which such work gives, held the close attention of those pres ent, and were a stimulus in that they showed rich results in money raised, one circle having sS36, in calls and comfort to shutins, in aiding the Jenn- son home, hospitals in Norwich and other places, Thanksgiving and Christ mas gifts to United Workers, Salva- tion Army in paying bills, and assist ance rendered to many who would not from other sources receive aid.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
IN BANKRUPTCY COURT. Colchester Estate Closed-No Dividend Realized-Bruette Petition for Dis charge.

Before A. A. Browning, referee In bankruptcy, the estate of Amos C.. Case, grain dealer of Colchester. has been closed and the papers have been sent to Hartford. There was no dtvi- dend paid.
 In the schedule filed the debts were shown at s11. .427.40. but all that was realized in money from the estate was S535 The Coles company of Middle town set up 8 claim to practically all the property, of which they said they were the actual owners. The company had been put in as a creditoF to the sum of S10.000.
 Upon trial of the suit the estates trustee, Albert J. Bailey, won yer dict. but it was set aside by the judge, and this property was lost to the es- tate
 Louis J. Bruette has made applica- tion for discharge from bankruptcy, to which there was no opposition, so that Referee Browning reported faVorably upon his application.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
1hs National Gallery Not Insured.

x Not a single picture in the National gallery at London is insured. A cen
 tury ago. when there were only a few
 paintings in the national collection, the situation was very different, and insur- ance was possible. Today, for a col lection that passes all monetary value.
 the British authorities hold insurance impracticable. It is to be remembered that the building is absolutely fireproof that it has no illuminant of any kind, that it is always patrolled night and day and that it now stands quite iso- lated. These, after all, are the factors that make for the best and in the cir cumstances the only kind of insurance,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
SEARCH FOR SHOOTER
 OF JOE DUBENISkY
Officers Following Clues That May
 Lead to Arrest.

Sheriff Tubbs of New London and Constable Hickey Of Montville are at work following clues that may lead to the arrest of the assailants of Joseph Dubenisky, the New Londoner who al leges he was shot at and received a bullet wound in the head Sunday night while returning along the main high way in Montville on the way to his home. Several clues have been ob- tained by the officers and an arrest will take place in all probability during the week.
 Dubeniskys wound is not of a nature such as would incapacitate him, for it was only a scalp abrasion.
 Dubenisky declares that he had at tended a social time at the home of Joseph Linde, a Montville farmer, and while en route to take 8 far for home he was shot at and beaten by the oc- cupants of team which he met on the road
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
STATES DEATH RATE.
March Showed 156 More Than Average for Past Five Years in Same Month.

The mortality report for March is sued Wednesday by the state board of health. shows 1881 deaths in March, which Is POS more than in February and 127 more than in March of last year and 156 more than the average number of deaths during March in the five years preceding. The rate was 1s.6 for the large towns and 15.4 for the small towns. or 1856 for the state Pneumonia claimed 317, tuberculosis 150, cerebro spinal meningitis 46, bron- chitis 42, cancer S9 and accidents and violence S2.
 Smallpox was still existent in March, six towns having IA cases. Scarlet fever claimed 2S2 cases in 59 towns. measles 676 cases in Al towns, diphtheria 210 cases in 34 towns and tuberculosis 167 cases in 49 towns
 The state laboratory examined 10S specimens sent to it and andy Zed 2S5 specimens of milk, in addition to its other work,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
OBITUARY.
Mrs. MarceIine Hamilton.

Danielson, April 15-Mrs. Marceline Hamilton, 57, died at her home on Me chanic street at 5.30 o'clock Wednes- day afternoon. Mrs. Hamilton has been i'll for a long time but recently hopes had been entertained for her recovery. Mrs Hamilton was widow of Col. William H. Hamilton, a Spanish War veteran with the 3rd Conn.,, regiment. He died Il years ago. Mrs. Hamilton leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Billings. and three sons, Harrw H.. of Providence, Ray of Worcester, and Kenneth of Danielson. She is also survived by her father and mother, MT. and Mrs. John Dumas and the following sisters and broth CTS, Mrs. Mary Harvey, Mrs. Louise Morrissette, both of Wauregan. Mrs. Albert Webb, Mrs Ella Rainville both of Brooklyn Mrs. Emily Macomber of Worcester and Andrew F1agg, of Ipsiwish, Mass, Mrs Lucy Benoit of Putnam Mrs. Rose Rombeau, of Fitch burg Theodore Dumas of Ieomister Mass. and Michael Dumas of Fitch burg.
 Henry E. Simmons.
 Henry E. Simmons of No. 1493 Broad street, Hartford, died at the Hartford hospital Wednesday morning at 10.45 of blood poisoning. He was born at Woonsocket, R. l., July 12, 1883 but at an early age his family moved to Danielson. this state. In early manhood he returned to Rhode Island and enlisted in the Eleventh regiment Rhode Island volunteers, on the day of the battle of Antietam, and served from Sept. +, 1882. to July IS. 1863 He was for many years a resident of Summit N J.
 MT Simmons was a iineal descend ant of Maturin Ballou, who was CO., proprietor with Roger Williams in the settlement of Providence, and he had two great in the Revo- lutfonary war. He is survived by nc close relatives. but has a niece living in New York and another in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
CATHOLIC WoMAN,s CLUB
 COMMITTEES NAMED
District Sick Committees Appointed
 Whist Plans Discussed.

Various interesting matters of bus mess were discussed on Wednesday evening at meeting of the Catholic Woman's club, which was held at the Buckingham Memorial and at which presided
 The sick committees were appointed for the districts as follows:
 East End-Mrs. A. J. Wholey, Mrs M. H. Donohue and Mrs. George Mansfield
 Mrs R. M Powers.
 West End-Mrs. James Kearney Mrs. John Slattery and Mrs. Jame: H. Canty.
 The time for a whist to be held nex month was discussed, but not settled upon definitely A partial list of com mittees was also suggested. but tn, matter will be fully decided at late meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
FAIRGROUNDS PLANS.
Membership Campaign and Power Market-Secretary to Select Di rector.

Tuesday afternoon the Norwich Playground association held meet ing in the Board of Trade rooms, Pres ident John B. Stanton presiding. It was decided to have a membership campaign in the near future and the teams will be named soon after Mer- chants week. -Thhe association will send in a petition to the common council for a further appropriation for the development of the Lake Street grounds. It was voted to have anoth- CT flower market like the one held last year and this will soon be placed in hands of a committee
 The selection of a director was left with the secretary, A. l.. Peale. It is doubtful whether last years director Welt, will have charge of the grounds this season. as he has applied for a position in a larger field. The meeting adjourned for two weeks when sever al matters will be taken up
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
STARS AND STRIPES
 HAD MERRY EVENING
Club Meeting Held With Mrs. o. H.
 Nickerson.

The members of the Stars and Stripes met at the home of Mrs. o. H. Nickerson, 40 Oak street, Tuesday evening. The house was prettily dec orated with bunting and the national colors. Miss Maud Grove sang sev- eral well rendered vocal selections. ac- companied by Miss Elizabeth Grove. Dwight Davis played piano selections. In the games played the first prizes were won by Misses Irene Kendall and Margaret Wolcott, and the consolation went to Miss Fenton. A buffet lunch con was served, followed by social hour. Before the party broke up faVors of red carnations were given to each one. The girls wore the costumes that they wore in the flag drill at the gym carnival
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
To the County Home.

Bertha Pearl, the four year old child Of Manson Pearl and wife of New London, has been committed to the county home here. The little girl has been in the almshouse at New London Mrs. CottreH of Mystic stands ready to adopt the child and will do that as soon as the necessary steps can be taken. The child is a very bright girl and won the admiration of all who saw her in court Mrs Myra F. Douglass brought the Pearl child to the county home Wednesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
C. H. Preston, Jr, on Committee.

Civil Engineer Charles H. Preston, IT,, of Waterbury, formerly of this city, has been named chairman of a committee of three to make an investi- gation and report on a plan for build ing a mammoth reservoir in Thomas ton for the purpose of keeping the Naugatuck river well supplied with water for the factories located on it's banks during the summer months, when the river is low. If the commit tee decides that the plan is feasible one, plans will be drawn for a big res ervoir capable of holding 15,00O, 100000 gallons of water.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
INVITED REBEkAHS.
Odd Fellows Ask Them to Join in
 Anniversary Service.

At their meeting on Wednesday eve ming in Odd Fellows hall, Hope Re bekah lodge. No 21, I. O. O. F.. had an invitation from the two lodges of Odd Fellows to join with them in attending the anniversary service of the order. which is to be held this year on Sun day, April 18th, at the Central Bap- tist church, where th pastor, Rev. DT. Joel B. Slocum, will preach a special sermon for the day. The invitation to unite with the Odd Fellows was ac- cepted by the Rebel1ah lodge.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
AIphena Club at Theater.

The Alphena club, an organization of well known young woman, resi- dents of Montville, attended the per formance of Fine Feathers at Davis theater this city Tuesday evening Those who went were Miss Alice Quinn, Miss Anna Quinn, Miss May Walsh, Miss Anna Walsh, Miss Eiiz- abeth Faulkner, Miss Helen Driscoll Miss Ruth Craig and Miss Agnes Driscoll
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Helping Hands Supper

The Helping Hands supper at the Spiritual academy Wednesday even ing had an attendance that was of good numbers. considering the rainy evening. Under the direction of the supper committee, of which Mrs. Ma than Brewster is chairman, a baked bean supper was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
AUDITORIUM ANNOUNCES
 MERCHANTS WEEK SHOW
Manager Shannon Will Have Show for
 Wednesday Morning.

Manager J. Harry Shannon of the Auditorium theatre is the first man ager to announce his free entertain ment. to be given for Merchants week visitors. He has chosen Wednesday April 22nd, at Il a. m. and generously promises an interesting picture show with several comedy features.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Dinner and Shower for Miss Peck
 ham.

Mrs. Edward A. Breed delightfully."- entertained at dinner, Tuesday even ing, in honor of Miss Florence B. Peckham. During the evening mis- cellaneous shower was given Miss PeckhaIn, whose marriage to Herbert Henry Benjamin, of Preston City, is to take place April 29, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Probably True.

Cole Blease says he will be elected to the United States Senate from South Carolina, and a BleaSe man will sue cecd him as governor-and the devil of it is. it is probably true.-Manchester Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Death of Edward Howard

A telegram received in this city Wednesday evening brought inforina- tion of the death of Edward Howard who died in Allantown, Pa, Wednes- day. Burial is to be in Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
ROYAL ARCANUM GAINS
 MEMBERSHIP IN STATE
Grand Secretarys Report Shows H.
 w. c. Kemp Grand Regent

At the 125th annual meeting of the Connecticut grand council of the Royal Arcanum held at Hartford on We'd nesday, the following officers were elected: Grand regent William (. Kemp, Winsted: grand vice regent, Horace G. Williams, East Hartford; i; grand orator, Edward B. Holloway Milford: past grand regent, Harry Ekmark, New Haven: grand secretary. c. E. Hoadley, New Haven; grand treasurer, Henry C.. Sheffield, Hart ford; grand chaplain, Hugh NJ. Robin son. Bridgeport; grand warden. Dwight M. E. Dewey, Hartford; grand senti- nel Dr. Edward O. Parker. Greenwich
 Grand Regent Ekmark in his report reviewed the work of the year and the present conditions of the grand council and the subordinate councils
 The membership report of the grand secretary shows the net gain of the order for the year to be 161.
 Grand Secretary C. E. Hoadley Of New Haven said in his report: The year has been an exceptional one aS many of the smaller councils have shown a gain eual in percentage tC that made by the councils with . membership above one hundred. Witt this general growth, the duties of this office have increased and the extra work has been more than welcome as each council sent in reports of candi- dates initiated
 Treasurer's Report,
 Grand Treasurer Henry c. Sheffield | of Hartford rported receipts of $3,31- 1 during the year and orders pdi( amounting to s6,946. Cash on hand I is S1, ,473, a decrease of about S1,00l since the last report.
 1 Supreme Representative Horace : l Savage of Meriden and William F | Hoyt of South Norwalk presented thei
 report of the supreme council session held at Quebec, May 21-29, 1913. A tribute on the death of Georg l NJ Johnson. past grand regent. wa. presented by H. P. Wetmofe of Win
 sted, H. NJ. Harrington of Bridgepor and John S Davenport of Stamford. 1 Hospital Fund.
 | At the~annusl meeting of the Roya Arcanum hospital fund associatio Vice President Walter Peters of Mcr iden presided. The report of the l;res ident, c. H. Morrison of BridgepOr
 was read by the secretary, Carlton | Hoadley Mr Hoadley presented hi
 report as treasurer, showing receipt
 of s301, expenditures of s353 and a bai ance of S905 on hand.
 | Officers elected were: Presiden
 Frank w Rogers, Meriden; vice pres
 ident, Paul J. Garfield, Bridgeport
 secretary treasurer, Carlton E. Hoad Hey. New Haven: trustees for thre lyears, John J. Snavely, Nv Haven
 oJhn s. Ffshr, Danbury: A. F. Corpu
 Nv Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Stafford Springs Man Resigns.

Clifford $. -Wightman of Stafford Springs has resigned his position as assistant clerk in the state treasurer's office. He has held the place since 1907. A salary of s1.600 is attached.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Mill Learn to Talk.

If John Lind is coming back to this country, for a vacation he has a job on his hands@Philadelph Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16

Torrinston.-Physic Director C. L. Metz of the Y. M. c. A. has received his commission as scout master The number of the commission is 13305 It bears the signatures of Presid lent Wilson, Ex-Presidents Taft and Roos- evelt. Ernest Seton Thompson chief scout master. and Daniel Beard, scout commissioner,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Incidents In Society

Mrs. Allyn Larrabee Brown enter tained the Sewing club Tuesday after noon.
 Mrs. LuciuS Brown and son Daniel who were passengers from Bermuda who were passengers on the steamer from Bermuda due yesterday in New York are expected home today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16

Local workers are being notified that the Women's National Agricultural and Horticultural association, organ ized to help bring producer and con- sumner together and to further the work of helping women to earn their living out of doors, is to hold its first conference at Ambler, Pa. May 16
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16

Switzerland now makes 5S hours a legal working week
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16

The pulse of g. horse is a little more than half as rapid as that of man.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
Strawberries
 Asparagus Beet Greens
 Spinach Dandelions
 SOMERS
City of Norwich Water Works
Office of

UiNCe or
 Board of Water Commissioners.
 Norwich, Conn.,. March S1, 1914 Water rates for the quarter ending March s1. 1914, are due and payable at the office April l. 1914. Office open from S.30 a. n to } p. m-
 Open evenings of April 18th and 2oth from to $.
 Additions will be made to all bills remaining unpaid after April 20. apr1d JOHN J. SHEA, Cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-16
spRINKLING NarICE.

Any person intending to use a hose for street. lawn or garden sprfnkling or for any other purpose during the season of 1914 tApril l to Oct D must first obtain a written permit from the Board of Water Commissioners, and any person who uses water for sprink- ling purposes without obtaining said permit shall pay a penalty of 30. in addition to the regular rate for the water so used. This permit applies to metered and unmetered service.
 JOHN J SHEA, Cashier.