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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
GAVE SHOP TALK
 AT HOPKINS & ALIENS.
Rev. G. H. strouse Spoke Upon Topic
 of The Three Crosses.

Rev. George H. Strouse spoke on The Three Crosses at the Y NJ. c. A. meeting at the Hopkins & Allen plant Friday noon. He spoke in part as fol- lows
 Men. what has Christ done to you that you haven't any room for Him The thief on the righthand cross said: If you are Christ, come down from the cross and save yourself and us. Was there any doubt about 1t? There was for more room for that murderer to doubt than for us- We have seen Christ working marvelously in @ thou sand ways. The most striking phe- nomenon of the ages is Christianity The moral desert of the world is being transformed in a garden with the fair est flowers and fruits of righteousness That murderer may never have heard how Jesus stilled the angry sea and fed the crowds so miraculously. He may never have heard how the lepers were healed and the dead raised You have heard all this and so>have I. And believe it. You have heard of some scholarly men who don't believe all this, but they never give us any better or bigger Christ. Remember, men, we worship Christ just because He is so much bigger than we are in every way. When we get on par with Him we shall look for someone bigger
 
 I believe Jesus is the Son of God. Infidelity, agnosticism or any philoso- phy you might mention never gave a man peace when he was dying
 Here is another man dying paying the penalty for his crime, He doesn't revile Jesus. Somehow his eyes have been opened to see that Christ is no imposter. More than that, he believes Christ is innocent. Perhaps he had never seen Jesus before. He sees him now and loves him, for he wants to be with him. He isn't seeking any spe- cial favors. He is guilty and knows it. He makes one request, Lord, remem- Der me when thou comest into thy kingdom" There is an instantaneous response, "T will" said Jesus. To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise" Here is Jesus dying on the central cross. We tarry here only a moment. He is dying for us. This is a vicarious cross. Jesus is taking our place. I'll never forget that. Christ dying for ] me. I mean to show Christ that ] appreciate what He did for me. The best expression of my appreciation is a life. If I were in debt to the extent of a thousand dollars, couldn't pay it. and a man wrote me out check for that amount, we'll. I guess I'd give him | a good, enthusiastic Thank you" You and I owed God a debt. We | never could pay 1t. Jesus paid 1t for us, Now, men, for q good, enthusi- astic Thank you" and in addition ts1 l that: Lord, Jesus. here Is my life. From now on mean to count one on l the side of all that is precious to the heart of Christ!
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
WALL OF ICE ALONG SHETUCKET
From Ten Fifteen Feet High Here in January 1864 Remains of January Thaw = Norwich Town Meeting Votes to Continue Securing Recruits Beyond Quota.

The following are extracts from the Bulletin of this week fifty years ago: Jan. 25, 1S64-An immense mass of ice lines the banks of the Shetucket above the toll bridge, the relics of the recent breaking up. For some distance above the bridge 1t forms solid wall on either side, some ten to fifteen feet high, and of considerable width.
 First Gas Lights In New London
 Streets.
 The streets of New London are to be lighted with gas for the first time tomorrow evening.
 Among the bids on the s2,Oo0, 900 is- bonds, were those of the Norwich Savings Bank $500, 900 at .05 per cent. and Gov W. A. Buckingham for $20,- 900 at If to 1.S5 per cent
 Fifth Connecticut Homeward Bound.
 The Fifth Connecticut regiment, Col. Packer. arrived at New York Sunday night. They were bountifully to leave on the o'clock train Mon day morning for Hartford They numbered 315 veterans and have all reenlisted
 Jan. 26, 1S64-Six recruits were re- ceived at the provost marshal's office Monday, four for Norwich.
 Efforts are now making to organize several volunteer rifle regiments in this state, with the design of giving increased efficiency to our militia
 Vote To Continue Raising Recruits.
 Jan. 27, 1864-At the town meeting in the town hall yesterday afternoon, George Pratt stated that the quota of the town, numbering 206, had been filled by the selectmen at a cost to the town of $20,950.76. The meeting voted $2,150 to reimburse the select men for 43 additional recruits enlisted after the quota was full. The select men were also authorized to pay $100 to reenlisting veterans who should count on the quota of the town.
 Fifty boys from the Fifth Connecti- cut came down from Willimantic last evening on conductor Hundngton's s train. They look brown and hearty and will doubtless enjoy their 30 days furlough.
 It appears from the facts made known in town meeting yesterday that the town of Norwich has already fur nished over 500 men more than her quota under the last call for troops, exclusive of the re-enlisting veterans. When these are added the excess will be considerably over 100. It is now proposed to go ahead and secure 100 or more additional recruits in order that we may be amply fortified against any further demand for troops either prospective or retrospective. This is a handsome record for Nor wich and does it honor. And it is ex- ceedingly creditabIe to the town that the proceedings of the meeting which ratified and endorsed this policy were marked with such perfect unanimity, But one dissenting voice was raised to the proposal to keep adding re- cruits to our rolls and the vote was passed with a heartiness which indi-
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cated how deeply we are all interested in it. Hereafter let it be understood that Norwich expects to keep ahead of her quota
 been appointed second assistant sur geon in the Eleventh regiment vice Carpenter resigned.
 Recruiting for Second Artillery.
 Lieut.. O. H. Knight of the Second Connecticut Artillery has opened a re- cruiting office for his regiment at No. Il Union street, Wauregan block regiment is now stationed at the forts around Washington.
 Insurance Company Had $2s,5oo Surplus.
 Jan. 2s, 1S64--At the annual meet ing of the New London County Mutual Fire Insurance company for the year ending December 31. 1S63.- the net cash surplus after payment of all losses amounted to BPS, 500, according to the treasurer's report. The following were the officers elected:-Elijah A. Bill, president; John l.. Devotion, secretary and treasurer.
 Two recruits received at the provost escape from the squad after they had received their uniforms, and at last accounts had not been heard from.
 Jan. 2s, 1s64-The ladies of the Methodist Society, Danielson, have re- gently put into their church a new organ harmoneum, costing $500. There were 51 marriages, 11S births and SS deaths in Killingly in the past year.
 Roscoe Huntington a Lieutenant.
 Roscoe Huntington of this city has received a lieutenant's commission in the navy and is ordered to report for duty at New York on board the reVe- nue cutter Bronx.
 | Of squad of 127 ~volunteers' who | were recently sent under guard from | the New Haven camp to the army, so | escaped before they reached Balti- more, fifteen of them by crawling train was running 30 miles an hour. Chelsea Savings Into New Banking Room. Jan. 30, 1S64-The Chelsea Savings | Society will move into their new l banking room in the new bank build ing on Monday.
 The First National bank of New London will commence business next 1 ancfal agent and depository, for gov ernment purposes, for Eastern Con- necticut.
 Captain Morson of the Eighteenth regiment who has been home on re- cruiting service for several days, has enlisted 25- men for the regiment. | First Schooner to the Dock.
 The schooner Jane Maria was the | first vessel that came to our wharves l after the freshet, though the Jane 1 Maria only came up to the wharf at | Thamesville. The schooner Caroline came up to the head of the river.
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SURE OF DENOMINATION Senator Brandesee Win Have No oP- position, 1t is Understood.

A recent statement in a Hartford paper is calculated to remove what ever doubt may have existed as to the certainty of the renomtnation of Sena- tor Frank B. Brandegee. says Hart ford letter to the New Haven Union- The Couran tis in the confidence of the wing of the republican party which has been hostile to the political advance ment of Senator Brandegee. Three or four weeks ago when it was stated in some paper that Mir Hill would not engage in a contest with Senator Bran desee for the United States senator ship, the Courant did not give the statement much credence and made a remark which was taken by many people to imply that if not MT. Hill then someone else will oppose BraI-de- gee. But in its last Sunday issue it practically admits that the renomina- tion of Senator Brandegee is assured and advises the nomination of strong state ticket.
 The Courant's position is taken to be an expression of the views of Sen ator McLeon. Mir. Roraback and oth- CTS. 1t may be said to be the view of the republican organization. But it should be stated that the Courant's s statements are not positively definite. If the development of the situation makes it necessary to take another position and to come out squarely in opposition to the renomination of Sem ator Brandegee 1t can do so without stultifying itself. The matter Is still uncertain. The republican organiza- tion wants to avoid a factional quarrel within it's own party. That is the main thing, and the leaders see that oppo- sition to Brandegee would cause a bit- ter quarrel. It would bring about an alignment that would make curious combination. It would bring Senator Bulkeiey and Senator Mclean together in support of Brandegee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
J. PAUL KAUFMAN
 GOING TO TRINITY Former Norwich Young Man and Son of Rev. and Mrs. M. s. Kaufman to Take Prof. Brenton's Glasses.

The instructor who will take charge of the classes in English and liter ature during the Trinity term at Trin- ity college. Hartford, beginning Feb ruary ', pending the appointment of professor to fill the chair made va cant by the resignation of Professor Canston Trenton, is J. Paul Kaufman, a graduate of Yale university of the class of 1909. Mir. Kaufman is at pres ent an instructor and graduate stu dent at Harvard university. He was for some years an instructor of Eng fish at Lafayette college and comes to Trinity highly recommended by Pro- lessor Bliss Perry, Professor W, R. Castle and others. MT. Kaufman was an exchange lecturer at the UniVer- sity of Bordeaux, France. He will probably be in Hartford next week.
 Mir. Kaufman is the son of Rev. and Mrs. M. s. Kaufman. formerly of this city and his wife Is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. o. E. Ryther. for- merIy of this city.
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The Shetucket company held it's an- nual meeting Thursday at the mill office, E. H. Baker, president, in the chair. Reports relative to the bus mess of the year were read and ap- proved. During the year new ma chinery for the mill has been installed and the mill buildings have been inn proved. The directors chosen were as follows: Edwin H. Baker of Green wich: William T. West, of RoseIle, N. J.; Joseph T. Foster, of New York; James l.. Case, Robert A. Smith, of Norwich. The board of directors elect ed these officers at a subsequent meet ing: President Edwin H. Baker; vice president, William T. West; secretary and treasurer, Maxton Holms; assist ant secretary and treasurer, Oscar w. Carpenter. President E. H. Baker ap- pointed Robert A. Smith head execu- tive officer with title of agent and general manager.
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OBITUARY.
. TNH&F [
 HRWFlYI
Eli TetreauIt.

Eli Tetreault died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Gladue, F South A street Friday morning about ' o'clock MT Tetreault was SS years of age and his death was due to his advanced years. For the past two months he had been unable to walk and had been confined to his bed for three weeks before his death. He was born in Granby, Canada Upon the death of his wife in Canada 15 years ago he came to Taftville to live with his daughter, Mrs. Gladue. since re- siding here. Two daughters, Mrs. Jo- seph Gladue, Taftville. and Mrs. Gideon Deshay of Brockton. Mass. survive him. There are also eight grandchildren. MT. Tetreault was a member of the Sacred Heart parish but did not belong to any fraternal organizations. He was well known to many Taftville people and his death is deeply mourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
FAMOUS TRAMP WILL
 GIVE UP WANDERINos.
A No. 1 Decides to Marry and Settle
 Down for Life.

A No. 1, the tramp whose fame has become country wide through his wanderings, and who visited Norwich last summer, leaving behind him the mark which is to be seen in nearly every city and village in the United States, is to become q benedict. The Rambler, as he Is sometimes called who in private life is Prof. Living stone, will on Wednesday, Feb. 8, mar ry Miss Marie Trohoiski of Erie, Pa
 A No. l, who is known from the Att 1antic to the Pacific, gave up his wan derings several weeks ago, settling down in Erie and announcing that he was to spend the remainder of his days there.
 A No. l has travelled since he was a boy and his mark, A No. 1, with ar arrow pointing in the direction ir where.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
ST. JosEPH's CLUB.
Many Attend Whist in Parish Hall
 Those Who Took Prizes.

The prize winners at the whist and social in Parish hall on Thursday eve ming given by St. Joseph's club are as follows: Ladies, first, Miss Anna Morin, S2.50 in gold; second, Mrs. Louis Paradis. vase; consolation, Mrs. M. Paradis. box of chocolates; gentlemen's first, Omer Teller, Jr, s250 in gold; second. Albert Rondeau, toilet set Father Bellerose furnished one of the sa.50 gold pieces and the other was furnished by St. Joseph s club. Poyerd Brothers provided the vase and Hector Belisle provided the gentieman's toilet set. Forty tables were played there being nearly 200 present. An excellently rendered vio- lin solo was given by Miss Marie Pratte, who was accompanied by Miss Blanche Fontaine. and vocal selections by a trio composed of Oner Tellier, Sr., Omer Tellier, Jr., and Dr. George Couture were heard. Miss Ethel Mar san rendered a violin solo accompanied by Miss Florida Marsan. Father Belle rose gave 8 very interesting account of his recent visit to Rome.
 Lost at Je~ett City.
 A pickup team of Taftvflle boys went to Jewett City Thursday evening and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
TAFTVILLE
| Boy of Twelve Takes Sister Into Wood Lot and Ties Her to Tree.

Dieudonne Chaput, aged about 12 years, took his hve-year-old sister into a wooded lot off Hunters avenue Thursday afternoon and tying her to a tree told her he intended to starve and also threatened to burn her. He to the tree. Several small boys who happened to be playing in that vicinity found the child soon afterwards and released her. The Chaput boy was severely punished. The boy attends the Sacred Heart school.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
TWO MEN HURT
 ON TERMINAL JOB. Carl Christiansen's Foot Crushed by Pile Driver-leonard Moeher Hurt.

The first accident in connection with the construction of the steamship ter minaI at East New London occurred Friday, when Carl Chr1stiansen of Main street, an employe of the T. A. Scott company, had his right foot crushed in 8 pile driver. He was taken to Memorial hospital, where three toes were amputated Christiansen's foot was caught beneath the descending hammer and badly mangled.
 Leonard Mosher, who is also an em- ploye of the Scott company, and is en- gagged in the test boring work for the new bridge to be built by the New Haven road, was also slightly injured Friday morning, receiving several bruises on the right leg. He was also taken to Memorial hospital for treat m6Ift
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sixty-three New Members.

Sixty three were admitted into membership at the Holy Name rally in St. Josephs church, Occum, held this week. This represents very large percentage of the men of the parish. St. Joseph's has had for some time past very fiourishing Junior society for both boys and girls. The pastor, Rev. F. R. DesSureault, is much Interested in the success Of the so- ciety. County Director Rev. E. M Hayes addressed the gathering, speak ing to the men in both French ano English
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were defeated by the Mighty Five bas- ketbal team by the score of 14 to lS- The lineups: Taftville: H. Jervls c, O'Brien If, Roy If. Greenwood rg, Mol leur Ig Mighty Five: H. LeClair c, A. LeClair rg. Maynard lg, Mcclure If. Haubt If.
 Floor baskets-For Taftville, O'Brien 1, Roy 4; for Mighty Five, A. LeClair 3, Maynard 1, McGuire ?. Fouls, Tor Taftville, O'Brien 3. Score (alnateur rules) TaftvilIe 13,, Mighty Five IA.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
NORWICH TOWN
Social Club Gives Dance-Jew1sr Farmers Find It Difficult to Get Poultry.

A dance was given Friday evening at Scotland Road hall under the aus pices of the Social club. In spite of the bad travelling there was good attendance. Music was furnished by Greenmans orchestra with Prof B. L. Tinkham of Hanover as prompter- Sandwiches and coffee were served by the slIpper committee. Old fashioned dances which included the square dances. to the number of twenty, were in order, money musk and the NIr- ginia reel were also called for.
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DIED.

this city, Jan 2s, 1914 17,1nersI from the parlors of Cummings & Ring Saturday afternoon, Jan --, at 1 O'Clock Burial in west Plains cemetery.
 ,rx,rREATuT-Tn Taftville, Jan. 30 19i4. Eli Tetreault, aged SS years. Funeral from the home of his daug Mrs Joseph Gladue. 12 South A street. Monday morning at $50 o'clock Requiem mass in Sacred Heart church at o'clock EANNING-In Hartford. January 50, Judge George Tanning. aged f6 wears, a native of Ledyard-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
Annual Meeting of the Good Will Bible Class-Changes Made in Officers.

The Good Will Bible class of the Greeneville Congregational church held their annual meeting in the Sun day school room Friday evening, at which they elected officers to serve the ensuing year and did other important business. The meeting was opened by prayer by William Grove, and c. E. Grover followed with the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved and accepted.
 The reports of the secretary and treasurer, c. E. Grover, were also read and accepted. The reports of the fol- lowing committees which were read were also accepted: Devotional com mittee, entertainment committee, mem- bership committee and visitation com mittee.
 The election of officers then took place. resulting as follows: Teacher, c. B. Grover; president, Hugh Finlayson; vice president, William McNally; sec retary and treasurer, c. E. Grover; as- sistant secretary and treasurer, Will liam Semple. The chairmen of the committees are as follows: Member ship committee, John McNeeIy; recep- ton committee, William Fleming; de- votional committee, William Metzger; entertainment committee, Alexander Ferguson; visitation committee, James Ringland. MT. RingIand, who was president of the class the past year will appoint two other ex-presidents tC assist him.
 The installation of the officers then took place. c. E. Grover acting as in- stalling officer. assisted by Paul Zahn who acted as marshal. After the serv- ing of the refreshments came the good of the order
 The following social programme was then excellently rendered: Address, by William Grove; vocal selection, by A Ferguson; monologue, by David Dan- iels; vocal selection, Fred Powers; pi- ano solo, Milton Osborne; recitation, c B. Grover; vocal selection. A. Fergu- son; original recitation, William Elem ing; vocal selection. A. Ferguson The evening proved an enjoyable one fol the large number of members present
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DAyI@In Springfield. Mass.,- Jan; 21, 1914 a daughter to MT and Mrs Nl47 bur Davis (EHzabeth Hoxie of O-d Mystic, Conn.)- xyoOOxVORTH-In East Wilmington, ian 26, 1914, a daughter to MT. and Mrs Frank Woodworth. CORCORAN-In Dayville. Jan 27, 1914, dsnGhfer to MT. and Mrs. James
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
In Elka, Pool Tourney.

Games in the Ellxs' pool tournament played this week resulted as follows: James Moore 90. vs. George Ballou s2; w. Nicholson no vs. George Ballou sserS sn1lixzn a0-sssa fz Gandfallezg:
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Ladies' auxiliary. No. IS, A, 0. H., will attend the 7.30 o'clock mass at St. Mary's church, Sunday, St. Brid- gets day, and will receive communion. St. Bridget is the patroness of the auxiliary.
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William Henderson of the Greene vile fire department was among those present at the Firemens ball in Jew cit City, Friday evening.
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MARRIED.

LER-BULIOCK-In Warren, R. l., Jan. 26, 1914. by Rev. John McVey' Asa M. Miller of Providence. former lv of Fitchville Conn. and Mrs. Eva B. Bullock of Warren.
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OLD LYME GAINS
 $2e,so6 IN GRAND LIST
Total Is s7ss, s,1a2-Property on Exempt
 List Is $55, ,960.

The tax books. which have just been completed by the assessors of Old Lyme show an increase for that town this year of s2s.906 over last year: Following is the summary:
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291 Main St., Norwich, Ct.

street and Miss Louise German .oe the Canterbury turnpike were in Jew ett City Friday where in the evening they attended the fremen.s ball.
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Paul Latham. a student at the State Agricultural college at Amherst, Mass is at his home on Reservoir road for the week end
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Special reference to Christian En- deavor day will be made at the Sun day morning service of the First Con gregational church. which will be of particular interest to all members oe the local society.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31

A year ago today (Saturday) the Thermometer registered 54 degrees above zero. Yesterday the mercury stood at 60 degrees above at noon-
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Howard Spalding and William Kra- mer attended the Firemen's ball at Jewett City Friday evening.
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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.

General Average for the Town for January Was .937.
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Unclaimed Letters.

The unclaimed letters at the Taft vile post office for the week ending Jan 3l are as follows: Alberic Lus- sier, Mrs. E. LeClair. care Pete Laoar'
 Rev. J. H. Suspicion. formerly pastor of the Sacred Heart church, Taftville
 arrived in New Canaan on "Wednesday and has taken up his new pastorate
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Allison c. Rogers, a student at the Boston school of Technology came to his home on Washington street Thurs- day, leaving Friday to spend the mid wear vacation with classmate, Syd- ney Dodd, of East Orange, N. J.
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THE WEATHER.
Today's Weather Forecast.

Today's Weather Forecast. For Southern New England: Snow or rain and colder Saturday or Satur- day night with increasing north and northeast winds. Sunday probably fair
 Predictions from the New York Her. ald: On Saturday it will be overcast and decidedly colder. with rain or snow and brisk northerly to westerly winds, increasing on the coasts fol- lowed by clearing conditions. The outlook for Sunday is clear and much colder.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Ther Bar. a. m. ..........--...--... 39 30.50 lz m. -~-. fz SU.oU 6 p. m. ...............4 A 30.SS Highest 4, lowest 36.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Local rains. Fridays weather: Fair, warm northwest winds.
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Mrs Joseph Miner of Montville Is visiting her brother and sister-in-law, MT and Mrs. E. c. Gay of Town street
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Notes.

T. c. Coughlin who was operated on at the Backus hospital Wednesday is improving.
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Rev. M. R. French and choir. of the First Methodist church. will be at the SheItering Arms service Sunday af- ternOOn
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Men with a team are working on the new stretch of state road on the Scot land road to clear rubbish from the ditches and culverts. The culverts have just been built and have become soaked by the heavy rains of the past week.